Still Waters Single Malt Vodka, from Ontario's first and only grain-to-glass micro-distillery, has won a silver medal from the well respected Beverage Tasting Institute in Chicago in their annual international review of unflavoured vodkas.

Still Waters Single Malt Vodka wins silver medal from the Beverage Tasting Institute


Swedish scientists have succeeded in creating nerve cells from human skin for the first time.

Scientists create nerve cells from human skin


Wellington, Apr 5 New Zealand troops began their withdrawal from Afghanistan today, with the lowering of the flag for the last time at their base in Bamiyan to mark the end of a 10-year involvement in the war.

New Zealand troops begin withdrawal from Afghanistan


President Obama will be in Denver this morning to sign the 787-billion dollar stimulus bill passed by Congress last week.


The Daily Home newspaper formally requested inspection of water department documents after discrepancies in water delinquency reports sparked the firing of a city employee last week.

Newspaper requests water department documents


An international coalition of scientists and activists today launched a common platform for ending the AIDS epidemic.

International coalition launches common platform to end AIDS epidemic


A small earthquake shook up Hatfield early yesterday morning, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.


KERN COUNTY, Calif. Firefighters say there are more than 50 fires burning in Kern County, scorching more than 16,000 acres in one day, and the situation may get worse as more thunderstorms are on the way.

More than 50 fires burning in Kern County


A Martinez man suspected in several Augusta car break-ins was shot last night by a 39-year-old homeowner who watched the thief enter his neighbor's truck.


South Africa will not be rushing Heinrich Brussow back into action after the flanker sat out training on Tuesday.


After sitting out last year with personal problems, Cox is pushing to make the roster and earn playing time in a competitive secondary after joining the 49ers in March.

Perrish Cox pushing to make 49ers roster


Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler announced this week that they're leaving American Idol.

Jennifer Lopez & Steven Tyler leaving American Idol


A 46-year-old Wilmington man was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting in the city, police said today.

Wilmington man critically wounded in drive-by shooting


Kacie Boguskie from ``The Bachelor'' talks to LA Times reporter Amy Kaufman at the taping of the Women Tell All episode.

Kacie Boguskie from ``the Bachelor'' at the Women Tell All


A woman has been hit on the head and robbed as she walked beside a park.


The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that they will hold an open tryout camp at Appalachian Power Park on Thursday, August 27th.

Pirates to hold tryout camp at Appalachian Power Park


Two incidents within minutes of each other had Savannah-Chatham police investigating a shooting and a possible home invasion.

Scmpd investigate shooting, possible home invasion


Marjah - Afghans raised their flag over a badly damaged market in a key Taliban stronghold on Wednesday as thousands of US led troops battled for a fifth day to capture the town of Marjah.


Auburn University was awarded by the National Weather Service as a StormReady site.

Auburn University awarded by National weather Service


A boat carrying 70 asylum seekers crashed into cliffs at Christmas Island of Australia early Wednesday, The West Australian reported.

Boat carrying 70 asylum seekers crashes into cliffs


The iconic Jaguar Land Rover on Friday opened its first vehicle assembly plant in India here, an official said.

Jaguar Land Rover opens first plant in India


After being left out in the cold by the IPL, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly decided to retire from all forms of cricket, thus ending his 22 year career, media reports said on Monday.

Ganguly retires from all forms of cricket


For the first time since 1656, New Year's Eve will coincide with a lunar eclipse, which will be visible to everyone in Ireland between 7pm and 8pm tomorrow.


Scientists at a new interdisciplinary research group in Austria are working to uncover how life might evolve with exotic biochemistry and solvents, such as sulfuric acid instead of water.

How life might evolve with exotic biochemistry and solvents


Capco, a global business and technology consultancy dedicated solely to the financial services industry, announced today that it has developed an advanced sovereign debt default risk metric: the Cepix Index.

Capco develops sovereign debt default risk metric


Maruti Suzuki India recently announced about their hike in the prices of its various models by up to Rs 10,000.

Maruti Suzuki India announces hike in prices


THE Duke of Edinburgh has celebrated his 89th birthday with a traditional gun salute and a day of rest after undergoing minor surgery this week.

Duke of Edinburgh celebrates 89th birthday


Vienna police are investigating a potential sex offense between a teen girl and an adult male over the course of a two-day period last week.


Pop star Katy Perry is the new face and partner of ``popchips'' snack, the company announced Wednesday.

Katy Perry is new face and partner of ``popchips'' snack


A family of 5 has been left homeless following a house fire in southern Vermont.

Family of 5 left homeless after fire in Vermont


Stacey Solomon is keen to try her hand at TV presenting -- and would love to host the Xtra Factor.

Stacey Solomon would love to host Xtra Factor


Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker became the first governor in US history to survive a recall election, overcoming his Democratic challenger, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, 58, for the second time.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker survives recall election


SecondMarket : , the largest marketplace for illiquid assets, announced today that it has acquired Menlo Park-based InsideVenture, a facilitator of financing for late-stage private companies.


Former Cabinet Minister Paula Wriedt won't return to State Parliament this year.

Paula Wriedt won't return to Parliament this year


'Hips Don't Lie' singer Shakira has announced that she has given birth to a baby boy, Milan.


77,638 Currency Futures contracts were traded Monday at the MCX-SX with a total value of Rs 380.3861 as against the RBI reference rate of Rs 48.8300.

77,638 Currency Futures trades on the MCX-SX


Lebanon on Monday opened an embassy in Syria, sealing the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the long-feuding rivals for the first time since they gained independence from France in the 1940s.Relations between the neighboring countries reached a turning point in August when they agreed to establish ties and demarcate their contentious border.

Lebanon opens embassy in Syria for first time


President Barack Obama's counterterrorism adviser said Sunday that authorities ``have to presume'' there might be more potential mail bombs like the ones pulled from planes in England and the United Arab Emirates.


Asian shares ended mostly lower Thursday, as a tumble in energy markets Wednesday spooked investors, sending resources stocks lower, while selling in the Sydney market was exacerbated as disappointing jobs data hammered the Australian dollar.


Courtney Love apparently never wanted Robert Pattinson to play her late husband Kurt Cobain in a biopic about his time with Nirvana.

Courtney Love never wanted Robert Pattinson


New York City public relations giant Burson-Marsteller is shaking things up, creating a worldwide leadership team and naming Patrick Przybyski as chief operating officer.

Burson-Marsteller creates worldwide leadership team


Councils should not translate most of their publications into foreign languages, guidance issued by the Communities Secretary said today.

'Councils should not translate publications'


Portsmouth Football Club have admitted they are likely to close down as they are no longer able to continue trading.


``For today`s trade, Nifty is likely to trade in the range between 4,890 & 4,920 in the upper side and 4,830 & 4,770 in the lower side,`` said the broking house Indira Securities.

Nifty may trade in range of 4,890 & 4,920:


A New York dog took a bullet to the head to save his owner -- and lived to bark about it.


The Republican candidates for municipal office will hold office hours on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 pm

Republican candidates to hold office hours


Beer sales have slumped by almost 10% in the past few months, including a 15% fall in supermarkets, new figures reveal.


Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan ordered Tuesday a judicial probe into the Dhule communal riot that killed six people and left several, including police personnel, injured.

Chavan orders judicial probe into Dhule riot


USDCAD has reached the falling trend line from 1.0852 to 1.0678.


Ellen DeGeneres and her The Ellen DeGeneres Show audience gave President Barack Obama a standing ovation for his support of gay marriage.

Ellen DeGeneres gives Obama standing ovation over gay marriage


Boston Scientific, Natick, Mass., has been assigned a patent developed by John Mon, Silver Spring, Md., and Alan J. Fenn, Wayland, Mass., for a drug delivery.

Boston Scientific assigned patent for drug delivery


CONAN O'Brien sunk into a deep depression after being fired from The Tonight Show after just seven months.

Conan O'Brien sunk into deep depression after being fired


Woods has claimed to be a sex addict, and a Milwaukee sex therapist says the confession has prompted many men to seek help.


The news broke from a statement by Neil Patrick Harris that he and David are expecting twins.

Neil Patrick Harris twins - partner David Burtka


Vanderbilt junior Jon Curran shot a two-under 69 on Friday to move up to 49th place after the second round of the NCAA East Regional at the Council Fire Golf Club.


Pakistani security officials say a US drone attack targeting a militant compound in northwest Pakistan has killed at least four militants.

Pakistani officials say US drone attack kills at least four militants


Yemen's state news agency says 40 al-Qaida-linked militants killed in airstrikes and clashes with government forces south of Yemen.

Yemen: 40 militants killed in airstrikes, clashes


Adobe Systems will deliver its first set of quarterly patches next Tuesday as the company seeks to improve how it responds to security vulnerabilities in its widely used products.

Adobe will deliver its first quarterly patches next Tuesday


Orissa opener Nataraj Behera was awarded a cash prize of Rs one lakh for scoring a double ton in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Saurashtra at the Barabati stadium.

Nataraj awarded Rs one lakh for scoring double ton


Samuel Peter has been labelled a ``rabbit'' by Vitali Klitschko's trainer Fritz Sdunek ahead of their WBC heavyweight world title fight on Setanta Sports.


A Memphis police officer shot and killed a suspect this afternoon at the Fieldstone Apartments on Hacks Cross between Poplar Pike and Winchester.

Memphis police officer shoots, kills suspect


In a bid to share and facilitate transfer of its farming technology, Israel will set up three centres of excellences in the state of Gujarat.

Israel to set up three centres of excellence in Gujarat


Recent Emmy winner Melissa McCarthy, star of Mike and Molly and Bridesmaids, hosts SNL this week, with musical guest Lady Antebellum.


HBO has renewed ``Real Time with Bill Maher'' for its 11th and 12th seasons, ensuring its place on the cabler through 2014.


Eco tourism, the fastest growing segment in Sri Lanka has a huge potential and it is important to brand Sri Lanka for eco tourism to get the maximum benefit, Ella Adventure Park, Chairman, Major Vijith Welikala told Daily News Business.


A team source has confirmed that Mike Lowell is heading to the disabled list because of hip discomfort.


The Commerce Commission has set maximum revenue levels for state-owned national grid operator Transpower for the three years from April 2012.

Commerce Commission sets maximum revenues for Transpower


Jean Ferrat, a French singer and songwriter whose communist views saw some of his songs banned from French radio and television in the 1960s, has died at age 79.


BRITISH wrestler Myroslav Dykun has been banned for two years for testing positive for methamphetamine, UK Anti-Doping announced yesterday.


As if Stephenie Meyer wasn't bad enough, now Snooki is writing a book.


After completing a successful run on Broadway, Jude Law has returned home to London.


Actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have accepted undisclosed damages in London's High Court to settle a privacy claim against a British tabloid that had reported they were planning to split.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie settle privacy claim


Foreign investors reduced their holdings of Canadian securities by $4.2 billion in January after a cumulative acquisition of $55.1 billion in the previous six months.

Foreign investors reduce their holdings of Canadian securities


Ben Roethlisberger practiced for a second straight day and will start Sunday agaiinst the San Diego Chargers after missing three games with a sternoclavicular injury.


The Global Shariah Shipping Fund, a fund backed by Shariah compliant financing that aims to invest directly in shipping assets, will be launched in January, its proponents said Thursday.

Global Shariah Shipping fund to be launched in January


Today she filed her nomination for Rajya Sabha as a Samajwadi Party candidate and is likely to get elected uncontested.

Jaya Bachchan files her nomination for Rajya Sabha


New Delhi, April 21 On the lines of special economic zones, realtors are now demanding special residential zones and special residential corridors to provide low cost housing for the economically weaker sections.

Realtors now demand special residential zones


Hitachi Data Systems Corporation yesterday conducted a daylong workshop, where they unveiled the industry's first three-dimensional scaling platform designed to enable organisations to reach unprecedented levels of agility and cost savings at their virtual data centres.

Hitachi data Systems Corporation conducts workshop


A BUREAUCRATIC bungle on the first day of school left dozens of students stranded yesterday, waiting for a bus that never came.


The Government has set up a special committee to find jobs for 50,000 foreign workers at petrol stations who are expected to be retrenched due to the recently implemented minimum wage policy.

Special committee to find jobs for 50,000 foreign workers at petrol stations


Brookdale Senior Living Inc. has entered a definitive asset purchase agreement with affiliates of Sunrise Senior Living, Inc..

Brookdale Senior living enters a definitive asset purchase


AP-NDPrairie Rose Natural Gas,0128 Company wants to build ND natural gas pipeline Eds:


Lohan pled not guilty to stealing a necklace worth $2,500 from a Venice, Calif., store.


The opposition Liberty Party has complained Monrovia Acting City Mayor Mary Broh to the National Elections Commission for what the party called the taking down and destruction of its flyers and banners.


Amherstburg residents will begin today to raise money to buy the naming rights to the road leading to the United Communities Credit Union Complex.

Amherstburg residents raise money to buy naming rights


A 'career criminal' who set up fake companies to launder money has been sentenced to five years in prison.

'Career criminal' set up fake companies to launder money


Alex's Army enlisted the help of the community today to raise money for the Storm Lake girl.

Alex's Army raises money for Storm Lake girl


ESPN broadcaster Bob Griese apologized for his comment about NASCAR star Juan Pablo Montoya at the end of Saturday's Ohio State-Minnesota game.

Bob Griese apologizes for comment about NASCAR's Juan Pablo Montoya


TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The state says a horse in southwest Florida has been diagnosed with a disease thought to be eradicated in the United States.


A Colorado man used a chainsaw to fight off a mountain lion that attacked him during a camping trip in northwestern Wyoming.

Man uses chainsaw to fight mountain lion


The only man to admit shooting Malcolm X has been freed on parole, 45 years after he helped assassinate the civil rights leader in New York City.

Malcolm X assassin is freed on parole in us


Recent research published in the American Journal of Infection Control shows privacy curtains may be quickly contaminated with pathogens.

Privacy curtains may be quickly contaminated


Lions DT Ndamukong Suh is being sued for more than $1 million in an Oregon court by a passenger in a one-car accident involving Suh last December, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.

Lions' Suh sued for more than $1 million


It turns out the old saying ``you can't judge a person by their shoes'' may actually be inaccurate.


New Delhi, Mar 9 A teenaged girl died in the capital this afternoon after she accidentally fell on railway tracks and came under the wheels of a train in the New Delhi railway station.


Canadian-American actor Brendan Fraser will make his Broadway debut this fall in Elling, a comedy about two mismatched roommates.


The full NBA schedule will be released at 6 pm Tuesday on NBA TV, according to various reports.


Through these experiences we discovered there are many, many different but effective ways to worship God.

There are many effective ways to worship God


A young woman has been gang raped by a group of 7 men in the Changing Room located behind Alimas Carnival stage yesterday night.


Casey Pachall threw for 206 yards and 1 TD in a 31-24 Poinsettia Bowl victory over Louisiana Tech.


Philippine Airlines, the country's largest full-service carrier, on Tuesday unveiled an order of 54 Airbus aircraft that is expected to cost $7 billion based on the price list.

Philippine Airlines orders 54 Airbus aircraft


Aer Lingus pilots have voted for industrial action in the case of a breakdown of talks with the airline.

Aer Lingus pilots vote for industrial action


North Texas will get a new television station before the end of the month as KTXD launches classic television shows on channel 46 on the broadcast dial or 47 on most cable or satellite boxes.

North Texas gets new television station this month


Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav was convicted Thursday of raping an aide and sexually harassing two other women, a verdict hailed as evidence of the nation's independent judiciary and a reminder that no one is above the law.

Former Israeli president Moshe Katsav convicted of rape


Nancy Pelosi pulled the DISCLOSE Act from the House floor last night after the news of sleazy deals to exempt powerful organizations from the law started leaking to the media.


Congress will be briefed Friday on a string of dolphin strandings that have happened over the past few weeks on the Cape.

Congress to be briefed on dolphin strandings


Country singer Mindy McCready was laid to rest in Fort Myers, Florida on Tuesday after taking her own life on February 17.

Mindy McCready laid to rest in Fort Myers, Florida


Kenya has finished sixth on the Commonwealth Medals table with 32 medals as the games came to a close on Thursday.


Whirlpool Corp. Wednesday said it's filed a patent infringement action against South Korea-based LG Electronics with the International Trade Commission.

Whirlpool files patent infringement action against LG Electronics


Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Patrick Vieira that Manchester City get nothing just because they played the best football in the first part of the season.


Both Caddo and Bossier parishes have declared a state of emergency in response to relentlessly dry conditions fueling wildfires over the past few weeks.

Caddo, Bossier parishes declare state of emergency in response to wildfires


Eva Mendes says her dog would kill for her; should Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams be worried?


Central Florida is working on a two-year contract extension for football coach George O'Leary that would keep him under contract through the 2017 season.

Central Florida working on extension for O'Leary


Xunlei, a leading consumer internet platform for digital media in China, announced Wednesday it had postponed its initial public offering on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

Xunlei postpones initial public offering


Black Cat commandos were deployed Thursday at the Taj Mahal while security was beefed up at other historical monuments here following the terror attacks in Mumbai.

Black Cat commandos deployed at Taj Mahal


Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen said he needed a miracle to retain his title following a disappointing Italian Grand Prix.

Raikkonen says he needs a miracle to retain title


In what was his final set of results, last week departing Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy unveiled a robust set of results for the 6 month period up to 28th August.


The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose 10,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 354,000, a sign layoffs have increased.

Number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rises to 354,000


Weekly bin bag collections will be retained across the Falmouth and Penryn area after a review of waste services by Cornwall Council.

Weekly bin bag collections to be retained


Astros manager Bo Porter will be the guest on the final Astroline of the offseason this Thursday.

Porter to be guest on final Astroline of offseason


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

Cenveo completes acquisition of Nashua Corporation


Tata Teleservices, a mobile operator, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks technology to support the launch of 3G.

Tata Teleservices selects Nokia Siemens Networks to support launch of 3G


Country legend Dolly Parton as been forced to cancel her US tour due to a back injury.

Dolly Parton forced to cancel US tour due to back injury


Nepal went down meekly at the hands of little-known Scotland in the second match of the ICC U-19 World Cup Qualifiers at the Merrion Cricket Club grounds in Dublin today.


A pastor's anti-... *Nicole Richie, who shot to fame as Paris Hilton's BFF on the Fox/E! reality series ``The Simple Life,'' will return to television as the star of a scripted comedy in development at ABC.

Nicole Richie returns to television: 'si...


Authorities are investigating a weekend burglary in Cayuga during which three guns and a rug were reportedly stolen from a residence.

Authorities investigate weekend burglary


A fire and hazardous weather alert has been issued for much of state due to strong winds and dry weather Friday, and the hazardous weather could continue into Wednesday as another storm approaches and brings the possibility of showers next week.

Fire, hazardous Weather alert issued due to winds


With its two-out, seventh-inning win over Rockwall-Heath, Highland Park kept the top spot in the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association's 4A rankings this week.

Highland Park tops Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association's 4A rankings


The central bank adopted additional measures for defending the foreign exchange rate and the price and financial stability of the domestic economy.

Central bank adopts additional measures for defending foreign exchange rate.


US Peace Envoy George Mitchell left Cairo on Monday back to the USA after paying a two days visit to Egypt during which e held talks with some Egyptian officials regarding the progresses in the Palestinian territories and means to revive peace process.


Federal fishery managers have voted to reduce halibut bycatch in the Gulf of Alaska by nearly 700,000 pounds, beginning in 2014.

Fishery managers vote to reduce halibut bycatch


An Iranian nuclear scientist was killed in the Iranian capital Tehran, the official news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.


The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says most major road construction projects are being put on hold over the long 4th of July holiday weekend.

Road construction will be on hold over 4th of July weekend


Man sentenced in sexual abuse of Brooklyn boy An Orthodox man who pleaded guilty to molesting a New York City boy in a Jewish ritual bath will spend five years behind bars.


Asian stocks ended mostly lower Thursday following a mostly flat finish on Wall Street while European shares were trading slightly higher.


The Royal Navy has captured 13 Somali pirates onboard a sail boat in the Indian Ocean, the Ministry of Defence said.


JOHN Lawless' contract with Marine was terminated on Tuesday -- but the club are keeping tight-lipped as to why he is leaving the Arriva Stadium.

John Lawless' contract with Marine terminated


Egyptians were headed to the polls again on Thursday in a phased election to choose the first post-revolution parliament, as liberals faced an uphill battle to compete with Islamist parties.


As expected, the Mavericks announced today they have officially re-signed free agent power forward Tim Thomas.

Mavericks' officially re-sign Tim Thomas


MONAHANS An Indiana teen charged in connection with a triple homicide waived extradition on Monday and will return to Indiana, authorities said.


Sudanese ambassador in Pakistan Mohammed Omer Musa called on Punjab governor Salman Taseer on Wednesday.


The International Institute for Management Development report indicates that the United Arab Emirates was ranked 1st regionally and 4th internationally in Cyber Security up to rank 31 from the previous rank of 35 last year, in addition to achieving other high rankings in a number of categories of economic competitiveness.

UAE ranks 1st regionally and 4th internationally in cyber security


Global professional social network LinkedIn is opening its Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore.

LinkedIn opens Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore


Rachel Kim, 29, of the 200 block of East Hector Street, Conshohocken, was arrested April 25 and charged with access device fraud and two counts of theft in connection with an alleged theft of money from Griswold Special Care, where she was previously employed, Springfield police reported.


Eddie Newton has joined the Chelsea coaching staff for the rest of the season to assist Roberto Di Matteo.


Supermodel Miranda Kerr is planning to take a break from modelling and says she wants to focus her energies on her passions.

Miranda Kerr to take break from modelling


Authorities of Ghana Telecom University College, on Tuesday opened the second edition of a career fair for the students and other potential job seekers in Accra.

Authorities of Ghana telecom university College opens career fair


Police are investigating whether a fatal teenage stabbing in Edmonton, north London, is linked to a similar murder on New Year's Day.


Ted Gayer and Campaign 2012 Project Director Benjamin Wittes discuss what the next president will need to do to address climate policy during his term.

What the next president should do on climate policy


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Russia is to install explosives detectors in the country's major metros as a part of security measures, the emergencies minister said on Friday.

Russia to install explosive detectors in metro


Bahraini police fired tear gas on hunger strikers protesting against their detention over last year's Shia-led pro-democracy protests, an activist said, adding that one of them was admitted to a hospital Tuesday.

Bahraini police fire tear gas on hunger strikers


Bollywood actress Kim Sharma is all set to tie the knot with her Spanish boyfriend Carlos Martin.


Mayor Frank Melton is asking for more time to find a lawyer to represent him in federal court.

Melton asks for more time to find a lawyer


Economics Writer In this Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, photo, FedEx workers sort packages at the Oakland Regional Sort Facility in Oakland, Calif. US factory orders increased 1.8 percent in December from November when orders had fallen 0.3 percent.

US factory orders up 1.8 percent in December


A 26-year-old Bloomington man died as a result of a road accident on Dec. 30, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's Division.


TERI director general Dr RK Pachauri has been reelected by acclamation to a second term as the chairman of the intergovernmental panel on climate change at its plenary session in Geneva on 2 September.

Pachauri reelected as chairman intergovernmental panel on climate change


US pop queen Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie ended nearly eight years of marriage in just a few minutes today when a British court granted them a ``quickie'' divorce.

Madonna and Ritchie granted 'quickie' divorce


A Guernsey student has made it through to the regional final of the 2010 Rotary Young Chef of the Year competition.

Student makes regional final of 2010 Rotary Young Chef competition


TRANSPORT, or the lack thereof in Emerald was the hot topic discussed by members and representatives of the elderly and disabled communities at a meeting this week.


A new cardiac centre has opened in the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, and will offer support and rehabilitation services to patients who have undergone surgery or have heart-related problems.


An Amtrak train hit a car that crashed and came to a stop on the train tracks.


MUSIC giant EMI is to axe up to 2,000 jobs as part of a drive to save £200m a year, its new private equity owner said today.


African leaders rose from their three-day summit here resolved to pursue electoral reforms and strengthen the African Union c apacity to monitor elections.

African leaders resolve to pursue electoral reforms


Two US ``extraordinary rendition'' flights each with one suspected extremist on board refuelled on the British overseas territory of Diego Garcia, Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Thursday.

US 'rendition' flights refuelled on British territory:


Braves placed first baseman Casey Kotchman on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 1, with a bruised shin.


New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has signed a six-month deal with French club Perpignan after receiving permission to spend a season in Europe.


The NHS is being sued for tens of millions of pounds in damages over bugs picked up in hospitals.


A grandfather who was found dead in a Dundee street was involved in a ``significant physical altercation'' shortly before his death.

Grandfather involved in 'physical altercation' shortly before death


The battle over groundwater in the fertile Kansas River Valley is about to reach new depths.

Battle over groundwater could reach new depths


``Gossip Girl,'' the CW's teen soap opera, will air its sixth and final season this fall, wrapping up the series in eleven episodes.

Gossip Girl will air final season this fall


Hi i have a Husky/Dalmation cross for sale need to find her a good home she is about a year and a half now house trained good with other animals and love's to run and car rides.

Husky cross for sale need to find home asap


The US Attorney's Office says a Maryland oncologist has pleaded guilty to importing unapproved, cheaper foreign drugs.

Maryland oncologist pleads guilty to importing unapproved foreign drugs


West Indies routed Bangladesh by nine wickets on Friday after dismissing the home side for 58, its lowest score in a World Cup.

West Indies rout Bangladesh by nine wickets


US based mobile phone maker Motorola has announced that they are now going to stop manufacturing mobile phones in Singapore.

Motorola to stop manufacturing mobile phones in Singapore


About 13% of small and medium companies registered in Romania are owned by foreigners, their capital being on the average two times higher than the one of local companies, the president of CNIPMMR, Ovidiu Nicolescu said.

13% of small companies in Romania owned by foreigners


Wolves have posted a healthy pre-tax profit of £2.16million for the year ended May 31, 2012.


A Shreveport juvenile faces burglary charges after police caught him attempting to escape a business early this morning.


An MP is calling on parliament to ban liquid nitrogen cocktails after a teenage constituent had to have her stomach removed after she downed two of the drinks at her 18th birthday celebrations.

MP to call on parliament to ban liquid nitrogen cocktails


The word is spreading that Eric Hosmer has been promoted to the Kansas City Royals from Triple-A Omaha.

Eric Hosmer promoted to Kansas City Royals


The Kuwait Fund pledged on Friday to disburse five million US dollars to finance the construction and rehabilitation of two agricultural colleges in Mozambique.

Kuwait Fund disburses five million dollars


A DEVOTED father plunged 150ft to his death in a parasailing accident on holiday in Turkey, which was witnessed by his horrified daughter.

Father plunges to his death in parasailing accident


In its move to protect its legacy, Apple has won a US patent for touch screen controls, giving it a legal weapon to protect its iconic Iphone against competitors.


Two people were injured in an Apple Valley house fire Thursday morning.


A new contact centre has opened in Sunderland that plans to create 250 jobs by the end of the year.

New Sunderland contact centre plans to create 250 jobs


However Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar & Odisha are completely against the implementation of NEET in their respective states.

Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar & Odisha are againt the implementation of NEET


Hurricane Igor may strengthen up and become Category 5 if it was 6 mph shy of the threshold.

Hurricane Igor strengthening, may become Category 5


Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, warning ethnic tensions could tear Russia apart, said yesterday he would toughen migration rules and keep a tight rein on Russia's regions to prevent it following the Soviet Union into oblivion.

Putin warns ethnic tensions risk tearing Russia apart


Petrol price was today slashed by Rs 3 per litre, the steepest reduction in rates in over five years.


Asia fuel oil rose as crude rebounded and BP Plc bought a cargo in Singapore, the region's biggest oil-trading center, for a second day.


Gov. Bill Haslam said Monday, Oct. 17, that Tenn. Rep. Curry Todd has apologized for a ``bad mistake'' in being arrested on drunken driving and gun charges last week.


UK factory production unexpectedly fell in January for the first time in five months, a sign manufacturing is struggling to shake off the recession.


Mr Justice Altamas Kabir was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of India at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan here today.

Justice Altamas Kabir sworn in as new Chief Justice of India


A young Miami woman apologized for flipping off a judge, who then dropped contempt charges and vacated her 30-day jail term.


After undergoing surgery in July to remove bone spurs from his right ankle, New Orleans Hornets Austin Rivers said he's pain-free and eager to begin training camp on Tuesday.

New Orleans Hornets guard Austin Rivers says he's eager to begin training camp


Anil Kumble said that his bowlers need to look inside and see what went wrong.


A 19-year-old Worthington man pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor riot charge Wednesday in an agreement that dismissed two felony charges.


R&B star, Chris Brown, has been accused of shouting a homophobic slur at a fan who asked him to sign an autograph for him.

Chris Brown accused of shouting a homophobic slur at a fan


US stocks opened mixed on Tuesday as investors remained cautious in the wake of a global market rout and renewed fears about a credit squeeze and further economic turmoil, In the first trades, the Dow Jones Industrial Average drifted up 21.08 points to 11,253.04.


NTPC, which is coming out with a further public offer of 41.23 crore equity shares of Rs. 10 each, has fixed the floor price at Rs. 201 per share.


Currencies markets are very volatile and fluctuating heavily amid the mixed sentiment seen in the market, as we can see the euro rebounded after reaching the lowest today, affected by comments from the European Union and the International Monetary funds regarding Greece obtaining the next tranche of 2010's bailout package as soon as possible.

Currencies are fluctuating heavily amid mixed sentiment


BC Ferries is doubling the fuel surcharge on its major routes between the mainland and Vancouver Island just in time for Christmas.

Bc Ferries doubles fuel surcharge in time for Christmas


Ticketmaster president and CEO Sean Moriarty has resigned from the company and its board of directors, Billboard reports.


Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it has completed work to increase its annual production capacity in Argentina to 92,000 units from 65,000 units.

Toyota increases production capacity in Argentina


The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Wednesday Austin has stepped down as their head coach to accept the offensive co-ordinator's position at Ole Miss. Austin played quarterback there from 1981 to 1985.

Roughriders head coach Kent Austin steps down


With the intelligence machinery coming under flak after every terror attack, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today held a high level meeting with top officials to strengthen the setup.


Aer Lingus will add two new routes to Italy and Sweden next summer and boost the flight frequency on a number of existing routes.


Unemployment registered in Bulgaria by the end of March is expected to be below 7%, is the prognosis of Bulgarian Social Minster Emilia Maslarova.


PWTorch.com is reporting that WWE star Randy Orton has been telling people close to him that his current injury is not serious and that he fully believes he will be healed in time to compete at the Fatal Four Way PPV.

Randy Orton telling people his injury is not serious


European interest rates were cut by central banks in an effort to rescue the eurozone economy.


DENVER ― Brandon Stokley acknowledged Monday that he actually suffered his 10th career concussion on his first catch against Jacksonville, not on the third one, when he lost his balance and fell to his knees, done for the day.

Stokley suffers through 10th career concussion


A car rolled out of an auto shop and into a Plaid Pantry on Friday evening, knocking over some beer inside the convenience store.

Car rolls out of auto shop, into Plaid Pantry


Chris Brown pleaded guilty today to one count of felony assault on pop star Rihanna.


The Canadian dollar passed 97 cents Monday, a three-month high, propelled by strong commodity prices.


``It's spectacular, watching the people and the dancers, it's wonderful to see all of that. It's great dance,'' said Mr. Bork, who plays both the guitar and saxophone and owns a company that does heating and cooling mechanical repairs.


LM Otero The Houston Astros hired Jeff Luhnow as their new general manager Wednesday night, hoping he can help rebuild a team that finished with the worst record in the major leagues.

Astros hire Jeff Luhnow as general manager


As a token of appreciation, Pittsburgh Penguins players Marc-Andre Fleury, Jordan Staal, Max Talbot, Kris Letang, Tyler Kennedy and Pascal Dupuis delivered pizza to workers at the new arena construction site on Tuesday.

Penguins deliver pizza to new arena construction site


Former Lok Sabha Speaker PA Sangma has resigned from the primary membership of NCP.

Sangma resigns from primary membership of NCP


Entrust Inc. announced that in view of the absence of any superior proposal, the company reaffirmed its recommendation that stockholders vote 'for' transaction with Thoma Bravo.

Entrust reaffirms recommendation that stockholders vote 'for' transaction with Thoma Bravo


The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on five senior Libyan government officials including the country's prime minister, and two entities owned or controlled by the children of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

US slaps sanctions on five senior Libyan officials


As most will have the day off for Independence Day, there are events happening throughout the Valley.


US president-elect Barack Obama will be ``fair to both India and Pakistan, without sacrificing American strategic interests'', according to Hindustan Times that cited a statement by an Indian who studied with Obama at the Harvard Law School.

``Obama will be fair to Pakistan, India''


IT giant Dell announced on Monday that it has launched its new Dell EqualLogic storage solutions.

Dell launches new EqualLogic storage solutions


The Plain Dealer announced Thursday morning it will reduce home delivery of its print edition to three days a week this summer as it transitions to an online focus.

The Plain Dealer to reduce home delivery of print edition


Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers says statewide tests will be phased out over the next couple of years in favor of a broader approach to assessment.


IPS has reached a tentative contract deal with the teachers union for a new contract.

Ips reaches tentative deal for new contract


eBay announced today that it has made a couple of changes to the eBay user Agreement.


Aviva is to cut up to 800 jobs in the UK as chairman John McFarlane embarks on a £400m cost-cutting drive across the global business.


As the need for affordable housing increases, the local housing authority is struggling to keep up with demand.

Housing authority struggling to keep up with demand


Zimbabwe will host its first ever Diaspora conference from Thursday, when multiple stakeholders interested in the country's reconstruction will gather.

Zim to host first ever Diaspora conference


Singer Robbie Williams has said he wants to appear on 'I'm A Celebrity.


Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has said in a letter to shareholders that he has been diagnosed with stage one prostate cancer.

Warren Buffett diagnosed with stage one prostate cancer


A man was fatally struck by a street sweeper in Brooklyn early this morning.

Man fatally struck by street sweeper in Brooklyn


Ted Haggard, the former megachurch pastor who fell from grace amid a sex scandal, is starting a new church in Colorado Springs.

Ted Haggard to start new church in Colorado Springs


As per the tradition of the college, the oldest serving employees in order, Sham Lal unfurled the flag.


Iago Aspas netted a late equaliser to earn relegation-fighting Celta Vigo a deserved 1-1 draw from an entertaining clash with Athletic Bilbao.


An Iskcon devotee from the US died of cancer in Puri on Wednesday, police said.


There's only one way to describe how Taiwanese fans have gone for one of their favourite performers - absolutely gaga.


FRANKFURT - German research institute DIW sees oil prices doubling to 200 usd per barrel within the coming 10 years, DIW's head of department for energy, transport and environment Claudia Kemfert told Berliner Zeitung.

German institute DIW sees oil prices doubling within 10 years


``The trend deciding level for the day is 16,941/5,094 levels. If Nifty trades above this level during the first half-an-hour of trade then we may witness a further rally up to 17,027-17,171/5,121-5,163 levels. However, if Nifty trades below 16,941/5,094 levels for the first half-an-hour of trade then it may correct up to 16,797-16,711/5,051-5,025 levels,`` said Angel Broking while commenting on the market outlook today.

Trend deciding level for day is 16,941/5,094 levels:


Market prices of homes in Bulgaria have collapsed by over 12% for the first quarter of the year only, The Telegraf daily reads today.


Former Prime Minister John Howard says he is adapting to life after the election, and outside of Government.

Howard says he's 'adapting' to life after the election


Trainer Carl Jamieson has reported that Captain Sir, p, 2, 1:52.3, a winner of a 2008 Breeders Crown Elimination, has been euthanized.


Citi has launched hedge fund middle office services, a suite of solutions for hedge fund managers that aims to improve efficiency and allow managers to focus on optimizing investment decision making.

Citi launches hedge fund middle office services


A Falmouth based cancer charity is celebrating a regional first, with a specialist fitness project to help sufferers of the disease.

Falmouth based cancer charity's fitness project


A Bullhead City couple made their first appearance in Superior Court Thursday, pleading not guilty to murder charges in the death of their 6-week-old son.

Couple pleads not guilty to murder charges


Christie®, the world leader in digital cinema projection, will celebrate the official opening of its new China manufacturing facility in Shenzhen on November 3 rd , with key customers, suppliers and officials in attendance.

Christie celebrates official opening of new China manufacturing facility


Authorities say a 50-year-old man died after being struck by a train near downtown Spartanburg.


POUGHKEEPSIE, NY Marqus Blakely had 23 points and 11 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season as Vermont rallied to defeat winless Marist 72-62 on Monday night.

Blakely has 23, Vermont rallies past Marist 72-62


Connecticut says it has filed a response to NCAA allegations of major recruiting violations in its men's basketball program, but won't make it public this week.


WEC driver and former Formula One competitor Kamui Kobayashi tested a Ferrari F10 at the Fiorano track in Italy, in preparation for a demonstration event in Russia this coming July.


BOSTON ― Celtics All-Star forward Paul Pierce says his injured right knee feels better, and he expects to play Sunday in Game 2 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.


Wildlife expert and narrator Sir David Attenborough has revealed that he is ``bombarded'' with requests from fans to record voicemail messages for them.

Sir David Attenborough ``bombarded'' by requests to record voicemail messages


'Somewhere' director Sofia Coppola will marry longterm boyfriend Thomas Mars this summer at her father Francis Ford Coppola's Italian villa.


A school bus driver has been placed on administrative leave after a wreck that sent five people to a hospital this week.


The Chiefs will meet with Larry Johnson on Wednesday to pursue a grievance that his one-game suspension from 2008 was a breach of contract.

Chiefs pursue grievance against Larry Johnson


Taxi drivers are speaking out against a proposed rule change that they say would put many of them out of business.

Taxi drivers speak out against proposed rule change


Nuggets win seventh straight, rout Clippers 107-92 The Los Angeles Clippers managed to slow down the Denver Nuggets.


HEALTH fund premiums could rise by an extra $72 a year as a result of government reforms to cut the number of people hit by a tax penalty if they don't belong to a health fund.


While outlining the challenges before the country, India's former President, APJ Abdul Kalam said that the country should set up a world knowledge platform where issues related to mankind will be dealt through researches.

Country should set up world knowledge platform:


Somali minister for water and mineral resources General Abdi Hassan Awale known as Qeybdid has called on the top leaders of the Somali government to use football as an element to pacify the lawless country and disarm child soldiers used by terrorists.

Somali minister calls government to use football as element to pacify country


Students sign away their Constitutional rights Monday morning at the 1st Amendment Festival.


Hunger in our nation is not something Congress and the administration can ignore, especially as they look at ways to reduce the federal deficit.

Hunger in our nation is not something we can ignore


THIRD MAN RECORDS has entered into partnership with the legendary SUN RECORDS to reissue titles from their catalog on the format they were best known ... 45rpm 7`` singles.

THIRD MAN RECORDS enters into partnership with the legendary SUN RECORDS


EA announced today a new boxing game called FaceBreaker, which offers an arcade experience instead of a realistic simulation such as that seen on Fight Night.


Kyle Busch wins the Dodge Challenger 500 at the Darlington Raceway, his ninth victory in 125 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.


A 19-year-old snowmobiler has died after a head-on collision with a tractor.

Snowmobiler dies in head-on collision with tractor


Prosecutors said a Burlington woman has agreed to testify against her husband in exchange for a lesser drug charge against her.

Woman agrees to testify against her husband


An American tourist has opened fire in an Israeli hotel in the Red Sea resort city of Eilat, killing at least one person, a police spokesman said.

Tourist opens fire in Israeli hotel killing at least one


in Lifestyle Doug Davidson of ``The Young and the Restless'' and Heather Tom of ``The Bold and the Beautiful'' won lead acting honors at the Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday night.

Doug Davidson and Heather Tom win lead acting honors at Daytime Emmys


On Tuesday, Maytag Corp., a unit of Whirlpool Corp., issued a voluntary recall on nearly 1.6 million refrigerators, citing an electrical issue that could potentially create a fire hazard.

Maytag issues voluntary recall on millions of refrigerators


England will allow players' wives and girlfriends to stay in Krakow, the squad's Euro 2012 base, but they will be allowed into the team hotel only the day after matches, ``The telegraph'' writes.

England allows players' wives stay in Krakow


Serena Williams has said she has no more room in her house for trophies.


On May 12, 2009, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei, who is in Washington for political consultations at the vice foreign ministerial level between China and the United States, met with former US national security adviser Brent Scowcroft, exchanging views on the current China-US relations and other issues.

Vice foreign Minister He Yafei meets with former US national security adviser Scowcroft


The Transportation Department said on Thursday it will fine Miramar-based Spirit Airlines as much as $375,000 for breaking consumer rules.

DOT to fine Spirit Airlines up to $375,000


Former presidential candidate John Edwards admitted yesterday that he had an extramarital affair with a filmmaker working for his campaign and repeatedly lied about it, but he denied that he fathered her 5-month-old baby.


Two men in Handan, Hebei Province, who were wrongfully jailed for 15 years for arson which led to 4 deaths and injured one person, are still fighting for justice.

Two men wrongfully jailed for 15 years still fighting for justice


My Aim Is True recently posted three new songs on their myspace page.


Dustin Ackley has finally been called up by the Seattle Mariners.

Dustin Ackley called up by Seattle Mariners


Western civilization is in a fight for survival against totalitarian barbarism and women's rights will be the pivotal issue in that battle, warned Dr. Phyllis Chesler.

Western civilization is in a fight for survival:


Manx teenager, Rebecca Flint is to appear in a BBC Three documentary which will be transmitted this week.

Beckii Cruel to appear in BBC Three documentary


The Toronto stock market edged upwards in mid-morning trading Friday on the strength of the base metals sector after mining giant Teck Resources Ltd. announced it has sold a 17.5 per cent stake in the company to lighten its debt load.

Toronto stock market edges up on strength of base metals sector;


A short circuit is suspected of having caused a fire that engulfed 33 floors of a 38-story apartment complex in the southeastern port city of Busan in less than 30 minutes Friday, police said Sunday.


Enterprise software company Citrix Systems has acquired Cloud.com, a provider of software infrastructure platforms for cloud providers.

Enterprise software firm Citrix acquires Cloud.com


PEOPLE ``went mad'' borrowing during the boom fuelling the resulting crisis, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland today.

People 'went mad' borrowing during boom --


The Indrayani river , which flows along the northern boundary of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation limits , is facing increasing pollution due to the discharge of untreated effluents in the river from the Pimpri Chinchwad township and other nearby areas.


Ajax Cape Town have released goalkeeper Denzyl Bruwer from his contract after he failed to report back for duty.


India's World No.3 shuttler Saina Nehwal ran out of steam in the semifinal against top seed and reigning Olympic champion Li Xuerui of China in the women's singles semifinal of the $500,000 BWF World Super Series Finals.


DRIVERS have been warned to take care on the A417 near Birdlip tonight as snow is forecast.

Drivers warned to take care on A417 near Birdlip


Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard is looking to hire dozens of apprentices and engineers at a time when many companies are heading in the opposite direction.

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard looking to hire


SUNDERLAND have revealed the new Umbro home kit that Roy Keane's side will wear next season.


But Clarkson joked to The Sun newspaper: ``I'm surprised to find that I'm the new Tiger Woods.''


Hurricane Fred weakened further in the eastern Atlantic on Thursday and forecasters expected it to dissipate by early next week without touching any land or threatening the US Gulf oil patch.


Apple will release its anticipated iPhone for the Verizon wireless network Thursday starting at 7 am Pacific time.

Apple to release iPhone for Verizon network Thursday


Bank of America is selling some of its corporate aircraft fleet in order to cut back costs.

Bank of America selling some corporate aircrafts


For the first time, the Tony Awards website will offer live coverage of the backstage media room.

Tony website to offer live coverage of backstage media room


Jenna King said her car was burglarized while she was visiting her father's grave site Sunday at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth.

Car burglarized while daughter visits father's grave


Who did Jesus tell us to go to? ``23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing.


Indian shares ended little changed in choppy trading Thursday, reversing initial gains as most regional indexes fell and as investors remained cautious ahead of the quarterly earnings season.


Former Springbok and Bulls flyhalf Derick Hougaard is apparently on his way back to the Bulls, according to reports.


Students and teachers at SDN 05 Pisanganbaru Pagi, Matraman, East Jakarta, complained about school rehab residual debris which piled up in their school yard.


During the interview, ABC News reporter Terry Moran tweeted, ``Pres. Obama just called Kanye West a ''jackass`` for his outburst at the VMAs when Taylor Swift won.

President Obama calls Kanye West a jackass?


London, March 26 Former Spice Girls singer Mel B will invest in a new TV channel which shows French movies.


War-torn Afghanistan has sought Indian investments in various sectors like mining and manufacturing in order to enhance economic engagement between the two countries.


Allianz Malaysia Bhd integrated its life and nonlife insurance units in Malaysia as part of the group's ``One Allianz'' initiative in the country.

Allianz integrates life and nonlife units in Malaysia


What's in store on the restaurant scene around Central New York?


Aborigines won traditional ownership rights over a large stretch of coastline in northern Australia on Wednesday, in a landmark ruling lawyers said could set a precedent in other parts of the country.


A taxi driver was kicked and robbed by two men during a late night attack in the centre of Milton Keynes.

Taxi driver kicked and robbed in late night attack


Police in West Point are cracking down on underage drinking after a recent spike in reports of minors drinking in the city.

Police cracking down on underage drinking


A Leader of the Opposition Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party has said non-Muslims are allowed to use the word ``Allah'' to refer to God as per a verse in the Quran, questioning a government ban.

Non-Muslims are allowed to use ``Allah'':


Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm, today launched a new version of BenTrack, an online tool that helps multinationals manage the costs and risks associated with their benefit and compensation programs across global operations.

Watson Wyatt launches new version of BenTrack


Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo was arrested Friday night in her hospital room on electoral fraud charges.

Former Philippine President Arroyo arrested in hospital for fraud


Srinagar, Aug 7 A militant was killed today in a major ongoing military operation in Rajwar forests of north Kashmir''s Handwara district.

Militant killed in military operation in Kashmir


eBaoTech, an insurance software solution provider, has released the SalesPlatform software solution, a front-end platform for both life and non-life insurers.

EBaoTech releases SalesPlatform for both life, non-life insurers


After participating in today's team practice, Pittsburgh Penguins superstar center Sidney Crosby met with reporters and announced that he has officially been cleared for contact once again.


JOHN Della Bosca's 26-year-old lover says that she was a fool to fall for the married politician and speaks out about how he ``played'' her.

John Della Bosca's lover says she was a fool to fall for him


Oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster remains in marshes off the coast of Louisiana, where officials are renewing complaints about the cleanup effort by the oil giant BP and the federal government.

Oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster remains in the marshes


The US embassy in the Yemeni capital Sanaa was hit by a car bombing and rocket fire on Wednesday sparking a series of explosions around the heavily fortified compound, a witness told AFP.

US embassy in Yemen 'hit by car bombing, rocket fire'


Today, Moroccan Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane began a two-day diplomatic visit to Tunisia to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries.

Moroccan Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane visits Tunisia


Hollywood actress Kate Hudson is enjoying her single status and is in no rush to get into a relationship.

Kate Hudson ``enjoying her single status''


Warner Bros. Interactive has announced that the 5th Cell developed DS title Scribblenauts has sold over a million copies worldwide since its release in September 2009.

Scribblenauts sells a million copies worldwide


MasterCard Incorporated today announced it has reached an agreement to settle its outstanding litigation with American Express.

MasterCard settles litigation with American Express;


With such a mind-boggilingly high figure at stake, much of the nation is asking themselves, what would I do if I won the lottery?

What would you do if you won the lottery?


In 2008, GDP per inhabitant, expressed in terms of purchasing power standards, in the EU27's 27 NUTS-23 regions ranged from 28% of the EU27 average in the region of Severozapaden in Bulgaria, to 343% of the average in Inner London in the United Kingdom.

GDP per inhabitant ranged from 28% of the EU27 average in Severozapaden in Bulgaria to 343% in Inner London


Amy Winehouse was rushed to hospital for drink and drugs binge following a row with her husband.


Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff will travel to China at the beginning of the summer for a working visit, from July 3 to July 8, where he will meet with Chinese officials and Canadian businesspeople operating in China.

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff to visit China


Dannii Minogue has claimed that she is expecting to be given the X Factor groups to mentor this year.


Assistant coaches Francis Cummins and Willie Poching will leave Leeds Rhinos at the end of the current season.

Francis Cummins & Willie Poching to leave Leeds Rhinos


Scott Walker is to premiere his new score for ROH2 in a special event later this month.


Rumours have it that Yana may make an entry in the wild card round, after being ousted from Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4.

Yana gupta ousted from Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4


ONEOK Inc. announced Monday it will discontinue its energy services segment, which has logged operating losses of more than 50 million in each of the past two years.

ONEOK to discontinue energy services segment


Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema of Katsina state has urged Nigerians to embrace dialogue as a means of settling differences.

Shema urges Nigerians to embrace dialogue


RadioShack is now accepting pre-orders for the forthcoming PlayBook tablet for $499.99 with the version up for pre-order being the 16GB version.

Radioshack accepting pre-orders for PlayBook


An Albuquerque woman has been indicted on 215 embezzlement counts for allegedly stealing more than $1.1 million from the company she worked for as a bookkeeper, the District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.

Abq woman indicted on 215 embezzlement counts


Offaly manager Pat Roe has rung the changes ahead of this Saturday's All Ireland Football qualifier with Down.


1 minute ago Fidelity Investments has issued new savings guidelines suggesting that workers save at least eight times their final salary in order to meet basic income needs in retirement.


A man shot near 14th and Spencer streets on Monday night has died.


Croatian manufacturers of traditional Slovenian Kranj sausage will have to obtain a certificate of authenticity from their neighbours if they wish to continue producing what is a geographically protected product.

Croatian manufacturers of Slovenian Kranj sausage will have to obtain a certificate of authenticity from their neighbours


``My ankle feels great,'' the New England Patriots' star quarterback said, defusing the suspense surrounding ``ankle-gate'' during Tuesday's Media Day at the University of Phoenix Stadium.


India and France have signed five agreements, including one for cooperation in the field of nuclear research.


Julio Cesar Chavez Jr says that Sergio Martinez is afraid of a rematch, but is this just talk meant to hype the second fight that by all accounts will be happening?

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr says Sergio Martinez is 'afraid' of a rematch


Enterprise is offering major weekend discounts on most car rentals, throughout much of North America.


BGR Energy, which has bagged NTPC order for supply of steam turbines and generators, today said it would prefer a project near the coast, but it would be finalised after discussions with the state-run power corporation.


St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn has laid off 58 full-time workers in areas ranging from administration to nursing, a decision that officials said was designed to balance the hospital's budget.

St. Francis hospital lays off 58 workers


Gold fell in New York, heading for the biggest weekly loss since 1983, as a strengthening dollar reduced demand for the metal as an alternative investment.

Gold heads for biggest weekly loss since 1983


Ray Liotta has signed with WMA for representation in all areas.


A federal judge in Dallas dismissed the insider trading case against Mark Cuban on Friday, saying the billionaire sports team owner promised to keep confidential information secret but never pledged he wouldn't use it for personal gain.

Judge dismisses insider trading case against Mark Cuban


JPMorgan is shifting ``certain investment-grade'' credit default swaps and some commodities swaps to a separate subsidiary to comply with recent legislation requiring banks to separate from such activity, according to CEO Jamie Dimon.


A new Marni store is opening on 21 East 67th Street.


Justice Soumitra Sen of the Calcutta High Court resigned today, five days before his impeachment motion was to taken up in the Lok Sabha.

Justice Soumitra Sen resigns five days before impeachment motion


Roughly one in five Americans wrongly says President Barack Obama is a Muslim, according to two new US opinion polls out yesterday amid a furore over a planned mosque near New York's ``Ground Zero.''

One in five Americans says Obama is Muslim


Recently, I had an informal exchange with a few colleagues regarding how the Romney campaign should talk about tax reform.


Authorities in northwest Ohio say a man using a propane torch to thaw a frozen water pipe inadvertently set fire to his house today.

Man using propane torch to thaw pipe sets fire to house


Eight Bell, California officials charged in a corruption probe appeared in court Wednesday.

Bell, California officials appear in court


The dollar, however, rose against the euro, as investors again sought shelter in the US currency away from European currencies on darkening prospects for economies worldwide.


On Monday night, Rick Perry previewed before about 250 Scott County Republicans a plan to ``uproot'' all three branches of government.

Perry plans to uproot all three branches of government


Taliban militants on Saturday shot down a pilotless US drone in a Pakistani tribal area bordering Afghanistan , officials said.

Taliban militants shoot down US drone in Pakistan - officials


A freeze watch remains in effect until tomorrow morning for the Louisville and Southern Indiana area, according to a National Weather Service report.


Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, the longest serving CM of the state, today completed eight years in office.

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi completes eight years in office


A new survey of UK businesses has suggested that swine flu is currently having little impact on businesses.

Swine flu currently having 'little impact' on business


WHILST performing at the Oraclez Gospel music festival in London on Bank Holiday Monday, reggae singers George Nooks and Stitchie urged British Christians to pray for Jamaica.

George Nooks and Stitchie urge Christians to pray for Jamaica


Zambia is opening up its ICT sector to international investors, announcing that it is taking bids for a stake in Zamtel and offering new rules for foreign telecom and IT companies that want to do business in the country.

Zambia opens up ICT to international investors


Greensboro police say one of their officers was seriously injured early Friday morning when the officer's patrol car crashed during a vehicle chase.

Greensboro police officer seriously injured after crashing during chase


TDK has reported that it has developed a wireless power transfer coil unit specifically designed for use in smartphones and other mobile devices.

Tdk develops wireless power transfer coil unit for smartphones


A legislative committee has unanimously approved a plan that would allow state employees to take time off work to mentor children.

Employees could take time off to mentor children


On Friday, Tiger Woods lost his endorsement deal with Tag Heuer, as a spokesman for the Swiss watch retailer said: ``We recognize Tiger Woods as a great sportsman but we have to take account of the sensitivity of some consumers in relation to recent events.''

Tiger Woods loses another endorsement Tag Heuer


Nordine Amrani, the lone killer who sprayed bullets and grenades on the innocent people in Belgium on Tuesday, was ``well known'' to the police and magistrates, it has been reported.


Tottenham and England midfielder David Bentley was banned from driving for a year on Friday after admitting drink-driving.


UK act Furyon posted a new music video for the song ``Don't Follow'' from the 2010 debut release ``Gravitas.''


Olympic opening night celebrations here were marred by a bomb scare and met with scattered protests around the city.

Olympic opening night celebrations marred by a bomb scare


London, Dec 7 WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested in London Tuesday at the height of an international outcry over the continued publication of confidential US diplomatic cables by his organisation.


A former UK student died Saturday after falling nearly 140 feet off a cliff in Berea.

UK student dies after falling off cliff in Berea


Cellular operator Globe Telecom, which has taken flak in recent days due to its poor or lack of mobile signals in areas hardest hit by typhoon ``Ondoy,`` said it expects to fully restore its mobile coverage late Tuesday night.

Globe to restore mobile coverage Tuesday night


Bahraini police fired tear gas on hunger strikers protesting against their detention over last year's Shiite-led pro-democracy protests, an activist said, adding that one of them was admitted to hospital Tuesday.

Bahrain police fire tear gas on hunger strikers: activist


Alexander Wurz says he is happy to race this season if the Honda Racing team need him to replace Jenson Button or Rubens Barrichello.


AVID Technical Resources announced they have hired Chip Kakas to become their Regional Director of Business Operations.

AVID Technical Resources hires Regional Director of Business Operations


Remedy Entertainment's cult classic Death Rally will be returning to PC on August 3.


Marlette won its own eight-team wrestling invitational Saturday, defeating Capac 37-36 for the title.


Carl Froch retained his WBC super-middleweight title last night with a split decision win over American Andre Dirrell.

Carl Froch retains WBC super-middleweight title against Andre Dirrell


Russia intends to continue its policy of full support for Abkhazia, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.

Russia to continue policy of full support for Abkhazia --


The number of Catholics, including the number of priests and seminarians, is increasing worldwide, especially in Asia and Africa.


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The State government is according priority to both development and welfare for ensuring all round improvement.

'Government according priority to development and welfare'


Officials say a fire at an abandoned meatpacking plant in Cedar Rapids prompted a health warning for neighbors about exposure to smoke.

Fire at abandoned meatpacking plant in Cedar Rapids prompts health warning for smoke


A COUPLE were arrested in Germiston for impersonating police officers and for promising people employment in exchange for bribes.

COUPLE arrested for impersonating police


A toddler was pulled out of White Oak Bayou and taken to the hospital after becoming separated from his family.


President Obama has decided to name William Daley, brother of the outgoing Chicago mayor and a former US commerce secretary, as his next chief of staff.

Obama to name former commerce secretary William Daley as chief of staff


A pair of born and bred Idaho Falls sisters are running a positive image campaign for women.

Idaho Falls sisters run positive image campaign


President Obama launched his re-election campaign in the battleground states of Virginia and Ohio on Saturday, highlighting progress the US has made toward pulling itself out of an economic malaise under his leadership while blasting the presumptive nominee Mitt Romney as out of touch with the middle class.

Obama launches campaign in battleground states


Election blackout set in on Saturday ahead of Sunday's elections to the European Parliament.


Russian businessman Alexander Lebedev confirmed his plans to sell his 48% stake in German air carrier Blue Wings, Gazeta.ru news service reported today.

Russian businessman Alexander Lebedev confirms plans to sell stake in German air carrier Blue Wings


The next date What's on Your Plate? is playing is Thursday, April 15.


Gold, little changed in London Tuesday, may decline for a third day as a stronger dollar curbs demand for the metal as an alternative investment.


The State Department says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will return to work Monday, a little more than a week after she was hospitalized with a blood clot in her head.

Hillary Clinton returning to work Monday


Despite the progress that has been made in controlling malaria and tuberculosis countrywide, Namibia aims to reduce infant and maternal mortality, the Namibian Press Agency reported.

Namibia aims to reduce infant & maternal mortality


A QANTAS plane carrying 70 passengers and six crew nearly stalled twice as it came in to land at a NT airport because it was flying too slowly.

QANTAS plane nearly stalls coming in to land in NT


Crane & Co. announced a new personalized stationery promotion perfect for shoppers looking for holiday gifts.

Crane & Co. announces personalized stationery promotion


Kazakhstan Prime Minister Karim Masimov took under his personal control traffic safety on Kazakhstan roads.

Masimov took under personal control traffic safety on Kazakhstan roads


In-home Services where we match seniors who need help with seniors who want to help throughout Delaware, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville and Hilliard, Ohio.


The BSE benchmark index Sensex recovered by over 174 points in early trade on Tuesday on fresh buying by funds and retailers at attractive lower levels.

Sensex recovers 174 points in early trade on Tuesday


British retailer Tesco intends to open bank branches in 30 of its supermarkets across the UK by the end of 2009.

Tesco to open bank branches in 30 supermarkets across UK


A great dane snatched a six month old baby girl from her mother's arms on Monday, as she was standing chatting with her neighbor.


President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan has suffered more than any other country in the ongoing fight militancy and terrorism and reiterated commitment of the government to continue fighting the militants.He said Pakistan will cooperate with the world community till the complete eradication of the menace of terrorism for the safety of its own people and also peace and stability in the region and the world.He said that the nation has paid heavily in the war against terrorism losing thousands of its innocent men, women and children besides suffering colossal economic toll adding that no one should question Pakistan's commitment or intentions in fighting the war.

Pakistan suffered more than others in fight against terrorism:


Beady Eye frontman Liam Gallagher has confessed that he is heartbroken that his brother, and former Oasis band mate, Noel Gallagher has lied about the reasoning behind the Oasis split.

Liam Gallagher heartbroken by brother Noel Gallagher


Gov. Rick Perry has asked state agencies to curtail travel and trim other spending as a softening national economy begins to pinch Texas.

Gov. Rick Perry asks state agencies to trim spending


The Sensex extended losses due to weak opening of European market and aggressive selling activity seen across board.


Mobile phone companies Orange and T-Mobile were among ten organisations to pick up new licences in the fourth radio spectrum auction.

Orange and T-Mobile pick up new licences


State run power producer NTPC said that it has appointed Mr Macquarie as consultant for acquiring coal mines in Indonesia.

NTPC appoints Macquarie as consultant to acquire coal mines


Prince William may be losing his job as a RAF rescue pilot after an American company bought out his search and rescue squadron.


ANDREW Symonds will be quizzed by Cricket Australia today over a bizarre radio rant in which he labelled big-hitting Kiwi Brendon McCullum a ``lump of s...

Andrew Symonds to be quizzed over bizarre radio rant


All indications suggest that young people are energized politically like never before.


Forecasts for Labrador issued by Environment Canada at 16:30 nst Monday 25 February 2013.

Forecast for Labrador issued by Environment Canada


Two Lansing men were arrested Monday afternoon after leading police on a short chase.

Lansing men arrested after leading police on short chase


A 47-year-old San Mateo woman died in a two-vehicle collision near Forestville in unincorporated Sonoma County Sunday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Woman dies in collision near Forestville


Sharon Stone regrets going under the knife for a lip plump during a moment of weakness, insisting plastic surgery isn't for her.


Howard Zinn, an author, teacher and political activist whose leftist ``A People's History of the United States'' became a million-selling alternative to mainstream texts and a favorite of such celebrities as Bruce Springsteen and Ben Affleck, died Wednesday.

Howard Zinn, historian, teacher, activist, dies


Apple will start selling the iPad in China on July 20 after paying $US60 million to settle a dispute over the ownership of the tablet computer's name.


``Daddy loves you so much. Only God alone knows how much I love you,'' he screamed just moments before he collapsed while singing ``Nuh Fren From Dem'' by Jamaican Dancehall singer Mr Vegas, which J'Call loved.


Rosie O'Donnell is reportedly defending R&B singer Chris Brown.


Three minor leaguers in the Tampa Bay Rays' organization have been suspended 50 games each after positive drug tests.


Police charged a 22-year-old Georgian Bluffs man after a car ``would not stop'' for police early Saturday morning between Hepworth and Sauble Beach.

Police charge man after car would not stop


A Turkish high school will be opened in Somali capital of Mogadishu within a month.

Turkish school to be opened in Somalia within a month


Martha Lake Elementary School school students won $15,000 in a nationwide video contest sponsored by the nonprofit KaBOOM!

Martha Lake Elementary school students win nationwide video contest


A 28-year-old Salem woman and a Canby man died in a car crash Monday afternoon in Aurora, police said.


Legendary investor Warren Buffett said in an interview aired on Thursday unemployment could hit 11 per cent and a second stimulus package might be needed as the economy struggles to recover from recession.

Warren Buffett says second stimulus might be needed


Ricky Ponting is set to start training after a one-month injury lay-off while Nathan Hauritz is hoping to get back into action at the earliest after a radical blood injection treatment, giving some relief to Australia's injury-ridden lead-up to the World Cup.


``I'd like to work with Will Young, I adore Will Young, he's my first love, I was obsessed with him.


An Eastman woman died in a house fire at her home early Sunday morning, May 12.


Opera singer Paul Potts is bringing his true-to-life rags to riches story to the big screen with One Chance.

Paul Potts brings his story to the big screen with One Chance


Agra Terming as ``shocking'' the remarks made by Union Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal that President's rule could be imposed in Uttar Pradesh if the Congress did not get a majority, BJP leader LK Advani said his party would oppose any such ``undemocratic means'' of grabbing power.

Will oppose undemocratic means of grabbing power:


First lady Supriya Jindal signed copies of her new book Wednesday morning in Baton Rouge.


London-based design firm DesignSpaceLondon has launched the Lema collection at its Battersea showroom, featuring bespoke bedroom, dressing room and living room creations.

DesignSpaceLondon launches Lema collection


Researchers from the University of Toronto, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology and Pennsylvania State University have created the most efficient colloidal quantum dot solar cell ever.

Researchers create the most efficient colloidal quantum dot solar cell ever


Two memorial services will be held next week to honour rugby league player Sonny Fai.


Songs of Praise will return to Shropshire for a festive service which will see residents donning Edwardian attire.

Songs of Praise is returning to Shropshire


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Wednesday include some major miners.


A woman in her 40s was shot several times during a carjacking in South Gate early Friday morning.Authorities said the victim was driving a black 2005 Infiniti SUV on the 8900 block of San Juan Avenue just after 2 am when she was stopped by a suspect or suspects.

Woman shot during carjacking in South Gate


Symantec, Mountain View, Calif., has been assigned a patent developed by Sourabh Satish, Fremont, Calif., for a data access security.

Symantec assigned patent for data access security


A man was driving on Route 35 Wednesday evening when he led troopers on a chase.


AP-CAAbandoned Baby,0150 Ex-USC student gets time served in baby death case Eds:


Aerospace division president Guy Hachey said the company is focusing more of its attention on overseas customers, where the dynamics aren't as challenging as in the United States, where rising fuel costs and a weak economy is forcing mergers.

Company focusing more attention on overseas customers


Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe celebrated his 85th birthday Saturday with a lavish party as his country coped with an economic crisis, observers said.

Mugabe celebrates 85th birthday with party


American Chris Horner has pulled out of the Tour de France after he failed to recover from a crash in another blow for Radioshack, the team said on Saturday.


Miami Valley residents say they're watching wall street very closely and trying to stay optimistic, though it isn't easy.

Miami Valley residents watching wall street


Foreign wine imports are growing rapidly in China, as the nation has imported a record of US$1.27 billion of bottled wine in 2011, up 94 percent year-on year.


Alitalia said it has enough funds to keep flying ``in the very short term,'' while it seeks to reignite takeover talks with Air France-KLM.

Alitalia can keep flying in 'very short term'


OPPOSITION leader David Cameron was in Halifax today to meet HBOS chiefs and community leaders.

David Cameron in Halifax to meet HBOS chiefs


The Wall Street Journal reported that Hostess is filing for bankruptcy for the second time in recent years.


Taiwan stocks rose 0.2 percent on Thursday, led by UMC after the chip maker reported solid quarterly earnings and more than doubled its capital spending this year, pointing to strong confidence in the sector.


A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following reports a woman was stabbed to death today on Blackstock Road.

Man arrested after woman 'stabbed to death' on Blackstock Road


Buzz Aldrin conquered the moon and is now Dancing With the Stars.

Astronaut Aldrin on Dancing with the Stars


Employers shelled out a ``staggering'' £4.4bn in redundancy payments in the past year, according to statistics obtained under Freedom of Information.

Employers shell out 'staggering' £4.4bn in redundancy payments


The Lao economy will face up challenges this year despite economic growth rate of 7.9 percent in the 2007-08 fiscal year, driven primarily by increased foreign investment and exports of mining commodities, the Lao newspaper Vientiane Times reported Monday.

Lao economy faces up to challenges this year


Agnieszka Radwanska beat erratic titleholder Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-2 to start round-robin play at the WTA Championships.

Radwanska beats Kvitova to start WTA Championships


Every parent has a right to know how their child is doing in school.


Missouri education officials will be testing a new teacher evaluation system in the upcoming school year.

Missouri education officials to test new evaluations


NIGERIAN police said they killed a ``would-be suicide bomber'' seeking to drive an explosives-laden car into state police headquarters in the violence-torn city of Maiduguri yesterday.


A Nova Scotia man is facing child pornography charges following a six month police investigation.

Nova Scotia man facing child pornography charges


Private-sector lender Development Credit Bank has entered into the credit card business.

Development credit Bank enters credit card business


Rapper 50 Cent is finally opening up about the fire that destroyed his multimillion-dollar Long Island home in May.

50 Cent on fire that destroyed his Long Island home


The Homeland Security Department announced Wednesday afternoon that it will halt the deportation of illegal Haitian immigrants in the wake of a devastating 7.0 earthquake in that country.

Homeland Security halts deportations to Haiti after earthquake


Officials say a US service member and a Canadian soldier have been killed in separate roadside bombings in southern Afghanistan.

US service member killed in roadside bombings


Cricket Australia today lifted the ban on New South Wales pacer Aaron Bird after biomechanical analysis of his bowling action showed that it complied with CA's tolerance level.

Cricket Australia lifts ban on nsw bowler Aaron Bird


BRITISH pop singer Lily Allen has lost her unborn baby boy six months into her pregnancy, her representative has confirmed.


Through this unique relationship, Mickey Thompson will act as the official car and off-road tire sponsor for Deegan, and will provide support in a variety of ways including sponsorship of his LOORRS and Global RallyCross Championship presence.


Liverpool defender Larry Lloyd makes disciplinary history when he becomes the first player to fight a three-match ban before soccer's newly-formed independent disciplinary tribunal.


When the new Regional Director of the Ohio Department of Development for the Governor's office met with the Jackson County Commissioners Tuesday morning, to make her introductions and offer assistance for area projects, she may have bit off more than she could chew.


Retief Goosen hopes to end a trophy drought stretching back almost two years when he tees off in the Africa Open, which starts in East London on Thursday.


This video Will being a greener company help my business? is from the series Going Green Is Good For Business

Will being a greener company help my business?:


China offered to provide Taiwan with any assistance in coping with the deepening global financial crisis at a forum between the ruling parties of both sides.

China offers Taiwan assistance to cope with financial crisis


AP , 06.02.10, 07:36 PM EDT Air Products & Chemicals Inc. extended by two months the expiration date of its $5.1 billion hostile takeover bid for rival Airgas Inc., with Airgas reiterating its opposition to the offer.

Air Products extends takeover bid for Airgas


Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., released a statement early this evening saying that he plans to return to Washington, DC Rehberg, who is unable to fly as a result of injuries sustained in an Aug. 27 boat accident, will ride Amtrak to Washington.


China plans to open up outbound tourism to foreign investors, the official China Daily reported, citing the China National Tourism Administration.

China to open up outbound tourism to foreign investors - report


Rather than ask him to learn him learn to positions, the Cowboys have kept Bryant on the outside in the three-wide-receiver sets.

Cowboys keeping Dez Bryant on the outside


A landslide behind the Cheras Awana flats on Wednesday afternoon flattened several vehicles and forced the evacuation of 10 families.

Landslide flattens vehicles, forces evacuation


Former Olympic and world 400m champion Jeremy Wariner has been ruled out of the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, later this month with a torn toe ligament.

Jeremy Wariner ruled out of world Championships


China has agreed to loosen controls on financial news providers in an out-of-court settlement of a dispute with the United State, the European Union and Canada.

China agrees to loosen controls on news providers


Classic International Cruises sales and marketing manager Ann Hope said the first four-night cruise of its flagship Athena was booked out, with the three-night cruise not far behind.


A drunk driver in Seattle called 911 on himself, telling a dispatcher he didn't think it was safe for him to drive.


This stretch of warm weather is helping boost sales at bike shops.


Los Angeles, Aug 23 Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber is all set to do a cameo in famous animated show, 'The Simpsons'.

Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber to do cameo in ''the Simpsons''


At least one person was killed Monday when a car collided with a Miami-Dade bus, police said.

1 killed when car collides with Miami-Dade bus


UC Rusal could slash its aluminium output by 6% in the coming 18 months, as producers worldwide pare production to bring supply back in line with demand.

Uc Rusal could slash aluminium output by 6% in 18 months


Who won the Mayweather vs. Mosley fight went just as the fighting experts had predicted, with Mayweather coming out with the victory.


Outfielder Josh Reddick has been called up from Pawtucket, according to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe.


Bank of the West has selected ClairMail, a provider of mobile banking and payment solutions, to power its new mobile banking service.

Bank of the West selects ClairMail to power mobile banking services


New Delhi Cooperative housing societies can expel a member for owning more than one property as acquiring concessional government land cannot be a ruse to accumulate wealth, the Supreme Court has ruled.


A construction worker was hit by a vehicle along Interstate 85 on Tuesday afternoon, according to Archdale police.

Construction worker hit on Interstate 85


Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to enhance cooperation and boost ties, it was reported here.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to enhance cooperation


Snoop Dogg was detained in Norway yesterday after entering the country with eight grammes of marijuana.


Jun 10, 2013 6:21 AM CDT in Money Battery maker Exide Technologies is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it attempts to restructure its US business.

Battery maker Exide Technologies seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection


The most significant incident which accelerated our Language movement is conspiracy to implement Arabic script in the Bengali.

Conspiracy to implement Arabic script in Bengali


RUGBY league player Greg Bird was helping to defend a friend's fiancee when he tipped a drink over a woman's head and punched her, a court has been told.


PAKISTAN on Tuesday detained several suspects over the kidnapping of a top American UN official in restive Baluchistan province amid an 'all-out' effort to track him down.


The state's unemployment insurance call center will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions announced Friday.

State's unemployment insurance call center closed Monday


A Canadian veterinarian has been convicted of cruelty charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment several horses.

Canadian veterinarian convicted on cruelty charges


As initially noted yesterday, today is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's and Free Pastry Day at Starbucks.

Today is Free cone Day and Free Pastry Day


Ranbaxy has gained 4.8% to Rs 526, Bhel has advanced 2.2% to Rs 1,374.


Six fallen officers from Western Washington were honored in Washington, DC on Thursday in a ceremony honoring fallen officers from around the country.

Fallen officers honored in Washington, DC


Morehead State coach Sean Woods is back with his team after a health scare over the weekend prompted him to seek medical testing at a local hospital.

Morehead State coach Sean Woods is back with team


Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has declared that Iran will not hesitate to respond to the enemies' threats.

Iran 'will not hesitate to respond to threats'


Some 200 Brazilian workers on Sunday protested over layoffs by Japanese companies, which are forcing many of them to leave the country despite their community having been integrated in Japan for more than two decades.

Brazilian workers protest layoffs by Japan companies


Mosquito control has confirmed that a Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito sample tested positive for West Nile Virus in Harris County, Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services reported.

Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile Virus in Harris County


A school in suburban Westmont was evacuated on Thursday morning because of a bomb threat.


Strottman, a leading youth and family Custom Premium agency, recently announced the following new hires to their team:


A Calgary pharmacist who dispensed drugs by day and was a champion bodybuilder by night has had his licence suspended.


A recent research conducted by the scientists at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis has found that positive neighborhood environments are potentially good for health.

Positive neighborhood environments good for health:


Terremark Worldwide, Inc., a provider of managed IT infrastructure services, today announced it was selected to provide core infrastructure solutions to WiMAX, a 4G network solution which delivers wireless broadband internet beyond Wi-Fi.

Terremark to provide infrastructure for WiMAX


Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonathan Dekker was arrested early Saturday and charged with obstruction of justice.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonathan Dekker arrested


The US State Department on Monday released its 2010 report on human trafficking,Â which ``grades 175 nations on their efforts to fight this modern form of slavery,'' Bloomberg Businessweek reports.

US State Department releases 2010 report on human trafficking


South African police fired tear gas on Friday to disperse striking miners outside an Aquarius Platinum mine near Rustenburg, north-west of Johannesburg, local station Talk Radio 702 said.

South Africa police fire tear gas to disperse miners


YOUNGSTER James O'Connor and lock Rocky Elsom have been named in the Wallabies team to take on the All Blacks in Saturday's tri-nations rugby union Test.

James O'Connor and Rocky Elsom named in Wallabies team


News Service IBM has acquired database security vendor Guardium, it said Monday, confirming earlier reports.

IBM acquires database security firm Guardium


Marva Whitney, a funk singer with a powerful, passionate voice who toured and collaborated with James Brown, died last Saturday at age 68 from complications stemming from pneumonia, her manager told ``The Root.''


Mr. Abdul Hayi Mansoor, with the business title 'SEO Consultant Specialist', is now on the top on the search engine Yahoo for an extremely competitive keyword 'SEO Specialist'.

SEO Consultant Specialist now topping Yahoo for the keyword 'SEO Specialist'


Three men were rescued from a capsized boat off of Sheboygan this morning and one of them had to be pulled unconscious from the water.


Pakistan and Iran Friday agreed to finalize the gas pipeline project at the earliest time to meet the energy requirements of Pakistan, according to local media.

Pakistan, Iran to finalize gas pipeline project


Bloomington will mark Memorial Day with a parade this morning followed by a ceremony at Miller Park Granstand.

Bloomington marks Memorial Day with parade


Greek militants warned of new protests Sunday after an attack on an Athens police station became the latest clash with authority over the police killing of a teenager.


The CIA has been operating a secret drone base in Saudi Arabia, targeting high level terrorism suspects in the Arabian Peninsula.

CIA operating secret drone base in Saudi Arabia


A 47-year-old Platteville woman faces charges following aa reported hit-and-run accident late Monday night in Lima Township.

Platteville woman charged after accident


The United States intervened in a Nigerian email scam to try to recover $237,000 in US bank accounts - a fraction of the money a 20-year-old Nigerian allegedly swiped from a 73-year old woman who was looking for love on a dating website.


Dimitris Salpigidis and Giorgos Karagounis have scored a goal in each half to help Greece beat Israel 2-1 Tuesday in a 2012 European Championship qualifier.


In an interview with our judiciary correspondent, Shola Soyele, the legal practitioner says Nigeria has never owned the Bakassi but some legal practitioners who thought they could procure a false judgment led the country down the path of submitting to the jurisdiction of the World Court.


Or rather, it is a Pontiac Solstice with a Corvette engine, from British upstart Breckland.

It's like a Pontiac Solstice with a Corvette engine


A former Police officer was the latest father to be arrested for not paying child support; as ordered by the court.

Former Police officer arrested for not paying child support


In a New Year's message published by state media, North Korea called for the army and people to act as ``human shields,'' and defend new leader Kim Jong Un to the death.

North Korea calls for ``human shields'' to defend Kim Jong Un


Bobby Brown has been sentenced to 55 days in jail and four years probation in his most recent drunk driving arrest.

Bobby Brown sentenced to 55 days in jail


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

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


Dereck Chisora has regained his British boxing license a year after it was stripped following a brawl with fellow British heavyweight David Haye at a news conference.

Dereck Chisora regains British boxing license


Round-the-world flying adventurer Steve Fossett may have faked his own death, investigators have claimed.

Adventurer Steve Fossett 'may have faked his own death'


A woman was killed when she was hit by a truck as she was walking near the intersection of St. Claude Avenue and Press Street, according to New Orleans police spokesman Officer Gary Flot.


China Citic Bank Corp. said its first-half net profit rose 41% as a result of higher income and an increase in its net interest margin.


Minister Eamon Ryan needs to make a public commitment to deal with the steep increases in electricity prices due in October 2010 and the increases in telecom charges that also come within his remit, according to Labour.

Minister Ryan must make commitment to deal with electricity increases --


Prince Harry has been accused of animal cruelty after pictures of him riding an injured horse during a polo match surfaced.


Winhall voters approved the town and school budgets during the town's floor meeting Tuesday.


The Legislature has adjourned its special session with no resolution of the Medicaid funding impasse.


The attorney general of Illinois says Craigslist is getting rid of its ``erotic services'' ads and will create a new adult category that will be reviewed by employees of the Web site.

Craigslist getting rid of erotic services ads


Mashreq Bank, Dubai's second-largest lender by market value, may be interested in Turkey's Denizbank if the price is right, Mashreq's chief executive Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair was reported by Turkey's Sabah newspaper as saying.

Mashreq 'may be interested in Denizbank'


Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the first summit between leaders of the rival Koreas, died on Tuesday, a hospital official said.

Former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung dies


AN ABERDEEN man who admitted acting in an aggressive manner while holding a knife in front of children has avoided jail.

Aberdeen man admits holding a knife in front of children


A preliminary storm survey by National Weather Service meteorologists shows that wind speeds in the Phil Campbell reached 175 mph as a tornado tore through the town on Wednesday.

Wind speeds in Phil Campbell reached 175 mph