Dell will hold a conference call with analysts and investors on August 21, 2012, at 4 pm CT to discuss second quarter fiscal 2013 financial results.

Dell to hold conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal 2013 results


The gap between the richest and poorest in society has widened since Labour came to power in 1997, according to a new study from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Gap between rich and poor has widened under Labour


Mexican police seized an anti-aircraft machine gun mounted on a van and other heavy weapons and arrested a young woman guarding the haul at a house near the US border, an official said.


India will get its new CEC, SY Quraishi.


Live Nation are reportedly in ``advanced talks'' to host a series of summer concerts at the Olympic Stadium after ending their contract with London's Hyde Park after more than a decade of holding residence there.

Live Nation to host series of summer concerts at Olympic Stadium?


Hill+Knowlton Strategies, a subsidiary of WPP, has acquired Group SJR, a digital marketing communications company with clients including Dell Inc., General Electric Co., the Motion Picture Association of America, TED Conferences and Xerox Corp.

Hill+Knowlton Strategies acquires Group SJR


An independent financial adviser has been jailed for three years and four months for stealing almost £400,000 from four vulnerable clients.

Financial adviser jailed for three years


Now Karisma Kapoor and filmmaker David Dhawan are teaming up after nine years, but this time to judge a new comedy reality show Hans Baliye.

Karisma Kapoor, David Dhawan team up after nine years to judge reality show


Chief Justice John Roberts officiated over his first inauguration Tuesday by swearing in President-elect Barack Obama as president of the United States.

Chief justice Roberts officiates over first inauguration


THE EUROPEAN Commission has launched ``an aggressive defence'' of their decision to force Shetland fishermen to pay back thousands of pounds in grants to the local council.

EUROPEAN Commission launches ``an aggressive defence''


Snow is falling in Ashland this morning, creating hazardous driving conditions and causing city crews to scramble to plow streets.

Snow creating hazardous driving conditions


Consolidated Edison and a union representing nearly 9,000 of the utility's workers reached a tentative agreement Wednesday that averted a potential strike during the peak of summer when the threat of blackouts looms large.

Con ed and union reach tentative agreement


A former police chief is arrested on felony charges.


An inspector was shot in the buttocks Wednesday as she approached a rural El Dorado County home, officials said.


A Monroe County man convicted of killing his wife will now serve life in prison without parole.


SAN ANTONIO An Air Force instructor was convicted Friday of rape and sexual assault in a massive sex scandal that has rocked a Texas base, one of the nation's busiest military training centers.

Air Force instructor convicted of rape, assault


Black Friday laptop deals from Office Depot offers great competition for holiday bargains.


Sergey Bondarchuk, the ex-head of Ukrspetsexport, claimed Ukraine would continue selling weapons, to Georgia as well, because this trade is profitable.

Ukraine to continue selling weapons to Georgia


Porn king Ron Jeremy has been released from hospital three weeks after he suffered a near-fatal heart aneurysm.


BERLIN -Andriy Voronin is set to return to Liverpool when his loan deal with Hertha Berlin expires at the end of the season.


Tennessee guard and leading scorer Chris Lofton has a minor leg injury but is expected to play tomorrow against Louisville in the NCAA tournament.


After the arrest in the early hours of the morning, Strictly Come Dancing favourite Ricky Whittle has been released on police bail pending further investigation, following questioning the Hollyoaks actor in custody.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ricky Whittle released on police bail


O'Shea claims gold on track Updated: 11:17, Saturday April 7, 2012 Glenn O'Shea won Australia's only gold medal at the UCI Track World Championships on Friday, as Great Britain continued to dominate in Melbourne.


Albert Lea High School class of 1984 will hold its 25-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 8, at Green Lea Golf Course starting at 6 pm Hors'd'ouvres will be served from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Cost is $15 per person.


Center fielder Torii Hunter will rest his sore groin again Wednesday at Tampa Bay as Angels manager Mike Scioscia continues to play it safe with the outfielders' legs during a stretch of six games out of nine on artificial turf.


A Portsmouth bondsman pleaded guilty to bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery in federal court Thursday.

Portsmouth bondsman pleads guilty to bribery


Shadow housing minister Grant Shapps has called for a ``rural housing revolution'' while outlining proposals from his housing green paper in a speech in Cornwall.

Shapps calls for 'rural housing revolution'


The three-day Tanabata star festival began Friday in Sendai, northeastern Japan, with shopping arcades decorated with colorful streamers and bamboo branches displaying strips of paper covered in wishes.


``North Korea will submit its nuclear declaration on Thursday and the US will begin the process of removing North Korea from the list of state sponsors of terrorism,¡± a diplomatic source said Wednesday.

N.Korea 'to submit nuclear declaration Thursday'


Real Madrid would be willing to sell Cristiano Ronaldo for a €200 million fee if they cannot resolve his current situation at the club, according to Goal.com.

Real Madrid to sell Cristiano Ronaldo for €200 million?


The father of a 10-year-old Arizona girl who authorities say died after another relative padlocked her in a footlocker has pleaded guilty to an attempted child abuse charge.

Father of Ariz. girl pleads guilty to abuse charge


Asian stocks rose for a third straight session today as improved US consumer confidence, a weaker Japanese yen and easing worries over Europe's debt crisis buoyed investor sentiment.

Asian stocks rise on US consumer confidence


Total net revenues of Suntech Power for the third quarter of 2010 were $743.7 million, an increase of 19.0% from $625.1 million in the second quarter of 2010 and an increase of 57.2% from $473.1 million in the third quarter of 2009.


General Motors Canada says it will slash its workforce by more than half by 2014 as part of a broad restructuring plan released by the company today.


THE VAMPIRE DIARIES ``Disturbing Behavior'' Season 3 Episode 4 airs Thursday October 6 at 8:00 PM on The CW.

The VAMPIRE DIARIES ``disturbing Behavior'' Season 3 episode 4


As expected Booker T made a return to WWE during the Royal Rumble Match after a three year absence.


It has been announced that Britney Spears has apologised to all her friends and family for erratic behaviour over the past few months.

Britney Spears apologises to friends and family for erratic behaviour


World Vision says as of today six million people are affected by new flooding in Pakistan.

Six million affected by new flooding in Pakistan


Tibetan monks have led hundreds of people to attack a Chinese police station.

Tibetans, monks attack Chinese police station


Emergency crews say that two young men are presumed drowned following two separate incidents on waterways in southern Alberta.


Reality star Kim Kardashian gave birth to a baby girl at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Saturday morning, reports Us Weekly.

Kim Kardashian gives birth to baby girl !


Comments Actor Grizz Chapman of ``30 Rock'' said Monday he needs a kidney transplant and wants to raise awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure, which led to his condition.

Grizz Chapman of '30 Rock' needs kidney transplant


At its annual solar analyst and press briefing today at the Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Europe's largest solar tradeshow, Applied Materials executives provided updates on Applied's solar strategy, including highlights of the company's business and technology roadmaps for both crystalline silicon and thin-film solar photovoltaics.

Applied Materials executives provide updates on solar strategy


Russell Simmons has threatened to fire a blogger writing for his entertainment website after they posted ``dirty gossip'' alleging Rihanna was set to split from her boyfriend Matt Kemp.

Russell Simmons threatens to fire blogger


TMX Group, the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange, says it is in advanced talks to merge with the London Stock Exchange in a deal that would make it one of the world's largest stock markets.

TMX Group talks with London Stock Exchange


Murdoch, speaking on a conference call, said he expects 2010 to be ``a year of stability,'' and that News Corp. will be in a position to benefit ahead of any economic recovery ``regardless of its strength.''

Murdoch: 2010 will be 'year of stability'


She feels that Hollywood has become too repetitive and says she bows down to the ``beautiful Sheilas and Munnis'' as they are ``awesome''.


Lincoln County Emergency Manager Harold Timmerman says propane is believed to be the cause of a house explosion in southwest Sioux Falls Monday.

Propane believed to be the cause of house explosion


Benfica have moved back into second place in the Portuguese Super Liga following a 1-1 draw away to Maritimo.


A drug dealer from Trowbridge caught with thousands of pounds worth of heroin and cocaine has been ordered to pay back a fraction of his ill gotten gains.

Drug dealer ordered to pay back fraction of his ill gotten gains


Markel International España, the Spanish operation of the specialist insurer Markel International, has opened an office in Barcelona to work alongside its Madrid office.

Markel International opens Barcelona office


A Rockland mother is on probation after pleading guilty to leaving her baby alone in a scorching hot car in the middle of summer.

Rockland mother pleads guilty to leaving baby in hot car


Royal Emirates Group are set to buy La Liga club Getafe for about €90 million, the Dubai firm said on Wednesday following reports it was eyeing a Spanish football team.

Royal Emirates Group to buy La Liga club Getafe


Boston Red Sox star Manny Ramirez was arrested in South Florida and it's not for breaking a few windows with stray baseballs.

Baseball star Manny Ramirez arrested in South Florida


On April 11 in Whitewater, the men's tennis team completed their first winning season in six years as they defeated UW-La Crosse in dramatic fashion 5-4 for the second consecutive weekend.

Tennis team secures first winning season in six years


WoW® Uncovered for LJMU teaching and non-teaching staff.


Claire Metson, 33, who owns a recruitment company, was at Westfield Shopping Centre ``No one is recruiting. My boyfriend and I have cancelled Christmas. We're not having a tree and are not sending cards. Where my boyfriend and I might spend £1,000 on Christmas, we won't spend half that this year. We're eating at my mum's house.''


Veteran defensive back Davis Sanchez has called it a career after 11 CFL seasons, the last two with the BC Lions.


New research carried out by researchers from NUI Galway, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the Health Service Executive has found that a national screening campaign for chlamydia in young people would not prove cost effective.

National screening campaign for chlamydia in young people may not prove cost effective


JaMarcus Russell is reportedly weighing 269 pounds as Raiders' camp opens in Napa.


Actor Bipasha Basu, who has been sort of a trend setter in Bollywood industry, would love to do male centric films like the ones made in 80s.

Bipasha Basu would love to do male-centric films


An aggressive Jacques Kallis guided South Africa to 151/3 at tea against Australia on the second day of the first test at the WACA in Perth on Thursday.

Kallis guides South Africa to 151/3 at tea


Southwest Airlines, the busiest carrier at the Albuquerque International Sunport, said Monday it plans to buy AirTran for nearly $1.4 billion in cash and stock.


A new 20 cent coin, depicting the original blueprint for Canberra, is about to go into circulation.


Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am has spoken out about being the last person to work with Michael Jackson before his death.

Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am speaks about working with Michael Jackson


- Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama proposed relief for homeowners and an additional $30 billion stimulus package to address the nation's economic woes.


German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said the euro won't fail, and the region's nations are determined to defend the single currency, Bild am Sonntag reported, citing an interview.


Two injury accidents were reported within minutes this morning on SW Gage Boulevard, said Topeka police Lt. Dave Thomas.


American bloggers will be forced to declare any interest in products reviewed or discussed in their blogs under new rules announced on Monday by the Federal Trade Commission.


Bergen County towns were hit hard by the Oct. 29 snowstorm that felled hundreds of trees and still more large limbs, leaving some residents out of power for days.


Air Berlin, Germany's second largest airline, will soon start offering flights to Iraq, the airline said on Thursday.

Air Berlin starts offering flights to Iraq


UK pop superstar Robbie Williams has unveiled his new album, ``Reality Killed the Video Star,'' at an industry playback in London.


Syrian forces bombarded a crowded Palestinian refugee district in Damascus on Friday, September 7 killing at least 10 people according to residents, while other parts of the city were rocked by apparent rebel bomb attacks, Reuters said.

Syrian forces bombard Palestinian refugee district in Damascus


The radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada has been refused bail and will remain in Belmarsh high-security prison until he returns to Jordan to stand trial on terror charges, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission has ruled.

Abu Qatada to remain in prison until he returns to Jordan


A MAN whose licence was already disqualified until 2024 led police on a pursuit through Hebersham.

Man disqualified until 2024 leads police on pursuit


Premiere Stages, the professional theatre in residence at Kean University presents Kathryn Grant's ``Handicapped People in Their Formal Attire'' from July 12 -- 29.

Premiere Stages presents ``Handicapped People''


Sports Writer The Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Arizona State guard Carrick Felix with the No. 33 overall pick in the NBA draft.

Cavaliers select guard Carrick Felix with the No. 33 overall pick in NBA draft


Shrek has been voted the best children's film ever made in a poll of adults.

Shrek voted ``best children's film ever made''


An Ethiopian domestic worker in Lebanon committed suicide on Wednesday at the Deir as-Salib mental health clinic where she had been hospitalized.

Ethiopian domestic worker commits suicide


A motorcyclist died Thursday night during a crash in an east Harris County bayou.


India has launched an Israeli-built spy satellite to boost its surveillance capabilities after last year's Mumbai attacks exposed glaring holes in its defence apparatus.


Australian singer Guy Sebastian is a first-time father after his wife gave birth to a baby boy.


Maruti Suzuki on Saturday declared a lockout at the violence-hit Manesar plant, stating it cannot risk life and safety of its employees.

Maruti declares lockout at Manesar plant


Equity Development today published a report on Financials entitled ``Insurance Is For Catastrophes''.


A 50-year-old Florida woman received a surprise gift at her college graduation over the weekend.

Fl woman receives a surprise gift at her college graduation


Toyota Motor Corp. said on Friday it was recalling 600,000 Sienna minivans sold in the United States to address potential rusting spare tyre cables that could break and create a road hazard in the latest safety problem to strike the beleaguered automaker.

Toyota to recall 600,000 Sienna minivans


Inspector General of Police Surojit Karpurokayastha said that according to preliminary investigation, fish plates were found removed at the derailment site.


Consumer sentiment slipped only marginally in April, despite back-to-back interest rate rises, according to a leading survey.


Over the past six years the development of bingo online, has created a worldwide increase of available bingo halls on the Web which over the years have become so busy and so diversified into so many different areas of gaming that recent surveys have shown that the average age of bingo players has fallen from 52 to late 30's.

The average age of bingo players has fallen


Prince Charles has attacked corporate lobbyists and climate change sceptics for turning the Earth into a ``dying patient'', making his most outspoken criticism yet of the world's failure to tackle global warming just when the heir to the throne is assuming a growing number of the duties of what is supposed to be an apolitical monarchy.

Charles: 'climate change sceptics are turning Earth into dying patient'


Golden State Warriors guard/forward Kelenna Azubuike will undergo surgery tomorrow to repair a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, the team announced today.


Gov. Bobby Jindal is proposing a $26.7 billion state budget for next year, with hefty cuts to health care services and public colleges to keep it balanced.


A SECOND District Court judge is to be assigned to Limerick city due to the large number of cases that are coming before the court.

Second judge to be assigned to Limerick city


A City of Poughkeepsie man was sentenced today for his role in the slaying of 26-year-old city resident Mahadi Elting outside the Congress Tavern on Main Street.


A huge off-shore wind farm is to be built off the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England's only geological World Heritage Site, prompting concern for tourism and sea views.

Wind farm to be built off Jurassic Coast


Elbowed, head-butted and generally roughed up by host nation Thailand, the Philippine Azkals will have to show more bite when they face Vietnam in a do-or-die match in the AFF Suzuki Cup at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok this evening in a game to be telecast by AKTV IBC 13.

Philippine Azkals must show more bite against Vietnam


Founder/frontman Tony Anderson has confirmed that Tampa Bay, Florida metalers GENERICHRIST are currently working on the material for a special limited Asian release that will be titled ``Minddumpster.''

GENERICHRIST working on limited Asian release


Actor Kelsey Grammer and his wife are expecting twins, Grammer's representative confirmed yesterday.


Bahrain has freed a teenage Iraqi footballer player detained for seven months on suspicion of participating in pro-democracy protests earlier this year, it was reported Sunday.

Bahrain frees Iraqi footballer after seven months


New Delhi, April 8 Delhi Metro chief E. Sreedharan, who has suffered a cardiac arrest, is stable but would not be discharged from hospital yet as his vitals are being monitored, doctors at the Apollo Hospital here said Thursday.

Sreedharan stable but not to be discharged


Celebrity psychic Uri Geller has bought a Scottish island with links to ancient mythology.


It is rumoured that multinational drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis is to acquire US-based biotechnology company Genzyme, a manufacturer of vaccines for genetic disorders and producer of drugs such as Cerezyme, a treatment for Gaucher's disease, and Fabrazyme, for Fabry disease.


Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed today across Pakistan to join hands to voice for the right of self determination for the Jammu & Kashmir people and to support their just and principled struggle, Geo News reported Friday.


Kimberly-Clark Corporation has announced it is locating a distribution facility in Southaven.


In Touch reports a ``fashion insider'' says Taylor Lautner is in line to become the face of an Armani fragrance and Armani Exchange.

Taylor Lautner to become the face of Armani?


The demand for snagging services is on the rise in Dubai as more real estate projects are nearing completion, though in phases.

Demand for snagging services on the rise in Dubai


What do you need to do to become astronomically wealthy, a billionaire?

What would you do to become a billionaire?


Petrol depot owners, including a former Inspector General of Police have been slapped with extortion demands of Rs 30 lakh each by a nascent militant group in Meghalaya.

Petrol depot owners slapped with extortion demands


Saudi authorities arrested 100 Shia protesters following a series of anti-government demonstrations in the east of the country last week, a Saudi human rights group says.


After a week of reports suggesting the pair were barely speaking to one another, Peter Andre and Elen Rivas have split.


US markets dropped Thursday morning as the Labor Department issued a mixed report on productivity and said weekly jobless claims declined.


Team Anna member and former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Tuesday appealed to Anna Hazare to end his eight-day fast, saying everyone is ``honestly'' concerned about his health.

Team Anna member Santosh Hegde appeals to Hazare to end fast


Police in Horry County are looking for the two men who robbed a hotel clerk Tuesday night.


Webjet upgraded its net profit guidance to $6.4 million, from the previous guidance of $5.9 million.


Kylie Minogue reportedly hit her boyfriend during a blazing public row.


South Africa today called on Australia, Canada, Japan and Russia to set mid-term carbon targets.

South Africa calls for mid-term Carbon targets


George Clooney stepped out with his new girlfriend Stacy Keibler at the Toronto International Film Festival over the wee...

George Clooney steps out with new girlfriend Stacy Keibler


A former New Underwood teacher admits to having sex with a 15-year-old female student.

Former teacher admits to sex with student


Bakery chain Greggs revealed its first move onto the petrol forecourt as it continues to target locations away from the high street.


NAVY veterans joined with young sea cadets in a parade to celebrate Trafalgar Day in Birmingham.

Veterans celebrate Trafalgar Day in Birmingham


Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani called for unity among Muslims particularly in supporting Palestine.


The explosive batsman Jesse Ryder could make his return to international cricket today after being named in New Zealand's 12 for the first one-day international against Bangladesh in Mirpur.

Jesse Ryder could return to international cricket today


CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. For the first time ever, the US military is going to let service members march in uniform in a gay pride parade.

Service members can march in uniform in gay pride parade


India on Sunday sought additional crude oil supplies from Angola to feed its rising refining capacity, Oil Secretary S. Sudareshan said.

India seeks additional crude supplies from Angola


Two class X felony drug charges were filed against five suspects when they appeared in circuit court Wednesday, Dec. 23.


The Qatar Real Estate Investment Company has posted full-year net profits of QR311.4m in 2008, which is marginally more than its profits in the previous year.

Qatar Real Estate Investment posts QR311.4m profits


Chennai Super Kings' Australian recruit Michael Hussey, who hit a fluent 83 in his team's 21-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL tie on Saturday, said he was just playing according to the situation.


Dolly Parton shot down nickname ideas from Michael Strahan hours after she battled allegations about Judy Ogle, again.


Strathroy drowning 6.JPG The search continues for a young girl after she slipped into the icy waters of a creek near London, Ont. Saturday morning.

Search continues for girl who slipped into icy waters


A REMOVAL man accused of crushing a traffic warden against railings has denied dangerous driving.

REMOVAL man who crushed traffic warden denies dangerous driving


GSK agreed to pay about $460 million to resolve a majority of lawsuits alleging the company's Avandia diabetes drug can cause heart attacks and strokes, sources said.

Gsk agrees to pay $460 million to resolve lawsuits


Collingwood key defender Chris Tarrant will miss the next three to four AFL matches with a calf muscle injury.


Emmy award-winning Irish technology company Havok, which provides interactive software solutions for the global games and entertainment industries, has announced that it has entered into a worldwide license agreement with Nintendo to make Havok Physics and Havok Animation available to studios around the world developing on Nintendo's Wii U platform.

Havok enters into agreement with Nintendo


The number plate ``THE 571G'' The Stig, was sold for a massive £10,000.

Number plate ``the 571G'' sells for £10,000


Two longtime city of Monroe police sergeants have been promoted to lieutenants in the department.

Monroe police sergeants promoted to lieutenants


Comedian Lee Hurst today pleaded not guilty to smashing someone's mobile phone in a 'stage rage' outburst, and insisted he was not there at the time.

Comedian Lee Hurst denies smashing mobile phone in 'stage rage' outburst


Joe Jonas has made amends with ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift, confessing the couple ``recently reconnected'' - more than a year after she publicly chastised him for dumping her over the phone.

Joe Jonas 'reconnects' with ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift


The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano and selected the contract of first baseman/designated hitter Randy Ruiz from Triple-A Rochester.

Twins recall Francisco Liriano and select the contract of Randy Ruiz


Most China stocks rose on speculation the nation's equities are undervalued relative to earnings and US President Barack Obama's expected jobs proposal may boost the world's biggest economy.


``Inmates are ready to explode the situation on the threshold of the presidential elections,'' the former head of the State service of corrections under the Government Ernst Isaev stated at the press conference in 24.kg news agency.

Inmates are ready to explode the situation on the threshold of the presidential elections --


Pakistan and South Korea on Wednesday agreed to further expand their bilateral relations and enhanced co-operation in different fields to strengthen their ties.

Pakistan, South Korea to expand bilateral relations


White Light supported HaHaHammersmith, a fund-raising evening of comedy and music held by the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith in aid of the Lyric's creative learning department.


Tom Daschle, nominated to be secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, did not pay more than $128,000 in taxes over three years, a revelation that poses a potential obstacle to his Senate confirmation.

Cabinet nominee Daschle did not pay $128,000 in taxes


Heavy rains caused more power outages and property damage Tuesday night.


A salsa dance instructor and choreographer who worked on the TV show ``So You Think You Can Dance'' has been convicted of rape and assault in Los Angeles.

Salsa instructor convicted of rape, assault


Ontario continues to lead all provinces in reducing wait times, according to a report card issued by the Wait Time Alliance.


The Lester B. Pearson School Board says it has 30 per cent more students are heading to summer school this year, compared to 2011.

More students head to summer school this year


The New York Post reported Thursday that Billups had fluid drained from his left knee and also received a cortisone shot, both in an attempt to get him back on the court for a critical Game 3 matchup on Friday against the Celtics.

Chauncey Billups fluid drained from knee


Ken Clarke has delivered a downbeat assessment of the UK's economic prospects, warning that a ``double dip'' recession was still a real possibility.

Ken Clarke warns of 'double dip' recession


Cesare Siepi, an operatic bass who fled Fascist Italy and later rose to fame both as a staple of the Metropolitan Opera and one of the most celebrated singers to play the title role in ``Don Giovanni,'' has died at age 87.


In the post King wrote ``I am ... woman ... mother ... aunt ... Jamaican ... American ... international artiste ... singer ... songwriter ... band leader ... friend ... lover ... entrepreneur ... goddess! among other things and yes!!!...I am a lesbian.''


A new Canadian phone scam is targeting grandparents, but a Bountiful woman she out-smarted the would-be crooks.


Jeremy Guthrie was diagnosed with pneumonia and will not make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Tigers.


Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was released from the hospital and doing well today after suffering a seizure during an inaugural luncheon.

Sen. Kennedy released from hospital after suffering seizure


The council voted 5-2 on Monday to raise property taxes by 3 percent by next year.


Friday, Bethany Storro's parents apologized for their daughters acid attack hoax, and admitted that she lied about someone throwing acid on her face and actually threw it on herself.

Bethany Storro's parents apologize for the acid attack hoax


China has claimed to have developed a carrier based fighter aircraft called 'J-15' to be deployed on its first aircraft carrier, a refurbished version of a partially built vessel purchased from Ukraine, the state media has said.

China claims to have developed carrier based fighter aircraft


Like the entire region, the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad Tuesday remained enveloped by dust, particularly affecting those vulnerable to dust allergy and asthma patients.


The San Jose Earthquakes lost to the Houston Dynamo by a score of 1-0 in a close match at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Calif. A Brad Davis penalty kick put the Dynamo ahead for good.

San Jose Earthquakes lose to Houston Dynamo 1-0


There are reports that Gabonamong might have snubbed national duty amid allegations that the midfield workhorse is unhappy over undisclosed issues.


A MAN who attacked his girlfriend in a jealous rage before harming himself avoided a prison sentence.

MAN attacked his girlfriend in jealous rage


Nintendo announced at the Media Summit in San Francisco that Club Nintendo, the popular reward point system in Japan, is coming to America by the end of the year.


Greaves Cotton, the diesel engine manufacturer, is planning to enter the power gensets space soon to move up the value chain, a senior company official said on Tuesday.


The Rev. William and Esther Brigden will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 31, 2009.

Brigdens to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary


Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary packed his bags and left for Switzerland on Saturday to join FC Sion.


Manchester United launched its New York Stock Exchange listing on Monday, hoping to raise about $330 million by selling 10 per cent of the Premier League club.

Manchester United launches New York Stock Exchange listing


Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi warned he will join al-Qaeda if the West invades Libya, Italian newspaper Il Giornale said on Tuesday.

Gaddafi warns joining al-Qaeda if West invades Libya


27 Sep, 2009 1810hrs IST PTI India today welcomed the renewed global push for achieving a world free of atomic weapons but underlined that the international nuclear order cannot be ``discriminatory''.

International nuclear order cannot be ``discriminatory'':


DETROIT ' A family friend says former first lady Betty Ford has died at age 93.


Bernard Madoff is seeking to keep a $US7 million Manhattan penthouse and an additional $US62 million in assets, saying they are unrelated to the fraud that authorities say cost victims more than $US50 billion.

Madoff seeks to keep Manhattan penthouse


A man in Alaska this week pleaded guilty to intentionally ramming humpback whales with his boat, an infraction that is a breach of the Endangered Species Act, the Juneau Empire reports.

Man guilty of intentionally ramming whales with boat


A late Kevin McMenamin free salvaged a draw for Tir Chonaill, bidding for a third successive title.


The Canucks try to extend their winning streak to seven games when they play host to the Colorado Avalanche tonight.

The Canucks try to extend winning streak to seven games


US Coast Guard personnel in Grand Haven for the Coast Guard Festival participated in a fitness run along the Grand River early this morning as part of ongoing readiness measures.

Coast Guard personnel participate in fitness run


Cosmetics and fragrance giant Estée Lauder has appointed a new general manager for its business operations in Canada, Philippe Warnery.

Estée Lauder appoints new general manager for Canada


Rep. Zach Wamp said with the US Department of Labor reporting today that 598,000 jobs were lost in January, the most since the end of 1974, the stimulus bill now under consideration should focus on job creation.

Wamp says stimulus should focus on job creation


Great Wall is the first Chinese company to get a full European type approval and to achieve a breakthrough on the European automotive market, Great Wall Motors President Wang Feng Ying said in an interview with FOCUS News Agency.

Great Wall is first Chinese company to get full European type approval


Beeville police identified a 22-year-old man struck by a car Wednesday night leaving him with two broken legs and a bruised lung.

Beeville police identify man struck by car


North Korea displayed the body of ruler Kim Jong Il in a glass coffin surrounded by red flowers Tuesday, and his young heir was one of the first to pay respects -- a strong indication that a smooth leadership transition was under way.

North Korea displays body of Kim Jong Il in glass coffin


Sabre Defenseman Brian Campbell says that he's through negotiating a contract with the Sabres during the season.


Vodafone is preparing a major international brand refresh in a bid to bolster its customer relationships globally and maintain its competitive edge.

Vodafone prepares major international brand refresh


The suspicious device that halted a major intersection and put two elementary schools on alert Wednesday morning turned out to be a water Thermos, officials said.

Suspicious device at intersection turns out to be water Thermos


Idaho Falls is considering enacting an anti-discrimination ordinance to cover sexual orientation and gender identity; if it does, it'd be the seventh Idaho city to enact protections from discrimination that state lawmakers have repeatedly refused to add to the Idaho Human Rights Act.

Idaho Falls considers anti-discrimination ordinance


The Phoenix Suns have acquired Shaquille O'Neal in a stunning, blockbuster deal that sends four-time all-star Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to the Miami Heat.


An international rights group has urged Iran to immediately release the son and the lawyer of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, saying the two were only trying to save her life.

Rights group urges Iran to release son, lawyer of woman sentenced to death by stoning


Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa Minister for Finance Engineer Muhammad Haumayun Khan has categorically stated that only industrialization would reduce the burden of unemployment.

Only industrialization will reduce burden of unemployment''


American Idol season 7 alum Brooke White gave birth to a baby girl on Thursday, May 24.

'American Idol' alum Brooke White gives birth to baby girl


Baby bonus instructions and claim 2008-09 Use this form to claim the baby bonus if you gave birth to a baby or gained legal responsibility of a child aged under 5 on or after 1 July 2001 and prior to 1 July 2004.


Reserve Andre Dawkins scored 22 points and freshman Austin Rivers added 20 to lead No. 5 Duke to a 74-66 victory over No. 15 Florida State on Thursday night.

Reserve Andre Dawkins scores 22 to lead No. 5 Duke to 74-66 victory over No. 15 Florida State


A man has died during protests in Mahikeng in the North West province, police said on Wednesday.


Contra Costa supervisors on Tuesday adopted new redistricting maps that they had agreed to in principle last month.

Contra Costa supervisors adopt redistricting maps


A Hillsborough County detention deputy has been arrested and charged with having sex with a teenage girl.


Broadway Financial Corporation, parent company of Broadway Federal Bank, fsb, today reported a net loss of million, or per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2011, compared to net loss of thousand, or per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2010.

Broadway Financial Corporation Reports net loss for third quarter 2011


A SECURITY guard was held at knifepoint during an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Stretford.


Former New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer wants more lawsuits against banks after the global financial crisis, Handelsblatt reported today, citing Spitzer.

Spitzer wants more lawsuits against banks, Handelsblatt reports


Pennsylvania Sen. John Pippy, R-Moon, formally resigned his seat in the Senate late Saturday after casting his budget vote.


New York Islanders assistant coach Brent Thompson has been suspended for two games as a result of being assessed a Game Misconduct under Rule 39.5 for inappropriate and abusive comments he directed at the on-ice officials following NHL Game #341 against the New York Rangers on March 7, the National Hockey League announced today.

Islanders' assistant coach Brent Thompson suspended two games


SHELDON Segal, who led the scientific team that developed Norplant, the first significant advance in birth control since the pill, and who also developed other long-acting contraceptives, has died of heart failure at his home in Massachusetts in the United States.


A Toowoomba father has died in hospital following a car crash on Saturday that killed his teenage daughter.


The US Army Corps of Engineers has been giving different answers about whether it will produce a post-flood report for the Cumberland River basin and surrounding areas.

Corps gives different answers on whether it will produce a post-flood report


Transocean Ltd. / Transocean Ltd. Provides Fleet Status Report Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters.

Transocean Ltd. Provides fleet Status Report


The New York Liberty selected Nicole Powell with the first pick in the WNBA's Dispersal Draft of Sacramento Monarchs players held via conference call today.

New York Liberty selects Nicole Powell in dispersal draft of Sacramento Monarchs players


Wallabies fullback Kurtley Beale has returned to training with the Melbourne Rebels after a month-long suspension following an alcohol-related incident during the team's Super Rugby tour of South Africa, leaving open the possibility he could still play for Australia against the British and Irish Lions.

Wallaby Kurtley Beale returns after suspension


England and Great Britain forward Helen Grant, 28, has announced her retirement from hockey due to an ongoing knee injury which was originally sustained in 1997.

Helen Grant announces retirement from hockey


Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the proposed NCTC reminds him of the Emergency days when eminent political leaders were branded threats to national security and put behind bars.


Hulu, the closely watched joint venture of News Corp. and NBC Universal, makes its public debut Wednesday, making available legally and for free one of the most expansive collections of television shows on the Internet.


British singer-songwriter Adele is to perform her Oscar-nominated ``Skyfall'' at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles next month, producers said.


During early European deals on Wednesday, the European currency recovered from an Asian session's new multi-day lows against the US dollar and the Japanese yen.

European currency recovers from New multi-day lows against dollar and yen


After wrapping on Frank Capra's screwball comedy It Happened One night, star Claudette Colbert reportedly told her friend that she'd just finished working on the worst picture in the world.


Figures released by the Central Statistics Office indicate that annual manufacturing prices increased by 2.3% in February.

Annual manufacturing prices increase by 2.3%


A British teenager was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday for murdering a man just hours after posting a message on social networking website Facebook that he felt ``like killin some1''.


Vogster Entertainment has announced that Unbound Saga, their comic book inspired arcade-style brawler for the PlayStation Portable, has gone gold.


Live Sport Reports Edinburgh derby ends in controversy Hearts claimed a point against Edinburgh rivals Hibernian in controversial circumstances when the home side had a perfectly good goal disallowed during the goalless draw at Easter Road.


Bath City have extended the loan of Cheltenham Town winger Marley Watkins by a further two months.

Bath City extend loan of Cheltenham's Marley Watkins


The Virginian-Pilot is cutting at least 125 positions, about 10 percent of its work force, mostly through layoffs and ending affiliated publications.

Virginian-Pilot to cut 10 percent of work force


North Korea confirmed Wednesday it has agreed to a moratorium on nuclear and missile tests and a suspension of its uranium enrichment programme in return for US food aid.

North Korea agrees to nuclear moratorium


DAVE Jones insists he takes any off-the-field woes in his stride as he already acts as a shrink to his troubled Cardiff players.


The Phoenix Children's Hospital in Arizona, US designed by HKS Inc, has opened its new $370 million patient tower.

Phoenix Children's hospital opens $370 million patient tower


Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has replaced Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan, after accepting a payout from the Reds last week.

Benitez replaces Mourinho at Inter Milan


'Modern Family`` actress Sarah Hyland announced today she had a successful kidney transplant in April.

'Modern Family' star Hyland has kidney transplant


Tolleson will consider raising water rates, water deposits and turn-on and turn-off fees.

Tolleson to consider raising water rates, deposits and fees


Justin Bieber is only 18, and is fairly new to the celebrity world, but he has already learned a valuable lesson:


Dr. Charles Epstein, a prominent medical geneticist who in 1993 was seriously injured in an attack by the Unabomber but was later able to continue his research on Down syndrome and other genetic conditions, died Feb. 15 at his home in Tiburon, Calif. He was 77.

Charles Epstein, geneticist, Unabomber victim, dies


Hurricane Katia moved away from Bermuda as it made its way across the Atlantic Thursday, while Tropical Storm Nate gained strength in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.


The Department of Energy on Friday said the Malampaya gas field will resume operations at midnight tonight as scheduled.


Scientists have found support for the controversial idea that global warming is causing more frequent and destructive hurricanes, a subject that has been hotly debated during the past decade.

Global warming is 'causing more hurricanes'


Tottenham Hotspur deservedly beat AC Milan 1-0 at the San Siro on Tuesday after a performance that was slick in attack and determined in defense.

Tottenham beats AC Milan 1-0 at San Siro


Jonathan Rhys Meyers was in court today to be sentenced for threatening to kill three cops back in 2009.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers sentenced for threatening to kill cops in 2009


The Senate will convene as an impeachment court on Wednesday afternoon, speeding up a timetable that was expected to begin when it comes back from the Christmas break next year.

Senate to convene as impeachment court on Wednesday


Shoppers defied the recession to splash out an extra £16million on the High Street last month.

Shoppers splash out an extra £16million on the High Street


Oppenheimer reiterated its Outperform rating on Oracle ahead of the company's quarterly earnings report, which is due on Thursday, June 23.

Oppenheimer reiterates outperform on Oracle


An East Orange man was arrested on drug and weapons charges Wednesday after a brief chase involving the Essex County Sheriff's Office, authorities said.

East Orange man is arrested on drug, weapons charges


The Brian McKnight concert originally scheduled for Thursday at War Memorial Auditorium has been canceled.


A Bellsbank man has turned his life around after being referred to a Council work training project.


Solar stocks are again feeling the heat from a report that Spain plans sharp reductions in subsidies for solar power.


New York City may face the largest snowstorm in this year as a massive storm ravaged the eastern United States, according to US media.


Reuters reported that steel prices on the Chinese market remained unchanged for the second consecutive week with transactions still relatively low as traders anticipate possible policy changes in the remaining months of the year.

Steel prices on Chinese market remained unchanged


International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said in an interview released today that Europe and the United States should consider stimulating economic growth, if the situation permits, to offset a crisis of confidence hitting the global economy.

Europe and us should consider stimulating growth:


Over 140 schools are expected to convert to academy status in the coming school year after the government passed a new law to allow every school in England to opt out of local authority control.

140 schools to convert to academies this school year


Naomi Campbell will be honoured for her charity work at a gala in New York later this month.

Naomi Campbell to be honoured for charity work


CRITICAL new planning papers guiding planners and developers are ``bitty'' and unclear, according to leading council officers.

New planning papers are ``bitty'' and unclear


Dell has announced it will close its Winston-Salem, North Carolina desktop computer manufacturing plant early next year as part of an ongoing initiative to simplify operations and improve efficiency to enhance the long-term value to customers.

Dell to close North Carolina manufacturing plant


The Founder and General Overseer of the Apostolic Faith Mission International, Apostle Dr. Degraft Osei Kwame has said the Ghana Police Service shall continue to be biased so long as the appointment of the Inspector General of Police remains the sole prerogative of the President.

Ghana Police Service will continue to be biased if --


A fall storm continues to bring pelting rain, blustery wind, high surf and mountain snow to Western Washington.

Storm continues with pelting rain, blustery wind, high surf


Harley shares his get-fit quick tips with HollywoodLife.com It's nice to know that Robert Pattinson IS just like the rest of us: he's got a natural aversion to the gym!

Hey bffs, Robert Pattinson is just like us --


A 24-year-old construction worker was seriously injured Tuesday morning after falling from a steel structure at Palo Alto High School, according to a California Occupational Safety and Health Administration official.

Construction worker injured in fall at Palo Alto High School


Anil Kapoor, who is now venturing into TV programming after a sucessful stint with film production, says that he wants to raise the bar on Indian television.

I want to raise the bar on Indian television:


A family was reunited outside Catholic Charities on Binghamton's Main Street, in the wake of a shooting that left a dozen people dead at the American Civic Association.


AEP Ohio launched its refrigerator recycling program today providing customers free-pickup of old, energy wasting refrigerators and freezers, a $25 rebate check and safe, state-of-the-art disposal and recycling.

AEP Ohio launches refrigerator recycling program


Emirates is extending its sale on flights to Singapore from Brisbane and Melbourne and to Kuala Lumpur from Melbourne.


A young man believed to be in his early thirty's was on Wednesday morning found dead in a taxi with registration number GX 420-12 at Labone, a suburb of Accra.


Conservative political commentator Robert Novak announced Monday he has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, less than a week after he struck a pedestrian with his Corvette and drove away.

Columnist Robert Novak diagnosed with brain tumor


A series of earthquakes of up to 4.0 in magnitude shook Baja California on Wednesday night.


Motorola will cut 4,000 jobs this year, with 3,000 coming from the mobile handset division, the company announced last night.


A SERIAL sex offender who abused an eight-year-old girl two years after he was jailed for similar matters has died in prison.


India's monthly inflation may touch double digits by March, federal chief statistician Pronab Sen told television channel NDTV Profit on Tuesday.

Inflation may touch double digits by March:


Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has revealed that she wants Enrique Iglesias and Bryan Adams to be played at her wedding to Max George.

Michelle Keegan wants Enrique Iglesias played at wedding


The American Bar Association is moving its national headquarters to Washington Square, a 12-story building at 1050 Connecticut Ave. NW in Washington, DC The ABA, the largest voluntary association in the world with nearly 400,000 members, signed a long-term lease for 61,000-square feet, according to the building's owners, Lerner Enterprises and the Tower Cos.

