Gengo, an online translation service, has raised $12 million in a funding round, led by Intel Capital, with participation from Iris Capital, Singapore-based Infocomm, NTT-IP and Saudi Telecom Ventures, and returning investor Atomico.


Authorities believe that the 25-year-old man arrested in the death of his 21-year-old girlfriend cooked parts of her body and may have tried to eat them - actions they said he described to them in the telephone call that led them to the grisly discovery.


A former public safety official was charged Wednesday with stealing more than $168,165 from two accounts set up to train Montgomery County first responders.


Weyerhaeuser Co., which owns timberland and manufactures wood products, plans to sell its Australian timber manufacturing and distrubution business to New Zealand-based forest products company Carter Holt Harvey.

Weyerhaeuser to sell Australian timber business


Swansea City have made a £3m bid for Watford striker Danny Graham, the Watford Observer understands.

Swansea City make £3m bid for Watford striker Danny Graham


Kyrgyzstan will mark on Saturday the 7th anniversary of the Tulip Revolution, which ousted the countryís first president Askar Akayev in 2005 over corruption, authoritarianism and nepotism.

Kyrgyzstan marks anniversary of Tulip revolution


Police enquiries are continuing after two arrests were made near the Mornington Tavern shortly after 9 pm last night.

Police enquiries continue after arrests made


Head of the IRIB World Service Mohammad Sarafraz says the United Kingdom was the first state which created the Taliban militant group in Afghanistan.

United Kingdom the first state created the Taliban militant group in Afghanistan


Luxembourg called on Russia to fulfill the ceasefire agreement signed Aug.12, 2008 this week, Luxembourgian Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said at the joint press conference with his Georgian counterpart Grigol Vashadze.

Luxembourg calls on Russia to fulfill ceasefire agreement


The US Senate passed a ``sweetened'' $700 billion financial bailout package with a 74 yea, 25 nay vote yesterday.

Senate passes financial bailout package;


Mexico vowed Wednesday to act responsibly as it combats the swine flu crisis, earning praise from Washington in its efforts to deal with an outbreak that health officials fear may be a pandemic.

Mexico vows to act responsibly in swine flu crisis


Forrester Research says Apple's iPhone is now ready for the enterprise, at least judging by the experience of companies such as Kraft Foods and Oracle.

Forrester says iPhone now ready for the enterprise


NAIROBI, Kenya Ã¢â‚¬â€ The European Union Naval Force says Somali pirates have seized a ship with 20 Filipino crew members onboard.

Somali pirates seize ship with 20 Filipino crew


Oscar winner Karl Malden, the bulbous-nosed character actor acclaimed for film roles in ``A Streetcar Named Desire'' and ``On the Waterfront'' before gaining TV fame as a leading man in ``The Streets of San Francisco,'' died on Wednesday at age 97.

Oscar winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97


Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton will face murder charges, according to an Atlanta TV station.

Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton faces murder charges


Detroit Public Schools announced that it will send out thousands of layoff notices in an effort to trim its workforce and get rid of the district's deficit.

Detroit Public Schools to send out thousands of layoff notices


A 6-year-old special needs student is in serious condition after he fell out of the back of a moving school bus Wednesday afternoon, city schools and Baltimore County police said Thursday.

Special needs student in serious condition after falling from bus


A Bar owner from Dahisar was attacked with swords and hockey sticks outside Borivali Magistrate Court on Thursday when he was leaving the court after being granted bail in a rioting case.


For the second time in less than two years, it appears that a baby is on the way for ``It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' star Kaitlin Olson and her husband / co-star Rob McElhenny.


The Dow closed above 13,000 for the first time since May 19, 2008, almost four months before the fall of the Lehman Brothers investment bank triggered the worst of the financial crisis.

Dow closes above 13,000 for the first time since 2008


Lewis also told reporters that Israel should return the strategic Golan Heights to Syria as part of a comprehensive peace between the two arch-foes, following talks with Foreign Minister Walid Muallem.


A 20-year-old Florida woman involved in a love triangle was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her romantic rival in a fight 15 months ago.

Florida woman involved in love triangle guilty of murder


A Snatch thief was arrested by a valiant police officer of the Avissawella police while trying to escape after snatching a gold chain off the neck of a bus commuter at Avissawella recently.


Patna, Apr 13 A senior Bihar government official posted in the city was arrested today for allegedly raping his minor daughter and sent to judicial custody for 14 days.

Senior Bihar official arrested for raping minor daughter


Boxer Jamie Cox is to face trial by judge and jury after pleading not guilty to assaulting a man in a nightclub.

Cox to face trial after pleading not guilty


Canister find closes Gold Coast beach Updated: 13:56, Wednesday March 6, 2013 Part of a Gold Coast beach has been cordoned off after a canister believed to contain a highly toxic substance washed ashore.


Police have released surveillance video of a bank robbery last week in Mandan.

Police release surveillance video of bank robbery


The Kenya Lawn Tennis Association will hold trials this weekend at the Nairobi club to select teams to represent the country's teams in the Davis Cup tournament and All Africa games respectively.

Kenya Lawn Tennis Association to hold trials


Interior Ministry Director-General Gabi Maimon admitted in a police investigation that he was involved in lands deals of Moshav Binyamin, Israel Radio reported Monday morning.

Gabi Maimon admits to being involved in land deals


A Saudi man has set himself ablaze after a similar act of self-immolation by a Tunisian protester triggered a nationwide revolution.


Obama was the first president sworn in using the Lincoln Bible since its initial use in 1861.

Barack Obama sworn in with Lincoln Bible


A regulatory filing with the American Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed that Apple chief executive Steve Jobs has taken compensation of only $US1 in 2010.


A 23-year-old man has been charged with mischief in connection with an incident at a Park Street gas station Wednesday evening.


CLEARWATER, Fla. ― A Clearwater woman was charged with child neglect after police say she left a toddler unattended next to a busy road at night.


Tiger Woods says he'll be ready for next week's US Open despite having knee surgery April 15.

Tiger Woods says he'll be ready for US Open


A man shot Tuesday afternoon in a car on Temple Street in the Tatumville neighborhood has died.

Man shot in Tatumville neighborhood dies


Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore is the new Kyle Orton.


The veterans of our United States military forces are the real heroes.


Former Indonesian dictator Suharto -- the ``smiling general'' who ruled his country with an iron fist for three decades -- died Sunday at a hospital in Jakarta, said his doctor.


Two Idaho soldiers of the 116th Cavalry Brigade were killed in Iraq.


Human bones found by a worker last month in a field southeast of Bakersfield are the remains of an unknown gunshot victim, the coroner's office said Wednesday.

Bones found last month are remains of gunshot victim


Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports via Twitter that the Rangers have designated utility man Joe Inglett for assignment.

Rangers designate Joe Inglett for assignment


Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has confirmed he can spend big in January on the right player.

Man City boss Hughes confirms he can spend big in January


Australian actress Naomi Watts will play Marilyn Monroe in a new film about the blonde bombshell.


The Superintendent of Police are hereby informed that the new road connecting Naga Hospital and Tinpatti is ``through'' with effect from November 5, in this regard the public are hereby informed to avail this new route.

Superintendent of Police informs over new road


Tart cherries could help athletes reduce muscle damage to recover faster from a tough workout, according to new research published in the American College of Sports Medicine's journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Tart cherries can help athletes reduce muscle damage from tough workout


Afghanistan and Pakistan pose a major security threat to the United States, where Al-Qaeda and its affiliate terrorist groups are seeking to regain territorial control, President Barack Obama's nominee to be ambassador to Kabul said on Thurday.

'Afghan, pak pose security threat to US''


Wednesday, Corning Incorporated honored its retirees who began their careers with the company more than 50 years ago.


China suspended government exchanges with North Korea after Kim Jong-Il's regime last week tested a nuclear device and fired short-range missiles, Yonhap News said.

China suspends exchanges with North Korea


Thai soldiers pulled back from a disputed stretch of the Cambodian border on Tuesday, averting a possible military confrontation in the region of the 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple, a Cambodian general on the scene said.

Thai soldiers pull back from Cambodian border


An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale with its epicenter in Andaman and Nicobar Islands shook several parts of Orissa in the wee hours on Tuesday.


The Cardinals are expected to show interest in Manning, but it would benefit them if things moved quickly.

Cardinals expected to show interest in peyton Manning


Students attending Mineral Springs Elementary School will be offered the option of transferring to either Fairview Heights Elementary School or West Rockingham Elementary School for the 2009-10 school year.


``Teen Mom 2'' star Jenelle Evans has been released from jail after being arrested Monday night for violating a domestic violence protection order, reports say.


Woonsocket police have identified the pedestrian killed in front of City Hall as Aldor Lataille, 80, of 41 Thomas Street.


Car sales in India fell by around 15 per cent in July compared to a growth of 38 per cent in the same month last year, according to a report released by Crisil Research here today.


The Czech Republic is to supply six L-159 subsonic light combat planes to Bolivia, the Czech financial weekly Euro writes on its website.

Czechs to supply six light combat planes to Bolivia


Shauna was arrested on a charge of felony domestic violence after cops noticed visible marks on her husband, Laurent Homburger.

Shauna Sand arrested for domestic violence


The Lady Vikings' season, and their hopes of a return trip to the state tourney, came to an end here Wednesday night at Lithia Springs High School in a 56-45 loss to Mays in second round of the Region 5-AAAA tournament.

Lady Vikings'' season ends in loss to Mays


Tanzanians vote in a presidential election that is expected to hand President Jakaya Kikwete a second and final five-year term in east Africa's second largest economy.

Tanzanians vote in presidential election


Williams-Sonoma says its fourth-quarter profit fell 90 per cent as it closed underperforming stores and laid off workers amid the recession.

Williams-Sonoma profit falls 90 per cent


Delegate Kevin Kelly says bluntly that down state lawmakers ``screwed up'' 8 years ago when the proposal to legalize slot machines in Maryland ended up a victim of partisan politics with a democrat controlled house and senate rejecting the top agenda item of republican Governor Robert Ehrlich.

Kelly says state lawmakers ``screwed up.''


The Mid Antrim 150 road races have been called off because of extensive oil spillages on the circuit, with sabotage the likely motive for the damage.


A landslide buried about 30 people on a highway in the north western Colombian department of Antioquia, authorities said, adding it was unlikely there would be survivors found.

Landslide buries around 30 people in Antioquia


``On behalf of the United States, I wish Nelson Mandela a very happy 92nd birthday,'' Obama said in White House statement, referring to the former South African president who spent 27 years in prison before leading his country from white-minority rule to all-race democratic elections.

Obama wishes Nelson Mandela a happy birthday


American Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova of Russia on Saturday to win the gold medal in women's tennis at the Olympics in London.

Serena Williams wins Olympic gold medal in tennis


Niall O'Brien is back in the Ireland squad for their RSA Challenge ODI against Australia at Stormont on 23 June.


New Zealand have made two changes to the All Blacks' starting side for the second Tri-Nations rugby union test against South Africa in Dunedin on Saturday.


Satellite images have shown that the melting of the Arctic ice has reached disturbing levels, with disappearance of the ice this year peaking at a level close to last year''s record melt, making it the second-worst since satellite records began.

Arctic ice melt peaking at level close to last year'''s record melt


A former university student who practiced martial arts was handed a suspended jail term after being found guilty of seriously injuring his course mate.

Former university student handed a suspended jail term


Ferrari took a gamble on the weather and lost the bet in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix, Brazilian Felipe Massa said.


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Finnish President Tarja Halonen had an informal meeting in Moscow on Monday, November 8.


Harridburg, PA - A former Greene County miner today was charged with risking a catastrophe, recklessly endangering another person, and criminal violations of the Bituminous Coal Mine Act following allegations that he smoked a cigarette in a mine.

Penn miner charged with risking a catastrophe


A Sheffield nutritionist is launching a new generation of weight loss clubs designed to get the whole family involved.

Sheffield nutritionist launches new generation weight loss clubs


The ACCC has launched a new advertising campaign, ``Repair, Replace, Refund'', to raise consumer awareness about the laws regarding faulty products and unsatisfactory services, bought both in shops and online.


India, fuelled by a young, dynamic and educated population, is all set to be a success story of our time, a top Obama Administration official said on Friday.

India to be a success story of our time:


A 22-YEAR-OLD Cheltenham man who robbed a terrified Afghan refugee of his phone and also assaulted three women has been jailed for more than three and a half years.

Cheltenham man robbed Afghan refugee of phone and assaulted three women


Marie Osmond has announced that she is going to be a grandmother for the first time.


Perdue also was slated speak Wednesday at a ``jobs summit'' at a downtown Raleigh church, designed to discuss innovative ways to lower the state's 11 percent unemployment rate and preserve jobs that are created.


Google Reader adds a ``What's Hot'' section to the sidebar of ``algorithmically generated stuff that is interesting across the web.''


The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives or ATF reports Alabama ranks 10th in the nation in the number of stolen firearms.


The University of Arizona student accused of trying to kill her newborn baby after giving birth in a residence hall was sentenced in Superior Court Friday morning.

Ua student accused of trying to kill newborn sentenced


The Birds Eye View Film Festival, a forum in which female filmmakers are celebrated, has opened its doors to fledgling filmmakers who would like their work showed at the 2011 event.


A Canadian man, who was involved in the activities of indicted online poker companies Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars, has pleaded guilty in a New York City federal court to conspiracy and illegal gambling charges.

Man pleads guilty to conspiracy and illegal gambling charges


The Cleveland Browns traded talented but troublesome tight end Kellen Winslow to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday for undisclosed draft picks.

Browns trade Kellen Winslow to Tampa Bay Buccaneers for draft picks


Virginia Tech is reporting that a police officer has been shot on campus and there is possible a second victim.

Virginia Tech reports police officer shot on campus


Vice President Dick Cheney said Monday that Hamas, with support from Syria and Iran, is trying to ``torpedo'' peace talks between the Palestinians and Israel.Meeting reporters after having breakfast with the Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Cheney said, ``It is clearly a difficult situation, in part, because I think it's true, there's evidence, that Hamas is supported by Iran and Syria and that they're doing everything they can to torpedo the peace process.''

Cheney says Hamas torpedoing peace talks


US regulators seized three Puerto Rican banks on Friday and sold their deposits to other banks, costing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp insurance fund $5.3 billion -- one of the largest hits in the banking crisis.

Us regulators seize three Puerto Rico banks


Global stock markets failed to get a lift from dramatic interest rate cuts from central banks around the world, and Wall Street shares were hammered as rising job cuts and economic fears hit sentiment.

Global stocks fail to get lift from rate cuts


Pokémon Black And White has sold 2.63 million copies in just two days.

Pokémon Black and White sells 2.63 million


Reports from the BBC confirmed that pirates have seized an oil products tanker off southern Nigeria.

Pirates seize oil product tanker off southern Nigeria


The Education ministry has expressed disappointment over an attempt by a teacher who allegedly tried to defraud the Ministry by submitting false documents.

Education ministry expresses disappointment


``We have been studying Washington politics and Congress for more than 40 years, and never have we seen them this dysfunctional. In our past writings, we have criticized both parties when we believed it was warranted. Today, however, we have no choice but to acknowledge that the core of the problem lies with the Republican Party.

'The core of the problem lies with the Republican party'


The BSE benchmark Sensex extended gains for the second straight day by surging nearly 111 points in early trade on Tuesday on sustained buying by funds amid a firming trend in the Asian region.

Sensex extends gains, surges by 111 points in early trade


Tenants from hell could be kicked out of their homes much faster, housing minister Grant Shapps is proposing.

Tenants from hell to be kicked out faster


Police have seized more than 33 tonnes of a suspicious counterfeit washing powder at Chipping Norton today.

Police seize 33 tonnes of counterfeit washing powder at Chipping Norton


Ian Poulter made a charge up the leaderboard to move into contention at seven-under at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans .


TWO men appeared in court today accused of plotting to murder Celtic manager Neil Lennon and other high-profile supporters of the club.

Two men in court accused of plotting to murder Celtic manager Neil Lennon


Power supply has been restored to various parts of the country including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,Punjab and Sindh.

Power supply restored in various parts of country


``It was a clutch win with a clutch hit and some good pitching,'' said Shelley Duncan, who had a first-inning RBI single to help Cleveland avoid its first home sweep to Cincinnati.


Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and country star Hank Williams Jr. will hold an election rally Thursday at Elon University.


Former Ipswich Town captain Jon Walters is delighted with his first weeks at Stoke City .

Walters delighted with first weeks at Stoke City


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev declared that ``Russia is a nation to be reckoned with'' following its war with Georgia, again putting the West on notice that Moscow is prepared to use it military and economic might.

Russia is a country ``to be reckoned with'':


A doctor from Belleville accused last year of sexually assaulting a patient now faces similar charges involving three other women and two girls.

Doctor from Belleville accused of assaulting patients


Deutsche Bank has successfully completed its €10.2bn rights issue, which was launched to help it take over retail lender Deutsche Postbank and meet new bank capital rules.


TNS is to close a call center in Indiana, USA at the end of March, with the loss of 128 jobs.


Bangalore, Sep 7 Award winning Malayalam actress Meera Jasmine, who is facing an unofficial ban in Kerala, has now carved a niche for herself in Kannada and Telugu films.

Meera Jasmine carves a niche in Kannada, Telugu films


For the fifth consecutive year, the Sarasota Millionaires football team delivered Thanksgiving meals to several families within the city and county.

Sarasota Millionaires deliver Thanksgiving meals


US MEDIA conglomerate Tribune Co said on Monday it has filed for bankruptcy protection in the face of a sharp drop in revenue and a heavy debt load.


Nevertheless, the choice of Irish coach, Declan Kidney, was met with mixed reactions, although everyone is united in the fact that Sexton can be the 'X-factor`` in Saturday's Test.


Leavenworth school administrators have proposed keeping the grade configuration that is being used this year at West Middle School and Richard W. Warren Middle School.

Administrators propose keeping grade configuration


Champion 31-year-old jockey Stathi Katsidis has been found dead in his home in Brisbane.


NEALE Cooper hailed his ``mountain men'' after his Hartlepool United players secured a point at Sheffield Wednesday.


Ever wonder what the best music is for making cupcakes?


The Tigers optioned infielder Scott Sizemore to Triple-A Toledo this morning to make room for Jhonny Peralta, who was acquired Wednesday.

Tigers option Sizemore to make room for Peralta


Police are appealing for information after a van was stolen and a house was broken into in the Scotstown area of Peterhead.


Sheriff deputies in St. Lucie County have discovered yet another alleged marijuana grow house Tuesday night.


Sweet Briar College plans to trim academic programs and reduce faculty size over the next two years due to financial problems.

Sweet Briar college to trim programs, faculty


Former British PM Tony Blair has been accused of playing the system to build his property empire after it was revealed that he used his MPs expenses to claim a 300,000 pounds mortgage.

Blair accused of playing the system to build property empire


Canadian Solar Inc. has signed five new sales agreements in Italy and the Czech Republic in the past three weeks.

Canadian Solar signs five sales agreements


Jim Zorn According to reports coming out of Baltimore, the Ravens have announced on Saturday they have hired ex-Redskins coach Jim Zorn as their quarterbacks coach.

Ex-Redskins head man Jim Zorn hired by Ravens


Authorities in northwest Arizona say a 16-year-old boy died playing Russian roulette.

Authorities say boy died playing Russian roulette


LONDON, Dec 03 -A Royal Air Force spy plane capable of spotting individuals from seven miles up in the sky has gone into operation in Afghanistan, reports ``The Daily Telegraph.''

Raf spy plane goes into operation in Afghanistan: a report -


Usain Bolt said Tuesday that he is running at ``85 per cent'' of his potential going into his final meet before next month's world championships.


Brazil wants to contribute, as from the Angolan Constitution, to the materialisation of the Public defence because this model will enable needy people to have Access to the justice system.

Brazil wants to contribute to materialisation of Public defence


A former band booster treasurer will go to trial next month for embezzlement charges.


A Newport Beach doctor will pay the US government more than $2 million as part of a settlement with federal prosecutors for fraudulently billing Medicare programs, officials said.

Doctor to pay $2 million as part of settlement


Adrienne Arsht, a major philanthropist whose generosity has been keenly felt in Washington and Miami, has donated $5 million to the Kennedy Center to support of musical theater programming.

Adrienne Arsht donates $5 million to Kennedy Center to support musical theater


Hua Guofeng, who briefly ruled China as communist founder Mao Zedong's successor but was pushed aside by Deng Xiaoping as a prelude to reforms that launched an economic boom, died Wednesday August 20, 2008, state-run media reported.

Hua Guofeng, who briefly ruled China, dies


Rain or Shine exacted revenge on Purefoods Tender Juicy by posting a 110-90 win in the 2008-09 Motolite-PBA Fiesta Conference during their out-of-town game Saturday night at the Victorias Sports & Amusement Center in Victorias City in Negros Occidental.

Rain or Shine exacts revenge on Purefoods


Singer Adrian Sieber will not publicly confirm the band's participation, however Blick.ch are confident enough to say: ``The Lovebugs will represent Switzerland in Moscow''.


FOURTY ONE college students and staff have been stranded in America following the volcano eruption in Iceland, writes Sara Odeen-Isbister.

Students stranded in America after volcano eruption


Stalin said the case which has been initiated against him is fabricated.


Back in a familiar role after an unsuccessful guest appearance as a reliever, Oswalt gets the ball for Game 6 today when the Phillies try to even the NL championship series against San Francisco.


Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will be opening in Rogers, Arkansas on Monday, June 13, 2011, at 5204 Village Parkway.

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers to open in Rogers, Arkansas


Sundance film ``Filly Brown'' made its debut at SD Latino Film Festival where Houston rapper, Chingo Bling stole the scene.


The prospectus regarding TradeDoubler's rights issue has now been made public and is available on the company's website www.tradedoubler.com/cp-en/investors/rights_issue.html as well as on SEB Enskilda's website www.seb.se/prospekt.

Prospectus for TradeDoubler's rights issue made public


Harley-Davidson said Monday it has bought back $297 million in bonds, an expense that will cut pretax fourth-quarter earnings by $82.7 million.

Harley-Davidson buys back $297 million of bonds


Second-tier motherboard maker Abit is reportedly considering exiting the motherboard market after evaluating its shipment performance of Intel 4 series motherboards, according to channel sources.


But BBC says Deco will be joining Chelsea.


A local motocross racer is turning pro after a successful season on the amateur circuit.


The country's so-called 'ghost estates' are being given a €5m cash injection to urgently address safety concerns.

'Ghost estates' will be given €5m cash injection


On Sunday night, an SMRT bus caught fire at a bus stop near Circuit Road.


Ethiopian police clashed on Saturday with scores of Muslims protesters complaining that the state is interfering in their religion, witnesses and officials said.

Ethiopian police clash with Muslim protesters


A Massachusetts woman was injured in a snowmobile crash in northern New Hampshire over the weekend.


easyJet, Scotland's favourite airline, has announced it will be sponsoring the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2011.

EasyJet sponsors Edinburgh International Film Festival


HAWTHORN star Lance ``Buddy'' Franklin says he suffered no ``real'' injury when he copped a punch in the face during an brawl in a West Australian pub.

Lance 'Buddy' Franklin punched in the face


Aunty Genoa Keawe leaves a remarkable legacy, a loving ohana and thousands of fans.


Xstrata PLC, a commodities producer, said Thursday it has proposed adjournment of shareholder meetings to approve the merger with Glencore.

Xstrata proposes adjournment of shareholder meetings


Quebec soccer leaders cite safety on turban bans The Quebec Soccer Federation says if Sikh kids want to play soccer while wearing a turban there's an easy solution:


Micro-business enterprises in Eastern Visayas will receive assistance from the regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment through the Technical Assistance Visit Training from said labor department.

Micro-business to receive assistance from labor department


Gold importers in India, the world's biggest buyer of the metal, retreated as a weaker rupee helped the yellow metal to extend gains for a second day.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,729.93 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday, down 61.25 points or 0.63 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,729.93, down 61.25 points


Loop Telecom announced that it has made the first call in Tamil Nadu and Orissa circles as it gears up for the launch of its GSM services.

Loop Telecom makes the first call in Tamil Nadu & Orissa


The US Coast Guard says a scuba diver who surfaced unconscious while on a dive off Long Island has died.


An unknown number of students were injured Wednesday after a school bus overturned in southern California, KNSD-TV in San Diego reported.

Students injured after school bus overturns in


Actress Eva Longoria has vehemently denied reports she has filed divorce papers to end her marriage with NBA star Tony Parker.


At the Trades Union Congress in Manchester today Mervyn King, the Govenor of the Bank of Englandd said that he understood unions were ``entitled to be angry'' and was ``surprised that it has not been expressed more deeply''.


A senior judicial official has stressed that while not widely spread in the UAE, domestic violence remains of a great concern to the government.

'Domestic violence remains a great concern'


Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. today announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced rights offering and related stand-by agreement.

Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. completes rights offering


De Beers Diamond Jewellers recently opened a store in Almaty , Kazakhstan .

De Beers Diamond Jewellers opens in Kazakhstan


Pakistani troops violated ceasefire and fired on three Indian Forward Posts along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch district, an army official said today.


Sports Illustrated model Brooklyn Decker said Jennifer Aniston was a great friend on the set of their new movie.

Brooklyn Decker said Jennifer Aniston is a great friend


The South African government says firm policies are in place to fight the scourge of rhino poaching.

Firm policies in place to fight rhino poaching:


A 31-year-old Corunna man faces impaired driving charges after police responded to reports of an erratic driver in St. Clair Township, Monday.


April fools day is a tradition or custom celebrated Every first day of april.It was originated from the julian calendar when Europe switch it to the gregorian in the 1500s which changed New year's Day from late march to january 1 and created an easy oppurtunity to play aprank on the forgetful.


A new electoral commission of Kenya body will be re-constituted next week and immediately start to register Kenyans a fresh ahead of any electoral process, Prime Minister Raila Odinga has said.


Saudi Arabia beheaded a Sri Lankan maid on Wednesday after she was convicted of murdering her employer's baby, the interior ministry announced, despite calls for a stay of execution.


Libya``s rebels in April promised France 35% of the country''s crude oil in exchange for supporting the Transitional National Council in its fight against Muammar Gaddafi, a French newspaper reported.


Felix Salmon argues that none of us really likes pumpkin itself.


FOOTBALL hooligans caused havoc in Peyia in Paphos late on Sunday night, following a football match between AEL Limasol and APOP Kiniras-Peyias.


Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch suddenly resigned her leadership post on Thursday and announced that she will not seek re-election in 2012.

Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch resigns post, will not seek re-election


Squatters and their associates claimed more than $8 million worth of properties in a Texas county, causing confusion and dismay.

Squatters claim more than $8 million Worth of properties in Texas county


Staff Writer A Redwood man was fatally shot by a Franklin County deputy during a domestic call at a residence at 182 Countrywood Lane in the Heatherwood subdivision Saturday afternoon.


12 hours ago The Hamilton Tiger-Cats continued to upgrade their defence Sunday, signing veteran import linebacker Marcellus Bowman.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran import linebacker Marcellus Bowman


Paraguay is establishing its first futures market and expects to begin trading a foreign exchange contract within eight months, according to the Argentine clearing house which is helping establish the exchange.

Paraguay to establish first futures market


Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri said on Wednesday that with getting clean health bill from International Atomic Energy Agency, there remains no reason for the UN Security Council to discuss Iranian nuclear program.

No reason for Security Council to discuss Iran nuclear program


Elie Saab prefers celebrities rather than models to wear his designs because they are ``real women''.

Elie Saab prefers celebrities to wear his designs


ClickBank, a privately held online retailer for buyers and sellers of digitally delivered products and services, today announced it is offering PayPal for recurring billing -- yet another strategic option for product publishers seeking to increase business and meet customer needs.

ClickBank offers PayPal for recurring billing


US President Barack Obama looks forward to his maiden official visit to India later this year, a senior administration official said Thursday.

'Obama looking forward to maiden visit to India'


American R&B singer Beyonce is all set to appear in the X Factor finale for a duet with one of the show favourites, it has emerged.

Beyonce may appear in ``X Factor'' finale


Assemblyman Pete Goicoechea, R-Eureka, said during a teleconference meeting with Ely and White Pine County officials Friday that he thinks wage cuts for teachers and state employees were unavoidable but he also said he expected less than the 6 percent reductions Gov. Jim Gibbons called for during his State of the State address in January.


The day the Government immigration cap came into force, TV personality Esther Rantzen visited the Dover immigration removal Centre, where failed asylum seekers, and foreign nationals who have served custodial sentenced in the UK await deportation.

TV personality Esther Rantzen visits Dover immigration removal Centre


Polaroid Corp. has announced that they have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as well as their subsidiaries.

Polaroid Corp. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection


The Saudi king on Friday granted women seats on the country's top advisory council for first time, a much-awaited step for women to get a toehold in Saudi Arabia where males dominate the political system and ultraconservative religious Islam law tightly controls daily life of females.

Saudi king grants women seats on advisory council


AP 3:51 PM Saturday, January 28, 2012 Walter Offutt scored five of his 13 points in the final 3 minutes to help Ohio hold on for a 59-54 win over Ball State Saturday.

Ohio holds on for 59-54 win over Ball State


Uchumi Supermarkets shareholders will receive 30 cents a share in dividends after the company posted 403 million shillings in pretax profit for the year ending 30th June.

Uchumi shareholders to receive dividends


Leona Lewis has announced that her new single Collide will premiere on the radio on Friday.

Leona Lewis announces new single 'Collide'


Les Schwab Tire Centers announced today that it plans to phase out use of lead based wheel weights for wheel balancing on passenger cars and light trucks in all stores throughout its seven states of operation.

Les Schwab Tire Centers to phase-out lead wheel weights


Mystery surrounds balcony fall Updated: 09:45, Monday April 29, 2013 Perth police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in which a 44 year old man fell from the second storey balcony of a building on Stirling Street at Highgate.


Austin-based RipCode, a developer of hardware appliances used for video transcoding, has been acquired by RGB Networks.


NASA has launched a mission to Jupiter that will shed light on the origin and inner structure of the largest planet in our solar system.


Greece has just announced some asset sales, as the country tries to deal with a crippling debt load, and avoid a major restructuring of its debt.


Spanish unions have called a general strike in response to labour market reforms due to be unveiled by the government on Wednesday.

Spanish unions call general strike over labour reforms


Union Station was evacuated for about 75 minutes Sunday afternoon due to irritating chemical odors from a malfunctioning battery backup system, DC fire spokesman Pete Piringer said.

Union station evacuated for chemical odor


A very intense fall storm moving northeast through OH will mostly miss the Chicago metro area.

Intense storm to mostly miss the metro area.


A BOGUS meter reader who targeted an 83-year-old Nelson woman living alone and stole £400 from her purse has been jailed for 22 months.


Insurgents from the Islamic Courts Union on Saturday seized a southern Somali town after clashes with government troops that claimed at least three lives, elders said.


World View with Denis Campbell, Editor-in-Chief of UK Progressive Magazine, joins us to outline the path he sees for President Barack Obama to win re-election with 400 electoral votes.

Obama will win re-election with 400 electoral votes


Orange has launched its first local charity scheme in its community store in Monmouth, Wales.


A father and son from St. Joseph have pleaded guilty in the shooting death of the son's friend during a botched robbery.

Father, son plead guilty in death of son's friend


Cee-Lo Green believes he is the new Sir Elton John, but is the 'black bald-headed version'.


A police officer involved in an accidental fatal shooting of a robbery victim two weeks ago again fired his weapon during an attempted robbery.


The Coast Guard rescued two men in Lake Erie Thursday night after their 27-foot pleasure boat capsized near the Ashtabula River.

Coast Guard rescues two men after boat capsizes


The Centre Pompidou announced today that it had reopened its doors, after being shut down for 24 days by an employee strike.


Performance artist, author and activist Bill Talen will speak March 6 at the annual dinner of the Lehigh-Pocono Committee of Concern, at the Episcopal Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St., Bethlehem.

Performance artist Rev. Billy to speak at dinner


Panchayats would be effective tools of curbing corruption and bringing transparency in the implementation of works and spending of funds, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah said on Friday.

Panchayat Raj an effective tool to curb corruption:


With the win, the Gladiators sweep the Checkers in the best-of-five Division Quarterfinal series and advance to the Division Semifinals.


New home sales post largest gain in 20 years a sign that the housing recovery is accelerating.


Spice Mobile has introduced GSM-CDMA dual SIM mobile handset in the Indian market.

Spice mobile introduces GSM-CDMA dual SIM mobile


A Winnipeg woman plotted to kill her husband in a desperate bid to please her son, a court heard yesterday.

Woman plotted to kill husband to please son


Haskell Invitational winner Paynter showed improvement Wednesday morning one day after spiking a fever.


International stock markets have fallen again today with Asian markets taking a sharper hit.


Anticipation is the key to readiness, the chief of the combatant command responsible for the military role in homeland defense said June 16.


Most European stocks fell, dragging the Stoxx Europe 600 Index lower for a third day, as bank shares retreated on rising concern that the regionâ??s sovereign-debt crisis is harming the economy.


Katie Melua has also announced a forest gig this summer in Suffolk as part of 'Forestry Commission Live Music' - a series of concerts by an eclectic mix of acts in spectacular woodland locations around the country.

Katie Melua announces a forest gig in Suffolk


McCoy Corporation, a supplier of innovative products and services for the global energy industry, today announced that it has appointed Mr. Jacob Coonan as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

McCoy Corporation appoints interim Chief Financial Officer


A Douglas County man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a stray cat that was living under his porch.

Douglas County man pleads guilty to killing cat


All Swampscott residents are invited to participate in a community forum at 7 pm Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Swampscott High School, 200 Essex St.

Swampscott residents invited to participate in community forum


German stocks retreated from a two- year high as declines by carmakers and Deutsche Bank AG outweighed a gain by Henkel AG.


VALLADOLID, Spain -Miroslav Djukic will step down as coach of Spanish club Valladolid at the end of the season.

Djukic to step down as coach of Valladolid


The Chelan County sheriff says a 68-year-old Manson man has died after a tractor accident in a central Washington cherry orchard.


A former customs officer is due to be sentenced for kidnapping a woman and raping her several times before dumping her in a remote country lane.


A Helena man who was shot by police last week faces felony charges, including assault on a peace officer.


Jaipur, Feb 13 Amid reports of illegal mining at the Aravalli hills, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today directed officials to take stern action against mining mafia in the state to curb the practice.

Gehlot directs for stern action against mining mafia


PepsiCo Inc will invest a further $500mn in India over the next three years, tripling its business in the country, its chief executive said yesterday.


Irish writer Colum McCann won one of the world's most lucrative literary prizes Wednesday for his New York novel ``Let the Great World Spin.''

Irish writer Colum McCann wins lucrative literary prize for ``Let the Great World Spin''


Dunkin' Donuts, America's favorite every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit franchise store development agreement with existing franchisee Milan Patel for four new restaurant franchises in St. Louis.

Doughnut franchise Dunkin' Donuts announces four new restaurant franchises in St. Louis, mo.


Former Indonesian dictator Suharto was in critical condition Saturday, the president said, as dozens of doctors rushed to a hospital to evaluate treatment options for his kidney and heart trouble.

Indonesia's former dictator Suharto in critical condition, president says


A 51-year-old teacher has been detained in central China for allegedly molesting girl students of a primary school, Hunan Province authorities said today.

Teacher detained in China for molesting girls students


The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that 27 million people live in slavery around the world.

Up to 27 million people living in slavery:


Sun Microsystems Inc., the server-computer maker that agreed to be bought by Oracle Corp., said it may have broken anti-bribery laws and is examining the matter.


A Hagerstown man charged with molesting two girls pleaded guilty last week in Washington County Circuit Court to a third-degree sex offense.

Hagerstown man pleads guilty to sex offense


Omaha's city attorney has ruled that a mayor can raise taxes without City Council approval as long as the money is earmarked for debt service.

Mayor can raise taxes without Council's okay


Husky Energy Inc said on Tuesday it is still making repairs to its Western Canadian heavy oil upgrader after a February fire and now expects to return to normal output rates later this month.

Husky says still repairing heavy oil upgrader


NBC has issued an apology after they omitted ``Under God'' in the Pledge of Allegiance during the US Open coverage Sunday.

NBC issues apology after omitting 'Under God' in Pledge of Allegiance


``You can have as many plans as possible for Sachin Tendulkar but he is a great player. He is the greatest I have seen and I have always loved playing against him. His sign of greatness is his longevity and consistency,'' Clarke said.

Sachin Tendulkar's sign of greatness is his longevity:


The Birmingham News Greg Biffle has signed a three-year extension through 2014 with Roush Fenway Racing, which also reupped with sponsor 3M for the same span.

Greg Biffle signs extension with Roush Fenway


The Lions signed free-agent kicker Billy Cundiff after a group tryout Wednesday following practice.

Lions sign free-agent kicker Billy Cundiff


SYDNEY &mdashThe cleanup of the former coke ovens site adjacent to the infamous Sydney tar ponds is moving into a new phase.

Cleanup of coke ovens site at Sydney tar ponds moves into new phase


Google has a doodle for the holiday spirit, up today.


American judo fighter Nick Delpopolo was expelled from the Olympics for doping Monday, saying he unintentionally ate something before the Games that had been baked with marijuana.


Liam Fox tonight resigned as Defence Secretary over his links with his close friend, lobbyist Adam Werritty.


Several flash drives containing students' names and personal identification numbers were stolen after a break-in at the Math and Stats Tutoring Center located in Mosely Hall.


Natural disasters can be good for politicians.


An Oxfordshire village may adopt its own speed camera after the county council decided to axe them all.


Public servants working as auxiliary personnel in the judicial system will organize a warning strike on Monday, for two hours as a protest for their salaries, from 10 am to 12pm.

Public servants working in the judicial system organize a warning strike


IBEC, the group that represents Irish business has advised human resources professionals in the Mid-West to be prepared for inspection.


The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with cornerback Morris Claiborne on a four-year contract.

Cowboys agree to terms with Morris Claiborne


It's a riot of colours at the Fabindia store in Kochi as Kaleidoscope Eyes, a limited edition collection of home decor items inspired by the works of artist Trishla Jain, was launched on Saturday.


PLANS for a terrace of three houses off Old Street in Upton should be rejected, says the town's council.


President Barack Obama assailed insurance companies on Tuesday as he sought to counter an onslaught of conservative opposition to a US healthcare overhaul at a town hall meeting that drew protests outside.


Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons will star in a Broadway revival of Harvey, based on the 1950 movie starring Jimmy Stewart.

Jim Parsons to star in Broadway revival of Harvey


Gladiator star Russell Crowe has moved to London to shoot his film Nottingham and has rented a huge house in swanky Mayfair for £20,000 a month.

Russell Crowe moves to London at £20,000 a month


Ford Motor Co., on Wednesday said it has start producing its Focus Electric vehicle at the Michigan Assembly Plant.

Ford starts producing Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly Plant


Elders says earnings are down Updated: 13:11, Thursday December 20, 2012 Troubled agribusiness and automotive interiors supplier Elders has blamed a weak market for lower sales and earnings in the first two months of its fiscal year.


Indian Pharmaceutical giant Sun Pharma has announced that it is not interested in taking over Wockhardt.

Not interested in taking over Wockhardt:


An Israeli scholar who is currently a visiting professor at the University of Arizona will give a free public lecture this week about the Middle East.

Israeli scholar will give lecture on Middle East


Russia today launched three navigation satellites to complete its space-based global positioning system GLONASS, which Indian military is likely to use to induct its network-centric warfare systems.

Russia launches three navigation satellites


On Tuesday, over at Mobile World Congress 2010, it announced it would be launching zero.facebook.com.


Hospice Care Of South Carolina was recently recognized by National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses.


Socialite Kim Kardashian has hit out at criticism surrounding her photograph on the cover of a magazine, insisting she is proud of her body.


Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam is looking for volunteers to help them provide a truly exceptional level of care to patients on their program and their families.


Texas woman delivers 2 sets of identical twins A Texas woman has beaten long odds in delivering two sets of identical twin boys.


Thint's attorneys filed papers for a permanent stay of prosecution, part of which was based 'on an infringement of their rights to a fair trial'.

Thint files for permanent stay of prosecution


- Ashland police are investigating a suspected prostitution ring run through Craigslist-the classified advertising website.

Ashland police investigate prostitution ring


Electric vehicle maker CODA Holdings has bought one of its key partners, EnergyCS, a Monrovia-based developer of battery management systems.


Gardai have named the young man found dead in the boot of a car in the Finglas area of Dublin on Sunday night.

Gardai name man found dead in boot of car


Migration rules are causing ``anguish'' to families and may even be costing the public money, according the chairwoman of the inquiry.


A South Korean boxer who lost consciousness after winning a WBO intercontinental flyweight bout last week has been declared brain dead.


USA Today: ``I am definitely done next year -- with NBC,'' he says, sitting in a huge recliner in his poster-strewn shop office.


The charges against a community college coach accused of assaulting a basketball player may soon be dropped.

Charges against community college coach may be dropped


Asian markets tumbled yesterday as dealers decided to cash in on a rally that has pushed stocks to highs not seen for several months.


South Carolina defensive lineman Ladi Ajiboye has been charged with marijuana possession after Richland County Sheriff's investigators say he was took part in a drug deal.

Ajiboye charged with marijuana possession


At today's plenary meeting, Azerbaijani Parliament has ratified draft law on amendments in state budget-2012.

Azerbaijani parliaments ratifies amendments in state budget-2012


The man charged with robbing a Bingham pharmacy at gunpoint in September pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon in US District Court to a handful of charges.

Bingham pharmacy robbery suspect pleads not guilty


Mervyn Davies, the Welsh rugby player who died Friday at the age of 65, kept his immaculate timing to the very end.


Retail Ireland, the group that represents the Irish retail sector, has released the results of an industry-wide survey, which found that retailers remain pessimistic about the trading outlook.

Retailers remain pessimistic on trading outlook


In light of recent market volatility, many investors are considering whether they should phase new investments into the equity market, or whether they should simply invest a lump sum.


Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Tennessee and will be on probation for three months.

Haynesworth pleads no contest to reckless driving


The French Open 2010 quarterfinals have begun on both draws.


Former South Carolina and Denver wide reciever Kenny McKinley was found dead in his apartment in Arapahoe County, Colorado Monday evening in an apparent suicide, according to KDVR Fox31 News.


Bulgarian cabinet is expected Wednesday to officially establish a National Council of Crime Prevention and adopt its rules of regulation.

Bulgaria to establish National Council on Crime Prevention


How many times have you said, or heard someone else say, ``I can't afford to be sick right now?''


Oil prices hovered above US$88 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as global stock markets were mixed amid worries about Europe's debt crisis.


SugarCRM has raised $33 million in an equity and debt financing round led by New Enterprise Associates and including new investors Silicon Valley Bank and Gold Hill Capital.


Grayson County and Fannin County government offices will be closed Thursday in observance of Veterans Day.

Grayson, Fannin County offices closed Thursday


Mobile software developer Openwave Systems has launched its office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Openwave launches office in Kuala Lumpur


Chinese soccer chief Wei Di said on Thursday that the Chinese Football Association will open ``official microblogs''.

Chinese Football Association to open ``official microblogs''


Deven Choksey of KR Choksey Securities is of the view that in auto space Maruti, Bajaj Auto is looking good.


Rocker Elvis Presleys daughter Lisa Marie is expecting twins, her mother has confirmed.


Minister For Finance Syed Naveed Qamar has said no confrontation is expected between PPP and PML-N in Punjab as the leadership of both parties is convinced that it is not in the interest of country.

No confrontation expected between PPP & PML-N in Punjab:


Last week Dubai World repaid the outstanding balance on a $1.2bn loan facility arranged and underwritten jointly by Royal Bank of Scotland, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank.

Dubai World repays outstanding balance on $1.2bn loan facility


Zack Greinke extended his scoreless inning streak to 25 innings and the Kansas City Royals held on to defeat the Indians 4-2 Monday night.Greinke wiggled out of trouble for five scoreless innings, before departing after 104 pitches.


Global markets including China, Turkey and Egypt continued to see firmer American PVC prices during this past week, too.

Global markets continue to see firmer American PVC prices


German fashion house Hugo Boss is not recalling any clothes in China after a Chinese province said it had seized some imported top-end clothing carrying labels of well-known luxury brands.

Hugo Boss says not recalling any clothes in China


The Samajwadi Party has said that it would deliberate on its relationship with the ruling Congress Party.

We will deliberate on our relationship with the Congress:


Co-owners of the Otter House, Stephen Cameli and Paul Stoddard, were arrested and charged with maintaining a public nuisance, Fredericksburg police public information officer Natalia Bledsoe said Thursday.

Co-owners of Otter House arrested, charged


Guillermo del Toro is developing Pinocchio as a stop-motion feature with the Jim Henson Co. as a darker version of the original fairy tale.


Wockhardt gained 0.5% as pharmaceutical and biotechnology company has launched generic of Wellbutrin SR - an anti-Depressant drug - in the US.

Wockhardt gains on launching generic of Wellbutrin SR in US


A Rhode Island couple has been sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion.

Ri couple sentenced to prison for tax evasion


Surveillance video shows a man robbing Church's Chicken, at 55th and Prospect in Kansas City, with a samurai sword

Man robs Church's Chicken with samurai sword


Lojas Americanas SA was cut to ``neutral'' from ``buy'' at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which said the Brazilian retailer is an ``unlikely outperformer into a sustained monetary tightening cycle.''

Lojas Americanas cut to 'neutral' from 'buy' at Goldman Sachs


The SSC results 2011 are finally available after Maharashtra State Board for Secondary Education had been delaying these marks for some time.


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, having seen his season dramatically unravel, is already making plans for the next campaign but insisted he is not in the market for Spanish hitman David Villa.


Conservation groups are seeking endangered species protection for a butterfly found only in a six-square mile area of southern Oregon.

Conservation groups seek protection for butterfly


NewPage Corporation, a leading producer of publication papers in North America, has launched the ``Free Paper to Reach More'' campaign that aims to help retail catalog companies reach more consumers.


A Russian woman has killed her drunk husband with a fold-out couch, Russian media reported on Wednesday.


China is hope- ful of positive results`` in the UN climate talks in Cancun, its chief negotiator to climate change talks said in comments published by state news agency Xinhua on Sunday.

China hopes for positive results in climate talks


The earthquake that jolted Sofia on Saturday at about 10:08 pm was sensed in several quarters in the capital, Focus News Agency informed.

Earthquake in Sofia sensed in several quarters


An autopsy was pending Sunday on a 57-year-old Coronado man who died when he fell off his sailboat in San Diego Bay, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

Man dies after falling off sailboat in San Diego Bay


Ericsson and Indra have entered into joint agreement with Telefónica, under which Telefónica will transfer its pre-paid billing assets to Ericsson and Indra.

Ericsson, Indra enter into joint agreement with Telefónica


Partisanship within Congress has raised the stakes for Supreme Court statutory law rulings, since bipartisan legislative overrides of Supreme Court interpretations have greatly diminished and partisan overriding is much rarer, argues a paper from University of California-Irvine law professor Richard Hasen.

Partisanship raises stakes of Supreme Court statutory rulings


Empathy and self-esteem seem to enhance sexual enjoyment among young adults, which in turn is linked to healthy psychological and social development.


Republican Dino Rossi conceded the governor's race to Gov. Chris Gregoire today.


Balotelli limped out of Italy training on Saturday with a knee problem.


Google's Andy Rubin has tweeted that the Android platform has hit 300,000 new phone activations a day.

Android hits 300,000 phone activations a day


Shreveport Police Officers have arrested a local man in connection to a late night shooting that left one person suffering minor injuries.

Shreveport police officer have arrested a local man in connection to a shooting


A St. Louis County man was indicted on bank fraud charges after overstating his income on his home mortgage application, US Attorney Catherine Hanaway said Tuesday,


Two 18-year-old men pleaded not guilty on Monday to a non-fatal stabbing of three men after a break-in last week at a city residence, court officials said.


An airstrike has killed at least 20 militants in eastern Afghanistan, officials said Friday.Capt.

Airstrike kills 20 militants in Afghanistan


``I was nearly going to move to Canada,'' she said.


FMCG major ITC on Wednesday became the most influential stock on BSE benchmark Sensex, pushing energy giant Reliance Industries to the second spot.

ITC becomes most influential stock in Sensex


Arunima Sinha, India's first amputee and the world's second female amputee to scale Mount Everest, yesterday said cricketer Yuvraj Singh had been an inspiration behind her achieving this feat. Arunima, a resident of Ambedkar Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, was pushed out of a moving train after she resisted a chain-snatching attempt by some criminals, as she was travelling from Lucknow to Delhi two years ago.


Not one to be deterred by her daughter's recent fashion notoriety, Dina Lohan is apparently planning to launch her own line of shoes called -- wait for it -- ``Shoe-han.''


A set of tools was stolen from an unlocked Ford Focus car.


Blues lock Kurtis Haiu, who will begin treatment for bone cancer on Monday, makes a statement to media after appearing in Pukekohe District Court on assault charges.


Syd club shooting after dancefloor fight Updated: 12:11, Monday April 9, 2012 Strippers and dozens of customers dived for cover as a man was shot inside a packed Sydney nightclub after an argument erupted on the dance floor.


Early morning storms have knocked out power to some in the Holt area and north of Smithville Lake on Monday, June 27.


Atlético Tucumán tied 2-2 with Rosario Central, during a game played for the Clausura Tournament.

Atlético Tucumán tie 2-2 with Rosario Central


The Justice Department has charged former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden with espionage and theft of government property in the NSA surveillance case.

Justice Department charges former NSA contractor Edward Snowden with espionage, theft


AN ARMED burglar who targeted the wrong house and shouted ``Where's your weed?'' has been jailed.


Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Sunday Pakistan is fighting war against terrorism for its sovereignty, survival and prestige.

Pakistan fighting war against terrorism for its sovereignty:


In an appalling 5-4 ruling, the US Supreme Court confirmed and even strengthened prosecutorial immunity, extending it from personal immunity to a stronger form of agency immunity as well.

Supreme court strengthens prosecutorial immunity


Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle has signed to play for South African franchise the Dolphins in the South African domestic Twenty20 competition, the Durban-based team announced today.

Gayle signs with South African franchise


A Columbus fire department medic was involved in an accident around 11 am Thursday.


Police say a West Kelowna teenager is facing criminal charges after he allegedly lost control of his pickup after leaving a house party and hit another party goer before fleeing the scene.


New democratic setup was facing a lot of challenges and the government was making efforts to address the problems indigenously, however support of the friendly counties, like Germany would supplement our efforts.


Brian Elliott, the St. Louis Blues' lone All-Star, signed a two-year contract extension rather than capitalize on his breakout season and test the free agent market.


North Korea would submit a formal declaration on its nuclear programme to China on Thursday, a Chinese official said, in a move that could prove a key step towards ending the programme.

North Korea to submit declaration Thursday, China says


Britain has become a ''lonelier'' place over the past 30 years, according to a new research.

UK ``has become lonelier in past 30 years''


President Obama is expected to lift numerous restrictions on travel to Cuba next week in advance of a summit of Latin American leaders that begins on April 17.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez confirmed his plans to visit Russia, Belarus and Libya in September to bolster cooperation with these three countries.

Chavez to visit Russia, Belarus, Libya in September


Tens of thousands of Israelis marched in social justice protests in smaller Israeli cities and in cities on the periphery.

Tens of thousands protest in smaller Israeli cities


Syrian opposition captured a military airport in the city of Homs, Al Jazeera TV channel reported on Thursday.

Syrian opposition captures military airport in Homs


Israel should be the first country to recognize an independent Palestinian state and withdraw from the lands it has occupied in 1967, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said Sunday.

Israel should first recognize independent Palestinian state:


RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Saturday dared CM Nitish Kumar to snap ties with BJP.


http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/2162819684001/1/Nigerian-Winners-Hailed-by-President-Jonathan http://cdn.newslook.com/d7/d733e4fcf517587e85eaa2e853ac944c/images/frame_0010.jpg Nigerian Winners Hailed by President Jonathan Nigeria's Super Eagles were welcomed home Tuesday evening by President Goodluck Jonathan after winning the country's first Africa Cup of Nations trophy in nearly two decades.


dpa ATHENS, Greece Greece declared a state of emergency Thursday as wildfires burned out of control for the second straight day.

Greece declares state of emergency as wildfires burn out of control


HONOLULU Walmart says it has started building a new store in Kapolei that should be finished early next year.

Walmart begins building new Kapolei store


Fletcher Allen has rolled out Wi-Fi Internet access at the hospitals three main campuses and about a half-dozen clinical locations throughout Vermont, hospital spokesman Mike Noble said.


A CALLOUS hospital patient stole the mobile phones of two other patients from the top of their bedside cabinets as they slept.


The Federal Trade Commission announced on April 30, 2009 that it would delay enforcement of the Red Flags Rule until August 1, 2009, to give creditors and financial institutions more time to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs.

FTC delays enforcement of Red Flags Rule


The state of Illinois is commemorating the 60th anniversary this year of the end of the Korean War by making information available each month about the state's involvement in the conflict.

Illinois commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War


Construction activity hit a six month low in December after falling at its sharpest since the previous June.

Construction activity hits six month low


That biased beltway, The Washington Post is doing double duty on Palin.

Washington Post does double duty on sarah Palin


Kelly Osbourne feels ``untouchably safe'' when she holds her dad's hand.

Kelly Osbourne feels safest with her dad


Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic will face a UN war crimes judge for the first time on Thursday.


Foreign Secretary William Hague has ruled out fresh concessions to the Liberal Democrats if they fail to secure victory in next month's referendum on voting reform for Westminster elections.


``I don't want to replace anyone, especially Charlie Sheen,'' Stamos told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS radio show.


A Monday morning fire at a Texarkana shopping center destroyed one local business and left four other buildings damaged, officials said.


US core durable goods orders fell unexpectedly last month, official data showed on Tuesday.

Core durable goods orders fall unexpectedly


Barbara Walters twice asked former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld if he wants to apologize for Iraq during his appearance on ABC's ``The View.''

Barbara Walters asks Rumsfeld if he should ``apologize'' for Iraq


Nearly four decades after he brought an invasion of mutant, flesh-eating rodents to London with his first novel, ``The Rats,'' UK chiller writer James Herbert has died aged 69.


Real Madrid football club´s Portuguese forward Cristiano, seen here at a practice session, says he can´t bear to watch the Champions League since his side was eliminated from the competition at the last 16 stage for the sixth successive season.

Ronaldo can´t bear to watch Champions League


On September 24, 2008, Premier Wen Jiabao of the State Council held talks with a number of people from the US economic and financial community in New York and exchanged opinions with them on the development of China-US economic and trade relations and the current US and global economic and financial situation.

Wen Jiabao holds talks with people from the US economic and financial community


THE Australian sharemarket closed firmly in the red today after mining stocks led a broad-based decline, following a weakening of commodity prices overnight.


Brazil will sell treasury bonds to finance its new sovereign wealth fund, circumventing a legislative hurdle that had limited its cash supply, a treasury official said Friday.

Brazil to sell bonds to finance sovereign fund


Students from Meadow Hill Global Explorations School in Newburgh engaged in the science of astronomy recently while visiting the Newburgh Free Academy Planetarium during an educational field trip.

Students engage in the science of Astronomy


Cliff Bleszinski has revealed that he's considering plans to start a new studio.

Cliff Bleszinski plans to start new studio


GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State yesterday lifted embargo on employment into the state civil service.


That's why ``Are you safe right now?'' is the first question asked when a woman called the crisis line at the Loudoun Abused Women's Center or LAWS.


Mount Vernon Police say a 30-year-old man was taken to Skagit Valley Hospital this morning for a mental health evaluation after a four hour standoff with police at a home near Lincoln School.


Texas Tech officially announced Friday the hiring of TCU safeties coach Chad Glasgow as its new defensive coordinator.


Power utility CESC Ltd. on Friday said, it is planning to add hydel power generation capacity of 5,000 MW.

CESC plans adding hydel power capacity of 5,000 MW


The shadow public health minister and feminist Diane Abbott admits feminism is partly to blame for family breakdown.

Diane Abbott: feminism partly to blame for family breakdown


An Omaha man sentenced to life in prison for killing another man will get a new trial after the Nebraska Supreme Court found fault with instructions given to the jury that decided the case.


SKANEATELES FALLS, NY & CHELMSFORD, Mass.---Welch Allyn Inc. and ZOLL Medical Corporation announced today a comprehensive strategic alliance regarding research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution relating to Welch Allyn's defibrillation and monitoring products.

Welch Allyn and ZOLL Medical Corporation announce strategic alliance


A drunk driver was suffocated between his car door and roof after swerving onto the wrong side of the road to hit a ``ferret'', evidence given to a coroner says.


Rep. Michele Bachmann raised $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2011, even more than Mitt Romney who raised $1.9 million over the same period, Fox Newsreports.


St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford wore a Mizzou jersey Wednesday after losing a bet on the OU-Missouri game.


Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins running back, will miss 4-6 weeks with a groin injury, the NFL team said Wednesday.

Clinton Portis to miss 4-6 weeks with groin injury


18-08-08, 7:29, - Russian developer StroyRazvitie plans to complete the first two phases of Svetlogorie cottage village in September.

StroyRazvitie to complete two phases of cottage village in September


But, in the end, Coach Kelly said ``Thanks, but no thanks'' and remains Head Coach for the Ducks.


Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 dominated the weekend box office, hauling in $125 million.The film was also a massive hit worldwide, bringing in another $200 million overseas, for a debut weekend of more than $300 million.


The Director General, National Accountability Bureau Sindh, Wajid Ali Durrani has informed the business community that NAB would soon open its offices in Hyderabad and Sukkur.

NAB to open offices in Hyderabad and Sukkur


Two children have been rescued by a lifeboat after they became stranded on the rocks at Groomsport, County Down.


Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra has said that the most challenging role for her to play in her upcoming film 'What's Your Rashee? was that of the of a Capricornian.


SIM only deals are one of the best deals in UK telecoms market.


PRINCE Lorenzo says he is fed up with being seen as the bad guy in his love triangle with Danica and The Situation.

Prince Lorenzo fed up of being seen as the bad guy


Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says Iran and Egypt could play an important role in the Muslim world by cooperating with each other.

Iran, Egypt can play important roles in Muslim world:


UFC star Jon Jones was charged with DWI early Saturday after the car he was driving struck a utility pole, police said.


A late flurry sent the stock market indices to the highs for the day going away and the highs for the year as well on most of the indices, as the rally rolls on!

Late flurry sends indices to highs for the year


Coach John Pelphrey announced at his Thursday news conference that freshman guard Courtney Fortson was suspended indefinitely.


Despite strong opposition from the Catholic Church, 20 penitents will be crucified on Good Friday next week in three barangays as part of the annual crucifixion rites here now on its 50th year that attract thousands of people.


Social activist Teesta Setalvad, who was at the forefront of the campaign for justice to the victims of Godhra riots, on Thursday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has committed contempt of court by releasing the Nanavati Commission report in the state Assembly.

Modi committed contempt of Court by releasing report:


In a research report issued following Sirius XM Radio's third quarter financial and operating results, RBC Capital Markets global media analyst David Bank reiterated his Sector Perform/Speculative Risk rating, but raised his price target from $1.00 to $1.25.

RBC Capital Markets reiterates Sector Perform / Speculative risk rating


Unemployment hit 8.1 percent, the US Labor Department reported Friday, making February an especially cruel month for America's workers.


A new museum has been opened at the Bluebell Railway in East Sussex with the help of a grant of more than £2.8m from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Museum opens at Bluebell Railway in East Sussex


The Russian Centre for Forensic Medicine issued an unusual denial on Saturday, saying German dictator Adolf Hitler didn't escape to a secret base at the South Pole at the end of World War II but died in Berlin.


Farmington, Apr 21 A driver was arrested in Farmington over the weekend, because he was driving at a speed of 5 mph in a '40 mph' zone.

Driver arrested for driving at 5 mph in a '40 mph' zone


Gunmen kidnapped a South African couple from the central Yemeni city of Taiz yesterday over a land dispute between a local chief and the authorities, security officials said.

Gunmen kidnap South African couple in Yemen


The Bank of India opened the city`s largest corporate branch here to cater to the needs of large corporate clientele, according to PTI.

Boi opens hyderabad`s largest corporate branch


A housing survey to be conducted in Minot over the winter is expected to provide recommendations for addressing the city`s housing shortage.


The sale of caffeinated alcoholic drinks would be banned in Chicago under a proposal introduced at today's City Council meeting.

Caffeinated alcoholic drinks banned in Chicago?


Bio Channel is aggressively expanding its original programming slate with four new series in production, including a Chris Isaak-hosted talk show and William Shatner's previously announced interview series.

Bio channel to expand original programming


Malaga held off Sevilla on Sunday to snap its game winless skid, even though Isco was sent off 11 minutes from time in a 1 win at the Estadio La Rosaleda in Spain's La Liga.


The polls will be open Saturday for those who want to join El Paso County's burgeoning ranks of early voters.


Animals 2 cows killed hwy 99 wreck galt man killed in hwy 99 wreck near galt local 050412 News KXTV 01:36

Man, 2 cows killed in hwy 99 wreck near galt


Katanec returns as Slovenia coach Updated: 06:52, Thursday January 3, 2013 Former Yugoslavian international Srecko Katanec has been named coach of the Slovenian national team for the second time, the country's football association says.


Arson Investigators are looking into a fire which broke out on the Bullard High School campus Wednesday morning.

Arson Investigators look into fire on Bullard High school campus


A new Regional Development Australia committee for Greater Western Sydney is being created by the government to allow RDAF grant money to be delivered for projects in Sydney's western suburbs.

Committee created to allow grant money to be delivered


Kanye West has been voted more influential than Obama in a recent internet poll.

Kanye West voted more influential than Obama?


The Tata Motors Limited, which has challenged the Singur Land Development and Rehabilitation Act 2011, told Calcutta high court on Monday that land leased for the Nano car project at Singur was utilised and not kept idle.


Moyer will get a second opinion on his sore left elbow from Dr. Lewis Yocum today in Los Angeles, the Phillies announced.


Facebook has said that it has acquired media measurement platform Atlas Advertiser Suite from Microsoft which it believes will benefit both marketers and users.

Facebook acquires media measurement platform Atlas


A man from Marion is killed in a crash in McPherson County early Easter morning.

Man killed in crash early Easter morning


Jammu and Kashmir Government said all shades of opinion in the state should seize the 'historic opportunity' thrown up by the ongoing dialogue process initiated by the Centre, noting agitation and confrontation cannot resolve differences.

All shades of opinion should seize opportunity of dialogue:


Mohanlal starrer Angel John directed by Jayasurya with popular Tamil actor Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj in a meaty role, is releasing today.


If you're in the creative field - whatever the profession may be - then India is the most interesting country in the world to be in, said historian and biographer Ramachandra Guha, who has been nominated on the list of the world's one hundred most influential intellectuals.


White House Counsel Gregory Craig is resigning and will be replaced by Bob Bauer, a Democratic lawyer who has worked for President Barack Obama, the White House said on Friday.


Even with the long list of economic-related success stories Rogers has to celebrate, mayor Steve Womack's message to those attending the annual Rogers Development Conference on Friday was clear: ``We believe we're just getting started.''


Germany wants to shut all nuclear reactors by 2022, Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition declared on Monday, in a policy reversal drawn up in a rush after the Fukushima disaster in Japan.

Germany to shut nuclear reactors by 2022


President Barack Obama says he's ready to work with lawmakers in both parties in a ``spirit of common cause'' to address major issues as Congress gets back to business after the Arizona shooting that brought legislative debate to a virtual standstill.


In its initiative to extend helping hand to military families, MetroPCS donated $5,000 worth of international long distance calling cards to the USO's Military Family Care Package program.

MetroPCS donates $5,000 worth of international long distance calling cards to military families


A man was shot dead in front of his pregnant live-in partner in Quezon City.

Man shot dead in front of pregnant partner


Four people were were charged with possession of schedule I drugs for resale, possession of marijuana for resale, and felony possession of drug paraphernalia in Bradley County on Wednesday afternoon.

4 charged with possession of drugs for resale


The Labour peer Lord Swraj Paul has said that time has come for the Asian community to play a bigger role in British politics by seeing they get a reasonable representation.

Asian community must play bigger role in British politics:


The entire town of Ordway has been evacuated due to a fast-spreading fire, estimated at 6,500 acres.


Democratic Party candidate Barack Obama yesterday claimed victory in the US presidential election, saying that ``change has come to America.''

Obama claims victory, says change has come to America


The board of directors of El Paso Corporation declared today a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share on the company's outstanding common stock.

El Paso Corporation declares quarterly dividend ; ;


A fast-track court on Thursday dropped the sedition charge against former PCAPA chief Chhatradhar Mahato, but he will remain behind bars in 31 other cases that are still pending.The additional sessions judge in West Midnapore district dropped the sedition charge against Mahato for lack of evidence.

Sedition charges dropped against Chhatradhar Mahato


Washburn put an end to its three-game losing streak but did so without solving the root of its recent trouble.


Facebook has acquired FriendFeed Inc., a Mountain View, Calif.-based social networking site focused on content sharing.


Arnold Palmer says he has been selected to receive a Congressional Gold Medal, which honors a person for his distinguished achievements and contributions.

Palmer to receive Congressional Gold medal


European shares trimmed gains on Thursday, after weak US data called the strength of the recovery in the world's biggest economy into question.

European shares trim gains after weak US data


AT&T has launched three Android Motorola smartphones including the Motorola Bravo, Flipout and Flipside.

AT&T launches three Android Motorola smartphones


A British citizen has been arrested in Kyrgyzstan on charges of laundering money under the rule of ousted President Kurmanbek Bakiev.


Traffic signal work will restrict two Columbus intersections Monday through Friday, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Traffic signal work to restrict two Columbus intersections


LSU has sold out of season football tickets for the ninth straight year and in the process tied the school record for season ticket sales, assistant AD for ticket operations Brian Broussard announced.

LSU sold out of season football tickets for ninth straight year


Islamabad, Pakistan :- Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan has evidence of Indian intervention in Balochistan.


Jaunpur, Aug 8 An elderly woman was battered to death allegedly by her relatives over a property dispute in Baksha area, police said today.


Russia may place nuclear-capable Topol missiles in neighbouring Belarus as a response to a controversial US missile shield in eastern Europe, a Russian defence ministry source was quoted as saying Tuesday.


Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed the idea of Jose Mourinho making a shock return to the club any time soon after the Portuguese indicated he plans to return to England.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti dismisses idea of Jose Mourinho returning to the club


Ipswich Town midfielder David Norris is winning his fitness battle as he nears a return to first team action.


at 10:24 TalkTalk has been fined £3 million for incorrectly billings tens of thousands of customers, Ofcom announced today.

TalkTalk group fined £3 million for over billing thousands


Twilight star Robert Pattinson is allegedly getting ``really annoyed'' with his hoards of female fans.

Robert Pattinson ``really annoyed'' with female fans


German luxury women's fashion label Escada declared bankruptcy on Thursday, contrasting with an upbeat mood after official data showed Germany had emerged from recession in the second quarter.


MUNSTER face the Ospreys this Saturday night at the Liberty Stadium in the knowledge that they have already secured a home semi final in the Magners League as well as the Amlin Challenge Cup.


Police are looking for a man who stole a tip box from a Center City pizza parlor early today and then crashed his getaway car into a SEPTA bus and a hydrant, forcing him to escape on foot.

Man steals tip box, crashes getaway car into SEPTA bus


The Iranian military staged missile exercises today in a move that is sure to further inflame an international row over the country's nuclear capability.

Iranian military stages missile exercises


Fresh snow and continuing icy conditions brought further disruption to travel across the UK on Monday, with Scottish airports bearing the brunt.


ALAMEDA, Calif. Telecommunications equipment maker UTStarcom Inc. said Tuesday it will sell its personal communications division to AIG Vantage Capital, part of AIG Investments, for about $240 million.

UTStarcom to sell division for about $240 million


Benihana Inc., operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today updated development activity for its Benihana teppanyaki and RA Sushi restaurant concepts.

Benihana Inc. updates development activity


Entertainer Michael Jackson has died after being taken to a hospital on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest, according to multiple reports including the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press.


A second foreign rowing official has fallen foul of New Zealand's road rules while attending the 2010 World Rowing Championships held at Karapiro.

Second rowing official falls foul of road rules


Germany's national railway says a Frankfurt-Paris train collided with a garbage truck and two carriages derailed - leaving one passenger seriously injured and nine other people slightly hurt.


In light of the current health, wellness and environmental issues on a global level, AIR MILES for Social Change, one of the most innovative social change inventive providers in the world, announced for the first time at the Clinton Global Initiative America conference the results of efforts in creating shared value.


RDT has reported a 36% year-on-year growth in turnover as it celebrates two decades of trading.


HOSPITALS WILL be shut down if they fail to meet new standards of healthcare, Minister for Health James Reilly has warned.

Hospitals to shut if they 'fail to meet standards'


What would John Locke have thought of US President Barack Obama's speech on Libya?


Ljubljana, 14 May - Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air will return to the Ljubljana airport after four years and a half, connecting it to London's Luton and Brussels' Charleroi at the end of October.


A Plainview couple is finalizing plans to open a movie theater in Port Washington next month.

Plainview couple opening movie theater in Port Washington


Members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation on Friday called for federal disaster relief for Bay State fishermen.

Delegation calls for federal relief for Bay State fishermen


Neve Campbell secretly filed for divorce from her husband John Light five months ago, citing ``irreconcilable differences''.


Turkish jets bombed Kurdish rebel bases in northern Iraq in a series of air strikes last week which killed up to 160 rebels, Turkish officials say.


Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts landed safely at Kennedy Space Center during its first landing attempt Friday morning.


A Preston property tycoon has offered a shop to trial plans to brighten up the city centre.


Amazon.com announced Wednesday it will bring 600 full-time jobs to Goodyear when it opens a new fulfillment center this fall.

Amazon.com to bring 600 jobs to Goodyear


Sir Trevor McDonald is reportedly in talks to leave ITV1's News At Ten at the end of the year.

McDonald 'in talks to leave News At Ten'


Digital marketing agency id8Labs is planning to raise up to $6-8 million through private equity in the next three months.

Id8Labs plans to raise $6-8 million through private equity


Class C No.1-rated Central City won its own quadrangular meet by outpointing Grand Island Central Catholic, High Plains and Ord with a total of 182.


Tunisia has admitted that Saudi Arabia, a haven for foreign autocrats, will perhaps never surrender ousted dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali to face trial at home.

Saudi Arabia will perhaps never surrender Ben Ali:


PAOK Salonika and Rapid Vienna were hit with suspended one-season bans by UEFA on Tuesday after crowd violence before a Europa League playoff match.

PAOK Salonika, Rapid hit with suspended bans


UA elementary education students are learning about ways to appropriately teach about the Holocaust during a conference being held in Tucson this week.

UA students learning to teach about the Holocaust


Chinese police shot and wounded two Tibetan protesters in China last Sunday, and a Tibetan nun burned herself to death the following day, a group advocating self-determination for Tibet said, the latest incidents in months of protests.

China police shoot Tibetans, nun burns to death - group


IBSA leaders have condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes, as it constitutes one of the most serious to international peace and security.

IBSA leaders condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations


So why do women tend to fall for good-looking cads rather than less-sexy men whose temperaments and personalities suggest they would make good long-term mates.


A police officer was struck by a vehicle while chasing a robbery suspect Tuesday evening.


An Abbotsford police officer has pleaded guilty to assault after using excessive force and pushing a shop-lifter into a wall during an arrest in September 2009.

Abbotsford police officer pleads guilty to excessive force


A Memphis man says he found human bones in his Downtown backyard Wednesday afternoon.

Memphis man finds human bone in backyard


US Consulate General Lahore Brian D Hunt Monday said, United States would extend the fullest support to new government in Pakistan.

US to extend support to new government in Pakistan


North Korea has deployed new rocket launchers along its border capable of hitting targets beyond Seoul, a report said Sunday.

N Korea deploys new rocket launchers along border


Jeff Sluman won the First Tee Open for his second Champions Tour victory, closing with a 5-under 67 at Pebble Beach on Sunday for a five-stroke victory over Fuzzy Zoeller and Craig Stadler.


A man suddenly died during a traffic stop in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, police said.


Baron & Budd, PC announced a $17 million damages verdict this week for the families of two mesothelioma victims.

Baron & Budd, PC announces $17 million damages verdict;


Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that it plans to sell its HemoCue diagnostic products business, as part of the company's strategy to refocus on diagnostic information services.

Quest Diagnostics plans to sell HemoCue diagnostic products business as part of its strategy to refocus on diagnostic information services


Academics discussed the nation's sovereignty yesterday at a forum in Taipei called ``Taiwan's Sovereign Status'' organized by the Taiwan Think Tank.

Academics discuss nation's sovereignty at forum in Taipei


They will sign veteran Brandon Stokley, a 35-year old who provides instant credibility.


Barcelona is negotiating a 150 million loan after the club failed to pay some players' wages due to a cash-flow shortage, president Sandro Rosell said.


A former church volunteer charged with raping and molesting two girls over five years ago was sentenced today.


A former Bartlesville reserve police officer has been charged in connection with attempting to stop a female motorist in early April.


Norwegian telecommunications group Telenor ASA said Thursday it has nominated top managers for Indian mobile operator Unitech Wireless.

Telenor nominates managers for Unitech Wireless


England players are pampered and after the ``complete disaster'' of their 2010 World Cup campaign have no chance of winning Euro 2012, former England midfielder Paul Scholes claimed on Saturday.


A new study suggests that higher vitamin C intake may be linked to lower blood pressure.

High vitamin C intake linked to lower blood pressure


David Beckham will play some part in England's friendly against France in Paris on Wednesday, when he will win his 100th cap, manager Fabio Capello said on Tuesday.


US chip giant Intel on Tuesday reported strong first quarter profits on higher sales revenue, with earnings per share up 13 cents, 30% year-over-year.

Intel reports strong first quarter profits;


Democratic candidate Judy Baker says she has raised about $650,000 since July in her bid for Missouri's 9th District congressional seat.

Baker reports raising $650,000 since July


About 100 writers and publishers have decided to sue Baidu.com, China's largest online search engine, for violation of copyright.


First lady Crissy Haslam has planted a pinwheel garden at the Capitol to help start Child Abuse Prevention Month.

First lady Crissy Haslam plants pinwheel garden at Capitol


McLAREN'S Lewis Hamilton blew his rivals away today to win a wet and chaotic British Grand Prix and storm back to the top of the Formula One standings.

Lewis Hamilton wins wet British Grand Prix


Emami is eyeing more than 20% growth in business during the winter period on back of 35% jump in promotional spend.

Emami eyeing more than 20% growth in business during winter


Peabody Energy today announced organizational changes in its administrative, operations and government relations functions to meet the company's ongoing growth opportunities.

Peabody Energy announces organizational changes


The H1N1 or swine flu virus definitely also exists in Indonesia but without the capability to cause a pandemic as the HiN1-A strain found in North America, an expert said.

H1N1 (swine flu) virus also exists in Indonesia : expert


The skeptics are wrong and the cheaters are right--human growth hormone does enhance athletic performance, new research suggests.

Human growth hormone does enhance performance


World No 1 Lee Westwood and eighth-ranked Paul Casey have been labelled chokers by leading American television golf analyst Johnny Miller.

Lee Westwood and Paul Casey labelled 'chokers' by Johnny Miller


Hero Honda said on Tuesday it will go ahead with new launches and continuous spending on brand building and advertisements despite an overall slump in the market.


Home insurance premiums are expected to rise after several years of increased weather-related claims.

Home insurance premiums expected to rise


The Rineyville woman accused of killing her grandmother and then hiding her in a trash can was arraigned Monday morning in circuit court.

Woman accused of killing her grandmother arraigned


The top kill effort to halt the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico has been stopped temporarily because too much of the drilling mug being pumped into the well was escaping along with the leaking crude oil, The New York Times reported.

Top kill stopped temporarily, New York Times reports


LG announced the availability of its next generation 55in OLED TV today, as it gets ready to show it off at CES next week.

Lg announces availability of its 55in OLED TV


Sony has been on an asset selling spree and after we reported earlier that they had sold their Madison Avenue NYC building for $1.1 billion, they have done the same thing but this time it's their Tokyo office.


Israel demolished a Palestinian home in east Jerusalem on Tuesday because it had been built without a permit, officials and witnesses said, a move that drew international condemnation

Israel demolishes Palestinian home in east Jerusalem


Turkish seamless pipe imports continued growing in July on better demand, and first seven month imports increased by 85% yoy, Steel Business Briefing learns from data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute.

Turkish seamless pipe imports up in July


The black bear hunting season on Haida Gwaii is now closed, and won't be open again until next year.


IVG's ``Spiegelinsel'' project in the Old Town of Hamburg -- with the IBM tower building and the tower building for the news magazine ``Der Spiegel'' -- is taking shape.

``Spiegelinsel'' project in the Old town of Hamburg is taking shape


In the Massachusetts race to replace Ted Kennedy in the US Senate, Republican candidate Scott Brown landed several damaging blows against Democrat lightweight Martha Coakley in their final televised debate, but the wild haymaker he unleashed upside the head of RINO moderator David Gergen could prove to be ``the punch heard 'round the world.''


Iran will not compromise on the West's demand to stop enriching uranium to 20 percent, said Fereydoon Abbasi Davani head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.

Iran will not stop enriching uranium to 20 percent;


Paul, Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm advised Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a provider of products and services for United States national security, in the acquisition of Integral Systems, a developer and provider of satellite system command and control software, signal monitoring, telemetry, interference identification, and military range processing products and solutions, for a total consideration of approximately $240 million, payable in cash and shares of Kratos common stock.

Paul Hastings > paul Hastings advises Kratos Defense & security solutions on acquisition of Integral Systems


European stocks were little changed after three days of gains pushed the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index to a 27-month high.


PLANS to ban cheap booze promotions have been welcomed as a deterrent to anti-social behaviour and a boost to Burton's embattled pub landlords.

Plan to ban cheap booze promotions welcomed


Christopher Bollyn, an investigative journalist, says an article published last March in English newspaper The Guardian details how the US military is using the Internet ``to sway public opinion in the world, in this case in the Middle East''.

'US uses Internet to sway public opinion'


European stocks declined, with the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index posting its longest losing streak since August, as Germany failed to attract sufficient bids at an auction of benchmark 10-year bunds.


Bollywood movies superstar, Aamir Khan met US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, at a private dinner hosted by the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Bollywood movies actor Aamir Khan meets Barack Obama


Norton, a Republican, leads Bennet, a Democrat, by a margin of 49 percent to 37 percent, according to a poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports, a New Jersey-based polling firm.


Police yesterday arrested a 55-year-old man who broke into a Moiliili apartment, smoked a cigar and ate some food.

Police arrest man for breaking into Moiliili apartment


Fort Collins may join the list of cities that have banned smoking on restaurant patios.

Fort Collins mulls banning smoking on restaurant patios


Mississippi State defensive end Nick Bell died Tuesday at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

Mississippi State defensive end Nick Bell dies of cancer


A French warship will visit Russia in November, a top Russian Navy official said on Saturday.

French warship to visit Russia in November


Kelly Ayotte has made her first public appearance in New Hampshire as a possible US Senate candidate since leaving the Attorney General's office last month.


Children of eight have been caught with guns amid mounting fears they are being used by gangs.


Lauren Conrad returning to The Hills is surely a possibility, at least that's what Kristin Cavallari told us.


Don Mattingly will manage the Dodgers in 2011 and Joe Torre will step aside to determine his future plans, the Dodgers announced on Friday.