Boston Red Sox public address announcer Carl Beane, the voice of Fenway Park whose booming baritone called ballplayers to the plate for two World Series champions, died Wednesday after suffering a heart attack while driving.

Red Sox public address announcer Carl Beane dies


A pensioner with walking difficulties was pushed over by a thief who stole his wallet in Heywood.

Pensioner pushed over as thieves steal his wallet


BMW and Fiat today announced a new strategic alliance to investigate the future possibility of developing common small car platforms and the sharing of dealer groups in North America.


TELUS today announced that it will be offering the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in November, the latest 3G smartphone from Research In Motion.

TELUS to offer the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in November


Young handsome hero Ram is leaving for Europe today to join 'Endukante Premanta' team.


Actor David Arquette has entered rehab, his publicist said.


Asian shares rose Tuesday, with financial and technology stocks lifting many markets, while a slight pullback in the safe-haven yen shored up the Tokyo market.


BJP workers burnt the effigy of Nitin Gadkari for inducting expelled BSP minister Babu Singh Kushwaha.

Bjp workers burn effigy of Nitin Gadkari


Pittman brand 30 mm brush-commutated DC motors integrate high-energy bonded neodymium magnets for maximized power density and an optimized magnetic field profile and 7-slot straight armature to minimize cogging.

Brush-commutated DC motors maximize power density, minimize cogging


The US FAA has proposed $1 million in civil penalties against Memphis, Tenn.-based Pinnacle Airlines, for allegedly operating two Canadair regional jets in 2009 and 2010 on a combined 63 flights when they were not in compliance with federal aviation regulations.

FAA proposes $1 million in civil penalties against Pinnacle


Vietnam wants to strengthen its multifaceted cooperation with Uzbekistan through a variety of channels, said Vietnamese Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Phu Trong.


Attention doesn't scale, and that fact has direct implications for all sorts of developing on-demand, social networking, micro blogging and unified communications initiatives.


A day after getting a temporary relief from the Supreme Court in the ``hate speech'' case, BJP leader Varun Gandhi on Friday said he was not in favour of violence as a tool in politics but would continue to raise his voice against ``anti-national forces''.

I'll continue to raise my voice against anti-national forces:


The College of Idaho will dedicate three new and two refurbished tennis courts Wednesday during a 3 pm ceremony on the Caldwell campus.

College of Idaho to dedicate new tennis courts Wednesday


A trial date has finally been set for a local businessman who was convicted last year on 14 counts of falsely holding himself out as an attorney.


Asia clinched its first Royal Trophy matchplay tournament against Europe on Sunday, with the winners saying it is evidence of Asia's growing importance in world golf.


A new paper in ``Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research'' suggests that heavy drinkers live longer than those who do not drink alcohol.


Israel sent fuel to Gaza's power plant on Tuesday, easing its five-day blockade of the Palestinian territory amid growing international concern about a humanitarian crisis.


McCartney said: ``I'm a fan of the president.


President Obama has nominated Virginia Supreme Court Justice Barbara Keenan for appointment to the federal appeals court based in Richmond.

President Obama nominates Virginia Supreme court Justice for federal appeals court


The Brady Hoke era is set to begin at Michigan.


The Boston College baseball team hosts Wake Forest this weekend in a critical ACC series beginning Friday afternoon at Eddie Pellagrini Diamond at Commander Shea Field.

Baseball hosts Wake Forest in ACC series


Weekly entertainment magazine Time Out Chicago has been acquired by Time Out Group, the worldwide parent company of the branded city publication.

Time Out Chicago acquired by Time Out Group


Young players like Suresh Raina and Rohit Sharma lack the desperation to do well in Test cricket, feels Rahul Dravid.


Auckland and Wellington produced the goods when it counted to qualify in division one.


The first batch of Hajj pilgrims to go from Maldives has departed to Mecca, Saudi Arabia last night.

First batch of Hajj pilgrims departs to Mecca


Of course video games aren't ``a guy thing'' -- but do our reasons for playing them differ based on our genders?


Mass murderer Charles Manson should be moved from prison to a mental hospital, his attorney said.

Charles Manson should move to mental hospital, attorney says


Qtrax, the P2P music networking web site, was launched this weekend, but the world's major music labels still shrug their shoulders, denying being involved in this project.


Monday six Houston Astros players visited local fire stations to thank the firefighters' for their service to the Houston community.

Astros players visit fire stations thanking firefighters for their service


Pregnant actress Halle Berry is planning to launch a new fragrance line.


The Vatican newspaper says that perhaps the washing machine did more to liberate women in the 20th century than the pill or the right to work.


TOKYO - Bass player and songwriter Donald ``Duck'' Dunn, a member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame band Booker T. and the MGs and the Blues Brothers band, has died in Tokyo.

Bass player Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies in Tokyo


A New York judge has rejected a request to appoint a special prosecutor in the case of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, clearing the way for him to dismiss sexual assault charges.


SCOUTS from Southgate competed in a 30km hiking challenge through the Chiltern Hills on Saturday.


Despite rumours that he wouldn't return for a second year, Gary Barlow is in talks to return to The X Factor.

Gary Barlow in talks to return to X Factor


The report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said one in four Canadians are obese, but the rate of increase has been one of the slowest in countries included in the study.


The Host a science fiction teen film based off the novel by Stephenie Meyer has missed its mark at the box office bringing in just over $10million.


Shares of LinkedIn traded higher, even after the company added more equity to the market, as investors still appear to have an appetite for the company despite growing concerns about its valuation.

LinkedIn trades higher after adding more equity


JAMES GANDOLFINI had to take an emergency break during a performance on Broadway last week, after choking on his own saliva onstage.


An employee walks on solar panels at a solar power plant in Aksu, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region May 18, 2012.


From serious roles and comedies to romance and action, Dharmendra stepped into all kind of roles in his heydays and says he see his reflection in Salman Khan, who, just like him, does everything to entertain the audiences.

Dharmendra sees his reflection in Salman Khan


Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Friday underlined that investigation is underway from the arrested culprits from Balochistan and Tribal Areas urging innocent will be freed.

Investigation underway from arrested culprits:


Terrorism would figure in talks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is visiting India from July 19 for the second Indo-US strategic dialogue in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna said today.

Terrorism to figure in talks with Hillary Clinton:


A PERFORMANCE art lecture was held on Jan. 18 at the Cebu City Museum, as part of the ongoing Cebu Contemporary Exhibit.


President Barack Obama announced that he will issue an order to sanction the use of new technologies in human rights abuses, Reuters reports.

Obama to sanction the use of new technologies in human rights abuses


Today at D11, Sundar Pichai, senior vice president for Android, Chrome and Google Apps at Google said that the new Play Music All Access service would be coming to iOS in a few weeks.

Google Play Music All Access coming to iOS in 'a few weeks'


Point guard Jason Williams' agent, Dan Tobin, said Monday that he is still talking with the Magic about Williams filling the club's back-up role behind Jameer Nelson.


The San Marcos High School Drama Boosters Club will present the rock-musical ``Little Shop of Horrors'' on two consecutive weekends in January.

San Marcos High School to present 'Little shop of Horrors'


A NATO aircraft crashed in western Afghanistan on Tuesday but caused no injuries among those aboard, the alliance said.

NATO aircraft crashes in western Afghanistan, no injuries


Melissa McCarthy and Joshua Jackson have been tapped to announce Emmy nominations on July 14 in the auditorium of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood.

Melissa McCarthy and Joshua Jackson to announce Emmy nominations


66% of businesses in the Republic have been targeted by a potential scam in the last year, according to the ISME Crime Survey 2010.


Fitch Ratings upgraded Ford Motor Co to investment grade on Tuesday, marking a key step that brings the second-largest US automaker closer to reclaiming its Blue Oval trademark.


Three people were killed and one was critically injured when a running truck rammed into a stationary truck on Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Bansbaria at Sitakunda early on Sunday.

Three killed as truck rams on another at Sitakunda


TURKU, Finland -David Beckham and his wife Victoria left Finland on Wednesday on a private jet to London, two days after the former England captain had surgery for a torn Achilles' tendon.


Britain raised its terror threat level from 'substantial' to 'severe' on Friday, suggesting that an attack is ``highly likely'', Home Secretary Alan Johnson said.


Gretel Killeen will make a return to Australian television next week, reports The Daily Telegraph.


Jamaica's Yohan Blake ran the second fastest 100m of all time in Thursday, clocking 9.69sec at the Lausanne Diamond League meeting.

Blake runs second fastest 100m of all time


The ``strong'' contest will ``force voters to sit up and pay attention and decide what is at stake'' for them, said Mr Lee at the People's Action Party press conference yesterday afternoon following the close of nominations for the May 7 GE.

Strong contest will force voters to pay attention:


The European Investment Bank has frozen all lending to Glencore because of concerns about governance at the world's largest commodities trader, in a serious setback for the company which recently listed in London, reports FT Alphaville.

European Investment Bank freezes lending to Glencore


Seattle police homicide investigators say bones found south of South Park this morning are from a missing, suicidal man.

Bones found near South Park are from suicidal man


Alabama running back Mark Ingram looked just fine in practice according to Don Kausler Jr. of The Birmingham News.


A FRENCH Muslim woman has been fined for driving while wearing a full-face veil, as the government pushes to ban the garment.


PAKISTAN has refused visa to People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti for attending a conference to be held in Islamabad from Monday, reported Press Trust of India on Sunday.


Samir Nasri is facing the biggest game of his Arsenal career at Barcelona this week.

Nasri facing biggest game in Arsenal career


A Lake George brewery is expanding distribution across upstate New York.

Lake George brewery expands distribution


Yemeni security forces, including snipers, opened fire on thousands of anti-government protesters marching to the Cabinet building on Wednesday, injuring at least 40, medical officials and protesters said.

Yemeni security forces open fire on protesters


Motherwell attacker Jamie Murphy says he aims to ignore transfer speculation linking him with a move away from Fir Park, preferring to concentrate on improving his game.

Motherwell attacker Jamie Murphy aims to ignore transfer speculation


Eli Lilly completed the final and largest phase of a major biotechnology expansion in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Eli Lilly completes final phase of biotechnology expansion


Thai police are still searching for 12 missing Vietnamese, not 11 as we reported yesterday, after two boats capsized in Nakhon Phanom Province on January 27; police confirmed they have recovered three bodies.

Thai police searching for missing Vietnamese


One person was shot behind Northern High School as a basketball game was concluding inside, police have confirmed.

One person shot outside Northern High School during basketball game


Solange Knowles admits US First Lady Michelle Obama is her style icon because she ''owns herself''.

Solange Knowles: 'Michelle Obama is my style icon'


Bradley Byrne led a recent Shelby County Republican straw poll, taking 160 out of 276 gubernatorial votes.

Byrne leads Shelby County Republican straw poll


Fox is expected to announce the end of its hit action series ``24'' after eight seasons on air.


King will host a new political talk show for the English-language Russian cable news channel RT, ``Politics with Larry King.''


The man, believed to be in his 60s, was body surfing at Coolangatta when he smashed into a sandbar about 9am, Gold Coast City Council lifeguard Peter Miller said.


A pervert San Carlos tutor faces three years in prison after pleading no contest Tuesday to charges that he molested a 10-year-old girl whose father was his friend, according to prosecutors.

Pervert tutor faces three years in prison


Amid notional losses being reported by various banks in their dealing in forex derivatives, Finance Minister P Chidambaram today asked banks to review their derivative portfolio and make them understandable to customers.

Chidambaram asks banks to review derivative portfolio


The North Korean rocket that is fuelled and poised for an imminent launch could fly over Perth, according to projected trajectories captured by an international news crew.

North Korean rocket 'could fly over Perth'


Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce has warned potential suitors that it would take an 'amazing offer' to tempt him to part with Wilson Palacios.


A Fort Bend County volunteer firefighter was arrested and charged with indecency with a child, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday.

Volunteer firefighter charged with indecency with child


A grizzly bear that appeared in a recent Will Ferrell movie killed a 39-year-old trainer with a bite to his neck and had to be subdued with pepper spray.


Midwestern farmers are hoping to rebound from floods and a late start to planting, according to the USDA's August Crop Production Report.


Crawford County officials say a 56-year-old man has died after falling into a well.


Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California has vetoed a pet insurance bill that would have imposed additional rules of disclosure from insurance companies.

Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoes pet insurance bill


Bangalore, Dec 3 India proposes to double the fund allocation for science and technology, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Wednesday and asked academicians to prepare a blueprint to make basic sciences and mathematics the preferred subjects for children.


The Browns hired Shurmur on Thursday, ending a search that began when Eric Mangini was fired on Jan. 3.


The latest sign is the announcement that Paul Rabil, who currently plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the NLL and who spends his summers with the Boston Cannons of the MLL, has become lacrosse's very first million dollar man.

Paul Rabil of the Philadelphia Wings becomes lacrosse's first million dollar man


Twitter has launched advertising services in the Middle East and North Africa as the social media firm seeks to exploit a tripling of its regional subscriber base following its widespread use during the Arab Spring protests, Reuters reported.

Twitter launches advertising services in Middle East


Compugen Ltd. today announced that it has retained Porter Novelli Life Sciences to design and execute an investor and public relations campaign to achieve greater recognition of Compugen's accelerating commercial progress and broadly applicable drug and diagnostic discovery capabilities in the US financial and media communities.


NEW YORK ― Former Southern California assistant coach Todd McNair is appealing to the NCAA about its ruling against him in the Reggie Bush case.

Former usc assistant McNair appeals NCAA ruling


A 72-year-old southern Ontario gynecologist has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the death of his wife.

Gynecologist sentenced to seven years in prison for death of his wife


Saul is said to be the first Canadian to be elected president of International PEN in its 88-year history.

John ralston Saul elected president of International PEN


Best-selling author Iain Banks has announced he has cancer and only several months to live.

Iain Banks announces he has 'months' to live


Days after his name surfaced in connection with the head coaching vacancy at Memphis, Florida State Coach Leonard Hamilton has received a five-year contract extension at Florida State.

Leonard Hamilton receives a contract extension


The fourth Bil'in conference of Nonviolent Resistance started on Wednesday with the participation of 150 people from different nationalities.

The fourth Bil'in conference of nonviolent resistance starts


An east Orange County home was damaged by an overnight fire, according to fire rescue officials.


A public judicial inquiry is to be held into the Shirley McKie fingerprint case.

Public inquiry to be held into Shirley McKie case


China has restricted overseas borrowing by domestic property developers in the latest move to cool the real estate market, the official Shanghai Securities News reported on Thursday.

China restricts overseas borrowing by developers


Hovis-to-Mr Kipling group Premier Foods has confirmed it is considering a sale of meat substitute Quorn in an effort to speed up plans to reduce its £1.4bn debt mountain.

Premier Foods considering sale of meat substitute Quorn


Michael Jackson might be too sick to travel to London to testify in a suit claiming he owes an Arab sheikh $7 million, the pop star's attorney said on Tuesday.


Jan. 19, marking what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 80th birthday, Lucas County Commissioner Ben Konop will propose a living wage resolution designed ``to help ensure citizens receive an honest day's wage for an honest day's work,'' according to a news release.


A Round Mountain man accused of animal cruelty was arrested today on a $150,000 bench warrant after he failed to show up for his settlement conference Monday in Shasta County Superior Court.

Round Mountain man accused of animal cruelty arrested on bench warrant


Wayne Rooney has begged his wife Coleen for forgiveness in a series of emotional phone calls.

Wayne Rooney begs Coleen for forgiveness


DAIRY farmers in Central Kenya region were paid Sh3.9 billion last year.


A former Holliston man who killed his wife and two young children more than 20 years ago has been denied parole for the second time.

Holliston man who killed wife, children, denied parole


Actor Denzel Washington is to star in the adaptation of The Matarese Circle, the bestselling novel by Bourne Identity author Robert Ludlum.

Denzel Washington to star in the Matarese Circle


Premier Foods, which owns the Bisto, Mr Kipling and Hovis brands, is expected to outline its growth strategy to investors today.

Premier Foods to outline growth strategy


A young woman has been found murdered on a riverside footpath.


Fort Hood officials have released the name of a soldier who was found dead, Tuesday.

Officials release name of soldier found dead


A local service delivery improvement forum has been launched in Tongaat, outside Durban, to speed up service delivery, the department of public service and administration said on Monday.


Poppy production in Afghanistan has dropped by 30 per cent in the last two years but challenges remain in this South Asian country which remains a major poppy-producing nation, a top US official has said, adding trafficking remains a bigger challenge.

'Poppy production in Afghanistan drops but challenges remain'


London Hennessy Sports have announced this morning that Tyson Fury has vacated his British and Commonwealth Heavyweight titles in pursuit of being a household name on his journey to become Heavyweight World Champion.


Nearly a year after her local debut, singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile will return to the Fargo Theatre on Aug. 16.


Dustin Johnson had surgery Tuesday to repair cartilage in his right knee.

Dustin Johnson has surgery on right knee


Pakistan is ready to invest in Tajikistan, Pakistani Ambassador to Tajikistan Amjad Hussain B. Sial said November 1, according to AsiaPlus.tj.

Pakistan ready to invest in Tajikistan, Ambassador says


Lewis Hamilton insisted he is unfazed by the brake failure which struck him during his first day of running for Mercedes at Jerez.

Hamilton insists he's unfazed by brake failure


Platinex Inc. , a Canadian exploration company, announced today that it has issued 100,000 common shares as an installment payment towards its Shining Tree Gold Property at a deemed value of $0.175 per share.


Bush says he intends to bring home about 8,000 US troops by February.


WBA World welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi is interested in defending his title against WBC Silver welterweight champion Josesito Lopez in his first defense of his title, according to Steve Kim.

Malignaggi interested in defending title against Josesito Lopez


Freida Pinto says Dev Patel charmed people by being a ``boy trying to be a man, trying to flirt with women'' on the set of Slumdog Millionaire.

Freida Pinto says Dev Patel charmed people by being a ``boy trying to be a man''


Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Hamid Saeed Kazmi said that possible action would be taken against officials responsible for corruption in Haj affairs.

Action would be taken against responsible of corruption in Haj affairs:


The US Senate is in session Wednesday night, voting on a revised financial rescue package to save Wall Street and Main Street.

Senate to vote on financial rescue package


Real estate investment trust CapLease is raising its quarterly dividend by 3 percent to 7.75 cents per share.

CapLease raises quarterly dividend by 3 percent to 7.75 cents per share


A VASE that has literally gone under the hammer already is up for auction in Salisbury.


Two-time All-Star pitcher Scott Kazmir signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League on Saturday, and is expected to take the mound Sunday against the Bridgeport Bluefish.

Scott Kazmir signs with Sugar Land Skeeters


German import prices fell at their sharpest rate in more than 10 years, adding to evidence that inflationary pressures are easing in the euro zone's largest economy.

German import prices fall at sharpest rate in more than 10 years


Former Czech president Vaclav Havel, who came to be regarded as an anti-communist hero of the struggle that ended the Cold War, has died at the age of 75.

Former Czech president Vaclav Havel dies


THE Reserve Bank has cut official interest rates for the first time in almost seven years but the central bank is unlikely to follow up with another easing in October, economists say.


News The Bruins announced today that forward Chris Bourque has officially been placed on waivers, for the purpose of assigning him to Providence.


A scheduled Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna has been cancelled and the event will be staged in Britain next year, organizers said on Friday.


It's the dream of spooks and teenagers alike: how to take photographs through opaque objects.

How to take photographs through opaque objects


You may have a few issues with Cheryl Cole at the moment due to her picking Katie Waissel over Gamu Nhengu in The X Factor, but we wouldn't mess with her - she has her own army of fans that she's called Cheryl's Soldiers!

Don't mess with Cheryl Cole, she has her own army (of fans)


Edmonton police service dog ``Cora'' earned a goody bone after three low lifes attacked half a dozen vehicles with a sledge hammer.


BC-Refinery Blast,0169 Eleventh worker dies from injuries in Georgia sugar refinery explosion Eds:

Eleventh worker dies from injuries in Georgia sugar refinery...


They simply cannot accept when to stop and insist categorically that a woman's work is never done.


England lock Simon Shaw faces an anxious wait to discover the severity of the shoulder injury he suffered during Saturday's RBS Six Nations defeat by Ireland.


A Greek court today postponed until next year the trial of disgraced Olympic sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou, implicated in a doping scandal at the 2004 Athens Games.

Greek court postpones trial of Olympic sprinters


L'Oreal says it is targeting growth in the East Africa region with the opening of a new subsidiary in Kenya that will form a hub for the company.

L’oreal targets growth in the East Africa with new Kenya subsidiary


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bearish engulfing pattern for shares of Apple since the stock closed below $258.70.

Smartrend's candlestick scanner detects bearish engulfing pattern for Apple (aapl)


Kennedy Kwame Owusu aka Osboy South Africa-based Ghanaian fashion designer, Kennedy Kwame Owusu aka Osboy, has declared that as a fashion designer who is now into music, he will use music to educate his fans against social vices and to also encourage them to believe that Ghana has a bright future.


Lee Westwood withdrew from the BMW PGA Championship during the second round Friday because of food poisoning.


Wedbush Morgan reiterates an 'Outperform' rating on LSI Corporation, raises price target by $1 to $7.

Wedbush Morgan reiterates an 'Outperform' on LSI Corporation (LSI);


Nathan Kirsh, the South African investor, has again prolonged the hostile attempt to take over Minerva, the London developer, after gaining support from just 4,200 of additional shares since the last extension of the offer before Christmas.

Kirsh prolongs hostile attempt to take over Minerva


A Primera man arrested for public intoxication over the weekend attempted to hang himself in his jail cell before spitting in an officer's face at the city jail, police records show.

Man attempts hanging in cell, spits in officer's face


/ Matthias Kern, Bongarts/Getty Images by Mike Brehm, USA TODAY Sports by Mike Brehm, USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Flyers star Claude Giroux is leaving Germany to have his neck injury examined by a specialist in Atlanta.

Claude Giroux leaving Germany to have injury examined


An immigrant worker who apparently became disoriented after leaving a staff party in Red Deer, has been found frozen to death in the frigid cold snap that is gripping the prairies.


The fresh rubella outbreak spreading quickly nationwide poses the greatest threat to fetuses, according to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases.


A FORMER Royal Navy sailor slowly beat his pet cat to death with a perfume bottle, stabbed it with a kitchen knife then ``giggled and smirked'', a court heard today.

FORMER sailor 'beat pet cat to death with perfume bottle'


A late night fire gutted a vacant Culpeper townhouse and damaged an adjoining home Saturday.


A judge says a New York man will held for trial on charges that he sexually assaulted a Philadelphia woman who jumped from her third-floor apartment window to escape.

Man held for trial in assault on woman who jumped out window


Noida authority today sealed two premises at sector 34 here for running commercial activities in the residential area, officials said.


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close of trade on Tuesday: up one cent to $3.13 Investors in the Hastings Fund Management-controlled Australian Infrastructure Fund on Tuesday voted to sell its holdings in the sought-after airport assets to the federal government's Future Fund.


A US bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of distressed US automaker Chrysler to Fiat, saying the move is the only way to save the business.

US judge approves sale of Chrysler to Fiat


FAST bowler Ryan Harris will return to Australia today after failing to prove his fitness before the second Test match against South Africa.


Ex-official's wife says husband killed DA In a stunning twist, the wife of a jailed former justice of the peace was charged yesterday with capital murder after authorities say she confessed to helping her husband kill two North Texas prosecutors who aggressively secured a theft conviction against him.


At least 17 people have been killed in recent hours in northern Mexico, including nine whose charred bodies were discovered near Ciudad Juarez and four hit men gunned down during an attempt to spring other suspected cartel enforcers from custody in Monterrey.


Kajal sure looks always beautifully dressed up on screens be it her various movies or the premiers like Magadheera movie premiere which we covered, she is always elegant, but she said that she likes it casual while she is at home or not shooting, she also added ``When I'm not shooting, I'm happy dressing up in track pants. I also don't like to wear make-up when I'm home. When it comes to dressing, I like being casual and laidback.''


A Weston woman found dead in her apartment in May died from a heroin overdose.


On April 3, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will visit the Virginia Military Institute, the NATO headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, and deliver remarks at the World Affairs Council at the Sheraton Waterside Hotel in Norfolk.

Secretary Clinton to visit the Virginia Military Institute, the NATO headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia


Van Morrison, 66, announced this week that he will release a new studio album with Blue Note Records entitled, Born to Sing:


Demi Moore denies plastic surgery is the basis for her youthful beauty, but does say she feels young enough to have another child.


Michael Fassbender is to play Macbeth in a new film version of the William Shakespeare tragedy, produced by the company behind Steve McQueen's Shame and the Oscar-winning The King's Speech.


Strong storms moved through Georgia Thursday evening, and emergency dispatchers reported damage in the Rome area, Gordon County and elsewhere, mostly in northwest Georgia.


Government has information that terror groups have been investing money in Indian stock markets, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said today.

Terror groups investing in Indian stock markets:


While on our dimpled hero, Raja is all set to act in another film with Kamna Jethmalani.


Australian international Matt McKay is set to leave crisis-hit Scottish giants Rangers to join South Korean team Busan I'Park, it was confirmed on Wednesday.


Seasonally adjusted Irish goods exports increased by 10% to €7.77bn in August and imports increased by 6% to €4.07bn, resulting in a 15% increase in the trade surplus to €3.70bn.

Irish goods exports increased by 10% in August;


Britain said on Friday it will send four more Tornado warplanes to support the NATO mission in Libya, in addition to the 12 already deployed.

Britain says it will send four more warplanes to Libya


The Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended its February 25 decision disqualifying Mian Shahbaz Sharif from holding public office and restored him as chief minister in Punjab with immediate effect.

Shahbaz Sharif restored as Chief Minister in Punjab


``Dr. Height devoted her life to those struggling for equality ... and served as the only woman at the highest level of the civil rights movement -- witnessing every march and milestone along the way,'' Obama said.


There is a flip side to social networking sites -- drug traffickers are increasingly using social networking sites to lure and recruit young women as peddlers, an International Narcotics Control Board report said Wednesday.

Drug traffickers use networking sites to recruit peddlers


Evangelist Billy Graham celebrated his 90th birthday today with family and personal staff at a private barbeque near his mountain home outside Asheville, NC, attended by all five of his children, most of his 19 grandchildren and many of his great grandchildren.


Demi Lovato performed her song ``Make A Wave'' without Joe Jonas on ABC's show ``Extreme Makeover Home Edition.''

Demi Lovato performs ``Make a Wave'' on Extreme Makeover Home Edition


Gov. Scott Walker today signed a tort reform bill into law, which Republicans say will help improve the state's business climate.


Dirty Girl Mud Run, the original women-only national mud run series, is coming to Austin, Texas on Saturday, March 23.


Advisers and providers have called for ``urgent clarity'' on consultancy charging, with the results of the Government's review of auto-enrolment advice fees not due until after the RDR's implementation.

Advisers call for 'urgent clarity' over consultancy charging


Republican gubernatorial hopeful Terry Branstad addressed the idea that President Barack Obama is a Muslim on Monday in an interview with The Des Moines Register, saying ``I take the president at his word that he's a Christian.''

Branstad: 'I take the president at his word that he's a Christian'


Mexico City - Mexican President Felipe Calderon is to travel to Germany next week, his administration announced Thursday.

Mexican President Calderon to travel to Germany


Toronto police are looking for a man who was stripped and abducted in the Jane Street and Woolner Avenue area on Sunday afternoon.

Police looking for man who was stripped, abducted


A team of students representing Bergenfield High School recently won highest honors in this year's WordMasters Challenge.


An eastern North Carolina wildfire has jumped containment lines and forced the evacuation of 39 homes, officials said today.


Stocks fell Friday and saw a second straight week of losses as concerns about the pace of global growth sparked a sell-off in financial shares.

Stocks see second straight week of losses


A man from Rushoon has been charged with dangerous driving.


Gains for energy firms limited losses for London shares on Thursday morning, with natural gas producer BG Group performing strongly after announcing another oil discovery offshore Brazil.

Energy firms limit losses for London shares


A Kennecott worker suffered first- and second-degree burns from a steam explosion Monday while working at the tailings pond west of Magna.

Kennecott worker burned in steam explosion


Mongolia has lifted the state of emergency imposed after deadly election riots hit the capital Ulan Bator, with the president yesterday appealing for calm amid lingering fears of further violence.


The government is willing to make changes to the proposed plan to upgrade Brickfields into a township known as ``Little India'' for the benefit of all parties.

Government may make changes to proposed plan to upgrade Brickfields


A man was jailed for two years and four months at Christchurch district court today for a ``ferocious'' attack on his partner's former lover.


An Abilene woman struck in the chest by a ram as she checked on a newborn lamb has died of her injuries.


NATO leaders played down talk of a damaging split over Afghanistan on Thursday, hours after US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said that NATO was in danger of becoming a ``two-tier alliance''.

NATO leaders play down talk of split over Afghanistan


Angelina Jolie was recently spotted toy gun shopping with her two sons, Maddox and Pax in Hollywood, following a quick lunch at McDonald's.

Angelina Jolie was recently spotted toy gun shopping with her...


Morecambe manager Jim Bentley hailed Jack Redshaw after the striker fired both goals in a 2-1 win over former club Rochdale at Spotland.


Black Leopards are planning to give new AmaZulu coach Craig Rosslee a rough ride when the two teams clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium tonight.

Black Leopards are planning to give new AmaZulu coach Craig Rosslee a rough ride tonight


The RSS today said it is premature to have a debate on the links of those involved in Mecca masjid blast here with the organisation.

Premature for debate on linking Mecca masjid blast with us


City Mayor Linda D. Thompson will kick off a series of Town Hall style public meetings Thursday night at 6:00 PM in the YMCA at 2135 North 6 th Street to discuss ``The City of Harrisburg Moving Forward.''

Mayor Thompson to kick-off Town Hall-style public meetings


Cy Alexander, named the men's basketball coach at NC A&T on Friday, said he's looking forward to a return to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Alexander named men's basketball coach at NC A&T


Music icon Jon Bon Jovi has slammed Justin Bieber for being late to concerts, calling him an asshole!

Jon Bon Jovi calls Justin Bieber an asshole


Preliminary construction has begun on a new 17,750 square-foot USS Arizona Memorial visitor center at Pearl Harbor.

Construction begins on new Arizona Memorial visitor center at Pearl Harbor


East Bay Assemblyman Sandré R. Swanson was named chairman of the California Legislative Black Caucus this month, becoming the first Northern California representative in more than a decade.

Swanson named chairman of California Legislative Black Caucus


As per reports and information,Palm oil dropped for the first time in four days on concern supplies of edible oils will increase in the second half, helping stockpiles rise from a 10-month low.Futures for September delivery lost as much as 0.4 percent to 2,330 ringgit a metric ton on the Malaysia Derivatives Exchange and paused at 2,338 ringgit at the midday break.

Palm oil dropped for the first time in four days on concern supplies of edible oils will increase in the second half...


A convicted felon has been indicted for allegedly stealing a laptop belonging to the Henry County School System, according to court records.

Felon indicted for allegedly stealing laptops


SAN JOSE, Calif. USA Hockey announced today that former San Jose Sharks center Jeremy Roenick will be inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame on Oct. 21 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY

Jeremy Roenick to be inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame


The trustee handling the Chapter 7 bankruptcy of Axium International Inc. on Monday sued two former top officials of the defunct Burbank entertainment industry payroll firm, alleging years of mismanagement and misappropriation of corporate assets after the company changed hands in 2002.

Trustee sues former officials of payroll firm


Qantas has offered voluntary redundancies all 7000 of its cabin crew, saying it needs to respond to rising fuel prices and the impact of natual disasters.

Qantas offers redundancies to cabin crew


But fortunately journalism does not depend on print, and Internet news sites are beginning to take off.


President Obama is strongly condemning a ``barbaric terrorist attack'' against Israeli tourists in Bulgaria.

Obama condemns 'barbaric' attack on Israeli tourists


I am afraid this site is not working properly in IE. It loads, but the articles refresh to blank pages.

Site not working properly in Internet Explorer


The legendary Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen are teaming up to play a mother and son in My Mother's Curse.

Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen team up as mother and son


Amy Winehouse is set to launch her own club night tomorrow night at the Camden Monarch venue in London.

Amy Winehouse launches her own club night


Actor Manchu Manoj who is just back from a vacation in Bangkok, has hit the gym with a vengeance.


The Olympic torch relay in Seoul, the 17th leg of the Olympic Flame's global tour, started Sunday in the Olympic Park after a launching ceremony at the Olympic Park.


Both ABC and CBS will offer free, ad-supported streaming of their television content to the iPad.

ABC and CBS will offer free streaming of their content on iPad


The JMU community gathers in the Convocation Center to mourn the loss of seven Dukes in one semester.

Community mourns loss of seven Dukes in one semester


A joint team of the city police and the Crime Branch-Crime Investigation Department is probing into the murder of an aged woman at Vattakkinar, near the Kozhikode Government Arts and Science College.


The Prasar Bharati, the country's public broadcaster, has been exempted from paying any income tax, with the smooth passage of the Finance Bill in the Lok Sabha.

Prasar Bharati exempt from paying income tax


Calls for asylum seekers to join suit Updated: 22:52, Wednesday February 13, 2013 The lawyers challenging the constitutionality of the Australian detention centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island say they are seeking to invite the asylum seekers there to join the legal action.


Future Movement leader MP Saad Hariri commemorated the death of MP Bassel Fleihan who died on April 18, 2005 from injuries sustained when a massive bomb exploded in Beirut as he passed by in former premier Rafik Hariri's motorcade on February 14, 2005.


It is about time Pakistan develops a national voluntary blood donation programme for recruitment and retention of donors.

Time to develop national voluntary blood donation programme


And what should be worn by her husband as he does not possess a smoking jacket.

What should be worn if not a smoking jacket?


The South African health care system has failed pregnant women, Human Rights Watch said today.

Health cares system fails pregnant women:


Nineteen Kuala Langat District councillors stood their ground against the State Government in their decision to disallow a funfair in their jurisdiction.


Michael Vick, the former star National Football League quarterback serving a 23-month prison sentence for his role in a dogfighting ring, has filed for bankruptcy protection, court papers show.


The former Samajwadi Party general secretary, Amar Singh -- who was expelled from the party on Tuesday along with SP Lok Sabha member Jayaprada and four MLAs for ``anti-party activity'' -- said here that he would not quit his Rajya Sabha seat.


NASDAQ reported that according to US government forecast, US dry natural gas output is anticipated to surge by 1% between 2010 and 2035 to 28 trillion cubic feet per year.

US dry natural gas output to surge by 1%


Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its fifth A380 at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse, France.

Singapore Airlines takes delivery of fifth A380


Pollster Bernie Pinsonat's conclusion that so many Louisiana politicians have switched to the Republican Party that ``Republicans are going to start devouring each other in three years'' leaves open an interesting prospect.


Russian peacekeepers are waging a ``fierce'' battle with Georgian forces in South Ossetia and have suffered 12 dead and 150 wounded, the peacekeeping forces were quoted as saying by Russian news agencies.

Russia peacekeepers in ``fierce'' battle


On Sunday residents participated in a wild run around southwest Albuquerque, during the 24th Annual Run for the Zoo.


THIEVES have targeted a charity in Salisbury twice in the past couple of weeks, much to the distress of staff and visitors to the centre.


Tuesday's commute is a wet one for metro Atlanta drivers with rain drenching the metro Atlanta area.


Xcite Energy said it has started pre-production flow test operations on the 9/03b-7 lateral well of the Bentley oil field in the North Sea.

Xcite Energy starts pre-production flow test on Bentley oil field


Pete Doherty has confessed that he is still heartbroken after splitting up with Kate Moss and has not had another relationship since.

Pete Doherty 'still heartbroken' after split from Kate Moss


Thornburg Mortgage has announced that it plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and also intends to commence an orderly sale or liquidation of its assets.

Thornburg Mortgage plans to file for bankruptcy protection


A blind man had his jaw broken in a vicious assault after he accidentally bumped into a hooded thug.


State-owned refiner Indian Oil Corp plans to raise USD450 million through overseas borrowing in the current financial year that ends March 2013, a senior official said.


Manchester United captain Gary Neville was happy to get a game under his belt in their Champions League defeat to Besiktas.

Man utd's Neville happy to get another game under belt


Madison County may owe town, school and fire taxes on several parcels of property retained from prior tax auctions, according to information discussed at an emergency meeting called by the Madison County Board of Supervisors Planning Committee Friday.


US-headquartered General Electric would focus more on railways and locomotives sector this year, a top company executive said.

General Electric to focus more on railways, locomotives this year


A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge has ruled that the city's mandatory sick leave ordinance unconstitutional.

Judge rules mandatory sick leave unconstitutional


Power tools and an electrical generator were stolen from a Stockport cemetery.

Power tools stolen from Stockport cemetery


The Clippers and free-agent center Ryan Hollins agreed to a one-year deal on Thursday.


A three day consultative and planning workshop on Midwifery organized by the United Nations Population Fund, kicked off yesterday in Juba.

Consultative workshop on midwifery kicks off in Juba


Only children with chronic pathologies, older than six months old, will be vaccinated against swine flu in Spain, Spanish Health Minister Trinidad Jimenez announced on Monday.

Only children with chronic pathologies will be vaccinated in Spain


The Greater Boston office vacancy rate rose to 14.5 percent at the end of first quarter of this year, registering a negative growth for the fifth consecutive quarter, according to a report released by the Boston office of Lincoln Property Company.

Greater Boston office vacancy rises to 14.5 percent;


Western Union Co., the Greenwood Village-based provider of money-transfer services, sold $500 million in five-year notes, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

Western Union sells $500 million in notes.


Ashutosh Gowariker's magnum opus Jodhaa Akbar wins yet another international award of the AUDIENCE AWARD of the BEST FOREIGN FEATURE FILM at the 32nd Sao Paulo International Film Festival in Brazil, South America.

Jodhaa Akbar wins the ``AUDIENCE award''


A Steinbach man is in critical but stable condition after the semi that he was driving collided with a fire truck on Highway 1, near Portage la Prairie.

Steinbach man in critical condition after colliding with fire truck


A playgroup has been rated outstanding in every area for its care and support of children.


NEC will provide Telefonica with cloud computing technology for its business customers to access a virtualised remote desktop and office suite applications from smartphones or PCs. Telefonica will deploy NEC's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure to build and manage cloud computing services for large and small- to medium-sized businesses in Spain.

NEC to provide Telefonica with cloud computing technology


Terengganu continues to attract foreign investors with the latest being a steel producer from China which has signed an agreement for the setting up of an integrated steel mill in the state.


Two Donegal senators have been challenged to a ten minute bout in the ring by a Ballyshannon based County Councillor and Dáil Eireann hopeful.


The Des Moines Buccaneers announced today that they have purchased the land from the City of Urbandale where Buccaneer Arena is located at 72nd and Hickman.


For those asking, the #Jets don't have any interest in bringing veteran Trevor Pryce back to add depth to the defensive line.

New york Jets have no interest in Trevor Pryce


A 32-year-old Chatham man was pepper sprayed by Chatham-Kent police early Friday morning after allegedly resisting arrest for breaking and entering.


A new Labour Government will not have double standards when it comes to ensuring that there will be zero tolerance on corruption.


Amy Winehouse is angry that she will not be singing the James Bond theme song.


A vandal responsible for causing over £80,000 worth of damage with his ``Zerx'' graffiti tag across London has been jailed.

Vandal responsible for £80,000 worth of damage jailed


A Daly City councilwoman pleaded no contest today to insurance fraud for making false workers' compensation claims and will resign her position, officials said.

Daly City councilwoman pleads no contest to fraud


Police are investigating the death of a man outside a Blenheim bar in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Police investigate death of man outside Blenheim bar


The new 7-Eleven store at the intersection of Route 130 south and Highland Avenue is slated to open Oct. 24, according to a communications official with the popular convenience store.


While certain vaccines had long been linked to autism, the US vaccine court says vaccines containing mercury-based preservatives cannot cause autism on their own.


``It's in our culture to welcome our guests with open arms. Whoever speaks about it, won't worry us,'' said Khurshid.


KINGSTON, Jamaica -A Jamaican track and field athlete has tested positive for a banned substance.

Jamaican athlete tests positive for banned substance


Keith Fahey has signed a new deal at Birmingham City which ties him to the club until the end of the 2012/2013 season, with manager Alex McLeish describing his determination as ``inspirational''.

Keith Fahey signs new deal at Birmingham City


Countless years of folk wisdom have been undermined as a new report claims that money can, in fact, buy you happiness.


GEORGE Osborne has warned Britain's economic recovery will be ``longer and harder'' than anyone feared.


The Milwaukee Brewers say that Bob Uecker, Newsradio 620 WTMJ's ``Voice of the Brewers,'' will undergo a second heart surgery on Tuesday.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 10,411.10 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday, down 119.60 points or 1.14 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 10,411.10, down 119.60 points


The AIDS epidemic is leveling off and the number of people newly infected with the virus that causes it has remained unchanged since 2007, the United Nations said in a report Monday.


Pracheen Chauhan, who was missing in the small screen for some time is back in action in Rajan Shahi's Hawan.


Minister for Justice Alan Shatter is taking policing in a ``wrong direction'' according to Fianna Fáil, which will tonight table a private members' motion opposing cuts to Garda resources.

Shatter taking policing 'in wrong direction'


In a breakthrough revelation, it has been revealed that charcoal made during wildfires incidents taking place in forests end up landing in oceans.

Charcoal made during wildfires ends up in ocean


Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday accused the West of nuclear ``intimidation'' in speech to the UN General Assembly which was boycotted by the United States and Israel.

Ahmadinejad accuses West of nuclear 'intimidation'


Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson won re-election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, easily defeating a conservative challenger who claimed she was an activist judge.

Chief justice Abrahamson wins re-election


Real estates for more than BGN 500 thousand will be checked in Bulgaria, Serbian Businness novini informs.

Real estates for more than BGN 500 thousand to be checked in Bulgaria


Former X Factor runner-up Andy Abraham has criticised current contestant Stacey Solomon saying she ``needs to hold herself better.''

X Factor's Andy Abraham says Stacey Solomon ``needs to hold herself better''


The Australian share market closed flat on Tuesday, despite stronger overseas markets and the central bank keeping its finger off the interest rate trigger.


Fugitive former Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky, who was convicted of embezzlement earlier this week, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.


HRH The Princess Royal has been elected Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers' at the Company's annual meeting, Common Hall.

Princess anne elected Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers'


A Belleville doctor has been accused of incompetence in the care and treatment of 28 patients between 2006 and 2008.

Belleville doctor accused of incompetence


Moorhead police are investigating a homicide after being called to 1209 Main Ave. around 9:25 pm Wednesday.


Fire officials say a Virginia man was severely burned when an oil tank he was using a cutting torch on exploded in Somerset County.

Man severely burned when oil tank explodes


An inactive hand grenade was confiscated Thursday morning by an adult at Kittredge Elementary School after the young student who brought it in had made a comment about blowing up the school, authorities said.


The US dollar edged up against the rupee at Rs 44.20/21 per dollar and the pound sterling also finished slightly higher at Rs 72.00/02 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market here on Thursday.


The trial for a Mason City pastor who police say struck a teenager in a confirmation class has been delayed again.

Trial for Mason City pastor delayed again


Australian beekeepers are forming an army of volunteers to do battle with the Asian honey bee.

Australian beekeepers to battle the Asian honey bee


NEW YORK Inspired by Neil Young and Radiohead, Michael Moore will release his new film online and for free.

Michael Moore to release new film online for free


A Tamil film producer was arrested on Wednesday and the nephew of chief minister Jayalalithaa's close aide Sasikala booked for allegedly cheating another producer of Rs. 1.20 crore.


Another investor is suing to stop the public sale of the Empire State Building, marking the second time in a week that investors have gone to court to halt the process.

Another investor sues to stop sale of Empire State Building


Turkish police seized a large amount of drugs in the southeastern and central regions on Friday, local media reported.

Turkish police seize large amount of drugs


Dissident republicans were blamed for a car bomb attack at a court in Northern Ireland last night.

Dissident republicans blamed for car bomb


Former premier Nawaz Sharif has said that the Pakistani Parliament was being turned into a concubine.

Sharif says pak Parliament being turned into a concubine


Iran has signed the agreement worth $ 300 million with Kuwaiti investors to implement roughly 15 infrastructure projects in the Arvand Free Trade Zone, Ali-Asghar Parhizgar, the managing director of the Iranian Arvand Free Zone, was quoted by Bena, as saying.

Iran signs agreement with Kuwaiti investors


Freight and passenger traffic resumed this morning in the Channel Tunnel linking Britain to continental Europe after a fire on Thursday that completely halted traffic, the Eurotunnel and Eurostar companies said.


Federal Law Minister Babar Awan said on Monday that the parliament had not exceeded its powers with regards to the appointment of judges.


Because everything eventually becomes an academic field, researchers from MIT, University of Southampton and Georgia Institute of Technology have teamed up to build Who Gives A Tweet, a Twitter app that allows users to anonymously rate their friends' and strangers' tweets in order gain more insight into status update perception.


``The Ashes are gone. Australian cricket is in tatters,'' lamented Sydney's Daily Telegraph.


The European Medicines Agency or EMA said Friday that it has recommended the approval of Eurartesim, from Sigma-tau Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite SpA, a fixed combination product consisting of dihydroartemisinin and piperaquine phosphate, for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

EMA recommends approval of Eurartesim for uncomplicated malaria


Kuala Lumpur, Jan 23 A Malaysian taxi driver was accused of raping a customer several times, then demanding she pay her fare after he took her home, a news report said Friday.The suspect was accused of picking up a 28-year-old clerk late Tuesday and driving her to a secluded area in the central state of Selangor before handcuffing her and raping her several times, the New Straits Times daily said.

Malaysian taxi driver accused of raping customer, then demanding fare


Goldman Sachs is raising its PT today on Valero Energy, raising its PT from $26 to $28.

Goldman Sachs raises PT on Valero Energy to $28


Sir Paul McCartney has recently decided he wanted to try his hand at ballet and wrote a ballet about the sea.


Australian new vehicle sales set a new record in September with a sales surge in four-wheel drives, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries said on Tuesday.

Australian vehicle sales set new record in September


A judge says he will grant bail to disgraced former junior hockey coach Graham James who faces new sex charges in Winnipeg.

Judge grants bail to disgraced coach Graham James


A Minnesota man was named the new voice of the famous Aflac duck on Tuesday.

Minnesota man named new voice of Aflac duck


Former South Africa coach Mickey Arthur has been approached by the Cricket Australia, which wants him to replace Tim Nielsen as the national coach, a report said here.

Cricket Australia wants Arthur as coach:


Construction activity slowed for the ninth consecutive month in February amid tight credit conditions, weaker demand and higher interest rates.


The ABC has hired its first channel controller as part of a restructure of its television operations, appointing Brendan Dahill, an executive at BBC Worldwide, to manage ABC1.


Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni on Thursday downplayed the favourites tag which his side has been labelled with ahead of their Asian Cup quarter-final against Qatar.

Japan coach Zaccheroni downplays favourites tag


Bangladeshi police fired teargas at scores of protesters on Sunday as violence broke out during a day-long opposition strike in the capital Dhaka.The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its Islamist allies enforced the strike in protest at the government's decision to divide the 400-year-old city into two admini...

Bangladeshi police fire teargas at protesters


Historian and best-selling author Douglas Brinkley will speak in Ruston on Thursday as part of the Chris Andrews Lecture Series at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1000 Woodward Ave.

Douglas Brinkley to speak in Ruston on Thursday


Reality TV stars Katie Price and Alex Reid are planning to fly off for a second honeymoon at the end of September, according to reports.

Katie Price and Alex Reid are planning second honeymoon


Wolves have announced a pre-tax profit of £9.1million following a loss in the previous year.


PEORIA CO. - A former Metamora High School teacher and soccer coach is charged today with having sex with a student.

Former teacher and coach charged with having sex with a student


A local organization gets an award from the Governor for helping people in the Northwoods with their finances.

Local organization gets award from Governor


The redevelopment agency voted, 3-2 with Chairman Tom O'Malley and Mayor Ellen Beraud in dissent, to return a business stimulus program presented by Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis to staff.

Redevelopment agency returns business stimulus program to staff


Tributes.com establishes online memorial for Michael Jackson who passed away today at age 50 after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest.

Tributes.com establishes online memorial for Michael Jackson:


L'Oreal aids non-animal testing research Updated: 07:50, Tuesday March 13, 2012 L'Oreal has given $US1.2 million to the Environmental Protection Agency to help develop chemical tests which do not involve using animals, the perfume giant and US watchdog have announced.


A federal judge granted a request to delay the execution of Jeffery Lee Wood.


NASCAR's most polarizing figure announced he'll drive the No. 51 car for Phoenix Racing and owner James Finch for the entire 2012 Sprint Cup season.

Kurt Busch will drive for Phoenix Racing


A 45-year-old Westminster woman was charged with giving a prescription drug to a Bellows Falls woman, resulting in her death.

Woman charged with giving prescription drugs, resulting in another's death


``Saw 3D'' cut a straight line to the top of the weekend box office.


Samuel L. Jackson doesn't feel normal promoting his latest film ``Soul Men'' without costar Bernie Mac.

Jackson promotes his latest film ``Soul Men''


WESTPAC has cut its standard variable home loan rate by 37 basis points to 7.09 per cent.

Westpac cuts variable home loan rates by 37 points


The head of the European Commission warned on Wednesday that the urgency of the eurozone crisis is ``not fully understood'' by some national governments.

Urgency of crisis 'not fully understood' by governments:


A burglar who broke into a house claims he was held captive by a ``supernatural figure'' for three days without food and water.

Burglar 'held captive by supernatural figure'


Christchurch police are treating the death of a teenage girl in a house fire in the Christchurch suburb of Somerfield this afternoon as suspicious.

Christchurch police treating death as suspicious


A 12-year-old boy who jumped to his death from his Tokyo condominium after attending a graduation ceremony at his elementary school in March had written about his suicidal tendencies at school, education officials said.

Boy who jumped to death had written about suicidal tendencies at school


Saudi Arabia is preparing to build 4,000 new school buildings across the Kingdom as part of a multi-phase upgrade to the country's education facilities.

Saudi Arabia to build 4,000 new school buildings


Apple hit another milestone on Monday by becoming the most valuable company in history, in advance of the launch of a new iPhone.

Apple becomes the most valuable company in history


A Delta Air Lines plane carrying 149 passengers and crew made an emergency landing at Standiford Field.


View company's profile I do not expect anything new to come out of the EU economic summit and I think the currency market has already to a large extent priced that in.


I can't say that it wasn't a big surprise to find out today that TorrentSpy had decided to close its doors permanently, for once it began ``blocking'' US visitors the handwriting was virtually written on the wall.


Himesh Reshammiya performed live in concert for the KARZZZZ Curtain Raiser at Andheri Sports Complex.


``You should have seen me running around here: 'Clams! Clams! Clams!''' said Lemke, 43, from his home in Goodland, a short boat ride from his submerged seafood farm.


A Quincy man swerved to avoid a deer early Thursday morning and lost control of his motorcycle, which slid into a ditch.

Quincy man swerves to avoid deer, loses control of motorcycle


The cost of living has fallen in Anchorage, an indication that the local economy has softened.


``Boycott calls have become opposition's bad habit that they cannot get rid of it.

Boycott calls become opposition's bad habit:


A rebel group declared the independence of northern Mali from the Western African nation on Friday, according to a statement posted on its website.

Rebels declare independence of northern Mali


Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce returned to practice Tuesday and is expected to play on Wednesday against Golden State.


Tara Reid has finally admitted she never really married Greek man Zack Kehayov after rising speculation the nuptials weren't in fact legal.

Tara Reid - tara Reid 'never really married' Zack Kehayov


A Fontana woman is said to be in a critical condition following a fall at her residence in the early hours of the morning.

Fontana woman in a critical condition following a fall


Dannii Minogue, former judge from Britain's 'X Factor' was recently under the knife after a diagnosis of acute appendicitis in April, where she said ``I thought I was dying.''


Presidential press-service informed that according to the decree of February 7 director of the State Civil Aviation Administration of Azerbaijan was replaced.

Director of the State Civil Aviation Administration of Azerbaijan was replaced


State-run Oil & Natural Gas Corp may file the draft prospectus for its share sale this week, its Chairman AK Hazarika said on Wednesday.

ONGC may file draft prospectus for its share sale this week


While launching the new Virgin Active tennis scheme, Sir Richard Branson talks about his holiday with Harry Styles and tennis dating.

Sir Richard Branson talks about Harry Styles and tennis dating


Around 100 bus drivers were fined €70 each by the Magistrates' Court on Thursday after admitting to providing unauthorised transport services for tourists.


Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. announced that it filed a Form S-8 registration statement today with the Securities and Exchange Commission under which its President and Chief Executive Officer, Bradley I. Meier, may from time to time sell up to 4,500,000 shares of common stock.

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. files registration statement for


Innovative fashion designer Norma Kamali and toy industry leader Alan Hassenfeld, retired chairman and CEO of the international Hasbro Industries will receive Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees.

Norma Kamali to receive Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree


Coca cola has launched a new soft drink, Minute Maid Pulpy Orange.


Prime Minister Kamal El Ganzouri reviews preparations for inaugurating the first stage of the third underground metro line between Attaba and Abbasiya.

Ganzouri reviews preparations for inaugurating underground metro line


Andy Murray had to fight back from 2-0 down before play was halted in his fourth round match with Viktor Troicki.

Andy Murray fights back before play is halted


The Government has announced court closures as a part of changes being made to the Justice ministry.


SUPPORT for United Nationalist Alliance senatorial candidate Jack Enrile crosses political party lines, as Liberal Party provincial chairman Representative Albee Benitez threw his all-out support for him during a campaign sortie at Murcia last Saturday.


Indianapolis - Chrysler has returned $5.5 million in bonds to Tipton County to settle a dispute over millions of dollars the Indiana county spent toward a transmission plant that a Chrysler supplier stopped building last year.

Chrysler returns $5.5 million bonds to Tipton county


Smith rejects reports of switch to state Updated: 13:28, Sunday February 3, 2013 Defence Minister Stephen Smith has rejected reports he is considering switching from federal politics to lead Labor in Western Australia.


It seems the assault on Noel Gallagher at the Toronto gig was more serious than first thought, meaning that the Oasis gig at Eden on Saturday has been postponed.


Netflix has selected Irdeto to protect the content that it is streaming, the company has announced.


How I Met Your Mother actor Neil Patrick Harris has revealed that he is a big fan of the social networking site Twitter, as it gives him a way to connect with hi fans.


Lynda Petty, the wife of seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty, has been diagnosed with central nervous system lymphoma and will be treated at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center.


Jason Lee and his girlfriend Ceren Alkac have had a baby girl, a little sister to Pilot Inspektor.

Jason Lee has a sister for Pilot Inspektor


Goldman Sachs has warned its shareholders to brace for losses after the US credit rating downgrade.


Figures from the NHS Information Centre suggest that heart attacks and strokes lead to hospitalizations of hundreds of diabetics each week, Diabetes UK has revealed.

Heart attacks and strokes lead to hospitalizations of hundreds of diabetics each week


In a surprise turn, Grammy-winning rapper Lil' Wayne agreed to plead guilty this morning to a reduced weapons charge in a gun case that he has been fighting for two years, and will spend a year in prison.

Lil' Wayne to plead guilty to weapons charge


Mundine prepares for Geale bout Updated: 19:58, Friday January 4, 2013 Anthony Mundine has returned to the place where he last defeated Daniel Geale for inspiration ahead of their January 30 fight.


Florida education officials on Wednesday released annual school grades that showed a 24 percent drop in the number of A-rated elementary, middle and combination schools.


The Australian Government has delivered another underarm to the Pacific region and the world, this time on addressing climate.


A weeklong manhunt for felon on the lam Terry Hayes ended in Gravette early Friday morning.


Aboriginal victims of crime in the Thunder Bay area have been given a voice and information where they can reach out for help.


The company that makes Muscle Milk is ending its endorsement deal with Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.

Cytosport ends endorsement deal with Hernandez


Troy Deeney insists he did not desperately want to leave Walsall but that it was the striker's desire to test himself at a higher level which led to him handing in a transfer request.


President Obama to honor 6 slain Newtown teachers President Barack Obama is honoring the six educators killed in the Newtown school shooting with the nation's second-highest civilian honor.


Voters could be faced with a sixth referendum on abortion to change the Constitution that currently permits termination if a mother's life is at risk, including from suicide.

Voters face sixth referendum on abortion


7-Eleven, Inc. announced that it has completed the transaction with ExxonMobil to acquire retail interests in 51 North Texas sites.

7-Eleven, Inc. completes transaction with ExxonMobil


Youngstown State officially introduced their new head football coach Tuesday afternoon.

Ysu introduces their new head football coach


A minor earthquake was reported in Johnson County Sunday morning and no damage was reported.

Minor earthquake reported in Johnson County


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


A Brandon man has pleaded guilty to possessing seven child porn videos he downloaded using a popular file-sharing program.

Man pleads guilty to possessing child porn


Singer Jennifer Hudson, who lost 80lbs recently, is said to have slimmed down to a size zero.

Jennifer Hudson has slimmed down to a size zero!


A WOMAN has died after being attacked by a cow she was feeding at a farm property a few miles north of Urbana, Iowa.

WOMAN dies after being attacked by a cow


News just through here in Australia that former World Bantamweight Champion Lionel Rose died today aged 62, Rose has been suffering ill health since a stroke in 2007.


Today state officials cited a Western Kentucky mine where a roof fall killed two workers in April.


Former US Sen. Norm Coleman, a Republican, said late Sunday that he would not run for governor.


Scientists from Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands have made a breakthrough in plant medicine production, by unravelling and manipulating the glycosylation of proteins in plants.

Scientists make breakthrough in plant medicine production


New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes was scratched from New York's lineup Thursday for follow-up lab work related to his team physical, but a team spokesperson said he has been cleared to play.


May 23, 2013 San Diego sheriff's officials say a deputy shot a man after he grabbed her stun gun and fired it at her.

Deputy shoots man who grabbed her stun gun


India has not reached the drought situation yet, although it faces the challenge of maintaining record foodgrain production due to weak monsoons this year, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said in New Delhi today.

India has not reached drought situation yet:


Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday vetoed a Democratic budget plan approved by the Legislature, restarting talks over how to close California's $9.6 billion deficit.


Former Union Home Secretary GK Pillai on Monday said anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare had a ``high moral ground'' and that the Lokpal issue was being resolved in the ``spirit of democracy''.


The mayor of Sweetwater wants to add bath salts to an ordinance banning fake marijuana, the city said Wednesday.

Sweetwater to add bath salts to ordinance banning fake marijuana


Pete Doherty paid tribute to both Amy Winehouse and Robyn Whitehead at the Brixton Academy on Friday night, where he played what he said would be ``last gig in a long time''.

Pete Doherty plays ``last gig in a long time''


Minneapolis musician, singer and songwriter, Tim Mahoney, will perform the National Anthem at the Life Time Fitness Triathlon on Saturday, July 12.

Tim Mahoney to perform National Anthem at Life Time Fitness Triathlon on July 12


A report says the plane that crashed into an Oakland Park home had engine problems before takeoff.

Report: plane crashed into home had engine problem


State Police say a drunk driver hit a crosswalk pole at Main and Goodrich in Clarence on Monday and then fled the scene.


It is the first multi-strain conjugated meningitis vaccine to be launched in the UK.

Multi-strain meningitis vaccine launched


Police are investigating after a home invasion robbery in Jackson County Tuesday morning in which the victim was tied up.

Police investigate home invasion robbery in Jackson County


South African bonds remained static in midday trade on Thursday, with the lacklustre conditions set to persist until after the repo decision this afternoon.


Six months after her husband tearfully admitted an extramarital affair on national television, South Carolina First Lady Jenny Sanford is filing for divorce.


Robert Smalls Middle School in Beaufort is set to host a Learning Expeditions Kickoff Event from Aug. 16 to Aug. 19.

Robert Smalls Middle School to host Learning Expeditions Kickoff


Actor Colin Firth has condemned ``the cruelty'' of a Home Office decision to deport a seriously ill woman to Nigeria, where doctors say she may die because of the limited availability of affordable healthcare.

Colin Firth condemns 'cruelty' of Home Office decision to deport seriously ill woman to Nigeria


The town of Morris is searching for a new police chief after former Chief Brian Cochran was not reappointed to the position.


William Gallas is set to make his Tottenham debut against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday after appearing in a reserve team game on Tuesday.

William Gallas set to make Tottenham debut


One-time heartthrob and former Neighbours star Jason Donovan is returning to his soap opera roots tonight for the first time after a 10-year absence .


A 34-year-old would-be sex tourist from Saskatchewan was sentenced Friday in an Arizona court to four years in a US prison.


Demi Moore says there was an ``enduring awkwardness'' between her ex-husband Bruce Willis and new spouse Ashton Kutcher.

Demi Moore says there was awkwardness between Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher


A woman was killed when a sports car crashed into a home Saturday morning, and police think alcohol and speed are to blame.

Woman killed when sports car crashed into home


Azamgarh, Feb 6 A woman committed suicide along with her two children by jumping into a well in Nai Gaon locality, under Mehnagar police station area, today, police said.

Woman commits suicide along with her children


Qantas has unveiled a new uniform, the work of acclaimed Australian designer Martin Grant, to be worn by 12,600 uniformed employees from early 2014.


A US airstrike killed 11 Pakistani troops on the border with Afghanistan, straining relations between the two supposed partners in the war on terror.


The LA county coroner has determined Michael Jackson died from lethal levels of the anesthetic, propofol, according to a search warrant affidavit that was unsealed today in Houston.

Michael Jackson died from lethal levels of propofol


A Newton County woman accused of malnourishing one of her young charges was bound over for trial Monday.


A Gregory woman died Sunday in a single-vehicle crash on SD Highway 47 about six miles north of Gregory.


Katy Perry has pulled out of the People's Choice Awards in the wake of the breakdown of her marriage to Russell Brand.

Katy Perry - Katy Perry pulls out of People's Choice Awards


Creative Scotland has today announced that it has joined TIGA, the trade association representing the UK games industry.


Two Buffalo men were arrested early Friday, when they were interrupted in a burglary of a business in the city's northeast sector.


Volunteer teams are needed to sell Christmas trees for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Christmas Tree Sale to begin Nov. 27.

Volunteer teams needed to sell Christmas trees


A new scholarly, periodical quarterly publication will hit kiosks by the end of the year, the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research announced on Sunday.

New scholarly publication to hit kiosks by end of year


In a setback to the Uttarakhand government, the High Court has cancelled the controversial Rishikesh housing project and said that an inquiry may be ordered in this regard.

High court cancels Rishikesh housing project


MEMC Electronic Materials Inc., a maker of silicon wafers, said Thursday it agreed to buy SunEdison LLC, North America's largest solar energy services provider, for $200 million in cash and stock.


The foreign currency futures marked time in the Far East after the yen and the European currency futures sank further on Monday.

Yen and the European currency futures sank further on Monday


A vacant house in Sanford that hasn't been lived in for two years was destroyed by fire on Wednesday night.


Jim Boyce, Britain's FIFA vice-president, said he and football had lost a ``trusted friend'' following the death on Tuesday night of Dr Malcolm Brodie, MBE.


London, Nov 14 Socialite heiress Paris Hilton faced yet another burglary scare Friday, when Los Angeles police unexpectedly visited her home upon finding its high-security entrance gate suspiciously open.

Paris Hilton faces another burglary scare


A 33-year-old Norman man is facing burglary and drug charges, after he was tackled by a man who witnessed his roommate's pickup truck being ransacked early Monday.


Matsushita has launched the world's smallest DSLR camera in the hope of luring away compact camera users who want higher quality images without extra bulk.

Matsushita launches world's smallest DSLR


WASHINGTON More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the first increase in three weeks.

More people apply for unemployment benefits


The Womb, an art gallery that was to host a New Years Eve party with the Flaming Lips, Sean and Yoko Ono, will remain shut down due to lack of permitting cited by the Oklahoma City Fire Marshal.

The Womb art gallery to remain shut down


President Barack Obama will sign the financial regulation bill into law next Wednesday, Fox News Channel reported Friday.


Develop is reporting that Toby Gard, creator of the Tomb Raider series, has left the Crystal Dynamics studio.


The Union Township board approved a fireworks ordinance at Tuesday's meeting with a 6-1 vote.

Union Township approves fireworks ordinance


Ukrainian Prime Minister and candidate for President Yulia Tymoshenko said it is early to declare a winner of Ukraine's run-off, where she has faced leader of the Party of Regions Viktor Yanukovych and added she will fight for each voice, RIA Novosti reported.


The analysis on tourist arrivals will be carried out on a monthly basis in an effort to boost the industry, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said says.

Analysis on tourist arrivals to be on monthly basis


72% of medicines management payers at Primary Care Trusts believe that GP consortia will develop their drug own formularies, a new poll has found.

72% of GP consortia ``will develop drug formularies:'' poll


Kansas City police shot and killed a woman who they say pointed an assault rifle at officers.

Kansas City police shoot, kill woman with rifle


``Why should they feel betrayed? That is not their money. That is money of the people and for the people,'' Enrile said.


Shane's Rib Shack founder and president, Shane Thompson, is scheduled to appear on QVC during its new gluten-free culinary broadcast Eating Gluten Free --

Shane's Rib Shack founder to appear on QVC


Some doctors are prescribing dogs instead of medication to treat anxiety and depression, according to a Wednesday report.

Some doctors prescribing dogs over medication?


Debt-burdened Bahrain Air has announced that it has suspended operations and will file for voluntary liquidation, according to a written statement released today.


World No 1 Maria Sharapova crashed out of Wimbledon on Monday, while four-time winner Serena Williams and defending champion Petra Kvitova survived major scares to reach the quarterfinals.


The head of the NATO-led forces in Afghanistan said Sunday that Taliban militants launched a surprise attack on a key town in southern Afghanistan, sparking a battle that killed nearly 60 insurgents.

Taliban militants launch surprise attack


New York City cops killed a teen gunman late Saturday night after the 16-year-old allegedly pointed a gun at the undercover officers in Brooklyn.


The Tarpon Springs fire chief has been suspended after admitting to city officials that he responded to a fire after he had been drinking.


Wednesday, PriceSmart Inc. said it signed agreement to acquire properties in Panama and Costa Rica for the construction of new PriceSmart Warehouse Clubs and the development of adjoining Commercial Centers.

PriceSmart signs agreement to acquire properties in Panama and Costa Rica


Pakistani fighter jets have bombed Taliban strongholds in the lawless northwest tribal belt, killing at least 31 suspected militants, government and security officials say.


Credit Suisse has returned to quarterly profit following a strong recovery by its investment banking division.


The Philippine military attacked Muslim rebels holed up in Catholic farmlands in the south on Sunday, prompting hundreds to flee their homes and raising tensions on the eve of elections in the region.


Detroit police officers came under fire in the Brewster projects on the city's near east side Wednesday night, according to Free Press reporting partner WDIV-TV Local 4.


Counties Manukau police have announced they're treating the death of a one year old at an Otahuhu address last month as homicide.


After five long years of lobbying, Desert Park in Osoyoos will be reopening immediately to the public as an equestrian facility.


Well, Kanye West is at it again, and this time he's ranting about his new album cover being banned!


American singer and songwriter, Wynter Gordon, is soon to release her debut album ``With the Music I Die''.


Auctioneer for Special Auction Services, Greenham Business Park, and antique expert on BBC2's Antiques Road Trip, Thomas Plant, will take part in the 13-mile Great North Run in September, alongside 16 others from the show, including James Braxton to represent the 17 babies a day who are stillborn in the UK.


08 de marzo de 2012, 16:58Tegucigalpa, Mar 8 Human Rights Commissioner Ramon Custodio has said that violence in Honduras left 46,450 dead in Honduras in the last 11 years.


An 18-year-old man was beaten unconscious while trying to break up a fight outside a central Auckland club early this morning.

Man beaten unconscious trying to break up fight


MADRID -Spain's capital city will become the focal point of the country's football activity on Sunday when Real Madrid hosts crosstown rival Atletico and Barcelona visits Getafe.

Real Madrid hosts crosstown rival Atletico Madrid


Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor feels that his eviction from controversial reality show 'Bigg Boss' was planned as he did not live up to his on-screen image of a bad guy while on the show.


Driver charged after pedestrian receives minor injuries after being hit by car Wednesday morning in Saskatoon.

Driver charged after pedestrian hit Wednesday morning


The Warrior freshman football team opened their season with a 32-20 win over Stone Memorial Thursday at Warrior Stadium.


Pakistan has called for renewed global partnership to eradicate extreme poverty and achieve sustainability and equality for all through the new post-2015 development agenda.

Pakistan calls for renewed global partnership to eradicate extreme poverty


Rural/Metro Corporation, a leading provider of ambulance and private fire protection services, today is launching a tender offer and consent solicitation for its outstanding 9.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015.

Rural/Metro launches tender offer and consent solicitation for its 9.875% Senior Subordinated Notes


``Analysis showed over 60 per cent of meetings took place without notifications of local authorities,'' said an expert Ulugbek Azimov on today's parliament hearings On Peaceful Meetings.

Analysis showed over 60 per cent of meetings took place without notifications of local authorities --


Former president Supreme Court Bar Association Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan said on Saturday that PML-N is being given relief from the courts.


But Taylor Lautner last night showed he has never forgotten his first love as he dined out in Los Angeles with high school sweetheart Sara Hicks.


England avoided a series whitewash when they battled to a 14-14 draw with South Africa in the third and final test on Saturday.

England avoid series whitewash with draw in South Africa


Stuart Clark, who assembled the Sydney Sixers' Big Bash champion list from scratch, has said that Brett Lee is the ``complete Twenty20 bowler''.

Brett Lee is a complete Twenty20 bowler:


``We's be fiancé'd'' - champion surfer Layne Beachley and INXS musician Kirk Pengilly have announced their engagement after a six year relationship.

Layne Beachley and Kirk Pengilly announce their engagement


Perhaps following in the dance steps of former NFL greats Kurt Warner, Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice, Favre was rumored to be on a list of finalists to compete on ``Dancing with the Stars,'' according to USA Today.

Brett Favre rumored to be on list of finalists for 'Dancing with the Stars'


Us Magazine is reporting that Dean McDermott has been released from the hospital yesterday afternoon.


American Paul Krugman won the Nobel economics prize today for his analysis of trade patterns and location of economic activity.

Paul Krugman wins Nobel prize for economics


The majority of adolescent Canadian youth say they are bullied, according to a new national study unrolled Wednesday focusing on mental health.

Majority of Canadian youth say they're bullied:


A 19-year-old Angleton man was charged with aggravated robbery after police said he took about $250 from a man at gunpoint.


Louisiana will become the fourth state to opt out of some of the abortion funding in the national health care bill President Barack Obama signed into law.

Louisiana to become fourth state to opt out of abortion funding in health care


Students at West Lawn elementary are giving hearts to Haiti.


Investigators continue to search for the identity of a person whose body was discovered along US 23 North Thursday.


Madrid, Sep 12 Spain football coach Vicente del Bosque said he expected a tough fight from Georgia, whom they beat 1-0 in an away game to kick-off their World Cup defence.

Del Bosque expected tough fight from Georgia


Sony China today released its S1 tablet for the mainland China market in Shanghai today.

Sony releases S1 tablets in mainland China


Jason Phillips will join the SMU football coaching staff as an assistant coach, Head Coach June Jones announced today.


A CRUISE ship carrying 51 people on a whale-watching trip ran aground in Alaska overnight.


Amol Agarwal of IDBI Gilts said that a rate cut from the RBI is on the cards after inflation slipped to 3.36 per cent.


Pirates selected LHP Donnie Veal from the Cubs with the fourth pick in the Rule 5 draft.


Belgium is still continuing its probe against General Sarath Fonseka's aide Senaka Silva for his alleged involvement in an illegal money transfer case in that country, the CID said.


The Italian Senate has today passed a tough austerity budget, which proposes cuts of €48 billion over the next three years.


Piper Jaffray upgrades Juniper Networks from Neutral to Overweight with a $31 price target.

Piper Jaffray upgrades Juniper Networks (JNPR) to Overweight


First lady Michelle Obama made a surprise visit to Haiti today to underscore ``the enduring US commitment'' to the nation ravaged by the Jan. 12 earthquake that killed an estimated 230,000 people.

Michelle Obama makes surprise visit to Haiti


LABOUR have lost a long-held seat in Basingstoke in the Hampshire County Council local elections.


The Santa Barbara County jail has been locked down following the sixth fight between in-mates in the past 10 days.

Santa Barbara County jail locked down after fight


A Missoula police official says the Hells Angels motorcycle club will return to Missoula this summer.


Jet Airways is looking weak, says SP Tulsian, sptulsian.com.


Google launched the restaurant review guide Zagat in Australia yesterday and claimed the guide would provide reliable and structured information.

Google launches restaurant review guide Zagat in Australia


Hong Kong stocks swung between gains and losses amid speculation valuations have become more attractive after the city's benchmark index declined in the past two months.

Hong Kong stocks swing between gains, losses on valuation


``I think the killing of an unarmed man is always going to leave a very uncomfortable feeling because it doesn't look as if justice is seen to be done,'' Williams said at a press briefing commenting on the US raid that lead to bin Laden's death.

'The killing of an unarmed man is always going to leave a very uncomfortable feeling'


Karachaganak oil and gas condensate deposit in the Western Kazakhstan area has been caught on fire, Kazakhstan Today agency reports citing the press service of the Emergency Ministry of Kazakhstan.

Karachaganak oil and gas condensate deposit caught on fire


Hundreds of thousands of Christmas commuters will face further misery as their chances of getting home for the festive holiday are hampered by the effects of flooding.

Thousands of Christmas commuters face further misery


Fitch Ratings has affirmed the senior student loan notes issued by Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, Series 2009-1 at 'AAA'.

Fitch affirms Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, Series 2009-1


A 58-year-old man has died after his small plane crashed near Dunn.


Conan O'Brien will return to host the Tonight Show this evening after suffering a concussion last Friday.

Conan O'Brien returns to Tonight Show after concussion


Two days after India were crowned World Champions, Sachin Tendulkar has rated MS Dhoni as the best captain he has played under during his 22-year cricket career.

Dhoni the best captain I have played under - Tendulkar


Argentine Ramon Diaz was introduced Thursday as the new manager of America, a team he called one of the best in the world.

Ramon Diaz was introduced as the new manager of America


A semi truck carrying huge rolls of paper hit a guard rail on 35 E at Larpenteur in Maplewood around 3 am Tuesday.


Actor Harrison Ford has signed on to play Wyatt Earp in the upcoming film Black Hats.


Teen sensation Justin Bieber has reportedly been lined up to perform on this week's American Idol results show.

Justin Bieber to perform on this week's American Idol?


A 57-year-old South Fort Myers woman fell victim to a check scam which cost her more than $1,000.

South Fort Myers woman falls victim to check scam


@ SomeoneWhoCanRead , I can't find anything regarding ARB_ES2_compatibility that suggests that it includes EGL, which is part of the ATI OpenGL ES 2.0 driver.

@ Someonewhocanread , I can't find anything regarding ...


CNBlue continues their promotions of their new album ``Ear Fun'' this week and performed ``Hey You'' on Inkigayo.


Insurance giant AXA has announced 350 more job cuts in the UK as part of a cost-saving programme.


An Illinois man left his estate to two actors he never met in life, leaving them with an estimated half a million dollars each.

Illinois man leaves estate to actors he never met


Witham has more takeaways and bookies than the national average, and should not bother competing with Braintree and Chelmsford for trade.

Witham should not compete with Braintree


Australian wheat exporter AWB Ltd has no current plans to raise equity and is not aware of any reason for recent trading in its shares, it said on Friday.

Australia's AWB: no current plans to raise equity


The father of the two-year-old boy, who was clawed by a cougar at Como Zoo, stepped forward about what happened to his son.

Father of boy clawed by cougar steps forward


The US Coast Guard has begun dockside safety checks for crab fishers on the North Coast, gearing up for next month's opening.

Coast Guard begins safety checks on crab fishers


Chris Granger / The Times-Picayune archive New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson reportedly met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday morning.

New Orleans Saints confirm owner Tom Benson met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday


Quran burning canceled amid controversy.


A Rossville woman was charged with prescription fraud over the weekend after she allegedly forged the number of pills she was allotted by her doctor.

Rossville woman charged with prescription fraud


Actress Sophia Bush has split from her ``One Tree Hill'' co-star and on-screen husband Austin Nichols.

Sophia Bush splits from co-star boyfriend Austin Nichols


Officials said Somali pirates hijacked a chemical tanker with dozens of Indian crew members on board Friday, and three British security guards were rescued by helicopter after jumping into the sea.

Somali pirates hijack chemical tanker with dozens of Indian ...


An Annapolis man has been charged with repeatedly raping his stepdaughter for nearly a decade, since she was 7 years old, city police said yesterday.

Annapolis man charged in rape of stepdaughter


Four British politicians, including three Labor MPs and a Conservative peer, have denied charges linked to expense claims scandal while appearing at a London court on Thursday.

Four British politicians deny charges linked to expenses claims


North Korea says it will release an American missionary who entered the country illegally on Christmas Day.


A free diabetes education program will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 8:30 am-2:30 pm, at the Morris University Center on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus.


The Martin Bencher Group has opened a branch office in Singapore under the name MB Projects Pte Ltd and concentrating on project, breakbulk and heavy lift cargoes.


Insignia Systems, Inc. today announced that it intends to hold a conference call on Wednesday, February 24 at 4:00 PM Central Time to discuss the Company's financial performance for the 2009 fourth quarter results, which will be released Wednesday, February 24 at 3:05 PM Central Time.

Insignia Systems, Inc. to hold Conference call on Wednesday, February 24


The town of North Elba will buy land in Ray Brook so it can drill a new well.

Town of North Elba to buy land for new well


Private air-charter service provider Airnetz Aviation plans to launch a pre-paid card in the market with an insurance cover which will enable customers to book a private aircraft or chopper quickly, a top official of the company said.

Airnetz to launch pre-paid cards with insurance cover


Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, one of India�s leading research-led, integrated pharmaceutical companies, launched its topical antifungal cream Onabet in the Indian market.

Glenmark launches topical antifungal cream - Onabet


A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in a serious crash on a rural Ribble Valley road over the weekend.


Rangers ace Cliff Lee has shaved his beard.


CengageBrain, the premier destination for purchasing textbooks and learning solutions, today announced that it is accepting college scholarship applications from science and engineering students.

CengageBrain accepting college scholarship applications from science and engineering students


Villarreal has signed Brazilian midfielder Edmilson from FC Barcelona on a two-year contract.

Villarreal signs Edmilson from Barcelona


Havana, Feb 5 Cuban scientists from the National Agricultural Health Center isolated the stem of a biological control agent against plagues that attack vegetables and other crops, the National News Agency reported.

Cuban scientists isolate biological control agent


The Mavericks have waived guard Andy Rautins five days after he was acquired in a three-team trade that sent Tyson Chandler to the New York Knicks.


New Jersey's Thursday have entered the studio to record their sixth studio album and follow-up to 2009′s critically acclaimed release, Common Existence.

Thursday enters the studio to record sixth album


Ayers Creek Adventures say kayak rentals and tours have become more popular in the community.


A Rancho Santa Fe man was recovering Thursday from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by his wife, who remained at large 12 hours after the late-night assault at the couple's home, a sheriff's official said.

Rancho Santa Fe man recovers from stab wounds inflicted by wife


Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday that Japan needed to study the possibility to develop offensive military capacity so as to attack enemy bases.

'Japan needs to develop offensive military capacity'


Five days after a tiebreak cost Raisman an all-around medal, she won a bronze medal on balance beam Tuesday because of it.


A safety alert issued for Central Ohio's gay community, after two incidents of possible anti-gay violence.

Safety alert issued for Central Ohio's gay community


The youngster, of Herriot Mews, Castleford, showed her swimming prowess when she swam a mile at Knottingley Swimming Baths, where she has been having lessons for the past two years.


RENO, Nev. ― A massive winter storm pounded the Sierra and northern Nevada on Friday, creating treacherous driving conditions in the mountains and prompting state officials to warn truckers hundreds of miles away to park where they are and stay put.


A whirligig park being built in Wilson has received a $500,000 grant from 11 foundations and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Whirligig park in Wilson receives $500,000 grant


The National Weather Service says severe weather was expected to sweep through Mississippi on Sunday and residents were cautioned to be prepared for possible thunderstorms, damaging winds, tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail.