External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has met the families of 21 Indians, who have been charged with diamond smuggling in China, and assured them that he will raise the issue during his meetings with the top Chinese leadership.


Brad Friedel has told Arsenal fans to put their celebrations on ice and insists Tottenham are not crumbling under pressure despite almost slipping to a fourth straight defeat last night.

Brad Friedel insists Tottenham are not crumbling under pressure


Water from Lower Anaicut at Anaikarai in Ariyalur district was released for irrigation on Sunday.


Jaunpur, Nov 7 Spiritual leader and founder of Art of Living Shri Shri Ravi Shanker today said a strong Lokpal Bill was needed to root out corruption in the country.

Strong Lokpal Bill needed to root out corruption:


Portland police are investigating two burglaries that happened on Holm Avenue last week.

Portland police investigating burglaries


Cold conditions prevailed in Punjab and Haryana with minimum temperatures remaining below normal at several places in the region.

Cold conditions prevail in Punjab, Haryana


The 62-year-old hangman says he wants to hang Kasab in public view, if given permission.

Hangman wants to hang Kasab in public view


A Grand Lake woman has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of a foster child last January.


A new study has shed light on the disappearance of a pre-historic culture, predating present day aboriginal inhabitants.

New study sheds light on the disappearance of a pre-historic culture


The Arizona Department of Transportation says a tanker fuel truck has crashed in western Arizona.


A senior police officer is hitting out at speedsters, who claim ticketing them for not sticking to roadworks speed limits is mere revenue-gathering.


Miller Thomson LLP, the national law firm that unrolled a new marketing communications campaign on Monday, is considering a merger with another law firm that could be approved by partners as early as next week.


North Korea has been selling multiple rocket launchers to military-ruled Myanmar since the two countries restored ties last year in violation of UN sanctions, Japan's NHK public broadcaster reported.

``North Korea selling rocket launchers to Myanmar''


Curry County commissioners Tuesday approved one ballot question and postponed action on another regarding possible tax increases to pay for a new jail and a judicial complex.

Commissioners approve one ballot question, postpone another


Louisiana Downs is changing it schedule starting with opening day this Saturday and will make a few other changes throughout its traditional summer meet as well.


A cargo plane made an emergency landing at Shahjalal International Airport following engine trouble detected shortly after takeoff.


Neil Patrick Harris will host the 63rd Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7th, at Radio City Music Hall, reports BroadwayWorld.com.


A soldier from St. Cloud stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina is missing and police believe she may be in danger.


A study by the Center for an Urban Future, called Attack of the Chains? is showing that Brooklyn prefers Dunkin' Donuts over Starbucks, the Daily News reports.


In a new twist to the Rizwanur Rehman case, the CBI says that Rizwanur, a graphic designer who was found dead along the railway tracks in Kolkata on September 21, committed suicide.


Our reporter was contacted by a customer who to her misfortune had not read the 2009 story exposing the businessman's crude dealings, and due to ignorance she agreed to make a shipment transaction for a fee of at least £6400 after she had been 'told' that her goods would be shipped from London to Harare 'by road'.

Goods shipped from 'London to Harare by road'


``The stiffening penalty for the use of torture will not reduce their number in Kyrgyzstan,'' Prosecutor General Aida Salyanova stated at the joint meeting of the Supervisory Boards of Kyrgyzstan's State National Security Committee and the Ministry of Internal Affairs with the participation of the president for transitional period Roza Otunbayeva yesterday.

The stiffening penalty for the use of torture will not reduce their number --


Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com is of the view that Idea Cellular has target of Rs 110.


LeBron James wins third MVP in four years.


A Local 6 investigation continues to highlight school bus drivers getting caught on camera running red lights.

School buses caught on camera running red lights


Rupee remained steady at 42.88/90 against US Dollar as the stock market was range-bound on flat note in the opening trade.


The Neponset Valley Parkinson's disease support group will meet on the third Thursday of every month, from 1-3 pm at the Right at Home office, 10 Lincoln Rd., Suite 116, Foxborough.

Neponset Valley Parkinson's disease support group to meet every third Thursday


David Spade recently listed his Malibu beach home for $13.5 million.

Actor david Spade lists Malibu beach home


Star New Zealand galloper Jimmy Choux mowed down his rivals in the closing stages to score a resounding win in the AU$502,500 Rosehill Guineas at Randwick yesterday.


Hungry people seem to be fixated on food, seeing food-related words more clearly than people who have just eaten, says a new research.


I couldn't hold back my tears as I laid his body on a nearby piece of grass, which acts as the morgue.


Bank of Ireland has replaced HP with IBM in a five-year infrastructure services deal.


Traditional money transfer systems are reported to be losing out as Kenyans turn to mobile phone transfer platforms that offer instant cash movement, enhanced security and low transaction fees.

Traditional money transfer systems lose out as Kenyans turn to mobile phone transfer:


Two teenage girls have been rescued on rock groynes at Prestatyn in Flintshire after becoming trapped by an incoming tide.

Two teenage girls rescued on rock groynes off Prestatyn


Longwood scored six unanswered goals to defeat La Salle, 6-1, on Saturday afternoon.


Meek Mill and Rick Ross hit the streets to bring ``Tupac Back'' in their new video.

Meek Mill & Rick Ross bring ``Tupac Back'' (new video)


The Chicago Blackhawks say forward Patrick Sharp, among the NHL's top 10 scorers, will be out three to four weeks with an undisclosed upper-body injury.

Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp out three to four weeks with injury


Former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Dr Anil Kakodkar has said that India should not depend on foreign technologies, if it aspired to be a world leader.

India should not depend on foreign technologies:


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis has had surgery on his left knee.

Revolution keeper Reis has surgery on left knee


Amir Khan is ready to turn his back on Britain ``for a long time'' after the row over television coverage for Saturday's WBA light-welterweight title defence against Paul McCloskey.


Malayalam superstar Mohanlal may soon start an IPL team for Kerala.


NSW teacher union backs performance plan Updated: 17:28, Friday April 27, 2012 Teachers will have an easier time lobbying for education funding if new national benchmarks are introduced, the NSW Teachers Federation says.


City officials sweep into a run-down neighborhood, throw a block party and nudge residents to clean up their properties for the good of the neighborhood.


After gaining recognition in the IT sector, India is all set to become the pregnancy outsourcing hub in the world.

India set to become a 'pregnancy outsourcing' hub


Cellar girl Kerstin Fritzl was lying in bed ``almost dancing'' to Robbie Williams after being woken from her coma, it was revealed today.

Kerstin Fritzl ``almost dancing'' to Robbie Williams after waking from coma


The St. Paul Saints have named former University of Minnesota and major league reliever Kerry Ligtenberg as pitching coach, the team announced Wednesday, April 25.

St. Paul Saints name Kerry Ligtenberg pitching coach


``I'm not packing my bags or anything,'' he told reporters Thursday.


Actor Gary Oldman is to direct an upcoming Jack White concert, which will be streamed live on the internet at the end of April.

Gary Oldman directing Jack White concert


BELVOIR went to the top of the table, with just three games to play, after a resounding win over Plumtree.


Selena Gomez has been named in a $1 million lawsuit that claims her 2010 hit ``A Year Without Rain'' features a chorus that's ``virtually identical'' to the band Luce's 2005 track ``Buy A Dog.''

Selena Gomez named in $1 million lawsuit;


ENTERTAINMENT and good value go Hand in Hand in Presteigne tonight as the curtain goes up on a play of the same name.

Entertainment and good value goes Hand in Hand


Telecom services provider Neotel, which is majority owned by Indian conglomerate Tatas, is expanding its network across South Africa.

Neotel to expand network in South Africa


The Rangers have designated left-handed pitcher Arthur Rhodes for assignment and have 10 days to trade him or release him.


US President Barack Obama Friday nominated South Korean-born physician Jim Yong Kim to head the World Bank.

Obama nominates Jim Yong Kim to head World Bank


With a resurgence of religion after the collapse of the communist Soviet Union and declining birth rates, Russia is on a moral crusade to ban abortion.


Floriana Football Club was yesterday ordered to pay over €22,000 in transfer fees to a football agent representing Nigerian players.

Floriana FC ordered to pay over €22,000 to football agent


US stocks plunged on Wednesday as bearish economic data spooked investors, raising concerns about the current economic soft patch.

US stocks plunge as data spooks investors


Water rates are going up in the city of Follansbee for the first time in 10 years.


Next year's flu vaccine is getting a complete overhaul to provide protection against three new and different influenza strains -- hopefully better protection than this year's version.


Germany's Arthur Abraham is the new world WBO super middleweight champion after his unanimous win over compatriot Robert Stieglitz on Saturday.

Abraham is new world super middleweight champion


The JSE slipped into the red before close on Wednesday amid a weak opening on Wall Street, with profit-taking contributing to the losses.


Taiwan share prices closed down 2.05 percent yesterday following a fall on Wall Street and on political uncertainty amid criticism of government relief efforts after Typhoon Morakot, dealers said.

Taiwan share prices close down 2.05 percent


Apple today released ProKit 5.0, an update to the framework that provides the controls and user interface for Apple's pro applications.


Global pulp and paper group Sappi informed shareholders that it would be delisting from the London Stock Exchange.

Sappi to delist from the London Stock Exchange


Herman Van Rompuy, the European Union's president, said he will propose ``limited changes'' to the EU treaty in order to establish a permanent financial- backstop facility.

Van Rompuy says to propose 'limited changes' to the EU treaty


Network equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. on Wednesday said it intends to buy Pure Networks, which makes home networking-management software and tools, for $120 million.

Cisco to buy Pure Networks for $120 million


Downtoearthvideo.com are about to launch their quit alcohol program before Christmas this year.

Downtoearthvideo.com launches a quit alcohol program


NFL players around the league are united on the pregame salute displayed by the Vikings and Saints prior to Thursday's season-opening game.


researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that transplant patients experience worse outcomes from cancer.

Transplant patients experience worse outcomes from cancer


Inflation rose to 0.57 per cent for the week ended 18th April as prices of essential food items along with some fuels and manufactured products went up, justifying the cautious approach of the RBI in easing money supply.


Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has announced leadership appointments for various business units within the Company.

Sonoco announces leadership appointments


Disney Cruise Line has finally reached a deal with Port Canaveral after nearly a year of negotiations.

