Coface has reported a return to positive growth in turnover over nine months at +1.9% at current structure, and at +0.6% at constant structure and exchange rates.


Friday, Romney for President announced it has raised more than $32 million so far in the primary.

Romney raises more than $32 million for primary


Both Shell and Statoil have received approval from the National Marine Fisheries Service to conduct seismic studies in the Chukchi Sea thanks to a new decision by a federal court.

Shell, Statoil to conduct seismic studies in Chukchi Sea


The strike by junior doctors of state-run MGM hospital here entered the second day today.

Strike by junior doctors at MGM hospital enter second day


A Raeford man died after a wreck Wednesday night on Fort Bragg, post officials said Thursday.

Raeford man dies in wreck Wednesday on Fort Bragg


A senior Iranian diplomat linked to Iran's reformists was detained in Tehran in March, possibly as part of a crackdown on dissidents ahead of the June presidential election, sources familiar with the case told Reuters on Tuesday.

Senior Iranian diplomat detained in March- sources


A Lorain County Community College nursing student was crowned the 29th Apple Festival queen Saturday, beating out eight others.


Firefighters gained ground on a number of wildfires across the West but struggled in southern Idaho, where winds fanned a fast-moving blaze across nearly 300 square miles of sagebrush and dry grass, authorities said Monday.

Firefighters gain ground but struggle in Idaho


The FBI says a Georgia father and his three young children have been found dead, nearly two weeks after he was thought to have fled the state with them.

Georgia father and three children found dead


Former prime minister Khaleda Zia not apply to the government for her release, a lawyer said Tuesday.

Khaleda will not apply for release: lawyer


A four hour standoff in Boston ended when a swat team storms the apartment house and no one was inside.


God has spoken directly to Pat Robertson, revealing the identity of the next president of the United States.


Management guru Dr CK Prahalad, who pioneered the bottom-of-the-pyramid idea, passed away on Saturday morning in San Diego, US after a brief illness.


A 19-year-old Barstow man was ordered Wednesday to stand trial for murder, in connection with an attempted robbery.


Downers Grove police said an apologetic, intoxicated and jilted Downers Grove man was arrested for filing a false report after he was accused of calling police and asked them to arrest his wife for DUI, police said Monday.

Downers Grove man arrested for filing false report


Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton looked perfectly relaxed and comfortable as they came ``home'' to St Andrews.

Prince William and Kate Middleton come 'home' to St Andrews


The Orioles split a doubleheader with the Boston Red Sox, winning the opener 6-5, and getting trounced in the second game, 18-9.


President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday issued strict directives to Interior Ministry to take gigantic efforts for the restoration of law and order in the country adding that the terrorists and extremists will be defeated at all cost.

Terrorists & extremists will be defeated:


A Virginia Tech spokesman confirmed that as of Tuesday morning, seven undrafted Hokies players have, or will, sign a contract with an NFL team as free agents.

Seven undrafted Hokies will sign with NFL teams as free agents


President Mohamed Morsi began his official visit to Brazil on Tuesday as part of a three day trip as the head of a large economic delegation.


Ross Video has entered into a five-year agreement with Canadian multimedia company CTVglobemedia to provide production control room technologies for all CTV properties.

Ross Video enters agreement with CTVglobemedia


'Transformers' star Shia LaBeouf got popped last night for a DUI.


About 100 gallons of fuel was reported stolen from a construction site in the 3000 block of North Eighth Street.


Reliever Doug Brocail, who appeared in a career-high 72 games last season, re-signed with the Astros on Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, plus incentives.


The 64th annual Cinnamon family reunion was held Sunday at Breckenridge Community Center.

64th annual Cinnamon family reunion is held


A thief was robbed of his clean getaway last Friday by the sharp eyes of a local resident.


A qualified electrician will be on hand at the events, in Durham and Bishop Auckland, to check the safety of appliances from kettles to tree lights.

Electrician to check safety of appliances


The DISD has announced that it will be restructuring leadership staff, which means that dozens of positions will be eliminated.


A Vikings stadium bill will face an unexpected hurdle before reaching a full Senate vote.


A 21-year-old male University student was arrested Thursday morning after crashing his car into a Tennessee Street residence.

University student arrested after crashing car into residence


Andrei Kostitsyn scored a goal and added two assists in Montreal's 5-0 drubbing of the Ottawa Senators.

Kostitsyn scores goal and adds two assists


The wheat growers of the district are being deprived of fair price of their produces allegedly due to a syndicate of businessmen and slow pace of procurement drive of the government.


Illinois Tool Works Inc. said Friday that it will raise its quarterly dividend to 36 cents from 34 cents.


PayPal launches the PayPal kit for Non-Profits which is addressed to a variety of organisations that accept donations online.


Republican John McCain on Monday called for greater oversight of the Bush administration's proposed bailout of US financial markets, saying the massive $700 billion plan being crafted by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson needed broader supervision.


A man has been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon after an armed response team was called to an incident.

Man arrested after armed response team called to incident


Donnie Avery was carted off the field in Thursday's game with a potentially serious right knee injury.

Donnie Avery carted off field w/ knee injury


Macquarie Infrastructure Group, owner of stakes in nine toll roads across six countries, said it is likely to split into two units and is reviewing its management arrangements with parent Macquarie Group Ltd. based company said in a statement today.

Macquarie Infrastructure Group likely to split in two


The Backstreet Boys have announced a boycott of BP because of the massive oil spill.


South Africa midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi joined English Premier League club Fulham from Golden Arrows for an undisclosed fee on Thursday.


A STUDENT has been charged with stealing a meerkat from a zoo, police revealed today.


The Swiss investors in Pakistan are satisfied with their current business result and foresee further investments to consolidate their market position.

Swiss investors foresee further investments


The details released by the LNP leader show that he is pocketing $12,000 a month from the party for his campaigning outside of State Parliament.

LNP leader Campbell Newman pockets $12,000-a-month from the party


Mini stars building sets distributed by Edushape Ltd. of Deer Park, NY, and sold at small retail stores nationwide, online at Toys R Us.com, Amazon.com and CSN on walmart.com from January 2007 through December 2009.


Hudson City Council members Dec. 9 discussed a proposal in a letter from an Akron resident who suggested Route 8 be designated as an interstate highway to make the communities along the route more attractive to relocating businesses.


A well-known journalist and fight fan once said privately that glory is a thoroughly illiberal concept, meaning the more evolved among us should be able to overcome our fixation on winning and heroism.

'Glory is a thoroughly illiberal concept'


Strategies have been devised to reduce the rate of recidivism among prisoners, through a rehabilitation programme, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop.

Strategies devised to reduce recidivism among prisoners


Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier has resigned, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced in a last-minute news conference Monday night.

Foreign Affairs minister Bernier resigns


After striking a loan deal last week for forward Carlo Costly, the Houston Dynamo reinforced their central midfield with the signing of Brazilian Luiz Camargo on Tuesday.

Dynamo reinforce midfield with signing of Luiz Camargo


Four men have been charged for the burglaries of at least 10 homes in north Harris County after a suspect was seen fleeing after robbing a neighbor's residence.

Four men charged with burglaries of at least 10 homes in north Harris County


A Douglas man was jailed for 10 months yesterday for possessing indecent images of children on his mobile phone.

Douglas man jailed for indecent images of children on mobile


A man, 68, injured in the blasts at the Raspadskaya mine, in Kemerovskaya region of Russia, died, increasing the death toll from the deadly May 9 accident in Mejdurechensk to 68.

A man injured in blasts at Raspadskaya mine dies


A man is out of intensive care after trying to amputate his own arm.


Verizon Wireless today launched of VZ Navigator 5.0, the newest version of its map, navigation and local search service.

Verizon Wireless launches VZ Navigator 5.0


Rochelle Wiseman 'had' to have a Vera Wang dress for her wedding to Marvin Humes.

Rochelle Wiseman 'had to have' Vera Wang dress


While he awaits to hear the final decision on the National College Baseball Writers Association's Stopper of the Year award, the NCBWA has named Jimmie Sherfy to their All-American first team.

Sherfy named NCBWA first team All-American


China Customs has signed bilateral cooperation agreements with 60 countries and regions and established a global network for law enforcement cooperation, according to information from the border law enforcement security seminar held by the General Administration of Customs.

China Customs establishes global network for law enforcement cooperation


The law firm of Baldassare & Mara, LLC has leased 2,360 square feet at 570 Broad Street in Newark, representing the first commitment at the 15-story tower since The Berger Organization purchased a controlling interest in 570 Broad Street LLC, a partnership, earlier this year.

Baldassare & Mara, LLC leases at 570 Broad Street in Newark


Two men were killed in separate accidents between Monday night and Tuesday morning.


Comedian Lenny Henry is to feature in the his first radio advertising campaign for Premier Inn.

Lenny Henry to feature in first radio campaign for Premier Inn


Lord Mandelson has called for a new ``progressive compact'' between government and business capable of delivering high-tech jobs and ensuring the UK does not miss the boat for new clean technologies as it has in the past with wind and nuclear energy.

Mandelson calls for ``progressive compact with business''


STOCKTON, Calif. Anthony Brown had 12 points and eight rebounds to lead Pacific to a 59-53 victory over UC Irvine on Saturday in a Big West Conference game at Spanos Center.

Brown leads Pacific to a 59-53 victory over UC Irvine


Robert Baltovich has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the 1990 killing of his girlfriend Elizabeth Bain.


One of the key points in understanding how disruption works is to recognize that as old industries fail, new industries grow up to take their place.


ANC veteran Kader Asmal will resign from parliament at the end of the month after 14 years on the ruling party benches.


The CCWD Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 3pm.

CCWD to hold Special Meeting on Thursday May 5, 2011


Jason Isaacs says Taylor Lautner, who plays his son in the new thriller ``Abduction,'' could be the next big action star and compares him to Jackie Chan.

Jason Isaacs compares Taylor Lautner to Jackie Chan


BNY Mellon today announced that it has been appointed transfer agent for Seadrill Ltd..

BNY Mellon appointed transfer agent for Seadrill Ltd.


Republican Sen.-elect John Boozman says he'll support a GOP moratorium on earmarks in the Senate.


