The European Commission has granted a EUR 100 million support to Serbia's budget, in order to help the country's economic recovery and reduce the consequences of the global economic crisis, the Serbian Tanjug reports.

European Commission grants EUR 100 million support to Serbia


The secretary general of the Episcopal Conference of Colombia said that child rapists, such as Luis Alfredo Garavito, alias ``La Bestia'', should receive treatment in a psychiatric ward and not receive life imprisonment.

Child rapists should receive treatment, not life imprisonment:


Ukrainian Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairman-in-Office Leonid Kozhara has called to step up cooperation in conflict resolution, strengthen peace and security in the OSCE region on the occasion of the Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation.

Ukrainian Foreign minister calling for strengthening of peace and security in OSCE region


Adolf Hitler led Nazis tried to train dogs to talk, read and spell to help them win World War II, new research has revealed.


New Delhi, Jun 9 RBI will come out with a paper on the banking structure in the country discussing issues like consolidation even as it prepares to issue new bank licences after a decade.

RBI to come out with paper on banking structure:


Massachusetts has had a record number of beach closures so far this season, mainly due to high bacteria levels caused by heavy rainfall.

Mass. has record number of beach closures


N.Bayarmaa set a new national record for the seventh time in 37th Mongolian National Weightlifting Championship, which was organized by the Mongolian Weightlifting Federation in sport hall of Khuch sport committee on March 27-28, 2011.


The human rights defenders have been disappointed over growing violence with dwindling security in the country.

Rights defenders disappointed over growing violence


Airlines for America, the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, today commended the US Navy and the US Department of Agriculture for its ongoing commitment to development and use of biofuels in its ``Great Green Fleet'' demonstration, which included flights powered by advanced biofuels.

Airlines for America (A4A) commends the US Navy for its ongoing commitment to biofuels, 'Great Green Fleet' demonstration


The European Union says it will send at least four warships for anti-piracy patrols off Somalia starting in December.

EU sending warships on anti-piracy patrol off Somalia


Former Arrows team boss Tom Walkinshaw has died at the age of 64 after a long battle with cancer.

Former F1 team chief Tom Walkinshaw dies


A bull rhino has been killed near Mossel Bay and its horns cut off, police said yesterday.


Johnny Jones, a member of two LSU NCAA Final Four teams as a player and assistant coach, was named on Friday as the 21st men's head basketball coach at LSU by LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva.

Former tiger player Johnny Jones named 21st coach at LSU


Creamfields is set to go Dutch again this August as the Go Dutch Arena returns to the Daresbury festival.


A Washington County 911 supervisor has confirmed that police are searching for an armed man who threatened the staff of a medical office located at 1000 Waterdam Plaza in McMurray.


Kerrie Moreau, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, discovered that BH4 or tetrahydrobiopterin plays a key role in arterial health of women.

Tetrahydrobiopterin plays a key role in arterial health of women


A 5 magnitude earthquake jolted most parts of Bangladesh early Sunday with some students from Dhaka University were injured.

5 magnitude earthquake jolts most parts of Bangladesh


In response to what it dubbed the ``continued, unprecedented fuel costs,'' Delta Air Lines will add a fuel surcharge to SkyMiles award tickets originating from the US and Canada.

Delta adds fuel surcharge to award tickets


Two ferry operators have been fined a total of S$286,766 for anti-competitive behaviour.

Two ferry operators fined for anti-competitive behaviour


Uttarakhand chief minister Vijay Bahuguna on Wednesday won the Sitarganj assembly seat by a record margin of 39,954 votes over his nearest BJP rival to retain the top post.

Uttarakhand chief minister Vijay Bahuguna wins Sitarganj assembly seat


Jessica Simpson, pictured on the cover of Elle magazine, has given birth to a girl.


But the Better Business Bureau is warning troubled families to beware of misleading debt settlement companies.

Better Business Bureau warns against debt settlement companies


A Selma man has been charged with stealing materials from numerous construction sites in Wake and Johnston counties, police said Tuesday.

Man charged with stealing materials from construction sites


Air Jamaica is increasing its seat capacity from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to both Barbados and Grenada, effective April 1, 2008.

Air Jamaica increases seats to Barbados and Grenada


Jack Black hides his bad films ``like a sexually transmitted disease''.


Gaopeng, the group buy joint venture between Groupon and Tencent, has admitted to selling counterfeit Tissot watches.

Gaopeng admits to selling counterfeit Tissot watches


The UN refugee agency says a Libyan woman who claimed she was raped by Gadhafi troops has arrived in Romania.

Libyan woman who claimed rape arrives in Romania


Sen. Mary Landrieu , D-La., touted the success of New Orleans charter schools on MSNBC's ``Morning Joe'' Tuesday.

Sen. Mary Landrieu touts New Orleans charter schools on 'Morning Joe'


MemphisRap.com relaunches website with enhanced digital music services, video and features for those in the music and entertainment industry.


A Ridgeway man who pleaded guilty Tuesday to shooting his estranged wife after she found him hiding under her bed could spend the rest of his life in prison.


X-ray scanners pulled from US airports Updated: 00:55, Sunday January 20, 2013 America's Transportation Security Administration says controversial X-ray security scanners that caused an uproar for showing revealing images of passengers are going to be retired from all US airports.


FARMLAND between Henham and Elsenham ``might be suitable for an eco-town'' according to the latest Government evaluation, revealed today.

Farmland 'might' be suitable for eco-town:


Nick Markakis, out for the past three weeks with a small disk herniation in his neck, has been cleared to resume baseball activities and will be on a three-day progression to return to spring games.

Markakis cleared to resume baseball activities


Former fugitive Tony Mokbel has admitted to heading a multi-million dollar drug syndicate, bringing to an end one of the last chapters in Melbourne's gangland war.


NEW YORK -Janet Jackson was released from a Montreal hospital just two hours after she arrived, a spokeswoman for the facility said Tuesday, but it was still not clear why she was admitted.


Omaha police have launched a murder investigation after the discovery over the weekend of the bodies of a man and woman at a Dundee-area home.

Omaha police launch murder investigation


Ten days after they granted right-hander Chris Young his unconditional release, the Washington Nationals welcomed him back with a minor league deal on Thursday.

Nationals welcome Chris Young back on a minor league deal


A Kent man is accused of forcing an 18-year-old developmentally disabled high school student into prostitution.

Kent man accused of forcing disabled student into prostitution


Amazon shouldn't be forced to pay sales tax, according to TheStreet.


An American fugitive accused of sexually assaulting his two stepdaughters has been arrested in the Philippines after 27 years on the run, an immigration bureau official has said.


Jews and Arabs can work out a few rules for getting along, at least when it comes to the Democratic convention.


Pepco says it has restored power to 90 percent of those affected by last week's storms, beating its own estimate for getting power back to customers.

Pepco says it has restored power to 90 percent of those affected by storms


Le Havre, the leading French market port, is seeking new business opportunities from the Chinese market in a bid to expand its cargo volume to and from China.

Le Havre seeks business opportunities from China


The body of a 51-year-old man was found in the picnic area of a Rock Hill park Friday morning, officials say.

Body found in picnic area of Rock Hill park


Filmyfair reported earlier that Jennifer Aniston is dating Chris Gartin.The latest piece of info is that Aniston is not dating Gartin.

Jennifer Aniston not dating Chris Gartin


Gov. Schwarzenegger is expected to declare a fiscal emergency Thursday when he unveils his new state budget proposal.The cuts are expected to short classrooms, state parks and health and welfare programs, among others.

Schwarzenegger to declare fiscal emergency


AOL will buy Bebo, the most popular social networking site in New Zealand, for US$850 million in cash, the companies said today.


The Karadiyanaru police station, which was destroyed in an accidental explosion on Friday, has been re-opened in close proximity to the previous location.


Thousands of homes have been left without power after heavy snow and blizzard conditions hit the Peak District.

Thousands of homes left without power after heavy snow


Getaways is a new TV travel series made by Waddell Media for RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland, and the makers of the programme want to hear more suggestions from the public on where to visit and what to see.


The Cyprus parliament on Tuesday narrowly approved the terms of a bailout deal reached last month with the troika of creditors, comprising the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, to avoid bankruptcy.

Cypriot parliament approves bailout deal


11:03 PM,Mar 28,2011 Guwahati, Mar 28 Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said wikiLeaks expose could not be taken seriously as it could be neither confirmed or rejected.


2013-03-14T10:38:59Z 2013-03-15T00:08:20Z Bill would end Minn. high school graduation tests Winona Daily News Minnesota lawmakers are considering a proposal to do away with high-stakes graduation exams for high school students and replace them with tests designed to gauge whether they are ready for college or the workforce.


R&B star Beyonce won the Grammy for song of the year on Sunday for her hit tune Single Ladies.

Beyonce wins Grammy for song of the year


London's brothel industry has spread to ``every corner'' of the city, according to a charity's report.


An Orange County Superior Court judge Friday denied a motion to dismiss charges against two former Fullerton police officers charged in the beating death of transient Kelly Thomas.

Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Fullerton officers


Foreign medical students take part in clinical simulated training of paediatric diagnosis at Tianjin Medical University in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 2, 2010.

Foreign Medical students take part in clinical simulated training at Tianjin Medical University


Jesse James reportedly is seeking professional help to deal with ``personal issues'' after a cheating scandal that has put his nearly five-year marriage to Sandra Bullock on the line.


Police said former Colorado Rockies pitcher Shawn Chacon was arrested at a bowling alley in Greeley, Colorado on charges related to unpaid gambling debts in Nevada.

Former Colorado Rockies pitcher Shawn Chacon arrested


The Stobart Group has revealed an optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2009 and for the future.

Stobart Group reveals optimistic outlook


Parents of unarmed teenager shot to death in Fla. say police chief stepping aside not enough

Parents: police chief stepping aside not enough


City Pacific Ltd has gone into a trading halt while it conducts commercially sensitive negotiations to do with court proceedings involving the funds management and property company.


Turkey says Iran is close to agreeing to a nuclear fuel swap deal aimed at easing Western concerns over Tehran's nuclear program.

Turkey says Iran close to agreeing to nuclear fuel swap


The Broward State Attorney's Office announced yesterday that Manny Ramirez -- former World Series MVP and MLB drug-test failure extraordinaire -- has been formally charged with domestic violence in the alleged September smacking of his wife.

Manny Ramirez charged with domestic violence


Simpson no donkey in growing a beard Updated: 20:41, Sunday February 17, 2013 It's a pity for Kade Simpson that whatever criteria Carlton use to pick their next captain, facial hair will not be among them.


Globe has started a cost-cutting initiative and closed several underperforming stores in Australia to prepare for expected poor international trading conditions over the next 12 months, reports the Australian Financial Review.


The Bulls will re-sign guard John Lucas III, according to sources.


Microsoft has acknowledged that hackers are exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Windows XP that was recently exposed by Google researcher Tavis Ormandy.

Hackers exploit Windows XP vulnerability


The former chief investigator for the state medical examiner's office was charged Thursday with four counts of sexual battery for allegedly groping and propositioning two female co-workers.

Former chief investigator for me charged


Spies hacked into the US electric grid and left behind computer programs that would let them disrupt service, exposing potentially catastrophic vulnerabilities in key pieces of national infrastructure, the Associated Press has learned.


A stillborn baby girl was found in a taxi at the Vereeniging rank on Monday, Gauteng police said.


Khreiss called for ``a government of national unity in order to achieve the national security, social services and social needs,'' he said, warning of ``the havoc of the internal strife of Lebanon's enemies by taking advantage of the results of the parliamentary elections through the rumors and unsubstantiated challenges to launch this party against another.

Khreiss calls on a government of national unity


Rap mogul Sean Combs wants to star in hit US TV series '30 Rock'.


Israeli police have arrested six suspected Jewish extremists in a raid on a Jerusalem apartment, following a series of attacks on Israeli military bases and Muslim mosques in recent months.


Archer Daniels Midland Co. announced at its stockholders' meeting that it raised its quarterly cash dividend from 16 cents per share to 17.5 cents per share.


A man was charged with possession of drugs he ``didn't know he had,'' according to an arrest report from the Crestview Police Department.

Man charged with possession of drugs he didn't know he had


The Chicago Bulls announced they will build a new basketball practice facility on a site next to the United Center on Chicago's West Side.

Chicago Bulls to build new practice facility


No One Killed Jessica is not Gupta's first and foremost endeavour at illustrating a real incident that shook the nation.


Louise gave birth last night at London's Portland Hospital to the couple's second son, a brother for 4-year-old Charley.


Mark Jackson is reportedly a finalist to be head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

Mark Jackson is a finalist for Warriors coach?


Rutland residents passed a tax stabilization policy designed to encourage economic growth by a landslide margin on Tuesday.


Mumbai, Mar 22 Medical parks will soon be built across the country for makers of diagnostic equipment to set up plants thereby reducing manufacturing costs and making it easily available, Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said today.

Medical parks will be built across the country:


Iran said Wednesday it will enrich uranium to a higher level on its own, the latest indication the country was rejecting a UN-backed proposal aimed at thwarting any effort by Tehran to make material for a nuclear weapon.

Iran says it will enrich uranium to higher level


``It depends on my doctor actually. Nearer the time, I'll be able to decide. I can't wait for the season to begin. I really hope my doctor gives me permission. My XXL size jersey is also coming, so I am fully prepared,'' the 36-year-old said at the unveiling of her IPL team's new jersey.


The euro gave up early gains against the yen as traders took profits after the yen was sold broadly.


After nearly four weeks of dull trading, the cotton market finally woke up and embarked on a wild ride that saw it drop 673 points between Friday and Tuesday, before it claimed half of these losses back by the end of today's session.


The trial is continuing today for the man accused of killing a former Wayne County football coach.

Trial continues for man accused of killing Wayne coach


It's hard to forget in 2009 when US President Barack Obama called Kanye West a ``jackass'' after the rapper interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Music Awards.

President Obama calls Kanye West a 'jackass'...


US President Barack Obama has signed into law the new Violence Against Women Act, which he termed ``very important'' and representing the positive progress of the country.

Barack Obama signs Violence Against Women Act


From New York State to California, public swimming pools are cutting back on hours and even closing.

Public swimming pools cutting back on hours, even closing


The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. announced today that it will change margins for its platinum futures contracts, effective at the close of business tomorrow.

Nymex to change margins for platinum futures contracts


A freight train has derailed in northeast North Carolina, but no injuries have been reported.

Train derails in northeast North Carolina


The Indiana girls will be looking for another sweep against Kentucky in the annual all-star basketball series against rival Kentucky.


The popular ``Just Busted'' magazine, which prints mugshots of people who have been arrested, is being sued for $200,000.


State Senator Stanley Rosenberg came out as a gay man in a column he wrote for the Greenfield Recorder.

State Senator Stanley Rosenberg comes out


Kyrgyz human rights activists have criticized the unofficial ban imposed on the Kyrgyz Education Ministry on Muslim headscarves in schools.

Kyrgyz rights activists criticize unofficial ban on Muslim headscarves in schools


A 26-year-old Indian origin youth working as a clerk in a convenience store was allegedly shot dead by robbers.

Indian origin youth shot dead by robbers in us


Ringer ``What We Have is Worth the Pain'' Episode 17 airs Tuesday March 13 at 9/8c on the CW.

Ringer ``what We Have is Worth the Pain'' episode 17


Electricity parastatal Eskom wants a 45% tariff hike every year for the next three years.


Lufthansa has put a number of its Middle Eastern flights on sale as part of a new promotion.

Lufthansa puts Middle Eastern flights on sale


The bridge that connects Chincoteague to land has been fixed, said a spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Bridge from Chincoteague to land is fixed


Brian Joubert of France won the NHK Trophy on Saturday, capturing his first Grand Prix title of the season with a strong performance in the men's free skate.


The Aiello Family has confirmed that Paige Aiello's body was recovered alongside the Hudson River in Manhattan on Wednesday, her death ruled a suicide.

Paige Aiello's body recovered alongside Hudson River


A St. Lucie County firefighter accused of taking a crash victim's foot has resigned after telling investigators she would use the foot to train her cadaver dog.

Firefighter accused of taking crash victim's foot resigns


McClatchy Co., one of the nation's largest newspaper publishers, is planning to introduce online paywalls at its newspaper Web sites, according to an internal memo first obtained by Jim Romenesko.


Siddapura, June 24 - Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani, who landed in Virajpet, Kodagu, yesterday, is presently holidaying at Orange County, a resort amidst the coffee plantation and orange garden established by Kerala-based Rama-puram Brothers here.


First, there is no question that theoretically VoIP can sound better than POTS because you can use wideband codecs calls HD Audio).


Potchefstroom, July 5 Ahead of the match against Germany in the World Cup semifinals, Spanish players say that the German team is ``the best'' in the 2010 soccer competition.


Israel's police recommended yesterday that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert be indicted on a string of corruption charges, according to an official document.


Officials say two people were injured following a hazmat spill in the Delaware River near the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia late Sunday.

2 injured following hazmat spill in the Delaware River


Two Daybreak Middle School students will be arraigned Nov. 20 on weapons charges for allegedly having a loaded .22-caliber handgun at school.

Students to be arraigned on weapons charges


The University of South Dakota women's swimming and diving team improved its dual meet record to 8-2 by defeating St. Cloud State, 137-106, on Saturday afternoon in St. Cloud, MN.

South Dakota women's swimming and diving team defeats St. Cloud State


Professor Green has said that he hopes his new album will inspire kids away from violence.


Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral is of view that ICICI Bank can go upto Rs 1600 as still it has room to go up.


Prisoner escapes from Victorian jail Updated: 19:32, Thursday December 27, 2012 A prisoner has escaped from a jail in western Victoria.


Bristol Palin admitted today that she forgot to vote in yesterday's midterm elections, reports the New York Daily News.

Bristol Palin forgets to vote in midterm elections


Aust leads ice core drilling project Updated: 07:36, Sunday December 16, 2012 Australia will lead a major new project in Antarctica to advance the search for the scientific 'holy grail' of the million-year ice core.


Women who exercise for 150 minutes a week or more may see a reduced risk of endometrial cancer, despite whether or not they are overweight, according to data presented at the Ninth Annual AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference.

Exercise may reduce risk of endometrial cancer


'California Gurls' singer Katy Perry has announced that she will host Teen Choice Awards 2010.


The Tigers made a change to their bullpen today, dealing right-handed reliever Jason Grilli to the Rockies for minor league pitcher Zach Simons.


Four children and an adult were injured this morning in a wreck at Mount Vernon and Jim Hood roads in North Hall, according to Hall County school officials.

Four children, adult injured in morning wreck in North Hall


Indian lawmakers Thursday voted to elect a new president in what is a direct contest between ruling United Progressive Alliance candidate Pranab Mukherjee and opposition-backed PA Sangma.

Indian lawmakers vote to elect new president


High-speed packet capture and analysis platform specialist Endace has launched a latency monitoring service for high-frequency traders.

Endace launches latency monitoring service


AIG, which reportedly is close to a deal to pay back federal bailout money, says it will sell its two Japanese life insurance units to Prudential Financial Inc. for about $4.2 billion in cash.

AIG to sell two Japanese units for $4.2 billion


Doctors gave Robin Williams just weeks to live before he underwent life-saving heart surgery in March.

Doctors had given Robin Williams weeks to live


03:07 PM,Jul 15,2011 Melbourne, Jul 15 It is meant to cut down errors but former Australian umpire Daryl Harper believes technology is ``not the aid it is claimed to be'' for on-field officials in international cricket.

Technology is not the aid it is claimed to be:


Country singer Tracy Lawrence returns to Sioux Empire Fair on Friday Aug. 10 as part of this year's grandstand line-up.

Tracy Lawrence to return to Sioux Empire Fair


Japan has deployed Patriot missiles in its capital as it readies to defend the 30mn people who live in greater Tokyo from any North Korean attack, officials said yesterday.


Dole Food Company, Inc. announced that it intends to refinance its existing senior secured credit facilities in order to provide enhanced operating flexibility.

Dole Food Company, Inc. to refinance credit facilities


The TinCaps won their third straight series with a 4-3 victory Saturday over Great Lakes at Dow Diamond in Midland, Mich. Fort Wayne scored three runs in the seventh inning on the way to taking two of three from the Loons.


Tune Ins Holdings Bhd, a subsidiary of AirAsia Bhd, expects healthy growth in its earnings for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2013, in tandem with ongoing growth of the frills-free airline.


Argentina reported six new A/H1N1 flu deaths on Saturday, the Health Ministry said.

Argentina reports six new A/H1N1 flu deaths


The Asian Development Bank returned to the US dollar bond market yesterday with the pricing of a $3 billion 5-year global benchmark bond issue.

Asian Development Bank returns to US dollar bond market with $3 billion issue


A severely autistic boy who went missing from his western Sydney home for the second time in two days has been found safe and well.


NetBeans 7.2 has been released and if you look at the release notes and release overview you'll see it has improved performance, Java Editor enhancements, support for Java 7 update 4 and lots more.


Homeowners In Action, a local grassroots movement concerned about the lack of fairness and transparency in bank practices, announced today that a town hall meeting will be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in San Jose on Saturday, March 20, in order to raise homeowners' concerns against the secretive and ineffective practices of banks in home loan modification and foreclosure.

Townhall meeting to raise homeowners' concerns against practices of banks in home loan modification and foreclosure


Sacramento Monarchs guard Ticha Penicheiro underwent successful surgery this morning to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in her right thumb.

Monarchs guard Ticha Penicheiro undergoes successful surgery


Authorities are looking for a missing Fayette County man who suffered a seizure Monday morning inside his Georges Township home.

Authorities looking for missing Fayette Co. man who suffered seizure


Major currencies consolidated in today's Asian session ahead of the ECB announce its rate decision, and Mr. Trichet's conference.

Majors consolidating ahead of the ECB rate decision


Rice prices are unlikely to return to records next year as supplies from Thailand and Vietnam, the world's biggest exporters, may be enough to cover Indian and Philippine shortfalls, an agricultural economics professor said.

Rice prices unlikely to return to record


Newcastle Falcons have signed Scotland prop Euan Murray on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Newcastle Falcons sign Scotland prop Euan Murray


Adaptec Inc, a beaten-down technology company fending off hedge fund Steel Partners, accused the fund of wanting to break up the company and use its cash balances to acquire a bank.

Adaptec accuses fund of wanting to break it up


``BNP has sided with the war criminals and with those who committed crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.


Authorities this afternoon identified a Jefferson County woman found dead over the weekend in her bathtub.

Authorities identify Jefferson County woman found dead in her bathtub


Major index ETFs breakout and break through significant resistance levels on the strength of positive economic reports and reduced fear in Europe.


The Mumbai attackers had used three boats during the planning and execution of the 26/11 carnage and the investigative authorities had obtained details of all three vessels, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said Thursday.


India will begin construction of its 25th nuclear power plant with the first pour of concrete for the 700-MW indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor here tomorrow.

India to begin construction of 25th nuclear plant


Barnes & Noble announced on Tuesday that it will be offering a new, cheaper Nook, the company's eReader.


The Philippine military says it has killed three senior militants from al-Qaeda-linked groups in a raid in the south of the country.

Philippine military kills three militants


Sachin Tendulkar reached his 51st Test century on Tuesday with a top-edged hook for six on the third day of the third and deciding Test between India and South Africa.


REUTERS/Darren Staples British confectionery giant Cadbury on Tuesday warned of slower growth and retailer destocking as the economic downturn starts to bite into the chocolate eating and gum chewing habits of consumers.

Cadbury warns of slower growth as downturn bites


President Laurie Linaker says a tentative agreement has been reached between the group and CP Rail.


A 24-year-old Newfoundland woman has been accused of trying to stab her brother with a potato peeler.

Woman accused of trying to stab brother with potato peeler


One Direction made quite the entrance when they performed live on the Today show on Monday.


Results from golf league play around Polk County through Aug. 15 with format, date, event and winners by flight or class in alphabetical order.

Results from GOLF League play around Polk County


Zambia was committed to strengthening relations with Zimbabwe through increased political, economic and social cooperation, visiting Zambia President Michael Sata has said.

Zambia committed to strengthening relations with Zimbabwe


Doe Run Perú has asked the Peruvian government for more time to restart its polymetallic La Oroya smelter, saying that the payback plan the company recently presented was ``positively received'' by its creditors.

Doe Run Perú asks for more time to restart La Oroya


European web TV service provider Zattoo has launched its first HD channels on 04 April, according to teltarif.de.


As a means to serve its residents and create the possibility of job growth in today's economy, Orland Township hosted is semiannual job fair, Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Township's administration center, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., in Orland Park.

Orland Township hosts semiannual job fair


India's current account deficit widened to a record 4.8 percent of the country's gross domestic product in the financial year ended March 31, due to high imports of gold and oil and sluggish exports, official data showed Thursday.

Current account deficit widens to record 4.8 percent


Former Vice President Dick Cheney was released from the hospital on Tuesday, 10 days after receiving heart transplant surgery, according to a written statement released by his office.

Dick Cheney released from hospital after heart transplant surgery


18 November 2008By Nabi Abdullaev / Staff WriterThe Moscow Military District Court on Monday ruled that the trial of three men charged in the murder of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya would be open to the public.


President Bush will welcome President Elias Antonio Saca of El Salvador to the White House on December 16, 2008.

President Bush to welcome President Elias Antonio Saca of El Salvador


Jorge Lorenzo has revealed that he is disappointed by his crash during the British Grand Prix.


Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee threw 45 pitches off the bullpen mound before Sunday's game against the Rangers.


Paladin Energy Ltd reports its quarterly activities report for the 3 month period ended June 30, 2010.

Paladin Energy reports quarterly activities report


I suspect Wells County readers aren't familiar with the song ``We're all going on a summer holiday.''


Rebel JD leader George Fernandes on Wednesday dismissed as ``misguided and false'' the oft-repeated remarks of party leaders, including chief minister Nitish Kumar, that he was ``sick''.


Barack Obama is set to become the first sitting US president to appear on a late night chat show tomorrow as the guest of Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.

Obama to become first sitting president to appear on chat show


SENATE President David Mark has expressed grave concern over the increasing wave of political violence in the build-up to the general elections slated for April, saying that violence of any kind portends danger to the survival of democracy in the land.

Mark expresses concern over political violence


The Government is facing a backlash as new figures show that its much publicised display ban has failed to curb cigarette sales.

Display ban fails to curb cigarette sales


The BBC was plunged into a new deception row today after a cameraman posed as a member of the public on one of its daytime shows.


The acting Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, Dr Abdulrahman Sambo, has said that by December 2012, the NHIS will be made compulsory in all federal government agencies.


Renault was upped to hold from sell by Citi after the French automaker's results released late Thursday.


Iran is feeling the pinch of mounting international sanctions particularly on its oil sector the US said today, amid Tehran's threat to close down a key waterway in the Persian Gulf.

Iran feeling pinch of international sanctions:


Gold futures climbed to a fresh record high on Wednesday, as dollar weakness continued to draw buyers into the precious metal market.


Thanks to nearly 500 inches of snow so far this winter, Wyoming's Grand Targhee Resort has announced it will extend its ski and snowboard season through Sunday, April 17, a full week later than originally planned.

Grand Targhee extending ski season by a week


Legal Aid of Napa Valley will be hosting an immigration forum where individuals with immigration-related questions can receive free private consultations with one of seven immigration attorneys.


The dollar headed for its first weekly loss against the yen in three weeks before a US payrolls report that may show the economy lost jobs every month in 2008 and the unemployment rate rose to a 16-year high.

Dollar heads for weekly loss against yen


At 11:27 pm, Sen. John McCain conceded the presidential race to Barack Obama, and told supporters, ``I pledge to him tonight to do all in my power to help him lead us through the many challenges we face.''


Sex tape and reality show starlet, Kim Kardashian is denying reports of her engagement to football player Reggie Bush.

Kim Kardashian denies engagement to Reggie Bush


Actress Preity Zinta says she was scared as hell while shooting with a snake for her upcoming film Videsh .


ANCHORAGE, Alaska Alaska Airlines says it's resuming flights to and from Alaska after ash clouds cleared from the most recent eruption of Mount Redoubt.

Alaska Airlines resumes flights to, from Alaska


Female tenants have the same rights to be free of sexual harassment as women in the workplace, the British Columbia Appeal Court says in a decision that concludes such harassment is a form of sexual discrimination.


Arab News) Saudi women are increasingly becoming victims of drug abuse, according to the director of the anti-drug department in the Eastern Province.

'Saudi women becoming victims of drug abuse'


An Israeli air strike kills two Hamas militants in Gaza on Thursday.


The Company wishes to inform that as at 5 September 2011, the public shareholding spread of Ranhill is below the minimum public spread requirement of 25% pursuant to Paragraph 8.02 of the Listing Requirements.


Shares of PPG touched the 50-day moving average from below but failed to break through the widely watched resistance line.

Shares of PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) failed to break the resistance line


Lindsay Lohan has fallen off the wagon yet again, it has been claimed.


On Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, Elsevier announced that it had acquired Knovel Corp. The global publisher and leading provider of STM information products and services added Knovel's web-based engineering application to its portfolio.


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Former Detroit Tigers pitching legend Denny McLain spent a few hours in Livingston County Jail Friday after he was arrested on a warrant issued for failing to appear at a civil case court hearing in Brighton.


The groundhog may see patches of freezing fog back in the Tri-Cities on Saturday.

Groundhog could see freezing fog Saturday


Six months after settling a lawsuit with a pair of chemical emissions detectors who, ironically enough, sued DuPont after being exposed to chemicals, DuPont has turned and sued the company it hired to test its facility.

After settling lawsuit, DuPont turns and sues


With his second two-point performance against the Panthers in just three days, Sid the Kid extended his point streak to nine games.

Crosby extends point streak to nine games


The strong rupee reached a weak resistance level last Friday, cautioning dollar bears against aggression.


``Power,'' she writes, ``has now hijacked truth and made it subservient to its own ends. The result is a world turned upside down.''


A MAN was robbed on Acland St in St Kilda by a group of four men yesterday.


The federal government has banned the export of onions via land route in an attempt to stabilise prices in the domestic market, while exports of onions to India will continue through sea route.

Government bans export of onion via land route


Lincecum threw his cap against the wall of the dugout when he was removed from the game.

Lincecum throws cap against wall in dugout


The Senate approved today a bill that seeks to end discrimination against women in the workplace.

Senate approves bill seeking to end discrimination of women


THE UN chief said the United Nations mission will fulfill its mandate in Ivory Coast and he warned against attacks on UN troops after the man who refuses to give up the presidency ordered thousands of UN peacekeepers to leave the country.


NYPD cops handcuff and interrogate boy, 7, over missing $5, family claims 30 Jan 2013 This kid was no killer -- but some callous Bronx cops sure treated him like one.

Nypd cops handcuff and interrogate boy, 7, over missing $5, family claims


A teenaged boy, who was reportedly assaulted by some inmates of an Observation home in the city on Tuesday evening, died in the Government hospital on Wednesday.

Boy reportedly assaulted, dies in hospital


A British journalist appears at a Zimbabwe court today facing charges of illegally practicing journalism in the southern African country.

British journalist appearing in Zimbabwe court


MATT Giteau has grasped a perfect first opportunity to impress those who matter most in his new role as a permanent fly-half.


The Indian FMCG industry, valued at Rs 74,650 cr in 2006-07, grew by 16% in 2007-08 compared to 14.5% growth in the previous fiscal, a survey by industry body Ficci said.


During every Yankee radio broadcast, with New York station WCBS 880 as the flagship station, sometimes more than once, play-by-play announcer John Sterling will turn to color commentator Suzyn Waldman, and say, ``You know, Suzyn, you just can't predict baseball.''


Marcum led the Brewers the team's fourth win in a row against the Dodgers while improving his record to 5-1.

Shaun Marcum leads Milwaukee Brewers to another win


17 May 12 Apple has issued an update to its OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, but has left developers using the mid-2007 MacBook Pro unable to run the new build.

Apple issues update to Mountain Lion Developer Preview


``Warm colours, great design and well cared for are just three thoughts that come to mind when you enter this gorgeous home. The list of features is endless,'' he said.


A Canton fugitive, who has been at large for three days, is arrested.


Nebraska Republican Rep. Lee Terry launched his re-election bid Sunday at a gathering of supporters at the Omaha Police Union Hall.


A Platinum Stars player was arrested on Saturday morning for driving at 195 km/h on the N4 Bakwena Platinum highway, the department of human settlements, public safety and liaison revealed.


Syria has banned the iPhone in an attempt to control the flow of information in the protest-hit nation.


Sanchez, recovering from a sprained right knee, took 75 per cent of the snaps in practice Thursday.

Sanchez takes 75 per cent of snaps at practice;


Fuel cell maker Plug Power said it will cut about 80 jobs, or 21% of its work force, in order to reduce costs.


Chennai , Aug 23 An Emirates Airways flight, which was cancelled due to a technical snag here this morning, left for Dubai after about an eight-hour delay, airport sources said.


Accenture has just announced its acquisition of Zenta, a leading provider of residential and commercial mortgage processing services in the US The deal will expand Accenture's ability to help lenders, servicers, and real estate investment trusts retool and streamline their operations.

Accenture announced acquisition of Zenta;


Cenveo, Inc. announced today that it completed its previously announced acquisition of New Hampshire-based Nashua Corporation, a recognized leader in the label and specialty paper markets.

Cenveo completes acquisition of Nashua Corporation


The Tulsa Shock announced Friday that it will hold its first-ever open tryouts for WNBA hopefuls next month.


I can't believe someone makes AR business cards, but I'm glad they do.


A 17 year old male student could be facing charges after he allegedly assaulted a Barnum High School teacher on Friday.

Student could face charges after assault on teacher


England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has declared himself fit for this summer's Ashes series against Australia.

Flintoff declares himself fit for Ashes series against Australia


Quarterback Collin Klein left Kansas State's 44-30 win against Oklahoma State in the third quarter with an undisclosed injury.


The secretariat general of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council on Friday concluded a workshop on self-service, organized in collaboration with Musanada.

Abu Dhabi Executive Council concludes workshop


British television host Piers Morgan will replace CNN talk show host Larry King in January, bringing what is expected to be a more acerbic tone to the network's prime-time interview slot.


A pilot died after his small plane crashed into a Florida home shortly after taking off from a nearby airport Friday, authorities said.


A day after the army chief announced support to the political process, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said on Friday that he would support a coalition government and expected it to support the peace process.


Roland Burris, who was appointed to Barack Obama's Senate seat by embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, will be seated by the US Senate this week.


Pakistani security forces killed six militants and captured 11 more during operations against the Taliban in the restive Swat valley and the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, authorities said today.

Pak forces kill six militants, capture 11


Japan will host its first Mekong region summit in the fall to discuss the area's economic development and cooperation.


A thirty-three-year-old Borough man denied breaking into a sandwich shop and stealing £100 from the till float.


At the beginning of the meeting Prime Minister Olmert declared that Israel has the ability and daring to deal with all threats against the State of Israel.09/03/08


``Nobody blames Almazbek Atambayev for his victory in presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan but the fact of violations has to be admitted,'' a parliament member Anarbek Kalmatov stated today at the session of the Parliament.

Nobody blames Almazbek Atambayev for his in presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan but the fact of violations has to be admitted --


Amid alternate bouts of buying and selling in blue chip stocks, the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty, which shrugged off a highly listless start and edged higher, remain in positive territory in late morning trade today.


With a total investment of Rmb 150 million, Yangjiang Jiaxin Circuit Board Co. Ltd kicked off construction yesterday.

Yangjiang Jiaxin Circuit Board kicks off construction


OAKLAND, Calif. Golden State Warriors centre Festus Ezeli has undergone right knee surgery to reinforce two ligaments.

Ezeli undergoes knee surgery to reinforce two ligaments


The Georgian Government expects USD 1 bln direct foreign investment in the country in 2012.

Government expects USD 1 bln FDI in 2012


Border Patrol agents seized $109,944 in illegal drug money at the San Clemente border checkpoint on Monday, according to a report released Wednesday.

Border Patrol seizes drug money at checkpoint


Thousands of council and hospital workers are going on strike in two separate disputes, including in Cheshire West and Cheshire, over terms and conditions and claims of management bullying.


Australia on Thursday unveiled tough new draft laws banning logos and branding from tobacco packaging, the first government in the world to take such a stance, setting the scene for a pitched battle with cigarette makers.

Australia unveils tough draft laws on tobacco packaging


Dallas area foreclosure rates ticked up three basis points year-over-year in May, according to data released Wednesday morning from CoreLogic.


The Rays called up outfielder Wil Myers, rated by Baseball America before the season as its No. 4 overall prospect, best power hitter and best hitter for average.


Brazil vs Chile is now in the 23rd minute but soccer fans who chose to watch World Cup live streaming online are not disappointed.


New Hampshire death metal band Excrecor is currently offering the ``Synchronicity'' EP as a free MP3 download.


Friends Provident has launched three business protection seminars available for advisers with different levels of experience in the sector.

Friends Provident launches business protection seminars


More than 7,900 acres of South Florida could be underwater by the year 2030 as sea levels rise, inundating coastal areas and causing billions of dollars in property loss.

Will 7,900 acres of South Florida be underwater by 2030?


Troubled star Lindsay Lohan, who is shooting the Elizabeth Taylor biopic ``Liz & Dick'' these days, was found unconscious in her hotel room.

Lindsay Lohan found unconscious in hotel room


Five people were killed in separate violent incidents that took place in the metropolis on Wednesday.

Five killed in separate violent incidents in metropolis


The right of reply bill on Monday reached the House plenary for second reading.

Right of reply bill reaches House plenary


USD/JPY steps into an elevator shaft and givens back all its gains in minutes....


Thursday, 26 January 2012 Author Hopes To Shed Light Khmer Rouge Trauma Men Kimseng, VOA Khmer

Author Hopes to Shed Light Khmer Rouge trauma


A MELBOURNE man has died in hospital two weeks after his clothes were caught in an operating lathe at Tullamarine.


The first 100 per cent private airport in the country is likely to become operational in Karaikal, an enclave of Puducherry in Andhra Pradesh, in another 24 months, a top official of the Super Airport Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, the developers, said today.

First private airport likely to become operational in 24 months


Veteran baseball sensation and current Chicago White Sox outfielder Alex Rios is feeling quite comfortable in right field as well on his recent performance in the ongoing Major League Baseball season.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Alex Rios feels comfortable in right field --


A cyclist was punched in the face as he rode home through Market Place in Melton.


Michael Jackson says he's ``having a wonderful time, just relaxing'' as he celebrates his 50th birthday Friday.

Michael Jackson celebrates his 50th birthday


A Lebanon councilman was arrested Sunday, Oct. 4, on a domestic violence charge for allegedly threatening his wife.

Lebanon councilman arrested on domestic violence charge


Hurricane Ike continues to shred Cuba, continuing on a path that right now appears destined for the battered Gulf Coast.


The research firm says Jeera futures is expected to trade with a negative bias as rising new crop supplies in the spot market may keep prices under pressure.

Jeera futures to trade with negative bias:


Former Canadian Football League Most Outstanding Player Dave Dickenson is expected to announce his retirement on Wednesday.

Dickenson expected to announce retirement


The mortal remains of former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader Narendra Kumar Salve were laid to rest with full state honours at the Jaripataka cemetery after the mass prayer at All Saints Cathedral in Nagpur on Monday.

Mortal remains of former Union Minister nkp Salve laid to rest


US sports tycoon Stan Kroenke has taken a controlling stake in Arsenal and has agreed terms to buy the remaining shares in the Premier League club, both sides announced Monday.

Kroenke takes controlling stake in Arsenal


The Spokane County SWAT team is raiding a school bus as part of a demonstration.


Oregon freshman Sam Crouser claimed the silver medal in the javelin while Duck alum Cyrus Hostetler made his first Olympic Team in the same event Monday at the US Olympic Team Trials.


Mergers and acquisitions company Woodbridge Group Inc. of New Haven, Conn., says it has opened its first West Coast office in Folsom to better serve its clients in the West.

Woodbridge Group opens West Coast office


The course at Muirfield will be lengthened by 158 yards for this year's British Open.

Muirfield lengthened for this year's British Open


Yuma and Prescott will hold mayoral primary elections Tuesday while several cities around Arizona decide on council members.


A study commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance discovered that appropriate use of select dietary supplements can improve the health of key populations and save more than $24 billion in healthcare costs.

Use of supplements could save $24 billion in healthcare costs


US Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the US Department of State in Washington, DC on March 12, 2013.

Secretary Kerry delivers remarks with Norwegian Foreign Minister Eide


State Police have confirmed that a dead body that was found in Ocean City on Wednesday morning was that of missing Sea Tow boat operator David McAuliffe.


Best Buy says it is raising its dividend by a penny per share to 17 cents.


Goran Jerkovic joined Esteghlal football team in the winter transfers window for an undisclosed fee on Saturday.

Goran Jerkovic joins Esteghlal football team


Despite his efforts to convince the world differently, Byron Looper will be remembered as Tennessee's most notorious political assassin.

Byron Looper remembered as political assassin


Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, whom Democrats have charged is too loose with his facts, predicted that President Obama would lie in the October debates.

Romney predicts Obama will lie in debates


The Serbians have nothing to lose when they visit bitter Balkan rivals Croatia in a World Cup Group A qualifier on March 22 and raucous fan support can only put pressure on the home side, Serbia right back Branislav Ivanovic said.

Serbia have nothing to lose against Croatia:


A North Naples woman is accused of attacking a child and attempting to drown him at the Summer Wind apartments community pool.

North Naples woman accused of attacking child, attempting to drown him


The Hofstra Women's Basketball team will be looking for its 10th win of the season on Sunday when they face Georgia State at 2 pm at the Georgia State Sports Arena.

Hofstra Women's Basketball looks for 10th win of season on Sunday


Toe injury sidelines Read for a month Updated: 14:29, Monday March 25, 2013 Influential Crusaders skipper Kieran Read will miss at least four weeks of Super Rugby because of toe ligament damage.


A small group of street peddlers lifted a roadblock on Corrientes Avenue after five hours in protest against the new legislation that bans them from selling their goods on Florida st.

Street peddlers lift roadblock on Corrientes Avenue


Chandigarh Several top BJP leaders were taken into custody by the police here today for allegedly violating prohibitory orders under Section 144 during a protest programme by the party in the city.

Top BJP leaders taken into custody by police


A genetic accident in the sea more than 500 million years ago has provided new insight into diabetes, according to research from Queen Mary, University of London.

Genetic accident in sea provides new insight into diabetes:


Michael Douglas who is married to Catherine Zeta Jones has hinted that he uses Viagra.

Hollywood star Michael Douglas uses Viagra


ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith denied using a racial slur on Thursday's edition of First Take.

Stephen a Smith denies using racial slur on 'First Take'


Heroes has been canceled by NBC, but series star Greg Grunberg has promised that good news is on its way despite the cancelation.

Despite being canceled, Heroes star Greg Grunberg promises good news


Anti-Japan protests have reignited across China as a crisis over a territorial dispute escalated on the anniversary of Japan's pre-war invasion of its giant neighbour.

Anti-Japan protests reignite across China


Repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors may cross $1 billion mark by the end of this fiscal year, supported by improved economic activities.

Repatriation of profit, dividend may cross $1 billion mark


Pop singer Ricky Martin has revealed that he is gay by posting a message on his website.


Leinster and Munster could meet in the final of this year's Heineken Cup after the sides were kept apart in Sunday's semi-final draw.


A 32-year old Auburn man was hospitalized with head injuries after he apparently drove his car into a ditch Friday morning on East Shore Drive, according to Tompkins County Sheriff's officials.

Auburn man hospitalized after driving car into ditch


Yoga teachers, rabbis, and firefighters love Obama.


The Supreme Court on Friday said secret funds existed to be put to positive use and not utilised to destabilise democracy, directing the Intelligence Bureau's Director General to submit his written statement in a sealed envelope on April 23 about the use of Rs270 million, allegedly withdrawn by the PPP government from the IB's secret fund, to be used to topple the Punjab government.

Secret funds are not for destabilising democracy:


The story ``HPC vendor pitches tools to build 'private cloud,''' which ran on the wire Wednesday, used an incorrect acronym in Platform Computing's product names in a few instances.

HPC vendor pitches tools to build 'private cloud'


A boy was injured when an explosive device went off in Pingwani area of South Kashmir's Islamabad district, police on Saturday said.

Boy injured as explosive device goes off


COVENTRY City manager Chris Coleman is counting on his players to bounce back at Crystal Palace on Saturday after slumping to a cruel 4-1 defeat at Newcastle United last night.

Chris Coleman counting on bounce back at Crystal Palace


London A new study has revealed that better living standards lead to humans growing taller.

Better living standards lead to humans growing taller


Houston nearly turns a triple play on three separate rundowns, as Milwaukee blunders on the bases, settling for two outs in the end


'Twilight' star Kellan Lutz and '90210′ actress AnnaLynne McCord have reportedly split up.

Twilight star Kellan Lutz and AnnaLynne McCord 'split up'


School officials say there are still plenty of open seats for students to ride the bus this coming school year.

Plenty of open seats for students to ride the bus


Research In Motion has brought in-app payments to its BlackBerry App World app store.

Rim brings in-app payments to BlackBerry app World


Action comedy ``Pain & Gain'' starring Mark Wahlberg grabbed the top spot at the US box office.

'Pain and Gain' grabs top spot at US box office


The occupy movement spreading around the world has now taken root in Cyprus, albeit on a small scale, but here it's taken on a very local definition - one which does hold out the hope of greater cohesion between the two communities - Turkish- and Greek-speaking Cypriots.


Yesterday, Demi Lovato returned to the rehab center where she was treated last year...and it sounds like it was a wonderful experience!


David Arquette checked himself into a rehab facility over the New Year's weekend, according to a US report.


``We don't need a certificate from Naveen Patnaik,'' Subash Chouhan, a national coordinator of the Bajrang Dal, told IANS.

We don't need a certificate from Patnaik:


AP-NDFather-Son Killings,0128 2 men to be tried in June in father, son killings Eds:


Ms Figueres ? has called for the Government to give ?continued momentum on climate change?.

Figueres calls for ``continued momentum on climate change''


The country's leading agri commodity bourse NCDEX has denied any delivery defaults on its exchange as alleged by traders and exporters of jeera.


A 23-year-old Wood River man has been charged in the fatal stabbing of his father on Friday.

Wood River man charged in fatal stabbing of his father


A search is continuing for a Spanish fisherman who fell overboard from his trawler southwest of Castletownbere at around 4am this morning.


The UK manufacturing sector rebounded in August from a month ago at a faster-than-expected pace to a near-neutral level due to a lesser degree of decline in production, a closely watched survey showed Monday.

UK manufacturing sector rebounds in August


The World Bank on Thursday approved a 1 billion euro loan for Poland, the last in a series of three loans totaling 3 billion euros to help the country weather the global economic crisis.

World Bank approves 1 billion euro loan to Poland


``I want to die like Scarface,'' Marco Pace, Il-Pinzell, told his terrified girlfriend, holding a shotgun in one hand and a machine gun in the other as the police got ready to launch a raid on his house, jurors heard yesterday.


US Rep. Rob Andrews will hold a press conference tomorrow to announce his intentions with regard to his House seat, according to Burlington County Democratic Chairman Rick Perr.

Andrews to hold press conference tomorrow


Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Nishantha Ranatunga insisted that SLC has ``zero tolerance'' policy towards corruption in the wake of reports emerging that some Indian bookies are benami owners of franchises in the Sri Lanka Premier League.

Sri Lanka Cricket has zero tolerance towards corruption:


Almost everyone already sort of knew that Mark Prior was done as a major league pitcher, and now apparently the last hold-outs, the San Diego Padres, have come to grips with this fact as well.


David Haye has withdrawn from his world heavyweight clash against Wladimir Klitschko, citing an injury.

David Haye withdraws from clash with Klitschko


A NEW £8m primary school could be built on the edge of Oakham under a major education revamp.

New £8m school could be built on edge of Oakham


Contrary to widely published reports, Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel has not been formally charged with murder.


Singapore said on Tuesday it did not import any Iranian crude oil last month and that it was in talks with the United States about getting an exemption from new sanctions that Washington is threatening to impose on countries that trade Iranian oil, Reuters reported.

Singapore says did not import Iran crude last month


Chrysler LLC will offer zero percent financing for up to 72 months on some of its key larger vehicles such as the Dodge Aspen and the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander, a dealer contacted by phone said on Friday.

Chrysler to offer zero percent financing for 72 months


WellCare Health Plans Inc said a whistleblower withdrew his objection to a proposed $137.5 million settlement in a health care fraud case, paving the way for a deal to end a federal investigation.

WellCare says whistleblower withdraws objection to settlement


It is time for New York governor Mario Cuomo to free Dana White, the mastermind behind the UFC, the biggest MMA circuit in the world.


The Senate on Tuesday approved an amendment by the bipartisan leadership of the Senate Armed Services Committee to strengthen protections against a flood of counterfeit electronic parts coming into the defense supply system.

Senate approves amendment to strengthen protections against counterfeit electronic parts in defense supply system


Popular TV actor Rohit Roy is set to host a new reality show.


A LOCAL attorney accused of stealing $85,000 from a client is expected to be formally charged before a magistrate today.

Attorney accused of stealing from client


Three people have been jailed over a Brisbane home invasion that left a woman and her baby in hospital with shotgun wounds.

Three jailed over Brisbane home invasion


Four American and 10 Afghan soldiers were killed on Tuesday in a clash in the eastern Afghan province of Kunar, local authorities and the US military say.

Four US, 10 Afghan soldiers killed in clash


Mumbai , June 5 Cautioning that major market players can bring the system to a grinding halt, SEBI Chairman CB Bhave today said big institutions need to be dealt with a heavy hand.

Big institutions need to be dealt with heavy hand:


Van Andel Research Institute scientists have developed a new tool that can detect pancreatic cancer much more effectively than current tests.

New tool can detect pancreatic cancer more effectively than current tests


Former state Sen. Derrick Shepherd was sentenced to 37 months in prison today for a 2008 federal money laundering conviction.

Former state Sen. Derrick Shepherd sentenced to 37 months in prison


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M Karunanidhi left for New Delhi by air, on Wednesday, July 23 morning.


Izzo's week-plus courtship by the Cleveland Cavaliers continued Saturday with no resolution -- and no timetable for a decision from Michigan State's coach, who is considering a five-year, $30 million contract offer from the team to leave college for the NBA.


Actor Sean Penn is demanding more for Haiti in light of her most recent disaster.


The unemployment rate in a time of a crisis on the labor markets in Europe varies from 3.5% in The Netherlands to 18.9% in Spain, Sonny Portelli, Chairman of Malta Council for Economic and Social Development, said at the international conference titled ``Jobs and the Crisis: Policy Responses from Europe,'' FOCUS News Agency reported.

Unemployment on labor markets in Europe varies from 3.5% in the Netherlands to 18.9% in Spain


As we should all know by now, when the dollar goes up the major stock market indexes will go down.


It is with extreme sadness that we share the news that Morris Brown College, a Historically Black College established in 1881 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, is facing foreclosure, according to CBS Atlanta.


Boards and auditors have an important role to play in ensuring that codes of conduct are followed so as to avoid the failure of governance, Finance Deputy Minister Nhlanhla Nene says.


The blood bank in Raiganj District Hospital has almost dried up, forcing the hospital authorities to defer surgical cases.


England have appointed Mike Catt as attacking skills coach, the Rugby Football Union said today.

England appoint Mike Catt as skills coach


South Sudan has proclaimed its independence as the world's newest nation state, turning the page on five decades of conflict with the north.


Trips for Kids announced today that it has been selected to receive a $30,000, two-year capacity-building grant from New Belgium Brewing Company.

Trips for Kids receives $30,000 grant from New Belgium Brewing


A Portland Police officer pleaded guilty in Clark County court to reduced charges and has been sentenced in a harassment case that resulted from an incident more than one year ago.

Portland Police officer sentenced in harassment case


The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Sun Yue, the Chinese national team star who won an NBA championship ring during one quiet season with the club.

Los Angeles Lakers waive Chinese national team guard Sun Yue


A new bill introduced by the US Congress this week and drafted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, aims to protect US fishermen from unfair competition by so called pirate fishing.


India on Sunday condemned the ``senseless acts of violence'' in Norway when a 32-year-old man showered bullets on a youth camp and triggered a bomb attack in Oslo, resulting in the deaths of 92 people.

India condemns 'senseless' violence in Norway


Global finance leaders are pledging cooperation between rich and poor nations to deal with a severe credit crisis after President Bush discussed the seriousness of the current situation.

Global finance leaders pledge cooperation


Dubai The Dubai developer Majid Al Futtaim is planning a major new mall in Abu Dhabi which could be as big as Dubai's Mirdiff City Centre.

Majid Al Futtaim plans a major new mall in Abu Dhabi


ProStor Systems, the leader in enterprise-class removable disk storage systems for business backup, archiving, and retention management, today announced a distribution agreement with JB&A to jointly pursue the digital video archive market.

ProStor Systems announces distribution agreement with JB&A


- The fallout over an anti-Muslim video uploaded to the internet continues.

Fallout over anti-Muslim video continues


Yesterday, domestic largest online retailer Taobao.com announced, initiate online shopping dispute first problem responsibility system.

Taobao initiates online shopping disputes first problem responsibility system


About 70,000 Dorel baby car seat carriers are being recalled in Canada after several reports in the United States of the child restraint handle coming loose.

About 70,000 baby car seat carriers recalled


Home Depot employees John Lukasavage and Ed Morales were hailed as heroes on Friday by their company after saving the life of a man who was suffering from a heart attack.


Astellas Pharma Inc., a global pharmaceutical company, will commence a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of OSI Pharmaceuticals for $52.00 per share in cash, or an aggregate of approximately $3.5 billion on a fully diluted basis.

Astellas Pharma Inc. offers to acquire OSI Pharmaceuticals for $52.00 per share in cash


An LSU cheerleading coach is paralyzed from the neck down after a weekend boating accident.

LSU cheerleading coach paralyzed in boating accident


Certain congressional leaders and presidential candidates repeating the mantra for audiences around the country: ``Iraq is not part of the war on terror.''

Iraq was, and is, part of the war on terror


THE family accused of attempting to fly a dead German relative back to Berlin from Liverpool John Lennon airport today insisted he was still alive when they arrived for their flight.

Family accused of attempting to fly dead German relative to Berlin from Liverpool insist he was alive


It is reported that a Panel has declined to conduct proceedings on an application dated September 29th 2008 from Boulder Steel Limited regarding its affairs.

Panel declines to conduct proceedings at


A new law that recently went into effect in Illinois is discriminating against college students, poor people, minorities, and the elderly.

Illinois discriminates against students, poor people, minorities, and the elderly


Indian car sales jumped for a sixth straight month in July, climbing an annual 31 percent, as new launches and cheaper finance boosted demand, industry figures showed Monday.


Tributes have been paid to building tycoon Sir Lawrie Barratt after died at the age of 85.

Building tycoon Lawrie Barratt dies age 85


Lance Armstrong has hit back at Tour de France winner and team-mate Alberto Contador as a bitter war of words between the two continues.

Lance Armstrong cyclist hits back at Contador


TransGlobe Energy Corporation provides a mid-quarter production and operations update for the fourth quarter of 2008.

TransGlobe Energy provides production and operations update


The battered and bruised England will focus on getting their basics right to salvage their pride by winning the remaining three one-day matches against India, a visibly-concerned Owais Shah said today.

England focus on getting their basics right:


the European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, received the greatest number of complaints about the EU administration from German and Spanish citizens, companies, NGOs, and associations.

Ombudsman receives greatest number of complaints about EU administration from germany and spain


Schering-Plough Corp. announced today the US Food and Drug Administration has issued a complete response letter to the company's supplemental Biologics License Application regarding PEGINTRON® for the adjuvant treatment of patients with stage III malignant melanoma after complete lymphadenectomy.

US Food and drug Administration issues complete response letter regarding


Coventry City midfielder Gary McSheffrey has said that he did not want to be substituted during Saturday's 5-1 victory over Walsall.

Coventry City midfielder Gary McSheffrey did not want to be substituted


Cash is king in times of turmoil and the good news for nervous savers is that interest rates are close to seven-year highs.


DERRY manager John Brennan refused to be drawn on his future after watching his side exit the All Ireland Qualifiers in controversial circumstances at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford on Saturday evening.


Authorities said a man urinated on the side of the Royal Oak police station, and then walked inside one afternoon last week.

Man urinates on police station, walks in


Five visiting Marines were injured, including one who suffered minor burns, in a training exercise Wednesday afternoon at a remote airstrip on the Barry Goldwater Range.

Five Marines injured in training exercise


Two Grand Forks Police officers face charges in the case of a man who says the officers made him stand outside without a coat on one of the most bitterly cold nights of the year.


Gema does not represent me, my views or where I see us going as a country.


Emine Erdoğan, the spouse of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, received famous model Naomi Campbell at the Prime Ministry in Ankara, where the two exchanged views on aid campaigns to which they are making contributions, the Anatolia news agency reported yesterday.

Emine Erdoğan, Naomi Campbell exchange views on aid campaigns


Production capacity in Canada's industrial sector fell more than expected, and to a record low, in the first quarter as auto-related companies continued to slash output.


Unicef has initiated a new sanitation project in Sindh under ``Under the ``Floods 2011 Early Recovery Framework'', with partners that will benefit 240,000 flood-affected people in in Umerkot, Sanghar and Shaheed Benazirabad.

Unicef initiates sanitation project in Sindh


Life and business coaching company Life Coaching with a Twist announces that it is representing a $1.5-billion global anti-aging company that has recently launched a newly patented technology.

Life Coaching with a Twist represents anti-aging company


Graeme Ballard from Chorley will present the 'Improving Lives' award at Lancashire's 'Celebrate Youth' event on February 18.

Paralympian Graeme Ballard to present awards


Hickory has opened a playground to honor Zahra Baker, the 10-year-old disabled girl from Australia who was killed by her stepmother in North Carolina.

Hickory opens playground in honor of Zahra Baker


Jury selection was expected to begin Tuesday in the trial of a Chula Vista city councilman accused of felony perjury.

Jury selection begins for councilman accused of felony perjury


UK stocks gained for the first time in four days, led by British Airways Plc, Europe's third-largest airline, and Tesco Plc as crude oil fell to the lowest in a week.


The National Garden Bureau has announced that 2013 is the year of the wildflower and Encap has four wildflower mixes that would be perfect for your yard.


MTV is cancelling reality show ``Jersey Shore'' after its sixth season airs this fall, the network said, ending one of the most popular shows to have aired on the Viacom Inc.-owned cable channel.


The Oneida County Sheriff's Office says a man died Monday night after he fell off his bike along Route 46 in the City of Rome.


AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo will make his first start for the club since December in the Italian Cup semifinal, first leg against Palermo at the San Siro on Wednesday, coach Massimiliano Allegri said.

Pirlo to make first start since December


A jury has found a former Sturgeon Bay math teacher not guilty of having sexual contact with a student.

Jury finds former Sturgeon Bay teacher not guilty


The country's gross international reserves reached $38.87 billion at the end of March as inflows from remittances remained robust enough to avoid the decline predicted by the market.

Gross international reserves reaches $38.87 billion


Former agent Jeff Moorad reached an agreement for his group to buy the San Diego Padres from majority owner John Moores on Tuesday, a move that could help prop up the team's sagging on-field fortunes.

Moorad reaches agreement to buy San Diego Padres


/PanARMENIAN.Net/ US President Barack Obama will visit Turkey ``in a month or so,'' his Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in Ankara Saturday.

Obama will visit Turkey ``in a month or so''


Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones believes that Gavin Henson may have ``blown'' his chance at getting his career back on track.

Gwyn Jones: 'Gavin Henson has blown his chance'


A Sumter church minister is being accused of sexually assaulting three female church members.

Minister accused of sexually assaulting church members


Noel Gallagher has announced the support acts for his forthcoming UK tour, set to take place later this year.

Noel Gallagher announces support acts for tour


Progress Energy Florida this morning said it will delay initial operations for a proposed $17 billion nuclear power plant in Levy County and seek approval to lower the monthly cost to customers to build the plant.


In spite of measures like ban on export of agri commodities and relaxation of import duties, prices of most food items have continued to rise.


Rockwell Diamonds has delayed filing its annual report due to ``an apparent material breakdown in the company's internal controls,'' the diamond miner announced.

Rockwell Diamonds delays filing annual report


A Spring City woman was arrested twice in 12 hours, the first time for apparently assaulting her estranged husband while he was moving his belongings from their residence and the second time after she was involved in a disturbance with neighbors, even though a condition of her bail for the first offense prohibited criminal activity.

Spring City woman arrested twice in 12 hours


A Perth judge has ruled that a Muslim woman must remove her niqab while giving evidence in a fraud trial.


Women and children rights groups are disappointed over the ``light'' sentences handed down in the recent statutory rape cases, saying that the victims' interests were not protected.

Groups disappointed over light sentences


Organizers are getting ready for the LifeLight festival that begins on September third in Worthing.

Organizers getting ready for LifeLight festival


Five new collective agreements have been reached between Ontario Northland and the Canadian Auto Workers Local 103.


Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it had acquired leading game developer Media Molecule, creator of the multi-million selling and multi-award winning PlayStation 3 exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet.

Sony Computer Entertainment acquires Media Molecule


Research In Motion and Orange UK will together launch the first ``pay-as- you-go'' rate for the Blackberry in the UK, The Independent reported.

Rim, Orange UK to launch pay-as-you-go rate for Blackberry


The Sabres are getting healthy, so the roster is getting lighter.


The US trade deficit shrank unexpectedly in June, as the weak US dollar helped push exports higher and overpowered record-high prices for imported oil, a Commerce Department report showed yesterday.


A fire in Clark County destroyed a garage full of golf gear.


Willow Bend Academy's Lewisville School announced Saturday May 27, 2012 Alina Sayani as their 2012 Valedictorian.

Willow Bend Academy-Lewisville announces their 2012 Valedictorian


A hospital is generally a place you go to get well, but hospital acquired infections such as MRSA and C. difficile have become a real concern for patients and their families alike in recent years.


Canadian snowboarder Matthew Morison won a silver medal in the parallel giant slalom at a World Cup event Saturday.

Canadian snowboarder Matthew Morison wins silver at World Cup event


US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, who raised awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, said he is stepping down from his post, marking the latest exit from President Barack Obama's cabinet.

Transportation Secretary LaHood to step down


A POLICE officer has been attacked at a remote Aboriginal community after trying to protect a woman chased into an airport building.


LOS ANGELES Authorities say Faith Evans has pleaded no contest to reckless driving after being arrested in August for investigation of drunken driving.

Faith Evans pleads no contest to reckless driving


Actor Jeff Bridges, who starred in the 1998 comedy ``The Big Lebowski,'' has won an online competition sponsored by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America.

Jeff Bridges stars as the Dude in ``the Big Lebowski.''


Actor Ryan Phillippe is set to step behind the camera to make his directorial debut with a film he has also written.

Ryan Phillippe to make directorial debut


Donald Young of the United States reached his second semifinal of the year by beating Go Soeda of Japan 6-1, 6-2 Friday at the Thailand Open.

Donald Young reaches semifinals at Thailand Open


STORTFORD boss Martin Hayes may be tempted to make a move for former club captain Dave Rainford after the midfielder made a sudden exit from League Two outfit Dagenham and Redbridge.

Could Hayes be tempted to move for former favourite Rainford?


Former world champion Jenson Button took a detour around the walls of the Kremlin on Sunday before setting his sights on resurrecting his title hopes at Germany's Nurburgring next weekend.

Button takes a detour around the walls of Kremlin


We now know how this year's twist on American Idol will work and how it will only benefit some of the singers.


The US Postal Service is launching an on-site mail recycling program in zip codes that begin with 480,481,482 and 483.

US Postal Service launches recycling program


Shazam has extended its reach in the television market and can now tag any show in the US.

Shazam extends reach in television market


The body of an asylum seeker who died in immigration detention has been returned to his family in Afghanistan two and a half months after his death.

Body of asylum seeker returned to family in Afghanistan


Anna Kournikova sold her Miami mansion for $7.4 million, the Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 3, 2012.

Anna Kournikova sells Miami mansion for $7.4 million


A BURNLEY man, who continuously intimidated and abused shoppers, has been banned from entering Burnley town centre.

Burnley man is banned from the town centre


a customized NAC enhanced Google Maps for mobile devices now runs on the world's most powerful mobile OS - webOS of Palm Pre handsets to provide maps, satellite images, local searches and turn-by-turn driving/walking directions to all locations no matter whether there are street addresses or not

A Universal Address enhanced Google Maps for Palm Pre


Tokyo stocks opened weaker Thursday, dragged down by technology and shipping titles.


Thais evacuated from Egypt have arrived safely in Jordan on Tuesday before returning home by a THAI special flight, Thai FM's spokesman Thanee Thongpakdi said.

Thais evacuated from Egypt arrive safely in Jordan :


A Cheektowaga man reported to Northeast District police that he was robbed at gunpoint as he was waiting for a tow truck on East Delavan Avenue Friday night.

Cheektowaga man reports being robbed at gunpoint waiting for tow truck


TOUGHER sentences will be handed to people who are convicted of dangerous dog offences under new guidelines from the Sentencing Council.

Tougher sentences for people convicted of dangerous dog offences


Argentine benchmark Merval stock index jumped 3.34% Thursday as rising oil prices helped lift shares of Tenaris and other oil companies.

Argentina's stocks up as rising oil prices lift Tenaris


DRYSHIPS has secured loan covenant waivers on a $654m facility covering 23 dry bulk vessels, the company disclosed.


TWO goals in the last eight minutes saw the Linnets share the Bank Holiday spoils at Retford today.


Ron Paul told supporters Monday that he is suspending his campaign for president because he doesn't have enough money to compete against Mitt Romney.

Ron Paul suspends campaign for president


News came out yesterday that Ali Fedotowsky is dating Kevin Manno.


Authorities have confirmed a ninth horse has died from the hendra virus in Queensland.


A day after visiting the Space Coast, Gov. Charlie Crist visited Disney Friday to attend a business summit inside Disney's Entrepreneur Center.


The Kansas City Royals announced that they have claimed outfielder Quintin Berry off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.

Royals claim Quintin Berry off waivers from Tigers


Tayside has launched a three-month pilot that involves community police officers in South Perthshire 'tweeting on the beat'.


A state appeals court strikes down tighter in-home Medicaid eligibility standards in Wisconsin.

Court strikes down tighter Medicaid standards


Quest CE the nationwide provider of continuing education and compliance solutions for financial services professionals, today announced it will be moving to new corporate headquarters.

Quest CE announces move to new corporate headquarters


UMBC men's swimming and diving fell to Navy on Saturday, falling to 1-1 on the season.


A Morganton man was convicted of multiple felonies and sentenced to at least seven and a half years in prison this week in Burke County Criminal Superior Court.

Morganton man convicted of multiple felonies


Bryan Cranston has signed on to star in the Adam Shankman-directed musical, Rock of Ages.

Bryan Cranston to star in 'rock of Ages'


What's next for Regis Philbin now that his days at Live! with Regis and Kelly are over?


Parliament is expected to rise sine die on Friday, 22nd March, 2013 for the Easter break.

Parliament expected to rise sine die for Easter


SCOUTS in Llanelli are seeking funds to upgrade their hall in Andrew Street from the town council.


New Orleans police and city sanitation trucks wasted no time cleaning up the homeless camp that has been growing for months next to Interstate 10 at Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard.


A judicial official said Friday Oct. 30, 2009 the former French President Jacques Chirac is ordered to stand trial in corruption case.

France's Jacques Chirac ordered to stand trial


The Bishop of St Germans, The Right Reverend Roy Screech, is to retire at the end of the year.

Bishop of St Germans the rt rev Roy Screech to retire


Home minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said the Centre wants to find a ``just, honourable and practicable solution'' to the Telangana statehood demand that has the ``widest measure of support among all stakeholders''.

Centre wants honourable and practicable solution to Telangana


India offered Thursday to resume high-level peace talks with Pakistan, an overture that reflected a significant warming between the nuclear-armed countries one year after the deadly siege on Mumbai.


As we approach this milestone, Connect Asia is asking how 9/11 changed the world?


President Barack Obama called for comprehensive immigration reform on Thursday, urging Congress to fix ``a broken immigration system.''

Obama calls for comprehensive immigration reform


French President Nicolas Sarkozy admitted Thursday he had made ``mistakes'' during his tumultuous first year in power but insisted he would press on with reforms despite his collapse in popularity.

Sarkozy admits 'mistakes' during first year in power


Two of the most famous Motown singing groups, The Temptations and The Supremes, celebrate 50th anniversaries this month with special CD sets and a DVD release of their appearances on iconic variety series The Ed Sullivan Show.

Temptations and Supremes celebrate 50th Anniversary


Lisa Marie Presley follows in her dad's footsteps 35 years after his death when she makes her Grand Ole Opry debut on Aug. 21.

Lisa Marie Presley to make Grand Ole Opry debut


Authorities say a 22-year-old woman and 28-year-old man were found dead in a LaSalle apartment along with an unharmed 11-month-old girl.


A man died Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash in Ashtabula County, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.


Texas Tech announced Friday official plans for a $5 million renovation to Dan Law Field that will finally put the Red Raider baseball program on par with the rest of the Big 12 Conference.

Texas Tech announces $5 million renovation to Dan Law Field


Congress president Sonia Gandhi warned on Wednesday that India would give a ``fitting reply'' to terrorism.

India to give 'fitting reply' to terrorism:


Silicon Valley is betting online gambling is its next billion-dollar business, with developers across the tech industry turning casual games into occasions to wager.


Dual international Timana Tahu endured a torrid return to the NRL, with opposite centre Beau Scott doing all in his power to make his life difficult in Parramatta's loss to St George Illawarra.


One of America's most famous newspaper publishers, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, whose family owns the New York Times, died on Saturday at the age of 86.

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, publisher of the New York Times, dies at 86


They have also warned of more similar attacks to take ``revenge'' on the police atrocities on ``innocent'' people.


Salamander Energy plc, the Asia focussed independent oil and gas exploration and production company, provides an operational update on its forthcoming drilling activity in Block L15/50, Onshore Thailand, and Block B8/38, Gulf of Thailand.

Salamander Energy provides operational update


New Jersey Nets head coach Avery Johnson was ejected for the first time this season, following a no-call by referee Brett Barnaky.

Avery Johnson ejected for first time this season


``It was the best ball of my cricket career,'' the 26-year-old pacer of Indian origin said.


Siler City officials moved to impose mandatory water restrictions effective Tuesday that will, among their tenets, prohibit residents from ``nonessential'' use such as watering lawns, washing cars or sidewalks, filling pools or running decorative fountains or ponds.


Turkey accused Syria of ``state terrorism'' yesterday after a sharp spike in the death toll from the Syrian civil war, and Iran came under new scrutiny with the US alleging that Tehran is flying weapons to President Bashar Assad's regime across Iraqi airspace.

Turkey accuses Syria of 'state terrorism'


Two TNA candidates have withdrawn their candidacy due to threats by an unknown gang in the Batticaloa district, former MP MK Sivajilingam said.

Two TNA candidates withdraw due to threats


Ann Coulter will have her jaw wired shut for the next few weeks after she took a bad spill which broke her jaw recently.


Despite the sovereign debt crisis, Eurozone recovery gained momentum in November, led by Germany and France, survey data from Markit Economics showed Friday.

Eurozone recovery gains momentum in November


Boston Red Sox secured a comfortable 6-0 win over Philadelphia Phillies at the Bright House Networks in Clearwater, Florida on Monday, March 26 in their Grapefruit League encounter of the 2012 Major League Baseball Spring Training Session.

Boston Red Sox secure a comfortable 6-0 win --


G4S who failed to deliverer on its Olympic security outsourcing contract, have donated £2.5 million to the armed forces, who were drafted in to cover the gap in security.

G4S donates £2.5 million to armed forces


Amitabh Bachchan the legend has said that soon to be launched KBC can change one's life.


In a medical first, a revolutionary synthetic blood has saved the life of a Victorian woman.


Ticketmaster operator Live Nation Entertainment which ranks as the third-largest e-commerce company in the USA is moving systems to a private cloud platform.

Live Nation Entertainment moves to private cloud platforms


Pakistan will release 101 Indian prisoners, a majority of them fishermen, as a goodwill gesture ahead of a meeting between the interior secretaries of the two countries later this week.


Vancouver center Kyle Wellwood became the latest Canucks player injured when he broke his big toe late in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Toronto.


TORRANCE, Calif. - Toyota says its US sales fell 14 percent from May to June as questions mount about the health of the broader economy.

Toyota says US sales fall 14 percent from May to June


Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. is dropping its affiliation with a conservative political group.

Amazon.com drops affiliation with political group


The Australian dollar has closed higher after tracking a see-sawing Japanese yen through the weekend and again during Monday's local session.


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has backed centre-back Sol Campbell to make a sensational return to the England squad for the 2010 World Cup.

Arsene Wenger backs Sol Campbell to make it to England squad


Macedonian Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska has suggested for Bulgaria and Romania to exchange police officers during a tourist season, Macedonian daily Vecer writes on Friday.According to the proposal Jankulovska made at a ministerial forum in Bulgaria, Macedonian police officers will be commissioned on the Bulgarian seacoast, while Bulgarian police officers will be on duty in Ohrid in summer.

Fyr macedonia has suggested for Bulgaria and Romania to exchange police officers during a tourist season


European stocks are seen opening flat to slightly higher on Monday, adding to recent strong gains, after eurozone finance ministers agreed to disburse the next tranche of financial aid to Greece.


A truck carrying a stainless steel pressurized chemical reactor vessel broke down for the second time in a week Saturday morning and caused heavy delays on I-540 West near Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh police said.

Truck carrying chemical reactor vessel breaks down for second time


WBC minimum weight champion Kazuto Ioka beat WBA champ Akira Yaegashi by unanimous decision in the first unification title bout between Japanese boxers on Wednesday.


Australian singer Peter Andre says he wants former Spice Girl and close friend Mel B to find him a girl.

Peter Andre wants Mel B to find him a girl!


Prime Minister Gordon Brown called for a new global ``economic and social contract'' with the financial institutions to ensure taxpayers around the world would never again have to bear the cost of banking failure.

Brown calls for global 'economic and social' contract


Guwahati, June 16 The death of a passenger at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati Saturday raised serious questions about the facilities available at the airport.

Death at Guwahati airport raises questions on facilities


A partnership between the Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino Motors will mean a fuel cell hybrid bus can run from central Tokyo to Tokyo International Airport.

Fuel cell hybrid bus to run AT Tokyo Airport


San Francisco Giants outfielder Mark DeRosa will have more tests on his left wrist to find out what's causing the numbness in his hand.


A bear cub was spotted between Salisbury and Church streets in Williamsport Monday night, according to a 911 dispatcher.


Police say two masked gunmen robbed a Radio Shack just before the electronics store closed Wednesday evening.


With Steve Jobs taking another leave of absence due to health issues, the question coming up is whether Apple can survive without Steve Jobs at the helm.


The newly-formed BuySafeTelemarketing Alliance has launched its interactive website: http://www.buysafetelemarketing.com.

BuySafeTelemarketing launches interactive website


Openly lesbian US Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., will address the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC

Openly lesbian US Rep. Baldwin to address Democratic Convention


The American Heart Association released new CPR Guidelines for untrained people, as announced in various international news sites.

American Heart Association released new CPR guidelines for the untrained


CaoSys, a developer of Governance, Risk, Compliance and productivity software specifically for Oracle E-Business Suite introduced CS*Compliance Foundation this week, a comprehensive and cost effective GRC solution for Oracle E-Business Suite.

CaoSys introduces cost effective GRC solution for Oracle E-Business Suite


China this afternoon gave notice that it is ready to accept imports of US pork, following negotiations between Chinese and US officials in March that led to an agreement in which China pledged to reopen its markets to US pork.


I use to love Second Life, they kicked me out for having an argument with another guy, they then wanted me to actually produce real life ID to them!

I use to love Second Life, they kicked ...


Gay rights campaigner Gary Burns has called for GLBT community support in his battle against Channel Nine over a gay skit on The Footy Show.


Beyoncé has revealed that she used to iron her hair when she was in Destiny's Child.


Tri-County residents took part in the Hands Across California campaign today.The one-day event is an effort to support the state's nearly 3 million community colleges.

Tri-county residents to take part in Hands Across California campaign


Swedish truck maker Scania will open a branch in Karbala, fourth after Baghdad, Erbil and a prospected third in Basra.

Sweden's Scania to open branch in Karbala


Sen. John Kerry warned incoming Republicans Tuesday morning against cutting back the size of government so much that it cannot contribute to US productivity.


Jets linebacker Jason Taylor was not wearing his No. 99 jersey at practice today and did not take part in position drills during the portion of practice open to the media.

Jets linebacker Jason Taylor not practicing;


Major drawcard Greg Norman has pulled out of next month's Australian Open in Sydney following a slower than expected recovery from shoulder surgery.

Greg Norman pulls out of Australian Open


Tandem skydive operators in Tauranga and around New Zealand are grounded today as they grapple to become certified under new Civil Aviation Authority regulations.


It was a sad day on Saturday when Woolworths closed its doors for the last time in Gloucester.


Governor Bob Riley on Monday declared an official state of emergency in Alabama due to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Ida.


Heather Dubrow from the OC is going Malibu Country, literally.


Dinara Safina retired with a lower back injury Wednesday against Jelena Jankovic in her first round-robin match at the Sony Ericsson Championships and will lose her No. 1 ranking to Serena Williams if she has to pull out of the tournament.

Dinara Safina retires with injury against Jelena Jankovic at wta Championships


Singer Alicia Keys and her celebrity friends have raised $1 million for an AIDS charity and, with it, lived to tweet again.


The North American rig count, tracked by petroleum industry consulting firm Barker Hughes, continued its upward trend last week as both US and Canadian counts posted week-on-week increases.

North American rig count continues upward trend


France is sending yellow fever vaccine to Paraguay to help deal with an outbreak of the mosquito-borne illness, ABC Color newspaper reported Thursday.


On the 19th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced that the first annual citywide earthquake preparedness drill will take place on Tuesday, October 21.

Mayor Gavin Newsom announces the first annual citywide earthquake preparedness drill


London, Nov 15 Rocker Keith Richards says he and Rolling Stones bandmate Mick Jagger are like brothers who can argue with each other but always love each other.


A Ferndale man pleaded guilty Monday, Oct. 25, to first-degree animal cruelty for sexually abusing a goat at a property near Enterprise Road at Willeys Lake Road in May.

Ferndale man pleads guilty to sexually abusing goat


Hughes Springs FCCLA students advancing to State competition, from left, include, on the back row, Kayleigh Stoermer, Dashe Hatten, and Kayla Watkins.


Athabasca Oil Sands Corp., which fell 2% yesterday, announced its board of directors has approved a 2012 capital budget of $819 million to be invested in its 100% owned assets.

Athabasca Oil Sands Corp. announces 2012 capital budget


The leader of India's Congress Party, Sonia Gandhi, said Saturday that the Indian people have made ``the right choice'' after her party and its allies swept to a commanding election victory.


Singer Alicia Keys and acctresses Jennifer Aniston and Demi Moore will each direct a short film about breast cancer and its impact on people's lives for cable television network Lifetime.

Alicia Keys to direct short film on breast cancer


The government is planning to deploy school guards to prevent pupils from leaving during school hours and to keep unauthorised persons away, Népszava reports.

Government planning to deploy guards at schools


Valeant Canada Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals, has received Health Canada approval for insomnia drug Sublinox.

Valeant Canada receives Health Canada approval for insomnia drug


Cellphone maker Motorola Inc. said Wednesday its net profits fell 84 per cent in the fourth quarter and warned that the recovery in its struggling handset unit will take longer than expected.


DC police are stepping up patrols after a violent weekend in which seven people were killed and seven more were wounded in a string of incidents across the city.

Dc police step up patrols after violent weekend


Four Sri Lankan housemaids are stranded in Gaza, unable to leave due to closure of exit points by Israel and Egypt.