A dinosaur park with a monster problem is giving away a huge model brontosaurus to anyone willing to carry it off.

Dinosaur park to give away model brontosaurus


Tamanna Bhatia, who is entering Bollywood with forthcoming movie Himmatwala, has got a couple of wedding proposals.


Actor-turned-agent Richard Clayton, who repped James Dean, died Sept. 29 in Los Angeles from congestive heart failure.


The Venezuelan bolivar weakened Tuesday to its lowest level in seven months as a halt in sales of dollar-denominated bond by the central bank continued to rattle traders.

Venezuela's bolivar weakens to lowest level in seven months


Heavy rains are taking their toll on peopleā??s sump pumps.


3 Doors Down has confirmed its first tour dates of 2009, according to Tunelab Music.

3 Doors Down confirms first dates of 2009


South African President Jacob Zuma on Friday urged donors to give more development aid to Zimbabwe to help the unity government revive an economy shattered by years of hyper-inflation.


THE INDUSTRY needs to pull together protect consumer location data privacy, the head of strategic liaison from the Information Commissioner's Office Jonathan Bamford said at a conference today.

The INDUSTRY needs to pull together to protect location privacy


Sen. Mark Warner introduced a Senate version of a transparency bill on Thursday that would create a single electronic platform to track all federal spending.

Warner introduces Senate version of transparency bill


Unemployment benefit extension checks could become available in July of 2010 for some states.


Australia's first full-time Sprint Cup driver Marcos Ambrose is featured in the latest NASCAR television commercial.

Ambrose featured in latest NASCAR television commercial ...


The Awoamefia dispute of the Anlos took a nasty turn when one Cornelius Ackumey, who belongs to the Agbeve lineage of Col. Togobo opposed to the alleged imposter Patrick Agboba and has been active in carrying out errands for the Agbeve lineage, was attacked with acid in Tema in late October.


IT and communications solutions provider Fujitsu on Tuesday, which launched the premium ultra-portable laptops, said it is aiming to capture a position among the top 10 PC players in the Indian market in next 1-2 years.


Star Cruises, the world's third-largest cruise line and the leading Asia-Pacific cruise line, has threatened to quit Taiwan after being barred from launching a cruise service between Taiwan and China, a press report said on Sunday, dpa reported.


Noel Gallagher ``partied hard,'' running up a £7,000 bar bill to celebrate the success of his first solo shows.


On November16, 2010, FutureFuel Corp. filed a Form8K with the Securities and Exchange Commission declaring a special cash dividend of $0.20 per share.


My dad sent me more photos about his art show and he was also interviewed for a channel 12 news spot in Jacksonville, Florida.


Lahore High Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Wednesday said the era of monarchs is over.


State-run Coal India has missed its production target for the April-June quarter of the current financial year, achieving an output of just 96.3 million tonnes of coal.


The new iPhone 4S went on sale in stores in Montreal and across the globe on Friday, prompting thousands to queue around city blocks to snap up the final gadget unveiled during Steve Jobs' life.


Kenyan troops and tanks have crossed the border into war-torn Somalia to attack Islamist al-Shabab rebels accused of kidnapping foreigners, who in turn have warned Kenya its soldiers face the ``pain of bullets''.

Kenyan troops in Somalia to attack rebels


Canada continues to slip further down the learning curve and is falling behind the international competition in many stages of education and learning, says a new report released by the Canadian Council on Learning.


The Bills are likely not to receive any compensatory picks at next week's owner's meetings.

Bills likely not to receive any compensatory picks


Wheelchair curling Team USA clinched a semifinal birth with a win over Team Japan at the 2010 Paralympic Games.

Team USA clinches semifinal birth at 2010 Paralympic games


Denver Broncos Kyle Orton and Knowshon Moreno will both be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.

Kyle Orton, Knowshon Moreno are questionable for Sunday


Interior designer Nate Berkus and boyfriend Jeremiah Brent are engaged, according to UsWeekly.


Ricky Gervais has confirmed a report that he's worth a whopping $80 million.

Ricky Gervais confirms he's worth $80 million


SOCAR plans to export 40 percent of Azerbaijani oil products in 2011, a high-ranking representative at SOCAR said.

SOCAR to export 40 percent of oil products in 2011


Many more Bholakpurs could be waiting to happen this summer with more water samples collected from across the city in March testing positive for contamination.


Witten suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee in the Cowboys' 27-13 victory.


Two sisters on Thursday committed suicide as their parents did not allow them to get higher education.According to hospital sources, Saima and Riffat - students of FA and BA classes- of Qasba Goudar Muzaffargarh wanted to get higher education but their parents did not allow them.


Senior Chinese and Lithuanian military officials pledged to strengthen bilateral military ties on Wednesday.

China and Lithuania pledge to strengthen...


TOM Cruise and Katie Holmes always try to learn from their mistakes and consult each other on how to correct their errors.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes try to learn from their mistakes


The Red Sox, who lost the series opener 5-2 on Tuesday night, extended their AL East lead over the Yankees to 11/2 games and improved to 11-3 this season against their division rivals.


Southern Adventist University is seeking an $8 million bond issue for a nursing education building, physical educational facility and Phase III of the Southern Village student housing project.

Southern Adventist University seeks $8 million bond issue


The Lenny Kravitz concerts set for Mile One Centre in St. John's Nov. 16 and 17 have been cancelled.

Lenny Kravitz concerts at Mile One Centre cancelled


Bangalore, Sep 16 Leading infrastructure solutions provider EMC Corporation unveiled its second global command centre along with critical incident response centre at its India centre of excellence in Bangalore, the company said Thursday.

EMC Corporation unveils second global command centre in India


Car maker PSA Peugeot Citroen said Wednesday it swung to a first-half net profit of 680 million euros from a loss of 962 million euros in the same period a year ago.


Australian employment beat expectations with a small rise in May while the jobless rate surprised by ticking down to 5.5 percent, a resilient result that lengthened the odds on a cut in interest rates next month.

Australian employment beats expectations in May


The farm murders in South Africa declined during the World Cup according to information we have.


It's been a big deal going on for quite some time now and all of it may finally be coming to an end as New Orleans Saints' running back Reggie Bush will be forfeiting his 2005 Heisman Trophy.


A ``mysterious explosion'' killed on Friday a Palestinian teenager in the Gaza Strip, Maan News Agency quoted medics and Hamas' armed wing as saying.

``Mysterious explosion'' kills Palestinian teenager in Gaza


``The Gagan project is currently undergoing the final operation phase since June last year and is scheduled to be completed by June 2013,'' an official from the Airports Authority of India said.

Gagan is undergoing final operation phase:


Anton Volchenkov gets a stick to his face late in 2nd while blocking a shot


Austria says Iran should take the initiative to clarify the nature of its nuclear program, warning the country against playing for time.


Unless you were sleeping under a rock all night last night, the big news in the entertainment world was the announcement of the winner of American Idol Season 12, but just in case you missed it find out who won American Idol 2013 last night right here!


British comedian Ricky Gervais has blasted Twitter as fun for teenagers but ``undignified'' for adults - and questioned the motives of celebrities who use the micro-blogging platform.


FRESNO, Calif. The case against a former Fresno auto dealer charged with stealing from customers has been pushed back until March.

Case against former Fresno auto dealer pushed back


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev blocked Facebook page for Georgian bloggers.


New Zealand food prices rose in August, led by an increase in fruit and vegetables and non-alcoholic beverages.

NZ food prices rise in August, led by fruit and vegetables


Personal mushroom harvest permits are available at all Gallatin National Forest ranger district offices, and commercial permits can be purchased at the Big Timber District Office.


Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Wariner and world champion Tyson Gay will run at the adidas Grand Prix in New York in June.


A judge has barred a Pennsylvania woman from contacting Michael Jordan, his family or his representatives.

Judge bars Pennsylvania woman from contact with Michael Jordan


Authorities say a new bride arrested in Michigan on a 3-year-old warrant and briefly jailed wearing her wedding dress was picked up again after missing her day in court.

Bride arrested again after missing court


Bnei Baruch, an organization dedicated to sharing the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah with people around the globe, is expanding globally.

Bnei Baruch organization expands globally


Stone Temple Pilots will be performing live at the State Theater at Playhouse Square in Cleveland , Ohio on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 pm.

Stone Temple Pilots to perform live at the State Theater at


Officials in China are planning to ban shark fin soup from all future state dinners, a sign that the countries tastes for the expensive delicacy are waning.

China plans ban on shark fin soup during state dinners


Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia says it will launch flights to Abu Dhabi in November, marking its first foray into the Middle East region.

Malaysia's AirAsia to launch flights to Abu Dhabi in November


Valero Energy Corp agreed on Monday to buy three more ethanol plants that will boost its ethanol production capacity to 1.1 billion gallons per year.

Valero agrees to buy three ethanol plants


Business Correspondent PAVING specialist Marshalls said today that revenues were up despite poor weather hitting sales at the end of 2010.

Marshalls' revenues up despite poor weather hitting sales


Iran has put more moderates on trial in connection with the unrest that erupted after the disputed June 12th presidential election, according to Iranian media reports.


Celebrity Big Brother star Stephen Baldwin said he regrets the Miley Cyrus tattoo he had done.

Stephen Baldwin regrets Miley Cyrus tattoo


Skem pulled off an outrageous Houdini act at Liverpool on Saturday to steal the game from right under the noses of their illustrious hosts.


A former Jackson crematory operator pleaded guilty to embezzlement charges in Rankin County on Monday.

Former crematory operator pleads guilty in Rankin Co.


Tata Coffee has target of Rs 850, says Mitesh Thacker, Technical Analyst, miteshthacker.com.


More than 200 bodies have been found at a new site in north-east Japan, where an earthquake and tsunami caused massive destruction, police said Sunday.


Nora Ephron, one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood as the creative force behind such blockbusters as You've Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally, died on Tuesday at age 71.

Nora Ephron, writer-director of Sleepless in Seattle, dies at age 71


To overcome water problems, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has decided to sink 392 new power borewells at a cost of Rs 11.79 crore.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal corporation to sink 392 new borewells


The Lake Charles police officer involved in Monday's fatal crash is identified as Officer David Bray.

Police Officer involved in fatal crash identified


Russia, USA and the EU may guarantee no use of force between Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said, ITAR-TASS reports.

Russia, USA, EU guarantee no use of force between Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia


The Kansas National Guard will announce today which armories will close by June of next year due to budget cuts.

Kansas National Guard to announce armories closing


The new CLS sealing system for NUTEC stages offers superior protection in applications with contaminated environments, an advancement that translates into a motion platform with greater long-term reliability, greater efficiencies and lower cost of ownership.


The Canadian dollar traded within one cent of parity with the greenback before tomorrow's Bank of Canada meeting as stocks fell and government bond yields slid to record lows on concern Europe's debt crisis is worsening.

Canada's dollar trades within cent of parity before Bank of Canada meeting


Roger Federer, who won the title four times in five attempts between 2003 and 2007, had not lost to Davydenko in 12 previous meetings.


BC-SLA-Olson, 2nd Ld-Writethru,0286 Olson not allowed to do interviews, husband says Eds:


Brazil is to launch a 10-million-dollar international campaign promoting the use of biofuel from sugarcane as a way of boosting its huge industry in the sector, officials said Monday.

Brazil launches campaign promoting biofuel from sugarcane


An ammonia gas leak at a pharmaceutical factory sickened more than 100 people today in northern China, state media reported.


Godzilla is coming ashore in Nanaimo, but instead of laying waste to the city, he'll be boosting the local economy.


Hong Kong stocks have closed flat as a surprise interest rate cut by China dealt a blow to Chinese bank shares and investors remained cautious ahead of US jobs data due later in the day.


The eye disease age-related macular degeneration has declined in the last 15 years, US researchers say.

Age-related macular degeneration declining


Georgian wine exports increased an annual 40 percent through September to 10.1 million bottles, according to the Agriculture Ministry.

Georgian wine exports increased annual 40 percent


Industrial production fell for the fifth straight month in March, the government said Wednesday, as companies cut output in order to clear stockpiles of goods.

Industrial production falls for fifth month


A Moorpark street vendor was robbed of his money Monday night after three male suspects in a car pulled up alongside him, pointed a rifle and demanded his money.


Mila Kunis attended a Marine Corps Ball with Sgt. Scott Moore on Friday, following through on a commitment she made in July when Moore asked her out via YouTube.


London, May 20 Excessive cola consumption causes muscular weakness, fatigue and loss of appetite, a latest research has revealed.


The controversial Hadron Collider is to be turned into a water slide it has emerged today.

Hadron Collider to be turned into water slide


The new Akhilesh Yadav-led Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday transferred 109 provincial civil service officials and posted new ones in many important places.


Angelina Jolie has revealed she recently had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she has a ``faulty'' gene that gave her an 87 percent risk of developing breast cancer.

Angelina Jolie reveals preventive double mastectomy


Fourth Quarter 2007 Prudential Douglas Elliman Manhattan Market Overview reveals that the overall Manhattan real estate market continued to see gains in most market indicators, consistent with the prior three quarters including increased price levels, increased number of sales and a decline in inventory as compared to the same period in 2006, despite weakness in other US metropolitan markets.


Scientists said this week they have made progress in their pursuit of the elusive God particle, which is believed to hold clues pertaining to the origin of the universe.

Scientists made progress in pursuit of elusive 'God particle'


Prosecutors said Wednesday they won't criminally charge a Seattle police officer who shot and killed a knife-wielding, homeless woodcarver during a brief encounter on a street corner in a case that has prompted angry protests and calls for increased scrutiny of police tactics.

No charges for Seattle officer who shot woodcarver


German drunken thrashers Tankard posted a new lyric video for the title track from the forthcoming 30th Anniversary album ``A Girl Called Cervesa.''

Tankard posts lyric video for ``a Girl Called Cervesa''


The US Senate on Thursday approved a sanction bill against Iranian regime, barring companies selling fuel to Iranian regime from obtaining US government bids.

US Senate approves sanctions against Iranian regime


Scout Willis has completed two days of community service after she was arrested on suspicion of underage drinking.

Scout Willis completes community service


French ice dancers Nathalie Pechalat and Fabian Bourzat may miss the world figure skating championships in their home country after Pechalat suffered a broken nose.

French ice dancers Pechalat and Bourzat may miss world championships


As stock markets around the world plunge, private investors choosing to escape can secure very attractive returns at extremely low risk via Zopa lending.

Investors can secure attractive returns via Zopa lending


A memorial was held on Wednesday afternoon for a K-9 killed in the line of duty in Ector County.

Memorial held for K-9 killed in the line of duty


In a bid to muster people's support ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections scheduled to be held early next year, Samajwadi Party would take out a rath yatra across the state from September 12 with the message to root out the ruling BSP government.


Pedestrian struck and killed by bus at Mohegan Sun Connecticut State Police say a pedestrian has been struck and killed by a bus at the Mohegan Sun Casino.


Pop princess Britney Spears shows off her engagement ring - and crosses her fingers at the same time.


Marcos Ambrose will drive for Michael Shank Racing, the defending Rolex 24 at Daytona champion team.

Marcus Ambrose will drive for Michael Shank Racing at Rolex 24


Six Flags Magic Mountain will add a new 40-story thrill ride in spring 2012 themed to DC Comics villain Lex Luthor that will rank as the world's tallest and fastest drop tower.

Six Flags Magic Mountain adding new thrill ride for 2012


Dozens of Egyptian protesters gathered in central Cairo on Wednesday, a day after unprecedented demonstrations that called for an end to President Hosni Mubarak's 30 years in office, a security source said.

Egyptian protesters gather in central Cairo


The Houston Rockets signed rookie guard Jermaine Taylor to a multiyear contract on Wednesday.


Amid hectic political activities, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will seek a confidence vote tomorrow at a special session of Bihar Assembly to prove his majority after JD parted ways with ally BJP.

Nitish Kumar to seek confidence vote tomorrow


Researchers who looked at the consumption of sugary beverages and fluoridated water said that soft drinks could be hard on teeth and can cause dental decay.


Global consumer confidence is stabilizing after falling for 18 months, providing a glimmer of hope for a shattered world economy in which three quarters of households cut spending, a survey showed on Tuesday.


Riccardo Ricco', the cyclist from Emilia, is recovering in a Modena hospital after falling ill from a self-administered blood transfusion, report administrators from the New Estense Saint Augustine Hospital (Nuovo Ospedale S.

Cyclist riccardo Ricco' recovering from blood transfusion


Fugitive gunman Raoul Moat left a message before he died saying he wanted to ``kill as many police officers'' as possible, his inquest is told.

'I want to kill as many police as I can' - Raoul Moat


LOS ANGELES -- ``The Bold and the Beautiful'' won drama series honours at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday, the CBS soap opera's first such victory in 22 years on the air.

'The Bold and the Beautiful' wins drama series honours at Daytime Emmys


Alex Ferguson will retire as Manchester United manager at the end of the season, with David Moyes in line to take up the daunting task of following him at Old Trafford.

Alex Ferguson retires as Manchester United manager


Lansing Police are searching for a suspect after an attempted robbery.

Police search for suspect in attempted robbery


Taylor Swift and Harry Styles break up and Taylor Swift is already in the process of writing her new album.


New York, March 9 Singer Pete Wentz, who recently separated from wife Ashlee Simpson, wants joint custody of their two-year-old son.


The Rev. Jesse Jackson backs the ousted Ohio state school board member from Cleveland Heights.

Jesse Jackson backs ousted Ohio school board member


Arkansas says star quarterback Ryan Mallett suffered a concussion during the Razorbacks' loss at Auburn.

Arkansas says Mallett suffered concussion


An elderly Jessamine County man returned home from church to find his home on fire.

Man returns from church to find home on fire


Hamas says Obama visit a 'trap' Updated: 04:30, Saturday March 9, 2013 The Hamas prime minister says an upcoming regional visit by US President Barack Obama is a 'trap' aimed at undermining Palestinian reconciliation.


Lambing is a very precise science at the West Wales farm preparing to host NSA Welsh Sheep 2013 this Spring, with every lamb due in March already scanned, recorded, and counted.


AN INDIAN environmentalist and civil rights activist who campaigned against illegal mining has been shot dead by unknown assailants in the western city of Ahmedabad, police said on Wednesday.


News1130 has been voted best AM radio station in the Westender's annual Best of Vancouver poll.


Students from Jefferson and Roosevelt elementary schools helped residents of Hospitality Nursing and Rehabilitation Center kick off National Nursing Home Week Monday.

Students help kick off National Nursing Home Week


The weekend's international matches has left Spanish giants Sevilla with a massive injury crisis.

International matches leave Sevilla with injury crisis


Surveillance video of a Texas egg plant raised health concerns for the popular food item, Humane Society officials said Wednesday.

Video from Texas egg plant raises concerns


EU summit opens amid austerity protest Updated: 08:11, Friday March 15, 2013 European Union leaders have opened a summit targeted by thousands of anti-austerity protesters, talking about how to loosen government spending to bring down record unemployment, especially among youths.


A US student who won a fight to take his boyfriend to prom has been kicked out of his home by his parents.

Student who fought to take boyfriend to prom kicked out by parents


The Jammu and Kashmir police is all set to get non-lethal weapons and ammunitions to deal with the mob during violent protests in the state in order to ensure zero causality and less injury to both sides.

Jammu and Kashmir police to get non-lethal weapons to deal with mob


A Junction City police officer is retiring from the force after 24 years, the police department said Tuesday.

Junction City officer retires from the force


The US and Russia today agreed a nuclear disarmament road map that would see them cut their arsenals by up to a third, in a preliminary agreement signed by Barack Obama during his Russia trip.

US and Russia agree nuclear disarmament road map


Phlexglobal, the specialist provider of Trial Master File and electronic Trial Master File expertise, solutions and services for the life sciences industry, has announced a partnership with the data archiving specialist, Arkivum.

Phlexglobal announces partnership with Arkivum


Windows 7, Microsoft's new operating system, has gone on sale early in the UK at slashed prices.


At Sports Media Network we are constantly asked by players, how do I pick an online poker room to play at?

How do I pick an online poker room to play at?


Searchers have found the body of a missing central Illinois canoeist wedged under a log in the Sangamon River west of Decatur.


A 49-year-old security guard was crushed to death by a truck after its driver - allegedly under the influence of alcohol - reportedly rammed his vehicle in the main gate of Panchmahal Awas, a residential colony in the Patparganj area in east Delhi.


