Africa is a land of opportunity and growth ready to help the world to return to economic growth, says Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank.

Africa is 'land of opportunity', can help world return to growth --


Czech President Milos Zeman will visit Israel in October, Israeli President Shimon Peres said during his talks with Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg in Jerusalem today.

Czech President Zeman to visit Israel in October


The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that they have acquired non-import defensive lineman Alain Kashama from the Montreal Alouettes in exchange for a conditional draft pick in the CFL Canadian Draft.


Jet Airways today took disciplinary action against five more pilots after they went on mass sick leave to protest sacking of their two senior colleagues, airline sources said.

Jet Airways takes action against five more pilots


Bank lending to Irish households and businesses continues to fall on a yearly basis, according to figures released by the Central Bank.

Irish Bank lending continuing to fall on yearly basis


Apple on Tuesday released Security Update 2010-005, which is...


Jay Feaster, you could say, is on the same page as his most recent signing.


'Enough is enough' was the message for China when the Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met Indian leadership on September 8.


British footballer Ashley Cole was stunned to hear that his wife Cheryl has filed for divorce.

Ashley Cole stunned to hear Cheryl filed for divorce


A car overturned early Friday morning near 135th and Lamar in Overland Park.


Mayor-elect Dayne Walling is scheduled to be sworn in at 2 pm today at City Hall, 1101 S. Saginaw St. Walling won this week's mayoral election, defeating county Commissioner Brenda Clack with 64 percent of the vote.

Mayor-elect Dayne Walling to be sworn in


A former group home support worker was found guilty of sexually assaulting a mentally disabled woman after a judge called his defence ``completely irrational.''

Former group home worker guilty of sexually assaulting a mentally disabled woman


Aegean Marine Petroleum Network said a class action lawsuit and a separate shareholder lawsuit against the Greek marine fuel logistics company have been withdrawn.

Aegean Marine Petroleum Network says lawsuits withdrawn


In a stunning decision by former NFL running Tiki Barber, he has decided to leave his pregnant wife for his girlfriend, Traci Lynn Johnson.

Tiki Barber leaves wife for girlfriend Traci Lynn Johnson


Sterling eased versus the dollar on Friday, ahead of data which is expected to show the British economy expanding at its slowest quarterly pace in three years, backing the case for more growth boosting interest rate cuts.


Your editorial on Thursday is outrageous and borders on the immoral.


Capital Bank Financial Corp, a national bank holding company, has appointed Vincent Lichtenberger as general counsel.

Capital Bank Financial Corp appoints general counsel


An 'Iron Man' stunt gone wrong resulted in a flood of 911 calls in Jefferson City, Mo.


kSectionSeparatorToken St. Louis Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan joins Jim Rome to discuss their win over the Bills, the biggest difference on this year's Rams team and more on ``Rome'' - Weeknights 6 ET on CBS Sports Network.


Hepatitis C virus -associated liver disease continues to be the most common indication for liver transplantation in the United States accounting for nearly 50% of all liver transplants.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV)-associated liver disease after liver transplantation


``Henceforth, Sania will not remain an Indian. If she wished to play for India, she should have chosen an Indian life partner,'' he said in an editorial in the Friday edition of Shiv Sena's mouthpiece Saamna.


The fugitive owner of an illegally constructed building that collapsed and killed at least 377 people was captured by commandos as he tried to flee into India.


``You'd drive yourself crazy trying to go back over and remember where it all went wrong,'' Jets forward Andrew Ladd said.


The United States is seeking alternative supply routes for Nato troops in Afghanistan, including a tortuous overland journey from Europe, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

US seeks alternative supply routes to Afghanistan


Chris Carpenter said he has been dealing with neck stiffness for several days and missed his scheduled throw on Wednesday.


Grand Ole Opry star Ernie Ashworth, perhaps best known for his 1963 No. 1 hit, ``Talk Back Trembling Lips'', has died at the age of 80.

Grand Ole Opry star Ernie Ashworth dies at age of 80


The supply of perfectly skilled labor to industries could trigger the industrial growth rate without doing heavy capital investment.

Skilled labor to industries could trigger the industrial growth:


Courteney Cox reunited with her estranged husband David Arquette at the premiere of 'Scream 4' in Hollywood last night.

Courteney Cox reunites with Arquette at premiere


``The army has to choose between Egypt and Mubarak,'' read one banner in Tahrir Square.


Central leader of Pakistan Muslim League Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said that political stability was needed for economic progress in the country.

Political stability needed for economic progress:


Defenseman Mark Popovic returned to the Thrashers lineup Tuesday night after missing the past 27 games with a broken foot.


JPMorgan Chase is holding a job fair Thursday in Dallas, looking for about 140 mortgage banking professionals for its CentrePort Operations Center in Fort Worth.

Jpmorgan Chase holding job fair in Dallas


A worker fell 8 feet and hit his head on concrete at a Cambridge home construction site, according to organizers with Operation Head Start.

Worker falls at Cambridge home construction site


A small apartment fire Monday morning caused evacuation of a South Toledo public housing complex for the elderly, authorities said.


A KESSINGLAND man has been charged with burglary after a television was stolen from a caravan on a holiday park.


The Force beat the Waratahs 21-20, consigning the defeated team to their worst season start in 15 years.


Former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez is running for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Albuquerque-area 1st Congressional District.

Ex-mayor Martin Chavez running for Congress


YPF announced it has taken control of Metrogas, after acquiring 54.67 percent of the shares of Gas Argentino from the company British Gas.


Colombian exports grew 25.7 percent to $3.4 billion in May compared with the same month a year ago, the government said on Wednesday.

Colombian export grows 25.7 percent in May


Snoop Dogg did and preached a lot of doggy business through his songs and now when he's reincarnated as Snoop lion he's all about spreading peace.

Snoop Dogg reincarnates as Snoop Lion; is all about peace


A Rotorua barman found not guilty of date rape says he'll never cheat on his wife again.


Hero Motocorp has target of Rs 2000, says Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com.


Arcadia football legends, comprising veterans of the game, have teamed up to give back to the Arcadia community through the promotion of youth development in the area.

Arcadia football legends give back to the community


A convenience store carwash will reopen the day after an SUV crashed through the front window and continued through the right side of the building, seacoastonline.com reported.


The Glenlivet estate has won a special award for excellence from the European Landowners' Organisation in recognition of its holistic approach to land management.

Glenlivet Estate wins award for excellence


SpringSource, the company behind the Spring Portfolio, the leading enterprise Java application platform, today announced a technology partnership with GigaSpaces.

SpringSource announces partnership with GigaSpaces


Cleveland Cliffs Inc., North Amnerica's biggest producer of iron ore pellets, is buying Virginia coal miner Alpha Natural Resources Inc. for $10 billion US in cash and shares.

Cleveland Cliffs buys coal miner Alpha Natural Resources


Tom Waits is back with his first full studio album of new material in nearly 7 years.

Tom Waits is back with first album in 7 years


Rapper Yung Berg was allegedly beaten and robbed at a house party with friends in Los Angeles earlier this week, according to TMZ reports on February 24.

Rapper Yung Berg denies being beaten and robbed


ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE The White House is standing behind its auto industry adviser whose company is accused of paying more than $1 million to win a lucrative deal with the New York state pension fund.

White House stands by its auto industry adviser


Colombia's most celebrated ex-hostage says she plans to drop out of the limelight to write a book on her life.


The Beastie Boys were hit with a copyright lawsuit one day before Adam Yaunch died on Friday, it has been revealed.


The SP and BJP have a ``tacit understanding to strengthen each other'' and the two parties have also fielded candidates with this aim in mind, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said addressing election rallies in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut.


'The Hills' star Heidi Montag is said to have told her mother Darlene she wants to look like Barbie, after the latter disapproved of her cosmetic surgeries.

Heidi Montag 'wants to look like Barbie'


Health chiefs demanded the Government immediately hike tobacco taxes today after European judges ruled that state-controlled minimum pricing is illegal.

Health chiefs demand hike in tobacco taxes


They wonder what he does there day after day while the NBA lockout drags on and on and with the 2011-12 season in jeopardy.


Former Vice President Dick Cheney is doing ``amazingly well'' after undergoing heart transplant surgery at a Virginia hospital over the weekend, his longtime cardiologist said Monday.

Former vice president Dick Cheney 'doing well' after heart transplant


Three candidates for the Nicollet County District 1 Board of Commissioners seat fielded questions Monday at a public forum in St. Peter.


British cinematographer and director Jack Cardiff has died aged 94, the BBC reports.

Cinematographer, director Jack Cardiff dies


On the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, crackdown is continuing against the hoarders of sugar throughout the province and lakhs of bags of sugar have been recovered from the hoarders and strict action is being taken against the persons indulging in hoarding as per law.

Crackdown is continuing against hoarders of sugar:


Crude oil prices rose on Thursday, brushing aside further evidence of demand weakness in the US, while base metals also moved higher, Financial Times reported.


The New York Times reports that Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol after the current season.


Huawei, a global information and communications technology solutions provider, introduced the world's fastest quad-core smartphone, the Huawei Ascend D quad at the ongoing Mobile World Congress over the weekend.

Huawei introduces the world's fastest smartphone


A Salina man awoke Tuesday morning to discover his bedroom window had been broken by an unlit Molotov cocktail.

Bedroom window broken by unlit Molotov cocktail


The state Senate race between Mack Bernard and Jeff Clemens in the Florida primary is too close to call, prompting the canvassing board to review the provisional ballots.

State Senate race between Bernard, Clemens too close to call


Asst. Director of Forestry Central Range, WS Weragama said two forestry officials had been assaulted by a group of thugs who barged into their office on 4th June.


Authorities in New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and several countries are involved in trying to stop an ongoing bomb plot targeting the Unite States, ABC News reported on Friday.

Authorities involved in trying to stop ongoing bomb plot targeting the us --


Talismanic Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he wants to play in and win El Clasico against Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to play and win against Barcelona


A foreign tourist was raped and robbed on a minibus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, BBC reported on Sunday overnight.

Tourist raped and robbed on a minibus in Rio de Janeiro


Afghan detainees walk free from jail Updated: 16:18, Sunday January 6, 2013 With tears streaming down their faces, scores of suspected Afghan militants embraced waiting relatives and walked to freedom - just one sign of increasing attempts at reconciliation after 11 years of war.


A controversial dog seller was ordered to stop doing business in Indiana on Monday, following complaints concerning the health of her animals and thousands of dollars in unpaid taxes.

Dog seller ordered to stop doing business in Indiana


Ukrainian Emergencies Minister Nestor Shufrych has said that he is to give his salary to charity.

Emergencies Minister Shufrych gives up salary


With those words, Catholics around the world Wednesday started the Lenten season.


Apr 7th 2010 at 8:02PM A sky blue diamond fetched a sky high price at the Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong this week.


Wesley Snipes, aka Monroe Hutchen, was found guilty for tax evasion and was sentenced to three years in prison in Florida today on tax evasion charges after a jury found him guilty in February.

Wesley Snipes sentenced to three years in prison


Today SteelSeries, a global leader of gaming peripherals and accessories proudly announced a strategic partnership with GUNNAR Optiks, the leading manufacturer of digital performance eyewear.

SteelSeries announces strategic partnership with GUNNAR Optiks


CNN evening host Lou Dobbs, a self-described advocacy anchor known for economic nationalism and opposition to illegal immigration, has announced that he was quitting to ``pursue new opportunities''.

CNN anchor Dobbs quits to pursue 'new opportunities'


A friend says the pilot who died after suffering a heart attack at a Fort Lauderdale airport still

Pilot dies after suffering heart attack at airport


A woman who was struck by a vehicle during a melee outside a wedding had come to the defence of the driver who hit her, a jury heard Tuesday.

Woman struck by vehicle comes to defence of driver


India beat West Indies by 16 runs in their only Twenty20 International match in Port of Spain on Saturday.


Today is a historic day for Macedonia and its citizens, said Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski following the presentation of the European Commission's report on the country's progress in 2009 and the recommendation to start EU accession negotiations, Macedonian A1 television channel reports.


The soil at the Flats is contaminated with metals and other compounds left behind from its industrial past, an official from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said Friday.


One person was arrested Wednesday morning following a two-minute pursuit on the Pala Indian Reservation, but another person appeared to get away, authorities said.

One arrested in pursuit on Pala Indian Reservation


Auditions for the ``Ramona'' outdoor play will be held Saturday at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, at 27400 Ramona Bowl Road in Hemet.

Auditions for 'Ramona' to be held Saturday


Denmark faces the worst terror threat in many years with a possible attack happening at any time, officials said on Wednesday.


Jobs to go in plant closure Updated: 16:50, Thursday March 15, 2012 Another Illawarra region steel plant is to close, resulting in 56 job losses.


Sutherlin clearly was the better of the Far West League's two softball squads of Bulldogs on Wednesday, beating host North Bend 15-0 in five innings.


Subaru said Tuesday it had withdrawn from the world rally championship with the end of the 2008 season because of the global financial crisis and falling car sales.

Subaru withdraws from world rally championship


For existing jumbo mortgage borrowers, there may be obstacles to refinancing a jumbo mortgage.

Obstacles to refinancing a jumbo mortgage


An Air New Zealand plane helped locate a solo yachtsman off the New South Wales coast on Tuesday, after he set off his emergency beacon.

Air nz plane helped to locate solo yachtsman


Green Day make live return Updated: 04:59, Tuesday March 19, 2013 Green Day performed their first major live show since Billie Joe Armstrong left rehab at the South by Southwest Festival this weekend.


Taiwan plans to allow local governments to reinstate a tax on idle land held by property developers as soon as the end of this month, in the island's latest effort to rein in rising property prices, an official from the Ministry of Finance said Monday.

Taiwan to allow local governments to reinstate tax on idle land


Hollywood director John Carpenter has been hospitalized after suffering a seizure.

Director John Carpenter hospitalized after seizure


A two-car accident on North Road turned fatal on Friday as 23-year-old Genevieve Strander was killed after her Dodge Neon was hit head-on by a Mitsubishi Montero.


Jon Cryer opened up on Charlie Sheen on David Letterman's show Wednesday.


Here in Iowa, small business's have been asking for more help.


Sandhya, who is one of the heroines of the film Three Kings, was injured when she was shooting for a risky sequence near the Athirapally waterfalls.


Green building continues to gain momentum as it demonstrates numerous opportunities to improve the impacts of buildings on the environment and health.


A Ferrari 458 by Ferrari Special Projects which has been in HR Owen in London and may be Eric Clapton's -- and isn't a V12 -- caught on video.

Ferrari 458 (which may be Eric Clapton's & isn't a V12) on video


Three people were injured when two tour boats collided in Durban harbour, paramedics said on Saturday.


A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the stabbing death of another Cedar Rapids man.

Cedar Rapids man sentenced to 50 years for death


Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alfredo Marte has been suspended for 50 games for a positive test under baseball's minor league drug program.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Alfredo Marte suspended 50 games


Popstar Kesha has joined a new AIDS charity campaign called MTV/ amfAR, to raise awareness about AIDS awareness, which also features a host of celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker and Rose McGowan.


The US is constantly working at the 'highest levels' to provide direct access to India as 'quickly' as it can to David Headley, who has confessed to plotting the Mumbai attacks.

US working at 'highest levels' to provide direct access to Headley


The international Red Cross is ramping up food aid for 435,000 Somalis affected by drought and violence.

Red Cross ramps up food aid for 435,000 Somalis


Utah Attorney General Republican candidate Sean Reyes garnered widespread delegate, legal and business community endorsements, and general support at the Utah Republican State Convention last Saturday.

Utah Attorney General candidate Sean Reyes garners widespread delegate, legal & business community support


Apple finally triggered short below the $419-420 pivot this morning and is down almost 5%.

Apple (AAPL) finally triggers short below $419 pivot


Wright Express Corporation, celebrated its 25th anniversary as a leading provider of payment processing and information management services to the US commercial and government fleet industry on July 21 with a special dinner hosted by Chairman, CEO, and President Mike Dubyak for its partners and key community leaders at the Portland Country Club.

Wright Express celebrates 25th anniversary


Stanlib, the $45bn asset management arm of the Standard Bank of South Africa, has launched an Africa-focused Shariah equity fund, reported Gulf News.


THE UK is officially in recession and the economy in its worst state since 1980, according to official figures released today.


SAB Miller, the brewer, has appointed MEC to its £80m European media planning and buying account to promote brands including Peroni and Grolsch.

SAB Miller appoints MEC to £80m European media account


A loving mum who devoted her life to caring for her disabled daughter died on her first night out in two years.

Mum dies on first night out in two years


A Vigo County School Corporation bus caught fire earlier this morning in the West Terre Haute area.


Whether you love it or hate it, today is 'Take our daughters and sons to work day ' and most likely you will encounter children at the work place.

Today is 'Take our daughters and sons to work day'


White House economic advisors' predict there will be millions of new jobs in health care over the next few years.

White House economic advisors predict millions of new jobs in health care


A man was sentenced in Harrison County court Friday for allegedly fleeing from police last November.


HBO's The Newsroom premiered to an audience of 2.1 million viewers at 10 pm on Sunday, making it one of the pay cabler's top debuts in recent years.

'The Newsroom' premieres to 2.1 million viewers


Teton County public health officials have confirmed one case of norovirus and suspect other people who have reported symptoms may also have the illness.

Health officials confirm one case of norovirus


Pop singer Michael Jackson was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital today in cardiac arrest, according to various online reports.


Kanye West new single,''Power'' leaked online Friday and offer a glimpse at his much-awaited fifith album,ew.com reports.


Recreational shooters using illegal tracer bullets were the cause of a fire on the Pawnee National Grassland over the weekend.

Recreational shooters cause fire on Pawnee National Grassland


On Monday 29 October, student-led project FoodCycle cooked their first meal of the academic year.


A depleted Mohun Bagan will take on a spirited Mumbai FC in a must-win match on Saturday to keep their I-League hopes alive.


Opelika police are investigating a report of a rape of a 22-year-old woman at a residence over the weekend.

Opelika police investigate report of rape


YouTube videos are being viewed more than a billion times a day, it emerged today.

YouTube videos viewed more than a billion times a day


Turkish Deputy Premier & government spokesman Cemil Cicek said that Council of Ministers discussed amendment on several articles of Turkish Penal Code during its meeting on Monday.

Council of Ministers discusses amendment on several articles of Turkish Penal Code


KeyBanc reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of KBR in a report issued on Friday.

Keybanc reaffirms buy rating on KBR (KBR)


San Juan County sheriff's officers say a 29-year-old Tennessee man was killed in a rollover crash on NM 574 in northwestern New Mexico.


Approximately 900 Buffalo Grove homes remain without power, according to an emergency phone message sent from the Village of Buffalo Grove at 9:30 pm Wednesday.


Ted Lilly, recovering from surgery on his left shoulder, has refused a Minor League assignment from the Dodgers.

Ted Lilly refuses Minor League assignment


Manchester United were held to a draw by Danish side AaB Aalborg in their final game of Group E but progressed to the last 16 as winners.


The ICC today confirmed that Emirates Elite Panel umpire Billy Doctrove has announced his retirement from umpiring and will not be seeking an extension to his contract which expires at the end of this month.

Billy Doctrove announces retirement from umpiring


Police in New Britain are investigating an attempted kidnapping that happened Friday morning.


Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko has quit football to begin a career in politics, he said in a statement from his club Dynamo Kiev late on Friday.


Former MLB outfielder Otis Nixon arrested Former Major League outfielder Otis Nixon has been arrested on drug charges following a weekend traffic stop in suburban Atlanta.


Area residents were evacuated last week after a natural gas leak in Mathiston, an emergency official said.

Area evacuated after gas leak in Mathiston


A TEENAGER was taken to hospital on Thursday after jumping off an 8ft sea wall at Tynemouth Long Sands.


In the worst single attack on US or coalition forces in Afghanistan this year, four Marines from a unit based at Twentynine Palms, Calif., were killed by a roadside bomb Saturday, the military reported.


The fate of Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa hangs in balance as the BJP central leadership on Friday appeared unable to immediately resolve its compelling political dilemma.


Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou can expect some straight forward language when he meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday.


George Clooney is out on bail after spending the night with his father in a Washington DC jail for protesting outside the Sudanese embassy.

George Clooney out on bail after spending night in jail


Up to 100 dead snakes were found inside a Palm Bay home that is in foreclosure, officials said.


A girl who was killed Thursday walking on railroad tracks in Buffalo likely was wearing noise-canceling headphone buds and may not have heard an approaching Canadian Pacific freight train, Buffalo Police Chief Mitchell Weinzetl said today.

Girl killed on railroad tracks might not have heard approaching train


A San Francisco City College student was found not guilty of concealing a loaded firearm Thursday after it was discovered that police tampered with the crime scene, a spokeswoman for the public defender's office said.

City College student found not guilty after police tampered with crime scene


Unilever one of the worlds largest consumer products manufacturer, will take over Alberto Culver Co. for a whopping $3.7 billion.

Unilever to take over Alberto Culver for $3.7 billion


A Danish sperm donor has passed a potentially severe genetic disorder to five children after a screening test failed to catch that he had the disease, health officials said.

Danish sperm donor passes genetic disorder to five children


So when the news comes out that New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joe Morgan was arrested last weekend for DUI--it just makes you shake your head even more.

New Orleans Saints wr Joe Morgan arrested for DUI


Actress Katrina Kaif has refused Ajay Devgan' s next big project due to lack of dates.

Katrina Kaif refuses Ajay Devgan project


In a statement Tuesday, Groves said he will leave the post in August to become provost of Georgetown University.


Stephen McManus has joined Middlesbrough from Celtic, with the Scotland defender signing a three-year deal at the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday.


Home prices rose by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2012 over the preceding quarter, but were flat compared with the corresponding quarter of 2011, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported yesterday.


A Taliban suicide bomber penetrated security at the Afghan Ministry of Defense in Kabul today, killing two Afghan soldiers and wounding several aides to top Afghan officials in a gunfight before he was able to detonate his vest.

Taliban suicide bomber penetrates security at Ministry of Defense in Kabul


University tuition fees have been hiked in the UK nationwide.


Australian actor Heath Ledger may have died of natural causes, a celebrity gossip website reported on Sunday.


Another Chinese chartered plane left Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday afternoon for Urumqi, capital of China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, carrying 191 Chinese nationals stranded in the violence-hit Kyrgyz city.

Another Chinese chartered plane leaves Osh, carrying 191 nationals stranded in Kyrgyzstan


A New York man is dead after police say he was gunned down outside a southwestern Pennsylvania bar where he had been drinking with friends.


WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. An autopsy report confirms Monkees star Davy Jones died of a heart attack.

Autopsy confirms Davy Jones died of heart attack


A Cave Creek private equity firm is part of a three-armed investor group that acquired a Jacksonville, Fla., chemical plant.

Cave Creek firm part of investor group acquiring florida chemical plant


BlackBerry Bold 9700 comes with 3G connection which offers superior performance and features a compact and sophisticated design RIM launched the BlackBerry Bold smartphone 9700 in India and Argentina this week.

RIM launches the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in India and Argentina


A ghost of 2009 uprising revisits the town on Friday, when a teenager, who was battling for life after getting injured during clashes between government forces and protesters in Maisuma locality of Srinagar last year, succumbed to his injuries at his residence last night.

Ghost of 2009 uprising revisits the town, teenager succumbs


Small and medium-sized banks taking advantage of available talent have driven a small recovery in the City jobs market, says financial services recruiter Astbury Marsden.

Smaller banks drive 'recovery' in City jobs market


Police in Kentwood are searching for a person of interest in a homicide investigation.

Police searching for person of interest in homicide


The woman who owned a cat mauled by hunting dogs testified in front of the Honolulu council for stricter pig hunter regulations.

Woman testifies for stricter pig hunter regulations


Rand Paul, Republican candidate for Senate in Kentucky, will appear on NBC's Meet The Press this Sunday.

Rand Paul appearing on Meet the Press this Sunday


Mubadala and three partners have set up a financial services firm targeting the retail and small business sectors in the UAE.

Mubadala sets up financial services firm


Germany regional managed ICT services provider Bcc selected global data centre operator Equinix as its data centre partner.

Bcc selects Equinix as data centre partner


Protests by Hindu groups and a campaign to educate the youth by some Muslim organisations marked Valentine's Day in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, as many joined the celebration of love.

Protests mark Valentine's Day in Andhra Pradesh


US Senator Charles Schumer said China is retreating from a pledge to end the yuan's fixed rate to the dollar and that he plans to advance trade-sanctions legislation.

Us Senator Schumer says China retreating from pledge on yuan


John Edwards, the two-time US presidential candidate and former North Carolina senator, pleaded not guilty to charges of accepting more than $925,000 in illegal campaign contributions to hide an extramarital affair.

Ex-presidential candidate Edwards pleads not guilty to charges


A woman was found dead this morning inside of a Victorville classroom, authorities said.

Woman found dead inside Victorville classroom


The World Bank signed agreements Tuesday to lend Vietnam $620 million for infrastructure and environment projects, the lender said in a statement.

World Bank lends Vietnam $620 million for infrastructure, environment projects


An autopsy has found that a Blaine man who forgave his wife for trying to kill him has died of natural causes.

Blaine man who forgave wife died of natural causes


A momma duck and her six ducklings have been rescued from a busy Orange County freeway.

Ducks rescued from busy Orange County freeway


Technical textiles and refrigerant gases maker SRF has posted a 9% growth in net profit at Rs 37 crore for the quarter ended December '08.


A Chak Jhumra-Faisalabad-based young girl became a boy after her successful sex-changing operation in a local private hospital here at Daska city.


Fibre-based communications services provider Level 3 Communications has enhanced its data centre networking portfolio for enterprise customers.

Level 3 enhances data centre networking portfolio


Johnson & Johnson won reinstatement of more than $595 million in damages awarded in a patent fight against Medtronic and Boston Scientific over devices that prop open heart arteries after they're cleared of fat.

Johnson & Johnson wins reinstatement of more than $595 in damages in patent fight


Glenn Beck was dropped from his gig on a New York radio station due to poor ratings.

Glenn Beck dropped from New York radio station


PUM Netherlands senior experts and the Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development -Armenia signed a Memorandum of Mutual Understanding aimed at rural development.

PUM, CARD sign Memorandum of Mutual Understanding


Newsday > Sports > Baseball Alfredo Simon acquitted in shooting death Published:


A hand sanitizer meant to protect people from germs is being recalled because of bacterial contamination, Health Canada said Thursday.

Hand Sanitizer recalled due to bacterial contamination


Sean Penn has attacked celebrity culture, calling it an ``obscene disease'' as he showcased his latest film at Sundance - the largest independent film festival in the US.

Sean Penn attacks celebrity culture as 'obscene disease' at Sundance film festival


Gold futures hit a record high of Rs 31,029 per 10 grams on Thursday at the MCX as investors shifted funds to the yellow metal on global cues and a weakened dollar.

Gold futures hit record high of Rs 31,029


Sad news this morning, former Australian Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett has been found dead in his hotel room in Sydney.

Australian Idol judge Jay Dee Springbett found dead


Scottsdale-based Kona Grill will open its 19th restaurant at SanTan Village in Gilbert on June 19.


Pink and Carey Hart are renewing they wedding vows.


Indore, July 24 Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi today alleged that the BJP had exhibited negative political behaviour with its MPs waving wads of notes before the trust vote in Parliament.

BJP exhibiting negative political behaviour:


Fashion mogul Jessica Simpson appeared on ``Jimmy Kimmel Live'' to talk about her pregnancy, and revealed she has a lot of amniotic fluid, so ``whenever my water breaks it'll be like a fire hydrant!''

Jessica Simpson: 'whenever my water breaks, it'll be like a fire hydrant!'


Indian farmers seem to have hit a dead end as their food grain yields have not being going up.


The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have arrived in Abu Dhabi for a five-day state visit to the Gulf, reports BBC.

Queen arrives in Abu Dhabi for state visit


Canadians believe a person has a right to legal counsel when being interrogated by law offi-cials, a new poll shows.

Canadians believe in right to legal counsel:


Replacement fly half Aaron Cruden guided the Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand to a 33-10 victory over Wales on Saturday and extended their unbeaten streak to 20 matches.

Cruden guides All Blacks to victory over Wales


RA Vice-Premier, Minister of Regional Administration Armen Gevorgyan visited the Tavush region to inspect the renovation work on the landslide-damaged section of National Road M4, as well as the construction of a 6.3-km-long bypass road.


We all know that print is dead and so forth but, darn it, nobody can deny that today is a great day to be a newspaper.


Rupert Murdoch has said he will launch a Sunday version of his top-selling British tabloid The Sun ``very soon''.

Murdoch to launch Sunday tabloid 'very soon'


Officials at JP Morgan Chase have launched a major round of layoffs in the firm's vaunted investment banking department, axing dozens of executives in an attempt to downsize the unit amid a massive slowdown in business, CNBC has learned.

JP Morgan Chase launches major round of layoffs


In association with Ovi by Nokia, Virgin Media is installing 50Mb broadband in both the V Festival sites at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston park, Staffordshire, 21 - 22 August.

Virgin Media to install 50Mb broadband at V Festival


Oil prices rose to an intraday trading record above $112 a barrel Tuesday as the US dollar fell against the euro and crude oil shipments along one US pipeline were said to be operating below capacity.Light, sweet crude for May delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose to an intraday record of $112.80 a barrel in electronic trading by early afternoon in Europe, well above the previous trading high of $112.21 set last week.


Drug stocks were a mixed bag early Thursday as the broader market climbed ahead of a highly-anticipated meeting of the G20 member states to discuss how to tackle the on-going global economic crisis.


PTI 16 November 2009, 10:47am IST Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Monday criticised Sachin Tendulkar for his ``Mumbai for all'' remark, saying there was no need for the cricket icon to take a ``cheeky single'' and hurting the Marathi psyche by moving to the pitch of politics.

Thackeray criticises Sachin over ``Mumbai for all'' remark


The upcoming feature film ``Motherhood'' starring Uma Thurman, Minnie Driver and Anthony Edwards has joined forces with Fandango, the nation's leading movie ticketing destination, to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

``Motherhood'' has joined forces with Fandango


NEC has showcased its best in class telephony solutions to educate and empower partners through concluded a series of road shows in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata & Hyderabad.


Matt Bellamy has revealed he used to go to Italy to pick up women and even bought a home in Lake Como because he was so impressed with the ``incredible'' Italian females.


The United Steelworkers union endorsed Barack Obama for president today, which should give the Illinois senator a powerful advocate in attracting the Democratic blue-collar workers his campaign has been courting.

Steelworkers union endorses Obama for president


A Japanese whaling boat has intentionally rammed two protests ships in waters near Antarctica, according to an anti-whaling activist group.


Pirates shot dead four US hostages on a private yacht on Tuesday, the deadliest incident involving Americans kidnapped for ransom in the increasingly dangerous waters off Somalia.

Pirates shoot dead four American hostages:


Rip Curl launched the trailer video for its new iPhone/iPad surfing game to the official Rip Curl YouTube Channel.

Rip Curl launches trailer video for its new iPhone/iPad surfing game


BURNDY's YSCM type HYLINK seamless copper parallel splice connectors are now cULus listed for grounding and bonding per Underwriters Laboratories 467 and rated for direct burial in earth and concrete.

YSCM parallel splices cULus listed for grounding and bonding


Crosby, Stills and Nash will add another item to their long list of accomplishments when they play their music with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

Crosby, Stills and Nash to play their music with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis


India's second largest mobile service provider Reliance has deactivated 36,000 SIM in Jammu for fear of misuse by terrorists.

Reliance deactivates 36,000 SIM in Jammu for fear of misuse


A 62-year-old employee of a London credit counselling agency has been charged with theft.


CRIMINALS given a community service sentence at court will be used to help clean up areas of the Earlesfield next week.

Criminals will help clean up the Earlesfield


2013-05-18T18:11:59Z 2013-05-18T20:16:40Z Parking fees fight at Calif. state beaches heat upThe Associated Press The Associated Press 13 hours ago


Rangers have confirmed striker Kyle Lafferty has been suspended for two weeks amid reports of a dispute with manager Ally McCoist.


Mortgage rates seem to be creeping down at last as the Abbey has become the second large lender to announce small rate reductions this week.


MUDER, DACOITY and rape are heinous crimes and the nature of accusation and evidence against an accused be examined by courts before granting bail, the Indian apex court has said in a judgement.

Murder, DACOITY and rape are heinous crimes


Harvard is planning to build a new basketball arena by 2022 and also renovate the nation's oldest football stadium.

Harvard plans to build new basketball arena


NEW APPROACHES ARE needed to respond to intravenous drug users in Dublin city centre, with high levels of poly drug use being noted by experts working in the field.

New approaches needed to respond to intravenous drug users


Italy, which has maintained a low profile in Malaysia, is keen to foster closer ties with Malaysia which is seen as an ``ideal partner''.

Italy keen to foster closer ties with Malaysia


Starbucks unveiled a new corporate logo Wednesday, dropping the words ``Starbucks'' and ``coffee'' that are wrapped around its green siren, or the twin-tailed mermaid seen on its coffee cups.


In a significant victory for public health, a federal judge in Kentucky today upheld most key provisions of the new law giving the US Food and Drug Administration the power to regulate tobacco products.

Federal judge upholds key provisions of new law, gives FDA the power to regulate tobacco products


EUR/USD seems unable to hold gains and s quickly approaching to daily lows, still trading quite choppy, and despite Wall Street remains positive in the day.


A gunman held up a Speedway gas station convenience store of Ohio 741 at Alex-Bell Road just before midnight Sunday, March 8, according to Maj. John DiPietro of the Miami Twp.

Gunman holds up Speedway convenience store


COMEDIENNE Catherine Tate made the first move on Take That's Jason Orange, it has been claimed.

Catherine Tate made first move on Take That's Jason Orange


State-owned oil companies today hiked jet fuel prices for the second time this month, raising rates by a steep two per cent with effect from midnight tonight.


Lions flyhalf Butch James been suspended for four weeks after being found guilty of dangerous play.


Some may call that nosey but it is actually valuable information to see how your finances and spending stack up in comparison to your friends and neighbors and the ``average Joe.''


WORCESTER Warriors' Josh Matavesi will appear at an RFU disciplinary hearing tomorrow after being cited following Sunday's Premiership match at Saracens.

Worcester Warriors player Josh Matavesi cited


Kara, who is currently starring in Strictly Come Dancing, told Fabulous: ``I'll be honest. I've felt suicidal,''


Russia ended its decade-long military crackdown in Chechnya yesterday, claiming stability had returned to a territory torn apart by two wars since the collapse of communism.


Longtime couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have taken out a marriage license.

Beyonce & Jay-Z take out marriage license


State Treasurer Ben Westlund, an independent spirit in Oregon politics and a passionate advocate of health care reform, died Sunday of lung cancer.


Abu Dhabi is all set to host its first Tweeter festival next week as increasingly people are becoming media savvy and getting involved in online social networking.

Abu Dhabi to host first Tweeter festival next week


After holding extensive raids on 66 construction sites on Tuesday and Wednesday, Estonian Tax and Customs Board stated that nearly a quarter of construction workers in Estonia receive unreported wages, National Broadcasting reports.

A quarter of construction workers in Estonia receive unreported wages


The high court today ruled that the Federal Reserve will be required to disclose their records of bank bailouts that took place during the 2008 credit crisis.

High court rules that the Federal Reserve must disclose records from bailouts


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi met Rajnath Singh in New Delhi as the Bharatiya Janata Party President congratulated him for the party's strong performance in all six seats in the Gujarat by-polls on Wednesday.


Presumptive president-elect Sen. Benigno ``Noynoy'' Aquino III is considering Boy Abunda for a post in his administration, reported GMA News.tv today, May 31.

Sen. Noynoy Aquino is considering Boy Abunda for a post in his administration


Native leaders, including former national grand chief Ovide Mercredi, are in Ottawa this week lobbying for a speedy end to a flood settlement lawsuit that is mired in secrecy and 20 years of delays.

Native leaders lobby for speedy end to flood lawsuit


Metropolitan Opera soprano and Broadway singer Dolores Wilson has died in New Jersey at age 82.

Met Opera singer Dolores Wilson dies in NJ at 82


DARLINGTON, SC Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition Saturday night as NASCAR's least popular driver overcame a pit-road penalty and several scrapes with the wall to win at Darlington Raceway.


Tornadoes caused havoc in the US state of Oklahoma yesterday, turning homes in a trailer park into splinters and rubble and sending frightened residents scurrying for shelter.


A neighborhood Halloween tradition will continue this weekend, in the Town of Tonawanda.


A teenage girl who went missing from her home in Greater Manchester has been found safe and well.


95% of export in Azerbaijan during January-June, 2012 belonged to state sector.

95% of export in Azerbaijan belongs to state sector


A Deeside haulier has been stripped of his vehicle operating licence for a decade after being convicted of fraud.


The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday said it warned Procter & Gamble Co. for unlawfully marketing two Vicks cold products.

FDA warns Procter & Gamble over Vicks cold products


After a great start in the Champions League against Milan, Anderlecht managed to take home 3 points from Zulte-Waregem.

Anderlecht take 3 points at Zulte Waregem


Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has missed his second straight preseason game with an apparent case of the flu.

Phil Jackson misses second preseason game with flu


At least 15 people have been injured in clashes between anarchists and Golden Dawn supporters in Athens on Sunday evening, the local radio Skai reported.

At least 15 people injured in clashes between anarchists and Golden Dawn supporters in Athens


TORONTO -Dario Franchitti won the Honda Indy on the street course in Toronto on Sunday, easily holding off Penske drivers Ryan Briscoe and Will Power on a late restart for his third win of the season.


Rapper Fat Joe has split from his wife of 17 years.


SOME restaurants and takeaways in the North East have been found to be using dirty cleaning cloths.

Restaurants found to be using dirty cloths


Bollywood actors and directors paid rich tribute to ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh, describing his death as the loss of a 'true legend'.


A sex offender who assaulted a Norfolk Regional Center security guard will face felony charges of assault.


The US oil and natural gas rotary rig count for the week ending Friday was unchanged at 1,864, which was down 121 from 1,985 the same week a year ago, Baker Hughes said in its weekly report.


Former Lt. Gov. John Wilder has been hospitalized since last week with pneumonia but his family says he's doing better and should be home soon.

Rep. John Wilder hospitalized with pneumonia


Police and counter terrorism officers have arrived at cheltenham magistrates court.

Police arrive at cheltenham magistrates court


``There was a time when there was a Taliban government in Afghanistan and Pakistan felt comfortable with that. But today, we do not want the Taliban to take over Afghanistan,'' he said in an interview.

We do not want the Taliban to take over Afghanistan:


Eritrean pirates on Monday released the 60 Yemeni fishermen who were hijacked earlier this week with six fishing boats in the Yemeni territorial waters in the Red sea, Interior Ministry has said in statement.

Eritrean pirates release 60 Yemeni fishermen


A shocking disclosure was made in the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet last week that Pakistan had become the most expensive country in the South Asian region after the highest rise in the prices of essential food items and the ``highest inflationary pressure'' compared to its neighbours like India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and others.

Pakistan becomes most expensive country in s asia


A prisoner in the UK is being allowed to father a baby from behind bars, following a decision based on human rights laws.


The Idaho Department of Finance today, July 9, 2010, reported a record revenue for fiscal year 2010.

Idaho Department of Finance reports record revenues


``I did the duty assigned to me as a spy. I was paid Rs 400 as salary... I went to serve the country. But after my arrest in 1974, successive governments did nothing for my family,'' said Kashmir.


Washington, Nov 13 Maintaining that the US cannot be expected to be inside Afghanistan forever, the White House today said the Afghan plan, likely to be announced by President Barack Obama would include an exit strategy.


The demand to set up engineering colleges has come down in the country, Nagaraj, head of the department of civil engineering, Shridevi College of Engineering and Technology, Tumkur, has said.

'Demand for engineering colleges has come down'


Cuba has replaced its education minister in the first Cabinet change since Raul Castro assumed the presidency two months ago, the official newspaper announced Tuesday.


Daniel Radcliffe has refuted reports that he will strip in the next Harry Potter flick.

Radcliffe to strip in next Harry Potter flick?


``No development can be at the cost of rights because it is a fundamental right.

No development can be at the cost of rights:


A Guernseyman serving in the Royal Marines has been honoured for his outstanding bravery in Afghanistan.

Guernseyman honoured for bravery in Afghanistan


Deutsche Bank downgraded Tiffany & Co. today, warning the stock is ``priced to perfection.''


Tulisa partied with Max George just days after he confirmed his engagement to 'Coronation Street' actress Michelle Keegan was off.


Kenshin Kawakami was scratched from his scheduled start against the Tigers on Thursday night due to shoulder fatigue.

Kawakami scratched with shoulder fatigue


Dallas and Boston will play exhibition games next season in Europe, including a homecoming in Germany for Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki.

Mavs, Celtics to play exhibition games in Europe


President Bush on Thursday asked the US Congress yesterday to approve $770 million in new global food aid for the coming fiscal year, in a response to the global food crisis.

Bush asks Congress to approve $770 million in new global food aid


CubeTree, a Redwood City, Calif.-based developer of a freemium enterprise collaboration suite built on a social networking platform, has raised $8 million in Series B funding.


Australia needs to boost its place in world science research, top scientist Prof Kurt Lambeck says.


Houston elected its first openly gay mayor on Saturday in a run-off election between two Democrats.


A Buckingham County woman is selling almost everything just to save her home.

Woman sells almost everything to save home


AP Yogi Berra is missing Old-Timers Day at Yankee Stadium after taking a fall at home.

Berra misses old-Timers day after falling at home


Eurostar scrambled to get tens of thousands of passengers home for the holidays as it resumed service of high-speed trains under the English Channel on Tuesday, four days after a service shutdown caused by a hallmark of Christmastime travel:

Eurostar scrambles to get passengers home for holidays


Heather Mills, estranged wife of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney, lied about former British Prime Minister Tony Blair offering her peerage, says a media report.

Mills lied about Tony Blair offering her peerage


THREE people from the east of England have died of swine flu in the last week, it has been revealed.


To better serve business customers, Cartridge World has added printers to its eco-friendly product line of ink and toner printer cartridges.

Cartridge World adds printers to its eco-friendly product line


India will ship 500,000 tonnes of grain to Bangladesh under a bilateral deal, Union Trade Minister Anand Sharma said on Saturday.

India to ship 500,000 tonnes of grains to Bangladesh:


The Dalai Lama on Friday said he was ``always ready to go back to Tibet.''


Dutch bank ING on Tuesday agreed to pay a record $619 million fine for allegedly routing more than $1.6 billion of illicit transactions to Cuba, Iran and other countries through the United States.

ING to pay record $619 million fine over Cuba


A research team from Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine and Robert-Giffard Hospital has demonstrated that weight gain induced by the use of antipsychotic drugs--which in extreme cases can be as high as 30 kilos in only one month--can be avoided through a specially designed weight control program.

Weight gain induced by antipsychotic drugs can be avoided


Over in Johannesburg, South Africa, Russian beauty Kseniya Sukhinova has been crowned the 58th Miss World.

Russian beauty Kseniya Sukhinova crowned Miss World


BP faced waves of protests at its shareholder meeting in London on Thursday as fishermen from the US Gulf Coast complained about poor compensation for the oil spill and institutional investors claimed executive pay packets were excessive.

BP faces wave of protests at shareholder meeting


North Korea is holding more than 138,000 people in its detention facilities across the country, a private organization on North Korean human rights said Wednesday.

North Korea holds more than 138,000 people in detention facilities


Spanish banks have made a call for calm following the falls seen on the markets yesterday after the announcement of the bankruptcy of United States investment bank, Lehman Brothers.


The Housing Authority of Winchester, Connecticut, ``systematically and unlawfully'' discriminated against minorities in its administration of a federal housing subsidy program, according to a new lawsuit.

Winchester, Connecticut, 'systematically' discriminated against minorities:


A St. John's University student was charged today in connection with phoning in a bomb threat to the campus.

St. John's University student charged with phoning in bomb threat


Television pitchman Don Lapre, known for his late-night/early-morning infomercials, was found dead in his Tempe, AZ prison cell after an apparent suicide.

Tv pitchman Don Lapre is found dead in prison after apparent suicide


Output prices rose by just 0.1% between February and March and by 2% over the year - the slowest annual rate of increase since July 2007, the Office for National Statistics said.


MotoGP World Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo escaped serious injury in a spectacular crash during the first practice session for the Grand Prix of China this morning.

Lorenzo escapes serious injury in spectacular crash


One of the representatives of the Taksim Gezi Park protestors, Akpınar said Gezi Park should stay as it is and violence should be ended.

Representative says Gezi Park should stay as it is


``The stars have lost their magic in Bollywood.


The Vaishnodevi Shrine Board will hire private security for its various establishments in Jammu and Katra areas.

Vaishnodevi Shrine to hire private security


Horry County will equip some of its police officers with noise meters to better enforce the county noise ordinance.

Horry County to equip officers with noise meters


AMP Capital Investors has sold down its stake in Telecom to below 5 per cent, taking advantage of a stock price trading around its highest levels in four years.


MARION ï¿½ A Marion foster parent has been charged with five counts of criminal sexual abuse of a minor and is being held in the Williamson County Jail on a $200,000 bond, according to court records.

Marion foster parent charged with five counts of sexual abuse


The Chicago Bears agreed to terms on a two-year deal Sunday with former Seahawks center Chris Spencer.


Israel has sealed off parts of the West Bank after Thursday's gunman attack in the Israeli capital Jerusalem.


A pod of 74 pilot whales stranded themselves on a remote northern New Zealand beach--the second time in a month that a mass beaching has happened in the region, officials said Wednesday.

74 pilot whales stranded on New Zealand beach


The White House is reacting to the recent scandals involving the Benghazi attack, IRS corruption and spying on the media.


General Motors said on Thursday it will offer customers a money-back guarantee on its vehicles as the US auto giant struggles to regain consumer confidence following a bankruptcy filing.


With no relaxation in curfew in the summer capital for the past three days, the City dwellers are facing shortage of essentials and medicines.

City faces shortage of essentials, medicines


French helmer Alain Corneau, whose latest pic ``Crime d'amour'' will screen at next month's Toronto Film Festival, has died of cancer in Paris at the age of 67.


AutoMercado.com, a pioneering Spanish-language on-line automobile marketplace, will integrate operations with AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace.

AutoMercado.com integrating with AutoTrader.com


Where's Stig? sees the man in white out and about in many Top Gear-flavoured scenarios, be it on the Bonneville Salt Flats, in his secret underground lair or down at the telly studio.


AP The 33 News Investigators say an infant girl who died in a Lubbock mobile home fire was left alone when her parents visited some neighbors.

Infant girl dies in Lubbock mobile home fire


David Letterman might have just given away the ending to one of the most anticipated movies of the summer, ``The Dark Knight Rises.''

David Letterman gives away ending of 'the Dark Knight Rises'...


VALLEY CITY, ND Two Valley City men have pleaded not guilty to drug charges in an April case involving a mobile home fire.

Valley City men plead not guilty to drug charges


Japanese electronics maker Sony Corp. said it will cut 8,000 jobs, scale back investments and pull out of unprofitable businesses as part of restructuring efforts to shave 100 billion yen in costs.


Croatian oil and gas company Industrija nafte said it has discovered oil at exploratory well Deletovci-1 Zapad in the Privlaka oil field near Vinkovci, in eastern Croatia.

Croatia's ina discovers oil in Privlaka field


Australia won by 15 runs against Sri Lanka at Brisbane in the first of the three finals in the Commonwealth Bank series.

Australia wins the first finals of the Commonwealth Bank series.


Dozens of people stand in front of St. Mary's church during a candle light vigil in support of drivers' licenses for immigrants in Farmington, NM on Monday, March 7, 2011.


Australian Graeme Brown has won stage three of the Tour Down Under in the seaside town of Victor Harbor, near Adelaide, on Thursday.


A 37-year-old Lawrence Park Township woman was killed instantly Monday when she stepped into the path of a train near the Nagle Road overpass in Harborcreek Township.

Woman killed after stepping into path of train


This super cool purple Hannah Montana mixstick is the easiest way to play your favourite tunes on the go, with 1GB memory.

Hannah Montana mixstick: play your favourite tunes on the go


Olympique Marseille midfielder Joey Barton was handed a two-game suspended ban for calling Paris St Germain's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva an ``overweight ladyboy'' on Twitter, the Ligue 1 club said on Monday.

Barton handed suspended ban for ``ladyboy'' tweet


Manitoba justice officials are planning to kick a mentally ill killer out of the province because they no longer have the ability to control him.

Manitoba plans to kick mentally ill killer out of province


NickMom, the nightly TV block of programming for moms that airs on Nick Jr., has picked up three new series.


KeyBank, the main banking subsidiary of KeyCorp, said Wednesday it was awarded $50 million in special tax credits meant to encourage lending in low and moderate income areas.

KeyBank awarded $50 million in tax credits to encourage lending in low income areas


A Level 3 sex offender will be moving to north St. Cloud by next week, St. Cloud police said.

Level 3 sex offender moving to St. Cloud


Cantor, R-Va., the Republican Whip, met with Obama as part of a bipartisan meeting with congressional leaders on Capitol Hill.


President Hugo Chavez returned to Venezuela early on Monday after spending more than two months in Cuba for cancer surgery and treatment, announcing his surprise homecoming via Twitter.

Chavez returns to Venezuela after cancer surgery


A forestry worker suffered serious spinal injuries in a fall on a steep hill in the central North Island today.

Forestry worker suffers serious injuries


CNN projects that Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia will win the Senate runoff, thereby killing Democratic hopes of gaining enough seats to halt filibusters.

Cnn projects Saxby Chambliss will win Georgia Senate runoff


The Fremont Area Community Foundation has announced three new scholarships which will be available in 2010.

Fremont area community foundation announces scholarships


Norway's Thor Hushovd powered to his sixth victory on the Tour de France when he won a mass sprint to snatch the second stage on Monday.


European stock markets ended lower Tuesday, as Deutsche Bank AG fell sharply on news of a lawsuit, while the UK's main equities index bucked the negative trend to finish higher.


With most family vacations wrapping up and teen drivers back in classes, gasoline demand will wane and prices should fall after Labour Day.

Gasoline prices should fall after Labour day


At least 33 Syrian soldiers and seven Iraqis were killed on Monday as gunmen ambushed a convoy which had crossed into Iraq to escape weekend fighting, a group of Iraqi army officers said.

At least 33 Syrian soldiers killed in Iraq:


The 19th Commonwealth Games have ended in New Delhi with Australia topping the medals table, winning 74 gold medals.


A pregnant Jennifer Garner gave a ``witty, clever'' speech supporting presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama at a fundraiser on Saturday night, People reported.


Germany has imposed an asset freeze and travel ban on some senior Yemeni officials, Gulf media reports said.

Germany imposes asset freeze on Yemeni officials


Union Bank of India and United Bank of India, on Monday cut lending rates by 25-50 basis points ahead of Finance Minister P Chidambaram`s meeting with PSU bank chiefs on Tuesday, reports Business Standard.


Road access to Rockhampton, Australia was completely cut off Monday amid catastrophic flooding that has affected 200,000 people in the northeastern region of Queensland.

Rockhampton, Australia completely cut off by flooding


LAN Chile and related companies, one of the leading airline groups in Latin America reported a passenger traffic increase of 9.9% in November, according to preliminary monthly traffic statistics and punctuality indicators.

LAN reported traffic increase of 9.9% during November


Fort Worth Opera will play Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on May 20 and June 4, 2010, performed in Italian with projected English translations.


Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Monday claimed that the NDA will cross the magic figure of 272 in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections and the BJP will emerge as the single largest party.


The Met Oval will hold tryouts for its US Soccer Development Academy teams and pre-Academy teams at the Met Oval in Maspeth, Queens this month.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said India was well positioned to become a net provider of security in its immediate region in the Indian Ocean and beyond.

India well positioned to become net provider of security:


In its first public act, the newly-formed American Sikh Congressional Caucus, has strongly condemned an alleged hate crime attack against an 82-year-old Sikh man in California.

American Sikh Congressional Caucus condemns attack on Sikh man


Clearwire and Sprint have settled their differences over the price that they pay to each other to resell their respective networks' airtime, ensuring that the two continue their relationship for the duration of their long-term reselling agreement.


A plunge in housebuilding dragged activity in the UK construction industry to its lowest level for 11 years during May, figures showed today.

Activity in UK construction industry plunges to lowest level for 11 years


Microsoft has announced the new version of Windows Phone, Mango, which is said to bring over 500 new features to Microsoft's mobile OS users.


Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has maintained that last Friday car crash that took his wife's life was a mere accident, he told thousands of mourners at his home in the country's capital Harare today.


Parliament discussed the outcome of the Rio+20 summit on Tuesday evening.

Parliament discusses outcome of Rio+20 summit


VCA Northern Animal Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona has again received accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association following a regular comprehensive evaluation and assessment of its operations.

VCA Northern Animal Hospital in Arizona again receives accreditation by American Animal Hospital Association


AUSTRALIAN scientists are poised to begin radical new surgery to help breast cancer victims regrow their own breasts within months, using stem cells.

Cancer victims could breasts using stem cells


Govt slams Abetz over refugee comments Updated: 07:21, Friday March 1, 2013 Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor has accused the opposition of comparing asylum seekers with pedophiles.


The European chemicals market is estimated to be valued at EUR449 billion with Germany representing the largest chemicals market out of the 27 member states.

European chemicals market estimated to be valued at EUR449 billion


Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry had surgery on his right ankle but is expected to be ready by training camp in the fall.

Warriors' Stephen Curry has surgery on right ankle


James McAvoy is prepared to ''push'' Professor X in 'X-Men:


Roman Polanski, Oscar-winning director of ``The Pianist'' who was arrested in Zurich over a US charge of having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977, will fight extradition to the United States, his lawyer was quoted as saying on Monday.


Gerry House at WSIX announced Friday morning that the House Foundation is coming to an end on December 15 after more than 30 years.

Gerry House announces House Foundation coming to end


As most officials expected, Sen. Thomas Morahan, R-New City, Rockland County, announced today he will not seek re-election as he undergoes treatment for leukemia.


Actress Tammy Lynn Michaels states she was ``blindsided'' by Melissa Etheridge's declaring for dissolution of their California internal relationship.

Tammy Lynn Michaels 'blindsided' by Melissa Etheridge declaring


Western diplomats said today that they planned to pursue tough new UN sanctions against Iran this month, in the face of determined Chinese resistance.

Western diplomats to pursue tough UN sanctions against Iran


It is thought a ban on commercial fishing could force some fishermen off their boat.


Crude oil futures retreated under $103 a barrel on Thursday in the wake of surprise trade deficit in China, a sign of a cooling economy there.

Crude oil futures retreat under $103 a barrel


Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan told Syrian refugees on Sunday that victory for the rebels in their country was not far off and President Bashar Assad was ``losing blood'' by the day.

Tayyip Erdogan tells Syrian refugees victory 'not far off'


Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has stated that he is confident that his side will reclaim the top spot in the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery confident of reclaiming the top spot


At least one area high school wrestling coach believes Eaton is the team to beat this weekend in Bellbrook at the 14-team Southwestern Buckeye League wrestling championships.


Steven Gerrard told the court ``I was certainly in control of how I felt in my surroundings''.


A newspaper report said Spain had considered waging a war against Portugal in 1975 to stop the spread of communism.

Spain considered war against Portugal in 1975


During the past six decades, precipitation has risen across Canada, with increases especially significant in the northern Arctic climatic regions.


A Main Street property, the former home of Swezey's Jewelers, has sold for $4.34 million.

Main Street property sells for $4.34 million


PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif on Friday made it clear that PML-N will bring democratic revolution in the country to wipe off misfortune written in the fate of the country urging we are not afraid of rulers who want to stifle us with unacceptable verdicts.

PML-N will bring democratic revolution in country:


Among them was SNL's Seth Meyers, who had some pretty great fashion advice for the presidential candidates.

Seth Meyers has some fashion advice for the presidential candidates


Toronto-based gold-miner Agnico-Eagle Mines poured the first gold this week at its new Kittila mine, in Finland, and has another two operations still on the way this year, vice-chairperson and CEO Sean Boyd said on Thursday.

Agnico-Eagle pours first gold at Kittila mine


Catcher Jason Varitek exercised his $3-million US option to stay with the Boston Red Sox yesterday, choosing to remain with the team as a backup to Victor Martinez rather than become a free agent.


CHAMPIONSHIP leader Lewis Hamilton crashed his McLaren in first practice for the German Grand Prix yesterday while Michael Schumacher lapped second slowest.


Two Bogota convenience stores were burglarized during the early morning hours of April 19 in incidents two hours apart, Det.


Sleep apnea may cause a treatable form of erectile dysfunction in men.

Sleep apnea may cause erectile dysfunction


``I think Pakistan are very strong in this form of the game. We will have to be at our best. They're the world champs, so they'll be flying high on confidence. They like the slower pitches that spin a bit,'' Clarke told reporters here.


A Moscow priest who was shot down by a masked gunman last week was laid to rest at a church cemetery in the capital's west amid tight security.


A 74-year-old Portsmouth woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday in Epping.


Islamabad, Mar 13 Pakistan should put its ``own house in order'' in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks and ensure that militancy is not ``exported'' from its soil to any other country, former premier Nawaz Sharif has said.

Pak should ensure militancy not exported from its soil:


Gary Gensler today said: ``I believe that over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives were at the heart of the crisis.''

Gensler: ``OTC derivatives were at the heart of the crisis''


US carrier Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday it will be the launch customer for Boeing's new MAX airplane, with an order for 150 of the new jets.

Southwest Airlines will be launch customer for Boeing 737 MAX


Rob Kardashian has reportedly been charged with battery and petty theft following an alleged altercation with a photographer.

Rob Kardashian charged with battery and petty theft


A tornado swept out of the sea and hit the beachfront neighborhood in New York on Saturday, hurling debris in the air and knocking out power.

Tornado sweeps out beachfront neighborhood in nyc


Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer had shoulder surgery yesterday to repair a broken bone after a fall from his bicycle, the court said.

Justice Breyer has surgery after fall from bicycle


GrameenPhone, the leading cell phone operator in the country, has become the title sponsor for the tri-nation women's cricket tournament that begins Friday at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra.

Grameenphone becomes title sponsor of tri-nation women's cricket


New Delhi, March 4 Big Cinemas, a subsidiary of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, is offering free movies to all women on International Women's Day Monday.

Big Cinemas offers free movies on International women's Day


European shares briefly turned negative on Monday afternoon, after Wall Street fell as investors digested downbeat earnings statements from Verizon Communications and Aetna.

EUROPE shares turn negative as Wall Street falls


INDONESIA has issued permits to import 500,000 tonnes of raw sugar for delivery from July to September, an official at the industry ministry said on Tuesday.

Indonesia issues permits to import 500,000 tonnes of raw sugar


Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy is expected to be out of action for at least six weeks after he pulled his hamstring during the international friendly game against Brazil on Friday.

Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy is expected to be out of action for six weeks


The new BMW 520d has been launched in India and can be ordered at BMW dealerships across India.


``There's no question that the economy is the key issue in this election,'' said the deputy leader of the federal Liberals during a tour of Cementation's maintenance repair facility on Legault Street in North Bay.

``The economy is the key issue in this election''


It has been reported that a consortium of South Korean and Indian companies is to invest $5.6 billion in producing natural gas in Burma for export by pipeline to China.

South Korean and Indian companies to invest us$5.6 billion in producing natural gas in Burma


Raikkonen focuses on title challenge Updated: 05:57, Friday May 10, 2013 Kimi Raikkonen is confident he can fight for the Formula One title this season.


Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is delighted to be back in the international fold, and has also backed the call-up of Davide Somma.


Taylor has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital to treat congestive heart failure, the latest in a long history of serious medical problems.

Elizabeth Taylor treated for congestive heart failure


In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court decided Kirtsaeng v. Wiley & Sons this morning, overturning a decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Supreme Court decides Kirtsaeng v. Wiley:


Chicago Bears quaterback Jay Cutler is engaged to Kristin Cavallari, his girlfriend of less than a year.

Chicago Bears' Jay Cutler engaged to Kristin Cavallari


ARCADIA, Calif. -Santa Anita Park canceled races Saturday after heavy overnight rain soaked a synthetic track that has had drainage problems since its installation last summer.

Santa Anita cancels races after heavy rain


All of the primary hedge fund strategies posted positive performance in July, the second consecutive positive month for many hedge funds, with the HFRI Fund Weighted Index returning 1.05%.

Primary hedge Fund strategies post positive performance in July


Tuesday Tyler County commissioners banned fireworks with sticks or missiles and those with rocket-like fins.


A substance found in breast milk can kill cancer cells, reveal studies carried out by researchers at Lund Univ. and the Univ. of Gothenburg, both in Sweden.

Substance in breast milk kills cancer cells


After announcing its intention back in August 2011, Simplyhealth has completed its acquisition of Groupama Healthcare.

Simplyhealth completes acquisition of Groupama Healthcare


A Plainfield man died Friday after shooting himself during a police chase in Henry County.

Man dies after shooting himself during chase


A MAN who beat and drowned a kitten in Silloth has been jailed for 10 weeks.


Inventro launches a new discussion that teaches entrepreneurs the importance of business ethics when starting a business.

Inventro - the importance of business ethics when starting a business


Speculation is rampant that the main furniture market showroom buildings in Las Vegas and High Point could soon merge under a single owner, a Charlotte commercial real estate firm with close ties to the furniture industry has told its clients, according to Furniture Today, a trade publication.

Showrooms could merge under single owner


Khartoum/Juba - Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir vowed on Wednesday to ``liberate'' South Sudan from its ruling party, a sharp escalation of rhetoric after fierce border clashes that edged the African neighbours closer to all-out war.


Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that India is not providing details about Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit who was allegedly involved in Samjhota express bombings in 2007, which killed at least 68 people.

India not providing details on Samjhota:


Vandals cause over $50,000 in damage to construction equipment at Weiser State Forest in Dauphin County.

Vandals cause $50,000 in damage at Weiser State Forest


Martin Freeman of 'The Good Night' fame is set to play Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit', and director Peter Jackson believes it is a role he was born to play.

Martin Freeman set to play Bilbo in 'the Hobbit'


India has taken up with Myanmar reports of China having a maritime 'base' in the strategic Coco islands near the Andamans islands but was told there is no movement of the Chinese Navy in the area, a top Naval officer said today.

India takes up with Myanmar reports of China 'base' in Coco islands


The church will give the house, at 701 N. Greene St., to a new owner at no charge.


The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says one personwas killed when a train hit a farm tractor near Pocasset in GradyCounty.


Two Customs officials working at the Mumbai international airport were transferred on Tuesday for failing to detect various smuggling attempts made on the night of October 25.


A male skateboarder was flown by medical helicopter to a Cincinnati hospital Wednesday afternoon around 4 pm from Yager Stadium on the Miami University campus.

Skateboarder flown to hospital from Miami campus


It's a tired old cliche, but a week is a long time in football and it has felt a little bit longer for anyone who doesn't like tedious war of words.


Disney has announced it will be closing LucasArts, the game development and publishing company started by George Lucas.


Rebecca Adlington inspired youngsters from her home town as she claimed the bronze medal in the 400m freestyle.

Adlington inspires youngsters after bronze medal


Rapper Nicki Minaj who owns a range of nail polish and a shade of MAC lipstick now wants to be an author.


``The Sensex rose 6.9 points to 17,569.5 while the Nifty rose to 5,289.4, up by 5.2 points or 0.1%. The Sensex has supports at 17,450 and 17,280 and resistances at 17,700 and 17,910. The Nifty has supports at 5,250 and 5,220 and resistances at 5,320 and 5,360.``


The growers of Hyderabad took out a protest rally against the acute irrigation water shortage in Chang Sub-Division Branch of Taluka Chambar on Sunday.

Growers protest against acute irrigation water shortage


``Indian stock market is likely to remain volatile. Q312 results are about to out and it is likely that the market may decide its course according to the declared figures by different companies of all the sectors. Geopolitical tensions in Iran will have a impact on the share prices of the Indian Oil and gas companies. Moreover, international markets issues remain one of the major factor in deciding the course of the markets. The Indian currency movement is also one of the important thing needed to be closely watched,`` said Microsec Research.


A Salinas homicide victim donated his organs this week at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to help save the life of another, family members said.


``Brendan Nelson has my complete support as he has the support of the party room,'' Mr Turnbull told Sky News yesterday afternoon.


After living, traveling and working all over the world, Janine Turner's heart will always be in Texas.


Global life insurance premiums are expected to grow by 3 percent in 2013, buoyed by the robust resurgence of the emerging Asian nations after the financial crisis.

Global life insurance premiums to grow in 2013


A former postal worker in upstate New York has been arrested for tossing mail.

Postal worker arrested for tossing out mail


Reddy, who launched his book 'Global Crisis, Recession and Uneven Recovery', said the Indian MFIs are ``worse than In fact, MFIs are worse than moneylenders and rather require more stringent regulations.


Scottish soccer champions Rangers went into administration on Tuesday after running into financial problems, the 140-year-old club effectively surrendering the league title to Glasgow rivals Celtic as they fight for their future.

Scottish champions Rangers go into administration


With a tax-levy increase of 3.43 percent, the proposed Newcomb Central School budget exceeds the state tax cap.


Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Michael Phelps occupied gold medals of Women's 50m freestyle and Men's 200m Individual Medley respectively at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Michael Phelps occupy gold medals --


Legendary entertainer Carol Burnett comes to DPAC, the new Durham Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 2, 2011, for Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett:


The ICLIF Leadership and Governance Centre will soon launch Leading Voices, a new thought leadership platform for experts, leaders and top executives to share, exchange and learn from one another's insights, thinking and experiences - ICLIF.org.


An unpublished manuscript by Charlotte Bronte, which is valued at up to £300,000, is to be sold at auction.

Unpublished Charlotte Bronte manuscript auctioned


A man was robbed at gunpoint Thursday south of the UC Berkeley campus, police say.

Man robbed at gunpoint south of UC Berkeley campus


Confederation of Indian Industry has revealed it plans for developing new industry clusters in Amritsar and Mohali districts as part of its cluster development initiative, reports Economic Times.

Cii to develop industry clusters in Amritsar, Mohali


Public health officials are reminding Whatcom County residents that previously scheduled mass vaccination clinics for the H1N1 flu, including two this week in Ferndale and Lynden, have been canceled.


India and China resumed their long drawn out border talks Monday in the Indian capital New Delhi after it hit a roadblock late last year.


Crossgate Inc., the global expert in business-to-business integration, has announced a global reseller agreement with SAP AG, through which SAP will resell Crossgate's B2B engine and associated partner profiles under the name SAP® Information Interchange application by Crossgate.

Crossgate announces global reseller agreement with SAP;


The global crisis has cost 30 million jobs around the world, International Monetary Fund director-general Dominique Strauss-Kahn said Monday, opening a human development forum in Morocco.


Alton police are investigating a murder/suicide that occurred on the 500 block of West St. Francis Street around 5:30 Sunday afternoon.


The judiciary must ensure an immediate justice to the people in the country, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said while addressing in the Judicial Academy in Lahore on Saturday.

Judiciary must ensure immediate justice:


You Me At Six have announced details of a new single featuring Chiddy Bang, which they have described as something they did ``for a laugh''.

You Me At Six announce new single with Chiddy Bang


IncrediMail Ltd., a digital media company that builds downloadable personal productivity consumer products, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Smilebox Inc., a US consumer focused photo sharing and social expression company.


Texas Rangers demolished Baltimore Orioles 14-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland on Monday, May 7 in the opening game of their four match series of the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season.

Texas Rangers demolish Baltimore Orioles 14-3 --


SUCCESSFUL ex-militants of the first batch of 2, 000 trainees at the Obubra Camp in Cross River State have received their certificates of graduation after completing a two-week training programme.

Successful ex-militants receive certificates


Oklahoma exports hit a record above $5 billion in 2008, fueled by a weak dollar and strong demand in the oil industry.


Srei is planning to launch a $500 million international infrastructure fund, in which the company is looking to rope in international investors.


A can of pepper spray was found Tuesday, Sept. 30, near a local Islamic mosque evacuated Friday after a girl inside was sprayed with a chemical irritant.


ABU DHABI // Four boys accused of raping and robbing a Filipino man told a court this morning that he willingly offered them money for sex.


Pakistan has proposed peaceful solution of Kashmir issue to India, saying it is an important issue between the two countries and we have serious concerns over human rights violations by Indian forces there.

Pakistan proposes peaceful solution of Kashmir issue


Prices of thoor dal, urad dal, maida and sooji went up while all other commodities ruled steady on the wholesale fooodgrain market here on Monday.


Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday the Egyptian government must ``urgently'' heed protesters pushing for reform amid the biggest rallies yet against President Hosni Mubarak.

Cameron says Egypt must 'urgently' heed protesters


South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket.

Ntini announces retirement from international cricket


Billionaire financier, Carl Icahn had a busy day today.


The Ghana Gas Company Limited has rehabilitated two bailey bridges in the Ellembele District at a total cost of about GH?570,000.

Ghana Gas company rehabilitates two bridges


Isaiah Thomas scored 19 points and No. 7 seed Washington held off a late rally to beat 10th-seeded Georgia 68-65 on Friday night in the second round of the East regional.

Isaiah Thomas, Washington hold off Georgia 68-65


DP World, the world's third-largest port operator, sold its 25 percent stake in container terminal Vostochnaya Stevedoring to Russia's Global Ports Investment for $230 million, the Dubai-based firm said Monday.


On the second day of the NATO summit in Bucharest, French President Nicolas Sarkozy indicated he intends to have France rejoin NATO's military command, which it quit in 1966, and said he will make a formal decision by the end of the year.

France mulls rejoining NATO military command


Huma Abedin reportedly left the country for work as the Anthony Weiner scandal widened.

Huma Abedin leaves country as Weiner scandal widens


Authorities say a flock of wild turkeys caused a Nebraska man to crash his motorcycle in southwest Iowa.

Wild turkeys cause Neb. man to crash motorcycle in Iowa


A Las Vegas police officer shot a suspect at Russell Road and Tenaya Way after a routine traffic stop Monday afternoon.

Officer shoots at suspect after traffic stop


Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Collin La Barrie, has praised the party, saying the NDC has ``delivered'' in government on many of the promises made during the election campaign.

Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress says the NDC has ``delivered'' in government


LORIS, SC Horry County officials say a man and two grandsons have died in a mobile home fire near Loris.


Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich filed a complaint with the FCC yesterday after ABC News excluded him, fellow Democrat Mike Gravel and Republican Duncan Hunter from its prime-time debates today.


Michael Jackson is supposedly in need of a lung transplant because he is suffering from alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency, emphysema and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, his biographer has claimed.

Michael Jackson 'needs a lung transplant'


He made his season debut with seven minutes off the bench, all coming in the first quarter, before finishing with three points and three rebounds.


Demi Lovato is the latest celeb to admit that she got Punk'd on the reboot of the MTV show that Ashton Kutcher made popular a few years ago.


Lincoln police have cited a man who drove his car off a tow truck.


Jeff Allen had 14 points and 14 rebounds, and Virginia Tech rallied to beat Maryland 69-65 Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak.

Virginia Tech rallies to beat Maryland 69-65.


BP Plc, battling an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, plans to lower a containment dome down to the seabed today to collect crude spewing from a damaged well.

Bp plans to lower containment dome on to seabed today:


Global consumer goods giant Unilever is sharpening its focus on emerging markets.

Unilever sharpens focus on emerging markets


Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have split up after about a year of dating.


Six rowers have been rescued from a life raft in the North Atlantic after their boat capsized.

Six rowers rescued from life raft after boat capsizes


Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to return to acting after he ceases to be the California governor this week.


WASHINGTON - US consumer credit rose by another $5.08 billion in May, according to a Federal Reserve report on Friday that suggested a willingness to keep borrowing despite a tight job market.

Consumer credit rose $5.08 billion in May


Rockers Van Halen have postponed their upcoming tour of Japan after EDDIE Van Halen underwent emergency surgery for a digestive disease.

Van Halen - Eddie Van Halen undergoes emergency surgery


The AFL-CIO has endorsed Barack Obama for president, uniting the nation's 15 million union workers behind the presumed Democratic candidate.


By Martyn HermanLONDON - Roy Hodgson has apologised to Liverpool fans after accusing them of failing to support him since he arrived to take over from Rafa Benitez.

Roy Hodgson apologises to Liverpool fans


Local students helped spread a little cheer to patient battling cancer at an Eau Claire hospital.

Local students spread cheer to patients battling cancer


Microsoft said Thursday it would bring its Office 365 and Windows Azure to China as part of the company's strategy to expand its cloud services to enterprise customers in the country.

Microsoft brings Windows Azure, Office 365 to China


Finally saying out loud what many have long sensed and/or demanded, Greg Daniels has confirmed that the next season of The Office will be its last, assuaging any lingering fears that the show was hoping to just keep going like this.

This season of the Office will be its last


A car chase from Fort Benton to Great Falls ends with the arrest of a Great Falls man.

Car chase ends with arrest of Great Falls man


A 45-year-old worker refurbishing a home at 39th and Mercier streets fell to his death Wednesday when he slipped.

Worker refurbishing home falls to his death


A person was killed in a road accident in Nawalparasi district headquarters, Parasi, on Tuesday night.


A shake-up at the top of the Audi MedCup saw the Kiwis knocked off the top spot in Barcelona by a Paul Cayard-led Artemis team as the two British boats are neck and neck for fourth.


``I am openly supporting the LGBT community and I don't feel shy about doing it.


Russell Brand has posted a naked picture of himself on Twitter, with only his new book to protect his modesty.

Russell Brand posts naked picture on Twitter


The Philadelphia Eagles made a move in an attempt to shore up their special teams, releasing former starting weakside linebacker Brian Rolle.

Philadelphia Eagles release former starting linebacker Brian Rolle


The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said its driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25 and New Year's Day, Thursday, Jan. 1.


Members of hip hop group N-Dubz are being sought by police as potential witnesses in relation to an alleged rape, it was revealed today.

Members of hip-hop group N-Dubz sought by police as 'potential witnesses to rape'


An elderly woman was in critical condition after she was shot inside her Northwest Miami-Dade home Tuesday morning.

Elderly woman in critical condition after shooting


A Niklas Moisander goal 13 minutes from time gave Finland a deserved 2-1 win over Wales on Saturday, sealing third spot for the Nordic country in World Cup European qualifying Group Four.

Moisander goal gives Finland 2-1 win over Wales


CRISIL plans to classify capital market instruments based on their complexity, to provide greater transparency for investors.

CRISIL to classify market instruments on complexity


The Boston Marathon is expanding its leadership team to keep the experience of longtime executive director Guy Morse, while transferring day-to-day operations to Tom Grilk.


Israeli troops have killed a wanted Palestinian militant in the West Bank.

Israeli troops kill wanted Palestinian militant


Stargazers keen to catch the best of an annual shooting star spectacle are being told to head to a Cambridgeshire nature reserve for the best views.


A BOOK sale at a Pershore charity shop has raised more than £700 for Acorns Children's Hospice.


Buffalo, Feb 13 New York state police say a 50-passenger commuter plane has crashed into a home in suburban Buffalo.


Tokyo, July 29 Honda Motor Co saw its net profit plunge 95.6 percent to 7.56 billion yen in the April-to-June quarter because of a global decline in auto sales, the Japanese carmaker said Wednesday.


US mobile phone chipmaking giant Qualcomm said Monday it would set up a research and development centre in South Korea to develop new technologies.

Qualcomm to set up research centre in S.Korea


Charlie Sheen will be charged with misdemeanor assault and felony menacing ahead of a court hearing on Monday, according to a new US report.


Another batch of 1221 pilgrims left Jammu for the Amarnath shrine in a fleet of 40 vehicles and escorted by security personnel.

Another batch of 1221 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath


Four Garfield County commissioner candidates have raised about $62,440 for their campaigns as of early September, according to state campaign finance reports.

Commissioner candidates have raised about $62,440


Authorities say the they received a report around 6:41 pm Saturday that a snowmobiler had fallen through the ice on the St. Croix River east of Pine City, about four miles north of the Soderbeck River Landing.

Another snowmobiler falls through ice on St. Croix River


London-based development studio Mediatonic has announced that Who's That Flying!?, its latest title for PlayStation Portable Minis, will be available to purchase and download from the PlayStation Store from Tuesday 12th October 2010.


Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura colleges have been taken off probation, returning them to full accreditation.

Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura colleges taken off probation


Russia and Ukraine are resuming cooperation in the aircraft industry.


Rolls-Royce said it would buy out partner Goodrich Corp in its engine controls joint venture, gaining full ownership of its fuel pumps and metering units business.


The Japanese stock market was trading flat on Friday despite the overnight positive Wall Street lead and a drop in the price of crude oil.


New Delhi, Aug 31 The government is likely to incentivise the use of smart metres at homes, enabling users to monitor their power consumptions in real time and save on electricity bills by over 15 percent, officials said.

Government may incentivise use of ``smart'' metres


Intelligent desktop virtualisation solutions outfit Virtual Computer has launched a global partner programme.

Virtual Computer launches partner programme


Defense Department officials say the American boat captain held by Somali pirates tried to escape but was recaptured.

Captain tries to escape but is recaptured


Newsweek, the struggling current events magazine, has merged with the website Cats That Look Like Hitler to form a new media entity called ``Cats That Look Like Hitler Just Merged With Newsweek, Inc.''

Newsweek merges with Cats That Look Like Hitler


Musicians Josh Groban, Wynton Marsalis and Linda Ronstadt pressed Congress on Tuesday for more public funding for the arts to help sustain programs during the nation's economic slump.Marsalis said it's critical for the nation to reevaluate its priorities during the financial crisis to ensure the best aspects of US culture aren't lost to younger generations because of scarce funding.

Groban, Marsalis, press Congress for arts funding


More than 10,000 people moved into the city of Smyrna between 2000 and 2010, according to figures released Thursday by the US Census Bureau.

More than 10,000 people move to Smyrna since 2000


CLEARWATER, Fla. ― A 44-year-old woman has died after being dragged and trapped under an SUV that crashed through the window of a Clearwater building.

Woman dies after being dragged, trapped under SUV


A Cayuga County man admits to killing his father.


Eight terrorists are planning attacks on security forces and former ministers in Punjab to avenge the death of Lal Masjid khateeb Abdul Rashid Ghazi, according to a notification issued by the inspector general of Punjab Police.

``Terrorists planning attacks in Punjab''


The University of Maine baseball team swept a doubleheader from Lehigh on Sunday afternoon.

Baseball sweeps doubleheader from Lehigh


A Houston woman is accused of killing her estranged husband by running over him with her car several times.


Genevac has announced a new innovation in solvent evaporation technology that enables scientists to pool and productively concentrate large volume sample fractions directly into a single standard sample vial.

Genevac announces new innovation in solvent evaporation


A senior Yemeni intelligence officer has been shot dead in the capital, Sana'a, the latest in a series of assassinations targeting high-ranking officers and politicians, APA reports quoting Press TV.

Senior Yemeni intelligence officer shot dead in capital


Crazy popular burger restaurant Ray's Hell Burger has temporarily closed two of its locations due to a landlord dispute.


A grim-faced South Korean leader vowed Monday to make North Korea pay for any future provocations, following its deadly artillery attack on civilian areas which he called ``a crime against humanity''.


Five selected government and university hospitals will be receiving ultrasound machines for rheumatology services to enhance the level of treatment and provide benefits to patients.

Five hospitals receive ultrasound machines for rheumatology services


Former star pitcher Roger Clemens was found not guilty of all charges in his case of alleged perjury, according to media reports late Monday.


AP reported that Royal Dutch Shell Plc has stopped selling gasoline to Iran, the latest company to cease business with a country that is increasingly targeted by US encouraged sanctions.

Royal Dutch Shell stops selling gasoline to Iran


Pirates left-hander Damaso Marte was involved in a car accident while traveling to a workout Tuesday but did not suffer any significant injuries.


The trade deficit in the US was probably little changed in June from the previous month as the global recovery cooled, economists said before a report today.

Trade deficit in US was probably little changed in June


Beijing, Oct 24 Festival of India in China, an over six-month event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of China-India ties, closed Sunday in Chengdu city, capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.


New numbers show a drop in new home foreclosure notices but it may be too early to celebrate.


Alert) Corporation, a company focused solely on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, has announced today that Otto Group, the world's largest mail-order business, is expanding and enhancing its Teradata platform to an active data warehouse.

Otto Group expanding Teradata platform to active data warehouse


Not only are celebrities and celebrity doctors claiming that Acai fat burning pills work, but everyday people the world over say it, too.