Former hockey star Guy Lafleur turned himself over to Montreal police Thursday, a day after a warrant was drawn up for his arrest for giving contradictory evidence as a witness at his son's bail hearing.

Lafleur turns himself over to Montreal police


Toronto has exercised its fourth year team option on Andrea Bargnani.


A substance found in breast milk can kill cancer cells, reveal studies carried out by researchers at Lund University and the University of Gothenburg.

Substance in breast milk kills cancer cells


The Los Angeles City Council has approved a $7 billion budget that includes funding to maintain the current size of the Los Angeles Police Department.

La City council approves $7 billion budget


Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Virbhadra Singh resigned Tuesday after a court in Shimla framed corruption charges against him and his wife.


Internet bosses meeting in Singapore today voted to allow virtually unlimited new domain names based on themes as varied as company brands, entertainment and political causes.

Internet bosses vote to allow unlimited domain names


The Board of Directors of Eaton Vance Corp. /quotes/zigman/225518/quotes/nls/ev EV -0.28% today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share on its common stock.


Lehman Brothers, a 158-year-old investment bank choked by the credit crisis and falling real estate values, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from its creditors Monday and said it was trying to sell off key business units.


A 38-year-old Congolese man faced the Perth Magistrates Court today charged with possessing a false passport.

Congolese man charged with possessing false passport


ChaCha has raised $20 million in a sixth round of institutional financing, according to a NYT DealBook report.

ChaCha raised $20 million in sixth round of institutional financing


Jaguar is issuing a recall on certain 2010 model Jaguar XF and XK vehicles that were manufactured between June 27, 2009 and March 10, 2010.

Jaguar issues recall for certain my 2010 Jaguar XF and XK vehicles


Manager Roberto Martinez has asked to leave Wigan and has been given permission to speak to Everton, Latics chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed to Press Association Sport.


Funeral arrangements were pending today for Johnny Grant, the colorful honorary mayor of Hollywood and longtime Hollywood Christmas Parade producer who became the famed area's most vocal booster.

Funeral arrangements pending for Johnny Grant


Former presidential guard Mykola Melnychenko has accused former president Leonid Kuchma and former National Bank of Ukraine chairman Viktor Yuschenko of illegally printing hryvnia in 1999.

Melnychenko accuses Kuchma and Yuschenko of illegally printing hryvnia in 1999


A CHARITABLE trust which aims to promote innovative housing projects including self-build and renovated homes is seeking board members.


Climate change is a major challenge faced by rainfed areas through long spells of drought and followed by heavy rains causing floods, according to the Director of Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, B. Venkateswaralu.

``Climate change a major challenge in rainfed areas''


South Korean communications provider SK Telecom has launched a mobile advertising platform, 'T ad,' reports the Reuters.

SK Telecom launches mobile advertising platform


Zac Efron has admitted that he finds Nicole Kidman gorgeous and that he has always had a crush on the blue-eyed beauty.


The brother of man killed during a home invasion last week in Union County now faces a murder charge in a shooting early Monday morning.

Brother of man killed in home invasion faces murder charge


Zandra Rhodes, the celebrity fashion designer whose clients included Princess Diana, was reported to be involved in a car crash at San Diego.

Celebrity fashion designer Zandra Rhodes involved in car crash


Bollywood funnyman Arshad Warsi says he is being asked to make film on a love story that he had written almost a decade ago.


NSW Treasurer Michael Costa is refusing to go quietly after Premier Morris Iemma on Thursday night informed him he would be dumped.


Foreign residents sold a net $160 million of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange shares in May, and $210 million of shares in Israeli companies traded abroad, the Bank of Israel reported today.

Foreign residents sold net $160 million in TASE shares in May


A British bomb disposal expert was killed in southern Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device went off as he was clearing a road, the Ministry of Defence in London said.

British bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan:


A Florida woman crashed her car into a house early Friday morning while she and her boyfriend were ``getting a little amorous'' in the vehicle, police say.

Florida woman crashes car while being 'amorous':


On Thursday, WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward suffered a cut over his right eye during sparring, putting his October 29 title unification bout with WBC super middleweight champion Carl Forch on hold.


As part of its commitment to address the lower part of the pyramid, the Rs.150,000-crore Tata group is innovating affordable products for the masses, its chairman Ratan Tata said here Wednesday.

'Tata group innovating affordable products for masses'


A POLICE officer fled from a crash scene where his vehicle narrowly missed an ambulance and ended up in a ditch.


Doctors in Pakistan are fighting to save the life of a baby boy born with six legs because of a rare genetic condition, hospital officials said yesterday.

Doctors fight to save life of baby boy with six legs


US forces shot down an Iranian drone aircraft that ventured inside Iraq several weeks ago, a senior Iraqi military official said on Monday.


FRUSTRATION is mounting amongst consumers in Paphos as random power cuts continue to sweep the district, causing havoc to day to day life, especially with the randomness of it all.

Frustration mounts in Paphos over random power cuts


Lindsay Lohan was abandoned by girlfriend Samantha Ronson in Las Vegas.

Lindsay Lohan abandoned by Samantha Ronson


CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday formally launched 'Uththan' and 'Talimi Marquaz' schemes meant for bringing back children of economically weaker sections to schools.

CM launches 'Uththan', 'Talimi Marquaz' schemes


The FAA has issued its first license permitting the reentry to earth of a privately developed spacecraft to the Space Exploration Technologies Corp. The Space X Dragon space capsule will launch atop their Falcon 9 rocket on December 7 and return to earth.

FAA issues first license permitting reentry to earth


Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole is set to join French side Lille on a season-long loan deal.


Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh cautioned that the spectre of climate change will also have an unpredictable consequence on the water regime.

Climate change will have unpredictable consequence on water regime:


Shel Dorf, the founder of Comic-Con International in San Diego, one of the biggest comic book conventions in the world, has died at age 76, a spokesman said on Wednesday.

Comic-Con founder Shel Dorf dies at age 76


Amy Winehouse is adamant she hasn't used drugs ``in almost three years'' - and the former wild-living singer is determined to stay clean.

Amy Winehouse: 'I haven't used drugs in almost three years'


Pakistan reopened border crossings into Afghanistan for US and NATO troops this week after a seven-month closure of the supply routes.

Pakistan re-opens border to US, NATO troops


WestJet today announced July traffic statistics with a load factor of 79.7 per cent, capacity measured in available seat miles of 1.558 billion and revenue passenger miles of 1.242 billion.

WestJet announces a July load factor of 79.7 per cent


and now she's even hotter because Esquire has named the ``Black Swan'' beauty the Sexiest Woman Alive!

Mila kunis named the Sexiest Woman Alive!


Illinois Gov Pat Quinn signs the civil unions bill with one of 97 pens, during ceremonies in Chicago.

Illinois Gov. Quinn signs civil union bill


ConAgra, in a partnership with MSN, on Wednesday will launch an online sketch comedy series, The Working Lunch.


Two bombs ripped through two army vehicles in Iraq's Diyala province on Thursday, killing six Iraqi soldiers and injuring three, the Voices of Iraq news agency reported.

Two bombs kill six Iraqi soldiers, injure three


Indonesia's rupiah rose to a one- week high on speculation the central bank will tolerate gains to temper inflation.

Rupiah rises on speculation central Bank will tolerates gains


HMSHost Susan Goyette 240-694-4403 Susan.Goyette@HMSHost.com or Carla DeLuca 415-281-7165 Carla.DeLuca@hillandknowlton.com HMSHost, a world leader in travel shopping and dining, announced today the award of two new 12-year food, beverage, and retail concessions contract at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, part of the airport's $1.3 billion Terminal Area Improvement

HMSHost awarded food and retail contracts at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International airport


A stretch of the motorway was closed between junctions 31 and 32 at Preston.


MARIAH Carey shows off her glowing post-baby body after losing a staggering 70 pounds since giving birth.


Review Stocks Wednesday trended higher for a second day, but the move was much more subdued than Tuesday's push higher.


A female military intelligence specialist who was found dead in her Forces' accommodation room at Kandahar Air Field left ``no goodbyes or signs,'' a Canadian padre said at a ramp ceremony held for Major Michelle Mendes late last night.

Female intelligence specialist found dead


IBM has pulled out of the Blue Waters supercomputer project with the University of Illinois .


By Anonymous The Associated Press Donald Trump says Detroit is ``on the right path'' and he'd consider investing there.

Trump says he'd consider investing in Detroit


Sri Lankan air force pounded areas in the LTTE stronghold killing seven militants aboard a truck whereas, 26 others including two soldiers lost their lives in clashes elsewhere in the island nation's embattled north, officials said on Friday.

Sri Lankan air force pounds LTTE stronghold


Pamela Anderson is set to warm up the festive season by appearing on Dancing On Ice, according to reports.

Pamela Anderson to appear in 'Dancing on Ice'?


Padraig Harrington suffered a further blow to his preparations for next week's US Open when he missed the cut at the St Jude Classic on Saturday.


Former world No 1 Dinara Safina said she will miss the French Open and take an indefinite break from tennis in hopes of curing the back problem which has troubled her for the last several seasons.

Safina takes indefinite break from tennis


The 27th annual ``Trouble in Toyland'' report released Tuesday concedes most toys are safe.


On her second album It's Not Me, It's You, witty singer-songwriter Lily Allen shows that she has done some living since her first album Alright, Still.


The club pays tribute to former Sunderland manager Jimmy Adamson, who has sadly passed away at the age of 82.


Morpeth Town are third from bottom in the Northern League but they picked up a useful point at Consett, whose marksmen were Chris Scott and Andy Cuthbertson.


The Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices is thrilled that Marine Atlantic has dropped all fuel surcharges.


I just wanted to let you know that you saved my life.


A report suggests that India generates the least amount of spam amongst the BRIC nations.


India gold futures extended losses on Monday on falling crude oil prices, dimming the yellow metal's appeal as a safe hedge against oil-led inflation, analysts said.

India gold futures extend losses on falling crude


With prosecutors calling for the death penalty, testimony resumes today in the penalty phase of trial for a convicted arsonist who set fires that killed two elderly women in their trailers in Cathedral City a decade ago.

Testimony resumes in the penalty phase of trial for convicted arsonist


MOSCOW -Russian news agencies report that President Dmitry Medvedev may attend part of the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Medvedev may attend Vancouver Winter Olympics


Weak gravitational lensing is a uniquely promising way to learn how much dark matter there is in the Universe and how its distribution has evolved since the distant past.

Weak gravitational lensing uniquely promising to learn how much dark matter in Universe


A total of 1,047 people were planning to run as of Friday in the next general election for the 480-seat House of Representatives, which Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is expected to call later this year, according to a Kyodo News tally.

1,047 planning to run in next general election


Congress members in the Rajya Sabha on Friday went on a counter-offensive to blunt the relentless attack from the Opposition, which found itself outwitted on tactics and in preparation.


SureWest Communications, an independent communications holding company, on Tuesday said it agreed to sell the operating assets of its Wireless business to Verizon Communications Inc. for about $69.0 million.

SureWest Communications agrees to sell its Wireless business to Verizon Communications


``Canadian metal band, 7th REIGN, seeks drummer.


Four starving horses have been rescued by Henry County Animal Rescue in southeast Iowa.

4 starving horses rescued in southeast Iowa


A Hampton man was convicted by a federal jury Thursday of murdering a fellow drug dealer over a drug debt.


Hamilton, Ont., lost a fixture of its legal community late last month when a retired lawyer died from a lightning strike.

Hamilton lawyer dies in lightning strike


The Swedish furniture group IKEA on Thursday reported record earnings so far this year despite weaker demand.

IKEA reports record earnings despite weaker demand


This summer, the Pentagon will salute them, marking June as gay pride month just as it has marked other celebrations honoring racial or ethnic groups.


Two Beaumont men accused of trying to pass off flour tortillas as crack cocaine, then refusing to give refunds, were indicted on charges of aggravated robbery Thursday.

Two Beaumont men accused of trying to pass off tortillas as crack indicted for aggravated robbery


Police say two Ugandan children died in a fire while their parents watched a World Cup match on television nearby.

Two children die while parents watch World Cup match


Orlando gas prices fell 7 cents during the past week to $3.49 per gallon, continuing the downward trend in retail gas prices, according to motorist group AAA .


Superstar fighter Chael Sonnen has been suspended by the UFC because of his involvement in a money laundering scandal.


Novagali Pharma has entered into agreement with Ardeo Health for Nova23041 in the US and Canada with OCuSOFT.

Novagali enters into agreement with Ardeo for Nova23041


Bernie Madoff has been sentenced to 150 years in prison, the maximum penalty for his unprecedented investment frauds.

Bernie Madoff sentenced to 150 years in prison


Jene Morris tied her career high with 35 points to lead the Aztecs to a 76-70 win over DePaul on Saturday in the NCAA tournament's opening round.

Morris leads Aztecs to 76-70 win over DePaul


White Ferns captain Haidee Tiffen, a veteran of three Women's World Cup campaigns -- and a member of the victorious 2000 team -- has today announced her retirement from all levels of cricket.

White Ferns captain Haidee Tiffen announces retirement


Digidesign announced Friday ProTools 8, previewing the major upgrade to the company's signature line of digital recording software at AES.


Buenos Aires, June 25 Argentina has reported four more swine flu deaths, raising to 21 the number of people who have died with the A virus since it was first confirmed in the South American country in early May.

Argentina reports four more swine flu deaths


Minot police are investigating the death of a Minot woman whose body was found outside a southwest Minot bank Monday morning.

Police investigating after Minot woman's body found


A former St. Louis radio personality was found dead Tuesday at a home in Jonesboro, Ark.

Former St. Louis radio personality found dead


Actor Heath Ledger, the man portraying the Joker in the upcoming Batman film, The Dark Knight, was found dead on in his New York City apartment Jan. 22.


South African maize futures ended generally positive on Wednesday, supported by the weaker rand against the US dollar while rainfall weighed on the July white maize contract.


Brighter Minds Media, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has closed a brokered private placement of 2,841,666 common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $341,000 which was previously announced in a press release dated April 18, 2008.

Brighter Minds Media, Inc. announces closing of brokered private placement


Alcoa Inc. said on Friday it will permanently close its Fusina aluminum smelter near Venice, Italy, where production has been shut since June 2010.


Three undertrials, accused in a loot case, escaped from police custody while being taken to a court for hearing.

Three undertrials escape from police custody


Two Pueblo women are accused of stealing checks from a mailbox, and then using the checks at local stores.

Women accused of stealing checks from mailbox


LAHORE, Jan 23 ‑ Sri Lankan cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene said his team is one match away from a series win and he anticipates his team's success in third and last one day international against Pakistan here tomorrow, Saturday.

We are one match away from series win,Mahela Jayawardene


A USAirways captain piloting a Pittsburgh-bound flight was taken to a hospital Wednesday evening after smelling fumes in the cockpit.

Pilot taken to hospital after smelling fumes


So far, the Eagles have signed eight rookie free agents following the 2010 NFL draft.

The philadelphia Eagles rookie free agents:


Prominent industrialist Rajesh Adani of the Adani Group has withdrawn a petition filed against the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Gujarat high court.


VK Sharma of Anagram Stock Broking is of the view that one can remain invested in Kalindee Rail Nirman for long term.


Actress Daryl Hannah has been arrested outside the White House along with other environmental protesters against a proposed oil pipe.

Actress Daryl Hannah arrested outside the White House


MORE than 100,000 stray dogs will be poisoned in India Kashmir as part of an anti-rabies program.


Foreign journalists were barred from the vast square as uniformed and plainclothes police stood guard across the area which was the epicenter of the student-led movement that was crushed by the military on the night of June 3-4, 1989.


O'Hara-based Giant Eagle Inc. is canceling its foodperks program, in which customers earn supermarket discounts based on the amount of gas they buy at Giant Eagle's GetGo gas stations.


China Sunergy Co., Ltd., a specialized solar cell manufacturer based in Nanjing, China, today announced that it will hold its Annual General Meeting on August 25, 2009 at 9:00 am.

China Sunergy to hold Annual General Meeting on August 25, 2009


AP Economics Writer Worker productivity fell this spring more quickly than previously estimated and labor costs rose at a faster clip.

Productivity falls in spring, labor costs rise


Despite a Republican wave in Tuesday's election, Democrats retained control of both houses of the Illinois General Assembly for the fifth straight time.

Democrats retain both houses of Illinois General Assembly


OFFICIALS say a fin whale is stranded in a shallow fjord on the western coast of Denmark and is fighting for its life.


Power company NRG Energy Inc said it would buy privately held clean energy company Green Mountain Energy for $350 million in cash, joining a list of utilities looking to expand their portfolio of carbon-free generation.

NRG to buy Green Mountain Energy for $350 million


Beat writer Kent Babb suggests that the Chiefs are less likely to draft Aaron Curry No. 3 overall following the team's first minicamp.

Chiefs less likely to draft Aaron Curry?


Iowa State University Extension Economist John Lawrence says hog producers could break even in 2009, ``(producers are) still in the red ink now...it looks like the summer will be profitable, but unfortunately back to break even or lower in the fall.''


A woman and a dog were both struck by lightning in separate incidents Monday evening as storms rolled through Douglas County.

Woman, dog struck by lightning in separate incidents in Douglas County


The Supreme Court Tuesday said that there can be no blanket guidelines to regulate media reporting of sub-judice matters but restrictions could be sought in specific cases.

No guidelines to regulate media reporting of sub-judice matters:


Walter Cronkite, legendary CBS news anchorman, reportedly has had a health ``setback'' according to a CBS colleague.


The University of Iowa Department of Sports Information has confirmed that former Iowa Hawkeye football coach Forest Evashevski died overnight.

Former Hawkeye football coach Forest Evashevski dies


Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is the first Republican to sign on to sponsor legislation repealing the Defense of Marriage Act, the Log Cabin Republicans report in a press release:

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is first Republican to sign on to legislation repealing DOMA


A tour bus carrying 24 people from a Tucson youth group flips over near Eloy.


PayPal has unveiled a new mobile express checkout service for retailers, which gives customers the same experience on their mobile phones as PayPal express checkout.

PayPal unveils mobile express checkout service


Phil Humber, who underwent Tommy John surgery seven years ago, threw the first perfect game in the majors in almost two years, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.

Phil Humber throws perfect game for Chicago White Sox


British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to resign from government in the wake of embarrassing revelations about parliamentary expenses, according to the BBC and Sky News television.


The White House has said that US President Barack Obama does not rule out a complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by 2014.

White House does not rule out withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by 2014


MILA Kunis kept her promise to an American Marine by attending the Marine Corps Ball in Greeneville, North Carolina, on Friday.


An employee of Dick's Sporting Goods contacted police at 11:57 am Nov. 15 when they recognized that booze and hunting is not a good mix.


The College of New Jersey men's tennis team saw its season come to a close on Saturday ass the Lions fell to Vassar College 5-1 in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.


A submachine gun capable of emptying a 30-round clip in under 30 seconds was seized during a raid at a North End home last Sunday, city police said yesterday.


A Decatur woman was arrested Wednesday and charged with theft and fraudulent use of an acquaintance's credit card, according to Decatur police.

Decatur woman charged with theft, fraudulent use of acquaintance's credit card


The Ford Motor Company said Monday afternoon that it was planning a public offering of 300 million shares to help finance its retiree health care trust.

Ford plans public offering of 300 million shares


EMC Corporation, the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, announced that it has acquired majority ownership of Data Domain, Inc..

EMC acquires majority ownership of Data Domain


The rand dipped against the dollar in early Thursday trade, largely tracking global trends a day after the central bank reiterated it would leave the exchange rate to be determined by markets.


A 40-page probable cause affidavit released following the arrest of three suspects in the south side disaster suggests a pattern of fraud for profit and details several inconsistencies.

Probable cause suggests pattern of fraud, details inconsistencies


Rex Energy Corporation ``Rex Energy'' /quotes/zigman/107011/quotes/nls/rexx REXX -10.93% today announced that it is commencing, subject to market conditions, an underwritten public offering of 7.0 million shares of its common stock.

Rex Energy Corporation announces public offering of common stock


The Manx Missile has been injured in a sprint finish in the Tour Down Under.


Trey Burke is scheduled to work out for the Orlando Magic before the June 27 draft.

Trey Burke scheduled to work out for Magic


Microsoft will showcase IPTV on Xbox 360 for the first time in Europe at The Connected Home show to be held in Olympia, London on 5-7 March, 2007.


Congress leader VM Sudheeran said that CPM was trying to appease Muslim minorities by taking a posture against the Indo-US nuclear deal.


Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell has a sprained right knee and is questionable for the team's April 28 spring game.

Michigan State qb Andrew Maxwell has sprained right knee


Manchester United has just signed a training kit sponsorship deal with DHL thought to be worth about £10m per season.

Manchester United signs training kit sponsorship deal


British No1 Andy Murray reckons that Rafael Nadal will soon overtake Roger Federer as top dog of tennis.

Rafael Nadal will soon overtake Federer:


Tennis Zimbabwe is in a race against time to beat the June 6 deadline to submit the provisional team for the 2011 Euro-Africa Zone Group Three qualifiers to be played in Egypt.

Tennis zim racing against time to beat deadline


A former World Championship bridge player was found guilty of murdering his wife in a savage knife attack in Lancashire.


Napa, Calif. '' Tom Cable went on the defensive Tuesday and the NFL said it would investigate reports that the Oakland Raiders coach got into a fight that sent one of his assistants to the hospital.

NFL investigating reports of Raiders coach fight


A Newtown gunman photo from college has been revealed this week, as Fox News reported this Wednesday, April 3, 2013, that a new photo of the gunman who killed 20 elementary school students and six adults in a tragic Conn. shooting late last year was recently released by the shooter's former college.


A baby has been born on a packed rush hour commuter train travelling from central London to Kent.


Human Rights Watch on Tuesday called on governments in the region to publicly reject a satellite broadcast charter passed by the Arab League that looks to clamp down on political and religious expression.

Human Rights Watch calls to reject broadcast charter


Dubai Bank has opened a new branch at Al Twar, located within the Dubai Municipality premises, to give residents of the area access the Shari'a-compliant banking services.


The Joneses hunk David Duchovny has revealed that he wants to reopen the X-Files.

Goats star David Duchovny wants to reopen the X-Files


Clifford Chance is to add to its highly successful Central and Eastern European offices by opening an office in Kiev in response to the growing demand for legal services in the Ukraine from both regional and international clients.


The Senate has voted to tighten sanctions on Iran, targeting its energy and shipping industries.

Senate votes to tighten sanctions on Iran


A radio station's missing trailer that was taken along with a truck was found burned.


Amazon.com today announced that it will launch a Kindle app for the new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer.

Amazon to launch Kindle app for new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer


But now it's getting some additional adornment: for the past few weeks, a group of students has been painting its walls with a series of intricate black, white, pink, and silver designs.


The Call 3 E-Waste Drive at Cal Expo brought in some real antiques, and it's all for a good cause.


A Hampton woman was charged Tuesday morning with cruelty to animals and dealing in stolen property.

Hampton woman charged with cruelty to animals


Boston Celtics player Gabe Pruitt was arrested in Hollywood today on accusations of driving under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Boston Celtics player Gabe Pruitt arrested in Hollywood


Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PhD from Israeli university A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month.


Elliott Carter, one of the indisputably great American composers in history, turned 100.


WAPA America today announced that it has entered into agreements with Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks to carry its programming.

Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks to carry WAPA America


Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski won re-election to the Senate on Wednesday, following a two-week count of write-in ballots.

Gop's Murkowski wins re-election to Senate


The Ukrainian government at a meeting on Wednesday is planning to make the number of decisions on prolonging cooperation between Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund, Ukrainian Premier Yulia Tymoshenko said while opening the meeting of the government.

Government to make number of decisions on cooperation between Ukraine and International Monetary Fund


Kavya Shivashankar, a 13-year-old student from Olathe, Kansas, whose parents migrated to the United States from India has won the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee 2009 final.

Kavya Shivashankar wins Scripps National Spelling Bee 2009


Automotive lighting and electronics supplier HELLA has announced plans to manufacture electronic products in Brazil in partnership with Sao Paulo-based Emicol, one of Brazil's leading producers of electronic and electro-mechanical components.

HELLA to manufacture electronic products in Brazil


Celebrity chef Keith Floyd has died at the age of 65 following a heart attack.


Atari Teenage Riot have announced a second London date of 1 March at the Old Blue Last, Shoreditch.

Atari Teenage Riot announce second London date


While there are doubtless many case studies that have been done on the psychological effects of menopause reduced sex drives on spouses, there is little anecdotal evidence presented by the actual human beings themselves and the personal trials they experience in their own lives.

Psychological effects of menopause reduced sex drive on spouses


Cheryl Cole has broken her silence since her exit from US X Factor to assure worried fans she's all right.


News.Az reprints from Forbes article ``Pipeline would loosen Russian stranglehold on European natural gas supply'' by Dr. Michael Economides.


Indonesia's central bank may keep interest rates at a record low this week, tolerating inflation that has accelerated to a 21-month high as policy makers seek to avoid attracting more capital inflows.

Indonesia may keep rate at record low, tolerating inflation


Elmira Police are investigating two shootings that happened in the city early Sunday morning, sending two people to the hospital.


At last 5 terrorists killed in US drone attack late in the evening on Sunday in North Waziristan when pilot-less spy planes hurled missiles on a vehicle of militants.


Chinese rule is handing down a ``death sentence'' to Tibetans, the Dalai Lama said yesterday, ahead of a meeting to decide Tibet's future approach to Beijing.

China handing 'death sentence' down to Tibetans:


The prime accused in the July 9 molestation case of a teenage girl, Amar Jyoti Kalita, was on Wednesday brought back to Guwahati from Varanasi, where he was caught by a special investigation team of Assam police.

Prime accused in molestation case brought to Guwahati


A case was filed in a local court in Bihar against spiritual leader Asaram Bapu for his controversial remark in the Delhi gangrape case and the court has taken cognisance of it.

Case filed against Asaram Bapu over remarks on Delhi gangrape


Foxconn to widen scope of union elections Taiwan-owned Foxconn Technology Group, a leading maker of Apple's iPhones and gadgets for other global brands, is widening the scope of union elections at its sprawling facilities in China.


It's a strange and rare case that a female is facing this charge, but to add to that, she's accused of indecent assault against a 17 year-old female minor.

Female accused of indecent assault of another female


``His position is ethically untenable and he should resign,'' said party leaders who spoke to this paper last week.

Jeffrey Pullicino-Orlando ``should resign'' say party leaders


Triathlon New Zealand is applauding SPARC for the increased funding made available to elite athletes, saying it can only help both the individuals concerned and the sport to grow and achieve yet more success on the international stage.


Globus Maritime Limited, a dry bulk shipping company, announced today that the annual meeting of shareholders will be held at the offices of Globus Shipmanagement Corp. at 128 Vouliagmenis Avenue in Glyfada, Greece, on August 9, 2011 at 11:00 am local time.

Globus Maritime announces annual meeting of shareholders


Royal Bank of Scotland said that it would have to sell more of its businesses than originally planned to gain European approval for state support.

RBS to sell more businesses than planned


Italian giant slalom specialist Denise Karbon has injured her right knee in training and will require surgery, the latest in a series of operations that have slowed the skier's career.


Men's Wearhouse announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share on the Company's common stock, payable on September 24, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 14, 2010.

Men's Wearhouse declares quarterly cash dividend


Katsidis retained his WBO interim lightweight boxing world title with the win.


UPCC chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi today walked free from jail here after securing interim bail in a case of derogatory remarks against Mayawati and regretted her controversial statement but said the chief minister had no right to continue in office.


New figures from Aviva's bi-annual SME Pulse has revealed that over a third of restaurateurs have found trading conditions tougher than expected so far this year.

Over a third of restaurateurs finding trading tougher than expected


To help new and potential students either brush up on or learn basic computer skills, Ivy Tech Community College is offering free computer skills workshops at its Anderson, Marion and Muncie campuses.

Ivy Tech to offer free computer skills workshops


A Philadelphia man was charged with assault Monday after beating a staff member at a Jim Thorpe youth services facility.

Philadelphia man charged with assault at Jim Thorpe youth services


Lobos Senior Guard Dairese Gary has torn ACL and will not play in the NIT this Tuesday night against UTEP.


Elstree Studios is getting a multi million pound investment to fund new film and television production facilities.

Elstree Studios to get multi million pound investment


A SUSPECTED robber was shot dead and five others arrested during a break-in at a security company's headquarters in East London, Eastern Cape police said today.


RALEIGH, NC Freshman CJ Leslie had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help North Carolina State beat Clemson 69-61 on Thursday night.


London, Oct 15 The 'Bleeding Love' singer Leona Lewis was punched in the face by a fan at a book signing yesterday at a shop in London's Piccadilly district.


In Belarus, an authoritarian, former Soviet nation, even a pillow fight can be seen as a threat to national security.

Belarus pillow fight seen a threat to their national security?


A FEMALE police officer has been charged with drink driving after allegedly recording a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit early yesterday.

Police officer charged with drink-driving


Indian commandos battled to flush out terrorists still resisting in three pockets in the country's financial capital this morning, more than 24 hours after heavily armed fighters killed at least 119 people in coordinated attacks.

Commandos in battle to flush out terrorists


Motion City Soundtrack have partnered up with the good people at Rolling Stone to stream their brand new single ``True Romance'' and can be heard by clicking here.

Motion City Soundtrack stream new single ``True Romance''


Indonesian Open winner Saina Nehwal gets grand welcome at the Hyderabad airport as she returns back to India making the country proud.

Saina Nehwal gets grand welcome at Hyderabad airport


Due to state cutbacks in payments, pharmacy giant Walgreen has threatened to stop filling Medicaid prescriptions at more than half of its locations in Washington state.

Walgreen threatens to stop filling Medicaid prescriptions


The board of directors for Mississippi Public Broadcasting has started searching for a new executive director for the statewide network of radio and television stations.

Mississippi public Broadcasting searches for new director;


Football's world governing body FIFA said on Thursday that it had ``provisionally and conditionally'' lifted its 12-month ban on Iraq taking part in international competition.


Argentine Inter Milan defender Nicolas Burdisso agreed to join AS Roma after coach Jose Mourinho reiterated his desire to trim his large squad.


Ganja worth Rs 2.70 lakh has been seized from a man posing as a reporter of a Urdu daily, police said.


Mariah Carey has infuriated radio bosses when she canceled all her radio stations interview because she's ``not a morning person.''

Diva Mariah Carey infuriates radio bosses after canceling interview


Damon Albarn joined Massive Attack onstage last night at their show at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London.

Damon Albarn joins Massive Attack onstage


From scantily-clad, gyrating go-go dancers at the beach volleyball to Germany's finest hockey player baring all for a steamy photo-shoot, sex sells at the Olympics.


Various local, state and national politicians representing the area are honoring veterans via their Twitter sites.

Local, state politicians honor veterans on Twitter


A metro Atlanta real estate agent was sentenced Friday to 14 years in federal prison in a multi-million-dollar mortgage fraud scheme.

Atlanta real estate agent sentenced in mortgage fraud scheme


Around 10 lakh people were directly affected due to flood in 22 districts, according to Ministry of Food and Disaster Management sources.


Albert Pujols, who returned to action after taking a week to rest a sore back, hit two hard singles in the St. Louis Cardinals' 8-5 victory against the Houston Astros on Saturday.


What defines the Bluegrass region of Central Kentucky?


Hedge funds took in $6.1 billion in August as the industry outperformed slumping markets, according to data released on Monday.

Hedge funds take in $6.1 billion in August


San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has pulled way ahead of Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn in the Democratic primary race for lieutenant governor, according to Newsom's internal polling.

Newsom pulls ahead in race for lieutenant governor, according to internal polling


New funding is set to help Lichfield food businesses improve their hygiene and safety standards.

Funding helps Lichfield food businesses to improve


Parliamentary factions ``Industrialists'' and ``New Rights'' do not join decision of the United National Council to quit dialogue with parliamentary majority

``Industrialists'' and ``New Rights'' do not join quitting dialogue with majority


US adults spent an average of 13 hours a week online in 2009, off slightly from last year, when average weekly online use was 14 hours, according to a poll by Harris Interactive.


Manager of International Affairs of Iran΄s National Oil Company said Iran has not stopped oil exports to Greece and Spain, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported Wednesday.

Iran has not stopped oil exports to Greece, Spain


A Halifax man is facing 19 charges stemming from a fatal car crash in the city last month.

Halifax man facing 19 charges in fatal crash


Due to revenue generated by two new casinos in Maryland, Laurel Park will increase its overnight purses by an average of $26,000 per day starting February 2.


The New York Mets announced today that they have signed right-handed pitcher Claudio Vargas to a Minor League contract.


There are many reasons why hiring a freelance web designer is a vast benefit for you.


A US delegation on Monday met Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in this north Indian town to finalise details of his proposed US visit next month, a Tibetan official said.


AK Party government did not remain silent to Israeli massacre on ``Mavi Marmara'' aid ship, Erdogan.

We did not remain silent on Israeli massacre - Erdogan


/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Czech government postponed a parliamentary vote Tuesday on a deal to place a US missile defense installation in the country.

Czech government postponed a parliamentary vote on US missile defense installation


Alternative remedies can be dangerous for children and could even lead to death.


Norwegian credit growth slowed in November for the first time since June amid signs the European debt crisis will hurt export demand from the Nordic economy.

Norwegian credit growth slowed for first time since June


BJP on Sunday claimed to have sorted out the crisis in Uttarakhand after talks with the rebel leadership.

BJP claims to have sorted out crisis in Uttarakhand


BULAWAYO-based textile company Merlin has been placed under provisional judicial management for the second time in 10 years.


The District 518 Board of Education approved salary increases for teachers and other positions Tuesday despite one board member's protest -- not over the amount, but over the method for determining the salary amount.


Asian markets drifted lower Wednesday as dollar weakness hit exporters while commodity stocks gained on a jump in oil and gold prices.


A Chinese fishing boat with 24 people on board has been seized off the Kenyan coast by ``unidentified persons'', China's official Xinhua news agency said.

Chinese fishing boat seized off Kenyan coast


The shuttle Endeavour left the International Space Station and headed home today, leaving behind a nearly-complete outpost with the best ever windows on the world.

Shuttle leaves International space station


Footballers don't know what is good for them except when it comes to pay increases and then they are the full quid.


Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford said he wore a glove against the Chicago Bears during a 37-13 loss because he had a fractured finger in his right throwing hand.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford wore a glove because he had a fractured finger


The typical annual cost associated with owning and running a home in the UK has risen by 1.9 per cent from £9,411 in 2012 to £9,5901.

Annual cost of owning and running a home on the rise


HJ International Hotel, the fourth five-star hotel in Houjie, Dongguan, has celebrated its soft opening.

Hj International Hotel celebrates soft opening


SUPERVALU INC. today reported first quarter fiscal 2011 net sales of $11.5 billion and net earnings of $67 million, or $0.31 per diluted share.

SUPERVALU reports first quarter fiscal 2011 earnings


Mitt Romney said it was a compliment to be called the grandfather of ``Obamacare'' -- a statement likely to anger conservatives already skeptical of his Massachusetts health insurance program that served as a model for President Obama's federal plan.

Romney says it's a compliment to be called grandfather of 'Obamacare'


Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts will endorse Senate colleague Barack Obama for president, party officials confirmed Sunday.


Lezcano, citing family reasons, resigned as Lake Elsinore Storm manager.


Casey Affleck is being sued for sexual harrassment again by a second woman named Amanda White.

Casey Affleck sued for sexual harrassment again!


Malaysia and Indonesia can work together and establish strategic partnerships in six main economic areas namely contract farming, halal products, tourism, commodities, biotechnology and auto spare parts, says deputy Secretary General in the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development, Che Mohd Hashim Abdullah.

Malaysia, Indonesia can work together in six economic areas


Israeli forces Wednesday arrested 20 Palestinians from all over the West Bank, according to local and security sources.

Israeli forces arrest 20 Palestinians in West Bank


Kerala, which is totally dependent on supply of provisions from neighbouring states, now has packed and branded sand from Tamil Nadu to sustain its booming construction industry.


Apple loses rights to Brazil trademark Updated: 09:48, Thursday February 14, 2013 Regulators in Brazil have rejected Apple's application to register its iPhone trademark in the country, having already recognised a local manufacturer's claim to the name.


BJP leader Varun Gandhi today hit out at Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh for his comments that there is a nexus between his party and Team Anna, saying he should ``stop tilting at the windmills''.


The opposition extends date for fulfillment of the demand concerning majoritarian MPs until March 24.

Opposition extends date for fulfillment of demand


Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones struggled to learn lines for his small screen acting debut because his dyslexia makes memorising scripts incredibly hard.

Tom Jones - Sir Tom Jones struggled with acting


Chairman Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Thursday termed Mumbai blasts were the worst face of terrorism.


BREMEN, Germany -Werder Bremen central defender Per Mertesacker may miss the UEFA Cup final against Shakhtar Donetsk after damaging ligaments in his right foot.

Werder's Mertesacker May miss UEFA Cup final


The Dayton Dragons have set the record for consecutive sellouts by a pro franchise in North America -- and there is no end in sight.

Dayton Dragons set record for consecutive sellouts


Gannett, the Virginia-based publisher of USA Today, has acquired social media firm Ripple6 for an undisclosed sum.

Gannett acquires social media company Ripple6


The Church of England is braced for the first wave of defections to the Roman Catholic Church this weekend when the Pope's group for disaffected Anglicans opens its doors and three former bishops are ordained as priests.

Church of England braced for wave of defections to Catholic Church


Genelia leads the good life by loving and appreciating others


High water is leading to some fine fishing in the Dakotas this spring.


Eugene ``Pucky'' Sandager said the Hills Bros. farm operation in southwest Minnesota has made the transition from planting to other tasks this spring.

Sandagers transition from planting to other tasks


New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is considering whether to have offseason surgery on his sore right shoulder.

Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera considering surgery


Vauxhall is to replace its successful Combo van with a new panel van based on Fiat's award-winning Dobl ò platform .


Members of the local government pension scheme are voting on a deal that could end their dispute.

Local government pensions scheme: vote against the deal


Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has received his first regular intelligence briefing from the Obama administration during a stop in Los Angeles.

Romney receives first intelligence briefing


Ohio State will play an extra Big Ten football game under the realignment plan under consideration by the conference.

Ohio State to play extra Big Ten conference game under realignment


On Jan. 30 the American country singer Luke Bryan announced on his official website that he will release a new compilation album entitled ``Spring Break...


North Korea asked for rice and cement aid from South Korea before announcing the release of a South Korean boat seized last month for illegal fishing, a report said Tuesday.

N.Korea asks for rice aid from S.Korea: report


WKU faculty members filled Van Meter Auditorium on Friday morning to hear what new Provost Gordon Emslie and new Vice President of Research Gordon Baylis had to say about meeting those challenges in the coming years, and many expressed frustration over financial allocations and salaries.


China and Iraq face a ``critical'' World Cup qualifying clash Tuesday as Asia's big powers look set to step closer to the 2014 tournament in Brazil.


Since the last two years, I am continuously feeling breathless and life seems to be too boring.

I am feeling breathless and life seems to be too boring


A Strongsville man has been indicted for failing to pay more than $37,000 in child support.

Strongsville man indicted for failing to pay child support


CONTACT US If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for ``How I Got This Body,'' e-mail us at body@startribune.com and include your name, age, contact information and an explanation of your fitness story.


Vote counting has begun in Nigeria following the presidential election, in which incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan has the biggest chance to win.

Vote counting begins in Nigeria election


Two people were killed and two were injured in a balloon crash near Minsk on Friday evening.

Two killed, two injured in balloon crash near Minsk


Actress Kirsten Dunst has won a restraining order against a gun-toting stalker who kept turning at her mansion.

Kirsten Dunst wins restraining order against stalker


France will withdraw its sole aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle from its Libya mission for maintenance, Defence Minister Gerard Longuet said.

France to withdraw aircraft carrier from Libya mission


A Madison crack cocaine dealer got 20 years in prison without parole at his sentencing on Wednesday.


Five Hamas militants were killed in an Israeli air strike on a minibus in the Islamist-ruled Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as the United Nations called on all sides to find ways to end the violence.

Five militants killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza


David Orazietti was joined today by local supporters who helped him officially launch his re-election campaign to continue representing Sault Ste. Marie residents at Queen's Park.

David Orazietti launches re-election campaign


Gerard Butler is caught picking food bits out of his teeth on the set of his new movie, Machine Gun Preacher, on Wednesday in Detroit, Mich.

Gerard Butler picks food out of his teeth


American singer Selena Gomez has announced her world tour plans that will take her to 56 cities.


I was asked on the radio yesterday whether Iraq's sectarian wars are really over.


A NEW memorial to one of the pioneers of the water cure is being proposed by Malvern Spa Association.

NEW memorial to pioneers of the water cure proposed


E.ON has appointed Daren Carter as its new head of marketing communications for its Energy Solutions business.

E.ON appoints new head of marketing communications


Google has added a new weather layer to Google Maps with the assistance from Navy researchers in Monterey, CA.


Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan is expected to test the free agent market on July 1, according TSN.ca.

Shane Doan is expected to test free agent market


Flamboyant retired US basketball player Dennis Rodman, known for his ``bad boy'' image, is visiting North Korea.

Basketball player Dennis Rodman visits North Korea


AN academic and head of a teachers' union believes that with good guidelines, the school court system could work well.


Hawaii's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was basically unchanged according to the latest numbers.

Seasonally adjusted unemployment unchanged


Arsenal have confirmed that Nicklas Bendtner will undergo minor groin surgery on Tuesday and is set be out of action for up to four weeks.


Oregon-based Umpqua Bank, which in June acquired the failed Nevada Security Bank, has opened a commercial banking center at 3490 S. Virginia St. in Reno.

Umpqua Bank opens commercial banking center


Bernie Ecclestone, the Formula One supremo, has refuted claims that he owes a number of teams money.


Star winger Joe Rokocoko is set to return to Auckland and help his club team in their quest for the ITM Cup.


A Norfolk police cruiser crashed into a light pole at an intersection Wednesday afternoon, according to police.


In an era where divorce tourism is becoming increasingly common, with the globe-trotting super-wealthy trying to split up wherever will give them the best deal, London has the potential to become the divorce capital of the world.

Will London become the divorce capital of the world?


A car hit the New Market post office at 9444 John Sevier Rd. Friday afternoon around 4:00.


Katie Piper, 29, from London, will be given a special recognition award at the Pride of Britain Awards.

Katie Piper to be given special recognition award


On Saturday, June 4, world-renowned DJ and musician Mark Ronson spun an exclusive set behind the turntables at Las Vegas' hottest club on the strip, HAZE Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino, marking his first Las Vegas performance in three years.


Greece's public TV and radio network, ERT, has been shut down by the Greek government - to save money.

Greece's public TV network ERT shut down to save money


Certain types of non-oral hormonal contraceptive, such as the skin patch, implant and vaginal ring, may carry a higher risk of serious blood clots than other methods, a study has found.

Contraceptive patch and implant 'may carry higher risk of blood clots'


You can now use your mobile to study for exams, such as GRE, GMAT, CAT, CET, SNAP, NMAT, thanks to an application developed by the Mumbai-based IT firm Delta Technologies.


A NEW UN report released today says that children as young as 8 years old have been victims of killing, arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, sexual violence, and have been used as human shields in Syria.

Children being used as human shields in Syria --


Police are looking for a suspect linked to 15 banks robberies in Toronto the past few months.

Police looking for suspect after 15 bank robberies


Karl Kassel says he'll ask for a recount after losing a state House race by one vote to incumbent Mike Kelly.


One of my favorite authors, Jungian analyst Robert Johnson, says that good love is like a bowl of oatmeal.


Newly crowned world champion Rossi won the Malaysian MotoGP on his Yamaha, with Pedrosa riding a Honda finishing a distant second.


A Cincinnati man has been sentenced to five years in prison in northern Kentucky for running over his wife and killing her.

Man sentenced for running over, killing wife


Goldman Sachs Group is surrendering its Irish banking license following the sale of the company's hedge fund administration unit, which operated in the country, to State Street last year.

Goldman Sachs surrenders Irish banking license


Petronet LNG expects to sell power from its upcoming Kochi plant at a tariff between Rs. 6 and Rs. 6.5 a unit.

Petronet LNG expects to sell power from Kochi plant at Rs. 6.5 a unit


A cold front will move across the state during the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.


The rand remained under pressure in early trade on Friday, along with global stock markets and commodities.


German auto company Volkswagen said on Tuesday it sold more than two million vehicles between January and May, a twelve percent boost in sales from the same period last year.

Volkswagen sells two million vehicles since January


French auto and motorcycle giant Peugeot-Citroen is launching its car production facility in India.

Peugeot-Citroen is launching car production facility in India


Thrashers prospect Patrice Cormier has pleaded not guilty to an assault charge stemming from an elbow thrown during a Quebec junior hockey league game last season.


President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovych is about to pay visit to Cuba in May.

Yanukovych is about to visit Cuba in May


Republican Senator Norm Coleman is calling on Alaska Senator Ted Stevens to resign.


A MAN trapped on his boat after he collapsed had to be rescued by firefighters.

Man trapped on boat is rescued by firefighters


Two pilots injured during a hijacking on a New Zealand domestic flight are in line for bravery awards.

Pilots injured in hijacking in Line for awards


Adeptia, the industry leader in holistic enterprise business integration, announced today a strategic OEM partnership with Prodagio Software, the best-in-class provider of Accounts Payable Invoice Automation software.

Adeptia announces OEM partnership with Prodagio Software


Cult series Mad Men has boosted sales of whisky, as characters Don Draper and Joan Holloway make it the stylish must-have drink for all of us.


In a pilot project to be implemented by the education ministry, Sarawak is targeting to set up seven pre-schools at remote longhouses in the state by next month.

Sarawak targets seven pre-schools at remote longhouses next month


After nearly six years, Ilayaraja will be performing live in concert at Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.


A Wolf Point man died in a one-vehicle accident that wasn't discovered and reported until Thursday afternoon.


Songwriter Delaney Bramlett, who co-wrote songs like ``Let It Rain'' and the Carpenters' hit ``Superstar'' with Eric Clapton, died Saturday at a Los Angeles hospital of complications from gallbladder surgery.

Songwriter Delaney Bramlett, who co-wrote songs with Eric Clapton, dies


A 28-year-old Temecula man was found dead Saturday night in Canyon Lake by police officers investigating reports of a pedestrian walking in a roadway, according to authorities.


Delta Air Lines said Friday that it will give $264 million in profit sharing checks to its employees for meeting the company's operational goals.


State Rep. Tom Conroy, D-Wayland, will be holding office hours on Friday, Jan. 20 at the following times and locations:

State Rep. Tom Conroy holding office hours


The City Council voted to increase the number of so-called green carts on city streets as it tries to combat obesity and diabetes.

City Council votes to increase number of green carts


A Miami police officer shot and killed a man who was waving a butcher knife and acting erratically, police said.


P Diddy has admitted that he suffers from insomnia.


A WOMAN committed suicide over some domestic issue at Islampura while a youth killed his beloved by setting her ablaze in the Shahdra area on Saturday.

WOMAN commits suicide, youth kills beloved


Power company Entergy Corp. said Wednesday it has named an MIT business school professor to its board.

Power company Entergy names MIT professor to board


A Chinese student has had more than £100,000 confiscated from her, the Crown Office said today.

Chinese student has more than £100,000 confiscated


Belgian inflation accelerated in December to its highest level since November 2008 after easing to three-month low in November, figures showed.

Belgian inflation accelerates in December


A Nigerian woman was rescued from a brothel in central Cape Town, Western Cape police said.


Gross mortgage lending fell last month to its lowest April level for ten years, according to new figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.


The following is a list of initial public offerings that priced during the week of Mar. 8-12.


Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace suffered a partially collapsed left lung and a fractured rib late in the team's double-overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, team officials said Wednesday.

Bobcats' Wallace suffers partially collapsed lung, fractured rib


And apparently it's helping her career - and she said she doesn't want men telling her what to do.

Heidi Montag doesn't want men telling her what to do


Capitol police confirmed they are investigating an online death threat against the governor.

Police investigate death threat against governor


Water main breaks disrupted water service Monday to areas in east and west Rapid City.


I am sure some of you will wonder why I am bringing this up after the fact, but Bart Hubbuch provides the details of what the Jets offered Nnamdi Asomugha.

Details of what the new york Jets offered Nnamdi Asomugha


Syria is providing a ``wider array'' of missiles to Hezbollah, a US diplomat said Friday, stopping short of accusing Damascus of supplying Scuds to the Lebanese Shiite militia.

Syria providing 'wider array' of missiles to Hezbollah:


The Sons of the American Legion will host a baggo tournament Sunday, Feb. 20 at 11 am at the American Legion Hall 122 W. Palatine Road.

American Legion to host baggo tournament


Rihanna was forced to evacuate her London hotel after a fire broke out in the building early Wednesday.


I have a vocabulary word all children should know just so they can avoid it or so their parents can remind them of it without having to explain it every time.

A vocabulary word that every child should know


Australia's corporate bond market is likely to expand in the coming years as banks look to diversify their funding sources and local investors seek to increase fixed income holdings.


SNGPL Managing Director Arif Hameed on Monday said that Pakistan would have first LNG terminal within two months, while mega projects would take another six months to come on line.

Pakistan would have first LNG terminal in two months


Hungary will prepare the budget for its 2011 EU presidency by July, Foreign Minister Peter Balazs said in Budapest on Tuesday.

Hungary to prepare budget for 2011 EU presidency by July


Internet giant AOL announced in New York Monday it would sell 800 patents to Microsoft Corp. in a deal worth $1.056 billion.


Candover Investments plans a change of investment policy and return cash to shareholders over time.

Candover plans change in investment policy


SA government to slash spending and jobs Updated: 17:27, Thursday December 20, 2012 South Australia has plunged deeper into the red with falling revenues forcing the state government to cut spending and slash jobs in the mid-year budget review.


Lewis Hamilton says he has ``complete trust'' in his McLaren team to make the right strategic calls for him at Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.


A Maryland State Trooper was killed in an early Saturday morning crash on I-95 in Howard County.


Chris Klein, who has had roles in films such as American Pie and Just Friends, was arrested early Wednesday morning It was a suspicion of drunken driving after he was spotted weaving across lanes on a Los Angeles highway.


Iron Man Iron Man is totally cool - smartly written, crisply acted, elegantly designed, with gasp-inducing action sequences and even dashes of intellectual and moral heft.

Iron Man is smartly written and crisply acted


Folarin Campbell scored a game-high 25 points to lead George Mason to a 75-65 win over Drexel on Thursday night.

Campbell's 25 points lead George Mason to 75-65 win over Drexel


In a strategic move aimed at consolidating its growing reputation as a reliable tourism development company, Muriya has collaborated with premium banks in the country to offer an ideal home loan solution package to all its buyers.

Muriya collaborates with premium banks in country to offer ideal home loan solution package


R&B singer Chris Brown has postponed his tour to Britain after being denied a visa to enter the country in a decision linked to his sentence for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna 16 months ago.

Chris Brown has postponed his tour to Britain after being denied the visa.


Michael Jackson celebrated his 50th birthday Friday, but he's still young at heart.

Michael Jackson celebrates 50th birthday


Dutch-Surinamese writer, journalist and TV presenter Anil Ramdas has died.

Journalist and TV presenter Anil Ramdas dies


The Cowboys decided to practice outside in the rain Wednesday at Valley Ranch and only two players on the active roster were not seen on the field.


Dreaming helps in remembering, says a new study.


CogniTens, a Hexagon Metrology company, and InnovMetric Software announced the signature of a software distribution agreement in the areas of polygon meshing and reverse engineering.

CogniTens and InnovMetric software announce software distribution agreement


Hermitage-based First National Bank of Pennsylvania this morning announced plans to expand its Pittsburgh regional headquarters on the North Shore in July 2011, adding new office space and an unspecified number of additional employees.

First National bank expanding Pittsburgh headquarters


Two murder trials are set to begin this morning in Comanche County according to the Oklahoma State Courts Network website.

Two murder trials set to begin in Comanche County


Though he praised passage of the landmark healthcare reform legislation, the American Hospital Association's point man in Washington said the new law has a long way to go to satisfy all the concerns of the nation's hospitals.


The Centre on Thursday said no corporal punishment be meted out to school students and justified its decision to prohibit such coercive action in educational institutions saying it is against the right to free and compulsory education.

No corporal punishment be meted out to student


Former Boston Red Sox slugger Jim Rice will tour the Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday to prepare for his induction in July.

Former Red Sox slugger Rice to tour cooperstown


CMS has ranked some 16,000 US nursing homes and put the results online.


BUDGET airline Ryanair left 100 passengers stranded in Poland for four days after their return flights to Edinburgh were cancelled hours after check-in.

Ryanair leaves passengers stranded in Poland


COLOMBO, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka gave the Tamil Tiger rebels 24 hours to surrender or face a final military assault, after the military rescued 35,000 civilians from the last swath of rebel territory, officials said.

Sri Lanka gives rebels 24 hours to surrender


Police have recovered a body in a search for two missing fisherman off Moreton Island near Brisbane.

Police recover body during search for missing fisherman


Abbott to remove live betting ads Updated: 11:02, Sunday May 5, 2013 Betting plugs during live sporting events would be banned under a coalition government to prevent children from being bombarded with gambling messages, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says.


24 evacuation centers have been set up for 237 people in the West whose houses have been flooded due to the heavy rain that started last night.


A 19-year-old Highlands Ranch man has been arrested in a child porn sting, officials announced Wednesday.

Highlands Ranch man arrested in child porn sting


Toledo hired offensive coordinator Matt Campbell as its new coach.


Indian rupee opened weaker Friday, tracking weakness in other Asian peers and lower regional shares.


Bobcats rookie forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has been diagnosed with a concussion and will spend the night in a Houston hospital, per Rick Bonnell.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist diagnosed with concussion


State regulators have fined Regence BlueShield $100,000 for denying full contraceptive coverage to nearly 1,000 women.

State fines Regence BlueShield for denying contraceptive coverage


Problems occurred in well #2 in Shah Deniz deposit, located in Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev said, APA reports.

Problem occurs in well #2 in Shah Deniz deposit


``I have decided to run for president of Ukraine (in) 2015,'' Klitschko said during a speech in front of the Ukrainian parliament.

Vitali Klitschko to run for president of Ukraine


``We were 12 men deep,'' Carr said as he helped the Cavs unveil new uniforms for 2010-11.


Bryan Danielson has reportedly been fired by the WWE.


``Kim Kardashian is in talks to replace Angelina Jolie in the Tomb Raider movie franchise,'' begins a widely picked up piece from Showbiz Spy.

Kim Kardashian to replace Angelina Jolie in 'Tomb Raider'?


The regional commercial property market is patchy at best at the moment, it has been claimed.

Regional commercial property market 'is patchy'


Sri Lanka face an uphill battle to save the third Test against Pakistan after closing on 183 for three on day four chasing a huge 492-run victory target in Colombo.


Durham University is offering a course on Harry Potter to discern such social phenomenon as bullying, prejudice, citizenship, anarchy and the world of rituals.

University offers course on Harry Potter


AS the defense begins to present its case in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, the 23 senators will prepare to weigh the evidence in relation to the proof presented by the prosecution, which has rested its case on three of the original eight charges sent to the Senate.


MindTree, a Rs 8 billion software and R&D services company, is foraying into the engineering services sector.

MindTree to foray into engineering services sector


A young mum died from swine flu just weeks after giving birth to her son.

Mum dies of swine flu after birth of son


Miami of Ohio coach Charlie Coles says he is retiring after 16 seasons at the school.


SYDNEY Swans spearhead Daniel Bradshaw is retiring from football after losing his battle with injury following another knee operation.

Sydney Swans spearhead Daniel Bradshaw retires because of injury


Even as foggy conditions continued, brief sunshine in many parts on Thursday came as a welcome relief for people from 'cold day' conditions prevailing since 22 days.


ALMOST £6.4m has been spent on community revamps across Notts in the last year as a result of a county council funding scheme.


``News Corp is close to revealing a news publication developed especially for tablet computers like Apple's iPad, James Murdoch confirmed on Wednesday,'' Georgina Prodhan reports for Reuters.

News Corp close to revealing news publication developed especially for iPad


The Twins announced Friday that they've recalled outfielder Matt Carson from Triple-A Rochester.


A driver with a Nissan Terrano vehicle loaded with terrazzo gravels, heading toward the Cape Coast-Takoradi highway on Monday morning, narrowly escaped falling into a stream, when he burst a tire and crashed into a palm tree.

Driver narrowly escapes falling into a stream


THE Living End are back with their most honest album to date and they are ready to showcase their new music at Penrith Panthers on Friday.

The Living End back and showcasing their new music at Penrith Panthers


Thurston is free to play for the Cowboys in Sunday's NRL clash with Penrith, and for the Maroons at Suncorp Stadium.


This program will help caregivers look for changes in an aging loved one, how to deal with health problems in the elderly and where to go for help.


MTN Uganda is set to give away free tickets to the World Cup as part of a SMS-based promotion.

MTN Uganda gives away tickets to World Cup


Despite the hype about multi-billion dollars loan to improve their networks, telecoms service is still far from good.


Turkish police launched a third wave of raids yesterday, in which former Gendarmerie commander Fevzi Turkeri was detained and a dozen locations across Turkey were searched as part of a probe into the Feb. 28 postmodern coup of 1997.

Turkish police launches third wave of raids


German conglomerate Siemens AG spent more than $1.2 million in the first quarter to lobby on federal aviation funding, energy matters and numerous other issues, according to a disclosure report.

Siemens spent $1.2 million in first quarter to lobby on Aviation funding, energy issues


Car dealership Inchcape, which runs a major leasing business in Portsmouth, has confirmed it is looking at a range of fundraising options in a bid to bolster finances in the downturn.


Pacific Gas and Electric Company says it will take financial responsibility for a deadly pipeline explosion in California and compensate victims.

Pacific Gas and Electric company to take financial responsibility for pipeline explosion


A Chechen terrorist propaganda website displayed writings calling for attacks on America in the days leading up to the Boston bombing.

Chechen terrorist website calls for attacks on America


Chevron to sell Wheatstone interest Updated: 19:04, Monday June 18, 2012 Global energy giant Chevron Corporation is to sell 10 per cent of its interest in the Wheatstone liquefied natural gas project to Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company.


Vice President Jejomar Binay on Monday said that he had ordered an investigation into the ``text scams'' apparently haunting his office, saying that Filipinos should ignore circulating text messages claiming that recipients won a raffle draw sponsored by a ``Binay Foundation.''

Binay orders investigation on 'text scams'


NuPathe Inc., a pharmaceutical company, has received the FDA approval for Zecuity, or sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal system, for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.

NuPathe receives FDA approval for acute treatment of migraine


Rachel Weisz has been reportedly signed to join Johnny Depp for the remake of 'Thin Man'.


Federal Minister for Investment Senator Waqar Ahmad Khan has said that 23 out of 58 state owned entities are being privatized on fast track basis through Public Private Partnership mode.

23 entities being privatized on fast track basis through Public Private Partnership:


Governor Pat Quinn today continued his long history of fighting for consumers by signing four new laws that will increase protections for consumers.

Governor Quinn signs laws to increase protections for consumers


Authorities say a small plane has crashed into a South Florida park, killing the pilot but injuring no one on the ground.

Small plane crash in South Florida park kills pilot


) said Monday that its banking unit, People's United Bank, has completed its acquisition of 57 branches in the greater New York metro area from RBS Citizens, NA

People's United Bank completes acquisition of 57 branches in New York metro area


Harvey Nash USA today announced the launch of a Safe Haven migration program for distressed offshoring projects worldwide.

Harvey Nash USA announces migration Program for distressed offshoring projects


The parole system implemented since 2008 is proving to be successful as only 3% of the 180 convicts became repeat offenders.


In this picture she posted to Twitter Wednesday, she writes: ``Cleaning out my closets...20 boxes of NO's so far.


President Barack Obama will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Bali on November 18 on the sidelines of the East Asia summit, a top White House presidential aide said today.

Obama to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Bali on nov 18


A Cleveland Heights man pleaded guilty to raping and assaulting a woman at knife point in an apartment building on Hampshire Road Feb. 19.