A Grand Rapids man escaped a windsurfing mishap Tuesday, July 1 with only a few minor scrapes.

Grand Rapids man escapes windsurfing mishap


GEORGE Jones, the peerless, hard-living country singer who recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaking classic He Stopped Loving Her Today, has died.


He released his 11th Mandarin album on Nov. 11th and 2011 marks his 11th year in show biz.


Terremark Worldwide, Inc., a leading global provider of managed IT infrastructure services, today announced that it will be hosting the 2010 Terremark Analyst Day on Friday, February 26, 2010 from 10 am to 3:30 pm ET at the Network Access Point of the Americas in Miami.

Terremark to host 2010 Analyst Day on February 26


The union representing 176 Garden State Parkway toll collectors says it has offered significant concessions to save money and jobs.

Union for Garden State Parkway toll collectors offers concessions


Former coach Bill Stewart died of an apparent heart attack Monday afternoon, WVU officials confirmed.


German factory orders rose less than expected in November, underling the view that the Eurozone economic recovery would be bumpy.

German factory orders rise less than expected in November


South Korea designated three new free economic zones Friday as part of its efforts to attract more foreign investment and fuel economic growth.

South Korea designates three new free economic zones


Leigh regained top spot in the Co-operative Championship with a 40-16 victory over third-placed Batley at Mount Pleasant.


Troopers said a FedEx semi truck caught fire on the Turnpike in Lake County Sunday morning.

FedEx semi truck catches fire on Turnpike in Lake County


A Swedish woman in her fifties died recently of the rare brain-debilitating disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob but there is probably no link to mad cow disease, her doctor told Swedish radio Tuesday.

Swedish woman dies of Creutzfeldt-Jakob, CJD


A school administrator charged with second-degree sexual assault was arraigned Thursday in Providence District Court.

School administrator charged with sexual assault


The Sensex rose 226 points to 18,438 and the Nifty advanced 59 points to 5,518.


Less than 24 hours after winning the longest tennis match in history, John Isner lost his second round match at Wimbledon in just 75 minutes.


Apple has announced that it will hold is Q2 2013 financial results earnings call on Tuesday, April 23rd.

Apple to announce Q2 2013 financial results on April 23rd


A 74-year-old Castlederg pensioner has successfully completed his 32nd successive Dublin marathon just weeks after receiving radiotherapy.


The Salvation Army of Broward County is raffling off a diamond engagement ring that was dropped off by an anonymous donor in December.


US media and entertainment giant Time Warner Inc reported a 14-per cent drop in quarterly net profit on Wednesday on weak ad sales and disappointing results at troubled internet unit AOL.

Time Warner profit down on weak ad sales


Mark Teixeira hit his first spring training home run for the Yankees, a solo shot off Twins closer Joe Nathan in a 4-2 victory on Friday.

Mark Teixeira hits first home run for Yankees


Rumours are abuzz that former first daughter Chelsea Clinton is planning to get married in Martha's Vineyard this summer.

Chelsea Clinton 'getting married this summer'


São Paulo midfielder Casemiro has joined Real Madrid on loan until the end of the season with a move to a permanent deal should he impress at the Bernabau.


A 27-year-old Ogema man was arrested Sunday, after allegedly assaulting a 36-year-old White Earth man with a baseball bat.

Ogema man arrested for assault with baseball bat


Scientists from around the world gather in Taupo today to explore the potential for geothermal energy.


Technical Analyst, Rajat K Bose is of the view that sugar stocks are still looking weak.


Kaspersky sent out a buggy signature update Monday night that largely paralysed countless computers running XP.

Kaspersky update paralyses computers with XP


Phoenix voters are waiting longer to turn in their early ballots for this year's election than they did in the last mayoral election four years ago.

Phoenix voters waiting to turn in early ballots


EU leaders strike deal on 2014-20 budget Updated: 07:25, Saturday February 9, 2013 European Union leaders have reached an agreement on the bloc's 2014-20 budget, EU President Herman Van Rompuy announced on Twitter.


In Cumberland, the Allegany County Conservative Tea Party Caucus held a rally Monday afternoon with the organization president Ed Taylor says that the main goals are to combat the overblown size of government, and high taxation, by getting the country back to constitutional principles...

Allegany County Conservative Tea Party Caucus holds rally


All legal proceedings at the Thane sessions court were stalled on Saturday after lawyers practising there decided not to participate in the legal proceedings.


Kuwait-based Agility, the Middle East's largest storage and logistics company, has announced that it has won a one-year, $36m warehouse and distribution contract with the US military in Kuwait, reported Bloomberg.

Agility wins $36m contract from US military


The real winner of the 2009 elections is the public official and candidate who has championed the core insurgency driving the election.


Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua, long plagued by poor health, has died at the age of 58, his spokesman says.


Yahoo Inc. chairman Fred Amoroso is resigning effective immediately, the struggling Internet company announced on Thursday.


News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch said on Thursday that the future of newspapers is digital, but it may be ten to 15 years before readers go fully electronic.


Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Flagbearer of New Patriotic Party has urged the youth to vote for him during Election 2008.

Nana Akufo-Addo urges the youth to vote for him


TORI Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott are planning to renew their wedding vows, according to Us Weekly.

Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott planning to renew their wedding vows!


Singaporean operator StarHub and its partner Huawei have commenced the upgrade of its mobile broadband network to HSPA+, following a successful live demonstration of its capability to deliver 21 Mbps on the downlink.

StarHub upgrades mobile broadband network to HSPA+


New Zealand will stick with the same team that drew the first test against England and are likely to ask the tourists to bat in the second test if they win the toss, captain Brendon McCullum said on Wednesday.

New Zealand will stick with the same team that drew the first test against England.


US President-elect Barack Obama will hold his third news conference in as many days on Wednesday, an aide said.

Obama to hold another news conference Wednesday


The issue of whether or not Malawi should sell the presidential jet is a straight forward one.

Should Malawi sell the presidential jet?


Election campaigning is winding down in Barbados ahead of Tuesday's vote in what is being described as the mother of all elections.


In Sunday s cabinet meeting Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu singled out Iran and Venezuela for high levels of anti-Semitism.

Netanyahu singles out Iran, Venezuela for anti-Semitism


The inaugural Doha Tribeca Film Festival announced Tuesday that it will open with a special screening of director Mira Nair's ``Amelia,'' a thrilling account of legendary aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart starring two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank and Golden Globe winner Richard Gere.

Doha Tribeca film Festival to open with 'Amelia'


Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her US Open tirade and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another ``major offense'' at any Grand Slam in the next two years, Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock told The Associated Press on Monday.

Williams fined record $82,500 for US Open tirade


The Security Council yesterday tightened UN sanctions on Iran for refusing to halt nuclear fuel work as six major powers offered to resume talks with the Islamic Republic to end the standoff.

Security Council tightens sanctions on Iran


Pontiac Mayor Scott McCoy announced today he will not run for a second term in the spring, citing stress on his business and dissatisfaction over how others have handled the fight to save Pontiac prison.

Pontiac Mayor Scott McCoy not running for second term


Former CIA director and retired military general David Petraeus has joined private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. as chairman of a group that will ``study macroeconomic trends and government policies to assess their implications on the firm's investments.''

David Petraeus joins private equity firm KKR


Woosh has closed its two-person Wellington store and is left with an on-the-ground presence only in Auckland and Invercargill.


Justin Timberlake has collaborated with American designer Tom Ford to create a men's fashion line that resembles the ``Sexy Back'' singer's various looks in ``The 20/20 Experience.''

Justin Timberlake collaborates with Tom Ford to create men's fashion line


TNT Post, one of the UK's largest private postal operators, has announced a number of contract wins and renewals, confirming its position as the main challenger to Royal Mail.

TNT Post announces contract wins and renewals


Investcorp, a global provider and manager of alternative investment products, today confirmed that it has agreed the sale of Armacell to Charterhouse for more than EUR500m.

Investcorp agrees the sale of Armacell to Charterhouse for more than EUR500m


State Sen. Steven Panagiotakos, the longest serving state Senator in the history of Lowell, will not seek re-election this fall, ending an 18-year political career in the Legislature that saw him become a driving force in state politics and his city's redevelopment.


Alberto Contador is free to defend his Tour de France title, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport decided Tuesday to hear his doping case after the race ends.

Contador will defend Tour de France title


Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries has launched a series of four Metalux fluorescent retrofit kits, the Metalux Commercial, Archos, Cruze and OpticaHP, modeled to meet and excel present day's energy guidelines and needs, at the same time bettering light quality.

Cooper Lighting launches four Metalux fluorescent retrofit kits


X Factor stars One Direction are set to perform on the Olympics closing ceremony, it has been claimed.

X Factor's One Direction set to perform at Olympics


LEIGHTON police are warning people to be on their guard in case a bogus courier claiming to work on behalf of mail order companies comes calling.


A former JetBlue flight attendant accused of sliding down an emergency exit chute is working on a plea deal.

Former JetBlue flight attendant works on plea deal


Connecticut has become the 17th US state to abolish the death penalty, but the repeal will not affect 11 people still on death row.


Firstly, Turner refused to answer questions about transfers and team selections during Danny Wilson's reign.


Vitaly Petrov admits he is finally starting to feel at home in Formula One following a difficult rookie season.


David Archuleta posted a new video blog where he talks about kids and tells his fans to volunteer in the near future with children if they can.


Vonage Holdings Corp., a leading provider of communication services connecting people through cloud-connected devices worldwide, today announced that it has been granted four new patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Vonage granted four new patents by US patent and trademark Office


Actress Lindsay Lohan was released from jail early today after serving 13 days of a 90-day sentence for violating her probation on a 2007 drunk-driving charge, media reported.

Lindsay Lohan released from us jail after 13 days


A former Roman Catholic priest was sentenced to 63 months in prison Thursday for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from two rural Virginia parishes.


Argentine farmers have called off a 16-day strike in order to negotiate with the Government, ending a protest that has paralysed the country's key grains exports and emptied butchers counters.

Argentine farmers call off strike to negotiate


Barnes & Noble says its fiscal third-quarter net income fell as both physical and digital books rose, and the company continues to invest it its Nook e-book readers.


ERA says 3 Deeps on schedule and budget Updated: 16:27, Wednesday April 10, 2013 Australia's largest uranium producer Energy Resources of Australia says construction of its Ranger 3 Deeps project has begun and remains on schedule and within budget.


Bubbly actress/singer Kristin Chenoweth wants Ray star Kerry Washington to play her lesbian lover in a new Dusty Springfield biopic.

Kristin Chenoweth wants Kerry Washington to play lesbian lover


Anji Dasol Solar Energy, a solar panel manufacturer based in China, has been excluded from recent anti-dumping and countervailing PV investigations because Dasol uses silicon cells imported from Germany and Norway.

Dasol solar excluded from recent anti-dumping and countervailing PV investigations


Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez believes that the team can still improve, despite their 8-0 hammering of Aston Villa on Sunday.

Rafael Benitez: 'chelsea can still improve'


OBSR has withdrawn its 'A' rating from the New Star Global Financials fund following the departure of its manager.

Obsr withdraws 'a' rating from New Star fund


The Dewan Rakyat was adjourned sine die yesterday after sitting for 20 days from March 7, during which it had passed seven bills.


A lorry ran off the road at Ethuwa place at Wariyapola on the Kurunegala Puttalam road killed a man traveling in rear of the lorry.


Local students earned degrees from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo during spring 2011 commencement ceremonies.


Team GB manager Stuart Pearce believes that Ryan Giggs has been ``fantastic'' so far as captain of the squad.

Stuart Pearce: 'Ryan Giggs has been fantastic as captain'


RIHANNA is set to be honoured with a national holiday in her home country of Barbados.


Nestle USA today voluntarily recalled dozens of Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products after a number of illnesses were reported by those who ate the dough raw.

Nestle USA recalls Toll House cookie dough products


Mid and smallcap scrips have taken a pounding this year.


Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he will trust Mario Balotelli if he plays him in Monday's Manchester derby, but ``only in this game''.

Roberto Mancini 'would trust' Mario Balotelli in Manchester derby


Hackers have attacked Malaysian government websites, authorities said Thursday, following a threat by the ``Anonymous'' activist group which accused Malaysia of censoring the Internet.

Hackers attack Malaysian government websites


The Columbia College softball team lost 2-1 to Belhaven University on Saturday at the NAIA national softball championships at Wilson Morgan Park in Decatur, Ala. The Blazers' Heather Pace came up with a clutch one-out single in the bottom of the seventh inning to drive in Jessica Eggold from third for the winning run.

Columbia College softball team loses at NAIA tournament


In a press statement shortly after the ruling on Friday, Walmart said it is ``keen to work with interested parties to develop local suppliers and producers'' in SA.

Walmart ``keen to work with interested parties''


Actress Minnie Mouse, who stars as the wife of cartoon mouse Mickey has revealed she is pregnant with her first child.


In what is claimed to be the first potential applications of synthetic biology, researchers have now shown that viruses, otherwise harmful to humans, can power cars and electronic gadgets.

Viruses ``could power cars, electronic gadgets''


President Barack Obama and the Democratic National Committee raised $75 million in July for the president's re-election campaign.


Southampton Airport is set to get a new route to Dijon this summer courtesy of Eastern Airways.

Southampton Airport gets new route to Dijon


The childhood obesity epidemic is now affecting babies as young as one, with one Sydney hospital treating toddlers twice the size they should be.


Medical interns called off their hunger strike after a week on Sunday after the government assured them that their stipend will be increased.


I deem abortion a grave moral evil, undermining the most basic of all human rights, the right to life.

An evil that undermines the most basic right


Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen is chasing down the caps record of Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel.

Stoke keeper Sorensen chasing down record of man utd legend Schmeichel


The Olympic Flame has arrived in Pembroke after spending an historic day winding its way through the Ottawa Valley.


Evotec, a pharmaceutical company, has entered into a multiple target drug discovery collaboration with Shionogi & Co to identify small molecule modulators of various protein-protein interaction targets.

Evotec enters into drug discovery collaboration with Shionogi


A Turkish news agency, quoting Iraqi Kurds, says Turkish warplanes have hit Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq.

Turkish warplanes hit Kurdish rebel targets


Police are seeking information on a burglary in rural Malta, according to a news release from DeKalb County Crime Stoppers.


Almost 30,000 new voters have registered to vote since the mobile registration exercise was launched two weeks ago, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission chairperson said on Wednesday.


Industry analysts are predicting that RealNetworks might sell a majority stake in their Rhapsody music service this year.

RealNetworks might sell a stake in Rhapsody this year


On May 1, 2013, the Eugene Airport will celebrate 70 years of commercial air service.


INTERNATIONAL best-selling author Bryce Courtenay has delivered a scathing attack on Tasmania's forestry industry, calling for a $5 visitor tax to halt the ``graffiti of physical destruction.''

Bryce Courtenay calls for $5 visitor tax


Anglian Water is applying for a drought permit after the driest spring in Northamptonshire for 80 years.

Anglian water applies for drought permit after dry spring


Low-cost carrier IndiGo ( Images ) on Wednesday said it plans to hire up to 1,500 people this year to support its major expansion drive.


Fidesz chairman Viktor Orbán and the party's four deputy chairpersons, Mihály Varga, Lajos Kósa, Zoltán Pokorni and Ildikó Gáll Pelcz were re-elected at the 23rd Fidesz convention in the Sportmax stadium in Budapest's 12th District on Saturday afternoon.


A pair of exciting two-year-olds, both by first season sires, shone in official trials on different sides of the country on Monday.


Telugu actor Balakrishna, who has earlier played Lord Ram in Sri Rama Rajyam, is now all set to reprise the role a warrior king in his 100th film.

Balakrishna playing a warrior king in his 100th film?


Farm conservation practices not only preserve soil and water, but they also can save growers money, says Tony Vyn, a Purdue Extension agronomist.

Conservation practices preserve soil, save money


Malaysia has called for a better coordination among Asia-Pacific nations in facing natural disasters.

Malaysia calls for better coordination to face natural disaster


Earvin ``Magic'' Johnson on Wednesday night returned to his hometown to back Democrat Barack Obama for president, telling residents they can help turn around the city's economy if they vote in November.

Magic Johnson returns to hometown to back Barack Obama


The Texas House on Saturday approved a bushel of bills to further soften gun laws that were already among the most firearms-friendly in America, allowing college students to carry handguns in class, creating special, potentially armed marshals in public schools and exempting the state from any future federal bans on assault rifles, high-capacity magazines or universal background checks.

Texas House approves bushel of bills softening gun laws


Chad Chaffin still has the desire to race in one of NASCAR's top tier series.


A pair of Tamil Tiger leaders were shot dead as they tried to surrender following desperate last-minute negotiations to guarantee their safety, it was claimed last night.

Tamil Tiger leaders were shot 'while trying to surrender'


Small cap and microcap stocks positioned for high yield returns in the penny stocks markets are highlighted in the daily newsletter published by WallStreetGrand.com, a trusted source for investor resources and trading information.


An Israeli war on Iran ``will eventually happen,'' but the Jewish state will be destroyed as a result, Jafari said in comments published on Saturday.


Tropical storm ``Bebeng,'' which made landfall over Catanduanes before noon Sunday, left 15 people dead, 3 others missing and another 2 injured, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Tuesday.

'Bebeng' leaves 15 dead, 3 others missing


European stock markets snapped a five-session winning streak as shares ended lower in a choppy session Monday.


Cynthia Nixon was appalled when a group of young teenage girls quizzed her about her sex life on public transport.

Cynthia Nixon appalled being quizzed about her sex life


Russia must modernize its armed forces and upgrade its nuclear deterrent, in part by building a new air and space defence network, the president said Friday.

Russia will upgrade its nuclear deterrent:


A state liquor control agent from Allentown suffered a medical emergency Monday afternoon and crashed a state police car into a public building and mail box in Collegeville, Montomery County, police said.

State liquor agent from Allentown crashes into montco building


Between the Smoke Monster, Mrs. Hawking, Jacob's cabin, the sideways timeline, and Desmond, is it even possible we'll get a Lost finale that satisfies the fan base?


WGL Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will hold a live Internet webcast of its third quarter fiscal year 2012 earnings conference call at 10:30 am Eastern time August 6, 2012.

WGL Holdings, Inc. to webcast third quarter fiscal year 2012 earnings conference call


Former terror suspect Mohamed Haneef has accused the Australia police of racism following his arrest last year at Brisbane Airport.


The Dalai Lama met on Monday with two senior US officials ahead of his scheduled visit to the United States next month, his spokesman said.


Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm has admitted she uses ex bandmate Victoria Beckham's name to get tables in restaurants.

Mel c uses posh's name to get table in restaurants


Apple has posted a video of the special notebook event that took place today in Cupertino.


Internationally renowned actor and women's rights activist Maria Bello will give a talk at her alma mater, Villanova University, at 4 today in the Connelly Center cinema.

Actor/activist Maria Bello to talk at Villanova University


Play areas for children are to become compulsory in new housing developments in London under new planning guidance.


Jared Leto has confirmed that 30 Seconds to Mars will in fact stay together.


eBureau, a leader in predictive analytics for consumer-facing businesses, today announced record revenue for the first half of 2011.

EBureau announces record revenue for first half of 2011


TMZ reports that Elton John is being sued over the lyrics to his song ``Nikita''.

Elton John sued over the song ``Nikita''


NASCAR announced that it confiscated the rear gear of the No. 55 car on Friday and will take it back to the R&D Center for further inspection.


Bollywood actor-director Satish Kaushik has opined that good-looking Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni could be a good actor.


A 23-year-old Seymour man faces burglary and theft charges after an incident reported in the Seymour area Monday afternoon.

Seymour man faces burglary, theft charges


Celine Dion announced Friday on her Web site that she and husband Rene Angelili are expecting twin boys.


A Robbins woman is facing multiple charges in connection with a vehicle break in that happened on Jan. 23.


Education agents may soon be regulated by the peak body representing migration agents, following yet another private college closure.


In a letter emailed to her supporters on Friday afternoon, state Sen. Katherine Clark announced that she will be running for Congress.

Katherine Clark announces she is running for Congress


The director of the Control Office of the Strategic Programmes of the Economic Coordination Ministry, Mário Rui Pires, Tuesday, in Luanda, said that public/private partnership in terms of roads reduces government investments in the sector and guarantees more efficiency.

Public/private partnership reduces government investments


Dr. Laura has quit after creating controversy after using the n-word multiple times on her show.


Illinois Tool Works has appointed Sundaram Nagarajan as executive vice president of global welding businesses.

Illinois Tool Works appoints executive vice president


A latest study from the Federal University of Ceara in Brazil states that organically grown tomatoes have higher levels of vitamin C when compared to conventionally grown tomatoes.

Organically grown tomatoes have higher levels of vitamin C


The Board of Directors of the High Yield Plus Fund, Inc. declared monthly dividends of $0.025 per share at its March 11, 2009 meeting.

The high Yield Plus Fund, Inc. declares monthly dividends


Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil is heading back to the stage after recovering from a serious respiratory problem.

Biffy Clyro singer Simon Neil recovers from respiratory problem


The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will present ``The Caregiver: Are Your Needs Being Met?,'' a free educational program for family caregivers on Tuesday, April 27, from 6 to 7 pm at Emeritus at Hillsborough, 600 Auten Road in Hillsborough.

Alzheimer's Association to present educational program at Emeritus at Hillsborough


Floods along Mississippi as forecast puts more communities at risk Those fighting floods in several communities along the Mississippi River were mostly successful Sunday despite the onslaught of water, but an ominous forecast and the growing accumulation of snow in the upper Midwest tempered any feelings of victory.


Australia beat Italy 32-14 on Saturday to get its autumn tour back on track following losses to England and Irish province Munster.


Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that 43 contracts totaling $138.3 million have been awarded for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina, including 12 projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

43 contracts awarded for highway projects


The former backup dancer, Kevin Federline, known as K-Fed to his friends and fans, was recently hospitalized in Australia.

Kevin Federline hospitalized in Australia


Thai and Cambodian troops ceased hostilities on Wednesday along their disputed border more than two hours after gunfire broke out, according to the Cambodian army.

Thai and Cambodian troops cease hostilities


What is a storm surge and why is it dangerous?


Atlantic Canada's dominant telephone company, Bell Aliant Regional Communications Income Fund, says it is cutting 500 management jobs in a move to streamline operations and improve its bottom line.


A Congolese colonel was sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity in a landmark rape case in the Central African country, considered to be the rape capital of the world.

Congolese colonel sentenced in landmark rape case


CABBIES could be forced to smarten up and take a local version of the London drivers' Knowledge test.


Stacey Solomon has revealed that she considered having an abortion when she found out she was pregnant at the age of 18.

Stacey Solomon considered having an abortion


``Hrithik taught me abuses like 'ullu ke pathe' and lines like 'main tumse pyaar karti hoon' though I didn't know the meaning of it for a long time,'' revealed the Latin beauty.

'Hrithik taught me abuses like 'ullu ke pathe''--


An Atlantic City man was shot in the area of Carver Hall in Atlantic City on Sunday night, less than 26 hours after another shooting around the corner.


Salamander Energy plc provides an operational update on current activity across its three core areas.

Salamander Energy provides operational update


A fire breaks out in a vacant commercial building on Cranston Street in Providence.


Colorado lost a net 6,900 non-farm payroll jobs in June from the month before, and the state's unemployment rate edged up to 8.2 percent, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported Friday.

Colorado loses 6,900 payroll jobs in June; unemployment edges up


OURAY, Colo. ― Wildlife officials are on the lookout for a bear that took a dip at a motel pool.


The NBA announced today that they're officially postponing training camp and canceling 43 preseason games.

NBA postpones training camp and cancels 43 preseason games


A federal hearing is underway in Letcher County to determine if a coal miner was discriminated against when he videotaped alleged safety violations in the mine where he worked and then showed that tape to M-SHA.


Technical indicators have deteriorated, suggesting possible downside probing in days ahead, or perhaps a more prolonged downside correction in weeks ahead.


Global audit firm Deloitte is in the race along-with a few other firms to become the statutory auditor for Mahindra Satyam.

Deloitte in race to become statutory auditor for Mahindra Satyam


Hillary Clinton took charge of the State Department on Thursday, proclaiming the start of a new era of robust US diplomacy to tackle the world's crises and improve America's standing abroad.

Hillary Clinton takes charge at State Department


Dalton State College is pleased to welcome award-winning blues artist EG Kight back to campus for an evening of jazz, country, Southern rock, gospel and blues on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Goodroe Auditorium of Memorial Hall.

Dalton State College welcomes blues singer EG Kight


A South Dakota man who donated part of his liver to his brother has died, temporarily halting live donor liver transplants at The University of Colorado Hospital.


Cardinals starting QB John Skelton was carted off the field with a right ankle injury.

Cardinals QB Skelton carted off with ankle injury


Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian clan, is laughing off rumors that she and her husband of 21 years, Bruce Jenner are headed for a divorce.

Kris Jenner laughs at rumors that she and Bruce Jenner are divorcing


David Bowie and Pink Floyd back catalogs could be bought by entertainment mogul Simon Fuller, according to reports.

David Bowie, Pink Floyd back catalogs to be bought by Simon Fuller?


IMUSA, a leading cookware brand with deep roots in Latin America and the United States, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the debut of a new cookbook, ``Latin Flavors in America''.

IMUSA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with new cookbook


Washington, Aug 11 US President Barack Obama will spend his annual summer vacation in Martha''s Vineyard at the end of this month, the White House has said.

Obama to spend his annual summer vacation at Martha''s Vineyard


Hannity says retired Col. Oliver North will join him during the Reno stop at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.

Oliver North to join Sean Hannity in Reno


Judas Priest will be performing live at the Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque , New Mexico on Wednesday, August 27 at 5:30 pm.

Judas Priest to perform live at the Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque August 27


A dirt bike rider was injured at about 4 pm Sunday when the bike he was riding crashed in woods along Creek Road, West Mahoning Township.


Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is listed as questionable for this Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Ravens.


Pakistan Railways has restored two trains 354 Down and 353 Up which were closed on Malakwal Section due to the shortage of oil.


The Boston Bruins released four players from training camp, including top prospect Tuukka Rask.

Boston Bruins release four players from training camp


TAMPA, Fla. ― Debra Lafave, a former Tampa teacher convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old student, has been released from house arrest.


Colorful new mixers by KitchenAid are displayed at the International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago on Monday, March 7.


Celebrity parents Jon and Kate Gosselin say they plan to divorce.


B-town box office goldmine Salman Khan has become immortal in Turkey and this happened while he was shooting for his most awaited 'Ek Tha Tiger' co-starring Katrina, produced by YRF and directed by Kabir Khan.


On Monday night a 20 years old TCU student was found dead by her roommate.


Christian Taylor of the United States won the men's triple jump at the world championships on Sunday, beating defending champion Phillips Idowu of Britain.

Christian Taylor of us wins triple jump at worlds


A prayer vigil was held Sunday at 3 pm for a missing 14-year-old girl from Franklin County.


Foreign Minister Winston Peters initially pushed hard for expatriate billionaire Owen Glenn to be made New Zealand honorary consul in Monaco, papers released today reveal.

Peters pushed for Glenn as consul - papers reveal


Marcus Trescothick could return to the Somerset team for Sunday's CB40 clash with Durham, after scoring 42 for the second XI in his first innings since ankle surgery.

Marcus Trescothick could return for Somerset in CB40 clash with Durham


On May 7th, 2012, SolarCity announced that it has opened a new 15,000-square-foot operations center in Marlborough, Mass. The new operations center will bring the area new jobs and help Massachusetts businesses, non-profit organizations and homeowners save money through better energy options, the company emphasizes.

SolarCity opens new operations center in Massachusetts


A federal judge in California Wednesday night struck down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act as applied to a federal employee who sought benefits for her same-sex spouse.

Federal Judge in California strikes down key provision of DOMA


Comcast announced Tuesday that it has added 32 new HD channels in Oregon and southwest Washington.


Prosoniq announces that it will discontinue development of its Windows products starting June 1st, 2009.


Asian stocks rose on Friday, trying for a fifth day of gains, as investors bought riskier assets because they were hoping that the global economy could not get any worse, though US and Japanese data left some doubts.


Government health workers distributed condoms in a Manila flower market area Saturday on the eve of Valentine's Day.

Government health workers distribute condoms for Valentine's Day


At least four are confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake that jolted eastern Indonesia early Monday.

At least four confirmed dead after powerful earthquake


High security surveillance cameras will be installed on 13 entry and exit points of Faisalabad.

'Security cameras to be installed at 13 points'


With all of the hubbub of modern life and your busy daily schedule, it's entirely possible that you have forgotten one very fundamental aspect of your physical and mental makeup as an AutoWeek reader--karting is fun.


Google is aiming to produce renewable energy cheaper than coal, both through its own research and by investing in outside companies, with the goal of having such a system operational within a few years.

Google aiming to produce renewable energy


A total of 389,129 illegal immigrants had been arrested in Sabah between 1990 and 2008, the State Secretary Datuk Sukarti Wakiman said.

389,129 illegal immigrants arrested in Sabah since 1990


BEST mates Gary McSheffrey and Michael Doyle were re-United this week when they reported for pre-season training with Coventry City.

Best mates Gary McSheffrey and Michael Doyle re-United


Firefighters in Forest City say their current station is old and obsolete.

Firefighters say their station is obsolete


The first round of cuts were made on Friday at the Greyhound Training Camp which left 43 players to fight for a spot on the 2011-2012 Greyhound roster.


this time layered with a cozy topper -- actress Naomi Watts heads back into her apartment while fiancé Liev Schreiber packs and loads the car on Friday in downtown NYC.


Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi died of a sudden infection while recovering from an illness at a hospital abroad, the African nation's state-run television said today.


Digital television recorder maker TiVo Inc said it will buy advertisement research company TRA Inc for about $20 million to beef up its presence in the television analytics market.


The transition of case management of state wards from KVC-Nebraska to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has been completed, according to CEO Kerry Winterer.


The death toll in Dang bus accident has reached 20 with over three dozens injured and many more still missing, reports said.

Death toll in Dang bus accident reaches 20


The US is expected to replace its ambassador to Seoul, considering deputy assistant secretary of state Joseph Donovan as a strong candidate to take the position, reports have said.

US expected to replace ambassador to Seoul


Fisher signed with the Thunder for the remainder of the season on Thursday, not quite a week after he was traded to Houston by the Lakers and subsequently bought out of his contract instead of playing with the Rockets.

Derek Fisher signs with Oklahoma City Thunder


Nike is now offering an exclusive 10% discount to all eligible US military personnel and family members including the National Guard.

Nike offers discount to military personnel


Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha could be set to make a return to France with OGC Nice after being released by Italian giants Lazio, talkSPORT reports.

Louis Saha set to return to France with Nice


TraceSecurity Inc., a provider of on-demand security compliance, introduced Tuesday its newest offering, TraceSecurity IT Security Audit Manager.

TraceSecurity introduces TraceSecurity IT security audit Manager


The once-great Lotus name is poised to return to Formula One next year after being used for the submission of an entry to next year's world championship.

Lotus name poised to return to Formula One


Both sides in war-ravaged Syria need to attend US-Russian sponsored peace talks for the political process to work, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said today.

Both sides in Syria must attend talks, Baird says


India agreed to let US military teams search the Himalayan mountains for remains of US service members missing since World War II.


The Irish Farmers' Association says that Irish pig farmers are not benefitting despite the rise in pig market prices and strength in exports.

Pig farmers not benefitting from rising market


Tottenham have reported Liverpool and Manchester United to the Premier League as a result of their respective interest in Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov.

Spurs report Liverpool, United to the Premier League


Australian public broadcaster ABC has appointed Michael Brealey as its head of strategy and governance.


Gas prices in Massachusetts are continuing to rise, jumping another four cents in the past week to an average of $2.80 for a gallon of self-serve regular.


The public sector minimum wage will also be implemented in the private sector starting from October, Minister of Manpower Ahmed al-Borai said on Saturday.

Minimum wage to be implemented in private sector in October


Prince Harry has paid a personal tribute to the Queen, describing her as a ``wonderful, caring grandmother'' to whom he is utterly devoted.


Hrithik Roshan, the only desi superhero of our bollywood who can move mountains and fly in the sky in films, has gone for tattooing his wife Susanne's name on his right wrist to show his love and unflinching loyalty to the lady.

Hrithik Roshan tattoos wife Susanne name!!


But Funkhouser also defended his sharp comments yesterday to the park board.

Funkhouser defends his comments to park board


Earl Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, has married for a third time.

Earl Charles Spencer marries for third time


THE FINANCIAL REGULATOR has told banks to cease raising interest rates on customers' variable rate mortgages -- and threatened action if they fail to comply.


The Cribs are set to take over NME Radio on Friday, playing a live session and picking tunes to play on air.

The Cribs to take over NME Radio with live session


Gaming firm International Game Technology Monday vouched for the re-election of the company's eight incumbent directors at its annual meeting of Shareholders on March 5, where shareholders will be asked to determine which director nominees best serve the interests of all IGT shareholders.

International Game Technology vouches for re-election of incumbent directors


Actor Gerard Depardieu has been granted Russian citizenship after a row in his native France over a new super-tax on the rich.

Actor Gerard Depardieu granted Russian citizenship


NBC said Tuesday it has canceled ``The Playboy Club,'' a drama series that premiered on the US broadcast network Sept. 20.


Dublin, Aug 17 Irish singer Ronnie Drew of the traditional music band The Dubliners has died at the age of 73 in Dublin after a long illness, national broadcaster RTE reported.

Irish musician Ronnie Drew of the Dubliners dies at 73


From 20-26 September, sales of Garant Ekologiska organic products will be supporting Save the Children.

Organic products support Save the Children


Grammy Award-winning rock band Maroon 5, which has received heavy play of ``Moves Like Jagger,'' welcomed the new Carnival Magic to Galveston, Texas, with a concert Sunday.


Britain will buy 22 Chinook helicopters from Boeing Co. as part of a 900 million pound investment in new equipment for troops in Afghanistan, the government announced Tuesday.

Britain to buy 22 Chinook helicopters from Boeing


Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that the new generation of Kashmiris will identify with 2001 Parliament Attack accused Afzal Guru because the latter belonged to their generation, and added that every generation of Kashmiri has his or her symbol.

New generation of Kashmiris will identify with Afzal Guru:


The AFL will move to protect existing clubs from being frozen out at draft time and stripped of top players when new franchises are introduced on the Gold Coast and western Sydney.


Nigeria has installed two 3-D full body scanners at its largest airport to combat terrorism three months after a botched attempt by a young Nigerian to blow up an American jet.


Gwen Stefani celebrated her 40th birthday with her family and friends including Kate Beckinsale and her husband Len Wiseman.


Microsoft thrall and game designer Peter Molyneux has confirmed that Fable III will be episodic, stating that ``the first big episodes'' will make up the main game, and smaller installments shall follow as DLC.


Pentax has announced that it will be offering instant rebates on some of its cameras that will be effective form April 3 to April 11.

Pentax offers instant rebates on cameras


GE Capital, the finance arm of General Electric, has listed a recently completed $500m Sukuk on NASDAQ Dubai, the Middle East's international exchange.

GE Capital lists recently completed $500m Sukuk on NASDAQ Dubai


Fargo may add two levels to a downtown parking ramp instead of trying to build a new structure in the city's increasingly dense core.


Actress Jiah Khan , who committed suicide by hanging herself at her Juhu residence, was laid to rest at the Santa Cruz graveyard on Wednesday.


A woman was nabbed with 1.51kgs of heroin at Mawiththara, Piliyandala by the Police Narcotics Bureau on Sunday.


Justin Bieber was on hand to pay tribute to Michael Jackson at a handprint ceremony held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre for the late singer.

Justin Bieber pays tribute to Michael Jackson


The mother of 1 of the six young people killed in a shooting rampage by an off-duty deputy sheriff two years ago says she still feels an emptiness that will probably never go away.

Mother: ``an emptiness that'll never go away''


Ryan Seacrest has been granted a permanent restraining order against a man who stormed the E!


Mozambique has issued an international tender for oil and gas exploration in the central province of Sofala, reports the state-run daily paper Noticias on Tuesday.

Mozambique issues tender for oil and gas exploration


US intelligence chief discourages the policy of web and phone tracking by the Obama Administration.

Intelligence chief discourages web tracking


A 46-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday after pleading not guilty to swindling a woman out of her jewellery worth in excess of e2,329.37 on and before January.


The average age at which Korean women give birth to their first child is continuing to rise as more and more women are waiting to marry or choosing to become celibate.

Average age of Korean women giving birth continues to rise


Pakistani security officials Monday claimed to have killed 10 militants in the country's restive tribal district along the Afghan border.

Pakistan security officials kill 10 militants


Barclays bought the bank arm of insurer Standard Life for 226 million pounds on Monday to build up its mortgage and savings business.

Barclays buys insurer Standard Life for a£226 million


A jury on Friday ordered an Texas bus company to pay more than $132 million to the victims of a fatal crash on a snowy Colorado road in 2005.

Jury orders Texas bus company to pay $132 million to victims of fatal crash in Colorado


More than 27,000 customers remain without power after a winter storm dumped ice, freezing rain, sleet and snow on the state.

More than 27,000 remain without power after storm


The Indians activated closer Chris Perez off the disabled list today and sent left-hander TJ House to Triple-A Columbus.

Indians activate Chris Perez, send down TJ House


Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, an expert in specialty coffee and coffee makers, has committed over $2m to support two clean water projects in communities where the company sources coffee in Nicaragua.

Green Mountain coffee Roasters supports clean water projects


Police in California say a parolee targeted gay men on Craigslist, set up fake ``dates,'' then kidnapped and robbed them.

Parolee targeted gay men over Craigslist


A crane operator was injured Wednesday morning when his machine overturned outside a Bradenton school.

Crane operator injured when machine overturns at Bradenton school


Author Dominick Dunne, who told stories of shocking crimes among the rich and famous through his magazine articles and best-selling novels such as The Two Mrs Grenvilles, died today at his home in New York.


In advance of President Obama's visit on Monday, MSNBC's ``Morning Joe'' will broadcast live from Pensacola on Friday, according to an MSNBC press release.

'Morning Joe' to broadcast live from Pensacola


Kraft is expected to make a hostile bid for the British confectioner Cadbury on Monday, making official its attempt to create an international food giant after more than two months of posturing, according to people briefed on the matter.

Kraft expected to make a hostile bid for Cadbury


Jimena's maximum sustained winds decreased to near 35 mph early Friday and forecasters said the depression was expected to keep weakening.


Figures show two Teesside health trusts are winning the battle against hospital bugs.

Teesside health Trusts winning the battle against bugs


Govt not elaborating on outlook timing Updated: 12:02, Friday October 19, 2012 Treasury insists the economy hasn't changed substantially since the federal budget, even though mining investment projections have been scaled back due to a significant fall in key commodity prices.


Compliance with Environment Agency PPC permit requirements, QA/continuity, legal-evidence quality data and reducing a weeks work to seconds are part of the huge gains for landfill operators with Geotech latest PC download software, GPS borehole finder and Event Log options for the Geotech GA2000/GEM2000 portable gas analysers.


Two Edmonton police officers were struck by a vehicle while they were investigating a collision early Sunday morning.


A cadre of 100 Jamaican women will be trained for leadership positions in a programme sponsored by the United Nations Democratic Fund under the theme, 'Strengthening Women's leadership in Jamaica'.

Women to be trained for leadership positions


Health inspectors have found that Scotland's national hospital could make some improvements to ensure that all policies are up to date.

Health inspectors find that National hospital could make improvements


NOTORIOUS Gold Coast conman Peter Foster was arrested on the Gold Coast this morning.

Conman Peter Foster arrested on Gold Coast


Don King was stopped trying to board an airplane with bullets on him in Cleveland.

Don King caught trying to board airplane with bullets


Gems producer Gemfields has appointed Hollywood actress Mila Kunis as the new face of the brand.


A 58-year-old Boca Raton woman has pleaded guilty to accepting nearly $40,000 in kickbacks from a caterer who then received federal money to provide meals to low-income children at day care centers.

Boca woman pleads guilty to accepting kickbacks from caterer


The Windy City Storm 14U baseball team won the 2011 CABA Illinois State Championship tournament Sunday, June 5th to retain title as Illinois State Champions.

Windy City Storm retain title as Illinois State Champions


BC-FBNChiefs-Broncos,0294 Broncos rally from early deficit to beat Chiefs Eds:


Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says large-scale layoffs will start Tuesday and roll out through the summer months.


The embattled Chuck Hagel will be America's next secretary of Defense, after all.

Chuck Hagel will be secretary of Defense.


A sex offender facing a trial today that could have led to his indefinite civil commitment agreed to the commitment rather than stand trial.

Sex offender agrees to commitment rather than stand trial


SAN FRANCISCO -Giants manager Bruce Bochy was ejected in the seventh inning of Monday night's interleague game against the Detroit Tigers after arguing a play at the plate.


Five Alaska school districts have each received a suspicious envelope filled with an unknown substance this week.

Five Alaska School districts receive suspicious envelopes


A former astronaut pleaded guilty Tuesday to attacking a romantic rival in an airport parking lot after driving 1,000 miles from Houston to Orlando to confront her.

Astronaut pleads guilty in attack on rival


President Barack Obama pleased business groups in recent weeks by negotiating a deal that extends all of the Bush-era tax cuts and filling two key White House positions with business-friendly executives.


Veteran spy writer John le Carré has given his last interview upon the publication of his 22nd book.


The Staten Island branch of the New York Urban League will host a Black History Month symposium titled, ``The Impact and Meaning of the Election of President Barack Obama'' on Wednesday at 6 pm in the Concert Hall in the College of Staten Island, Willowbrook.

Urban League to host black History Month symposium


Tiger announces new routes and aircraft Updated: 18:41, Sunday December 16, 2012 A year and a half after its Australian fleet was grounded over safety concerns, Tiger Airways has added several routes and a new aircraft to its roster.


Sen. Ron Johnson lost a bid for a Republican leadership post in the US Senate.

Sen. Johnson loses bid for GOP leadership post


Jake Delhomme says that he joined the Browns because they'll give him a chance to start this season.

Delhomme joined Browns for chance to start


Colombia has ``a serious security problem'' which generates concern in the rest of the world, although the situation ``has improved a lot'', director of the National Planning Department, Esteban Piedrahita, admitted Thursday.

Colombia has a 'serious security problem':


Atlanta's Roddy White say he's not worried about being the most targeted WR in the league.

Roddy White not worried about being most targeted WR:


Highly anticipated, Raymond's opened to the Ridgewood public Monday morning, co-owner Joanne Ricci told Patch.


Mutual of Omaha Bank has launched an energy lending group that will focus on providing capital for upstream and midstream projects, the bank announced this week.

Mutual of Omaha Bank launches energy lending group


Leather exporters of the city are keen to generate orders from European and American countries, at the International Business Fair being held in Hong Kong.

Leather exporters keen to generate orders


Azerbaijan, Baku, 3 June /Trend News corr M. Aliyev/ European Union welcomes improvement of relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan.

EU welcomes improvement of relations between Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan


Joel Hanrahan officially underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Thursday afternoon, the Red Sox announced.


BC-USNY Harbor-Parks Funding,0104 Stimulus cash goes to repair NY national monuments Eds:


Moelis & Company said on Tuesday that it had opened an office in Dubai, its seventh office worldwide.


A 25-year-old man from the city drowned in the Bhushi dam at Lonavla on Sunday afternoon, but the body could only be fished out by 7 pm.


Paris, Jan 5 A French warship Sunday foiled attacks by Somali pirates on two commercial vessels in the Gulf of Aden, the French president's office said.

French warship foils attacks by Somali pirates


President Asif Ali Zardari has said that he is not discharging his responsibility as the country's head of state with closed eyes, adding that he is watching with every move of he thieves and conspirators with an eagle eye and the next local bodies' elections in the Punjab would show the popularity of the Pakistan Peoples Party.

I am watching the moves of the conspirators with an eagle eye:


Doctors say that kids do not need to eat organic to stay healthy; a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy is necessary for child health though.


A Columbia auto repair shop caught fire Wednesday after the owner says a car fire spread to the rest of the building.


Last week about $5,000 worth of construction tools and equipment were stolen from a parked truck, according to Sgt. Leroy Gross, detective with the Jamestown Police Department.


A man was killed in a rollover crash in eastern Dakota County this morning, the Minnesota State Patrol said.

Man killed in rollover crash in eastern Dakota County


Some 514 people were killed in Nepal in 2007 by non-state actors, while 37 people were killed by the state, according to Informal Sector Service Center.


Vavi and Boesak will share a platform at a Palestine solidarity rally in Athlone this Saturday.

Vavi and Boesak to share platform at rally


Germany wastes an enormous growth potential due to its inadequate education system and every fifth 15-year-old does not get beyond the elementary school level today.

Germany wastes enormous growth potential due to inadequate education;


Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will visit China next week to hold talks with his counterpart Hu Jintao.


The European Union looked to turn a new page in its relations with Libya on Wednesday as the bloc's executive set out plans for negotiating a deal on trade and reform while also stressing the importance of human rights.

EU looks to turn new page in relations with Libya


Ivy Tech Community College announced today it will expand its Franklin campus due to a rise in enrollment.


Firefighters safely evacuated funeral participants, including a coffin, after an electrical fire cut power to a 142-year-old church downtown, a fire official said Monday.

Firefighters safely evacuate funeral participants


Two workmates knew they were holding a dying woman in their arms after finding her crumpled and bleeding at a Wairarapa roadside yesterday.


A motorbike rally to spread awareness about AIDS among college students is underway in Tamilnadu.

Motorbike rally to spread awareness about AIDS in Tamil Nadu


BMO Capital Markets raises its price target $5 to $70 on Market Perform-rated SAP on strength in core ERP.

Bmo Capital Markets raises target to $70 on SAP


Rani will be playing a role of Begum Samru in the PAAN SINGH TOMAAR director's next.


Demi Moore reunited with Rumer Willis at a yoga studioFrederick M. Brown/Getty Images


Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully announces that he will return to the booth for the 2012 season


While electronic bugles will be used at virtually all military funerals in New York state -- a result of budget cuts -- the Pennsylvania National Guard plans to continue using live buglers when possible.

Pennsylvania National Guard planning to continue use of live buglers


Former Bristol Rovers manager Gerry Francis has joined Premiership side Stoke City as a part time coach.


Coach Mike DAntoni announced Wednesday morning that Stoudemire, who is in Florida with his family, will rejoin the Knicks for practice Monday.

Amar'e Stoudemire to rejoin Knicks Monday


Lady GaGa reportedly appeared to collapse on stage during her first Monster Ball show in New Zealand.


Mr. Mahama Ayariga, Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry said Ghana is poised for growth through government's prudent economic policies and programmes.


Heavily armed Taliban militants on Monday abducted nearly 400 students and staff members of a cadet college after intercepting a convoy of buses in a lawless tribal region near the North West Frontier Province.


A Salina man whose first two trials ended in hung juries has been found guilty of unintentional second-degree murder.


THE first casino in Singapore made S$40mil in the first two days of its opening and Malaysians contributed one-third of the revenue.


Cloud computing is becoming more popular as a ``new class of outsourcing'', according to an expert.


The ringgit turned lower against the US dollar this morning due to lack of interest for emerging currencies, dealers said.


The Congress on Monday backed Law Minister Salman Khurshid terming him an ``important minister of UPA-II'', and said he has ``answered'' all allegations of financial impropriety levelled against him by activist Arvind Kejriwal.

Salman Khurshid has answered all allegations:


Even Sumner Redstone, the patriarch of Viacom, has to face reality now and then.


Ferrari presented its 2008 Formula One car Sunday, highlighting a series of technical changes and the return of the No. 1 on the red model's nose.

Ferrari presents its 2008 Formula One car


Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has become a father after his wife has given birth to beautiful baby daughter.

Fernando Torres has become a father after his wife gives birth


A Marysville Mountain View High School student was arrested Wednesday for threatening to shoot other students, according to the Marysville Police Department.

Marysville student arrested for threatening to shoot other students


Antonio Margarito, who underwent 75 minutes of surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured right orbital bone, already is planning a return to the ring, his manager, Sergio Diaz, informed FanHouse after the fighter's surgery.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday at the age of 58.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez loses battle with cancer


Viset Malta plc, operator and developer of the Valletta cruise and ferry terminal and the Valletta Waterfront, has appointed Renè Cummings as chief business development officer.

Viset appoints chief business development officer


ClearOne , a global provider of audio visual communication solutions, today announced a distribution agreement with D&H Distributing.

ClearOne announces distribution agreement with D&H Distributing


Hurricane Rina has formed in the western Caribbean, becoming the 17th named storm of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane Rina becomes 17th named storm of Atlantic season


The Daily Telegraph newspaper says that noted British military historian, academic and journalist John Keegan has died.

British military historian John Keegan has died


New York, NY, February 23, 2013 --- She's cute, she's sweet, she's definitely sassy and she's climbing the charts 'cause she feels like it...


On April 7, 2010, Mississippi enacted a data breach notification law that requires any person who conducts business in the State of Mississippi, and who, in the ordinary course of the person's business functions, owns, licenses, or maintains personal information of any resident of Mississippi, provide notice in the event of a data security breach.

Mississippi enacts data breach notification law


Two Riverland basins were opened yesterday for the first time in a decade, following significant inflow to the River Murray system.

Riverland basins open for first time in decade


Eneco, which is engaged in power generation and transmission, has started installing five wind turbines at the St Antoinedijk in the city of Halderberge in the Netherlands.

Eneco starts installing five wind turbines in Netherlands


A homeless US man has jumped the White House fence triggering a security alert but he was quickly stopped by the US Secret Service and arrested.


Sebastian Vettel says he 'doesn't apologise for winning' the Malaysian Grand Prix following the team orders row with Mark Webber.

Vettel: ``i don't apologise for winning''


Ingush police have killed a militant in a special operation in the village of Verkhny Alkun, Sunzha district.

Ingush police kill militant in special operation


A Toledo police sergeant pleaded not guilty in Lucas County Common Pleas Court Thursday on charges that she shot a fellow officer.

Toledo police Sergeant pleads not guilty on charges of shooting officer


An Adelaide retiree was left a quadriplegic after being stabbed six times in the neck and left for dead in his own backyard, a jury has been told.

