Andrew Surman has signed a new three-year contract with Norwich City, keeping him at Carrow Road until 2015.

Andrew Surman signs new contract with Norwich City


Google Inc. announced that it has acquired Quickoffice for an undisclosed amount.


TINY seahorse bred in captivity as part of a new experiment to save the species have been released into Sydney Harbour where once strong stocks have diminished.


Darlington have today made their second signing in as many days with French winger Seb Carole arriving at the Arena.


It is reported that Zimbabwe, one of Africa's leading gold and platinum producers forecasts an upswing in the mining sector this year if various initiatives are undertaken to reinvigorate the economy.

Zimbabwe forecasts an upswing in the mining sector this year


Molinari was disqualified from the Irish Open for signing for a wrong score in his second round.


Josh Hamilton was hospitalized on Friday morning with an intestinal virus, and is expected to be released within the next 12-24 hours.

Josh Hamilton hospitalized with intestinal virus;


Italy-based integrated energy company Eni has won a production sharing contract for an exploration area located in Timor Sea, Australia.

Eni wins production sharing contract in Timor Sea, Australia


Former US president Jimmy Carter arrived in Beirut Tuesday on a two-day official visit to discuss the process of the upcoming Lebanese parliamentary elections and the prospects for peace in the Middle East region, a Lebanese government source said.

Former US president Carter arrives in Beirut


Sean Penn was officially made an ambassador at large for Haiti on Saturday night for his relief work for the country, still reeling from the devastating earthquake two years ago.


An Aurora police detective is facing a domestic violence charge after his wife told police he assaulted her.

Aurora detective facing domestic violence charge


Yeah, we've heard of them, even worn them, but reverse crop tops--not so much.


YouMail, the visual voicemail service that's been described as ``isn'ta business anymore'' has over 17.5 million monthly active users according to today's announcement.

YouMail visual voicemail has over 17.5 million active users


An Ottawa tavern owner who this past year disappeared from a cruise ship now is presumed dead.


Garbage haulers who work for Allied Waste have tentatively agreed to sign a new labor contract early Wednesday evening.

Garbage haulers for Allied Waste tentatively agree to labor contract


because what I meant to say was that movie fans had better hurry if they want to see all of the Academy Award nominees, maybe even a favorite or two.


An early morning fire at a townhome on Wilmington Island has claimed the life of a 64-year-old man.


India has been trying to diversify its sources of crude oil imports and to reduce its dependence on any particular region of the world for meeting its energy requirements, government said today.

India trying to diversify sources of crude oil imports


A vehicle hit a utility pole Thursday evening, causing a power outage to at least 2,000 customers in eastern Sioux Falls.


Study impacts ovarian cancer treatment Updated: 06:26, Tuesday June 19, 2012 A large study of Australian ovarian cancer patients has the potential to reshape the way the disease is treated, researchers say.


Los Angeles 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria says she strives for happiness every day since her divorce.


Jammu, March 31 Four terrorists and two soldiers were killed in a gun battle in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district Wednesday, an army official said.

Four terrorists, two soldiers killed in Jammu-Kashmir


New Jersey American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water, has installed solar modules on a reservoir near the company's Canoe Brook Water Treatment Plant in Millburn, New Jersey.

New Jersey American Water installs solar modules on reservoir


A CHAPEL St Leonards man has been found guilty of stabbing a pub landlord in Chapel last October.

Man found guilty of stabbing pub landlord


Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the largest pharmaceutical company of France Servier organized a one-year treatment of 100 diabetic patients.

Heydar Aliyev Foundation and french company Servier organize treatment of 100 diabetics


President of the Living Faith Church,, and Chancellor of the Covenant University, Dr. David Oyedepo, has urged Nigerians to pray for God's intervention to restore peace in the country, saying that Nigeria will overcome its current challenges.


Highway 138 east of Roseburg is closed to traffic as crews fight the Rattle fire in the Umpqua National Forest.

Highway 138 east of Roseburg closed to traffic by Rattle fire


US stocks rallied Friday as a slowdown in the pace of US job losses spurred broad gains, though some participants remained wary about the timing of a possible economic recovery.

US stocks rally on slowdown in job losses


So, WDET's Question of the Day is, if you were going to go for the gold, ``What would be your Olympic sport and why?''


The 28-year-old Thomasville man died in a motorcycle crash on Saturday in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, police said.

Thomasville man dies in motorcycle crash


Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall will leave for Delhi tomorrow on a three-day visit to declare open the Commonwealth Games.

Prince Charles to leave for Delhi tomorrow


Three MPs and a member of the House of Lords will face criminal charges over their expenses claims, the Crown Prosecution Service has announced.


The services sector continued to underperform in December as activity in the property and business services and the finance and insurance sub-sectors fell, a survey shows.

Services sector underperforms in December


Secretary Election Commission Kanwar Muhammad Dilshad said on Wednesday that elections in no constituency were being postponed due to law and order situation.

Elections in no constituency being postponed due to law and order situation:


Two flatbed train cars carrying military vehicles derailed this morning at a switching station at Fort Carson, officials say.

Two train cars carrying military vehicles derail at Fort Carson


The University of Delaware has launched a new online events calendar, called @UD.

University launches new online events calendar


The organising committee of the 21st Gulf Cup football tournament yesterday revealed the official mascot of the tournament and ahead of the draw ceremony, set for tonight at the National Museum near the Marina Club in Manama.


The Dallas Stars happened to be the ones to allow that string to come to end, losing 4-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, who had not won a road game in regulation this season yet.

Dallas Stars lose 4-1 to Columbus Blue Jackets


SnapNames just released an iPhone app to make it easier to bid on SnapNames auctions on the go.


Daisuke Takahashi of Japan easily won the Four Continents skating competition Friday, with two-time US champion Evan Lysacek finishing third.


The native YouTube app -- which was removed during the upgrade to iOS 6 -- is back on the iPad as a free download on the App Store.

YouTube is back on iPad as a free download


The Army plans to build a $28 million training center for the Army Reserve and National Guard on a 19-acre site at Orchards, near Vancouver.

Army plans to build $28 million training center near Vancouver


More Americans will travel over the year-end holidays than a year ago, the fifth straight holiday this year to register an uptick, according to auto club AAA.


PINNACLE Telecom Group, the business telecommunications company, has sharply cut its pre-tax losses and more than doubled its turnover for 2010 after providing services at events such as T in the Park, the Pope's visit and the Chelsea Flower Show.


Jennifer Love Hewitt has revealed that people on the street have been telling her about their ``private parts'' after she publicly spoke about vajazzling.

Hewitt: 'people tell me about their privates'


A Mangawhai-based marine engineering company has today been fined following a boat explosion which left a customer, a contractor and company director injured in January last year.

Marine company fined after boat explosion


DAVID Weir and Shelley Woods returned to winning ways after their London Marathon disappointments with comprehensive wins at the BUPA Great Manchester Run.


US consumers borrowed more money in February to buy new cars but cut back on pulling out their credit cards to make purchases.

Consumers borrowed more in February to buy cars


Marvel is pleased to announce the full guest list for the hotly-anticipated MarvelFest NYC 2009, celebrating the premiere of the Astonishing X-Men Motion Comic, in Union Square tomorrow, October 28th, at 6pm!

Marvel Comics announces the full guest list for ``MarvelFest''


A $1.1 million federal grant awarded to the Shreveport Fire Department could result in as many as 15 new front-line firefighters being hired in September.

Federal grant to result in 15 new firefighters


The Lake Prairie Methodist Family Health Center opened June 10 in the Lake Prairie Towne Crossing shopping center at State Highway 360 and Camp Wisdom Road.

Methodist Family Health Center opens in Lake Prairie


Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said there is insufficient evidence to arrest Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, a media report said.


An 18-year-old Hickory man has been charged with trying to run down a police officer early Sunday, in an incident in which the officer fired two shots at the man as he fled.

Man charged with trying to run down officer


> COLOGNE, Germany, Dec. 9 /CNW/ - Women predominate in European online retail for the first time.


The official police report, obtained by TMZ, indicates that Johnson actually told police his wife applied the head butt to him.

Johnson told police his wife head-butted him


The University of North Dakota resumed using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname Wednesday even though it triggered NCAA sanctions, leaving some fans weary of the seven-year fight over a moniker that critics believe is demeaning.

University of North Dakota will use Fighting Sioux nickname


NEW DELHI The Indian movie star Rajnikanth has been hospitalized with stomach and respiratory infections but is recovering.

Indian movie star Rajnikanth hospitalized


China said Sunday it had suspended senior bilateral exchanges with Japan over an incident in disputed waters and warned relations with Tokyo had been ``severely hurt''.

China suspends senior bilateral exchanges with Japan


The Massachusetts pharmacy linked to a deadly US meningitis outbreak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday and said it would establish a fund to compensate victims.

Pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak files for bankruptcy


Principal Financial Group has eliminated 40 positions, the company confirmed Thursday.

Principal Financial eliminates 40 positions


Stanislas Wawrinka beat top-seeded Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-1 Saturday to advance to his second straight final at the Chennai Open.


Australia has been dismissed for 309 in its second innings, setting England 391 runs to win the third Ashes test.


President Asif Ali Zardari has constituted a national security committee comprising heads of all the security and secret agencies to review and tackle the security concerns arising in the wake of ongoing military operations in restive valley of Swat and adjoining districts.

President Zardari constitutes a national security committee


Stoke boss Tony Pulis has assured Ryan Shawcross he has nothing to worry about ahead of their game against Arsenal this weekend.

Pulis: 'Shawcross has nothing to worry about'


A Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is undergoing back surgery today in Los Angeles according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Jason Pierre-Paul undergoing back surgery


J.Lo gives advice to newly signed X Factor judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato at the ``What to Expect When You're Expecting'' premiere.

Jennifer Lopez gives advice to Spears and Lovato


Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa is bringing his battle with Governor HR Bhardwaj to Delhi now.


Labour is launching a policy review into the private rented sector focusing on letting agents and landlords.

Labour launches review into private rented sector


Julia's Dance Company will present Showcase 2008 at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, May 10, at 6 pm

Julia's Dance Company presents Showcase 2008


Former British boxing champion Gary Mason has been killed in a cycling accident in London.

British boxer Gary Mason killed in cycling accident


The 54-year-old Milwaukee woman fatally shot on the city's north side Friday was identified Saturday by Milwaukee police as Jo Mosley of the 5700 block of N. 41st St.


Slovenia faces the unwelcome prospect of further credit rating downgrades and falling investor confidence as a result of the inability of the country's fractious politicians to agree on who should lead the country.

Slovenia faces the prospect of further credit rating downgrades


A new study by researchers at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey suggests that obesity may reduce fertility in men.


Former Wheaton Warrenville South standout Tony Moeaki will miss the entire 2011 NFL season after injuring his knee in the Kansas City Chiefs final preseason game.


Forensic experts at Dundee University, Scotland have warned against the increasing misuse of legal drug, Phenazepam.

Forensic experts warn against the misuse of Phenazepam


A Berne man was injured when his motorcycle crashed on SR 8 Saturday, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department said.


Johnson & Johnson is to open four life science ``innovation centres'' as it decentralises decisions on investment and partnerships to boost productivity.

Johnson & Johnson to open life science centres


Andrew Garfield almost suffocated after he got his Spider-Man mask wet during filming in a sewer.

Andrew Garfield almost suffocated in Spider-Man mask


GM Uzbekistan has ceased the assembly of the business-class sedan Chevrolet Epica, according to the joint venture.

GM Uzbekistan ceases assembly of Chevrolet Epica


Rap artist 50 Cent wants to perform a duet with Susan Boyle, a report has claimed.


The American Red Cross announced its blood donor milestones for the months of July, August and September.

Red Cross announces blood donor milestones


An opposition climate forum in the electorate of Treasurer Swan is just the start, say Tony Abbott.


A man opened fire on his daughter, who is in her early 20s, and injured her leg, late on Monday night.


A 35-year old Cavan man is facing numerous charges after being stopped by police.


The Coast Guard rescued a surfer in distress about 4 miles south of Depoe Bay on Saturday in an area called Devil's Punchbowl.


Topics for the third and final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney were announced by the moderator and debate commission on Saturday.


A 1957 Ferrari sold for a record nine million euros at auction in Rome, the company said in a statement.

1957 Ferrari sells for record nine million euros


The corruption probe of Assessor John Noguez has widened to include multiple targets, and prosecutors soon will seek grand jury indictments, Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley said in remarks published today.

Corruption probe of assessor John Noguez widens


``I expected some strong policy initiatives in the interim budget to reinvigorate and re-energise the declining economy. Tourism, real estate and the export sector were badly impacted by the global crisis. However, it was disappointing to see a huge increase in defense allocation in this budget. There is hardly any step for economic resurgence in this budget.''

``There is hardly any step for economic resurgence in this budget''


The Discovery Ensemble takes their love of music into schools to show children what's behind the songs and the instruments.

Discovery Ensemble takes love of music to schools


Gas station owners on Tuesday blocked the entrance to Greece's Finance Ministry in Athens to protest what they said were ``exorbitant'' fines imposed through the Hephaestus system.

Gas station owners block entrance to Finance ministry


A Texas man is accused of vehicular homicide in a hit and run in Perry that claimed the life of a Michigan woman, police said.

Texas man accused of vehicular homicide in hit and run near Perry


With most legislators backing him, Gov. Mike Beebe on Friday called a special session to raise the state severance tax on natural gas.


Police said they arrested a 38-year-old Waianae man accused of shooting a diving spear gun at two people in Waianae on Saturday night.

Waianae man accused of shooting spear gun at person


South Korea is set to release test results on Thursday on an unidentified virus that has sickened eight, including a pregnant woman who died on Tuesday, local media reported Wednesday.

S. Korea to release test results on unidentified virus


Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc, an investment bank beset by rumors of not having enough funding, said it is issuing $3 billion of convertible preferred shares.

Lehman to issue $3 billion convertible preferred shares


The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, on Tuesday, said the new electricity tariff regime would ensure improved services to consumers.

New electricity tariff'll ensure improved services --


Massage Envy Spa recently opened its doors in Bayonne, New Jersey, providing all Hudson County residents with an affordable, professional and convenient day spa.

Massage Envy spa opens in Bayonne, new Jersey


While at an Austrailian Star Trek convention Patrick Stewart was asked whether or not he would return to the X-Men franchise?

Patrick Stewart not returning to the X-Men franchise!!!


EA CEO John Riccitiello has said that the company ``dropped the ball'' during the most recent home console transition.

Ea: 'we dropped the ball' during console transition


In jail on child porn charges, St. Petersburg man now accused of sexually battering two boys By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer A 45-year-old St. Petersburg man arrested in February on child porn charges is now accused of sexually battering two young boys over a period of several years, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.


Phil Jackson still plans to retire, saying after the Lakers were swept by Dallas on Sunday that ``my hopes and aspirations are this is the final game I will coach.''

Phil Jackson still plans to retire, saying after the Lakers were swept by ...


Johnnie Walker came striding down to London yesterday as part of the cross-party campaign to persuade Diageo not to close its bottling plant in Kilmarnock with the loss of 700 jobs.

Johnnie Walker strides into London with campaign


US federal agencies in Washington, DC, will be open on Wednesday, after massive storm Sandy essentially shut down the federal government for two days.

US federal agencies in Washington to be open on Wednesday


Yesterday Skype launched the online Skype shop for Australian customers looking to get their hands on Skype-certified VoIP gear.


President George W. Bush visits Texas today to see the devastation caused by Hurricane Ike as authorities race to help millions of people left without water and power.

Bush visits Texas to see devastation caused by Hurricane Ike


The current spate of seasonal flu may have peaked, says the Health Protection Agency, following a slight downwards trend in the estimated number of circulating flu infections.


A 28 year old Draperstown man appeared in court earlier this week for allegedly stabbing a man in the head with a fork.


The newly-released Google Maps for iPhone has been downloaded more than 10 million times within just 2 days of its launch at the App Store.

Google Maps for iPhone downloaded over 10 million times within 2 days of launch


Giuliana Rancic returned to work at E! on Tuesday December 27 after having a double mastectomy recently..

Giuliana Rancic returns to work after double mastectomy


It will join the eBay , Amazon , Overstock and Decatur utilities starting December 8.

DU joins eBay, Amazon, Overstock and Decatur utilities


Rick Santorum is hoping for a ``Bayou bounce'' on Saturday, with polls giving him a strong lead as Louisiana voters went to the ballot boxes to select their preferred Republican presidential candidate.


British army dog who died in Afghanistan honored A bomb-sniffing army dog who died in Afghanistan on the day his handler was killed has been honored with Britain's highest award for animal bravery.


Ukrainian President Viktor Yuschenko has congratulated Ukrainian citizens on the 18th anniversary of a Ukrainian referendum of December 1, 1991, which confirmed the declaration of Ukraine's independence.

Yuschenko congratulates Ukrainians on 18th anniversary of Ukrainian referendum of 1991


The modern mosque architecture primarily portrays golden age of Muslim intellectual thought and a consistent evolutionary process that started after rise of Islam in the world, Hammad Hussain, a young and visionary architect, said here on Tuesday.


A so-called witch was burned alive in Papua New Guinea in front of hundreds of witnesses.

'Witch' burned alive in Papua New Guinea


Ag Against Hunger is seeking volunteers to get involved in their gleaning program Sept. 20 Working with local growers, volunteers help collect high quality produce that has been left behind after a commercial harvest.


Beirut - Hezbollah chief Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah said Tuesday Israel does not have any excuse to attack Lebanon, but warned that his movement would retaliate to an attack by hitting deep inside the Jewish state.

Nasrallah says Israel has no excuse to attack Lebanon


This week Congressman Walter B. Jones continued his fight against Obamacare by cosponsoring two bills to repeal provisions of the recently enacted health care law.


Michael Conroy/AP The Indiana Pacers announced that they waived point guard Jamaal Tinsley on Wednesday, and a team spokesman said the NBA will process the request Thursday.


Pitchfork, music bible to relevant hipsters the world over, launched their new animated series Frames today.

Pitchfork launch animated series 'Frames'


Professor John Evans Atta-Mills, Flag bearer of National Democratic Congress, begins an ``intensive tour'' of the Ashanti Region on Thursday after filing his nomination papers at the Electoral Commission in Accra.

Atta-Mills begins tour of Ashanti Region on Thursday


A Weaverville man faces an arson charge in connection with a house fire on Jupiter Road.


SACRAMENTO ― A bus driver is facing charges because of an unscheduled stop and refusing to let school children off of a bus.

Bus driver facing charges after unscheduled stop


Championship leaders Newcastle salvaged a 2-2 draw at local rivals Middlesbrough, while West Brom consolidated second place with a 3-2 win over Blackpool on Saturday.

Newcastle salvage draw, while Albion consolidate second


Steve Smith, former New York Giants wide receiver has signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Steve Smith signs with Philadelphia Eagles


Actor Neil Bhatt from Karol Bagh is an enthusiastic youngster and his enthusiasm reflects in his performance too.


Barclays will give its name to a New York subway stop in a $4m deal with the city's cash-strapped transport authority.

Barclays to give its name to New York subway stop


Acute shortage of bullocks are affecting crop cultivation in Natore sadar, Bagatipara, Lalpur, Baraigram, Gurudashpur and Singra Upazila under Natore district.

Shortage of bullocks affects cultivation in Natore


Cameron Diaz shows off her legs for days while posing with a car wash sign on the set of her new film Bad Teacher in Los Angeles.


A youth was arrested by the police for allegedly molesting an engineering student at Bagnan in Howrah.


India soybean futures extended gains for a fifth day on Friday, supported by global leads, thin arrivals and robust physical demand, analysts said.

India soybean extends gains for fifth day


ServPro of Greeneville has a new owner, JAH Enterprises, whose owner is Jim Hart.


Chinese automotive group Lifan has decided to take control of its operations in Brazil, which had so far been the responsibility of importing company Effa Motors, which also sells the commercial vehicles of Chinese groups Hafei and Chang, the Brazilian press reported.

Chinese automotive group Lifan takes control of operations in Brazil


Naxals had carried out 14 attacks during the two-day bandh called by them in five states starting May 18, government said here on Thursday.

Naxals carried out 14 attacks during bandh


ABC has set a debut date for its new sit-com Miss Guided, starring Hollywood actresses Judy Greer and Brooke Burns.


Former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen will reportedly leave his role on BBC football highlights and analysis show Match of the Day after 20 years.

Alan Hansen to leave 'Match of the Day' after 20 years?


Jets receiver Plaxico Burress criticized former coach Tom Coughlin and ex-teammate Eli Manning in an interview with Men's Journal.

Plaxico Burress criticizes Tom Coughlin, Eli Manning in interview


Ramsey Clark, former US attorney general and co-founder and representative of the International Action Center underlined the fact that the US and Israel were involved in the assassination of Iranian scientists.


Rangers captain David Weir signed a new one-year contract with the Scottish champions today.


A 66-year-old Lawrence County woman was killed Friday night in a wreck that happened at the intersection of County Road 434 and Ala. 24 in East Lawrence.


HEXPOL's annual report for 2011 has today been published on our website www.hexpol.com and is under distribution to the Group's shareholders.

HEXPOL's annual report for 2011 published


Police say both lanes of the Rimutaka Hill road linking Wellington and Wairarapa are now open, following a serious crash earlier on Saturday.

Both lanes of Rimutaka Hill road now open


On Tuesday, April 17, United Way of Mason County is offering a two-hour brown bag workshop for nonprofit organizations.

United Way of Mason County to offer workshop for nonprofit organizations


The Indian rupee is the world's most undervalued currency, trading at around 61% below its 'actual' price against the dollar, The Economist's latest Big Mac Index has found.

Rupee is world's most undervalued currency:


Dubai prime retail and hospitality has been vigorous in 2012 and is well placed for 2013.

Dubai prime retail, hospitality well placed


Portugal midfielder Raul Meireles left Liverpool for Premier League rivals Chelsea for an undisclosed fee just before the transfer window closed on Wednesday.


Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry opens a new restaurant, Strawberry's Sports Grill, in Queens.

Darryl Strawberry opens restaurant in Queens


It has been reported that ELX Futures LP, a planned challenger to derivatives exchange operator CME Group Inc., received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

ELX Futures received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission


San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith and linebacker Patrick Willis are slated to visit a North Salinas High School on Tuesday.

San Francisco 49ers' Alex Smith, Patrick Willis to visit North Salinas High School


Novartis AG has bought worldwide rights to a new antibiotic drug developed by US company Paratek Pharmaceuticals to treat drug-resistant bacteria such as MRSA.


Fire crews from two different counties helped fight a large brush fire in Nicholas County Monday afternoon.


Now, new research from UCLA has identified a possible link between outdoor food ads and a tendency to pack on pounds.

Possible link between outdoor food ads and a tendency to pack on pounds


Cardinal Health Inc was granted a temporary restraining order against the Drug Enforcement Administration's or DEA immediate suspension order of its Lakeland, Fla. DEA registration.

Cardinal Health granted temporary restraining order


Barcelona were gifted their 19th Primera Liga title without kicking a ball last night when second-placed Real Madrid were beaten 3-2 at Villarreal.

Barcelona Champions after Real Madrid beaten


Oil prices have for the first time in 14 months dropped below the 70 dollar per barrel mark, prompting the Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries to consider summoning an emergency meeting next week to establish some stability in prices.

Oil prices drop below 70 dollars a barrel


Egypt's Xceed plans to double the size of its operations by 2013, the vice president of the company said.


President George W Bush said the US economy was ``beginning to improve'', and he credited the $168bn stimulus this year with helping to ward off a recession.

Bush says economy ``beginning to improve''


― Gov. Martin O'Malley says he opposes a Senate plan to gradually shift some teacher pension costs to counties in coming years.

O'Malley opposed to plan to shift teacher pensions


Shia LaBeouf has pleaded not guilty to an unlawful smoking charge.


A lodge owner from Wasilla has been found guilty of numerous fishing and wildlife violations.

Lodge owner found guilty of numerous violations


Whitehaven Coal Limited sells a 9.9 per cent stake in the group to Farallon Capital Management.

Whitehaven Coal sells 9.9 per cent stake


A body was discovered in a slough on the One Arrow First Nation, near Batoche, Sask., Tuesday afternoon, RCMP say.

Body discovered in slough on One Arrow First Nation


Leelee Sobieski and her fashion designer fiance, Adam Kimmel, are having a baby, a rep for the ``Joan of Arc'' star told People magazine.


A Whitehall man has been charged with arson for allegedly setting a car on fire in western Vermont last summer, police said.


NASA's Super Guppy airplane recently visited Seattle, delivering the first part of the Space Shuttle Trainer to the Museum of Flight.


``The boat was on top of us before I saw it,'' Quesnel, who is paralysed, told Justice Judith Jones in the Port-of-Spain High Court yesterday.


Swine flu vaccines that are arriving in the Kingdom shortly will be tried and tested before they are given to patients, Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah told the Health Services Council on Sunday night.

Swine flu vaccines to be tested before being given to patients


Facebook Inc c o-founder Eduardo Saverin has renounced his US citizenship, according to an Internal Revenue Service report, days before the company's initial public offering.

Facebook co-founder Saverin renounces citizenship


The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today opened 57 points higher after funds made cautious buying as the Reserve Bank of India will announce it quarterly credit policy later in the day.


German inflation picked up in May on rising food prices, but remained below the European Central Bank΄s target for price stability, the federal statistics office said Wednesday.


A judge on Wednesday denied a request from former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky to delay the June 5 start of his child-sex-abuse trial.

Judge denies request to delay start of Sandusky trial


Hannan, who gave the eulogy for President John F. Kennedy and later served more than three decades as the head of the New Orleans Roman Catholic Archdiocese, died Thursday.


By Jon Murray '' Oxford United will have a further pitch inspection at 3pm today as they work overtime to try to get tonight's FA Trophy tie against Woking on.

Oxford United to have further pitch inspection


ROBIN Williams needs heart surgery and must cancel the remaining performances of his one-man comedy show, Weapons of Self-Destruction, his publicist said on Thursday.


10 Things to Know for Wednesday Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:


Gospel singer Bebe Winans has been charged with misdemeanour domestic assault after a dispute with his ex-wife.

Bebe Winans charged with domestic assault


A former Loomis Fargo employee is accused of stealing roughly $26,000 from AmeriCU in Whitestown.

Former Loomis Fargo employee accused of stealing $26,000


US First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday announced she would lead the US delegation to the London Olympics, as she celebrated the Games with Samantha Cameron, wife of the British prime minister.

Michelle Obama to lead delegation to London Olympics


Broncos officials will travel to Atlanta to interview Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey on Friday.

Broncos to interview Falcons offensive coordinator Mularkey


Cyprus economy has entered into recession in the last quarter of 2011, with the country's GDP recording a decline 0.7%, the Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus announced Friday.


Jude Law will return to the London stage this summer, in the Eugene O'Neill play Anna Christie, as part of Michael Grandage's last season as artistic director at the Donmar Warehouse.

Jude Law returns to London stage in Eugene O'Neill's play Anna Christie


Baseball star Roger Clemens has been acquitted on all charges of lying to the US Congress.


Apple has cranked up the heat on rival Samsung and its lawyers over a disputed news release that Apple now claims warrants ending the patent lawsuit with a judgment in its favor.


Sk?l members worldwide will rally to Bali throughout 2013 to join in celebrating Sk?l Bali's twentieth Anniversary year with the 180 members of Sk?l Bali, fourth largest Skal club worldwide.

Sk?l members worldwide will rally in Bali in 2013


Trade unions in the Bulgarian prisons are to stage a protest in front of the Ministry of Justice on Sunday.

Trade unions in Bulgarian prisons to stage protest on Sunday


Jennifer Aniston who portrays a man-eating dentist in 'Horrible Bosses' admits she ' enjoys' talking dirty.


You have seen many examples lately of folks reminding us that ``public health insurance is socialist.''


Singer and musician Melissa Etheridge is honored with the 2,450th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on September 27, 2011.


A wildfire in Wadena County that almost spread to a home has been ruled arson.


Former NFL star linebacker Junior Seau drove off a seaside cliff and was hospitalized with minor injuries Monday, less than nine hours after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

Former NFL star Junior Seau drives off cliff


VMware has launched its Android-based mobile hypervisor aimed at establishing dedicated corporate environments on consumer devices.


Novelist Jackie Collins claims she had a fling with movie legend Marlon Brando when she was just 15 years old.

Jackie Collins claims she had fling with Marlon Brando at 15


This time unbelievably, he kept chatting with 50,000 fans online for Raavan's promotion.

Abhishek Bachchan chats with 50,000 fans!


``I tore the bill as it was a bad bill and against parliamentarians.


Two people were killed when their ultralight plane crashed earlier tonight in Latignano, in the province of Pisa.

Two killed when their ultralight plane crashes near Pisa


Chandigarh, Jul 9 A man was today arrested for allegedly kidnapping his six-year-old nephew from Ludhiana when his parents were not at home, police said here.


Takuma Sato has signed to drive for AJ Foyt Racing in 2013, the announcement confirming several months of speculation that the former F1 driver was to link up with the Indy 500 icon.


Barry Kilby claims Burnley won't go bonkers in the Premier League -- because there are no wealthy Arabs around to bail them out.


A family spokesman says Dee Dee Warwick died Monday at a nursing home in Essex County, New Jersey.


Defence minister AK Antony will visit Leh tomorrow to review the ongoing relief and rehabilitation work of the armed forces in the cloudburst-hit areas of Ladakh.


Suparna Gold Corp. announces that it has granted stock options to acquire up to 1,250,000 common shares of the Company of which an aggregate of 1,100,000 were granted to certain directors and officers of the Company.

Suparna announces grant of stock options


Huge asteroid is all set to fly past Earth on May 31.


Israeli defence minister Ehud Barak said today he would not quit the government despite a harsh Lebanon war report, relieving pressure on prime minister Ehud Olmert as he pursues peace talks with the Palestinians.

Barak says will not quit over war report


Hazmat crews are working to clean up a chlorine spill at the Oneida City Water Treatment Plant, the Observer-Dispatch reported.

Hazmat crews working to clean up chlorine spill


Social media management platform HooteSuite has acquired social applications developer Seesmic, the companies announced Thursday.


The House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday by voice vote approved a bill that would reauthorize the federal community health centers program through fiscal year 2012, CQ Today reports.

House Energy and Commerce Committee approves bill to reauthorize community health centers program


AUSTRALIA will guarantee all bank deposits for three years and guarantee wholesale funding to Australian banks in an attempt to combat the global credit crisis, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said on Sunday.


THE Reserve Bank may lower its inflation forecasts as a result of figures pointing to an improved outlook, the Bank's deputy research head, Johan van den Heever, said on Thursday.

Reserve Bank may lower inflation forecast


Two popular summer festivals are coming together to form the Fly Syracuse Arts Week.


Veteran British actor Terence Stamp once stole clothes from a movie set so he could look smart for a date with screen siren Brigitte Bardot.

Terence Stamp stole clothes for date with Brigitte Bardot


Direct mail service company 'PostForce' is Offering free mailing on large letters.

Direct Mail company Postforce offers FREE mailing


Kurt Busch takes the checkered flag as he wins the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Sunday at Infineon in Sonoma.

Busch takes the checkered flag at Infineon


DUBAI // A bike lane from Arabian Ranches to Bab Al Shams will be open by summer, transport authorities say.

Bike lane from Arabian Ranches to open by summer


Veteran TV star Jack Klugman is returning to the stage at the age of 89 for an upcoming production of Twelve Angry Men.


Monsters Vs. Aliens character BOB will be featured in a meet-and-greet for families Friday.


As a part of its effort to continually provide the in-depth news and analysis that business leaders of the New Economy have come to rely on, Sustainable Industries has launched a blog.


A rare native gecko believed to remain in only two places in New Zealand has been discovered thriving on Kapiti Island.

Rare native gecko discovered on Kapiti Island


The social workers' strike that began yesterday was predictable, and could have been prevented.

Social workers' strike could have been prevented


Brazilian striker Adriano may leave Italian Serie A team Inter Milan after saying he wants to take a break from football for a while.


TWO men have been charged with murder following the death of Dylan Aaron in a pond in Hindley.


Severe anemia left actress Brittany Murphy weakened and vulnerable to pneumonia and the prescription medications she was using to treat it, according to an autopsy report released Thursday.


The African continent is still being sidelined by international financial institutions, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday.


CEMEX, an international building materials company offering superior quality products and reliable service all across the world, has reported that it will invest roughly $65 million to increase its cement production capacity in the Philippines and reinforce its distribution network in order to provide better services in high-demand regions across the country.

CEMEX to increase cement production capacity in Philippines


PivotPoint Innovation enables insider access to breakthrough innovations generated by entrepreneurs and universities, while having senior level management guide the process from identification through commercial impact.


Tribal areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan pose primary threat to the security of the US, even as the terrorists have expanded their networks in other parts of the world too, Federal Bureau of Investigation head Robert Mueller said.

Tribal areas of Pakistan & Afghanistan pose threat to US:


PTI New Delhi, April 25, 2013 Samajwadi Party, which extends crucial outside support to UPA, today said it would ``oppose'' the JPC draft report if former telecom minister A Raja is not allowed to personally depose before it, but ruled out siding with BJP in demanding removal of PC Chacko as chairman of the committee.

Will oppose JPC draft report if Raja not allowed to depose:


A new study has revealed that you can't cheat mother nature - even with liposuction.


IndiaNIC, a leading software web development company with the experience of more than 10 years, has recently launched a new service for facilitating customers and people with innovative cross platform apps development.

IndiaNIC launch new service of cross platform apps development


The anti-mafia unit with the Chief Directorate for Fight against Organised Crime have detained several racketeers in the frames of two high-profile operations.

Anti-mafia unit detains racketeers within two operations


An Asheville man was charged with strangling two men and assaulting a woman on Friday, according to arrest warrants on file at the Buncombe County Magistrate's Office.

Asheville man charged with strangling two men, assaulting woman


``I'm in the business of ticking people off,'' he said in an interview.

'I'm in the business of ticking people off'


The Alcohol Oversight Committee met yesterday to discuss forming a second alcohol task force.

Alcohol oversight meets to discuss second task force


A Salisbury man was jailed Wednesday under a $75,000 bond on drug charges, along with charges of possessing a weapon of mass destruction and assaulting a pregnant woman.

Salisbury man jailed under $75,000 on drug charges


Local volunteers were recently recognized by the Mission Viejo City Council for giving 1,000 hours of service to the community.

Volunteers recognized for 1,000 hours of service


Retail stocks fell 1.7 percent Monday, hitting lows not seen since February as debt-obsessed investors worried over consumers' continuing move away from plastic.


In the days since the G-20 hypocrites flocked together in London earlier this month, condemning a large part of the offshore world to their version of tax haven Purgatory, more than a few people have asked me: ``What will Panama do now?''


Jennifer Aniston is reportedly pining for her ex-douchebag and drunk dialed him after a couple glasses of wine recently hoping to rekindle their love.


Unless a last-minute surprise occurs, the public sector wage agreement will be signed nine months after a pay raise was agreed upon.

Public sector wage agreement to be signed


Almeria have reached an agreement to sign Henok Goitom from Real Murcia as they continue their summer rebuilding programme, the club's president has confirmed.

Almeria have signed Henok Goitom - president


- The 2012 presidential election is on track to be one of the most expensive in history.

Presidential election could be most expensive in history


Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced $18.4 million in job grants designated to help veterans, many of them returning from war in Iraq and Afghanistan, transition into high-wage, high-growth civilian occupations utilizing the skills they learned in the military.

Schwarzenegger announces $18.4 million job grants


Governor Paterson signed the early retirement incentive bill yesterday.

Paterson signs early retirement incentive bill


ExlService Holdings, a US-based provider of outsourcing and transformation services, has signed a multi-year contract with Petrogas, the largest independent operator of the Applegreen chain of service stations in Ireland.

Exlservice signs multi-year contract with Petrogas


The state medical examiner's office says a Blanchard woman who was found dead last month was stabbed to death.

Medical examiner says Blanchard woman stabbed to death


India Friday partially lifted a ban on cotton exports just days after imposing it, following opposition from Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and chief ministers of key growing states, who argued the ban would hurt farmers.

India partially lifts ban on cotton exports


Yemeni security forces have clashed with rebels in the Southern Abyan province where separatists are campaigning against the rule of Ali Abdullah Saleh, the country's president.


A published report says the new iPhone will have a thinner screen.


Police are investigating a business burglary in which a safe and an undisclosed amount of money were allegedly taken Thursday morning.


Webroot, a provider of security solutions for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced it has acquired BrightCloud, a web content classification and security services provider.


Wolfsburg managing director Dieter Hoeness has refused to panic after the club's poor start to the season.


PRESIDENT-elect Benigno Aquino III has assured that he will deal with the military ``professionally'' and will use seniority and service reputation as basis if and when he will have to move some of its commanders to new posts.

Aquino to deal with military 'professionally'


The call for expressions of interest in the privatisation of Malta Shipyards will be re-opened for a week following a compromise solution between the government and Brussels on the way forward for the yard's sale.

Expressions of interest to be re-opened for a week


Alcoa of Australia said late Tuesday it is declaring force majeure under its alumina supply contracts as a result of an explosion at Apache Energy's Varanus Island facility and the disruption of gas supply to its Western Australia facilities.

Alcoa of Australia declares force majeure


Bahrain is setting up an independent high media council that will provide advice on media draft laws, monitor all media for possible incitement to rights violations and look into complaints against the media.


On Tuesday, the first round of cities for Lilith Fair 2010 were revealed, including stops in New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver and for the first time, international locations such as London, with others to be announced.

First round of cities for Lilith Fair 2010 revealed


He told us that he'll be starring in The Congress, a sci-fi, futuristic film, based on the novel The Futurological Congress by Stanislaw Lem.

Kodi Smit-McPhee to star in the Congress


Chicago-based alt-rockers Wilco take over Red Rocks for the weekend and the band is glad to be playing the venue.


Coleen Rooney was the subject of some unexpected criticism from the Duchess of Cornwall earlier this week after the Royal was shown pictures of her lavish wedding and now the pregnant WAG has hit back, claiming that Camilla Parker-Bowles ``should know better''.


Japan has been shaken by a magnitude 6.2 aftershock closer to Tokyo than the massive quake that hit Friday.


The Chicago Bears will start J'Marcus Webb at left tackle against the New York Giants on Friday night as the preseason continues.

Bears to start J'Marcus Webb at left tackle against Giants


Fresno State engineering and construction management students will showcase projects including a human-powered vehicle, a concrete canoe and an unmanned aerial vehicle at ``Engineers at the Mall'' at Sierra Vista Mall Feb. 25 and 26.


The Toronto stock market has roared up almost 16 per cent following moves by governments in the US and Europe to recapitalize major banks and hopefully unfreeze global credit markets.


New research suggests that oceans have warmed much faster than previously thought, contributing to the rise in sea levels threatening low-lying regions around the globe.


THE parents of a severely sick one-year-old say they 'wish their son had cancer'.


``The settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be found in Armenia,'' says Leader of the Armenian Labour Socialist Party, former mayoral candidate Movses Shahverdian.

``Settlement should be found in Armenia''


The independent film Buried starring Ryan Reynolds was just picked up by Lionsgate for theatrical release.

'Buried' with Ryan Reynolds picked up by Lionsgate


Albuquerque police are investigating a man found dead in his apartment in the 1900 block of Buena Vista SE, near Gibson and Yale.

Albuquerque police investigate man found dead in apartment


Midland police seized $185,000 in cash after a routine traffic stop earlier this week, officials said Friday.

Midland Police seize $185,000 in routine traffic stop


Seoul, Nov 16 North Korea is unlikely to give up its nuclear weapons in the foreseeable future despite the upcoming talks with Washington, a former senior US diplomat who recently visited Pyongyang said today.

'North Korea unlikely to give up nuclear weapons'


Beijing opened its newest airport terminal Friday, a gargantuan glass-and-steel creation built to accommodate a surge in visitors for the Summer Olympics.


An 18-year-old Ouzinkie, Alaska, man has been accused of stealing a forklift in an unsuccessful effort to rescue a pickup truck, then taking a different truck.

Ouzinkie, Alaska, man accused of stealing forklift in unsuccessful effort to rescue truck


As expected, Jeff Green received a qualifying offer from the Boston Celtics on Thursday, making him a restricted free agent and allowing the Celtics to match any offer he receives.

Jeff Green receives qualifying offer from Boston Celtics


Iberdrola, SA, a Spain-based holding company principally engaged in the energy sector, has commissioned La Venta III wind farm in Mexico with 102MW of capacity.

Iberdrola commissions La Venta III wind farm in Mexico with 102MW capacity


Taiwan's Chan Yung-jan won in the first round of women's singles at Wimbledon on Monday.

Chan Yung-jan wins first round in Wimbledon


A wood burner started a garage fire Sunday night in the city's north side, causing $35,000 in damage.


As the Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department took another step toward becoming operational on Tuesday, it is worth noting the process has been thorough.


Barnes & Noble says it will stop producing NOOK all-purpose tablets.

Barnes & Noble to stop producing NOOK tablets


It has a lot of insight into what a truly competitive health insurance market might look like, which it shared in a press release yesterday.

What a competitive health insurance market looks like


Avoyelles Parish sheriff's deputies say a fire has destroyed a Simmesport truck stop.


Harry and Amelia were the most popular baby names in England and Wales last year, knocking Oliver and Olivia off the top spot.

Harry and Amelia are our most popular baby names


Officials were warned there was a fire risk at a Lincolnshire recycling site months before a major blaze broke out there, it has been revealed.


The Bulls face their toughest challenge of the Super 14 when they host the high-flying Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria at 5.05pm on Saturday.

Bulls face tough challenge against Chiefs


Students raise their fists during a protest against the approval of the labour reform outside the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City October 2, 2012.

Students raise their fists during a protest outside the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City


Capitals forward Michael Nylander cleared NHL waivers on Monday, moving one step closer to leaving the team for good.


Lucknow, Jan 24 A man was today arrested for allegedly killing his wife and four minor daughters by setting them on fire in Lakhimpur district.

Man arrested for killing wife, four daughters


We're happy to announce that our new Washington Nationals podcast in collaboration with Capitol Baseball is now available on iTunes for subscription.

Our new Washington Nationals podcast now available on iTunes


SOUTH African stocks tracked positive global sentiment yesterday ending in the black, assisted by strong commodity prices.


Anil Kapoor spills the beans on Sajid's Superstars To see what a talk show is all about, get ready for Sajid's Superstars on COLORS.


Robbie Williams has revealed that he has been battling a 'life changing' mystery illness for four years.

Robbie Williams battling mystery illness


CLEMSON, SC Clemson has hired Brad Brownell of Wright State as its men's basketball coach.

Clemson hires Brownell as men's basketball coach


A vigil will be held Tuesday night in Oakland in honor of slain nursing student Michelle Le.


The federal cabinet on Wednesday condemned the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs and expressed the resolve for stern action against elements responsible for this heinous crime.


Taylor Swift has been nominated in the category of International Album of the Year for the 2011 Juno Awards.

Taylor Swift nominated for International Album of the Year


As first reported in the Hollywood Reporter, actress Angelina Jolie is set to star in the upcoming biopic of Gertrude Bell, a 20th century pioneer who is often described as ``the female Lawrence of Arabia''.

Angelina Jolie set to star as 'Gertrude Bell'


CBS placed first in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the eighth consecutive Sunday, led by 60 MINUTES, the top program in viewers, and THE AMAZING RACE, the night's #1 broadcast in key demos, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 21.

CBS places first in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the eighth consecutive Sunday


Christmas Village is coming back to LOVE Park for the 2012 holiday season!


Shraddha, who has finally arrived with musical romantic saga ``Aashiqui 2``, said: ``I am very romantic as a person. I believe that love should be something mad and full of 'pagalpan'...It should be mad or it should not be there. I love romantic films. I hope I have a fairy tale romance.''


PRIME Minister Julia Gillard will outline her vision for the ALP in a speech and web chat today.

Julia Gillard to outline vision for Labor


Volunteers who've done amazing things will be recognised at a ceremony on Monday 5 December, which is International Volunteer Day.


Bismarck, ND A North Dakota man has won a bracelet at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

ND man wins World Series of poker bracelet


Star Melbourne recruit Jack Trengove has won the AFL round five Rising Star nomination after playing a key role in the Demon's upset victory over previously undefeated Brisbane.

Melbourne recruit Jack Trengove wins round five Rising Star nomination


TRY-SCORER Lee Byrne insists Wales have proved their doubters wrong with their first win at Twickenham in 20 years.


Homeless people have a disproportionately higher risk for TBI compared to the general population, yet little is known about the severity of those injuries, who exactly is suffering from them and what the long-term consequences are.

Homeless people have disproportionately higher risk for TBI compared to general population


An injured Indiana soldier has been arrested on the eve of his homecoming parade in connection with a shooting in Lafayette.

Indiana soldier arrested on the eve of his homecoming parade


Hefner said he's been ``down in the dumps'' about the split.


A Cambridge police officer was indicted last week on rape and sex offense charges.


Leonore Annenberg, who as the widow of billionaire publisher Walter Annenberg, continued his tradition of philanthropy and patronage of the arts, died Thursday.


If you're reading this, you're likely wondering why does Google say Topeka for its logo?


The CBI on Monday told the Supreme Court that it has decided to drop additional charges filed under TADA and other acts against alleged gangster Abu Salem, an accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, in view of the Constitutional Court of Portugal upholding the termination of an order for his extradition.

CBI to drop additional charges against Abu Salem


The Vikings have waived defensive end Erasmus James after he failed a physical, the team announced on its Web site.


Chad closed its border with Sudan Monday, the government here said, a day after Khartoum broke off relations with Ndjamena accusing it of backing a first Darfur rebel assault on the Sudanese capital.


Oracle Corporation co-founder Larry Ellison lost a bid to buy out the Golden State Warriors NBA team.

Larry Ellison loses bid for Golden State Warriors


In the highest level military-to-military exchange in two years, a top Chinese General would visit the US next week to hold discussions with his American counterpart, Pentagon announced.


Toyota is expected to announce that it swung back to a profit in the past fiscal year when it releases its earnings results Tuesday, despite being hit by a global safety recall crisis.


EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -New Jersey Nets rookie Damion James has a sprained right elbow.

Nets rookie Damion James has sprained right elbow


Funeral services were held this morning for an NYPD officer killed last month in Afghanistan.

Funeral held for NYPD officer killed in Afghanistan


The Jets signed former Dolphins RB Jesse Chatman last night, according to the Palm Beach Post.


Britain plans to resume direct aid to Malawi following the death of its autocratic president Bingu wa Mutharika, the country's new head of state said.

Britain 'to resume direct aid to Malawi'


About 4 in 10 Filipinos remain optimistic that their lives will improve in the next 12 months, a latest survey by the Social Weather Stations revealed.

4 in 10 pinoys optimistic their lives will improve:


Cleveland Cavaliers forward Leon Powe underwent knee surgery on Friday and is expected to miss six weeks.

Cavs forward Leon Powe undergoes knee surgery


The city of Las Vegas is celebrating the opening of a new affordable housing complex in an area that became a center for homeless encampments.

Vegas celebrates opening of affordable housing complex


Roopa is a person who has dedicated her life to charity and helps the less-fortunate people of society.


Six names will appear on the ballot in the riding of Nanaimo-Alberni during the Oct. 14 federal election.


A Prince Frederick woman has been convicted of killing her mother, whose body was found in the trunk of a car.

Prince Frederick woman convicted of killing mother


London, Sep 27 Socialite Kim Kardashian says she is happy being single and doesn't need a man for the fulfilment.


In a game heard live on KHTS, the Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 after a 2-2 tie that lead to shoot outs.

Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in shoot outs


Thousands of Tea Party activists gathered in Washington to demand lower taxes and smaller government, as they marked the deadline day for Americans to pay their income tax.

Tea Party activists gather in Washington demanding lower taxes


A newly formed high-profile case review committee tied to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is intended to create statewide parity in sentencing as well as provide policy support for the unit.

Committee to create parity in sentencing


With the summer tourism season coming to an end, Pensacola Beach trolley service has been scaled back.

Pensacola Beach trolley service scaled back


Senator Mark Christensen completed the fourth legislative session of his career earlier this month and felt good about the accomplishments the body made in the 60-day session.

Sen. Christensen completes fourth legislative session


Singer Ashlee Simpson on Saturday married her fiance, rocker Pete Wentz, People magazine reported.

Ashlee Simpson marries rocker Pete Wentz


Also released today, new research says certain headphones not the mp3 players themselves may interfere with pacemakers and implanted defibrillators.

Headphones could interfere with pacemakers


Six million and three hundred thousand signatures have been gathered in support of the Beolgradchik rocks in North-western Bulgaria since the beginning of the campaign to label that nature phenomenon one of the 7 nature wonders in the world.

Six million and three hundred thousand signatures support the Beolgradchik rocks


Brandy was eliminated in another surprising results show on ABC's ``Dancing with the Stars'' last night.

Brandy eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars'


Former Federal Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that USA is exerting pressure on Pakistan to cover her failure in Afghanistan as the American presidential elections are approaching next year.

Us pressure due to failure in Afghanistan:


Republican John McCain said Tuesday he knows ``how to win wars'' and that the strategy of increasing troop levels in Iraq should also be applied to Afghanistan.


The Ghana Revenue Authority on Wednesday launched a code of ethics and conduct to promote integrity, fairness, transparency, and to guide staff in their work, in Accra.

Ghana Revenue Authority launches code of ethics and conduct


Ginger Baker, the drummer from the 1960s supergroup Cream, has been defrauded out of tens of thousands of pounds by a personal assistant, a court heard.


Laureate Alpha Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met recently at the Opera House with Dorothy Koenig presiding.

Laureate Alpha Omicron meets at Opera House


He foresees the US and Europe standing shoulder to shoulder and says Germany will ``step up its contribution'' to help create a stable Iraq.

'The US and Europe standing shoulder to shoulder'


Taiwan may scrap a contentious plan to build a major petrochemical complex on reclaimed land on its western coast amid claims it could cause the extinction of an endangered species of dolphin, officials said.

Taiwan may scrap plan for petrochemical complex


UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan will brief the UN Security Council on Syria on Monday at 10 am EDT, likely by video conference, British Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant told reporters in New York.

Annan to brief UN Security Council on Syria on Monday


Enrolment update packs have been sent this week to the three million Kiwis enrolled to vote in the Election and Referendum on the voting system.


Golmaal 3 claims to be bigger and better: ``Golmaal 3'' which is slated to hit theatres this Diwali is indeed another rib-tickler.


Hollywood action star Bruce Willis has revealed that his daughters rule the roost when it comes to the dating game.

Bruce Willis's daughters rule the roost when it comes to dating


A woman testified in court Thursday against her estranged husband, who is accused of attacking her with a tire iron earlier this month in Greensburg.

Woman testifies against estranged husband accused of attacking her with tire iron


The Education Secretary took an embarrassing tumble as he strode along Downing Street on his way to a Cabinet meeting.

Education Secretary Michael Gove takes a tumble


Sprint Nextel is buying Virgin Mobile USA, a total equity value of approximately $483 mn.


Former state Rep. Jerome Cochran has filed papers to challenge House Speaker Kent Williams in this fall's election.

Cochran files papers to challenge Williams


Two inmates are accused of having edged weapons at Wyoming County Correctional Facility.


Veterans Day parades in Downtown Pittsburgh and McKeesport will detour bus service Thursday, but buses and the T will run on regular weekday schedules, the Port Authority said today.

Veterans Day parades in Pittsburgh, McKeesport to detour bus service


Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Carlos Beltran is expected to sign this week.

Carlos Beltran expected to sign this week


Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon recently threw a baby shower to celebrate the impending birth of her twins.


A bombing Sunday in Mosul killed an unidentified Iraqi politician, a local police official said.


This fall, Brooke has another announcement to make, but this time it's not happy news -- she has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer!

Brooke Burke Charvet diagnosed with thyroid cancer


The county's appointed regional superintendent was sworn in Monday at the DeKalb County Courthouse.


A popular south Norfolk horse show, which raised thousands of pounds for local good causes, is being wound up following the sudden death of one of its organisers.


A former corrections officer in Eastern Oregon has been sentenced to 20 days in jail and probation for smuggling diet pills to an inmate and manufacturing marijuana.


Labor MP admits asylum policy 'harsh' Updated: 12:26, Sunday November 25, 2012 Federal minister Tony Burke says changes to Labor's asylum seeker policy are 'very harsh' but necessary to stop people risking their lives at sea.


Markets opened higher in Canada Wednesday as data showed overall earnings by Canadian companies turned positive for the first time in nine months and a weak US dollar continued to send gold prices higher.


However, filmmaker Anil Sharma has decided to stand by his good friend's side and recently even announced his next film with Sunny

Anil Sharma stands by good friend Sunny Deol


Video analytics solutions developer VideoIQ recently announced that it is launching a new commercial structure within the company to help accelerate growth.

VideoIQ announces new commercial structure


The number of balance transfer cards has soared in the last two years, research by Moneyfacts.co.uk has revealed.


An Oklahoma lawyer who credited the lawyer discipline process for spurring his ``walk through sobriety'' has regained his law license.

Lawyer credits discipline process for spurring his ``walk through sobriety''


ALL nine PGRO Recommended List pea trials have been harvested with good yields averaging just less than five tonnes per hectare, says PGRO.


Despite historical declines in sales last year and the onslaught of solid state drives, hard disk drive shipments are expected to soar through 2014, representing 300,000 petabytes of capacity, according to a new study released by market research firm IDC.

Hard disk drive shipments to soar through 2014


Belarus and India have a great cooperation potential, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India Rajendra Kumar Tyagi on December 4.

Belarus and India have great cooperation potential, Alexander Lukashenko says


As it became known, Moody's, that revised its outlook on a number of major banks Tuesday, changed its forecast over Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo from stable to negative.

Moody's changes forecast for bofa, citi and Wells Fargo from stable to negative


Small livestock farmers face ``marginalisation'' because they cannot compete with agribusiness, the head of the UN food agency said Thursday.

Small livestock farmers face 'marginalisation':


Ford is asking tyre makers to work more closely with it, to deliver improvements in fuel economy, safety and environmental impact.


Airbus Military expects to sell 70 light and medium military aircraft to Africa over the next decade, as it shifts it focus to the African continent and other emerging markets.

Airbus Military focusing on African market


German consumer confidence is stabilizing but people remain wary that budget cuts will have a negative impact on their personal finances, a closely watched survey showed Wednesday, even as the government insisted that the economic crisis is over.


The Indians and Pirates were tied, 2-2, through three innings today at Progressive Field.

Indians and Pirates tied, 2-2, through three


FilterSense particulate sensors are ideal solutions for protecting blower, turbines and vacuum pumps in powder conveying, gas processing and heat recovery applications.

Particulate sensors protect blowers, turbines, pumps


REI, a retailer of outdoor gear and clothing, is planning to open a new store in Santa Barbara and relocate its current location in Santa Ana, California to the market place in Tustin, California.

REI plans to open new store in Santa Barbara


When violence erupted in a Lebanese border town with Syria over the weekend, reports quickly spread of the possibility of Syrian conflicts spilling over to its neighboring countries.

Violence erupts in Lebanese border town with Syria


State Police said a Masontown man was sentenced last week for possession of child pornography.

Man sentenced for possession of child pornography


IHS Inc. this week announced it had acquired PFC Energy, expanding its reach in both North America and key markets in Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.


OnLive, the online streaming instant-play video service which launched in the UK in September claims to have over one million UK subscribers already.

OnLive claims 'millions' of UK subscribers --


BART will swear in three new deputy police chiefs Tuesday, carrying out another change recommended by outside auditors to improve discipline and accountability in the transit system's police force.

BART to swear in new deputy police chiefs


Getinge AB today announced that it will extend its previously announced $53.00 per share cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Datascope Corp. until 12:00 midnight, New York City time, at the end of January 29, 2009, as such time may be extended.


Breitbart, who was behind investigations that led to the resignations of former Rep. Anthony Weiner and former Agriculture Department official Shirley Sherrod, died Thursday, March 1, 2012 in Los Angeles.

Conservative publisher Andrew Breitbart dies


Poe surpassed JV Ejercito in San Juan by a margin of 1,250 votes, according to the canvassed votes transmitted to the Commission on Elections server.


Two Cardinal Mooney seniors are scheduled to sign letters of intent in a ceremony today at the school, athletic director Bill Donivan said.

Two Cardinal Mooney seniors sign letters of intent today


Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev has demanded punishment for officials and businessmen who purchased medical equipment for state needs at exorbitant prices.


Country superstar-in-training Hunter Hayes is going on tour this fall.


Bethlehem is warning residents that they will have dirty water for the next few hours due to a large amount of demand on the city's water system.

Bethlehem residents may have dirty water


ELDERLY people have to walk up to four kilometres to get to their nearest bus stops in Leppington.


AFRICAN National Congress national executive member Tokyo Sexwale on Saturday dismissed reports that there are tensions between him and the party's national secretary, Gwede Mantashe.


In another blow to their already shattered image of quality, Toyota has announced a recall of 2010 Tacoma trucks.


HP has bought Palm for $1.2 billion, as the PC maker stages a dramatic entry into the smartphone market.


Michael Moore today called for Democrats to run ``beloved... good'' Hollywood stars like Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey as candidates and for the Obama administration to use Hollywood to ``help fashion'' its message.

Michael Moore calls on Democrats to run Tom Hanks and Oprah as candidates and use Hollywood to help fashion a message


By FOX 4 Web Producer An Olathe bank is closed after suffering a failure.


Salaries increased 3.7 percent in June, according to Indec national statistics bureau.

Salaries increase 3.7 percent in June, Indec


ArcelorMittal may be interested in acquiring Croatian rebar mill Zeljezara Split, sources close to the mill inform Steel Business Briefing.

ArcelorMittal may be interested in Croatian rebar mill


Israel has ``150 or more'' nuclear weapons, former US president Jimmy Carter, pictured in 2008, said at a press conference over the weekend, a spokesman for the literary festival at which he was speaking confirmed.

Israel has '150 or more' nuclear weapons:


A Singapore senior minister has urged Singaporeans to reset their priorities in life so as to make living in the fast developing city-state meaningful.

Singapore urged to reset their priorities


President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked all cabinet minister to ensure stability in all sectors in the run up to next year`s general election.

Yudhoyono asks ministers to ensure stability in all sectors


Illinois Tool Works Inc. reaffirmed its fourth-quarter and full-year profit forecasts on Monday.


MONTREAL - Maria Sharapova says she has pulled out of the Rogers Cup in Montreal because of a left foot injury.

Sharapova pulls out of Rogers Cup with foot injury


On Thursday , Toshiba Corp of Japan said it will likely to cut 4,500 jobs by the end of this March.


A man screamed abuse at Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt before hurling a bottle at the start line of the men's Olympic 100m final, a British court heard today.


Four unidentified persons were booked for attempt to murder after they fired at a police patrol party near Kalubahl area under Bullowal police station on Saturday, in which the cops had a narrow escape.

Four persons booked for firing at police in Bullowal


Energy efficiency consulting firm PECI on Wednesday said it has acquired Portland neighbor Paragon Consulting Services.


a soldier who had refused to serve in Afghanistan ``for reasons of principle'' has lost his appeal against a nine-month jail sentence.

Soldier who refused to serve in Afghanistan loses appeal


Attorney General-appointee Eric Holder, in his ongoing confirmation hearing today, fielded a question about waterboarding from Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy, then said, ``I agree with you that waterboarding is torture,'' CBS News reports.


EPA has determined that new or revised water quality standards are necessary to protect the Mississippi River in Missouri.

New water quality standards are necessary to protect the Mississippi River


Jeju Air will start flights from Incheon to Ho Chi Minh City, a first for low-cost carrier here.

Jeju Air to start flights to Ho Chi Minh City


Armie Hammer is in talks to play the Lone Ranger in Disney's bigscreen version of the iconic ``The Lone Ranger,'' opposite Johnny Depp as Tonto.


Gas Turbine Efficiency plc, a leading provider of proprietary cleantech systems for enhancing the performance of aviation and industrial gas turbines, hosted Florida Governor Charlie Crist and his wife on Monday, September 20 during an official visit to the company's Orlando office to review the company's clean technology solutions.

Gas Turbine Efficiency hosts Florida Governor Charlie Crist


Hong Kong stocks rose, with the benchmark index headed for its biggest weekly gain since January, after jobless claims in the US declined and companies from China Life Insurance Co. to Bank of China Ltd. reported higher profits.

Hong Kong stocks rise toward biggest weekly gain since January


Bell Canada has acquired full control of Virgin Mobile Canada, picking up the remaining 50 per cent it didn't already own in a $142-million deal.

Bell acquires all of Virgin Mobile Canada


Housing starts jumped 8.9% in November while building permits rose to the highest level in a year, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.


The Marshall football program announced its 2013 recruiting class Wednesday, welcoming 29 new players to the team.

Marshall football announces 2013 recruiting class


Taiwan plans to open semi-official trade offices in six cities in China in the next two months.


Supervalu, the nation's third largest grocery retailer, has launched ``nutrition iQ,'' a nutrition information program designed to help consumers make better-informed, food choices while shopping.

Supervalu launches nutrition information program


Greendale native Jane Kaczmarek will appear in an upcoming episode of NBC's Law & Order:

Jane Kaczmarek to appear on ``Law & Order:


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday lauded the ``incredible contribution'' of Indian Americans in her country and said the people to people relationship was at the heart of the ties between the two countries.

Hillary Clinton lauds 'incredible contribution' of Indian Americans


The Wall Street Journal today launched SafeHouse, a service that allows users to upload and submit tips, information, documents or files directly to the Journal.

Wall Street Journal launches ``SafeHouse''


A husband hacked his wife to death here in Bastipur, Siraha on Sunday morning.


Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will visit Brunei Darussalam next month, the first by the Chinese premier to the Sultanate.

China's premier Wen Jiabao to visit Brunei


The jobless rate edged up to 5.3 per cent in February from a downwardly revised 5.2 per cent in January, with the number of people employed barely rising.


Arab foreign ministers meeting in Cairo on Wednesday will reject foreign intervention in Libya, a senior Arab League official said, as the West considered military action.

Arabs to reject foreign intervention in Libya


In the face of mounting anger over comments he made at the weekend, Bernie Ecclestone has issued an apology, claiming that his comments have been misunderstood.


Royal Bank of Canada says it has acquired a wealth management firm based in Hong Kong with about 50 staff members, beefing up its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Royal Bank acquires wealth management firm in Hong Kong


Neotrope is helping to ensure small businesses can manage their budgets and not cross their own debt ceiling when doing PR and promotion, by rolling back service pricing on Send2Press® Newswire press release writing and targeted news distribution packages to 2008 levels.

Neotrope rolls back service pricing on Send2Press newswire press release and targeted news distribution packages to 2008 levels


Autopsy results for the 15-month-old baby found dead at an Alymer daycare earlier this week are inconclusive, Gatineau police said.

Autopsy results for baby found dead at daycare 'inconclusive'


Alec Baldwin says 30 Rock will go off the air at the end of next season, according to New York magazine.

Will '30 Rock' go off the air next season?


A roadside bomb killed two American soldiers patrolling eastern Baghdad yesterday, the US military said, announcing the first combat deaths in the capital in a week.

Roadside bomb kills two US soldiers on patrol in Baghdad


Serena Software, a leading application developer of lean business process management solutions, today launched a suite of application solutions specifically designed for federal agencies.

Serena Software launches suite of application solutions for federalagencies


The US, the EU and Russia condemned North Korea's reported nuclear test Monday as a violation of UN resolutions and promised to take the isolated regime before the Security Council.

US, EU and Russia condemn North Korean nuclear test


Gov. James Douglas declared a state of emergency on Monday in four counties, including Bennington, as crews worked to restore power to thousands of homes that have been without it since Friday's ice storm.


A forest employee was injured late on Wednesday evening at Sangrama on Srinagar-Baramulla highway when he was going to his home after offering prayers.


The Dallas Stars have hired former NHL player Gary Roberts as a player development consultant.

Stars hire Gary Roberts as player development consultant


Dairy giant Fonterra is opening its online dairy products trading platform globalDairyTrade, to allow other dairy companies to sell their products on the platform.

Fonterra opens up online trading platform


City of Dreams announced a wealth of exciting new events and entertainment attractions to celebrate its second anniversary as Macau's most dynamic and innovative multi-day stay leisure and entertainment destination.

City of Dreams celebrates second anniversary


The Federal Flood Commission on Thursday said that all main rivers including Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej were flowing normal.


British pop singer Robbie Williams proposed to actress girlfriend Ayda Field live on a Sydney commercial radio station on Friday.


Namibia comfortably beat Bermuda by six wickets in a friendly cricket match at Willowmore Park in Benoni on Saturday.


Two MULTA terrorists have been arrested by Army at Goalpara district.


An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on Saturday ordered that former President Pervez Musharraf should be sent to jail in a case of illegally placing top judges under house arrest when he had imposed emergency rule in 2007, court officials said.

Anti-terrorism court orders Musharraf be sent to jail


A METRO police officer was injured in a motorcycle accident on the HOV lane of the SW Freeway this morning.

METRO officer injured in motorcycle accident


Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the Internet water, Tiger Woods 4th mistress is alleged to exist.


Road closures begin today for the Barclays at Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale.


Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu wished a speedy recovery to actor Rana Daggubati on her microblogging page who fractured his left arm recently.

Bipasha Basu wishes a speedy recovery to Rana Daggubati


Maria Shriver has pulled the trigger on her marriage ... she just filed for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger ... and we've learned, there is no prenup.


VitalSmarts, an innovator in corporate training and organizational performance, released Change Anything Training, its newest training course designed for organizations that are tired of yielding little-to-no change in employee behavior despite substantial investments in performance management.

VitalSmarts releases change Anything training


The Sharks have re-signed utility Wade Graham to a new contact which will see him remain at the club for a further two years.


Consumer prices fell for the third consecutive month in December, according to the US Department of Labor.


``SOA is evolving beyond its traditional roots in its remote-procedure-call style to encompass the forms of interaction found in representation state transfer, Web-oriented architecture and event-driven architecture,'' said Jess Thompson, research vice president at Gartner.Â ''Additionally, SOA-enabled initiatives, such as software as a service, business process management and cloud computing, are increasing in popularity and adoption.

SOA is evolving beyond traditional roots


Fergie and fiancé Josh Duhamel have sparked pregnancy rumours after being given baby gifts.

Fergie and fiancé Josh Duhamel sparked pregnancy rumours


CYPRIOT police said a five-year-old boy died in a locked car in hot weather after his surgeon father was called away for an emergency operation.

Boy dies in car after father called away


A US Magistrate Judge issued the ruling Monday and says Riley and former Public Safety Director Chris Murphy need to be available to testify.


Levin residents have been told to boil their water after heavy rain caused problems at the local water treatment plant.


US singer-actress Jessica Simpson said ``motherhood is a dream'' Monday on the series premiere of Katie Couric's talk show, ``Katie.''

Jessica Simpson says motherhood 'a dream'


A City of Victoria bylaw officer has been charged with assault after it was alleged he straddled a man and punched him repeatedly in the head.

Victoria bylaw officer charged with assault


Eight militants were killed and three soldiers suffered injuries during exchange of fire in upper tehsil of Orakzai Agency on Saturday, officials said.


Australian shares closed flat but off its morning lows as investors remained concerned about European and US debt.


A drug addict young man allegedly committed suicide after killing his wife and three-year-old son at his house near Shyampur bazaar in the town Sunday night.

Addict commits 'suicide' after killing wife, son


This Easter Sunday was the coldest on record after temperatures fell to -12.5C in Braemar, central Scotland.


TWINKLE toes Bruce Forsyth signed a £500,000 deal to return to Strictly Come Dancing - then proved he's still got it by jiving down a catwalk with a model barely a quarter his age.


An Indiana man is sentenced in a contraband cigarette case with ties to Tupelo.

Man sentenced in contraband cigarette case


Country music legend Jimmy Dean and his wife escaped a fire that heavily damaged their house in Virginia.


Jamelle Hagins' dunk with 21 seconds left lifted Delaware over Northeastern 54-52 on Wednesday night.

Hagins lifts Delaware over Northeastern 54-52


Iomega, an EMC company, has released single-drive eGo portable and desktop hard drives, including a new smaller model with up to 1TB in capacity, new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portable and desktop models, and new FireWire 800 Mac edition portable and desktop HDDs with up to 2TB of capacity.

Iomega releases eGo portable, desktop Hard drives


Colombia should legalize and regulate marijuana now and not wait for the United States, said former president Cesar Gaviria Monday.


French President Nicholas Sarkozy arrived in Athens today in a bid to secure ``golden deals'', Ta Nea daily said.

Sarkozy arrives in Athens for ``golden deals''


DHA, a component in fish body oil obscurely known as docosahexaenoic acid may help prevent some cognitive dysfunction in older adults, say researchers.

DHA in fish oil may prevent cognitive dysfunction


Jake Gyllenhaal has reportedly been telling friends he wants to marry girlfriend Reese Witherspoon at Christmas.

Jake Gyllenhaal to marry Reese Witherspoon at Christmas?


Markets pared some gains in noon trades after the government revealed inflation for the month of May to be higher than expected.


Former Somerset captain and renowned cricket writer and broadcaster Peter Roebuck committed suicide at a hotel in South Africa on Saturday soon after reportedly being questioned by police.

Cricket writer Peter Roebuck commits suicide


Former MP Louise Mensch, who previously declined to comment on whether she had had cosmetic surgery, admits that she did have a facelift as she joins a Newsnight debate on how the government should regulate the industry.

Louise Mensch admits she did have a facelift


Gold, little changed in London, may gain as a weakening dollar and rising prices of other metals boost demand.


An east Tennessee creamery is recalling a line of its cheese because of the potential for bacterial contamination.

East Tennessee creamery recalling cheese


Mumbai , Jan 6 MCX-SX INR January futures contract remained weak and today ended further lower towards 48.76 from 4869 previously on the currency derivatives segment of the MCX Stock Exchange on dollar demand from banks amid stronger dollar overseas.


THE donkey derby, one of the most popular events at the annual Muswell Hill Festival, WILL go ahead next month after organisers couldn't bear to axe it.


US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has been hit by credit card fraud, various media report.

Chief Justice John Roberts hit by credit card fraud


SPECIALIST food wholesaler Blayney is opening a new cold warehouse for central western NSW, according to the ABC.

Food wholesaler to open new cold warehouse


A police officer is charged with aggravated assault, accused of stabbing a woman in Devils Lake last weekend.

Police officer accused of stabbing a woman in Devils Lake


United Nations, Nov 13 India was disturbed by the rise of intolerance worldwide and troubled by the resources being made available to groups that misuse religion to ``propagate their extremist agendas'', Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed said here.Addressing an inter-faith meeting of the UN General Assembly, Ahamed said Wednesday that modern society should not tolerate extremism and violence.

India disturbed by rise of intolerance worldwide:


A Brandon man has pleaded guilty to weapon offences after an iPod linked him to a pair of semi-automatic rifles.


Wilson Chandler leads Nuggets past Lakers It's a good thing Danilo Gallinari was a late scratch for the Denver Nuggets.


Barack Obama, the US Democratic presidential candidate, has arrived in Afghanistan, his campaign aide says.


Some private water wells in a Gulf coast county have tested positive for arsenic.

Some private wells test positive for arsenic


Veteran Malayam actor Thilakan died in a Thiruvanathapuram hospital early on Monday morning.


State Sen. Daniel Squadron became the first public official to call on criminally-charged Malcolm Smith to resign.

Nys Sen. Daniel Squadron calls on Malcolm Smith to resign


Holland The governor signed new critical dunes legislation today that supporters say does a better job than the current law of protecting private property rights.

Governor signs new critical dunes legislation


Cuban President, Raul Castro, saw off his Bolivian counterpart Evo Morales, who concluded on Monday a brief working visit to the Caribbean nation.

Cuban President Raul Castro sees off bolivia's Evo Morales


Fire destroyed a West Lincoln garage Wednesday afternoon, melting vinyl doors and gutting the interior of Topps Towing on Port Davidson Road.


``For many people, this time of year involves journeying as we 'go home for Christmas' and as I think of that I cannot help but think of the millions in our world who are homeless.

'I cannot help but think of the millions who are homeless'


Authorities say an Albuquerque man has been indicted in a prostitution case.

Albuquerque man is indicted in prostitution case


Gloucestershire Police have released footage of an altercation involving a cyclist and a pedestrian as they appeal for those involved and any witnesses to come forward.

Police release footage of altercation as they appeal for those involved to come forward


Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft has introduced a reverse pricing flex on its oversubscribed pre-export financing.

Gazprom Neft introduces reverse pricing flex


US President Barack Obama is to call on NATO allies to send more troops to Afghanistan, when he addresses the nation Tuesday night, announcing his order to deploy 30,000 more US soldiers to that country.

Obama calls on NATO allies to send more troops to Afghanistan


Croatian telecommunications equipment manufacturer Ericsson Nikola Tesla has signed a HRK 22 million network upgrade deal with Montenegro's Crnogorski Telekom.

'Ericsson Nikola Tesla signs deal with Crnogorski Telekom'


Double Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington has revealed how he broke a childhood vow to himself by signing on to star in his latest subway thriller 'The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3′.

Denzel Washington broke childhood vow starring in latest subway thriller


A suicide attack and two car bombs killed up to 18 soldiers and civilians near Mosul in northern Iraq on Monday, police and local officials said.


Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will take a medical leave to have surgery on his kidney on Thursday morning.

Houston Texans d coordinator Wade Phillips taking medical leave


As well as announcing the BlackBerry 10.1 software update, and the new BlackBerry Q5 smartphone, the company's CEO Thorsten Heins also revealed at BlackBerry Live that BlackBerry World, the company's app store now has more than 120,000 apps.


Mohali, Dec 2 Stressing the need to build world-class educational institutions in the country, Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Sunday regretted that many universities in the country were just teaching shops.


Tehran, Sep 3 The Iranian parliament Thursday rejected two of the three proposed female cabinet ministers and approved only Marzieh Vahid-Dastjerdi as health minister, the first-ever female minister in the 30-year history of the Islamic republic.

Iranian parliament rejects two female ministers


OAKLAND, Calif. ' Citing a strain on limited crime-fighting resources, police officers pleaded with Occupy Oakland protesters Friday to leave their encampment at the City Hall plaza where a man was shot and killed the night before.

Oakland police plead with protesters to leave


The US Army says eight American soldiers have been charged in the Oct. 3 death of a fellow soldier in southern Afghanistan.

Eight US soldiers charged in death of fellow soldier in Afghanistan


A 22-year-old Springfield woman, injured in a Massachusetts Turnpike crash early Sunday morning, remains in critical condition today at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, a hospital spokeswoman said.

Springfield woman remains in critical condition


A 29-year-old man was injured late Sunday when in a violent wreck in the Gig Harbor area.

Man injured in violent wreck in Gig Harbor area


Toyota, the world's second biggest automaker, is building its second plant in India to boost production in a key growing market.


Qantas will slash fuel surcharges for economy seats on international flights by as much as two-thirds to close a loophole in its alliance with Emirates, which allowed frequent flyers to avoid hundreds of dollars in fees.

Qantas slashes fuel surcharges to close loophole


The number of single mothers in the United States is steadily increasing and their lower incomes are a major concern, an expert says.

Number of single mothers in us increasing


A week-long semester break began for 385,000 kids in Styria and Upper Austria this morning after they received their grades for the first semester.

Semester break begins in Styria and Upper Austria


Tributes have poured in for a 34-year-old man from Sidcup who died last week.


Firefighters were called to a small fire at Lunar House last night after reports flickering could be seen by a first floor window.

Firefighters called to small fire in Lunar House


A Lexington man has been taken to a hospital after lightning struck near where he was standing.

Man taken to hospital after lightning strike


A dog is reunited with its owner after 10 years had gone by since she was awarded to the man's ex-wife in a divorce case.


Quest Diagnostics agreed Friday to acquire Celera Corp. for about $344 million as the company seeks to expand in gene-based medical testing.


A £2.9 BILLION project to improve water quality in the UK hits Knutsford on Monday, June 29.

Project to improve water quality hits Knutsford


With earnings momentum on the rise, the S&P 500 seems to have few hurdles ahead as it continues to power higher, its all-time high a not-so-distant goal.


MTNL slashed ISD call rates for its VoIP subscribers to Re.1 per minute as compared to Rs.2-3 per minute charged at present.

Mtnl slashes ISD call rates for VoIP subscribers to Re.1 per minute


King & Spalding advised Sadara Chemical Company during the tendering and bid evaluation for an operations and maintenance agreement for packaging and shipping with Al Majdouie De Rijke Limited Company.

King & Spalding advises Sadara on operations and maintenance agreement


Lulu Hypermarket launched a two-week food festival yesterday.


A driver who traded seats with a passenger to avoid arrest for driving with a suspended license was arrested anyway.

Driver trades seats with passenger to avoid arrest


A COMPANY that has been struggling to survive for more than a year is on the verge of going into administration, it emerged last night.

Company struggling to survive is on verge of going into administration


In another push to deal with soaring gas prices, President Bush is expected today to lift an executive ban on offshore drilling that has stood since his father was president.

Bush to lift executive ban on offshore drilling


SEI is to power True Potential's platform, which is set to launch in time for the ISA season.


Nine people have already pleaded guilty to various charges and four others have been indicted -- and federal officials said Tuesday that more charges are coming.


Congressman Allen West, a 1983 graduate of The University of Tennessee, has endorsed Congressman Chuck Fleischmann.

Congressman Allen West endorses Chuck Fleischmann


Louisiana Tech will put its modest three-game winning streak on the line this weekend when the Lady Techsters look for their second straight tournament title in as many weeks when they travel to participate in the Bulldog Classic hosted by Mississippi State on Friday through Sunday.

Techsters look for second straight tournament title


Faith in Action offers seniors in the greater Danville area an opportunity to get up and move, with ``Body & Soul,'' a free, weekly body movement class.

Faith in Action offers body movement class


Whitney â€`` who debuted tracks from her upcoming LP 'I Look To You' in London last week - said: ``It's great to be back, it's more like riding a horse. A bike you can stop, break. Sometimes you've got to pull the horse reins back, you've got to hold the rein a little betterâ€¦'' Whitney â€`` who has a 16-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina, with ex-husband Bobby Brown â€`` insists her style of music has changed because it represents everything she's been through. She said: ``I'm a lot wiser now, certainly a lot older. Things mean a lot more to me. I have a 16-year-old daughter, which makes a lot of changes in a woman's life. I think the songs themselves will speak to you when you hear them. And you'll understand where I am and the changes I've gone through for the better.`` In the past few years Whitney has battled serious drug addictions and gone through a bitter divorce battle.

Whitney houston: 'it's great to be back'


Il Divo singer David Miller wed opera star Sarah Joy Kabanuck in New York on Saturday.


RADIOACTIVE waste from Australia's first uranium processing plant will be dumped at a western Sydney tip so the NSW Government can sell a multi-million dollar harbourfront property.

Radioactive waste dumped in western Sydney


A car alarm scared off a burglary suspect who had broken into a local home after removing an air conditioner.


Agri-business giant Cargill is selling its Billings animal feed operation to up-and-comer WestFeeds, which expects to finalize the deal next month.


Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney revealed yesterday that he is planning to go into management when he calls time on his playing career.

Wayne Rooney plans to go into management


Actress TIA MOWRY has opened up about her long and painful battle with endometriosis which prompted her to undergo two operations in a bid to have children.

TIA Mowry opens up about endometriosis battle


The American Academy of Neurology today launched a new medical journal, called Neurology ® Clinical Practice, to help doctors best treat the one in six people worldwide who have a neurologic disorder such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy or stroke.

American Academy of Neurology launches new medical journal


Shillong, Jun 29 Meghalaya is all set to have a mining policy to regulate unscientific mining in different areas of this mineral rich state, official sources said here today.


Trivitron has set up a medical technology park in Chennai to manufacture an indigenous line of products designed specifically for Indian markets, reports Zee News.

Trivitron sets up medical technology park in Chennai


JD Wetherspoon Plc, a UK pub chain with 775 outlets, gained the most in six months in London trading after saying total sales rose over the holiday period.

JD Wetherspoon gains most in six months after saying sales rose