Cleveland Heights man pleads guilty to raping woman at knife point


Atlanta Hawks reserve forward Josh Powell was arrested before Saturday's game for refusing to move his car for an oncoming ambulance, according to a team official.


Media groups have expressed alarm over threats against journalists, particularly in Mindanao, scene of an infamous massacre three years ago.


A Detroit police chase ended in a crash Monday night, sending four people to the hospital.


Taylor Swift thinks people should believe in Santa Claus if they want to receive Christmas gifts.

Taylor Swift - taylor Swift believes in Santa


The Minnesota Twins have designated right-hander Boof Bonser for assignment to make room on the roster for starting pitcher Carl Pavano.

Twins designate rhp Boof Bonser for assignment


A judge on Tuesday ordered Indiana to turn over documents sought by IBM in lawsuits stemming from the state's cancellation of a $1.37 billion contract the computer company received to modernize Indiana's welfare system.

Judge orders Indiana to turn over documents to IBM


Intel is working on a new Atom chip architecture that goes beyond the 3D transistors announced last week as the chip giant accelerates development of its most power-efficient chip design.

Intel working on new Atom chip architecture


On Friday night, he was arrested in Las Vegas after being pulled over by police for a routine traffic stop.


Yung Berg was reportedly violently beaten and robbed while in California earlier this week.


A 33-year-old DeQuincy man has pleaded not guilty in the Oct. 6 hit & run death of Wendell Corey McBride.

Man pleads not guilty in hit and run death


A new bill proposes a bible class for Oklahoma high schools.


Rajasthan crude oil fields operator Cairn India Thursday said it had sold a 2.3 percent stake to Malaysian oil major Petronas and raised $1.6 billion through domestic and overseas channels to repay an existing debt and fund further investment needs.

Cairn India sells stake, raises $1.6 billion


Consumer confidence, already at a decade low in the March quarter, plunged further in June quarter to its lowest since the recession of 1991, according to the Westpac McDermott Miller survey.

Consumer confidence plunges to lowest since 1991


British Gas is to create 2,600 jobs as it prepares for the roll-out of new smart meter technology.


Coupa Software, the leading on demand e-procurement vendor for organizations of all sizes, today announced that the Marine Science Institute at The University of California, Santa Barbara, has gone live with Coupa e-Procurement On Demand.

Marine Science Institute at University of California, Santa Barbara goes live with Coupa e-Procurement On Demand


A classic car and detached garage were destroyed in a fire late Tuesday morning in Robbinsdale.


Manic Street Preachers have announced details of a new single to be released on February 28th 2011.

Manic Street Preachers announce details of new single


Two new public buses joined Molalla's fleet last Friday, serving riders of the South Clackamas Transportation District.


The American Hockey League announced today that Lowell Devils center Michael Swift has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Mar. 21, 2010.

Lowell's Michael Swift named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week


An 84-year-old Chilton man was found dead on his property this afternoon.


Salvadoran president-elect Mauricio Funes will meet with US Vice President Joe Biden this Sunday to discuss the economic crisis affecting the region.

Salvadoran President-elect Mauricio Funes to meet with US Vice President Joe Biden


``Iraq's daily oil production shall reach 10 million bpd in the forthcoming few years, thing that shall be reflected on the infrastructure, progressing according to the current plans,'' the Oil Ministry's Spokesman, Assem Jihad said during a tour in the Southern Iraq's Oil Company fields on Friday.

Iraq's oil production to reach 10 million bpd in forthcoming few years


Russian spring sowing exceeded 1 million hectares, Interfax said today, citing Pyotr Chekmarev, director of the planting department at the Agriculture Ministry.

Russian spring sowing exceeds 1 million hectares, Interfax says


5 great ways to #recycle those old eyeglasses.


PETER FINCH has revealed that he's stepping down as chief executive of Literature Wales -- just days after the launch of the new organisation.

Peter Finch steps down from Literature Wales


The Caribbean Media Corporation is reporting that Hurricane Tomas has killed 12 persons in St Lucia and the death toll could be higher.


Oil prices jumped above $79 barrel Monday, rising to the highest level in seven weeks as an extended cold snap in the US triggered an end-of-year rally in energy futures.


GFMS, the world`s foremost precious metals consultancy forecasted that platinum prices to remain benign in 2009.

Platinum prices may remain benign in 2009:


US aid agency Islamic Relief hosted its first series of benefit dinners to raise funds for development projects in Pakistan this past weekend.

Islamic Relief raises funds for pakistans development projects


Additionally, Puma has become an official sponsor or all WPS franchises.

Puma to sponsor women's Professional Soccer


Former presidential candidate John Edwards says separation from his wife is an ``extraordinarily sad moment.``

John Edwards says separation 'extraordinarily sad'


Mood Media, a Canadian provider of muzak is buying Muzak for $345 million.


The Union Budget 2013-14 announced by Union finance minister P Chidambaram on Thursday is seen as a ``practical budget'' by many in corporate India.

Union budget 2013-14 seen as 'practical budget' by many in corporate India


BG Group PLC announced it will invest up to $30 billion in Brazil over the next decade, confirming the South American country as one of the most important locations worldwide for the London-based energy group, Chairman Sir Robert Wilson said Monday.

BG group to invest $30 billion in Brazil over the next decade


The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened their new flagship in Sweden: the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Stockholm with direct connection to the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre -- one of Scandinavia's largest facilities for meetings and events.

Rezidor opens the Radisson Blu Waterfront hotel, Stockholm


Ghana will retain 38% of the country's oil revenue, an advisor to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Joe Amoako-Tuffuor has said according to a Daily Graphic report of March 6, 2010.


London police conducted two pre-dawn raids in the city, part of a massive police operation involving 900 officers.


Kyrgyzstan will mark on Saturday the 7th anniversary of the Tulip Revolution, which ousted the country's first president Askar Akayev in 2005 over corruption, authoritarianism and nepotism, RIA Novosti reported.

Kyrgyzstan marks anniversary of Tulip revolution


Briton Hilary Mantel has won the 2009 Man Booker Prize for her novel Wolf Hall.

Briton Hilary Mantel wins 2009 Man Booker prize


US ISM manufacturing inclined cheerfully to come in at 59.6; better than the forecasted 57.0 and the prior reading 56.5, whereas the ISM prices paid rose to 75.0, which is better than the predicted and prior reading of 67.0.

Us ISM manufacturing inclining cheerfully...


New York's spring photography week got off to a strong start at Sotheby's on Monday and Tuesday, with all three auctions exceeding their high estimates.

Photography week gets strong start at Sotheby's


ihaveanidea, Advertising's Intellectual Archive, proudly announces the launch of 'How'd you get in?' A bi-weekly column in ihaveanidea's ACADEMIA section that will focus on a well known Creative Director and how he/she got into the business.

Ihaveanidea launches 'How'd you get in?'


How to build a PC is a weekly three-part series chronicling editor-at-large Chris Plante's misguided attempt to build a PC.


Authorities say a Southeast Texas deputy has been shot twice with his own gun after a 16-year-old boy in custody allegedly disarmed the officer and opened fire.

Southeast Texas deputy shot with own gun


Ministry of Haj has tightened control over Umrah establishments making them provide quality services to Umrah performers and visitors to the holy sites.

Ministry tightens control over Umrah establishments


Yemen security officials said on Wednesday that government forces had killed a local al Qaeda leader in an overnight shootout and that militants hit back with an ambush that killed two soldiers and wounded four.

Yemen says forces kill local al Qaeda leader


Los Angeles Hollywood hunk Robert Pattinson is all set to star alongside Sean Penn in 'Water For Elephants', a movie based on the novel by Sara Gruen.

Pattinson to star with Sean Penn in 'Water for Elephants'


The winners for the Social Entrepreneur of the Year award for Egypt and Jordan for 2008 were announced this morning at a plenary session of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East.

Social Entrepreneur of the Year awards for Egypt and Jordan announced


John Mills, Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer of Green Star Group Ltd., an American manufacturer of earth friendly household products, describes how to identify a fire ant infestation and suggests way to safely eliminate a fire ant infestation without causing harm to people or pets.


Social network, LinkedIn has released a statement announcing that it has reached the 200 million user milestone.


The rupee on Tuesday recovered sharply by 21 paise to 42.28/30, against the US currency due to lack of dollar demand from oil refiners and recovery in equity markets.


After-school program Girls on Track seeks female coaches to mentor sixth through eighth grade girls at schools throughout West Michigan.


In early European deals on Monday, the pound rose above the 1.58 level against the dollar for the first time since February 17 as UK stocks surged up today on HSBC results.

Pound rises above 1.58 level against dollar


Divya Bhaskar creates history for ``The Largest Gathering of people dressed as Gandhi'' recognized by Guinness World Record on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.


When we have the same question asked by five clients, Extension educators often label said questions FAQ's, or frequently asked questions.


Freida Pinto admits she has lots of ''down moments'' but has learned to channel her dark emotions to use in her acting.


Teen girls are twice as likely as teen boys to use cell phones and other electronic devices while driving, according to...

Teen girls twice as likely as teen boys to use electronic devices while driving


3 Doors Down says on its website that founding member and guitarist Matt Roberts has left the rock band because of health problems.

3 Doors Down guitarist Matt Roberts leaves band due to health problems


Oconto County authorities say potentially explosive materials have been removed from a home in Lakewood.

Potentially explosive materials removed from home


A Monroe County HELP truck was involved in a crash on Route 590 near Elmwood Avenue Friday evening that limited the highway to one lane.


CHULA VISTA, Calif. Police said a motorcycle officer was injured in a hit-and-run in Chula Vista early Saturday morning.

Chula Vista officer injured in hit-and-run


YANGARRA RESOURCES LTD. announces that it has obtained regulatory approval to proceed with a normal course issuer bid whereby Yangarra may purchase up to a total of 3,381,354 common shares representing approximately 5% of the common shares currently issued and outstanding.

Yangarra announces regulatory approval to proceed with a normal course issuer bid


Dainik Bhaskar has started new printing facility at Raigarh, Chhattisgarh which will enhance the local news coverage of Raigarh, Jashpur and Janjgir-Champa area from February 19.

Dainik Bhaskar starts new printing facility at Raigarh


Stater Bros Holdings, Inc. has announced that it will release the financial earnings for the year ended September 27, 2009 on Friday, December 18.

Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. to release earnings for year ended


IceWEB™, Inc., www.IceWEB.com, a leading provider of Unified Data Storage and building blocks for cloud storage networks, announced today that an IceWEB channel partner has received an order for an IceWEB Storage System that will be used by a large North American nonprofit organization to track the demographics of its constituents throughout North America.

IceWEB channel partner receives order from large North American nonprofit organization


Five years from now, Saudi Arabia is set to become a major aluminum exporter once the three mega smelter projects worth more than $10 billion start producing nearly 2.4 million tons, the National Commercial Bank said in a study.

Saudi Arabia set to become major aluminum exporter


Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney told Democrats on Tuesday to ``bring it on,'' returning fire over an attack ad and accusing President Barack Obama of stalling trade deals and hurting US job creation.


Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors wants voters to decide in November whether porn actors should be required to wear condoms to make their movies.


Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday celebrating the Maccabees victory over Syrian Greeks in rededicating the Temple in Jerusalem, begins at sundown.


The dollar softened against the euro Friday as investors showed more confidence in world economic prospects and were prepared to move out of the safe-haven US currency.


Meijer says the bugs found in organic dog toys sold by the retailer were North American moth caterpillars, not worms.


MetLife Inc. says strong investment gains helped it post a profit in the second quarter, reversing its year-ago loss.


Dollar remittances from overseas Filipinos rose 7.1 per cent in the first seven months of the year despite volatility in the global economy, the central bank said Wednesday.

Dollar remittances from overseas Filipinos rise 7.1 per cent


Albania is to open an embassy in the United Arab Emirates in the near future, reflecting the country's priority on cooperation with the Gulf state.

Albania to open embassy in United Arab Emirates


Canada has started phasing out its penny, the nuisance coins that clutter dressers and cost more than their one-cent value to produce.


Perhaps Father Stephen Weston took inspiration from the fact that Jesus was the son of a carpenter when he built Britain's smallest church in his back garden.


Prince William laid a wreath in Afghanistan to honour Britain's war dead as part of Sunday's annual remembrance ceremonies, his office said.William, second in line to the throne who serves in Britain's air force flying sea rescue helicopters, visited British troops based at Camp Bastion in Helmand province with Defence Secretary Liam Fox.

Prince William lays wreath in Afghanistan


A Wichita man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for bank robbery.

Wichita man sentenced to 10 years for bank robbery


As part of their custody agreement, Mel has agreed to pay Oksana $750,000.

Mel Gibson will pay Oksana Grigorieva $750,000


With Mega Millions fever still running rampant after the over $640 million jackpot that was won this past week, with the three winners taking home around $213 million prior to taxes, a question is raised -- how much is enough?


TATA Steel Limited received patent for organo refining process to produce low ash clean coal with maximum possible yield on February 20th 2009.

Tata Steel receives patent for organo refining process to produce low ash


TimeoutPolk.com is please to introduce a cadre of entertainment bloggers who will cover many of the creative disciplines in Polk.

TimeoutPolk.com introduces entertainment bloggers


The Peace and Security Council of the African Union said the recent developments in Somalia, in particular the forced withdrawal of Al-Shabaab from Mogadishu and the operation being undertaken by Kenya, offer a unique opportunity to consolidate security across Somalia.

Recent developments offer unique opportunity to consolidate security in Somalia:


The number of digital TV channels in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula will double to 24 units, the Azerbaijani Communications and IT Ministry's Teleradio Production Unit General Director Aflatun Sharifov told Trend.


The Department of Defense says a US Marine from Iowa died while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan.

Marine from Iowa died during combat operations


Dubai, May 18 Flydubai, Dubai's low-cost airline, has launched its first flight to Kabul, which the airline says is an 'important step forward in the re-emergence of Afghanistan'.


Organisers of the cancelled Moonfest event have confirmed Pete Doherty will play a free solo gig for disappointed ticket holders.


Ritchie already has biological 10-year-old son Rocco and adopted five-year-old boy David with ex-wife Madonna - and his model girlfriend Jacqui Ainsley are expecting their first child together in September and the couple is thrilled, reports femalefirst.

Guy Ritchie, girlfriend expecting first child


Barbara Walters hospitalised after fall Updated: 18:47, Monday January 21, 2013 Veteran ABC newswoman Barbara Walters has been hospitalised after falling at an inauguration party at the residence of Britain's ambassador to the United States.


The US stocks edged lower on a weakness in banks and energy stocks.


Officials called off the sixth leg of the Dakar Rally on Thursday due to dangerous, snowy weather conditions in the Andes, where drivers were to cross on Friday from Argentina to the Chilean city of Copiapo.

Officials call off sixth leg of Dakar Rally


Anti-Gorkhaland forums hit the streets in Siliguri and Dooars today, protesting the road blockades set up by the Gorkha Janmukti Vidyarthi Morcha and the silence of the Bengal government which has not taken any steps to remove them.


Web hosting provider Lunarpages is offering a promotion providing a substantial discount on its ``most popular web hosting plan'' -- the Basic Hosting Plan, it was announced yesterday.

Web Hosting provider Lunarpages offers promotion


A Baltimore City Detention inmate is accused of impregnating four guards while incarcerated.

Inmate accused of impregnating four guards


Miracle healer Petar Glumac from Novo Selo in Banat claims that Radovan Karadžić took over ``his face and energy''.


Fitch Ratings on Wednesday downgraded Greece deeper into junk territory, citing the absence of a new and fully funded financing program for the country.


'Yatra',a book on travelogue was recently released by Dr. Laxminanadan Borah, former president of Asam Sahitya Sabha here at Bishnu Rabha Kristi Sangha premises very recently at Udalguri.The book authored by Thaneswar Malakar,Deputy Commissioner of Udalguri district reflects the geography, art and culture and life style of people of this vast subcontinent the many parts which he visited till date on various occasions.


Six suspects in concert beating are expected to be arraigned on the charges Friday afternoon.

Suspects in concert beating to be arraigned on charges


Decisiv, Inc., has integrated its Decisiv Service Management Platform with several dealer business systems, allowing dealers to streamline their business processes....

Decisiv integrates with dealer business systems


Electronic Arts Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of VG Holding Corp. and has officially welcomed BioWare Corp. and Pandemic Studios to the EA Games Label.

EA completes acquisition of VG Holding Corp. --


Indefatigable US counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer and ``Sex and the City'' love interest Mr. Big will share the Broadway stage this spring, producers announced Tuesday.

Jack Bauer and Mr. Big to share Broadway stage


Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev said Baku will provide transportation of natural gas in frames of Nabucco ``with pleasure'', Vesti informs.

Azerbaijan to provide transportation of natural gas in frames of Nabucco


Sudan has declared a state of emergency along its border with South Sudan after weeks of clashes.

Sudan 'declares emergency' on border with South Sudan


The Clippers withdrew their qualifying offer to Nick Fazekas Friday, allowing the forward to become an unrestricted free agent.


The Australian stock market is trading higher on Monday despite a weak lead from Wall Street, where stocks closed little changed on Friday.


Anyone who rents, borrows or buys second hand games will be happy to hear that EA will no longer require an Online Pass to access the online features of any of its upcoming games.

EA games will no longer require an online pass


A 23-year-old Hungarian boxer who died while sparring in a Melbourne gym was not registered to fight in Australia, an inquest has heard.

Hungarian boxer who died sparring 'not registered to fight in Australia'


Malaysia has frozen the recruitment of Indian workers, a move apparently linked to the recent mass protests by the ethnic Indians here against their alleged marginalisation.

Malaysia freezes recruitment of Indian workers


US stocks tumbled, while commodities entered a bear market, after signals of a global slowdown in manufacturing added to disappointing housing and labor market data at the world's largest economy.

US stocks tumble as commodities enter bear market


Homag, the world's largest woodworking machinery manufacturer, returned to profit in 2010 with a pre-tax result of €14.4m.


The Orlando Magic announce the release of a new specialty license plate, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation.

Orlando Magic release new specialty license plate


Best Buy Co Inc is planning to sell its own tablet, the Android-based ``Insignia Flex,'' for $239 to $259, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, pitting the world's largest consumer electronics chain against the likes of Apple and Amazon.com Inc.

Best Buy to sell its own tablet for $239-$259: source


BJP MP, Mr Shripad Naik, alleged of political interference from the government in handling of the law and order situation in Margao which resulted from clashes between two groups.


Healthresearchnews.com has just released a Quietus review for their readers.

Healthresearchnews.com releases a Quietus review


Family and friends of John Patrick O'Connell will conduct a citywide search today for the missing Niagara Falls man who was last seen July 4.


The Indian Navy on Sunday successfully neutralised a pirate boat in the Gulf of Aden.

Indian Navy neutralises pirate boat in Gulf of Aden


SIGNS suggest that rental prices in the private rental sector could be levelling out, according to letting agents.


A clean sweep for Ojai photographers as Bob Rene, Sally Carless, and Fred Rothenberg took top honors at the 9th annual Ojai Art Center's photography branch exhibit, ``Reflect.''


KRAFT Foods is to close its cheese factory in Waupaca, Wisconsin, in the second quarter of 2013 to cut costs.


Snappy, an 8-foot-2-inch crocodile who calls the Roaming Reptiles Park in Australia has turned bright orange.


As expected, Turner will not renew ad-agency-set drama ``Trust Me'' for a second season.


The US economy shrank less than expected in the second quarter and fewer workers filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week, supporting views the economy was starting to heal after a severe recession.


Concuity, A Healthcare Division of Trintech Inc., and a leading provider of Revenue Cycle Management technology and services, announced Tuesday that it has secured a contract for the implementation of Concuity's Revenue Cycle products to one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in Texas.


The city of West University will offer two summer dance camp sessions during the month of July at Scout House, 6108 Edloe St. in Houston.

City of West University to offer summer dance camp


Kim Jong-un, the heir-apparent and son of deceased North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, issued his first military order just before the announcement of his father's death this week, a Korean source said Wednesday, in an indication of the junior Kim's control over the nation's armed forces.

Kim Jong-un issued military order before announcement of father's death


The issue of granting India access to Lashkar-e Taiba operative David Headley is being taken up by the US government at the highest level, its Ambassador Timothy J Roemer said Monday as he met Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram here.

Issue of access to Headley being taken up at highest level: