BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Jason Lowe has joined League One outfit Oldham Athletic on loan until the end of the season.

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Lowe joins Oldham on loan


Pakistan and Afghanistan on Saturday launched a high level reconciliation commission and Pakistani Prime Minister assured the visiting Afghan President of his country's full support to Afghan led peace efforts.

Pakistan-Afghanistan launch high level reconciliation commission


The IMF has came out with a new code of conduct for its employees, both management and staff, along with a warning that strict disciplinary action would be taken if there was any violation of this code.

IMF comes out with a new code of conduct


Sauber driver Sergio Perez has been released from the hospital just two days after his accident during the qualifying session of the Monaco Grand Prix this past Saturday.

Sauber driver Sergio Perez released from hospital after two days --


US lawmakers are rallying behind Israel, reaffirming its right to self-defense in the face of Palestinian rocket attacks.


A MAN drowned in the River Great Ouse at Kelpie Marine in Roxton after he fell in and became trapped.


A teenager was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Penant Hills yesterday.

Teenager seriously injured after being hit by a car


Former Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy will pay a $1,000 fine for the improper use of a state cellphone, use that prompted his exit from office in February.

Former Lt. Gov. Sheehy to pay $1,000 fine for improper use of cellphone


China is expanding its search for possible infections after the mainland's second A/H1N1 flu case was discovered.

China expands search for possible infections


Tax authorities are being forced to replace a highly successful Pakistan Customs Computerised System with ASYCUDA, as recommended by the World Bank.


New from Imagination Technologies, the PowerVR VXD380 advanced video decoder supports all major HD and SD video formats, including the new Chinese AVS standard.

Video decoder supports all major HD and SD formats


Greece may file an official protest against Turkey over a dangerously low overflight of Turkish fighter jets above a Greek frigate in international waters, RIA Novosti reported citing the Greek military officials.


Metal Biz reported that TISCO is planning to produce 2.4 million tonnes of stainless steel in 2009, higher 200,000 tonnes over the original target of 2.2 million tonnes in early this year.

TISCO to produce 2.4 million tonnes of stainless steel in 2009


EXPANSION AFL club Gold Coast have appointed home-grown Marcus Ashcroft as football manager as they build their brains trust ahead of their 2011 competition entry.


Takashimaya Co. will open its first Chinese outlet in Shanghai in 2012, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

Takashimaya to open outlet in Shanghai in 2012: sources


Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials today announced the star entertainer lineup for the 2012 Show.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces lineup


ESTATE agency Countrywide this morning said it would raise net proceeds of £191m from its IPO, after pricing its shares at 350p each yesterday.

Countrywide to raise net proceeds of £191m from IPO


A big rig carrying Christmas trees overturned Friday morning, causing the closure of the 101 N to 110 S connector.

Big rig carrying Christmas trees overturns


Sports betting industry is gradually increasing popularity, which explains why many sports betting systems become available nowadays.


Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voeller said Monday that it was up to the club to decide whether Chile international Arturo Vidal can leave the club.


A health alert remains in effect while concerns continue over smoke hovering in the sky over Bakersfield and parts of Kern County.

A health alert remains in effect due to concerns over smoke


Scarsdale fire sends 2 to hospital Two people were hospitalized after a fast-moving fire broke out in a Scarsdale home next to the Sunningdale County Club on Wednesday morning.


PTI May 4, 2013, 06.19PM IST With government liberalising FDI norms and setting up a system to speed up mega projects, Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said India story of investment is ``just starting out''.

India story on investment is just starting out:


Two Idaho grizzly bears part of a Fish and Game Department population monitoring program have been found dead.


The OPP are on the lookout after a report of a missing person was called in, yesterday.

OPP are on the lookout for a reported missing person


If you want to know how to rap like a pro, then check out the ``Freestyle Method'' course.


Harrow Borough manager David Howell accused his side of complacency after their 3-0 defeat at Harlow Town on Tuesday night.


`` that Spreadtrum and WingTech Group have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at leveraging their respective leading edge chip and handset design technologies.

Spreadtrum and WingTech enter strategic partnership


Pace specialty salsas scored six awards in the National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show``s 2009 ''Scovie`` Awards Competition, one of the most competitive and recognized gourmet food award competitions in the country for salsas, hot sauces, and barbecue sauces.

Pace® specialty salsas score in awards Competition


An earthquake, with an estimated magnitude of 6.9-7.1, has hit Tokyo, Japan.


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is calling for more partisan cooperation in Washington as he rallies supporters in Florida.

Mitt Romney calls for more partisan cooperation in dc


Carlyle, the US private equity group, is to target the UK student housing market following an agreement to build on a number of sites across London through a new joint venture.


Global foreign direct investment inflows have risen to $1.24 trillion in 2010 from $1.18 trillion in 2009, says a new United Nations Conference on Trade and Development report.

Global foreign direct investments rise to $1.24 trillion --


Gartner predicts that worldwide wireless e-mail users will reach 1 billion by year-end 2014.

Worldwide wireless e-mail users to reach 1 billion by 2014


A suspect in the deaths of five people made a first appearance Wednesday on new charges that he plotted from jail to kill several people including law enforcement officials.


FC Pyunik has officially withdrawn from CIS Cup, explaining the decision by the need to prepare for other tournaments, including national team matches.


A 20-year-old Gatineau man successfully broke himself into jail Tuesday night when he wouldn't take no for an answer.


Actor and comedian Jim Carrey will publish a children's book, ``How Roland Rolls,'' in September, his publisher said on Thursday.

Comedian Jim Carrey to publish children's book


SBI may slip further, below Rs 2670-2640, says Jai Bala, Chief Market Technician, cashthechaos.com.

Sbi may slip further, below Rs 2670-2640:


Jordan on Sunday barred pro-Palestinian US and European activists from trying to cross into the West Bank for delivering school supplies to students.

Jordan bars activists from crossing into West Bank


A La Puente man was arrested this morning and taken into custody on suspicion of committing lewd acts on a child over a period of several years, according to the Los Angeles County sheriff's department.

Man arrested on suspicion of committing lewd acts on a child


US stocks pared gains as Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi won a budget vote in parliament, even as he failed to muster an absolute majority.

U.S. stocks pare gains as Berlusconi wins vote without majority


'No Work No Pay' policy should be implemented to bring foreign investment, said Surendra Bir Malakar, president of Nepal Chambers of Commerce in the capital on Wednesday.


Officials say 17 bodies have been removed from a Modesto funeral home after complaints the home was taking too long to cremate the bodies.

17 bodies removed from Modesto funeral home after complaints


In an early morning Christmas Eve vote, the Senate passed the historic health care reform by a vote of sixty to thirty-nine.


The inter-ministerial committee on economic policy convened Thursday chaired by Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis.

Inter-ministerial committee on economic policy convenes


Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi called for a ceasefire and negotiations with Nato powers in a live speech on state TV early on Satuday, just as Nato bombs struck a government complex in the Libyan capital.

Muammar Gaddafi calls for ceasefire in Libya


An East Texas school bus driver has been hurt in a wreck that left the vehicle on its side.

East Texas school bus driver hurt in wreck


A couple celebrating their one-year anniversary was torn apart when a man tried to retrieve a water bottle from Lake Michigan and apparently drowned to death early New Year's Day near Buckingham Fountain.

Man dies trying to retrieve water bottle


Four people were injured during a drive-by shooting in Hartford just before midnight Tuesday, police said.

Four injured in drive-by shooting in Hartford


Israel offered on Wednesday to start direct peace talks with Lebanon, saying all issues would be negotiable, including a tiny piece of Israeli-held land on the countries' mutual border that Israel has long argued does not belong to Lebanon but that the Lebanese say is theirs.

Israel offers to start peace talks with Lebanon


Service 1st Bancorp, parent holding company for Service 1st Bank and Charter Services Group, Inc., announced first quarter 2008 financial results.

Service 1st Bancorp announces first quarter results


Kingston Technology has tied up with ``The MobileStore'', India's leading mobile retailer.

Kingston Technology ties up with ``the MobileStore''


I've never had that said to me before on the air - ``Andy, you will get death threats''.


Anderson County Sheriff's Office says a police chase ended Monday afternoon at Pendleton High School.

Police chase ends at Pendleton High School


national student loan cohort default rate remains historically low at 5.2 percent.


At closing today, Taiwan stock soars slightly by 10.88 points, or 0.22%.

Taiwan stock up slightly by 10.88 points


The State Government has rolled out a new IT policy for giving comprehensive support for the development of the IT sector.

State government rolls out new IT policy


Domestic cleaning brand Ecover has hit back at a recent report that found many house cleaning products and manufacturers are exaggerating their green claims.


A suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday killed eight children and one policeman, officials said, adding the target of the strike was Afghan and international forces.

Suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan kills eight children


Global rating agency Fitch said on December 13 2011 that it had revised the outlook on the long-term foreign and local currency issuer default rating of Bulgaria to ``stable'' from ``positive'', citing the gloomy economic growth prospects in Europe.

Fitch revises outlook on Bulgaria to 'stable'


China says Japan has been 'hyping up crisis and deliberately creating tension' in the relations between Beijing and Tokyo.


ENGINEERING firm Rolls-Royce has signed a £3.2bn deal to supply British Airways with engines for up to 61 aircraft, in the first sale of its Trent 900 engine since one exploded in mid-air on a Qantas flight last year.

Rolls-Royce signs £3.2bn deal with British Airways


LONDON Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion on Wednesday, a 12-0 victory via a British jury that removes a key barrier to his becoming the next coach of England's national team.

Tottenham manager Redknapp cleared of tax evasion


New Jersey is getting a slight boost in homeland security funds, but the state's two US senators say urban areas are still not getting enough.

Nj gets slight boost in homeland security funds


A strong earthquake of 6.1 magnitude hit Iceland today 50 km southeast of the capital Reykjavik, damaging buildings in nearby Selfoss and sending terrified residents running into the streets.


A day workshop was conducted on 9 th may 2008 in Kathmandu jointly with Nepal Engineering College on ``Environmental Degradation on World Cultural Heritage in Kathmandu Valley: focusing on Changunarayan''.

