Women's rights were human rights, President Jacob Zuma said in a speech prepared for delivery at the high-level event on women's access to justice on the margins of the 67th sitting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.


Elizabeth Taylor wants to be buried next to Michael Jackson at the Great Mausoleum in Los Angeles' Forest Lawn Cemetery.


Weezy, who's a huge sports fan, told the Los Angeles Times that Lakers star Kobe Bryant inspires him to be the best in music and his in life.


At only 0.8 inches, the remote for the Panasonic TCP54Z1 is thicker than the TV itself.


A Lake Wylie man was charged with kidnapping and aggravated assault after a woman said he exposed himself and made unwanted sexual advances toward her, according to a York County Sheriff's report.

Lake Wylie man charged with kidnapping, assault


Mumbai, Sep 8 Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle, who has lent her voice to more than 12,000 songs, turned 77 today and megastar Amitabh Bachchan was among the first ones to wish her.


Australia's Civil Aviation Authority said Qantas had agreed to inspect oxygen bottles on its fleet of 747s.


MP Claire Curtis Thomas has thrown her support behind Altcar rifle range so British troops have the correct training for when they go into combat with the Taliban.

Mp Claire Curtis-Thomas throws her support behind the Altcar rifle range


Jaipur, June 19 Dead bodies of two youths were today found in one of the deceased's house in Jamwaramgarh area of the district, police said.


Bobby Abreu, who has driven in 100 or more runs in each of the last six seasons, was one of four New York Yankees players to file for free agency on Thursday.


SIMON COWELL is left to rot in a hotel room by his partners more often than anyone else, according to a new investigation by people in the know.


Dollar Tree Inc., North America's leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, announced plans for a new store in Buffalo Grove.

Dollar Tree announces plans for new store in Buffalo Grove


A Polk County deputy has died of injuries sustained when he was hit by a vehicle during a traffic stop in Winter Haven this morning.

Polk County deputy dies after being hit during traffic stop


The 2014 Toyota Corolla sedan will reportedly be launched in late November, precisely before the 2013 LA Auto Show.

2014 Toyota Corolla to be launched in late November


The body of a McCall man was found in a car submerged in the Salmon River Wednesday.

Body found in car submerged in Salmon river


Two NATO soldiers and an Afghan policeman were killed in a wave of insurgent bomb blasts in Afghanistan on Tuesday, officials said.


The government is preparing a package to give exporters a ``level-playing field'' in the face of a decline in export growth rate with western economies going into recession, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said here on Monday.

Government preparing package for exporters:


Hurricane Bertha was nearly stationary off Bermuda on Saturday but is still likely to create tropical storm conditions as it heads east of the Atlantic island, forecasters said.

Hurricane Bertha stationary off Bermuda;


President Barack Obama will make a state visit to Britain in May, British officials said on Thursday.

Obama to make state visit to Britain in May


Catholic educators attending a summer Rome conference on sacred liturgy will help bring liturgical renewal to America's Catholic college campuses, The Cardinal Newman Society announced today.

Catholic educators to attend Rome conference on Sacred liturgy


European shares ended lower after a volatile session on Friday, weighed down by commodity shares that tracked falls in crude and copper prices.


After 6 years of marriage Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has filed for divorce from his wife, actress Heather McComb.

James Van Der Beek has filed for divorce from Heather McComb


Major retail chains operating in Bulgaria are exerting pressure on local producers by making them pay around 40 different fees to have their items placed on the shelves, according to Kancho Stoychev of the Sofia branch of BBSS Gallup International.

Major retail chains operating in Bulgaria are exerting pressure on local producers--


Jason Clarke has been confirmed to join and play a key role in the upcoming adaptation, 'The Great Gatsby' directed by Baz Luhrmann.

Jason Clarke to play key role in ``the Great Gatsby''


Scientists report that happiness is contagious, and that you may have complete strangers to thank for the smile on your face.


The Woodland Trust has launched a new website called Love it or lose it so that people can share their woodland memories.


Jacoby Ellsbury reaches first base on catcher interference by Matt Wieters in the ninth inning


Ashley shared, ``I really connect with the brand's target consumer because I am one. I was originally drawn to mark because of the cosmetics. But the empowering message to women everywhere -- to make your mark in the world -- solidified my decision.''


A 65th-minute goal from Paulinho helped Corinthians remain on top of the Brasileiro table on Sunday with a 1-0 away win against Cruzeiro.


Proofpoint, Inc., a provider of SaaS email security, email archiving and data loss prevention solutions, announced that it has signed a global distribution agreement with COMPUTERLINKS, a value-added distributor of IT security, IT infrastructure, and Internet technology solutions.

Proofpoint signs distribution agreement with COMPUTERLINKS


The IndyCar Series has placed struggling driver Milka Duno on probation for the rest of the year for failing to consistently meet minimal performance standards.

IndyCar Series places struggling Duno on probation


``Enough is enough, and it's time to quit punishing American workers to achieve some unrealistic political agenda,'' Angelle said of the Obama moratorium to the roar of the crowd.


Former Massachusetts Gov. and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney infamously said last week, ``Corporations are people, my friend.''


Just a couple of weeks until he's expected to go back to jail, Kwame Kilpatrick is opening up to Jet Magazine , answering questions he's refused to answer here in Detroit.


A Kyrgyz border official says a Kyrgyz border guard was injured and taken prisoner after a shootout at on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border, RFE/RL's Uzbek Service reports.

Kyrgyz guard injured during shootout on Uzbek border


Facebook is being sued over its ``like'' button by a patent-holding company that claims Facebook ripped off its technology, ABC News reported.


Philip Levine, the 18th Poet Laureate of the United States, will give his inaugural reading on October 17 at the Library of Congress.

Philip Levine, us Poet Laureate, gives inaugural reading


The US Army Corps of Engineers said a popular Lake Hartwell campground near Clemson will now be open year-round.

Lake Hartwell campground to open year-round


Romney spokeswoman Gail Gitcho said Romney and the nation's 41st president are friends, but added that the visit doesn't mean Bush will endorse Romney.

Romney visits former president George hw Bush


Dwyer tight end Nick O'Leary will not play in Friday's game against Pahokee.


If you did all that, you might be surprised that today, Gibson plead guilty to a charge of misdemeanor battery against Grigorieva, his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his 1-year-old daughter, and avoided jail time in exchange for 36 months of informal probation, community service, a year of domestic violence counseling and $570 in fines.

Mel Gibson pleads guilty to misdemeanor battery, avoids jail:


PITTSBURGH ― The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette endorses Barack Obama


Northern Rock shares plunged to new lows on Tuesday on signs from both Newcastle and London that a private-sector takeover was growing less and less likely.


Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer.


President-elect Obama plans to use his executive powers to make an immediate impact when he takes office, perhaps reversing Bush administration policies on stem cell research and domestic drilling for oil and natural gas.

Obama to use executive powers to make immediate impact


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin called the world financial crisis a ``perfect storm'' whose destructive powers were multiplied worldwide, and urged economic rivals to work together to find an exit route.

Putin calls financial crisis a 'perfect storm'


A 29-year-old worker of a wire netting company in Inanam, near here, was killed after being rammed by a six-tonne lorry, Monday.

Worker killed after being rammed by lorry


No fewer than 5, 500 women died globally from pregnancy or child birth related complications, the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Kayode Issa has said.

'5, 500 women die from child birth complications'


Lometa cheerleaders will hold a barbecue dinner in the school cafeteria Saturday from 6-8 pm to raise funds for the program.


Cargill has opened a new 20,000 square meter innovation center in Brazil, which includes laboratories for flavors, application development and sensory analysis.

Cargill opens innovation center in Brazil


US energy company AES Corp. will build a 270 million euros wind park in Bulgaria in line with the Balkan countrys plans to boost renewable energy, the company said on Tuesday.

AES to build 270 million euro wind park in Bulgaria


Everton boss David Moyes is happy to send James Vaughan on-loan to Derby County for three months.


Federica Pellegrini and Radoslaw Kawecki snared gold medals of the Women's 200m freestyle and Men's 200m backstroke at the European Long Course Championships.

Federica Pellegrini and Radoslaw Kawecki snare gold medals --


AeroMexico, the global airline of Latin America, has announced that it will expand its North American operations significantly with new service to Toronto, Canada, San Francisco and Denver in early 2009.

AeroMexico to expand North American operations with new service to Toronto, San Francisco and Denver in early 2009


man was killed Tuesday morning in an officer involved shooting in unincorporated Davis County.

Man killed in officer involved shooting in Davis County


Dame Helen Mirren has a ``filthy'' sense of humour, her co-star Jason Bartha from National Treasure:

'Helen Mirren has filthy sense of humour'


Spanish tennis pro Daniel Gimeno-Traver battled past compatriot Roberto Bautista-Agut 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to book his place in quarterfinal of 2011 Madrid Challenger series here in Madrid, Spain.

Daniel Gimeno-Traver battles past Roberto Bautista-Agut into quarterfinal --


Coimbatore , Jul 5 Cotton production in India is estimated to be around 309 lakh bales, with the central region producing 176 lakh bales, during 2009-2010 season, according to an estimate from South India Cotton Association here.

Cotton production would be around 309 lakh bales


David Arquette has checked into rehab, his rep confirms to UsMagazine.com.


Harrison Ford is set to re-team with his ``Air Force One'' co-star Gary Oldman in the upcoming ``Paranoia'' thriller that also stars Liam Hemsworth, Lucas Till, Amber Heard, Julian McMahon, Josh Holloway, and Richard Dreyfuss.

Harrison Ford re-teams with Gary Oldman for ``Paranoia'' thriller


Foster City, Calif.-based venture capital firm Scale Venture Partners has promoted three members of its technology investment team.


Chairman of the Prime Minister's Flood Relief Committee and leader of the House in the Senate, Senator Nayyar Hussain Bukhari has said that all out efforts would be made to provide relief to all flood victims in a transparent manner.

Every effort to be made to provide relief to all flood victims:


Michael C. Hall married his co-star on the show Jennifer Carpenter in a New Year's Eve ceremony.


One of those lessons -- the perils of people pleasing -- is particularly relevant to those of us who serve the public at the Capitol.


Michael Jackson, who died of a suspected cardiac arrest at his Beverly Hills mansion on June 25, is going to be buried - without his brain.

Michael Jackson to be buried without his brain


To me it clearly says that by the GOP cutting the budget and prohibiting our government from spending money it does not have, they are automatically seeking to destroy Medicare.


As expected Luis Leon Sanchez will ride for Dutch cycling team Rabobank for the next two years.


India's former cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has formally joined the Congress party, party leaders confirmed Thursday.


UK celebrity publicist charged Updated: 07:25, Saturday April 27, 2013 British prosecutors say they are charging prominent celebrity publicist Max Clifford with 11 counts of indecent assault.


Madonna has hired a group of ``decoy clones'' to confuse photographers on her MDNA tour.

Madonna hires ``decoy clones'' to confuse photographers


Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm not a baker.


Guy Ritchie has accidentally gone public with his new romance - the director was photographed in his pajamas bidding farewell to British model Jacqui Ainsley in the street outside his London home.

Guy Ritchie went public with his new romance


The Bad Axe soccer team started their season on a high note Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Sandusky.

Bad Axe soccer starts season with 3-0 win over Sandusky


The former head of an elite Contra Costa County vice squad was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Monday for stealing drug evidence, robbing prostitutes and making phony arrests -- crimes he said he committed as a cry for help while in a depressed and suicidal state.

Former head of Contra Costa vice squad sentenced to 14 years in federal prison


A two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions crippled life in Left-ruled Tripura for a second day Thursday.


Clark County Commission Chair Rory Reid is officially launching his campaign for governor this week, with public announcements scheduled for tonight in Las Vegas and tomorrow night in Reno.

Rory Reid launches campaign for governor


It turns out Sen. Lisa Murkowski is not listed in the Alaska election guide.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski not listed in election guide


Police expect to take action against the owners of the company whose bus crashed at Genting Sempah last week.

Police to take action against owners of bus that crashed


NEW YORK ― Citigroup says it is imposing a moratorium on most foreclosures as part of a series of initiatives aimed at helping at-risk borrowers in states including Michigan remain in their homes - making Citi the latest big bank to announce sweeping efforts to try to curtail losses from souring mortgages.

Citi imposing moratorium on some foreclosures


Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is paying a visit to Hungary at the invitation of Hungarian Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi.


Russia plans to raise from June 1 a 5 percent import tariff on tropical oils, as their usage as substitutes for dairy products damages the domestic dairy industry, Agriculture Ministry Yelena Skrynnik said on Thursday.

Russia may raise import tariff on tropical oils


Paramus, NJ-based Hudson City Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Hudson City Savings Bank, is expanding into commercial real estate lending.

Hudson City Bancorp expands into commercial real estate


A Jackson woman has been missing for nearly two weeks after telling family members she was walking to the library.

Jackson woman missing for nearly two weeks


Stevie Nicks will serve as a mentor on this week's episode of American Idol, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Stevie Nicks serving as mentor this week on ``American Idol''


A 25-year-old former footballer committed suicide by jumping from the ninth floor of his residential building situated at Sohna road at around 4 pm on Monday.


``Cluster bombs have hit a hospital in the Wanni region,'' UN spokesman Gordon Weiss said.


JackSons' has closed ``for now,'' according to a sign posted on its entrance.


Actor Kyle Chandler rescued a newborn deer after he found it caught up in a cactus patch on his Texas ranch.


LeAnn Rimes has been accused of being a stalker by her ex-lover's wife.


An Israeli occupation soldier shot a Palestinian man near Al-Khalil on Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, witnesses in Beit Ummar village near Khalil said.

Israeli occupation soldier shoots Palestinian


Kiefer Sutherland has denied any ``wrongdoing'' following his alleged assault of a fashion designer.


PopCap Games, a developer and publisher of casual video games, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $22.5 million in its first round of outside financing, led by Meritech Capital Partners.

Casual games publisher PopCap raises $22.5 million


Commonly used incontinence drugs may cause memory problems in some older people, a study has found.

Incontinence drugs may cause memory problems


A federal judge on Monday approved a $3.4 billion settlement over mismanaged Indian royalties in a case that represents the largest settlement ever approved against the US government.

Judge approves settlement over Indian royalties


A Bristol-Myers Squibb Co executive has been criminally charged with insider trading for allegedly purchasing options in companies that the drugmaker was looking to buy.

Bristol-Myers executive charged with insider trading


Nigeria has launched two satellites into orbit with the aim of using them for a range of tasks, including disaster monitoring and security, a government statement says.


Tradition is making a comeback in the Indian furniture market to make a luxury lifestyle statement.

Tradition makes a comeback in Indian furniture market


And that is our top story this midday.Hello, I'm Rosemary Shultz.The economic stimulus package is getting more expensive as it works its way through Congress.Democrats pushed through a round of tax breaks and now Republicans are ready to do the same.But some Senators from both parties are watching with a skeptical eye, looking for ways to slash billions from the bill.Karen Brown reports.The price tag on President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan is inching closer to 1-trillion dollars.

Economic stimulus package getting more expensive


A Minnesota high school football coach has resigned after his arrest in a prostitution sting.

Minnesota coach resigns after prostitution sting


Sir Alex Ferguson accused referee Martin Atkinson's decisions of 'changing the game' after Manchester United lost 2-1 at Chelsea.


Market regulator Sebi will consider new rules to protect the investors' interest and to expand the country's investment culture with greater and more cost-effective access to products like IPOs and mutual funds.

Sebi considers new rules to protect investor interest


One of the worlds leading online casino software providers, Microgaming, has cancelled its license with Tusk Investment Corporation, after the company admitted to dealing with debt issues.

Online Casino software provider Microgaming cancels license with Tusk Investment


The rand was barely changed from its earlier levels by noon on Thursday in what a local currency trader said was a quiet session with the currency lacking solid direction.


Moroccans have taken to the streets of the northern city of Bani Bu Ayyash to protest against harsh jail sentences handed down to political activists, Press TV reports.

Moroccans protest harsh sentences handed down to activists


Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today said Pakistan has ``no aggressive designs against anyone'' even as combat aircraft conducted a massive firepower demonstration that was witnessed by the country's top civil and military leadership.

Pak has no aggressive designs against anyone:


The Web browser turns 15 on Oct. 13, 2009 - a key milestone in the history of the Internet.


Fire destroyed a large, two-story home along Crossroads Boulevard in Beccaria Township late last night and into the early morning.


RIA Novosti reported that Bulgaria has put two major energy projects with Russia on hold until the country's new prime minister designate Mr Boiko Borisov has carried out a review of outstanding projects.

Bulgaria puts major Energy projects with Russia on hold


UK Athletics has confirmed that head coach Peter Eriksson is to quit just five months in the job, threatening to undermine an expansive restructuring of the sport at elite level following the London Olympics.

UK Athletics head coach Eriksson quits after just five months


The future of an under-threat working men's club is looking brighter after a court deadline passed.


A new Iowa Poll shows that most Iowans are opposed to gay marriage but support civil unions to give gay couples benefits afforded to heterosexual couples.


RESIDENTS of Hartlepool will be able to raise their community safety concerns at a series of council meetings next week.

Residents to raise Community Safety concerns


Hostess Brands files a plan to emerge from bankruptcy, but a cut in worker benefits may be the only way.

Hostess has plan to emerge from bankruptcy


A Mount Vernon man was ordered back to prison in Coshocton County Common Pleas Court recently after violating early judicial release sanctions.

Mount Vernon man ordered back to prison for violating sanctions


(prMac.com) Rockaway, NJ - Acclivity has announced AccountEdge 2010, the latest version of their premium small business accounting software for Mac. The latest version of AccountEdge comes packed with the most requested updates and features as asked for by our users.


Philips is adding more Net TV apps to its connected smart TV sets.


One would think when you look at his chief political target of late, Obama appears to be spoiling for a fight with McCain -- already jumping ahead to the general election.


A 10-year-old boy was left needing 22 stitches in his leg when he was attacked by three dogs in Awsworth.


Three bikers were killed in two accidents in North Yorkshire at the weekend, the county's police said.


Federal prosecutions of immigrants soared to new levels this spring, as the Obama administration continued an aggressive enforcement strategy championed under President George W. Bush, according to a new study released Thursday.

Federal prosecution of immigrants soared in spring


A man is fighting for life after being hit by a car while crossing a Phoenix street on Wednesday morning.

Man fights for life, hit while crossing Phoenix street


New Coventry boss Mark Robins has pointed towards the likes of Norwich and Southampton as a blueprint for success.


She plays the vitriolic cheer-leading coach Sue Sylvester on the hit TV musical Glee and audiences will get to see more of Jane Lynch's funny side when she hosts the cult show Saturday Night Live this week.


Anonymous hackers tried to blackmail tech company Symantec for $50,000 in January, and when Symantec failed to pay up, source codes for Symantec's software were released online, Reuters news agency reported.

Anonymous hackers tried to blackmail Symantec for $50,000


Just Cloud, the top-rated cloud storage provider on Top-10-Online-Backup.com have today announced the launch of their new business cloud storage service.

JustCloud launch new business cloud storage service


New kid on the block, Arjun Kapoor dedicated his first ever award to his mentor Salman Khan!

Arjun Kapoor dedicated his award to Salman Khan!


The Income Tax department froze the bank accounts of Mahindra Satyam on Tuesday, after the software firm failed to pay a tax demand of Rs. 616 crore.

It department freezes accounts of Mahindra Satyam


An Austin man was sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison for sending sexually explicit messages to an 11-year-old girl.

Austin man sentenced for sending explicit messages


CHELSEA striker Didier Drogba has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after throwing a coin at Burnley fans during the Clarets' Carling Cup fourth-round triumph at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Didier Drogba charged for throwing coin at Burnley fans


Pop singer Christina Aguilera, whose new album Bionic will debut June 8, is set to tour North America and will be joined by British singer Leona Lewis.

Christina Aguilera to tour North America


The room rate at three- to five-star hotels in HCMC has fallen by 18% in the first half of this year to an average of US$92 per room per night while the average room occupancy has reached around 63%, up 10 percentage points year on year, the city's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on Tuesday.

Room rates at three- to five-star hotels fall 18% in first half


In an effort to ``make our community safer and make our police force even better,'' Lexington will hire 30 new police officers, Mayor Jim Gray announced.


Atalanta defender Federico Peluso is poised to join Serie A champions Juventus for the rest of the season after undergoing a medical in Turin.

Atalanta's Federico Peluso is poised to join Serie a champions Juventus


Cubs prospect Jorge Soler has been suspended five games for charging the visiting team's dugout during a Florida State League game with a bat.

Cubs prospect Soler suspended five games


Private employers added 157,000 jobs in June, four times the job growth in May and easing fears of a double-dip recession, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Thursday morning.

Private employers add 157,000 jobs in June


Antimony prices fell sharply on Wednesday, succumbing to downward pressure that has been building for several weeks amid low demand.


BLACKPOOL have been rocked to discover that Ian Evatt will miss the rest of the season.


Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson today joined federal, state and local leaders at a dedication ceremony to officially open the state's newest wildlife recreation area, in Scott County, for public hunting, fishing, hiking and sightseeing.

Abramson opens state's newest wildlife recreation area


Russia cut off the gas to its neighbor Ukraine on Thursday after a contract dispute but increased supplies to other European states to try to reassure customers worried about possible disruption.

Russia cuts off gas to Ukraine (reuters)


Singer Harry Styles, who has reportedly parted with Taylor Swift, found her too demanding, says sources.


The Cosi restaurant in uptown Normal is closing after five years in business.

Cosi restaurant in uptown Normal to close


Kenya vs. Nigeria 2013 prompts a Group F battle in World Cup qualifiers tomorrow.

Kenya vs. Nigeria 2013 prompts Group F battle


Gold and platinum soared to historic highs yesterday as speculators and investors snapped them up amid strong oil prices and expectations for further US interest rate cuts.


THE repatriation of three soldiers killed when a bomb hit their Mastiff armoured vehicle in Afghanistan on Tuesday will take place on Thursday.

Repatriation for three soldiers killed in Afghanistan to take place on Thursday


A former official of the US State Department says Iran is capable of attacking a host of ``soft American targets'' in the Middle East and elsewhere in the world.

Iran can attack American targets in mideast and beyond:


Clinton took the debate dispute to a new level, challenging Obama to face off with her in a debate without a moderator.

Clinton challenges Obama to debate without moderator


By Rachel Abramowitz, Patrick Day, Stephanie Lysaght, Todd Martens, Jevon Phillips, Ann Powers and Lora Victorio Lindsay Lohan has a girlfriend Lindsay Lohan's heterosexual love life always provided filler for the pages of the tabloids, so in 2008, when she started a relationship with --...


Ten Amish men from a conservative Kentucky sect known as Swartzentruber were jailed after they refused to put reflectors on their buggies.

Amish men jailed for refusing to put reflectors on their buggies


Consequently, Cyril Ramaphosa has been appointed to the Lonmin board as a non-executive director.


A new version of a local government emergency manager bill will be rolled out today at the state Capitol.

New emergency manager bill to be rolled out today


Identity thieves are targeting children more frequently these days but Steve Bernas with the Better Business Bureau says there are things parents can do to protect their child.


Actor Chris Evans has revealed he turned down the role of Captain America when he was first offered it.

Chris Evans reveals he turned down role of Captain America at first


Two women arrested in the UK for trying to bring a dead man on to an airplane replied to police, ``he's a cable trader, he's always like this when the market is closed''!

He's always like this when the market is closed


Danny Boyle, Oscar winning director of 'Slumdog Millionaire', has been asked to direct the next James Bond film.

Danny Boyle asked to direct next Bond film


Brian Capron is to return to 'Coronation Street' as the twin brother of his former character, serial killer Richard Hillman, in a DVD special.


The Boston Athletic Association is honored to announce that Roberta ``Bobbi'' Gibb, the first woman ever to complete the Boston Marathon, will be running the inaugural BAA 10K on Sunday, June 26.

Roberta ``Bobbi'' Gibb to run inaugural BAA 10K


India has tightened its rules for long-term tourist visas, officials said Wednesday, in a move that is causing confusion for travellers and will affect thousands of foreigners in the country.


On the heels of her two successful live performances at the 2009 American Music Awards, Alicia Keys performed live in New York City earlier today for the Today show.


Former ``American Idol'' Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized overnight Monday in Charlotte, NC, for overdosing on ``aspirin and a sleep aid,'' but the injuries were not life-threatening, her manager told CNN.


Skowhegan - A Skowhegan man was arrested Monday after police say he tried to get a loan at a branch of the same bank he was convicted of robbing in 2008.


Fiscal policy in coming months and years is likely to tighten more quickly than would be expected given historical patterns, dragging down economic growth, a paper published Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco said.


Parramatta skipper Nathan Hindmarsh has announced he'll retire at the end of the 2012 NRL season.


Travel websites, especially those that offer 'last minute' deals, should inform people about the risks of malaria and the need to take preventative medication before travelling, say experts in infectious diseases today.Their warning, in a letter to this week's BMJ, follows three recent cases of malaria in UK citizens returning from 'winter sun' holidays to the Gambia, where malaria is highly endemic.

Travel websites should inform people about malaria


Trails West mobile home community, 8401 S. Kolb Road,, is hosting a spring arts and crafts fair from 8 am to 1 pm Saturday.

Trails West community to host arts/crafts fair


The parents of Britain's Princess Diana's driver Henri Paul have insisted their son did not have an alcohol problem.

Henri Paul's insist their son did not have an alcohol problem


Kevin Pietersen's remarkable career took its latest and arguably most dramatic turn on Monday when he was named England cricket captain.


West Brom have appointed Roy Hodgson as their new head coach following the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo.

West Brom appoint Roy Hodgson as new head coach


Separatist gunmen sacked a southern Philippines hamlet and used residents as human shields to escape pursuing government forces, the military said Saturday.

Gunmen sack Philippines hamlet, use residents as shields


Researchers from the Department of Engineering have demonstrated the novel utilisation of carbon nanotubes for making high resolution holograms.

A novel utilisation of carbon nanotubes for making high resolution holograms


A Notre-Dame teen was killed in a Wednesday night motorcycle crash in Dieppe, the RCMP have confirmed.

Notre-Dame teen killed in motorcycle crash


One of the most important things that I've learned about journalism, aside from the basic things like the proverbial ``Five Ws,'' is that everyone, no matter who they are or where they've come from, has a story to tell.


Manchester United have confirmed that they have agreed a seven-figure sponsorship deal with worldwide logistic company DHL.


Jaguar is set to announce a pioneering partnership with the Formula 1 giants Williams to put its innovative CX75 electric concept car into production.

Jaguar to announce pioneering partnership with Formula 1 giants Williams


Kourtney Kardashian was left fuming with Scott Disick after he left their son Mason in a hot car while he shopped last week.

Kourtney Kardashian 'fuming' with Scott Disick for leaving Mason in hot car


January 23, 2008 Ford has announced that its new Mondeo will get Adaptive Cruise Control technology as an option.

Ford Mondeo gets Adaptive cruise control


A chiropractor has been beaten to death in his Los Angeles office during what detectives believe was a robbery.

Chiropractor beaten to death in la office


Thousands of Maryland shoppers arrived early overnight and are planning to stay late for blockbuster bargains that are going on throughout the day on what's become known as ``Black Friday''.

Maryland shoppers arrive early overnight


Part of Bury St Edmunds town centre could be sealed off for most of today after a blaze at a historic building.

Part of Bury St Edmunds sealed off after blaze


A ground squirrel that tested positive for plague on Palomar Mountain has led San Diego County health officials to warn campers and hikers to take precautions.


Susan Sykes, 49-year-old bust model, performed karate with her massive breasts which smashed beer cans, a baseball bat, wood bricks and a watermelon.

Busty heart performs karate with her massive breasts


Crystal Palace have been saved from extinction after an agreement was reached in principle for CPFC 2010 to buy the club and Selhurst Park.


The voter registration deadline is nearing for those who want to cast ballots in Indiana's May 4 primary.


Today's rain in New York and much of the US Northeast will give way to cool breezes and sunny skies tomorrow as temperatures head to almost 80 by the end of next week, forecasters said.

Today's rain gives way to sunny skies as temperatures head up


Midland Second World War veterans have marked the 69th anniversary of the D Day landings with a service at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Veterans mark the 69th anniversary of the D Day landings


EventNow reports Sugarland singer gets married and we are talking about no other than the beautiful and very talented Jennifer Nettles.


David Miliband told delegates at the Nato Parliamentary Assembly that Britain would be ``ready'' to send more troops as part of an agreed strategy.


A Texas high school valedictorian was cut off after mentioning ``God'' during a graduation speech, but religion had nothing to do with the interruption, the school claims.

Texas high school valedictorian cut off after mentioning 'God' in graduation speech


Three people were seriously injured in a Sunday afternoon automobile accident on Grover Barrett Road near Picayune, a spokesperson with the Pearl River County Sheriff's Dept. said.

Three people seriously injured in accident


Anger rose in Australia on Tuesday, including some blunt language from Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, over the off-course Chinese coal freighter that beached on the Great Barrier Reef last weekend and threatens to befoul its pristine corals with leaking fuel oil.

Anger rises in Australia over Chinese coal freighter


Matt Lucas has revealed that he was almost snapped naked by a fan at his gym.


Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin raised $29,622 for The Salvation Army of the Fox Cities during its Red Kettle Match Day on Dec. 21.

Goodwill raises $29,622 for Salvation Army


Many Americans could be hit with a big tax increase in the next two or three years despite President Barack Obama's repeated promises to shield the middle class from higher rates.

Many Americans could be hit with big tax increase


Ferrari has removed the controversial ``bar code'' design from the side of its car from this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix following controversy about it being subliminal advertising for title sponsor Marlboro.


Port Vale have re-appointed Micky Adams as manager just sixteen weeks after he left the club to take charge of Sheffield United, a period of disappointment as he was unable to save them from relegation into League One.

Port Vale re-appoint Micky Adams as manager


The New Zealand dollar was little changed today after current account data was released ahead of gross domestic product data for the September quarter tomorrow.

Dollar little changed after current account data


CBRE Group, Inc. today announced that it has closed a previously-announced new incremental senior secured sterling term loan A-1 facility.

CBRE Group, Inc. announces closing of senior secured sterling term loan a1 facility


Thousands of Egyptians marched through central Cairo ending up at the prosecutor general's office to call for the retribution of those who were killed after a football match in the northern city of Port Said.


Savills, the property consultancy, said it saw signs of growth again in certain markets in spite of a first half performance that almost wiped out pre-tax profits.


The Indian rupee today recovered slightly to 42.9575/9625 against the US dollar in late morning deals following some stability in equity markets.

Rupee recovers slightly against US dollar in morning deals


And he's played shortstop in the past, even though he's better suited defensively for second base.


Compuage Infocom Ltd, India's leading computer hardware distributor and an authorized distributor of Creative products, has announced OND 2011 quarterly reward scheme for its resellers from Creative.

Compuage announces OND 2011 quarterly reward scheme


Since then, the ``day that will live in infamy,'' as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt called it, has become a symbol of this country's enduring drive for freedom.


London, Nov 26 Singer George Michael, who is hospitalised with pneumonia, is responding well to the treatment.

George Michael is responding to treatment


The Cuomo and Paladino gubernatorial campaigns held dueling campaign rallies Wednesday in the Buffalo region.


Just one week after announcing her split from Bachelor fiancé Ben Flajnik, model Courtney Robertson has been caught kissing race car driver Arie Luyendyk, the man Emily Maynard turned down on the season finale of The Bachelorette.

Courtney Robertson caught kissing Arie Luyendyk


The boat of a missing Sarasota County man is being towed to shore Thursday, and the investigation into his disappearance continues.

Boat of a missing Sarasota County man being towed to shore


Eight unidentified bodies were found floating in SYL canal near Jatpura village in the district today and efforts are on to take them out as they had got trapped in the canal's siphon, police said.

Eight bodies found floating in SYL canal


Calgary police are investigating a series of violent crimes overnight that left one woman in serious condition, while a man escaped injury after shots were fired following yet another home invasion in the city.

Calgary police investigating series of violent crimes


Abu Dhabi The regional stock markets are likely to be in a consolidation mode in the week ahead, moving sideways in a tight range as they await more local and global cues for direction, say market analysts.

Regional stocks likely to be in consolidation mode


Congress President Sonia Gandhi celebrated 'Holi' on Monday with the school children, who had come to her residence to greet her on the ocassion.

Sonia Gandhi celebrates Holi with school children


He'll miss the rest of this season after tearing his lateral meniscus, the Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Top prospect Arthur Jones to miss rest of season


In the past decade, researchers have made dramatic strides in understanding and treating leukemia, according to the April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.

Researchers make dramatic strides in understanding and treating leukemia


Franklin Templeton Investments, the largest foreign fund house in the country, today announced a key organizational change.

Franklin Templeton announces key organizational change


Average mortgage rates fell slightly week-over-week, according to the LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse, a snapshot of the lowest and average home loan rates available within the LendingTree network of lenders.


Bioshock Infinite has topped the UK Sales charts for last week, crushing out it's other competitors on it's opening week.


Delhi police has refused to register FIR against Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy for his inflammatory article in which he incited hatred and violence against Muslims.

Delhi police refuses to register FIR against Swamy


At least 23 thermal power plants in the country are not complying with the emission norms prescribed by the State Pollution Control Boards, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

23 thermal plants not complying with emission norms


Fargo, ND A Fargo man is facing a felony child abuse charge after allegedly hitting his 6-month-old son in the head with a wicker hamper and biting the boy on the arm.


US Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Iraq on Wednesday, a day after US troops formally ended combat operations in the country.

US Defense Secretary Gates arrives in Iraq


Kings of Leon has announced a five-date run of UK outdoor shows, to take place next summer.


``There's still lots to do,'' the two-term congressman said.


Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman left Thursday night's game with the Phillies after getting hit in the right hand by a pitch from Philadelphia's Kyle Kendrick.

Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman leaves game after getting hit by pitch


Napoli has appointed Rafa Benitez as its new manager just days after former boss Walter Mazzarri left the club to join Inter.

Napoli appoints Rafa Benitez as new manager


BARROW AFC manager Dave Bayliss hailed his team's ``tremendous character'' after they fought back from two goals down against Guiseley to earn an FA Cup replay.

Bayliss hails team's 'tremendous character'


With 'Krazzy4' finally hitting the screens today, the film's producer Rakesh Roshan has hit out at music composer Ram Sampat who had slapped a copyright infringement case against him and later withdrew for an out-of-court settlement and alleged the latter had schemed to make money out of him.

'Ram Sampat schemed to make money out of me'


Container manufacturer Ball Corp. says it will close its plastic-packaging plant in Brampton, Ontario, by the end of the third quarter.


Tyra Banks has a new mystery boyfriend and nobody knows who he is -- except for Tyra and the dude himelf.


Yesterday I let you know that RIM would be reporting their second quarter fiscal 2012 results today.

Research in Motion reports second quarter fiscal 2012 results --


It's come to light that in 2006 Microsoft turned down a big order from the US army for a ton of 360 consoles to be used as training devices.


``Stability and civil peace are just as important as justice,'' Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt said in a Friday press conference on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon's indictment.

Civil peace is as important as justice, Jumblatt says


Iran has agreed to discuss with P5+1 international concerns about its disputed nuclear program by the month-end.

Iran agrees to discuss international concerns on nuclear program


Nomura Research Institute, Ltd., a leading provider of consulting services and system solutions, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Anshin Software Pvt. Ltd., an IT consulting and software development company, establishing the firm's second group company in India ¨C Nomura Research Institute Financial Technologies India Pvt. Ltd..

NRI completes acquisition of Anshin software


RPG Life Sciences, part of the Kolkata-based RPG Enterprises, has sold leasehold rights on its surplus land in Navi Mumbai to Maruti Suzuki India for Rs76.91 crore, a company statement said.

RPG Life Sciences sells surplus land in Navi Mumbai to Maruti Suzuki


The Saint John Mill Rats clinched their playoff berth on Thursday evening against the Oshawa Power with a final score off 113-99 in front of 2,134 fans.

Saint John Mill Rats clinch playoff berth


The US postal service and 20th Century Fox have announced that The Simpsons are getting their own stamps which will be released later this year.


The euro may consolidate in a wide band this week, between $1.21 and $1.25.


Supporters are lining up outside the Resch Center to see Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speak at noon today.


Arcadia University is expanding access to its business and education programs with a new campus in King of Prussia.

Arcadia University expands to new campus in King of Prussia


Shanghai Securities News reported that China will release revised steel industry consolidation guidelines in September as it moves to reform the world's largest but most fragmented market.

China to release revise steel industry consolidation guidelines


India's senior men hockey camp returns to Bangalore after a gap of three years with a total of 103 attendants, comprising of 43 players from the development squad, whereas the rest of the 60, including the key feasible players as well as coaches.

Senior men's hockey camp returns to Bangalore after three years


After taking batting practice at NYSEG Stadium, Orange head coach Doug Marrone threw a strike to open the Binghamton Mets game against Portland on Tuesday night.


The Crown Prince of Japan, His Imperial Highness, Prince Naruhito has arrived in Ghana for a four-day official visit.


Nick Carle rescued Sydney FC on Saturday night, leaving the Melbourne Heart rooted to the bottom of the table, in a 1-1 draw.


PRINCES Risborough has received a cash boost to add new stalls to its Thursday market and to bring more traders to the town on a Sunday.


The reasons why parents should find alternative entertainment to TV for their children are based on common sense.

Why parents should find alternative entertainment to TV for their children


While the Asheville ``commuter zone'' section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is open for travel, most of the rest of the Parkway in North Carolina -- which contains the highest points on the entire parkway -- are closed for snow and ice on roadway and for weather forecast of snowy, slippery and dangerous conditions.

Most of Blue Ridge parkway closed for snow and ice


An ethics panel has cleared an Iowa lawmaker who acknowledged faking symptoms to obtain a medical marijuana prescription in California.


Hall of Fame third baseman George Brett took to Twitter early Wednesday to find his beloved dog Charlie, who went missing during a storm that rolled through the Kansas City area.


Greece was paralyzed Wednesday by a nationwide general strike as hundreds of thousands of workers, shopkeepers and civil servants walked off the job in a 24-hour protest over the Socialist government's austerity program.


The Kangaroos have named four new caps in their 17 for this Sunday night's Rugby League World Cup match against the Kiwis in Sydney.


Police and the Rangers are jointly operating for maintenance of peace in the disturbed areas of Karachi.

'Police, Rangers jointly operating for maintenance of peace'


The American Legion Tuesday said it plans to honor TV personality Ben Stein for his support of the US armed forces.


The economic recession that has become truly global, should prompt Indian companies seriously examine new business models, TVS Motor Co Chairman and Managing Director Venu Srinivasan said here on Thursday.

``Recession should prompt new business models''


In response to Defense Secretary Gates' budget and program announcements yesterday, some of the most recalcitrant defense spenders argue that we can't cut the defense budget while we are ``at war.''

Can we cut the defense budget while we are ``at war?''


Delhi Metro on Saturday began trial runs on the Yamuna Bank-Anand Vihar section as it plans to open the 6.17 km stretch to public by the end of this month.


As commencement season arrives in Maine, Gov. John Baldacci says he's graduating too -- from government service.


``Christianity means community through Jesus Christ and in Jesus Christ. No Christian community is more or less than this. Whether it be a brief, single encounter or the daily fellowship of years, Christian community is only this. We belong to one another only through and in Jesus Christ.''

Christianity means community through and in Christ


A 69-year-old Illinois man died Saturday after he was pulled from the deep end of a private swimming pool.


Apr 12, 2012 - Late Thursday afternoon, the Kansas City Royals announced they have placed starting centerfielder Lorenzo Cain on the 15-day disabled list.

Royals place Lorenzo Cain on disabled list;


Lawrence Summers, director of the White House National Economic Council, said on ``FOX News Sunday'' that he suspects the US economy will continue to decline for some time to come.

Summers says US economy to continue to decline for some time


Clifton Suspension Bridge has been voted amongst the top twenty most loved landmarks in Britain.

Clifton Suspension bridge in top twenty most loved landmarks


Globoforce, the world's leading provider of global, strategic employee recognition solutions, today announced that it was named one of the fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts.

Globoforce named one of fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts


Relay for Life is coming back to Grenfell, to offer hope and support to those who have been affected by cancer.


The French parliament approved the draft pension reform raising the minimum retirement age by two years on Wednesday.

French parliament approves pension reform


MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Solaicx, headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

MEMC announces agreement to acquire Solaicx


TSG Consumer Partners is backing health club company Planet Fitness, in a deal that will help the company expand locations.

TSG Consumer Partners backs Planet Fitness


Minnesota State University-Moorhead has imposed a hiring freeze as it deals with a $3.2 million budget deficit.

Minnesota State University-Moorhead imposes hiring freeze


Kochi, June 30 Oscar-winning film technician Resul Pookutty Wednesday said he has no plans of directing a film.


Oppenheimer & Co must repurchase nearly $6 million in auction rate securities from a client, a securities arbitration panel ruled.

Oppenheimer must repurchase $6 million in auction rate


Gold futures fell on Wednesday for a second day as the dollar rose against a basket of other major currencies, reducing the appeal of gold as an investment alternative.

Gold futures down for second day as dollar rises


Two veteran Ribfest bands will return to town this summer for the Naperville Exchange Club's annual Fourth of July weekend festival at Knoch Park.


Tourists have been banned from visiting Tibet for the second time this year as China draws a veil of secrecy over the 60th anniversary of its controversial rule in the area.

Tourists banned from Tibet as China draws a veil over the 60th anniversary of its rule


He told supporters in Virginia, yesterday, that while he may be ``a few points down`` he's ''coming back.''


Turkish court rejects lawsuit to close justice party;


Actor Mark Wahlberg quickly apologised Wednesday for claiming he would have subdued the 9/11 hijackers and landed the plane safely.

Wahlberg claims he would have subdued 9/11 hijackers and landed plane


The US has officially recognised the Somali government in Mogadishu after more than two decades.


Tranmere Rovers striker Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro has been ruled out of action for three months after picking up a foot injury against Notts County last weekend.

Tranmere rover striker Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro ruled out for three months


More Casey Anthony documents will be released tomorrow, in addition to the approximately 10,000 documents currently made available to the public.

Casey Anthony documents released tomorrow


Pakistan has refused to handover the important and renowned captured Taliban leader, Mullah Baradar to Afghan authorities.

Pakistan refuses to handover Taliban leader Mullah Baradar to Afghanistan


They will stage their forthcoming LV= Cup game in Abu Dhabi under floodlights in a specially built stadium at the Emirates Palace hotel.


A former mid-Missouri Boy Scout leader suspected of exposing himself to a scout has pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and supplying intoxicants to a minor.

Former mid-Missouri scout leader pleads guilty to assault, supplying intoxicants to a minor


Peter Andre has revealed that he plans to ``give something back'' to the public in his new reality show.


NEW YORK - Sir Paul McCartney knighted another New York Mets baseball stadium Friday night, playing the first concert ever at Citi Field.

McCartney plays first concert ever at Citi Field


Hewlett-Packard Co. said Wednesday that it has expanded it strategic collaboration with VMWare Inc. to introduce new integrated

Hewlett-Packard expands strategic collaboration with VMWare


A man was found dead in a flowerbed outside a northwest Harris County apartment complex, KPRC Local 2 reported.


David Guetta has hired a former Pentagon investigator to find out how his new track was leaked onto the internet.


The Pike River Coal mine was an ``accident waiting to happen'', where serious safety concerns were repeatedly flagged, but apparently not acted upon, the Royal Commission of Inquiry heard yesterday.


Prime Minister Gordon Brown visited the Medway Towns in Kent after announcing that the UK general election will be held on 6 May.


Metallica is giving fans the chance to hear exclusive tracks from its long awaited new album.

Metallica gives fans chance to hear new album


No one was injured in an Ingleside fire, but the cause of remains under investigation, authorities said.


Global reinsurers remain financially sound despite last year's huge catastrophe losses, according to a report issued by Standard & Poor's Ratings Service on Tuesday.


The upcoming Wii-exclusive trance making mystery machine In the Mix featuring Armin van Buuren is getting a limited edition.

In the Mix featuring Armin van Buuren gets a limited edition


French media and telecom group Vivendi on Wednesday reported a 6.6 percent rise in net profits to 1.26 billion euros for the first half of the year.


Mumbai harbour reopened for traffic on Thursday, five days after it was suspended following a collision between two cargo ships that led to an oil spill, with the Indian Navy escorting 12 freighters in and out of the port.


The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed goaltender Wade Dubielewicz off waivers from the New York Islanders on Saturday and assigned goaltender Dan LaCosta to the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Syracuse.

Columbus Blue Jackets claim backup goalie Wade Dubielewicz


''There is no question of scaling down our defence expenditure, which is 2.5 percent of our GDP or compromise with our acquisition programmes despite the economic recession,'' Antony said at the seventh edition of Aero India 2009 international air show here.

No question of scaling down defence expenditure:


CBS announced plans today to buy CNET for $1.8 billion in a deal that would combine an old-school television network with one of the Internet's pioneers.


New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Monday the state ended its first fiscal quarter in the red for only the second time in modern history.


Fewer women are saying ``I do,'' a new government study finds.


Senior diplomat Professor Tommy Koh has lent support to the minimum wage amidst a debate in the Straits Times two weeks ago between two professors from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Associate Professor Hui Weng Tat and Professor Lim Chin who took opposing views on whether Singapore should implement a minimum wage.


Australian uranium fuelled the Fukushima nuclear disaster yet our governments have just approved the world's largest uranium project in BHP Billiton's proposed new pen pit mine at Roxby Downs.


Black Friday sales rose only slightly from a year ago even though more shoppers visited stores, retail traffic monitor ShopperTrak said Saturday, setting the stage for another uncertain holiday season for retailers.

Black Friday sales rise, but only slightly


Pakistan Army is spearheading reconstruction and rehabilitation schemes in the militancy-torn Malakand Division and has so far completed 543 projects worth Rs.615.618 million and work on 1002 more was in progress under the supervision of the military in the region.Briefing a 20-member delegation comprising of journalists from Peshawar, DI Khan, Abbottabad and Nowshera Colonel Aftab, Incharge Civil Military Liaison for Reconstruction and Rehabilitation process in Swat said that military initiated the rehabilitation projects in the area after end of the operation.

Pakistan Army spearheads reconstruction in Malakand


Well, when it comes to investors, nobody does like Sara Lee.


The European parliamentary elections got under way in the Netherlands and Britain on Thursday, with Geert Wilders, the Dutch anti-immigration politician, vowing to do his utmost to stop Turkey entering the European Union ``in a million years''.


A CAR collided with a wall near Bishop Auckland today after the driver fell ill at the wheel.

CAR collided with wall after driver fell ill


Israel, Jerusalem, 17 April /Trend News corr R. Abdullayev/ Azerbaijan has taken an important strategic position in the region and at the same time is facing and is expected to face complicated geopolitical zigzags in the region, Binyamin Netanyahu, head of Israel's Likud party, said at press conference in Jerusalem.

Azerbaijan takes important strategic position in region --


China could surpass the US by one economic measure in 2012.


Protestors demanded Pakistani government to withdraw all cooperation and support to US against its s0-called war on terror including closure of transit facility for the supply of arms, ammunition and food to US troops in Afghanistan and usage of air bases till US frees Pakistani-born and US-educated Dr Afia Siddiqui.

Protestors to withdraw cooperation, support to US in its war against terror


``American Idol'' winner Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized Monday night for a medication overdose, sources tell NewsChannel 36.

``American Idol'' Fantasia Barrino hospitalized for a medication overdose


A suicide bomber killed 27 people, including a former senior army official, in northern Sri Lanka.


With question marks hanging over her own career and love life, Cheryl Cole's told her X Factor replacement Tulisa Contostavlos: 'Don't let the show ruin your life.

'' Cheryl Cole tells Tulisa Contostavlos:


World number four Elena Dementieva cruised into the last four of the ASB Classic yesterday, defeating Israel's Shahar Peer who faced protests over her country's military offensive in Gaza.


Pakistan has denied ''receiving any new set of proposals from India for the resumption of bilateral dialogue''.

Pak denies receiving new proposals from India


The Syrian opposition groups, led by the so-called Syrian National Council, apparently face major internal conflicts.

Syrian opposition groups face major internal conflicts


Jim Gray and Corey Pavin went at it big time after Pavin, captain of the Ryder Cup team and presumed decider on whether Woods will get a captain's-pick spot, accused Gray of misquoting him.

Jim Gray to Corey Pavin: 'you're going down'


American comedian Patrice O'Neal suffered a stroke last week, according to US reports.


A TOP union official is waiting for answers over Labour's controversial selection of Luciana Berger for the Liverpool Wavertree seat before deciding his next move.

TOP union official waiting for answers about selection of Luciana Berger for the Liverpool Wavertree seat


Daylight Saving Time began in Cuba from Sunday, which is the practice of advancing clocks one hour to make better use of sunlight.


So, well within the fine print they had published Cialis Affect A Female they said ``Internet'' could proudly recommend Cialis Affect A Female to the idea of getting together in Cialis Affect A Female life.


Former NRL player David Faiumu is expected to face trial in a court in Rockhampton in central Queensland later this year for grievous bodily harm.


The five-star Qatar Airways are seriously considering flights to and from Malta, chairman Akbar al Baker told a Maltese delegation led by President George Abela and Foreign MInister Tonio Borg.

Qatar Airways considering flights to Malta


A SCOTTISH restaurant with its own cigar club and a large collection of whisky will open in Canary Wharf next year creating 125 jobs.

SCOTTISH restaurant to open in Canary Wharf creating 125 jobs


A woman whose child was found wandering alone on the dirt shoulder of a road has been arrested on suspicion of felony child endangerment.

Woman arrested on suspicion of child endangerment


``3/17 -- Mobile Sending $10,000 To Japan'' is categorized as ``local''.


It sounds like a storyline from American Pie, but Tara Reid has revealed her marriage isn't legal.


Fantasia Barrino is having a baby boy and is due December 29th, the mom-to-be confirmed during a phone interview on The Wendy Williams Show.


A new trailer for Sanctum has been released, starring Richard Roxburgh, Rhys Wakefield, Ioan Gruffudd, Alice Parkinson, and Dan Wyllie.

The trailer for James Cameron's Sanctum released!


A Russian woman died of a heart attack at her own funeral, after waking up to find praying mourners filing past her coffin.

Woman dies of heart attack at own funeral


Suffolk Strangler accused Steve Wright became ``sloppy'' at the end of a murder spree leaving vital clues behind, it was claimed yesterday.

Suffolk Strangler suspect Steve Wright 'became sloppy in murder spree'


Grady Sizemore said he believes he can still help the Cleveland Indians this season after undergoing abdominal surgery.


State Rep. Dawn Creekmore acknowledged that she has ``big shoes to fill,'' but she said she's not concerned.


``We are facing a new challenge due to the global meltdown. The next fiscal could be more difficult,'' Dr. Singh said, a day after the government announced an economic stimulus package.


State Senate President Therese Murray of Plymouth won the Democratic primary on Sept. 6, with 87 percent of the vote, defeating challenger Stephen Michael Palmer, also of Plymouth.

Therese Murray wins primary with 87 percent of vote


REAL Sociedad fought back from a goal down to defeat FC Barcelona 2-1 in the Anoeta stadium last night.

Real Sociedad fight back to defeat Barcelona


Vietnam, China's largest coal supplier, will cut the coal exports to China by 19% this year, in a bid to meet the domestic power producer's demand, according to sources.

Vietnam to cut coal exports to China by 19%


The former Pittsburgh police chaplain accused of pocketing donations he solicited for the family of a homicide victim has been ordered to stand trial.

Former Pittsburgh police chaplain ordered to stand trial


Two people were arrested Tuesday morning for making bomb threats last week against Myrtle Beach High School.

Two people arrested in bomb threat against Myrtle Beach High School


Writer Heavy rains have caused several Midwestern rivers to rise, with more storms in the forecast.

Heavy rains cause some Midwestern rivers to rise


Jamiroquai cancelled their show in Lyon last night after a crew member fell to his death.

Jamiroquai cancel show after crew member falls to his death


Maneka Gandhi, former Union Environment Minister, has slammed the proposed dolphin park of the Greater Cochin Development Authority's as a ``colossal waste of money'' which will lead to killing of animals and end up in a ``scam.''


President Barack Obama is visiting the Charlotte area next week as part of his ``Middle Class Jobs & Opportunity Tour,'' a White House official said.


PARENTS could be punished for their children's truancy under proposed laws allowing courts to order them to complete rehabilitation programs.

Parents could be punished for children's truancy


From STAFF REPORTS news@newnan.com Based on the philosophy that private philanthropy makes the difference between a good hospital and a great hospital, Piedmont Newnan Hospital has kicked off an $8 million capital campaign titled ``Building on our Promise.''

Piedmont Newnan Hospital kicks off $8 million capital campaign


As it has in Houston and Austin, Houston-based Saint Arnold Brewing Co. is hosting its first scavenger hunt in Dallas.

Saint Arnold Brewing Co. to host first scavenger hunt in Dallas


The Saints placed cornerback Aaron Glenn on injured reserve Thursday, officially ending his season, and they activated defensive end Josh Savage from the practice squad.

New Orleans Saints place cornerback Aaron Glenn on injured reserve, activate defensive end Josh Savage


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Sacramento police officers are cracking down this week on motorcycle riders and drivers breaking the rules of the road.


WelcomHeritage, a joint venture between ITC Hotels and The Maharaja of Jodhpur, has signed five more properties in India to become a 67th strong hotel brand.

WelcomHeritage signs five more properties in India


The Lokayukta, after studying the reply of Cabinet minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui, who is facing inquiry for allegedly amassing wealth, has asked the complainants to file rejoinders within the next 15 days.

Lokayukta asks complainants to file rejoinder


Bolivia broke diplomatic ties with Israel over the 'disproportionate' attacks of the Israeli Army on the Gaza Strip, Bolivian President Evo Morales said Wednesday in La Paz.

Bolivia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza


The US said Thursday it was barring 10 leading Kenyan politicians from both the president's party and his rival's, calling them ''criminals'' involved in postelection violence that has bought a country once considered among the most stable in Africa to the brink of collapse.


Benton County was declared a disaster area for the second time this year, according to information from county and state officials.


Cat Commander is Falling bridges the gap, in a rare form of confessional character-based cabaret.


Savannah-Chatham police are investigating a shooting at 35th and Ott streets.


Nicole Richie gave birth to a baby boy in the early morning hours of Sept. 9.


A Qassam rocket fired Wednesday evening from the northern Gaza Strip exploded in an agricultural zone near a southern Israel kibbutz.

Qassam rocket explodes in agricultural zone


Weak demand and slow economic growth has dampened business confidence in India, according to a survey conducted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Weak demand dampens business confidence:


Robert Pattinson is due to meet Kristen Stewart for the first time since their split, at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Robert Pattinson to meet Kristen Stewart at MTV Video Music awards


Altoona Curve Starting Pitcher Jared Hughes has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week ending May 16, the league announced earlier today.

Altoona Curve Jared Hughes named Eastern League Pitcher of the week


The word police appear to be alive and well in the United Kingdom these days.


Avengers director and fan favorite TV creator Joss Whedon said that he is ``pissed off'' about the lack of female superheroes in a recent interview.

Joss Whedon 'pissed off' over lack of female superheroes


Rockwell Diamonds Inc. is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its board of directors with the appointment of a new non-executive director as well as a new chairman.

Rockwell Diamonds strengthens board of directors


A 39 year old East Hartford, Connecticut woman is under arrest after a bizarre road rage case in Springfield.


Coast Guard officials continued searching late Tuesday for a man who fell out of a boat earlier in the day about 40 miles off the shore of Port Aransas.


A City of Poughkeepsie woman is due in court on a felony charge of fourth-degree grand larceny.

City of Poughkeepsie woman charged with grand larceny


Air Canada has filed a dispute notice with the federal government in connection with stalled contract talks with its pilots, effectively drawing Ottawa into the bargaining process, the pilots union said Thursday, expressing its disappointment at the move.


6 Jan, 16:58 - Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her husband of two years, actor Thomas Jane.


Brad Pitt has paid tribute to ''gentle soul'' James Gandolfini, his co-star in 1993 movie 'True Romance', 2001's 'The Mexican' and last year's 'Killing Them Softly', following his sudden death.

Brad Pitt pays tribute to James Gandolfini


Four ULFA militants have been killed in a joint operation by the army and police in Sibsagar district of Assam early Saturday morning.


On the occasion of this year's International Water Day on 22 March, Swiss Re is donating CHF 1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross for an infrastructure project in Ethiopia which focuses on providing clean and sanitary water supply to the region's rural population.

Swiss Re donates CHF 1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross


Kat McClure of online casino mrgreen.com, which ran the poll, said: ``He was a great role model.''


rapper Nas and his wife Kelis are reportedly pregnant with their first child!


Wisconsin defensive end JJ Watt is leaving school early to enter the NFL draft.

Wisconsin defensive end Watt will enter NFL draft


The Mets have announced via their twitter feed that they have signed left-handed reliever Pedro Feliciano to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league Spring Training.

Mets sign Pedro Feliciano to minor league deal


A type I diabetes prevention study that is part of the TrialNet program at Vanderbilt is now enrolling children as young as 8 years old, following an FDA decision allowing the drug Teplizumab to be used in younger children.

Teplizumab type I diabetes prevention study now enrolls younger children


Indian rupee is expected fall against dollar, on double whammy of China`s reserve requirement ratio hike by 50 bps on Sunday from May 10 to cool property prices and weakness in Wallstreet on Friday after Dow Jones Industrial Average was hammered down by 1.4% on news about a federal criminal probe into Goldman Sachs` trading practices, said the brokerage house Anagram.

Indian rupee is expected fall against dollar:


Israel has launched a spy satellite from a base in the south of the country, the defence ministry said, with the device reportedly capable of monitoring arch-foe Iran.


Arsenal have been backed to finish above Tottenham in the Premier League this season following their win in Sunday's north London derby.

Arsenal fc backed to finish above Tottenham this season


Singapore today launched a new mobile phone service where the public in the city-state can obtain vital information on the government through short messaging service.

Singapore launches new mobile phone service


Investors are unlikely to take up in sufficient numbers the voluntary swap scheme set up by the euro zone for Greek bonds because they will be tempted to sell at the higher prices found at the short-end, investment bank JPMorgan says.

Investors are unlikely to take up in sufficient numbers the voluntary swap for Greek bonds-JPMorgan


A new study shows that over the past decade, five Asian powers have increased military spending to levels among the highest in the world, with China leading the way.


Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor has undergone surgery to repair a torn chest muscle he injured while lifting weights.

Cleveland Browns' Phil Taylor undergoes surgery


THAI Smile is to launch a new route to Mandalay in Myanmar, providing direct competition to Thai AirAsia.

Thai Smile to launch new route to Mandalay, Myanmar


One of 11 cyclists is speaking out after being hit by a taxi driver Sunday morning.

Cyclist speaks out after being hit by taxi driver


A majority of people across the world feel they are not completely free to express unpopular opinion in their countries, says a survey released on the United Nations International Day of Democracy on Wednesday.

Majority of people not free to express opinion:


Logica, a leading business and technology service company, has today launched its mandate management product for corporates.

Logica launches Mandate Management product for corporates..


Corpus Christi firefighters look through debris Tuesday after putting out a fire that destroyed a mobile home in the 6300 block of Old Brownsville Road.


The father of race car driver Helio Castroneves testified Friday that his famous son did not own a Panamanian company at the heart of a federal tax evasion case - and that documents indicating otherwise were riddled with mistakes.

Father of race car driver Castroneves testifies


``For us, IABF is not a recognised body,'' Sports secretary, PK Deb told PTI when asked about IABF`s plea that SAI should stop communication with the boxing`s world governing body AIBA.


GOVERNMENT, employers and unions are soon to meet to deliberate on reforms to the labour law and the Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe will this week hold a meeting to discuss the reforms with partners in Bulawayo.


Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf has revealed that he has a crush on actress Diane Sawyer.

Shia la beouf has a crush on Diane Sawyer


In a rare honour normally only accorded to visiting heads of state, Aung San Suu Kyi addressed both Houses of Parliament on Thursday.


Reading remembered the victims of the Holocaust at a memorial event drawing together church and community leaders.

Reading remembers victims of the Holocaust


India has sought global action to achieve higher agriculture production to meet global food grain requirement.

India seeks global action to achieve higher Agriculture production


Beckley police say a child's foot was reportedly run over by a van, and the incident remains under investigation.


The Israeli forces arrested eight Palestinians on Wednesday in the West Bank, Jordan state-run news agency Petra reported.

Israeli forces arrest eight Palestinians


Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati is all set to unveil 40 statues -- including six of her own -- on July 3, along with the Kanshi Ram Memorial and the Gautam Buddhasthals, which has cost the state exchequer dear.

Mayawati to unveil 40 statues, six of them of herself


A dead woman was among a group of 116 migrants who landed in Malta early Tuesday, officials said.

Dead woman among group of migrants landing in Malta


n the presence of numerous citizens, Skopje Mayor Koce Trajanovski and author Valentina Stefanovska, sculpture ``Warrior on a Horseback'' was erected Tuesday at Skopje square ``Macedonia''.

``Warrior on a Horseback'' erected at Skopje square ``Macedonia''


Celebrity Big Brother winner Paddy Doherty will star alongside Sally Bercow in a new TV show about gypsy communities.


Floods are set to cause disruption across the UK as heavy rain and melting snow and ice combine to raise water levels.


The office of Serbia's president says former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, a top war crimes suspect, has been arrested in Serbia.


A Milwaukee man will face a charge of impersonating a police officer after police say he tried to pull another driver over along Forest Home Avenue near 56th Street in Greenfield Monday.

Man will face charge for impersonating police officer


The National mining fair 2012 has officially opened at the National Park, highlighting achievements made in the mining sector.

National mining fair opens at the National Park


A killer father who bludgeoned his wife and daughter to death before hanging himself left a suicide note which declared: ' I hope I rot in hell.


A Jackson County couple pleaded guilty to two counts of animal cruelty after authorities took more than 200 animals from their home.

Jackson County couple pleads guilty to animal cruelty


Kim Kardashian has been alleged to have cheated on her first husband Damon Thomas with former boyfriend Ray J.

Kim Kardashian cheated on first husband Damon Thomas with Ray J.?


Regions Bank has updated its mobile banking service for iPhones and other wireless devices.

Regions bank updates mobile banking service


OLYMPIC swimming sensation Stephanie Rice has mild pneumonia and has been ordered to rest, forcing her to pull out of a planned promotional trip to Perth.

Stephanie Rice has mild pneumonia and ordered to rest


HONOLULU - Hawaii is predicting faster economic growth this year and next, and the tourism industry continues to welcome more visitors and construction increases.


A KIDDERMINSTER man has been banned from driving for 17 months after pleading guilty to drink driving.


Despite damage to South Elementary and Martinsville High schools, the school year will start on time for those students.


BBC Director General Mark Thompson has confirmed that 6 Music and the Asian Network are facing closure.

Thompson confirms 6 Music and Asian Network face closure


Fluoride is a toxic waste from the production of aluminum and fertilizer.


Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper kicked 26 points as the Queensland Reds beat the troubled ACT Brumbies 31-25 in the Super 15 on Saturday.

Quade Cooper kicks 26 points as Queensland Reds beat ACT Brumbies 31-25 in Super 15


The almighty Cowell reportedly introduced Cheryl by her maiden name during the X Factor auditions on Monday.


NEW YORK Lawrence Taylor has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of sexual misconduct and patronizing a prostitute.

Lawrence Taylor pleads guilty to misdemeanors


A ninth inning Flyers rally fell short Sunday at Newman Outdoor Field as Fargo topped Schaumburg 7-5 in the series rubber match.


A Dothan man faces a possible life sentence in prison after a jury convicted him of being the getaway driver in two armed robberies.

Dothan man convicted as getaway driver in two armed robberies


Firefighters from the Woodbridge Fire Department kept a June 17 blaze contained to the living room area of a home at 4020 W. Dimmers Road, Camden.

Firefighters keep blaze contained to living room area


Police in South St. Paul are investigating the Monday death of a 10-year-old boy, and a subsequent attack on his family members.


It's true -- old age is not for sissies, but author Terry Goodkind has offered these words to live by: ``Your life is yours alone. Rise up and live it.''


HMV, the music and entertainment chain, is to move into fashion retailing with the opening of large clothing areas in its stores.


Nauruan police have charged 15 asylum seekers for allegedly causing $24k of damage at the processing centre.


House Speaker Jase Bolger has removed eight democrats from committees because they missed meetings last week.

Bolger removes democrats from committees


The Pakistani Navy is fully capable of deploying strategic weapons at sea if and when the government takes a decision to do so, Chief of Staff Vice-Admiral Asif Humayun said.

Pakistani navy capable of deploying strategic weapons at sea


Pakistan Army continued to struggle for form in the Pakistan Premier Football League, losing 3-1 to PIA, while Pakistan Navy held KESC to a 1-1 draw in Karachi.


Sri Lanka announced yesterday it was halting the use of heavy weapons and air strikes to spare civilian lives in its battle against the Tamil Tigers, but asserted it was not calling a truce.


Coronation Street star Michelle Collins has revealed that she wants some time out from the cobbles at the end of her current contract.

Coronation Street's Michelle Collins wants time out from the cobbles


Arrogance of the leaders and rampant corruption led to the defeat of West Bengal's ruling Left Front in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, a senior minister said here Thursday.

Arrogance, rampant corruption led to defeat:


A Collins man reportedly shot himself early this morning after a traffic stop on Route 20 in Silver Creek.

Collins man shoots himself after traffic stop in Silver Creek


New community sentences introduced in England and Wales four years ago are failing to reduce the jail population, a King's College report has said.


A supervisor says the engineer in a deadly train crash last September was warned twice about cell phone use while on duty.

Engineer warned twice about cell phone use


Gov. Rick Perry says ``political correctness has to stop,'' citing the flap over Chick-fil-A and opposition to same-sex marriage as an example.

Perry: 'political correctness has to stop'


Jermain Defoe has praised the current Tottenham squad, and feels it is the best group of players that he has been involved with during his career.


Andy Roddick reached the third round at the Paris Masters on Wednesday and took a big step toward qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals by beating Jarkko Nieminen 6-1, 6-4.

Roddick reaches third round at Paris Masters


Israel moved closer to invading Gaza, saying Thursday it had wrapped up preparations for a broad offensive after Palestinian militants fired about 100 rockets and mortar shells across the border in two days.


Building-components maker NCI Building Systems Inc. said late Thursday it started an exchange offer to retire some existing convertible notes.

NCI Building Systems starts exchange offer


BAE Systems has received a $43.5 million order from the US Marine Corps for 40 RG33 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles: 36 Special Operations Command variants, two RG33 MRAP Category II 6x6s, and two Category II Heavy Armored Ground Ambulances.

BAE Systems receives $43.5 million order for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles


Google Inc. launched its answer to Wikipedia on Wednesday,with their own online encyclopedia called Knol.

Google launches its own online encyclopedia, Knol


Larry Craig, the four-term Smith County judge who led the county as it became increasingly urban, died Saturday.


Two Benedictine Sisters recently celebrated golden jubilees at Queen of Angels Monastery here.

Two Benedictine Sisters celebrate golden jubilees


Relatives wept and soldiers saluted as dozens of tsunami victims in simple wooden coffins were buried in a mass grave on Wednesday in a city in northeast Japan overwhelmed by death.With makeshift morgues close to overflowing and crematoriums unable to keep pace with the numbers of bodies,the Japanese authorities have taken the drastic step of using mass burial sites as temporary resting places.

Relatives wept and soldiers saluted as dozens of tsunami victims were buried in a mass grave


Next Inning Technology Research, a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for STMicroelectronics, Qimonda, Micron and SanDisk.

Next Inning technology updates outlooks for STMicroelectronics, Qimonda, Micron, and SanDisk


THE first stage of a £500,000 project to preserve the ancient chapels at Killean and Kilchenzie has been completed.

First stage of £500,000 project completed


Northumberland Orchestra & Choir present ``Genius'' - Beethoven's Mass in C. Featured singers are Julia Dawson, Donna Bennett, James McLean and Andrew Tees.

Northumberland Orchestra & Choir presents ``Genius'':


Coutts wins 100 fly as Trickett misses Updated: 22:53, Friday March 16, 2012 Libby Trickett just missed her first chance at London Olympic qualification as golden girl Alicia Coutts booked her ticket with a hard-fought win in the 100m butterfly final at trials in Adelaide on Friday night.


Salman Khan launches film Qasam Se Qasam Se music at Hotel Novotel in Mumbai.


A man is recovering at University Medical Center after he is stabbed in a Northeast El Paso neighborhood Friday morning.


Russia is ready to help Kyrgyzstan join the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan and its common economic space, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.

Russia to help Kyrgyzstan join Customs Union --


``There is not one USP of the film and I think that is the reason why people are liking the promo too. Ek Tha Tiger is a complete package film. It has the whole package of Salam-Katrina, action and Yash Raj productions,'' said Khan, who got critical acclaim for his movies Kabul Express and ``New York``, at a press conference here Sunday.


James frontman Tim Booth has branded Simon Cowell as 'some kind of Antichrist' due to his belief that the pop mogul has significantly lowered the expectations of the public.

James' Tim Booth brands Simon Cowell 'some kind of Antichrist'


Tommy Chong, part of the legendary comedic duo Cheech and Chong, has announced that he's battling prostate cancer.


JON Cryer says he reads TMZ to keep tabs on his Two and A Half Men costar Charlie Sheen.

Jon Cryer reads TMZ to keep tabs on costar Charlie Sheen


Zac Efron threw rumors out the window of his love life being on the rocks when he threw a MAJOR surprise party for his GF, Vanessa Hudgens for her 21st birthday.


A threatening letter containing an unidentified white powder was sent to a John McCain campaign office in this south Denver suburb Thursday, authorities said.

Letter containing white powder sent to McCain office


Actress Jodie Foster shares a strong friendship with actor Mel Gibson because they can have 'deep' conversations.

Foster shares strong friendship with Mel Gibson


A new eight-space home for people with disabilities officially opened today in Saskatoon.

New home for people with disabilities opens in Saskatoon


Harrods is to open a new wine department that will house a series of wine discovery areas including an 'aroma zone', tasting room and bar.


Bonham police will test the city's emergency warning system at 10 am Wednesday.


Man City winger Elano will miss up to two weeks after sustaining a groin injury in the 0-0 draw with Paris St Germain.

Man City's Elano to miss up to two weeks


Renishaw has extended its market leading range of machine tool testing and calibration systems, with AxiSet Check-Up, a new cost-effective solution for checking the alignment and positioning performance of rotary axes.

Renishaw extends its range of machine tool testing and calibration systems


A new cricket stadium being built for next year's World Cup will be named after the world's most successful bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, a report said on Friday.

New cricket stadium being built for next year's World Cup


Criminal cases will be filed against the dealers who stock fertilisers illegally and cause artificial scarcity in the market, Minister for Agriculture N Raghuveera Reddy warned on friday.

Criminal cases to be filed against dealers


Former French Culture Minister Jacques Toubon has been re-elected president of European film fund Eurimages at the group s board meeting in Iceland.

Toubon re-elected president of Eurimages


French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen is recalling 100,000 cars across Europe to change accelerator pedals on two models designed and produced in a joint venture with Toyota.


Police say a Baldwin firefighter has been charged with embezzlement by a public official and forgery after an investigation into the Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department's checking account.

Baldwin firefighter charged with 'embezzlement by public official'


Thousands of South Africans including traditional healers, senior government officials and church leaders united at the Sahara Stadium to commemorate World AIDS Day and encourage each other in the struggle against the epidemic.

South Africans unite to commemorate World AIDS Day


Captain Andrew Strauss has hinted England is seriously considering playing two spinners for their World Cup clash with co-hosts India in Bangalore.

England consider two spinners for World Cup clash with India


Pete Doherty was released from a London jail today after serving a partial sentence for breaking his probation.

Pete Doherty is released from London jail


ACG Management Company, the property and asset-management arm of Arthur Capital Group, Inc., today said it has introduced commercial real estate receivership services as a response to ongoing market weakness and a growing inventory of commercial properties facing foreclosure.

ACG management introduces commercial real estate receivership services


European stock markets rose yesterday, unruffled by grim news on the eurozone and British economies.


Former Montreal Canadiens captain Emile Bouchard has died following a long illness.

Former Montreal Canadiens captain Emile Bouchard dies


Syrian forces killed 26 blindfolded men in a stadium and the civilian death toll from protests is now past 2,000, top UN officials told a UN Security Council meeting Thursday, sources said.

Syrian forces killed 26 in stadium, UN Security Council told


A Minnesota woman won $15,000 in the lottery a month after she died, with her husband left surprised as he did not know she even played, KARE-TV reported.


Cesar Zuiderwijk doing Keith Moon and ``a balled'' by The Who.


In West Lafayette, students still hope to see the DREAM Act become reality.


Tigers are now unbeaten in three league games, thanks to Andy White's equaliser at Watnall Road.


France and Rwanda have restored diplomatic ties, officials in both countries said Sunday, three years after relations were severed when a Paris judge accused Rwandan President Paul Kagame of ordering his predecessor's assassination.


Gabriel Aubry, the father of Halle Berry's daughter Nahla, has obtained a restraining order against Berry's fiance, Olivier Martinez, claiming that Martinez threatened to kill him during their widely publicized brawl Thanksgiving morning.

Gabriel Aubry obtains restraining order against Olivier Martinez


Canada has begun phasing-out its penny, whose production costs have come to exceed its monetary value.


Sportscaster James Brown, the host of CBS Network's ``The NFL Today'' and Showtime's ``Inside the NFL,'' has teamed with Verizon to launch a national campaign to end domestic violence against women and men.

Sportscaster James Brown teams with Verizon Foundation, launches campaign to end domestic violence


The Supreme Court's decision to postpone its verdict on a plea for the Allahabad High Court to not deliver an immediate verdict on the Ayodhya title suits could well be one of those rare cases when justice delayed is not such a bad thing.


The NEPA/Abington Wildcats 16 & Under Fastpitch Travel softball organization will host tryouts for their fall 2012/summer 2013 teams Aug. 18 from 1 to 3 pm and Aug. 19 from 1 to 3 pm at Abington Heights High School.


RR Donnelley and Muller Martini will work together to develop an integrated digital book printing system.

RR Donnelley and Muller Martini to develop book system


The US State Department says El Paso will be getting a passport office next year.


Pakistan drew the second Test with New Zealand in Wellington to win the series 1-0 after their run chase fell short on the final day at the Basin Reserve.

Pakistan draw with New Zealand to win series


It seems that reality TV stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have renewed their wedding vows for the third time, so find out the reasons behind their choice!

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt renew their vows


US stocks fell more than 200 points Wednesday after a Chinese manufacturing report coupled with the US Federal Reserve's dimmer outlook triggered worries of a weaker global economy.


HBOS shareholders have voted today in favour of the merger with Lloyds TSB to create the UK's first superbank with over 30 million customers.

HBOS shareholders will vote today on merger


Whoopi Goldberg has defended jailed actor Wesley Snipes and insists he has been used to ``set an example'' to the American people.


Israeli troops arrested 30 Palestinians in the West Bank, mostly in the town of Nablus, during an overnight incursion, local sources and witnesses said on Monday.

Israel arrests 30 Palestinians in West Bank incursion


Five people are charged with attempted breaking and entering and at least one more is wanted in connection to a burglary at a Mebane home this week.

Five charged with attempted breaking and entering


An Emmy-nominated documentary series produced by a Milwaukee company returns for a second season this month.

Documentary produced in Milwaukee returns for second season


German car maker Volkswagen's India arm, which is setting up a 110,000-unit plant in Maharashtra, Tuesday said it will follow mixed vendor policy in the country.

Volkswagen India to follow mixed vendor policy


The once-great Maradona wants everyone in the world to know, just in case there was any doubt, that he's not gay.


Thanks to Charlie Sheen's little stunt over Christmas break, he's decided to enter rehab as a ``preventative measure.''

Charlie Sheen enters rehab as a ``preventative measure''


So that got us thinking - what cool thing would you be prepared to splash the cash on?

What cool thing would you splash out on?


Kenya Airways added a B737-300 to its fleet, leased from KLM, with the aircraft to be initially used to increase capacity on the Nairobi-Mombasa route.


More acts revealed for EXIT, giving you even more to look forward to this summer and students the chance to celebrate their exam results in style with the mother of all parties.


A 17-year-old Jamestown girl was referred to juvenile court after she allegedly assaulted two Jamestown Hospital staff members on May 25, according to the Jamestown Police De-partment.


The Croatian Bureau of Statistics reported today that 75,400 jobs were lost last year in Croatia.


Massey Energy Company will announce its second quarter 2010 financial results after the market closes on July 27, 2010.

Massey Energy to announce second quarter 2010 financial results


One in five people worldwide have a secret lover, a study has found.


Ryder System, Inc., a leader in supply chain, warehousing, and transportation management solutions, today announced it has expanded its food packaging and distribution capability by investing in significant enhancements to its 327,000-square-foot food packaging and distribution center in Beaver Dam, Wis.


China and Brazil signed an agreement to do billions of dollars of trade in their local currencies, as the five-nation BRICS forum of emerging market powers work to lessen dependence on the US dollar and Euro.

China and Brazil sign agreement to trade in their local currencies


The Supreme Court appears ready to block a massive sex discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart on behalf of up to 1.6 million women, including a Coachella Valley resident, and that could make it harder for other workers nationwide to bring class-action claims against large employers.

Supreme court appears ready to block sex discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart


On Friday, August 24, Texas State University in San Marcos announced plans for a $10 million dollar water research facility.

Texas State university announces $10 million water research facility


Washington, Jan 27 Four US State legislatures are opening their sessions with Hindu prayers for the first time.

Four US State legislatures to open sessions with Hindu prayers


A DISTINCTIVE car worth £5,000 which was a gift to the owner from her late husband has been stolen from a Kidderminster car park leaving her ``devastated.''


Mobile social network Flirtomatic has launched a free iPhone app which lets users search profiles, chat and browse galleries.


Government was not lying when it said it could not afford public servants' demand of 8.6 percent salary increment, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said on Sunday.


All-Star left fielder Ryan Braun remained out of the Brewers lineup Sunday, saying his lower back injury had made little progress.


Neppolian Pillai of Modern Shares & Stock Brokers is of the view that Voltas is looking weak and it may fall to Rs 32.


As per astro technical, Guar seeds may see upward movement in spot, says Ajay Jain of astromoneyguru.com.

Guar seeds may see upward movement in spot:


A Highland police officer has been suspended after an off-duty incident last weekend at a Highland bar.

Highland police Officer suspended after incident at bar


The Mets announced that Johan Santana will pitch his first rehab game since shoulder surgery last September Thursday night in Port St. Lucie against Daytona Beach in the Class A Florida League.


Shots were fired during a robbery Monday night at a car wash in Harrisburg.


A Roseville man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud relating to a scheme to extract funds from American Express cardholders.

Roseville man pleads guilty to wire fraud


With goalies Craig Anderson and Tomas Vokoun, the Panthers have two quality starters who push each other to be the best.

With goalies Craig Anderson and Tomas Vokoun, Florida Panthers have two quality


Loews Corp. on Friday said it has commenced an offer to its stockholders for the exchange of shares of Loews common stock for shares of common stock of Lorillard Inc. held by Loews.

Loews commences offer to stockholders for exchange of common shares for shares of Lorillard


Fresh fighting erupted Monday in the southern Philippines as the Red Cross issued a funding appeal to help more than 500,000 people displaced by the decades-old Muslim separatist insurgency.


Thousands of hours later and with the generous support of the community-the carving is nearing completion.


A Windsor, Ont., lawyer and her assistant have been charged with immigration fraud.

Windsor lawyer charged with immigration fraud


We have passed Valentine's Day and instead of 12 red roses, my wife was treated to a bunch of leeks, two swedes and some freshly-pulled carrots.

``Instead of 12 red roses, my wife was treated to a bunch of leeks''


Beed, Maharashtra A 17-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by her father's former employers tried to commit suicide at Rampur near here by setting herself on fire, police said.


The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday in quiet trading on lack of buying interest, dealers said.


University of Texas junior guard Harrison Smith has elected to transfer, head coach Rick Barnes announced today.


Bret Michaels is in critical condition after doctors discovered that he suffered a massive brain hemorrhage,TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Bret Michaels in critical condition after suffering brain hemorrhage


Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao said the dollar will continue to be the global reserve currency for now, amid calls Where Re comes from & goes Forex Converter for debates to replace the US unit.

Dollar to continue as global reserve currency:


A local company that designs and distributes hidden deck fasteners is expanding with the help of a city economic development grant.