Retiree left a quadriplegic after stabbing


NEW YORK A new survey finds that fees for bounced checks and withdrawing cash from an out-of-network ATM rose again this year, Bankrate.com says the average cost of using another bank's ATM is now $3.43 while a bounced check now costs an average of $28.95, up 2.5 percent from a year ago.


LONDON Jonathan Harvey, a British modernist composer whose operas and other works reflected a deep engagement with spirituality, has died at age 73.

British composer Jonathan Harvey dies at 73


By JOEL BOUOPDA TATOU A DHL cargo plane has crashed in the Central African nation of Gabon, where police rescued the crew with speedboats.

DHL plane crashes in African nation of Gabon


Syrian rebels and troops clashed in a Damascus suburb near a branch of the feared air force intelligence service, as monitors reported seven people killed nationwide.

Syria rebels, troops clash near Damascus


PTI Mumbai, March 09, 2013 Union law minister Ashwani Kumar on Saturday said one of the reasons for not making marital rape an offence under the latest ordinance was that marriage is not deemed to be a contract in India, unlike in ``other democratic countries''.

Marriage not deemed as contract in India:


government militants abducted Hajji Najibullah a candidate for Afghan parliamentary elections in Ghazni province south of Afghanistan, a local official said Sunday.

Militants abduct candidate for Afghan parliamentary elections


Basketball superstar Steve Nash will open a new upscale fitness centre in South Surrey by the spring of 2010.

Steve Nash to open fitness centre in South Surrey


The UK is one of the least family-friendly countries in the world, says a new study from the Fatherhood Institute.

UK is 'one of the least family-friendly countries in the world'


Russia is set to settle the Nagorno-Karabakh issue once and for all.

Russia set to settle Nagorno-Karabakh issue


Tom Cruise recently crashed a motorbike into a wall while showing fans his moves.


Denise Welch has said she is considering quitting her role on ITV1's Loose Women, in order to focus on her acting career and personal life.

Denise Welch considers quitting Loose Women


A woman was killed this afternoon in a two-car crash on the Far East Side.


Foxconn has stated it will raise the pay of workers by an average of 20 percent to help cut down on the rampant suicides in their factories.


Wellington director Gaylene Preston is to make a new television drama series about the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes.

Gaylene Preston to make drama series about aftermath of earthquakes


Rihanna has premiered her new single 'Diamonds', which will feature as the lead single from her forthcoming seventh album.


Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Tuesday he would serve a full term as premier if re-elected at the coming election, in contrast to his predecessor Tony Blair who went to the ballot box in 2005 declaring he would step down, Reuters reported.

Brown says would serve full term if re-elected


Israel has vowed to keep Gaza border crossings closed after an earlier threat to launch a major incursion into the costal strip.


Charles Stanley Private Clients Director Elissa Bayer discusses whether the ECB will cut rates.


She's landed her first film role--as a soapy cheerleader in Grown Ups 2.

Erin Heatherton lands her first film role


With just six weeks left before they lose control of the state Legislature, Democratic leaders may call lawmakers back to Madison for a special session.

Democratic leaders may call lawmakers to Madison for special session


Home Minister P Chidambaram today inaugurated a biometric identification system in his ministry to ensure punctuality among the staff and said everyone should do their allotted hours of work.

Everyone should do their allotted hours of work:


Steria, as Europe's leading end-to-end IT services provider with a strong presence in India with delivery centres across Noida, Pune and Chennai - today announced the launch of an innovation center in Singapore focused on mobility.

Steria launches innovation center in Singapore


Shares in Premier Foods leapt on Thursday after Robert Schofield said he would step down as chief executive of Premier Foods, the food producer he effectively created and then shrank as it crumbled under the weight of its own debt.


Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has urged players to ask for help with any issues which concern them.


The Chicago Bears signed running back Kevin Jones to a one-year deal on Tuesday.


A member of the so-called ``Jena Six'' has a court date in North Texas Thursday after being arrested on assault charges.

Member of ``Jena Six'' arrested on assault charges


The Highlanders stormed back from a 14 point halftime deficit last night to beat the Blues 42-21 in their final Super 14 pre-season hit-out in Dunedin.


Goldman Sachs has upgraded Cairn India Ltd to ``buy'' from ``neutral'' and revised its NAV-based target price to 360 rupees from 405 rupees.

Goldman Sachs upgrades Cairn India to 'buy'


Elliott Carter turned 100, and shows no sign of waning.


Lisbon city leaders are looking to ban sex offenders from living in city parks, after a convicted sex offender from Mandan moved to the southeast North Dakota city and lived out of a camper in a popular park.

Lisbon to ban sex offenders from living in parks


President Pervez Musharraf on Monday underlined the need to root out terrorism from the country said that war on terror would continue for national interest.

War on terror to continue for national interest:


Former Air Force football coach Fisher DeBerry has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, according to an announcement today from the National Football Foundation Board of Directors.

DeBerry elected to college football Hall of Fame


This $10,000 online poker tournament will be rescheduled for Sunday, August 5th at 3 PM EST.


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have seen a top divorce lawyer to arrange how to split their £205 million fortune and care for their six children, the News of the World has claimed.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie 'see divorce lawyer


A VAN overturned onto its roof when it fell into a ditch in Wellesbourne, a village in South Warwickshire, at around 11:30pm on Saturday night.


Dalarossie gained the first success of his career under Shane Kelly in the Denney O'Hara Selling Handicap at Ripon.


Bombardier Aerospace says it delivered about 13 per cent fewer aircraft in the fiscal year that just wrapped up, as the aviation industry continues to struggle with the economic downturn.


The Arab League strongly condemned on Sunday an Israeli government decision to build 2610 housing units in a new settlement in an area between Jerusalem and Bethlehem .

Arab League condemns decision to build settlement


Facebook has agreed to modify its terms and conditions for agencies within states across the country, removing obstacles in resolving legal issues that arise from using the social networking site.

Facebook agrees to modify terms for states


Relentless have been named as the new title sponsors of the North West 200 international road races on 15 May.

Relentless are the new sponsors of the North West 200


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad inaugurated its first nuclear fuel manufacturing plant on Thursday and disclosed that it was running around 7,000 centrifuges at its uranium enrichment facility.

Ahmadinejad inaugurated its first nuclear fuel manufacturing plant on Thursday.


New Zealand rider Hayden Roulston won the sixth and final stage of the Tour of Denmark overnight and promptly dedicated the victory to his young son.


A Disaster Recovery Center is now open to help people in Hancock County affected by the record flooding.The new DRC opened Thursday at the Garner Education Center, 325 West 8th Street in Garner.

Disaster Recovery Center opens in Hancock County


The Flathead County library board addressed allegations from some Whitefish citizens at a board meeting Thursday.

Flathead Co. library board addresses allegations


Five British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Five British soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Walter Investment Management Corp. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the correspondent lending and wholesale broker businesses of Ally Bank.

Walter Investment Management to acquire correspondent lending and wholesale broker businesses from Ally Bank


AFTER losing the toss, Brockhampton failed to post a winning total in their rain-affected opening fixture in Division 1 of the Birmingham League at Berkswell.

Brockhampton fail to post winning total in opening fixture


Beyoncé, better known as Queen Bey, Beysus or by her alter-ego Sasha Fierce, announced her new world tour, The Mrs. Carter Show.


The Australian share market has closed slightly higher, boosted by a positive lead from US markets.


US Vice President Dick Cheney on Monday hit out at Iran and Syria as he wrapped up a Middle East peace push, saying they were undermining the renewed but faltering Israeli-Palestinian talks AFP reported.


A San Diego elementary school is reopening Wednesday, two days after an arson fire that caused $600,000 in damage.

San Diego school reopens after arson fire


With 10 million apps, the mobile applications market will be as big as the Internet in 2020.

The app market will be as big as the Internet in 2020


- US stock index futures pointed to a mixed start for Wall Street on Tuesday after US shares ended flat in the previous session as investors took a breather from a four-day rally.


Cults release their debut UK single 'Go Outside' on Feb the 21st.


Liverpool says it will sign Kolo Toure after the defender's Manchester City contract expires on June 30.


Huddersfield boss Lee Clark says he ``might need a bigger shopping bag in January'' after being troubled by his side's recent defensive displays.


Pakistan and Turkey agreed Wednesday to upgrade their strategic partnership and step up political and economic cooperation.

Pakistan, Turkey to upgrade strategic partnership


A customer shopping at a Walmart in Falmouth told store workers he found 10 human teeth in a wallet he was about to purchase.


Former 98 Degrees singer, Nick Lachey, 38, announced Monday that he and wife, Vanessa Minnillo, 31, are expecting their first child.

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo expecting first child


London, Feb 18 Tennis ace Serena Williams is training to become a nail technician and says she will launch her own nail collections in collaboration with HairTech.

Tennis ace Serena Williams to launch nail collection in collaboration with HairTech


Barnsley striker Daniel Bogdanovic admits he is 'gutted' to miss this weekend's South Yorkshire derby with Sheffield United.


Azerbaijan will assist Georgia to provide mine action in its territory being scene of military operations in August, Director General of Azerbaijan National Agency of Mine Action Nazim Ismayilov told APA exclusively.

Azerbaijan to assist Georgia in mine action in its territory --


Russian warships will visit US foe Cuba for the first time since the Soviet era, the navy said today.


Font Sizes A bomb exploded outside a Greek ship owner's house near a crowded pedestrian area under the Acropolis in central Athens on Wednesday night, causing minor damage but no injuries, police said.

Bomb explodes near Acropolis in central Athens


Our state's lottery is transferring money into the education system for the second time this fiscal year.

Lottery transfers money into the education system


Rep. Darrell Issa, who is poised to become the top congressional watchdog challenging the Obama administration, said Sunday that Attorney General Eric Holder should either ``stop hurting the administration or leave.''

Issa to Holder: 'stop hurting the administration or leave'


But the first academic study on the subject has found that one in four lap dancers has a university degree and works in strip joints to boost their income.

One in four lap dancers has a university degree


Last week, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said it was ``so easy'' for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia students to get an A+ grade these days.


Tasmania will get a new innovation, science and technology portfolio as part of the new government to be announced by Premier David Bartlett.

Tasmania gets innovation, science and technology portfolio