AP The Oakland Raiders brought back kick returner Justin Miller and placed defensive back John Bowie on injured reserve with a knee injury.

Raiders bring back kick returner Justin Miller


Indian IT giant Wipro has started its operations in Poland from the city of Wroclaw, close to the German border, officials said.


Shoichi Nakagawa, the former Japanese finance minister who resigned from his post after appearing drunk on TV earlier this year, has been found dead.

Japan's ex-finance minister shoichi Nakagawa found dead


Balenciaga banned Carine Roitfeld and French Vogue from their runway show, using Balenciaga for shoots and refuses to advertise in the chic Vogue Paris pages.


A tiny wooden house has suddenly appeared in a row of terraced homes in east London.

Tiny wooden house appears between terraced homes


A Lompoc resident was killed in a single-vehicle car crash involving a stolen vehicle early this morning on Rucker Road north of Purisma Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.


Biovail Corp said it was voluntarily recalling certain lots of Ultram tablets, its treatment for chronic pain in adults, and expects the total cost related to the recall to hurt fourth-quarter Ultram revenues by $4.4 million.

Biovail voluntarily recalls some lots of Ultram tablets


A Fargo man accused of killing his wife has been found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility and could spend the rest of his life in the State Hospital in Jamestown.

Fargo man accused of killing his wife could spend life in State Hospital in Jamestown


Ex-Doctor Who star David Tennant is set to voice a role in the new CBeebies show Tree Fu Tom.

David Tennant to voice role in CBeebies show Tree Fu Tom


A woman was convicted Friday of second-degree murder in the February beating death of a 62-year-old man at his mobile home in east Lawrence.


Actress Cameron Diaz and beau Alex Rodriguez were spotted al fresco dining with former US President Bill Clinton in Miami Beach.

Cameron Diaz and beau Alex Rodriguez dine with Bill Clinton


HAIKOU, China -Swedish veteran Helen Alfredsson won the Grand China Air on Sunday, shooting a 7-under 65 to beat Taiwan's Yani Tseng by three strokes for her second victory of the season.

Alfredsson wins Grand China Air tournament


Greece denied reports on Tuesday it was discussing a new 60 billion euros bailout with international lenders and its borrowing costs rose amid fears it may have to restructure its debt without further EU help.

Greece denies reports it was discussing a new 60 billion euros bailout


Toyota recalled 135,000 compact cars in Japan and Europe today for a software problem that could cause power steering to stop working.

Toyota recalls 135,000 cars in Japan, Europe


UK aerospace revenues increased by 5.4% to top £22 billion last year, according to figures, with the Northwest's role in the national picture proving crucial.


A recent poll shows that 48% of Turks believe their country should act unilaterally on international issues.

Turks believe Turkey should act unilaterally


Experts at Internet security solutions company Kaspersky have warned about increasing attacks on Mac OS X in the next few months.

Kaspersky warns of increasing attacks on Mac OS X


President Barack Obama celebrated Thanksgiving quietly at the White House with his family, friends and some White House staff members after phoning 10 members of the US armed services in Afghanistan.

Obama celebrates Thanksgiving at White House with family


``I've always felt like an outsider and I still do when I go to fancy events. I still sit there and think, 'I don't belong here.' I feel like a kid at the adults' table -- like I'm an outsider who got let inside somehow,'' she said to Cosmopolitan.

Zooey Deschanel: ``I've always felt like an outsider''


DE Shaw & Co., one of the world's largest hedge fund managers, fired about 25 administrative and support staff on Tuesday (June 9) and reassigned other employees in an effort to boost efficiency, people familiar with the situation said.

Hedge fund de Shaw fires 25 support staff:


The Canadian immigration minister who banned the face-covering burqa in citizenship courts was honored by a Muslim group Sunday.


Ryanair said it will close its Belfast City base at the end of the current summer schedule Oct. 31, citing the airport's confirmation that a public inquiry into a planned runway extension will be further delayed.


A man and his ex-girlfriend were killed in a double shooting Wednesday morning on the city's northeast side.


A motorcycle crash in the Flathead Valley has killed a Kalispell man.


There is pretty much no reason to shop at BestBuy.com, according to a survey by Barclays.

There is pretty much no reason to shop at bestbuy.com


Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee reveals he took lessons from a 'sunar' to make his role of a goldsmith in 'Dus Tola' look as realistic as possible.

Manoj Bajpayee took lessons from 'sunar' for 'Dus Tola'


Funeral arrangements for the Rev. John M. D'Arcy, retired bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, have been announced by diocesan officials.

Funeral arrangements for bishop D'Arcy announced


Mandela admitted to hospital for tests Nelson Mandela, the former South African president and anti-apartheid leader, was admitted to a hospital on Saturday for a scheduled medical check-up and doctors say there is no cause for ``alarm,'' the president's office said.


US Rep. Artur Davis, an early supporter of Barack Obama with uncanny similarities to the new president, announced his Democratic candidacy for governor Friday in a bid to become the first black to win Alabama's top office.


Five former Toronto drug squad cops were sentenced Friday to 45-day conditional, or house arrest sentences, that will enable all but one to keep his new job.

Toronto drug squad cops sentenced to house arrest


The massive Dubai Mall aquarium has re-opened after it sprang a leak, resulting in the partial evacuation of the complex.

Dubai Mall aquarium re-opens after springing leak


A Congolese warlord has been jailed for 14 years by the International Criminal Court for using child soldiers.


The first effective treatment for the most common form of Hepatitis C has been launched - providing fresh hope for sufferers worldwide.

First effective treatment for most common form of Hepatitis C launched


New Delhi, April 30 Delhi Daredevils beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by 10 runs in an Indian Premier League match at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium here Wednesday.

Daredevils beat Royal Challengers by 10 runs


Most Asian markets fell Monday after the health of the US consumer came into focus at the end of last week and pushed Wall Street to its fourth straight loss.


in WWE 2 comments Dave Meltzer reported yesterday in his daily news update that Batista is currently very upset with WWE management over Triple H stealing the role he was originally scheduled for in the latest WWE movie to be shot entitled Killing Karma.


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that romaine lettuce from a single farm is likely to blame for an E. coli outbreak in Georgia, Missouri and eight other states.

Romaine lettuce blamed for E. coli outbreak


Area police are stepping up patrols Sunday to target drunk drivers during and after the Super Bowl.

Police to target drunk drivers during Super Bowl


Attunity Ltd., a leading provider of real-time data integration and event capture software , announced today that its 2009 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 10:00 am Israel time, at the offices of the Company, Kfar-Netter Industrial Park, Kfar-Netter, Israel.

Attunity announces 2009 annual General meeting


Dec.29 Alex Zanardi has tipped Lewis Hamilton to bounce back in 2012 from his troubled past season.

Zanardi tips Hamilton to bounce back in 2012


Gov. Jerry Brown, took a break from budget talks at the state Capitol to make a quick visit to the Ag Day exhibitions at the west steps of the Capitol.

Gov. Jerry Brown takes a break from budget talks


Lindsay Lohan has signed up for psychological counseling after a judge threatened to revoke her probation if she didn't.


Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia on Thursday offered prayers at Ajmer Sharif, the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.

Khaleda Zia offers prayers at Ajmer Sharif


A Long Island Rail Road crew member helped stop a rape in progress on the trackbed at Freeport station on Tuesday afternoon, leading to the arrest of the alleged attacker.

Crew member helps stop rape at Freeport station


Sen. John McCain did go ``100% negative'' for at least one week during his current campaign for the presidency, a study finds.

McCain did go ``100% negative,'' a study finds


A man who used a public toilet in a shopping mall was taken to a hospital to have the toilet seat removed from his backside after someone smeared it with glue in what an official condemned Monday as a sick joke.

Man taken to hospital to have toilet seat removed


Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono unveiled a rainbow cabinet on Wednesday stacked with party-political appointees to lead Southeast Asia's biggest economy for the next five years.

Indonesian president Yudhoyono unveils cabinet


A 51-year-old woman was hit and killed by an uptown B train at Herald Square early Monday evening, police said.

Woman killed by B train in Herald Square, police say


The terrorists operating in the Tribal Areas are receiving weapons from Afghanistan, Interior Adviser Rehman Malik said on Saturday.

``Terrorists receiving weapons from Afghanistan''


A 29-year-old man was struck and killed Saturday by an eastbound railroad train, Lawrence police said.


The New Zealand dollar opened locally a little softer ahead of Prime Minister John Key's opening statement to Parliament later on Tuesday, in which he is set to partially unveil the Government's tax reform package.


An exclusive Paul Weller signed Viper open faced helmet will be auctioned on ebay in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.

Exclusive Paul Weller signed helmet up for auction


China is trying to consolidate its position in Europe and promises investments of billion euro in Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece, according to Jonathan Holslag, research department manager at The Chinese Contemporary Study Institute in Brussels, quoted by the Financial Times.

China promises investments of billions euro in Romania


US Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minnesota, the Tea Party darling who joined the leader board for the Republican nomination for president when she won the Iowa straw poll two weeks ago, has added a Poinciana stop to her three-day Florida visit this weekend.

Michele Bachmann adds Poinciana stop to her Florida weekend


Frenchwoman Vanessa Perroncel has brushed off reports that she bedded a string of Chelsea stars, saying: ``I'm not a sex maniac.''


Police in Perth have voted to ban all high speed pursuits unless the government passes laws protecting officers from prosecution.

Police in Perth vote to ban high speed pursuits


A 41-year-old Saskatoon man was charged with aggravated assault and forcible confinement, police said Wednesday.


Brazil and the European Union on Friday pledged to boost strategic partnership and hopefully sign a joint action plan by the end of this year, said reports reaching here from the Slovenian resort of Brdo.

Brazil, EU pledge to boost strategic partnership


Auckland International Airport Limited announced today its intention to raise NZ$126.4 million through a fully underwritten pro rata entitlement offer.

Auckland International Airport Limited announces NZ$126.4 million pro rata Entitlement Offer


A father and his 4-year-old son are in a hospital recovering after a boat crash Tuesday night on Pottsburg Creek.


US sharemarkets ended the day mixed on Friday, with oil stocks dragging down the Dow, while the Nasdaq eked out a slight gain.


Senior female cricket player Sarah Johnson has revealed to Awoko Sports that they are hoping to return home with the trophy from The Gambia when they will be participating in their first international cricket competition in October this year.

'We are hoping to return with the trophy'--


In an interview with The Independent on Monday, he has said that IRA killing of innocents could be described as murder.

IRA killing of innocents were murders --


A woman was critically injured when two pit bulls attacked her Sunday outside her home on Indianapolis' north side.

Woman critically injured in pit bull attack


Thorney Motorsport completed the first test day with the NGTC specification Vauxhall Insignia at Donington Park yesterday.

Thorney completes first test with NGTC Vauxhall Insignia


But MacKay insists Canada's military can carry its current workload in Afghanistan, the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver and in Haiti.


Assistant athletic director Brian Broussard says LSU sold 68,650 season tickets for the 2010 home slate, equaling the school-record amount sold in both 2008 and 2009.


Finnish ambient doom band Horse Latitudes is streaming two songs from its six-song sophomore release, ``Awakening,'' over on Bandcamp.


Outer space smells of fried steak, it also smells like a hot metal, and the welding of a motorbike, according to NASA experts.


Lee Westwood holds a one-stroke lead midway through the British Masters after shooting 2-under-par 70 in Friday's second round.


A college lecturer was detained here for firing gun shots in the air and misbehaving with policemen, police said Friday.

College lecturer detained for firing in air


TOKYO -Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura is close to signing with Spanish side Espanyol, according to local media reports.

Japan's Nakamura close to signing with Espanyol


The National Museum of American History in Washington is celebrating Flag Day by hosting a naturalization ceremony for 20 people.

National museum of American History celebrates Flag Day with naturalization ceremony


Edun, the clothing company founded by Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson, has recorded losses of over $ 9 million in 2009, inform contactmusic.com.

Bono's company, Edun, recorded losses of over $9 million


Airports operator BAA has agreed to sell Stansted Airport, following a three year legal battle with the Competition Commission.


Italy said on Wednesday that it will offer aid to Christians under threat in Iraq to help them stay in the country, ANSA news agency reported.

Italy offers aid to Christians under threat in Iraq


Leon Breeden, legendary director of the University of North Texas Jazz Studies program who made the school's One O'Clock Lab Band internationally famous, has died.

Leon Breeden, ex-director of University of North Texas jazz program, dies


It is being reported this morning by MSNBC and ABC News that Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79.


New York Rangers forward Ryan Callahan broke his left hand while blocking a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' defenseman Kris Letang and is expected to be out for six weeks.

Rangers' Ryan Callahan breaks hand while blocking shot


PPG Industries has announced several executive appointments.


MILWAUKEE Beleaguered manager Don Mattingly insisted Monday he doesn't feel he's about to be fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has no idea whether he needs to win a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers to keep his job.

Mattingly doesn't feel he's about to be fired


A 22-year-old woman accused of helping kill a man who allegedly sexually harassed her, pleaded guilty to murder in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court on Monday.


Hmm... two ladies with a strong connection to Charlie Sheen bumping into each other at the same rehab at the same time!?!

Lindsay lohan & brooke mueller bump into each other at rehab!


A prominent businessman was killed in Moscow last night in what investigators believe was a contract killing, a police officer said on Thursday.


GRITTERS are ready to hit the streets over the next 24 hours with snow forecast for Worcestershire tomorrow and sub zero temperatures set to continue.


Libyan rebels warned on Thursday of an impending ``massacre'' in Misrata by troops loyal to Muammar Gaddafi if NATO does not intensify its attacks on government forces there, Reuters reported.

Libyan rebels warn of ``massacre'' in Misrata


WSU Tri-Cities and Pullman are adding a new class to their curriculum next spring.

Wsu Tri-Cities and Pullman add new class


Foundation56, the personal foundation of Dallas Cowboys and Former LSU All-American, Bradie James, donated $60,000 to fund breast cancer programs and services aimed at early detection, screening and treatment.

Foundation56 donates $60,000 for breast Cancer


VALLEJO, Calif. Vallejo is set to become the largest California city to declare bankruptcy after leaders voted in favor of it to solve the San Francisco Bay Area suburb's spiraling budget crisis.

Vallejo set to become the largest Calif. city to declare bankruptcy


A Bideford man was airlifted to hospital this morning after his van was involved in a collision with a lorry at Putford near Holsworthy.


The rand held steady against the dollar early on Wednesday, and may find more support in the session as protesting miners return to work and calm investor fears about a flare up of violence in South African mines.

Rand finds support as miners return to work


Rajasthan Police has summoned sociologist Ashis Nandy for questioning in connection with the controversial remark he made against the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Saturday.

Rajasthan Police summons Ashis Nandy for questioning


Kylie Minogue worked with music producers Stock Aitken and Waterman for five years and established an enviable record of chart hits which began with the single 'I should be so lucky'.


Year-on year inflation for May 2012 rose marginally to 9.3 percent as compared to 9.1 percent recorded in April 2012.


``A Parliamentary democracy like India needs an elected Prime Minister'', said Sangma with an obvious reference to Dr. Manmohan Singh, who is a member of Rajya Sabha and never got elected to Lok Sabha.

India need an elected Prime Minister, says PA Sangma


CIBC raised its rating on Thomson Reuters Corp to ``sector outperformer'' from ``sector performer,'' saying it sees signs of a more concrete recovery for the news and data provider.

Cibc raises Thomson Reuters to sector outperformer


Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold, one of the state's highest-ranking elected Republicans and a fixture for nearly three decades in power circles in the state capital, was indicted Friday on multiple counts of official misconduct in the alleged use of county police officers for personal and political gain.

Anne Arundel county executive John Leopold indicted


Myanmar and Egypt will cooperate in education, technology and culture under an agreement between the two countries, official newspaper the New Light of Myanmar reported Saturday.

Myanmar, Egypt to cooperate in education, technology


The USDA has recalled 143 million pounds of frozen beef from a California slaughterhouse.


Online CFD trading resource IndependentInvestor.co.uk is urging CFD traders to strive for consistency in everything they do, suggesting that those that are more consistent in their trading are more likely to grind an aggregate profit if they do the right things and avoid the pitfalls and dangers of trading financial markets.

IndependentInvestor.co.uk urges CFD traders to strive for consistency


A standoff ends in a suicide after police respond to a domestic disturbance call.


HSBC Holdings Plc, Europe's biggest lender, was sued for $9 billion over claims it aided Bernard Madoff's fraud through a network of feeder funds in Europe, the Caribbean and Central America.


Pop trio the Jonas Brothers have forgiven comedian Russell Brand for mocking their sexual morals during Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards.


The Spring Board is seeking new members who will work toward the group's goal of increasing young people's community involvement in the Roaring Fork Valley.


``While we are taking every care from our side not to indulge in violation of ceasefire, Pakistan should also act responsibly in this regard and help maintain truce along the borders,'' Omar said while interacting with locals and BSF personnel along the Indo-Pak border in RS Pura sector of Jammu district.

Pak should help maintain truce along borders:


C&K Components, a leading international supplier of tact switches, toggle, rocker and pushbutton switches, and smart card interconnect devices, offers a magnetic detect switch designed specifically for use in telecom and enclosure applications.

C&K's magnetic detect switches designed for use in telecom and enclosure applications


The last giraffe in Surabaya zoo, Kliwon, died on Thursday evening due to unknown causes.


ANDREW Strauss has stepped down as England cricket captain and also retired from professional cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced today.

Andrew Strauss steps down as England cricket captain


President Bush has vetoed the $300 billion farm bill, calling it a tax increase on regular Americans at a time of high food prices but record farm profits.


MALE medics will be banned from labour theatres in all of Bahrain's maternity hospitals under controversial legislation approved by MPs yesterday.


Provincial Minister Mir Sadiq Umrani said on Wednesday that Gwader project will bring prosperity to the region as its people will get a source of income.

Gwadar project to bring prosperity to region:


Kid Rock has pleaded not guilty to a charge of battery, relating back to a fight in 2007 in a Waffle House.


Mumbai :9XM, India's ultimate Bollywood music destination, continues to rule the music channel genre in India with highest GRPs across all key segments.

9XM continues to rule the Music channel genre


A Manhattan jury has awarded the former Pace University student $9 million for medical bills, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering as a result of injuries she sustained in a 2004 accident in Pleasantville, injuries that her left her debilitated by obsessive-compulsive disorder and unable to work.

Manhattan jury awards former Pace student $9 million for injuries sustained in 2004 accident


Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of HP and a prominent supporter of the US Republican Party, had surgery for breast cancer on Monday.


Planners are being asked to take part in research on the impact of shared street space on older people's lives.


An early morning house fire sent an Upstate woman to the hospital.


Kids could be banned from using sunbeds in England and Scotland because of fears they can be bad for your skin.


Celtic manager Neil Lennon has suggested that he does not believe tomorrow's Old Firm match with Rangers will be decisive in the race for the SPL title.

Neil Lennon does not believe Old Firm match will be decisive


In the month of March, McHenry County ranked third highest in foreclosure of counties in Illinois, according to a story in the Northwest Herald.

McHenry County ranked third highest in foreclosures


FORMER champion Robert Allenby led an impressive Australian assault by posting a four-under-par 67 to share the lead after the opening round of the US PGA Tour's Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles.


Sports Anchor/Reporter UTEP closes out the 2010-11 regular season at SMU on Saturday at 1 pm MT.

UTEP closes out regular season at SMU Saturday


Hyderabad, Dec 22 The oil & gas regulator PNGRB today said it favours lower tax slab for natural gas to encourage its consumption in the country.

Regulator favours lower tax slab for natural gas


A private funeral service has been scheduled for a US Army soldier from Oklahoma who was killed in Afghanistan.

Private services scheduled for soldier from Oklahoma killed in Afghanistan


INNSBRUCK, Austria Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht will suffer no permanent damage to his health from brain and lung injuries following his downhill training crash last month, doctors said Friday.

Albrecht suffers no permanent damage after crash


What was once considered to be a possible kidnapping turns out to be one big misunderstanding.

Kidnapping turns out to be one big misunderstanding


FROZEN food manufacturer Birds Eye has temporarily withdrawn three beef ready meals from the UK market after its chilli con carne meal sold in Belgium was found to contain 2% horse DNA.

Birds Eye withdraws three beef ready meals


Padraig Harrington is leading a strong Irish field at the Welsh Open at Celtic Manor today.

