Armenia registered no achievements in 2011 in the economic life, member of off parliamentary opposition Armenian National Congress Vahagn Khachatryan said.

Armenia registered no achievements in 2011 in economic life


In the last 10 years I have attended a number of Catholic marriages and in none of them does the priest ever say, ``I now declare you man and wife.''


Interfax reported that Russian Novolipetsk Steel denied that it has been dumping grain oriented electrical steel in China and thinks that duty on this steel ought to be zero for the company.

NLMK denies dumping electrical steel in China


PAKISTAN has moved towards outlawing domestic violence when lawmakers approved a bill that will punish those found guilty of beating women or children with jail terms and fines.


NEW YORK ' Facebook is letting app developers charge subscription fees, in addition to existing one-time payments, for games and other applications on its site.

Facebook to let developers charge subscriptions


Forest Whitaker is to play Archbishop Desmond Tutu in a film based around South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Forest Whitaker to play Archbishop Desmond Tutu


China on Tuesday called on Bosnia and Herzegovina to actively settle the differences through dialogue with a view to making bigger progress in various areas of development.

China calls on Bosnia to settle differences through dialogue


One of the finest choirs in Jamaica, the Kingston College Chapel Choir will be launching its fifth CD, ``Songs of Praise,'' having done its last major production of this nature more than 10 years ago.

Jamaica's Kingston College Chapel choir launches CD -- ``songs of Praise''


The famous Marks and Spencer adverts starring Dannii Minogue, Twiggy and Lisa Snowdon have now been axed, but it's believed both Twiggy and Snowdon -- as well as new recruit Jamie Redknapp -- will continue to represent the brand in one way or another.


Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman and member of the Los Angeles Rams' ``Fearsome Foursome'' who followed up football with a successful television career in ``Little House on the Prairie,'' NFL broadcasts and commercials, has died.


Robin Soderling kept home title hopes alive when he defeated Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 7-6 6-4 in the Stockholm Open quarter-finals on Friday.


Area university endowments have taken a hit from the stock market that could mean less money for scholarships.


Congress president Sonia Gandhi has accused that BJP is trying to divide the country on the issue of terrorism.


NEW YORK Standard & Poor's said Thursday it has revised its outlook on Whole Foods Market Inc. to stable from negative and affirmed its junk rating on the grocer's corporate debt.

S&P revises outlook on Whole Foods to stable


After six weeks of being closed for repairs, the Fairport lift bridge over the Erie Canal has reopened.


The City of Johannesburg plans to release a report on the crisis of rate clearance certificates.

City to release report on crisis of rate clearance certificates


Two Houstonians will be honored today at the White House.


Dan Peek, a founding member of the popular 1970s band America and singer of high harmonies on hits that included A Horse With No Name and Ventura Highway, has died, his father said on Tuesday.


Foxtel will launch a new simplified movie service for its subscribers from next year.


Yesterday three federal judges re-drew the boundaries of two state Assembly districts in Milwaukee, in order to give Hispanics a better chance of keeping at least one house seat.

Federal judges re-draw two state Assembly districts


Russell Crowe is reportedly planning to make his directorial debut on an upcoming Bill Hicks biopic.

Russell Crowe 'to make directorial debut on Bill Hicks biopic'


Mortgage brokers are best poised to help first homebuyers jump onto the property ladder, according to LJ Hooker Financial Services, following the government decision to increase the First Home Owners Grant.


The USAID Jordan Economic Development Program in collaboration with Amman Central Market conducted a strategic development plan for the central wholesale markets in Amman & Irbid.

USAID in collaboration with Amman central market conducts a strategic development plan for the central wholesale market


Sen. Joe Biden challenged Sen. John McCain on Tuesday to stop his ``scurrilous'' robocalls against Sen. Barack Obama and instead focus his attacks on economic issues.

Biden challenges McCain to stop ``scurrilous'' robocalls


David Nalbandian has escaped further punishment for his stormy disqualification from the Queen's Club final where he injured a line judge after destroying an advertising hoarding.


THE family of a teenager who died suddenly at the weekend have paid tribute to their ``bubbly and vivacious girl''.

Family pays tribute to 'our bubbly girl'


For the second quarter of 2011, FEI Company reported record revenue and earnings for the third quarter in a row.

FEI reports record revenue and earnings:


Twin sisters separated as one faces jail Updated: 14:29, Friday April 13, 2012 Identical twin sisters at risk of making a suicide pact, will find out today for how long they will be separated as one goes to jail over a drink-driving crash that led to a man's arm being amputated.


The police is an instrument to keep the ruling political party in power and every party has done so, former Union Home Secretary GK Pillai said today.

Police an instrument to keep ruling party in power:


ET reported that National Aluminium Company has sold 8,000 tonnes of aluminium ingots at close to USD 203 per tonne premium over the average LME cash price on a cost insurance and freight basis.

NALCO sells aluminium at USD 203 per tonne premium


RIOT police armed with shields and batons charged hundreds of protesting fishermen outside European Union headquarters yesterday after a protest over high fuel prices turned violent.


An 83-year-old Tellico Plains man has been indicted for attempted murder and aggravated assault with a shovel.

Tellico Plains man indicted for attempted murder with shovel


A former National Football League player will make an appearance in Silver City over the next couple of days.

Former NFL player to make an appearance in Silver City


The West Des Moines school board narrowed its superintendent search to four candidates Tuesday night after receiving applications from 49 individuals for the position.

School board narrows superintendent search to four candidates


The US economy suffered its biggest slowdown in 26 years in the last three months of 2008 as consumer spending recorded the worst slide in the post-war era, a trend that's likely to continue in the coming months.

US economy suffers biggest slowdown in 26 years


Hollywood Park is renovating its synthetic racing surface for the first time since Cushion Track was installed in 2006.

Hollywood Park renovates its synthetic surface


Former Glenville High School and Ohio State University football star Troy Smith pleaded not guilty Wednesday to all charges related to a traffic stop last week, Fox 8 News reports.

Former osu star Troy Smith pleads not guilty


While most NBA players are working hard in the gym to get in shape, Denver Nuggets centre Nene is enjoying some soccer during the NBA lockout.

Free agent Nene hilario enjoying soccer during the lockout --


Rapper Mc Hammer has assured fans he has paid off his $700,000 tax bill after reports suggested he was facing legal action from US authorities.


Governor Pat Quinn declared a state of emergency Thursday, as state agencies prepared to provide assistance to the northern half of Illinois, which is dealig with severe river and flash flooding.


Germany's national phone company Deutsche Telekom spied on its staff for years to see who had unauthorised contacts with journalists, a former security chief at the company said Saturday.


About 700 acres of brush have burned about 10 miles north of Greenbush.


Former Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman, under indictment for fraud and breach of trust, said he would resign from politics if he is convicted.

Liberman says he will resign from politics if convicted


This year for the first time, St. Joseph County has the same fireworks laws as Mishawaka and South Bend.

St. Joseph County has same fireworks laws as Mishawaka, South Bend


Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will cut 700 to 800 jobs at its northwestern Arkansas headquarters as it builds fewer stores this year and makes other operational changes, the world's largest retailer announced Tuesday.


The company Appleton is selling some of its packaging operations to a new company for $58 million.

Appleton sells some packaging operations


Former Telecom Minister A. Raja, the prime accused in 2G spectrum scam who was released on bail recently, arrived in Chennai on Friday to a rousing reception by party workers at the airport on his first visit to his home state since his arrest in February last year.


US country singer Kenny Rogers, author of well-known hits Lucille and Lady, turns 70 on Thursday.


WordPress announced that WordPress.com blogs are now getting comment notifications, with moderation and reply functionality.

WordPress.com gets comment notifications


The 24-hour nationwide strike called by central trade unions from midnight Monday is likely to cripple normal life in Kerala with the state government and banking unions also pledging support to it.

Strike likely to cripple normal life in Kerala


British CNN host Piers Morgan is writing a book about his career, his job as news show anchor and his interviews with Hollywood stars and world leaders, his publisher said.

Piers Morgan writing book about his career


The Congress party has opposed chemical castrations but said it was in favour of harsher life imprisonments and death sentences in rare cases, in suggestions to a panel appointed to review laws against sex offenders.


Major League Baseball will begin testing minor league players for human growth hormones via random blood testing.

MLB to test minor league players for human growth hormones


Film on Nepal army torture blocked Updated: 18:43, Thursday March 7, 2013 The makers of a film depicting torture by Nepal's army accused the government of censorship after they had to cancel the movie's release because of delays in getting approvals.


Jack Kramer, winner of 10 Grand Slam tennis titles and founder of the ATP, died Saturday from cancer at 88.


At their WonderCon panel, Marvel's Head of Television Jeph Loeb announced that Pasdar and Ventimiglia will voice the title roles of the new Iron Man and Wolverine anime series: ``Adrian and Milo are perfect as Iron Man and Wolverine (respectively). It's extremely exciting to see these talented guys take on two of the most iconic super hero roles of all time.''

Adrian Pasdar and Milo Ventimiglia to voice Iron Man and Wolverine anime series


In what we think is a first though it has been announced that EastEnders will pay tribute to Coronation Street on their 50th anniversary.

EastEnders to pay tribute to Coronation Street


Manila - A suspected Malaysian drug courier was arrested in the Philippines shortly after arriving at Manila's international airport, a police report said Friday.

Malaysian drug courier arrested in the Philippines


Six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz could be on his way out of Chicago after 13 seasons with the Bears because contract negotiations are going nowhere.


A judge ruled Thursday afternoon that jailed Texas financier R. Allen Stanford is competent to stand trial in January.

Judge rules jailed financier R. Allen Stanford competent for trial in January


Dani Pedrosa has congratulated countryman Jorge Lorenzo on becoming Spain's first 500cc/MotoGp champion since Alex Criville in 1999.

Pedrosa congratulates world champion Lorenzo


CONCERNS have been raised the most controversial planning application in the district's history will be forced through by the Government after it emerged it will have the final say on the plans.


German car maker Daimler is in advanced talks to buy a stake in sports car maker Porsche SE , German magazine ``manager magazin'' reported on Friday on its website, citing financial sources.

Daimler in talks to buy stake in Porsche -report


Ayodhya, Tue Jun 18 2013, 05:20 hrs In a politically significant development, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Ayodhya this week and offer prayers at the disputed site.


Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has accused Real Madrid of moral bankruptcy over their persistent attempts to lure ace Portugese striker Cristiano Ronaldo away from Old Trafford.

Ferguson accuses Real Madrid of moral bankruptcy


After Halle Berry, Beyonce Knowles and Britney Spears, Reese Witherspoon is launching her own perfume.


Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti has said that distribution of Zakat is an important religious responsibility and pleasure of Allah and welfare of his people lay in its judicious distribution.

Distribution of Zakat is an important religious responsibility:


MIKE Edwards swiftly set his sights on Shrewsbury Town, after scoring his fourth goal of the season in Notts County's 5-0 win against Bury.


American film actress Kate Hudson has revealed that her 4-year-old son is obsessed with undressing women.

Kate Hudson's son obsessed with undressing women


Sirona, a leading global manufacturer of technologically advanced, high quality dental equipment, today announced the launch of the GALILEOS Compact 3D Cone Beam Imaging System.

Sirona announces the launch of the GALILEOS Compact 3D Cone Beam


Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae says Canada needs a national policy on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Canada needs policy on reducing greenhouse gas emissions:


The World Health Organisation chief warned Monday that swine flu could return with a vengeance despite Mexico's President Felipe Calderon insisting his country has contained the epidemic.

Swine flu may return 'with 'a vengeance':


There are now flashing lights that are safety beacons aimed at protecting pedestrians.

Safety beacons aim to protect pedestrians


Liberty Global Inc. says its loss widened significantly last quarter on surging costs and write-downs.


Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in attacks in Norway last year, has said he will not appeal against a guilty verdict if the Oslo court trying him finds him sane.

Anders Breivik will not appeal against verdict


Yesterday, we speculated on WHY Kanye West suddenly changed the name of his recent single Theraflu to Way Too Cold over the weekend, thinking pressure from the medicine company forced 'Ye's hand.

Kanye West changes Theraflu because he can.


DUDLEY borough residents are urged to hand over any scam mailings they have received to Dudley trading standards as part of a national campaign.

Residents urged to hand over scam mailings


US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday called the looming spending cuts as the '' greatest challenge'' to America's foreign policy.

Kerry calls spending cuts ``greatest challenge'' to foreign policy


Owner Andy Stewart is delighted Ruby Walsh has decided to stick with Poquelin after the Paddy Power runner-up was given the go-ahead for the Boylesports.com Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday.


Britain may have to dump its carbon cutting targets or risk power cuts due to the retirement in the near future of old coal and nuclear plants, according to energy consultancy Inenco.

Britain may have to dump carbon cutting targets


A man allegedly set fire to an ex-girlfriend's west Belfast flat hours after she had moved out, the High Court has heard.


Dubai Metro will start operation of around 44 trains out of 62 to run on the Red Line at the time of the launch of the service on September 9, 2009.

Dubai Metro will start operation of 44 trains on Red Line


Alberta paramedics are planning to launch a court challenge to stop the province from lumping their union in with that of hospital clerks and massage therapists.

Alberta paramedics plan to launch court challenge


Greece sold 1.95 billion euros of 13-week treasury bills at a yield of 4.05 per cent, the Public Debt Management Agency in Athens said on Tuesday.

Greece sells 1.95 billion euros of treasury bills


Societe Generale, the French bank reeling from a rogue trading scandal, launched a rights issue at a steep discount on Monday, aiming to raise 5.5 billion euros to bolster its balance sheet.

SocGen launches rights issue at steep discount


Shiva Ram Shrestha on Sunday left for Dhaka to participate in the season opening tournament of the Professional Golf Tour of India.


Robbie Williams has admitted he would probably do ''nothing'' if he had not rejoined Take That and admits he ''feels spent'' in his career.


``This has to stop now,'' said Fera, at a news conference Friday.


A new £15 million dedicated mental health centre for young people in Wales is to be officially opened.

New mental health centre for Wales to open


Gen. David Petraeus handed over command of the Afghan war to Marine Gen. John Allen on Monday as

Gen. Petraeus hands over command in Afghanistan


SEVILLE, Spain -Opponents may have figured out how to counter Spain's formula for success that proved so effective at recent tournaments.

Opponents may have figured out counter for Spain


The state conservationist at the Natural Resources Conservation Service is retiring.


Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo says Ashley Judd would be a formidable candidate if she runs for the US Senate next year.

Greg Stumbo says Ashley Judd could be formidable


Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of News International, is ``overjoyed'' at becoming the proud mother to a baby girl, her spokesman announced.

Rebekah Brooks 'overjoyed' at becoming mother to baby girl


The Philippine government is not keen on reviving negotiations with San Miguel Corp. on the controversial Laiban dam project, as it wants to avoid placing the water sector in a situation similar to the energy industry where consumers pay more for generation costs than the actual commodity.

Government not keen on reviving Laiban dam project


Three Hamburg brothers face felony drug charges after village police officers searched their Long Avenue home early Thursday morning, officials said.

Three Hamburg brothers face drug charges


England paceman Steve Harmison triggered a South African collapse at The Oval on Thursday and the hosts were in full control after the first day of the fourth test.

Harmison triggers South African collapse


The Coast Guard successfully conducted a medical evacuation of two elderly cruise ship passengers from American Samoa to Honolulu, Tuesday.

Coast Guard conducts medical evacuation from American Samoa


Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has torn ankle ligaments in his right leg, according to a Dutch football association spokesman.

Robin van Persie has 'torn ankle ligaments'


The Southwest Symphony's end of year concert will focus on youth soloists.


A foreign activist lobbying in Washington this week to support a Russian-backed breakaway region has had frequent meetings and conversations with a high-level KGB agent there, she acknowledged to The Associated Press.

Activist in Washington had meetings with KGB agent


The Long Beach Unified School District said Tuesday it will cut 308 jobs because of state budget cuts.

Long Beach Unified School District to cut 308 jobs due to budget


Capcom has showed off its upcoming line up of games at their annual Captivate event with this year's brand new reveal being Lost Planet 3.

Capcom shows off upcoming games at Captivate


A woman has been stabbed to death at her home on James Island.


Sachin Tendulkar said he was ``determined'' to score a century at the Adelaide Oval, one of the few Australian venues that had eluded him before Thursday, but added there was more to cricket than hundreds.


President Barack Obama said Friday the economy is showing ``glimmers of hope'' despite continuing stresses, and he signaled more steps to brighten the business climate.

Obama says economy showing 'glimmers of hope'


IBERDROLA has surpassed 8,000 megawatts of renewable capacity in Europe, solidifying its status as the benchmark for this type of energy on the continent.

IBERDROLA surpasses 8,000 megawatts of renewable capacity in Europe


New Delhi, Jan 31 Embattled Central Vigilance Commissioner PJ Thomas today side-stepped questions on his continuance in office in the wake of a corruption case against him, saying he was still the CVC.


A university student suspected of throwing a fire extinguisher at police during the Millbank riot was arrested tonight.

Student suspected of throwing fire extinguisher arrested


Former restaurant employee sentenced to probation in theft of nearly $100,000 Beverley Griffo leaves Onondaga County Court with defense lawyer Robert Greenough after being sentenced today to five years probation for stealing nearly $100,000 from Jake Hafner's Restaurant and Tavern where she worked as the bookkeeper.

Former restaurant employee sentenced to probation for theft


Investigators explained why a San Jose police officer shot and killed a man after tasing him on Tuesday.

Investigators explain why San Jose police shot man


Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania are planning to create a joint peacekeeping team in 2013, the Defense Ministry of Ukraine has said.

Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania to create joint peacekeeping team in 2013


Pupils at risk, such as pupils with a low socioeconomic status and children with learning difficulties, benefit more than other children from a good relationship with their teacher.

Pupils at risk benefit more from a good relationship with the teacher


Chad Jones' two-year struggle to get back on the football field after serious injuries in a car crash was dealt a big setback today when the Giants announced that they have waived him.


The European Union says gas supplies should restart after it struck a deal with Russia on supervising the gas flow through Ukraine.Russia cut off natural gas supplies to Europe on Tuesday during freezing winter weather as a payment dispute with Ukraine escalated.


Safi Airways, the international airline from Afghanistan, has opened a route between Doha and Kabul.


Goodyear has entered into agreements to sell its European and Latin American farm tire businesses, including a licensing agreement with Titan Tire, a subsidiary of Titan International, that will allow Titan to manufacture and sell Goodyear-brand farm tires in Europe, Latin America and North America, for approximately $130m.

Goodyear enters into agreements to sell European, Latin American farm tire businesses


Nathan Cleverly will target a unification bout with WBA title-holder Beibut Shumenov after his victory over Tony Bellew on Saturday.


no other way to put it diss tracks have fell the fuck off.


Russian troops and paramilitaries thrust deep into Georgia on Wednesday, rolling into the strategic city of Gori and violating the truce designed to end the six-day war that has uprooted 100,000 people and scarred the Georgian landscape.


Mere hours after the revelation that Brooklyn state Assemblyman Vito Lopez had been censured, state Sen. Shirley Huntley said in a press conference that she expected to be arrested this week, according to the New York Times.


Routinely criticized Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan announced his retirement today.

Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan announces retirement


Investors dumped stocks late in the trading session on Friday as sentiment shifted toward less risky assets.

Investors dump stocks as sentiment shifts towards less risky assets


The state's largest community college is expanding to create a satellite campus in a downtown Manchester building being donated by a regional bank.


Electrolux, Europe's largest maker of kitchen appliances, today abandoned its full-year profit target and said it will cut more than 3,000 jobs after demand plunged in Europe and North America.


Robert Bathurst and Hermione Norris will play Charles and Ruth Condomine, joining the previously announced Alison Steadman as Madame Arcati, in Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, according to a report on Whatsonstage.com.

Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris to join Alison Steadman in Blithe Spirit


A new Legendary Pokémon has been revealed for Pokémon Black and White.


Toronto is poised to spend an additional $5 million a year to help panhandlers get off the street and into homes, after the release of a study looking at the needs and issues of panhandlers in the downtown core.


Britain-based BBA Aviation will cut 350 jobs this year due to the fall in demand for private jet travel.