Workshop: ``environmental degradation on World cultural Heritage in Kathmandu Valley: focusing on Changunarayan ''


AP Feb 17, 2011 23:31:58 PM NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will not get into a public debate with Mario Lemieux over league discipline.

Bettman not getting into a public debate with Mario Lemieux over league discipline


Jennifer Aniston is planning to mark her 40th birthday by getting a boob job and adopting a baby boy.

Jennifer Aniston is planning to adopt a baby boy


Gordon Hayward scored 22 points to help tiny, fifth-seeded Butler of the Horizon League beat No. 2 Kansas State 63-56 in the West Regional final Saturday to advance to the Final Four.


Commodity trader Glencore (GLEN.UL) is expected to buy back its Prodeco coal mines from Xstrata for about $2.5 billion, analysts said on Thursday as the deadline loomed for a decision.

Glencore expected to buy back Prodeco coal mines


Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe reportedly told a former minister in his government that he wants to retire but fears his party would disintegrate, an independent weekly said on Sunday.


Peyton Manning is back, and it's like he never left.


Indy racer and ``Dancing With The Stars'' champion Helio Castroneves was indicted earlier today in Miami on tax evasion and tax fraud charges.

``Dancing With the Stars'' winner Helio Castroneves indicted on tax evasion


Australian black metallers Nazxul have announced a string of upcoming North American tour dates in June.

Nazxul announces North American tour dates


A Bahraini woman identified as Fatima, a close relative of prominent Bahraini rights activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, said she was sexually assaulted by Saudi-backed forces in her house, Press TV reported.


Despite their deepening political divide, the United States and Saudi Arabia are quietly expanding defense ties on a vast scale, led by a little-known project to develop an elite force to protect the kingdom's oil riches and future nuclear sites.

The United States and Saudi Arabia expanding defense ties


ASUS today announced the Eee Box, a low-power compact computer.


Stanford coach Trent Johnson was ejected in the first half of the Cardinal's NCAA tournament game against Marquette on Saturday after getting two technical fouls.

Stanford coach Trent Johnson ejected in first half of NCAA tournament game against Marquette


Pakistan wants a ''just settlement'' of the Kashmir issue with India in accordance with UN resolutions and the ``aspirations'' of the Kashmiri people, President Asif Ali Zardari said today.

Pakistan wants 'just settlement' of Kashmir issue:


India will help train Afghan security forces under a deal signed by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, according to a copy of the agreement released by India.

India to help train Afghan security forces


The bodies of a man and a woman in her 30s have been found at a house in Suffolk.

Bodies of man and woman found in house in Suffolk


Millipore has acquired Oxford, UK-based BioAnaLab in a bid to expand its biopharmaceutical services offerings into the European market.


Australian employment fell in June as the global recession reduced demand for exports such as iron ore and coal, prompting mining companies to fire workers.


Firstcall has recommended `Buy` on Marg with a target price of Rs 193 against the current market price of Rs 175.25 in its report dated May 24, 2010.


The Real IRA has claimed responsibility for a gun attack last night that killed two British soldiers and wounded two.

Real IRA claims responsibility for gun attack


Daylight saving time begins at two o-clock am Sunday.


Texas-based discount carrier Southwest Airlines Co. Thursday revealed plans to optimize its flight schedule by canceling 31 existing roundtrip flights and adding 40 new roundtrip flights in key growth cities.

Southwest Airlines optimizes flight schedule


Two George County men were arrested Friday on methamphetamine charges in separate incidents, according a news release from George County Sheriff John A. Keel.

George County men arrested on methamphetamine charges


A manhunt is under way early this morning after a 15-year-old girl was reportedly raped in a Wan Chai alley at around 6.30pm near a busy shopping area yesterday.


Charlie Sheen offered his former ``Two and a Half Men'' co-star Angus T. Jones a role in his FX show ``Anger Management'' following negative comments the 19-year-old made about the CBS sitcom, according to ABC News.

Sheen offers role to Angus T. Jones on 'Anger Management'


A Bushwick man was stabbed to death on Saturday outside his home at 95 Weirfield Street.


RAFAEL BENITEZ has signed a new deal with Liverpool to keep him at Anfield until 2014.

Rafa BENITEZ signs up with Liverpool until 2014


Scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory and the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign recently reported a new technique for directly writing composites of nanoparticles and polymers.

New technique for directly writing composites of nanoparticles and polymers


Flare caused Brazilian club fire: police Updated: 12:35, Wednesday January 30, 2013 The lead police investigator into a nightclub fire that killed 234 people in southern Brazil says the music group playing at the time lit a flare designed for outdoor use that set the club's ceiling on fire.


Apple has won sanctions against Samsung Electronics for its failure to produce source code in a patent-infringement case in federal court in San Jose, California.


The Bears tried out punters today at Halas Hall Wednesday as punter Adam Podlesh continues to struggle.


McKesson Corporation today announced that it has signed a national agreement with Community Health Systems, one of the nation's leading operators of general acute-care hospitals.

McKesson signs agreement with Community health systems


Barrick Gold, the world's biggest gold producer, said on Monday it had no plans to spin off its Australian assets, Gary Halverson, president of Barrick's Asia Pacific division said.

Barrick says no plans to spin off Australian assets


Oscar Mayer, the third chairman of the Wisconsin meat-processing company bearing his grandfather's name, died of natural causes at the age of 95, in Fitchburg, Wis. Mayer retired from the company in 1977.

Oscar Mayer, former sausage company chairman, dies


In 2009, the prospects for information technology graduates may be brighter than some analysts think.


A NEW redeveloped dinghy sailing centre has been unveiled by Malahide Yacht Club at the Broadmeadows Estuary, heralding a new era in the club's dinghy racing and sail training activities as well as kickstarting a major membership drive.


Talented speedster Luke Morahan has re-signed with the Queensland Reds until the end of the 2013 season saying he is proud to be both a Queenslander and a Reds Player.


This week the BC Legislature resumed sitting in Victoria with the opening of a new session and the traditional Throne Speech delivered by our Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Steven L. Point.


Japanese drug maker Daiichi Sankyo has introduced its oral anticoagulant drug Lixiana in Japan.

Daiichi Sankyo introduces Lixiana in Japan


Wisconsin-based band Bon Iver will appear in a fitness DVD.


Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle presided over the Budget debate today in his role as Deputy Speaker and the Chairman of Ways and Means.

Chorley's MP presides over Budget debate


Bruce Willis and his production company are being sued for four million dollars for an alleged breach of contract.


Tomlin, during his press conference on Tuesday following Pittsburgh's 16-13 overtime win, said Roethlisberger has a shoulder sprain and was still undergoing tests.

Tomlin says Roethlisberger has shoulder sprain


Bombardier Aerospace forecasts a return to sustained growth in the business aviation market, although deliveries won't improve significantly this year.


Authorities say a Bradenton man died after being stunned by a Taser as he attempted to flee arrest.

Bradenton man dies after being stunned with Taser


The Congress today critisised BJP on the conviction of its former president Bangaru Laxman in a corruption scandal, saying it showed the double standards of the saffron party.

Congress critisises BJP on conviction of Bangaru Laxman in corruption scandal


Monarch celebrated its 40th Birthday with a special celebratory flight from Luton to Menorca on 05-Apr-08.


Pakistani inflation accelerated for the first time in seven months in December, limiting room for another interest-rate cut to boost a struggling economy.

Pakistan inflation accelerates for first time in seven months


MONTREAL Emile ``Butch'' Bouchard, a longtime Montreal Canadiens captain and four-time Stanley Cup winner, has died Saturday.


DUBLIN, Ireland & NORWOOD, Mass. - Covidien and Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. today announced that Covidien has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Aspect, a global market leader in brain monitoring technology.

Covidien announces definitive agreement to acquire Aspect Medical Systems, Inc.


Emmy-Award winning recording artist Stan Bush, a worldwide icon of Melodic Rock, releasing his new album ``Dream the Dream'' now available at stanbush.com!

Stan Bush's new album ``Dream the Dream''!


President Hugo Chavez proclaimed Venezuela had been ``robbed'' of their victory goal after his team was beaten on penalties by Paraguay in the Copa America semi-finals.

Chavez proclaims Venezuela was ``robbed of victory goal'' against Paraguay


A Japanese supertanker damaged near the strategic Strait of Hormuz was involved in a collision, but the cause was unknown, a Fujairah ports official said on Thursday.

Japanese supertanker was in collision: official


The family of the Danziger victims talked about Wednesday's guilty plea.


Partial solar eclipse began in Pakistan; the eclipse will be visible in Europe, North Africa and Central Asia, today.

Partial solar eclipse begins in Pakistan


Washington - Former US vice president Dick Cheney suffered a mild heart attack when he was hospitalized Monday after feeling chest pains, a statement released by his office said.


A Norwegian man caught with child porn on his laptop at Winnipeg's airport has been deported from the country, a Canada Border Services Agency spokesperson said yesterday.

Norwegian caught with child porn deported


World stocks rose on Tuesday after three days of consecutive declines knocked them to 6-year lows, while government bonds slipped as fears grew governments may need to issue huge debt to fund economic stimulus packages.

World stocks rise; government bonds slip


A yacht had to be towed back to Flushing after its engine caught fire south of Lizard point.


Marek is scheduled to die at 6 pm Wednesday.


Travel firms have cancelled flights from Manchester Airport to Mexico after the deadly outbreak of swine flu.


A state appeals court has ruled in favor of former Cleveland Browns player LeCharles Bentley, saying the team can't force NFL arbitration to halt a lawsuit on his career-ending staph infection.

State appeals court has ruled in favor of former Cleveland Browns player LeCharles Bentley


Whether they rode in litters carried by men in livery, in ornate horse-drawn carriages, or later in cars, popes have always travelled in style.


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will officially present his resignation at 1930 GMT to President Giorgio Napolitano, the head of state's press office said in a statement on Saturday.

Berlusconi to present resignation at 1930 GMT:


Despite Bulldozer not being the success that everybody has hoped for, AMD has now stopped shipping Phenom II and Athlon II processors fabricated on the 45nm node, except for one such chip in the P II line.

AMD stopped shipping Phenom II and Athlon II cpus


After seven years of marriage, LeAnn Rimes announced on her website that she and husband Dean Sheremet will divorce.


An American soldier was killed in an attack in eastern Iraq on Wednesday, the US military said in a brief statement.

American soldier killed after attack in eastern Iraq


Florida lawmakers have formally expressed regret for the state's long support of slavery in a resolution calling for reconciliation.

Lawmakers express regret for state's support of slavery


Jordan next week will host an international youth congress from the Middle East, North Africa and Europe to discuss political and economic challenges, organizers said today.

Jordan to host international youth congress


Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan has said that the PTI would fully support the lawyers' long march scheduled for March 9.

PTI fully supports lawyers'' long march:


Ashwani Gujral, Technical Analyst is of the view that Idea Cellular can go upto Rs 72.


Amy Winehouse has been taken to hospital after fainting at her home in north London, her spokesman said.

Winehouse taken to hospital after fainting


Limited dry sowing has commenced in the Upper North, with farmers in many districts likely to commence sowing crops regardless of rainfall during the latter part of April, according to the latest PIRSA Crop and Pasture Report Summary.


BURBANK, Calif. Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young has been nominated for two 2010 Grammy Awards.

Neil Young nominated for two 2010 Grammy Awards


Russian athletes took 18 medals at the European Athletics Junior Championships in Tallinn, Estonia.

Russian athletes take 18 medals in Tallinn


A bill that would expand a requirement that Maine manufacturers pay for recycling of some products faces some powerful opposition from business and industry representatives.


The Maine Department of Corrections says a prison inmate found dead in his cell died of natural causes.

Inmate found to have died of natural causes


Severe weather has toppled trees in Missoula as storms move across western Montana.

Severe weather topples trees in Missoula


The critically acclaimed gay romance film Weekend has won two awards at the British Independent Film Awards.


The increasing use of biofuels is undermining food security by forcing up the price of food crops, a new report from the House of Commons International Development Committee has found.


DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Sunday called for ``short, medium and long-term solutions'' to address the various aspects of Sri Lankan Tamils issue.

Karunanidhi calls for solutions to Sri Lankan Tamils issue


DC Comics confirmed today that its next weekly series will be Wednesday Comics, a title and format designed to evoke the Sunday comics section.

Dc confirms next weekly series, Wednesday Comics


The Canadian stock market has been one of the worst places to invest in 2012 and, despite improving valuations, that weakness could linger on, warns a research report Tuesday from National Bank Financial.

Canada one of the worst places to invest in 2012


Peter Graves, star of the television series Mission Impossible and the Flying High films, has died.


Metro Police are investigating a pair of home invasions where the suspects tied up their victims.


Fujitsu has introduced its public cloud service in the UK, the US, Australia, Singapore and Germany based on its Global Cloud Platform strategy announced in 2010.


A young woman staying at a city backpackers was attacked last night as she returned to her lodgings.


More than 100 beekeepers from across the state will convene in Cape Girardeau this weekend for the Missouri State Beekeepers Association's fall conference.

Beekeepers to convene in Cape Girardeau this weekend


pSivida has received its first quarterly payment of $500,000 from Pfizer as specified by the terms of an exclusive worldwide collaborative research and license agreement signed by the two companies in April, pSivida announced in a press release.

PSivida receives first quarterly payment from Pfizer


A 47-year-old Florida man has been charged with capital murder in the death of a Texas woman Thursday night in rural Hancock County.


Air Tahiti Nui has cancelled all flights to and from Papeete, Tahiti, due to a strike by government employees at Faa'a International Airport, the main gateway to French Polynesia.


Palestinian militants fired a rocket on Saturday from the Gaza Strip into Israel, the first such attack since direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian National Authority resumed two days ago.

Palestinian militants fire rocket into Israel


Campbell Newman says he has nothing to fear if he is called before the Floods Commission of Inquiry.


A Lincoln man is hurt in a crash along Interstate 135 near Salina Friday evening.


There is word from a court in Cleveland that a jury has reached a verdict in the murder trial of a former Cleveland firefighter.

Jury reaches verdict in murder trial of former firefighter


Rangers All-Star defenseman Marc Staal, who has missed every game so far this season while recovering from concussion symptoms, has been cleared by a specialist to begin ``light physical activity.''

Staal cleared for 'light physical activity'


Just as speculation surrounding the identity of the Democratic vice presidential nominee hit fever pitch, Sen. Joe Biden returned from war-torn Georgia late Monday and spoke strongly against Russia, while pledging to provide aid to Georgia.


Intel Corporation has launched a new chip for tablet computers, as the world's most powerful semiconductor company aims to become a contender in the market for mobile chips.

Intel launches chip for tablet computers


ONS analysis shows UK households are using less energy, but paying more for it!

We're using less energy - but paying more for it!


A Turkish criminal court accepted indictments against the four top Israeli commanders who led the 2010 raid on the Gaza-bound Mavi Marmara ship.

Turkish criminal court accepts indictments against Israeli commanders


The US dollar slipped versus the Japanese yen on Wednesday, but held its ground versus other major rivals.


A Somerset County businessman who had pledged funding to an area school building program faces federal fraud charges.

Somerset County businessman faces federal charges


― The Saints waived receiver Adrian Arrington to make room for the recently re-signed John Carney on the Saints roster.

Saints waive Arrington to make room for Carney


DENVER ― Lawmakers are working on backup plans for the state's tough new ethics law that bans them from accepting gifts and free meals in anticipation of a ruling later this month from the state Supreme Court on an injunction that put it on hold.

Lawmakers working on backup plan for ethics law


Sovereign wealth funds that control an estimated $3 trillion in assets will meet in Singapore this week to discuss a code of ethics aimed at allaying Western fears that their investments are politically motivated.

Wealth funds to discuss 'code of ethics'


San Leon Energy said that it has made ``significant progress'' on its 100 percent-owned Durresi license in Albania, with interpretations of data received from seismic analysis identifying ``several new large oil and gas prospects''.

San Leon Energy made significant progress on its 100 percent-owned Durresi license in Albania


Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson lock lips in a passionate kiss on the set of Marley & Me in Miami, Florida on Tuesday.


The government on Monday said any doctor going to the US for higher medical studies would have to sign a bond with it before leaving and honour the document by returning to India after finishing the study period.

Doctors going to US for studies will have to sign bond for return


Four teachers from the Halton Catholic District School Board are going to South Korea this summer as part of a teaching and cultural exchange partnership.


Florida-based Radiation Shield Technologies announced its new radiation protective fabric has received a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office.


Authorities say an 18-year-old Merrill teen has died from injuries he sustained in a rollover accident in Lincoln County Tuesday afternoon.

Merrill teen dies from injuries sustained in accident


Google on Tuesday announced to shut down five products which are not core to its business.


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -Mike Piazza is retiring from baseball following a 16-season career in which he became one of the top-hitting catchers in history.


Signing of water project on ISPA program for the town of Sliven has been canceled.

Signing of water project on ISPA program cancels


Chesnara plc, the UK-based holding company of life assurance services provider Countrywide Assured plc, has acquired the entire issued share capital of Moderna Forsakringar Liv AB from Moderna Finance AB.

Chesnara acquires Moderna Forsakringar Liv from Moderna Finance


Urbana's city development planner has resigned, and plans to take a job near Tampa Bay, Fla.


Later that morning the commissioners voted to guarantee the refinanced bond at their regular biweekly meeting.

Commissioners guarantee refinancing of bond


In an exclusive interview, Santosh Rajan senior manager of operations at GFA, informed that GFA is looking to open 100 new stores by the end of fiscal 2009-2010.

GFA to open 100 new stores by end fiscal 2009-2010


Asda has offered to sell 47 Netto stores across the UK to resolve local competition concerns raised by the merger.


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are a great couple but it seems that their relationship is not looking good.Robert Pattinson is jealous of the male partner of Kristen Stewart.The relationship between Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart would not be looking good and for good reason!

The relationship between Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart is not looking good


After holding separate meetings with negotiators Zoran Jolevski and Adamantios Vasilakis, UN mediator in Macedonian-Greek name dispute Matthew Nimetz met with UN Secretary General Ban-Ki-Moon.


Marine ecologists at Oregon State University have shown for the first time that tiny fish larvae can drift with ocean currents and ``re-seed'' fish stocks significant distances away -- more than 100 miles in a new study from Hawaii.

Tiny fish larvae can drift with ocean currents and ``re-seed'' fish stocks significant distances away


Mumbai, April 29 Actor-singer Ali Zafar, who began his Bollywood journey with comedy film ``Tere Bin Laden'', feels that actors don't get typecast in the Hindi film industry.


Officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks say all the surplus nonresident big game and elk combination hunting licenses have been sold.

Surplus nonresident combination licenses sell out


What the results of the study show is that the State applies a double standard to charter schools vs. traditional public schools.

State applies double standard to charter schools and traditional schools


``No Congress leader has ever apologised to Punjabis so far for the anti-Sikh riots of 1984,'' Majithia said adding that Rahul should apologise to Punjabi community for ``deliberately tarnishing'' the image of Punjabi youth.


After five years of marriage, Christina Aguilera has filed for divorce.


The woman died on Sunday with swine flu as the primary cause of death in Dunedin hospital.


Robert Pattinson has reportedly moved out of the home he shares with girlfriend Kristen Stewart, according to People magazine.

Robert Pattinson moves out of home shared with Kristen Stewart


A deputy constable shot an armed woman who tried to run from law enforcement on Thursday, officials told KPRC Local 2.


American sports painter LeRoy Neiman, known for his brilliantly colored, expressionist screen prints of athletes has died at the age of 91, APA reports quoting Press TV.

American sports painter LeRoy Neiman dies at 91


The rupee on Tuesday plunged by 56 paise, or almost 1%, to trade at 58.43 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market due to renewed dollar demand from importers and appreciation of the US currency overseas.

Rupee plunges 56 paise against dollar in early trade


A man has died after being shot in the back at an east Tulsa taco stand parking lot.

Man dies after being shot in Tulsa parking lot


The Singapore Exchange will scrap its 90-minute trading lunch break from March as part of the city-state's efforts to enhance its standing as an Asian financial hub.


The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina hopes a ``bumper crop'' can help in the fight against hunger.


The Boeing Company today unveiled the hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system, a demonstrator that will stay aloft at 65,000 feet for up to four days.

Boeing unveils Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system


After more than a decade of work and $3.5 billion, US engineers have completed the world's most powerful laser, capable of simulating the energy force of a hydrogen bomb and the sun itself.

US engineers complete laser capable of simulating force of hydrogen bomb


The BBC has spent almost £277m on redundancy payments in the past seven years, new figures have revealed.

BBC 'spends £277m on redundancies in seven years'


British software company Micro Focus International Plc said on Thursday it was to buy US peer NetManage Inc for an agreed $73.3 million, or $7.20 per share.

Micro Focus to buy NetManage for $73.3 million


Gerber Scientific Inc., which makes equipment used for producing signs, specialty graphics, apparel and optical lenses, said Thursday it amended a credit agreement to give it more flexibility.

Gerber Scientific amends credit agreement


Some worse-than-expected US inflation figures have spooked the markets on both sides of the Atlantic.


BC-Trans Fat Ban,0152 Boston bans trans fats in foods served in restaurants, groceries, joining other cities Eds:

Boston bans trans fats in foods served in restaurants, groceries,...


The last 11 Cypriot evacuees from Libya arrived on Saturday in the Greek air base of Souda in Crete and are expected to be repatriated to Cyprus.

Last evacuees from Libya arrive in Cyprus


When an elk tangled with a garbage bag, you could say the garbage bag won.


Super Star Rajinikanth's wife Latha Rajinikanth met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi yesterday at his Gopalapuram residence and formally invited him to the engagement ceremony of her daughter Soundarya on February 17.


Former Pride welterweight and middleweight champion Dan Henderson may be possibly heading to Strikeforce after failing to come to terms with the UFC on a new contract.


DANA MILBANK For Jackson, the rules do apply By Dana Milbank, The Washington Post Jesse Jackson Jr. arrived in court wearing a leather bracelet, not the gold-plated Rolex watch he bought with $43,350 in federal campaign cash.

Dana Milbank For Jackson, the rules do apply


Sonoma Valley firefighters are again on the move, battling wild fires raging across the state.


Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi slipped to the joint third spot after settling for an easy draw with GM Viorel Iordachescu of Moldova in the seventh round of the 12th Dubai Open International chess tournament here today.


Bligh promises flood action Updated: 07:39, Saturday March 17, 2012 Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says she will implement the recommendations in the flood inquiry's final report lock, stock and barrel, if Labor is re-elected next Saturday.


Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said on Wednesday that parliament was the mother of all institutions and country's solidarity and destiny lies in accepting of its sanctity and supremacy wholeheartedly.

Parliament is mother of all institutions:


Britney Spears has said that she will not be performing at this year's Grammy Awards.

Britney Spears 'not performing at grammys'


The Thielmann's Athletic Club held its 29th annual Mexican Bestball golf tournament on Saturday at Riverdale.

Thielmann's Athletic Club holds golf tournament


A York man was stabbed twice early Monday morning outside a city bar in the 400 block of East Market Street.


Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to open a Commonwealth summit in Perth, amid tight security in Australia's city.

Queen Elizabeth II to open Commonwealth summit in Perth


Them Crooked Vultures are already planning a second album, even though their first record only hit shelves this month.

Them Crooked Vultures planning second album


Thousands of Venezuelan workers march on Thursday in this capital in support of the socialist candidates for the September 26 parliamentary elections.

Venezuelan workers to march in support of socialist candidates


Apple® introduced the new wireless Magic Mouse, the first mouse to use Apple's revolutionary Multi-Touch™ technology.


Volkswagen is to take a 42 per cent stake in sports carmaker Porsche for Euro 3.3bn by the end of 2009.

Volkswagen to take 42 per cent stake in Porsche


Police have released more details on a scary home invasion in the northeast yesterday afternoon.

Police release more details on home invasion


A GREENWICH MP is tying the knot with a fellow MP who used to be his parliamentary aide.

Greenwich MP ties the knot with fellow MP


SEVERAL GP practices in Harrow are failing to meet minimum standards in areas ranging from quality of care to staff levels.

GP practices failing to meet minimum standards


Just weeks ago, it seemed inconceivable the Republicans could win control of Congress this fall.


Free State Stars coach Steve Komphela says his side are not far off from where they wanted to be ahead of the two-month Premiership break for the holiday period and the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.


South Korea have equalized against Uruguay, as both teams look to become the first to book a place in the World Cup quarter finals.


Bogut sent home with concussion Updated: 19:55, Saturday January 14, 2012 Andrew Bogut missed Milwaukee's 102-76 NBA mauling at the hands of champions Dallas, sent home before the match with concussion.


Mochi Media, a Flash game advertising network and payments platform funded by Accel Partners and Shasta Ventures, has been acquired by Shanda Games for $60 million in cash and $20 million in equity.


Austrian Airlines will be sold to Lufthansa: such news was announced yesterday by the Austrian carrier, after a meeting of the committee in charge of the privatization process.

Austrian Airlines: ``will be sold to Lufthansa''


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Lightning Strike booked his ticket for a trip to the Cheltenham Festival with victory in the novices' chase at Leicester.


A dog trained in detecting explosives is credited with saving the life of a Jackson County Marine in Afghanistan.


While CNN this morning has a headline implying that Bush is offering tongue to the Saudi King to get oil prices down, there is one other historical piece of illogic that has too often shaped US foreign policy and is clearly winning what little mind George Bush has.


LVMH's purchase of Italian jeweller Bulgari for 3.7 billion euros could show Hermes that LVMH can work with family businesses, LVMH Chief Executive Bernard Arnault told Le Figaro in an interview.

LVMH shows Hermes can work with family businesses


Pfizer Inc. reported higher third-quarter earnings early Tuesday on lower sales.

Pfizer reports higher earnings on lower sales


The New Orleans Hornets are all set to give Chris Paul an extension on his existing contract.

New Orleans Hornets to give Chris Paul an extension:


ESSENDON captain Jobe Watson would be the first AFL player to be stripped of his Brownlow Medal if serious drug allegations against the Bombers are proven.

Essendon captain Jobe Watson could be stripped of his Brownlow Medal


A Killdeer trucking company is being investigated for allegedly dumping oil well waste on roads.

Killdeer trucking company being investigated


The Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus has been priced for the UK, ahead of landing on contracts later this year.


Syncapse, the leading Social Performance Management platform for the world's most valuable brands, today announced it has agreed, subject to closing conditions, to acquire Clickable, a top social and search advertising management and intelligence platform based in New York City.


When critics berate Cramer for changing his mind, his frequent response is from the wisdom of John Maynard Keynes, ``When the facts change, I change my mind.


For decades he has influenced our thinking on the mysteries beyond the stars â€`` despite being almost totally paralysed.And now Prof Stephen Hawking has become a discovery in his own right.The 70-year-old, who suffers from motor neurone disease, is the subject of a Science Museum exhibition that celebrates his life and work.

Stephen Hawking to be subject of Science Museum exhibition


Australian shares declined in early trading on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 index trading down 0.3% at 4,921.90.

Australian shares decline in early trading


Brenntag has established a new sales region in Southern Germany located in Nuremberg, Bavaria.

Brenntag establishes new sales region in Germany


Tourism revenues declined by 4.6% y/y to USD 9.52bn in Q3, according to data of the statistics institute.

Tourism revenues decline 4.6% y/y in Q3.


WestJet flight carrying 153 passengers and six crew members from Vancouver to Honolulu has made an emergency landing at Vancouver airport on New Year's Eve after one of its tires was damaged during takeoff.


VOCAL critics of the borough council's Costa Coffee deal have vowed to maintain their opposition despite several failed attempts to halt it.

Critics of borough council's Costa Coffee deal vow to maintain opposition


A new events management firm, Shire Events and Tours, on Monday launched its services in the country with a promise to revolutionalise the industry.


Police are looking for both the victims and the assailants after an alleged assault on a man and an indecent assault on a woman in Lower Hutt last night.


Rockers LED ZEPPELIN have confirmed they are to tour under a different name while they are without frontman ROBERT PLANT.

Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin to tour under different name


Minnesota voters could have two chances this fall to set new rules for their state lawmakers -- from when they meet to what they're paid.


Andy Pettitte took the stand today in the Roger Clemens perjury trial and described how he grew up admiring the star pitcher he is expected to testify against.

Andy Pettitte takes stand in Roger Clemens perjury trial


LSU is working to keep Landon Collins, the No. 1 player in Louisiana, at home for college.

LSU working to keep Landon Collins at home


England Test captain Andrew Strauss has returned to county action for Middlesex after a brief rest following England's tour to Sri Lanka.


Nigeria has halted transmission of Guinea worm disease, bringing closer the moment when a disease is eradicated from the planet for just the second time in history, former US President Jimmy Carter said on Thursday.

Nigeria halts transmission of Guinea worm


A judge has ruled that Hobby Lobby will not be required to pay daily fines in connection with its failure to provide access to certain types of birth control through health care plans for employees.

Hobby Lobby not required to pay daily fines


A 47-year-old Jones County man was killed tonight in a one-vehicle motorcycle accident on Old Highway 15 South in the Glade community.

Jones County man killed in motorcycle accident


Yet another Nano car caught fire in the capital today, prompting Tata Motors to say it will look into the cause of the incident, which comes three months after a company probe that declared the car ``absolutely safe''.


Mexicana de Aviacion, one of the two biggest carriers in Mexico, said Tuesday it filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors in a Mexico City court so it could ``restructure costs and ensure the company's viability.''


The Hang Seng Index closed at 20,399.57 on Thursday, down 68.17 points or 0.33 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 20,399.57, down 68.17 points


Barclaycard is relaunching its Freedom rewards programme with a new credit card that allows cardholders to collect points when they spend in any store.


A light dairy Italian dinner will be served followed by entertainment provided by ``Have music, will Travel,'' featuring Cindy Schwadel and Peter Riga Jr.


Divers found the body of a missing deer hunter, near Laurie, in Camden County.


An 8-year-old Colorado Springs boy whose feet were burned by coal dust in a freak accident Monday is recovering from surgery and has been upgraded to good condition.

Boy burned by coal dust is recovering from surgery


It's all systems go for ``OC at the PICC,'' the concert of Ogie Alcasid and Ryan Cayabyab slated on October 8 in the PICC Plenary Hall in Pasay.


An LG Twins pitcher has been questioned over his alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal.


The wife of retired baseball star Roberto Alomar has obtained a temporary injunction against him, following a domestic dispute over the weekend.


The Brazilian real closed slightly weaker against the US dollar Tuesday in thin volume, as the greenback eked out small gains against the euro.

Brazil real closes slightly weaker in thin volume


Olympic weightlifter Matthias Steiner was defending the title of super heavyweight champion when he buckled and dropped 196kg on his head.

Weightlifter Matthias Steiner drops 196kg on head


Allahabad, June 30 Activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal today staged a demonstration here in protest against the killing of 26 security personnel in Chhattisgarh and demanded that all Maoists and ``their Leftist supporters'' be charged with treason.

Maoists and leftists should be charged with treason:


IBM has been recently granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for a multitouch floor that would be able to detect various shapes and weights and differentiate them as adults, children, or pets.


The new Harry Potter film has broken box office records around the world, taking some $330 million globally in one of the biggest opening weekends of all time, its makers and estimates said on Sunday.

New Potter film breaks box office records


Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.1 percent, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Payroll employment rises 115,000 in April;


London : ``Avatar'' actress Zoe Saldana says she believes fashion is an ``art form'' and so she puts a lot of effort into picking out her outfits.


Iran will now play Albania in a friendly in Istanbul on May 27 after Iraq pulled out.


European and Spanish champions Barcelona would like to recruit two more players before the close-season transfer window closes at the end of the month, coach Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.


Israeli President Shimon Peres collapsed during a conference in Tel Aviv on Saturday and briefly lost consciousness.

Israeli president Shimon Peres collapses during conference


Power-starved Bihar will buy 200 MW of electricity from the open market to meet demands in the summer season, an official Thursday said.


Singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, whose hits include ``Baker Street'' and ``Stuck in the Middle with You,'' with Stealers Wheel, has died at the age of 63.


Liberty lose to Shock but still get playoff berth Temeka Johnson put on a show in what could possibly be her last home game with the Tulsa Shock.


Pier 1 Imports gave $1.1 million to US Fund for UNICEF, representing proceeds from sale of UNICEF greeting cards during 2009 holiday season.


JUI-F MPA Mufti Kafayat Ullah said Amir Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Baitullah Mehsud had become ready to quit the course of war and hold dialogue when US killed him through drone attacks under a conspiracy.

Baitullah Mehsud killed through a conspiracy:


We are looking to talk to Leon County teachers who are working non-education related jobs over the summer.

Leon County teachers, are you working during the summer?


A Felicity man survives two tornadoes after having to rebuild his home after a twister 16 years ago.


Time Inc. and Getty Images will jointly launch LIFE.com, the companies announced today at the Interactive Advertising Bureau's MIXX Conference in New York City.

Time Inc. and Getty Images jointly launch LIFE.com


New York Knicks All-Star forward Amar'e Stoudemire is out indefinitely with a bulging disc in his lower back, the National Basketball Association team said.

Knicks'' amar’e Stoudemire is out indefinitely with bulging disc


An ``escape artist'' steer known for wandering from his pasture was rescued Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 5, after falling into the deep end of his owners swimming pool.


A 60 metre, 650 tonne warship is due to sail in to Fishguard tomorrow, for an action packed weekend celebrating the Royal Navy's ties with Cardigan Bay.


Loonie in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is dropping in currency trading on the FX market right now.

Canadian dollar drops in currency trading


Holbrooke, a longtime US diplomat who wrote part of the Pentagon Papers, was the architect of the 1995 Bosnia peace plan and served as President Barack Obama's special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, has died.


Engage Super League referee Ian Smith is to step down from his role as referee to take up the full-time post of Rugby League Match Officials Coach.


ASU Gammage today announced the availability of a mini-subscription package, which includes four shows and starts at just $61.40-a great sample of a blockbuster Broadway season.

ASU Gammage announces a mini-subscription package including four shows


DAVID Miliband today played the part of a proud older brother as he spoke publicly for the first time since losing the race for the Labour leadership.


cPanel, the leading innovator and developer of control panel software for the web hosting industry, welcomed Ben Fisher from The Hosting News as the new director of marketing.

CPanel welcomes new director of marketing


The British government urges quick deployment of additional AU troops in Somalia to help return peace, stability and security to the war ravaged horn of Africa nation.

British government urges quick deployment of AU troops to Somalia


A women was arrested after she reportedly stole stainless steel parts from a business and was trying to sell them to a local recycling facility, Pinellas Park police reported.


Goldcorp Inc., the world's second- largest producer of the metal by market value, plans to sell a Guatemala silver mine for $505 million in cash and shares in the acquiring company.

Goldcorp sells Guatemala silver mine for $505 million


Deep interest rate cuts have saved 350,000 borrowers from mortgage stress, the nation's peak home building group says.

Rate cut saves 350,000 from mortgage stress


A 21 year old man has appeared in court charged in connection with stabbing a 19-year-old woman in Milford last night.

21-year-old appears in Court charged with stabbing woman in Milford


Wimborne drivers beware, drivers being caught by Dorset police committing driving offences are still coming out with silly excuses for their careless driving, including one driver who was using a laptop and another inputting a calorie count into an iPhone.


Halle Berry says a paparazzi photographer went too far to get a shot of the actress holding her infant daughter, trespassing onto her private property and snapping them hanging out in the backyard.


A new simmers social network, daily news and reviews web site has just gone live!


No surprise, president-elect Barack Obama received broad support here in Hawaii.


TV production giant Endemol has bought a 50% stake in celebrity website Holy Moly in a deal which will apparently see the gossip brand move into TV, music, film and fashion.


In comments published three days before municipal elections that could punish his party, French President Nicolas Sarkozy admitted that he had made mistakes, but declared that he would stick to his reform policies regardless of the outcome of the vote.


Argentina and France agreed on Monday to strengthen their military ties through joint defense projects.

Argentina, France agree to strengthen military ties


After being such a large disappointment to the New England Patriots, the Denver Broncos have now acquired running back Laurence Maroney, who will go on the free agent market after this season, from the Patriots.

Denver Broncos acquire Laurence Maroney from New England Patriots


A Dutchess County special education teacher has been accused of having sex with a 15-year-old disabled student.

Teacher accused of having sex with disabled student


Bert Blyleven has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the first Dutch-born player to be enshrined thanked his late father and his 85-year-old mother for the drive and determination he needed to succeed.

Blyleven inducted to baseball Hall of Fame


Days of French and German movies will be arranged in the Tengis cinema May 13 to 18.

Days of French and German movies to be arranged


Former champions Mayo were relegated from Division 1 of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League after losing a crunch basement battle against Tyrone on Sunday.


New Delhi, Aug 25 Cash-strapped Air India today said it would not delay the payment of salaries to its employees this month even as a large number of staffers staged protests in different parts of the country.


Corruption cases involving Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat and Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong have been closed.

Corruption cases against Nik Aziz and Wee Ka Siong closed


Fitch graduate Matt Harvey, shown pitching for Triple-A Buffalo on July 16, will make his major league debut Thursday for the New York Mets in Arizona.

Fitch grad Harvey making major league debut


The one refrain that emerged from the different voices in the National Democratic A on the Union budget for 2008-09 was that more should have been done for farmers, especially those who were in the clutches of private money-lenders.


A South Carolina man is accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl that he knew in August.


Nicki Minaj has shot a video for Birdman's latest single ``YU Mad,'' featuring Lil Wayne.

Nicki Minaj shoots video for 'YU mad' featuring Lil Wayne


Ndoors Interactive today announced that Atlantica Online's ``Unlock Your Way to Atlantica'' mega-event has entered into the final milestone of the contest.

Atlantica Online's mega-event enters final milestone


Indian carrier Jet Airways is dropping its Heathrow-Amritsar service from December 1 as the carrier trims capacity and cuts costs.


Drug addicts and alcoholics who refuse treatment could have their benefits withdrawn, it was reported today.

Drug addicts who refuse treatment 'may have benefits withdrawn'


Style icon Sonam Kapoor had a huge crush on singer Shaan long time back.


People walk on a construction waste hill next to a residential area during sunset in Beijing, March 22, 2013.

People walk on a construction waste hill in Beijing


A new study has revealed that the tumour suppressor p53 not only stops cells that could become cancerous in their tracks, but it also controls somatic cell reprogramming.

Tumour suppressor p53 also controls somatic cell reprogramming


Former Real Radio 104.1 FM deejay Shannon Burke will remain in jail after Seminole County Sheriff's Office deputies re-arrested him Wednesday evening.


The University of Connecticut softball team split its doubleheader with Seton Hall on Sunday.

Softball splits doubleheader with Seton Hall


Archaeological treasures are brought to life as real images are enriched with digital information on a virtual tour through ancient buildings, creating a more vivid experience for the museum visitor.

Archaeological treasures brought to life


Goldman is trying its best to cover up the losses that it made during currency betting and other similar trades for which it took $1.3 billion from Libya's sovereign-wealth fund in early 2008.

Goldman trying best to cover up the losses


Charles Gwathmey, an architect known for his influential modernist home designs and famous clients like director Steven Spielberg, has died.


A Bosnian couple enslaved a German girl for eight years, starving and beating her, local media have reported.


China Wood Market Monthly Report is a research report focusing on China's wood and products market, mainly covering wood, panel board, paper-making, furniture, etc. It contains abundant historical data and figures as to provide quantities of materials for insiders to study Chinese wood market.


Israeli stocks were higher at midday on Monday, aiming for a fourth day of gains, with the real estate stocks a particularly strong sector.


The controversial floods levy has passed parliament's lower house, bringing it one step closer to reality.


``I will continue to teach students in my hometown until I can't.''

'I will continue to teach until I can't'


Pakistan has increased its defence budget by about $1.28bn, according to documents submitted to the International Monetary Fund.


Leti and Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have begun a monthly seminar series for students and professionals to discuss technical issues facing micro- and nanotechnology researchers.

Monthly seminar series for students and professionals to discuss technical issues facing nanotechnology researchers


Bosnian operator HT Eronet has launched '!hej Internet', a new mobile internet offer aimed at prepaid customers.

HT Eronet launches '!hej internet' for prepaid


US Senator Bob Casey, US Senator Pat Toomey and US Representative Glenn Thompson today nominated Joe Paterno for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, for his substantial contributions to collegiate athletics, higher education and American society.

Casey, Toomey nominate Joe Paterno for Presidential Medal of Freedom


The State budget approved by the Cabinet Monday attaches importance to projects related to research and development and science and technology projects for the e-government.

Budget attaches importance to research and development


MASAYUKI Kishida gave the Japan long course nationals its second national record in as many days, scorching the 50 free final to make him the third-fastest performer in the event this year.


Google Inc. is developing a new UK headquarters which could be worth as much as 1 billion pounds when finished, the latest overseas property deal for the cash-rich US Internet group.


Former US president George W. Bush defended his decision to invade Iraq, said ``risk takers,'' not government are needed to salvage the world economy and offered his advice to current US administration during a luncheon speech in Calgary.


Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been immortalised in bronze after commissioning three statues of himself.

Arnold Schwarzenegger immortalised in Bronze


The London Stock Exchange comfortably beat quarterly revenue forecasts with a 17 percent rise, boosted by interest on short-term loans to Italian banks.


These applications have the potential to deliver highly targeted advertising and that's why investors are pouring cash into companies like Geodelic, which just raised $3.5 million from Clearstone Venture Partners and Shasta Ventures.


Serbia plans to attract investments worth 4-5 billion dollars in 2012, said Minister of Diaspora Srdjan Sreckovic.


Jon Scieszka, the author of picture books like ``The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,'' has officially handed over the ambassador orb.


Police in Nampa, Idaho say a missing toddler has been found safe in Farmington, NM, and the child's non-custodial mother has been arrested.


Minichiello inks new Titans deal Updated: 18:23, Friday June 8, 2012 Mark Minichiello, the most capped player at the Gold Coast Titans, has signed a two-year contract extension with the club.


State Minister for Administrative Reforms Taufik Effendi said regional administrations rejecting direct cash assistance would receive a guidance.

Minister : regional administrations rejecting cash assistance to receive guidance


Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Rogers Cup due to an injury.


Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, meets with Rev. Billy Graham, center, and his son Franklin Graham, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Montreat, NC

Mitt Romney meets with Rev. Billy Graham


A rare June storm soaked the West Side over the weekend, delivering rainfall which reportedly measured more than an inch in many areas and approached two inches just east of Newman.


AmTrust Financial, a privately held regional bank holding company based in Cleveland, has just filed for bankruptcy.


Seniors Helping Seniors provides a unique approach to in-home care for seniors


Wolves defender George Elokobi today signed a new three-year contract at Molineux then waited to learn whether he will start at Everton.


Forty firefighters from Ryde, Newport, Sandown, Yarmouth, Bembridge and Shanklin tackled the blaze at Wellwood Glade at around 2am.


In partnership with The Wireless Alliance of Boulder, Colo., ACS has launched a cell phone recycling program at its 15 retail stores in Alaska.

Alaska Communications Systems launches cell phone recycling


A fire at the University of Fiji's Samabula Campus has partly destroyed the server room and library this morning.

Fire partly destroys server room and library


APA-Kigali The African Union election observer mission has called for credible Rwandan parliamentary polls that opened this Monday morning throughout the country, urging that good elections are a cornerstone for strong democracy and African integration, according to a press release issued here Monday morning.

AU observer mission calls for credible Rwandan parliamentary elections


Ralepelle injured his knee earlier this year prior to the warm-up match against the Boland, but Smook is satisfied with his rehabilitation and said he had been cleared to play for 15 minutes.


Another voter poll has confirmed NSW Labor is headed for a record election defeat with the government clinging to just 22 per cent of the primary vote.


US technology giant Apple has seen profits beat forecasts, but warned that current quarter profits would fail to meet analysts forecasts.


In this week's news, a US customer has been banned from buying anymore iPads and to make things more scrutinizing, this is a lifetime ban for the ``unfortunate'' customer.

US customer to be banned from buying iPads


50 Cent has announced that he will releasing a new headphone line in the coming weeks.


PM Julia Gillard has met with her Chinese counterpart and has agreed to visit China next year.


A Hendersonville woman was indicted on first-degree murder charges in the smothering death of her newborn twin boys.

Woman indicted in death of newborn twin boys


The popular microblogging service, Twitter has launched a new Japanese mobile platform to penetrate into its market.

Twitter launches new Japanese mobile platform


An Israeli air strike killed the Hamas military commander for the Gaza-Egypt border town of Rafah early on Friday in the latest in a spate of deadly raids on the Islamist-controlled Gaza Strip.

Israeli air strike kills Hamas commander


United Airlines surged in September at Pittsburgh International Airport, but US Airways slumped and the facility's overall passenger traffic declined again, according to the September airline traffic report released Friday by the Pittsburgh Airport


Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi had sex with several prostitutes, prosecutors claimed today, trying to get permission to search some of his homes.

Berlusconi 'had sex with several prostitutes'


In one of his first interviews since he took office, President Barack Obama struck a conciliatory tone towards the Islamic world, saying he wanted to persuade Muslims that ``the Americans are not your enemy'' and adding that ``the moment is ripe for both sides'' to negotiate in the Middle East.


Progressives for Immigration Reform will host a national conference discussing US immigration policy, conservation, and the environment.

Progressives for immigration Reform to host national conference on immigration


Tens of thousands of Romanian public workers went on strike Monday to protest the government's decision to slash wages by one fourth to reduce the budget deficit to some 6.8 percent of gross domestic product.

Thousands of Romanian workers go on strike


GROCERY wholesaler Metcash, which supplies independent grocers operating under the IGA brand, ended the year on a high after its victory over the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.


Justice Markandey Katju, Chairman of Press Council of India, who was guest of honour on the occasion said Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great is the creator of modern India who enunciated the ``Sulah-e-Kul'' policy.

Mughal Emperor Akbar was creator of modern India:


An arrest has been made in the David Warner assault case out of Pullman.

Arrest made in David Warner assault case


Gov. Nikki Haley on Wednesday announced that some 600 new jobs are coming to South Carolina.

Governor Haley: 600 new jobs coming to South Carolina


Serena Williams has pulled out of the US Open because she is still recovering from surgery on her right foot, the American world number one said today.


He is accused of robbing a BDF soldier at gunpoint and today 28 year old Clarence Grant, a fisherman from Ontario Village was charged with robbery when he appeared today in the Magistrate's Court.


The Kansas City Chiefs retained offensive co-ordinator Chan Gailey and hired former New Orleans defensive co-ordinator Gary Gibbs on Tuesday as new coach Todd Haley filled out his staff.

Kansas City Chiefs retain coach Chan Gailey and hire Gary Gibbs


A British occupation soldier was killed in southern Afghanistan, British Ministry of Defense said, taking to 376 the number of UK soldiers to be killed in the war0torn country since the 2001 US-led invasion.

British occupation soldier killed in Afghanistan


Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has vowed not to allow attacks on embassies in Cairo, saying the Egyptian people reject such ``unlawful acts.''

Egypt's President Morsi vows not to allow attacks on embassies


Gov. Jerry Brown received mixed reviews from the immigrant community Monday for signing a bill that grants driver's licenses to some undocumented immigrants while vetoing other bills that would have limited deportations and strengthened labor protections.

Brown signs bill granting driver's licenses to some undocumented immigrants


A new study says that Hepatitis B virus targets men more fiercely than women, setting off serious problems like cirrhosis and liver cancer.


President Barack Obama announced plans to expand offshore drilling for oil and gas Wednesday, arguing that it was critical to the cause of energy independence and thus a matter of national and economic security.

Obama announces plan to expand offshore drilling


Governors Rule has been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir after Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad submitted his resignation without facing floor test in the Assembly.

Governor'''s Rule imposed in Jammu and Kashmir


When the new season starts for the National Hockey League, whenever that may be, the heavy focus is going to be whether or not the Los Angeles Kings can avoid a Stanley Cup hangover.

Can the Los Angeles Kings avoid a Stanley Cup hangover?


Honda Motor Co. dedicated its first Indiana car assembly plant Monday against the backdrop of a slumping economy and a possible multibillion-dollar bailout for the three largest US automakers.

Honda dedicates its first Indiana car assembly plant


A Delhi court on Monday denied bail to the sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi.


Kris Srikkanth, co-mentor of the new outfit Sunrisers Hyderabad, asserts that they have a well balanced team at disposal.


The city's public auction on Saturday includes 150 vehicles that were seized in accordance with the municipal DWI forfeiture program.


Troubled Mississauga-based timber company Sino-Forest has reached a deal with its noteholders, avoiding a default, but has agreed to pay an outstanding interest payment as well as a one per cent waiver fee.


Stocks pulled back from their early highs as financial stocks, which had been surging, retreated.

Stocks pull off earlier highs, financials retreat


On the afternoon of April 28, 2009, Chinese President Hu Jintao met with former French President Jacques Chirac at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.

Hu Jintao meets with former French President Chirac


When I saw the headline that said ``World Press Freedom Day was Celebrated in Ethiopia'' followed by the speech from Shimles Kemal, I could not stop being amused and wonder what goes to the mind of this man when he is lying on the world stage.

``World press freedom Day was celebrated in Ethiopia.''


Prince William can make Australians love the British royals again following his whirlwind tour, Jason Donovan says.


Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney secured a high-profile tea party endorsement in South Carolina earlier today.

Romney secures tea party endorsement in South Carolina


A Budd Lake man was arrested today and charged with aggravated assault after leading police on a car chase through Morris and Warren counties, police said.

Budd Lake man arrested after car chase through Morris and Warren counties


Seven months after launching his White House bid, Rick Santorum has attracted his first congressional endorsement.

Rick Santorum attracts his first congressional endorsement


GORDON Brown last night tried to lift the economic gloom by predicting Britain would come out of the credit crunch much stronger.


BC Ferries will pay out $1.6 million in Thanksgiving bonuses to front-line employees this week even as the corporation loses customers and trims sailings on major routes.

BC Ferries to pay $1.6 million in bonuses


School patrons will be able to apply to run 40 new schools due to be built across the country over the next six years.


AP Author John Grisham is all set to release 'The Firm,' and 22 other books as e-books.

Grisham releases 'the Firm,' 22 others as e-books


TWO mini diggers, a forklift and a lorry were stolen from property on Mullaghcarton Road, Lisburn between 5pm on Friday afternoon and 7.45am on Saturday morning.


Slovenian MEPs were split inr the vote for the new European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, with three out of them supporting him, one voting against his reappointment and three abstaining from the vote.

Slovenian MEPs split in support for Barroso


Treveria, the AIM-listed German retail property investor, is to return €60.3m of surplus cash to shareholders.

Treveria to return surplus cash to shareholders


Diego Maradona has been fired as Al Wasl coach after the Argentine great failed to win a title for the Dubai club.


A man was stabbed for his mobile phone in an attempted robbery at a park.

Man stabbed during attempted robbery in park


In Huntington County, Indiana, a bible study program called ``By the Book'' may no longer be allowed to be held on school grounds anymore.

Bible study program may no longer be allowed on school grounds


Mumbai Indians beat Deccan Chargers by 25 runs in their Indian Premier League at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Mumbai Indians beat Deccan Chargers 25 runs


Recent findings by a team of researchers from Japan and the United Kingdom could prove essential in explaining the origin of superconductivity in organic materials, and pave the way for the development of new organic materials.

Findings could prove essential in explaining the origin of superconductivity in organic materials


Oil eased below $90 a barrel yesterday as news of Washington's financial rescue package failed to allay concern about the weakness of the world's largest economy.


BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -Former Argentina midfielder Diego Simeone has resigned as coach of Racing Club, increasing the speculation linking him to Atletico Madrid.

Diego Simeone resigns as coach of Racing Club


The best-selling author of Mr Pip says he may visit North Otago when shooting of the film adaption takes place next month.


Heavy rainfall on Monday, May 4 caused ash to flow downstream from the Emory River into the Clinch and Tennessee rivers, according to TVA's Web site.

Heavy rainfall causes ash to flow downstream


HARROW is the most religiously diverse borough in London and with this comes both good and bad.

Harrow is most religiously diverse borough


Six companies are recalling millions of window blinds and shades, following the deaths of three children who got caught in cords that help the coverings move up and down.

Companies recall millions of window blinds, shades


A 6-year-old New Jersey boy drowned in a Williamsburg hotel pool last night while vacationing with his family.

New Jersey boy drowns in Williamsburg hotel pool


Pierre Falardeau, the enfant terrible of Quebec cinema who suggested federalist anglophones should leave the province and once slammed Canada as a ``colonizing power,'' has died of cancer in Montreal.

Sovereigntist filmmaker pierre Falardeau dies


Governor Jennifer M. Granholm continued her investment mission in Europe today with a visit to the Paris Auto Show, where she met with executives to tout Michigan's place on the forefront of vehicle electrification and advanced battery manufacturing.

Granholm continues investment mission in Europe


The death anniversary of Inayat Hussain Bhatti a great multi-talented artist observed on Thursday.

Death anniversary of Inayat Hussain Bhatti observed


A Salvation Army supervisor who was gunned down on Christmas Eve was remembered Tuesday as a man of God who died in the line of duty.


UNITED NATIONS Nicole Kidman has urged world leaders and ordinary people to join the global fight to end violence against women.

Nicole Kidman urges fight to end violence against women


Finland's Mikko Hirvonen seized control of Rally Australia Friday on a dramatic rain-affected day which saw the two leading drivers both crash out in treacherous conditions.

Hirvonen seizes control of Rally Australia


Over 2.79 crore cases are pending in Delhi trial courts while there is a backlog of over 42.17 lakh cases in the Delhi High Court and more than 33,538 cases are still to be decided by the Supreme Court, the Lok Sabha was informed Thursday.

Over 2.79 crore cases pending in Delhi trial courts


Lady Gaga insists she wants to live a ``normal'' life and has no interest in the ``glamorous'' Hollywood party scene.


Big Lots announced a loss of 10 cents per share for the fiscal third quarter, versus earnings of 6 cents per share in the same period last year.


Prosecution lawyer Akram Sheikh has said that Musharraf should be tried by the Army.


Chenango County voters may learn how to use the new Dominion voting machines this week at a mock election being held in the lobby of the County Office Building.


Ottawa/New York - Canadian warplanes intercepted two long- range Russian bombers that tried to intrude into Canadian airspace, the defence ministry confirmed on Saturday.

Canadian warplanes intercept Russian bombers


The US distillate market -- supply, demand and production of heating oil and diesel fuel -- can speak volumes about the economy, and maybe it's time to listen.

Distillate market can speak volumes about the economy


Dubai, Oct 29 An Indian is among six foreign sailors arrested by Yemeni coast guards who also seized their ship suspected of smuggling arms to the country's Shiite rebels.

Indian among six sailors arrested in yemen


Oshkosh Corp. has opened a manufacturing plant in China that will make heavy-duty lift equipment.


An Army nurse showed no alarm or discomfort before suddenly collapsing during a Skype video chat with his wife, who saw a bullet hole in a closet behind him, his family said on Sunday.


The mother of Michael Jackson said in court papers she was kept from communicating with outsiders while at a resort in Tucson and was unaware she had been reported missing.

Mother of Michael Jackson says she was kept from communicating


Prices of crude oil and other raw materials are expected to remain strong this year on the dollar's global weakness and growing inflation risks, according to a Seoul-based economic think tank, Sunday.

Prices of raw materials will remain strong


Brother drowns after rescuing sister It all started when a 7-year-old girl slipped into the Niagara River off Squaw Island on Monday afternoon.


United States of America beauty, former miss California pageant queen Carrie Prejean get married with Kyle Boller who is NFL quarterback player on Friday 2 July 2010.

Miss usa Carrie Prejean marry to Kyle Boller


US retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4% to $366.4 billion in April, the seventh straight increase and the 12th gain in the past 13 months, led by strong sales at hardware stores and garden centers, the US Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce, estimated.


Amare Stoudemire agreed Monday to sign with the Knicks for nearly $100 million, vowing to lead a rebirth in New York that the team hopes won't have to be done alone.


British Airways recently launched its On Business loyalty program in Australia, a program which rewards small-to-medium size companies for their registered employees' business travel.

British Airways launches On Business loyalty program in Australia


With weather conditions across Fort Bend County deteriorating, Lamar CISD has announced an early dismissal of all schools, while Stafford MSD is cancelling all after-school activities.

Lamar CISD announces early dismissal, Stafford MSD cancels activities


A survey of rural bankers in 10 Midwest and Plains states released Thursday showed signs of a rebounding economy.

Survey of bankers in Midwest, Plains shows signs of rebounding economy


Coronation Street star Bill Roache has been released on bail after appearing at Preston Crown Court today.


A letter sent to Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has tested positive for ricin, US Capitol police said.

Letter to senator Wicker tested positive for ricin


Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 5:23 pm The attorney for an 87-year-old woman who accuses Donald Trump of cheating her in a skyscraper condo deal told Chicago jurors on Wednesday that he was personally repulsed by the ``Apprentice'' star whom he said lied on the witness stand.


Coventry Health Care announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mercy Health Plans and its subsidiaries, currently owned by Sisters of Mercy Health System.

Coventry Health Care to acquire Mercy Health Plans


Several Glendale Police officers arrested a man wielding a three foot sword Monday evening.

Police arrest man wielding three foot sword


Founder of a newspaper has been arrested in Azerbaijan, Binagadi district police office told APA.

Founder of newspaper arrested in Azerbaijan


Harrisburg gas prices fell by five cents last week, giving consumers a bit of a break at the pump.


A LOCAL history calendar was launched by MP Norman Baker on the steps of Lewes District Counci offices in Newhaven.

History calendar launched by MP Norman Baker


Manulife Financial Corp., Canada's largest insurance company, announced Wednesday it is issuing over $2.5 billion in common equity in a bought deal arrangement.

Manulife to issue $2.5 billion in common equity


Big Island animal shelter needs to help animals find homes.


Minnesota Twins stunned the Texas Rangers 5-1 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas on Friday, July 6 in the opening game of their three match series of the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season.

Minnesota Twins stun Texas Rangers 5-1 at Rangers Ballpark --


Michael Jackson was in reasonably good health when he died, according to his autopsy report.

Michael Jackson in good health when he died


A Syracuse man was indicted today on murder and gun charges in the fatal Memorial Day shooting of another man in the street outside the victim's mother's home.

Syracuse man indicted in fatal Memorial day shooting


Libya expects oil exports to exceed top pre-war deliveries in April, climbing to almost 1.4 million barrels per day according to a senior official at the National Oil Corporation.

Libya oil exports to exceed pre-war delivery


French poultry group, Doux sold its Stanven pet food plant to a family owned German company, according to Reuters.


Some 600 Russians and Europeans are fighting alongside Syrian rebels against President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday, warning the West against arming the opposition.

600 Russians, Europeans fighting with Syrian rebels


An unlicensed gold mine collapsed in western Sudan this week, killing at least 60 gold miners.


Governor Tim Pawlenty will lead a trade mission to China and Japan this fall to help Minnesota companies increase exports, build strategic relationships, and explore new business opportunities.

Pawlenty to lead trade mission to China and Japan


The New Taiwan dollar rose yesterday, closing NT$0.03 higher at NT$29.28 against the US dollar, after touching NT$29, a 13-year high.

TWD closes higher at NT$29.28 against the US dollar;


Forest fires are spreading quickly in Sakhalin and their area reached about 2,500 hectares on Saturday.

Forest fires spreading quickly in Sakhalin


Stocks staged an election day rally in morning trading today despite growing evidence that the country may be slipping into a recession.


An Alexandria man has admitted to selling more than 50 guns from his home without a license.

Alexandria man admits to selling guns without a license


Australian shares closed lower today with the S&P/ASX 200 down 1.82 per cent following falls on Wall Street overnight.


Moradabad court on Saturday granted interim bail to Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi.

Court grants interim bail to Rita Bahuguna Joshi


A northeast Ohio prosecutor has been fired after he admitted posing as a woman on Facebook to chat with witnesses in a murder investigation.

