CCI Eurolam GmbH, a distributor of products for the printed circuit industry, has extended its new service centre in Düren.


Merck & Co. agreed to buy Schering-Plough Corp. for $41 billion in stock and cash.

Merck to buy Schering-Plough for $41 billion


Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire yet again on Sunday firing mortar shells at two Indian posts in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district in an attempt to provide cover fire to a group of infiltrators, army sources said.


A Maryville, Tennessee nursing home has been sued for $13 million in damages by a resident's family who claims the staff didn't protect her from a fellow patient.

Tennessee nursing home sued for $13 million by resident's family


Vale, the world's largest producer of iron ore, reported its first quarterly loss in a decade as the Brazilian company became the latest miner to write down assets in the face of lower commodity prices.


Veteran Tamil actress SN Lakshmi who had donned the role of a 'mother' in most films, passed away here last night after a heart attack.

Veteran Tamil actor SN Lakshmi passes away


Piper Jaffray reaffirmed their overweight rating on shares of Apple in a research note released on Friday morning.

Piper Jaffray reaffirms overweight rating on Apple (aapl)


Piedmont Community Bank Holdings, the Raleigh company that is acquiring a controlling stake in Crescent State Bank, is raising an additional $15 million from investors.

Piedmont Community Bank raising $15 million


Former Finnish prime minister and United Nations General Assembly president Harri Holkeri has died at the age of 74.


Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his brother were charged Thursday in a fresh corruption indictment that contains no new allegations of misconduct but that prosecutors hope will help avoid delays to the start of Blagojevich's trial.

Blagojevich charged in fresh corruption indictment


Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins is on the practice field for the first time since last season ended.


The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that they will assign rookie Perry Jones III to their D-League affiliate Tulsa 66ers.

Okc Thunder assign Perry Jones III to D-League affiliate Tulsa 66ers


Robbie Williams has claimed he came face to face with a UFO as it flew over him while he was lying on his sun lounger.

Robbie Williams: 'I came face to face with a UFO'


Legendary metal vocalist King Diamond recently underwent a triple bypass open heart surgery.

King Diamond undergoes triple bypass open heart surgery


ANC Chief Whip Mathole Motshekga says the delivery of houses in Mangaung township in the Free State is being delayed because of construction material theft.

Delivery of houses in Mangaung delayed --


Gannett and DirecTV have reached a new retransmission agreement, keeping Gannett's stations on the air for DirecTV subscribers.

Gannett, DirecTV reach retransmission agreement


The euro's downward slide continued in Asian trade Wednesday after Spanish borrowing rates shot up to close to danger levels.


Cloud service provider RightNow has launched a cloud services agreement for licensing enterprise cloud software.

RightNow launches cloud services agreement


Two American troops were killed by an Afghan soldier and a civilian in a shooting Thursday, FOX News Channel confirmed.

Two US troops killed by Afghan soldier, civilian


Harrowgate Elementary School has received a $750 grant from the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program to support the Harrowgate Intervention Project, a press release from the school says.


Sutton United kick off their pre-season programme with a trip to Basingstoke Town tomorrow.


Armenia will not shift to ``summer time'' any more, ie the clocks will not be set one hour ahead.


Land Registry figures have shown that house prices fell overall by 0.2% in April, bringing annual inflation down to 2.7% nationally, the eighth consecutive decrease in annual house price growth.


OfficeMax announced that it will close its Mentor customer call center near Great Lakes Mall on Oct. 31.

OfficeMax to close Mentor customer call center


It's only the first week of summer, but Austin is already setting power consumption records.


Pomona police are investigating a shooting in the 800 block of North Eleanor Street.


The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday said 20 farmers committed suicide in the state in the last 40 days but maintained that the actual reasons were yet to be ascertained.

20 farmers committed suicide in last 40 days:


Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates have been very low for the entire year of 2010 but we are seeing loan rates jump early on March 2.


A frantic father who wrestled with a deputy sheriff at the scene of his son's fatal car crash pleaded guilty this morning to misconduct at an emergency scene.

Father who wrestled with deputy after son's crash pleads guilty


Mobile devices will outnumber humans this year, according to network firm Cisco's latest analysis of global mobile data traffic.


A dog missing for more than a year was found wandering the streets of Las Vegas this weekend.

Dog missing for more than a year is found in Las Vegas


DeepOcean has been awarded a multi-million Pound pre-cut trenching contract by Statnett & Energinet on the Skagerrak 4 HVDC Submarine Interconnector project.

DeepOcean awarded pre-cut trenching contract


A Mountain Creek Academy student was arrested Friday for having pills in his possession, a spokeswoman at the Murray County Jail said Saturday.


The University of Otago further strengthened its links with top universities in China this week, signing an agreement to work with Tsinghua University in Beijing.

The University of Otago further strengthened its links with China


Wool Partners International is refusing to pay a levy for wool testing to the International Wool Textile Organisation, understood to be needed to cover the costs of a recent promotion.

Wool Partners refuses to pay levy on testing


Turkmenistan auctioned over 250,000 tons of oil products from the Turkmenbashi refinery, and refineries in the Saydi and Nayip gas-processing complex at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange on Wednesday.

Turkmenistan auctions over 250,000 tons of oil products


Argentinean authorities have tightened currency controls to stem capital flight and protect foreign exchange reserves, it has been reported.

Argentinean authorities tighten currency controls


Buyer found for UK Blockbuster stores Updated: 14:17, Sunday March 24, 2013 Troubled DVD and games rental chain Blockbuster has been bought, saving 2000 jobs and 264 stores in the United Kingdom.


Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice but was banned from her own country for 30 years under apartheid, died after a concert in Italy.

South African musical legend miriam Makeba dies


The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began on Wednesday in Puri with the grand procession of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath.

Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins in Puri


A JOBLESS Barry paedophile has been jailed for two years and four months at Cardiff Crown Court for sexually abusing two girls.


US forces have killed a pregnant Afghan woman and injured four other women in a house raid in Afghanistan's southeastern Paktia Province, Press TV reports.


Former Nitro High School athlete JR House, who has spent parts of five seasons in the Major Leagues, signed a contract with the Atlanta Braves on Monday.


An Amber Alert for two Volusia County children was canceled Thursday afternoon.

Amber Alert for Volusia children canceled


PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. Hall of Famer Frank Robinson was hospitalized Thursday because of a rapid heartbeat and dizziness, and later returned to a hotel to meet with baseball executives.

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson hospitalized with rapid heartbeat


The state Health Department says fewer people died from prescription pain medication overdoses from 2008 to 2011 after a sharp increase in the previous decade.

Fewer people dying from prescription pain medication


A high speed chase on US Highway 101 Wednesday ended on Highway 3 south of Shelton.


Tuesday, supervisors will consider offering an early retirement incentive to 40 eligible county employees in order to have a net savings of more than $5.5 million if those employees' positions are kept vacant during the next two-years.

Supervisors May offer early retirement to 40 employees


Mystery Jets are streaming their new album 'Radlands' online a week ahead of its official release - scroll down to the bottom of the page and click to listen to the album in full.

Mystery Jets stream new album 'Radlands' -- listen


Selena Gomez is already working on her second album which she says will be different and much older.

Selena Gomez's second album will be 'different and much older'


US retail sales fell for the first time in eight months in May, the government said Friday, casting doubts on consumer spending, a linchpin of economic growth.

US retail sales fall for first time in eight months


London, March 17 Charlie Sheen has resumed shooting for his sitcom 'Two and a Half Men' after completing his stint in rehab for a cocaine and alcohol problem.

Charlie Sheen resumes shooting for 'Two and a Half Men'


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati will launch her election campaign for the 2012 Assembly elections today.


Two Birmingham businessmen flying home from a meeting in Tennessee on Wednesday made an emergency landing at Northwest Alabama Regional Airport when their plane developed electrical problems shortly after takeoff, the TimesDaily newspaper of Florence reports.

Birmingham businessmen make emergency landing at Northwest Alabama Regional Airport


' Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Monday hailed the inauguration of Barack Obama as US president as a ``huge leap'' in American history, but warned that Obama faces ``great challenges'' on the economic front.


Two Russian astronauts, Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Skripochka will conduct a spacewalk on Monday, a spokesman for Russia's mission control center said.

Two Russian astronauts to conduct spacewalk


Actress Melissa George has gone public with her romance with French entrepreneur Jean-David Blanc.


Indiabulls has maintained a 'buy' rating on HDFC Bank as it feels that the bank would revert to its more profitable numbers once Centurion Bank of Punjab is integrated in its existing network.


The Chelsea High School student who was severely injured in a traffic accident while running during practice has woken up from a coma, according to Facebook page set up for him.

Chelsea High School student injured in traffic accident wakes up from coma


Related topics Jon Jones Gegard Mousasi Alexander Gustafsson According to a Jan. 20 report from Fightline, Gegard Mousasi thinks a win over Alexander Gustafsson puts him in line for a UFC title shot against Jon Jones.

Mousasi thinks win over Gustafsson puts him in line for UFC title shot vs Jones


Chess maestro Viswanathan Anand is CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 2012.

V Anand is CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 2012


Eurostar will launch its first pan-European advertising campaign on October 1 ahead of the London Olympics.

Eurostar to launch first pan-European campaign


The Employers and Manufacturers Association is being told it has a new opportunity to address the gender pay gap.

New opportunity to address gender pay gap


Shillong, June 26 Tension prevails in Garo Hills in western Meghalaya following Sunday's killings of eight migrant coal miners by unidentified assailants, an official said here Wednesday.


By Chip Brian, SmarTrend Analytics Team SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner detected a bullish inside day candle pattern for shares of PMFG.

SmarTrend's candlestick scanner detects bullish inside day pattern for PMFG (PMFG)


A hotel security guard was stabbed in his left shoulder Monday night in downtown Lexington, police said.

Hotel guard stabbed in downtown Lexington


The Last Of Us is officially the biggest IP launch since LA Noire, as it hit the top spot in the UK all-formats chart.

The Last of Us is biggest IP launch since LA Noire


And, while Carpenter isn't expected to have surgery, he will likely be sidelined for at least two months because of nerve irritation that has resulted in weakening of his right shoulder.


The 2,608th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira was celebrated through out the country by the Jain community on Tuesday.

Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira celebrated


FORMER premier Bob Carr has had to enrol as a political lobbyist on the register of the Prime Minister and Cabinet under new rules governing access to Federal MPs.


It has happened for the first time that the most elaborated family tree of birds has been developed.

Most elaborate family tree of birds developed


4,000 Hudson Valley residents lose power as winds whip region Nearly 4,000 Hudson Valley residents lost electricity Friday morning, as trees and electrical poles were knocked down by whipping winds that at times surpassed 50 miles per hour, authorities said.


Princeton University is evacuating its campus following an ``unspecified'' bomb threat to multiple campus buildings.

Princeton University evacuates campus following bomb threat


Hundreds of militants crossed the Afghan border Saturday and attacked three security checkpoints in northwestern Pakistan, killing 12 people including 10 paramilitary soldiers and two policemen, officials said.

Hundreds of militants from Afghanistan attack security checkpoints in Pakistan, killing 12


In an interview with MSNBC, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime revealed that the DSi has sold 2.2 million units since its April debut.


``It doesn't make sense to keep the mine going at full operation,'' company vice-president Terry Coughlan said Wednesday after Acadian announced it is scaling back mine operations and laying off another 38 employees, and might mothball the mine by the end of the first quarter of 2009 if metal prices don't improve.


he's beaten Best Actor rival BRADLEY COOPER to be named the celebrity with the sexiest facial hair.

Hugh Jackman named celebrity with sexiest facial hair


Last week's release Race 2 starring Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham and Anil Kapoor in leads, has crossed Rs 100 crore mark at the worldwide Box Office.

Race 2 crosses Rs 100 crore mark at worldwide Box Office


Country legend Merle Haggard has canceled four remaining January tour dates to recover from pneumonia.

Merle Haggard cancels remaining January tour dates


The StarCraft II multiplayer beta is officially live today, and if you got a beta invitation, you can download the client right here from AtomicGamer.


The former funeral home director facing federal child pornography charges has pleaded guilty to one of the three counts against him.

Former funeral home director pleads guilty to one of three counts


Brad Pitt once drove strippers to gigs Updated: 15:13, Saturday February 4, 2012 Brad Pitt once had a job driving strippers to their gigs.


A local veteran is behind bars after police say he fired a gun in a local neighborhood before barricading himself inside a Winnebago County home.

Local veteran behind bars after firing gun, barricading himself in home


The Indian Navy has foiled a piracy attempt in the Gulf of Aden by stopping a suspected pirate skiff from taking over a merchant vessel.

Indian Navy foils piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden


Police in Pine Bluff have identified a suspect in a convenience store shooting.


Israeli soldiers invaded, on Tuesday at dawn, the Aida refugee camp, north of Bethlehem, broke into and searched several homes after forcing the residents out.

Soldiers invade Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem


General Motors on Thursday posted a $7.6 billion profit for 2011, while recording its smallest quarterly profit of the year in the fourth quarter.


Greek borrowing costs rise sharply on Tuesday's early trade, following the junk status assigned to the country by Moody's.


Allied Irish Banks revealed it will not pay the controversial €40m in bonuses to staff members.


Jon Gosselin, the beleaguered father from the TLC reality show, ``Jon & Kate Plus Eight,'' has flat out denied cheating on wife Kate.

Jon Gosselin flat out denies cheating on Kate


One especially is former St. Ignatius High School, CCSF and Nebraska quarterback Zac Lee who signed with the Seahawks Tuesday.


PIRAEUS, Greece Switzerland held Greece to a 0-0 draw in a friendly match on Wednesday that saw few scoring chances.

Switzerland holds Greece 0-0 in friendly


The Metropolitan Police will halve stop and searches in a bid to improve relations with the black community.


Malaysian palm oil extended losses on Wednesday and China's soyaoil market tumbled from two-year highs as a stronger dollar made commodities priced in the currency expensive and unattractive as an inflation hedge.


Profootballtalk.com reports that Jared Allen ``will be fine'' after injuring his knee in Sunday's win over Detroit.


Former Los Angeles police Chief Daryl Gates, a controversial figure who once said drug users should be shot and whose career ended after the Rodney King beating, is hospitalized and seriously ill, current police Chief Charlie Beck said Tuesday.

Daryl Gates, ex-lapd chief , said to be seriously ill


An American automobile manufacturer, Chrysler LLC will not announce the number of workers taking its latest buyout offers for several more weeks despite the passing of a deadline for thousands of Detroit-area workers to make a decision.

Chrysler does not announce number of workers taking buyout offers


It is cloudy, windy and foggy in the high places in the mountains, the Mountain Rescue Service at the Bulgarian Red Cross told FOCUS News Agency.

It is cloudy, windy and foggy in high places in mountains


Actress Dakota Fanning always hated being called a ``child star'' because she doesn't think her age was relevant to her work.

Dakota Fanning hated being called a child star


A new technique using tissue from those below-the-waist ``love handles'' improves cosmetic breast reconstruction in slim, athletic cancer patients without adequate fat sources elsewhere, a small Johns Hopkins study has found.

New technique improves cosmetic breast reconstruction in athletic cancer patients


PTI / London August 23, 2012, 07:05 Musician Ronan Keating, whose marriage collapsed after he had an affair with one of Boyzone's backing dancers, says he ``deserved what he got''.


LYON, France -Lyon has signed central defender Bakary Kone from Guingamp on a five-year deal.

Lyon signs defender Bakary Kone from Guingamp


A Kennebunk insurance agency has lost its license for misusing funds that were supposed to be deposited in a premium trust fund account.

Kennebunk insurance agency loses license


Qantas Airways is cutting capacity and jobs to cope with the impact of rising fuel prices and the recent natural disasters in Japan, New Zealand and Australia.


A Springfield man pleaded guilty to a drug charge today just prior to attorneys' closing arguments in his two-day trial.

Springfield man pleads guilty to drug charge


Three people were charged with rhino poaching after a number of rhino horns were found in the Kruger National Park this week, park spokesman William Mabasa said on Thursday.


Israel is sending a team of anti-terror experts to India to help in the investigation of the terror attacks in Mumbai.


Domestic pressures and the international petrol price rise mean inflation will take time to come down, federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says.


``There is certainly no greater happiness, than to be able to look back on a life usefully and virtuously employed, to trace our own progress in existence, by such tokens as excite neither shame nor sorrow.''

``There is certainly no greater happiness...''


The ambulance unit is to be upgraded to a division improve the efficiency of the service at all hospitals in the country, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said yesterday.


Actress Kangna Ranaut says compliments don't matter much if you are confident of who you are.

Compliments don't matter if you are confident:


Friday with the announcement that the Las Vegas unemployment rate dropped to 14.1 percent in October, a decline from September's 15 percent.

Las Vegas unemployment rate drops to 14.1 percent


Turkey closed its airspace to several Israeli military flights following the deadly raid on a humanitarian aid ship bound for the Gaza Strip in May.

Turkey has closed airspace to Israeli military flights:


An AWOL Army ranger who threatened to kill his ex-fiance has turned himself in, ABC affiliate KRDO reports.

AWOL ranger who threatened to kill ex-fiance turns himself in


The ICC rejected Pakistan`s conspiracy theory behind the suspension of three of its players in connection with the `spot-fixing` scandal and said clear indications were given about the impending action.

ICC rejects Pakistan`s conspiracy theory


A Brechin man who brandished a knife at police officers was jailed for 90 days yesterday at Forfar Sheriff Court.


Microsoft has revealed its profits fell by 11% year-on-year through Q1 in the week.


The El Paso Police Department announced Saturday that El Paso saw a crime decrease in 2007, compared to 2006.


Hong Kong shares are seen edging lower at Thursday's open on renewed fears about the financial health of the euro zone ahead of an Italian debt auction later in the day, with weak turnover likely to exaggerate price movements.


Promotional pens are an excellent way to spread your brand with very little in the way of investment.


Nick Clegg said the Liberal Democrats are ``delivering for ordinary people'' within the Tory-led coalition as he rallied party activists ahead of local elections in a month's time.

Nick Clegg says Liberal Democrats 'delivering' ahead of local elections


Capitals coach Adam Oates was not known as a fighter during his 20-year NHL career, but he said he's confident he could beat up Rangers coach John Tortorella.

Capitals coach Adam Oates says he could beat up Rangers coach John Tortorella


MIAMI ― A tropical storm warning has been issued for Bermuda as Tropical Storm Shary approaches in the Atlantic.

Tropical storm warning issued for Bermuda


A St. Paul man has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly throwing his ex-girlfriend's 3-year-old English bulldog off a balcony.

Man charged with throwing ex-girlfriend's bulldog off balcony


Crescent Point Energy Corp. is pleased to announce that it has closed a private placement of long-term debt in the form of senior guaranteed notes to a group of institutional investors.

Crescent Point Energy announces closing of a private placement of notes


Japanese shares rose Friday as sentiment turned upbeat following strong gains on Wall Street and better-than-expected US consumption data.


Yasser Qashlaq, the director of the Free Palestine movement, said on Thursday that up to 50 ships could join the Freedom Flotilla II, the International Middle East Media Center reported.


German defender Christoph Metzelder said on Tuesday that he believes Real Madrid will not offer him a new contract.

Metzelder believes Real Madrid will not offer him new contract


Sports agent Mazhar Majeed has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cheat at the Pakistan match-fixing trial and conspiracy to making corrupt payments, the Press Association reported on Wednesday.

Agent Majeed pleads guilty to conspiracy to cheat


HELENA, Mont. US Senator Max Baucus is returning more than $20,000 in campaign donations to a defense contractor and its executives after a subsidiary came under scrutiny for setting up shell corporations in offshore tax havens.

Baucus returning campaign donations from defense contractor...


5 things you need to know including holiday travel tips and where free hams are being handed out


Phoenix police have arrested a 60-year-old teacher on the suspicion of groping two students in a school library.

Phoenix police arrest teacher on suspicion of groping two students


Ronnie Spector, the original bad girl of rock'n'roll has paid a heartfelt tribute to Amy Winehouse.

Pop legend ronnie Spector pays tribute to Amy Winehouse


You can learn how to make a homemade pumpkin costume easily and inexpensively.


House Minority Leader John Boehner's office has announced that Louisiana GOP Rep. Charles Boustany, a doctor, will deliver the GOP response to President Obama's health-care address tomorrow night.


It has again been observed that false prophesies and evil manipulations abound in many of the churches today, a development that had already destroyed some families.


Katie Price and Alex Reid are set to announce that they are splitting up, after months of rumours and speculation regarding the state of their marriage appears to be coming to a head.

Katie Price aka jordan and Alex Reid set to split


SWANSEA City were beaten 1-0 by West Ham at Upton Park as they failed to score for the fourth time in five games.


By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF/myfoxatlanta An elementary school bus was involved in an accident with another vehicle in Redan, Ga.


Residents should be aware the Niagara Region's public health department has confirmed mosquitoes in Niagara have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Niagara mosquitoes test positive for West Nile


A boil water advisory has been issued Monday evening for city of Ironton water residents in the area between Cemetery Lane and the Coal Grove village limit, according to a news release from the Ironton Water Treatment Plant.

Boil water advisory issued for some Ironton residents


Within the four walls of the warehouse or distribution center, the warehouse control system is essential for maintaining an efficient operation and reducing risk.

A warehouse control system is essential for reducing risk


In an effort to reduce pressure on oil prices and increase supply of domestic oil, President Bush today lifted a ban on offshore drilling.


This black and white dog was found in the South End on Monday and is looking for his owner.


AUSTRALIAN driver Ryan Briscoe will start from second spot on the grid in tomorrow morning's Iowa Corn Indy 250 after thunderstorms washed out qualifying.


The Oakland A's agreed to terms with four more players from the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, the club announced today.

A's agree to terms with four more players


Transformation of the agriculture sector must be the top priority concern of our public policies, including science and technology policies, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.

Transformation of agriculture should be top priority:


State Street Corp. said it would lay off 630 employees, or 2 percent of its workforce, including 260 people in Massachusetts, and sounded a cautionary note on the economy even as it reported higher profits.


Right on cue, Sony today launched the 10.1-inch Android tablet in India for Rs 46,990.

Sony Xperia tablet Z launched in India for Rs 46,990


USC wide receiver Robert Woods will sit out of spring practice as he continues to recover from offseason ankle surgery.

USC receiver Robert Woods to sit out spring practice


KARA's goddess leader, Park Gyuri, and beautiful member, Hara, revealed their childhood photos on the recent HahaMong Show.

Gyuri and Hara reveal their childhood photos


As you may recall JoJo Simmons was recently arrested for possession of marijuana.On tonight's episode of Run's House on MTV JoJo and Rev. Run talked about the incident that occured last month.


Singapore-based DBS Bank has opened a new branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as part of its next phase of growth in the country, where the bank has been present since 2008.

DBS Bank opens new branch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam


The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced it would raise the discount rate at which commercial banks borrow from the central bank as part of a move to withdraw emergency support to the financial system.


A Bahraini youth died on Friday day night following clashes between police and protesters in Muharraq area.

Bahrain youth dies in clashes with police


Mrs Lorna Small formerly Allen, was one of a kind.


Beat writer Al Iannazzone confirms that Anthony Morrow will eventually get his starting job back from Stephen Graham.

Anthony Morrow will get his starting job back


About 350 paramedics, emergency medical services workers and their supporters held a rally Tuesday morning at City Hall, in an effort to become an essential service.

About 350 paramedics rally at City Hall to become essential service


A judge has found that the woman accused of killing a Eugene police officer is too mentally ill to stand trial.

Woman accused of killing Eugene officer too mentally ill to stand trial


The number of swine flu cases in Kerala rose to 56 on Tuesday with confirmation of two more cases in Thiruvananthapuram district and one in Kottayam district.


After hearing 21 hours of testimony over two days, San Angelo State District Judge Barbara Walther ruled Friday that 416 children removed from a West Texas polygamist compound will remain in state custody and will be subject to genetic testing.

Children from polygamist compound remain in state custody


Epic and NVIDIA announced at IFA today that they've teamed up to bring Unreal Engine 3 to Windows 8 and Windows RT. The announcement was made during the ASUS Vivo Tab RT press conference earlier this morning, and we were given a demo of Unreal Engine 3 running on the device, which comes complete with a Tegra 3 processor.

Epic and NVIDIA announce Unreal Engine 3 for Windows 8 and Windows RT


The Knicks introduced Donnie Walsh as team president during a news conference Wednesday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks introduce Donnie Walsh as team president


A Byesville man accused of stealing narcotics from two Zanesville pharmacies last year recently entered ``not guilty'' pleas to four felony charges stemming from the alleged incidents.


The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that it plans to fine American Airlines $24.2 million for maintenance violations on its MD-80 jets that led to thousands of flights being canceled in 2008.

FAA to fine American Airlines $24.2 million


The end of the world is nigh, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announces in a TV appearance, warning of flesh-eating zombies and demonic beasts from hell.


JULIA Gillard has committed to serving another term in parliament, even if she loses the election.

Prime minister julia Gillard commits to parliament after election


Gov. Robert Bentley spoke to Chilton County Chamber of Commerce members at their monthly luncheon Tuesday as part of his Road to Economic Recovery Tour.


Actress Elizabeth Taylor has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital to treat symptoms of congestive heart failure.

Elizabeth Taylor admitted to hospital after heart failure


Lily Allen is dating Chemical Brother Ed Simons again, according to reports.


The Italian President has dissolved parliament, paving the way for elections which are predicted to see a return to power by former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.


Asian markets have rallied smartly this morning on the back of strong cues from the US markets.


Tens of thousands of people are expected to march to the Union Building in Pretoria on Tuesday, to highlight crime in the country.

Thousands expected to march against crime


Odessa-Montour graduate Stefanie Collins made her Olympic debut over the weekend in a preliminary game against Australia, Saturday, July 28.


Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton was arrested in the South African city of Port Elizabeth on Friday after attending a World Cup match, a local radio station reported.


The Chicago Bulls clinched a playoff berth, defeating Charlotte 101-84 despite seeing Carlos Boozer limp out of the contest.


Roger Ebert said he will debut a facial prosthesis along with his new public television show on film criticism.

Roger Ebert to debut facial prosthesis on show


Coach Jim Calhoun, who has led the Connecticut men's team to three NCAA titles, broke his hip in a bicycle accident and had surgery at the UConn Health Center in Farmington.


Iraqi security forces captured a woman said to be responsible for recruiting 80 female suicide bombers, a senior officer said on Tuesday, as cited by Xinhua News Agency.

Iraqi security forces capture woman responsible for recruiting suicide bombers


President-elect Barack Obama will officially resign his Senate seat on Sunday, a Democratic leadership aide confirmed on Thursday.


The so-called 'obesity epidemic' has been grossly exaggerated by both the media and the medical mainstream, according to an expert.

'Obesity epidemic' is grossly exaggerated


``I don't think you want to ever rule it out,'' McCaskill said of putting boots on the ground in Syria on CBS' ``Face the Nation.''

McCaskill won't rule out putting boots on the ground in Syria


During this one day visit to Tamil Nadu on Thursday, NDA's Prime Ministerial candidate and BJP's senior leader, LK Advani conveyed a strong message to the electorate in Tamil Nadu that it no longer has the tag of a north Indian party.

BJP no longer has tag of North Indian party:


British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed he was ``tucked up in bed'' by US President Barack Obama during the pair's recent flight on Air Force One.


A 20-year-old Austin man pleaded not guilty in court Thursday to a felony property damage charge for allegedly damaging an ex-girlfriend's car.

Austin man pleads not guilty to felony property damage


Cathedral City Police confirm that a suspect wanted in a bizarre officer involved shooting in Palm Springs has been captured.

Suspect wanted after an officer involved shooting captured


Governor Pat Quinn released his tax returns Tuesday and called on his opponent, Republican Bill Brady, to do the same.


Richard Garriott, aka General British, has gone to space and saw the light: he's leaving NCSoft.


Justin Rose has pulled out of this week's BMW PGA Championship because of a back injury.

Justin Rose pulls out of BMW PGA Championship


Shots were fired near Canterbury High School early Thursday morning.


The Singur plant of Tata Motors will roll out the Nano, the world's cheapest car, by October this year, company managing director Ravi Kant said Wednesday.

Singur plant to roll out Nano by October


Yorkshire have submitted plans for their new pavilion at Headingley as part of their multi-million pound investment in redeveloping the ground.


Rogue surgeon Jayant Patel has lodged a High Court appeal against his manslaughter convictions, with lawyers agreeing to work for free to help him.


A MALVERN-based charity that helps needy people in Thailand will be showcasing its work during a presentation evening in Powick next month.


The Navy is convening a special panel to investigate the fire that damaged the USS Miami while it was in dry dock for an overhaul at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in the river between Maine and New Hampshire.

Navy convenes special panel to investigate fire


A report presented to the Legislative Commission on Friday shows Nevada businesses and individual licensees owe the state at least $252.7 million.


The TSX Venture Exchange closed Thursday at 1,914.88, down 21.00 points.

Tsxv closed at 1,914.88, down 21.00 points


Quincy University and Quincy Notre Dame High School today announced a $1.2 million scholarship gift from the estate of Evelyn Rebecca ``Betty'' McLaughlin.

Quincy University & Quincy Notre Dame High School announce $1.2 million scholarship gift


The construction of 'NGL 3100' plant in Dehloran will be started this Iranian year.

Construction of 'NGL 3100' plant to start this year


Pepsi and Twitter announced ``Live for Now Music,'' a global music partnership that will bring people closer to the artists they care about and help them easily discover new music, all through Twitter.

Pepsi and Twitter announce global music partnership


RAB arrested 18 suspected members of an 'inter-district crime gang' in Savar on Thursday.

RAB arrests 'inter-district crime gang' in Savar


For the longest time, Gene Simmons has said that he would never get married, but now, we've learned that he has proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Shannon Tweed.


FORMER Fiji sevens rugby coach Waisale Serevi showed yesterday that he still had some tricks up his sleeve.


Unfortunately, Brazil is starting to become known as a hotspot for child sex tourism as the number of underage prostitutes hitting the streets continues to grow at alarming rates.

Brazil becoming a hotspot for child sex tourism


Jovan Kirovski, a US forward of Macedonian heritage, was traded to the Los Angeles Galaxy from San Jose in a Major League Soccer deal for a 2010 draft selection.

Veteran football forward Kirovski traded to Galaxy


Meek attended a rally at the downtown West Palm Beach library on Clematis Street.

Meek attends rally in downtown West Palm Beach


Egyptian police have arrested 25 Muslim Brotherhood members at a meeting in the Nile Delta, the members and a security official said on Saturday.

Egypt arrests 25 Muslim Brotherhood members


BJP today said it favoured collecting caste data in the on-going Census as correct figures were not available, handicapping the Supreme Court, Mandal Commission and other institutions while dealing with the issue.


A MAN wearing a woolly hat used both hands to grab cash from a till at a Hoddesdon supermarket.


Tibetan exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama arrived in Japan Friday for a speaking tour that starts at the weekend, the latest of his visits that have upset China in the past.

Dalai Lama arrives in Japan for speaking tour


Health Secretary Alan Johnson today opened the first GP health centre in England which will help people access medical care when they need it.


Ten children drank windshield wiper fluid after a staffer at an Arkansas day care mistakenly served it thinking it was a flavoured drink mix, authorities said on Friday.

Ten children drink wiper fluid at day care


China Eastern Airlines Corp., the nation's third-largest carrier, opened its first Taiwan office in the capital Taipei yesterday in an effort to better serve passengers on the cross-strait route, the carrier said in a statement.

China Eastern Airlines opens first Taiwan office


Indonesia anti-terror squad kills 3 militants Indonesia's anti-terrorism squad fatally shot three suspected militants and arrested two others Wednesday after an all-day standoff at a village hideout in West Java.


An East Toledo woman was hurt seriously when the car she was driving crashed early Tuesday on Navarre Avenue at the Oregon-Toledo line, authorities said.


VALENCIA, Spain Dwain Chambers only needs to walk to his starting blocks for the 60-meter race Friday to be the focal point of opening day at the World Indoor Championships.

Dwain Chambers to be focal point at opening day of world indoor Championships


Pizza stocks benefited from a strong Wall Street finish last week, following news of a plan to boost the struggling European economy.

Pizza stocks benefit from strong Wall Street finish


Australian producer Santos said Thursday that third-quarter output fell 12% year-on-year to 144,000 boe/d, hit by shutdowns at the John Brookes and Mutineer-Exeter fields...


The Henry Vilas Zoo is mourning the loss of Vilas, the zoo's 16 year old African Lion, who's health had declined dramatically due to the development of an aggressive mammary carcinoma that had spread to her lymphatic system, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today.

Henry Vilas Zoo mourning the loss of Vilas the Lion


Ballard Power Systems today announced a supply agreement with Daimler AG for FCvelocity fuel cell products for Daimler AG 's fuel cell car and bus programs.

Ballard announces supply agreement with Daimler AG


A fresh avalanche hit Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, killing an army jawan in Kupwara district; a day after 17 armymen met a similar fate during a winter warfare training exercise.

Fresh avalanche in Kashmir Valley kills jawan


The WRU have today confirmed that the Millennium Stadium roof will be closed for tomorrow's Six Nations title decider between Wales and England.

WRU confirm Millennium Stadium roof will be closed for decider


The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Wednesday a rematch between former heavyweight champions Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir has been added to UFC 140, scheduled for Dec. 10 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir added to UFC 140


Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, has died ending weeks of speculation about his whereabouts and state of health.


Chesterfield fire crews battled a house fire in the 5500 block of Zion Ridge Terrace Friday night.

Chesterfield fire crews battle house fire


A drunk driver responsible for killing a 65-year-old grandmother offered a tearful apology to his victim's family in court yesterday.


Heath Ledger is to be posthumously honoured for his contribution to the Australian film industry at the Brisbane International Film Festival next month.

Heath Ledger to be honoured for contribution to Australian film industry


At least six gunmen have been killed in fresh clashes with the Egyptian security forces in Sinai amid tensions which continue to rise in the peninsula.

Six gunmen killed in clashes with Egyptian security forces in Sinai


PF Chang's China Bistro Inc , which has been fighting to recover from ill-timed price increases, said it would go private in a $1.1 billion deal with Centerbridge Partners, sending its shares up 30 percent.

PF Chang's to go private in $1.1 billion deal


Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller died Friday at the age of 64 from complications of type two diabetes, the National Basketball Association team said.


A rare October Nor'Easter is thrashing the tri-state with heavy snow and wild wind gusts, disrupting travel, downing trees and causing outages for hundreds of thousands of residents.

October Nor'Easter thrashes the tri-state


Russian officials are searching the Moscow offices of Human Rights Watch and the corruption watchdog Transparency International, intensifying the recent wave of pressure on non-governmental organizations.

Russian officials searching Human Rights Watch


Britney Spears could face a legal row over claims her new hit single 'Hold It Against Me' took a line from another track.

Britney Spears could face legal row over new single


Bono has been promoting his new AIDS documentary as he continues to try to raise the awareness of the HIV virus across the world.


Despite a day where the entire field battled against the strong winds, KJ Choi held on to win his seventh PGA Tour title when a last round of 71 at the Sony Open in Hawaii left him three shots clear of South African Rory Sabbatini.


New Order Performs ``I'll Stay With You'' on the Sony indoor stage Jimmy Kimmel Live's YouTube channel features clips and recaps of every episode from the late night TV show on ABC.

New Order Performs ``I'll Stay With you''


A Knoxville woman is facing charges in Oak Ridge more than eight months after police say she attacked a man trying to repossess her car.

Woman faces charges for attacking man trying to repossess her car


Former Benfica and Portugal striker Eusebio will spend Christmas in hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia, the hospital treating him have said.


David Milgaard was arrested by Calgary police Wednesday after an apparent domestic dispute.

David Milgaard arrested in Calgary domestic dispute


Visitors have not been allowed to see critically ill Suharto directly because the former president has been suffering from multiple-organ failure since last Friday.

Visitors not allowed to see critically-ill Suharto


Film director Seeman and two others were released from the Central jail here today following the conditional bail granted to them by Madras High Court.


Instead of hitting the road to tour at the beginning of 2013, No Doubt has made their way back to a studio in Los Angeles to work on new music.


The graceful contemporary movement art forms at Attakkalari will go international with the Attakkalari India Biennial 2009 where 21 troupes will showcase their styles.

Contemporary art forms at Attakkalari to go international


Australia won the Women's Cricket World Cup title for a record sixth time after defeating West Indies, Sunday.

Australia wins Women's Cricket World Cup


British comedian Russell Brand, who tied the knot with American singer Katy Perry in India last month, says he is loving every bit of being married.


The NFL final between Kerry and Derry will go ahead in Parnell Park on Sunday afternoon, despite a clash with Munster's Heineken Cup semi-final against Saracens.


A Sunday school teacher stands accused of abusing a five-year-old girl left in his care.


Workforce, the winner of last year's English Derby and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe has been retired to stud.


David Cameron drew on his experiences caring for his disabled son Ivan when he officially opened a new Norwood residential centre, which he described as ``a model of best practice''.


Renée Zellweger will reportedly wear a fat suit for the eagerly-awaited third Bridget Jones film.

Renée Zellweger to wear fat suit for third Bridget Jones film


The domain name Poker.ca sold yesterday at the SnapNames.com iGambling auction for $400K.


Govt to investigate Whitehaven claims Updated: 15:55, Tuesday February 12, 2013 An investigation will be carried out into claims that Whitehaven Coal provided false information in applying to develop a controversial open-cut mine in northwest NSW.


From May 1, adult Singaporeans can look forward to receiving between $600 to $800 in cash, announced Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam during the Budget.

All Singaporeans to receive up to $800 cash


A teenager from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, has apparently drown at Bottomless Lake State Park while swimming with his cousin.


Blair's agent, Happy Walters, has made it official that Blair will be signing with Krasnye Krylya Samara and joining the team during the 2011-12 season.


Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment Minister Saviour Kasukuwere, said indigenisation and empowerment drive is not meant to destroy firms and the economy, but to undo the colonial injustices suffered by Zimbabweans.

Indigenisation is meant to undo the colonial injustices suffered by Zimbabweans


Limpopo has recommended that the flood-hit Vhembe district be declared a disaster area, it was reported.

Limpopo district could be declared disaster area


A new federal study shows Rhode Island has the highest rate of serious mental illness in the country.


``Wii Music and Animal Crossing did not fulfil our expectations and only sold through 2.65m and 3.38m copies respectively,'' Iwata told investors.


Mumbai Indians has added 11 uncapped players to their squad for the fourth season of the Indian Premier League.

Mumbai Indians add 11 uncapped players to squad


A Mannford man was arrested Wednesday on a first-degree murder complaint after reportedly confessing to killing his friend, police said.

Mannford man arrested on murder complaint


A motorcyclist was killed Saturday night in an accident at South Yellow Springs Street and West High Street in Springfield.


Republicans say Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is misleading the public about granting early release to some prison inmates.

Republicans say Quinn misleading public on early release


Republican Scott Brown won a bitter US Senate race in Massachusetts Tuesday, dealing a stunning blow to President Barack Obama's legislative agenda and casting doubt on the fate of his sweeping healthcare overhaul.

Republican wins Massachusetts Senate race


``I'm an adult, am NOT a prude, enjoy a good laugh, etc. I'm also a rape victim, and I just feel that 'dirty dishes belong in the sink, not on the living room furniture.


Chicago Four 'unruly' passengers on board a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit were questioned by US Customs and Border Protection officials on Wednesday after the airline crew reported they were not complying with ``crew member instructions''.

'Unruly' passengers on board flight from Amsterdam questioned


A state of emergency has been declared in Pitcairn where a landslide has reached one home and is threatening others.


H & M, the international fashion retailer, has opened two new stores in Riyadh.


President Obama is optimistic the Senate will confirm Ben Bernanke for another term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Obama optimistic Senate will confirm Bernanke


Everton signed defender Sylvain Distin from Portsmouth on Friday to replace the departed Joleon Lescott.

Everton signs Distin to replace Joleon Lescott


Legendary entertainer Roy Clark will returns to Branson this fall for six dates at the Tri-Lakes Center in September and October.


After filing for a divorce merely 72 days after getting married, Kim Kardashian released a statement saying that she hoped her marriage would last ``forever'' but the relationship had ``not worked out as planned''.

Kim Kardashian hoped marriage would last forever


The presentation told employees that ``makeup makes you more attractive,'' ``don't be a plain Jane,'' a sweater with a skirt is better than a sweater with slacks,'' ``no flats,'' ``paint your nails, ``don't be afraid of color'' and ``brunettes have more leeway with vibrant colors than blondes or redheads,'' US News reports.


SUGAR cane farmers can expect a better price for their crop this season, says a senior government official.


Miranda Lambert brings home so many stray animals her home is like a zoo.


An annual report reveals poverty is growing across the Treasure State and more and more children are feeling the effects of hard economic times.

Report reveals poverty growing across Treasure state


The Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, will host an open house event from noon to 4 pm June 9.

Humane Society of Wayne County to host open house


the kiss cam -- ended extremely poorly recently for one couple.


United States stocks dropped, while commodities went into a bear market, after indications of a global decelerate in manufacturing led to disappointing labor and housing data at the largest economy of the world.

United States stocks drop as commodities go into bear market


A weekly farmers market with European ambience will open this fall in the Village at Colleyville.

Farmers market to open at the village at Colleyville


An unidentified man in his 50s was shot dead while driving his black Proton Saga along Regat Dato Mahmud, off Jalan Pasir Puteh, on Tuesday.


Two-wheeler maker, Ultra Motor Company, on Monday launched two new electric scooters priced between Rs 28,300 and Rs 31,900.

Ultra Motor launches two electric scooters


Dan Parks kicked Scotland to their first victory over South Africa since 2002, scoring all their points in a 21-17 win in the Autumn Test Series at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Parks kicks Scotland to victory over South Africa


A man who butted a steward has been banned from football grounds for three years.


Punk godmother Patti Smith has won the acclaimed National Book Award for non-fiction in the US for Just Kids, her memoir of her bohemian days in the Chelsea Hotel with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe.


A new study has shown that climate change will yield more extreme rainfall in the future.

Climate change to yield more extreme rainfall in future


Despite Nikki Haley's recent order to state employees to answer the phone with a programmed chirpy greeting, it is not a good day in South Carolina for many people.


Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade is resigning effective Friday, her office has confirmed.


One in 20 UK schoolchildren thought Adolf Hitler was a coach of the German football team, a survey said yesterday.


Wind farms can cause climate change, according to a study, that shows how the technology is already pushing up temperatures, The Telegraph has reported.


The governments of the United States and the Republic of Moldova have agreed to intensify our dialogue across the spectrum of our shared interests.

United States and the Republic of Moldova agree to intensify dialogue


Global warming will melt all the ice in the Arctic Ocean every summer, raising earth temperatures even further, researchers at the University of California-Los Angeles warned, reported China's Xinhua news agency.

Global warming to melt all ice in Arctic Ocean every summer


The Iranian Air Force plans to upgrade domestically-manufactured Saeqe aircraft, Brigadier General Abdollah Kashanifard told IRNA in an interview published on Monday.


With 55 of 57 precincts reporting, Sheriff David Stone has been returned to office with 7,032 votes.

Pickens Sheriff David Stone returns to office


Workers said business is booming at a modular home company that opened in Snyder County last year.

Business is booming for modular home company


CAMARILLO, Calif. A new survey finds the average price of regular gasoline in the United States has stayed almost flat in the last three weeks.

Average price of regular gasoline stays flat


Clearwater Paper Corporation today announced it has agreed to acquire Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc., an Alpharetta, GA-based integrated manufacturer of tissue products , for approximately $502 million, including equity value of approximately $247 million and net debt of approximately $255 million.

Clearwater Paper to acquire Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc.


A man allegedly killed his wife and two minor daughters with a sharp edged weapon in village Sundari in Hafizganj police circle in Bareilly district, Home department sources said here today.


Patrick Wolf and Patti Smith are to collaborate on new music, after they performed together at a Dylan Thomas tribute concert in south Wales.


Freshman Brandon Knight scored a career-high 30 points and Josh Harrellson delivered eight of his 15 during a pivotal stretch of the second half, helping fourth-seeded Kentucky beat No. 5 seed West Virginia 71-63 in the NCAA tournament Saturday.

Brandon Knight scores 30, No. 4 seed Kentucky beats West Virginia 71-63 in NCAA tournament


Tennessee is one of at least 25 states that have the ``Stand Your Ground'' self-defense law that has been at the center of a national debate since a neighborhood watchman killed an unarmed teenager in Florida last month.

Tennessee is one of 25 states with the ``Stand Your Ground'' law


Despite more questions from councillors regarding the new Presto smart cards, a new OC Transpo fare hike got the final stamp of approval from city council.

OC Transpo fare hike gets final approval


INTELLIGENCE assessments showing al-Qa'ida was changing its focus from Iraq to Pakistan and Afghanistan were highlighted yesterday by US commander David Petraeus as leaders in Islamabad called a crisis meeting over the jihadi militancy sweeping the country.


Hilton said he got into an argument with Fergie and Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas at a Toronto nightclub early Monday morning and was punched outside the club by Polo Molina, the band's manager.


Iron ore exporter Sesa Goa, part of Vedanta Resources, is in talks Orissa-based Ahluwalia family to renew a mining agreement that will enable Sesa to expand its capacity to five million tonne, according to a report.

Sesa Goa in talks with Ahluwalia family to renew mining agreement: report


El Paso police continue investigating a string of armed robberies that happened Monday night.

Police investigate string of armed robberies


Governor Jan Brewer of Arizona is going ON THE RECORD at 10pm tonight about the violence in her state...the murders and the serious injuries...not to mention the shooting of Congresswoman Giffords.

Governor Jan Brewer of Arizona is going ON the RECORD at 10pm tonight!


Russians began voting Sunday in a presidential election that will produce a successor to Vladimir Putin and almost certainly open a path for Putin to take a new and powerful role after eight years in which Russia's global influence expanded and its domestic democracy contracted.


``Sonu has been advised complete bed rest for the next few days for treatment of low blood pressure, fatigue and minor slip disc.

'Sonu Nigam has been advised complete bed rest'


``In Gujarat, Jamiat workers on the ground have told me that in several assembly segments, Muslims voted for Modi.

Several Muslims voted for narendra Modi:


The Huffington Post has an article on the School of Rock about a 22-city ``AllStars'' tour raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Huffington Post has article on School of Rock


It was decided this afternoon in a 3-2 vote that the Williamson County elections administrator would keep his job despite a request made by the chair of the county Republican Party to have him kicked out of office.

Williamson County elections administrator to keep job


Elizabeth Hurley managed to upstage the bride AGAIN yesterday as she stepped out in a stunning canary yellow dress and an over-sized cartwheel hat.

Liz Hurley upstages the bride AGAIN as she steps out in a canary yellow dress


Arizona is on pace to match its busiest year for executions since establishing the death penalty in 1910, The Associated Press has determined.

Az on pace to match busiest year for executions


In addition to helping the victims of a Wednesday morning fire in the Village of Clinton, the Mohawk Valley Red Cross says they have responded to six fires in the first 11 days of July.

Red Cross responds to six fires in 11 days


A Mountain Island Elementary School student brought a knife to school Feb. 11, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report.

Mountain Island Elementary student brings knife


Feisty Norweigan lass IDA MARIA will be touring Australia for the first time in December, with her sexy and ridiculously catchy track, 'I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked'.

IDA Maria to tour Australia this December


Fire has destroyed a home near Eldorado and Woodstock, east of the Springfield city limits.


Paterson Police are searching for a man who is impersonating a police officer and robbing motorists, Paterson Police Det.

Police searching for man impersonating Police officer, robbing motorists


On Monday, the Indiana Pacers held their fourth predraft workout in the lead-up to the 2012 NBA Draft.


BY Chris Blank/AP Missouri is facing a shortage of the primary care doctors to whom patients turn for antibiotics to cure strep throat and for answers to make health decisions.

Missouri faces shortage of primary care doctors


Prime Minister Bruce Golding says the Government of Jamaica continues to take several initiatives to improve governance and that some of these are either before Parliament for approval or will shortly be submitted.

Government continues to take initiatives to improve governance


Showcase series Haven goes into production on 13 new episodes of season three beginning April 18 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Showcase series 'Haven' goes into production for season three


A gasoline station attendant was robbed at gunpoint early Friday by three men who threatened to kill him unless he complied with their demands for cash.


England Lions made steady progress towards a major lead at the Rose Bowl today as they attempted to disrupt New Zealand's preparations for the opening Test.


A 51-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Wood County Circuit Court to sexual assault.


To meet the 53-man roster limit, the Seahawks on Friday waived, among others, third-string QB Josh Portis, leaving Seattle with just two quarterbacks on its roster, and also wide receivers Deon Butler, Ricardo Lockette and former UW player Jermaine Kearse.

Seahawks waive Josh Portis, leaving just two quarterbacks on roster


A Bantam Superior Court judge placed a $500,000 bond on a Lakeville man with a history of trespassing charges for allegedly violating a no-contact protective order against a woman for a second time.

$500,000 bond for Lakeville man for violating protective order


hotelier InterContinental Hotels is looking to emerging markets and especially China to drive future growth after a recovery in the United States and a string of new Chinese hotel openings helped push 2011 profits up 26 per cent.

InterContinental looks to China to drive growth


A Mount Washington man has been sentenced to 23 years to life for murdering his neighbor, then digging his grave.

Man sentenced 23 years to life for murdering neighbor, then digging grave


Cable Bahamas Ltd. announced that they are implementing a major increase in its international connectivity to the rest of the world as part of its ongoing network optimisation plans in a press statement on Friday.

Cable Bahamas to implement increase in international connectivity


A HEAVILY pregnant Reese Witherspoon has reportedly been rushed to an LA hospital.


Nuclear reactor designs reached a key milestone today with the publication of generic design assessment issues by the Office for Nuclear Regulation and Environment Agency.

Nuclear reactor designs reach key milestone


Six Flags Inc. announced Thursday it would close its Kentucky theme park because of a lease dispute, making Kentucky Kingdom the sole property to be shut down as the company restructures under bankruptcy protection.

Six Flags closes Kentucky Kingdom theme park


in A pilot accidentally locked himself in the bathroom aboard a flight to New York City and touched off a brief hijacking terror scare that underscored the fears about air travel that still linger more than a decade after 9/11.

Pilot accidentally locks himself in bathroom on flight, touches off brief hijacking scare


The board of supervisors on Monday set Saturday, Oct. 9, as household hazardous waste collection day when residents can dispose of hazardous waste free-of-charge at a special disposal location in McNeill at a large field in front of M&M Industries, Inc., 15 Sones Chapel Road.

Supervisors set household hazardous waste collection day


EMVCo, the EMV standards body owned by American Express, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., today launches its website subscription programme.


A media authority and tribunal could be introduced by the end of the month in the country.

Media authority, tribunal could be introduced


Brodeur has a sprained right knee, and the team said Tuesday that his status is going to be listed as day-to-day.


A 16-year-old boy was attacked in a Colley Gate park by a knuckleduster-wielding youth who repeatedly struck him about the head and body.


JEC's inaugural composites conferences and show for the Americas, held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from Nov. 7 to 9, exceeded the composites industry's expectations with an impressive showing of participating companies and expert presenters.

JEC's inaugural composites conferences exceeds industry's expectations


In a bid to create awareness about sensible energy consumption, Verizon employees all over the world will participate in the Earth Hour initiative on Saturday, March 26, the company has announced.

Verizon employees to participate in Earth Hour initiative


WITH his inauguration less than two weeks away, Mr Barack Obama faced distractions over his choice of an intelligence team, the president-elect's Senate replacement and evidence Congress can't act as quickly as hoped on a massive economic stimulus package.


A Nova Scotia man serving a prison sentence for defrauding three Nova Scotia health authorities of $408,000 is facing more charges.

N.S. man in prison for defrauding health authorities facing more charges


An Ashley, ND, man was injured Monday in a one-vehicle accident near Ashley, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.


AUSTRALIAN paceman Stuart Clark has been ruled out of next month's cricket tour of South Africa following a setback with his troublesome elbow.

Australian pace bowler Stuart Clark ruled out of tour of South Africa


First-time jobless benefit claims rose by 11,000 in the week ending Saturday with 428,000 claims filed, the US Labor Department said Thursday.


BMW is pulling out of Formula 1 at the end of this season, the second car maker to leave the series within a year.


A Bristol woman, accused of burning her 3-year-old son's leg, was indicted on two child abuse felonies that could put her in prison for 60 years each.

Bristol woman indicted on two child abuse felonies


Etisalat today announced improved international roaming rates for customers traveling to any of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.

Etisalat announces improved international roaming rates for customers traveling to any of GCC countries


The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration said it will investigate the death of a Minnesota man who was buried in snow after he jumped off a roof.

OSHA to investigate death of man buried in snow


``It's Not About the Hike,'' a book by Keene's Nancy Sporborg, is the story of two women who meet and decide to start walking together around town to stay in shape.


On February 18, 2008, Pakistanis went to the polls to vote in elections for the National Assembly.


Today Dave Dennis for Governor filed a campaign finance report reflecting a total of over $1.35 million raised since he launched his bid to become the next CEO of Mississippi.

Dave Dennis files campaign finance report


Global climate change talks came to an end in Bangkok today in an atmosphere of distrust and recrimination, with the rift between rich and poor countries seemingly wider than ever.

Global climate talks came to an end in Bangkok.


Haney bowled an 800 series Sunday at Sunset in the doubles portion of the United States Bowling Congress Montana state tournament.


Two foreign divers drowned while exploring a sunken US warship in the northern Philippines, a police report said Tuesday.

Two foreign divers drown in northern Philippines


The government approved the bill on ratification of the arbitration agreement with Slovenia and sent it to the parliament.

Government approves bill on ratification of arbitration agreement with Slovenia.


The Small Business Administration said it backed 15 percent fewer loans in South Florida during the first half of the fiscal year.


Super Rugby strugglers the Blues have made three changes to their starting 15 to face the Hurricanes, with rookie first five-eighth Gareth Anscombe among those to drop out.


Where have all the capitalists gone, and if there's a new system governing corporate North America I want to be part of it with a bailout of my own sinking pension plan.


A rep for the iconic actress tells ET, ``Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalized earlier this week when she was taken to Cedars Sinai suffering from symptoms caused by congestive heart failure, an ongoing condition.


Nonito Donaire revealed a childhood filled with depression and a suicide attempt at the age of 10, in a story published in Sports Illustrated by Chris Mannix.

Nonito Donaire reveals childhood depression & suicide attempt


Royal Caribbean has agreed to extend its satellite TV channel contract with Oceans TV for two of its cruise ships.

Royal Caribbean extends TV channel contract with Oceans TV


Bogus Basin has announced its upcoming season pass sale for next year's ski season.


HCP announced that it was recently recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency as the leader in ENERGY STAR certifications for their medical office building category.

HCP recognized as the leader of ENERGY STAR certifications for medical office buildings


The real estate sector is picking up after the slump witnessed during the global economic meltdown, an industry body said on Monday.


Dan Crary, a longtime friend of the late Stu Mossman, will perform a concert in honor of Mossman at 7 pm Wednesday at Richardson Hall, Southwestern College.


The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today gained 92 points to open at 20,407 in the morning trade.

Sensex gains 92 points in opening trade;


Amanda Seyfried is reportedly in talks to star in Noah Baumbach's 'While We're Young', which would see her act alongside Adam Driver, Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts.

Amanda Seyfried to star in While We're Young


Cornerstone OnDemand, the provider of on-demand, integrated learning and talent management software, content and services, today announced that it has surpassed one million active subscribers who are using its market-leading suite in 141 countries around the world.

Cornerstone OnDemand surpasses one million active subscribers in 141 countries


The body of a man was found by the roadside in Milangine district, Nyandarua.


Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano had no complaints about his red card received in victory over Manchester United .

Liverpool's Mascherano has no complaints about red card


Debenhams has signed up fashion designer Ben de Lisi to relaunch the Principles brand.


Pat's Aircraft of Georgetown has returned to compliance in the case of violations cited against the company last month by DNREC.


State Sen. Deb Fischer of Valentine won the Republican primary for United States Senate, pulling off a stunning upset over Attorney General Jon Bruning and state Treasurer Don Stenberg.

Fischer wins Republican primary for United States Senate


Sydney, Feb 11:Australian cricket all-rounder Shane Watson Saturday said he needs another week to recover fully from his calf injury and is not pushing himself for an international recall.


A Rio Grande City man is sentenced to life in federal prison after his third drug trafficking conviction.

Rio Grande City man sentenced to life for drug trafficking


``When people hold speeches, they sometime use figures of speech,'' Mugesera told the court.

'I used figure of speech,' Mugesera tells court


A Freddie Mercury biopic will be released in early 2014 and Sacha Baron Cohen is still in line to play the late singer, Queen guitarist Brian May has confirmed.

Freddie Mercury biopic to be released in 2014


TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., told friends and supporters Friday in an e-mail that he will step down from the Senate as soon as a replacement is appointed to fill out his term.

Florida's Sen. Mel Martinez to step down


Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce and his assistant Neil McDonald have left the club with immediate effect, the Premier League club said today.


Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir on Tuesday expressed fears that abolishment of political sectarianism could lead to one group's domination over the other.

Sfeir fears abolishment of sectarianism could lead to one group's domination over other


Frank McCourt apologized to Dodgers fans for the ownership struggle of the last two years and said he was ``at peace'' with the result of battles in which he took on his ex-wife in divorce court and Commissioner Bud Selig in US Bankruptcy Court.

Frank McCourt apologizes to Dodgers fans


Diamond Foods Inc is likely to breach its debt covenants and cancel its biggest-ever deal, analysts said, as its stock tumbled 37 percent a day after the company removed its two top executives and said it would restate results for the last two years.

Diamond Foods may breach debt covenants: analysts


He didn't bounce the ceremonial first pitch at the Major League Baseball All-Star game on Tuesday.


The ongoing strike of non-teaching staff for the sixth consecutive day created problems, for students as their studies are suffering badly due to the strike ahead of their final examination, putting their whole year hard work at stake.

Strike of non-teaching staff creates problems


US automaker Chrysler has filed for bankruptcy and entered an industry-changing deal with Italy's Fiat, in the latest big government intervention in the economy to try to deal with the global crisis.

Chrysler files for bankruptcy, enters deals with Fiat


Argentinian left-back Emiliano Insua has left Liverpool to join Sporting Lisbon on a five-year deal.

Emiliano Insua leaves Liverpool for Sporting Lisbon


Shahrukh Khan, the baadshah of Bollywood is all set to drive the fastest car 'Volkswagen Bugatti' of the world in his upcoming movie Ra.One where he plays a superhero.

Shahrukh Khan to drive the fastest car in the world


The revamped NBA scheduled for the shortened 2011-12 season was officially released on Tuesday as the league turned to NBA TV for a release show.


Chennai, Dec 19 Asserting that the Centre was committed to providing quality education to the poor, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said that his government had taken several initiatives to achieve this goal by setting up several technical institutions including six new IITs in the current academic session.

Centre committed to providing quality education to poor:


The Catlin Arctic Survey team being dropped onto the ice 1200 kilometres from Resolute and 1,000 kilometres from the North Pole

The Catlin Arctic Survey team being dropped on the ice


Heartland Payment Systems has commercially launched its new state-of-the-art payment card security technology.

Heartland payment Systems launches new card security technology


Belarus is set to launch a nationwide population and housing census on Wednesday.


Courtesy Photo/Danny Hayden Troy Hayden placed 14th at the state Class-4A cross country meet Saturday, Nov. 12, at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock.

Hayden places 14th in state cross country meet


Former Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Beverly Hall ``most definitely did not know of any widespread cheating'' on standardized tests in 2009 or any other year, her lawyer said in a statement issued Wednesday.

Beverly Hall: ``definitely did not know of any widespread cheating''


As the travel industry is left reeling from last year's downturn, PhoCusWright@ITB will attempt to provide answers and guidance on the road to recovery.

PhoCusWright@ITB provides guidance on the road to recovery


Katy Perry is to star alongside husband Russell Brand in the film remake of Broadway show Rock Of Ages, according to reports.

Katy Perry 'to star alongside Russell Brand in Rock of Ages'


A Tuesday fire that destroyed a house at 2505 Moak St. was caused by faulty electrical wiring, Port Huron Fire Capt. Mark White said.


Former Head of State, Ma-jor-General Muhammadu Buhari, has said that he will continue to contest elections as long as he is physically fit because of his belief in democracy.

I 'll continue to contest as long as I'm fit --


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Former dolphins lineman Harry Galbreath dies at 45


The road to Fossil Creek from the Camp Verde area will be closed at various locations for about two weeks starting Monday.

All roads to Fossil Creek will be closed for two weeks


A 4-month-old baby was discovered inside a marijuana grow house on Wednesday, an affidavit shows.

Baby discovered inside marijuana grow house


Symantec Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MessageLabs, a provider of online messaging and Web security services.

Symantec has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MessageLabs


Brian Kennedy has confirmed he will submit a takeover proposal for Rangers by Friday's deadline - but only as a ``fallback'' option.


Olympic gold medallist Evan Lysacek says he won't be competing at the US figure skating championships later this month.

Lysacek won't compete at US championships


Chemtura completed its financial restructuring and emerged from US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after nearly 20 months, the US specialty chemicals producer said on Wednesday.

Chemtura emerges from US bankruptcy protection


The Canadian dollar opened at 101.02 cents US this morning, down 0.17 of a cent from Friday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 101.02 US, down 0.17 of a cent


An NZ patrol in a light armoured vehicle has been attacked in Afghanistan.


Stocks fell for a third straight day Friday to post their biggest weekly losses since early July.


LIVERPOOL FC captain Steven Gerrard and BBC football pundit Alan Shearer were spotted in Hertford last week.

Steven Gerrard and Alan Shearer spotted in Hertford


What is less well known is that the recession hit male teens harder than female teens.

Recession hits male teens harder than females


An explosion at a Mogadishu hotel on Thursday killed three Somali government ministers, senior government sources said.


Royals manager Trey Hillman finalized his opening-week pitching rotation Wednesday by announcing that newly acquired veteran Sidney Ponson would pitch the home opener against the New York Yankees on April 10.


A Toronto doctor has been charged with sexual assault for the third time following an alleged incident involving a 23-year-old female patient at the Yorkwood Medical Clinic at 2885 Jane St.

Doctor charged with sexual assault for third time


KTLA television in Los Angeles reports that a Giants fan was ``critically beaten in a parking lot at Dodger Stadium'' during last night's season opener.

Giants fan ``critically beaten in parking lot at Dodger stadium''


Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Thursday advised President Aquino not to touch on the Philippines' stand-off with China in Scarborough shoal when he delivers his State of the Nation Address, or SONA, on Monday.


ESPN is reporting that Ohio State has hired Meyer as its football coach.


Legendary American singer, songwriter, poet, artist and actor, Bob Dylan will be returning to Saskatoon in October.


Russia launched a carrier rocket with a European satellite on board Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman for the Russian Space Forces said.

Russia launches rocket with European satellite atop


Jason Maguire has been suspended for seven days, and will miss the Stan James Champion Hurdle on March 15.


A NATO helicopter crashed in a field in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing two American service members.

NATO helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, killing two Americans


England captain Lewis Moody has decided to retire from international rugby following the team's disappointing 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign.

England captain Lewis Moody retires from international Rugby


The Coast Guard suspended its search Thursday for three Yakama Indian fishermen in the Columbia River.

Coast Guard suspends search for fishermen


and table-top clear epoxy, which can be shaped, edged, and engraved with ordinary router once it has set and cured.

Clear epoxy can be shaped and engraved with ordinary router.


Motorola, the number-three mobile-phone maker, said Friday that it would roughly halve the size of its research labs to about 300 people as it plans to halt some projects and move at least 180 people to other units.


Syria announced that it will cease its military operations against armed groups starting Thursday morning, the date which was set as a deadline after international envoy Kofi Annan's visit.

Syria declares ceasing military operations starting Thursday morning


AT&T plans to hire 350 in its downtown Detroit office, a move that will bring to the city jobs which had previously been outsourced offshore.

AT&T plans to hire 350 at downtown Detroit office


The SEC charged Goldman Sachs and one of its high-ranking executives with fraud today, alleging that it advised investors to go bullish on mortgages while GS secretly sold short:


Nord Stream, the proposed gas pipeline between Russia and Germany, has cleared its final regulatory hurdle after Finnish environmental authorities approved the €7.4bn project.


Clothing and footwear maker VF Corp., whose brands include Wrangler, Nautica and The North Face, said Monday that it will buy boot and clothing maker Timberland Co. for more than $2.2 billion as it seeks to expand its outdoor offerings.

VF buying Timberland for more than $2.2 billion


THE festive holiday accident death toll has risen to 180, up from the previous day's record of 172 people.

Holiday accident death toll rises to 180


With detour signs popping up around Sarnia faster than spring tulips drivers are being urged to slow down and concentrate.


Novak Djokovic is perfectly content to leave a large appearance fee on the table, skipping a six-man exhibition in tennis-starved Abu Dhabi to start the New Year in order to play as top seed at the new Brisbane International.

Djokovic leaving appearance fee on the table


The No. 3 Cincinnati Bearcats are headed to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on New Year's Day to face the defending-champion No. 5 Florida Gators.

Bearcats headed to the Sugar Bowl to face the Florida Gators


Deerfield Beach teen dies after being shot in the face


Liberal frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull says he would vote for gay marriage if allowed a free vote.


Leaders of the ``pro-Russian'' political parties, entered the parliament, hold consultations in Moscow.

Leaders of ``pro-Russian'' parties hold consultations in Moscow


The Carbondale Town Board is considering a 2 percent cost-of-living pay raise next year for town employees.

Carbondale considering raises for town employees


A BLIDWORTH soldier was probably killed by 'friendly fire' in Afghanistan, an inquest was told today.


Digimarc Corp. on Monday said it has been added to the Russell 2000 index of small-cap companies, a move that should increase the company's exposure to institutional investors.

Digimarc added to the Russell 2000 index


``I have been eating a lot of pasta and pizza, a lot of carbs,'' said Phelps, who claimed his third gold medal in three days on Tuesday and his third world record.


With the expiration date for a home buyer incentive approaching, builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes slipped one point to 18 in October, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.


India on Friday inked a historic atomic energy co-operation pact with France, which was expected to boost bilateral ties between the two countries.

India inks atomic energy pact with France


Barnes & Noble unveiled a $249 Nook Tablet on Monday just ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season in a bid for more of the growing markets for e-books and tablet computers.


The US bridge spanning the Intracoastal Waterway between Morehead City and Beaufort will be reduced to one lane of traffic today, Nov. 16 through Saturday.


``I guess our films lack good Indian dances. I want to do a Indian dance soon in one of my films,'' she says.


THE former councillor for Koch-Goma sub-county, Gulu district, Tom Ocitti Oryema, has been arrested together with his five family members for allegedly beating a man to death.

Councillor arrested over beating man to death


Rory McIlroy added the St. Jude Classic to his schedule ahead of the US Open.

McIlroy adds St. Jude Classic to schedule


Radisson SAS, one of the world's most innovative, fast growing, contemporary hotel brands, is changing its name to Radisson Blu.

Radisson SAS changes name to Radisson Blu


The searing heat has set temperature records in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Heat sets records in Oklahoma City, Tulsa


Chelsea Handler, who's best friends with Jennifer Aniston and who spent Thanksgiving with her in a bikini in Mexico, went on a rant about Angelina Jolie at her show in Newark, New Jersey Friday night calling her a ``home-wrecking b*tch'' and a ``c*nt.''

Chelsea Handler calls Angelina Jolie a b*tch


Former Liverpool chairman David Moores has resigned from the board of directors, two years after selling his majority stake in the Anfield club.


The Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday waived forward Alando Tucker, a former first-round pick out of Wisconsin.

Timberwolves waive former badger Alando Tucker


Iran has discovered an oil field with in-place reserves of 525 million barrels, Oil Minister Gholamhossein Nozari was quoted as saying on Sunday.


The international hotel industry has shown signs of recovery in the first half of 2010, according to the bi-annual hotel survey conducted by Hogg Robinson Group.

International hotel industry shows signs of recovery:


KIERAN Richardson has told Sunderland they will never be a Premier League force until they find a cure for their travel sickness.

Kieran Richardson tells Sunderland to find a cure


Almost two thirds of pharmaceutical companies are increasingly using third-party outsourcing firms to augment or replace varying aspects of their IT responsibilities, according to IDC.

Two thirds of pharmaceutical companies use outsourcing


Top Model Danielle Hayes says, 'I'm gonna explode on the whole world - so be prepared.


Senators promptly called him ``King David'' and a wannabe macho man.


India is the second largest investor in the UK in 2008 according to an annual survey conducted by Ernst & Young.

India is the second largest investor in UK


President Barack Obama plans to sign a bill Thursday naming the new federal courthouse in Yuma for the judge killed in last month's mass shooting in Tucson.

President Barack Obama plans to sign a bill Thursday naming the...


AlpInvest Partners is expanding its Hong Kong office with a dedicated secondary investments team.

AlpInvest expands Hong Kong office with Secondary Investments


The fourth grade students at John Hill School in Boonton learned how saving some of their gift money, allowance or afterschool earnings can add up, during the 16th annual Teach Children to Save program.

Fourth grade students learn how to save money


PRESIDENT Christofias has received the credentials of the new ambassadors of the United States, China and Austria at formal ceremonies at the Presidential Palace.

President receives the credentials of new ambassadors of USA, China and Austria


Packaging company Amcor has sold three of its flexible packaging plants in Australasia to Integrated Packaging for $22 million.


Sony has issued a recall for their highly-anticipated PlayStation 3 title LittleBigPlanet.


I guess not, considering how Naim Audio has introduced the UnitiLite audio player that is touted to be big on features and small in size.

Naim audio introduces UnitiLite audio player


Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines today said it will raise Rs 2,000 crore through a rights issue, a move that will help the private carrier overcome financial problems.

Kingfisher Airlines to raise Rs 2,000 crore through rights issue


Lewis Hamilton has praised fellow English driver Jenson Button for making a stunning start to the F1 season and.


Louis mayor says much of airport hit by tornado could reopen Sunday if power is restored

St. Louis airport hit by tornado to reopen Sunday


Factor banka, a small Slovenian bank, sold a EUR 100m bond issue on international markets on Tuesday.


Spain posted its first monthly trade surplus on record in March as imports slumped, after government budget cuts undermined domestic demand.

Spain posts first trade surplus on record


The NHS is facing its biggest financial challenge for more than a decade, warn senior health service figures.


Apollo Tyres Ltd has signed a supplementary memorandum of understanding with the Tamil Nadu government for increasing its investments in the state to Rs2,100 crore as part of its greenfield project.

Apollo Tyres signs mou with Tamil Nadu government


A former Exclusive Brethren member has been jailed for 2-1/2 years for historic sex crimes against four young girls.

Former Exclusive Brethren member jailed for sex crimes


SEO press release service provider, EmailWire.Com recommends 'Internet Retailer' for retailing businesses with online presence.

SEO press release service provider, Emailwire.com recommends 'Internet Retailer'


Foreclosure activity in Ohio and throughout the region increased in 2012 over 2011.


Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway won the World Cup super-G title for a third time Thursday, and overall leader Beat Feuz of Switzerland crashed and failed to secure the overall championship.

Svindal wins World Cup super-G title, Feuz crashes


In his all-star address to the media, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said concussions have increased this season, but he attributed it to ``accidental or inadvertent'' contact.

Bettman says concussions increase through accidental contact


House Speaker John Boehner is scrambling to re-work his debt ceiling bill after getting a new spending estimate last night.

Boehner scrambles to re-work debt ceiling bill


Fashion brand Miu Miu opened a new flagship store in Taipei in Wednesday.


A Mexican official accused of using his post to gain access to confidential law enforcement information in the United States, then sharing it with a Tijuana drug gang, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal conspiracy and racketeering charges.

Mexican official pleads not guilty to federal charges


The Los Angeles Times reported this morning that Full Tilt Poker is to be sold to a group of European investors, in order to allow US players to finally get their hands on the $150 million owed to them by this online poker site.

Full Tilt poker to be sold to European investors:


Writer 12 minutes ago Oil rose above $141 a barrel Wednesday, with analysts warning that prices may spike further amid persistent concerns over tight supply and tensions in the Middle East.


Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar celebrated her 80th birthday away from the spotlight, with close family members yesterday.

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar celebrates 80th birthday


Digamber Kamat-led government's alliance partner, Nationalist Congress party, has said that the Congress should consult them in case they are executing any cabinet reshuffle.

Congress should consult us before cabinet reshuffle:


India is Sunday sending its first relief plane to Japan, which has been devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami killing thousands of people, Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao tweeted.

India sending first relief plane to Japan


FLANKER Dave Dennis has re-signed with the Waratahs for the next two Super 14 seasons after returning home from a successful spring tour with the Wallabies.


Associated PressFormer Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden, above, will replace Tony Kornheiser on ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast team this fall.

Coach Jon Gruden replacing Tony Kornheiser on Monday Night Football


Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has said in an interview with the Greek newspaper Ethnos tis Kyriakis, which was published on October 9, that he guarantees gas transit to Europe, the presidential press office reported on Monday.

Yanukovych guarantees gas transit to Europe


Aberdeen target Evan Horwood is keeping an open mind about his future after linking up with Hartlepool United on trial again.


Two-time Masters champion Seve Ballesteros said Sunday he was preparing for the ``hardest challenge'' of his life after announcing he has a brain tumor.


Packaging and holograms supplier, API, saw profits more than double in the first half although it warned it could be hit by the eurozone sovereign debt crisis going forward.


Anika Moa is celebrating the birth of of twin baby boys with her wife Angela Fyfe.


UK gross mortgage lending increased 24 percent in May from April, data published by the Council of Mortgage Lenders said Thursday.

U.K. gross Mortgage lending increases in May:


A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a collision with a car.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision with car


A Republican politician is to stand trial for the 1979 murder of his 23-year-old lover after cold case investigators found his DNA on her nightgown.

Republican politician to stand trial for 1979 murder


General Growth Properties, Inc. /quotes/zigman/1307044/quotes/nls/ggp GGP +0.68% today announced Kevin Berry has been named vice president of investor relations.

General Growth Properties announces vice president of investor relations


R&B star Toni Braxton has filed for bankruptcy again.


An Israeli airstrike killed a top Palestinian militant commander and a second militant in Gaza on Friday in the highest profile attack against the coastal strip in months.

Israeli airstrike kills militant commander in Gaza


Wrentham Village Premium Outlets has slated a ``What's Cooking:


Pipes that were frozen last week and over the weekend by unusually cold air burst in several parishes Sunday night and Monday morning as temperatures rose, leading to school cancellations.


The principal refuses to meet the parents but Tarak Mehta somehow convinces him and the principal finally meets the parents.

Tarak Mehta convinces principal to meet parents


A former Boise Cascade employee has been indicted for 86 counts of wire fraud and nine counts of aggravated identity theft.


South Africa is seeking a preferential trade agreement with India, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday.

South Africa seeks trade agreement with India


Panaji, June 3 The Goa Police Wednesday said Russian tourists were not being targetted, shrugging off allegations made to this effect by Russian consul general Alexander Mantytsky in the wake of rising crimes against foreign tourists.


In the State of the Game post for October 26, Cryptic Executive Producer Shannon Posniewski announced that Champions Online will go free to play sometime in the first part of 2011.


The toll in the bus tragedy in West Bengal's Bankura district on Friday rose to nine with recovery of seven more bodies.


PAUL HANAGAN retained the Flat jockeys' championship at Doncaster on Saturday but was quick to play down hopes that he will challenge for a third title next season.

Paul HANAGAN retains jockeys' championship


The Atlanta Hawks tonight acquired guard Kirk Hinrich and center/forward Hilton Armstrong from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Mike Bibby, Maurice Evans, Jordan Crawford and a draft pick, according to Hawks Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund.

Hawks acquire Kirk Hinrich and Hilton Armstrong


Feyenoord midfielder Karim El Ahmadi is set to join Aston Villa after confessing his desire to move to the Premier League.


Allergan Inc., the Irvine-based maker of Botox and other drugs, said Monday it would spend $60 million to buy co-promotion rights for a migraine headache drug from a Bay Area drug maker.

Allergan buys co-promotion rights to migraine drug


An explosion at the French nuclear site of Marcoule on Monday injured four people, France's ASN nuclear safety watchdog said, but local police said there was no risk of contamination.

Explosion at French nuclear site injures four


He's thrown a good game but former darts player Eric Bristow has narrowly missed out on a place in the final leg of I'm A Celebrity...

Eric Bristow misses out on the I'm a Celebrity...


With the new Government Administration Building's official handover having taken place yesterday, civil servants and government officials will begin their big move soon.


2009-05-12 09:37:23 - Ubisense introduces new product, Ubisense Presence, with new monitoring and telemetry features that enhance the flexibility of its world-leading Precise Real-time location system.


A Kerry farmer has been fined €25,000 for destroying a 1,000-year-old ring fort which was a protected national monument.

Kerry farmer fined €25,000 after destroying ring fort


As the Fourth of July approaches, parents should remember that fireworks could cause permanent hearing loss in children, says a Purdue expert.

Fireworks can cause hearing loss in children


Saab, the defense and security company, has entered a contract for additional deliveries of the RBS 70 ground based air defense system to the Finnish Army.

Saab enters contract for deliveries of RBS-70 air defense


PLANS for a new hotel in Ballycastle at a site currently occupied by the Marine Hotel have been provisionally rejected by the Planning Service.


The 120 oil barrels aboard the boat that ran aground and caught fire yesterday were destroyed in the fire, which badly burnt two crewmen and an armed forces officer, Maldives National Defence Force said today.

Oil barrels aboard boat destroyed in fire:


A van driver was caught using a laptop at the wheel during a 24-hour dangerous driving blitz.

Van driver caught using laptop at the wheel


ONE in four reported crimes in Dorset were not investigated last year, according to new figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act.


Lack of security arrangements around the historical Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh led to the stampede Sunday that has claimed at least 145 lives, eyewitnesses and survivors said.

'Lack of security arrangements led to stampede'


``I have signed up with Olympic Gold Quest, which has hockey player Viren Rasquinha on its executive board.

Marykom signs up with Olympic Gold Quest


Amanda Lindhout who endured 15 months being held hostage, is speaking out and raising money on behalf of women in Somalia.

Amanda Lindhout speaks out for women in Somalia


Wright Express Corp. has changed its name to WEX to reflect the company's transformation into an international business.


Durban Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, who was part of an electoral observer team in KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday declared the South African elections to be free, fair and transparent.

Obasanjo declares South African elections to be ``free, fair and transparent''


Gene Simmons, lead singer of the band Kiss, spoke at Pitzer's new Benson auditorium last Saturday, discussing his journey from a poor immigrant's childhood to rock n' roll stardom.


Bihar plans to use photography and videography when it conducts a caste census from April 15.

Bihar to use photography for caste census


National Bank of Arizona, SolarCity® and First Solar today announced plans to build a 222 kilowatt solar installation in Phoenix, which will be the city's second largest commercial solar installation to date.

National Bank of Arizona, SolarCity and First solar announce


A LEGAL dispute over the entitlement of killer Catherine Nevin to the joint assets she held with her husband Tom Nevin has been adjourned for four weeks.

LEGAL dispute over entitlements of killer Catherine Nevin adjourned


UK inflation fell to 3.2% in June from 3.4% in May, a second monthy fall.


The deadline is fast approaching for action on a new Syracuse budget.

Deadline approaching for Syracuse budget


The city based Corporation Bank had launched national mSME excellence awards Corp Excel 2008 to honour outstanding micro, small and medium enterprises in India.

Corporation bank launches national mSME excellence awards


Fitch Ratings has today taken various rating actions on the following Ukrainian corporates following the agency's downgrade of Ukraine's sovereign rating to 'B-' from 'B' on 12 November.

Fitch takes rating actions on Ukrainian corporates


For those of you needing to ship Christmas gifts, Friday is free shipping day.


The Australian bond market was little changed amid confusion about Japan's nuclear safety and an upbeat assessment of the US economy by the Federal Reserve.