An analyst said that San Francisco-based Wells Fargo might be boosting reserves because of some of its holdings in the California real estate market, which has been very hard hit by the housing slump.


Coach Phil Jackson found a sympathetic ear in former Chelsea soccer coach Avram Grant.


Robert Cray returns to the Modesto region with a show Wednesday at the State Theatre.


Oscar-winner William Hurt spent a night in a cell with a real-life convict at a maximum security prison to prepare him for his role opposite Kristen Stewart in The Yellow Handkerchief.


Cisco will resell Citrix XenDesktop and VMware View 5 software as part of an integrated desktop virtualisation service based on the Cisco Unified Computing System.

Cisco to resell Citrix XenDesktop, VMware View 5 software


Jacqui Smith will resign as Home Secretary at the next Cabinet reshuffle, two months after embarrassing revelations surfaced about her expenses.


A 19-year-old man faces a list of felony charges after authorities in Castro Valley say he intentionally ran down five people in a driveway overnight.


Hundreds of Iraqi widows and orphans protested in the northern city of Kirkuk on Thursday, demanding better social services.

Hundreds of Iraqi widows, orphans demand better services


The cold weather of winter is bringing more drop-in animals to the Pictou County SPCA.


John Terry has admitted that the loss of Rio Ferdinand through injury is a ``devastating blow'' but hopes that the long-term understanding he has with Ledley King will help England to overcome the absence of their captain from the World Cup finals.

John Terry admits Rio Ferdinand injury is a 'devastating blow'


``I believe that the CIS as a format has lost its relevance a long time ago,'' Yushchenko told reporters after the summit.


Ashley Force Hood is the daughter of 14-time champion John Force, but she has made a name for herself in the sport and is currently second in the NHRA Funny Car standings.

Ashley Force Hood has made a name for herself


Canberra Business Council CEO Chris Faulks says ACT company insolvencies are expected to rise sharply next year when government budgets are tightened.


Beijing, Aug 14 A thunderstorm Thursday played havoc with the Olympic competition programme, forcing organisers to move canoeing and kayaking slalom finals to Friday and also affecting other sports like rowing and tennis.

Thunderstorm plays havoc with Olympic competitions


The United States Department of Labor is reporting the economy added 151,000 jobs in October, the highest number of monthly job gains in five months.


Telecom tech firm DragonWave Inc. said Monday it will cut 48 positions, primarily in Ottawa and Israel, to reduce its annual operating expenses by US$6 million.

DragonWave cuts 48 positions to reduce operating expenses


In the lawsuit of the week, Hulu has been sued by Rovi Corporation over patent infringements.


A Dublin man pleaded guilty in federal court this morning to using the Internet to obtain sex with a minor.

Dublin man pleads guilty to using Internet to obtain sex with a minor


Carrie Prejean has filed suit against Miss California, accusing them of religious discrimination and more.

Carrie Prejean files suit against Miss California


More than 60 wounded in fighting in South Sudan The International Committee of the Red Cross says that more than 60 people have been wounded in fighting between South Sudan's army and a rebel group.


Tiwa Bankole, the singer who was allegedly stabbed by her landlord's son, Tobi Obadina, has said she thought she was going to die.


Boeing delivered 114 commercial jets in the second quarter of 2010, bringing its total for the first six months of the year to 222.


Hewlett-Packard announced Wednesday that it is slashing 27,000 jobs in a widely expected maneuver aimed at slimming down the struggling tech giant.


Sorin Group, a global medical device company and a leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and Orange Business Services, a leading global communications solutions integrator, launched today SMARTVIEW, a remote monitoring solution for patients with implanted cardiac rhythm management devices in several countries in Europe.

Sorin Group and Orange Business Services launch a remote monitoring solution for patients with implanted cardiac devices in Europe


TSN's Darren Dreger is reporting via Twitter that the Anaheim Ducks have signed Boston College outgoing senior Steven Whitney to a free agent pro contract.

Anaheim Ducks sign Boston College senior Steven Whitney


Matthew Morrison wants Sir Elton John to guest star in 'Glee'.

Matthew Morrison wants Elton John in Glee


Maruti Suzuki Swift, the brand that has transformed the Indian car landscape, turns five today.


``Sister, Sister'' star Tia Mowry is pregnant with her first child.


The fight continues in North Tonawanda over a new Walmart store.


Compliment slip printing London with Newstyle Print.


New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez struck out for the 2,000th time in his major league career when he went down swinging against Seattle's Felix Hernandez.

Yankees Alex Rodriguez strikes out for the 2,000th time in his career


Actifio, a Waltham, Mass.-based provider of data management virtualization, has raised $8 million in Series A funding co-led by North Bridge Venture Partners and Greylock Partners.


A woman was charged with arson in a late-night fire Wednesday in Huntington involving her own home.


Erin Brockovich returns to the big screen in a water documentary, ``Last Call at the Oasis,'' opening in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, May 4, 2012, and other cities throughout the month.

Erin Brockovich returns to the big screen in water documentary


The three major US stock indexes gained one percent on Wednesday on rising expectations the Federal Reserve will move to prop up the economic recovery, while industrial stocks were boosted by upbeat economic data from China.


LABOR risks losing all its lower-house seats in Queensland at the next federal election, eclipsing its worst result, just one seat, in 1975.


Oneida County has seen a rise in daytime burglaries and the sheriff's office is hoping neighbors can help bring it to a halt.

Oneida county sees rise in daytime burglaries


As we have been forecasting for the last two years, the second wave of mortgage defaults and foreclosures will hit the economy this year.

The second wave of mortgage defaults and foreclosures will hit the economy this year


An Iranian scientist who spent 14 months in the US in mysterious circumstances denied on his arrival in Tehran yesterday that he had spilled Iran's nuclear secrets to US agents.

Iranian scientist denies he spilled secrets


Smart grid solutions company GridPoint has acquired ADMMicro, a provider of energy management systems to the commercial and industrial sector, for an undisclosed amount.


7-Aug-2009 '' Training Press Releases '' Cobent, a leading provider of learning management and regulatory compliance solutions is proud to announce record growth in the first half year of 2009, despite a difficult global trading environment.

Cobent announces record growth in the first half of 2009, despite a difficult global trading environment


New 1 Million museum gallery opens its doors to the public!***Staff and volunteers will be placing the final objects into Melton Carnegie Museum's new £1 million gallery before it opens its doors to the public for the very first time.

New £1 million museum gallery opens its doors to the public!


Asda is gunning to open 250 of its smaller supermarkets after racking up sales uplifts of more than 50 per cent in its Netto converted stores.

Asda guns to open 250 smaller supermarkets


The third time was the charm for a RV Resort owner's application to build an exclusive community on acreage off Lake Spivey outside of Inverness.


Cushman & Wakefield has completed a $500m refinancing in order to ``support the firm's global growth initiatives.''

Cushman & Wakefield completes $500m refinancing


As expected, the RBA left its key interest rate on hold for another month.


European steelmakers are preparing for production cuts by the end of the year, due to the current economic slump weakening demand.

European steelmakers prepare for production cuts


The royal helicopter, carrying the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, was forced to make an emergency landing.

Royal helicopter forced to make emergency landing


Five Iranian diplomats have requested asylum in European countries, Al-Arabiya news channel reported, without saying where it got the information.

Five Iranian diplomats request asylum in europe, Arabiya reports


The Boston Celtics have re-signed forward Jeff Green.


Apple on Tuesday released OS X 10.5.7, an update to its Leopard operating system that is intended to fix a variety of bugs and security issues, as well as provide expanded hardware support.


The US service sector inched closer to growth in August, but still contracted for the 11th straight month.

Service sector inched closer to growth in August


The White House is urging congressional Democrats to engage Republicans in a fight over taxes, pressing them to go on the offensive after the Supreme Court's health care decision gave prominence to the issue.

White House urges congressional Democrats to engage gop in fight over taxes


The Romanian online payments market has grown by 263 percent in 2007, reaching EUR 34.8 million and 450,000 transactions.

Romanian online payments grow 263 percent in 2007


Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he misses life at Old Trafford, and claimed that he is still in touch with many players and officials at the club.

Former man u star Ronaldo admits he misses life at Old Trafford


NEW Zealand Rugby League boss Jim Doyle has defiantly declared the Anzac test is ``here to stay'', while also revealing the Kiwis could soon play internationals in far-flung overseas markets.


The Sheraton group owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts International has opened its new hotel in Stamford, Connecticut, following an overhaul.


A 26-year-old man died after falling into a pasta machine Monday afternoon, said police.

Gta man dies after falling into pasta machine


Home Minister P Chidambaram urges Bangladesh to honour its commitment to act against terror groups as India was convinced that Indian Insurgent groups continue to find a safe haven in Bangladesh.

Insurgent groups find safe haven in Bangladesh:


The Wall Street Journal reports that drug companies are increasingly using medical science liaisons: ``Pharmaceutical companies are barred by the Food and Drug Administration from promoting unapproved drug uses, called off-label use, but they are using employees called 'medical science liaisons,' who are often physicians and pharmacists, as a legal way to discuss those uses.

Drug companies increasingly use medical science liaisons


The Armenian, Russian and Azerbaijani presidents adopted a joint statement at their meeting in Kazan, Russia on Friday.

Armenian, Russian and Azerbaijani presidents adopt joint statement


Michael Kightly will make his long-awaited Wolves comeback in his next step towards playing his part in the Premier League survival bid.


MILAN -Seven-time European champion AC Milan limped to a scoreless draw against Belgian side Anderlecht in Tuesday's Champions League opener in front of a more than half-empty San Siro.

Milan limps to scoreless draw against Anderlecht


A security alert in Armagh City which caused major disruption to businesses and commuters has been declared an elaborate hoax by police.

Security alert declared 'elaborate hoax'


President Barack Obama announced his re-election bid on Monday with much the same tools that won him his first term in 2008, a mass-contact email to supporters and a video on the web ending in a slogan:


Deadline is reporting that Leonardo DiCaprio is looking to play math genius Alan Turning in The Imitation Game.

Leonardo DiCaprio may play math genius Alan Turning


Secure token specialist RSA has appointed its first chief security officer, following the widely publicised cyber attack it suffered in March this year.


President Barack Obama claimed early progress Tuesday night in his dogged campaign to lead the nation out of economic chaos and declared that despite obstacles ahead, ``we're moving in the right direction.''


Marc Tyler has been suspended by USC following a joke in which he insinuated that the school paid its football players.


Chrysalid Outdoor Learning Centre India Pvt. Ltd., which currently operates one campsite in Junga, Himachal Pradesh targeting corporates for training programmes and schools for outdoor camps, has plans to expand its outdoor learning centres by opening seven more campsites by 2013.

Chrysalid outdoor Learning Centre India to open seven campsites by 2013


A couple's Sonoma County beach wedding video is fast becoming a YouTube sensation, one of those everything-went-wrong, but-it-turned-out-all-right weekends capped by the bride and groom being knocked over by a rogue wave.

Couple's Sonoma County beach wedding becomes YouTube sensation


Disney Interactive Studios has announced its plans to restructure into the digital gaming space, meaning a loss of 700 jobs, according to Variety.

Disney Interactive Studios announces restructure into digital space


New information was revealed in court Tuesday morning in the case of a man accused of killing a Lexington dermatologist earlier this year.

New information in case of man accused of killing Lexington dermatologist


Capgemini has launched Collaboration+, an enterprise framework for delivering compliance-oriented content to collaboration portals.

Capgemini launches collaboration+ enterprise framework


MQM has handed over a list of its demands to interior minister Rehman Malik which will be sent to president Asif Ali Zardari for his approval.

MQM hands over list of demand to Rehman Malik


A Conway man was found dead in Berkeley County Tuesday according to Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury.

Conway man found dead in Berkeley County


President Victor Yushchenko granted interview to the filmmakers of ``James Ernest Mace Candle'' documentary film, according to the President`s press-office.

Yushchenko granted interview to filmmakers


Juno, the beluga made famous by a YouTube video, will be reuniting with the mariachi band that serenaded the 9-year-old whale.


Sean Taibi played only nine minutes but scored 16 points to help Northern Colorado beat Idaho State 76 to 66 tonight.

Northern Colorado beats Idaho State 76-66


Former Oasis lead Liam Gallagher has vowed that he will be back on stage within two months, with new material he is working on with old bandmates Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock.

Liam Gallagher vows to be back on stage within two months


Authorities are searching for a shoplifter who broke an Orange County deputy 39;s jaw when she confronted him over a 3 mat.

Authorities search for shoplifter who broke deputy's jaw


The Bank of Korea on Thursday slashed its benchmark interest rate by 1 percentage point to the lowest ever amid growing concerns that the economy may slip into its first recession in a decade next year.


The office of an auto repair shop on Scenic Highway was destroyed by fire Sunday night, according to a Baton Rouge Fire Department news release.

Auto repair shop destroyed in Sunday night fire


The Topeka and Shawnee County Library Board of Trustees just voted to restrict access to four books about sex.

Library votes to restrict access to books about Sex


HSBC today announced the strengthening of its FX franchise with the release of a Margin FX trading service to retail customers in Hong Kong.

HSBC announces release of Margin FX trading service in Hong Kong


A Cortland High School teacher is facing additional sex related charges, after more students have come forward to speak with investigators.


Standard & Poor's pledged to ``vigorously defend'' itself against a US Department of Justice civil lawsuit in a statement on Tuesday, saying that emails and anecdotes cited by the agency do not prove wrongdoing.

S&P pledges to defend itself against Justice Department lawsuit


MORE rain is expected over the weekend and on Monday, while low temperatures will also continue over the next three days, according to the Meteorological Service.


UK video game companies got a nice tax break in the UK budget that was released today.


British Airways has announced that it will launch a new service from London City Airport to Chambery, France, effective December 18, 2010.

British Airways to launch new service to Chambery


Hundreds of Biju Janata Dal activists Saturday staged a protest against the railways for neglecting the Oriya language during the flagging-off ceremony of a new train from Orissa's steel city Rourkela, police said.

Hundreds protest against railways for neglecting Oriya


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LONDON -Arsenal announced record pre-tax profits of 56 million pounds on Friday as the Premier League club reaped the rewards of paying off the entire debt on its Highbury Square development.

Arsenal announces record pre-tax profits


``Today, markets are likely to open modestly higher in line with Asian peers. 5,550 and 5,350 continue to be important resistance and support levels for the Nifty. Broader market outperformance is likely to continue. Economic data to be released today include weekly inflation data from India, PMI and Retail sales data from Euro-zone and non-farm payroll, unemployment rate and ISM non-manufacturing composite data from the US,`` notes brokerage house Anagram.

5,550 continues to be important resistance:


Fragile Susan Boyle dramatically collapsed at her hotel before being rushed to The Priory by ambulance, it was revealed yesterday.

Susan Boyle collapsed before being rushed to Priory


Aust commits a further $10m aid to Syria Updated: 05:45, Thursday January 31, 2013 Australia has committed another $10 million in aid to help people affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria.


Europe is running out of options to fix its debt crisis and it is now up to Italy and Greece to convince markets they can deliver the necessary austerity measures, Finnish Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen said.

Europe running out of options to fix crisis, Katainen says


Garnet Valley School District is set for the 2010-2011 school year and ready to welcome students back to classrooms when school resumes next week.

Garnet Valley school district set for the 2010-2011 school year


Radio One, the ailing FM radio business of Mid-Day Multimedia where BBC Worldwide has a 20 per cent stake, plans to raise Rs 500 million.


Syracuse and Louisville are tied, 7-7, with 4:53 remaining in the first quarter at the Carrier Dome.


Swansea City striker Jamie Proctor has joined League One club Shrewsbury Town on a one-month loan deal.

Swansea City striker Jamie Proctor joins Shrewsbury Town on loan


Cult ad agency drama Mad Men won the best drama Emmy for the fourth year Sunday, while Modern Family again took the comedy glory at US televisions awards show.


In a study of 3,000 people, the team found that those with lowest levels of the vitamin had three times the risk.

Those with lowest levels have three times the risk


An earthquake rattled the Montreal region early today, waking up some people but causing no injuries or serious damage.


Statistics Canada says travel to Canada rose 2.6 per cent in March, mainly because of a 3.2 per cent increase in visitors from the United States.

Travel to Canada rose 2.6 per cent in March:


ScottishPower, a supplier of electricity and gas, has announced new energy prices for domestic customers.

ScottishPower announces new energy prices


``The Sensex rose by 50.8 points or 0.3% to 17,541.6 while the Nifty rose to 5,315.1, up 27.3 points or 0.5%. The Sensex has supports at 17,460 and 17,340 and resistances at 17,610 and 17,720. The Nifty spot has supports at 5,288 and 5,250 and resistances at 5,345 and 5,375.

Sensex has resistance at 17,610 & 17,720:


A volunteer firefighter and his passenger, responding to an emergency call on US 50 East near Leesville Road, were injured when their pickup truck was hit by a ...

Volunteer firefighter, passenger injured


Retail gasoline prices across Texas have jumped an average 14 cents per gallon in the last week.

Retail gasoline prices in Texas jump 14 cents


Authorities say a Georgetown woman has died in fire that destroyed her mobile home.


Congress must extend unemployment benefits before they expire for the 1.5 million Americans who risk exhausting them, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday.

Congress must extend unemployment benefits:


TCF Financial on Monday said its board declared a quarterly dividend of 5 cents.

TCF Financial declares dividend of 5 cents


MIAMI - A tropical depression that was heading for oil spill off Louisiana's coast has dissipated in the Gulf of Mexico.

Tropical depression dissipates in the Gulf


Newsday > News Print Aa 22 states join campaign finance fight Published:


A Parkville man was shot in the back July 8 in front of his apartment building in the Doncaster Village area.


Manchester City have reportedly agreed a deal with Real Madrid to sign long-term Chelsea target Robinho for £32.5m.

Manchester City agree deal for Real Madrid's Robinho


An outdoor ice skating rink is opening on Saturday at Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island.

Ice skating rink opens on Hilton Head Island


A Victorian man jailed for at least 29 years for brutally bashing and drowning Adelaide teenager Carly Ryan is appealing his murder conviction.


Dr David Livingstone may have lied about his famous account of a slave market massacre, a new study into a faded 140-year-old diary has suggested.

Dr Livingstone 'lied in famous account of slave market massacre'


James Cameron, the director of blockbuster films such as Titanic, The Abyss, The Terminator and Avatar, can now return to his deadly female cyborg script, now that the ``morons'' at BP turned down his offer to help.

Director james Cameron: 'morons' at BP turned me down


Sydney's bracing for another big wet on Tuesday after torrential rain caused chaos on Monday with city motorists rescued from flash floods and one man dead in a major freeway pile-up.


Jamaica's wheelchair basketball team has qualified for next year's tournaments of the American Continents in Canada after defeating Puerto Rico in the semi-finals of the Central American and Caribbean basketball championships in El Salvador Saturday.


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The world's first Ferrari theme park, inspired by the luxury Italian sports car and racing teams, opened its gates in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for a sneak preview before its official opening in October.


Tennessee will swear in its first woman state Supreme Court chief justice today, a judge known as much for her active lifestyle as her court decisions.

Tennessee to swear in first woman chief justice


How to find jobs through social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, it's easier than you think.


A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the armed robbery of a jewelry store near Rehoboth Beach, officials announced today.

Man sentenced in armed robbery of jewelry store


Armenian ``Ameriabank'' will officially appear on the Georgian banking market within a month, reports Business-Georgia.

Armenian ``Ameriabank'' to appear on Georgian banking market


News host Giuliana Rancic and her husband Bill are expecting their first child.


Oscar-winner Michael Caine has literally made his mark on Hollywood, joining the ranks of movie legends who have sunk their hands and feet in concrete outside the famous Chinese Theatre.


And the Cougars jump right into the fire with a 7 pm contest today at perennial ACC power Maryland.


Little breast tumours that seemed cured after surgery are more likely to come back if they are the type known as HER2 positive, US researchers reported on Friday.


Kimora Lee Simmons filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Russell Simmons, in Los Angeles County Superior Court Tuesday.

Kimora Lee files for divorce from Russell Simmons


During the week of May 12, Tinker will host an anti-terrorism assessment team looking out for flaws in current Tinker operations.

Anti-terrorism team looking for flaws at Tinker


The Congress in Gujarat on Thursday ridiculed Chief Minister Narendra Modi's proposed fast for peace, harmony and unity in the state saying all he wants to do is to project himself as a ``messiah'' of the minorities.

`Modi projecting himself as messiah of minorities`


A bout of short-covering lifted the Australian and New Zealand dollars from three-week lows on Wednesday, but Europe's debt woes and tensions on the Korean peninsula prevented the pair from climbing too far.


The Australian bond market closed marginally softer on Thursday after a quiet session ahead of a speech on Friday by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke in which he is expected to give his overall assessment of the US economy.


A jury of 12 persons will be chosen Friday in the highly anticipated trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's live-in physician at the time of his death.

Jury will be chosen Friday in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray


A Hartselle man and woman were charged with theft of property in the third degree after police said they stole a mower from the estate of a Decatur man.


Wealthy foreigners and entrepreneurs are to be offered a fast track to settle in Britain under new immigration rules unveiled today.

Wealthy foreigners offered fast track to settle in Britain


Mexican drug traffickers have built makeshift car bombs to attack police officers, troops and rival smugglers as the country's drug war turns increasingly violent, the police said.

Mexican drug traffickers built car bombs, police say


UnitedHealth Group is donating $100,000 to the ``Hurricanes of 2008'' American Red Cross fund to assist in emergency relief and recovery efforts.

UnitedHealth Group donates $100,000 to ''hurricanes of 2008'' American Red Cross fund;


On Monday 6th May, cooperation agreements have been signed between Palestine and China in the presence of the Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and his counterpart Xi Jinping.

Cooperation agreements signed between Palestine, China


Andre Agassi said he was ``out of line'' and apologised for poking fun at Pete Sampras during a charity match last week.

Agassi apologises for poking fun at Sampras


Carey Mulligan is returning to the New York stage this spring - and she'll be losing her mind.

Carey Mulligan to return to a New York stage


An elderly woman suffering from dementia was blindfolded ``like a prisoner'' before being snatched from her daughter's home in a raid by social workers and police.

Elderly woman blindfolded ``like a prisoner'' in raid by social workers and police


SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Animal cruelty charges have been dismissed against a Santa Barbara woman who had 430 animals on her property.


The Springboks arrived in Sydney on Sunday evening on their re-scheduled Qantas flight for the opening match of their Castle Tri-Nations campaign against Australia on Saturday.


Taylor Morrison Home Corporation today announced that it has completed its initial public offering of 32,857,800 shares of the Company's Class A common stock, including 4,285,800 shares of Class A common stock sold in connection with the full exercise of the option to purchase additional shares granted to the underwriters, at a price to the public of $22.00 per share.

Taylor Morrison Home Corporation completes its initial public offering


Thousands of Hindus in Malaysia celebrated Thaipusam yesterday in honour of Lord Murugan, revered by Tamils.


A McDowell County father faces misdemeanor child abuse charges after passing out with his child in the bathtub.


President Obama yesterday declared a major disaster in the states of New York, New Jersey and North Carolina following the destruction left behind by Hurricane Irene.

Obama declares 'major disaster' in New York, New Jersey and North Carolina


A more than a century old Greene County company is looking to capitalize on its manufacturing experience and equipment to expand its market reach.

Greene County company looking to expand market reach


Malaysia yesterday launched a ``Talent Corporation'' with incentives to woo highly skilled workers to the country, in its latest bid to stem a worrying ``brain drain''.

Malaysia launches bid to stem 'brain drain'


Bernard Hopkins became the oldest boxer to win a major title on Saturday night, scoring a 12-round unanimous decision over Tavoris Cloud to claim the IBF light heavyweight championship.

Hopkins becomes oldest boxer to win major title


A minor girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in Varanasi's Benipur village, police said on Monday.


Samsung has announced the NX200, a new compact system camera with a 19.96 million image pixel APS-C format CMOS sensor.

Samsung announces NX200 compact system camera


David Yates cut a tender scene between Ron and Hermione from the latest Harry Potter movie because it was too lighthearted for the film.


The euro fell back below the 1.30 usd level against the dollar as solid US data continued to point to US interest rates remaining on hold for some time to come, while a report suggested that euro zone interest rates will not rise more than once more.


At least eleven Somali soldiers have been killed in clashes with unknown armed insurgents in north of the country's capital Mogadishu.

Eleven Somali soldiers killed in clashes


Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that India should resume composite dialogue with Pakistan to resolve all outstanding issues, including the Kashmir dispute, peacefully and expeditiously.

India must resume composite dialogue with Pakistan:


The city of Charlotte has settled with the 17-year-old victim of a sexual assault involving a police officer.

Charlotte settles with victim of sexual assault by police officer


After concerns forwarded by the Office of Fair Trading regarding the terms and conditions of Apple involved when users buy its products or services, Apple agreed to alter its terms and conditions.


On Friday, the spot rubber prices ended almost unchanged.


Browns president Mike Holmgren wants to patch things up with Jim Brown.

Holmgren wants to patch up things with Brown


Optus has flexed its muscle to remain atop the Ararat City Tennis Club's Wednesday night men's competition ladder.


The chief investment officer for the Stanford Financial Group was indicted on Tuesday by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.

Chief investment officer at Stanford Group indicted


Chiliboy Ralepelle, who captained a South Africa team against a World XV at the Walkers Stadium in 2006, will skipper a Springbok side containing 10 Test players against Leicester Tigers on Friday.

Chiliboy Ralepelle to skipper springboks against Leicester Tigers


Syria kicked out diplomats from 11 countries today, in response to those same 11 countries booting Syrian ambassadors in the wake of the Houla massacre.


A team at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School has shown that aspirin also helps survival in patients who have already got colorectal cancer and, indeed, also reduces overall mortality.

Aspirin helps survival from colorectal cancer


A late-night SWAT standoff in southwest Amarillo ended without incident just a few minutes before midnight Friday after a man holed up inside the house surrendered, police said.


LSU defensive line coach Brick Haley will speak to members of the New Horizons Credit Union 1st and 10 Club at Heron Lakes Country Club in Mobile, Ala., on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012.

LSU assistant coach Brick Haley to speak to 1st and 10 Club


One of the largest air cargo carriers in the world, Russian-made ANTONOV, landed at the new international airport here in the wee hours today.

Largest cargo carrier lands at the new international airport


Google chairman Eric Schmidt, pictured, has attacked the British education system, saying a failure to appreciate the importance of computer science was holding the country back in the digital age.

Google's Schmidt attacks British education system


Corporate Affairs Minister PC Gupta has said the Central Bureau of Investigation would probe the Satyam fraud.

Central Bureau of Investigation to probe Satyam fraud


Four British servicemen have been killed in Afghanistan in just 24 hours, the Ministry of Defence announced yesterday.

Four servicemen killed in Afghanistan in 24 hours


Casey Affleck has just settled two sexual harassment cases brought against him by female production team members on his new Joaquin Phoenix documentary ``I'm Still Here''.

Casey Affleck settles two sexual harassment cases


A farmworker has been killed in a tractor accident in northern lower Michigan.


US mortgage applications for home-purchase loans dropped in the first week after the expiration of popular federal home buyer tax credits, an industry group said yesterday, highlighting the vulnerability of the hard-hit housing market to the absence of key support.


Belmont firefighters are struggling to cope with the sudden death of a crew member Tuesday.

Firefighters cope with sudden death of crew member


Zimbabwe share trading has surged to $1.3 million a day, surpassing Kenya, as the east African nation's economy recovers from a decade-long recession, Renaissance Capital says.

Zimbabwe share trading surges, surpassing Kenya


``I think I have started putting in a lot of thought into my bowling.


A record snowfall hit Moscow over the weekend.


Obama signed the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act, which requires a greater examination of the status of press freedoms in different countries in the State Department's Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.

Obama signs Daniel Pearl freedom of the press Act


The Nets hosted a pre-draft workout today at their practice facility.


ComEd crews are still working to restore power to about 132,000 customers who remained without as of 9 pm Wednesday.


Giffords will undergo surgery Wednesday so doctors can replace a piece of her skull with a plastic implant, another encouraging step since the Arizona congresswoman was shot in the head more than four months ago.


In a press conference Mr. Basescu, Romanias president announced that the Government and IMF agreed on a scenario in which taxes will not be increased as it was initially rumoured in the mass media in the previous days.

Government and IMF to agree on no tax increase scenario


Iran will unveil a new unmanned aerial vehicle called A1 which has high capabilities and versatile features, according to a news report.


Fire destroys a home in Steelton, Dauphin County.


China is set to launch its first-ever stock index futures, following the country's demand for the investment products, The Wall Street Journal reports.


Southampton have not received any bids for winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to manager Nigel Adkins.

Southampton receive no bids for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain


Militants stormed a Pakistani military checkpoint in South Waziristan Wednesday, killing at least eight soldiers and injuring six others, the army said.


Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed a new prosecutor for Dent County in south central Missouri.

Nixon appoints prosecutor for Dent County


A draft national curriculum will go online on Monday, federal Education Minister Julia Gillard says.


Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man at Buena Vista Manor Apartments.


Barcelona were crowned Spanish champions for the 19th time on Saturday as holders Real Madrid gifted the title to their bitter rivals after a 3-2 defeat at Villarreal.

Barcelona crowned Spanish champions after Real defeat


Hearts have announced that they have signed Danish striker Mike Tullberg on a one-year loan from Italian club Reggina Calcio.


Toronto, Sep 26 Intensive medical therapy, including medications and modified lifestyle, lowers stroke risks and is better than surgery or stenting, according to a new Canadian study.Stenting is a medical procedure in which a small, expandable wire mesh or stent is implanted into the diseased artery to act as a scaffold to help it stay open and let the blood pass.

Medical therapy lowers stroke risk, better than surgery


Scott G. Winterton Gov. Gary Herbert signed four controversial immigration bills Tuesday, earning him both praise and scorn throughout the state.


Gold prices rose amid thin expectations that the US central bank will raise its benchmark interest rate.

Gold prices rose amid expectations the US central bank


In a press conference with other TNT broadcasters on Tuesday, Shaquille O'Neal said Dwight Howard leaving Orlando would be a ``travesty.''

Shaq says Howard leaving Orlando would be ``travesty''


A man was struck and killed by a train in downtown West Palm Beach early Monday morning.

Man struck, killed by train in downtown West Palm Beach


Brookfield Office Properties Inc. said Friday that it sold a Houston office building to its sole tenant Chevron Corp. for $340 million.

Brookfield office Properties sells Houston office building to Chevron for $340 million


Stocks surged Thursday after strong earnings from Caterpillar, UPS and other companies revived optimism about the economic recovery.


Asian stock markets rebounded Friday, led by gains in technology and oil companies, despite uncertainty about the fragile global economy.

Asian stock markets rebound despite uncertainty about global economy


A Sebastian man is facing federal child pornography charges after federal agents found the material on his computer, according to a news release from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations.

Sebastian man faces federal child pornography charges


China plans to launch a series of activities from April to October to promote book reading habit among its citizens, especially children, young people, women and rural residents.

China to promote book reading habit among citizens


In a reversal of fortune, the shekel has weakened against the dollar, but strengthened against the euro in morning inter-bank trading today.


Sen. Chuck Wiger, DFL-Maplewood, spoke in favor Wednesday of allowing electronic forms of charitable gambling, such as electronic pull tabs or Bingo in a hearing of the Senate Committee on State Government Innovation and Veterans.

Wiger speaks in favor of electronic charitable gambling


Georgia is creating its first free industrial zone in the Black Sea city of Poti and the adjacent area.

Georgia creates first free industrial zone


GLOUCESTER Rugby star Mike Tindall has put World Cup scandal behind him by stripping off to his undies for a saucy charity calendar.

Gloucester Rugby's Mike Tindall strips for charity calendar


Green Party MP Keith Locke has announced he will retire at this year's election.


Xilinx will offer both soft and hardware versions of ARM processors within its FPGAs as early as next year.

Xilinx to offer soft and hardware ARM processors in FPGAs


Many restaurants across Britain are being urged to display food calorie counts for their customers.

Restaurants to display food calorie counts


Chinese travellers are returning to Taiwan after a three month slump, with a 17.6 percent rise on Chinese arrivals in August compared to the same month last year.


Though far from pretty, Rutgers took care of business today at the Louis Brown Athletic Center in a 66-52 win over Hampton in the second leg of the Cancun Challenge.


West Coast police say explosive gas levels in the Pike River mine may never drop to zero.


A city woman has been released from a local hospital following a two-car crash Tuesday in Ballville Township.

City woman released from Hospital after crash


Kat Dennings has signed on to return for the upcoming ``Thor'' sequel, called ``Thor:

Kat Dennings to return for ``Thor'' sequel


A Brea man who was struck in the head by a golf ball at a Chino Hills golf course died Saturday, coroner's officials said.

Man struck by a golf ball in Chino Hills dies


Britain and the United States urged Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Monday to allow international monitors to ensure a free and fair run-off election in the southern African country.


On advent of Eid-ul-Azha, purchase of sacrificial animals has gained momentum in animal bazaar situated in sector I-11.

Purchase of sacrificial animals gains momentum


Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss is suing her co-star Kim Zolciak over the single 'Tardy for the Party'.

'Real Housewives' Kandi Burruss suing Kim Zolciak over single


President Barack Obama``>Obama pledged a `rigorous review' of a proposal for an oil pipeline between the US and Canada after a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Obama pledges 'rigorous' review of pipeline


One of two powerful bombs mailed from Yemen to US synagogues in the Chicago area travelled on two passenger planes within the Middle East, a Qatar Airways spokesman has said.


Pamela Anderson was apparently left terrified after an alleged stalker tried to board her train.

Pamela Anderson left terrified by stalker


SECOND seeded Argentine Juan Monaco plans to take it easy in the ongoing ATP Malaysian Open at Stadium Putra in Bukit Jalil here, this week.


KEVIN Blackwell had little sympathy for his Steel City neighbours as Sheffield United finished the season in style.

Kevin Blackwell's Sheffield United finished the season in style


Pacnet, formed from China Netcom's former Asia Netcom unit and Singapore's Pacific Internet, agreed to sell its stake in its Philippine joint venture to investment firm IRG.

Pacnet sells stake in Philippine joint venture


Privatization agency of Greece will launch six international tenders for Greek marinas by June to boost yacht tourism, it was announced on March 28, at a joint press conference of the agency and the Greek Tourism Ministry.


Larry King, who has interviewed statesmen and stars from a prime-time perch at CNN for 25 years but has seen his ratings sag recently, said Tuesday that he will step down this fall from his nightly show.


PARIS -Marseille beat Saint-Etienne 2-1 Saturday in the French league to keep up its title challenge.

Marseille beats Saint-Etienne 2-1 in French league


Labour leader Ed Miliband has called for a new bargain with business that rewards contribution to society and not ``predatory'' profit-making practices.

Miliband calls for new bargain with business


The Tripura government will set up 25 more industrial training institutes in the state to provide career-oriented training to jobless youth, Industries and Commerce Minister Jitendra Chowdhury said Monday.

Tripura to set up industrial training institutes


Singer Sheryl Crow is teaming up with country star Gary Allan for a US tour.

Sheryl Crow teaming up with Gary Allan for tour


Roy Hodgson is refusing to give up hope of keeping Fulham in the Premier League with 27 points still to play for this season.


Banco de Chile is the first Chilean ADR to start trading in Mexico and the listing was a response to Mexican investors who wanted to buy the financial services firm's shares, a person close to the bank said.

Banco de Chile is first Chilean ADR to start trading in Mexico


PORTLAND, ME Two new lift tables featuring powered drive portability have been added to Southworth Products popular line of Backsaver Lite Lifts.


The Asian Development Bank said Tuesday it has approved a 3.5-million-dollar technical assistance grant to help the Pacific region weather the impacts of the global economic crisis.

Asian development Bank to help Pacific region weather crisis


In nine months, the ``foreclosure angel'' has worked minor miracles for a dozen families.

Foreclosure ``angel'' works another miracle


The disaster management coordinator of the Kanifing Municipality has disclosed that during last year's torrential rains about 16,000 people were affected by disaster in KMC.

'16,000 people affected by disaster in KMC'


The White House today threatened to veto a Senate global warming bill that is expected to be filibustered but may see life under a new administration next year.

White House threatens veto against global warming bill


He might still be riding high on the success of his second outing New York but director Kabir Khan says he would love to go back to making documentary films.

Kabir Khan to go back to making documentaries


Michigan black metal act Winterus has announced its new band lineup, which will embark on the headlining ``Lone Wolves Tour'' in June.


A Connecticut woman who was attacked by a 200-pound chimpanzee has revealed her face and says she's ready to heal and move forward.


Musician Annie Lennox described being awarded with the OBE by the Queen today as ``magical''.

Annie Lennox describes OBE as ``magical''


A good direct mail campaign should tell a story as well as relying on low prices to draw in customers.

Direct mail campaigns 'should tell a story'


US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will embark on a historic visit to Libya next week, a US official told AFP Tuesday.

Condoleezza Rice to visit Libya next week


When asked whether he'd rather own dollars or euros he responded: ``I have a very special stock tip for you.

Marc faber has a 'very special stock tip for you'


MLF condemns him and all those who orchestrated the Gukurahundi genocide together with foot soldiers who carried out the actual rapes,torture,burning of homes,burying of people alive and cold blood and point blank gunning down of others, including making them sing on top of the graves of slain victims.


Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder and Usher sang emotional farewells on Wednesday to Michael Jackson, who was hailed as ``the greatest entertainer that ever lived'' and described by his tearful 11-year-old daughter Paris as ``the best father you could ever imagine.''


State police are investigating a report of fuel oil theft from a residence in Keene Valley.


sales of new homes fall to the lowest level on record in May after the federal tax credits end home buyer Sales of new homes plunged last month, 33 percent fall to the lowest level registered as potential buyers shopping for homes stopped once they are no more government incentives.

Sales of new homes fall to the lowest level on record in May after the federal tax credits end home buyer


New Delhi, Feb 12 Cement workers and managements have reached a wage settlement of the order of Rs 168 crore benefitting 1.25 lakh employees with individuals getting an increase of up to Rs 3,500 a month.

Cement workers, managements reach wage settlement


Italian business confidence rose this month before the Italian election that produced a hung parliament and sent bond yields soaring.

Italy business confidence rose before Italian election


Hollywood action star Arnold Schwarze-negger has joked that he has ``killed'' more people in movies than his fellow actor Sylvester Stallone.

I killed more people than Sylvester Stallone:


One Direction will release a debut signature fragrance next summer as they enjoy soaring success.


Skype will offer a free hour of Wi-Fi for every user at 50 US airports starting Wednesday.


The attorney general fundraising numbers are in and they show Eric Schneiderman with a huge advantage over his Republican counterpart, Dan Donovan.

Attorney general fundraising numbers are in!


Bhubaneswar, June 26 Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Friday that the onus of fighting the Maoists primarily lay with the states, though the central government would extend all help whenever necessary.

Onus of fighting Maoists lies with states:


More than 1,000 teachers' posts will be upgraded in the secondary school system and the position of assistant teachers will be abolished as the Education Ministry moves to have more qualified teachers in the nation's schools.

More than 1,000 teachers' posts upgraded


The latest atlas of world languages represents a multi-fold increase from the last atlas compiled in 2001, which listed 900 languages threatened with extinction.


Three Charlotte men have been charged with breaking into multiple cars at Dan Nicholas Park.


Melaka's biggest shopping centre, the RM500 million AEON Bandaraya Melaka, opened its doors Friday.


Brazil striker Neymar was suspended for at least one match by Santos on Saturday for cursing at his teammates and his coach in a Brazilian league match.


``Obama, I believe, has given the pledge to support Israel because he visited Israel during the campaign,'' said the former premier Mahathir Mohamad in a Friday interview with Press TV.


Eritrea has rejected African Union ``irresponsible and illegal'' call for the UN Security Council to impose sanction against Asmara over its alleged support to the Somali insurgents.

Eritrea rejects African Union ``illegal'' call for sanctions


Sandvine, a leading provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for fixed and mobile operators, has announced that it has won five new broadband service provider customers.


