The Navy has been hit by yet another alleged sex scandal as the wife of a senior officer has charged her husband with forcing her to get ``sexually involved'' with his colleagues, prompting Defense Minister AK Antony to order a probe.


Thrive World Wide Inc. Relocates Its Corporate Headquarters From Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to Los Angel Thrive World Wide Inc. is pleased to announce that effective immediately its corporate headquarters is relocating from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to Los Angeles, California.

Thrive World Wide Inc. Relocates its corporate headquarters from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to Los Angel


Louisiana has been granted a temporary deferment by the Department of Homeland Security to compliance of the REAL ID Act of 2005 that would have required all airline travelers in the state to have US passports.

Louisiana granted deferment to compliance of REAL ID Act


BP Plc said it's still in talks with Abu Dhabi about renewing rights to produce oil, after a report indicated the London-based crude producer had been excluded from negotiations.

BP says its still in talks with Abu Dhabi


SEOUL, South Korea ― North Korea says it will eject South Koreans from a mountain resort in the communist country, a further sign of fraying ties between the divided countries.

N. Korea to eject South Koreans from resort


A new trial date has been set for a man accused of murder.


When the prices drop, more people can pretend to be important, brandishing a smart phone.

When the prices drop, more people can pretend...


San Francisco junior welterweight Karim Mayfield, a 32-year-old whose 15-bout winning streak includes eight knockouts, has signed with Top Rank, the company announced on Friday.


Arctic Monkeys had to resist covering Nirvana tracks when recording at a studio once used by the group.


Firms must generate their own renewable business energy, as it is the only viable way forward for private sustainable energy, an expert has said.

Firms 'must generate their own renewable business energy'


Some veterans have accused the Department of Veterans Affairs of deliberate intransigence and of being more interested in saving money than in saving lives.

Veterans accuse Department of veterans Affairs of being more interested in saving money than lives


Only 94 points behind leader Mike Skinner, he continues to show he's just as much a contender as the former series champions that surround him.

Matt Crafton continues to show he's a contender


Turkish voters on Sunday approved divisive constitutional changes to reshape the judiciary and curb the military's powers, handing the Islamist-rooted government a major political victory.

Turkish voters approve constitutional changes


Joseph Addai said Thursday that he has a ``great chance'' of playing against the Raiders on Sunday.

Addai: 'great chance' of playing on Sunday


THE Greens want medically supervised injecting rooms, the party's most prominent state MP says.

Greens 'want medically supervised injecting rooms'


Bail for Phillip Garrido, a sex offender accused of abducting and raping Jaycee Lee Dugard, was set Monday at $30 million.

Bail for Phillip Garrido set at $30 million


German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit India and Singapore next week, Berlin said yesterday, amid a rift between developed and developing nations over the next head of the IMF.


A school bus carrying at least one dozen children has overturned on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown Tuesday, causing ``some injuries'' according to police.

School bus carrying children overturns in Levittown


Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams said 10 men have been charged with distributing child pornography.

10 men charged with distributing child pornography


Orange Botswana has announced plans to introduce a new billing platform for fixed and mobile service operators known as CHARGE-IT and will enable more flexible and personalised service pricing.

Orange Botswana to introduce new billing platform.


Bank of Ireland Plc, the country's biggest lender by market value, plans to buy back debt to boost capital after full-year profit slumped 97 percent.

Bank of Ireland to buy back debt after profit slumps


A former school custodian was arrested Tuesday on a first-degree rape complaint in Rogers County, authorities said.

Former School custodian arrested on rape complaint


CommScope, a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has sold its wireless test and measurement product line to Anite plc, a leading provider of solutions to the international wireless industry.

CommScope sells wireless test and measurement product line to Anite


Scottish house prices have risen again, according to the latest information from Lloyds TSB Scotland.


Two-year-old twin girls Krishna and Trishna continue to recover well in hospital after the conjoined pair were separated last week, Melbourne's Royal Childrens Hospital spokeswoman Julie Webber said.


Iran on Monday rubbished Israeli accusations about its alleged involvement in attacks on Israeli personnel in India and Georgia, saying they are ``untrue and sheer lies.''

Iran rubbishes Israeli accusations says ``untrue and sheer lies''


In fact, Reutimann said he never saw the move coming.


An investigation was under way today in Fallbrook, where a man died shortly after being Tasered by a sheriff's deputy and bitten by a sheriff's dog, authorities said.

Man dies after being Tasered by sheriff's deputy


Satyam Computer Services looks an attractive takeover target given the massive plunge in its share price and a long list of marquee clients, but bidders face a tough job to put a price tag on the fraud-hit Indian company.

Satyam Computer services looks like a takeover target


USA, Liberia and Australia have agreed to establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level.

Liberia and Australia to establish diplomatic relations


The Pretrial hearing for the southern Michigan father accused of kidnapping his three boys was postponed Wednesday.


San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will start against the Miami Dolphins in this Sunday's game.

Colin Kaepernick will start against Dolphins


A travel-weary Tall Blacks have arrived in Turkey ahead of their world basketball championship opener against Lithuania this weekend.


MIDWIVES based at Yeovil District Hospital are supporting breast-feeding awareness week by sending out the message breast is best'.


NFL stay appeal has been denied so what's the next question?


After weeks of downpours and cases of flash-floods around the region, the sun is finally shining on the town.


The 2012 International CES ® opened its doors today featuring a record number of exhibitors, more than 3,100 companies on a show floor that will exceed 1.85 million net square feet of exhibit space.

2012 International CES opens with record number of exhibitors


Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann will be honored at the Fulfillment Fund's annual STARS Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on October 26.

Judd Apatow to be honored by Fulfillment Fund


Mar. 4, 2008 12:04 PM TUCSON - Arizona Congressman Rick Renzi has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including insurance fraud, extortion and money laundering.

Renzi pleads not guilty to federal charges


HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. Police are investigating date rape allegations against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty stemming from an encounter with a woman at a Southern California seaside bar.

Police investigate date rape allegations against Los Angeles Kings' defenseman Doughty


GOSSIP GIRL star Leighton Meester took to the red carpet in New York on Thursday to take a stand against domestic violence.

Leighton Meester stands against domestic violence


Oregon's Mike Bellotti answered media questions just prior to the start of practice on Friday afternoon.


Future Movement leader MP Saad Hariri said in remarks published on Wednesday that he would return to Lebanon to participate in the 2013 parliamentary elections.

Hariri to return to Lebanon for 2013 elections


Fuel prices are set to rise after oil cartel OPEC said it won't increase production until the price of oil has risen to $100 a barrel.


Panasonic said Friday it would venture abroad from Japan to sell smartphones, beginning with Europe in March and then expanding to the US, China, and rest of Asia.

Panasonic to venture abroad in smartphones


Mary Hendrick, the mother of Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick and a fellow car owner, died Monday at the age of 88.


Open Kernel Labs, a global provider of embedded systems software and virtualization technology, showcases milestones on the first anniversary of its public launch.


Pakistan narrowly avoided the Champions Trophy wooden spoon Sunday, needing an extra-time golden goal from Muhammad Rizwan senior to snatch a 5-4 win over South Korea.


Jamie McDonnell won the vacant IBF bantamweight title when he edged the previously unbeaten Julio Ceja with a controversial majority decision in his home ring on Saturday.

McDonnell wins vacant IBF bantamweight title


NEW DELHI - India is facing its worst drought in nearly 40 years because of a once-in-a-generation shortfall in summer rains, a meteorologist said Wednesday, a shortage that threatens to stall the country's recovery from the global economic downturn.

India faces worst drought in nearly 40 years


Former South Africa coach Mickey Arthur hailed the ``phenomenal'' Mark Boucher after the Proteas wicket-keeper was forced into premature international retirement by a freak eye injury.

Mickey Arthur hails 'phenomenal' Mark Boucher


A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of 75-year-old Irene Durand.


In place of his favourite bullet-proof Ambassador, Mr Mukherjee will get a swanky Mercedes Benz limousine to go around.

Pranab Mukherjee to get a swanky Mercedes Benz limousine


Lady Gaga has wished Tony Bennett a happy birthday through a special video message.

Lady Gaga wishes Tony Bennett a happy birthday


A 16-year-old dog has survived a 200ft fall from a cliff in County Fermanagh.


Former champion jockey Paul Carberry could be back in action this weekend after an eye injury requiring eight stitches kept him out of action at Navan yesterday.


An illegal immigrant living in Kingston pleaded guilty Thursday to reentering the United States after having been deported.

Illegal immigrant pleads guilty to reentering US


A flood victim on Wednesday put his 10 children on sale in front of the Khosa House.


John Barnes, the former Liverpool, Newcastle and England star, will join ESPN as a football analyst for its coverage of the Barclays Premier League and FA Cup.


Speaker John Bercow faced fresh embarrassment yesterday when he was unmasked as the author of a racy sex manual.

Speaker John Bercow unmasked as the author of a racy sex manual


Graffiti found in the men's bathroom of a Tim Hortons bakery and cafe led to the arrest Sunday of a 19-year old Grand Island man.

Graffiti in men's bathroom leads to arrest on Island


Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan have the highest growth potential in the automobile industry for adding new and first time customers, according to an ASSOCHAM study on India's automotive sector.

Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan have highest growth potential in automobile sector:


Bristol Palin has claimed that she wants to set a good example for all mothers.

Bristol Palin wants to set 'good example'


160 Skiers and snowboarders were rescued by helicopters after getting stuck on a defective chairlift at Gruenau-Kaesbergat Ski Area .


North Idaho College offices will close at 4 pm today due to heavy snow accumulations and hazardous driving conditions.


The Government will continue to assist the integration of ethnic minorities into the community, the Under Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Adeline Wong, said.

Government to assist integration of ethnic minorities


The 52nd Subroto Cup, an annual football tournament organised by the Indian Air Force kickstarted at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium on Friday in New Delhi.

52nd Subroto Cup kickstarts in New Delhi


President Arroyo went diving on Wednesday morning in Malapascua, an island just off the north tip of Cebu, to see the world-famous thresher sharks.


Austrian Finance Minister and deputy chancellor Josef Proell announced his resignation on Wednesdsay for health reasons.

Austrian finance minister announces resignation


Lindsay Lohan will consider a plea deal in her grand theft case -- if she can avoid jail time, her attorney said Thursday.

Lindsay Lohan would consider plea deal --


South Carolina has fired men's basketball coach Darrin Horn because the team wasn't competitive enough and was losing fans, athletic director Eric Hyman said Tuesday.


Cable/satellite channel, Turner Classic Movies, has launched a social networking service for its viewers, called the TCM Classic Film Union.

Turner classic movies launches social networking service


Chicago-based Groupon Inc. said Thursday it laid off 80 sales employees this week, reflecting ongoing efforts to automate some sales functions.


World-renowned Scientist Stephen Hawking will guest star on the TV show ``The Big Bang Theory'' tonight as himself.

Stephen Hawking guest stars on the Big Bang Theory tonight


JM Garg, chairman and managing director, Corporation Bank, also the chairman of Mangalore Town Official Language Implementation Committee said Mangalore TOLIC has carved a niche for itself among other TOLICs.


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

1957 Ferrari sells for record nine million euros


The mediation centre at the district and sessions court was inaugurated by the acting chief justice of Orissa High Court, Justice IM Quddusi, here today.


Beauty and the Beast will star Lea Seydoux and Vincent Cassel, actors who generally play supporting roles but will now be tasked with carrying an entire film on their shoulders.

Lea Seydoux and Vincent Cassel to play Beauty and the Beast


Jessica Simpson says she's not as important as the media makes her out to be.


Sallie Mae announced on Monday that it has dropped its rates on private student loans in order to become more competitive.

Sallie Mae drops rates on private student loans


Cooling centers will be open in New York City on Tuesday due to excessive heat.


Actress Connie Hines, who played Wilbur's wife on the popular 1960s television show Mister Ed has died.

Connie Hines played Wilbur's wife on Mister Ed


Avant blues/rock/free jazz iconoclast Don Van Vliet, best known as Captain Beefheart, has died.

Don Van Vliet, aka Captain Beefheart, dies


Naperville police are warning residents to lock their car doors and take precautions as burglaries to motor vehicles continue to mount.


Today, the Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, announced over $6.3 million in support for ten crime prevention projects that will help provide at-risk youth in Saskatchewan with the life skills they need to make smart choices and avoid criminal activities.

Public Safety Minister Toews announces support for crime prevention in Saskatchewan


Senior Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar inaugurated a state-of-the-art sports medicine clinic at Parel in central Mumbai on Thursday.

Tendulkar inaugurates sports medicine clinic


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the judges will be appointed with mutual consultation.

Judges will be appointed with mutual consultation:


A TOP horse trainer has cleared his name and been awarded almost £25,000 after being sacked over allegations he had pocketed cash.


Despite the fact that Charlie Sheen has a lot going on in his life right now, he is reportedly speaking out about Major League 4.

Charlie Sheen speaking out about 'Major League 4'


More victims are coming forward claiming a former gym teacher charged with molesting a girl at a south Florida school molested them as well.

Victims step forward claiming teacher molested them


A locally elected water board member has quit his day job with an environmental organization, citing, in part, ``a little more conflict than I'd anticipated.''


Virgin Atlantic will freeze pay rises for its staff this year after soaring fuel costs drove the transatlantic carrier to more big losses.


Indonesia signed a comprehensive partnership pact with the US Tuesday, which will cover economic and security issues.

Indonesia signs comprehensive partnership pact with US


A powerful earthquake hit waters off western Indonesia early today, prompting officials to briefly issue a tsunami warning.


He rang the alarm bell about the US backline.


Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the economy may have slowed during the second quarter of the year, but he's looking for it to pick up.


THE mobile library service is visiting a Lowestoft pub as part of a new ``community stops'' scheme.


Takeover rules may be toughened as the Takeover Panel is going preparing to scrutinize its rules in the wake of Kraft' s takeover of the British chocolate maker Cadbury.


Mitt Romney is favored over President Obama in Israel because Israelis feel Romney would be more attentive to Israel's needs, NPRreports.


KABUL, Afghanistan ― An Afghan governor says militants wearing vests packed with explosives tried to storm a main US base in eastern Afghanistan.

Militants try to storm US base in Afghanistan


The death of a Mira Mesa woman whose husband said she fell down stairs was being investigated as a homicide Friday, following a report from the county's medical examiner that revealed ``unexplained trauma,'' according to police.

Death of woman who 'fell down stairs' investigated as homicide


Hussain Haqqani has said that an entire community should not be blamed for act of one single person adding that Pakistanis want to defeat terrorism as much as Americans do.

Pakistanis want to defeat terrorism as much as Americans:


The Palisades nuclear power plant went into an emergency shutdown Sunday after a circuit breaker fault in the direct current system, plant spokesman Mark Savage reported.


A food bank operated by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32 is not in need of donations, two representatives said Monday.


Scientists said they have mapped the genetic makeup of the platypus - one of nature's strangest animals with a bill like a duck's, a mammal's fur and snake-like venom.

Scientists map the genetic makeup of the platypus


an intelligent oil drain plug, engineered to prevent rapid oil loss, engine damage and oil leakage into the environment.

Intelligent oil drain plug prevents leakage into environment.


The body of a man has been found in a truck in Washington County, and investigators there are investigating it as a homicide.

Body found in truck in Washington County


Netcordia has unveiled NetMRI 3.0, a network monitoring application loaded with a number of advanced diagnostic tools.


Maryland State Police said a Pennsylvania man was injured when he fell into a wastewater pit at the Willards water treatment plant.

Man injured in fall into wastewater pit at plant


A California watchdog agency is calling on the governor and legislature to freeze pension benefits for current state and local government workers and overhaul the existing system, as the debate over retirement benefits for public employees has exploded nationwide.

Watchdog agency suggests freezing pensions


And the $787-billion economic stimulus that Obama signed into law in February is working better ``than we had hoped,'' Biden plans to say this morning in an address at the Brookings Institution.


Britain's armed forced will be left with only 512 troops in reserve following the announcement by Defence Secretary Des Browne to send 600 soldiers to Kosovo, it was reported Thursday.

UK to be left with only 512 troops in reserve - report


Ben Folds has suggested that his band Ben Folds Five may record a new album this year.

Ben Folds Five may record an album this year


A total of 125,708 military officers and personnel will receive a special incentive payment of RM200 monthly effective Jan 1 next year.

125,708 military officers, personnel receive special incentive of RM200


It has been revealed that UK mobile phone users are sending in excess of 217 million text messages per day which equates to a massive 6.5 billion texts per month.

British mobile phone users send over 217 million texts per day


A nature reserve has been set aside in central Vietnam for the critically endangered saola, an antelope-like species known locally as an Asian unicorn.

Nature reserve set up in central Vietnam for endangered saola, known as Asian 'unicorn'


Agriculture Minister William Ruto survived a censure Motion in Parliament, amid heated debates that delineated succession wars and regional supremacy.


Student loan repayment rates will increase from Monday in a move the Government says will mean loans will be paid off quicker.


Massachusetts car donation program Recycle for Gold is kicking off their annual spring clean up awareness campaign to raise money for Special Olympics athletes in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts car donation program kicks off spring clean-up campaign


``Malaysia Airlines will be abolishing the base seven percent commission to UAE travel agents from Aug 1.

Malaysia Airlines to abolish base commission to UAE travel agents


A strong earthquake hit northern Burma Sunday, causing terrified residents to flee swaying buildings.


Stacey Solomon, 21, can't wait for the festive period, especially because of all the delicious food that everyone can eat guilt free.

Stacey Solomon can't wait for the festive period


Typhoon Melor, which struck Japan's main island on October 9, could cost insurers up to $1.5bn, according to risk modelling firm AIR Worldwide.


South Korea will inaugurate its first female president, Park Geun-hye, on Monday.

South Korea to inaugurate female president


A speeding SUV overturned injuring four people who were sleeping on a pavement in near the Jama Masjid here, police said Sunday.

SUV overturns, injures four sleeping on pavement


Kannada actor Shivaraj Kumar has decided to donate his body to a hospital for research after his death and has signed a declaration to this effect.

Kannada actor Shivaraj Kumar to donate body for research


Dan Abrams, the man behind the Abrams Media empire, is joining ABC's Nightline as an anchor and chief legal affairs anchor.


Cristiano Ronaldo told sports daily Marca Wednesday that he is determined to become 'the best player in history'.

Ronaldo determined to become the best player in history


'Vampires don't get cavities because their favourite meal -- blood -- is not full of sugar,' Hayes said.


The Rangers have acquired catcher Matt Treanor from the Brewers in exchange for infielder Ray Olmedo.


The Google I/O event was held today at San Francisco.


``What I would like to say to this part of Buckeye Nation is I sincerely apologize for what we've been through this recent time,'' Tressel said, according to the Canton Repository and the Associated Press.


It's come to light that the Belgian gunman, who took his own life after killing four people at a Christmas market yesterday, had a long criminal record - but not one of mental instability.


ESPN broadcaster Bob Griese apologized twice Saturday for a remark he made about NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya while announcing the Minnesota-Ohio State football game.


French fashion king Yves Saint Laurent died at the age of 71 in his Paris home yesterday evening after suffering months of declining health.

Fashion king Yves Saint Laurent dies at 71


Wegmans again will freeze prices on some products that families use most, the company announced today.

Wegmans again to freeze prices on some products


Clearwire Corporation , a leading provider of wireless broadband services, today announced the appointment of former US Senator Slade Gorton to the company's board of directors.

Clearwire announces appointment of former US Senator Slade Gorton to company's board of directors


The Rio Tinto Group will cut 14 000 jobs worldwide and reduce capital investment as part of new measures to reduce its debt amid waning demand for iron ore and other metals, the mining company said on Wednesday.


Maui Memorial Medical Center welcomed its first full-time chaplain in a ceremony that preceded the blessing of its newly renovated chapel.


PepsiCo , the world's second largest food and beverage business, today announced that it plans to invest US$250 million in Vietnam over the next three years.

PepsiCo to invest $250 million in Vietnam over next three years


The outgoing Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, says he is ``in two minds'' about the possibility of joining the House of Lords.

Murphy-O'Connor 'in two minds' about joining Lords


Former Patriots wide receiver Troy Brown announced his retirement from football in a press conference at Gillette Stadium this morning.


A Credit Suisse banker has been arrested in the United States and is headed to Florida for a court appearance, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the case.

Credit Suisse banker arrested in United States


Worldwide IT outsourcing revenue grew nearly 8% to $246.6 billion in 2011 from $228.7 billion a year ago, according to Gartner Inc. , a NYSE-listed information technology research and advisory company.

Worldwide IT outsourcing revenue grew nearly 8% in 2011:


RORY McIlroy revealed last night that he has had a change of heart about America and is likely to take up his PGA Tour membership again.


City leaders in Johnston have decided against earthquake insurance in the wake of 2 tremors this spring in Illinois and Missouri.

Johnston decides against earthquake insurance


POLICE have been given an extra month to prepare their case against tennis star Bernard Tomic on driving charges, despite the deadline lapsing weeks ago.

Police given extra month to prepare case against Bernard Tomic on driving charges


After months of waiting, four-time London gold medalist Missy Franklin finally got the Olympic rings tattooed on her right thigh this weekend.


Seattle-based Attenex, a provider of e-discovery software, has been acquired by New York-based FTI Consulting, FTI said Tuesday afternoon.


James Franco looks set to play controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in a new movie.


Anti-trafficking campaigners say human trafficking is thriving in Australia, with women brought from Asia forced to work in the sex industry.

Sex, human trafficking thriving in Australia


Kiefer Sutherland, the star of television drama ``24'', has allegedly headbutted a fashion designer in New York following an incident with actress Brooke Shields, US reports claim.

Kiefer Sutherland ``headbutted fashion designer''


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A hunter was seriously injured when he fell from a tree stand in Bristol, Ontario County, yesterday afternoon.

Hunter seriously injured in fall from stand


The Netherlands plans to ban eel fishing for the month of October as part of a European Union effort to ensure the fish's survival, the agriculture minister said Monday.

Netherlands plans to ban eel fishing in October


Australia is preparing for another day of horror tomorrow, with experts warning that extreme temperatures, high winds and lightning strikescould bring a resurgence of the wildfires of Black Saturday.


A man has been shot by Las Vegas police responding to a domestic dispute report.


National Seminar on enforcement of cyber laws got underway here today.

National Seminar on cyber laws gets underway


The AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS has announced the performers for the second annual award show.

The AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS announces performers


LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg was found dead on Sunday in her suburban Las Vegas home.


Cell Phones for Soldiers will be at Nascar races across the country; including the ARCA at the Iowa Speedway Saturday and the Nascar Camping World Truck Series there Sunday.


A Dartmouth police officer facing criminal charges after being accused of groping a department store employee has resigned.

Dartmouth officer facing charges resigns


Here's a very cool thing that I had not noticed when Apple announced iMovie for iPad at last week's iPad 2 unveiling event: iMovie is now a universal app, designed to run on the iPad 2, iPhone 4, or iPod Touch 4th gen.


An offshore oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, close of the site of the April blast that caused the massive BP oil spill.


Bollywood director Ram Gopal Verma in Mumbai talks about his upcoming film 'Phoonk' that revolves around supernatural theme.

Ram Gopal Verma talks about his upcoming film 'Phoonk'


eBay gave a conservative quarterly sales forecast despite unveiling better than expected results, warning that a weak European economy may take the gloss off rip-roaring growth in online commerce.

EBay gives conservative quarterly forecast


Wisconsin unemployment claims were stable for the week is Wisconsin saw no major change in the number of unemployment claims versus the week prior.

Wisconsin unemployment claims stable for the week --


Malaysian utility Tenaga Nasional said it is considering adding nuclear to its mix of energy sources because it is clean and economical.


A US district judge threw out piracy charges against six Somalis standing trial for attacking a US Navy ship in the Gulf of Aden.

Judge throws out piracy charges against six Somalis


Enerflex Systems Income Fund, is pleased to announce that over the first quarter of the year it has been awarded additional new contracts totalling approximately $67 million.

Enerflex awarded new contracts totalling $67 million


THOUSAND OAKS, California ' Authorities say Heather Locklear was taken to a Southern California hospital for precautionary reasons after an emergency call was made from her home.

Heather Locklear taken to California hospital


The rest of India would get to use MNP from January 20, next year.


The number of job openings rose to 3.38 million in December from 3.12 million in November, the Labor Department said Tuesday.

Job openings rise to 3.38 million in December


USTelecom, the broadband association, will hold a free webinar on Sept. 23 at 1 pm EDT, examining network transformation and MetroE services.

Ustelecom to hold free webinar on network transformation


Schools in Bawku West, Builsa and Garu-Tempane districts in Upper East Region, are planting tree seedlings to protect school buildings from wind and rain storms and to beautify the compounds.

Schools in Bawku West, Builsa, Garu-Tempane districts planting tree seedlings


Casey Blake hit two homers and drove in seven runs as the Indians beat Texas, 13-9, Monday night at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.


Kia Rio engines are now imported by UsedEngines.co for mechanics and other engine buyers in the US The used Kia engines that are purchased and brought into the UsedEngines.co warehouse are in response to increased demand for Kia engines by car owners, dealers and mechanics that do engine replacements.

Kia Rio engines now imported by UsedEngines.co for mechanics in the US


Dominion Power is warning customers of a scam where a person on the phone claims to be a company employee and demands immediate payment of a bill.

Dominion Virginia Power warns to customers:


South Sudan has restarted oil production, ending a 15-month bitter row with former civil war foe Sudan and marking a major breakthrough in relations after bloody border clashes last year.


The Philadelphia Phillies lost to Pittsburgh Pirates 7-11 in the third game of their four-game regular series encounter on Wednesday, June 27 at Citizens Bank Park in 2012 Major League Baseball season.

Philadelphia Phillies lose to Pittsburgh Pirates 7-11 --


Greg Coffey has quit UK hedge fund manager GLG Partners but has agreed to stay for six months to ease the transition to a replacement manager for his funds, which account for more than a quarter of GLG's total $25bn assets under management.


Minnick announced that during the five weeks Congress is on its summer break, he'll launch an ``economic blitz'' in Idaho, holding four events around the state, with Web access, to bring together businesses, communities, economic development officials and more with federal officials, his congressional staffers and other resources to help them get at the federal funding.

Minnick launches 'economic blitz' in Idaho


Singapore shares closed higher Monday as investors snapped up blue chips by mid-afternoon, reflecting a shift in sentiment despite weaker-than-expected US jobs data.

Singapore shares close higher as investors snap up blue chips


Andrew Wyeth, the iconic painter of mythic American landscapes, lonely farmhouses and mysterious country folk, died on Friday at his home in the Philadelphia suburb of Chadds Ford, aged 91.


A recent research conducted by the US doctors has claimed that Facebook and other social networking sites such as Twitter, MySpace, video gaming sites, YouTube and other can cause depression and other mental health problems among teens.

Facebook can cause mental health problems


Supermodel Naomi Campbell admitted she did receive blood diamonds from Liberian dictator Charles Taylor during her war crimes trial testimony at The Hague.


The handsome young Siddhant Shukla of Balika Vadhu fame, who wooed many of us via the small screen, announces that he is single and ready to mingle.


A record number of Wellingtonians have donned their sneakers yesterday and tackled the capital's Round the Bays race.


MEMBER for Bega Andrew Constance has confirmed the Marine Parks Authority will move to the new Primary Industries department.

Marine Parks to move to new Primary Industries Department


After leaving Grey's Anatomy, the mother of the 22 month old Naleigh, Katherine Heigl is quitting smoking.


``Mike might be one of the greatest guys I've met in this process; I loved him,'' Manning said Tuesday in an interview with NFL Network.


Beyonce Knowles had a furious row with husband Jay-Z over one of her biggest hit singles.


On Wednesday, October 15, Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris will perform at the second annual All for the Hall New York benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill & Emmylou Harris to perform at the Country music Hall of Fame


It is said that Mayawati sacked the four ministers, who were facing corruption charges, to refurbish her government's image ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly election.


APA-Rabat A new group of 35 Sahrawi have fled the Polisario camps in south-western Algeria to Morocco which has extended its effective sovereignty over the Western Sahara region since late 1975, officials said Wednesday Rabat.

Sahrawi people flee Polisario camps to Morocco


Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has submitted a written transfer request, Sunday's News of the World reported.


Fall protection specialist Latchways continues to defy gravity after reporting solid growth.


Many times at home you could wonder how to remove carpet stains without carpet cleaning chemicals.


London shares fell at the end of trade on Thursday after the European Central Bank disappointed investors who had been hoping it would announce immediate new measures to resolve the eurozone debt crisis.


A 22 year old Middletown man has been arrested for dealing in child pornography after an undercover online investigation.

Middletown man arrested for dealing in child pornography


A 13-year-old Marysville girl was hit by a car while walking to school about 7:40 this morning.


Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar was today released on bail in the obscenity case early last month.

Akshay Kumar released on bail in obscenity case


DHL, the world's leading logistics company, has signed a strategic partnership with Empost the Express delivery division of Emirates Post Group Holding, one of the most dynamic postal organizations in the Middle East, to become its Official Logistics Partner.

DHL signs strategic partnership with Empost


CNN is reporting that TweetDeck, the popular desktop Twitter client for Windows computers, has been bought by Twitter for an undisclosed amount believed to be more than $40 million.


A Richmond music teacher who appealed a conviction for indecently assaulting a seven-year-old pupil has lost his appeal and has to start serving his home detention sentence.


Targacept has launched a Phase 2 study of a drug it calls TC-5214 as a potential therapy for resistant hypertension.


Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger feels that the amount of criticism he has copped in the recent past, makes him feel like he has killed someone!


Forecasts for Labrador issued by Environment Canada at 16:30 nst Tuesday 26 February 2013.

Forecast for Labrador issued by Environment Canada


A ``Simpsons'' producer died on Tuesday in his home after suffering from bone cancer complications.


A new international survey shows that over 90% of pharmacists believe they are key to improving patients' health, and while most pharmacists surveyed see their responsibilities increasing, they voice concerns on training and pay.

New international survey shows pharmacists key to improving patients' health


Twilight star Robert Pattinson is set to play Lawrence of Arabia in Werner Herzog's historical drama Queen of the Desert.

Robert Pattinson to play Lawrence of Arabia


President George Bush will meet with President Elias Antonio Saca of El Salvador at the White House on December 16, a White House press release revealed Monday.

President Bush to meet with President Saca of El Salvador at White House


The good news is that GHOST RIDER 2 will not be a reboot, the bad news is that...


Insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan used off-the-shelf software to hack video feeds from US military spy drones.


A man has been found dead in a lake north of Brisbane following a fight between two groups of men.


Before going into holidays on June 1, in a joint effort of the Punjab health and family welfare department and education department, hundreds of students and teachers will take the pledge on 'No Tobacco Day' on May 31.

Students, teachers to take pledge against tobacco


AM Best Co. has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of B and issuer credit rating of ``bb'' of Surety Company of the Pacific as the company was acquired by American Contractors Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.


A Bossier City woman was killed and a Natchitoches man seriously injured early this morning in a boating accident on Cane River just south of Natchitoches, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents said.

Bossier City woman killed in Natchitoches boating accident


The AMA, says its president Dr Andrew Pesce, should be seen as the ``Chief Health Policy advisor to all political parties''.

The AMA says it's the ``Chief health policy advisor''.


The study, which appears today in the journal Brain Research, suggests that the drive to overeat is programmed at the level of stem cells before birth.

Drive to overeat may be programmed before birth


A Springfield woman was arrested for child endangerment Friday night after she allegedly became drunk and was unable to account for the two grandchildren she was watching, police said.


Actor Wesley Snipes reported to a US federal prison in Pennsylvania to begin serving a three-year sentence for failing to file income tax returns, says a prison official.


A VERGER had her purse stolen from her handbag at a church in Highbridge as she helped clear up after a funeral.


Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market gave away over 200,000 reusable bags to customers between September 15th and September 30th.

Fresh & Easy gives away over 200,000 reusable bags in September


An African prince, on a mission to learn how businesses and individuals can minimise their impact on the environment, has toured a Sheffield steel giant and a new enteprise, launched by three Sheffield Hallam University graduates.

African prince tours Sheffield steel giant


Mitt Romney funder Sheldon Adelson stands to save $2 billion in taxes if Mitt Romney is elected, making his $100 million ``investment'' look pretty profitable.

Sheldon Adelson will save billions in taxes if Romney elected


By Richard Drew Comedian Bill Engvall will host the Country Music Television awards next month.

Engvall to host Country Music Television awards


Tamano, the United Opposition spokesman and president of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, told The Manila Times that he has been receiving death threats since last week.


The roommate of the former Iowa football star Derrell Johnson-Koulianos has been placed on probation for three years.

Roomate of Derrell Johnson-Koulianos placed on probation


The sun wasn't shining but spirits were certainly high during the We are Buffalo Parade.


A Sri Lankan Tamil was held for allegedly possessing suspected narcotic substance at Thethakudi near Vedaranyam in Nagapattinam district on Sunday.

Sri Lankan Tamil held with suspected narcotic substance


A Hickman High School student was arrested near the school on charges of marijuana possession with the intent to distribute on Thursday afternoon.

Hickman student arrested near the school


Now, actor Brandon Jay McLaren has landed a co-starring role in the untitled USA pilot from ``White Collar'' creator Jeff Eastin, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Brandon Jay McLaren lands untitled USA pilot


The weather service has issued a winter weather alert for Gregg and the surrounding counties in effect from 6 pm to midnight.

Weather service issues winter weather alert for Gregg, surrounding counties


UP to 20,000 Irish people may be infected with the ``silent killer'' Hepatitis C -- with the vast majority having no idea until it's too late, according to health campaigners.

20,000 may be infected with 'silent killer' of hepatitis C


)According to Al-Fadjr newspaper, a recently released report by the Algerian National Statistics Office shows that the public manufacturing sector in Algeria had recorded a modest 0.8% output growth in the first nine months of 2008 compared with the same period last year.

Public manufacturing sector records 0.8% output growth


The US black and Hispanic populations are mostly concentrated in the South - but whereas the black population is centred in the Southeast, Hispanics are mostly in the Southwest.

Black and Hispanic population mostly concentrated in South


New Delhi, Dec 31 India and Myanmar have concluded mutual legal assistance treaty on criminal matters.

India, Myanmar conclude treaty on criminal matters


The California Emergency Management Agency, joined by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, will announce the allocation of $690,000 for the City of Sacramento's mobile integrated camera system to improve safety and security for a wide range of special events and needs directed by the City's public safety officials.

California Emergency Management Agency to announce allocation of $690,000


Qatar Airways has opened a new office in the US capital, Washington DC and two more will be opened shortly in Houston and New York.

Qatar Airways opens new offices in the US


American-born pop singer PJ Proby who once lived in Bolton has been cleared of benefit fraud after the prosecution dropped its case following the discovery of new evidence.


Zen Studios has only announced CastleStorm for Xbox Live Arcade and ``other digital platforms'' thus far, though the press release makes it seem that other platforms may be revealed in the future.

Zen Studios announces CastleStorm for xbla and other digital platforms


Netflix, the Internet movie subscription service, has confirmed it will launch in the UK and Ireland in early 2012.


By BARBARA ORTUTAY NEW YORK - Facebook is simplifying its privacy controls amid growing unrest from many of its users.

Facebook to simplify privacy controls amid unrest


A local state of emergency has been declared in Prince George, BC, in the wake of a major fire blamed for sparking two more blazes over a wide section of the city.


A 9-year-old boy was reportedly caught with a knife at a Daytona Beach elementary.


Houston Astros rookie reliever Mickey Storey was hit in the face with a line drive in Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Astros rookie pitcher Mickey Storey hit in face with line drive


Marco's Pizza, an authentic Italian pizza company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, opened a new store in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Monday, April 12.

Marco's Pizza opens new store in Knoxville, Tennessee:


Security group G4S has forecast a strong performance next year after operating profits rose 12% in the first nine months of 2009.


Gitmo detainees claim genitals being searched Lawyers for Guantanamo Bay detainees urged a federal judge Wednesday to stop what they describe as new ``genital searches'' for detainees who want to meet with their lawyers.


Kelly Preston, John Travolta's wife, is not in labor yet!


Dreamfall Chapters, the sequel to Dreamfall and The Longest Journey, currently under deveopment at Norwegian Red Thread Games, has handily beat its Kickstarter goal of $850,000.

Dreamfall Chapters beats Kickstarter goal


Hollywood star and director Forest Whitaker is to be named goodwill ambassador for peace and reconciliation for the United Nations' educational, scientific and cultural body, UNESCO said on Thursday.

Forest Whitaker to be named goodwill ambassador


Psychedelic art-rockers Django Django have announced a more autumn UK tour dates today, following the release of their eponymous debut album earlier this year.

Django Django announce more autumn UK tour dates


Swedish house prices rose 5% year-on-year in October, slower than the 6% increase in the previous month, Statistics Sweden said on Wednesday.


``The message of this tour is that you can't 'pray away the gay' and LGBT people are fine just the way they are,'' said Besen.


Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie lost a grievance Wednesday filed by his former agent Jason Fletcher, according to NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora.


Frazier Park students protested outside their classes Thursday morning after their favorite bus driver was fired, accused of running over a student's foot.

Students protest after favorite bus driver fired


President Barack Obama campaigned at a grassroots event in Woodbridge today, focusing on the economy, his presidential record and his plan for America's future.


The Government has ``no pledge to keep people in 21 different homes and we must distinguish between people who can't pay and those who won't pay''.


The third time was the charm for the Clayton High School softball team Tuesday night in Garner.


Hurricane Isaac has made landfall in southeast Louisiana with winds near 80 mph.

Isaac makes landfall in southeast Louisiana


Federal drug charges have been dismissed against one of seven men indicted this fall, after law enforcement teams conducted a series of search warrants Aug. 14 in Austin that lead to nine arrests.


Homicides are no longer one of the top 15 leading causes of death in the United States.

Homicide no longer a leading cause of death


Apparently upset over the Centre rejecting his report recommending President's Rule in Karnataka, Governor HR Bhardwaj on Thursday said Raj Bhavan was like a prison where he was a ``jailbird''.


State regulators on Friday closed two banks, one in Georgia and the other in Illinois, bringing the total number of bank failures in the US this year to 15.


Jennifer Hudson won the prize for R&B album of the year at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday for her self-titled solo debut.

Jennifer Hudson wins R&B album of the year Grammy award for debut


Miss India World Vanya Mishra is taking her win seriously and says she wants to eradicate female foeticide and infanticide across the country.

Vanya Mishra wants to eradicate female foeticide


A grandmother has been arrested, accused of trying to give her grandchild away at a gas station.

Grandmother accused of trying to give away grandchild


Polaroid Corp. has been sold in bankruptcy court for $85.9 million in cash and equity.


Ankara recalled its ambassador to the United States for consultations after the US House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee in today's session endorsed a resolution calling for an official US recognition of mass killings and expulsions of Armenians during the last days of the Ottoman Empire as ``genocide.''

Ankara recalls its ambassador to the US for consultations


Converge , a US company that does much of its work with chip spot markets, is suggesting that desktop PCs might be making a comeback, based on a shortage of microprocessors for desktops on the market.


WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says the US and Russia have agreed to coordinate on humanitarian aid for Kyrgyzstan.

US, Russia to coordinate on aid for Kyrgyzstan


Zach Wamp was the face of the GOP on MSNBC yesterday morning, and, well, let's just say he made Bobby Jindal look good.


Actor Alfred Molina has joined Taylor Lautner for the upcoming film ``Abduction'' directed by John Singleton.

Alfred Molina joins Taylor Lautner in ``Abduction''


House leaders unveiled a $894 billion health care reform bill Thursday that promises to expand insurance coverage to 36 million Americans.


Hundreds of activists of the Association for Protection of Democratic Rights took out a rally here on Thursday protesting against the detention of tribal leader Chhatradhar Mahato.

Activists protest against detention of tribal leader Chhatradhar Mahato


George Clooney will host a telethon to raise funds for victims of the Haiti earthquake.


Samsaara, the luxurious abode of fashion presented the celebrity ensemble of the upcoming movie 'Jodhaa Akbar'.

Samsaara presents the celebrity ensemble of Jodhaa Akbar


Khloe Kardashian put pregnancy rumors to rest on July 3 when she went out for some late-night clubbing at Avenue in NYC.

Khloe Kardashian puts pregnancy rumors to rest!


Jon Gosselin has certainly not wasted any time in hooking up with a new girl after his divorce proceedings from Kate Gosselin have already started.


A Bellingham man was arrested Friday afternoon after a bank robbery and a four-hour standoff with police.

Bellingham man arrested after bank robbery, standoff


President Barack Obama says he will travel to Missouri on Sunday to meet with people affected by the devastating tornadoes there.


An analyst on Friday lowered estimates for JC Penney Co., after the department store operator reported weak December sales amid a difficult retail environment.


Some 100 new jobs are set to be created in Galway, thanks to a multimillion euro investment by a US medical devices firm, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation has announced.


Ontario Provincial Police are expected to announce today they're taking over the search for Victoria Tori`` Stafford from Oxford Community Police.


A 24-year-old Singaporean of Indian decent was sentenced to death by the High Court here for murdering his teenage ex-girlfriend.

Singaporean-Indian sentenced to death for murder


The 2nd NIT Council meeting was held here today under the Chairmanship of Shri Kapil Sibal, Union Minister of Human Resource Development.


A Russian Soyuz capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Dec. 23, 2011 with a trio of astronauts, bringing the orbital outpost back to full staffing after a failed cargo ship launch in August disrupted flight schedules.

Russian Soyuz capsule arrives at International Space station


The YMCA of Southern West Virginia announces the 25th annual Spirit of Beckley recipients.

YMCA announces Spirit of Beckley recipients


WIRES became crossed when a new wildlife rescue group claimed to be providing an emergency phone service for them.


The Cowboys plan to interview quarterback Cam Newton at the combine in Indianapolis.


Finland's National Coalition Party, a member of the ruling coalition led by the Center Party, won the most votes in the parliamentary election held once every 4 years, according to election results announced on Sunday night.

National Coalition Party of finland wins election


A 58-year-old Junortoun woman will be charged with careless driving after a crash on Saturday.


Arbah Global Gulf, a Bahrain based investment arm of Arbah Capital, announced the launch of the Arbah Nanotechnology Fund at the World Islamic Capital Markets Conference at the Gulf Hotel.


On the surface of it, Bremen High School District 228 passing another deficit budget at Tuesday's board meeting might be cause for alarm to an outsider.

Bremen High school district 228 passes deficit budget


A convicted sex offender who wasn't registered with authorities is back behind bars, raising questions about how offenders are tracked.


GRAND FORKS, ND Another lawsuit has been filed in federal court in North Dakota over traffic fines.

Another lawsuit filed over traffic fines


Jessica Simpson has given birth to a baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson, in LA Tuesday morning, Us Weekly can confirm.

Jessica Simpson gives birth to baby girl Maxwell Drew Johnson


Oil slipped in Asia as dollar falls and oil demands increased in the US on Thursday.


After a Four Nations snub added another chapter to Scott Prince's hard luck story, Gold Coast co-captain Luke Bailey claimed the Titans deserved ``some sort of reward'' for their most successful NRL season.


BMW said August sales rose 12.5% with Asia, and China in particular, boosting car deliveries.


The polar outbreak affecting the country is slowly easing, however further snow is forecast for eastern areas of the South Island and about the Central Plateau in the North Island and is not expected to clear until Saturday night or early Sunday morning.


A woman mauled to death by a dog in south London was today named as Barbara Williams.


I know some of you are appalled by the news that fist fights broke out over the iPad 2 but wouldn't it be cool if we did this intentionally, streamed it live over the internet and sold tickets?


Vice President John Dramani Mahama, has announced that government was working to review scholarships awarded for studies abroad.

Government to review scholarships for studies abroad


Lily Allen has revealed that she could have died like her friend Amy Winehouse, who passed away on July 23 at age 27.

Lily Allen: 'I could have died like Amy Winehouse'


One soldier was killed and eight were wounded in an ambush by Muslim separatist rebels in the southern Philippines, an army spokesman said Thursday.

One soldier killed, eight wounded in southern Philippines


Six people were jailed on felony charges since Thursday afternoon, according to booking records kept at the Western Regional Jail.


-Randy Savage died because of a bad heart, not his car crash.


Uruguayan club Nacional said Friday it has sold midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro to Ajax for four million euros in what club president Ricardo Alarcon called a historic deal.

Uruguayan club Nacional sells midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro to Ajax


A baby bunny in Connecticut really does have two noses.


Energy stocks rose Tuesday with the broad market, pushing gains into a third straight session, as investors played off as much as $800 billion in additional economic-stimulus moves announced by the US government.


Southern actress Lavanya Tripathi, who rose to stardom after a successful debut in producer SS Rajamouli's Telugu romantic drama ``Andala Rakshasi'', feels a successful banner adds weight to a project and helps in drawing crowds.


A senior US envoy said Thursday his talks with North Korea were ``very useful,'' a report said, as he wrapped up a rare trip to the communist nation aimed at prodding it back to international nuclear negotiations.

US envoy says talks with North Korea 'very useful'


Changes in electoral system is a must to put the country on the track of development and prosperity, and to get rid of the present rulers who are busy in loot and plunder.


A Fort Worth man died from accidental asphyxiation Saturday afternoon on the city's west side, according to a report.

Fort Worth man dies by accidental asphyxiation


A new medical pot shop has opened in Grand Junction and it's the first to serve both medical marijuana users and the general public.


Nokia has released software update 1.1 for the new Symbian devices the Nokia N8, C7 and C6-01.

Nokia releases software update 1.1 for new Symbian devices


Britain began an independent inquiry into its role in the Iraq war Thursday, with the panel's chairman confirming that former Prime Minister Tony Blair will be among the witnesses and that it would not ``shy away from making criticism.''

Britain begins inquiry into its role in Iraq war


He told CNN he learned how to flirt with women in his 'third' year at school, or around the age of 14 years old.


A landscaper accused of stealing more than $100,000 from a Boulder family was arrested in Wyoming this week.

Landscaper accused of stealing $100,000 arrested in Wyoming


Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port received its first commercial container vessel, the Abu Dhabi Ports Company announced on its website.

Khalifa Port receives first commercial container vessel


The Government informed today it took over former Ciccone printing company and sent a bill to Congress which seeks to expropriate it declaring the company a ``public utility.''

Government takes over former Ciccone printing company


General Mills, the maker of Cheerios cereal, said fiscal-third quarter earnings rose 18% and it expects the fourth quarter to show the ``highest earnings growth of the year.''


Cowboys receiver Kevin Ogletree has been ruled out of Thursday's game against Washington because of a concussion suffered in last week's 23-20 victory over Cleveland.

Ogletree ruled out of Thursday's game with concussion;


Tyson Foods, Google, Tesco are big movers Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:


At 5:00 pm today Mark Katic called me to let me know he has been called up again by the New York Islanders for tomorrow's game versus New Jersey.

Mark Katic called up the Islanders for another game


The new GP2/11 car will debut at the GP2 Asia series opener this week at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.


Siemens has opened a new wind power distribution facility in Wichita, KS.

Siemens opens distribution facility in kansas


Viewers can now shop the Big Brother house online, thanks to a deal with Very.co.uk that its brokers say takes product placement to a new level.

Viewers can now shop the Big Brother house, thanks to Very.co.uk deal


I get to come across awesome photos like this, where Michigan State head basketball Coach Tom Izzo is hanging out with rapper 2 Chainz.


Due to a scheduling miscommunication, this Friday's softball doubleheader against Oakland University has been cancelled.


Greece has attached great importance to defense co-operation, stability and peace at the Balkans, said Greek defense minister Evangelos Venizelos, Greek AHA-MPA agency informed.

Greece attaches great importance to defense co-operation, stability, peace at the Balkans


It's a terrific week to be out and proud, and WNBA guard with the Chicago Sky, Sharnee Zoll-Norman, came out publicly this week in an interview with the Windy City Times, in which she tells the publication that she plans to participate in Chicago's annual gay pride parade this weekend with her wife of four years, Serita Norman.

WNBA Chicago Sky's Sharnee Zoll-Norman comes out publicly


Islamabad, March 7 Describing India's massive militarisation as dangerous for peace in the region, Pakistan has said that its military doctrine was purely defensive.

Our military doctrine is purely defensive:


A hurricane watch has been issued for the Cayman Islands in relation to Tropical Storm Paloma and all residents should continue to monitor their local media for updates.

Hurricane watch issued for the Cayman Islands


Larsen Oil & Gas unit Petromena faces a $300m funding gap for a trio semi-submersible rigs being built by Jurong Shipyard.


An international counter terrorism expert has told a meeting of ASEAN military analysts that the terror groups Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu Sayyaf have merged in the southern Philippines.


INDIANAPOLIS Carl Edwards is still refusing to discuss his current contract negotiations, even as rival driver Jeff Gordon insists the indecision will become a distraction to Edwards' championship chances.

Edwards refuses to discuss contract negotiations


The NRL will develop a core set of values for the game after club bosses were told rugby league's new independent commission is progressing but still unlikely to be finalised before the end of the year.


But media buyers are hoping instead that he revitalizes late night, bringing new viewers and renewed interest in the time slot.

Media buyers hope Conan O'Brien can revitalize late night


Tim Russert, a renowned political analyst and host of the NBC program ``Meet The Press,'' is dead at the age of 58 from a heart attack.

Tim Russert, political journalist, is dead at age 58


Grain futures closed mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade Wednesday, with the dollar index dropping 0.22 percent.


A Houston kindergartner shoots three children including himself accidentally when a gun in his pocket goes off at school.


A prosecutor portrayed Anna Nicole Smith Monday as an out-of-control drug addict who pressured doctors into prescribing pain killers and sedatives.

Prosecutor portrays Anna Nicole Smith as addict


The University of Alberta officially expanded on Calgary turf Wednesday, igniting a bit of healthy competition with the University of Calgary.

University of Alberta expands into Calgary


Keen to see India as host of the U-17 World Cup in 2017, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has reportedly told Sports Minister Ajay Maken that organising the event will bring about a ``big change in Indian football.''

India to host FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017?


Back in 2009, a surgeon left 16 items in the body of one of his patients.


Spotify has submitted its iPhone app to Apple for approval for the iTunes App Store.


Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor won the Dudley Award on Monday night for being the best football player in the state of Virginia this season.


ASKAP to discover 700,000 supergalaxies Updated: 16:22, Friday October 5, 2012 The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder is expected to discover in its early stages - using just 36 dishes - more than 700,000 new supergalaxies, CSIRO says.


Palestinians face dire water shortages because of both Israeli restrictions and bad Palestinian management, the World Bank said in a report on Monday.

Palestinians face dire water shortage - World Bank


Diane von Furstenberg has revealed she was inspired to enter the world of fashion by Halston founder Roy Halston Frowick.

Diane von Furstenberg - Diane von Furstenberg inspired by Halston


Late pop legend Michael Jackson administered his fatal drugs overdose himself, defence lawyers for his personal doctor, Conrad Murray who stands accused of his death, are set to claim.

Michael Jackson administered drugs himself?


A bizarre face appeared at sunset in a cloud over Clifton Downs in Bristol, England over the weekend.


Brandstar Entertainment and O2 Media Inc., the producers of the popular web show ``The Balancing Act,'' are launching a new branded entertainment series, ``A Lifetime of Health and Wellness Makeover.''

Brandstar and O2 Media launch new branded entertainment series


The Philadelphia Flyers put Michael Leighton on re-entry waivers Tuesday with the purpose of recalling him to the NHL roster, general manager Paul Holmgren confirmed to ESPN.com.

Philadelphia Flyers put goalie Michael Leighton on re-entry waivers


As Pocket-lint revealed would soon be the case from a retailer leak, Garmin has now announced the Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t sunlight-readable touchscreen handheld GPS devices that integrate a 3.2-megapixel camera, as well as a 3-axis compass.


John Buffalo Mailer, son of Norman Mailer, has just published a new, original story exclusively with Smashwords.

John Buffalo Mailer, son of Norman Mailer, publishes on Smashwords


Iran has resumed gas supply to Turkey, the National Iranian Gas Company said on Saturday.


A MAN accused of murdering his daughter by throwing her off the Westgate Bridge in Melbourne has appeared in court.

MAN accused of throwing daughter off Westgate Bridge in court


A couple who fled to the UK from Idi Amin's tyrannical regime in Uganda have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.


China may buy out a Pakistani bank, as the State Bank of Pakistan has been directed by the President to remain in touch with Chinese central bank to finalise a feasible proposal, sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday.


Goldman Sachs Group Inc. made changes to compensation of its 30-person management committee to better align payouts with long-term performance and the interests of the firm.

Goldman Sachs changes compensation to align with performance


The conditional lifting of the Palawan mango quarantine is being sought in a provincial resolution authored by the Provincial Board Member Derrick Pablico, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Aquatic Resources.

Conditional lifting of mango quarantine sought


The findings, available online and in a future issue of The Journal of Clinical Investigation, offer new clues into the mechanisms underlying antiphospholipid syndrome.

New clues into the mechanisms underlying antiphospholipid syndrome


WASHINGTON John Bryson, the former Southern California utility executive nominated to be commerce secretary, promised senators that he would have a ``relentless focus'' on job creation as he tried to ease concerns that his environmental views were too liberal.

Commerce secretary nominee Bryson promises 'relentless focus' on jobs


The Utah Grizzlies announced that they have acquired veteran forward Lance Galbraith from the Alaska Aces in exchange for left wing Evan Kotsopoulos and the rights to forward Mike Walsh.


Drugs, remade arms and ammunitions had been found during police check up, Ministry of Interior /MI/ press center reports.

Drugs, remade arms and ammunitions found during police check up


SC Johnson & Son Inc. is reviewing the advertising accounts for its full array of home-care products, opening the possibility that the Racine-based firm may juggle its lineup of agencies, according to a newspaper report.

SC Johnson reviewing advertising accounts


The Terre Haute city council approved a series of sewer rate increases at its regular meeting on Thursday.

Terre Haute city council approves sewer rate increases


Someone had reported a possible gas leak and Consumers Energy workers were in the area investigating when the explosion destroyed the William C. Franks furniture store, a Wayne Road mainstay for nearly 50 years, shortly before 9 am


Mayor Steve Williams read to children during the Energy Express program at Guyandotte Elementary School on Wednesday morning.


Darius Marshall ran for 140 yards and one touchdown and Darius Passmore had 128 yards receiving and a score to help Marshall beat Memphis 17-16 on Saturday night.


Arsenal and Liverpool fought out a pulsating 1-1 draw while Fenerbahce came from behind for a 2-1 home win over Chelsea in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final, first leg matches.


New Orleans City Council passes budget The city of New Orleans has a spending budget for 2010.


Former Talking Heads' frontman David Byrne is suing the Florida Governor and senatorial candidate Charlie Crist for $1 million.

David Byrne suing Florida Governor for $1 million


The CPI-M said that as the prime minister he should not have ``stooped so low''.

Manmohan Singh should not have stooped so low:


eBay is surveying users about how they perceive the marketplace, asking them how satisfied they are with selling on the site, and asking them what they feel the eBay brand is all about.

EBay surveys users about how they perceive the marketplace


Tony Gonzalez said Sunday that he would ``have no problems staying with the Chiefs,'' depending on what moves the club makes in the offseason.

Gonzalez has no problems staying with Chiefs


Thousands of Palestinians and tourists were flocking to Bethlehem to mark Christmas at the site where many believe Jesus Christ was born.

Thousands flock to Bethlehem for Christmas


The star of the new show, ``Brand X,'' Russell Brand has mentioned comedians Dane Cook, and Daniel Tosh, according to a new report.

'Brand X' star Russell Brand mentions Dane Cook and Daniel Tosh


Suspense thriller The Purge topped the weekend box office, taking in US $36 million according to movie-tracking website BoxOfficeMojo.com.

Thriller 'the Purge' tops weekend box office


House Majority Leader Eric Cantor on Thursday morning released the 2012 legislative calendar, which maintains the 2011 schedule of keeping the House in for two or three weeks each month, and allowing members to do ``constituent work'' one or two weeks per month.

Cantor releases 2012 legislative calendar


The Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council Dr C Rangarajan says inflation is expected to ease to seven per cent by March next year.

Inflation expected to ease by March next year:


Defence & Security company, Thales will acquire a France-based optical component manufacturer, SESO.

Thales to acquire optical components manufacturer, SESO


An award-winning Regina high school teacher, basketball and football coach has been charged with six sex offences involving teenage boys.

Regina teacher charged with sex offences


TVS Motor Company on Wednesday launched its first electric scooter --


I am sure you have heard or read it somewhere that women never mean it when they say 'no'.


In an interview to Simi Garewal in the show India's Most Desirable , Abhay Deol candidly spoke about his relationship with Preeti Desai.


The Ghana delegation to attend this year Catholic World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain have called on the Ghana ambassador to Spain in Madrid in his residency immediately after their arrival in Spain on last Sunday.

Ghana delegation to Catholic world Youth Day call on Ghana ambassador to Spain


QUEBEC CITY & CHICAGO---Coveo, a leading provider of enterprise search and information access solutions, today announced record Q4 2009 results and corporate achievements.

Coveo announces record Q4 2009 results and corporate achievements


Republican John McCain says he raised more than 21 million dollars in June, his best month so far in terms of fundraising.

McCain raises more than 21 million dollars in June


The Los Angeles Times reports that Lakers center Andrew Bynum will undergo exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday in New York.


Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Thomas is out indefinitely after undergoing arthroscopic right knee surgery.

Mavericks forward Tim Thomas undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery


Elijah Wood is going to bat for marijuana aficionados, even though he is not one himself, the New York Post reported Tuesday.


Germany has ramped up its fresh, chilled chicken trade, partly at the expense of frozen chicken.

Germany - germany ramps up fresh chicken trade


On September 14th, 15th and 21st Anna will present her new show, My Heart Stood Still:

Anna Bergman presents ``My Heart Stood Still:


Bank of America Corp., one of the country's biggest consumer banks and the largest in Massachusetts, ranked last in a customer satisfaction survey slated to be released today.

Bank of America ranks last in customer satisfaction survey


The Austrian economy stagnated in the first three months of the current year, as exports came to a standstill, preliminary data published by the WIFO economic think-tank showed on Wednedsay.


Yesterday saw the draw produce no matches to win this amount and that means that the Superenalotto jackpot approaches a record high, just €300,000 short of the record set in August 2009 by the Italian Lottery.


The re-positioning of Willie Pile to free safety paid off immediately on Sunday morning.


Reese Witherspoon was hit by a car on Wednesday while jogging in Santa Monica, California.

Reese Witherspoon hit by car while jogging


A suicide attack hit a NATO patrol in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing three coalition service members, the international military force said, while Afghan officials added that a civilian was also killed in the bombing.


Seattle's offensive line coach Alex Gibbs is one happy guy after his team picked Russell Okung to give him a left tackle.


US Rep Carol Shea-Porter, DN.H., is touring the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Monday to discuss the effects of sequestration with local workers and Navy leaders.

Shea-Porter to tour Portsmouth Naval shipyard on Monday


A Leipsic man has been indicted by a Wood County Grand Jury on escape charges.


Saturday is the first day that Kings Island is open for the 2009 season.


TV actor Abhinav Shukla, seen in serials like 'Geet', says why he prefers a daredevil show like Survivor over the dirty politics of Bigg Boss.

Why Abhinav Shukla prefers Survivor over Bigg Boss...


The House Judiciary Committee chairman subpoenaed former White House adviser Karl Rove on Monday to testify about the Bush administration's firing of nine US attorneys and its prosecution of a former Democratic governor.

US House Judiciary Committee chairman subpoenas Karl Rove


OneWire, a company specializing in talent relationship management solutions, unveiled a new candidate sourcing tool, MatchBook, that significantly accelerates precise career connections and increases employers' sourcing and hiring efficiency.


Venture capital fundraising slowed in the third quarter compared to the first half of the year, but it's still expected to outpace last year's amount, according to Dow Jones LP Source.


Two-time Paralympic champion Peter Norfolk made a winning return to competitive wheelchair tennis on Thursday when he beat fellow Briton Jamie Burdekin in straight sets at the US Open USTA Wheelchair Tennis Championships in St Louis, Missouri.

Norfolk makes winning return in St Louis


He added that Satyam would not need any financial aid if the company gets its receivables worth Rs 1,700 crore.


Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has said that a 70-year unresolved legal dispute is ``embarrassing'' and exemplifies how Colombia ``is perhaps the worst in the world'' when it comes to legal certainty, according to a government press release Monday.

Colombia is worst in the world for legal certainty:


Well Samsung really wants you to know that the next big thing is already here, and that it's a Samsung Galaxy S III. So much in fact they are paying us to let you know that the next big thing is already here.


Miss Russia 2010, Irina Antonenko, will pay a visit to Vietnam on June 3-7 at the invitation of the Russian Standard International organisation to join in a series of charity activities in the Asian region.


A coordination meeting of all the heads of the departments was held at Chintan Bhawan under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary here today.

Coordination meeting of all heads of departments held


Nigel Pearson insisted he had never ``written off'' Jimmy Bullard after he returned for his first game of the season to help Hull beat Derby 2-0.


New Delhi, Oct 7 The government Tuesday said it planned to revive the shipbuilding subsidy scheme, which offered several subsidies to the industry but was stopped in August 2007.

Government to revive shipbuilding subsidy scheme


Fidelity Investments today launched an online Roth IRA conversion calculator that allows advisors to walk their clients through a series of questions to help determine if converting their IRA is appropriate and then figure out whether or not to conduct a full or partial conversion.

Fidelity launches online Roth IRA conversion calculator


Charlie the smoking chimp has taken his last puff.


The annual Taste of the Danforth kicks off Friday evening.


I have just got a new PC and have a Gaming wheel from my old PC with me.


Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas warned yesterday of an ``extremely difficult impasse'' if a peace deal is not reached with Israel before US President George W Bush leaves office in January.


The European Parliament on Wednesday elected 14 new vice-presidents during its plenary session in Strasbourg, one day after German socialist Martin Schulz was elected as its new president for a two-and-a-half-year term.

European Parliament elects new vice-presidents


Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping arrived in Ankara Monday evening for an official visit to Turkey at the invitation of Turkish President Abdullah Gul.


A St. Louis suburb has expanded its discrimination ordinance to prohibit bias based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

St. Louis suburb expands discrimination ordinance


Gov. Jan Brewer unveiled an $8.96 billion budget proposal Friday that restores some funding for schools, offers state workers their first pay raise in five years and tends to Arizona's ailing technological infrastructure.

Brewer unveils $8.96 billion budget proposal


The Titans have agreed to contract terms with wide receiver Kendall Wright, according to sources familiar with the situation.

Titans agree to terms with top pick Kendall Wright


The Telugu film superstar-turned politician Chiranjeevi has bid adieu to the film industry after three decades of association.


Tim Berners-Lee, the father of the world wide web, has urged internet users to demand their personal data from online giants such as Google and Facebook to usher in a new era of highly personalised computer services ``with tremendous potential to help humanity''.

Tim Berners-Lee: demand your data from Google and Facebook


Democratic nominee-in-waiting Barack Obama is sharing one his most valuable assets -- his top fundraisers -- with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton to help her pay off her debt, the latest effort to heal the wounds of a bruising primary campaign.

Barack Obama to help pay off Hillary Clinton's debt


Toledo police are gearing up for possible ``civil unrest'' during and after tomorrow's elections.

Police are gearing up for possible ``civil unrest''


A new iron ore mine on the Labrador-Quebec border is set to celebrate a milestone in the next few days.

New iron ore mine to celebrate milestone


US Senate Democrats are considering including spending cuts in legislation to keep the government in operation after existing funding expires on March 4, the first time they have signaled they are willing to embrace immediate reductions, officials said.

Us Senate Democrats consider spending cuts


Rick DiPietro will make his second start of the season Monday night when the Islanders face Carolina, coach Jack Capuano announced following the team's morning skate at Nassau Coliseum.

DiPietro to make second start of season for Islanders


With Ganesh Chaturthi a day away, vegetable prices spiraled upwards on Monday.


In only the second surgery of its kind, a massive team of doctors in Boston have performed a partial face transplant on a man who suffered traumatic injuries from a fall, replacing nearly 80 percent of his face.

Massive team of doctors perform face transplant


Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt has undergone hip surgery and is hoping to return to competitive tennis in time for the French Open in May.


Murfreesboro police and paramedics said a truck crashed into a home late Sunday night.


Vikas Sethi, MD of Sethi Finmart is of the view that Everest Kanto Cylinder can test Rs 450 in about a year's time.


American pop diva Madonna is planning to move back to Britain after spending two years in the US following her divorce with filmmaker Guy Ritchie.


The new EPSRC centres will assist UK businesses in developing the technology products of the future and help underpin the country's manufacturing growth.

New centres will assist UK businesses in developing technology products of the future


President John Mahama urges Ghana workers to make strikes 'absolute last resort' - Ghana's President John Mahama, whose government has been under siege from a wave of strikes, on Wednesday asked workers to make the declaration of strike 'an absolute last resort'.

Workers to make strikes 'absolute last resort'


A small plane crashed onto Florida's Turnpike on Wednesday as it approached a municipal airport in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Hollywood, aviation officials said.


India's indigenously developed pilotless target aircraft 'Lakshya' was successfully flight tested from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, about 15 km from here today.

Pilotless aircraft 'Lakshya' successfully flight tested


The wife of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Scott Schoeneweis was found dead of an undetermined cause at her home in Fountain Hills, Ariz., on Wednesday, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.


Angelina Jolie has praised Billy Bob Thornton for ''giving her the confidence to succeed in her career and in her personal life''.

Jolie praises Billy Bob Thornton for giving her confidence


The Indian government is working on rules for government departments and officials to use social media to interact with the common citizen.

India working on rules for government officials to use social media


The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has frozen the assets of four Chinese citizens and a Chinese-based entity charged with insider trading in advance of a merger announcement by educational companies based in London and Beijing.

SEC freezes assets of four Chinese citizens charged with insider trading


During a joint press conference with the Korean President, Barack Obama mentions that his daughters have taught him a ``pretty good 'Gangnam Style'''

Obama: ``my daughters have taught me a pretty good Gangnam Style''


The Pakistani parents of a teenage girl have been found guilty of murdering a daughter who rebelled against a forced marriage to her cousin -- a conviction that was clinched with the girl's younger sister testifying that she saw her parents suffocate her older sibling.

Parents found guilty of murdering daughter


Fourteen countries have reported confirmed cases of the H1N1 strain, with France, the Netherlands, Denmark and Hong Kong the latest to join the list.

Fourteen countries confirm cases of H1N1 Influenza


Shares of troubled phone directory provider Yellow Media Inc. fell 10 per cent Friday to a new 52-week low as the company was one of the most actively traded stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange.


Illinois fired football coach Ron Zook on Sunday after seven up-and-down seasons with the program.


Most Asian markets rose Monday as optimism about the US economy and rising energy shares underpinned broad regional gains, with Japanese shares climbing for a fifth straight trading day on the back of banks and industrial robot maker Fanuc Corp.


ANTHONY GERRARD, the cousin of Liverpool and England player Steve, has signed for Cardiff City.


Alzheimer's disease can be detected in apparently healthy people by carrying out brain scans and spinal fluid testing, according to a new study.

Alzheimer's disease detected with brain scan


New home and renovation build approvals shot up 3.1% in February, exceeding economists' more conservative estimates.


An eight-day old baby girl lies abandoned in a Rajasthan hospital as two couples fight over their claims for a boy who was born on the same night.

Baby girl abandoned as couples fight over a boy


The deepening forest industry crisis claimed another BC mill Monday when Catalyst Paper said it is permanently shutting down its Elk Falls pulp mill near Campbell River, throwing 440 people out of work.

Catalyst permanently shuts down Elk Falls pulp mill


Indian yoga guru Baba Ramdev has ended a nine-day anti-corruption hunger strike.

India yoga guru Baba Ramdev ends hunger strike


Southwest Airlines Co. said Tuesday it will be cutting 190 flights from its winter schedule, beginning in January, to ensure the carrier is optimizing its flight routes and streamlining expenses.


Vendors at Tollway Oasis stops will offer customers free coffee from 9 pm Friday to 6 am the following day.


European stocks retreated from a 28- month high as a larger-than-forecast increase in US initial jobless-benefit claims overshadowed gains by banks after Spain and Italy sold bonds.

European stocks retreat from 28-month high;


SUICIDE SILENCE Enters the Studio with Steve Evetts;


Chinese officials have confiscated more than six million illegal publications during the first two months of this year.

Chinese officials confiscates six million illegal publications


Testequip has partnered with Co.Fo.Me.Gra Srl from Italy to expand into Solobox xenon test chambers, a range of test and measurement products.

Testequip expands into Solobox xenon test chambers


It's a new year, a great time to get active and try something new.


AT&T, the largest US telecommunications group, will take a $2.7bn or 28 cents a share non-cash charge in the fourth quarter, reflecting a pension-related accounting change aimed at making its numbers more transparent for investors.


Bismarck, ND North Dakota regulators say a Fargo organization may continue providing a statewide 211 referral service.

Fargo organization is continuing 211 service


Spanish industrial turnover and new orders increased at a slower pace in July, a report by the National Institute of Statistics showed on Friday.

Spanish industrial turnover, new orders increase at slower pace in July


ZIMBABWEAN-born businessman, Mutumwa Mawere says he is ready to return from his base in South Africa once the coast is clear.


Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have met in eight finals over the past 14 months but when the two men contest the Rome Masters final here on Sunday, the psychological importance of the result may just outweigh almost anything that has gone before.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal to meet in final of Rome Masters


Telecom equipment maker Ericsson said it plans to hire more than 1,500 people at its global delivery centre in India by the end of this year.

Ericsson plans to hire over 1,500 in India


Ukraine and Turkey are willing to intensify investment co-operation, reads a statement made by the presidential press service.

Ukraine and Turkey willing intensify investment co-operation


Larry Wilcox, best known for his role as Officer Jon Baker on CHiPs, was charged Thursday with securities fraud by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CHiPs star larry Wilcox charged with securities fraud


Timo Glock has reflected that during the early stages, at least, there were moments in F1 2010 when he had to stop and ask himself 'bloody hell, what am I doing here?!' -- but the German's perseverance with Virgin Racing has paid off, he assures, as he insists the team is now 'on the right path' heading into 2011.

'I did ask myself, bloody hell, what am I doing here?!'


CARLOS Tevez is poised to take the ultimate revenge on Sir Alex Ferguson in a mouth-watering Manchester derby this weekend.

Carlos Tevez is poised to take the ultimate revenge on Sir Alex Ferguson


The UK security service MI5 is looking for James Bond style gagdget-maker ''Q'' as chief scientific advisor to ``lead and co-ordinate'' its scientific work.

MI5 looking for James Bond-style ''Q'' as chief scientific advisor


Currently, the city does not allow dogs in restaurants.


FOREIGN Minister Kevin Rudd says a leadership spill is ``not in prospect'' and he is getting on with his job.

Rudd says leadership spill 'not in prospect'


The winners of the Sharemilker of the Year Award came from South Africa with nothing and have made a real go of being in the dairy industry.


The UK government approved on Thursday the construction of new generation nuclear power plants in an effort to stake off an energy crisis in the future.

UK approves construction of new generation nuclear power plants


US intermodal traffic rose 3.8% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.


An Air India plane with 123 passengers and crew on board landed under emergency conditions at the airport on Tuesday after a minor defect was detected in its hydraulic system.

Air India plane lands under emergency conditions


The pioneering Afghan doctor and women's activist who was on an unofficial short-list to win the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, congratulated the Chinese laureate and said it was enough to be considered.

Afghan activist congratulates Chinese laureate


Washington wide receiver James Johnson finally appears ready to go after struggling with an ankle injury early this season.


CatchFree launched today at Techcrunch Disrupt.


Public health needs a radical shake up if it is to enable good health to flourish, say experts on bmj.com.

Public health needs a radical shake up, say experts


Jack Butland could well have to leave Birmingham in the January transfer window in order to keep the club out of administration.


A 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on Sunday has been identified as John Roske, of Henderson.


Hollyoaks bosses would love Cheryl Cole to appear in a cameo in the Channel 4 soap.

Hollyoaks bosses would love Cheryl Cole cameo


Canadian core retail sales fell unexpectedly in June, official data showed on Tuesday.

Canadian core retail sales fall unexpectedly in June


Councils should have a statutory duty to supply recyclable materials to the market in addition to their duty to collect waste from residents, according to the government's Advisory Committee on Packaging.

Councils ``should have duty to supply recyclables''


The Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints receiver Lance Moore missed the team portion of practice again Tuesday as he continues to recover from a groin injury.

New Orleans Saints receiver Lance Moore misses practice again Tuesday


the Camano Island teen who came to fame as the ``Barefoot Bandit'' -- is expected to plead guilty Friday morning in Seattle to federal charges related to a cross-country string of thefts.

'Barefoot Bandit' colton Harris-Moore expected to plead guilty Friday


NASA''s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has observed a new category of minerals on Mars, which suggests that the Red Planet may have hosted liquid water on its surface a billion years later than scientists believed, as recently as 2 billion years ago.

Mars may have hosted water as recently as 2 billion years ago


Jimmy Fallon recently returned to Saturday Night Live as a first-time guest host for the Christmas Edition.

Jimmy Fallon returns to Saturday Night Live as a guest host


A Newborn baby with its umbilical cord still attached was found in a pit of a KVIP at Bekwai in the Ashanti Region on Sunday morning.


``BJP is playing low-level politics on the CAG report...


McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2011 financial results on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM ET. Hosting the call will be William Freeman, Chief Executive Officer, and Michelle Lantow, Chief Financial Officer.

Mccormick & Schmick's seafood restaurants, Inc. to announce first quarter 2011 results on May 2, 2011


Justice can be swift in Broward County, as one judge demonstrated Tuesday when he rushed to the aid of a woman who was physically attacked in his courtroom.

Judge rushes to aid of woman attacked in his courtroom


Slovakia halved on Friday its economic growth forecast for 2012 to 1.7 percent from 3.4 percent because of the eurozone debt crisis and slowing growth in the country's eurozone partners.

Slovakia halves growth forecast on debt crisis


``India not only faces a threat from China but also from Pakistan and Bangladesh as well,'' Bhagwat said at the concluding session of three-day camp in Shatabdi Nagar in Madhavganj last evening.


Former Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, who was the keynote speaker at HT Leadership Summit 2011 on Friday, said India could be China in terms of development if it was less democratic.

India could be China if it was less democratic:


Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has had an impact on the world which will last for generations, Microsoft boss Bill Gates said Wednesday, adding that it had been ``an insanely great honor'' to know him.

Apple's co-founder Steve Jobs' impact will last for generations:


President Barack Obama has said that he does not want to run American auto companies, which are presently experiencing a major crisis.

Obama says he does not want to run auto companies


Roche is set to strengthen its global leadership position in oncology and to expand in therapeutic areas such as metabolism, inflammation and diseases of the central nervous system.

Roche to strengthen global leadership position in oncology, to expand therapeutic areas


Kristina Svechinskaya, considered the world's sexiest hacker, faces up to 40 years in prison for trying to find a to steal $220 million though cyberfraud.

Kristina Svechinskaya, the world's sexiest hacker faces 40 years in prison


The Pakistan Railways has clarified a news report titled 'Railway passengers decrease by 70 per cent', published in 'The News' on April 21, 2011, says a press release issued here on Tuesday.


Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi urged jihad against Switzerland over its ban on minarets on mosques.


Even as trading volumes on the bourses have been stagnant for the past several months, many retail stock broking firms are gradually reviving their expansion plans which had been put on hold during the stock market downturn.


Law enforcement officers from 15 agencies across the state graduated Thursday, from basic training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, including four* from Northern Kentucky.


JOLIET, Ill. It was the seventh Nationwide victory of the season for Busch, who also won the Nationwide race at Chicagoland in 2008.

Busch wins Nationwide race at Chicagoland


A Portsmouth benefits cheat who dishonestly claimed more than £70,000 in benefits has been given more than 100 years to repay the cash.

Benefits cheat given over 100 years to repay cash


Asian shares ended mixed in thin trading volume Tuesday after hovering in a range around break-even, as investors awaited first-quarter corporate earnings in the US and in some regional markets.


Temple running back Bernard Pierce will not return for his senior season and will declare for the NFL draft.

Temple's Pierce will not return for senior season


Hairdressers are being urged to wave goodbye to bad hand days as a trial commissioned by the Health and Safety Executive revealed that hairdressers say 'yes' to reducing their very high chances of getting dermatitis and other uncomfortable skin conditions by wearing non-latex gloves during their work.

Hairdressers wave goodbye to bad hand days


Heavy snow blanketed Christchurch today as the winter cold continued to be felt across both the North and South Islands.


Annual manufacturing prices rose 0.9 per cent in July, but monthly prices saw a 0.6 per cent decline, new data from the Central Statistics Office said.


Kuwait Airways was declared a shareholding company under the name Kuwait Airways Company on 22-Oct-2012, according to a KUNA report.

Kuwait Airways declared shareholding company


Moody's has downgraded the credit ratings of nine Portuguese banks, citing increased asset risk resulting from their holdings of Portuguese government debt, the impact of austerity measures and strains on their liquidity.

Moody's downgrades nine Portuguese banks


Wrong NSW HSC results sent in error Updated: 12:51, Sunday December 16, 2012 Incorrect Higher School Certificate results have been mistakenly sent to 160 Year 12 students in NSW just days before final marks are due out.


ConocoPhillips has agreed to sell its Vietnam operations for $1.29 billion to Paris-based Perenco SA, exiting the country after more than 15 years.

ConocoPhillips to sell Vietnam operations for $1.29 billion


New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada will go on the disabled list because of a problem with his right hamstring muscle.


WebsiteBusiness.com, an internet development company that specializes in blogs, online communities, and business websites, has launched new and improved SEO services.

WebsiteBusiness.com launches new and improved SEO services


A boys' school has topped the Curriculum Council league tables for the first time in many years and two public schools finished in the top 10.


Adele will be stepping into the world of cinema when she performs her Oscar-nominated song ``Skyfall'' at the Academy Awards on Feb. 24.


Three motorists helped a Haywood County man escape his burning car on the side of Interstate 40 about 2 pm Monday.

Motorists help Haywood County man escape burning car


Burnley boss Brian Laws will listen to offers for want-away goalkeeper Brian Jensen in the transfer window and hinted that a loan move may suit all parties.

Burnley - Brian Laws will listen to offers for Brian Jensen


The renowned Asian Media Personality Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Studios has been honored at 33rd Cairo International Film Festival and has been introduced to the World Cinema and its fraternity as the producer of largest number of short films in the World and President of one of the most successful film schools of the World.

Sandeep Marwah honored at 33rd Cairo International Film festival


Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has insisted that his side are fully focused on beating Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu tonight and he is also hoping that Sevilla can do los Merengues a major favour by beating Barcelona at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain focused on Athletic Bilbao but hoping for Sevilla favour


Finance Ministry will launch a portal of government enterprises in order to integrate basic service information, it said.

Finance ministry to integrate basic service information


Leinster were crowned European champions for the first time today after edging a thrilling Heineken Cup final against Leicester.


The government will spend RM45 billion on subsidies this year to soften the impact of rising prices of goods and fuel in the international market, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today.

Government to spend RM45 billion on subsidies this year


A Chippewa Falls man is facing extradition to Texas, where he was wanted for a fatal shooting at a motel.

Chippewa Falls man faces extradition to Texas


AN elderly woman escaped death after a freak accident which saw her slip on seaweed and crash head-first on to rocks.

Elderly woman escapes death after freak accident