Disney Cruise Line reaches deal with port Canaveral


The Montreal Impact concluded the first half of the season with a 2-0 loss against the Carolina RailHawks, on Sunday, at WakeMed Soccer Park, in Cary.

Montreal Impact concluded first half of the season with 2-0 loss to Carolina RailHawks


From the e-mail press release grab bag: ``REM will release a live digital EP, entitled 'Reckoning Songs From The Olympia,' through iTunes and all digital service providers on July 7.''


Colleges around the state are preparing for students, both old and new.


Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba is hopeful of making a return to football despite suffering a cardiac arrest in his side's FA Cup game with Tottenham last month.

Muamba hopeful of making a return to football


New Delhi, March 2 FBI chief Robert Mueller met Union Home Minister P Chidambaram here today to discuss security and terrorism related issues.

FBI Chief Robert Mueller meets Chidambaram


Three killed in Henrico house fire Neighbors in area by RIR say victims were couple, son For the third time in about three months, a house fire in Henrico County has claimed multiple victims.

Three killed in Henrico house fire / neighbors in area by RIR say victims were couple, son


Toronto FC has acquired midfielder Bobby Convey from Sporting KC in exchange for a 2014 natural 3rd Round MLS SuperDraft pick, the team announced Thursday.

Toronto FC acquires Convey from Sporting KC


Air France says a Rio to Paris flight was forced to return to Brazil six hours after taking off because of malfunctioning bathrooms.

Rio-Paris flight forced to return to Brazil due to malfunctioning bathrooms


A man has been arrested after shooting at police with an air rifle on Auckland's North Shore.


Cypriot President met here today Greek political leaders, as part of his working visit to Athens.

Cypriot President meets Greek political leaders


Ireland U20 captain Rhys Ruddock will make his home debut for Leinster against Connacht in Saturday's Magners League clash at the RDS.


Spanish unemployment rises to 24% Updated: 08:26, Friday January 27, 2012 Spain's unemployment rate has jumped to nearly 24 per cent in the fourth quarter, Finance Minister Cristobal Montoro says, confirming the country is still in the throes of a long and painful economic crisis.


Australia cut its thermal coal exports growth forecast to just one per cent next year after nine per cent rise this year due to infrastructure constraints at the world's second-biggest exporter.

Australia cuts thermal coal export growth forecast


Physicists have uncovered new secrets about the properties of graphene--a form of pure carbon that may one day replace the silicon in computers, televisions, mobile phones and other common electronic devices.

Physicists uncover new secrets about properties of graphene


Sirsa, Aug 9 Two Dera Sacha Sauda followers were arrested here today in connection with the killing of a youth in Sikh-Dera clashes in Dabwali on July 18, police said.


A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Neuraxial anesthesia improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement


Kim Kardashian says she's gotten more used to pregnancy, is more comfortable in her skin and is no longer feeling the aches and pains of expectant motherhood.

Kim Kardashian says she's getting used to pregnancy


AstraZeneca announced results from a sub-analysis of PLATO that evaluated the effects of age on clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Astrazeneca announces results from a sub-analysis of PLATO;


Pettit was named the state's first chief information officer in 2010.


Cool and calm under pressure, Aaron Peirsol rose to the big occasion yet again to become the first man in 36 years to retain the Olympic 100 meters backstroke title.

Peirsol rises to the big occasion yet again


Stage and screen actors Tammy Blanchard and Chris Sarandon will appear as recurring characters on the second season of the hit CBS legal drama ``The Good Wife,'' according to ew.com.

Tammy Blanchard and Chris Sarandon to appear on second season of ``the Good Wife''


DUBAI // The new UAE ambassador to Pakistan is a ``cool and calm'' diplomat who will help to boost ties between the two countries, said his counterpart in Abu Dhabi.

New UAE ambassador to Pakistan is ``cool and calm'' diplomat


Eight Vietnamese dissidents, who allegedly hung banners on bridges and called for political pluralism, will be tried next week, relatives said on Friday.

Eight Vietnam dissidents to be tried next week: relatives


A 34-year-old Granada Hills man has died one week after being punched at a party, police said.


The Colorado State Land Board's latest oil and gas lease auction has set a state record for per-acre bid prices.

Colorado State Land Board auction sets record


One of the biggest gatherings of world leaders, the 20th annual NATO summit has begun in Bucharest.


US soft drinks giant Coca-Cola will cut 750 jobs in the United States as part of a restructuring of its North America operations, a company spokesperson said on Thursday.


India and China today agreed to step up their defence and security dialogue and work to take steps to ensure that the two countries achieve a $100 billion trade target by 2015.

India, China agree to step up defence and security dialogue


PARTS of Pacific Fair were evacuated this morning after smoke was seen coming from an escalator in Myer.


US model Amber Rose has been voted as the star with the best bottom in a new poll.

Amber Rose voted star with best bottom in new poll


European investor confidence rose for the first time in four months in July after oil prices retreated and the economy gathered strength.

European investor confidence rises for first time in four months


Big Brother Big Sister will collect clothing donations door to door in Plympton Monday, April 30, and in Halifax Tuesday, May 1.

Big Brother Big Sister collecting donations


Country's second largest IT firm, Infosys today said it will hire 35,000 people this fiscal, including 13,000 for its BPO operations.


An Iowa State Patrol trooper was injured in a Thursday morning pursuit through Council Bluffs and into Omaha, authorities said.


Twins legend Harmon Killebrew announced today that he has esophageal cancer.


CNN has hired NBC's Washington Bureau Chief Mark Whitaker as executive vice president and managing editor of CNN, the network said Friday.

CNN hires Whitaker as executive vice president and managing editor


Los Angeles, Oct 12 According to reports by the US Weekly, singer Christina Aguilera has separated from her husband Jordan Bratman for 'a few months'.

Christina Aguilera separates from her husband Jordan Bratman for 'a few months'


DeLay -- still waiting to learn his legal fate since being convicted nearly two years ago for his role in...

Tom DeLay still waiting to learn legal fate


This year Vactor Manufacturing celebrates 101 years in business selling a wide range of material handling equipment.


HBO picked up its pilot Veep to series, a comedy starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the first female vice president.


Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who is still awaiting word from the NFL as to when he can resume practicing, missed Tuesday's voluntary practice.


GG's Diner, inside the Garden Gate Restaurant, is finding success with their new space.


Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Ramil Usubov met with Interpol Secretary General Ronald Noble.

Ramil Usubov meets with Interpol Secretary General Ronald Noble


The TSX Venture Exchange closed Monday at 1,682.29, down 129.21 points.

Tsxv closed at 1,682.29, down 129.21 points


The Bulls have suspended forward Tyrus Thomas one game for conduct detrimental to the team.


Technoflex, Bidart, France, has been assigned a patent developed by Francois Capitaine, Anglet, France, and Francois Durand, Bayonne, France, for a ``luer connector, medical connector and transfer set comprising such a connector.''


A service member died Thursday in a military freefall training accident when he hit his head while landing.

Service member dies in Freefall accident


Saturday saw fog sweep the UAE in a sign that winter is fast approaching.


Jack Nicklaus will compete with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in a Skins Game on the eve of this week's Memorial tournament, organisers said Wednesday.


The US Coast Guard has offloaded 600 pounds of marijuana and transferred one suspected drug smuggler to federal agents in Key West.

Coast Guard offloads 600 pounds of marijuana


Maharshi Dayanand University has revised the admission counseling schedule of five year Integrated programmes in Mathematics, Commerce, Geography, Economics and English.

MDU rohtak revised the admission counseling schedule


Harry Galbreath, the Green Bay Packers' starting right guard from 1993-'95, died at age 45, the University of Tennesse sports information office confirmed.


Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Forsch died Thursday from an aneurysm in his upper chest at his home in Florida.

Former Cardinals pitcher Bob Forsch dies


Philippines will be aiming to build on their recent unprecedented success at the AFF Suzuki Cup when they commence qualifying for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup on Wednesday.

Philippines aim to build on recent success


Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Australia on Wednesday for her 16th tour Down Under, and one that may be her last.


This is what's in the news for Monday, June 13 2012.


Two Henderson firefighters are accused of exposing themselves at a school event.

Firefighters accused of exposing themselves


A French bride has given birth at her own wedding one week before her due date.


The city of Savannah is holding two grease recycling events from 7 am to 3 pm on Monday, Dec. 27 and Monday, Jan. 3.

City holding two grease recycling events


Teachers at Rochester's School 42 posed for a picture, all wearing red to show support for striking teachers in Chicago.

Teachers wear red to support strike in Chicago


American consumers paid slightly less for goods and services in April than they did in March.

US consumers pay less for goods in April


Parallels, the hosting and cloud services enablement leader, announced today that Cisco has made an equity investment in the company that supports joint go-to-market activities to deliver industry-leading cloud service delivery capabilities.


A pizza delivery driver was robbed by a gunman in the 2100 block of South 12th Street Saturday night.


Two more Filipino radio journalists known for their criticism of corrupt local officials have been murdered in separate attacks.


American Airlines Cargo Division announced that it is expanding the Expeditefs product guarantee to include its truck feeder service.


About 100 bridges will be built in rural areas throughout the country, according to the Government's official dispatch No. 441/TTg-KTN.


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said in remarks to be telecast Monday that he was 'anxious' ahead of his Arunachal Pradesh visit and praised India for standing up to China.

Dalai praised India for standing up to China


Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's latest audio tape, in which he has threatened the United States for supporting the Pakistan military's Swat offensive against the Taliban, suggests that both Al-Qaeda and the Taliban are closely associated.

Bin Laden's audio tape suggests Al Qaeda, Taliban are closely associated


A late-afternoon storm knocked out power and toppled trees Friday in Anderson.

Storm knocks out power, topples trees in Anderson


US stocks powered to the brink of multiyear highs on a trio of strong economic reports from the US and details on aid to Europe's struggling economies.


This is what's in the news for Thursday, September 1st.


Air Arabia Maroc, subsidiary of Air Arabia, stated it would operate from Brussels Airport instead of Brussels Charleroi as of the new winter season.

Air Arabia Maroc to operate from Brussels Airport;


Today saw a brilliant match in the 2010 World Cup, and you need to watch Chile v Honduras highlights online if you want to see some exciting action.


Oksana Grigorieva has blasted ex-boyfriend Mel Gibson for ``trivializing domestic violence'' in their ongoing legal battle following allegations he attacked the singer during a heated argument earlier this year.

Oksana Grigorieva blasts Mel Gibson for trivializing domestic violence


The Anoka High School Theatre is presenting ``Little Shop of Horrors'' Nov. 4-6 and Nov. 10-12.

Anoka High School presents 'Little shop of Horrors'


Three Armenian citizens were injured in a car explosion in Tbilisi, emergency services told Trend, last night.

Three Armenian citizens injured in car explosion in Tbilisi


A YOUNG footballer is leading the fight to save the play space which launched her dreams of soccer stardom.

Footballer leads fight to save play space


In an interview with ``Extra,'' Olympic gold medal winner Lindsay Vonn says she wants to be on ``Dancing with the Stars.''

Lindsay Vonn wants to be on 'Dancing with the Stars'


Taipei, Jan. 18 Former Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Tony Keng Yam Tan said in Taipei Monday that he believed ``the next decade could be a 'Golden Age' for Asia, '' and Asian countries can become a ``new source of global stability and prosperity.''

Next decade can be 'Golden Age' for Asia:


A former Nacogdoches teacher that was arrested twice in the last year has been sentenced to 24 months probation.


Natalie Portman is set to play Jackie Kennedy in a new drama movie entitled 'Jackie' after Darren Aronofsky and Rachel Weisz dropped out of the project.


doctors saved her life, and along the way she was born twice.


CONVICTED killer Carl Williams will appear in court today seeking leave to appeal his minimum 35-year sentence for his role in three underworld slayings.

Gangland killer Williams seeks leave to appeal sentence


Cloud computing player Let's Operate, which works in the hosted virtual desktop space, is in the process of recruiting 25 Irish resellers to roll out its service.

Cloud computing player Let's Operate is recruiting 25 Irish resellers


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After four seasons with the Razorbacks, Bobby Petrino was fired as the head football coach at Arkansas, athletics director Jeff Long announced Tuesday night.

Bobby Petrino fired as head football coach at Arkansas


By Andy Carswell '' WANDERERS players need to roll their sleeves up and prepare for battle if they're going to get anything from tomorrow's game with Walsall, says manager Gary Waddock.


After weeks of speculation, it was today confirmed that Nico Hulkenberg will leave Indian Formula One side Sahara Force India to join its closest rival Sauber for the 2013 season.

Hulkenberg to leave Force India and join Sauber


The relocation of a crocodile that recently laid its eggs in a Florida Keys front yard reflects shift in policy regarding the threatened reptiles.

Relocation of crocodile that laid eggs in Florida Keys front yard reflects shift in policy


STRIKER Danny Webber rescued a point for Portsmouth in a scrappy draw which does little to help either side's prospects of Premier League survival.


Rostenkowski, who served 18 terms in Congress before losing in 1994, died Wednesday.

Former illinois Rep. Dan Rostenkowski dies


On a monthly basis, retail sales increased 0.4% from June to July, and sales were up 5.5% from July 2009.


A former state mental hospital psychologist has pleaded guilty to two federal child pornography charges.


Feyenoord tied Heracles, 3-3, in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday, giving PSV the chance to push its advantage to double digits on Sunday.


The GACEM theft case involving Ebrima Ndow, GACEM Staff, and Katim Ceesay resumed on the 23rdSeptember, 2008 before senior Magistrate Abdoulai Mbacke ofthe Kanifing Magistrates' court.


Even after creative pitches from agencies like O&M, BBDO and Saatchi & Saatchi, Pizza Hut has retained JWT as its creative partner.

Pizza Hut retains JWT as creative partner


US Sen. Tom Coburn, facing questions about his own actions in the wake of another senator's affair, changed his stance Tuesday by saying he now would testify before the ethics committee.

Coburn says he would testify before ethics committee


Canonsburg General Hospital is seeking volunteers for its snack shop, as well as the new Outpatient Care Center in Peters Township.

Canonsburg General hospital seeks volunteers


Veteran Shiv Sena leader Suresh Jain, arrested in connection with a housing scam, was admitted to a hospital on Tuesday after he complained of high blood pressure.


When Rep. Chris Murphy takes the oath of office in January as Connecticut's new senator, he will be the youngest member of the Senate and one of a growing number of lawmakers who got there by first winning election to the House.


Amy Grant is set to release her first full album of all new songs in 10 years.


CBS won Thursday in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings forThursday, Dec. 8.

CBS wins Thursday in viewers and key demographics


Justin Timberlake and Spider-Man actress Emma Stone have emerged as the front-runners to appear in the upcoming Dirty Dancing remake.

Justin Timberlake in the Dirty Dancing remake?


Environment Minister Peter Garrett has suspended a Qld insulation company from the roof insulation scheme.


Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the Goods and Services Tax will bring about a paradigm shift in the arena of indirect taxation in the country.

GST will bring about paradigm shift in arena of indirect taxation:


German chip maker Qimonda has filed for insolvency, according to a Dow Jones Newswires report.


AUSTRALIAN pop star, actor and TV host Darryl Cotton died early this morning from liver cancer.

Australian musician Darryl Cotton dies of cancer


The NHL and the NHL Players' Association are set to resume labor talks on Wednesday at the league offices in New York.

NHL, players association set to resume labor talks


A man accused of fatally shooting a retired federal agent who was out walking his dog has been indicted on a capital murder charge.


The installation of the early warning system at the Mullaperiyar dam site in Idukki and the adjoining vulnerable areas will be delayed further as the KSEB is yet to provide power supply.

Installation of early warning system at Mullaperiyar dam site to be delayed


MP David Taylor has died aged 63 following a major heart attack whilst out with his family on Boxing Day.


Amid disputes between states over water-sharing, Karnataka today demanded setting up of a permanent water dispute tribunal in the Supreme Court and revisiting the Inter State Water Disputes Act to remove ``loose ends'' in the legislation.

Karnataka demands permanent water dispute tribunal


But a group of water interests took the first step Friday toward a better future for the Yakima River Basin, agreeing to the outlines of a plan for more water for fish, farmers and communities.

Group agrees to outlines for more water for fish, farmers


US financial services firm Asset Control is to create 50 new jobs in Dublin in software and systems development.

US financial services firm Asset Control to create 50 new jobs in Dublin


Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi have decided to split as a pair, ending the speculation over their future as a mixed doubles team following the bitter selection row ahead of the London Olympics.

Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi split as pair


Gold and silver producer Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. will move its headquarters from Idaho to downtown Chicago this year and hire at least 60 employees, state and city officials announced March 27.

Coeur d'Alene Mines moving headquarters to Chicago


``Overall data indicates the Nifty may continue to consolidate in the range of 5,150-5,400 levels in the near term. Stock-specific movement is likely to prevail,`` said Emkay Global Financial Services. It further said the following:

Nifty may continue to consolidate in range of 5,150-5,400:


After maintaining for days that law should takes its course in the Suryanelli rape case, BJP today took a firm stand that Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson PJ Kurien, who is facing allegations in the matter, should step down on ``moral grounds''.

PJ Kurien should step down on moral grounds:


A couple was killed in a motorcycle accident at Pathlaiya-Birgunj road section on Friday afternoon.


China stressed the need for the Human Rights Council to remain impartial and objective regarding the events in Syria, calling for it to base its work on precise and reliable information to help promote dialogue and cooperation instead of becoming a forum for leveling accusations and pressuring Syria.

China stresses need for Human Rights Council to remain impartial and objective regarding events in Syria


China Southern Airlines has increased its free, checked baggage allowances on a range of international and Chinese domestic air routes.

China Southern Airlines increases checked baggage allowances


AFTER close to two months of controversy over pigeon droppings, classes resumed at the Marabella North Secondary School yesterday.

Classes resumes at Marabella North Secondary


A senior administration official tells ABC News that the incident on the Northwest Airlines flight earlier today ``was an attempted act of terrorism.

Senior administration official: 'this was an attempted act of terrorism'


Freddie Mac said late Thursday its board appointed Donald Layton as chief executive.


Barack Obama has warned of his concern about very high unemployment being ``a new normal'' in the United States.

Barack Obama warns of unemployment being 'new normal' in us


Jennifer Aniston has reportedly ``reached out'' to her ex-boyfriend John Mayer, who is rumored to missing her.

Jennifer Aniston ``reaches out'' to John Mayer


SmarterTools, developer of a variety of website and business software, including the SmarterMail application, popular among hosting providers, announced last week that it had released the newest version of its web analytics software, SmarterStats version 5.x.

SmarterTools releases SmarterStats version 5.x


Iran is in talks to increase oil swap deals with its northern neighbours, oil ministry news agency Shana quoted the director of state oil company NIOC as saying.


A life-size bronze statue of comedian Ronnie Barker has been unveiled in front of his former co-stars Ronnie Corbett and Sir David Jason.


The judgments received by the ECA for the month of July 2011, show employers were ordered to pay exemplary damages due to procedural errors and a failure to afford the employee the principles of natural justice.


TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy plans to plead guilty in court next month on drug charges, according to the Moore County district attorney.

Tna world Champion Jeff Hardy to plead guilty to drug charges


The euro slumped to multi-year lows yesterday on another turbulent day for stock markets, as fears grew that the global slowdown would hit Europe hard, dealers said.

Euro slumps to multi-year lows as fears grow


The largest indoor marijuana growing operation in Santa Cruz County history was raided on Tuesday by Department of Homeland Security agents and local law enforcement officers.

Largest indoor marijuana grow in Santa Cruz County history raided


A 25-year old youth was abducted and sodomized in a car for more than two hours on Wednesday night.


Simon Cowell was forced to defend Britney Spears just hours after officially confirming he had signed her up as his new US X Factor judge.


A s the saying goes, everything old is new again, and sometimes that includes modern furniture.


''Keeping in view the public mandate, President Pervez Musharraf should leave office immediately with grace,'' Sharif told his supporters at Mansehra District in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan on Friday.


President Obama on Friday is expected to propose monumental changes in the way schools are judged and sanctioned based on student academic achievement, overhauling No Child Left Behind, the 2002 federal law that changed the education landscape across the country.

Obama to propose changes to No Child Left Behind


Former state Sen. Eugene Watts, who helped create the achievement tests for Ohio students but was also caught up in a speaking fees scandal, has died.


Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo feels pleased with the performance of his team in the season so far despite facing difficulties during the start.

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo feels pleased with his team --


AP Writers Already volatile Honduras slid toward greater instability after soldiers blocked an airport runway to keep ousted President Manuel Zelaya from returning, and protests that had remained largely peaceful yielded their first death.

Honduras slides toward greater instability


Larry King just filed for divorce from Shawn Southwick, his seventh wife, and it's not going to be pretty.

Larry King files for divorce from seventh wife


NICE, France -Defender Renato Civelli has joined Nice on loan from Argentine team San Lorenzo.

Civelli joins Nice on loan from San Lorenzo


Manchester United striker Federico Macheda is joining Stuttgart on loan for the remainder of the season.

Manchester United striker Macheda to join Stuttgart on loan


Air India pilots owing allegiance to the Indian Pilots Guild on Wednesday met Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi and assured him of their full cooperation for the smooth operation of the airline.


Bernard Madoff's lawyer told a judge Tuesday that Madoff will plead guilty Thursday to securities fraud, perjury and other crimes, knowing that he could face up to 150 years in prison for one of the largest frauds in history.


Simbu flew to Mumbai to record a song with percussionist Sivamani for Poda Podi, which has music by Dharan.


PruHealth, the joint venture between British insurance giant Prudential and Discovery Holdings is launching a new health product range.


A Monday night fire at a vacant house on Camden Road is being called suspicious.


A 20-year-old male nursery worker has been arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of child abuse.

Male nursery worker arrested on suspicion of child abuse


An Oshawa trustee wants Durham District School Board members to undergo criminal background checks.

Trustee wants criminal background checks


Dr. Drew talks to a woman who says a man canceled a date by texting her that he died.

Man cancels date by texting that he died


Wolfsburg boss Steve McClaren has told Manchester City that Edin Dzeko is worth going the extra mile for.


BUFFALO It appears Democrat William Stachowski will be named deputy majority leader of the State Senate.

Stachowski to be named deputy majority leader


The All-American Rejects have announced their US Summer tour, with Eve 6, and all of the dates can be seen below.

The all-American Rejects announce tour with Eve 6


President George Abela was discharged from Mater Dei Hospital this afternoon and is recovering at San Anton Palace, his Office has announced.

President Abela discharged from Hospital


Legend singer and king of 'ghazal singing' Mehdi Hassan will be laid to rest today at Shah Muhammad Shah graveyard of the city.


Gusty winds return to Calif. and blow into the start of the holiday weekend By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES ' Gusty Santa Ana winds are expected to through Friday morning across Southern California into the start of the holiday weekend.

Gusty winds blow into the start of holiday weekend


Brit actress Joely Richardson, best known for her role in 'Nip/Tuck', has joined the cast of 'The Tudors'.

Joely Richardson joins the cast of 'the Tudors'


Days after returning from a trip to Israel, Gov. Chris Christie will meet Wednesday with Jewish leaders in New Jersey.

Gov. Christie to meet with Jewish leaders


Telecommunications company AT&T Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of 42 cents on Friday.

AT&T declares regular quarterly dividend


Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa said Saturday that he played the Stanley Cup finals with a sprained MCL in his right knee.


A 49-year-old man killed his wife on Friday in east Delhi, suspecting that she was having an illicit relationship, and later confessed to his crime.

Man kills wife over suspected illicit relationship


Prominent German technical death metal act Necrophagist appear close to delivering a long awaited new album according to the group's front man.

Necrophagist close to delivering a new album?


As economic crisis begins to take its toll in the shape of employment and rising inflation, Vladimir Putin, the prime minister, sought to reassure Russians by hosting a live three-hour call-in show on TV on Thursday.


Marvin Williams finds a crease in the lane and throws it down on Orlando's Brian Cook.

Marvin Williams throws it down on Brian Cook


Kanye may be in talks with 'American Idol,' as a new report indicates, but as a source close to the show reveals to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY, it's highly unlikely he'll be sitting at the judges table next season!


The Vikings claimed linebacker Xavier Adibi off waivers and waived rookie tight end Allen Reisner to make room for Adibi.


Windstream Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc., based in Newton, Iowa, in a transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion.

Windstream to acquire Iowa Telecommunications services, Inc.


Jammu, Aug 13 Miles away from their homes, BSF jawans, stationed on the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir, today celebrated Raksha Bandhan with fervour.


Argos is to launch its own home shopping channel this summer.


Alex Potter reports on claims that Josh Beckett will not start until game three of the ALDS.


Two separate investigations have been launched after a child was hit by a train in Co Tipperary yesterday evening.

Two investigations launched after child hit by train


A former East Goshen housekeeper sat stone-faced late Friday as a Montgomery County jury convicted her of stealing jewelry, sports memorabilia and coins from her Main Line clients.

Housekeeper convicted of stealing from clients


His shoes are must-haves for the well-heeled, he's admitted to hating celebrities, yet he confessed to Vogue UK, ``I don't know why my shoes are so popular--

Manolo Blahnik: 'I don't know why my shoes are so popular'


Dassault Systèmes has acquired Enginuity PLM, a formula-based product lifecycle management solution provider, to expand its PLM offering for consumer packaged goods, life sciences and other formula-based industries.


South Korea beat Japan 2-0 on Friday to win the bronze medal, their first-ever Olympic football medal.

South Korea beat Japan 2-0 to win bronze medal


Emily Deem is live in Kimberly for Friday Night Game Time with the Kimberly cheerleaders.


Three major riders have extended their contracts with Euskaltel-Euskadi.


Abigail Williams have posted a brand new song entitled ``Into The Ashes'' online, which you can listen to at their official Myspace.


PayPal has brought its mobile payment system to the UK, with four high-street retailers signing up.


Rochester-area billionaire and philanthropist Tom Golisano will be in court today to challenge a tax assessment of his home in Victor.

Tom Golisano in court today to challenge tax assessment


They're both American born and call the US their off-season home.


A strip search is demanded at a Scrabble tournament when a ``G'' appears to go missing.

Strip search demanded in Scrabble tournament


Roles for women lag in corporate world Updated: 05:51, Tuesday November 27, 2012 It will take decades for women to achieve meaningful representation in the upper levels of corporate Australia unless a determined approach is embraced, according to the 2012 Australian Census of Women in Leadership.


SPRINT sensation Mark Cavendish has withdrawn from Great Britain's Road World Championship squad through illness.

Cavendish withdraws from road World championships through illness


Barack Obama, winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, is planning another war to add to his impressive record.

Obama plans another war to add to his impressive record


A woman skydiver has gone on trial accused of murdering her love rival by tampering with her parachute and causing her to plunge 13,000ft to her death.

Woman skydiver on trial for murdering love rival


Tulisa Contostavlos felt ``judged'' by 'X Factor' contestants when she first took up her role on the show.

Tulisa Contostavlos felt 'judged' by X Factor contestants


Actress Reese Witherspoon has been arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after police stopped a car being driven by her husband.

Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon arrested


Popular Malayalam film and TV actor Sreenath was found dead in a hotel room in this Kerala town Friday morning, police said.

Malayalam actor Sreenath found dead in hotel room


Giants legend Lawrence Taylor is being sued by the teen girl he paid for sex in the case that ended with his conviction and six years probation.

Lawrence Taylor sued by teen he paid for sex


Lynchburg Police say a man died Tuesday night after a 3 vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon.

Lynchburg man dies in 3 vehicle accident


A Charlottesville Police officer is free on bond but faces several felony embezzlement charges Thursday.

Charlottesville police officer faces felony charges


Singer and actress Eartha Kitt has died, aged 81, in New York, her publicist said Thursday.


EVICTION rates in Thanet are the highest in Kent as recession-hit families struggle to keep a roof over their head.

Eviction rates in Thanet are highest in Kent as families struggle


Afternoon classes from pre-school to high school, both public and private, in Makati City were suspended on Wednesday due to bad weather, the city government said.

Afternoon classes up to high school in Makati suspended


Red Hat will launch a preview of a new commercial enterprise Java data caching technology, based on its experimental Infinispan data grid software, the company announced Tuesday.

Red Hat to preview Java caching technology


A vacant church building in New Kensington was destroyed by a fire that broke out late Saturday night and spread to a neighboring house.

Vacant church in New Kensington destroyed by fire


Over 100.000 signatures have been collected to bring an action against former Armenian President Robert Kocharian at the International Criminal Court of the Hague, APA reports quoting Armenian news.

Over 100.000 signatures collected to bring an action against Robert Kocharian


A Peterborough man is facing several charges after he allegedly spat and kicked an officer in the face on Tuesday.

Man facing charges after kicking officer in face


Al Groh has been fired as Georgia Tech defensive coordinator after two and a half seasons with the Yellow Jackets.

Al Groh fired as Georgia Tech defensive coordinator


The best movies to watch in HD are action films.


Sebastian Vettel won the Monaco Grand Prix at Monte Carlo from pole position in his Red Bull Racing RB7 despite a controversial red flag and soft tires that lasted him a remarkable 56 laps.


Russell Hobbs has launched seven new steam irons with a host of features promising to help you 'steam through the ironing.

Russell Hobbs launches seven new steam irons


The ritual slaughter of animals on a beach at Port St Johns has been blamed for two fatal shark attacks there this year.

Ritual slaughter blamed for shark attacks


Apple lost its bid to restore push email services to its iCloud users in Germany after the Mannheim regional court agreed with an earlier court decision that restricted the company from delivering the service following a patent lawsuit from Motorola Mobility.

Apple loses bid to restore push email to iCloud users in Germany


The Civil War history of Nashville's Fort Negley will be celebrated Saturday.

Civil War history of Fort Negley to be celebrated


A 79-year-old woman was found dead in front of her house Christmas morning in Midwest City, police said.


Three German mountaineers abducted by the outlawed PKK on a climbing expedition this month are safe with Turkish government, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson told Reuters on Sunday.

Three Germans abducted by PKK safe with Turkish government


Chairman All Pakistan Clerks Association Balochistan Muhammad Khan Kakar has said that despite announcement of the federal government sacked employees have not been reinstated yet.


A small plane made an emergency landing at William P. Hobby Airport Wednesday morning after the pilot called in a fire.

Plane makes emergency landing at Hobby Airport


A Topeka man pleaded no contest on Tuesday to charges of raping and killing his roommate.

Topeka man pleads no contest to rape, killing


Consumer inflation fell to 4.6% on October from its September peak of 5.2%, official figures revealed today.


US Senator Marco Rubio today announced his four committee assignments for the 112th Congress.

Senator Marco Rubio announces Committee assignments


The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have waived forward Derrick Brown and center Eddy Curry.

Spurs waive Derrick Brown and Eddy Curry


Edna commenced distribution of new stocks of chocolates, candies, and wafer biscuits replenishing stocks in over 60,000 outlets island-wide.

Edna commences distribution of new stocks


Yemeni security forces arrested 11 Al-Qaeda suspects in a residential area of the capital Sanaa, killing one man during the operation, the defense ministry's 26sep.net news website reported on Thursday.


``It's great to be back out there with the boys, I've missed it. It was so good to be back at the 'G,''


HTC has unveiled the One S Special Edition, and aside from the mid-range specs, what is it about this device that makes it so special?


In a statement, Ronaldo said that he had ``recently become father to a baby boy''.


Jacob Zuma, the ANC president, on Friday ruled out an early national and provincial election.


R&B star Rihanna has forgiven her father for his abusive, drunken ways - because she understands he came from a terrible background.


Despite losing almost one-fourth of its 467th Medical Detachment soldiers in a mass shooting just over one month ago, Fort Hood is set to deploy the unit on schedule.


The Romanian currency hovered around EUR4.38 March 16 and closed the week slightly firmer at EUR4.3825.

The Romanian currency closed the week slightly firmer at EUR4.3825


His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received the US Secretary of Navy, Ray Mabus, and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday at Zabeel Palace in Dubai.


Charlotte coach Karen Aston has resigned after four seasons on the job and a week after leading the 49ers to the WNIT semifinals.


A booklet introducing Nowruz entitled ``Nowruz, Eid of happiness, love and respect'' has been rendered into Bosnian in order to introduce the ancient tradition in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Nowruz introduced in Bosnia and Herzegovina


Marvel UK has confirmed that fan-favourite crossover character Death's Head will make a return to comics.


Delta Air Lines Inc, which merged with Northwest Airlines last year to form the world's largest commercial carrier, will launch direct, nonstop flights from Detroit to Hong Kong and Seoul, sources reported.

Delta to launch direct flights between Detroit and hk


Robert Edwards of Britain won the 2010 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for the development of in-vitro fertilization, a breakthrough that has helped millions of infertile couples to have children.

Robert Edwards wins 2010 Nobel prize in medicine


A livery cab driver arrested in a child abandonment scheme last year turned himself in to police today, and was charged with attempted first-degree rape of a passenger.

Livery cab driver is charged with attempted rape


In the inaugural Cisco Global Cloud Index, Cisco estimates global cloud computing traffic will grow 12-fold from 130 exabytes to reach a total of 1.6 zettabytes annually by 2015, a 66 per cent compound annual growth rate.

Cloud computing traffic to grow 12-fold by 2015:


HGTV handyman Mike Holmes has sold his latest reno series, Holmes Makes it Right, to HGTV Canada for a fall season debut.

Tv handyman Mike Holmes sells latest series to HGTV Canada


New Delhi, March 5 External Affairs Minister SM Krishna Saturday mourned the death of veteran Congress leader Arjun Singh and said he was an ``able administrator'' who stood for the marginalised sections of the society.

Arjun singh stood for marginalised sections:


Fire crews have spent Thursday morning evacuating a Wellington rest home, after a staff member reported smelling smoke.

Fire crews evacuate Wellington rest home


An ex-RCMP undercover drug cop charged with misusing a police data base to get information about the Bacon brothers has won a delay in his trial.

Ex-RCMP undercover drug cop wins delay in his trial


Glee star Jessalyn Gilsig has filed for divorce from her movie producing hubby of five years, Bobby Salomon.

Glee star Jessalyn Gilsig files for divorce


Bob Dylan confirmed yesterday that he will indeed be releasing a holiday album this fall.


WITH his position as DUP leader under growing pressure, Peter Robinson last night vowed that he will fight to clear his name.

Peter Robinson: 'i'll fight to clear my name'


Chris Dodd, a Democrat senator from the state of Connecticut, announced his retirement from the legislative body Wednesday, where he has served for nearly 30 years, according to ABC News.


SAN FRANCISCO -Ryan Zimmerman has swiftly extended his hitting streak to 30 games, getting a first-inning single in the Washington Nationals' game against the San Francisco Giants.

Ryan Zimmerman extends hitting streak to 30 games


External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, who holds charge of Finance, said on Tuesday, ``the government is keen on restoring business confidence in the services sector. It is also our objective that the dispersal between CENVAT rate and the service tax rate is reduced with a view to moving towards the Uniform Goods and Service Tax.''

Government keen on restoring business confidence:


The Union Minister for Shipping Road Transport & Highways Thiru TR Baalu has said that the Government intends to set up a suitably designed Inspection and Maintenance system throughout the country for rigorous inspection of motor vehicles and to remove the defects before they are allowed to ply on road.

Government to set up Inspection and Maintenance system across the country for Motor vehicles


The Governor of the Central Bank of Malta Josef Bonnici said that new fiscal and economic governance rules were essential for recovery in market confidence, and that the European Central Bank could not be tasked with solving problems that were outside its mandate.

New fiscal and economic governance rules are essential for recovery in market confidence


The 7ft 7ins star, real name Jorge Gonzalez, passed away in his hometown of San Martin, Argentina, due to complications from diabetes.


Former president Pervez Musharraf, currently living in self-exile in Britain and Dubai, will be arrested whenever he returns to Pakistan, Punjab governor Latif Khosa has said.

Musharraf will be arrested whenever he returns to pak:


Google has entered the wholesale energy market in a big way by signin... http://tinyurl.com/366yymb Link Wednesday, 21 July 2010 06:41


DAVID BLAINE has publicly apologized to his fiancee after he was caught on camera dancing with another woman at a nightclub.


Quintiles, the biopharmaceutical services company, has appointed Tom Pike as its new chief executive from 30 April.

Quintiles appoints Tom Pike as new chief executive


A 28-year-old Indian taxi driver was on Tuesday found guilty by an Australian court of raping his inebriated female passenger last year in Brisbane.

Indian taxi driver found guilty of raping inebriated passenger


Daisy Dick has won the Barbury Castle International CCI 3* horse trials on Spring Along, her 16-year old veteran horse.

Daisy Dick wins Barbury International horse trials


A student pilot is dead after two small planes collided in flight 40 miles south of Phoenix, sending one crashing to the ground.

1 dead after small planes collide south of Phoenix


Canara Bank manager committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan of the Dumka branch office in Jharkhand.


Apple said it sold two million iPads since launching the touch-screen tablet in the United States nearly two months ago and taking it to nine international markets this past weekend.


The Village at Rockville is hosting its first Summer Art Festival this weekend featuring the work of senior artists.

The Village at Rockville hosts art festival


The exam system is ``failing'' the brightest pupils and does not adequately test basic skills, the Tories claimed.


The HealthTRAIN now runs from both Rosman and Pisgah Forest to various destinations in Brevard.

HealthTRAIN runs to Rosman, Pisgah Forest --


Bobby Nichols, who spent three years on the PGA tour, has died following a bout with cancer.


When Robert Young was a soldier stationed at the Presidio of San Francisco in the 1960s, he fell in love with San Francisco, and when he retired from the military in 1980 there was nowhere else he wanted to live.

Robert Young - fell in love with San Francisco


Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander said the Coalition Government's spending plans show the British economy is ``moving from rescue to recovery''.

British economy 'moving from rescue to recovery'


A Scottsdale couple was tied and beaten up during a home invasion that lasted more than three hours this morning, police said.

Scottsdale couple tied, beaten during invasion


Inventory Optimization technology, a relatively new category of supply chain software, has started to go mainstream.

Inventory Optimization technology starts to go mainstream


Former state Rep. Dennie Oxley was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving following a southern Indiana car crash.


Seoul shares opened higher on Wednesday after US debt jitters eased, with tech shares getting a lift from Apple Inc.'s smashing quarterly results.


China has warned Somali pirates it is prepared to use force when its naval ships arrive in the Gulf of Aden to combat the recent wave of piracy.


US consumer prices fell for the first time in a year last month and the closely watched core inflation rate posted its smallest annual gain since 1966, pointing to a lack of price pressure as the economic recovery gathers steam.


Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on the company's common stock which represents a 5% increase over the prior dividend of $0.238 per share as adjusted for the 5% stock dividend paid on December 13, 2007.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. increases dividend 5%


Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan has asserted that the Communist Party of India will take an appropriate decision on his candidature to the forthcoming Assembly polls in the state.

Party will take appropriate decision on my candidature:


She told Allure magazine: ``I had to grow the hair down there.


Jerry Sandusky has been barred from being alone with his grandchildren under a temporary order approved by Centre County Judge Thomas Kistler on behalf of three children, the Centre Daily Times reported Tuesday.

Jerry Sandusky barred from being alone with grandchildren


Japanese stocks advanced, erasing earlier declines, as exporters rebounded after the yen weakened.

Japanese stocks advance after exporters rebound on yen


New Orleans, Jun 20 BP has said that it had paid USD 104 million to residents along the US Gulf Coast for claims filed as a result of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

BP says it has paid USD 104 million in claims


Fayetteville &mdashA hostage situation at a Fayetteville convenience store ended peacefully Wednesday night after a man released his hostage after a two-hour standoff.

Fayetteville hostage situation ends peacefully


Savannah Guthrie is engaged to political consultant Mike Feldman, the anchor revealed from the NBC show's set on Monday, May 13.

Savannah Guthrie engaged to Mike Feldman:


Less than a week after New York state legalized same-sex marriage, Rhode Island voted in favor of a bill to permit civil unions between gay and lesbian couples.

Rhode Island votes in favor of civil union for gay couples


Moguls skier, Kristi Richards, a two-time Olympian, retired Friday after 11 years on the Canadian freestyle ski team.


MTV is keeping its controversial series ``Skins'' on the air despite low ratings and advertisers not wanting to be associated with the show, reports The Hollywood Reporter.


A legislative committee in Providence may change human service benefits to help cut the state's two hundred and twenty million dollar deficit.

Committee may change human services benefits to cut state deficit


Despite her own reality show scheduled to debut later this month, Lara Bingle has reportedly snubbed the 'Logies'.


Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hopes to meet Pope Benedict XVI during a visit to Rome next week, according to the Italian daily La Repubblica.

Ahmadinejad wants meeting with Pope Benedict


China held FIFA World Cup quarter-finalists Paraguay 1-1 in an international at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center here on Tuesday.


Two female Afghan aid workers have been killed in volatile southern Helmand province, a spokesman for the provincial governor said on Monday.

Two female Afghan aid workers killed in Helmand


Naser Oric, one of Bosnia/Herzegovina Army commanders in the vicinity of Srebrenica, convicted for crimes against the Serbs, might get from Serbia a monthly pension of EUR 60 for working years he spent at the Home Ministry of Serbia.


Workstream Inc., a supplier of talent management software, said it signed a definitive agreement to merge with Empagio, a provider of payroll and human resources software.


Today Domo, a new SaaS venture founded by Omniture co-founder and CEO Josh James, announced the launch of BusinessIntelligence.com.


Internet browsing speeds will soon return to normalcy as the disrupted underwater cable has been fixed.


Houston Astros infielder Ty Wigginton will begin a three-game rehab assignment this week, the team announced on Monday.


In an interesting twist, UFC featherweight champion José Aldo will receive a lightweight title shot with a win over Anthony Pettis.

José Aldo to receive lightweight title shot with win over Pettis


Eaton County educators can learn how to go green this month at a free seminar.

Eaton Co. educators can learn to go green


Northern Rock has announced that it is to cut mortgage rates by up to 0.6 per cent, Mortgage Strategy reported.

Northern Rock announces cuts to mortgage rates


JBWere now expects the ad market to grow by half a per cent in the current fiscal year, after previously predicting a small decline.


Kenny Dalglish says Steven Gerrard is progressing well from his ankle injury while Jamie Carragher is a doubt to face Swansea.


Inline MIR spectroscopy offers continuous monitoring of the concentration of liquids that consist of several components to ensure efficient process control.

Continuous monitoring ensures efficient control


The Hill reports President Barack Obama has been campaigning for Republicans, helping them increase their chances of regaining control of the US House of Representatives.

President Obama campaigns for Republicans


The 2013 Tribeca Film Festival has announced its feature film selections in the Midnight screenings category, where genre films are showcased.

2013 Tribeca film Festival announces Midnight screenings


The Neighborhood Market, a community CSA providing local, organically grown produce from Windham County farms, is about to begin its second season of operation.

Neighborhood Market begins its second season


Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez and his wife of 6-years Cynthia Scurtis have ``amicably'' settled their divorce, their lawyers confirm.

Alex Rodriguez and wife ``amicably'' settle divorce


Royal British Legion dropped the News of the World as its campaigning partner yesterday as it expressed ``revulsion'' that the paper apparently hacked the phones of bereaved military families.

Royal British Legion drops News of the World


A burst pipe in a laboratory at 900 Princess St. caused a chemical spill late Sunday morning.


While on stage, Parton told the crowd: ``I am so glad to be back in Australia.

Dolly Parton ``glad'' to be back in Australia


The Spider-Man 3 actress was found dead at the 10th arrondissement apartment on Wednesday, two days before her 29th birthday.


The Music at Queens concert series is wrapping up for the season with a performance by a new wind ensemble.


US intermodal traffic rose 4.4% last week from a year ago, led by an increase in container traffic, the Association of American Railroads said.


United Way of Mason County is holding its annual meeting Wednesday afternoon at St. Andrew's Retreat and Conference Center in Union.

United Way holding annual meeting Wednesday


Malaysia now has 11.2 million voters, the Election Commission said Tuesday.


Australia Home Prices Drop 3.7% as Banks Doubt 2012 Rebound


Peabody Energy Corp., the world's biggest private-sector coal company, said Wednesday that it bought a 5.1 percent stake in a Chinese coal importer.

Peabody buys stake in Chinese coal importer


Sylvain Chavanel of France won the 19th stage of the Tour de France on Friday after leading a two-man breakaway, and Carlos Sastre of Spain retained the yellow jersey a day before a crucial time trial.

Chavanel wins 19th stage of Tour de France


The top medal of visual arts was handed to seven influential Iranian artists during the closing ceremony of the 2nd Fajr Visual Arts Festival here on Saturday at Vahdat Hall.

Top medal of Visual Arts handed to influential Iranian artists


A councillor from Cookstown is to lobby the Department of Regional Development to reopen a set of major security gates.

Councillor to lobby for reopening of a gate


GBPUSD breaks below 1.4466 support and the fall from 1.5722 extends further to as low as 1.4378 level, suggesting that the long term down trend from 2.0158 has resumed.


Finance minister Tendai Biti has accused bankers of ``stealing depositors' money'' and subsequently blaming the government and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe for implementing policies they allege were not conducive for the banking sector to operate viably.

Biti accuse bankers of 'stealing from depositors'


Four current and former Irwindale city officials, including a councilman, pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges alleging they misappropriated public funds during trips to New York.

Irwindale officials plead not guilty to misappropriating public funds


Republic of Macedonia and USA will sign Wednesday a Declaration on strategic partnership and cooperation, which contains the elements for upgrading and enhancement of bilateral cooperation, MIA reports from Washington.

Macedonia, US to sign declaration on strategic partnership and cooperation


Quebec-based Recochem, maker of automotive chemical products including coolants, washer, brake and power steering fluids, will move operations out of Brampton this summer.

Recochem to move out of Brampton this summer


Canadian indie rock duo Tegan and Sara have posed for the NOH8 Campaign, which raises awareness and funds for gay rights causes, including ending California's 2008 voter-approved gay marriage ban, Proposition 8.


The police arrested an interregional hackers group which arranged DDOS-attacks and broke in social network accounts for money, the Interior Ministry's ``K'' Department reported on Friday.

Police arrests interregional hackers group


A 28-year-old BPO employee was found dead in a church guest house here on Sunday, police said.


Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs.

Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius charged with murder


Chaka Khan just won temporary custody of her 10-year-old granddaughter because the child's parents are drug addicts -- this according to legal docs obtained by TMZ.

Chaka Khan wins custody of granddaughter


Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., the nation's biggest carmaker, said it was losing about 30 million rupees a day at its Manesar factory because of a labor dispute that has led to a production halt.

Maruti losing 30 million rupees a day on labor dispute


Michael Essien will bounce back strong from his latest injury setback a stronger and better player according to his international team mate John Paintsil.


With a smorgasbord of 230 films from around the world, the Istanbul Film Festival will kick off its 30th edition Saturday with offerings in 22 categories, as well as competitions, panel discussions and other events.

Istanbul Film festival kicks off Saturday


About 190,000 MacGregor and Mitre folding soccer goals were recalled Tuesday, after the death of a young child.

MacGregor and Mitre folding soccer goals were recalled Tuesday.


Rap megastars Jay-Z and Kanye West released their highly anticipated album titled ``Watch the Throne'' on iTunes today without leaking any tracks, reports CNN.

Jay-Z and Kanye West release 'Watch the Throne'


DJ HUGIN NEWS/Patient recruitment in Biofrontera's phase II study in severe chronic urticaria completed Corporate news announcement processed and transmitted by Hugin AS.

Dj Hugin news/patient recruitment in Biofrontera's phase II study in severe chronic urticaria completed


SOLAR technology company G24 Innovations has been sold out of administration in a pre-pack deal that will secure all 42 jobs at the business.

Solar tech firm G24 Innovations sold out of administration


China overtook Germany as the world's biggest exporter after exports rose in December for the first time in 14 months, data showed Sunday, in a new sign of the rapid Chinese rise as a global economic force.

China overtakes Germany as biggest exporter


Horizon Lines, Inc. today announced that it has completed a comprehensive refinancing of its entire capital structure.

Horizon Lines completes comprehensive refinancing


Sudan are considering withdrawing from the Nile Basin friendly tournament, which will take place in Egypt in January, in protest at changes of its format.

Sudan consider withdrawing from Nile Basin tournament


Jaya Prada has agreed to make her Bollywood return after signing a film deal with producer-director KC Bokadia.


Well known television star and actor Shekhar Suman, Congress candidate from Patna Sahib, has dared MNS chief Raj Thackeray to conduct a rally in Bihar.


European sharemarkets posted their biggest losses in a month as national benchmark indexes fell in all 18 western European markets on Wednesday.


Kolkata, March 11 Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, who essayed the role of an impassioned hockey coach in his recent film 'Chak de India', Tuesday said the Indian hockey team would rock again putting behind the recent defeat that saw its door shut for the Olympics for the first time in 80 years.


Chinese President Hu Jintao said Wednesday China-France ties have ``opened a new page'' as French President Nicolas Sarkozy pays his second state visit to China.

China-France ties ``opened a new page'' as Sarkozy pays state visit


An anti-terrorism training exercise is taking place in Lansing that aims to enhance the security of the area's transportation system.

Anti-terrorism training takes place in Lansing


Olympus, acclaimed worldwide for its precision technology advancements, marks the 75th anniversary of Zuiko brand lenses during the Camera and Photo Imaging Show in Yokohama, Japan, February 9-12.

Olympus marks the 75th anniversary of Zuiko brand lenses


ST. HELENA, Calif. Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-growing wildfire that is threatening homes and wineries in California's Napa Valley.Fire officials say the blaze has burned 300 acres in the rugged hills just outside the wine country town of St. Helena.


The undisputed queen of Indian cinema Sridevi is gearing up to make a comeback on big screen.


Josef Fritzl, the Austrian engineer who kept his daughter locked in a cellar for 24 years and fathered seven children by her, has been charged with murder and slavery, according to a charge sheet published yesterday.

Josef Fritzl charged with murder and slavery


O'Fallon Township High School has found no asbestos in a teachers' lounge area that was being tested.

O'Fallon Township High school finds no asbestos


New QPR manager Mark Hughes was coy about his transfer targets amid speculation he was to raid Manchester City for Nedum Onouha and Blackburn for Chris Samba as well as Chelsea's Alex.


Two men were stabbed early this morning in Hanover Township, Northampton County, Colonial Regional police said.

Two stabbed in Hanover Township, Northampton County


A former Toronto elementary school teacher has been found not guilty of sexual assault and sexual interference.

Teacher found not guilty of sexual assault


Film producer Madhur Bhandarkar, actor Suniel Shetty and choreographer Saroj Khan unveiled 'AbMeriBari', an internet site to identify, appraise and raise talent for the show business.

Bhandarkar, Shetty, Saroj Khan unveil 'AbMeriBari'


Now he faces a cinematic challenge of a very different order: to bring Confucius to the silver screen.

Kung fu master Chow Yun-Fat to bring Confucius to the silver screen


It appears the saga of Greg Jackson has finally reached a conclusion, as UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones confirmed via Twitter that Jackson will corner him in his title fight with Rashad Evans.

Greg Jackson to corner Jon Jones Vs. Rashad Evans


Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today expressed concern over domestic production of pulses trailing behind the increasing demand.

Pawar expresses concern over domestic production of pulses


TIMO Glock is convinced Michael Schumacher will make a Formula One comeback with Mercedes next season and cannot wait to race against him.

Timo Glock is convinced Michael Schumacher will make a Formula One comeback with Mercedes


Dan Rogers was elected mayor of Prince George Nov. 15 by defeating Don Zurowski.


Rumours have surfaced suggesting that Patricia Kaas will represent France in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest.


A convicted sex offender who allegedly used aliases to continue working at schools is facing seven new charges.


Anup K. Pujari, Director-General Foreign Trade, Union Ministry of Commerce, said here on Monday that the government had created a mechanism whereby payments for exports from India to Iran could be made in Indian rupees instead of convertible currency such as American dollars and Euros.

Payment for exports to Iran can be in rupees


Maryland Public Service Commission staff is recommending granting wind power developer's application for a project on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County.

Staff recommends granting wind power application


MTV UK is reporting that pop superstar Britney Spears will release a new album in a ``few weeks,'' according to her producer, Rodney ``Darkchild'' Jerkins.


Prominent politicians have demanded of US to respect Parliamentary resolutions of Pakistan on war against terror, drone attacks, national security and defence.

Politicians demand US to respect Parliamentary resolutions


A large number of Tribals in Tripura recently celebrated the Ganga festival to worship the holy river Ganga, which is revered by millions of Hindus in India and across the world as a divine river.

Tribals of Tripura celebrate Ganga festival


Passengers on a Southwest Airlines plane applauded and hugged the pilot for a safe emergency landing in West Virginia after a football-sized hole appeared in the fuselage.

Passengers hug pilot for safe landing despite hole


A 39-year-old Adrian man said he was glad to be going to prison rather than continuing to use drugs when he was sentenced Friday in Lenawee County Circuit.

Adrian man says he's glad to be going to prison


The Malta Labour Party congratulated the Maltese national football team for its display in the 7-1 friendly win over Liechtenstein.

MLP congratulates Maltese national football team


All That Remains have posted the new music video for their song ``The Last Time''.


'The Chennai Silks', which stakes claim to be one of the biggest textile retail chains in India recently opened its showroom in Kerala.

'The Chennai Silks' opens showroom in Kerala


Diaspora Armenians want to come to Turkey for making business deals with Turkish businessmen and for touristic purposes.


Kat Dennings is joining the cast of Marvel's Thor, another positive addition to an already stellar line-up.


Four St. Johnsbury area residents are facing heroin charges following a one-month intensive investigation into drug shipments from out of state into Caledonia County, the Vermont Drug Task Force said.

St. Johnsbury residents face heroin charges


The creation of more traditional dance groups in the central Bié province was defended on Monday by the official in charge of the local culture department, Santos Buta.

Creation of traditional dance groups defended


Most businesses have improved access to commercial insurance at more affordable prices than at any time in the past four years, according to recent surveys conducted by Insurance Bureau of Canada.

Businesses have improved access to commercial insurance:


A County Durham engineering firm has been fined £100,000, and ordered to pay £44,000 in costs, after a worker was crushed to death while clearing a jam on a production line, after pleading guilty to breaching Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

County Durham firm fined after worker crushed to death


- Making his first public appearance since retiring from the New York Jets, Brett Favre said Monday night he's considering playing again, this time for the Minnesota Vikings.

Favre says he's considering playing again


Fasthosts has announced the launch of new dedicated servers with 50 per cent off for the first two months.

Fasthosts launches new Dedicated servers


Jury selection began today in the murder trial of Jeffrey Plishka.


The CPM-ruled West Bengal government has inched towards setting up the proposed agriculture marketing corporation by appointing one of its retired bureaucrats to run the show.

West Bengal government to set up agriculture marketing corporation


Austal on Thursday released new video of the littoral combat ship Independence during recently completed acceptance trials, the last set of tests before the vessel is handed over the US Navy.


Canada is pulling out of a joint Norad-Russian exercise to protest the Russia's occupation of Georgia, Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Thursday.


A 30-year-old Slocum man was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday after authorities say they found him illegally in possession of a firearm and a small amount of methamphetamine.


Students took part in digital learning day Wednesday at Preston High School and Randolph Technical Center in Elkins.

Students take part in digital learning day


Former major-league star Dwight Gooden was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and leaving the scene of an accident.

Gooden charged with driving under influence


A Catholic school in London has apologised for abuse of pupils by monks over 40 years, and accepted recommendations to fundamentally change the way it is run to protect children in the future.


'Corrie' actor Sol Heras admits his on-screen mother Kym Marsh's woes are about to get a lot bigger when his character Ryan's drug problems become worse.

Ryan Connor's drug problems to become worse


Beijing opened five new subway lines on Thursday, an urban planning show of force highlighting the investment the city has thrown behind public transport to curb its notorious air pollution and traffic congestion.


Free agent forward Jeff Halpern has signed with the New York Rangers, the club announced Tuesday.

Jeff Halpern signs with New York Rangers


China saw tourism numbers drop year on year in the first quarter, while more Chinese went abroad, the China National Tourism Administration said Friday.


Saskatoon police are investigating another indecent exposure incident on the city's east side, bringing the total number of reported cases to 14 since June.

Saskatoon police investigate another indecent exposure incident


Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero says Spain is setting up a 30 billion euros fund to help the financial sector.


Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, known as #2 or 'The Pig' in their self-titled years, was found dead this morning in a Des Moines hotel room by a hotel worker.


Samsung has revealed two new Google Chrome OS devices to coincide with the latest version of the operating system.


Recently in federal court, a 29-year-old man pleaded guilty to producing child pornography.

Man pleads guilty to producing child pornography


Australia will send military trainers to help build up the Afghan army, Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon said on Tuesday, as part of his push for a new international strategy for Afghanistan.

Australia to send military trainers to Afghanistan


A woman and a child traveling in separate vehicles were injured in a head-on collision in Claremont late Saturday morning, police said.

Woman, child injured in head-on collision in Claremont


Somali gunmen kidnapped two Western journalists in the northern province of Puntland yesterday, police said, in the latest attack on foreigners working in the lawless Horn of Africa nation.

Somali gunmen kidnap Western journalists


Edinburgh's Usher Hall has announced a special two days of folk music as part of this year's Ceilidh Culture festival.

Usher Hall announces two days of folk music


A 3-year-old male black bear has undergone facial reconstruction surgery to close a gunshot wound, and could be released back into the wild later this year.

Black bear undergoes facial reconstruction surgery


For the third year in a row, Amtrak is offering double points for Amtrak Guest Rewards on qualifying train travel booked and completed by Dec. 12.


Granite Construction Incorporated today announced James H. Roberts, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will present at the NYSSA Construction and Materials Industry Conference in New York City at 9:35 am on Tuesday, September 22, 2009.

Granite Construction to present at the NYSSA Construction and Materials Industry Conference


International air passenger traffic dipped 1.3 per cent in October compared to the figure for the same month last year, while air freight traffic dropped 7.9 per cent, according to latest statistics from the industry association.


A former Cunard cruise ship worker has been charged with a sex attack on a child, police said today.

Cruise ship worker charged with sex attack on child


Effective Leaders are consistent, explicit and concise and they command a presence when they walk into a room, but, they are not arrogant and ego driven.


Former President Bill Clinton was seen posing for a photo with two porn stars Wednesday night at a fundraiser.

Clinton poses for photo with two porn stars


A St. Albans police officer was involved in a two-vehicle wreck Thursday afternoon.


A sergeant from the Burmese army committed suicide on the frontlines of the Indo-Burma border on 4 January, after a commander of his battalion harrassed him, according to a local report.


A 28 year old youth was arrested by police in Pulwama district for allegedly killing a girl.


The Administrative Court at the State Council decided on Tuesday 26/6/2012 suspending a decision by the minister of justice on granting military men the power of judicial seizure.

Administrative Court decides suspending decision on power of judicial seizure


Stuart Littlewood assesses whether UK Labour leader Ed Miliband is worthy of the praise heaped upon him by the Palestinian Authority's UK representative, Manuel Hassassian, and urges Palestinians to beware of false ``friends'', such as the Miliband brothers and other Labour leaders, who are unconditionally committed to Israel.

Palestinians, beware false friends, such as the Miliband brothers


Actress Megan Fox was named the world's sexiest woman on Wednesday by an annual online poll, while the world's most Googled woman, Britney Spears, barely scraped in at No. 100 after a shocker of a year.


A 40-year-old Binghamton man is facing drug charges after he was arrested Thursday by the US Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Broome County Special Investigations Task Force at a motel on the Vestal Parkway.


HRPT Properties Trust, which owns several metro-Denver commercial real estate properties, is changing its name to reflect the current direction of its business, the company said Thursday.


Rahul Mahajan's second wife, Kolkata ( Images ) model, Dimpy, who left his Worli house in Mumbai ( Images ) late on Thursday following violent domestic abuse, on Friday said she was very upset and hurt and needed some time to recover from the episode.


The Supreme Court today said that filing of a complaint under the Prevention of Corruption Act is a constitutional right of a citizen and the competent authority should take a decision on giving the sanction within a time frame.

Complaint under the Prevention of Corruption Act is a constitutional right:


The livestock and horse judging teams from Johnson City competed at the Area 7 contest at Texas A&M University on Saturday.

Livestock and horse teams compete at Area contest


BODUM®, a leader in home product design, revolutionizes coffee brewing with the introduction of the BISTRO Pour Over Coffee Machine.


A Pepperell man who could face his 8th OUI conviction appeared in court Tuesday.


A 25-year-old man has been charged with trafficking crack cocaine in and around Huntington.

Man charged with trafficking crack cocaine


Rutland County Council is due to make a decision on the Pavilion in Home Farm Close, Burley.

Rutland county council due to make a decision on the Pavilion


It's rumoured that David Hasselhoff may not return for the next series of Britain's Got Talent.

David Hasselhoff may not return to 'Britain's Got Talent'


PTI Feb 19, 2013, 05.15PM IST Hinduja flagship company Ashok Leyland today said it will launch the Avia range of trucks in India by July as it prepares to introduce a range of new products, hoping for a revival of market in the second half of next fiscal.

Ashok Leyland to launch Avia trucks in India by July


Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch, who was also the founder of the independent film distribution company Oscilloscope Pictures, passed away today at the age of 47.

Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch passes away at 47


Egypt announced on Sunday the makeup of a 100-member constituent assembly, half of whose members are from Egypt's two houses of parliament.

Egypt announces makeup of constituent assembly


Pakistani troops seized a camp used by the extremist group blamed in the Mumbai attacks and arrested more than 12 people, militants and a security official said Monday.

Pakistani troops seize camp used by extremists blamed in Mumbai attacks


A TEACHER who worked at a Salisbury school has been jailed for three years for engaging in sexual activity with a teenage girl.

Teacher jailed for sexual activity with teenage girl


INVESTORS in the Japanese market are likely to limit trade this week ahead of US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke's speech and other possible market leads.

Investors in Japanese market likely to limit trade this week


Arie Luyendyk Jr. is moving to the broadcast booth while he continues looking for a ride in the IndyCar Series.


Wintrust Financial Corporation will present at the Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett, Inc. 14th Annual Bank Conference to be held in Chicago on August 18, 2009.

Wintrust Financial Corporation to present at the Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett, Inc. 14th Annual Bank


Pop star Britney Spears is engaged to her boyfriend Jason Trawick, celebrity media outlets reported Friday after the singer posted a message on Twitter about receiving ``the one gift'' for which she has longed.


North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il has died aged 69 of a heart attack, state media announced Monday, plunging the impoverished but nuclear-armed nation into uncertainty as it faced a second dynastic succession.


A Nacogdoches man has pleaded guilty to murdering a former SFA football player, accepting a 50-year prison sentence.

Man pleads guilty to murdering former SFA football player


Police are appealing for public assistance following a serious assault at Waterloo overnight that has left a man in a critical condition in hospital.

Appeal for assistance following serious assault - Waterloo


figshare, a community-based open data platform, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Public Library of Science, a leading Open Access publisher.

Figshare announces partnership with the Public Library of Science


``I am proud to participate in this year's civil rights pilgrimage alongside Congressman John Lewis, who courageously paved the way for a better life for future generations,`` said Cantor in a statement. ''We have the opportunity to come together and celebrate this powerful moment in history. I look forward to visiting the sites of so many landmark civil rights events and reflecting on the sacrifice that shaped the greater democracy we live in today.``

Cantor to participate in civil rights pilgrimage


A former tennis coach charged with creating and distributing a long-running online child pornography series pleaded guilty to making and distributing child pornography.

Former tennis coach pleads guilty to child pornography


Austin Peay clinched its second consecutive OVC regular season title with a 65-59 win over the Eastern Kentucky University men's basketball team Thursday night in McBrayer Arena.

Austin Peay clinches OVC regular season title with 65-59 win


ONE eye laughing and one eye crying could be a fitting way to describe reaction to the cast of ministers picked by Robert Fico, Slovakia's incoming prime minister, who recently told the Sme daily that he wants to govern the country in a way that ``one day he will not have to crawl along walls when walking the streets''.


Five gold medals won by Canadian athletes in the first nine days of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games equals a lot of goats.


Home-run king Barry Bonds pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he lied to a grand jury about taking steroids, and a federal judge said some drug tests and other government evidence looked too weak for trial.


BMW is working to create a next generation car key, that will not only unlock car doors, but could be used to make payments and book train tickets.


Actor Jack Black jokingly shows how to get a mammogram.


Record harvests are being forecast for corn and soybean farmers and now the focus turns to bringing the giant crop in from the field.

Record harvests forecast for corn, soybeans


Despite the rumors, Kevin Youkilis is not being traded after all, said the Red Sox general manager.

Kevin Youkilis not being traded, says Red Sox general manager


A naked man broke into and trashed a female neighbor's house on Sidney Street while she was home on Tuesday, police said.

Naked man breaks in, trashes neighbor's house


All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.


/CNW Telbec/ - As part of the transaction announced by Ferrovial earlier today, the Caisse announced that its stake in BAA will decrease from 21.18% to 15.55%.

The Caisse's stake in BAA will decrease from 21.18% to 15.55%


European stock futures were little changed, indicating the Stoxx Europe 600 Index will halt two days of gains, before euro-area finance ministers meet to discuss insuring a portion of bonds issued by debt-stricken countries.

European stock futures are little changed;


The contract between Klausner Lumber One, LLC and Suwannee County has still not been signed yet by Klausner, according to Bill Graham, county-hired attorney who has been handling contract negotiations.

Sawmill contract still not signed by Klausner


A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwest and Plains states dipped last month, suggesting only slow growth for the region over the next three to six months.


Developer Halfbrick today revealed that Fruit Ninja Kinect has reached the one million downloads mark.

Fruit Ninja Kinect reaches one million downloads


Founder of the globally renowned software giant Infosys, Mr. NR Narayana Murthy today had a meet with Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and expressed interest in setting up company's research center in Gujarat.

Infosys founder-chairman NR Narayana Murthy meets Narendra Modi


Sir Elton John celebrates his 62nd birthday a couple days late with a joint birthday bash at Hamburger Hamlet on Sunset Blvd.


Juventus could switch their attention to Chelsea defender Alex if they fail to snare Diego Lugano from Fenerbahce.

Juventus could switch attention to Chelsea defender Alex


CHESHIRE has been recognised as the leading fire and rescue service in the country at a major national awards ceremony.

Cheshire recognised as leading fire and rescue service in the country


Warner Bros. has acquired North American rights to the thriller Edge of Darkness, directed by Martin Campbell and starring Mel Gibson from production company GK Films, reports Variety.


British Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka, Richard Hyde, will visit Karwar on March 7, according to a press release from the British Deputy High Commission, Bangalore.

British Deputy High Commissioner to visit Karwar


Sofia Vergara launched her own underwear line because she found it difficult to find sexy lingerie.


New Hope Valley Railway, the Triangle's Train, will kick off its 2012 season on Sunday, April 22, with a full-day of free demonstrations and kids' activities as well as its regularly scheduled steam and diesel locomotive train rides.

New Hope Valley Railway kicks off season


Today Icons of Fright are reporting that Kelly McGillis will be joining the cast to travel to the barren wastelands in Stake Land.


Three Class 12 students in Uttar Pradesh were arrested Friday after they posted obscene clips of a classmate they had sedated, police said.

Three arrested for posting obscene clips of classmate


VICTORIA is eyeing a massive water windfall from the Murray-Darling River system, with the state to benefit from recent floods in northern Australia.


Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., a developer, owner and operator of casinos and associated entertainment facilities, has acquired Rainbow Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi, US from Bally Technologies, Inc.

Isle of Capri Casinos acquires Rainbow Casino from Bally Technologies


A 60-year-old Inver Grove Heights man has pleaded guilty to six counts of theft by swindle in connection with the theft of funds from a Twin Cities non-profit.

Inver Grove Heights man pleads guilty to theft by swindle


Fabian Cancellara has won the Tour of Switzerland after a convincing victory in the race's final stage.Cancellara beat Tony Martin of Germany in Sunday's 24-mile time trial to become the first Swiss rider since Alex Zuelle in 2002 to win the race.

Fabian Cancellara wins Tour of Switzerland


As he looks ahead to this weekend's race in Charlotte, Kenseth talked about his impending departure from Roush Fenway Racing and what's to come with Joe Gibbs.

Matt Kenseth talks about impending departure from Roush Fenway Racing


Jean-Louis Scherrer, the French couturier whose fans included Jacqueline Kennedy and Sophia Loren, died in Paris on Thursday at the age of 78.

Jean-Louis Scherrer, French couturier, dies at 78


The King of Lesotho, Letsie III, arrived in Cuba Monday afternoon and was welcomed at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana by Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Marcos Rodriguez.

King of Lesotho arrived in Cuba on Monday


Congolese rebels declared a ceasefire on Thursday after a four-day push to the gates of Goma that threatened to drag Congo back to all-out war, but heavy gunfire resumed near the eastern city after dark.


Wipro has resistance at Rs 500, says Anil Manghnani of Modern Shares & Stock Brokers.


Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group Inc, announced today that it is the official sponsor of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, marking the 32nd year that the carrier has supported the race.

Alaska Airlines to be official sponsor of Iditarod trail Sled dog race


Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel announced Sunday that he's preparing to run for mayor of Chicago, a position widely known as being one he has long desired.

Emanuel announces he's preparing to run for mayor


A 47-year-old Milwaukee woman died in a motorcycle crash in an empty parking lot Monday afternoon.

Woman dies in motorcycle crash in parking lot


The five-day trial of a 29-year-old man ended dramatically Friday afternoon, when he was found guilty of sexual assault with a weapon.


News Corporation today reported first quarter consolidated operating income of $1.04 billion, an increase of 9% compared with $953 million of operating income reported a year ago.

News Corporation reports first quarter operating income of $1.04 billion


Prices of ``B'' or domestic sugar were mixed this week but with prices still above P1,000 per Lkg, data of the Sugar Master Plan Foundation show.


St. Louis based Build-A-Bear is recalling 300,000 teddy bears, because their eyes could pop out and children could choke on them.


With Internet and technology taking new leaps everyday, scientists at the Universidad Pompeu Fabra have found how older people interact and use email in their daily life.

How older people interact and use email in their daily life


Ashley Tisdale grabbed take out in Beverly Hills on Friday...looks like she's got her hands full!

Ashley Tisdale grabs take out in Beverly Hills


On Thursday, the 2012 Ig Nobel prizes were awarded to their recipients at a ceremony at Harvard University.


Caltrans has issued a traffic advisory to alert motorists of roadwork scheduled on highways 88 and 124.


John Hansen of Lincoln, president of the Nebraska Farmer's Union, said Nebraska's potential for wind energy is barely tapped.