His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians has left for US to meet with benefactors of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and to discuss Mother See programs implemented by them, the Information Services of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin reported.


Bosnia has expelled two Iranian diplomats suspected of spying, including contacting a radical Muslim leader, a security ministry source said today.

Bosnia expels Iranian diplomats suspected of spying


A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with sodomy and sex abuse.

Man arrested, charged with sodomy and sex abuse


Kyle Busch won the Nationwide race at Charlotte Saturday but hasn't won a Sprint Cup race there.

Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race at Charlotte


A pregnant and diabetic woman had her insulin and ice packs confiscated by Transportation Security Administration screeners while boarding a flight from Denver to Phoenix.

Insulin confiscated by Transportation Security Administration screeners


Healthspace, the personal health organiser website run by Connecting for Health which will soon allow patients to have email consultations with their GP, has be named NHS Website of the Year.

Healthspace named 'NHS website of the Year'


Regional bank Comerica is seeing some bearish options trade today with the purchase of 5,000 July 40 puts and the sale of the same amount of July 35 puts.


The Clark County Republican headquarters in Hazel Dell was vandalized sometime before 3 am today, causing a couple thousand dollars in damages to the glass front door and two windows, Clark County GOP Chairwoman Stephanie McClintock said.

Clark County GOP headquarters vandalized


White Oak United Methodist Church is celebrating 85 years of ministry and service to the community.

White Oak United Methodist celebrates 85 years


The Milwaukee County medical examiner's office says the man collapsed and died Tuesday after using a snowblower at his home.

Man collapses, dies after using snowblower at home


Car bombs and gunmen struck new US allies, police and civilians Sunday in northern Iraq, killing at least 42 people.

Car bombs, gunmen strike US allies in Iraq


Naomi Campbell hints at botox Updated: 14:15, Thursday February 21, 2013 Naomi Campbell has hinted she uses Botox.


Another of the Preston movers on Tuesday's deadline day was Harry Bunn, who has returned to Man City.


A North Port firefighter was charged with DUI after he was stopped early Friday.


Fog has been disrupting river communication between Paturia and Dau-latdia for few days.


AP Real Estate Writer US builders spent slightly more in September on home construction, partially offsetting losses in public schools, roads and government offices.


After receiving a bye in the second round of the National Football League last weekend, Longford are back in Division 4 action at Pearse Park on Saturday next and are clearly facing a tough task against Limerick who have started the season well with wins away to London and at home to Carlow.

Longford facing tough task against Limerick


All you office fruit fans out there are likely to be hopeful people, if a new study is to be believed.

Office fruit fans 'likely to be hopeful'


Kate Michelman has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, announced in a statement today in the Huffington Post.


ALTHOUGH there is talk in the market that cement prices in Malaysia will go up again next month, industry sources are unsure whether it will happen.


BJP leader LK Advani will reach Kerala tomorrow as part of his anti-corruption yatra in the southern and central districts of the state for two days.


The Housing Authority is providing a quick repair loan to its customers who were affected by Hurricane Tomas or want to ensure that their houses are secure enough.

Housing Authority provides quick repair loans


Animetrics, a developer of face recognition-based biometric systems, has announced it has been awarded three new patents for technology and methods used in its systems.


by investors last month, McGraw-Hill announced today that it will split into two separate public companies:

McGraw-Hill to split into two companies:


Sanford plans to hold a public meeting Monday at City Hall to spark ``a community conversation of compassion'' on ways of memorializing Trayvon Martin, a Miami Gardens teenager who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in February.

Sanford to hold 'community conversation' on memorializing Trayvon Martin


Leadbay is launching a free bidding alert service to allow brokers to target clients more effectively.


Phoebe Snow, whose signature hit Poetry Man established her as a leading singer-songwriter, has died in New Jersey aged 60.


Veteran Hollywood talent agent Ed Limato, who helped turn actors such as Mel Gibson, Denzel Washington and Kevin Costner into big stars, died Saturday after being in ill health for some time, according to news reports.


Google has announced it's going to acquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion.

Google acquires Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion


``If he is defeated, he will die on Libyan soil,'' Ali al-Ahmed, director of Institute for (Persian) Gulf Affairs told Press TV on Monday.


Thirteen years after his wife disappeared, a Prince George, BC, man has been sentenced to life in prison for her murder, but the couple's adult children remain conflicted about her death.

Prince George man sentenced for wife's murder


A missile test out of New Mexico left contrails over Las Vegas Thursday morning.

Missile test leaves contrails over Las Vegas


Health inequalities in British children have widened over ten years, according to a study of young people between 1999 and 2009.

Health inequalities in UK children widening


A Gilbert teen was arrested after he allegedly threatened his mom with a kitchen knife then stole her car, according to a Gilbert police report.

Gilbert teen allegedly threatens mom with knife, steals car


Cartoon Network has announced the launch of its dedicated, African website www.cartoonnetworkafrica.com.

Cartoon Network launches dedicated African website


Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, left Westminster Abbey after they were married this morning.

Prince William and Catherine leave Westminster Abbey


The paedophile case involving Anthony Michael Dobson, a Norwegian national and his Gambian accomplice, Mustapha Drammeh, continued at the Brikama Magistrates' Court before Magistrate Johnny Njie.


LOTHIANS list MSP Fiona Hyslop has lost her education post in a cabinet re-shuffle by First Minister Alex Salmond.


Google Inc. co-founder Larry Page is taking over as CEO in an unexpected shake-up that upstaged the Internet search leader's fourth-quarter earnings.

Google co-founder Larry Page takes over as CEO


Etihad Airways, in conjunction with TT Services, has launched a new online visa processing service for all Etihad passengers travelling to the United Arab Emirates from India.

Etihad Airways launches new online visa processing service


PARKING standards for new supermarkets are to be reinforced by Angus Council to avoid challenges in the wake of approval for Sainsbury's Montrose development.


Colin Firth has claimed that he is too old to be considered a sex symbol.


Chemical company BASF SE said Wednesday it is temporarily closing 80 plants worldwide due to slumping demand and cutting production at 100 more, including facilities in Texas and Louisiana.


China is building the world's largest breeding base for sex-shy giant panda in southwest Sichuan province in an efforts to increase the population of the endangered animal.

China builds breeding base for giant panda


The US dollar is ``seriously overvalued,'' mostly against the Chinese renminbi and some other Asian currencies, according to a new study published on Wednesday.

US dollar 'seriously overvalued' -- study


He's apparently playing through a case of plantar fasciitis, which is a little scary.


Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa could be facing a deportation crisis in the coming weeks, after warnings that it will be impossible to meet the deadline to regularise their stay in the country.

Zimbabweans in sa facing deportation crisis


Early voting in the runoff election for Place 6 on the Olney ISD Board of Trustees continues through Tuesday, June 21.


Team West-Tec will return to British Formula 3 at Silverstone this weekend with Mexican Juan Carlos Sistos taking the wheel of one of the team's National Class Dallara F307s.


A bomb exploded yesterday in a Tripoli street housing the Algerian, Greek and Saudi embassies, lightly damaging a car.


The Tim Hortons chain of coffee shops has closed 36 money-losing restaurants in New England and will shut down 18 kiosks in the region in the next few days, a company spokesman said Thursday.

Tim Hortons to close 36 restaurants in New England


A senior citizen out on his evening walk died on Friday after he reportedly fell into a manhole dug up by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi.

Senior citizen dies after falling into manhole


Education Department fined $50,000 over school accident which left a teenage girl with permanent injuries.

Education department fined $50,000 for school accident


Taiwan's former first lady pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of forgery and money laundering.


French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday, French media reported, her first child with husband President Nicolas Sarkozy and the first baby born to a French presidential couple in office.


Marshall was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after being interviewed by detectives at North Sydney police station this afternoon.


Abhay Deol did find breaking the cliches difficult but the talented star who is all excited about his role in the upcoming flick 'Oye lucky Oye', says he wants to retain his individuality as an actor.

I want to retain my individuality as an actor'


Beyoncé really is playing Etta James in the upcoming Cadillac Records.


NATO says it has started round-the-clock surveillance of the air space over Libya, where government jets have been pounding rebel positions in an effort to defeat an uprising, it has been reported.


Officials say a man convicted of stalking Uma Thurman has been arrested in Maryland on charges that he called her office despite a New York court order to leave her alone.

Man convicted of stalking Uma Thurman arrested in Md..


And today it was made official, The Avengers will be shot in Cleveland, OH along with previously announced locations, New Mexico and New York.

It's official, 'the Avengers' will be shot in Cleveland


Savills and Mason Owen & Lyons, on behalf of The Bonnington Group, has announced that it is bringing a development opportunity at Gillette Corner, Great West Road, London to the market.

Savills brings Gillette Corner, London, to market


Car manufacturer Citroën has extended its UK relationship with CMW, which will see the agency hold responsibility for all of Citroën's CRM activity for used car and business customers.


A Fostoria woman is awaiting sentencing after she was found guilty last week on charges of endangering children and permitting child abuse.


The anti-Posco activists dug up the newly laid coastal road leading to the proposed Posco plant site here on Tuesday, protesting the plant's construction work in Dhinkia panchayat.


Prosecutors in Warren County say a woman has been found guilty in an elaborate student loan fraud case.

Woman found guilty in student loan fraud case


Botulinum toxin may help prevent shaking or tremor in the arms and hands of people with multiple sclerosis, according to new research published in the July 3, 2012, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.


The heat is on at the Craven Country Jamboree, and campers are trying to find ways to stay cool.


The number of animal laboratories used in medical schools has radically declined in the past ten years due to increases in technology and simulations.

Number of animal laboratories at medical schools declines


The coal fires raging in illegal pits of abandoned mines in Asansol spread to Nimcha on Friday, but this has now been controlled.


LaMarcus Aldridge is going to miss some time with the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering an ankle injury Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards.

Lamarcus Aldridge will miss time from Portland Trail Blazers:


Clayton County Commission Chairman Eldrin Bell told Channel 2's Tom Jones that Clayton County schools have indeed lost accreditation.

Clayton County Schools lose accreditation


Warmer weather is here and there is an increasing number of motorcycle riders and an increased chance of traffic crashes.


Microsoft has announced that it is planning a massive Patch Tuesday release scheduled for next week.

Microsoft planning massive Patch Tuesday


A stop light hangs down during strong wind and rain as Hurricane Isaac pushes into the New Orleans metro area in Metairie, Louisiana, August 29, 2012.

A stop light hangs down as Hurricane Isaac pushes into the New Orleans metro area in Metairie


Months of industry speculation has been confirmed with the news that Australian investment bank Macquarie has put its London bus business up for sale.

Macquarie puts London bus business up for sale


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart could be set for an almighty break up after slowly growing apart.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart break up!


A former altar boy molested in a church sacristy testified Wednesday in the child sexual abuse and conspiracy trial of two Philadelphia priests.

Former altar boy testifies of sexual abuse at trial of two Philadelphia priests


More than 100 South African companies are doing business in Nigeria across several industries, President Jacob Zuma said on Tuesday.

More than 100 South African companies do business in Nigeria


The Samsung Galaxy S4 is now making its way to Canada, with pre-orders for the 16GB version of the device going live today for customers on Rogers, Telus and Bell.

Samsung GALAXY S4 makes its way to Canada


A Qatari investment group has agreed to buy Italian fashion house Valentino for an undisclosed amount, private equity firm Permira said on Thursday.

Qatar buys fashion house Valentino for undisclosed amount


A MAN was beaten senseless by a gang of thugs because he refused to hand over a packet of cigarettes.


A winter storm is moving across northern and central New Mexico, leaving plenty of snow on the ground and causing traffic tie-ups in some areas.


He noted that Azerbaijan's encroachments upon Karabakh Armenians' right to self-determination resulted in destruction, deportation and aggression, and, by still preaching hatred against Armenia and the Armenians, in general, Azerbaijan is preparing for a new war.


Researchers at the University of Minnesota have grown a beating heart in a jar.


EU economic and monetary affairs commissioner Joaquin Almunia said Spanish banks are ``very well prepared'' for the current economic slowdown due to the work done by Spain's Central Bank.

Eu's Almunia says Spanish banks ``very well prepared'' for economic slowdown


A HELICOPTER was forced to land at a supermarket on Saturday after a man collapsed with a suspected stroke.

Helicopter forced to land at supermarket


It looks like by the end of the 2010 regular season John Elway will have some role within the Denver Broncos organization.

John Elway to have a role with the Denver Broncos


The Water Board voted Thursday to increase water rates.


He states that Ranbir can be the next Amitabh Bachchan of Bollywood.


Sainsbury has won the backing of Barclays Capital after the broker compiled an update to analysis, which pitched it head-to-head with Morrisons.

Sainsbury wins backing of Barclays Capital


Tulip Telecom is expanding operations by installing 300 km of fibre-based metro ethernet network in 10 Indian cities.


The Portland Timbers made a number of roster moves on Monday, most notably re-signing goalkeeper Troy Perkins and defender David Horst.


AudioGO has acquired Blackstone Audio from the Black family for an undisclosed price.


A jobless couple living in a £1,200-a-month house paid for by taxpayers is expecting a 12th child, it has been reported.


Housing markets are forecast to improve in 2010, according to the new Housing Predictor annual national forecast.

Housing market forecast to improve in 2010


Janet Jackson, who became pals with the Poker Face singer last year, has also urged her to ``chillax''.

Janet Jackson urges Lady GaGa to ``chillax''


The Hells Angels were dealt a significant blow Wednesday after police in Quebec, New Bruns-wick, the Dominican Republic and France arrested more than 150 full-patch members and associates in a massive sweep.


Chilean doctors started a long and dangerous surgery to separate 10-months-old conjoined twins who are joined at the chest, stomach and pelvis.

Chilean doctors separate conjoined twins


A Fairmont, Minn., woman was killed Wednesday following a car accident approximately four miles north of Gruver at the intersection of 130th Street and 460th Avenue.


Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa, arrested in two corruption cases, Thursday got a bail in one case.


France acknowledged Monday that it had informal contacts with Hamas, the militant Palestinian group that the United States and the European Union consider a terrorist organization for its campaign of violence against Israel.


Gross international reserves, as of June 1st, have grown by 2.14 % and have been $19 896 million, ``Kazakhstan Today'' agency reports citing the National Bank of Kazakhstan.

May gross international reserves grown by 2.14 %


New Delhi, Mar 29 Tech savvy Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan today joined the bandwagon of celebrities using 'Instagram' saying he intends to tell his ``stories through pictures'' through the photo sharing and social networking site.


Before I ever got pregnant, my husband told me he wanted a paternity test.


Massachusetts has sued five major banks over deceptive foreclosure practices such as the ``robo-signing'' of documents, potentially undermining negotiations between lenders and state prosecutors across the nation over the same issue.


The Navy will launch and christen the USNS Amelia Earhart at a 2100 PDT ceremony on April 6, 2008.

Navy to christen the USNS Amelia Earhart


Rio Tinto has ceded a 51% share of the Murowa diamond mine in Zimbabwe in accordance with recent indigenization measures passed by the Zimbabwe government.

Rio Tinto cedes 51% of Murowa diamond mine


Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Gool area of Ramban district on Monday.

Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed in encounter


A veteran South Bend police detective was demoted to patrolman today on accusations he didn't thoroughly investigate cases assigned to him.

South Bend detective demoted to patrolman


The software that will power Blackberry's upcoming tablet device is also soon going to power future Blackberry phones, manufacturer Research in Motion has reportedly said.

Blackberry Playbook OS will go to Blackberry phones


Italy appeared poised Saturday to finally get a new government, a broad coalition which brings media mogul Silvio Berlusconi's forces back to power, this time in tense alliance with center-left rivals.


Three police officers have been dismissed over taking bribes, the press center of the Interior Ministry announced.

Three police officers dismissed over taking bribes


Tax-cutter Tommy Thompson, running for the US Senate, says that as governor he ``never raised taxes.''

As governor, Thompson never raised taxes?


Ghana sold a 1.28 percent stake in AngloGold Ashanti Limited, Africa's biggest gold producer for $43.97 a share, boosting government revenue by $215 million.


Pendle councillors voted that water fluoridation was not needed in the borough at their full council meeting and resolved to inform health chiefs.

Pendle councillors vote Against fluoridation


Apple has added a new Catalogs category to the App Store, The Unofficial Apple Weblog reports citing CEO of Catalog Spree, Joaquin Ruiz.

Apple adds new Catalogs category to App Store


Despite the global economic slowdown, Gujarat is still on 'investors' radar' and has the potential to take the maximum advantage of the economic situation, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday.

Despite slowdown, Gujarat is still on investors' radar:


Honolulu police and a theft victim used technology to turn the tables on two suspected thieves in separate cases in Kapolei and Waimanalo.

Police, victim use technology to turn tables on suspected thieves


A Marion woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident Sunday in eastern Marion County.


Socialite heiress Paris Hilton says that she and her boyfriend Doug Reinhardt share their bed with her pet pig Princess Pigelette.

Paris Hilton and boyfriend Doug Reinhardt share bed with pig


Actor Jack Osbourne has signed himself for a stem cell research hoping that it`s success will cure his multiple sclerosis.

Jack Osbourne signs for stem cell research


SiPort has established a memorial fund for the victims of last Friday``s fatal shootings with the agreement of the bereaved families.

SiPort establishes memorial fund for victims


Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $40 million in 2011 to enhance its network in South Dakota, including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G LTE network to Sioux Falls and Rapid City, giving more South Dakotans access to the most advanced 4G LTE network in the world.

Verizon Wireless invests $40 million in South Dakota


A Massachusetts man has been charged with robbing the Citizens Bank at 23 Broadway in Mystic.

Massachusetts man charged with robbing Citizens Bank


``You can bet that I'm going through hell,'' Patrick Swayze tells Barbara Walters of his battle against pancreatic cancer.


It's been seven months since the King of Pop Michael Jackson died but the celebrations of his life are no where near coming to an end as the Grammys announced they will pay tribute to MJ.

Grammy awards will pay tribute to Michael Jackson


The NY Giants made several roster moves to bolster the secondary and offensive line today.

New york Giants make several roster moves;


One in 50 Americans, or 5.6 million people, live with some form of paralysis, a new survey shows.

One in 50 Americans lives with paralysis


Nissan may be reviving the Datsun badge for a new budget brand which will sell vehicles in emerging markets.

Nissan may revive the Datsun badge as a budget brand


Mario Ancic has retired from professional tennis today and it will give a press conference in his hometown of Split, Croatia to make the official announcement.

Mario Ancic retired from professional tennis


Ruben Castro and Jorge Molina scored to help Real Betis beat Real Zaragoza 2-1 on Friday for its third straight victory in the Spanish league.

Ruben Castro, Jorge Molina score to help Real Betis beat Real Zaragoza 2-1 in Spanish league


Kennett High School graduate Leanne Smith has been named to the US Olympic alpine ski team, according to nbcolympics.com, which listed her among the athletes competing in the super-combined event.


President Chen Shui-bian will make transit stops in Alaska on next week's visit to Guatemala and St Lucia.

President Chen to make transit stops in Alaska


Hip-Hop star DMX was rushed to the hospital with food poisoning last night.

DMX rushed to hospital with food poisoning


& MADISON, Wis.---FEI Company and Imago Scientific Instruments today announced a comprehensive collaboration on the distribution and marketing of Imago's LEAP™ product line.

FEI and Imago Scientific Instruments announce collaboration


Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said in parliament today that foreign reserves of the country increased by 27 percent during the last two months.

Foreign reserves of the country increased by 27 percent during the last two months.


News agency Reuters has been hacked for the third time in a month, with an article falsely claiming that Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Saud al-Faisal had died.


European investment banks are in ``crisis mode'' as they struggle with a declining revenue pool, tough funding conditions and increasing political pressure, UBS AG analysts said in a report.

European investment banks in 'crisis mode,' UBS analysts say


Vietnam reported a record number of wildcat strikes last year because of demands for salary hikes prompted by soaring inflation, authorities said Thursday.

Vietnam reports record number of wildcat strikes


A Korean man was arrested by the Judiciary Police yesterday after alledgedly stealing 100,000 patacas worth of chips from a Hong Kong junket promoter at a casino located in Nape.