SAO PAULO, Brazil -Striker Lenny scored his third goal of the match with a late penalty kick to help defending champion Palmeiras beat Ponte Preta 3-2 to stay atop the Sao Paulo state championship on Sunday.

Palmeiras stays atop Sao Paulo championship


How to negotiate vacation time and some of the things you can say to your manager.


``I want a little girl so bad! But not right now. Give it about three more years,'' she says.


The All Blacks are expecting a massive backlash from the hurting Springboks when they meet in their Tri-Nations rugby Test at the FNB Stadium near Soweto next weekend.


Police in Waukesha have arrested a domestic abuse and robbery suspect who they said barricaded himself in his apartment on Thursday.

Police in Waukesha arrest domestic abuse suspect


Virgin Galactic has showcased its twin-fuselage WhiteKnightTwo aircraft at the EAA AirVenture convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Virgin Galactic showcases WhiteKnightTwo aircraft


Whistle-blower site WikiLeaks has been nominated for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize by a Norwegian politician who cited its role in freedom of speech, news agency NTB reported Wednesday.

WikiLeaks nominated for 2011 Nobel Peace prize


US Ambassador Cameron Munter, during his first visit to Balochistan on Friday, attended a Pashtun tribal jirga in Quetta.


A Lincoln man will appear in a History Channel documentary about Nostradamus airing tonight.

Lincoln man to appear in History Channel documentary


A child left behind at an Edmond park has some moms upset.


Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed that on-loan defender Michael Mancienne has returned to parent club Chelsea.


Aaron Swartz was found dead a relative told CNN.


Blood therapy products maker Baxter International Inc said it would buy the blood disorder-related assets of privately held biopharmaceutical firm Archemix for a $30 million upfront payment.

Baxter buys blood disorder assets from Archemix


On October 29, 2009, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo met in Manila with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, who is in the Philippines for an official visit.

Philippine President Arroyo meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi


A man removing gutters from a home was seriously injured Thursday when he was shocked by electrical lines.


Gold showed signs of recovery in afternoon Asian trade Wednesday as the dollar slid against other currencies in the face of mounting negative economic signs.


Land O'Lakes donated nearly 160,000 sticks of butter to Foodlink of Tulare County as part of a national campaign to help alleviate hunger, it was announced Monday.

Land O'Lakes donates butter to Foodlink of Tulare County


Overall shop prices fell 0.1% in September compared with the same month last year.


In the thick of a 1-8 season, Browns head coach Eric Mangini and Brady Quinn would welcome LeBron James to play for their Cleveland franchise.

Mangini, Brady Quinn would welcome LeBron


Tuesday evening Justin Timberlake relaunched MySpace at the El Ray Theatre in Hollywood, Ca.


Investment management firm Quilter has appointed Richard Sneideris as an investment manager in its Manchester office.

Quilter appoints investment manager to Manchester


The Renault Laguna coupé will set new standards in the sports convertible market, according to managing director of Renault GCC Mohamed Bennani.


Clothing maker VF Corp. said Monday that it is buying the Rock and Republic brand name from Rock and Republic Enterprises.

VF Corp. buys Rock and Republic brand name


The outgoing leader of the United States Department of Defense told Congress on Thursday that the Pentagon favors a plan to arm the Syrian rebels attempting to oust President Bashar al-Assad.

Pentagon in favor of arming Syrian rebels


Thomas W. and Marilyn Maddox celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 12, 2011, at the historic Montana Club.


that President Bush approved the execution of an Army private, the first such action by a president in 51 years.


And the American Heart Association dedicates this month to raise awareness.

American heart Association raises awareness


It's been revealed today that 'This Morning' co-host Holly Willoughby is in labour with her second child.

Holly Willoughby is in labour with her second child!


Boulders on an otherwise smooth floor are seen on the Mare Tranquillitatis pit crater on the surface of the Moon in this NASA image taken by the NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and released September 14, 2010.

Boulders on otherwise smooth floor are seen


An Auckland high school teacher is accusing his principal and school board of cultural insensitivity.

Teacher accuses school board of cultural insensitivity


Abuse victims ask cardinals be kept from conclave Advocates for victims of clerical sex abuse in Chile, Mexico and Italy asked Tuesday for three cardinals to withdraw from the papal conclave, accusing them of covering up crimes.


Taipei, Oct. 8 Flat panel maker AU Optronics Corp. named an acting chief executive in a management reshuffle Friday, two months after its top executives were banned from leaving the United States due to price-fixing charges.

Flat panel maker AUO names acting chief executive


The latest MSI laptops which were unveiled recently by the computer manufacturer are designed for an enhanced gaming experience which would be appealing to gamers.

Latest MSI laptops to enhance gaming experience


In the claims, which was contained in a statement issued by the group's national publicity secretary, Dennis Aghanya, it claimed that ``the act is considered a slight on the members of the party as our presidential election petition is still pending before the court. Moreover, Gen. Buhari is yet to take final decision on if he will or will not contest the 2015 election. Even where he decides not to, the CPC presidential ticket cannot be sold to the highest bidder but to someone who would be collectively chosen by the CPC members.''


Culture has no boundary and always transcends geographical limits.


Military of Indonesia and Australia on Tuesday held a joint terrorism contra exercise at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali province, Kompas.com online news reported on Tuesday.

Indonesia, Australia hold joint terrorism contra exercise


Bangalore , Apr 2 Private air carrier Kingfisher Airlines today said it has commenced flights on five new domestic routes as part of its Summer 2009 schedule that began on March 29.

Kingfisher commences flights on five new domestic routes


The attorney for one of the Americans freed from Haiti tells CNN's John Vause that ``justice has been served.''


PUPILS at a Lothians high school are forging links with China ahead of this year's Beijing Olympics.


Ingersoll Rand, a supplier of compressed air technology and vehicle service tools and equipment, said it has launched several new models in its rotary screw air compressor line.

Ingersoll Rand launches rotary screw air compressors


Marina And The Diamonds have announced their biggest UK tour to date.

Marina And the Diamonds announce UK tour


Krys Barch lost eight teeth when he took a high stick to his mouth on Thursday, courtesy of Chris Chelios.


A JAPANESE restaurant has been fined £8,000 for operating in filthy conditions, including a mouse infestation.


Velupillai Prabakaran, the reclusive leader of Sri Lanka's rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam is reported to be suffering from a badly gangrened leg, which could be amputated.

Velupillai Prabhakaran has gangrened leg that could be amputated


Miller called time on his disappointing season on Monday because of a troublesome left knee.


The Treasury plans this week to raise $45.72 billion in new cash and pay down $7 billion debt with the sale of cash-management bills and other securities.


Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising and Bagdasarian Productions, today announced Alvin and The Chipmunks:

Majesco Entertainment announces 'Alvin and the Chipmunks:


Eritrean pirates have seized last week five Yemeni fishing boats with a crew of 45 in the international water, Interior Ministry reported on Saturday.

Eritrean pirates seize five Yemeni boats


But a new Consumer Reports investigation found he may have been right.


Jeremy Lin has signed a major endorsement deal with Volvo to become a spokesman for the car company, focusing on the US and Chinese markets.


Americans are confident that President-elect Barack Obama can turn the economy around and are prepared to give him years to deal with several problems he faces, a new poll shows.

Americans confident Obama will turn economy around


A 28-year-old Los Banos police officer was arrested in late May on suspicion of assaulting his wife, police said.


In medical news, a San Francisco man has reportedly become the first person ever to be cured of AIDS.

San Francisco man first person ever to be cured of AIDS


Mariah Carey will join ``American Idol'' as a judge next season, Fox announced Monday, bringing her star power to the show that remains a ratings leader but has seen its viewership and pop culture status diminish.

Mariah Carey joins 'American Idol' as judge


Capgemini, Europe's largest IT services company, continued its acquisition spree on Tuesday when it announced plans to buy Prosodie, a French internet and telecoms services company, for €382m in cash.


Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker said Tuesday he'll continue $1 million in county funding for homeless shelters and supportive housing for people with mental illness but warned anew he may seek employee concessions as a way to balance the 2010 budget.

Walker to continue county funding for homeless shelters


Conceal carry bill is a disaster A bill in the House to allow the concealed carry of weapons in public buildings has been shot full of holes.


The Constitutional Court has ruled that local councils are elected for five years via early elections and that the heads of rural, village, and city administrations are elected for four years, regardless of whether they are elected at regular or early elections.

Constitutional Court rules that local councils are to be elected for five years via early elections


The Open Data Center Alliance announced that Infosys, a global consulting and technology leader, has joined ODCA as a contributing member.

Infosys joins Open data Center Alliance as contributing member


General Ward insisted that the US has no hidden agendas and has no intentions of gaining control of African natural resources such as oil.


Teen star Miley Cyrus has revealed that she's quitting her famous Hannah Montana role.


THE FUNERAL of a popular Whitley Bay soldier who died in Afghanistan takes place tomorrow.

Funeral for Bay soldier who died in Afghanistan


Lawyers for jailed former newspaper baron Conrad Black have filed a new appeal claiming the judge in his case allowed the prosecution to take ``crucial evidentiary shortcuts.''


A school dropout was arrested after he and an accomplice robbed a cook of two mobile phones on Wednesday night.

School dropout arrested after robbing cook


The Betsy Ross flag flying in Forks of the River Cemetery Park will be moved so that it sits atop a flag pole, rather than beneath the state flag.


A school bus traveling to Liberty High School was reared-ended in a three-vehicle accident at Missouri Highway 291 and Flintlock Road around 7:15 am Thursday, Dec. 10.


A new study has revealed that the mother's diet during pregnancy has direct affect on the fetal health.


Sheryl, 45, opened her heart to her I'm A Celeb campmates about how Gazza, who is battling drug and alcohol problems, was blotto in a wine bar but she still fancied him.


The ACT senator nearly hit a hole in one at Sanctury Lakes Golf Course on the weekend, hitting the pin on the 125m, par 3 11th hole.


Painless day on field for Yankees rehabbing in Florida A bizarre Bronx season already rife with breaks, tears, inflammation and strains now features another wholesale fracture.


US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville, Ala., has selected TAC by Schneider Electric, the building management and energy services business of Schneider Electric, as an approved vendor.

Army Corps of Engineers selects TAC as approved vendor


Though summer is a few weeks away, mosquito season has arrived.


Wesley Sneijder has ruled out a move to Manchester United, saying he wants to stay at Real Madrid.

Wesley Sneijder rules out move to Manchester United


Syrian state TV says prime minister has escaped assassination attempt in Damascus Syrian state TV says prime minister has escaped assassination attempt in Damascus.


Three people are now under arrest in connection with some human bones found near Alice last month.

Three people under arrest in connection with bones found


Alok Tandon from Inox cinema chain commented: ``Dum Maaro Dum has got a very good opening as we expected.

'Dum Maaro Dum' 'gets very good opening'


THE purported sex tape of former presidential candidate John Edwards and his mistress will be destroyed within 30 days after a lawsuit over who owned the tape was settled yesterday.

Sex tape of John Edwards, mistress to be destroyed


London shares fell slightly at the end of trade on Friday as investors reacted to poor figures from the the banking sector.


Domestic investments up to September 2008 has declined by 54 percent compared to last year.

Domestic investments decline by 54 percent


Yahoo has opened its search technology to third-party developers with Yahoo Search BOSS.

Yahoo BOSS opens search technology to developers


The Mason County Sheriff's Office reports that a sex offender has become homeless in the Shelton area and is now a level three sex offender.

Sex offender becomes homeless in Shelton area


Spacenet Inc., one of the world's leading providers of satellite and hybrid network services, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a new participating organization.

Spacenet joins PCI Security standards Council as newest participating Organization


France has decided to issue gold and silver euro coins of high face value, said a communique released by the Post Office of France and the Mint of France Friday.

France issues gold, silver coins of high face value


Australia announced billions of dollars in new spending cuts and savings Tuesday in a bid to return its budget to surplus by 2012/13 after a deterioration in global economic conditions.


PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will publish his memoirs on October 1 after signing a multi-million rand deal with Penguin Books.


An analyst downgraded Peabody Energy from ``buy'' to ``hold'' on Monday, citing the economy and financial crisis.


UFC president Dana White shocked many MMA fans when he announced Fedor ``The Last Emperor'' Emelianenko had been released by the Strikeforce promotion.

Fedor Emelianenko released from Strikeforce:


Proud new parents Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum have welcomed a bouncing baby girl into the family, after the supermodel gave birth on Wednesday, at London's exclusive Portland hospital.

Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum welcome a baby girl


AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. PK Abdul Azis has issued an appeal today to the students to extend their support to expand and modernize the institution and stay away from Dharna related activities launched by a few misguided students.

AMU Vice Chancellor appeals to students to extend their support to expand, modernize institution


Gramasabhas in the State have become defunct over the years, thanks to the zero political will to engage public in decision-making process.


Google has announced that its free, open source web browser, Google Chrome, is now out of beta, after just over 100 days of work to improve the stability and performance of the browser.


Citibank, NA, Dhaka Branch Thursday announced that it has been mandated for the country's first ever syndicated facility of upto Tk 2.0 billion to provide financing for small and medium enterprises.

Citibank mandated for first ever syndicated facility


The death toll from deadly ethnic violence in the south of Kyrgyzstan has increased to 275, local officials told media Saturday.

Death toll from ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan increases to 275


NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that the Rams are completely confident that Steven Jackson will be ready for training camp.

Rams confident Jackson will be ready for camp


Allahabad, Nov 18 Condemning the attack on his supporters by Youth Congress activists here, yoga guru Ramdev today said the party should ``inculcate virtues of humility and discipline'' among its cadre.

Cong should inculcate virtues of humility among cadre:


Katie Couric has landed the first interview with hero pilot Chesley Sullenberger, who brought his distressed plane down in the Hudson River with all his passengers surviving.

Katie Couric lands interview with hero pilot chelsey Sullenberger


Culture should be fostered in tandem with economic, political and social development for it is part of civilisation of a country, said National Library director-general Datuk Raslin Abu Bakar.

Culture should be fostered in tandem with economic development


Four people have been arrested for spray painting gang graffiti in Alamance County, and another suspect is still wanted on similar charges.

Four arrested for spray painting gang graffiti


Actress Julianne Moore has been roped in to play former Alaska governor Sarah Palin in new film 'Game Change'.


Ghaziabad, May 13 Autopsy of the teenage girl murdered in her house here earlier this week has revealed that she was first gangraped before being hanged, police said Wednesday.

Ghaziabad girl was gangraped before being hanged


US President Barack Obama says he expects the US unemployment rate, currently at 9.5 per cent, to rise further over the coming months.


Veteran actor Krishnam Raju who is also the brother of Prabhas' father, is playing the role of father in 'Rebel'.


Beyonce starts a new ``forehead frame'' pose as she celebrates her little sister Solange's 22nd birthday at a Hollywood Hills mansion on Monday evening.


Osama bin Laden has threatened Americans in a new audio tape, saying President Obama inflamed hatred toward the US by ordering Pakistan to crack down on militants in the Swat Valley and block Islamic law in the area.

Bin Laden threatens Americans in new tape


BLOEMFONTEIN, June 20 Paraguay outclassed a tame Slovakia 2-0 Sunday to score their first victory of the 2010 World Cup and boost their chances of reaching the knock-out stage.


The French Navy has received its 200th MU90 lightweight anti-submarine torpedo recently.


Castleford Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault / attempted robbery on Barnes Road in Castleford.

Appeal for witnesses - assault / attempted robbery, Castleford


A former Essex detective coached an informant and told him to lie in a bid to ruin the prosecution's case against him, a court has been told.


The new iPhone has gone on sale in the US in a low key introduction.


New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was upbeat after running the bases for the first time, a key step in his rehab program after right knee surgery.

Alex Rodriguez upbeat after running bases


Journalist Seymour Hersh says Vice President Dick Cheney prefers US attack on Iran rather than Israel as Washington has much more firepower.


Councillors of the Cuttack Municipal Corporation boycotted the monthly council meeting on Friday, demanding fixed salary and a hike in their allowances.

Councillors boycott meeting, demand fixed salary


No illness in NJ tied to meningitis outbreak None of the 1,000 people in New Jersey given a steroid linked to a deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis has reported becoming ill, Health Commissioner Mary O'Dowd said Friday.


``Three is a crowd,'' my husband told me when I shyly brought up the question of whether we should have more children.


A court challenge to Barnstable's sex offender exclusion law, which goes by the acronym BASIC, was dismissed voluntarily in August.

Challenge to Barnstable sex offender exclusion law dismissed


Political corruption is reaching alarming new levels, depriving people of better social welfare and jeopardizing the country's democracy, graft watchdogs say.

Political corruption reaches alarming level:


The Boston Red Sox mourn the loss of Portland Sea Dogs Owner Daniel Burke, who passed away this morning.


British pop singer Robbie Williams says he and his US actress wife Ayda Field are expecting their first child this year.


Mongo knocks out a horse in blazing saddles!


Tyreke Evans won an MVP title last Friday for helping the Rookie team win the NBA Rookie Challenge Game, which pitted some of the NBA's best rookies and sophomores against one another.


The number of Georgians registered on the Do Not Call List has passed 5 million, the Georgia Public Service Commission has announced.

Number of Georgians on Do Not Call List passes 5 million


The new chief judge of the Maori Land Court has been sworn in at his home marae in Tokomaru Bay north of Gisborne.

New chief judge of Maori Land court sworn in


A 41-year-old former Spruce Grove teacher pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexual exploitation for an incident that occurred in early October.

Former teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation


Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who brought up her daughter Jessie all alone until she married Dr. Neil Murray, has discovered on a TV show that her family tree is full of single mums.

JK Rowling's family tree is full of single mums


A pensioner says he was mugged by two women wearing burkhas.


Princess Anne arrives in Bermuda on Saturday evening in her role as President of the Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders' Dialogue, a programme for 120 individuals across the region selected as ``leaders of tomorrow'', including five representatives from the Island.


The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority has said in a statement on Sunday that tariffs of services provided by the authority such as electricity, water and natural gas have not been increased.


Actor Liev Schreiber will be honored with the IFF Achievement in Film Award at the 25th anniversary Israel Film Festival, which runs May 5-19 in New York.

Liev Schreiber to be honored at Israel Film festival


The public radio program ``This American Life'' on Friday retracted a story about the harrowing tale of what an artist said he found while investigating Apple operations in China, citing ``numerous fabrications.''


There are further signs economic activity is picking up with the National Bank's Regional Trends Survey showing eight of the 14 regions it monitors registered a rise in economic activity in the June quarter.


Texas A&M took another step toward leaving the Big 12 on Thursday, formally telling the conference it was exploring all its options.


The United States is vacating an air base in Pakistan used by American drones that target Taliban and Al Qaida militants, complying with a key demand made by Islamabad in retaliation for the Nato airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, the US ambassador said Monday.

US vacating air base in Pakistan used by drones


March 01, 2011 21:14 IST Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock, who separated from husband Jessie James last year, said that her divorce has made her a better person.


Britain's sixth biggest mortgage provider, the ``bad bank'' running down the loans of collapsed lender Northern Rock, said it repaid £2.1 billion to the government last year after its annual profits more than doubled.


AUSTRALIAN Formula One motor-racing star Mark Webber will miss most of his own charity race around Tasmania next month because of an unbreakable commitment with his Red Bull Racing team in England.


After the news yesterday that Disney was shutting down LucasArts, Raven Software decided that it was a good time to release the source code to two of its Star Wars-themed action games, Jedi Knight 2:

Raven Software releases source code for two Star Wars games


An extremely rare yellow lobster in the United States, pulled from Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay, has died in a protective tank.


Greek lawmakers have opened up road freight to competition, prompting angry truck drivers to briefly block the two main roads to the capital and clash with police in front of parliament.

Greece opens road freight to competition


Archbishop Anthony Apuron issued a new pastoral letter on same sex unions Wednesday afternoon.

Archbishop Apuron issues pastoral letter on same sex unions


Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit distributed ``beghar'' cards and provisional Unique Identification Numbers to the homeless.


Tiger Woods overcomes a poor start at The Honda Classic to come in 1-under par in front of his new hometown fans.

Tiger Woods overcomes poor start at Honda Classic