US Sen. Christopher Dodd said Monday that he will urge Congress and the Obama Administration to direct as much as $125 billion in unused and repaid federal bailout money to projects that benefit small businesses and entrepreneurs, to foster a ``21st-century boom.''

Dodd to urge Congress to direct bailout money into small businesses


NASCAR driver Jeff Burton criticized US Congress on Friday over employee bonuses paid by troubled insurance giant AIG.


Robbers used an assault rifle to hold up a taco stand early Monday morning in South Salt Lake.


Apple's iPhone has half the failure rate of RIM's BlackBerry in the first year of use, a study carried out by a mobile phone warranty firm has found.

IPhone has half the failure rate of BlackBerry


Minnesota Senator Al Franken says he ``completely disagrees'' with Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann on gay rights, adding that he sees little point in discussing such issues with the presidential candidate.

Al Franken 'completely disagrees' with Michele Bachmann on gay rights


Sony Computer Entertainment America boss Jack Tretton says that PS3 shortages are possible in the near-future, following a dramatic spike in the console's fortunes following the arrival of the Slim model and new pricing.


Canadian singer Anne Murray is releasing a memoir tentatively called All Of Me this fall, through publisher Alfred A. Knopf Canada.


Spandau Ballet have added an extra Birmingham date to their comeback tour due to public demand.


He is now seeking to overturn his June 2012 insider trading conviction on the basis that the admission of certain wiretapped conversations prejudiced his defense.

Rajat Gupta seeks to overturn his insider trading conviction


An 18-year-old homeless man was held for trial in the attacks on two female students near Dickinson College after two of his accusers testified against him Wednesday at a preliminary hearing.


The E Cigarette allows you to smoke in public without actually smoking that is why thousands of our smoking are turning to vaping rather than the traditional cigarette.

The E Cigarette - smoke in public without smoking


Taiwanese hero Wei-Yin Chen led the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-1 victory against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, bagging his 11th win as a starting pitcher.

Wei-Yin Chen leads Orioles to 7-1 victory


Two Philadelphia police officers were shot but uninjured early Wednesday, and a man was in custody following a standoff that lasted several hours, police said.

Philadelphia officers shot; man in custody after standoff


Late reality TV star Jade Goodys widower Jack Tweed, 21, celebrated his release from jail by throwing a glitzy party.

Jack Tweed celebrates release from jail with glitzy party


MINISTERS who lost in the just concluded parliamentary elections have blamed their failure on voter bribery.


For the first time, researchers investigated enteral nutrition and caloric requirements among critically ill children in a new report published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Researchers investigate enteral nutrition, caloric requirements among critically ill children


Portuguese telecommunications sector regulator Anacom received an average 24 complaints per day about internet services in the first half of the year.

Anacom receives 24 complaints per day over internet services


BRAZIL will need to find $US 82.4bn to fully-fund all of its planned rail projects, according to the country's National Transport Federation.

Brazil ``needs $US 82.4bn'' for rail projects


A Rwandan paper, Ishema, has suspended publication because of ``serious threats'' over an article about President Paul Kagame, Reporters sans Frontieres said Thursday.

Rwandan paper suspends publication after 'threats'


United States has issued travel advisory for Japan following earthquake and Tsunami.

United States issued travel advisory for Japan


Vyatta, a provider of software-based networking for physical, virtual and cloud infrastructures, has launched three new mid-range routing and security appliances aimed at delivering connectivity and data protection for small to mid-sized enterprises and branch offices.

Vyatta launches three new routing and security appliances


Pontiac - A Pontiac businessman was stabbed to death Thursday inside his novelty store, and a homeless man is in custody in connection with his death, police said.

Pontiac businessman stabbed to death; homeless man in custody


French unions extended a rail strike into a second day and blockaded oil refineries in protest at pension reforms on Wednesday, but there were signs the stoppages could be losing steam as broad participation wavered.


A FISHING boat which was caught out by strong winds and engine failure off the coast of Newbiggin on Saturday morning was towed to safety by volunteer life crews.


Price of gold in Vietnam retreated marginally over the previous day on March 13 while global price inched up a bit, with investors waiting to see if the US Federal Reserve signals another quantitative easing package after its policy meeting today.


The MS University revoked suspension of six students who were suspended after they resorted to vandalism at the office of the chief warden of university hostels.


Factory orders climbed more than expected in June, while a barometer of capital spending by businesses also increased.


Theanine, which is found in tea leaves, may reduce anxiety and improve attention and the ability to focus in people who have high anxiety levels.

Theanine reduces anxiety, improves attention


Eight post offices in Arkansas, including three in Little Rock and one in North Little Rock, are candidates to be closed under a US Postal Service initiative to save money.

Eight post offices in Arkansas may close


Sheikh Nasser bin Zayed, the brother of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, died last night.


A Mayflower attorney has been suspended for two years by the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct after he failed to represent a client in a criminal trial.

Mayflower attorney suspended for two years


Fitness equipment maker Nautilus Inc. said Thursday it is consolidating its US manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Nautilus to consolidate manufacturing facilities


A calf injury has ruled Gavin Henson out of Grand Slam winners Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.


Eskom wants to apply for carbon credits for Medupi, its planned coal-fired power station in Limpopo, under the UN Clean Development Mechanism programme, in a move Business Day says is sure to inflame environmental sensibilities.


Special rail fares for 2012 Olympic spectators which can be used to travel to and from Weymouth and all other cities hosting Games events have gone on sale.


Egypt tightened Monday its security measures in the Sinai Peninsula ahead of the upcoming Middle East peace talks set to take place in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Egypt tightens security ahead of Middle East peace talks


Actor Johnny Depp, who plays the American Indian sidekick Tonto in the upcoming film version of ``The Lone Ranger,'' has been made an honorary member of the Comanche Nation, a Native American activist said on Tuesday.

Johnny Depp made honorary member of Comanche Nation


Kate Winslet just can't get enough of talking about her work - even in bed, according to the actress' director husband Sam Mendes.

Kate Winslet ``talks about work -- even in bed''


FRESNO, Calif. Police say all three shootings were likely gang related, and that there may be some retaliation.


Corporate sponsors have revived plans for a big Fourth of July fireworks show in Seattle that will be produced this year and into the future by Seafair as part of the city's annual summer celebration.

Corporate sponsors revive plans for big Fourth of July fireworks show in Seattle


US investment giant Morgan Stanley has frozen talks on a merger with Wachovia bank but is pressing on with talks for CIC of China to end up with a big stake in it, the FT online reported on Monday.


A burglar was caught in the act by police responding to an early-morning report of suspicious activity near the Green on March 30.


AUSTRALIAN cyclist Robbie McEwen was badly hurt when he fell in the closing stages of the Grand Prix de l'Escaut in Belgium on Wednesday.


British actress Kate Winslet, the star of ``Titanic'', is expecting her third child and her first by current husband Ned Rocknroll, the online edition of People magazine reported.


India will launch a dedicated forest satellite in 2013 which will monitor the country's forest cover on a daily basis, Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh informed Rajya Sabha today.

India to launch dedicated forest satellite in 2013:


A high-risk sex offender was sentenced in Clay County District Court on Monday to 16 months in prison for failing to register as required by law.

Offender sentenced for failing to register


Decatur police are hosting four German police officers so they can learn firsthand about American police procedures.


The summer of 2010, the summer of LeBron, has begun in a rather dramatic fashion.


The Canadian police have apologised to a Polish immigrant for using force while arresting him by mistake last week.

Canadian police apologise to Polish immigrant


Laos will host its first professional golf tournament, an $80,000 prize money ASEAN PGA Tour event, at the Luang Prabang Golf Club in April, the organisers said on Thursday.The Luang Prabang Lao Open, scheduled from April 26-29 in the north central Laos city which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, will be the third event of the season on the ASEAN PGA Tour.

Laos to host first professional tournament


Hong Kong based carrier Cathay Pacific Airways on Thursday announced it has reopened its first and business class lounge in Frankfurt International Airport following extensive refurbishment.

Cathay Pacific reopens first and business class lounge in Frankfurt International Airport


That's according to a new Associated Press survey, which finds 70% of people believe college students shoulder the blame for dropping out.


With the mercury rising high, the railways has stepped up summer safety measures under Danapur division of East Central Railway for the smooth running of about 260 passenger and 45 goods trains either originating or passing through the division.

Railways steps up summer safety measures


Sir Elton John will be honoured in Poland for his role in the collapse of Communism and will be presented with the Medal of Gratitude when he performs in the country's Sopot on Sunday.

Elton John to be honoured for role in collapse of Communism


Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chris Jakubauskas was hit in the face by Lance Berkman's line drive in the first inning of Saturday's game in Houston and was carted off the field.

Pirates' Chris Jakubauskas, a former ou player, hit in face with line drive


US based gourmet grocer The Fresh Market is planning an IPO which could raise $345 million.

The fresh market plans IPO to raise $345 million


And, perhaps not surprisingly, it's also the first year in which consumers are spending more time using apps than using the Web.

Consumers spending more time on apps than the Web


Preliminary tests have found that the E85 gas leak at M&H gas station will have only ``mild effects'' on ground water.

Leak at M&H will have ``mild effects'' on ground water


Missouri's Republican-led House has approved a tax cut for businesses and a sales tax break for shoppers.

Missouri House approves tax cut for businesses


Seven missing after Argentine ship crash Updated: 12:57, Sunday May 13, 2012 Seven people were missing on Saturday after an Argentine cargo ship and a Paraguayan tug boat collided on the Parana River near the northeastern city of Zarate in Argentina.


In a major haul, a huge cache of arms, assorted ammunition and explosives was seized today from different parts of Assam even as officials said they were meant for carrying out subversive activities in the state in the run-up to the Republic Day.

Huge cache of arms, ammunition seized in Assam


He had planned to retire back in 2005 but gave into the pressure to take over the position after the serious injuries suffered by anchorman Bob Woodruff in Iraq, back in January 2006.


The open-world of Witcher 3 is apparently 35 times larger than Witcher 2, CD Projekt Red's Jonas Matteson confirmed to Game Front today at E3.

Witcher 3 is ``35 times larger'' than Witcher 2.


Mario Balotelli has expressed his satisfaction with the way he has settled in at AC Milan.


Microsoft announced its third-person shooter Gears of War 3 topped 3 million in sales during its first week.

'Gears of War 3' tops 3 million in sales in first week


Susman Godfrey LLP Provides Notice of Settlement to Class Members In re Electronic Data Systems Corp. ''ERISA'' LitigationDALLASTX-SUSMAN-GODFREY


Ed Miliband, the Labour leader, will warn today of a ``cost of living crisis'' that will leave middle-income earners struggling even if the economy recovers.

Miliband warns of 'cost of living crisis'


Pacifiers may stunt the emotional development of baby boys by robbing them of the opportunity to try on facial expressions during infancy.

Pacifiers may stunt emotional development of baby boys


Multinational electronics company Sony will continue its investments in Turkey, an executive of the company said on Wednesday.

Sony to continue investments in Turkey :


Syria is not in civil war but is fighting 'terrorists', the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, expressing 'surprise' at statements made the day before by United Nations peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous.

Syria not in civil war but fighting 'terrorists':


Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $19 million order from a nation in Asia for an integrated tactical communications system to provide command and control in a variety of missions.

Harris receives $19 million order from nation...


Japanese high-tech giant Canon said Thursday its net profit nearly doubled to $3.0 billion last year on stronger office equipment and consumer product sales.


Singer Justin Timberlake has been named the Most Stylish Man in America by men''s magazine GQ.

Justin Timberlake named 'Most Stylish Man in America'


Tata Tea has tied up with football giants Inter Milan to launch Tata Tea Jaago Re Inter Milan Soccer Stars project, a hunt for the under-15 soccer talent in India.


Iberia on 2 August launched a new weekly service between the Balearic island of Menorca, and Marseille in the south of France.

Iberia launches a new service between Menorca and Marseille


The elevator at the Eiffel Tower in Paris has fallen down its shaft as it was undergoing maintenance tests.


Steven Neuhaus said Kirwan died with his family at his side while in the hospital.


``Grete Waitz, the elite Norwegian runner who won nine New York City Marathons and a silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, died Tuesday after a six-year battle with cancer.


Ma Biao, vice chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was elected chairman on Saturday at the first session of the eleventh Regional People's Congress of Guangxi, the local legislative body.

Ma Biao elected chairman of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region


Five young boys have confessed to pelting a passing train with stones and glass bottles, injuring a male passenger, in Trang on Sunday evening.

Boys admit pelting train with stones and bottles


President Barack Obama will ease limits on family travel and cash gifts from the United States to Cuba and allow US telecommunications firms to bid for licenses on the communist-ruled island, a US official said.


Newsday > News > World 22 students killed in Switzerland crash Published:


Grandparents can cause ``damage'' to children during divorces by increasing conflict between couples, according to a government adviser on family law.

Grandparents 'can damage children during divorces'


Copper futures at global markets plunged after the International Monetary Fund cut its economic forecasts for the US and Japan, and as Alcoa Inc.'s sales trailed estimates.

Copper futures at global markets plunged after the imf cut its economic forecasts


A South African businessman shot dead three people before turning the gun on himself during a meeting with lawyers over an unpaid debt.

South African businessman shoots dead three people and himself


Eastern Cape motorists have been warned of many road closures and dangerous driving conditions caused by snowfall.

Eastern Cape motorists warned of road closures


Jade Goody would have been the first person to admit that she had no talent, her friend and publicist Max Clifford has said.


Around 500 high school students from the Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Ky., learned how to raise money to help orphans in India this week at the Christ in Youth MOVE event at Paradise Palms.

High school students learn to raise money for orphans


Robust investment of USD 3 trillion into five key sectors, including renewable energy and sustainable transport, could help revive the global economy and boost employment while accelerating the fight against climate change and poverty, says the United Nations.

Robust investment helps revive global economy:


West Penn Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. , continues to conduct vegetation management work across its 24-county service area in Pennsylvania as part of its ongoing efforts to help enhance system reliability.

West Penn Power continues vegetation management work to enhance system reliability


A new study has found that farmers do not reap benefits of rising food prices, as there is no rise in the price they receive.

Farmers do not reap benefits of rising food prices


HP and Fortify Software have entered into a definitive agreement under which HP will acquire Fortify Software.


Former Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson, whose name became familiar outside political circles because of George Crile's 2003 book, ``Charlie Wilson's War,'' as well as director Mike Nichols' big-screen adaptation, died Wednesday at age 76 in Lufkin, Texas.

Former Congressman Charlie Wilson dies at 76


The Russian community of Crimea has declared that it is ready to support Regions Party leader Viktor Yanukovych at the future presidential elections.

Russian community in Crimea ready to support Yanukovych at presidential elections


Pakistan Muslim League-N president Mian Shahbaz Sharif announced on Monday that all political cases would be withdrawn and said that revolutionary steps would be taken to improve education and health sectors in Punjab.


The winter session of the Bihar assembly began here Tuesday, nearly a week after the polls gave a thumping victory to the National Democratic Alliance government of Nitish Kumar.


Israel launched an air raid on a building east of Gaza City early on Sunday after a rocket was fired from Gaza at Israeli territory, Palestinian and Israeli sources said.

Israel launches air raid after rocket fired from Gaza


Air India is likely to rejig its team of directors shortly in view of retirement of some of its top officials, sources said.

Air India likely to rejig team of directors


Brook Lopez helps Nets beat Hornets, 108-98 Brook Lopez scored 26 points and had a big dunk over twin brother Robin, Deron Williams added 21 points and 13 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-98 on Tuesday night.


The Exmoor Emperor was ''just another stag'' and killing him was a ''sensible decision,'' a deer expert has said.

Exmoor Emperor was 'just another stag', deer expert says


Budget carrier Cebu Pacific will soon start flying from Manila to Phuket, Thailand.


Two commuter trains collided at rush hour in a Brussels suburb today, killing at least 18 people and injuring at least 55 others, some very seriously, according to the latest toll provided by Belgian rail officials.

Commuter trains collide during rush hour


A message was posted on the Office of Personnel Management 6:50 PM EST on Tuesday that the Federal Government will remain closed on Wednesday, and about 230,000 Federal Government employees are kept in the home by the snow.


Teenage midfielder Paul Pogba has left United to join Italian club Juventus.


Britain's employment market remains finely balanced, with positive indicators among private businesses being offset by job losses in the public sector.

Employment market 'remains finely balanced'


Dorchester County authorities say a toddler has died after suffering blows to the head.

Dorchester authorities say toddler dies from blows


Australian shares closed just over 2 per cent stronger, recovering from a three-week low, after sharp gains in offshore markets sparked hopes for a long-awaited Christmas rally.

Share gains spark hopes of Christmas rally


A UNESCO delegation is visiting Jerusalem to inspect preservation work in the Old City, Israeli officials said.


Texas Tech suspended Mike Leach on Monday while the school investigated complaints from receiver Adam James and his family about how the player was treated after a concussion.


President Barack Obama launched into a fiery speech Saturday night at the Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner, where he told black leaders to ``stop complaining'' and fight for jobs and opportunity.


Wrong questions in the Joint Entrance Examination for admissions in the Indian Institutes of Technology have led to a significant rise in the merit list this year.

Wrong questions led to rise in merit list


LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods group, on Wednesday denied it was in talks to sell its wine and spirits unit Moet Hennessy.

LVMH denies in talks to sell Moet Hennessy


Goldman Sachs promoted 94 staff, including a handful of British staff, to the position of partner, the firm's highest rank.

Goldman Sachs promotes 94 staff to partner


The Kirandul-Vishakhapatnam passenger train got derailed at around 0600 hours, 45 minutes after it left Kirandul railway station and was approaching Bhansi


A HIDDEN house shrouded in mystery for more than 30 years has finally been sold at auction for £400,000.

HIDDEN house of mystery is auctioned for £400,000


The line in question belongs to Owen Wilson's character, Gil, who says, ``The past is not dead! Actually, it's not even past.' You know who said that? And he was right.''


A township road in northern Russell County that County Commissioners voted to keep open and make bridge repairs to is now fully reopened after previously being partially blocked.

Road in northern Russell County now fully reopened


While most of the actresses are involved in a so-called cut-throat competition to prove themselves a cut above the rest, there is recent news about two of the industry's most sought-after actresses - Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone - getting along like the proverbial 'house on fire!'

Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone get along like 'house on fire!'


London, Actress Sandra Bullock may have a ``bittersweet'' relationship with estranged husband Jesse James but says she would want him to be a part of her adopted son's life.

Sandra Bullock wants James' in son's life


The number of foreign students studying in Japan reached a record 132,720 as of May 1 this year, up 8,891 from last year, a student support organization announced Thursday.

No of foreign students reaches record 132,720


Hussey expects Warriors to regroup Updated: 08:47, Thursday November 1, 2012 Mike Hussey is shaping as a key figure in the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia at the MCG starting today.


By RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press Up to 7,000 Congolese refugees have fled to Uganda to escape violence in their home country, Ugandan officials said, warning that the influx now posed a security risk for Uganda.

Up to 7,000 Congolese refugees flee into Uganda


DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc will release five feature films every two years, adding an additional film every other year to its existing two picture-a-year release schedule going forward, Chief Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg told investors on Thursday.

DreamWorks to release five films every two years


In a statement issued on Tuesday and disclosed by Europa Press, the Venezuelan ambassador accused the PP of meddling in Venezuela's internal affairs after Dionisio García Carnero, the PP spokesperson on Ibero-American Affairs, expressed his ``support'' to Antonio Ledezma in his ``defense of democracy'' and urged the Spanish government ``to defend human rights and support Venezuela's democracy.''

Venezuela accuses Spanish People's Party of meddling in internal affairs


TROY, Mich. Auto parts supplier ArvinMeritor Inc. said Friday it will cut 1,250 jobs, in an effort to lower its costs in the face of continued weakeness in the US economy and automotive industry.

ArvinMeritor will cut 1,250 jobs to lower costs


Cadbury Plc would prefer a merger with US chocolate maker Hershey Co rather than Kraft Foods Inc , the British company's chairman Roger Carr told the Sunday Telegraph.


Carey Mulligan wanted to be Macaulay Culkin when she was younger, the 25-year-old actress admits.

Carey Mulligan: 'I wanted to be Macaulay Culkin'


MORTGAGE costs for first-time buyers increased for the first time in nearly a year during February, figures showed.


iWireNews ™ Appliance maker Electrolux said it would close its l'Assomption assembly plant in Canada in 2013, leaving about 1,400 workers without their jobs.


A Senate committee could vote Wednesday on a proposal to legalize casinos in Kentucky.

Kentucky Senate may vote on legalizing casinos


Sovereign wealth funds may have transparency issues, but they stabilise markets and increase liquidity, the Financial Services Authority said in a report on Tuesday.

Sovereign wealth funds stabilise markets


Caterham is currently preparing its sole entrant for the 24 Hours Le Mans 2013 race with GP2 driver Alexander Rossi being confirmed as one of the team's drivers.

Caterham prepares for 24 Hours Le Mans 2013


Princess Diana told Hollywood star Barbra Streisand her royal in-laws thought she was ``mad'' and wanted her to have treatment, the inquest into her death has heard.

Di told Barbra Streisand that royals thought she was 'mad'


Real Madrid hero Raul will play one more game for Spain, according to radio station Cadena SER on Monday evening.

Real Madrid hero Raul to play one more game for Spain


Amy Winehouse ``lived the blues'' according to Lady Gaga, while a number of other celebrities have spoken about the influence of her 'Back to Black' album on them.


The Academic Financial Trading Platform, a new massively open online course platform designed to teach practical investment skills and enable smart financial decision-making, today announced its US launch after several months of beta testing.

Academic financial trading platform announces US launch


The Royal Canal will be fully reopened to boats next year.


Brett Favre retires again, according to a bunch of news outlets.


Former Lehigh Valley congressman Paul McHale has not decided whether he would keep his job as an assistant defense secretary if President-elect Barack Obama asks him to stay, a spokeswoman said Thursday.

Former Lehigh Valley congressman Paul McHale has not decided whether to keep his job as an assistant defense secretary


American Space Agency NASA has announced that they are now delaying their Mars Science Laboratory rover mission.

Nasa delays Mars Science Laboratory rover mission


A former Walworth Elementary School teacher pleaded guilty April 9 to two counts of possessing heroin.


The Miami Dolphins sent starting left guard Justin Smiley to see a specialist about his troublesome shoulder, and based on Tony Sparano's mood during Thursday's interview session it's likely the team didn't hear good news.

Dolphins send Justin Smiley to see a specialist


Australian troops will stay in East Timor for as long as they are needed after assassination attempts on the country's leaders, says Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

Australian troops to stay in East Timor as long as needed - Rudd


Iron cobalt was the most magnetic material on Earth, until physicists created what's in this man's hands.

This may be the most magnetic material on Earth


Anderson city council members gave final approval Monday for an economic incentive program for downtown businesses.

Anderson city council gives final approval to incentive program


Initial jobless claims fell 44,000 to 434,000 for the week ended Saturday, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Initial jobless claims fall 44,000 for week


Shawn Bunch, who failed in his attempt to make the 2012 US Olympic wrestling team, will debut in Bellator this November.

Shawn Bunch to debut in Bellator this November


MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Internet search leader Google is preparing to steer more telephone traffic through an online command center that it acquired nearly two years ago.

Google preparing to steer more telephone traffic


Shiri Appleby is one of Life Unexpected actresses and let me tell you she, along with the rest of the cast, is about to be a household name.

Shiri Appleby is 'Life Unexpected' actress


Polish police detained an exiled Chechen rebel leader sought by Russia Friday after he came to Poland to attend a congress of Chechens supporting independence for their North Caucasus region.

Polish police detain exiled Chechen leader


Danish police find cocaine on coast Updated: 05:48, Saturday February 16, 2013 Danish media is reporting up to 100 kilograms of cocaine has washed ashore in bags and boxes along the Scandinavian country's North Sea coast.


Princeton residents voted for change and a new mayor on Saturday, Nov 19.


Flamboyant British businessman Richard Branson, whose Virgin empire has encompassed airlines, music stores, mobile phones and condoms, is turning his hand to launching satellites.


Portsmouth defender Joel Ward has stated that he would love to return to AFC Bournemouth next season.

Ward would love to return to Bournemouth


Blake Shelton will head to the Grand Ole Opry this weekend for a performance.

Blake Shelton heads to the Opry this weekend


A Dutch TV news station accidentally gave German Chancellor Angela Merkel a Hitler moustache when studio graphics overlapped part of her face during a report, according to the website Metro.

Dutch TV station accidentally gives Merkel a Hitler moustache


A former CIBC employee has been accused of defrauding seniors to the tune of over $200,000.

Former CIBC employee accused of defrauding seniors


Rumors that Marc Jacobs may be heading to Dior have been dominating fashion websites after numerous sources are strongly indicating that he is set to be announced any day now as the new creative director.


New figures from the injuries board show there was a fall in amount paid out in compensation claims in Donegal last year, but there was an increase in the number of claims.

Fall in amount paid out in compensation claims in Donegal


Gatorade is dropping Tiger Woods, making Gatorade the first endorser to drop the professional golfer since rumors have spread of Woods having an extramarital affair.


The Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament and a former prime minister, Sir Geoffrey Henry, has died after battling cancer.


India remains a vital destination for investment by CFOs across the economies despite of various hidden costs, as per the recent survey by Ernst & Young.

India remains vital destination of investment by CFOs across economies:


Electronic document management is the main spending priority for firms in the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to the overall content management market, says analyst IDC.

Electronic document management is main spending priority for firms in Asia-Pacific, says IDC


A male driver was charged with running a red light after a collision at Lacroix Street and Tweedsmuir Avenue West this afternoon.


Regional aircraft maker ATR officially presented its first ATR 72-600 prototype at a ceremony in Toulouse yesterday exactly two years after it announced the launch of its -600 series.


In case you missed it, readers took us to task over our editorial position regarding allegations of sexual misconduct against teachers.


Microsoft Corp. has launched the public beta of its WorldWide Telescope, which is now available at www.worldwidetelescope.org.

Microsoft launches public beta of its WorldWide Telescope


Zooey Deschanel has launched a new website called, 'Hello Giggles', along with her friends Sophia Rossi, a TV producer, and blogger Molly McAleer.

Zooey Deschanel launches new website, 'Hello Giggles'


Holmes, a champion of African-American music and civil rights issues for more than half a century, died at the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City from heart disease, her manager, Doug Yeager said.


A chance encounter at a restaurant in a Denver suburb led to the arrest of an Ethiopian immigrant who authorities say tortured political prisoners decades ago in his home country, according to testimony from a Department of Homeland Security official.


Authorities say a man in Allegheny County has been shot twice by his 16 year old step son.


General David Petraeus was treated for prostate cancer and states that according to recent tests, the results were very positive.

General Petraeus was treated for prostate cancer


A South Point area man has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting at a residence in South Point on Tuesday, according to the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department.

Man arrested in connection with drive-by shooting


A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report has been released in a fatal Ocala plane crash.

Report released in fatal Ocala plane crash


Israeli forces Tuesday prevented Palestinian farmers from Kafr Jammal, a village north of the northern West Bank city of Tulkarm, from entering their agricultural land behind the Apartheid Wall for the olive picking season, according to local sources.

Israeli forces prevent Palestinian farmers from entering their land


Local IHop restaurants are serving free short stacks -- three pancakes, usually on the side -- in an effort to raise money for Children's Hospital.

Restaurant serves free short stacks to raise money


Whoopi Goldberg has had a religious promotion she's in talks to return to the stage as the Mother Superior in London musical ``Sister Act''.

Whoopi Goldberg to return to 'Sister Act'


LAWSONS Angus sold all 44 Angus bulls offered at its annual northern bull sale at Roma in Queensland recently.


New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel has accepted the franchise tag put on him by the team.

New England Patriots qb Matt Cassel accepts franchise tag


Textura, a provider of collaborative solutions, has appointed Franco Turrinelli as executive vice president of corporate development.

Textura appoints executive vice president of corporate development


Representative Jesse L. Jackson Jr., who has received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and has been under federal investigation, will resign from Congress on Wednesday.


Police cited a man on Monday evening after he fell asleep while driving on Highway 101 and crashed his car into a phone pole, state police officials said.

Police cite man who falls asleep, crashes into phone pole


Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, the 12th-most senior member of the US Senate, announced on Tuesday that he will switch parties and run as a Democrat in the 2010 elections.


Flagler County was informed by the State Department of Children and Families that the County will receive a $455,295 grant over a three-year period for a mental health support program.


A new Saks Fifth Avenue store opened its doors at the Tanger Outlet Center in Washington County Thursday.

New Saks Fifth Avenue store opens at Tanger outlets


Alastair Cook was left searching for answers after England's humiliating 0-5 ODI series defeat to India.


Iran discus thrower Ehsan Haddadi claimed the bronze medal of the IAAF Continental Cup in Split, Croatia on Sunday.

Haddadi claims bronze in IAAF Continental Cup


State police say they found 180 pot plants and hallucinogenic mushrooms in a Monroe home.

State police find 180 pot plants in Monroe home


The Constitution defines the principles and laws of the nation.


Chris Brown has made progress on his sentence for assaulting Rihanna last year, a judge has heard.


Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi has been elected president of Egypt in the country's first free election, the election commission declared.

Mohamed Morsi is elected president of Egypt


A young baby recently survived a horrifying crash between a truck and an SUV.


Idol Records has signed Fort Worth-based band Calhoun and will release their new album Heavy Sugar on May 17.

Idol Records signs Fort Worth-based band Calhoun


Imation has released new 3.2TB magnetic tape, which is 1.6TB native capacity tape manufactured by using modernized metal particulates media and company's proprietary TeraAngstrom technology.

Imation released new 3.2TB magnetic tape


One of Britain's most controversial politicians, the Rev Ian Paisley, has announced he is to quit as Northern Ireland's First Minister following concerns within his party over his close relationship with Sinn Fein.


A junior high school student, identified as Alvin, 13, died after falling from a train at Bojonggede railroad station.


IBM announced the world's largest private cloud computing environment for business analytics, which will provide IBM sales teams and developers new levels of insight to better meet the needs of clients worldwide.

IBM (IBM) announced world's largest private cloud computing environment for business analytics


A fiery car crash in Burlington, Friday night, knocked out power in the immediate area around the crash.


Two sisters in Western Oregon saved their father from an overturned tractor.

Sisters save father from overturned tractor


Mr. Miller, whose intimate images from the front lines of war, the frontier of Chicago's South Side and the most personal moments of his own family life captured a world in transition in the middle of the 20th century, died on Wednesday at his home in Orinda, Calif. He was 94.

Wayne Miller, magnum photographer, dies at 94


Regis Corporation announced today that it is mailing a letter to shareholders in connection with the Company's 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on October 27, 2011.

Regis Corporation mails letter to shareholders


The Office of Fair Trading are set to investigate the huge numbers of rip off credit card fees that are cropping up after a Which?

Office of Fair Trading to investigate credit card fees


PTI Jan 23, 2013, 09.51PM IST England captain Alastair Cook on Wednesday gave credit to Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina for the five-wicket win of the home side in the fourth one-dayer, saying the 68-run fourth wicket partnership between the two took the game away from his team.

Alastair Cook gives credit to Indian batsmen


Jordan and Saudi Arabia urged an 'immediate halt' to Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, and warned that the continuation of such polices would 'derail' peace negotiations with the Palestinians.

Jordan, Saudi Arabia urge ``''immediate halt``'' to Israeli attacks


Two foreign UN contractors were killed and another 15 wounded when a rocket slammed into Baghdad's heavily guarded Green Zone yesterday, according to the United Nations.


The key to getting a child to open up is to say very little.


A study sponsored by a coalition of major American Muslim and academic organizations shows ethnically diverse, community-minded mosques have spread across the US in the last ten years with little radical Islamist influence.

Study shows mosques spreading across US, little Islamist influence


He confirmed that Russia had met the Friday deadline to withdraw hundreds of troops from strips of land in Georgia outside the separatist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.


Village residents will head to the polls Tuesday for village elections.


A Salisbury man charged in the murder of his 87-year-old grandmother was found competent to stand trial during a court hearing Tuesday morning.

Man charged with murder found competent to stand trial


What goes into the making of a credit score and how to manage your credit score to derive maximum benefit for accessing credit and developing vital reputational collateral?

What goes into the making of a credit score?


Israel has returned the bodies of 91 Palestinian militants to the West Bank and Gaza, some of them killed more than four decades ago.

Israel returns bodies of 91 palestinians


Nearly 3-month-old girls believed to be the first known American Indian conjoined twins were separated Monday during a three-hour surgery.

American Indian conjoined twins separated


Forces' sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn has appealed for help in tracing a brooch which she lost during the Remembrance Day service at the Royal Albert Hall.

Dame Vera Lynn appeals for brooch lost at Royal Albert Hall


Rory McIlroy conceded defeat in his attempt to top the European Tour money list ahead of Luke Donald.


Chelsea have announced they are not renewing the contract of assistant manager Ray Wilkins and that he is to leave the club with immediate effect.

Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins to leave club with immediate effect


The documents show that DJ AM died without a will, and his mother is listed as his sole heir.


JOHN McCain won the New Hampshire Republican primary yesterday night, completing a remarkable comeback and climbing back into contention for the US presidential nomination.


Human capital consulting services company Right Management has opened a new office in Kanata and relocated its downtown Ottawa office.

Right Management opens new Kanata office


A former football star was arrested after a police chase that injured an officer.

Ex-football star arrested after police chase


NASCAR has ``called a mandatory meeting for all Sprint Cup drivers and team owners for Tuesday morning'' at its Research and Development Center in Concord, North Carolina, according to David Newton of ESPN.com.

NASCAR calls mandatory meeting for Sprint Cup drivers, owners


ArmA II, from the same developers, looks set to do an incredible job.


How can I create a Facebook group for just select people without others seeing the content?


A central Ohio woman accused of spraying sheriff's deputies with breast milk is facing charges including disorderly conduct.

Ohio woman accused of spraying deputies with breast milk


World champion John Higgins opened up his PartyCasino.com Premier League Snooker campaign with a 4-2 win over Shaun Murphy.


A mid-tier firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide is expanding its portfolio into the workplace relations area.

Mid-tier firm expands into workplace relations areas


A soldier who lost all four limbs in an Iraq roadside bombing says he looks forward to driving and swimming with his new arms.

Soldier looks forward to driving with new arms


Within days of wanting to copyright his voice angry with a gutka company copying his voice for its advertisement, the Big B has threatened to initiate legal action against Bharti Airtel for offering its consumers a chance to talk to the superstar for a fee, without his consent.

Big B threatens action against Bharti Airtel


A Portage County judge on Tuesday found probable cause that the five Stevens Point residents accused in the late January robbery of a 19-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man at La Quinta Hotel, 4917 Main St., were guilty of felonies.


Conservative media publisher and activist Andrew Breitbart has died at the age of 43.

Conservative activist Andrew Breitbart dies


They say still waters run deep, but I say deep water is for running.


Malaysia is capable of handling disasters, managing terrorist incidents and offering emergency responses to other affected countries, a diplomat here said.

Malaysia capable of handling disaster, terrorist incidents - us diplomat


Michael Cuddyer was hit on the left foot by a line drive Friday in a rehab game at Triple-A Rochester.

Cuddyer hit with line drive in rehab game


North Korea said on Friday it would strike again at the South if a live-firing drill by Seoul on a disputed island went ahead, with an even stronger response than last month's shelling that killed four people, APA reports quoting ``Reuters''.

North Korea says to strike South if drill goes ahead


Apple on Monday released Battery Update 1.4, an update for all MacBook models designed to improve the ability of MacBook batteries to maintain a charge when shut down and not used for an extended period of time.

Apple releases battery update 1.4 for all MacBook models


Maintenance works on 32 government housing blocks have been completed in four localities, under two Housing Authority schemes in conjunction with local councils, Justice Minister Chris Said told a news conference.

Maintenance on 32 government blocks completed


Mumbai Indians edged out Pune Warriors by one run in a low-scoring Indian Premier League match here Thursday.

Mumbai Indians edge out Pune Warriors by one run


Air India has appointed a global real estate consultant to examine its properties in India and abroad to raise Rs. 5,000 crore over 10 years through monetisation of assets as part of its financial restructuring plan, Rajya Sabha was informed today.

Air India appoints global real estate consultant


The United States should put economics at the center of its foreign policy and position itself to lead in a world where ``security is shaped in boardrooms and on trading floors as well as on battlefields,'' US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said here Friday, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

US should put economics at center of foreign policy:


Veteran hedge fund manager Eric Hovde lost out on a US Senate seat after placing second in the Republican Senate primary Tuesday night in his home state of Wisconsin.

Hf manager Hovde loses in Wisconsin Senate primary


Daniel Vettori and Doug Bracewell have saved the Black Caps blushes to beat Zimbabwe in their sole test in Bulawayo.

Vettori and Bracewell save the Black Caps blushes


Kris Versteeg has been traded from the Flyers to the Panthers for a second round pick in either 2012 or 2013 and San Jose's third round pick in 2012.

Kris Versteeg traded from Flyers to florida Panthers


Flanker Keegan Daniel will earn his 50th Super Rugby cap for the Sharks in the only change to the Durban team's starting line-up for Saturday's second round encounter against the Blues at Kings Park.


Square's time-traveling epic SNES RPG, Chrono Trigger, could be headed to the PlayStation Store in the near future.

Chrono Trigger could be headed to the PlayStation Store


Finance Minister Abdul Hafiz Sheikh has said state of national economy is showing positive indicators during the first month of Financial Year, 2011-12.

National economy showing positive indicators:


CKE Restaurants Inc., operator of the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's burger chains, said Monday that it adopted a ``poison pill'' plan to dissuade any hostile takeover attempts.


Syracuse Coach Greg Robinson was fired Sunday with the Orange nearing the end of a fourth straight dismal season under him.

Syracuse fires football coach Greg Robinson


Major telcos in the country, including Bharti Airtel and Tata have agreed to put in place systems to legally intercept BlackBerry services.

Telcos agree to legally intercept Blackberry services


Saxophonist Clarence Clemons, the ``Big Man'' of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, died on Saturday of complications from a stroke he suffered earlier this month.


Dean Windass was the hero as his hometown club Hull ended their 104-year wait for top flight football with a 1-0 victory over Bristol City in the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Dean Windass was the hero as his hometown club Hull ended their...


Basketball Wives LA star Gloria Govan is involved in yet another love triangle.

Gloria Govan involved in another love triangle?


Swans opt for siblings in rookie draft Updated: 20:12, Tuesday December 11, 2012 Sydney AFL coach John Longmire has praised the smarts and speed of rookie draftee Brandon Jack, the latest member of the famous footballing family to join the Swans.


AP Wed Apr 3, 2013 3:49 PM Oscar-winning screenwriter and award-winning novelist Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has died.

Oscar winner, author Ruth Prawer Jhabvala dies


Danny Granger scored 24 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-89 on Tuesday night.

Granger scores 24 as Indiana Pacers beat Cleveland Cavaliers 100-89


Former New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury cleared waivers, moving one step closer to signing with a new team.


DLR services will be suspended between Canning Town and Westferry this weekend to extend platforms and enable three-carriage trains to be introduced from next year.


The Electoral Commission has deregistered 11 inactive political parties in Uganda.

Electoral commission deregisters 11 political parties


ANAHEIM, Calif. The Anaheim Ducks once again will be without All-Star goalie Jonas Hiller, who reported to the team Tuesday a recurrence of the lightheadedness that kept him out earlier this month.


A US journalist has been arrested in Iran, her father said Sunday.

US journalist arrested in Iran, family says


Syria is ready for talks with the armed opposition groups to restore peace in the country, Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said on Monday, in the clearest offer yet of negotiations with foreign-backed rebels fighting against the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

Syria ready to talk with armed opposition:


Hot on the heels of Blur and The Specials, Stone Roses are the latest act to announce that they will be reuniting for a tour this summer.


The Heyman Hustle is reporting that current UFC and former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar has been hospitalized and is apparently ``very, very sick.''

Brock Lesnar hospitalized, is ``very sick''


THREE female international aid workers and their Afghan colleague were killed today when gunmen opened fire on their car in Logar province near Kabul, a provincial police chief said.


Just two days shy of the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, entertainer Jamie Foxx brought some music and laughter to New Orleans with his ``Blame It'' tour.


Akzo Nobel NV, the world's largest maker of coatings, climbed in Amsterdam trading after higher paint prices and a purge on costs by Chief Executive Officer Hans Wijers helped second-quarter profit beat estimates.

Akzo Nobel climbs as purge on costs helps profit beat estimates


Discount supermarket chain Aldi is to launch a travel website which it claims will 'turn the online travel industry on its head'.


Weekly US oil reserves have risen more than expected at 368.4 million barrels as announced by the Energy Department.


The Pittsburgh Penguins and GM Ray Shero announced today that they have recalled defenseman Joseph Morrow from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton -- according to the team's website.


Former Spice girl Victoria Beckham has been offered an astounding figure of 25 million pounds.......

Victoria Beckham has been offered 25 million pounds.


Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation on Tuesday said it is poised to replenish the national strategic fuel stock as it distributed about 334.6 million litres of fuel in 10,142 trucks nationwide in the past one week.

NNPC to replenish national strategic stock


President Obama is expected to meet with BP CEO Tony Hayward next week, ABC reported Thursday.

Obama may meet with BP CEO Tony Hayward next week


Local contract notebook maker Pegatron Corp posted record sales last month, boosted by double-digit growth in shipments of communications and consumer electronics products.


Three Australian soldiers have been killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, Defence Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston says.

Aussie soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan


Three Southern Mississippi football players were shot at a bar in Hattiesburg, Miss., early Sunday morning, according to a television report.

Three Southern Miss football players shot


The Marine Corps has changed its re-enlistment procedures in an attempt to improve the quality of its ranks, according to orders approved by the commandant in May.

Marine Corps changes re-enlistment procedures


Drugs, cash and several thousand pounds worth of potentially stolen trainers have been seized in a Croydon raid.

Drugs, cash and trainers seized in Croydon raid


JAKARTA, Indonesia Two powerful earthquakes hit waters off eastern Indonesia in rapid succession Thursday, prompting officials to briefly trigger a tsunami warning.

Two powerful earthquakes hit eastern Indonesia


A man who police say had plans to kill his wife, his son and then himself because of financial problems was arrested after allegedly slitting his wife's throat.

Man arrested after slitting wife's throat


Manna will kick off its annual Thanksgiving for All holiday food and fundraising drive on Sat., Oct. 27.

Manna kicks off annual Thanksgiving food drive


Britain said on Friday it would release a 16 million pound aid package to Rwanda, the first since support was withheld in November, but would bypass the government and channel funds through aid agencies instead.


The bail hearing for a young Pakistani Christian girl accused of blasphemy was adjourned until Sept 7, DawnNews reported.

Bail hearing of girl accused of blasphemy adjourned


Edoardo Molinari is planning to have surgery on his injured left wrist later this year.


A decision by Canada's top court yesterday opens the door to greater freedom of expression in Canada without fear of legal action.

Decision opens door to greater freedom of expression without fear of legal action


Frank Turner has created his own signature beer called Believe.


The inhabitants of Begu Administrative area have expressed satisfaction with water supply, which attained the desired level following the endeavors made to enrich water resources in the area, including the construction of ponds along Tinqulahas Escarpment.

Inhabitants of Begu Administrative area express satisfaction with water supply


A classic car will be returned to the rightful owner thanks to the Summerville Police Department.


A Hilham woman was killed in a traffic crash in Clay County on Friday afternoon, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.


The TSX Venture Exchange closed Wednesday at 1,542.77, up 31.64 points.

Tsxv closed at 1,542.77, up 31.64 points


UP TO 250 jobs will be created when US discount retailer Costco opens its first Australian warehouse at Docklands next year.

250 jobs created when Costco opens in Docklands


07/31/10 12:09 pm Keith Richman, who fought for pension reform during three terms in the California Assembly, has died.


The Knoxville Ice Bears erupted for four goals in eight minutes to turn a 2-0 deficit into a 5-2 road win over Fayetteville.

The Knoxville Ice Bears erupted for four goals in eight minutes to turn a 2-0 ...


On the special directives of City Police Officer Azhar Hameed Khokar, Rawalpindi police recovered a huge quantity of drugs from different localities here on Friday.


State government is on track to end its budget year on June 30 with a $197.5 million deficit, and that shortfall will promptly be wiped out with a legislature-approved budgetary maneuver, state Comptroller Kevin Lembo announced today.

State on track to end budget year with $197.5 million deficit


Poker, Harleys, and helping kids, what better way can you plan to spend the end of your weekend?


A Kayenta man was sentenced Monday to more than five years in a federal prison for assaulting a police officer on the Navajo Nation.

Kayenta man sentenced for assault on officer


A Topekan already facing federal tax charges now has an attempt to flee charge to his name.


Hot on the heels of its mobile gaming service with HMV, Orange has announced it will launch a number of iPhone games in April.


The Columbus Blue Jackets activated forward Jason Chimera off injured reserve Tuesday after he missed 16 games with a groin injury.

Columbus Blue Jackets activate left-winger Jason Chimera off injured reserve


Three new trains of the South Eastern Railways were flagged off today by the Minister of state for Railways Adhir Chowdhury.


Dragon Oil has successfully completed and tested the Dzheitune C/173 development well in the Caspian Sea, offshore Turkmenistan.

Dragon oil completes another development well offshore Turkmenistan


In their first sit down interview, with US talk show host Barbara Walters, the couple told why they wanted to have a child and how they kept the baby a huge secret until after the birth which changed their lives.


Indeed, the situation in Kosovo is a special case and does not serve as a precedent for other regions, including the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions of Georgia.

Situation in Kosovo is special case and does not serve as precedent for other regions


Kenya Airways has found itself in trouble as workers plans to strike from Wednesday.

Kenya Airways in trouble as workers plans strike


Pakistan State Oil has started supply of furnace oil to Karachi Electric Supply Company on discounted rates.

Pso starts supply of oil on discounted rates:


Sean Combs aka P. Diddy is so desperate to be the next James Bond that he spent $500,000 on making an audition tape.

P. Diddy desperate to be the next James Bond


A student from a Northamptonshire school has died from meningitis while on a trip to Russia.


Amidst the growing ugly spat between Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor and Indian Premier League Chairman Lalit Modi, the Kochi team owners on Tuesday sought an apology from Modi for breach of privacy.

Kochi team owners seek apology from Modi


The South Korean economy grew at the slowest pace in more than three years in the first quarter as exports lost steam and construction investment dipped, the central bank said Friday.

South Korean economy grows at slower pace


Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., raised $5 million during the second quarter of 2012, an very impressive total, but one that falls short of the massive $8.6 million haul Democratic nominee Elizabeth Warren brought in during the same period.


By the end of the month, the Salem minimum security prison will be shut down.


With Friday's first-quarter interim figures, Vodafone, the world's largest mobile phone operator, reported a return to organic service revenue growth -- ok, it's only 1.1%, but it's the right direction, and it confirms the market's expectations.


Major funding cuts at the state level could force school districts to explore sharing services as a way to save money, according to Lisbon School Superintendent Don Thompson.

Cuts could force schools to share services


The House has passed a $649 billion defense spending bill that boosts the Pentagon budget by $17 billion.

House passes $649 billion defense spending bill


Hip-hop pioneers De La Soul are headed to Nashville for an August 5 show at the Cannery Ballroom, venue folks announced today.


People Magazine announced on Thursday that Sheree Whitfield has decided to leave the ``Real Housewives of Atlanta'' series.

Sheree Whitfield to leave ``Real Housewives of Atlanta''


Housing approvals rose in July after adjusting for seasonal effects.


A school board meeting was held this afternoon to approve a resolution to ask the state for reimbursement for extra transportation costs for the district.

School board meeting held to approve resolution


Generac Holdings Inc. announced today an underwritten secondary offering of 9,000,000 shares of its common stock by funds affiliated with CCMP Capital pursuant to the Company's shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Generac Holdings Inc. announces secondary offering by funds affiliated with CCMP Capital


The government on Sunday decided to lift the ban on cotton exports following wide-spread opposition to the move.

Government to lift ban on cotton exports


AEGON Scottish Equitable has extended its trust range with the launch of the Bare Discounted Gift Trust.

AEGON Scottish Equitable extends trust range


Lionsgate has announced that its highly-anticipated adaptation of The Hunger Games has added newcomers Dayo Okeniyi and Amandla Stenberg to the cast.

The Hunger Games adds Dayo Okeniyi and Amandla Stenberg


Joe Schmidt has stated that he is 'unlikely' to become the new Ireland head coach due to his current Leinster commitments.

Schmidt 'unlikely' to become Ireland coach


US comedian Jay Leno was sued for a religious joke that he made during a recent skit, says the Daily Mail.


MDMK general secretary Vaiko was arrested along with about 100 party workers near Amaravathy check-post, 90 km from here, when they were proceeding to Kerala today to check whether that state government was constructing a dam across Pamba river which also caters to thousands of acres for irrigation in Tamil Nadu.


Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Saturday denied on NDTV allegations of murky financial dealings and conflict of interest.

Gadkari denies allegations of murky dealings


MONTREAL Montreal Canadiens defenseman Patrice Brisebois retired Thursday, ending his 18-year NHL career with plans to drive on NASCAR's Canadian series.


Roaches, rodent feces, and worms have been found in Collier County schools, according to reports from the county health department.

Roaches, feces, worms found in Collier schools


But councillors actually passed the operating budget package with very little debate -- in less than three hours.

Councillors pass budget with little debate


THANET families picked up essential tips on how to stay safe at the seaside throughout the summer at the Thanet Sea Safe event in Ramsgate's Royal Harbour.

Thanet families pick up tips on how to stay Safe at the seaside


The British public overwhelmingly expects violent crime to get worse over the next year and has little faith in politicians to halt it, according to a new poll.

Public expects violent crime to get worse


In the penultimate round of the Sao Paulo state championship, home team Palmeiras defeated last place Gremio Prudente 2-0 on Saturday.


Saudi Arabia today said it will welcome all pilgrims to the country to perform Haj even though it has issued an advisory requesting elderly citizens and children to postpone their pilgrimage in the wake of a swine flu alert.

Saudi Arabia to welcome all pilgrims to perform Haj


Northern Rock is set to offer 90% mortgages, just three years after it was bailed out by the taxpayer.


China launches manned space mission Updated: 08:42, Tuesday March 5, 2013 China will send three astronauts to its orbiting space station this northern summer in a mission that's part of preparations to establish an even larger permanent presence above Earth.


Susan Boyle feels like she was just ``learning her trade'' when she recorded her first two albums.


Rookie lawmaker Douglas Bruce kicked a Rocky photographer in the knee during the ceremonial prayer in the House chamber this morning.


Indonesia to ban female MP miniskirts Updated: 05:51, Wednesday March 7, 2012 Women's groups have expressed outrage after Indonesia's parliament said it would draft rules banning female politicians from wearing 'provocative' clothing such as miniskirts to work and claimed such dress invited rape.


Most Britons want to see immigration reduced but want the Government to focus on cutting the number of illegal immigrants and asylum seekers instead of foreign students and skilled workers, a survey has showed.


The Dutch motorsport federation said today it would vote for Max Mosley to stand down as head of motor sport's governing body as a result of his involvement in a sex scandal.


Russia on Monday successfully launched three astronauts for the International Space Station, boosting morale after accidents raised doubt about the reliability of its space programme.

Russia on Monday successfully launched three astronauts for the International space station,...


Madonna held a dance audition for her upcoming tour at Meatpacking District hot spot SL in New York, it has emerged.

Madonna holds dance auditions for upcoming tour


A blind Chinese activist, who was freed from jail last year but remains under strict house arrest, was reportedly beaten senseless after releasing a video that documented his plight.

Blind Chinese activist 'beaten senseless'


Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced that it will be expanding its network into Iraq.


APThursday, October 01, 2009 Disabled people are 1.5 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than nondisabled people, according to a government study.

Disabled people more likely to be victims of crime


Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush will officially open a new occupational medicine clinic in Westchester, Ill., on Sept. 4.

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush to open occupational medicine clinic


US stocks opened in green, following cheerful US economic news, where US Retail sales rose during March for the ninth consecutive month, noting retail sales account for more than half of consumer spending, in addition JPMorgan Chase & Co led the incline in US stocks after announcing its financial results for the first quarter which topped expectations.


Progress Software Corporation and IONA Technologies plc, an established supplier of software integration technology, have signed a definitive agreement under which Progress Software has agreed to acquire IONA for $4.05 per share in cash.

Progress Software to acquire IONA Technologies


The Texas Municipal Retirement System has reappointed State Street as its custodian but has unbundled securities lending from the mandate, appointing Deutsche Bank as its securities lending agent.

Texas Municipal Retirement System unbundles, appointing Deutsche Bank as securities lending agent


State Bank of India today said it plans to retain a portion of the retail over-subscription to its tax-saving bonds issue, which will take the total amount raised through the mega issue up to Rs 5,500 crore.

SBI may retain retail over-subscription under bond issue


More than 250 volunteers pitched in and braved heat into the 90's to help Berwyn build a brand new playground at Cuyler Park on the northeast corner of Cuyler Avenue and 19th Street.


A CRANE worth tens of thousands of pounds has been stolen from the back of a lorry in St Neots.

Crane stolen from back of lorry in St Neots


Two FBI special agents were killed last Friday during a training exercise off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Two FBI Special agents killed in training exercise


Jared Sullinger scored 24 points and William Buford hit a critical 3-pointer down the stretch, helping No. 3 Ohio State beat No. 19 Wisconsin 58-52 on Saturday.

No 3 Ohio State beats no 19 Wisconsin 58-52


A Canadian soldier has been killed and seven others have been wounded in southern Afghanistan after their vehicle struck an explosive device.


A scouting report says Penn State has released AJ Price of his scholarship.

Penn State releases wide receiver AJ Price


Charlie Crist on Wednesday told reporters that he regrets signing an anti-gay marriage petition in 2006.

Charlie Crist regrets signing anti-gay marriage petition


South African President Jacob Zuma is set to marry his fifth wife in a traditional ceremony at his rural village in the province of Kwa Zulu-Natal, the presidency said in a statement on Sunday.


A fighter, who always fought for the needy and disadvantaged, is how a former councillor was remembered last week.


Oil prices edged above $79 a barrel Wednesday as the nation's crude supply fell for the fourth week in a row.

Oil prices up as supply falls for fourth week


Chicago White Sox right-hander Philip Humber threw a perfect game in a 4-0 win against the Seattle Mariners Saturday.

White Sox right-hander Philip Humber throws perfect game


Ross Rebagliati hopes to cash in on the controversy that briefly cost him his Olympic gold medal for snowboarding, when he opens a cafe and medical marijuana dispensary in Whistler.

Olympic gold medallist Ross Rebagliati to open medical marijuana dispensary


Unfortunately for the fan, Madge loathes hydrangeas.


Z-list celeb Kimberly is mostly famous for shagging the likes of Calum Best, while Oscar-winning-actor Benicio is, well, an Oscar-winning actor, but now they're having a baby and it's just mind-boggling!

Kimberly Stewart & Benicio Del Toro are having a baby...


England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson says he has never been happier playing rugby and that the challenge of the French Top 14 has totally reinvigorated him.

Wilkinson has never been happier playing rugby


A piece of treasured local folklore was destroyed recently when it was discovered last week that somebody had taken a chainsaw to the 'fairy tree' at Mahon Falls in the Comeragh Mountains.


The FBI says 56 law enforcement officers were slain in the line of duty last year, 72 officers died in accidents and 53,469 officers were assaulted in the line of duty.

56 law enforcement officers slain last year


Two men armed with both a gun and knife robbed a man early Friday in the parking lot of an Arcadia hotel.


It's worth asking what an alleged meritocracy would look like, and what social mobility might exist there.


Health Secretary Alan Johnson says 25 cases of possible swine flu have been reported in the UK, of which 3 are undergoing further investigation..

25 cases of possible swine flu reported in UK


Kate Perry recently said that she wants a career like Madonna's.

Katy Perry wants a career like Madonna's


Evangelist Oral Roberts, who rose from tent revivals to found a multimillion-dollar organisation and a university, died today aged 91.


Tim Kaine effectively clenched the Democratic 2012 US Senate nomination by being the lone Democrat to submit qualifying petitions.

Tim Kaine clenches Democratic Senate nomination


China has been improving its criminal justice system to promote human rights protection and the rule of law, says a white paper issued on Thursday by the Chinese government.

China improves Criminal justice system to promote human rights protection, rule of Law: white paper


GSTAAD, Switzerland Roman Polanski began his house arrest on $4.5 million bail Friday, rolling into the luxury resort of Gstaad in a police convoy to a warm welcome from his wife and children at his Alpine chalet.


A truce between the Zionist regime and the Hamas came into force in the Gaza Strip at dawn on Thursday while a Palestinian militant was killed by Israeli air raids just one hour before the ceasefire took effect.


Scientists from the Institut Catala de Paleontologia in Barcelona have reported the discovery of a new genus of hominoid primate.

Scientists report discovery of new genus of hominoid primate


In a move aimed at strengthening its hold over online retail and diversifying its interests to increase customer base, RetailsDirect.com has launched Travel section.

RetailsDirect.com launches travel section


Terence Newman returned to practice Thursday.


The introduction of larger classrooms with smaller class sizes is being recommended for primary schools.

Larger classrooms with smaller class sizes being recommended


Eurocopter completed its US tour of the X 3 high-speed hybrid helicopter at the Pentagon, where the aircraft landed and was on static display.

Eurocopter x3 completes US tour at Pentagon


When people come to us in Hull and the East Riding we can offer them a range of services and products.

'We offer a range of services and products'


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez celebrated his 57th birthday Thursday vowing to survive cancer and proposing to host a summit of Latin American leaders in December.


New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has died after suffering a massive heart attack while at his Florida home, according to multiple news reports on Tuesday.

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies after massive heart attack


Ghana international Samuel Inkoom has joined Ukrainian club Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk on a four-year deal from Swiss champion Basel.

Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom joins Ukrainian club Dnipro from Swiss champion Basel


Two shop owners were robbed in separate incidents at Balajinagar in Dhankawdi and Parvati Darshan on Monday.


Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that Ian Bell knew he had ``messed up'' during his controversial run out in the second Test against India but gave the impression of not really knowing what all the fuss was about to get a reprieve from the visiting side.


Special Olympics Wisconsin kicked off its 40th Summer Games on Thursday by honoring and remembering those who built the event into what it is today.

Special Olympics kicks off 40th Summer games


There's a thrilling match in the World Cup today, so you need to make sure you check out Spain vs Germany streaming online free if you want to see who qualifies for the final on Sunday!


Former Julius Bär banker Rudolf Elmer will stay in jail through the weekend, following his arrest Wednesday in connection to stolen bank data handed to WikiLeaks.


The Murphy campaign sends over a HuffPo op-ed Patrick Murphy wrote opposing the pending mortgage settlement back in December.

Patrick Murphy opposes mortgage settlement


A water main break in Hendersonville that has impacted traffic around New Shackle Island and Commerce roads in Hendersonville should be repaired early this afternoon.

Water main break in Hendersonville should be repaired by early afternoon


Five persons, including three women, were injured today when members of two communities clashed over entry into a temple near Basna village in the district.

Five injured as two community clash over entry into temple


Iranian international Andranik Teymourian has confessed he is ready to leave English Premier League club Fulham.

Andranik Teymourian ready to leave Fulham


German stocks rallied the most in almost 11 months as earnings from France's PSA Peugeot Citroen boosted investor optimism in the outlook for carmakers and chemical and technology companies rose.


The American hit animated character movie Kung Fu Panda sold out for Fathers Day 2008.


SEAIR recently announced that it will fly from Clark to Kota Kinabalu starting May 1, 2012.

SEAIR will fly from Clark to Kota Kinabalu


Mwana Africa Plc, formerly African Gold Plc, said full-year pretax loss widened nearly eight-fold on impairment charges, as weak commodity prices led the mining firm to scale back and cease certain exploration activities, driving its shares down as much as 38 percent.


During a recent interview with Redbook Magazine Ashlee Simpson said she doesn't envy her big sister Jessica Simpson one little bit.


A day after the second phase of Bihar Assembly polls, Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Monday said that his party has nothing in common with alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party.


Vehicle installation service provider TG21 Plc. said its overall trading for the year to date is in line with market expectations.

TG21 says overall trading in line with market expectations


Welsh singer Tom Jones has revealed he was once considered for the role of James Bond.


The FDA cleared Apollo Endosurgery's SuMO endoscopic tissue access and resection system, which allows surgeons to remove large, flat precancerous gastrointestinal lesions and polyps during endoscopy procedures without leaving scars, according to a news release.

FDA clears Apollo Endosurgery's SuMO endoscopic tissue access and resection system


Tokyo stocks opened almost flat on Tuesday with a strong yen offsetting expectations for a US economic recovery.


Exterior work on the Blackhawk Hotel has begun in earnest, with crews cutting and grinding brick in preparation for masonry repair and tuckpointing on the nearly century-old landmark.

Exterior work on Blackhawk hotel has begun


Two Yemeni online newspapers and the Dubai-based online Al Arabiya News Channel reported yesterday that Al Qaida on the Arabian Peninsula is relocating to Somalia.

Al Qaida on the Arabian Peninsula relocates to Somalia?


Air Canada will face large losses during the next two years despite its new customer-friendly strategy, an airline analyst said yesterday.


Maine's medical marijuana caregivers held their first trade show and festival in the state.

Medical marijuana caregivers hold first trade show


HSBC downgraded Indian stocks to ``underweight'' from ``neutral'', saying the debt crisis in Europe would be a drag on global equities.

HSBC downgrades Indian stocks to 'underweight' from 'neutral'


'Made in Chelsea' star Jamie Laing wants a ``fleet of kids''.


Science Applications International Corporation announced today it was awarded a prime contract by the United States Air Force to provide design and engineering services in support of the Air Force Materiel Command, and other agencies within the Department of Defense.

SAIC awarded contract by United States Air Force


Midway Games Inc., owner of the Mortal Kombat video game franchise, will close its Chicago headquarters and fire all 60 of its remaining employees at the corporate office by early September, according to an SEC filing.

Midway Games closing Chicago headquarters


``This side of Turkey: decoding Turkey'' book by expert of Turkish studies Artak Shakaryan presents the principles of Turkish foreign policy.


Toyota Motor Corp. resumed car production at all of its plants in Japan today for the first time since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami but said the factories will run at half capacity due to parts shortages.

Toyota resumes production at all plants in Japan


Robert Pritzker, a billionaire industrialist and one of three brothers who built the Pritzker family's business empire, died Thursday in Chicago after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.


Indian golfer SSP Chowrasia ended his three-year-old title drought winning the co-sanctioned Avantha Masters in the most dramatic fashion after closest rival Robert Coles of England bogeyed his closing hole here on Sunday.


The Securities and Exchange Commission has disclosed that it is investigating Residential Capital, the home lending arm of Ally Financial, for potential instances of mortgage fraud.

SEC investigates Residential Capital for potential mortgage fraud


Yahoo has launched a web browser for iPhones, iPads and desktop PCs. Axis aims to improve how people search and browse the web, and according to Yahoo, offers a search experience that allows users to enter their search and see and interact with visual results, without leaving the page they are on.


SIOUX FALLS, SD A 35-year-old Sioux Falls man who worked for a company that contracted with the US Postal Service has pleaded guilty to stealing mail.

Sioux Falls man pleads guilty to stealing mail


For the second time in three years, Avon will have to redistrict its elementary schools to accommodate River Birch Elementary, which will open in the fall of 2010.


The Coast Guard says it rescued a Mississippi man who was bitten by a shark while fishing Saturday near Breton Island off the Louisiana coast.


Digital TV providers Virgin Media and Sky have raised concerns over the proposed Project Canvas platform.

Virgin Media and Sky raise concerns over Project Canvas


Aidan O'Brien bids for a remarkable Group One treble in the space of just over an hour in Britain and Ireland tomorrow.


Fair distribution of wealth between the haves and have-nots is key to reducing potential social conflicts in the future, according to finance minister Barshaman Pun.

Distribution of wealth to reduce social conflicts


'We firmly are of the view that Iran has every right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and in a manner that is consistent with its international obligations and commitments,' External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in an exclusive interview with Iran's official news agency IRNA ahead of his departure to Tehran Friday.

Iran has every right to develop nuclear energy:


There is no question the US monetary system is in serious trouble and the situation continues to deteriorate.

The US monetary system is in serious trouble:


Olympic gymnastics champion Paul Hamm has pleaded not guilty to assault and two other misdemeanor charges in Ohio.

Gymnast Paul Hamm pleads not guilty to assault


Police finally make an arrest for a bank robbery in Cambria County it was his wife who helped out investigators.


Foodstuffs, media, real estate, publishing and printing enterprise AS Kalev earned a profit of 2.6 million kroons in the third quarter of the financial year 2007/2008.

Kalev earned a profit of 2.6 million kroons in the third quarter of 2007/2008


British model and actress Elizabeth Hurley likes to do business even when she's in bed with her husband Arun Nayar.


The woman responsible for creating the second largest art and design college in Europe has been honoured with a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours list.

Woman responsible for second largest art and design college honoured with CBE


After more than one year of anticipation, desires and dreams, HiCan is now shipping.


Taiwan sees baby boom in year of dragon Updated: 20:40, Tuesday January 15, 2013 The number of births in Taiwan reached a 10-year high in 2012, buoyed by the Chinese zodiac's year of the dragon that is considered an auspicious year to have a child.


India's leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki will restart production at its Manesar plant early next week, Reuters reported quoting the Nikkei business daily.

Maruti to restart production in Manesar plant next week:


Lindsay Lohan has rejected her plea bargain for her June 2012 car crash court case because she refuses to accept the conditions of spending 60 days in a residential rehab facility.


Green car startup VIA Motors will unveil three new plug-in hybrid vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

VIA Motors to unveil three plug-in hybrids at Detroit Auto Show


Three former Olympus executives pleaded guilty on Tuesday to filing false financial reports in connection with a $1.7bn accounting fraud at the Japanese camera company.


Recent reports that there may be an option in the next census on a specific Scottish or British identity raises the question, what is British?


Quarry Integrated Communications celebrates a milestone this year few regional marketing firms ever reach -- 35 years of building clients' business.

Quarry Integrated Communications celebrates 35 years of building clients'' business


Vin Diesel has shared his forthcoming 'Riddick' sequel set photos from the Montreal.

Vin Diesel ``Riddick'' sequel set photos


NSCore, Inc., a leading provider of non-volatile memory intellectual property, has announced that the cumulative shipment equipped with its PermSRAM® non-volatile memory IP has exceeded the 55 million pieces threshold.

Shipment of PermSRAM memory IP exceeds 55 million pieces threshold


Abercrombie & Fitch, the preppie retailer known for its suggestive ads and stores with pulsating soundtracks, will close 110 of those stores over the next 18 months.


UFC middleweight Chris Leben was suspended one year after failing a drug test for the prescription painkillers oxymorphine and oxycodone.

Chris Leben suspended one year after failed drug test


Mid-fielder Joe Cole was sent off on his Premier League debut for Liverpool after a reckless challenge on Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny in the first half injury time in their opening match of the season at Anfield on Sunday.

Joe Cole sent off on debut for Liverpool


Iguodala will wear a pair of protective glasses when he takes the court for Wednesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors at the Wells Fargo Center because he suffered an eye contusion when he was poked in the eye during Tuesday's game in Miami.

Iguodala plays wearing protective glasses


``Saturday Night Live'' alum Jimmy Fallon, who grew up in Saugerties and will take over ``Late NIght'' from Conan O'Brien in March, will return to Bananas in Poughkeepsie tonight to launch a two-night, four-show run at the comedy club where his career started.

Jimmy Fallon returns to Bananas in Poughkeepsie tonight


Angelina Jolie has been crowned the decade's ultimate beauty queen, pipping Jennifer Aniston to the top spot.

Angelina Jolie crowned decade`s ultimate beauty queen


US President Barack Obama warned Wednesday there was no ``shortcut'' to peace as the Palestinians appeared to hear pleas to ease tensions over their bid for full UN state membership.

Obama warns there is no ``shortcut'' to peace


The US Geological Survey says a reported earthquake in the LaGrange Park area that registered a magnitude of 2.7 on the Richter scale Tuesday afternoon may be related to mining activity in the area.

'Earthquake' may be related to mining activity


A Blackwood couple who made their neighbours' lives a misery have each been handed a five year ASBO.

Blackwood couple each handed a five year ASBO


Former Head of the International Monetary Fund Dominique Strauss-Kahn has arrived back in France.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn arrives back in France


CARBON dioxide was the big driver that ended the last Ice Age, say scientists in a study that undermines a key argument by global-warming sceptics.


Electronic Arts pays Wayne Rooney £200,000 a year in sponsorship money, according to the footballer's legal records.


Inclusive technologies and global ideas will be key drivers for icreate, said NR Narayana Murthy, chairman emeritus, Infosys, after attending the first ever advisory board meeting of Gujarat Government's global incubation centre on Saturday.

Inclusive technologies,global ideas will be key drivers for icreate


Defence Minister Stephen Smith says the Dutch defence force will review claims that its personnel refused to help Australian special forces soldiers ambushed by the Taliban in Afghanistan.


Kuwait Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah said yesterday that current oil prices of $75 to $85 a barrel do not hamper the global economic recovery.

Oil price not hampering global recovery:


Sergio Ramos said team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo is the world's best, after the Portuguese star scored a hat-trick in La Liga on Wednesday.


British home prices rose by 1.1 per cent in July from the level the previous month, but fell over 12 months, a survey from home-loans provider Halifax showed on Wednesday.

British home prices rise in July: survey


An employer can't escape paying for services to an injured worker solely because the help needed is provided by a spouse, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled.

Employers must pay for services for injured workers


A ninth swine flu victim has died in Scotland amid an increase in the number of people visiting their doctor with symptoms.


Mitt Romney said ``it doesn't have to be this way'' in response to the latest jobs report showing unemployment above eight percent, as he faulted President Obama for passing his health care law at the expense of the economy.

Romney: 'it doesn't have to be this way'


China aims to double the value of its e-commerce sales to 18 trillion Yuan, or 2.86 trillion dollars by the end of 2015, which would make it the leading market for global e-commerce.

China aims to double e-commerce sales to 18 trillion Yuan by 2015


Australian actress Holly Valance is so keen to bare all for Playboy that she has issued a come get me plea to Hugh Hefner.

Holly Valance keen to bare all for Playboy


A consultation on the possible closure of two city care homes started today after a short-lived deferral.

Consultation on closure of care homes starts


The Coast Guard suspended its search Sunday for two crewmembers in the deadly sinking of a fishing vessel that took on water in stormy seas last week near the Aleutian Islands.


Kolkata, Nov 12 A man held for killing a stray dog was Wednesday remanded to 10-day judicial custody by a city court.Buli Sen, a resident of Alipore area in south Kolkata, was found guilty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act for burning a stray dog alive Oct 23.


Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas was charged on Friday with felony gun possession after an incident last month in which he took a pistol into the NBA team's dressing room.


One robbery suspect was lynched and another arrested on Monday in the Biogbolo suburb of Yenagoa.

Robbery suspect lynched, another arrested in Yenagoa


Ohio says it's switching its lethal injection drug from a scarce anesthetic to one commonly used in surgery as a shortage of the drug normally used for executions has worsened.

Oh switching lethal injection drug because of shortage


Japan has freed 14 crew members of a Chinese ship after their vessel collided with two Japanese patrol boats near disputed southern islets, but still holds the captain in custody.

Japan frees 14 crew members of Chinese ship


Will Cain and John Avlon debate which presidential candidate will best fight for the interests of the middle class.

Which candidate will fight for middle class?


Gross mortgage lending increased by 7% in May, latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders show, however overall lending for property purchases remains subdued.


Alexandra Burke has finally premiered her new single 'Elephant,' which will act as the lead single from her upcoming second studio album.

Alexandra Burke premieres new single 'Elephant'


The latest benchmark study by Ponemon Institute, sponsored by ID Experts®, finds that data breaches of patient information cost healthcare organizations nearly $6 billion annually, and that many breaches go undetected.

Data breaches of patient information cost healthcare organizations $6 billion annually


We asked you to send us the top 10 reasons why you should be on the cover of SN&R--and you delivered!

Top 10 reasons why I should be on the cover of SN&R


Lieberman wrote on Wednesday that while he wants ``the state of Israel to remain a Zionist, Jewish and democratic state,'' he supported the ``creation of a viable Palestinian state.''


Advanced Bionics, a global leader in developing advanced cochlear implant systems, announced that it has notified the US Food & Drug Administration that it will voluntarily recall its HiRes 90K cochlear implant device and is retrieving all unimplanted devices in distribution.

Advanced Bionics recalls cochlear implant


Baseball blended its past and present Tuesday, starting with Yogi Berra leading a red-carpet parade through midtown Manhattan.


A paralegal who worked for the Boston law firm Denner Pellegrino and a postal inspector investigating a firm client have been charged with perjury and obstruction of justice for allegedly making false statements to the court about their relationship.

Paralegal charged with perjury and obstruction of justice


Former ``American Idol'' judge Kara DioGuardi has announced that she and her husband Mike McCuddy are expecting their first child in the next few weeks via surrogate.


Conservative commentator Glenn Beck is leaving CNN Headline News for Fox News Channel, where he will host a weekday show at 5 pm starting next spring.

Beck leaving CNN Headline News for Fox News


Health researchers say today is the most depressing day of the year.

It's the most depressing day of the year


Indonesian authorities have seized nearly 700 endangered pig-nosed turtles at the main airport serving Jakarta.

Indonesia seizes nearly 700 endangered turtles


``The $3,000 Nano developed and manufactured by India's Tata Motors has set new global standards for low-cost vehicles,'' the under


Jude Law and Sienna Miller reportedly had a ``blazing row'' while on a night out in London.


UN sanctions on North Korea must remain in place even if the communist nation comes back to international nuclear disarmament talks, South Korea's foreign minister said Thursday.

Sanctions on nkorea should remain in place:


Funeral plans are set for a Michigan State University student found dead in Indiana.


Russian mobile operator Megafon introduced a promotional offer of 1,000 SMS for corporate subscribers for sending bulk SMS.


Charges against Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew and his wife, which came after the pair were reported to have left a child in a vehicle in a car park just before Christmas, have been dropped.

Charges against Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew dropped


A 1.5-mile section of the riverfront trail will close Wednesday to accommodate reconstruction of nearby Interstate 29, Terry Hoffman, parks and recreation manager, announced Friday.

Section of riverfront trail to close Wednesday


Kal Penn, an Indian-American actor and recent appointee to a White House position, was robbed at gunpoint near Dupont Circle in central Washington DC, but otherwise left unharmed, according to reports.


By Paul Teed '' A coalition of councils opposed to Heathrow expansion said the Government's high speed rail plans ``lack ambition'' and will not provide passengers an alternative to short haul flights.


A man was found dead, with gunshot injuries over his face, at Dhangadhi VDC-5 in Siraha district on Friday morning.


Court hears murder accused rang ambulance for himself while his alleged victim lay dying.


US Rep. Tim Mahoney admitted on Friday to having multiple extra marital affairs since he was elected to Congress, but said he is determined to let the voters decide if he should be re-elected.


The German based automaker BMW might develop a powerful version of the Z4 under the Z4M name but the decision is not yet official because the manufacturer has to deal with the economic crisis first.


Sainsbury's has emerged the Christmas winner out of the big four grocers according to market research company Nielsen.

Sainsbury's emerges Christmas winner, according to Nielsen


The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at in June and said it would end its USD600 billion bond-buying program on June 30, it announced on Wednesday.

US federal Reserve keeps interest unchanged


Two big communications satellites collided in the first-ever crash of its kind in orbit over Siberia on Tuesday, shooting out a pair of massive debris clouds and posing a slight risk to the international space station.

Two communications satellites collide in orbit


Kenneth Starr received an enthusiastic -- but not unanimous -- welcome to Baylor University when he arrived at the Bill Daniel Student Center to be introduced to faculty, staff and students as the school's president-elect Feb. 16.

Starr receives enthusiastic -- but not unanimous --


Liverpool legend Ray Houghton has urged the club to agree a ground share with Everton so they can compete with the Premier League top dogs again.

Ray Houghton urges club to agree ground share with Everton


The World Economic Forum, known for its annual Davos meeting, on Monday said it would open its full-fledged office in India in the wake of the country's growing economic clout.


The 2013 Nissan Armada was recently launched in the United States, where the model is now available to its future customers from 40,710 USD.

2013 Nissan Armada was launched in the U.S.


The Foreign Office is urgently investigating reports that a British aid worker has been kidnapped in Somalia.


Defence Minister AK Antony on Sunday hoped for a better pay package for the armed forces, and said government would spare no efforts to modernise India's military.

Antony hopes for better pay package for armed forces


From MLB.com's Greg Johns comes word that the Mariners have signed left-hander Oliver Perez to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.

Mariners sign Oliver Perez to minor league contract


Canadian metal band Anvil is returning to Moncton this spring as part of its national tour in support of the group's upcoming album Juggernaut of Justice.


Manny Ramirez is expected back in the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout Saturday after he comes off the disabled list, Manager Joe Torre said Wednesday.

Manny Ramirez expected back with Dodgers on Saturday


EUR/USD as of Thursday morning, has reached its upside resistance target of 1.3100, as noted in Monday's EUR/USD analysis.


The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, based in Fort Lauderdale, has won it's first Pulitzer Prize.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel wins first Pulitzer Prize


Local governments will be given control of the location of brothels and the terms under which they can operate.

Local governments to be given control over brothels


Personal computer and printer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. spent nearly $2 million in 2007 to lobby on patent reform and copyright protection, data security and other issues.

Hewlett-Packard lobbied on patent reform


UMass is announcing its first two free and open online courses.


Romanians voted for new president Sunday, hoping to end a leadership crisis that threatens a euro1.5 billion IMF loan their country desperately needs to ease a painful recession.

Romanians vote for president amid crisis


Sesame Street puppeteer Jerry Nelson, best-known for playing the number-loving Count von Count has died of unknown causes, according to CBC Radio.

Sesame Street puppeteer Jerry Nelson dies


Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney says ``of course'' he would have ordered Osama bin Laden killed.

Romney says he would have ordered bin Laden killed


Compounds found in the leaves of cannabis plants can help reduce seizures in epilepsy that has caused misery to millions of people,say experts.The British government is growing these plants in huge industrial-sized greenhouses in the hope of producing a new treatment for epilepsy,the Daily Telegraph reported Sunday.Scientists have found three compounds in the leaves that can help reduce and control seizures in epilepsy,it said.Ben Whalley,lead researcher of the study at the University of Reading,said tests in animals had shown the compounds are effective at preventing seizures and have less side effects than existing epilepsy drugs.

Compounds in leaves of cannabis plants can help reduce seizures in epilepsy


Garbage is piling up in Northeast Ohio as an ongoing strike by Republic Services workers continues.


Lyon has reached the final of the French Cup by beating visiting third division club Gazelec of Ajaccio.


Phillies icon Robin Roberts, who was a key member of the 1950 Whiz Kids, died this morning at his Temple Terrace, Fla., home from natural causes, the Phillies said.


Clackamas County voters overwhelmingly renewed a five-year public safety levy that does not raise taxes.

Clackamas County voters overwhelmingly renew public safety levy


Carl C. Icahn, Chairman of the Board of the general partner of Icahn Enterprises LP /quotes/zigman/1508908/quotes/nls/iep IEP +1.29% , issued the following open letter this afternoon to the Board of Directors of Commercial Metals Company.

Carl C. Icahn issues open letter to Board of Directors of Commercial Metals Company


Sigourney Weaver, whose most famous role is in the 'Alien' movies, says she believes in extraterrestrials.

Sigourney Weaver believes in extraterrestrials