Korean arrested for stealing from a junket promoter


Iranian-Iraqi trade exchange in 2009 has exceeded $5 billion, the Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Kazemi Qomi said on Wednesday.

Iranian-Iraqi trade exchange in 2009 exceeds $5 billion - Ambassador


Platinum Equity announced that it has completed the acquisition of Owens Corning's composite manufacturing plants in Battice, Belgium and Birkeland, Norway, as well as intellectual property and business assets related to those facilities.

Platinum Equity completes acquisition of composite manufacturing plants


The National Guard has come to the rescue in Seymour, where 81 percent of the town remains without power.


Hotels showed gain of 7% or 65,000 guest nights in April from a year earlier.


A Newark city councilman was arrested Friday for disturbing the peace during a traffic stop outside of New Orleans.

Newark councilman arrested in traffic stop outside New Orleans


Bridgewater State College will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events through Oct. 15.

Bridgewater State College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month


State police are investigating after a man was reportedly beaten and robbed at a mushroom farm after a group tried to sell sex to the victim.

Police investigating beating at mushroom farm


OIL prices dropped sharply yesterday after China said it will raise fuel prices, a move that could dampen the booming Asian nation's oil consumption.

Oil prices drop after China says it will raise fuel prices


Commuter bus operators, under contract to the Gauteng transport department, were owed an estimated R300 million in outstanding subsidy payments, the SA Bus Operators Association said on Monday.


Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica, is sponsoring a ``Capture the Mohawk Valley'' photo contest this spring for middle and high school students.

Assemblyman Brindisi sponsors photo contest


A Grand Haven Township toddler suffered some bumps and bruises, after falling down a laundry chute.

Grand Haven Township toddler falls down laundry chute


2/12/13 ) An Eatonville boy has been charged with felony harassment after his ``kill list'' induced panic at his middle school on Friday.

Eatonville boy charged with felony harassment for 'kill list'


Employers cut more jobs than expected in July as the government reported that the nation's payrolls shrunk by 131,000 jobs.


The average office worker wastes 52 minutes a day in 'pointless' meetings where they don't contribute, aren't listened to or are just making up the numbers.

Office workers waste 52 minutes per day in meetings


Israeli army vehicles have crossed into the Gaza Strip and destroyed Palestinian farmland, witnesses in the besieged territory said.

Israeli army vehicles cross into Gaza, destroy farmland


A two-day warrant sweep, led by the Michigan State Police, netted 62 felons in the Flint area.


Kerry Katona has admitted for the first time she is an alcoholic, it was reported today.

Kerry Katona admits: ``I'm an alcoholic''


Pepsi will not advertise in this year's Super Bowl, the company confirmed Thursday, deciding to sit out the big game for the first time in 23 years.

Pepsi will not advertise in this year's Super Bowl;


Kathleen Kennedy talks Episode VII I think she said, ``Yes, IMAX and 3D,'' but in a very roundabout way.


Orange and T-Mobile are to merge their UK operations in a deal that will catapault the combined company into lead position in the UK market, with more than 28 million customers and a 37% market share.


A volunteer Passaic County Sheriff's deputy and courthouse guard has been charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy more than a decade ago, authorities said.

Volunteer Passaic county Sheriff's deputy charged with sexually assaulting boy


TORONTO -Canadian wheelchair racer Jeff Adams, a six-time world champion, was cleared by the highest tribunal of sports after testing positive for cocaine, his lawyer said.


Health in chaos, opposition says Updated: 09:29, Thursday February 21, 2013 The federal government's backdown in an ongoing stoush with states over hospital funding is a sad and chaotic episode for health, opposition health spokesman Peter Dutton says.


Süddekor which belongs to 2D Holding in future intends also to process thermoplastic films on its Plant II in Laichingen, which until now has been used for the production of finishing films and release papers.

Süddekor intends also to process thermoplastic films


Torry Holt, a key component to the ``Greatest Show on Turf,'' will sign a one-year contract with the St. Louis Rams and then retire the next day, according to 101ESPN analyst Tony Softli.

Torry Holt to sign with the St. Louis Rams, then retire


``I've really lowered my target area to where it's down around the knees,'' Harrison said Friday on ``Mike & Mike in the Morning.''

Harrison lowers target area to around knees


Cuban Rosniel Iglesias, 64-kilo world champion last year in Milan, Italy, was chosen as the best boxer of the Americas in 2009.

Cuban Rosniel Iglesias chosen as best boxer of the Americas 2009


Hollywood actor George Clooney is recovering after undergoing surgery on his elbow last week.

George Clooney - George Clooney undergoes surgery


Johnson County commissioners intend to discuss property tax rates Monday for the new fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.


Lady Gaga has been given the 'OK', following an MRI scan which revealed that there was no harm done from the concussion that the superstar experienced during a gig in New Zealand.

Lady Gaga given the 'OK' following MRI scan


Asian stocks edged lower for a fifth day while the US dollar rose to a three-year high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave a grim view on the financial sector.


Tractor Supply Co., a retailer of farm and ranch supplies, said Thursday it has increased its revolving credit facility by $100 million.

Tractor Supply increases credit facility


Tuesday, the Canadian dollar fell to 1.2848 against the euro and 1.0545 against the greenback.

Canadian dollar falls versus euro and greenback


``In the next session, Nifty if sustained below 4,777 level might be dragged to 4,670 level. However, 4,722 may act as a minor support level. 4,850 and 4,890 are major resistance levels in Nifty. Banking stocks may face fresh selling, while capital goods may appear strong,`` it opined.


Washington, Feb 5 Hitting the road once again in his trademark style, the US President Barack Obama has said it is ``time to do something'' to prevent the kind of deadly shooting incidents that has been happening in the country killing innocent people, including children.


Chelsea take a trip into the unknown when they visit surprising Romanian debutants CFR Cluj with both teams looking to extend their winning starts in Champions League Group A Wednesday.

Chelsea take trip into the unknown against Cluj


With the January transfer window approaching fast, one of the MLS players who may be making a move overseas is LA Galaxy forward Edson Buddle who is now on trial at Birmingham City of the English Premier League.


Charles N'Zogbia will undergo a late fitness test but should have overcome his knee injury in time for the match at the DW Stadium.


No service tax is payable on toll collected from road users, says the Finance Ministry clarification dated February 22.

No service tax on toll collected from road users:


Gulfstream new best-in-class G280 aircraft recently set 15 new city-pair speed records as part of the company's reliability demonstration program.

Gulfstream G280 sets 15 new speed records


US political icon Senator Edward Kennedy will undergo brain cancer surgery Monday, following up with radiation and chemotherapy treatment, but vowed to get back into the US election campaign.

Senator Kennedy to undergo brain surgery Monday


New steel prices are expected to be announced in Fiji in the next two weeks.

New steel prices to be announced in Fiji


Mar. 6, 2008 09:59 AM Demi Moore says the age gap between she and husband Ashton Kutcher never worried her.


In a surprise move, Bank Indonesia cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 5.75 percent, signaling its position to maintain growth in Southeast Asia's largest economy.


Construction equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. has announced temporary layoffs for some of its North Carolina employees.


India was not competing with China or any other country to expand its influence in Africa, Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said on Monday.


The Otago team to challenge Wellington for the Ranfurly Shield on Friday night has been named, with the selectors having a considerable amount of talent to choose from.

Otago team to challenge Wellington has been named


Police have arrested a Roanoke Rapids man on charges of assault, attempted rape, and kidnapping a female victim.

Man charged with assault and attempted rape


Beijing - China said Monday any successor chosen by the Dalai Lama would be ``illegal'' after the Tibetan spiritual leader announced that he, and not Beijing, would decide whether he should be reincarnated.

Successor chosen by Dalai Lama 'illegal':


Prince William and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton are expected to visit Canada this summer.

Prince William, Kate Middleton to visit Canada this summer?


The Kennedy Center hosts an event tonight to honor former President George HW Bush.

Kennedy Center event to honor George HW Bush


After falling for six straight months, sales of existing homes posted an unexpected increase in February which may have reflected more aggressive price cutting by sellers in some parts of the country, a real estate trade group reported.

Sales of homes posts unexpected increase


Japanese-themed restaurant chain Benihana Inc plans to go private in a $296 million deal with investment adviser Angelo Gordon & Co, after struggling to convert strong sales growth into meaningful profits.

Restaurant chain Benihana to go private for $296 million


A dog left tied to train tracks in California last month has found a new home.

Dog left tied to train tracks finds new home


Cost of Freedom, winner of the Grade I Ancient Title in his last start, has been scratched out of today's Breeders' Cup Sprint.

Cost of Freedom scratched from Breeders' Cup Sprint


European shares extended losses in early trade on Wednesday ahead of Portuguese treasury bill auctions and US ADP employment data, with chemicals and mining shares featuring among the top decliners.

Europe shares extend losses ahead of auction, data


The H1N1 flu incident referred to in The Star clearly demonstrates that the first line of defence for humans is ourselves.


Greg Oden will undergo microfracture surgery on his left knee and miss the entire 2010-11 season.


ATK, a multi-billion-dollar aerospace and defense company, announced Thursday it is moving its corporate headquarters from Minnesota to Virginia.

ATK moving corporate headquarters from Minnesota to Virginia


Saifai, May 7 The Samajwadi Party today said it does not rule out joining the Congress in forming a government at the Centre and will not be averse to taking up ministerial portfolios.

SP does not rule out joining cong to form government


Astra 2C will be moved to 31.5 deg East in April 2009 and will remain there for approximately one year.


Kentucky State Police said two people were arrested after a police chase ended with a meth lab bust.

Two arrested after police chase ends in meth lab bust


The Clemson Athletic Ticket Office announced Wednesday morning that NCAA Super Regional ticket books are sold out for this weekend's Super Regional matchup between Clemson and Alabama at Kingsmore Stadium.

Super Regional Ticket books are sold out


Yahoo Inc. said it would begin keeping records of its users' search engine queries for at least 18 months, abandoning an earlier policy in which it kept data for much shorter periods.

Yahoo to keep records of users' search engine queries for at least 18 months


SHAMED Dominique Strauss-Kahn is set to escape gang rape charges after a vice girl changed her story to say they were only playing ``sex games''.

Dominique Strauss-khan to escape gang rape charge


EBay will launch a new fashion microsite Monday.


A Norwalk bus driver has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled woman.

Bus driver sentenced to eight years in assault of developmentally disabled woman


India today said there was no question of taking any binding carbon emission cuts, indicating the coordinated approach major emerging economies including Beijing and New Delhi are likely to adopt at the climate change summit in Copenhagen, which is just a week away.

'No question of taking any binding emission cuts'


Skipper national cricket team Shahid Khan Afridi said that he was thankful to entire nation from the bottom of his heart upon the high support extended to team from nation, Geo News reported.


Morgan State coach Todd Bozeman has been suspended indefinitely with pay after a scrape he has described as ``accidental contact'' with senior guard Larry Bastfield during a win Saturday at South Carolina State, The Baltimore Sun has reported.


The Malaysian rubber market is likely to ease this week as regional markets remain volatile amid uncertainties over the global economic recovery, dealers said.


Andre Brown is right at home in the end zone Most call the area inside the 20-yard line the red zone.


Samsung today announced the ``your sound'' family of wired headsets - a line of four unique headsets customized for different listening preferences and price points.

Samsung announces your Sound family of headsets


Former Supreme Court judge VR Krishna Iyer has clarified in an email that he had not invited chief minister Narendra Modi to meet him when he was in Kochi.


The Sorin Group has begun a trial of the Sorin MEMO 3D annuloplasty ring for mitral valve repair.

Sorin Group begins trial of annuloplasty ring


Albany Police are at a home on North Mock Road, just off Clark Avenue, investigating a possible murder in East Albany.

Albany Police investigate possible murder


A recent study conducted by the Ponemon Institute reveals that, on average, cyber crime costs organizations in the US about $3.8 million per year.

Cyber crimes cost organizations $3.8 million per year


A Holden Beach police officer was arrested Thursday and charged with driving his patrol car while impaired.

Holden Beach officer arrested for driving patrol car while impaired


Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. said Monday it's moving its corporate office from Los Angeles to the Washington, DC, area to be closer to key government customers.

Northrop Grumman to move corporate office to DC


A woman accused of murdering her husband had stabbed him three years earlier after he had a lap dance in Stringfellows nightclub, a court has heard.

Woman stabbed husband after he had lap dance, court hears


French current account deficit widened to EUR 4.2 billion in November from a revised EUR 2.8 billion in October, data released by Bank of France showed Wednesday.

French current account deficit widens in November


Watch brand Baby-G has launched female blogzine G Mag, providing fashion fans with tips and advice.


Billionaire media mogul Silvio Berlusconi, who was ousted as Italian Prime Minister on Nov. 12, may not run for parliament again when national elections are held again, members of his People of Liberty political party say.

Silvio Berlusconi may not run for parliament again


Department spokesman Eric Janse van Rensburg said inspectors visited 33 shops, although he would not specify the locations of those retail outlets.


Democrat State Senate President John Cullerton will endorse Democrat State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias for US Senate today.


The former dean of a technical college campus in Iowa is expected to appear in federal court Monday to change his not-guilty plea on a charge of attempting to have sex with a 14-year-old girl he thought he met online.

Former dean of technical college expected to change plea in


Regional newspaper owner Sir Ray Tindle has increased his stake in Johnston Press, bringing his shareholding to eight per cent or about £3.1 million.

Sir Ray Tindle increases stake in Johnston Press


Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse reportedly rejected every song that rocker Pete Doherty wrote for thier collaborative album.

Amy Winehouse rejects every song by Pete Doherty


Detroit Lions should consider drafting wide receiver Jordan White in the later rounds of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions should consider drafting Jordan White


The Federal Reserve acknowledged that the US economy is growing more slowly than it expected.

Fed acknowledges economy is growing more slowly


Broncos hooker Andrew McCullough will reignite an old rivalry with the Raiders stemming back to the inaugural NYC Grand Final.


It appears that Sarah Palin is ``going rogue,'' trying to break free of her handlers and do her own thing.


Early this morning, US mall REIT, General Growth Properties, announced that the company, as well as 158 of its 200 malls, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

General Growth properties files for bankruptcy protection


The Wilton teen who was missing since Thursday has been located and is back home, police said Sunday morning.

Wilton teen, missing since Thursday, has been located


A PERSON died after being struck by a train near High Wycombe railway station this morning.

Person dies after being struck by train at High Wycombe


A 15-year-old student at Cashmere Middle School was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson Thursday after a paper towel dispenser was set on fire in a school bathroom, said Lt. Jerry Moore of the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.

Student arrested after towel dispenser fire


UN envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar, said Tuesday that a compromise is possible between the regime and the opposition despite outstanding issues between both sides after months of bitter conflict.

UN envoy in Yemen says compromise possible


Unemployment in the UK has risen by 164,000, to 1.79 million, official figures show.


The British pound spiked up further against the euro and the Swiss franc in New York mid-day trading on Wednesday.

British pound spikes up further against euro and franc


Chris Brown was stopped for speeding in Beverly Hills a few days ago.


A man in his 50s has drowned in a flooded creek in central Queensland, bringing to six the number of weather-related deaths this summer season.


Emma Roberts and Glee star Chord Overstreet are back together after breaking up two months ago.

Emma Roberts and Chord Overstreet are back together!


I guess because it's important for a rising celebrity to do such things, Ted Williams left rehab against doctors orders.

Ted Williams leaves rehab against doctors orders


For the fourth year in a row, Fortune Magazine has named Apple as the world's ``Most Admired'' company.

Fortune Magazine names Apple as 'Most Admired' company


An annual survey on the cultural impact of open source software and its wider influence on innovation, hiring practices and work practices suggests that open source is ``eating the software world'' in no uncertain terms.

Open source is eating the software world


Russia and Algeria have signed six cooperation deals, Russia's president Dmitry Medvedev told reporters in Algiers on Wednesday.

Russia, Algeria sign six cooperation deals


North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has congratulated Hu Jintao on his re-election as China's president.

Kim Jong Il congratulates Hu on re-election


Clearfield County District Attorney, William A. Shaw, Jr., announced today that the search continues to locate a missing DuBois woman and reported that Clearfield County Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help with the search.

Search continues for missing DuBois woman


Ricky Ponting has declared he still has the desire to remain Australia's captain even after seeing the Ashes slip away for a third time under his reign.


Bhadoi, Apr 4 Two teenagers drowned while taking a bath in a pond in Aurai police area of the district, officials said today.


The school, which is now part of the St George's Academy, is to be closed next summer.


Two men said four armed men held them hostage in their Grandview apartment.


the city of Aiken is turning 175 years old as part of their birthday celebration.


Mortgage rates set a new record low hitting an average of 3.91% on a fixed 30-year loan, according to Freddie Mac. Rates on the shorter term 15-year fixed mortgage remained at the same record level as last week.


Police say they have seized about $3.5 million in counterfeit goods, including jackets with chicken parts in the down and German shepherd hair in the trim on their hoods.

Police seize millions in counterfeit goods


Silver prices were expected to exceed $50/oz by the end of 2012, Thomson Reuters GFMS reported in its interim silver market review on Thursday.

Silver prices were expected to exceed $50/oz by the end of 2012 - Thomson Reuters


The Mets cleaned out their front office by firing manager Jerry Manuel and removing GM Omar Minaya on Monday.

Mets fire manager Jerry Manuel and remove GM Omar Minaya


Backspin, who was due to run at the Cheltenham Festival, has died after suffering a suspected heart attack in his box at Jonjo O'Neill's stables.

Backspin dies after suspected heart attack


Two people were charged with trafficking heroin and other drug offenses after an extensive investigation by the Alamance County Sheriff's Office.


State media reports a landslide in northern China has buried a brick factory, killing at least 16 workers.

Landslide in northern China buries brick factory, killing at least 16


As regards Malta, the paper reported that Malta has bought 3,000 ounces of gold.


Paulo Szot has won the 2008 Tony Award for best actor in musical for his portrayal of Emile de Becque in 'South Pacific'.

Paulo Szot wins best actor in a musical!


Over the past 12 months, residential property prices increased by 6.2 percent, bringing the value of an average home in Britain to £207,159.


Mark Winterbottom won the elimination style qualifying race for Ford Performance Racing ahead of Jamie Whincup in Melbourne.

Winterbottom wins elimination qualifying race


Federal agencies in the Washington, DC, area will be closed Monday as the region continues to dig out from a record-breaking snowstorm.


Zenith gives two out of 31 hedge funds its highest rating following a review of the sector.

Zenith gives two hedge funds highest rating


A onetime New Patriotic Party Presidential aspirant, Dr. Arthur Kennedy has said it will be difficult for an incumbent party to lose re-election.

It's difficult for an incumbent to lose re-election --


The UK Air Passenger Duty increase and its reform into four bands have been criticised as an ※enormous mistake§ by the International Air Transport Association.

UK Air Passenger Duty increase is an ※enormous mistake§


Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in relation to the 2009 death of Michael Jackson.

Conrad Murray found guilty in death of Michael Jackson


The GOP-led House voted Thursday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to provide key information pertaining to Operation Fast and Furious, making Holder the first sitting Cabinet member to be held in contempt.

House votes to hold Attorney General Holder in contempt of Congress


Swan says budget revenue takes $7.5b hit Updated: 12:50, Sunday April 21, 2013 The high dollar and lower terms of trade have resulted in a $7.5 billion sledgehammer hit to revenue in the federal budget, Treasurer Wayne Swan says.


UK retailers expect sales to pick up in July, partly because of the impact of the World Cup, a survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry showed Wednesday.

U.K. retailers expect sales to pick up in July:


Meryl Streep is in talks to play Margaret Thatcher in a Film4 biopic.


Many Sacramento State students protested Wednesday over the budget crisis.


Veto on the Palestinian membership at UN means rejecting the principle of two states within the 1967 borders, and thus destroy the peace process, a member of the Central Committee of Fatah and Chief Palestinian Negotiator Saeb Erekat said.


Oil rebounded back above $53 a barrel on Thursday, after falling more than a dollar in the previous session on bearish US oil inventory numbers, as investors focused on hopes of an early return to economic growth.


Wayne Swan says there is no room for complacency, Australia's economic recovery has a long way to go.


BC-Contract Fraud,128 House investigators want Bush administration documents about overseas contracting loophole Eds:

House investigators want Bush administration documents about...


A 9ft bronze statue of Sir Alex Ferguson will be unveiled at Old Trafford today.

Statue of Sir Alex to be unveiled at Old Trafford


Minimum monthly wage in Latvia will be raised to LVL 180 starting January 1 2009, the government decided today.

Minimum monthly wage in Latvia to be raised to LVL 180 in 2009


Technology provider for the media and entertainment sectors Technicolor has developed a software framework to allow connected devices, regardless of brand or ecosystem, to ``speak the same language''.

Technicolor allows devices to ``speak the same language''


Canada's largest publicly traded electricity producer, TransAlta Corp, said on Monday it intends to make an unsolicited takeover bid for Canadian Hydro Developers Inc in an attempt to expand its renewable energy portfolio.

TransAlta makes unsolicited bid for Canadian Hydro


A Danish court has ordered ISP 3 to block streaming music service Grooveshark in the territory.

Danish court orders ISP to block Grooveshark


But Rev. Howard Bess sees that logic as missing what Jesus meant when he talked about love.


A 60-year-old woman was killed as a speeding truck rammed a scooter near Kurali Chowk light point on Saturday.


About 130 members of a group of Hindus ' title='Pakistani Hindus '>Pakistani Hindus travelling to India on a month-long pilgrimage are set to cross the Wagah land border on Saturday, authorities said.

About 130 Hindus to cross the Wagah border on Saturday


Travis County issued an outdoor burning ban today for the unincorporated areas of Travis County.

Travis County issues outdoor burning ban


To commemorate bilateral relations with China, India has released two commemorative postage stamps on India-China relationship.

India releases postage stamps on India-China relationship


Best Buy said Monday its founder Richard Schulze is stepping down as chairman after an investigation found that he knew that the CEO was having a relationship with a female employee and failed to alert the audit committee.


Chip sales fell 30% in February from a year ago in what the Semiconductor Industry Association called ``one of the steepest corrections in the industry's history.''


In a new twist to the crisis in Indian tennis, Somdev Devvarman, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, on Thursday said he is fit to partner Leander Paes in the Olympics if asked by the All India Tennis Association .


Reality rocker Ryan Star bows down to Nine Inch Nails' 1990 hit ``Head Like A Hole'' in this week's Mashup Mondays installment, sheering off Trent Reznor and co.'s industrial edges and with his emotional acoustic rendition.


A mudslide killed at least 22 people in northern Guatemala, and disaster prevention officials feared the death toll could increase Monday, dpa reported.


A prominent private school in Dubai will soon close down its special needs section because of ``acute space constraints''.

School to close down special needs Section


Web hosting provider Peak 10 announced on Tuesday it has opened its third data center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Web host Peak 10 opens third data center in Louisville


QANTAS and Jetstar have resumed all flights to New Zealand because the ash cloud from a volcanic eruption in Chile has cleared.

Qantas and Jetstar have resumed flights to New Zealand.


-Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux celebrated their engagement with a dinner with Courteney Cox on Monday.

Jennifer Aniston celebrates with Courteney Cox


Six children were taken from a Sweetwater home after the four adults living there were arrested on meth charges.

Six children taken from home after adults arrested on meth charges


The Bahrain Association of Banks launched the 6th year of its summer internship program in association with the University of Bahrain.

Bahrain Association of banks launches its summer internship program


Ricky Stenhouse Jr. held off Sprint Cup drivers Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski to win Sunday's NASCAR Nationwide series race in Iowa, becoming the first series regular to pick up a victory this season.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. holds off Edwards, Keselowski to win Nationwide race in Iowa


Ascension Parish middle school football teams met for the annual jamboree Saturday at Dutchtown High School in Geismar.

Ascension Parish middle schools meet in jamboree


Controversial self-styled godman Nithyananda, arrested in an assault case, was yesterday granted bail by a Ramanagara court.


A SERVING police officer was spared jail after admitting he attacked a woman in a fit of rage at a farm.

Police officer spared jail after attack on woman at farm


Yamaltransstroi Group will built the new residential community in Labytnangi in Yamalo Nenetsky reg., the company informed.

Yamaltransstroi will built the new residential community.


AMC Entertainment Inc., owner of the second-largest US movie-theater chain, is seeking a $300 million term loan to fund a tender offer and to repay outstanding debt.

Amc Entertainment seeks $300 million loan for tender offer


In response to the threat of a consumer boycott, food company Strauss Group Ltd. today announced that it will extend the Jewish New Year holiday discounts until the end of December, essentially accepting a temporary reduction in prices in exchange for consumer quiet.

Strauss extends holiday discounts through December


Conservative Essex MP Jeff Watson is expected this morning to announce significant federal funding for an upgrade of the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association hangar.

MP Jeff Watson to announce funding for Canadian Historical Aircraft Association hangar


Michael Jackson supported father Joe indirectly through mother Katherine, according to legal documents filed in court as part of Joe's wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray.

Michael Jackson supported Joe through Katherine


Love really is blind, at least when it comes to looking at others, US researchers reported on Tuesday.


Shares of Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund are trading very close to calculated resistance at $40.72 with the current price action closing at just $39.42 placing the stock near levels that make it difficult to buy.

Materials Select Sector SPDR closing in to resistance


Two people facing federal charges for robbing a bank in Eau Claire were sentenced Tuesday.

Two people facing charges for robbing a bank sentenced


Bloomberg reported iron ore is extending a bull market rally on slow expansion and restricted supplies after hitting a 22-month low in October.


Liverpool agreed on a fee with Sunderland to buy its 20-year-old midfielder Jordan Henderson, the Premier League soccer clubs announced on their websites.

Liverpool agrees on fee for Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson


Syrian army troops and tanks have entered volatile northwestern town of Jisr al-Shughour to expel armed gangs amid heavy gunfire.


Wolverine star Hugh Jackman is set to return to Broadway in a 'one man show' to perform some of his favourite musical numbers.


Elvis Presley, the American Rock Star who was found dead in toilet back in 1977 died of constipation and not a heart attack.

Elvis Presley died of constipation, not heart attack


Variance Films announced today that it has acquired theatrical rights to HEAD GAMES, the new documentary feature from acclaimed director Steve James that takes a nuanced, intelligent look at the concussion crisis in American sports.

Variance films acquires theatrical rights to 'HEAD GAMES' documentary


Florida is renewing its effort to screen and remove potentially ineligible voters from the rolls.

Florida renews effort to remove ineligible voters


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on June 26 left for Toronto to attend the G-20 Summit this weekend after an overnight transit halt here.


A worker was injured Friday at a shipyard in Istanbul's Tuzla district, where 15 workers have died in the last eight months, the Anatolia news agency reported.


A JROTC instructor loses his job after hazing allegations arose from students in his program at MacArthur High.

JROTC instructor loses job over hazing allegations --


Costamare Inc. today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Costamare Inc. declares quarterly dividend of $ 0.25 per share


Former Germany striker Jan Schlaudraff recovered his scoring touch to help Hanover 96 get their season going at last with a 5-1 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Sunday.

Schlaudraff recovers scoring touch for Hanover


Actress Lindsay Lohan was found unconscious in her hotel room on Thursday, but later, her rep confirmed that the actress was fine and that she had suffered from exhaustion.

Lindsay Lohan found unconscious in hotel room


Dorothy Howell Rodham, whose daughter is Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and whose son-in-law Bill Clinton was president of the United States, died Tuesday morning, the Clinton family announced.

Dorothy Howell Rodham, mother of Hillary Clinton, dies


Record-breaking Batman movie The Dark Knight has not been released in China due to cultural sensitivities.


Senior All-American Marcel Lomnicky placed second in the hammer throw today at the 26th World University Games at The Universiade Sports Center Stadium in Shenzhen, China.

Lomnicky places second in hammer at World University Games


JD president Sharad Yadav on Friday threatened to commit suicide if the Women's Reservation Bill was passed in the Parliament.


Actor Ron Livingston, best known for his roles in the classic films 'Office Space' and 'Swingers', has joined the cast of Boardwalk Empire, the HBO period piece drama that is going into its fourth season on the cabler.

Actor Ron Livingston joins cast of 'Boardwalk Empire'


Councillors of the St. James Parish Council have been urged by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Local Government Reform, Robert Montague, to play a greater role in motivating more citizens to pay their property taxes.

Councillors urged to motivate citizens to pay property taxes


German economy minister Michael Glos has called for new power plants in Germany as a measure to prevent energy prices rising further and to foster competition, he told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in an interview.

German economy minister Glos calls for new power plants in Germany


US construction spending fell for a third straight month in December, data on Monday showed, as a year-long economic recession deepened.

Construction spending falls for third month


Former Egyptian finance minister Youssef Boutros Ghali was sentenced in absentia on Tuesday by a criminal court to 25 years in prison for squandering public funds related to coupons used for subsidised cooking gas, according to state-owned Al-Ahram.

Youssef Boutros Ghali sentenced to 25 years


Murray River flows at the South Australia-Victoria border remained fairly steady last week at 39,000 megalitres a day.


Wireless networking specialist CSR plc today announced a collaboration with Intel to develop a combined solution for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.


Kevin Maxwell, the son of Robert Maxwell, the late media tycoon, escaped bankruptcy yesterday after reaching a settlement over money owed to a London pawnbroker.

Maxwell escapes bankruptcy after settlement


Brent crude futures fell by more than a dollar to one-month lows below $114 a barrel on Tuesday, hit by worries over demand growth as a potential political vacuum in Italy revived fears over instability in the debt-plagued euro zone.


Melissa talks with Laura Rossel of Exit Realty about how to take advantage of the home tax credit.

How to take advantage of the home tax credit


More than 60 penguins who migrated from the southern tip of Argentina and are battling pollution-related health problems have been rescued in recent days on the Uruguayan coast, the group that is rehabilitating the birds told Efe.

More than 60 penguins rescued on Uruguayan coast


Microsoft Corp withdrew its offer for Yahoo Inc on Saturday as negotiations fell through on price, even after the software giant raised its bid by about $5 billion to $47.5 billion.


Electrical contractors have been issued with an industry ``survival guide'' to prevent job losses predicted for the next six months.

Electrical contractors issued with 'survival guide'


Visa and US Bank plan to launch a mobile money transfer pilot programme powered by the Visa Mobile Platform by the end of 2008.

Visa, US Bank to launch mobile money transfer pilot


The Utah Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday saying the state is not immune from a lawsuit stemming from a fatal bear attack.

State is not immune from lawsuit in fatal bear attack


Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby has been called upon by the Public Accounts Committee to explain 1.6 billion ringgit in losses stemming from project cost overruns.


By JENNA FRYER The Associated Press A three-member appeals board upheld NASCAR's sweeping penalties against Penske Racing on Wednesday for a failed inspection last month at Texas, and team owner Roger Penske vowed to take the ruling to the series' highest level.

Appeal board upholds penalties against Penske Racing


Inter Pipeline Fund announced today that the board of directors has approved an increase to its monthly cash distributions to unitholders from $0.075 to $0.08 per unit commencing with its December 2010 distribution payable in January 2011.

Inter Pipeline Fund announces increase to monthly distributions


Shillong, July 20 Exhorting all stakeholders to use technology as agent of progress and embrace change, Meghalaya Governor RS Mooshahary Friday said e-governance can reduce corruption and improve accountability.


``Paranormal Activity'' has just surpassed ``The Blair Witch Project'' to become the most profitable movie ever.

'Paranormal Activity' becomes most profitable movie ever


Amid growing worries about a worsening of the US economy, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama proposed a $US75 billion economic stimulus plan on Sunday that includes worker tax credits, a one-time pension supplement and help to homeowners facing foreclosure.

Obama proposes $US75 billion stimulus plan


After Amitabh Bachchan, it's now veteran actor Anupam Kher who grabbed his first Hollywood project.

Anupam Kher grabs his first Hollywood project


A 19-year-old Kent State student was charged with rape and importuning, accused of sexual activity with two 14-year-old girls, one of whom attended a slumber party he was chaperoning.


Court clears American Airlines purchases Updated: 13:58, Friday January 25, 2013 A US bankruptcy court has given its green light to AMR Corporation, parent company of bankrupt airline American Airlines, to purchase new aeroplanes from Airbus and Boeing.


PTI Mar 14, 2013, 12.00AM IST With the content of the movies coming under the scanner of Censor Board, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says cinema should not be blamed for the crime happening in the society.

Cinema should not be blamed for crime in society:


International energy giant BP has agreed to pay almost $180 million to settle a pollution case with the government.

BP to pay almost $180 million in pollution case


John Mayer is back on the dating scene, this time reportedly dating 90210 actress Shenae Grimes.


The city of Kuna has won a state Supreme Court case over an annexation lawsuit brought against the city in 2006, according to an exclusive story in this week's Kuna Melba News.

City of Kuna wins state Supreme Court case in annexation lawsuit


Two people were arrested in connection with the underage drinking party in Encinitas and the host who threw the party while his parents were away will be investigated for violating the social host ordinance, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said Sunday.

Two people arrested at underage drinking party in Encinitas


A military helicopter crashed near the village of Vassiloudi, Thessaloniki, on Tuesday morning, and its three-member crew were killed.


Tix Corporation today announced it has been selected for inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index, according to a preliminary list of additions recently published by Russell Investments.

Tix Corporation selected for inclusion in Russell Microcap Index


Inter Milan are set to launch a new bid for Frank Lampard after Chelsea rejected their latest offer of £7.95million last night, according to BBC Sport.


The government of Ukraine is ready to continue dialog with Vanco Prickerchenska Ltd., but only after the company suspends its suit filed or international arbitration with Ukraine.

Government of Ukraine ready to continue dialog with Vanco


Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said that Nepal will not permit anti-China activities.

Nepal not to permit anti-China activities:


After missing eight games with a shoulder injury, Wild captain Mikko Koivu will play Thursday night vs. He said in the locker room following Thursday morning's skate that he is, ``ready to go.''


The US sandwich chain Subway is to create up to 400 jobs in Northern Ireland by the end of next year.


A refugee now living in Devon has told how he fled Mongolia in fear of his life.


Sequents has launched stress assessment technology, which employers can use to measure stress levels in employees.

Sequents launches stress assessment technology


Vanessa Hudgens was asked in an interview if she thought that she would be in another ``High School Musical'' movie in the future.

Will there be another ``High School Musical movie''?


After being certificated by Microsoft for its compatibility with Windows 7, Quanta Computer Inc.`s newest optical touch screen solution has been adopted by Acer Inc. in its all-in-one PCs, according to company sources.

Quanta`s optical touch screen adopted by Acer


A recent story by McClatchy Newspapers, which offered tips on holding garage sales, quotes a 31-year-old garage sale shopaholic as saying August is the best time of the year.


ASCIANO group have extended last Tuesday's deadline to lodge bids for its port and rail assets until the end of the week, after a couple of parties requested an extension due to the Easter break.


``The Hawks have become a major nemesis to criminals in and around South Africa,'' Mthethwa said in Cape Town, urging the unit to carry on doing a great job.


New Delhi, Jun 19 Vice President Hamid Ansari today condoled the death of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and said the 88-year-old Sarod maestro``contributed immensely''to the world of classical Indian music.

Ansari condoles death of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan


A mathematics teacher dropped dead in class at a primary school in Saudi Arabia on completing 32 years in service, a local daily said Wednesday.


Zsa Zsa Gabor had two blood clots removed over the weekend and is resting comfortably at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center.

Zsa Zsa Gabor has two blood clots removed


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

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


Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said that the Direct Taxes Code, initiated by him during his earlier tenure, needed a fresh look.


Chris Brown has completed a domestic violence counselling course following his horrific assault on Rihanna.

Chris Brown completes domestic violence course


Marcia Gay Harden has filed for divorce from her husband of 15 years, Thaddaeus Scheel.


Jazz Air Income Fund announced today that its July cash distribution of $0.0838 per Fund unit covering the period from July 1, 2009 to July 31, 2009 will be paid on August 17, 2009 to unitholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2009.

Jazz Air Income Fund announces July distribution


The US stocks turned negative on Friday after Intel Corp cut its third-quarter revenue outlook and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the recovery has softened more than expected.


President Bush has signed a massive housing bill targeted at rescuing 400,000 homeowners from crippling mortgages.


President Hugo Chavez rebuffed a Pentagon report that found that an elite unit from Iran's Revolutionary Guard has a presence in Venezuela, warning that the United States could be looking for an excuse to attack his country.


but yes, people, Jon and Kate Gosselin are officially divorced.


However, I was not prepared this morning for the deluge of emotion when I suggested that all homework should be banned.


A woman collects tin cans amid a large swathe of land filled with garbage, debris and chemical waste in the region of Ishem, near Durres along Albania's Adriatic Coast, some 50 km from capital Tirana April 18, 2012.

A woman collects tin cans amid garbage, debris and chemical waste in the region of Ishem, near Durres


Jakob Silfverberg will make his NHL debut for the Ottawa Senators in Game 6 of their first-round series with the New York Rangers on Monday night.

Jakob Silfverberg to make NHL debut in Game 6


The Alameda County Fair, June 20-July 8, celebrates its centennial year.

Alameda County Fair celebrates centennial


Minnesota authorities say Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian has been cited for driving 104 mph in a 60-mph zone, days after police clocked teammate Adrian Peterson going 109 mph in a 55-mph area.

Vikings receiver Berrian cited for driving 104 mph


Barcelona are keen to pick up their first trophy of the season on Sunday, at home to Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Supercup.

Barcelona keen to pick up first trophy of season


Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz thinks her life is a fairytale as her profession is all about 'dressing up' for work.


Broward County is seeking an emergency declaration for help with tainted Chinese drywall.

Broward county seeks emergency declaration over drywall


A man was killed on the Fourth of July while lighting fireworks in Bucks County.


Facebook said Tuesday it achieved an important financial milestone, bringing in more money than it spent in the last quarter.

Facebook says it's bringing in more than it spends


Labour has called for ``more responsible and better capitalism'' and policies to tackle excessive executive pay.

Labour calls for 'responsible and better' capitalism


Nine Turkish citizens have been kidnapped by Taliban in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, after their helicopter made an emergency landing.

Nine Turks kidnapped by Taliban in eastern Afghanistan


Pang Qing and Tong Jian have beaten teammates Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao to win the pairs gold in figure skating.

Pang Qing and Tong Jian win pair gold in figure skating


Fireworks were canceled at Narrowsburg, NY for the 4th of July 2012, due to proximity of a bald eagle nest.


Here we go again with the rumors that the iPhone 5--or whatever Apple chooses to call its fifth-generation iPhone--will have a larger screen.

Rumor: iPhone 5 will have a larger screen


After two years of work, Portland Community College has unveiled a ``climate action plan'' that aims to boost green course offerings and cut the school's carbon emissions 10 percent below 2006 levels by 2012.

Portland Community college unveils 'climate action plan'


Canada's unemployment rate rose unexpectedly to six per cent in March, up from 5.8 per cent the previous month, as job creation slowed to 14,600 - down from 43,300 in February.


Security forces surrounded the area arresting dozens of suspects .


Fabio Capello will remain as England coach despite his team's woeful performance at the World Cup, the Football Association said on Friday.


Aldar Properties PJSC reported a ``very strong'' financial performance during the first three quarters of 2008, with a 137.9% growth in net profit and a 111.9% rise in net asset value, compared to the same period last year.

Aldar Properties reports strong financial performance


EU heavy plate prices have risen €40 on renewed end-user demand, market participants told MB. Stockholders have been running down their inventories over the past couple of months in order to...

Eu heavy plate prices up €40 on renewed demand


THE notorious Inverness eagle owl which has swooped on three men in the city centre has gone into hiding.

Inverness eagle owl has gone into hiding


Wilmington police have identified a man who was fatally shot in the chest early Monday in Wilmington.

Police identify man fatally shot in Wilmington


A new Lutheran Church group has been formed as a protest of the new ELCA policy of allowing gay clergy.


A 24-year-old woman has died of swine flu in Kota following which the district administration has sounded high alert to check the spread of the fatal virus.


Judge Steven Whalen's order Tuesday calls for Kilpatrick and Beatty to attend an April 7 hearing to determine if texts from the city's former communications provider will be turned over to Norman Yatooma.

Judge orders Kwame Kilpatrick, Christine Beatty to attend hearing


A storm system moving into Northern California has created the possibility that San Francisco will see its first significant snowfall in 35 years, creating a buzz around the city about the rare weather event.

San Francisco could see first significant snowfall in 35 years


NEWS Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch said that the future of newspapers is digital, but it may be ten to 15 years before readers go fully electronic.


Foreclosure and mortgage delinquency rates in Northern Colorado increased in December over the same period last year, according to First American CoreLogic.

Foreclosure, delinquency rates increase in December


A Kern County teacher accused of trying to make methamphetamine in his school lab has pleaded not guilty to drug charges.

Kern County teacher pleads not guilty to drug charges


Telecom and IT Minister Kapil Sibal said he was ``deeply saddened'' by the arrest of two girls over their Facebook post questioning the shutdown in the city for Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray's funeral and said the IT Act should not be used to ``throttle dissent''.

It Act should not be used to throttle dissent:


Two central Ohio educational service centers intend to merge after Delaware-Union's largest school district voted to leave the group.


The 26/11 special court on Tuesday issued non-bailable warrants against 22 absconding Pakistanis wanted in connection with the Mumbai attacks case.

26/11 court issues non-bailable warrants against 22 Pakistanis


Russian player Russneft restructured $6.2 billion of debt with Sberbank and commodities trader Glencore, extending the loan period to 2020 and lowering the interest rate, the producer said today.


Lance Armstrong was recovering Wednesday from surgery on his broken collarbone.


After playing two thought provoking roles as wannabe singer and wannabe actor in ``Rock On'' and ``Luck By Chance'', Farhan Akhtar is all set to try his hand at comedy for the first time in ``Kartik Calling Kartik''.


Jordan, home of the ancient red-rock city of Petra, is reaching beyond its considerable historical and Biblical tourist attractions to try to capture a stake in the growing outdoor adventure and eco-tourism market.

Jordan tries to capture a stake in the growing outdoor adventure and eco-tourism market


A seventeen-year-old boy, arrested late Thursday night, was brutally tortured by the police for stealing flour, a private TV channel reported.


The University of Thai Chamber of Commerce estimated that Thai rice export will decrease to 8.6 tons in the next ten years, resulting from fierce competition with Vietnam.


NaviSite, Inc., a premier provider of enterprise-class hosting, managed application, managed messaging, and managed cloud services, today announced that it will release its second quarter fiscal year 2011 results on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 after market close.

NaviSite to release second quarter fiscal year 2011 results


The Australian bond market closed stronger on Monday as growing worries about the impact of an outbreak of swine flu on global sentiment diverted investors from equity markets to safe-haven investments.


Gov. Chris Christie is scheduled to meet with the Portuguese ambassador to the US today in Newark.

Gov. Christie to meet with Portuguese ambassador in Newark


The deaths of 2 Dallas men in their homes last week have been blamed on record summer heat.


Adrienne Maloof was fired from ``The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' as ``producers were sick of her tardiness and issues.''

Adrienne Maloof fired from 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills':


Charges have been filed against a former Davie County teacher after a Sheriff's Department investigation was launched into inappropriate conduct with students, Davie County Sheriff's Department authorities said.

Charges filed against former Davie County teacher


A man attempting to elude authorities bit a Wilmington police dog during a struggle Sunday afternoon, police said.


Window and door manufacturer Andersen Corp. says it's cutting about 250 office and management positions nationwide, with about half the job losses coming in Minnesota.


Wachovia is close to a deal to sell itself to either Wells Fargo or Citigroup, with encouragement from the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department, who must've had a busy weekend.


South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been suspended for two ODIs while his team-mates have been fined 100 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over rate during their one-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first ODI here.


Colorado Rockies crushed the New York Mets 11-3 in the third game of their three-match regular series clash on Thursday, 18 April at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

Colorado Rockies crush New York Mets 11-3 --


AGL Energy Ltd has entered a trading halt pending a ``material transaction'' amid speculation the power retailer will offload its holding in Queensland Gas Company Ltd to BG Group Plc.


Before Josh Childress to his unprecedented three-year, $20 million contract, the Greek club Olympiakos first targeted Warriors swingman Kelenna Azubuike.

Olympiakos first targeted Kelenna Azubuike?


Ipswich Town striker Paul Taylor has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a fight in a local pub last month.

Ipswich Town striker Paul Taylor arrested for involvement in fight


Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on Monday submitted an adjournment motion in the National Assembly Secretariat against Nato attack in Mohmand Agency, that killed at least 24 Pakistani army personnel including two officers.

Pml-N submits adjournment motion in na against Nato attack


The documentary based on research done by the community on a joint project by Mysore-based Ashodaya Samiti and Manitoba University in Canada and deals with lives of MSM in Mysore, Belgaum and Bellary districts of Karnataka was released by the state Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda .

Documentary on MSM, transgender community released


SEATTLE AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., a South African gold mining company, said Tuesday it is selling stock and bonds.


India and Pakistan Friday signed three agreements to facilitate bilateral trade even as New Delhi offered to supply 100 railway locomotives and help set up thermal or hydroelectric power plants of up to 2,000 MW.

India, pak sign three agreements to facilitate bilateral trade


A new report by the Pew Hispanic Center says unemployment among Latinos in the US has jumped during the last year.

New report says unemployment among Latinos jumped last year


Former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee has been endorsed by Texas State Senator Dan Patrick, who is also a popular radio talk show host in Houston and a well-known conservative Republican.

Mike Huckabee endorsed by Texas State Senator Dan Patrick


Veteran free agent offensive guard Chester Pitts visited the Buffalo Bills today, the team announced on its website.


Chinese technology giant Huawei has offered to provide unrestricted access to its software code as it seeks to counter negative public perceptions that it poses a security risk.

Huawei offers unrestricted access to software codes


New Delhi, Sep 18 India is set to become a major scientific player in 20 years, provided there is a favourable environment for innovations and structural and administrative reforms are undertaken, said a vision document released by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday.

'India can become major scientific player in 20 years'


American pop queen Madonna is in Malawi to inspect the schools she has built in the impoverished African country, the native home of her adopted two children, her manager said on Tuesday.


Two Syrian officials denied Friday that government forces had used chemical weapons against rebels, Damascus' first response to US assertions that it had.

Syrian officials deny use of chemical weapons


A Carthage man is facing fraud charges after he allegedly used the identity of another to obtains services and goods.


Montpellier HSC midfielder Younes Belhanda has refused to rule out a move from the Stade de la Mosson.


Westaway reiterated his support for Lyon, whose side is in danger of missing the finals again and who criticised his side as being soft following last weekend's terrible loss to the Brisbane Lions.


A Winona man will appear in court next month to face child pornography charges.

Winona man to face child pornography charges


The United States Coast Guard confirms a 30 to 35 foot long dead humpback whale washed ashore Thursday on near the Ocean City inlet.


Russian steel producer Severstal is extending its cooperation with foreign automakers that have plants in Russia.

Severstal extends cooperation with foreign automakers with plants in Russia


After nearly six decades without, Coca-Cola has re-launched two of its soft drinks, Coke and Sprite, in Myanmar, according to Bloomberg News.


The elephant population in Uganda's wildlife reserves and game parks has been growing steadily since the near depletion of the giant mammals under the regime of late dictator Idi Amin, and they now number about 5 000 a top conservation official said on Wednesday.


The US national soccer team has canceled its Feb. 9 exhibition against Egypt in Cairo because of the political turmoil there.

US soccer team cancels exhibition in Egypt


DENVER - Colorado Rockies third baseman Melvin Mora has left the game after getting hit in the left knee with a pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Mora leaves game after getting hit by a pitch


The Dalai Lama has formally relinquished his political and administrative powers, a spokesperson said Tuesday.

Dalai Lama relinquishes political powers


Aung San Suu Kyi visited a community home for people living with HIV today to offer them encouragement and promised them a better supply of the medicine they are lacking, a party spokesman said.

Suu Kyi visits nld home for people living with HIV


Etisalat participated in the first Ajman 'Green Economy Conference' 2013, entitled 'Less Carbon for Sustainable Development', to highlight its key environmental initiatives.

Etisalat highlights environmental initiatives


Vanessa Hudgens has said that Sucker Punch has helped her to grow as an actress, as the 22-year-old continues to move on from her High School Musical days.

'Sucker Punch' helped vanessa Hudgens grow


Gross mortgage lending fell by 14% in April, figures from the Council of Mortgages Lenders have shown, exacerbated by the royal wedding and extra bank holidays.


CHEYENNE, Wyo. ― Cheyenne police used tear gas to end a standoff with a man who barricaded himself in a home with a loaded rifle for about five hours.

Cheyenne police use tear gas to end standoff


North Korea boasted that it has become a``proud nuclear power'' and threatened Monday to harm the US if attacked, as tensions mounted over a possible crackdown on exports of suspected missile parts from the North.


North Korea said on Thursday it planned to carry out a third nuclear test and more rocket launches aimed at its ``arch-enemy'' the United States in response to tightened UN sanctions.

North Korea plans third nuclear test, more rocket launches


Indian smoke shops in New York are feeling the heat, in a series of cases that could affect tobacco sales on Indian reservations everywhere.


Danish game developer Playdead has bought itself back from investors, technology investment bank GP Bullhound announced today.

Developer Playdead buys itself back from investors


A Penn State alumnus and local criminal defense attorney is weighing in on the sex abuse scandal engulfing the university.


Two well-known Canadian artists will visit Sir Wilfred Grenfell College through the Visual Art Program Wednesday and Thursday.

Artists visiting Sir Wilfred Grenfell College


A new study at the University of Leicester aims to promote animal welfare in Cyprus and the UK.

New study aims to promote animal welfare


Vice-President Dick Cheney was treated ``without complication'' Wednesday for an abnormal heartbeat, his office said, making a short visit to a hospital to restore his normal rhythm with an electric shock.


State Rep. Joe Moody filed for re-election today with the goal of accomplishing more in the Texas House next year.


Iran hanged three convicted drug traffickers in a prison in the southeastern city of Zahedan on Saturday, the Fars news agency reported.

Iran hangs three drug traffickers: report