US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey visited the Taj Mahal Thursday, spending more than an hour while her camera crew captured the 17th century marble marvel from various angles for her new talk show.


HUNDREDS of South Yorkshire homes were evacuated last night after gas cylinders started to explode when a shed went up in flames, writes Claire Lewis.

Hundreds of homes evacuated as gas cylinders explode


The Beijing-based human rights defender Wang Lihong was sentenced to nine months in prison today on the charge of ``picking quarrels and provoking troubles'' by the Chaoyang District People's Court of Beijing.

Rights defender Wang Lihong sentenced to nine months


After splitting from Courteney Cox, David Arquette has entered rehab for alcohol issues and depression, reports Access Hollywood.


The Left would oppose US 'conspiracy' to make India its strategic partner through the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, CPM Politburo member Brinda Karat said on Saturday.


A HUNTER Valley psychologist obsessed with the band Van Halen has been deregistered after having a lesbian affair with a patient who she once told to ring Eddie Van Halen for advice.

Psychologist deregistered over lesbian affair


FirstEnergy Corp., an Akron, Ohio-based energy giant, announced it will acquire Greensburg-based Allegheny Energy Inc. in an $8.5 billion deal.


US President President Barack Obama will visit Australia in November, the White House has announced.


No. 3 Gonzaga pounds Santa Clara 85-42 Elias Harris scored 17 points and No. 3 Gonzaga crushed Santa Clara 85-42 on Wednesday night, the ninth win in a row for the Zags.


A Wayne Township school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle Wednesday afternoon.

Wayne Township school bus involved in crash


A hit-and-run traffic collision was reported on the northbound Highway 14 freeway shortly before 6 pm Friday, backing up traffic in Canyon Country, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Collision backs up traffic in Canyon Country


MTS, Manitoba's local, pre-eminent full-service telecommunications provider, is proud to congratulate True North Sports & Entertainment, the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg on today's announcement of the return of the National Hockey League to Winnipeg.

MTS congratulates True North sports & entertainment, the Province of Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg on the return of the NHL to Winnipeg


Fire bans in six Vic districts Updated: 07:04, Wednesday March 27, 2013 With temperatures set to hit 34 degrees today, total fire bans have been declared in six districts in Victoria.


AUSTRALIA'S housing affordability crisis looks set to worsen as rising interest rates hamper any chance of a recovery in the residential building market.


A Clermont police officer was killed in a motorcycle crash while riding home from work.


The Tulsa Drillers will be holding a Job Fair on Saturday, February 20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Tulsa.


Power is slowly being restored to Timaru after a major electricity outage hit the town this morning.


The Boston Celtics have signed free agent center Jason Collins and re-signed guard Keyon Dooling.

Celtics sign Jason Collins, re-sign Keyon Dooling


Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has pleaded not guilty to charges he sexually assaulted a New York hotel maid.

Strauss-Kahn pleads not guilty to charges


State police say six people died in Michigan traffic accidents during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, down from 10 who were killed a year earlier.

6 die in traffic accidents over Thanksgiving holiday


Pakistani Shias, targeted in three explosions that killed 16 people on Wednesday, are now receiving death threat text messages on cell phones ahead of a key event in their religious calendar that has been tainted by violence in the past.

Pakistani Shias receive death threat text messages


Monsoon is likely to be normal this year, said Science and Technology Minister S. Jaipal Reddy in New Delhi Thursday.


Etihad Airways has opened a new line maintenance base in Melbourne, the airline's seventh facility outside Abu Dhabi and its second in Australia.

Etihad Airways opens new line maintenance base in Melbourne


Sony's PlayStation Vita will be coming to Vodafone, filling gamers' pockets with the red-hued network's 3G goodness, and a free game.


Infosys Technologies Ltd, India's second-largest outsourcing firm, said that it was looking for acquisitions in Japan.

Infosys looking for acquisitions in Japan:


Swiss tennis player Patty Schnyder announced her retirement Saturday, five days after losing in the first round of the French Open.

Swiss tennis player Schnyder announces retirement


ROGER FEDERER has dismissed talk of a player strike over the length of the calendar as ``nonsense''.

Roger Federer dismisses talk of player strikes


Publisher Hyperion and TV station ABC Family have released an enhanced eBook based on the television series The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

Hyperion and ABC Family release enhanced eBook


The English Football Association says Arsenal and Newcastle have each been fined 30,000 pounds over a mass confrontation during their bad-tempered Premier League opener.

Arsenal, Newcastle fined over mass confrontation


Prescott S. Bush Jr., brother to one US president and uncle to another, has died at age 87.

Prescott Bush, brother, uncle to presidents, dies


St. Paul police are investigating the shooting an 18-year-old man, who was in serious by stable condition at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Sunday morning.


PokerStars, the largest online poker room in the world, is now gearing up for its 75 billionth hand.

PokerStars gears up for 75 billionth hand


Phil Hughes has been signed to English county team Worcestershire for the upcoming season.


Costa Bingo, the biggest bingo site to launch in 2009, has introduced a new bonus structure, giving new bingo players and existing Costa bingo players far more bang for their buck.

Costa bingo introduces new bonus structure


Judge Bisbee took the stand on his own behalf for several hours today.


SYDNEY will host two of Australia's remaining World Cup qualifiers, including the final game, as the Socceroos enter the final round of qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Sydney will host two of Australia's remaining World Cup qualifiers


Manchester City soccer star Mario Balotelli was asked to leave a shopping mall in northern England after refusing to take down his hood.


By Cheryl Holladay cheryl.holladay @houghtonlakeresorter.com Running in the snow in their bare feet, a Houghton Lake family escaped a trailer fire the morning of Jan. 28.


The Austin boys track team took second in a Big Nine triangular at Wescott Athletic Complex Tuesday.


Foreclosure filings fell 3 percent nationally in 2012 from 2011's levels and were 36 percent below their 2010 peak, RealtyTrac reported Thursday.

Foreclosure filings fell nationally in 2012


Obesity appears to be strongly linked to structural changes in the brains of rats and humans, according to new research.


LeBron James practiced Monday in Macau despite a sprained right ankle, and says he'll play in upcoming exhibition games in Macau and Shanghai.

Lebron practices, says he'll play exhibitions


A GIRL has died after falling three floors in the Bentalls shopping centre in Kingston.

Girl dies after falling three floors in Bentalls


In a letter addressed to the City Council and citizens, City Mayor Kim McMillan outlined her $78 million budget proposal, characterizing it as an attempt to maintain existing services and infrastructure.


The New York Times plans to rename the International Herald Tribune as International New York Times, underscoring the company's efforts to focus on the parent brand.

New York Times to rename International Herald Tribune


Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reportedly tied the knot, marrying in secret on Christmas Day.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt marry in secret on Christmas Day?


As soccer players ran about on the fields in Andrews Park, Sara Kaplan, sitting on a blanket in preparation for a lunch picnic, explained that Norman Fair Trade's World Fair Trade Day celebration focused on athletics in order to promote a new fair trade product -- sports balls.

World Fair Trade Day celebration focuses on athletics


A WOMAN suspected of serial arson was yesterday remanded in custody for six days in connection with a string of attacks against cars and shops in Larnaca and Nicosia in recent weeks.

Woman suspected of serial arson remanded for six days


Not in real life but on reel, Mallika Sherawat and Rahul Bose have shared passionate kisses.

Mallika Sherawat, Rahul Bose share passionate kisses


A number of Watertown businesses have been nominated on The Boston A-List this year.

Watertown businesses nominated for the Boston A-List


Actress Annalynne Mccord has stunned fans by opening up about how she was ``taken advantage of'' sexually by an acquaintance when she was younger.

Actress Annalynne Mccord: 'I was taken advantage of sexually'


With voter turnout expected to exceed 80 percent Tuesday, voting rights advocates demanded Sunday that Los Angeles County officials supply enough ballots for a 100 percent turnout.


The Kansas Supreme Court has affirmed the felony murder conviction and life sentence of a Wichita man convicted twice for killing a Cuban immigrant.

Kansas Supreme Court affirms life sentence for man convicted twice of killing immigrant


Asian markets are rather subdued this morning when compared to the recent wild swings seen in the markets.


WWE Superstar Goldust, will be appearing on the Bubba the Love Sponge Show this Friday January 15, 2010 at 8:40 am.

Goldust to appear on Bubba the Love Sponge Show


Tom Cruise misses daughter Suri ''very much'' because he is Europe while the six-year-old tot is in New York.


An Iowa man was charged with felony burglary after officers found blood on his hands and shoes that matched the prints on the floor of walk-in medical clinic they found with a broken window Thursday morning, the sheriff's office reports.


About 12,000 sets of twins and 130 sets of triplets are born in the UK every year.

12,000 sets of twins born in UK every year


Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates have been low for the entire year and nothing has changed in the month of June 2010.


Portland Police have arrested four people accused of food stamp fraud, a felony in the state of Oregon.

Portland police arrest four in food stamp fraud


The Vancouver Canucks lost winger David Booth to a leg injury Saturday night against the Detroit Red Wings.


BonitaSoft, a provider of open source business process management software solutions, reportedly has joined the international consortium, OW2, which promotes technologies for open-source middleware.


Gov. Gary Herbert signed four controversial immigration bills Tuesday, earning him both praise and scorn throughout the state.


The Coca-Cola Enterprises Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 16 cents per common share.

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. declares regular quarterly dividend


Milan match brought forward due to snow Updated: 04:58, Friday February 3, 2012 AC Milan's match against Napoli has been brought forward to Sunday afternoon because of adverse weather conditions, while Cesena vs Catania and Roma vs Inter Milan will also be played earlier than scheduled.


The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported that two women from Galena were injured recently in two separate crashes around the Tri-Lakes Area.


``Parks and Recreation'' star Amy Poehler, 40, and her husband Will Arnett, 42, are separating after nine years of marriage, US Weekly reported.

Amy Poehler, Will Arnett to separate after nine years of marriage: report


Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Opposition Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva are the two personalities people want to splash with water this Songkran.


ALAMEDA, Calif. â€'' The Oakland Raiders expect new receiver Javon Walker to be ready for training camp when he recovers from injuries incurred during a robbery in Las Vegas last weekend.

Raiders expect walkerto be ready for camp


Home Depot is closing its Braselton deployment center, a warehouse facility that serves its Southeast stores, according to a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.


BERRY Street in Eaglemont is launching a campaign to increase the number of respite carers in Nillumbik.

Berry Street campaign to increase respite carers in Nillumbik


The fourth ``Stars Dancing for HEALS'' event is tonight, and we're rooting for our own Steve Johnson as he dances the tango!


Comedian Ruby Wax pulled out of Celebrity Big Brother just days before the show started, it has been claimed.

Ruby Wax pulled out of Celebrity Big Brother!


Green Oak Charter Township fire and police departments will host open house events this weekend.

Fire, police departments to host open house this weekend


The prices of indigenous and imported medicines are fixed/revised as per the norms notified every year and the formula prescribed in paragraph 7 of the Drug Order, 1995.


Bodies of two unidentified persons have been recovered by police in separate incidents at Panaji and on Velsao beach on Monday.


Baldwin Filters announces the release of a new corporate video, ``Baldwin Filters -- Behind the Scenes.''

Baldwin Filters releases new corporate video


Tata Chemicals said on Friday that it continues to see healthy demand outlook for its soda ash business across markets and sees domestic soda ash sales to be impacted by rising interest rates.

Tata Chemicals sees healthy demand outlook for soda ash business


Lawmakers of The Gambia were Wednesday exposed to children's rights and equity during a day's briefing session organised at the offices of the National Nutrition Agency, by the United Nations Children's Fund.

Lawmakers exposed to child rights and equity


The Asia-Pacific head of GSO Capital Partners, a credit hedge fund group owned by global private equity firm Blackstone Group, is leaving the firm and returning to JPMorgan, according to a report from Reuters.

Asia-Pacific head of GSO Capital Partners returns to JPMorgan


Content delivery networks provider EdgeCast Networks has launched its cloud storage service, an online storage offering built on the company's distributed storage platform.


German automaker Audi plans to launch its new A1, the first premium automobile in the small compacts class, in the Middle East in mid 2011.


A Council Bluffs man was arrested on multiple charges Sunday after a chase topping 100 mph.

Council Bluffs man arrested after chase topping 100 mph


Indonesian police arrested on Thursday a suspected would-be suicide bomber trained by the group believed to be responsible for last week's deadly hotel attacks in Jakarta.


The Prime Minister, Dr. Derek Sikua, in response to the Oppositions claim, says the Government must spend money to earn money.


A Cambridge woman scammed out of $550 after buying fake Stanley Cup tickets may be just one in a series of victims, according to police reports.

Cambridge woman scammed $550 for fake Stanley Cup tickets


(Satellite TODAY 12-21-09) Arianespace launched the Helios 2B military observation satellite after two delays caused by last-minute anomalies, the company announced Dec. 18.


Joan Rivers' salty tongue got her booted from a British daytime talk show in the middle of its live broadcast.


FRICKLEY Athletic has frozen matchday prices for its centenary season in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.

Frickley Athletic freeze matchday prices


Twenty-two-year-old British driver Paul di Resta is to test with McLaren for four days.


To see the situation for himself, Congressman Mike Simpson toured the food bank in Idaho Falls Tuesday.

Congressman Mike Simpson tours food bank


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close of trade on Monday: up 50 cents, or 1.9 per cent, at $26.85 National Australia Bank may be able to finally offload its troubled British banking division amid speculation that Spanish giant Santander is considering making a STG2 billion offer.


Oil rose 1.3 percent to above $50 a barrel on Monday, giving up early gains, as worries over the global economy returned to the fore centring on Citigroup's ability to survive, but hopes OPEC might cut output again as early as this week helped buoy prices.


``I'm very immature and inexperienced as far as love is concerned,'' Kapoor told IANS.


The Taliban is ``creeping like a disease'' in Pakistan and is threatening the very existence of that country, according to defence analyst Rear Admiral Rajagopal Menon.

``Taliban is creeping like a disease in pak''


Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle refuses to panic over their wretched start to the season.


Katy Perry and Russell Brand got married in a traditional Indian ceremony at the Aman-i-Khas resort in Rajasthan, India this morning.

Katy Perry and Russell Brand get married in India


President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed shaping an international mechanism to prevent gas crises in the future.

Medvedev proposes shaping international mechanism to prevent gas crises


Cheryl Cole has been introduced as Cheryl Tweedy by Simon Cowell at the X Factor auditions despite the fact that her Mrs C tattoo still remains on the back of her neck.

Cheryl Cole introduced as Cheryl Tweedy by Simon Cowell on X Factor


Prime Minister Stephen Harper has pushed back against Indian government warnings of Sikh extremism in Canada, saying that the federal government won't interfere in the right to free expression.

Stephen Harper pushes back on India's warnings of Sikh extremism


Fern Britton has quit 'This Morning' after 10-years presenting the show because she feels ``undervalued''.


MASSACRE monster Anders Breivik grinned as judges jailed him for 21 years for taking the lives of 77 people.

Mass murderer Anders Breivik jailed for 21 years


In a game heard live on KHTS Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Kings lost to the Detroit Red Wings, by a final score of 3-1.

Los Angeles Kings lose to Detroit Red Wings, 3-1


All charges against Bach, charged under his given name of Sebastian Bierk, were withdrawn at the request of the Crown.


The Canadian dollar edged higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by firmer commodity prices that rose on the back of robust China trade figures pointing to a stronger global economy.

Canadian dollar edges higher on commodity price rise


Nicaragua's leftist President Daniel Ortega, a US foe since the Cold War, said God was punishing the United States with the financial crisis for trying to impose its economic principles on poor countries.


Painter Thomas Kinkade, whose works of luminescent, homespun scenes captivated millions of Americans even as some critics scoffed, died at his home in Northern California at age 54, a spokesman said.

Thomas Kinkade, ``Painter of light'' dies at 54


The Senate yesterday said the increasing terrorist attacks on churches in the Northern part of the country was a ploy to throw Nigeria into a religious war.


President Obama is expected to welcome the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants to the White House today, continuing a long tradition in the nation's capitol.

President Obama welcomes San Francisco Giants


The Children's Miracle Network will host its ninth annual golf tournament on Monday, May 21 at the Troy Country Club.

Children's Miracle Network to host golf tournament


An Air India flight from New York landed here safely Sunday evening despite developing a technical snag enroute, the airline said.

Air India flight lands safely despite technical snag


Kuwaitis have voted in a snap election for the wealthy Gulf state's fourth parliament in less than six years.


In Chhattisgarh, about 20 Maoists were killed in a fierce encounter with CRPF and state police personnel in Dantewada district yesterday.

20 Maoists killed in fierce encounter with CRPF


Now the controversial college gossip site Juicycampus.com is facing a raft of subpoenas from law enforcement officials in New Jersey who have been investigating the site for more than a month.

The college gossip site Juicycampus.com is facing subpoenas.


A blood thinner that has been linked to 19 deaths in the United States is now being recalled in Canada after a contaminant was found in products made by a specific manufacturer, Health Canada said yesterday.


So election officials in Chicago's northern suburbs want to know why voter registration material was sent to the dead goldfish.

Voter registration material sent to dead goldfish


At the present time we are seeing 30 year fixed mortgage rates around 4.8% while 15 year fixed mortgage rates are around 4.2%.


AN ABERDEENSHIRE cemetery is set to nearly double in size as it nears its current capacity.


The Boston Blazers will battle the Buffalo Bandits at the TD Banknorth Garden on Saturday night at 7:30 pm looking to secure a playoff spot.

Boston Blazers to battle Buffalo Bandits


David Shinskie, Boston College's 25-year-old freshman quarterback who spent the past seven years playing minor league baseball, returned to practice today and will almost certainly get some playing time in Saturday's opener against Northeastern.


In a letter sent to AWU members by Victorian branch secretary Cesar Melhem, the union - one of Julia Gillard's strongest backers - said it never wanted the carbon tax but quickly realised it was going to come into effect ``whether we liked it or not''.


The Kyrgyz Government promises to ``work transparently and honestly with the mining companies, so that they are confident in the protection of their investments''.

Kyrgyz Government promises to ``work transparently and honestly with mining companies``


Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel Prize-winning author whose books chronicled the horrors of the Soviet gulag system, has died at age 89 of heart failure.


A man drowned during a church picnic at Lake Hartwell on Saturday, according to the Anderson County Coroner's Office.


The euro will collapse in the next three to six months if nothing dramatic is undertaken to save it, according to a leading German economist, who has called for fast and decisive action.

Euro could collapse in 'three to six months'


Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff said Wednesday he will introduce a non-confidence motion in the House of Commons, starting in motion the wheels to bring down the minority Conservative federal government.

Ignatieff to introduce non-confidence motion


Renaissance Capital, the leading emerging markets investment bank, has hired Ronnie Golan to head its Africa investment banking operations.

Renaissance Capital hires head of Africa investment banking operations


A suspect tried to prevent a officers and police dog from finding him while hiding.

Suspect tries to prevent police dog from finding him


A North Chicago man has been charged with murder in the death of a 41-year-old woman whose body was found in the back yard of a north suburban home early Saturday.


Plan B has unveiled his new single Lost My Way, the second to be taken from his forthcoming album iLL Manors.


Arseniy Yatsenyuk said that the economic crisis in Ukraine has been the result of not only the global crisis but it has been also provoked by Ukrainian politicians.

Arseniy Yatsenyuk says economic crisis in Ukraine has been is provoked by Ukrainian politicians


NDA constituent Shiv Sena, which opposed the bill for quota in promotion for SCs/STs in government jobs in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, said it will continue to oppose reservation of any kind on caste or religious lines.

Shiv Sena to oppose reservation on caste or religious lines


Phil Kessel, who led the Bruins (team stats) with 36 goals this season, had surgery at Mass. General yesterday to repair a torn rotator cuff and labrum in his left shoulder.


It is the right time to invest in Chengdu , the capital city of Sichuan province that will soon host the 2013 Global Fortune Forum , city officials told Singaporean business representatives last month .


TESCO is coming to town to unveil plans for its massive new store on the site of the Campbeltown Creamery.


``The president will address the nation at 07:00 GMT,'' said retired Major General Rashid Qureshi, the chief presidential spokesperson.


Highland Park will be among the latest towns in New Jersey to build vegetable and herb gardens at local schools, thanks to a $10,000 grant from Wal-Mart.

Highland Park to build vegetable garden at local schools


A new book claims that babies lives are shaped by their mothers and the world whilst they are still in the womb.

Babies' lives are shaped whilst still in the womb


Art Linkletter, who encouraged both kids and grown-ups to say the ``darndest things'' during his decades as a genial but gently mischievous television personality, has died at age 97.

TV personality Art Linkletter dies at 97


Idea Cellular, the third largest wireless operator in India and a part of the Aditya Birla conglomerate, gained on Tuesday after it reported strong Q2 earnings.

Idea Cellular gains on strong Q2 earnings


PTI Feb 22, 2013, 01.20PM IST Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh has signed a fresh appeal seeking clemency that is addressed to the people of Pakistan and President Asif Ali Zardari, his lawyer said today.

Sarabjit Singh signs fresh appeal seeking clemency


Leg spin legend Shane Warne, who has been named the captain-cum-coach of the Jaipur franchise Rajasthan Royals team in the Indian Premier League, on Wednesday demanded that the six-week IPL period be kept free of international cricket by the ICC.

IPL period be kept free of international cricket:


Apple has filed another patent lawsuit against smartphone manufacturer HTC, claiming it has violated four of its patents related to smartphones and other mobile devices.

Apple files another patent lawsuit against HTC


TORONTO The CBC drew a modest 1.13 million viewers for Monday's NHL Winter Classic that saw the New York Rangers defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.

CBC draws 1.13 million viewers for NHL Winter Classic


A man fought off an armed robber while he was shoveling snow Tuesday evening, police said.

Man fights off robber while shoveling snow


Employees of the Lead and Zinc Complex, the largest Bulgarian producer of non-ferrous metals in the southern city of Kardzhali, will renew protests on Tuesday due to the uncertain future of the plant.

Employees of the largest Bulgarian producer of non-ferrous metals will renew protests


TMZ reports that disco diva Donna Summer has died today aged 63 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Donna Summer dies at 63 after a battle with cancer


Pink Floyd guitarist Roger Waters said he was still considering whether to call on musicians to boycott Israel .

Roger Waters still 'considering' call to boycott Israel


Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Fargo Monday to rally support for US Senate candidate Heidi Heitkamp.


Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi, his face bandaged, left a Milan hospital today, four days after being attacked by a mentally ill man at a political rally.


The US embassy in Pretoria was evacuated on Tuesday morning, but officials refused to comment on the reason.


An autopsy has found that a gunshot wound killed a 48-year-old Vermont man who was found with a critically injured missing teenager.

Autopsy finds that gunshot wound killed vt.


Two days after being released by the Edimes-Pavis professional basketball team in Italy, former North Dakota State standout Brett Winkelman has already received numerous offers from other teams.


India is facing challenges to keep its stable rating outlook with high inflation, weak fiscal position and slower economic growth weighing, Standard & Poor's rating service said on Monday.

India faces challenges to stable rating outlook:


Smokeless tobacco products that are manufactured in India contain heavy metal, reveals a study report published in The Scientific World Journal.

Smokeless tobacco products contain heavy metal: report


Iran has barred two UN inspectors from entering the country after they filed a ``false'' report about Tehran's nuclear programme, atomic chief Ali Akbar Salehi was Monday quoted as saying.


AN off-duty paramedic battled to save the life of a cyclist after an horrific crash on the Thanet Way.

Paramedic battled to save life of cyclist after crash on Thanet Way


A mysterious snake is wreaking havoc at Tchalo in Rumphi district and two people including a primary school head teacher have since died after being beaten by the snake.

Mysterious snake wreaks havoc in Rumphi:


Indian tennis stars have so far enjoyed mixed fortune at the ongoing US Open in New York.


After what seemed like the longest pregnancy ever, Jessica gave birth today to a baby girl named Maxwell Drew Johnson, a rep for Jessica confirms to OK!.

Jessica simpson gives birth to baby girl Maxwell Drew Johnson!


British retailer Topshop has launched its first two local language sites in French and German as a response to demand from shoppers.

Topshop launches first local language sites in French and German


Budget airline Firefly will now fly to Kerteh in Terengganu twice daily from Subang.


New Zealand economy is predicted to escape recession late 2009 after a survey showed increased business optimism.

New Zealand economy predicted to escape recession late 2009


The recently hired Peruvian defense attorney for accused murderer Joran van der Sloot said Tuesday that he's quitting after receiving death threats.


A 50-year-old Nova Scotia man has been sentenced to five years in prison for sex crimes against his stepdaughter.

Ns man sentenced to five years for sex crimes against stepdaughter


As an indication of how bad the The Banking Liquidity Crisis is, the Federal Reserve held the first emergency weekend meeting in 30 years to try and save investment bank Bear Stearns, which was in danger of going bankrupt thanks to bad mortgage-backed securities and other collateralized debt obligations.

Fed holds first emergency weekend meeting in 30 years


Jack Black is set to star as the title character in a contemporary version of Gulliver's Travels for Twentieth Century Fox.

Jack Black to star in ``Gulliver's Travels''


Sports Writer Liverpool and Manchester City were eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday night, and Giuseppe Rossi scored his tournament-high eighth goal to help Villarreal advance to the quarterfinals.

Liverpool, man City eliminated from Europa League


PHILADELPHIA Elijah Joseph returned an interception 95 yards for a touchdown and James Dixon scored on a 92-yard kickoff return to help Temple beat Buffalo 37-13 on Saturday.


PD Ports is seeing positive results from a group-wide safety suggestion scheme launched last year and aimed at finding practical and cost effective solutions for further improving the safety of the company's working environment.

PD Ports sees positive results from safety suggestion scheme


The Red Sox just held their press conference to introduce Carl Crawford.


India has said when there is a need to regulate the financial market; the same should not be used to devise any kind of protectionism.


AO Smith Corp., which has a manufacturing plant in Ashland City, announced third-quarter earnings of $21.4 million, or 70 cents per share, on revenue of $602.7 million.


After having fallen sharply over the last few weeks, the euro may begin to find a bottom this week.

Euro may begin to find a bottom this week


Two KU students were involved in a non-fatal bicycle accident 10:40 am Thursday.

Two students involved in bicycle accident


Opec members saw no need on Sunday to pump more oil in response to last week's double-digit surge in oil prices to over $139 a barrel that top exporter Saudi Arabia described as unjustified.


Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed, head of the Beit El Yeshiva, underscores the need for unity in Israel and in the religious Zionist camp.

Rabbi Zalman Melamed underscores need for unity


FLIGHT attendants from British Airways and Indian airline Jagson have been arrested over a multimillion-dollar prostitution racket.

Flight attendants arrested for prostitution


The latest buzz from the film industry is that Veeru Potla, who had earlier directed films like Manoj's 'Bindaas' and Nag's 'Ragada' is all set to direct Power Star Pawan Kalyan.


Greece, which is set to receive its second multibillion bailout, remains mired in a deep economic recession as household finances remain pressured by deep austerity measures, official figures showed Friday.


The Romania currency RON has hit a new historic low against the Euro, losing 0.17 percent and reaching an exchange rate of RON/EUR 4.5571 on Monday, according to the National Bank of Romania.

Romanian currency RON hits a new historic low against the Euro


Zacks reiterated their neutral rating on shares of HCP in a research report sent to investors on Friday morning.

Zacks reiterates ``neutral'' rating on HCP (HCP)


a 52-year-old man was hit in the head with a rock thrown by a 20-year-old sitting with a group of people on the levee path, near Front Street Tuesday morning at 11:15.


Kansas City, MO - infoZine - Matt J. Whitworth, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a former Lee's Summit, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a nearly $2.7 million mortgage fraud scheme.

Former Lee's Summit man pleads guilty to $2.7 million mortgage fraud scheme


Emergency Situations Ministers of BSEC member states will meet in Baku on September 18, press service of BSEC told APA.

Emergency Situations ministers of BSEC member states to meet in Baku


Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona vows to return to Congress in a new book that details months of intense therapy and her emotional battle to come to terms with what happened when a gunman opened fire in front of a Tucson grocery store.


While the country was voting in what has been a historical presidential election, local grade schools also held mock elections.


Liberia is gradually becoming a better place to do business as the country's public private dialogue has once again announced the attainment of additional reforms.


Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica met with a delegation of Serbs from Kosovo in Belgrade today.


26 Feb, 12:18 - Zac Efron has proposed to his High School Musical 3 co-star Vanessa Hudgens, it has been claimed.


Bahrain police have ordered 60 CCTV cameras as part of a nationwide scheme to improve human rights for detainees besides key steps like redesigning of the interrogation rooms.


Britain has moved to ban the Pakistani Taliban as a terrorist group, making it illegal to belong to or raise funds for the organisation in Britain.


The Reserve Bank Governor, D Subbarao, on Tuesday, said emerging economies like India would be impacted by newer regulations being discussed globally.

'India would be impacted by newer regulations'


Phillips pled guilty to a reckless driving charge after he was caught going 72 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone over the weekend in Park Hills.

Phillips pleads guilty to reckless driving


A serious early-morning crash and hazmat spill shut down part of Interstate 95 in both directions for several hours Saturday morning.

Hazmat spill shuts down part of Interstate 95


Miley Cyrus says she is too ``driven'' with her career to consider getting married right now.

Miley Cyrus is too ``driven'' to marry right now


Futuristic discs with a storage capacity 2,000 times that of current DVDs could be just around the corner, thanks to new research from Swinburne University of Technology.

Futuristic discs with storage capacity 2,000 times that of current DVDs could be just around the corner


Victoria Police Chief Commissioner, Simon Overland, says he has ``nothing to fear'' from an inquiry into force command.


Steve Jobs told his biographer, Walter Issacson, that he admired Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for ``not selling out.''


BORIS Becker was dumped by his fiancee by text message, telling him it was game, set and match in a blow that ``trampled on my soul'', the former German tennis star said.


It will be a case of double GI at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow night, with Maroons skipper Cameron Smith revealing the Queensland game plan is designed to capitalise on the supreme talents of Inglis.

Maroons game plan to capitalise on the supreme talents of Greg Inglis


OLLY Murs and Caroline Flack and will present X Factor spin-off programme Xtra Factor this year.

Olly Murs and Caroline Flack to present Xtra Factor


Ortronics/Legrand, a global leader in high performance copper, fiber and wireless structured cabling solutions, will introduce the Clarity SNAP™ pre-terminated copper cabling system at the BICSI Winter Conference, January 13 - 16 at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Ortronics/Legrand introduces Clarity SNAP


Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will endorse John McCain on Thursday, giving a certain boost to the Republican presidential front-runner six days before California's high-prize primary.


A tornado ripped through Kapolei Wednesday afternoon and hours later nearby residents and witnesses are still reeling from the natural phenomenon.


Goodwin College will complete repairs to Riverside Drive by early next week, Goodwin College Director of Communications Kara Simmers said.

Goodwin College to complete repairs at Riverside Drive


BREAST implants may delay cancer diagnosis in women, says a new study urging a thorough probe into the potential health risks of this type of cosmetic surgery.

Breast implants may delay cancer diagnosis


Bynum said, ````My left knee is still really sore, right knee is actually better, so that's good. It's just pain, just by walking around. Worst case scenario it's another month.''

Andrew Bynum: ``worse case scenario it s another month''


Glasgow-based Tennent's brewery has made a £24m operating profit for its parent company C&C Group, it has been reported.


``I know that I'm glad to be divorced and on my own,'' she says, addressing ex-husband Jon Gosselin, 34, in a clip from an episode of Kate + 8, which airs Monday night on TLC; the show's final episode will air Sept. 12.

Kate Gosselin: 'I'm glad to be divorced and on my own'


TEHRAN -British head coach of Iranian national billiard team David John adopted Islam on Monday in an official ceremony in Tehran.

British head coach of Iranian billiard team adopts Islam


The Turkish ruling party will certainly win the municipal election, Azerbaijan-Turkey inter-parliamentary friendship group co-chair Mustafa Kabakchi told Trend News.

Turkish ruling party to win municipal election:


Goods worth lakhs were looted from a factory here at an industrial area early this morning, after assailants tied the watchman and other staff.


Deputy Secretary of State Thomas R. Nides and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Neal S. Wolin will travel to Israel, the West Bank and Tunisia on January 23-25 to underscore the commitment of the United States to economic engagement and assistance as part of its diplomatic efforts in the region.

Deputy Secretary of State Thomas R. Nides and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Neal S. Wolin travel to Israel


US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi does not favor a second economic stimulus package, she said in an interview broadcast on Sunday.

Pelosi does not favor second us economic stimulus


New Delhi-based Bigshoebazaar India, an online wholesaler and retailer of shoes, apparel, bags, accessories and gift items, raised 40 crore in series B round of funding.

Bigshoebazaar raises 40 crore in series B funding


Cowpea producers across 20 districts in the savannah regions are to be trained to enable them to become economically viable.

Cowpea producers in savannah regions to be trained


The dollar fell more than 1 percent against the yen Tuesday to trade at the session low as investors waited for the policy statement at the conclusion of a two-day Federal Reserve policy meeting Wednesday.


Detroit-based Compuware Corp. says it's selling its Quality Solutions software product line to Newbury, England-based Micro Focus International PLC for $80 million.


Lucknow lad Aasad Mirza, who debuted on the silver screen with Sanjay Dutt's niece Nazia Hussain this year in the movie Say Yes To Love, died in a road accident in Mumbai last night.

Actor Aasad Mirza dies in a road accident


Australia joined the US and Canada yesterday in boycotting a UN conference on racism next week, saying it was concerned the conference would be used as a platform for anti-Semitic views.

Australia joins boycott of UN's racism conference


People in Britain think that ideal sex session should last 23 minutes and should happen before 11 pm on a Saturday, according to a poll.


Mecca Bingo has joined up with Simon Cowell Britain's Got Talent and want to find the next big thing.

Mecca Bingo wants to find the next big thing


Chantelle Houghton has claimed that her former fiancé Alex Reid turned their house into a ``sex dungeon'', hooked up with prostitutes, and cross-dressed as alter-ego Roxanne for sexual liaisons with other men, while in a relationship with her.

Chantelle Houghton: 'Alex Reid turned my house into a sex dungeon'


Store 21 will launch concessions in 16 Woolworths stores, starting with openings in Clydebank, Harrow, Slough, Wrexham and Swindon on Thursday.

Store 21 to launch concessions in Woolworths


Prince William will visit Australia and New Zealand to meet residents affected by the summer's natural disasters.


Quite uncharacteristic of former editions of the biggest TV reality show on the African continent, Big Brother Africa where representatives of various countries are held in secrecy until the last hour, shocking and exclusive information gathered by www.nydjlive.com indicates that Ghanaian Dancehall and Raggae artist ShattaRako is next to represent Ghana in the Big Brother Africa 8 ``The Chase'' after unsuccessful attempts by Eazzy, Keitta and DKB in the previous edition, ``Stargame''.

ShattaRako next to represent Ghana in the Big Brother Africa 8 .


About 30 high school debate teams from around Vermont are competing to see who goes to the state championships in Montpelier.


Steve Lavin on West Virginia winning their ninth straight game to advance to the Elite Eight


India needs smart urbanization policies to change its energy footprint by focusing on integrated housing that will lead to reduced energy consumption as well as transit time, said Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce, India.

India needs smart urbanization policies:


In a match-up that featured two of the top-three teams in the America East, the University of Hartford softball team split a doubleheader with Boston University on Sunday afternoon at the UH Softball Field.

Softball splits doubleheader with Boston University


Out-Law.com - UN split on cybercrime conventions A United Nations committee on international crime prevention is split on how to deal with cybercrime.

Out-Law.com > UN split on cybercrime conventions


A sixth grader has been charged with bringing an unloaded gun to a Martin County middle school.

Sixth grader charged with bringing gun to school


Punjab Minister for Livestock & Dairy Development Malik Ahmed Ali Aulakh has said that livestock plays a significant role in national development, therefore all officers and staff of department should work hard to promote livestock.

Livestock plays significant role in Development:


Darton swimmers set three school records Saturday at Savannah College of Art & Design as the Cavaliers and Lady Cavaliers -- as a whole -- lost, 306-217.


Osama bin Laden planned to use al Qaeda-held French hostages in North Africa, possibly by killing them, to discredit Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of France's 2012 presidential election, a radio station said on Friday.

Bin Laden planned to use hostages to discredit Sarkozy


DENVER - The Colorado Rockies signed infielder Kazuo Matsui to a minor league deal Tuesday.

Rockies sign inf Matsui to minor league deal


Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and her family held a toy giveaway in memory of Hudson's nephew Julian.

Jennifer Hudson and family hold toy giveaway


Two Metro East men were charged today in thefts last month of 35 batteries from school buses in Collinsville.

Men charged in thefts of batteries from school buses in Collinsville


A baby died Monday evening after being left in a car all day at the El Cerrito Plaza BART station.


Mexico has set a new Guinness record for the world's highest suspension bridge.

Mexico sets record for highest suspension bridge


Vishwa Hindu Parishad president Ashok Singhal on Saturday appealed to yoga guru Ramdev to end his fast and lead the movement against black money and corruption more aggressively.


Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 400,000 golden tea lights sold in the United States and Canada.

Pier 1 Imports recalls golden tea lights


``She's just so easy to drive -- she appears to float entirely on air.''


The American Red Cross is seeking skilled communications volunteers to utilize their skills in helping the Red Cross in Grand Junction, Montrose, Eagle, Pitkin, Routt and Summit counties.

Red Cross seeks skilled communications volunteers


New mom Jennifer Lopez has spent a whopping $50,000 on a home gym to help her lose weight after gaining almost 50lbs during her pregnancy.

Jennifer Lopez spends $50,000 on a home gym


Ricardo Gonzalez of Argentina made five birdies in the last six holes to win the SAS Masters by two shots from Jamie Donaldson of Wales.


China on Sunday announced a whopping $570 billion stimulus package to boost domestic demand and a slew of ``active'' macro-economic measures to ease credit crunch to offset the adverse impact on its economy from the global economic crisis.

China announces $570 billion stimulus package


The Houston Food Bank got some much needed help Wednesday, in the form of a $200,000 grant from Bank of America.


New Labour architect Peter Mandelson has fired another angry salvo at Ed Miliband for disowning the New Labour tag.

Mandy fires another salvo against Miliband


Hilary Duff has landed herself a guest appearance role in Ghost Whisperer, according to reports.

Hilary Duff lands role in Ghost Whisperer


Singer Katy Perry who recently parted ways with husband Russell Brand has urged fans to avoid ``gossip'' about their marriage breakdown.


City Gate will be demolished next month as the works on the Valletta entrance project proceed 'on time and on budget', Infrastructure Minister Austin Gatt said today.


Teseq Inc., a leading developer and provider of instrumentation and test systems for EMC emission and immunity, has released the new NSG 3060 test generator featuring an innovative design that uses modular architecture to provide system configurations meeting the needs of basic and sophisticated test laboratories.


A severe thunderstorm watch is posted until 10 pm for Horry, Georgetown and Brunswick counties, the National Weather Service in Wilmington, NC, reported.

Severe thunderstorm watch posted until 10 pm


After ticking up in September, a key US manufacturing index ticked back down in October, reflecting the uncertainty in the sector and the economy in general.


Buildings in the Invercargill CBD could be abandoned by their owners if an expensive government proposal to improve the safety of earthquake-prone buildings goes ahead, the city council boss says.


After being sidelined by heart disease, TV host and weather man Kim Atienza returned to the noontime program ``Showtime'' on Friday.


She's reportedly given birth to a baby girl, five months after announcing her pregnancy.


When Gen. David Petraeus along with US Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker gave their testimony to the Senate on April 9, they did nothing more than to confirm in spades what had been being mooted and duly leaked by the Washington-based press: that the Bush-Cheney Administration had officially endorsed the line that Iran should be set up for attack, on grounds that it--and not any indigenous resistance--were responsible for the mounting death toll among American troops in Iraq


President Asif Ali Zardari has highlighted the urgency to check the menace of terrorism otherwise it will dampen the hopes.

Asif Ali Zardari highlights urgency to check terrorism


Gannett Co Inc reported higher first-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday on the strength of its TV stations and digital revenue from subscriptions to its newspapers.


MOTORISTS are advised to avoid the A54 in Middlewich after a lorry overturned spilling sand all over the road.

Motorists advised to avoid A54 after lorry overturns


The 2011 NBA Finals schedule is set as the Dallas Mavericks will take on the Miami Heat for the 2011 NBA Championship.


Bashar al-Assad of Syria issued on Tuesday a decree granting general amnesty to political detainees, international media outlets report.

Bashar al-Assad of Syria grants general amnesty


A 74-year-old man is in critical condition after he was struck by a car Monday.

Man in critical condition after being struck by car


Hearts have avoided instant relegation after the Scottish Premier League board decided the financial problems of their majority shareholder had not breached its rules before the end of the season.


The largest and most important UN climate change conference in history opened today with organizers warning diplomats from 192 nations that this could be the best last chance for a deal to protect the world from calamitous global warming.


Two Mount Airy men who led police on a high-speed chase that ended Wednesday with their car crashing into Carroll Creek have been charged with robbing a Middletown pharmacy.

Mount Airy men charged with robbing Middletown pharmacy


Only few women are interested in the information technology sector, according to research published by the Federation of Finnish Technology Industries on Thursday.


Two years after becoming perhaps the most vocally maligned organization in the country, ACORN announced today it is filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.


India vs South Africa first test in Centurion has finally ended with India's defeat and the team lost the match by an innings and 25 runs.

India vs South Africa first test, India lose by an innings and 25 runs


Kaman Corp. reported strong second-quarter earnings Thursday, citing sales growth by its aerospace division, higher profit margins and the benefit of previous cost reductions.


President Barack Obama wants BP Plc to set up an escrow account to pay the claims for damages caused by its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, White House adviser David Axelrod said.

Obama wants BP to set up escrow account for claims


Tellico Village, the planned community of 5,000 acres in Loudon and Monroe counties, celebrates its 25th anniversary this week.

Tellico Village celebrates its 25th anniversary


A ghost figure is pictured at a haunted house in Tokyo Dome City amusement park in Tokyo September 2, 2010.

Ghost figure is pictured at haunted house


A Manjung local councillor who was sworn in a week ago has been found dead in a well near his chicken farm in Changkat Kruing, about 90km from here.


As everyone knows, it's illegal to make copies of my CDs and DVDs, which means that it is also illegal for me to make backup copies.


Hospital officials say a 14-year-old girl has died after being struck by lightning as she played in the rain.

Girl dies after being struck by lightning while playing in the rain


The US Supreme Court has agreed to take a closer look at juvenile sentencing to determine whether juveniles convicted of killing someone can be sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole.

Supreme Court to take another look at juvenile sentencing


Crews will soon begin installing the ice boom where Lake Erie drains into the Niagara River.


The Mayor of Accra, Dr Alfred Vanderpuye, on Monday left Accra for Amsterdam at the invitation of the Mayor of Amsterdam, Mr Joe Cohen.


The body of a man in his 20s has been found Friday morning near a Brown Line station on the Northwest Side, authorities said.


No finer example of Maher's disdain for theism and Judeo-Christian principles occurred on Friday's installment of ``Real Time'' when he actually declared, ``At least half of the (Ten) Commandments are stupid!''

Bill Maher: ``at least half of the (Ten) Commandments are stupid!''


RAFAH, Gaza Strip >> Egypt on Tuesday opened its border with Hamas-ruled Gaza for a three-day period ahead of a major Muslim holiday this weekend, but imposed tight restrictions on who can travel and did not say whether it would resume normal border operations.

Egypt opening border ahead of Muslim holiday


Kila Kaaihue, an Iolani alum, is expected to be called up by the Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Star is reorting.

Kila ka'aihue expected to be called up by Royals


On January 14, 2012, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav in Kathmandu.

Premier Wen Jiabao meets with Nepalese President Yadav


Puppies left motherless in Tunica County are now getting a new home in Florida.


Ever wonder how a new Lamborghini is delivered to a customer?


HONIARA, Feb 10, 2013 -A powerful aftershock rattled the Solomon Islands Sunday as aid agencies struggled to get a clear picture of the devastation four days after a 8.0-magnitude quake triggered a deadly tsunami.

Powerful aftershock rattles Solomon Islands


With this appointment, Toshiba increases the resellers' network footprints in Pakistan with ABM as Toshiba's authorised distributors and service provider.


An original drawing by Picasso ``Don Quixote'' was accidentally discovered by art critics in a Georgian family in Tbilisi.

Original drawing by Picasso ``Don Quixote'' discovered in Tbilisi


Best Buy said its annual profit would be smaller than expected, hurt by a slowing economy as shoppers held back on TVs, digital music players and cameras.

Best Buy annual profits smaller than expected


X Factor winner Leona Lewis recently refused to open a clothing line's sale, as they use fur in their items.

Leona Lewis refuses to open clothing line's sale


The Boston Bruins have signed Swedish forward Carl Soderberg to a three-year, one-way contract through the 2014-15 season.

Bruins sign Swedish forward Carl Soderberg


With the ink barely dry on their marriage license, Kim Kardashian will reportedly file for divorce from her husband Kris Humphries this morning after only 72 days of marriage!

Kim Kardashian filing for divorce from Kris Humphries!


The Labour Party has organised a youth jobs summit that will discuss ways to tackle rising unemployment in the 15-24 year age group.


Despite all the Objective-C propaganda it was interesting to note that CoreUI was actually written in C++.


The US Federal Trade Commission has announced that it had filed suit against Intel, accusing the world's biggest computer chipmaker of illegally using its dominant market position to stifle competition.

US Federal Trade Commission files suit against Intel


Continental Airlines has announced it is cutting flights to and from Guam.

Continental cuts flights to and from Guam


The Canada Revenue Agency announced today that the maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan for 2012 will be $50,100--up from $48,300 in 2011.

Canada Revenue Agency announces maximum pensionable earnings for 2012


Dollar Tree is expanding its West Towne Commons store near Target in Jackson, causing three Stonebrook Place tenants to relocate.


Paul Buentello, who was cut from the UFC recently after being dominated by Cheick Kongo, won his first fight outside the UFC at Shark Fights 11 last night.

Paul Buentello wins first fight outside the UFC


France on Friday expelled 14 Libyan diplomats loyal to the government of Muammar Gaddafi as Amnesty International said Libyan forces could be guilty of war crimes in the besieged city of Misrata, Reuters reported.


Tajikistan has fulfilled its obligations on an interstate treaty and the Qairoqqum reservoir in the Sughd province is made ready to provide neighboring countries with water in normal regime,

Tajikistan ready to provide neighboring countries with water in normal regime


The UAE is firmly on the path to recovery and inflation is expected to be 2.5 to three per cent this year, Economy Minister Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri said yesterday.


LA PAZ, Bolivia - Brazil announced on Friday that it was granting asylum to a Bolivian opposition senator who has holed up in its embassy in La Paz claiming political persecution and saying he feared for his life.

Brazil grants asylum to Bolivian senator


Turkish government considers to allow the private companies to import natural gas to tackle the rapid increase in the prices, state-run Anatolian Agency reported on Saturday.

Turkish government to allow private companies to import natural gas


Vodafone Hungary has completed the second phase of its LTE test during which LTE FDD technology was checked in Hungary's capital Budapest.

Vodafone Hungary completes second phase of LTE test


A Timaru chartered accountant has been deregistered and ordered to pay $14,940, after a disciplinary tribunal hearing.


A central leader of Pakistan Peoples Party, Senator Mian Raza Rabbani has said that no forward block is being formed in the PPP and it is united.


India's Tanvi Singla, one of the top five finalists at the Miss Asia Pacific World pageant held in Busan, may not have won the title but feels her hard work has finally paid off.


Singer Tom Jones was forced to cancel the last concert of a three-month tour slated for Monte Carlo Saturday, blaming ``severe dehydration.''

Tom Jones cancels concert, blames dehydration


The Dallas Stars signed right-winger Mark Parrish to a US$500,000, one-year contract Wednesday.


Waitrose is to relaunch its frozen food range in January 2010 with a focus on quality, homemade dishes.


After a week off because of spring breaks and snow postponing Battle Mountain girls soccer's game at Glenwood Tuesday, the Huskies showed no rust, pounding Palisade, 5-0, on the road Saturday.


Bill Gates tops this year's Forbes list of the 400 richest Americans with a net worth calculated at $ 59 billion.

Bill Gates tops Forbes list of richest Americans


WinMagic, a full-disk encryption vendor an developer, announced that it has joined the Trusted Computing Group at the Contributor Level.


Turkey's national carrier Turkish Airlines said on Friday it had decided to buy 117 planes from European aircraft maker Airbus, of which 82 are firm orders and 35 options, in the years 2015-2020.

Turkish Airlines to buy 117 planes from Airbus


A new study finds that long-term feelings of loneliness can increase blood pressure in middle-aged and older adults.


So the Bahraini people now have two missions to employ, first to take care of the protesting against the government and trying to gain some rights from the government, second operation is how to get rid of the Saudi occupiers as they became as an army who is occupying Bahrain and helping the government to go on more brutal acts against the Bahraini people.

Bahrainis must get rid of Saudi occupiers:


Opposition backed Presidential candidate PA Sangma will file his nomination on Thursday, the day when UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee will also submit his papers.

PA Sangma to file nomination on Thursday


Hmedicine.com blog has been recognized as one of the top homeopathy blogs due to great content and accurate information.

Hmedicine.com recognized as one of the top homeopathy blogs


Filtronic bounced into the black in the year to the end of May as revenues from continuing operations rose by 68%.

Filtronic in the black as revenues rise 68%


Deepika Padukone, who is in a rumoured relationship with Siddharth Mallya, turned down the marriage proposal of one of her craziest fans, Zee News reports.


Joe Torre was named to manage Team USA in the 2013 World Baseball Classic next March.


A MAN with a ``reckless and irresponsible attitude to women'' was jailed for four years today for raping a teenager.


GSI Commerce is currently trading higher by 2.12%, so definitely the buyers stepping in, as the stock's volume is on pace to break its average.


A man is undergoing surgery in Tauranga Hospital after being hit by a car near the city last night.


Pakistan will release 34 Indian prisoners, including a fisherman suffering from cancer, this week as part of steps to normalise relations between the two countries.

Pakistan to release 34 Indian prisoners this week


First she's racist now she's homophobic, what will this girl do next?


US has threatened to take 'unilateral action' by sending its troops to Pakistan to shut down Taliban.

US threatens to take 'unilateral action' to shut down Taliban


-Campbell Soup Co. CEO Douglas Conant is stepping down in July after a decade leading the world's top soup maker, the company said Tuesday.

Campbell CEO Douglas Conant to step down in July


Taylor Swift has scheduled a live web chat with her fans on Tuesday at 5 pm ET. Swift will be in Nashville answering fan questions and talking to her fans about her upcoming third album.

Taylor Swift schedules live web chat with fans for Tuesday


I don't believe this is a sign of a deepening crisis; the United States is facing an increasing heat of partisan politics, it does have a budget deficit, it does have a huge debt, but those are the problems that have long been there, and they are being resolved in a way, so I don't believe that potential change of one of the administration officials, is either a sign or a stimulus to the crisis deepening or becoming worse.

US facing an increasing heat of partisan politics


Mice can cough, according to new research that could help scientists combat coughing in humans.


A brawl involving around 40 people broke out after a semi-pro football game in Rohnert Park Saturday afternoon, according to police.

Brawl breaks out at semi-pro football game


The Indian rupee opened at 44.69 per dollar versus 44.79 Friday.


Hitachi will pull its products out of the consumer electronics market globally, including its plasma TVs and camcorders, Moujeas told SmartHouse News.

Hitachi could pull out of consumer electronics globally


Nine new Masters of Wine have been announced today, including three Decanter World Wine Awards judges and one DWWA regional chair.


Google, on Thursday, turns 14 and celebrates its birthday with a fascinating animated doodle, reports The Times of India.


President Jacob Zuma tackled tension in the ruling alliance and concern over the conduct of the ANC's national leadership during a political overview he presented to a meeting of the party's top brass on Friday.


Lancashire extended their winning run in the Yorkshire Bank 40 to three matches with a routine seven-wicket win against Scotland at Emirates Old Trafford.

Lancashire extend winning run against Scotland


An Omaha man pleaded guilty today to stabbing two sisters to death and leaving their bodies in a basement.

Omaha man pleads guilty to stabbing two sisters to death


The Rangers have made a qualifying offer to outfielder Josh Hamilton, but did not do the same for five other eligible free agents including catcher Mike Napoli, and pitchers Mike Adams, Scott Feldman, Mark Lowe and Koji Uehara.

Rangers make qualifying offer to Josh Hamilton


Fairfield City Council has scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 4 and changed its December meeting schedule.

Fairfield City council changes December meeting schedule


PM Syed Yousuf Gilani forced the Federal Minister of State for Defence Production, Abdul Qayyum Jatoi, to tender his resignation following his outburst against the Army and the Chief Justice and the statement that all must have ``equal rights to commit corruption''.

All should have equal right to corruption:


Serbian Finance Minister Diana Dragutinovic said today that negotiations concerning a $200 million loan from Russia for assisting the budget were concluded ten days ago.

Negotiations on $200 million loan from Russia concluded


Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, Thursday telephoned Nawaz Sharif and congratulated him on assuming the office of Pakistan Prime Minister and invited him to visit Afghanistan, the PM office said.

President Karzai invites Nawaz Sharif to visit Afghanistan


Reports claimed that it is now time to find the successor of IMF Chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who is now locked up in New York prison.


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, who underwent a minimal invasive surgery for back pain on February 11, was on Friday shifted from the ICU to a special room in Sri Ramachandra Medical College hospital here.


So bloated, in fact, that he says ``I don't know how many minister we have and thoughts they have on development.''


LONDON BMI British Midland says Germany's Lufthansa will take majority control of the UK airline.

Lufthansa to take majority control of UK airline


US coffee shop giant Starbucks Corp. plans major expansion in Germany, CEO Howard Schultz said in an interview with a German newspaper published on Thursday.


David Hernandez works out of an eighth-inning jam without giving up a run, overcoming a leadoff ground-rule double by James Loney


Most parts of the northern hemisphere hosted red and green solar storm light before dawn on February 14, 2012.

Northern hemisphere hosts solar storm lights


STOKE defender Robert Huth has been diagnosed with viral meningitis and is expected to be out of action for two weeks.

Stoke defender Robert Huth diagnosed with viral meningitis


Vaaldiam Mining Inc. is preparing to restart diamond production at the Duas Barras mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil with production expected by Q3, 2010.

Vaaldiam preparing to restart diamond production in Minas Gerais, Brazil


Tertiary students chanting 'No tolerance, better conditions' as they marched in central Thessaloniki yesterday demanding an increase in government spending on technical colleges.

Tertiary students chanting ``No tolerance, better conditions''...


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US US Video Web searches revealed in missing Fla. girl case Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By MARK WANGRIN, Associated Press Writer Mark Wangrin, Associated Press Writer --


Devotees take the holy dip at Banganga, here on the occasion of 'Sarvapitri Amavasya' on Friday September 18.

Devotees take holy dip at Banganga on 'Sarvapitri Amavasya'


There was some speculation that Daniel Craig may not return as James Bond in the upcoming Bond film called 'Skyfall', but it was confirmed at a press conference in London today that he will be reprising the iconic role of Bond in the upcoming film.

Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in ``Skyfall''


Singapore is considering legalizing the kidney trade to help meet the demand for transplants, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan said Monday.

Singapore considers legalizing kidney trade


Savers are expected to move ``large sums'' of money from Northern Rock after the bank said it would remove its 100 per cent guarantee in three months.

Savers expected to move ``large sums'' of money out of Northern Rock


The two economic giants of the US and Japan are engaging in a currency war as they simultaneously try to boost their own economies.


Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales has been charged with 17 counts of murder in connection to the massacre in Afghanistan on March 11th.

Staff Sgt. Robert Bales charged with 17 counts of murder


A Douglas County judge ruled that a 26-year-old Lawrence man will face trial on a lesser charge in connection with a 2008 shooting.

Judge rules Lawrence man will face lesser charge in connection with 2008 shooting


Art Van Furniture has donated $2 million to support Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's Michigan Education Excellence Foundation and Detroit school children.

Art Van Furniture donates $2 million to support schools


Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet are expecting their first child at the end of May, the French actress' rep confirmed to People.

Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet are expecting a child


A new report from RE/MAX of Indiana says the number of home sold in St. Joseph County from January to April of 2011 fell 22 percent from the same time last year.

Number of homes sold in St. Joseph County falls


An Anne Arundel County fire spokesman says a truck driver died when a granite slab fell on him while he was unloading the stone.

Truck driver dies when granite slab falls on him


A US fugitive accused in a $100-million US mortgage fraud scheme was caught at the Canadian border with $1 million in Swiss bank certificates and $70,000 stuffed in his shoes, authorities said yesterday.


Citrix Systems, the networking and remote access technology company, on Tuesday announced a deal to buy Cloud.com, a three-year-old cloud computing start-up, in a deal worth between $200m and $250m.


Republican Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania said he is switching parties to become a Democrat.


(ClickPress, Wed Apr 04 2012) Emirates has launched a new global brand platform and direction, themed ``Hello Tomorrow'', which positions the global airline as the enabler of global connectivity and meaningful experiences.

Emirates launches new global brand platform


The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft is planning to bring a 7 inch Surface tablet to the market to counter the likes of the iPad Mini, Nexus 7 and the like.

Microsoft to bring out 7 inch Surface tablet?


A new conservation officer has been appointed to be stationed in Fernie and focus on education and patrolling the RDEK Area A.


Most Reverend Joseph Osei Bonsu, Catholic Bishop of the Mampong-Konongo diocese, has entreated Christians to speak vehemently against ethnicity, indiscipline and other social vices, which are seriously affecting the development of the country.

Catholic Bishop entreat Christians to speak vehemently against ethnicity


A southwest Missouri pastor has pleaded guilty to felony child molestation and could be facing up to eight years in prison.

Pastor pleads guilty to child molestation


Emmy-winner Aaron Paul answers fan questions about the best prank he ever pulled on set, the potential for a TwaughtHammer reunion, and the one quality he shares with his character, Jesse Pinkman.


Saudi Arabian police have fired on protesters and sealed off a village in the Eastern part of the country, dissidents living in exile said.


Actor Salman Khan, who gave Bollywood a blockbuster with ``Ek Tha Tiger'' this year and will hopefully repeat the success with the forthcoming release ``Dabangg 2'', says he might be in court on his 47th birthday Dec 27 in a 2007 hit-and-run case.


He withdrew his international retirement and says he is available for selection for Pakistan in the limited-over formats.


Oneida Financial Corp., a Federal corporation , announced today that Oneida Financial Corp., a Maryland corporation, the proposed holding company for The Oneida Savings Bank, and Oneida Financial, MHC have received conditional regulatory approval to commence the second step conversion and offering.

Oneida Financial Corp. to commence second step conversion and offering


'Daybreak' presenter Christine Bleakley has said that while she ``can't imagine not being'' with footballer boyfriend Frank Lampard, she is ``in no hurry'' to marry.


A top US military official feels that a nuclear Iran would destabilise the Middle East and could push the countries in the region in a race to acquire atomic weapons.

Nuclear Iran will destabilise Middle East:


Five police inspectors of city police stations were transferred on Saturday.


Actress Jenna Elfman has said she is tired and uncomfortable as she approaches the end of her pregnancy.

Pregnant Jenna Elfman is `tired and uncomfortable`


Authorities in McDonough County say a racecar driver has died after he was trapped inside his burning car that caught fire after flipping over during a race at the Macomb Speedway.


An Air India flight from Silchar made an emergency landing at the Guwahati airport today after a major technical glitch occurred.

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Guwahati


Jessica Simpson is seriously considering eloping with her fiance Eric Johnson if the pressure to exchange vows becomes too much to handle.

Jessica Simpson - jessica Simpson: 'we might elope'


HAVANA - Cuban boxer Teofilo Stevenson, the three-time Olympic heavyweight champion with a devastating right hand and a gentlemanly demeanor, has died.


Ajay Maken has resigned as a Union minister ahead of a Cabinet reshuffle that is expected in the next few days.


Azerbaijan is dissatisfied with the work carried out by the OSCE Minsk group and seeks the OSCE Minsk group's breaking up via the OSCE secretariat in Baku, the RA FM Vardan Oskanian stated at the RA NA.

Azerbaijan seeks Minsk group's breaking up


Heineken NV said Wednesday that it will buy the 8.6% stake that Kindest Place has in Asia Pacific Breweries .

Heineken buys 8.6% stake in Asia Pacific Breweries


Today Warner Bros. released an iPhone/iPad app for The Dark Knight.


Brocade today announced that Insight Investment, part of the HBoS group and a specialist asset manager at the forefront of designing investment solutions specifically intended to meet clients' needs, has selected Brocade to provide its entire business network.

Insight Investment selects Brocade to provide entire business network


A woman pleaded guilty to battery in an attack on Extra correspondent Terri Seymour last month.

Woman pleads guilty to attacking Terri Seymour


Kevin Doyle proved he is no longer haunted by his World Cup heartbreak, but you have to wonder how badly Robbie Keane has taken missing out.

Kevin Doyle no longer haunted by World Cup heartbreak


The water levels in the Moose Jaw River rose almost four feet over the weekend.


More drought declarations for parts of the North Island are possible from Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy on Friday.


A new study has found that amphibian declines around the world have multiple causes that are still not fully understood, and which have no simple solutions.

Amphibian declines have multiple causes with no simple solution


St. Cloud State University is considering eliminating or cutting its football program and other sports as it deals with a budget shortfall.

St. Cloud State university considers eliminating football program


A Peabody business owner pleaded guilty and was sentenced in connection with collecting over $28,000 in fraudulent insurance claims for work performed at his automotive and glass companies, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today.

Peabody business owner pleads guilty and sentenced in connection with collecting over $28,000 in fraudulent insurance claims


The Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints betting odds opened at Saints -4 the line has since dropped a half point to -3 ½ at BetUS.com.


Mega star producer Timbaland has reached out to Demi Lovato, promising to help her with her music once she's ready to start working again.


Access, the mid-market consulting, software and solutions provider announces today that international disaster relief charity ShelterBox has chosen to implement Access Dimensions to facilitate the continued growth of the organisation.

Emergency relief charity ShelterBox chooses Access Dimensions


National Airlines is upgrading its fleet by adding Boeing 757-200 and 747-400 freighters.


Lookin at Lucky won the Preakness Stakes, ending Super Saver's bid on Saturday to become the first US Triple Crown winner in 32 years.


Ghana Premier League top scorer Yahaya Mohammed wants a Kotoko return, but says he will not make it easy as the Kumasi side should have taken his stature and form into consideration before loaning him out.


Vodafone Ghana said it has invested heavily to improve its network to give its customers an unbeatable service.

Vodafone Ghana invests to improve network


Aa Okkadu is nearing completion with one song and climax to be completed.


China has foreclosed on the White House and wants the First Family out by the end of the month.


Former Premier League footballer Kelvin Etuhu was jailed for eight months today for a drunken street brawl which left a man with a broken jaw.

Premiership footballer Kelvin Etuhu jailed for eight months after street brawl


Stock futures are pointing to a sharply higher opening Thursday after Alcoa Inc. AA-N kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit, helping to boost investors' hopes for an economic recovery.

Stocks futures point to sharply higher opening


There is less than two weeks left before Florida voters can either register to vote or change parties for the United State Presidential Primary.

Two weeks left to register to vote or change parties:


Rainstorms caused a riverbank to burst in Northeast China's Liaoning province early on Wednesday, forcing authorities to evacuate more than 3,000 residents, local authorities said.


Dell Inc. plans to keep investing in Asia even as its sales growth in China slows, the computer maker's regional president said Friday.


Through effective policy implementation, grazinglands can reduce greenhouse gases through carbon sequestration and emissions reductions offset credits.


A child's body has washed up on Fox Island and Thurston County officials say it could be a boy missing since Saturday night.


Weakness in the semiconductor sector helped pull tech stocks into the red in early trading Tuesday.

Semiconductor sector helps pull down us tech stocks


In an interview with Barbara Walters on Nightline last night (via E! News), Mariah Carey said that Nicki Minaj created an unsafe working environment on American Idol.

Mariah Carey says Nicki Minaj created unsafe working environment on American Idol


A house might not be able to save a marriage, but it sure can strain one.


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday that Pakistan had not taken enough action against Hafiz Saeed, the so called mastermind behind the 2008 attackin Mumbai, India's financial capital.

Pakistan has not taken action against Hafiz Saeed:


NewsChannel 11 has learned from several sources that Texas House Representative Carl Isett of Lubbock has said he will not run for re-election.

Isett saying he will not run for re-election.


Department store Hema, one of the Netherlands' most popular chains, will open its first branch in Paris in January, says the NRC.


CoreLogic has acquired Case-Shiller from Fiserv for $6 million, taking over its prestigious index business in a deal that closed on March 20, CoreLogic said in a statement on Thursday.

CoreLogic acquires Case-Shiller from Fiserv


Orlando Pirates midfielder Gert Schalkwyk is ready to fight for a place in the starting line-up of coach Rudi Krol's team after making his official debut for the club as a substitution against Mamelodi Sundowns last week.


Cosatu, South Africa's largest trade union federation and long term partner with the ANC, has proposed that the Alliance - made up of themselves, the ANC and the South African Communist Party - replace the ANC as the centre of political power.

COSATU proposes alliance replace ANC as centre of political power


Payment processor BluePay has chosen colocation, managed hosting services and disaster recovery solutions provider Latisys to provide colocation and managed services to support its payment processing and transaction services, responsible for a wealth of organizations' credit card processing and merchant accounts.

BluePay chooses Latisys for colocation and managed services


He said: ``I'd want Brad Pitt to play me if someone made a movie about my life. It's believable!''

Simon cowell wants Brad Pitt for himself


A violent rampage in Piedmont left a 24-year-old woman dead from multiple stab wounds and several other people, including the suspect, injured.


Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first against Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international on Friday.

Pakistan win toss, bat first against Sri Lanka


High-end department store chain The Neiman Marcus Group Inc. said Monday it closing a store for the first time seven years, in Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis, next summer.

Neiman Marcus closes a store in Minneapolis


A thunderstorm lights up the sky over the Thames River, soaking downtown new London.


Actor and former rap artist Mark Wahlberg seems to be a little upset with soccer player David Beckham after he moved into his neighborhood.


``Third Front is a parking lot for many political parties.


Johnson backs Jones to captain Lions Updated: 13:31, Thursday March 21, 2013 Two-time British and Irish Lions captain Martin Johnson has said Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones could skipper the combined side on their tour of Australia later this year despite a lack of leadership experience at Test level.


Qatar may feel the economic impact of regional political unrest, even though a popular uprising in the tiny Gulf Arab state itself is unlikely, the head of emerging markets research at Nomura said.

Qatar may feel impact of regional unrest:


After coming off three solid wins, the Fordham softball team swept Temple and improved its Atlantic 10 record to 12-2.


US Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., has gone to bat for a binational gay couple, asking the Obama administration to let Genésio Oliveira return from Brazil to live with his husband, Tim Coco, in Massachusetts.

Sen. Kerry goes to bat for binational gay couple


A leopard, which had strayed in a village in Dholbaha forest range on Friday, died allegedly due to negligence of the wildlife officials.

Leopard dies allegedly due to negligence of wildlife officials


A federal jury has convicted a New Zealand fishing company of dumping oil waste into US waters outside American Samoa, and falsifying records.

Jury convicts nz company of dumping oil waste


The Brooklyn Nets will look to end a two-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center on Friday night.

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.


A jury will resume deliberations this morning in the trial of a man accused of raping an 82-year-old woman at her James Island home.

Jury to resume deliberations in trial of man accused of rape


Two Atlantis shuttle astronauts began a 6½-half hour spacewalk Monday outside the International Space Station.


TV star Amy Childs, known for her role in 'The Only Way Is Essex', misses romance after her split with boyfriend Joe Hurlock, but says she is not in favour of one night stand.


Opera Software has acquired mobile application store platform company Handster.


School bus driver cited in southern NJ crash State police have cited a school bus driver for careless driving following a 3-vehicle collision in southern New Jersey earlier this week.


A UK judge has rejected an appeal and granted bail to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who will be freed from a British jail.

British judge rejects appeal against bail for WikiLeaks' Julian Assange


The latest in what will surely be months of rumors and people coming out with new information comes in the form of a report that Bobby Brown may be planning to release a tell-all book that gives some insight on his relationship with Houston.

Bobby Brown to release tell-all book about his relationship with Whitney Houston?


Keira Knightley tells us about being spanked by Michael Fassbender for new movie A Dangerous Method.

Keira Knightley spanked by Michael Fassbender


A man has been jailed for running a massive illegal waste site and laundering millions of pounds in profits, following what the Environment Agency called one of its biggest and most complex investigation to date.

Man jailed for running massive illegal waste site


There are many iPhone fans that would prefer a slightly bigger display on their device, and we now have a report why the iPhone may never have a bigger screen.

Why the iPhone may never have a bigger screen


Bharti Airtel has target of Rs 376, says Jagannadham Thununguntla, Head of Research, SMC Global.


Former NFL wide receiver Tommy Kane has been ordered to pay $590,000 to his children and their guardian for the pain and suffering he's caused.

Former NFL wr Tommy Kane ordered to pay $590,000 to children


Eugene officers say a police dog sniffed out an unloaded gun stolen from a man in a Walmart parking lot early Friday and later discarded.

Eugene police dog sniffs out gun stolen from man in parking lot


An American journalist jailed in Iran on charges of spying for the US has ended her two-week hunger strike for health reasons, her father said today.

US journalist jailed in Iran ends hunger strike


New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning returned to practice on Thursday, one day removed from feeling ill with a stomach bug.

Giants qb Eli Manning returns to practice


Border agents found eight bundles of marijuana Wednesday near Calexico.


Rocker Rod Stewart has reportedly become a grandfather for the first time after daughter Kimberly Stewart gave birth to a baby girl.

Rod Stewart 'becomes a grandfather for the first time'


The heavy, wet snow weighs down tree branches.


Palm and soybean oil markets dived in Asia on Tuesday as prospects of a build-up in global vegetable oil supplies sparked frenzied selling.

Palm and soybean oil markets dive on frenzied selling


HSBC is determined to slash 14000 jobs despite earning huge profits and plans for a cost-cutting worth 2 billion pounds over the next three months.


The Vancouver Public Library is making some deep cuts to bridge a funding gap of over $1.3 million.


Oil traders Bernard Langley, 55, of the United Kingdom, and Clyde Meltzer, 65, of Livingston, NJ and Houston, have been sentenced to prison for their role in a multimillion dollar kickback scheme, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced Friday.

Oil traders sentenced in multimillion dollar kickback scheme


Bills special teams co-ordinator Bobby April opted out of the final two years of his contract because he doesn't expect to be part of the team's plans once it hires a new head coach.

Bills special teams coach Bobby April opts out of final two years of contract


Federal and state authorities in Ohio are making a major push targeting home mortgage fraud in the Cleveland area.

Authorities in Ohio targeting home mortgage fraud


Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) announced today it was awarded a basic ordering agreement by the US Army to provide Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise support services to the Army Sustainment Command.

SAIC awarded basic ordering agreement by US Army


A Dunstable man, whose name eludes me, came within a hare's breath of death yesterday after he was attacked by a pack of the rabbit like vermin.

Man comes within a hare's breath of death


Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that flanker Andy Hazell has been ruled out until the New Year with injury.


A massive restoration project has begun in St. Peter's Square, designed to restore the columns, statues, and moldings to their original vivid colors.

Restoration project begins in St. Peter's Square


Alastair Cook battled through the first session at the Adelaide Oval in pursuit of the runs he urgently requires before the start of the Ashes.


QB Seneca Wallace on rookie QB Brandon Weeden: ``He was drafted in the first round for a reason ... not to sit on the bench.

Wallace on Weeden: 'he was drafted in the first round for a reason'


Tour operators have agreed with airlines to decline the number of flights twice from Novosibirsk to Turkey in the summer program of flights.

Tour operators to decline the number of flights twice from Novosibirsk to Turkey


New York: `Bourne Legacy` star Matt Damon wanted the lead role in `Argo`, but his friend Ben Affleck, who is directing the movie, had already cast himself.


A group of Salesians in India pioneers a national news website that daily updates visitors with developments in their congregation, Indian society and the Church.


A Crystal River man was charged on Tuesday with the sexual battery of a 10-year-old girl.

Crystal River man charged with sexual battery


TD Bank is raising rates on fixed mortgages, with the five- year posted rate increasing 0.29 per cent to 5.84 per cent.


Druze leader Walid Jumblat held outgoing Prime Minister Saad Hariri responsible for street protests that broke out across Lebanon as Hizbullah candidate Najib Miqati was set to become Lebanon's new premier.

Jumblat holds Hariri responsible for street protests:


More help is heading to flood victims in Silver Creek and Gowanda.


Afghanistan asked the Pakistani authorities on Monday to release 700 commercial containers that have been stranded in the country after Islamabad put a blockade on NATO supplies.

Afghanistan asks Pakistan to release 700 commercial containers


Fluidigm Corp., which makes systems to control fluids for life science research, plans an initial public offering of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday.


In an effort to reach out to young, tech-savvy Catholics, the Holy See will launch an iPhone app to coincide with its World Communications Day, celebrated May 24.


Entertainment Weekly has just reported that Fox has canceled ``America's Most Wanted,'' the John Walsh hosted series that profiled dangerous criminals wanted by the law.


US President Barack Obama believed that the ``cancer of terrorism'' was in Pakistan and the war on terror in Afghanistan could not be won without attacking and eliminating the al Qaeda and Taliban safe havens in the Pakistani tribal belt, according to a new book.

'Obama believes cancer of terrorism is in pak'


Xbox Live, the cloud-based gaming and entertainment service for Microsoft's Xbox 360, is expanding into nine more markets, the company announced Tuesday.

Xbox Live expanding to nine more markets


WASHINGTON Nationwide housing starts rose 3.9 percent in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 555,000 units from an upwardly revised number in the previous month, according to newly released data from the US Commerce Department.

Housing starts rise 3.9 percent in November


Harry arrives back in the UK Updated: 08:13, Thursday January 24, 2013 Prince Harry has arrived back in the UK after his tour of duty in Afghanistan.


Hollywood actresses Jennifer Aniston, Eva Longoria and Zoe Saldana have reportedly designed a collection of holiday cards for charity.

Hollywood actresses design holiday cards for charity


The US must understand the nuances of the prevailing situation in FATA where the NWFP government has entered into a peace deal with the pro-Taliban militants and announced ceasefire in return to militants promise of not carrying out any attacks on civilians, said an editorial published in the Washington Times.

US must understand nuances of FATA situation:


The chief executive of Russian-British oil firm TNK-BP, Robert Dudley, was interrogated for about five hours in a police station in Moscow a few days ago as part of a tax investigation, a spokeswoman for the company, Marina Dracheva, told Agence France-Presse.

TNK-BP head Robert Dudley interrogated i


I get a fair number of calls from clients and friends of clients asking how to deal with debt collectors.


A Clayton teen has been charged with vandalizing a community center construction site, according to police.

Clayton teen charged with vandalizing construction site


Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick plans to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges, a step that could allow him to qualify for an early release from federal prison and into a halfway house.In court papers filed in Surry County Circuit Court, Vick's attorneys are seeking to have Vick enter his plea by video teleconference.

Vick to plead guilty to dogfighting charges


The Peanut Corp. of America, which is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, filed for bankruptcy in US Bankruptcy Court in Virginia on Friday.

Peanut Corp. of America files for bankruptcy


A friend asked me this week if I thought a fourth consecutive title by Jimmie Johnson would be good or bad for NASCAR.

Will a fourth consecutive title by Jimmie Johnson be good or bad for NASCAR?


Russian cosmetics producer, Kalina, has posted a 1Q 2010 net profit of 149 million roubles under IFRS.

Kalina posts 1Q 2010 net profit of 149 million roubles


Five Willingboro men were charged Saturday with assaulting and robbing three juveniles at the River Line station on Pavilion Avenue, police said Monday.

Five Willingboro men charged with robbing juveniles at River Line station


Ulster man charged as girlfriend shot in face An Ulster County man faces charges of shooting his live-in girlfriend in the face during a dispute at their apartment Sunday night, police said Wednesday.


State Secretary for Kosmet Zvonimir Stevic has assessed that the power cuts in the Serb communities in the Province are the new kind of pressure on Serbs.

``Power cuts are new pressure on Serbs''


Levon's Shares will be listed and posted for trading on the TSX with the opening of trading on February 13, 2012.

Levon announces listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange


Australia warned Israel on Thursday that if it was involved in the alleged use of three forged Australian passports in the assassination of a Hamas leader in Dubai, it would not be considered the act of a friend.


Sudeep who was away to play at the Celebrity Cricket league, is back to start his work for Bachchan.


A Sallisaw man was charged Monday in Sequoyah County District Court with burglary in the second degree and knowingly concealing stolen property, both felonies.


Global institutional real estate capital flows of more than $200bn could be invested in mature worldwide markets over the next five years, IPD delegates were told.

Capital flows of $200bn will be invested over next five years


STERLING had a poor day yesterday, plummeting against the US dollar and euro to close the day nearly 0.6% down against both currencies.

Sterling plummets against the US dollar and euro


Several farmers in the North Rift have reportedly received auction notices following loan defaults occasioned by crop failure.


Hamas has reportedly submitted a new prisoner list to Israel as part of the efforts to complete a swap for captured Israeli occupation soldier Gilad Shalit, Fox News reported Thursday, adding that such deal is nearing completion.

Hamas submits new prisoner list to Israel


Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress took the field in pads Tuesday night for the first time since the New York Giants opened training camp late last month.

Burress takes field in pads for first time


Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection and announced it will temporarily halt most of its vehicle production while it completes a deal with Italian carmaker Fiat designed to revive its tattered fortunes.

Chrysler files for bankruptcy protection


Optibase, Ltd., a leading provider of advanced video streaming platforms, today announced that it will report first quarter 2009 earnings results on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 during pre-market hours.

Optibase, Ltd. to report first quarter 2009 results on may 12, 2009


The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed defenceman Grant Clitsome to a one-year contract.

Blue Jackets re-sign defenceman Clitsome


Valda Attwood said her husband Creslin, 54, who was killed while cycling on Saturday in Glencairn, loved cycling so much that ``his bicycle was his second wife''.


Oprah said that people need to ``show some level of respect'' and that the president ``holds a sense of authority over us all''.

Oprah ``president holds authority over us all''


Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly will lead Bengal in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, it was announced on Saturday.


Sri Lankan troops have seized a Tamil Tiger command centre in the island's north as ground troops advance further into the rebels' remaining territory, a military official said yesterday.


International Monetary Fund official in Serbia Bogdan Lissovolik says the IMF will ask for balanced and credible measures for securing fiscal sustainability.


Hector Romero scored 23 points to help Venezuela defeat Uruguay 92-80 and clinch fifth place in the Olympic basketball qualifying tournament for the Americas on Thursday.


Jimmer Fredette announced on his Twitter page that he will be hosting and playing in a pair of exhibition games with other NBA rookies in Utah.

Jimmer Fredette to play in pair of exhibition games in Utah


After a one-off reduction, state-owned oil companies on Monday hiked jet fuel prices by a steep 3.8 percent in line.


Megan Fox will have a small window of time to memorize a new script along with celebrities Jesse Eisenberg, Sarah Silverman, John Krasinski, David Cross and Woody Harrelson.

Megan Fox: small window of time to memorize new script


Yakult Danone India, the 50:50 joint venture between Yakult Honsha of Japan and Groupe Danone of France, may launch probiotic yoghurts to expand its product portfolio, said the company's Director, commercial, Kenichi Nakane.

Yakult Danone may launch probiotic yoghurts


Blackstone Group is investing $300 Mn in Moserbaer Projects Pvt Ltd. to fund its expansion plans.

Blackstone Group to invest $300 Mn in Moserbaer Projects


Dunedin police are investigating an alleged sexual assault in the city involving a Lions rugby player, according to reports in New Zealand.


Rustam Ibragimbekov, a well-known Azerbaijani screen writer and public figure, has rejected a French Order for Arts and Letters and announced the resignation as President of the ``Azerbaijan-France'' Society, ANS reports.

Rustam Ibragimbekov rejects French Order for Arts and Letters


I find it an interesting observation that all Christians think they are true no matter what denomination/flavor.


Mayor Bloomberg has declared a weather emergency for the winter storm that is expected to dump significant snow on New York City.


Mahathir bin Mohamad, former Malaysian prime minister said that India could be China in terms of economic success, if there was less democracy.

India could be China in terms of economic success:


An 11-year-old Massachusetts boy died of carbon monoxide poisoning Saturday after being overcome as he sat in a running car to keep warm, while his father was shovelling snow to get the car out of a snow bank.


A Norwalk fire truck returning from a call Saturday morning struck a parked car while turning the corner of Ely Avenue and Larson Street, according to officials.


Gov. Mike Pence surveyed flood damage and met with residents Saturday in three central Indiana communities swamped by floodwaters that have killed one man and left a second man missing after his truck was swept away along a flooded road.

Gov. Pence surveys flooding in three communities


A former stockbroker was sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday for helping Silicon Valley financier William ``Boots'' Del Biaggio III use phony collateral to borrow nearly $50 million, and guarantee additional loans worth millions more.

Stockbroker sentenced for helping 'Boots' use phony collateral


NO.5 seed Ana Ivanovic has been knocked out of the Australian Open in the third round by Russian teenager Alisa Kleybanova.

Ana Ivanovic knocked out of Australian Open in third round by Alisa Kleybanova