A motorist involved in a fatal collision that killed a St. Helena cyclist on Deer Park Road last summer has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, according to court records.

Motorist charged with vehicular manslaughter


Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor has been arraigned on rape and prostitution charges in an assault on a 16-year-old runaway who police said was brought to his New York hotel room against her will.

Ex-nfl star Lawrence Taylor arraigned in


Long-term mortgage rates fell to record lows this week, following the drop in US Treasuries, according to Freddie Mac's weekly report.


China reported drops in emissions of major pollutants last year, according to a government report issued Tuesday.

China reports drops in emissions of major pollutants


However, as of late, a third option has started gaining more ground: electronic stimulation of the facial muscles is supposed to fight wrinkles and other signs of aging, a piece in the Daily Mail reveals.

Electronic stimulation of muscles to fight wrinkles


Cooperation of Ukraine with the Customs Union that consists of the Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan in ``3+1'' format preserves its urgency.

Cooperation of Ukraine with Customs Union in ``3+1'' format preserves its urgency --


11 Aug 2009, 1019 hrs IST, PTI The Indian rupee on Tuesday depreciated by 22 paise to 48.02 against the US dollar in early trade on expectations of more capital outflows and dollar demand from importers.


Understandably, it seems that defaulted property owners seek to 'beat the system' -a small amount of them do.

Defaulted property owners seek to 'beat the system'


Three crewmen were injured when a merchant tanker hit bad weather in the Pacific Ocean 700 miles south of Adak Island, according to the US Coast Guard.

Three crewmen are injured when tanker hits bad weather


Virender Sehwag could miss the Champions Trophy in September as he recovers from the shoulder injury that kept him out of the ICC World Twenty20.


The Wallabies have arrived in Paris looking to finish their spring tour with a confidence-boosting win over Six Nations champions France.


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation welcomes with appreciation the announcement that Botswana has been elected to the Human Rights Council, for the term 2011-2014 in elections held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA on Friday 20th May 2011.

Botswana elected to the Human Rights Council


The Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspended Syria on Thursday, August 16 saying the Muslim world can no longer accept a government that ``massacres its people'', further isolating the embattled regime, AFP reported.

Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends Syria


Tiger Woods, battling an injury and changing conditions at Merion, had two bogeys and a birdie Friday morning to complete a three-over 73, six shots behind US Open leader Phil Mickelson.

Woods battles injury, and changing conditions at Merion


David Cameron has met young entrepreneurs, including an Essex blind fitter, who have turned their lives around with the help of The Prince's Trust.


A Persian cat was turned into a giant furball after being neglected by its owners.


Two people are injured and at least six units are destroyed after an apartment fire at the Stony Point apartment complex Saturday morning.

Two people injured, at least six units destroyed in apartment fire


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Andy Dick pleads guilty to drug charge Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks Fri Oct 17, 5:38 pm ET AP --


A Vero Beach woman is charged in connection with the sale of 204 new, unopened video games, valued at $5,000, all apparently taken from local Kmart and Wal-mart stores, police said Wednesday.

Vero Beach woman charged in connection with sale of 204 video games


Google CEO Eric Schmidt, in an interview with Fox Business that aired on 9 June , dismissed Bing, Microsoft's new search engine, as largely more of the same from the Redmond company.

Google's Schmidt dismisses Microsoft Bing


Harvest Festival head honcho AJ Maddah has created an air of excitement with a single Twitter post that has led to speculation that either Radiohead or Coldplay may be making a cameo appearance at Harvest.

Will Radiohead or Coldplay make a cameo at Harvest Festival?


Most shut up shop but a handful of Queenstown restaurateurs still think it's viable to open on Christmas.


No terror attack can damage India's Bhakra dam, an Indian American engineer who built one of its two powerhouses has asserted after intelligence reports indicated the 225-m high structure was on the hit list of Pakistan-based terrorists.


Telecom regulator Trai today said it will review the registration process for consumer advocacy groups to bring in more transparency and facilitate more effective communication with them.

Trai to review registration process for consumer advocacy


Singer George Michael had come close to a nervous breakdown after his split with partner Kenny Goss, it has emerged.

George Michael 'came close to nervous breakdown after split'


FA chairman Lord Triesman has turned to David Beckham to help salvage England's flagging 2018 World Cup bid.


The US financial crisis has hit coffee sales at Starbucks, with an ``extremely challenging'' period forecast for fiscal year 2009, the company said Monday in its annual report.

Financial crisis hits coffee sales at Starbucks


From depletion in the fourth quarter of 2007, real inventory investment made a sudden reversal to a rebuilding of stocks in the first quarter of 2008.

Real inventory investment makes reversal


Ncondezi said it is taking a phased approach to developing its coal and power project in Mozambique.

Ncondezi takes a phased approach to coal and power project


Chinese equipment firm ZTE has announced what it claims is the world's first commercial LTE micro base station.

ZTE claims world's first commercial LTE micro base station


The Muhlenberg School District voted Wednesday to hire the wife of a school board member despite objections from another board member who said the move presented a conflict of interest.

Muhlenberg school District hires wife of board member


Brooklyn duo Sleigh Bells are coming to Dublin for their first ever Irish show next year.


Jockey Danny Nikolic has been suspended and fined $10,000 over his behaviour towards stewards at an inquiry on Oaks day at Flemington.


He scooped the £60,000 first prize for lifting the Cash Converter Players Championship at the Doncaster Dome UK The 44 year old Englishman won his first major after defeating the very competent Mark Webster 13-9 in a thrilling best of 25 legs 501 final.


Supermodel Heidi Klum has filed for divorce from her husband Seal two months after announcing their split.


http://www.GotEngines.com, the used engine retailer, is now shipping used Dodge engines for sale totally free of charge to US customers.

Http://www.GotEngines.com now shipping Dodge engines for sale free of charge


Several outlets are reporting today that Mel Gibson has split with his partner, and the mother of his five month old daughter, Oksana Grigorieva.


Eurostar resumed its high-speed rail service linking Britain, France and Belgium on Tuesday after a three-day suspension that stranded tens of thousands of travellers during the holiday season and left French President Nicolas Sarkozy indignant.


The prices of most of the vegetables remained stable in the 10 Sunday bazaars of the city while an increase was witnessed in fruits prices.


The world welcomed its symbolic ``seven billionth'' baby on Monday but celebrations were tempered by worries over the strain that humanity's population explosion is putting on a fragile planet.

The world welcomes its 'seven billionth' baby


President Barack Obama will visit a Master Lock factory in Milwaukee, Wis., on Wednesday to discuss the state of American manufacturing and the importance of ``insourcing'' jobs, according to a statement issued by the company.


Angry Monkey Entertainment announced that the comedy motion picture ``Baby on Board'' will premiere in digital, E-Cinema theaters in select major US markets on April 24.

Baby on Board - will premiere in digital, E-Cinema theaters


Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder, who has been battling knee injuries this week, returned to practice on Thursday after missing the previous day's workout.


Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage enjoys working with the latest special effects technology.

Nicolas Cage enjoys working with special effects


``I dont think I have the knowledge of technicality. But certainly in future, I would direct for theatre, but I am not looking to turn director for commercial films. I don't see myself directing films,'' Kalki told IANS.


The World Bank predicts the global economy will shrink this year for the first time since World War II, and sees trade at its lowest point in 80 years.

World Bank predicts global economy will shrink this year for first time since World War II


Willamette University will hold a press conference to introduce its new head football coach on Tuesday, January 17 at 12 pm in the Kremer Board Room in Ford Hall on the Willamette campus.

Willamette to hold press conference to introduce new head football coach


The LS Starrett Company today reported fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and full year financial results for the periods ended June 30, 2012.

The LS Starrett Company reports fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and full year results


--thebigword, the global top-20 interpreting and translation company, has doubled the size of its West Coast operation following major business wins.

Thebigword doubles its West Coast operation


A man walking on Pine Ridge Road gets hit by a mattress after it falls off a car.


THE minister for ``eco-towns'' has conjured up an improbable argument to counter her critics: concrete is good for the countryside.


Windows 7 public beta would be available in the market from Friday.


I do not have the right to a mistake, world figure skating champion Maxim Staviski told journalists after Wednesday's sitting of the Supreme Court of Cassation on the complaint against the custodial sentence of Burgas Court of Appeal, Focus News Agency reported.


Actor Sai Kumar is likely to contest assembly elections from the Bagepally constituency of Chikaballapur district.

Actor Sai Kumar to contest assembly elections


It has been revealed that he Crafar farming empire has been sold.


A snowstorm that may be carrying as much as a foot of snow swirled into Massachusetts this afternoon, while officials mobilized plows and salt spreaders to keep the roads clear.


Japanese Formula One driver Kamui Kobayashi said on Tuesday he would sit out the 2013 season after being unable to find a team to drive for.


Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria is set to play for Essex in Friday's County Championship match against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl while the England and Wales Cricket Board considers his appeal against the decision to suspend his registration.

Danish Kaneria is set to play for Essex against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl


On July 13-15, Armenian and Azerbaijani journalists will visit Javakhk region to familiarize themselves with the problems of Armenians and Azerbaijanis populating the region.

Armenian, Azerbaijani journalists to visit Javakhk


Holidaymakers have been warned about the dangers of malaria, after recent figures revealed that travellers are still falling prey to the potentially fatal disease.

Holidaymakers warned over danger of malaria


Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are getting romantic in the hilly and picturesque town of Manali.

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone get romantic in Manali


Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor can't wait for the preseason to start next month.


Online shopping is helping the high street to fight back despite a flood of retailer administrations since Christmas, new figures suggest.

Online shopping helping the high street fight back


Anthony Davis calls out Kobe Bryant on The Dan Patrick Show.


HE Qatar''s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani left Malaysia on Tuesday wrapping up an official visit.


ADRIAN Ernest Bayley has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges relating to alleged sex offences in the St Kilda area.

Adrian Ernest Bayley pleads not guilty to 12 charges


Through the end of March, the city is projecting a deficit of nearly $31 million.

City projecting deficit of nearly $31 million


Britain's retirement confidence has hit the lowest point in three years as research by Alliance Trust Savings show 43 per cent of the nation now doubt they will be able to enjoy a good retirement life.

Retirement confidence hits lowest point in three years


``The Judiciary is accountable for providing justice to the nation, especially helpless and deprived people of the country and it is working hard to meet the people's expectations, he said at his keynote address to the First Pakistan Judicial Summit on Criminal Justice System, Prosecution and Investigation organised by the Sindh High Court and Sindh Judicial Academy at a local hotel here. Chief Justices of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Islamabad High Courts; District and Session Judges from all over province, a large number of Additional District Judges, Civil Judges and Judicial Magistrates, representatives of districts bar associations and advocates were also present on the occasion. CJP said that the executive, legislature and judiciary should not interfere in the jurisdictional domains of each other, adding, an independent judiciary system is very important to execute the rule of law in the country for providing justice to the helpless and deprived people of the country. He said any developing society could not develop until the justice is not available. He said in those societies where uncertainty existed, disbelieve also occurred there and democracy also not rose up, adding, by such situation people ultimately suffered. The chief justice said the judiciary is the guardian of the Constitution and people's rights, adding the cooperation between bar and bench could be enhanced through academies. The CJ SHC highlighted the role, aims and objectives of the summit to further improve the functioning of the judicial academies. Later, the CJP launched the website of the Sindh Judicial Academy and the case flow management system kiosks of SHC. The website has especially be meant for the judicial officers while e-kiosks will made available to the public at various public points, specially at the premises of the courts so that they get information about the progress of their cases and other details. On the occasion, Chief Justice of Federal Shariat Court Justice Agha Rafiq Ahmad said in his speech that it was the responsibility of everyone person of the judiciary that he must got trust of people, adding, it could be possible when they would follow the law and the Constitution and provide justice without any discrimination. Chief Justice Sindh High Court Justice Mushir Alam said in his address that he believed this unique gathering of celebrities and leaders from Judiciary, Judicial Academies, legal fraternity, investigation and prosecution agencies had for the first time come at this platform. He said today's event would go a long way to establish more to eliminate inexperience and insufficiency amongst all the institutional partners responsible to dispense justice. Justice Alam further said that the bell for justice rings the moment crime is committed or and trust is breached, adding, in the criminal case it is activated by lodging first information report with the prosecution; then the is responsibility passed on to investigation and from there the ball ends up in the court of judiciary. He said it is common knowledge that whenever there is sensational crime it immediately attracts the attention of ever-live media and public at large. Public is now more conscious and expect that speedier then speedy justice is done and culprits be brought to book forthwith, he added.

Judiciary is accountable for providing justice:


Luxury home decor flash sale site HomeSav.com this morning announced that it has raised $1.2 million in seed financing from multiple retail angel investors and entrepreneurs including the Koffler family and the Metrick family.

Home decor flash sales site HomeSav.com raises $1.2 million


Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng will leave New York University, where he has been a visiting law scholar since his escape from house arrest last year, in the summer.

Chen Guangcheng to leave New York University


Simon Cowell will return to meet one of America's most loved animated family, The Simpsons.

Simon Cowell returns to meet the Simpsons


The Food and Drug Administration announced that it has cleared the first nucleic acid amplification test to diagnose the early stages of Q fever infections in military personnel serving overseas.

FDA clears first test to diagnose Q fever in military personnel serving overseas


Tim Hudson makes his season debut after undergoing back surgery, striking out six over five innings to collect the win


Madagascar has postponed indefinitely a referendum on its constitution as the new charter has not been completed, the head of the election commission said.


White British children are being outperformed at school by a wide range of ethnic minority groups, including Chinese, Sri Lankan and Nigerian youngsters, a leading think-tank has revealed.

White British children outperformed by ethnic minority groups


How does an actor prepare to become a character on the stage or screen and how does the art of improvisation contribute to their success?


Even though nearly every elected official was probably up until the wee hours this morning, the government's work continues.


The Arizona state schools chief said Wednesday that an ethnic studies program in Tucson is violating a new state law by advocating ethnic solidarity among Latinos and promoting resentment toward white people.

Ethnic studies program violates state law


The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation says it intends to eliminate the use of plastic shopping bags in its stores this fall.

Nslc to eliminate plastic bags this fall


Ian Thorpe has missed yet another final after bombing out in the 100m butterfly heats at the FINA World Cup short course meet in Beijing.


A 30-year-old Brooklyn man was convicted Friday for his role in a North Bellmore home invasion in which four residents were tied up during the early morning burglary.

Man convicted in North Bellmore home invasion


The BBC Trust said it was ``dismayed'' by what had occurred on Russell Brand's Radio 2 show, as complaints about prank calls to Andrew Sachs topped 35,000.


The Toronto International Film Festival, which has become an important platform for awards-seeking films in recent years, has announced its 2011 lineup.

Toronto International film festival announces lineup


On October 18th, 2011, SunPower Corporation unveiled a new concentrating photovoltaic system including single-axis tracking at the Solar Power International trade show in Dallas, Texas, United States.

SunPower Corporation unveils concentrating photovoltaic system


Sprint Nextel announced it will acquire Virgin Mobile USA for a total equity value of $483 million, which includes the value of Sprint's current 13.1 percent fully diluted ownership interest in the MVNO.

Sprint acquiring Virgin Mobile USA for $483 million


A large 1,300 foot long asteroid will pass between the Earth and Moon this evening, 8 November 2011.


``I'm incredibly addicted to her website GOOP,'' Lea told Access Hollywood's Maria Menounos on Tuesday morning.

Lea Michele: ``I'm incredibly addicted to GOOP!''


EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, most famous for playing Whitney Dean, is reportedly planning to try and launch a singing career.

EastEnders actress Shona McGarty planning to launch a singing career?


When Popular Mechanics put Macs and PCs in a side-by-side comparison test, Macs won, but not based on a reputation for ease of use.

Popular Mechanics puts Macs, PCs to test


This low is likely to bring rain to the upper North Island and and strong to gale southeasterlies to the far north.

Low to bring rain to the upper north Island


The Fond du Lac high school senior was expelled Monday for conduct endangering property, health or the safety of others, according to Pupil Services Director John von Tish.


Islamabad, Jan 6 Stating it was ``clear'' that the Mumbai attackers had ``links that lead to Pakistani soil'', senior US diplomat Richard Boucher Monday evening said Pakistan and India should cooperate in the probe into the carnage as each possessed ``pieces of the puzzle'' that could help find the perpetrators.

Mumbai attackers had links to Pakistani soil:


Police are appealing for information after a fire at an automotive business in south western Sydney this morning.

Police appeal for information after fire --


Somali pirates on Friday hijacked a yacht with four Americans aboard in the Indian Ocean, a non-governmental organization monitoring regional maritime activity said.

Somali pirates hijack yacht with four Americans aboard


Gabriel Heinze scored with a diving header in the sixth minute to give Argentina a 1-0 lead over Nigeria after 15 minutes.

Heinze gives Argentina 1-0 lead against Nigeria


The Powerball jackpot has grown to $305 million for Wednesday's drawing.


Violent storms swept through Chenango County last night, leaving downed trees and power lines in their wake.


What you eat before and after a workout is as important as the regimen itself...


Victorian school principals will vote on whether to take industrial action, including boycotting NAPLAN tests, as part of a pay and conditions dispute with the State Government.


Belgrade - Italian teams Juventus and Sampdoria were knocked out of the Europa League on Wednesday and holders Atletico Madrid were staring at an early exit after a 3-2 home defeat by Greek side Aris.


First-time Indian author Aravind Adiga, who spent part of his life in Australia, has won the Man Booker prize, edging out Sydney writer Steve Toltz for the prestigious literary prize.


Jurys Inns is calling for the hotel star rating system to be scrapped, claiming it is no longer relevant to the modern hotel customer.

Jurys Inns calls for hotel star rating system to be scrapped


A Pakistani man continues to be detained in Maine on an immigration violation while authorities investigate the attempted Times Square car bombing.


OmniSource Corp., a subsidiary of Steel Dynamics Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., has opened its newest metals recycling facility in Coldwater Township in south central Michigan.

OmniSource opens recycling facility in Michigan


DISCOUNT clothing chain Ethel Austin, which has stores in Blackheath and Cradley Heath, is under threat of closure after administrators were called in by the ailing retailer and its sister company homewares specialist Au Naturale.

Ethel Austin stores under threat of closure


AJ Burnett will start Game 4 of the ALCS for the New York Yankees as planned on Tuesday, despite speculation that CC Sabathia might come back on short rest.


President Barack Obama meets with world leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York.

Obama meets with world leaders in new York


American 400m runner Debbie Dunn has withdrawn from the Olympics after returning a positive drugs test.

Debbie Dunn withdraws from Olympics after positive drugs test


Prosecutions boss Vusi Pikoli lacked judgement in his work, the State said in Johannesburg at Friday's closing arguments in the inquiry into his fitness to hold office.


Telecom Italia successfully completed a seven-year EUR 750 million fixed rate bond issue offered to institutional investors.

Telecom Italia completes EUR 750 mln bond issue


Boris Berezovsky, the Russian oligarch who was found dead at his UK home on March 23, died from hanging with no evidence of a violent struggle, UK police said.

Berezovsky died from hanging, no struggle, UK police say


Several Senate Democrats unveiled their immigration overhaul proposal Thursday.

Senate Democrats unveil immigration proposal


New Zealand added its voice Friday to international concern about Zimbabwe, as Foreign Minister Winston Peters expressed fears that President Robert Mugabe and his ZANU-PF party were 'preparing to steal the parliamentary and presidential elections once again.

New Zealand adds voice to international concern over Zimbabwe


A New Zealand flag was stolen from the Cenotaph in New Plymouth on Anzac Day.


A China Grove man accused of murdering his girlfriend was arrested after authorities said they caught him hiding in the woods.

China Grove man accused of murdering girlfriend


On Monday, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution condemning the exactions perpetrated in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province, and demanded an immediate cessation of all violations of fundamental rights by the warring parties.

UN Human Rights Council demands immediate cessation of violations


An Afghan pilot shot to death nine Americans at Kabul Airport Wednesday, in a rogue incident that underscores the country's instability in the aftermath of the recent mass jailbreak at Sarpoza Prison.


An electrical problem is getting the blame for a house fire in Big Spring on Sunday.

Electrical problem to blame for house fire in Big Spring


Dani Reichenberger, franchisee of the restaurant, said Buffalo Wild Wings will open to the public at 11 am Monday.


At least 26 students were killed and 38 others injured, when a bus plunged into a river at Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan.

26 students killed, as bus plunges into river at Sawai Madhopur


The Deftones are left with a ``hole in their lives'' following the death of bassist Chi Cheng, who passed away on Saturday after being in a ``partially conscious state'' since his car crash in 2008.

Deftones left with 'hole in their lives' after death of Chi Cheng


Minnesota star forward Trevor Mbakwe has pleaded not guilty to a charge of violating a harassment restraining order.

Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe pleads not guilty to violating order


A killer whale grabbed and drowned a veteran trainer at SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla. As Kelly Cobiella reports, this is the third death of a person connected to this whale.


Urgent Care of Las Vegas, a well known one-stop health care solution provider has announced complete health care solutions for individuals and families.

Urgent care of Las Vegas announces complete health care solutions


The government of Sudan totally and absolutely rejects the indictment of President Omar al-Bashir by the International Criminal Court,President al-Bashir's special envoy to Ethiopia said yesterday.

Sudan rejects indictment of President Omar al-Bashir


Ocean Power Technologies Inc. has expanded its relationship with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. with the signing of a new contract to develop OPT's PowerBuoy technology for its application in Japanese sea conditions.

Ocean power Technologies expands relationship


Lake Worth residents say the most recent power outage in their city is commonplace.

Lake Worth residents say power outages commonplace


A suspect has been arrested and charged in the fatal stabbing of a man at 10120 Westview about 9 pm on Saturday.

Suspect arrested, charged in fatal stabbing at 10120 Westview


Business conditions improved in March, while confidence declined on higher interest rates and a stronger Australian dollar, according to National Australia Bank Ltd's monthly survey.


Microsoft is selling its digital ad agency Razorfish to French media company Publicis for $530 million in cash and stock, the two companies said today.

Microsoft sells its digital ad agency Razorfish


More than three years after a fatal shooting on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, a 29-year-old Warm Springs man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in federal court and is due for sentencing this fall, authorities said Wednesday.

Warm Springs man pleads guilty to manslaughter


Tim Floyd will stay on as Southern California coach, spurning an offer Thursday to become the basketball coach at Arizona.


The Chinese scrap market has generally followed a stable trend in the past week, though prices have been adjusted in some areas.

Chinese scrap market follows a stable trend


Presidential election candidate Tan Kin Lian will be holding an evening rally on Wednesday, August 24.


Worries on the European economy notwithstanding, IT industry is looking at Nordic countries for more offshore business.

IT industry is looking at Nordic countries for more business


There is no denying the fact that the markets have been at their best level since the past two years but it is expected that as the September series expired above 6,000 on strong put side, analysts are echoing the fact that the Nifty may get support at the 6,000 levels.

Nifty may get support around 6,000 level


Sudanese police fired tear gas and beat women protesting outside a Sudanese court yesterday during the trial of a female journalist accused of violating the Islamic dress code by wearing trousers in public.


A world-renowned sports psychologist is taking the Vancouver Canucks and one of its owners to court over allegations of wrongful dismissal and breach of contract.

Sports psychologist takes Canucks to court


The birth control shot Depo Provera offers a convenient alternative for a woman who doesn't want to remember to take a daily contraceptive pill, but it may impair her memory, according to a new research from Arizona State University.

Birth control shot Depo Provera may impair memory


Robert Pattinson bought a new acoustic guitar for a tramp, after seeing him busking with a battered old one.


Swiss artist Hans Josephsohn, known for subtle, roughhewn sculptures of bodies and faces that range from humorous to haunting, has died at the age of 92, according to Tribune de Genève.

Swiss sculptor Hans Josephsohn dies at 92


This time of year is All About Being Thankful For What We Have, while thinking about those who don't.


The Spanish Congress on Thursday passed a controversial labor reform legislation after the Socialist party remove most of the modifications made by the Senate.

Spanish Congress passes controversial labor reform legislation


Jennifer Lopez is being sued by her former personal driver ... who claims the singer's powerful manager Benny Medina HUMILIATED him ... and destroyed his career.


The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have claimed former LSU Tiger Chris Johnson off of waivers.


Ivan Nova will likely miss his next start after feeling tightness near his right shoulder in the sixth inning of Tuesday night's loss to the White Sox.

Nova may miss next start after feeling tightness near right shoulder


Tajik police have opened the doors to five new police stations which will handle only domestic violence incidents, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on Friday.

Tajikistan opens five police stations to handle domestic violence


Some 1,000 policemen have been deployed to protect Government House this morning after the Civil Court ordered protesters yesterday to stop using amplifier systems and blocking the roads.

1,000 policemen deployed to protect Government House


Islamabad, Feb 25 Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif Monday demanded transfer of power to the new government to be formed by majority parties.

Nawaz Sharif demands transfer of power to new government


TAOISEACH Enda Kenny has been sent letters written in blood and ``plastic foetuses'' by campaigners opposed to the Irish government's proposed abortion legislation.


The Indian government said on Friday that China must be sensitive to its concerns after reports that Beijing refused a visa to an Indian army general from the disputed Kashmir region.

India says China must be sensitive to its concerns


CHIEF Education Officer Peter O'Neil said yesterday that the principal of St Joseph College made some ``missteps'' when he allowed police officers to strip search pupils last Tuesday.


2010-05-18 00:18:42 - SaveYourOCHome: free Orange County homeowner solution seminars Saturday, May 22 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Thursday, June 3 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm to be held at the First Team Success Academy: 3785 Plaza Drive, Santa Ana.

Free Orange County homeowner solution seminars:


Artist and writer Sebastian Horsley died of a heroin and cocaine overdose, an inquest heard today.

Sebastian Horsley died of heroin and cocaine overdose


The Australian share market clawed back earlier losses to close flat as bargain hunters took advantage of oil-induced weakness to buy back into stocks.


The police are creating false evidence against the CPM leaders in the TP Chandrasekharan murder case, he said.


Sales letter software is a software which generates sales letters for you instantly and seamlessly.

Sales letter software, generates instantly and seamlessly


A new analysis has suggested that old growth forests are usually valuable ``carbon sinks'', and they continue to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and mitigate climate change for centuries.

Old growth forests are valuable ``carbon sinks''


Albania has registered some progress in the area of customs, says the European Commission progress report.

Albania registers some progress in the area of customs:


Vice President Joe Biden choked up while addressing US troops at Camp Victory in Iraq Thursday, MSNBC reported.


BOSTON Celtics forward Glen ``Big Baby'' Davis is out indefinitely because of an injured right hand.

Celtics' Glen Davis out with injured right hand


Consistency cost the Knights a close meet on Thursday as the Graettinger/Terril boys golf team fell to Harris-Lake Park 175-178 at Hillcrest Golf Course in Graettinger.


Girl group, SECRET is scheduled to play ball with the Doosan Bears against LG Twins on April 3rd at Seoul's Jamsil Baseball Field; the girls will throw out pitches and also be base runners.

SECRET to play ball with the Doosan Bears


Declan Kelly, the US economic envoy to Northern Ireland, has resigned from the job after less than two years in the post.


Jaipur , Apr 30 Three persons were electrocuted when they came in contact with a live high tension wire while travelling in a bus in Rajasthan&aposs Dungarpur district today.


Archer Daniels Midland Company /quotes/zigman/218265/quotes/nls/adm ADM +1.66% today announced it has acquired three grain elevators in Slovakia from the companies Palma Group as and Polnonakup Hont as The new assets are ADM's first in the country.

ADM acquires three grain elevators in Slovakia


The Hendersonville High School auditorium has been named after country star Taylor Swift.


In doing so the Lady Lions won their fourth straight spring championship in the Morris County Youth Soccer Association League.

Lady Lions win fourth straight championship


Filmmaker Ashim Samanta, son of noted director Shakti Samanta, says veteran actor Rajesh Khanna wanted his superhit movie Aradhana to be remade.

Rajesh Khanna wanted Aradhana to be remade


Pregnant Amanda Holden and daughter Lexi can't contain their excitement regarding the star's baby news, posing with a 'bump' sign on holiday in LA.

Pregnant Amanda Holden and daughter Lexi pose with 'bump' sign


Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal aims for a third Masters title for 2008 when he faces Nicolas Kiefer in the Toronto Masters final on Sunday.


A former Limestone volunteer firefighter has plead guilty to paying friends to set small fires so he could put them out.

Firefighter pleads guilty to paying friends to set fires


The slain 8-year-old Tracy girl Sandra Cantu died of ``homicidal asphyxiation'' with traces of a drug in her system, according to a minute-by-minute account prosecutors released today following Melissa Huckaby's sentencing to life in prison.


President Bush is scheduled to visit Oklahoma City on Friday to participate in a health-care discussion and attend a fundraiser for the Republican Party and John McCain's presidential campaign.


Scores of income tax payee, on Wednesday, deposited their returns with great ease at special counters set at Merchant chambers of commerce building.


Chivas USA signed defender Dan Gargan, a three- year veteran of Major League Soccer, on Friday.


Jennifer Aniston recently celebrated her 41st birthday in Mexico, and the former Friends star was photographed spending time in the sun with her Bounty Hunter costar Gerard Butler.

Jennifer Aniston celebrates her birthday in Mexico --


Former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic has asked UN judges to dismiss his war crimes case halfway through the trial.

Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic asks judges to dismiss his war crimes case


The good old wallet may become obsolete in the US within four years with people increasingly going for digital money, an e-payments company has claimed.


President Obama urged North Korea to end its ``belligerent approach'', as American officials sought to downplay leaked intelligence report.

Obama urges North Korea to end 'belligerent approach'


Not that one has anything to do with the other, but Kevin Eubanks coincidentally happened to pick today to announce that he'll be leaving The Tonight Show for good in six weeks.

Kevin Eubanks leaving the Tonight show for good


Former Australian tennis player Pat Cash thinks Swiss champion Roger Federer has become too predictable and monotonous in his game after winning 12 Grand Slams in five years.


A MOTHER and baby were involved in a crash on the A1123 between Earith and Haddenham.


``We feel Alshon has the best hands in the draft,'' Bears General Manager Phil Emery said.

Alshon Jeffery has the best hands in the draft, Bears say


A local family has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that their mentally challenged child daughter was sexually assaulted at work.

Family claims mentally challenged daughter was sexually assaulted at work


East Coast storage giant EMC has raised its bid for Data Domain, offering $33.50 per share in hopes of persuading the Santa Clara company's board to abandon a lower offer which it had previously accepted from rival storage company NetApp.


Senior Congress leader Vayalar Ravi said on Friday that he hoped that the differences with key ally DMK will be sorted out ``after discussions''.

Ravi hopes differences with DMK will be sorted out


Cuban dissident Guillermo Farinas is detained by security forces in Santa Clara, Villaclara province in central Cuba, around 280 km from Havana January 28, 2011.

Cuban dissident Guillermo Farinas is detain by security forces in Santa Clara


The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has banned inflatable rides at Roman Catholic church festivals, fearing the kind of incident in which a child was slightly hurt last weekend.

Archdiocese bans inflatable rides at festivals


Liverpool centre back, Martin Skrtel has stated that he feels Liverpool will not miss Fernando Torres, since Andy Carroll has replaced the striker.

Martin Skrtel will not miss Fernando Torres


AN increasing number of drivers are ``running on empty'' due to high petrol and diesel costs.Breakdown service Green Flag reported a 40% increase in its number of fuel-related call-outs in the second half of January, compared with the same period last month.A survey by the company showed that 48% of drivers had been dangerously close to empty or broke down before reaching the pumps at some point in their lifetime.More than a third of these incidents occured in the last three months during a period when the price of petrol at the pumps has reached record levels.The poll also showed that more than 30% of drivers had cut down on their motoring to offset rising fuel prices.But only 4% had taken up car-sharing and only 6% had bought a more fuel-efficient car.Of the 2,110 adults surveyed, those from Northern Ireland had the most fuel-related breakdowns, while younger drivers were the ones most likely to run out of petrol.Dan Robinson, head of Green Flag, said: ``There is no hiding from the fact that the constant rises in fuel are affecting drivers nationwide, with almost half now driving on empty.''

40% increase in number of drivers ``running on empty''


John Travolta has revealed he is a very easygoing dad and is prepared to support his children through anything.


The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority said it is mulling developing insurance products in vernaculars.

IRDA mulls insurance products in vernaculars


Gordon Ramsay saw his restaurant profits drop by 90 per cent, his accounts have revealed.


OIL prices edged higher today after OPEC's president rebuffed calls for the cartel to boost output and the dollar weakened on expectations the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged.


Not only is Penelope Cruz a talented actress but she is also one of the most beautiful women in the World, so it is easy to see why she has been chosen as the new face of Lindex fashion.

Penelope Cruz is the new face of Lindex fashion


Irish exports grew by 5% in the year, which was double the World trade growth, and shows a return to competitive strength in many sectors of Irish industry.


Breakbulk volume surged at the Port of Charleston thanks to a $23 million investment, announced the South Carolina Ports Authority.

Breakbulk volume surges at the Port of Charleston


The output of construction companies in Hungary has fallen an average 5%-40% over the past year, the Hungarian Association of Builders reported on Monday.

Output of construction companies fell 5%-40%


DUBAI // A Dh20 teddy bear has landed a student in court after prosecutors claimed he stole it from a shop window.


Over 700 MDMK workers observed a one-day fast at five places in the district, condemning the 'killings of innocent Tamils' in Sri Lanka.


Nirmal Bang is of the view that Reliance Capital is showing signs of revival and traders should buy the stock only if it holds above Rs 833.

Reliance Capital showing signs of revival:


A police dog searching for a handgun in a Massachusetts snowbank early Saturday accidentally pulled the trigger with his paw, discharging the weapon into a nearby house, authorities said.

Police dog searching for handgun accidentally pulls trigger


Montrose's 7th Judicial District will get a new judgeship as a result of legislation signed today by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.

7th Judicial District to get new judgeship


A 37-year-old Mesa man was arrested on suspicion of trying to assault his roommate with a sledgehammer, Mesa police reported Tuesday.

Mesa man arrested in trying to assault roommate with sledgehammer


It is a film that has been in the making for more than two decades and costs a whopping Rs 40 crores, but actor Salman Khan is unfazed while announcing that he is ready to take the blame if Veer fails.


COUNTRY music star Tim McGraw will tour Australia for the first time in September including a Brisbane show.


In a new report, a leading charity has warned that climate change could kill more than 400,000 children every year in the future because of floods and droughts.

Climate change may kill 400,000 children every year


Wappingers Falls woman was drunk, high in crash that killed her, cops say A Dutchess County woman was drunk at more than three times the legal limit and high on marijuana when she drove into a head-on collision in the Town of Poughkeepsie, killing her and injuring two others, police said.


Popular TV actress Tanaaz Currim, the latest contestant to be evicted out of reality show Bigg Boss 3 is so angry with co-participant, fashion designer Rohit Verma, that she wants to go back and slap him.


Kelly Windsor is all set to return to 'Emmerdale' and her comeback will cause chaos for Jimmy and Nicola King.


When do you know it's time to redesign your e-commerce site?


Former MLS standout Stuart Holden could be in line for a first team debut with his new club, as Bolton face Tottenham this Sunday in the FA Cup.


Oracle Corp., the world's third-biggest softwaremaker, agreed to buy BEA Systems Inc. for $8.5 billion in cash after a three-month fight, capitulating to the board's demands for a higher price.

Oracle oks buying BEA Systems for $8.5 billion


State Theatre will present the musical ``Fiddler on the Roof'' for three performances on Friday, Feb. 17 at 8 pm and Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2 and 8 pm A free pre-performance Insights is available at 7 pm before the Friday, Feb. 17 performance and at 1 pm before the Saturday, Feb. 18 performance.

State Theatre presents ``Fiddler on the Roof''


Three Australian activists are being held on a Japanese whaling ship and could face charges in Tokyo, an official for the Australian government has said.

Three Australian activists held on Japanese whaling ship


In just his third start since returning from major knee surgery, Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational in typically dramatic fashion today, sinking a clutch five-metre putt at the final hole to edge fellow American Sean O'Hair by one stroke.

Tiger Woods wins Arnold Palmer Invitational


Cattaraugus County voters, by nearly a two to one margin, approved a Republican-backed redistricting plan that will not take effect for four years.

Cattaraugus County voters approve redistricting plan


Raiders running back Mike Goodson is eager to face off against his former team this weekend when the Raiders take on the Carolina Panthers.

Raiders running back Mike Goodson eager to face former team


This week Angels Camp authorities arrested a Fresno man on sexual assault charges.

Angels Camp authorities arrest Fresno man


Morgans Hotel Group Co. announced today that the Hard Rock joint venture, in which the company holds a minority interest, has reached a settlement agreement with its lenders effective March 1, 2011.

Morgans Hotel Group announces Hard Rock joint venture settlement agreement


Kate Beckinsale caused controversy when she appeared on a US TV show without underwear.

Kate Beckinsale appeared on a US TV Show without underwear


Berlin - Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev criticized NATO and European Union policies towards Russia on Thursday, speaking on German radio.

Gorbachev criticizes NATO, EU policies towards Russia


BP and the plaintiffs in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill case have reached an estimated $7.8 billion settlement.

Bp, plaintiffs reach $7.8 billion settlement


Lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Friday said he will file a contempt of court case against Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh and police officials in connection with the controversial CD purportedly featuring his father and prominent jurist Shanti Bhushan.

Prashant Bhushan to file contempt case against Amar Singh


Police are investigating an overnight shooting and stabbing.

Police investigate shooting and stabbing


This is a discussion on Utica Mayor reconsiders city charter agreement with Time Warner within the Time Warner Cable forums, part of the All Other Cable and Satellite Providers category... ``Unless I can assure my residents that they will receive their local news and not Pennsylvania's, I'm going to be in contact with other signal providers.''


Three people were charged with aggravated burglary and theft charges after they reportedly entered a home on North Lee Highway earlier this week and took musical equipment and electronics as well as a number of other items.

Three people charged with aggravated burglary, theft


Cleanup began Saturday morning from Friday's damaging storms that struck multiple locations in the Chattanooga area.


Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said Thursday that the rule of law was essential for the survival of the government, assemblies and democracy.


A teenage driver has died after a two car crash on the A91 in Clackmannanshire on Sunday afternoon.


One man stabbed another at a San Ysidro trolley station in a Thursday night fight being investigated by a police gang unit.


US President-elect Barack Obama said India had every right to go after terrorists to protect itself like any sovereign nation, as the Bush Administration implored Pakistan to realise the ``seriousness'' of the unprecedented Mumbai terror attacks.


European stocks advanced, snapping the Stoxx Europe 600 Index's largest two-day drop in five months, after German business confidence climbed to a record high in January.


Actress Jennifer Kotwal, who is the latest actress to be linked with Kannada actor Diganth, has dismissed the reports saying she is officially single.


Republic Bancorp Inc. has declared a special cash dividend of $1.10 per share on class A common stock and $1 per share on class B common stock.

Republic Bancorp declares special dividend


IRVINE, Calif. Police say a Southern California fast food restaurant cashier repeatedly stole change from a mentally disabled woman.

Police say fast food cashier stole from disabled


A 45-day old panther cub which strayed into a residential locality on the city outskirts was rescued by forest department personnel.


American Eagle, which operates regional flights for American Airlines, said Monday that its March traffic rose 3.3 percent and its planes were more crowded than a year ago.

American Eagle, sister carrier to American Airlines, says March traffic rose 3.3 percent


On Thursday morning, reality television star Tamar Braxton gave birth to a baby boy.


Arsenal have money to spend on players in the January transfer window, says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal have money to spend in January, says Arsene Wenger


The bookstore, located just steps from the Water Tower campus, was originally set to close in January of 2010 because it was not meeting the company's profit objectives.


After repeatedly raising concerns over his personal safety since he expressed his wish to turn an approver, the accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, deputy superintendent of police NK Amin said before a court on Tuesday that he is not afraid of ``anybody''.


US President Barack Obama is set to sign a $787 billion stimulus bill into law after its approval by Congress last week.

Obama set to sign stimulus bill into law


Sir Elton John has revealed he'd love his son Zachary to have a little brother or sister, as he knows how hard it is to be an only child.

Elton John reveals he would love another child


Dover police are searching for a convicted sex offender wanted for failing to provide authorities with his new address after he moved.


Anti-Semitism has no place at rallies I have seen and heard the anti-Semitic members of the Occupy Wall Street crowd.


Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am says Cheryl Cole would have teamed up with Michael Jackson for a duet if he hadn't passed away.

Will.i.am says Cheryl Cole would have dueted with Michael Jackson


Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson arrived in Ivory Coast on Monday to reveal his squad for next month's World Cup.


They say that a little bit of what you fancy does you good, and this was especially true during the festive season.

A little bit of what you fancy does you good


The BC government and the provincial medical association have rejected a call for binding arbitration to resolve a labour dispute with anesthesiologists.

Government rejects arbitration in labour dispute with anesthesiologists


Two goats were stranded on a bridge for two days, according to Metro.


Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said Robbie Bach, the executive in charge of such products as the Xbox and Windows Phones, is stepping down.

Microsoft consumer Chief Robbie Bach steps down


Govs coach Rick Christophel preached discipline to his team after Monday's practice.


Shark attacks at Surfside Beach, Texas, leaving a teenager injured, but OK.


London girl group Miss Frank have been voted off The X Factor after a sing-off against hotly tipped Danyl Johnson which X Factor supremo Simon Cowell described as ``a total joke''.


FIREFIGHTERS are appealing for drivers to stop 'rubber necking' after rushing to deal with a car fire on the M4.

Firefighters appeal to stop 'rubber necking'


Maroon 5 have made pop chart history in America by becoming the first band to top 490,000 digital download sales in a week.


The 16-nation eurozone must have the option of expelling a member from the club if a country persistently breaks its rules, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said yesterday.

'Eurozone must have option to expel member'


BANGKOK -World No. 1 Rafael Nadal and US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro say they will play in the Thailand Open in September.

No. 1 Nadal, del Potro to play Thailand Open


Kathmandu, Sep 26 At a time the Maoists have said their former rebel fighters will be integrated into Nepal Army within six months, former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala has said the Nepal Army should not be politicised.


Runner batting for your quilted table runners is available at Country Creations and is a ``good thing'' because of its ease in use.


- President Obama is continuing to push his jobs plan and has called on Congress to pass it right away.


Miley Cyrus and boy friend in waiting Justin Gaston enjoyed the warmth on a sunny winter day grabbing some frozen yogurt.

Miley Cyrus and Justin Gaston enjoy the warmth


Son of the soil, the Right Honourable Sir Dennis Byron has been appointed as the new President of the Caribbean Court of Justice during the recent Caribbean Community Heads of Government Inter-Sessional Summit in Grenada.

Sir Dennis Byron appointed President of the Caribbean Court of Justice


The National Capital Region Police Office said yesterday that it will aim for zero crime incidents in all school and university areas in Metro Manila for the opening of classes this year.


Chatham Baseball & Softball, Inc., is announcing January open registration times for T-ball, baseball and softball.

Chatham baseball & softball, Inc., announces January open registration times


Some 200 Taiwanese gathered outside the Philippines representative office in Taipei on Monday to protest the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippines coast guard in disputed waters between Taiwan and the northern Philippines.

Taiwanese protest killing of fisherman by Philippines coast guard in disputed waters


A 65-year-old man from Oostzaan in Noord Holland has died after being tied up by burglars during a robbery at his home.

Man dies after being tied up by burglars


Construction sites are being put under the spotlight as part of an intensive inspection initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.

Construction sites being put under the spotlight


The Czech foreigner police detained seven refugees from Georgia, who attempted to illegally travel by car to Austria, during a random check in Mikulov Wednesday.

Foreigner police detain seven refugees from Georgia


Time is running out for Bayern and coach Louis van Gaal as the Bavarians cannot afford to drop any points in their Group A clash against Israel's Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday.


Travel to Canada by visitors from other countries edged up 0.4% in May over April as visits by Americans and other non-residents increased, Statistics Canada reported Thursday.


An Ottawa Hills police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting and paralyzing a man.

Ottawa Hills officer sentenced to 10 years in prison


In Romania, the credits taken by the population were on the rise in Q1, reaching 18.1% of GDP, 1% more than in Dec. 2007.

Credits taken by population on the rise in Q1


Google is set to make changes to its search ranking algorithm to combat the spate of links leading to malicious web pages appearing at the top of Google's search results, according to an inside source.


Central President, Tehrik-e-Istaqlal Rehmat Khan Wardag has said that PML-N is faced with political isolation, adding its recent controversial decisions on critical issues would further isolate it.


Saturday, June 28, 2008More troops return home from their duty overseas today.


Portsmouth 's board have pleaded to fans to stick with the club in the wake of Paul Hart's sacking.

Portsmouth board pleads with fans to stick with club


A man has been arrested after windows were smashed and a door badly damaged in Ewell.

Man arrested after windows smashed and door damaged


Lava flows from Puu Oo have reached the abandoned Royal Gardens subdivision, about 4.4 miles southeast of the crater, scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory report.

Lava reaches abandoned Royal Gardens subdivision


Actor Ashton Kutcher and his wife Demi Moore pose on the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the movie 'Happy Tears' at the 59th Berlinale film festival in Berlin.

Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore arrive for screening of ``Happy Tears'' in Berlin


FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank has kept its main interest rate unchanged at a historic low of 1 percent.

European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged


A democracy activist in Swaziland says union leaders have been arrested as they gathered for an anti-monarchy protest in the southern African country.

Activist in Swaziland says union leaders arrested


Dannii Minogue has confirmed that the rumours she and Louis Walsh have buried the hatchet are true.

Dannii Minogue & Louis Walsh 'bury the hatchet'


The future of Weymouth Pavilion will be decided at a meeting later.

Future of Weymouth Pavilion to be decided


Sen. Jeff Bingaman will retire from the Senate, a Democratic source with knowledge of Bingaman's plans confirmed Friday.


Although seemingly certain to be without some of their most celebrated stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez, who will be required for international duty, Alex Ferguson promised ``a stronger squad'' for the return visit of Manchester United to play in this year's pre-season Vodacom Challenge along with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.


Columbus Crew midfielder Kirk Urso died Sunday morning at a central Ohio hospital, and no cause of death has been determined, a county coroner said.

Columbus Crew midfielder Kirk Urso died Sunday at a central Ohio hospital


PHILIPPINE COCONUT oil exports fell for the third straight month last September amid weak demand and lower prices, preliminary data from the United Coconut Associations of the Philippines Inc. showed on Tuesday.

Coconut oil exports fall for third straight month in September


US media network IGN has appointed Casey Lynch as its new editor in chief, with Colin Campbell also taking on a new role as head of news and features.

IGN appoints Casey Lynch as editor in chief


The US Coast Guard repatriated 15 Haitian migrants Tuesday, after intercepting them aboard a boat Thursday.

Coast Guard repatriates 15 Haitian migrants


RIVERSIDE, Calif. A mail truck driver was injured Tuesday in a rollover crash on a Riverside County road, the California Highway Patrol reported said.

Mail truck driver injured in rollover crash


AP Technology Writer Instagram, the photo-sharing app that was created for mobile phones, is expanding to the Web.


Stephen Baldwin is reportedly set to plead guilty in a New York State tax case.


The European Union urged Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela Tuesday to avoid any escalation amid rising tensions in Latin America sparked by a Colombian military strike against rebels in Ecuador.

EU urges Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela to avoid 'escalation'


Flag carrier Air China said Wednesday it expected to return to profitability in 2009, helped by a recovery in domestic passenger demand and lower fuel costs.

Air China expects to return to profitability in 2009


The last day to register online or by mail to vote in the August primary is Saturday, July 18.

Last day to register to vote in primary July 18


An Oshkosh man was arrested for his fifth drunken driving offense after his pickup truck got stuck in a gravel pile.

Man arrested after truck stuck in gravel pile


AN Edwinstowe motorist died after losing control of his high-performance car and colliding with traffic on the opposite side of the road, an inquest was told.

Motorist died after losing control of car


A 28-year-old Rubidge St. man has been charged after police said he robbed a 20-year-old man of his bank card Monday night.


Airbus parent company EADS has reported a 72% jump in profits for the fourth quarter to 612 million euro and higher than expected revenues thanks to resilient air traffic and a strong order book.


Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has said that he admires Fernando Alonso of Ferrari the most amongst all the other drivers in the field because of his sheer speed.

Lewis Hamilton admires Fernando Alonso for his sheer speed --


Normal Police are investigating an aggravated criminal sexual assault Sunday morning in the 100 block of East Willow Street inside the victim's apartment.

Normal Police investigate sexual assault


A 48-year-old Cleveland man died Wednesday night after being stabbed at a home in Garfield Heights, police said.

Cleveland man dies after being stabbed in Garfield Heights


Jennifer Aniston has finally admitted on Conan O'Brien that she has had cosmetic surgery.

Jennifer Aniston finally admits to having cosmetic surgery


A Zanesville man is sentenced to two years in prison for an August stabbing in Washington Township.


Three Texas game wardens were hurt Wednesday in a plane crash near El Paso, according to reports.


World Health Organisation says, there are about 4,000 known chemicals in tobacco smoke and more than 50 of them are known to cause cancer in human beings.

There are 4,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke:


Congress today gave all credit to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the ruling Janata Dal -Bharatiya Janata Party combine's success in Bihar Assembly elections and said law and order in the state improved under his regime.


TR Knight is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his former Grey's Anatomy costar Katherine Heigl -- he wants a baby! ``I want a baby,'' Knight said on Tuesday's Ellen DeGeneres Show.


England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has declared himself fit for the first Ashes test in Cardiff next week.


The brain processes aggression as a reward, much like sex, food and drugs, which may help explain the interest in violent sports, a US study found.


NASA announced Monday it will launch the longest single space mission for an American astronaut in 2015.

NASA to launch longest space mission for us astronaut in 2015


North Canton resident and longtime basketball game official Joe DeRosa is one of 10 referees selected by the NCAA to work the Final Four in New Orleans beginning tonight.

North Canton referee Joe DeRosa selected to work Final Four


Former X Factor judge Tulisa has reportedly split from her footballer boyfriend Danny Simpson after a six-month romance.

Tulisa splits from boyfriend Danny Simpson


Kataeb party president Amine Gemayel said on Wednesday he was encouraged by the unchanged US foreign policy towards Lebanon.

Gemayel encouraged by the US foreign policy towards Lebanon


The Department of Health is consulting on final proposals to revise the governance of NHS charities, which would allow NHS bodies to create new independent charities that are properly independent.

Department of Health consults on the governance of NHS charities


A Stockton man pleaded guilty today to operating multiple marijuana businesses and cultivation sites, including four in Sacramento.

Stockton man pleads guilty to operating marijuana businesses in Sacramento


A Dublin man accused of murder told gardai he was with a married woman on the night of the alleged murder, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

'I was with a married woman on the night of murder'


A Mundelein man drowned while swimming with friends at Sylvan Lake near the north suburb this afternoon, authorities said.

Mundelein man drowns while swimming with friends


A Medina police officer is accused of raping a woman he pulled over on a routine traffic stop.


The Arizona Interscholastic Association will look into the possibility of high school baseball camps being used as a recruiting tool during Monday's executive board meeting, AIA attorney Mark Mignella said Thursday.

AIA to look into possibility of high School Baseball camps being used as a recruiting tool


Three Spanish aid workers were kidnapped in Mauritania on Sunday, officials said of an attack that will heighten security fears in the West African desert republic.

Three Spanish aid workers kidnapped in Mauritania


G8 leaders pledged $20 billion in farm aid to help poor nations feed themselves, surpassing expectations on the final day of a summit that has yielded little progress on climate change and trade.

G8 pledges $20 billion in farm aid to poor nations


London exchange student Meredith Kercher may not have been sexually assaulted on the night she was murdered, according to reports.

Meredith 'may not have been sexually assaulted'


China will toughen requirements for reporters by launching a new certification system that requires training in Marxist and communist theories of news, a media official said, citing problems with the current crop of mainland journalists.

China to toughen requirements for reporters


PORTSMOUTH, England -Portsmouth has offered new contracts to 10 players including David James, Hermann Hreidarsson and Nwankwo Kanu following its relegation from the Premier League.

Portsmouth offers new contracts to 10 players


Hawaiian Telcom filed for bankruptcy reorganization this morning, but the company says service will continue uninterrupted.

Hawaiian Telcom files for bankruptcy reorganization


February 14th, 2011 at 9:14 am Salt director Phillip Noyce is in talks to direct the action-thriller Hunter Killer.

Phillip Noyce in talks to direct Hunter Killer


Google shared one of the closely guarded secrets of its success with a roomful of developers Wednesday morning, revealing the tricks it uses to get Web pages to load in less than a second.


The Iranian nuclear scientist who sought refuge in the Pakistani Embassy compound in Washington has left the US and is on his way home to Tehran, Iran says.


The development of society depends on the quality of public administration, President Pranab Mukherjee said today.

Development depends on quality of public administration:


The Brazilian president has received the Olympic flag, as IOC boss Jacques Rogge warned Rio de Janeiro has to ``work harder'' to prepare for the Games.

Brazil's president receives Olympic flag


American Eagle has canceled all its flights out of Waco for the rest of the day due to weather, said Waco Regional Airport director Richard Howell.

American Eagle cancels flights out of Waco


Jammu and Kashmir government reconstituted the review committees for periodical review of the cases of suspension of officers of Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services and Jammu and Kashmir Police Services.

Government reconstitutes review committees


A national drug company is paying New Hampshire $1.2 million as part of a settlement resolving allegations that the company scammed state Medicaid programs.


The United States will spend another $1 billion on ingredients for a swine flu vaccine, US Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on Sunday.

US to spend another $1 billion on swine flu vaccine


Italian club AS Roma have agreed to loan right-back Cicinho to Villarreal, according to Spanish and Italian media reports on Thursday.

Roma agree to loan Cicinho to Villarreal


India will increase its oil and gas imports from Africa in the coming years to reduce dependence on any particular region, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said yesterday.


For the day Nifty is likely to edge higher towards the upper band of the rising diagonal at 3300-3330.

Nifty likely to edge higher towards 3300-3330:


World UN urged to help find missing Lankan human rights activists believed in military custody Colombo, Sat, 07 Jan 2012 ANI Colombo, Jan 7:

UN urged to help find missing Lankan human rights activists believed in ...


On June 21st, 2011 M + W Group GmbH announced that it will begin offering full customer support services through its subsidiary M + W Integrated Solutions GmbH.

M + W Group to begin offering customer support services


Baltimore Ravens running back Ricky Williams announced he will retire Monday after 11 NFL seasons.

Ravens running back Ricky Williams to retire after 11 NFL seasons


The Colorado State Forest Service, an agency of the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University, has received $10.7 million in stimulus funds to solicit proposals that will create and retain forestry-related jobs in Colorado.

Colorado State Forest Service receives $10.7 million in stimulus funds


Mutual funds that focus on small and mid-size stocks were at the top of the leader board in the first quarter.

Mutual funds focus on small and mid-size stocks


Switzerland trade balance for November narrowed to 2.14 billion from the revised prior surplus of 2.44 from 2.46 billion, we see that exports inclined to 1.6% from the upwards revision of 0.9% from 0.15 while imports fell to 0.6% from revised 1.0% from 0.6%.


Former Baltimore Ravens nost tackle, Brandon McKinney, is the latest ex-Raven to join his former defensive coordinator and new Colts' head coach, Chuck Pagano, in Indianapolis as he and the Colts agreed on a two-year deal Thursday, according to Jeremy Fowler of The St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Brandon McKinney is the latest ex-Raven to join Chuck Pagano in Indianapolis


The Bone Cancer Research Trust is calling for new treatments for bone cancers affecting children and young people.

Bone cancer research Trust calls for new treatments for bone cancer


Gossip Girl hottie Blake Lively looks absolutely gorgeous in pink and black on the December 2009 cover of Marie Claire, out on newstands November 10.


Retail solutions company UCS doubled bottom line profit during the first six months of the year, but says this was off a low base.


Bangladesh economy has performed reasonably well in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, reviews a prime trade body, pointing to the mixed performances in different sectors and sub-sectors.


LONDON // Mitchell Johnson smashed 43 from just 23 balls to take Australia to 249 for eight wickets in the second one-day international against England.


BofA/ML is out with a research report this afternoon, where it reiterates its Buy rating on Evercore Partners; it has a $37.00 price target on the stock.

BofA/ML reiterates Buy rating on Evercore Partners


Eni has announced a new giant natural gas discovery at the Mamba North 1 prospect, in Area 4 Offshore Mozambique, encountering a potential of 212.5 billion cubic meters of gas in place.

Eni announces new giant gas discovery Offshore Mozambique


Former soldier Kashmir Singh came in from the cold on Tuesday and credited his wife for his return to India after 35 years in Pakistani jails.


The Warrensburg school district has released the results of its second community forum that was on Feb. 27.

Warrensburg releases results of second community forum


Californians for Healthcare and Retirement Security's Dave Low argues public employees have taken substantial pay cuts to deal with budget crises.


Apple's iPad finally launches in the UK today, ending a four-month wait for those who have been looking to get their hands on the tablet PC since its official unveiling in January.


NAPLES, Fla. A construction worker was killed in southwest Florida when a forklift ran over him.


After the game, manager Robin Ventura revealed Paul Konerko is suffering from a mild concussion.

Konerko suffering from 'mild' concussion


Washington President Barack Obama unveiled a new national space policy designed to strengthen US' leadership in space and putting emphasis on greater cooperation with India.


Thousand of people turned out for early voting in Montgomery County this weekend as Ohio is among the swing states offering voters the chance to show up and vote in person before election day.

Thousands turn out for early voting in Montgomery County


Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd says a Vancleave man jailed on multiple felony charges is accused of sex crimes against two children, ages 1 and 2 at the time.


Laura Robson has split from her Croatian coach Zeljko Krajan after just nine months together.

Laura Robson splits from coach Zeljko Krajan after nine months


Rue McClanahan, best known for her role as Blanche on The Golden Girls, died Thursday in Manhattan at 76.


Two-time biathlon Olympic champion Magdalena Neuner says she will retire at the end of the season.


Deadpan Canadian comedian Norm MacDonald is coming to town for a performance at the Burton Cummings Theatre on Oct. 2, according to his official website.

Comedian Norm MacDonald is coming to town


Tata Motors is taking a minor price increase on the Tata Nano, effective from November 1 this year to partially neutralise the steep increase in input costs in the last two years.

Tata Motors takes price increase on Tata Nano


A new survey says, cigarette butts are the most littered item on our roadways and beaches, and besides the legal troubles you can get in to because littering is a criminal offense, it can also negatively affect our health.

Cigarette butts are the most littered item


Cisco has launched the new ASR 9000 series edge router that they claim will deliver a whopping six times the power offered by other products in the same category.


Ethiopia charged two Swedish journalists with terrorism Wednesday, the first formal charges levelled against them since their July 1 arrest near Ethiopia's border with Somalia.

Ethiopia charges Swedish journalists with terrorism


European Central Bank governing council member Axel Weber said the 'clear signal' the ECB sent to markets yesterday, that the current outlook on inflation is 'not acceptable', seems to have been 'well-understood'.

ECB's signal to markets seems to have be


Youview launched its streaming TV service in the UK today, combining UK Freeview channels with on-demand content.

Youview launches streaming TV service in the UK


Michael Jackson topped the Forbes list of dead celebrity earners this week for the second year in a row after the music of Jackson generated over $170 million in sales.

Michael Jackson tops list of dead celebrity earners


Italian property prices will stay low in 2012, according to Bologna based researchers Nomisma, who believe that continuing problems within the eurozone as well as the plans of the new government will continue to affect the market.

Italian property prices to stay low in 2012


The dollar rose against most major currencies in the past week amid comments from top US and euro zone economic officials, and weak economic reports.

Dollar rises against most major currencies in past week


Internet corporation Yahoo has reported a rise in revenues from the fourth quarter of 2012 to US$1.35 billion.


Salem, Sep 23 A 35-year-old mentally challenged woman was allegedly raped and murdered and her body dumped in a burial ground near here, police said today.

Mentally challenged woman raped and murdered


Gyllyngvase beach could lose its Blue Flag status if officials take advice given by pressure group Surfers Against Sewage.


Citigroup announced last week that it will sell its Brazilian credit card and consumer finance business to Banco Itaú Unibanco, Brazil's largest bank based on market value.

Citi sells Brazilian credit card and finance business


The brother of a man killed by a Martinsville police officer says his sibling had schizophrenia.

Brother of va man killed by police says had schizophrenia


In a rare event for a high-ranking city official, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will be ordered to give a deposition under oath in a wrongful termination case if a tentative ruling is allowed to stand Friday.

Sanders may be ordered to give deposition under oath


Families of British embassy staff are being evacuated from Iran amid escalating clashes between security forces and demonstrators protesting over this month's disputed presidential election, it was announced today.

Families of British embassy staff evacuated from Iran


The revived Sooty Show is heading to DVD next month, courtesy of Abbey Home Media.


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will hold a prop and costume sale just in time for Halloween on Saturday, October 25th at The Shakespeare Theatre's Main Stage at the FM Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey holds prop and costume sale


A clerk at a prosecutors' office in Tokyo evaded charges for stealing a bicycle while he was drunk after he apologized to the owner, prosecutors said.

Clerk at prosecutors' office evades charges for stealing bicycle after apologizing


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it has hit the gridiron around the nation with pink accents to traditional uniforms, including towels, shoelaces and even chin straps.

October Breast Cancer Awareness month hits the gridiron


Samsung announced today that it has reached a major milestone in global sales, with 300 million handsets sold in 2011.

Samsung announces 300 million handsets sold in 2011


In what seems to be a blockbuster trade, Philadelphia Eagles acquired linebacker, DeMeco Ryans, from Houston Texans on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, by compromising their fourth-round pick in the upcoming National Football League drafts in favour of the Texans.

Philadelphia Eagles acquire DeMeco Ryans from Houston Texans --


Marvel Comics heroes are to feature in a live arena show after the publisher entered a deal with Feld Entertainment.

Marvel Comics heroes to feature in live arena shows


Recruitment prospects are picking up across the private sector, particularly for professional and highly-skilled staff, according to a survey by the Harvey Nash and the CBI.


Gerakan is facing a dearth of qualified women candidates to contest in the coming general election, acting Gerakan president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon said Tuesday.

Gerakan facing dearth of qualified women candidates


A Russian airliner crashed in heavy fog and burst into flames just short of a runway in northwestern Russia, killing 44 people, officials said.


A two day seminar of professional work ethics aimed at senior government officials organized by the Public Service Training Institute of the President's Office with the technical assistance of the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation began on Wednesday.

Seminar on professional work ethics begins


- Cleveland Indians pitching prospect Adam Miller underwent reconstructive surgery Tuesday on his right middle finger.

Indians' prospect Miller undergoes surgery


On July 12, the baby face actor Chun Jung Myung joined Twitter.


Republican Mike Bishop, the former state Senate majority leader, filed a candidate committee Tuesday to run for Oakland County prosecutor on Nov. 6.

Mike Bishop to run for Oakland County prosecutor


British director and actor Richard Attenborough collapsed and was taken to hospital, a spokesman for the London hospital where he was being treated said early Sunday.

British director Richard Attenborough collapses, taken to hospital


JR Smith is suddenly getting minutes for the injury-depleted Nuggets and had 21 points and four 3-pointers on 7-of-15 shooting in Tuesday's loss to the Hawks.


President Asif Ali Zardari, while condemning the suicide blast at a mosque in Jamrud that killed dozens of faithful, said that the government was determined to defeat terrorism.

Government determined to defeat terrorism:


Lil Wayne and Birdman are being sued for copyright infringement relating to their Like Father/Like son project.

Rapper Lil Wayne and Birdman being sued for copyright infringement


Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralidaran, who left the field early in the World Cup quarter-final win over England on Saturday, is expected to be fit for Tuesday's semi-final against New Zealand.

Muralidaran expected to be fit for semi-final


Four Iron Age skeletons have been unearthed at the Olympic Park building site in East London, it was revealed yesterday.

Four Iron Age skeletons unearthed at Olympic Park building site


SAVILLS has been appointed to sell the Metquarter in Liverpool on behalf of the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, according to PropertyWeek.com.The 135,626 sq ft shopping centre was bought by Anglo Irish Bank Private Banking and Alanis Capital in August 2007 for around £90m which equated to a yield of 5%.


A Venetie woman charged in a fatal hit and run accident last year in Fairbanks has again failed to show up for court.

Woman charged in fatal hit and run a no-show


Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday said in unequivocal terms that 'no one has the power to dissolve the Assemblies'.


A person familiar with the negotiations says the NFL Players Association has returned to being a union and is negotiating the last terms of a new collective bargaining agreement.

NFL players Association returns to being union


Stoke have held talks with wantaway Rangers midfielder Jamie Ness about a move to the Britannia Stadium.

Stoke hold talks with wantaway Rangers midfielder Jamie Ness


The early voting period for next month's special gubernatorial election begins today across the state of West Virginia.


Former media mogul Conrad Black has been deported to Canada after being released from a Miami prison where he served three years for fraud.


Former Tory premier Sir Edward Heath, who died aged 89 in 2005, is to be honoured with a memorial stone at Westminster Abbey.

Edward Heath honoured with memorial at Westminster Abbey


Cyrus Mistry, the new chairman of the Tata Group, will formally take charge of his office on Monday, company sources said.


Kevin Federline has congratulated his former wife Britney Spears on her recent engagement to new beau Jason Trawick.

Kevin Federline congratulates Britney Spears on engagement


China will actively prepare new economic plans in the light of domestic and international developments, President Hu Jintao was reported as saying on Tuesday by state television.

China to actively prepare new economic plans -Hu


You could call it the ultimate of all pop quizzes; starting in September, Raytown high school students will undergo random drug testing.

Raytown students will undergo random drug testing


Mandatory challenger Milan Melindo is training to go twelve hard rounds against WBO flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada when they clash at the Cotai Arena of the sprawling Venetian Resort Hotel in Macau on July 27.


A report which appeared in Sunday newspaper Illum last March has led Finance Minister Tonio Fenech to investigate whether a Gozo Channel employee was given €60,000 worth of direct orders from the ferry service provider.

Gozo Channel employee given €60,000 in direct orders


Democratic National Chair Howard Dean, not Obama or Clinton, should drop out of the political derby.


UCLA quarterback Ben Olson broke his foot and will be sidelined for at least two months.


A couple was arrested for allegedly running an illegal abortion clinic in Bruma, Johannesburg, the SA Revenue Service said.


Live'' viewers got a treat when Christina Aguilera called in to ``Watch What Happens:

Christina Aguilera calls in to 'Watch What Happens:


Toro Rosso test driver Daniel Ricciardo will reportedly replace Narain Karthikeyan at Hispania Racing from the British GP onwards.


Dean Foods Company has appointed Scott Vopni as vice president and chief accounting officer, effective December 15, 2010.

Dean Foods appoints vice president and chief accounting officer


A woman in her 30s has died after being crushed under a horse in south-east Queensland this morning.


DES MOINES, Iowa Kia Vaughn scored 23 points to lead four players in double figures and Rutgers advanced to the round of 16 for the fourth straight season by beating Iowa State 69-58 on Monday night.

Kia Vaughn scores 23 points to lead Rutgers past Iowa State 69-58


Singapore share prices closed 0.28 pc lower Monday with little impetus for investors to step in amid worries over the impact of record-high oil prices on the economy, dealers said.


Houston Texans running back Arian Foster has improved to the point where he's expected to play in Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.


The Ocean City Nor'easters lost 3-0 to the Ironbound Express in a Premier Development League soccer game Wednesday at Carey Stadium in Ocean City.


Two-time MLS Cup Champion Houston Dynamo has called a Tuesday, March 9 press conference to announce a player signing.

Houston Dynamo to announce player signing


Metal superstars Metallica have recorded a full-length album with Velvet Underground legend Lou Reed.

Metallica have recorded an album with Lou Reed


The much-hyped film Vande Mataram is finally releasing tomorrow.


Pop singer Chris Brown has completed the domestic violence counselling course he was ordered to attend after pleading guilty to assaulting Rihanna.

Chris Brown completes domestic violence counselling


UPM, a provider of paper and forest products, in cooperation with TuuliSaimaa Oy, a wind power company, has established a wind power development company VentusVis Oy.

UPM establishes wind power development company


A Dubuque man is now charged with first degree murder and attempted murder in a stabbing earlier this month.


With just two days of campaigning left before polling day, two senior Cabinet ministers are urging the public to vote tactically.

Cabinet ministers urging public to vote tactically


Goldman Sachs upgraded Polycom from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $14.00 saying revenues and margins reach inflection point.

Goldman Sachs upgrades Polycom (plcm) to Buy


People belonging to various localities have demanded dengue spray as city district government Rawalpindi hollow claim regarding the anti dengue drive.Talking to APP, the residents of the different areas have complained against the inefficiency of city district government who were failed to fumigate their areas during anti-dengue drive.Muhammad Atif Chaudhry said that there was no spray in the locality of Dhoke Elhai Bukush as he was feared outbreak of dengue virus, the area is always neglected and cleanliness arrangment were not upto the expectation.

People belonging to various localities demanded dengue spray


Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas suffered a knee injury in the third quarter and will not return to the game against Arizona State.

Oregon qb Darron Thomas suffers knee injury


So who is Roland Burris, the man who will reportedly be appointed by Rod Blagojevich to Barack Obama's Senate seat?


Apple confirmed on Tuesday plans to build a ``green'' data center in Prineville, Oregon on a 160-acre plot of land that it purchased for $5.6 million.

Apple confirms plans for 'green' data center in Oregon


The Boy Scouts of America bowed to pressure and called for an end to its long-standing ban on openly gay youth members Friday, but the organization intends to uphold its ban on gay adult leaders.

Boy Scouts of America calls for end to ban on gay members


Two scandal-hit hospital trusts have been ordered to improve standards or face fines or even the closure of services under a new hard hitting system of regulation.

Scandal-hit hospital trusts 'ordered to improve or face fines or even closures'


A woman who survived a horrific plane crash tells how her husband's self-sacrifice gave her a second chance at life.


UK construction activity fell at its slowest pace for more than a year last month, with the rate of decline in the housebuilding sub-sector seeing the greatest deceleration, a survey showed yesterday.

Construction activity falls at slowest pace for more than a year


The Thang Long Royal Citadel has been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the UN cultural and scientific body, according to a statement on the government website Sunday.

Thang Long Royal Citadel named World Heritage site


However, recent studies have shown that some schools are neglecting arts education in favor of other core subjects, such as math and science.


India has lifted its ban on the export of wheat seeds, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade of the commerce ministry said.

India lifts ban on export of wheat seeds


LIBYA has exposed David Cameron as a show pony.


Top Gun 2 will be about computer geeks flying drone planes, director Tony Scott revealed.


A brigade of soldiers from the Southland will leave for Iraq today to work with State Department provincial reconstruction teams in the areas of economic, agricultural and community development, the US Army reported.

Brigade of soldiers to leave for Iraq to work on reconstruction


Tiger Woods used half a dozen other escorts, besides Jamie and Holly, according to Michelle Braun, who ran the escort service.

Tiger Woods used other escorts besides Jamie and Holly


Pakistani players may feature in this IPL as at least one of the franchises is keen to have their Pakistani sign-ups to play.


The only Blockbuster video store within 30 miles of Wheeling will close its doors for good on March 25, making way for Wheeling Firefighters Local 12's planned gambling parlor.

Blockbuster to close, making way for parlor


Otto Energy Ltd is pleased to announce that the Galoc oil field has recommenced production.


Hambantota, Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup finalists four years ago, will not take Canada lightly when they open their campaign in the 2011 edition at the newly-built Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium here Sunday.


Armenian people are not ready for compromises, former co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Kerry Kovano.

Armenian people 'not ready' to compromise


Charlie Sheen ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, has reportedly pleaded guilty to a cocaine drug charge today.

Brooke Mueller pleads guilty to drug charge


The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order on May 3, seeking to raise the fee for Amateur Radio vanity call signs.

FCC seeks to raise the fee for vanity call signs


``For today`s trade, Nifty is likely to trade in the range between 5,210 & 5,240 in the upper side and 5,150 & 5,120 in the lower side,`` said the broking house Indira Securities.

Nifty may trade in range of 5,210 & 5,240:


While the World Council of Churches and mainline Protestant churches in the US remain relatively silent about the ongoing violence against Christians in the Middle East, Christian Solidarity International rings the bell loudly by issuing a genocide warning.

Christian Solidarity International issues genocide warning


The death of a 35-year-old Yorkville father and his four-year-old son has been ruled a murder, suicide.

Death of father and son ruled a murder, suicide


A woman who ran out of gas on Deerfoot Trail in the middle of the night was hit by a car as she crossed the freeway with a jerry can of fuel just before 3 am Friday.


Socialite Kim Kardashian says she is proud to have built her own successful empire despite being born in an affluent family.


Internet explore 7 para windows xp: slightly, the life followed a monitor for ranchos and areas to analyse their data at state.


Pittsburgh Penguins president David Morehouse had a heart attack on Sunday morning at the end of the team's three-game swing through California.

Penguins president David Morehouse has heart attack


NASA killed a new X-ray telescope mission on Thursday, two years before its planned launch.


``I had a full discussion with Mr. Gignac on the economy and what we're defending,'' Charest said, noting Gignac told Le Devoir he will defend ``the position of the Quebec Liberal Party, the position of the Quebec government.''

Jean Charest defends by-election candidate Clément Gignac


Five German climbers have been killed in canton Valais when they fell while descending from the 4,010-metre-high Lagginhorn about 10 kilometres from the Italian border.

Five German climbers killed in canton Valais


The Better Bathrooms January sale has now been extended into February due to high demand.

Better Bathrooms January sale now extended


Gold hit a fresh record high on Wednesday, the eighth in the past nine consecutive sessions, riding on dollar weakness and market anticipation on more quantitative easing from the US Federal Reserve.


North Bridge Venture Partners, a leading multi-stage venture capital firm today announced that former Facebook vice president of technical operations, Jonathan Heiliger, has joined North Bridge as a general partner.

Former Facebook vp, Jonathan Heiliger, joins North Bridge as general partner


An economist at the nation's biggest home lender says a rate rise will be a ``50/50 call'' every month, and predicts the cash rate will be a 100 basis points higher by the end of the year.


Sandisk just launched two new flash drives, the SanDisk Ultra and the SanDisk Cruzer Edge.


Goodwill Ambassador for Women Empowerment Fiza Batool Gilani on Thursday said rapid population growth has a direct nexus with poverty, ill health and dilution of economic gains.

Population growth has direct nexus with poverty:


The Toronto Raptors sacked coach Sam Mitchell on Wednesday, one day after the National Basketball Association club suffered the worst defeat in club history.


Sharks hard done by during Origin period Updated: 05:54, Thursday May 17, 2012 Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan says he's disappointed by the NRL club's horror schedule during the State of Origin period, but is hopeful they can get through unscathed.


Fortescue Metals Group, Australia's third-largest iron ore producer, is in talks to sell magnetite iron mines to Chinese businesses, the company's CEO Andrew Forrest said yesterday.

Fortescue Metals Group may sell magnetite iron mines


Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.


Somali pirates on Monday released 22 crew members, including a Sri Lankan national, of a hijacked merchant vessel after ransom was paid to them, media reports said.

Pirates release crew members including Lankan national


Singer / songwriter Jessie J has revealed that she is bisexual because she wants to put an end to all the ``boring'' speculation that has surrounded her sexuality.


Nielsen Holdings NV, the television ratings firm is now in exploratory talks to sell its expositions business.

Nielsen Holdings selling expositions business


State-owned Indian Oil Corporation is losing Rs297 crore per day on selling diesel, domestic LPG and kerosene at government-controlled rates, a company official said.

Indian oil Corporation losing Rs297 crore every day


Halle Berry is reportedly back in court dealing with her child custody matter with ex Gabriel Aubry.

Halle Berry reportedly back in court over custody matter


THE re-establishment of the Iron Rhine, an historic railfreight route between Antwerp and Germany's Ruhr region, has come a step closer.

Re-establishment of Iron Rhine route comes step closer


There is no doubt that the treasure unearthed from the vaults of the Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram belongs to the State and the public, historian KN Panikkar said on Monday.


Toulouse beat Gloucester 21-17 in rugby's Heineken Cup today with a Clement Poitrenaud try after 73 minutes securing the win for the record four-time champion.

Toulouse beats Gloucester 21-17 in Heineken Cup;


Sources close to ModMyI have confirmed that the newly announced iPad will be soon available for Pre-Order.

Apple iPad will be available for pre-order?


A funeral is to take place Thursday for a Chesaning man who was pinned under a mobile home frame.

Funeral Thursday for man pinned under mobile home frame


Former Toronto Maple Leafs tough guy Wade Belak was found dead in a Toronto hotel Wednesday.


Five people, including three children, were killed in a landslide in the southern Philippines, police and local officials said Friday.

Five people killed in landslide in southern Philippines


Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are getting two brand-new sets of wings on Friday.


The Canadian dollar surged above parity with the US greenback Tuesday after the Bank of Canada opened the door to a June rate hike and the possibility that Canada will become the first G7 country to begin unwinding emergency lending rates.


A 4.2 magnitude earthquake has hit the Midwest overnight, with the quake shaking residents of Missouri and Illinois.


Adele has pushed her way back to number one with the BRIT Award winning album '21'.


If you ever wondered whether Gov. Pat Quinn would do whatever it takes to win re-election, all you need to do is look at his latest TV ad.


Several Muslim youths have been picked up for questioning following the serial blasts in Assam.


Sun Country Airlines plans to lease a Boeing 737-700 aircraft for use during its busy summer travel season beginning in the next few weeks, and as a result, it is recalling pilots affected by staff reductions in April to accommodate the newly increased flying schedule.

Sun Country Airlines to lease Boeing 737-700 aircraft


Gunfire was heard in the centre of Kabul on Saturday, a Reuters witness said, and an Afghan television station reported that insurgents had attacked a downtown police station.

Gunfire heard in centre of Kabul - Reuters witness


Nine persons were arrested for shooting at a student of Class 12 after he returned home from the gym on Monday night.


Paul Henderson, the former NHL player best known for scoring the winning goal against the Soviets in the 1972 Summit Series, has revealed that he is battling cancer.

Hockey hero paul Henderson battling cancer


AmResearch has affirmed its ``buy'' rating for Maybank with an unchanged fair value of RM10.40 per share.

Amresearch affirms 'buy' rating for Maybank


Emmy-winning actor Alec Baldwin, a star of NBC's ``30 Rock,'' was examined Thursday at a hospital after his daughter called 911, a law enforcement official said.

Alec Baldwin examined at hospital, daughter called 911


A GOLD Coast couple is taking on Facebook with Australia's first private social networking site, and software giant Microsoft is behind them.


Accounting body CPA Australia is pushing to be granted non-profit charity status, arguing its work educating the public on taxation matters entitles it to more generous tax treatment.


Christian and Muslim clashes in Egypt have left 12 people dead, 238 injured and two Coptic churches in Cairo burned, the state media reported.

Christian-Muslim clashes in Egypt leave 12 dead


President Barack Obama personally welcomed the Dalai Lama to the White House Thursday and lauded his goals for the Tibetan people, but he kept their get-together off-camera and low-key in an attempt to avoid inflaming tensions with China.

Obama welcomes the Dalai Lama to White House


A woman was robbed and sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Brookline Wednesday in the middle of the afternoon.

Woman robbed, sexually assaulted in Brookline


We are pleased to announce the 1st Annual I Wish I May I Wish I Might dinner event to benefit the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital.