Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit Dec. 30 against 3M Company to make it pay the State for damage it caused to Minnesota's ground and surface water and natural resources by its decades-long disposal of chemicals called perfluorochemicals, or PFCs, which the company used to make stain repellents like Scotchguard™, fire retardants, paints, and chemical products.

Attorney General Swanson files lawsuit against 3M


Jacksonville Jaguars running back Deji Karim underwent hand surgery last Friday and is expected to make a full recovery.

Jaguars running back, Karim undergoes hand surgery


BAYERN MUNICH stars lined up to taunt Arsenal and warned they will dump the Gunners out of Europe.


I would assume that L&T is probably a buying opportunity rather than anything else.


The swine flu pandemic could cause a severe shortage of intensive care beds in hospitals, especially in children's units, experts warned today.

Swine flu pandemic could cause shortage of intensive care beds


Pepper futures on Tuesday recovered marginally on good buying support despite bearish efforts to pull it down.


Nova Scotia Culture Minister Leonard Preyra says the Bluenose II is expected to undergo sea trials before the end of this month, but it remains uncertain when it will be available for public tours.

Bluenose II expected to undergo sea trials


Eloisa, a new clothing store, recently opened on Front Street in Historic downtown Poulsbo.


The Montana Highway Patrol says a Red Lodge man died in a motorcycle crash east of Red Lodge.

Man dies in motorcycle crash near Red Lodge


Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says she'll announce Wednesday whether she'll continue in her current position or step down after her party failed to gain the 25 seats it needed to win the House majority.

Pelosi to announce Wednesday whether she will step down


Beau Biden is continuing to make progress in his recovery from a mild stroke, Delaware state officials said Wednesday afternoon.

Beau Biden is making progress after stroke, officials say


Police have seized the car of a 28-year-old man after a road rage incident in Perth's western suburbs.

Police seize car after road rage incident


Apple has introduced biodegradable packaging for a portion its new fifth-generation iPod touch and seventh-generation iPod nano.

Apple introduces biodegradable packaging


South Korea is not mulling ban on short selling of non-financial stocks despite resurfacing concerns over Europe's debt crisis, a senior financial regulator said Friday.

South Korea not mulling ban on short selling


Valdosta State tallied 15 hits in the first game and 11 in the second to sweep a doubleheader 8-3 and 9-5 from Lambuth in non-conference baseball action at the Lambuth Baseball Complex Sunday afternoon.

Valdosta State sweeps doubleheader from Lambuth


Two Texas Tech players were charged with felony second-degree credit card abuse after the pair allegedly used a card that didn't belong to them to purchase drinks at a bar.

Two Texas Tech players charged with felony credit card abuse


Vigorously pushing the agenda of sanitaion, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh today said ``toilet should be a constitutional right'' for every woman while slamming the common Indian mindset that open defecation is ``a birthright''.

Toilet should be a constitutional right for every woman:


A Wichita man has been formally charged in federal court for robbing two Wichita banks.


Chillicothe police are asking for help in identifying a woman photographed pickpocketing from a Chillicothe Transit passenger.


Mortgage lending doubled during December but the figure was only a quarter of the level seen 12 months early, the Bank of England said today.


BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has severely criticised the union government on price rise issue.

Advani criticises the government on price rise


Two security guards were hacked to death at a South African mine operated by the world's number three platinum producer Lonmin on Sunday in fresh violence between rival unions, company officials said.


Michael tells TMZ the plane he took yesterday on his way from New York to LA got hit by lightning.


Mozambique has restored power supply to Zimbabwe following the completion of maintenance at its giant Cahora Basa power station, local media reported Monday.


DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit fell as revenue sank 31 percent mainly because the home video release of ``Kung Fu Panda'' did not perform as well as last year's ``Shrek the Third.''


Duggar, pregnant with her 19th child, was airlifted to a Little Rock, Arkansas hospital so she would be near an NICU unit in case she had to deliver early.

Pregnant Michelle Duggar airlifted to Little Rock hospital


Swedbank upgrades Nokia Corp from Neutral to Buy, with a price target of €3.


At least 16 people were killed in a landslide in southern Kyrgyzstan, said reports on Thursday.

At least 16 killed in landslide in Kyrgyzstan


From ex girlfriends Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif to good friend Anushka Sharma, the Bollywood beauties turned up at Ranbir Kapoor's residence on Thursday night to wish him Happy Birthday.

Bollywood beauties wish Ranbir Kapoor Happy birthday


TMNT put back to 2014 Updated: 04:46, Tuesday June 19, 2012 Michael Bay's 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' film has been put back to 2014.


Allegiant Air, a unit of Allegiant Travel Co., said on Wednesday that its November traffic jumped 24.4 percent compared to the same month a year ago.

Allegiant Air's November traffic jumps 24.4 percent from a year ago


Newly-elected Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta revealed that Kenya will be establishing more ICT hubs in the country, which will drive the economy and propel Kenya's technology to a wider audience across the world.


Authorities say an explosion and a possible chemical spill have been reported at Micron Technologies in Boise.

Explosion reported at Micron Technologies


HAWTHORN star Lance 'Buddy' Franklin kicked his 100th goal for the AFL season tonight, sparking chaotic scenes.

Hawthorn star Lance Franklin kicks 100th goal for season


A standoff with Binghamton Police and Broome County Sheriff's deputies at Legacy Bay Town Homes ended with a mental health arrest.


Zombie ants are controlled by fungi that end up controlling the ants' actions until they are finally killed by the parasite.


Lake Forest-based WD, a manufacturer of hard disk drives, announced a new, 10,000 RPM, 2.5-inch SATA drive targeted at the enterprise market.

WD announces 10,000 RPM drive for enterprise market


A fugitive wanted on multiple drug and gun charges, and who escaped capture during a car chase two months ago in Newnan, has been apprehended.

Fugitive wanted on multiple drug and gun charges captured


A Great Falls man was cited Nov. 3 for shooting at goose decoys he thought were real while the waterfowl hunters hunkered down nearby.

Great Falls man cited for shooting at goose decoys


Now researchers have shown that oxytocin plays a key role in forming social memories.

Oxytocin plays key role in forming social memories


OPEC ministers called Saturday for an end to overproduction by some members as they sought to slice nearly a million barrels per day from world supply and boost prices -- but without further shocking the anemic global economy.


A police officer died yesterday afternoon after collapsing while on duty, his force has said.


Canadian agricultural company Viterra Inc. last week reported excellent second-quarter earnings of CAN$33.6 million compared to earnings of CAN$9.2 million for three months ending April 30, 2007.


At a small business in Chesapeake, Maryland President Obama today said that the 5.7% jump in GDP last quarter ``affirms'' the progress in the economy.

Obama says jump in GDP growth ``affirms our progress''


Real Madrid won the Spanish soccer league title for the 32nd time, their first time in four years.


British actress Elizabeth Hurley and Indian tycoon Arun Nayar have been granted a quick divorce in London High Court.

Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar granted divorce


Fast Five, the latest installment in The Fast and the Furious franchise, topped the box office this weekend.


A small, privately owned helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing on Interstate 12 late Sunday afternoon near Slidell.

Helicopter makes emergency landing on Interstate 12 near Slidell


US singer and mother of twins Jennifer Lopez has shown she still has what it takes with her new video for ``On the Floor'' premiering on the American Idol television talent show.


Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda will announce Wednesday that Japan will provide up to 20 billion yen in loans to Peru to help the South American country's economic development, officials in Tokyo said.

Japan to provide 20 billion yen in loans to Peru


Cairo clashes continue into the night Several thousand opponents of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood clash with supporters of the Islamist group near its headquarters in Cairo, leaving at least 40 people wounded.


HUMAN resources solutions and outsourcing company Primeserv has reported flat diluted headline earnings per share of 7,88c for the year ended March 2012 from 7,98c a year ago.


New Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will visit India and Pakistan on his first foreign trip since assuming office, on a week-long overseas foray that will also take in Switzerland and Germany, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to visit India, Pakistan on first foreign trip


New Delhi, June 9 Gadget freak Neil Nitin Mukesh lost his iPhone while shooting for his upcoming film ``3G'' in Fiji.


On-again, off-again couple Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood have gotten engaged, a source tells People.

Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood get engaged


Fans of over the hill rockers, or just rock 'n roll in general, have reason to rejoice today--the Rolling Stones are recording new material.

The Rolling Stones are recording new material


Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that major-market sales of antiretroviral agents for HIV will decline slightly over the next decade, from an estimated $13.3 billion in 2011 to $12.9 billion in 2021 in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and Japan.

Sales of antiretroviral agents for HIV will decline slightly over the next decade


LinkedIn, the social-networking site for career advancement and professional interactions, closed a funding round that values it at US$1 billion, something the company considers a validation to its particular approach to this market.


SHOCKING ridden by Corey Brown has won the 2009 Melbourne Cup.


Security researchers with Arbor Networks have found a new botnet that consists of computers infected with a Trojan designed to enable a remote user to download malware onto the machine.


The Care Quality Commission has put patients at risk by reducing the number of inspections it carries out due to it being over-stretched by regulation, the House of Commons Health Committee has said, accusing the body of getting its priorities all wrong.

Care Quality Commission ''put patients at risk''


London - Britain on Sunday pledged £38-million in food aid to Ethiopia after the United Nations warned many countries in the Horn of Africa were facing famine following the ``worst drought in 60 years''.


Ivory Coast has issued international arrest warrants for Charles Blé Goudé, who led former President Laurent Gbagbo's Young Patriots movement.

Ivory Coast issues arrest warrant for Charles Ble Goude


A new study in mice has not only shown that reproductive organs age in a different way to other body tissues but also that ovaries age in a different way from testes -- findings that may be important in the light of the trend for some women in developed countries to put off childbearing until later in life.

New study shows ovaries age in a different way from testes


The Weather Channel plans to show movies for the first time in its 27-year history and it's easy to guess which one is leading off: ``The Perfect Storm.''


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S Bernanke on Tuesday said that global financial markets are under ``extraordinary stress'' and an action by the Congress was urgently required to stabilise the situation to avert any serious consequences to the economy.

``Financial markets under extraordinary stress''


Almost all school teachers have been bullied in the workplace, often by senior staff or the principal, a national study reveals.

Almost all school teachers have been bullied: study


The nationwide swine flu toll climbed to 88 with a teenaged girl and two women dying due to the virus in Karnataka and Maharashtra while 177 fresh cases of infection were reported from various states.


While Whoopi Goldberg isn't defending her friend Mel Gibson in light of the recent tape-recordings where he allegedly admits to hitting Oksana Grigorieva, she is stating that Mel is not a racist.

Whoopi Goldberg on Mel Gibson: ``he's not a racist''


Governor Tom Corbett today announced the following nominations, which are subject to Senate confirmation:


Where do you go for automotive repair and who has the best service?


An emergency medical services facility will be built in Neepawa, the Manitoba government announced Wednesday.

Emergency services facility to be built in Neepawa


Crowds flocked in to the gates early yesterday to get book bargains at the St Joseph's book fair.


An Egyptian foreign ministry official says Egypt will recognize South Sudan after secession later this week.


A woman crashed her car into a neighbor's house Thursday night in Burke, police said.


FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he will seek re-election for another four-year term.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter seeking re-election


A Calcot man has admitted burglary after raiding a garage in Thomson Walk in Calcot.


A grain truck fully loaded with pig feed and owned by Esbenshade Mills of Mount Joy overturned in Quarryville while turning off of West State Street onto South Church Street.


Researchers at Columbia University have revealed that routine dental checks can be an important means of diagnosing pre-diabetes, early symptoms of type 2 diabetes, an increasingly prevalent disease in the USA.

Routine dental checks can diagnose pre-diabetes


A Goldsboro man was arrested on charges that he set fire to a home early Wednesday, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.

Goldsboro man charged with setting fire to home


Portuguese bond yields rose to euro-era records amid concern a Greek debt writedown being negotiated with investors may lead to a similar deal in Portugal.


``The Arab League, at the level of permanent delegates, on Tuesday introduced a resolution to be submitted to the ministers of foreign affairs during their meeting ... to reject any foreign military intervention in Libya,'' Ambassador Ahmed Ben Helli, deputy secretary general of the Arab League, said.

Arab League to reject foreign intervention in Libya


Plaza Centers NV a leading emerging markets property developer, has signed a joint venture agreement with Elbit Imaging Ltd., of which Plaza is an indirect subsidiary, for the development of major mixed use projects in India.

Plaza Centers signs agreement with Elbit Imaging


President Bush exempted the Navy from an environmental law so it can continue using sonar in its anti-submarine warfare training off the California coast, which critics say is harmful to whales and other marine mammals.

Bush exempts Navy from environmental law


Apple on Thursday released Mac Pro Audio Update 1.0 software update for Mac Pro computers running Mac OS X v10.6.2.


Cairo, April 23 Egypt said Sunday that it has annulled a gas export deal with Israel due to violations of contractual obligations, according to Egypt's Nile TV.

Egypt annuls gas export deal with Israel


sptd/mbyrne CHICAGO - The venues proposed for a Chicago Olympics have gotten the approval of all 26 international sport federations, bid organizers said Thursday.

Chicago venues get approval of sport federations


The International web search engine ``Google'' recognized the Palestinian state after it was referring to Palestine as ``The Palestinian Territories'' since its establishment.


Guitar great Les Paul was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville on Sunday.

Les Paul inducted into Music City Walk of Fame


Soofiya Maudany, the tenth accused in the Kalamassery bus-burning case, has been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by PS Joseph, the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court 2, Aluva, on Friday.


It is in the best interest of Serbia and the Serbian people to recognize Kosova as an independent country.

Serbia must recognize kosovo as independent country.


- Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts says he's not running for anything this year, but that doesn't mean he isn't trying to get his friend, President Barack Obama, re-elected.

Patrick says he's not running for anything


Marvin Isley, the Bassist of the family band Isley Brothers, died at a Hospice on Sunday.


During The Washington Post-Bloomberg GOP presidential candidate debate at Dartmouth College, the candidates talk about a trade war with China and what the United States can do to even the trade deficit facing the country.


Ameresco, Inc., an energy efficiency and renewable energy company, announced that it has partnered with the National Archives and Records Administration to develop and implement strategic energy infrastructure upgrades at NARA owned and managed facilities throughout the United States.

Ameresco to implement energy infrastructure upgrades at National Archives and Records Administration


SLM Corp. will consolidate its operations from a number of states and move ``significant resources'' to Delaware, according to a person familiar with the matter.


Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has denied he was cautioned by gardaí at a checkpoint just prior to becoming Minister in 2011 but has admitted he was stopped by officers and asked to supply a breath test on a previous occasion.

Shatter denies he was cautioned by gardaí at checkpoint in 2011


SHOTS will be banned from Ballarat pubs and clubs after 1am, it has been announced.

Shots banned from Ballarat pubs after 1am


After 45 years of stardom, he doesn't want to spend any more time answering mail or sending signed photos back to fans.

Ringo Starr doesn't want to answer mail, sign photos for fans


``This probably puts the brake on any further expansion in quantitative easing in May, but the inflation outlook should still improve in the second half of the year.''


Some 26,900 autos valued at 524 million USD were imported into the country in the first five months of this year, according to the General Statistics Office.

26,900 autos were imported in the first five months:


High school graduates fly sky lanterns, wishing for good luck in the upcoming ``Gaokao'', or China's National College Entrance Exams in Maotanchang Township of Lu'an City, east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2013.

High school graduates wish for good luck in Gaokao


Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan confirmed on Wednesday that Pakistani cricketers would not play in the Bangladesh Premier League beginning from Jan 17.


Scott Wood scored 16 points to help North Carolina State beat Boston College 76-62 Thursday night.


LOS GATOS, Calif. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is apparently in a hurry to get ahold of a new iPhone 4S.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is apparently in a hurry to get ...


Zachary Levi is to be honored for his philanthropic work at children's medical charity Operation Smile.


Colin Kolles says Hispania will switch their focus to 2012 ``very soon'' although insists they have not given up on their goal of finishing 10th in the Championship.


Binge drinking -- consuming five or more drinks in a day -- is on the rise, according to a new study on the nation's drinking habits reported on CNN.com.


The Cullman city council is set to meet tonight at 7 pm The council is expected to consider some small bids and event requests.


Physical rubber prices after a day of decline once again steadied on Wednesday.

Physical rubber prices steadies on Wednesday


Spanish oil group Repsol has made a large natural gas discovery in Peru, specifically at the Subandean Block 57.

Repsol makes large gas discovery in Peru


Tajikistan increased electricity export by almost 19 percent in 2011, Asia-Plus reported on Monday.

Tajikistan increases electricity export in 2011


A man has denied the murder of a Tottenham rapper in an east London club last March in a court appearance.


Police are appealing for information from the public following a home invasion and vehicle theft in Lightning Ridge overnight.

Police appeal after home invasion, vehicle theft - Lightning Ridge


St. Bernard has implemented a ``Food for Fines'' program to help feed those families in need.

St. Bernard implements 'food for fines' program


In those 12 months, Florida cut its number of unemployed workers by 19.15 percent from 983,797 in 2011 to 795,432 in June 2012 -- that's 188,365 workers off the unemployment rolls in the past year.

Florida cuts number of unemployed workers by 188,365


Incessant rain spoiled the festive mood of Bangaloreans on the final day of Deepavali celebrations on Sunday with some areas in the City plunging into darkness owing to power cuts.


A British soldier has given birth to a son while serving in Afghanistan at the same camp where Prince Harry is deployed and a Taliban attack last week killed two US Marines.

British soldier gives birth while serving in Afghanistan


Srinagar, Dec 8 Ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir today said India and Pakistan should put the bitter past behind them and work towards resolving outstanding issues, including those related to Kashmir.

India, pak should resolve outstanding issues:


THEATRE-GOERS donned corsets and fish-net stockings as the cult Rocky Horror Show came to Liverpool.

The Rocky Horror show comes to Liverpool


BBC America has greenlighted new adventure cooking competition series No Kitchen Required.

BBC America greenlights cooking competition series


Hurricane Omar is gaining strength quickly and is now a major Category 3 storm with top winds of 125 mph.


Israeli MPs on Thursday threatened to call a boycott of British products unless London withdraws an advisory allowing retailers to state whether West Bank products were made by Palestinians or Jewish settlers

Israeli MPs threaten boycott of British products


Life Technologies, a publicly traded, Carlsbad, Calif.-based biotech company, has acquired BAC BV, a privately held company in the Netherlands that develops and manufactures protein purification products.


A man has been charged over a malicious wounding at Liverpool in Sydney's south-west overnight.


EONCap Islamic Bank Bhd, a unit of EON Capital Bhd on Thursday launched two new personal financing schemes for government pensioners and retiring civil servants.

Eoncap Islamic launches two new financing schemes


More Chinese cities saw home prices rise in October from September despite the government's dogged efforts to curb property prices, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Sunday.

More Chinese cities see home prices rise


President Obama continues his almost daily push for an overhaul of the American health care system.

Obama pushing for overhaul of health care system


Tbilisi is dissatisfied with the twentieth round of Geneva talks, Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said at a traditional briefing on Monday, adding that the Georgian side welcomes the preservation of this format.


Diving legend Greg Louganis has taken to Twitter to confirm that he is getting married to his partner Johnny Chaillot.

Diving legend Greg Louganis is getting married


Norwegians have marked one month since the devastating massacre of 77 people at the hands of right wing extremist Anders Behring.


Russia did not aim to damage the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, Matthew Bryza, the US Assistant Deputy Secretary of State, said, Èíòåðôàêñ reported.

Russia not aimed to damage Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline:


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said China has not constructed any dam on Brahmaputra river that would have been a matter of concern for India, according to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorje Khandu.

China has not constructed dam on Brahmaputra:


Nothing is written in ink but all indications are that Congress has reached an agreement that would avoid a government shutdown.

Compromise should avoid government shutdown


Belgian Finance Minister Steven Vanackere on Tuesday announced he was resigning from the government after being cited in a scandal concerning Belfius bank, Belga news agency said, as cited by AFP reported.

Belgian Finance Minister Steven Vanackere resigns


About 78 children are given up for adoption annually in Fiji from either abused women or single mothers, reported China's Xinhua news agency on Monday.

Some 78 children given up for adoption annually in Fiji


A BRITISH backpacker was missing in Australia's remote Outback Thursday after failing to return from a hike, sparking a police search with fears he may have come to harm.

BRITISH backpacker missing in australian Outback


THIS is the moment a US diplomat was dramatically arrested in Russia on suspicion of spying.

US diplomat arrested in Russia on suspicion of spying


Former Take That star, Robbie Williams, has admitted that he nearly didn't sing on X Factor last Sunday night.

Robbie Williams nearly didn't sing on X Factor


The classic ``Star Wars'' film that launched a science fiction empire is being dubbed in the Navajo language.

Classic ``Star Wars'' film will be dubbed in Navajo


Valley job seekers should break out their resume's on Tuesday; two job fairs will be held in Fresno County.


France called on Monday for coordinated action by the world's major economies to counter the strength of the euro and avoid damaging an economic recovery, but Europe's finance ministers said it was up to markets to decide the currency's value.

France calls for coordinated action to counter the strength of the euro


54th birthday of President Asif Ali Zardari was celebrated in a simple but impressive manner here Saturday in a simple but impressive manner at presidential camp Bilawal house.

54th birthday of President Asif Ali Zardari celebrated in simple manner


Huw Stephens has revealed that he supports the campaign to bring back Top of the Pops.

Huw Stephens: 'bring back Top of the Pops'


Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has been transferred to a prison hospital, according to reports.

Pussy Riot's Nadezhda Tolokonnikova transferred to prison hospital


APA-Addis Ababa The Ethiopian youth Olympic delegation leaves Addis-Ababa late on Tuesday for Singapore to attend the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.

Ethiopian youth Olympic delegation leaves for Singapore


Qualcomm is disputing anti-trust claims in Japan, where regulators say the company is forcing customers in the country to accept unfair licensing provisions, reports Reuters.

Qualcomm disputes anti-trust claims by Japanese regulators


As expected, Rhode Island was named a finalist for the competitive federal Race to the Top competition that rewards states for embracing dramatic education reform.

Rhode Island named finalist in Race to the Top competition


Former North Carolina senator and two-time presidential candidate John Edwards says he has done wrong but did not break the law.

Edwards says he did wrong, did not break law;


Once you have missed a payment the lender is not your friend.


A second autopsy of a minibus taxi driver who died allegedly at the hands of the police was being considered, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate said on Friday.


PBS officials say hackers have cracked the network's website, posting a phony story claiming dead rapper Tupac Shakur was alive in New Zealand, and a group that claimed responsibility for the hacking complained about a recent ``Frontline'' investigative news program on WikiLeaks.

PBS officials say hackers cracked the network's website, posting a phony story ...


The singer, dubbed SuBo, had an ``emotional breakdown'' following Saturday's final in which she was runner-up.


Israel and the Palestinians have never been this close to a peace accord, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Sunday following talks with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in Paris.

Israel, Palestinians have never been this close to accord:


Popular actor Sameer Soni tied the nuptial knot with and actress-turned-jewellery designer Neelam Kothari in a straightforward and quiet ceremonial occasion, which took place at Taj Land's end in Bandra.


The 10 best movies related to bank robberies are all about cash and complex character development of the crooks who take the loot.


Two men were arrested in Leavenworth, Kansas for using drugs inside an ice cream truck.

Men arrested for using drugs in ice cream truck


GANGS of anti-government thugs are terrorising innocent civilians by hurling rocks at passing cars, it has emerged.


Mikkel Kessler dominated a 12-round affair with the previously unbeaten Dimitri Sartison, regaining the vacant WBA super middleweight title with a knockout.

Kessler dominates to regain WBA super middleweight title


A ferry has sunk off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea with around 300 people onboard.

Ferry sinks off coast of Papua New Guinea


Unruly advocates misbehaved and addressed Judicial magistrate JMIC, Parinder Singh Gill in an arrogant manner on May 14.


Frank Foster, a jazz saxophonist who played with the Count Basie Orchestra and composed Basie's hit, ``Shiny Stockings,'' died Tuesday.


Sri Lanka is likely to lose a lucrative European Union trade concession for its top export, garments, based on the initial findings of an EU probe into its human rights record, a senior government official said yesterday.

Sri Lanka likely to lose EU trade concession


Islamabad, May 7 Pakistan tonight announced a fresh ``decisive'' military offensive against the Taliban and pressed ahead with air and ground operation in northwestern tribal belt where fierce fighting killed nine soldiers and 14 militants, including a son of a hardline cleric who negotiated the Swat peace deal.

Pak announces 'decisive' offensive against Taliban


Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe will be campaigning next week in Arlington with his former rival Del. Brian Moran.

McAuliffe to campaign with former rival Moran


Thursday, Nissan announced that it will recall 2.14 million vehicles for ignition relay repairs; this is Nissan's third largest recall ever.

Nissan recalls 2.14 vehicles for ignition repairs;


The Indian cricket team today gave the post-match press conference a miss as stand-in skipper Gautam Gambhir left the Nehru Stadium immediately after the team's 40-run win over New Zealand in the first of five-match ODI series, in Guwahati today.

Team India gives post-match press conference a miss


Instead of raindrops, racing records fell at Santa Anita on Sunday as the new dirt track produced the kind of brilliant horse racing purists dream of seeing and betting.

Records fall on Santa Anita's new dirt track


Chinese political prisoners are suing one of the world's largest technology companies, Cisco, for allegedly helping the Chinese Communist Party to monitor, censor and suppress the Chinese people.

Chinese political prisoners sue tech giant Cisco


US troops in Iraq are being encouraged to vote in November's presidential election.

US troops in Iraq encouraged to vote in November


Transporters plying coaches on Zhob-Quetta-DI Khan routs have increased fares on their own taking advantage of approaching Eid.


Oil prices hit a record high above 126 dollars on Friday, driven into uncharted territory by speculative interest amid concerns about tight global energy supplies, analysts said.


Jayam Raja is directing his brother actor Jayam Ravi once again, this time for AGS Entertainment.

Jayam Raja to direct his brother Jayam Ravi


A physicist working at the world's largest atom smasher has been arrested on suspicion of links to al-Qaida, adding to the woes of the $10 billion project that ceased operation a year ago -- just days after its celebrated start up.


GREYSTANES Cricket Club has lost its founding father after the stalwart lost his battle with the lung disease mesothelioma on the last day of 2009.

Greystanes Cricket loses founding father


Eden Hazard has told Lille he wants to leave the Ligue 1 side at the end of the season to join a ``bigger club''.

Eden Hazard tells Lille he wants to leave for 'bigger club'


The Minnesota Twins say first baseman Justin Morneau has mild concussion symptoms and will miss at least the next several games.


WHEN a hero comes along, this phrase comes inspired from listening to a Mariah Carey classic performed by the X Factor competitors in the United Kingdom.


The New York Knicks signed Russian center Timofey Mozgov to a contract, the team said on Tuesday in the midst of a busy week of acquisitions.

Knicks sign Russian center Timofey Mozgov to contract


On May 17 Radar Online shares that a source close to Farrah that is a reliable source in the TV industry, claims that Farrah is doing her own thing, and she is ``done'' with the ``Teen Mom'' franchise.

Farrah Abraham: 'i'm done with 'Teen Mom' franchise


The west African country of Benin marked 50 years of independence on Sunday with a giant parade attended by several African heads of state, and criticism of the damage of years of instability.


Three workers at a steel factory were today ordered by the Sessions Court here today to enter their defence on a charge of robbing the factory of steel coils, worth RM100,000, two years ago.


London, Oct 23 Mexican actress Salma Hayek turned last-minute party planner when the woman she hired to turn her daughter's second birthday celebration into a bash, quit two days before the big event.


A house was burgled on Friday night in Yelahanka old town.


A Spanish team of doctors will try to create a ``bioartificial'' heart from the body of a dead person and demonstrate its viability for transplantation, which American scientists have already achieved and tested on animals.

A Spanish team of doctors will try to create a ``bioartificial'' heart.


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Israel assassinated a senior Hamas weapons smuggler late Tuesday night when it bombed a rental car in Sudan, the Al Arabiya news station reported on Wednesday shedding some light on the mysterious late night air strike a day earlier.

'Israel assassinates Hamas weapons smuggler in Sudan'


Engineering major BHEL plans to set up a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra for which it would invest Rs 159 crore, a top company official said here today.

BHEL to set up new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra


The Panthermobile, the original Pink Panther car that featured in several movies through the ages, is up for auction for the second time, auctioneers Robson Kay confirmed.


Tiger Woods has entered the US Open following a successful return to golf in last week's US Masters.


South Africa star Benni McCarthy said on Wednesday he will miss four 2010 FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers during June because of unspecified personal problems.


WH Smith is poised to continue its expansion into hospitals, workplace atriums, business parks and overseas airports after delivering improved profits on lower full-year turnover.


During a ceremony held in Hanoi, Vietnam Airlines officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance.


A Japanese freelance journalist has gone missing in Afghanistan, media reports in Japan said on Friday, citing a local guide who said he had been kidnapped in a Taliban-controlled area.

Japanese journalist missing in Afghanistan:


Wilmington is adding seven red light cameras and is upgrading the system to digital technology.


New Delhi The Congress party said that there is no question of asking Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit to resign over the Comptroller and Auditor General of India report on the Commonwealth Games, according to reports.

No question of asking Sheila Dikshit to resign:


Recent articles in The Sun Times draw incorrect conclusions about the crime rate in Ontario, including impaired driving and violent crime, based on an improper analysis of the statistics we put on our website showing the number of criminal charges coming into our courts.

Articles drawn incorrect conclusions about crime rate


California-based ViVOtech has secured an equity investment from Citi to continue developing its contactless and Near Field Communication mobile phone payment and promotion technologies.

ViVOtech secures equity investment from Citi


A roadside bomb killed a Canadian soldier in southern Afghanistan on Friday, and a suicide attack in the same region left three policemen and a civilian dead, officials said.


A man hit by a train Thursday evening in downtown Monroe is expected to survive, police said.

Man hit by train in Monroe expected to survive


Lockheed Martin has partnered with the University of Florida to develop and launch five miniature satellites to test innovative new space solutions.

Lockheed Martin, University of Florida to develop and launch five miniature satellites


``The new DC rules would hamper and render any development work of smaller size plots impossible in view of the huge open space requirement,'' BAI Honorary Treasurer Anand Gupta said.

DC rules may hamper work of smaller size plots:


The euro steadied against the dollar on Thursday after falling on worries about the Greek debt crisis.


104 Teachers are stranded on Viti Levu because there is no government vessel to take them to remote islands in the Eastern division.


Pound sterling fell against the dollar as the strong rally in counterpart .


After months of delay, the Navi Mumbai airport is likely to get the green nod as an environment panel today expressed satisfaction over the revised proposal submitted by its project developer City Industrial Development Corporation.

Navi Mumbai airport likely to get green nod


Tevez sentenced to community service Updated: 07:43, Thursday April 4, 2013 Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has avoided jail but been sentenced to perform 250 hours of community service after pleading guilty to two motoring offences.


Authorities said (John) Wall, 18, was charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering in connection with an April 27 break-in at a home 3924 Laurel Glen Drive in Raleigh.


Human genes remember a sugar hit for two weeks, with prolonged poor eating habits capable of permanently altering DNA, Australian research has found.


Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin returned to his running ways, posting 137 yards on the ground.


Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg will travel to Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Albania and Bosnia from February 23-26.

James B. Steinberg travels to Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Albania, and Bosnia


Two of the five accused, including Genda Lal and Chunni Lal have been arrested, while the three others are still on the run.


Uganda has set up a special war crimes court to deal with cases of human rights violations committed during the 20-year insurgency in the north.


South Korea said on Thursday it would spend $3.5 billion out of a planned extra budget on creating 550,000 jobs as the economy heads into its first recession in more than a decade.

South Korea to spend $3.5 billion to create jobs


The Michigan Wolverines will host Bradley on Thursday at Crisler Arena.

Michigan Wolverines Basketball to host Bradley


Authorities say a small private plane has crashed into a seven-story office building in Austin, Texas.

Small plane crashes into building in Austin, Texas


Monday, neighbors reacted to a father accused of shooting and killing his own son.

Neighbors react to father accused of killing son


A Venezuelan energy delegation will be in Tehran today, July 24, to discuss with Iranian officials ways to promote bilateral ties.

Venezuelan energy delegation in Tehran today to discuss and promote bilateral ties


China on Tuesday condemned the hostage killing in southern Philippines which left at least 37 people dead.

China condemns hostage killing in southern Philippines


H1N1 swine flu has killed as many as 17,000 Americans, including 1,800 children, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday.


US Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the state of Iowa is receiving $16 million in federal stimulus dollars to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

Iowa receives $16 million to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects


Four parents are protesting their daughters' removal from the cheerleading squad because a school administrator fears other cheerleaders will drop the girls - literally - during aerial acrobatic routines.

Parents protest daughters' removal from cheerleading squad


``Hamid Karzai has stolen the election,'' the former president told a small group of donors at his Carter Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.


WA election campaign begins Updated: 12:19, Wednesday February 6, 2013 When is an election campaign not an election campaign?


Russia expects an independent and unbiased analysis of situation in Libya from the recently appointed UN envoy to the country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.

Russia expects independent analysis of situation in Libya


Pakistan is ready to tighten monetary policy further to fight inflation, a senior finance official said on Wednesday, stressing the authorities' commitment to getting inflation down from a three-decade high above 19 per cent.

Pakistan could tighten monetary policy further to fight inflation


An elderly man will be charged with DUI after a wrong way head-on crash involving prescription medication.

Elderly man will be charged with DUI for head-on crash


A Glendale high school teacher whose student died in a pool during gym class is now fighting to get his job back.


It is reported that the Russian government has decided to prolong the suspension of import duty on scrap and certain rolled products by another nine months.

Russia prolongs suspension of import duty on scrap and certain rolled products


Federal wildlife officials are proposing to remove a Sacramento Valley beetle from the endangered species list, citing improved population figures after more than three decades of protection.

Federal officials propose removing beetle from endangered species list


Spain is not negotiating for a full-blown European Union bailout, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said here on Tuesday.


The total cost of the swine flu pandemic to NHS Northamptonshire could be up to £5 million, the primary care trust's chief executive has said.

Cost of swine flu pandemic could be up to £5 million


Babies are a Blessing Thank you for the overwhelming response on the call for baby photos.


Representative Dennis Kucinich, of Ohio, is suing the United States congressional cafeteria for dental damage he suffered, after busting his teeth on an olive pit, hidden in a sandwich wrap he purchased there.

Dennis Kucinich suing the congressional cafeteria


The Football Association will reportedly name the new England boss before the end of the Premier League season.

Football Association to name England boss before end of season


Opko Health has completed a $31 million private placement with seven accredited investors, the company announced.

Opko Health completes $31 million private placement


``USD under mild pressure as EUR, AUD pare losses at the start of European trading hours after investor appetite for risky assets deteriorated overnight and equities in Asia suffered, weighing on the EUR and AUD.

USD under mild pressure as EUR,AUD pare losses


Rumors are circulating that Aston Martin may build Maybachs for Daimler AG. The possible partnership between the two luxury carmakers would have Aston Martin contribute to the design of the ultraluxury sedan currently being offered by Daimler AG. As part of the potential agreement, Aston Martin may be allowed acces and use of engine technology from Daimler.


Inflation in Greece rises from 2.9% in February to 3.9% in March, Greek Sky radio reported.

Inflation in Greece rises to 3.9% in March


European stock exchanges fell sharply on Monday, with the London FTSE 100 index dropping 2.08 per cent to close at 5550.95 points.


The Thunder Bay Police Service have announced changes to Community Policing.

Thunder Bay Police Service announce changes


Torture continues being a customary practice for some Venezuelan police agents, as disclosed by the 2008 annual report from the Ombudsman.

Torture continues as customary practice for some Venezuelan police agents


Dannii Minogue has revealed that she thought she was going to die earlier this year when she had to undergo emergency surgery.


The Senate on Monday morning resumed discussion on law and order situation in the country.

Senate resumes discussion on law and order


A Californian man went from being bored in a dead end job to getting 50 different jobs in 50 different US states in 50 weeks.

Man gets 50 jobs in 50 states in 50 weeks


Rsearchers have found that black women in the UK have twice as much risk of experiencing severe pregnancy complications.

Black women have double the risk of pregnancy complications


Commissioner Karachi Roshan Ali Shaikh on Saturday announced that the committee constituted to estimate loss of lives and properties of Lyariites had started its work.

Committee constituted to estimate loss of lives and properties


Cloud computing and managed hosting company iomart has taken over EQSN for a total consideration of 2,475,000.


An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 on the Richter Scale shook south Cumbria, said the British Geological Survey.


A barn fire Friday afternoon on a poultry farm near Manitou killed 12,000 chickens, the RCMP said.


Heico, an aviation services firm with headquarters in Hollywood and Miami, reported lower profits and revenue for its fiscal third quarter.


Actor Mickey Rooney is telling the US Congress that he has been a victim of elder abuse by a family member who took his money and misused it.

Actor Mickey Rooney tells US Congress about abuse


Bloody-Disgusting and MTV are reporting that Kirsten Prout has been cast as Lucy in Eclipse.

Actress Kirsten Prout cast as Lucy in Eclipse


In a diplomatic snafu, the Patrick administration mistakenly identified the mayor of Seoul, South Korea as Chris Kim on the governor's public schedule, a fact that went uncorrected for days even after Gov. Deval Patrick posed for news photographs with the real mayor --

Patrick administration mistakenly identifies mayor of Seoul


The Guardian's always a good source of what not to think, the latest being this idea that internet dating destroys our humanity.


Rick Hendrick defended his team's hiring approach Friday and said Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski should show ``more class'' after accusing Hendrick Motorsports of stealing information by poaching employees from Ford teams.

Hendrick says Keselowski should show 'more class'


A convenience store lost $2,150 worth of cigarettes to theft Tuesday, according to a Gastonia Police report.

Store loses $2,150 worth of cigarettes to theft


Mounties have finished their first season in the VB NSW Cup with a thrilling 18 all draw with the highly fancied North Sydney Bears at Mounties Sports Ground on Saturday.

Mounties finish season with a draw against the Bears


North Korea is committed to a nuclear disarmament pact, and disagreements stalling its progress can be overcome, leader Kim Jong-il said, according to Chinese media today.


A Palo Alto police officer suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning when he crashed his patrol car into a light pole, toppling it onto Alma Street, police said.

Palo Alto police officer crashes into light pole


A DRIVER was lucky to escape with his life after yobs set fire to his articulated lorry while he slept inside it.

Driver lucky to escape as yobs set fire to lorry as he slept


In ``The Early Show'' 's continuing ``Time Machine'' series, the cast members of award-winning CBS show ``Murphy Brown'' reunited to remember their long run into television history.


Sheffield United's assistant boss Alan Cork believes the Blades have a chance against promotion chasing Cardiff City tonight.


A school bus carrying 23 teenage students hit a car west of Kingman on Tuesday, killing the car's driver.

School bus hits car near Kingman, killing driver


And after a start slowed by injuries, he's rounding back into the form that made him an All-American in 2007.


Romanian hackers stripped foreign companies of over 150 million dollars in 2008 alone, Romania's Police representatives declared quoted by Romanian news television Realitatea TV.


ArcelorMittal plans to shut facilities at its site in Liege, Belgium, with the likely loss of around 1,300 jobs, due to a weakening of demand for steel in Europe.


Massa, the Corning Democrat who resigned in the middle of his freshman term amid allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of congressional staffers, was named among the worst bosses in the country by a watchdog organization that ranks employers.


American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez will soon be on the Walk of Fame!

Jessica Sanchez soon to be on Walk of Fame


A proposed $250m retirement village on the New South Wales Far South Coast is going-ahead with a new developer and a new name.


New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was hospitalized on Thursday for breathing difficulties due to asthma.


India hopes to increase its share in the quotas of multilateral development banks like the International Monetary Fund and Asian Development Bank.

India hopes to increase share in quotas of multilateral development banks :


A GOVERNMENT official who is also a businessman says politics and economics are bedfellows and cannot be separated from each other.


Iran has halted all oil sales to France and Britain in retaliation for a phased EU ban on Iranian oil that is yet to fully take effect, the Iranian oil ministry says.


Eddy Arnold died of a long-term illness in Nashville on Thursday morning, just shy of his 90th birthday.


With the snow continuing through the night, tow truck drivers are encouraging people to stay safe on the roads.

Tow truck drivers encouraging people to stay safe on roads


Two persons, including a senior bank officer, were killed in separate incidents in the city on Wednesday.


Whirlpool Corp., the international appliance manufacturing giant, said Friday it will lay off 5,000 workers in North America and Europe because of softening demand and higher costs of steel, copper and other materials.


Mela Chiraghan, festival of light marking the 421st annual Urs of Hazrat Shah Hussain, a saint with a different trait and a mystic poet of Punjabi with distinction, commonly known as Madhu Lal Hussain who lived in Lahore in 16th century, began with traditional fervour at Shalimar, Saturday evening.

Mela Chiraghan begins with traditional fervour


The PGA Tour will announce at a Wednesday news conference that a Nationwide Tour event will be played at the TPC Sawgrass in the fall of 2010.

Nationwide event to be played at Sawgrass


Asheville Regional Airport has become ``more of a trouble spot'' for Tri-Cities Regional Airport in the competition for air travelers, according to TCRA Marketing and Air Service Development Director Melissa Thomas.

Asheville Regional Airport becoming a 'trouble spot' for Tri-Cities Regional Airport


Gold may decline for the first time in seven days in New York as a stronger dollar curbs demand for the metal as an alternative investment.

Gold may decline in New York as stronger dollar curbs demand


Dr. Elsa A. Murano was formally installed as the 23rd president of Texas A&M University during ceremonies held today in conjunction with the university's annual academic convocation.

Elsa Murano installed as president of Texas A&M


AUSTRALIA is imposing new sanctions against Iran in a fresh effort to pressure it into abandoning its nuclear program.


Naomi Sims, one of the world's first black supermodels and a pioneer in the industry, has died at 61.

Naomi Sims, one of world's first black supermodels, dies at 61


Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Bhd has launched a revamped options contract based on Malaysia's composite index futures to complement the index futures market, and to provide traders with more hedging, arbitraging and trading choices.

Bursa Malaysia Derivatives launches revamped options contract


A day after he kicked up a row by losing his cool during a press conference on his latest film 3 Idiots, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra has apologised for lashing out at the media.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra apologises to the media


smartphone shipments are expected to grow 32.7% year over year in 2013 reaching 958.8 million units, up from 722.5 million units last year.

Smartphones expected to grow 32.7% in 2013


The US leader of an international drug smuggling ring was sentenced today in US District Court in Seattle to 15 years in prison and five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to commit money laundering, announced US Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.

Leader of international drug smuggling ring sentenced to 15 years


Chances grow by the day that before the shouting is over, Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch will become governor.

Chances growing that Ravitch will become governor


In an interview with Herald, Atala ,who was accompanied by his lawyer Swapnil Nasnolkar after being released from Sada jail, claimed he was not involved in any drug racket and smoked drugs like any other ordinary tourist does.


An Austin motorcyclist crashed into a curb and died at the scene early this morning in North Austin, according to Austin police.

Motorcyclist crashes, dies early this morning


A VISY worker sacked after injuring his back while playing paintball in his own time has won his job back.


Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., collapsed at an inauguration lunch honoring President Barack Obama, according to media reports Tuesday.

Sen. Ted Kennedy collapses at inauguration lunch:


Arab foreign ministers decided to start preparations to file a lawsuit against Israel for its violations against the Palestinians and their homes in East Beit-ul-Moqaddas.

Arab foreign ministers to file a lawsuit against Israeli violations


A landslide buried seven houses at Doyan village, Galang sub district, Tolitoli District, Central Sulawesi Province, late Tuesday.

Landslide buries seven houses in Tolitoli


LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court Monday, blaming Major League Baseball for refusing to approve a multibillion-dollar TV deal that owner Frank McCourt was counting on to keep the troubled team afloat.

Los Angeles Dodgers file for bankruptcy protection


On March 18th, the Fifth Circuit held that a US bankruptcy court may offer avoidance relief under a foreign country's law in a Chapter 15 bankruptcy proceeding.

US bankruptcy courts may offer avoidance relief under foreign law


World stocks crept higher on Friday, extending gains following the United States' jump out of recession, while the dollar drifted ahead of more US data that will add fuel to the recovery debate.


Meredith Corp. slashed its fiscal 2008 earnings forecast Tuesday, citing economic conditions and softer advertising demand.

Meredith slashes its fiscal 2008 earnings forecast


Honda rider Marco Simoncelli died after a crash in the Malaysian MotoGP in Sepang, according to reports reaching here.


Canadian police confirmed on Tuesday they are investigating engineering firm SNC-Lavalin after an internal company probe found $56 million in mysterious payments that were wrongly assigned to certain construction projects.

Canadian police investigating SNC-Lavalin


World number one Rafa Nadal romped into the third round of the ATP event in Indian Wells on Sunday with a crushing 6-2 6-1 victory over German Michael Berrer.


Authorities say fireworks were used in an arson that damaged a vacant house on Evansville's South Side.


South Africa is not facing a water crisis nor a water contamination problem, says Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Lindiwe Hendricks.


MAGISTRATES criticised ``complicated'' traffic lights at a major city junction after a ``careful driver'' got confused and caused a serious accident.


Why on the world would people think that Obama has necrophilia?


India and Pakistan held high-level peace talks today for the first time since the 2008 Mumbai attacks in an effort to rebuild confidence and reduce tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.


Chinese stocks surged Monday as news of bullish government comment on the economy calmed investor jitters over economic policy and winter storms.


Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has come under fresh pressure to quit immediately as opponents posing the biggest challenge to his 30-year rule said concessions made in landmark talks were insufficient.


A YOUNG man has suffered serious head injuries after he fell from the boot of a moving vehicle in Inverell last night.


LANSING, Mich. - The state says Michigan's jobless rate rose 0.1 percentage points in June, the second consecutive monthly increase after a yearlong decline.

Michigan jobless rate rises 0.1 percentage points


Iranian petrochemical producers face higher feedstock ethane costs as the government is pushing for an upward revision that will reduce margins, a senior Iranian industry source said on Friday.

Iranian petrochemical producers face higher ethane costs


Icap said its newly-launched euro-denominated interest rate swaps platform had exceeded its expectations after a third of its total trades in the product last month were transacted on the platform.

Icap's swap platform exceeds expectations


With an eye on arch-foe Iran, Israel has launched a spy satellite from a base in the country's south to boost its intelligence gathering capabilities.


Information Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party, Fauzia Wahab on Friday said that Pakistanis' are an important nation at world scenario and they should be proud of their identity and status.

Pakistanis should be proud of their identity:


With just 22 days left for the kick-off of the soccer World Cup, South Africa is on track to issue free visas to soccer fans.

South Africa to issue free visas to soccer fans


30 Seconds to Mars plans to ``extend the interactivity'' of its new album, ``This Is War,'' when the group tours in 2010, according to frontman Jared Leto.

30 Seconds to Mars plans to 'extend the interactivity' on tour


Citibank analyst Glen Yeung predicts that we will see ``limited innovation'' in tablets, while there will be ``growing innovation in PCs'', reports cNet.

We will see 'limited innovation' in tablets, while there will be 'growing innovation in PCs'


A man has burnt his 40-year-old ex-wife to death in the limits of RA Bazaar Police Station.


USA supports the proposal to create a climate fund of $10000 crore to confront climate change.

USA supports the climate fund of $ 10000 crore


Doctor Who stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan headed to New York to film scenes for the latest series of the popular show.

Doctor Who stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan head to New York to film scenes


Wednesday at 2:30pm Chicago local time, a goat's head was delivered for Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts at his office in Wrigley Field.

Goat head delivered to Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts


A woman drowned after a ferry boat capsized in Oriental Mindoro, Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Woman drowns as boat capsizes in Oriental Mindoro


Finance Minister has done a commendable job given the challenges faced by economy, says Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on budget.

Finance Minister has done a commendable job:


Those around my age know there's rarely a satisfying answer to this one: ``What did you do in the war, daddy?''

An answer to 'what did you do in the war, daddy?'


HP today announced new storage virtualization solutions that change the economics of customers' infrastructures by reducing costs and better leveraging existing technology investments.

HP announces new storage virtualization solutions


Oldham boss John Sheridan will be reluctant to make changes when his former club Leeds make the short trip to Boundary Park.The Latics claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory at play-off rivals Millwall on Saturday thanks to Chris Taylor's last-gasp winner.


Here come the 'Hawks, but we don't mean the mighty Blackhawks.


President-elect Barack Obama Monday demanded bold action on his near $800 billion stimulus plan, warning Congress would send the US economy into an even deeper hole if it fails to act swiftly.

Obama demands 'bold' action on stimulus plan


DETROIT Saying ``dreams come true,'' Prince Fielder was introduced Thursday by the Detroit Tigers.

Prince Fielder introduced by Detroit Tigers


A new report by the Pew Research Center shows that the US birthrate dropped sharply during the recession.


Lone Star College System has announced the selection of Desire2Learn Learning Suite as its new learning management system.

Lone Star College system announces new learning management system


Fans of the Saginaw Spirit celebrated a successful Ontario Hockey League home opener with a 5-0 shutout of Sudbury.

Saginaw Spirit celebrate successful home opener


In the most shocking name change since Prince went with an unpronounceable symbol, international security firm Blackwater Worldwide announced Friday that it was changing its name to Xe.


British comedian David Walliams has been invited to meet British Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss his charity endeavours.

David Walliams to meet Prime Minister David Cameron


David Zaslav, Discovery Communications President and CEO, issued the following statement regarding today's announcement by Oprah Winfrey concerning ``The Oprah Winfrey Show'':

Discovery Communications' statement regarding today's announcement by Oprah Winfrey


Werder Bremen defender Mertesacker is expected to undergo a medical with the Gunners on Tuesday ahead of linking up with the Premier League club.


The Kent Fire Department reported that a man was injured around 4:10 am today in a forklift accident at a FedEx facility in Kent.

Man injured in forklift accident at FedEx facility in Kent


Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston is so obsessed with Mexican food that if she was forced to choose a last meal, it would be the spicy cuisine.


Former West Indies batsman Runako Morton has died following a car crash in Trinidad on Sunday evening.


The next date I Only Want to Walk is playing is Saturday, August 14.


Some 200 pounds of dynamite, found in an old packing house in Beaufort County, was safely detonated today.

200 pounds of dynamite found in old packing house;


Nick Clegg has ``no objection in principle'' to publishing his tax return, aides said yesterday, after senior politicians scrambled to respond to calls for greater US-style openness from public figures.

Clegg: ``no objection in principle'' to publishing his tax return


Bollywood directors Sudhir Mishra and Ketan Mehta have been felicitated by the French government for their contribution to Indian cinema.

Sudhir Mishra, Ketan Mehta felicitated by French government


Stocks pared gains Tuesday as traders awaited Congressional reaction to a tax-cut compromise struck between President Barack Obama and Congressional Republicans.


Aretha Franklin and comedian Kevin Hart will both perform at this summer's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

Aretha Franklin, Kevin Hart to perform at Essence Music festival


Even if the temperatures don't keep rising, the spring sports season is heating up with postseason action taking over.


``Quakers'' is the sermon topic to be presented by Patty and Barry Simon this Sunday at The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleborough, 25 South Main St. The service begins at 9 am and is held downstairs in the function room.


``President Obama would develop a very positive and friendly relation with India. He holds Indians and Indian-Americans in very high regard,''


Firefighters battled a house fire Wednesday morning in northwest Waco that left several people at least temporarily homeless.


Former WWE World champion Jeff Hardy returned to TNA tonight during the live Impact special.


A handful of pistachio nuts a day can help destroy bad cholesterol, ward off heart disease and prevent cancer, say scientists.

Handful of pistachios could destroy cholesterol


A 70-year-old Mount Pulaski woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Illinois 54 in Logan County this morning, according to Illinois State Police.

Mount Pulaski woman killed in crash on Illinois 54


Joel Milburn, the breakthrough runner in the event, upset favourites John Steffensen and Sean Wroe to win the 400 metres title in 45.90.


American challenger Tyson Gay says he has a point to prove when he meets sprint king Usain Bolt at this year's World Championship in South Korea.


Aurobindo Pharma can bounce back to Rs 185-190, says Investment Advisor, SP Tulsian.

Aurobindo Pharma can bounce back to Rs 185-190:


Rapper Flavor Flav turns out to owe the IRS close to $1 Million in back taxes from 2004-2006.

Flavor Flav owes the IRS close to $1 Million


Telstra Corporation Ltd says it will cull 950 jobs under moves to create a simpler business model.


The Los Angeles District Attorney's office announced on Thursday that R&B rap star, Chris Brown has been formally charged with 'assault and making criminal threats' in the alleged beating of his pop singer, girlfriend, Rhianna.


A Canadian journalist has been detained in Iran, as authorities extended their crackdown on those protesting last week's disputed election to include those covering the demonstrations.


A heavily pregnant woman pleaded not guilty before Galway District Court this week to charges involving the alleged attempted theft of a safe from a city store last December.

Briarhill woman pleads not guilty to attempted theft


A Leighton man has been remanded in custody after he was charged over the abduction of a nine-year-old girl.


Arsene Wenger blew his top at the 'disgusting' decision that put a dent in Arsenal's title dreams.The Gunners were held in a stalemate with Sunderland -- but only after Andrey Arshavin had a late goal wiped out for offside.

Arsene Wenger blew his top at the ``disgusting'' decision


It's not clear whether Lulz Security has stolen any sensitive material, but on Monday it published an internal file that suggested it had indeed breached the Senate's website.


In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, the talk of ``the death of socialism'' has ceased and instead an alternative to capitalism is being sought, Communist Party of India general secretary Prakash Karat said here on Tuesday, adding that socialism in the 21st century will have to take a different form.

'Socialism in 21st century will have to take a different form'


Actress Daryl Hannah was arrested in Texas on Thursday night while protesting against the construction of an oil pipeline.


Richard Branson will join Ronan Keating in the water when they swim the Irish Sea in a new celebrity charity challenge.

Richard Branson to swim the Irish Sea in celebrity charity challenge


Croatia will probably sign the Access agreement with the EU in Warsaw sometimes by the end of November or the beginning of December.

Croatia signs Access agreement by the end of November


Huawei Technologies, provider of next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, and Option, a wireless technology company, have announced a cooperation agreement paving the way for new innovative wireless broadband solutions.

Huawei and Option announce cooperation agreement


Alok Industries, India's largest fully integrated textile company, is planning to close 45 non-profitable H&A retail outlets by next month.

Alok Industries to close 45 non-profitable H&A outlets


I was curious to see what it would take for Josh Bard, still currently playing on rehab assignment, to make it to the $30.00 floor.

What would it take for Bard to make the floor?


Abdullah 'tweaked' his knee during practice Monday.


JetBlue is offering $14 tickets on flights from SFO to New York and Los Angeles.


Man oh man, loyal reader, do I love October baseball.


Gov. Deval Patrick today launched an online community forum, inviting citizens to continue the conversation started during the administration's series of statewide community forums about the choices and priorities facing the Commonwealth in the current economic climate.

Gov. Patrick launches online community forum


Two Norwegian friends have taken to the skies on a wing and a prayer in a home-made flying boat.

Two friends take to the skies in flying boat


Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant started Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against Denver after missing Thursday's shootaround prior to the contest because of a stomach illness.

Kobe starts game 6 after missing shootaround


Congress enacted a massive farm bill Thursday with new and bigger subsidies for farmers, plus more food stamps for the poor.


State lawmakers visit a couple of area towns today seeking the public's input on the current legislative session.


Susan Boyle gave the performance of her life when she sang traditional hymns for the Pope upon his visit to Glasgow, Scotland on Thursday.


Jim Thome hit his 610th home run to pass Sammy Sosa and move into seventh place on the all-time list.


25-year old LPGA player Erica Blasberg was found dead at her home in Henderson, Nevada, Sunday.


Dallas Stars, which is in the process of rebuilding the team, is expected to hire Glen Gulutzan as the new head coach for the team.

Dallas Stars expected to hire Glen Gulutzan as new coach --


The Berkeley Prep Bucs volleyball team won its 3rd straight state championship, defeating Bishop Moore of Orlando in 4 games.

Berkeley Prep volleyball wins state championship


An unidentified female driver apparently jumped the curb near the Dollar General Wednesday morning, slamming into two parked vehicles in the parking lot.

Driver jumps curb, slams into parked vehicles


Maria Sharapova reached her first semifinal in more than a year by defeating Yanina Wickmayer 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 Friday at the Aegon Classic.

Maria Sharapova reaches first semifinal in more than a year at Aegon Classic


Boston native, stand-up comedian, radio personality and actor Patrice O'Neal has suffered a stroke, announced by Jim Norton who announced it on Wednesday's ``Opie and Anthony Show.''

'Tough Crowd' alum Patrice O'Neal suffers a stroke


A climate change meeting to be addressed by President Jacob Zuma took an unruly turn at the Durban City Hall on Thursday.


Israeli air strikes hit seven targets in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip early Friday, killing three men and wounding another, Palestinian medics said.

Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians: medics


jhigh writes ``Bruce Schneier asks the question, how often should you change your password? ''The primary reason to give an authentication credential -- not just a password, but any authentication credential -- an expiration date is to limit the amount of time a lost, stolen, or forged credential can be used by someone else.

How often should you change your password?


Jada Toys, a leading manufacturer of authentically licensed and highly stylized toys, games, and collectibles, has expanded its US management team with the hiring of four seasoned executives, each of whom has assumed a key leadership role within the company.


In a protest outside the University of Illinois board meeting Thursday morning, graduate student instructors from the Urbana-Champaign campus threatened to strike Monday if they do not agree to new contract terms.

University of Illinois student instructors threaten strike


Bolton boss Owen Coyle is taking positives from the Trotters' 2-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool.


A Solomon man is hurt in a two-vehicle crash on K-15 Highway in Dickinson County Thursday afternoon.


Minister of State for Information Affairs, Samira Bint Rajab received in her office today, the Japanese Ambassador to Bahrain Shigeki Sumi, reviewing the bilateral relations bonding the two friendly countries.

Minister of State for Information Affairs receives the Japanese Ambassador


Two Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies are injured when their airboat collides with a tour airboat near the Palm Beach-Broward County line.

Pbso airboat collides with tour airboat;


ATLANTA &mdashBanned sprinter Justin Gatlin is expected to appeal a ruling by a federal judge in Florida that prohibits him from competing in this weekend's US Olympic track and field trials.


Gerakan called on the government today to practise inclusive development for a more equitable distribution of wealth among the various races based on the New Economic Model.


Police in south Charlotte say three home break-ins last month where jewelry was stolen were likely connected, and they may add more to the list.


IAIN DOWIE has told his Coventry City players to ``rip into'' Millwall from the first whistle tomorrow in a bid to secure the club's passage to the fifth round of the FA Cup and the possibility of another big draw in the competition.

Iain DOWIE tells Coventry City to ``rip'' into Millwall


Three people were killed in separate road accidents in the city in the last two days.

Three killed in separate road accidents in two days


A WEST HALLAM pre-school was given a boost when Tesco donated £100 towards new toys.


Surf Beach near Vandenberg Air Force Base reopened Friday morning following Tuesday's fatal shark attack.

Surf Beach reopens after fatal shark attack


A Flash mob gathered outside Comerica Park Friday prior to the Tigers game against the Mariners.


The leaders of France and Germany told Greece on Monday time was running out in talks on a broad debt restructuring deal and Athens would only get bailout money from Europe if it lived up to its promise to deliver economic reforms in return.


The Board of Directors of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. the bank holding company for First Citizens Community Bank, recently declared a quarterly dividend for Citizens Financial Services shareholders.

Citizens Financial Services, Inc. declares quarterly dividend


Actress Leighton Meester has won a court battle against her mother after the Gossip Girl star's mum alleged her daughter had promised to pay her $10,000 every month for life.

Leighton Meester - Leighton Meester wins court battle against mum


A 20-foot whale has washed up on a beach in Del Mar in San Diego County.


New figures have shown that the number of housing construction jobs has continued to drop.

Number of housing construction jobs continues to drop


THE Retford United Under 13 girls ran riot at Moorgreen on Sunday, with an 8-2 victory in their final league game of the season.


IIT Madras has won the national robotics contest, Robocon 2009, and will go on to represent India at Asia Pacific Robocon International competition that will take place in Japan on August 22.


A Crossville man was killed in a traffic crash there Sunday night, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.


State water officials are expected to cite the city of Cumberland for allowing raw sewage to leak into the Cumberland River.

State water officials are expected to cite city


Every town and city in England should have a powerful directly-elected mayor, a think tank has said.


He'll play the horse's charismatic trainer, who underestimates its ability.


Ahold has completed its EUR1 billion share buyback program announced on March 7, 2011.

Ahold completes EUR1 billion share buyback


The plan for a new harbor, and a face-lift for downtown Nassau, should give a boost to the struggling Bahamas real estate market.

Plan for new harbor to boost Bahamas real estate market


FOOTWAYS in Tampines are being widened to try to get cyclists and pedestrians to co-exist on them.


Giant Eagle has issued a recall on cucumbers due to a possible salmonella infection.


As the number of trapped Tamil civilians crossing over to safer government-held zones nears the hundred thousand mark, Sri Lankan is dispatching a special emissary to India to discuss relief and rehabilitation measures for these people.

Sri Lanka dispatches special emissary to India


The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives broke ground on a new National Center for Explosives Training and Research facility in Huntsville, Alabama Thursday.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and explosives breaks ground on new facility


Butterball LLC agreed to settle a class action suit with its Arkansas plant workers that has lingered in the federal court system since 2008.

Butterball settles with Arkansas workers


Volvo will have a ``bright'' future under the management of Chinese automaker Geely once Ford completes the sale of its Swedish mark, Ford chief executive officer Alan Mulally said.

Volvo will have 'bright future' under Geely


Sir Elton John wanted to be the ``queen'' in Queens of the Stone Age when he offered his services to record with the band for their upcoming album, 'Like Clockwork'.

Elton John was 'queen' in Queens of the Stone Age


A former elementary school principal is headed to court Monday to learn her sentence for drunk driving.

Former principal to be sentenced for drunk driving


LOS ANGELES LAPD officers shot and killed a man they say aimed a gun at them, according to authorities.

LAPD officers shoot, kill man who aimed gun


A Fremont woman was cited for child neglect after officers found her two young children unattended Tuesday afternoon, Fremont Police said.


Kenyan Muslims on Tuesday condemned Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and called on the government to suspend its diplomatic relations with Israel.

Kenyan Muslims condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza


The Tri-County Sams Chapter of the Good Sam Club held their Meeting and Luncheon at the City Gates Restaurant in Orland on Dec. 11 with eight rigs represented and three guests present.

Tri-County Sams hold meetings and luncheons


A lot of us have been venting our spleen lately over the way cyclists and motorists share our roads.

Cyclists and motorists can share the road


Retailers are reporting surprisingly solid sales gains for September, boosted by back-to-school shopping, much of it pushed into September by parents who had put off trips to the mall.


Indonesia will raise its contribution to the Asian Development Bank by Rp2 trillion in stages for four years, a minister said.

Indonesia to raise its contribution to ADB by Rp2 trillion


TED KESSINGER of Bethany College in Kansas was enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame last Saturday, July 17, at the two-day Enshrinement Festival in South Bend, Ind.

Dr. Ted Kessinger enshrined into College football Hall of Fame


A 40-year-old Maryville woman was injured during a one-vehicle accident on Montvale Road in Maryville Tuesday afternoon.


BMW is expanding in India, increasing its local manufacturing capacity and enlarging its dealer network.


Verizon says it will launch a 3D channel by the 2010 holiday season, following in the footsteps of Cablevision, Comcast, DirecTV and others who have also made the commitment.

Verizon to launch 3D channel by the holidays


Chicken soup, which has been used for years as an effective home remedy to deal with the common cold, can also help fight high blood pressure, researchers in Japan have learnt.

Chicken soup can help fight high blood pressure


Stamford social and adventure club will be holding a brisk bike ride around Fineshade Wood on Sunday at 3pm.

Stamford social and adventure club will hold bike ride


The US Army Corps of Engineers is one federal agencies that seems to excel at wasting taxpayer money.

The Army Corps of Engineers excels at wasting money


Japan, bidding to add Olympic gold to the World Cup title they won last year, were held to a goalless draw by Sweden in their second group match on Saturday.


American Securities, a New York-based middle-market private equity firm, today announces that it, in partnership with management, has completed the acquisition of Liberty Tire Services, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based tire recycler.

American Securities completes acquisition of Liberty Tire


All new airports in the country will emerge as business hubs with world class office, hospitality and retail space.


Mobile Broadband Deals are simply the best deals for those who want to stay connected with world.


A book on Nepalese Buddhist Master Buddhabhadra was released on Saturday amid a program to mark the 1,600 anniversary of Buddhist Mission to China.

Book on Nepalese Buddhist Master released


3GPP mobile broadband technology saw 81% growth throughout the Americas for the year ending March 2010, according to the 3G Americas wireless industry trade association and subscription data from Informa Telecoms & Media.


Ball Corporation plans to close its plastic packaging manufacturing plant in Brampton, Ontario.

Ball to close us plastic packaging plant


A security guard at Oliver High School was assaulted by at least one student this morning.

Security guard at Oliver High school assaulted


Lady Gaga wasn't always so confident with her sexuality - in fact she was even scared of sex.


GAC signed a sponsorship deal with QMMF for this week's 8-hour World Endurance leg.


China drew with World Cup quarterfinalis Paraguay 1-1 at an international friendly at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center here on Tuesday.

China draws with Paraguay 1-1 at friendly


GARDAÍ HAVE seized cannabis plants worth more than €300,000, bringing to €3 million the total value of cannabis plants seized since July.

Gardaí seize cannabis plants worth €300,000


SANTA BARBARA, Calif. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department tells Central Coast News that a train has hit and killed a pedestrian in the Santa Barbara area Tuesday night.

Train hits and kills pedestrian in Santa Barbara


Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is recovering in hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery on Saturday.

Amitabh Bachchan - Amitabh Bachchan recovering after surgery


Marvell, a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, this week demonstrated its AVANTA™ family of optical broadband access solutions for the entertainment industry in Hollywood.

Marvell demonstrates AVANTA optical broadband solutions for entertainment industry


Average CO2 emissions from new cars sold in the EU dropped by 5% last year, the biggest annual fall ever recorded, a report published today by the European Commission shows.

CO2 emissions from new cars in the EU dropped by 5% last year


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Chelsea are the biggest threat to his team's Premier League title defence.

Ferguson - Chelsea are our biggest threat


Facebook is revamping its Privacy Settings for its users.


BT claims it has identified a direct link between involving employees in climate change and improving staff engagement and retention.

BT identifies link between climate change and staff engagement and retention


Jagermeister donates $50,000 to the newly formed Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in conjunction with ``A Brother in Your Corner,'' the iconic brand's social responsibility campaign and consumer competition with legendary boxing trainer, Freddie Roach.

Jagermeister donates $50,000 to Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in


Wall Street extended its 2008 plunge Thursday, tumbling after a regional Federal Reserve report showed a sharp decline in manufacturing activity and as investors feared that downgrades of key bond insurers could trigger further trouble with souring debt.


Umar Gul has claimed that he saw England's James Anderson tamper with the ball in 2010.


With energy prices showing a notable increase, the Labor Department released a report on Wednesday showing that consumer prices increased in line with economic estimates in the month of November.

Consumer prices increase in line with estimates in November


Shoppers Drug Mart Corp., Canada's biggest pharmacy chain, said on Thursday its quarterly profit rose along with higher sales, especially in its non-prescription drug business.

Shoppers drug Mart profit rises on higher sales


ERNEST Borgnine, the beefy screen star known for blustery, often villainous roles, but who won the best-actor Oscar for playing against type as a lovesick butcher in Marty in 1955, has died.


In response to the article ``Restaurants can and should be working together'' My wife and I own and operate the Goderich Grill family restaurant, bought in 2007 and also lease the Maitland Dining Room located at the Maitland Golf Course.


The Flathead County Sheriff's Department is still trying to confirm whether or not some bones found near Glacier National Park are human.


The Sukkur Barrage is witnessing a highest flood tide with water level 11,15365 cusecs.

Sukkur Barrage witnessing highest flood tide


Orra, one of the finest diamond jewellery retail chains in the country, is set to expand in tier II cities.


Hollywood writers are ready to go back to work on your favorite shows.Members of the Writers Guild of America voted yesterday to end their three-month strike.


Of the multitudinous methods, drugs and therapies available in the market and on the internet, here are the top 10 natural ways to treat anxiety disorder.


The Damned United, starring Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Jim Broadbent, Stephen Graham and Peter McDonald, opens in theaters Friday, October 9.

The Damned United starring Michael Sheen in theaters October


The three teenagers charged with murdering 22-year-old Richard Bailey last October paid homage to guns, gangs and prison in rap songs and Internet posts -- and one spoke about the slaying on the street, authorities said Tuesday.


PopCap Games, the studio with a portfolio including Bejewelled and Plants vs Zombies, is being acquired for over $1 billion, according to TechCrunch.

Popcap being acquired for over $1 billion?


Medical supplies maker Boston Scientific issued a major recall after complaints that some units of its iCross Coronary Imaging Catheters dethatched inside of patients.


Former TV news anchor Don Cannon has been arrested in California for failure to report for sentencing in two separate cases of driving under the influence.

Former news anchor Don Cannon arrested in California


Exelon has said that it will seek an early site permit for its proposed Victoria, Texas, nuclear plant rather than a combined construction and operating license.

Exelon to seek early site permit for Texas nuclear plant


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing growing pressure to replace Rep. Charles Rangel, DN.Y., atop of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, but so far she's sticking with the embattled chairman.


Former News International chairman James Murdoch has arrived at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards, where he is to give evidence.


Randgold Resources maintained its focus on sustainable profitability based on continued value creation in 2008 to deliver another strong performance, according to the annual report published today.

Randgold Resources maintains its focus on sustainable profitability


PTI / New Delhi February 26, 2010, 18:01 IST Cement prices are likely to go up by around Rs 8-10 per 50 kg bag with manufacturers saying that they may pass on the burden of hike in excise duty proposed in the Budget 2010-11 to customers.

Cement prices likely to go up by Rs 8-10 per bag


The Upper Room, a family resources center serving southern New Hampshire, received a $7,500 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation for its Teen Information for Parents Success program.


China launched the experimental module to lay the groundwork for a future space station, underscoring its ambitions to become a major space power.


All EU citizens wishing to travel to Brazil for tourism or business will be allowed to enter the country without a visa for stays of up to three months, after two agreements were approved by the European Parliament on Tuesday.

EU citizens travelling to Brazil for tourism or business will be allowed to enter the country without a visa


Sri Lanka shook up the domestic cricket scene on Thursday by appointing a new panel to choose future players, following the national team's abysmal performance during their current tour of South Africa.


Inspector General National Highways and Motorway Police Zafarullah Khan has ordered that no overloading of passengers in public service vehicles would be allowed and strict action would be taken against violators.


The CPN-UML has intensified talks with other political parties to forge national consensus for the peace process and constitution writing.


Winners have been announced for the 44th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded ceremony broadcast LIVE tonight on the CBS Television Network from MGM GRAND in Las Vegas .

Winners announced for the 44th annual ACADEMY of country MUSIC AWARDS


Family members of a St. Paul woman killed along with her brother say she had asked for a police escort, but didn't wait for officers when retrieving her belongings from an apartment she had once shared with her husband and their children.

Family members of a woman killed along with her brother say she asked for police escort


Even as the Pakistan Cricket Board is trying to convince Sri Lanka Cricket officials to send its team for a full series to Pakistan later this year, senior Sri Lankan batsman Thilan Samaraweera has said that the terror attack on the team in Lahore in 2009 still haunts him.


Christian Bale has apologized for his potty mouth rant heard 'round the world.


Jon Gosselin walked out of a joint interview with Hailey Glassman in a taped segment which will air on Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday evening.

Jon Gosselin walks out of joint interview with Hailey Glassman


No more snow was expected for Johannesburg or the rest of the country, the SA Weather Service said today.


As the CEO of a company that proudly touts its products as eco-friendly, I am often asked by reporters, investors, and others, ``How do we know you aren't just Green Washing?''

How do we know you aren't just green washing?


``You can't cancel Halloween,'' Robert Haffler said.


Chaka Khan, Lulu and Anastacia have announced a collaborative tour of the UK, which they have titled Here Come The Girls.

Chaka Khan, Lulu and Anastacia announce tour


It has become a cliché to say that the US is in decline.


Ben Gurion Airport, Israel - Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Israel late Monday morning, for a five-day visit which will also take in the Palestinian areas.


Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf will definitely be arrested if he returns to the country, prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said in Davos on Friday.

Musharraf will be arrested if he returns:


CANADA'S federal government plans to challenge the contentious Canadian immigration board panel ruling that granted refugee status to a white South African who claimed persecution from blacks in his home country.

Canada's Federal government plans to challenge


A SOUTHGATE playwright has been shortlisted for a top national award for a play about white working class boys.

SOUTHGATE playwright shortlisted for national award


Nottingham Forest manager Alex McLeish has left the club after five weeks in charge citing differences with the owners over development strategy, the twice European champions said in a statement on Tuesday.

Forest manager McLeish leaves after five weeks


Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura won the toss and elected to bat first Tuesday in a World Cup warmup match against Ireland.

Zimbabwe wins toss, elects to bat in World Cup warmup match against Ireland


Scotland's all-time record points scorer Chris Paterson has announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

Chris Paterson announces retirement from international rugby


The Qatar Exchange keep upward trend for the fifth straight day yesterday adding 154.07 points or 1.79% to 8,779.49 points from 8,625.42 on Tuesday.


Christina Aguilera joins Muhammad Ali in a public service announcement to ask for donations for Hunger in Haiti.

Christina Aguilera and Muhammad Ali ask for donations


Chesapeake Energy Corporation, the second largest producer of natural gas in the United States announced the new rate for its $2 billion unsecured five-year term facility loan, arranged by Bank of America Corp., Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Jefferies Finance LLC.

Chesapeake Energy announces new rate for its $2 billion facility loan


Indiana schools could get some new tools on Wednesday to help meet the needs of students diagnosed with autism.

Schools could get new tools for students diagnosed with autism


WYRE Forest rock legend Robert Plant was honoured by Prince Charles today when he received a CBE.


Alec Baldwin has downplayed his brother Stephen's arrest on tax evasion charges, insisting the actor was taken into custody as part of a pre-arranged agreement with New York officials.

Alec Baldwin downplays his brother's arrest


Apple Inc. founder Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer whose gaunt appearance in the past year has alarmed the Mac and iPod lovers who look to him as an oracle, said Monday he has an easily treated hormone imbalance and will remain in charge of the company.

Apple CEO Jobs says he has hormone imbalance


Tucson police are searching for a man who stabbed another man at a Midtown bus stop Thursday right after the two argued while riding the bus.


Jet2.com has launched its shopping basket facility which allows customers to buy multiple flights and destinations at the same time whilst adding additional services such as Jet2plus and double legroom seats to their booking in one single payment.

Jet2.com launches shopping basket facility


Tigerpaw Software is set to launch mobile and cloud solutions for VARs and MSPs, President James Foxall told partners and customers during the 2011 Tigerpaw User Conference yesterday.

Tigerpaw launching mobile, cloud solutions for VARs and MSPs


Opera has launched its first fully open-source project by moving the Dragonfly debugging toolkit onto the BitBucket hosting service.

Opera launches first open-source project


A family's pet cat has been found cut to pieces at a Queensland primary school, sparking a search for the killers who may have used a chainsaw to commit the gruesome crime.


Ralph R. Roberts, consumer advocate and spokesperson for Federal Loan Modification Law Center, LLP, today revealed the top five do's and don'ts of loan modification.

Consumer advocate Ralph R. Roberts reveals the top five dos and don'ts of loan modification


Tiger Woods said he isn't going to be physically able to swing a club until 2009.

Tiger Woods says he won't swing a club until 2009


UK unemployment fell as the economy added workers at the fastest pace for 21 years, indicating a recovery in the labor market just as the government prepares to enact the deepest spending cuts since World War II. Unemployment as measured by International Labour Organization methods declined 49,000 to 2.46 million in the quarter through June, the biggest drop since 2007, the Office for National Statistics said today in London.

UK unemployment falls as economy adds workers


Foreign ministers of Turkey, Britain, US, France and Germany held a teleconference over Syria crisis on Monday.

Foreign ministers hold teleconference over Syria crisis


The Salvation Army will kick off its kettle campaigns for the holiday season in Elgin on Friday at noon in Carlton Rogers Park and on Monday at noon at Triangle Park in Carpentersville.


Construction is continuing on a new high school in Houston County, despite lower than expected sales tax revenue over the last year.

Construction continues on new High School in Houston


Milan transfer consultant and super agent Ernesto Bronzetti believes that Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho will join the Rossoneri this summer.


STAR Gold unveiled its riveting new brand logo with a fresh tag line ``Karo Dil Ki'', with World TV premier of actor Ajay Devgan starrer recent Bollywood blockbuster ``Singham''.


THQ has announced it has signed CrimeCraft, a MMO powered by Unreal Engine 3 and developed by Vogster Entertainment.


Historian Dame Judith Binney is in Auckland City Hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a truck on Friday night.

Historian Dame Judith Binney hit by truck


TiVo has hit back at Cisco, which issued its own legal challenges against the DVR specialist last week, by mounting its own legal counter-suits over IP rights.


Lowca were crowned division two champions and bagged promotion back to the top flight at the first time of asking yesterday.


A pilot was killed when a PAF fighter jet crashed during a training flight in the mountains of Uthal of Lasbela district on Wednesday.


John Duddy has ruled out a return to Ireland after his loss against Julio Chavez junior.

Boxer john Duddy rules out return to Ireland


Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey and his Stormont counterpart Conor Murphy are due to reveal the preferred route for a major road project in Northern Ireland.

Ministers to reveal route of road project


Back in May when Principal Steve Voshell requested an additional half-time teacher, kindergarten enrollment was thought to be up from about 120 in 2009-10 to about 140 for 2010-11.


84444.com has announced that unlimited text messages, text messaging marketing services, mobile coupons and many other mobile solutions are now available to radio stations across the country.

84444.com announces unlimited text messaging is now available for radio stations


Mohamed Massaquoi, a fifth-year wide receiver and a former second-round draft selection, agreed to terms to sign as an unrestricted free agent with the Jaguars on Friday, the team announced Friday afternoon.


``The Sensex climbed 440.1 points or 2.8% to 16,232.5 while the Nifty rose to 4,888.1, up 136.8 points or 2.9%. The Sensex has supports at 16,150 and 16,040 and resistances at 16,350 and 16,450. The Nifty has supports at 4,860 and 4,820 and resistances at 4,930 and 4,960.``

Sensex has resistance at 16,350 & 16,450:


Inflation rate will moderate in the coming months as a result of fiscal and monetary policies taken by the central government and the Reserve Bank of India, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said here Thursday.

Inflation will moderate in coming months: