Actor Donnie Yen will sue Vincent Zhao for slander, according to reports by Hong Kong media.

Donnie Yen to sue Vincent Zhao for slander


The Oilers placed discontented defenceman Sheldon Souray and backup netminder Martin Gerber on waivers Thursday, hoping to keep one and lose the other.


US trade deficit rose to $44.2 billion in August The US trade deficit widened in August from July because exports fell to the lowest level in six months.


Spain's TheMetalCircus.com are reporting that AC/DC will tour during the second half of 2008.


Hurricane Ike roared across low-lying islands and bore down on Cuba, destroying homes, sweeping away boats and bringing more rain to waterlogged communities in Haiti, where it killed 48 more people.


Would you believe that Michael Jordan and Paris Hilton share a birthday today?


``Russia and Armenia speak for the soonest resumption of operation of railway and other transport communications in the Caucasus and are ready to put efforts in this direction'', announce the leaders of the two countries.

Russia, Armenia speaking for soonest resumption of railway communications in the Caucasus


CityNews anchor Gord Martineau received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Monday evening, honouring his many years of community service.

CityNews anchor Gord Martineau receives Diamond Jubilee Medal


Indonesia, the world's largest palm oil producer, is now looking at its vast easternmost provinces in Papua to expand its palm oil plantations, a senior official said Wednesday.

Indonesia looks to Papua to expand palm oil plantations - official


Nortel Networks is to lay off 3,200 staff worldwide over the next few months as part of business and financial restructuring plan to pull it out of bankruptcy protection.


Kiwi Martin Knight is one of the players currently under instruction from Hornsby at the Halifax club and he condemned Queens to defeat by beating Shaun Le Roux, a player ranked eight places higher than him at 108 in the world, by 3-0 in the deciding contest.


The British government is cutting its financial ties with Iranian banks as part of a new sanctions scheme, Chancellor George Osborne said today.

UK government cuts ties with Iranian banks


A takeaway owner has been jailed for trading after hours from his shops in Oulton Broad.


A New York talent scout will be sharing the secrets of a career in the arts in Thunder Bay next month.


A Georgia couple is selling everything in their house on eBay in a desperate attempt to finance medical care for their sick children.

Couple sells everything in house on eBay


Rights activist, Binayak Sen, who was given bail by Supreme Court, on Tuesday walked free from the jail here after two years of incarceration saying he feared threat to his life from the Chhatisgarh government.


NATO staged a rare daytime air strike on Tripoli on Saturday after a fifth straight night of attacks, adding to military and diplomatic pressure on Gaddafi to quit after 41 years of power.

NATO stages rare daytime air strike on Tripoli


Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto ( Images ) had said after the 2002 elections that the United States had decided to 'do away with' Pakistan and to get her eliminated, according to a senior Pakistan People's Party leader.

'US had decided to do away with Pakistan'


Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering at his home in Virginia Beach, Va., after an extensive 10-hour heart surgery.

Pat Robertson recovering from heart surgery


British National Party leader Nick Griffin said he was unable to tell if a radio phone-in caller from Nottingham was British as he could not see what he looked like.

Griffin unable to tell if caller was British


Mexican President Felipe Calderón met this afternoon with President of the Clinton Foundation, William Clinton, during his working tour of Davos, Switzerland.

Mexico - president Calderón meets with William Clinton, president of Clinton Foundation


The City of Glenpool broke ground on a new conference center and two new hotels Thursday afternoon along Highway 75 at 121st Street.

Glenpool breaks ground on conference center, hotels


Lakshmi Menon has been featured in the Pirelli Calendar 2011 along with Hollywood actress Julianne Moore.

Lakshmi Menon featured in the Pirelli Calendar 2011


A 45-year-old man was shot by two miscreants in Ratan Lal Nagar under Govindnagar police station on Monday.


Former DC Council Chairman Kwame Brown speaks to reporters after pleading guilty to bank fraud Friday morning in federal court.


European champions Spain remain unchallenged at the top and have even managed to extend their lead over their nearest challengers Italy and Germany.


Sefin Dizai, spokesperson for the regional administration in north of Iraq, said on Monday that ``what was important was the arrival of peace and brotherhood in Turkey''.

``What is important is arrival of peace in Turkey''


A Jessup man who became combative when taken into custody for driving under the influence has been charged with resisting arrest, state police at Wyoming said.

Jessup man charged with resisting arrest


THE chief executive of General Motors has apologised for asking United States taxpayers' money as the Big Three of the car industry prepared to plead with the Congress for £23 billion-plus in loans.

Chief executive of General Motors apologises


Torrens Energy Limited has completed two separate 2D seismic surveys at its wholly owned Parachilna and Port Augusta geothermal projects in South Australia.

Torrens Energy completes seismic surveys at Parachilna and Port Augusta geothermal projects in Australia


Miss Virginia, Tara Wheeler, promised to shave her head if she raised $500,000 for a children's cancer charity by next week.


The United Peoples Party is refusing to accept that the SDL party has made its submission to the constitution commission.

United Peoples party refuses to accept that SDL made submission


Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is considering extending his contract with Schalke 04 the 24-year-old said.

Neuer considers extending contract with Schalke


Shruti Hassan, the daughter of actor Kamal Hassan, who was last seen in the slick flick Luck opposite Imran Khan, has shown off her multi-tasking skills time and again.

Shruti Hassan shows off her multi-tasking skills


Malaysia Airlines is making Kota Kinabalu its eastern hub to tap into major international destinations from the Far East to Australia.

MAS makes Kota Kinabalu its eastern hub for major destinations


Sometrics, a company that provides social media analytics and measurement for advertisers, has raised $4 million in a second round led by Disney's Steamboat Ventures, Techcrunch reports, citing unidentified sources.

Social media measurement firm Sometrics raises $4 million second


Artur Boruc should quit Celtic to realise his potential, says Polish goalkeeping coach, and play for a more high profile club.


Intel Corporation announced a new effort with Google that aims to accelerate Intel's business in smartphones.

Intel Corporation to accelerate business in smartphones


Afaq Ahmed, the chief of his own faction in the Muhajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi, was granted bail on Wednesday by a session court on a surety of Rs50,000.


Canada will face the world's number-two ranked Germany in a Women's International Friendly soccer match this Wednesday 15 September in Dresden, Germany.

Canada to face Germany in a Women's International Friendly soccer


With Prime Minister Manmohan Singh set to return from abroad tomorrow, Congress today indicated 'all is not well' still with Shashi Tharoor and that his fate lies in Singh's hands.


NOTHING will keep Michael Blackett from the altar when he says 'I do' to his fiance Lyndsay Rowe - not even the often debilitating condition he lives with.


One day after word of a ``special announcement'' became public, Alex Ovechkin has signed an endorsement deal with Nike.

Alex Ovechkin signs endorsement deal with Nike


The number of motor vehicles in China hit 217 million as of the end of June, including nearly 98.46 million automobiles and 102 million motorcycles, according to a statement released by the the Ministry of Public Security on Tuesday.


Amitabh Bachchan has said he is overwhelmed following the show of affection for him at his 70th birthday celebrations.

Amitabh Bachchan 'overwhelmed' by 70th birthday celebrations


Canadian bonds ended mixed Thursday, underperforming US Treasurys in light and relatively directionless trading.

Canada bonds end mixed, underperform US Treasurys


Iran does not intend to hold talks with the United States on Iraq while American forces are fighting Shiite militias in Sadr City, the Iranian Foreign Ministry reported on its Web site on Monday.

Iran will not hold talks with us on Iraq


A ``Christmas Tribute to our Troops'' concert will be held at 7 pm Friday at the Browning Theater in Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave.

Tribute to Troops to be held at Union Station


Cambridgeshire's new police commissioner has defended missing a meeting with the Home Secretary - because he was on a 'private' trip to Brussels.

Police commissioner defends missing meeting with Home Secretary


Two rockets on Monday hit the western Negev area in southern Israel leaving four people injured, the Haaretz newspaper reported.

Two rockets hit southern Israel; four injured


Iran has begun uranium enrichment program at a new underground site well protected from possible airstrikes, a leading hardline newspaper reported on Sunday.


Logitech on Tuesday announced the Speaker Lapdesk N700, a laptop desk for notebook computers that aims to keep your laptop and your lap cool while providing improved audio performance compared to your computer's built-in speakers.


The Solar Bears announced today that they have unveiled two new commemorative logos that will be affixed to the team's home and road jerseys for the 2012-13 season.

Orlando Solar Bears unveil new commemorative logo


Turkish warplanes aiming for suspected Kurdish rebels hiding in Iraq instead killed 35 civilians -- most of whom are believed to be cigarette smugglers, a senior official said Thursday.

Turkish warplanes aimed at rebels instead kill 35 civilians


Mayor of Italian Cittadella city banned sale of kebabs, reports Il Mattino di Padova.


Toyota says it will expand a recall to fix Tundra utilities with frames that could rust.


Security of Hyderabad city has been placed on high alert after information received about the presence of terrorists involved in the terrorists attack at CID building.


The hanging of Balwant Singh Rajoana, assassin of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, was on Wednesday stayed by the Centre following a mercy petition.


Del Potro, who was told by doctors not to play with the inflamed left wrist, defeated Stepanek 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the opening match of the series and then broke down crying afterward as he addressed cheering fans at the outdoor clay-court venue.


THE $2.7 BILLION offshore wind project, Cape Wind, has chosen Falmouth, Mass., as its base of operations.

Cape Wind chooses Falmouth as base of operations


Federal Council Pakistan People's Party Member and Incharge People's Labour Bureau Abdul Qadir Shahin Pakistan has said that PPP would reinstate all fired worker, including government and private employees.


Alex Hales proved he can be the match-winner to replace Kevin Pietersen after the opener blasted England to a seven-wicket win over West Indies in the one-off NatWest Twenty20 international at Trent Bridge.


The day after claiming a special honor at the American Music Awards for being the first woman in history to have five #1 singles on the same album, Katy Perry gets to add one more honor to her résumé: host of ``Saturday Night Live.''

Katy Perry to host 'Saturday Night live'


Motorola Inc.'s Motorola Mobility Inc. subsidiary said it sued Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday for patent infringement, just one day after Microsoft filed its second suit against Motorola in as many months.

