Roy Hodgson has praised under-fire Blackburn manager Steve Kean for the way he has dealt with the continued pressure surrounding his job.


The Overmountain Men, featuring Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers, will release their second album, The Next Best Thing, on January 22.

Overmountain Men to release second album


A Jacksonville man sentenced to 25 years in prison for tying up his 2-month-old son who later died says he did so to keep the boy safe.

Man sentenced to prison for tying up son who died


San Diego Padres catcher Yorvit Torrealba was suspended for three games on Wednesday after making contact with an umpire.

Padres catcher Torrealba suspended for three games


Czech author Josef Skvorecky, who took a stand against communist authorities in his native country by publishing banned works, has died aged 87.

Czech author Josef Skvorecky dies aged 87


Sen. Barbara Mikulski is holding a fundraiser in Baltimore as she gears up to run for a fifth term.


The stronger Euro is helping to boost demand for higher risk assets, underpinning global equity markets overnight.

Firm Euro helping to boost demand for higher risk assets


Nigeria has postponed a friendly international against Liberia after a nationwide strike this week paralyzed Africa's most populous nation.


A young postman has been robbed twice within a few weeks, it has been reported.


MoneyGram International, Inc. today announced that it has agreed to amend its agreement with an investment group led by Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP, and Goldman, Sachs & Co., concerning a comprehensive recapitalization of the Company.


Hong Kong stocks climbed, with the Hang Seng Index rising after its first weekly loss in a month, as Chinese banks increased.

Hong Kong stocks climb with China banks;


Researchers revealed on Friday that taconite job was linked to a rare king of lung cancer called mesothelioma that was triggered by the longer hours spent on the taconite job.


New parade laps have been confirmed for the Isle of Man TT and the Classic TT events.

New parade laps confirmed for Isle of Man TT


Transporters in the twin cities have demanded an increase in fares for public transport considering the recent hike in fuel prices.


WILD parakeets living in the UK are being culled because they are a threat to native British wildlife, the government said.


Could it be that the infamous Disney princess Hannah Montana is coming to an end?


Police say a man was severely cut with a knife and beaten in the head with a stick in the Belmont area of Charlotte early Monday morning.

Man cut with knife and beaten in the head


Investigators have not yet determined how long human remains found in Coweta County had been buried.


Research teams from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Paris, France have discovered a gene defect linked to a cluster of systemic complications, including life-threatening thoracic aortic disease and intracranial aneurysms.

Gene defect linked to cluster of systemic complications


Legendary Jazz Trumpeter, Chris Botti, Blows into Worcester!


The New York Knicks have reached an agreement in principle with free agent Amare Stoudemire.

Amare, Knicks reach agreement in principle


Fire destroyed a landmark restaurant in a small southern Indiana town as flames gutted the century-old building.


A miniature donkey named Eddie died of rabies last week on a Durham County goat farm.


WEARY Victorian paramedics are preparing to stage their first mass strike in 36 years after failing to win an agreement from the state Government on longer rest breaks.

Weary paramedics prepare for first mass strike in 36 years


Story highlights Barack Obama says he wishes he had more time for staying fit.

Obama wishes he had more time for staying fit


After a series of deadly incidents, DART is placing a 'uniformed presence' on all trains.

DART places 'uniformed presence' on all trains


A 28-year-old man died in a weekend street luging accident in Kansas City, Kansas.


Troops in Mali have attacked the presidential palace in the capital Bamako hours after staging a mutiny.

Troops in Mali attack presidential palace


One man says his truck got trashed at a Sumter carwash.


Quest for knowledge is unending as research for new discoveries must continue to cope with change and challenges of the contemporary age, Indian President Pratibha Patil said today .


A man has claimed he was the fan struck by troubled singer Amy Winehouse at the end of her Glastonbury Festival set.


Ineos is in the process of expanding its range of polyolefins for medical devices with the offering of EltexMED PP, HDPE and LDPE grades, compliant with European Pharmacopeia regulations.

Ineos to expand range of polyolefins for medical devices


One Norwich man was killed after he alledgedly refused to follow commands given by Norwich police and brandished a firearm last night.

Norwich man killed after brandishing a firearm


``Modern Family'' star Jesse Tyler Ferguson is engaged to his boyfriend, lawyer Justin Mikita.


Tessa Worley of France won the World Cup giant slalom Sunday in St. Moritz, Switzerland, for her second straight victory, and Lindsey Vonn placed seventh to move up in the overall standings.


Audrina Patridge flaunts her slender body on holiday with her family in Mexico By CARA LEE AUDRINA Patridge got temperatures soaring as she sizzled in a bikini in Mexico.

AUDRINA Patridge gets temperatures soaring


A majority of people think that motorists in the UAE 'drive like maniacs' and are to blame for the country having some of the world's most dangerous roads.

Majority think motorists in UAE 'drive like maniacs'


Pakistan has asked the US to nudge India to address contentious issues in order to bridge the trust deficit between the two countries instead of looking at the distrust solely through the prism of terrorism, a media report said today.

Pak asks US to nudge India to address contentious issues


A 26-year-old taxi driver was shot in his right buttock after an argument with a motorist on Monday, Western Cape police said.


WPP has seen profits fall by 5.8 per cent, and recorded almost a flat growth of 2.7 per cent in 2008, according to its preliminary results for the year, which have been published this morning.


Force India is set to appeal the recent High Court ruling on its dispute with Aerolab/Team Lotus, as it urges the FIA once again to investigate the matter.


Time to pretend you've got to make an important phone call and jump into this week's open thread.

You've got a phone call in this week's open thread


Three Lebanese soccer referees were charged Thursday for receiving sexual bribes in exchange for fixing a match in Singapore, the government's anti-corruption bureau said.

Three Lebanese referees charged for receiving sexual bribes


Brit singer Adele has made Billboard history after becoming the first female singer to be named top artist, have the top album with 21 and score the top single with Rolling in the Deep all in one year.


The PerformanceEdge Group of Aspect Software, Inc., a company solely focused on unified communications for the contact center, today announced that Peak5, a privately held loan servicing provider, has reduced call abandonment from 10 to 3 percent and improved overall customer satisfaction by implementing PerformanceEdge workforce management in its contact center.

Peak5 improves overall customer satisfaction


The Colombian IT market is one of the least developed in the Latin America region, but is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12% over the 2010-2014 period.

Colombian IT market projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%


JAMIE Oliver laid into the Tory-led Coalition yesterday, saying it ``lacks imagination and leadership''.


The former Wellington and Hurricanes Fairbrother is leaving the Western Force at the end of the super rugby season to join Harlequins in London.

Tim Fairbrother leaving Force for Harlequins


As of 5 pm on Monday night, the standoff in the small South Dakota town of Marion approached hour eight.


Monaco's Pierre Casiraghi is suing over a New York nightclub brawl in February in which he sustained facial injuries.

Pierre Casiraghi sues over nightclub brawl


Redskins player Brandon Meriweather was arrested by Arlington Police on suspicion of DUI and refusal to take a breathalyzer test.

Brandon Meriweather arrested on suspicion of DUI


A second historic wall has been unearthed on a building site near Restoration House in Rochester, Yourmedway reports.

Second historic wall unearthed at building site


he Chicago Cubs fired hitting coach Gerald Perry after 2½ seasons on Sunday in an attempt to spark a sputtering offense that ranks among the National League's worst.


A British soldier died in Iraq on Thursday due to a gunshot wound to the head, though no enemy forces were involved, the Ministry of Defence said, without elaborating.


So You Think has opened as the odds on favourite for the 2010 Cox Plate after his infatic win in the 2010 Yalumba Stakes beating the once Cox Plate 2nd favourite 'Whobegotyou' by close to 5 lengths.

So You Think odds on favourite for 2010 Cox Plate


Smyrna police are seeking two burglary suspects who the believe recently used stolen credit cards.


``I`ve always been a very spontaneous person in my decisions.


Paterno has a treatable form of lung cancer, according to his son, Scott Paterno.


Italian Hard Rock sensation, Lacuna Coil, wrapped up their first headlining US tour in over two years, the American Spellbound Tour, in San Francisco last week.


The Rev. Franklin Graham says his father, evangelist Billy Graham, is recovering well from his latest bout of pneumonia.

Franklin Graham says dad Billy Graham is recovering well


MC Sports at Tippecanoe Mall is closing March 24 because its lease is expiring.


RUSSIA WARNED TODAY that any Israeli air strike against Syria would be ``unacceptable'' after the Damascus regime said a military research centre had come under Israeli fighter jet attack.

Israel strike on Syria ``unacceptable'':


India should push for a ``fairer and juster'' global climate deal, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said Thursday while stressing that the country should accept some mandatory obligations although it is a minor polluter.

India should push for fairer climate deal:


Abdul Qadir, Pakistan's former leg spinner, has made it clear that it's not going to be an easy task for India to beat Pakistan in their final league match of ICC Champions Trophy 2013.

It's not going to be easy for India to beat Pakistan:


Universal and annual voluntary testing followed by immediate antiretroviral therapy treatment can reduce new HIV cases by 95% within 10 years, according to new findings based on a mathematical model developed by a group of HIV specialists in WHO.

Universal voluntary testing, immediate treatment can reduce HIV cases


Bowling Green defeated Marshall 44-28 in non-conference football action at Doyt Perry Stadium Saturday night.


Sovereign Oilfield Group, the formerly acquisitive services firm, has agreed to sell two of its operations to a local rival in a deal that will allow it to complete a long-awaited refinancing.

Sovereign Oilfield to sell off two operations


Zachary Quinto and Oscar winner Kevin Spacey have signed on to star in Margin Call, a corporate thriller from novice writer/director JC Chandor.

Zachary Quinto and Kevin Spacey to star in Margin Call


Zimbabwe police held five Western diplomats including United States ambassador James McGee for more than an hour at a roadblock at Glendale in Mashonaland Central province, one of the areas hardest hit by political violence.


President Barack Obama Thursday unveiled his national security strategy, saying the country is best protected by a multi-pronged approach that includes economic, diplomatic and military efforts.

President Obama unveils national security strategy


Stevie Nicks thinks Reese Witherspoon is ``almost too old'' to play her in a movie.

Stevie Nicks thinks Reese Witherspoon is 'too old'


Washington State based REI has officially endorsed marriage equality, and quite poignantly, we might add.


US crude settled up 55 US cents to US$71.97 a barrel, with gains in heating oil futures leading the energy complex higher.


A Wichita man is sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for helping his brother rob a bank.

Wichita man sentenced for helping brother rob bank


GrainCorp Ltd., eastern Australia's largest grain handler, agreed to buy United Malt Holdings Ltd. for $655 million from buyout firms Castle Harlan Inc. and CHAMP Private Equity, doubling the size of the company.

GrainCorp agrees to buy United Malt for $655 million


Sachin Tendulkar is set to become the most capped test cricketer when he plays Sri Lanka in the third and final match.

Tendulkar set to become most capped test cricketer


The Stars have signed free agent forward Jason Williams to a contract for the remainder of the season.


Phil Angelides will speak at the Commonwealth Club about the causes of the economic crisis.


The Coast Guard searching for a possible missing windsurfer around Castle Island and is asking the public for any information that could help.

Coast Guard searching for possible missing windsurfer


An NHS worker in Scotland has become the first person to become infected swine flu while in the UK, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

NHS worker becomes infected with swine flu


The proposed Pune metro project needs to be an underground project and the entire detailed project report needs to be reworked.

'Pune metro must be an underground project'


India said it withdrew a threat Monday to ban BlackBerry services for at least two more months after the device's maker, Research In Motion Ltd., agreed to give security officials ``lawful access'' to encrypted data.

India withdraws threat to ban BlackBerry services


Former Gov. Mitt Romney is conceding he's got ``an uphill climb'' in South Carolina, where he finished fourth in 2008, despite season-opening victories in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Romney concedes 'uphill climb' in South Carolina


Azerbaijan, Baku, 24 September/ TrendNews, corr J. Babayeva/ Women in Azerbaijan will support current President Ilham Aliyev in the upcoming presidential elections, Hijran Huseynova, chairman of State Committee for Problems of Family, Woman and Children, said in the third conference of Azerbaijani women on 26 September.

Azerbaijani women to support Ilham Aliyev in presidential elections:


A PUBLICAN'S face was slashed with a knife as a break-in at the Comet River Hotel turned nasty early this morning.


Telecom major Aircel has set up free mobile booths at affected locations in flood-hit Uttarakhand, to offer victims and stranded people in the area to make free calls to their homes.

Aircel sets up free booths in Uttarakhand


The Queen meets with ex IRA commander Martin McGuiness in a defining moment in Anglo-Irish history.

Queen meets ex IRA chief Martin McGuinness


After warming up the audience with a string of one-liners, Clinton quickly got serious as he continued with his opening remarks.


A transient was stabbed twice in the chest by his girlfriend during an argument in City Heights, a San Diego police lieutenant said.

Transient stabbed in chest by girlfriend


Asmir Begovic insists he has no regrets at having missed out on an FA Cup final with Portsmouth.


Chrysler LLC on Monday reported record sales outside North America in 2007, rising 15 percent over 2006 figures.

Chrysler reports record sales outside of na


President George W. Bush on Wednesday signed a massive housing bill intended to provide mortgage relief for 400,000 struggling US homeowners and to stabilize financial markets.

Bush signs housing bill to provide mortgage relief


UAE markets rose yesterday, resuming a rally after recently being hit by a bout of profit-taking, while Kuwait's measure hit a 53-month high.


No one was injured when a city of Princeton ambulance collided with a deer late Monday night.

No one injured when ambulance collides with deer


As many of you know it has been a COLD December.


The cabinet on Tuesday voted to authorize the prisoner exchange deal with Hizbullah.

Cabinet authorizes prisoner exchange deal


A team of archaeologists has discovered the tomb of a Bulgarian princess in the northern Bulgarian town of Veliko Turnovo, Bulgarias medieval capital.

Archaeologists discover tomb of Bulgarian princess


AN osteopath accused of leaving a student nurse in her bra and shorts and moving her arms away when she covered up her breasts has been cleared of unacceptable professional conduct.

Osteopath cleared of unacceptable conduct


Metro, the world's fourth-largest retailer, sees first signs of recovery in Eastern European markets, but its chief executive warned of tough times ahead in the retailer's home market of Germany.

Metro sees signs of recovery in E. Europe


A group of Greensburg residents called Slow Down For Children is taking action against a dangerous intersection.

Greensburg residents take action over dangerous intersection


One of biggest Bulgarian construction companies, Planex, has opened an office in the Romanian capital Bucharest, the company announced.

One of biggest Bulgarian construction companies, Planex, has opened an office in Bucharest


A survey of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip showed that a 66% majority of Palestinians support peace negotiations, with an even larger majority favoring direct talks, according to a report released by the Arab World for Research and Development this week.

Survey: 66% of Palestinians support peace negotiations


Orioles reliever Alfredo Simon has surrendered to Dominican police for questioning about a fatal shooting New Year's Eve.

Orioles' Simon surrenders to Dominican police


Late last night we learned that the health care reform bill passed for 2014.

Health care reform bill passed for 2014 --


Stocks headed for a mildly lower opening Monday, as investors turned edgy while they waited to see whether ailing bond insurer Ambac Financial Group Inc. gets a capital injection.


The ABC says it will probably make changes to its Hottest 100 voting system after a Brisbane-based marketing expert used social media to accurately predict most of this year's popular chart.


A 41-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to robbing a Tacoma bank last week.

Man pleads not guilty to robbing Tacoma bank


The inflatable roof of the Minneapolis Metrodome, where the Minnesota Vikings play, has collapsed following a snow storm that dumped 17 inches on the city.


The Colorado Senate on Monday gave final approval to a civil unions bill following an initial nod on Friday.

Colorado Senate gives final approval to civil unions


But successful investing doesn't have to be as complex as you may think.

Successful investing doesn't have to be complex


THE SECOND Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, says Parliament is very vibrant and is working hard to deepen democracy in Ghana.


Tata Motors has tied up with Bank of India for financing Fiat cars which are available through the Tata-Fiat dealer network.


BILLINGS, Mont. An Ashland man has pleaded no contest to criminal endangerment for his role in the hypothermia death of another man.

Man pleads no contest to criminal endangerment


Runa from the TOR project sez, ``We are hiring support assistants and translators who can help us handle support requests via our ticketing system and our new Q&A website, as well as make sure translations for software and documentation are up to date.

Tor project is hiring support assistants and translators


``...India has the right to test, others have the right to react,'' External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee when asked to comment on India's options to conduct an atomic test after signing the Indo-US nuclear deal.

India has right to test, others have right to react:


A&W Restaurants celebrates 90th anniversary with customer favorites; free Root Beer Floats and 90-cent Papa Burgers.

A&W Restaurants celebrates 90th Anniversary, Father's Day


The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced today a partnership with Pizza Ranch encompassing two major preseason events.

Sioux Falls Skyforce announce partnership with Pizza Ranch


Argentine rocker Charly Garcia was released Sunday afternoon from a hospital in Cordoba, a city in central Argentina, after being admitted hours earlier upon suffering health problems at a concert he was giving.

Argentine rocker Charly Garcia released from hospital


An NFL-high nine 49ers today were named to the Pro Bowl, including six members of the defense.


Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Imperial Commander will step up the countdown to next month's Prestbury Park feature by working before racing at Kempton on Saturday.

Imperial Commander: willl work at Kempton Park


Socialite heiress Paris Hilton is in trouble again after a man reportedly filed for a restraining order against her, accusing her of ``numerous sexual assaults''.


Selectmen voted Tuesday to suspend TK O'Malley's liquor license for three days in May.

Selectmen suspend TK's license for three days


WEYMOUTH and Portland has the highest level of asbestos related death in Dorset, according to a new study.

Weymouth and Portland has highest level of asbestos deaths


AFP) US consumer spending fell in April as incomes dipped fractionally, the Commerce Department said Friday in a report pointing to weakening economic growth.


US stock index futures point to a flat to slightly higher open for Wall Street Wednesday, as traders weigh Google's threat to quit the Chinese market and await further earnings news after a weak start to the fourt-quarter reporting season this week.

Stock index futures point to flat to higher open


Brazil coach Dunga has warned his team's World Cup rivals there is plenty more to come from his players following Monday's 3-0 win over Chile.


The US Army has donated 40 laptops to a Janesville school whose computers hadn't been replaced in some 20 years.

Army donates 40 laptops to Janesville school


Charlie Sheen's behaviour of late has been a little crazy to say the least, and it's finally seen him fired from his sitcom Two And A Half Men.

Charlie Sheen fired from Two and a Half Men


Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen is expected to play this weekend against Purdue.

Notre Dame's Clausen expected to play against Purdue


As a top provider of LED lighting, fluorescent light fixtures, tools, electrical supplies, DataComm products, test and measurement meters, safety products and HVAC products to commercial and industrial markets, Goodmart.com is committed to the highest quality products and the highest standards of customer service.


The alcohol duty escalator is a ``ticking timebomb'' that will lead to further pub closures.


Travis Barker accused of being in a gang Updated: 21:25, Monday October 22, 2012 Travis Barker says he was wrongly accused of being in a gang by police twice because of his extensive tattoos The Blink 182 drummer claims he has been unfairly ``profiled'' twice by the Los Angeles Police Department who immediately presumed him to be a drug-dealer and a member of a violent gang because of his extensive body art. A spokesperson for the 39-year-old rocker told gossip website TMZ that he was pulled over by police while he was on his way to pick up his daughter in his customised Chevy in LA last Wednesday for not having a front licence plate.


International students from as far afield as Africa, Taiwan, China and Iran recently took part in a week of events to celebrate diversity at City College Brighton and Hove.

International students celebrate diversity at City College


London, Hollywood actress Emma Watson has revealed that she doesn't follow any fashion trends and likes to create her own simple style.


Los Angeles, Mar 16 ''American Pie'' star Seann William Scott has voluntarily entered rehab over health and personal issues.

''American Pie'' actor Seann William Scott enters rehab


AMID reports about South Africa's readiness or lack thereof for the World Cup tournament, Fifa remains steadfast that the country is ready for the soccer showpiece.


NewsCollective, a company focused on empowering journalists and publishers worldwide to source content online, has announced the launch of its online video news portal.

NewsCollective launches online video news portal


Wigan Warriors second row Gareth Hock tested positive for cocaine in a test sample taken after the game against Salford City Reds on 5th June, it has been announced.

Wigan star Hock tests positive for cocaine


Funeral services are set for an Alamogordo soldier killed in Iraq when his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb.

Services set for Alamogordo soldier killed in Iraq


It's been a long and crazy year since our opening party at Moho Live in June 2009 but analoguetrash has continued to go from strength to strength and has taken it's place as one of the most well regarded and well attended nights of it's kind in the UK.


Loan sharks will be feeling the heat today, after the Office of Fair Trading stepped up a campaign to warn people of the dangers of borrowing from illegal money lenders.


Finnish-Swedish telecommunications operator TeliaSonera said in a statement Friday it would buy controlling stakes in Spice Nepal and Cambodia's Applifone for about 3.2 billion Swedish crowns, or some 330 million euros.

TeliaSonera buys stakes in Spice Nepal and Applifone


Constant wind and rain have left thousands of people around town without power today.

Wind and rain leave thousands without power


Over the next week or so, we'll again break down what went wrong and what went right for the Yankees.


Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said global financial markets remain severely strained, underscoring the need for quick action to implement the government's $700 billion rescue program.

Paulson says global markets remain strained


The Mercedes-Benz Superdome dazzled New Orleanians Thursday night with a new lighting system.

Superdome dazzles with new lighting system


Professional services firm Pricewaterhouse Coopers has acquired ECS Ltd, an operations and human resources consultancy firm, from Eicher Goodearth, the company announced Monday.

Pricewaterhouse Coopers acquires consultancy firm


Bihar is set to win the battle against polio as the state recorded a steady decline in cases this year, officials said Thursday.


A 35-year-old church pastor was brutally murdered by unidentified persons who slit his throat with a sharp-edged weapon at Jerrela village of GK Veedhi mandal in the district, in the wee hours of Tuesday.


Southern Community Bank and Trust has created a new division that strengthens its focus on the small business owner.

Southern Community Bank and Trust creates new division


French star lawyer found dead near home Updated: 06:03, Monday March 18, 2013 A French star lawyer whose clients ranged from Panama's ex-dictator Manuel Noriega to former prime minister Dominique de Villepin has been found dead near his private island home in Brittany.


A senior Afghan police official, accused of helping insurgents, was arrested by NATO forces, but Afghan officials asked if it was a case of mistaken identity.


The West Bank-bound lanes of the Huey P. Long Bridge will close Tuesday night at 8:30 pm, the state Department of Transportation and Development has announced.

West Bank bound Huey P. Long Bridge to close Tuesday night


An Israeli air strike has killed a Hamas military commander and rocket-maker in the Gaza Strip, the Islamist group that rules the Palestinian territory said.

Israeli air strike kills Hamas commander


Yuvraj Singh will play his first Test in eight months after the dashing middle order batsman was on Wednesday included in India's playing XI for the first cricket Test against England.


The Campbellford Rebels will face off against the Port Hope Panthers in the first round of the Empire B Junior C Hockey League playoffs.

Campbellford Rebels to face Port Hope Panthers in first round of playoffs


Several active meth labs and drug items found in and near a north Jefferson County home.

Active meth labs found in north Jefferson County


Three persons were killed and four critically injured in two separate road mishaps in Bihar's Nalanda district last evening, police said.

Three killed, four critically injured in road mishaps


The state revenue department on Saturday passed an order to cancel consolidation of 280 acres of land at Kamlapur and Bahadurpur in Jaridih block in the district as the land was gairmajurwa and fraudulently acquired by some residents.

Revenue department cancels consolidation of 280 acres


Just like many places around the country, the capital region's many communities took time to remember the sacrifices of Canada's veterans on Sunday.

Capital communities take time to remember


Election Commission of Pakistan Secretary Kanwar Dilshad has said that observers are free to visit polling stations and offices of the returning officers to monitor polling process.

Observers free to visit polling stations:


A CIA informant disrupted an al-Qaida terror plot by intercepting a sophisticated underwear bomb, US and Yemeni officials said Tuesday.

CIA informant disrupted al-Qaida terror plot


COURTS can now deduct outstanding fines, child support payments and any other unpaid debts directly from people's salaries.


The road from the Old Parliament roundabout to Kollupitiya junction and from Kollupitiya junction to BMICH will be closed today from 9.00 am to 10.30 am, police said.


New Delhi The RSS on Tuesday said its response to the Ayodhya title suit verdict will be within ``law and Constitution'' and indicated that further legal options can be availed of if the ruling is not upto its expectation.

Response to Ayodhya suit verdict will be within law:


Customers and operators are being told to set realistic deadlines for truck drivers in the wake of severe weather and flooding which is affecting parts of the country.

Customers must be realistic on deadlines:


Federal Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the matter of creation of new provinces should be solved through consultation process between all the stake holders.

Matter of new provinces should be solved through consultation process:


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Kommersant cited Mr Vladimir Yakunin president of Russian Railways as saying that Russian Railways intends to buy 5% of the shares in the German Deutsche Bahn railway, when it holds its IPO in the coming weeks.

Russia Railways intend to buy 5% shares in


Houston centre Yao Ming left Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers with a sore right knee, and the team said he will not play in the second half.

Houston's Ming leaves game with sore knee


A new study shows that ancient humans painted their homes with natural colors to brighten up their dwellings and enhance important buildings.


The Orioles today announced that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Pedro Strop on waivers from the Texas Rangers.

Orioles claim Pedro Strop off waivers from Rangers


Nissan is speeding ahead with its electric car plans after receiving €220 million in European funding to construct an assembly line and battery plant for the LEAF in Sunderland in north east England.

Nissan speeds ahead with electric car plans


ENTERTAINMENT retailer HMV is set to go into administration, making it the latest casualty on the high street.


House Republicans are reserving more than $18 million in ad time - including $1.3 million in Wisconsin - as they look to protect their majority.

House Republicans reserve $18 million for ads


The former head Barnes County jailer, Jason Lang, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he illegally took money from the jail's commissary fund.


Because of drought and reduced fodder in the pastures, tribes need 400 thousand tons of Barley and dry fodder for their livestock.


Abby Sunderland has made it to port in Cape Town, South Africa, for repairs, barley making it ahead of a steep gale, which may have postponed her arrival.

Abby Sunderland makes it to port in Cape Town for repairs


IRVINE, Calif. Kofax plc, a leading provider of capture enabled business process management solutions, today announced that a market leading global semiconductor manufacturer will expand its invoice processing solution to extract detailed data from invoices in order to further streamline and speed existing processes.

Market leading global semiconductor manufacturer expands invoice processing solution


The Toronto stock market headed for a slightly higher open Tuesday as gold and copper prices made advances amid uncertainty over the global economic recovery and Europe's debt crisis.

Toronto stock market heads for higher open


BERLIN -Hoffenheim says it has signed striker Sven Schipplock from Bundesliga rival Stuttgart on a three-year contract.

Hoffenheim signs striker Schipplock from Stuttgart


A new series of free talks on how to eat healthier, reduce stress, stop smoking and manage medication highlight the ``Got Health?'' series sponsored by the Center for Community Health and feature experts from the University of Rochester Medical Center.

New series of free talks on how to eat healthier


The voodoo doll found in the front yard of a Deltona commissioner has led to extra security for city leaders.


Out-going Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney warned MPs Tuesday that an over-reliance on temporary foreign workers dampens both Canadian wage adjustment, and corporate productivity growth.

Carney warns against over-reliance on temporary foreign workers


iSelect Titans Co-Captain Nate Myles hopes to have a happy homecoming when he plays in front of family and friends in Sunday's clash against Souths in Cairns.


Classic rock and former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty will release his autobiography in 2014.

John Fogerty to release autobiography in 2014


The past month of violent crimes in South Bend, Ind. is making the interim police chief take action.

Violent crimes in South Bend make chief take action


The High-Rise Bridge on Interstate 64 will be closed for an hour Sunday morning for maintenance work.

High-Rise Bridge closing for an hour Sunday


Raiders defensive end Richard Seymour was ejected from Sunday's game after striking Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Raiders de Richard Seymour ejected for striking Ben Roethlisberger


NEW Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio has said he does not support fascism and has been 'deeply hurt' by 'attacks' on the Black Cats.

Sunderland boss Di Canio: 'i do not support fascism --


The Broadway touring cast of ``Mary Poppins'' will be hosting a dance workshop for all students, Wednesday afternoon.


German maker of personal care products Beiersdorf AG said Tuesday it has established an independent affiliate in Vietnam.

Beiersdorf establishes affiliate in Vietnam


``About 120 Cope members were attacked like dogs by ANC members,'' Tertuis Kritzinger, Chairman of Cope in the Kou-Kamma region, said.

``Cope members attacked like dogs by ANC''


Oregon QB Dennis Dixon worked out for NFL scouts Thursday despite being only three and a half months removed from ACL surgery.

Oregon QB Dixon works out for NFL scouts


Gap Inc. on November 19 announced its Board of Directors authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program, effective immediately.

Gap Inc. announces new $500 million share repurchase program


That leaves this obvious question - What book will Phil give to Ron Artest?


Here's what our reporters are working on today and for the weekend.


Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Shahid H. Kardar on Thursday said that branchless banking is future of the countrys financial sector.

Branchless banking is future of financial sector:


You can learn how to build bunk beds that serve multiple functions and cost very little.


BBC Three is currently looking to speak to young people who feel they have been victims of disability hate crime.


Singapore is spending $20 billion on a new rail network and extending present rail lines that will connect the whole island in the next 12 years.

Singapore to spend $20 billion on new rail network


A Seattle man jumped in front of pickup Tuesday on Highway 214 near Silver Falls State Park, according to Oregon State Police officials.

Seattle man jumps in front of pickup near Silver Falls State Park


A new fire truck, ordered for the West Milford Fire Department is costing taxpayers a lot less money due to frugality of the firemen, the Township of` West Milford Council agreed at their Dec. 1 workshop.

New fire truck will cost taxpayers less money


In this Dec. 24, 2009 file photo, an unidentified person braves the weather as he does some last minute shopping, in Omaha, Neb. Personal incomes rose more than expected in December and consumer spending increased for the third straight month, helping the economy slowly recover from the worst recession in decades.

Incomes rise in December; consumer spending increases for third straight month


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A maverick Liberal backbencher has compared Albertans to ``greedy ... separatist losers in Quebec.''

Liberal backbencher compares Albertans to 'greedy separatists'


HMS MANCHESTER conducted a maritime capability demonstration of her task unit's diverse capabilities last Monday to local dignitaries and military personnel from the Army and the Royal Air Force.

HMS MANCHESTER conducts capability demonstration


In a recent interview with HDNet's Inside MMA show, former undisputed heavyweight boxing kingpin Mike Tyson said MMA is on the rise whilst intimating that boxing is suffering from a spell of listlessness.


Computer hacker Gary McKinnon has refused to undergo further medical tests by a Home Office-appointed expert as he fights extradition to the United States, his mother said today.

Gary McKinnon refuses to undergo further medical tests as he fights extradition to the US


District court judges have appointed a new Ida County clerk of court to replace longtime county employee, Marcella Segebart.

Judges appoint new Ida County clerk of court


Former Gov. Bob Martinez of Tampa has been named a ``Great Floridian'' as part of a program that seeks to recognize people who have made major contributions to the state.

Former Gov. Martinez named a 'Great Floridian'


Sydney officers warn of luxury car scam Updated: 22:07, Monday March 11, 2013 Luxury car buyers in Sydney's inner west are being warned not to be tempted by bargain basement deals, which police say is part of an elaborate racket.


Rapper Flo-Rida has been arrested for reportedly driving under the influence in Miami Beach\, Florida.


The White Sox finished the sweep of the Mariners Sunday afternoon by the final score of 7-4.

Chicago White Sox sweep the Seattle Mariners


Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari left for Dubai Thursday on a private visit, according to reports, leaving behind a widening rift between the powerful armed forces and the civilian government.


Two sisters were struck by lightning on Milwaukee's south side during last Thursday's storm.

Two sisters struck by lightning during last Thursday's storm


The Cancer Bats will release their much anticipated sophomore album ?


A body has been found near where a Texas mother disappeared on Tuesday, police sources tell Fox News.

Body found near where Texas mother disappeared


Xerath has posted a cover of the Michael Jackson song ``Speed Demon'' online, which can be heard in the clip below.

Xerath posts cover of Michael Jackson's ``Speed Demon''


Fitch ratings has downgraded Iccrea Holding SpA and its two main subsidiary banks, ICCREA Banca SpA and Banca Agrileasing Long-term Issuer Default Ratings to 'A-' from 'A'.


North Korea says it has sent its top diplomat to Russia, amid a flurry of attempts to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula.

North Korea sends top diplomat to Russia


China has given Tibetan independence protestors an ultimatum to surrender after some of the worst unrest in the past two decades.

China gives Tibetan protestors ultimatum to surrender


Gov. Brian Sandoval has announced he is holding a supply drive for Nevada troops this month.

Gov. Sandoval announces supply drive for troops


John Taylor of College Football Talk is reporting through two sources that there is a ``very good chance'' that Kansas City Chiefs LB Mike Vrabel will join the Ohio State football coaching staff.

'Very good chance' Mike Vrabel joins Ohio State coaching staff


Wheathampstead extended their unbeaten run to eight games winning 2-0 against a Potten End side who had turned them over easily earlier in the season.

Wheathampstead extend unbeaten run to eight


AFL, the leading provider of fiber optics and engineering expertise, has launched BuyAFL.com, a new e-commerce site that complements the company's primary website, AFLglobal.com.


One of the major Russian grain processors PAVA has summed up its financial results for 2008, according to RAS standards.


Friends of the Schweiger family of Barton will be host to a benefit dinner from 3 to 7 pm on March 8 in the Tioga Central High School cafeteria.

Friends of the Schweiger family to host benefit


AUSTRALIAN troops on patrol in Afghanistan have shot dead a man who approached them in a suspicious manner.


Most babies born in Britain today will live past the age of 100, scientists say.

Most babies born in Britain will live to 100


Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday on stronger commodity prices and overnight Wall Street gains driven by signs the US recession might be ending.


While the super committee battles it out members of the congress voted on a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution.

Congress votes down balanced budget amendment


Dish Network plans to keep 600 Blockbuster stores open after its reorganization of the struggling, one-time video rental giant.

Dish Network to keep 600 Blockbuster stores


Zenyatta awakened from her first night at the Del Mar Racetrack Thursday rested and ready and took her usual 45-minute morning walk with hot walker Leonides Rodriguez around the inner ring of trainer John Shirreffs barn.


Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is ready to battle Chelsea and Manchester United for the signature of Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.

Real Madrid ready to battle Chelsea and Manchester United for Ricky van Wolfswinkel


The new wrinkle in the health care debate is whether the government should get more power to block insurance rate hikes.

Should government get more power to block insurance hikes?


President Mahinda Rajapakse would address the forthcoming WesternProvincial council election campaigns by satellite technology system was stated.

Rajapakse would address election campaigns through satellite technology


Monsanto Company said they expect a $150 million charge in Q4 due to restructuring.


Selena Gomez wants older man Updated: 13:16, Friday March 8, 2013 Selena Gomez wants to date an older man.


To coincide with today's date of 11-11-11, Square Enix is celebrating Final Fantasy XI with an offer that should entice new players - and another offering that will please fans of the game's music.


Interest rates edged up in the bond market Monday, resuming their march higher after investors saw signs of an improving economy.


More than half of working Indians in the age bracket of 55-64 years prefer to put their retirement savings into cash deposits, says an HSBC survey.

Indians prefer to put their retirement savings into cash:


Sport24 has reliably learned that Smith popped the question over the weekend while holidaying in Ireland.


Gary Coleman suffered a seizure while shooting an interview for The Insider earlier today.


Heathrow airport, Europe's most busiest, was closed today after a British Airways plane made an emergency landing.

Heathrow airport closed after plane makes emergency landing


US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Monday urged China to shift its economy away from exports and toward domestic demand to strengthen the global economy and scale back pollution.

Geithner urges China to shift toward domestic demand


After weeks of anticipation, Nelly Furtado has released the official video for her brand new single, ``Big Hoops.''

Nelly Furtado releases official video for Big Hoops


The West Africa Gas Pipeline has restarted flows of Nigerian natural gas to Ghana following a one-year outage caused by vandalism and fuel quality problems, the director of the project said on Tuesday.


Exchange-Traded funds, which are traded on a stock exchange like shares, have attracted big swarms of investors due to its simplicity.

Exchange traded funds attract big swarms of investors


Access Hollywood has confirmed Megan Fox has been removed from Transformers 3 cast.


Belgian metals and speciality materials maker Umicore said on Friday that it would join the S&P Europe 350 index from January 29 and would be classified in the materials sector.

Belgium's Umicore says to join S&P Europe 350 index


``Pakistan cricket is going through its darkest era, ``says the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar. He slammed the coach and staff for not making any valuable contribution to the team and went onto say that players are not in right frame of mind. He also slammed Kamran Akmal, who has not been able to perform well, either with the gloves or with the bat.

Pakistan cricket is going through its darkest era:


The 475 km highway, connecting Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir, was closed Thursday night due to heavy rains, triggering massive landslides, a government official said.

Manali-Leh highway closed after landslides


The Australian sharemarket closed marginally weaker following a sell off among financial stocks and despite resources giant BHP Billiton trading to a 16-month high.


Apple has released iTunes 10.0.1 which makes it easier to share your favorite music with your friends on Ping.


A snowboarder severely injured doing a back flip at a Wisconsin ski area has died from his injuries.

Snowboarder injured at Wis. ski area dies


Andrew Strauss is introduced as the new England cricket captain following the resignation of Kevin Pietersen.

Andrew Strauss is introduced as England cricket captain


Prosecutors have filed charges against the man police say led them on a chase and tried to grab an officer's gun.

Prosecutors file charges against man police say tried to grab an officer


Nu Horizons Electronics has opened a new distribution centre in Coventry, UK, which is more than six times the size of its previous facility.

Nu Horizons Electronics opens new distribution centre


Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived in New Delhi on the second leg of his most far-flung diplomatic mission since taking over at Number 10.


A couple facing imminent deportation to Cameroon have been unexpectedly released from detention this week after a campaign by leading writers to halt their removal from the UK.

Couple facing deportation to Cameroon released after campaign by writers


Musician Andrew Lloyd Webber has slammed `X Factor' judge Simon Cowell for not working hard with his artists.

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber slams Simon Cowell for ``not working hard''


The first in Belarus commodity exchange on vegetables sales will be created in Minsk, informed Vladimir Semashko, the First Deputy Minister of Belarus, to the correspondents of BELTA, visiting Gomelskaya oblast, where he became acquainted with course of grain harvesting campaign in the region.

Belarus: commodity exchange on vegetables sales to be created in Minsk


In the Corus International Chess tournament at Wijk Aan Zee in the Netherlands, World junior champion India's Abhijeet Gupta bounced back with a ninth-round win in the 'C' Group defeating veteran Grandmaster Oleg Romanishin of Ukraine.


Albany Mayor Jennings delivered his annual State of the City Address to the Albany Common Council.

Mayor Jennings delivers State of the city Address


A man died in a Covington home fire Tuesday morning that sent another person to the hospital.


The Canada Council, which administers the Governor General's Literary Awards, is standing by the decision of its jury to award this year's poetry prize to Jacob Scheier in the face of complaints by some critics that the decision is tainted by conflict of interest.


Vital data from the last hours of the Deepwater Horizon went down with the oil rig, its owner told US politicians.


Qantas Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has praised his players after the heartbreaking 23-21 loss in a gripping first Test of the DHL Australia 2013 Lions Tour in Brisbane.

Robbie Deans praises players after heartbreaking loss


MIAMI ― An idling car with a small child inside was stolen and then quickly abandoned in Miami.

Car with child inside stolen, quickly abandoned


Belgian property investment group Cofinimmo on Monday maintained its dividend and results forecast after rental income and operating margin rose in the first nine months.

Cofinimmo maintains dividend, results forecast


A Beekman man is due in court on a charge of third-degree grand larceny, a class D felony, for allegedly collecting unemployment benefits while he was working for a construction company in Greenwich, Conn., authorities said.


The Duchess of York is returning to Hull today to visit the family she advised on healthy eating as part of a TV show.


Repeatedly over the past few years the California legislature has wisely rejected bills to ban open carry, and OpenCarry.org urges the legislature to reject Assemblywoman Lori Saldana's effort, AB 1934, as well.

California legislature should reject ban on open carry


Whispers that songbird Taylor Swift spluttered to a standstill last night, soon had every music journalist in America catching a flight to the capital of Country Music.


Chilli futures across NCDEX remained on positive note as empty exchange warehouse stocks offered market participants to speculate in the futures counters.


The plane with Bulgarian police officers aboard flew off from Niger, Minister of Interior Tsvetan Tsvetanov told FOCUS News Agency.

Plane with Bulgarian police officers aboard flew off from Niger


The wealth of the richest Arabs plunged in 2008, with Prince Alwaleed, the richest of all, seeing his investments shrivel nearly 20 percent, according to a list published in Dubai on Sunday.

Wealth of richest Arabs 'plunged in 2008'


A male burglary suspect was shot and critically wounded by a Woodinville homeowner earlier this afternoon, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.

Burglary suspect shot by Woodinville homeowner


They will be together for a lot longer now that Ward has signed a multiyear promotional contract extension.


Veteran injured at Occupy protest and more By ERICA WERNER lovers - the White House says it has no evidence that extraterrestrials exist.

White House says no evidence of extraterrestrials


The game between Sri Lanka and Essex ended in a draw when rain washed out the final day's play at the County Ground in Chelmsford, Essex here, today.


Social-networking site MySpace (website) said Tuesday that it will cut 300 international positions and close at least four offices outside the US as it looks to cut costs and narrow its territory coverage.

MySpace to cut 300 international positions


Calgary Flames defensemen Robyn Regehr and his wife Christine have welcomed their first child, a son.

Calgary Flames player Robyn Regehr welcomes a son


But now a new store in Pennsylvania is preparing you for a real life zombie apocalypse.


Textbooks of classes 1 to 10 will be sold to students in the respective unaided schools in the State from next academic year, disclosed BN Shivaramegowda, Block Education Officer of the North Zone.

Textbooks to be sold in unaided schools from next


General Electric, Schenectady, NY, has been assigned a patent developed by Detlef Menke, Lotte, Germany, for a ``wind turbine and method for operating a wind turbine.''

General Electric assigned patent for wind turbine and method for operating a wind turbine


Minister for Health Mary Harney has said 120 new hospital consultants will be recruited over the next few months under the new contract with the Health Service Executive.

120 new hospital consultants to be recruited


Tharuhat Swayatta Rajya Samiti has declared a Tharuhat Autonomous State comprising of 23 districts of the Terai ranging from Morang in the east to Mahakali in the west.


Hong Kong shares closed higher for a second day on Tuesday, lifting the key index to its highest in more than three months as upbeat earnings boosted sentiment.

Hong Kong shares close higher on upbeat earnings;


Firefighters are working to free a crash victim from a white Ford at the intersection of 6th Street and Bryant Boulevard.


India and Afghanistan on Tuesday signed a major strategic cooperation pact and discussed ways to step up cooperation to jointly combat terror emanating from across the border.

India and Afghanistan sign strategic pact


German investor confidence surged in January, a key indicator released Tuesday showed, as signs emerge that the solid growth outlook for Europe's biggest economy is offsetting worries about the region's debt crisis.


Whoopi Goldberg is slamming the 'New York Times' for omitting the Academy Award Winning actress in an article on black actors and actresses who have won an Oscar.The article laments the fact that more black performers were not nominated for an award this year, and lists past actors who have won.

Whoopi Goldberg slams the 'New York Times'


An Indianapolis police officer was injured early Monday morning in a chase on the city's east side.


The Canadian economic recovery is showing signs of stalling, with real gross domestic product surprisingly falling back by 0.1 percent in November after no gain the previous month, according to a report from Statistics Canada.


The Pike County dog warden is facing animal cruelty charges after live puppies were found in a bag at the pound Tuesday.


Apple has released iTunes 11.0.4, which ``fixes a problem that may cause iTunes to quit if you switch between wired and wireless syncing.''


The landslide which damaged the Sri Maha Kaliamman temple at Bukit Gasing on Tuesday was not caused by renovations at the Sivan temple located further uphill, according to a Petaling Jaya City Council official.


Newmarket residents are miffed that a historic 125-year-old cannon has been ``dumped and forgotten'' while the Auckland City Council has approved $120,000 for a book on its own history.


Heavy rains lashed many parts of Gujarat today, disrupting rail and vehicular traffic at several places.


Phil Hersh reports that the world figure skating championships will be held in either North America or Europe.

World championships will be in North America or Europe


An East Rockaway teen was assaulted by a group of men during the early morning hours on Sunday, Nassau police said.


Real Falcons 'fans' need to step up and send thank you cards to new Jacksonville coach Mike Mularkey.

Real Falcons 'fans' need to thank coach Mularkey


Police say that motorists are putting themselves at risk by ignoring road closure signs due to the foul weather battering the South Island.


Winter Classic banners have gone up around town.


Ricky Whittle has slammed 'Strictly Come Dancing' as ``manipulative''.

Ricky Whittle slams 'Strictly Come Dancing'


The Carolina Panthers suspended all-pro wide receiver Steve Smith two games without pay Saturday for instigating a fistfight with teammate Ken Lucas.


Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has said that Pakistan and China are all-weather strategic partners and in view of evolving international environment both sides needed to reinforce their ties.

Pakistan, China needed to reinforce their ties:


Montpelier, the international financial advice and wealth management firm, has appointed IntelliFlo to provide the back-office technology to its team of financial advisers and administrators.

Montpelier appoints IntelliFlo to provide technology


Kenya's National Commission on Human Rights says top military and civilian officials must stand trial for the killings of scores of people and the torture of thousands in an operation to stamp out a brutal ethnic militia in western Kenya.


Travis Peterson scored 17 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead Samford in a 62-59 win over Tennessee Tech Thursday night.

Peterson leads Samford in 62-59 win over Tennessee Tech


Poyry Plc, a Finland-based consulting and engineering company, has acquired a 100% stake in Brennus Ingenieurs Conseils SA, a France-based company which runs NUMEX, a platform for operators of nuclear power plants.

Poyry acquires 100% stake in Brennus Ingenieurs Conseils


AM Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A++ and issuer credit ratings of 'aa+' of the Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies and its six property/casualty group members.


An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured this afternoon when he was struck by a car on Ohio 79 north of Newark.


``The Help'' was set in 1960s Jackson, and was filmed in Mississippi.


IRVINE, Calif. The Irvine Unified School District is going solar.

Irvine Unified school district goes solar


Apple today introduced iCloud®, a breakthrough set of free new cloud services that work seamlessly with applications on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC to automatically and wirelessly store your content in iCloud and automatically and wirelessly push it to all your devices.


Politician-filmmaker Kush Bhargava says his film Monica, which is releasing on Friday, has nothing to do with corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and that it was completed much before she came into the public eye.

Monica has nothing to do with Niira Radia:


Police and Praja Pratighatana group Naxalites reportedly exchanged fire in Tadwai-Kothaguda forests in Warangal district on Thursday morning.


A man allegedly chopped off the nose of his ex-wife in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district, police said on Saturday.


Back during the showdown between Bush and Kerry, there was an uproar over Kerry's controversial comment that one ``get an education or get stuck in Iraq,'' furthering support for the urban myth that college education is not for our troops.

College education is not for our troops;


Karl Henry has hailed the experience of Jermaine Pennant after the winger joined Wolves from Stoke on a three-month emergency loan deal.

Karl Henry hails experience of Jermaine Pennant after winger joined Wolves


THE OUTGOING chairman of Ramsey Commissioners has spoken about her ``great honour'' in representing the people of Ramsey during her year of office.


US troops fighting in Afghanistan paused Monday to remember the fallen in Memorial Day services, as a war nearly a decade old trudges on.

Troops fighting in Afghanistan pause to remember the fallen


Shanghai base metals moved little on Friday, weighed down by market uncertainties and growing inventories.


Insurer LV= saw its underlying profits rise 19% to £126 million in 2012, boosted by increased life and pension sales which were up 15% at £155.6 million, despite what its described as a 'challenging regulatory backdrop'.

LV= profits rise despite ``challenging regulatory backdrop''


The ruling ANC on Wednesday expelled its youth leader Julius Malema, turning against a man who helped bring South African President Jacob Zuma to power but later stood in his path to re-election.


Azerbaijani mobile operator Azerfon has launched two new entertainment services called Fun2Mass and Mobile Voice Chat.


Councilman Luis A. Quintana, one of the most prominent Hispanic-American elected officials in New Jersey, today endorsed Congressman Rob Andrews for the Democratic US Senate nomination.

Councilman Quintana endorses Andrews for US Senate


US retail gasoline demand rose for the second week in a row as falling retail price spurred consumer demand, according to the SpendingPulse report issued Tuesday.


A Seminole Nation council member says he wants to be the tribe's chief.

Council members says he wants to be chief


It will be one day more one more time when the 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables returns to the Centennial Concert Hall July 23-28.

Les Misérables returning to the Centennial Concert Hall


Police have identified the Cavan, Ont., couple killed Christmas Eve in a head-on crash west of Peterborough.

Cavan couple killed in Christmas Eve crash outside Peterborough


A light heavyweight matchup between Ryan Bader and Vladimir Matyushenko is heading to the UFC on Fox 6 card in Chicago, according to a report from ESPN.com.

Ryan Bader vs. Vladimir Matyushenko headed to UFC on Fox 6 in Chicago


A Chandler man who shot a 19-year-old man to death and injured a 16-year-old girl after shooting her three times was sentenced on Friday to life in prison for the murder and 21 concurrent years for attempted murder.

Chandler man sentenced to life in prison


Lumber and wood products producer Weyerhaeuser Co. joined the US Climate Action Partnership, a coalition of more than two dozen companies and environmental groups lobbying Congress to pass a bill combatting climate change.

Forest products company Weyerhaeuser joins US climate Action Partnership


``Aatma 2 is definitely happening,'' he said at the launch of the first look of Aatma held Monday evening.

``Aatma 2 is definitely happening'' - Suparn Verma


A former Kershaw County detention center officer has been charged with misconduct after authorities say he groped a female inmate and asked two others to show their body parts in exchange for cigarettes.

Former Kershaw County officer charged with misconduct


Some immigration attorneys say they are steering most undocumented clients away from a citizenship path created in the name of ``family unity'' by President Barack Obama's administration.

Attorneys steer undocumented clients away from a citizenship path


Emily Robison, of the Dixie Chicks and Court Yard Hounds, is expecting her 4th child with boyfriend Martin Strayer.

Emily Robison, of the Dixie Chicks, expecting 4th child


The rock 'n' roll band Phish plans to release a 3-D concert film in US theaters next month, following U2 and Walt Disney Co.'s ``Hannah Montana'' in trying to capitalize on the popularity of the format.

'' Phish plans to release 3-D concert film


The NBA officially released its preseason schedule today, complete with a press release sent out to the media.


French government officials and citizens have embraced Burmese democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi, who is within days of ...


A driver early Thursday fell asleep at the wheel and knocked down a 35-foot light pole and traffic sign on the city's Southside, police said.

Driver knocks down light pole, traffic sign


India and Sri Lanka today agreed not to resort to violence against fishermen straying into each-other's maritime boundary.

India and Sri Lanka agree not to resort to violence against fishermen


Foreclosure rates are holding steady in the Fort Smith region compared to a year ago.


The Mustangs have won three in a row, including two consecutive road games thanks to Sanders, who scored 17 points and Todd, who finished with 16 points.


A Putnam County youth minister was charged Thursday with 14 counts of sex crimes against minors after an investigation by a Rutherford County sheriff's detective.

Putnam County youth minister charged with 14 sex crimes


Police say a 17-year-old juvenile was arrested for burglarizing a home in Dover on Thursday.


Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Ike.

Jindal declares state of emergency ahead of Ike


Sebastian Vettel said his British Grand Prix victory was not as easy as it looked, despite the German crushing the opposition on Sunday.

Vettel says win not as easy as it looked


Former ``American Idol'' contestant Adam Lambert has revealed he wants to record a duet with Christina Aguilera.

Lambert wants to record duet with Aguilera


``Personally speaking, I don''t want to predict anything,''Zaheer said when asked for his take on the best team goinginto the quadrennial extravaganza starting February 19 in thesub-continent.


The Orleans Parish School Board was facing its own financial crisis on Thursday.

Orleans Parish school board faces financial crisis


Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, cleared by Major League Baseball to bid on the Texas Rangers, prefers to go it alone but may join another bidder because so little time is left before an Aug. 4 bankruptcy auction date, his attorney said today.


St Patrick's Day has come early at Eden Park in Auckland and Australia's Rugby World Cup campaign is in turmoil as a result.


In turn, Kansas was swept by No. 9 Oklahoma State 11-3 and 4-3 this weekend.


Packers head coach Mike McCarthy spoke highly of James Starks in a recent interview, according to the Buffalo News.


A Cherokee County man was arrested in Rome earlier this week on several charges.


Ecuador is considering returning to the international bond market, possibly as soon as this year, the country's ambassador to the US said Wednesday.

Ecuador considering return to international bond market - ambassador


AbitibiBowater Inc. says it hopes to sell the bulk of its hydroelectric assets in Ontario by early next year in an ongoing effort to reduce its debt load and improve operational profitability.

AbitibiBowater to sell hydroelectric assets


LA Galaxy boss Bruce Arena insisted David Beckham will be fit to play in the MLS Cup final despite the England star limping away from training.


UConn's Matt Barnes and George Springer were named to the Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I All-American First Team as announced Thursday, June 2 by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.

Barnes, Springer named to Louisville Slugger All-American first team


- SEATTLE, Washington and DUBLIN, Ireland - October 6, 2009 - PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of the world's most widely played video games, today announced that it has secured US$22.5 million in funding led by Meritech Capital Partners, one of the preeminent late-stage investment firms.

PopCap games secures us$22.5 million in funding led by Meritech capital Partners


Near Heyburn, Idaho State Controller Donna Jones has been injured in a car crash.

State Controller Donna Jones injured in crash


Cairo, Sep 11 Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is set to return to court today to answer charges on killing of anti-regime protesters, in a trial in which military ruler Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi will testify behind closed doors.


After claiming that he was going to write a tell-all book, Spencer Pratt is now threatening to release a sex tape of Heidi Montag, possibly to extend his fifteen minutes of fame.

Spencer Pratt threatens to release sex tape


Pakistan has said it could focus on American demands to do more in the war on terror only if the US used its influence with India to lessen tensions and to press for resumption of the stalled composite dialogue process.

US should use influence with India to lessen tensions:


Infosys Ltd has announce the successful implementation of Finacle core banking solution at ZUNO BANK in Slovakia, and in the Czech Republic.

Infosys announces implementation of Finacle core banking solution


As TMZ reports, rapper ASAP Rocky has pleaded guilty to attempted grand larceny stemming from a fight between him and two photographers that took place in New York City earlier this year.

ASAP Rocky pleads guilty to attempted grand larceny


Players got rejected at the box office, failing to improve on its poor opening over the weekend.


One ticket sold in South Dakota won the $232.1 million Powerball lottery jackpot Wednesday night.

One ticket wins $232.1 million Powerball jackpot


The Supreme Court Monday said the right to property is a constitutional right and government cannot deprive a person of his land in an arbitrary manner.

Right to property is a constitutional right:


Jamie Foxx will host Saturday Night Live on Dec. 8, with R&B star Ne-Yo as the musical guest.

Jamie Foxx to host 'Saturday Night Live'


The Titans and Chris Johnson have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension ending the three-time Pro Bowl running back's holdout.

Titans, Chris Johnson agree to contract extension


Hungary on Monday backed a planned Russian gas pipeline crossing south-east Europe in a move that risks angering Budapest's western partners and could threaten the prospects of Nabucco, a rival pipeline supported by the US and the European Union.


Beck, 88, who was a resistance fighter during World War II for Chug Chaluzi, an underground Zionist resistance youth group, died on June 24, just six days before his 89th birthday.


French port workers began a 24-hour strike Friday, continuing their series of protests over a port reform bill...


Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo is shutting down its PHS operations from 7 January, the Nikkei reports.


A Deirdre Barlow lookalike is being hunted by police after she stole cash from a man who collapsed in the street.

Deirdre Barlow lookalike hunted by police


Legendary trainer Bart Cummings is reportedly devastated after discovering his superstar four-year-old So You Think has been sold to racing powerhouse Coolmore Stud, set to head overseas to race in Europe.


Iranian car imports into Iran rose by 29 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian year, which began on March 20, compared with the same period last year, the Customs Administration head Abbas Memarnejad stated.


USDCAD breaks above the falling price channel on 4-hour chart, suggesting that a short term cycle bottom is being formed at 1.0397.


MEXICO CITY -Mexico coach Sven-Goran Eriksson was fired on Thursday, a day after a 3-1 loss to Honduras in World Cup qualifying.


Dr. Jill Biden is visiting two Colorado community colleges during Vice President Joe Biden's visit to the state.

Jill Biden visits Colo. community colleges


Perth Airport has opened its new Terminal 2, which will serve as a new base of domestic flights.


A Nigerian football star on Thursday said he had been sentenced to 40 lashes in Sudan after being wrongly convicted of drunk driving in Khartoum.

Nigerian football star sentenced to 40 lashes in Sudan


Zambia, where hundreds of animals have disappeared from its national parks because of poaching, has declared war on poachers, state-run media reported on Tuesday.


A man was shot dead Monday night on the Near West Side, police said.


AstraZeneca Plc will cut about 145 jobs at its Otis Street manufacturing facility beginning May 31, according to the company.


A Perry County man has apparently changed his mind about pleading guilty in a federal vote buying case.

Perry County man changes his mind about pleading guilty


The MMD has suspended interviews for parliamentary candidates in view of the death of Dr Frederick Chiluba.


ORLANDO, Fla. A Florida judge released a grainy jailhouse video of Casey Anthony being told that the remains of her 2-year-old daughter had been found in 2008

Judge releases jailhouse video of Casey Anthony


KISS FM has today unveiled its mobile optimised digital media player, the KISS Player, which will allow audiences to engage with synced content in real-time.

KISS FM unveils mobile optimised digital media player


BT today offers millions of customers the chance to boost their broadband speed for free with the launch of faster headline speeds of up to 20Mb/s and the BT Broadband Accelerator.


The husband of late actress Brittany Murphy has been found dead, authorities confirmed yesterday, five months after his wife's accidental death.


Polish historians believe British POWs were murdered by German forces after being forced to hide looted Nazi artwork and treasure down an abandoned coal mine.

British POWs 'murdered after being forced to hide Nazi artwork down coal mine'


Homelessness has increased in the Fraser Valley, although at a slightly lower rate than in Metro Vancouver.

Homelessness increasing in Fraser Valley


Wind energy consulting firm Helimax will open a new office in western Canada, near Vancouver, on March 15 in order to better serve its clientele.

Helimax opens new office in western Canada


A Russian deputy from the northwestern Leningrad Region's legislative assembly, who is also the leader of the ruling United Russia party's regional branch, has asked US President Barack Obama to put him on the so-called Magnitsky List, the party reported Tuesday.

Russian deputy asks Obama to put him on Magnitsky List


Hawks hammer Perth in NBL summit clash Updated: 22:03, Sunday November 4, 2012 Unheralded Wollongong are the only unbeaten team in the NBL after confirming themselves as legitimate title contenders with a 100-67 home blowout of Perth, the only other previously undefeated side.


A House panel Wednesday voted to cite former top White House aide Karl Rove for contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to answer questions about the dismissals of several federal prosecutors as its Senate counterpart explored punishments for an array of alleged Bush administration misdeeds.

House panel votes to cite Rove for contempt


Local gardeners are invited to the annual spring garden seminar presented by the University of Wisconsin-Extension Wood County Master Gardener Volunteers.


A Pakistani Taliban commander withdrew his fighters from a key northwestern valley on Friday, amid growing alarm in the United States that the Taliban were creeping closer to the capital of nuclear-armed Pakistan.

Pakistani Taliban say withdrawing from key valley


Schizophrenia and autism probably share a common origin, hypothesises Dutch researcher Annemie Ploeger following an extensive literature study.

Schizophrenia and autism may share common origin


A North Georgia mother is charged with rape for encouraging two young girls to have sex in her home! 33 year old Terra Brewer is charged with statutory rape, child molestation and conspiracy to commit a felony.


The Texans will interview former Packers and Eagles head coach Ray Rhodes regarding a spot on their defensive staff Thursday.


A group of Russian state universities and the organization of ``Ruckus'' first will hold the educational exhibition in Baku May 21-22, ``Ruckus'' director general Avbakar Nutsalov said at a press conference ``Education in Russia - preparation of professional personnel for Azerbaijan''.

Russian state universities to hold educational exhibition in Baku


For superior sound quality on-the-go, Philips launched this month a new range of GoGear portable audio and video players.

Philips launches a new range of GoGear portable audio and video players


President Obama has cautiously hailed a ``clear'' trend of job growth, and called on businesses to boost investment.


The UK, Germany and Spain will fall into recession in 2008, the European Commission has predicted.


Guatemala declared a 30-day state of emergency for the northern Peten region following the brutal massacre of 27 people at a cattle ranch.

Guatemala declares state of emergency after massacre


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POLICE from Manchester are hoping someone in the Worcester area can help them trace relatives of a dead man.


Basketball star Tony Parker is recovering from eye surgery in Paris to repair a corneal laceration that he sustained in last week's bar brawl involving rappers Chris Brown, Drake and their entourages.

Tony Parker recovering from eye surgery;


Dead Island has sold over five million copies, which is quite an accomplishment for what many felt was a so-so first outing for the franchise.

Dead Island sold over five-million copies


Ozaukee County health officials are searching for the source of two illnesses that have sickened four young children in the same neighborhood.

Ozaukee County health officials search for source of illnesses


Donegal South West Deputy Pearse Doherty has made his maiden speech in the Dail, calling on the government to pack its bags and leave office immediately.

Deputy Pearse Doherty makes maiden speech in Dail


South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius will have to live with his conscience after he shot dead his girlfriend on Valentine's Day and said it was a tragic mistake, the victim's father Barry Steenkamp was quoted as saying in the local media.

'Pistorius must live with his conscience'


Pod2g has just confirmed that he will speak and lead a hacking workshop at JailbreakCon this year.

Pod2g will speak and lead a hacking workshop at JailbreakCon


British actress Samantha Barks is single again after splitting from her boyfriend, according to a UK report.

Samantha Barks - Samantha Barks splits from boyfriend


The Hydrometeorological Service today issued a statement saying that La Nina type weather conditions have returned and that Guyana should expect more days with rainfall above the long term average in the coming months.

La Niña weather conditions have returned


Stalley would fit right in alongside newly signed MMG talent Wale, Meek Mill, and Pill.

Stalley to sign with Maybach Music Group?


Benton Harbor based Whirlpool has again been named one of the most respected companies by The Reputation Institute.

Whirlpool named one of the most respected companies


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad compared Iran's enemies to 'mosquitoes' and promised to deal with the West from a position of power at the nuclear negotiations.

Ahmadinejad promises to deal with West from position of power


TAKEAWAY boss Syed Amir Ali is branching out in business while helping young people at school.


WestJet Airlines Ltd said on Wednesday it flew fuller planes in September than in the same month a year earlier, helping Canada's No. 2 carrier deliver a third-quarter load factor that exceeded its expectations.


The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75 percent on Tuesday, as expected, but cautioned that the domestic and global recoveries will be slower than previously expected in a hint that any further hikes may be gradual.


Pakistan has formally demanded of US to set up ROZ for the economic uplift of backward areas in Balochistan.

Pakistan demands of US to set up ROZ in backward areas of Balochistan


Tributes are pouring in for veteran journalist Keith Smith who died yesterday morning at his home at Old St Joseph Road, Laventille.


``Oh my god, I have two girl crushes. I completely adore Megan Fox and Victoria Beckham,'' femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying.


Empire State Development Corp. launched its new Web site Monday, reorganized to streamline design and improve access to information in order to best serve the agency's constituents.

Empire State Development launches its new Web site


Australian union members and Latin Americans living in Australia reiterated their support of Cuba and rejection of the economic blockade imposed by the United States.

Union members and Latin Americans living in Australia reiterate support of Cuba


Sweden's Jorgen Brink won the 56-mile Vasaloppet cross-country ski marathon for the first time on Sunday, beating favorite Daniel Tynell by inches to capture the world's oldest and longest ski race.

Brink wins Vasaloppet cross-country ski marathon


KIDS' telly star Floella Benjamin will take her seat in the House of Lords this month, it was revealed yesterday.

Floella Benjamin to take her seat in the House of Lords this month


SOLO sailor Jessica Watson has rounded the Cape of Good Hope and the next time she sights land it will be Australia.


Brad Guzan believes that competition will be key this season as Paul Lambert picks players on merit, and not just based on their name.


The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday gave a much needed boost to jailed former union telecom minister A Raja, when it said that Raja had followed government policy in the distribution of 2G spectrum allocation.

Raja followed government policy on 2G spectrum allocation:


EBA CLEARING has announced the successful launch and operation of two additional liquidity distribution windows on its large-value clearing and settlement platform URO1.

EBA CLEARING launches two liquidity distribution windows


Mammoth's Casey Powell dives and scores the flying goal after nice feed from Adam Jones.

Casey Powell dives and scores the flying goal!


Salman Khurshid on Sunday took over as the External Affairs Minister, the only minister to assume the charge immediately after the swearing-in ceremony.

Salman Khurshid takes over as External Affairs Minister


THE Knights are poised to re-sign Chris Houston for two more years, ending speculation that the workhorse second-rower was headed to Penrith, and are in the hunt to sign Test forward Luke Lewis.

Knights poised to re-sign Chris Houston, in hunt for Luke Lewis


The 46-year-old Dann, a democract, led the state on a 10-day odyssey, at first refusing to resign despite demands by democratic Governor Ted Strickland and others within his party, a growing number of investigations into conduct at his office, and the filing Tuesday of articles of impeachment against him.


'Bad Boys' singer Alexandra Burke is looking for love after her two previous relationships ended in disaster.


The city of Ionia Thursday issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the city after discovering coliform bacteria in the water supply.

Ionia issues boil water advisory for portion of city


Pakistan's experienced off spinner Saeed Ajmal wants a crack at the Australians in the 2011 World Cup, to avenge the thrashing he got at their hands in the ICC Twenty20 World Championships last year in the West Indies.


Iran has begun uranium enrichment at a new underground site well protected from possible airstrikes, a leading hardline newspaper reported Sunday in another show of defiance against Western pressure to rein in Tehran's nuclear program.

Iran begins uranium enrichment at new site


Lewis won The Associated Press 2009 NFL coach of the year award for guiding his team to the playoffs during a season marked by tragedy.


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Andy Pettitte said Friday at his retirement press conference that he would ``never say never'' about possibly pitching again.

Pettitte: 'never say never' to pitching again


Dell has entered the rugged laptop market with its new Latitude XFR D630, placing the company in competition with companies such as Panasonic.


Kim Kardashian tried out a blood facial on the latest episode of her show Kourtney and Kim Take Miami as her ex Kris Humphries' family finally break their silence on their marriage.


Skills secretary John Denham will today reveal how employers are helping shape a radical new government service to get more people into work.

Employers shape new government service to get people into work


Nine banks in Canada are accepting cash donations in support of Red Cross relief efforts in Pakistan, the Canadian Red Cross said Friday.

Banks accepting donations for Red Cross relief efforts in Pakistan


The Pentagon on Monday urged restraint in Egypt and stressed the importance of holding elections after clashes between police and pro-democracy protesters in Cairo left 24 people dead.


``Everyday a new dream is born. Today, I want to do new kind of films, want children to stay healthy and have a good life. I think you have to be rooted in reality before dreaming. Right now, I am in a position where I can afford anything. But when I started off in the industry my dream was to eat, have a place to stay,'' Shahrukh told reporters at an event.

You have to be rooted in reality before dreaming:


Businesses are still hiring, but a new report shows teenagers are facing a very tough job market this summer.


SIPTU has served strike notice on seven Dublin hospitals for 48 hours with effect from Wednesday 7th April.

SIPTU serves strike notice on seven Dublin hospitals


NEW YORK - Foot Locker Inc. said Friday it plans to cut about 120 jobs and to have closed 117 stores by the end of this month as it looks to become a more efficient and competitive business.

Foot Locker to cut 120 jobs, close 117 stores


Equinix, a global provider of data center services, launched a social network for the ``ecosystem'' of 4,000-plus customers the company serves in its data centers around the world.

Equinix launches social network for customers


The 33-year-old Mayweather skipped a hearing Tuesday before Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Diana Sullivan on eight misdemeanor and felony charges.


London, Sep 7 About 750,000 people could die in East Africa over the next four months due to famine, if enough aid didn't reach the famine-stricken region, the UN has warned.

750,000 people may die in East african famine:


On the E! channel's show 'Fashion Police', Osbourne called Christina a ``fat bitch''!

Kelly Osbourne calls Christina Aguilera a fat bitch


Investigators on Saturday probed a suicide attack at UN headquarters in Nigeria after the bomber managed to penetrate tight security and ram his car into the building, killing at least 19 people.

Investigators probe suicide attack on UN in Nigeria


Debutants stole the show at the New York City marathon Sunday as Ethiopian Gebre Gebremariam won the men's race on his marathon debut and Kenya's Edna Kiplagat took the women's title in her first New York race.

Debutants steal show at New York City marathon


Braves manager Bobby Cox extended his major league ejection record to 143 on Wednesday, getting tossed in the fifth inning for arguing ball and strikes during Atlanta's game against Florida.

Braves' Cox extends ejection record to 143


PepsiCo Inc. said Friday that it plans to invest an additional US$2.5 billion in China in the next three years on new plants and research facilities as the food and beverage maker builds up its presence in the growing market.

PepsiCo to invest additional US$2.5 billion in China


Matt Damon and his wife have welcomed a new baby girl into their world.


Owners of almost 100 cats have been charged for criminal mischief and animal cruelty.


A police sergeant was hospitalized early Wednesday following a squad car crash at 59th Street and California Avenue.

Police sergeant hospitalized after squad car crash


The necropsy report on EIGHT BELLES, who broke down after her gallant runner-up effort in the Kentucky Derby, was released on Thursday.

Necropsy report on Eight Belles released


Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he has raised $750,000 in just 25 days as he attempts to win the Democratic primary in the governor's recall election.


Police on Friday charged an Anniston man with stealing $1,225 worth of supplies from a local manufacturing company.

Police charge man with stealing supplies from local manufacturing company


Dick LeBeau will return as defensive coordinator for the Steelers in 2012, a source told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.


A Fairbanks man has been arrested for allegedly urinating on a bouncer at a bar.

Man arrested for allegedly urinating on bouncer


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President Yahya Jammeh on Friday opened the 2011 legislative session of the National Assembly, and spoke on a wide range of issues, including some of the achievements of his government, as well as challenges faced and future plans.

President Jammeh opens 2011 Legislative session


A machine caught fire in a commercial shop in Wilmington today, causing minor smoke damage to apartments above.

Machine catches fire at shop in Wilmington


Former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Friday stressed the need for interlinking rivers and water bodies to solve the problem of water shortage, saying ``future wars would be over water''.


Broadcast network CBS on Dec. 15 will televise its first live boxing match in 15 years as it teams with Showtime to offer seven live fights throughout the day.


The late President Turgut Özal, who died of a suspicious heart attack on April 17, 1993, will be commemorated by both civil society and official ceremonies on the 17th anniversary of his death.

Former president Turgut Özal to be commemorated


The Government has launched a mortgage aid website for homeowners struggling to meet loan repayments.

Government launches Mortgage aid website


``It is against corruption that we have war, even the civil war in Sierra Leone was as a result of corruption and injustice,'' said Mr. Kamara, Commissioner of the Anti Corruption Commission.

``It is against corruption we have war.''


GLASTONBURY festival founder Michael Eavis will pay a visit to a west Wiltshire secondary school today to talk to pupils and judge a Rock Idol competition.


Google said today that it will build three new data centers in Asia.

Google to build three data centers in Asia


A former Davis Dam security guard pleaded guilty last week to two car burglaries at Lake Mohave.

Former security guard pleads guilty to burglaries


As reported by Spinner, in a blog post entitled ``I've Got Some News,'' Adele revealed to her fans that she is pregnant with her first child.


But what exactly is Freddie Mac and what does it do?


European shares slip after Fed stimulus Updated: 12:09, Friday December 14, 2012 Europe's main stock markets are on the slide as investors digest more US Federal Reserve monetary easing and an EU deal to give the European Central Bank supervisory powers over the banking sector.


Online retail giant Amazon announced Friday that it would create 2,000 jobs in Britain over the next two years with the opening of three new fulfilment centres.


An Elkview woman is suing K-mart Corporation and Sears Holdings Corporation for injuries she sustained in one of the defendants' stores.

Elkview woman sues K-mart, Sears for injuries


Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka threw off the mound for the first time today, According to the Mainichi Daily News.


Heavy rush was witnessed outside petrol pumps in Assam with security intensified in and around these installations as the indefinite nation-wide oil officers strike entered the third day today.

Heavy rush outside petrol pumps in Assam


AP Photo Jae Crowder had 26 points and 14 rebounds in his final home game as a senior, helping No. 8 Marquette beat No. 11 Georgetown 83-69 Saturday and clinch the No. 2 seed in the Big East tournament.

No. 8 Marquette beats No. 11 Georgetown 83-69


McCracken County and Paducah city leaders showed off a new air medical base designed to improve medical care for all of western Kentucky.

Mccracken and Paducah city leaders show off new air medical base


American football legend OJ Simpson is appealing his conviction for robbery and kidnapping charges that landed him in prison for at least nine years, court records showed.


Indian stock market indices have been trading flat over the last two hours of trade with a positive bias.


City bus drivers went on a strike on Tuesday to press for the payment of wages by the Jharkhand state tourism development corporation.


After a slow start to the season, the Dayton boys tennis team rebounded with a nice effort in the state sectionals.

Dayton boys tennis rebounds with nice effort in state sectionals


Malta says it's refusing to return two Libyan fighter jets that landed on the island last week after their pilots defected.

Malta refusing to return Libyan fighter jets


Under the terms of the agreement, Affymetrix will pay approximately $73 million in cash to acquire Panomics.


A new cycle route connecting west Truro to the city centre will be officially opened on Thursday.

Cycle route connecting Truro city centre to open


Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has begun throwing as he moves forward with his recovery from reconstructive elbow surgery.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg begins throwing in recovery from elbow surgery


The United Way of Inner Wisconsin, for the 24th year, is administering a grant from the Federal Emergency Food & Shelter Program for distribution in Wood County, according to Tari Jahns, chief executive officer.


J&J starting 4 early research collaboration hubs Johnson & Johnson says it will set up four regional ``innovation centers'' in life sciences hotspots around the world to speed up early research.

J&j starting 4 early research collaboration hubs


Tiger Woods has posted a message on his site saying he is going to take an indefinite leave from golf to work on his marriage.

Tiger Woods to take 'indefinite' leave from golf


ISP appointed several professionals within the personal care division, welcoming three new senior key account managers with more than 30 years of combined expertise.


MASSACRE monster Anders Breivik grinned as judges jailed him for just 21 years for taking the lives of 77 people.

Mass murderer Anders Breivik jailed for just 21 years


The Miami Police Department will set up surveillance cameras throughout the streets of South Florida.

Miami Police to set up surveillance cameras


How does Ellington fit in with what the Cardinals want to do on offense?

How does Andre Ellington fit with Cardinals?


Apparently Blizzard feels the same way and is offering free character migrations to residents of over-populated World of Warcraft servers.


A toddler died this week after a terrible accident with his grandfather and cousin.


A search is under way in dense bush in WA's Great Southern for a Currambine man missing since New Year's Eve.

Search for man missing since New Year's Eve


President Rajapakse has assured to restore the rights of children who had been forcibly given arms depriving of their education.

President assures to restore rights of children


I'm here today, remorseful,'' the former nurse told a federal judge Wednesday in Minneapolis, moments before he sentenced her for stealing painkillers from hospital patients in Coon Rapids to support her drug addiction.

Former nurse sentenced for stealing painkillers from patients


Sweden's 2012 ``Jenny Lind,'' mezzo-soprano Josefine Andersson of the Copenhagen Opera Academy, will present a concert at 11 am Sunday at the Jenny Lind Chapel, Andover, Ill.


Persian Gulf rebar imports from Turkey have soared by $80 per tonne fob for August production.

Persian Gulf rebar imports up $80 for August production


BATS Chi-X Europe, the largest pan-European equities market operator by market share and notional value traded(1), today introduced 'Lit Sweep' and 'Dark Sweep', its new interbook order types.

BATS Chi-X Europe introduces new interbook order types


The UAE is keen to see a stable Lebanon and has pledged full-fledged support to all the efforts and initiatives aimed at achieving that end.


Aust dominate day one of rugby sevens Updated: 19:22, Friday February 1, 2013 Australia crushed Scotland 29-5 to complete a surprisingly dominant opening day at the world series sevens rugby tournament in Wellington.


Argentine power distributor Emdersa met the buyside in the US last week on a non-deal roadshow.


A 20-year-old Newport News man was shot in the chest Thursday afternoon on Chestnut Avenue, according to police.

Newport News man shot in chest on Thursday


Just today, new Kim Kardashian wedding reception details are being spilled online, giving an intimate look at what went down after she said ``I do'' with NBA star Kris Humphries.

Kim Kardashian wedding reception details given


Venus Williams was knocked out of the Australian Open on Thursday, losing 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 to 46th-ranked Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain.

Venus Williams knocked out of Australian Open


It has given me an opportunity to lead a good team in an entrepreneurial environment, be responsible for crediting Reebok with many firsts and successfully maintaining the brand leadership in an increasingly competitive market space.

``I lead a good team in an entrepreneurial environment''


Former President Nelson Mandela is spending a sixth day in hospital where he is being treated for a recurring bout of pneumonia.


Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to establish contacts with Taliban militants through the mediation of tribal leaders.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to establish contacts with Taliban


The annual look at who went to the movies from the MPAA has been released.


Juan Martin del Potro, who underwent surgery two weeks ago on his right wrist, says he expects to miss the US Open and not defend his title.


Two minor girls, who are from Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, were rescued by Delhi Police's crime branch on Sunday morning when agents of a placement agency where bringing them to the city to place them as domestic helps, police said.


In a memo to top financial backers Wednesday, Gov. Martin O'Malley's campaign manager urged Marylanders ``to take a deep breath'' and argued that O'Malley remains well-positioned to win re-election next year, despite Democratic losses last week in Virginia and New Jersey.

O'Malley campaign manager urges ``deep breath''


US President Barack Obama got injured while playing a basketball game Friday morning and got 12 stitches in his lip.

Body man Barack Obama injured while playing basketball


Witt, the gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier, has launched Hydrobaby, a hand held analyser to measure moisture in gases and compressed air.


At least 12 people were killed and 24 others injured when a passenger bus caught fire in southern Nepal on Friday.

12 killed after bus catches fire in southern Nepal


Democrats asked Gov. Rick Scott to order a special session to expand health care coverage to cove more uninsured Floridians.

Democrats ask Gov. Scott order special session for health care


Police have recovered 45 guns and 1,163 bullets from suspected armed robbers in the last five months in a Rapid Response Unit operation countrywide.

Police recover 45 guns from suspected armed robbers


The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Nevada state laws that limit brothel advertising.


A suicide bomber killed two Pakistani policemen and wounded five others as security forces tried to stop him from walking into their local headquarters on Monday, police said.

Suicide bomber kills two Pakistan police


VICTORIAN sewage pipes under Douglas Harbour will be replaced after efforts to repair them failed.

Sewage pipes under Harbour to be replaced


Reese added a bronze medal to her world titles' haul on the opening day of the meet in Rome.


The European Parliament called Syrian President Bashar Assad on Thursday to relinquish power immediately, saying that the president lost his legitimacy after using force against peaceful protesters in Syria.

Eu Parliament calls Assad to relinquish power immediately


The rupee lost 12 paise to Rs 49.19 per US dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange today amid a lower opening in the domestic stock market and the dollar gaining ground against the euro overseas.

Rupee loses 12 paise against dollar in early trade