``I think it's huge,`` he said. ''It's huge for all American fans and it's huge for the team. It's historic. We were well aware that we've never won here at Azteca and this is an amazing experience for all the players. We told them before the game, 'This moment is for you, go and grab it.' We are aware that is was a lot of work.``

Klinsmann: 'this is an amazing experience'


ZAMSEED has introduced seed-carrying mobile containers aimed at providing opportunities for farmers to have access to improved seed on the market within their localities.


A team of astrophysicists has estimated that an exoplanet twice the size of Earth is mainly made up of diamond.

Exoplanet twice the size of Earth is mainly made of diamond


President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday called on all young men and women to take part in voluntary blood donation programmes actively.

Mukherjee calls upon young men and women to take part in voluntary blood donation


British businessman Shrien Dewani, who was implicated in his wife Anni's murder, was to remain in custody after an appeal was lodged against the granting of £250 000 bail, Sky News reported.


Legendary actor Paul Newman has died of cancer at his home in Westport, Connecticut.


Burglars took only beer when they broke into a Cedar Rapids convenience store early Thursday morning.

Burglars take only beer from Cedar Rapids convenience store


A Federal judge ordered endangered species protections reinstated for gray wolf in Montana, Idaho, according to a report Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010.

Judge orders protections reinstated for gray wolf


Targanta Therapeutics Corporation announced today that it has submitted a Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency for its lead candidate, oritavancin, a novel semi-synthetic lipoglycopeptide antibiotic candidate with potent bactericidal activity against a broad spectrum of gram-positive bacteria.

Targanta submits Marketing Authorization Application for oritavancin


The Los Angeles Angels announced Tuesday that Mosiello will manage the Travelers in 2011.


The Baskin-Robbins ice cream store in Fontana celebrated its new ownership with a special event on Sept. 10.

Baskin-Robbins store in Fontana celebrates new ownership


Insight, the joint initiative of the Kerala State IT Mission and SPACE for developing ICT tools for the differently-abled, which had decided to wind up its project on the last day of November, gets a fresh lease of life.


An 84-year-old Navy veteran from Groton is receiving medals he earned more than six decades ago in World War II.

Navy veteran from Groton receives medals earned in World War II.


With the plunge in Government-BJP relations, stage is set for an acrimonious monsoon session of Parliament that begins on Monday as Opposition prepares to corner the UPA on price rise and other issues but the treasury benches may take heart from the fact that parties on the other side are divided on Hindu terror and Gujarat events.

Stage set for an acrimonious monsoon session


Angry mobs set a police station ablaze and went on the rampage damaging public property and blocking traffic to protest the alleged killing of a 30-year-old man by the police.


Adelaide Convention Centre has reaffirmed its green credentials with their latest quarterly Environment and Sustainability EarthCheck Report showing energy savings for the period equivalent to the consumption of over 120 average homes.

Adelaide Convention Centre reaffirms its green credentials


Young BJP leader Varun Gandhi would file his nomination from Pilibhit on Wednesday amid tight security.

Varun Gandhi to file nomination from Pilibhit


Viswanathan Anand on Wednesday beat Israel's Boris Gelfand in tie breaker to win world chess title for the fifth time.

Viswanathan Anand wins world chess title for the fifth time


PT Freeport Indonesia, operator of the Grasberg gold and cooper mine in Papua, announced on Friday that it had appointed former Public Works Minister Rozik B. Soetjipto as its new president director, replacing Armando Mahler.

Freeport Indonesia appoints new president director


A 27-year-old Fremont woman was cited for child neglect Sunday morning after her 4-year-old son was found walking alone at a business.


Missouri has delayed tax refunds and quietly borrowed $325 million from its cash reserves in order to pay employees, public schools, hospitals and other bills.

Missouri delaying refunds, borrowing from cash reserves


A Washington-based Tibet activist groups says China has detained scores of Buddhist monks over the last month.

Tibet activist group says China has detained scores of Buddhist monks


Fenerbahce have left it late to stretch their lead at the top of the Turkish Super Lig to five points with a last-gasp victory over Kayserispor.


Oil prices edged above $71 a barrel on Monday as traders eyed directionless equity and currency markets for guidance on the eve of a meeting of the US Federal Reserve.


POMONA, Calif. Pomona police say a man was stabbed during a fight Sunday night at the LA County Fair.

Man stabbed during fight at LA County Fair


The Treasury faces a major challenge in meeting its own targets amid ongoing market turmoil, a committee has warned.


Jesse James has reportedly left rehab after only one week of treatment.


Los Angeles water use, which fell by nearly a fifth during the recent state drought, is creeping up.


St Vincent and the Grenadines is launching a national culture project aimed at developing a national cultural policy for the country.

St Vincent and the Grenadines launching national culture project


A Ballville Township man fell about 40 feet when he jumped off the Ballville bridge Saturday night.

Man falls 40 feet after jumping from Ballville bridge


The US veto of the UN anti-settlement resolution is jarringly out of step with the demand for democracy from Middle East Arabs, including Palestinians.


Rio Tinto announced that it has completed the sale of the Kintyre uranium project located in Western Australia to a JV comprising subsidiaries of Cameco Corporation and Mitsubishi Development Pty Limited for USD 495 million.

Rio Tinto completes sale of Kintyre uranium


A Roseville man was killed in a crash when he pulled his car into the path of an oncoming truck, police said.


Arkansas track and cross country coach John McDonnell announced his retirement Monday after 36 years with the school.


Yes, Sam Fisher has a Twitter account and he's posting hints to what his mission is and how we can help him.


Stocks are opening sharply higher after a strong start to the US holiday shopping season and signs that Europe is getting its debt crisis under control.

Stocks open sharply higher after strong start to holiday shopping season


- Afternoon classes in the entire Cavite and Batangas provinces were suspended Wednesday amid heavy monsoon rain brought by tropical storm ``Helen''.

Afternoon classes in entire Cavite and Batangas suspended


Soft drinks and Cigarettes will cost more in Punjab effective 1 April, with the state government hiking the Value Added Tax in the Rs460.21 crore deficit budget presented in the state assembly on Wednesday.

Soft drinks, cigarettes to cost more in Punjab


Andy Roddick, the highest-ranked American man, withdrew from the French Open yesterday because of a right shoulder injury.


The amazing Toyota GT86 wins another major accolade as Top Gear Magazine names it their 2012 Car of the Year.

Toyota GT86 named Top gear Magazine car of the Year


Brentford boss Andy Scott has been named League One manager of the month after his side secured four wins from five matches in October.

Brentford's Scott named League One manager of the month


October line-up also includes Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, two nights of incredible Italian opera and tributes to the Rat Pack and the disco era NIAGARA FALLS, ON, July 6 /CNW/ - Superstar recording artist Michael Bolton returns to Fallsview Casino this autumn to headline an October line-up that also features the return of perennial Fallsview favorites Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone.

Michael Bolton returns to Fallsview Casino in October


Chery announced that they will cooperate with Korean mobile phone service provider SK Telecom to establish a testing lab for telematics technology in automobiles, the Beijing News reported today.


Despite being surrounded by tight security, Aussie model Miranda Kerr has denied that she and actor Orlando Bloom are being threatened by an unknown Queensland man.


Pet Shop Boys will release their brand new studio album 'Elysium' in September, it has been confirmed.

Pet Shop Boys to release new album 'Elysium' in September


New Delhi, June 28 UK-based HSBC is likely to sell stake in private sector lenders Axis Bank and Yes Bank as part of its global strategy and is understood to have appointed merchant bankers for the deals.

HSBC likely to sell stake in Axis Bank and Yes Bank


GERMAN cruiseship operator Transocean Tours may face prosecution by the London Port Health Authority, after apparently failing to report an infectious illness on board its vessel Marco Polo.

Transocean Tours could face prosecution over infectious illness


The British Tourist Authority says the number of Chinese tourists visiting the UK is growing.

Number of Chinese tourists to UK growing


``He was arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge,'' the duty officer at the New York Police Department told AFP.

Kiefer Sutherland arrested on assault charge


The school principal charged in connection with illegal sexual relations involving a 14-year-old in Kent County has turned himself in to state police after learning of new charges in connection with illegal sexual relations involving a 13-year-old in Queen Anne's County.


A Fontana woman faced the prospect of losing her home this week because of a mix up involving her loan payments.


The internally displaced are the most vulnerable group, exposed to violence and rights violations.

Internally displaced the most vulnerable


Edinburgh have made one change from the side which suffered a narrow 18-17 defeat to Cardiff for the visit of Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup.


Hungarian investment funds continued the positive trend seen in the past six months, drawing fresh capital of HUF 57 billion in April , the latest figures from the Association of Hungarian Investment Fund and Asset Management Companies show.

Hungary investment funds draw fresh capital of HUF 57 billion in April


For the first time in a decade Canada this year could slip back into the red in its dealings with the rest of the world, eliminating one of the twin surpluses, the other being the government budget surplus, that have helped support the loonie's record shattering rise to parity with the US dollar.


Gold slid to a 6-1/2 week low on Friday, setting the stage for its sharpest weekly drop since December 2008 as it tracked a heavy sell-off in the commodities complex, under pressure as traders sold bullion to cover losses in other assets.


A national school education programme for skin care launched by the Ministry of Education together with Johnson & Johnson's Clean and Clear.

Education programme for skin care launched


A new drama will delve below decks tonight to try to uncover how the supposedly unsinkable Titanic met her icy end.


A Sudanese woman facing 40 lashes for wearing trousers in public made her first appearance in a court today.

Woman facing 40 lashes for wearing trousers


Oil prices fell to near $37 a barrel Tuesday on further dismal economic news and rising supplies that are likely to offset any new OPEC production cuts.


Joe Hart is 7/2 to start in goal against the USA on the 12th June following comments from the Manchester City keeper that the trio are still unaware who will be Capello's first choice keeper at the World Cup.


Sharp Corp. said Wednesday it swung to profit in the third fiscal quarter due to aggressive cost cuts, as it pins its hopes on growing demand for liquid crystal display televisions.


Biotechnology company MDRNA Inc. said Tuesday it bought DNA technology-related patents from Valeant Pharmaceuticals for an undisclosed amount.

MDRNA buys DNA technology from Valeant Pharmaceuticals for undisclosed amount


Baseball Writer The Phillies have activated second baseman Chase Utley from the 15-day disabled list.


A man accidentally put his hand in his snow blower, and he and part of the machine were transported to a hospital for an emergency extrication.

Montebello man accidentally puts hand in snow blower


Dutch network operator OnsBrabantNet has broadened its HD offerings to include Een HD, Ketnet/Canvas HD and BBC HD, FTTH platform reported.


Wow, it really may be the end of the world, as the album no one thought would ever be completed, Guns n' Roses' Chinese Democracy, finally gets a release date.


A gallery system and lighting will be installed by Cobar Arts Council at the entertainment centre to use for exhibitions.


Author & Punisher is kicking off a new string of tour dates tonight in California, with full details on the run available below.

Author & Punisher kicking off new tour dates


More than one in five of Canadian employees report they are currently suffering depression while an additional 16 per cent report having experienced depression previously, according to the latest national Ipsos Reid survey tracking depression in the workplace.

More than one in five Canadian employees report depression:


A public charter school system in Detroit is naming its new elementary school after Meijer Inc. President Mark Murray.

School named after Meijer president Mark Murray


Ireland has approved the European fiscal pact in a closely watched referendum, averting a possible setback for a key element of Chancellor Merkel's approach to fighting the euro crisis.


The heat wave in India is continuing and has claimed over 1 000 lives as of today.

Heat wave in India continues claims over 1 000 lives


A cattle trailer from South Dakota overturned in Carver County late Sunday night.

Cattle trailer overturns in Carver County


The next boss of the ``statist, corporatist, defeatist'' BBC must be a Tory, according to Mayor of London Boris Johnson.


Scottie Wilbekin had 13 points and 10 assists, his first career double-double, and No. 10 Florida thumped No. 17 Missouri 83-52 on Saturday.

No. 10 Florida thumps No. 17 Missouri 83-52


A MAN was attacked with a meat cleaver in Hereford city centre at the weekend.

Man attacked with meat cleaver in Hereford


UBS AG, Europe's largest bank by assets, reported a record loss after about $14 billion of writedowns on assets infected by subprime mortgages in the United States.


Leonardo DiCaprio had no idea how his latest film ended until he saw it in the cinema.


President Barack Obama appealed to Asian leaders for greater access to fast-growing markets, proclaiming ``the United States is here to stay'' and saying its prosperity is tied inextricably to the success of its Pacific trading partners.


Iran would ``eliminate Israel from the global arena'' if it was attacked by the Jewish state, the deputy commander of the army warned on Tuesday, amid an intensifying war of words between the two foes.

Iran would 'eliminate Israel' if attacked


South Sudan will have a ``brotherly relationship with the Republic of Sudan according to Rebecca Garang, the widow of rebel leader John Garang.


MURDERER Vincent Tabak kept Jo Yeates' missing sock as a sick trophy, the cop in charge of the case believes.


US stocks are falling in early trading after a payroll company's report provided a sobering reminder that the job market remains weak.


Lee County is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, and a local historian is sharing his views about how this area grew and what made the people here achieve so much.

Lee County celebrates its 125th anniversary


Absoft, an Aberdeen based SAP consultancy, reports that its oil and gas business has grown 21 per cent over the past year.

Absoft oil and gas business grows 21 per cent


Skilled Healthcare Inc. faces payments of over $671 million in damages awarded by a California jury in a more than four-year-old lawsuit over alleged violations at 22 of its nursing facilities.

Skilled Healthcare faces over $671 million in damages


Zinc nightclub at the Crowne Plaza in Sheik Zayed Road has launched its new night, called Industry.


After cutting their July 29 Dallas, TX concert short , Kings of Leon announced Monday that they will be canceling their entire US tour.


A new study is warning consumers that everyday household cleaners can pose health risks that undermine indoor air quality.

Household cleaners could undermine indoor air quality


Bukenya lost the Constitutional petition in which he had sought to block his prosecution citing presidential immunity, unequal treatment with other Ministers with whom he said he carried out the CHOGM decisions and the Acting IGG illegally charging him.


LOS ANGELES With a new studio in downtown Hollywood and a presenting sponsor in AT&T, CBSNews.com launched on Tuesday a weekly Webshow titled ``What's Trending''with Shira Lazar.

CBSNews.com launches weekly Webshow ``What's trending'' with Shira Lazar


A woman who tried to deliver her own baby at home ended up killing the child, reported Harian Metro.

Woman tries to deliver baby but ends up killing child


Silvio Berlusconi insists he won't be premier again if his conservative party, now trailing in opinion polls, wins Italian elections next month.


A former swim coach who investigators say admitted to hiding video cameras in locker rooms has been federally indicted on charges of child pornography.

Former swim coach indicted for child pornography


Despite our weather, a burn ban is still in effect for all of Western Washington.


Abbie Cornish has confessed she always laughs during her big screen sex scenes when they go wrong.


Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil will visit Assam today to take the stock of the situation after Thursday's serial blasts in the state.


Recently ARN members succeeded in producing transparent touch sensors using carbon nanotubes and ink solutions that can print electronic circuits or change colour in exposure to heat or UV radiation.

Transparent touch sensors using carbon nanotubes and ink solutions


WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has admitted Juan Manuel Marquez is indeed a brilliant counter-puncher.

Manny Pacquiao admits Juan Manuel Marquez a brilliant counter-puncher


Taiwan singer Tsai Chin will hold a concert in Fuzhou in September, at Fujian Provincial Stadium.

Taiwan singer Tsai Chin to hold concert in Fuzhou


The health of young offenders is commonly poorer in comparison with the general youth population, lead author Dr. Anne Wilson said in a statement.


Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has retired from football after suffering a cardiac arrest last season against Tottenham.


A house explodes in Rock Island, killing the elderly woman inside, and police say a cigarette could be to blame.


Emotions ran high at the city airport where the first batch of 300 Haj pilgrims left for Mecca by a flight on Thursday.


Soccer star David Beckham is using technology to help his kids with their homework.

Soccer star David Beckham helps kids with homework


These days, there's no shortage of stocks that make you wonder, ``How low can this stock go?''


The Dallas Morning News reports that Texans plan to spend considerably more than the nation as a whole this holiday season.

Texans will spend more this holiday season


Activision has confirmed via new preorder site that Guitar Hero:


A Lexington man is being sought in the kidnapping and rape of a West Columbia woman.

Lexington man sought for kidnapping, rape


AirAsia X has launched a new service from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to Melbourne in Australia.

AirAsia X launches new service from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne


Murdoch apologises for Israel cartoon Updated: 12:02, Tuesday January 29, 2013 Rupert Murdoch has apologised for a 'grotesque' cartoon carried in one of his British newspapers showing Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, building a wall with Palestinian bodies.


Today is indeed a sad day for wrestling fans as Randy Poffo, aka ``Macho Man'' Randy Savage died earlier this morning in a car accident.


American actress Molly Sims has revealed that she has a girl crush on Jessica Biel.

Molly Sims has ``girl crush'' on Jessica Biel


Luke Pritchard claims he kicked Alex Turner in the face during a show, according to the Mirror.

Kooks singer: ``I kicked Alex Turner in the face''


The former Australian prime minister, John Howard, will receive the United States presidential medal of freedom, America's highest civilian honour.

Australia's Howard to receive us presidential medal


Proteins in Bananas can actually prevent the spread of HIV, the University of Michigan study reveals.


Brian Austin Green has been accused of assaulting a photographer at the Four Seasons Resort in Hawaii.


US Ambassador Susan Rice urged the UN Security Council on Wednesday to redouble efforts to implement sanctions against Iran, saying tougher action could slow the country's nuclear program and ``show Iran there is a price to pay for its deception.''

US urges UN Security Council to redouble efforts to implement sanctions against Iran


An El Al plane made an emergency landing in Turkey after one of its engines malfunctioned.

El Al plane makes emergency landing in Turkey


The UK housing market is likely to benefit from not being in the Euro, according to one expert.

UK housing market 'to benefit from not being in the Euro'


A man who admitted assaulting his pregnant partner by forcefully pushing her over several times, after he had spent much of the day drinking, was sentenced to nine months' supervision when he appeared before Judge Tony Walsh in Masterton District Court.


A Sioux City man is pleading not guilty to Willful Injury charges that stem from a bar fight that cost one man his vision.

Sioux City man pleading not guilty to charges from bar fight


``I Can See Paris from Midtown'' is more than just the name of a selective book club of which Nia McBride is a member, it also describes this young lady of vision and quiet determination.


HEMET, Calif. A Hemet High School teacher has pleaded guilty to having sex with a male student who said she seduced him because he resembled a star of the Twilight movies.

Teacher pleads guilty of sex with male student


Wayne County voters rejected a school bond levy Saturday that, if passed, would have meant a total of more than $53 million for construction and upgrades which would have affected at least eight schools in the county.


A fire burning south of Sisters on US Forest Service and private land has grown to 1,000 acres.


One Marine was killed Friday when an amphibious assault vehicle sunk offshore of Camp Pendleton, base officials said.

One Marine killed when amphibious assault vehicle sinks


she learnt five languages, one of them Urdu, for ``Dangerous Ishhq'' that is set in different time periods.

Karisma learns Urdu for 'Dangerous Ishhq'


Words have an incredible power, both to hurt and to heal.


Guatemalan mine dispute militarizes region The neighbors of the San Rafael silver mine no longer come out of their homes for fear of the machine-gun toting troops and police who man checkpoints in these green, wooded mountains.


Early figures from the state of Wisconsin indicate hundreds of people put at risk for identity theft by a state error have contacted the state with questions or signed up for free credit monitoring.

Hundreds sign up for free credit monitoring


Police said a car crashed into a home on Norton around 2:15 am, damaging the home and shearing off a gas main.


A Preston woman will stand trial for child neglect following the death of her baby daughter.


Warner Home Video has announced the 1938 Errol Flynn classic The Adventures of Robin Hood is coming to Blu-ray Disc on August 26.

The Adventures of Robin Hood coming to Blu-ray


American Express said Monday it is eliminating about 4,000 jobs as part of a plan to slash another $800 million in costs for the remainder of the year.

American Express says it will eliminate 4,000 jobs


Indian companies can no longer count on dollar credit as a cheap funding alternative to expensive domestic borrowings.

Indian companies no longer count on dollar credit


John Moore played in his first NHL preseason game on Tuesday night as his Columbus Blue Jackets visited the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.


Two people were shot while sitting in a car in northwest Harris County The shooting happened late last night in the driveway of a home on Cypresswood Mill. Investigators say two people were in their car when someone walked up and shot them both.


South African runner Caster Semenya, who is at the center of a gender row, has been placed on suicide watch amid fears for her mental stability.

Gender row runner Semenya placed on suicide watch


Investigators are looking for witnesses in the case of a man who was kicked by a Kelowna RCMP officer.


Spain offered a premium over its existing debt to sell 6 billion euros of bonds as Europe's sovereign deficit crisis pushes up borrowing costs.

Spain offers premium to sell 6 billion euros of bonds


Kofax, a provider of intelligent capture and exchange solutions, has appointed Alan Kerr as its executive vice president of field operations.

Kofax appoints executive vice president of field operations


Vedanta Resources, the London-listed Indian mining group, is to take a majority stake in Cairn India for up to $9.6bn in cash in a deal that would give it control of one of India's biggest onshore energy assets.

Vedanta to take majority stake in Cairn India


Philippine mobi le handset maker Cherry Mobile has unveiled a new line-up of Android smartphones and tablets, the Philippine Star writes.

Cherry Mobile unveils Android smartphones, tablets


- Amazon.com Inc has launched its ``marketplace model'' in India, a country that has big potential for online retailing.

Amazon launches ``marketplace model'' in India


Pharmaceutical company CSL is being blamed for a multi million dollar loss by US company Mayo Clinic.

CSL blamed for multi million dollar loss


President Jacob Zuma must repair the damage he has done to the fight against HIV/Aids, DA leader Helen Zille said on Saturday.


A sports nutrition company says New England Patriots (team stats) wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has signed a one-year endorsement deal that will help it strengthen its social media abilities.

Patriots wr Ochocinco signs endorsement deal


China is promising a safe and peaceful Summer Olympics, despite a deadly attack on police officers in the country's northwest.


Azerbaijan has beaten Russia in the 4th round of the World Chess Championship in Ninbo scoring 3:1.

Azerbaijan beats Russia in World Chess Championship


There's been an increase in the number of death certificates which mentions alcohol following the introduction of a new codification system.

Increase in number of death certificates mentioning alcohol


Zebbug local council condemned a wave of vandalism which it said is sweeping the village, with traffic and other signs, and mirrors being targeted.

Zebbug council condemns wave of vandalism


Early Melbourne Cup favourite Lucas Cranach is set to undergo surgery and will miss the Melbourne Spring Carnival, including Australia's greatest race in November.


InsideHoops.com editor Jeff Lenchiner has learned that a felony assault charge from New York last summer against Houston Rockets point guard Rafer Alston was dropped this morning.


JP Morgan Chase told investors Thursday that it will cut 14,000 jobs, up from a previously announced 9,200 in December.


Thousands of people demanded an end to Israeli raids in the Gaza Strip in a protest Tuesday outside the US State Department in Washington.

Thousands demand end to Israeli raids in Gaza


A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing this morning in rural Plant City.

Plane makes emergency landing in Plant City


Photographs of Native Americans from Oregon and Washington are featured in a new exhibit at Heritage University.

Native Americans featured in new exhibit at Heritage University


Eskom has agreed to subsidise data centre investment costs, says Hans Schreuders, KyotoCooling business development director.


India would like Sri Lanka to ``finish'' the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, while ensuring the safety of innocent Tamil civilians in the on-going war against the Tamil rebels in north Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan cabinet spokesman on Defense matters, Keheliya Rambukwella, told select foreign correspondents here on Tuesday.


Kentucky Derby winner and Canadian champion Mine That Bird will have minor throat surgery but his trainer hopes he can run in the Travers Stakes in less than two weeks.

Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to have minor surgery


MBNA will end a long-standing credit card stealth charge in the autumn that penalises those who spend on a plastic after making a cheap balance transfer.


The international mediators who finished their two-day visit to Madagascar on Sunday, welcomed the commitment of Madagascan politicians to visiting the Mozambique capital of Maputo on Monday.

International mediators welcome commitments of Madagascan politicians


Three scientists on Monday shared the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their ground-breaking work on the immune system which the jury said opened up new prospects for curing cancer and other diseases.

Scientists share Nobel prize for Medicine


Tony-winning actress Natasha Richardson, 45, died of a brain injury after falling on a ski slope, an autopsy found Thursday.

Richardson died from brain injury after fall


Sezmi, a Belmont, Calif.-based developer of a set-top box that combines traditional television content with on-demand movies and Internet video, has raised $25 million in third-round funding.


PSA International saw net profit slump 46% to S$1.04bn last year, down from S$1.9bn a year earlier as a result of lower yields, higher operating costs, impairment provisions and lower divestment gains.


Eurozone annual inflation has turned positive for the first time in seven months but is still undershooting the European Central Bank's goal by a wide margin.


New Delhi, Aug 11 National Knowledge Commission Chairman Sam Pitroda today called for scaling up the pace of development, both in education and vocational training, saying India has the potential to be the workforce supplier to the world.

India can be workforce supplier to the world:


A soccer match in Brazil was suspended after lightning struck one of the players.

Match suspended after lightning strikes player


Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan was created on the basis of merit, justice, hard work and honesty but only disparities were promoted in the country and double standard were adopted in all sectors of life including education.

Pakistan created on basis of merit, justice:


Hurricane Gustav grew rapidly as it closed in on impoverished Haiti on Tuesday, and sent global oil prices soaring on fears it could become ``extremely dangerous'' in the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Gustav could become ``extremely dangerous''


Swansea striker Miguel Michu may miss the rest of the Premier League season with a hamstring injury, manager Michael Laudrup said.

Swansea's Michu may miss rest of season with hamstring injury


DUBAI // Two salesmen stole an 8.4 carat diamond ring worth Dh1.36 million from the Graff jewellery store where they worked, a court heard yesterday.


VETERANS in the Poona community gathered last Friday to unveil a new war memorial and commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Rats of Tobruk.


The Jersey Shore might be sued by the Italian American group UNICO, the same group who petitioned MTV to cancel Jersey Shore.

Jersey Shore sued by Italian American group UNICO


Agilent Technologies Inc. shares rose slightly after hours Tuesday as the scientific-measurement-equipment maker reported quarterly earnings.


A Willingboro man has been accused of exposing himself to a young girl inside the Barnes and Noble bookstore on Route 70.

Willingboro man accused of exposing himself to young girl


Instagram has announced app updates for iOS and Android, according to TechCrunch.

Instagram announces app updates for iOS, Android


``He signed with the Eagles,'' agent Joel Segal told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Thursday, adding it was a two-year deal.


Results of a new study suggest that warmer weather may increase risk of migraines.

Warm weather may increase risk of migraines


FoMoCo has announced plans to introduce 20 new engines and transmissions in China by 2015 in a new strategy to upgrade its entire powertrain offerings in the world's largest automotive market.

Ford to introduce 20 new engines, transmissions in China by 2015


The Braves demoted Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Gwinnett last night after he gave up five runs on nine hits in three innings to the Dodgers.

The Braves demote Jair Jurrjens to Triple-a


Design, technology and services company Aricent and semiconductor solutions company NetLogic Microsystems Inc announced on Tuesday a development collaboration aimed at enabling advanced Long Term Evolution capabilities on NetLogic's XLS family of MIPS64-based processors.

Aricent and NetLogic announce development collaboration


China declared a national day of mourning for victims of last week's earthquake as rescuers battled altitude sickness and bad weather conditions in the Tibetan disaster zone yesterday.


A search is under way after authorities say a man being held on murder and robbery charges escaped from an Arizona jail.

Man held on murder charge escapes from Ariz. jail


The civic square open house that had been planned for May 6 has been delayed over a month, city manager Lorna Rosen said Wednesday.


After being scratched from his Wednesday rehab start with Double-A Tennessee due to what the organization called a ``dead arm,'' Matt Garza is scheduled for long toss Friday.


Sonic Automotive Inc. has completed a public offering of 10.35 million shares of common stock.


New Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton was showing off his BlackBerry Storm yesterday, days after becoming the planet's best racing driver.

Lewis Hamilton shows off BlackBerry Storm


Despite a conviction on seven felonies while a seated senator, the Senate Ethics Committee has chosen to take no action against former Sen. Ted Stevens.

Senate Ethics committee took no action against Stevens


Washington, Nov 12 US President Barack Obama today applauded Arab League''s decision to suspend Syria''s membership, saying the move demonstrates the group''s leadership in seeking to end attacks on peaceful protesters.

Obama applauds Arab League decision to suspend Syria


The DeWitt School District rid itself of an albatross last Friday when the Humphrey campus was sold at auction.


The West Shore Regional Police Department is investigating a residential Burglary that took place sometime on Saturday, April 7, 2012 between 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm The burglary took place in the 500 block of Walnut Street in Lemoyne Borough.

West Shore Regional Police investigate residential burglary


Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez will meet with US President Barack Obama on Monday at the White House, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced on Thursday.

Dominican Republic President Fernandez to meet with Obama on Monday


Aperio, the leading provider of digital pathology systems, announced a strategic collaboration with Dell to create the world's first scalable, secure medical cloud network for Pathology.

Aperio announces strategic collaboration with Dell to create


When Mike Smith organized and planned the first African-American History Symposium and Celebration last year in DeSoto County, he stressed: ``African-American History is American History.''

'African-American History is American History'


Fitch Ratings has affirmed Santander Holdings USA, Inc.'s Individual rating of 'C' and Issuer Default Ratings of 'AA-/F1+'.

Fitch affirms Santander Holdings USA ratings


Greenwich wins Sydney by-election Updated: 00:26, Sunday October 28, 2012 Clover Moore-backed independent Alex Greenwich has beaten the Liberals' Shayne Mallard to win the Sydney by-election in a landslide, with voters punishing the NSW state government for forcing the popular MP out of parliament.


Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch is reportedly in talks to play the code-breaker Alan Turing.

Benedict Cumberbatch to play Alan Turing?


This means that he will be retiring soon, so I thought it was a good opportunity to share some of his story with you this morning.


Duke University engineers have unlocked a secret that has puzzled scientists for years -- how lotus keeps itself clean and dry while growing from mud.

How lotus keeps itself clean and dry while growing from mud


Television Review 'The Following' is dark but not so deep James Purefoy plays a jailed serial killer who has a cult that carries out his violent wishes outside in Fox's ``The Following.''


Norsat International Inc., a leading provider of intelligent satellite solutions, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Italy-based Navisystem Marine Electronics SRL, a provider of maritime very small aperture terminals.

Norsat enters strategic partnership with Navisystem Marine Electronics


PPG Industries and Georgia Gulf Corp. have announced that the boards of directors of both companies have approved definitive agreements under which PPG will separate its commodity chemicals business and merge it with Georgia Gulf.

PPG commodity chemicals business to merge with Georgia Gulf


Greece will tender €3.9bn of construction projects by 2012, the country's transport and infrastructure minister said yesterday.


An Iranian military training plane caught fire and made an emergency landing at Tehran's domestic airport but both pilots escaped the incident unharmed, the official IRNA news agency reported.


A five-storey building burnt to the ground in the Bulgarian town of Haskovo in southern Bulgaria on the night of Saturday May 16 2009, the local fire department reports.


Acacia Research Corporation announced today that its President, Robert 'Chip' Harris, will present at the UBS Global Technology and Services Conference on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers.

Acacia Research to present at UBS Global Technology and Services Conference


LEEDS winger Max Gradel will sign for St Etienne after handing in a transfer request.

Leeds' Max Gradel will sign for St Etienne


Google purchased video service Episodic which is considered to be the fifth compny's acquisition of the year.


East Timor on Saturday officially disbanded pro-independence armed unit Falintil who had fought against Indonesian occupation of the country for more than two decades.

East Timor disbands pro-independence armed unit


In response to the housing crisis, Congressman Phil Hare has called for a moratorium on home foreclosures.

Hare calls for moratorium on foreclosures


Sarah Jessica Parker says that she gets so nervous when she starts a new job that she can't eat.

Sarah Jessica Parker: 'I get so nervous that I can't eat'


Nino Burjanadze, Chairwoman of the Parliament of Georgia, met with permanent representatives of North Atlantic Council.

Nino Burjanadze met with permanent representatives of North Atlantic Council


New Orleans police were investigating two shooting incidents Sunday night, according to officer Garry Flot, a Police Department spokesman.

New Orleans police investigating two shootings Sunday night


A daredevil performs motorcycle stunts during an annual fair in Mumbai on Thursday.


A 28-year-old Grover, NC, man was sentenced Monday in Cherokee County General Sessions Court to 20 years in a state prison after he pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a 9-year-old girl.

Grover man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct


Britain broke its own world record set earlier Thursday to win its second straight Olympic gold medal in the men's team sprint.


Vladimir Putin accepted the leadership of the dominant United Russia party on Tuesday, securing his grip on power after he leaves the Kremlin and becomes prime minister next month.

Putin accepts leadership of dominant United Russia party


- Drug developer Depomed Inc said it will recall 52 lots of its diabetes drug Glumetza due to the presence of traces of a certain chemical in the tablet's 500 mg bottle.

Depomed recalls 52 lots of diabetes drug


A Georgia man could eventually face charges in 2 states after his arrest in Algona on Memorial Day.

Georgia man could face charges in 2 states


One man is in critical condition following a stabbing in the city of Syracuse.

Man in critical condition following stabbing


Paris Hilton, famous socialite and model walked the Triton runway show during the Sao Paulo Fashion Week on Friday evening.

Paris Hilton walks Triton show during Sao Paulo Fashion Week


A Springfield man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing a woman and burning her body while he fished at Stockton Lake.

Man pleads guilty to killing, burning woman's body


Abbott will reveal workplace policy soon Updated: 14:17, Sunday March 24, 2013 The federal opposition will unveil its full industrial relations policy within weeks.


A man who shot two nursery school teachers in an upmarket Richards Bay suburb turned the gun on himself 24 hours later on the South Coast while being pursued by a police helicopter.


Hinduja Foundries today said its board has approved withdrawal of the proposed Rs 125-crore rights issue in view of volatile market conditions.

Hinduja Foundries board approves withdrawal of rights issue


The US Postal Service was denied a rate increase after its regulator said the agency failed to justify the request.

US Postal Service denied rate increase by regulator


The market for smart textiles and wearable technology is set for rapid growth, according to new research, and holds the potential to change the way people dress, communicate, respond to emergencies, manage their health and even entertain themselves.

Smart textiles and wearable technology set for growth


France has just been disrupted by a national strike in which protests were staged in as many as 200 towns and cities.


Legendary, Oscar-winning composer John Barry has died at the age of 77.


It also agreed terms for a new banking facility of 322 million pounds which matures on 31 March 2012.


London, Feb 1 Vanessa Paradis doesn't worry about people criticising her, because she knows she can't always please everyone.


EST in News Analysis 15 comments Vitali Klitschko has vowed to retire at the end of 2010.

Vitali Klitschko will retire at the end of 2010


MINDLESS vandals targeted an Appleton home pouring paint on a car and damaging sentimental garden ornaments.


Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday borrowing should be part of a final budget compromise, even though the Illinois House voted against a major borrowing plan for pensions three times last week.

Quinn says borrowing should be part of budget compromise


An Otsego County WWII veteran will soon be inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.

Otsego County WWII veteran to be inducted into Veterans Hall of Fame


Japan's Honda Motor said it would recall about 1.35 million Fit subcompact cars, including 621,000 overseas, to repair a headlight defect.

Honda recalls 1.35 million Fit subcompacts


The Colorado Avalanche is sending forward prospect Michael Bournival to Montreal in exchange for defenseman Ryan O'Byrne.

Colorado Avalanche send Bournival to Montreal for defenseman Ryan O'Byrne


Lady Gaga revealed that she was set to open for Michael Jackson in London before his death, in an interview with CNN's Larry King scheduled to air Tuesday night that also touched upon the pop star's ``borderline positive'' lupus diagnosis.

Gaga reveals she would have opened for Michael Jackson


a baby squirrel has 'adopted' a park ranger after apparently mistaking him for a daddy squirrel.


An aide to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said in Anchorage Monday that Palin will not cooperate with a legislative investigation into alleged abuse of power.

Palin not cooperating with investigation


Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, the no-nonsense Desert Storm commander famously nicknamed ``Stormin' Norman,'' is being buried today at the US Military Academy at West Point.

Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf being buried today at West Point


With Halloween just around the corner, MyTEGO and Crazyfunbabe are teaming up to give customers unique, bloodcurdling designs for their cell phones.


Will Smith slapped a Ukrainian reporter across the face at the Moscow red carpet premiere of ``Men in Black 3'' for trying to pash him.

Will Smith slaps a reporter for trying to pash him


The Indianapolis Colts acquired cornerback Cassius Vaughn in a trade with the Denver Broncos in exchange for fullback Chris Gronkowski.

Colts acquire cornerback Cassius Vaughn in a trade with the Denver Broncos


Shania Twain has admitted that she will 'always love' her ex-husband, Mutt Lange, who left her for her best friend.

Shania Twain: `i`ll always love ex-husband Mutt Lange`


Trevor Bayne has been released from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. after being admitted last week for testing and evaluation.


Potential home buyers are dropping out of the housing market, scared off by the prospect of interest rate rises and economic uncertainty.


New World actress Q'orianka Kilcher was arrested along with her mother at the White House on Tuesday.

'New world' actress Q'orianka Kilcher arrested at White House


In December, dog license fees in Champaign County will increase by a few dollars following last week's vote by Champaign County commissioners.

Dog license fees to increase in Champaign County


Cracks seem to be appearing in the Syrian military, this video is said to show a soldier dressed in uniform saying he has quit.


Dutch courage takes on a new meaning with research showing that oxytocin makes people feel more extroverted.

Oxytocin makes you feel more extroverted


A gay Saudi prince murdered his servant in a ferocious attack with a ``sexual element'', a court heard today.

Gay Saudi prince 'murdered servant in ferocious attack'


British manufacturing grew at its fastest annual rate in 16 years after output grew 6.8 per cent in the year up until January, official figures revealed today.

UK manufacturing grows at fastest rate in 16 years:


The Pirates activated Jordy Mercer from the paternity list today and made official the move to option Daniel McCutchen to Class AAA Indianapolis.

Pirates activate Jordy Mercer from paternity list, option Daniel McCutchen


Early voting ended at noon today in Indiana.


Sony is seeing the big picture, although it won't be viewing on the FET format.


ATLANTA Tim Hudson pitched his 11th career shutout and Brian McCann hit a two-run homer, helping the Atlanta Braves end a season-high four-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.


The father of the piano quintet of siblings, The 5 Browns, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges Thursday after his now adult daughters accused him of sexually abusing them when they were children.

Father of the 5 Browns pleads guilty to sexual abuse


SAN SIMEON, Calif. film ``Citizen Kane'' will be shown at Hearst Castle, the elaborate California estate built by the newspaper magnate who inspired Orson Welles' cinema classic.

'Citizen Kane' to be shown at Hearst Castle


WORLD culture body Unesco added 15 sites to its top heritage list this weekend, including an imperial palace in Vietnam, temples in China, an Australian penal colony and a historic bazaar in Iran.


John Mayer announced plans Friday for his first North American concert tour in three years.

John Mayer announces first concert tour in three years


Ezra and Virginia Ade, formerly of Carlton, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on May 14, with a card shower.

Ades to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary


A melee in Westport outside the America's Pub nightclub led to seven arrests and one person being sent to the hospital.


Police are investigating a fatal crash at Narromine in the state's west overnight that has left one man dead and three people injured.

Police investigate fatal crash - Narromine


Today, HelloLife announced the release of their new, comprehensive ADHD assessment test, overseen by Dr. Jeffrey Chamberlain.

HelloLife announces release of ADHD assessment test


American gymnast Shawn Johnson finally got her Olympic gold medal in the last event of the women's competition Tuesday night, the balance beam.


On October 31, 2011, President Obama issued an Executive Order in an effort to prevent drug shortages and price fixing on life-saving prescription drugs.

President Obama issues Executive Order on drug shortages


Grumpy Simon Cowell lived up to his Mr Nasty reputation by claiming he even gets depressed when his friends have success.

Simon Cowell gets depressed when his friends have success


Giant Eagle and Allegra have teamed up to offer free in-store allergy screenings from 11 am to 3 pm Saturday at the Village at Pine grocery store.

Giant Eagle, Allegra offer free allergy screenings


Thousands of anti-government ``red- shirt'' protesters are now gathering at a main commercial district in central Bangkok to mark the passing of six months of a military crackdown that dispersed their occupation of the area.

Thousands of ``red-shirts'' gathering in central Bangkok


Dodgers third base coach Larry Bowa was ejected in the sixth inning of Tuesday night's game against the San Francisco Giants for arguing after he was told to stay within the boundaries of the coaching box.

Los angeles Dodgers coach Larry Bowa ejected


Two days after the Jets lost control of their playoff fate, Rex Ryan expressed his confidence in maligned offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and struggling quarterback Mark Sanchez.

Rex Ryan expresses confidence in offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and qb Mark Sanchez


Xcel Energy is warning of a credit card scam reported by customers in Texas and New Mexico.


Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa has admitted he would consider a return to Spain as speculation mounts that Glen Johnson is on his way to Anfield.


Police along with paramilitary forces carried out community policing programmes in Maoist-affected regions of Lohardaga district in Jharkhand, as part of a confidence building measures and counter Maoist operations.

Police carry out community policing programmes


``Central Election Commission in Kyrgyzstan is the forth authority branch,'' Omurbek Tekebayev, Ata Meken faction leader, stated at the seminar for the representatives of Central Election Commission and referendum holding today.

Central Election Commission is the forth authority branch --


Rolling Stone reports that Will.i.Am is taking legal action against Pharrell Williams over his ``i am OTHER'' brand.

Will.i.Am takes legal action Pharrell Williams over his ``I am OTHER'' brand


Westport Democrats will caucus on Saturday, Feb. 11, to select delegates to the 2012 Massachusetts Democratic Party nominating convention.


Kourtney Kardashian confirmed she is pregnant today, E! news reported.


It was conjecture before, but now several campaign advisors have come forward claiming Sarah Palin is ``going rogue'', deliberately ignoring campaign strategy and drifting off message to better her chances of emerging as the new big gun in the Republican Party.


Los Angeles - John Travolta crashed a wedding last week to wish the couple good luck.


Tadadi Bandaru mattu Vidyuth Sthavar Navanirmana Vedike Honorary President Chandrakant Namadhari asserted that 80 percent of the people of the district were in favor of establishing a thermal power station at Tadadi.

80 percent in the district in favor of establishing thermal power station at Tadadi


Widespread explosions of SLA fired artillery shells in the Kaively settlement in the Mullaithivu around 12.30pm on 14 January, the Thaipongal Day, injured thirteen civilians.

Widespread shelling in Kaively in Mullaithivu injures thirteen civilians


RESIDENTS and businesses in South Cheshire suffered the worst postal service in mainland Britain last year.

Residents suffered worst postal service in Britain last year


The Ontario government has introduced strict, new limits on coal plant emissions to ensure they are cut by two-thirds below 2003 levels by 2011.

Ont introduces strict new limits on coal plant emissions


The SNP has written to its supporters thanking them for their votes as the party launches its election campaign.

SNP writes to supporters thanking them for votes


The Birmingham school board is letting basketball star Eric Bledsoe keep a grade that helped him gain NCAA eligibility to play at Kentucky.


The 2012 Mobile World Congress, organised by GSMA, which represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, opens today in Barcelona, Spain, with assurances from Spanish government and the Police on safety for the over 60,000 attendees at the congress.

Mobile World Congress opens in Barcelona


A newborn baby boy was found abandoned in the city in an open farm in Navayard area.


Arkansas State Police say a Warren police officer has been arrested for allegedly extorting money from a local resident.


German business confidence rose to a record high in January, boosted by surging exports to Asia and higher consumer spending.

German business confidence rose to a record high in January;


Angelina Jolie has claimed that she is really a ``very, very soft'' individual, contrary to her tough public persona.


LiveOffice, a provider of cloud-based hosted Exchange e-mail archiving, e-mail compliance, e-mail discovery and e-mail continuity solutions, has earned ``excellent'' ratings in Forrester Research cloud-based message archiving report.

LiveOffice earns 'excellent' ratings in Forrester Research report


AC Milan has signed defender Nicola Legrottaglie from Juventus, with the struggling Turin club hoping to bring in Cagliari striker Alessandro Matri on the final day of the transfer window in Italy.

Ac Milan signs Legrottaglie from Juventus


On Friday night a Cabarrus County soldier who was killed in Iraq was laid to rest after an emotional funeral.

Cabarrus Co. soldier killed in Iraq laid to rest


Energy supplier FirstEnergy of Ohio said Thursday it agreed to buy Allegheny Energy, for $4.7 billion, creating an electric company with 6 million customers.

FirstEnergy agrees to buy Allegheny Energy


Aamir Khan, who featured in the Hindi remake of hit Tamil film 'Ghajini', says he won't be able to remake his directorial debut ' Taare Zameen Par'.

I won't be able to remake 'Taare Zameen Par':


A woman was killed, and two other people injured, as a train ran into a Mishuk at Malibagh rail crossing in the capital on Sunday.

Woman killed as train runs over Mishuk at Malibagh


PRISM MEDICAL LTD. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a UK distributor of moving and handling equipment and services for the mobility impaired effective Dec 1, 2009.

Prism MEDICAL announces acquisition of distributor of moving & handling equipment and services


A male nurse working in the St. Joseph Health Centre is charged for sexual assault.


The US Senate passed an $838 billion US economic stimulus bill on Tuesday, moving it one step closer to landing on President Barack Obama's desk.


Bobby Brown has left rehab after only three weeks of treatment and his loved ones are not happy about it, according to a source who told Radar Online that Brown felt he didn't need to complete the program since he reached a plea deal in his DUI case.

Bobby Brown leaves rehab after three weeks


ANZ Banking Group Ltd says it will ``vigorously defend'' a $50 million-plus class action led by litigation funder IMF Australia on behalf of customers seeking to recover bank fees.


Paul McCartney today will become the final Beatle to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, two days after the release of his latest album, ``Kisses On The Bottom.''

Paul McCartney to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


Tom Rooney and Allen West -- joined up Thursday to introduce three measures to help Americans impacted by natural disasters.

Tom Rooney, Allen West introduce measures to help Americans impacted by disasters


Cancer survivors gather at the State House Thursday to call on lawmakers to raise tobacco taxes.


New Zealand police have been called to a prison in northern Waikato following an incident.

Police called to prison after ' incident '


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the process of rehabilitation and reconstruction in the flood hit areas is indeed a gigantic task for which a collective approach is the need of time.

Rehabilitation, reconstruction in flood-hit areas a gigantic task:


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia continued the downtrend at close today, tracking the weak performance of regional markets and Wall Street, an analyst said.

Share prices continue downtrend at close


India soybean futures eased from their record highs on Tuesday tracking weak global leads, but firm domestic demand and thin arrivals kept the downside limited, analysts said.

India soybean eases from highs on global leads


United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties Inc. recently launched a new website to connect volunteers with opportunities to help in their communities.

United Way launches website for volunteers


MOSCOW -Spartak Moscow has fired coach Michael Laudrup after a poor start to the season and a 3-0 loss to Dynamo Moscow.

Spartak Moscow fires coach Michael Laudrup


A Canadian defense contractor plans to move its new corporate headquarters to northern New York, a move company officials say could create more than 200 jobs over the next two years.

Defense contractor moving to northern ny


Motorola shareholder Carl Icahn is filing a lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware seeking a court order requiring Motorola to make certain materials demanded by Icahn from Motorola available for inspection.


Three people were injured in a Las Vegas house fire Friday that caused $80,000 in damage, fire officials said.


Food price inflation fell for the first time this year amid hopes that sterling may begin to stabilise in the coming months.


Police ID pedestrian killed by NYC bus Police have identified a pedestrian struck and killed by a city bus as a 33-year-old woman from Upper Manhattan.


Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Friday that he plans to ``keep fighting'' amid speculation his job may be in trouble if the Panthers don't recover from a 1-5 start.


HAYES MACARTHUR, the 33-year-old American actor and star of 'How I Met Your Mother', has welcomed his first child with wife ALI LARTER, reports the US Magazine.

Hayes MACArthur welcomes first child with ALI LARTER


Europcar, the leading car rental company in Europe, has launched a new mobile application available on iPhone and Android.

Europcar launches new mobile application on iPhone and Android


Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten took the high road April 3 when reporters asked him about former teammate Martellus Bennett.


The quick sale of a Shropshire pub is evidence the freehold market is remaining strong, an agent has claimed.


The New Zealand sharemarket was flat today after official interest rates in this country and in the US were left unchanged.

NZ sharemarket flat after rates left unchanged


Channing Tatum wants roles with more depth, in a sign that the star is growing weary of playing in action films.


The ministries and line agencies of Turkmenistan will establish secondary vocational schools on the basis of primary vocational schools.

Turkmenistan to establish secondary vocational schools


Bolton defender David Wheater has been ruled out for nine months with a ruptured cruciate ligament.


A new career scheme was launched by MP Justine Greening to help pupils at a school in the world of work.

New career scheme launched by Justine Greening


Deputies have arrested two suspects accused of attacking an ice cream truck driver in northwest Harris County.

Deputies arrest two suspects in attack on ice cream truck driver


Five foreign scholars from Japan, Romania, Uzbekistan, Tatarstan and Turkmenistan were awarded the Turkic World Turkish Language Honor Prize by a Turkish foundation on Wednesday for their work on Turkish language and their contributions to the development of Turkic culture.

Foreign scholars awarded by Turkish foundation


GOOD Music rapper Pusha T recently sat down to discuss what it was like to work with his new boss Kanye West versus Pharrell Williams.

GOOD Music rapper Pusha T compares working with Kanye West versus Pharrell Williams


Telegu superstar Chiranjeevi has made the plunge into politics by opening his party office in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad on Monday, August 11.


The international film festival circuit will not be the same following the sad news that the veteran film historian, critic and filmmaker Ron Holloway died in Berlin on Wednesday morning at the age of 76.

Veteran Film historian and critic Ron Holloway dies at 76


Mr Obama made the comments during his first visit to the Demilitarised Zone - or DMZ - the most heavily militarised border in the world.

Barack Obama visits Korean Demilitarised Zone


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday said that battling the worst financial crisis to hit the United States since the 1930s has ``dominated my waking hours'' for the last 21 months.

Bernanke: crisis has 'dominated my waking hours'


TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Federal officials say the despised Asian carp may have breached an electronic barrier designed to prevent it from invading the Great Lakes and jeopardizing their $7 billion sport fishery.

Asian carp may have breached electronic barrier


Cricket News 39 minutes, 5 second ago Trevor Bayliss hails talent in Sri Lanka, Aravinda de Silva rues missed opportunity in World Cup final Sri Lanka's outgoing coach and chief selector, Trevor Bayliss, and, Aravinda de Silva have stated that the team has great talent in their ranks, yet the team should have annexed the World Cup trophy, which they lost out on in the final of the tournament against India at Mumbai.

Trevor Bayliss hails talent in Sri Lanka, Aravinda de Silva rues missed ...


Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday in one of the city's largest demonstrations in years, airing grievances about war, climate change and a range of other complaints as world leaders assembled for a NATO summit.


Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler was arrested early this morning in Hollywood for possession of narcotics, being under the influence and an outstanding warrant.

Steven Adler arrested for possession of narcotics


BANK holiday blackouts hit 900 homes in Tynedale at the weekend, with residents in Great Whittington cut off for over 17 hours.


The World Bank approved a US$49 million loan to support Uruguayan farmers tackle climate change.

Uruguayan farmers tackles climate change


The stylish lass you see above is 31st Union, opening this week in San Mateo.


Wade said though Australia doesn't need to bowl to the likes of Dravid and Laxman anymore, India still have plenty of ``experienced'' players and they will have to really work hard to tame the hosts during the four-Test series.


Three former Duke football players pleaded guilty to firearms charges this morning and will not return to campus.

3 former Duke football players plead guilty to firearms charges


Vice President Dick Cheney will visit the Middle East next week and meet with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Palestinian West Bank and Turkey, his office said on Monday.


The Assembly presented 12 young women at its 79th annual ball on Dec. 29 at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.


FirstGroup has sold GB Railfreight Ltd to Europorte, a wholly-owed subsidiary of Eurotunnel plc, for £31m.

Firstgroup sells GB Railfreight for £31m


The State Bank of Pakistan is likely to face difficulties in taking monetary policy decision as the government wants to bring down the interest rate to a single-digit and the International Monetary Fund calls for tight monetary policy, said experts.

'SBP likely to face difficulties in taking monetary policy decision'


Court and deed fees will increase about 3 percent to offset incurred costs effective in 10 days, Delaware County Council Chairman John Whelan said Tuesday after council unanimously passed the increases.


Jersey Journal file photoUS Rep. Albio Sires, D-Jersey City, seeking his fourth term in Congress, has received the endorsement of the state AFL-CIO.

Rep. Sires, seeking fourth term in Congress, received endorsement of state AFL-CIO


WASHINGTON Social Security benefits for 50 million people will go up 5.8 percent next year, the largest increase in more than a quarter century.

Social Security benefits going up by 5.8 percent


The state of Minnesota will open a new foreign trade office in Dusseldorf, Germany, to promote exports and foreign investments in the state, Katie Clark Sieben, the state commissioner of employment and economic development, announced Wednesday.

Minnesota to open trade office in Dusseldorf, Germany


A boat carrying 229 African would-be immigrants landed on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife overnight, rescuers said Tuesday.

Boat carrying 229 Africans lands on Canary Islands


A Nantucket police Sergeant has been charged with drunk driving and could face weapons charges stemming from an incident Thursday night that is being investigated by State Police troopers assigned to the Cape and Islands District Attorney's office.

Nantucket police sergeant charged with drunk driving


A stolen race horse, worth R360 000, was sold in Jagersfontein for R800 before detectives tracked it down.


A memorial service has been held for a San Diego State University fraternity president who was found dead at another frat house last week.

Memorial service held for San Diego State University fraternity president


Researchers with the National Institutes of Health have found susceptibility to Behcet's disease, a painful, inflammatory condition, to be associated with genes involved in the body's immune response.

Susceptibility to Behcet's disease associated with genes involved in body's immune response


CHiPs star Larry Wilcox was busted for securities fraud after an FBI sting operation discovered Wilcox's involvement in a bogus stock sales scam.

CHiPs star Larry Wilcox busted for securities fraud


China is planning a sweeping purge of Tibetan monasteries, including banning all worship at those deemed to be major centres of subversion.

China plans sweeping purge of Tibetan monasteries


US banking giant JPMorgan Chase said on Monday it was drastically cutting its dividend payments to shareholders to save an estimated US$5 billion in capital per year.


The west Auckland mother jailed for torturing her nine year old daughter is appealing the sentence.

Mother jailed for torturing daughter appeals sentence


TGS has signed an agreement with Dolphin Geophysical Ltd. to jointly acquire, process and market multi-client 2D seismic data along Northwest Africa.

TGS jointly to acquire, process and market multi-client 2D seismic data along Northwest Africa


Two computer workshops at Northland Pioneer College's Show Low - White Mountain Campus will demystify the computer buying experience, show you the basics for maintaining your investment and how to set up personal or business social media pages.

Computer workshops demystify computer buying experience


Police fired rubber bullets in the troubled township of Wesselton on Wednesday after a man refused to take instructions from officers.

Police fire rubber bullets in Wesselton on Wednesday


Actor George Takei and Brad Altman are all set to create a history of sorts as they become the first gay couple to appear on hit American show The Newlywed Game.

George Takei, Brad Altman to be first gay couple on the Newlywed game


Blue Peter presenters past and present will today meet the Queen to celebrate the landmark programme's 50th anniversary.


Before you can see what's wrong with SOA someone needs to define what SOA is.


Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahai has said safety and security of tourists should be of utmost concern to everyone in the country.

Safety & security of tourists should be of utmost concern:


It has been reported that In Time actress Amanda Seyfried and Lucky Number Slevin actor Josh Hartnett are dating.

Amanda Seyfried and Josh Hartnett dating?


Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol has no idea what to expect tonight against Kaizer Chiefs, but he has his reasons.

Orlando Pirates coach Ruud Krol - no idea what to expect


A Birmingham woman was booked into the Jefferson County Jail this morning on a charge of criminally negligent homicide -- a misdemeanor -- in connection to a fatal wreck on March 9, according to Birmingham police and the Jefferson County jail log.

Birmingham woman charged with criminally negligent homicide in fatal wreck


A police officer has been bitten repeatedly in a scuffle with a man in the NSW central west.


South Korean steel giant POSCO has commissioned its first automotive steel processing plant in the US, to supply high-end products to global car makers operating in the country.

POSCO commissions automotive steel processing plant in US


OAKLAND, Calif. A California audit has found more than $800,000 in stimulus funds intended for job creation in Oakland were misspent or improperly accounted for.

California audit finds stimulus funds intended for job creation in Oakland misspent


One night after throwing just four strikes in 14 pitches and walking in two runs in the Cardinals epic implosion in Tuesday night's 10-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Cardinals released veteran reliever Miguel Batista.

Cardinals release veteran reliever Miguel Batista


Russia may form a presidential council for inter-ethnic relations with a special authority supervising it, Russian Vice Premier Dmitry Kozak said, RIA Novosti reports.

Russia may form presidential council for inter-ethnic relations


The man of dialects, Megastar Mammootty will speak German for his new movie 'Kadal Kadannu Oru Mathukutty'.


OUT-of-control singer Britney Spears has written a suicide note detailing how things would be better if she was dead, it has emerged.


New Delhi Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Wednesday said Air India will go ahead and hire new pilots to tackle a prolonged strike by a section of its pilots that has crippled the international operations of the national carrier.


Goalkeeper Michael McGovern is training with St Johnstone, having reached the end of his Ross County contract.


A new bill before the Oregon House Committee would ban picketing at funeral, burial or memorial services.


An Edmonton man accused of shooting his girlfriend's sons in January is indicted by a grand jury.


A Charleston woman was bitten by a rabid bat Sunday morning and is now receiving treatment.


Mike D'Antoni was introduced as the new Knicks coach at MSG today, simply stating he was excited to be here before answering questions from the press.


``Pakistani cinema is going through a rough patch, but slowly it is getting better, with new age directors getting into filmmaking and producing films like 'Bol' and 'Khuda Kay Liye','' Ali said in an interview.

Pakistani cinema's going through a rough patch:


Strong winds whipped across Nebraska causing traffic problems in Grand Island and power outages in Omaha.


Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold cut its copper output and sales forecasts and said it expects to cut capital expenditure in half in 2009.

Freeport cuts copper output and sales forecasts


A local woman was involved in a fatality crash in Okmulgee County early Monday.


Saxophonist Clarence Clemons of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band has suffered a massive stroke Sunday, has had two brain surgeries and is in stable condition, according to a report on Backstreets.com, a Springsteen fan website.

Clarence Clemons suffers 'massive' stroke


``We want retail investors to enter bond markets and hope that the idea behind investing in bonds spreads throughout the country,'' he adds.

Want retail investors to enter bond market:


CTS Corporation today announced the acquisition of Orion Manufacturing, Inc., a privately held company, for approximately $10 million in cash.


Congressman Danny Davis is endorsing Raja Krishnamoorthi in the race for the 8th congressional district, according to the Democratic candidate's campaign.

Congressman Davis to endorse Krishnamoorthi


Pakistan is a confronting with multiple challenges and to come out of economic crises, government should develop a Think Tank with the Public-Private partnership to jointly evolve strategies and find out solutions to come out of troubled waters.

Government to develop ``Think Tank'' with Public-Private partnership


Marvel goes pink in October Photo credit:


MBABANE Highlanders manager Mthofi Khumalo feels his misunderstanding with the team's coach, Francis 'Mkhulu' Banda, has been blown out of proportion.


New Delhi For the second consecutive day, Metro commuters continued to face hardships due to maintenance of Over-Head Electrification on the busy Vaishali line leading to delay in train services through the day.

Delhi Metro commuters continue to face hardships


While he has yet to formally tender his resignation, Teodoro bid goodbye to DND employees during the celebration of its 70th anniversary yesterday.


So when we overheard her telling guests that she's on a strict 'no junk food diet' at the moment we were a little bit concerned - As if Paris Hilton needs to lose weight?!


A Dover man pleaded guilty Tuesday in the US District Court to drug distribution and identity theft conspiracy.


The Franklin nonprofit organization, which offers high-volume, low-cost spaying and neutering, is having ``Who's Your Daddy,'' a low-cost neutering for male cats, $20 instead of the regular $45.


Two men have been killed in a road crash on the Desert Road north of Waiouru this morning.


Chile declared a period of national mourning as divers searched Thursday for bodies in debris-strewn waters and bulldozers removed tonnes of rubble days after a killer earthquake and tsunami, AFP reported.


LAS Vegas is to host the North American stop on the IRB Sevens World Series from next year, USA Rugby has announced.

Las Vegas to host IRB Sevens world Series


New dad Jack Osbourne and his fiancée Lisa Stelly show off their first child Pearl on the cover of the new issue of Britain's HELLO!

Jack Osbourne shows off baby daughter Pearl


NAIROBI, Kenya - Al-Qaida-linked Somali insurgents say they are expelling British aid group Save the Children from areas under their control.

Somalia insurgents expel Save the Children


Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe on Friday denounced on state television a ``coup attempt'' against him after his arrested half-brother was fingered as being involved in the plot.

Faure Gnassingbe denounces 'coup attempt'


Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan adopted a resolution on amnesty in connection with the 17th anniversary of Independence of Uzbekistan.


Angel Food Ministries, which at one time served 500,000 families a month in 35 states, said last week it was closing after 17 years.

Angel Food Ministries closing after 17 years


Alaska State Troopers say a hiker has died after falling about 70 feet.


Young pet owners are invited to submit essays about their furry, scaly or slimy friends for Maxey Community Center's Pet Essay Contest.

Young pet owners invited to submit essays


Now, scientists involved in a massive genetic study have come a step closer to understanding the latter's role, identifying 95 DNA regions associated with cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Scientists identify 95 DNA regions associated with cholesterol levels


Former UFC Champion Andrei Arlovski says he is not retiring.


MONACO Fernando Alonso will start the Monaco Grand Prix from last place because the Spaniard's Ferrari couldn't be repaired from its crash in Saturday's practice in time for qualifying.


After nearly a decade at the top of the sport pound-for-pound superstars Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather have arrived in Las Vegas on Tuesday in preparation for their much-anticipated superfight.

Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather arrive in Las Vegas


The Centenary softball team completed its three-game sweep of IUPUI today with a 9-1 win over the visiting Jaguars.


who runs the influential industry website Deadline -- said that beautiful women 'don't know how to do funny' and called on TV and movie executives to cast less attractive actresses in comedy.


Police are investigating how a 45-year-old homeless man fell to his death in downtown Auckland today.


2/1/2008 5:26:26 AM US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has called for more German troops to be sent to Afghanistan warning that without reinforcements the NATO-led force could lose credibility in the country.

US Defense Secretary Gates calls for more German troops in Afghanistan ()


A dairy farmer in this Columbia County town shot and killed 51 cows in a barn on his property and then committed suicide, state police said on Friday.

Dairy farmer kills 51 cows, commits suicide


An 18-month-old baby was killed by a remote control helicopter which crashed at the launch of the Paroi Youth and Sports Complex synthetic football field, here on Wednesday night.

Baby killed by remote control helicopter


A Palestinian terrorist was killed during clashes between Israeli soldiers and members of a Gaza terrorist group.

Palestinian terrorist killed in clash with Israeli soldiers


A Crockett County school bus driver was charged Thursday with the aggravated statutory rape of a 15-year-old female student.

Crockett County school bus driver charged with statutory rape


A woman is hurt in a crash early Sunday morning in Riley County involving a cow.


The Vatican is raising its opposition to embryonic stem cell research, in vitro fertilization and human cloning to a new level.But the Vatican is also saying in a major new bioethics document that it approves of some forms of gene therapy and encourages stem cell research using adult cells.

Vatican raises opposition to embryonic stem cells


Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, Regie Hamm will perform at this year's 9th annual Dream and Promise Awards Benefit Tuesday evening at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square in New York City to support the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, a New York-based 501 working nationwide and abroad to help kids with brain and spinal cord tumors and cancer.


India will open their title defence campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in the eighth Asia Cup hockey tournament on Sunday after the schedule of the event was revised following Sri Lanka's last-minute pull out.


KARACHI, April 9 Pakistani stocks hit a new intraday record high on Wednesday before ending lower, as investors cashed in on recent gains in shares such as DG Khan Cement and Arif Habib Securities .

Pakistan stocks hit new record, but end lower


Hip-hop duo Jay-Z and Kanye West are planning a second collaboration album following the success of their joint debut, 'Watch The Throne'.

Jay-Z and Kanye plan follow up to 'Watch the Throne'


Jeremy Lusk, an American freestyle motocross racer, died of head injuries on Tuesday after crashing while trying to land a backflip in competition.

Freestyle motocross racer jeremy Lusk dies


A pedestrian has been fatally struck by a Metro Blue Line train in South Los Angeles.

Pedestrian fatally struck by train in South Los Angeles


Dozens of people have joined a class-action lawsuit against XL Foods, the company at the centre of a national meat recall, according to a lawyer acting for a man became sick from E. coli after eating a steak from the company's plant in Brooks, Alta.


POLICE in Dorset are solving just four out of ten violent crimes, latest statistics reveal.

Police solving just four out of ten violent crimes


After sharing Millionaire Facts, I ran into this piece from Yahoo Finance titled Wealth Is What You Save, Not What You Spend that talks about how millionaires became millionaires.


Sonakshi Sinha harassed at Gandhi garden! ``Dabangg'' girl Sonakshi Sinha was harassed by mob in Gandhi garden near Mantralaya in South Mumbai at an event where a tribute was being paid to those people who lost their lives during the 26/11 attack in Mumbai, 2 years back.


Copenhagen aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent by 2015 and be carbon neutral by 2025 by increasing the use of renewable energies.

Copenhagen aims to be carbon neutral by 2025


An Israeli human rights group released video footage yesterday showing Israeli settlers shooting two Palestinians at close range, hours after police forcibly evicted residents of a controversial settlement house in the occupied West Bank.

Footage shows settlers shooting two Palestinians


Two local faith-based private schools will merge into one system this fall, according to a press release.


The Czech Republic embraced Tuesday a new center-right cabinet headed by Prime Minister Petr Necas after the nation had been ruled by a caretaker government since the last coalition government lost a confidence vote in March 2009.


Dr Hafeez Shaikh, Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and Statistics, has said that entrepreneurs can play a key role in economic prosperity of the country.

Entrepreneurs can play role in economic prosperity


Private pond owners are being urged to report severe winter fish kills to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Private pond owners urged to report winter fish kills


NEW YORK -World-record holder Haile Gebrselassie announced his retirement Sunday after dropping out of the New York City Marathon.

Haile Gebrselassie announces his retirement


Jack Tobin has applied for day parole after getting a three-year prison sentence for killing his friend in a Christmas Eve drunk-driving crash.


This coming month the IVN team will be participating in Movember, or Mustache November for the laymen.

The IVN team will be participating in Movember


EASTLINK tunnels and the Ringwood Bypass will be closed overnight on Saturday for routine maintenance.

EastLink tunnel to close for maintenance


Djokovic rallied to win the Australian Open for his first Grand Slam title.


Actors Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel celebrated their engagement in a private affair with family and friends.

Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel celebrate engagement


Pakistan needs ``substantial external financing'' to stabilise its economy and rebuild fast-shrinking foreign currency reserves, a senior IMF official said.

Pakistan needs ``substantial external financing'':


As a result, the unemployment rate climbed from 8.5 percent to 8.9 percent, the Labor Department reported this morning.


Iowa's Supreme Court legalized gay marriage Friday in a unanimous and emphatic decision that makes Iowa the third state - and first in the American heartland - to allow same-sex couples to wed.

Iowa Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage


Heavy demand lifted wool prices even further this week at the North and South Island wool sales.


A commuter train crashed into a station platform in Hoboken, NJ, Sunday, injuring up to 45 people.

Train crashes into station platform in New Jersey


About a fortnight after launching his party 'Praja Rajyam', Telugu matinee idol Chiranjeevi would be embarking on his maiden mass contact programme towards the month-end amid criticism that he lacks clarity about his political agenda.

Chiranjeevi to embark on mass contact programme


Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik was on Saturday exempted from appearing in the court in a National Accountability Bureau reference case by an Accountability Court Judge Riaz Rajput.


Residents from Derker, Oldham, have failed in a High Court bid to save their homes from demolition under the government's pathfinder initiative.


Whoever said that money can't buy love got it woefully wrong for it seems that being financially sound is one of the prime requirements for men these days.


Metal prices follow stocks lower The prices of gold and most other metals are lower, following the stock market down, as unrest grows in Europe and uncertainty about the world economy lingers.


Ronnie Wood has vowed he is finished with drink and drugs and never plans to fall off the wagon ever again.


Vonage Holdings Corp., a leading provider of communications services, announces the successful completion of its planned refinancing.

Vonage Holdings Corp. announces successful completion of refinancing


After a 12-game homestand that was only broken up by a game at UT-Arlington, the TCU baseball team will travel to Kansas State for the first time in team history.

TCU travels to Kansas State for first time in team history


Liverpool have agreed to sell Albert Riera to CSKA Moscow for £6 million this summer, according to reports.

Liverpool agree to sell Albert Riera to CSKA Moscow for £6 million


Intel Corp said on Monday that Chief Executive Officer Paul Otellini will retire in May, as the world's leading chipmaker grapples with weak PC demand and an industry shift toward mobile computing.

Intel chief executive Paul Otellini to retire


Television evangelist Oral Roberts has died at age 91.


Felony charges have been filed against an Ardmore couple in connection with the dog mauling death of a local man April 22.

Felony charges filed against Ardmore couple


The Raiders aren't going to miss Chekwa because he hasn't been around long enough to create a presence worth missing.

Oakland Raiders won't miss chimdi Chekwa


Two female Chinese gymnasts, including a gold medal favourite, might be too young to participate at the Beijing Olympics.


The Canadian dollar opened at 86.44 cents US this morning, up 1.63 cents from Friday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 86.44 cents US, up 1.63 cents


A volunteer with the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre says Newfoundland and Labrador has one of the highest rates of sexual assault in the country.

NL has one of highest rates of sexual assault in country


Merck & Co. said it achieved positive results in Phase 3 trials of its experimental insomnia treatment, a key drug in the pharmaceutical giant's pipeline.

Merck achieves positive results in Phase 3 trials of insomnia drug


NZ shares rise as $NZ on rates talk Updated: 17:36, Thursday March 14, 2013 New Zealand shares have risen after the Reserve Bank sparked a drop in the kiwi dollar, lifting prospects for companies with export sales.


Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is expecting more twists and turns in the race for the final UEFA Champions League position.


The Happenstance concert at the Faulkner County Library that was originally scheduled for Feb. 4 has been rescheduled for 7 pm Friday.

Happenstance concert rescheduled for Friday


A local coalition plans to hold rallies across the state to honor workers killed or injured while on the job.


Federal health care reform could cost West Virginia hospitals $1.3 billion in lost payments over a 10-year period, possibly forcing some to consider closures or mergers, state lawmakers recently learned.

Health care reform could cost hospitals $1.3 billion


Emirates Airline said that starting March 1, it would add a fuel surcharge on tickets to offset the constant increase in oil prices, reported The National.


Captain Fabio Cannavaro is confident ``the best is yet to come'' from traditional World Cup slow starters Italy.


Ashlee Simpson filed for divorce from her husband, Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, in Los Angeles on Wednesday.


Pharmacist Lloydspharmacy has launched a smartphone trailer and presentation to help pharmacy graduates find out what it's like to work at the pharmacy chain.

Lloydspharmacy launches smartphone trailer for graduates


Japan says it will accept 32 ethnic Karen refugees who fled Burma and are currently in a Thai refugee camp.


Singer songwriter Rufus Wainwright has cancelled his planned tour of New Zealand and Australia next month.


REMPLOY workers in Porth still harbour hopes of their factory being saved, according to one long serving employee.

Remploy workers hope factory can be saved


TORONTO Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mike Sweeney left Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being hit in the right foot by a pitch.

Sweeney leaves after being hit in foot by pitch


Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, gave some big props to Lil Wayne and Jay-Z in an interview with MTV's Mixtape Daily.

Fastest man usain Bolt gives props to Lil Wayne and Jay-Z


January 18, 2012, 10:13, - French retailer Auchan has decided to launch its Auchan City urban hypermarket format in Ukraine.

Auchan to launch urban hypermarket format in Ukraine


New York Mets' Carlos Beltran smiles during batting practice before the start of a spring training baseball game Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Mets announced Beltran will move to right field allowing Angel Pagan to become the starting center fielder in 2011.


The story ``Attackers exploit latest Flash bug on large scale, says researcher,'' posted Monday, omitted the author's byline.


Former Arkansas Governor, 2008 Presidential Candidate and current Fox News host, Mike Huckabee has compared abortion to the Holocaust during a speech he delivered at an Iowa event on 24 February 2013.

Mike Huckabee compares abortion to the Holocaust


Producer, performer, songwriter, and music legend Anita Baker is back with a new album, new tour, and only The Insider's Kevin Frazier was with the R&B icon as she prepared for her performance at The Hollywood Bowl last week.


Advantax announces the release of its new 2010 PTR by Advantax® corporate property tax software.

Advantax announces release of new 2010 property tax software


Like it or not though, she is a part of pop culture thanks to her reality television series Jon and Kate Plus 8 However, one thing that Kate has had a rough time in is the relationship department, but now she has a new boyfriend, all thanks to her kids!


PTI Feb 23, 2013, 02.20PM IST A new bench has been constituted by the Kerala High Court to hear the Suriyanelli rape case.

New bench constituted for Suriyanelli rape case


Alex Rodriguez is zooming along in rehab and remains on target for a May 15 return to the Yankees.


US newsman Anderson Cooper is recovering after he was temporarily blinded while on assignment in Portugal last week.

Anderson Cooper - Anderson Cooper temporarily blinded


Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies are beefing up patrols in the Highway 280 area of Northern Shelby County after a string of violent robberies.

Shelby County Sheriff beefs up patrols after string of violent robberies


PHILADELPHIA -Marqus Blakely scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help Cornell defeat Vermont 67-59 on Saturday.


Sri Lanka will unveil its biggest ever war budget Thursday as it intensifies a military campaign against Tamil separatists, officials said.

Sri Lanka to unveil biggest ever war budget


A BOTHWELL woman yesterday appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court charged with the murder of her boyfriend.


Japan's Panasonic Corp said on Wednesday it was cutting 15,000 jobs and closing dozens of plants worldwide as it braces to fall deep in the red due to the global economic crisis.


Home construction sinks 10 pct. in May, building permits fall in sign of weakness for industry

Home construction sinks, building permits down


Cision has launched its CisionWire news service in the US.


The Major League Baseball team Chicago White Sox will be calling up last year's first-round pick Gordon Beckham from Triple-A for assignment on Thursday.

The White Sox will call up Gordon Beckham from Triple-A.


Gap year travellers have been advised to extend their travel insurance if they are planning on lengthening their excursion.

Gap year travellers advised to extend travel insurance


The US dollar tumbled broadly on Friday after a November jobs report showed higher unemployment.


A pickup truck crashed into a house on M-52 in Fairfield Township around 5:30 pm Saturday.


CDNetworks, a top-three global, full-service content delivery network, merged its US and European operations with Panther Express, a New York-based global CDN firm.


Former Laker dies at 72, NBA Guard Flynn Robinson was a member of the Lakers team from 1971-1972.


Hollywood star Brad Pitt has revealed that he wants to become film producer after retiring from his acting in three years, when he turns to 50.


Elvis Presley, the late king of rock'n'roll, is to be virtually resurrected, following in the footsteps of a hologram of late rapper Tupac Shakur, production company Digital Domain Media Group said recently.

Elvis Presley to be virtually resurrected


Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. - one of the nation's most well known African American scholars - was arrested last week at his home.


Timo Glock has admitted it is now likely he will leave Toyota at the end of this season, with the German's future now set to be either with Renault or the new Manor outfit.


Cloud-based document storage and sharing service provider SmartVault has released an Apple iPad app that allows users to browse, search, view, and share documents on the go from their tablet.


Conrad Murray is guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009 and has been remanded into custody until his sentencing.

Conrad Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter, remanded to custody


Germany has won the women's cross-country team sprint after Claudia Nystad beat Sweden's Anna Haag in a race to the finish.

Germany wins women's cross-country team sprint


ALBANY, NY Tim Ambrose scored 22 points to lead Albany over Stony Brook 58-43 on Monday night.

Ambrose leads Albany over Stony Brook 58-43


THE three flood Recovery Centres, which are operating seven days a week, will remain open throughout the Easter weekend.


LeadFerret, the free B2B data site, announced today the release of their fully searchable directory of medical device companies.

LeadFerret releases directory of medical device companies


Mayor Jim Ireton is demanding more from the city council.


The American Red Cross in Southeastern Wisconsin, along with presenting sponsor Forest County Potawatomi Foundation, is proud to honor local heroes at the sixth-annual Brave Hearts:


In a statement that's not sure to garner any sympathy, former Spice Girls, famous fashion designer and extremely fortunate family woman Victoria Beckham revealed that she feared having a meltdown during the holidays since she was juggling a myriad of things, like her new fashion line, a brand new baby and a possible move back to the UK.

Victoria Beckham feared having a meltdown


A Topeka man was wounded late Sunday in a shooting in the 2200 block of SW Westport.


The National Resources Defense Council, an environmental advocacy group, reported today that 148 extreme weather records were set in Pennsylvania in 2011.

148 extreme weather records set in Pennsylvania in 2011


Chinese quake flattens hundreds of homes Updated: 10:22, Monday March 4, 2013 A shallow 5.5-magnitude earthquake has hit southwest China, causing 700 homes to collapse and leaving 30 people injured.


Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Israel that direct talks might fail if Israel continued with building settlements in the West Bank.


A NEW specialist dementia care home in Malvern is nearing completion ahead of its projected opening early next year.


The annual Doyle-Osborn reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Macks Creek School cafeteria.


A Reno lawyer has been temporarily suspended from practicing law in Nevada for shoplifting a candy bar and cough drops from Walmart.

Reno lawyer suspended for shoplifting candy bar, cough drops from Walmart


Intelligence agencies should not have any role in politics since their basic objective is to protect the country against terrorism, Pakistan People's Party central leader Munir Ahmed Khan said on Tuesday.

Intelligence agencies have no role in politics:


Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Tehran on Wednesday evening for important talks with the Iranian officials.


European stocks advanced after the open on Thursday, shrugging off a worse-than-expected earnings report from Credit Suisse, while US futures indexes pointed to a higher open on Wall Street.


A third Downtown tattoo parlor, Private Stock Tattoo, will open soon at 312 Sixth St.


GlaxoSmithKline said Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, it will remove zinc from its denture cream, following reports that excessive use over many years can cause neurological damage and blood problems in consumers.


Charges filed against two US soldiers accused of murdering Afghan civilians will be re-examined as new evidence has been entered in both cases.

Charges against two US soldiers to be re-examined


Two new natural gas deposits have been discovered in Uzbekistan whose economy largely relies on the hydrocarbon, a representative of Swiss company Zeromax GmbH told RIA Novosti.

Two new gas deposits discovered in Uzbekistan


The Canadian couple killed in a weekend bus crash in Switzerland, David and Joan Johnston, were married for 45 years and have left behind a large family, a relative said yesterday.

Canadians killed in bus crash married 45 years


under USA Today News President Obama pledged today to expand domestic oil production in Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico and possibly the Atlantic Ocean as part of his effort to reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil.

Obama pledges to expand domestic oil production


New Delhi, Oct. 14 The Reserve Bank of India Governor, Dr Duvvuri Subbarao, on Tuesday said that the liquidity situation was comfortable and that financial markets were under control following measures in the past few days to infuse liquidity into the banking system.


Santaris Pharma and Pfizer have extended their collaboration pact to discover, develop and commercialize RNA-targeted medicines using Santaris Pharma Locked Nucleic Acid Drug Platform.

Santaris Pharma, Pfizer extend collaboration pact


Despite a huge drop from numbers it posted last week, the Jonas Brothers begin a second week at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 with ``A Little Bit Longer.''

Jonas Brothers begin second week at No. 1 on Billboard 200


Pakistan has resumed some co-operation with US-led forces in Afghanistan following Nato strikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers by working with the coalition to prevent another cross-border incident from escalating, a spokesman says.


A Wheel of Justice fugitive arrested after a Swat standoff yesterday is held on $440,000 bond today.

Wheel of Justice suspect held on $440,000 bond