Motorola subsidiary sues Microsoft for patent infringement


In April 2008, SPAMfighter received an American trademark, making the Danish owned company recognized more internationally.


Ricky Romero induces a double play off the bat of Trevor Plouffe in the bottom of the second inning


Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily has said that the Centre was working on finalising a uniform sentencing policy.

Centre working on finalising uniform sentencing policy:


Missouri Southern State University has suspended five football players after a weekend incident at a Joplin nightclub.

Missouri Southern suspends five football players


Fort Wayne, Ind. - Non-stop service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has returned for the summer.

Non-stop service to Myrtle Beach returns for the summer


Alyaksandr Lukashenka has warned against downturn in Belarus' industrial sector, saying that increasing stocks of finished products are a ``crime.''

Lukashenka warns against downturn in industrial sector


Kershaw won the National League Cy Young Award in voting announced Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011.


SeniorLeadsOnline.com has integrated its reverse mortgage lead delivery system with ReverseVision's reverse mortgage origination software.

SeniorLeadsOnline.com integrates with ReverseVision


Appliances are hot items due to storm damage Business on Black Friday at PC Richard & Son in Oceanside has been on par with past years with one exception: appliances are hot, a manager said.


A BUS cleaner is earning £52,000 a year on the Isle of Man - almost as much as a government minister.

BUS cleaner earns £52,000 a year on the Isle of Man


Gunmen killed a senior Pakistani Taliban commander Monday who helped train and deploy the group's suicide bombers, while suspected US drone missile strikes killed 20 alleged militants elsewhere in the northwest, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

Gunmen kill senior Pakistani Taliban commander


DARREN Pratley is being tipped to quit Swansea City for Bolton Wanderers when his Liberty contract expires this summer.

Darren Pratley tipped to quit Swansea City for Bolton Wanderers


Actress Chitrangada Singh filed for divorce with her golfer husband Jyoti Randhawa.


The ``Father of the Pakistani Bomb,'' AQ Khan, has written an official report on his illegal activities that points the finger at Iran for seeking to buy nuclear weapons from Pakistan at the end of the 1980's.

Iran sought to buy nuclear weapons from Pakistan


What is the chance that Sunday's game gets moved to 4:00 and when would it be announced?


A SHEEPISH Kieran Foran has conceded he did knock the ball forward in the build-up to Manly's controversial fourth try in Manly's 22-12 NRL semi-final win over North Queensland.


Former French Open tennis champion Albert Costa was named Spain's new Davis Cup captain on Thursday.

Costa named spain`s new Davis Cup captain


On this day, I am wondering what George Washington would think of the current state of affairs in this country he helped to found.


Mayor Mike Bell said Toledo is facing a very real possibility of fiscal emergency, or loss of local control over financial decisions, if changes aren't made.


Microgaming-powered mobile gaming solutions provider Spin3 has presented its Italian mobile casino solution at the ENADA Spring International Amusement and Gaming Machine Show in the Adriatic coastal town of Rimini.

Spin3 presents Italian mobile casino solution


China and Russia vetoed a UN resolution threatening sanctions against Syria unless it stops targeting and attacking civilians.

China and Russia veto UN resolution threatening sanctions on Syria


Florida's all new and all Republican Cabinet met for the first time in Tallahassee today.

Florida's all Republican Cabinet meets for the first time


Australia captain Michael Clarke has agreed to join Pune Warriors for the upcoming Indian Premier League.


Fox News head Roger Ailes has asked his staff to ``tone it down'' and lose the ``bombast'' in the wake of Saturday's shooting in Arizona, which left six people dead and many more wounded, including US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Fox News chief Roger Ailes asks staff to 'tone it down' in wake of Arizona shooting


In an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune, former wrestling champion Bill Goldberg said he wants one final wrestling match because he wants his family to see him wrestle live.


Arab Bank has signed a deal with Oasis500, a premier early stage and seed investment company based in Amman, to invest JD250,000 in Oasis Venture 1.


Police are reminding residents to be cautious about leaving doors and windows insecure following a series of burglaries in the city.


DELANO, Calif. The late civil rights leader Richard Chavez was remembered Sunday with an overnight vigil in the South Valley.

Civil rights leader Richard Chavez remembered


The Muslim League working committee will meet today at Kozhikode league house to evaluate the performance of the party in the post Lok Sabha elections.

Muslim League working committee to meet today


Music director GVPrakash, who is the nephew of ARRahman, has tied the knot to singer Saindhavi today.


Turkish troops have returned fire after cross-border shelling from Syria for the sixth day in a row.

Turkish troops return fire after cross-border shelling from Syria


International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised the Central Bank of Bahrain and the Ministry of Finance on a successful US$1.25 billion international bond offering.

Freshfields advises Central Bank of Bahrain


Chief minister Sheila Dikshit, who led the Congress to a hat-trick win in last year's assembly elections, today celebrated 11 years of Congress rule in Delhi, with a small festivity at her residence.

Sheila Dikshit celebrates 11 years of Congress rule in Delhi


Three freshmen Georgia football players this season have been dismissed from the team by coach Mark Richt for undisclosed violations.

Three Georgia football players dismissed


Magistrates with the Pike County Fiscal Court unanimously agreed to help property owners who owe delinquent garbage bills.

Magistrates agree to help property owners


The Indian rupee rose to a more than 11-week high Friday on the back of heavy dollar inflows from Indian companies and tracking increasing global risk appetite.

Indian rupee rises to over 11-week high;


Officials say Jakes Gerwel, a longtime friend and aide to former South African President Nelson Mandela died early Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.

Jakes Gerwel, friend and aide to Mandela, dies


The young crew of a racing yacht had to be rescued when their boat flooded while sailing off the east coast.


http://www.euronews.net/ Rival militias have exchanged gunfire in central Tripoli, highlighting the volatility of the country three months after Muammar Gaddafi's death.

Rival militias exchange gunfire in central Tripoli


Heidi Klum has admitted that she's struggling to loose the baby weight following the birth of child number four Lou Sulola.

Heidi Klum struggles to loose baby weight


The global container shipping industry today launches a major public awareness drive with the formation of The Container Shipping Information Service.

Container shipping industry launches public awareness drive


Tuesday's labor negotiation between the NBA and the players association has apparently ended poorly.


India has made it quite clear that political arrangements within Syria are to be decided by the Syrian people.

Political arrangements within Syria to be decided by Syrian people:


West Ham on Friday announced they had signed Czech international midfielder Radoslav Kovac from Russia's Spartak Moscow on loan until the end of the season.


After a preliminary hearing on Oct. 3, Rudy Gomez's case will go to trial.


Demand for housing fell for the first time in three months in May, with the number of new buyers registering with agents declining by 0.5%, according to Hometrack's Monthly National Housing Survey.


Gary Allan,right, celebrates with Hillary Lindsey and ,not pictured, Matt Warren for their No. 1 song ``Every Storm Runs Out of Rain'' at Sambuca on Tuesday March 19, 2013.

Gary Allan celebrates No. 1 with ``Every Storm''


Tata Steel has informed the stock exchanges that it bought 9.25 lakh shares of Tata Power on March 4.

Tata Steel buys 9.25 lakh shares of Tata Power


A 42-year-old woman is in hospital with serious burns after a gas stove exploded in her east-end apartment early Sunday morning.

Woman in hospital after stove explodes in apartment


Thailand's 84-year-old King has suffered brain bleeding, forcing him to cancel a planned trip to a nearby province, the Royal Palace announced on Friday.


Moderate physical activity may reduce postmenopausal breast cancer risk, according to the results of a prospective study in the October 25 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.


Gov. Timothy M. Kaine met with budget negotiators, who were mixed on whether they thought a deal on the state's two-year, $78 billion spending plan could be reached by tomorrow's scheduled adjournment.


For the first time ever, both breeds of horsemen came together at Colonial Downs Tuesday night as thoroughbred trainers joined their harness counterparts in sulkies to compete in a quarter-mile dash.


French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday vowed to ``eradicate'' tax havens ``in Europe and the world'' as he pursued anti-corruption efforts in the wake of a tax-fraud scandal.


A 35-year-old Wallaceburg man remains behind bars after being arrested twice in one day.


An Augusta teen was slightly injured Monday in a rollover accident north of Golden.

Augusta teen injured in rollover north of Golden


Economics Minister Shih Yen-shiang said yesterday that recent movements in various indicators showed that Taiwan's economy will be strong this year.


A MAN who indecently exposed himself to schoolgirls in a Clitheroe alley is being sought by police.


A new born baby was found half eaten by hungry stray dogs in Lebanon and police said they were investigating DNA tests to find the parents.


Thousands of secret US diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks have revealed that British Muslims are travelling to Somalia for ``jihadi tourism'' to train for terrorist attacks in the UK.

British Muslims travelling to Somalia for jihadi tourism:


BUSSELTON council will be asked to cap shire rates at three per cent for the next financial year, even though staff have recommended 4.5 per cent in the draft budget.

Busselton council will be asked to cap rates


Sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan passed away in San Francisco in the US after a prolonged kidney ailment, according to a family friend in Kolkata.

Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan passes away


Supermodel Naomi Campbell told a court Thursday how she received a pouch of rough diamonds as a late-night gift she assumed came from a former Liberian president in the dock for war crimes.

Naomi Campbell admits receiving diamonds gift


Days after returning from his trip to Israel, Mitt Romney formed a Jewish American coalition in an effort to bolster his bid for presidency.

Mitt Romney forms Jewish American coalition


Shell has renewed its downtown lease, marking what real estate firms say is the largest lease transaction so far in 2011.


More WYD pilgrims are expected to seek asylum in Australia once their three-month visa expires.

WYD pilgrims seeking asylum in Australia


San Lorenzo crushed Olimpo 3-1 at the Nuevo Gasómetro Stadium during the seventh round of the Apertura Tournament.


A Shreveport teen faces charges for firing a stolen weapon at a group of people during a fight.


Didier Drogba has fractured his elbow in a friendly tie against Japan and has told team-mates he will not be able to play in the World Cup finals.


The NCAA has asked an appeal court to reconsider a ruling for public release of documents on an academic cheating scandal at Florida State.


Japanese telecommunication carrier NTT DoCoMo has developed a mobile spatial audio transmission technology that enables a mobile phone user to assign a spatial position to each sound source when listening to multiple sound sources, such as during a game or a conference call.

DoCoMo develops mobile spatial audio transmission technology


White paper from Econocorp covers the five essential steps for choosing the right cartoner for your application.

Five steps to choosing the right cartoner for your application


What would you do with $26.1 million if you were a Campbell County School District trustee?


Artie Lange is 'doing well physically' after his suicide attempt says Howard Stern Show co-host Robin Quivers.

Artie Lange is 'doing well physically' after suicide attempt


The city of Saint Joseph got a clean audit report this week.


The World Bank says global economic growth will slow significantly next year, as world trade shrinks for the first time since 1982.

World bank says global economic growth to slow


Barclays has appointed Ian Ackerley as its new investments director for UK retail business banking.

Barclays appoints new investments director


The police arrested 22 people in several Serbian cities on Thursday, as part of a regional police operation.

Police arrest 22 people throughout Serbia


The furious row between Inter and Roma has reached boiling point after Giallorossi technical director Bruno Conti issuing a withering attack and said that the Nerazzurri have ``personal problems''.


``We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give,'' said Sir Winston Churchill, and oh, how those words ring true to this day.


WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the short-term objectives for US forces in Afghanistan have narrowed under President Barack Obama's new strategy.

Gates says objectives in Afghanistan are narrowing


The railway officials of Pakistan and India have decided that the Samjhota Express with Pakistani engine and coaches would leave for India on December 6.

Samjhota Express leaving for India on dec 6


By Yusuf Moolla, Press Association Sport, Durban Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is willing to wait for the right deal as he looks to put the finishing touches to his squad.


Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni got engaged to his childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni gets engaged to Sakshi Singh Rawat


China pledged to sustain stable growth in agriculture next year as the global financial crisis cut overseas demand and weakened the economy.

China pledges to sustain stable growth in agriculture


NetSuite is looking for channel partners to bring in business from smaller companies and is encouraging resellers to customise its application to create their own solutions.


Police in Las Vegas say a tamed tiger that escaped from a magic act has been captured.


In what appears to have been a publicity stunt, television personality Joan Rivers chained herself to a shopping cart in a Costco store in protest of the retailer's alleged refusal to sell her new book, a Burbank city official confirmed to ET.

Joan Rivers chains herself to cart in protest


Bombay Gymkhana, the elite club and cultural centre of South Mumbai paid a special tribute to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika during their quarterly music concert this week.

Bombay Gymkhana pays a special tribute to Dr. Hazarika


An Auckland nurse admitted her battle with drug addiction after charges were laid against her for ordering hundreds of prescription pills for patients who didn't need them.


/ By Chris Young, AP by USA TODAY by USA TODAY The US men's team played to a scoreless draw against Canada on Sunday night, failing to convert a couple of strong chances in its third friendly in eight days.

US men's team plays scoreless draw against Canada


An Alberta minister has lashed out at Quebec over the province's heavy debt load.


Cincinnati, July 28, Terrell Owens is all set to join receiver Chad Ochocinco in Cincinnati Bengals.

Receiver Terrell Owens joins Chad Ochocinco in Cincinnati Bengals


Toyota says it has fixed millions of vehicles that have been part of the company's massive safety recalls.


British foreign policy will change to reflect Arab concerns over the Middle East peace process as part of the Coalition's efforts to seal a strategic agreement with the Gulf during the Queen's visit to the region.

British foreign policy to change reflecting Arab concerns on Middle East


Eni SpA will soon open a representative office in Ukraine, the Ukrainian State Geology Service announced.

Eni to open representative office in Ukraine


Associated Press Writer= LONDON â€'' Two British men were convicted of brutally murdering two French students during a failed robbery and given life sentences Thursday.

Britons convicted of murdering French students


Canada lost 82,600 jobs in February -- all full-time positions -- pushing the unemployment rate to a six-year high of 7.7 per cent, Statistics Canada said Friday, as the country struggled under an economic downturn.


Texas Gov. Rick Perry will host a college fair, Generation Adelante/Generación Forward, Thursday, May 13, from 5:30-7 pm at Brackenridge High School, located at 400 Eagleland Drive in San Antonio.


A suicide victim was excluded from a high school yearbook.


By Guy Norris guy_norris@aviationweek.com Boeing has won a $9.1 billion order from Emirates for 30 777-300ERs, first deliveries of which will begin in 2011.

Boeing wins $9.1 billion order from Emirates


Barack Obama, the first African-American US president, will visit Ghana in July, on his first official trip dedicated to the continent of Africa, the White House said Saturday.


Maruti Suzuki, India's biggest car maker have decided to recall one lakh A-Star cars from roads after reports of fuel tank glitches from the customers since the launch of the car.

Maruti-Suzuki recalls one lakh A-Star cars


Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich was held to a 1-1 draw at Cologne on Saturday, allowing Schalke to pull within two points with a 4-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt.


One firefighter has been injured in a stubborn blaze in a home on the South Side this morning.

Firefighter injured in stubborn blaze on South Side


Bengals coach Marvin Lewis issued a personal challenge to Chad Johnson at the March league meetings, seeming to question Ocho Cinco's work ethic.


Former President George HW Bush will formally endorse Mitt Romney for president on Thursday, CBS News has confirmed.


Clare Bowditch will interview Julia Gillard in a MySpace first, the one-off interview will cover the PM's policies and personality behind them.

Clare Bowditch will interview Julia Gillard for MySpace


``We have been in contact with Brett's family and the hospital over the past week and the reports are that he is doing well and his condition is improving,'' Coyotes GM Don Maloney said in a statement.


Five local high school swimmers and nine relays earned All-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association.


On Oct. 11, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook signed a multi-year endorsement deal with the Jordan Brand.

Russell Westbrook signs deal with Jordan Brand


A software issue was the cause of a major voting glitch Tuesday night in Hennepin County, mistakenly showing thousands more voters than actually counted.

Software issue causes voting glitch in Hennepin Co.


The ex-boyfriend of Hollywood star Anne Hathaway has had his bail set at £10m after his arrest on fraud and money laundering charges.

Anne Hathaway's ex-boyfriend arrested on fraud and money laundering charges


The Ghana Meteorological Agency has said the rains will start in the third week of April in the north and is likely to prolong beyond October.

Rains to start third week of April in the north


In Tuesday balloting, Bridgton residents voted to dissolve its local dispatch service and join the Portland-based center.

Bridgton votes to dissolve local dispatch service


John Velazquez will ride Union Rags in the June 9 Belmont Stakes for trainer Michael Matz, replacing Julien Leparoux, Velazquez' agent Angel Cordero Jr. confirmed Tuesday.

Velazquez to ride Union Rags in the Belmont Stakes


Government and industry officials said the US is unprepared for ``cyberwar'' after 230 representatives of government defense and security agencies, private companies and civil groups participated in a two-day simulation.


Emery County was treated to a visit from Sen. Mike Lee on April 3.

Emery County has visit from Sen. Mike Lee


A US soldier was killed and another wounded when a gunman in an Afghan army uniform opened fire at a group of American on a military base in southern Afghanistan.

US soldier killed as gunman in Afghan army uniform opens fire on military base


The creepy gay kid appeared on Opie and Anthony and sang happy birthday to Bob Kelly.


Springs police say two men were stabbed Thursday night along side Fountain Creek and four people have been arrested on attempted murder charges.


Decatur police solve a 15 year old rape case of a then 16-year-old girl.

Decatur police solve 15-year-old rape case


Hollywood executive John Calley, who held high-level positions at three studios and later produced ``The Da Vinci Code'' movie among many others, died at age 81, his representatives said.


Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says he and his sister 'respectfully disagree' on gay marriage.


A 200ft tall big wheel has opened to the public in Leeds city centre, four years after the search for a suitable site first began.


Nigeria on Saturday ordered a top-level probe after a botched attempt by a young Nigerian to blow up a US plane as it was preparing to land in Detroit, a government statement said.


Monday, the Polish zloty edged higher against the US dollar after a report showed that retail sales rose 6.6% year-over-year in December, larger than the 2.7% recorded in the previous month.

Polish zloty edges higher against US dollar


Egyptian intelligence chief Omar Suleiman is scheduled to discuss the lack of progress in talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority when he visits Sunday for meetings with senior officials.


'Reform means building the country, not destroying it,' His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Supreme Council member and Ruler of Ra's Al Khaimah, said today.


Billy Butler, a fixture in the Royals' lineup since June 2007, was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday to work on his hitting.


Mariners vice-president Lee Pelekoudas, who handled interim GM duties for the club last fall, has resigned.

Mariners vice President Lee Pelekoudas resigns


Hollywood star Sharon Stone got her American history wrong while addressing a gala in honor of new US President Barack Obama in Washington, DC on Tuesday.


A recent report has alleged that GPs have been overpaid for those patients who have either succumbed to death or are no longer availing treatment.


Actor Michael Sheen has admitted that he would prefer to play a vampire over a werewolf any day of the week.


But Catherine Zeta Jones has now revealed ``all the pieces of my life are in the right place''.

'All the pieces of my life are in the right place'


Prisoners are to get the right to vote as the Government is poised to throw in the towel in a long-running legal tussle with the European Court of Human Rights, it emerged today.


The Seattle Mariners, languishing in last place in their division, sacked manager Don Wakamatsu on Monday.


High Court, GMR's lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi conceded that Begumpet could be used for chartered flights.

Begumpet can be used for chartered flights:


BoxTone, the innovator of Mobile Device Management and Enterprise Mobility Management, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the ``Visionaries'' quadrant of the ``Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management Software Report.''

BoxTone positioned in the ``Visionaries'' Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for mobile Device management Software


``India is the third fastest growing foreign investor in the US,'' said Holly Vineyard, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, at an event here on Monday.

India, the third fastest growing investor in the US


New Delhi, Sep 2 With the CBI deciding to examine Jaswant Singh in 2G case, the senior BJP leader, who was the finance minister in NDA government, today said that no irregularities were committed during his tenure.

No irregularities committed during my tenure:


he wants to take the ``next step'' and adopt a tot.


Michigan based rocker Ted Nugent has sharp a message for high school graduates this year.

Ted Nugent has a message for high school graduates


Japan said Wednesday that Sudan was too dangerous for investment by Asia's largest economy after a Khartoum official sought investment and played down the bloodshed in Darfur.

Japan says Sudan too dangerous for investment


PTI Jan 18, 2013, 07.04PM IST England batsman Eoin Morgan on Friday said that ``pressure will always be there'' on India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as he has to shoulder the burden of expectations of a billion people.


Miley Cyrus has apparently split with her boyfriend after both talked about heartbreak on their Twitter accounts.


The personal details of nearly 18,000 NHS staff in London have gone missing in the post.

Details of 18,000 NHS staff have gone missing


Groupon launched a new payment service Wednesday that allows businesses to run credit cards using an iPhone or iPod Touch, the latest company to seek a portion of that growing market.


A federal agent has been accused of assaulting a medic and police officer in Prince William County.

Federal agent accused of assaulting medic, police officer


Qwest Communications International Inc., today announced that it is offering $300 million aggregate principal amount of debt securities in a private placement to be conducted pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Qwest Communications International Inc. announces offering of $300 million of debt securities


A human head and other remains were found in a wooded area behind a Pasadena shopping center, Anne Arundel County police announced Tuesday.

Human head found behind Pasadena shopping center


The Piedmont Triad Research Park in Winston-Salem is laying off four workers as a result of the economic conditions.

Piedmont Triad Research Park lays off workers


The ex-treasurer of a civic club was arrested on charges that she stole more than $50,000 from the organization, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.

Ex-treasurer of civic Club charged with stealing more than $50,000


A police officer was scratched on the face when he and a fellow officer broke up a fight between two drunk tourists in the town centre on Saturday morning.


The Dalai Lama has been hospitalized in New Delhi, after being diagnosed with exhaustion in August.


Brad Lidge and JC Romero have begun throwing, reports Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.


Lily Allen has received an apology from the British soldier who sent her a racially abusive tweet and she now wants the matter to be finished with.

Lily Allen receives apology from soldier


Roche Holding AG, Switzerland's biggest drugmaker by sales, sold 4 billion Swiss francs of bonds due in 3 and 8 years, taking its total bond offerings to $34 billion in the past 2 weeks.

Roche Holding sells 4 billion Swiss francs of bonds


US non-farm productivity, measured as hourly output per worker, rose at a 1.8 percent pace in the preliminary fourth quarter data, news that may help comfort a Federal Reserve that has shifted its focus away from inflation to slash interest rates in recent weeks to curb slowing growth.


Australia removed England's last five wickets early to win the third Ashes test in Perth by 267 runs and level the five-test series at 1-1.

Australia win third test in Perth by 267 runs


A Kentwood, La., woman has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of an Osyka man who died Sunday from wounds he received during a fight Friday night.

Woman charged with murder in the stabbing death of an Osyka man


Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) announced today it was awarded a prime contract by the US Patent and Trademark Office to provide software development integration and testing services in support of the USPTO's Automated Information Systems.

SAIC awarded contract by US patent and trademark Office (USPTO)


Sports Marketing firm IMG has filed a defamation case against England Cricket Board chief Giles Clarke for claiming that it was part of suspended IPL chief Lalit Modi's alleged plan to start a ``rebel'' Twenty20 league.

IMG files defamation case against Clarke


A pharmacy technician from Kensington faces charges of prescription drug trafficking and theft over $5,000 in connection with the theft of narcotics from her employer.

Pharmacy technician charged with prescription drug trafficking


What is ``genetic pollution'' as it pertains to the bioengineering of animals, fish and plants, and what happens if they cross breed with their wild cousins?


Jennifer Hudson sings ``Where You At?'' live for Good Morning America.


Pink saws down a tree bearing a love heart containing her and estranged husband Carey Hart's names in her new music video.


An injunction has halted work on two timber sales and one prescribed burning project in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.


BRITNEY Spears has performed at an awards ceremony in Germany, where she was named best international pop star.

Britney named best international pop star


Ministry of Housing, construction and Engineering services says a number of housing projects will be implemented during this year.

A number of housing projects will be implemented during this year.


Moroccan authorities expelled to the Canary Islands Saturday a Western Sahara rights activist who was recently awarded a major peace prize in New York, a security source said.

Morocco expels Western Sahara rights activist


An Egyptian court confirmed on Saturday death sentences given to 21 soccer fans for their role in a stadium riot in Port Said last year, a case which has provoked deadly clashes in the Suez Canal city.

Egyptian court confirms death sentences for 21 soccer fans


The Irish unit of retail giant Argos last year almost tripled its pretax profits to €16.8 million, new returns show, writes.


PROFITEERING, rooted in the Zimbabwe dollar era mentality, is stifling the local construction industry as the cost of building materials remains prohibitive compared to the region, property experts said this week.

Profiteering stifles construction industry


Young Buffaloes came from a goal behind to collect maximum points against Manzini Sundowns during an entertaining MTN League match played at the Trade Fair Ground on Thursday night.


BHP Billiton upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays Capital.

BHP Billiton (BHP) upgraded at Barclays Capital


Pune The first 3D stereoscopic animation feature film Alpha and Omega from India that released in about 2,600 theaters in the US on Friday has a major Pune connection.


A man stole $300 in Girl Scout cookie money from a mother and her young daughter at Bi-Lo, 1365 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, according to a police report.

Man steals $300 in Girl Scout cookie money


The lawyers protested against the government over rumors of de-notification of judge's restoration, here on Friday.

Lawyers protest against rumors of de-notification of judge's restoration


A British parliamentary delegation led by Anthony Steen is due to arrive in Bulgaria on an official visit from February 8-9, Bulgarian National Television reported.


Downtown Inc., an organization aimed at promoting downtown York, is still looking for a new executive director.

Downtown Inc. still looking for new director


DLA Piper represented Silicon Laboratories Inc. in its acquisition of Ember Corporation for US$72 million plus an earnout.

DLA Piper represents Silicon Laboratories in its acquisition of Ember Corporation


Two men from Victoria were taken to hospitals following a wreck at Sam Houston Drive and North Navarro Street on Tuesday.


A former UBS trader arrested in London on charges of fraud linked with unauthorized trades that cost the Swiss bank more than $2 billion pleaded not guilty today to the charges against him.


A family was rescued from their home during an early morning house fire Thursday.


Labour will stamp on the green shoots of recovery if the party remains in power, shadow chancellor George Osborne has said as he unveiled the latest Conservative campaign poster.


Kristen Stewart actually put her hand on Rob Pattinson's leg and in a new video Rob rubs Kristen's butt!

Robert Pattinson rubs Kristen Stewart's butt:


Model Kate Moss has been branded the 'femme fatale of our era' by Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry.

Kate Moss branded the 'femme fatale of our era'


Gov. Scott Walker announced today he will reject additional federal Medicaid funding for the state's BadgerCare program, breaking with other Republican governors who have decided to accept federal money for a Medicaid expansion as offered through President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.

Walker rejects additional federal funding for Medicaid


Next month Senator Michael Rubio will introduce a bill that would force local health care providers to spend their cash reserves to increase critical services and provide the community with better access to medical care.

Bill would force local health care providers to spend reserves


MONTREAL-Flight training giant CAE Inc. said Tuesday it has signed a master agreement with European-based ATR covering the supply of products and support services to worldwide operators of its 50 to 74-seater turboprop regional aircraft.


Also, the former would probably be unlikely to declare himself dead, so when you hear a phrase like, ``President Obama speaking from the East Room of the White House, telling the nation and the world that President Obama is in fact dead,'' it's a tad confusing.


US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has congratulated the Pakistani nation on the independence day going to be celebrated today, adding that United States stands with Pakistan as a committed partner and friend.

US stands with pak as a committed partner& friend.


The UN announced on Friday that it has suspended all aid shipments to Burma, following the junta's seizure of all food and equipment of the World Food Program.


Inflation rate for July dropped to a record 9.46 per cent despite the over 50 per cent increase in government expenditure in 2010, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning said in Accra on Wednesday.

Inflation drops despite increase in government expenditure


After opening direct flights between Manila and Beijing early this month, Cebu Pacific is now planning to fly to Hainan Island via Macau.

Cebu Pacific to fly to Hainan, via Macau


Dubai, March 8 Mahesh Bhupathi of India won a share of the Dubai doubles title for the third time as he partnered Mark Knowles of Bahamas to beat Czech pair Paul Vizner and Martin 7-5, 7-6 in an hour and 48 minutes.

Bhupathi wins Dubai doubles title for third time


Thousands protest lack of Bosnia law on ID numbers Nearly 3,000 people formed a chain around Bosnia's parliament Thursday, preventing politicians from going home until they start doing their jobs instead of keeping the country paralyzed with ethnic bickering.


Carter is making the three-day visit to North Korea this week accompanied by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Brundtland and former Irish President Mary Robinson.


Actor George Clooney, who led a galaxy of stars in a January telethon fundraiser for Haiti's earthquake victims, will receive a special Emmy Award for his humanitarian efforts on August 29.


Vodafone Germany will continue to use the Arcor brand for call-by-call and internet-by-call services, according to Teltarif.de citing confirmation from the Vodafone press office.

Vodafone Germany to use Arcor brand for call-by-call service


Latur, Apr 26 A teacher of a residential school in this district was arrested today for allegedly raping a minor student repeatedly, police said.

Teacher arrested for raping minor student repeatedly


A Warren County man died in a morning crash Friday near Pine Village.


A Sparta man pleaded guilty, Tuesday, in Vernon County Circuit Court to being party to armed robbery and burglary and was sentenced to four years in prison on each count.

Sparta man sentenced to four years in prison


A quartet from Wyre Forest CRC set personal best times in the Shirley RC 50 miles time trial.


United States President Barack Obama visits ground zero and speaks to members of the FDNY at Engine 54 Fire House which sustained the largest casualties during the September 11 attacks, losing fifteen firefighters.


``I think it's my faith that keeps me grounded, especially because I'm a Christ follower for sure,'' Cyrus told us.


A flight attendant charged with setting fire aboard a plane and forcing an emergency landing in Fargo has pleaded not guilty.


Fire and rescue services could save as much as £200m a year without threatening the safety of firefighters or the public, according to the Audit Commission.


An Auckland cat survived a 20km ride under a car after being run over, with only a broken leg to show for it.


Inflammation, the body's normal response to injury, can lead to disease if it becomes chronic, but US researchers say some foods help fight inflammation.


The Finance Committee of Huntington City Council has recommended that the proposed Teen Court be given a favorable nod to the full council.

Finance Committee recommends Teen Court to full Council


The United States announced today that it has formed a new bilateral partnership with Ghana that will build on the strong bilateral ties between the two countries and support further cooperation on a range of economic development issues.

United States announces new bilateral partnership with Ghana


Chris Davis hit a go-ahead grand slam in the Orioles' seven-run second inning and Baltimore rallied from five runs down to beat the New York Yankees 11-5 on Tuesday night.

Baltimore Orioles rally past the bronx bombers


Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has admitted that he is close to joining Italian champions AC Milan.


Design shopping site Fab.com is taking a big step toward becoming the Amazon of design with the introduction of five weekly specialty shops for categories like fashion, pets and food that will more than triple the number of products Fab offers at any given time.

Fab.com takes big step toward becoming Amazon of design


The Christ Church Cathedral will be deconsecrated and a new temporary site for the congregation will be found.

Christ Church Cathedral to be deconsecrated


Swedish builder Skanska has secured two road projects in the south-western Poland valued at SEK 960 M. The contracts cover one bypass worth PLN 185.8 M, or SEK 510 M, and another bypass valued at PLN 164.4 M, or SEK 450 M. The customer is the Polish General Directorate for Public Roads and Motorways, Katowice Branch.


White House senior adviser David Axelrod said secret donations to outside political groups are ``a threat to our democracy,'' singling out the US Chamber of Commerce for criticism less than a month before elections that will determine control of Congress.

Axelrod says secret donations 'threat' to democracy


Ronda residents are being asked to conserve water because of decreasing water levels in the town's two wells, located off Cemetery Street.


A three-year-old mountain lion was shot dead on Tuesday when it tried to bolt from police and animal-control officers, called in after the animal strayed into an ocean-front Californian town.


Two Muhlenberg College football players were honored by the Centennial Conference for their roles in the Mules' 30-14 win against Susquehanna.

Muhlenberg players honored by Centennial Conference


Kingfisher Airlines expects to resume operations on November 6 even if the airline extended the partial lockout until October 23, 2012.

Kingfisher Airlines expects to resume operations on nov 6


IRISH musician Bono serenaded Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu from the pulpit of St George's Cathedral in Cape Town yesterday.


Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has received a death threat from loyalists, it was revealed today.

Adams receives death threats from loyalists


The Vice President of the Board of Cricket Control for India, Rajiv Shukla on Sunday said strict actions would be taken if the players are found guilty after the Working Committee submits its report.

Rajiv Shukla says strict action will be taken if players are found guilty


Valero Energy Corp. has donated $3 million to Feeding America, as part of its ``Fill Up to Fight Hunger'' campaign.

Valero donates $3 million to Feeding America


Guitarist Ronnie Wood has revealed that the Faces are enjoying some ``fantastic rehearsals'' and are ready to return to the road.

Ronnie Wood: 'the Faces enjoying fantastic rehearsals'


Kyrgyz government will consider rising of electricity tariffs on October 28, Akylbek Tyumenbaev, Assistant Industry, Energy and Fuel Resources Minister of Kyrgyzstan said Wednesday in Parliament at session of the Social-Democratic fraction.

Kyrgyz government considers rising of electricity tariffs


Key Tronic Corp., a Spokane Valley-based contract manufacturer, has raised its financial guidance for its fiscal 2010 second quarter that ends Dec. 26, citing an upswing in demand and improved operating efficiencies.


US Congressional candidate and current State Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, announced endorsements from eight local elected leaders.

Hobbs announces endorsements from local elected leaders


SETTLEMENTS in and around Honiara are not entitled to any development under the local town planning scheme.


Thanks to a brace from Martin Caceres, Juventus beat AC Milan 2-1 at the San Siro in the first leg of the Coppa Italia football semifinals on Wednesday.

Juventus beat AC Milan in first leg of Coppa Italia semifinals


Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty was named vice chairman of the Republican Governors Association Monday, taking the place of Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, who became the chairman of the association when South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford stepped down amid controversy over admitted marital infidelities.

Pawlenty named vice chairman of Republican Governors Association


The secretary-general of Iran's Chamber of Cooperatives said Iran will open its first trade center in the northern Iraqi city of Soleimaniyeh by next week.

Iran to open trade center in Soleimaniyeh


Finance Minister Chatib Basri said May`s deflation of 0.03 percent suggested that inflationary pressure from an imminent subsidized fuel price hike could be curbed.

May`s deflation suggests inflationary pressure can be curbed


A man's death this weekend in the desert north of Grand Junction near 29 Road has been ruled a suicide, according to the Mesa County Coroner's Office.


Brace Hemmelgarn/US Presswire Brad Childress talks about what it took to lure Brett Favre back to the Vikings.

Brad Childress talks about luring back Brett Favre


THE HIGH Court has dismissed a challenge by two community groups to the HSE's planned closure of an inpatient psychiatric unit at South Tipperary General Hospital, with the patients affected to be transferred to Kilkenny.

High Court dismisses challenge to closure of psychiatric unit


The euro eased against the dollar, while the yen gained broadly as investors anticipated that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates to near zero.


Right after Brooks Laich scored his second goal Tuesday night, the Caps media relations folks sent out a notice that he had set career highs in both goals and points.


HAVANA, Cuba, Sept 3 The president of East Timor, Jose Ramos Horta, arrives in Cuba on Wednesday for an official visit at the invitation of his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro.

President of East Timor arrives in Cuba on Wednesday


The Australian share market improved from a weak start to close stronger, after significant falls on offshore markets overnight.


The outlook for Asia-Pacific equity markets has improved in the fourth quarter of 2008, a survey of fund managers shows.


Whilst the UK version of the X Factor is lagging way behind, it looks as though the US version is flying ahead after Simon Cowell revealed that he has already seen several possible X Factor finalists.

Simon Cowell has seen the X Factor usa finalists


The self-styled Godman from Cochin Santhosh Madhavan also known as Swami Amritha Chaithanya was convicted by Ernakulam district court today in various sexual molestation charges leveled against him.

``Godman'' convicted in molestation charges


Former NBA All-Star Cedric Ceballos has been hospitalized after what his publicist called ``a series of small heart attacks.

Former NBA player Cedric Ceballos hospitalized


Paul Rudd will be joining Parks and Recreation to play Amy Poehler's political rival.


Ronnie Belliard hit a grand slam, Matt Kemp and James Loney added back-to-back drives off former teammate Brad Penny and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the San Francisco Giants 12-1 on Saturday.


Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra today said it would launch six to seven variants of its vehicles across different segments during the next financial year.

M&M to launch seven variants next financial year


Virgin Atlantic pilots voted on Tuesday for a strike over pay, although union members said no date for industrial action had been set because they still hope an agreement can be reached.


The Japanese market ended trading session on Tuesday in negative territory with minor losses, paring the early gains as the local currency showed signs of slight strengthening ahead of the key FOMC decision later in the US Profit taking following recent gains and caution ahead of US economic data also impacted market sentiment in a truncated week with the markets closed yesterday and will remain closed on Thursday as well.

Japanese market ends in negative territory


``Justin is planning to buy Jennifer a massive ruby because it symbolises devotion, integrity, courage and happiness and he wanted his gift to symbolise what he is offering her as her new husband.

Justin Theroux planning ruby gift for Jennifer Aniston


Vice President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Baghdad Monday for talks with leaders of Iraq, where the withdrawal of some 140,000 American troops is seen as a key challenge facing the incoming US administration.

Vice President-elect Biden arrives in Iraq


United States Senate candidate and Florida A&M alumnus Kendrick Meek made history this week as he became the first candidate in Florida history to get on a statewide ballot by petition.

Kendrick Meek makes history as the first candidate to get on a statewide ballot by petition


A Turkish court on Thursday ordered the closure of a gay association that it ruled was violating public morality, the group said.

Turkish court orders closure of gay association for violating public morality


Dhoni himself said, ``I am proud to work with 'Dainik Bhaskar' as I see many similarities in our success stories.

Dhoni to be 'Dainik Bhaskar' brand ambassador


Movie lovers learn that there's more to Indian cinema than big Bollywood productions at the Indian Film Society of UAE's first film festival, being held here from Thursday.

'There's more to Indian cinema than Bollywood'


Belo Corp., one of the nation's largest pure-play, publicly-traded television companies, announced today that it has retired $350 million in 8 percent senior notes, maturing today, from funds previously drawn under its revolving credit facility.


The Iuka Grade School District talked transportation costs and tax levies at Monday's board meeting.

Iuka Grade school talks transportation and tax levies


Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad was pulled from the water this morning, ending her historic Cuba-to-Florida swim.

Diana Nyad pulled from water, ending historic swim


A home guard was killed and four policemen injured in Isiolo as it emerged a cartel is supplying arms to cattle rustlers.


Proposals to regulate the financing of political parties and election campaigns are currently being developed by the Electoral Commission, and the government will act on its recommendations as soon as they are presented.

Proposals on financing of political parties being developed by Electoral Commission


(ClickPress, Mon Aug 15 2011) British Airways has launched its biggest pilot recruitment drive in more than 10 years.

British Airways launch pilot recruitment drive


Sevan Marine has selected Polarbase in Hammerfest as its shore base for the Goliat field.


Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham revealed on Tuesday night that 7,000 Bahamians are expected to vote in the advanced poll on May 1.


Orangeburg County received a $12.1 million federal highway grant, and it's expected to send an economic shock.

Orangeburg receives $12.1 million federal grant


The International Trade Association of Peru, informed that Peruvian strawberry exports are showing a substantial recovery and have generated 2.6 million dollars between January and July this year.

Peruvian strawberry exports generating us$ 2.6 million


A FAMILY-OF-EIGHT who spent a shivery fortnight awaiting a new part for their boiler have finally come in from the cold.


In following up with his announcement last night about launching an official Internet presence, former WWF champion Shawn Michaels has launched an official twitter account at twitter.com/ShawnMichaels--.


US National Security Council spokesman Michael Hammer said Wednesday that the United States had close relations with its NATO ally Turkey.

US had close relations with its NATO ally Turkey


RR Donnelley & Sons Company today announced that it has been awarded a multi-year multi-million dollar agreement that extends and expands its relationship with Northern Tool + Equipment, The Sportsman's Guide and The Golf Warehouse.

