Ivory Coast coach Uli Stielike will not rejoin the squad during the African Nations Cup after having to leave his players just before the start of the tournament for personal reasons, officials said on Friday.

Ivory Coast coach Stielike will not rejoin squad


MTV Estonia declared bankruptcy in Harju County court Monday after its mother company MTV Networks Baltic canceled the company's franchise license.


Indian River County Supervisor of Elections Leslie Rossway Swan has announced that new voter information cards were mailed to all 89,600 registered Indian River County voters on June 25.

New cards mailed to Indian River County voters


ESSENDON chairman David Evans has reminded the public Bombers players have never tested positive to banned drugs, in a message on the Essendon website.


The Chiefs earned their first postseason win since 1992 when they pinned a 2-0 loss on Sterling in the opening round of the NJSIAA Group II South tournament.

Chiefs earn first postseason win since 1992


AUSTRALIAN Cameron Meyer retained the leader's jersey as Dutchman Bauke Mollema won the second stage of the Tour of Switzerland.


A Newcastle-based judge's dog savaged a student sunbathing in his parents' garden, a court has heard.

Judge's dog 'savaged sunbathing student'


Pictograph Cave State Park will open for the 2009 season today, April 15.

Pictograph Cave State Park opens for the season


The two Vineland Public Schools bus drivers involved in an April 23 crash at D'Ippolito Elementary School pleaded guilty to failure to report an accident, according to Municipal Court officials.

Bus drivers plead guilty to failure to report accident


Sarus conservation has suffered a setback as very few nests with eggs or chicks have been sighted during the ongoing breeding season.


The President of the Association for Mathematics Teachers of Ghana, Ms Adwoa Nkrumah, has observed that mathematics is the easiest subject to be taught and learned.

Mathematics is easy to teach and learn --


India and Pakistan will resume peace talks stalled since Pakistani militants staged deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, the two countries said Thursday.


NYSARC Inc., the nation's largest nonprofit agency serving people with developmental disabilities, is urging the Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to approve a final budget deal restoring $120 million in state funding to programs and services for people with developmental disabilities.

NYSARC urges Legislature to restore $120 million in state funding for people with developmental disabilities


The heat wave sweeping east has caused roads to buckle in Minneapolis, as temperatures reached a staggering 106 degrees.


But in a brand new interview with People magazine, Amanda said, ``I'm doing amazing. I'm retired as an actor. I am moving to New York to launch my career. I'm going to do a fashion line.''


Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock tells The Associated Press that Serena Williams has been fined a record $82,500 for her tirade at this year's US Open and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another ``major offense'' in the next two years.

Serena Williams fined record $82,500 for tirade


Two new appeals have been filed against a proposed Costco Wholesale site in Roseburg.

Two appeals filed against proposed Costco site


New mobile phone numbers will start with 05 once numbers beginning with 04 are exhausted.


Shamil Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic commercial and investment bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ithmaar Bank, has appointed Krishnan Hariharan as the bank's new Senior Manager, Risk Management.

Shamil Bank appoints a new Senior Manager, Risk Management


Nokia Siemens and chip company MediaTek collaborated to enhance spectrum efficiency of GSM operators.

Nokia Siemens, MediaTek collaborate to enhance spectrum efficiency


COLUMBIA, SC Former CBS and NBC broadcast journalist Marvin Kalb is speaking at the University of South Carolina on the role Vietnam has played in US foreign policy.

Former broadcaster Marvin Kalb speaks at u


Bauer Hockey is recalling thousands of children's hockey sticks across North America after Health Canada...

Bauer recalls thousands of children's hockey sticks


Indonesian landslides kill 16 people Updated: 07:35, Monday January 28, 2013 The death toll in two separate landslides, triggered by torrential rain in western Indonesia, has risen to 16, including five geothermal workers, officials say.


Merck and Serum Institute of India have joined hands to develop and commercialize pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for the developing nations.

Merck, Serum partner to develop pneumococcal conjugate vaccine


Shortly after midnight Friday, a young man with a zest for life and dreams for the future died on a downtown Rochester street.

Young man's dreams died on a Rochester street


Governor Schwarzenegger said he will restart stalled budget talks in hopes of getting an agreement between state Republicans and Democrats.Saying that it was time to turn the page, Governor Schwarzenegger called on lawmakers to start anew.

Schwarzenegger says he'll restart stalled budget talks


The Up in the Air and Twilight star admits she has road rage issues.


Britney Spears allegedly binged on tequila shots moments before her disastrous performance at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.


After postponing her arena tour several months, Jessie J spoke about her sophomore album this week, calling it the ``love of (her) life.''


Lawyers for Goldman Sachs are threatening to file a lawsuit against a blogger that runs a website critical of the investment bank.

Goldman Sachs (gs) threatens lawsuit against blogger


Mark McGrath and his fiancée, Carin Kingsland, welcomed twins -- a boy and a girl -- in Los Angeles on Thursday.


Former Swedish rally driver and Toyota Formula One team principal Ove Andersson died in a car crash outside Oudtshoorn near George on Wednesday, Motorsport SA said.


India would outpace China in GDP growth within 15 years, Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has predicted in its annual report released on Tuesday.


An Afghan in police uniform shot and killed a NATO soldier in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, the military said -- taking the death toll from insider attacks this year to 40.

Afghan in police uniform kills NATO soldier:


An RV caught fire across from the Dutch Garden Restaurant Wednesday around 2:30pm, on upper State Street near the HWY 101/HWY 154 interchange.

RV catches fire across from Dutch Garden


It has been established that the Huelva five year old, Mari Luz Cortes, died from drowning and was still alive when thrown into the river by the man accused of her abuse and murder, Santiago del Valle García.


No. 10 Purdue made a furious rally in the final four minutes to take a 36-28 lead over Southern Illinois at halftime.

Purdue leads Southern Illinois at halftime


The Oshkosh school board will vote on a referendum plan recommended by administration at tonight's school board meeting.

Oshkosh school board to vote on referendum plan


Flowers have been laid at the scene of a hit and run which killed a cyclist near Tring.


Time Warner will acquire 31% in CME, a group which in Romania controls major TV station Pro TV as well as other several channels.

Time Warner to acquire 31% in Central European media Enterprises


A 17-year-old Worthington teen is facing two felony counts of third-degree criminal sexual contact after picking a girl up from the middle school and allegedly forcing her to have sex.


Celebrities thronged the wedding of actor Vikranth and Maanasa held at a star hotel recently.

Celebrities thronged the wedding of Vikranth


Thursday, July 15:- Unconfirmed news reaching The Statesman this morning from Parliament is that President Mills has ordered for the withdrawal of the STX agreement from Parliament.

Mills orders withdrawal of STX agreement


When it comes to watching movies, consumers still prefer DVD and Blu-ray Disc to digital downloads according to a recent report from the NPD Group.

Consumers still prefer dvds to downloads


Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that Iran will send its ambassador back to Libya.


Oil prices eased in Asian trade on Wednesday after a series of record highs driven by supply worries, dealers said


President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Tuesday that Indonesia is considering quitting OPEC because it is no longer a net oil exporter.


Former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh talks to STAR News and says that he has made a mistake by trusting Mulayam Singh Yadav.

I have made a mistake by trusting Mulayam Singh:


As a matter of fact, the world is pretty much ruled by MICE.


ORLANDO, Fla. Former US Rep. Alan Grayson says he will run for Congress again.

Grayson says he'll run for Congress again


A Kennesaw State University police officer was hurt while searching for a black bear.


Former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on Friday said FDI in retail would be good if it benefitted lakhs of farmers in the country.

FDI in retail will be good if it benefits farmers:


A child rape suspect was arrested and is awaiting extradition, Pennsylvania State Police at the Skippack barracks announced Thursday.


An Orlando man has been indicted for hacking into Bright House Networks data and stealing information.

Man indicted for hacking into Bright House Networks


A charter passenger jet made an emergency landing Tuesday in Bermuda after the captain reported a possible fire in the cabin, officials in the British island territory said.

Charter jet makes emergency landing in Bermuda


United Airlines partner SkyWest Inc. agreed to buy more than $4 billion of Embraer SA jets as new pilot contracts at the largest carriers allow commuter operators to fly bigger planes.

United airlines partner SkyWest to buy Embraer jets


BRAVE soldiers from Cambridgeshire will be reunited with their families this afternoon when they return from a tour of duty in Iraq.


Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise made a whirlwind social visit to Wellington yesterday but flew out today.


Family foundations are thriving in Britain and Europe, according to research that is due to be published next month.

Family foundations thrive in Britain and Europe


A man has scaled the roof of an immigration removal centre as part of a ``peaceful protest'', officials said today.

Man scales the roof of immigration centre


KONE will apply for the listing of its 2005C stock options on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki in Finland so that the listing begins as of April 1, 2008.

KONE applies for listing of the 2005C stock options


A North Carolina judge has struck down a 98-year-old state ban on public profanity.

Judge strikes down ban on public profanity


A convicted sex offender who claims he has raped dozens of children gets 10 years in prison for having child pornography on his computer.


Dirty Girl Mud Run, the original women-only national mud run series, is coming to Colorado Springs on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Dirty Girl Mud Run coming to Colorado Springs


Stanley Gbagbeke won the long jump at the Penn Relays with a leap of 41-10.

Gbagbeke wins long jump at the Penn Relays


NEW immigrant communities were welcomed to Huddersfield at an event to show newcomers what the town had to offer.

Immigrant communities welcome to Huddersfield


Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation, the holding company for Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2009.

Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation announces fourth quarter and full


Amy Winehouse died of accidental alcohol poisoning after drinking more than five times Britain's drunk-driving limit, a British coroner said Wednesday.


Multi-ethnic Malaysia, which has a sizeable ethnic Indian population, is set to have announcements in Tamil language at its international airports.

Malaysia to have announcements in Tamil at international airports


The pace of mortgage lending is slowing, adding to evidence high interest rates are slowing the housing market.


The trial of a central Kentucky woman accused of killing her husband has been delayed.

Trial of woman accused of killing husband delayed


The Dallas County jail system passed its state inspection for the first time in eight years, a state official said Wednesday.

Dallas county jails pass state inspection


New York Law School and the Center for Justice and Democracy today announced a partnership to begin during the fall 2011 semester; during this affiliation CJ&D will be known as the Center for Justice and Democracy at New York Law School.

New York Law School announces partnership with the Center for Justice and Democracy


Another new Justin Bieber song has leaked on the Web, but this time it's not about a Latin girl.

Justin Bieber 'Dr. Bieber' song leaks on the Web


Shoppers gain from card surcharge limit Updated: 11:54, Monday March 18, 2013 The days of feeling ripped off in shops for using a credit card could be drawing to a close.


Salinas police officers confiscated more than 100 pounds of illegal fireworks today after an 11-year-old boy was found playing with a firecracker.

Salinas police confiscate 100 pounds of illegal fireworks


A burglar broke into a house, stole sympathy cards, the resident's keys and her car in Tuscany-Canterbury.


A BOY who two years ago could not walk unaided is now rock climbing and swimming in what his mother described as a dream come true.

BOY who could not walk now rock climbing


Federal prosecutors dropped all the remaining charges against Barry Bonds on Wednesday, days after a judge upheld the slugger's conviction on an obstruction of justice count.

Prosecutors drop remaining charges against Bonds


The speciality electronics retailer The Sharper Image announced Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and will also close 50 stores, the Wall Street Journal reported.


A $1 billion gaming deal is heading to the House for a final vote after the Florida Senate signed off on the measure by a 29-9 vote Thursday.


Metallica and Lou Reed have revealed some more song titles from their forthcoming collaboration album, ``Lulu,'' which will be released on October 31st in Europe and November 1st in North America through Warner Bros. Records.

Metallica and lou reed reveal more song titles


NEWARK, Del. Jamelle Hagins' dunk with 21 seconds left lifted Delaware over Northeastern 54-52 on Wednesday night.

Hagins lifts Delaware over Northeastern 54-52


The Foreign Affairs department says there are no reports that any Canadian was on the plane that crashed Monday in northern Afghanistan.

No Canadians on plane that crashed in Afghanistan:


Darko Tresnjak has been named the artistic director of Hartford Stage and will assume the position on July 1.

Darko Tresnjak named artistic director of Hartford Stage


India speedster S Sreesanth, who could not make it to the Indian side for the upcoming champions trophy in South Africa, will play for English county cricket club Warwickshire this season.


Four prominent political figures in the Northern Cape have joined Cope in Kimberley, a party co-ordinator said on Thursday.


Barenaked Ladies singer Steven Page has quit the long-running Toronto band, according to a statement posted on the BNL Web site Tuesday night.


Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic will visit Podgorica today to attend the opening of the Serbian-Montenegrin Business Club which will contribute to the linking of businessmen and strengthening of business cooperation between the two countries.


Tomlinson defends IBO title in darkness Updated: 00:44, Saturday May 19, 2012 Australia's Will Tomlinson has successfully defended his IBO super featherweight title in bizarre fashion, after a power failure forced an early end to his fight with Mexico's Daniel Ruiz.


Mohammad Amir claims that he was tricked into bowling two no-balls at Lord's after being told he was the subject of an International Cricket Council investigation.


Briton Mark Cavendish retained his Tour de France green jersey despite finishing outside the time cut-off in the mountainous 18th stage on Thursday.


Free agent forward Mats Sundin has thanked teams which have shown interest in him but says he's not ready to make a decision on his playing future right now.

Sundin not ready to make a decision on future


Second baseman Brian Roberts, who played just four games this season before aggravating his back injury, has played in a game.


HONG KONG superstar Andy Lau has yet to buy a wedding ring, reported Sin Chew Daily.

Hk star Andy Lau yet to buy wedding ring


Mesa is seeking volunteers on May 14 to help build a new playground in an 11-acre area of open space that has few amenities.

Mesa seeks volunteers to build playground


After spraying balls all around the driving range yesterday prior to the opening round of the LPGA Corning Classic in New York, Park matched her career low with an eight-under 64 for a share of the lead with Karine Icher of France, who also tied her best round as a pro.


Nasa's Curiosity rover has found soil on Mars to be similar to Hawaii's after sifting and scanning its first sample on the Red Planet.

Curiosity Mars rover finds soil similar to Hawaii's


Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in his new year address to the nation on Sunday accused the US president of plotting against Iran as crowds of worshippers shouted ``Death to Obama!''

Khamenei accuses US president of plotting against Iran


who I would have bet a good deal had his career ended with that torn ACL last summer -- appears to be healing just fine: he's been cleared to swing a bat and will likely be ready to go full speed once spring training begins.

Chipper Jones has been cleared to swing a bat


Police say three Northview High School students who were arrested Wednesday are facing robbery charges for taking $23 from another student.

Northview High school students arrested on robbery charges


The Employment Relations Authority has ruled a Northland barman was wrongly sacked despite drinking on the job so much his colleagues complained about working with him.

Barman wrongly sacked despite drinking on the job


The FBI conducted raids Saturday night in the Washtenaw and Lenawee county area, WDIV is reporting.

FBI conducts raids in Washtenaw, Lenawee counties


Shi'ites in Bahrain began burying their dead on Friday after a crackdown ordered by the Sunni ruling family to halt opposition protests inspired by Egypt.

Shi'ites in Bahrain begin burying their dead


Udupi district will soon have water meters fixed in all gram panchayats.


Aaron Boone of the Houston Astros says he will have open heart surgery to replace an aortic valve.

Houston's aaron Boone to have open heart surgery


Through his latest song, rapper Eminem is threatening singer-actress Mariah Carey that he will leak her nude snaps if she continues to deny that they ever had a relationship.

Eminem threatens Mariah Carey with nude snaps


Sen. Barack Obama arrived Kansas City on Monday about 4:20 pm He'll be watching his wife's speech at the Democratic National Convention.


A man's body was found after a ``severe fire'' at a terraced house, emergency services said.


Ottawa is urging hundreds of Canadians to leave Libya without delay amid escalating violence in the North African nation as embattled leader Moammar Gadhafi loses his four-decade long grip on power.

Ottawa urges all Canadians to leave Libya


China Shenhua Energy Co. said Friday its first-half net profit rose 14% on the year as sales increased despite a decline in overseas demand amid the economic downturn.


The Savannah College of Art and Design announced Monday that it is discontinuing baseball, softball and volleyball programs at the end of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Scad discontinuing baseball, softball and volleyball


Vera Zvonareva played a good and safe game and reached her first semifinal at the US Open 2010 with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Estonian Kaia Kanepi.

Vera Zvonareva reaches the semifinals at US Open 2010


Greece, long thought of as the gateway to Western Europe for Asian, African and Turkish immigrants, has rolled up the red carpet by rounding up thousands of illegal immigrants in a single operation.

Greece rounds up thousands of illegal immigrants


A judge's dog savaged a student sunbathing in his parents' garden, a court heard today.

Judge's dog 'savaged sunbathing student'


Irvine-based JetSuite, a new private jet service startup running Embraer Phenom 100 private jets, has raised $7.0M in a funding round, according to a regulatory filing by the company.


Mothers with a healthy, well balanced diet during pregnancy have children with stronger bones, according to an study presented at the National Osteoporosis Society Conference.

Mothers with a healthy diet during pregnancy have children with stronger bones


Small cap stocks provider of investor relations and small cap stocks public relations, SmallCapVoice.com, is now appearing as the Featured Company on TransWorldNews.fr.

Small cap stocks investor relations and public relations


A supermarket went up in flames and set off a massive fire in southeastern Newport News early this morning.

Supermarket goes up in flames this morning


An RCMP officer shot an aggressive pit bull Sunday evening in Wellington after a man and his son called police to say the animal had them trapped in their car.


First Solar Inc. said it will buy NextLight Renewable Power LLC for about $285 million, adding to its project pipeline and bolstering its position in the US utility-scale renewable power market.

First Solar to buy NextLight renewable for $285 million


Bharti Airtel Ltd. Friday raised call charges under some of its prepaid schemes, as India's largest mobile-phone company by subscribers moved to plug eroding profit margin after two years of intense price wars.

Bharti Airtel raises call charges under some prepaid schemes


Fullback Vonta Leach, who was cut by the Ravens today, will visit the Dolphins tomorrow, according to multiple reports.


Kirstie Alley is firing back at George Lopez after the late night host tastelessly mocked her weight on his show.

Kirstie Alley fires back at George Lopez


A man riding his scooter was struck by a vehicle in an apparent hit and run in the 600 block of Campostella Road Wednesday evening.


A man who appeared to be in his mid-70s was critically injured Monday night in a house fire near Annapolis, authorities said.

Man critically injured in fire near Annapolis


Cabinet has approved a policy for the use of local building materials in the construction industry to help in reducing the cost of construction and to ensure the use of local materials including, pozzolana.

Cabinet approves policy on use of local building materials


Pakistan continues to consider India as an existential threat despite the two countries taking significant appreciative steps in improving their ties, a top American intelligence official said Wednesday.

Pakistan continues to consider India an existential threat:


Cheniere Energy Inc is selling 17m shares of its common stock via an underwritten public offering.

Cheniere selling 17m shares via underwritten offering


Huawei is set to retain top telecom equipment vendor position in coming quarters, thanks to its growing revenue from enterprise and mobile phone businesses.

Huawei set to retain top telecom equipment vendor position?


Two ``known or suspected'' terrorists who cooperated with the government and were placed in the Witness Security Program later were able to board airplanes and quietly vanish, the Justice Department's inspector general concluded in a report that was highly critical of how the government handles some of its most dangerous witnesses.


It has just staged its premiere musical ``You Can't Choose the Time You Live In'' for the Moscow audience.

``You Can't Choose the Time You Live in''


Drake has dissed Chris once again by claiming to be the first person ever to 'successfully rap and sing.


Its been confirmed an extraordinary general meeting is to be held for members of Jersey's Family Nursing and Homecare on January 14th.


Nepal will go for a kill when they take on Yemen in their second match of the AFC U-22 Championship Group D Qualifiers at the Dasharath Stadium on Monday.


Newly-launched development tech provider Blade Games World has raised $4 million in its initial round of investment, the company announced, a cash infusion it will put toward its Blade3D game engine.


Aveksa, a supplier of enterprise access governance solutions, announced that Green Dot Corp., a provider of retail-based financial products and services, has selected Aveksa to manage access-related business and compliance risks across its enterprise.

Green Dot Corp. selects Aveksa to manage business and compliance risks


Two parents are charged with felony child neglect after not seeking medical attention for their 1-year-old daughter, who was allegedly placed on a stove and fell over onto an ignited burner, police said.


Abbas praised the prisoner swap and congratulated the Kuntar family.


RAFAEL Cabrera Bello of Spain has shot an 11-under 60 in the final round to win his first European Tour title at the Austrian Open.

Rafael Cabrera Bello shoots 60 to win Austrian Open


Hollywood actor Richard Widmark, who often portrayed killers, cops and Western gunslingers, has died after a long illness.


Newell Rubbermaid has announced it will acquire a 60-acre site and invest $12.5 million to build a new ink manufacturing facility in Coffee County's Interstate Industrial Park in Manchester.

Newell Rubbermaid to build ink manufacturing facility


Russell Crowe spent the Oscars weekend ''flirting'' with Natalie Imbruglia and onlookers say the pair couldn't keep their hands off each other.

Russell Crowe - Russell Crowe flirting with Natalie Imbruglia


Republicans nominate McCain as their Presidential candidate;


Bradley agrees to fight Pacquiao June 9 Manny Pacquiao will be back in the ring June 9, just not against Floyd Mayweather Jr. World Boxing Organization junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley has agreed to fight Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, according to theLos Angeles Times.


As part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the state, Maharashtra government will initiate a river water cleaning programme for improving water quality in the next five years.

Maharashtra to initiate river water cleaning programme


Senator Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday night, prevailing through an epic battle with Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in a primary campaign that inspired millions of voters from every corner of America to demand change in Washington.


Bali mulls no sex sign after temple romp Updated: 18:02, Friday March 8, 2013 Officials on the Indonesian island of Bali are considering putting up 'no sex' signs at Hindu temples after a lusty Estonian couple were caught in the act.


NATO helicopters fired rockets at gunmen on the rooftop of a besieged Kabul hotel early today, ending a more than four-hour standoff between militants and police that left at least seven dead and eight others wounded, Afghan officials said.


Fort Collins police say a man has died after being struck by a freight train.

Man dies after being struck by a freight train


CLASSIC car enthusiasts are being sought by a charity to take part in a fundraising driving event.


US President Barack Obama and congressional leaders have struck a last-minute budget deal to narrowly avert a government shutdown.


Nepal beat Namibia by 39 runs in their Under 19 Cricket World Cup playoff match on Tuesday, with the result that Namibia will now play off for 15th position against Zimbabwe in their final match on Thursday.


Macon.Com is reporting Macon Mall faces foreclosure.


When my journey here is over, and I go to meet my maker, may I hear His awesome voice say, ``Well done.''


North Dakota's sandhill crane season is opening, and the State Game and Fish Department is cautioning hunters to make sure they properly identify the birds to avoid shooting endangered whooping cranes.


Nahum Manbar was released from prison Monday after the Hasharon Prison parole board approved his early release.


Around 100 Indian fishermen have been detained by Sri Lankan police who claim they strayed into the country's waters and were doing ``illegal'' fishing, sources said on Tuesday.

Around 100 Indian fishermen detained in Sri lanka


JK Rowling says her Harry Potter novels will be sold as e-books, ending the boy wizard's status as one of the highest-profile holdouts against digital publishing.

Jk Rowling says the Harry Potter series will be sold as e-books


BUCHAREST, Romania -Radamel Falcao scored twice to help Atletico Madrid win the Europa League title by beating Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in an all-Spanish final on Wednesday.

Atletico Madrid wins Europa League title


Kazakhstan may halve the corporate income tax rate to 15 percent while introducing a tax of up to 20 percent that will apply only to the oil and mining sectors, an oil industry group official said on Friday.

Kazakhstan may halve corporate income tax rate


Sehwag, who created a flutter by threatening to quit the Delhi ranji team, said it was his 'moral' duty to clean up the system being the senior most player of the team.

It was my moral duty to clean up the system:


The GWR team Flood lit Winter cyclo cross series returns for four evening races during September and October, with the final held in daylight on the 14th October as part of the Wessex and Weston series.


Griffith, who died last week, was Tar Heel Democrats' political ace in the hole, helping them remain competitive in the state while most of the South went Republican.

Andy Griffith was nc Democrats' ace in the hole


Television actress Kamya Punjabi, popularly known as Sindoora of 'Banoo Main Teri Dulhaan', insists that her motive in life is not just to make money but to also do work that gives her satisfaction.

'My motive in life is not just to make money'


ACTOR Guy Pearce has missed out on a Golden Globe.


DETROIT A family friend says former first lady Betty Ford has died at age 93.


Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson has a lot of company among executives whose resumés don't match up with their true education credentials.


Emergency crews are on the scene where a pedestrian has been struck and killed by a train.


A Council Bluffs, Iowa, official says the owner of a dog that was stabbed to death as it attacked a 77-year-old woman will be cited for having a dog at large.

Owner of dog stabbed after attack to be cited


Santana Row in San Jose has added three new retailers and a new restaurant and also disclosed that its new residential complex, with 108 units, is 100 percent leased.


ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema called for a programme of nationalisation to eliminate poverty at the 99th ANC anniversary celebration at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday.

Malema calls for nationalisation to eliminate poverty


China Energy News reported that China is likely to escape a natural gas shortage this winter as supplies from Central Asia will increase and as the country steps up imports from the spot market.

China may escape gas shortage this winter


The Turin Shroud was faked by Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci using pioneering photographic techniques and a sculpture of his own head, a television documentary claims.

Turin Shroud may have been faked by da Vinci


Dylan Royer scored 17 points, leading four players in double figures, to help Cal Poly beat Long Beach State 79-73 Thursday night.


Four more Daily News readers became winners of a mobile phone and hotel stays at the third weekly draw of the 'Seven Wonders of Sri Lanka' competition launched by the Daily News.

Four more Daily News readers become winners


Togo have pulled out of the African Cup of Nations after an attack on the team bus killed three people.

Togo pulls out of African Cup of Nations


Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who recently announced she was giving up the game for married life, said on Thursday she had broken her engagement with a childhood friend.


And Chipwende has said ZDA is to start selling properties seized from the defunct Task Force on Corruption among them Ndola Trust School and Motor City Limited.

ZDA to start selling properties seized from defunct Task Force


Urbandale police said two men have been charged in a theft case at Living History Farms.

Two charged in theft at Living History Farms


A former NBA referee-turned-tailor claims Atlanta Hawks star Dominique Wilkins beat him and had him arrested on false charges for asking for the $12,000 Wilkins owed him for custom-made suits.

Tailor claims Dominique Wilkins beat him


A former Sheboygan mayor involved in several public incidents involving alcohol has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

Former Sheboygan mayor reaches plea deal


Bollywood stars from Shah Rukh Khan to Amitabh Bachchan all film fraternity paid tribute to the heroes and victims of the Mumbai terror attacks to mark the first anniversary of 26/11.

Bollywood stars paid tribute to the heroes and victims of the Mumbai terror


July 27 marks 1 year to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games! www.london2012.com/1yeartogo Here's the story so far, from the moment London won the right to be Host City of the Games in 2012

1 year to go to London 2012 - the story so far...


Arkansas ranked 40th in the nation in overall health in this year's America's Health Rankings report.


Somerset battled back after lunch on the second day of their County Championship match with Hampshire today.Justin Langer's side took the final five wickets for just 78 runs in 24 overs as Hampshire were 359 all out.


HP expanded its graphic arts portfolio to help its customers print top-quality, high-value materials and capture a larger share of a $124 billion global digital printing market.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it's time to move to direct talks with the Palestinians.

Netanyahu says it's time for direct talks with Palestinians


An Atlanta woman was pulled to safety by commuters after she fell onto MARTA train tracks as a train approached.

Atlanta woman falls on MARTA train tracks as train approaches


An intermediate position holder of pre-medical group refused to accept the gold medal from the Provincial Education Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman during an award distribution ceremony in Gujranwala here on Saturday.

Position holder refuses to accept gold medal in Gujranwala


Effective Aug. 15, Social Security field offices nationwide will close to the public 30 minutes early each day.

Social Security field offices to close early


A commuter train engineer text messaged a promise to a teenage railroad fan -- ``I'm gonna do all the radio talkin' ... ur gonna run the locomotive'' -- days before a crash that killed 25 people in California last year, according to documents from federal investigators.


Jordan bought 50,000 metric tons of wheat from various origins in a tender for 100,000 tons which closed yesterday, an official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

Jordan buys 50,000 tons of wheat from various origins


iKnowtion, a marketing and analytics consultancy that works with Fortune 1000 companies to improve marketing effectiveness, today announced plans to host a national forum on marketing analytics this fall.

IKnowtion to host national forum on marketing analytics


Sandra Bullock has made a surprise public appearance, her first since splitting from her husband Jesse James.


Former Melbourne Archbishop Frank Little, who championed Vatican II reforms and confronted the Victorian state government over its ``casino culture'', died in his sleep Monday night.


The annual World Economic Forum on Africa has opened in Cape Town.


Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Friday launched a new variant of its luxury sedan Camry, with the target of selling 500 units of this model to hit the Indian roads this year.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches variant of Camry


Major General Chandrasiri said the roads are expected to be cleared early next year.


Third-place Tour de France finisher Bernhard Kohl admits he used the new blood booster CERA because he was under ``incredibly huge'' pressure to perform.


Nestle has resumed its Zimbabwe operations after government assurances of no further interference, a senior company official told Reuters.

Nestle resumes Zimbabwe operations on government assurances


Several dozen people are suing the Catholic church in Montana over sexual abuse they say they suffered as children at the hands of clergy members.


Yuliya Tymoshenko was under pressure to concede defeat in Ukraine's presidential election after international monitors endorsed the results.


A woman was struck and killed around noon Wednesday as she attempted to cross Alligator Alley.

Woman struck, killed while crossing Alligator Alley


AP AOL Inc. has sold its affiliate marketing business, Buy.at, for an undisclosed price to Digital Window Ltd., which runs a network of affiliate marketing sites.

AOL sells affiliate marketing business, Buy.at


A young Spencer man was killed in a collision in northeast Oklahoma County.


Samsung has launched the BBC Sport app for smart TVs, enabling viewers to access the BBC's interactive coverage of major sporting events including Wimbledon and Formula 1.


The US Bureau of Land Management is enacting annual fire restrictions on its land starting Friday.

Bureau of land Management to enact fire restrictions


Camille Grammer reportedly quit The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to protect her love interest with her new boyfriend.

Camille Grammer quit 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' for new boyfriend


Music mogul Simon Cowell is contemplating quitting 'X Factor' after the next series.

Simon Cowell may quit X Factor after next series


The Pakistani Taliban claimed Friday they used a turncoat CIA operative to carry out a suicide bombing that killed seven American CIA employees in Afghanistan as revenge for a top militant leader's death in a US missile strike.


The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the government for permitting law colleges, some of which are run in basements and rooftops, without even basic infrastructural facilities saying ``you are playing with the lives of students''.


Hollywood suffered one of the worst box office weekends in the last decade, as a lack of strong movies has slowed movie attendance momentum, an analyst said today.

Hollywood suffers one of worst box office weekends


Japanese land prices fell at a slower pace in June compared to a year earlier, figures showed on Tuesday.


Samantha Cameron has paid a visit to a children's support project to learn how vulnerable inner-city children are being given educational and emotional help thanks to money raised by Sport Relief.

Samantha Cameron visits children's project


Two Los Angeles traffic engineers have pled guilty to charges that they hacked into the city's traffic control computer as part of a union dispute over wages.

Los Angeles engineers plead guilty to hacking traffic


ANCHORAGE, Alaska The Alaska Supreme Court Wednesday ruled against Joe Miller on all counts, a decision that leaves his challenge of Sen. Lisa Murkowski's victory on life support.

Alaska Supreme Court rules against Miller


Bus drivers are to vote on possible strike action over massive cuts which could see around 600 workers at Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann laid-off.


Just hours before she was scheduled to hit the red carpet Jennifer Garner and her dad William stepped out for ice cream in Pacific Palisades, California with the actress' youngest children Seraphina and Samuel.

Jennifer Garner steps out for ice cream with Seraphina & Samuel


It has been reported that Russian and Italian energy companies agreed to double the capacity of a new gas pipeline from Russia into the heart of Europe that will bypass Ukraine.

Russian and Italian energy companies agreed to double capacity of new gas pipeline


Norway won the final World Cup team event of the season Saturday, and Austria finished fourth to miss out on a podium place for the first time in five years.


Mario Gabelli's Gamco Investors Inc. said it will pay a special dividend of $1 a share, a move that will cost the firm about $27 million.

Gamco Investors to pay special dividend of $1 a share


Ballinasloe nine town councillors are to meet the council executive shortly to view the controversial amended town enhancement plan.

Ballinasloe councillors to view controversial town plan


The jury deciding whether off-duty policeman Clinton Hill assaulted a man who was subsequently struck fatally by a truck says it having trouble reaching a verdict.


The regional annual diaspora meet, the mini-Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, will be held in Dubai later this year, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said Monday.

Regional diaspora meet in Dubai this year:


NS&I has announced that it is increasing the Premium Bonds prize fund rate to 1.5% from the October 2009 prize draw onwards.

NS&I increases Premium Bonds prize fund rate


A British charity fundraiser won the ``best job in the world'' on Wednesday -- caretaker of an Australian tropical island -- after an innovative marketing campaign that highlighted the power of social media.

British fundraiser wins 'Best job in the world'


President Michel Sleiman said Friday Hezbollah should not sink into sectarian strife in Lebanon or in Syria.

Hezbollah should not sink into sectarian strife:


It may come as a surprise to know that only three Canadian women are flying Griffon helicopters in combat missions over Afghan skies.

Three Canadian women flying over Afghan skies


Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne was released from hospital on Monday after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

Gascoigne released from hospital after being sectioned


Already a household name in her homeland, Swedish rock/pop star Lisa Miskovsky makes her North American debut with ``Still Alive,'' the title track to EA's highly anticipated title Mirror's Edge, which hits store shelves on November 11, for the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system versions.

Lisa Miskovsky makes North American debut with ``Still Alive''


AP Environmental Writer Federal officials say the despised Asian carp may have breached an electronic barrier designed to prevent it from invading the Great Lakes and jeopardizing their $7 billion sport fishery.

Asian carp may have breached electronic barrier


David Jones will take over as CEO of Paris-based advertising company Havas in place of Fernando Rodés, who announced that he will be resigning from his post and as a member of the board today.


Sports > Football Print Aa Jake Ballard waived by Giants Originally published:


``Kyrgyzstan does not control study of students abroad,'' Rakhmatulla azhy Egemberdiev, the acting Grand Mufti said at the press conference at 24.kg news agency today.

Kyrgyzstan does not control study of students abroad --


Chris Robshaw has been thrown in at the deep end as new England Captain as he will be winning his second Test Cap against Scotland and has never played at Murrayfield before.

Robshaw thrown in at the deep end with England


The board voted unanimously to accept Nay's resignation, which will take effect at the end of September.


WATER restrictions are expected to ease in November after the best news in a decade for Melbourne's water stores.


Poor evidence exists to guide treatment for pain in sciatica, so GPs should follow guidelines for neuropathic pain or low-back pain, researchers in Australia have concluded.

Poor evidence to guide treatment for sciatica


China is calling Monday for the resumption of six party talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament two days before planned inter-Korean talks.

China calls for resumption of six-party talks


Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday won a second term in office trouncing united opposition candidate Sarath Fonseka, his one-time army chief in jointly eliminating the LTTE who later parted ways.


Sudan is to bail out the largest private bank in its oil-producing South for the second time in two years after officials said it was hit by a raft of bad loans.

Sudan to bail out largest private bank in South for second time


Brown Shoe said Thursday it plans to sell AND 1, a men's basketball and lifestyle brand, to Galaxy International, a newly formed brand management company in New York, for $55 million in cash.

Brown Shoe to sell and 1 men's basketball brand for $55 million


Ironveld slipped into the red in the first half of 2012, blaming challenges in the recycling market which prompted its subsequent diversification.


``Anushka is very similar to me because even when Kapil Sharma, who is a first-time director, narrated the script to me, he also said, 'Think of her as similar to yourself. I know from outside you are very composed and in control','' the 36-year-old said here in an interview.


Thai and Cambodian troops clashed for a fourth straight day on Monday over a disputed border area surrounding a 900-year-old Hindu temple as Cambodia urged the UN Security Council to intervene.

Thai, Cambodia troops clash for fourth day on disputed border


To tell you why I'm voting for Barack Obama, I first have to explain to you why I'm a Democrat.


The US Coast Guard has suspended a search for a boater who radioed a distress call to say the vessel was sinking.


Simon Cowell has hinted X Factor rejects Belle Amie aren't over yet - as the girls also revealed that they plan to move in together and the music mogul wants to meet up with them despite their exit from the show last night.


ROGUE red light runners are the target of a new initiative being launched in Somerset.


DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty delivered his annual State of the District address Friday, speaking about education, crime and the economy.

Fenty delivers State of the District address


Her debut film, Fashion, hasn't even hit theatres yet, but Mugdha Godse's already getting international film offers, a French film in particular, in which Mugdha was asked to go topless!


Asian stocks rose for a fourth day as optimism that stimulus plans will boost the global economy lifted commodity producers and automakers, while Australian consumer confidence gained for a second month.


Lifestyle and consumer brand JML is massively expanding its presence in the Port of Tyne this year.

Consumer brand JML massively expands presence in the Port of Tyne


Sachin Tendulkar has completed 18,000 ODI runs during the World Cup quarter final match against Australia in Ahmedabad.


Mr Cameron, a cabinet minister in the Whitlam government and member of parliament from 1949 to 1980, died at his Adelaide home.


Lady Gaga struggles with bouts of depression on the road - but her ``chronic sadness'' helps feed her creativity.

Lady Gaga struggles with 'chronic sadness'


Michael Schumacher has announced that he will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the season.

Michael Schumacher to retire from Formula 1 at end of season


Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt said Monday arms should only exist to defend Lebanon, praising remarks made by the president who said the army should have no partner in defending security and sovereignty.

Jumblatt says arms should only defend Lebanon


A water quality advisory remains in place for the Duteau Creek source although the Regional District of North Okanagan had expected to lift the alert Thursday.


Bob Rae told his supporters in a conference call Tuesday that he will end his bid for the Liberal leadership, CTV News has learned.

Bob Rae to end bid for Liberal leadership:


Celtic's 38-year-old caretaker manager Neil Lennon says he is ready to take the job on permanently.


``If the status quo remains between Fatah and Hamas regarding the reconciliation standstill, the PNA will cancel the elections,'' an unnamed official in Ramallah told Gulf News on Monday.


Sparks guard Kristi Harrower will miss the Sparks' next three games after the passing of her grandmother, the team said in a statement today.

Sparks' Kristi Harrower to miss next three games


Gov. Rick Scott, seen here delivering the State of the State address in March, is set to sign a sweeping education bill Monday.

Gov. Scott to sign sweeping education bill


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans will miss the Rookie Challenge at All-Star weekend with an injured left foot.

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans will miss the Rookie Challenge


A 50-year-old Lake City man drowned in Lake Pepin after he tried to rescue his dog but was knocked out by an electrical shock.

Lake City man drowns trying to rescue dog


5 tube superhet schematic: there are not colonial animal pot fans.


HONOLULU US Rep. Neil Abercrombie says he will resign within weeks to devote full time to a campaign for governor.

US Rep. Abercrombie to resign within weeks


The Society of Chest Pain Centers, an international nonprofit society focused on saving lives of heart patients, has announced that it will join the American College of Cardiology and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement as a strategic partner to promote the Hospital to Home initiative.

Society of Chest Pain Centers joins the hospital to Home initiative


Allstate Corp., the largest publicly traded US home and auto insurer, on Wednesday sharply missed analysts' third-quarter forecasts as expenses rose and premiums earned in its primary insurance business declined.

Allstate misses forecasts as expenses rise


John McCain raised the specter of nuclear war as he struggled to overcome rival Barack Obama's widening lead in the polls with just 14 days left in the epic race to the White House.


Sachin Pilot, Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology inaugurated three new Value Added Services, namely ``Video SMS'', ``Live Share'' and ``Dial-a-Video'' for 2G & 3G mobile customers of BSNL across the country at Chandigarh on 10 April, 2011.

Sachin Pilot inaugurates three new value added services


Samsung recently announced that their blockbuster new phone, the Galaxy S III, is expected to reach 10 million sold during July.

Samsung Galaxy S III expected to reach 10 million sold in July


Rich Harden struck out 10 in an impressive debut for the Chicago Cubs, who blew a five-run lead in the ninth inning before beating the San Francisco Giants 8-7 Saturday on Reed Johnson's single in the 11th.

Harden strikes out 10 in debut with Cubs


Adobe Systems Inc. announced that it will publish the Real-Time Messaging Protocol specification, which is designed for high-performance transmission of audio, video and data between Adobe Flash Platform technologies.

Adobe to publish Real-Time Messaging Protocol specification


New Delhi, Aug 3 A city court Monday awarded life imprisonment to a man for killing his wife over her allegedly illicit relationship with another man.

Court awards life imprisonment to man for killing wife


A fire in McHenry on Sunday evening destroyed a two-story home and snarled Route 31 traffic for hours.


John McCain and Barack Obama spoke with President Bush today Tuesday, September 30th about the financial crisis.

McCain and Obama speak out on financial crisis


During its fifth session of the year, the Aroostook County grand jury handed up 52 indictments.

Aroostook County grand jury hands up 52 indictments


The Mariners have signed veteran infielder Adam Kennedy to a minor-league contract and will give him a chance to make the roster at spring training.

Mariners sign veteran infielder Adam Kennedy


The US EPA has approved the registration of antimicrobial copper alloys, with public health claims.

US EPA approves registration of antimicrobial copper alloys


The communications regulator Ofcom is freezing staff pay and cutting executive bonuses this year, saving £900,000.


Freedom of information laws should be extended to private companies contracted to provide public services, the Scottish Information Commissioner has said.

Freedom of information laws 'should be extended to private companies'


Galatasaray have signed Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera from Lazio in a five-year deal, the Turkish club said today.

Galatasaray sign Uruguay goalkeeper Muslera


The Taft Union High School choir will host its Fifth annual Dinner Theater at 6 pm Friday in the school cafeteria.


But, upon further review, the postal worker says delivering the mail in the nude probably wasn't such a good idea.


Socialite heiress Paris Hilton has vowed never to appear on reality TV show 'I'm A Celebrity...

Paris Hilton would never appear on 'I'm a Celebrity...'


Mitt Romney has won the New Hampshire primary, Fox News projects, notching back-to-back victories in the first two contests of the presidential nominating season.


Bollywood veteran Manoj Kumar on Tuesday filed a case in a city court against the TV premiere of Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om, an advocate said.

Manoj Kumar files case against TV premiere of Om Shanti Om


A Swedish man has been arrested on charges of illegal possession of nuclear material after trying to split atoms in his kitchen.

Man arrested after trying to split atoms in his kitchen


Naidu now plans to approach higher authorities to speed up the investigation.

``I plan to approach the higher authorities''


Ministers are under pressure to reveal details of a secret council tax database which assesses the ``niceness'' of different neighbourhoods.

Ministers under pressure to reveal details of secret council tax database


Ready to start a new chapter in both her personal and professional life, Rosie O'Donnell has opened up about her ``happier'' future in the October issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, on newsstands September 13.

Rosie O'Donnell opens up to O, the Oprah Magazine


A 35-year-old Lewiston man was arrested early Tuesday morning on charges of felony possession of a financial transaction card and misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession and possession of a controlled substance.


Bollywood's original dancing star Shammi Kapoor, known for bringing flamboyance, energy and boyish charm onscreen, turned 80 today .


By Josh Tyler: 2009-07-02 02:18:28 If you're a rapper who wants to act, then odds are you'll be rumored to play BA in the upcoming A-Team movie.


A robbery suspect is on the run in West Virginia, considered to be armed and dangerous.

Robbery suspect on the run, considered armed and dangerous


PURE Bioscience Inc. said Monday it was added to the Russell 3000 Index and Russell 2000 Index.

PURE Bioscience added to Russell 3000 Index


Gardner Denver Inc. said Friday that it would cut 9% of its salaried workforce over the next nine months and will shut down a plant in the UK The company expects to take a $5 million charge in the fourth quarter, or about 7 cents a share, on the restructuring.

Gardner Denver to cut 9% of salaried workforce


Police are warning about a lottery scam that nearly cost a local man thousands of dollars.


Rumors are swirling that Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker of ``The Real Housewives of Atlanta'' are engaged.

Rumors swirl Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are engaged


The railways should be ``available for all'', the Liberal Democrat Norman Baker has said in a thinly disguised dig at his boss, the Tory Transport Secretary Philip Hammond.


This spring, Japanese fuzz-rock overlords Boris will pull a Guns N' Roses/Springsteen/Bright Eyes and release two albums on the same day.

Boris to release two albums on the same day


Tata Motors is likely to remain on its growth path as the strength of its domestic operations would more than offset the weaknesses at Jaguar Land Rover, which itself could see a recovery in sales by next year, said Merrill Lynch, a leading brokerage firm.


Three-time Stanley Cup winner Aaron Ward, known for his rugged, dependable play on the blue line, announced his retirement Tuesday after 13-plus seasons.

Defenseman Aaron Ward announces his retirement


Dairy giants Strauss and Tara dropped their prices Sunday after rival company Tnuva did the same.


England will ``never win'' the World Cup, and dismissed Gareth Barry's role in the midfield as evidence of a lack of talent, in an interview with the French So Foot magazine.


FC Dallas fired manager Steve Morrow on Tuesday, two days after a 5-1 loss to David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy.


A giant panda has given birth to twins, the first pair of the endangered species born in the world this year, according to a wildlife centre in southwest China.


Search engine Google has launched Google+ app for iPhone.


Reilly Smith, signed to an entry-level contract on Sunday, will make his NHL debut tonight when the Dallas Stars take on the Oilers in Edmonton.


Tropical storm Irene lashed New York on Sunday, shutting down America's largest city but sparing it serious damage after killing 14 people on the US east coast and flooding many parts of the region.


Property management software is becoming more intuitive and making it easier for property owners/managers to keep data on all the properties in their portfolios and track the properties' performance and profitability.

Property management software becoming more intuitive


German fashion designer Jil Sander is set to make a return to the company that bears her name seven years after resigning, Gala magazine reported on Thursday, quoting industry sources.

Fashion designer Jil Sander to return to company: report


A former Tulsa city councilor is expected to announce tomorrow morning that he is running for mayor.

Former Tulsa councilor expected to announce for mayor


On August 12, Dow Jones indexes fell 0.6% to 10 320 on the US markets, S&P 500 -- 0.5% to 1 084, Nasdaq -- 0.8% to 2 190.


Rep. Virginia Foxx, RN.C., was appointed yesterday to the House Rules Committee, which helps determine which bills come up for a vote.


Model Metrics, the leader in cloud computing services for the enterprise, today introduced the first mobile cloud platform for the enterprise, enabling business users to take critical business functionality with them, wherever they go.

Model Metrics introduces the first mobile cloud Platform for the enterprise


Dr Selvam Daniel, Managing Director, ECOCERT India, the trusted global name in certification of organic food, cosmetics and textiles, today said that only organic milk could put India on the global dairy export map.

Only organic milk can put India on global dairy export map:


US Army aviators serving in Iraq held a conference on Camp Taji, Oct. 7, to address several topics concerning Army aviation's current and future operations in Iraq.


Steven Tyler, of American Idol on FOX was rushed to the hospital after a nasty fall tonight.

Steven Tyler rushed to the hospital after fall


Hewlett-Packard Co., the world's biggest technology company, on Monday reported higher profits, helped by corporate spending even as demand from consumers and governments has wobbled across the industry.

Hewlett-Packard, world's biggest technology company, reports higher profit


Southampton manager Nigel Adkins says he hopes new signing Tadanari Lee will have a big impact at the club.

Southampton's Nigel Adkins hopes for Tadanari Lee impact


Vicksburg Mayor Paul Winfield is being replaced as city attorney in Port Gibson.

Winfield replaced as attorney in Port Gibson


Robert Pattinson hopefully is not going deaf ,but the star has said dealing with screaming female fans has its downside and he's starting to go deaf!


A FREE State man was killed for allegedly stealing a wallet and cellphone at Bohlokong in Bethlehem, police said yesterday.


Most pregnant women take an average of two months sick leave, according to a controversial new study released today.

Pregnant women take an average of two months sick leave


246 people are missing after an Indonesian ferry traveling between the islands of Sulawesi and Kalimantan sank early Sunday, CNN reported.


R and B singer Jennifer Hudson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdul are among a list of American Idol stars who will be immortalised on trading cards.

Jennifer Hudson, American Idol stars immortalised on trading cards


Fire destroyed a local home and almost killed the homeowner's pet Thursday night.


Lindsay Lohan, Lady Gaga and Lana Del Rey reportedly enjoyed a slumber party at a West Hollywood hotel.

Lindsay Lohan, Lady Gaga enjoyed a slumber party:


Scientists have developed an implant that could allow people blinded by disease see again.

Implant could allow people blinded by disease see again


Venezuela has agreed to extradite two Ukrainian sailors, sentenced to nine years in prison for drug smuggling, director of consular department of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Andriy Olefirov announced at a meeting of the press club in Kyiv on Friday.

Venezuela agrees to extradite Ukrainian sailors sentenced for drug smuggling


Security experts are warning businesses not to underestimate the significance of e-mail data breaches, such as the one at US marketing firm Epsilon.

Security experts warn businesses not to underestimate e-mail data breaches


Serbia eyes a grand scheme to link the Serbian capital Belgrade to the Greek port of Thessaloniki with a 655-km waterway, said Minister of Natural Resources Milan Bacevic on Wednesday, Xinhua reported.

Grand scheme to link the Serbian capital Belgrade to the Greek port of Thessaloniki


A Sanford man accused of lewd acts with teen girls in a theater group last year is expected in court today, according to a television report.

Man accused of lewd acts expected in court today


Liam Gallagher has said he'd been quite happy to support The Stone Roses, even if he was still playing with Oasis.

Liam Gallagher: 'I'd have supported the Stone Roses with Oasis'


Republican US Rep. Cory Gardner is introducing a bill he says would help lower gas prices.

Rep. Cory Gardner introducing bill to help lower gas prices


The Government of Canada will increase the use of direct deposit by slowly phasing out federal government cheques by April 2016.

Government of Canada increasing the use of direct deposit:


A dozen people have been sentenced in a South Florida grow house operation that ended after the murder of a man suspected of stealing their marijuana, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

12 sentenced in South Florida grow house operation


North Korea is to build a replica of Big Ben in a new theme park opening in its capital Pyongyang.

North Korea to build replica of Big Ben in new theme park


Indian athletes are likely to miss out on two important upcoming Asian sporting events as a result of the confusion and power struggle following the Indian Olympic Association's suspension by the IOC.

Indian athletes to miss out on two Asian events


Jeffrey Katzenberg and the team over at DreamWorks came out with some pretty big news yesterday morning; they are planning to build a DreamWorks theme park in New Jersey.

DreamWorks to build theme park in New Jersey


Family-centric groups in 13 states are calling on Congress to block states across the nation from legalizing Internet gambling, saying the societal costs will far outweigh the benefit to tax coffers.

Groups call on Congress to block states from legalizing Internet gambling


Great post of the art of marketing managed services.


A memorial service will be held Friday to honor a Boca Raton firefighter killed while riding his bike in Jupiter on Monday.

Memorial service to honor Boca Raton firefighter


A mistrial was declared on Thursday in the Britney Spears driving without a license case.

Mistrial declared in Britney Spears driving case


Two Chinese fighter planes intruded into Taiwanese airspace, the defence ministry said Monday, in an incident local press said resulted from their attempts to drive away a US spy aircraft.

Two Chinese fighter planes intruded into Taiwanese airspace.


Communist rebels on Panay Island have declared a unilateral ceasefire to focus on relief and rehabilitation efforts on areas ravaged by flooding brought last week by typhoon Frank.

Communist rebels declare unilateral ceasefire


Karzai summons new NATO commander Updated: 10:09, Friday February 15, 2013 Afghan President Hamid Karzai has summoned the new commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan over an air strike that allegedly killed 10 civilians.


Kelsey Grammer was just released from the hospital today.


What is a derivative work of open source software? ``The answer is I don't know -- and the fact is most people don't know,'' Jason Wacha, general counsel for MontaVista Software, said in a recent webinar.


Dudley South MP Ian Pearson has announced he is standing down at the next General Election.


The governor of Saudi capital, Riyadh, Sattam bin Abdul Aziz has died at the age of 72 in the kingdom, state media reported on Tuesday.

Governor of Saudi arabia's capital, Sattam bin Abdul Aziz dies at 72


Health care products and services company Cardinal Health Inc. has agreed to pay a $105,000 fine to settle accusations that it failed to report suspicious drug orders, the state's pharmaceutical board said.


After two starts on the road, Roy Oswalt makes his home debut with the Phillies tonight as they face the Dodgers on WDEL.


Music director Harris Jayaraj is celebrated his Birthday yesterday.


While many college students spend their spring break vacationing on sunny beaches, a group of Massachusetts students came to Danville this week to learn about community organizing.

Students come to Danville to learn community organizing


An Edwardsburg woman has been charged with embezzlement in connection with funds that came up missing from the Whittaker Woods Golf Community on Wilson Road.

Edwardsburg woman charged with embezzlement


Encino Hospital Medical Center has received an Award for Excellence by The Joint Commission, according to the Daily News.

Encino hospital Medical Center awarded for Excellence


Toyota Motor Corp has indicated to its main parts makers that it plans to halt car production in China during October as rising anti-Japan sentiment in the country hurts demand, the Asahi newspaper reported this morning.


New Delhi, Aug 1 The BCCI will work for a mutually acceptable solution to resolve a contentious anti-doping clause, which India's top players have refused to sign, when its Working Committee assembles for an emergency meeting in Mumbai tomorrow.

BCCI to work out a mutually acceptable solution


Indonesian boats and helicopters scoured the ocean around Bali on Thursday in the grim search for more bodies from a capsized migrant boat, as officials said 74 had been retrieved so far.


a freeze watch has been issued for early Sunday morning for the Las Vegas Valley, says Kevin Janison, KSNV-TV meteorologist.

Freeze watch issued for early Sunday morning for Las Vegas


Amazon Appstore for Android is celebrating its first birthday with a week of deals on some of its customers' favorite apps and games, including iconic titles such as Fruit Ninja, Wolfram Alpha, Splashtop Remote Desktop, Dr. Seuss's The Shape of Me and Other Stuff, TuneIn Radio Pro, TETRIS, PAC-MAN, The Lost City, MONOPOLY, AccuWeather Platinum and Jamie Oliver's 20 Minute Meals.

Amazon Appstore for Android celebrates first birthday with a week of deals on customers' favorite apps and games


A Rome woman is facing a burglary charge after she allegedly broke into a Silver Hill Road home last year, according to Floyd County Jail records.


Computer users in the UK are becoming more conscious of the data security issues they face, it has been revealed.

Britons 'becoming more conscious of data security issues'


A state-run news agency reports 56 people are trapped after a coal mine flooded in southern China.

56 trapped in coal mine flood in southern China


Ed Gillespie on Sunday defended Mitt Romney for seeking an extension to file his 2011 tax return, calling the move ``not out of the ordinary'' while accusing President Barack Obama's campaign of trying to ``distract'' from more important issues by focusing on the candidate's tax records.


Sydney, March 7 Obesity, which is associated with cardiovascular problems, may also be linked with dementia in later life.


Euro zone inflation eased from last year's peaks of 3.0 percent in December, the first sign of a fall in price growth this year that analysts expect will create room for more interest rate cuts to help the weakening economy.

Euro zone inflation eases in December as expected


US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has said he sees ``no risk'' of a global currency war and wants to maximise incentives for China to allow its yuan to rise in value.


Genting Plantation Bhd, via unit, ACGT Sdn Bhd, is collaborating with DuPont, a global innovation and science company, to increase oil palm yield and unlock the natural potentials of the crop.

Genting Plantation collaborates with DuPont to increase oil palm yield


BHP to pay $430,000 over WA worker death Updated: 22:58, Tuesday March 19, 2013 Mining giant BHP Billiton has been fined more than $100,000 for failing to ensure the safety of one of its workers who was killed on the job.


A local trooper has been promoted and is heading to Harrisburg after spending the majority of his years on the force here in Troop J. Douglas J. Burig was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Investigation and Operational Support Division, Bureau of Forensic Services as Assistant Director.

Local trooper promoted, headed to Harrisburg


Kings XI Punjab skipper David Hussey backed his side to the hilt by saying that they do not lack firepower to pull off matches like the one against Delhi Daredevils on Tuesday.


Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was pleased to announce today to President Peres that Brazil has given its final approval for a free trade agreement between Israel and the Mercosur bloc.

Brazil gives final approval for free trade agreement between Israel and Mercosur


Sir Elton John promised to come back soon when he finished his debut concert in Genting Highlands last November.


A Sydney man with limited English was stabbed in the shoulder after failing to understand the demands of his attackers.


A Concord man could spend about eight years in prison for trying to gouge out his brother's eyes for questioning him about his drinking.

Concord man could spend eight years in prison for trying to gouge out brother's eyes


A military burial is scheduled in eastern Pennsylvania for a World War II soldier whose remains were recovered after more than 65 years.


The mortgage industry is cautiously welcoming government plans to boost mortgage lending and cut rates with its funding for lending scheme.

Mortgage industry cautiously welcomes government plans to boost lending


Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak will visit Russia next week to discuss Israel's security concerns and Russian interest in purchasing Israeli arms, an Israeli official said Monday.

Israel's defense Minister Ehud Barak to visit Russia


Caretaker director of National Iranian Gas Company says Pakistan has asked Iran to increase gas exports to the country to 50 million cubic meters per day.

Pakistan asks Iran to increase gas exports


Facebook and Twitter.com have posted big year-over-year US traffic gains, according to a Nielsen Co. survey.

Facebook, Twitter post big traffic gains


Two former Tri-Citians will be honored at their alma maters Saturday for their exploits on the football field.

Former Tri-Citians to be honored at alma maters


NEWCASTLE United midfielder Joey Barton appeared in court today over allegations of assault and affray.


The share price of China Coal Energy, the country's second largest coal producer, jumped more than 40 percent in a strong debut in Shanghai today amid volatile trading.

China Coal Energy jumps more than 40 percent on debut in Shanghai


Intralot, the Greek provider of gaming and transaction processing systems, has postponed its high yield bond debut.

Intralot postpones high yield bond debut


``It's all me and Tim,'' Justin Timberlake says of The 20/20 Experience -- as in, his third album was produced entirely by Timbaland.

Justin Timberlake's 'The 20/20 Experience' is produced entirely by Timbaland


Mumbai, April 8 Reacting to allegations that ``Ek Thi Daayan'' portrays women regressively and promotes witchcraft, Ekta Kapoor says she cannot justify everything in a film.


``I supported him last go around because I just think we need someone who understands the economy and business. You know, this government acts in a way that nobody recognizes, but we know that free markets, free enterprise, capitalism, we know that is what makes America strong ... It's business and risk-takers that ensures that our freedoms and our liberties can be protected and Mitt Romney has been speaking to this now since last go around.''

Rep. Connie Mack: ``we need someone who understands the economy and business''


Vital Manchester City has been informed that City owner Thaksin Shinawatra advisors have been in contact with Jose Mourinho.

Thaksin Shinawatra advisors contact Jose Mourinho!


Outfielder Hunter Pence and the Houston Astros have gone to salary arbitration in the third and final case of the offseason.

Hunter Pence and Astros go to arbitration


The definitive Merriam-Webster tome has redefined marriage as:


President Barack Obama is headed for China after attending a summit in Singapore with Asia-Pacific leaders.


Anthony Raffa scored 23 points Thursday night as Coastal Carolina defeated Virginia Military Institute 87-78 in the teams' Big South Conference opener.

Raffa scores 23 points as Coastal Carolina defeats Virginia Military Institute 87-78


Continental Airlines and its flight attendants union reached a 20-month tentative interim agreement on Tuesday and a vote is expected in the next few weeks.

Continental and its flight attendants reach interim agreement


Petition sheets have been stolen from the counter of a Moruya business, as resistance to a campaign for an inquiry into Eurobodalla Shire Council turns ``silly'', a ratepayer says.


A bail hearing begins today in Ottawa for Mohamed Harkat, a terror suspect being held on a security certificate.

Bail hearing to begin for terror suspect Mohamed Harkat


US Sen. Robert C. Byrd, DW.Va., said he plans to step down as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Jan. 6, citing health concerns.

Byrd to step down as chairman of Appropriations Committee


A kitchen fire caused $15,000 worth of damage to a two-unit apartment building at Strasburg Pike and Millport Road in East Lampeter Township Monday night.


S. Korea confirms Google chairman's N. Korea visit ``We are aware that he is planning a personal visit,'' South Korean foreign ministry spokesman Cho Tai-Young told a regular press briefing.


But, for a British woman -- a detox diet called ``The Amazing Hydration Diet'' -- left her brain damaged and epileptic, the Daily Mail reported.

Detox diet leaves woman brain damaged, epileptic


AP Photo/Charles Sykes Regis Philbin had successful hip replacement surgery Tuesday, and plans to return to his syndicated daytime talk show early next month.

Regis Philbin has hip replacement surgery


Democratic Republic of Congo wants UN sanctions against top Rwandan generals for backing a rebellion against the Kinshasa government, its foreign minister indicated Friday.

DR Congo wants sanctions against Rwanda generals


Brentford went top of League Two on Tuesday night after a 1-1 draw away at Accrington.


Typhoon Nuri slammed into the northern Philippines, triggering heavy rains and warnings of possible storm surges, officials said.

Typhoon Nuri slams into northern Philippines


Procter & Gamble Co. said Wednesday it will sell its Folgers brand to JM Smucker Co. in an all-stock deal valued at $3.3 billion.

Procter & Gamble to sell Folgers brand to Smucker


The Montana Highway Patrol reports that a 36 year old Poplar woman died in a one-vehicle rollover near Brockton on Saturday night.


Texas point guard Myck Kabongo will miss the Longhorns' season opener against Fresno State while the NCAA investigates his relationship with an agent.

Texas guard Myck Kabongo to miss opener as NCAA investigates his relationship with agent


The Wayne County Extension Office will host a webinar series on goat production sponsored by Purdue Extension, Kentucky State University and the University of Kentucky.

Wayne County Extension to host webinar series on goat production


Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on Friday said FDI in retail would be good if it benefits lakhs of farmers in the country.

FDI in retail will be good if it benefits farmers:


In separate instances on either side of the Atlantic Ocean, primary ticketing giant Ticketmaster has found its fee structure questioned for potentially being excessive.


The tornado sirens will be sounding on base Thursday afternoon, May 10, as part of a base exercise.

Tornado sirens will sound on base Thursday


On Thursday, doctors warn the heat wave this week will likely send more people to the emergency room.

Doctors warn heat wave this week can send more people to E.R.


In a Medford court room late Monday afternoon, Judge Matthew Nestor ordered Galluccio jailed for one-year year after dismissing the senator's claims that the toothpaste he was using caused him to fail a series of Breathalyzer tests in his home on the first day the device was placed there by probation department officials in December.


The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has called for increased multi-sectoral collaboration to enable Nigeria to achieve the health-related goals by 2015.

Minister calls for increased multi-sectoral collaboration


Australian low cost carrier Jetstar on Tuesday announced it is rolling out iPads on board its flights.


The West sees political development of Kyrgyzstan on a stepchild condition, the most renowned German expert on Central Asia Michael Laubsch said in an interview with Deutsche Welle.

West sees political development of Kyrgyzstan on stepchild condition


FOUR carers from Salisbury and south Wiltshire addressed a national conference on dementia earlier this month.


DuPont has agreed to replace tens of thousands of trees killed by its herbicide, Imprelis, across the country as part of a settlement agreement that got preliminary approval from a federal judge this month.

DuPont agrees to replace trees killed by herbicide


Washington Democratic Rep. Norm Dicks, the top Democrat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, says he'll retire at the end of the year after 18 terms in the House.

Longtime washington Rep. Norm Dicks to retire


The Bank of England has held interest rates steady at a record low of 0.5 percent -- ending the year as it began -- amid concerns about Britain's economic recovery despite recent stronger than expected data.

Bank of England holds interest rates steady


Congress MP Sachin Pilot has demanded a ban on Bajrang Dal for its alleged role in violence against Christians in Orissa, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.


Amid mounting criticism over interest rate, Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus has admitted that microcredit interest should be standardised, reports bdnews24.com.

Microcredit interest should be standardised:


Rufus Sewell has signed up to star as Aurelio Zen in a new BBC drama.


The helicopter maintenance plant DARA at Almondbank in Perthshire officially moves into the private sector, after a deal was concluded between the Ministry of Defence and a Canadian company last month.

Helicopter maintenance plant moves into private sector


FORMER borough mayor and chemistry teacher Bryan Seaman has died in Canada, where he went to live about two years ago.


The Bank of New York Mellon, the global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has expanded DM Edge, the company's derivatives collateral management service, beyond derivatives to cover a wide range of margin-related activities, including repo and securities lending.

Bank of New York Mellon expands derivatives collateral management service


The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer will return to its homeport of San Diego Friday from a seven-month deployment, the Navy announced today.

Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer to return to San Diego Friday


Beyonce wants to have more children, according to an interview with GMA.


Seven-time Pro Bowler and NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp filed for bankruptcy in south Florida.


Daughters support dad despite murder Updated: 05:35, Wednesday June 5, 2013 Two daughters have vowed to support their father, despite him being sentenced to a life term in jail for bashing their mother to death with a hammer in a jealous rage.


A 68-year-old Palm Coast man was killed Saturday when he jumped onto the rear of a moving car and fell off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Palm Coast man killed after jumping on moving car, falling off


Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles said that women are his ``weakness'' and added he was convinced that they will be the ones who win him the presidency next month when he faces off at the ballot box against President Hugo Chavez.

Henrique Capriles: 'women are my weakness'


Turkey and South Korea signed a free trade agreement, APA reports citing the Sabah newspaper.

Turkey, South Korea sign free trade agreement


A French judge has dropped charges against an Algerian official over the killing of a leading Algerian opposition figure, a lawyer says.

France drops charges against Algerian official


Dubai, May 30 Leading manufacturer and retailer of mobile phones Spice Global is in talks to buy the Dubai-based Cellucom and other distressed regional mobile retailers as part of a major push into the Gulf markets, according to a local media report.

Spice Global in talks to buy Dubai's Cellucom


Tata Motors said that it had raised Rs. 4,200 crore through the issue of secured non-convertible rupee debentures.


Gasol's start sparks Lakers to victory over Wolves Pau Gasol knew he could play like this.


Former world number one Kim Clijsters is returning to competitive tennis after two years absence when she plays Marion Bartoli in Cincinnati this week.

Kim Clijsters returns to tennis in Cincinnati


Long-awaited ward boundary changes to create more equality in size have been shot down, largely due to Ward 10 Alderman Andre Chabot's opposition.


Sting claims he isn't an ideal father because of his job and how he was raised.


The foundation stone for the new centenary block hospital building was laid at the Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital premises, on Thursday.

Foundation stone for centenary block laid at Coimbatore medical College and hospital


South African President Jacob Zuma said he has delayed the appointment of a new Chief Justice to give more time for consultations.

South africa's Zuma says delays appointment on new Chief Justice


AP state poll Ex-Pinkston basketball standout Tony Mitchell, one of the nation's top recruits in the Class of 2010, won't be eligible to play for Missouri during the fall semester of the 2010-11 season, according to a news release by the Big 12 school on Wednesday.

Ex-Pinkston standout basketball Player Tony Mitchell won't play for Missouri this fall


Steve Carell will be joined by Will Ferrell in a small-screen story arc in NBC's ``The Office.''

Steve Carell joined by will Ferrell in 'the Office'


A Dunkerton teen was arrested for distributing marijuana to minors, Monday, by Black Hawk County Sheriff's deputies.

Dunkerton teen arrested for distributing marijuana


The Yankees designated Steve Pearce and Justin Thomas for assignment Tuesday to make room on their roster for Brett Gardner and David Aardsma.

Yankees designate Steve Pearce, Justin Thomas for assignment


The Office of the Prime Minister announced on Tuesday the appointments of five senior government officials.

Office announces appointments of five senior government officials


But data by web metrics firm NetMarketShare suggests that the battle between the browsers may be over.

The battle between the browsers might be over


A proposed wind project on Coal Mountain as an alternative to mountaintop mining triggered a defense Tuesday of the coal industry in general by a Raleigh County commissioner.

Wind project triggers defense of coal by Raleigh Commissioner


Jay Leno was released from a hospital yesterday, one day after checking in with an undisclosed illness that forced the comedian to cancel a taping ``The Tonight Show'' for the first time in 17 years as host.


Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Capt Amarinder Singh today warned the SAD-BJP government, particularly the Badals against grabbing the historic Khalsa College of Amritsar and converting it into a private university.

Capt Amarinder Singh warns Badals against grabbing Khalsa College


The Lee County Sheriff's Office has scheduled a press conference at 3 pm today announcing the results of an operation of its Innocent Imaging Task Force.

Lee County Sheriff's Office schedules press conference on results of operation


Nigerian militants have reportedly hijacked a foreign vessel with 15 crewmembers on board in the Niger Delta.

Nigerian militants hijack foreign vessel


Egyptians on Monday demonstrated in the wake of Sunday's violence at Maspero which killed 25 people and injured 322 others.

Egyptians demonstrate in wake of Maspero violence


Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 Tuesday to open a two-match exhibition series for charity between the world's top ranked tennis players.

Federer beats Nadal to open exhibition series


Wheat prices have reached new record highs, forcing many countries to impose export restrictions as concerns grow about food inflation and the effects upon food aid and developing nations.


The state Assembly is expected to vote on the so-called diploma mill bill Thursday, after it was approved by the state Senate Monday.

Assembly to vote on ``diploma mill bill'' Thursday


Mothers Against Drunk Driving is talking with the Dallas Cowboys about how to raise team awareness about the consequences of driving drunk, including the recent death of one player and the arrests of two others.

MADD in talks with Dallas Cowboys to raise team awareness about consequences of driving drunk


The Walgreens at Highway 43 and Bashi Road in Thomasville will open Friday at 9 am Employees are busy putting the finishing touches on the new drugstore.


AN ALREADY controversial result became even murkier last night when it was claimed Sydney had an extra man on the ground during the frantic moments before Brett Kirk's disputed behind led to a draw against North Melbourne on Sunday -- and that the player who should not have been on the field was part of the passage of play that produced the vital point.


Colorado budget officials say state revenues dropped another $40 million, bringing this year's shortfall to $601 million.


Carl Wunsche Sr. High School has been selected to participate in a prestigious pilot program for advanced placement students.

Carl Wunsche Sr. High School selected for prestigious pilot program


Britain could send further military assets to the Strait of Hormuz to deter any attempt by Iran to block Persian Gulf oil tanker traffic, the country's defence secretary said Tuesday, as Tehran appeared to shrug off a new European Union ban on the purchase of Iranian oil.

UK could send military assets to Strait of Hormuz to deter Iran


Charlie Sheen and ex-wife Brooke Mueller are planning to reunite, according to Mueller's mother Moira Fiore.

Charlie Sheen, Brooke Mueller to reunite?


Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, Minister of the Social Policy Serhiy Tigipko assures that the pension reform will not lead to a decreasing of pensions of current pensioners.

Tigipko assures pension reform not to lead to decreasing of pensions of current pensioners


Police say that an Arverne man walking on Beach 67 Street north of Beach Channel Drive was stabbed twice in the abdomen by an unidentified assailant Wednesday night.


Haverfordwest shoppers are being warned of a card skimming scam at a cash machine in the town centre.

Shoppers warned after card skimming scams


Keefe Technical School employees will participate in a no-cost five-week fitness program that is designed to encourage them to develop healthier lifestyle behaviors, which may in turn help the school control its healthcare costs, according to a press release.

Keefe Technical employees to participate in fitness program


Three Nebraska high school students soon will be heading to Taiwan as part of an agriculture-based exchange program.

Nebraska high school students headed to Taiwan


SMOKERS in Dorset will be targeted in a new hard-hitting public awareness campaign which was launched this week The Take a Breath campaign by Smokefree South West and supported by the British Lung Foundation marks World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day.

Smokers in Dorset to be targeted in new public awareness campaign


A federal judge dismissed charges Tuesday against former Sen. Ted Stevens because of prosecutorial misconduct.


Udinese have snapped up Swiss midfielder Gelson Fernandes on loan until the end of the current campaign.

Udinese snap up Gelson Fernandes on loan


Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a leading lessor of commercial jet engines, reported improving utilization and strengthening demand for leased engines boosted fourth quarter profits.

Willis lease Finance reports improving utilization and strengthening demand boosted fourth quarter profits


A Grand Traverse County driver is hospitalized after crashing her car into a tree.

Driver hospitalized after crashing into tree


German authorities said Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 they have arrested a former leftist terrorist suspected of involvement in the 1977 slaying of then West German federal prosecutor Siegfried Buback.

German authorities arrest former leftist terrorist


The body of a missing boater has been found in Lake Okeechobee in southwest Florida.

Body of missing boater found in Lake Okeechobee


The Vatican condemned the ordination of a bishop in China that took place last week without papal authorisation, saying it was an illegitimate act that damaged the unity of the Church.

Vatican condemns ordination of bishop in China


Resources led the JSE lower on Tuesday amid profit taking following a good short-term run.


Boys mainly pass on swine flu to boys, and girls to girls, a study has shown.

Boys pass flu on to boys and girls to girls


Fanteni -- who spent a season on loan at Orlando Pirates last term where he scored just one goal -- will be signing a two year deal with Ajax.

Thembinkosi Fanteni signs at Ajax Cape Town


Former US Sen. Arlen Specter took to the stage at a Philadelphia comedy club to lob jokes at targets including Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich and Herman Cain.

Arlen Specter takes stage at comedy club


Standard Process Inc. ® , a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of nutritional whole food supplements, has been named ?one of America?s Healthiest Companies? by the Wellness Councils of America.


US envoy to India Timothy Roemer on Tuesday said Pakistan must do more to fight terror.


A 42-year-old woman was found dead with injuries on her face at her house in Sanathnagar area on Sunday morning.


Friends favourite Matthew Perry is set to return to TV after a short hiatus on the box.


John Isner has won the longest tennis match on record by beating Nicolas Mahut 70-68 in the final set at Wimbledon.

John Isner beats Nicolas Mahut 70-68 in final set


A family had a lucky escape when their car was caught in surf during a storm in Cumbria.


Cannabis users will have to be caught three times by police before they can be arrested despite a government decision to reclassify it as a more serious drug.

Cannabis users will have to be caught three times before they are arrested


Mumbai, Nov 1 Silver prices bounced back on fresh industrial demand at current levels and gold edged up further on local buying inquiries on the bullion market here today despite weak global advices.

Silver bounces back, gold edges up despite weak global advices


Perry told Live magazine: ``All I wanted out of life was a hit record and a great pair of boobs.

Perry: 'I wanted a hit record and great boobs'


Andy Murray's fine start to the American hardcourt season has seen him climb to a career-high sixth in the latest ATP rankings.


BP is heading for its first weekly gain since the Gulf of Mexico oil spill began after relief wells to stop the worst oil spill in US history progressed ahead of schedule.

BP heads for first weekly gain since spill began


Xcite Energy announces the award of 1,050,000 options to purchase ordinary shares of the Company to four new members of the Xcite Energy Resources Limited Management and Project Team.


Ryan confirmed to Mark Berman of FOX 26 in Houston that the Rangers have an offer out to Berkman.

The Rangers have an offer out to Lance Berkman


Katy Perry performed at the 2008 Fashion Cares Gala in Toronto, Canada, with a group of men in underwear.

Katy Perry performs with a group of men in underwear.


Darts broadcaster Sid Waddell has died at the age of 72.


West Indies cricket captain Darren Sammy says he expects support from former skipper Chris Gayle, whom he replaced this week in a team shakeup.

Skipper Sammy expects support from Gayle


A woman is dead after she was hit by a car Sunday night.


A Boulder nudist couple has won a fight against their landlord -- the city's housing authority -- which is backing off plans to prohibit residents from being topless when they're outside their homes.

Boulder nudists win fight with housing authority


One Georgian policeman was wounded in a shooting incident at the Georgian village of Khurvaleti, located near the administrative border with South Ossetia, on the evening of December 17.


Berks County welcomed dozens of new citizens during a naturalization ceremony in Reading this morning.

Berks Co. welcomes dozens of new citizens


HJ Heinz Co. is bringing its new ketchup packets to grocery stores and other retailers nationwide, the world's largest ketchup maker announced Monday.

Heinz brings new ketchup packets to stores


Cabela's, a core tenant of the Meadowlands Xanadu project since 2004, has an out clause in its agreement if Xanadu doesn't open by this fall, an executive of the fishing, hunting and camping store chain said Tuesday.

Cabela's has out clause if Xanadu doesn't open by fall


Pharma major, Lupin announced today that it has settled all ongoing Hatch Waxman litigation relating to memantine tablets, Lupin`s generic version of Forest Laboratories, Alzheimer disease treatment ``Namenda`` tablets. As per the terms of the settlement, Lupin will be licensed under the relevant patents and would be free to commercially launch its generic product in Jan.2015 or earlier in certain circumstances. Commenting on the settlement, Nilesh Gupta, group president and executive director to the board, Lupin said, `` The settlement with Forest is in line with us prudently managing our litigation pipeline and creating value for the company. WE are committed to bringing high quality, cost effective products to the market in the earliest time frame possible.`` Shares of Lupin declined Rs 51.05, or 3.41%, to trade at Rs 1,448.The total volume of shares traded was 55,129 at the BSE.

Lupin announces litigation settlement with Forest Laboratories


Former British foreign minister David Miliband is quitting frontline politics after his younger brother Ed beat him in a contest to lead Britain's opposition Labour Party.


Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Matt Kenseth will drive the unsponsored No. 16 Ford at both the Richmond and Darlington races in the Nationwide Series.

Kenseth to drive No. 16 Ford at Richmond, Darlington


ESPN reporter Erin Andrews says she thought her career was over after secretly taped nude footage of her began circulating on the Internet.


Former TOWIE babe Amy Childs is backing Mark Wright to win I'm A Celebrity 2011.


The bodies of 25 more illegal miners were found in a disused South African gold shaft on Tuesday, bringing number of those killed to at least 61, police said.


Rehab singer Amy Winehouse has headed back to St Lucia after just a month in Britain.


Sun Country and Caribou Coffee will announce a partnership between the two Minnesota companies today at a press conference at Hubert Humphrey Terminal.

Sun Country and Caribou Coffee announce partnership


The name has been released of the man killed in a house fire Tuesday morning.

Name released of man killed in house fire


A federal jury has found ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich guilty of one count of lying to federal agents, and the judge says he intends to declare a mistrial on the remaining counts.

Jury finds Blagojevich guilty of lying to agents


A Glendale woman accidentally backed over her 18-month-old grandson with her car, seriously injuring the boy.

Glendale woman backs over grandson with car


Khloe Kardashian is pregnant, Justin Bieber cheats on Selena Gomez with Mimi Jenson again and Tiger Woods dates Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn.


The on-course stewards received a report from Al Guy, a doping control officer, that Carberry had failed an alcohol breath test prior to racing.


Sofia, Sep 27 A cargo ship Saturday sank in the Black Sea off the coast of Bulgaria and all its crewmembers were reported missing, a media report cited Bulgarian transport ministry as saying.It is still not known how many people were on board the ship 'Tolstoy' that sank around 4 am off Cape Emine on Bulgaria's northern Black Sea coast, a spokeswoman for the ministry said.


CJ Wilson is headed to the disabled list with bone spurs in his left elbow.


Despite the best efforts of the organisers to convince the England outfit that every aspect of the security arrangements for the tournament and the teams have been addressed, England shuttlers pulled out of the BWF World badminton championship which is to commence here on Monday.


Britney Spears is set to be featured on the March edition of Blender magazine, it has been revealed.

Britney Spears to be featured in Blender magazine


Marshall was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after being interviewed by detectives at North Sydney Police Station on Sunday afternoon.


The Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Joe Corvo from the Carolina Hurricanes for a fourth round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Boston Bruins acquire defenseman Joe Corvo from Carolina Hurricanes


The Labour MP Alan Keen has died of cancer at the age of 73.


British Airways celebrates its 80th anniversary of flights to the Middle East with an event tonight at the British Embassy in Kuwait.

British Airways celebrates 80th anniversary of flights to the Middle East


HAVANA, Cuba, Oct 8 The Cuban national soccer team leaves on Wednesday for Washington DC, to play on October 11 against the US team for the second time in the CONCACAF world cup qualifying tournament.

Cuban national soccer team leaves for Washington DC


The postal service will soon start offering its first-ever military discount for customers sending items overseas.

Postal service to offer military discount