The Sun's TV Biz reports today that Lorraine Kelly is set to become the new 'face' of Daybreak, along with a ``lesser known'' male co-host.

Lorraine Kelly to be the new 'face' of Daybreak?


A man was dragged 40 metres by a would-be thief with a ``big nose'' driving a car after a bungled theft in Melbourne's south-east.


@adn.com Irving, Texas - Exxon Mobil Corp. said Tuesday it added 3.5 billion barrels of oil and gas last year to the company's massive reserves.

Exxon Mobil adds 3.5 billion barrels to reserves


Former welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi has announced that he signed a promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions.

Paulie Malignaggi signs with Golden Boy Promotions


The US government reportedly is set to lift the embargo of shale gas to Japan as early as next month, giving conditional approval and then proceeding to examine Japanese companies and their shale gas projects on a case-by-case basis.


A man and his grandmother have been arrested in a bizarre kidnapping case.

Man, grandmother arrested in kidnapping case


A quirk in Mexican law has delayed extradition proceedings for a TV producer being sought in the death of his wife at a posh resort in Cancun, authorities said Tuesday.

Quirk in law delays extradition of TV producer


The Neil Young concert scheduled for next month in Omaha has been postponed according to a Qwest Center spokesperson.


Drug stocks edged higher in early trading Wednesday as shares of biotech group Onyx Pharmaceuticals soared on positive news about its oncology treatment Nexavar.


Sydney flexographic printer Remedies Print is up for sale, after entering voluntary administration last week.


An autopsy will be performed on the body of a construction worker killed in Knoxville while working on a barge as part of the Henley Bridge dismantling.

Autopsy to be performed on construction worker


The state Senate started debate today on a bill to recognize civil unions in Hawaii, a measure opponents say would be one big step closer to legalizing same-sex marriage.

State Senate starts debate on civil unions


Tennis legends Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras will play an exhibition game in Buenos Aires on December 16.

Agassi and Sampras will play an exhibition game in Buenos Aires


ZAPU interim chairman Dumiso Dabengwa has revealed that he cried when he learnt about the Gukurahundi atrocities while incarcerated at Chikurubi Maximum Security prison, and has vowed never to rejoin to Zanu-PF.


The phones of Princes William and Harry could have been hacked into by reporters, according to a senior police officer.


Retail gas prices reached another new milestone Monday, jumping to an average $3.50 a gallon at filling stations across the country.


Senior Turkish politicians sought to defuse tensions with protesters on Tuesday but there was no sign of an end to the dispute that has shaken the government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the prime minister.

Turkish politicians seek to defuse tensions with protesters


Wells Fargo & Company has named John Carley as head of its protein sector, a sector in the company's food and agribusiness commercial banking group.

Wells Fargo & company names head of protein sector


Two Bergen County men have been arrested on child pornography charges after separate investigations, authorities said Tuesday.

Two Bergen County men arrested on child pornography charges


A source told Us Weekly magazine: ''Justin Bieber visited Selena Gomez at her house this afternoon.


Nadya Suleman aka Octomom may reconsider a porn deal, in order to save her home from foreclosure.

Will Octomom reconsider porn deal to save home?


Bausch + Lomb will acquire Ista Pharmaceuticals for approximately $500 million, or $9.10 per share, according to a Bausch + Lomb news release.

Bausch + Lomb to acquire Ista Pharmaceuticals


Diana Vickers has admitted that she kissed fellow X Factor contestant Eoghan Quigg during the 2008 series.

Diana Vickers admits that she kissed Eoghan Quigg


Franchise businesses are poised for stronger growth in 2011, according to a report prepared for the International Franchise Association Educational Foundation by PwC*.

Franchise businesses poised for stronger growth in 2011


Koning & Hartman have introduced the new Peltor WS Lite-Com Bluetooth headset from 3M which connects Bluetooth with a DECT, GSM, or MP3 player.


Reality TV star and model Holly Madison has insured her breasts for $1 million with Lloyd's of London, she told People magazine Thursday.


The people of Bua have received a major boost after the commencement of the bauxite mining operation.


Needham & Company upgraded JDS Uniphase from Hold to Buy with a price target of $18.00 on strong Q4 and solid outlook.

Needham & Company upgrades JDS Uniphase (JDSU) to Buy


Bill Ackman, the head guy at the Pershing Square Capital Management hedge fund, is convinced that Herbalife is a pyramid scheme.


Microsoft announced today that Lips is getting its first song pack from Coldplay on March 13, 2009.


Premier Greg Selinger took the NDP re-election campaign into the heart of south Winnipeg today, promising more family health clinics if he wins Oct. 4.


After watching the first five games of the year, Alabama looks like its going to win the national championship.

Alabama will win the national championship


Governor Haley Barbour is moored on the KKK license plate controversy while at CPAC.

Governor Haley Barbour moored on KKK license plates:


A grateful nation is in mourning for the Woman in Yellow--the prayerful widow whose reluctant rise on the political stage transformed her into a slayer of tyranny, a world icon of People Power and the constant voice in the Filipinos' continuing struggle against corrupt, abusive rule.

Grateful nation mourns for woman in yellow


YouTube will stream 2,200 hours of live Olympic coverage free to 64 countries and territories in Asia and Africa at youtube.com/olympic during the Summer Games in London, which start July 27.

YouTube will stream Olympic coverage to 64 countries


Billy Corgan, lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins, has sued a Gurnee filmmaker because he is unhappy with the work the man produced.


28/10/2010 Almost half of businesses plan to expand their IT services in the next 12 months, a new survey has found.

Almost half of businesses plan to expand IT, survey finds


Twice last week Rihanna was spotted out partying without Brown, and on one occasion was seen getting cozy with actor Wilmer Valderrama.

Rihanna spotted getting cozy with Wilmer Valderrama


An Indian taxi driver was stabbed to death early Sunday in New Zealand, a media report said.

Indian taxi driver stabbed to death in New Zealand


Ambit has recommended `Buy` on Cipla with a price target of Rs 355 as against the market price of Rs 304 in its report dated Aug. 17, 2010.


The apparel industry stakeholders will take collective measures to safeguard the country's image in the international market despite recent worker unrest which may pose a threat to the industry progress.

Apparel industry stakeholders take collective measures


High School Musical hunk Zac Efron will be singing with Beyonce at this Sunday's Oscars, according to new reports.

Zac Efron to sing with Beyonce at the Oscars


Melita has launched new offers relating to its internet connector for the provision of internet access anywhere, anytime.

Melita launches new offers on internet connector


Jamaat Ali Shah, Indus Water Commissioner said on Sunday, Pakistani farmers are hit hard by choking water in Chenab River by India.

Pakistani farmers are hit hard by choking water in Chenab:


Corey Haim was laid to rest today in his hometown of Toronto, Canada.


JPMorgan Chase Tuesday said it would end its joint venture with First Data by the end of the year.

JPMorgan Chase to end joint venture with First Data


The Cardinals, who have been aggressive on the bases much of the spring, ran themselves into the lead in the second inning today against the Washington Nationals.


Michigan wide receiver Roy Roundtree says he's ``100 percent'' following surgery on his left knee.

Michigan's Roundtree says he's 100 percent


Edward Snowden, a former technical assistant for the NSA, was identified in a media report as the source of the massive intelligence leak.

Edward Snowden, ex-nsa worker, identified as source of intelligence leak


Mark Latham has warned the new Prime Minister Julia Gillard to watch out for new Deputy Wayne Swan.


At a Democratic fundraiser for Washington senator Maria Cantwell in the Seattle Westin hotel last night, Vice President Joe Biden said that ``Republicans have changed the law so you get arrested if you do vote,'' according to a pool report.

Biden: 'Republicans have changed the law so you get arrested if you do vote'


Microsoft Corp. announced that Wipro Technologies, the information technology, consulting and outsourcing business of Wipro Limited, has migrated to Microsoft Lync Server 2010.

Wipro migrates to Microsoft Lync Server 2010


Japanese auto maker, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. began the production of its all-new 100% electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF at its Oppama facility in Japan.

Nissan begins production of the Nissan LEAF at the Oppama facility


Stocks fell broadly, amid a mixed batch of earnings reports, after weak economic data coupled with concern over monetary tightening in China spurred a risk aversion trade on economic jitters.


``Today'' show co-host Ann Curry bids farewell after one year on the show.


Singer Jessica Simpson is struggling to lose her baby weight after piling on the pounds while she was pregnant with daughter Maxwell.

Jessica Simpson struggling to lose baby weight


American death metal act The Black Dahlia Murder has revealed the details behind its forthcoming new full length album.

The Black Dahlia Murder reveals details for new full length album


Leona Lewis recently visited Johannesburg in South Africa with Sport Relief, and, naturally, Leona says that the experience has ``changed her life''.

Leona Lewis visits South Africa for Sport Relief, says it ``changed her life''


Veteran actor Robert Redford while revealing about his wild youth in a new biography has said that he almost died after being bullied and beaten by a street gang.

Robert Redford 'almost died after being bullied and beaten by street gang'


STAR Plus favourites 'Kasturi' and 'Karam Apna Apna', both produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms are tipped to end in March.


NASA is poised to launch on Friday a billion dollar solar-powered spacecraft called Juno on a five-year journey to Jupiter in search of what makes up the solar system's biggest planet.The unmanned satellite observatory is set to propel into space aboard a 197-foot tall rocket, blasting off from the Cape Canaveral A...

Nasa poised to launch spacecraft to Jupiter


An Army captain and a militant were killed in an encounter between security forces and militants in Pulwama district on Thursday.

Army captain, militant killed in encounter


A Faribault County deputy is facing criminal charges of theft after an investigation showed he used the department's credit card for personal use.


A Tennessee man has died after he was electrocuted while remodeling a store near in Georgetown.


Australia's controversial ``Pacific Solution'' will effectively end on Friday when the last asylum seeker leaves the offshore processing centre on Nauru, operators say.


China has lashed out against internet giant Google for allowing pornographic material to appear on search results, in defiance of the country's ban on certain illicit material on the web.


Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf was on Friday arrested in a case relating to the imposition of emergency rule in 2007 and was presented before a magistrate, becoming the first former army chief to face such action.

Former pak president Musharraf arrested; presented before magistrate


Singer Amy Winehouse is reportedly taking lessons in ballet dancing at her north London home to stay fit and look good.


Gamesa has obtained new contracts in China to supply 197 turbines with combined capacity of 251MW.


``I have no intention of not passing this bill,'' Pelosi said in response to a question from TPMDC.

Pelosi: 'I have no intention of not passing this bill'


Palm Pre users rejoice: location-sharing service Foursquare just launched a beta app for Palm Pre and Palm Pixi phones.


Four Spanish regional savings banks have reached a merger deal that will create Spain's fifth-biggest lender, one of the four said in a statement on Tuesday.


Orlando Magic All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson will play in Game 1 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.


Beijing, Jan 29 China has set up its third Antarctic research station, also the country's first on the continent's inland.

China sets up third Antarctic research station


Japan imposed additional sanctions against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme on Friday, following the lead of the United States in putting pressure on Tehran despite Tokyo's reliance on oil imports from the country.

Japan imposes additional sanctions on Iran


After withdrawing his interest in buying English football Premier Club Newcastle United, Indian billionaire Mr Anil Ambani has now set his sights on Everton.


Miss Angola Leila Lopes, left, is crowned Miss Universe 2011 by Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete, of Mexico, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday.

Leila Lopes of Angola is crowned Miss Universe


Legal Sea Foods at Braintree's South Shore Plaza is moving across the street to the Hyatt Place.

Legal Sea Foods at South Shore Plaza moving to Hyatt Place


Cyber war, long considered by many experts within the defence establishment to be a significant threat, may never take place, Dr Thomas Rid of King's College London has claimed.


Just a week after the club and owner Clive Palmer suffered the wrath of fans and A-League officials for instituting a crowd cap of 5000 to save money, GCU has performed a dramatic backflip by demolishing ticket prices that ranked among the highest in the competition.

Gold Coast United backflips on ticket prices


A Purdy teen was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at 5:25 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 18, on Highway 37 about two miles north of Cassville.


Sony's Chief Financial Officer, Masaru Kato, has said that work on the PS4 is ``already under way''.


Whether or not a Michael Jackson autopsy picture has been leaked remains to be seen.

Michael Jackson autopsy, picture may be leaked


ITV said yesterday that its turnaround plan was on track as it looked set to outperform the overall UK advertising market for the first time in eight years.


Panaji Former Goa tourism minister Mickey Pacheco who has been granted bail in the Nadia Torrado death case, on Wednesday said he will raise the issue of ``injustice'' meted out to him by the state police, in the ongoing session of the Legislative Assembly.

'I will raise the issue of injustice meted out to me'


Navy kicked two field goals in the final quarter and held off Army, 27-21, in the 112th meeting on Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd of 80,789 fans at FEDEX Field.


A man accused of a firebombing in Witless Bay will appear in court this morning for a bail hearing.

Man accused in firebombing to appear in court


Bill Withers, one of the greats of American music in the 70s, has come out of retirement to write a song for George Benson.

Bill Withers writes song for George Benson


US nonfarm payrolls declined for the 25th time in the past 26 months, falling by 36,000 in February to a seasonally adjusted 129.5 million, the Labor Department estimated Friday.


You know times are tough when something like this happens: state legislators are considering charging admission to visit the Alamo.

Legislators consider charging admission to the Alamo


The Indian navy on Sunday captured 28 suspected Somali pirates from a Thai fishing vessel after a brief exchange of gunfire in the Indian Ocean, an official said.

Indian navy captures 28 pirates from Thai vessel


Striker Boško Stupić, who is well-known to Macedonian football fans after he played for Sileks and Vardar earlier in his career, has now joined Rabotnicki, Makedonski Sport reports.


SANA'A, March 19 - A Yemeni official has described al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan, Osama Bin Ladin, as ``the big devil'' and leader of al-Qaeda in the Arab Peninsula in Yemen, Nasser al-Wuhayshi, as ``the small devil''.

Yemeni official describes Osama Bin Ladin as ``the big devil''


A Goodwill store in South Attleboro will sell wedding dresses for $100 on one day only.

Goodwill store to sell wedding dresses for $100


Jermaine Jackson hopes Dr. Conrad Murray is ``haunted by what he's done'' while he's in jail.

Jermaine Jackson hopes Murray is 'haunted' in jail


Jayaram starrer Veruthe Oru Bharya, which was supposed to release in June, will now release in July.


State officials are set to audit special education services at randomly selected public schools in New Orleans, including charter and non-charter schools.

State to audit special education services


The Czech Republic is expelling a Ukrainian military attache in response to the expulsion of employees of the Czech Embassy in Kyiv, the director of the information policy department of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Oleh Voloshyn, has said.

Czech Republic expelling Ukrainian military attache


The Vatican has officially forgiven John Lennon and Beatles for the infamous ``bigger than Jesus'' quote forty years later.

Vatican forgives Beatles for ``bigger than Jesus'' quote


A former Ramapo police officer who spent nearly two decades on injury leave with pay was acquitted Tuesday of federal domestic violence charges after spending close to four years behind bars.


Twins Kitchen is a new personal chef service in Raleigh that specializes in organic and local food.

New personal chef service specializes in organic and local food;


The dollar remained up against the rupee in the interbank market, dealers said on Tuesday.


Three persons were killed and two children injured when an old building, which was being used as a godown, collapsed on top of them on Thursday morning in the Budh Vihar Phase I area.


Newly single Jennifer Aniston has burrowed herself in her business, which currently is the filming of her new romantic comedy ``The Baster'' in New York.


Lufthansa Technik, one of the world's largest aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul service providers, is expanding in the region with a major tie-up with Oman Air that will see the development of a large hanger through a joint venture, a top official said.


US President Barack Obama is expected to visit India in spring or summer, American Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer said here on Wednesday.


Man Group Plc, the listed UK hedge fund manager, said on Thursday that pretax profits rose sharply in the full year to March 31, boosted by a 161 percent spike in performance fees.

Man Group fy profits boosted by spike in performance fees


Napoli beat Serie A champion Juventus 2-0 in the Italian Cup final on Sunday, inflicting the Bianconeri's first defeat of the season in their very last match.

Napoli beats Juventus 2-0 in Italian Cup final


The city police have made the 10th arrest in investigative journalist Jyotirmoy Dey murder case.

Police make 10th arrest in j Dey murder case


Phoenix Police stumbled upon a suspected drophouse near 65th Avenue and Thomas Road on Tuesday.


Glee took on two Barbra Streisand songs in last night's episode.


2013-04-10T01:30:00Z Workers want pay plan restored;


The Greek parliament passed a second austerity bill on Thursday, opening the way for the EU and IMF to release a 12 billion euro loan installment which Athens urgently needs to stave off bankruptcy.


Paramount has offered content to ZillionTV in lieu of taking up an equity stake in the VoD company.


Superintendent Wayne Ogden confirmed that a Franklin middle school student was diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, earlier this month and has already recovered.

Franklin student diagnosed with swine flu


Avram Grant has left West Ham following Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Wigan Athletic which sealed their relegation from the Premier Division.


A man died Thursday morning after a train crash in Newberry County.


Two-wheeler maker Yamaha on Tuesday said it has tied up with IPL franchise Deccan Chargers as an official team partner for the ongoing session.

Yamaha ties up with Chargers as official team partner


Brigham Young star guard Jimmer Fredette, a Glens Falls native, worked out for the New York Knicks today in preparation for this month's NBA Draft.


A city council president was charged with a misdemeanor gun crime after he allegedly shot a skunk living under his porch.

City council president charged with shooting skunk


A new creative game called Futsal is being introduced in The Gambia by a group called The Gambia Sports Development team who are currently holding a three-day training course for Gambian coaches currently in session at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.

New creative game introduced in the Gambia


A man believed to be dead following a car crash in suburban Denver was later revived at a hospital.

Man believed dead after car crash is revived


It seems that Harvey Pekar died at the age of 17.I like the books of Harvey Pekar and I am sorry for him.The comic author Harvey Pekar, who turned his life without glamor in a cult comic book series in the United States, died at age 70 at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, police said Monday.


In what is now a rare occurrence, a Barnard dairy farmer was killed Wednesday evening by a bull he kept in a pasture with his herd of milkers, for breeding purposes.


Sharper Image Corp, the store and catalog retailer whose products include air purifiers and massage chairs, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying declining sales and three straight years of losses led to a shortage of liquidity.

Sharper Image files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


Groupon Inc. said Tuesday it has expanded to India, Israel and South Africa by acquiring fellow online-coupon discount sites in those countries.

Groupon expands into India, Israel, South Africa


Virtual Computer, a company redefining PC lifecycle management through virtualization, has secured $15 million in series B funding.

Virtual Computer secures $15 million in series B funding


South Africa said yesterday that it will start killing elephants to reduce their burgeoning numbers, ending a 13-year ban and possibly setting a precedent for other African nations.

South Africa allows killing of elephants;


Fat Joe is getting his own sneaker line for some unknown reason, and the picture is above.

Fat Joe getting his own sneaker, for some reason


NuVasive, a medical device company developing treatment for minimally invasive spine surgery, has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Globus Medical regarding lateral fusion technology, according to a NuVasive news release.

NuVasive initiates patent infringement lawsuit against Globus Medical


Lady Gaga treated her loyal Brazilian fans to burgers and fries as they camped outside her hotel in Rio to get a glimpse of their idol.


Gov. Nathan Deal outlined his agenda Tuesday for Georgia lawmakers, calling for a boost in education funding, cheaper ways to treat drug addicts and tax breaks that he said would stimulate the economy.


Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor has admitted that he fears relegation from the Premier League.


No TrackBacks The 28nm issue continues to perplex.


An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 3-year-old girl from Plano, Ill., since Wednesday.


LAHORE Disgraced Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Aamer returned home early yesterday after his release from a British prison, an AFP reporter said.

Pakistan bowler Aamer returns home after release


Netherlands coach Marco van Basten paid tribute to Russia after they knocked his side out of Euro 2008 with a brilliant extra-time quarter-final win.


An Arizona woman is crediting her dog with saving her life.


Barclays has reported a 3% fall in profits to £5.9bn for last year, hit by a slowdown at its investment bank arm.


Former top Dutch cyclist Michael Boogerd has admitted doping from 1997 to the end of his career in 2007 in an interview to be aired on Dutch television.


Zhongpin Inc., a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, today announced that its board of directors has approved a stock repurchase program of up to $10 million of its outstanding stock over the next 12 months.

Zhongpin Inc. announces stock repurchase program of up to $10 million


Newark Mayor Cory Booker rescued a woman from a house fire on Thursday, suffering second-degree burns on his hand.

Newark Mayor Cory Booker rescues woman from house fire


Apple has released an update to its iMac range of all-in-one PCs. The update comprises hardware upgrades, the addition of an HD webcam and the introduction of the new Thunderbolt PC connection.


Although he can hit 97 miles per hour on the radar gun, Hoey needs to develop another pitch to go with his fastball.

Hoey needs another pitch besides fastball


Philippine firefight kills 2 soldiers, 2 militants The Philippine military says Muslim militants have killed two soldiers in an ambush on a convoy in the country's restive south that included US troops.


Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi, 41, has launched a fashion line called Tsu.ya, featuring t-shirts, leggings, jackets and other active wear.

Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi launches fashion line


A mum took her son's ashes to court after a long battle with the DVLA.


AP Writers Momentum in US hiring and home sales appears to be slowing, according to fresh data.

Momentum in US hiring, home sales appears to slow


Driver safety is a growing concern for fleet managers according to a survey which shows more than half consider it a priority and major challenge.


A winter storm warning has been issued for most Oklahoma for Thursday and early Friday, forecasters said.


VARBusiness has recognized web host Verio for its viaVerio partner program, it was announced yesterday.


Allen clears waivers, ends up on practice squad Sunday September 2, 2012 4:59 PM By Kimberley A. Martin ***Updated at 7:12 pm*** The Jets officially announced Allen made it to the practice squad.


Multi-brand car service network CarZ has opened nine modern service outlets in Guntur, Khammam, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Nellore, Anantapur, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh.


Havana - Cuban authorities began the first transfers of political prisoners to jails near their homes, Catholic Church officials and the opposition said.

Cuba begins transfers of political prisoners


British and French foreign ministers arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday on a day-long trip to discuss with Colombo the humanitarian situation in the island's north where troops are battling the Tamil Tigers who have been cornered into a small strip of coastal land.

British, French foreign ministers arrive in Colombo


Gov. John Lynch says New Hampshire can apply for hundreds of competitive grants as part of the $787 billion federal stimulus package.

Lynch says New Hampshire can apply for hundreds of grants


``Plan Colombia and Beyond,'' a blog run by the Washington-based Center for International Policy, will close at the end of April.


Datalink Corp. reported Thursday its 2011 net income was $9.8 million or 61 cents a share, the highest earnings in the company's history.

Datalink reports 2011 net income of $9.8 million


Fourth of July will be celebrated throughout Niagara County this week, with various events being held.

Fourth of July celebrated throughout the County


Finavera Wind Energy Inc. is pleased to provide the following corporate and project update.

Finavera wind Energy provides corporate update


Tallan Latz, the 8-year-old guitar prodigy, will present a live concert with dinner at 6 pm Saturday, March 13, at Burlington Masonic Hall, 325 N. Kane St.


Kel Mitchell, who starred in such hits as ``Kenan & Kel,'' ``All That,'' ``Good Burger,'' and ``Mystery Men,'' now has his most recent film out on DVD -- ``Dance Fu!''


``PEOPLE are scared to use Whittington roundabout'' -- that was the claim as tempers flared during an angry debate at Worcestershire County Council .


Gore Vidal, the author, playwright, politician and commentator whose novels, essays, plays and opinions were stamped by his immodest wit and unconventional wisdom, died Tuesday at age 86, his nephew said.


Feist has said that she plans to take a break from music following the end of her current Canadian tour.


A Fairfield County grand jury on Friday indicted six people on unrelated various charges ranging from burglary to pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor.

Fairfield County grand jury indicts six people


During the New York premiere of The Tourist, Angelina Jolie told The Hollywood Reporter what she and co-star Johnny Depp talked about between takes.

What did Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp talk about?


Vestavision has announced that it will launch France's second pay DTT service, TNtop in May, writes 01net.

Vestavision to launch pay DTT service in May


A Belfast man who kept pepper spray at his home had been under paramilitary threat, a court has heard.

Man with pepper spray was 'under paramilitary threat'


AP Dec 30, 2009 7:46 am German clothing maker Hugo Boss AG says it will close a plant in Cleveland that makes men's suits, but pay the 300 workers there through the end of April.


By Daphne Eviatar 8/21/09 2:35 PM ``They want to kill you; they want to kill me; they want to kill our families,'' said the chief steward for the union representing workers at Standish Maximum Correctional Facility in Standish, Mich., referring to Guantanamo Bay detainees.

'They want to kill you; they want to kill me; they want to kill our families'


Traffic broker TrafficShop.com was hit with a DDoS attack today, company officials say.


Osta Biotechnologies Inc. is pleased to announce that on April 1, 2010, it has closed its previously announced ``bought deal'' private placement of 8,400,000 units at a price of $0.06 per unit, for gross proceeds to Osta of $504,000.

Osta announces closing of private placement


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EW has learned exclusively that Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are reuniting on a new action comedy, tentatively titled ``Most Wanted.''

Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds to reunite on new action comedy


Taiwan officials issued land and sea warnings on Tuesday for a severe tropical storm, the island's first this year, with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 90 kph expected before it heads to China.

Taiwan issues warnings for severe tropical storm


Constellation Energy today announced it has completed its acquisition of CPower, the energy management and demand response provider.

Constellation Energy completes acquisition of CPower


Former President Bill Clinton arrived home early on Friday following a successful heart procedure at a New York hospital to open a blocked artery in his heart that had caused him chest discomfort.

Clinton arrives home after heart procedure


Rep. Patrick Kennedy has returned to the House to cast a vote on a major global warming bill.


The panda names Kai Kai and Jia Jia have been trademarked by Wildlife Reserves Singapore to prevent others from cashing in.

Pandas' names trademarked by Wildlife Reserves Singapore


Swedish rocker Alex Hellid is recovering in hospital after undergoing a ``major operation'' this week.

Alex Hellid - rocker Alex Hellid undergoes major operation


AC/DC will power the Iron Man 2 soundtrack with 15 songs to be featured in the movie.


Pope Benedict XVI walks with Cuba's President Raul Castro as he arrives to the airport in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Monday March 26, 2012.


Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral is of the view that Bajaj Hindusthan has support at Rs 165.


The healthy living portal, launched at the end of 2011, has registered over 38,000 hits on its several pages.

Healthy living portal registers over 38,000 hits


Bhutan lost to China by 13 runs in the last match of the ACC U-16 championship cup in Thailand on March 10.


CORY YOUNG / Tulsa World By BRIAN BARBER World Staff Writer Tulsa councilors expressed concerns Tuesday morning about a proposal to raise parking meter rates and extending the hours.

Councilors express concern over parking meter rates


The space shuttle Atlantis and six veteran astronauts blasted off Friday from the Kennedy Space Centerto deliver a Russian module and spare parts to the International Space Station.


A bicyclist is injured after getting caught in weeds in Lawrence County.


Balloons lit up the night sky like giant light bulbs as hundreds of people enjoyed a special event held at Walsall Arboretum.


Education officials released a draft of a plan to raise $1.7 billion to rebuild New Orleans public schools.

Officials release plan to rebuild New Orleans schools


World record holder Kenenisa Bekele secured what he hopes will be the first leg of the long-distance double when he retained his Olympic 10,000 meters title with a devastating last lap on Sunday.


Mayor Nutter will host a meeting of fellow mayors and police chiefs today, with the goal of presenting the next president with an urban public-safety plan.

Nutter to host meeting of mayors and police chiefs


The case in which an 18 year-old boy alleged to have anal sex with a three year-old girl took a dramatic turn on Tuesday when the father of the accused person produced an Accra Psychiatric Hospital Attendance Card to indicate that his son is mentally ill.


Homicide detectives investigating after a Langley man was kicked off a transit bus, went into medical distress while in the custody of Surrey RCMP, and then died in hospital four days later.

Homicide detectives investigate after man kicked off bus dies


South Island firefighters have been kept busy trying to control several forest fires as gales threaten to spread the flames.


A leading Chinese rights lawyer suddenly freed from detention may escape prosecution if he pays a fine for tax evasion allegedly committed by the group he co-founded, his attorney said yesterday.


Nato believes more troops are needed in Afghanistan despite the objections of a senior US official, its secretary general said today after talks with Gordon Brown.


``Air Arabia Maroc'' new Moroccan low cost airline will soon launch 3 new weekly flights from Casablanca to Tunis.

``Air Arabia Maroc'' launches new flights from Casablanca to Tunis


Georgia, Tbilisi, 10 october/ TrendNews, corr N. Kirtskhalia/ ¿Russian forces have pulled out from great part of buffer zones in Georgia and it is noteworthy,¿ French Foreign Minister Bernard Koushner told a joint press conference with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in Batumi.

Russian forces pull out from great part of buffer zones in Georgia:


A teenage pedestrian was struck by a car in West Boca late Friday, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and Sheriff's Office officials said.


A Colorado Springs man is stabbed in the back during a car show leading to the cancellation of a highly anticipated hip hop concert.

Colorado Springs man stabbed at car show


Australian coking coal producer Wesfarmers has slashed its fourth-quarter coking coal prices by 9% as it concluded negotiations with the majority of its customers.

Wesfarmers slashes coking coal prices by 9%


The younger German woman now wants both family and career, and believes she can in fact have both, according to a new survey, Women on the Move, commissioned by the popular magazine Brigitte.

German women want both family and career


Billboard reports that Sebastian Bach has been offered a deal to write his very own memoir.

Sebastian Bach offered a deal to write his own memoir


Rhodia is compelled to declare Force Majeure on its Polyamide value chain due to disruptions of raw material supply caused by the low water level on the RhineRiver.

Rhodia compelled to declare Force Majeure on its Polyamide value


A 37-year-old gangster was stabbed early Thursday near a Langley gas station, RCMP Sgt. Peter Thiessen said.


IT'S good to know even stars like the Twilight Saga's Kristen Stewart have to go to court for jury service.

Twilight Saga star Kristen Stewart goes to court


WASHINGTON - Shaking off a summer of setbacks, President Barack Obama summoned Congress to enact sweeping health care legislation Wednesday night, declaring the ``time for bickering is over'' and the moment has arrived to protect millions who have unreliable insurance or no coverage at all.

Obama to Congress: 'time for bickering is over'


A 43-year-old man was acquitted of a drug trafficking charge Friday by a judge who found the prosecution did not present evidence of a crime.


ATLANTA Barack Obama is calling for unity to overcome the country's problems.


The man known as the ``Cedar Hill rapist'' who lurked in the shadows, raping women and a child as they jogged or returned from school was sentenced to 31 years in prison.

'Cedar Hill rapist' sentenced to 31 years in prison


A Van Vleck woman was indicted for murder by a Matagorda County grand jury for the 2007 shooting death of a 40-year-old Van Vleck man.


HOW BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD takes a detailed and unique look into Lee's legacy-- revealing the story of his rise from the backstreets of Hong Kong, while documenting Lee's qualities, both physical and philosophical, that drove him to international stardom.


Germany officially cancels ban on entry of migrant workers from Eastern European countries that are included in the European Union.

Germany cancels ban on entry of migrant workers from Eastern European


The Los Angeles Clippers announced on Tuesday that Vinny Del Negro will return next season as the Clippers head coach.


Rabbitohs sink Manly 20-12 Updated: 22:15, Friday April 26, 2013 South Sydney confirmed their genuine premiership credentials with a spiteful 20-12 win over Manly at Brookvale Oval on Friday.


Prince William supervisors are set to discuss housing, transportation and bus overcrowding issues at Tues-day's 2 pm meeting at the McCoart Administration Building.

Prince William supervisors to discuss housing, buses


Altidore wants to move on from racist chants Jozy Altidore wants to move on from last week's racist chants directed at him during a Dutch Cup game.


AP Writer Pakistani officials warned Gen. David Petraeus on Monday that frequent missile strikes on militant targets in Pakistan fan anti-American sentiment in an Islamic country vital to the struggle against terrorism.

Pakistan warns Petraeus against missile strikes


SAN FRANCISCO Texas Instruments Inc. is buying National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion in a marriage of two of the world's premier makers of analog chips, which are widely used in electronics to transform signals such as sound into digital form that computers can understand.

Texas Instruments buying National Semiconductor


Hospital for Special Surgery in New York will present evidence of the advantages of such a specialized disease center dedicated to comprehensive lupus care at the 74th Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in Atlanta.

Hospital for Special Surgery presents advantages of specialized disease Center for comprehensive lupus care


Arlington-based investment banker FBR & Co. plans a 1-for-4 reverse stock split this month.


Vesta Williams who died on September 22nd in California may have died of a possible drug overdose according to the coroner's office.

Vesta Williams died of possible drug overdose


Happy Design Studio, the French studio designing highly original and tailor-made liveries for aircraft, helicopters and yachts, is preparing to set new standards in aircraft livery design.

Happy Design Studio prepare to set new standards in aircraft livery Design


Vikings GM Rick Spielman said Thursday that despite recent rumors, Minnesota has ``no intent'' of trading wide receiver Percy Harvin.

Vikings GM Rick Spielman: 'we have no intent to trade Percy Harvin'


An unexpected and powerful new kind of star explosion has been discovered in the heavens ? a so-called gamma-ray nova that radiates the most energetic form of light in the universe.


SOME children's centres in North Yorkshire could be merged in an attempt to safeguard their future.


One of the leading hotel reservation sites on the market today, AsiaTiv has made their first-class affiliate program even more attractive by providing real time hotel reservation integration for their affiliate partners.

AsiaTiv provides real time hotel reservation integration for affiliates


France to open cooperation office in N. Korea A senior French diplomat is currently in Pyongyang where he ``will present to the North Koreans'' the future French representative, the daily said, identifying him as Olivier Vaysset, a diplomat who has worked in Singapore.


Three University of Georgia students have been charged in a fake ID ring, The Athens Banner-Herald reports.

University of Georgia students charged in fake ID ring


Canadian country star Shania Twain testified Friday that she has compassion for a man accused of stalking her but remains concerned that he will continue to pursue her.

Shania Twain testifies against man accused of stalking her


Manchester City has suspended Argentinian star Carlos Tevez as they began an investigation into whether he refused to come on as a substitute in the Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.


Assad told Suleiman that Lebanon must remain ``stable both politically and with regards to security.''


Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities is of the view that Bhushan Steel has immediate target of Rs 900-920.


AM Best has downgraded Florida-based FFVA Mutual Insurance's financial strength rating to A- from A and issuer credit rating to ``a-'' from ``a''.

Am Best downgrades FFVA Mutual Insurance


US Attorney Brendan Johnson says a Canton man has been sentenced to prison for bank fraud.

Canton man sentenced to prison for bank fraud


Black girls fights white guy on subway and then fights a white girl.


A female police officer was physically assaulted after a scuffle in Warne Street on Wednesday afternoon.


The Bank of England said it got an offer-to-cover ratio of 1.4 when it bought 3.5 billion pounds worth of 5-10 year gilts on Wednesday as part of its 75 billion pound asset purchase scheme.


Olympic medalist Jeremy Wariner of Arlington won the 400 meters today at the Osaka Grand Prix.

Wariner wins 400 meters at Osaka Grand Prix


Bollywood starlet Huma Khan, who has been charged with allegedly torturing her maid's 12-year-old daughter, has suffered a nervous breakdown and is currently undergoing psychiatric treatment.

Huma Khan undergoing psychiatric treatment


The state budget allocations to the field of science will increase 10% next year, said Samvel Harutyunyan, Chairman of the State Committee of Science of the Ministry of Education and Science.

State budget allocations to the field of Science to increase 10% next year


O'Farrell plays down huge poll lead Updated: 12:23, Monday March 12, 2012 NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has played down polling which shows his government retaining its thumping lead over the Labor opposition.


Salesforce.com and BMC Software on Wednesday expanded their strategic alliance and launched RemedyForce, an IT management cloud suite.

Salesforce.com, BMC expand alliance, launch RemedyForce


BJP will launch a week-long 'Jail Bharo' campaign protesting against alleged corrupt practices of the UPA government.


``Extraordinary, so beautiful and colorful, exceptional dances, and music, and quite (a) wonderful show'' said Mr. Mancuso, former CEO of Paramount Pictures, which produced blockbusters such as Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade while he manned the helm.

'Extraordinary' says former CEO of Paramount Pictures


China is to help Sri Lanka to build and launch a telecommunications satellite in 2015 or 2016.

China to help Sri Lanka launch satellite in 2015


A Saugerties woman pleaded guilty to a grand larceny charge today, and could face 10-15 years in state prison, the Ulster County District Attorney's Office reported.

Saugerties woman pleads guilty to grand larceny


Roger Mason started over Manu Ginobili Wednesday and had 10 points, six boards, two dimes and two 3-pointers in the win.


Iowa Coach Todd Lickliter discussed speculation swirling that he could leave the program or be forced out.


The US military plans to deploy a new intelligence drone in Afghanistan, which military experts say will allow US troops to monitor much larger operational theaters than before, The Washington Post reported Jan. 2.

US to deploy new intelligence drone in Afghanistan


Chinese scientists on Sunday launched a survey of endangered finless porpoises in the country's largest river Yangtze, as they worried the freshwater mammal is on the verge of extinction.

China launches survey of endangered porpoises


Los Angeles - A remake of the 1980s horror film, A Nightmare on Elm Street, topped the US box office in its opening weekend, taking in 32.2 million dollars, according to studio estimates Sunday.

A Nightmare on Elm Street tops US box office


Jimmy Kimmel has been hit with a lawsuit from a man who claims the star used a YouTube video of him on his show without permission.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 10,828.85 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Thursday, up 13.82 points or 0.13 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 10,828.85, up 13.82 points


SAN FRANCISCO A businessman once profiled in a best-selling inspirational book has been ordered by a federal judge to pay $540,000 for defrauding investors.


Los Angeles, April 14 Singer Marilyn Manson, known for his bizarre style, says he feels insulted to be compared to Lady Gaga or Jesse James' mistress Michelle McGee.

Marilyn Manson feels insulted to be compared to Lady Gaga


I'm a man of 41 and I've never had a proper relationship with a woman.

I'm 41 and I've never had a relationship


Florida began its sometimes annual hurricane exercise Monday after skipping the practice storm last year because officials were busy with a real emergency -- the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Florida begins annual hurricane exercise


A 36-year-old sweetshop owner was found murdered mysteriously by unknown assailants several kilometres away from his house.


By Frank Smith '' Watford manager Malky Mackay says a ``great burden'' has been lifted off Watford after the threat of administration receded but admits his transfer plans are still up in the air.

'A great burden has been lifted off Watford'


British newspaper `Daily Telegraph`, which created a stir Saturday by reporting that Varun Gandhi intends to follow his father`s population control measures, has clarified that he favours a ``softer approach'' to family planning.

`Varun favours softer approach to family planning`


``He is my inspiration, role model and guru,'' said Rajnikant after the music release of his upcoming mega budget film 'Robot' here on Saturday night.

Amitabh Bachchan is my inspiration, says Rajnikant


``Rooney is one of the best strikers in the world but I think it's impossible to buy him, he's an idol at Manchester United,'' the Italian told a press conference on Tuesday.


Fatima Bhutto, the estranged niece of the slain former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, has told a British newspaper that she fears for her life because of what she called the ``politics of revenge and retribution'' of the ruling Pakistan People's Party chairman Asif Ali Zardari.


Publicist Sally Morrison says Taylor died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79.


It has been announced that the Indian rupee will have its own symbol form now onwards.

The Indian rupee will have its own symbol


Gangland killer Carl Williams has died in his high security prison after he suffered head injuries and went into cardiac arrest.

Carl Williams dies in high security prison


Internet giant Yahoo has appointed two new directors from a dissident slate put together by shareholder Carl Icahn, the San Jose Mercury News reported on Friday.


Davidson met with Blue Jackets' officials in Columbus last week, according to league sources.

Davidson meets with Columbus Blue Jackets


Maruti Suzuki may correct to Rs 1450 by next series, says SP Tulsian of sptulsian.com.


Russian Yelena Isinbayeva improved her own pole vault world record Friday, jumping 16 feet, 6 inches at the Golden Gala meet.

Isinbayeva improved her own pole vault world record to 16 feet, 6 inches


The European Court of Human Rights found that Finland had violated the principles of a fair trial when a police civil servant at the Ministry of the Interior was convicted of a bribery violation in 2002.

European Court of Human Rights finds against Finland


A former animal control officer from Wareham is facing felony animal cruelty charges for reportedly failing to provide care for her sick dog.

Former animal control officer facing animal cruelty charges


Kontron has introduced the CP6016 processor board for RASM applications in the high-end 6U CompactPCI class.


A key gauge of hotel profitability and performance has risen in Hawaii for the first time in two years.

Key gauge of hotel profitability rises in Hawaii


Joe Jonas and Selena Gomez have split again, a source confirmed to People magazine.


A British Airways Boeing 777 crash landed at Heathrow at 1242 on Thursday falling short of the South Runway, and injuring 18 on board.

British Airways crashes at Heathrow, injures 18


NTN Buzztime Inc announced that Michael Bush has resigned as its Chief Executive Officer effective June 4, 2012.

Ntn Buzztime ceo Michael Bush resigns --


By MYFOXATLANTA STAFF/myfoxatlanta Firefighters said a woman in her late 40s died in a house fire in Buford.


Rubbermaid Commercial Products, the leader in solution-based commercial products, today introduced its new Rubbermaid HYGEN Clean Water System, the only floor cleaning system to feature a unique water filter integrated into the mop bucket to generate clean water, resulting in a cleaner mop and floor.

Rubbermaid Commercial products introduces Rubbermaid HYGEN Clean water System


Real Madrid came from behind to beat Galatasaray 2-1 in a friendly at the Bernabeu on Wednesday evening.

Real Madrid beat Galatasaray in friendly


STOCKS to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Monday: down 28 cents at $9.85 Shareholder services provider Computershare has paid $US10 million to buy a quarter stake in a US-based company.


Brazil's oil and gas giant Petrobras said Friday that a planned five-day strike by platform workers next week would not affect production.

Petrobras: planned strike will not affect production


A third challenger has filed for the District 7 seat being vacated by trustee Jerome Garza.

Third challenger files for District 7 seat


Sparton Corporation announced it will host a conference call with investors and analysts on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 10:00 am CT / 11:00 am ET to discuss its fiscal 2012 year-end financial results, provide a general business update, and respond to investor questions.

Sparton Corporation to host conference call to discuss fiscal 2012 year-end financial results


State police are investigating an incident where four goats were stolen from a Millersburg area farm.


The MIC will ensure that the various programmes, plans and allocations under the governments stimulus package reach the Indian community, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said today.

MIC will ensure that the allocations under stimulus package reach the Indian community


The Ireland rugby team has lost yet another player to injury ahead of their tour of New Zealand and Australia.


VP Administration and CFO of RF Micro Devices Inc. William A Priddy buys 10,000 shares of RFMD on 05/13/2009 at an average price of $2.1 a share.

RF Micro Devices Inc. (RFMD) CFO William a Priddy buys 10,000 shares


Ethiopian Supermodel Liya Kebede has been named the new face of L'Oreal Paris, the Paris based global leader in beauty care products.

Ethiopia - Supermodel Liya Kebede named new face of L'Oréal Paris


SACRAMENTO, Calif. An elderly woman was killed by a vehicle Thursday morning in Sacramento, police said.


Aid agency Christian Aid have launched their new charity gifts range for those who want to do some good with their presents this Christmas.

New charity gifts range from Christian Aid


Two Estonian soldiers were killed in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, officials told BNO News on Monday.

Estonian soldiers killed in southern Afghanistan


Supervisor Bevan Dufty dropped by a city-sponsored nightlife safety summit Wednesday afternoon to deliver this message: he still goes to clubs to ``shake his tail.''


Ronaldsway Airport is operating as normal and flights won't be affected by the discovery of an unexploded bomb at Derbyhaven earlier, according to a airport spokesperson.


High Street entertainment specialist HMV has endured a torrid Christmas, seeing sales down by more than 8% over the festive period.


Sunderland manager Roy Keane says he feels like a baby when he finds himself up against the experienced likes of Arsene Wenger.


A youth was injured in a shootout at a local bus stand in Garhwa on Monday afternoon.


POP group The Wombats have announced they will appear at this year's Liverpool Sound City festival.

The Wombats to appear at Liverpool Sound city


Zambia, Africa's largest copper producer risks shutting down some of the mines or scaling down copper output with the revised 30% power hike by the country's energy regulator, effective January 1st 2011.

Zambia risks shutting down some of the mines


WISeKey, a world leader in digital identification, E-security and cloud computing, is announcing diplomat and political economist Marcos Troyjo as CEO of its Brazil operations.

WISeKey announces CEO for its Brazil operations


'The Vampire Diaries'' Nina Dobrev has joined the cast 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower,' taking advantage of her hiatus from the CW show to shoot the '90s-era teen drama in Pittsburgh.

'Vampire Diaries'' Nina Dobrev joins 'the Perks of Being a Wallflower'


The Rotaract Club of Tortola installed its new board for the 2010-2011 Rotaract Year on June 26th 2010 at the Tortola Sports Club.

Rotaract Club of Tortola installs its new board


Music mogul Puff Diddy wants to be adopted by US President Barack Obama.


Britney Spears showed off her toned bikini body at a pool in Los Angeles at a photo shoot.

Britney Spears shows off her bikini body


Monroe County will host the National Senior Games Championship for the next three years, County Executive Maggie Brooks announced Thursday.

Monroe County to host National Senior Games


Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its 57.7 per cent stake in Palabora Mining Company for 373m dollars.

Rio Tinto to sell stake in Palabora Mining Company


For the second time this season, the SIUE volleyball team let a 2-0 set lead slip away as Eastern Illinois rallied for a 3-2 victory Tuesday night from Lantz Arena.

SIUE lets 2-0 lead slip away to Eastern Illinois


There was a plan to kill newly elected IFP councillors after the local government elections, says the IFP party leader.


The 17-year-old Italian, Matteo Manassero defeated the veteran South African Charl Schwartzel in the second round of the World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play on Thursday.

Matteo Manassero defeats Charl Schwartzel in second round of Accenture Match Play


Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor Corp will halve domestic production for three months, reports said on Saturday, and will temporarily suspend plant operations to cope with plummeting demand.

Toyota to halve domestic production for three months: reports


Taipei, May 16 MSCI, a global index provider, on Wednesday cut Taiwan's weighting in two of its indices after its semi-annual review.

MSCI cuts Taiwan weighting in two indices


Celebrity chef Paula Deen denies she's ever told racial jokes, but she did acknowledge using the ``N'' word, according to her deposition in a lawsuit, reports CNN.

Celebrity chef Paula Deen admits using 'N' word


Sony announced it will close its only PlayStation Store, currently located in downtown San Francisco at the popular Metreon complex.


The Sugar Land Skeeters have sold out reserved seats for five home games, including the new minor league baseball team's first and last games of the regular season.

Sugar Land Skeeters sell out reserved seats for five home games


Siemens AG bagged another wind turbine supply deal in Ontario worth 600 megawatts, and was also commissioned to build the Canadian province's first wind turbine blade factory.

Siemens bagged another wind turbine supply deal in Ontario worth 600 megawatts


Parents of a local woman are anxious to find their missing daughter, but police state there's not a lot they can do because she is an adult.

Parents anxious to find missing daughter


Eight Terengganu rowers have been called up to join the national team for centralised training for Indonesia SEA Games in November.

Eight Terengganu rowers called up to national team


PopularFans.com, a leading New York based social media marketing firm, has been rated the best site to buy Facebook fans according to the social media marketing watchdog site BuyFacebookFansReviews.com.

PopularFans.com rated the best site to buy Facebook fans


Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia should sit together in the interest of democracy, says lawyer barrister Rafiqul Haque who defends both former prime ministers in court.


A Cumbrian factory worker has won Â£3,000 for his repetitive strain injury claim for compensation after suffering injury at work.

Cumbrian factory worker wins repetitive strain injury claim for compensation


The Winnipeg Jets have acquired forward Eric Fehr from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Danick Paquette and Winnipeg's fourth-round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

The Jets acquire Eric Fehr from Washington Capitals


Turkey will join forces with Azerbaijan to establish an arms production company in Baku, Today's Zaman reported.

Turkey, Azerbaijan to establish arms production company


AT&T has launched ConnecTech, a 50-state home services care program that is designed to take customer service, and the company's own support capabilities, to the next level.

AT&T launches home services care program


The Senate unanimously confirmed Dr. Nirav R. Shah as state health commissioner this afternoon.

Senate confirms state health commissioner


``The pharma industry was not very happy with the Budget proposals. It was expecting lots of incentives and tax reliefs for the future growth and to be competative in the domestic as well as overseas markets. The industry now hopes for some relief measures to be included before the passage of the Budget''.

Pharma industry was not very happy with Budget proposals:


IKEA stopped selling all minced meat products from its main supplier, two days after taking its trademark meatballs from the same Swedish supplier off menus over concerns they contained horsemeat.

IKEA stops selling all minced meat products from main supplier


Indian authorities released four Pakistani prisoners following an announcement by Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram.


The United Nations will evacuate about 400 staff and family members from Egypt today and will temporarily base them in Cyprus, a spokesman said.

UN to evacuate about 400 staff, family members from Egypt


The quake hit in eastern Myanmar, about 110 km from Chiang Rai, Thailand, the survey reported.


Bernama reported that the tin price on the Kuala Lumpur Tin Market closed slightly higher at USD 14,720 per tonne although there was no change in pricing on the London Metal Exchange.

Tin price closes slightly higher at USD 14,720 per tonne


Maria Sharapova has advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals by beating Peng Shuai of China 6-4, 6-2.

Sharapova advances to Wimbledon quarterfinals


European stock markets closed mixed, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index of top companies down 0.9 percent at 5,758.


Bermuda is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year, and a new exhibition called ``Jamestown and Bermuda:


Cochin Haneefa, renowned director-actor, passed away at Chennai's Ramchandra Hospital, where he was admitted after he suffered from a liver problem following a heart attack last morning.


The eurozone needs a common finance minister and should consider issuing region-wide bonds to help pull it out of its economic crisis, said International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde.

Eurozone needs a common finance minister:


Justice Markandey Katju, known for having delivered several path-breaking verdicts, retired as judge of the Supreme Court on Monday.


Irish online betting exchange Intrade, which ceased trading after uncovering possible financial irregularities, has asked members to waive part of their account balances for now to help fill a $700,000 hole so it can avoid liquidation.

Intrade asks members to help fill $700,000 hole


With obesity rates on the rise, scientists have discovered six new obesity genes that may be responsible for appetite control and eating problems.

Scientists discover six new obesity genes


Georgian opposition is planning to hold a rally today to mark the 2nd anniversary of forced disperse of mass meeting on November 2007 in the capital city.


CRFS has appointed Nick Balon as General Manager.


Maple Valley-based Rock Creek Select 10U, 11U, 15U is holding private tryouts for the 2013 baseball season.


Days after a Sri Lankan priest was attacked at Tanjavur, suspected pro-Tamil men on Monday assaulted another priest at the Central railway station.


King Mswati III of Swaziland who is on a three day visit in the island at the invitation of the President is seen visiting the Gem and jewellery exchange.

King Mswati III visits the Gem and jewellery exchange


Qatar said on Monday that it will give $2m towards a new anti-crime centre in Singapore as global police organisation Interpol opened its annual assembly in the gas-rich emirate.


Perry is picking a fight with House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, who is not.


CARLTON veteran Heath Scotland has been charged over his part IN a wild pub brawl.

Carlton's Heath Scotland charged over pub brawl


Millions of older people face shrinking Social Security checks next year, the first time in a generation that payments would not rise.

Millions face shrinking Social Security checks


Country Fire Authority brigades will receive 4000 new pagers for this fire season in a $2 million boost to the emergency paging system.

Country fire Authority to receive 4000 new pagers for fire season


An anti-parliament protest in Riga developed into riots on Tuesday, as about 1,000 protesters started to smash glass in the parliament windows.

Anti-parliament protest in Riga develops into riots


No injuries were reported last night when shots were fired at a school van on the North Side, city police said.


The 'human safaris' scandal in the Andaman Islands has reached the British Parliament, with MPs tabling a motion calling on India to close the illegal road that cuts through the Jarawa tribe's reserve.

'Human safaris' scandal in the Andaman Islands has reached the British Parliament


A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of Cuba as Paloma continues barreling toward the Cayman Islands.

Hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba


Morocco broke up two Al-Qaeda linked cells and arrested nine people including a Yemeni national and a former Italian resident, the interior ministry said on Friday.

Morocco breaks up two Al-Qaeda cells: ministry


And reputation at once spread everywhere, through all of the surrounding Galilean countryside.


A Stamford man pleaded guilty Wednesday to domestic assault, obstructing justice and to 106 counts of violating court orders.

Stamford man pleads guilty to domestic assault


Various news organizations have reported that former Austin Peay pitcher George Sherrill was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the LA Dodgers today.

Former govs pitcher Sherrill traded from Orioles to Dodgers


Sarah Silverman is making an admittedly ``indecent proposal'' to the billionaire Republican backer, Sheldon Adelson, with the hope of shining light on the political sway a few wealthy donors have in the modern campaign arena.

Sarah Silverman makes ``indecent proposal'' to billionaire Sheldon Adelson


Mark Wakefield and Joel Kaldahl produced the decisive win at No. 2 doubles Monday, helping Spencer turn the tables on Storm Lake with a 5-4 victory over the Tornadoes.


Indian shares provisionally ended flat on Wednesday, as weak European peers hit investor sentiment during the latter half of the session.


A Kagiso man will appear in a Johannesburg court on Thursday facing seven charges ranging from rape to attempted murder, Gauteng police said.


Nicola Roberts is 'thankful' she can borrow clothes from designers.

Nicola Roberts 'thankful' to borrow clothes


Kansas City, KS - Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen signed a contract extension with the club on Monday that keeps him with Sporting through the 2013 season, with an option for 2014 as well.

Nielsen signs extension with Sporting kc


US stock futures point to a sharply lower opening Tuesday morning, as traders turn cautious ahead of the two-day meeting of the Federal Reserve starting today amid concerns about recovery.

US stock futures point to sharply lower opening


New Delhi, Aug 7 US Ambassador Nancy J Powell today said more opportunities were opening up for women now allowing younger women to see broader career possibilities.

More opportunities opening up for women:


Pullela Gopi Chand feels it is time to focus on the challenge ahead in the 2010 Commonwealth Games rather than on issues like pull-outs.


A NORTH-EAST offshore wind farm, capable of powering about 40,000 homes, has started producing electricity.

North-EAST offshore wind farm starts producing electricity


FINALLY, a book which confirms that introverts are not oddballs and social chumps, and that silence is underrated.


0 Comment New Delhi, Dec 2 The Indian government Wednesday said it favoured 'quiet talks' to resolve the Kashmir dispute.

Government favours quiet talks on Kashmir:


Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher met with media members earlier today for his usual Monday press conference.

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher meets the press:


A Fort Bragg soldier died last week following a noncombat incident in Iraq, the Department of Defense announced Sunday.

Bragg soldier dies in noncombat incident


PanelFinder, a new platform which has been designed to help research agencies gain access to samples, has gone live after a year in beta mode.


The US ambassador to Libya and three other members of the embassy staff were killed after the protesters threw rockets at the US consulate in Benghazi on Tuesday.


India will host three international cricket series from August 2012 to March next year, involving 10 Tests, five one-dayers and four Twenty20 Internationals, the BCCI said on Tuesday.

India to host three international cricket series


International publisher pigFACTORY Music has appointed Anita Surace-Perrone as its new director of copyright administration.

PigFACTORY appoints new director of copyright administration


Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band perform during their Wrecking Ball tour at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band perform at Oracle Arena in Oakland


The protest against petrol price hike continued in the city even on Wednesday.

Protests against petrol price hike continue


India test launched a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Russian-built guided missile frigate Tarkash off the coast of Goa on Wednesday, May 22, RIA Novosti reported citing a defense ministry source.

India test launches BrahMos supersonic cruise missile


Nokia will expand its Budapest office by transforming it into a regional centre, according to The Budapest Times.

Nokia to expand Budapest office into regional centre


Wheeling really does need a dog park, as several local residents have pointed out by forming an organization to promote the project.


Peruvian stock index dropped 4.16 percent to its lowest level in more than two years on Thursday on slipping metal prices and the Andean nation's slow economic expansion in March.

Peruvian stock index drops to lowest level in more than two years


The US House overwhelmingly passed a bill Thursday to ban insider trading by members of Congress and to impose new ethics requirements on lawmakers and federal agency officials.

House passes bill banning insider trading


Farm activity has grinded to a halt in west central Wisconsin and other areas hit by the heavy rains and floods over the past week.


Angelina Jolie wants to be her children's ''friend'' when they are teenagers.

Angelina Jolie wants to be her children's friend


Brazil added a net 252,067 payroll jobs in May, the Labor Ministry said on Monday.


Farmers would now be allowed to carry out contract farming to facilitate third-party investment.

Farmers should be allowed contract farming:


A US medical helicopter crashed on an isolated ranch in a national forest early yesterday, killing a patient and three crew members and strewing debris over a wide area.


INVESTIGATORS searched a wrecked luxury hotel in north-western Pakistan for evidence yesterday after a suicide bombing killed 11 people, including aid workers, in what the UN condemned as a ``heinous terrorist attack''.

Investigators search hotel after suicide bombing


Australia and New Zealand have agreed to relax border security between their two countries.

Australia and New Zealand to relax border security


Home emergency specialist HomeServe continues to grow its international businesses and in the UK is making progress in simplifying and refocusing the business.

HomeServe continues to grow international businesses


Demonstrators roll a garbage container to build a barricade during a rally in support of the Aysen region social movement, in Valparaiso city, about 121 km northwest of Santiago March 21, 2012.

Demonstrators build a barricade during a rally in support of the Aysen region social movement, in Valparaiso city


The Jockey Club will offer a voluntary checkoff program for all North American owners and breeders who submit their foal registration applications on or after January 1.

The Jockey Club to offer voluntary checkoff program


UK actor John Cleese and singer Toni Braxton are the latest celebrities to face major money woes.

John Cleese, Toni Braxton latest to face major money woes


Charlie Sheen has filed for divorce from his third wife, Brooke Mueller, a week after he was released from a New York hospital following an alleged alcohol-fueled rampage at an upscale hotel.

Charlie Sheen files for divorce from third wife, Brooke Mueller


Actress Farrah Fawcett, who has been battling cancer for almost three years, has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital, according to news reports.


The US on Saturday dismissed remarks attributed to its Special Af-Pak Envoy Richard Holbrooke that the Obama administration would not accept any slackness by the Pakistan Army in the fight against Taliban due to the military's engagement in flood relief efforts.

US dismiss remarks attributed to Holbrooke


alli, a trade mark of GlaxoSmithKline, is planning to launch new chewable tablets for overweight adults, which are to be on sale in pharmacies in the UK in April 2011.

Alli to launch new chewable tablets for overweight adults


André Rieu, the Dutch violinist and conductor brings his spectacular production to Denmark .

André Rieu brings his spectacular production to Denmark


Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith discuss Jon Gruden's comments that he agrees with Skip Bayless and thinks Tim Tebow can be a successful quarterback in the NFL.

Jon Gruden agrees with Skip Bayless about Tebow


A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Native Americans are four times more likely to die from H1N1, than members of other racial and ethnic groups.

Native Americans more likely to die from H1N1


Authorities say a 39-year-old Killdeer man has been killed in a tractor accident.


Former world champion Vuyani Bungu is one of a number of experts who believe the fight that claimed the life of East London boxer Samora Msophi should have been stopped after the first round.


Nokia has introduced the new Nokia 3720 classic, an IP-54 certified mobile phone designed to resist water, dust and shock.


Kosovo Serb leader Marko Jakšić says that the Serbs will form their own parliament in Kosovo after the May 11 elections.


The Apprentice has been fantastic TV but as ``the job interview from hell'' it hasn't got started.

The Apprentice has been fantastic TV but...


Voter turnout is currently sitting at 77% with vote counts from 12 402 districts still outstanding, IEC chairperson Brigalia Bam said on Thursday.


A candle left burning in a fireplace caused a small fire early Saturday in a Fargo mobile home.


BG Group has made a new oil discovery in the pre-salt Santos Basin, offshore Brazil, the third from the BM-S-11 concession area.

BG Group makes new oil discovery in Santos Basin, offshore Brazil


Scotty Robertson, the first head coach in the history of the Jazz, died Thursday in Ruston, La., after a long battle with cancer.

Scotty Robertson, first coach of the Jazz, dies


New research launched today shows that family and friends are a key factor in influencing people with hearing problems to seek help.

Family 'key' in influencing people with hearing problems


Green Tire Bike Shop, a year-old St. Paul, MN, bike specialty shop which generated more than $537,000 in revenues during its 12 months in operation, filed for Chap.


New Zealand is offering its constructive experience in promoting science and technology in the country to be shared with Malaysia, especially in its effort in strengthening science literacy.

New Zealand offers experience in promoting science


Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that Lautner will be joining Cruise for the aerial adventure Northern Lights.

Taylor Lautner joins Tom Cruise in Northern Lights


Less than 24 hours after announcing he was resigning, University of Florida coach Urban Meyer announced he is only taking an indefinite leave of absence.


LIRR operates holiday schedule for Presidents Day The Long Island Rail Road will operate on a holiday schedule Monday in observance of Presidents Day, with some branches getting extra trains, and service in other areas halted.

Lirr operates holiday schedule for Presidents Day


Christian Post Reporter Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber's recently adopted dog almost died Friday after he ingested a bunch of backyard rocks.

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber's adopted dog almost dies


Rep. Laura Richardson, campaigning in a newly created district, made her pitch for the newspaper's endorsement by saying: ``I am this district.''

Rep. Laura Richardson: ``I am this district''


Filmmaker Karan Johar, known for hits like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and the recent My Name Is Khan, has announced that he wants to launch a new face under his banner Dharma Productions.


A teenager has been stabbed to death in a fight outside a nightclub in Croydon.


TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ― The only woman on Florida's death row, who was convicted for her role in the murders of a Jacksonville couple, lost an appeal Thursday in the state Supreme Court.

Only woman on Florida's death row loses appeal


Fish is not only the stuff to eat and relish, it has huge medicinal values and the can be used as a medicine for various diseases.


South African inflation may reach the upper end of the central bank's 3 percent to 6 percent target range ``sooner than expected'' as oil and food prices increase, Governor Gill Marcus said.

South African inflation may reach upper end of target


Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary sold five million shares in the airline at €3.75 per share on June 5th.


New Delhi, Aug 21 More and more trucks are now making it to Jammu and Kashmir carrying food and other essential commodities, the home ministry said Thursday.

More trucks make it to Jammu, Kashmir Valley


Bord Gáis is to create 500 jobs over the next three years in its wind energy and green economy sections.


Morgan Stanley said Wednesday that it is scaling back its residential mortgage business and ending its lending program in the United Kingdom, becoming the latest victim of the ravaged home lending business.

Morgan Stanley to scale back residential mortgage business


The Atlanta Braves unveiled a new alternate home uniform Monday that is based on the attire worn when the team moved from Milwaukee in 1966, with Aaron as its biggest star.


Jake Shears, lead singer of the Scissor Sisters, has spoken out against homophobic bullying and said he is proud to be a gay role model.


The expected plea of a nursing home manager to charges that he stole drugs from residents has been postponed to Oct. 27, officials said.


Madonna won a High Court case against the Mail on Sunday and will donate damages to her charity, Raising Malawi.


LOCAL business leaders have welcomed findings in a retail expert's report on how to revive the high street.

Local business leaders welcome report on reviving the high street


Local experts recently weighed in on the health of the housing market in Arkansas and Faulkner County.

Local experts weigh in on health of housing market


DWIGHT Howard broke Wilt Chamberlain's nearly 50-year-old NBA record for the most free-throw attempts in a game, making 21 of 39 in Orlando Magic's 117-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

Dwight Howard breaks NBA record for most free-throw attempts in a game


Florida coach Urban Meyer has dismissed freshman safety Jonathan Dowling from the team for an undisclosed violation of team rules.

Florida dismisses freshman safety Jonathan Dowling


With cost cutting being the main agenda of the corporate sector now, web based companies have been thankful, for the boon of open source software and cloud computing.

Web based companies open to open source software


JaMarcus Russell appeared in court Tuesday morning in downtownMobile.


Yahoo Inc co-founder Jerry Yang resigned from the struggling Internet company on Tuesday.


With fellow personnel still grieving and performing, the groomer killed by a circus elephant was identified following an autopsy Saturday.


An obese Ottawa man has lost custody of his two children, and one of the main factors in the judge's decision was the man's weight.

Obese Ottawa man loses custody of children


Franklin Covey Co., a global provider of productized training and consulting services, has been invited to present at the ROTH Capital Partners 24th Annual Conference.

Franklin Covey Co. to present at the ROTH Capital Partners 24th Annual conference


Airborne will pay over 23 million dollars to settle a class action lawsuit over false advertising.


Two south Wood County teachers have earned professional certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the state Department of Instruction announced Wednesday.

Two Wood County teachers earn certifications


London, Penguin is set to launch a social network for teenaged bookworms called Spinebreakers, to keep them interested in reading.

Penguin to launch social network for bookworms


A Yemen court on Monday sentenced six suspected Al-Qaeda militants to death for a spate of deadly attacks on government and Western targets in the impoverished country.

Yemenis sentenced to death for spate of attacks


Sachin Tendulkar has hit his 50th Test century, against South Africa, becoming the first man to reach that feat.


Alfredo Aceves, who was a late scratch from Pawtucket's home opener on Thursday, could be heading to Boston today.


Lennar Corp , the third-largest US homebuilder, swung to a quarterly profit, sending its shares up in premarket trading.


Maicon has completed a move from Inter Milan to Manchester City, the Premier League club have confirmed.

Maicon completes move to Manchester City


Scouts in the East Carolina Council-White Oak River District will collect non-perishable food items for local food pantries in Onslow County Saturday.


RING and WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward said he plans to return to the ring as a 168-pounder in September and mentioned former WBC middleweight titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. as a potential opponent.


A Webb City man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop early Wednesday in Joplin.


Daniel Radcliffe lost his confidence after 'Harry Potter', fearing he was not a good enough actor.


In the wake of the international nuclear market opening up for India, the first consignment of natural uranium of 60 tonnes from French nuclear supplier AREVA Inc. arrived at the Nuclear Fuel Complex here on Tuesday.

First consignment of natural uranium arrives


Amsterdam plans sober party for Dutch inauguration The Dutch capital is known for boozy stag nights and pot-smoking tourists.


Pakistan hockey team chief coach, Shahid Ali Khan said the Greenshirts benefitted from the silly mistakes of the Indian defence to post a 6-3 win to qualify for the final of Champions Challenge Cup here on Saturday.

We benefitted from their silly mistakes:


An unnamed source told ShowBizSpy that Pattinson is interested in playing a villainous role -- particularly a serial killer.

Could Robert Pattinson play a serial killer?


``School will be back in session on Tuesday,'' Putty said.


Video footage of Harry Connick Jr impersonating a black preacher in a comedy sketch has some Australians accusing him of hypocrisy.

Harry Connick Jr impersonated black preacher


A federal judge dismisses a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Pike County Jailer and other county officials.

Federal judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit


Manufacturer Manitowoc Co. says it has completed the sale of its Marine business to an Italian ship builder.

Manitowoc Co. completes sale of Marine business


The stars were gathered on Sunday at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles for the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards,presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Stars gathered at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards


ABC7's Sam Ford has confirmed with the DC Board of Elections that Barry has filed to run for his third consecutive term.


As some of you may know, Colin Farrell, Johnny Depp, and Jude Law have agreed to replace the late Heath Ledger in his last film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.


The quetzal, a striking bird in danger of extinction, has tripled its numbers in Mexico after 25 years of conservation efforts, the Environment Secretariat said Saturday.

The quetzal, a bird in danger of extinction, triples numbers in Mexico


A gunman with a shirt over his face robbed an ice cream truck at Hayes Avenue and Second Street in the Southwest part of the city, Warren police said today.


>ELCA News Blog >September 15, 2009 Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society tops '2009 AAHSA Ziegler' list >By Melissa Ramirez Cooper, ELCA News Service The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society ranks first as the largest not-for-profit senior living organization in the United States, according to the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging and Ziegler Senior Living Finance.


N. Zealand lawmaker says oil slick captain should hang Officials said salvage crews reboarded the crippled Rena, which is the focus of a stop-start operation to pump remaining oil from its fuel tanks and prevent further pollution in the environmentally sensitive Bay of Plenty.


French drinks company Pernod Ricard, which is preparing to raise new capital from shareholders this week, said Wednesday that sales in the three months to March fell 2 per cent after distributors and wholesalers cut stocks.


Consultant Neil Gibson from Oxford Economics, pictured, who has prepared a report setting the groundwork for the development of an economic strategy for the island, said that future prosperity needed to be built on established Guernsey traits.

'Future prosperity must be built on Guernsey traits'


Over 50 vendors lined up on Main Street in Hannibal Saturday for Twain on Main.


Transit visa problems have delayed the departure of three cricketers selected in the Indian squad for the West Indies tour.


``I experiment, but not as much. But I do know that today's generation likes a lot of colours. They wear bright pink or yellow shoes with a black dress. I think this generation is into colours a lot,'' the 32- year-old said here during the photoshoot for footwear brand Metro Shoes.


A Tibetan rights group has released graphic video of what it says is a Buddhist nun engulfed in flames on a city street in one of several apparent self-immolation protests against Chinese rule.

Tibetan rights group releases graphic video of Buddhist nun engulfed in flames as protest


Manu Ginobili cooled off on Saturday, finishing with 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting, three rebounds and two assists.


Susan Boyle made it to the finals on ``Britain's Got Talent!''


Regional Development Bank, the largest development bank with the third largest branch network of 253 branches in Sri Lanka, announced that they have chosen Polaris Financial Technology, a leading global financial technology company along with MillenniumIT, a part of London Stock Exchange Group, to implement Polaris' state of the art intellect core banking solution.

Regional Development bank to implement Polaris' intellect core banking solution


(Serik Kovlanbayev) Kazakhstan will continue to develop nuclear power, Prime Minister Karim Massimov said October 4, Novosti-Kazakhstan reported.

Kazakhstan to continue to develop nuclear power


American rapper Jay-Z answered his critics, notably Oasis's Noel Gallagher, with a performance at Britain's famous Glastonbury music festival that was received with rapturous cheers.


El Camino College near Torrance will host a ``transfer fair'' with more than 35 university representatives from 10 am to 1 pm Thursday on the library lawn.

El Camino College to host 'transfer fair'


Social Security will change in 2010, but not to a retiree's benefit at this point.


New York, Indian actor Freida Pinto took New York City by storm with a glamorous red carpet premiere of her new film ``Trishna'' which released Friday at the IFC Centre and Lincoln Plaza in New York and The Landmark in Los Angeles.


The first stage of the Tour of California was canceled Sunday because of heavy snow and icy road conditions.

First stage of Tour of California cancelled because of snow


Evidently McCain's surrogates want us to believe that he should get credit for inventing the Blackberry.


South Dakota State University officials notified students and employees that the University Police Department has closed its investigation of a reported sexual assault made last Thursday night, December 2.

University police close investigation into reported assault


A San Diego taxi cab driver was beaten severely after he crashed into a crowd.

San Diego taxi driver beaten after crash


As the world celebrates Earth Day today, a prominent Sikh saint from India who has spearheaded a campaign for a pollution-free environment brings a green message to BC


A Danish TV reporter has been convicted of animal cruelty for killing 12 aquarium fish with shampoo for a consumer affairs show.

Danish TV reporter convicted for killing aquarium fish with shampoo


Garmai was laid to rest last Saturday; following her home-going service that brought together over 1000 persons from various parts of the city at the God's Family Church Int'l in Paynesville, outside Monrovia.


AP Business Writer Centene Corp. cut its 2012 earnings forecast again on Friday, as the Medicaid coverage provider cited higher-than-expected health care use in Texas, problems with coverage in Kentucky and the flu season.

Insurer Centene cuts 2012 forecast again


Russia has expressed support for a greater role by India in Afghanistan, saying that both Russia and India were on the ``same side'' in their fight against international terrorism.

Russia supports greater role by India in Afghanistan


Texas had in home visits with Corey Joseph and Tristan Thompson yesterday.


Team India has reached Canberra for a three days practice match against the ACT Invitational eleven that starts on Thursday.


Katribu Partylist slams today government's ``Pantawid'' program in rural barangays and plans to file electioneering charges against local government units to the Commission on Election.

Katribu slams government ``Pantawid'' program;


Asia, has announced that AXN HD will launch in Malaysia on 16 June 2010 on the Astro platform.


The tourism sector is expected to contribute RM2.8 billion in revenue to Terengganu in 2010, more than the RM2.6 billion last year.

Tourism to contribute RM2.8 billion revenue to Terengganu


As part of a proposed settlement with environmental groups, St. Louis-based Patriot Coal has agreed to phase out mountaintop removal mining at several of its mines in West Virginia, saying the controversial mining practice isn't in the company's best interest.

Patriot coal to phase out mountaintop removal mining


Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell, who inherited the job from Sarah Palin and was credited with restoring calm after her tumultuous tenure, won the GOP gubernatorial primary Tuesday.


US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a $6.8 million dollar grant to rehabilitate the primary runway at Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho.

US Transportation Secretary LaHood announces $6.8 million grant for Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field


NA MP assured that EU will surely condemn Hungary and for that reason there is no need for Armenia to demand from the EU to leave out Hungary.


The Lady Mocs soccer team fell 2-1 to Appalachian State on a bright, windy Sunday afternoon at the ASU Soccer Stadium.

Soccer falls 2-1 to Appalachian State Sunday afternoon


A former St. Paul school district junior high teacher from Cambridge pled guilty to felony first degree criminal sexual conduct on May 3.

Former junior high teacher pleads guilty


AP Mar 4, 2013 09:03:47 AM Dutch police say they have arrested a 19-year-old Romanian woman in connection with a major art heist from the Kunsthal gallery in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Dutch police arrest Romanian woman in connection with major art heist


The parents of a 7-year-old boy who starved to death in the care of his mother's ex-boyfriend have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the agencies that administer child-welfare services in Denver and Jefferson counties.

Parents of boy who starved to death file lawsuit


An Iranian opposition website said opposition politician Ebrahim Yazdi was detained early on Monday, a day after pro-reform protesters clashed with security forces in Tehran.

Iran website says opposition figure Yazdi detained


A school bus driver who failed to report an accident Thursday has been charged with a misdemeanor.

School bus driver fails to report accident


``I'm just so fed up with political correctness,'' said Rock, who is ``proudly'' supporting Republican candidate Mitt Romney.

Kid Rock 'fed up with political correctness'


Unpredictable weather and windy conditions failed to dampen the spirit of Malaysian archers Mohd Salam Sidik and Zulkifli Mat Zin who advanced to the knockout stage when archery competitions of the 13th Beijing Paralympics got underway Tuesday.

Unpredictable weather fails to dampen spirit of archers


Chinese consumer confidence is expected to keep growing in the coming year as most consumers believe the recession is behind them, according to a survey released by global marketing research firm ACNielsen, the China Daily reported today.

Chinese consumer confidence to keep growing


Police in Connecticut say a woman attempting to reconcile with her husband handcuffed herself to him as he slept and then bit him on his torso and arms.

Woman handcuffs herself to husband, then bites him


Duke is doing its part to keep pace in its arms race on Tobacco Road.


The Congress, which is facing the brunt of Team Anna's anti-corruption campaign, on Tuesday condemned the attempted attack on social activist Arvind Kejriwal at a public rally in Lucknow, saying the party opposed violence.


STUDIO 77 will on May 30 host Aristotle's Plot, a film shot in Zimbabwe and Cameroon in 1996 which questions the role of an African filmmaker and what an African film should be.


MoneySupermarket, a UK-based price comparison site for financial services, is acquiring advice site MoneySavingExpert from founder Martin Lewis, for £87 million.

MoneySupermarket to acquire MoneySavingExpert for £87 million


Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will arrive in New Delhi today on a four-day visit to India.

Hosni Mubarak arrives in New Delhi today


Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe arrived in Finland for a working visit on Wednesday, the presidency said.


South Africa shut down its Embassy in Libya on Sunday night and evacuated 30 of its nationals from the strife-torn country.


The African Union urged the Security Council on Friday to approve a UN peacekeeping force for Somalia to help the new government there restore peace and stability after 18 years of anarchy.

African Union urges UN force for Somalia


Garfield Farm Museum, located on Garfield Road in Campton Hills, will host a prairie walk with Jerome Johnson at 9 am on Saturday, Sept. 8.

Garfield Farm Museum hosts prairie walk on Sept. 8


Schools are reopening in Cherokee County, a week earlier than most metro Atlanta district, and the first subject is how to deal with the heat.


Police have named the diver whose body was found in Jackson Bay on the West Coast.


What do Syrian rebels want? ``The vast majority of Syrian opposition activists, according to a new, systematic survey of more than 1,000 of them, express relatively moderate views about Islamic issues. They also voice support for many key democratic values -- and most look to the West and other democracies for inspiration and protection.''


Chennai , May 17 After drawing a blank in 2004 Lok Sabha polls, for the first time since its inception, AIADMK will now enter Parliament after five years.

AIADMK entering Parliament after five years


San Francisco police say a 65-year-old woman has died after getting hit by a college shuttle bus as she crossed a street.

Woman dies after getting hit by ucsf shuttle bus as she crossed a street


Vermont's attorney general is investigating a police officer-involved shooting in Rutland in which an officer exchanged fire with a man who fled a traffic stop.

Attorney general to investigate police shooting


A suspicious man has been spotted stalking kids in Bloomfield on Essex and Sunset avenues.

Suspicious man stalking kids in Bloomfield


Square Enix teased fans of the Pocket Gamer Gold Award-winning DS RPG with a possible sequel to The World Ends With You back in April, when Tetsuya Nomura said the team was looking at '...the future of The World Ends With You franchise.

Square Enix teases a possible sequel to the World Ends With You


Lady Gaga has broken things off with her former boyfriend, Luc Carl, according to reports.

Lady Gaga breaks up with boyfriend Luc Carl


US presidential contender Barack Obama pledged Wednesday to maintain a ``special relationship'' with Israel after meetings in Jerusalem as part of his weeklong Mideast tour, which also featured low-key meetings with Palestinian leaders in the West Bank.

Obama pledges to maintain 'special relationship' with Israel


South Korea lifted a ban on US beef imports Thursday, with President Lee Myung-bak urging the nation to move past a dispute that has paralyzed his government with protest over mad cow disease concerns.

South Korea lifts ban on US beef imports


Swiss shares closed broadly lower in thin trade reflecting a dearth of market-moving news amid a local half-day holiday, led down by sharp losses in Credit Suisse on speculation that the bank faces more subprime writedowns.


AN indigenous business will tackle multinational football maker Sherrin in a symbolic victory for Aboriginal employment and Australian manufacturing.

Indigenous business tackles multinational football maker Sherrin


A new report suggests nearly half of Canadian baby boomers either have high blood pressure or will develop it within the next few years.

Half of baby boomers will have high blood pressure:


McLaren have made major changes to their 2011 race car just days ahead of the season opener in Australia.


Singer Nick Lachey and former ``TRL'' host Vanessa Minnillo have broken up after three years together, according to People.com.

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo break up


Reality stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are reportedly planning to have a baby to keep them in the media spotlight.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag plan baby to keep them in spotlight


Hezbollah urged France to ``rein in Israeli aggressiveness'' amid heightened concern in Beirut over recent Israeli warnings to the Shiite militant movement and its backer Syria.

Hezbollah urges France to 'rein in' Israel


A Topeka restaurant owner has been convicted of harboring illegal immigrants, including one who died after complaining he was being forced to work.

Topeka restaurant owner convicted of harboring illegal immigrants


Brown has left the Tigers after 40 matches for the club.


Rural/Metro Corp., a provider of ambulance, fire and other safety services, said it agreed to be acquired by private-equity firm WarburgPincus in a deal valued at $438.2 million.

Rural/Metro agrees to be acquired for $438.2 million


Actress SOFIA VERGARA is single again after splitting from her boyfriend, according to a US report.


Clemson, SC -Clemson Head Coach Oliver Purnell has agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2013-14 season.

Oliver Purnell agrees to contract extension


As another gesture of conservative post-election shock and frustration, the notorious Glenn Beck dunked an Obama figurine into a jar of pee on television under the premise of ``art.''

Performance artist Glenn Beck dunks an Obama figurine into a jar of Pee


Eighty five passengers travelling from Patna to Hyderabad via Delhi had a close shave here on Thursday when their Indigo flight 6E-385 suffered a bird-hit on the runway of Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport.

Passengers at Patna airport have a close shave


The man who shot and killed an apparent intruder told a 911 dispatcher that the man charged him twice, before he pulled the trigger.

Man who killed intruder told dispatcher the man charged twice


A 36-year-old Warren man was charged Monday in the weekend rape of a woman.