Iran launched a legal case against former presidential candidate and former parliament speaker Mehdi Karoubi over his allegations that his supporters were tortured and raped in jail, APA reports quoting IRNA.

Iran launches legal case against former presidential candidate


Police say two men and a woman have been found fatally shot along a street in Gary.

3 found fatally shot along street in Gary


Peter Andre has compared Robbie Williams to Queen's Freddie Mercury after watching Take That live on stage.

Peter Andre compares Robbie Williams to Freddie Mercury


The US is evacuating all non-essential personnel from Yemen as battles continue between rebels and forces loyal to embattled President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

US evacuating non-essential personnel from Yemen


With Kevin McHale's long tenure in Minnesota now over, he is working under Rick Carlisle as a mentor to the Dalas big men.


A Lancashire village was cut off by a large boat which was blocking the only road out of the area.


The White House confirms Obama is heading to Walt Disney World in Orlando Thursday as part of an official visit to discuss tourism.


Nicole Kidman has stepped up to defend her upcoming Grace Kelly movie following criticism from the late star's royal relatives, insisting her portrayal will be ``respectful''.

Nicole Kidman defends her Grace Kelly movie


Even as Maharashtra gets ready to observe the 361st death anniversary of poet-saint, Sant Tukaram on Monday, Right Reverend Thomas Dabre, Bishop of Pune feels that Tukaram would have been extremely relevant today.

'Sant Tukaram is extremely relevant today'


New York - Apple said Tuesday that it has sold 3 million of it's new iPad in the 80 days since the tablet computer was introduced in the US market.


Melbourne An Australian group of colleges in Victoria has asked for immediate freeze in registration of new private colleges for international students until the State Government's emergency audit of 41 high-risk colleges is complete.

Aus group ask for freeze in registration of new colleges


Ten months after Google Goggles hit the Android Market, it's now available in the App Store for iPhone 3GS and 4 users.


A prescribed burn of about 102 acres is scheduled to take place near Sunriver on Monday or Tuesday.


CPM leaders in Kerala on Saturday condemned the arrest of party politbureau member Brinda Karat near Madurai, dubbing it as ``most undemocratic.''

CPM leaders condemn Brinda Karat's arrest


House GOP leaders are lining up behind the conservative Republican Study Committee to support additional spending cuts next week when the 2011 continuing resolution reaches the floor.

House GOP leaders support additional spending cuts


Scientists studying ancient species migration believe northern birds had the ability to colonise continents that southern species lacked.

Northern birds had the ability to colonise continents that southern species lacked


Concur Technologies Inc., a provider of corporate expense management software and services, said Monday that it plans to offer $250 million worth of convertible senior notes.

Concur Technologies plans to offer $250 million worth of convertible senior notes


After coming off of a couple successful stints on The Warped Tour followed by a couple tours with Killswitch Engage and All That Remains, metal core band The Devil Wears Prada goes back to its roots on the band's ``Back to the Roots'' club tour.

``The Devil Wears Prada goes 'Back to the Roots.


She was age 73 and was announced dead by her great friend and manager, Lupe De Leon.


Hundreds of people visited the 40th annual medieval fair, in Sedgefield, which took place on the village green and in the Ceddesfeld Hall.

Hundreds visit 40th annual medieval fair


Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was free to travel to many countries because they were aware court cases against him were politically motivated, Foreign Minister Surapong Towichukchaikul said yesterday.

Thaksin free to travel to many countries :


June 6, 2012 In Christopher Buckley's latest political satire, They Eat Puppies, Don't They? a lobbyist teams up with a conservative policy wonk to spread a rumor that China is plotting to assassinate the Dalai Lama.


BERLIN -Senegal striker Papiss Demba Cisse says he wants to leave Bundesliga club Freiburg.

Papiss Demba Cisse wants to leave Freiburg


Gran Tierra Energy Inc., a company focused on oil exploration and production in South America, today announced its upcoming investor conference schedule and live webcast events.

Gran Tierra Energy announces upcoming conference schedule


Frank Sedita says he's making changes in the DA's office in an effort to become more efficient.


Gov. John Kasich took his State of the State address on the road on Tuesday, speaking to lawmakers at a school in Steubenville.

Kasich takes State of the State on the road


Pop singer Mariah Carey will sing 'Hero' for Barack Obama when he is sworn in as the 44th American president Tuesday.


Sas, a 30 pound sea turtle, is set to be released off the Florida Keys on Tuesday.

Sea turtle to be released off Florida Keys


Instead of applying lipstick to brides or TV stars, she tattoos nipples on breast cancer patients and eyebrows on women with alopecia.

I tattoo nipples on breast cancer patients


http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/2064316066001/1/Small-businesses-stress-over-fiscal-cliff http://bcdownload.gannett.edgesuite.net/fcn/35067928001/35067928001_2064339241001_th-50e0d38fe4b0eb9aa4841372-807632865001.jpg?pubId=35067928001 Small businesses stress over fiscal cliff JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --


Terre Haute is planning to develop 62 acres of land at the corner of 13th and Hulman at the site of an old Coca Cola Plant.

Terre Haute planning to develop 62 acres


A Tibetan rights group says that two more Tibetans have set themselves on fire in southwestern China in protest against Beijing's rule.

Two more Tibetans set themselves on fire


Soul singer Al Wilson, who topped the US pop singles chart in 1974 with ``Show and Tell,'' died Monday, local media reported.


R&B star Usher has won his custody battle with ex-wife Tameka Foster after she attempted to portray the singer as an absentee dad who was more interested in his career than their sons in court.


Less than one week before key US elections, President Barack Obama courted young voters yesterday with an unorthodox appeal from the set of the popular Daily Show satirical television show.


Apparel retailer Michael Kors has found profitability in the affordable luxury niche, with a new base possibly forming on tight trading, Investor's Business Daily reported.

Michael Kors finds profitability in niche


British Airways has announced that it set a new May punctuality record last month, with 87% of its flights departing on time.


Specialist department store operator Beale posts a pre-tax loss of £0.9m for the six months to 28 April - despite a 49% rise in gross sales.

Beale posts loss despite 49% rise in gross sales


ICICI Bank has called for calm to its customers in an advertisement issued in today's newspapers.

ICICI Bank calls for calm in an advertisement


Hard hitting Rawalpindi opener Awais Zia has said that he idolizes Pakistani super star Shahid Afridi and wants to be like him.

Rawalpindi opener Awais Zia idolizes Shahid Afridi


Golan Telecom, a year-old discount-cellular carrier that entered the market in the wake of government reforms, opened its services to foreigners and tourists on Monday.


Government plans to change the taxation of popular quiz and games machines will cost the industry £85 million, put many manufacturers out of business and turn more people towards gambling on fruit machines, the pub sector warned today.

Government plans to change taxation of games machines will cost the industry £85 million


Inflation in Canada slowed sharply in June from an eight-year high in May, giving credence to the central bank's forecast that price pressures would ease and allow it to raise interest rates at a leisurely pace.


National Guard crews at Camp Atterbury are using helicopters to fight grass fires ignited weeks ago by a flare dropped during combat training.

Camp Atterbury using helicopters to fight grass fires


Noblesville police arrested a 23-year-old man in an alleged rape and robbery today an apartment complex.

Noblesville arrest man alleged rape, robbery


HIV prevalence among pregnant women has stabilised around 29 percent, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Monday.


China will not cut its orders for Boeing and Airbus jets since its self-developed commercial jets not yet able to meet demand, China's top aviation regulator said on Monday.

China will not cut orders for Boeing, Airbus jets: regulator


Mumbai, Feb 28 The US dollar ended sharply dearer against the rupee at 54.36/37 per dollar, and Pound Sterling also finished higher at Rs 82.57/59 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market today.

US dollar ends sharply dearer against the rupee


Bank of China Ltd opens its representative office in Dubai and termed it one of the strategic steps of the financial institution to further improve its overseas network, particularly in the Middle East.


North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is suffering from depression, according Ha Tae-keung, the head of Open Radio for North Korea.


Downside left in NHPC, says Sudarshan Sukhani, s2analytics.com.


Apple has just announced an updated version of its oft-overlooked Mac mini with an Ivy Bridge processor, starting at $599.

Apple announces updated Mac mini starting at $599


The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday elected its set of officers and named the heads of the committees.

Commission on Appointments elects officers


Madison's Metro bus system could see big changes under Gov. Scott Walker's union bill.


President Barack Obama has signed an emergency declaration for New Hampshire following Superstorm Sandy.

President Obama signs emergency declaration for New Hampshire


US regional airline operator Mesa Air Group Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, and said it would trim its oversized fleet and emerge as a stronger company.


Congressman Coble was one of a select number of House members honored with an ``A in English'' award based on his votes and cosponsorships of official English legislation in the 111th Congress.

Coble honored with ``a in English'' award


Representative Bart Stupak, a Michigan Democrat whose brokering of anti-abortion provisions in President Barack Obama's health care overhaul drew fire from both liberals and conservatives, said on Friday he will not seek re-election.


A trial date has been set for a Texarkana man accused of murder.

Trial date set for man accused of murder


School districts across the state are urging their House members to vote no on the proposed budget that will be taken up on the House floor Friday.

School districts urge House members to vote no on budget


Wisconsin governor Scott Walker will visit Milwaukee twice.


London, June 19 : ``Diff'rent Strokes'' star Gary Coleman was cremated in Utah in a private ceremony, three weeks after his death.

Gary Coleman cremated in private ceremony


Swiss stocks climbed for the first time in five days on speculation that the European Union will find a way to resolve Greece's debt crisis.


Wells Fargo downgraded CACI International from Market Perform to Underperform and cut its valuation range from $54-$57 to $45-$47 saying the Sequestration will likely and should impact services relatively more.

Wells Fargo downgrades CACI International (CACI) to Underperform on ``Sequestration'' impact


Mystery surrounds school fires as three incidents since Sunday have brought the number of schools affected by fires in the last six months to 20, according to police.


This month in 1790, the young United States began its first census, as required by the Constitution.


Only three months after announcing their engagement, ``30 Rock'' star Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas have wed. Baldwin is 54, and his bride, a yoga instructor, is at least 25 years younger than him.

'30 Rock' star Alec Baldwin, yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas wed.


In a move with far-reaching ecumenical implications, the Vatican has announced plans to open its doors to Anglicans upset with their church's growing acceptance of homosexuality and women clergy.

Vatican opens doors to dissident Anglicans


A deadly cold snap has claimed 88 lives across Russia, officials said Sunday, as Moscow authorities told schoolchildren they could stay home to avoid the frigid temperatures.


Oil prices hovered above $72 a barrel Monday as investors worried about a weak US economic recovery amid light holiday trading volume.


Libyan rebels took back a key oil town on Sunday in their westward push toward the capital, seizing momentum from the international airstrikes that tipped the balance away from Moammar Gadhafi's military.

Libyan rebels take back oil town in westward push


Police say a teen was stabbed with a knife at a convenience store in south Charlotte last month.

Teen stabbed with knife in south Charlotte


Shetland Fishermen's Association chairman Leslie Tait said fishermen were still being penalised even though they were complying with all the latest conservation measures.


A Yankton manufacturing company is laying off another 48 workers because of a drop in construction equipment sales.


Australian Will Power won the pole at Watkins Glen International to lead a sweep of the top three spots by Team Penske.


The NBA Development League Rio Grande Valley Vipers announced today that fans who attend or watch the next four Vipers games at State Farm Arena can test their knowledge of the NBA Houston Rockets and participate in a trivia contest for the opportunity to meet Rockets center Yao Ming during his visit to the Vipers' game against the Austin Toros on March 10.

Fans can participate in trivia contest for opportunity to meet Yao


The Silver Ferns have arrived in Manchester in the build-up to netball's bold new era of Twenty-20 style competition.


Belgian Tom Boonen won the third stage of the Tour of Spain from Jaen to Cordoba on Monday.


7th MONARCH, a new play by Jim Henry, featuring Tony Award winner Michael Rupert, is set to begin performances tomorrow, June 12th for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through September 9th at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre.

7th MONARCH, featuring Michael Rupert, to begin tomorrow


``Nagorno-Karabakh is an ancient land of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijanis have always lived there. All historical monuments and names of places belong to Azerbaijan. It is an integral part of our history and culture,'' President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in an interview to the Business Year magazine devoted to the 20th anniversary of Azerbaijan`s independence.

`Nagorno-Karabakh is an ancient land of Azerbaijan`


Because of a federal law passed two years ago, designed to conserve energy, Grand Valley residents will be springing forward a few weeks earlier this year.


The villagers of the Al-Ma'sara near Bethlehem, southern West Bank, along with their international and Israeli supporters protested the Israeli wall on Friday.

Villagers near Bethlehem protest the Israeli wall


The US has launched a spy satellite that will help government agencies improve national security by monitoring other parts of the world.


Hungarian central bank on Monday decided to retain the key policy rate at 5.25% for a sixth consecutive rate-setting session.

Hungarian central bank retains key policy rate at 5.25%


You're here because you want to learn how to become a vampire in Elder Scrolls V:

How to become a vampire in Elder Scrolls V:


Cuba President Raul Castro arrived late Wednesday in Angola for a three-day state visit to the communist country's long-time ally in Africa, the Angop news agency said.


Taxi drivers in Mukono are set to demonstrate on Wednesday this week protesting UTODA's requirement of forcing them to pay the welfare fee.


``Dreamgirls'' star Jennifer Hudson, who is all set to marry fiance David Otunga, also plans to design her own wedding dress.

Jennifer Hudson plans to design her wedding dress


The actress said that fashion has always been a passion for her.


Los Straitjackets will be performing on ``All Things Considered,'' live from NPR headquarters in Washington DC, on Wednesday, December 5.

Los Straitjackets to perform on ``All Things Considered'' on December 5


Pakistan may face more competition in the rice export market after lifting of rice export curbs from some of the major rice exporting countries, exporters toldour sources.

Pakistan may face more competition in rice export


The Cabinet recently approved a raise of the allocation of domestic consumption of diesel fuel in the local market by 40,000 metric tons to help alleviate the current diesel crisis in the domestic market.

Cabinet raises allocation of domestic consumption of diesel to 40,000 metric tons


Kendrick Lamar has released the tracklist for his debut album, Good Kid, mAAd City, which is set to release on October 22through Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath/Interscope Records.

Kendrick Lamar releases tracklist for debut album ``Good Kid, mAAd City''


AFP reported that Spain paid high borrowing rates to raise EUR 3.9 billion in a bond auction, its first since Moody's slashed the country's sovereign debt rating.

Spain pays high borrowing rates to raise EUR 3.9 billion in a bond auction


By fall or winter of 2010, this sweet family is planning to adopt 2 more Down Syndrome orphans from the Ukraine!


WPP, the world's largest advertising group by revenue, sees confidence returning to the market, but this has yet to result in new ad spending, Chief Executive Martin Sorrell said in an interview published yesterday.


Calgary based Macgamestore.com today announced the exclusive release of Hoyle Card Games 2011 on its web site.

Macgamestore.com releases HOYLE Card games 2011


The British & Irish Lions have called up Ireland and Munster winger Simon Zebo as cover for his fellow Ireland winger Tommy Bowe.

British & Irish Lions call up Ireland winger Zebo


``Glee'' went ``Gangnam Style'' on Thursday night when New Directions performed PSY's YouTube smash during ``Thanksgiving,'' the eighth episode of season four.


``The whole idea behind the Lagos Jazz Series is to have that jazz floating in the air, out of park; something to cool the city down a little.''

``Jazz floating in the air, out of the park; something to cool the city down a little'' --


The Campaign has just launched two brand new posters, and we can give you an exclusive look at them right here.


YORK environment boss Terry Collins will leave his post later this month, after nearly three years in the role.

Environment chief Terry Collins to leave this month


Vancouver has been named a cultural capital of Canada for 2011 -- and with it comes up to $1.75 million in funding.

Vancouver named cultural capital for 2011


The Canandaigua Police Department is holding its second Citizen Police Academy, a series of classes that give participants an interactive look at police work.

Canandaigua Police holding second citizen Police Academy


08:52 GMT, February 14, 2012 The US Department of Defense released today the military intelligence program requested top line budget for fiscal 2013.

US dod releases military intelligence program requested top line budget for fiscal 2013


A Mexican anti-poverty official has been fired after posting a comment on social media sites suggesting that poor people smell bad.

Mexican anti-poverty official fired after posting comment suggesting poor smell bad


Pension funds administrator Negotiated Benefit Consultants, is fighting back against the Financial Services Board after the regulator said the black-owned firm would be investigated for alleged irregularities in one of the funds it used to administer.


The Oregon House narrowly rejected a resolution today that would have put a proposal before voters next fall to make affordable health care a fundamental, constitutional right.

Oregon House rejects proposal to make health care a right


GARY Mackay Steven has been called up by Gordon Strachan to the Scotland squad for its forthcoming World Cup qualifying match with Croatia in June.

Gary Mackay Steven called up for Scotland squad


Umbrella company Albany went into administration yesterday following days of speculation.


Bop Design, a boutique communications firm located in San Diego, California, with offices in New Jersey recently released a web vocabulary tip sheet for small businesses to use to better understand small business marketing terms.

Bop Design releases web vocabulary tip sheet


Three years after Spokane County took control of the raceway in airway heights the tracks are preparing for their best season in years.

Spokane county raceway prepares for best season in years


EVEN before the FMF Chow Games begin on Friday some teams have predicted that champions Suva will be hard to beat.


Zimbabwe's pharmaceutical industry, once ranked among the best in Africa, is facing imminent collapse due to lack of long-term credit lines and low capacity utilisation, it has been revealed.


Malawi could this year export the stable food, maize, to Zimbabwe again following Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security indications of another bumper harvest, Malawi's Finance Minister Goodall Gondwe has hinted.


Fox Reality Channel tosses convention out the window with its groundbreaking new, one-hour, 10-episode original series, Househusbands of Hollywood, premiering Saturday, August 15th at 9p/8c.

Fox Reality Channel's original series Househusbands of Hollywood premieres August 15th at 9p/8c


The Cowboys worked out five players on Thursday, including veteran cornerback Chris McAlister, who spent part of this season with New Orleans.


A judicial magistrate will be looking into a complaint of alleged rape of four tribal women by as many policemen in Villupuram district, a top official said in Chennai on Sunday.

Judicial magistrate to look into alleged rape of tribal women by policemen


Burton Albion have signed versatile Benin international Romauld Boco after his contract at Sligo Rovers expired.


BMTC Group's revenue fell 10.9% in the first quarter as the retail environment became increasingly difficult in Quebec, partly because of a hike in its provincial sales tax at the beginning of the year.


A medical condition afflicting the driver caused the motor vehicle accident Monday afternoon on King Street at First Avenue that severely damaged two hydro poles and a stone fence, city police said.


Where oh where did Cooper and the other islands go??


Harve Presnell, whose booming baritone graced such Broadway musicals as ``The Unsinkable Molly Brown'' and ``Annie,'' died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 75.


Sony said on February 18, 2012 it was slashing the price on its hand-held PlayStation Vita console in Japan by as much as one-third as the electronics giant and its rivals face stiff competition from online games.

Sony slashes price on PlayStation Vita in Japan


North Korea yesterday cut its military hotline to Seoul and put its million-man army at battle stations, ratcheting up tensions as South Korean and US troops began war games that Pyongyang warned could spark open conflict.


Storms took down trees and power lines across metro Atlanta on Monday, and clean up efforts continued into the next day.


BUREBASAGA District School teachers had to rush to beat the strong winds on Monday afternoon in their efforts to take students home.


Beech Mountain's water company, Total Environmental Solutions Inc., or TESI, has downgraded its mandatory water conservation advisory to voluntary.

Beech Mountain downgrades water advisory to voluntary


At least one person was injured in a church fire explosion at Old 40 highway and Foggybottom Road.


Gianfranco Zola said his young Watford side played beyond his ``best expectations'' during the first half of last night's 3-0 victory over Gillingham.

'Watford played beyond my best expectations'


8e6 Technologies, a Web filtering and insider threat management solutions provider, is growing with a newly expanded partner program.

8e6 Technologies expands partner program


May 26, US Men's National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann launched his five-game campaign with a 5-1 rout of Scotland at Everbank Field in Jacksonville, Florida for a crowd of 44,438.

Klinsmann launches campaign with 5-1 rout of Scotland


The drama club from Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 35-01 Morlot Ave., will be presenting ``Just A Dream,'' an original musical pastiche, written and directed by English teacher Maria Wheeler.


Industrial conglomerate Siemens AG says it is cutting 16,750 jobs worldwide because of the slowing economy.


All UK airports can re-open from 2200 BST, the Transport Secretary Lord Adonis has said.


Laboratory results have confirmed a 14-month-old toddler is the seventh meningococcal case in Northland this winter.

Another confirmed meningococcal case for Northland


A Vermont man faces multiple charges for allegedly being drunk while driving his car through residential yards, crashing through fences and nearly striking children.

Vermont man charged with driving through yards


Investment bank UBS has upgraded its growth outlook for the Philippines for next year alongside a modest global recovery and benign inflation prospects.

UBS upgrades growth outlook for Philippines


Vestas will unveil the long-awaited design of its 6MW offshore wind turbine next month, as it seeks to further reduce the long-term cost of wind energy.

Vestas to unveil 6MW offshore turbine next month


The euro extended gains in Asian trade on Wednesday, on short-covering ahead of the European Central Bank's first offer of three-year loans that many hope will help the region's banks lower their funding costs.


Morgan returns from his suspension today and if there's a close race in your league for steals and someone happened to drop Morgan, now's a good time to jump on him.

Speedy Nyjer Morgan returns from suspension


This albino hedgehog was stolen this week from the Pets Plus! store, 325 Water St.


Two Newton men were charged today in the attempted abduction Tuesday evening of an 11-year-old girl.

Two Newton men charged in attempted abduction


Phone service, both landline and cell, was disrupted for much of Monday in Far West Texas after a fiber-optic line just south of Monahans got cut by mistake, an AT&T spokeswoman said.

Phone service disrupted Monday in Far West Texas


Controversial former England international Joey Barton has sunk his claws into Brazil starlet Neymar, taking to Twitter to dismiss the South American's abilities.


Computer and software giant, Microsoft, who developed the widely used Windows operating system, reported surprising financial data on Thursday.

Microsoft reports surprising financial data


ENTRIES are now open for a charity cup match organised by the NFA East Midlands region on Tuesday December 9 to raise funds for The First World War Memorial Fund of the Sherwood Foresters and The Families Fund for the Mercian Regiment.


A 5.7 magnitude quake shook the Indonesian part of the New Guinea Island, the US Geological Survey reported on Wednesday.


Fremont police have recovered a vehicle taken during an East Palo Alto carjacking last month and have a suspect in custody, East Palo Alto police said Thursday.

Fremont police recover vehicle taken during East Palo Alto carjacking


ExecHangar, a private company developing hangars at Addison Airport, has broken ground on a 30,000-square-foot hangar project in Addison.

ExecHangar breaks ground at Addison Airport


If the iPhone was Apple's success story of 2007, then surely the iTunes App Store has been its shining light for 2008, reaching 300 million application downloads in under six months since its July launch.

Apple App Store reaches 300 million downloads


Houston Mayor Annise Parker, the first openly LGBT person elected mayor of a top 10 US city, kicked off her re-election campaign last week.

Annise Parker kicks off re-election campaign


Two primary school children died in Guangxi after being severely beaten by a school employee, authorities confirmed on Thursday.

Two children die after 'being beaten by school employee'


Woods Auto Body and O'Reilly Auto Parts hosted a spring car show Saturday.


A low-intensity earthquake measuring 4.1 on Richter scale shook parts of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours on Sunday.

Earthquake shakes parts of Jammu and Kashmir


Iran would ``eliminate Israel from the global arena'' if it was attacked by the Jewish state, the Deputy Commander of the Army Mohammad Reza Ashtiani warned on Tuesday, the Mehr news agency reported.

``Iran would eliminate Israel if attacked''


Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni on Sunday night said her country ``is sure'' that the Teesta water-sharing agreement with India will materialise.


The global financial crisis will add at least 20 million people to the world's unemployed, bringing the total to 210 million by the end of next year, the UN labour agency said Monday.

Financial crisis will add 20 million to world's unemployed, UN says


In Bangladesh 107 political parties applied to the Election Commission for registration, which is mandatory for participation of coming national Parliament election scheduled in 18th December, by the deadline of 20th October.

In Bangladesh 107 parties apply for registration


Fabio Capello promised that he would use Wednesday's match against Belarus to experiment with fringe players, having already qualified for next summer's World Cup last month, and it appears that the Italian is true to his word, with England expected to make up to six changes from the side which faced Ukraine on Saturday.

Fabio Capello to experiment against Belarus


In yet another attempt to disrupt the election process, Maoists blew up a school building in Latehar district of poll-bound Jharkhand state.

Maoists blow up a school building in Latehar district


Meerut, Dec 24 India is increasingly facing a ``threat'' from China as it is expanding its influence on all four sides of the country, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh supremo Mohan Rao Bhagwat said here.


Lady Gaga an American recording artist and a powerfull pop singer was hospitalized 6 times in 2009 because of her dieting..

Lady Gaga was hospitalized because of dieting


A 10-year-old girl from Kansas vacationing with her family was sexually assaulted in the parking lot of a hotel and fought off her attacker.

Girl on vacation sexually assaulted in parking lot


You are 5 Stars, which is open to 15-30-year-olds from the UK and beyond, is the brainchild of Laureate Hospitality Education, a collection of seven hospitality management institutions.


Several recent gossip reports insinuate that Maroon 5 heartthrob Adam Levine is currently dating ``Gossip Girl'' actress, Amanda Setton.


Constellation Energy Group Inc. swung to a profit in the third quarter after prior-year write-downs in commodity operations.


Wiltshire explorer David Hempleman-Adams has finished in fourth place in the Gordon Bennett gas balloon race.

David Hempleman-Adams finishes Gordon Bennett balloon race


European server sales are lagging behind the rest of the world, data released by research firm Gartner has revealed.

European server sales lagging behind rest of world


Tiago Machado has confirmed that he will ride for the RadioShack-Nissan-Trek squad for the next two seasons.

Machado to ride with RadioShack-Nissan-Trek


CPI-M Politburo member Sitaram Yechuri on Wednesday said the massive mandate for the Left Front in the February 14 elections in Tripura would boost the Left movement in the country.

Massive mandate in Tripura will boost Left movement:


WuXi PharmaTech a leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device research and development outsourcing company with operations in China and the United States, announced revently that it has signed a new three-year, in vitro ADME collaboration agreement with Pfizer.

WuXi PharmaTech signs new collaboration agreement with Pfizer


A concert promoter who abruptly called off a two-day music event says he is heartbroken over the sudden cancellation.

Concert promoter 'heartbroken' over cancellation


Lebara Mobile has signed a partnership with Woolworths, which will see the high street retailer selling the MVNO's airtime and Sim cards.

Lebara Mobile signs partnership with Woolworths


Several antique cars were featured in the film, ``The Help.''


Beyonce has been nominated for a massive 10 Grammy awards, the most for any artist this year.


Senior BBC journalists including Jeremy Paxman, James Naughtie and the broadcaster's political editor Nick Robinson have urged colleagues not to strike on the day David Cameron addresses the Conservative party conference.

Senior BBC journalists urge colleagues not to strike


The Florida Marlins added not only depth, but height to their starting rotation when they signed 6-foot-9 Mark Hendrickson, 33, to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Wednesday.


Dietmar Hamann has said that he believes Germany and Holland are two evenly matched sides.

Hamann: 'Germany and Holland are evenly matched'


The former governor said he was still a member of the Labour Party on whose platform he contested the senatorial election last April.


On 27 June, the BBC has begun DVB-T2 test transmissions, from the Guildford transmitter southwest of London, in preparation for HD on Freeview.

BBC begins DVB-T2 test transmissions in preparation for HD on Freeview


Apple Inc. sold more than 300,000 iPads in the US, including preorders, on the first day the device was available.


A Vigilance Department team today conducted raids at about eight locations, including office of the District Education Superintendent, in connection with school construction scam of about Rs one crore in this district.

Vigilance team conducts raids in connection with construction scam


Now, adding fuel to rumours that have for years abounded, a new book claims that Mick Jagger, 68, and David Bowie, 65, arguably the most dynamic and influential rock stars of their generation, were once lovers.

Mick Jagger and David Bowie 'were lovers'


Britain is drawing up emergency immigration controls to combat any surge in economic migrants from Greece and other European Union countries if the euro collapses, its interior minister said in remarks published on Saturday.

United kingdom drawing up emergency immigration controls


Microsoft has unveiled a Surface tablet computer as the technology titan steps in with its own hardware to take on Apple's market-ruling iPads.


Syncrude failed in its duty to protect wild birds, a provincial Crown prosecutor said during her opening statement Monday at the oilsands company's trial over the deaths of hundreds of ducks.


David Beckham arrives in China for his job as the country's first ever soccer ambassador.


GRIMSBY Town Youth's game at Chesterfield on Saturday has been postponed because of the Arctic conditions.

Grimsby Town Youth's game at Chesterfield is postponed


The first day of autumn is just another day, but equinoxes and solstices bring out a little of the Druid in me.

Equinoxes,solstices bring out a little of the Druid in me


One of the world's largest retailers Wal-Mart has offered to buy JSE-listed wholesaler Massmart, the SA company says.


The met office on Tuesday said cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours.

Cold and dry weather expected in most parts of country


A CHIPPENDALE man travelling with the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla 2 has been detained by Greek authorities.

CHIPPENDALE man detained by Greek authorities


Pakistani authorities on Friday banned access to the popular video-hosting website YouTube for allegedly featuring blasphemous cartoons of Prophet Mohammed.

Pakistani authorities ban access to YouTube


Food and restaurant entrepreneur Ranjit Boparan has acquired Harry Ramsden's, an operator of fish and chip restaurant chain.


Celje, 3 October - A traditional ceremony commemorated on Sunday the victims of post-WWII summary killings at the Teharje Memorial Park, the main national post-war killings memorial.

Ceremony commemorates victims of post-WWII killings


A pregnant woman went into labor on an expressway in Changsha, capital of Hunan province, last Sunday.

Pregnant woman goes into labor on expressway


Two Seattle, Washington synagogues were defaced with swastikas over the weekend, the Seattle Times reports.

Seattle synagogues defaced with swastikas


Disney Channel has renewed its flagship animated series Phineas and Ferb for a fourth season.

Disney Channel renews 'Phineas and Ferb' for fourth season


By ANDREW MIGA Associated Press Five Democratic congresswomen on Wednesday called for GOP Rep. Allen West to apologize for his email tirade against a fellow Florida lawmaker.

Congresswomen call on West to apologize for tirade


Svetlana Kuznetsova reached the Rome finals Saturday after defeating Belarusian teenager Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 6-4.


Lt Gen Tejinder Singh Tuesday filed a criminal defamation case against army chief Gen VK Singh in a Delhi court following allegations of bribery over a defence deal against him.


Thomas & Betts Corp. plans to sell $250 million in senior notes to refinance and repay debt.

Thomas & Betts to sell $250 million in notes


Software maker Autonomy Corporation PLC defied the gloom with solid first quarter results and a ``cautiously optimistic'' outlook.

Autonomy defies gloom with solid first quarter results, optimistic outlook


What's on your gadget wishlist for the holidays?


Conn. facing 'enormously challenging' budgets Connecticut is facing ``an enormously challenging budget scenario'' with deficits projected in the current budget and over the coming years, the state's budget director warned Thursday.


Sen. Patrick Leahy said Sen. Joe Lieberman should lose his chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, becoming the first Senate Democrat to say so publicly since Election Day.

Leahy says Lieberman should lose chairmanship


World oil prices continued to ease in Asian trade on Tuesday on concerns over weaker US energy demand and the dollar's rebound from recent sharp declines, dealers said.


n Age discrimination update -- justifying legitimate aims Anna Gregory, Partner, and Kim Foxell, of Farrer & Co LLP, bring us up to date on the law on age discrimination as it relates to the justification of legitimate aims.

Age discrimination update - justifying legitimate aims


Two people died when a small plane bound for Chattanooga crashed near Chatsworth, Ga., in Murray County on Friday night.

Small plane bound for Chattanooga crashes near Chatsworth


THE Western Civic Amenity Site in St John's will reopen for business on Monday -- five weeks ahead of schedule.

Western Civic Amenity to reopen ahead of schedule


Phil Jackson says ''there might be'' an NBA job that would lure him out of retirement.

Jackson: 'there might be' NBA job for me


California Highway Patrol tells KION a pedestrian was hit a killed on Highway 1 just south of Imjin Parkway before 9:00p.m.


A new elementary campus is taking shape on Newman's east side, and is expected to open its doors to students next August.


chinausdollar620x465 China is cutting back on subsidies to the LED sector.

China cutting back subsidies to LED sector


MONTREAL An earthquake rattled the Montreal region early Wednesday, waking up some people but causing no injuries or serious damage.


The Japanese yen on Tuesday hit global session highs versus the euro and dollar as an official from the Group of Seven rich countries clarified their stance on the currency.

Yen hits session highs versus euro, dollar


Eos Airlines is the latest airline to declare bankruptcy and cease operations on April 28, 2008, following ATA Airlines, Aloha Airlines and Skybus Airlines which ceased operations earlier this month.

Eos Airlines declares bankruptcy, ceases operations


New York Mets ace Johan Santana made his spring debut after pushing back his first start because of elbow tightness.Santana gave up four hits and three runs, including a homer to Dan Uggla, in 2 2-3 innings against the Florida Marlins.


President Obama has been officially welcomed to Ghana by President John Atta Mills on his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office.


With the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf, the government must get rid of his policies; giving safe passage to him would be against the will of the people of Pakistan, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Qazi Hussain Ahmed said.

``Safe passage to Musharraf would be against will of people''


Contrary to reports that President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday missed the opportunity to give a speech at the ongoing Special Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the African Union President Jonathan has said that Africa has not yet overcome the challenges of neo-colonialism, poverty, disease and others though Africa has won its fight against apartheid and racial discrimination.

Africa has not overcome challenges of neo-colonialism, poverty --


BGC Partners, Inc., one of the world's leading inter-dealer brokers, announced today that it has won Asia Risk Magazine's inaugural award for Technology Development, in their annual awards announced this week.

BGC Partners wins Asia Risk award for technology development


Manulife Financial Corporation will release its third quarter financial results on the morning of Thursday, November 5, 2009 followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 pm.

Manulife Financial to release third quarter Financial results


The use of tablet computers such as the Apple iPad cause postural problems, which can be improved by placing them higher to avoid low gaze angles.


On December 3, Yerevan hosted screening of documentary about Tigran the Great, as part of events dedicated to the 2150th birth anniversary of the great Armenian king.

Yerevan hosts screening of documentary about Tigran the great


Character actor Karl Malden of The Streets of San Francisco and American Express commercial fame, died at the ripe old age of 97.

Karl Malden, star of the Streets of San Francisco, dies at 97


Now that I have had ample time to grade Pittsburgh City Councilman Bruce Kraus' performance, the only thing that I can conclude is that he has been a big disappointment.

Councilman Kraus is a big disappointment to me


Actor Rajeev Khandelwal has broken millions of female hearts with his latest real life act.


Two New Jersey music fans are taking on Ticketmaster in a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of anyone who visited the company's Web site for tickets to see Britney Spears, The Dead, Phish, Hannah Montana and others -- only to be redirected to a subsidiary that sold them the tickets at much higher prices.

New Jersey music fans take on Ticketmaster


AN investigation has been held into how two children were able to walk out of a nursery unnoticed.

Investigation held after two children walk out of nursery


The Phoenix Coyotes have signed University of Michigan star forward Chad Kolarik to an entry level contract.

Coyotes sign ex-college star Chad Kolarik to entry level contract


Eddie Izzard is set to step back in time and trace his own family tree back 200,000 years for a new BBC programme.

Eddie Izzard to trace family tree back 200,000 years


FC Barcelona winger Isaac Cuenca has joined Ajax on loan for the rest of the season.


``Some more coal blocks would be de-allocated,'' Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal told reporters after attending a meeting on infrastructure projects convened by Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

Some more coal blocks to be de-allocated:


President-elect Barack Obama plans to meet with vanquished Republican rival John McCain on Monday in Chicago, his transition office announced Friday.


Angelina Jolie has cast Brad Pitt as an extra in her directorial debut, according to new reports.

Angelina Jolie casts Brad Pitt as an extra


Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday he has no plans to return home, following suggestions that the current government headed by his sister may seek to pardon him.

Thaksin says he has no plans to return home


Junior police officers in Nyanza have been ordered to surrender all small arms assigned to them.

Junior officers ordered to surrender small arms


Ansari is the first vice president of the country to visit the Kargil sector, bordering Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir, where Indian and Pakistani forces had engaged in a bitter conflict a decade ago.


Jamie McMurray, in his first race back with Ganassi Racing, won the Daytona 500 in a thrilling finish, twice making dramatic passes for the leada during a green-white-checkered finish.


On the lakeshore Saturday morning, a bicyclist was killed on a highway overpass in Muskegon.


Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien displayed a host of symptoms that led a police expert to believe he was high on drugs following his arrest in Minnesota last month.


Malaysia Airlines Tuesday launched its Travel Insurance, which will protect passengers from trip cancellation, loss of luggage and overseas medical costs.

Malaysia Airlines launches travel insurance


> Nasdaq is warning Oncothyreon that it has to be compliant with capital requirements by September 15 to prevent its move from the Global Market to the Capital Market.


Kelantan finally claimed the top spot over their rivals Singapore after beating Selangor 1-0 in a Super League encounter at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium here Friday night.

Kelantan claim top spot after beating Selangor 1-0


He said in an interview with Atlanta Radio's 'The Bert Show': ``I'm still learning about girls.


North Korea is threatening to bolster its nuclear arsenal to cope with the start of annual US-South Korean military drills that Pyongyang calls a rehearsal for invasion.

Nkorea threatens to bolster its nuclear arsenal


The Kean University softball team closed out its Spring Break trip with a pair of wins over Manchester University and Wellesley College at the National Training Center on Thursday afternoon.

Softball closes Spring Break trip with pair of wins


President Barack Obama said Sunday he wants to ``keep on pushing'' the economy to keep a fragile recovery on track but also pay more attention to getting debt and deficits under control.

Obama wants to 'keep pushing' on economy


An excerpt from the article, ``Darryl Sutter return will be great theatre -- Calgary Herald'' can be found below.

Darryl Sutter return will be great theatre - Calgary Herald


He performed as Eddie Vedder doing ``Jeremy,'' except instead of a song about a kid killing himself, they rewrote it to be about Jeremy Lin.

Watch Jimmy Fallon (as Eddie Vedder) do ``Jeremy (Lin)''


An immigrant is refusing to leave jail two years after his sentence ended -- because he refuses to say where he is from.


An air quality advisory has been issued for areas of the Lower Mainland from Chilliwack out to the eastern parts of Metro Vancouver.

Air quality advisory issued for Chilliwack


The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Scott Baker on the 15-day disabled list with a strained flexor muscle in his right elbow after Sunday's win against the Kansas City Royals, the Star Tribune reports.

Twins place pitcher Scott Baker on disabled list


WASHINGTON The Supreme Court has struck down the ''millionaire's amendment'' as an unfair way to help opponents of wealthy candidates who spend from their personal fortunes.

Supreme court strikes down 'millionaire's amendment'


The government on Wednesday said rupee depreciation has been contributing to inflationary pressures, even as is it taking steps to contain the price situation.

Rupee depreciation contributing to inflationary pressure:


Norman Whitfield, who co-wrote a string of classics including ``War'' and ``I Heard It Through the Grapevine,'' died Tuesday in Los Angeles.


A Phelps Street man pleaded guilty in Niagara County Court Friday to having an illegal handgun.

Man pleads guilty to having illegal handgun


Will told the host: ``I didn't beat up a guy! We're doing an interview and he says, 'I'm your biggest fan, can I have a hug?'


President Barack Obama has a busy three days of policy and politics ahead.


The Taliban on Saturday released a Chinese engineer they abducted from Dir on December 3 last year, saying it was a 'goodwill' gesture, a private TV channel quoted its sources as saying.


Matthew Miller shares what Google's doing to make it easier to have Android in the workplace.

Google makes it easier to have Android in the workplace


He says there is now not enough time to draw up an effective plan B for the council's redevelopment scheme, which included knocking down Parkside to make way for the blue light centre, before the March financial deadline.


Arnott's and Krispy Kreme have called a truce in their legal battle after Krispy Kreme agreed to rename its Iced Dough-Vo doughnut.


Longtime NBA forward Donyell Marshall is joining George Washington as an assistant coach, reuniting him with GW head coach Karl Hobbs, who was an assistant coach at UConn when Marshall played with the Huskies in the early 1990s.

Marshall joining George Washington as assistant coach


In talks with the IMF, the Serbian government will be obliged to decrease the number of employees in the public sector in the next year, and a demand will be made for the deficit to be increased by 4.5% of the GDP, Belgrade daily BLIC writes.

The government obliged to decrease the number of employees


MNDF had received many reports of emergencies at sea during the last 24 hours which had been characterized with rough seas, heavy winds and rain.

MNDF receives many reports on emergencies at sea during last 24 hours


Brisbane based football freestyler 18-year-old Graeson Cooper wowed the judges with his fancy footwork to claim the prestigious title of Australia's first ever freestyle football champion!

Brisbane football freestyler wows the judges


The Tucson Citizen, which covered the famed ``Gunfight at the OK Corral'' and other notable events as the oldest newspaper in the US state of Arizona, is printing its final edition on Saturday.

Tucson Citizen to print final edition Saturday


A dead man without head was found Monday in Dreamland beach, Bali, the province water police said.


We've lost a long-time ``mover and shaker'' of Point Loma with the recent passing of Nancy Miller.

We lost a ``mover and shaker'' of Point Loma --


The United Nations has called on the US Government to better protect women from domestic violence, saying there are 'systemic failures' which require investigation.

UN calls on the US Government to better protect women from domestic violence


Credit for the country's nuclear programme goes to the politicians, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said on Friday.

Credit for nuclear programme goes to politicians:


Tribal communities across New Mexico will share in nearly $56 million for school improvements, road maintenance and work force training.

Tribal communities across New Mexico to share $56 million for schools


Mainpuri, Jan 31 Two undertrials, facing trial in a double murder, today shot dead a policeman and escaped from custody after hearing in a local court here, police sources said.

Undertrials shoot dead policeman, escape


Bath City endured a nervous 90 minutes against St Albans City before a 0-0 draw clinched them a place in the Blue Square South play-offs.

Bath City clinch place in Blue Square South play-offs


Florida Atlantic University just announced that it will return to a normal schedule Tuesday, after being closed Monday for Tropical Storm Isaac.


After a lull of almost a week, the south west monsoon has been revived in the state on Sunday giving respite to people in eastern and northern Rajasthan where mild to moderate showers were experienced.


A MAN deliberately breached his ASBO so he could get a roof over his head for the night.


An autopsy was completed in Toronto Friday on a body found earlier this week near Barrie, Ont., but identifying the body and releasing the cause of death would not be announced until today, according to Ontario's central region supervising coroner.

Autopsy completed on body found near Barrie, Ont.


Holders Chelsea reached the FA Cup final for the third time in four seasons as goals by Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda and Frank Lampard earned a 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.


Tony winners Laura Benanti and Katie Finneran will host the creative arts awards portion of the 65th annual Tony Awards on June 12.

Laura Benanti and Katie Finneran will host ``creative arts'' portion of Tony awards


Stuart Lancaster today confirmed under-fire Chris Robshaw will keep the England captaincy for Saturday's clash with New Zealand.

Chris Robshaw keeps the England captaincy


A rapist was hanged on Sunday in western Iran, the ISNA news agency reported.


The pilot who took off from Bellingham International Airport last week and crashed in Canada en route to Anchorage has been identified as 56-year-old Victor Andy Barbo of Anchorage.


Australian wheat exports fell to around 1.2 million tonnes in February, compared to 1.4 million tonnes in the previous month.


A Niles woman, driving with a Warren man who was cleared of murder charges and whose family has been shot at twice in the last three months, was shot in the hip late Monday.


Alan Pardew has admitted even he is surprised at how well his Newcastle side has started the new season.


THE State Government has declared war on struggling rail operator Metro, invoking emergency powers to force it to lift its game.

State Government declares war on Metro, invoking emergency powers


Megan Fox recently told Amica magazine why she dropped her strict vegan diet: ``For a year and a half, until about four months ago, I followed a strict vegan diet based on raw fruits and vegetables, no bread, sugar and coffee.


Citigroup downgraded Turkish assets to ``neutral'' saying the country was most exposed of the major in the Central, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa markets to an economic slowdown and risk aversion.

Citigroup downgrades turkis assets to ``neutral''


Why did Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki attack the Mahdi army in Basra last week?


Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine are preparing to welcome tens of thousands of football fans, after years of work to revamp and build match venues as well as upgrade vital air, road and rail infrastructure, the sources report.

Ukraine to welcome tens of thousands of football fans


THE search for a missing city mother of two has been called off after she got in touch with family and police.


Britain today said that pressure applied on Pakistan to take action against terrorists involved in the Mumbai attacks has not worked as it would have liked.

Pressure on pak has not worked as it would have liked:


Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher, who recently launched his own clothing line, says he used to breakdance for money in Manchester City Centre.

Liam Gallagher used to breakdance for money


US stocks opened slightly higher Friday, led by the industrial sector after Boeing said it would boost aircraft production on an expected increase in demand.


Aidan O'Brien completed a clean sweep of Classics on home soil when Septimus won the Irish Field St Leger at the Curragh.

O'Brien completes clean sweep of Classics


Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Neal died on Sunday at the age of 84.


Dowie has been sacked as manager of second-tier English side Coventry City, the Midlands club has announced on its website.

Dowie sacked as manager of English side Coventry


United Nations representatives in Pakistan have appreciated the release of UNHCR official John Solecki and commended restless efforts of the Balochistan provincial government to recover the kidnapped official.

UN representatives appreciate release of John Solecki


I suppose I am one of the very few people that believe that there is no health care crisis in the United States today.


Congressman Alan Nunnelee will host a town hall meeting at the Webster County Courthouse on Monday.


An Ashland woman has been charged with burglary in connection with an early Wednesday morning robbery of a Myers Ave. home.


Punjab farmers are unlikely to benefit from the loan waiver announced in the Union Budget, said Umender Dutt of Kheti Virasat Mission, an NGO working in the field of organic farming.


Two Gordonville firefighters were indicted by a grand jury Thursday, on federal charges.


Veteran aboriginal activist and lawyer, Mick Dodson has been named as Australian of the Year for 2009.


Police are looking for suspects after a 31-year-old Surrey man was shot in Whalley early this morning.


Westchester, Yonkers to share some services to cut costs In an effort to save money, Westchester County and its largest city announced a deal Thursday to team up on municipal services ranging from a shared Human Rights Commission to employee assistance programs.


But it is here, among the country clubs and golf courses that Junior Witter is hoping to begin a glorious Indian summer for his career.

Witter hoping for glorious Indian summer


Africa Cup of Nations co-host Gabon opened the Stade de Franceville on Monday evening with a 0-0 friendly draw against Sudan.


Nazareth College students of the Class of 2016 gave back to the community Friday with their orientation day of service.

Nazareth College students gave back with day of service


Four north suburban mosquito pools sampled in August have tested positive for West Nile virus.

North suburban mosquito pools test positive for West Nile


A marriage swindler has cashed in more than 18.000 Euro from a 58-year-old pensioner in Klagenfurt in Carinthia, Austria.

Marriage swindler cashes in on 18.000 Euro


While the people in the Capital Development Authority claimed that the water supply situation has somewhat improved following the recent rains and snowfall in the catchments area of Simly Dam, the residents of sectors G-6 and G-7 continued to suffer from acute water shortage.

Residents of sectors G-6, G-7 continue to suffer


Saudi Arabia on Thursday beheaded a man convicted of murder in the kingdom's southwest, the interior ministry said.


Frontier Communications recently announced that 2012 network enhancements and capital investments for its operations in Pennsylvania totaled more than $25.5 million.

Frontier Communications announces 2012 network enhancements, capital investments in Pennsylvania


A new bishop has been ordained in Charleston and hundreds of clergy members statewide, as well as the public, saw the historic moment at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Church.


Military officials confirm three young Canadian soldiers were killed in a deadly ambush early Wednesday in Afghanistan.

Three canadians soldiers killed in Afghanistan


NATO condemned a Taliban attack in Kabul, from which Afghan President Hamid Karzai escaped unharmed.


Vulnerable senior citizens are increasingly losing their life savings to unscrupulous individuals who have power of attorney over their finances, the AARP says in a report set to be released Thursday.

Senior citizens can lose life savings via power of attorney


Government-controlled mortgage finance firm Fannie Mae said on Monday that it lost $13.1 billion, or $2.29 a share in the first quarter, compared to a loss of $23.2 billion, or $4.09 a share a year ago.

Fannie Mae lost $13.1 billion in first quarter


Tom Anselmi, chief operating officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, suggest that the Toronto FC fans deserve much better.


Two senior bingo enthusiasts, 75-year-old Smitten Ron Simms and 72-year-old Pat Bongailas, are all set to tie the knot and go on a honeymoon to Malta.

Senior bingo enthusiasts to tie the knot


Tim Bresnan claims England are brimming with confidence at the moment but has warned his team-mates they still have a lot of hard work to do.


Rashtrapati Nilayam at Bollaram in Hyderabad, one of the two Presidential Retreats in the country, will be opened for public viewing for the first time from January 1 to 10.

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad to be opened for public viewing


The US Navy released a statement following explosions at the Boston Marathon's finish line that killed two and injured at least 49.


Cricket and soccer star Ellyse Perry has on-field talent and beauty to match.


LeBron James lets the TNT Crew and the rest of the world know that he is not ready to stop playing basketball and does not want to go fishing when the season is over.

Lebron James does not want to go fishing


The Verne Global data center formally opened in Ásbrú in Reykjanesbær, southwest Iceland, yesterday when acting Minister of Industry Oddný Harðardóttir, Mayor Árni Sigfússon and Verne Global chair Jeff Monroe cut the ribbon.

Verne Global data center opens in Iceland


Four Greenpeace activists today scaled the Treasury building to ask Chancellor George Osborne to provide a ``green bank''.

Greenpeace activists scale Treasury building


County wildlife control agents have evicted a neighbor of the Clintons - a 3-foot alligator fished from a pond in the tony New York suburb where the couple live.


Former Czech president Václav Havel Friday called on Russia to prevent murders of political opponents and other troublesome persons, reacting to the murder of Moscow judge Eduard Chuvashov in April.

Havel calls on Russia to prevent murders of troublesome persons


Bush promised Obama his ``complete cooperation'' during the Democrat's 76-day transition to the White House.

Bush promises Obama 'complete cooperation'


The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Breezy Point, Queens Saturday.


Karmasphere, a provider of big data analytics solutions, has appointed Daniel Moskowitz as the new CFO.


A trial date is set for a former Harlan County special deputy charged with wanton murder.

Trial date is set for former special deputy


Chelsea complained on Friday over a fixture change the club said would give an advantage to Premier League title rivals Manchester United and Arsenal.


Several thousand students are marching through the streets of Montreal in the biggest protest yet against proposed tuition hikes in Quebec.

Thousands of students marching in Montreal


BIRMINGHAM, England -Premier League club Birmingham is close to signing Scotland striker Kenny Miller from Rangers, after having a bid accepted by the Scottish club.

Birmingham close to signing Miller from Rangers


US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice confirms that the American side completely supports the sovereignty and democratic changes in Ukraine, and assures that the USA will keep on supporting these processes.

USA completely support sovereignty and democratic changes in Ukraine --


Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the Red Sox tried to ``steal'' Mariano Rivera from the Yankees with a three-year offer.

Red Sox tried to 'steal' Mo Rivera from Yanks


Lawyers for long-beleaguered and exiled director Roman Polanski want his decades-old case moved from Los Angeles courts in order to give their client a fair shake.

Roman Polanski wants case moved from Los Angeles


Authorities say an 8-year-old boy playing with matches started a brush fire along state Route 260 in Overgaard over the weekend.

Boy playing with matches starts brush fire in Overgaard


50 cent is being sued for sampling the 1971 Persuaders tune ``Love Gonna Pack Up and Walk Out'' on ``Red Rum,'' part of a collection he released as an online freebie three years ago, TMZ reports.


Alex McLeish hailed Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor who he believes will have ``caught the eye'' of England head coach Fabio Capello with his recent performances.


``I think it is time that politicians of my age retire from politics and now the youth must come forward and take over,'' 65 year old Singh said at a function held here on Wednesday to mark the conclusion of his son Jayawardan's second yatra.


7 News has obtained a copy of the racist sign that was posted at a Niagara Falls Department of Public Works garage.


The rupee strengthened by 21 paise to 52.14 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday.

Rupee strengthens by 21 paise against dollar


Governor Tom Corbett today announced the following recent nominations, which are subject to confirmation by the Senate:

Governor Corbett announces recent nominations


Goldman Sachs is out with a research note this morning, where it suggests that traders buy call straddles on Occidental Petroleum to gain exposure to a shale play in California.

Goldman Sachs suggests buying straddles on Occidental Petroleum


Just like his Renaissance namesake, new AC Milan coach Leonardo plans to use the latest scientific advances to create a footballing masterpiece.

New Milan coach Leonardo to create 'masterpiece'


Washington DC, May 16 -Yemen embassy in Washington participated in the meeting of Climate Investment Fund for period from 13 to 15 May at the headquarters of the World Bank.

Yemen participated in meeting of Climate Investment Fund


Over the holiday weekend, drug and liquor offences kept Thunder Bay Police busy.

Drug and liquor offences kept Thunder Bay Police busy


Kuwait Airways plans to lease five planes until it begins buying new ones following its privatisation.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday that no one in Europe will be abandoned in the debt crisis, but underlined her rejection of proposed pan-European bonds ahead of a summit that is to consider new rules for future eurozone crises.

Merkel: no one in Europe will be abandoned


Star striker Archie Thompson said Melbourne Victory had gone ``stale'' under Ernie Merrick, who was sacked as coach of the A-League club on Saturday after six years at the helm.


The government coalition in Latvia does not support a reduction of ministries, however, it is possible that the functions of ministers could be broadened, Regional Development and Local Government Affairs Minister Edgars Zalans told members of the press yesterday.

Coalition in Latvia does not support reduction of ministries


Well, it turns out that Willis may not actually be able to save the world from an asteroid.

Could Bruce Willis save the world from an asteroid?


The Americas editor for The Economist, Michael Reid, stated Tuesday that Colombia does not need ``an eternal strongman,'' in reference to President Uribe's re-election bid.

Colombia does not need an eternal strongman:


SINGAPORE - Oil prices fell below $74 a barrel Tuesday in Asia, extending losses from the previous session as global stock markets slump after a disappointing US consumer spending number.

Oil falls below $74 as global stock markets slump


A truck driver from California was killed in a freak accident just after midnight Thursday in the Columbia River Gorge.


Ford of Canada says it has appointed longtime executive Dianne Craig, shown in a handout photo, as its new president and CEO.

Ford of Canada appoints veteran exec Dianne Craig as new president and CEO


To press the university administration for acceptance of their demands, the teachers of Institute of Business and Management Sciences, NWFP Agricultural University, Wednesday staged a protest demonstration and threatened to boycott classes if they were not given their rights.


The Chicago Blackhawks activated right wing Patrick Sharp from injured reserve prior to Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Kings.


The latest murmurs are that the Apple netbook will be a 10 inch model, putting it head to head against the likes of the Eee PC, rather than the Sony VAIO P.


Democrats in North Carolina are holding health care events across the state, trying to build support for President Barack Obama's overhaul agenda.

Democrats holding health care events across state


Jenna Jameson arrested for battery NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.


GAUHATI, India -Indian police busted an elephant smuggling ring in the northeastern state of Assam, arresting five people and seizing three wild elephants, two of them calves, authorities said Monday.

Indian police bust elephant smuggling ring


Obama, Putin set for June meeting Updated: 13:02, Saturday March 2, 2013 US President Barack Obama has welcomed Russian co-operation on international efforts to confront Iran's nuclear ambitions.


Iran announced on Tuesday it has cut oil exports to two more European Union countries, Greece and Spain, as part of Tehran's pre-emptive retaliation over an EU embargo that is to go into effect in July.

Iran has cut oil exports to two more EU countries, Greece and Spain


Two more people were arrested Wednesday in connection with a Nov. 20 burglary in the Town of Union, the Broome County Sheriff's Office said.

Two more arrested in connection with burglary


Wednesday, Britain and Pakistan agreed on a new joint strategy to fight terrorism, which threatened both countries.

Britain, Pakistan agree on joint strategy to fight terrorism


SDLP MLA Declan O'Loan is to be appointed honorary consul for Romania in Northern Ireland.

O'Loan appointed honorary consul for Romania


International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., a leading global creator of flavors and fragrances, today announced that it will webcast its third quarter 2011 financial results on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 10:00 am EST. Interested parties can access the webcast and accompanying slide presentation on the Company's website at www.iff.com under the Investor Relations section.

IFF to webcast third quarter 2011 financial results on November 8


LOS ANGELES -Leading scorer and rebounder Candace Parker dislocated her left shoulder and is day to day for the Los Angeles Sparks.

Candace Parker has dislocated left shoulder


Today, Ubisoft announced Pure Futbol, an entirely new sports brand that is being developed by Ubisoft Vancouver.


Former NHL forward Bob Probert died Monday, after collapsing in a boat on Lake St. Clair near Windsor.


AN UNEMPLOYED man was jailed for 18 months on Wednesday for attacking his son with a chopper.


Ventrell Jenkins scooped up a fumble and barreled his 285-pound frame 56 yards for the go-ahead touchdown, helping Kentucky win a program-best third straight bowl game with a 25-19 victory over East Carolina on Friday in the Liberty Bowl.Kentucky never led until Myron Pryor forced a fumble with under 5 minutes left while East Carolina was driving.

Kentucky wins third straight bowl game, 25-19


Uranium mining ban to be overturned Updated: 07:36, Wednesday February 15, 2012 Mining companies could soon be able to explore for uranium in NSW, with the government set to introduce legislation to parliament to overturn the ban.


Kolkata, Jan 22 Visa Steel, a part of the Rs.5,000-crore Visa group that is engaged in minerals and metals, posted a net profit of Rs.12.14 crore for the quarter ended Dec 31, compared to a loss of Rs.24.75 crore in the same quarter a year ago.

Visa Steel posts Rs.12.14 crore net profit


The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a new contract with their star center fielder Andrew McCutchen, according to a report.

Pirates agree on new contract with center fielder Andrew McCutchen


A 3-year-old Michigan boy drowned Sunday afternoon at a Sandusky water park, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.


GROWTH in electricity demand may drop 5 percent in the second half from a year ago due to a higher base, energy conservation measures and moderate economic growth, the China Electricity Council said yesterday.


The stoppage work on the River Lee will focus on the removal and refurbishment of the lock's four steel-framed, timber lock gates, each of which weighs between four and five-and-a-half tonnes.


A fisherman has been swept to his death while fishing off the Otago Peninsula this morning.


New broad gauge railway lines laid from Nidamangalam to Mannargudi and between Nagore and Karaikkal will be opened for traffic shortly, the Divisional Railway Manager PVVaidialingam said here on Tuesday.

New broad gauge lines to be opened shortly


Bulgarian mobile operator Mobiltel launches a special section called 'Euro 2008 package' on the Vodafone live! portal, which offers subscribers live coverage of Euro 2008 football matches, as well as various information related to the 2008 European football championship.

Mobiltel launches Euro 2008 package on Vodafone live! portal


EMNDev writes ``Flickr has announced they're adding video playback capabilities to the popular photo service.

Flickr adds video capabilities to service


Lawyers for James Holmes, the man charged in the Batman movie massacre, said Thursday that Holmes is mentally ill. The disclosure came when the lawyers appeared with Holmes at a Colorado court hearing into the attack that left 12 dead and 58 wounded -- an attack that has left Holmes facing multiple murder charges that carry the death penalty.


A theatre production which charts the lives of Scottish soldiers serving in Iraq is to tour Asia for the first time later this year.

Theatre production charting lives of Scottish soldiers to tour Asia


A SENIOR Rochdale firefighter demoted after a pornographic email scandal has been re-instated following an appeal.


Ranveer Singh, whose latest release `Ladies vs Ricky Bahl` has received rave reviews, believes that he was born to entertain and won`t mind performing live if it makes others happy.


Actors Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly planning a secret ``low-key'' wedding.

Bullock, Reynolds planning secret wedding?


Madison police are investigating a reported child enticement on the city's north side.

Madison police investigating child enticement


In a major embarrassment for Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Jaipal Reddy, pro-Telangana activists hurled eggs at him during a public meeting in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Pro-Telangana activists hurl eggs at Jaipal Reddy


Suburban train services on the busy Chennai-Tiruvallur sector were disrupted for over an hour on Thursday evening after an overhead power cable snapped near Kadambattur railway station.

Suburban train services disrupted as cable snaps


ISLAMABAD,Director General ISPR Major General Athar Abbas says Afghan based terrorists are behind instability in Bajaur and Mohmand agencies.

Afghan-based terrorists behind instability in Bajaur, Mohmand agencies:


Continental Nickel Limited announced that it has commenced a diamond drilling program on the St Stephen nickel copper sulphide project in New Brunswick.

Continental nickel commences diamond drilling at St Stephen nickel copper sulphide project


Albania signed two energy deals with Italy on Tuesday to boost cooperation in the field of energy between the two neighbors across the Adriatic Sea.


The city of Turrell, Arkansas is closed for business.


The Bluenose II marked a restoration milestone on Friday.The Bluenose II marked a restoration milestone on Friday.


Brave Japanese helicopter pilots flew over two melting down nuclear reactors in Japan, pouring water on fires at the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Helicopters fly over melting down reactors


The Mariners activated closer JJ Putz from the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.

Seattle Mariners activate closer JJ Putz


Point Of Our Resistance will release the new 24 song album ``Extinction of Trust'' on September 22nd through Get Pissed Stay Pissed Records, with the cassette version coming later in the year on Dead Beat Media.

Point of Our Resistance to release new album


BC-Comerica Securities-Settlement,0128 Mich. AG settles with Comerica in securities probe Eds:


Supermarket chain Iceland is to re-open the online store it closed six years ago due to rising demand from customers.

Supermarket chain Iceland to re-open online store


SWINDON vocalist Jahmene Douglas has said he feels like he is in a bubble as he prepares for the first X Factor live show.


Trial begins for Egypt Copt Updated: 20:04, Wednesday September 26, 2012 The trial opened on Wednesday of an Egyptian Copt accused of blasphemy after posting on the Internet an anti-Islam video that sparked violent protests worldwide, an AFP reporter said.


The Appleton Area School District will host two input sessions Tuesday and Wednesday giving the public an opportunity to weigh in on proposed revisions to the district's materials selection policies.

Appleton Area school district hosts input sessions on proposed revisions to the district's materials selection policies


Shell plans to increase crude production 12 percent by 2014 and is reviewing 30 new projects which have the potential to produce over 1 million barrels per day, the company reported in a news release.

Shell to increase crude production 12 percent by 2014


Malaysians must be united and have a strong sense of determination to face economic uncertainties, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said.

'Unite, have determination to face economic uncertainties'


A new gun court has been established in Cambridge District Court, which serves the town of Arlington.


The number of people living with HIV worldwide continued to grow in 2008, reaching an estimated 33.

Number of people living with HIV continues to grow:


Microsoft Corp. is trying to lift its stock price by boosting its dividend 25 percent

Microsoft trying to lift its stock price


Lake Pointe Medical Center has been recognized by the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Month for December.

Lake Pointe Medical Center recognized as Business of the Month


Deutsche Bank has downgraded Cairn India to 'hold' from 'buy' as the stock now factors in Brent price of $110 per barrel and USD/INR rate of 53.

Deutsche bank downgrades Cairn India to 'hold'


Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson was highly critical of his side after a 4-1 home defeat to Blackpool kept the club bottom of the Championship.

Peterborough United's Darren Ferguson was critical of his side after defeat to Blackpool


He has finally sold his Park Avenue duplex for $12 million to Bryce and Elisabeth Markus, after initially listing it for $15 million in 2009.


A pedestrian was killed Thursday night in Molino.


Long-time conservative leader Paul Weyrich died this morning at the age of 66, prompting an outpouring of praise across conservative political circles.

Conservative leader Paul Weyrich dies at 66


Logan, the wheelchair dog, is a hit with residents at a Calgary long-term care facility.


Britain says it will start to clear the land mines left on the Falkland Islands since its 1982 war with Argentina.

Britain to start clearing land mines on Falklands


Manure has tremendous value in crop production that goes beyond the usual NPK needs of the crop.


The number of repossessions is set to rise, as the credit squeeze makes budgets even tighter.


A red sky on Wednesday afternoon over Carbon and Emery counties drew the attention of many people.


President Barack Obama freed billions of dollars to help the nation's small businesses on Monday, hoping to get credit flowing again to Main Street as well as Wall Street and showering praise on the little guys of American industry who have been complaining about being left out of rescue efforts.

Obama frees billions of dollars for small businesses


The Houston swim team completed its 2010 season Saturday by finishing third in an eight-team district field at Seymour.

Swim team completes season by finishing third at districts


LLOYDS is in talks to sell its Halifax Estate Agencies subsidiary to York-based estate agent group LSL Property Services.


The tiny north Indian city of Mohali has suddenly become a city of detours with thousands of fans streaming in from all over India and neighbouring Pakistan for Wednesday's World Cup semifinal between the arch-rivals.


Michael Vaughan, the former England skipper, expects the opener Alastair Cook to stand among the cricket greats after his eye-catching batting performance in the ongoing four-match Test series against India.

Michael Vaughan expects Alastair Cook to stand among the cricket greats --


Drapers has launched a mobile optimised site giving readers access to fashion news on the move through mobile handsets.


The head of the nation's largest public employee union plans to step down next year, setting up a heated contest to guide a political powerhouse that has been one of the biggest spenders in Democratic campaigns.

Head of largest public employee union to step down


For many months analysts stated that low mortgage rates and the first time home buyer tax credit was stabilizing home prices.

Low mortgage rates and first time home buyer tax credit stabilizing home prices?


Wintery weather all but wiped out the sports schedule for local high schools and Texas State.


A 35-year-old former Warner Robins man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison for child molestation, a Houston County prosecutor says.

Former Warner Robins man sentenced to prison for child molestation


A UND search committee will forward two names to university administration to become the school's new athletic director.


AP-MTHighway Funds, 1st Ld-Writethru,0125 Baucus, Grassley propose an extra $8B for highway fund Eds:

Baucus, Grassley propose an extra $8B for highway fund...


Nine players were released from Bruins training camp today, according to a team news release.


Learnsmarter.com are a UK based software house and they have reached the final 16 in Appquest '11, a prestigious international software competition.

Learnsmarter.com reach the final 16 in Appquest ``11


President Barack Obama began overhauling US treatment of terror suspects Thursday, signing orders to close the Guantanamo Bay detention centre, shut down secret overseas CIA prisons, review military war crimes trials and ban the harshest interrogation methods.

President Barack Obama begins overhauling US treatment of terror suspects


Diesel prices could rise by up to 50% if proposals by the merchant shipping industry to switch to the fuel are approved.


A gunman carrying a grudge against City Hall left a suicide note on his bed warning ``The truth will come out in the end,'' before he went on a deadly shooting spree at a council meeting, his brother told The Associated Press on Friday.

Gunman's note: `the truth will come out'


my1voice today announced that it has launched its feature-rich virtual phone service for small business in Canada.

My1voice launches virtual phone service for small business in Canada


A BALLARAT taxi driver was robbed at knifepoint by a passenger he had driven to Melbourne early this morning.

Ballarat taxi driver robbed at knifepoint


Kristen Stewart is getting a new boyfriend, but for now, it is only onscreen.


Lady Gaga has been slammed by PETA for buying fur coats.


Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville was released from the hospital on Saturday, the team announced.


Plane manufacturer Airbus has issued new guidelines to carriers operating its A330 model, after Australian investigators blamed a computer fault for causing a terrifying mid-air plunge.


Rapper Kanye West is denying a tabloid report that he has cheated on his pregnant girlfriend, reality-TV star and fashion entrepreneur Kim Kardashian.

Kanye West denies cheating on Kim Kardashian


Buford, the smallest town in the US, with only one resident and his own ZIP code, was sold yesterday at auction to two Vietnamese investors who paid nine times the starting price.

Buford, the smallest town in the US, sold to Vietnamese investors


Yellow Pages Group reminds Calgary residents that they have until Sunday, August 19 2012 to opt-out of receiving their 2012 Yellow Pages print directory, scheduled for distribution in September.

Calgary residents can opt-out from receiving the Yellow Pages(tm) 2012 directory


The family of a man killed at an ATM in Ladera Heights is now suing Bank of America.

Family of man killed at ATM sues bank of America


A survey released by Harris Interactive compromised of 2,029 adults found that seniors are spending a significant amount of time online.

Seniors spend significant amount of time online


A 27-year-old Beatrice man has been sentenced to 40 to 120 months in prison for violating the state's sex offender registration laws.


Outbrain announced to its employees this morning that it is acquiring the Atlanta-based Scribit, a content curation platform that allows brands to curate long form content from leading publications on their sites.


Nikhat Kazmi, noted film critic, died this morning at 53.


Daryl Impey will miss the Giro d'Italia after the horrific crash that marred his overall victory at the Tour of Turkey.


Medfusion, the leader in patient-to-provider online communication solutions, announced Tuesday that they have acquired Medem's iHealth suite of services for physicians and the iHealth Personal Health Record solution for patients.

Medfusion acquires Medem's iHealth services


An Omani student delegation participated in a conference chaired by the United Nations in Beirut on peace and security, officials said Saturday.


cosmetology is growing in metropolitan cities of India like Mumbai,Delhi,Banglore.Kaya,Evolve,Richfeel are few beauty chains are operating in metro cities and doing brisk business.


Yesterday Bill Clinton suggested that President Barack Obama ignore Congress and just raise the debt ceiling limit himself.

Can Obama raise the debt ceiling himself?


It looks like it could be a quiet year on the charts without Beyonce, who has announced that she plans on taking a break from her demanding music career.


BRIAN WILSON is rejoining THE BEACH BOYS for a tour to mark the band's 50th anniversary.


Belarus has tightened the customs controls over cargo traffic on the border with Russia, spokesman for the Belarussian State Customs Committee Vladimir Pekhterev told Itar-Tass on Wednesday.

Belarus tightens control over cargo traffic on border with Russia


West Indies made a watchful start to amble to 11 without loss in their World Cup Group B match against Ireland at the Punjab Cricket Association Ground in Mohali, India on Friday.


The 1975 cult classic ``Rocky Horror Picture Show'' is coming to the Reeves Theater to help celebrate Halloween.

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' comes to the Reeves


The new child booster seat bill, which was signed in April, will go into effect on Thursday.


Amidst the controversies over the widening of the National Highways in the state, the Confederation of Indian Industry has observed that the NHs should have a width of at least 45 metres.

'NHs should have a width of at least 45 metres'


Hyundai Motor Co. said it is voluntarily recalling 139,500 Sonata sedans in the US because of a manufacturing defect that could cause drivers to lose steering control.


France coach Marc Lievremont criticised the Six Nations schedule Wednesday that will force his side to host Wales on a Friday evening directly after a weekend of French championship games.

France coach Lievremont criticises Six Nations schedule


A fire destroyed a High Point apartment building early Sunday morning and left two people injured and displaced 12 families.

Fire destroys High Point apartment building


North Korea has built an underground fueling facility near a key launch pad, a news report said Thursday, making it harder for spy satellites to detect signs that a missile is being prepared for launch.

N Korea builds underground fueling facility


As the Russian government debates how to solve a growing demographic crisis, parents across Russia are protesting a lack of preschools, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.

Russian parents protest lack of preschools


DENVER A Mexican drug kingpin who led a fearsome cartel for more than a decade pleaded guilty Friday to US drug and racketeering charges.

Mexican drug kingpin pleads guilty to US charges


Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returned to practice with the Steelers Thursday, just one day after tweaking his right knee.

Big Ben returns to practice after tweaking knee


A World War II veteran will receive a Purple Heart posthumously Thursday during a ceremony at Fort Riley.


Hewlett Packard has confirmed it is set to cut up to 27,000 jobs by the end of 2014.

Hewlett Packard is set to cut 27,000 jobs by 2014


``I think it all comes down to turnout,'' DeVore told reporters during a conference call this afternoon.


HarareFinance Minister Tendai Biti has said he has lost weight due to constant pressure from war veteran, civil servants and President Mugabe who are constantly at his office demanding money.

I have lost weight because of war veterans-Biti


The Bank of England may be faced with a damned if you do, damned if you don't moment in which using monetary policy to fight inflation may actually make the problem worse, according to the Telegraph.

The Bank of England is facing a damned if you do, damned if you don't moment


Stamkos finished the season with 51 goals, tied with Sidney Crosby of Pittsburgh for most in the NHL.


Internet service provider Axxess, well known for their prepaid ADSL vouchers, has launched its own WiFi hotspot service.


News Corporation and new News Corporation today announced that, in advance of the separation of the Company into two distinct publicly traded companies, 21st Century Fox and the new News Corporation, the Company and the new News Corporation have each entered into the previously announced stockholder rights agreements as of June 14, 2013.

News Corporation and the new News Corporation execute previously announced stockholder rights agreements


An Arizona man has been executed for killing and dismembering his adoptive mother.

Arizona man executed for killing his mother


Bulgaria's full smoking ban in closed public spaces has survived on Thursday, as the parliamentary committee on health unanimously voted down its proposed lifting.

Full smoking ban for closed public spaces survives


China Telecom has selected Alcatel-Lucent as the sole equipment provider for its CDMA/EV-DO Rev. B network at the Expo 2010 in Shanghai.

China Telecom selects Alcatel Lucent as equipment provider


Dozens of people have been killed and many more wounded in a Syrian government air strike that hit a bakery where a crowd was queuing for bread, activists said.


After signalling his arrival in Test cricket with a bang, debutant Shikhar Dhawan on Saturday said it was a great moment to receive his maiden cap from Sachin Tendulkar, who told him to be as 'gutsy' in international cricket as he has been in the domestic circuit.


This is a scenario I've noticed more and more recently - a friend's email accounds get hacked, it sends out loads of spam for all sorts of questionable things, and then a follow up email from said friend arrives to apologize and to declare their email account was hacked.


Ten cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Bell County by the Public Health District, according to Lacey Sanders, disease surveillance coordinator.

Ten cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Bell County


Amanda Seyfried and Ryan Phillippe have split just a day after the actress faced the media and defended the actor over reports he was snubbed by Rihanna at a party.


Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has banned his players from holding a club a Christmas party this year, according to the News of the World.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson bans players' Christmas party


On August 14, when whole of Bollywood was grieving the demise of veteran actor Shammi Kapoor, not far away a little known yet a master of his trade, art director Shanti Das also passed away.


Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo is packing her bags and leaving ``General Hospital'' after returning to the show for a year.

Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo leaving 'General Hospital'


If President Obama really wants to help people with insurance, then why wait until 2013 for it to commence?


A San Antonio woman charged with killing her baby has a history of abandoning children.

San Antonio woman charged with killing baby


Text4FreeOnline.com has released a mobile marketing tool built specifically for small and local business.

Text4FreeOnline.com releases mobile marketing tool


The number of hungry people in the world swelled by 40 million to touch the 923-million mark in 2008, chiefly due to higher food prices.

Number of hungry people swells by 40 million


Better roads around the country will depend on whether ratepayers pay their dues on time.

Better roads depend ratepayers paying their dues


Phoenix fans can get autographs, meet players and coaches face to face and interact with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay student athletes at the first Phoenix Fan Fest tonight.


MOSCOW -- ``Russia has returned to Latin America, including Cuba,'' Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in Havana about the results of his five-day tour of the southern continent.


The iconic Jaguar will soon launch C-X75, a hybrid supercar, priced in the range of British 700,000 pounds plus local taxes, an official said in Mumbai on Friday.


Former Waco-area pastor Matt Baker, who was indicted late last month for murder in the 2006 death of his wife, pleaded not guilty Thursday morning during a hearing that's attracting national attention.


New Delhi, Mar 14 Japanese auto major Honda today said it has postponed the preview of its small car Brio in India, originally scheduled for March 17, due to the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week.

Honda postpones preview of ''Brio'' in India


The Bank of India recently opened a new branch at Natun Bazar area in Nagaon district which is recognised the 12th of its kind in the State.


Months after announcing their separation, Elizabeth Hurley has finally filed for divorce from estranged husband Arun Nayar.


RECENTLY formed Tropical Storm Fred strengthened early Tuesday in the eastern Atlantic and threatened to grow into a hurricane in coming days, US meteorologists said.


He adds that the benchmark ten year looks like an excellent buy at around 8.10-8.15 and the risk reward ratio could be in favour of the investor.


Actor Matt Damon rallied teachers Saturday at a march in Washington decrying the widespread use of standardized testing to judge how well teachers, students and schools are performing.

Actor Matt Damon rallies teachers in Washington


MOSCOW // The Spaniard Juande Ramos was sacked as CSKA Moscow coach today following Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Russian Premier League rivals FK Moscow, the club said.


A late night tip to Crime Stoppers has lead to the arrest of a third suspect in the shooting of Houston's first Hispanic female officerAuthorities arrested Andrew Garcia around 1:30am in southeast Houston without incident.


Mounties say there's no doubt a body found near Sundre is that of a missing hunter mauled by a bear.

Body found near Sundre is that of hunter


Sarkisian said it was likely that he would meet Turkish President Abdullah Gül soon, adding that negotiations were underway for such an encounter.


While the Android platform continues to see increasing sales and market share one of the biggest criticisms of it is the fragmentation, and this isn't helped by the fact that each carrier normally carries its own version of a device and can be slow pushing out updates to handsets, but today we have news that Windows Phone 8 will offer a carrier opt out option to users.

Windows Phone 8 to offer carrier opt out option


ProLogis, a leading global provider of distribution facilities, announced today that it has leased more than 415,000 square feet in southern France to Point P, one of France's top distributors of construction materials and a subsidiary of the Saint-Gobain Group.

ProLogis leases 415,000 square feet in southern France


A baby giant panda born last week at a Tokyo zoo died of pneumonia on Wednesday, according to park officials who had initially hailed the birth as rare success for Japan's captive breeding programme.


Maori leadership and Maori specific marketing is needed to reduce smoking among Maori, a study has found.

Maori specific marketing needed to reduce smoking among Maori --


The Azeri defense minister will visit Iran upon an official invitation extended to him by his Iranian counterpart Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi.

Azerbaijani defense minister to visit Iran


A TEENAGER has been accused of raping a woman in Harringay and then robbing her of her possessions.

Teenager accused of raping and robbing woman


Former terror suspect Mohamed Haneef says he hopes a judicial inquiry into his bungled case will give him a ``clean slate'' to get on with his life.


A COMMUNITY cinema with only two screens is to host a film festival showing a wide variety of films, both old and new.


London, March 27 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that 'the global financial crisis was caused by white people with blue eyes'.

'Global financial crisis caused by white people with blue eyes'


Veteran Awami League leader Abdur Razzak, also a key organiser of the Liberation War of Bangladesh, was laid to eternal rest with state honours at the capital's Banani Graveyard yesterday.


Famitsu is reporting that the DSi has already sold over 2 million units in Japan.


Giuseppe Rossi scored to give Villarreal a 1-0 win over Hercules on Wednesday to end a four-game winless streak in the Spanish league.

Rossi gives Villarreal 1-0 win over Hercules


Kim Kardashian and Kanye West plan to employ three nannies and want to build an extension to their house for their staff to live in.


ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. is pleased to report that RB Milestone Group, LLC, initiated coverage of ProMetic with a research report about the company.

RB Milestone initiates coverage of ProMetic


Lake Delton, a major tourist attraction in the Wisconsin Dells area that emptied into the Wisconsin River last June, is expected to be restored by Memorial Day, Gov. Jim Doyle has announced.

Lake Delton to be restored by Memorial Day


She told the BBC cyber crime was a ``new and growing'' danger.


Brad Paisley and Keith Urban helped raise more than $1.7 million for Nashville flood relief during a fundraising concert and telethon at the Ryman Auditorium on Sunday.

Brad Paisley, Keith Urban help raise $1.7 million for Nashville flood relief


Company seeking money to build space telescope A Washington company that wants to send robots into space to mine precious metals from asteroids has found another way to use the expensive technology it's developing for its space venture.


By Joseph Lawler on 9.13.11 @ 2:28PM The key part: ``out of every dollar that I earn, how much do you think that I deserve to keep?''

'How much do you think that I deserve to keep?'


Live Sport Reports Chelsea to back financial fair play deal Chelsea are set to back both a wage increase cap and a compromise financial fair play deal at Thursday's showdown meeting of all 20 Premier League chairmen, it can be disclosed.


Delta Air Lines Inc. is closing reservation call centers in Seattle and Sioux City, Iowa, on Sept. 1, eliminating about 350 jobs.


Five people and five New York-based companies are accused of importing hazardous and counterfeit toys from China to sell in the United States.