American Bar Association is moving to Washington square


Taipei, Dec. 17 Taiwan share prices closed above 8,800 points Friday as buying concentrated on select large-cap electronic stocks after their American depositary receipts made overnight gains, dealers said.


The European Union on Monday toughened sanctions on Zimbabwe and called for an investigation into illicit diamond trading suspected of providing a financial lifeline to the government of Robert Mugabe, the autocratic 84-year-old president.


The fire on the territory between Topolovgrad and Galabovo municipalities develops in deciduous forest, farmland and dry grasses, Toshko Barzilov Chief Inspector, Head of the National Operations Centre, Fire Safety and Protection announced for FOCUS News Agency.

Fire between Topolovgrad and Galabovo develops in deciduous forest, farmland and dry grass


On 19 August 2008, MONUC commemorated the fifth anniversary of the Baghdad bombing tragedy, when 22 staff from both the United Nations and international humanitarian agencies lost their lives on 19 August 2003, after a truck bomb exploded outside the headquarters of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq.

MONUC commemorates fifth anniversary of Baghdad bombing tragedy


Household utility bills are set to rise over the next three months due to the increasing cost of fuel.


Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian terror suspect in twin attacks last week that killed at least 76 people, was likely insane and was on drugs at the time, says his lawyer.

Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian terror suspect in twin attacks last week, was likely insane, says his lawyer


Fairfax reveals national newsroom model Updated: 14:33, Wednesday June 27, 2012 Fairfax has unveiled a national 'digital-first' editorial restructure that will transform the company into one newsroom with its own internal newswire.


The 11th Chinese naval escort taskforce of the Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army left the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somali coast where the taskforce had conducted escort missions for more than four months and embarked on its new voyage of visits on July 23, 2012.

11th Chinese naval escort taskforce leaves Gulf of Aden


The Nassau County Police Department confirmed that several cars had their windows smashed early on Wednesday morning in south Merrick.


A Palm Desert couple was allegedly caught with counterfeit money, according to Palm Desert police.

Palm Desert couple caught with counterfeit money


Rumors are abounding today that the next Apple TV will feature 99 cent rentals as a main part of its feature set.

Will the next Apple TV feature 99 cent rentals?


Former presidential candidate John Edwards endorsed Sen. Barack Obama today at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan.


US drug regulators approved a swine flu vaccine on Tuesday, keeping officials on track to begin a mass vaccination campaign by next month, Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said.

US drug regulator approves swine flu vaccine


Swedish Karin Sjodin was more than happy with her performance in the opening round of LPGA Hana Bank Championship 2012 as she said that long putts helped her post a good score.

Long putts help Karin Sjodin post good score


Hamburg dedicated a city square to The Beatles today to commemorate the time the band spent there in the early 1960s.


Former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters announced her return to the tennis circuit Thursday after two years in retirement.

Former tennis world No. 1 Kim Clijsters returns from retirement


Immigration Minister Chris Bowen today rejected the option of Nauru, which under the Howard government had been an off-shore processing centres with most detainees later reaching Australia.

Immigration minister Chris Bowen rejects Nauru option


Winter weather continues to keep its grip on the Miami Valley Wednesday as a burst of snow overnight has left about 2 additional inches of snow on parts of the Miami Valley.

Winter weather keeps its grip on the Miami Valley


Todd McShay and Robert Smith debate who should play in the BCS title game?


The milk producers blocked Danube River in the Bulgarian town of Ruse, one of the protestors told FOCUS News Agency.


Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky has officially waived his formal arraignment on charges of child sex abuse, Centre County Court officials said Friday.


Seven people were injured in a multi-car accident in Harlem early this morning.

Seven injured in multi-car accident in Harlem


Engineering and project management group Ausenco Ltd says it has returned to growth, with a profit expected for the second half of 2010.


The Louvre offers the public a unique chance to discover the Danish artist, Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard, a leading exponent of Northern European art in the late 18th century.

Louvre offers the public unique chance to discover Danish artist Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard


Harvin, 56, died Saturday in a Charleston hospital after battling cancer.

Rep. Harvin dies after battle with cancer


The official Spotify for Kindle Fire app is now up for download via the Amazon Appstore which brings access to millions of songs, Facebook sharing and more.


WHILE Rafa Benitez hopes Liverpool bounce back as title challengers next season, he hopes Burnley can follow suit and return to the Premier League.

Liverpool boss Benitez hopes Burnley fc return to the Premier League


Hazratganj police late on Monday night nabbed a gang of 18 thieves who were involved in the daring theft of Rs 2.5 lakh from the car of a computer store owner in Hazratganj on Saturday.


TV survival expert Ray Mears was brought in to help find Raoul Moat when the fugitive killer went into hiding in the dense countryside.


The European Union on Tuesday opened two more of the 35 policy areas for accession talks with Turkey.

EU opens two more policy areas for accession talks with Turkey


Crunch Iranian nuclear talks went down to the wire on Thursday, with Tehran threatening to walk away unless world powers ease sanctions in return for a partial suspension of its atomic activities.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 11,292.83 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Wednesday, up 10.51 points or 0.09 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 11,292.83, up 10.51 points


The rampant and brutal abuse of women in war zones continues unchecked, the chair of a United Nations committee said today, urging all nations to ratify the international Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women.


A Grand Island man has been charged with robbery for an incident that broke another man's jaw.


A government shutdown was averted in the 11th hour last Friday, as Congress and the White House came to a temporary resolution on the budget crisis.


Tributes were today being paid to a former policeman, long-standing campaigner and vice-chairman of Stourbridge Township Council who has died, aged 71.


A woman out walking her dog was attacked by an unleashed 5-year-old pit bull mix Sunday afternoon in the 700 block of Milton Avenue in Ventura, according to a report from the Ventura Police Department.


National news Jailed Huhne 'in good spirits' Disgraced former MP Chris Huhne is ``absolutely fine and in good spirits'', his partner has said, quashing rumours that the former Cabinet minister was being bullied in prison.


Police have crippled an international sports online betting syndicate with the arrest of 17 people at Megan Avenue in Jalan Ampang on Wednesday.

Police cripple international sports betting syndicate


Bangladesh has sought British help for its land border management and maritime security as part of a string of joint working groups it seeks to set up within the South Asian region and outside with the US, Australia and Russia.

B'desh seeks UK help for border management, maritime security


Former Neighbours veteran Ian Smith has missed out on winning his first ever Gold Logie.


Misericordia University recently welcomed the addition of nine new full-time faculty members to campus for the 2011-12 academic year during a special orientation program in the Catherine Evans McGowan Room of the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library.

Misericordia University welcomes new faculty members


A Palestinian prisoner agreed to end her 43-day hunger strike and will be deported from Israel to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, an Israeli official said.

Palestinian prisoner ends hunger strike, to be deported to Gaza


Jack Osbourne went wedding ring shopping over the weekend and said it was the most ``adult thing'' he'd done.

Jack Osbourne goes wedding ring shopping


HOMELESS flood victims said last night that they don't know where they are going to spend their Christmas this year.

'Where are we going to spend Christmas?'


Tim Guinee is to join CBS legal drama The Good Wife in a potentially recurring role.


BC-Earns-CBS,0191 CBS falls to $12.46B 3Q loss on hefty charge Eds:


Mark Bowman of MLB.com confirms that the Braves have acquired infielder Paul Janish from Reds in exchange for minor league right-hander Todd Redmond.

Braves acquire infielder Paul Janish from Reds


Tasmania was dismissed for 222 in their first innings late on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the MCG.


Sth African rangers kill rhino poachers Updated: 14:08, Monday February 11, 2013 Game rangers at the Kruger National Park in South Africa have killed three suspected rhino poachers in 'a full-scale fire fight', the body that manages the country's nature reserves says.


Police in Estcourt in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are trying to find the relatives of a man whose corpse was found with a bullet wound to the head a week ago.

Corpse found with bullet wound to the head


The Indian rupee lost 15 paise to Rs 50.45 per US dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange today due to appreciation of the American currency against the euro and other rivals overseas and a weak opening in the domestic equity market.

Rupee loses 15 paise vs US dollar in early trade


Cox Las Vegas announced two national initiatives in June, aimed at bridging the Digital Divide in Southern Nevada.

Cox Las Vegas announces two national initiatives


A landslide caused by heavy rain killed 17 people in Costa Rica on Thursday as President Laura Chinchilla considered declaring a national emergency to help the coffee-growing nation deal with widespread flooding.


Russian officials and lawmakers on Tuesday strongly warned Ukraine against moving to join NATO, saying its joining the alliance would cause a ``deep crisis'' in its relations with Moscow.

Russian officials warn Ukraine against joining NATO


ANGRY dog owners fighting plans to create a dog-free car parks in the New Forest packed out a protest meeting at the weekend.


A police officer was shot dead in Northern Ireland late yesterday, just hours after Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the killing of two British soldiers would not derail the peace process.

Police officer shot dead in Northern Ireland


Lady Gaga has posted a photo of herself with Grace Jones through her Little Monsters website.

Lady Gaga posts photo of herself with Grace Jones


Apple received more than 1 million pre-orders for the iPhone 4S in a single day, 67% more than for the previous version of the device.

Apple received more than 1 million pre-orders for iPhone 4S in a day


Hundreds of mourners have gathered for the funeral of a British soldier killed while on foot patrol in Afghanistan.

Hundreds gather for funeral of soldier killed in Afghanistan


Towson students, professors and administrators held a march for unity through campus on Tuesday evening.

Towson university students hold march for unity


Myanmar opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi was unexpectedly allowed to speak to diplomats at her internationally condemned trial Wednesday and expressed hope for ``better days'' in the future.


`` The Whitman poem in question begins: ''I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear.


Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a teenage girl was allegedly approached by a man in the Hunter Valley area yesterday afternoon.

Police appealing for witnesses after teenage girl approached --


Polycom, Pleasanton, Calif., has been assigned a patent developed by Kenneth T. Faubel, Dunstable, Mass., and Jonathan P. Steer, Nashua, NH, for a ``videoconferencing network adapter detection using STUN protocol.''

Polycom assigned patent for videoconferencing network adapter detection using STUN protocol


Two Bartlesville police officers appeared in court Thursday on charges of assault and battery.

Two Bartlesville officers charged with assault


The First Congregational Church will host a St. Patrick's Day dinner with entertainment at 5 pm on March 17.

First Congregational church hosts St. Patrick's Day dinner


Parents of students who attend the Victoria Town All-age School in Manchester, are to benefit from computer courses, to be offered at the school by the HEART Trust/National Training Agency.

Parents to benefit from computer courses


A parent may consent to a warrantless police search of his or her child's bedroom, even if the minor is present and objects, the First District Court of Appeal ruled Friday.

Parent may consent to search of child's bedroom--


The Osseo School District is closing two elementary schools Thursday and is looking at other cost saving ideas.


Consumers battling rising inflation and high interest costs can look forward to better times next year.

Consumers can look forward to better times


After its most recent term, the Upshur County grand jury has indicted 29 people of a variety of charges.

Upshur County grand jury indicts 29 on a variety of charges


A set of railroad crossings in Terre Haute gets a makeover.


Starbucks VIA Ready Brew adds iced coffee to its line of instant brews starting this week.


Jaya Bachchan, Samajwadi Party MP said on Wednesday that she will not quit Rajya Sabha by herself.

Jaya Bachchan says - she will not quit Rajya Sabha


Apple is expected to unveil an updated line of iPods next week, aiming to boost demand for the music players, the Wall Street Journal reported.


Pirates attacked a tanker in the Gulf of Aden on Saturday, and NATO forces called to the rescue detained seven Somalis behind the assault and freed 20 Yemenese fisherman being held hostage on another hijacked boat.


Ball State offensive tackle Robert Brewster has a little extra motivation for this week's NFL scouting combine.

Ball State ot Brewster has extra motivation


England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke has indicated that Kevin Pietersen and his men will be back in India for next week`s Test series, insisting he would not let terrorists dictate cricket.


A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found in a field in Berkshire.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after body found in field


Toronto council is breaking the law by failing to appoint an ombudsman, insists Ontario's Ombudsman Andre Marin.


SHOCKWAVES were sent around Blackpool today after the Pleasure Beach announced it is to charge a £20 entrance fee.

Pleasure Beach to charge £20 entrance fee


Spaniard Manuel Beltran of the Liquigas team has tested positive on the Tour de France, race organisers said on Friday.

Beltran tests positive on Tour de France


Bharti Airtel can go upto Rs 360, says Rahul Mohindar, Director of viratechindia.com.


The Crusaders have made one change from the team that beat the Bulls for Friday night's Super Rugby semifinal against the Chiefs.


Moscow will join the international Car Free Day scheduled for September 22.


Japanese share prices have plunged by almost 10% - one of the biggest losses ever - as panic-selling swept across Asian markets over the global financial crisis.


A New York recycling plant has been cited by the US Labor Department for 22 safety violations following an employee's death.

Recycling plant cited for 22 safety violations


A new tool may help neurologists predict which coma patients may be candidates for organ donation, according to a study published in the April 27, 2010, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

New tool may help neurologists predict candidates for organ donation


FAA on June 5 will open new East Coast routes over the ocean in an effort to save money, reduce delays and help the environment.


Military aircraft flights that were suspended following the June 12 crash of a Su-25 ground attack plane in the Hrodna region were resumed on Thursday.


FENTON, MO -A Fenton woman has died from injuries suffered in the New Year's Eve tornado.

Woman dies from injuries suffered in New Year's Eve tornado


LECHLADE suffered a heavy defeat on the first day of the new West of England Glos/Wilts Division season.


Band students at Abilene High School and Abilene Middle School sold 3,500 tubs of three-pound cookie dough -- a record amount.


― A wildfire is sending smoke and haze over the southern part of Suffolk and threatening a patch of young pines.

Wildfire sends smoke, haze over part of Suffolk


With rumours of Kimi Raikkonen returning to Formula 1 with Renault circulating, six-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb has urged him to stay where he is.


HICKORY A ``help'' message scrawled on a fogged-up truck window helped save a Hickory man from alleged carjackers, the Hickory Daily Record reports.

'Help' scrawled on truck's window saves Hickory man


Former Miss India-Earth Amruta Patki, who is making her screen debut, fainted after giving her bikini shot.


DEL MAR, Calif. One lucky man won more than $1 million Wednesday at the Del Mar Racetrack.

Man wins over $1 million at Del Mar Racetrack


A Google expert has said that Google's pull out from China is a warning of 'general threat' to the internet and people's freedom.

Google pull out a warning of 'general threat' to the internet:


Young Broadcasting, the New York television station operator, filed Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy late last week.


Three British soldiers were killed when a bomb struck their Land Rover in southern Afghanistan.


Malin Akerman drinking a Given cocktail at Polar Lounge in The Marcel at Gramercy in NYC.


Judgment in the Jeppestown shoot-out murder trial continues in the Johannesburg High Court today.

Judgment in Jeppestown trial continues today


It has been confirmed by South African games distributor, Megarom Interactive, that Rugby Challenge will be releasing in South Africa.

Rugby Challenge is releasing in South Africa;


Shimla, June 3 Himachal Pradesh will get 50 'rare miniature paintings' from the Delhi-based National Museum, an official said here Wednesday.

Himachal to get 50 rare miniature paintings


Independent Bank Corp. reduced its quarterly dividend in the face of a rough economy.

Independent Bank reduces quarterly dividend


Charges have been dropped against a South Side charter school teacher accused of having sex with three students after separate Cook County grand juries declined to indict her.


This morning a federal judge overruled a motion filed by Cheryl Steward's attorney to separate her trial from that of her husband, Ricky Stewart, who is charged in the connection with the shooting death of Henderson police Capt. Dennis Cagle.


Monday, October 6, 2008 4:45 PM CDT NEW YORK - Matthew Broderick will return to Broadway next spring in a revival of ``The Philanthropist,'' a comedy by English playwright Christopher Hampton.

Matthew Broderick returns to Broadway next spring


A grandmother was left petrified when she was sent a police machine gun in the post by mistake.

Grandmother sent police machine gun in post by mistake


Connor, Clark & Lunn Capital Markets Inc. today declared September 2011 cash distributions for the following funds:

Connor, Clark & Lunn Capital Markets Inc. declares distributions for funds


The Hillsborough County Health Department says a pregnant woman has died of swine flu.


KABUL, Afghanistan - Insurgents assassinated an Afghan government official and a policeman Monday in western Afghanistan, and five civilians died when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb elsewhere in the west, officials said.

Insurgents assassinate Afghan official, policeman


A permanent injunction has been approved against a Centerville businessman and his three companies, all accused of securities fraud by the Ohio Department of Commerce.

Permanent injunction approved against Centerville businessman accused of securities fraud


An SDLP working group looking at the future of the party is exploring all political options, its leader Mark Durkan insisted.


Religare, a leading financial services firm, feels that a lot of hype surrounded the vote on accounts and made it appear to be an interim budget.

Lot of hype surrounded the vote on accounts:


Beyoncé reportedly refused to walk to her car after rehearsing for President Obama's inauguration concert.


President Traian Băsescu proposes a referendum for a unicameral Parliament and a reduced number of MPs, 300 at maximum.


In the end in the US, as evidenced by the furor over passing of the Health Reform Bill, it always leads back to race.


For the second day in a row, a Northern Kentucky firefighter was hurt on the job Sunday.


Morecambe racer John McGuinness has signed for the official Honda team for the 2011 TT and says he is determined to add to his 15 event wins.

John McGuinness has signed for Honda for the 2011 TT


The latest Central Bank of Egypt statistical report issued Wednesday 7/12/2011 said that accounts of credit facilities granted by banks increased by 4.8% during July/September in fiscal year 2011/12.

Accounts of credit facilities granted by banks increased by 4.8%


Three women drowned when their boat capsized off Kahapan beach here at noon yesterday.


Prime Minister Julia Gillard has marked two years since the election with a pep talk for her Labor caucus.


Athletic Director Joe Alleva will remain at LSU, after being courted by the University of Tennessee for a position as athletic director.


The Travelodge at 1243 Lisbon St. will close Monday for renovations that will last between one and two months, motel manager Kenny Rao said.


Careful to blame only himself, a ``deeply sorry and ashamed'' Bernard Madoff pleaded guilty Thursday to pulling off what could be the biggest, most spectacular swindle Wall Street has even seen and was sent off to jail in handcuffs to the applause of his furious victims.


In a case of personal enmity, three students were seriously injured in an acid attack at a village near here, police said on Sunday, Mar 14.


NOTTINGHAM has launched a ``Boris style'' bike scheme with up to 250 cycles available to hire across the city.

Nottingham launches ``Boris style'' bike scheme with 250 cycles to hire


The RBI is expected to cut interest rates by 25 bps for revival of consumer demand, which saw an erosion due to high cost of borrowing in the last two years.


Uzbekistan has postponed the introduction of international financial accountability standards for its treasury and state budget for two years until Jan. 1, 2014, a government source told Trend on Monday.

Uzbekistan postpones introduction of international financial accountability standards


Researchers are targeting a possible new weapon in the fight against malaria, science that could also be applied in the fight against other devastating mosquito-borne illnesses, according to a Vanderbilt study published in PLOS ONE.

Researchers target possible new weapon in fight against malaria


I have been on pins and needles this week wondering what RIM has in store for us at CES this week.

What does RIM have in store for CES this week?


The wife of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Thursday that her reputation had been ``muddied'' by the media after her public demand for a divorce on grounds of infidelity plunged her husband into a major scandal.

Berlusconi's wife: my reputation has been ``muddied''


China is setting up a nationwide organ donation network to ease its heavy reliance on organ donations from executed prisoners, state media reported Wednesday.

China to ease reliance on organ donations from executed prisoners


Mammoth remains unearthed in the Jászfelsőszentgyörgy in 2007 are still being kept in storage as there are no funds to display them, writes index.hu.


Montpellier will be looking to close the gap still further on Ligue 1 leaders Bordeaux when they travel to Boulogne on Saturday.


Transporters went on an indefinite strike from Monday midnight after their talks with the government failed for the third time on Sunday.


Demi Moore uses amber light bulbs in the bedroom as she thinks they're more flattering.


FIVE-EIGHTH Jamie Soward led St George Illawarra to a drought-breaking and historic 36-12 victory over NRL premiers Melbourne at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.


ePly Services Inc., an online event registration software company based in Vancouver, has recently been named one of Conventions.net top industry suppliers for 2009.

EPly online event registration software named a Conventions.net Top industry Supplier


Cricketers and Bollywood stars will not figure in the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games and people should not have ``too much'' expectations from the event, CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi said today.

Bollywood stars not to figure in closing ceremony


A felony charge against a Jackson attorney who was accused of punching a man was dropped Monday.


Opec members are to meet in Cairo later this month for ``consultation'' on the oil market, a senior Iranian oil official said today.

Opec to meet for 'consultation' on oil market


Now Lanvin is set to join the illustrious ranks of designers to create cut-price collections for H&M.


A man charged with theft is expected to be sentenced next month by the Suva Magistrates Court.

Man charged with theft to be sentenced next month


Director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino says he considers his film scripts, which include Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, to be novels.

Quentin Tarantino: 'my scripts are novels'


US stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Tuesday as bank shares gained ahead of a report about the imminent repayment of government bailout funds.

US stocks-index futures point to higher open


Jimmie Johnson broke free on a restart three laps from the end in the Southern 500 and held on Saturday night to give Hendrick Motorsports its 200th Sprint Cup victory.

Jimmie Johnson gives Hendrick Motorsports 200th victory


The Washington Mystics announced at an event for season ticket holders that they are changing their team colors.


A Tucson man has been sentenced to eight years in prison in a deadly home invasion.

Tucson man sentenced in deadly home invasion


AUD/USD has reached the lower line of the price channel on 4-hour chart, rebound could be expected later today.

Aud/USD reaches lower line of price channel


Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt is reportedly in talks to play John Lennon in a new film biopic.

Brad Pitt to play John Lennon in new biopic?


The Virginia-based Peanut Corp. of America filed today for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in bankruptcy court in Lynchburg, Va.

Peanut Corp. of America files for bankruptcy


Turisas have announced a new lineup as they get ready to continue to tour this fall.


SANTA CLARA, Calif. Security software maker McAfee Inc. said Monday it agreed to buy network security company Secure Computing Corp. in a deal valued at $465 million.


TWO more Birmingham schools have been hit by swine flu and a city centre office worker has also contracted the illness, it was revealed today.

Two more Birmingham schools hit by swine flu


Former President George W. Bush will kick off this year's international book fair in Miami.

George W. Bush to kick off book fair in Miami


Miguel Cotto stopped a game Yuri Foreman in the ninth round Saturday night to win the WBA junior middleweight title before 20,272 fans at Yankee Stadium.

Miguel Cotto stops Yuri Foreman in ninth round to win WBA title


Students in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are facing transport problem, as hundreds of educational institutions have no proper transport facilities.


MSDSonline can now report that OSHA has adopted GHS, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.


Forward Linas Kleiza, who played four years in Denver, is taking his game to Europe.


Unlicensed software has cost European businesses over £10.2 million in 2009 as a result of legal action by the Business Software Alliance.


Minister of Education Bandula Gunawardena says the government has focused attention to give more points for sport skills of the students in issuing Z-score marks for the university entrance.

The government has focused attention to give more points for sport skills in university entrance.


Storms and power outages delayed delivery of Friday's edition of The Boerne Star, Publisher Brian Cartwright announced.

Storms, power outages delay Friday edition


A man from Chelmsford has been jailed for two years for staging an armed robbery at his place of work.


Moody's Investors Service assigned a Ba3 corporate family rating to Grupo Elektra, SAB de CV The outlook is stable.

Moody's assigns Ba3 corporate family rating to Grupo Elektra


Nigella Lawson is considering divorcing abusive husband Charles Saatchi.

Nigella to divorce husband Charles Saatchi?


Governor Donald Carcieri issued an executive order on Thursday implementing health plan design changes and employee co-pays.

Carcieri issues Executive Order implementing health plan changes


ZAMTEL yesterday unveiled its new management team that is expected to help realise the company's corporate goals and announced the completion of its optic fibre connectivity to two submarine cables.


WASHINGTON >> Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Army's flagship hospital where privates to presidents have gone for care, is closing its doors after more than a century.

Walter Reed to close after more than a century


In a series of Twitter posts, Courtney Love claims she hung out with Jessica Simpson Friday night.


MCA will draw up a blueprint to transform the party to garner more supporters and expunge any misconceptions.


London, Nov 19 British actor Daniel Radcliffe is taking dance lessons for his Broadway musical 'How To Succeed In Business'.


Actress Brittany Snow has confirmed that she will not be returning to NBC legal drama Harry's Law.

Brittany Snow will not be returning to NBC drama harry`s Law


AP Writer Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal on Tuesday proposed major cuts to transportation and local government funding as part of a leaner state budget for the next two years.

Wyo. Gov. Freudenthal proposes leaner state budget


By Sarah Kamal 'Pakistan Times' Diplomatic Correspondent Pakistan and Turkey Tuesday agreed on holding a regional summit on Afghanistan and its neighbours in November to discuss peace and security.

Pakistan, Turkey agree to hold regional summit in November


THREE Greenpeace activists were arrested at the Kusile power station's construction site in Mpumalanga yesterday after scaling a crane, Eskom said.


Nabokov hopes to return after a seven-game absence Saturday night when the slumping Sharks host the Los Angeles Kings.

Nabokov hopes to return for slumping Sharks-


The rural Gurnee man accused of child battery pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Thursday morning.

Gurnee man pleads guilty to lesser charge


Police began clearing tents from the Occupy San Francisco camp early Wednesday.

Police clearing out Occupy San Francisco


Michelle Obama will visit Appleton Friday, where she will address supporters at Lawrence University, officials announced Monday.


The Berlin Film Festival opens Thursday with martial arts spectacular ``The Grandmaster'' directed by Wong Kar-wai.

Berlin film Festival opens with 'the Grandmaster'


An Afghan teenager killed an American soldier in eastern Afghanistan by stabbing him in the neck while he played with a group of local children, officials said Monday.

Afghan teenager kills US soldier by stabbing him in the neck


ESPN reported that legendary former Georgetown coach John Thompson recently reached out to troubled former Hoyas star Allen Iverson, according to his longtime business manager, Gary Moore.

John Thompson reaches out to troubled Iverson


A man tortured his wife and shaved off her head for admonishing him not to bring prostitutes to her house.


London, Nov 26 American rapper Eminem wants to be a judge on British reality show ``The X Factor''.

Eminem wants to be a judge on 'the X Factor'


A man is beaten by two women in Over-the-Rhine after he tried to break up a fight between them.

Man beaten while trying to break up fight


State Sen. Vernon Malone, D-Wake, died today at age 78 of an apparent heart attack at his home, the Indy has learned.


Gunmen killed the supervisor of a state homicide investigators unit in Juárez on Friday morning, state officials said.

Gunmen kill supervisor of homicide investigators unit in Juárez


Ben Roethlisberger will make a statement Monday regarding the four-to-six game suspension he received Monday from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, agent Ryan Tollner told the Post-Gazette Friday.

Roethlisberger will make a statement on Monday about suspension


Cops in Williamson County are cracking down on expired and counterfeit vehicle inspection stickers.


The Bank of Korea expects the domestic financial and foreign exchange markets will stabilize as US financial authorities take emergency measures to counter financial woes.

'Domestic financial market to stabilize'


The Great Western Highway is blocked to traffic at Little Hartley for the second time this week after an accident involving a semi-trailer.

Great Western highway blocked at Little Hartley


The 82-year-old pope showed great agility two days after the accident.


After a mysterious tweet from the popstar, the rumor mill sprang into action, with fevered speculation that Rihanna might be a new face of Chanel.


Malaysians in Syria have been advised to return home as the security situation in the country is likely to worsen and endanger safety.


The Cabinet on Monday approved the government's view on the administrative reform and its executive measures, following discussions of a memorandum submitted by a Ministerial Committee formed for this purpose.

Cabinet approves government's view on the administrative reform


PART of the M1 near Portadown will close this weekend for the start of three kilometres of resurfacing work.


Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc., has announced that it will launch a new service to Ironwood, Michigan, Manistee, Michigan, and Rhinelander, Wisconsin from its Milwaukee hub, effective April 18, 2011.

Frontier Airlines to launch new services to Michigan and Wisconsin


Glenn Close talks to LA Times reporters Amy Kaufman and Jessica Gelt on the red carpet at the 2010 Emmy Awards.


BA Systems, the first Indian Enterprise Core and Edge Managed Router Manufacturer Company successfully conducted their three day channel partner training program in Mumbai.

BA Systems conducts 'channel partner training program'


EDMONTON, Alberta Nikolai Khabibulin made 39 saves to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 victory over Vancouver on Monday night, keeping the Canucks winless on the road this season.


AUSTRALIAN capital city house prices fell more than the market expected, led by big falls in Brisbane and Melbourne.


A woman has died in hospital after being hit by a branch that was sheared off a tree by a passing truck in Limerick city.


Russian mobile operator MTS has launched its services in Chechnya republic.


Plextronics Inc., a Pittsburgh-based developer of active-layer technology for printed electronic devices, has raised $12 million in new VC funding from existing shareholder The Solvay Group.


The NFL canceled its Hall of Fame game between St. Louis and Chicago on Thursday despite owners voting in favor of a tentative deal to end the lockout, pending player approval.


Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa has exercised his contract option to return to Toronto next season.


A one-vehicle rollover accident in New Concord Friday afternoon only resulted in minor injuries.

Rollover accident results in minor injuries


Concerns about a Far North teacher who this week admitted sexually abusing pupils were first raised with police 16 years ago.

Concerns over teacher raised 16 years ago


Vladimir Dyatchin of Russia and Thomas Lurz of Germany, the two men who have dominated Open Water Swimming for the past five years, are expected to continue their rivalry when the Men's Marathon Swimming event makes its Olympic Games debut at Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park on Thursday, August 21.

Vladimir Dyatchin of Russia and Thomas Lurz of Germany are expected to continue their rivalry


A construction worker from Shawano was rescued Thursday, after a large concrete block fell from a dam where he was working in Dodge County.

Construction worker rescued after concrete block falls on him


A Senegalese immigrant who claimed to be under an evil spell pleaded guilty Monday to fatally stabbing an Italian college student in her New York City apartment.

Senegalese immigrant pleads guilty to fatally stabbing Italian college student in nyc


Oil fell below USD82 a barrel in Asian trade today on forecasts that the relentless frigid weather in the United States will moderate and ease demand for heating fuel, analysts said.


Bangkok Airways cancelled all its flights in and out of Samui between 11:00 and 22:00 on Monday due to severe thunder storms hitting the island.

Bangkok Airways cancels all flights to Samui


The head of a Houma private Christian school was fired Monday afternoon after church officials discovered omissions and discrepancies on his résumé and a Kansas civil judgement that says he embezzled thousands of dollars from a former employer.


Doctors in Houston say Tejano music star Emilio Navaira is regaining consciousness after a wreck while driving his tour bus.


Tim Connolly returned to practice Tuesday after missing most of the pre-season games with a back injury.


Deano / Splash News Dina Lohan told the 20/20 news show: 'I believe that Lindsay does not drink anymore.


Bachelorette Ashley Hebert knows exactly what she's looking for in a husband -- the male version of Bachelor Brad Womack's on again off again fiancee Emily Maynard! ``Now that I'm sitting here ... I'm just looking for my Emily now,'' Ashley tells Extra.

'Bachelorette' Ashley Hebert: 'I'm looking for the male version of Emily Maynard!'


India and the United States have agreed that military strategies alone are not enough to bring lasting peace to Afghanistan, during talks between Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon with US officials in Washington, reported semi-official Press Trust of India on Tuesday.

India, US agree military strategies not enough to bring lasting peace to Afghanistan


His Majesty the King will be leaving for India today on a nine-day goodwill visit, from October 20-29.


Kazakhstan will set up a new Customer Service Centre at the Kazakh international trade seaport of Aktau late this November to simplify customs procedures, a source in Aktau port told Trend by phone on Wednesday.

Kazakh international trade seaport to simplify customs procedures


Security professionals are set to move beyond IT director control in future, as they take a more proactive approach in order to secure their organizations, according to a study from the Information Security Forum.

Security set to move beyond IT director control


Health officials say six new cases of salmonella that may be linked to three types of raw tomatoes have been confirmed in New York City.

Six new cases of salmonella confirmed in new York City


Self-centered rapper Kanye West and his flamboyant, bald girlfriend Amber Rose have officially called it quits, the couple have been dating for just over a year.


Peterson told The Associated Press he ``got a little speeding ticket. I need to be more aware of the speed I was going and not let it happen again.``


State lawmakers are considering a yearlong moratorium on new Internet caf s, a type of gaming business that operates outside of state regulations.


Shrewsbury Town have signed midfielder David McAllister on a one-month loan from Sheffield United.

Shrewsbury Town sign McAllister from Sheffield United


The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of outfielder Matt Carson from Triple-A Rochester.


TREASURY Wine Estates has been buying premium vineyards in South Australia and the Napa Valley in line with a desire to grow its high-end business.

Treasury wine Estates buying premium vineyards


Republican state Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald wants to make it a felony for anyone to sign the same recall petition multiple times.

Fitzgerald proposes making it a felony to sign same recall petition multiple times


Garden State Equality has voted to withdraw its honors of three national corporations, AT&T, KPMG and Pfizer, that serve on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry after the Chamber lobbied in favor of the ``Special Access to Discriminate'' bill.


Sachin Tendulkar is likely to go for a MRI scan after he was hit on the head by a Brett Lee bouncer during the India-Australia match in the tri-series on Sunday.

Sachin Tendulkar likely to go for MRI scan


Cultural heritage groups, including one which has queen Beatrix as its patron, have made formal protests about royal family plans to demolish two farms on their property in Wassenaar.

Heritage groups protest at royals' plans to demolish farms


Rumana Manzur, 33, a Fulbright scholar from Bangladesh completing a master's degree at UBC, was savagely beaten and blinded in Bangladesh by her husband.

Rumana Manzur beaten, blinded by husband


SYDNEY -Adam Scott won the Australian Open for his first pro victory in Australia, shooting an even-par 72 on Sunday to beat Stuart Appleby by five strokes.


Large US corporate bankruptcies have accelerated in recent weeks as the US economic slowdown claims more victims, according to industry data.

Large US corporate bankruptcies accelerate


Though not set in Nashville, the independent film Familiar Strangers does have some extensive Music City ties.

``Familiar Strangers'' has extensive Music City ties


Six Russian sailors were kidnapped off the Nigerian coast, a French oil and gas services company said on Wednesday, Oct 17, according to RIA Novosti.

Six Russian sailors kidnapped off Nigerian coast


Authorities said a Broward County student hacked into the district's computer system, accessing information about his classmates and teacher.

Broward student hacks into district's computer system


Kolkata , Feb 10 Two Chandigarh Police personnel were today arrested for alleged drunken behaviour and causing nuisance in a train, GRP sources said here.

Two Chandigarh Police personnel arrested for drunken behaviour


The Town of Pittsford will kick off its summer concert series season on Friday with Alfred St. John's Trinidad and Tobago Steelband.

Town of Pittsford kicks off its summer concert series on Friday


A Morrisville man was injured in a wreck at 6:15 am Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Mo.


A 45-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years at the Montana State Prison for an unprovoked knife attack last year in downtown Billings.


Executives from Caterpillar Inc. and leaders from the state of Texas celebrated the grand opening of Caterpillar's hydraulic excavator facility in Victoria, Texas.

Caterpillar celebrates grand opening of hydraulic excavator facility in Victoria, Texas


Hybrigenics, a bio-pharmaceutical company listed on Alternext in Paris, with a focus on research and development of new treatments against proliferative diseases, today announces the start of a phase II clinical trial of oral inecalcitol in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Hybrigenics starts phase II clinical trial of inecalcitol in chronic lymphocytic leukemia


Idaho fired football coach Robb Akey with the team 1-7 and coming off a blowout loss.


As China witnesses a transition in leadership, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said India should engage the new China confidently and constructively in a spirit of national consensus.

India should engage new China confidently:


Austrian Alpine skier Matthias Lanzinger, 27, has lost his left leg after suffering multiple fractures and severe loss of blood in a fall Sunday.

Austrian skier Lanzinger has lost his leg


Mumbai , Feb 28 Expressing concern over the declining practice of philanthropy, Maharashtra Governor SC Jamir today called for collective efforts to revive individual and collective philanthropy.

Jamir calls for efforts to revive individual philanthropy


Wachovia Corporation, the nation's fourth largest-bank, said Monday that it is leaving the wholesale mortgage lending business.

Wachovia leaves wholesale mortgage lending business


AP Jenson Button Formula One champion Jenson Button admits he has taken a pay cut to join last year's winner Lewis Hamilton at McLaren but says he made the move from Brawn for a new challenge.


Vietnam has sent 52,210 laborers to work overseas so far this year, local newspaper the Vietnam Investment Review reported Monday.

Vietnam sends 52,210 laborers overseas so far this year


Former Chunnam Dragons forward Lee Chun-soo signed a one-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, Lee's former club Feyenoord announced on its Web site Monday.


A study on the costs of obesity in California is scheduled to be released today, and Riverside County health officials plan to use the results to underscore why residents should eat healthy and increase physical activity.

Study on costs of obesity in California to be released today


Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Jamal Coombs-McDaniel, whose court case has been delayed until May 19, wants more playing time and will leave UConn to get it.


GEICO, the fastest-growing auto insurance company in the United States, has extended its marketing partnership with the NHRA.

GEICO extends marketing partnership with NHRA


Sudan and South Sudan resumed talks Tuesday in the Ethiopian capital to resolve outstanding disputes over oil, border demarcation, security and the Abyei region, negotiators said.


Galesburg High School has added baseball and softball games to its spring schedule starting today with varsity baseball.

Galesburg High School adds baseball, softball games


Malaysia's state-backed Petronas -- which received the regulatory nod from the Canadian government to buy Progress Energy Resources Corp on Dec. 7 -- is aiming to create ``thousands'' of jobs in the Canadian natural gas industry, as it pours billions of investment dollars into developing its newly-acquired assets.

Petronas aims to create thousands of jobs


A top American regulator has suggested that Libor was often ``completely made up'' and that authorities could not guarantee the rate is free of fraud.


A British woman claims she went to bed with a migraine and woke up with a French accent.


Fred Taylor, the Patriots leading rusher and the guy we all hoped would be a significant part of the December, January, and hopefully February running game, had ankle surgery today and could miss the rest of the season.

Fred Taylor has ankle surgery, could miss the rest of the season


Petrol and diesel consumption has dropped by a fifth since the start of the credit crunch, according to a new analysis by the Office of National Statistics.

Petrol and diesel consumption 'dropped by a fifth'


Kim Kardashian has admitted that she would date Justin Bieber but only if he was old enough because she definitely sees the ``swag to him''.

Kim Kardashian: 'I would date Justin Bieber'


South Africa captain Graeme Smith insists he is raring to go as the Proteas prepare for their World Cup opener against the West Indies.


US President Barack Obama has praised Senegal as a model of democracy during a joint press conference with President Macky Sall in Dakar.

Obama praises Senegal as model of democracy


The push is on to launch Space Shuttle Atlantis one more time, adding another mission before all of NASA's shuttles are retired.

Push is on to launch Space shuttle Atlantis one more time


Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe /OSCE/ will send 300 observers at the elections in Macedonia.

OSCE to send 300 observers at elections in Macedonia


Two brothers were shot dead over a water dispute Thursday in the ancestral village of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, police said.


The Senate confirmed Neal Wolin late Monday to serve as deputy Treasury Secretary.

Senate confirms Wolin as deputy Treasury Secretary


The Jersey Shore AIDS Walk 2008, a 5K to benefit The Center -- which provides services for people living with HIV and AIDS -- will be held Sunday.


Ke$ha uses some Rolling Stones style Updated: 10:04, Sunday December 30, 2012 Ke$ha's style is influenced by The Rolling Stones.


Global media tycoon Rupert Murdoch was ordered Thursday to appear before a British judicial inquiry into the activities of the British press.

Rupert Murdoch ordered to appear at British judicial inquiry


The first surge of the Santa Ana winds are expected this weekend, and city and county leaders are saying they are ready for any wildfire threat.

First surge of Santa Ana winds expected;


Vodafone Qatar has expanded its cell sites to 416 across the country.