Bedouin Soundclash will play the World Expo in Shanghai from Oct. 4 to Oct. 8 as part of a bill that includes 150 artists representing Canada's cultural hub.

Bedouin Soundclash playing World Expo in Shanghai


Bank of America reiterated their neutral rating on shares of Boston Scientific in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday.

Bank of America reiterates neutral on Boston Scientific (BSX)


A landslide killed 13 people in central South Korea Wednesday on the second day of heavy rain, officials said.

Landslide kills 13 in South Korea after heavy rain


Flickr is ``back up and running,'' a Yahoo spokesperson said this afternoon via e-mail.


In a speech to the 'Business in the Community' conference, David Cameron said that business is the most powerful force for social progress the world has ever known and set out plans to empower consumers and reward and encourage responsible business.

''Business is a force for social progress''


A Navy missile soaring 247 kilometers above the Pacific smashed a dying US satellite late on Wednesday.


The 2009 dog and cat rabies clinic begins today.


The new US ambassador, Greek-born Eleni Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis, is expected to arrive in Budapest at the weekend, the Hungarian embassy in Washington told MTI.

New US ambassador expected to arrive in Budapest this weekend


An 84-year-old Japanese-American woman was pushed to her death from a commuter train platform in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo by an apparent stranger, and investigators believe the victim did nothing to provoke the attack, authorities said on Monday.


Brazil will launch a satellite for military purposes and to expand broadband Internet service throughout the country, Communications Minister Paulo Bernardo Silva said, adding that officials hope to have the satellite operational in time for the 2014 soccer World Cup tournament in the South American nation.

Brazil to launch satellite for military purposes


On April 26, 2011, the US Supreme Court decided United States v. Tohono O'odham Nation, No. 09-846, holding that under 28 USC § 1500, two suits are ``for or in respect to'' the same claim, precluding jurisdiction in the Court of Federal Claims, if they are based on substantially the same operative facts, regardless of the relief sought in each suit.

Supreme Court decides United States v. Tohono O'odham Nation


The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund, Temasek, has lost a lot of value in its investments.


The use of dietary supplements such as acai berry, cumin, herbal tea, turmeric as well as the prolonged use of garlic, according to a new report, may have an adverse effect on chemotherapy treatments.

Dietary supplements may have an adverse effect on chemotherapy treatments


Jo Jackson broke the eight-year-old British 20km walking record by a wide margin with victory at the Australian Championships in Melbourne.

Jo Jackson breaks British walking record


Lazio came from behind on Tuesday to take a 2-1 first-leg lead over Juventus in their Coppa Italia semi-final tie.


A crime-fighting parrot scared off a gang of burglars by screeching loudly during a night-time raid.


A 22-year-old Crozet woman who wasn't wearing a seatbelt was killed in a Friday afternoon wreck on Three Notch'd Road, while a 15-month-old boy in the car with her, who was buckled into his car seat, suffered only minor injuries, according to police.


Xchanging has appointed Espirito Santo Investment Bank as joint corporate broker alongside Citibank Global Markets Limited.

Xchanging appoints joint corporate broker


For the quarter ended Sep. 30, Silver Wheaton whiffed on revenues and missed estimates on earnings per share.


Saracens lost only their second game of the Guinness Premiership season at home to Leicester on Saturday.


New York, Dec 14 US stocks dropped all early gains and ended lower for the second straight day Tuesday after the Federal Reserve offered no immediate measures to boost the economy, Xinhua reported.


CB Josh Gordy has a hip injury, and his return to Monday night's game is questionable.

Gordy out with hip injury, return questionable


Actor Shia LaBeouf could lose a finger on the hand he crushed in a car crash last week, according to reports.


`` G4S today announces that Nick Buckles will step down as CEO and retire from the company and as a director on 31 May 2013,'' the London-listed company said in a statement.


A 50-acre fire is burning near Ponderosa High School in Parker, just east of Franktown.


Super Eagles striker Ikechukwu Uche, has returned to La Liga with Villarreal, just one season after they were demoted to the second tier.

Ikechukwu Uche returns to La Liga with Villarreal


A pair of Surrey boxers won titles at the Clash of the Cascade event last month in Langley.


With the Left parties formally withdrawing support to the UPA government which is bracing itself for a confidence vote, the game of numbers on Wednesday acquired greater intensity.

Game of numbers acquires greater intensity


A Syrian site bombed by Israel in 2007 was ``very likely'' to have been a nuclear reactor which should have been declared, the UN atomic agency said in a report, an assertion which may lead to Damascus being referred to the UN Security Council.

Syrian site bombed by Israel was 'very likely' a reactor


From sleep schedules, nutrition, immunizations, heart health, heat illnesses and more, Texas Children's Hospital in Houston provides parents with tips to ensure their children have a safe, healthy and successful school year.

Texas children's Hospital provides tips to ensure healthy and successful school year


MANCHESTER CITY defender Kolo Toure will join Liverpool on a free transfer, once his current contract expires.


``Kurds Confirm Initial $552M Oil Payment from Baghdad,'' at 1201 GMT, misstated the dollar conversion in the first paragraph.


in Boxing Rumors A report at Kansan.com says that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor Ortiz are negotiating for a September fight:

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Victor Ortiz negotiating?


A gas leak in the Kazi-Magomed-Gazakh main gas pipeline will not affect Azerbaijani gas exports to Georgia, the Azerigas production association told Trend today.

Leak in pipeline does not affect Azerbaijani gas exports to Georgia


Blackpool manager Simon Grayson is short of attacking options ahead of his side's match with Derby at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night.Gary Taylor-Fletcher is rated doubtful for the clash with a groin strain he picked up in the goalless draw with Doncaster at the weekend.


In case you need another reason why banks aren't lending, consider the following email from a senior vice president at a small California bank.


Consumerization is now the primary driver of the mobile universe, and CIOs must be ready to embrace a range of more-flexible approaches to their mobile strategy, according to Gartner, Inc. At least four new mobile management styles will emerge as leaders because different groups of staff will demand different approaches.

Consumerization is now primary driver of the mobile universe:


An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that an ethylene amines plant will be constructed by AkzoNobel at its multi-site in Ningbo Chemical Industry Zone.

Ethylene amines plant to be constructed by AkzoNobel


GOP Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois said Tuesday he supports gay marriage, becoming the second sitting Republican senator to make such an announcement in recent weeks.

Republican senator Mark Kirk supports gay marriage


A 33-YEAR-OLD man was found hanging dead from a branch tree in barangay Bolocboloc, Barili town, southern Cebu.


A French cargo ship that sank off the coast of southern Newfoundland late last year was overloaded when it left harbour, a report by a French government agency said Friday.

French ship that sank off Newfoundland was overloaded: report


A 49-year-old man is accused of raping a multiple sclerosis sufferer at a public housing complex in Fargo.


Taliban militants have taken some people including women and children hostage by attacking a hotel near Kabul, triggering a gun battle with Afghan security forces, BBC reported Friday.

Taliban militants attack hotel near Kabul


INTC reported first-quarter earnings per share of $0.11, beating Wall Street's consensus estimate of $0.03.


US Defense Secretary Robert Gates heads to Israel on Sunday for talks covering missile defense, Israel's plan to acquire the multinational F-35 fighter jet and efforts to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Robert Gates heads to Israel for talks covering missile defense


Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to buy Omaha World-Herald Co., the company that publishes Berkshire chief Warren Buffett's hometown newspaper.

Berkshire Hathaway to buy Omaha World-Herald


An 18-year-old rural Lansing woman refused EMS transport after a crash Sunday.


Sports Writer American Kelly Clark has won the women's halfpipe in snowy conditions at the US Snowboarding Grand Prix.

American Kelly Clark wins women's halfpipe at the US Snowboarding Grand Prix


Coaching Legend Larry Brown will take over at new Big East member SMU next season.


Syria still has a chance for peace, the head of the UN mission in the country Gen. Robert Mood told the pro-rebel Al Jazeera channel on May 18.


When Falcons head coach Alan Tait met with United counterpart Alan Pardew this week, the contrasting fortunes of the two Newcastle sporting clubs must have hit home.

Alan Tait meets Alan Pardew as contrasting fortunes hit home


A Vienna driver was crushed to death by his own truck on the southern motorway this morning in Styria.


A study from Brigham Young University shows that frenemies, frustrating friends or family that we care about, can be bad for blood pressure.

Some friends and family can be bad for blood pressure


A 50-year-old murderer who bragged he would be a ``young man when he got out of prison'' was denied parole for the 11th time at Folsom State Prison this month, the Stanislaus County district attorney's office said.


Legendary actor Dilip Kumar turned 86 on Thursday and plans to spend the day in a quiet manner with family and close friends.


Coach Mark Robinson admits Sussex were priced out of re-signing Rana Naved after the Pakistan seamer opted to join Derbyshire instead.


High Point University students are spending their spring break helping tornado victims in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The trip is one of two alternative spring break trips offered to HPU students this semester.

Students spend spring break helping tornado victims


A sports ministry spokesman said that the ICC has informed Tharanga about the dope flunk and subsequently, minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage set up a three-member panel to inquire into the case.

ICC has informed Tharanga about dope flunk:


Yemen has launched an offensive against al Qaeda and the US embassy in Sanaa reopened after security forces staged a raid just outside the capital that dealt with an imminent security threat.

Yemen launches offensive against al Qaeda


AMC Entertainment, which is based in Kansas City, is closing underperforming parts of 10 movie theaters.

AMC Entertainment will close parts of 10 movie theaters


SBI can test Rs 2250-2300, says Amit Harchekar of IIFL.


Texas governor and GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry said he would send US troops back to Iraq to protect against Iran's influence on the country during Saturday night's debate in New Hampshire.

Rick Perry: 'i would send troops back into Iraq'


A Ferrari 458 Italia supercar has been recently crashed in South Africa because its driver wasn't paying attention to the road.

Ferrari 458 Italia crashed in South Africa


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Aug 21 - Fifty buildings were destroyed by a 21,500-acre wildfire raging in Northern California that has forced the evacuation of about 3,000 people near the small town of Manton, fire officials said late on Tuesday.

Fifty buildings destroyed by Northern California wildfire


Banks which charge unfair mortgage exit fees face a crackdown from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.


A high level meeting was held hereSunday at Chief Minister House to review the law and order situationparticularly in Karachi.

Meeting reviewed law and order in Karachi


Turkish police seized 94 kg of heroin in the eastern Turkey, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported Monday.