Harrington leads Irish field at Welsh Open


Former Sycamore resident Jack McCullough was sentenced to life in prison Monday for the 1957 murder of Maria Ridulph, an end to one of the oldest unsolved murders in American history.

Jack McCullough sentenced to life in 1957 murder


Friendsville High School will hold its alumni banquet April 24 at the Friendsville Elementary School cafeteria.

Friendsville High to hold alumni banquet


Undergraduates should discharge their responsibility as students of knowledge at institutions of higher learning before engaging in politics.

Undergraduates should discharge responsibility before engaging in politics


To lead into her upcoming album, Taylor Swift released her latest single, a track called ``Red.''

Taylor Swift releases latest single ``Red''


A rapist and a murderer have been married in a Belgian cell on Wednesday, officials said, saying it is a human right to get married.

Rapist and murderer marry in Belgian cell


Nine markets are to be renovated under Phase One of an island-wide market beautification programme spearheaded by the Department of Local Government.


France moved Wednesday to clamp down on Internet piracy with a bill that would set up a new agency to track down cybersurfers who illegally download music, videos and movies from the web.


Toyota Motor is to halt production at its Japanese plants for 11 days in February and March to reduce its stock of unsold vehicles.


AMBULANCE bosses failed to keep a promise to allow paramedics more flexibility over where to take patients for treatment, Tim Farron has claimed.

Ambulance bosses 'failed to keep promise' claim


A second child may have survived the Comoros jet crash and a hospital on the main island in the Indian Ocean archipelago was put on alert Wednesday to treat the victim, doctors said, cited by AFP.

Second child may have survived crash: doctors


Bradford & Bingley has reportedly raised its mortgage rates for new deals by between 0.05 per cent and 0.55 per cent.

Bradford & Bingley raises mortgage rates


``I do not have a sex tape of Lauren Conrad and one does not exist,'' Wahler said in a statement.

Jason Wahler denies having sex tape of Lauren Conrad


DC Virgo Middle School in Wilmington is one step closer to becoming a charter school.

Dc Virgo one step closer to becoming a charter School


Shimla, June 30 The monsoon reached Himachal Pradesh Tuesday and the state experienced showers throughout the day, leading to a drop in temperature.


Omaha firefighters battled a house fire in the Fairacres neighborhood in Dundee Monday night.

Firefighters battle house fire in Dundee


Kazakhstan may double oil supplies to Slovakia , this was announced by Kazakh leader Nursultan Nazarbayev at a news conference in Ak Orda after a meeting with Slovak president Ivan Gasparovic.

Kazakhstan may double oil supplies to Slovakia.


Rumors were circulating this week that Cisco was eyeing Acme Packet as a potential acquisition and it goosed Acme Packet's stock.


Parkland was the big winner with a total of six Freddy Awards, including the award for best musical for ``Phantom of the Opera'' and the best actor award for William Marshall, who played the title role, in the awards ceremony Thursday at Easton's State Theatre.

Parkland is the big winner at Freddy awards


SWT announced it has reached its �100,000 target to enable it to buy Knettishall Heath.


West Coast coach John Worsfold has ruled out making drastic changes to his AFL playing squad in the wake of Saturday night's 135-point flogging by Geelong.


A business owner pleaded guilty to running a prostitution ring out of her Somerton massage parlor.

Business owner pleads guilty to running a prostitution ring


Swansea City will reopen contract talks with highly-rated winger Scott Sinclair in the next few weeks, according to chairman Huw Jenkins.

Swansea to reopen contract talks with Scott Sinclair


17-07-09, 7:05, - Ukrainian developer TMM intends to invest USD 25 mln in construction of 20,000 sq. m of residential space in 2010, Mykola Tolmachov, General Director said, quoted by Ukrainian News.


In a blog post Stuart Parmenter, Director of Mobile at Mozilla writes ``To help bring in the New Year, Mozilla has released the first release candidate of Firefox for Maemo.''

Mozilla releases first release candidate for Nokia Maemo


ROBINHO, Manchester City's unsettled Brazilian forward, is to join his first club Santos on a six-month loan, the English Premier League side confirmed today.


The Captain of the National team Leone Stars Ibrahim Kargbo has said that they are disappointed with the result, adding ``that is football, anything can happen in Tunis, you still have to believe in us.''

``We are disappointed with the result'' --


Effective October 18 Kenya Airways will commence twice weekly flights between Nairobi and Jeddah, the commercial capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Kenya Airways commences flights between Nairobi and Jeddah


The new and improved Gristedes on Henry and Clark is open and if the pistachio muffins are indication, it's the beginning of a beautiful friendship.


Seton Hall commit Aquille Carr was arrested by Baltimore City police Friday on a warrant for assault, a police source confirmed to NBCSports.com.

Seton Hall commit Aquille Carr arrested by Baltimore police on warrant for assault


Former Liberal cabinet minister Martin Cauchon appears poised to enter the Liberal leadership race, iPolitics has learned.

Cauchon poised to enter Liberal leadership race


HEATH LEDGER has won a posthumous Golden Globe for his role in The Dark Knight.


A record number of criminals are being handed community court orders despite one in three being breached by offenders.

Record number of criminals being handed community court orders


New York hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is endorsing Barack Obama for president.

Russell Simmons endorses Obama for president


The mayoral chain had caught the president's eye and he joked about how he might get his hands on a similar symbol of high office.

Mayoral chain caught the president's eye


Alex Danson is set to return to the Reading side for their vital Investec Women's League clash with Bowdon Hightown at Sonning Lane tomorrow.


Actress Kristen Stewart confessed in a recent interview for MTV that she was intimidated by Charlize Theron the whole time she worked with her on the set of ``Snow White and the Huntsman''.

Kristen Stewart intimidated by Charlize Theron


Kuwait's Zain has announced that it expects to return a profit in Kenya in two years after the Kenyan unit lost USD 89mn last year on lowered call costs in a bid to attract subscribers.

Zain expects to return a profit in Kenya in two years.


Race stewards rejected a protest Thursday against the bodywork on the cars of three teams racing at this weekend's Formula One season-opening Australian Grand Prix.


A cold winter storm will slam into the Southland tonight, bringing rain, snow, high winds and a slight chance of thunderstorms through Saturday morning, with another system arriving Sunday.


Saturday, Archie Jefferson's wife, Sandra Peters Jefferson, died of injuries sustained from a violent incident in their home.

Archie Jefferson's wife, Sandra Peters Jefferson, dies


Rivers in flood-stricken parts of NSW have fallen overnight, but the reprieve for flood victims won't last.


On a recent visit to New York radio station Power 105.1, rapper DMX blew everyones minds with the revelation that he doesn't know how to use a computer, and has never Googled himself.


Life in Tokyo, as everywhere else in the world, is annoying and unfair.


National Human Rights Commission chairman KG Balakrishnan has said that a free and vigilant press is vital to contain corruption and injustice.


Boulder police continue to investigate an assault on a University of Colorado student near Broadway and Regent Drive over the weekend.

Boulder police continue to investigate assault of CU student


The Low Income Housing Institute recently announced that its new senior housing project located at 2010 South Jackson Street will be named in honor of acclaimed jazz artist Ernestine Anderson.

Housing project to be named in honor of Ernestine Anderson


The Chinese government has banned gold farming and trading of virtual currency for real money.


Zachary Quinto and Jessica Lange will return for the second season of FX's horror show American Horror Story.

Zachary Quinto & Jessica Lange returning to 'American Horror Story'!


From declining revenues and increased competition to finding a profitable niche and growing an entrepreneurial business without significant funding, problems are an entrepreneur's daily bread.


The LG Display company showed a 480Hz screen at the Consumer Electronics Show.


Reality star Kendra Wilkinson isn't in a rush to lose her baby weight and said she loves fat.


Jan 19 - Top Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke, seen as an early Olympic gold medal favorite ahead of the 2014 games, died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a training accident in Utah last week, a family spokeswoman said.

Canadian skier Sarah Burke dies of injuries-spokeswoman


Seattle-based Starbucks said this morning that it has launched a new, mobile phone payment service at its stores, allowing customers to pay for drinks using their BlackBerry, iPhone, and iPod Touch.


In a test program, Hoffman Estates-based Sears is selling a limited selection of its signature Craftsman tools at Menards home improvement stores throughout the Midwest.

Sears to sell selection of Craftsman tools at Menards


Two men facing murder charges in Catawba County pleaded guilty to second-degree murder recently.


Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has warned the international community that there is danger of a currency war if the ongoing economic crisis deepens, reports PTI.

Danger of currency war if economic crisis deepens:


In a late night development, Kaneria was stopped by the Pakistan Cricket Board from going to Dubai to join the national team for the two Test matches against South Africa starting November 12.


All sample ballots for the August 14 th Primary Election were mailed today to each and every voter in Bay County that have a current address on file.

Sample ballots for August Primary Election mailed today


Wapple, a mobile web technology provider has introduced a Developer Program to make 'an army' of mobile web experts, and offer them with all the tools necessary to mobilize millions of businesses worldwide.

Wapple introduces Developer Program (us)


Oil edged higher toward $50 a barrel on Thursday but gains were limited as mixed data from the United States and China reminded investors that any signs of economic recovery were still tentative.


US President Barack Obama gave the green light for a limited US military action against Libya Saturday as the Pentagon confirmed that more than 100 Tomahawk cruise missiles had been fired at Libyan air defences.

Obama gives green light for US military action in Libya


ChannelAdvisor, provider of an product advertising/listing/optimizing platform used by online merchants, has filed for an $86.3M IPO under the fitting symbol ECOM.


Hamburg suspend defender Slobodan Rajkovic indefinitely after a fight on the training ground with Son Heung-Min.

Hamburg suspend Slobodan Rajkovic after fight


Russia has successfully test launched its new ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine, after several previous failed attempts.

Russia successfully tests new ballistic missile


Who has the best moustache, Ottawa Senators head coach Paul MacLean or the Lorax?


Duncan, Spurs hold off Mavericks 92-91 Sweeping the Dallas Mavericks in the regular season for the first time in 15 years could have been a cause for celebration.


England have claimed a record eighth consecutive Twenty20 victory with a last-ball win over Australia in Adelaide.


James Franco is to release his first novel 'Actors Anonymous' - loosely based on his life - via online retailer Amazon.


Partners Real Estate Investment Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim O'Neill as an independent trustee of Partners REIT.

Partners real estate investment trust announces appointment of independent trustee


Kate Hudson is ``way more rock 'n' roll'' than her partner, Muse singer Matt Bellamy.

Kate Hudson is more 'rock n roll' than Matt


Well, Louisville went 56 days without a murder, but like all things too good to be true, our homicide holiday came to a tragic end at 10:35 Wednesday evening, when 43-year-old Casey Pettiway was pronounced dead of multiple gunshot wounds at 10:35 at University of Louisville Hospital.

Louisville's homicide holiday comes to an end


General Electric Co. is recalling about 1.3 million dishwashers after electrical failures sparked fires that caused ``extensive'' property damage.

General Electric recalls 1.3 million dishwashers as failures spark fires


European champion Spain beat England 2-0 in a soccer exhibition to extend its unbeaten run to 29 games as Argentina won 2-0 in France to maintain Diego Maradona's winning record as coach.

Spain beats England in soccer exhibition;


The Centre has allocated 8,750 crore rupees for the development of 11 backward districts of West Bengal in the 12th Five Year plan.

Centre allocates 8,750 crore rupees for development to West Bengal


Phil Bardsley admits he is keeping his options open when it comes to choosing where his international allegiances lie.


A NORTHUMBERLAND MP has backed new Government action against metal thefts following a spate of such incidents across the county.


Premier League giants Chelsea are determined to buy Robinho from Real Madrid, according to Spanish media reports on Friday.

Chelsea determined to buy Robinho from Real Madrid


Taylor is retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons and nearly 12,000 yards.

Veteran running back Fred Taylor retires


Ronde Barber who retired this year after 16 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is reportedly headed to Fox Sports.

Ronde Barber reportedly headed to Fox Sports


The Government and people of Pakistan appreciate China support to Pakistan on war on terror, said General Secretary Pakistan People's Party Senator Jehangir Badr.

Pakistan appreciates China support on war on terror:


Government is expanding infrastructure in the energy sector to improve power supply to more communities across the country.

Government expands infrastructure in energy sector


But the American Land Title Association says a rise in title insurance policies show housing markets are improving.

Title insurance policies show housing market improving


President Obama and Chief Justice John Roberts don't always agree -- see their dust-up over last year's State of the Union address -- but the two have come together to urge speedier confirmation of presidential nominees.


Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif is due to return to Pakistan from the United Kingdom today, PML-N sources said on Monday.


One local company with a fully evolved business plan is Groupon, which just raised $30 million in its second round of institutional financing.


Applied Materials has acquired all of Advent Solar's assets and IP, expecting to enhance its presence in the c-Si PV equipment market.

Applied Materials acquires all Advent Solar assets


Victoria aka Posh, tries to comfort Cheryl, saying that she understands the anguish Cheryl has been suffering.


Germany announced Sunday that it would guaranteed all private savings accounts, joining Ireland and Greece in taking drastic independent action to head off financial crisis.

Germany guarantees private savings accounts


A Wichita man has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for a bank fraud in which he stole more than $1 million.


''These results, along with the initial post-mortem, haven't provided any conclusive evidence and the pathologist has concluded that the cause of death is 'undetermined'.

Cause of death 'undetermined' for sofia athanassiou


NEW YORK -Oil prices fell for a third day, dropping below $85 a barrel Friday on weak energy demand numbers.


The media, both TV and print, spend an inordinate amount of time explaining why the economy feels so bad.


ARBROATH FC signed a 'substantial' two year sponsorship deal with Crown Parks Ltd on Tuesday evening.

Arbroath sign 'substantial' sponsorship deal


Lewis Hamilton says he expects to have a ``tough'' time in his first season with Mercedes this year.

Lewis Hamilton expecting a tough first season with Mercedes


Etihad Airways has opened a new dedicated business class lounge at Abu Dhabi airport.

Etihad Airways opens new business lounge


US sharemarkets made slight gains on Monday, adding to the rally over the past fortnight that has seen the Dow and S&P bother surge over 11 percent.


Noel Gallagher has admitted that he misses playing lead guitar with his former band Oasis.

Noel Gallagher: 'I miss playing guitar with Oasis'


District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro sent a letter to Judge Terry Alarcon, the Chief Judge of the Criminal District Court, requesting that the judges consider increasing the size of the jury pool at their next en banc meeting.

District Attorney requests that judges consider increasing the size of the jury pool


Hollywood star Jessica Alba said she wants to do a movie in South Korea and wants to meet famed director Park Chan-wook.

Jessica Alba wants to do a movie in Korea


K-Sea Transportation Partners LP today announced that it has priced a public offering of 2,000,000 common units representing limited partner interests.

K-Sea Transportation Partners LP announces public offering of 2,000,000 common units


Portsmouth have gone into administration for the second time in two years, leaving the former Premier League football club facing a battle against relegation with a hefty points deduction looming.


Dr. Earl Bradley, arrested and charged in December for victimizing over 100 children, is facing 471 felony counts of molesting patients in his medical practice.


Parents of autistic NJ teen sue so he can play on The parents of an autistic teenager are suing New Jersey's high school sports governing body, saying his civil rights were violated when he was due a fifth year of eligibility.


A Wahiawa man was arrested Friday following an apparent surf rage incident on the North Shore.

Man arrested in apparent surf rage incident


Inspectors of the Food and Consumer Products Safety Authority will dress up as merrymakers during carnival to check whether cafés and bars adhere to a recently introduced smoking ban for all cafés, bars, hotels and restaurants.


Caterpillar has unveiled its first production hybrid excavator, the Cat 336E H.


More than 10,000 doctors and medicine students are protesting the Turkish government decision to introducte a new health care system, which they claim compromises the quality of health care.

More than 10,000 doctors, medicine students protest turkey's new health care system


BMW on Tuesday abandoned its full year profit target after the German premium carmaker reported a sharp drop in earnings in the third quarter.


India today said it does not want influx of Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka into its territory, saying it is the responsibility of Colombo to provide food and shelter to civilians displaced because of hostilities there.

India does not want refugees from Lanka:


15 minutes ago Patton Oswalt will guest star on ``Parks and Recreation'' as a man who believes the Pawnee, Ind., town charter is perfect and should never be changed.

Patton Oswalt guest starring on 'Parks and Recreation'


New Dallas Opera music director named The Dallas Opera says the French-born conductor Emmanuel Villaume has been appointed its new music director.


Taylor Swift accompanied her boyfriend Conor Kennedy to his mother's grave Sunday in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

Taylor Swift accompanies Conor Kennedy to his mother's grave


A linesman at an amateur football match has been jailed for 20 months for headbutting a player during a match in Cambridgeshire.


Three men escaped injury after the SUV they were riding in broke through the ice on Lake Koronis.

3 men escape from SUV as it breaks through ice


Charles County is giving free water and ice to residents on Monday from 1 pm until 5 pm at Nanjemoy Community Center, located at 4375 Port Tobacco Road in Nanjemoy.

Charles County giving out free water, ice


The NFL has extended its television rights deal with NBC by two seasons, the league and network announced Wednesday.


Singapore scientists have led a genome-wide association study on Kawasaki disease, a rare condition in children that involves inflammation of the blood vessels.

Singapore scientists lead study on Kawasaki disease


Fairbanks voters have rejected a sales tax proposal and a related measure to reduce property taxes.


Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali says he is unsure the movable rear wing rules will be able to boost overtaking in 2011.


Flamboyant pop singer Lady Gaga ousted US media mogul Oprah Winfrey to top this year``s Forbes celebrity power list released on Wednesday.

Lady Gaga ousts Oprah on Forbes celebrity power list


This week as President Obama tours the country in a campaign-style bus, he is pushing his American Jobs Act, pressing lawmakers in Washington to start taking up pieces of the rejected legislation.


Fifth district congressional hopeful Tom Perriello lands a big endorsement from one of Virginia's US Senators.

Fifth district congressional hopeful Tom Perriello lands big endorsement


Kumar Sangakkara quits as Sri Lanka ODI captain after their World Cup final loss to India.


Amazon.com may sell up to 5 million tablet computers in Q4, research firm Forrester predicted and could release its tablet as soon as October.

Amazon.com may sell 5 million tablets in Q4


Ian Somerhalder reportedly wanted to marry his Vampire Diaries co-star Nina Dobrev, with the pair ultimately splitting because 24-year-old Nina wasn't ready for such a bit commitment.

Ian Somerhalder 'wanted to marry Nina Dobrev'


State health officials are warning local departments and others that rely on federal funding that sequestration cuts will affect public health programs.

State health officials warn local departments about sequestration cuts


VMware and Hitachi Ltd have announced a strategic partnership based on VMware's vSphere and the VMware vFabric cloud application platform.

VMware and Hitachi announce strategic partnership


Myanmar will hold national referendum on draft of the State Constitution in May this year and a general election in 2010, state-run Myanmar Radio reported in a night broadcast Saturday.

Myanmar to hold national referendum in May and general election in 2010


Union militants are cynically targeting the Royal Wedding for strikes which could wreck the day for a million wellwishers.


Robert Pattinson has finally begun talking to cheating girlfriend Kristen Stewart again, according to reports, after she bombarded him with 'tearful texts'.

Robert Pattinson talking to Kristen Stewart after 'tearful texts'


The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday called on all parties to take action in order to ensure a peaceful referendum next January on southern Sudan.

UN Security Council calls for ensuring peaceful referendum on southern Sudan


Nordstrom announced plans today to open a Nordstrom Rack in Boise.


A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking on Airport Road Sunday evening.


Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid icon and former South African President, has been re-admitted to an undisclosed hospital with a recurring lung infection, the country's Presidency said today.

Mandela re-admitted to hospital with lung infection


Needham & Company reiterates a 'Buy' on bebe stores, inc. price target raised from $9 to $11.

Needham & Company reiterates a 'Buy' on bebe stores (bebe);


Despite everything that has been said and written, Philadelphia Eagles Coach Andy Reid said he never considered benching starting quarterback Michael Vick.

Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid never considered benching quarterback Michael Vick


MEMBER PML-Q Central Executive Committee Mian Tahir Siddiq has said the Quaid's Pakistan will be protected at all costs and any kind of adventurism by India will be dealt sternly.

``Quaid's Pakistan to be protected at all costs''


Lenovo has unveiled a trio of new IdeaPad S Series notebooks and IdeaTab tablets as part of their IFA showcase in Berlin this week.

Lenovo unveils new IdeaPad S Series notebooks and IdeaTab tablets


Metrorail Gauteng will run a free train service to Soccer City on Monday for holders of valid 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup tickets to the game between the Netherlands and Denmark.

Metrorail to run free train service to Soccer City


Pope Francis urged the West on Friday to intensify dialogue with Islam and appealed to the world to do more to combat poverty and protect the environment.


Lewis Hamilton admits he is concerned by his grid slot after qualifying second for the United States Grand Prix and will ask the FIA to clean the left hand side of the grid.


Deportivo La Coruna defender Luis Filipe has stated that he is ``desperate'' to play for Barcelona and that it is a ``dream'' for him.

I am desperate to play for Barcelona - Filipe


Memorial Hospital in Gulfport will offer free skin cancer screenings on July 6 from 1:30 pm to 3 pm, July 7 from 1 pm to 4 pm, and July 8 from 8 am to noon.

Memorial Hospital offers free skin cancer screenings


'Neighbours' character Harold Bishop discovers he has got prostate cancer after returning from a road trip around Australia.


Acting Prime Minister of Dominica, Ambrose George has warned that the region is rapidly mortgaging its food sovereignty while failing to adequately follow-up on such schemes like the Jagdeo Initiative on Agriculture.

'We are rapidly mortgaging our food sovereignty'


Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake received death threats on his Twitter feed after he missed the three-pointer that would have seen the Lakers go level with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.


The United States and Japan have called for a global fund for clean technology research and have called for a G8 initiative so that poorer countries can do their part in fighting climate change, which is blamed for droughts, rising seas and more intense storms.

Us, Japan call for global fund for clean technology research


Shanghai Daily reported that Shanghai will encourage the development of its emerging industries by offering financial support, improving the investment environment and unveiling favorable policies.

Shanghai to encourage emerging industries by offering financial support


During an exclusive interview with OneIndia, Poonam said that porn movies should be legalised in India.

Porn movies should be legalised in India:


IFC Midnight, the genre division of IFC Films, has snagged North American rights to ``Dream Home,'' the Hong Kong slasher pic helmed by Pang Ho-Cheung.

IFC Midnight snags rights to 'Dream Home'


Ontario workers might be shortchanged a promised minimum wage hike next year as the province grapples with the recession, Premier Dalton McGuinty indicated Friday.

Ontario workers may be shortchanged minimum wage hike


CBC-TV talk show host George Stroumboulopoulos is headed to CNN.


A West Australian woman was threatened with a crossbow by her neighbour on Tuesday night for not turning down her music.


Experts have warned that investment in skills is needed if the UK is to reap the benefits of economic recovery.


Two other Starbucks Corp. vice presidents lost their jobs as part of the management shakeup the company announced last week.

Two other Starbucks vice presidents lost jobs in management shakeup


Rob admits he likes the new hairstyle, ``I feel so much better, I feel much more agile. I'm thinking Edward might have a little bit of a haircut in Breaking Dawn!''

Robert Pattinson 'Edward might have a haircut'


Indonesian authorities have detained 123 illegal Afghan migrants who were discovered on two islands waiting for boats to Australia.

Indonesia detains 123 illegal Afghan migrants


BEREA, Ohio Cleveland Browns second-round draft pick Montario Hardesty will miss ``a couple weeks'' after twisting a knee during a pre-camp drill.

Hardesty out 'a couple weeks' after twisting knee


Australian former world number one Lleyton Hewitt recovered from a sluggish start to record a 3-6 6-4 6-3 victory over Israel's Dudi Sela in the first round of the Sony Ericsson Open on Wednesday.


With more customers dropping traditional phone service in favor of wireless, AT&T is cutting 12,000 jobs, or about 4 percent of its work force.NEW YORK - With more customers dropping traditional phone service in favor of wireless, AT&T is cutting 12,000 jobs, or about 4 percent of its work force.


Premier League club Blackburn Rovers signed French midfielder Herold Goulon on a free transfer on Friday.


I love my job and I love the Internet, but sometimes, too much of a good thing can be bad.


US stocks rallied at day's end Tuesday as energy and technology shares led the way and investors snapped up bargain basement prices.

US stocks rally on energy, technology shares


Actress Judy Greer is a married woman after exchanging vows with her producer boyfriend Dean Johnsen.


Eva Mendes took time out of her rehab stint to visit her boyfriend George Gargurevich today in Los Angeles .

Eva Mendes visits boyfriend George Gargurevich


With this in mind, it's time to dust off the crystal ball and ask a big question: ``What will the rich list look like in five years time''?

What will the rich list look like in five years time?


Andrew Strauss believes England will never again be the ``laughing stock'' of world cricket, as they were when he was growing up.

``We'll never again be a laughing stock''


ABBEY Clancy gave birth to a bouncing baby girl last night, just months after she forgave Spurs footballer Peter Crouch for allegedly cheating.


US stocks were little changed in early afternoon trading Tuesday after a morning rally attempt fizzled, leaving major market benchmarks close to multiyear lows.

US stocks little changed after morning rally fizzles


Courtesy photo) A teacher at a Chantilly elementary school has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography, police said Wednesday.

Teacher robert Fenn charged with possession of child pornography


Nearly Rs 31.40 crore has been spent by the government on the protection of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Ajmal Kasab, who carried out the Mumbai terror attack and was hanged last month.

Rs 31.40 crore spent on kasab`s protection


A top Iranian military officer on Saturday denounced what he called an ``Arab dictatorial front'' and claimed that the ``Persian Gulf has belonged to Iran for ever'', media reports said.


Circuit City will auction its brand, trademarks and e-commerce business next month.


The Rochester malls will open at 6:00am on Black Friday with many retailers opting to open at midnight, or earlier on Thanksgiving Day.

Rochester malls opening at 6:00am on Black Friday


Stocks are holding on to their modest gains in trading currently even as investors digested weaker than expected first-quarter GDP data.


Eight suspected armed robbers in the late hours of Monday, were gunned down by a group of police personnel deployed from the Ashanti Regional Police Command in a fierce fire exchange.


Western Balkan countries will not be left aside when it comes to further EU enlargement, stated new EU Enlargement Commissioner, Czech diplomat Stefan Fuele.


Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Saturday said he would not hesitate to co-opt level-headed Zanu PF ministers in his government should he win next year's elections.

Tsvangirai to co-opt Zanu PF ministers if he wins


Tatneft is continuing to automate development of its Romashkinskoye field facilities to fine-tuning of technologies for effective field development management and upgrading of the technological personnel skills, the company reported in a news release.

Tatneft continues to automate Romashkinskoye field facilities development


Two Steubenville rape suspects were found guilty on Sunday.


Fabio Capello confirmed on Thursday he will quit as England manager after Euro 2012.


An art festival will start in Azerbaijan in early June to increase public interest in art, discover the existing potential and support creative youth.

Art festival to start in Azerbaijan early June


The economic downturn hit aboriginal workers harder than the rest of Canada and had a ``particularly harsh impact'' on young workers, a new Statistics Canada report suggests.

Economic downturn hit aboriginals harder:


Edwin Encarnacion hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 Friday night.

Encarnacion hits tiebreaking homer for Blue Jays


Wales showed ``great character and togetherness'' to come back to beat Scotland 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier in Cardiff says captain Ashley Williams.

Wales showed character, says captain Ashley Williams


Mitt Romney says he'll speak next month at CPAC to say thank you.


The State College volleyball team continued to roll through its season with a 25-8, 25-6, 25-7 romp over Mifflin County.


Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles over sudden acceleration concerns, telling owners Wednesday to immediately remove driver's side floor mats that can stick under accelerator pedals.


Vellequette, Automotive News Chrysler Group's purchasing boss says Fiat suppliers likely will win business in the US as Chrysler introduces Fiat-based vehicles.

Fiat suppliers likely to win us business


The director of Hell Pizza has left the company after eight years to move to San Francisco.


Implementation of social security scheme for the benefit of construction workers would be given a top priority, said new Labour and Employment Minister M Mallikarjun Kharge.

Implementation of security scheme will be priority:


A Seminole County woman is dead after a tree fell onto her home overnight.


THE Rotary Club of Carnforth held its 14th Young Musician competition at North Road primary school, organised by the club's vocational committee.

Carnforth holds 14th Young Musician competition


TXU Energy, a provider of electricity, has selected AeroVironment, Inc., to deploy electric vehicle charging stations to support a public charging network in the Dallas Metro-plex area beginning with an installation in the City of McKinney.

TXU Energy selects AeroVironment to deploy electric vehicle charging stations


Goldman Sachs is upgrading CSX Corp. to Neutral from Sell, given stronger-than-expected incremental margins that appear likely to continue.


At least 10 terrorists on Wednesday were killed by security forces in Peshawar District in northwest Pakistan, local media reported.

10 terrorists killed by security forces in northwest Pakistan


A headmaster found dead at his school is believed to have killed himself, sources said today.

Headmaster found dead at school 'killed himself'


Cancer-stricken Bee Gees' member Robin Gibb still can't speak and communicates via blinking.


The Police Service of Northern Ireland said a girl had died after a horse riding incident in Co Derry.


Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has to prepare this week like he's going to start in Week 11, coach Andy Reid said Wednesday.

Nick Foles preparing like he'll start in week 11:


Media conglomerate News Corp completed its long-planned split Friday, with the company's struggling print media division keeping the old name while the sprawling film and television units become known as 21st Century Fox.


In this year's annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffett scorned gold as an asset that is ``forever unproductive.''


Suncor is facing environmental charges for the third time in just over two years.

Suncor faces environmental charge for third time


Former Texas A&M Offensive Coordinator Joe Avezzano has died.


Aston Villa captain Martin Laursen has returned to training and is confident he will be fit to face Manchester United in four weeks' time.


Associated Press, December 3, 2012, Ex-Met, Lenny Dykstra, 49, was sentenced to 6½ months in prison on fraud charges for concealing assets that were to be part of his bankruptcy filing.

All-Star outfielder Lenny Dykstra sentenced to prison


A STREAKER invaded the stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast last night.

STREAKER invades MTV Europe Music Awards In Belfast


Oil prices dropped Monday, falling below 45 dollars a barrel in London, as weak energy demand steered the market.

Oil prices fall under 45 dollars in London


The Maori Council says the Waitangi Tribunal will urgently hear its claim on freshwater rights.

Tribunal to urgently hear claim on freshwater rights


Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is buying a struggling oil refinery near Philadelphia for $150 million.


``This is an economic recovery that doesn't measure up to the traditional standards of the traditional post-World War II recovery,'' Silvia said in a radio interview today with Tom Keene on ``Bloomberg Surveillance.''

Economic recovery 'doesn't measure up,' Silvia says:


Just two glasses of milk a day can help prevent Alzheimer's disease in old age, suggests a new study.

Two glasses of milk a day can help prevent Alzheimer's


Four San Diego lifeguards were honored for their heroics.


As a result, St. Louis has opened an emergency shelter near downtown.


Max George caught fire during a concert with The Wanted in the US on Thursday after the group walked through a walk of prosthetic flames, causing his velvet jacket to set alight.


A Yorkshire breeder and catering butcher has completed an extensive rebrand and launched a new signature range of high-end meat products.


Ecolab Inc. announced today that it raised $135,350 for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation at its 9th Annual Ecolab Chairman's Reception.

Ecolab raises $135,350 for the National restaurant Association Educational Foundation


India has suspended defence exchanges with China after Beijing refused a visa to an Indian army general from the Kashmir region, media reports said on Friday.

India suspends defence exchanges with China


Amateur radio enthusiasts are abuzz on the airwaves over a traffic ticket Steve Bozak received Sunday in Troy as he talked to his buddies over the very same frequency, New York's Troy Record reports.

Amateur radio enthusiasts abuzz over traffic ticket


FBI say a pair of thieves dressed as nuns robbed a Chicago bank on Sunday, May 29, 2011.

Thieves dressed as nuns rob Chicago bank


Randolph police say that a Randolph man was run over and killed at a Cumberland Farms parking lot Tuesday after lying down in front of a tanker truck.

Randolph man run over, killed after lying in front of truck


German Chancellor Angela Merkel will open the Frankfurt Auto Show to the public on Thursday with a speech expected to look to the future of transportation, especially electric cars.

Merkel to open Frankfurt Auto Show to public


Former first lady Betty Ford, whose struggles with addiction to alcohol and painkillers led her to co-found the Betty Ford Center, has died.


An all-star team of former top US officials held a cyberattack exercise on Tuesday, in an attempt to test the government's response to a large-scale cyber crisis.

Former top US officials hold cyberattack exercise


If you're wondering whether you should buy the iPhone 4s or hold off until Apple comes out with an iPhone 5, be sure to read Mike Elgan's thoughts on the subject.


Japan and China remained apart Monday over a long-standing dispute over gas exploration rights in the East China Sea.

Japan, China remain apart over dispute over gas exploration rights


Prosecutors in southeast Missouri are awaiting autopsy results on a pit bull before deciding whether to seek charges against a suspect who allegedly dragged and burned the dog.


Black fathers are ``missing from too many lives and too many homes'', Senator Obama said on Sunday at the Apostolic Church of God where he delivered a Father's Day address.

Black fathers missing from too many lives:


Since the Affordable Care Act requires insurers to cover the preventative services that are recommended by the task force, regular HIV testing will now be covered under Obamacare as a routine part of a check-up.


Clout Street is now on Twitter, so if that's your thing, you can sign up to follow us.


The Russian version of Wikipedia has shut down for 24 hours in protest against a law that would give the government powers to blacklist certain websites.

Russia's Wikipedia shuts down for 24 hours


The mother of Shannon Matthews has been charged with child neglect and perverting the course of justice.


Vikings receiver Percy Harvin missed practice Wednesday with what's believed to be a shoulder injury that he suffered against the Rams.


WASHINGTON President George W. Bush will give a farewell address to the nation Thursday night, billed by the administration as a chance to reflect on his tenure and welcome Barack Obama without fighting old battles one last time.

Bush to give farewell address Thursday night


Police have arrested and charged two people in connection with an armed robbery outside the Milson Four Square in Palmerston North.

Police arrest two people in connection with robbery


US Ambassador to Ankara Francis Ricciardone announced Friday that the US will provide Turkey with three new attack helicopters, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported.

US to provide Turkey with attack helicopters


The TSX Venture Exchange closed 25.40 points higher at 1,828.74 on Wednesday.

Tsxv closed 25.40 points higher at 1,828.74


Kate Middleton, 29, is keen to start a family with Prince William, 28, sooner rather than later, in line with a royal tradition that goes back more than 170 years.

Kate Middleton is keen to start a Family with Prince William


Tunisia will expel the Syrian ambassador and stop recognising the Damascus regime as government, the presidency said, after a violent repression that killed over 200 people in the central city of Homs.

Tunisia to expel Syrian ambassador: presidency


The new banking code and business banking code, which take effect today, contain an enhanced promise by banks and building societies to treat customers fairly and reasonably.

New code contains promise to treat customers fairly


Dramatist Alan Plater, whose TV career spanned Z Cars to Lewis, has died at the age of 75.


Two women are facing charges of harassment, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct for ``scattering rubbish'' at a residence on Route 590 in Pike County.

Women facing charges for 'scattering rubbish'


One of the hottest sports continues to dominate the air waves and hearts of millions, though some consider it a barbaric sport, many others see it as another form of entertainment.

One of the hottest sports continues to dominate the air waves.


Vestas has signed a co-development deal with Methanex, the world's number one producer of Methanol, to collaborate on wind energy projects.

Vestas signs co-development deal with Methanex


The UK service sector shed jobs at the fastest rate on record in January, as activity across the largest part of the British economy continued to contract, a survey showed on Wednesday.


Motorola just announced that they are buying AirDefense, one of the leading IDS/IPS vendors in the WLAN space and arguably the company that invented the field to begin with.


Abbott announced today it has acquired an exclusive license for several novel biomarkers from Stanford University for use in developing a molecular diagnostic test that could satisfy a longstanding unmet medical need: differentiating aggressive from nonaggressive prostate cancer.

Abbott licenses biomarkers for use in differentiating aggressive from nonaggressive prostate cancer


Investment group NTR has posted record losses of €381m for the full year ended March 31.


More 'good' cholesterol might not always be beneficial for your health, says a new study.

'Good' cholesterol may not always be beneficial


Partially built into the base of a mountain and largely surrounded by trees, Monticello's new visitor center blends into the central Virginia landscape.

Visitor center blends into the landscape


Saul Young/News Sentinel West High School's A'Darrius Sanders has been named PrepXtra boys track and field athlete of the year for 2012.

PrepXtra boys track and field athlete of the year:


Clairton senior Tyler Boyd plans to sign a national letter of intent at 10 am Wednesday in the school's library, alongside teammates Terrish Webb and Titus Howard, he posted on Twitter Tuesday evening.


The Presidency reports that Mexican President Felipe Calderón received a call from US President Barack Obama this morning from India, where he is on a working tour, congratulating him on the results of the operation carried out in Matamoros, Tamaulipas by members of the Mexican Navy and National Defense Secretariat.

Mexico - President Felipe Calderón receives call from President Obama


First baseman Edwin Encarnacion had his return from the World Baseball Classic delayed when a swollen finger kept him out of the lineup on Friday against the Boston Red Sox.

Encarnacion's return delayed by swollen finger


IKONICS Corporation, a Duluth-based imaging technology company, and Colour Scanner Technology GmbH a Krefeld, a Germany based manufacturer of advanced digital imaging equipment, today jointly announced a Strategic Alliance and Affiliation Agreement.

Ikonics and Colour Scanner technology announce Strategic alliance


In only its second year as a solo program, the East Ridge girls lacrosse team broke new ground last week.


VTI Technologies, a leading manufacturer of 3D MEMS sensors that has formed part of Murata since January 2012, is now Murata Electronics Oy.

VTI Technologies is now Murata Electronics Oy


Reservists will get £40 million of new kit and extra overseas training opportunities in the latest steps to increase the size of the part-time forces.

Reservists to get £40 million of new kit


The issue of food security remains a challenge in the province, with more than 30% of the population being food insecure.


``I support all parties' right to bring up any issue they want during the talk sessions , but it is important that dialogue does not fail,'' Berri told An-Nahar newspaper.

Berri: 'it is important that dialogue does not fail'


A day after Azaria Chamberlain would have turned 32, a coroner found that a dingo had taken her as a 9-week-old baby from a tent near Ayers Rock, the red monolith in the Australian desert now known by its Aboriginal name Uluru.


Colombia says it had warned Venezuelan authorities ``discretely and diplomatically'' about the Swedish rocket launchers that were found in a FARC camp, before publicly denouncing the find.

Colombia warned Venezuela about rocket launchers


Dex One, the Cary-based yellow pages publisher, reported weaker ad sales during the second quarter and warned that the shaky economy will continue to hurt results.


Five journalists and an attorney who has long battled for press freedom were cited Thursday for risking their lives and liberty to report the news, often under the pressure of authoritarian regimes.The six, who work in Iraq, Afghanistan, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Cuba, are recipients of this year's International Press Freedom Award presented by the Committee to Protect Journalists.


Twitter has launched a new Follow button that makes it easy for you to follow Twitter accounts directly from the websites that you visit each and every day.


Iran released a Greek journalist detained since the June 12 elections, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday.


There are many different images circulating online claiming to be of Venables or Thompson; potentially innocent individuals may be wrongly identified as being one of the two men and placed in danger.

'Innocent individuals may be wrongly identified'


The Dist. 4 election commissioner race between incumbent Carl Payne and challenger Johnny Reed is still too close to call.

Election commissioner race still too close to call


Angolans are voting for the first time since a 1992 election sparked a renewal of civil war.

Angolans voting for first time since 1992


Bond was found guilty of the charge after a 12-day trial in San Francisco, but no verdict was reached on three other charges of perjury after the jury failed to come to a unanimous decision after four days of deliberations.


Power supply to Bantakal, Mudabettu, Pangal, Padur, Herur, Belapu, Kalathur, Mallar, Majur and surrounding areas in Udupi district will be disrupted from 9 am to 5.30 pm on January 23 to facilitate Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited take up auto-reclosure installation work on the 11-KV Bantakal and Kalathur feeders of Udupi sub-division.


India imported most of its Phosphoric Acid from different countries like 32726 MT from USA, 30620 MT from Senegal, 16287 MT from Morocco, 9687 MT from Tunisia, 2678 MT from South Africa, 647 MT from China and 313 MT from Taiwan.

