A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 494 in Mendota Heights Friday night.

Pedestrian killed after being struck on I-494


Strategic partners are shunning Air Zimbabwe because of the national airline's bad image and a terrible balance sheet, a Cabinet Minister has said.


India on Sunday successfully tested a ballistic missile interceptor from a defence base in Orissa, an official said.


CLIMATE change kills about 315,000 people a year through hunger, sickness and weather disasters, and the annual death toll is expected to rise to half a million by 2030.


Jones, who was CEO from 2000 to 2008 and is now running for Congress, took the stand in a 2004 discrimination case brought by four former county Parks and Recreation Department managers against him and four other former employees.

Vernon Jones takes stand in discrimination case


French hotel giant Accor has reported seeing a ``gradual'' recovery in room rates in the first half of the year.


India will add roughly 200 million mobile subscriptions this year, to overtake China as the world's largest mobile market in 2012.

India to overtake China as world's largest mobile market


Jamestown at Poquoson, one of the better early season baseball showdowns in the Bay Rivers, has moved to Monday.

Jamestown-Poquoson baseball showdown moved to Monday;


Three Yakima police officers accused of improper conduct have been suspended without pay in a disciplinary action that falls short of what had been sought by the city's acting police chief.

Three Yakima officers suspended without pay


The installation of free central heating systems in the Outer Hebrides and Northern Isles is to be speeded up, the Scottish Government announced last night.

Installation of central heating to be speeded up


GOVERNMENT offices, the courts and Tynwald have been evacuated after a fire alarm went off this afternoon.


Online US TV platform Hulu, the NBC Universal and News Corp joint venture, has removed its content from CBS-owned rival TV.com.


Laws stands by abused woman interview Updated: 15:47, Thursday March 21, 2013 Broadcaster John Laws is standing by a live interview in which he asked a woman whether the decade of sexual abuse she was subjected to was her fault.


Stan Kroenke maintained his silence at Arsenal's AGM when questions were directly raised as to the intentions of the American billionaire investor.


A Coast Guard officer has been convicted of three misdemeanors for passing confidential information on illegal immigration investigations to a former girlfriend.

Coast Guard officer convicted of passing confidential information


Polls have opened in Kyrgyzstan for a referendum on the country's constitution.


Gov. Pat Quinn is heading to Israel next week for what his aides are describing as an educational mission.


His aim is to keep his rhythm going and for that he wants to play in the upcoming Irani Trophy match against Ranji Trophy champions Rajasthan, if he is selected in the Rest of India team.


Williams is going to have arthroscopic left knee surgery tomorrow and will be out until right around the start of the season, Stan Van Gundy told the media today.

Magic guard Jason Williams to have knee surgery


Music mogul Simon Cowell says he would love to have children provided he stays faithful to one woman.

Simon Cowell would love to have children


State insurance regulators are defending their corrective actions against health insurers accused of dropping sick patients from policies.

Regulators defend actions against health insurers


Interest rates are set to rise in order to slower inflation which could soon become uncontrollable.


Nick Dougherty shot an 8-under 63 Thursday to lead Rory McIlroy by two shots after the first round of the European Masters.


'Darksiders II' tops video game titles in August US retail sales of new video game hardware, software and accessories fell for the ninth straight month in August, according to research firm NPD Group.


Reality TV star HEIDI MONTAG is showing off her plastic surgery scars to US publication Life & Style after confessing the massive makeover that drastically changed her look has ruined her life.


A pensioner had to be airlifted to hospital after a crash in Yatton, North Somerset.

Pensioner airlifted to hospital after crash in Yatton


British Airways has agreed to buy small French business airline l'Avion for €68 million and it will become part of its new OpenSkies unit.


The BJP has declared candidates for two Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh including Allahabad.

BJP declares candidates for two seats in UP


Wholesome changes are expected this afternoon as FC Platinum start on the road to immediate redemption when they face Motor Action in a potentially tricky Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Mandava Stadium.


Reality TV star Honey Boo Boo has revealed that her favorite TV show is ``iCarly,'' and that she would love to meet the stars of the show Miranda Cosgrove and Jennette McCurdy!

Honey Boo Boo reveals that her favorite show is ``iCarly''


Neighbours theme songwriters Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch are embroiled in a bitter legal dispute over work they did together during their 30-year marriage.

Neighbours theme songwriters Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch in bitter legal dispute


The powerful storm knocked down power poles, causing major power outages.


News Corporation is to redevelop its Wapping site in London, moving all its UK businesses, including News International, Harper Collins, MySpace and Dow Jones, under one roof.

News Corp to redevelop Wapping site in London


Two Pima County jail guards, accused of tampering with department computers, will be arraigned this afternoon.

Guards accused of tampering to be arraigned


Police say a Trinity man died in a bicycle crash Thursday evening in Thomasville.


Despite termination of Kuokuang petrochemical project, a number of downstream petrochemical firms in southern Taiwan are still actively planning to expand their capacities, with investment capital totaling NT$30 billion.

Downstream petrochemical firms in southern Taiwan expanding capacities


Some Myrtle Beach non-profit organizations will honor local veterans in a ceremony of thanks Friday morning.

Myrtle Beach non-profits to honor veterans


Italian restaurant chain Prezzo saw pre-tax profit fall in 2008, despite a 22% rise in turnover, the company announced in a trading statement today.

Restaurant chain Prezzo sees pre-tax profit fall


After being designated for assignment last week by the Boston Red Sox, first baseman Mauro Gomez was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.

Mauro Gomez claimed off waivers by Blue Jays


A driver faces felony charges after police say he hit a pedestrian with his car in Roseburg and then fled the scene on Interstate 5.

Driver charged with hitting pedestrian with car, fleeing scene


Treasury prices headed for a weekly loss, although short-term debt held gains Friday following government data that showed the US economy contracting at a faster pace than investors had been bracing for.


Current account deficit made up USD 2.8bn in H1, according to the preliminary data of National Bank.

Current account deficit makes up USD 2.8bn in H1.


Iran is continuing the installation of new uranium enrichment centrifuges at the central Natanz facility, said Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Fereidoon Abbasi on Wednesday, semi-official Fars news agency reported.

Iran continues installation of new uranium enrichment centrifuges


The Daily News reports that former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion has finally paid the architect for a home renovation job completed in early 2007.


The San Francisco Giants placed a claim on Bell to try and block the Arizona Diamondbacks from getting him and also because they need help in their bullpen.

The San Francisco Giants claimed Heath Bell


Janet Jackson has quit her record label.


The state will be instituting a new report card system for public schools -- allowed under its recently approved waiver from federal No Child Left Behind requirements -- that includes tougher proficiency levels in standardized testing data reported for all schools.

State to institute new report card system for public schools


The European Union on Thursday agreed to lift its diplomatic sanctions against Cuba but imposed tough conditions on the Communist island to maintain sanction-free relations, officials said.

EU agrees to lift sanctions against Cuba with tough conditions


Taiwan share prices closed 0.15 percent lower yesterday as investors turned cautious ahead of the island's high-level talks with China scheduled for Dec. 21 to 23, dealers said.

Taiwan share prices close down 0.15 percent


Demi Lovato is returning to the Dancing with Stars Ballroom tonight and ClevverTV has all the details.

Demi Lovato on 'Dancing with the Stars' tonight!


Joe Cocker, GRAMMY®-winning artist, performed at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas, July 21.

Joe Cocker performs at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion


A casino being proposed for Polk County would also include a horse racing track.


Members of clergy will join ``Occupy Wall Street'' protesters today to show their aspiration for solving financial problem in United States of America.

Clergy to join ``Occupy Wall Street'' protesters


Around six percent children have been deprived of education across the country and it is a challenging task to bring them to school, said Joint Secretary of Education Ministry Mahashram Sharma.

'Six percent children deprived for education'


Open Europe, the independent think-tank, is reporting that the Spanish banks may be forced to seek eurozone bailout, on the back of ``increasing exposure of its banks to potentially toxic loans,'' says the article but the think-thanks remarks that ``Spain is not the 'next Greece,' it remains a serious and diverse economy.''

Spanish banks to be forced to seek bailout


The euro drifted higher against the dollar and yen on Wednesday and posted its third straight month of gains, but uncertainty about the heavily indebted euro-zone economies could limit further strength.

Euro drifts higher, posting third month of gains


ORANGEBURG, SC Jason Johnson scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help South Carolina State beat Bethune-Cookman 65-53 on Saturday.

South Carolina State beats Bethune-Cookman 65-53


A meningitis B vaccine to prevent the most common and dangerous strand of the disease has been approved for use in Europe.

Meningitis vaccine approved for use in Europe


Bulgaria expressed its support for the European perspective of Kosovo during the working visit of the Minister for European Integration of Kosovo, Besim Beqaj, to Sofia.

Bulgaria supports the European perspective of Kosovo


PTI / London September 12, 2012, 06:35 Pop star Katy Perry and John Mayer hit up a strip club this past weekend.

Katy Perry, John Mayer hit the strip club


Two packages exploded at two separate Maryland government buildings on Thursday, lightly injuring one.

Packages explode at Maryland government buildings


Sports Writer Chaz Schilens, projected to be one of the Oakland Raiders' top two receivers this season, broke a bone in his left foot while running a route during Tuesday's joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers.


A 54-year-old Browning woman has pleaded guilty to using her job at a health care center on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation to steal money from Medicaid.

Woman pleads guilty to stealing from Medicaid


Three oil companies are considering plans to launch offshore oil drilling operations from the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District, Port Director Bob Cornelison said Wednesday.

Oil companies consider plans to launch offshore oil drilling


RESIDENTS of Naodamu Housing in Labasa launched their first-ever crime prevention committee last week.


Governor Chet Culver recently announced that individuals affected by severe winter weather in Adair, Guthrie, Cherokee, and Monona Counties would be eligible for the state's individual assistance program.

Governor Culver announces eligible for state Individual Assistance program


Three or four shots were fired during a fight in a downtown Hayward alley shortly after 1 am Friday, but nobody was struck by bullets and police have no suspects.

Shots fired during fight in downtown Hayward alley


Parliament was paralysed for the second day on Tuesday with members raising a host of issues ranging from demand for President's rule in Uttar Pradesh over ``deteriorating'' law and order to the plight of ethnic Tamils in Sri Lanka.


Just as Dany Heatley gets to the puck, Niklas Kronwall crushes him with a heavy hit.


St. Helens and Leeds will renew the Super League rivalry that plagued England's World Cup campaign tonight.

St. Helens and Leeds renew Super League rivalry


Yesterday an Armenian man was killed in Damascus in unknown conditions.


Tbilisi public schools No. 163 and 161 canceled lessons today due to the A/H1N1 virus.


Rangers beat Kilmarnock 3-1 on Saturday to put pressure on defending champion Celtic.

Rangers beats Kilmarnock 3-1 to pressure Celtic


US Sen. John F. Kerry today endorsed Joe Kearns Goodwin in the race for State Senate in the Third Middlesex District.

US Sen. John Kerry endorses Joe Kearns Goodwin in race for Third Middlesex


In a Federal Register Notice published January, 13, 2013, the USPTO asks the public to consider potential best practices aimed at improving patent application quality ''in order to facilitate examination and bring more certainty to the scope of issued patents.

USPTO considers best practices to improve patent application quality


Roma captain Francesco Totti insists he is not untouchable if the Serie A strugglers decide on a shake-up.


Russian envoy to NATO Dimitri Rogozin says that Moscow is defending international law by fighting for Serbia's sovereignty.


Nelson Mandela is responding better to treatment after the ``difficult last few days'', South African President Jacob Zuma said on the frail anti-apartheid hero's fifth day in hospital.

Mandela 'responding better' to treatment


The Angolan singer Anselmo Ralph will perform tonight in Caxito, Bengo province, during the presentation show of the new collection of clothes for the dry season of the local stylist, Jose Correia ``Yox''.

Singer Anselmo Ralph to perform in Caxito


Ron Florance, director of asset allocation and strategy for Wells Fargo Private Bank, said that this is ``not the time to invest for recession, it's the time to invest for recovery.


A down economy meant a down year in 2009 for donations to most area nonprofit agencies and local charitable efforts.

Down economy meant down year for donations


Denmark striker Peter Lovenkrands is leaving Schalke after 2 1/2 years with the German club.


Former NZ Olympic rower Rob Hamill, whose brother Kerry was tortured and slain by the Communist regime in Cambodia in 1978, wept as he confronted his brother's killer in court yesterday.

Rob Hamill confronts his brother's killer


The Seattle Seahawks claimed former University of Washington quarterback Isiah Stanback off waivers from the New England Patriots on Tuesday.

Seattle Seahawks claim isaiah Stanback off waivers


The parents behind the ``balloon boy'' hoax pleaded guilty to criminal charges arising from the case Friday and will be sentenced next month, a Colorado judge ruled.

Parents in us 'balloon boy' hoax plead guilty


Imports could return to 2008 levels Election spending in Nigeria boosted demand for new vehicles in January and February, with car imports rising for the first time in 18 months as political parties splashed out on vehicles for their campaign tours.

Election spending boosts demand for new vehicles


AT&T announced it is activating a new cell site in Cedar Park that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses, according to a company press release.

AT&T activates new cell site in Cedar Park


Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony held a press conference at The London Hotel in West Hollywood yesterday to announce their new partnership with Kohl's.

Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony announce partnership with Kohl's


President and Mrs. Obama attended this morning a national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC


In a significant shift, the US air force will train more drone operators than fighter and bomber pilots combined for the first time in its 61-year history, officials said.

US air force to train more drone operators than pilots


Malaysia may close three more popular dive sites in the South China Sea which have been hit by coral bleaching blamed on global warming, an official said today.

Malaysia may close more dive sites hit by coral bleaching


Alec Baldwin wed yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas yesterday at downtown Manhattan's St. Patrick's Old Cathedral.

Alec Baldwin weds yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas


On the first day of anti-smoking legislation coming into effect on Sunday, Nepali capital Kathmandu did not witness any enforcement drive in support of the Act mainly due to confusion among implementing agencies, Xinhua news agency reported.

Kathmandu not witness enforcement drive in support of anti-smoking Act


Senator-elect Rand Paul has made the first hire for his Washington office and it won't make labor unions happy.

Rand Paul makes first hire for Washington office


Aussie cricketing great Glenn McGrath is engaged to his Italian girlfriend Sara Leonardi, 28.

Glen McGrath engaged to Italian girlfriend Sara Leonardi


India took control of the game reducing Netherlands to 100 for 4 from 30 overs after the openers had given the visitors a solid start at the Ferozeshah Kotla in Delhi.


Turkish bonds yields fell for a sixth day, the longest decline in nine months, on speculation that the central bank may further cut interest rates.


For the first time in more than two years, data from market researcher NPD group showed that US video game sales growth slowed to the single digits.

Video game sales growth slows to single digits


A teen has been charged after he was hit by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Saskatoon.


After nearly two decades, a full-scale space shuttle model is being moved from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex which will make room for a new exhibit.

Space shuttle model moves to make room for exhibit


Los Angeles, July 18 Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor checked out of a Los Angeles hospital and said that she is ``sore, but intact''.


Rio Rancho Public Schools announced it will close school Friday.


Sbarro Inc., operator of more than 1,000 pizza restaurants worldwide, sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday after sales slowed and cheese costs rose, and said it has a plan to eliminate about $200 million in debt.


Russia may launch nuclear energy cooperation with Venezuela, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Thursday during talks with the country's fiercely anti-US leader Hugo Chavez.

Russia may launch nuclear cooperation with Venezuela


Richmond star Brett Deledio has claimed his second straight Jack Dyer medal, awarded to the best and fairest player at the Tigers for an AFL season.

Richmond star Brett Deledio claims second straight Jack Dyer medal


Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has reshuffled judges and de-centralised the Court of Appeal to three towns in a bid to ease backlog of cases.The Court of Appeal will now have permanent sittings in Kisumu, Nyeri and Mombasa in addition to the one in Nairobi.


European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso said Thursday that the EU stood ready to support Ireland ``in case of need'', after Irish bond yields soared to record levels on public debt fears.


US wholesale prices rose for the second consecutive month in May almost entirely due to rising prices for energy products as the economy struggles to emerge from recession, the government said on Tuesday.

US wholesale prices rise for second month


RedPrairie Corp. has appointed two new executives to its leadership team, the Waukesha company said Tuesday in a news release.


Roberto Martinez hailed his side's character after Wigan drew 1-1 with Stoke at the DW Stadium.


Taipei, June 25 Taiwan share prices closed down 1.51 percent Friday after the central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates in a move to rein in soaring domestic property prices, dealers said that day.

Taiwan shares close down 1.51 percent on raised interest rates


Fatfat, in a radio interview, proposed appointing six new state ministers and a successor to slain Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel while maintaining the six opposition ministers who resigned last year.

Fatfat for appointing six new state ministers


An Allegany County inmate faces more charges after an investigation into two late-January incidents.


The number of tourists entering Romania was 12.9% lower in June compared with the same month a year before, while the number of tourists accommodated was down 11.1% on the year, the National Statistical Institute said Tuesday, Romanian Mediafax news agency reports.

Number of tourists entering Romania down by 12.9%


The HTC Legend has made its official debut in India days after it was informally launched .

HTC Legend makes official debut in India


Tori Spelling welcomes her third child, daughter Hattie Margaret whose birth was announced on the actress' Twitter page on Tuesday, says Us Magazine.


Lam Research Corp, a supplier of wafer fabrication equipment, agreed to buy smaller rival Novellus Systems Inc for $3.3 billion in stock as it looks to scale up capacity and gain cutting-edge technology.

Lam Research to buy Novellus Systems for $3.3 billion


Fuad Mohamed ``Shongole'' Qalaf said in Monday's radio message that US President Barack Obama must convert to Islam or Somalia's al-Shabab militia would seek to launch attacks in the United States.


' Country star Tim McGraw has become the latest celebrity to dismiss reports he's planning a political career, suggesting he has too chequered a past to run for office.

Tim McGraw denies planning political career


C4 refused to confirm or deny Mykura's exit last week following a report that he was leaving, but has now come out with full statement.


The Rock responded to CM Punk's promo from Monday night on his Twitter, writing, ``CM Punk: it's simple business - The Rock is the main event at Wrestlemania cause it draws more money in one night, then u will in lifetime.''


To utter dismay and frustration of the United States, Iran continues to supply arms to the Syrian regime through Iraq as Iraqi authorities remain reluctant to inspect Iranian aircrafts carrying the weapons through its airspace.

Iran continues to supply arms to Syrian regime via Iraq


The Aditya Birla group will invest more than Rs 400 crore in growing its apparel retail business under group company Aditya Birla Nuvo, as the conglomerate shapes up its plan to shift the garments business from wholesale to a retail-oriented play.

Aditya Birla group to invest More than Rs 400 crore in apparel retail business


A Kennewick man is tased after driving drunk into a house and resisting arrest last night.

Man is tased after driving drunk into a house


Former Inter Milan striker Adriano has denied reports he accidentally shot a woman in the hand while partying over the weekend's festivities in Brazil.


Srinagar, Oct 18 Noting that Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir holds vast tourism potential, state Governor NN Vohra has called for development and infrastructural development for the region.


A homeless man was struck by a car and killed early Sunday in Pompano Beach, police said.


UK champion Judd Trump has suffered a shock 13-12 defeat to Ali Carter in the last 16 of the snooker world championship quarterfinals at the Crucible.


Maine State Police say the car carrying the five men back to Nova Scotia caught fire on Interstate 95 in Newport at about 1:30 pm Monday, causing a temporary shutdown of the northbound lanes of the highway.

Car catches fire on Interstate 95 in Newport


The Action Design are hitting the road in support of their upcoming debut full length album release called Never Say.


Indonesia and China have agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation, including in the joint-production of missiles, a defense ministry official said.

Indonesia, China to strengthen defense cooperation


Those French senators, who signed the appeal against the bill that criminalizes the denial of the genocides--including the Armenian Genocide--which is sent to the French Constitutional Council, are influenced by Turkey, Rhône-Alpes regional MP Hilda Tchoboian told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Some French senators are influenced by Turkey - Hilda Tchoboian


Lady Vols softball players led their team to a victory in front of the sixth sell-out crowd on Friday evening.

Lady Vols softball players lead their team to victory


Adjara is offering audio guide rentals for the first time in Transcaucasia, Adjaran Tourism Agency head Sopo Nikolaishvili said on Wednesday.


Taco Bell is testing a new $1 Cravings menu in California that could represent a shift in the quick-service chain's value offerings.


One of Spain's best known flamenco singers, Enrique Morente, has died, after complications following surgery in Madrid on December 4 and 6.

The flamenco singer Enrique Morente has died


The City of Columbia lifted a boil water advisory for customers in the South Kilbourne area Friday.

City of Columbia lifts boil water advisory


President Daniel Ortega on Wednesday will lead a homage to recently deceased Sandinista Commander Tomas Borge, to continue the posthumous tribute led by the Nicaraguan people, with worldwide repercussion.

President Daniel Ortega leads homage to Tomas Borge


Major repair work begins Monday on an overpass at the junction of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 2 near Moose Jaw.

Major repair work begins Monday on overpass


Former prime minister Tony Blair has won a one million dollar international prize for his ``exceptional leadership'', it has been announced.


BERLIN -German investor sentiment rose in December following nine straight falls, but not by as much as anticipated as Europe's debt crisis continued to weigh on the continent's biggest economy, a closely-watched survey showed Tuesday.


A new child road safety campaign is being launched in Cheshire, ahead of the clocks going back this weekend.

Child road safety campaign launches in Cheshire


Air pollution in eastern China over the past half century has reduced rainfall and increased the risk of drought and crop failures, reports a study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research.


WestJet today announced May traffic results with a load factor of 74.1 per cent.

WestJet announces May Load factor of 74.1 per cent


Gunns Ltd has gone into receivership after the Tasmanian timber company failed to secure funds to keep the company going, putting more than 600 jobs at risk.


A 34-year-old former Pay Clerk pleaded guilty to 11 counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception today.


A Security official got injured during a bid to explode security forces vehicle near Dando Bridge in Tehsil Shabqadar here on Thursday.

Security official injured in a bid to explode forces vehicle


The new Rivers Casino in Des Plaines opens to the public Monday.


Despite a declaration that ``the days of Rambo are over,'' Special Operations Command has concerns about how women will fit into its elite units as the military makes the transition to having women in combat by January 2016.


Uniqlo has appointed iCrossing to handle its integrated search account as the fashion brand continues to expand its digital marketing activity.

Uniqlo appoints iCrossing to handle search


Dwayne McDuffie, a highly respected comic book and animation writer who was a co-founder of Milestone Media, a landmark company that created a multicultural comics line that introduced black superheroes such as Hardware and Static, has died.

McDuffie, comic book and animation writer, dies


The Australian share market has recovered from early heavy losses to close the day flat.


Carol Vorderman has announced she will quit Countdown after more than a quarter of a century presenting the Channel Four quiz show.


Washington, Dec 16 Sharing concerns of many of China''s neighbours in Asia, the US has said the Chinese military buildup far exceeds its defensive needs and asked Beijing to become more transparent with regard to its ``military capabilities, expenditures and intentions.''

Chinese military buildup far exceeds its defensive needs:


Skinheads jailed for Asian bashing Updated: 16:49, Wednesday December 12, 2012 A Victorian judge who jailed two skinheads for bashing an Asian student until he was 'unrecognisable as a human being' says society needs to work out why there are so many angry young men.


There are no protesting milk producers at Ferry boat border checkpoint up to now, officer on duty at the checkpoint told FOCUS Radio-Pirin.

No protesting milk producers at Ferry boat border checkpoint


Cisco has discontinued its Android based Cius tablet, which was aimed at enterprise customers.

Cisco discontinues Android based Cius tablet


FORMER chancellor Kenneth Clarke is to make a dramatic return to the Tory front bench, party sources said last night, as David Cameron seeks to beef up his attack on the government over the economy.

Ken Clarke will return to Tory front bench


Polish financial group PZU, one of the most important insurers in Central and Eastern Europe, is negotiating the takeover of Slovenian insurer KD Group, which will give PZU access on markets from Central and Eastern Europe, where PZU is not represented.


Overall consumer prices rose 1.3% in July over the same month last year, down on the corresponding 2.8% rise in June, the Census & Statistics Department says.


Iraqi Shiite Muslims are fighting in Syria alongside troops of President Bashar Al Assad, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said in remarks published on Friday, while insisting this was not the policy of the Baghdad government.


Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is railing against the federal government's influence in the West, saying that states are in the best position to resolve conflicts over the management of wild horses and roads on public lands.

Ron Paul rails against government's influence in West


Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta, 46, died Saturday from multiple injuries suffered after his car went out of control and crashed in a high-speed racing accident at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park during the fourth and final round of qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals.


Bürkert released a dual pneumatic valve designed for space-poor machinery and process control environments.


An 18-year-old Ottawa man was to appear in court Wednesday to face 15 charges resulting from a series of thefts from vehicles in the Barrhaven area.

Ottawa man faces 15 charges resulting from a series of thefts from vehicles


Police have made an arrest in the disappearance of a 22-year-old Maine woman who went missing in July.

Police make arrest in disappearance of Maine woman


``Sum1 paid me to kill you. get spared, 48hrs to pay $5000. If you inform the police or anybody, death is promised. E-mail me now: killerking247@yahoo.com''


The African Union said Thursday it will send a delegation to lobby the UN Security Council to defer an arrest warrant against Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir for one year.

AU says to send delegation to lobby UN Security Council to defer Bashir warrant


American Beauty director Sam Mendes is in talks to direct the next James Bond film!

Sam Mendes to direct next James Bond film


The Pentagon said a soldier from Frostburg has died in the war in Afghanistan.

Soldier from Frostburg dies in Afghanistan


The White House announced Wednesday that the Bushes have purchased a house in Dallas in Preston Hollow but not surprisingly refused to give a complete address for privacy.

The Bushes confirm purchasing a house in Dallas


London, Sep 22 Actress Claire Danes, who's expecting her first child with husband Hugh Dancy, is excited about becoming a mother.

Claire Danes excited about becoming mother


Opera legend Joan Sutherland is recovering well after breaking both legs during a fall at her Swiss home, her agent said today.

Joan Sutherland recovering after breaking both legs


The phrase ``don't touch me on my studio'' went viral yesterday after a racially tense moment on the Africa 360 show on Wednesday night.


Arsonists have attacked a synagogue on the Greek island of Corfu at the start of the Jewish Passover holiday, prompting condemnation from the government and Jewish groups.

Arsonists attack synagogue on Greek island


Police in the south Seattle suburb of Auburn say a woman who stopped at a gas station found an explosive device attached to her car.

Woman finds explosive device attached to car


QB Donovan McNabb may have never wanted to leave Philadelphia, but one thing is clear, he is growing more and more comfortable as a Washington Redskin.


Middlesbrough star Gary O'Neil had his black Ferrari stolen - after he left the keys in the ignition at a petrol station.

Middlesbrough star Gary O'Neil has his Ferrari stolen


Flooding caused major damage in Iowa City on Saturday, two days before the Iowa River is expected to crest there.

Flooding causes major damage in Iowa City


Kelly Osbourne â€ is ''freezing'' in her home because her heating and air conditioning unit are broken.

Kelly Osbourne - Kelly Osbourne is 'freezing' with no heating


Khaleej Times reported that under the patronage of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, international oil and gas facilities service provider Petrofac officially opened its new office building in Sharjah on November 2nd 2008.


Galatasaray needs a point at Hertha Berlin to advance to the round of 32 when the two sides meet Wednesday in the UEFA Cup.

Galatasaray needs a point to advance in UEFA Cup


The newly-appointed UN special envoy to Libya, Abdul Ilah Khatib, will lead a UN team to visit Tripoli early next week for talks with parties there in an effort to end the crisis, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday.Khatib, a former Jordanian foreign minister, will be joined by UN political, humanitarian and human-rights officials to visit Tripoli for ``several days,'' the UN chief said.The visit was approved by Libyan Foreign Minister Musa Kusa, Ban said.

UN envoy to Libya to visit Tripoli next week


All three four day Plunket Shield domestic cricket matches are evenly poised after the first day.


US President George W. Bush on Thursday called for an end to the 40-year Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.

Bush calls for an end to Israeli occupation


``Pull factor,'' a term used to measure non-motor vehicle retail sales on a per capita basis, reflects a significant amount of retail leakage.


Eastman Kodak Co. said it plans to offer $200 million in senior secured notes through a private placement to fund its operations.

Eastman Kodak to offer $200 million in notes through private placement


The fishery villages program will be re-launched and the fishery population will be given better houses, said Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Dr Rajitha Senaratne.


With the value of exports increasing at a much faster rate than the value of imports, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing that the US trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in the month of September.

US trade deficit unexpectedly narrows in September


Mumbai, Aug 25 Indian equity markets stayed in the green early Monday afternoon, thanks to buying interest in realty, banking, telecom and technology stocks.

Equity markets stay in the green early afternoon


The City of Hebron issued a water warning Friday alerting the public of high nitrates in the drinking water.


Japan is planning to launch a swarm of up to 100 mini-satellites, each about the size of a school backpack, to watch for events like natural disasters and traffic jams, according to a news report.

Japan planning to launch up to 100 mini-satellites


Fiat's CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed that the Fiat 500 super mini will come to the US, however the big man in Fiat did not point out when exactly the cute little car will arrive.


Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner had arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday, and is expected to be ready for the start of next season.


Tension remains high in Marmanet forest, Laikipia County after residents were forcefully evicted from their homes for allegedly encroaching on forest land.

Tension in Marmanet as residents are evicted


When will Utusan Malaysia, which had such a illustrious place in the history of Malaysian journalism, end its descent into the gutter and stop being a racist newspaper of untruths and falsehoods, and honour the journalistic maxim ``Comment is free but facts are sacred''?

When will Utusan Malaysia stop being a racist newspaper?


HMRC has won a partial victory in its legal battle with Littlewoods over compound interest on VAT repayments.

Hmrc wins battle with Littlewoods over compound interest repayments


The Deepwater Horizon oil slick is heading towards Florida beaches.


The Ministry of Health in the Government of Southern Sudan said that over 9,000 cases of acute watery diarrhea have been reported in Southern Sudan this year.

9,000 cases of watery diarrhea reported in Southern Sudan


TV pitchman Don Lapre, who allegedly defrauded at least 220,000 people of almost $52 million, reportedly committed suicide in jail.

TV pitchman Don Lapre commits suicide in jail


Mitt Romney trumpeted a flurry of conservative endorsements along with backing Monday from a delegate who belonged to campaign dropout Jon Huntsman as he looks to wrap up the GOP presidential nomination.

Mitt Romney trumpets conservative endorsements


Facebook has closed its purchase of Instagram, the wildly popular photo-sharing app that it agreed to buy before its initial public stock offering in May.

Facebook closes its purchase of Instagram


AP 9:46 PM Saturday, February 4, 2012 Titus Robinson scored 14 points and Buffalo overcame a double-digit deficit with a strong finish to beat Toledo 72-65 on Saturday night.

Buffalo overcomes deficit to beat Toledo 72-65


Singapore Telecommunications Ltd-owned Optus has been accused of breaching the Copyright Act through the use of its TV Now service, according to a Fairfax Media report.

Optus accused of breaching Copyright Act


NORTH REDINGTON BEACH, Fla. Authorities said an Indiana man apparently drowned while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico near St. Petersburg over the weekend.

Indiana man drowns during swim in Gulf of Mexico


A serving soldier has been accused of shooting two children in a park in north Queensland.


Golden State Warriors center Andris Biedrins underwent successful surgery today to repair a torn abdominal muscle, the team announced.

Andris Biedrins undergoes successful surgery


Students celebrated various types of food, music and dancing during the wrap-up of the first multicultural diversity week at Salem Community College on Thursday.

Students celebrate multicultural diversity at Salem Community College


As for the city councilman who said ``only an idiot would vote himself a tax increase,'' I would counter that by saying only an idiot would argue against a very affordable, temporary tax that would solve so many problems.

'Only an idiot' would argue against a 'very affordable' tax


Jamal Crawford sat in a chair in the Clippers' locker room before Thursday night's game against the Denver Nuggets, a sad look on his face because his sore left ankle was going to keep him out of the game.

Jamal Crawford sits because of sore ankle


BRENTWOOD, Calif. Vasco Road near Brentwood reopened this afternoon after a fatal crash shut down the road for hours, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Road near Brentwood reopened after fatal crash


PTI / Bangalore October 09, 2009, 21:09 IST Disclosing that it has increased salaries of its offsite and and onsite employees, Infosys Technologies today said it would continue to invest in manpower in view of its expansion plans.

Infosys to continue investing in manpower


Two men were shot near Groometown Road following a possible road rage incident, police said.

Two men shot following possible Road rage incident


Two students expelled from school for abusive charges at Movattupuzha Sivankunnu Higher Secondary School, students where alcoholic

Students expelled from school for abusive charges


The Denver Fire Department says a window washer was taken to the hospital after falling 30 feet.

Window washer taken to hospital after falling


Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama arrived in Berlin on Thursday, meeting German Chancellor Angela Merkel and kicking off the European leg of his overseas trip amid high expectations.

Obama arrives in Berlin and meets with Merkel


Provider of NFC contactless payments systems Vivotech has secured an equity investment from financial services company Citi.

Vivotech secures equity investment from Citi


Musicians, politicians and fans are remembering Rita MacNeil as a prolific songwriter who penned poetic lyrics to capture a wide range of life's struggles and joys.


Parliament was plunged into darkness along with 14,000 people in Wellington's CBD and western suburbs.


Gaza's Hamas rulers have banned women from smoking water pipes in cafes, calling it a practice that destroys marriages and sullies the image of the Palestinian people.

Hamas bans women from smoking water pipes in cafes


Norway is holding parliamentary elections today and Monday.


Afghanistan marked independence day Thursday as the Taliban-led insurgency drags on, with foreign troop deaths at record highs and the government under pressure to honor pledges on corruption and security.


A Salisbury man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for raping a minor at the Salisbury Post Office back in January.

Man sentenced to 20 years for raping minor


Pulitzer-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri and Pakistani journalist Mohammed Hanif have been shortlisted for the 2009 Commonwealth Writers' Prize for their latest works on fiction.

Jhumpa Lahiri shortlisted for Commonwealth Writers' Prize


``At the moment I'm being offered a weird variety of roles...


Six people were displaced Thursday morning after a Lyndon townhouse caught fire, a Lyndon Fire Department official said.

Six people displaced by Lyndon townhouse fire


Maria Sharapova is set to make her Fed Cup debut for Russia next month in Israel.

Maria Sharapova set to make Fed Cup debut for Russia


Redmond police are currently searching for a suspect in an armed robbery case that occurred at 12:01 pm at First Citizens Bank at 15800 NE 85th St. in downtown.

Redmond police searching for suspect in armed robbery case downtown


A ``close friend'' told Rolling Stone that Clemons' condition is improving after he had the stroke Sunday night at his Florida home.

Clarence Clemons improving after stroke:


On the 29th of April shortly before midnight a tarp covering a motorcycle in the 100 block of Marshall Av. was set on fire.


Banks tightened credit as the recession took hold.


Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk is firing back at BlackBerry billionaire Jim Balsillie.

Senators owner Melnyk fires back at Balsillie


Lebanese writer Rabee Jaber has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction, an award worth $50,000 which has become known as the ``Arabic Booker''.

Rabee Jaber wins International prize for Arabic Fiction


A US military review has called for overhauling Bagram prison because US officials are concerned that abuses and militant recruiting within local prisons are helping the Taliban.

US review calls for overhaul of Bagram prison


The European Central Bank kept its benchmark interest rate of 1.0% unchanged, at the meeting of the 23-member governing council in Frankfurt today.

European Central Bank keeps benchmark interest rate of 1.0% unchanged


A Lancashire MP has joined a campaign to reinstate a ``vital'' bus service to rural Preston.

MP joins campaign for 'vital' bus service


A former ETSU graduate student faces a weapons charge after campus police discovered a loaded rifle in the offices of the school newspaper.

Former ETSU graduate student faces weapons charge


The presidential race in Florida, the largest battleground state and a must win for John McCain if he is to capture the White House, was too close to call shortly after polls closed Tuesday.

Presidential race in Florida too close to call


Diabetes dulls adult patients' mental functioning early during the onset and persists into old age, according to new research.

Diabetes dulls patient's mental functioning


The JSE has hit record highs, despite analysts' gloomy outlook for South Africa's economy.

JSE hits record highs despite gloomy outlook


Tehran deputy mayor for districts affairs announced that Imam Reza sports complex which can accommodate 10,000 people will be opened on the occasion of Imam Hossein+s birthday.


Liz McClarnon has revealed that she has had Botox injections in her armpits in order to stop her sweating.


Vegetables like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli could help combat colorectal cancer, according to a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.


Even worse, they lost to a Pirates team whose only apparent goal appears to be avoiding the franchise's worst season in nearly 50 years.

Atlanta Braves lose to Pittsburgh Pirates


San Diego State freshman running back Ronnie Hillman has picked up two more player of the week awards from ESPN.com and Rivals.com after his performance in last weekend's win at New Mexico State.

Hillman picks up two more player-of-the-Week awards


China will start issuing a new type of passport with an electronic chip that will contain a record of cardholder's personal information.

China to issue passports with electronic chips


Former NHL enforcer Wade Belak was found dead in a Toronto hotel and condo complex on Wednesday afternoon.


Lady Gaga believes the public ultimately wants to see her fail, to lose all she's gained, she tells Anderson Cooper in a 60 MINUTES interview that's as packed with surprises as the pop star's outrageous wardrobe.

Lady Gaga believes public wants to see her fail


The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing Diwali:

Minister Kenney issues statement recognizing Diwali


Xinhua news agency quoted Li Zhaoxing as saying: ``Some foreign politicians said the Dalai Lama is a religious figure, but in fact he is a political exile.


Cruzeiro has agreed to sell striker Guilherme to Dynamo Kiev for a fee of ¤5 million, plus the transfer of the Ukrainian club's Brazilian striker Kleber.

Cruzeiro sells striker Guilherme to Dynamo Kiev


Ford Motor Co. will reopen a shuttered engine plant in Windsor, Ont., with financial help from the Ontario government, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported on its website Friday.


Tobacco-to-hospitality conglomerate, ITC Ltd is going to turn its personal care and branded food business profitable over the next six years with plans to emerge as one of the largest FMCG company in India, chairman YC Deveshwar said.

ITC to turn personal care and branded food business profitable in six years:


President George Bush endorses Sen. John McCain as the Republican nominee for president in the Rose Garden at the White House and McCain responds to the endorsement


Consumer confidence rose in March but remained near a record low, the Conference Board said Tuesday.


Biotechnology company Targacept Inc. said Thursday it is publicly offering 2.2 million shares of common stock.

Targacept publicly offering 2.2 million shares


The Venezuelan government has commissioned an idled domestic rebar mill called Ceproca, located at Carabobo state, part of its steel industry development plan, Steel Business Briefing learns from local sources.

Venezuelan government commissions rebar mill


Two central Illinois women pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods after they sold more than $1 million in purses, wallets and sunglasses with brand names.

Two women plead guilty to conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods


Men, on average, earn 8% more than women according to a report published this morning by The Equality Authority and the ESRI.


Bahrain has pledged to host a meeting of Jewish and Islamic scholars later this year as the embattled Gulf state reinforces its image of tolerance amid a continuing crackdown on pro-democracy protests.

Bahrain to host meeting of Jewish and Islamic scholars


The government has allocated RM514 million for repair of 5,555 building blocks at 2,202 schools nationwide, said Deputy Education Minister Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi.

Government allocates RM514 million for repair of 2,202 schools


The Hershey Co. closed its Reading plant yesterday, shutting down production lines that for 23 years have produced such storied sweets as York Peppermint Patties and 5th Avenue Bars.


Indiana Beach is dropping its $2.50 general admission fee to entice more visitors to the boardwalk.


Two mentally handicapped women were brutally attacked in their Elgin residence during a home invasion early Wednesday.


the Children's Defense Fund will host its 40th Anniversary Celebration at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. At the event, CDF will honor former Secretary of State and Children's Defense Fund Alumna Hillary Rodham Clinton for her dedication and contributions to child advocacy.

Children's Defense Fund to honor Hillary Rodham Clinton


A policeman on duty was shot dead by pistol-borne militants at a busy market area in Pulwama district of south Kashmir today.


The Taliban will soon launch their own ``media regulatory authority'' to monitor press and TV reports to prevent ``false'' statements about Islam, a militant spokesperson said today, warning that a second-time violator of its media guidelines will ``be executed''.

Taliban to launch media regulatory authority


Piper AIrcraft, headquartered in Vero Beach, FL, has announced the layoff of 60 employees as of Monday, September 27th.

Piper aircraft announce layoffs for 60 employees


Northwest Airlines Corp. said Wednesday its traffic rose 4.3 percent last month as it filled more seats and beefed up its international presence.

Northwest Airlines may traffic rises 4.3 percent


American Airlines has dropped its trademark infringement lawsuit against Google, which claimed the Internet company used the airline's trademark to trigger paid advertisements for other companies.

American Airlines drops trademark lawsuit against Google


Charles David is recalling women's shoes sold at Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack.

Charles David recalls shoes sold at Nordstrom


The US Coast Guard and Louisiana wildlife and fisheries agents searched the Mississippi River at Gramercy on Tuesday for a man who jumped into the water from the bridge above following a chase with state police.

Coast Guard searches Mississippi River for man who jumped


Iran on Wednesday unveiled three new satellites and a satellite carrier, a year after it placed its first domestic research satellite into orbit.


Life has been returning to the troubled debt markets that caused carnage among investors in products such as ING's Diversified Yield Fund and Forsyth Barr's Credit Sails.


Malaysian CIMB's unit in Indonesia, Bank CIMB Niaga posted 100 percent profit hike at the end of the first quarter of the year from the same period last year on rising operating income and lower loss appropriation cost.


No. 6-ranked North Dakota State rallied from a 20-point deficit to defeat No. 11 Southern Illinois 35-27 in a Missouri Valley Football Conference game played before a sellout crowd of 18,942 in the Fargodome on Saturday, Oct. 4.

No. 6 North Dakota State rallies past No. 11 Southern Illinois 35-27


AUSTRALIAN golf star Stuart Appleby has been voted the PGA Tour comeback player of the year after going from his worst season to a magical win.

Stuart Appleby voted PGA Tour comeback player of the year


US actress Lindsay Price is pregnant with her first child, sources told UsMagazine.com Thursday.


HR software vendor Taleo grew its revenue and customer count during the second quarter of this year and though it also grew its net loss, the company beat Wall Street's earnings estimates.


Heavy haulier and cranes specialist Bryn Thomas Crane Hire Limited has been bought out of administration, saving 46 jobs.

Bryn Thomas Crane Hire bought out of administration


Three victims of Islamabad suicide bomb blast occurred on Saturday were buried here Sunday.


To augment and modernise the existing fleet of buses, Haryana Roadways has decided to purchase 1,000 new buses by the end of 11th Five Year Plan.

Haryana Roadways to purchase 1,000 buses


Today is the 113th birthday of Late Prime Minister and founder of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party SWRD Bandaranaike.

Today is the 113th birthday of late Prime Minister SWRD Bandaranaike.


Paris Jackson has been transferred to another hospital in Los Angeles, following her recent suicide attempt.

Paris Jackson transferred to another hospital


Toyota Motor Corp. said it's recalling 2.17 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold in the US for carpet and floor-mat flaws that could jam gas pedals, the company's biggest such announcement in a year.


A Boise man was shot by Oregon police after a massive man hunt.


Texas native Wade Bowen recently released an acoustic video for his chart-climbing single 'Saturday Night.

Wade Bowen releases acoustic video for 'Saturday night'


A man attacked his former partner when a row blew up after he saw her earlier in the evening in a pub in Silsden.


Now Harry Reid and the GOP spar over his slavery comments with the GOP demanding he apologize.

Harry Reid, GOP spar over slavery comments


Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher will stay in hospital over the weekend after breaking her arm in a fall, the 83-year-old's spokesman said on Saturday.

Thatcher stays in hospital after breaking arm


Two people were killed and four others were wounded in a grenade attack in a karaoke bar in Jolo, southern Philippines late Monday, police and military said in a belated report on Tuesday.

Two killed, four wounded in grenade attack in karaoke bar in southern Philippines


Stormy weather hit the region once again on Saturday night.


US military advisers, mostly Army Special Forces soldiers, are training Pakistani troops in their fight against al-Qaida and the Taliban, The New York Times reported Sunday.


President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev expects a constructive dialogue with France in the discussion of a new treaty on European security, as well as of topical international problems, such as Iran's nuclear programme, the Middle East settlement and the situation regarding the DPRK.


Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is to be quizzed as a suspect about involvement in an alleged illegal prostitution ring, a source familiar with the case said Saturday.

Ex-imf chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to be quizzed about involvement in alleged prostitution ring


Griffin, the unanimous pick as Big 12 player of the year, hit mid-range jumpers, scored on thunderous dunks off alley-oop passes and made a couple of feathery tip-ins off his teammates' misses.

Griffin, the unanimous pick as Big 12 player of the year, hit mid-range...


B'nai Aviv synagogue in Weston will have its first outdoor music festival early next month.

B'nai Aviv to have outdoor music festival


Best known for his role as Dr Carter in 'ER', Noah Wyle is returning to television in a new sci-fi drama called 'Falling Skies'.


A wreck off Highway 24 killed a Lawrence County man Saturday night after his vehicle veered off the road and collided into a tree.

A wreck off Highway 24 killed a Lawrence County man Saturday night.


Midfielder Steed Malbranque has ended his contract with Saint-Etienne, and denounced rumors that he has a son who is seriously ill. Saint-Etienne said in a statement on its website Tuesday that the player had requested the termination of his contract and the team agreed.

Malbranque ends contract with Saint-Etienne


Scientists offer hope for Tas devils Updated: 07:29, Tuesday March 12, 2013 There is new hope of a vaccine to eventually prevent the ugly and contagious facial cancer driving the Tasmanian devil to extinction.


A Baldwin man has been awarded more than $3 million in a malpractice case after losing part of his left leg.

Baldwin man awarded $3 million in malpractice case


Inexpensive pre-paid wireless plans are growing in popularity with cellphone users.


A 35-year-old woman has died after falling from a horse in Hampshire, police have said.

Woman dies 'falling from horse' in Hampshire, police say


Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday that he supports a popular struggle but not an armed struggle, the PA-based WAFA news agency reported.


Video footage of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich performing the song ``Freya'' with Austin, Texas' THE SWORD last night at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany can be viewed below.

METALLICA's Lars Ulrich performs with the SWORD in Cologne;


He hasn't pitched to live hitters in five weeks since reinjuring his strained pectoral muscle five weeks ago.


Oil reversed earlier losses and climbed above $37 a barrel Tuesday in volatile trade.


A report published in indiantelevision.com suggests that all radio waves will be awarded through auction and will be delinked from licenses eliminating the existing policy in which the spectrum comes bundled with the licences.

Radio waves to be awarded through auction


Brazilian defender Davi Rancan is set to leave Moroka Swallows for a trial with Vietnam side Binh Duong.

Brazilian defender Davi Rancan leaving Moroka Swallows


Dr. Conrad Murray was sentenced Tuesday, three weeks after a jury convicted the cardiologist of involuntary manslaughter.


Tulare County has the highest diesel prices in the state, according to AAA Northern California.

County has highest diesel prices in state


Xerox Corp. said Thursday it plans to cut some 2,500 jobs, or five percent of its workforce, in a cost-cutting move aimed at saving some 200 million dollars a year.


Paul Weller is streaming his new album 'Sonik Kicks' online in full, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click to listen to the album.

Paul Weller streams new album 'Sonik Kicks' online -- listen


AP Auto Racing Writer Marcus Smith, son of billionaire track owner Bruton Smith, was selected as Humpy Wheeler's successor Wednesday at Lowe's Motor Speedway and Speedway Motorsports Inc. Marcus Smith takes over as president and CEO of SMI, which owns seven tracks currently on NASCAR's Cup schedule, and president and general manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Marcus Smith takes over Lowe's Motor Speedway


A Wednesday afternoon fire destroyed a building south of US 35 on Main Street in Williamsburg.


EU leaders have decided at an extraordinary summit meeting on Monday to postpone talks on a wide-ranging partnership agreement with Russia until Russian troops withdraw completely from Georgia.

EU leaders postpone talks with Russia until troops withdraw


Iran warned Israel and the United States against any aggression, as it proudly paraded its troops and military hardware on Friday under the gaze of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and top brass.

Iran warns Israel, us against aggression


Smith rules out England job Updated: 09:59, Thursday February 16, 2012 Former All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith ruled himself out of the running as England manager on Thursday, saying the job sounded more suited to a public relations manager than a rugby mentor.


Sir Alex Ferguson has stoked the derby fires ahead of next month's Community Shield clash by once again branding Manchester City the ``noisy neighbours''.


The senior dissident Pakistan Muslim League, leaders have said that they are neither ``like-minded'' nor ``forward bloc'' faction of PML but a potent democratic voice within the party vying for the supremacy of democratic, consultative politics within the party.

We are a potent democratic voice within the party:


Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull team mate Mark Webber cleared the air after Sunday's season-ending race in Abu Dhabi, the German said.

Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber clear the air


North Korea said Tuesday it intends to try two detained American journalists for allegedly entering the country illegally and their suspected hostile acts.


CCTV has now been installed in Gelligaer and Pantside in bid by Caerphilly Council to combat antisocial behaviour in those areas.

CCTV installed in Gelligaer and Pantside


Doctors in nottingham have been commissioned to run a dedicated national referral centre for women with one of the world's rarest diseases.

Nottingham to run national referral centre for one of worlds rarest diseases


Singer Cheryl Cole wants her friends to go ``all out'' to make her upcoming birthday really special.

Cheryl Cole wants friends to make birthday special


Black Caps bolter Hamish Bennett will look to add more pace to his deliveries, after a bright start to his international career.

Black cap Hamish Bennett looking to add pace


Rare sketches and drawings of the famous Belgian cartoon character Tintin will be auctioned later this year in Paris.


Microsoft launched a digital ad platform in India today, according to reports.

Microsoft launches digital ad platform in India


Tiger Woods withdrew after nine holes at The Players Championship on Thursday because of leg injuries that sent him limping off the course toward a future that is murkier than ever.

Tiger Woods withdraws from Players Championship


A suspected serial robber was ordered held without bail in Providence District Court Thursday.


During early European deals on Friday, the US dollar and the Japanese yen pared some of their Asian session gains against other major currencies as a rise in European stocks in early trading reduced demand for safe-haven currencies.

Dollar and yen pare some Asian session gains


Sen. Joe Biden, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, accused his opponents of ``taking the low road to the highest office in America'' in speeches yesterday at Bowling Green State University and earlier in Marion, Ohio.

Biden accuses opponents of taking low road


Kid Rock will return to the Sturgis motorcycle rally this year, performing at Buffalo Chip Campground on the opening day of the rally, Monday, Aug. 4.


AFTER 35 years as a public representative, Avril Doyle feels the time has come to ' reclaim my own agenda'.

Avril Doyle: 'time to reclaim my own agenda'


For the second time in less than a year, evangelist Billy Graham has been hospitalized in Asheville, this time for a suspected case of bronchitis.


Heineken is to roll out its largest UK outdoor campaign to promote its flagship imported lager.

Heineken rolls out largest UK outdoor campaign


VH1 is celebrating 15 years of the popular series ``Behind The Music,'' by producing eight new episodes on artists like TI, Ne-Yo, Gym Class Heroes, Pink, Tony Braxton, Carrie Underwood, Train and Nicole Scherzinger.

Vh1 celebrates 15 years of ``Behind The Music'' with new episodes on TI, Ne-Yo, Gym Class Heroes


Borders will open a new store in Geelong on Victoria's surf coast tomorrow.


Robert Pattinson shocked everyone in the Hollywood and his fans by revealing his favorite film.

Robert Pattinson reveals his favorite film


As the city of Spokane awaits Karl Thompson's sentencing, a group of concerned citizens is working to increase police accountability.

Citizens work to increase police accountability


A 12-year-old Des Moines boy was hit by a car on the way to school Friday morning.


American International Industries, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!amin AMIN +3.13% today announced that it obtained a renewal and extension of two lines of credit from Trustmark Bank of Houston, Texas: a $2,700,000 line of credit for its subsidiary, Delta Seaboard International, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!hmdi HMDI 0.00% , and a $1,500,000 mortgage secured by the Company's 174 acre property in Waller County, Texas.

American International Industries, Inc. announces renewal and extension of credit


After a gruelling, hard-fought rollercoaster 21 months, Barack Obama stands on the brink of realizing his improbable quest and making history by becoming the first black US president.

Obama on the brink of realizing 'improbable quest'


A man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning after a physical altercation with police near Timber Lakes Drive.

Man killed in physical altercation with police


The Department of Social Welfare and Development revealed yesterday that more than 14,000 farmers and fisher folks in Zamboanga City are set to receive a rice subsidy coming from the DSWD from May 16 to June 30.

Farmers, fisher folks to receive rice subsidy '' the Department of Social Welfare and Development (...


China and Hungary pledged to further enhance their bilateral ties Saturday, with China also promising to buy some of Hungary's national debt.

China, Hungary pledge to further enhance ties


Proteinuria may help predict outcomes in chronic kidney disease independent of estimated glomerular filtration rate level, according to the results of a community-based cohort study reported in the February 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.


FRESNO, Calif. A Bakersfield man was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for his role in an international terrorism case.

Bakersfield man sentenced in international terrorism case


How fast is too fast on Thompson Avenue?


Democratic US Sen. Maria Cantwell clinched re-election Tuesday night, easily defeating Republican newcomer Michael Baumgartner to win her third term.


Ada Yonath, who became the first Israeli woman to win a Nobel on Wednesday when she was awarded the Chemistry Prize, was once so poor she could not afford books.


Financial Times has reported that UK based telecom giant Vodafone is considering putting a bid for T-Mobile UK.

Vodafone considering bidding for T-Mobile UK


Fannie Mae said on Monday it is losing money so fast it may have to tap government cash to avoid shutting down after the largest source of funding for US homes posted a record $29 billion quarterly loss.

Fannie Mae posts record $29 billion loss


A solid gold sculpture of British supermodel Kate Moss worth $3.21 million is set to be unveiled in London.


Now, Minissha Lamba is being stalked by a man who has been calling and sending her lewd messages.


A standoff ended Thursday morning with the death of a suspect in a homicide case in Kansas CIty, Kan.

Standoff ends with death of suspect in homicide case


Democratic US Rep. Tammy Baldwin says she is ``likely to run'' for the US Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Herb Kohl.

Baldwin says she's likely to run for US Senate


Iraqi soldiers backed by tanks retook control of a Sunni town north of Baghdad on Friday after gunmen withdrew without a fight, although violence continued in other parts of the country.

Iraqi soldiers retake control of Sunni town


The K-State baseball team released its 2009 schedule Thursday, one that includes 56 games, 31 of which are at home.


Protesters in Egypt and Libya attacked US diplomatic missions on Tuesday, leading to the death of an American staffer at the consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi after fierce clashes at the compound, a Libyan official said.


Clemson sweeps FSU by scores of 9-8, 8-4, and 8-3 and wins the Atlantic Division.

Clemson sweeps FSU, wins ACC Atlantic Division


457 visa shouldn't be first option, govt Updated: 19:45, Sunday March 10, 2013 Opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison has rejected government claims that businesses are using skilled migrant worker visas as their first choice to fill jobs.


Georgian President answered people`s questions live on from the studio of Georgian Public Broadcaster where more that hundred questions were asked.

Georgian president answered people`s questions


Swissport International, the leading global aviation services group, is revising its collaborations with local partners in India and the Philippines for strategic and operating reasons.

Swissport revises collaborations with local partners in India and the Philippines


Meghalaya government is keen to export more products from the state to Bangladesh and the state government has asked Union Commerce Ministry to include additional agricultural products in the list of export items.

Meghalaya keen to export products to Bangladesh


Owens Corning , a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems and residential and commercial building materials, today announced a decision to divest its fiberglass reinforcements plant in Capivari, Brazil.

Owens Corning announces decision to divest its fiberglass reinforcements plant in Capivari, Brazil


Researchers will begin drug development projects for rare and neglected diseases that include potential treatments for a musculoskeletal disorder, a cognitive dysfunction disorder, a virus that affects the central nervous system of newborns, a parasitic worm infection, a form of muscular dystrophy and a rare lung disease.

Researchers to begin drug development projects for rare and neglected diseases


Over 160 new trauma centres will be opened along the major national highways across the country in the 12th plan to address the high death rates caused by road accidents, a senior official said Tuesday.

New trauma centres to be opened along highways


One day after federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty conceded the federal government will post a deficit in the next fiscal year, Ottawa said it is likely to post deficits over the next four fiscal years.

Ottawa likely to post deficits over four years


For the past several months, I've heard two recurring themes from critics of my show: ``You're too political and unloving; Christians shouldn't argue about politics,'' and ``You're not fair and balanced; you're close-minded and too biased against liberals.''


Jonathan Portes, director of the National Institute for Economic and Social Research, said immigrants were ``significantly less likely'' to claim benefits than people born in the UK - and that those coming from EU countries put more into the economy than they took out.

Immigrants 'significantly less likely' to claim benefits


Keighley MP Kris Hopkins has claimed gangs of Muslim men are ``going round and raping white kids'', fuelled by a cultural background that encourages brutal sexism against all women.

MP claims Muslim men are ``going round and raping white kids'


Plaxico Burress released from prison and says he will be ready when football returns


The use of dollar as global currency is going to end and you may not need to convert your currency into dollar anymore when your tour foreign countries.

'Dollar as global currency is going to end'


The North American based automotive giant General Motors has recently announced that the Chevrolet Malibu sedan has been launched in China.

Chevrolet Malibu sedan launched in China


A Texas man is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by two female Yale Law School students who say he made sexually charged slurs against them on the Internet.


Police in Butler in Waukesha County are investigating the death of a man who was found frozen to death outside his home at 125th and Hampton.


Most cars will be integrated with Smartphones by 2016, business magazine Forbes reported last week citing Juniper Research, a UK-based wireless technology research firm.

'Most cars integrated with Smartphones by 2016'


Kiwi test five-eighth Kieran Foran is taking on a leadership role with Manly and has already told his teammates to be more disciplined in 2011.


Russia plans to launch four spacecraft before February next year, including two manned mission to the International Space Station, Xinhua reported Tuesday.


Former ``Little House on the Prairie'' child star Melissa Gilbert and ``thirtysomething'' and ``West Wing'' cast member Timothy Busfield were married on Wednesday, People magazine reports.


Two UTEP football players have been arrested and are charged with robbery after being accused of beating a man and robbing him.

Two UTEP football players arrested, charged with robbery


A DeKalb County couple faces a preliminary animal neglect charge after a donkey was confiscated from their property.

Dekalb County couple could face animal neglect charge


Shares of Leggett & Platt Inc., which makes components for furniture, bedding and other products, fell Friday after an analyst downgraded the stock on a weak second-quarter report.

Leggett & Platt falls after analyst downgrade


A mother accused of abducting her 4-year-old daughter turned herself in at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center early Thursday.

Mother accused of abducting daughter turns herself in


Allen Iverson has taken another leave of absence from the 76ers, and this time, it might be permanent.


A Milan judge cleared on Tuesday Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in a fraud case related to his private broadcaster Mediaset, a judicial source said.

Milan judge clears Berlusconi in fraud case: source


Cagliari president Massimo Cellino has been banned from football for four months by the Italian Football Federation for allowing the sale of tickets for a match that was supposed to be played behind closed doors.

Cagliari chief Cellino banned for four months


Queensland Police have defended leaving an accident scene shortly before a firefighter was hit by a car.


The man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller was found guilty today of kidnapping his 7-year-old daughter and sentenced to a maximum of just five years in prison.

'Clark Rockefeller' found guilty in kidnapping daughter


``Tree of Life'' star Brad Pitt has spoken out again in favor of gay marriage.


Westlife have admitted that they ``made a lot of mistakes'' down through the years, saying that they ``should never have recorded'' some of their songs.


Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday announced that an inquest would be held over three days from tomorrow to certify the death of a rice seller in a freak storm in Jalan Macalister last Thursday.

Inquest to be held to certify death of rice seller in freak storm


he Golden State Warriors signed Don Nelson to a contract extension Wednesday, hours before the veteran coach opened his 30th NBA season against New Orleans.

Warriors sign coach Nelson to contract extension


Malacañang dismissed the call of former President Corazon Aquino for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to resign.

Malacañang dismisses calls for Arroyo to resign


An apartment building at 619 S. Phillips is fully engulfed this hour as Sioux Falls firefighters battle the blaze.


American photographer LeRoy Grannis, whose images of California surfers in the 1960s popularised the sport and culture, has died at the age of 93, his son told the Los Angeles Times.


PTI / New Delhi August 28, 2012, 16:15 RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav today alleged that Karnataka's mining baron Reddy brothers paid huge money as bribe to BJP leaders and demanded a thorough probe into the issue by a parliamentary panel.

Reddy brothers paid huge bribe to BJP leaders:


Footballer Ryan Giggs' ex Imogen Thomas, who is known for showing off her boobs on the social network site from every angle, has topped the list of the top 10 most naked celebrities on Twitter.

Imogen Thomas tops list of 10 most naked celebrities on Twitter


A Mason City soybean company is suing its insurance carrier for not covering damage to a shipment that became infected with Indian meal moths in 2005.

Mason City soybean company sues insurance carrier


On Wednesday, copper rallied 2.6 percent on hopes the worst of the credit crisis might be over.


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday denounced the growing violence in Syria, calling on the UN Security Council to act.

Hillary Clinton denounces growing violence in Syria


The cash flow budget for February this year was approved Thursday in Luanda during a session of the Economic Commission of the Cabinet Council, with revenues of Akz 293,9 billion and expenditures of Akz 212,9.


A newborn baby was found abandoned outside a Brooklyn home early Sunday morning, according to a Fire Department spokesman.

Newborn baby found abandoned in Brooklyn home


Kevin McCarthy, a stage and screen actor best known for his role in 1957 sci-fi film Invasion of the Body Snatchers, has died.

Body Snatchers actor kevin McCarthy dies


The Dutch government has launched a national campaign against female genital mutilation, ``Say no to FGM''.

Dutch government: ``Say no to female genital mutilation''


Ghana coach in-waiting Marcel Desailly says he wants Kevin Prince Boateng and Asamoah Gyan to return to the Black Stars when he takes over the squad.

Desailly wants Kevin Boateng, Gyan to return to Black Stars


'' Nicole Richie has been granted a temporary restraining order against two paparazzi who harass her ``on a daily basis.''


Drew Peterson told the Herald News Thursday that he wants a divorce from his missing wife.

Drew Peterson wants divorce from missing wife


Taipei, Feb. 4 First lady Chow Mei-ching has no plans to visit China in the present or the future, Presidential Office spokesman Wang Yu-chi said Wednesday.


Students face average debts of up to £37,000 if ministers increase the tuition fees they have to pay, according to a report published today.

Students facing average debt of up to £37,000


The average Israeli salary in June rose 1.62% to NIS 8,469 from NIS 8,334 in May the Central Bureau of Statistics reported today.


Disney is all set to make a sequel to their hit animation movie 'Monsters Inc' .

Disney to make a sequel to 'Monsters Inc'


Former England international Sol Campbell has warned England fans to avoid Euro 2012 because of the threat of racism and violence.


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Friday said Rick Santorum isn't a fiscal conservative, directly attacking his rival for the first time in more than a week.

Romney says Santorum isn't a fiscal conservative


Tropical Storm Bertha formed out of a tropical depression in the far eastern Atlantic, near the Cape Verde Islands, on July 3 2008.


Dhaka, March 23 Bangladesh is to import 60,000 tonnes of wheat from India to meet its domestic demand.

Dhaka to import 60,000 tonnes of wheat from India


DSP Senior Engineer / Embedded Engineer required for an immediate start for a role based in Yorkshire.


A Saturday morning car crash near the village of Dunkirk claimed the life of an off duty Hardin County deputy sheriff.

Car crash claims life of Hardin Co. deputy sheriff


Willoughby Theatre Company, by arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia, will present the Tony Award winning musical, Company, at The Zenith Theatre, Chatswood, from Friday 6 to Saturday 14 May.

Willoughby Theatre Company presents the Tony Award winning musical, Company


``I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. ``I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee. ``As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. ``I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role. ``I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.''

Steve Jobs: ``Unfortunately, that day has come.''


First lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday unveiled tougher nutrition standards that school meals will have to meet starting this year.

Michelle Obama unveils tougher nutrition standards for school meals


The NFL player detained by a Dallas police officer in a hospital parking lot while his mother-in-law was dying inside said he accepts the officer's apology.


Congressman John Murtha has died today at the age of 77.


The Ministry of Justice in Ghana does not exist but just a creation of the mind.


Toshiba has entered the music and video download market with the launch of Toshiba Places, a new cloud-based offering.

Toshiba enters music and video download market


Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has said that he made moves to have his alleged pedophile brother ``dumped'' from nominations for a local election in County Louth in 1997.

Gerry Adams says he moved to have his brother 'dumped'


Selena Gomez has just launched her self-titled perfume, and she is absolutely ecstatic about it!


Police are investigating a break, enter and theft overnight from Tip Top Tailors on Topsail Road.

Police investigating break, enter and theft


``For today`s trade, Nifty is likely to trade in the range between 4,770 & 4,810 in the upper side and 4,720 & 4,700 in the lower side,`` said the broking house Indira Securities.

Nifty may trade in range of 4,770 & 4,810:


More deaths might be linked to a listeria outbreak involving cantaloupe from a Colorado farm.

More deaths could be linked to listeria outbreak


Leeds United have re-signed Arsenal winger Sanchez Watt on a season-long loan deal.

Leeds United re-sign Arsenal winger Sanchez Watt


The Vancouver Whitecaps ended a two-game losing streak Saturday by scoring early and hanging on late for a 1-0 win over FC Dallas in front of 18,027 fans at BC Place.

Vancouver Whitecaps end losing streak with 1-0 win against FC Dallas


The Bangladesh government on Sunday banned political rallies for one month, a step the opposition described as an attempt to mute dissenting voices.

Bangladesh bans political rallies for a month


Jobseekers are being urged to take caution when sending their CVs out for job vacancies as criminals can easily use them to commit identity fraud, Onrec.com reports.

Jobseekers urged to take caution with CVs


Today news came out that a famous twin has died and people are shocked by the loss of Vivian Brown.


Some research published in the Economist's Free Exchange column looks at recent antitrust behaviour in companies and finds that whether a company breaks the law has much more to do with simple economics than the morals of their CEO.


The French Consulate General is set to organise a cartoon film fest in Ho Chi Minh City from 7 March onwards in a bid to introduce Vietnamese viewers to the works of France animation producers.

French Consulate General to organise cartoon film fest in Ho Chi Minh City


POLICE launched an operation to prevent drug use and anti-social behaviour at a nightclub.

Police launch operation to prevent drug use at nightclub


Pistorius will be released on US $114,000 bail, CNN reports.


conference to help students learn how to succeed in the business world as a Christian.


Motoring watchdogs have warned that cost-cutting trucking firms from Eastern Europe are turning Britain's roads into 'death traps'.

Trucking firms turning roads into 'death traps'


Christina Aguilera was arrested and taken to jail for public intoxication early Tuesday morning.

Christina Aguilera arrested for public intoxication


Staples has agreed to install Amazon lockers in its US stores, enabling online shoppers to pick up their purchases from the office supply retailer.


Tropical storm Alex became a minimal hurricane with top winds of 75 mph Tuesday night, the National Hurricane Center reported.


A recent patch for Fez that fixed exploits but also corrupted save files was pulled from Xbox Live by Microsoft, according to an update on developer Polytron's blog.


Australia shares have dipped more than three per cent at the open of the Australian Stock Exchange.


Fleet Week, an annual Bay Area event, begins today and runs through Monday, with all the attendant ships setting sail, hoisting anchor or otherwise setting off to their next stop.


The Japanese government is considering injecting public funds into nonfinancial firms hit by the global economic slowdown to help bolster their capital, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday.

Japan mulls injecting public funds into nonfinancial firms


Key anti-government protesters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship on Saturday denounced the deadly attacks taking place late Friday and after midnight Saturday morning, killing two police officers and wounding 13 other persons.


This year, any regular Joe with dough could party like--and with--a rock star, movie star or reality TV star on New Year's Eve.

You could party with a rock star on New year's Eve


India needs to make food more affordable and accessible to its rapidly growing populace to ensure food security.

'India needs to make food more affordable, accessible'


South Africa beat England by 7 wickets in the Super Eights stage of the Twenty20 World Cup at Trent Bridge.


Former 'Baywatch' star and recovering alcoholic David Hasselhoff was rushed to hospital with alcohol poisoning after his teenage daughter found him unconscious.

David Hasselhoff rushed to hospital after alcohol poisoning


Aaron Swartz, one of the early builders of popular website Reddit, was found dead in New York on Friday.


In a move which exploits their status as a film maker as well as a manufacturer of the electronic display equipment, Sony is to stream some of its films over the internet from this Autumn in the US.


The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have exercised the third-year options on guard Cory Joseph and forward Kawhi Leonard.

Spurs exercise options on Cory Joseph and Kawhi Leonard


A policeman confronts a protester during a demonstration in Bizerte, 60km north of Tunis, April 16, 2013.

Policeman confronts a protester during a demonstration in Bizerte


Up to 20 patients could be dying unnecessarily every year because of chronic overcrowding at the Accident and Emergency Department of University Hospital Galway according to doctors who say hospital management appear to have no meaningful plan to address the crisis.

20 patients die each year 'due to overcrowding'


A Cedar Rapids chiropractor charged with filing false claims with Medicaid was convicted on 39 counts Thursday in federal court.

Chiropractor charged with filing false claims with Medicaid convicted on 39 counts


Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he would ``live and die'' in Syria and warned that any Western invasion to topple him would have catastrophic consequences for the Middle East and beyond.


Bayern Munich new boy Claudio Pizarro insists he will relish the competition for places at the Allianz Arena next season.


DROITWICH Tennis Club's Mixed B team saw their relegation fears increase over the weekend when beaten 4-0 at home against Worcester in the Winter League.


CelebrityZone George Clooney is Awesome:


South African mining giant Gold Fields Limited has halted plans to resume drilling at its Talas copper and gold exploration project in Kyrgyzstan, after horsemen attacked the mining camp and leaders at a nearby village were threatened with death if they cooperated with the company.

Gold Fields halts plans to resume drilling in Kyrgyzstan


Ad network platform Adify has split its US and international operations to focus on local markets as it looks to develop its data offering.

Adify splits US and international operations


An inquest has heard that three children found dead in a Shropshire quarry were stabbed to death.

Children found in quarry 'stabbed to death'


Nabucco is a priority project for Bulgaria, as it provides the alternative to russian gas supplies.

Nabucco is a priority project for Bulgaria:


A sitting judge on Pakistan Supreme Court's 14-member bench, which decided the fate of judges, who took oath of allegiance to a military ruler, and the proclamation of Emergency 2007 as illegal, in effect signed his own demotion.


The Himalayan state of Sikkim has made excellent progress in providing electricity and drinking water to citizens.

Sikkim makes excellent progress in providing electricity, drinking water


American actress Demi Moore once squirted a group of lesbians with her own breast milk, say reports.

Demi Moore squirted lesbians with her breast milk


Eyewitness News has learned that a plan to check the status of inmates in the Harris County Jail is now on hold.


Walsall have appointed former Grimsby manager Neil Woods as the club's new head of youth.

Walsall appoint Neil Woods as head of youth


Positive US jobs data combined with a weak euro caused crude oil to close last week on a slight bearish note.


Kohl's Corp. opened 46 stores in one day last week as part of an aggressive effort to grab market share from competitors just as a likely brutal holiday season gets under way.


This time the countdown has begun for Multan as a massive flood is heading towards the hometown of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi from Head Trimmu in River Chenab.


The US trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed by $2.6 billion in January to $37.3 billion.


A kayak found at sea near Motiti Island on Wednesday is unlikely to belong to missing Ohope resident, 71 year old Marquis John Reed Jeffery.


Google today revealed a secret project to develop driverless cars, saying its test vehicles had driven 140,000 miles using software, sensors and a human minder.

Google reveals secret project to develop driverless cars


``Barack Obama is my candidate, and he must be our president,'' the former first lady told a euphoric audience in Denver.


OMBUDSMAN Emily O'Reilly has announced that she is running for the position of European Ombudsman and is canvassing MEPs for their support.


Passionate football fans from Malaysia and Indonesia have taken the game to cyberspace as they continue to debate the result of the AFF Suzuki Cup final first leg match.

Football fans take the game to cyberspace


Bristol Mountain Winter Resort in Ontario County today opened several slopes to expert skiers and snowboarders, marking the first day of resort's winter season.

Bristol Mountain opens slopes to expert skiers, snowboarders


It is becoming increasingly clear that nothing and no one will escape the scythe of Chavez and company.

Nothing and no one will escape the scythe of Chavez and company


Stock futures pointed to higher open following overseas gains and as M&A activity boosted bullish sentiment.


SmarterTravel®, a comprehensive travel advice resource for the budget-conscious consumer, today offered tips for staying healthy while traveling, including some of the dirtiest parts of the plane you should avoid, especially during a highly contagious cold and flu season.

SmarterTravel offers tips for staying healthy while traveling


The dry bulk shipping market faces much uncertainty, with oversupply the most important challenge, but demand is picking up, shipping executives said on Wednesday.


Dads Raising Daughters turned out really lovely, so I'm making a fledgling Frisky tradition of it!


New Blades boss Micky Adams insists the players at his disposal have one more game to prove themselves ahead of any January recruitment.


Japan intervened in the foreign currency market Thursday to stem the yen's rise against the dollar.

Japan intervenes to stem yen's rise against dollar


The Dalai Lama warned Tibet faced ''cultural genocide'' and appealed to the world for help.


ALBUQUERQUE, NM >> The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has met the goal to hire 1,600 new mental health professionals outlined in President Obama's August 31, 2012, Executive Order to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families.

VA hires over 1,600 mental health professionals


James Packer is reportedly ready to sell his 25 per cent stake in Foxtel with the likely buyer News Corp.

Packer ready to sell his stake in Foxtel


Index Living Mall, the largest home retail chain in Asia, has opened its first store in Dubai, further stores planned in Abu Dhabi, Doha and the rest of GCC.


Peter Madoff, the brother of Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff, pleaded guilty Friday to crimes related to the massive fraud but continued to deny any direct knowledge of it.


Two men condemned in separate cases were hanged to death in Sylhet jail one minute past Wednesday midnight.


The youngest son of Chechen separatist leader Dzhokhar Dudayev has been arrested in Lithuania for forging documents, local media reported on Tuesday.

Son of Chechen separatist leader Dudayev arrested in Lithuania


Stock futures were trading slightly lower this morning, pointing to a modest decline at the market opening as investors weigh recent signs of economic recovery and potential concern about inflation.


However a leading entrepreneur says that consumer confidence and lean, agile SME's are the keys to our economic revival.

Lean SME's are the key to economic revival


I m sorry to say, Parliament has become quite boring, said Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Mulder.


NBA basketball betting odds have the Cavs listed as 4.5-point home favorites.


Vermont plans to spend $6 million on improvements at its state parks this year, bucking a national trend of cutbacks and service closures by cost-conscious states.

Vermont to spend $6 million on state parks


US Open champion Rory McIlroy is searching for property in Florida, having been shocked by the amount of publicity he is receiving in his home country of Northern Ireland.

Rory McIlroy searches for property in Florida


WWF in Nepal has launched a new tiger conservation campaign to coincide with 2010, the Year of the Tiger.


Real estate investment trust Potlatch Corp. on Friday declared a quarterly dividend of 51 cents.

Potlatch declares quarterly dividend of 51 cents


A man who allegedly tried to suffocate his 19-month-old son in September has pleaded not criminally responsible.


The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on Monday reiterated that police checkpoints would never return to Nigerian roads.

``Checkpoints will never return to Nigerian roads''


Jamie Lynn Spears and baby daddy Casey Aldridge have reportedly split up,Â finally calling it quits on their seemingly never-endingÂ engagement.

Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge split


Two Russians and an Italian have been freed in Syria in exchange for three captured rebels after being held hostage for nearly two months, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.


The Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan approved the list of electoral districts for the December parliamentary elections at its session on 9 October.

Election commission approves list of electoral districts


A 48 year old woman was found dead at the Renuka hotel in Colombo, the police media unit said this morning.


Six Islamist terror suspects, including an alleged would-be suicide bomber, will be free to walk the streets by the end of the year after measures restricting their movements expire, the Government's anti-terror watchdog warned yesterday.

Six terror suspects will be 'free to walk the streets'


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised his side's 'special strength' and fitness after watching them come from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League tie.

Wenger praises his side's 'special strength'


The euro on Thursday crossed 1.52 dollars for the first time, hitting a record peak at 1.5204 dollars, after the US government confirmed sluggish American economic growth in the fourth quarter.

Euro crosses 1.52 dollars for first time


A Scottish paratrooper who lost his left leg after he stepped on a landmine in Afghanistan has won damages at the High Court in London.


A PEDESTRIAN has been struck and killed by a taxi near Newcastle early today.


Lewis Hamilton said he couldn't complain with fourth place in the European Grand Prix after a tough run for McLaren in Valencia.

Hamilton 'can't complain' despite fourth


Incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair held a news conference today on the 26th floor of the county building this noon...finally conceding defeat to challenger Kevin Beckner.


Indian companies are on a fund raising spree to part finance various growth plans or to reduce earlier high cost debt.

Indian companies on fund raising spree to finance growth plans


I took a quick test drive of the Highway 13 detour over lunch today.


Garfield County has fired its oil and gas liaison, Judy Jordan.


Claire Taylor, who was named as one of Wisden's five cricketers of the year in 2009, has retired from international cricket.

Claire Taylor retires from international cricket


Bob Rae seemingly predicted the demise of the Liberal Party in a meeting with an American diplomat in 2009, saying that if the Liberals didn't force an election before 2010, the party would lose ``all credibility.''


Somali pirates on Wednesday attacked and seized the Russian tanker Moskovsky Universitet in the Gulf of Aden, a Navy source said.

Somali pirates seize Russian tanker in Gulf of Aden


Cape Girardeau police are investigating a break in at a daycare and other businesses in town.

Cape Girardeau police investigate break in at daycare


The United Nations has declared three new regions in Somalia famine zones, expanding the area where the highest rates of malnutrition and mortality are taking place, including the refugee camps in the capital of Mogadishu.

UN declares three new regions in Somalia famine zones


Television producer Ron Weaver died in his home in Los Angeles Tuesday at the age of 75, THR reported.

Television producer Ron Weaver dies at 75


Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian superstar who keeps setting new batting records, is the Jonah Lomu of world cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar is the Jonah Lomu of world cricket


Bruno Mars has unveiled a new song 'Young Girls' as he continue to tease fans with tracks from his forthcoming new album.

Bruno Mars unveils new song 'Young Girls' --


Walkers are being warned a Highland bothy is out of action after it burned down.

Walkers warned after Highland bothy burns down


A seminar on Prospect of Aeronautical Engineering in Bangladesh was held at the Military Institute of Science and Technology in the city Saturday, said a press release.

Seminar on Aeronautical Engineering held


The Chinese voters comprising less than 11% in the Kuala Terengganu constituency have become the centre of attention for Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat.

Chinese voters become centre of attention


``The scale of these cuts raises real concerns about safety around our coastline, with plans for only three of the surviving stations to operate around the clock.

Cuts raises real concerns about safety around our coastline