8 December 2009 Verona Pharma plc Issue of equity to raise approximately GBP3 million The Board of Verona Pharma plc, the AIM quoted drug discovery company, is pleased to announce that it proposes to raise approximately GBP3 million, before expenses, at a price of 13 pence per share, via a placing arranged on the Company's behalf by Evolution Securities Limited and a subscription.

Verona Pharma plc - Issue of equity to raise approximately GBP3 million


South Indian actress Ranjitha, who was last seen in a small role in Mani Ratnam's film Raavanan, is making her big screen return in Mollywood with Puthumughangal.

Ranjitha to return to Mollywood with 'Puthumughangal'


Irish Open winner Shane Lowry announced he will turn professional on Thursday, days after becoming only the third amateur to win on the European Tour.


Well, his dream has come true and now the 29-year-old is off to Brazil to officiate at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Brazil.


Stuart Lancaster has confirmed he had held talks with Mike Catt over an interim coaching role on England's summer tour of South Africa and he anticipates finalising an appointment after the weekend.

Stuart Lancaster confirms talks with Mike Catt


Pakistan will host international cricket tours again but not in the immediate future, says International Cricket Council president David Morgan.


The Hornets ran out of gas late in Portland, falling to the Trail Blazers 99-93 on Thursday night.


What did Jesse Jackson really mean when he says Obama is ``talking down to black people?''


In this handout photo provided by the Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre, a rare white kiwi chick is seen only days after being hatched on May 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand.


A proposed North Dakota oil tax cut is raising concerns among state lawmakers.

Proposed North Dakota oil tax cut raises concerns


Lindsay Lohan has been rowing with a man on Twitter after he criticised a new photoshoot the star has done.


Liverpool has given Jay Spearing a new contract after the midfielder helped the team move up to fifth place in the Premier League table.

Liverpool gives midfielder Spearing a new contract


Turkey has increased its military presence, including tanks and ground-to-air missile batteries, along the Turkish-Syrian border after some border districts of northern Syria fell into the hands of Kurds.

Turkey increases military presence along border with Syria


During a media session yesterday for the $7 million Deutsche Bank Championship, to be held September 4-7 at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass., Leonard weighed in on the FedEx Cup event and other issues facing him and the PGA Tour.


Syrian rebels have taken full control of the Tel Abyad border gate on the Turkish frontier after battling Syrian government forces overnight, a Turkish official said on Wednesday, Sept 19.

Syrian rebels take control of border gate with turkey


Rep-elect Mark Sanford says he'll put the past behind him and work with fellow Republicans in Congress, even though the GOP establishment deserted him weeks before the special election in South Carolina.


``He is appearing in court again and will be applying for bail because the state said they have changed their stance and will not object to him applying.''


After surging nearly 175 points, the Sensex erased gains and closed 51 points lower, breaking a five-day upsurge, after S&P's warning that India may lose its investment-grade rating spooked investors.


Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has reached an agreement with Cape Wind to reduce the cost of energy from the proposed Nantucket Sound wind farm.

Coakley reaches agreement with Cape wind


Lifetime has picked up the drama Witches of East End, starring Julia Ormond, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Rachel Boston and Mädchen Amick, it was announced today by Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President, Programming, of Lifetime Networks.

Lifetime picks up ``Witches of East End''


Ruckus Wireless, the smart mobile networking company, has expanded its Asia Pacific operations with the appointment of five industry executives to its Southeast Asian team.

Ruckus Wireless expands Asia Pacific operations


Just a day after a water main break forced people in Bismarck to restrict their water use, there`s been another break.


Additional charges have been filed against a confessed burglar arrested on Dec. 28 in connection with a series of break-ins and attempted break-ins that took place in New Baltimore, the Greene County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.

Additional charges filed against confessed burglar


An angler has died after being swept into the sea off rocks, in Cornwall yesterday.

Angler dies after being swept into sea ;


UK special effects company Framestore is re-teaming with director Alfonso Cuaron on his 3D sci-fi ``Gravity'' movie, starring Robert Downey Jr. Framestore has now commented on the project, stating: ``Framestore is about to embark on one of its greatest challenges yet, ''Gravity`` is the next ''Avatar`` in terms of ambition.

Alfonso Cuaron's ``Gravity'' is the next ``Avatar''?


Business communications equipment maker Avaya has launched a new set of managed services offers for its partners.

Avaya launches new set of managed services offers


Stikeman Elliott LLP - FSA Chairman discusses UK regulatory changes In a speech Tuesday to the British Bankers' Association, Lord Adair Turner, Chairman of the Financial Services Authority discussed a new approach to regulation in the UK Specifically, Lord Turner discussed a ``major shift in philosophy'' towards a ``more pre-emptive and instrusive approach to supervision''.

Stikeman Elliott LLP > FSA Chairman discusses UK regulatory changes


Former SRS deputy leader Tomislav Nikolić says that he will probably form his own party.


China declared a ``people's war'' in Tibet yesterday following the biggest uprising against Chinese rule there in nearly 20 years, amid fears that dozens of people were killed in a violent crackdown.

China declares ``people's war'' on Tibet


The Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game on Tuesday night.

Detroit Tigers win their sixth straight game


Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou believes German midfielder Thomas Broich has had an immediate impact on the A-League so far.


Construction of Trakiya motorway is according to the standard, Minister of Regional Development and Rosen Plevneliev said at a press conference for results from the samples of the material used for the construction of Trakiya motorway, FOCUS News Agency reporter announced.

Construction of Trakiya motorway is according to standard:


VICTORIA'S growth will stagnate and debt will soar over coming years, potentially triggering a review of the state's prized triple-A credit rating.


A Fort Collins man has been cited for allegedly starting the Hewlett fire with an alcohol-fueled camp stove.

Fort Collins man cited for starting Hewlett fire with camp stove


Social gaming firm Zynga could be worth as much as USD1bn, despite ongoing controversy about the way it makes money.

Social gaming firm Zynga may be worth USD1bn


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Serbia reached the Hopman Cup final on Thursday despite losing 2-1 to Belgium in their final round-robin series.


Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, D Subbarao said on Tuesday that India's food inflation was fanned by change in dietary habits.

Food inflation fanned by change in dietary habits:


Aberdeen Latin America Equity Fund, Inc., a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of July 31, 2011.

Aberdeen Latin America equity Fund, Inc. announces performance data and portfolio composition


Jiminy Peak in Hancock, Mass. has been sold to CNL Lifestyle Properties Inc. of Orlando, Fla.


UK GDP suffered its worst quarterly fall since 1958, falling 2.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2009.

GDP suffers worst quarterly fall since 1958


New research from the USA, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that some anaesthetic agents could exacerbate pain by stimulating nerves to cause irritation long after the end of surgery.


Vung Tau, Vietnam, will host the first international kite festival, a 5-day event starting on March 26 th .

Vietnam to host first international kite festival


Bond was set at $250,000 Wednesday for an El Dorado man who had been wanted by local authorities on charges stemming from two incidents, one in which a man was severely injured, that involved guns.


A freight train derailed in New Orleans East late Monday afternoon, prompting officials to close a local street.


TV presenter Jonathan Ross, who presented his own chat show, Radio 2 show and film review programme, says he quitting the BBC.


A state Senate committee is considering a bill that would require Missouri first graders to take a gun safety course.

Should Missouri first graders take a gun safety course?


Melbourne, March 15 McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton Saturday took pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Hamilton takes pole for Australian Grand Prix


The head of a major South African mining union threatens to bring the country's economy ``to a standstill'' and demands a meeting with President Zuma, ramping up the rhetoric in a long and heated conflict between labor and the government.


RUSSIA have qualified for Rugby World Cup for the first time in their history following their 21-21 draw with Romania in the European Nations Cup in Sochi on Saturday.


The earthquake struck about 34 miles west of Dalbandin in Pakistan at about 52 miles deep.


Cable & Wireless Communications, the British telecoms group that operates in the Caribbean, Panama, Macau and Monaco & Islands, said it would halve its dividend this year because of continuing difficult trading conditions in the Caribbean.

Cable & Wireless Communications to halve dividend


Although it has still yet to be confirmed, a clearly pregnant Isla Fisher stepped out in California yesterday to take her daughter Olive to a dance class.

Isla Fisher takes her daughter Olive to a dance class


CORAL bookies on Nottingham Road in Ilkeston has been targeted for a third time by attackers.


An international survey has revealed that Italian food is now the world's favourite.


The NBA reinstated Chris Andersen from a drug suspension on Tuesday, and the New Orleans Hornets will have the first chance to sign their former player.

NBA reinstates Chris Andersen from drug suspension


A leader of Mexico's powerful Gulf drug cartel, Ezequiel Cardenas Guillen, also known as ``Tony Tormenta,'' was killed in a shootout with soldiers in northeastern Mexico, officials said.

Leader of Mexico Gulf drug cartel killed in shootout


Two men have been charged following an alleged armed robbery at a hotel in Sawtell overnight.

Two men charged following an alleged armed robbery - Sawtell


A Gastonia woman is accused of blasting another woman with pepper spray and hitting her in the head.

Gastonia woman accused of blasting woman with pepper spray


iCRco, a manufacturer of innovative digital x-ray solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company, for its computed radiography systems.

'ICRco signs distribution agreement with GE Healthcare'


A 25-year-old Bloomington man questioned about a report of shots fired now faces drug and weapons charges related to two incidents Tuesday.


UAE is complying with the international laws and initiatives according to the preliminary reports received, Navi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said.


First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has paid tribute to the Welsh Guards, who returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan in October.

First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones pays tribute to the Welsh Guards


Charles Haddon, lead singer of the up-and-coming UK synth pop trio Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, died after Friday, after jumping from a telephone mast behind the stage at Belgian music festival Pukkelpop, reported the NME.

Ou Est Le Swimming Pool singer dies by jumping on stage


POPE Benedict XVI got a rock star welcome today when he visited a seminary outside New York to bless some 50 disabled children and their caregivers and attend a youth rally.


The OptiSystem 8.0 delivers new features which address the design of advanced passive optical network architectures using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, optical coherent systems, and injection locked Fabry?


Radiant Power Corp. is expanding in Manatee County and plans to add 26 jobs over the next five years.

Radiant Power Corp. expanding in Manatee County


A Cumbrian brewer has hit out at the Portman Group, despite agreeing to a request to change one of its bottled beer labels.


One of my Texas Star hibiscus plants had a bloom with six petals.

Hibiscus plant has bloom with six petals


Study gives new hope on cerebral palsy Updated: 04:43, Thursday April 19, 2012 A new treatment has helped rabbits born with cerebral palsy regain near-normal mobility, offering hope of a potential breakthrough in treating humans with the incurable disorder, researchers say.


he died late Thursday or early Friday outside Washington, DC at the age of 73.

Civil rights leader Lawrence Guyot dies at 73


Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has cancelled her plans of celebrating Christmas in Sydney after her role in Australia was panned by critics.

Kidman cancels plans to celebrate x-mas in Sydney


French car manufacturer Renault is to launch a new 2.3dCi diesel engine that will be used to power a host of Renault-Nissan Alliance vehicles in the future.


TWO sailors aboard a Singapore-flagged tug boat have been kidnapped by pirates in the Straits of Malacca.


A violent storm has swept across southern Romania, killing one person and uprooting hundreds of trees.


The head of the state, Nursultan Nazarbayev, visited the leading industrial enterprises of the East Kazakhstan region, ``Kazakhstan Today'' agency reports citing the president's press service.

Nazarbayev visited leading industrial enterprises of East Kazakhstan region


A woman has been charged with stalking Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton.

Woman charged with stalking Lakers' Luke Walton


A teen girl was shot in the neck during lunchtime at a North Carolina high school in Fayetteville on Monday, WRAL.com reports.

Teen girl shot in neck during lunchtime at North Carolina high School


Villagers at South Harting have been shocked by the sudden death of a 73-year-old neighbour whose body was found in the River Rother at Midhurst.


Police in Schuylkill County are investigating a report of attempted criminal homicide, assault and more.


Very Berry is the hot colour palette for this Autumn/Winter season and there is a shade to suit all skin tones and hair colours from the lightest shade of strawberry to darkest blackberry.

Very berry is the hot colour this season


The Iowa National guard broke ground Monday on a new readiness center that'll be located near the airport in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa National Guard breaks ground for readiness center in Cedar Rapids


The personal details of thousands of people in Leicester were stolen when a laptop was taken during a burglary, a public services provider has said.


Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is worried that South Africans are not saving enough for rainy days.


A Sydney man accused of murdering his sister and father in their Randwick home in 2009 has told a court he would give his own life to bring them back.

'If I could give my life to bring them back I would':


Two young men were stabbed in the early hours of this morning in central Slough.


Police have recovered a $3,200 engagement ring after it was swallowed by a man during an alleged attempted jewellery shop raid.

Police recover engagement ring swallowed during raid


The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety recently released 3 ways technology can help nurses spend more time at patients' bedsides.

3 ways technology can help nurses spend more time at patients'' bedside


Mir Hossein Mousavi, the defeated presidential candidate who has become the focus of the Iranian opposition, announced his new political party Saturday.


State Sen. Rod Skoe, DFL-Clearbrook, will hold several town hall meetings today in the Senate 2 district.


WASHINGTON ― Amtrak reached a deal with its union, averting a possible strike at the end of this month, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Amtrak reaches deal with union, averting strike


The SCTE is reorganizing its board of directors, reducing the number of directors and re-jiggering how those directors get either elected or appointed.


3 Feb, 04:16 - Tom Jones has revealed that he has stopped dyeing his hair ahead of his forthcoming tour.


Apple today released iTunes 11.0.4 which fixes an issue that may cause iTunes to quit if you switch between wired and wireless syncing.


Microsoft has confirmed at E3 that YouTube and Live TV will be coming to the Xbox 360 later this year.


THE West Gate Bridge will be completely closed to traffic in both directions next week for the first time since its construction in 1978.


John Deere is expanding tractor production in Russia, and the company's Waterloo operations will benefit, at least in a secondary fashion.


The Helsinki, Helsinki-Malmi, Turku, Lappeenranta and Uti airports closed again at 3 pm on Wednesday, reports the Finnish aviation authority Finavia.


Pakistan Thursday said that it was in a process to develop a roadmap to move forward its strained relations with the United States.

Pakistan developing roadmap for relations with us


Barbara makes landfall in SE Mexico; significant rainfall and life-threatening mud-slides and flash-flooding possible.


Poland will drop its veto on the start of talks on a new European Union -Russia agreement if the 27-member bloc agrees to include energy security on its agenda with Moscow, Poland's foreign minister said.


A Dorset man tipped off police about a cannabis factory in Verwood after taking the keys to a van used by men he saw entering an empty house.

Dorset man tipped off police about cannabis factory


A FORMER finance director for Enfield Council has been jailed for four years after he admitted conning £500,000 out of the authority.


A Parker petroleum products company has been hit with a $55,000 fine by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Arizona Attorney General's Office for air quality and waste violations.

Parker company hit with fine for air violations


Base metals were trading lower Monday pulled down by arbitrage selling because of the price differential between the London and Shanghai markets.


KOBE Bryant scored 41 points and made 15 of 17 free throws as Los Angeles beat Denver 103-97, snapping the Nuggets' 16-game home win streak and taking a 2-1 playoff series lead.

Kobe Bryant scores 41 points as Los Angeles beat Denver


Islamabad 35 Afghans Arrested in Kashmore, Police and the Rangers attacked two passenger buses in Kashmore detained for 31 Afghan nationals, including eight women and three children.


Carrie Fisher has revealed she was ``delusional'' and ``trying to survive'' during her recent bipolar breakdown aboard a cruise ship where she alarmed guests with her strange behaviour.

Carrie Fisher was 'delusional' during bipolar breakdown


Texas Instruments said it has agreed to buy competitor National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion.


DENVER Denver police say they are investigating a possible cyanide poisoning at a hotel about four blocks from the Colorado State Capitol.

Police investigate possible cyanide poisoning


Swiss lawmakers approved a UBS AG tax treaty, ending a two-year legal battle with the US that threatened the bank's American operations.


Simon Cowell says he wants to be frozen when he dies in a process known as cryonics.

Simon Cowell wants to be frozen when he dies


Brent crude oil prices fell below $100 a barrel for the first time in five months on Tuesday on expectations that Opec would leave formal output targets unchanged and as Hurricane Ike's threat to US Gulf of Mexico energy infrastructure receded.


Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, the Conservative Party's co-chairperson, called on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif at his Park Lane residence on Monday, and reiterated her party's stance on promoting relations between Pakistan and the UK.


Creation @ Weber Shandwick will launch on Wednesday at Manchester town hall, and aims to design and produce 'smart experiences' for the agency's clients and their audiences, using design, live, motion content and digital build as its four areas of production expertise.

Creation @ Weber Shandwick to launch in Manchester


International box-office smash Iron Man will hit new heights when it's launched into outer space this month.


Actor Rupert Grint misses being on the set of Harry Potter because it had become his second home.

Rupert Grint missing the sets of Harry Potter


Two women on their way from South America to New York City were caught attempting to smuggle cocaine inside a most unusual place: their hair weaves.

Women attempt to smuggle cocaine inside their hair weaves


FORMER ALL BLACKS great Jock Hobbs died in Wellington today at the age of 52 after battling leukaemia.


The development of new microcameras may lead to disposable endoscopes, according to a news release from Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration in Berlin, Germany, which has developed the devices with Awaiba GmbH.

Microcameras may lead to disposable endoscopes


China has warned against military activity in its exclusive economic zone, ahead of weekend war games.


By News Staff IndySportsNation NFL owners are starting to make plans for a possible player lockout next season.

NFL owners making plans for possible player lockout


Salt Lake City-based Fishbowl, the developer of inventory management software add-ons to QuickBooks, is looking for standalone users who need inventory management software, the firm reports today.


Scarlett Johansson will make her Broadway debut opposite Tony Award winner Liev Schreiber in a revival of Arthur Miller's A View From The Bridge in December.


THREE Polish fishermen were in ``imminent danger'' when they were rescued after getting into difficulty off the coast of Cushendall.


Two children are missing after a house fire in Victoria's west.


Feds pledge $469m to improve NSW piping Updated: 16:51, Sunday June 10, 2012 NSW irrigators will benefit from almost half a billion dollars from the Commonwealth to improve piping and water saving measures along the Murray-Darling Basin.


The US Senate approved a sweeping aviation blueprint on Monday that accelerates the multi-billion dollar overhaul of the air traffic control network.


CARLA BRUNI finally showed off her baby bump in Deauville, France, the Daily Mail reports.


Patti Smith said she canceled her Chelsea Hotel concert because the tenants didn't want her to play.

Patti Smith cancels Chelsea Hotel concert


As an independent voter for most of my adult life, I'd like to extend an enthusiastic invitation to state Rep. Andy Nu ez - join the nonparty.


A state Supreme Court jury was seated today in the trial of a former Hilton funeral director charged with removing body parts from cadavers without permission of next of kin.

Jury seated in trial of funeral director


The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office has identified the man found dead inside a burning car as Christopher Campbell.


Police believe a would-be thief was scared away by security during a break-in early Monday.


Manchester City has fired manager Mark Hughes and appointed former Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini as his successor.


Motown drummer Uriel Jones, whose hard-driving funk propelled classic tunes by the Temptations and Marvin Gaye, died in a Michigan hospital on Tuesday after suffering complications from a heart attack, a family member said.

Motown drummer Uriel Jones dies in Michigan


After most recently starring in 'Pain and Gain' and the upcoming 'Snowpiercer', Ed will be returning to the stage alongside Bill Pullman in 'The Jacksonian'.

Ed Harris returning to the stage with Bill Pullman in 'the Jacksonian'


Authorities say a man has been found dead inside a burning home in Oklahoma City.


Indiana money manager Marcus Schrenker was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison today in Pensacola on charges that he deliberately crashed his plane to fake his own death and flee financial ruin.


Interior Minister Rehman Malik, who is in Jeddah on a two-day official visit, on Saturday met Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, and discussed bilateral relations during the meeting.

Rehman Malik meets Prince Saud Al-Faisal


Winsted has rejected all proposed town charter changes, by large margins with the proposal to switch from a town manager system to an elected mayor being rejected by almost 1,000 votes.


A 20-year-old youth was burnt to death by unknown people here on Monday.


AMY Childs looks a little tubby as she poses in a bath at the launch of her new jewellery range.

Amy Childs looks a little tubby as she launches jewellery range


PREMIER Anna Bligh has spoken for the first time about Gordon Nuttall's criminal conviction, saying she is 'appalled` at the former minister's behaviour.

Anna Bligh appalled at minister's behaviour


With the state budget still unresolved, California Governor Schwarzenegger today declared a fiscal emergency, and ordered new measures to save money.

Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency


IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today published the first report measuring the amount of sustainable investment in the Middle East and North Africa, The report found that while current volumes are small, there is scope for much greater sustainable investment in the region.

IFC report measuring the amount of sustainable investment in the Middle East and North Africa


By Frank Smith '' Malky Mackay believes centre back Dale Bennett now looks ready for the Championship after ``lacking experience'' in the past.


Manchester United have signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines for an undisclosed sum that could help the Premier League club's parent company reduce some of its mounting debt.

Man United sign a deal with Turkish Airlines


Tamil Nadu government on Thursday said its Karnataka counterpart is not ``cooperating'' in establishing four hydro electric power stations along the Cauvery river, while the Centre remains indifferent on the issue.


A Burr Ridge man was charged Thursday with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an incident that occurred in the village on April 29.


A Hazel Crest man has been charged with the early morning Labor Day murder of his girlfriend.

Hazel Crest man charged with murdering girlfriend


Qatar does not import meat and livestock from South Africa, where cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been reported, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning has said.

Qatar does not import meat from South Africa


the simple Ego in the representation to which all connection and separation, which what happens if a young person takes viagra thought, relate, is of itself important.

What happens if a young person takes viagra


Sydney Pollack, the film director whose hits covered the 70s and 80s, died Monday of cancer at age 73, according to the New York Times.


Seattle Police Chief John Diaz announced his retirement Monday after more than two and a half years on the job and more than 30 years with the Seattle Police Department.

Seattle Police chief John Diaz announces retirement


Republican presidential nominee John McCain has backed alternative bailout plan for the US economy.


A hiker was injured Sunday afternoon when he fell over a waterfall on the Big Creek Trail.


Drivers who over-rev their engines could have their cars taken off them under a new scheme by Grampian Police.

Drivers who over-rev their engines may have cars taken


North Korea will shut down universities for the next 10 months to force students to work in factories, the construction sector, and farms, reports the Daily Telegraph.

North Korea shuts down universities for 10 months


FIREFIGHTERS were called to a house in Meadow Close, Stratford-upon-Avon, last night when a man in his 70s collapsed whilst he was cooking in his kitchen.

Firefighters called after man collapses while cooking


Kerala is the only state in the country which saw a surge in growth of investment projects during the implementation stage in the last quarter of 2011-12 fiscal as compared to the previous three quarters, a study has shown.

Kerala sees growth in investment projects:


Despite various foreclosure prevention efforts and moratoriums, national foreclosure filings increased 6% in February from January, according to RealtyTrac, an online marketplace for foreclosure properties.

Foreclosure filings increased in February


A lawyer and researcher at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics says a new legal and ethical framework needs to be placed around the donation and banking of human biological material, one that would more clearly define the terms of the material's use - and address donor expectations before research begins.

New legal, ethical framework needs to be placed around banking of human biological material:


Shots were fired near the French embassy in Yemen on Tuesday, the foreign ministry said, after a car bomb attack on France's embassy in Libya wounded two French guards and caused extensive damage.

Shots fired near French embassy in Yemen


The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index shows home prices in 20 cities across the country rose one-percent in May.


More Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, as jobless claims rose by 20,000 to 457,000 from a revised 437,000 the prior week, Labor Department figures showed today in Washington.


Forest City Enterprises Inc. said it has sold two properties in what it considers ``non-core'' markets.

Forest City sells two properties in 'non-core' markets


ESPN's Todd McShay reports that USC LB Brian Cushing ran a 4.69 forty at the Trojans' Pro Day.


Lifetouch Inc. has bought Olan Mills Inc., the second competitor the Eden Prairie-based photo company has acquired this year.


An East Camden man was shot to death in front of his home early yesterday, police said.

East Camden man shot to death outside his home


During its recent crackdown, Federal police has arrested six anti-social elements red- handedly.

Federal police arrest six anti-social elements


Malaysian vehicle importer Weststar has agreed a deal to rescue British van maker LDV, an industry source said on Tuesday, but was in talks with the British government on short-term funding.

Weststar agrees to deal on rescue of British van maker LDV


Kettering Town have signed former MK Dons, Cardiff, Torquay and St Johnstone midfielder Nick McKoy.

Kettering sign former MK Dons midfielder Nick McKoy


Bret Michaels' Career Will Suffer If He Really Did Cause Miley Cyrus' Parents' Divorce, Image Experts Tell Us!

Bret Michaels' career will Suffer if he...


Chesapeake Energy CEO and co-founder Aubrey McClendon will retire April 1, the company announced today.

Chesapeake energy's Aubrey McClendon to retire


A Bangor flight headed to Florida Monday was diverted to Virginia, and a man escorted off the plane.


The cover of the latest People magazine shows Aiken holding his infant son, Parker Foster Aiken, with the headline: ``Yes, I'm Gay.''


Film actor Raza Murad is planning to visit Ajmer dargah to seek blessings on his birthday on September 23.


Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma today said that ``stimulus package'' to the industry would continue in spite of robust recovery over the past one year.

'Stimulus to continue despite robust recovery'


A 15-year-old teenager has died after he/she fell from a rope swing in the park Knole, in Sevenoaks in Kent.


Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird has been voted the NBA's Executive of the Year, becoming the first person to win that award, plus the league's MVP and Coach of the Year honors.

Larry Bird voted NBA Executive of the Year


An Indian man was killed and three others injured when an unstable steel structure collapsed on the audience attending a music festival --

Man killed as steel structure collapses at music festival


ROME Italian police arrested scores of suspected mobsters Tuesday, including three top fugitives believed linked to the gangland-style slaying of six African immigrants near Naples, authorities said.

Italy arrests scores of suspected mobsters


A new poll released by Rasmussen Reports shows that Republican incumbent Rick Perry holds a modest lead over Democratic challenger Bill White again this month in his bid for an unprecedented third term as governor of Texas.

New poll shows Perry has lead over White


Police today appealed for information about a serious traffic accident in Tsuen Wan this morning in which a 37-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured.

Police appeal for information on serious traffic accident in Tsuen Wan


Would you believe Naomi Campbell is somewhat getting bald!


Shimla, Oct 13 Pakistan is being given ``too much'' time and importance in India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said today, adding he would not wish to talk about that country even for ``five minutes''.

Pakistan being given ``too much'' importance in India:


Citigroup raised its 2011 and 2012 EPS estimates for Visa and maintained its hold rating and $88 price target on the stock.

Citigroup raised its 2011, 2012 EPS estimates for Visa (v)


When asked Monday why he shaved the beard he's had for as long as anyone remembers around Albany, he joked it came down to ``more cutbacks.''


European leaders are warning that the euro zone debt crisis could spread like a bushfire beyond Greece.

Debt crisis 'could spread like bushfire'


A prayer vigil is to be held outside the army barracks in Antrim where two soldiers were shot dead.


American judoka Nicholas Delpopolo has been disqualified from the Olympics after failing a drugs test, the International Olympic Committee says.


The state Health Department 'continues to throw money out the window,' Controller Thomas DiNapoli said, noting his office pointed out a similar snafu 10 years ago.

State Health Department 'continues to throw money out the window':


Child abuse rises in recession, a new study from Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington shows.


Australian singer/songwriter Washuntara will perform Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Founders Hall of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes.


Five-time heavyweight champion of the world, Evander Holyfield, will be proving that he really is the ``Real Deal'' by promoting revolutionary poker site RealDealPoker.com.


Purnia, Sep 26 Four policemen were today held hostage by tribals who were protesting administrative action for ``illegally'' encroaching on a land in Parora village of Purnia district.


A Fresno gay rights activist was arrested today in front of the White House during a protest against the military's ``don't ask, don't tell'' policy, according to a national magazine's web site.

Fresno gay-rights activist arrested at White House


Reports from the camp of the senior female national team say the Super Falcons will face a tough test when they confront Nassarawa United in a friendly match on Friday.


DAKAR, Senegal Senegalese voters are choosing a new legislature just months after a major presidential election.


The Panama Canal has been nominated for the 2013 Prince of Asturias Award under the International Cooperation category in recognition of its service to the maritime industry, international trade and being a symbol of peaceful understanding between countries.

Panama Canal nominated for 2013 Prince of Asturias Award


The opposition parties in Malaysia have failed to carry out their duties in a pragmatic and objective manner in providing a check and balance in the administration of the country.

Opposition failed in carrying out duties --


Ten more dead birds tested positive for West Nile virus this week, bringing the year's total to 29 positive birds, San Diego County Vector Control officials reported yesterday.

Ten more dead birds test positive for West Nile virus


Capello, who is already on six million pound-a-year, got a one million pound bonus by qualifying for the World Cup.

Capello gets one million pounds as bonus


Vic Wunderle of Mason City won the gold medal in archery Sunday at the eighth World Games.


India recorded the highest rise in natural gas output worldwide in 2009 after Reliance Industries' ( Get Quote ) eastern offshore KG-D6 field came into production, global energy giant BP Plc said.

India records highest rise in gas output worldwide


Britain is to outlaw a radical Islamist group that threatened to march through the town where UK troops killed in Afghanistan are honoured.

Britain to outlaw radical Islamist group


About 149 illegal racers ticketed by police during operation which held by Polda Metro Jaya since August 1-10, 2011.


Usher has revealed that he made Justin Bieber wait to audition when they first met.


US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama had breakfast with US troops in the Afghan capital on Sunday and talked about their experiences in the country that has seen a sharp rise in violence this year.

Obama breakfasts with US troops in Afghan capital


Wasp3D, a networked-based interactive, real-time 3D graphics solution provider, will unveil its latest version - Wasp3D 2009 at Nab show in Las Vegas.

Wasp3D to unveil latest version at Nab show


A new Ontario Provincial Police forensic identification services unit officially opened in Thunder Bay today.


The Ulster team to play Bath in Round 3 of the Heineken Cup at Ravenhill this Saturday, 11th December kick off 1.30pm has been named.

The Ulster team to play Bath at Ravenhill this Saturday, 11th December kick off 1.30pm


Facebook announced it will be buying Instagram for $1 billion in cash and stock, reports Business Insider.

Facebook to buy Instagram for $1 billion


TIGER Woods will apologise for his past behaviour and discuss his future at a meeting in Florida on February 19, according to his agent.

Tiger Woods 'to apologise for behaviour'


Slovakia were leading Italy 1-0 at half time on the final match day of Group F in their game at Ellis Park on Thursday leaving world champions Italy rock bottom and Slovakia in second of the virtual standings after 45min.


CEMEX UK, building materials provider, supported the latest Metropolitan Police cyclist safety event held at Trafalgar Square in central London yesterday by providing one of their logistics fleet vehicles.

CEMEX supports latest Metropolitan police cyclist safety event


The programme of provincial meetings for the preparation of civic education campaigns, aimed at collecting contributions for its implementation in the forthcoming legislative elections, proceeds Tuesday in the southern Bié province.

Meetings on preparation of civic education campaigns proceed Tuesday


An ex-NFL cheerleader named Elizabeth Garner, 42, was arrested after she offered a 12-year-old boy to have sex at a family party at his parent's house Murfreesboro, Tenn. according to media reports.


A fifth person has been sentenced in a turtle skin smuggling case that involved a man who made boots for world leaders.

Fifth person sentenced in turtle smuggling case


President Barack Obama, in his first major military decision, has ordered 17,000 more US troops to Afghanistan to tackle worsening insurgent violence, the White House said on Tuesday.

Obama orders 17,000 US troops to Afghanistan


It was reported on August 12, 2012, that Jennifer Aniston is engaged to marry Justin Theroux.

Jennifer Aniston engaged to Justin Theroux


In a bid to deal with the economic slowdown and cope with the scenario of a steep fall in sales, the machine tool manufacturing sector has sought sops from government agencies.

Machine tool sector seeks sops from government


Winter fuel price ``misery'' has started today for around 2.5 million households, according to uSwitch.com.


The Middle East is expected to require Dhs44bn in new power projects per year until 2020, according to recently published reports, in order to address the average 6% growth in regional demand for electricity within the next 11 years.

Middle East expected to require Dhs44bn in new power projects per year until 2020


Korean mobile handsets giant Samsung Electronics on Thursday launched its much-awaited smartphone Galaxy S III in the Indian market and said the company had targeted 60 percent share of the Indian smartphone market in 2012.

Samsung launched smartphone Galaxy S III


The unemployment rate edged up slightly to 7.9 percent in January as the economy added 157,000 jobs in the month.

Unemployment edges up to 7.9 percent as economy adds 157,000 jobs


A century after his death, Mark Twain remains censored, and uncensored.

Twain remains censored -- and uncensored


Japanese automaker Nissan is recalling more than 600,000 vehicles to fix potential problems on the lower steering column joint and shaft, and the positive battery cable terminal.

Nissan recalls more than 600,000 vehicles


British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Gibson today expressed his sadness over the violence and the number of senseless and unnecessary deaths that have taken place across Bangladesh over the past few days.

High Commissioner expresses sadness over the violence and deaths


A group of dental students are on a mission to Cambodia this summer and are looking for donations of dental equipment to take with them.


The Senate confirmed Timothy Geithner as Treasury secretary late Monday, while President Barack Obama's economic team grappled with ways to tackle economic woes on multiple fronts, from a worsening recession to failing banks to the millions of US homeowners facing foreclosure.

Senate confirms Geithner as Treasury secretary


Flights at Bristol International Airport were disrupted briefly when a light aircraft had to make an emergency landing on the main runway.


Synchronica plc the international provider of push email, instant messaging and social networking services, announces, further to its announcement of 24 December 2010, that following approval by the TSX Venture Exchange on 5 January 2011, the Company has acquired the remaining interest in iseemedia by way of an amalgamation, such that iseemedia is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Synchronica acquires remaining interest in iseemedia through an Amalgamation


CBS News has confirmed that Don Hewitt, the founder and executive producer of ``60 Minutes,'' has died at the age of 86.

Don Hewitt, creator of ``60 Minutes,'' dies at 86


Washington Republican presidential candidate John McCain is calling for Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens to step down.

McCain calls for Sen. Ted Stevens to step down


Spanish second division club Murcia fired coach Javier Clemente and replaced him with Jose Miguel Campos.


India's aviation regulator on Friday said it was starting financial surveillance of all airlines as it doesn't want them to compromise on safety because of a cash crunch, Director general civil aviation EK Bharat Bhushan told reporters.

Dgca starting financial surveillance of airlines


I agree with Maureen Dowd in her recent op-ed piece, ``Making ignorance chic,'' but I would take it one step further -- stupid has become the new smart.


The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is proposing that water valuations are carried out to help manage water resources.

Water valuations could help manage resources


A US aircraft carrier stationed in Japan about 320 kilometres from the troubled Fukushima nuclear power plant has detected low levels of radiation, the US Navy said Tuesday.

US carrier detects low levels of radiation


Four people were arrested Wednesday in connection with an apartment shooting, according to the Sumter Police Department.


A top US envoy says ''many billions'' of dollars will be needed to rebuild Pakistan after massive flooding.

US envoy says billions needed for Pakistan


Bauer Hockey is recalling around 100,000 children's hockey sticks across North America after Health Canada warned the company of possible lead content, according to the Hockey News.

Bauer recalls 100,000 children's Hockey sticks


More than 50 women, some as young as 13 and others as old as 60, have been gang raped and tortured by government-backed militias in Zimbabwe because of their support for the opposition, rights groups and victims say.

More than 50 women as young as 13 gang raped and tortured


The Redskins met with Rogers Friday, though league sources say Rogers had drawn interest from approximately 10 teams and wanted to take his time.


A 60-year-old man was attacked by a gang wielding bottles on a Glasgow street on Saturday night.


A NUMBER of new social houses will be provided in 2012 as Drogheda Borough Council continue their building projects in the new year.

NUMBER of new social houses to be provided


Intel Corp raised its quarterly dividend by 16 percent for the third quarter, its second increase in 6 months.


Comments Apple Inc. said Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, its iTunes service will sell music from the Fab Four.

Apple says iTunes will sell music from Beatles


Two freight trains operated by Canadian Pacific collided before dawn Wednesday.


Intercontinental hotels, which owns the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotel brands, says it will create 3,000 jobs in the UK.

Intercontinental hotels to create 3,000 jobs


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Monday a US decision to focus on the core issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after an attempt to get Israel to freeze construction in West Bank settlements collapsed.

Israel's Netanyahu welcomes US decision to focus of core issues


The Pakistani Taliban or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan owned up to both the recent attacks on the NATO convoy trucks through a phone call from an undisclosed point.

Taliban owns up to the attack on the NATO trucks


Tesco Personal Finance has launched a range of summer offers, enabling customers to make cost savings across a range of products.

Tesco Personal Finance launches summer offers


A 23-year-old Navy sailor was attacked on his way to training Saturday morning in Orange County, Fla., his family told MyFoxOrlando.

Navy sailor attacked on way to training in florida


The Buccaneers cut veteran safety Sabby Piscitelli amongst a wave of roster moves earlier today.


Comic legend Bill Cosby talks on the phone with USA Track & Field star Ashton Eaton, who recently set a world record in the decathlon and will compete in the upcoming London Olympics.


Former President Pervez Musharraf has branded South Asia as ``one of the most volatile regions in the world,'' and called on US President Barack Obama to address the root causes of problems in the region and force Pakistan and India to resolve their political differences.

Musharraf brands South Asia as the most volatile region in world


Pet Supplies Plus will host its inaugural fall festival Sunday, Nov. 21, 11 am to 4 pm, in the store parking lot, 7331 Park Blvd.


A $1 federal civil-rights verdict against a Seattle police officer who held a man at gunpoint during a 2007 off-duty traffic stop has cost taxpayers nearly $600,000 in legal fees, with maybe more to come, as City Attorney Pete Holmes asks the US Supreme Court to hear the case.

$1 verdict against police costs nearly $600,000 in legal fees


A cargo vessel has sunk off Romblon but all its 13 crew members managed to swim safely to a nearby island, the Philippine Coast Guard said Monday.


This econometric study covers the world outlook for products incorporating nanotechnology across more than 200 countries.

World outlook for products incorporating nanotechnology


Vedanta Resources Plc said on Monday that it will acquire between 51% and 61% equity stake in Cairn India Ltd. for approximately US$8.5-9.6bn.

Vedanta to acquire 51-61% stake in Cairn India


The legislature is considering a ban on hospital advertising as one way to control health care costs.

Legislature considers ban on hospital advertising


The Ottawa County Democrats will have a picnic at 6 pm Thursday at Carroll Township Complex, 11080 W. Toussaint Road off Ohio 19.

Ottawa County Democrats to have picnic Thursday


The prosecution rested its case Thursday in the trial of a Chino Hills man accused of trying to strangle his estranged wife to death.

Prosecution rests in trial of Chino Hills man accused of trying to strangle his wife


An Idaho man who allegedly killed a monkey he was trying to steal from a Boise zoo is facing charges.

Idaho man allegedly kills monkey while trying to steal it


A Los Angeles building inspector who was arrested in a government sting operation for allegedly taking cash to sign off on development projects has agreed to plead guilty to a bribery charge in federal court.

Los Angeles building inspector agrees to plead guilty to bribery charge


ST. PAUL, Minn. St. Paul officers killed an armed man Monday after he allegedly shot and injured a police dog.

St. Paul officers kill man who shot police dog


Stuart Law has resigned as Bangladesh coach after nine months in the job, citing family reasons.


Atmos Energy Corporation announced that it completed the sale of its natural gas distribution assets located in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa to Liberty Energy Corp., an affiliate of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. The transaction included the transfer of approximately 84,000 residential and commercial meters.

Atmos Energy completes sale of natural gas distribution assets in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa


Global netizens worried over US spying That the US government has been snooping on Internet users worldwide does not surprise global netizens, who said they already had few expectations of online privacy as governments increasingly monitor people's digital lives, often with Internet companies' acquiescence.


Nicolas Anelka has rubbished a report published in The Times in which he was quoted as saying he expects to leave Chelsea during the January transfer window.

Anelka denies saying he expects to leave Chelsea


Bulgaria will appoint an agriculture attache to Paris, whose task will be to launch Bulgarian farmers' products on the European market.

Bulgaria to appoint agriculture attache in Paris


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has invited the Japanese national judo team to train in Russia following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11.

Putin invites Japanese judo team to train in Russia


The pound fell against the dollar after a report showed the US lost fewer jobs last month than economists predicted.


Immedia Group has launched PinVision to help brands uncover local trends and maximise responsive marketing.

Immedia launches PinVision to help brands uncover local trends


Writer A criminally insane killer from eastern Washington is on the run after escaping during a field trip to the county fair that his mental hospital organized.

Insane killer escapes on field trip to County fair


Senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu today said public must take full account of uncontrolled inflation from the Congress-led UPA Government during the next Lok Sabha election.


10:25 EST 30 Seconds to Mars plans to ``extend the interactivity'' of its new album, ``This Is War,'' when the group tours in 2010, according to frontman Jared Leto.

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


Rolls Wood OTEC Sdn Bhd has invested more than RM20 million to set up its overhaul facility here, to repair and overhaul Rolls-Royce aero derivative gas turbine equipment for the oil and gas industry.

Rolls Wood OTEC invests over RM20 million to set up overhaul facility


Russia on Friday offered to restore diplomatic ties with Georgia for the first time since the neighbors waged a five-day war in 2008 over the status of two of Georgia's breakaway regions.

Russia offers to restore ties with Georgia


Katy ISD suspended all varsity cheerleading activity at Morton Ranch High School while they investigate allegations of hazing.


Fish oil supplements could help cancer patients maintain and even regain muscle and weight loss, according to a new medical research.

Fish oil supplements to help cancer patients maintain and regain muscle and weight loss


Actor Sonu Sood confesses he's a shopaholic and is happy to go shopping in the middle of the night...


Walgreen Co., an operator of pharmacy stores, has agreed to acquire three pharmacies in Puerto Rico, US, from Farmacias El Amal, an operator of pharmacy chain.

Walgreens to acquire three pharmacies in Puerto Rico, US, from Farmacias El Amal


New York -- ``The Book of Mormon'' nabbed a leading 14 Tony Award nominations Tuesday morning, earning the profane musical nods for best musical, best book of a musical, best original score, two leading actor spots and two featured actor nominations.

'The book of Mormon' leads Tony Award nominations


Windstar Cruises will include roundtrip airfare from certain gateway cities on select fall and winter Caribbean sailings aboard Wind Surf on new bookings made now through July 23, 2010.

Windstar Cruises includes roundtrip airfare on select Caribbean sailings


Two dead gray whales have washed ashore in recent days in Washington.

Two dead gray whales wash ashore in Washington


The complete Brütal Legend soundtrack that we first reported yesterday, apparently going out early from an EA Denmark site, has been confirmed as authentic by Double Fine chief Tim Schafer.


Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe will lead the Sri Lankan delegation to Geneva, the government said.


Brandon Jacobs was fined $10,000 by the NFL on Tuesday for throwing his helmet into the stands during the Giants' loss to the Colts on Sunday night.


A group of students had a miraculous escape when their school bus caught fire near Mount Opera in Hayathnagar on Thursday morning.


The annual Aransas National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 75 years Saturday, October 20.

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 75 years:


A 14-month-old Ripon toddler died in a Linden swimming pool mishap over the Easter weekend prompting the Ripon Police Department's Volunteers in Police Service unit to seek contributions to help the family with funeral expenses.


Kenny Dalglish has cancelled his post-match press conference with the written media at Old Trafford.

Dalglish cancels post-match press conference


A renegade Afghan soldier killed three British troops during a joint patrol on Tuesday in southern Helmand province, a provincial security source told Reuters.

Renegade Afghan soldier kills three British troops


The central bank had slashed its key policy rate by 25 basis points from 10.75% on September 14.

Financialrussia central bank slashes key policy rate


Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian drew with Francisco Vallejo in third round of Grand Slam Masters Final in São Paulo.

Levon Aronian draws with Francisco Vallejo


Iraqi security forces battled Shiite gunmen south of Baghdad on Friday, raising tensions among rival factions of the country's majority religious community and straining a seven-month cease-fire proclaimed by the biggest Shiite militia.


Miami Marlins pitcher Juan Carlos Oviedo has been suspended for eight weeks by Major League Baseball for age and identity fraud.

Marlins pitcher Juan Carlos Oviedo suspended eight weeks


California Chief Justice Ronald George discusses his decision to retire with reporters in his office.

State chief justice Ronald George to retire


NextWave Wireless Inc., a global provider of advanced mobile multimedia and wireless broadband technologies, announced that it has retained Deutsche Bank and UBS Investment Bank to explore the sale of its extensive spectrum holdings in the United States.


Reuters reported Brazil's Vale SA will suspend operations at three Brazilian iron ore pellet plants and increase output of lower-value mine products.

Vale suspends operations at iron ore pellet plants


Kansas State will open its 2011-12 season this Friday night at home against Charleston Southern.

Kansas State will open Friday against Charleston Southern


The US Congress on Thursday approved a new version of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act including protections for same-sex couples and Native Americans who are sexually assaulted by non-Indians.

Congress approves new version of violence Against Women Act


Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai today hinted the possibility that commercial vehicle drivers will have to undergo the sleep test as part of the health test to ensure the safety of other road users.

Commercial vehicle driver may undergo sleep test


Pickering Laboratories has announced that researchers have developed a mycotoxin screening method based on the use of LCTech's GPC Ultra gel permeation chromatography instrument.

Researchers develop mycotoxin screening method


Sen. Edward Kennedy has been released from the hospital after suffering a seizure during an inaugural luncheon.


The agency that administers Head Start in Toledo will have to compete for continued funding against other potential providers in the coming year.


Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh was expelled by the Punjab Assembly Speaker from the House on Wednesday.


A 49-year-old St. Charles woman who earlier this month was Tasered to end a police standoff as she held an unloaded shotgun, faces felony weapons charges, police said Wednesday.

St. Charles woman Tasered in police standoff faces weapons charges


Expensive saddles have been stolen from a stable that was targeted by an arsonist earlier this year.


SIRIUS XM Radio today announced that it plans to release fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial and operating results on Thursday, February 25, 2010.

SIRIUS XM Radio to announce fourth quarter and full year 2009 results


Preschools will be made part of the national education system, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said on Tuesday.

Preschools to be part of national education system:


Labor strategists will be nervously watching key inflation data on Wednesday morning for clues on whether interest rates will rise in the middle of the election campaign.


Crude oil rose for the first time in five days on speculation an emergency fund being prepared by European policy makers will be sufficient to contain sovereign debt risks and help maintain growth in the region.


Paul McCartney played the second of two special Christmas gigs in Liverpool on Monday.


Swedish home retail giant Ikea is reviewing its global media agency accounts, currently held by WPP Group's Mediaedge:cia and MediaCom.


The hero, who risked his own life to rescue a neighborhood girl he didn't know, said he was only doing what was right.


The lessons learnt from this story is that jealousy doesn't pay anything and that we should learn to keep secrets.


York Tech split a pair of track and field meets against visiting Hanover on Wednesday.

York Tech splits track and field meets against Hanover


Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in North Korea on Sunday, a Chinese report said, on a trip that comes amid growing diplomatic efforts to revive multilateral negotiations on Pyongyang's nuclear program.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrives in N. Korea


Sun Microsystems Inc. says it may have broken anti-bribery laws with its actions in an unspecified location outside the United States.


People looking for property in Mato Grosso will be pleased to hear that one expert has said Brazil offers lots of potential to investors...


Chinese artist Ai Wei-wei has broken his recent social media silence after his lengthy detention and interrogation, and joined Google+, the new social network from Google .

Chinese artist Ai wei-wei breaks social media silence, joins Google+


Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that corruption will not be tolerated under any circumstances.


Virgin Media has launched an online football application, Sofa Stadium, with match statistics, social networking and real-time voting to run alongside live Premier League football matches on TV.

'Virgin Media launches online football application'


Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket team returns home from South Africa today at 07:45 am after taking part in a triangular one-day series and a three-day match against South Africa under-19 side.


From now, technical institutes approved by the All India Council of Technical Education have to reserve up to 5% of their seats for students from economically backward sections of the society.

Technical institutes have to reserve up to 5% seats:


Hone Kaa tells his audience at the breakfast that Maori men need to take responsibility for the violence perpetrated against women and children.


Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced Tuesday that the Census Bureau, which compiles the US population survey every 10 years, is returning $1.6 billion of its almost $7 billion operational budget.

Census Bureau returns $1.6 billion of its operational budget


This is what's in the news for Friday February 17, 2012.


Hines Ward expects to play Sunday in Cincinnati, but the Steelers will still be down at least one wide receiver.


A Bolton, Ont., woman accused of killing a dog inside a Toronto animal shelter surrendered to Toronto police early Friday morning.

Woman accused of killing dog surrenders to Toronto police


State Sen. David Rouzer of Johnston County says he'll run for Congress, challenging US Rep. Mike McIntyre.

State Sen. Rouzer to run for US Congress


I did it once and I'm going to do it again,'' stated former lightweight champion Juan Diaz as he shared his thoughts about his rematch with Paulie Malignaggi during the final press conference.

Juan Diaz: ``I did it once and I'm going to do it again''


Singer and songwriter Joss Stone performs ``Stalemate,'' the latest single off her new album ``Colour Me Free,'' with singer Jamie Hartman.


- Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick testified on Friday in the public corruption trial of former House Speaker Sal DiMasi.

Patrick testifies in corruption trial of DiMasi


Former Czech Republic president Vaclav Havel, one of the leading anti-Communist dissidents of the 1970s and 1980s, died at the age of 75, Czech Television announced on Sunday.

Former Czech president Vaclav Havel dies at 75


The Sultanate stressed the importance of the significant role of the Human Rights Council and its effectiveness in addressing the important issues related to these rights.

Sultanate stresses importance of human rights Council


A Toppenish elementary school literally rolled out the red carpet today for their students' first day back in school.

Toppenish elementary school rolls out red carpet for first day


19 Dec, 2011, 1359 hrs IST , PTI Former President Pervez Musharraf has said that he plans to return to Pakistan in January, two months ahead of what he had announced previously, as a confrontation appears brewing between the army and the government over the memogate affair.

Musharraf to return to Pakistan in January


Rumor has it that the Breaking Dawn trailer will air during the MTV Movie Awards!

'Breaking Dawn' trailer airing at MTV Movie Awards?


Big Ryan Zimmerman is headed to the DL with an abdominal strain,the same strain he suffered in Spring Training.


Australia has lost its 28th soldier to be killed in Afghanistan, as another four NATO troops also died in fighting with insurgents.

Australian loses 28th soldier in Afghanistan


Eddie Jordan claims that he would sack Michael Schumacher right away because of the German's poor results in 2010.

Eddie Jordan: ``I would sack Schumacher right away!''


Both the thrift savings plan and the Roth 401 are popular types of retirement plans.


A second wave of flood has hit Kelantan when Sungai Kelantan burst its bank and forced 224 people from Kuala Krai to flee their homes Saturday afternoon.


The 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event champion, Peter Eastgate, has sensationally announced that he is quitting life as a professional poker player, just hours before the tournament that made him rich and famous was about to start.


Defensive tackle Hollis Thomas, a starter for the New Orleans Saints for much of the past two seasons, has a right triceps injury that will sideline him about two months.Saints coach Sean Payton said Thomas injured himself during drills in a practice Wednesday with the Houston Texans and then had surgery Thursday morning.With Thomas out, Sedrick Ellis, the Saints' first-round draft pick from Southern Cal, is expected to see more playing time.


Today show host Karl Stefanovic has won the coveted Gold Logie in a late voting surge, beating early odds on favourite Rebecca Gibney.


But opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey says an independent assessment of the budget outlook that predicts the surplus in three years as a one-off event proves the budget is ``built on quicksand''.


German luxury car maker BMW launched its pre-owned car business in India that can make customers own a product of the brand for as low as Rs 16 lakh.

BMW launches pre-owned car business in India


Governor Blagojevich is reportedly planning to give state lawmakers a budget ultimatum.


European stock markets ended lower Wednesday as the dollar strengthened against the euro on the back of better-than-expected US jobs data, causing basic-resource stocks to reverse earlier gains.

European stocks end lower as dollar strengthens against euro


An Atlanta pawn shop owner shot and wounded a robber Saturday during an attempted robbery, Fulton County police said.


An official of the Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 112 confirmed yesterday that a doctor of ailing Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo would testify today regarding the health condition of the accused former head of state.

Doctor to testify today on gma health condition


The days of company cars may be numbered, Ernst & Young says, following a release of a draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill.


As if anybody actually believed the story anyway, but Nadine Coyle has since denied she insulted Cheryl Cole by calling her a ``failure''.

Nadine Coyle denies calling Cheryl Cole a ``failure''


Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson will hold his first Town Hall-style meeting as mayor on Monday in the Pocket.

Johnson to hold first Town Hall-style meeting


Agrium Inc. said Friday that it may have to write off its $280 million investment in its EAgrium plant as a result of a vote by the Egyptian parliament to recommend moving the plant.

Agrium may write off $280 million investment in EAgrium after vote to move plant


The Cabinet is set to resign en masse today, four days ahead of schedule amid a rumored row between outgoing Premier Chang Chun-hsiung and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's presidential hopeful Frank Hsieh.


Martin Crowe, the former New Zealand captain, has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of cancer that begins in immune system cells called lymphocytes.

Former nz skipper martin Crowe diagnosed with cancer


Mobile phone services have been partially restored in Egypt after a government-ordered communications blackout aimed at stopping the largest anti-government protests to hit the country in decades.

Mobile phone services partially restored in Egypt after communications blackout


``My heart tells me that Amanda Knox is innocent,'' American startlet Hayden Panettiere told the Italian press today.

Hayden Panettiere : ``Amanda Knox is innocent''


Police investigating the first fatal crash on the Perth-to-Bunbury Highway say it is too early to decide what charges, if any, will be laid against a truck driver.


Montana rolls Northern Iowa to advance to the semifinals of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, 48-10


Rambus Inc. said on Friday that Chairman Bruce Dunlevie has resigned from the company's board.


I am not generally a crafty person, but a few days back I told you how I had decoupaged my coffee table.


Nokia unveiled two sleek new Microsoft Windows phones today in time for Christmas, a first step in the ailing cellphone maker's fightback against Apple and Google.


Two administrative buildings were burnt down in Ingushetia overnight, an Interior Ministry official told Itar-Tass on Sunday.

Two administrative buildings burn down in Ingushetia


Liverpool FC have announced they will play a match in Thailand this summer as part of their next pre-season tour.

Liverpool FC to play in Thailand on pre-season tour


The special shape balloon Spider Pig caught fire at an Arizona balloon festival over the weekend.


Although neither player was named in Abel Resino`s squad for the game, they were still required to turn up and after failing to do so, Atletico today announced they had temporarily dropped the duo.


A man was found stabbed behind a Greenville business, and police are looking for his attacker.

Man found stabbed near Greenville business


The deputies involved in a shootout Tuesday at a town of Middleton hotel were identified Thursday by the Dane County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies involved in shootout identified


Jul. 10, 2009 01:11 PM A Canadian investor may bid to keep the Coyotes in Glendale, according to Canadian reports.

Canadian investor may bid to keep Coyotes in Glendale


Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried star in Red Riding Hood, a dark fantasy film loosely based on the classic folk story Little Red Riding Hood.


We must never underestimate or diminish the place of ministry, position, or power that a mother holds as she ultimately impacts the world, one child at a time.


Rep. Cary Allred, a Burlington Republican, says he plans to resign from his legislative seat after facing scrutiny for his behavior during a night session last month.


LAST year's surprise Strictly Come Dancing star Ann Widdecombe is backing Lulu to win -- but reckons her old Tory colleague Edwina Currie will run her close.


Microtek, premier producer of energy saver equipments, has decided to make mobile handset later this year, its Vice-President Manoj Jain said on Monday.


He's 41 years old and contending for the Sprint Cup championship that at one time seemed all but inevitable, and Jeff Burton is feeling better than ever.

Jeff Burton, at 41, feeling better than ever


The Bush administration has rejected regulating greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, saying it would cause too many job losses at a time when the economy is in trouble.The Environmental Protection Agency laid out a buffet of options Friday on how to reduce greenhouse gases from cars, ships, trains, power plants, factories and refineries.

Administration rejects regulating greenhouse gases


British rock 'n' roll icon Paul McCartney says he ``can't wait'' to perform in Israel next month.


A Tomah man died Friday from injuries after falling from a hay chute, Monroe County sheriff's officials said today.


England defender John Terry, who has been retained as Chelsea captain despite the recent racist controvery surrounding him, will have to wear an anti-racism armband on Tuesday's match against Shakhtar Donetsk as directed by UEFA.


Activision Blizzard recently revealed that cash cow World of Warcraft lost 1.3 million subscribers during the first quarter of 2013.

World of Warcraft lost over a million subscribers in the first quarter


Drew Gordon and Kendall Williams both scored 13 points in limited duty as New Mexico handed Air Force its worst home loss ever, 81-42 Tuesday night.

Gordon, Williams score 13 as New Mexico hands Air Force its worst home loss ever, 81-42


I want to suggest a slight modification of the University of Texas' motto, ``What starts here changes the world.''


Afghan forces have taken security control of a provincial capital in eastern Afghanistan from NATO troops, the latest step in the transition process as international forces begin leaving the country.

Afghan forces take security control of provincial capital


A safety box containing more than 800,000 yen in cash was stolen from a pharmaceutical sales company in the Fukuoka Prefecture city of Munakata on early Sunday, police said.

Safety box containing 800,000 yen stolen from pharmaceutical company


Peaches Geldof has reportedly split from her film director boyfriend.


HE's proud and happy to join a stellar list of Filipino boxers headed by no less than legendary Manny Pacquiao who will be feted in the 11th Gabriel ``Flash'' Elorde Boxing Awards-Banquet of Champions slated March 25, but Drian ''Golden Fists'' Francisco has one wish in his mind -- fight reigning WBA titleholder Hugo Cazares this summer.

Drian Francisco to be feted at Elorde Awards


WBO WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION Manny Pacquiao has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel by the Philippine military.

Manny Pacquiao promoted to lieutenant colonel by Philippine military


Oil prices languished near $35 a barrel on Friday in Asia as traders eyed a weakening US economy and falling global demand that's sent crude down a third since last week.


Lower Macungie Township, in conjunction with PA Career Link Lehigh Valley, will host a job fair from noon to 4 pm, Tuesday, June 11, according to the Lower Macungie Township website.


The Octopus, the elite anti-terrorist force, conducted a mock terror drill at Charminar on Thursday.

Octopus conducts mock terror drill at Charminar


A Metro North track worker was struck and killed by a train this morning in West Haven, authorities said.

Metro North worker struck and killed in West Haven


President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday here left for US for attending the interfaith conference slated November 12-13 under the aegis of United Nations.

President Zardari leaves for US to attend interfaith conference


In a press conference Wednesday in Montpelier, Gov. Jim Douglas said he would veto a gay marriage bill if it got to his desk.

Douglas says he will veto gay marriage bill


Reggae fans on Wednesday mark 30 years since the death of Bob Marley, the Third World's first international music superstar, who died from cancer on May 11, 1981, at the age of 36.

Reggae fans mark 30 years since death of Bob Marley


Authorities say the Texas Rangers are investigating whether a suspected check forger was beaten after his arrest by officers who were injured and stabbed while taking him into custody.

Rangers investigating whether suspect was beaten


After the £2.89 Motorola phone and the £5 Samsung phone, Carphone Warehouse is now giving away a free Nokia 1650 mobile phone if you can afford to pay the initial £30 worth of airtime.

Carphone Warehouse giving away free Nokia mobile phone


Amid a sort of paranoia of of swine flu, which is spreading to many countries, Mizoram has banned import of pigs from the neighbouring Myanmar.

Mizoram bans import of pigs from Myanmar


Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari left for Dubai on a scheduled one-day trip on Thursday, local television stations reported, amid growing tension over a memo seeking US help in preventing a coup by Pakistan's powerful military.


But the reality is that Kolkata based companies in BSE 500 index has given a return of 2917% in 10 years vs BSE 500 index which has given a return of 666%.


With the value of exports falling at a much faster rate than the value of imports, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing that the US trade deficit came in slightly wider than expected in the month of August.

US trade deficit slightly wider than expected in August


BUSSELTON Bowling Club ladies commenced their championship fours last Thursday with 40 players nominating for the event.


BJP on Tuesday demanded a CBI probe into the Rohtak 'Apna Ghar' shelter home incident which has been in the news for alleged sexual abuse and torture of its inmates.

BJP demands CBI probe into Rohtak shelter home incident


A vandal threw a rock through one of Antietam Elementary School's glass doors sometime in the last few days, causing about $200 in damage.

Vandal throws rock through Antietam Elementary school glass door


Mahindra Reva and Vodafone India have announced a strategic technology partnership with which Vodafone will provide Machine-to-Machine communication services that will power Mahindra e2o electric vehicle.

'' Mahindra Reva and Vodafone India announce technology partnership


Newlyweds Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are expecting their first child together.

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem expecting first child


The BSE benchmark Sensex on January 25 gained over 53 points in early trade on fresh buying by funds and retail investors amid a firm trend in Asian markets.


A couple of new road projects are under way in Davenport that you'll want to keep an eye out for on your morning commute.

New Road projects under way in Davenport


The NATO summit, which promises to be the largest in the history of the alliance, has begun in Chicago, in the USA.


Midwest ethanol producers are facing falling prices, a tight credit market and possible overbuilding -- which raises questions about whether the industry is in a temporary slump or a severe downturn.


Walmart recalled about 2.2 million electric heaters Thursday after receiving reports of burn injuries and property damage from fire.

Walmart recalls 2.2 million electric heaters


American Electric Power has reported revenues of $3.6bn in the fourth quarter of 2012, up from $3.4 in the same quarter a year ago.

American Electric Power revenues up in fourth quarter


Former South African President Nelson Mandela is breathing without difficulty in a hospital, where he is responding to treatment for pneumonia, the presidential spokesman said Saturday.

Mandela responding to treatment for pneumonia


The US Army is sending 11 soldiers to the Olympics including both coaches and athletes competing in wrestling, shooting, race walking, the modern pentathlon and boxing.

US Army sends 11 soldiers to London Olympics


A 41-year-old Belfield man has been charged with murder in the death of the mother of his child.


The Warriors on Tuesday agreed to trade starting small forward Dorell Wright to Philadelphia for the right to Edin Bavcic and financial flexibility, league sources confirmed.

Warriors agree to trade Dorell Wright to Philadelphia


Legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent died at his Paris home Sunday Pierre Berge said Saint Laurent died at his Paris home following a long illness.


A divorced Israeli woman has been beaten and threatened by self-proclaimed ``chastity guards'' after she left an ultra-Orthodox group, Ynetnews said.

Woman beat, threatened by chastity guards


The province and the BC Pharmacy Association have negotiated a deal that will see generic prescription prices fall from 65% of brand price to 35%.


State tax collections have continued their upward trajectory, growing 7 percent in November compared to the same month in 2010, Gov. Nathan Deal's office said Friday.

State tax collections grow 7 percent in November


TCS has support at Rs 1110-1120, says Shardul Kulkarni from Angel Broking.


OPEC's reference crude oil basket price fell to $94.99 a barrel on Tuesday from $97.34 the previous day, OPEC said on Wednesday.

OPEC basket price fell to $94.99 on Tuesday


Greek air traffic controllers cancelled on Saturday a planned strike after a Greek court ruled their labour action was illegal, their union said.

Greek air traffic controllers cancel strike


Authorities in Bandipora district of north Kashmir have asked nomads moving into Gurez and Tulail areas near the Line of Control to deposit their licensed firearms at their respective police stations.

Authorities ask nomads to deposit firearms


HomeGoods, the country's only major off-price store dedicated to home fashions, will open its first Manhattan location on the Upper West Side on Sunday, May 22nd at 8:00 am The two-story, 20,000 square foot store is located at 795 Columbus Avenue.

HomeGoods to open first Manhattan location on Sunday, May 22nd


Anthony Johnson vs. Vitor Belfort is officially on for tonight's UFC 142 co-main event after Johnson weighed in at 204.2 pounds earlier today, just under the 205 pound requirement made after he missed the middleweight limit by 11 pounds on Friday.

Anthony Johnson vs. Vitor Belfort is on for UFC 142 co-main event


Jay Chou raps about a corrupt eunuch Taiwan's pop king Jay Chou has played roles as varied as superhero, vampire and cowboy.


State police have charged two men in more than 100 car break-ins in Kent County since February.

2 charged in more than 100 car break-ins


Best Album of the Year Grammy nominees Mumford & Sons will be playing a small stopover show in Guthrie this September, and tickets go on sale this morning.

Mumford & Sons to play stopover show in Guthrie


IMEC has presented a monolithically integrated 11 megapixel micro-mirror array for high-end industrial applications at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting.

IMEC presents 11 megapixel micro-mirror array


Digital River, Inc. :, a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions : , announced it has expanded its e-commerce agreement with Logitech, the well-known manufacturer of innovative personal peripherals.

Digital River expands e-commerce agreement with Logitech


Classes should resume Monday for students at a Channelview elementary school that was closed Thursday afternoon after the heating system broke.

Classes to resume Monday at Channelview school


A MOTHER bled to death in a freak accident after tripping over her handbag and falling on to a glass.

MOTHER bleeds to death after falling on a glass


Kimberley, May 11 Deccan Chargers relied on a late batting assault by Dwayne Smith and Rohit Sharma's three-wicket dream spell later on to thump Rajasthan Royals by 53 runs in their Indian Premier League here today.

Deccan Chargers thump Rajasthan Royals by 53 runs


Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, a potential Republican presidential candidate, has inked a deal to write a book about limited government.

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels to write book


A Malaysian medical student was found dead in her house in Bandung early Thursday.

Malaysian medical student found dead in Bandung


Britain's Queen Elizabeth II Saturday thanked the Australian crowds who have turned out in their thousands to see her on her 16th tour, saying she would return home with fond memories.

Queen returning home 'with fond memories'


The Warriors have emerged as the frontrunner to sign power forward JJ Hickson after he clears waivers, according to HoopsWorld.


Canada's Immigration Minister Jason Kenney confirmed on Wednesday that as many as 1,800 new Canadians could be stripped of their citizenship because documents were fraudulently obtained, according to a report in the Toronto Star.

1,800 new Canadians could be stripped of citizenship


South Africa beat West Indies by 20 runs Saturday to move closer to clinching a spot in the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals.

South Africa beats West Indies by 20 runs


Director Roman Coppola had no qualms about handing Charlie Sheen his comeback movie role following his highly-publicised meltdown last year, insisting the star is an ``underused talent''.

Roman Coppola: 'Charlie Sheen is an underused talent'


Sarah Harding ''cried hysterically'' when she was on her way to rehab in the US, and she ''felt ashamed'' and ''embarrassed'' about visiting the clinic.


I promise that the security forces will have all the money, resources, encouragement and support that they need to go after the bandits and get them.''


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bullish engulfing pattern for shares of Viropharma since the stock closed above $13.48.

Smartrend's candlestick scanner detects bullish engulfing pattern for Viropharma (vphm)


A 30-year old homeless man is in jail after police say he stole a car and then went on a wild ride.

Homeless man steals car and goes for a wild ride


The agency, which is Canada's leading agriculture lender, said Manitoba farm land values increased by an average of 4.3 per cent in 2011.


Ranbir has a bike scare on the sets of Rockstar!


Mercy and Trauma were both canceled by NBC Friday.


Canadian housing starts fell unexpectedly in July, dropping 4.1 percent from June and breaking a two-month run of gains, largely because of a drop in construction of multifamily dwellings.

Canada housing starts fall unexpectedly in July


Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has finally returned to the court and his return could not come soon enough for the Mavericks franchise.

Dirk Nowitzki finally returns for Dallas Mavericks


China Wind Systems, Inc., which through its affiliates supplies high-precision components to the wind power industry and industrial equipment to the textile industry in the People's Republic of China , announced today that it has launched a new Company Web site.

China wind Systems, Inc. launches new Web site


Japan apologized on Tuesday to South Korea for its colonial rule over the country, seeking to strengthen ties ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Japanese annexation of the Korean peninsula.

Japan apologizes to South Korea for colonial rule


Matson will execute a 3.5 percentage point increase on its fuel surcharge that has the potential to affect the price of produce, construction material and automobiles it ships to these island economies.


Gov. Peter Shumlin has signed a transportation spending bill earmarking $554 million for paving, bridge repair and flood disaster assistance.

Shumlin signs transportation spending bill


Former State Sen. James Marzilli pleaded guilty today to resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and accosting four women.


Logroño, Spain, July 30, 2009 --- Arsys, an Internet services provider, today announced it has opened its new data center in Spain, incorporating the latest technological advances in energy efficiency and availability.


Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed defenseman Michael Stone to an entry level contract.

Coyotes sign Michael Stone to entry-level contract


Telefonica UK has launched a smartphone leasing service called O2 Lease, available through O2 stores and over the phone.

O2 UK launches smartphone leasing service


Jude Law is visiting Afghanistan to promote peace in the war-ravaged country.Together with director Jeremy Gilley, the Oscar-nominated Law has returned to Afghanistan to help maintain momentum for Peace Day an annual day on Sept. 21 urging a global cease-fire and nonviolence.

Jude Law in Afghanistan to promote Peace


Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has laughed off reports he has a new girlfriend, insisting he is desperately single and ``chasing girls'' for dates.

Daniel Radcliffe is single and ``chasing girls''


ANCHORAGE, Alaska - An Alaska petroleum industry trade group has sued the federal government over its designation of 187,157 square miles as polar bear critical habitat, claiming it covers too much territory and could cost tens of millions or more in economic effects.

Trade group sues over polar bear critical habitat


A rabid squirrel, an ``extraordinarily rare'' condition for the species according to experts, attacked an Iowa woman last week.


Medtronic Inc. on Monday picked San Antonio over Johnson County for a 1,400-employee diabetes support facility, lured by a $14 million public incentive package that included $6 million in cash.

Medtronic picks San Antonio over Johnson County


UK mortgage approvals declined in September, the figures from the Bank of England showed Monday.

U.K. mortgage approvals decline in September


Two public meetings are set for today in Sullivan County to examine a massive power transmission project.

Meetings set for power transmission project


Grammy-winning superstar Christina Aguilera has sold the Beverly Hills mansion she bought five years ago from Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.

Christina Aguilera sells Beverly Hills mansion


President Asif Ali Zardari and US Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday held a telephonic conversation and discussed matters relating to Pak-US bilateral relations, Pakistan's fight against militancy and the regional situation.

Zardari, Biden hold telephonic conversation


A Halifax band is using the power of the Internet in its fight against corporate giant United Airlines over a broken guitar.

Halifax band using power of the Internet in fight against United Airlines


Welcome Back Kotter actor Robert Hegyes died yesterday in New Jersey, from a suspected heart attack.

Welcome Back Kotter actor Robert Hegyes dies from 'heart attack'


Scottish Widows has launched a six year capital protected fund aimed at cautious investors looking to protect their investment in the current economic crisis.

Scottish Widows launches Capital protected fund


A farmer found a wedding dress still on the hanger in a field from the March 2 tornadoes.

Farmer finds wedding dress in field from tornadoes


Sydney Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin's son and himself a Tony-winning actor who starred on Broadway opposite Judy Holliday in ``Bells Are Ringing'' and Barbra Streisand in ``Funny Girl,'' has died at 82.


Coffee buying prices in Papua New Guinea increased by 20% in June compared to the same period last year.


A 22-year-old West London law student with a prosthetic arm has won a case for wrongful dismissal against US clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch.

Student with prosthetic arm wins case against Abercrombie & Fitch


Polish copper miner KGHM is planning to buy two mining projects over the next two years as it seeks to expand abroad.


But the Atlantic 10 Conference office will move from Philadelphia, its home since 1995, to Newport News.

Atlantic 10 Conference office moving to Newport News


A registered sex offender is facing new charges in Fairfield after he allegedly fondled a woman at her home.


As of today, there are 226,520 voters in Batken oblast, Kyrgyzstan, Press Secretary of the Governor Mamazhan Berdishev informs 24.kg news agency.

There are 226,520 voters in Batken oblast, Kyrgyzstan


Batsman Alastair Cook has been named man of the Ashes series, after his 766 runs helped England to a 3-1 series victory.


The actress took to Twitter, telling fans she had worked 85 hours in four days.


Katie Smith has signed with the Washington Mystics, with general manager Angela Taylor calling the guard ''the LeBron James of this free-agency process.

Katie Smith signs with Washington Mystics


The largest shareholder of Columbia-based Integral Systems Inc. on Thursday complained to the company's board of directors about recent governance changes that ``disenfranchise the company's stockholders,'' according to a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Largest shareholder of Integral Systems complains to board


Iggy Pop was named Living Legend at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards last night.


A US drone strike in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt on Saturday killed five militants, destroying their compound and a vehicle, local security officials said.


Universitario of Peru and Mexico's San Luis played out a scoreless draw in an ill-tempered match Tuesday that frustrated both clubs< hopes of advancing from Group in the Copa Libertadores 8.

Universitario, San Luis play out scoreless draw


Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fractured her right elbow Wednesday during a fall, State Department officials said, according to CNN.


Now he wants to step it up a level and be 'the enforcer' of the Wests Tigers pack.


The Philadelphia Union have signed defender Sheanon Williams to a contract extension, reportedly through the 2015 season.

Union sign defender Sheanon Williams to contract extension


China reported no new rush of jobless migrant workers heading back to their rural homes after the Spring Festival, but challenges remained there, a senior official said in Beijing on Friday.

No new rush of jobless migrant workers heading rural homes:


An El Dorado High School speech teacher and assistant football coach was arrested by El Paso police for possession of marijuana.

El Dorado High School teacher, coach arrested for possession of marijuana


Kirkwood Mountain Resort recently announced record profits for the California ski area's 2009-10 fiscal year ending in July, based upon operating results that were buoyed by a strong winter performance along with a noticeable increase in summer revenues.

Kirkwood Mountain resort announces record profits for 2009-10 fiscal year


Concrete roads would be built to link rural clusters having population of 250 or above in the next five years for faster economic growth of Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Wednesday.


Grammy-winning rapper TI reported to a Forrest City, AR federal prison just after noon Tuesday.

Rapper TI reports to Forrest City prison


Otis Hudson, a 6-foot-5 offensive lineman, who played 2006 and 2007 seasons at Minnesota, has landed at Eastern Illinois.


The Lions, still searching for their first win of the season, will start quarterback Daunte Culpepper on Sunday against the Panthers.

Lions to start Culpepper against Panthers


Four generations gathered at a century-old farm house off Bear Creek Road in La Grange on Thursday to not only celebrate Thanksgiving, but to carry on a tradition.

Four generations gather to celebrate Thanksgiving


Jenna Fischer, actress whose character on ``The Office'' is pregnant, gave birth Sept. 24 to a baby boy, PEOPLE Magazine reports.


The spill gates at TVA's Chickamauga Dam have been opened for the first time in nearly two years.

Spill gates opened first time in nearly two years


Two teens were injured when they were hit by a car in Stratham on Sunday night, according to WMUR.


A James Holmes video released showing the alleged movie theater shooter speaking to science camp peers at Miramar College offers some insight into his mindset and interest in ``subjective experience'' -- the ability to change the past.


``All pro-Telangana forces should come together in the fight for achieving separate statehood,'' he told reporters after meeting TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao here.

Pro-Telangana forces should come together:


BRITISH film director and former Celebrity Big Brother star Ken Russell has died at the age of 84.


The Canadian dollar opened at 81.40 cents US this morning, unchanged from Wednesay's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 81.40 cents US, unchanged


Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral is of the view that ITC has strong support around Rs 190-193.


The Congress core group met today at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence.


The Rock of Love bus can officially be retired, Bret Michaels is engaged.


Arsenal made its third offseason player signing on Tuesday, with Spain attacking midfielder Santi Cazorla joining from Malaga on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

Arsenal signs attacking midfielder Santi Cazorla


US President Barack Obama, would visit Israel along with Jordan and the West Bank, the White House said on Wednesday.


Malaysia is bracing for a possible 4 percent drop in its exports this year, the trade minister said Monday, acknowledging that the export-driven economy cannot be immune to the global economic crisis.

Malaysia bracing for drop in exports this year


Despite of the ongoing economic turmoil, two Vancouver gold mining firms have raised $100 million on the public markets.

Vancouver gold mining firms raise $100 million on public markets


``I am happy to announce that after talking with my children, my family and my closest friends, I have decided to return to professional cycling in order to raise awareness of the global cancer burden. This year alone, nearly eight million people will die of cancer worldwide. Millions more will suffer in isolation, victims not only of the disease but of social stigma. After the passage of Proposition 15 in Texas, a $3 billion investment in the fight against cancer which is helping to make this disease part of the national dialogue in America, it's now time to address cancer on a global level.''

Lance Armstrong returns to professional cycling


Former United States president Jimmy Carter is due to visit Sudan from Feb 8 to 12 at the head of a delegation from his Carter Centre to look at Sudan's election process and the implementation of health projects being implemented by the Carter Centre.

Former us president Jimmy Carter to visit Sudan


The Congress on Wednesday got a jolt in north Bengal after Akhil Bhartiya Adivasi Vikash Parishad decided to field its own candidates in seven Assembly constituencies and to support parties other than the Congress in eight seats.


Keira Knightley has revealed that that her Never Let Me Go co-star Carey Mulligan is 'brilliant' at crying on cue.

Knightley: 'Mulligan is brilliant at crying'


``I hope that silences some of the critics,'' Kean said.


PSA Peugeot Citroen SA says it returned to profit in the first half of 2010 thanks to strong demand for new cars in China and a raft of new models.

Peugeot Citroen returns to profit in first half


Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam feels that his side need ``luck'' if they are to survive in the Premier League.


The family of 16 year old Christopher Howard are suing the Township for an accident that killed the teen in January of 2004.


The No. 1 Notre Dame men's lacrosse team fell to No. 4 Syracuse 11-8 on Saturday night in front of 14,751 fans inside the Carrier Dome.

No. 1 Notre Dame falls at No. 4 Syracuse, 11-8


The residents of Rio de Janeiro slum quarters, or favelas, claim that they feel safer than those making their home in elite districts.

Residents of Rio slum quarters feel safer than those of elite districts


Hollywood personalities Mila Kunis and Macaulay Culkin have reportedly called it quits.

Mila Kunis And Macaulay Culkin call it quits


``We have reached an agreement regarding Barret Loux's status that is mutually beneficial to the parties. Today Commissioner Selig has announced that Loux will become a free agent on September 1. As such, he will be free to sign with any Major League Club at that time. In addition, the Arizona Diamondbacks will receive a Supplemental Selection in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft. The agreement also provides an opportunity for the Commissioner's Office and the Players Association globally to the address the issues that can arise from questions concerning a drafted player's health. Given the private nature of the underlying disagreement here, neither party will be making any further public comments about this situation.''


United Nations troops in Ivory Coast have taken control of Abidjan airport, a UN and a private security source told Reuters on Thursday.

UN troops take control of Abidjan airport -sources


POLOKWANE, South Africa -Martin Demichelis and Martin Palermo scored second-half goals Tuesday to help Argentina beat Greece 2-0 at the World Cup and earn the two-time world champions first place in Group B.


Heinz Field hosted a job fair Tuesday for anyone interested in part-time event-day employment opportunities.