Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett could miss the playoffs because of a knee injury that has limited him to four games over the final two months of the season.


Police are investigating a break, enter and assault after a man returned to his Durham Drive home early Friday morning to discover an intruder inside, Brandon police say.

Police investigating break, enter, assault


More than 100 rebels and nine government soldiers were killed in two gun battles in eastern Chad this week, a government spokesman said.


At 29, swimming legend Ian Thorpe is attempting a comeback at the Australian Olympic swim trials.


Democracy campaigners claim Russia has become a 'gangster state' after a human rights lawyer and a journalist were killed in broad daylight on a Moscow Street.


Alan Carr is to leave BBC Radio 2, the latest big-name departure from the station following the exits of Zoe Ball and Alan Titchmarsh.


Sir Elton John has a serious case of E. Coli, reports Perez Hilton.


Melb train derailment affects commuters Updated: 08:59, Monday June 25, 2012 A derailed train has affected thousands of Melbourne commuters.


TWO police dogs have sniffed out a clandestine drug lab after their handlers became suspicious of a man standing at a suburban intersection wearing latex gloves.


A former Bethel police officer has been charged with DUI.


The Redskins today released left guard Derrick Dockery as part of their ongoing effort to get their roster in order before the final day of the NFL's League Year on Thursday.


Fourth-grade students in Colette Davis, Samantha Parker and April Cowan's classes joined together to participate in an Arbor Day learning activity and tree planting experience.

Students participate in Arbor Day activities


IBM and its subsidiaries are suspended from receiving new federal contracts, certain subcontracts and some types of federal assistance and benefits, due to an action taken by the Environmental Protection Agency that extends governmentwide, according to federal documents.

IBM suspended from new federal contracts


Protestors paint a 99% slogan on the street during May Day demonstrations in San Francisco, California in this May 1, 2012 file photograph.


Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Kurian Joseph on Saturday said corruption is like a computer virus and there is a need for ``coordination among investigating agencies to jointly wage a war against it''.


A shadowy group calling itself ``The Tea Party'' 9/4/2010-- taking advantage of the popular tea party groups around the nation -- won't be allowed on Michigan's November ballot after an order Friday from the Michigan Supreme Court.

Shadowy group calling itself ``the Tea Party''


There has been a 75% increase in the number of people diagnosed with movement disorder dystonia, according to a national charity.

75% increase in number of people diagnosed with dystonia


President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met with former Polish president Lech Walesa here on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace.

President Yudhoyono meets Lech Walesa on Wednesday


Kofi Annan, the UN and League of Arab States' special envoy, arrived in Moscow on Saturday at the invitation of Russia's authorities.


The worst of the rain is over after weekend storms caused some flooding but helped alleviate drought conditions, authorities said.


A Vermont man is accused of urinating on an 11 year old girl while on a cross-country flight, according to the New York Post.

Vt. man accused of urinating on girl during flight


German chemical company Wacker Chemie is exiting the solar wafer business it formed through a joint venture with Schott Solar.

Wacker Chemie exits solar wafer business


The Knights of Columbus will host their monthly breakfast on Sunday, May 9 in the St. Paul's Parish Hall, after the 8 am and the 10 am masses.


The 17th Milo Schools Netball Championships which is in progress now at the Welagedera Stadium in Kurunegala saw outstation schools dominate the proceedings on day two of the three day championship.


York Region has joined Barrie in rejecting a police costing request from Innisfil and Bradford.

York region rejects police costing request


Verizon Wireless has installed a mobile site in Warsaw, Indiana in the US.

Verizon Wireless installs mobile site in Warsaw


Tigers hitter Gary Sheffield was suspended for four games for his role in the Friday night's brawl with the Indians, according to Detroit News.


Dangerous heroin batch blamed for Camden overdoses Law enforcement officials say some recent heroin overdoses in Camden are linked to an extremely dangerous batch of the drug that could be fatal.


Vice President Joe Biden told a Hispanic audience in Las Vegas Thursday that ``a lot can go wrong'' on immigration before Congress breaks for the Independence Day holiday.


The Australian market ended in positive territory with modest gains on Wednesday, taking cues from Wall Street where the major averages reversed the downtrend and ended in positive territory in the previous session.

Australian market ends in positive territory;


Space shuttle Endeavour rolled through the streets of LA on it's way to retire at a museum.


The US Bureau of Labour Statistics has revealed the US economy created 96,000 jobs in August.

US economy creates 96,000 jobs in August


Carrie Underwood and Ottawa Senator hockey player Mike Fisher are engaged, according to Usmagazine.com.


Eliza Dushku is all dolled up at the Dollhouse event during Paley Fest 09 on Wednesday in Hollywood.


A NEW season of lads and dads touch rugby sessions kicked off on Monday at Soccer Warrington.

Lads and dads touch rugby sessions kick off


Property prices in Spain will continue to fall according to the Spanish commercial banking group Bankiter.

Property prices in Spain 'will continue to fall'


Greece banned smoking in all indoor public places again today in yet another effort to persuade Europe's heaviest smokers to kick the habit.


Lady Gaga performed a surprise gig at the Cannes Film Festival in France last night.

Lady Gaga performs surprise gig at Cannes Film Festival


Professor Jayakumar, 71, together with Speaker of Parliament Abdullah Tarmugi, 66, will be retiring from politics after 31 and 26 years respectively.


Western European leaders marked the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II Saturday, ahead of a large-scale celebration planned for Sunday in Russia.

Europe marks 65th anniversary of end of World war II


US consumer confidence reached an all-time record low in October thanks to the credit crisis that swept the nation.

US consumer confidence reaches record low in October


In a letter to shareholders, he offered to take his company private through an all-cash bid valued at $15 a share, valuing the company at about $280 million.

Kenneth Cole offers to take his company private


Sinclair Community College is offering a leadership development program, to help managers learn more about decision-making, planning, personnel development and other job requirements.

Sinclair Community College offers leadership development program


A Boston developer who promised a taxpayer-backed biotech project that would bring investment and jobs to one of Miami's most blighted inner-city neighborhoods was arrested Oct. 29 on charges of siphoning nearly $1 million for his own use.


Jewellery giant Signet has appointed the president of watch brand Fossil as its new chief executive.


NY gas driller Norse Energy files for Chapter 11 A debt-laden natural gas drilling company that had counted on tapping the riches of New York's part of the Marcellus Shale filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday while the state's 4-year-old moratorium on hydrofracking remains in place.

Ny gas driller Norse Energy files for Chapter 11


A woman was shot and seriously wounded today as she slept on the couch in the front room of her southwest side home, 1200 WOAI's Michael Main reports.


NBA players filed antitrust complaints against the league in federal district courts in Minnesota and northern California on Tuesday.


The next-door neighbour of landscape architect Joanna Yeates has admitted killing her but denied murder.


Gov. Sonny Perdue signed the midyear state budget into law Friday despite concerns that it doesn't cut enough spending to deal with the slowing economy.

Gov. Perdue signs budget despite concerns


The Big Brother 13 winner will finally be crowned tonight and we can't wait to see who will walk away with a cool half a million dollars in prize money.


eBooks such as downloading from the internet, converting PDF to ePub, etc. And this article shows you how to transfer local eBooks to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 4 via iTunes.

How to transfer local eBooks to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch via iTunes?


Authorities say a man crawled underneath smoke to rescue a blind 76-year-old man from his burning home in Gainesville after spotting the blaze from a nearby business.

Ga man crawls under smoke to rescue blind man


Propecia sexual side effects may be irreversible, according to new research.


Syntroleum, Tulsa, Okla., has been assigned a patent developed by Ramin Abhari, Bixby, Okla., for an ``even carbon number paraffin composition and method of manufacturing same.''


Women are three times more likely to be arrested for domestic violence, although men commit more abuse, new research revealed today.

Women 'more likely to be arrested for domestic violence'


Italian car-maker Fiat has taken control of Chrysler to create a growing global player following one of the worst crises in the history of the United States automotive industry.


Letters sent to members of the jury that convicted Curt Dagenais of murdering two RCMP officers have led a Saskatchewan judge to issue an order that the jurors not be contacted by the public.

Judge issues order that jurors not be contacted by the public


The Jaguars on Monday signed K Brandon Coutu and waived free agent CB Dontrell Johnson.


Benchmark oil fell 40 cents to $98.70 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.


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


However, the Full Court also found that there is a low threshold for employer response action, and a casual link is all that is required: the employer's action does not need to be a reasonable, proportionate or rational response to the employee action.

Full Court finds low threshold for employer response action


Britain's Andy Murray admitted that he could miss the French Open after suffering a back and hip injury at the Rome Masters.


Canadian Western Bank said Thursday its quarterly profit rose 9.6 percent, but it said disruptions in global financial markets may keep it from meeting its profit growth targets for the year.


Chrysler LLC said Wednesday it will cut 1,000 salaried jobs worldwide by Sept. 30 as it tries to return to profitability amid a severe downturn in US sales.


Vietnam is actively involved in international e-commerce and is linking up with other countries so it can catch up with the rest of the world, said the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Bui Xuan Khu at a seminar in Hanoi on July 22.

Vietnam actively involved in international e-commerce


Bunker prices in Middle Eastern ports showed little movement on Thursday, according to Bunkerworld data.


Charter Communications is reportedly preparing to file bankruptcy.

Charter Communications may file bankruptcy


With receiver DeSean Jackson inactive after missing a special-teams meetings, coach Andy Reid told Jackson to stay home.

Andy Reid told DeSean Jackson to stay home


Philadelphia Eagles receiver Jeremy Maclin said he had a false cancer scare and just learned that he didn't have lymphoma.


Internet giant Google Inc. is opening an office in downtown Madison, becoming the second major high-tech firm in a week to expand to the city.


A Catholic Priest has performed an exorcism at Anfield in a bid to improve Liverpool's struggling form.

Catholic priest performs exorcism at Anfield


Goldman Sachs downgraded Microsoft Corp. on Monday to neutral from buy, and lowered its price target on the software giant to $28 from $32.


Mumbai, Jun 10 Select metals in ferrous category today fell on lack of demand by stockists along with bearish advice from London Metal Exchange, traders at the Bombay Metal Exchange said.


With watchful eyes on the budget picture, Douglas County commissioners on Monday agreed to temporarily hold employee health insurance premiums flat for next year.

Douglas county commissioners agree to hold employee health insurance premiums flat


The first of five Anantara branded hotels planned to be built at a cost of between US$ 10-12 million in Kalutara will be on stream in another two years time.


British rapper Jay Sean has said he still 'pinches himself' about his success in America.

Jay Sean still `pinches himself` about success in America


The openly gay Conservative candidate in the riding of Toronto-Centre has resigned after the controversial contents of his blog became public.


Jamie Lomas is set to join 'EastEnders' as ``sexy and seductive'' recovering alcoholic, Jake Stone, a character who is unable to ``resist temptation''.


In the wake of the Norway massacre, the details of a confessed killer as an unemployed, hate-filled man emerges.


International Olympic Committee head Jacques Rogge says he's ``very concerned'' about the unrest in Tibet and other international issues surrounding the Beijing Games.

Ioc president Rogge says he's 'very concerned' about Tibet, other international issues


A Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus caught fire in downtown Dallas on Wednesday morning, sending a plume of black smoke over the skyline.


THE big banks are set to dump mortgage exit fees in a bid to avoid tough Government intervention.


A 45-year-old woman accepted a ride home from a stranger Friday morning but was robbed instead, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.


A record number of people were declared insolvent in England and Wales during 2009 and the figure looks set to continue climbing this year, data shows today.


General Secretary of Bangladesh-China People's Friendship Association SA Sikder said Wednesday that Bangladesh feels proud of China to host the Olympic Games.

Bangladesh feels proud of China to host Olympic Games


SINGAPORE is facing 'perils of success' across economic and social fronts which leaders today must address, according to Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.


Yellow weather warnings of snow and ice have been issued in Bath, amid a Met Office forecast of icy stretches and a flurry of the white stuff.

Yellow weather warnings of snow and ice issued in Bath


State Sen. Jim Marzilli, D-Arlington, pleaded not guilty in Lowell Superior Court Wednesday to charges that he accosted four women, attempting to grab one, before running from police.


A 33-year-old Clarkston man will be sentenced at 10 am today in Asotin County Superior Court on two drug convictions.

Clarkston man to be sentenced on drug convictions


The UAE on Sunday appointed a new ambassador to Iraq during a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki.


The mayor today laid out plans for developing the Marina District this year and he promises visible progress.

Mayor lays out plans for the Marina District


Warner Music UK has agreed trading terms with mass merchant Tesco for new music releases in Q4.


Tigard Police release video of officer crashing his patrol car into house The Tigard Police Department said today that its officer was not to blame in a collision that resulted in the officer crashing into a Tigard home in early September.

Tigard Police release video of officer crashing into car, house


Ottawa technology company ZIM Corp. saw sales fall 13 per cent in fiscal 2010 in the year ended in March 31, according to a press release issued Thursday.

ZIM sales fall 13 per cent in fiscal 2010


Asia stocks wilt hours before US fiscal cliff hits With just hours left before the US hits the ``fiscal cliff,'' stocks on the other side of the world wilted Monday as investors sold off riskier assets to lock in profits just in case budget negotiations fail in Washington.


Bulgarian top chess player Veselin Topalov, having the White pieces, drew against Gata Kamsky the 1st game of the Chess Challenge match.

Vesselin Topalov drew against Gata Kamsky


An exhibition of Kyrgyz handycraftsmen entitled ``The Kyrgyz Nomad's Camp'' opened in Tashkent yesterday.

Exhibition of Kyrgyz handycraftsmen opened in Tashkent


Shares ended higher today on economic optimism from the government's upgrade of the nation's growth forecast.


A lawsuit filed against Bill Heard Enterprises claims the company with the largest chain of Chevrolet dealerships in the country violated federal labor law when it fired thousands of employees last month.

Lawsuit filed against Bill Heard Chevrolet


The 150 million dollar Birmingham bond referendum passed.


A CHINESE man angry at the demolition of his property blew up a government office today, injuring 12 people, local media and an official said.


Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Nguyen Hong Cuong on June 16 presented his credentials to Governor-General of New Zealand Anand Satyanand in the capital city of Wellington.

Vietnam Ambassador to New Zealand presents credentials


e80 - adjudication against 'shifty' direct marketing is a useful reminder of data protection rules On 6 May 2009, the Advertising Standards Authority ruled on the 'Stitch up a mate' email advertising campaign run by Metrodome Group plc. The campaign was found to be in breach of the provision of the Committee of Advertising Practice code, which relates to database practice.

Adjudication against 'shifty' direct marketing is a useful reminder of data protection rules


The Fremont teenager was among 22 ``inspiring Americans'' chosen by Coca-Cola to carry the Olympic torch next month in Oxford, England, as part of the soft-drink company's positive-living program.

Fremont teenager among 22 chosen to carry Olympic torch through England


Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith joins the MLB Network crew before Game 6 of the 2011 World Series


Hamas denies that it has been holding secret talks with Israel regarding opening the Rafiah between Gaza and Egypt.

Hamas denies holding secret talks with Israel


``We will never allow the terrorists to overcome us whether it is in India, Israel, Thailand or America or any part of the world,'' he told rediff.com He said the Jewish community, especially the ones who are working with the Chabad House communities in more than 65 countries including India, Kazakhstan, Australia and Norway, ``are shocked, pained, and are very angry'' at what happened to the rabbi and his wife.

'We will never allow terrorists to overcome us'


Highland Spring rose to the top spot in the UK market last year when it supplied one in every five litres of bottled water sold in the country.

Highland Spring rises to top of UK market


Congressman Barney Frank is scheduled to host a town hall forum in Taunton later this month, where he is expected to present a case to constituents for including cuts to military spending in the efforts to reduce the federal deficit.

Barney Frank to host town hall forum in Taunton


World renowned Indian spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba, known for his miracles and healing power, is in ``critical condition'', said his doctors.

Sai baba in critical condition, say doctors


A confident Virender Sehwag on Saturday reiterated that Australians were scared of India, sounding a note of warning on the eve of the fourth one-day international between the two teams on Sunday.


Iran's football veteran Ali Karimi hit out at the Iranian media over reports that he has set conditions for coming back to the national team.


Local supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice has successfully saved over 143,000 plastic bags in a single week under the FairPrice Cares!

NTUC FairPrice saves 143,000 plastic bags in a single week


Paul Ryan accepted the nomination of the vice presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL last night amidst tropical storm Isaac.


It's not official, but a well-placed source of The Telegraph, currently in Australia, has revealed that the now-fit-now-unfit Ishant Sharma was given a ``cortisone injection'' on Friday.


Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, who made her debut with Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur, has bought her first car, a Land Rover.

Huma Qureshi buys herself a car, and what a car!


Mr Stobart, 56, died at University Hospital, Coventry, this morning after suffering heart problems.


White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham underwent surgery on Tuesday, as scheduled, to remove the fractured hamate bone from his left hand.

Gordon Beckham undergoes surgery on left hand


Olympic gold medallist Brad Gushue of Newfoundland & Labrador kept his playoff hopes alive with a victory over Manitoba while defending champion Glenn Howard got back on the winning track by defeating New Brunswick in Wednesday's morning draw at the Tim Hortons Brier.


Stockwell Elastomerics now offers the new Stockwell DP-1001 polyimide film supported silicone pressure sensitive adhesive with easy to remove release liner.

Silicone pressure sensitive adhesive with easy to remove release


Potash Corp , the world's largest fertilizer producer, said on Wednesday it has extended temporary shutdowns at its two largest potash mines as it continues to try to rein in inventory levels that are rising due to weak demand.

Potash Corp extends shutdowns at its largest mines


Troopers seized more than $28,000 worth of drugs after a traffic stop on the Ohio Turnpike Friday, according to the Highway Patrol.

Troopers seize more than $28,000 worth of drugs on Ohio Turnpike


Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Gigle Networks Inc, a privately-held company that develops system-on-a-chip solutions for home networking over power lines.

Broadcom completes acquisition of Gigle Networks Inc.


That's right, Ricky Martin announced that he was gay.


Mat McBriar will have surgery next week to dissolve a cyst below his left knee and the Cowboys punter anticipates being 100 percent this summer.

Mat McBriar to have surgery to dissolve cyst


Russia on Saturday slammed as ``unacceptable'' British and US criticism which questioned its reliability as a partner in the G8 after its UN Security Council veto on further sanctions against Zimbabwe.


Asian markets rose on bargain-buying Wednesday and following a rally on Wall Street, with Tokyo enjoying a healthy bump as the dollar tries to break through the 100 yen barrier.


More wool producers are using pain relief when mulesing sheep because of an international push against the practice.

More wool producers using pain relief on sheep


The weather disturbance tagged ``Ramon'' weakened to a tropical depression after it made landfall early Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.

'Ramon' weakens to a tropical depression after landfall--


Uillean pipes virtuoso Paddy Keenan will be playing a concert in Oslip, Austria on 20th December.


New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said he can't envision the Saints taking the field next season without quarterback Drew Brees.

Sean Payton can't envision Saints without Brees


Asia is set to grow at 5.7% in 2013, with growth in emerging Asia reaching 7.2%, leading the global three-speed recovery, says the International Monetary Fund in its latest Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and the Pacific released today in Singapore.


Michael Jackson is reportedly looking to adopt another child.


Pope Benedict XVI marked Good Friday, the Christian world's most solemn day, with the Roman Catholic Church under a dark cloud battling paedophile priest scandals.

Pope Benedict to mark Good Friday under cloud of scandal


Houston guard Rafer Alston returned to the Rockets' lineup Thursday night in Utah after missing four straight games because of a hamstring injury.


Dell Inc. will pay $3.35 million to settle with 46 states allegations of misleading consumers about financing terms, warranties and rebates, according to several states' attorneys general.

Dell to pay $3.35 million to settle allegations


Ireland may seek to put its ``toe'' back in the debt markets in the second half of 2012 with a sale of Treasury bills, said John Corrigan, chief executive officer of the National Treasury Management Agency.

Ireland may put ``toe'' in debt market with sale of Treasury bills


Charles Canady has be named a state Supreme Court justice, Gov. Charlie Crist's office announced today.

Canady named state Supreme Court Justice


The French government has refused to grant citizenship to a foreign national on the grounds that he forced his wife to wear the full Islamic veil, foreign media reported.

France refused to grant citizenship to foreign national


Several brass water shut-off fittings were found to have been stolen from a new subdivision off of Berryhill Road in Milton, and an investigation by Santa Rosa County Sheriff's led the stolen fittings back to a Milton plumber, who was charged with larceny and placed in Santa Rosa County Jail.


National Security Adviser MK Narayanan today said that India would ensure proper security for Olympic torch during its relay here.

India will ensure proper security for Olympic torch:


Chinese athletes have taken the Olympic torch to the top of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.

Chinese athletes take Olympic torch to Mount Everest


Ingham County prosecutors said today they will re-try a 23-year-old Lansing man on a murder charge after a jury could not reach a verdict Monday night.

Prosecutors to re-try Lansing man on murder charge


Japan said it isn't seeking a bilateral meeting of foreign ministers with North Korea during an Asian security summit in Hanoi this week, APA reports quoting businessweek.com website.

Japan says it isn't seeking bilateral meeting with North Korea


This 1952 Houston Chronicle photo shows the final days of the old Houston police headquarters at 401 Caroline.

1952 photo shows old Houston police headquarters


Monday in early deals, the Indian rupee has been moving sideways between 45.15 and 45.25 against the US dollar.

Indian rupee moving sideways against dollar


Comcast on Monday launched its wireless data service in Connecticut, part of the company's nationwide rollout of XFINITY Internet 2go.


European stock markets edged higher today after two days of losses as investors positioned themselves for key statements on central bank plans and new jobs data.


The tussle between Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh and Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Climate Change Shyam Saran which has led to Saran's resignation came out in the open Wednesday when Ramesh said: ``bureaucracy cannot dictate policy''.


NFL owners chatted much of the day, polished off a couple of meals, then overwhelmingly approved a deal to end the lockout.


Les Miserables is silencing critics and nay-sayers by opening at #1 on Christmas Day, closely followed by 'Django Unchained'.

Les Miserables opens at #1 on Christmas Day


Coach Frank de Boer has agreed to extend his contract with Ajax until 2017 after leading the Amsterdam club to its third straight Dutch league title.

Coach Frank De Boer extend contract with Ajax


The astronaut who lost her tool bag on a spacewalk admitted yesterday that she made a mistake by not checking to see if the sack was tied down, and said she's still smarting over the whole thing.

Astronaut who lost tool bag admits making mistake


Kabul, July 20 India is set to resume its medical missions in Afghanistan after a fresh reassurance about the safety of its nationals in that country.

India to resume medical missions in Afghanistan


AXA Corporate Solutions has gained full branch status in Hong Kong, allowing it to write its own business directly and retain an aggressive growth plan for marine insurance in Asia next year.

Axa Corporate gains full branch status in Hong Kong


The only reason why the leftists foment HATE on the ``Tea Party'' is because the leftists ultimate goal is to eliminate ALL dissenters and ALL people with alternative beliefs, ideas, and thoughts.


The Malaysian Armed Forces is establishing three territorial army regiments to help it the country's defence.

Malaysian Armed Forces to establish three territorial army regiments


Christian Louboutin will open a boutique in Doha, Qatar this month.


More than 200 acres were burned during a grass fire Saturday afternoon.

More than 200 acres burned in grass fire


``American Idol'' winner Scotty McCreery fell off stage during a recent concert, but he had a sense of humor about the spill.

Scotty McCreery falls off stage during concert


World leaders on Tuesday mourned the death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi with high praise after the strongman's more than two decades in power and despite his chequered human rights record.

World leaders mourn death of Ethiopia's Meles Zenawi


A man has been charged over the alleged possession of child abuse material at Beresfield in the Central Hunter yesterday.

Man charged over alleged possession of child abuse material - Beresfield


Research reveals that beet juice fosters the blood circulation in the human brain and might help to reduce dementia.


Cedartown will cut up to seven positions and also cut out Christmas bonuses to its employees as part of a series of austere budgetary moves meant to weather an expected economic downturn in 2009.


A woman died from injuries suffered in a May 31 mobile home fire in the Silver Lake Mobile Home Park, on 24th Street N. in unincorporated St. Petersburg.


Barnes & Noble has formally jumped into the e-book market this week, purchasing the e-book retailer Fictionwise for $15.7 million USD.


Egypt election results are going to be fractured.


Consumer confidence in Canada edged ever-so-slightly higher in June, a new survey says, but Canadians are holding back on major purchases and are still deeply worried about job prospects and family finances.


A medical practice has lost the details of 8,000 patients, including names and addresses, and so has breached the Data Protection Act according to a watchdog.

Medical practice 'breached' data Protection Act


Klum wants Seal to sign a non-disclosure Updated: 19:37, Monday March 26, 2012 Heidi Klum reportedly wants Seal to sign a 'non-disclosure' contract.


UMO has decided to cut both the volleyball and men's soccer programs due to an $871,000 shortfall in the athletic department's budget.

UMO cuts volleyball and men's soccer programs


KISS bassist Gene Simmons proposed to longtime-girlfriend Shannon Tweed on A&E Reality Show ``Gene Simmons Family Jewels'' while vacationing in Belize, People reports.


In an interesting post on TechCrunch this week, Michael Arrington writes that none other than Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the house, has called for end to Sarbanes-Oxley, calling it a failed piece of legislation.

Newt Gingrich calls for end to Sarbanes-Oxley


Allen County property tax bills have been mailed, with the first installment due May 10 and the second installment due Nov. 13, according to County Treasurer Sue Orth.

Allen County property tax bills are in the mail


Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has no fresh injury problems ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at Manchester City.


Australia extended its World Cup winning run to 25 matches on Friday after ruthlessly exposing New Zealand's weaknesses, while Bangladesh celebrated the co-host's first victory at the tournament as it saw off Ireland.

Australia extends wcup winning run to 25 matches


Rescue crews took to kayaks, horseback and ATVs at daybreak Saturday to resume the desperate search for dozens of campers still missing after flash floods swept through a popular campground, killing at least 17 people.

Crews search for dozens missing after us floods


AM Best Co. said it has affirmed the financial strength rating of A and issuer credit rating of ``a+'' of Iron Horse Insurance Company.

AM Best affirms ratings of Iron Horse Insurance


LITTLE-known Italian Rinaldo Nocentini of the AG2R team retained the Tour de France yellow jersey after the eighth stage here on Saturday won by Spaniard Luis Leon Sanchez.


Fulham chairman Mohamed Al Fayed has criticised former manager Mark Hughes, labelling him a ``strange man'' and a ``flop''.


Ground-to-air missiles will be stationed at a number of buildings near the Olympics site as part of a huge security operation to protect the Games.

Missiles will be stationed at a number of buildings near the Olympics site


Sierra Lutheran High School recently received a $10,000 grant from the Wiebe Mission Advancement Fund to augment the school's tuition assistance program.


BS reported that Indian ferroalloys producers have raised their capacity utilization in a major way since the second fortnight of February on a revival in demand for steel, which started in the fourth quarter of the last financial year.

Indian ferroalloys producers raise capacity utilization


New Delhi, Jan 8 Bollywood is our new culture and its influence is being felt in the West, eminent filmmaker Shekhar Kapur said Tuesday.


A furniture firm owned by a Littleborough man has been fined £14,000 for flouting fire safety laws - the biggest fine secured in Greater Manchester under fire safety laws.

Firm fined £14,000 for flouting fire safety laws


City officials in Davenport, Iowa declared a snow emergency for Friday from 8 am to midnight.


A 19-year-old woman was shot in the leg Monday in Manassas, Prince William County Police said.


Uganda has issued a fresh terror alert about a threat from Somalia-based, Al Qaeda-linked outfit Al Shabaab, Xinhua reported.


By Mayer Nissim, Senior Entertainment Reporter Guy Pearce has said that he took ``way too many drugs'' after achieving major success as an actor.


Tokio, Dec 13 China, Japan and South Korea agreed on Saturday to strengthen cooperation to face the current global economic situation effectively.

China, Japan, S. Korea strengthen cooperation


Popular online travel portal Cleartrip has launched Cleartrip Mobile along with its corresponding Android and iPhone web apps, reports have stated.

Cleartrip launches Android and iPhone web apps


Dr Berlet is curator of an exhibition in New York that he hopes will spark a debate over the idea that plastic surgery is art.


Nebraska wide receiver Niles Paul was ordered to pay a $150 fine after pleading guilty Tuesday to reckless driving.


Cisco has agreed to buy the small cells specialist Ubiquisys for USD 310 million.

Cisco to buy small cells specialist Ubiquisys


A small plane trying to land broke apart and tore through a snowy field next to a runway yesterday afternoon, killing all five people aboard, including a teenager and a child, and scattering debris.

Small plane trying to land breaks apart, killing five


The Australian stock market is trading notably higher on Wednesday with investors tracking positive cues from Wall Street and picking up stocks from across various sectors.


The Shadow Of An Empire has an ebullient, lived-in quality and sets lashings of rockabilly glam against good-time rhythm guitar and pounding drums.

The Shadow of an Empire sets lashings of rockabilly glam


Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey has called for Aaron Mokoena to be axed as skipper of the national team.


Prestigious IITs have got a thumbs up from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer who on Thursday hailed contributions of the students of these institutes and wanted to see some of the ``finest and brightest'' Indian minds with him at his office.

IITs get thumbs up from Microsoft's Steve Ballmer


A federal judge has rejected the civil rights lawsuit of a former inmate who claimed federal law requires prisons to provide things like sweat lodges and raw meat for practicing the Wicca religion.

Federal judge rejects civil rights lawsuit


The United States on Monday urged Iran to fully comply with its international obligations and to clarify its purpose of a recently-revealed nuclear site.

Us urges Iran to comply with its international obligations


3i Infotech, the mid-tier IT services and products firm, has diversified into the media and entertainment sector as a system integrator.

3i Infotech diversifies into media sector as system integrator


By PETER SVENSSON NEW YORK - AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion that would make it the largest cellphone company in the US The deal would reduce the number of wireless carriers with national coverage from four to three, and is sure to face close regulatory scrutiny.

AT&T to buy T-Mobile USA for $39 billion


Russian miner Aricom has appointed Morgan Stanley to advise it on raising funds for the construction and development of the K&S Garinskoye iron ore projects.

Aricom appoints Morgan Stanley for raising


Dartmouth football fell to the Brown Bears 35-28 in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter on Saturday.


A regulatory filing revealed that CafePress has recently raised $8.3 million in Series C venture funding from Sequoia Capital, who also invested $14 million in a previous round.

CafePress raises another $8.3 million from Sequoia


A Saipan company that operates a chain of gas stations has settled a federal pregnancy discrimination and retaliation lawsuit for $80,000.

Saipan company settles discrimination lawsuit


Rookie Anthony Bass, who tossed five scoreless innings last week in his second Major League start, will get a third start.


A plastic surgeon has described himself as an artist, as he says he improves his patients' confidence by helping them feel more beautiful.

Plastic surgeon describes himself as an 'artist'


John Bercow, the new Speaker of the House of Commons, has said that he will not claim the parliamentary second home allowance while in the post.

Speaker John Bercow will not claim second home allowance


A judge on Friday refused to lower the $250,000 bond for Edgar Escarcega.


The Lebanese army confiscated a large quantity of machinegun ammunitions aboard an Italian ship in the port of the northern city of Tripoli, local newspapers reported on Tuesday.

Army confiscates ammunition aboard Italian ship


Perak kept their hopes alive to advance further in the AFC Cup football competition when they defeated New Radiant of Maldives 3-0 at the Perak Stadium here Wednesday night.


Israeli police on Sunday evicted a disabled Palestinian man and his wife from the Jerusalem home in which they have lived for more than 50 years, despite the intervention of the United States.

Israelis evict disabled Palestinian from home


The credit crunch is hitting buy to let landlords as the number of buy to let mortgages are down and on those available the interest rates have not fallen as much as mainstream mortgage rates.

Credit crunch hitting buy to let landlords


A Richmond City Jail inmate died today at VCU Medical Center, more than a week after he was taken to the hospital because of an illness.


The father of a former Kentucky basketball player has been sentenced to three years in prison for promising season tickets and not delivering.

Father of former Kentucky player sentenced


Jessie J is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit, over claims that parts of hit single Domino were taken directly from a male singer's work.

Jessie J faces copyright infringement lawsuit


Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation , parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 156-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection and sport, announced today that it has received an order from the Colorado State Patrol for 850 of the company's Military & Police Series of advanced-design polymer pistols.

Smith & Wesson receives order from Colorado State Patrol


The damage from the methane gas blast at the Raspadskaya coal mine in Siberia, which killed at least 66 people, may reach 5.7 billion rubles, the governor of the Kemerovo Region said.

Damage from blast at Raspadskaya mine reaches 5.7 billion rubles


The Patriots acquired receiver Deion Branch in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for a fourth-round draft choice, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports.


Limerick manager Donal O'Grady has paid tribute to Andrew O'Shaughnessy, following the 26-year-old's decision to retire from inter-county hurling.


Chelsea and Barcelona have both taken a keen interest in Standard Liège starlet Michy Batshuayi, according to reports.

Chelsea and Barcelona keen on Standard Liège starlet Michy Batshuayi


American Idol ousted Elise Testone and determined its Top 5 eleventh-season finalists during Thursday night's live results show broadcast on Fox.

'American Idol' ousts Elise Testone and determines Top 5 finalists


It has come to light that despite earlier reports, rape games have not actually been banned in Japan.

Rape games not banned in Japan after all


Swan condemns Alpha warning ads Updated: 16:44, Friday June 8, 2012 The federal treasurer has condemned Greenpeace and other groups over ads aimed at deterring Indian investment in Queensland coal projects.


The Republic of Ireland fell back into recession in the last three months of 2011, official figures have shown.


Trevor Immelman has withdrawn from the British Open next week at Turnberry because of a wrist injury that has been slow to heal.

Trevor Immelman withdraws from British Open


The Appalachian Power Company plans to manage vegetation along its 12 kilovolt distibution system in Mason County on or about Dec. 5.


A Lewiston woman was injured in a rollover crash on wet pavement along US 14 in Lewiston Sunday.

Lewiston woman injured in rollover on US 14


A west Augusta home was robbed of more than $4,500 in jewelry, according to a report filed by the Richmond County Sheriff's office.

Home robbed of more than $4,500 of jewelry


North Korea agreed with the US to blow up part of its Yongbyon nuclear reactor in a symbolic gesture, Yonhap News reported, citing South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator Kim Sook.

North Korea to blow up part of nuclear reactor, Yonhap reports


CBNNews.com - VATICAN CITY - Cardinal Pio Laghi, a longtime Vatican diplomat who went to Washington to try to dissuade US President George W. Bush from launching the 2003 invasion of Iraq, has died.

Vatican diplomat Cardinal Pio Laghi dies


The genetic code of wheat, which is five times larger than the human genome, has been mapped out by scientists for the first time.


STANFORD, Calif. Stanford hired Greg Roman as its new offensive line coach, one week after Chris Dalman resigned the position.


British Airways has confirmed that it is offering voluntary redundancy to 1,400 managers as it tries to reduce its wage bill by GBP170 million.

Ba to offer voluntary redundancy to 1,400 managers


Charlize Theron is set to produce a film adaptation of the novel Florence of Arabia.

Charlize Theron will produce 'Florence of Arabia'


The elected MPAs of the various areas have also started visiting the Sunday bazaars of their localities to give public appearance in order to get general public's sympathies.


Eddie Murphy is attached to play comedian Richard Pryor in Bill Condon's biopic Is It Something I Said?


A Memorial Cup ring won by a Sault Ste. Marie man was stolen during a residential break-in.


China said on Monday food security remains ``grim'' after a series of health scandals, the most recent being last year's tainted milk formula which killed at least six toddlers and made almost 300,000 sick.


A baby whale washed ashore in Cannon Beach during New Year's weekend.


In a routine surgery in the abdomen of the mother of the worst President ever George W Bush, doctors uncovered the remains of the twin of President Bush.

Doctors uncovered the remains of the twin of George Bush


CBS says pop star Taylor Swift will appear on an episode of ``CSI:


Southeast Asia's top budget carrier AirAsia said it would offer 100,000 free tickets to Thailand under a regional marketing campaign to support its tourism industry battered by recent political unrest.

AirAsia offers 100,000 free tickets to Thailand


While speaking to the Daily Star, Snoop Lion defended his decision to change his name from Snoop Dogg, as well as leaving rap for reggae.

Snoop Lion defends his decision to change his name and leave rap


By Dallas Duncan dduncan@gainesvilletimes.com Emergency responders have recovered the body of a 19-year-old male drowning victim at Van Pugh Park, according to Hall County Sheriff's Office Col. Jeff Strickland.

Responders recover body of drowning victim


Tom Cruise reunited with his daughter Suri on Tuesday for the first time since his split from estranged wife Katie Holmes.


A 25-year-old Akron man pleaded guilty today to aggravated vehicular homicide and drunk driving charges stemming from a single-car accident on an Interstate 76 ramp.

Akron man pleads guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide


Cummins Inc. on Friday, June 10, announced that it will add 600 new professional employees in a new office building in downtown Columbus, Ind. The announcement is the third expansion project in southern Indiana announced by Cummins in the past year.

Cummins to add 600 new professionals, new office in Columbus, Ind.


A Genpact employee was assaulted with a knife by his wife for allegedly trying to desert her.

Genpact employee assaulted with knife by wife


Middle East diplomacy is heating up ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to Washington on Tuesday for talks on the easing of Israel's land blockade of Gaza, and the next steps that can be taken to replace the years-long embargo.


Four-time champion Bill Rodgers will run the Boston Marathon again this year.


The new Madagascan transitional prime minister officially took office on Friday in the Madagascan capital of Antananarivo during a handover ceremony.

New Madagascan transitional prime minister takes office


The Romney campaign drastically outraised the Obama campaign by $35 million in June, marking the second month where the campaign and the Republican National Committee drew in more money.

Romney campaign outraises Obama by $35 million in June


San Francisco Giants rookie pitcher Joe Martinez rejoined his teammates Friday for the first time since getting hit in the head by a Mike Cameron line drive last week.

Giants rookie pitcher Joe Martinez rejoins teammates


Councils are calling for new powers to crack down on ``chuggers'' -- or street fundraisers -- who collar passers-by for donations to charities.

Councils call to crack down on 'chuggers'


San Jose Sharks forward Owen Nolan laughs during a news conference in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, announcing his retirement as a professional NHL hockey player.

Owen Nolan announces retirement from NHL


thoughtbot, a local web design and development agency here in Boston has just sold their popular error tracking application, Airbrake, to Exceptional.

Thoughtbot sells popular error tracking application Airbrake to Exceptional


4/23/2008 2:58:53 AM The Canadian dollar declined against its most major counterparts during early trading on Wednesday.

Canadian dollar declines against most majors


In an interview with Redbook, The Office star Jenna Fischer admits she feels pressure to maintain weight as an actress.

'The Office' star Jenna Fischer feels pressure to maintain weight


International pop star Charice is joining Glee next season, playing an exchange student.


President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that Iran now possesses 6,000 centrifuges, a significant increase in the number of uranium-enriching machines in its nuclear program, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.


Britain is being colonised by the Third World, with at least twenty percent of the resident population either born overseas or descendants of foreign-born parents.


The Pakistani army, says it's advancing toward a major Taliban stronghold in its offensive in South Waziristan.

Pakistani army advances toward major Taliban stronghold


Former Rockhampton golfer Jason Day finished well off the pace in the BMW Championship that ended at the weekend at Chicago.


Several cattle died in a cattle truck accident just before 8 am Wednesday on Route 414 near the intersection with Allens Crossing Road in Franklin Township, Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Donald Stranger Sr. said.


British Prime Minister David Cameron is visiting Nigeria and South Africa as part of a two days official visit to Africa.


Porsche Romania, which is the importers of the Audi cars in Romania, has already sold 50 Audi Q5 cars in Romania, two weeks before the official launch on the market, only based on the price list and on the catalogue, reads the company.

Porsche Romania sells 50 Audi Q5 two weeks before launch


Premium bike maker, Harley Davidson is planning to set up a Harley Owners Group in India.

Harley Davidson to set up Harley Owners Group


US stocks opened higher Tuesday, led by industrials after a strong round of earnings in the sector from companies including Snap-On and Parker Hannifin topped analysts' estimates.

US stocks open higher, led by industrials


The Greenville County coroner's office says a woman found dead in a fire at her home in Taylors had been shot in the head several times.

Woman found in fire had been shot several times


Behold, the man who brought you ``Survivor,'' ``The Voice,'' and ``Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?'' has found religion: executive producer Mark Burnett is bringing the new docudrama ``The Bible'' to the History channel, the network announced Tuesday.

Mark Burnett brings 'the Bible' to the History channel


Spin Cycle News, views and commentary on Long Island, state and national politics Assemblyman's 'black basketball player' getup stirs a storm Assemb.


Luis Miguel and Daisy Fuentes may not be officially doing it, but they are officially hosting dinner parties together at fancy restaurants in Miami for their closest friends.

Luis Miguel and Daisy Fuentes are hosting dinner parties together


A Noosa businessman, who distributed products for a company run by a former Sunshine Coast mayor, has been convicted of fraud.


A 28-year-old Santee man was fatally shot Saturday in Otay Mesa, San Diego police said.


Queen Elizabeth II's 91-year-old husband Prince Philip, who is in hospital with a bladder infection, is responding well to treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.

Prince phillip 'responding well to treatment'


4/25/2008 8:16:57 AM The UK economy recorded its weakest pace of growth in three years in the first quarter of 2008 as the recent credit squeeze continued to take its toll.

UK economy records weakest growth in three years


India's Tintu Luka qualified for the women's 800m semifinals in the Olympic Games after finishing third in one of the heats on Wednesday.

Tintu Luka qualifies for women's 800m semifinals


South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been suspended for two ODIs while his players have been fined 100 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate during their one-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first ODI in Paarl on Saturday, ICC said in a media release on Sunday.


Max Mosley now faces a fight on two fronts as he looks to repair the damage sustained this week to his battered reputation.


Financial services provider Standard Life has signed a £30 million outsourcing deal with BT, which will manage the company's communications infrastructure for the next five years.

Standard Life signs £30 million outsourcing deal with BT


An early morning fire in Norwich sent four people to the hospital Tuesday.


The winter rainbow trout stocking program by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency begins today and lasts through March 25.


A Mills woman is accused of threatening to kill US Rep. Cynthia Lummis in a message left on the congresswoman's voicemail.

Woman accused of threatening to kill Lummis


Authorities said a man who fishing with his 18-year-old son in the Ocala National Forest drowned when their canoe overturned in Lake Catherine.

Man drowns when canoe overturns in Lake Catherine


Wolves manager Stale Solbakken is expecting squad changes before the season kicks off next month.

Wolves manager Stale Solbakken expecting squad changes


High winds caused a bevy of downed trees and power lines throughout Napa Saturday morning, prompting fire officials to issue a high-wind advisory.


A Fargo businessman is throwing his hat into the ring in hopes of winning a seat in the state senate.

Fargo businessman hopes of winning a seat in the state senate


Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, who is on a visit to the US, urged the international community to act against Syria.

Davutoglu urges international community to act against Syria


Schools are not to stop students from having classes due to their school fees arrears.

Schools should not stop students from having classes


Man Group was cut to equal weight from overweight by Morgan Stanley, which also cut its price target by 15% and removed the hedge-fund manager from its best ideas portfolio.

Man Group cut to equal-weight by Morgan Stanley


Air Southwest is to stop all flights from Plymouth and Newquay from September, months ahead of schedule, it announced today.

Air Southwest to stop all flights from September


Zinc may help prevent type 2 diabetes damage by helping the protein amylin manage blood sugar levels, according to a new study published in the Journal of Molecular Biology.


Actor, comedian and banjo player Ed Helms is prepping his first bluegrass album, which he'll record with his band Ed Helms & the Lonesome Trio, according to The Hollywood Reporter.


Celtic have won the Scottish Premier League for the third time in a row after a 1-0 win at Dundee United.


No, but seriously, I'm a dope for waiting so long to see the Edward Curtis exhibit at Turtle Bay, which I finally caught last night along with a talk by Kirk Rudy, owner of the Edward Curtis Gallery up in McCloud.


Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has emphasized that the regional cooperation is the key to economic uplift and development in South Asia that can usher in a new era of progress and prosperity for over a billion people in the region.

Regional cooperation is key to economic uplift & development in South Asia:


ENERGEX, an energy company, has announced that it is going to invest more than $13 million in the local electricity network and upgrading the company's Noosaville Substation.

ENERGEX invests $13 million in local electricity network


Three men were injured, one of them grievously, in a traffic accident in Triq il-Marfa, Mellieha, this afternoon.


GC Rieber Shipping and private equity investor HitecVision have, in line with a stock exchange notice on 22 October 2009, established a 50/50 owned company, Reef Subsea AS.

GC Rieber Shipping and HitecVision establish Reef Subsea


Alaska state transportation officials say seasonal maintenance work has ended on the Taylor and Denali highways will end Oct. 15.


A Lexington woman says she was roughed up and robbed in an early Wednesday morning home invasion.

Woman roughed up, robbed in home invasion


20th Century Fox has set release dates for ``Chronicle'' and ``This Means War,'' opening Feb. 3, 2012 and Feb. 17, 2012, respectively.

Fox dates ``Chronicle,'' ``This Means War''


The Larimer County Sheriff's Office says a police impersonator sexually assaulted a woman Thursday night.

Police impersonator sexually assaults woman


Retailer HMV CEO Simon Fox has stepped down from his position.


MICHAEL Turner passed a late fitness test to take his place in Hull City's starting line-up for tonight's crucial clash with Barnsley at Oakwell.


Albuquerque police are investigating a recent attempted abduction.


Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society Barjas al-Barjas on Tuesday stressed importance of Arab and foreign envoys acquaintance of KRCS's humane and developmental role, noting that Kuwait inherited the support of humane work from one generation to another.

Kuwait inherited humane work from one generation to another --


Jack Layton was remembered Monday as a street fighter, but also as a consensus-builder who brought people together to build a better Canada.


TWO EXMOUTH women are planning to live on just £1 a day as they highlight issues of global poverty and raise funds for Christian Aid...

Two EXMOUTH women plan to live on £1 a day


Virginia Tech junior guard Malcolm Delaney has declared for the NBA draft, but will not hire and agent according to a press release issues by the Virginia Tech Athletics Department.

Virginia Tech guard Malcolm Delaney declares for the NBA draft, will not hire an agent


Hosts South Africa launched their Fifa World Cup campaign with a gritty display by holding strong contenders Mexico to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling Group-A league opener here on Friday.


A panel of green building experts gathered in Salinas Wednesday to talk about a new green housing development and to tour the new green-certified community pool.

Green building experts gather in Salinas


Xerox will cut 3000 jobs, roughly 5% of its total workforce, over the next six months, after the company delivered lower-than-expected results in what its chief executive has described as a ``tough business environment''.


AN AIR ambulance was called out to an incident yesterday afternoon when a man collapsed in St Albans.

Air ambulance called after man collapsed in St Albans


A HUGE fire ripped through a Burnley business as 50 firefighters battled to save the building in dangerous conditions.


Virgin Media , the US-listed UK cable operator, said its first-quarter loss widened to 154 million pounds, or 47 pence a share, from 104.4 million pounds, or 32 pence a share after losses on derivative instruments and 109 million pounds of interest payments.


Film and TV editor Peter E. Berger, who was Oscar nominated for his work on ``Fatal Attraction'' and cut several films in the ``Star Trek'' film franchise, died Sept. 22.


The new Scarborough hospital will open to the public by Easter.

Scarborough hospital to open by Easter--


Milwaukee Police investigated 4 shootings in 4 hours Tuesday night.

Police investigate 4 shootings in 4 hours


HONG KONG, March 18,: 'Secret Sunshine,' the South Korean story of a widow's mental breakdown, won big at the 2nd Asian Film Awards announced in Hong Kong, bagging best movie, best director and best actress for Jeon Do-yeon.


To honor those who have shown generosity to the state of West Virginia and West Virginia University, divisions of the University give out ``most loyal'' awards.

University gives out 'most Loyal' awards


The Acura ZDX is dead, Honda is thinking about a return to Formula One, and what is the most popular car color for 2012?


Though he said that he hasn't taken any final decision as yet, he, however, added that he will not be contesting elections this year.


Former All Black Sione Lauaki has been charged with careless driving after a car crash.


Photo by REUTERS/Lior Mizrahi/Pool The Israeli Cabinet approved the Trajtenberg report, which proposes solutions to Israel's socioeconomic problems.

Israeli Cabinet approves Trajtenberg report


The dollar stayed near 14-month lows on Wednesday after a report showed US retail sales, excluding autos, increased 0.5% in September.


The Planet, the global hosting leader, today announced that it has successfully completed the US-European Union Safe Harbor self-certification process.


A massive landslide killed at least 22 people in northern Guatemala on Sunday, destroying part of a road still under construction, local emergency authorities said.

Landslide kills at least 22 in Guatemala


A Pembroke man died in a jet ski accident on the Wareham River during the weekend, according to published reports.


Mitsubishi UFJ and Macquarie Group became the latest Asian lenders to post sharp drops in profits, but shares in Macquarie soared after it announced that it was not tapping investors for more cash.

Mitsubishi UFJ and Macquarie Group post sharp drops in profit


Greek shares underperformed their European peers throughout the session and closed sharply lower, led down by the banking sector.

Greek shares close sharply lower, led down by banking sector


Foundation Radiology Group, the Pittsburgh based and 7th largest privately held radiology practice in the US, has joined a research membership program from The Advisory Board Company, a research, consulting, and technology services firm with a membership of more than 2,900 of the world's leading health care organizations.

Foundation radiology Group joins the Advisory Board Company research membership


Greek workers walked off the job Wednesday for the first general strike since the country's coalition government was formed in June, as the prime minister and finance minister hammered out a package of C11.5 billion in essential spending cuts.

Greek workers walk off the job in general strike


Olympic Athlete Richard Thompson has gotten the delayed MRI tests done at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex.

Olympic Athlete Richard Thompson has gotten the delayed MRI tests done.


Qld brushes off Swan threat on royalties Updated: 10:40, Wednesday August 22, 2012 Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls says he will not yield to his federal counterpart's 'unsophisticated' threats about mining royalties.


The Pakistani army is facing fresh accusations of carrying out extra-judicial killings and torture, claims which could threaten US funding for any units singled out for abuse.

Pakistan army faces accusations of extra-judicial killings, torture


House of Fraser has reimagined the store for multichannel shoppers.


A Decorah woman was killed early Friday morning in an explosion and fire at 113 West Water Street, above Hart's Tea & Tarts.


ZIMBABWE-HARARE-PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has Ndebele ancestry as his grandfather served King Lobengula, historian and Higher Education Minister Stan Mudenge claims.


A fire weather watch has been issued for Carson Valley and the eastern Sierra by the National Weather Service.


Bird flu is spreading its wings further in West Bengal with two more districts --

Bird flu spreads its wings in West Bengal


After announcing their split in January, Heidi Klum has officially filed for divorce from estranged husband Seal, ET has learned.


Charlie Sheen has filed an extortion lawsuit against porn star Capri Anderson following his infamous hotel room trashing incident in New York.

Charlie Sheen files extortion lawsuit against Capri Anderson


Iran says it will sue Google over dropping the name of the Persian Gulf on Google Maps.The threat comes after the famous search engine left the body of water between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula nameless on its online map service.Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says that if Google does not restore the name of the Persian Gulf, it will face ``serious damages.''

Iran to sue Google over dropping Persian Gulf name


Washington students can vote in a mock election sponsored by the secretary of state's office.

Washington students can vote in mock election


Malthouse says fourth-placed Hawthorn - who the Magpies face in a blockbuster game at the MCG on Sunday - have flown under the radar, even though they are one of several sides breathing down the necks of ladder leaders Geelong and reigning premiers Collingwood.


President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has disclosed for first time that he is intending running for a third term, saying parties and organizations insisting on him nominating himself ``reflect a political maturity that I can only welcome.``

Bouteflika announces running for a third terms


The bodies of a Lebanon mother and her two children were found in bed at the family's home on Thanksgiving, police said.

Bodies of Lebanon mother and her two children found in bed on Thanksgiving


Kyrgyzstan plans to increase sales with Turkey, Akylbek Japarov, the Economic Development and Trade Minister of Kyrgyzstan said Wednesday opening the Kyrgyz-Turkish investment business forum in Bishkek.

Kyrgyzstan to increase sales with Turkey


Miley Cyrus has defended her raunchy promo for new album, insisting she''s not ``trying to be sl**ty''.

Miley Cyrus insists she's not 'trying to be sl**ty'


New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, the nation's only Hispanic governor, is endorsing Sen. Barack Obama for president, calling him a ``once-in-a- lifetime leader'' who can unite the nation and restore America's international leadership.


ECB discussed cutting rates at last policy meeting;


Paul di Resta has revealed that Force India is targeting fifth place in the constructors' championship in 2013.

Force India targeting fifth in constructors' championship


Hundreds of residents fled the Georgian city of Gori on Saturday after Russian air raids that witnesses said had left scores of dead.

Hundreds flee Georgian city after Russian air raids


The Conservatives have won the Cumbria County Council by-election in Aspatria and Wharrels, but with a greatly-reduced majority.

Conservatives win Cumbria county Council by-election


EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to launch a joint venture in South Africa to produce and market batteries for industrial applications.

EnerSys : to launch a joint venture in South Africa


Sven Goran Eriksson would be interested in managing Aston Villa, according to a close associate of the former England manager.

'Sven Goran Eriksson interested in managing Aston Villa'


A man working at a Manchester money transfer business has died after being shot in a robbery.


Health care outsourcing company Magellan Health Services Inc. said Monday it expects its 2011 profit to slip below projections for 2010 and Wall Street expectations due in part to contract terminations.

Magellan Health Services expects 2011 profit slip


Two brothers, one of them high on the police wanted list, were shot dead in a shootout in Jalan Kamunting, Taiping, about 100km from here last night.


Finally the operation against Maoists has been launched in Lalgarh in West Midnapur district of West Bengal.

Operation against Maoists launched in Lalgarh


Height, the leading female voice of the 1960s civil rights movement, died Tuesday in a Washington, DC hospital at the age of 98.

Dorothy Height, civil rights activist, dies at 98


Mitsubishi Motors Corp will cut production at its factories in Japan by up to 100,000 units in five months from November due to slow sales, Kyodo news reported on Saturday.

Mitsubishi Motors to cut production -Kyodo


Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell has revealed that he cannot be alone with his children following the cycling accident that nearly killed him.

James Cracknell reveals he cannot be alone with his children


The federal development department in Sabah, set up 17 years ago when the state was under the opposition, looks set to be abolished.

Federal development department in Sabah may be abolished


The Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever have a tough act to follow in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.


German stocks fell for a second day as uncertainty over whether Spain will seek a bailout outweighed a report showing that investor confidence improved for the first time in five months in Europe's largest economy.


Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy hopes to have two key decisions made sometime next week.

Gundy hopes to have key decisions made next week


``Who's going to stop me from hosting the South African sports awards evening?


Construction firms plan to make fewer layoffs in 2012 than since the Great Recession began several years ago, according to a survey released Monday by the Associated General Contractors of America and Computer Guidance Corp.

Construction firms plan fewer layoffs in 2012


SITA, the specialist provider of communications and IT solutions to the world's air transport industry, has reported consolidated revenues of US$1.49 bn for the year 2009.

SITA reports revenues at US$1.49 bn in 2009


Emma Stone will play a novice drug dealer in Little White Corvette.


The farmer is accused on several charges of indecent assault and bestiality.

Farmer accused of indecent assault, bestiality


The Senior Legislative Action Committee of Sullivan County will meet at 10 am, Friday to discuss, ``What's New With the FDA?'' during a monthly meeting at the County Government Centere in Monticello.


Two fraudulent checks were reported at 2708 Bridge Ave. around 3 pm Tuesday.


Barenaked Ladies frontman Ed Robertson is ``very lucky'' to have survived a small plane crash Sunday in Ontario, Canada.

Barenaked Ladies Ed Robertson ``lucky'' to survive plane crash


Calif. great white sharks get protections for now The most feared predator in the ocean received new protections today when a California commission decided the great white shark should be studied as a potential endangered species.


With interest rates at record-lows, the US government should borrow more to invest in infrastructure, not stop spending.


BRUSSELS Anheuser-Busch InBev says it will sell its US theme parks to the Blackstone Group for $2.7 billion.


The United States offered condolences after four unarmed French troops were killed by an Afghan soldier Friday, Jan 20, and said it was up to France whether to bring its forces home from Afghanistan early, AFP reported.

U.S. offers condolences to France over troops killing


Filmmaker Sandip Ray says children are going back to reading books such as the detective series 'Feluda' created by his father Satyajit Ray.


HOUSTON A Houston firefighter injured in a restaurant and motel blaze that killed 4 of his colleagues remained in critical condition Sunday.

Houston firefighter remains in critical condition


Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Monday that he has the best economic record and executive experience in government of any rival in the Republican presidential field, contrasting his credentials with those of his top two opponents, Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann.

Perry says he has best economic record among field


Oscar winning actress Nicole Kidman admits that she is 'boring' as she is a teetotaller.


' nuclear bomb is not going to bring about superiority,' he told a joint news conference with his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts in Islamabad, addressing the predominantly English-speaking audience through a translator.


The Bruins returned defenseman Torey Krug to Providence Friday, two days after recalling the 21-year-old from their AHL affiliate.


In keeping with energy conservation, PSE&G plans to install pole-attached solar energy units in the boroughs of Totowa and Woodland.

PSE&G to install solar energy units in Totowa and Woodland Park


UK van drivers spend on average two hours searching online for a van insurance quote, according to a survey by Swinton Commercial.

UK van drivers spend two hours searching for van insurance quote


the cosmopolitan financial capital of India, Mumbai will be hosting the celebrated Indian contemporary Art Expo.

Mumbai will be hosting the celebrated Indian contemporary art Expo


European shares rose on Tuesday as a strong start to the US earnings season boosted optimism about upcoming company results, and reassuring comments from Portugal soothed nerves over the sovereign debt crisis.


Cannabis worth £200,000 has been seized by police in Fife in a campaign to target organised crime groups.

Cannabis worth £200,000 seized by police


Faulty goods cost consumers nearly £5,000 because many people don't know their rights when it comes to refunds.


A learning disability charity which has been supporting people for 42 years has relaunched with a new name at an event in London.


While Billy Joel's Jewish linage is well documented, back on June 4, 1995 in a concert in Nuremberg, Germany, Joel discussed his Jewish origins, his upbringing and family life with his audience.


A book, which familiarizes Persian speaking children with a number of Iranian musical instruments, was published last week in Tehran.

Book familiarizing children with Iranian musical instruments published


UPDATE 9:25am A MAN believed to be in his 50s has drowned at Brighton beach.


Mark Ruffalo took to Twitter to let a fan know that The Avengers isn't being shot in 3D.


These directives outline that glass fibre reinforced thermosets are both material and energy recyclable through the cement kiln route and compliant with the EU legislation.

Glass fibre reinforced thermosets are recyclable and compliant with EU legislation


DMK chief M Karunanidhi's daughter and Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi, who has been granted bail in the 2G spectrum case, will not reach Chennai till December 3 as she has to attend a court hearing in New Delhi over the multi-crore scam, the party said on Tuesday.


American Airlines Inc. fired a shot back at Virgin Atlantic on Friday after the UK-based carrier sent a letter to the US Department of Transportation asking the regulator to act on American's alleged hypocrisy in wanting to prevent a Delta-Japan Airlines agreement due to the fact it would create an unbalanced market share in Delta's favor and in favor of the SkyTeam alliance, a global airline alliance that includes Delta as a member.

American Airlines fires back at Virgin Atlantic


The Carolina Hurricanes activated defenseman Dennis Seidenberg from injured reserve Wednesday after he missed four games with a leg injury.

Carolina Hurricanes activate defenseman Dennis Seidenberg


Pope Benedict XVI urged China Tuesday to open up to Christianity as he visited the birthplace of a 19th century saint who died as a missionary there 100 years ago.

Pope Benedict XVI urges China to open up to Christianity


Team Barloworld is ready to impress in its latest race on the home roads of main sponsors Barloworld.


African Nations Cup favourites Ivory Coast were held to a goalless draw by a stubborn Burkina Faso in their opening Group B match at the Estadio do Cabinda on Monday evening while Malawi stunned Algeria with a 3-0 win in Group A.


STATE Universities and polytechnic colleges are owed more than US$64 million by Treasury in tuition fees as of December last year, a situation that has crippled operations in the institutions of higher learning, an official has said.

Universities, polytechnic colleges owed more than US$64 million


London, April 17 Music mogul Simon Cowell has revealed he is ready to quit 'Britain's Got Talent' show as 'it takes a hell of a lot of time'.

Simon Cowell may quit 'Britain's Got Talent'


Sirius XM is slashing salaries in a bid to cut costs, after signing a number of expensive deals with celebrity talents such as Howard Stern, Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart.


Roger Clemens has been found not guilty on all six charges in his perjury trial.

Roger Clemens found not guilty on all charges


School consumerism programme undertaken by the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism may be extended to all primary schools.

Consumerism programme may be extended to all primary schools


New research has found many young ice addicts have shrunken brains the size of people in their 70s.


Paul Scofield, the British stage legend often hailed as the greatest Shakespearean actor of his generation and an Oscar winner for his soaring performance in 1966's A Man for All Seasons, has died.


Australia's top diplomat in India has admitted that the spate of attacks on Indians in his country has ``damaged'' bilateral ties and fears that the upcoming free trade talks may remain 'quarantined' among other things as a fallout.


World oil prices were mixed in Asian trade on Monday as investors reacted to moves by the US to help investment banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley survive a financial crisis that has shaken global markets, dealers said.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. ' Randy Travis is being sued by his ex-wife and former manager.

Randy Travis sued by ex-wife and former manager


LifeVantage Corporation, a science-based, natural products company dedicated to helping people reach their health and wellness goals through science-based solutions to oxidative stress and a maker of Protandim ® , announced today that it has implemented cost reduction initiatives designed to reduce operating costs while increasing efficiency and productivity throughout the Company.

LifeVantage announces cost reduction initiatives designed to increase efficiency and productivity


Pakistan on Monday decided to release 89 Indian fishermen after India released 39 Pakistani fishermen.


The president of TV Guide Network, Ryan O'Hara, is departing less than a year after the channel was acquired by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.

TV Guide Network president O'Hara departs


A man was found dead Monday night in a trailer fire near Olympia in which a propane tank exploded.

Man found dead in trailer fire near Olympia


A tanker truck carrying 300 gallons of sewage crashed into the living room of an upstate New York home.

Truck carrying 300 gallons of sewage crashes into home


Renault's new 2012 Twingo broke cover this evening prior to its scheduled appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.


BUCHAREST, Romania Sergiu Nicolaescu, a prolific Romanian director known for his historical epics who also served as a Senator, has died.

Romanian film director Sergiu Nicolaescu dies


Google doodle is celebrating 101th birthday of Akira Yoshizawa, grandmaster of origami who is credited with raising origami from a craft to living arts.

Google doodle celebrates birthday of Akira Yoshizawa


Murray said the Ducks will qualify defenseman James Wisniewski before the June 25 deadline to tender those offers in order to retain negotating rights with the pending restricted free agent.


Laveen Cesar Chavez has withdrawn its probation appeal after learning this week it played with an ineligible player this season.


Intel reaffirmed on Friday that it was readying new ultra-low-voltage chips, due in the second quarter, for inexpensive ultraportable laptops.

Intel readying new chips for inexpensive ultraportables


Biometric registration of voters is expected to begin by the end of the year, Mr David Oppong Kyekyeiku, District Electoral Officer for the Essikadu-Ketan Sub-Metropolitan Area, said on Tuesday.

Biometric registration to begin by end of the year


The Bills will not participate in a new blackout policy that allows teams to declare a sellout if 85 percent of non-premium tickets are sold.

Bills will not participate in new blackout policy


France back row Imanol Harinordoquy has warned Ireland he is determined to atone for his own shortcomings against Scotland.


Mutual funds in the country are betting ``dangerously high'' on the banking stocks, claiming about 20 per of their portfolio allocations amid concerns that the banks would post an erosion in the quarterly earnings, according to a study by Assocham.

Mutual funds betting dangerously high on banks Assocham


But during his performance on the Today Show, the little Bieber forgot some of the lyrics to Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.


This is why firearms are simply the best self defense tool yet invented by humanity.

Firearms are simply the best self defense tools


Firefighters in Yonkers, NY, have agreed to work a shift without pay.


Police have talked with a woman found shot and beaten in a creek bed May 11.

Police talk with woman found shot, beaten


Only because some of us need reassurance, Mark Strong has been confirmed to play Sinestro in the upcoming GREEN LANTERN film.

Mark Strong confirmed as Sinestro in Green Lantern


Scientists claim to have discovered a ``prehistoric version of Facebook'' used by Bronze Age tribes to communicate with each other.

Scientists discover ``prehistoric version of Facebook''


Liam Hemsworth returns to LA after split Updated: 05:39, Friday March 22, 2013 Liam Hemsworth has arrived back in Los Angeles after staying in his native Australia to escape the turmoil of his rumoured split from fiancée Miley Cyrus, sparkling speculation the couple are trying to work on their relationship.


DESCRIPTIONS of three burglary suspects have been released, following a police chase and car crash in Loudwater yesterday.

Descriptions released after police chase


China is to cut import duties on Swiss watches by 60 per cent over the next 10 years under a free-trade agreement which should help reinvigorate Swiss watchmakers' sales in a key market.


The 81st Texas Legislative session ends tonight, but a special session could be in the works.


New Zealand will send its troops to the Solomon Islands to provide security during elections to be held on Aug. 4, New Zealand Foreign Minister said on Wednesday.

New Zealand to send troops to Solomon Islands


In her final post for Forbes Lifestyle, Lauren announced she plans to launch a beauty product line.

Lauren Conrad plans to launch a beauty product line


India won an election to UN's only external oversight body, the Joint Inspection Unit, which takes care of the administrative and its financial functioning.

India wins election at UN's external oversight body


Francisco J. Ayala, an evolutionary geneticist and molecular biologist, has won the 2010 Templeton Prize.


A man living at a Harlan County homeless shelter is charged with third-degree sodomy.

Man living at a homeless shelter is charged with sodomy


The Israeli and Turkish foreign ministers met secretly on the sidelines of a NATO conference Thursday , the first high-level contact between the countries since friction erupted over Israel's recent offensive in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli foreign ministry said.

Israeli, Turkish Foreign ministers meet secretly


Deadline reports that British actor Tom Mison has been cast in the role of Ichabod Crane in the upcoming FOX pilot SLEEPY HOLLOW.

Tom Mison cast as 'Ichabod Crane' in FOX pilot Sleepy Hollow


CHARLESTON, SC A new Navy destroyer is being named in honor of a Charleston native who won the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.

New destroyer being named for Charleston native


Aanjaneya Lifecare scrip touched to its new 52-weeks high level at Rs.672 on BSE today and closed at Rs.645 with a gain of Rs.11.65.


Just a day after its official release, the Nokia Lumia 800 has already won its first major award, being voted Mobile Phone of The Year at the What Mobile Awards 2011 in London.


26-year old Facebook co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been named Time's Person of the Year for 2010.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg named Time's Person of the Year


Franchisors need to act more like banks by providing early and ongoing support and advice to their franchisees, particularly those that appear to be sailing on choppy financial waters, a business advisory company says.


Epileptics suffer prejudice at work Updated: 08:51, Tuesday March 19, 2013 Almost half the people who suffer from epilepsy receive unfair treatment or discrimination in the workplace, research by Epilepsy Australia has found.


Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom will be officially unveiled by SC Bastia in a press conference on Tuesday.

Samuel Inkoom will be officially unveiled by SC Bastia on Tuesday


``President Hugo Chavez took advantage of International Worker's Day celebrations in Caracas to put an early end to his 'honeymoon' with Barack Obama, railing against the 'infamy of Obama,' demonstrated, in his judgment, by a State Department report listing Venezuela as a country that doesn't cooperate in the battle against terrorism. ... 'We categorically reject this infamy of Obama against Venezuela; for if any government has acted against the governments of Latin America it has been the Empire of the United States.'''

President Chavez ``puts early end'' to honeymoon with Obama:


An icy morning commute turned deadly when a woman was fatally struck on Highway 16 near Gig Harbor early Monday.

Icy morning commute turns deadly near Gig Harbor


Irish gluten-free bakery Heron Foods has acquired a second production site in County Cork as demand from customers in Ireland and the UK grows.


Hearings are set for next next month on a Navy plan for dolphins and sea lions to patrol the submarine base at Bangor.

Hearings set on Navy plan for dolphin patrols


In his final State of the Union address, President George Bush will tell Congress the US economy is 'undergoing a period of uncertainty' in the near-term, but Americans can be confident about the economy in the long-run.

Bush to tell Congress the US is undergoing a 'period of uncertainty'


National home prices in May increased 2.9% from a year ago, marking the fourth straight month of yearly growth, according to CoreLogic, an analytics and real estate services provider.

Home prices increase for the fourth straight month:


The Platte Canyon boys basketball team lost to Clear Creek 59-55 in a close away-game battle on Jan. 18 and then beat Lake County at home 62-55 on Jan. 20.

Platte Canyon boys lose to Clear Creek, beat Lake County


OAKLAND, Calif. Oscar Grant's family was notified by authorities that former BART Police Officer Johannes Mehserle will be released from jail on Monday.

Johannes Mehserle to be released from jail Monday


The Sensex has extended gains and is now up 225 points at 11,193.


Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with trade union representatives from southeast China's Taiwan, in Beijing, capital of China, April 15, 2011.

Jia Qinglin meets trade union representatives from Taiwan


The mystery of how young stars can form within the deep gravity of black holes has been solved by a team of astrophysicists at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh.

Mystery of how young stars can form within deep gravity of black holes has been solved


Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have found that ivermectin, a compound used to treat intestinal worms and plant parasites, was 100 percent effective in killing head lice resistant to many standard treatments.

Ivermectin kills head lice resistant to standard treatments


A robber bound a 78-year-old Anchorage man in his home and stole coins, money and a camera.

Robber binds Anchorage, steals money, camera


Rangers left winger Sean Avery was rushed to a New York hospital Wednesday morning, and the team later announced he had a lacerated spleen.


Just in time for Valentine's Day, new research reveals just how chocolate ``loves'' the heart with cocoa's antioxidant compounds known as polyphenols that boost production of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and lower levels of low-density lipoprotein.


Three young men were arrested this morning for running over a number of parked cars.

Three men arrested for running over parked cars


An inmate returning to a Halifax-area jail was attacked yesterday inside a sheriff's van, prompting an investigation by the provincial Justice Department and Halifax Regional Police.


Scottish comedy star Stephen Robertson has died in hospital in Aberdeen at the age of 78 following a short illness.


Sandra Bullock is reportedly helping her close friend and The Proposal co-star Ryan Reynolds save his marriage to Scarlett Johansson.

Sandra Bullock helps Ryan Reynolds save his marriage


UK fashion brand Topshop announced on Friday that it plans to open its first store in Hong Kong in May next year , betting on both the city and mainland ' s fashion sophistication and purchasing power .

Topshop to open first store in hk next year


Poland is planning to intensify cross-border cooperation with Ukraine, Vice-Marshal of the Sejm of Poland Marek Kuchciński has said.

Poland to intensify cross-border cooperation with Ukraine


HRT Formula One team is up for sale, its owners Thesan Capital has announced 16 months after buying a majority stake in the Spanish outfit from Jose Ramon Carabante.


Mayor Kip Holden easily won re-election without a runoff Saturday night.


Orient-Express has just confirmed that it made a US$14.6 million loss in the first quarter of 2009, widening the US$4.3 million loss from 2008¡®s first quarter largely due to an impairment charge.

Orient-Express confirms US$14.6 million loss


Twitter has disclosed the details of an anonymous tweeter, including the name, address, and telephone number, who had reportedly tweeted defamatory remarks about the Council of South Tyneside in UK, according to reports from the Guardian.

Twitter discloses details of anonymous tweeter


Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that rising food prices would ease after July, and that he was not in favour of altering monetary policy.


He will certainly be missed,'' Dhoni said at a press conference at Lord's ahead of India's Super Eight match against the West Indies Friday.


David Beckham tasted the highs and lows of football.


Former congressman Nick Lampson remembers Jack Brooks as a man who helped people.

Nick Lampson remembers former congressman Jack Brooks


On Tuesday, the Reid Park Zoo will introduce a new, female, Malayan tiger to the Zoo's tiger habitat.


A teacher's assistant accused of sexually assaulting a student at Nansemond Parkway Elementary School pleaded not guilty Thursday.


Pakistan and India have condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and affirmed their resolve to cooperate with each other to combat the menace of terrorism.


In fact, he knows exactly what he wants -- an eight-team playoff.


A 27-year-old Bangkok cabbie returned Bt100,000 in forgotten cash to his passenger, an African clothing merchant named Djibril Doumbouya, at the FM91 radio station yesterday afternoon.


FRANKFURT -Germany captain Michael Ballack will miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury.

Germany captain Ballack to miss wcup with injury


Actress Robin Wright has reportedly found love with her movie co-star Ben Foster, who is 14 years her junior.

Robin Wright - Robin Wright finds love with Ben Foster


Calhoun Community College says it will become the first Alabama college or university to ban smoking this fall.

Calhoun Community college to become first Alabama college to ban smoking


Gold futures fell Monday, pulling back after topping $1,000 an ounce in the previous session as traders adjusted their positions.

Gold futures fall after topping $1,000 an ounce


Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant has called a Twitter user to order after the user insulted one of the All-Star's followers by calling them gay.


The Calgary Police says three men forced their way into a home on Martha's Haven Heath NE Tuesday afternoon.


Boxee, the online video platform that won the inaugural CEA i-Stage contest last year, will soon unveil a new set-top box, the company's CEO announced on his blog.


Filipinos consumers remain upbeat despite the global financial crisis, even as the more affluent worry about a global recession, a survey revealed Thursday.


One of the most frequently sought after loan plans is easy fast payday loans Georgia.


Barack Obama called on Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to censure former vice presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro for saying that Sen. Barack Obama would not be doing so well in the Democratic contest if he were a woman or a white man.


Lescarden, Inc. announced today that it had entered into a distribution agreement with Cranage Healthcare Ltd. to market Lescarden's proprietary CATRIX® WOUND DRESSING in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Lescarden enters into distribution agreement for catrixâ® Wound Dressing in the United Kingdom


Oscar winner Sean Penn is in talks to star in Fair Game based on the real life of CIA agent Valerie Plame.


Sharon Osbourne has publicly apologized to talent show sensation Susan Boyle after calling her ``a hairy (bleep)'' and branding her ``ugly.''

Sharon Osbourne apologizes to Susan Boyle;


Former WVU Mountaineer quarterback Pat White has signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.

Pat White signs minor league contract with Kansas City Royals


Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been dismissed from the police force.

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu dismissed from the police force


Fitch is forecasting that real GDP could grow around 7.5% in 2012-13, up from an estimate of 7% in 2011-12,'' the rating agency said in its global economic outlook.


The figures, collated monthly by Barbour ABI, reveal a steady rise in application numbers since a low of 34,876 in December 2008.

Figures reveal steady rise in application numbers


An assassination attempt was made on Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman in recent days, Fox News reported on Saturday.

'Assassination attempt made on Egyptian vp Suleiman'


In an effort to mitigate local damage caused by ice storms over the past few years, the City of Ada will give away 1,000 trees.


An objective assessment shows that this policy has yielded results except with Pakistan.

'Our policy has yielded results, except with pak'


British fashion designer Alexander McQueen hanged himself in a wardrobe at his home in central London after leaving a note at the scene, an inquest into his death heard on Wednesday.

Alexander McQueen hanged himself in wardrobe:


Vladamir Putin returned to the Russian presidency in an elaborate swearing in ceremony that evoked the days of Czarist Russia, while police worked to quell demonstrators opposed to a perceived dictatorship.


Excessive weight gain during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of lacerations during vaginal childbirth, according to a study conducted by researchers at Montefiore Medical Center.

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases risk of lacerations during childbirth


Spanish lawmakers will debate barring burqas in public, joining other European countries considering similar moves on the grounds that the body-covering garments are degrading to women, the leading opposition party said Sunday.

Spanish lawmakers to debate barring burqas in public


The cement sector is currently facing stern challenges emanating from a wide spectrum of socio-economic risks including contracting economic activities, slowdown in GDP growth and construction activities, and high input costs.


Kochi, Jul 16 Indian pacer S Sreesanth is planning to play for an English county in the upcoming season in England.


To facilitate this challenging transition, South Lanarkshire Council has joined OLM Group's personalisation partnership programme.

South Lanarkshire Council joins OLM's personalisation partnership programme


A mother and son were killed by a commuter train Friday in a London suburb in an apparent murder-suicide.


Hirst, one of contemporary art's most bankable stars, said he chose to sell his latest work in the auction room rather than the gallery because ``the world's changing''.


A woman was abducted early on Wednesday near the Motihari railway station in Bihar by criminals who attacked and seriously wounded her husband and flung her crying child, police said.

Woman abducted from railway station in Bihar


Premium department store, House of Fraser marks a return to Aberdeen today, October 21, after a nine year gap with its first new concept store, House of Fraser.com.


Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in the Western Region and Chairman of the Red Crescent Authority, has stressed that the UAE, under the leadership of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, plays a vital role in countering natural disasters and their consequences globally.

UAE plays vital role in countering disasters


A London MP will today highlight the ``dire situation'' facing booksellers on Cecil Court, in a bid to defer the business rates rises he argues could put them out of business.

London MP to highlight 'dire situation' for booksellers


A newly formed minor league basketball team in southern Kentucky has hired an NBA veteran as its first coach.

Minor league Basketball team hires first coach


The largest number of divorces occur shortly after one year of marriage, according to the Turkish Statistics Institute.

Largest number of divorces occur after one year


Kolkata Knight Riders spearhead Ishant Sharma was fined 10 per cent of his match fees for kicking down the stumps in Saturday's Indian Premier League match against Punjab King's XI at Mohali.


South Africa and Ireland are scheduled to sign a co-production treaty at the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival later this month.

South Africa, Ireland to sign co-production treaty


Jordan said Syria opened its border crossing with the kingdom on Wednesday after nearly a two-month closure following military operations in the southern flashpoint town of Daraa.


SERGEJUS FEDOTOVAS today claimed Vladimir Romanov will still have control of Hearts despite resigning as chairman of the club's parent company, Ukio Bankas Investment Group.

Vladimir Romanov 'will still control Hearts'


Otto Graf Lambsdorff, a former economy minister who represented Germany in the negotiations to set up a compensation fund for Nazi-era slave laborers, has died, his son said Sunday.

Former german economy minister Lambsdorff dies


K Krishnamohan, founder and chief executive officer, Fifth C, said, ``BlackBerry controversy has given us a lot of visibility and apart from that, mobile users are now able to differentiate push mail from pull mail services.''

BlackBerry controversy gave us visibility:


Trauma patients without insurance are more likely to die of their injuries from auto accidents and gunshot wounds than privately insured patients with similar injuries, according to findings of an analysis of 193,804 patients from 649 facilities conducted by University Buffalo emergency medicine physicians.

Trauma patients without insurance more likely to die of injuries than privately insured patients:


I am in agreement, change! but in the United States.


Raksha, a DeKalb County-based nonprofit that serves the South Asian community, will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a night of comedy, food and dancing Saturday at the Westin Perimeter Hotel, 7 Concourse Parkway NE.


An Ontario woman accused of faking terminal cancer to raise money for her own benefit now faces three new fraud charges.

Woman accused of faking cancer faces new charges


Subhash Chandra-promoted Essel Group has acquired 10.2% in Hyderabad-headquartered IVRCL setting the stage for a possible take-over battle.


A Providence poet has won a National Book Award for his work.

Providence poet wins National Book Award


IRVINE, Calif. In-N-Out Burger is expanding the chain to Texas for the first time, the furthest East the California-based brand has grown, officials confirmed Thursday.


More than 100 illegal migrants were detained on two Greek islands over the weekend, the coast guard confirmed Sunday.

More than 100 illegal migrants detained in greece


DBRS has published its surveillance methodology for the first time.