Northeast Ohio prosecutor fired for posing as woman on Facebook


Andre Agassi tells People magazine he used crystal meth periodically for ``a year or so.''

Agassi tells magazine he did meth 'for a year or so'


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bearish engulfing pattern for shares of Valueclick since they closed below $9.67.

Smartrend's candlestick scanner detects bearish engulfing pattern for Valueclick (vclk)


State troopers issued 82 traffic tickets in less than four hours in a traffic sting on the Taconic State Parkway on Sunday.


Mobile operator Three has extended its sponsorship of the Irish soccer team in a deal worth an additional €4 million.

Three extends sponsorship of Irish soccer team


RANGERS made classy Bridges work hard for victory on Tuesday and one could sympathise with home boss Kieran Collins, who admitted he is beginning to sound like a bad record.


Deadline.com reports that Chris Diamantopoulos has joined the cast of the upcoming film EMPIRE STATE.

Chris Diamantopoulos joins cast of EMPIRE STATE


The FedEx Cup playoffs have traditionally been about who gets hot and stays hot in the playoffs.

FedEx Cup playoffs are about who gets hot and stays hot


MIAMI - Hurricane Bill has weakened to a Category 2 storm over the Atlantic as it nears Bermuda on track to pass between the island and the US East Coast.

Hurricane Bill weakens to Category 2 storm


Protesters set fire to cars, tires and two polling stations, clashing with police firing tear gas in riots that erupted around Egypt on Monday over allegations the ruling party carried out widespread fraud to sweep parliamentary elections.

Protesters set fire to cars, tires and two polling stations, ...


Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its board of directors has appointed Marc N. Casper president, chief executive officer and a director of the company, effective October 15, 2009.

Thermo Fisher Scientific appoints Marc N. Casper president and chief executive officer


President Barack Obama considers Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh a ''very wise leader'' whom he respects and is looking forward to visiting India soon.

Obama looking forward to visit India soon


A second Air India flight with 237 Indians from Libya landed early on Sunday at the IGI airport here, taking the total number of evacuees from the troubled North African country to 528.

Second Air India flight with 237 Indians lands at IGI airport


THE $2 billion Tasmanian pulp mill has lost its key financial backer, the ANZ bank, finance industry sources confirmed yesterday, but the Environment Minister, Peter Garrett, has not been briefed by the developer, Gunns.


A female cancer patient is six times more likely to be abandoned by their male partner than a male cancer patient would be by their female partner, according to a recent study.

Female cancer patients more likely to be abandoned


Los Angeles Clippers guard Mo Williams returned to the lineup against Minnesota on Thursday night after missing the previous 11 games with a sprained big toe on his left foot.


Two criminal justice reform groups in Delaware are merging into a single entity aimed at advancing reform efforts in the state.

Two criminal Justice reform groups merging


WORKERS were evacuated from a Bournemouth town centre office block on Monday lunchtime after an electrical fire.

Workers evacuated from Bournemouth office block after electrical fire


Iran cautioned its citizens on Monday about travelling to Iraq and Afghanistan due to the critical health conditions in the two countries now facing cholera epidemic.

Iranians cautioned about travelling to Iraq, Afghanistan


Russia is ready to cooperate with new US President Barack Obama on Afghanistan, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday as he visited Moscow's Central Asian ally Uzbekistan.

Russia ready to cooperate with Obama on Afghanistan


On the morning of April 16, 2008, Chinese President Hu Jintao, who is also general secretary of Chinese Communist Party Central Committee, met with a delegation from the two Japanese ruling parties headed by Ibuki Bunmei, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party, and Kitagawa Kazuo, Secretary-General of the Komei Party, at the Great Hall of the People.

Hu Jintao meets with delegation of Japanese ruling parties


Freshman class officers were announced on August 31, 2010 at the SGA full body meeting.


Warren Buffett says he didn't fire Benjamin Moore's CEO because he spent company money on a yacht party in Bermuda for top executives at the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary.


OVERALL bank lending in Shanghai slowed in October but home mortgages and loans to small enterprises increased, the Shanghai headquarters of China's central bank said yesterday.


The extradition of former Hey Dad! actor Robert Hughes to Australia over allegations of child sex offences could take up to a year if he challenges it through the British court system.


Anu Jain, VP-IIFL Private Wealth Management at India Infoline is of the view that Aban Offshore has target of Rs 1500.


Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 Into a decade of starting its sewage treatment division, city-based Transdot is all set to 'clean up' Kerala using its latest membrane bio-reactor process, considered to be the most advanced waste water treatment technology.Speaking to reporters here Tuesday, after revealing its treatment plant using MBR process mounted on a four wheeler, chief of Transdot MR Narayanan said the company has booked a string of orders from within the country and abroad.


Pharrell Williams has been tapped to serve as musical consultant alongside Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer for the 2012 Academy Awards.

Pharrell Williams tapped as musical consultant for 2012 Academy Awards


Vince Gill talked to PredsTV about playoff hockey during the second period of Game 4 vs.


A Canadian man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a terrorism charge for plotting to blow up the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline eight years ago.

Canadian pleads guilty to terrorism charge


Pakistan celebrates the 132nd birth anniversary of the great Poet-philosopher Allama Iqbal in a befitting manner today, Monday.

Pakistan celebrates 132nd birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal today


Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath on Thursday said that in the next two years India will build more highways than any other country in the world.

India to build more highways than any other country in the world:


Lions tailback Jahvid Best, hampered by a sprained toe, will start against the Packers and Kevin Smith will back him up.

Lions' Jahvid Best to start against Packers


Primary Colors plans to issue its Animal Planet products at retail in spring 2010.

Primary Colors plans Animal Planet products


A PIECE of clear plastic sheeting has probably saved the lives of two South Coast fishermen.


In striving to fulfill that mission, the William L. Brown Center at the Missouri Botanical Garden is embarking on an effort to preserve biodiversity and traditional plant knowledge.

Missouri Botanical Garden is embarking on an effort to preserve biodiversity and plant knowledge


On Saturday 2012-05-19 at 19h00 a 30 year old male was arrested for the possession of 14 uncut diamonds, the value of which is unknown at this stage.

30 year old arrested for possession of uncut diamonds


BBC journalists are staging a 24-hour strike today in a row over jobs, threatening disruption to radio and TV news programmes.


Welsh singer Charlotte Church has reportedly landed a judging role on UK show Over The Rainbow.

Charlotte Church lands judging role on Over the Rainbow


Severe storms carrying winds of more than 110km/h have lashed Western Australia overnight, but there appears to be no major damage.


There are still a few publications and Web sites that run ``what's in your bag'' features focusing on professional golfers.


The RS closed-end investment fund Euroinvestment Fond turned profitable in H1 as it reported a profit of KM 0.9mn against a loss of KM 0.5mn a year ago, company's preliminary financials as disclosed on the Banja Luka Stock Exchange reveal.

Investment fund Euroinvestment turns profitable in H1.


Langdon firefighters Clark Graham and brothers Ron and Bob Wenstrom received 20-year service medals from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Donald Ethell.

Langdon firefighters receive service medals


Carol Burnett will be appearing tonight on the hit comedy-musical show ``Glee.''

Carol Burnett appearing tonight on 'Glee'


Entertainer Roy Hudd will be selling some of his treasured mementoes for charity when BBC's Cash in the Celebrity Attic team visits Diss tomorrow.

Roy Hudd sells off mementoes for charity


Kris told Closer magazine: ``After spending time with Kanye, I think he's an amazing guy.

Kris jenner thinks Kanye west is ``amazing''


Erie County Legislature Chair Lynn Marinelli is endorsing Joe Mesi for the State Senate.

Marinelli endorses Mesi for State Senate


Former Spice Girls member Victoria Beckham has come to the defence of skinny models.

Victoria Beckham comes to defence of skinny models


Ron Santo, the barrel-chested Chicago Cubs third baseman who clicked his heels in victory, was elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday, overwhelmingly chosen by the Veterans Committee nearly a year to the day after he died hoping for this very honor.

Santo elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee


BMW has usurped Toyota as the world's most valuable car brand, according to an annual survey commissioned by communications services group WPP.

BMW usurps Toyota as most valuable car brand


Myanmar warns violence could threaten reforms Myanmar's government warned Monday that religious violence could threaten democratic reforms after anti-Muslim mobs rampaged through three more towns in the country's predominantly Buddhist heartland.


Bucks County Consumer Protection Department is investigating the sudden closing of a private computer training school in Bensalem which charged one student $17,000 for a six month Microsoft Networking certification course.

Consumer Protection investigating sudden closing of computer training school


Mikrut, a Badger High School senior, was one of 12 Walworth County high school students honored for community service Friday at the Day of Difference celebration in the Riviera Ballroom.

Walworth County students honored for community service


A Franklin County man was arrested and charged for sexually assaulting two girls younger than 13.

Man arrested for sexually assaulting two girls


Coach Marvin Lewis has apologized for failing to get the Cincinnati Bengals a playoff win.

Lewis apologizes for failing to get playoff win


An Oklahoma City dentist accused of submitting claims to Medicaid for services she didn't provide has pleaded guilty to health care fraud.

Oklahoma City dentist pleads guilty to fraud


Ana Bailao, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 18, was charged with impaired driving, Toronto Police confirmed on Tuesday afternoon.

Ana Bailao, Toronto city councillor, charged with impaired driving


Ronaldinho scored twice to help AC Milan beat Juventus 3-0 in the Serie A on Saturday, a day after coach Leonardo and Milan agreed this would be his last match in charge.


07/12/2012 US home foreclosure filings rose in the second quarter for the first time in two years, according to a report released Thursday.


ABC Radio Networks said broadcasting pioneer Paul Harvey has died at the age of 90.

Broadcasting pioneer Paul Harvey dies at 90


India has banned the import of CDMA mobile phones that do not have the unique serial number that enables tracking users.

India bans import of CDMA mobile without unique number


With the release of Kontakt 4.1 64-bit native, the game has now changed for having a serious one-stop 64-bit native farm system where the software can read all the RAM in the system.

With the release of Kontakt 4.1, the game has changed


But when contacted for a reaction before 4 pm Wednesday, Pichay said he had yet to accept the post.