India imported most of its Phosphoric Acid from different countries like USA, Senegal, Morocco.


One in three parents gives pocket money to their adult children, according to a survey that shows how many customers remain loyal to the Bank of Mum and Dad.

One in three parents gives pocket money to adult children


Occupy Little Rock, in the spirit of cooperation, plans to relocate from the current site of occupation at the President Clinton Library, to a new occupation site at 4th and Ferry streets.

Occupy Little Rock relocates to 4th and Ferry streets


Women living near restaurants tend to have a higher BMI, while those near supermarkets might enjoy a relatively lower BMI.

Women living near restaurants tend to have higher BMI


Colombian operator UNE-EPM Telecomunicaciones has appointed Horacio Velez de Bedout as its new president, effective 15 April.

UNE-EPM Telecomunicaciones appoints president


A Russian court Thursday dismissed a $3 billion damages ruling against BP PLC and closed the case, a court official said, ending months of legal strife for the UK company as it finalizes a deal to sell out of its joint venture in the country and take a stake in oil giant OAO Rosneft.

Russian court dismisses $3 billion ruling against BP


Earlier today, the LA Times reported that former California Governor, Actor and body-builder Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver have separated only weeks after he ended his term as governor.


In recent news, it was revealed that actor Mel Gibson has accepted his misconduct inside the court room.


Robin Pemberton explains what was wrong with Clint Bowyer's car and why he was hit with such a harsh penalty


Westminster Group, supplier of system solutions to the security, and defence markets,has raised approximately £1.4m net of expenses from new strategic investors.

Westminster Group raises £1.4m from new strategic investors


Peterborough United have confirmed that goalkeeper Joe Lewis will miss the start of the new season.


Services have been set for a local soldier who died last week in Afghanistan.


Exercise can do a lot of good for most people, but it apparently isn't much help to those with heart failure, the fastest-growing heart problem in the United States.

Exercise doesn't help those with heart failure


``Relations between Azerbaijan and Poland have strategic character'', said Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, at joint news conference with President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski after signing ceremony.


While most of the MotoGP riders are resting during this rare weekend off, Nicky Hayden and the Ducati Marlboro team are on the track at Mugello testing out the GP12.

Hayden continues testing aboard the GP12


The United Nations Development Programme African Human Development report 2012 says Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence of hunger in the world.


Lady Gaga has apologised to fans after a UK performance was cut short on the weekend.


Pop sensation Justin Bieber has revealed that he will release an acoustic album next month, which will include unplugged versions of some of his hits.


Fort Collins' global information technology solutions and business information services provider Telvent announced this month it will be acquired by Schneider Electric, based in France, for more than $2 billion.

It company Telvent to be acquired by Schneider Electric


At a press conference early Tuesday afternoon, US Rep. Griffith announced that he switched from the Democratic to Republican party immediately, largely due to his opposition to the healthcare reform bill currently being debated in Congress.

Griffith announces switch to Republican Party


The UN refugee agency says 100,000 refugees fled Syria in August alone, the highest monthly total since the uprising began.

UN says 100,000 refugees fled Syria in August


Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman welcomed a baby girl via a surrogate mother last month.


An ice cream truck driver charged with drug crime while on the job in Gaffney has a serious criminal record, according to a SLED background check.

Ice cream truck driver charged with drug crime has record


Grains opened lower overnight and that did not help cotton which traded flat to lower most of the day.


Harry Reid slipped and fell after a rainy morning workout today, dislocating his shoulder and suffering a head bruise.


A PERSISTENT burglar has been sent back to jail after raiding homes within weeks of being freed.


Helen Mirren has criticised movie bosses for the lack of women in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, insisting female characters were ``ignored'' in the hit movie.

Helen Mirren criticises Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy


Former Minister and Central Member of the Nepali Congress Vijay Kumar Gachchadhar has said that the Terai movement is not provoked by India but rather it is created on their own.


More than 231 lakh tonne wheat has been procured by various government agencies during current Rabi marketing season.


Shanghai stocks regained their footing yesterday after losing 2.21 percent since the market reopened on Wednesday after the weeklong break, with analysts predicting more fluctuation in the weeks to come.


Toronto made four additions to new manager John Farrell's staff today, adding Don Wakamatsu as bench coach, Dwayne Murphy as hitting coach, Pat Hentgen as bullpen coach, and Torey Lovullo as first base coach.

Blue Jays add Don Wakamatsu as bench coach, Dwayne Murphy as hitting coach


About one in six Australian female university students have been raped, and many more sexually assaulted or harassed, during their life, a survey released on Friday showed.

One in six Australian female students are raped: survey


A Tinker Air Force Base airman who was helping care for the 1-year-old son of a fellow airman has entered an Alford plea to a child abuse charge.

Tinker Air Force Base airman enters plea to child abuse charge


Jake Peavy made a strong pitch for free agent Kenny Lofton on Saturday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.


Barack Obama, US president, is considering a new military cyber command for protecting Department of Defence networks and developing offensive cyber war capabilities, according to a report.

Obama ``considering military cyber command''


Taiwan began building its first undersea earthquake sensor on Sunday in a project aiming to give earlier warnings of the quakes and tsunamis that frequently hit the region.

Taiwan builds first undersea earthquake sensor


Britain has ordered extradition of one of the main Naval war room leak accused Ravi Shankaran to India to face trail, a move that may expedite court proceedings pending for several months.

UK orders extradition of navy war room leak accused Ravi Shankaran


After three months of rest since undergoing hip surgery Lady Gaga made a surprise return to the stage over the weekend.


WASHINGTON Earth Day organizers are hoping an army of volunteers will heed President Barack Obama's call to service and turn out for the annual celebration next month to make lasting improvements to the nation's parks, schools and beaches.

Earth Day organizers hoping for army of volunteers


Kiyiapi Sunday officially launched his presidential bid saying that he would be nobody's puppet but had a vision to transform Kenya.

Kiyiapi officially launches presidential bid


Delegates reacted as Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton moved that Barack Obama be nominated by acclamation.


New Flyer Industries Inc. the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit vehicles in Canada and the United States, announced today that it has signed an exclusive five-year agreement with Ballard Power Systems, an industry leader in fuel cell products, for use of fuel cell modules in shuttle buses that New Flyer plans to develop.

New Flyer signs exclusive agreement with Ballard for use of fuel cell modules in shuttle buses


A POLISH man charged with the murder of his 37-year-old partner in Dublin earlier this month, has been further remanded in custody.

POLISH man charged with murder of partner is further remanded


Lady Gaga was given the key to Taichung City and a brush painting while in Taiwan on Sunday, and thanked local children for putting on a dance display for her, noting they were ''so young and full of life''.


Iran on Monday rejected a proposal by President--elect Barack Obama that a combination of economic incentives and tighter sanctions might persuade the Iranian government to change its behavior.


Burger King really laid a whopper Tuesday when it announced weaker-than-expected earnings.


The newspaper owner Richard Desmond loses his libel case over claims that he abused his position to pursue a personal vendetta against Conrad Black.


Scoop Jardine set a career high in points with 27 to lead the Orange to an 11 point victory over Detroit on Tuesday night.


Germany said it would extend the life of its nuclear reactors by 12 years on average on Monday after marathon talks on the controversial issue that will shape the energy policy of Europe's top economy.

Germany to extend life of nuclear reactors


Metro Tulsa's jobless rate fell to 7.5 percent in July, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported Wednesday.


US exporters reported sales of 107,214 metric tons of wheat to Japan for delivery by May 31, the US Department of Agriculture said today in a statement.

US exporters report sales of 107,214 tons of wheat to Japan


The M6 has re-opened in Birmingham following a lorry crash which caused long delays.


Girl Scouts in second and third grade will have Fun with FETCH on Friday, May 14 at Unadilla Valley Central School in New Berlin from 6-8 pm and Saturday, May 15 at Townsend Elementary School in Walton from 10 am to noon.


BIRKENHEAD MP Frank Field has called for action on immigration following the release of unemployment figures.

Birkenhead MP Frank Field calls for action on immigration


Federal agents investigating the corruption case against Broward County political kingmaker Alan Mendelsohn questioned Senate President Jeff Atwater this morning, Atwater's spokeswoman confirmed.

Federal agents question Senate President Jeff Atwater


Japanese core machinery orders fell 3.7% in January, as demand from nonmanufacturers weakened, the government said Wednesday.


A further 60,000 people could lose their jobs in construction this year, according to a report on the industry due to be published today.


Strong winds are expected to cause problems for drivers in the lower North Island today.


A Phoenix police officer is on paid administrative leave this week after he shot and hospitalized an armed homeowner who confronted an intruder at his home near 32nd Street and Thomas Road.

Officer on leave after shooting armed homeowner


ABB, the Swiss based power technology group has won an order worth about USD 17 million from Hanwha Engineering & Construction Corporation of Korea to extend an existing substation in Saudi Arabia.

ABB wins order to extend an existing substation in Saudi Arabia


The British state failed to protect high-profile Northern Irish solicitor Rosemary Nelson before her murder by loyalists but did not collude in her killing, a major public inquiry has found.


Mar. 25, 2008 07:48 AM Warm temperatures continue for your Tuesday, as high pressure continues to dominate our weather in the southwest.


The Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has vowed to govern Italy 'with even more grit' a day after the country's highest court removed his immunity from prosecution.

Silvio Berlusconi to govern Italy 'with even more grit'


US Vice President Joe Biden has marched with black civil rights leaders in Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 'Bloody Sunday' beating of voting rights marchers 48 years ago.


Hollywood legend Robert De Niro is to play disgraced financier Bernie Madoff in an HBO movie he will produce, according to reports.


FIFA World Cup finals underway in neighbouring South Africa, Namibian youth will take on Botswana in an internat...


A 16-year-old girl was told ``snitches get stitches'' by another teenage girl before she was punched in the face and delivered to two different johns against her will last May, court heard Monday.


Female suicide bombers killed 57 people and left another 280 wounded in three attacks Monday on Shiite pilgrims marching in Baghdad and in another attack on a Kurdish demonstration in the ethnically mixed city of Kirkuk.


Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rajiv Shukla Tuesday said he would ensure a smooth monsoon parliament session and his work in the Indian cricket board will not affect his new responsibility.


Mark Selby answers questions from Eurosport-Yahoo! readers, including how to make snooker more popular in a country where the sport is not established.


Ubisoft announced today the next game in their Western series, Call of Juarez, to be released later this year.


Serial killer Richard Ramirez, also known as ``The Night Stalker,'' has died in prison, according to officials.

'Night Stalker' serial killer Richard Ramirez dies in prison


A NEW retirement home was opened in Pulborough last week in a 'picture-perfect setting'.


There is a reason why sports talk show hosts and other media love South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier.


Barack Obama won Colorado, taking key counties such as Arapahoe, Jefferson and Larimer by more than 10 percentage points.


A Grand River Transit driver was charged after a bus hit a pedestrian on Strasburg Road Tuesday night.

Grand River Transit driver charged after bus hit pedestrian


NIIT Technologies announced that it has acquired an electronic health records and referral management platform, `Preferr` in US.


Jessica Simpson has praised the women she met in Morocco for new show The Price Of Beauty.

Jessica Simpson praises women she met in Morocco


Irish playwright and commentator Hugh Leonard, whose father-and-son drama Da won acclaim on Broadway and was made into a film, has died at the age of 82.


A mobile home went up in flames and a small dog perished during the fire on the east side of Cherokee Lane north of Lockeford Street.

Mobile home goes up in flames; dog perishes


A public meeting to discuss proposed electoral boundary changes for approximately 1,000 residents in West Colchester has been postponed.

Public meeting to discuss proposed boundary change postponed


A Galena woman accused of fleeing from the scene of a car crash and leading police on a high-speed chase through Sudlersville in November pleaded guilty March 11 to resisting arrest.

Galena woman pleads guilty to resisting arrest


The newly signed striker for the Seattle Sounders of America, Obafemi Martins, said he's happy to be back to the Super Eagles.


The RSS feed for the Maria Recio section on McClatchyDC.com has moved here as part of an upgrade to improve service.


A Pennsylvania woman admits she impersonated an Arizona rodeo star and set up a sham company to obtain 500 cell phones and $8,000 in saddles.

Woman admits impersonating Arizona rodeo star


Tiger Woods is taking an indefinite break from golf to work on his marriage as well as trying to become a better person.

Tiger Woods taking ``indefinite break'' from golf


Two antique Buddha statues were seized by Pakistan Customs at a mail office on Thursday.


Galliford Try this week said it was refocusing on the south of the UK, narrowing its aims to London contracting and housebuilding in the South.


Republicans assailed Barack Obama as the most liberal, least experienced White House nominee in history Tuesday night and enthusiastically extolled their own man John McCain as ``ready to lead this nation.''


A 2,300 year-old mummy is to be returned to Mongolia following the remains being studied by German scientists.

2,300 year old mummy to be returned to Mongolia


Northern Rock, the bank which was nationalised after nearly collapsing during the credit crisis, launched its first public securitisation issue in a deal which could raise some 370 million pounds.

Northern Rock launches securitisation issue


WAYNE Rooney has offered a rare insight into life under England boss Fabio Capello... and admits that he is scared stiff of the Italian.

Wayne Rooney has offered a rare insight into life under England boss Fabio Capello


David Schwimmer and his wife, British photographer Zoe Buckman, welcomed their first child on Sunday, May 8.

David Schwimmer and wife Zoe Buckman welcome their first child


George Zimmerman was charged with second degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin, 17, announced Florida special prosecutor, Angela Corey at a news conference on Wednesday evening.

George Zimmerman charged with second degree murder


Syrians poured across the border on Monday to refugee camps in Turkey, fleeing a military crackdown that sent elite forces backed by helicopters and tanks into a northern town that was spinning out of government control.

Syrians pour across the border after crackdown


TWO Spanish women were arrested in Murcia for allegedly assaulting two police officers and a bouncer.

Two women arrested for assaulting officers


The word is that Verizon Wireless has now confirmed they are to begin offering the Palm Pre smartphone as of early 2010 according to an article on cdfreaks.

Verizon Wireless confirms offering of the Palm Pre in 2010


WORLD oil prices, which had threatened to break the symbolic $US120 a barrel level, fell further today after a strengthening US dollar and rising US crude stockpiles prompted traders to lock in profits, dealers said.


Former NBA star Jayson Williams will serve at least 18 months in prison following his guilty plea in the 2002 shooting death of a limousine driver, a judge ruled Tuesday.


A jury trial is set to begin next month for a Utah man accused of strangling his girlfriend to death during an argument.

Trial set for Utah man accused of strangling girlfriend


Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has died at age 58 after a long illness, presidential aides said.

Nigerian president Umaru Yar'Adua dies - aides


Governors of Nebraska and Iowa said Monday that there are no easy answers to preventing atrocities like the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.

Governors say no easy answers in preventing atrocities


Police in Del City looking for suspect in hit and run.


A gripping new version of the Norwegian play A Doll's House is to open at the Young Vic at the end of this month.


Internacional's director of football has said Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao is likely to leave in the summer to fuel speculation linking him with Tottenham.


Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was released from a New York hospital Thursday morning, three days after suffering a mild heart attack.


A convicted sex offender allegedly evaded arrest for nearly five years while legally changing his name and working as a teacher.


Russell Brand is returning to Xfm, along with his former talkSPORT co-host Noel Gallagher, to present a series of shows during March.


``TRS is willing to merge with Congress once Telangana is formed,'' Madhu Goud Yaskhi, Congress MP from Nizamabad in Andhra Pradesh, told IANS here.

'TRS will merge with Congress once Telangana is formed'


Food and Agriculture Minister on Wednesday said that 246 districts in 10 states have been declared drought hit.


Council workers in Cornwall have voted to strike after members of the union Unison rejected a 2.45 government percent pay offer.


Driver turnover rates and payrolls continued to fall during the second quarter of this year, the American Trucking Associations said.

Driver turnover, payrolls continue to fall


Rowlett junior Marquise Goodwin, winner of five medals at the UIL 5A state track and field meet last month, has committed to Texas.

Rowlett track standout Goodwin commits to Texas


Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. said Tuesday it will cut 13,500 jobs, or 13 per cent of its global workforce, and slash spending and output to cope with the global economic slowdown.

Aluminum producer Alcoa to cut 13,500 jobs from global workforce


Lee Hyori recently showed off her faux fur fashion and has fans supporting her advocacy for animal rights protection.

Lee Hyori shows off her faux fur fashion


PriceSmart Inc. announced that for the month of April 2008, net sales increased 28 percent to $88.9 million from $69.5 million in April a year earlier.


In an apparent riposte to Afghanistan and India, army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Saturday said Pakistan was fully capable of defeating any ``external direct threat'' despite the current focus of the security forces on internal security.

Pakistan capable of defeating any external direct threat:


A person who was injured Saturday in a wreck on Maxwell Road has died, the Highway Patrol said.


Bhawanipatna, Aug 24 Seven persons were arrested in connection with an alleged fake land patta racket in Orissa's Kalahandi district, police said today.

Seven persons arrested in connection with fake patta racket


For the first time in 30 years, Social Security is expected to reach a tipping point.

Social Security expected to reach tipping point


Potters Bar Crusaders kept up the pressure on Probuild with a 4-2 win over Inn on the Green in the North Mid Herts League.


The government will not completely withdraw the sugar subsidy to avoid burdening the people, Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Sunday.

Government will not withdraw sugar subsidy


Several mines exploded along the Line of Control when a fire broke out in the area, defence officials said on Monday.

Several mines explode along Line of Control


But Debasree Roy confirms, ``My character is essential to the plot. People will remember me even after they leave the theatre.''


Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard says he's going to get his eyes examined after he was inadvertently scratched by Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert.


Maritime New Zealand says navigation warnings remain in place in the Bay of Plenty, as 58 containers from the stranded Rena remain unaccounted for.


The unpredictable flames burning in the Angeles National Forest are staying one step ahead of firefighters, as a flare-up on the northeast corner delayed efforts to burn out brush above the foothill cities of the San Gabriel Valley.

Unpredictable flames are staying one step ahead of firefighters


With the spa Dhara that has introduced its spa services in the bay area you can gain numeral health and wellness benefits and can have a wide range of beautifying and pain and stress relieving treatments that will energize your mind and body.

Spa Dhara introduces the spa service in bay area


She tweeted: ``Woo hoo! I'm pregnant! So happy!


Ina Teutenberg won her third successive Drentse 8 van Dwingeloo, the first support race for this weekend's Ronde van Drenthe World Cup.


Bangladesh wants a peaceful resolution of the current dispute with Myanmar over its maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal, but reiterats its firm position in protecting its sovereign territory, an official said.

Bangladesh wants peaceful resolution of dispute with Myanmar over maritime boundary: official


HOW can ice possibly melt in the extreme cold of -180 °C?


Thomas Perez, assistant attorney general for civil rights since 2009, to be named US secretary of labor by President Obama on March 18, 2013.

Thomas Perez to be named US secretary of labor by Obama


Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that Pakistan is capable enough to deal with the internal and external security challenges.

Pakistan capable of dealing with internal, external challenges:


Nearly half of Britons believe in aliens and almost 80% say cancer is the disease which most needs a vaccine, a poll by one of the world's oldest scientific institutions showed.


Thai mobile operator True Move has introduced its own branded smartphone and tablet computer dubbed True Beyond, reports the Bangkok Post.

True Move introduces own-brand smartphones, tablets


Tesco plans to create 2000 new jobs in Scotland during the current year as it expands its supermarket empire north of the border, Britain's number one grocery chain has told The Herald.

Tesco to create 2000 jobs as it expands supermarket empire


US stock exchanges Nasdaq and ICE are dropping their $11.3bn bid for rival NYSE Euronext.

Nasdaq and ICE drop $11.3bn bid for NYSE Euronext


Bourbon County Democrats will meet at 7 pm Tuesday, May 31, in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.


Big Drama will stand at Stonewall Farm in Ocala, Fla., for a $10,000 fee next year.

Big Drama to stand at Stonewall farm for $10,000


An 18-year veteran St. Louis firefighter has died while on duty, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Veteran St. Louis firefighter dies while on duty


The new Richmond Fire Chief was officially introduced to the City Commission during their recent monthly meeting.

New Richmond Fire Chief introduced to City Commission


The NHS is opening its first specialist dance injury clinic, with hopes for others to follow around the UK.


Trelleborg survived a second-half fightback to beat Hacken 3-2 in the Swedish league on Monday.

Trelleborg beats Hacken 3-2 in Swedish league