R. Allen Stanford, who was found guilty of leading a $7 billion international fraud by a US jury, was given a sentence of 110 years in prison after a prosecutor stated that he treated his victims like ``road kill.''

R. Allen Stanford sentenced to 110 years in prison


Lady Gaga has announced plans that she will be releasing her forthcoming new album 'ARTPOP' as an innovative app. The 'Marry The Night' singer took to her LittleMonsters.com website to make the announcement explaining that her fans inspired her to create something which focused on images.


A heat warning was issued Wednesday for eastern Riverside County, where temperatures are forecast to exceed the century mark through next week.


New statistics released today by InsolvencyJournal.ie, reveal that insolvency figures increased 9% for July.


Skinny women can build muscle and tone a great body.


The Ohio State Highway Patrol says troopers made 21 percent more felony arrests last year than they did the year before.

Ohio State Highway Patrol makes 21 percent more felony arrests


Auto retailer Lithia Motors Inc. says it sold three more stores this week.


With no one picking the winning numbers for 15 drawings in a row, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $290 million, prompting lottery players to dream big.

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $290 million


But the educational Web site MeetMeAtTheCorner.org offers kids virtual tours of these and other cities without leaving the classroom.

MeetMeAtTheCorner.org offers kids virtual tours of us cities


Oil rose above US$66 a barrel on Friday, recovering from the previous day's drop to an eight-week low, but gains were limited by doubts about the strength of economic recovery and high fuel inventories.


Kosovo police have completed an operation to take control of two contested border crossings with Serbia.

Kosovo police take control of border crossings


Los Angeles, Jul 14 After his split from wife Scarlett Johansson last year, actor Ryan Reynolds is now reportedly dating Charlize Theron.


South Carolina senior safety DJ Swearinger was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night with the 57th overall pick.

DJ Swearinger selected in second round of NFL Draft


British rock band Muse has recorded the official Olympics song, which will be played repeatedly throughout the London 2012 Games.


Russian natural gas monopoly OAO Gazprom plans to raise 90 billion rubles in the financial markets this year to finance its investment program, and it may also consider acquisitions of assets battered by the financial crisis.

Gazprom plans to raise 90 billion rubles this year


Tourists are returning quickly to Egypt and Tunisia after the uprising there, according to the German travel association DRV.

Tourists returning quickly to Tunisia, Egypt


Azerbaijan will open a consulate in Erzurum, the Azerbaijani consul in Istanbul, Hasan Zeynalov, has said.


Mumbai, Sep 10 Megastar Amitabh Bachchan today apologised and sought ``forgiveness'' for certain remarks made by his wife Jaya, in an apparent bid to placate Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and his estranged nephew Raj Thackeray who attacked her for allegedly making anti-Marathi utterances.


Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill has consecrated the restored St.Catherine Catherdral outside St.Petersburg, media reports said on Sunday.

Patriarch Kirill consecrates St.Catherine


Delhi's Ashok Kumar took the round one lead at the 9th TATA Open after firing a whirlwind seven under 59 at the Golmuri Golf Course.

Ashok Kumar takes round one lead with a seven under 59


Texas is on pace to issue the most oil and natural-gas drilling permits since 1985, Barry Smitherman, chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas, said today at CERAWeek, a Houston conference held by IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates.

Texas may issue the most drilling permits since 1985


The General Commission for the Syrian Revolution said that security forces killed one person and injured others in Aleppo on Thursday, Al-Arabiya television reported.

Security forces kill one, injure others in Aleppo


South Korea said Wednesday it wants to provide 55,000 tons of corn to North Korea to help resolve the country's food shortage.

South Korea wants to provide 55,000 tons of corn to North Korea


Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and his cousin pleaded guilty Thursday to a noncriminal charge of disorderly conduct and were ordered to send an apology to the cab driver they were accused of roughing up over 20 cents.

Blackhawks' Patrick Kane pleads guilty to disorderly conduct


Because of its budget woes, the state of Illinois will no longer pay for funerals for the indigent.

State to no longer pay for funerals of the indigent


The traditional summer lull, buyer concern over the state of the economy and further potential house price falls saw mortgage activity drop 12% in August 2010 compared to July 2010, with purchase mortgage applications falling by 10.8% and remortgage applications dropping by 15.3%.


APL, the container shipping unit of Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines , said on Friday it will lower fuel surcharge on trans-pacific routes effective July 1.

Container shipping firm APL lowers fuel surcharge


Two acid splash victims in Kampung Padang Merchang are expected to undergo surgery for a new skin patch tomorrow.

Two acid splash victims to undergo surgery tomorrow


Nickelodeon star Ashley Argota had to ice her wrists after filming the ``Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures'' episode ``Epic Cuffs'' -- ouch!

Ashley Argota had to ice her wrists after filming the ``Bucket & Skinner'' episode


A Philipsburg man, arrested last month on charges he burglarized a hunting camp with five other people while one of them held a gun to a 17-year-old's head, faces a new set of burglary charges in Centre County.

Philipsburg man faces new burglary charges


DSA/Phototech LLC will feature DSA/LED edge lit light boxes and Digital Display solutions which include digital cosmetics displays, LCD touch screens and pop players.


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. Dave Zabriskie won the individual time trial in hot and breezy conditions Thursday to take the Tour of California overall lead in with three stages left.

Zabriskie wins individual time trial, takes lead


Military planes seen flying low over Brazoria County on Thursday afternoon were practicing military maneuvers, Brazoria County officials said.

Planes flying over County were practicing


Sioux Falls police on Wednesday afternoon arrested a man after he tried to steal a woman's purse at a grocery store and grabbed her buttocks, police spokesman Sam Clemens said.

Police arrest man for trying to steal woman's purse


Nick Charles, the veteran boxing broadcaster and one of the sport's true nice guys, is battling advanced cancer.


Toronto - Figures obtained by The Canadian Press show that 61 Ontario 158 public hospitals continue to run deficits.

Ontario public hospitals continue to run deficits


A coach dies in freak accident is making top news headlines tonight, as the Daily Mail reported this Wednesday, March 6, that a beloved high school football coach was killed in a freak accident, impaling himself on a car-park gate outside of the school's stadium.


Goldman is now working on plans for deeper cost cuts that could see up to staff cuts of between 1,700 to 3,000 people, which could be announced on October 18 along with third quarter earnings.


The Eastern Cape woman who chained herself to a chair to get the taxman to refund money owed to her has been paid, the SA Revenue Service said on Monday.

Woman who chained herself up gets refund


Young women are ambitious but worried about making it all happen.


Manchester City have agreed to sign Argentina forward Carlos Tevez on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on their website on Monday, amid reports they also want Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor.


A High Court judge has lodged a police report against a businessman over criminal defamation.

Judge lodges police report against businessman


A vice president for a small business focused on Facebook commerce estimates consumers will buy 40 billion Facebook credits this year.

Consumers will buy 40 billion Facebook Credits this year


THE first Drive Doctors skid pan training course for YFC members will be held next month as part of NFYFC's Drive it Home campaign.

Drive Doctors skid training to be held next month


HEAVY rain of up to 40mm caused havoc last night with the southeast particularly badly affected.


Treasure Beach won the Irish Derby by three-quarters of a length on Sunday, providing more racing disappointment for Queen Elizabeth II.


Seriously, according to sensors on NASA's ACE spacecraft, galactic cosmic rays have just hit a Space Age high.


HOMES narrowly avoided flooding when quick action was taken to stop water gushing from a burst main.


3/12/2008 5:22:02 AM At about 5.15 am Eastern Time, the Canadian dollar strengthened further against its major counterparts.

Canadian dollar strengthens further against majors


Former Sen. Rick Santorum says he's brought his campaign to Missouri because he needs a win in next week's primary.


France's Bourbon, which supplies ships for the oil and gas industry, sees sustained demand for its vessels this year as stable oil prices encourage clients to make substantial investments.

France's Bourbon sees sustained demand this year


247-4537 New principals and assistant principals were appointed to schools across Newport News at Tuesday's school board meeting.

New principals, assistant principals appointed at schools across Newport News


Sony India appoints Kenichiro Hibi as its new Managing Director, who will replace the current MD Masaru Tamagawa.

Sony India appoints new Managing Director


IK Investment Partners has signed an agreement to sell Europris, the leading Norwegian integrated mixed discount retailer focused on non-food retail, to Nordic Capital.

IK Investment Partners to sell Europris to Nordic Capital


Malaysian police arrested three foreigners suspected of robbing and murdering a Japanese businessman at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, investigators said on Thursday.

Malaysian police arrest three foreigners suspected of robbing, murdering Japanese


Henry Banda's lawyer has denounced the Zambian government and accused it of persecuting his client.


Basic SMS text messaging will be a key revenue driver for mobile network operators in the Middle East and Africa over the next five years, helping to offset continuing declines in average revenue per subscriber for mobile voice services in the regions, according to Pyramid Research, the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network

Basic SMS text messaging will be key revenue driver for mobile operators in Middle East and Africa


Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. said Wednesday it plans to buy back up to $20 million of its common stock.


Dayco Products LLC will expand its current operations in Barnwell County, SC The nearly $2 million investment is expected to generate at least 15 new jobs.

Dayco Products expanding operations in South Carolina


Former WBU featherweight champion Derry Mathews returned to winning ways on Saturday night with a win over Kenyan featherweight champion John Gicheru in Liverpool.


Richard Goodman, an exclusive-rights free agent, signed his one-year contract tender today with the San Diego Chargers.


The Chairman of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh''s Economic Advisory Council, C. Rangarajan, has resigned from his post and he is being nominated to the Rajya Sabha, official sources said on Friday.

Economic Advisory council Chairman Rangarajan resigns


Kampala mayor Nasser Sebaggala has sued DP top leaders including the president, John Ssebaana Kizito, the chairman, Joseph Mukiibi, and the acting secretary general, Lulume Bayiga, for delaying the delegates conference.


American tennis player Serena Williams has withdrawn from the semi-final match of Rome Masters due to sore back.

Serena Williams withdraws from Rome Masters


The Holland mom who fled the state with her two children in July has been arrested in Colorado.


1/3/2008 2:30:36 PM Extending a helping hand to poverty-stricken Zimbabwe, which will soon require support from abroad to feed its more than four million people, China has pledged to supply 5,000 tons of food aid this year, according to Deputy Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe Ma Deyun.

China pledges supply of 5,000 tons of food in aid to Zimbabwe ()


Department store operator JC Penney Co. was cut to neutral from overweight by JP Morgan on Tuesday.


Kristen Stewart never really looks comfortable on the read carpet and now we know why; she fears for her life!


Typhoon Pedring will make landfall early Tuesday morning in Casiguran, Aurora, state weather bureau PAGASA said.

Typhoon Pedring to make landfall in Aurora


MARK McNally says only Michael Tidser can decide if a transfer to Rotherham United would be the right move for him.


Michael Jennings has made a stunning debut for Australia with a hat trick of tries.


Social networking site Facebook is the most visited site on the web in April, with 540 million unique visitors, according to the new statistics by search engine Google.


An unprecedented diesel shortage is sweeping through Chinese cities, as numerous enterprises have to resort to diesel fuel to generate electricity to continue operation during periods of forced power outages.

Diesel shortage sweeps through Chinese cities


A second person has died after Monday's small plane crash into a hillside west of Kelowna.

Second person dies after small plane crash


The shootings have left many movie goers anticipating the new batman movie on high alert, which is why local theaters have added extra security throughout the weekend.


Recently obtained documents show one misstep after another in the Colorado wildfire that killed three people.

Documents show missteps in Colorado wildfire


Silver Wheaton Corp. will release first quarter results on Monday, May 11, 2009 prior to market open.

Silver Wheaton to release first quarter results on May 11, 2009;


George's every instinct is wrong, so he decides that doing the opposite must be right!


Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams will miss his third straight game Monday night against Charlotte because of a wrist injury.

Jazz guard Williams to miss third straight game


Commodities ended trading mixed as crude benefitted from a report on China's manufacturing activity.


13 hours, 21 minutes ago in World A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb Monday morning at a police station north of Baghdad, killing at least 10 police officers, police and health officials said.

Suicide attacker detonates car bomb at police station north of Baghdad, killing 10 officers


A crack in a rail on the northbound track between the MBTA's Central and Harvard stations is backing up Red Line traffic and creating ``significant delays,'' T spokesman Joe Pesaturo said.


RepRisk has released a new special report on companies and projects involved in Water Scarcity issues.

Reprisk releases new report on companies and projects involved


Whistler search and rescue teams are resuming a search Monday morning for a missing snowmobiler from Burnaby who reportedly became separated from his group on Saturday evening.

Search resumes for missing Burnaby snowmobiler


BP PLC is recalling 148 employees in Russia due to alleged visa problems, an official said on Tuesday, as pressure mounted against the British energy giant following a police raid on its Russian joint venture and the arrest of an employee on industrial espionage charges.

BP recalls 148 employees from Russia for visa problems


Hollywood actress Jessica Alba announced via Facebook she has given birth to a second daughter.


Trützschler GmbH, Dülmen, Germany, has launched a nonwovens unit as part of a recent company restructuring.


A British artist is to give away 1,000 of his works by leaving them around London for anyone to find.


Alicia Keys launches storytelling app for kids Alicia Keys is launching a storytelling app for kids.


A new farmers market opening in downtown Winston-Salem, a joint venture between Krankies Coffee and Triad Buying Co-op, will be selling locally grown foods starting May 5, officials with the downtown Winston-Salem Partnership said Tuesday.

New farmers market to open in downtown Winston-Salem


Police say they think three recent armed robberies, two home invasions and one commercial robbery, could be connected.

Police think recent robberies may be connected


Hilton Worldwide today reveals new figures which show that one in six of all rooms under construction in Europe carries a Hilton Worldwide brand.

One in six rooms under construction in Europe carries Hilton Worldwide brand


AWR® Corporation, the innovation leader in high-frequency EDA software, announces iMatch™, an automated impedance matching module that works seamlessly with Microwave Office® software.

AWR announces iMatch - an automated impedance matching module


Tribune Co. CEO Randy Michaels resigned Friday, pressured by tales of raunchy behavior that likened him to the ringleader of a college fraternity house.


Openwave Systems Inc. said Tuesday its newly named CEO Mike Mulica has joined the board of directors for the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association.

Openwave's Mike Mulica joins ctia board of directors


Health officials sounded the alarm on dengue cases in the country as it climbed to 22,903 cases and 141 deaths representing an eight percent increase on cases recorded between January to May 7 compared to last year's figures of 21,207 cases and 161 deaths recorded during the same period.


Institutional lenders, led by IL&FS, have sought seats on Maytas Infra board, the infrastructure firm run by Teja Raju, son of B Ramalinga Raju.

Institutional lenders seek seat on Maytas Infra board


Former state Solicitor General Ted Cruz raised over $1.3 million during the first quarter, his campaign announced on Thursday.


Standard & Poors reaffirmed Al Baraka Turk Participation Bank's long term counterparty credit rating of BB / B with a negative outlook, following its recent annual review.

Standard and Poors reaffirms albaraka Turk Participation Bank's credit rating


Analysts are raising earnings estimates for companies at the fastest rate since at least 2004 just as stocks post the biggest losses in 16 months on concern that the economy will sink back into a recession.


Though his birthday is today, Gary Busey celebrated his son's Luke first birthday two days ago.

Gary Busey celebrates Luke's first birthday!


Telenity, a leading provider of next generation converged services platforms and applications for communications networks, announced today that, it will open a regional office in Dubai by January 2009 to serve its existing and future customers and partners in the Middle East and Africa region.


The University of Exeter has appointed a national law firm to provide legal support to the institution on commercial and intellectual property matters.


SCALE 6x, the 2008 Southern California Linux Expo will be held in Los Angeles this weekend.

Southern California Linux expo to be held this weekend


A top bank regulator has been placed on leave pending a Treasury Department investigation into regulators' approval of backdated cash infusions for troubled thrifts.


Ms Daly has resigned from the Socialist Party, which claimed her move was related to her political support for Mr Wallace.


Brazilian jetmaker Embraer has set a Dec. 4 date to break ground on its aircraft assembly facility at Melbourne International Airport.


Israeli aircraft continued to bomb Gaza overnight as the UN urged an immediate end to nearly two weeks of conflict between Israel and Hamas militants.


Around 74 candidates on Saturday filed their nomination papers to contest the National Press Club Elections-2012 against different positions, which is scheduled to be held on December, 26.According to NPC press release, six candidates including Farooq Faisal Khan, Muhammad Nawaz Raza, Kamal Azfar, Naveed Akram, Sharjeel Ahmed Rao and Muhammad Arif Anjum filed their papers for the slot of Presidentship, while six journalists Sanaullah, Zarghoon Shah, Asim Ali Rana, Syed Amir Sajjad, Syed Ejaz Ahmed Shah and Aslam Butt filed their nomination papers for the post of Vice President.Shahyar Khan, Baqar Sajjad, Malik Ejaz Ishaq and Farrukh Nawaz will contest for the post of Secretary.

Around 74 candidates file nominations papers


The Foundation Academy Lions defeated the Deltona Trinity Christian Eagles 23-20 in the high school football season opener for both teams.

Foundation Academy defeats Deltona Trinity Christian 23-20 in season opener


President Obama has called for a moment of silence on Monday for the victims of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona.

President Obama calls for moment of silence


TI Automotive, a supplier of fluid storage, transfer and delivery systems, is planning to expand its operations in Slovakia, to support increased product demand from Hyundai, Kia and PSA Peugeot Citroen.

TI Automotive to expand operations in Slovakia


DocAuto, the leading provider of software solutions for Autonomy iManage WorkSite, announced today the release of OutiM Server 3.1.8.


Sheamus may not have been able to pitch the idea just yet but he's still talking about a potential WrestleMania match against Undertaker.

Sheamus is still talking about a WrestleMania match with Undertaker


Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind apologized late Monday for wearing blackface at a Purim party that he hosted the day before.

Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind apologizes for wearing blackface


As organised labour threatens to shut the nation's economy from Monday, unless the Federal Government reverses fuel price to N65 per litre, Lagos State Government, yesterday, said it expected the impact of the subsidy removal to be positive on Nigerians.

We expect impact of subsidy removal to be positive --


Australian Allan Davis says winning the Tour Down Under with a field including seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is a dream come true.


Australian shares rose 0.6 percent on Wednesday as top banks jumped on talk Europe is about to expand the bailout fund for its debt-troubled countries, although miners fell as copper and iron ore prices weakened.


Abuse of disability parking permits, which grant free parking, is rampant due to weak traffic laws, the newspaper reported.

Abuse of disability parking permits 'rampant'


And now, it has been announced that the Cardinals have reached a deal with first round pick, Cornerback Patrick Peterson along with third round pick Rob Housler.

Cardinals reach deal with first round pick Patrick Peterson, third round pick Housler


In a time when banks are in trouble, new banks are popping up all over town.


New Delhi, Nov 2 The RSS has said the Ayodhya title suit judgement of the Allahabad High Court offers a flicker of hope this Diwali after 482 years to rebuild the Ram temple at the site.

Ayodhya judgement a flicker of hope in this Deepavali:


Qld toddler injured after boat capsizes Updated: 21:26, Friday March 29, 2013 A toddler has been left with head injuries after a boat capsized on the Gold Coast.


Coach Fernando Santos is to leave PAOK Salonika after three years in charge despite the prospect of Champions League football next season.


Sports Interaction has teamed up with Bet Smart Media to introduce a twitter widget that takes real-time information from the Twittersphere and present it right in the heart of the sportsbook.

Sports Interaction introduces twitter widget


The Three Spirits of Yancey Thigpen worked a Christmas miracle at Heinz Field this week in the Steelers win over Green Bay.

The three Spirits of Yancey Thigpen work a Christmas miracle in pittsburgh


Hitch actress Eva Mendes has revealed how she is eager to work with British director Mike Leigh.

Eva Mendes eager to work with Mike Leigh


Michael Lohan, father of Lindsay Lohan, was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of domestic violence in Tampa, Fla.

Michael Lohan arrested for domestic violence


Bank of Ireland has swapped €1.4bn of its junior debt for about half the bonds' face value in a deal that will net the bank about €700m.

Bank of Ireland swaps €1.4bn of junior debt


Lexington police are investigating two weekend home invasions that happened within minutes of each other.


A house fire left a South Sioux City couple homeless Tuesday afternoon.

Fire leaves South Sioux City couple homeless


New Delhi, Sep 11 Dusky beauty Bipasha Basu, known for her bold and sensual image, is playing a Kashmiri girl in 'Lamhaa' and designer Rocky S, who has draped her in the Bollywood movie, says that she has never looked so simple onscreen.


Caddo deputies say a 57-year-old Shreveport woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from her employer, which she later gambled away.

Shreveport woman arrested for allegedly stealing money from her employer


After more than two-and-a-half years and approximately $25 million in repairs and reconstruction, The University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena celebrated its grand reopening on Friday, May 2.

The University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena celebrates grand reopening


AC Milan centre back Alessandro Nesta could play again this season after surgery on a knee injury on Monday showed his problem was not as serious as the Serie A title challengers had feared.

Nesta May play again this season after surgery


Brian Grove, director of corporate development, said that Chesapeake usually tries to hold a public meeting in areas where it is setting up substantial operations.


Prime Minister John Key is urging striking radiographers to exercise restraint during contract negotiations.

John Key urges striking radiographers to exercise restraint


The Fairport Rotary Club will host a pasta dinner from 4 to 7 pm Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Perinton VFW Post on Route 31F as part of the club's involvement in national Make a Difference Day.


Monks living in a Rangoon monastery were harassed by authorities last week after accepting food donations from opposition party members given to mark Martyrs' Day in Burma.


NRIs can claim TDS, But be wary though, as it may take six-eight weeks to obtain waiver certificates.


Liverpool is closing in on signing young Mexican striker Marco Bueno from Pachuca.

Liverpool close to signing Mexican starlet Marco Bueno


A MAN has pleaded not guilty after an attack on two shopkeepers in Hendon last week.

Man pleads not guilty after attack on shopkeepers


Governments around the world, warning against complacency in fighting terrorism, prepared for the chance of retaliatory attacks in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death.

Governments prepare for retaliatory attacks


Islamabad, June 2 Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari says he will not seek another presidential term after his present five-year period expires in September, Xinhua reported Sunday.

Zardari will not seek another presidential term


One day after announcing plans to slash 10 per cent of its global work force, American Express Co. painted a bleak outlook on Friday, saying it does not expect to meet its financial targets until economic conditions improve.


Brandon Marshall told Broward state attorney investigators late last month that his wife did not stab him in a late April domestic violence incident.

Brandon Marshall: 'my wife did not stab me'


James Driscoll, hit 9 under par for 63 in an amazing form and equaled the course record at the opening round of the PGA's Puerto Rico Open on Thursday.

James Driscoll equals the course record at Puerto Rico Open --


Qld nightclub manager falls to death Updated: 02:12, Sunday May 13, 2012 Queensland homicide detectives are investigating whether a Gold Coast nightclub promotions manager fell 31 storeys to his death or was pushed.


Germany is expelling five Libyan diplomats for exercising duress on Libyan exiles, the Foreign Ministry in Berlin said Wednesday, dpa reported.


Azerbaijani mobile operator Azercell has commissioned its new radio base station in Gusar in order to expand its coverage area and increase mobile communication quality, the country's APA news service reported.

Azercell commissions new radio base station in Gusar


Christmas retail sales plunged in the United States, a poll showed Friday, as Japan reported record cuts in production and more signs emerged Spain has entered a recession.

Christmas retail sales plunged in the States


Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero easily won another four-year term as Lansing mayor, according to unofficial election results.

Bernero wins another term as Lansing mayor


BP shares rose by a further 4% in early morning trading to 374.4p - 14.7p since the market open.


The Orioles announced today that they have signed shortstop JJ Hardy to a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season.

Orioles sign JJ Hardy to contract extension


Talex, the speed camera detector supplier based in Kent has been accused of dodgy dealing by its customers.


Match tickets for next month's FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria have gone on sale, 31 days prior to the big kick-off.

Match tickets for FIFA Under-17 World Cup go on sale


Jennifer Lopez and her boy toy Casper Smart were mobbed by a crowd in Brazil as they headed to the set of a talk show where she later appeared.

Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart mobbed in Brazil


Nayantara, one of the top heroines of South India has been banned by Tamil Film Producers Council and the powerful South Indian Film Artists Association from acting in any further Tamil movies.


Hungarian IT company Key-Soft will spend all of its projected 2009 pre-tax profit of HUF 100 million on dividends, the company announced on the Budapest Stock Exchange website on Thursday.

Key-Soft to spend all of 2009 profit on dividends


Rite Aid Pro Cycling pb Shebell & Shebell rider, Bobby Lea finishes track worlds in 7th place.


New Delhi, May 17 Delhi, Odisha, Goa and Haryana are yet to set up remaining special CBI courts, said Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy here on Thursday.

Delhi, Odisha yet to set up remaining special CBI courts


11/3/2011 12:00:11 AM - Angry Birds maker Rovio has announced plans to open stores in China within 12 months.

Angry Birds developer Rovio to open stores in China


The US Senate on Wednesday approved a revised $700-billion financial bailout plan that would authorize the largest financial intervention by the country's government since the Great Depression.

US Senate approves financial bailout plan


BERLIN Official data show that German exports dipped .4 percent on the month in August, compared with the previous month, but were up 26.8 percent over the same month last year.


Security officials and Bomb Disposal Squad personnel have claimed that Mondays twin blasts that rocked Lahores Moon market killing more than 50 people and wounded over 100 others, were suicide attacks.

Lahore twin blasts were suicide attacks:


For the first time since 1966, ACC Basketball Tournament tickets will go on sale to the general public.

ACC Tournament tickets go on sale (psst..to the public)


Indian domestic scrap, semis and longs prices have been fluctuating since the beginning of January though most are in retreat from the highs seen in late December, Steel Business Briefing learns.

Indian domestic scrap, longs prices fluctuating


Eight American civilians have been killed in an attack in eastern Afghanistan, an embassy official and NATO said on Wednesday.

Eight US civilians killed in Afghanistan


Cowboys running back Felix Jones missed practice Tuesday because of hamstring tightness.


NEW YORK - Billionaire Warren Buffett played a duet with Jon Bon Jovi at a charity event in New York.

Warren Buffett plays duet with Jon Bon Jovi


A Martinsville police officer was arrested at a sold-out concert in Hamilton County over the weekend.

Martinsville police officer arrested at concert


Liberty Global announced that Tom Mockridge is to become CEO of Virgin Media upon its proposed acquisition by Liberty, scheduled for June 2013, and subject to stockholder approval.

Tom Mockridge to become CEO of Virgin Media


``What a turnaround we have witnessed yesterday. Opened on a relatively flat note, spot index shown some rigorous buying through out the day, ended up with almost 2% returns. We believe it`sa technical pull back rather than any suggestive buying opportunity and possibility of some more correction should not be rule out. Technically spot index seems to be in a retracement phase of the entire rally from the lows of 5,400 to 6,240. Therefore next level of support could be around 5,930-5,940 where possibility of consolidation couldn`t be rule down. Moreover we believe Q2FY11earnings sessions will act as a trend decider in the upcoming sessions and any positive outcome may leap indices towards its previous highs of 6,357 in a short span of time. On the flip side any negative inflows from global as well as domestic front will shattered the current euphoria however traders may use 5,850 as an opportunity to re-enter,`` said the broking house Mansukh.

Traders may use 5,850 as an opportunity to re-enter:


The Washington Wizards, terrible on the court and troublemakers off it, finally had something go their way Tuesday night when they won the NBA's draft lottery.


Arkansas has hired John L. Smith as its new interim head football coach, the school announced Monday.


Philadelphia police are investigating an overnight shooting in Center City that left one person hospitalized.


The Central Mass Voodoo U-12 girls travel softball organization will hold tryouts for any girls who were unable to make the first set of tryouts.


The part-time DJ was crowned on Thursday night and she said, 'It's a dream come true.


Pakistan has used terror outfits as a hedge against India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said and implied that things might not have completely changed.


As painkiller abuse grows, the FDA is considering tighter restrictions on Vicodin, the nation's most widely prescribed medicine, placing it in the same category as OxyContin and other powerful narcotic drugs.

FDA to consider tighter restrictions on Vicodin


Tony Award-winning Wicked star Idina Menzel will perform with the San Francisco Symphony July 9.

Menzel to perform with San Francisco Symphony


Greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2010 as a result of both economic recovery in many countries after the 2009 recession and a colder winter, according to figures released today by the European Environment Agency.


Unit 5's insurance company may not cover a $1 million lawsuit in the Jon White case.

Unit 5's insurance may not cover lawsuit


Numeric Power Systems, a provider of uninterrupted power supply systems, plans to set up a 1 MW solar energy farm at Palladam near Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, a top company official said.

Numeric power to set up solar energy farm


New Delhi, Nov 13 In restricted activity, coconut oil rose by Rs 40 per tin on the wholesale oils and oilseeds market today on pick up in demand along with firming trend at producing regions.


PayPal announced via its blog today that it has filed a lawsuit against Google and its former executives over the Google Wallet service, which was announced yesterday.

PayPal files lawsuit against Google over Google Wallet


Tokyo stocks closed 1.19 percent lower on Thursday, hit by profit-taking after the biggest one-day percentage gain this year.


AS rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Tomas begins to affect Jamaica, a tropical storm warning remains in effect for the island.

Tropical storm warning remains in effect


Kate Middleton put her new fringe to the ultimate test today as she stepped out in a very windy Cambridge.

Kate Middleton puts her new fringe to the test in windy Cambridge


But in fact it's to some degree accurate - although it's not a deliberate act - to say your government makes you fat.


Suncorp demands flood works in Qld towns Updated: 09:17, Monday May 7, 2012 Queensland's biggest insurer has stopped issuing new policies in two towns that repeatedly flood, urging government to do more mitigation works.


A weapons designer at a Russian defence industry enterprise that makes rifles, grenade launchers and other arms was shot dead on a city street in a contract-style killing, law enforcement authorities and media reports said.


About 50 Oklahoma Air National Guard troops are leaving for a six-month deployment in Kuwait.

About 50 Oklahoma Air National Guard troops leaving for Kuwait


Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have re-signed left-wing Petr Prucha to a two-year contract.


The US national debt hit a record $15 trillion on Wednesday, the Treasury Department said, but at this point, any penny higher than the $14.3 trillion that forced Congress to a made-for-Jersey Shore debt ceiling debate in the summer is going to be a record breaker.


Man's body found in NSW dam Updated: 15:03, Sunday December 9, 2012 The body of a man has been found in a dam north of Sydney, two days after he went missing.


Qatar, the world's biggest natural gas exporter, has raised $5bn with its first sovereign bond issue in two years, capitalising on investors' appetite for safe havens as the European debt crisis destabilises global markets.


A host of stars including US pop star Katy Perry have joined Stonewall's it Gets Better - Today campaign, coinciding with this National Anti-Bullying Week.

Katy Perry joins Stonewall's it Gets Better - Today campaign


A Michigan man has been charged with sexual assault after allegedly groping a woman on a Greyhound bus almost two years ago.

Man charged with groping woman on Greyhound bus


Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver said on Monday they are separating ``while we work on the future of our relationship.''

Arnold Schwarzenegger, wife Maria Shriver separate


Aishwarya Rai recently made Ranbir Kapoor blush at a social gathering when she told her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, how Ranbir Kapoor used to admire her some years back.


French President Francois Hollande said yesterday that he had ``every reason to believe that the hostages are alive'', and that Paris was 'always seeking contacts' to free them.

Hollande believes hostages alive, Paris 'seeking contacts'


A local soldier who died from injuries suffered in Afghanistan was laid to rest Saturday.


Toyota said Monday its China sales fell 2.4% in June from a year earlier to around 59,500 vehicles.


Three apparently misguided killer whales are loitering far up an Alaska river and starting to show signs of stress after three weeks in fresh water, federal fisheries officials said on Thursday.

Three killer whales loitering far up Alaska river


Medical device and equipment supplier Becton Dickinson and Co. said Tuesday it is raising its quarterly dividend to 45 cents from 41 cents.

Becton Dickinson raises dividend to 45 cents


SOUTH African spinner Johan Botha says the doosra should be encouraged, not vilified, as Australia continues to discredit the mysterious variation.

Doosra should be encouraged, not vilified:


German champions Stuttgart sent striker Ewerthon to Spain's Espanyol on loan for the rest of the season Tuesday.


Joseph Morgan Jr. is CEO of Standard Register Co., which has completed its reverse stock split.

Standard Register completes reverse stock split


Microsoft Corp. says it will allow members of its video game community to create and distribute their own Xbox 360 video games as downloads on the Xbox Live Web site.

Microsoft to allow community-created games


Many San Francisco firefighters and police officers spent Christmas morning distributing new toys to thousands of the city's children, including more than 7,000 toys collected at Lefty O'Doul's annual Christmas Eve toy drive.

Firefighters spend morning distributing toys


INDIA has announced the world's boldest nuclear power development plan, saying it could boost its atomic capacity twelvefold by 2050 to end crippling power shortages while limiting carbon emissions.


Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been banned from a club for throwing a glass at Samantha Ronson.


Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger is wrong to ``moan like a drain'' about weakened sides and fixture congestion.


Phil Harris, captain of the Cornelia Marie fishing boat featured on Deadliest Catch, has died in Alaska.

Captain Phil Harris of Cornelia Marie dies


One Direction are being sued for trademark infringement by a low profile Californian rock group who go by the same name, Reuters reports.

One Direction sued for trademark infringement


Actor Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum are expecting their first child in 2013, according to People magazine.

Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum expecting first child


A NORTH-EAST student has died after being hit by a delivery van while riding her bike.


Union Minister for Environment and Forest Jairam Ramesh warned that no mining activities will be allowed in the name of development at any place in the nation including Kudremukh.

No mining activities will be allowed in the name of development:


Aides to the Republican presidential candidate said today that McCain will make a detour from battleground states to appear on ``Saturday Night Live,'' the late-night show that has been a must-watch for many during the political season.

McCain to appear on 'Saturday Night Live'


In a groundbreaking world first, Toronto doctors have used a new technique to repair and rejuvenate injured donor lungs and successfully transplanted them into a patient.


FIRST year Fremantle utility and Essendon premiership player Mark Johnson has announced he will retire at the end of the season.


More than 2 million factory workers went on a one-day strike across Indonesia on Wednesday to demand better benefits and protest the hiring of contract workers, union officials said.

More than 2 million workers strike in Indonesia


Bhatia told CNBC-TV18, ``In the automobile space we have been overweight Mahindra and Mahindra and that is something which has performed very well. I think for the four-wheeler space what needs to be looked at is largest player, Maruti needs to see market share gains and volume growth comes back.''

Bhatia overweight on Mahindra and Mahindra


The Dragon boat festival will be held in Leduc this year due to the condition of the river.

Dragon boat festival to be held in Leduc


During a keynote at the Electronic Entertainment Expo on Monday, Microsoft announced the Xbox One will be available in November for $499.


1 of 2 women injured in a house explosion and fire in Minneapolis has died.

Woman injured in house explosion has died


Finns are voting in municipal elections across the country to choose from 38,500 candidates vying for more than 10,000 seats on councils.


Former Coronation Street actor Geoffrey Hughes has died aged 68 after a long battle with prostate cancer, his agent has confirmed.

Coronation Street star Geoffrey Hughes dies


Lily Allen says she won't work with Mark Ronson again, as she's scared she'll end up sounding like Amy Winehouse.


Washington Street remains closed to thru traffic at Wachter Avenue.


Russian steel maker Severstal announced that it has hired a Baltimore firm to build a renewable energy facility at Sparrows Point steel mill to reduce emissions and energy consumption.

Severstal to build a renewable energy facility at Sparrows Point steel mill


Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Friday that he would like to see the NFL play only two preseason games and expand the regular season to 18 games.

Jerry Jones would like to see NFL expand regular season to 18 games


Stylist to the stars Angel DeAngelis joins the Spa/Salon team of hair artists at Riverspa, 50 South Buckout St., Irvington.

Celebrity stylist Angel DeAngelis joins Riverspa in Irvington


AM Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- and issuer credit rating of ``a-'' of General Insurance Corporation of India.

AM Best affirms ratings of General Insurance Corporation of India


A mortgage broker has been banned and fined £100,000 by the Financial Services Authority for being involved in submitting false applications.


Ronit Roy was not drunk when his Mercedes rammed into a Wagon R in Andheri, Mumbai, on Wednesday, injuring four persons, the police have said.


Rapper Lupe Fiasco has announced his retirement, saying that his first true love was literature and that's where he wants to return to.


Luc Robitaille, the highest scoring left wing in NHL history and the all-time Kings leader in goals, was today selected for the Hockey Hall of Fame that organization announced today on a national media conference call.

Robitaille selected for Hockey Hall of Fame


Visual computing technologies company NVIDIA unveiled on Tuesday new Quadro Plex solutions targeted at scalable visualisation professionals who interact with 3D models and analyse large volumes of data.


Various states have ordered 11,185 buses to boost their urban transport systems under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission.


A Powerball ticket sold in Green Bay is worth $1 million thanks to the game's Power Play prize multiplier.

Powerball ticket sold in Green Bay worth $1 million


Actor Stephen Baldwin was arrested this week in Harlem, New York, for making an illegal U-turn and driving without a license, according to authorities.

Actor Stephen Baldwin arrested in Harlem


A 35-year old tea estate owner was gored to death by a herd of bisons near the famous Sim's Park at nearby Coonoor today.


Two Fort Campbell soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Monday.

Two Fort Campbell soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Peppermint may help in relieving irritable bowel syndrome, which affects up to a fifth of the population.

Peppermint relieves Irritable Bowel disorder


The 76ers have re-signed center Tony Battie to a 1-year deal, an NBA source has confirmed.


A separate FundSource report out yesterday, showed that the retail managed funds industry had contracted in terms of total funds under management in the year to December, losing 5.7% to sit at $19.7 billion.


Everybody's happy and that is making Mr. Saut a little bit nervous:


A man's body was found smoldering along a road near Lake Arthur, just north of Artesia, on Thursday morning.

Body found smoldering on road near Lake Arthur, north of Artesia


INJURED Test speedster Mitchell Johnson has joined English county side Durham in a bid to improve his fitness and start a potential return to the international fold.


``Humanity must preserve itself in order to live for thousands of years,'' Fidel responded to Russian writer Daniel Estulin, author of the Bilderberg Club trilogy, who is visiting Havana.


Big Brown returned to the track on a rainy Tuesday morning, the first time the Triple Crown contender has exercised since sustaining a quarter crack on the inside of his left front foot five days ago.


Australia is imposing new financial and travel sanctions against Iran because of its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.

Australia imposes new sanctions against Iran


State Bank of India, the country's top lender, has cut its key lending rate, or base rate, by 5 basis points, R. Venkatachalam, deputy managing director at the bank, told Reuters on Wednesday.

State bank of India cuts base rate by 5 basis points


October 10 2012, 3:01 PM - Unable to reach an agreement regarding government involvement, BAE Systems and EADs have terminated merger discussions.

BAE Systems and EADS terminate merger discussions


The Financial Services Compensation Scheme warns that prepaid cards and e-payment cards are not covered by the UK compensation scheme.

FSCS warn prepaid cards not covered by the UK Compensation Scheme


The Libyan Government has agreed to revive air link with Pakistan, which is likely to materialise in coming months.

Libya agrees to revive air link with Pakistan


A surprising new study has found that cities trap more carbon dioxide than rain forests.


Harry Potter website Pottermore sold nearly $5 million worth of e-books in its first month -- that works out to around 525,000 books -- and has nearly 7 million unique users, CEO Charlie Redmayne says.

Pottermore sells nearly $5 million worth of e-books in first month


In the cover story of Harper Bazaar's April issue, Bundchen says Tom Brady, her new husband, is ``very naive, almost like a child.''

Gisele Bundchen says Tom Brady is 'very naive, almost like a child'


Genencor CEO Tjerk de Ruiter says, ``As long as they create a mandate, the tax credit will help, but we could live without it.''

``The tax credit will help, but we could live without it'':


Author Philip Jose Farmer died in his sleep Wednesday, according to a message on his Web site.

Philip Jose Farmer, science-fiction writer, dies


Interfax reported that Gazprom and Eni are agreeing the terms of a deal in production assets under which Gazprom will join the Elephant project in Libya and the Severenergia joint venture in Russia.

Gazprom and Eni agree terms of deal on production assets


Power was out to Westar Energy customers in the Montara area on Thursday morning after a delivery truck knocked down two utility poles, authorities said.


San Jose has the nation's lowest housing vacancy rate, with more than 95 percent of housing units occupied, according to On Numbers.

San Jose has nation's lowest housing vacancy rate


Australian act Alarum has released a new music video for the track ``Non-Linear Parallels,'' which can be viewed below.


Democrat Mark Dayton said Wednesday he's cautiously optimistic he'll prevail over Republican Tom Emmer in the latest Minnesota squeaker race, now headed to a recount.

Dayton cautiously optimistic heading to recount


Towers Watson & Co has strengthened its international consulting group in London by appointing benefits financing specialist Barry Perkins.

Towers Watson strengthens its international consulting group in London


DENVER Tyler Ruegsegger scored two power-play goals in the first period and Anthony Maiani tallied three assists as No. 9 Denver defeated Colgate 6-1 on Friday night.


Gloucestershire based campaiging journalist Ben Bamber claims that according to his figures the government makes a profit from the benefit system.


A 53-year-old man has been charged with making a bomb threat last month that prompted the evacuation of the Salt Lake City apartment building where he lived.


Deon Kruis is leaving Yorkshire after four seasons having failed to agree terms on a new deal.


SoulCollage, a method for collage-based self-discovery, is set to offer classes Nov. 13 and 14 in Pacific Grove.

Soulcollage to be offered in Pacific Grove


The University of Maine student who was struck by a car Wednesday evening while crossing College Avenue has been identified and reportedly is recuperating from what police say are relatively minor injuries.


A 27-year-old Floyd man pleaded guilty Tuesday to raping a child in an apparent attempt to get back at the child's father.

Floyd man pleads guilty to rape of child


Josie revealed to John James this afternoon that she thought he was gay when she first came into the house.


City Council approval of vacancy decontrol for mobile home park spaces struck fear for the future in many seniors, veterans and working poor, who make up a large percentage of mobile home residents.

Approval of vacancy decontrol strikes fear in seniors


The Raiders cut defensive tackle John Henderson and guard Cooper Carlisle on Wednesday, freeing up $7 million in salary cap room.


Sexy Latina JESSICA ALBA was left shocked and stunned on US TV on Tuesday night when she learned she's more European than native American.


US Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced on Tuesday that a Fairbanks man was indicted by the federal grand jury in Anchorage, Alaska, for bank robbery.


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress recently that he expected the US economic recovery to continue at a moderate pace, but he expressed concerns about weakness in residential and commercial construction as well as the ``quite weak'' labor situation that has lifted chronic unemployment to very high levels.

Economic recovery to continue at moderate pace


KB Toys, one of the largest US toy retailers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, with a plan to close all its stores and begin liquidation sales in the middle of the holiday season.


ABU DHABI // More than 400,000 diabetics may be suffering from diabetic nerve pain, a study has found.

400,000 diabetics could be suffering from nerve pain


Francis Loh observes that more and more Malaysians are demanding both development and democracy.


The John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, Ill., will open the gates to the public for its 48th season Wednesday, May 2.

John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour, Ill., opens for season May 2


A storm last Saturday that spawned 46 tornadoes that devastated parts of Indiana, killing at least 40 people, led to wind warnings across most of southern Ontario, virtually isolated the north of Dufferin County, and saw Mulmur Mayor Paul Mills to declare a state of emergency Saturday.

Storm Saturday virtually isolated north Dufferin


Fitch Ratings has downgraded its credit rating for three more Spanish regions, three days after it slashed Spain's rating by two notches blaming regional government spending.

Fitch downgrades three more Spanish regions


Once again, Tamil Nadu has retained its second slot in the country in attracting foreign tourists for the year 2011, while it has moved to third place in receiving domestic tourists.

Tamil Nadu retains second slot in attracting foreign tourists


Twenty three South Shore Vocational Technical High School students won medals at the SkillsUSA district competition Feb. 24, and 18 gold and silver medal winners will advance to the state competitions April 2.

South Shore Vocational Technical High School students win medals at SkillsUSA district


Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has described the club's Europa League trip to Greece as a 'nuisance' and will have to rotate his starting XI due to a long injury list.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp describes Europa league as a 'nuisance'


The Duchess of York has been taken to court by three firms in the past year over £21,539 in unpaid bills, according to reports.

Duchess of York 'taken to Court over £21,539 in unpaid bills'


Eminent Australian conductor Sir Charles Mackerras has died, aged 84.


An Abington man has pleaded not guilty to throwing a fatal punch at another man who complained about his aggressive dog.


US cable company Comcast is buying a 51% majority stake in NBC Universal from General Electric for a reported USD13.75bn.

Comcast buys majority stake in NBC Universal


The Palestinians want peace talks with Israel to continue, US envoy George Mitchell said in Cairo on Sunday after the Palestine Liberation Organisation urged president Mahmud Abbas to quit the negotiations.

Palestinians want peace talks to continue:


The Emporia State softball team was eliminated from the NCAA Division II South Central Regional for the second straight season by Angelo State on Saturday.


Electronic Arts and Red Eagle games have announced an agreement in which EA will publish ``The Wheel of Time'', the upcoming fantasy role-playing game.


Whistle-blowing website Wikileaks on Tuesday said it plans to release a CIA document on Wednesday, but provided no other details on the document.

Wikileaks to release CIA document on Wednesday


Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper looks likely to need surgery on his injured knee, but his manager Alan Pardew has stressed it does not signal the end of his season.

Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper may need surgery on injured knee


By : dpa Hanoi - Vietnam announced Tuesday it was devaluing its currency by 2 per cent against the dollar.


After several years in the planning, new continental university initiatives are set to take shape in Africa during 2011.

Continental University initiatives take shape


A tiger has strayed from the Pilibhit forest and reached near Puranpur town, more than eight kilometres away.


Arkelis, a fully owned subsidiary of financial messaging provider Swift, is to unveil its Outsourced Messaging service at SIBOS 2011 in Toronto on September 19th.

Arkelis unveils Outsourced messaging service


A new federal indictment has been filed against a Rutland man already facing charges in connection with a shooting that injured a 17-year-old girl late last.

New federal indictment filed against Rutland man


A 71-year-old bus driver arrested on suspicion of causing a man's death by dangerous driving in a tourist-trap Cotswold village three months ago has had his police bail extended.


Eurozone finance ministers meet today in Brussels to give their final approval to the second Greek bailout.


No one was injured when a single-engine plane slid off the runway at Aurora Municipal Airport Thursday afternoon.


Jesup & Lamont, Inc. , a boutique financial services firm providing brokerage and investment banking services to retail and institutional clients, today announced that it closed $4.2 million in new financings which will primarily be used to expand the brokerage operations of its wholly owned subsidiary Jesup & Lamont Security Corp. Of these financings $2 million was provided by Legent Clearing LLC, in connection with a recently announced clearing agreement.

Jesup & Lamont, Inc. closes $4.2 million in new financings


The Lebanese army says Israel has remotely detonated three spying devices in south Lebanon.

Israel detonates spying devices in Lebanon


Concurrently, AM Best has downgraded the ICR to ``c'' from ``cc'' and most debt ratings of Scottish Re. AM Best also has affirmed the remaining debt ratings of Scottish Re and Scottish Holdings Statutory Trust II and III. All ratings have been removed from under review with negative implications and assigned a negative outlook.

AM Best downgrades ratings of Scottish Re group Limited


A Colerain High School student was charged with raping two children.


British Web Host WebFusion has signed an OEM agreement with CM4all, it was announced recently.

British web Host WebFusion signs OEM agreement with CM4all


's Baton Rouge sit-ins were remembered over the weekend.


CARSON, Calif. - Ahead of the official opening of preseason this Wednesday, Chivas USA announced today that it has signed midfielder Raphaël Wicky, a Swiss International and World Cup veteran, to a new contract for this, his second season in Major League Soccer.

Chivas USA signs midfielder Raphaël Wicky to new contract


OpenNet's fibre subscriber base crossed the 200,000 mark last month, doubling its subscriber base in eight months.

OpenNet's fibre subscriber base crosses 200,000 mark


IBM today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Curam Software Ltd. The company expands IBM's ability to help cities and governments serve citizens better by adopting more intelligent and efficient ways to assess needs, execute social programs, and maximize program results.

IBM completes acquisition of Curam Software


International Monetary Fund /IMF/ experts say the banks in the US and Europe need new capital of more than USD 500 billion to handle the losses, the Dutch news website Dah informs.

Banks in US and Europe need new capital of more than USD 500 billion:


Khalifa University announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with French industry leader Dassault Aviation.

Khalifa University signs MOU with Dassault Aviation


Zimbabwe is set to close its northern borders to refugees from drought stricken Somalia and Ethiopia, according to reports on Tuesday.


SANFORD, Fla. >> A judge on Friday revoked the bond of the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with murdering Trayvon Martin and ordered him returned to jail within 48 hours, saying George Zimmerman and his wife misled the court about how much money they had available when his bond was set at $150,000.

Judge revokes bond of neighborhood watch volunteer


Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel suffered posterior cruciate ligament damage in his right knee during his side's 3-2 win over Manchester City, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday.

Liverpool's Skrtel suffers ligament damage


Lincoln City defender Ian Pearce is set to miss the rest of the season with a back injury.

Lincoln City defender Ian Pearce to miss rest of season


``The Mummy'' star Rachel Weisz was among the big winners at the Laurence Olivier Awards in Britain on Sunday night, March 21, picking up the Best Actress trophy at the coveted theater event.

Rachel Weisz is big winner at Laurence Olivier Awards


A condo fire in Iowa City has displaced 15 people from their homes, but no injuries have been reported.


The US-based Free Range Studios, the creators of popular viral videos like `the meatrix' and `the story of stuff', is exploring the scope for digital marketing in India.

Free Range Studios exploring scope for digital marketing in India


A recent real estate survey suggests that now is the time to put your house on the market.


The leaders of Mexico and five Central American governments signed a free trade agreement on Monday to boost the regional economy, officials said.

Mexico and Central American governments sign free trade agreement


The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned Kawhi Leonard to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League for a medical rehab assignment.

Spurs assign Kawhi Leonard to Austin Toros for rehab assignment


Hospice volunteer training classes are being offered this fall by Mahaska Hospice for anyone interested in learning more about helping someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness or comforting those who have lost a loved one.

Hospice volunteer training offered this fall


Whitney Houston has postponed a further three concerts in her European tour after being hospitalised in France.

Whitney Houston postpones a further three concerts


An inmate at the Warren County Correctional Facility is charged with criminal solicitation after police said he paid a fellow inmate to lie for him under oath in a pending case.

Inmate charged with criminal solicitation


Analysts at JP Morgan say they are local problems and should not derail the global recovery.

Local problems should not derail global recovery


A Mooresville man is accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer after authorities said he pulled over a driver on US Hwy. 21 last month.


An Indonesian maid was jailed five years by the High Court here today for killing her newborn baby two years ago.


``Excalion will enter the studio and start recording the follow up to 'Waterlines' in the end of august.


Mitchell 1 is now offering free online training sessions for its ProDemand repair information software to help customers optimize navigation and get the most out of the product.

Mitchell 1 offers free ProDemand online training


Renault has been told it can keep the 'Zoe' name for its forthcoming electric car model as a judge ruled that girls called Zoe did not face harm or a threat to their private life or dignity as a result.

Renault to keep Zoe name for electric car


THE Isle of Man Post Office has launched a new Christmas Story miniature sheet featuring characters from a BBC TV series which is produced by a company in the Isle of Man.

Isle of Man Post Office launch Christmas story miniature sheet


A youth died in a gang fight between two teams in Orbot VDC of Myagdi district on Thursday.


With the impact he had on the Brewers' recent road trip, Carlos Gomez earned yet another start in center field on Monday against the Reds.

Gomez earns another start in center field


The mayor of the City of Light has honored actress Jane Fonda in a Paris ceremony.

The City of Light honors us actress Jane Fonda in


Cuba has ordered a Chilean businessman to appear in a corruption probe or face a possible arrest warrant.

Cuba orders Chilean to appear in corruption probe


The sheriff and deputies are now wearing small video cameras on their uniforms.


Police are working to identify a body that was found early Tuesday morning in Muscamoot Bay, off Harsens Island.

Police work to identify body from off Harsens Island


Karaikal, an enclave of Puducherry in the Cauvery delta belt of Tamil Nadu, was today declared drought hit.


House Democrats have reserved more than $32 million in ad time in districts across the country, giving an early sketch of the race for control of the House.

House Democrats reserve $32 million in ad time


A public library on Maui will close temporarily because of the state's money woes.


Germany coach Joachim Loew says forward Cacau is unlikely to recover from a thigh injury in time for the World Cup quarter-final match against Argentina on Saturday in Cape Town.


A Canadian who pleaded guilty to terrorism conspiracy for his role in a 2006 plot to supply rebels in Sri Lanka was sentenced in a Brooklyn, NY, court on Monday to time served, the National Post reported.

Canadian pleads guilty to supplying rebels in Sri Lanka


A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Burma near its second-biggest city, Mandalay, killing at least 26 people.


July was the deadliest month for US troops in Afghanistan since the war there started nearly nine years ago, CNN reported Friday.

July deadlies month for US troops in Afghanistan


Lily Collins is all set to play Snow White in the upcoming film, The Brothers Grimm:


Q. We are about to sell our business that we started from scratch nine years ago and wonder how we can minimise our capital gains tax?


Iconic news anchor Walter Cronkite, who helped set the tone of US journalism in World War II, the Kennedy assassination, the moon landing and the Vietnam War, died Friday at the age of 92, his family told CBS News.


The largest bank in India, State Bank of India has been directed by a consumer court in Ahmedabad to pay a fine of Rs 3,000 for insisting a credit cardholder to make payment for bills that were already cleared.


A South Texas state trooper is on suspension after he was charged with bribery, evidence tampering and tampering with a government document.

State trooper charged with bribery, tampering


An Indonesian court upheld the death sentence against a British woman convicted of smuggling $2.5 million worth of cocaine into the resort island of Bali, a court official said Monday.

Indonesian court upholds death sentence for British woman convicted of smuggling cocaine


The hacking group LulzSec is at it again, now reportedly releasing 62000 potential Facebook passwords.

LulzSec releases 62000 Facebook passwords


Emaar Properties has won the 'International Achievement' award at the inaugural Arabian Property Middle East Awards 2008, while Emaar, The Economic City won the 'Best Industrial Development' award.

Emaar Properties wins 'International Achievement' award


SGI, a provider of clustered computing and storage solutions, has appointed Praveen Mandal as senior vice president of engineering.

SGI appoints senior vice president of engineering


He sits on his thrown, with his grovelers, with his spoils, but he is not deserving of his credit as much as another in his land.


An Ambridge man apparently committed suicide by stepping into the path of a train Tuesday evening, according to the Beaver County coroner's office.

Ambridge man commits suicide by stepping into path of train


The new iPad 2 makes incremental but not monumental changes to the iconic tablet device made by Apple.

Apple iPad 2 makes incremental, not monumental changes


Actress and reality star NeNe Leakes remarried her husband Gregg on Saturday at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead, my colleague Jenn Brett told me through her sources.

NeNe Leakes remarries her husband Gregg at Intercontinental Hotel


A woman is recovering after being hit by a car in St. Joseph County early Wednesday morning.


Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 presidential election, and Los Angeles County registrar workers will be staffing registration tables at more than a dozen locations to encourage people to sign up.


After a brief jaunt to South Carolina, Romney returned to New Hampshire last night and warned supporters against complacency over his big lead heading into Tuesday's primary -- and two big debates this weekend.


WBTV has reported that Rutgers University is now looking for a new athletic director.

Rutgers looking for new athletic director


Icelandic electronic group FM Belfast has premiered a new video for single ``DeLorean'' with IFC.

FM Belfast premieres video for ``DeLorean''


Forecasters say Tropical Storm Dora has weakened on its trek over cold Pacific waters off Mexico, and it will likely become a tropical depression later in the day.

Tropical Storm Dora weakening in Pacific off Mexico


``I've always wanted to finish what I started.''


There will be five new series coming to Adult Swim, the new schedule will also add encore presentations of the Fox hit show 'Bob's Burgers' to the late-night round-up.


Nottingham Forest have appointed Frank Clark as the club's new chairman following the resignation of Nigel Doughty.

Nottingham Forest appoint Frank Clark as chairman


Energy and environment solutions provider Thermax said on Wednesday it had settled a legal dispute with unlisted Purolite International, sending its shares up more than 3 percent on the news.

Thermax settles legal dispute with Purolite


Nicolas Kiefer steered Germany to a 2-1 lead over Austria in their Davis Cup world group first-round tie on Saturday when he partnered Philipp Kohlschreiber to a four-set win over Alexander Peya and Julian Knowle.

Kiefer steers Germany to 2-1 lead over Austria


A story of family secrets, the love between two sisters and their brother and a drive to help others came to a close on Tuesday when Eunice Kennedy Shriver died at the age of 88.


Stormers flanker Schalk Burger was suspended for two matches on Wednesday after being found guilty of ``an act contrary to good sportsmanship'' by a Super 14 disciplinary committee.


Most European stocks declined as the region's debt crisis intensified and a report showed US home prices rose less than forecast in September.

Most European stocks decline as debt crisis intensifies;


As a vegetarian I am hesitant to comment on chickens, but do feel that the chickens hatched by incompetent governance would be coming home to roost in early 2011, and would have their impact on stock market performance.


UK Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron leave 10 Downing Street to go to the Royal Wedding.

David Cameron and Samantha Cameron leave 10 Downing Street


The local real estate market remained soft in the month of August, according to the latest figures released by the Multiple Listing Service of the Chattanooga Association of Realtors.


Police have apologised to fast food franchise owner Restaurant Brands for saying they were too busy to investigate theft by staff.


Coalition claims that the spending review was fair have been dealt a heavy blow as a leading economics think-tank insisted the cuts would hit the poorest harder than most of the better off.


The Cody Ventures Corporation announced its new stock symbol and a reverse split to the public today.

Cody Ventures announces new stock symbol and reverse split


Unlike when the Green Bay Packers had a different starting quarterback, I never cringe when QB Aaron Rodgers decides to throw it deep.


``Rude Boy'' singer Rihanna was reportedly rushed to hospital after a recent gig in Switzerland.


CME, the world's largest futures exchange, will halve its electronic trading times in a move that could lessen the threat from a planned new exchange backed by some of the world's largest derivatives dealers.


The Senate is poised to wrap up the legislative week Thursday with two votes: on the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor and on the House-backed ``cash for clunkers'' measure.


Oil fell towards $38 a barrel on Wednesday on expectations that deepening global recession would reduce oil demand.


Thousands gathered for the opening of the Harry Potter theme park at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida on Friday where fans were greeted by the films' stars, including Daniel Radcliffe.

'Thousands gather for opening of Harry Potter theme park'


Once the shadowy and violent domain of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, Medellin has undergone a renaissance over the last decade due to enlightened civic policy and public works, offering government officials proof that urban decline can be reversed.


Oil was steady above US$83 today as energy markets shrugged off credit rating downgrades for southern European countries, encouraged by signs that US demand will improve this summer.

Oil steady above US$83 as market shrugs off downgrades


Chris Webber joins Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell at Staples Center, talking Celtics, Clippers and the Fab Five.

Chris Webber talks Celtics-Clippers and the Fab Five


Motorists should see pump prices slide again after they spending a little more to fill their tanks over the Labor Day weekend.


Canadian rock entertainer and band member of Styx, Gowan will play two shows at Fallsview Casino, as part of the May 2010 concert lineup.


An Attalla man has been charged with breaking into several cars in the Camp Sibert area of Attalla in September, Police Chief Joe Hereford said.


Trustee boards must adopt a more business like mindset to ensure schemes are run effectively, the Pensions Management Institute says.

Trustees should adopt more business like mindset


Sharif poised to form next Pakistan govt Updated: 14:40, Sunday May 12, 2013 Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has appealed to all parties to join him in tackling Pakistan's major problems after securing victory in historic elections that defied Taliban violence.


Public secondary teachers have ratified a provincial ``framework'' agreement.

Secondary teachers ratify provincial framework


An asbestos supervisor who admitted to improper asbestos removal from Mattison Avenue Elementary in June 2002 was sentenced Jan. 11 in federal court in Philadelphia.


Mysore, Apr. 7 - Sri Rama Sene Chief Pramod Mutalik and 11 of his supporters, who were arrested in city yesterday, have been remanded to judicial custody till Apr. 13.

Pramod Mutalik remanded to judicial custody till


British Airways yesterday said it is in merger talks with Australia's Qantas, signalling further consolidation in an industry desperate to cut costs in the global economic downturn.

British Airways says it is in merger talks with Qantas


A former Scotland Yard detective charged with perverting the course of justice following an axe murder 21 years ago has been remanded in custody.


The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement's agency says the Barbadian co-founder of an illegal drug company has been jailed for three years for conspiracy and sale of misbranded drugs.

Barbadian co-founder of illegal drug company jailed for three years


Garrison Keillor, host of public radio's ``A Prairie Home Companion,'' has endorsed Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president, Obama's campaign announced Sunday.

Garrison Keillor endorses Obama for president


A 45-year-old Gillett man was killed late Saturday night in a one-vehicle crash in South Creek Township in Bradford County.


The cheese roll tumbled on in Gloucester, UK today.For the past 200 years, participants have enjoyed chasing Gloucester cheese down a steep hill in Brockworth.The official event was cancelled this year after serious health and safety fears were raised.But these cheese rebels could not be stopped.Runners careered down the treacherous incline yesterday chasing a seven-pound wheel of double Gloucester cheese.Officials worry that any unofficial cheese-rolling event could jeopardize the future of the centuries-old tradition.


The strike called by Nepal Night Business Entrepreneurs' Association and the Nepal Restaurant Entrepreneurs' Association today disrupted traffic in Thamel and Sorakhutte.

Strike disrupts traffic in Thamel, Sorakhutte


Celtic made it through to the League Cup Final thanks to a 3-1 win over Falkirk in an entertaining semi final.

Celtic make it through to League Cup final.


Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's most likely next president, on Friday finally unveiled his economic programme just two weeks before presidential elections, laying out a liberal-sounding platform that aims to improve Russia's legal system, crack down on corruption and diversify the economy.


Time Warner Cable customers could get a refund because of the power outage, but there are some stipulations.

Time Warner cable customers may get refund


US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 55 fugitives and immigration violators in North Carolina last week, according to ICE spokesman Ivan Ortiz.

US immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests fugitives


Sigi Schmid has been named the first coach of the Seattle Sounders FC after leading the Columbus Crew to the Major League Soccer championship last month.

Sigi Schmid named first coach of Seattle Sounders


TeleCable plans to launch its services in the Extremadura region at end-2011.

TeleCable to launch services in Extremadura region


Not to be outdone, fellow South Korean manufacturer and heated rival LG is set to debut a 5in ``unbreakable and flexible'' display this week.

LG to debut 5in 'unbreakable and flexible' display this week


FIS, a provider of banking and payments technology, has unveiled a new low-cost, prepaid electronic financial account solution that enables consumers to make electronic deposits and payments as an alternative to a traditional demand deposit account or general-purpose reloadable prepaid card.

FIS unveils new prepaid electronic financial account solution


George Clooney's former ladylove Sarah Larson cheated on him with a media mogul while they were dating, it has emerged.

George Clooney's ex Larson cheated on him


A woman found unconscious in a house two days ago has died in hospital.


Direct Edge, ranked among the four largest US stock exchanges, announced it would expand its connectivity to dark pools, as the group moved to capture more trading flow.

Direct Edge to expand connectivity to dark pools


President Barack Obama says he would have no hesitation ordering women into combat and explained that, as a practical matter, they're already serving that role.

President Obama says he has no hesitation about ordering women into combat


For the present, there is no necessity to cancel majority election system in favor of proportional representation, member of RPA parliamentary faction Rafik Petrosyan told reporters in Yerevan.

No necessity to cancel majority election system --


New Delhi, June 10 The Delhi High Court has said that children who depose as witnesses in a criminal trial should be examined carefully or else it could lead to injustice.

Child witnesses should be examined carefully:


A Hull woman was seriously injured and airlifted to an Atlanta hospital Tuesday following a collision with an Oconee County school bus on Georgia Highway 316, according to the Oconee County Sheriff's Office.

Hull woman injured in collision with Oconee school bus


A school teacher has been arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student at Gairar in Bageshwar district, filming the act and later circulating the MMS, police said on Thursday.

Teacher arrested for raping student, circulating MMS


A Fargo man was sentenced to two years in prison for vandalism last April at a hockey arena under construction.


Border Patrol agents in South Texas have rescued 14 illegal immigrants and found the bodies of seven others amid hot weather over the past week.

Border Patrol in South Texas rescues 14 immigrants


Mumbai, Nov 7 A 23-year-old law student today fell to her death from her 11th floor residence in south Mumbai while talking to a friend on her mobile phone, police said.

Student falls to death from 11th floor in south Mumbai


A top Homeland Security official in Boston was accused Friday of repeatedly hiring illegal immigrants to clean her home, even warning one not to leave the country `` 'cause once you leave, you will never be back.''


Designer Tommy Hilfiger is reportedly planning to invest in 'Project Runway' judge Michael Kors, saying it would be 'crazy' not to.

Designer Tommy Hilfiger to invest in Michael Kors?


Ann Romney wore a $990 blouse on a morning TV show Tuesday and the media want to make sure you know about it, because oh no, she didn't.


Hundreds of people were evacuated from a retail park in Ayrshire after it flooded.

Hundreds evacuated from retail park floods


Central American leaders will push the US to slow a flood of deportations when Vice President Joe Biden meets with them Monday, promising a ``new day for relations'' with a region that has felt ignored.

Central American leaders pushing for US to slow flood of deportations


New Delhi, Sep 1 Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday said some armed camps do exist in West Bengal and it was for the state government to look into the matter.


Mumbai, Feb 19 The Forex and money markets are closed today on account of 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti'.


Vladivostok, Feb 23 North Korean coast guards seized a Russian commercial ship Saturday morning and convoyed it to a North Korean port, a Russian rescue coordination centre spokesman said.

North Korean coast guards seize Russian ship


Internet video ads, long a sideshow in the online advertising market, are gaining in importance to marketers and Web publishers as they look to capitalize on consumers' changing viewing habits and tap a $70 billion television market.

Internet video ads gaining importance amidst marketers and Web publishers


Publicly traded Ubiquiti Networks Inc. has added Bill Gurley, a general partner at Benchmark Capital, to its board.

Ubiquiti Networks adds Bill Gurley to board


Devils Lake police have arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of a longtime teacher at the North Dakota School for the Deaf.

Devils Lake police arrest suspect in stabbing death


Unemployment in Spain fell for the first time in 14 months in May.


Prime Minister Hariri must not bow to pressure from the opposition to step down.


Kesha has revealed that she has taken to naked painting in a bid to break the boredom on tour.


The euro gained strength in early European trade Wednesday as the 15-nation common European currency bought $1.4091, up from $1.4087 in late New York trading Tuesday.


China donated a consignment of medicine against malaria to the Comoros on Saturday to help the nation eradicate the disease.

China donates medicine against malaria to Comoros


Sesame Street producers should have resisted 'Pox News' joke PBS ombudsman Michael Getler weighs in on a Sesame Street joke from an episode that ran a couple times in 2008 -- apparently without much controversy -- but recently ticked off viewers when it aired again last week.


Second-ranked Novak Djokovic of Serbia split with American coach Todd Martin on Monday, but says he will continue to work with Marian Vajda.


Three were arrested early Saturday morning on burglary charges, according to a release from the Boyd County Sheriff's Department.


Pakistan has upgraded its air defence system on the Afghan border to make it capable of shooting down aircraft, after NATO strikes killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, a security official told AFP on Friday.

Pakistan upgrades air defences on Afghan border


An audit finds school districts missed out on $40-million in energy savings, because of choices made in upgrading facilities.


The Regional Institute of Policy Research and Training, a Peshawar-based non-governmental organisation, has said that the Malakand operation affectees were still faced with a host of problems that needed to be redressed forthwith.

'Malakand operation affectees still faced with problems'


Former first lady Nancy Reagan was released Tuesday from a hospital, two days after falling at her Bel-Air homeReagan, 86, was released from St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica and was ``very happy to be back in her home,'' her spokeswoman Joanne Drake said in a statement to The Associated Press.


Jesus said ``I am the way...no one comes to God but through me''.


Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks will appear on NBC's ``America's Got Talent'' Wednesday, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Stevie Nicks to appear on 'America's Got Talent'


Democrat Barack Obama has been elected president of the United States, becoming the first African-American elevated to the White House.


WikiLeaks has battled to stay online after Sweden issued a new arrest warrant for founder Julian Assange.


Six Yemeni soldiers have been killed and nine wounded in overnight clashes with suspected al-Qaeda gunmen in the southern province of Abyan.


On her relationship with her daughters: ``The only thing I know I've done 100 percent right is be a good mother. I'm proud to say I'm the best mom I know. People say to me, 'What is your brand identity?' And I say, 'I'm a global mother.'''

Sarah Ferguson: ``I'm the best mom I know''


Dassault Falcon will offer the Aircell High Speed Internet system aboard its entire fleet of business jets, Aircell announced Wednesday, including the Falcon 7X, 900LX, 900EX, 900DX, 2000LX and 2000DX.

Dassault Falcon to offer Aircell High Speed Internet


Desperate to bounce back after a ``devastating'' start to the Queensland 300, Holden young gun Will Davison returned fire to V8 Supercars series leader Jamie Whincup by taking out the second and final race at Ipswich on Sunday.

Holden young gun Will Davison returns fire to Jamie Whincup


Cardamom prices surged by Rs 12 on Tuesday in an auction conducted at South Indian Green Cardamom Company Ltd, Kochi.

Cardamom prices surge by Rs 12 at auction


YAOUNDE, Cameroon Members of Cameroon's ruling party say the longtime leader will run for re-election after nearly 30 years in office.

Cameroon: longtime leader to run for re-election


Bank of Moscow, Russia's No.5 bank by assets, mounted a takeover defence against state-controlled VTB on Friday by seeking to reverse a decision to propose a VTB executive as the bank's new CEO.

Bank of Moscow mounts takeover defence against VTB


Actor George Clooney has reportedly agreed to return to ER, the television show that launched his career, for its final season.

George Clooney 'agrees' to return to ER for final season


Hannaford Supermarkets across New England are recalling the 85 percent lean ground beef packages, produced by Cargill Beef, for possible salmonella contamination.

Hannaford Supermarkets recalls ground beef


Hutchison Telecom will sell its Thai business to CAT Telecom, the Nation reports quoting CAT president Phisal Jorpocha-udom.

Hutchison Telecom to sell Thai business to CAT Telecom


Arkansas lottery officials say the games sold more than $1.2 million worth of scratch-off tickets the first day they went on sale.

Arkansas lottery sells more than $1.2 million in tickets during first day


The title of Queen's Counsel will be restored through legislation that will be introduced to Parliament this year, says the Attorney-General, Chris Finlayson.


The last trial session of Kahrizak defendants was held on Monday and the rulings will be issued within ten days.

Last trial session of Kahrizak defendants held


Chinese mainland pork exports in the first four months of this year declined sharply due largely to mounting pig raising cost according to figures from the General Administration of Customs, which stated that in the period January to April, mainland China exported 24,000 tonnes of pork, a decrease of nearly 55% compared with the same period last year.


Police found a father and son dead in their home on River Road, and a woman sharing their home was promptly arrested and charged for their shooting deaths.

Police find father, son dead in matoaca home


Juniper Networks, a US based provider of high-performance networking, introduced its new data center infrastructure solutions designed to advance IT initiatives for data center consolidation, server virtualization and sustainable information technology.

Juniper Networks introduces data center infrastructure solutions


Nine persons including four of a family were killed in road accidents in Narayanganj, Sylhet and Habiganj districts yesterday and Thursday.


Mobile penetration in Nepal has increased to 45 percent in late 2011, with mobile subscriber numbers having increased fivefold in four years.

Mobile penetration in Nepal increases to 45 percent in 2011:


IDdesign, the popular up-market furniture and home accessories retailer, has opened the doors of its newest UAE store in Dubai's newest mall - Mirdif City Centre.


The student of a private engineering college here died after eating hostel food, leading to the arrest of three college officials, police said on Friday.


Former Union home secretary GK Pillai has said Irom Sharmila must ``reach out to people across the country'' like Hazare to make her cause known.

'She must reach out to people across country'


New Delhi, Sept 6 NDA constituent Shiv Sena, which opposed the bill for quota in promotion for SCs/STs in government jobs in Rajya Sabha today, said it will continue to oppose reservation of any kind on caste or religious lines.

Sena to oppose reservation on caste or religious lines


Half of EU countries are failing to tackle hate crime, thereby violating European conventions, by not keeping track of offences linked to race, religion or gender, a report said on Tuesday.

Half of EU failing to tackle hate crime: report


A St. Louis Park woman has been charged with stabbing her boyfriend with two steak knives and threatening to kill him last week.

St. Louis Park woman charged with stabbing boyfriend with steak knife


Two second-half strikes by Ranty Martins enabled Dempo beat Mahindra United 3-2 in the ONGC I-League at the Nehru Stadium here on Monday.


Former President APJ Abdul Kalam will deliver the inaugural address at a three-day international symposium on ``Energy Challenges in the New Millenium'' on April 27, organised by Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, in association with New Center on Renewable Energy Technologies.

Kalam to deliver inaugural address at international symposium


'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria filed for divorce on Thursday after discovering ``hundreds of texts'' from another woman on husband Tony Parker's phone.


A KOGARAH man, 25, who allegedly bit a policeman on the thigh and tried to remove his gun during an arrest faced Parramatta Local Court today.


Columbus residents must now clean up after their pets, even on their lawns if neighbors are poop-a-phobic.


Jim and Rosemary Smith say the vacant home next to them has become an animal house.


With Indian Army Chief Major General Deepak Kapoor stating that 26/11 was a test of patience, Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Kayani on Thursday hit back and said that Pakistan is ready to face to any challenge and has kept all options available.

Pakistan is ready to face any challenge:


ICM of Colwich has laid off 25 more employees, the latest in a string of cuts dating to 2008 as ethanol industry growth stalled.


A historic class-action settlement involving Roman Catholic priests accused of abusing young boys in Nova Scotia will proceed after clearing a final hurdle, a lawyer for the victims said Friday.

Settlement with ns priests accused of abuse to proceed


A Florence man is facing some serious charges, after allegedly cutting another man across the neck and chin.

Florence man charged with cutting another man across the neck


A suspected al Qaeda militant died on Friday in a botched suicide attack on an intelligence office in southern Yemen after his explosives detonated prematurely, security officials said.

Al Qaeda militant dies in botched attack in Yemen


Kid Rock sent fans into a frenzy when he joined Bon Jovi for a special impromptu show on stage.


A Bristol man was killed early Monday in a single car crash on Redstone Hill Road.


Los Angeles County authorities say two burglary suspects have been arrested after their alleged getaway truck got stuck in the dirt.

Burglary suspects arrested after truck gets stuck


AP January 26, 2013 Russian police detained 20 gay rights campaigners and militant Orthodox Christian activists Friday near the country's parliament as it overwhelmingly backed a bill that would ban ``homosexual propaganda.''


Cianbro has acquired a steel fabrication facility in Massachusetts that will significantly increase its capacity, expand its services and allow the company to pursue bigger projects.

Cianbro acquires a steel fabrication facility in Massachusetts


The Dighton Public Library is hosting ``A History of Fenway'' on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 1 pm at the lower level of Dighton Town Hall, 979 Somerset Ave.

Dighton Public Library to host ``a history of Fenway''


Siemens has opened a wind power training centre in Bremen, Germany, for customer personnel and wind turbine service technicians.

Siemens opens wind training centre in Germany


A ship carrying 250 passengers and 17 crew members sank in rough seas in waters off Baturoro in Majene regency, West Sulawesi, on Sunday.

Ship carrying 250 sinks in rough seas off West Sulawesi


A hotel worker stabbed a man through the heart and left him for dead in the street, a court heard.

Hotel worker stabbed man through heart, court hears


The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the highly anticipated luxury resort at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, officially opened its doors to the public at 8 pm on December 15.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas opens its doors


Hundreds of Missouri residents could be denied mental health services under spending cuts approved Wednesday by a Senate committee trying to close a projected shortfall in next year's budget.

Hundreds could be denied mental health services under cut by Missouri Senate committee


The US has deployed several Predator drones to Niger in support of French forces in Mali.


Police say son shot uncle then father Updated: 15:42, Tuesday March 19, 2013 A man shot his uncle before leaving and returning to the family farm to shoot his father, a Melbourne court has heard.


Benefitfocus today announced that Howard County Public School System has selected Benefitfocus for online enrollment, benefits management and communication technology.

Howard County Public school system selects Benefitfocus


Heidi Montag, famous for starring on reality television show ``The Hills,'' appeared on ``Lopez Tonight'' to promote a new VH1 reality show she will be on called ``Famous Food.''

Heidi Montag to appear on new reality show


HAVANA, Cuba, Jun 25 Prima ballerina assolutta Alicia Alonso will be honored this week in South Africa by several ballet companies from around the world, during a special gala to celebrate the 60th anniversary of her debut in the main role of Giselle, of which she made a masterly creation.

Alicia Alonso to be honored in South Africa


Yahoo Inc. reported its earnings for the 4th Quarter of 2011 after the market closed today and posted a quarterly profit of $296 million, or 24 cents a share, compared with earnings of $312 million, in the same period a year ago.


Petra Nemcova has called off her engagement to Jamie Belman, just two months ahead of their wedding.

Petra Nemcova calls off engagement to Jamie Belman


USARAD.com, one of the fastest growing national sub-specialty radiology and teleradiology firms, has passed an unannounced Joint Commission inspection, underscoring its ongoing efforts to ensure the highest quality reading service for all clients.

USARAD.com passes unannounced Joint Commission inspection


Last Tuesday, Judge Marsha N. Revel ruled that Lindsay Lohan disobeyed the terms of her probation in a drunk driving case and sentenced her to 90 days of imprisonment.

Lindsay Lohan sentenced to 90 days imprisonment


AP Writer A Mexican drug kingpin who led a fearsome cartel for more than a decade pleaded guilty Friday to US drug and racketeering charges.

Mexican drug kingpin pleads guilty to US charges


MySpace co-founder Chris DeWolfe is stepping down as chief executive of the social network, MySpace owner News Corp. announced on Wednesday.


PTI / London September 30, 2012, 06:35 Actress Emma Watson says her ``Harry Potter'' co-star Tom Felton broke her heart as she had an unrequited crush on him when she was 12.


SAN DIEGO -Guillermo del Toro will direct a new movie remake of Disney's ``Haunted Mansion.''

Guillermo del Toro to direct new `Haunted Mansion'


Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba says she felt like a princess as she walked the ramp for fashion designer Ranna Gill on the concluding day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week here Monday.

I felt like a princess walking the ramp:


Israeli soldiers raided two Palestinian television stations in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, seizing transmitters the military said were interfering with air traffic communications.

Israel raids Palestinian television stations


ICM is reorganizing its literary department, hiring Nick Harris to co-head the books-to-film division, which he'll run with freshly promoted Josie Freedman.


Glasgow-based post-electro outfit Errors have announced an October UK tour, following on from the release of their third album 'Have Some Faith in Magic' earlier this year.


A former Augusta tax preparer was sentenced last week for her involvement in filing fraudulent tax returns.

Former Augusta tax preparer sentenced for filing fraudulent returns


The VVIP chopper deal and PJ Kurien controversy are expected to dominate proceedings in Parliament Friday, practically the first working day of the budget session after the President's address on Thursday.

Chopper deal, Kurien controversy to dominate Parliament


Hal David, whose simple, heartfelt lyrics made a perfect fit with Burt Bacharach's quirky melodies and resulted in dozens of hit songs, including Do You Know The Way To San Jose and Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, has died at 91.


Winnipeg police said a male suspect faces charges after a laser pointer was aimed at the police helicopter early Thursday.

Suspect faces charges after laser pointer aimed at police helicopter


Hundreds of people shouting ``Death to Israel'' gathered in Kandahar city Monday to protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza.

Hundreds in Kandahar city protest against Israel


A woman on a flight from Phoenix to Minneapolis was stung by a scorpion sometime during her trip Monday.

Woman at Minneapolis Airport stung by scorpion


Parents who stop their children from testifying in court is a problem for the police.

Parents stop their children from testifying in court


The Indiana Pacers say Danny Granger will have left knee surgery and miss the rest of the season, leaving them without one of their best offensive players for the postseason.

Granger to have knee surgery, miss rest of season