RR Donnelley awarded multi-year multi-million dollar agreement by Northern Tool + Equipment Co. and The Sportsman's Guide


ARCADIA, Calif. Mona de Momma ran the best race of her career to win her first stakes in Sunday's $100,000 Las Flores Handicap at Santa Anita, giving trainer John Sadler his second feature race win of the weekend.


France striker Thierry Henry announced his retirement from international soccer Thursday, bringing an end to a dazzling career that saw him win almost every major trophy and honour in the game.


Shares of homebuilders slid, but then pared losses, Tuesday as a report on pending home sales fueled concern about the strength of the housing sector recovery.

Homebuilders slide, but pare losses, after report


The World Cup which Brazil will host in 2014 is ``under control'', the head of the country's organising panel said on Wednesday, voicing optimism about progress in lagging infrastructure projects.


Car maker Volkswagen today said it has hiked the prices of its Polo and Vento by up to 2.27 per cent with effect from today.

Volkswagen hikes prices of Polo, Vento by up to 2.27 per cent


Juniper Networks has announced a new software business group, called Junos Ready Software, and a series of executive assignments.

Juniper announces new software business group


Singer-actor MIley Cyrus has revealed that the secret to a good screen kiss is the lighting, so she always befriends the lighting guys as they always make her look good.

MIley Cyrus reveals secret to good screen kiss


Eagle Scouts who are members of Troop No. 380 were recently honored at the Great Trail Council Eagle Scout annual banquet held at Firestone Country Club.


``Taking out the trash'' takes on a whole new meaning, as investigators at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, have discovered that a waste disposal protein is the key to cancer tumor suppression in a process known as autophagy.

Waste disposal protein is key to tumor suppression


The pressure is rapidly mounting on Stoke manager Tony Pulis following a poor run of results.

Pressure mounting on Stoke boss Tony Pulis


The Spanish Minister's new pronouncement requires a reply on the lines of his comments to Dr Tannock the MEP, the joke is now over.


The 80's really were the decade of the cable guy, few people were wired in 1980, by 1990 more than half the population was.

The 80's were the decade of the cable guy


Another person died as a result of swine flu at the Ljubljana UKC hospital on Sunday, the hospital confirmed.


Dunkin' Donuts stores will temporarily stop selling all hot chocolate and Dunkaccino drinks after learning that some equipment used at its Minnesota supplier's facility was contaminated with salmonella.

Dunkin' Donuts stops selling hot chocolate, Dunkaccino


The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon. Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, today departed Canberra on an official visit to Israel.

Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support visits Israel


President Barack Obama will appear on an episode of 'Mythbusters,' a television show that uses science to determine the truth behind urban legends.

President Obama to appear on episode of 'Mythbusters'


As reported by Karen Robinson in her Straight-Up blog yesterday, Eric Lamaze has threatened to stop riding for Canada.

Eric Lamaze threatens to stop riding for Canada


Davenport police have filed more charges against a jail inmate who fled from an Iowa City hospital and set off on an 18-hour crime spree that authorities say included multiple carjackings and subsequent crashes.

Davenport police file charges against inmate who fled Iowa City hospital


New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has sold his Miami Beach home for $30 million.

Alex Rodriguez sells Miami Beach home for $30 million


A Newark school principal was found dead Tuesday in his Fremont home, school district officials said.

Newark principal found dead in his Fremont home


As tensions between Pakistan's powerful military and the civilian government are on the rise over memogate scandal that has been roiling the nuclear armed nation, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has come up with an aggressive mood, claiming that conspiracies are being hatched to topple the democratically elected government.

Conspiracy being hatched to topple government:


The Olympic torch relay begins its tour in Jinan, capital city of east China's Shandong Province, at 8:10 am local time on Wednesday.


Australia on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to ensure total safety and security to Indian students studying in that country.

Australia reaffirms commitment to safety of Indian students


ABC has officially picked up drama Flash Forward.


Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle St., South Haven, will screen the movie ``Louise Hay:


A colonel was killed in an encounter with militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district last night, becoming the highest ranking army officer to have gone down fighting this year.


David Ferrer reached the quarterfinals for the sixth Grand Slam in a row by beating Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-1, 6-1 Sunday at the French Open.

David Ferrer beats Kevin Anderson at French Open


New research conducted with deaf people in Nicaragua shows that language may play an important role in learning the meanings of numbers.

Language may play important role in learning the meanings of numbers


A 37-year-old Corpus Christi man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for distributing child pornography, the US Attorney's Office announced.

Corpus Christi man sentenced to 10 years in prison for child pornography


Police said a man tried to rob a woman as she walked on the Seattle University campus Tuesday night.

Man tries to rob woman at Seattle University


Pop star Cheryl Cole has been receiving death threats amid fury over her axing of talent hunt show 'X Factor' Zimbabwean contestant Gamu Nhengu.


Viacom has accused Google of turning a blind eye to illegal video clips on its YouTube site in a bid to attract viewers, according to a Reuters report published yesterday.


Empire Resorts announced Wednesday that it has cleared one of its major financial hurdles by securing $10 million from the Park Avenue Bank of New York to pay off the Bank of Scotland.

Empire Resorts clears one financial hurdle


Gold traders in India, the world's biggest buyer of the yellow metal, stocked up in small quantities for Akshaya Tritiya, the second biggest gold-buying festival after Dhanteras, due next week.

Gold traders stock up for Akshaya Tritiya


Jockeys will be tested for alcohol consumption before races in New York beginning in April.


New York Governor Eliot Spitzer admitted Monday that he was involved in a prostitution ring, according to an article in the New York Times.

Eliot Spitzer admits being involved in prostitution ring


The Centre for Disease Control has issued a measles alert after a tourist travelled from Sydney to Darwin, Palmerston, Kakadu and Daly Waters while she was highly infectious.

Centre for disease Control issues measles alert


The Australian market ended Monday's trading session in negative territory with moderate losses, following the sharp decline in Japanese market and other Asian markets, as traders evinced apprehension over the catastrophic losses in Japan following the massive earthquake.

Australian market ends in negative territory


Nicole Kidman covers the November issue of Harper's Bazaar, and she looks absolutely gorgeous.

Nicole Kidman covers November issue of Harper's Bazaar


Vijayraaj, Vijaysamrat, Smart Empire, Bourbon Star and Bhangra Knight caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Friday morning.


After touring Syrian refugee camps in Jordan and meeting with Jordan's king, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird made a surprise -- and highly public -- visit to Jerusalem on Monday.


Home run king Barry Bonds said he is ``proud'' of slugger Mark McGwire for returning to baseball as the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach and for admitting his use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Bonds says he's 'proud' of friend Mark McGwire


After over a dozen people, including one nun, set themselves on fire in the past year in order to protest Beijing's strict control over ethnically Tibetan areas, two more Tibetans have set themselves alight in Sichuan.

Two Tibetans set themselves alight in Sichuan


South Korea will resume US beef imports on Thursday under a deal that was reworked to calm concerns over mad cow disease.

S Korea to resume US beef imports on Thursday


Prime Minister John Key has announced a national state of emergency during an emotional address this morning, in which he told residents the whole country was behind them.

Key announces national state of emergency


He's already had chart success, but Matt Cardle says he's still not sure he's made it.


Energy Future Holdings Corp. announced today that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its first quarter financial and operating results on Friday, April 29, 2011.

Energy Future Holdings Corp. schedules conference call to discuss first quarter results


Former Supreme Court judge VR Krishna Iyer on Monday greeted Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who has been elevated as BJP's election campaign committee head.


Japan have easily accounted for Chile, winning 4-0 in the three-nation Kirin Cup on Wednesday.

Japan easily account for Chile in Kirin Cup


President Jacob Zuma left the Pretoria hospital on Wednesday where former president Nelson Mandela was being treated for a lung infection.


The headline on the far left website Raw Story shows how much liberals hate George W. Bush: ``Revealed:

How much do liberals hate George W. Bush?


Raphael's Café's win delays the quarterfinal round for one more playdate as San Marino Corned Tuna forged a playoffs showdown with Cebu Landmasters, following its 84-71 win over the Lion-Tiger Aerosols yesterday.

Raphael's Café wins, delays quarterfinals


Lloyds Banking Group plc has launched the sale of its €360m portfolio of Irish property loans as the government-controlled lender pushes to shed the legacy of its ill-timed takeover of HBOS.

Lloyds Banking group plc launches sale of its portfolio of Irish property loans


A record number of women are currently employed, but half are working part-time, according to the Office of National Statistics.


An air and land search is under way for two people missing after their car was washed off a coastal road during flash flooding in west Cornwall.

Two missing after car washed off road during flash flooding in Cornwall


Citi has appointed Usman Ahmed as the new head of corporate and investment banking in the Philippines.

Citi appoints head of corporate banking in the Philippines


New Kim Kardashian cell phone wallpapers have been added to the skinz.org portal for fans of the reality tv temptress.

Kim Kardashian cell phone wallpapers added to skinz.org


World food prices have hit a new record, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's index of globally-traded food commodities.


Exercise in middle and old age could improve your memory, reducing the risk of dementia.

Exercise in middle age can improve your memory


Some farmers' group from rural parts of the district collectively sold about two and a half tonnes of vegetables directly to customers in parts of the city on Thursday - the sixth day of the commission agents' strike in the wholesale market.


US working gas in storage rose to 3,831bn cu ft in the week ending 4 November.


The state is cutting $109 million from public college budgets across the board, roughly half of which will be absorbed by the LSU System budget.


CONSUMER technology giant Apple has smashed Wall Street expectations after profits surged on strong demand for new products including the iPad.


Activision has announced that Band Hero will be coming to the Nintendo DS Lite, complete with a Guitar Hero:


Willy Wonka has a krafty plan which he dreamed up after he was denied bidding for Cadbury's by some politicians including Slugworth Brown.


National Grid is issuing the ten-year sterling bonds, linked to the retail price index measure of inflation, to raise £22bn for capital investment to modernise the UK's power transmission network until 2015.


His outstanding batting is not only liked in Australia but he has won the hearts of Indian fans as well.


Cathay Pacific has reported a 12% boost in passenger numbers in May compared to the same month in 2009, with figures significantly improved because of a strong demand on routes to mainland China for the Shanghai Expo.

Cathay Pacific reports 12% boost in passenger numbers


Former champion Chuck Liddell has made weight for his UFC 115 bout against opponent Rich Franklin.

Chuck Liddell makes weight for UFC 115 against Rich Franklin


Dell Inc. said Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of Credant Technologies, a provider of data protection solutions.

Dell completes acquisition of Credant Technologies


A former tenant is accused of stealing the appliances when he moved out of a rental home in the 1500 block of Evans Road.

Former tenant accused of stealing appliances


Below you can watch a video where Bill Murray talks Ghost Busters 3 which he refers to as his 'nightmare'.


Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban improvised explosive device manufacturer and facilitator during a security operation in Wardak province yesterday.

Forces detain Taliban explosive device manufacturer, facilitator


The NRL is bracing for player suspensions as the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency starts its interview process.


Michigan joined four other states this week in announcing an ``enhanced'' driver's license designed to meet increased federal security rules.

Michigan joins states with ``enhanced'' driver licenses


Gold is likely to hold steady-to-firm in 2013 and could reach Rs 33,000-level as economic growth prospects improve and certain international factors push up the commodity's price, market experts have said.

'Gold likely to hold 'steady-to-firm' in 2013'


Congestion charging can benefit business, new research suggests, provided schemes are part of a wider transport strategy.

Congestion charging 'can benefit business'


England's opening batsman Alastair Cook feels that the spotlight will be on out of form players like him after the team's humiliating loss in the first Test against West Indies.

Spotlight will be on out of form players:


A driver died in an oil tank truck fire yesterday at noon in Taichung although the firefighters put out the flame quickly, local media reported yesterday.


Robin Gibb was laid to rest late last week in his hometown of Thame, Oxfordshire, England in a private funeral that was punctuated by thousands of fans who lined the street.


A YOUNG woman died from multiple head injuries after her car drove into a tree, an inquest heard.


AP Business Writer Nintendo Co. sank into a 43.2 billion yen loss for the fiscal year just ended as weak sales of the Wii home console and the strong yen eroded earnings.


Spiritual guru Asaram Bapu has courted controversy again, This time his devotees have accused him of amassing money using the excuse of land.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security released a statement on Tuesday that said improperly discarded cigarettes are the leading cause of unintentional grass fires.

Cigarettes leading cause of unintentional grass fires


The cyclonic storm ``WARD'' over southwest Bay and adjoining southeast Bay moved slightly northwards over the same area on Saturday.

Cyclonic storm moves slightly northwards


Newcastle winger Kazenga LuaLua has joined Doncaster on loan for a month after taking advice from Toon director of football Dennis Wise.

Newcastle winger Kazenga LuaLua joins Doncaster


After his highly publicized breakup with actress KC Concepcion, Piolo Pascual said he has been keeping mum about his personal life for fear of being misquoted in news reports.


A 19-year-old boy, mistaken as a thief, was beaten to death by a group of locals at Kovilpalayam near Kinathukadavu in Coimbatore district.


China condemns the terrorist explosions in Pakistan, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said in a press release Friday.

China condemns terrorist explosions in Pakistan:


A Beatrice truck driver has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in connection with a crash that killed a Platte County sheriff's deputy.


Independent online advertising sales house w00t!media has created an online gaming tournament for Microsoft, featuring combat strategy game Counter Strike 1.6.


``I am a farmer, I do not understand economy,'' Agriculture Sharad Pawar said when besieged with questions on food inflation at the Economic Editors' Conference here on Wednesday.

I am a farmer, I do not understand economy:


India has no immediate plans to cut fuel prices despite crude oil's fall to a 13-½ month low near USD 72 a barrel, Oil Minister Murli Deora told reporters on Thursday.


SUPREME RESOURCES LTD. is pleased to announce the resumption of drilling at the Verde Project on September 23, 2010.

Supreme Resources announces resumption of drilling at the Verde


The government says 23 opposition candidates who contest the local government election have joined the UPFA at present.

23 opposition candidates contesting the election joined the UPFA.


The three Logan players who have been charged with theft will sit out Saturday's first-round playoff game against Herriman, principal Dan Cox confirmed this morning.

'' Logan players charged with theft will sit out Saturday's game


A woman and her daughter have been sentenced in an identity theft scheme using information from patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital and others to open credit accounts.

Woman, daughter sentenced in identity theft scheme


Oz musician Peter Andre has revealed that he wants a ``quickie divorce'' from his estranged wife Jordan, despite the latter's constant pleas to reconcile.

Peter Andre wants a ``quickie divorce'' from Jordan


An Egyptian woman who went to file a complaint against her husband, ended up behind bars, reports Al-Shahed daily.


Cuomo tours targets for economic expansion, jobs Gov. Andrew Cuomo is touring commercial sites around Syracuse considered ripe for growing private sector jobs.


After a whirlwind romance that many thought wouldn't last, Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne have announced that they are engaged to be married after the ex-cricketer proposed during a trip to Scotland.

Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne are engaged!


SAN FRANCISCO A ten-year-old San Francisco girl is safe at home with her family after she disappeared for more than day.

San Francisco girl home after she disappearing for more than day


Federer feels that he is fully fit for the Paris Masters as some of his younger rivals are facing fitness issues and said that, it's been a great start to the autumn and thinks that the pause has paid him by winning the title in Basel and reported that, he has got different priorities than some of the younger guys who are ranked around me.

Roger Federer fully fit for Paris Masters


Luxury goods group Burberry beat third-quarter revenue forecasts, helped by heavy discounting, and said it would cut around 540 jobs in Britain and Spain to protect profit in tough trading conditions.

Burberry to cut jobs in Britain and Spain


Porn tube show yourself: no silence of prostate, made chain-smoking to combination.


There were some reports in the newspapers about an UN report highlighting that India has more mobile phones than it has toilets.

India has more mobile phones than it has toilets?


Invasive non-native species such as the grey squirrel and Japanese knotweed cost the British economy £1.7bn a year, a report has suggested.

Non-native species cost British economy £1.7bn


US Rep. Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan resigned Friday, capping a bizarre political downfall that started after his campaign failed to submit enough valid petition signatures to get him on the ballot for re-election.

Rep. Thaddeus McCotter resigns after failing to get on ballot


The Subways will release their latest single 'KISS KISS BANG BANG' from current album MONEY AND CELEBRITY on May 7th.

The Subways to release 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'


anti-corruption strategy was a guideline for a general plan to battle corruption, but also the biggest test for the government in a country where political corruption is the chief issue.

Political corruption is the chief issue --


Former British prime minister Tony Blair has joined JPMorgan Chase in a senior advisory role and as a member of its International Council.


Former Brazilian soccer star Romario has been arrested for allegedly failing to make child support payments to his first wife Monica Santoro, APA reports.


The EUR fell today on weak Euro-Zone data, trading near a five-week low against the USD after Euro-Zone economic data showed growth in the 16-nation region's services and manufacturing slowed in August.


Oklahoma Gov.-elect Mary Fallin is traveling to Washington this week to meet with President Obama on homeland security issues and with incoming US House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio.

Oklahoma governor-elect Mary Fallin to meet with President Obama


On Tuesday, the spot rubber ended unchanged as the market lost its direction lacking quantity buyers and sellers either side to set the trend during a comparatively dull trading session.


EVP CTO of Juniper Networks Inc. Pradeep Sindhu sells 50,000 shares of JNPR on 11/10/2010 at an average price of $34.16 a share.

Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR) evp CTO Pradeep Sindhu sells 50,000 shares


An Amtrak passenger train struck and killed a pedestrian early Saturday afternoon on tracks underneath the Interstate 85 bridge south of Hillsborough.


A Council Bluffs gas station clerk was robbed early Saturday morning when locking up the business.


Wisbech Grammar School is set to move its playing fields closer to the school.

Wisbech Grammar School set to move playing fields


Russian developer RTM, which is struggling to restructure debts, has filed for bankruptcy in the Moscow Arbitration Court, the court said on Wednesday.

Russian developer RTM files for bankruptcy - court


Cessna Aircraft Co., the nation's largest builder of corporate jets, said Friday it is laying off another 1,300 workers, raising the number of jobs eliminated to half of its work force since November as the recession has depressed demand for its planes.


Lindsay was handcuffed before being taken to jail, and KTLA is reporting that she'll remain in the same Lynwood jail she recently served at until her next probation hearing on October 22.


Turkey's top mobile phone operator Turkcell will begin work on a binding bid to buy 100 percent of Macedonia-based peer Cosmofon, Turkcell said on Monday.

Turkcell to begin work on bid to buy Cosmofon


JC Penney said this week it will close its store at Oak Hollow Mall in High Point.


Google will no more use its Street View Cars technology to collect information and said on Sunday it is ready to delete all personal data collected by Street View cars.

Google says ready to delete personal data collected by Street View cars


Gold hit record high at $1,216.75 an ounce in Europe on Wednesday as investors bet on higher prices, with funds lengthening positions due to expectations of a fresh leg of dollar weakness and more central bank buying.

Gold hits record high at $1,216.75 an ounce


A fire swept through a slum in the Indian capital on Friday, destroying hundreds of shanties where residents had collected scrap plastic and rubber for resale.

Fire sweeps through slum in Indian capital


Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has called a press conference for 10:30 am, where he is expected to discuss a disciplinary panel's Tuesday decision to strip him and one of his top deputies of their legal licenses.

Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas calls press conference


NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher says ``there is a good chance'' quarterback Vince Young will start Sunday against San Diego.

Fisher: 'good chance' qb Young will start Sunday


The Prime Minister has forfeited his right to govern New Zealand because of his support for legislation that would permit doctors to kill their patients or assist in their suicide.


First Financial Bancorp has paid a cash dividend every quarter since its formation as the holding company of First Financial Bank in April 1983 .

First Financial Bancorp to pay cash dividend


An East Lampeter Township woman reported to police Tuesday afternoon that a Christmas decoration was taken from her front yard.

Christmas decoration taken from front yard


A Cameroon footballer was jailed for a year by the Magistrate's Court here today for cheating a businesswoman of RM45,000 last year.


Dallas-based FedEx Office, the provider copy, print, and shipping services which was previously FedEx Kinko's, said today that it has rolled out free, unlimited Wi-Fi at most of its US locations.


Newsday > News > Breaking Spin Cycle News, views and commentary on Long Island, state and national politics `` Previous postState, Suffolk comptrollers to double down on double-dippers View all Cuomo bans smoking on LIRR platforms 6 m ago By Yancey Roy Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill Monday that prohibits smoking on all MTA-operated outdoor train ticketing, boarding or platform areas. The ban applies to the Long Island Railroad and Metro North. Smoking is already banned at outdoor New York City subway platforms. In approving the bill, the governor said: ``This law will make outdoor MTA train platforms, ticketing and boarding areas a cleaner, healthier place for all commuters.`` Sen. Charles Fuschillo, sponsor of the bill, called it ''an important health initiative`` to protect people from second-hand smoke. Tags: Andrew Cuomo , Charles Fuschillo User rating: Click to rate Comments Log in to comment Publish this comment to Facebook


Comedy Central host and presidential hopeful Stephen Colbert visited the Morning Joe crew in South Carolina Friday to discuss the GOP race, as well as his efforts in the state.


Kentucky freshman guard Brandon Knight has declared for the NBA draft.


Lucky Cement has managed to substantially reduce carbon emissions through the installation of its Waste Heat Recovery project, a statement of the company said on Thursday.


A New Haven family has filed a lawsuit claiming police brutality after they claim they got nowhere with internal affairs.

New Haven family claims police brutality


BAE Systems today completed its acquisition of Tenix Defence after receiving all required approvals.

BAE Systems completes acquisition of Tenix Defence


French engineering group Alstom has won a contract worth nearly EUR200m from Brasventos to build three wind farms in the Rio Grande do Norte state of Brazil.

Alstom wins contract to build three wind farms in Brazil


CBS said former ``60 Minutes'' humorist Andy Rooney has died just a month after his final commentary aired.

Former '60 Minutes' commentator Andy Rooney dies


Wairarapa paramedics plan to protest in support of a pay increase outside the Masterton ambulance station tomorrow.


Furthermore, these superconductors carry electricity without resistance, so there are no losses during transport.

Superconductors carry electricity without resistance


Global digital music sales have grown as the music industry develops new business models.


Cebu Pacific on Monday announced it is offering P1 fares for its flights from Manila to Xiamen, China.


Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has refused to enter pleas to charges including genocide and crimes against humanity.

Karadzic refuses to enter pleas to charges


By looking at some primitive meteorites, scientists were able to discover that our solar system isn't as unique as we had previously thought.

Our solar system isn't as unique as we thought;


With fresh fruits and vegetables in abundance, and the convenience of taking a pie along for a picnic, summer is definitely pie time!


0 Comments Pakistan ranks as the world's deadliest country for journalists for a second consecutive year, according to an annual report by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Pakistan ranks deadliest for journalists for second consecutive year


SkyWest was downgraded by Zacks from a ``neutral'' rating to an ``underperform'' rating in a report released on Wednesday, ARN reports.

SkyWest downgraded by Zacks to underperform (skyw)


Motorola has begun to promote its intelligent SIM NFC Lite card business in Taiwan and China, according to TK Ng, general manager of global services at Motorola China Home and Networks Mobility.

Motorola promoting i-SIM card business in Taiwan and China


Debris littered Interstate 10 Thursday morning when a El Paso disposal truck flipped onto its side.

El Paso disposal truck flips on its side


``The car... plunged from a Warwick interchange overpass onto the railway tracks of the Berea Station nearly 15 metres below,'' said Netcare 911 spokesperson Jeff Wicks.


The lead singer of a popular Tejano band has pleaded guilty in federal court to a money laundering charge.

Singer for Tejano band pleads guilty to money laundering


GLADWIN â€`` The Oklahoma man accused of sexually assaulting a two-year-old child will be sentenced Dec. 21 at 1 pm in 55th Circuit Court in Gladwin County.

Man accused of sexually assaulting child to be sentenced


A Lafargeville man is charged with 3rd degree sexual abuse for allegedly having sexual contact with a 16 year old girl.

Lafargeville man charged with sexual abuse


Paddy Wallace will start at inside centre for Ulster against Leinster in the Magners League at the RDS on Sunday.


The merger between Delta and Northwest to create the world's biggest airline could be delayed by fierce labour disputes among pilots that would threaten the combined group's business model, according to aviation experts in the United States.

Merger of Delta and Northwest may be delayed by pilots


Fund manager Robeco has launched its second 'responsible' private equity fund of funds with a 250 million-euro target.

Robeco launches 'responsible' private equity fund


On Tuesday, Goldstone returned to the headlines, this time to defend Israel against widespread accusations of practicing apartheid against local Arabs.


The contentious East Mission Flats repository, just off I-90 at milepost 39, will continue receiving waste materials from Superfund cleanup projects throughout the coming weeks, Mathy Stanislaus, EPA assistant administrator of the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, reported via conference call Monday morning.


Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on Wednesday that the Spanish economy would grow in 2014.


Wireless carriers AT&T and Sprint both expanded their respective 4G LTE networks today, just in time for consumers around the nation to unwrap new smartphones this holiday season.


WASHINGTON The Obama administration said Wednesday that US officials plan to travel to Myanmar in the next few weeks to talk with representatives from the military-run government, ethnic minority groups and the democratic opposition.

US officials to travel to Myanmar for talks


New Kids on the Block have cancelled their Australian tour.


Snedeker, Cabrera tied for Masters lead Updated: 10:04, Sunday April 14, 2013 Brandt Snedeker of the United States and Angel Cabrera of Argentina shared the lead at seven-under par 209 after the third round of the Masters on Saturday.


A study that tracked more than 109,000 women nurses over a 16-year period has found that overweight girls who lose weight before reaching adulthood lessen their risk of type 2 diabetes.

Girls who lose weight before adulthood lessen risk for diabetes


Jennifer Aniston is getting her ``revenge'' on former lover John Mayer by flaunting her single status.

Jennifer Aniston gets ``revenge'' on John Mayer


Continental Airlines Inc. said it will become the latest carrier to start selling unreserved economy seats with extra legroom to customers during check-in.

Continental Airlines to sell economy seats with extra legroom


A baby found unconscious last week in Hamden died Saturday, Hamden police said.


The UK has avoided a triple dip recession, business group the British Chamber of Commerce has said.


Today Congresswoman Michele Bachmann endorsed Richard Mourdock over 36-year incumbent Senator Dick Lugar in the May 8th Republican primary for the United States Senate.

Michele Bachmann endorses Richard Mourdock


Mamphela Ramphele, author of Conversations with My Sons and Daughters, is rumoured to be on a fundraising drive to start a new political party.

Mamphela Ramphele rumoured to be starting a political party


A Dodge County Jail inmate who walked away from his work release job has been found guilty on five felony counts.

Inmate found guilty on five felony counts


Deputies arrested a couple accused of running a meth lab at a local motel in Cleveland County.

Couple accused of running meth lab out of motel


The number of general insurance agents in Malaysia is expected to grow by 26 per cent this year, from more than 35,000 in the industry in 2010.

Number of general insurance agents in Malaysia expected to grow by 26 per cent this year


Kareena Kapoor is never busy when it comes to her dear Khan, Shahrukh Khan and now speculations are rife that SRK has signed her for his superhero flick, 'Ra1'.


A special Aadhar campaign which would cover marginalized and socially disadvantaged sections of society in Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh & Haryana, began on Thursday.


The International Astronomical Union announced today fading daytime star Rosie O'Donnell is so fat now she has been classified as a dwarf planet.

Rosie O'Donnell now classified as dwarf planet


Two earthquakes measuring 5.9 and 5.4 on the Richter Scale struck the central part of Taiwan island.


Just before 11:00pm, a car crashed into a power pole near 4th and Harvard.


Commander-in-Chief of Bahrain Defense Force Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received here today Chief of Staff of the British armed forces General Sir David Richards and the delegation accompanying him.

Shaikh Khalifa receives General Sir David Richards


Turkmenistan and Germany intend to establish a joint Turkmen-German forum on health care involving not only health professionals but also leading politicians and economists of the two countries.

Turkmenistan and Germany to establish joint forum on health


A survey by the housing charity Shelter has revealed that one in five sub-prime mortgage holders are struggling to keep their payments up to date with a significant 5% expecting to have their homes repossessed over the next six months.

One in five sub-prime mortgage holders are struggling


Last month four hunters from the village of Platinum were rescued by the Coast Guard after they traveled across all of Bristol Bay on an ice floe after running out of gas.

Hunters rescued after traveling across Bristol Bay on ice floe


Merrill Lynch and KASB Securities withdrew investment opinion on its Pakistan coverage ``21 stocks'' on Tusday due to continuation of stock price floor introduced on August 27, and uncertainty surrounding the withdrawal of the floor mechanism.

Merrill Lynch, KASB withdraw investment opinion on 21 stocks


Shagang, China's biggest long products mill, has cut its rebar price for early May on softer spot prices.


The New York Times has revealed that Mark Hurd is now joining Oracle as its new co-president.

Mark Hurd joining Oracle as its new co-president


The state Department of Finance says California is continuing its recent trend of slow population growth, standing at about 37.5 million residents as of July 1.

California continues slow population growth


09/30/08 2:12pm -- - Vijay Singh, fresh off his FedEx Cup victory on Sunday, announced on Tuesday that he will miss some time with a forearm injury.


Asian markets tumbled in early trading Thursday after overnight losses on Wall Street and amid persistent worry over the likely impact of a US recession.Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell as much as 4.4 percent in morning trade, while on the Chinese mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index dropped 6.5 percent to 3,516.33 - its lowest level since June.Both indexes later came off their early lows.


New home prices rose more than expected in September as Canada's real estate market showed further signs of recovery.


There's no use hiding the glee, Chrono Trigger is coming to the Nintendo DS this holiday season and like most of you out there, we are truly excited.

Chrono Trigger coming to DS this holiday season


Soccer star Rio Ferdinand has hired a private jet to fly 100 family and friends to his Caribbean wedding.

Rio Ferdinand hires private jet for Caribbean wedding


Hawaii becomes the 50th state and Bruce Russell provides one of his cryptic editorial cartoons:


Sargent Shriver, a member of the Kennedy family and a former US vice presidential nominee who served as the first Peace Corps director, has died.

Sargent Shriver, for US vice presidential nominee dies