Homegrown talent Pep Guardiola is ``living his dream'' at Barcelona, where the first-year coach has led the Spanish league leaders back into the semifinals of the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola living a dream with Barcelona


The widower of Michaela McAreavey has broken down at her murder trial in Mauritius as he described the moment he found his new bride strangled in their hotel room.

Widower breaks down at Michaela McAreavey trial in Mauritius


``In this small intervention trial, B vitamins appear to slow cognitive and clinical decline in people with MCI, in particular in those with elevated homocysteine,'' the researchers wrote in the University of Oxford-sponsored study.


The UK market is rising in early afternoon trading Monday, as markets in Europe welcomed deal-related news.


Before the G8 summit commences, President Obama met with his ``friend and partner'' Russian President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia at the Hotel Royal Barriere.

President Obama meets with ``friend and partner'' Medvedev


The July 4th planning committee will meet on Thursday, March 22, at 10 am in the City Administration Building at 317 West Navasota Street.


Until September 30, Coles is offering 20% off mobile phone recharges if you spend more than $100 on groceries.


Chaleo Yoovidhya, the inventor of Red Bull, the energy drink that has turned into a global brand, died in Thailand.

Chaleo Yoovidhya, inventor of Red Bull, died in Thailand


Although the county's budget isn't set in stone, more layoffs appear likely.


Kurt Angle issued an apology for threatening CM Punk after the WWE Champion labeled TNA an ``indy'' promotion during a appearance at Chicago's Comic Con on Saturday.

Kurt Angle issues an apology for threatening CM Punk


Huntington has announced that it is expanding its successful auto dealer financing business into Connecticut and has added key personnel into the state to support the initiative.

Huntington expands auto dealer financing business into Connecticut


Deathcore act Crisis in Vain has released a new music video for ``Apeiron,'' which is the title track off the band's new EP.

Crisis in Vain releases new music video for ``Apeiron''


The Federal Trade Commission warns homeowners facing foreclosure to beware of ``foreclosure rescue'' scams.

Federal Trade Commission warns: beware of 'foreclosure rescue' scams


The Health Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva should resign forthwith, for destroying the country's health service, the UNP said yesterday.

Nimal Siripala de Silva should resign forthwith --


Rihanna is reportedly suing British retailer Topshop to the tune of $5 million for selling T-shirts that feature her name without her permission.


Herman Cain probably did not realize he was being filmed when he made a joke about Anita Hill today.


Houston, Mar 4 NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman has left the agency to return to private industry.

NASA Astronaut Garrett Reisman leaves agency


All the hard work CHRISTINA AGUILERA has put into her music career paid off again for her Monday, when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Christina AGUILERA receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


Helicopters won't be flying to protect the crops from the cold because farmers aren't hiring.

Helicopters won't be flying to protect crops from cold


AproCables has rolled out a range of fiber optic connectors and adapters that include fiber optic connector kits for ST, SC, LC, and FC connectors in SM, MM and APC mode in 3, 2, and 0.9 mm, respectively.

Aprocables rolls out fiber optic connectors and adapters


An unidentified business prospect is applying for a Michigan State Housing Development Authority grant that would help rehabilitate an existing downtown Sturgis building into a first-floor restaurant with rental units above.

Grant would help rehabilitate downtown building


Chariho Middle's softball team shut out Wickford 10-0 Thursday in a Southern Division game halted after five innings by the mercy rule.


The Nintendo 3DS will be released in Japan in February and the United States and Europe in March, the company said.

Nintendo 3DS to be released in us in March


Media tycoons Lachlan Murdoch and James Packer may join forces to take a 20 per cent stake in the Ten Network.


A 28-year-old Cass Lake man was shot and killed by Twin Cities law enforcement officers after leading the officers on a high-speed pursuit through the north metro, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety reported.

Cass Lake man shot by Twin Cities officers


A 400 pound robot is helping students go green.


``Lokayukta will be a model bill so that the state can bring uniformity in the law.


NSW police look for missing kayaker Updated: 10:06, Monday April 9, 2012 A search resumes today for a 24-year-old man who went missing after he fell from his kayak off Valla Beach on the NSW mid-north coast.


Iran is ready to build power plants and electricity installations in the African state Guinea-Bissau, the Iranian energy minister announced.

Iran ready to build power plants in Guinea-Bissau


A FEMALE security guard was bashed with a cricket bat after she questioned a man about a theft, police say.


Russia must formally set its borders in the oil-rich Arctic region in the near future, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday amid an international race for the region's reserves.


Scully will return to the broadcast booth to call Los Angeles Dodgers games next year for his 62nd season.


Spring is just about here, and as they say in the land down under, it's time for a ``walkabout.''


YOUNGSTERS in Boosbeck were quick to try out their new play area after a derelict square was given a £3,000 makeover.

Youngsters in Boosbeck try out new play area


Retail stocks rose on Tuesday after August retail sales rose more than expected, easing worries that consumer spending has lost its momentum.


A St. Henri woman is fighting to get her home back after the city condemned her building over safety concerns.


Oil prices hovered above $88 a barrel Monday in Asia amid light trading volume ahead of the Christmas holiday.


S. Korean, Japan firms plan $72 mn joint venture South Korea's Samsung LED and Japan's Sumitomo Chemical said Monday they would form a joint venture to produce sapphire wafers, a key material in the manufacture of flat-screen electronic displays.


Cardinal Keith O'Brien has resigned from his role after allegations of ``inappropriate behaviour'' were made against him.

Cardinal O'Brien resigns after allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour'


Former Prime Minister AB Vajpayee wanted to induct APJ Abdul Kalam as a minister in the NDA government in 1998, an offer Kalam declined, four years before he became the President in 2002.

AB Vajpayee wanted to induct Kalam as minister in NDA government:


This too is good market wisdom -- and in the current circumstance, it appears it is a time to refrain from embracing.


The Delaware No. 6 license plate sold at auction for $675,000 Sunday to a Wilmington family.


The Raiders finally have cut middle linebacker Rolando McClain, who seemed to run into more legal trouble than running backs during his three seasons with Oakland.


Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie was seen living it up aboard Sean P Diddy Combs`` yacht in St Barts.

Fergie lives it up aboard P Diddy's yacht


A hunter was found dead in a deer stand in the Conecuh National Forest Thursday.


Giants great Lawrence Taylor faces rape and prostitution charges after allegedly paying $300 to have sex with a 16-year-old runaway in a Rockland County hotel room early Thursday morning.

Ex-nfl star Lawrence Taylor faces rape, prostitution charges


A 49-year-old head constable was shot dead by unidentified assailants in a car while he was checking vehicles on the outskirts of the city on Monday morning, police said.


He ``liked'' big butts, and he cannot lie.


Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has admitted he didn't want to sell Carl Dickinson to Watford and has described the left back as ``a lesson to any footballer''.

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis didn't want to sell Carl Dickinson to Watford


POLICE are hunting a gunman who fired at the window of a Birmingham chip shop as two teenagers ordered food from staff.

Gunman fired at the window of a Birmingham chip shop


Minister of Economic Affairs Mauri Pekkarinen calls for more economic stimulus to make sure that the Finnish economy will recover at the same pace as that of the rest of the European Union.


A city official says an early-morning fire has spread in downtown Beattyville in eastern Kentucky.

Fire spreads though downtown Beattyville, ky.


Leicester City have agreed a fee for Doncaster striker Billy Sharp, Rovers have confirmed, with the player now expected to discuss personal terms.

Leicester agree fee for Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp


Banks are set to miss their 24% credit growth targets for 2008-09 by a wide margin -- a possible pointer to slower economic growth in the next fiscal.


Miami Valley residents can expect a warmer winter this year, according to Thursday's forecast from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center.

Miami Valley should expect warmer winter


No. 17 UCLA women hold off USC 63-58 Nirra Fields and Thea Lemberger each scored 12 points and No. 17 UCLA held off a second half Southern Cal rally to beat the Trojans 63-58 on Sunday.


Actor Aamir Khan on Thursday appeared before a Parliamentary panel examining FDI in pharmaceuticals sector and pitched for generic medicines, saying companies will continue to make profit if they sell cheap drugs to the poor.

Aamir Khan appears before Parliamentary panel, pitches for generic medicines


Kashmiri separatist activist Yasin Malik was taken into preventive custody by Delhi Police late Thursday night, reported CNN-IBN.

Yasin Malik taken into preventive custody by Delhi Police


``The sky's the limit,'' said Liberal MP and gas-price watchdog Dan McTeague.


The Brothers Grimm tale of The Pied Piper of Hamelin will be made into a movie.

The tale of 'the Pied piper' made into movie


At least 31 Afghan national army soldiers were killed or injured in various incidents across the country during the military operations.

31 Afghan soldiers killed or injured in various incidents


Ukraine has exported 5.9 million tons of grain since the beginning of the current marketing year and as of December 22, 2010, the director of the department for plant growing markets of the Ukrainian Agricultural Policy and Food Ministry, Oleksandr Demydov, has said.

Ukraine exports 5.9 million tons of grain


Officials say the West Nile Virus continues to spread in Butte County, and there's cause for concern.


Authorities say a trailer carrying 30 to 40 people on a hayride overturned in northern Ohio when the tractor pulling it drove off the road, injuring 28.

Trailer overturns on Ohio hayride, injuring 28


NESTLE SA, the world's largest food company, reported its first profit decline in 6 years after reducing a stake in eye-care company Alcon Inc. and selling less Perrier bottled water.


A train crash in Missouri has brought down a road bridge and injured seven people.

Train crash in Missouri brings down road bridge


Raytec has announced the winner of its 'bear in the woods' viral video competition.

Raytec announces winner of viral video competition


The Tigers will call up left-hander Adam Wilk to replace the injured Doug Fister in the starting rotation, manager Jim Leyland said today.

Tigers will call up Wilk to replace Fister in rotation


A state employee who works with people with disabilities is facing charges that he sexually abused a boy.

State employee charged with abuse of boy


Smelly food can keep you off unwanted pounds as stronger smells lead to smaller bite sizes and less consumption, says a new study.

'Smelly food' can keep you off unwanted pounds


The use of coal, petroleum and natural gas in the US dropped in 2009 than in 2008, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California said.

Coal, petroleum and natural gas US in the US dropped in 2009


Fujitsu today announced it has officially opened its new purpose-built sustainable data centre in Sydney's Homebush Bay.


