As many as 58,000 small businesses in South Carolina might qualify for a new federal tax credit for providing health insurance to their employees, the Treasury Department said Friday.

Small businesses might qualify for tax credit


The 62nd Berlinale film festival kicked off here on Thursday.


Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa yesterday launched the children's book entitled ``Two mechanical elves for Dani Pedrosa'' which tells the story of his first steps into the world of racing.


Al Freeman, Jr. Emmy-winning actor and Broadway veteran Al Freeman, Jr. has died at age 78 in Washington, DC


Venezuela has detained an Italian drug lord, one of the five most wanted men by the Interpol in Europe, Venezuela's Interior and Justice Ministry said on Sunday, Xinhua reported.


Ghana has been ranked as the 7th best performing government in Africa by the 2011 Mo Ibrahim Index on Governance in Africa.

Ghana ranked 7th best performing government in Africa


A 27-year-old man was arrested Saturday, accused of brandishing a knife in downtown Ventura, police said.

Man arrested after brandishing knife in Ventura


Two sisters have died in Kishushe location in Taita eating poisoned food.

Two die in Taita after eating poisoned food


Three dacoits have been killed in police encounter in Korangi, Karachi whereas 2 dacoits have been arrested Saturday.

Three dacoits killed in encounter in Karachi


State fire officials say that more than 1,500 lightning strikes ignited 81 fires in northern and central California over the weekend, but most are contained.

More than 1,500 lightning strikes ignite 81 fires


More than half of Greeks said they are planning to spend less on Christmas gifts this year, according to a survey published on Tuesday.

More than half of Greeks to spend less on Christmas gifts this year


Former adult film star Jenna Jameson was arrested in Newport Beach Saturday night for suspicion of battery for reportedly attacking someone at a home on 36th Street, according to a police lieutenant.

Adult film star Jenna Jameson arrested in Newport Beach


An appeal is to be lodged over a controversial sentence handed down by an Auckland judge.

Appeal to be lodged over controversial sentence


Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania passed away on Monday due to complications from gallbladder surgery.


``Angelina Jolie urges UN Security Council to act on war zone rape'' is categorized as ``entertainment''.


Man shot in groin, dumped at hospital Updated: 09:28, Wednesday May 2, 2012 A man left critically injured after being shot in the groin has been dumped at a hospital by an unknown driver in Melbourne's west.


Clemens says he won't 'lose sleep' over HOF vote Roger Clemens says he's ``not going to lose any sleep'' over failing to make the Hall of Fame last month.


Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged Iran to listen to its people's grievances after at least seven were reported to have been killed in protests over alleged election fraud.Mr Brown said: ``The elections are a matter for the Iranian people, but if there are serious questions that are now being asked about the conduct of the elections, they have got to be answered.

Gordon Brown urges Iran 'to listen to people'


The Holy See opposes the UN resolution on religious defamation, noting that this seemingly good initiative can bring negative consequences, says the Holy See's permanent observer at the UN offices.

Vatican opposes UN on religious defamation


ASHLEY WILLIAMS could leave Swansea to join one of the Premier League big boys in the summer, admits Michael Laudrup.

Ashley WILLIAMS could leave Swansea, admits Michael Laudrup


Member of the Principlist Perseverance Front, presidential candidate Saeed Jalili called on his supporters to launch his election campaign based on the law and the principles of Islamic Revolution.

Jalili to launch election campaign based on law, principles of Islamic Revolution


Agriculture minister Sharad Pawar has called for a larger private sector role in agriculture during the 12th Plan period to sustain the high growth in foodgrain production.

Pawar calls for larger private sector role in agriculture


one year, Pragyan was waiting for an opportunity to prove his mettle.


A Pennsylvania man and three juveniles were charged with breaking into a vacant home on West 2nd Street, police said.

4 charged with breaking into vacant home


Amitabh Bachchan is to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Hong Kong Film Festival later this month.


After a controversial exit from the NFC Championship Game and his recent split with fiancee Kristin Cavallari, Cutler is ready to move forward and get back to football.


A giant crayfish found in a Tennessee creek is said to be a completely new species.


A New York college student beaten into a coma during a barroom brawl last year is speaking publicly about the attack for the first time.

New York student beaten into coma to speak out


Kildare clawed their way to a hard-earned NFL victory over Donegal at Newbridge with Dermot Earley starring.


Personnel of the state urban development department will shift to the GT hospital campus where the public health department has already shifted since the Mantralaya fire.

Maharashtra urban development department to shift to GT hospital campus


The Bank of Canada won't raise interest rates to cool the country's hot housing market, a spokesman said Monday, preferring to leave any tinkering to the country's Finance Minister.

Bank of Canada won't raise interest rates to cool housing


Results speak for themselves and the 20,000 new jobs created in tourism, financial services, and IT, as certified by the European Commission, are a success, said Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi during a recorded interview aired on Radio 101, yesterday morning.


Beijing, Mar 6 China will double its investments in Tibet to improve transport network in the region in the next five years, a top official said today.

China to double its investments in Tibet


DAVID GUETTA rolls into town again this week, his night every thursday at Pacha is by far the busiest house night on the island this year.


American dancer Derek Hough has revealed that he has dumped Cheryl Cole after one year of their relationship because she was living like a recluse.


Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has left the refuge of the Dutch embassy in Harare.

Tsvangirai leaves refuge of Dutch embassy


Saba /quotes/zigman/90292/quotes/nls/saba SABA +2.26% , the premier People Cloud provider, today announced a performance management exchange program for qualified SuccessFactors customers.

Saba announces performance management exchange program for SuccessFactors customers


A 35-year-old man from Cospicua is being arraigned in Court this morning charged with theft from the locality's sub-station on Monday.

Cospicua man to be charged with theft from sub-station


This is the tale about how a famous classic keno ticket was manipulated by cheaters to steal a few dollars from keno games.

How a famous classic keno ticket was manipulated by cheaters


A former state trooper accused of beating a suspect has pleaded guilty to assault.

Former state trooper pleads guilty to assault


-Lindsay Lohan is in talks to play Dame Elizabeth Taylor in a new film.

Lindsay Lohan in talks to play Elizabeth Taylor


Think-tank Civitas has called on government to scrap the vetting and barring scheme, which is currently under review, calling it a 'paedophile test' which creates an atmosphere of suspicion that increases the risks to children and damages relations between generations.

Civitas calls for government to scrap vetting and barring scheme


Two separate motorcycle crashes this morning on Ohio 83 North resulted in minor injuries to the drivers.

Two motorcycle crashes result in minor injuries


Publicist Max Clifford feels ``disappointed'' with long-time client Simon Cowell for co-operating with the author of his unauthorized biography.

Max Clifford 'disappointed' with Simon Cowell


Four people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A174 yesterday evening, May 30.

Four taken to hospital after crash on the A174


ALAMEDA, Calif. The Oakland Raiders promoted offensive coordinator Hue Jackson to head coach on Monday after he helped the team more than double its scoring output in his first year with the franchise.

Raiders promote offensive coordinator Hue Jackson to head coach


Tottenham Hotspur won't sell Luka Modric, the club's Croatian midfielder, ``at any price,'' Chairman Daniel Levy said today.

Tottenham won't sell Modric ``at any price,'' Chairman Levy says


FIRAAQ won the best feature film award at the 7th Kara Film Festival in Pakistan.


Today's release of the Chicago Federal Reserve National Activity Index indicated that national economic activity slumped significantly in May with the index declining to -0.63 while the three month moving average fell to -0.05.

National economic activity slumped in May


In California, three killed in a reality show crash Sunday were aboard a helicopter in Acton, Calif.


The annexation of property along South Lincoln Avenue, south of the I-80 interchange, will be considered Thursday night when the city council convenes in regular session.


Actor Erik Estrada will appear at the Maple Plain Community Church Wednesday to preview his new film, ``Finding Faith.''

Actor Erik Estrada to appear in Maple Plain Wednesday


CARRIE FISHER has been very open about her battle with bipolar disorder and has now said that she will learn from how Catherine Zeta-Jones has dealt with her own issues regarding her treatment with the condition.

Carrie FISHER to learn from Catherine Zeta-Jones


NEW YORK ― Tatum O'Neal has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with her June cocaine possession arrest in lower Manhattan.

Tatum O'Neal pleads guilty to disorderly conduct


Canada's pharmaceutical intellectual property laws need major reform to encourage and protect innovation in developing new drugs, states an analysis in CMAJ.

Pharmaceutical intellectual property laws need reform


Joel Pineiro threw off a mound Monday for the first time since being shut down by inflammation in his shoulder.


AMR Corp's American Airlines said on Wednesday it canceled about 850 flights to conduct safety inspections of its MD-80 aircraft.

American Airlines cancels 850 flights for inspections


Syria said on Sunday unidentified helicopters attacked a Syrian border point with Iraq, causing casualties.

Helicopters attack border point with Iraq:


The main question that most of these people ask first is ``how much house can I afford?''


Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged retailers Thursday to cut petrol prices to reflect the drop in the oil price.

Brown urges retailers to cut petrol price


Lupin Ltd said on Tuesday it has settled its litigation with Forest Laboratories Inc relating to Memantine tablets.

Lupin Ltd settles litigation with Forest Laboratories


A Tredyffrin Township police officer accused of ``body-slamming'' his wife into a tub was acquitted yesterday of simple assault.

Tredyffrin police officer is acquitted of assault


SIX Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar students are taking an important cause to the state's seat of change to argue for change.

Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar students argue for change


A future Palestinian state must be effectively demilitarized to prevent Iran from setting up a proxy state in the West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a speech on Sunday at Toronto's Ricoh Coliseum.

Future Palestinian state must be demilitarized:


Gaza must no longer be an open air prison or a kind of a ghetto, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said at the Palestinian Embassy in Ankara on Monday, the Journal of Turkish Weekly reported.

Gaza must no longer be an open air prison:


The CNG gas stations across the Province reopened on Wednesday after a day's closure.

CNG stations reopened after a day's closure


The Staples girls volleyball team upset Glastonbury 3-1 in the second round of the Class LL playoffs on Thursday.

Staples girls volleyball upsets Glastonbury


Kila Kaaihue has been called up to the majors after dominating minor league pitching this year, according to the Kansas City Star.


