May 6, 2011, 01.54pm IST Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Friday said that political parties were supporting his fast unto death against corruption in New Delhi from June 4.

Political parties supporting my fast unto death:


Santa Monica-based Rubicon Project, the online advertising exchange operator, is powering female content network Glam Media, Glam Media said Tuesday.


American actress and mathematician Danica McKellar shows some skin for Maxim magazine.


Buffalo Wild Wings, a US casual dining chain, is coming to Canada in the first stage of an expansion plan that may extend to the UK and eventually Asia.


New Delhi, Jan 31 The mercury dipped across the northern region today as Churu was the coldest place in the plains at a low of 4.8 degrees and fog engulfed some places in Punjab and Haryana.


As many as 255 mobile health units in Rawalpindi Division will be upgraded to provided improved family health services to rural areas women at their doorstep, said Federal Minister for Population Welfare Dr Firdos Ashiq Awan on Saturday.

255 mobile health units will be upgraded


Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson is set to perform a duet with an astronaut as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the first manned space flight.

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson to perform duet with astronaut


ABC News and Univision are launching a new network in a joint venture targeting Hispanics, the companies said on Monday.

ABC News, Univision to launch new network


CONSUMER goods giant Unilever warned of higher commodity costs yesterday but said it will not be raising prices just yet because of increased competition from rivals.


December 14 - NetOpt today announced that it has launched the affordable and award-winning Broadband bonding or WAN virtualisation solutions to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.

NetOpt launches broadband bonding solution


she is reportedly moving to New York to be closer to her basketball beau of five months, Kris Humphries.


State-owned National Aluminium Co Ltd has set a target of producing 4.6 lakh tonnes of aluminium and 16.58 lakh tonnes of alumina in the 2010-11 financial year.

NALCO targets to produce 4.6 lakh tonnes of aluminium


Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday sought to put his simmering row with the powerful military behind, saying he had criticised the actions of the Army and intelligence chiefs in ``unique situations'' that no longer prevailed.

Gilani seeks to put row with military behind


As noted by The Next Web, Apple has quietly tweaked the title of marketing chief Phil Schiller, dropping ``Product'' from his previous title of Senior Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing.


Reliance Capital would enter investment banking, and is planning an IPO or strategic placement for life insurance biz.

Reliance Capital to enter investment banking;


A man accused of driving the wrong way on Interstate 90, triggering a crash that sent four people to the hospital, pleaded not guilty to negligent vehicular assault and nine counts of criminal endangerment this morning.

Man accused of driving wrong way on I-90, triggering crash pleads not guilty


Exxon Mobil Corp. pleaded guilty to killing migratory birds in five states, and will pay about $7,000 for each bird killed, Justice Department officials said Thursday.

Exxon Mobil pleads guilty to killing birds


In the sequel to our 'who must stay who must go' edition for Liverpool's defenders, here I review Liverpool's midfielders and strikers.


Auto sales jumped 20% in April from a year ago.


mortgage executed by Dorothea Williams and Phillip Williams Lot 27, Bleecker Woods, Phase II, according to and as shown by that certain map or plat of said subdivision of record in Town Plat Book 27, at Page 124, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama.

Mortgage executed by Dorothea Williams and Phillip Williams


Deputy Speaker, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Khushdil Khan advocate has said that increase in irrigation sources is inevitable for capacity building of agricultural production.

Irrigation sources inevitable for agricultural production


Italian teen sensation Matteo Manassero won the Malaysian Open by one shot from Frenchman Gregory Bourdy yesterday to seal his second European Tour victory.


NASCAR racer Jimmie Johnson has shared that he and his wife are expecting their second child together.

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson expecting second child


A 66 year old Port Colborne man has been charged after two girls were followed home from school in Welland Thursday.


Harlem Rocker took the lead coming off the final turn and claimed the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes race Sunday afternoon.

Harlem Rocker takes lead on final turn before claiming Prince of Wales Stakes


Record-breaking performer Rob Guest, who played starring roles in Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera, has died in hospital after suffering a stroke at his home on Tuesday night.


The NASA probe ``Voyager 1`` is approaching the edge of our solar system, the so-called the ``heliopause''.

Voyager 1 approaches the edge of the solar system


Dallas Stars coach Marc Crawford said this morning that defenseman Mark Fistric will return to the ice and play tonight against Columbus at the AAC.

Stars defenseman Mark Fistric to play tonight against Columbus


Just weeks before his return to the Octagon, Paul Buentello has been suspended by the American Kickboxing Academy.

Paul Buentello suspended by American Kickboxing Academy


Police hope to identify a sex assault suspect after releasing a photo of him to the media.


Three Tamil Nadu politicians including MP Thol Thirumavalan who arrived in the island around 2.00 am this morning to attend the funeral of Parvathi Ammal, the mother of slain LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was deported by Immigration authorities to Chennai, former TNA MP M. Sivajilingam said.


Three people have been charged with taking a woman hostage and holding a gun to her head in Hampton.

Three people charged with taking woman hostage


New Delhi: ``I am innocent and have done no wrong. I have never indulged in any spot fixing,'' said suspended pacer S Sreesanth today.


M&T Bank is hiring former US Rep. Kathy Hochul to work in government relations, bank officials confirmed Wednesday.


Tamil Tiger guerrillas from Sri Lanka could be on board boats bound for Australia, a federal opposition frontbencher says.


Barnsley striker Iain Hume has been readmitted to hospital as a precaution after feeling unwell at his home.


Annual food inflation based on the wholesale price index dropped marginally to 16.81 percent for the week ended Jan 9 from 17.28 percent the week before, according to official statistics released Thursday.

Food inflation drops marginally to 16.81 percent


About 1,500 services can be reached through the government short messaging service, mySMS and this has far exceeded its target of 500 services, said Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Manpower Planning Unit director-general Datuk Normah Md Yusof.

1,500 services can be reached through mySMS


Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux was arrested by Saratoga police Wednesday and charged with reckless endangerment, a misdemeanor, after nearly hitting a security official with his car following the races.


``There are a lot of happy faces here today.''


He said, ``Market may see a rally tomorrow. However, Nifty is likely to stay in a range of 2650-2850``


With focus on the small and medium business ) segment, IT giant IBM today said it plans to have 47 branch offices in India by 2013.

IBM plans to have 47 offices in India by 2013


PARIS -Rennes lost ground in the race for a European spot by drawing 2-2 with Sochaux in the French league on Saturday.

Rennes draws 2-2 with Sochaux in French league


A small earth tremor was recorded in the Scottish Highlands on Saturday afternoon, according to the British Geological Survey.

Small earth tremor recorded in the Scottish Highlands


In response to the March 12 other voices column from Al Velasquez, law-abiding gun owners are not a problem.


Former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, unfazed by the attacks at him by Trinamool Congress for his honesty barb at chief minister Mamata Banerjee, alleged that Trinamool ministers and MLAs were extorting money in the name of Puja committees.

'Trinamool extorts money in name of Puja committees'


Shah Rukh Khan is all set to host another game show on Star TV titled 'Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?'.

Srk all set to host another game show on Star TV


Pop singer BoA is set to make her big screen debut in a new film produced by Duane Adler, who is known for films such as ``Step Up'' and ``Save the Last Dance.''


Neuroscientists, psychologists and management experts at Reading University are collaborating on a study which aims to examine the brains of chief executives and leaders in other field like the military or voluntary organisations, to assess whether Brainscanning can detect the best leaders.

Can Brainscanning detect the best leaders?


Large commercial banks are throttling the economy while the housing market threatens to collapse and millions of consumers are in debt, debt counsellors Consumer Assist said today.


StatoilHydro has made a large gas discovery in the Natalia prospect in the Norwegian Sea.

StatoilHydro makes large gas discovery in Norwegian Sea


SACRAMENTO, Calif. A 61-year-old inmate has died while awaiting execution at San Quentin State Prison.


A greenhouse gas research centre to find solutions to New Zealand's agriculture and horticulture emissions is to be established, Agriculture Minister David Carter said today.

Greenhouse gas research centre to be established


Jefferies downgraded UPS from Buy to Hold with a price target of $81.


The ECHL announced that the Augusta Lynx have suspended operations, effective immediately and voluntarily relinquished their membership back to the League.


Cott Corp. and GE Commercial Finance announced that they have signed and executed a lease financing agreement for blow molding and water bottling equipment manufactured by Sidel Group.

Cott Corp. signs financing agreement for water bottling equipment


Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League final for the third time in four years, routing Barcelona on 7-0 aggregate and setting up the first all-German final against Borussia Dortmund.

Bayern Munich advances over Barcelona for all-German finals


Dispatchers said a man was found dead near Coal River in St. Albans.

Man found dead along Coal river in St. Albans


New Delhi, Jan 24 While former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru coined the famous slogan 'Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai', China considered him ``discourteous'' and India to be ``bottomless pit'' for foreign aid.

China considered Nehru 'discourteous', India 'bottomless pit'


The Archbishop of York John Sentamu has been treated for prostate cancer, the Church has confirmed.

Archbishop of York John Sentamu treated for prostate cancer


Advantech Europe has established a new European customer care center, according to a news release.

Advantech establishes new European customer care center


Author Deepak Chopra attempts to answer the proverbial question ``Who is the real Jesus?'' in ``The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore,'' where he presents his argument about the enlightened master of God-consciousness.


Sreenath was found dead in a hotel room in this Kerala town on Friday morning, police said.


Jul 13, 2012 - Julian De Guzman was traded to FC Dallas from Toronto FC in exchange for third-year midfielder Andrew Wiedeman on Friday.

Julian De Guzman traded to FC Dallas from Toronto FC


-Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Tom Gordon threw 35 pitches Thursday in his first bullpen session since going on the disabled list May 4 with a pulled left hamstring.


Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie visited earthquake victims in Haiti in her latest trip to help survivors of conflict and natural disaster as a goodwill envoy for a United Nations agency.


On Dec. 1, the NORAD Tracks Santa Web site, www.noradsanta.org, will go live and feature fun holiday games and activities that will change daily.


Consumer sentiment fell 2.6 per cent in February, a leading survey has shown, but still remains at high levels.


The Beach Waterpark is looking to hire 500 seasonal workers in all departments this summer.

Beach Waterpark to hire 500 seasonal workers


A woman from Cape Elizabeth, accused of crashing her car into a South Portland police cruiser while driving drunk, entered a plea in court Wednesday.


European stocks declined at mid-day session after rising at the beginning of the trading, the decline happened after the decline in the German Retail Sales which spread pessimism in market through the time the German economy needs to recover.

European stocks decline at mid-day session


Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who resigned from the IMF last May after he was charged with rape, will be questioned next week about an alleged prostitution ring in northern France.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn to be questioned about a prostitution ring


Business recorder cited Mr Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif CM of Punjab as saying that a number of mega development projects were being initiated in Punjab for the rapid development of the province and provision of better transport facilities to the masses and these projects would be executed on priority basis in less developed areas.

Mega development projects being initiated in


More than two years of effort paid off Friday morning when six Civil War cannons arrived at The National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus.


Ford Motor Co will shorten its ``summer shutdown'' at 13 plants in North America to allow it to make nearly 40,000 more vehicles as the No. 2 US automaker strives to meet demand.

Ford to shorten ``summer shutdown'' in North America


ALMO Distributing Wisconsin leased 107,505 SF at 7515 N. 81st St. in Milwaukee, WI.


Congressman Phil Hare, a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, today outlined his vision for reforming No Child Left Behind during a speech to the Illinois Education Association.

Hare outlines his vision for reforming ``No child Left Behind''


Maple Leafs star defenseman Tomas Kaberle hasn't changed his mind, he still wants to stay in Toronto and doesn't want to waive his no-trade clause.


Tottenham Hotspur coach Harry Redknapp regrets not signing former France international Patrick Vieira.


In a radical departure from what was planned, Dodgers infielder Nomar Garciaparra and outfielder Andruw Jones will be activated from the disabled list today and are expected to be in the starting lineup for this afternoon's game at San Francisco.

Garciaparra, Jones to be activated today


A decision on whether former Health minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang would undergo another liver transplant was expected soon.

Will Manto Tshabalala-Msimang undergo another liver transplant?


Three people in their 30s are being held by Gardai in Dublin in connection with suspected dissident republican activity.

Three held in connection with dissident activity


Four more Vaal Dam sluice gates were closed on Tuesday after a decrease in the water inflow, the Emfuleni municipality said.


PwC, a professional services firm, on Monday announced an ambitious growth strategy for the Africa region featuring a US$100-million investment in people and infrastructure.


Mike Jureki of ETRA 910 radio in Arizona is tweeting that the Chiefs may be refusing to pay Todd Haley for the final year of his contract.


Madico, Inc. Andrea Jones, 718-935-7850 ajones@madico.com Madico, Inc., the industry's leading provider of films for safety and security, energy conservation, renewable energy, and hygienic applications, today announced a suite of antimicrobial laminates designed to resist bacterial growth in medical facilities.

Madico announces suite of antimicrobial laminates


A Sri Lankan Minister was on Thursday forced to cancel his participation in a function here and leave the city based on police advice shortly before Tamil Eelam supporters staged a protest against his visit.

Sri Lankan Minister 'forced' to leave the city


Mylan announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the generic injectables unit Agila Specialties from Strides Arcolab for $1.6 billion in cash.

Mylan acquires generic injectables unit from Strides Arcolab


Sainsbury's is to source all of its Fairtrade cotton from a co-operative supplier in Gujarat, India.

Sainsbury's to source all Fairtrade cotton from supplier in India


Pixies frontman Frank Black has launched his own record label, explaining he originally came up with the plan as ``more traditional record companies find it a little overwhelming that I come up with another record every nine months.''

Pixies' Frank Black launches own record label


Sudan has declared a state of emergency in areas bordering South Sudan, giving authorities there wide powers of arrest and detention.A decree carried by the state media also included the creation of ``special tribunals'' to try suspects facing terror and customs offences.The move, together with the arrest on Saturday of three foreigners and a South Sudanese in a disputed border area, are signs of spiking tensions along the disputed border, where cl...


The famous Togolese painter and sculptor, Paul Ahyi, died Monday evening in Lome aged 80 years, sources close to his family told PANA.


Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 120,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.2 percent, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Payroll employment rises 120,000 in March;


The home explosion Jan. 25 that damaged 57 homes on Cleveland's West Side was intentionally set, said Cleveland fire department spokesman Larry Gray.


Pat Summitt is stepping down as head coach of the Tenneesee women' basketball team.


Singer Marie Osmond, sister to Donny Osmond is to divorce her husband Brian Blosil.


PESHAWAR, A Pakistani court on Saturday remanded in custody an American national thought to have been working for a private security company, after he outstayed his Pakistani visa, police said.The decision comes with relations between Pakistan and the United States deeply strained over the arrest last month of a CIA contractor who shot dead two men in Lahore.The US embassy in Islamabad identified the man arrested Friday as Aaron Mark DeHaven.Police said he was taken into custody from Falcon Complex, a residential area in the northwestern city of Peshawar that runs into the lawless tribal belt near the Afghan border.

Pakistan court remands US national in custody


Recent reports suggest that Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal broke up last month, and that the two superstars are no longer together.


China has emerged as top importer of Pakistani marble by importing about 70,790 metric ton marble during the period from July to March 2010-11 as against the import of 31,921 metric ton during the same period last year.

China emerges as top importer of Pakistani marble


PrintedArt and PhotographyCorner.com today announced the launch of a joint fine art photography collection, based on PhotographyCorner's Photograph of the Month contest.

PrintedArt and PhotographyCorner.com launch joint photography collection


Oracle Corp said on Tuesday it will buy e-commerce software maker Art Technology Group Inc for $1 billion, or $6.00 a share.

ORACLE to buy e-commerce software company ATG


Ducks Unlimited announced it has reached a conservation milestone with more than 13 million acres of habitat conserved in North America.

Ducks Unlimited reaches conservation milestone


North Carolina junior Tyler Hansbrough has captured the John R. Wooden Award as college basketball's top player.

Tyler Hansbrough captures John R. Wooden Award


US immigration authorities announced Wednesday the arrests of 2,901 undocumented immigrants with criminal records over the last week as part of a national ``Cross Check'' enforcement operation.

US arrests 2,901 undocumented immigrants with criminal records


Early Sunday morning, a TTC bus collided with a car on Wilson Avenue and Jethro Road.


A 27-year-old man was arrested Sunday after plastic explosives were found in his Arden Arcade home.

Man arrested after explosives found in Arden Arcade home


A most wanted criminal was shot dead by police in self defence on Wednesday night at Mills Street, Keselwatte.


American Airlines will remove its flight listings from Orbitz as soon as possible.

American Airlines removed flight listings from Orbitz


A three-year-old Hampshire girl choked to death while eating a hot dog and chips at home, an inquest has heard.


New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is being held out of practice with an injured left ankle.


FAST-growing Etihad Airways has taken a nearly 3 per cent stake of Aer Lingus as part of a strategy to build closer bonds with the Irish carrier, the Abu Dhabi-based airline says.

Etihad Airways takes stake in Aer Lingus


Two WA primary school teachers are facing disciplinary action for cheating, after they helped students sitting the national literacy and numeracy tests last year.


Sen. Mark Kirk is heading home to continue his recovery from a stroke he suffered in January.


The 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated all over Tamil Nadu on Thursday.

Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi celebrated


New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady underwent surgery on his left knee this week, a month after he was sidelined with the season-ending injury, The Boston Globe said.


Today, March 21, 2008 is World Poetry Day!


Binge drinking among women has more than doubled in eight years, an influential study said yesterday.

Binge-drinking by women doubles in eight years


Marty Duffy has admitted he was surprised at his appointment to referee th All-Ireland SFC final between Kerry and Cork.


Utah Republicans continue to wrangle over new immigration laws that GOP Gov. Gary Herbert signed this year as the state party convention nears.

Utah Republicans wrangle over immigration laws


Rather spoke to students about his experience as a journalist, whose career has spanned nearly 60 years and included coverage of every presidential candidate race since 1952.


The FTSE 100 fell below 4,000 for the second time in two days as global markets remained jittery about the deepening global recession.


Now having relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, she came back home -- at least for a song....

Susan Tedeschi comes back home -- for a song


Canaccord Genuity reported on Monday that it has increased its revenue estimates for telecommunications company, AT&T Inc., but has lowered its earnings estimates.

Canaccord Genuity increases revenue estimates;


The Tri-Valley softball team fell to Alexis United, 1-0, in 11 innings today in the Class 1A state softball semifinals at East Side Centre.

Tri-Valley softball falls in 11 innings at state


``I don't think there could be a better Fed chairman (than Ben Bernanke), but I still worry about inflation,'' Buffett tells CNBC.


A woman was struck by a car while walking her dog in the dark on Blyn Road and US Highway 101 on Friday night Sept. 30.


Art Van Furniture will open its first store in a shopping mall at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Mich., in November, the Top 100 chain has announced.

Art Van to open first store in shopping mall


Jackass 3D topped this past weekend's box office with $50 million, while it cost just $20 million to make the movie.

'Jackass 3D' topped this past weekend's box office


Activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal is expected to appear before a Delhi court on Wednesday in connection with a criminal defamation case.

Kejriwal may appear in court in connection with a defamation case


A 44-year-old Sheboygan man was arrested early this morning after a brief standoff during which he threatened police, according to the Sheboygan Police Department.


Tone Loc, the rapper responsible for the hit ``Funky Cold Medina'' in the late 80s, reportedly collapsed early this morning and even lost consciousness during a concert in Pensacola Beach, Florida at the Capt?n Fun Beach Club.


Police have charged two people over a series of street brawls and traffic offences last night at Charlestown, south of Newcastle.

Police charge two people during brawls - --


ELECTRICITY network operator Western Power says it still doesn't know the cause of the 2009 Toodyay bushfire that destroyed 38 homes and continues to deny any liability, despite paying compensation to victims.

Western Power don't know cause of Toodyay bushfire


The Home Depot today announced it will hire more than 60,000 seasonal employees to handle demand during home improvement season.

The Home Depot to hire 60,000 seasonal employees


Why I Relay features local people who will participate in the 2012 American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Lawrence County.


A Winnipeg man missing for nearly a week in northern Manitoba ate wild mushrooms and drank bog water to survive before being found by rescuers this week.


Chemical company Orica says it is investigating an ammonia gas leak at its Newcastle plant this afternoon.


Rep. John Murtha, Pennsylvanian Democrat who is now leading the House Defense Appropriates subcommittee, has been hospitalized.


Derbyshire Building Society has appointed direct marketing agency TDA to formulate and implement a strategic repositioning programme that will build on the brand's core values through 2008 and beyond.

Derbyshire Building Society appoints TDA


The New York Times is raising home delivery rates for the first time in almost three years.


Johnson is set to sign an NFL agreement in the coming days, Johnson's agent has told Mark Stephen of QR77.


Societe Generale, hit by massive losses it blamed on rogue trades, braced for fresh criticism on Tuesday after a government report highlighted major failings in its risk controls.


The former McIntosh County sheriff and undersheriff pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge alleging they conspired to illegally seize money from motorists.

Former sheriff, undersheriff plead guilty


The powerful Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, David Obey, D-Wis., is expected to announce on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2010.

David Obey will announce he's not seeking re-election


``I treat this matter as unfortunate and regret the statement. I bow to the wisdom of the Election Commission,'' Khurshid said in a letter sent to the Election Commission Monday and released by the panel Tuesday.

Khurshid bows to 'wisdom' of Election Commission


US Representative Mike Kelly has been selected to serve on the prestigious House Ways and Means Committee for the 113th Congress.

Rep. Kelly selected to serve on House Ways and Means Committee


Now he's really put the bite on the Bruins.


A pub chef pleaded guilty in court on Monday to murdering a devout Christian teaching assistant praised by her family for her love for God and other people.

Chef pleads guilty to murdering Christian teaching assistant


An Afghan official said Saturday that 80 Taliban insurgents were killed during a failed attack on a NATO combat outpost near the border with Pakistan, AFP reported.

80 Taliban killed in failed attack on NATO outpost


The Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik has finalized her divorce from ex-husband Michael Stone.

'Big Bang Theory' actress Mayim Bialik finalizes divorce


New research shows that sleep loss inhibits weight loss.


A WHITBY man pinched two women's bottoms while drunk and high on drugs at Scarborough's Beached Festival, a court heard.


Simon Cowell has revealed that he thinks Rhydian Roberts should have won last year's X Factor.


Five people were arrested for various violations during a DUI/driver's license checkpoint in Fontana on Sept. 1, according to the Fontana Police Department.

Five people are arrested at DUI/driver's license checkpoint in Fontana


Zimbabwe is standing on a precipice as official results from Saturday's general elections start to trickle in, the opposition has said.


A 25-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act, the fourth person in two weeks.


New Delhi, Jan 2 For the second consecutive day, Metro commuters continued to face hardships due to maintenance of Over-Head Electrification on the busy Vaishali line leading to delay in train services through the day.

Delhi Metro commuters continue to face hardships


NEW YORK - The dollar rose against the euro Wednesday following better economic data in the US and the continuing debt crisis in Europe.

Dollar rises against euro after economic data


Record high gas prices may keep travelers closer to home on road trips this summer and may benefit the area economy over the July 4th holiday.

Gas prices could keep travelers closer to home


The MD Anderson study took on the complex question of defining value in health care and for its paper that outlines one approach, the team has been awarded the 2012 Edgar C. Hayhow Article of the Year Award.

MD Anderson study takes on defining value in health care


Solomon aftershocks continue Updated: 16:37, Sunday February 10, 2013 Powerful aftershocks continued to rattle the Solomon Islands Sunday as aid agencies struggled to get a clear picture of the devastation four days after a 8.0-magnitude quake triggered a deadly tsunami.


Northwestern Oklahoma State will be going for its third straight victory today when the Rangers host Central States Football League rival Texas College at 2 pm at Ranger Field.


Girls have a better sense of taste than boys, according to a new Danish study of 8,900 children.

Girls have better sense of taste than boys


Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe gave his support today to a US charity which helps suicidal young gay men and women.

Daniel Radcliffe supports charity helping suicidal gays


German investor confidence plunged in September, a key indicator released Tuesday showed, amid expectations of flagging global economic growth in the coming months.

German investor confidence plunges in September


COLUMBIA, SC -Devan Downey scored 18 points to help South Carolina defeat Longwood 88-58 on Tuesday night and snap a two-game losing streak.


Football manager Gary Megson has been sacked as manager of Bolton Wanderers Football Club.

Gary Megson sacked as manager of Bolton Wanderers FC


Retail sales grew by one percent year-on-year in March after a revised 1.3 percent contraction in February, Statistics SA said today.


AccessBank is offering their highest interest rates to all clients, irrespective of the deposit size.

AccessBank offers highest rates to all clients


HM Revenue & Customs has rejected a claim that it is targeting community amateur sports clubs after a cricket club in Hertfordshire was landed with a tax bill of more than £14,000.

HMRC rejects claim that it is targeting community sports clubs


AN EXPECTANT father from Enfield was jailed for dealing cocaine, despite pleas for mercy from his parents and pregnant fiancee.

EXPECTANT father from Enfield jailed for dealing cocaine


A GREAT white shark was last night feared to be in the English Channel after another man-eater was savaged.

Great white shark feared to be in English Channel


Actress Demi Moore visited the White House on Tuesday to bring attention to the issue of domestic sex trafficking of children.


Nic Groom and Damian de Allende will start for the DHL Western Province on Saturday when the Cape side travel to Bloemfontein to face the Toyota Free State Cheetahs.

Nic Groom and Damian De Allende to start


Many terror plots, like the recent one to blow up Chennai's Gemini flyover, are hatched inside prisons, and the medium has been mobile phones.


David Villa scored in injury time Saturday to give Spain a 2-1 win over Sweden that moved it to the verge of a place in the quarter-finals of the European Championship.

David Villa scores in injury time to give Spain 2-1 win over Sweden


Two women were seriously injured in a one-vehicle rollover early Tuesday morning, June 7.


A Spanish TV pundit sparked outrage by claiming Prince Charles and Princess Diana were punished by God for honeymooning in Gibraltar.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana were 'punished by God for honeymooning in Gibraltar'


Actress Reese Witherspoon will reportedly marry her agent fiance Jim Toth at sunset on her ranch in Ojai, California.


CBS drew its largest Thursday prime-time audience of the season, but ABC was the most-watched network among the young adults it targets and advertisers covet.

CBS draws largest Thursday audience of the season


ICC Elite Panel umpire Mark Benson has not resigned as a Test umpire infact had withdrawn from the Adelaide Test and since his return from Australia he is undergoing medical tests because of ill health.

I have not resigned as an elite panel umpire - Mark Benson


Connecticut DE/OLB Cody Brown weighed in at 6'2/250 during his recent visit with the Dolphins.


Vanderbilt confirmed Friday that it hired Maryland offensive coordinator James Franklin as the Commodores' new football coach, their third this year.

Vanderbilt hires Franklin as football coach


The European Union, in collaboration with international organizations, launched three projects to boost information and communication technologies in Latin America, local press said on Wednesday.

Eu launches three projects to boost information technology in Latin America


ANDRE Agassi has pleaded for compassion from critics over his taking of crystal methamphetamine, saying he ``needed help'' to fight depression in 1997.


New Delhi, Jan 14 Downplaying perceptions of regulatory turf wars, Competition Commission Chairman Ashok Chawla has said that all regulators seek to ensure fair play in their respective areas and there is ``no great incoherence and conflict'' amongst them.


Mat Hoffman, BMX legend and 'Jackass' crew member, paid tribute to 'Jackass' co-star Ryan Dunn on Saturday morning.


Superstar Salman Khan is all set to do Gangnam style with PSY at the opening ceremony of the upcoming third edition of Celebrity Cricket League, to be held on January 19, 2013.

Salman Khan to do Gangnam style with PSY


A 12-year-old boy has gone missing after he left a Christmas party in Sydney's inner west to buy food.


Problem is, I just listened to the tape again, and I'm not sure that's exactly what Castillo said, or at least, what he meant to say.


The parents of suspected honour killing victim Shafilea Ahmed have been further remanded in custody after being charged with her murder.

Parents suspected of honour killing daughter Shafilea Ahmed remanded


Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will visit Gretna, La., when the two officials head to the Super Bowl in New Orleans.


A Toronto Catholic school banned rainbows at an anti-homophobia event, according to gay and lesbian news website Xtra.

Catholic school bans rainbows at anti-homophobia event


Digital cable has overtaken DTT in Germany, according to cable organisation ANGA.


To match interview MOTOR-RACING/MOSS By Alan Baldwin Formula One great Stirling Moss announced his retirement from motor racing at the age of 81 on Thursday.

Stirling Moss announces retirement at age of 81


Clarke demands big hundreds Updated: 23:23, Thursday February 21, 2013 Australia captain Michael Clarke is demanding big scores from his batsmen in India, not nice half-centuries.


``Morgan Stanley says USD will reign supreme in the current environment where the economic prospects for other major economies apart from the US remain weak.

Morgan Stanley on USD: will reign supreme


Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said the deployment of Filipino seafarers will continue, but tighter measures will be taken to ensure their safety from pirate attacks.

Deployment of Filipino seafarers to continue


On Friday, Nicole Ganguzza's family, including her husband, made an emotional plea to the public to help bring her killer to justice.

Ganguzza's family make emotional plea to public


Iraq and Jordan have agreed to extend an oil pipeline to the Red Sea city of Aqaba for the export of Iraqi oil to satisfy Jordan's crude requirements.

Iraq agrees to extend oil pipeline through Jordan


South Korean KJ Choi fired a four-under-par 66 here on Saturday to stretch his lead to four strokes after three rounds of the $5.3m Sony Open.


AP graphic A 26-year-old Illinois woman has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for producing child pornography.

Ill. woman sentenced for producing child pornography


Diesel prices have hit a new record high with the average price of a litre of diesel surging 6.5 cent to a new record high of 145.0 cent, according to the AA's monthly fuel price survey.


Mortgage rates dropped 10 basis points this week, according to Zillow.com, which has been tracking mortgages since April 2008.


HOLLYWOOD actress Portia de Rossi will bring her famous lover Ellen DeGeneres to Geelong to meet her grandmother before they wed.

Portia de Rossi to bring partner Ellen DeGeneres to Geelong


Kim Kardashian can't get rid of her cellulite no matter how hard she works out.

Kim Kardashian: 'I can't get rid of cellulite'


Elsevier, leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the launch of a new peer-reviewed business and management journal Journal of Family Business Strategy.

Elsevier announces launch of journal of family business strategy


An Israeli woman gave birth Sunday to a big but health baby boy who weighed in at 5.25 kilos, Israel Radio reported.


Seven men found guilty of terror cell membership pursued their religion in a seriously illegal way, a judge has said.

Men pursued religion 'in an illegal way'


The nuclear envoys of South and North Korea will meet in Beijing next week in another attempt to restart stalled negotiations on the North's nuclear program.


How to use the iPhone or any touchscreen phone when wearing winter gloves.


BCCI has compensated Eden Gardens, Kolkata, after the iconic venue was stripped of its hosting rights for the India England match in the World Cup.


City police are investigating an incident this morning at a tattoo shop in Osborne Village and have two males in custody.

Police investigating incident in Osborne Village


English band Roxy Music will tour Australia for the first time since 2001 performing seven gigs throughout February and March.


Two pilots have been rescued from the Katherine Gorge after one of them plummeted down the escarpment and the other became trapped on a cliff face.


US stock indexes closed mixed Friday with active trading in the financial sector.


A local firefighter auction that raises money to fight blood cancers doubled its donations for the second consecutive year.


Newsday > Long Island > Suffolk Print Aa Two men accused of selling alcohol to minors Published:


One thing is for certain in these uncertain times, correlation is confounding investors and making it difficult to diversify.


Colombia rejects the Spanish offer to mediate in the crisis with Venezuela, Minister of Defense Gabriel Silva said Wednesday in an interview with Caracol Radio.

Colombia rejects Spanish offer to mediate in crisis with Venezuela


Jamaat e Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said the US agencies were causing suicide attacks through hired people and the CIA and Black Water were involved in terrorism and subversive activities in the country.

US agencies involved in terrorism, subversive activities


SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. Two brothers have been arrested on suspicion of stealing sheep from two ranches in Sonoma County this month, a Sonoma County sheriff's sergeant said.

Two brothers arrested on suspicion of stealing sheep


The unemployment benefits extension is going to go a long way towards helping millions of Americans who are currently unemployed.


Pop star Justin Bieber, who sung the song ``Baby'', may have a secret baby in real life as the alleged mother of the child has claimed that she hasn't received his DNA test result.


Kelly Ripa has insisted that no-one will be able to replace Regis Philbin on Live!.

Kelly Ripa: 'no-one can replace Regis Philbin'


National news Kerb-trip PC to continue legal case A police officer is going ahead with legal action against a petrol station owner after she tripped on a kerb while attending a suspected break-in, despite her father saying she planned to drop it.

National news kerb-trip PC to continue legal case


A source claims to Us Weekly that Miley, 19, and her fiancé, Liam Hemsworth, ``really want to have a baby quickly.''


American Airlines resumed most flights, a day after a massive technology failure forced the nation's third-largest carrier to ground all planes from coast to coast.


Tiger Woods has apologised to his fellow players in a press conference that marked his return to golf this week.

Tiger Woods apologises to fellow players


Mimecast, the leading supplier of cloud-based email archiving, security and continuity for Microsoft Exchange, Hosted Exchange and Office 365, today announced it has tripled the size of its US partner base in the past year and aims for a 100 percent North America channel focus within the next 18 months.

Mimecast triples size of US partner base


Kazakhstan on the post of the chairman of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe intends to act as a co-sponsor of the programs on increase of participation of women in the state structures.

Kazakhstan to act as co-sponsor of programs on increase of participation of women in state structures


German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday she is confident Germany will support Greece and that she wanted the country to remain in the euro zone, according to media reports, following a meeting in Berlin with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou.

Merkel confident Germany will support Greece


The News & Record is cutting 25 jobs in its latest step to reduce costs resulting from the recession and its impact on advertising revenue.


Dallas police wrongly ticketed at least 39 drivers for not speaking English over the last three years, reports the Dallas Morning News.

Dallas police ticket drivers for not speaking English


Charter Communications says it filed a prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Charter Communications files for bankruptcy


Crude oil prices rebounded slightly Tuesday morning on the New York Mercantile Exchange as foreign stocks ticked upward.


The White House has confirmed that President Obama will be visiting a Missouri ethanol plant this week.


The Federal Minister for Finance Senator, Saleem H Mandviwalla said that Pakistan offers attractive investment opportunities for foreign investors and the government is facilitating foreign investment in Pakistan with investor friendly policy.

Pakistan offers attractive investment opportunities for foreign investors:


Today they acquired left wing Joakim Lindstrom from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.


Roxanne Guinoo and her 20-year-old Chinese-Filipino fiancé are expecting their first child.


Wednesday night's $200 million Powerball jackpot was captured by a ticket sold in New York.

Powerball jackpot captured by ticket sold in New York;


``We're coming off a great year,'' US broadcaster CBS' Entertainment president Nina Tassler told critics during the network's executive session at the Television Critics Awards.


MPs should surrender profits made on taxpayer-funded second homes, the head of the new expenses authority has said.

MPs ``should surrender'' profits on second homes


Tranmere Rovers have reappointed Ronnie Moore as manager of the League One side until the end of the season, after parting company with Les Parry.

Tranmere Rovers reappoint Ronnie Moore as manager


Heavy rain that fell overnight and early Monday morning created difficult travel conditions and even caused an SUV to get stuck in high water in Beavercreek.

Rain creates difficult travel conditions


New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly got everyone's attention when he told ``60 Minutes'' that the NYPD has the ability to shoot a threatening plane out of the sky.


VK Sharma of Anagram Stock Broking is of the view that one can remain invested in Rolta.


Hawaii Superferry Inc., which provided high-speed ferry service for cars and passengers between Oahu and Maui, filed for bankruptcy protection today.


Detroit Tigers second baseman Scott Sizemore grew up watching Twins first baseman-outfielder Michael Cuddyer play sports with his older brother, Craig, in Chesapeake, Va.

Tigers rookie Scott Sizemore grew up watching Twins slugger Michael Cuddyer


Palestinian media sources reported that an Israeli army force kidnapped a local Palestinian farmer from the northern Gaza Strip city of Beit Hanoun on Tuesday .

Israeli army force kidnaps Palestinian farmer in northern Gaza


A Mississippi lawmaker was found dead from a single gunshot wound to the head at the home of a former state representative on Sunday night.


Incredibly, the Canucks are one win away from winning the Stanley Cup having scored just six goals in the five games of this final.


Vice Speaker Benjamin Cruz was acting governor yesterday after Gov. Felix Camacho left island for an education conference in North Carolina.


PTI May 30, 2013, 07.18PM IST A high-level UK business delegation headed by a senior British Cabinet Minister will visit India later this week to explore collaboration in the fields of environment, infrastructure, construction and water sectors.

UK business delegation to visit India this week


The shopworkers' union Usdaw has urged MPs to put family, sport and the Olympics first and vote against the suspension of Sunday trading laws.

Shopworkers urge MPs to vote against suspension of Sunday trading laws


Third death linked to Vic cheese company Updated: 05:26, Sunday February 10, 2013 A third person has died following a listeria outbreak linked to soft cheeses produced in Victoria.


A SHALLOW 5.4-magnitude quake struck the island of Timor on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.


Valwood's girls soccer team beat Tiftarea for the second time this season, winning 2-0 on Tuesday.

Valwood's girls soccer team beats Tiftarea


Former police officer Drew Peterson was sentenced to 38 years in prison Thursday for the murder of his third wife.

Drew Peterson sentenced to 38 years in prison


ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel - Partner Communications Company Ltd., a leading Israeli mobile communications operator announces that, following the immediate report filed by the Company on February 8, 2010, the Company hereby announces in accordance with the honorable Court's decision dated February 10, 2010, that the objections that were submitted to the Court with respect to the Company's application to approve a dividend distribution in the amount of NIS 1.4 billion submitted to the Court on December 31, 2009, have been withdrawn, and that the Distribution Application will be brought for the Court's approval following 7 days from the date hereof.

Partner communications announces that the objections to the application for dividend distribution in the amount of NIS 1.4 billion have been withdrawn


Auction site eBay has acquired New York-based recommendation service Hunch, in a deal believed to be worth $80 million, as recommendation websites continue to grow in popularity.

EBay acquires recommendation service Hunch


Biopharmaceutical company Shire plc, Wednesday providing an update on the approval status and availability of ProAmatine, said ProAmatine remains available to patients as discussions between FDA and the company continue regarding its New Drug Application.

Shire says ProAmatine remains available to patients


The UAE currently has the lowest software piracy rate in the Gulf, and government-led efforts could reduce the rate by a further 10 per cent through 2012, said a report.

UAE has 'lowest' software piracy rate in Gulf


Homes sales in the Pittsburgh region fell 21.2 percent in May compared to a year ago and a slightly worse performance from April, according to a report issued Friday.

Home sales in Pittsburgh region fell 21.2 percent in May


Italian rider Franco Pellizotti won the 17th stage of the Tour of Italy on Wednesday, an 83 kilometres ride from Chieti to Blockhaus.


India were ''bounced and bruised at the MCG'', declared a gleeful Australian media which today hailed their cricket team for their surprise humbling of the famed batting line-up of the visitors in the first Test here.


Wilton resident Aaron Ramsey, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of his 73-year-old father Edward Ramsey in December, was sentenced to 50 years in a state mental institution by a Stamford judge on Wednesday, according to the Stamford Advocate.

Aaron Ramsey sentenced to 50 years in mental institution


After 30 years in power, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned.

Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak resigns


Lenders have pledged to do more to help homeowners who get into difficulties keeping up with their mortgage repayments after meeting ministers.


President Barack Obama will tell bankers on Friday ``we're all in the same boat'' while pressing them to support his strategy to unlock credit markets ahead of next week's G20 meeting of world leaders.

Obama to tell bankers ``we're all in the same boat''


Washington , Feb 10 US President Barack Obama today said that he wishes to work with Russia to prevent nuclear proliferation, which is one of his goals.

Obama to work with Russia to prevent nuclear proliferation


Too much or too little noise can erode creativity among consumers, something which both marketers and admen should take note of, says a new research.

Too much, too little noise erodes creativity


The rand was firm but range bound against major currencies in noon trade on Wednesday, still benefiting from speculation that India's Bharti Airtel might pitch an offer for local mobile services group MTN.


(Google has joined the NFC Forum as a Principal Member entitling the company to appoint a voting representative to each of the Technical, Marketing, and Compliance Committees and Working Groups. In addition, the NFC Forum announced Intel and CSR raised their membership status to the Principal level.)

Google joins NFC Forum as Principal member


Irish singer Sinead O'Connor will wed this week for the fourth time, choosing the occasion of her birthday to tie the knot, she said on her website Wednesday.


Power supply would be disrupted on Friday in the following areas:


European stock markets closed up on Friday, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index climbing 0.16 percent to 5854.89 points.


Ed Milliband said he was ``up for the fight'' as he set out his vision for Britain and how Labour could regain the trust of the public.


Life-changing operations and procedures were cancelled across the county as doctors took industrial action yesterday in protest at pension reforms.

Operations cancelled as doctors take action


A school employee in St. Louis County is on leave after taking a gun to school.

Employee on leave after taking gun to school


Mandela was discharged from a South African hospital after a minor diagnostic procedure showed nothing ``seriously wrong'' with the 93-year-old anti-apartheid icon.


Reporters Without Borders condemned ongoing violations of freedom of expression and press in Yemen, calling on the international community to take action vis-a-vis assault against local and international media.

Reporters Without Borders condemn violations of freedom of press in Yemen


Billionaire Las Vegas casino executive Sheldon Adelson and one of his attorneys were hit with sanctions by a judge Monday after Adelson repeatedly refused to answer questions during a lawsuit deposition.

Sheldon Adelson sanctioned for refusing to answer questions in deposition


A BLACKBURN book shop is helping unemployed people get back into work by offering retail training.

Blackburn book shop helps unemployed get back into work


Nico Rosberg says he never doubted his ability to win races in Formula 1 after finally earning his breakthrough success in sensational type in Shanghai on Sunday.


Lynn Redgrave, a member of the famous Redgrave clan, died Sunday night in her Connecticut home.


The Talbots Inc. will eliminate 370 corporate jobs as part of a new expense reduction program that is in addition to a restructuring plan announced last year.


Actress Jodie Prenger has won BBC talent show I'd Do Anything, and has landed the role of Nancy in the West End musical Oliver!


Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has been discharged from a hospital in Mumbai on Monday morning.


Brady Poppinga, who started in the place of the injured Clay Matthews Sunday against the Dolphins, left the game during the second quarter with a knee injury and was announced as questionable to return.


Doncaster manager Sean O'Driscoll has insisted that he will not rush back defender Byron Webster as he recovers from a broken foot.


The Lamborghini Gallardo will be replaced by the Cabrera in 2014 and the new model should borrow some styling cues from the Sesto Elemento.

Lamborghini Gallardo being replaced by Cabrera in 2014


Buju Banton, the Jamaican reggae star whose anti-gay lyrics have drawn international criticism, is in a federal lockup in Miami, facing drug conspiracy charges.

Buju Banton faces drug conspiracy charges


Ashurst - Ashurst advises General Atlantic in relation to CSG's £237m bid for Intec 24 September 2010 Ashurst is advising General Atlantic in relation to the recommended cash offer by CSG Systems International, Inc. for Intec Telecom Systems PLC. CSG's offer of 72 pence per Intec share values Intec's entire issued and to be issued share capital at approximately £237.

Ashurst > Ashurst advises General Atlantic in relation to CSG's 237m bid for Intec


KT Tunstall performs her classic hit, ``Black Horse and The Cherry Tree.''


CloudShares, a Menlo Park, Calif.-based cloud computing startup, has raised $10 million in Series B funding.


Obesity and smoking may each raise a person's risk of potentially dangerous blood clots in the veins, but certain other suspected risk factors seem to have no impact, a new study finds.

Obesity, smoking may raise blood clot risk


Australian Matthew Goss won the criterium prelude to the Tour Down Under cycle race Sunday while Lance Armstrong started his last professional event outside the United States with a safe 68th-place finish.

Goss wins criterium prelude to Tour Down Under


Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Lyla Berg is set to open her Oahu campaign headquarters.

Lt. governor candidate Lyla Berg to open Oahu headquarters


LYON, France -Lyon coach Remi Garde says he has been offered a new contract after the club won the French Cup for its first trophy in four years.

Lyon coach Remi Garde offered new contract


In late September, one Shenyang military division conducted drills in the hinterland of Horqin Grassland.

Shenyang military division conducts drill


Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi refuted charges of a ``weak government'' against the UPA Government made by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Rahul Gandhi refutes charges of a ``weak government''


A vehicle fire in Healdsburg this morning briefly threatened nearby homes, but was extinguished before it could damage the structures, according to the fire department.

Vehicle fire briefly threatens nearby homes


Iona College was named a ``Great College to Work For'' by the Chronicle of Higher Education.


Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some of its decongestant nasal spray products, due to problems with the expiration dates.

Procter & Gamble recalls some Nasal spray products


A 15-year-old Guilford boy was hit by a car on the Boston Post Road after he ran from a driveway and into the west bound lane of traffic.


A 23-year-old KU graduate student was killed in a car accident early Saturday morning.

KU graduate student killed in car accident


Showtime entertainment president David Nevins has announced that Californication has been renewed for a fifth season.

'Californication' renewed for fifth season


Greater Noida, May 9 Opposition leaders, including former Bhartiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav and Janata Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav were arrested Monday for attempting to visit Greater Noida, the scene of a violent farmers' agitation against land acquisition.

Opposition leaders arrested at Greater Noida


A combo pill of two addiction drugs can help people lose weight, say US researchers.

Addiction drugs may help people lose weight


Grand Prairie ISD kicked off its new school year with an education summit that focused on the city's changing demographics.

Grand Prairie ISD kicks off new school year


In a move to eliminate some of the uncertainties associated with car rental and bring more simplicity to the process, Europcar, one of the UK's leading vehicle rental companies has launched Options+.


The Simpsons has been renewed for a 23rd season, meaning the show will live to see its 500th episode.


The Assemblies of God Church has steadily recorded an increase in membership for the past 20 years with the number expected to increase further.

Assemblies of God Church records membership increase


Footballer Fabrice Muamba is taking his first steps to recovery after suffering a cardiac arrest at the weekend, his manager has said.


Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the latest flavor of Google's mobile operating system, has reportedly started to roll out to Galaxy Nexus users in Canada.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean rolling out to Galaxy Nexus in Canada


The Australian share market closed flat with only about two-thirds of the average daily stock traded.


A new clinical trial search engine has launched to make it easier for patients to find studies and to help researchers recruit suitable trial participants.

New clinical trial search engine launches


Nobel laureate Amartya Sen today said Bihar has a history of uniting India.


MURedHawks.com is excited to introduce the new All-Access multimedia player, your online channel for the most audio and video coverage of Miami Athletics.

MURedHawks.com introduces new multimedia player


Two American soldiers have been shot and killed by an Afghan soldier and a literacy teacher at a joint base in southern Afghanistan.

Two American soldiers shot and killed in Afghanistan


21 Catholic priests have been suspended by their Archdiocese in Philadelphia, after they were named in a grand jury report as suspected child abusers.


Society 1 released a new a video today entitled 'Lifeless' directed by vocalist Matt 'The Lord' Zane and Noah Raskin.

Society 1 releases video for ``Lifeless''


Indian cricket board president Shashank Manohar Thursday accused Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi of violating the ``confidentiality'' clause signed by the board and the franchisees by declaring the ownership stakes.

Shashank Manohar accuses Modi of violating 'confidentiality' clause


tax season, eSmartTax.com is now offering a free online chat option to all eSmart Tax customers, giving customers the ability to speak directly with customer support.

ESmartTax.com now offers free online chat option to every eSmart customer


NAVAIR delivered four new Mi-17 helicopters to the Afghan National Army Air Corps in Kabul, Afghanistan just 65 days after the order was placed.

NAVAIR delivers new Mi-17 helicopters to Afghan National Army Air Corps


Ukraine, Kiev, Jan.30 / Trend News corr Z. Novsvitskiy / The operation of ``Artek'' may be provided through the redistribution of expenses on the maintenance of the president and his secretariat, Ukrainian premier said.

Operation of ``Artek'' may be provided through redistribution of expenses on maintenance of president and his secretariat:


A vehicle pushes a sports car down a snow covered street in Wisconsin Feburary 2, 2011.


-A coal company has agreed to pay an eastern Kentucky coal miner while he pursues a claim that he was fired for trying to improve safety.

Coal company will pay miner while he pursues claim


AUTHOR Tobias Wolff won the annual Story Prize for short fiction on Wednesday for 'Our Story Begins,' a compendium of some two dozen short stories including 10 never-before published in book form.


Hundreds of meat workers will strike in support of nearly 1000 workers locked out by meat processor Affco.


A 28-year-old man was killed by a gang of five or six people at a restaurant in Kalewadi on Sunday evening.


Actor Johnny Depp, who plays the American Indian sidekick Tonto in the upcoming film version of 'The Lone Ranger,' has been made an honorary member of the Comanche Nation, a Native American activist said on Tuesday.

Johnny Depp made honorary member of Comanche Nation


I have to wonder when we will start to realize that health care starts at home.


``The Real Housewives of Atlanta'' star Kim Zolciak is pregnant with her fourth child, her second with NFL star husband Kroy Biermann.

``Real Housewives of Atlanta'' star Kim Zolciak is pregnant


Unilever is to buy Alberto Culver, the US consumer products group, in a $3.7bn deal that will see it bring brands such as TRESemmé and VO5 shampoos into the Anglo-Dutch conglomerate's stable of hair care and skin care products.

Unilever to buy Alberto Culver for $3.7bn


That's because independent arbitrator Edwin Benn's recommendation, issued Monday, was that Chicago teachers receive a 14.85 percent raise to ``compensate teachers for working a longer school day and year,'' a union official said Monday.


Rwandan President Paul Kagame threatened to charge French nationals over the 1994 genocide in his country if European courts did not reverse indictments on Rwandan officials, in an interview published Friday.

Kagame threatens charges for French nationals over genocide


The Clark County coroner has identified the woman killed in the North Las Vegas crash on Wednesday night as 52-year-old Pamela Jo Zanandrea of North Las Vegas.

Coroner identifies woman killed in North Las Vegas crash


Churchill Downs said Monday it will increase its annual dividend 20 percent to 60 cents per share.The Louisville, Ky., racetrack operator and gambling company said it raised the dividend to reflect its strong financial results so far this year.

Churchill Downs increases annual dividend 20 percent


Hundreds of thousands of Cambodians are threatened with forced eviction as the government ramps up development in the country's cities, the human rights group Amnesty International said Monday.

Hundreds of thousands of Cambodians threatened with eviction:


Google is buying Frommer's from publisher John Wiley & Sons in a deal that includes John Wiley's other travel-related businesses.


Wockhardt Ltd. Wednesday said it has launched its generic version of nicardipine injections -- used to treat blood pressure -- in the US

Wockhardt launches nicardipine injections in US


The BSE Sensex rose 0.2 per cent in early trade on Friday, led by losses in Tata Motors, Infosys and ONGC.


Movero Technology, a leadingprovider of managed services for enterprise mobility, and Ezwim, a globalleader in Telecom Expense Management, today announced a global partnership todeliver a joint mobile lifecycle management service based on the integrationof their respective TTM and Maestro Software-as-a-Service platforms.

Movero and Ezwim announce global partnership


Heavy rain lashed Lower Dir and Saidu Sharif of Swat district on Sunday, turning the weather pleasant.

Heavy rains lash Lower Dir, Saidu Sharif


The nationally recognized Alley Theatre seeks experienced electricians and follow spot operators for a production of a world premiere musical.

Alley Theatre seeks electricians and follow spot operators


Bollywood's king of comedy Govinda and super hit comedy film maker David Dhawan are back again with another laugh riot film ``Do knot disturb''.

Govinda and David Dhawan are back with ``Do knot disturb''


Education exhibition of Malaysian universities organized by Exhibitions Promotion and Management and Baku Education Center has opened in Baku today, APA reports.

Education exhibition of Malaysian universities opens in Baku


Three people were killed and five others injured in road crashes in Sherpur, Chittagong and Nilphamari on Tuesday and Wednesday, police said.


An Aylesbury man has denied trying to kill a woman when he attacked her and left her with serious head and arm injuries.

Man denies trying to kill woman in attack


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


Humane Society sues USDA over downer cow rules after beef recall.


Hopkins' latest revelation states that visitors of Facebook are more loyal to media websites and news than Google.

Visitors of Facebook are more loyal to media than Google


AllFacebook reports the Fox News Facebook page was the most commented on brand page in the world last year.

Fox News Facebook page is most commented on brand page in the world


A woman was struck and killed by a car on Bloomindale Avenue and Patterson Road in Brandon late Thursday night, deputies said.


PAUL KELLY is pulling no punches in his pre-fight prediction ahead of Sunday's UFC Live show in San Diego, insisting oponnent Jacob Volkmann is getting ``knocked clean out''.

Paul Kelly insists Jacob Volkmann is getting knocked clean out!


Freddie Flintoff and Gary Lineker were caught up in a Taliban attack as they visited troops in Afghanistan.

Andrew Flintoff and Gary Lineker caught in Taliban attack


The European Union will strengthen its presence in Afghanistan, especially its political role there, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said here Saturday.

EU to strengthen political role in Afghanistan


The Boston rockers have postponed their July 3rd concert at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA following news that Steven Tyler is under doctor's orders to refrain from performing in order to provide vocal rest.

Steven Tyler under doctor's orders to refrain from performing


Better Place, a developer of electric vehicle battery changing stations, has raised $200 million in its third round of venture capital, as the company prepares to launch its first nationwide battery switching networks in Israel and Denmark in a matter of months.

Better Place raises $200 million in third round


Local governments can get state help in collecting debts owed to them through a new Ohio attorney general's office program.

Local governments will get help to collect debt


Microsoft has unveiled a new tablet computer, Surface, to compete with rival company Apple.


Rarely one to keep his opinions to himself, Kiss frontman Gene Simmons has accused music fans of killing the record industry.

Gene Simmons: fans have killed the record industry


The Texas Rangers reached the three million mark in home attendance for the first time in franchise history on Thursday.

Rangers reach three million in home attendance for first time


Former major league All-Stars Lou Brock and Nomar Garciaparra are among seven players and coaches elected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

Lou Brock elected to the College Baseball hall of Fame


``Eisbahn'' officially opens to the public at 10 am Friday in the Kinderhalle Pavilion on the downtown square, where it will continue in operation seven days a week through Jan. 4.


A NEW play titled Fes'bhuku premiered at Theatre in the Park on Tuesday.

Fes'bhuku premiers at Theatre in the Park


The Federal Reserve is prepared to slash a key interest rate in a desperate bid to stem the country's economic slide.

Federal Reserve to slash key interest rate


VLADIVOSTOK, April 29, vladivostoktimes.com Collage exhibition ``Moscow album'' will open in Vladivostok.

Collage exhibition ``Moscow album'' to open in Vladivostok


As Billboard reports, D'Angelo played his first US show in 12 years last night during a surprise set at Bonnaroo.


LI bus driver gets 1 year in prison for DWI crash A school bus driver who crashed into a Long Island home has been sentenced to a year in prison.

Li bus driver gets 1 year in prison for DWI crash


OIL prices held near US$73 a barrel on Tuesday in Asia as investors eyed a weakening US dollar and looked to commodities for protection against possible inflation.


A software firm's owner was duped by a man who impersonated as a trademark officer.


Barbara Walters appeared on The View this morning and gave the audience as well as her co-hosts that she will be having heart surgery.

Barbara Walters is having heart surgery:


The annual March for Life in Bismarck is Sunday, which is designated as Sanctity of Life Sunday.


LONG BEACH, Calif. A major Southern California freeway transition route closed by a weekend fuel tanker inferno has reopened.


A twin-engine ATR-72 plane has crashed in Siberia killing most of the 43 people aboard, Russia's emergencies ministry said Monday.

Plane crash in Siberia kills most of the 43 aboard: ministry


Five people, including three Russians, died in a firefighting helicopter crash in Turkey today, RIA Novosti reported.

Five die in a helicopter crash in Turkey, RIA Novosti reports


The preliminary 2009 Arizona Fall League rosters were released today.


The Japanese economy grew an annualised 6.0% rate in the third quarter, rebounding from a slowdown caused by the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, government data showed Monday.

Japanese economy grew at an annualised 6.0% rate in the third quarter


WVU junior center Aaric Murray was arrested Thursday morning in Philadelphia for possession of narcotics.

WVU's Aaric Murray arrested for possession


THE UPDF on Friday shot dead a suspected Karimojong warrior and recovered one gun in an ambush in Loputuk parish, Nadunget sub-county in Moroto district.


Candidates for Sub-Inspector of Police and Jemadar who were reportedly denied permission to appear in the written test examination held on January 2 at 2nd Bn Manipur Rifles complex have appealed to the Chief Minister to give them a second chance.


Most school districts in South Mississippi will reopen Wednesday, but there is no penalty for students and employees who evacuated and can't come back.

Most school districts to reopen Wednesday


Liédson is set to start for the first time since he joined Porto as his team face Rio Ave on Wednesday for the League Cup semifinals.

Liédson set to start for first time since joining Porto


A man was killed Sunday afternoon after a semi he was working on, at a truck stop at the 3200 block of Las Vegas Blvd N, fell on top of him.

Man killed after semi falls on top of him


Saudi Arabia beheaded eight Bangladeshi nationals in public yesterday for the murder of an Egyptian citizen in 2007, the official Saudi Press Agency reported, citing an Interior Ministry statement.

Saudi Arabia beheads eight Bangladeshis for murder


Etihad Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with the Indonesian flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia.

Etihad Airways signs codeshare agreement with Garuda Indonesia


The Sciannantena quadruplets will be starting college in the fall.


In this June 15, 2011 photo, job seekers, right, receive feedback on their resume's at a job fair in Southfield, Mich. More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, adding to evidence that the labor market is weakening.


Amrita and Shakeel Ladhak are back from their three-week honeymoon in Europe.

Amrita and Shakeel are back from honeymoon


Atascadero State Hospital is under the microscope after a patient was arrested for suspicion of attempted murder.

Atascadero State hospital patient arrested on suspicion of attempted murder


Emmerdale star Suzanne Shaw has launched her own PR business following her exit from the show.

Emmerdale star Suzanne Shaw launches PR business


WEDDINGS, Parties, Anything lived up to their name last night when they played to a packed hall of refugees in a Melbourne detention centre.

Weddings, Parties, Anything played to hall of refugees


'Nashville' star Hayden Panettiere - who recently split from her boyfriend Scotty McKnight - says confident men are sexy.

Hayden Panettiere: 'confident men are sexy'


Yoga guru-turned-political activist Baba Ramdev has come under fire from left, right and centre.


British researchers say that embryonic stem cell therapy could cure age-related macular degeneration, a common form of blindness.

Embryonic stem cell therapy could cure form of blindness


UBS maintains a 'Buy' on BJ's Wholesale Club, raises price target from $41 to $43.

Ubs maintains a 'Buy' on BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ);


At least 16 people have been killed in the ongoing violent unrest in southern Pakistan since Sunday, Geo television reported on Monday.

At least 16 people killed due to violent unrest in southern Pakistan


West Indies opening batsman Xavier Marshall has tested positive for a banned substance, a senior cricket board official told website www.cricinfo.com.

West Indies batsman Marshall tests positive


Zimmer Holdings Inc. on Thursday confirmed it has cut more jobs in Warsaw.


MYDATA won multiple awards at the 5th SMT China VISION Award in the categories '' Pick & Placement - Medium & Low Volume'' and ``Software-Production Management'' for its new MY100HXe and DXe pick and place solution and offline productivity software suite MYCenter.

MYDATA wins multiple awards at the 5th SMT China VISION Award


Mineweb reports African Minerals is seeking increased takeover protection at its AGM as it develops an iron mine in Sierra Leone.

African Minerals to increase takeover protection


Two trampers are missing in the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland after not returning from a day-tramp.


European and Wall Street stocks rallied sharply on Thursday amid great volatility, reassured by an announced meeting between leaders of France and Germany.

European, Wall Street stocks rally sharply


Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be among the elephants and GOP faithful when he attends the Republican National Convention next week to speak at Lowry Zoo in Tampa, Fla.

Arpaio to be among the elephants in Tampa


Nick Clegg promised that the business rate reforms will not harm the poorer councils.

Business rate reforms 'will not harm poor councils'


In the aftermath of his three-interception debacle in Sunday's 28-0 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Palmer is using this bye week to build chemistry with the Raiders' receivers.

Carson Palmer using bye week to build chemistry with receivers


AdKeeper has unveiled a new service that allows consumers to click and save the online ads that they wish to see in a bid to encourage customer engagement.


The SI, SK Mohd Ghouse, from Amarthaluru mandal in Guntur was caught redhanded by the ACB officials at his residence in Amarthaluru today afternoon when he took Rs 7,000 bribe from a person for not implicating him in a false case and to register a case based on his petition relating to a house border dispute.


Bryan Dougher scored a career-high 25 points and made five 3-pointers to help Stony Brook defeat New Jersey Tech 60-46 on Saturday.

Stony Brook defeats New Jersey Tech 60-46


The EU is being urged to intervene to resolve the latest impasse to the long-running Cyprus problem.

EU urged to intervene to resolve latest impasse in Cyprus problem


A HIGH profile Aboriginal patriarch who ruled Perth's notorious Swan Valley Nyungah Camp has died while serving time for child sex offences.


Kenya Airways recorded a 17% rise in pretax profit for its first half year ended September to 1,2 billion Kenyan shillings, its group financial director said on Friday.

Kenya Airways records 17% rise in pretax profit


After the Washington Post's David Ignatius wrote about papers found in the Osama bin Laden compound, now ABC News can confirm that bin Laden wrote to others in al Qaeda about a plot to kill President Obama and General David Petraeus, then the commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan.

Osama bin Laden plotted to kill President Obama, David Petraeus


A Philippine official says Somali pirates have freed a Greek cargo ship with 19 crew members, mostly Filipinos, nearly three months after it was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden.

Somali pirates free Greek ship with 19 crew


The Poker Players Alliance has launched a new campaign to push for online poker regulation in the United States.

Poker players Alliance launches new campaign


Israeli artists are being showcased throughout France in honor of Tel Aviv's 100th birthday.

Israeli artists being showcased in France


A 48-year-old woman from St Albans made thousands of pounds a night by running a successful brothel, a court has been told.


The ground shakes, belching fumes and spewing lava, but this has not deterred throngs of thrill-seekers and tourists flocking to see Iceland's active volcano, at times risking their lives.

Ground shakes, belching fumes and spewing lava


Authorities have identified the victims of a Grand Forks house fire that killed one person.

Authorities identify victims in Grand Forks fire


Ever since a raging forest fire cut electrical power to her little town of 400 Sunday, Dalzell and other residents have been relying on diesel-powered generators -- if they have them.


'Electric fault' caused deadly fire Updated: 15:56, Thursday June 14, 2012 Investigators in Qatar say an electrical fault caused a shopping mall blaze that killed 19 people, most of them children, at a Doha childcare centre.


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Monday: down 33 cents, or 11.96 per cent, at $2.43 Gaming group Aristocrat Leisure expects to lift its first half net profit by up to one third and deliver strong earnings growth for the full year.


A BANKSTOWN boy was charged with robbery as a result of a police blitz across southwest Sydney at the weekend.


*Chad Ochocinco turned to NASCAR on Thursday in his ongoing search for thrills away from the football field.


Zimbabwe has pulled out of the World Twenty20 cup to be held in England next summer, but the International Cricket Council has decided not to suspend the country from international cricket.


Membership renewal is now due for all playing and non-playing members.


Both people and corporate organisations, seldom prepared for attacks targeting human gullibility, find themselves easily conned into parting with vital personal information, according to a new study.

People, corporates easily conned into parting with vital information


Chicago architect Gene Summers, the former dean of the College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology and the chief designer of the muscular McCormick Place convention hall, died Monday.


``I shouldn't have acted in 3 Idiots as in no way do I look like an


Individual genes alter the response -- effectiveness -- of the smallpox vaccine, not the quality of the vaccination, US researchers say.

Individual genes alter effectiveness of smallpox vaccine


BC-Terrorism Investigation,0188 Jury still deadlocked in Sears Tower terrorism retrial Eds:

Jury still deadlocked in Sears Tower terrorism retrial...


Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, has died.


A US study of babies 3 months to 8 months suggests girls prefer dolls and boys prefer trucks, researchers said.


Froyo leaks are coming out of the woodwork, and next up is the Samsung Galaxy S i9000.


A recent poll conducted by the Mason-Dixon Polling and Research Firm, found most Floridians support the controversial ``Stand Your Ground'' self-defense law.

Most Floridians support ``Stand Your Ground'' law


GST could double by 2015 if ministers' 'highly optimistic' economic recovery targets are not met, employers have warned.


Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has claimed that his Reds side ``can go to any stadium and win games'' after the Merseyside club ended Chelsea's 86 match unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Liverpool boss Benitez: ``we can go to any stadium and win games''


A Pahrump man allegedly shot and killed his daughter's boyfriend early Thursday morning after becoming unhappy with their relationship.

Pahrump man shoots, kills daughter's boyfriend


WR Jeremy Kerley, who got the starting punt return job back when S Jim Leonhard sustained a season-ending knee injury, missed his second straight Jets practice with an undisclosed illness.


The Tuscarawas County and Holmes County public libraries are offering free computer classes as partners in the statewide Every Citizen Online project.

Tuscarawas, Holmes County libraries offer classes


Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK's leading flight price comparison website, today announces it has re-launched its Travel Guides section.

Cheapflights.co.uk re-launches travel guides


EDUCATION Minister Julia Gillard has reassured independent schools that the national curriculum will accommodate alternatives such as Steiner and Montessori programs.


President Barack Obama was caught on camera on Monday assuring outgoing Russian President Dmitry Medvedev he will have ``more flexibility'' to deal with contentious issues like missile defense after the US presidential election.


Macmahon slides on downgrade Updated: 17:35, Wednesday September 19, 2012 In a further sign of the waning resources boom, construction and mining company Macmahon Holdings has issued a stark profit warning and announced the resignation of chief executive Nick Bowen.


Libya is ready to negotiate reforms such as elections or a referendum but the resignation of leader Muammar Gaddafi is non-negotiable, a government spokesman says.


Food inflation fell sharply to single digit at 9.01% for the week ended on November 12 even as prices of most agricultural items, barring potatoes, onions and wheat, continued to rise, on an annual basis.


``Of course we will be seeking to revenge against Yanga, we knew even before their game against Mafunzo that we will face them in the semifinals,'' the Dutch man told 'Daily News'.


Bill Owens and Doug Hoffman announced new endorsements Friday as they try to capture the 23rd District congressional seat.


Two Turkish soldiers were killed in a firefight with Kurdish guerrillas in southeast Turkey overnight, security sources said on Thursday.

Two Turkish soldiers killed in firefight with Kurdish guerrillas


South Korea on Thursday offered North Korea formal talks on suspended operations at their joint Kaesong industrial complex.


SAM Ibrahim, the older brother of nightclub operator John Ibrahim, was shot in the leg tonight.


European shares turned slightly positive by late morning on Wednesday, led by pharma and telecoms sectors, as Wall Street futures rose, helping boost investor sentiment.


An attempt of complete pistol clip import from Iran to Azerbaijan has been foiled, the State Border Service reported to Trend on Wednesday.

Attempt of complete pistol clip import from Iran foiled


Red Bull Racing is sticking with Toyota as the manufacturer for the program's two NASCAR Sprint Cup teams.


PlasmaTVStands.us.com, a DisplayShops specialty website, has launched a new plasma tv stand designed to hold a flat screen monitor as large as 50`` wide, and weighing less than 110 pounds.

PlasmaTVStands.us.com launches a new plasma tv stand


A two-day heritage summit began in Perth today, providing an opportunity for historians and the heritage sector to share ideas about the future management of the State's heritage.


Wal-Mart says it's cutting the price of the most up-to-date iPhone in half.

Wal-Mart cuts price of iPhone 3GS in half


A dust storm disrupted the Burning Man festival in Nevada on Saturday, a spokesman for the federal Bureau of Land Management, Roger Farschon, told The Associated Press.


Fewer teens are having babies and engaging in binge drinking, according to a new government report.

Fewer teens having babies and engaging in binge drinking:


Economic insecurity in the US is at its highest point in 25 years, according to a report released this week.

Economic insecurity in the us is at its highest in 25 years


Russell Brand - who married Katy Perry in October - lives in terror of losing his wedding ring if he ever takes it off.


Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, a Nigerian man with the unfortunate nickname, ``the underwear bomber,'' pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges including conspiracy to commit terrorism and attempted murder.


New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen may be eyeing five acres of land in Chestnut Hill owned by Pine Manor College .

Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen may be eyeing land in Chestnut Hill


Bill Lajoie, a longtime baseball scout and executive who helped assemble one of the most dominant teams in modern history, the 1984 Detroit Tigers, has died at age 76.

Bill Lajoie, longtime baseball executive, dies at 76


``Social media is not a toy, but a powerful catalyst for societal change by individuals with individual goals and dreams.''


R&B singer Ke$ha impresses men by giving them homemade tattoos using sewing needles and a pen.


R&B superstar Beyonce has given birth to a baby girl in New York, media outlets reported on Sunday.

Pop star Beyonce gives birth to baby girl: reports


In my piece yesterday I asked the question about where to draw the red line.


Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Thursday praised flood recovery efforts in the Moorhead area, but added there is ``still a lot of work yet to be done'' -- and quickly.


Legendary former Iranian goalkeeper Nasser Hejazi, who was known as the 'Eagle of Asia' for his ball-poaching skills, passed away on Monday after a long battle with cancer.


Navy rescues seriously ill Captain of a foreign Merchant Ship Sri Lanka Navy rescued the seriously ill Captain of MV ``Lilly Line'' on 9th March 2010 in a location about 500 kilometers South-east of the Little Basses Reef.

Navy rescues seriously ill Captain of a foreign merchant ship


Former football star and NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp has been charged with misdemeanor domestic battery following an incident at a Miami Beach hotel, police said.

Warren Sapp charged with domestic battery


Pakistan has said that it wants permanent peace in Afghanistan and will support any effort in this regard.


Brazil imposes a 2% tax on foreign capital inflows toward equities and fixed-income investments.

Brazil imposes tax on foreign capital inflows


Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson removed himself from the lineup Wednesday because of a lingering lower back injury and is out indefinitely.

Alfredsson out with lingering lower back injury


At 7: 40 am, Asian markets were trading higher.


Two men were seriously injured during a Samurai sword attack just minutes into the new year.

Two men seriously injured during Samurai sword attack


Campbell, drafted in 2010 in the first round by the Dallas Stars, didn't have the best career in the juniors and is likely extremely relieved to be moving forward as word has come down that Campbell has been assigned to the Texas Stars to start his pro career.


Demi Moore has returned to Twitter.com for the first time since her stint in rehab for exhaustion in January.


Lynchburg police are investigating an armed robbery and an attempted robbery that occurred within half an hour of each other Saturday morning.

Lynchburg police investigate armed robbery and attempted robbery


Jennifer Garner has revealed that she keeps her romance with Ben Affleck alive by ``stealing'' time together.


Private hospital operator Ramsay Health Care Ltd has called a trading halt pending the outcome of an institutional share placement.


Madman has announced that The Company Men is coming to DVD and Blu-ray on the 13 July, 2011.


Soft commodity futures were choppy on Friday, with arabica coffee sinking to near an 18-month low before speculator short-covering hoisted it back into positive territory.


A former California plastic surgeon was sentenced Monday to three years and eight months in state prison for groping female patients.

California surgeon sentenced for groping patients


``Gossip Girl'' star Kelly Rutherford has filed for divorce from her German entrepreneur hubby Daniel Giersch.


``This egg recall is not a fluke. It's just the latest example of how the consolidation of food production puts consumers at risk. This particular recall is about one production facility responsible for at least 380 million eggs under 17 different labels, but large egg facilities like this are commonplace. Ninety-five percent of all eggs come from facilities with 75,000 birds or more. Five states produce half of the nation's eggs-- Iowa , Ohio , Indiana , Pennsylvania and California . If something goes wrong in one of these areas, it has a negative impact on the entire country.

Egg recall latest example of consolidation putting consumers at risk


Britons stay with their current account longer than their most serious partner, claims a new report.

Britons stay with current account longer than partner


French model, Noemie Lenoir, is recovering in hospital following a failed suicide attempt, according to French police sources.

Model Noemie Lenoir is recovering after suicide attempt


But don't be alarmed, Daniel Henney meant that he almost adopted a baby boy puppy.


Malaysian state oil firm Petronas will renew a bid for gas producer Progress Energy Resources, Petronas sources said, seeking to assure the Canadian government that the C$5.17 billion deal will benefit the country.

Petronas to renew bid for Progress Energy


Lagardere SCA sold its Russian radio business, Europa Media Group, to a group of private Russian investors for $162 million, the company said in an e-mailed statement today.

Lagardere sells Russian radio business for $162 million


THE X Factor judges certainly know how to make a splash as they up the ante for show's latest series.


Sainsbury's will be coming to Herne Bay if councilors grant permission for the supermarket chain to build on the old Stagecoach depot.


Former NFL offensive lineman Grant Feasel, who was a standout at Abilene Christian before a pro career that included six seasons in Seattle, has died.


One of the major names of yesteryear's Mollywood , director IV Sasi will be the chairman of the year's State Film award committee.


Hollywood producers offer pub truce Updated: 19:32, Saturday March 17, 2012 A Hollywood movie producer who began legal action to stop an English pub calling itself 'The Hobbit' agreed to a truce after stars of the movie criticized the injunction.


France has had informal contacts with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.


Russia, France and Germany are to tackle a set of international cooperation issues, including Russian-NATO and Russia-EU ties, at the forthcoming summit in Deauville, France.

Russia, France, Germany to tackle cooperation issues


EDEN PRAIRIE ― Brett Favre is back in Minnesota, stirring hope among Vikings fans that he may be ready to play this season.


The actress, Natasha Richardson, has died in hospital in New York after suffering a serious head injury in a skiing accident in Canada earlier this week.


Upper House of the Parliament on Monday continued debate on the Budget 2008-09.

Upper House continues debate on budget 2008-09


Czech used car dealer AAA Auto Group said its management board approved a restructuring plan aimed at divesting non-core assets and returning the group to profitability.

AAA Auto board approves restructuring plan aimed at divesting non-core assets


Colombian police on Wednesday seized a little over two tons of cocaine in a rural area near the Caribbean port of Turbo in an operation in which one person was arrested, authorities said.

Colombian police seize two tons of cocaine


Robert Pattinson talked candidly about his tears during a recent interviewÂ--and it didn't pertain at all to those shed over Kristen Stewart cheating on him with Rupert Sanders.

Robert Pattinson talks candidly about tears


TTR Sotheby's International Realty today announced it will become the first corporate sponsor of the Athenaeum in Alexandria, Va., home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association, in support of the organization's fine arts programs.

TTR Sotheby's International Realty becomes first corporate sponsor of the Athenaeum


Rutgers defense dominates in 26-0 win over Howard The way Rutgers' defense is playing, Kyle Flood doesn't need much from his offense these days.


He was sent to judicial custody in connection with a case filed against him in suburban Kalyan where MNS activists had beaten up the railway examinees on Sunday.


Manny Pacquiao cruised to victory against Shane Mosley in a one-sided decision in Las Vegas, Saturday night.

Manny Pacquiao cruises against Shane Mosley


Two different CVS Pharmacies were robbed within minutes early Wednesday morning.


United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon has pledged that the UN will stay in Afghanistan to ensure peace, security and development as long as is necessary.


Six Turkish soldiers have been killed in an attack by Kurdish rebels near the border with Iraq, Turkish reports say.

Six Turkish soldiers killed by Kurdish rebels


TMZ is reporting that Richard Baker, aka rapper Machine Gun Kelly, was arrested in Florida early Sunday morning for misdemeanor disorderly conduct in Pinellis County, which is home to St. Petersburg and part of the Tampa Bay area on the west coast of Florida.

Rapper Machine Gun Kelly arrested in Florida


Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Navratilova diagnosed with breast cancer


Dance students from Rowe Performing Arts performed for residents of Carthage Healthcare Center on Tuesday, April 24th.


A Toronto police officer has been charged with assault following an incident last year involving a man in police custody.

Toronto police officer charged with assault


Accordingly, ASEAN countries imported up to 9.6 million tonnes of semi finished steel in 2010, accounting for 33% of the region's total semi finished steel demand.

ASEAN countries import 9.6 million tonnes of semi finished steel in 2010


Reality TV star Tila Tequila said she was attacked with rocks and feces during an outdoor music festival in Illinois over the weekend.


Citizen Kane will be shown at Hearst Castle, the California estate built by the newspaper magnate who inspired Orson Welles' cinema classic.

Citizen Kane to be shown at Hearst Castle


BHP Billiton Ltd. said Monday it struck a wage deal with the union negotiators representing striking workers at its Spence copper mine in Chile.

BHP Billiton strikes wage deal at Spence mine in Chile


A TEENAGE learner driver passed her test just minutes after being on a ``crash course'' with her instructor.

Learner driver passes test after crash course


AT&T says it is cutting 12,000 jobs, or about 4 percent of its work force, because of the economic downturn.

At&t to cut 12,000 jobs due to economic downturn


North Korea has lifted its ban on UN nuclear inspectors and is again allowing them access to the plutonium-producing plant it used to set up an atomic test blast, diplomats say.


London is now one step closer to having a professional baseball team set up shop at Labatt Park.

London steps closer to having another baseball team


Starbucks is now offering free Wi-Fi service at all its US stores.


Mah Sing Group will introduce Icon 2 of its Icon Residence Mont' Kiara project in Malaysia, which was initially planned for launch overseas.


This week AnaSpec, a world leader in custom and catalog peptides, introduced eleven new peptides.

AnaSpec Inc. introduces eleven new peptides


Xavier's men's soccer team made history by being ranked No. 23 in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll.

Xavier's men's soccer team ranked No. 23


The US has ruled out military option in Syria, as it could escalate the humanitarian crisis there, but vowed to ramp up pressure on Syrian regime by involving the international community.


Langes+ - Election called: bills lapse The 2010 federal election will be held on 21 August.


Staten Island health care will get a critically needed shot in the arm with city-backed loans to help establish new primary-care facilities across the borough and renovate existing ones, according to an agreement announced by hospital officials and lawmakers at a meeting in City Hall yesterday.

Staten Island health care gets a shot in the arm


A 21-year-old man collapsed and died after playing an online game for 40 hours, Kwong Wah Yit Poh reported.

Man dies after playing game for 40 hours


Scientists at University of Glasgow's School of Physics and Astronomy discovered a new less expensive technique of creating 3D images.

Scientists discovered a new less expensive technique of creating 3D images


Mr Joe Ofori, Managing Director of Larguss Fort Hotel Limited in Accra, on Tuesday stated that the Ghana@50 Secretariat owed him $240,000 for renting his hotel for two years.


A Chittenango man died Wednesday evening while swimming at Verona Beach in Oneida Lake.

Chittenango man dies while swimming at Oneida Lake


JACK LaLanne, a one-time sugar-holic who became a television fitness guru preaching exercise and a healthy diet to a generation of American housewives, died on Sunday at age 96, his daughter said.


Todd Carty will be returning to Grange Hill as Tucker Jenkins for the last ever episode of the long-running BBC school drama.


West Virginia American Water is repainting more than 5,700 fire hydrants across the state in hopes to improve their visibility and appearance.

West Virginia American Water repainting fire hydrants to improve visibility, appearance


Southwest Airlines, the top carrier at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, said Wednesday that it is testing a variety of environmentally friendly materials on a refurbished ``green plane'' that could result in cutting enough weight from the aircraft to save the company about $10.3 million in fuel costs if the concept is rolled out fleetwide.

Southwest Airlines to test 'green' plane


India building collapse kills 47 people Updated: 10:38, Saturday April 6, 2013 At least 47 people have been crushed to death on the outskirts of Mumbai in an apartment block collapse.


Regulators closed the First National Bank of Central Florida and the FDIC sold the failed bank to Premier American Bank.

First National Bank of Central Florida fails


A British soldier was killed in the southern Afghan province of Helmand when his vehicle was hit by a suspected minestrike, the British Ministry of Defence said.


Former president Joseph Estrada has denied any involvement in the Senate coup that forced Sen. Manny Villar to give up his post as the chamber's president in favor of administration ally Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile.

Estrada denies involvement in Senate coup


In spite of what the neocons and Israel are saying, the indications are that Egypt will succeed at stability, democracy and international independence.