Stephen R. Covey;author of ``The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,'' has died at 79;three months after a serious bicycle accident.

Stephen Covey, author of '7 Habits of Highly Effective People,' dies at 79


ISPR documentary has won the first prize in the International Film Festival ``Eserciti-e-popoli'' held at Bracciano, Rome.


With Friday the 13th upon us, stars reveal to ET what their superstitions are and whether they even believe in any at all!


Oil prices tumbled below $34 Thursday, closing in on five-year lows as employment claims rose and OPEC cut demand expectations for 2009.


The Texas Rangers, still trying to determine a No. 5 starter for their rotation, inquired Monday about Detroit Tigers right-hander Rick Porcello, a source told ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin.

The Rangers inquired about Rick Porcello


Family Dollar Stores Inc said on Wednesday it would speed up the pace of new store openings and overhaul more of its existing stores, actions that analysts said should help it compete in the increasingly crowded dollar-store segment.

Family Dollar to speed up pace of store openings


Former DRDO scientist K Santhanam on Monday said that India needs at least two more nuclear tests as the country was yet to acquire minimum deterrence.

India needs at least two more nuclear tests:


The Motorola Droid Pro can now get a software update but it's not the much sought-after Gingerbread release.

Motorola Droid Pro gets software update but no Gingerbread


Miami-based law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP has opened an office in Seoul in South Korea, its 36 th office worldwide.

Law firm Greenberg Traurig opens office in South Korea


AT&T Inc. will start selling the previous-generation iPhone -- the iPhone 3GS -- for $49 starting Friday to customers who buy the smart phone with a two-year service contract and data plan.

AT&T to start selling iPhone 3GS for $49


Google has acquired PittPatt, a company specializing in facial recognition, according to an announcement on the company's site.


A Washington state man will become the first person in the world Friday to have an anti-vertigo device implanted in his head.

Washington man to have anti-vertigo device implanted in head


German import Mawingo, who makes his his Australian debut for new trainer Anthony Freedman on Saturday, has replaced Under The Hat as favourite for the Muscular Dystrophy Australia Plate.


The US stocks remained lower on Wednesday after data showed the pace of growth in the US services sector was unchanged in April compared to March.


Florida Sen. Marco Rubio took the oath Wednesday to join a Senate where leaders are pledging cooperation even as members brace for confrontation.


Maine South Fine Arts Department presents ``Sideways Stories From Wayside School,'' a fun-filled theatrical experience for all ages.

Maine South to present `` ``Sideways Stories from Wayside School''


British supermodel Kate Moss has revealed that she prefers `natural look' when she is not working.

Kate Moss prefers ``natural look'' when not working


People reports that Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger is now engaged to pop star Avril Lavigne.

Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger engaged to Avril Lavigne


A woman has died after she was hit by a train on a railway line in Easter Ross.


Supportive mothers could boost their children's memory and brain power at a young age, according to a new study.

Supportive mothers could boost children's brain power


More reports are surfacing that Buffalo based M&T Bank and Spanish financial company Santander could be close to a merger.

M&T Bank and Santander could be close to merger


Mumbai, Feb 11 Indian equities markets continued in the red Wednesday afternoon, with a key index ruling 0.

Markets continue in the red in afternoon


BANGKOK ― An American tourist was killed on the Thai island of Phuket after a British man allegedly picked a fight with him at a bar, followed him back to his hotel and stabbed him to death, police said Sunday.


Chicago police were conducting a death investigation after a person fell to their death from Marina Towers, officials said.

Police conduct death investigation after fall from Marina Towers


Windy conditions are expected to continue over Sri Lanka and neighboring sea areas, the Department of Meteorology said this afternoon.


A 15-year-old Toppenish boy was shot in the head early Thursday morning during what police are calling a gang related shooting.


Demolition of Kiddieland begins Monday, and what's left of an amusement park many Chicagoans grew up loving is about to be gone forever.


California has no need for such a law because we already have one.


Fraud suspect Allen Stanford has been found in contempt of court over his continued attempts to get Lloyds of London to pay for his defence costs.

Allen Stanford found in contempt of court


Bloomberg reported that Nakheel is considering a USD 15 billion initial public offering to raise capital to fund some projects.


''No government wants strong judiciary,'' was how the Supreme Court today expressed its exasperation over the low budgetary allocation to the judiciary.


Reuters quoted the General Administration of Customs said China remained a net steel importer in May while loading 53.46 million tonnes of overseas iron ore down slightly from a record 57 million tonnes in April.


A Maryland man accused of impersonating a police officer in October at the Central Shenandoah Valley Criminal Justice Training Academy in Weyers Cave had three felony charges certified to the grand jury Tuesday in Augusta County General District Court.

Maryland man accused of impersonating police officer


Daihatsu Motor Co said on Thursday it would recall 581,192 Move and Mira minivehicles sold only in Japan to fix faulty rear indicator lights that could lose their orange tint with prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Daihatsu to recall 581,192 minivehicles in Japan


A security video released by police Tuesday shows the last moments of murder suspect Shawn Roe's life before he was killed Saturday in a shootout with sheriff's deputies in Clallam County.

Security video shows last moments of murder suspect Roe's life


A 22-year-old Lauderhill man apparently drown in the Santa Fe River while drinking and tubing with friends on Saturday, deputies said.


AP-NDKidnap Sentence,0065 Man gets nearly 29 years in kidnap incident Eds:


President Hu Jintao has called for renewed efforts to promote the modernization of the army and national defense, as he visited soldiers in Beijing.

President Hu calls for efforts to promote modernization of army


Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been arrested after a 30-year-old woman was shot dead at his home in South Africa.

'Blade runner' Oscar Pistorius arrested after woman shot at home


Ireli public union is now well known and has become a true brand among Azerbaijani youth, said Irali chairman Jeyhun Osmanly.

Ireli becomes true brand among Azerbaijani youth


Apple has a mystery announcement scheduled for tomorrow, and Billboard believes it will be the announcement that the Beatles catalog is finally coming to iTunes.


DMK chief M Karunanidhi said law would take its course, when asked about the bail petition filed by former telecom minister and party MP A Raja, who is the prime accused in the 2G scam, here on Wednesday.


A University of Iowa-led international research team has found a new gene associated with the brain disorder epilepsy.

International team finds gene associated with epilepsy


Iraq reopened its Trebil border crossing point with Jordan on Monday, the state-run Petra news agency reported, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

Iraq reopens border crossing point with Jordan


Railway minister Dinesh Trivedi quit on Sunday after he raised fares on the vast but creaking network, underscoring the government's inability to take unpopular policy steps and adding to speculation the unsteady ruling coalition will fall apart.


Guitarist ADRIAN BELEW has quit NINE INCH NAILS less than four months after joining the line-up.


Cheryl Cole wants to have a baby and has made plans for a nursery in her house.


Two Rogersville residents were killed Friday night in a one-car crash on Route BB about 5 miles east of Walnut Grove, according to a report from the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Two Rogersville residents killed in crash


The African Union has suspended Madagascar, saying the change in government there constitutes a coup.


Gujarat assembly speaker Ashok Bhatt, one of the most experienced political leaders in the state, passed away late on Wednesday night.

Gujarat state assembly speaker Ashok Bhatt passes away


Researchers believe some new crops planted in Pike County could reduce carbon emissions from coal and help the environment.

Researchers believe new crops could reduce carbon emissions


The UN rights watchdog has flayed the Nepal government for ``impunity'' for rights violators as it warned that political developments in the country have made the peace process ``increasingly fragile''.

UN watchdog flays Nepal for 'impunity' for rights violators


22 de junio de 2012, 15:26Havana, Jun 22 The Institute of Meteorology announced today that locally heavy rains will continue in western and central Cuba.


Rocky Mount police are investigating a Saturday morning shooting that left one man severely injured.


Kate Moss has changed her wedding date to July 1 after originally planning to wed rocker Jamie Hince on July 2.


Dutch troops were to leave Afghanistan after four years yesterday, handing over control of military operations in central Uruzgan province after a political row at home forced their draw-down.


America is withholding $800 million in military aid from Pakistan over what the White House sees as a failure to confront extremists.


Walmac announced its 2009 stud fees Nov. 7, with Successful Appeal among the many whose price will be reduced in the coming year.


The ``beneficiaries' office'' set up in downtown Wellington by an out-of-work artist is due to close this afternoon.


The Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation has introduced a voluntary benefits scheme for the public sector organisations within its region.

The Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation introduces voluntary benefits scheme


Nebraska lawmakers blessed the potential merger of Scottsbluff and Gering with passage today of a bill allowing some first-class cities to merge.

Nebraska lawmakers bless potential merger of Scottsbluff and Gering


SEOUL, South Korea Samsung Electronics Co. says it is withdrawing its bid to acquire US flash-memory card maker SanDisk Corp.

Samsung withdraws bid to acquire SanDisk


Katie Price thought estranged husband Peter Andre was joking when he asked for a divorce.

Katie Price thought Peter Andre was joking about divorce


Around 70,000 people sing the National Anthem together in Thane on its 100th anniversary.

Around 70,000 people sing National Anthem in Thane


Web hosting provider Liquid Web announced on May 11th it would add a content delivery network to its hosting operations.

Hosting provider Liquid Web adds content delivery network


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday said that Israel ``would not dare attack Iran'', after Israel said it tested a missile following warnings against Iran's controversial nuclear programme.

Ahmadinejad says Israel would not dare attack Iran


Klovern and Sodexo have signed a framework agreement for services according to which, Sodexo undertakes to care of service structure at Klovern's business units.

Klovern signs a framework agreement with Sodexo


Jordanians started casting their ballots on Wednesday morning to elect the 17th lower house of parliament.

Jordanians start casting ballots to elect lower house of parliament


Commonwealth Bank of Australia, that nation's second-biggest lender, said it may have to trim dividends as bad debts rise and cash earnings decline.


Honda will make a dramatic return to Formula One racing in a new deal with McLaren.

Honda to make dramatic return to Formula One


Gov. Charlie Crist scrambled Florida politics, and perhaps launched his US Senate bid as an independent, when he vetoed the controversial teacher merit-pay bill, angering luminaries in his own party while heeding the alarms of educators around the state.


A 5-year-old girl suffered serious injuries Friday evening when she was mauled by three Rottweilers in Pelham, Ont., Niagara Regional Police reported.


A cavalcade of Oxford-built vehicles has made its way through the city to mark 100 years of motor manufacturing.

Cavalcade marks 100 years of motor manufacturing


Whanau Ora Minister Tariana Turia is welcoming a social services report that shows that focussing on whanau potential and restoring self belief is the way forward.


The F-Type is 'the most anticipated Jaguar ever' and is set to be a 'gamechanger' for the brand, says UK Jaguar Land Rover MD Jeremy Hicks.


Xerox Corp said that it plans to cut some 2,500 jobs, or five percent of its workforce, in a cost-cutting move aimed at saving some $200 million a year.


ECUADOR has agreed to grant political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and no law of the United Kingdom allows it to carry out threats to attack Ecuador's embassy in London, Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino says.


Los Angeles, Aug 31 Actress Demi Moore couldn't care less if husband Ashton Kutcher was looking -- she went ahead and had great fun dirty dancing with rapper Snoop Dogg in Las Vegas.

Demi Moore goes dirty dancing with Snoop Dogg


The FSA expects IFA firms will have to pay more than £150m in redress for poor pension switching advice by the time all the reviews have been concluded.


Six Arab terrorists were killed in a clash this morning when they were intercepted by an Israeli patrol in the Umm Shurt pass between the Allenby and Damiyah Bridges in the Jordan Valley.


The state finished the fiscal year in the black but spent down much of its reserves in the process, new numbers show.


Paul the Octopus, who shot to fame during the football World Cup last year for his flawless record in predicting the outcome of games, will get a shrine to mark three months since he died, his aquarium said.


Two youths, including a 17-year-old, have been stabbed during a fight in central London.


In the Shoals, Florence Police are looking for a bicycle bandit.


UNRWA will soon implement a new plan to assist Palestinian refugees from Syria that includes registration stations at the border, sources close to the agency told The Daily Star.

Unrwa planning for Palestinian refugees from Syria


Telecoms firm Cable & Wireless set new growth targets today for the next five years and reiterated its EBITDA guidance for 2007/08.


Texas state health authorities on Monday confirmed a third case of swine flu.


On 16-17 May 2011, the Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Grigol Vashadze, paid a working visit to the Kingdom of Sweden.

The Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs pays a working visit to Sweden


Andrew Koenig, who is known best as ``Boner'' from Growing Pains is missing.

Andrew Koenig, 'Boner' from Growing Pains, missing


A 23-year-old man died Sunday in a rollover on Anthony Henday Drive near 111th Avenue.

Man dies in rollover on Anthony Henday Drive


An SUV crashed into an east Wichita home Wednesday, displacing its residents and leaving the driver with minor injuries, police said.


Edwin Newman, who brought literacy, wit and energy to NBC newscasts for more than three decades, and battled linguistic pretense and clutter in his best sellers ``Strictly Speaking'' and ''A Civil Tongue,'' has died.


A county government building in downtown Atlanta has been evacuated after a person brought a suspicious package inside.

Government building in Atlanta evacuated


At least 12 people were killed in a 5.8-magnitude earthquake in northern Italy on Tuesday, Italian news agency ANSA reported.

At least 12 people killed in earthquake in northern Italy


Hundreds of tribal rebels of a powerful group surrendered on Monday in Assam, security officials said.


Chris Brown brought his mother to a court hearing in Los Angeles yesterday.


The owner of Chew and Orsay has bought a Putnam County farm to grow produce for his restaurants.

Owner of Chew and Orsay buys Putnam farm


The 2011 Harley Davidson models have just now been released on the Harley website!


Candidates for Cherokee Nation principal chief ramped up fundraising efforts over the last 30 days, as evidenced by financial reports submitted Sept. 15.


As expected, Apple last week announced the third-generation iPad, with an industrial design that's nearly identical to the iPad 2's, but that boasts significant hardware changes.


Reno-based International Game Technology has announced that it is restructuring its UK business with its WagerWorks online casino software developer being integrated into the firm's other British concerns.


A Maine businessman was charged today in a Birmingham federal court with bribing two missile defense officials at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville in exchange for millions of dollars in no-bid contracts.

Maine businessman charged with bribing two defense officials in Huntsville


The Florida Highway Patrol says an 18-year-old Winter Park man was killed after riding in a shopping cart while holding onto a moving sport utility vehicle.

Man killed while riding in shopping cart


X Factor judge Dannii Minogue has given birth to a baby boy, she has announced.


Tony Stewart hired Darian Grubb on Friday as crew chief for his new race team next season.


I went for a nice sunshine filled walk with my Dad and wound up in what I thought was a scene from Jurassic Park.

I thought I was in a scene from Jurassic Park


The Council today adopted decisions closing excessive deficit procedures for Germany and Bulgaria, thus confirming that they have reduced their deficits below 3% of GDP, the EU's reference value for government deficits.

Council closes excessive deficit procedures for Germany and Bulgaria


Jurors will decide the fate for William Eugene Davis in a triple murder trial.


The Coast Guard says it has suspended its search for an elderly couple believed to have fallen off a cruise ship between Long Beach, Calif., and northern Mexico.

Coast Guard suspends search for elderly couple


India imported most of its Ammonia from different countries like 16000 MT from Qatar, 12500 MT from Iran, 7850 MT from Saudi, 4000 MT from Bahrain and 3700 MT from Malaysia.

India imported most of its Ammonia from different countries like Qatar, Iran, Saudi.


Turkish domestic rebar market prices have increased in the run up to the Eid holiday next week.

Turkish domestic rebar market prices are increasing


In an effort to maintain contact and hear the needs of businesses in her district, US Rep. Kathy Hochul toured Dansville and the surrounding area last Thursday.

Congresswoman Kathy Hochul tours Dansville


The Chinese government encourages domestic companies to invest in ASEAN countries and will provide necessary supports to them, Vice Minister of Commerce Gao Hucheng said in Nanning on Saturday at the eighth China-ASEAN Expo.

China encourages companies to invest in ASEAN countries


The Waldoboro Recreation Department will host a 10-week tumbling class geared to those interested in cheering.

Waldoboro Recreation hosts tumbling classes


Authorities in Washington Township said a woman crashed her car into an apartment.


Turkish military officers are in Israel to train to operate Israeli military technology, despite a breakdown in relations between the two countries.

Turkish military officers training in Israel


Federal prosecutors say a Wanblee man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for a traffic accident and faces up to eight years in prison.


Herbert Lom, the Czech-born actor who appeared in a variety of English films, including classic Ealing comedy ``The Ladykillers,'' before becoming famous as the always-outraged boss of the inept Inspector Clouseau in seven ``Pink Panther'' movies, has died.


FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich., owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, and Michigan International Speedway of Brooklyn, Mich., have partnered to give away the official pace car of the June NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good!

FireKeepers Casino and Michigan International Speedway to give away official pace car


Lebanon's Prime Minister, Saad Hariri feared ``Israeli intervention'' in Lebanon after the recent proliferation of over flights of Lebanese territory, in an interview with Le Monde on Wednesday.

Hariri fears an ``Israeli intervention''


A St. Charles man was ticketed Saturday for his involvement in a fatal three-car crash on Interstate 55 just north of Interstate 80, Illinois State Police said.

St. Charles man ticketed for his involvement in fatal crash


Microsoft Corp. will cut the price of some versions of Windows Vista, the company said late Thursday.

Microsoft to cut price of some versions of Vista


Maria Sharapova escaped with a 6-2 5-7 6-4 victory over Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine on Tuesday in one of eight fourth-round matches at the Pacific Life Open.


A Monrovia man is charged with shooting a rifle at a passing car and injuring the driver.


Massachusetts Chief Justice Margaret Marshall, who wrote the landmark ruling making the state the first to legalize gay marriage, said Wednesday she's retiring to spend time with her husband, who has Parkinson's disease.

Mass. chief justice Margaret Marshall to retire


India start as overwhelming favourites in their title defence in the third Asian Volleyball Championship that gets underway at the Netaji Indoor Stadium on Friday.


The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has signed an agreement with UAE Exchange allowing the Bank's cardholders to pay their card payments at any the exchange's branches.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi signs agreement with UAE Exchange


Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa won the 2010 Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday ``for his cartography of structures of power and his trenchant images of the individuals resistance, revolt, and defeat,'' the Swedish Academy said.


S Satish, a 31-year-old revenue inspector from Basaveshwar Nagar was brutally murdered on Saturday night.


As per a new study, the usage of calcium supplements can pose threat to heart attacks.

Calcium supplements pose threat to heart attacks


Journalist community on Monday staged a walkout from the Press Gallery of the National Assembly against the killings of the journalists and demanded proper inquiry into the murder and thrashing incidents.


The Seahawks have signed veteran wide receiver Braylon Edwards, adding another experienced pass catcher to the training camp competition for the No. 2 receiver spot.

Seahawks signing veteran wr Braylon Edwards


The presidential transition team will consider lowering gift taxes on transfers of businesses, an official said Thursday, in a further move to help local small and medium-sized enterprises grow.

Transition team considers lowering gift taxes


-Elizabeth Hurley has reportedly dumped Shane Warne just a week after their relationship was made public.


A Colorado woman blames a vampire for her car crash.


A Humboldt County man died in a motorcycle crash Saturday night after he sped into an intersection and lost control of his bike, reported the CHP Sunday.

Humboldt County man dies in motorcycle crash


Obama will lift the ban on embryonic stem cell research put in place by Bush 43.

Obama to lift ban on embryonic stem cell research


The Charlotte Bobcats have waived forward Darius Miles, a former No. 3 overall pick who was trying to make a comeback after being out of the NBA last season.

Bobcats waive veteran Darius Miles, rookie Rogers


Swati Piramal, the director of Piramal Healthcare has been elected member of the Harvard Board of Overseers.

Swati Piramal elected member of the Harvard Board of Overseers.


European stock markets are trading higher, lifted by banking shares after HSBC and BNP Paribas both reported profits ahead of expectations.

European stock markets lifted by banking shares


MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand -Fullback Gareth Anscombe kicked 13 points against his former team as the defending champion Chiefs beat the Blues 23-16 in Super Rugby on Saturday.


Price of CNG has been increased by Rs 1 per kg which would come into effect by today.


Bangalore, Aug 11 Many schools in the city have issued SMS alerts to their students on swine flu and directed them to wear masks as countrywide toll in the deadly viral infection rose to 10 today.


Ford Motor plans to resume production of the Ranger pickup truck in Thailand after flooding last year caused parts shortages.


Buck Consultants has launched a new green awareness consulting service that helps employers significantly impact their employees' behaviors in the office and at home.

Buck Consultants launches green awareness consulting service


Children of parents diagnosed with an anxiety disorder are up to seven times more likely to develop an anxiety disorder themselves, and up to 65 percent of children living with an anxious parent meet criteria for an anxiety disorder, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center found.

Children of parents with anxiety disorder more likely to develop it


A vigil was held Thursday night in Hayward for missing nursing student Michelle Le.


Dunkin' Donuts, in an effort to brew up support from java-craving customers, will provide free coffee tomorrow to those unable to grab a fresh cup of joe because of water problems afflecting the Hub.

Dunkin' Donuts to provide free coffee tomorrow


A computer security expert says an EFTPOS scam targeting Perth people is highly skilled and organised.


Aquarius Platinum Ltd., the world's fourth-largest producer of the metal, said it may idle the Blue Ridge mine and instead expand its Everest operation in South Africa at a cost of 850 million rand.

Aquarius Platinum may idle Blue Ridge mine, expand Everest


Peruvian sugar cane production would post a ten percent growth next year as a result of the start of the harvest season of almost 17,000 hectares planted in Piura for ethanol production, Scotiabank report said.

Peru's sugar cane production to post ten percent growth next year


A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 35 miles southeast of Palu on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, cited by Reuters.

Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes near Palu in indonesia:


Construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant will increase seawater temperature, according to the head of the Turunç Foundation.

Nuclear power will 'increase seawater temperature'


US singer Tina Turner has become a Swiss citizen after living in the country for nearly two decades.


Two children and one woman died in an overnight fire in Alexandria, about 100 kms east of Ottawa.


Nick Clegg has unveiled plans to create a ``John Lewis economy'' by radically increasing employee share ownership.

Nick Clegg unveils plans for 'John Lewis economy'


London, April 4 Australian singer Peter Andre says he misses his disabled stepson Harvey.


Road rage is believed to have led to the deadly shooting of a Shreveport man this afternoon.

Road rage could be behind deadly shooting


Power has been restored at Reagan National Airport after an outage just before noon Thursday.

Power restored at Reagan National airport


Italy has no plans to sell stakes in state oil producer Eni, electricity utility Enel, or defense contractor Finmeccanica, Deputy Economy Minister Vittorio Grilli said on Friday.

Italy has no plans to sell Eni, Enel, Finmeccanica -Grilli


A SAUDI prince was found guilty on Tuesday of murdering his servant in their room at a luxury London hotel in a ferocious beating that prosecutors said had a sexual element.


Australia won an exciting first Test against West Indies by three wickets in Barbados as Michael Clarke's team were rewarded for their positive approach.


Newcastle defender Massadio Haidara has escaped serious injury from Wigan forward Callum McManaman's horror tackle last weekend, the club have announced.


A new online annuity service has been launched by one of the UK's leading financial service providers.


Massachusetts gas prices rose again, this week.


The Washington wrestling team split two duals at Mt.


Real Salt Lake announced Wednesday it has waived Argentine midfielder Matias Cordoba, who was on loan from Argentina side Club Atletico Tigre.

Real Salt Lake waives Argentine midfielder Cordoba


North Carolina juniors Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington will enter the NBA draft, ending their college careers a few weeks after leading the Tar Heels to the national championship.

North Carolina's Lawson, Ellington to enter NBA draft


The talk of Third Front and mid-term polls in the wake of the mauling Congress and BJP got in the Assembly elections continued to do the rounds today but not not many political leaders actually appeared to be giving credence to such a possibility.


Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson re-launched her official website just after the mid-season finale aired.

Pretty Little Liars Ashley Benson re-launches website


And less than 24 hours after he won his fifth game of the season, the Cardinals have announced that starting pitcher Jaime Garcia has injured his pitching shoulder and that he'll likely require surgery.

Cardinals announce Jaime Garcia has injured his shoulder


Hamelin, Feb 10 An innovative thief in the German town of Hamelin robbed an amusement arcade with a cup of coffee.

Hamelin thief robs an amusement arcade with a cup of coffee


A 40-year-old woman was found hanging from a tree in Babu Kheda village in Mohanlalganj on Wednesday morning.


Michael Ballack has insisted he is in no rush to thrash out a new deal with Chelsea.


A burglary suspect led Tustin police and other law enforcement officers on a car chase to the Sepulveda Boulevard tunnel under the runways at Los Angeles International Airport today, then crashed the car and was arrested, authorities said.

Burglary suspect leads Tustin police on car chase


There will be less of Carey Price in the Montreal Canadiens net this season, proof that a 21-year-old NHL sophomore continues to grow.


A security guard was shot dead by armed men in the Korangi Industrial Area on Friday.


The flood-affected Nissan automobile plant in Thailand will resume its full production capacity early next month, as an executive of Japan's Nissan Motor Company has confirmed that Nissan will not reduce its production in Thailand, reports Thai News Agency.

Nissan not reducing production in Thailand


The worldwide financial crisis has players withdrawing their money from online casinos in record numbers.

Financial crisis has players withdrawing from online casinos


Aarya Babbar who made his mark through the strong characters he essayed in 'Jail' and 'Guru' is set to turn writer and visualiser.

Aarya Babbar turns writer and visualiser


Machines worth lakhs of rupees were gutted, while around a 100 employees on duty escaped unhurt as the fire raged uncontrollably for close to an hour before fire brigade douse the flames.


19 hours ago Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto has confirmed that he will play for Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Reds star Votto confirms he will play for Canada at World Baseball Classic


A UK woman may have died as a result of a possible allergic reaction to hair extension glue, the Daily Mail reports.

Woman dies after possible allergic reaction to hair extension glue


Australia was handed a tricky proposition for its 2008 Davis Cup World Group play-off tie on Wednesday night when it was drawn to face Chile on Chilean soil in September.


Kuwait News Agency ) The political uncertainty and lack of economic incentives are piling pressure on Kuwait stock market as traders appeared reluctant to increase liquidity, a specialized economic report said.

Political uncertainty piles pressure on Kuwait stock market


The Colombian Navy seized 312 kg of cocaine concealed in a speedboat in a joint operation launched by the Marine and Coastguard in the Caribbean, naval authorities said on Friday.


Suzuki Motor Corp. said it would stop selling cars in the US, ending nearly three decades of sales in the world's second-biggest auto market after China as the yen's strength and a limited, compact-car-focused lineup have made it difficult to profit with such low sales.

Suzuki to stop selling cars in US after three decades


Former President of the Senate Anyim Pius Anyim has said that he never at any time justified mass action concerning the absence of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua who is currently receiving medical attention in Saudi Arabia.


Associated Press file photoNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady confirmed in an interview to air Sunday on ESPN that he and model Gisele Bundchen are expecting a baby.

Tom Brady confirms he and model Gisele Bundchen are expecting a baby


A statement said: ``Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.


New Jersey governor Chris Christie simultaneously courted and rejected calls for him to enter the 2012 Republican presidential campaign Monday as Iowa GOP officials say they plan to meet with the governor later this month.

Gov. Chris Christie courts, rejects calls for presidential campaign


Ben Carson says on a radio show that white liberals are ``racist.''

Ben Carson says white liberals are 'racist'


Topps Tiles has said that it will meet financial expectations for the year, despite challenging conditions in the first 18 weeks of the new financial period.


The Trunojoyo underpass which is part of Pangeran Antasari-Blok M Non-Toll Flyover construction will be operated starting from next Monday.

Trunojoyo underpass to be operated next Monday


Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that fluctuations in internal body temperature regulate the body's circadian rhythm, the 24-hour cycle that controls metabolism, sleep and other bodily functions.

Fluctuations in internal body temperature regulate body's circadian rhythm:


Metallica paid tribute to Green Day at the Voodoo Festival when filling in for the American punks who had to cancel their appearance while Billie Joe is in rehab.

Metallica pays tribute to Green Day at Voodoo Festival


Courteney Cox Arquette's daughter Coco is having a ``hard time'' dealing with her split from David Arquette.

Courteney Cox's daughter Coco having a ``hard time''


Economic sentiment in the Eurozone and the EU hit new lows in January, although the decline was less steep than in the preceding three months, according to a survey published by the European Commission on 29 January.


THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese The Edmonton Oilers and general manager Steve Tambellini have agreed on a contract extension.

Edmonton Oilers, general manager Steve Tambellini agree on contract extension


Goans and people below 21 years could soon be banned from casinos in Goa under a bill to be tabled in the forthcoming session of the state assembly, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Wednesday.

Goans, under 21s, may be banned from goa`s casinos


Gold futures dropped as much as $15 an ounce on Globex by Wednesday afternoon in Tokyo as the US Federal Reserve's decision to stand pat on interest rates and failure to expand the size of its bond-purchase program dulled investment demand for the precious metal.


Tokyo, April 18 Taiwan donated medical equipment to Sri Lanka through the Association of Medical Doctors of Asia Wednesday at the Taiwan representative office in Tokyo.

Taiwan donates medical equipment to Sri Lanka


A dolphin weighing between 600 and 700 pounds jumped onto the deck of a boat, injuring a woman.

Dolphin jumps onto deck of boat, injures woman


In October 2012, a state-of-the-art single stream recycling center opened for business in the growing southern tier of New York.

Single stream recycling center opens in new York


Former Bosnian Serb army chief Ratko Mladic was removed from the UN war crimes court at The Hague today after refusing to enter a plea and disrupting the judge's attempts to read out the charges against him.

Ratko Mladic removed from UN war crimes court


As rumoured for months, it can now be confirmed that Zeppelin will indeed play Bonnaroo.


Gas and electricity price rises are to be investigated by Ofgem, as figures show that energy suppliers' average net profit margin per customer has risen 38% in the last three months.

Gas and electricity price rises to be investigated by Ofgem


Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons decided Thursday to accept $83 million in one-time federal education funds and said he hopes it will be used to reduce class sizes in the upcoming school year.

Gov. Gibbons will accept $83 million in education funds


The Egypt midfielder Ahmed Hassan equalled the record for the most international appearances after winning his 178th cap in a 2-0 friendly defeat by Brazil in Doha on Monday.

Egypt midfielder Ahmed Hassan wins 178th cap in defeat by Brazil


Buenos Aires Governor Daniel Scioli assured in a campaign closing act in the Buenos Aires Province District of La Matanza that ``the opposition has begun to talk about fraud because they know what Sunday's results will be.''

Scioli: 'opposition talks about fraud because they know what Sunday's results will be'


General Ban Ki--moon warned at a UN financial summit Wednesday that the impact of the global economic crisis could last for years with millions more families pushed into poverty, and he urged rich nations to mobilize the money to help hard--hit developing countries.

Impact of economic crisis could last years


Braves Hall of Fame Manager Bobby Cox is 'pinch hitting for homeless pets' Sept. 4 at the Clarence Brown Convention Center.

Braves Bobby Cox pinch hitting for homeless pets


Israeli police dispersed hundreds of Muslim worshipers at a holy site in the old city of Jerusalem Friday afternoon for allegedly throwing stones at Israeli soldiers and police officers.

Israeli police disperse Muslim worshipers at holy site in Jerusalem


Budget restraints are forcing Whitfield County schools to cut more than 100 teaching positions, beginning next school year.

Whitfield County schools to cut more than 100 positions


Officials say a freight train has derailed at Littleton, sending at least 17 cars off the tracks and spilling molten sulfur onto the ground.


President Obama met privately with several Americans involved in the Chilean mine rescue efforts despite cancelling scheduled remarks at the Rose Garden Thursday.

Obama meets with Americans involved in Chilean mine rescue


About 30 years into the AIDS epidemic, myths around HIV/AIDS and its transmission still abound.


PeoplesVC, a Peterborough, New Hampshire-based startup that calls itself a crowdfunding portal, says that it has entered into listing agreements with its ``first batch of businesses,'' none of which were listed in a release issued today.

PeoplesVC enters into agreements with ``first batch'' of businesses


Artefacts found during an archeological dig at Peakirk earlier this year will be featured in a film.


in World Egypt's Islamist-led parliament on Wednesday pushed ahead with a controversial judicial law in a heated session, despite a rising uproar among judges and the opposition who fear Islamists' control over courts.

Egypt parliament pushes ahead with controversial judicial law despite uproar


SkyRocket compost, the Comox Valley Regional District's wildly popular soil conditioner, has sold out for the year.


A French cameraman was killed today in Syria during a


OIL rose above $67 today, up for an eighth straight day and on track for the longest rally so far this year, driven by gains on global equity markets and firmer gasoline prices.


The chances for fast bowler Muhammad Sami of making a comeback in the Pakistani squad have hit the bottom as his name was omitted from the Test squad for the New Zealand tour.

Will Mohammad Sami make another comeback?


Rocker Jon Bon Jovi has rushed back to comfort his distraught family in New York after hurricane Sandy.

Jon Bon Jovi rushes to comfort family in New York


Irvine-based Broadcom is buying Israeli optical networking firm BroadLight, the company said this morning, in a deal worth $195M in cash.


An 18-year-old Wysox male has been charged with attempted criminal homicide after he fired a .22-caliber semi-automatic rifle at a Ford F250 truck over the weekend that was traveling in front of his home, striking the vehicle five times, police said.

Wysox male charged with attempted homicide


Former French Open champion Gaston Gaudio, whose career has been in freefall since his famous 2004 triumph, vowed to keep playing despite a dispiriting first-round Roland Garros exit on Sunday.


The Pac-10 released the 2010 football schedule Monday, and it again features a number of tough nonconference games, as well as three Thursday night games to be televised on ESPN.


The UK needs to invest more in nuclear power and less in natural gas and wind to meet its emission-reduction targets, McKinsey & Co. said in a report for the Confederation of British Industry.

UK needs more nuclear power, less gas and wind, McKinsey says


A New York City woman was hit by an arrow as she got out of her car Monday in New York City, according to the police.


US stock futures rose Tuesday as leaders in Europe acted swiftly to shore up Spain and its troubled banks.

Us futures rise as Europe acts swiftly on Spain


Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester is unlikely to play Sunday against the Packers as he is dealing with a calf injury.

Bears WR Devin Hester unlikely to play against Packers


Helicos BioSciences Corp. announced that it has settled its patent infringement litigation against Pacific Biosciences Inc.

Helicos Biosciences settles patent litigation against Pacific Biosciences


More Palestinian civilians were killed in the recent Gaza conflict than reported by the Israeli military, a human rights group has claimed.

More civilians killed in Gaza conflict than reported


Tshwaragano becomes the 20th brigade to come under government control since 2001 when the take-over exercise began.

Tshwaragano brigade comes under government control


Actor Mark Ruffaloâ€™s brother was shot in his head by some miscreants in Beverly Hills area and still fighting for life in a hospital.


On Friday, Myspace introduced the world to Mashup with Facebook, a new feature that allows Myspace users create personal streams based on their Facebook likes and interests.

Myspace introduces Mashup with Facebook.


The US wants India and Pakistan to reduce tensions between them, the White House has said, insisting that the Obama Administration would continue to encourage the two countries to improve their ties.

US wants India, Pakistan to reduce tensions:


On Saturday, July 21, from 9 am to noon, the Trustees of Reservations will host a guided kayak trip on the Little River.

Trustees of Reservations hosting guided kayak trip


The Obama administration is preparing ``targeted sanctions'' against the Syrian regime in response to a deadly crackdown on protesters by the government of President Bashar Assad.

Obama administration prepares sanctions against Syrian regime


Florida is getting $200 million in stimulus money to create a ``smart grid'' for utility customers that should result in lower electric usage, government officials announced Tuesday morning.

Florida to get $200 million for `smart grid'


Rdio, the groundbreaking digital music service, and Shazam, the world's leading media engagement company, today announced an international expansion of their music discovery partnership.

Rdio and Shazam announce international expansion of music discovery partnership


Gov. David A. Paterson will propose a $4 billion package of taxes and fees on a range of items, from sugary soft drinks made by Coca-Cola and Pepsi to luxury items like furs and boats, when he unveils his plan to close a deficit that has ballooned to $15 billion, people with knowledge of the plan said on Sunday.

Gov. Paterson to propose $4 billion in taxes and fees to close deficit


ATLANTA Hawks forward Marvin Williams isn't sure he'll be able to play Sunday in Game 7 of Atlanta's first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics after spraining his left knee.

Williams isn't sure if he can play in Game 7


Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, 62, has been cautioned by police for common assault following an incident in Surrey earlier this month.

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood cautioned for assault


- The Arctic Circle holds an estimated 90 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and 1,670 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, the US Geological Survey said on Wednesday.

Arctic Circle holds 90 billion barrels oil:


Curtis also was the father of actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who is known for her roles in the original ``Halloween'' movie, ``True Lies,'' and most recently ``You Again,'' which is in theaters now.

Curtis was the father of actress Jamie Lee Curtis


Retail sales in the US probably rose in July for the first time in four months, alleviating concern that the expansion was foundering, economists said before a report today.

Retail sales in US probably rose for first time in four months


In Pakistan, 26 militants were killed and several others injured in fresh clashes with security forces in Orakzai Agency last evening.

26 militants killed in fresh clashes in Orakzai Agency


Chimes' annual telethon -- a major fundraiser for the organization which helps those in need around Obion County at Christmas -- will begin Monday night.


Kelsey Grammer was hospitalized in New York on Monday after he began feeling faint, his rep told Usmagazine.com.

Kelsey Grammer hospitalized after feeling faint


A 24-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a private security guard at Haridevpur, South 24-Parganas, on Friday night.


IAN Thorpe has again missed out on the final of a 100-metre freestyle event, finishing 12th-fastest in the heats of the World Cup round in Tokyo, but Libby Trickett returned to the winners' podium.


IT was a dream come true for octogenarian Peggy Bickerstaff when she organised an evening of entertainment in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance.


It was yet another volatile week in London, though for the miners the move was a reversal of the previous week.


A new illustrative map of the Boulevard and Coltman Street conservation areas of Hull will be officially launched tomorrow.

Illustrative map of conservation areas launched


Former rugby star Thom Evans will not be getting married to girlfriend Kelly Brook any time soon.

Thom Evans not getting married to Kelly Brook


An intuitive dog saved a women from certain sexual assault during an attack near an Austin bus stop.


This column really isn't about ``the biggest investment opportunity the world has ever known.''

The biggest investment opportunity the world has ever known


The Chiefs have signed former Vikings safety Husain Abdullah, who gave up football last season to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, in an attempt to add depth to their defensive backfield.

Chiefs sign former Vikings safety Husain Abdullah


Queen Sofia of Spain will pay an official visit to Cambodia from Feb. 19 to 22 under the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni, a senior official said on Friday.


After stopping 26 of 27 shots and recording his first AHL playoff win over the weekend, Mikko Koskinen will get the start again in net for Bridgeport in a make-or-break Game 5 against Hershey in Hershey tonight.

Mikko Koskinen to start again for Bridgeport in game 5


Apple Inc. is planning to open its first Hong Kong store later this quarter in the IFC mall, located in the city's central shopping and business district, amid strong sales in Greater China.

Apple to open first Hong Kong store this quarter


Gary Granada proves this point by singing a different tune?encouraging young people to learn about numbers while listening to songs.


With the Ohio 161/37 expressway recently completed and developer Jerry McClain making plans to rebuild a portion of Newark's downtown, Kim Burton thinks Newark is poised for opportunities.


Telecommunications and ICT service provider KPN has deployed Oracle Application Integration Architecture to productise integration and enable business processes across Siebel CRM 8.0 and Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management.

KPN deploys Oracle Application integration Architecture


Sears Canada Inc. announced Thursday it is laying off 700 workers across the country as part of a move to ``right-size'' the company and focus on restructuring its business.


Developmental biologists at the University of Pittsburgh have been chosen to participate in a $100 million federal ``Bench to Bassinet'' network that is dedicated to learning about the formation of the cardiovascular system and applying that knowledge to create new diagnostic and intervention strategies for congenital heart disease.

Developmental biologists to participate in $100 million federal 'Bench to Bassinet' network


Data protection company Overland Storage Inc. has signed a manufacturing agreement with Foxconn, a large multinational manufacturing services provider.

Overland Storage signs manufacturing agreement


Prices of petroleum products have been slashed by the government that will be applicable from June 1, SAMAA reported Monday.


The London Stock Exchange on Wednesday said it would for the first time open up the clearing of UK stocks to competition, allowing Switzerland's X-Clear to vie with LCH.Clearnet in providing clearing services for the London market.


An Indonesian court charged an Australian man on Wednesday with smuggling drugs into the resort island of Bali in his stomach.

Indonesian court charges Australian over drugs


State Assemblyman Al Stirpe, D-North Syracuse, will host two town hall meetings this month to discuss Gov. David Paterson's budget proposals.


Firefighters march in front of city's landmark White Tower, as they protest against planned wage and pension cuts in the city of Thessaloniki in northern Greece September 8, 2012.

Firefighters march as they protest against planned wage and pension cuts in the city of Thessaloniki


Prince William County Police are investigating a double fatal collision that happen late Friday night along James Madison Hwy in Gainesville.

Prince William County Police investigate double fatal collision


North Korea fired about 110 rounds of artillery Monday near its disputed sea border with South Korea, the South's military said, amid high tension over the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship blamed on North Korea.

North Korea fires artillery near disputed sea border


A Box Elder woman whose son was killed in Afghanistan described him as a loving family man, a true friend, an outdoorsman and a hero.

Box Elder woman's son killed in Afghanistan


Ford is focused on cash management with the economy still a major concern rather than the competitive positions of its US rivals who have gone through bankruptcy, Ford's chief financial officer said.


A DAY after their frenetic spending bonanza, Indian Premier League franchises got down to the pragmatic business of running their teams yesterday, with two months until the competition begins.


The report says, the Nifty has support at 5450-5430 and resistance at 5490-5510.


Technical Analyst, E Mathew is of the view that DLF has stiff resistance at Rs 280.


Despite the ``shocks and jolts'' in the past, Australia and India are in a better position to finalize a free trade agreement that would further expand bilateral relations, according to a Melbourne-based think tank.

Australia - India in better position to finalize free trade agreement


Taylor Swift is going after the haters in her new song ``Mean,'' which is available for download on October 25 on iTunes, according to Ace Show Biz.

Taylor Swift goes after haters in ``mean''


A tracking survey of China Cotton Textile Association on part of cotton textile enterprises showed that yarn and cloth production declined in January due to weak demand and longer holidays in January.

Yarn and cloth production declined in January


Soyabean shortage is set to persist in the foreseeable future as farmers continue to battle to secure funding to assist them boost production of the crop.


An aging Russian military cargo plane crashed south of Moscow, killing all 12 people aboard, officials said Wednesday.

Russian military cargo plane crashes, killing 12


The Center for American Progress web site says while the primary vulnerabilities that enabled the New York, US September 11 hijackings to occur have been addressed, terrorists have gone 'back to the future' and are once again trying to smuggle bombs on board aircraft.


Former world No. 1 Justine Henin is returning to competitive tennis, making the announcement barely a week after Kim Clijsters capped her comeback from retirement with a second US Open title.

Former no 1 player Justine Henin to return to tennis


Oriental Bank of Commerce has reduced Base Rate by 10 bps from 10.50% to 10.40% with immediate effect.

Oriental Bank of Commerce reduces Base Rate to 10.40%


UK greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by two percent, according to the latest government figures.


THE Bishop of Ely, the Rt Revd Dr Anthony Russell, gave his maiden speech in the House of Lords on January 10.


Quebec Remparts defenseman Mikael Tam left hospital on Tuesday but it remains uncertain how long he will be out of action after a nasty hit to the head from Rouyn-Noranda Huskies center Patrice Cormier.


The company announced that Google Translate will now work for Latin.


It starts with a free site showcasing what you'll look like in 20 years, as well as some of the best beauty product discounts I've seen in a long time.


Kings of Leon will release their ''youthful'' new album in September, bassist Jared Followill has confirmed.


Los Angeles Kings assistant coach Mark Hardy was charged Friday with sexual abuse after a woman said he fondled her in a hotel room, according to charging documents.

Former rangers defenseman Mark Hardy charged with sexual abuse


New Texas Rangers catcher AJ Pierzynski admitted he wanted to finish his career with the Chicago White Sox.

Pierzynski wanted to finish career with White Sox


at 12:08 Nest has revealed the investment mandates for its five funds and appointed State Street to administer them.

Nest reveals investment mandates for funds


After starting last season 0-6 and rallying to finish the year 8-8, the Titans are drawing on past experience to help boost their confidence during their current four-game losing skid.

Titans draw on past experience for boost


Nearly 50 prisoners escape PNG jail Updated: 20:38, Friday March 22, 2013 A manhunt is under way in Papua New Guinea after 49 prisoners escaped from jail in Madang, on the country's east.


A new public fishing pier in Slidell could be open by the end of the year and become a huge attraction for the east end of St. Tammany Parish.


Vandals left a trail of damage in their in wake in Weston over the weekend, burning out a wheelie bin, breaking a window, and smashing letterboxes and garden ornaments.


The United States has designated Afghanistan a major non-NATO ally, giving the war-torn country special privileges as the US prepares to pull its troops out in 2014, AFP reports citing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Saturday.

US designates Afghanistan as major ally:


A BankMuscat fund has bought stakes in six Indian companies worth around OMR 13 million, reports the Muscat Daily.

BankMuscat fund buys stakes in six Indian companies


Police will remain on 24-hour guard at a tiny rural area outside Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, until the killers, who massacred an entire family this week, are caught.


Local authorities should do all they can to ensure that bankruptcy is only used as a last resort when it comes to council tax collection.

Bankruptcy must be the last resort for council tax collection


Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com feels that Pantaloon Retail may slip below Rs 140.


WASHINGTON Bank of America plans to resume foreclosures on more than 100,000 homes in 23 states next week.

Bank of America plans to resume some foreclosures,


It is being reported by TMZ that Chyna, known by her real name as Joanie Laurer, was rushed to the hospital today.

Former wwe diva Chyna rushed to hospital


Hurricane Omar strengthened into a Category 2 storm on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale of hurricane intensity on Wednesday as it headed toward Puerto Rico and the small islands of the northeastern Caribbean, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Omar strengthens into Category 2 hurricane


China Sunergy Co., Ltd. , a specialized solar cell manufacturer based in Nanjing, China, announced today its financial results for the third quarter of 2008.

China Sunergy announces financial results for the third quarter 2008


A soldier of the royal Bhutan army was killed and another injured last morning, when unknown militants ambushed a regular RBA patrol team near their outpost in Gawaithang in the south central border district of Sarpang.


Carter Oosterhouse, host of HGTVs Carter Can and a regular contributor to the Rachael Ray, stopped by Good Day Wednesday to talk about responsible energy.

Carter Oosterhouse talks responsible energy


European stocks snapped a four-session winning streak, as investors eyed mixed results from Spanish and French bond auctions as well as a downbeat survey of the euro zone's manufacturing sector.


Alice Cooper is coming to Brisbane at the end of the month.


Mariah Carey has cleared up confusion as to who her biological mother is, after several reports mistakenly claimed she had visited a jewellery shop belonging to her mum Pat. When the We Belong Together singer popped into Joan Boyce's jewellers earlier this month, several media outlets described the store as: ``Mariah's parents' jewelry store.''

Mariah Carey clears up confusion about biological mother


Marcus Johansson has signed with BIK Karlskoga in the second-tier Swedish league Hockey Allsvenskan, according to the team's website.

Marcus Johansson signs with BIK Karlskoga in Sweden


A source claims that ``all hell has broken loose'' between Joost van der Westhuizen and his estranged wife Amor Vittone.


A group of New York City police officers have shot and wounded a man in the Bronx.


Two injured after a semi and SUV crashed at the corner of 421 and 400 South in Clinton County Monday morning.


Venezuelan troops mobilized for the Colombian border on Tuesday after President Hugo Chavez ordered 10 battalions to the frontier.

Venezuelan troops mobilize for Colombian border;


A person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday, Aug. 26, on the condition of anonymity that the Buffalo Bills have tentatively agreed to acquire Jackson in a trade with the Seahawks.

Bills acquire qb Tarvaris Jackson, release Young


Campbell Soup Co. reported its progress on its sustainability and corporate citizenship goals in its recently updated corporate social responsibility report.

Campbell Soup Co. reports on sustainability goals


The Border Guard said yesterday that Iran released five Saudi fishing boats and their Indian crews that had strayed into Iranian waters.

Iran releases five Saudi fishing boats, crews


Pixelmetrix launched Consolidator, its new network management system, at the 2011 NAB Show.

Pixelmetrix launches Consolidator network management system


Home seizures set a record for the third time in five months in August, according to RealtyTrac Inc.


On Wednesday, August 29, former Villanova star Brian Westbrook signed a one-day contract and retired from the NFL as a Philadelphia Eagle.

Former Villanova great Brian Westbrook retires from the NFL


Arabtec Holding PJSC, the United Arab Emirates' biggest construction company, was cut to ``hold'' from ``buy'' at Deutsche Bank AG on weak orderbook.

Arabtec Holding cut to 'hold' from 'buy' at Deutsche Bank


A young child is to blame for a fire at the Springhill Lake Apartments in Greenbelt Wednesday night.


Broadcom Corp. announced at the IFA Show in Berlin that it has joined the WirelessHD consortium as a promoter company with a mutual goal of helping to enable wireless connectivity for streaming high definition content between consumer electronics devices and displays.


Super sexy Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, Jessica White, was ordered by the court to pay $500 in medical bills, do 3 days of community service, and attend 2 days of anger management classes.

Swimsuit model Jessica White ordered to attend anger management classes


An Iowa City man is charged with attempted murder for an assault last week on a police officer.

Iowa City man charged with attempted murder of police officer


The Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara will hold its annual meeting at 2 pm March 17 at the Flat Rock Village Town Hall, 110 Village Center Drive.

Friends of Carl Sandburg to hold meeting


Gül will travel to China at the invitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao.


Jerome Dyson scored 24 points and came within an assist of a triple-double as No. 14 Connecticut held off Harvard 79-73 on Sunday.

Dyson scores 24 points and No. 14 Connecticut holds off Harvard 79-73


Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday cleared a proposal to end Governor's Rule in the politically crucial Punjab province, a media report said.

Zardari clears proposal to end Governor's Rule in Punjab


LESS than five years after Steve Irwin's tragic death the Crocodile Hunter's legacy appears to be at risk amid reports Australia Zoo has become crippled by debt.


Delhiites may get some respite from the scorching heat with the likelihood of a cloudy sky Friday, the weatherman said.


Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee who was last seen hitting boundary shots in ``Dil Bole Haddipa'' says cricket is not a man's game.


Jack Osbourne, son of rocker Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he tells People.

Jack Osbourne diagnosed with multiple sclerosis


US Sen. Ron Johnson says he plans to seek re-election in 2016.


Their striking friendship is more than visible in the picture posted in their respective twitter accounts, where Deepika gives Imran a nice piggy back ride.

Deepika gives Imran Khan a piggy back ride


Myanmar readjusted tax rate on real estate deal by reincreasing the rate by 22% in terms of value on the deal after a provisional measure of reducing such tax had remained unchanged for 4 yrs since August Y 2007, local press reported Sunday.

Myanmar readjusts tax rate on real estate deals


Officials say three people were injured in a minor accident involving a Shore Line East commuter train.

Three injured in minor accident on commuter train


RumorFix has learned that Roberts was released from the hospital on Wednesday after receiving the treatment.

Robin Roberts released from the hospital


Rasual Butler drains a 3 at the buzzer to sink the Kings.


Ryanair yesterday announced flights to seven new destinations, a couple of which have already been served by the airline before.

Ryanair announces flights to seven new destinations


As a new mother, a few things come to mind when I watch the funny ``woman falls in fountain while texting'' video: 1.


Willie Nelson was arrested Friday in Texas for alleged possession of six ounces of an illegal substance; the arrest came during a border checkpoint of Nelson's tour bus.


Jennifer Todd will join Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Warner Bros.-based production company Pearl Street Films as president, the company announced on Wednesday.

Jennifer Todd joins Pearl Street Films as president


Bangkok Airways is reportedly studying the feasibility of launching its own LCC in order to access the growing market, according to a report in The Nation.

Bangkok Airways studying feasibility of launching own LCC: report


In an interview with The Daily Star, Dizzee Rascal revealed that he wanted to collaborate with Tom Jones.

Dizzee Rascal wants to collaborate with Tom Jones


A former Idahoan and graduate of the University of Idaho has been nominated to head the US Marine Corps.

Former Idahoan nominated to head the marines


State Sen. Stephen M. Sweeney, a Gloucester County Democrat, said yesterday that he has the votes to become Senate president, putting him in position to become the public face of South Jersey's political power.

Sweeney says he has votes to become Senate president


The sheriff has visited ANC youth leader Julius Malema's Sandton home to make a list of his assets after he failed to pay a R50,000 fine.


But, with Graph Search, Facebook is openly seeking to disrupt one key part of both Apple and Google's businesses: app discovery.

Facebook openly seeks to disrupt a key part of both Apple and Google


The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that it will open a Disaster Recovery Center Monday in McDonald County, one of several Missouri counties where flood survivors may be eligible for federal aid.

FEMA to open disaster Recovery center Monday in McDonald County


All flights from Heathrow to three major American airports have been cancelled as a potentially record-breaking blizzard sweeps in to the eastern seaboard of ther United States.

Flights to us cancelled as blizzard sweeps in


Crude oil prices settled lower Wednesday on the New York Mercantile Exchange with March delivery of light, sweet crude falling under $74 per barrel.


On his Facebook post yesterday, Kaindu, a firm believer in God, said: ``My Father my Father, enough is enough, what is written is written, it shall be well.''


A University of Minnesota student was robbed and assaulted near Church Street on the East Bank campus Friday evening.

Student robbed, assaulted on east Bank campus


Fugitive Raoul Moat grew so hungry that he resorted to eating dead mice when on the run from police.


TD Bank announced plans Wednesday to put a regional hub in Greenville and create 1,600 new jobs in South Carolina over the next five years in one of the largest job announcement in the state in recent years.

TD Bank creating 1,600 jobs in South Carolina


Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday greeted the people on Raksha Bandhan and wished all a happy and prosperous life.

Nitish Kumar greets people on Raksha Bandhan


Taylor Wimpey has announced an exclusive mortgage guarantee scheme, paving the way for 95% mortgages for first time buyers.

Taylor Wimpey announces exclusive mortgage guarantee scheme


Teams from 14 states and seven countries will be competing in Reno this week in mine rescue skills.

Teams compete in Reno in mine rescue skills


Killer whale newborn welcomed Updated: 10:01, Saturday February 16, 2013 A killer whale has given birth to a rather large bundle of joy at Sea World in San Diego.


Powerful thunderstorms rumbled through Central Florida overnight bringing with them dangerous lightning and pounding rains.

Thunderstorms rumble through Central Florida


South Korean economy is facing consumer price instability amid higher oil prices, the finance ministry said Tuesday.

S.Korea faces consumer price instability: finance ministry


Spanish banks are being frozen out of the European interbank market, and only the biggest Spanish entities are managing to finance themselves, according to a report in newspaper Cinco Dias.

Spanish banks frozen out of interbank market


High drama ensued in the House meeting of the North Corporation on Monday when the majority BJP started demanding the demolition of the 'illegal' structure built by MLA Shoaib Iqbal at Subhash Park, which he has claimed is the site of a 17th century mosque.

BJP demands demolition of 'illegal' structure


Awami National Party chief Asfandyar Khan Wali has appealed all the parties to join hands against extremism, Geo News reported.

Asfandyar appeals all parties to join hands against extremism


``He is a fantastic exponent of left-arm spin and spinners like him don't grow on trees,'' Moores said.

Spinners like Panesar don't grow on trees:


An antique chair belonging to French fashion designer Eve Saint Lawrence broke all records at an auction held in Scunthorpe earlier today.


Vegetable prices shot up again on Sunday and Monday as some suppliers allegedly withheld their products to arrest the fall in prices the wholesale markets.


Sarah Gadon talks about working in Robert Pattinson in the upcoming film ``Cosmopolis'' directed by David Cronenberg.

Sarah Gadon talks about working with Robert Pattinson on Cosmopolis


Anglo American Platinum on Friday said it was declaring 'force majeure' on its contracts to its chrome customers, saying it could not promise deliveries because of the ongoing strike action.


Dale Olson, the veteran Hollywood entertainment publicist who represented Rock Hudson during the actor's public battle with AIDS, died Thursday in Burbank after a long battle with cancer.

Dale Olson, veteran Hollywood publicist, dies


Crude oil prices tumbled overnight, dropping $2.15 to $117.87 per barrel in New York in spite of a disruption in flow through a critical pipeline in Turkey.


Iran hanged two men convicted of armed robbery and murder in public in the western Khuzestan Province, the Fars news agency reported on Monday.


Shillong, Mon Jan 28 2013, 15:37 hrs The Meghalaya cabinet today approved a Rs 150 crore corpus contingency fund to ensure that there was no disruption of funds to departments while the state assembly was not in session.

Meghalaya cabinet approves corpus contingency fund


Two Buffalo lawmakers are trying to rid neighborhood stores of candy in the shape of marijuana leaves that go by names like ``Pot Pops.''

Buffalo lawmakers try to rid neighborhood stores of candy in the shape of marijuana leaves


JB Holmes beat Phil Mickelson in a playoff on Sunday to win the Phoenix Open in thrilling fashion.

Holmes beats Mickelson to win Phoenix Open


Kyrgyzstan will sell its state gas company to Russia's Gazprom early next year, to ease a crippling energy crisis, its president said on Monday.

Kyrgyzstan to sell gas company to Gazprom


Michael Lohan was denied bail and made to stay in jail after Kate Major called the police on him, and he was arrested not once but twice this week.


Yahoo shares surged on Wall Street on Tuesday as takeover reports swirled around the Internet giant.


The three day 'Mahanadu' which is the annual conference of the Telugu Desam Party, had a grand start on Thursday.


A radio news stringer who worked for the campaign of a re-electionist governor in the May 13 elections was shot dead in Masbate province Sunday morning, police and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines said Wednesday.

Radio news stringer shot dead in Masbate


January 16, 2011 The corner looked empty.


Second seed Andy Roddick overcame dangerous Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 6-4 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.


Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill has confirmed the club's interest in signing Fiji winger Vereniki Goneva.

Leicester Tigers confirms interest in fijian winger Vereniki Goneva


Brian tells us why he's worried for Halfwit, who is favourite housemates are, and who he wishes had been put up for eviction this week.


Western Union Co.'s WU, -1.35% first-quarter profit rose 18% as the payment-transfer company reported revenue growth across its segments.


Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific TraceGOLD GC Metal Columns range of gas chromatography columns, setting a new benchmark in high-temperature performance.

Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces gas chromatography Columns


Five men with guns broke into a metro home on Tuesday, killing a family dog who was trying to protect the house, police said.


Pantaloon Retail Ltd on Tuesday said it has allotted one crore warrants to its promoters' group company, Future Ideas Realtors India Ltd.


The Saints and the Tigers will square off for the second time this season when Centreville hosts Trinity in the second round of the MAIS Class AA playoffs.


DENVER -Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe left the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Florida Marlins because of tightness in his left quad.

Rockies of Hawpe leaves with tightness in quad


A Dayton firefighter was injured fighting a blaze at 247 South Conover Street Sunday afternoon.


Ten Pelican Landing residents have sued the city of Bonita Springs for approving a recreational vehicle storage business on US 41 near the gated community.

Residents sue city for approving recreational vehicle storage business


Stocks regained some lost ground Friday after a jobs report that was bad but not as horrific as many traders feared.

Stocks regain some lost ground after jobs report


BOQ posts $90.6m first half loss Updated: 10:48, Wednesday April 18, 2012 Bank of Queensland has posted a $90.6 million first half loss, with the cost of bad loans weighing on the lender.


Ghana midfielder Michael Essien won't play in the final of this year's UEFA Champions League after his Spanish side Real Madrid were eliminated by German side Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.


Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it has opened a Technology Center in Shanghai, building on its engineering and development capabilities to meet the specific needs of customers in China.

Thermo Fisher Scientific opens Technology Center in Shanghai


State Rep. Jason Bartlett put rumors to rest Tuesday when he announced publicly that he's gay.


MIVA, Inc., today announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, after the market close.

MIVA, Inc. to announce fourth quarter and full year 2008 results on March 31, 2009


Two men have been charged after shots were fired between two cars driving through a Melbourne suburb in the middle of the afternoon.


the CHP is currently escorting traffic over the Grapevine.


Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Ed Davey says the UK has a ``huge'' renewable energy opportunity.

UK has a huge renewable energy opportunity


Two illegal miners were trapped to death in a pit at Gyedu, near Kenyasi in the Asutifi District of Brong-Ahafo Region.


A Colorado man accused of threatening to kill President Barack Obama and blow up a suburban Minneapolis mall has pleaded not guilty.

Man accused of threatening Obama pleads not guilty


Two Sedro-Woolley women were injured yesterday in a crash on SR-9 near Mosier Road north of Sedro-Woolley.