A team of biologists is studying a tiny and diverse group of marine organisms to find how plant cells, that live in the oceans and serve as the basic food supply for many of the worlds sea creatures, react to climate change.

How plant cells in oceans react to climate change


If you've ever noticed that a lot of the things that straight guys do are actually quite homoerotic, here's a list of ``really gay'' things that straight guys do, according to YouTube personality Davey Wavey.

Some really gay things that straight guys do


RICHARD Chaplow was delighted to make an immediate impact on his Millwall debut and is hoping to get more minutes under his belt after a frustrating season.

Chaplow delighted to make immediate impact for Millwall


Potential problem loans continued to rise at eight midcap banks during the first quarter, with Colonial BancGroup Inc and First Horizon National Corp showing largest sequential increases, Morgan Stanley said citing data collected from regulatory filings.

Potential problem loans rise at midcap banks:


Gowanus subway station set to reopen The Smith-Ninth streets subway station in Brooklyn is set to reopen by the end of the week following a nearly 2-year reconstruction.


Two former stockbrokers have been fined and banned by the FSA for using inside information about AIM-listed Provexis.

Two former stockbrokers fined and banned


Washington Redskins quaterback Robert Griffin III said after Thursday's Organized Team Activities that his surgically knee feels great.

Robert Griffin III says 'knee feels great'


David Coleman Headley , co-accused in the Mumbai terror attacks, lied to the law enforcement agencies and implicated Tawahhur Hussain Rana in the plot in a bid to save his life, defence attorneys said today.

Headley lied to law enforcement agencies:


Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann said Tuesday that she accepts an apology from Fox News host Chris Wallace.

Rep. Michele Bachmann says she accepts apology from Fox News


Morgantown Businessman Bill Maloney filed his pre-candidacy papers with the Secretary of State's Office Monday.


Heavy rains in southern and eastern China have left at least 62 people dead or missing, while more than one million residents have been evacuated, the government and state media said Sunday.

Heavy rains in China leave at least 62 dead or missing


Oil rose above $142 a barrel on Wednesday in Asia, with analysts warning that prices may spike further amid persistent concerns over tight supply and tension in the Middle East.


Knife crimes are taking place at a rate of one every four minutes in Britain, according to the first comprehensive set of statistics on knife crime.

Knife crimes taking place every four minutes in Britain


Second-seeded Aravane Rezai of France won her seventh straight match Thursday, beating Mariano Duque Marino of Colombia 7-6, 6-3 in the Palermo Open second round.


Dr. Deborah Lindsey of Weymouth Landing Cat Clinic and Hotel holds the kitten that was shot in the head, prior to it dying.


Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Saturday that Pakistan will emerge victorious in fight against terrorism and a bright future awaits the country.

Pakistan to emerge victorious in fight against terrorism:


In a major realignment, IT services provider Wipro Technologies is consolidating its quality and information systems, global delivery and business application services functions into a single business operations unit.

Wipro consolidating services into single business operations unit


Hong Kong shares fell 2.02 per cent on Wednesday on concerns about Chinese anti-inflation measures and the eurozone's debt worries, while Shanghai dropped 1.92 per cent.


The House on Thursday hotly debated the DISCLOSE Act, which could stem some of the expected new flow of political ad dollars into the mid-term elections.


MORE than £15m in unpaid taxes and contributions has been 'written off' by the States in the last five years.

More than £15m in unpaid tax is written off


Albania is expected to send more peacekeeping troops in Afghanistan according to country's Prime Minister Sali Berisha, and also commit new contributions in Darfur, Sudan.

Albania to send more troops in Afghanistan


Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland issued a statement saying he apologized to draft prospect Dez Bryant to for asking a question him a question at the NFL Combine that showed ``poor judgment.''

Jeff Ireland apologizes for question to Dez Bryant


A Louisville man was indicted on murder charges for a fatal accident in Shively over the weekend.

Louisville man indicted on murder charges for fatal accident '


GARDENERS looking for a patch of land to grow food in Burnham and Highbridge are being asked to attend a meeting next week.


FOX 29 has learned Philadelphia police are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in Center City Thursday night.

Police investigate officer involved shooting


Dev Patel, who hogged on the lime light after the release of Slumdog Millionaire recently said that his co-star Freida Pinto is his 'soulmate' for helping him in handling success.


Staffordshire club Bloxwich have been relegated from Midlands Five West because of their poor disciplinary record.

Bloxwich relegated for poor disciplinary record


The UAE has received official certification for having the largest biometric database in the world.

UAE receives official certification for largest biometric database


Offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride says the Giants will ``ride the hot hand'' this season when choosing which tailback to feature in a given week.


A Steuben County man is accused of breaking into a local business.

Man accused of breaking into local business


The Chinese government has appointed a new special representative for African affairs, Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said here Tuesday.

China appoints new special representative for African affairs


Szohr, 26, was earlier dating Ed Westwick and their romance came to an end earlier this year and insiders claim she has been ``openly dating'' Pasqualino, who appears in her new horror comedy ''Love Bite'', Daily Star reported.


Martinez Junior High's volleyball team defeated Orinda on Tuesday, 25-12, 25-8.


Eurell told Sportal there was a 'very, very strong possibility' Apache Cat would run in the $1 million Stradbroke, to be run at Eagle Farm on June 6, as long as he was not asked to carry any more than 59kg by the handicapper.


Police say about 50 cars were broken into in the same area early Monday morning.


Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said that Baloch people has the right on the natural resources of the province, adding that prosperous Balochistan would ensure prosperity of the country.

Baloch people has right on resources of province:


Dell Inc will buy Quest Software Inc for $2.4 billion in cash in an effort to expand its software business and decrease its dependence on the declining personal computer market.

Dell to buy Quest software for $2.4 billion


A small fire broke out Friday at the BP refinery in Texas City, officials said.


TWO men were arrested following a major disturbance in Cobholm, in Great Yarmouth, on Friday night.


US President Barack Obama pledged 1 billion dollars in debt relief for Egypt to ease the country's transition toward a more open and viable economy, DPA reported.

Obama pledges 1 billion dollars in debt relief for Egypt


PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has pledged to rebuild communities devastated by the Victorian bushfires but fears the death toll will continue to rise.


A 56-year-old Croswell man was arraigned today in Sanilac County District Court after police say he tried to kill his wife.

Croswell man arraigned after police say he tried to kill his wife


The Concordia men complete a second half comeback to earn a 76-73 win over Dominican College.

Concordia men complete second half comeback


State Rep. Brent Hassert has announced that he will hold two upcoming town hall meetings in the Bolingbrook area.


The global swine flu pandemic could tip the world into deflation, stalling economies just as they struggle to recover from the financial crisis, a British study said yesterday.

Swine flu could tip world into deflation


Police are investigating an incident where a Kelowna man was set on fire and say one of the accused may have done it before.

Man set on fire, accused may have done it before


OPPOSITION Leader Malcolm Turnbull says the late media magnate Kerry Packer threatened to kill him in a falling-out over a deal to buy the Fairfax newspaper group in the early 1990s.

Malcolm Turnbull says Kerry Packer threatened to kill me


A young couple is facing a misdemeanor public lewdness charge after police say they caught the couple engaging in a sex acts at Hippie Hollow Park Friday evening.


3:11pm - Hurricane Irene is moving over Abaco as a category three storm with maximum sustained winds of 115mph.


Jennifer Love Hewitt has never made a secret of her intention of having a family and, as she confirms herself in a statement to Us Weekly, she's about to get her wish soon: she is pregnant with her first child.

Jennifer Love Hewitt is pregnant with her first child


Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has a rare rib injury that is a bigger concern than his shoulder injury.

Steelers QB Roethlisberger has rare rib injury


New Zealand crushed Canada by 97 runs in a World Cup Group A match at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday.


Queensland gets GST windfall, WA loses Updated: 11:24, Saturday March 16, 2013 Queensland is the winner in the latest GST revenue carve-up, while Western Australia is the biggest loser.


Azerbaijani human rights activist Eynulla Fatullayev accuses the German state of inserting pressure personally on him and the public association for Human Rights and hampering the monitoring in the territory of Germany in connection with human rights.

Eynulla Fatullayev accuses Germany of inserting pressure on him


Circuit City Stores Inc. said Friday that it retained Goldman Sachs & Co to assist in exploring strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.


Pope Benedict XVI will release an album on which he sings and recites prayers to the Virgin Mary, his label says.


Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson agreed to a one-year contract extension, which will now carry through the 2016 season, the school announced Friday.

Georgia Tech's Johnson agrees to extension


Force India owner Vijay Mallya on Tuesday hailed the performance of his team at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany and said the team has shown they are ``truly competitive''.

We have shown that we are truly competitive:


Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin will host a 'best soldier' competition next week.


North Miami Beach fired its city manager with just weeks left until the Oct. 1 deadline to balance the budget.


In an excerpt of his speech to Congress Tuesday night, Obama said that while the economy has been weakened and Americans' confidence shaken, the country will rebuild, recover and will emerge stronger than before.

Obama says country will rebuild, emerge stronger


The dollar turned higher versus the Japanese yen in midmorning US trading on Wednesday.


The first ISAF Sailing World Cup is set to launch at the end of 2008 with Sail Melbourne as the opening event, bringing a new annual series of sailing to the international sports calendar, and the World Cup will be open to the sailing events chosen for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Competitions.


The Vineland man charged in the Aug. 15 machete attack on 6th Street and the victim remain in critical condition, authorities said Friday.

Vineland man charged in machete attack and victim both remain in critical condition


By Brandon Bailey bbailey@mercurynews.com Dipping his toe in political waters, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is planning to host a campaign fundraiser for New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie next month at his Palo Alto home.

Facebook's Zuckerberg to host fundraiser for New Jersey's Chris Christie


One of the most recent and very popular iPad joke is the Mad TV iPad parody which we found in YouTube below.


Venezuela on Wednesday broke diplomatic ties with Israel over its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, according to a government statement read on public television.

Venezuela breaks diplomatic ties with Israel


Athletic Bilbao star Javi Martinez believes he is not worth the reported €40million price tag on his head.


President Hamid Karzai was warned of a weekend assassination plot against him, Afghanistan's intelligence chief said Tuesday, acknowledging that failings by the security services allowed militants to launch the attack.


Women are still outnumbering men at colleges and universities in Scotland but the gap is closing, research shows.


A teen was slashed on a Metrobus on the campus of the George Washington University around noon Wednesday.

Teen slashed on Metrobus at George Washington University


The Moscow authorities have imposed tougher alcohol sale rules, banning the sale of beer from the street stands as of January 1.

Moscow imposes tougher alcohol sale rules, banning beer from street stands


Virginia governor Bob McDonnell signed education bills into law Thursday at a local high school.


Former President Hosni Mubarak got a life sentence Saturday for failing to stop the killing of protesters during Egypt's uprising.

Former egyptian president Hosni Mubarak gets life sentence


ZAMBIA will still remain a competitive destination for investment in the mining sector even after changes to the mining fiscal and regulatory regime, Commerce Trade and Industry Minister, Felix Mutati, has said.

Zambia: 'Zambia 'll still remain a competitive destination'


A Kankakee woman has been charged with reckless homicide after an April traffic crash, which resulted in a man's death.


Britain's Queen Elizabeth travelled by public train to her first royal engagement of the year yesterday.

Queen Elizabeth travelled by public train!


Members of the Kansas defense and special teams met with the media Wednesday after practice in the Chancellor's Lounge at Anderson Family Football Complex.

Kansas Football meets with media after Wednesday practice


A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth more than $360,000 was sold recently in Van Nuys, according to lottery officials.

Lottery ticket worth more than $360,000 sold in Van Nuys


Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, who claims the support of 46 MLAs in the 81-member House, will seek a vote of confidence tomorrow in the assembly.


Hot flashes can be treated more effectively with hormones than soy, according to a new study by San Marcos University in Lima, Peru.

Hot flashes treated more effectively with hormones than soy


in Gaming As of this morning, Minecraft has officially sold more than 8,000,000 legitimate copies on the PC, Mac and Linux platforms.

Minecraft sells more than 8,000,000 copies on PC


Ex-JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater plead guilty today to one felony attempted criminal mischief, one count of misdemeanor criminal mischief, and one count of aggravated awesomeness.


News Corporation has announced that it has agreed to backstop €340 million of financing measures that are being initiated by Sky Deutschland AG.

News corp to backstop €340 million financing measures


Truck falling onto car in gas station, killing two kids inside,Truck falling onto car in gas station, killing two kids inside


By Melissa GreyAccording to a recent report on Wired and a leaked settlement document, Apple has been ordered by a California court to pay $53 million in damages in a class action lawsuit related to the company's refusal to repair devices under warranty.

Apple to pay $53 million in class action lawsuit


Lindsay Lohan was released from jail early Monday after serving 14 days behind bars, despite being sentenced to 90 for violating her probation in a 2007 drunken driving case, and was ordered to report for rehab.


A Florida Highway Patrol trooper involved in a Feb. 5 crash that resulted in the death of an unborn child was distracted by his in-car laptop, a report released Tuesday said.

Trooper in crash was distracted by laptop


MONTREAL Lewis Hamilton won the Canadian Grand Prix for the second time in four years on Sunday, holding off McLaren teammate Jenson Button at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to move top of the drivers' world championship.


Tonight, a Kaneohe marine who received a national award of heroism shares her story.

Kaneohe marine receives national award for heroism


Christians around the world observed Palm Sunday as the Roman Catholic church grappled with a clerical abuse scandal that has spread across Europe to the Pope's native Germany.


The first bit of money is coming in for the Maysville sewer project, which means the project can officially get off the ground.

Money coming in for Maysville sewer project


Aries Merritt of the US crosses the finish line ahead of Hansle Parchment of Jamaica to win gold in the men's 110 meter hurdles final.

Aries Merritt wins gold in men's 110-meter hurdles


Pay-per-click search network ABCSearch has acquired Aftervote.com, a social search engine, for an undisclosed sum.


The BCCI will distribute nearly Rs 200 crore from the 2009 IPL revenues to 25 state associations and few other tournaments.


Health care products maker Johnson & Johnson said Thursday it raised its quarterly dividend to 54 cents from 49 cents.

Johnson & Johnson raises dividend to 54 cents


After negotiations with Yerevan deputy police chief, who tried to stop the march of Heritage leader Raffi Hovannisian and a group of citizens to the Presidential Palace, Raffi Hovannisian was allowed to enter the Presidential Palace, accompanied by Hovsep Khurshudyan and Ruben Hakobyan, a Panorama.am correspondent reports.

Raffi Hovannisian enters Presidential Palace


The Janata Dal on Thursday ruled out any truck with either the Congress or the Third Front and reiterated that it was with the BJP-led NDA.


Jordan has lifted visa restrictions on individual Indian nationals visiting the Kingdom as tourists.

Jordan lifts visa restrictions on individual Indian tourists


Brazil-based mining giant Vale has announced that it is lifting force majeure on certain iron ore shipments as of January 23, 2012.

Vale lifts force majeure on certain iron ore shipments


The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the ruling of an Accra Fast Track High Court, which gave members of the Ghana Lotto Operators Association, the green light to operate.


Midfielder Sofiane Feghouli scored twice to help Valencia beat BATE Borisov 4-2 at home Wednesday and take the lead in Group F in the Champions League.

Valencia beats BATE Borisov 4-2 at home to take lead in group F of Champions League


Montpellier was held to a 1-1 draw with Toulouse at the Stade de la Mosson on Saturday, leaving the door open for PSG to grab sole possession of first place in Ligue 1.

Montpellier draws to leave the door open for PSG


Online bookmaker SBGglobal.com has +125 money line Philadelphia Eagles odds to win Super Bowl 2009.


Scottish author Iain Banks has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.

Iain Banks diagnosed with terminal cancer


A Jordanian court on Monday started trial of cartoonist Kurt Westergaard and 19 other Danish journalists and newspapers charged with ``blasphemy'' for publishing Prophet Muhammad's cartoons six years ago.

Jordan court starts trial of Danish journalists


Gov.-elect Scott Walker said he wants to rein in the power of state agencies to enact rules and bolster the governor's power to approve or reject them.

Walker proposes bolstering governor's power


A 50-year-old woman had her earrings ripped off as she was violently robbed outside her home in Manchester.


A St. Paul soldier died Friday in combat in Afghanistan, according to the US Department of Defense.

St. Paul soldier dies in combat in Afghanistan


Jackie MacMullan discusses whether or not Josh Beckett can change his perception in Boston.


Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Wednesday in the Knesset that he is looking ``to form an international front against Iran'' and its nuclear weapons program.

Netanyahu looking for international front against Iran


Cristiano Ronaldo would be welcomed with open arms at Real Madrid according to the Spanish Champions' veteran Michel Salgado.

Ronaldo would be welcomed at Real Madrid:


ONLY a doctor should be in charge of looking into complaints about doctors, say nearly 800 doctors polled by the Singapore Medical Association.


Amanda Spratt has continued GreenEDGE-AIS's dream baptism by claiming the Mars National road race crown.

Amanda Spratt claims Mars National road race crown


Former world champion Tyson Gay made a triumphant return to competition after almost a year off with victory on Saturday in a 100m ``B'' race at the Diamond League meet here.


Apple says its profit jumped 26 percent in the last quarter, with a boost from sales of its newest iPhone.


Barack Obama ended the US combat mission in Iraq, declaring no victory after seven years of bloodshed, and telling Americans and the world: 'It is time to turn the page.


Rocket Software, a developer of enterprise infrastructure products, has entered into a long-term exclusive licensing agreement with EMC for six EMC mainframe data management software products.

Rocket software enters into licensing agreement with EMC


Care.com, a Waltham company that helps both consumers and employees of corporate clients get access to child care and other services, said it has bought Parents in a Pinch in an acquisition that will allow it to offer additional services and broaden its customer base.


The National Weather Service says Danielle will create the threat of rip currents from the Outer Banks to Charleston beginning Friday.

Hurricane Danielle to create rip currents


Veteran batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan was recalled to the West Indies squad in place of opener Devon Smith for the final two matches of the series against Pakistan which has already been lost 3-0.


Former Titans guard Deuce Lutui has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, according to the NFL.


Geithner, who failed to pay some income taxes earlier this decade, said ``I apologise to the committee'' for the distraction of the tax affair at a time of grave economic peril.


New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will undergo throat surgery Friday morning to get rid of polyps from his vocal cords.

Yanks closer Mariano Rivera to undergo throat surgery


Liverpool did an old rival a favor on Sunday when it held Premier League leader Manchester City to a 1-1 draw.

Liverpool holds leader Manchester City to 1-1 draw


Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 has failed a hygiene inspection by the American Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, scoring a shock 84 out of 100.


The BBC has announced that Never Mind The Buzzcocks will return this autumn with a brand new lineup.


Mason County Public Hospital District No. 1 Board of Commissioner is holding a budget hearing at nine this morning.

Hospital District 1 holding budget hearing this morning


``He is loud, outgoing and smart. Other managers will have a better feel for the game, but if you are in a rebuilding culture, he is great because this guy never has a bad day. This is a positive, positive man. His self-worth is not tied to the job. He has a good perspective on life and he is authentically a good person. He is full of energy every day.''

Clint Hurdle is loud, outgoing and smart


Two brothers, ages 6 and 9, were found safe this morning after they ran away from their South Shore home because they didn't want to clean their room, police said.

Brothers, 6 and 9, found safe after running away from home


Italy's World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro who failed a drug test in September will not play in World Cup qualifier on Saturday.


MOSCOW - Ultranationalists tossed smoke grenades and scuffled with riot police in Moscow on Tuesday as authorities broke up an unauthorized demonstration on Russia's day of national unity.

Ultranationalists scuffle with police in Moscow


Privately owned department store chain Mervyns LLC will file for bankruptcy protection within the next few days barring a last minute cash infusion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday on its website, citing people familiar with the situation.

Mervyns may file for bankruptcy protection


The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Brett Ratner is in talks to direct a Hercules film.

Brett Ratner in talks to direct Hercules


Bullions lost their luster as dollar firmed up considerably.


ARCADIA, Calif. Bob Black Jack, who set the pace in the Kentucky Derby last May, led all the way in winning the $250,000 Malibu Stakes by 21/4 lengths Friday over Into Mischief on opening day of Santa Anita's 72nd thoroughbred racing season.


American speedskater Shani Davis withdrew from the men's 500 meters on Monday to focus on two distances he has a better chance of winning.


Singer Elton John has confirmed that his son will undergo a paternity test in a bid to determine whether the singer or his partner David Furnish is his biological father.

Elton John's son to undergo paternity test


Italy's Serie A needs radical change and investment if their struggling clubs are to compete for European trophies, former AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini has told Reuters.


Cuban President Raul Castro arrived on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt, from the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, where he participated in the 15th Summit of the Non Aligned Movement that concluded there today.


The German RFID component maker TECTUS has added a new multi-frequency handheld scanner to its portfolio of RFID-enabled computers.

TECTUS adds multi-frequency handheld scanner


Microvision, a leading developer of ultra-miniature projection display products, announced today that it has received an $8.5 million purchase order for its new ultra-miniature PicoP® laser projection display engine from a consumer electronics customer.

Microvision receives $8.5 million purchase order for new PicoP laser projection display engine


Jimmy Carter is right, he is paving the exact way that the Europeans should follow, are not following now, but will definitely follow in the next 3/5 years.


Phoenix Xavier Prep graduate Cheyenne Woods, was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Women's US Amateur Public Links in Bandon, Ore.

Cheyenne Woods eliminated in quarterfinals of Women's US Amateur Public Links


Despite reporting an increase in quarterly profits, Natick medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. says it will cut 1,200 to 1,500 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring program between now and the end of 2013.


MySpace is cutting 100 UK jobs as part of its worldwide scaling down of operations, according to reports.


The US Department of Justice says a Carpinteria man pleaded guilty in federal court today to mailing child pornography.

Carpinteria man pleads guilty to mailing child pornography


New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the financial overhaul passed by Congress won't help the nation's largest city and could actually hurt businesses across the country.

Bloomberg says financial overhaul won't help


American Levi Leipheimer won the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and his third stage race title this year with a sixth-place finish in Sunday's sixth stage.

Leipheimer wins USA Pro Cycling Challenge


Young music director GV Prakash Kumar and his childhood sweetheart carnatic/playback singer Saindhavi tied the knot today at 10.23 am at Vallaimmai Hall, Mayor Ramanathan Chettiar Centre in Chennai.


Business travel transactions for UK travel management companies are on the up, but still not at 2008 levels.


Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain carried Lincoln County with 70 percent of the vote during Tuesday's historic presidential election.


Eucalyptus 2.0, which forms the basis of the Enterprise version, is said to offer improved scalability and a more convenient user interface than its predecessor.

Eucalyptus 2.0 is to offer improved scalability


SCRA, an emerging global leader in applied research and commercialization, today released two 2011 annual reports.


Sonic Youth, the hit musical group, is set to make an appearance on Season 3 of Gossip Girl.

Sonic Youth to make an appearance on Gossip Girl


``We have been informed that Moody's will downgrade the ratings of Spanish banks following the cut on Spain's sovereign in June'', said one of the sources.


China Unicom expanded its automatic roaming service from six countries and regions to 23 countries and regions, effective May 1, reports Information Times.

China Unicom expands automatic roaming service


UTEP running back Donald Buckram practiced on Tuesday, but wore a red non-contact jersey.


This video Why are some people concerned about hydrogen fuel cell technology? is from the series Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Highest image quality and construction.

Why are some people concerned about hydrogen fuel cell technology?:


Canadian operator Telus has launched the pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone in Canada.

Telus launches pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in Canada


``...the RBI will need to manage liquidity more proactively,'' Nomura said in a note released today.

RBI needs to manage liquidity more proactively:


Global superstar Beyoncé has reportedly banned press photographers from her Mrs Carter Show world tour in a bid to stop unflattering pictures of the singer emerging.

Beyoncé bans press photographers from world tour


The CBS network announced Tuesday veteran newsman Scott Pelley is the new anchor and managing editor of the ``CBS Evening News'', replacing Katie Couric on June 6.

Scott Pelley to anchor ``CBS Evening News''


The duo that is Black Star recently appeared on The Colbert Report to speak on a variety of issues concerning their group and music.


American Idol star Casey Abrams has said that he is feeling better after being hospitalized ahead of Thursday's results show.

'American Idol' Casey Abrams 'feeling better'


FORMER Test all-rounder Andrew Symonds has revealed his friendship with Michael Clarke is over in the wake of his tumultuous exit from Australian cricket.

Andrew Symonds reveals his friendship with Michael Clarke is over


tw telecom reported a higher profit the first quarter over the same period a year ago as its revenues climbed 6.9 percent.

Tw telecom reports higher profit, revenues


Members of the civil society and intellectuals in Jammu and Kashmir today blamed both the Centre and the state government for the present crisis in the Valley saying that the situation would have been different if the latter had acted on time.

Intellectuals blame Centre, state govt for crisis


Tina Fey is five months pregnant, she revealed Wednesday while taping an interview for ``The Oprah Winfrey Show,'' set to air next week.


Since Hamlet's present city council and city manager have been in office, little has been done to clean up Hamlet.


President Hu Jintao pledged on Tuesday clean governance and appropriate use of power to serve the people wholeheartedly.


Immigration Minister Jason Kenney plans to hold immigration levels steady next year, but the mix of immigrants will change.


Middle East crude oils fell on expectations of rising supplies and declining processing profits reducing demand.


Yesterday New Orleans Saints owner, Tom Benson, and head coach, Sean Payton met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss the bounty scandal that is currently engulfing the Saints organization.

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson and head coach Sean Payton met with Roger Goodell


``Mad Men's'' Christina Hendricks and actor Geoffrey Arend reportedly wed Sunday night in New York.


European Commission in Brussels considered that Russian threats to use force if EU or NATO took unilateral measures concerning Kosovo will not break or halt violence cycle in Kosovo.

Russia threats to use force if EU and NATO take unilateral measures in Kosovo


India Monday further eased its defence offsets norms, saying the value of technology transferred under a deal could be written off against the obligation to reinvest 30 percent of all contracts over Rs.3 billion.

India further eases defence offsets norms


Gov. Charlie Crist vetoed an abortion bill today that would have required women seeking abortions in the first trimester to get an ultrasound and view the image or have it described to them.


SBI Mutual Fund has launched a gold accumulation fund that would allow investors to invest in a specific quantity of the AMC's gold exchange traded fund unit.

SBI Mutual launches gold accumulation fund


Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich on Wednesday was elected speaker of parliament in the remote Arctic region of Chukotka, where he previously served as governor, the region's government said.


Popstar Lilly Allen mixed her two passions, music and cricket, when she enjoyed a cricket match with `Rolling Stones` legend Mick Jagger and drummer Charlie Watts.

Lilly Allen enjoys cricket with Rolling Stones


Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday it will cut 6,000 jobs as it trims manufacturing capacity for health care products worldwide after acquiring smaller rival Wyeth last year.


Facebook could start its IPO roadshow next week and appears to still be on track for a mid-May initial public stock offering, according to reports.

Facebook might start IPO roadshow next week


Former Slovenian Prime Minister and former president of the conservative New Slovenia Andrej Bajuk died at the age of 68 last night, the party confirmed on Tuesday.


Russia has successfully sent a Canadian communications satellite into space Thursday night, said the Khrunichev state space research and production center, Xinhua News Agency informed.

Russia sends Canadian satellite into space


Lowe's, the world's second largest home improvement retailer, announces its new brand positioning:


SEVENTIES football star Dave Mackay has won a legal battle over the portrayal of him in the Leeds United film The Damned United.

Soccer legend Dave Mackay wins legal battle over Leeds United film


James Bond actor Daniel Craig has a secret third tattoo tucked away beneath his swimming trunk area and visible only to those who know him 'intimately.


US jets bombed Shiite militants in the southern Iraqi port city of Basra on Saturday afternoon as the death toll there from five days of fighting touched 50, the British military said.


Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen talks about starter Mark Buehrle's performance, and missed opportunities in a 2-1 loss to the Red Sox


Salem-Keizer Special Education Advisory Council is meeting Monday evening in the Reprographics and Mail Services building.


Sacramento Kings rookie Thomas Robinson will be suspended for two games for throwing an elbow at Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko on Wednesday night, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

Kings rookie Thomas Robinson suspended for thrown elbow vs. Pistons


Power and automation technology group ABB will build a new transmission and distribution substation in northwestern Brazil for the state-owned utility Eletrobras Amazonas Energia.

ABB to build new substation in northwestern Brazil


Two suspects are wanted for armed robbery after an altercation in Eldersburg, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.


The Daily News is reporting Lance Armstrong has hired a criminal defence lawyer to represent him in the federal investigation for possible fraud and doping violations by the seven-time Tour de France winner and his cycling teammates.


Tour operator Vietravel will organize a mass underwater wedding for 10 couples this Valentine's Day in the city of Nha Trang in the central coast province of Khanh Hoa.

Vietravel to organize mass underwater wedding


The Huskies will be looking for its first two-game winning streak of the season tonight at Arizona.


Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, were entertained by children involved in a theatrical programme yesterday.

Prince Charles and Camilla were entertained by children


2013-02-22T16:51:32Z 2013-02-23T08:05:16Z Man falls down Wis. warehouse elevator shaft, dies La Crosse Tribune Superior police say a 65-year-old man has died after falling down an elevator shaft at a warehouse where he was working.


Bond, played by Daniel Craig, will swap his usual martinis for a Heineken in at least one scene of ``Skyfall'', the latest installment in the long-running movie franchise.


Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard will start against the St. Louis Blues in St. Louis tonight.


The Express-Times will offer voluntary buyouts to full-time employees with five or more years' service in an effort to cut costs amid a deepening recession.

Express-Times offers voluntary buyouts to employees


A serial bank robber, possibly involved in a Duluth bank robbery, was caught this past weekend.


SENIOR government minister Sam Kutesa and two of his deputies were thrown out of parliament this morning until a substantive permanent secretary to their ministry is appointed.


With the launch of the new iPhone 3GS iPhone, eSeats.com introduces the first truly mobile ticketing solution for the iPhone 3.0.

ESeats.com introduces mobile ticketing solution for the iPhone


Facebook on Monday welcomed a US court ruling against spammers who were ordered to pay $873m in damages for sending unwanted messages to users of the popular social network.


Police are investigating an alleged assault which took place at a sports ground in St Marys yesterday.


Microsoft will open its first retail store in the Chicago area at Oak Brook Center, a source close to the company says.

Microsoft to open store in Oak Brook Center: source


SEGA announced today that it has acquired Relic Entertainment after THQ auctioned off all of the company's assets in chapter 11 bankruptcy.


Harrison will be experimenting with a new automated garbage truck that Mayor Ron Belmont said will save the town money on labor.

Harrison to experiment with new garbage truck


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close of trade on Monday: down three cents, or 1.1 per cent, at $2.65 Aquila Resources shares lost more than one per cent after the company announced a $1.4 billion cost blowout for its contentious West Pilbara Iron Ore Project.


Vacant office space climbed both in downtown Dayton and in many suburbs last year, a new study has found.


Utah House Majority Leader Kevin Garn says he paid a woman $150,000 to keep silent about going ``hot-tubbing'' with her when she was minor a quarter century ago.

Utah gop Leader Garn says he paid off woman


A 41-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder, rape, false imprisonment and kidnap of brilliant A-level student Hannah Foster.

Man found guilty of murder, rape and kidnap of Hannah Foster


Why did the building collapse in the first place?


President Barack Obama said on Monday he had reached an agreement with Republicans on how to extend expiring tax cuts.

Obama reaches agreement with Republicans on taxes


Rocker BRET MICHAELS, despite a life-threatening illness, won ``The Celebrity Apprentice'' last night when DONALD TRUMP faced him and HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE and said, ``HOLLY, I have to tell you, we all love you.

BRET MICHAELS wins 'Celebrity Apprentice'


A person was taken to the hospital after a car struck a utility pole at Indiana 23 and Kern Road on Monday night, a St. Joseph County dispatcher confirmed.

Person taken to the hospital after car strikes utility pole in St. Joseph County


RICKY Ponting is facing the greatest challenge of his captaincy to save the Ashes from returning to England.


Azerbaijani tourist companies will be able to electronically apply for a licence from October, Azerbaijani Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfaz Garayev said at a conference dedicated to International Tourism Day in Baku today.

Azerbaijani tourist companies can electronically apply for licence from October


The 20th Street bridge over the Kalamazoo River will be closed to traffic starting Monday for rehabilitation, the Battle Creek Public Works Department announced.

20th Street bridge over Kalamazoo River to be closed starting Monday


Oil prices extended losses in Asia Wednesday after the International Energy Agency slashed its demand outlook for 2014 and 2015, while reporting a glut in global supplies despite conflicts in Iraq and Ukraine.


Bismarck, ND Former North Dakota Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp says she won't run for the US Senate.


Grammy-winning singer John Mayer may have just scored himself a TV show.


Rajeev, who shot for around 40 days with Tena Desae in Fiji islands for Table No 21 feels that shooting there was a challenge because, it is an island that has its own limitations.


``No, I would not buy any product from Apple. My iPhone was my first, and last, Apple product. I loved it, but their behavior regarding bogus patent litigation is disgusting.''

'I would not buy any product from Apple'


Stern weighed in on the Chick-Fil-A gay marriage controversy during his latest satellite radio broadcast, calling the company ``scumbags'' for President Dan Cathy's recent statements that he was proud to be anti gay marriage.

Howard Stern weighs in on Chick-Fil-a controversy: 'scumbags!'


Iran blamed the West and Israel yesterday for twin suicide bombings that killed at least 27 people, despite condemnation of the attack by the European Union, United Nations and United States.

Iran blames West, Israel for suicide bombings


The firm has started work on a 1,500 sq m research station and 750 sq m greenhouse for the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences.

Willmott Dixon starts work on research station


Nike and German rival Adidas are locked in their own Olympic battle to boost athletes' performance and squeeze maximum value out of next month's Games in London.

Nike, Adidas locked in own Olympic battle


KUNAL KAPOOR is a multi-faceted star who dabbles from everything from theatre to go-karting and believes that there is a lot more to life than just being rich and famous.

There is more to life than just being famous


Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he looks forward to working with the new US president, regardless of whether Democrat Barack Obama or Republican John McCain wins Tuesday's historic vote.

Brown looking forward to working with new US president


Brandon Roy is reportedly drawing interest from the Golden State Warriors.

Brandon Roy drawing interest from Warriors


A 43-year-old father charged with taking his 2-year-old daughter from his estranged wife and fleeing to North Carolina has said he will fight extradition to Massachusetts.


Simpson is now the face of Stampede Light Plus, a beer made by Stampede Brewing Co., in Dallas, Texas, reports People magazine.


European shared closed lower on Friday, and notched up a fourth straight week of losses on worries about corporate earnings and the pace of economic recovery, with drugmakers and banks suffering most.


A Mountain Home couple pleaded no contest Thursday in Baxter County District Court in connection with a party at their home where alcohol was furnished to minors.


October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Mississippi State Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Program reminds women that early detection of breast cancer via regularly scheduled exams offers the best chance for survival.

October is breast Cancer Awareness Month


The US market for small wind turbines--those with capacities of 100 kilowatts and less--grew 78% in 2008, according to the American Wind Energy Association.

US market for small wind turbines grew 78% in 2008


SIXTH formers at Tewkesbury School are clogging up roads by driving to school, say residents.

Sixth formers at Tewkesbury school 'clogging up roads'


Texas baseball coach Augie Garrido has pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge but won't be sentenced for another three months while he waits to complete an alcohol counseling program.

Garrido pleads guilty to drunken driving charge


But bad times actually are the best time to promote a business, says Grace Ueng, founder and CEO of Cary-based Savvy Marketing Group.

Bad times are the best time to promote a business


REFUGEES who arrive on the Australian mainland can now be sent to offshore detention centre, with the Senate voting down three Greens amendments to new asylum-seeker laws on Thursday.

Asylum seekers arriving on our mainland to be sent offshore


Investors pulled $4.1bn out of bond funds in the third week of December, the most in a year and a half, and put more than $5.5bn into equity funds, nurturing hopes that appetite for risk is returning despite any fears of a looming US fiscal cliff.


Two people have been airlifted after a bad car crash early this Tuesday morning in Sikeston.

Two airlifted after bad crash in Sikeston


Bombardier Aerospace says it will lay off 715 workers in its Montreal-area facilities as it reduces production of its CRJ regional jets.

Bombardier Aerospace to lay off 715 workers


The Samsung Galaxy SII will launch in April as originally planned and won't be delayed as rumours were suggesting.


Optus poised to cut hundreds of jobs Updated: 12:54, Tuesday March 20, 2012 Optus is poised to cut jobs, but can't say how many will go as part of a major review of its business.


Actor MICHAEL LE VELL pleaded not guilty to a series of child sex charges during a court appearance on Friday.

Michael LE Vell pleads not guilty to child sex charges


New York, April 15 Delta and Northwest airlines announced a merger late Monday after months of talks, agreeing to a stock swap that would create the world's largest passenger carrier.

Delta, Northwest airlines announce merger


Introduction of the official system in the Republic of Kazakhstan will allow providing the population of the country with the most effective medical products.

Introduction of official system to provide population with effective medical products


The Indian tax authority has sent two senior tax officials to Mauritius and Singapore to ensure that tax treaty arrangements are being maintained.

India sends officials to Mauritius and Singapore


Some 9,757 foreigners are serving sentences in Malaysian prisons up to the first six months of this year.

Some 9,757 foreigners serving sentences in Malaysian prisons


Leicester-based retailer Dunelm has once again outperformed the homewares market as it recorded double-digit growth in revenue and profit during its first half.


A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the Southern parts of the province.


Anaheim police say a man who was found dead in a burning car committed suicide.

Man found dead in burning car committed suicide


MIPS Technologies Inc. said it has formed a strategic alliance with Imagination Technologies Ltd. to ensure the optimum system solution and support for customers combining IP from both companies.

MIPS Technologies forms strategic alliance with Imagination Technologies


The UNDP will confirm to Kadavu Holdings Limited tomorrow whether they are moving into Kadavu House on the Suva shoreline.


Australian dollar opens lower Updated: 08:59, Thursday March 28, 2013 The Australian dollar has opened lower, dipping below 104.5 US cents during the overnight session as worries about Europe prompted investors to turn to the US dollar.


Two Livonia residents were arrested in the theft of playground equipment from a day care center.

Two arrested in theft of playground equipment


A car engulfed in fire was trapped beneath a tractor trailer in South Bay last night after a bad collision on US-27.


An alliance of 36 social and environmental groups is suggesting a new approach to the way Halifax does development.


Ontario PC MPP Steve Clark made a campaign stop yesterday with Ontario PC candidate Jim McDonell.

Snapshot - MPP Steve Clark campaigns with Jim McDonell


A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in West Philadelphia.


CHINA is slowing down its bullet trains following complaints the showcase system is dangerously fast and too expensive.


One of America's best known TV-personalities Dick Clark has died from a heart attack at the age of 82.


The 112th Congress convened with prayers and pomp Wednesday, as Republicans vowed to use their new House majority to battle President Barack Obama on health care, spending, taxes and other issues.


Pratt advised the club he intends to stand aside immediately, until his case with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is resolved.


The Dresden Dolls have announced a pair of special Boston shows at the Wilbur Theatre in November.


American musician Gregg Allman's representatives say he has postponed a book tour by a week so he can undergo a medical procedure.


Norwegian company Lyse plans to build a fibre infrastructure in Hjelmeland, a municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.

Lyse to build fibre infrastructure in Hjelmeland


A Windsor man was robbed Tuesday at his home on Spivey Town Road by a masked gunman.


The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a marriage equality case Tuesday that has the potential to legalize same-sex marriage across the country.

Supreme Court hears marriage equality case


Brian May feels Freddie Mercury is ``still with'' him and bassist John Deacon when they tour under the band's name.

Brian May feels Freddie Mercury is 'still with' him


Newly appointed Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has denied that he has had any influence on Cristiano Ronaldo and his future with Manchester United.

Scolari denies having had an influence on Cristiano Ronaldo


Liverpool striker Luis Suarez will be offered anger management counseling after biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, the Professional Footballers' Association revealed on Monday.


A North Carolina prosecutor says he will seek the death penalty for a 28-year-old man accused in the shooting death of a security guard outside an Old Navy store.

Prosecutor to seek death penalty in shooting death


The greatest receiver in football history, Rice is helping the NFL and Xbox 360 fight childhood obesity through a program that hopes to encourage 1 million youngsters to become more active.

Hall of famer Jerry Rice helps NFL fight obesity


PTI / New Delhi July 2, 2009, 15:02 IST The capital market is showing signs of revival, which is visible in the increasing interest and confidence of both the domestic and foreign institutional investors, the Economic Survey for the year 2008-09 said.

Capital market showing signs of revival:


Stocks continued an early December rally after a surprisingly upbeat report from the housing market and as a stream of stronger-than-expected retail sales reports signaled a bright start to the holiday season, and revived hopes of a stronger US economy.


The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Mark Kotsay from the Atlanta Braves after losing All- Star JD Drew to the disabled list with back pain.

Red Sox acquire outfielder Kotsay from Braves after losing Drew


Obama said he'll accept public financing for his campaign â€'' which would limit the amount of spending â€'' only if McCain agrees to curb spending by the Republican National Committee.


Meritor, a supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has appointed Christy Daehnert as the new director of investor relations, effective 15 July 2011.

Meritor appoints new director of investor relations


Macho Man Randy Savage died earlier this morning in a car accident near his home in Florida, according to TMZ.

Macho Man Randy Savage dies in car accident


Sen. Rubio makes a VP gaffe, President Obama grabs an Alabama helmet and Sen. Reid ``doesn't care.''

Rubio makes a VP gaffe while Obama grabs an Alabama helmet.


Los Angeles: `Queen of Pop` Madonna has finally admitted that age has caught up with her as she needs ice baths and special therapy to soothe her body after every concert.


Singer Christina Aguilera was detained in West Hollywood early Tuesday for public intoxication, and her boyfriend was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Christina Aguilera detained for public intoxication


Congo rebels have taken control of the eastern city of Goma after days of clashes with UN-backed Congolese soldiers, a spokesman for the M23 rebel group said.


Taipei, March 14 Taiwan share prices closed down 0.56 percent overall Monday after touching a new low for this year in midday trading due to heavy selling pressure following the Japanese earthquake, dealers said.


TransAlta Corporation is expanding in Quebec with a 66-megawatt wind power project on the Gaspe Peninsula expected to cost about 205 million dollars.

Transalta Corporation to expand in Quebec


Crawford County and state authorities have ruled the death of a man found late Wednesday in Clayton Township a suicide.


Britain can still avoid a renewed recession despite the deepening turmoil in the euro zone, a leading business lobby said yesterday, though the weak recovery will drive up unemployment over the coming year.

UK can still avoid recession despite turmoil


Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, are back in their third adventure on Nintendo DS. Previously known as Professor Layton and the Last Time Travel, the game will now be known as Professor Layton and the Unwound Future.


When the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, head of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism was escaping to India from China on horseback, he learnt one vital lesson -- that the Chinese policemen guarding the border were also human beings.


Hansen adds backup offer to Kings sale Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill won't face a felony charge in his January arrest for investigation of domestic violence.

Leroy Hill won't face felony charge in arrest


Alicia Molik has bowed out of the Sydney International at the first hurdle, going down 7-6 7-6 to Lucie Safarova.


Arnala beach, a favourite picnic spot of Mumbaikars, lacks basic safety measures such as lifeguards and watch towers.

Arnala beach lacks basic safety measures


Schalke came from behind to win 4-1 at Kaiserslautern in the Bundesliga on Sunday and stay in the chase for a place in next season's Champions League.

Schalke wins 4-1 at Kaiserslautern in Bundesliga


South Africa has lauded Nelson Mandela on his 90th birthday but worried about the future once the iconic figure is gone.

South Africa lauds Mandela on 90th birthday


EMC has bought NetWitness, whose network security analysis and visualization software is expected to give EMC an edge over other enterprise vendors, such HP, Cisco, and IBM.

EMC buys network security company NetWitness


Associated Press Writer= COLUMBIA, SC â€'' South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he's been having an affair with a woman from Argentina and will resign as head of the Republican Governors' Association.

SC Gov. Mark Sanford says he's had an affair


Despite wrangling with what officials deemed its ``worst financial crisis in history,'' the University of California announced Wednesday that it has allocated $140 million to use for faculty pay raises.


Almost eight miles of highway between New London and Saverton will be resurfaced beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Highways between New London and Saverton to be resurfaced


The RIA-Novosti news agency cited Sergei Prikhodko, a top Kremlin advisor as saying Wednesday that Kyrgyz and Russian officials have agreed in principle on putting a base in Kyrgyzstan's South.

Kyrgyz, Russian officials agreed on putting base in Kyrgyzstan


General manager Brendan Taman should feel considerable heat arising from Thursday's disclosure that Willis, one of the CFL's premier pass rushers, has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.


The Government of Japan decided to provide emergency grant aid of 5 million dollars for the people affected by the armed clashes between the Government and antigovernment forces in Libya.

Japan to grant aid of us$5 million for the people affected by the armed clashes in Libya


PARIS ― An Air France jet going from Rio de Janeiro to Paris may have turned around before it crashed last year, killing all 228 people aboard, officials said Monday.

Air France jet may have turned before crash


The Dow and S&P posted moderate gains, while the Nasdaq fell slightly, in part due to a 1.69% loss in Apple .


France's Olympic champion Alain Bernard set a new 100m freestyle record on Thursday with a time of 46.94, becoming the first man to smash the symbolic 47-second barrier.


A local court on Tuesday ruled that Zakia Jafri, whose husband and former Congress MP Ehsan Zafri was killed in Gujarat riots, has lost the right to file protest petition against the SIT report, giving a clean chit to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, due to lapse of time.

Zakia Jafri loses right to file protest petition against SIT report


Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will hold a conference call with members of the media, David Blumenthal, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, and Mary Wakefield, Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to discuss the release of new resources to support health information technology at community health centers on Tuesday, September 29 at 11:10 AM EDT.

Sebelius to discuss new resources for health information technology at community health centers


Gautham Menon's next venture, Neethaane En Ponvasantham, is all set to wrap up it's shooting schedule today.

Neethaane En Ponvasantham to wrap up shooting today


President Arroyo continues to receive words of encouragement from her allies in the House of Representatives to run either for vice-president or congresswoman.


VT Inc., which owns multiple dealerships in the Dallas area, plans to open a new Chrysler store Saturday in Richardson.

VT to open new Chrysler store Saturday in Richardson


Anti-corruption advisers challenge FIFA to change FIFA's anti-corruption advisers urged president Sepp Blatter's executive committee on Friday to ``demonstrate leadership'' and resist attempts to dilute reforms of soccer's world governing body.


A new federal complaint seeking civil penalties has been filed against former state Sen. Gene Stipe, of McAlester.

New federal complaint filed against Stipe


Two important US senators have urged a graceful exit for President Pervez Musharraf from power.

US senators urge graceful exit for Musharraf


Zimbabwean shot stopper and Bidvest Wits returnee, Energy Murambadoro says he has fully recovered from a groin injury he suffered in a league match four weeks ago against Orlando Pirates.


British boxer Amir Khan has said that he is ready to take on unbeaten ring great Floyd Mayweather next summer.

Amir Khan ready to take on Floyd Mayweather


The Denver Broncos have agreed to trade disgruntled quarterback Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears.

Broncos agree to trade Jay Cutler to Chicago Bears


THE Arctic Monkeys are to release a live DVD, Arctic Monkeys At The Apollo, on November 3.


More than 80 percent of nuclear reactors in Japan will be idled after Kansai Electric Power Co. in the western region suspends operation of one of reactors at its power plant in Fukui Prefecture for a regular inspection late Friday evening, Kyodo News Agency reported.

More than 80 percent of nuclear reactors in Japan to be idled


The Empire State ``Winter Games'' are underway in Lake Placid .


Simon Cowell has lost a $20,000 bet to his X-Factor colleague LA Reid after betting that Carly Rose Sonenclar would win the show's finale.


The Swiss government buyer of CO2 credits is to buy more offsets to meet national climate goals.

Swiss to buy more offsets to meet national goals


Export Development Canada today announced it has provided $35 million in financing towards a revolving credit facility for Calfrac Well Services Ltd. of Calgary.

EDC provides $35 million in financing to Calfrac Well services Ltd.


A STUDY conducted by the Ifakara Health Institute has shown that health insurance cover in the country benefits the rich at the expense of the poor.

Study shows health insurance benefits rich


Novartis said early Friday morning that it would cut 1,960 jobs in the United States within the next few months to deal with the impending loss of revenue from a key drug and the loss of potential revenue from a drug the company hoped would help its cause.


Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma celebrated his birthday along with teammates after the win against Kings XI Punjab.

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma celebrates birthday with teammates


Down by two with seconds left, Kevin Durant turns to shoot and gets contact from LeBron James, but no foul is called...

Durant turns to shoot & gets contact from LeBron James, but no foul is called


Several dozen Glen Cove city workers packed Tuesday night's council meeting to protest their continued lack of a new union contract.

Glen Cove workers protest lack of contract


Cobra Starship frontman Gabe Saporta married his ladylove, designer Erin Fetherston, this past weekend at a romantic ceremony in Barbados, E!

Cobra Starship's Gabe Saporta marries designer Erin Fetherston


Actor Charlie Sheen hopes Ashton Kutcher, who replaced him in 'Two and a Half Men', will make him 'proud'.


The Rays and the Red Sox hit the ball hard during a Paola Cal Ripken League machine pitch game, combining for 34 runs on 41 base hits.

Rays, Red Sox combine for 34 runs on 41 hits


Shares fell 2.2 per cent Friday on the Seoul stock exchange on heavy foreign and institutional selling following losses in the US market.


With stocks, bonds, gold and real estate investments performing poorly, Pacific Tycoon's cargo container investments offer investors an investment alternative.

Pacific Tycoon cargo containers offer investment alternative


Aston Villa winger Ashley Young believes that incoming manager Gerard Houllier is the man to guide the club to success.


A new Meta-Analysis of eight human clinical trials examining the effect of cinnamon consumption in people with Type 2 diabetes and/or prediabetes concluded cinnamon extract and/or cinnamon lowers blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.

Meta-analysis concludes cinnamon and cinnamon extract lowers blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes


The ED on Wednesday summoned Koda for questioning.


London-listed platinum producer Lonmin, which has its primary operations in SA, said today that it was investigating options to improve its power supply, including self-generation.

Lonmin investigating options to improve power supply


A St. George woman was arrested Tuesday on multiple charges of theft and forgery following an investigation into a series of check fraud cases.


Molly Sims has announced she is pregnant with her first child, just three months after tying the knot with husband Scott Stuber.

Molly Sims announces she is pregnant with her first child


A Pelzer man was killed as he tried to back out of a driveway of a Piedmont home, authorities said.

Pelzer man killed while backing out of driveway


Teachers need to equip themselves with the relevant technological skills and keep abreast with the development of information technology (ICT to help in the transformation of the nation's education system towards 2020.


Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal administered oath of office and secrecy to the four cabinet and six state ministers at the President's office Shital Niwas on Wednesday.

Prime minister Khanal administered oath to the ministers


``Manmohan Singh is pride of Punjab and India,'' Rahul, who is on his third visit to the state during the current Lok Sabha elections, said.

Manmohan Singh is pride of Punjab and India:


Now Aishwarya Rai is taking karate classes for her role in the Tamil sci-fi thriller Endhiran , starring Rajnikant as male lead.


InfoSpace, a provider of metasearch products, has extended its partnership with Google to distribute search results and advertising content through the InfoSpace network of Web search properties and partner websites.

InfoSpace extends partnership with Google


For a player that had yet to score his first goal of the season heading into Tuesday, Filppula came up big for the Red Wings as he scored two of the team's four goals against the Stars.

Valtteri Filppula comes up big for Detroit Red Wings against dallas Stars


Sanjeev was adjudged the best athlete in the athletics meet organized by the State Bank of India at the sports complex in Sector 46.

Sanjeev adjudged best athlete in athletics meet


Lady Antebellum star Dave Haywood is a married man after exchanging vows with his fiancee on Saturday.


South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, who has faced criticism that his love life is undermining safe sex campaigns, revealed test results on Sunday showing he was HIV negative.


Yahoo has killed Livestand, a tablet magazine, just six months after its debut on the iPad.


``Octomom'' Nadya Suleman has been fired from celebrity boxing, and not because someone figured out she's not really a celebrity.


Comviva, the global leader in providing mobile solutions beyond VAS, today announced that its cloud based messaging and data solution will soon go live globally.

Comviva's cloud based messaging and data solution to go live globally


A surprising twist here this morning when Tuukka Rask, his confidence in need of some bolstering in the eyes of Boston coach Claude Julien, was the first goalie to leave this morning's optional workout at the ACC, normally an indication that he would start in net tonight here against the Leafs.


Two publicly listed media companies, focusing on TV broadcasting, reported mixed financial performance results on Tuesday, indicating heightened competition in an already saturated market.


When did sodas get so big in the first place?


Fans, friends and relatives of Lorenzen Wright have attended a candlelight vigil to remember the slain former NBA player, a year after his body was found in a field in southeast Memphis.

Fans to attend vigil for slain NBA player


A cold front is expected to bring low temperatures to the Central Florida area early Wednesday morning, according to a report by FLORIDA TODAY news partner WKMG Local 6 News.

Cold front expected to bring low temperatures


Police plan to post warning signs at all motorway rest stops near Budapest, warning drivers of ``friendly'' thieves, Pest County police announced on Thursday.

Police to post signs in motorway rest stops, warning of ``friendly'' thieves


A van that was on its way to Chennai went up in flames and was completely destroyed near Mahindra IT City near Chengalpattu on GST Road on Sunday.


The number of BC public servants earning more than $100,000 a year jumped 22 per cent in just two years, according to an exclusive database of government pay compiled by The Vancouver Sun.

Number of public servants earning more than $100,000 jumps 22 per cent in two years


The Montford Point Marines from the Detroit area were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal Saturday at the Detroit Police Training Facility.

Montford Point Marines honored with Congressional Gold Medal


European Union regulations are having a ``catastrophic effect'' on the British road haulage industry, says the Road Haulage Association.

EU regulations have ``catastrophic'' effect on UK road haulage industry, says Association


Christina Aguilera has ditched her usual heavy eye makeup and red lipstick in favour of a more natural look for her upcoming film debut, according to the Daily Mail.


-Rachel Alexandra returned to the track for the first time since becoming the first filly in 85 years to win the Preakness.


Texas Governor Rick Perry is betting on the Texas Rangers to win the World Series.

Perry bets Texas Rangers will win World series


Pakistani born American citizen Mansoor Ijaz has said that Hussain Haqqani is telling lies regarding memo issue as all proofs are in front of media and masses.


Camera maker Olympus today launched a new interchangeable lens digital camera, the Olympus PEN E-P2, and its accessories.


Chinese, Ukrainian and Serbian citizens received the most work permits issued to foreigners in Hungary in the first quarter, the National Employment Service said on Thursday.

Chinese, Ukrainians, serbs receive most work permits in Hungary


It was announced today that openly gay actor David Hyde Pierce will receive a special, early Tony Award for his substantial contribution to the Alzheimer's Association.

David Hyde Pierce to receive special Tony Award


Credit card merchants are profiteering from the surcharges on their products, it has been suggested.

Credit card merchants 'are profiteering from surcharges'


Republican US Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is endorsing Mitt Romney for president.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers endorses Romney


The State Department is ordering nonessential US diplomats to leave Yemen as security conditions deteriorate with the country's embattled leader refusing to step down.

State Department orders nonessential diplomats to leave Yemen


``It is with deep regret to inform everyone that due to my injuries, I am unable to return to 'The Good Wife' at this time,`` Chenoweth said in a statement. ''Getting better slowly and thank you everyone for your concern.''

Kristin Chenoweth will be unable to return to 'the Good Wife'


Madonna has announced her 2012 World Tour, which will take in the Middle East, Europe, North and South America and Australia.


A junior health minister has apologised ``unreservedly'' to one of his aides for his behaviour towards her during their time working together.

Health minister apologises to aide over behaviour


On April 2 American singer-songwriter Demi Lovato performed her single ``Heart Attack'' live on the ABC reality competition show, ``Dancing with the Stars''.

Demi Lovato performs 'Heart Attack' live on 'Dancing with the Stars'


Rapper Lil Wayne has gotten the word ``BAKED'' tattooed onto his forehead in homage to Baker Skateboards.

Lil Wayne gets ``BAKED'' tattooed onto his forehead


Celeb mom Demi Moore is known for her incredibly youthful looks, and as you can see from these new photos, Demi definitely proves that age is only a number.


A Jersey City councilman was arrested at a nightclub after allegedly urinating on the crowd below him.

Jersey City councilman arrested for allegedly urinating on crowd


The House approved a pair of budget bills Tuesday, including $35.9 million for agriculture and natural resources programs and $41.8 million for economic development programs.


Former Scottish Liberal leader Lord Russell-Johnston has died in Paris at the age of 75.


Technology services provider Innodata Isogen Inc. said Friday it shortened its name to Innodata Inc.

Innodata Isogen shortens name to Innodata


With his closest rivals sitting on the sidelines, Rory McIlroy can wrap up the European Tour money title with a strong showing at this week's Singapore Open.

Rory McIlroy can wrap up European Tour money title with strong showing at Singapore Open


Egyptian authorities on Friday basically 'shut down' the Internet inside the African country and suspended all mobile services, companies said, as anti-government protests continued.

Egyptian authorities 'shut down' the Internet, suspend mobile services


The national law firm of McKool Smith is announcing a $19 million patent infringement verdict handed down in favor of technology provider Opti Inc. of Palo Alto, Calif., against computer software giant Apple Inc. .

McKool Smith announces $19 million patent infringement verdict for Opti Inc. against computer software giant Apple Inc.


The Mega Millions mystery dragged on Thursday with no one yet coming forward for a share of a world-record $656 million jackpot, even after a Baltimore woman claimed she had a winning ticket.


Fair Trade certified chocolate, from Callebaut®, ensures the sustainable cocoa sector while offering confectioners, bakers and pastry chefs chocolate ingredients to meet consumer demand.


Scituate residents will vote on the future of a wind turbine that's been operating for just 13 months.

Scituate residents to vote on wind turbine


Chivas USA signed veteran defender Jimmy Conrad on Thursday, one week after acquiring his rights in Major League Soccer's re- entry draft.


Stocks headed for a lower open today after Apple and Amazon.com issued lower-than-expected forecasts, stirring concern about the health of the consumer.


Sheer physical strength alone cannot win wrestling medals as marriage of technique and agility has become key in the sport under new rules.

Strength alone cannot win wrestling medals:


Allegiant Air will add another flight to its Quad-City service to Phoenix-Mesa schedule beginning June 7.


Thistle Theatre, a puppet theatre for families, will donate 25 percent of ticket sales for Momotaro the Peach Boy to the Japanese disaster relief effort through Mercy Corp and their partner Peace Winds-Japan.

Puppet theatre to donate 25 percent of ticket sales to Japanese disaster relief efforts


Stock dividends are rising rapidly, opening additional gateways for investors to make money, Investor's Business Daily reported.


New car sales in Peru rose 96 percent from January to September, with a total of 69,917 units sold compared to 35,741 units in the same period of 2007, the Peruvian Association of Automobile Representatives reported today.

New car sales in Peru rose 96 percent from January-September


The Pacers said Price had surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured patella.


German construction firm Bilfinger Berger has won new orders from the energy industries in the Netherlands and Australia with a total volume of €200 million.

Bilfinger Berger wins orders with a total volume of €200 million


A UW-Madison student from Minnesota has died from a rare case of bacterial meningitis.

UW-Madison student dies from bacterial meningitis


A Hanlontown man was found not guilty of second-degree sexual abuse by a Cerro Gordo County jury Thursday.

Hanlontown man found not guilty of sexual abuse


Practice makes perfect so... be careful what you practice.


Finnish phone giant Nokia announced Thursday it will cut 10,000 jobs worldwide and close three plants to lower operating expenses in the face of expected losses in the second quarter.

Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs, close three plants


Poonch A policeman was killed during an encounter between security forces and militants in Sangiot area of Poonch district, police said here on Saturday.


Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday said he had never said that he that felt unsafe in India for being a Muslim and the controversy around his recent magazine article had been sparked by ``bigots and narrow minded people''.


Housing Minister John Healey has announced new practical help and protection for tenants in privately rented homes.

Help and protection for tenants in privately rented homes


Governor Chris Christie probably will not run for President this year, though many elite Republicans want him to.


Severe storms tore through the region Tuesday night with strong winds, rain, hail, thunder and lightning.


Robert Giroux, a distinguished giant of 20th century publishing who guided and supported dozens of great writers from TS Eliot and Jack Kerouac to Bernard Malamud and Susan Sontag, died in his sleep early Friday morning, reports the Huffington Post.


Trolex, a specialist supplier and manufacturer of gas detection, machine condition monitoring, environmental control and gas recovery monitoring systems to the utilities industry, has launched a new intelligent gas sensor to be used in the mining and tunnelling industries.


``I've said from Day 1 that I want to stay at RCR and we're actively pursuing that,'' Bowyer said at Infineon Raceway.


Photo by WENN Jessie J is trying to crack America and she's doing a good job, having already performed on 'Saturday Night Live', she took her new single 'LOVE' to 'The Today Show' yesterday.


Benfica edged out Porto to reach the final of the Taca da Liga with a 3-2 win on Tuesday.


JAZZ meets Beethoven when Ben Simnet plays Malcolm Arnold's second clarinet concerto at High Peak Orchestra's forthcoming concert.


The dollar rose against the yen on Monday as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke edged closer to winning support for a second term, which helped ease anxiety among investors.


Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has cancelled his visit to India because of his father's health condition.


South Korean K-pop group Wonder Girls and legendary US singer Stevie Wonder performed together at the UN Headquarters in New York during the ``2012 UN Day Concert: A Message for Peace'' on Oct. 24.


NORTH Melbourne vice-captain Jack Ziebell will miss the start of the NAB Cup after undergoing slight knee surgery earlier this month.


Microsoft is launching a new service that lets students crowdsource funding for their next computer for school.

Microsoft lets students crowdsource their next computer


Tourism chiefs in Abu Dhabi are targeting China in a bid to attract visitors to the emirate seeking cultural holidays.


Jennifer Aniston still has a lot to learn when it comes to love.


IT consultancy firm Sogeti, is to create 65 new jobs over the next three years through the expansion of its Dublin and Galway offices.

IT consultancy firm Sogeti to create new Jobs


BONDS gained some ground in early trade today as the rand stabilised, but the market remains tentative and focused on how global events play out.


A small memorial has been started on a rise just above the West Wendover Jr/Sr High School on Monday, March 7, 2011.


Ukraine and Cyprus have agreed on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of income tax evasion.

Ukraine, Cyprus agree on avoidance of double taxation


CBS 8 News is covering Crenshaw County where the sheriff's department is investigating what they say appears to be a homicide.

Crenshaw County sheriff's department investigating homicide


Libya's new rulers believe Moammar Gadhafi may be hiding in the southern desert under the protection of ethnic Tuareg fighters, while two of his sons are holed up in cities besieged by revolutionary forces elsewhere in the North African nation, officials said Wednesday.


Qatar Exchange yesterday opened the week on a stronger note with its key benchmark gaining a modest 1.02% to inch near the 8,400 mark.

Qatar Exchange opens week on a stronger note


A Mount Pleasant woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Md.


Earlier today in federal court, a former postal carrier was sentenced for stealing cash and gift cards from the mail she delivered.

Postal carrier sentenced for stealing cash and gift cards from mail


We at Wrestling-Radio.com are proud to announce that former WWE & TNA star Booker T and his wife Sharmell are expecting twins.


Kestrelmeters.com, retailers of Kestrel long range shooting wind meters, recently announced low prices and free shipping on the best weather gifts for the holiday season.

Kestrelmeters.com announces low prices and free shipping on weather gifts


Former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz has decided to retire from coaching.


Tampa Bay Rays were beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 0-2 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario on Thursday, August 30 in the opening game of their four match series of the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season.

Tampa Bay Rays beaten by Toronto Blue Jays 0-2 --


The American Red Cross will host several blood drives throughout Monroe County in August.


The CP Group, headquartered in San Diego, Ca., has introduced a new logo to represent the five companies that form the CP Group.


Over 37 students of under Matriculation classes were killed whereas 73 others injured when a Faisalabad-bound school bus fell into a deep ravine on National Highway near Kalar Kahar, Chakwal on Monday evening.

37 students killed as bus falls into ravine


Japan has confirmed an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in the western prefecture of Okayama, the third to be confirmed in the country since the beginning of the year, the Agriculture Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

Japan confirms another outbreak of H5N1 bird flu


President Traian Basescu will pay on May 18 and 19 an official visit to France, at the invitation of his counterpart Nicholas Sarkozy, the presidential administration said on Friday.

President Basescu pays official visit to France


An autopsy report just released says cocaine contributed to the death of TV pitchman Billy Mays.

Cocaine contributed to the death of pitchman Billy Mays


Polar bears are capable of swimming vast distances, a potential survival skill needed in an Arctic environment where summer sea ice is vanishing, a study led by the US Geological Survey showed on Tuesday.


Cuttack, March 21 Deccan Chargers beat Delhi Daredevils by 10 runs in the Indian Premier League here Sunday.


As she prepares to launch her cosmetic range K for black skin, soul diva Beverley Knight tells us why she thinks the beauty industry is still leaving black women behind...

Beverley Knight on why the beauty industry is leaving black women behind


South African skipper Graeme Smith won the toss and elected to bat in a crucial group B match against Bangladesh here Saturday.


AUSTRALIANS have coped well with higher interest rates, but higher costs will force some people to default on loans, according to the Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Review published today.

Australians 'coping well' with higher interest rates


A disciplinary panel for lawyers has disbarred a Greensboro attorney who pleaded guilty in December 2010 to misdemeanor charges related to a check-kiting scheme that defrauded millions from two banks.

Disciplinary panel disbars Greensboro attorney


Iran hanged a murderer in public on Tuesday in Tehran, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.


A man found dead in a tractor in Dornoch has been named as a local crofter, John Sutherland.


A woman was grazed in the head by a bullet in the parking lot of a gas station.


For sometime now, I have been asking the question, how much more damage can Bush do before he heads back to clear brush at his ranch in Crawford.


German-based BMW has announced details about the ConnectedDrive concepts planned for the automaker's 2015 fleet.

BMW announces details about the ConnectedDrive concepts


Marine experts believe there is evidence that the 26 dolphins which died near Falmouth on Monday were scared ashore.


US Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann has signed with Strikeforce.


My best friend and fishing buddy asks me all the time why I love swimbaits.


Tom Arnold wed his girlfriend Ashley Groussman Saturday in Maui.


There are fears this afternoon that the River Sheppey in Somerset could burst its banks near to the village of Godney.

Fears the River Sheppey could burst its banks


Davao Region continued to perform well in the economic activities during the first nine months of the year despite the global financial crisis, the National Economic and Development Authority said.

Davao region performs well despite global crisis --


A Calhoun man was charged with felony financial transaction card fraud after he allegedly used a relative's credit card without permission to make cash withdrawals from two ATMs in Rome, according to a Floyd County Jail report.


Carolina Panthers backup quarterback Matt Moore wore a large boot Thursday to protect his broken leg.


Southwest Airlines, which has built a loyal following with its tongue-in-cheek ads and refusal to charge for checked bags, said Monday it planned to buy AirTran for $1.4 billion.

Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.4 billion


Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Mian Altaf Ahmad on has said that Rs 110 crore have been spent on completion of 32 road projects under PMGSY in this frontier district.

Rs 110 crore spent on completion of 32 road projects:


Two more Canadian soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan, in what has been the deadliest month since the mission began.

Two more Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan


73 firms in the UAE have so far been fined AED10,000 for violating the summer work hours rule.

73 firms fined for violating summer work hours


Kareena Kapoor started the size zero fad in Bollywood when she lost oodles of weight for a bikini stint in her 2008 film Tashan.


Contrary to his golden boy image, boxing champ Oscar De La Hoya took his drinking, infidelity and drug abuse to such heights that he contemplated suicide.


By Evan Grant/reporter The Rangers reached agreement with catcher Geovany Soto on a one-year contract late Sunday, a source said.

Rangers reach agreement with Geovany Soto


Research In Motion is recalling about 1,000 of its PlayBook tablet devices that were shipped with a faulty operating system.

Research in Motion recalls 1,000 PlayBook devices


Internationally acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur says he has invited Hollywood director Tim Burton, who specialises in dark and quirky themes, to scout for locations in India for a film.

Shekhar Kapur invites Tim Burton to India


Brad Pitt was joined by former US President Bill Clinton while in New Orleans Sunday.

Brad Pitt joined by Bill Clinton in new Orleans


The Bureau of Internal Revenue here admitted it was itching to collect taxes from Indian nationals involved in money lending activities but admitted it was not easy to do so.

BIR mulls collecting taxes from Indian nationals


Oman has declared a public holiday on Saturday to mark Al Isra wal Miraj.

Oman declares public holiday on Saturday


Samsung has unveiled a series of new Irish Rugby mobile apps that include Leinster, Munster and Connacht on its bada platform that are available via the new Samsung Apps Store.


Garage door leads case study video at http://garagedoorleads.org - ``How To Get The Most Garage Door Leads From the Internet.

Garage door leads case study - How to get the Most leads from the Internet


A former nursing home aide pleads guilty to taking a cell phone video of a nude patient.


The US Census Bureau will host a forum with the Asian American Justice Center on the Asian population at the Rayburn House Office Building.

Census Bureau hosts forum on Asian population


Fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar called on Afghans to boycott elections scheduled for next year, in a message released on the eve of a major Muslim festival.

Mullah Omar calls on Afghans to boycott election


Wellington police have decided not to charge former Labour list MP Darren Hughes over a sexual assault complaint by a young man.

Police decide not to charge Darren Hughes


Colorado Springs police continue to investigate a suspicious death at the 3000 block of Half Turn Road.Police received a call around 12:02 pm on Thursday.