Setton Farms leads pistachio industry with new food safety protocols that includes new production lines and a Quality Assurance Manager.

Setton Farms leads pistachio industry with new safety protocols


TAMPA, Fla. -New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte was scratched from his scheduled start in a minor league game Saturday because of back spasms.

Yankees' Andy Pettitte scratched from start because of back spasms


Israeli forces killed three Palestinian militants in the northern Gaza Strip and the Israeli military said they were trying to plant explosives near a border fence when they were attacked.

Israeli forces kill three militants in Gaza Strip


Claude Nobs, the founder and general manager of the Montreux Jazz Festival, whose passion for music and artistry introduced generations of legendary musicians to international audiences on the Swiss stage, has died.

Montreux Jazz festival founder Claude Nobs dies


The sci-fi thriller Super 8 opened at the number one spot at the North American box office last weekend, as estimates showed the film grossing US$37 million in projected three-day sales.


About 40 ROHR members in Bindura have fled their homes to mountains and surrounding areas following attacks and arrests by state agents and Zanu PF militia.

ROHR members in Bindura flee their homes to the mountains


Rajasthan Royals' speedster S Sreesanth, who was arrested in suspicion of being involved in spot-fixing during Indian Premier League 2013 was released from Tihar Jail on Tuesday.


Berkeley police shot and injured a suspect who opened fire on them Friday night, police said.

Berkeley police shoot, injure suspect who opened fire on them


Volunteers with Texas Equusearch are preparing for their fifth day of searching for missing 3-year-old Caylee Anthony.

Volunteers prepare for fifth day of searching


Politics and Prose, DCs iconic independent bookstore, has found a buyer.


Pakistan armed forces have killed 21 terrorists in Orakzai Agency, sources told SAMAA on Wednesday.


Work stoppages picked up in the June quarter after being particularly low in the first three months of the year.


Jon Gosselin has got rid of his kids dogs Shoka and Nala and blames Kate.


Former President Jimmy Carter says he'll endorse Democrat Barack Obama after the polls close on the final primaries.

Former President Jimmy Carter says he will endorse Obama


The nationalisation of mines in South Africa is going to happen, ANC Youth League president Julius Malema said yesterday.


Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire and his wife Alexis are expecting their fourth child together this spring.

Amar'e Stoudemire and wife Alexis expecting fourth child


Kendra Wilkinson claims that she had sex on a jet ski.


IP Group's portfolio has remained stable since the end of June despite volatility in financial markets.


Clay Buchholz pitched four-plus innings Sunday night in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket.


Two Russian astronauts, Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Skripochka will conduct a spacewalk on Monday, a spokesman for Russia's mission control center said, AFP reported.

Two Russian astronauts to conduct spacewalk


It must be a big pencil factory indeed since it includes most mainstream economists and daily newspaper columnists.


Southern African states have agreed to hold a special summit on Zimbabwe in an effort to end a row over a power-sharing pact between President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.


Veteran actor Johnny Delgado passed away on Thursday after a long battle with a lymphoma.


A research team has developed a new method that converts cellulose into chemical feedstock for fuels and plastic.

Method to convert cellulose into chemical feedstock for fuels, plastic


The Libyan stalemate continued Saturday despite two months of conflict, as both Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill questioned the mission and a congressional deadline on military action in Libya loomed.


Four State Parole agents recently started work at the Santa Cruz police station as part of a new arrangement to keep the agents in Santa Cruz County.

State Parole agents start work at Santa Cruz police station


Polish pay TV operator Cyfrowy Polsat is adding four new thematic channels to its line-up.


The online retail surge is creating new opportunities in the fulfillment sector with Australian logistics provider eStore announcing 288% growth in 2010.

E-commerce logistics provider eStore announces 288% growth


AN International Energy Agency operative has claimed the European debt crisis will put pressure on the advance of renewable power systems, creating more opportunities for gas.

Europe crisis to create opportunities for gas


A Bagley, Minn., man was injured in a one-vehicle rollover early Monday morning three miles south of Bagley.


Cardinal Sean O'Malley celebrated Mass at his Titular Church Santa Maria Della Vittoria Sunday morning.

Cardinal Sean O'Malley celebrates Mass Sunday morning


Hungarian industrial output rebounded 0.8% in August following July's 0.2% loss, the Hungarian Central Statistical Office reported on Wednesday.On an annualized basis, industrial production in the country fell 1.2% in seasonally terms, up from July's 1.8% decline.

Hungarian industrial output rebounds 0.8% in August


Vanderhoof residents should prepare for no power early tomorrow morning.

Vanderhoof residents prepare for no power


A curator at a zoo in North Carolina says an elephant on loan from Edmonton's Valley Zoo has a boyfriend, a couple of gal pals and is doing very well.

Elephant on loan has boyfriend, gal pals


Swine flu panic has struck Bhatkal town with the death of baby who died in Manipal, Kasturba Hospital on Wednesday.


Seven women will compete for the title of Ms. Senior Golden Years 2010 during festivities at the Saddle West Hotel and Casino June 12.


Bundesliga club Augsburg has signed Estonia defender Ragnar Klavan from Dutch team AZ Alkmaar.

Augsburg signs Estonia defender Ragnar Klavan


Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was cleared Tuesday to return to the lineup after missing six games with an apparent concussion.


Spanish utility Iberdrola has invested EUR550m in extending and improving its electricity grid in Spain in 2011.

Iberdrola invested EUR550m to improve electricity grid in Spain


Industrial prices and raw materials prices both fell in September as a result of falling petroleum values, Statistics Canada said Thursday.

Industrial and raw material prices fall in September


Russian gas supplies to Armenia were halted Friday by a pipeline break in Georgia, Georgia's energy minister said.

Gas supplies to Armenia halted by pipeline break


Ford Motor Co. posted its fifth straight quarterly profit on Friday as its popular cars and trucks continued to draw buyers from rivals in a slowly recovering US market.


A United Nations helicopter crashed Monday in eastern Nepal, and a rescue team is trying to reach the mountainous site to aid any survivors, police said.


A deal that will see Jennifer Lopez return as a judge on American Idol has reportedly been finalised.

Jennifer Lopez to return to 'American Idol'


Wall Street giant Lehman Brothers, a 158-year-old investment bank that was undermined by bad bets on real estate, has announced that it will file for bankruptcy.


Eurozone annual inflation turned positive in November after staying in the negative territory for five straight months.

Newseurozone annual inflation turns positive in November


A Halifax Regional Police officer has been charged with assault in connection with an alleged incident in Lower Vaughan.

Halifax Police officer charged with assault


Ideon, a division of Williams-Labadie, LLC and part of the Publicis Communications Group network, announced today two new appointments in its Event Planning Department.


The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State, is pleased to announce the winners of the Canada Revenue Agency YouTube video contest called ``Underground Economy:

Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn announces the winners of the YouTube video contest


DANVILLE, Calif. Spain's Beatriz Recari won the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour title, overcoming soggy conditions and a late bogey for a one-stroke victory over France's Gwladys Nocera.

Beatriz Recari wins CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge


Tesco has seen sales growth slow over the third quarter to 2%, admitting the global economic slowdown is affecting the business.


Google has agreed to sell its 3D modeling platform SketchUp to Trimble Navigation for an undisclosed sum, the companies announced on Thursday.

Google sells 3D modeling platform SketchUp to Trimble Navigation


Tasmanian Labor MP Dick Adams says Prime Minister Julia Gillard has a credibility issue with some voters.


Sania Mirza feels that she has an even chance of winning the women's doubles final at the French Open along with Elena Vesnina.


Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi is believed to have fled the capital Tripoli as protesters continue to defy a bloody crackdown by his death squads.

Muammar Gaddafi flees Tripoli as protesters continue to defy crackdown


As he spoke in Chicago, he thanked everyone who cast a ballot ``whether you voted for the first time, or waited in line for a very long time'' -- then he quickly added, in an evident ad lib, ``by the way we have to fix that.''


Kentucky students in kindergarten through sixth grade have a chance to win $1,500 toward college in a competition sponsored by the Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust.

Kentucky students have chance to win $1,500 for college


Doctors say former first lady Barbara Bush is recovering today after 2 1/2-hour heart surgery to replace her aortic valve.

Barbara Bush recovering after heart surgery


High Point University will celebrate Arbor Day at 3 pm on April 15 at David Hayworth University Park.

High Point University to celebrate Arbor Day


Ivory Coast said Thursday it plans to boost oil drilling by year's end to become a major regional producer.


Former GOP Rep. JD Hayworth told the Arizona Daily Star that he will be challenging Arizona Sen. John McCain in the Republican primary -- one day after announcing he was quitting his conservative talk radio show.


A Bandon man was rescued from high water on Arago-Fishtrap Road west of Myrtle Point/Coquille at about 12:39 am on March 31.


TAIWANESE banks can start yuan transactions via correspondent banks as long as the island's local authorities approve, Yang Yi, spokesman for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, said today.

Taiwanese banks can start yuan transactions


Bahrain's parliamentary delegation returned to Bahrain today after taking part in the Arab Parliament's 3rd session at the Arab League's headquarters, in Cairo, from April 18 to 21.

Bahrain's parliamentary delegation returns


Bad News Brown eliminates Roddy Piper from the 1990 Royal Rumble Match, starting a brawl.


A mortar shell fired from the northern Gaza Strip exploded in an open area near the border fence, not far from a kibbutz in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council.


An investigation has started into a major blaze at a scrapyard in Colchester which engulfed 50 scrap cars.

Investigation starts into blaze which engulfed 50 scrap cars


Marco Belinelli hits OT winner for Bulls Kevin Durant scored a career-high 52 points, including the go-ahead basket with 16.5 seconds left in overtime, as the Thunder beat the Mavericks, 117-114, last night in Dallas.


One of the key pieces of advice is that 'travel insurance is a must for gap year travellers'.

'Travel insurance is a must for gap year travellers'


Four studies published in the journal Retrovirology yesterday, challenge the mouse virus link to chronic fatigue syndrome theory, following US imposing a ban on those suffering from the energy sapping illness from donating blood.

Four studies challenge mouse virus link to chronic fatigue syndrome


Heikru Hidongba, the traditional boat race festival of Manipur was celebrated at the Thangapat of Sagolband Bijoygovinda on Wednesday amidst cheerful crowd.


An Underwood man pled guilty to vehicular homicide Tuesday, the charge resulting from a wreck that killed his wife.

Underwood man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide


Energy company, Hess Corp. reported on Monday that it has agreed to sell its stake in Samara-Nafta.

Hess to sell stake in Samara Nafta (hes)


Faun or fawn, man or woman, human or other - ambiguity is at the heart of Sonsherée Giles' ``Was It a Dream I Loved,'' which the Oakland artist collective This Sweet Nothing performs this weekend at the Fox Theater.


Riga, May 5 A Baltic cruise ship with 984 people on board ran aground Sunday off the north-west coast of Latvia, coast guards said.

Baltic cruise ship runs aground off Latvia


Tough talk from the Blackcaps as they stare at a massive run chase to win the second cricket test against England in Wellington.


Palestinians voted for new mayors and local councils across the West Bank on Saturday in their first elections since 2006.

Palestinians vote in first elections since 2006


A man pleaded guilty Friday to a charge connected to a traffic stop in Luzerne County.


Huaneng Power International Inc. said July 26 it had lowered the share prices for a planned private placement in Shanghai and Hong Kong because of changes in the market environment, but increased the number of shares it plans to sell, leaving the amount it will raise relatively the same.

Huaneng Power lowers share prices for private placement


``Canada condemns, in the strongest terms, the cowardly attacks perpetrated this morning in Algeria, including one against a bus transporting Algerian employees of a major Canadian company, in which 12 Algerians were killed.


An engineering student was murdered, allegedly by her husband, in a busy area here on Friday evening when she was returning home from college.

Engineering student 'murdered' by husband


Specialty chemicals company Ashland is to launch its broad-spectrum UV absorbing ingredient bemotrizinol in the US following FDA approval.

Ashland to launch UV-absorbing ingredient bemotrizinol in US


Two men in their 20s, one wearing a ski mask, robbed a north Gilroy gas station at gunpoint Monday evening, police said.


The Federal Reserve announced Friday that it will launch a much-awaited program in June to bolster commercial real-estate lending.

Fed program to bolster commercial lending


Hollywood actress Jessica Biel admits food is like a drug to her, as it acts as an energy booster for her.


With British Airways in the last week announcing requests to staff to work for free for one month stating ``a fight for survival'' leading online financial protection firm ProtectMyHoliday.com warns of possible major failures in the next 12 months as cash runs dry in the travel industry with already one of Europe's top airlines SkyEurope filing for creditors protection in the last few days after cash loans run out.

ProtectMyHoliday.com warns of major failures


State investigators cracked an auto theft ring in the Chicago-area, arresting 21 suspects who stole more than 200 luxury cars from suburban dealerships, the Illinois Secretary of State's office announced Monday.

State investigators crack auto theft ring


Two men are scheduled to be sentenced in July in two separate federal cases, according to records filed in the US District Clerk's office.


Star India and Jupiter Entertainment have entered into a joint venture to bring more south Indian audiences in their net.

Star India, Jupiter Entertainment enter into a joint venture


Saxophonist Clarence Clemons, a long-time member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and a recent Lady Gaga collaborator, has suffered a stroke.


Barbara Walters is recovering from chicken pox, more than a week after she fell and cut her temple during inauguration weekend.

Barbara Walters recovering from chicken pox


A 23-year-old Gordonsville man was charged with felony child neglect after his 2-year-old daughter was found wandering unattended in a Culpeper shopping center parking lot yesterday.


South Korea agreed to resume US beef imports that had been halted over concerns of mad cow disease, resolving a key dispute between the two countries today just hours before their leaders were to meet.

South Korea agrees to resume US beef imports


SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Tennis great Jimmy Connors has been charged with a misdemeanor for an altercation last week before a basketball game between UC Santa Barbara and top-ranked North Carolina.

Connors charged for altercation at basketball game


When the space shuttle Atlantis touched down for the last time today, it landed on Michelin tires.

Space shuttle Atlantis lands -- on Michelin tires


STOCKS to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close of trade on Wednesday: up 48 cents, or 1.3 per cent, at $37.06 BHP Billiton is on track to lift its full year iron ore production after enjoying a better-than-expected result in the final three months of 2012.


The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University announces the programming lineup for its fall 2012 season, featuring pioneering new performances, classic cinema, stimulating conversation, and penetrating analysis of the 2012 election season.

Suffolk University announces the modern Theatre's fall 2012 season


and middle-income individuals, saying that the rich pay nearly half of the income tax that the country collects annually.

The rich pay nearly half of income tax collected:


Ukrainian grain exports more than doubled in the first 23 days of February compared with a month earlier, researcher ProAgro said, citing information from ports.

Ukraine grain exports more than doubled, researcher ProAgro says


The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation says 'Bruno,' the new film starring Sacha Baron Cohen, reinforces negative stereotypes and 'decreases the public's comfort with gay people'.


In the past, billionaires were all about fiendish plots to take over Jupiter with an army of flying sharks but nowadays they give their fortunes away to charity or provide the children of Britain with innocent chuckles by signing malfunctioning strikers for £50m.

Fiendish plots to take over Jupiter with an army of flying sharks


A Webster County jury has acquitted a former Fort Dodge police officer of second-degree burglary.

Jury acquits former Fort Dodge police officer


Cheryl bakes our day LOOK, Cheryl Cole's got a bun in her oven.


Selfridges unveiled its Christmas windows today with a series of festive family settings ranging from a dolls' house to an urban tower block.


Nearly half of the Christchurch pupils who enrolled in Otago schools following the magnitude-6.3 earthquake in February, have stayed in the South, Ministry of Education statistics show.


Suddenly, ``Who's your daddy?'' has become a $1.6 billion question:


Samoa have made one change to the starting line-up for this Saturday's EMC Autumn Test with Scotland in Aberdeen.


Good Leads® is the Corporate Sponsor of the North Shore Technology Council's breakfast series event entitled ``Economies at the Crossroads:


The Auckland Sikh community last night mourned the loss of an Indian security guard who was killed on his first night of work.


The number of live Thoroughbred foals produced in California has dropped by nearly 50 percent in the last five years, according to statistics released earlier this month by the Jockey Club.

Number of foals in California drops nearly 50 percent in five years


Fuji Television Network, Inc, Japan's leading commercial broadcaster, and FremantleMedia Asia, the Asian stronghold of FremantleMedia, have announced a new strategic co-development partnership focussing on supplying new television formats to Asia to maximise opportunities for business development and growth in the ever-expanding regional market.

Fuji TV, fremantle announce strategic partnership


An injury to elite bowler Sharon Koh may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for rising star Jacqueline Sijore.

Injury to Sharon may turn out to be a blessing for Jacqueline


AP Sports Writer The Indians have signed free-agent reliever Matt Capps to a minor league contract.


To survive the financial turbulence shaking the global aviation industry, British Airways and Iberia are discussing a merger.


A BLIND man from Henley has completed a 35km bike ride in memory of his son who died last year.


A 66-million year old Tyrannosaurus skeleton is set to be sold at auction for a massive £5,000,000.

Tyrannosaurus skeleton to be sold at auction


It seems that the sequel SILENT HILL 2 will start shooting early next year after the completion of Sony Screen Gems' RESIDENT EVIL:

'SILENT HILL 2' to start shooting next year


A Port Leyden man faces a felony charge for allegedly violating an order of protection, state police in Lowville said.


Leicester city council is set to provide free insulation for people who meet a certain criteria, it has emerged.


Iran has deployed ``large numbers'' of new long-range missile launchers, the country's semi-official news agency Fars reported Sunday.

Iran deploys large numbers of missile launchers


A school bus rear-ended a car on icy roads Friday morning in Ellendale.


A Fife man has admitted killing his girlfriend by repeatedly attacking her with a dog chain because he thought she was having an affair.

Fife man admits killing girlfriend with dog chain


For upholding the highest principles of the legal profession and for outstanding dedication to the welfare of others, HLS Clinical Professor Deborah Anker LL.M. '84 was recently elected to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation.

Anker elected to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation


Moore's turkey was the top seller out of four sales on Tuesday at the Sales Arena: turkey, goats, chickens and rabbits.


``The film that I have done with Shahid has come out beautifully.

Film with Shahid has come out beautifully:


Dear John, starring Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Henry Thomas, Richard Jenkins and Keith Robinson, opens in theaters Friday, February 5.

Dear John starring Channing Tatum in theaters February 5


An Albert Lea father is accused of beating his 11-year-old son with wood boards.

Albert Lea dad accused of beating son with boards


Shamrock Rovers have drawn Estonian side FC Flora Tallinn in the UEFA Champions League second round.

Shamrock Rovers draw FC Flora Tallinn in Champions League


A Chesterfield man could face 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud and other charges, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Chesterfield man pleads guilty to bank fraud


Since the implementation of the ASEAN-China Free Trade agreement, there is concern that the Kudus blacksmith industry will close down.


Two Brighton law graduates are due in a Brazilian court charged with fraudulently claiming they were robbed.

Brighton graduates due in Brazilian court


Pinal County has been working for years to modernize its zoning ordinance.

Pinal works on modernizing zoning ordinance


Police cited a Gaston County school bus driver for careless driving following a crash with students on board.

Police cite Gaston County school bus driver for careless driving


Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed the 50% budget passed by lawmakers last month, but lawmakers will be returning to Springfield later this month to possible overturn the governor's actions.


Kansas City, Mo - infoZine - Captain Robert Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announced that a sobriety checkpoint will be held in Jackson County sometime during the month of March 2011.

Sobriety checkpoint to be held in Jackson County


Priceline launched its first iPad app for making hotel room reservations, and this app is squarely targeted at travelers who place high value on location when they book their hotel rooms.


Turkish PM Erdogan said that the Turkish economy and democracy passed the test after recent developments.

Erdogan says Turkish economy, democracy passed test


Rutgers regroups to roll over Sacred Heart 88-62 Eli Carter said there was nothing different in his improved performance against Sacred Heart Monday night, other than hitting a few baskets.


Bangladesh women cricketers upset Sri Lanka by six wickets Friday in Grameenphone Women's Cricket Series.


Master coach Wayne Bennett has called for an independent body to govern the punishment of NRL players for off-field indiscretions, saying the time had come for the power to be taken out of the hands of the clubs.


Penang Deputy Chief Minister Dr P. Ramasamy has withdrawn his defamation suit against a reporter from The Star and Star Publications Bhd in connection with two articles published last year.

Ramasamy withdraws suit against the Star


Rugby Union club Sale Sharks has confirmed that it has sacked its social media executive after she described the clubs fans as ``absolute f*@kwits'' on her Facebook page.

Sale Sharks sack social media executive after she describes fans as 'absolute f*@kwits' on Facebook


Gold futures on the Comex continued to decline on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened and safe-haven demand for the yellow metal reduced as better-than-expected jobs data from the US increased hopes of improvement in job scenario in the US.


Just a quick note to let you all know that today's planned rather mammoth 14 hour PSN maintenance has been postponed.


A Tempe, Ariz. man has filed a lawsuit against LA Fitness, claiming the fitness club depleted his bank account.

Arizona man files lawsuit against LA Fitness


United States envoy George Mitchell has held crucial talks with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, After the meeting he said he would maintain intensive efforts to salvage peace negotiations with Israel.

George Mitchell holds talks with Mahmoud Abbas


A sprinkler system would not have saved the firefighters killed and injured in a Waikato coolstore explosion at the weekend, the region's fire chief says.

Sprinkler system would not have saved firefighters, fire chief says


Firefighers and rescue workers are seen at the site of France's oldest Electricite de France nuclear power station, outside the eastern French village of Fessenheim, near Colmar, September 5, 2012.

Firefighers and rescue workers are seen at the site of France's oldest nuclear power station in Fessenheim


(an error occurred while processing this directive) Veteran film maker CV Sridhar passed away today at 10 am in Chennai Malar Hospital.


Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung arrived in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, on Monday afternoon, starting the first leg of a six-day mainland visit.

KMT Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung arrives in Nanjing for mainland visit


Shots were fired into a Monroe home late Sunday in what was initially reported as a drive-by shooting.


Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain created a diplomatic flap on Friday when he told a US television network that 9/11 terrorists came from Canada.


Ford confirmed today that it will build a new police car to replace its aging Crown Victoria, which ends production in 2011.

Ford to build police car to replace the Crown vic


Business conditions have continued to fall, despite gains made in the previous month, according to the latest NAB survey.


Sky Sports have announced a new Scottish Premier League TV Deal for the next five years.

Sky Sports announces new Scottish Premier League TV deal


CIT Group, one of the largest small-business lenders in the United States, filed for bankruptcy Sunday with its board approving a ``prepackaged'' restructuring plan to shed 10 billion dollars in debt.


A veteran police detective was arrested yesterday by the FBI for assisting in a drug trafficking ring in Brooklyn, officials said.

Detective arrested for assisting in drug ring


Fruit growers from around the state will gather in Wenatchee beginning Monday for the 105th meeting of the Washington State Horticultural Association.


And one of the country's leading peace activists of the past half-century, Father Daniel Berrigan, is celebrating his 90th birthday today.

Peace activist Father Daniel Berrigan celebrates 90th birthday


Celebrities from all walks of the industry are paying tribute to the 'King of Pop'.


Freestyle wrestler Ben Askren of Hartland lost his second-round match at 74 kilograms and was eliminated from the Olympic tournament.


An Italian real estate investor has bought a majority stake in the triangular landmark Flatiron Building and plans to turn it into a luxury hotel.

Investor buys majority stake in Flatiron Building


A man died after he fell into a drainage system in Alexandra, near Sandton, on Sunday morning, said the Johannesburg emergency management services.

Man dies after falling into drainage system


Qantas has announced a new domestic fare structure which the airline says is simpler, more flexible and offers more frequent flyer benefits.


Bethel University welcomed former NFL coach Tony Dungy to campus on Tuesday, April 3, for a presentation in Benson Great Hall that was geared toward Bethel athletes as well as the university community.


Mark Webber is keen to reward his Red Bull team with a good performance after qualifying fourth for the Singapore Grand Prix.


A mild earthquake rumbled through the Bay of Fundy Tuesday morning.

Mild earthquake rumbles through Bay of Fundy


A former Harrison County councilman is challenging Surveyor Tom Bube in this year's election.


LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers will visit the Cleveland Browns, most likely at the end of next week, according to Aaron Wilson of Scout.com.

Lsu's Michael Brockers to visit Cleveland Browns


THE UK's largest housing conference will be hearing the message that Tees Valley is open for business.


In a planned move to help liquidity in the financial markets, it has been announced today that public-owned Northern Rock will increase mortgage lending by up to £14 billion over the next two years.


Ford India nearly tripled sales in February, achieving a 188 percent increase from the same time last year, driven by continued strong sales of Figo.


Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been discharged form the hospital late last night, after a 12-day stay post his abdominal surgery.

Amitabh Bachchan discharged from hospital


WASHINGTON Congress is getting ready to pass tough new aviation safety measures that were developed in response to a deadly commuter plane crash in western New York in early 2009, a key lawmaker said Wednesday.

Congress ready to pass aviation safety measures


On the eve of his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, US President Barack Obama will hold a crucial Situation Room meeting on Af-Pak possibly to decide whether to dispatch tens of thousands additional troops to the Afghanistan.

Obama to hold Situation Room meeting on Af-Pak


To Obama's credit, he recovered a bit on the potential Farrakhan debacle at the end with trying to blur the differences; but Clinton is VERY quick on her feet.


A top African Union official on Friday called for a transition in Libya that would lead to democratic elections, and a Libyan government delegation said they were ready to implement a plan laid out by the AU.

African Union calls for a transition in Libya that would lead to democratic elections


With nearly one million models sold in six years, the last Chevrolet Cobalt will roll off the production line this week.

Last Chevy Cobalt to roll off production line this week


Bangalore, Nov 25 India would launch a new communication satellite from its spaceport of Sriharikota next month to augment capacity and services in the field.

India to launch new communication satellite


An analysis of the last 6 months smartphone sales of 2010 from the Neilsen Company show that Android is dominating smartphone sales in the US.

Android dominates smartphone sales in US.


The Voyager 1 spacecraft has not yet left the solar system or reached interstellar space, Nasa scientists have clarified, amid reports that the spacecraft has exited our solar system.

Voyager 1 has not left the solar system:


For the first time, Narayana Hrudayalaya has initiated the combined cord blood repository with both public and private banking facilities.

In a first, Narayana Hrudayalaya initiates combined cord blood repository


Eagle Rock, CA-based punk outfit Majorelle is releasing their debut album ``Process Colors'' on Northeast Records.


A 25-year-old Louisiana man is facing federal charges stemming from his sexual relationship with a 14-year-old Wythe County girl he met over the Internet, police said.


Pisgah won a battle of No. 1-ranked teams and defending state champions while Brooke Crawford won a battle between ace pitchers Monday at Ider.


previous photo Gulf travellers are flocking to Asia to explore a wider range of destinations, tourism boards and travel agents say.

Gulf travellers flock to South East Asia


Crime author Cornwell wins $US51m claim Updated: 15:10, Wednesday February 20, 2013 Crime writer Patricia Cornwell has won nearly $US51 million in a lawsuit against her former financial management company and a former principal in the firm.


The management of the Radio Television of Serbia stated late today that the Avala tower, the symbol of Belgrade for many decades that was pulled down during the 1999 NATO bombing, has been fully reconstructed.


Google buys Like.com, whose visual search engine helps people match clothes and other apparel online and purchase them from retailers.

Google buys visual search engine Like.com


Asian and European markets fell sharply today -- though there is possible good news from Europe for some of Lehman's US employees.


Jacobs reported today net earnings of $109.3 million , or $0.88 per diluted share, on revenues of $3.0 billion for its second quarter of fiscal 2009 ended March 31, 2009 .

Jacobs engineering group Inc. reports earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2009


The Broad has again updated their GATK licenses.


British artist MIA finally put rumors to rest when she confirmed on Saturday that she is pregnant with her first child.


A portion of the 198 is back open following a wild overnight crash.


Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was hit in the face with an object during their Game 3 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday night.


The Daily Show with Jon Stewart has beaten both Leno and Letterman in the ratings.


A 28-year-old North Texas man has been sentenced to almost six years in prison for software piracy.


Arrears of the republican budget, as of June 1, has increased by more than 34 billion KZT.

Arrears of republican budget increased by 34 billion KZT


President Obama said he released new copies of his Hawaii birth certificate Wednesday because the flap over his birthplace threatens to overshadow the ``enormous challenges'' facing the nation.

Obama releases his Hawaii birth certificate


Lucknow July 6 A notorious criminal wanted in 13 cases in different parts of the state was killed in an encounter in Jaunpur district, a senior police official said here today.


Pope Benedict XVI used the popemobile for the first time on a Palm Sunday for his traditional outing to greet pilgrims in St Peter's Square.

Pope Benedict uses popemobile in Palm Sunday outing


A boy fell off an escalator and onto a woman at a shopping centre at Commonwealth on Thursday.


Dymocks has announced it has acquired the chocolate and nut confectioner Paton's Macadamias.

Dymocks acquires chocolate and nut confectioner


The less powerful, but still impressive, HTC One V will be arriving at Cricket Wireless on September 2nd, which, as per Cricket Wireless' business plan, will mean you can grab yourself a nice new smartphone sans contract.


The marathon at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing will begin from central Tiananmen Square, one of China's most popular tourist spots, state media said yesterday.


Swedish international forward Markus Rosenberg is to return to German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen after spending a season on loan at Spanish La Liga club Racing Santander.


A Mooresville man faces a dozen charges in connection to a series of motor vehicle thefts and break-ins.

Mooresville man facing charges in connection with thefts


Lawmakers weigh new rules for NYPD street stops New York City police stops of hundreds of thousands of people each year are in the spotlight as city lawmakers consider setting new rules for the stop-and-frisk practice and even appointing an inspector general to monitor the police department.


Versus is adding live weeknight studio shows as part of its evolution after the NBC-Comcast Corp. merger.

Versus adding live weeknight studio shows


Chinese state media says troops are rushing to plug ``extremely dangerous'' cracks in a dam upriver from an earthquake-hit city.

China says troops rush to plug cracks in dam


The Hip Hop Congress at UCLA hosted a live graffiti art demonstration in Bruin Plaza Tuesday afternoon as a part of Hip Hop Appreciation Month.

Hip Hop Congress hosts graffiti demonstration


A drug disposal event will be held on Saturday for people looking to safely dispose of unused and expired medications.


Brandon Webb had rotator cuff surgery on Wednesday, the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports.


Seattle Sounders FC has acquired US international goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann via allocation, the club announced today.


Two snowmobilers were injured in separate accidents in Schoolcraft County on Saturday, according to the Schoolcraft County Sheriff Department's Special Operations Division.

Snowmobilers injured in separate accidents


All stock market slumps are not created equal and today's market slide - following the big sell off on Wall St over night - is not nearly as worrying as the panicked freefall we saw around the world last week.


A Raleigh County man is sentenced for his part in a nightclub mugging.

Raleigh County man sentenced for mugging


Karachi, July 24 Instead of sulking over his non-inclusion in the Champions Trohy squad, paceman Shoaib Akhtar must work hard on his fitness to stake his claim in the Pakistan cricket team, says former skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq.


IBM has just released its annual list of five innovations expected to change lives in the next five years.

Five innovations expected to change lives in the next five years


It's likely that Friedrich Nietzsche had no idea he would inspire performers across the music spectrum when he coined the phrase ``What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'' back in the 19th century.

``What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'':


First M&F Corp., parent organization to Merchants & Farmers Bank, will merge with Renasant Corp., the parent to Renasant Bank, under the terms of a $119 million stock transaction, the companies announced.

First M&F Corp. to merge with Renasant Corp.


``It ain't over till it's over'' as they say; airline ticket prices are predicted to rise this year following the volcano crisis that earlier this month dealt a massive blow to the travel industry.

Airline ticket prices to rise after volcano crisis


For the third time in two months a massive jellyfish has washed ashore on Oahu.


THE Prime Minister's website has been hacked in protest over proposed reforms of internet censorship.


Brazilian state-controlled energy giant Petrobras plans to continue operating in Argentina although it may sell some assets there, CEO Maria da Graças Foster said.

Petrobras will continue to operate in Argentina but may sell some assets


The luxury-lifestyle magazine Zink, published in NYC for the past six years, has launched a Canadian edition.


Deutsche Presse Agentur reported that Taiwan's Kaohsiung Harbor plans to build a deep water container terminal to attract the world's largest container ships.

Kaohsiung Harbor to build deep water container terminal


Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man in the Auckland suburb of Hillsborough.

Police investigate suspicious death in Auckland


Catering challenge A NEWNHAM Bridge couple will be holding a major fundraising dinner for the Help for Heroes forces charity at their home on Sunday.

NEWNHAM Bridge couple holding fundraising dinner for Help for Heroes.


Google+ gets games and is hoping developers flock to its platform so it can compete better with Facebook.


Italian carmaker Fiat SpA said Tuesday it has expressed interest in buying car designer Bertone.

Fiat expressed interest in car designer Bertone


Two bodies of British hostages were handed over to British authorities in Iraq as Prime Minister Gordon Brown said yesterday his thoughts were with their families.


This time around when it played I felt like hanging my head in shame or bawling like a helpless baby.


Former Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin died early on Wednesday morning at the age of 73, a source in the political establishment said, according to RIA Novosti.


At the conclusion of the interview, Ventura encourages people who ``really want to rebel'' against the tyranny of the two party system to vote for Johnson, a former governor and Republican candidate who won the Libertarian nomination in May.

Jesse Ventura wants you to vote for Gary Johnson;


Staff and children at a Hendon junior school will show a passion for fashion at a ``nearly new'' cat walk show to raise money for its parent teachers' association.

School to show a passion for fashion on the cat walk


Indian shares turned positive on Monday afternoon, as a steep rise in Hero Honda overshadowed the otherwise weak market sentiment.


Two sailors are stranded aboard their disabled yacht in Bass Strait, off Victoria's south-west coast.

Sailors stranded on yacht in Bass Strait


Police say an officer shot and killed a man in a private home after responding to call about someone attempting suicide.

Officer shoots, kills man in private home


Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, a son of one of the most storied families in American politics, a man who knew triumph and tragedy in near-equal measure and who will be remembered as one of the most effective lawmakers in the history of the Senate, died Tuesday night, just before midnight.


India is all set to launch indigenous built cryogenic engines powered GSLV-D3 on Thursday.

India all set to launch GSLV-D3 on Thursday


A North Texas photographer was indicted on 24 charges of sexually exploiting a child and one count of possessing child pornography, attorney John M. Bales, with the Eastern District of Texas announced Thursday.

North Texas photographer indicted on 24 charges


A US trade group has suggested that Taiwan should leverage its strengths in high-tech manufacturing to position itself as a technology regional hub, as more businesses will be willing to consider Taiwan an Asia-Pacific center when there are regular direct flights across the Taiwan Strait to major cities in China.

Taiwan should position itself as technology hub:


Koc Holding informs in a filing with the Istanbul Stock Exchange that it decided to participate in the capital increase of Enerji Yatirimlari AS.

Koc Holding to participate in capital increase of Enerji Yatirimlari.


Real estate company Knight Frank has released its predictions for the UK and global housing markets in 2012.

Knight Frank releases predictions for housing-market in 2012


Salt Lake City-based Bonneville International says it is selling 17 radio stations to Minneapolis-based Hubbard Broadcasting Corp. A Bonneville news release announced the $505 million cash acquisition on Wednesday.

Bonneville International selling 17 radio stations to Hubbard Broadcasting for $505 million


Baloch Republican Army has killed five abducted officials including SHO Dera Murad Jamali on Monday and threatened that if their demands were not entertained within 24 hours, then they will kill rest of the abducted persons.

Baloch Republican Army kills five abducted officials


College students will soon be part of the police network in the city.

College students to be part of police network


E! star Giuliana Rancic will have a double mastectomy after her two publicized lumpectomies failed to remove her breast cancer.

Giuliana Rancic to have double mastectomy


An Akron man was sentenced to 211⁄2 years in prison Monday for his role in a Willowick home invasion.

Akron man sentenced in Willowick home invasion


CPP Investment Board and Northleaf Capital Partners announced today that CPPIB has committed an additional $400 million to the Canadian private equity and venture capital market.

CPP investment Board to commit additional $400 million to the Canadian private equity and venture


Sani Şener, chief executive of the company, told the British newspaper that TAV would sell a minority stake in Havaş, its fully owned ground-handling subsidiary, allowing it easily to meet debts of 144 million euros due in 2009.


Once among Pennsylvania's most powerful politicians, former state Senate Democratic Leader Robert J. Mellow has agreed to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge that includes using Senate-paid staff members to run the annual summer outings and golf tournaments that raised money for his re-election campaigns, according to federal court documents filed Thursday.

Former Sen. Mellow agrees to plead guilty to conspiracy


A Michigan flag that flew to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in 1971 is up for grabs in an online auction by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

Michigan flag Flown to moon up for auction


Police say a middle-aged Swedish woman died in hospital after getting into trouble while swimming with dolphins near Kaikoura this morning.


Government says there are only 11 Zambians holding senior management positions in Shoprite stores in the country.

Only 11 Zambians hold senior positions in Shoprite stores


If inflation levels do not come down, the Reserve Bank of India may go for a rate hike.


A California challenge to a federal abortion law that denies all federal funding through the annual health spending bill to a state that ``discriminates'' against physicians, hospitals or insurers that do not offer abortions or abortion referrals remains undecided after three years, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

California challenge to federal abortion law undecided after three years, San Francisco Chronicle reports


Princess Diana and her lover Dodi al-Fayed were unlawfully killed by the grossly negligent driving of chauffeur Henri Paul and paparazzi photographers pursuing their limousine into a Paris road tunnel in August 1997, the jury at her inquest concluded today.


Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen has apologized to Ann Romney over comments she made on CNN's ``AC360`` last night. Rosen said that Romney had ``never worked a day in her life,'' prompting outrage from political pundits. Romney responded to the comments herself on Fox News this morning, and a question about the incident was even asked at the White House daily briefing.

Hilary Rosen apologizes for Ann Romney comments


Iran said it has freed five local British embassy staff arrested on accusations of stoking post-election unrest, a move that further threatened tense ties with London and the West.


Actor Tom Cruise escaped serious injury as he kept slamming into the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai while performing the stunts.


First there were his rumblings about the Bilderberg Group, and now he thinks that Osama bin Laden is actually a CIA Agent who was working in conjunction with the Bush Administration.

Fidel Castro thinks Osama bin Laden is a CIA Agent


Technological advances mean that worldwide LED sales will top $33 billion by 2013, research has suggested.


A 75-year-old Florham Park woman died after crashing her car into a North Passaic Avenue tree in Chatham on Thursday.


``Fortinet updated its FortiWeb security appliance to harden critical Web applications containing sensitive and confidential data from identity theft, fraud and data leaks,'' writes eWeek's Fahmida Y. Rashid.


Theatre Building Chicago presents So You Think You Can Belt? a master class in the proper way to increase your belt range and improve your casting potential as a singer.

Theatre Building Chicago presents ``So you Think you can belt?''


Electronic Arts Inc. launched an online game download service called Origin on Friday, another sign that big video game publishers are betting on a future where they sell content directly to customers instead of through stores and online retailers.

Electronic Arts launches game download service


A PENSIONER was dragged to the floor and robbed of her handbag in a vicious street attack.

PENSIONER dragged to the floor and robbed


Kenny Chesney won entertainer of the year for a fourth straight time Sunday, then promptly took issue with the way the Academy of Country music awarded the honor: through fan votes.


The YWCA Monterey County recently relocated from Seaside to two buildings on Webster Street in Monterey.


Intel is acquiring Wind River Systems, developer of the VxWorks, a proprietary multicore-ready real-time operating system, and commercial-grade Linux distributions.


Authorities have seized more than 400 lbs. of marijuana and charged a woman who they say was impersonating a US Army recruiter.


Two residential buildings collapsed in southern Italy on Thursday following a big explosion caused by a gas leak, killing three people and injuring 10.

Two buildings collapse in southern Italy, killing three


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the political system is not at risk as the political parties, judiciary, business community and civil society are behind it.


Sebastian Loeb won the Acropolis Rally on Sunday to move to the top of the world championship standings.

Loeb wins Acropolis Rally to move to the top of standings


Samancor has taken three charge chrome furnaces offline in South Africa, a spokesman for the company told Metal Bulletin.

Samancor takes out three charge chrome furnaces


Social media agency Yomego has released a list of the top 50 social brands online, based on its Social Media Reputation score.

Yomego releases list of top 50 brands in social media


An unidentified body has been recovered in the Mississippi River and authorities are waiting for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.


A Dominican weightlifter who finished fifth in the Beijing Games has denied using a banned substance to improve her performance.

Dominican republic weightlifter denies using banned substance


A mature driving class, offered through the AARP Driver Safety Program, is from 8 am to 12:30 pm Aug. 22 in Classroom 4 at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital.


A meeting held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of City Nazim Maqbool Ahmed Lehri reviewed the security plan to ensure safe passage of Ashura processions in the city.

Meeting reviews security plan for Ashura processions


They are still ahead in the series 3-2, but now must worry about injuries to two of their key players.


The trade deficit shrank in February to its lowest point in four months as US exports hit a record high.

Trade deficit shrinks to lowest point in four months


Artemio Murakami hung tough with even par 70 yesterday to retain a four-shot lead over amateur Rufino Bayron at the halfway mark of the P4.63 million The Country Club Invitational Friday.


The results from the bond auction today were not as bad as feared, although yields did continue to climb.

Results from bond auction not as bad as feared


Temporary floor protection company Trio Plus is feeling The Fear this week after a host of its products were snapped up by the production crew on new channel 4 drama, The Fear.

Temporary floor protection company feeling the Fear this week


Maoists enter Indian territory, damage border pillars and unfurl Nepali flags, which remain fluttering for well over two days though neither the administration of Shravasti district in Uttar Pradesh, bordering Dang district in Nepal, where the incident took place nor the Seema Suraksha Bal personnel get any inkling of the same.

Maoists enter india, unfurl Nepali flags


SBS today launched SBS On Demand, a free video service with full episodes, films, clips and live streaming.


The 39-year-old McLean man who was struck by a train at the Clarendon Metro station last week died this morning.

McLean man struck by train last week dies


HP has launched new consulting services designed to help communications companies improve their competitiveness as they adapt to the convergence of telecom, IT and entertainment.


With no fanfare, the theatrical and polarizing men's designer Thom Browne is branching into women's wear in his signature collection.


An elderly couple, who was found dead inside their RV last weekend, both died of natural causes, according to the medical examiner.

Elderly couple both die of natural causes


Prince has auditioned a new drummer during a series of last minute shows in Minneapolis.


He was blind in one eye after besieging a French port and missing his right arm from another 18th-century naval scrap and now a newly discovered letter has shown just how much British Admiral Horatio Nelson also suffered from seasickness.

Horatio Nelson suffered from seasickness


Our diplomats are trying to meet the Azerbaijani citizens arrested in Tabriz as soon as possible, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry says.

'Our diplomats are trying to meet the Azerbaijani citizens arrested in Tabriz'


Green parliamentary group chairman and the party's former presidential candidate Pekka Haavisto says that he will not run for the Helsinki City Council in this year's municipal elections.

Former presidential candidate Pekka Haavisto not running in municipal elections


Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that it will be closing its Ferndale facility, eliminating 90 jobs.

Johnson Outdoors to close Ferndale facility, eliminate 90 jobs


West Sacramento levee improvements have begun with the goal of reaching 200-year flood protection, according to city leaders.

West Sacramento levee improvements begin


Bank of America Corp., the nation's largest lender, spent $1.18 million in the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on issues such as executive compensation, credit cards and mortgage lending practices, according to a recent disclosure report.

Bank of America spent $1.18 million in fourth quarter lobbying federal government


Pakistani security forces killed at least 40 Taliban militants when they repelled an attack on a paramilitary camp in the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border overnight, intelligence officials said on Sunday.

Pakistani forces kill 40 Taliban militants


WASHINGTON Former slugger Jose Canseco is expected to maintain his support for Roger Clemens before a federal grand jury.

Canseco expected to maintain support for Clemens


Michael Schumacher returned to the wheel of a Formula One car today when he tested a 2007 Ferrari in the first step of his comeback.

Schumacher tests Ferrari in first step of comeback


New home prices in Canada slipped by 0.3 per cent in November from October, the second consecutive monthly decrease, Statistics Canada reported Monday.


39 year-old outstanding American basketball player Shaquille O'Neal has announced his retirement from sports.


After exactly five months of work, Skype is happy to announce today, November 15, that Skype 4.1 for Linux operating systems has been released and it is now available for download.


Actress and musician Zooey Deschanel has gotten engaged to Ben Gibbard, the frontman for Death Cab for Cutie.

Actress Zooey Deschanel has gotten engaged to musician Ben Gibbard


Sterling continues to fall on the foreign exchanges as traders target the UK currency which is currently friendless.

Sterling continues to fall as traders target the UK


Crude steel output in Japan dropped 24.9% in July from a year earlier to 7.66 million tons, down from year-before levels for the 10th straight month due to weak demand amid the global economic slowdown, an industry body said Wednesday.


A state district judge has declared a mistrial in a double murder case after a prosecution witness collapsed during testimony.

Judge declares mistrial in clovis murder case


Om Shanti Om, a film produced by Shah Rukh Khan got twin shocks yesterday when a Mumbai session court asked the director and actor to cut the scenes where Manoj Kumar, a celebrated actor of 60s and 70s was shown.


On August 23, the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Dagestan, Major General of the Police Abdurashid Magomedov introduced his new deputy head to the top officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs RD. The Colonel of the Police Vasiliy Salyutin was appointed to the post of the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Dagestan.

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Dagestan introduced his new deputy head


The Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi announced that it has successfully upgraded its IT infrastructure and networks in all of its sites and server rooms today, in addition to upgrading its internet call systems, as part of its continuous efforts to raise the department's performance levels to global standards.

Department of Finance- Abu Dhabi upgrades it infrastructure


Miami coach Al Golden, blindsided by an NCAA scandal before the season began, has ``options available'' to him if he chose to get out of his contract, his agent, Brett Senior, told CBSSports.com.

Miami's Golden has ``options'' if he chooses to get out of contract


Fire destroyed a one-story detached storage shed at 103 Kamer Drive Friday afternoon.


President Obama is putting pressure on Republicans to extend a payroll tax cut, saying the economic recovery is ``still fragile'' and middle class families need the money.

President Obama pressuring Republicans to extend payroll tax cut


US Sen. Mel Martinez will endorse Republican presidential candidate John McCain later today, according to a person close to McCain's campaign.


Arizona governor Jan Brewer said Monday she will take the state's controversial immigration reform law to the US Supreme Court.

Gov. Jan Brewer takes immigration reform to the Supreme court


Britain's most senior military commander in Afghanistan has warned that the war against the Taliban cannot be won.


A Madera man is facing animal cruelty charges after Deputies helped rescue two extremely malnourished horses.


Newman was honored with a star on Hollywood's ``Walk of Fame'' Wednesday, the latest milestone of a glittering career which has included an Oscar, five Grammys and two Emmys.

Composer Randy Newman stars on 'Walk of Fame'


As the world continues to crumble for the admitted cheating ex-husband of Sandra Bullock, Jesse James is said to be closing his West Coast Choppers shop so he can move on.

Jesse James to close West Coast Choppers shop


Ministry of finance says the government has rapidly increased allocating funds to road development projects.

Government has increased allocating funds to road development.


Australian shares advanced in early trading on Monday after news out over the weekend that Ireland has turned to Europe for financial assistance.

Australian shares advance in early trading


Soon to retire Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi has kept his promise of not presiding over Umno cases during his almost three year term.

Zaki:I kept my promise of not presiding over Umno cases


Penguins star Sidney Crosby, still not cleared for contact in his return from a concussion, is meeting with his doctor later this week, he told reporters on Tuesday.

Sidney Crosby will meet with doctors this week;


Megachurch pastor Dr. Creflo Dollar Jr. early this morning was arrested by Fayette County deputies and charged with simple battery and cruelty to children after an alleged physical argument with his 15-year-old daughter over a party.

Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar Jr. arrested


Zelda Rubinstein, the US actress best known for her role as the diminutive psychic in 1982 film Poltergeist, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 76.

Poltergeist actress zelda Rubinstein dies, aged 76


Sophomore guard Ty Johnson will transfer from Villanova to South Carolina, according to Jeff Goodman of CBS Sports.

Ty Johnson transfers from Villanova to South Carolina


LEVERKUSEN, Germany -Switzerland midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta is leaving Bayer Leverkusen when his contract expires next month.

Midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta leaving Leverkusen


Actor Abhay Deol who made his singing debut in Zindagi Naa Milegi Dobara with Senorita will get to sing again in his upcoming film Rock the Shaadi in which he plays the character of a rock band member.

Abhay Deol to sing for 'Rock the Shaadi'


Tristan King scored twice as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 in Western Hockey League action Monday.

Tristan King scores twice as the Medicine Hat Tigers edge the Hurricanes 4-3


Iran has exported 4.8 billion cubic meters of natural gas since early this year and this figure is expected to exceed seven billion cubic meters by late of the year, the Mehr news agency reported.

Iran exports 4.8 billion cubic meters of gas


US single-family home prices fell for a fifth straight month in November and a double-dip in home prices could be confirmed by spring, a closely watched survey said Tuesday.

Home prices fall for a fifth straight month


Acrosser has introduced the latest mainstream level fanless network platforms to its AR-N5205FL tabletop platform and AR-R520FL 1U rackmount network platform solutions.

Acrosser introduces fanless network platforms


A small dog that was the victim of a vicious random attack in Spokane, Wash., eight days ago is clinging to life.


A hunter faces charges of baiting a bear in Frazier Park, game wardens say the man killed the animal with a bow and arrow near the Frazier Mountain Mobile Home Village and broke several laws.

Hunter faces charges of baiting a bear in Frazier park


On the eve of the vote on the Conservatives' budget bill, the NDP moved a new motion to protect our lakes and rivers.

NDP moves new motion to protect lakes and rivers


A fire is burning tonight in Tooele County at Johnson's Pass and SR 199.


Dominion Resources Inc. said Monday that it has agreed to sell three power stations to funds controlled by the private equity firm Energy Capital Partners as part of its plan to exit the merchant coal-fired generation business.

Dominion Resources will sell three power stations


A pedestrian was struck and killed in Rancho Cucamonga early this morning by a Metrolink train.

Pedestrian struck and killed by Metrolink train


Access Hollywood reports that Rod Stewart is wanting to join the ranks with Jon Gosselin and Mel Gibson in the ``Octo dad club''.


Fans streaming through the massive gates of the new $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium walk right by Deer Isle granite, quarried by die-hard Red Sox fans.

Yankee Stadium granite quarried by Red Sox fans


Thursday morning, a local Red Cross volunteer will head to Illinois to help with flooding.

Local Red Cross volunteer heads to Illinois


A Washington Heights elementary school reopened Thursday after an asbestos scare forced an evacuation a day earlier.

Washington Heights elementary school reopened after asbestos scare


The Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research will hold a public listening session on April 14, 2009, in Washington, DC. The council will hear public comment regarding comparative effectiveness research and the Coordinating Council's activities.

Federal Coordinating Council on comparative effectiveness research to hold public listening session


Hawthorn star Lance Franklin has escaped punishment for his high contact in Saturday's AFL preseason cup match against Gold Coast.


August 16 2012 felix hernandez throws first perfect game in mariners history


The Humane Society of Canada is offering a reward to help find whoever is responsible for the deaths of three wild horses near Sundre.


Kenya Sports Association for the Visually Impaired plans to send 29 athletes to the World Games for the Blind in Turkey on March 30.

Association to send athletes to world games


A case against Galway-based bus company Citylink has been adjourned for hearing on the 8 March.


BRETT Finch last night pleaded with Eels officials not to sack cult hero Fuifui Moimoi over his tumultuous Tongan holiday.


Rachael Yamagata will hit the road as a very special guest of Irish band Swell Season for a fall US tour of intimate theaters that begins November 12th and finishes up on December 5th.

Rachael Yamagata hits the road with Swell Season


10 Dec, 16:52 - Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks is to introduce one of its first prominent disabled characters to the show.

'Hollyoaks' to introduce disabled character


Uruguay suspended football in all divisions until further notice, a day after more than 100 fans fought with sticks on the fiepitchd.


Isaac is producing a dangerous storm surge along the northern Gulf Coast, and flooding from rainfall is to follow, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Isaac producing dangerous storm surge along Gulf Coast


England goalkeeper Paul Robinson announced his international retirement Sunday hours after being recalled to the squad, disrupting Fabio Capello's plans for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.

England's Robinson announces retirement after being recalled


An investigation into a state trooper has found that he accessed background information on 182 people.

Trooper accessed information for 182 people


Crude prices rebounded back above 90 US dollars a barrel Tuesday after the Federal Reserve announced to buy commercial paper.


Bolivia has been hit by a major snowstorm, the biggest in decades, with thousands of people in the mountains cut off from the rest of the country.


Madonna visited an impoverished Mumbai slum Tuesday, where residents showered her with rose and marigold petals.


Pro Football Talk is reporting that the Seahawks have signed former Buccaneers' defensive end Michael Bennett to a one year, five million dollar contract.

Seattle Seahawks sign Michael Bennett to one year, five million dollar contract...


Three men, including one San Angeloan, were killed in a head-on collision early Sunday morning just outside of Ballinger, about 35 miles northeast of San Angelo.

Three men killed in head-on collision outside of Ballinger


Lars Ulrich, the Metallica drummer and boyfriend of actress Connie Nielsen, has a brief but memorable cameo in the upcoming comedy Get Him to the Greek, which stars that whack Brit Russell Brand and Jonah Hill.

Metallica's Lars Ulrich has cameo in Get Him to the Greek


Canada has officially joined the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, which could criminalize everyday uses of the Internet.


Gov. Brad Henry is seeking a federal disaster declaration for all 77 Oklahoma counties due to the severe winter storm.

Henry seeks federal disaster declaration


University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun had a cancerous growth removed from his neck May 6 and has been recovering from the procedure in recent weeks.


Area hotel workers rallied on the Statehouse steps to support a Democratic CIB amendment that would require some downtown hotels to disclose their pay and benefit information to the state.


A bridge in Fushun, in northeast China's Liaoning province collapsed 6 weeks prior to completion.

Bridge collapses 6 weeks before completion


The teenage victim of a Hickory Hill murder has been identified as 17-year-old Detrick Terry.

Teenage victim in Hickory Hill murder identified


Chris Brown has finally broken his silence following charges brought against him over an alleged attack on RIhanna, claiming he is ``not a monster''.


The headline rate of inflation shot up in March amid higher fuel costs and unfavourable base effects from falling utility bills a year ago.


A WOMAN who was sent to a welfare home by her husband had gone missing when he came by for a visit, Malaysia Nanban reported.

Woman sent to home by husband goes missing


A MAGISTRATE yesterday expressed concern over the unreasonable delay of court proceedings due to no legal representation for accused.


Wipro Chairman Azim Premji said he will commit more of his wealth to philanthropy, as his Foundation scales up work to improve equity and quality of the primary education system in the country.

Azim Premji to commit more of his wealth to philanthropy


Single people are three times more likely to kill themselves than those who are married, according to new figures released today.

Single people more likely to kill themselves


Orexigen Therapeutics reports that its obesity drug Contrave has sailed through two late-stage trials and surpassed US Food and Drug Administration effectiveness requirements.


Taiwan will discuss a partial free trade agreement with China and sign pacts to enhance economic cooperation during high-level talks in late April, negotiators said Saturday.

Taiwan to discuss trade agreement with China


Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore left NFL Week 14's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a head injury.

Miami Dolphins qb Matt Moore leaves game with head injury


A woman says she was imprisoned on a Scientology cruise ship for 12 years, unable to leave without an escort for the first six, and often forced to work long hours in the hot, noisy engine room, reports Australia's ABC News.


Sopranos star Lillo Brancato Jr has been taken to court in New York and is charged with the second-degree murder of an off-duty police officer.

Sopranos actor Lillo Brancato Jr charged with murder


US Army truck drivers are now going to train in the Ozarks, a news release from Fort Leonard Wood said.

Us Army truck drivers to train at Fort Leonard Wood


Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement to acquire iNova, a private pharmaceutical group which sells and distributes a range of prescription and over-the-counter products in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and South Africa.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals to acquire iNova


A temporary employee who died on the job can't be excluded from an employer's workers compensation policy, the Texas Supreme Court said in a ruling that reversed a $2.7 million liability judgment for the worker's family.

Temporary employees can't be excluded from workers compensation policy:


With its sleek black design, touchscreen operation , faster Internet connectivity and several other features that promise to leave its competitors way behind, the Apple iPhone took Kolkata by storm on the very first day of its launch.


A prolific teenage burglar from Chelmsford who was given a chance to turn his back on a life of crime was jailed for five years.


In a move to shore up financial losses brought on by the digital age and Congressional mandates, the United States Postal Service announced last week that it was ending Saturday mail delivery.


MBIA Inc. said on Monday that it sold roughly $4 billion in assets during the second quarter to help the bond insurer meet obligations that were triggered by a recent downgrade of its credit ratings.

MBIA says it sold $4 billion in assets in second quarter


Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said the government has no objection to the Aug 30 'Himpunan Janji BERSIH' gathering if it can be held in a peaceful and civilised manner.

``Himpunan Janji BERSIH'' should be held in peaceful and civilised manner


The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says a Just Care, Inc., security officer has been charged with assault.


Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said that the progress on uranium sale to India was moving on expected lines and bilateral discussions were underway to put a safeguards agreement in place.

Progress on uranium sale to India on expected lines:


Laidley dodged every question put to him about Grant today at Melbourne Airport, before the Kangaroos left for Adelaide ahead of tomorrow night's game against Port Adelaide.


ASEAN should establish their own system of defense equipment and safety standards among the member countries.

ASEAN should establish their own system of defense?


A Milford man was injured today after a one-car accident at 7:48 am on Purchase Street near the Hopkinton town line, police said.


Granta will officially open its new extended offices at Rustat House in Clifton Road, Cambridge, on July 15.

Granta to open new extended offices in Cambridge


Greens candidate Adam Bandt has claimed the seat of Melbourne, held by Labor since 1906.

Greens candidate Adam Bandt claims Melbourne


Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan was facing menace of extremism and there was need to strengthen hands of the government.


UK doctors saved a premature baby by popping her in a sandwich bag from the hospital canteen.They reckoned the 6in plastic container was just the right size to keep tiny Lexi Lacey warm after she was born 14 weeks early, weighing just 14 ounces.


French energy giant Total has announced a ``significant gas and condensate discovery'' off the Southeast Asian state of Brunei.

Total announces gas discovery near Brunei


Air France-KLM says it returned to profit in its latest fiscal year as the rebounding global economy lifted traffic and helped offset a euro1 billion rise in its fuel costs.


Martina Navratilova was hospitalized in Kenya because of fluid accumulation in her lungs after attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.


A local oil company filed a lawsuit after property owners refused to allow company representatives to begin drilling on their land by surrounding the property with yellow no trespassing tape.

Oil company files lawsuit against property owners


Police say a search of a home in south Louisville uncovered hundreds of stolen identity records.

Search of home uncovers hundreds of stolen identity records


At least five Somali children were killed and more than 10 others wounded in a large blast in a school, after they played with explosives left over from fighting in the area, officials said.

Five Somali children killed playing with explosives


Singapore's consumer confidence index fell by six index points in the second quarter to 103, the lowest in 18 months, according to a latest survey by market research firm Nielsen.

Singapore consumer confidence falls to lowest in 18 months


Movistar Spain's ``roaming out'' customers travelling in Europe during the Easter holidays between 14-24 March will benefit from free incoming calls.

Movistar Spain promotes roaming with free incoming calls


CBS won Monday in viewers and key demographics, led by Two and a Half Men, the night's top program in these measures, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Dec. 13.

CBS wins Monday in viewers and key demographics


After acting and producing, Lara Dutta wants to try her hand at directing films Actor Lara Dutta, who is already juggling being an actor, producer, designer, and a hands-on mom to daughter Saira, says she would now like to direct a film.


Australian-based farm chemical company Nufarm has slashed its profit forecast by half to between $A55 and $A65 million.


Former players hailed Rahul Dravid, who on Friday retired from international as well as domestic cricket, as among the very best produced by India and said his contribution to Indian cricket has been huge.


Sir Ben Kingsley has hinted that that he may return to Coronation Street some 40 years after first appearing on the soap.

Oscar winner Ben Kingsley may return to Coronation Street


Scottish rock band Rockburn will release a brand new single 'Finkin' in Sept. The unsigned band are gaining plaudits each week and 'Finkin' promises to keep their star rising this autumn.


Great American pianist Earl Wild died Saturday, aged 94, from congestive heart failure.

Great American pianist Earl Wild dies at 94


Sharp Corporation began mass production of new single crystalline solar cells with high conversion efficiency on March 31, 2011 at its solar cell plant in GREEN FRONT SAKAI, located in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

Sharp begins mass production of new single crystalline solar cells with high conversion efficiency


A Hispanic Anchorage judge says an ethics complaint against him is the result of racial discrimination.

Anchorage judge says ethics complaint is discrimination


Hollywood star Ashton Kutcher has revealed that he got tired of shooting sex scenes with Natalie Portman when they were filming new movie No Strings Attached.

Ashton Kutcher: `I got tired of shooting sex scenes with Natalie Portman`


Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is to perform at the International Indian Film Academy for the first time.

Deepika Padukone to perform at International Indian film Academy


THE best junior rowers from across Scotland descended on Strathclyde Country Park at the weekend for a rigorous two day development camp.

Junior rowers descend on Strathclyde Park


The deposit balance in financial institutions across Anhui hit 2 trillion yuan in February, according to Hefei Branch of the People's Bank of China March 19.


President Obama is heading to Michigan to talk about creating jobs.


ELECTRIC vehicle technology company Sevcon says it has turned the corner after returning to profit after a surge in orders.

Sevcon turns the corner after surge in orders


SAS, has acquired Memex, a worldwide provider of intelligence management solutions that help improve intelligence processes, enhance public safety, and prevent and deter crime, terrorism and other threats.


BBC journalists will stage a 24-hour strike on Monday in a row over jobs, threatening disruption to radio and TV news programmes.


Israel must tear down its West Bank separation barrier, a senior UN official said on Wednesday, marking five years since the International Court of Justice declared the barrier illegal and a violation of Palestinian rights.

Israel must tear down West Bank barrier:


Citigroup reiterated their neutral rating on shares of Marvell Technology Group in a research report sent to investors on Thursday morning.

Citigroup reiterates ``neutral'' rating on Marvell Technology Group (MRVL)


President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan considered ``Garegin Nzhdeh'' movie to be the best among Armenian films shot in last several years.

Serzh Sargsyan considered ``Garegin Nzhdeh'' movie to be the best in last several years


A mare in foal to World Champion dressage horse Totilas has arrived at Andrew Gould's West Sussex yard.

Mare in foal to Totilas arrives with Andrew Gould


Legal advocate Erin Brockovich-Ellis was arrested at Lake Mead in Nevada Friday for boating while intoxicated.


The US plans to cut back on radio broadcasts in China through the Voice of America radio network, echoing similar moves by cash-strapped broadcasters such as the British Broadcasting Corp. The 2012 budget proposal submitted to Congress this week would end VOA's Mandarin-language short-wave radio broadcasts, focusing instead on transmitting news through the Internet and mobile phones.

US to cut back radio broadcasts in China


British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, a pay television service company announced Wednesday after news of News Corporation pulling out of a bid for the company, that it has a compelling investment case and significant growth opportunities.

Bskyb has compelling investment case, significant growth opportunities


India, along with seven other countries, has signed a landmark agreement with the United States to carry out lunar exploration.

India signs agreement with US to carry out lunar exploration


The funeral for Steve Jobs took place Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter, ``The Wall Street Journal'' writes.

Funeral for Steve Jobs takes place Friday


Washington County officials agreed Tuesday to devote further study to two economic development ideas: a tax credit for high-performance or ``green'' buildings and a revolving loan fund for loans to businesses.

Washington county officials to study economic development ideas


A man was killed Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle rollover on the city's northwest side.


After a hearing with the NHL on Monday, Flyers star center Danny Briere was suspended for three games for his role in a melee Saturday late in a 6-1 win over the New York Islanders.


Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, said Tuesday it will fully acquire its US unit UnionBancal Corp. through a cash tender offer, a step to expand its banking operation in the United States.

Mitsubishi UFJ to fully acquire UnionBancal


China Southern Airlines will add nonstop flights between Beijing and Teheran by the end of March and increase the frequency of flights from two a week to four a week.

China Southern to add nonstop flight between Beijing and Teheran


Interim-Senator Roger Wicker voted against a bill today to lower gas prices by curbing excessive speculation in energy markets.

Wicker votes against lowering gas prices


Two coaches and three students accused in an alleged hazing scandal returned to court in Wilson Tuesday night.


As part of its relentless pursuit, DEWA launched a new main 132 KV substation of 150 Megavolt Ampere belonging Al Maktoum International Airport in Jebel Ali during the second quarter of this year.

DEWA launches main substation for Al Maktoum Airport


Obama is surely leading us down the path to socialism.


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi alleged that Congress has given his 'supari' to CBI to politically finish him and stop the progress of the state.


Pakistani troops fired mortar shells at two Indian posts in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district in an attempt to provide cover fire to a group of infiltrators, army sources said here Sunday.


Mumbai, Dec 27 The US dollar ended higher against the rupee at 54.94/95 per dollar and the Pound Sterling also finished higher at Rs 88.95/97, per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market today.


SANA'A, Dec. 18 - Yemen and Egypt discussed here on Saturday mutual security coordination and related agreements signed between both countries.

Yemen, Egypt discuss security coordination


The US Senate has approved an $838 billion economic stimulus bill.

Senate approves $838 billion stimulus bill


Junior doctors in the city called off their four-day strike on Sunday evening, following Governor Rameshwar Thakur's assurance that better police protection will be provided in government hospitals.


Allianz SE said Monday the split up of its Dresdner Bank was canceled in conjunction with its sale to Commerzbank AG.

Allianz says split up of Dresdner bank canceled


A STUDENT has been injured in Turkey after a pedestrian bridge collapsed under the weight of snow.

Student injured after bridge collapses under weight of snow


Samsung, the fast-growing South Korean electronics company, is to inject $111m to take a 3pc stake in struggling Japanese rival Sharp.

Samsung takes stake in struggling Japanese rival Sharp


State employees rallied at the state Capitol on Thursday to reinstate pay raises.


The FA have confirmed that John Terry has been dropped as England captain by Fabio Capello after meeting with the Italian at Wembley on Friday.


The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday said jurors can ask questions of witnesses in civil cases.

Jurors can question witnesses in civil cases


Officials at all levels in the education system will be working to improve dismal Grade 12 math scores, a senior administrator at the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board says.

Officials will work to improve math scores


Fox News has announced that Apple is now officially taking pre-orders for its new iPad.


Sri Lanka will begin its first nationwide census in 40 years in July as it seeks to map its population after the end of nearly four decades of fighting, officials said today.


Now Delaware Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell says she regrets her famous ``I am not a witch'' ad.


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is currently on an official tour of Latin America, commented Thursday on the latest assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran, saying that Iran was ``being punished for no reason.''


Reed Elsevier is today holding an investor seminar in London on Elsevier Science & Technology and the research industry, describing the market background, business activities and growth agenda.

Reed Elsevier holds investor seminar on Elsevier Science & Technology and the research industry


AP Business Writer INDIANAPOLISInsurance brokerage Aon Corp. plans to move its corporate headquarters from Chicago to London to improve its access to emerging markets and increase its financial flexibility.

Aon to move corporate headquarters to London


The A-League's biggest improvers, Melbourne Heart, warn they're going to get better.


BC-Obama, 10th Ld,120 Obama's Hawaii retreat lost power for 11 hours Eds:


London Stock Exchange Group plc announced today it has completed its acquisition of MillenniumIT for $US30 million.

London Stock exchange Group completes acquisition of MillenniumIT


Nokia this morning announced that it will cut 4,000 jobs at factories in Hungary, Mexico and Finland as part of an ongoing review of its smartphone manufacturing operations intended to boost the company's competitiveness in the global market.

Nokia cutting 4,000 jobs in Hungary, Mexico, Finland


New crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety are out this morning and they show that small cars are getting a lot safer.


AP National Writer Venus Williams moved on and Marat Safin said goodbye at the US Open on Wednesday.

Williams moves on, Safin says goodbye at US Open


A group of teenage girls attacked their 15-year-old peer in the Reykjavík outdoor recreational area Heidmörk yesterday.


Mario Chalmers is, perhaps, one of the most unaware starters in the NBA.


Sales of contact lenses continued to grow at a ``modest rate'' in 2009, according to the latest study conducted in the Netherlands.

Sales of contact lenses continue to grow


Twenty-one University of South Africa students are to be prosecuted for presenting fake matric results to the institution, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.


Foreclosures in Britain soared 54 percent in 2008 as lenders claimed possession of 40,000 homes, the Council of Mortgage Lenders said.


This week, USA Today hailed Cia Leigh Cherryholmes as ``bluegrass' most stunning new female vocalist'' in a review of ``I Can Only Love You,'' the lead track from Cherryholmes' upcoming album, 'Cherryholmes III:

USA Today hails 'bluegrass' most stunning New vocalist'


With weather more suited to Waterworld than the the second of the three Hunger Games films, Catching Fire, Jennifer Lawrence was heating up Cannes with the help of two of her costars from the film;


It seems that TalkTalk is keen on boosting the popularity of its mobile products and has today announced that it appointed Dan Meader as the brand's new Mobile Director.


With that being said, NIU lacrosse is about ready to start their 2012 season.


President Obama formally launched his re-election campaign Monday, urging grass-roots supporters central to his first White House run to mobilize again to protect the change he's brought over the past two years.

Obama formally launches re-election campaign


Elton John has reignited his public spat with Madonna, calling her a ``fairground stripper'' whose career is over.

Sir Elton John calls Madonna a 'fairground stripper'


GOLDCORP INC. is pleased to declare its third monthly dividend payment for 2009 of $0.015 per share.

Goldcorp declares third monthly dividend payment for 2009


Opposition chief Khaleda Zia will visit Mirsarai to offer her condolences to the families of the school students who died in the tragedy.


Medication can potentially cause weight gain via two routes, namely either through stimulation of the appetite so that the patient tends to eat more food,or due to changes in blood glucose levels.


The Yanks clobbered Cleveland, 9-1, on Sunday afternoon to win their third straight game over the Indians.


Glee stars Lea Michele and Cory Monteith enjoyed some down time in Vancouver o Monday before heading back to LA The adorable couple spends lots of time together and some wonder if there will soon be some permanence to their future.

Lea Michele and Cory Monteith enjoy down time in Vancouver


In fact, one of the temptations for them to do Sajid Nadiadwala's '' Anjaana Anjaani '' was that the producer was a friend of Stallone who featured in his last film '' Kambakkht Ishq ``. ``Ranbir and Priyanka definitely want to meet him. I'm flying down to Las Vegas to join them on January 27. We'll be meeting Stallone on the 4th or 5th of February,'' said Nadiadwala. Earlier, Nadiadwala had taken Saif Ali Khan to meet Stallone in Los Angeles. Sajid and his son Subhaan were supposed to meet Stallone during the New Year. But the actor injured his neck and the appointment was cancelled. Now a new date is being worked out. And Priyanka and Ranbir insist on accompanying their producer for the meeting. ``I think Ranbir and Priyanka will kill me if I go without them to see Sly. We'll all be driving down from Las Vegas, where Ranbir and Priyanka are shooting, to Los Angeles to meet Stallone. It's a two-three hour drive,'' said Sajid. Ranbir, a big Stallone fan, owns a series of Rocky teeshirts. He intends to get a couple of them signed by the star.

Priyanka chopra, Ranbir kapoor to meet Sly Stallone


Bridgepoint has sold manufacturing company Permaswage to US-based group Precision Castparts Corporation for $600 million.


Japanese stocks slumped, sending the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to its worst losing streak in seven months, as oil surged, the dollar weakened and analysts predicted more losses at US financial institutions.


A 41-year-old man died Monday night after falling down an elevator shaft at a Milwaukee apartment building.

Man dies after falling down elevator shaft


Kimi Raikkonen has won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a tight race Down Under.

Kimi Raikkonen wins the Australian Grand Prix


A furniture shop worker was arrested early yesterday for allegedly molesting his five-year-old daughter since the middle of last year.

Furniture shop worker arrested for allegedly molesting daughter


President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan has paid an enormous price in war against terror.

Pak paid enormous price in war on terror:


OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunya Miyatovich's planned visit to Azerbaijan has been postponed, OSCE Office in Baku told APA.

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunya Miyatovich's visit to Azerbaijan postponed


DeKalb County has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for all zip codes.


German construction giant Bilfinger Berger has acquired British industrial service provider ATG, expanding its capacity in measurement, control and automation engineering in the United Kingdom.


The Chrysler Grand Voyager will be launched on the Chinese auto market in November, engine is the 3.5 V6 with 275hp and 340nm.

Chrysler Grand Voyager will be launched in China in November


The New York Yankees are in ``serious'' talks with utility-man Bill Hall, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal.

The New York Yankees are in ``serious'' talks with Bill Hall


No one was hurt when a train derailed Monday evening near the University of Tennessee campus.

Train derails near University of Tennessee campus


MARK Philippoussis will meet tennis great John McEnroe in the final of the Champions Cup tournament after beating Jim Courier in the semi final in Boston today.

Mark Philippoussis to meet John McEnroe in Champions Cup final


``I learned that I have what it takes to be a world champion, and I learned that I don't need to change anything. I just need to improve...I know that some of those names have been tossed around for future fights. Of course I feel ready now. I know I'm not far from those big fights...I will be a world champion at welterweight. Then I'll move up from there,'' stated undefeated promising welterweight Shawn Porter, who talked about his recent victory over Alfonso Gomez, his future plans, and much more.

Shawn Porter: ``I will be a world champion at welterweight''


The Shedd Aquarium was evacuated as a safety precaution Thursday afternoon following a power outage and officials will meet later to decide if it will re-open on Friday.

Shedd aquarium evacuated following power outage


WASHINGTON - A House panel has unveiled a $608 billion defense spending bill that restores some of the programs the Pentagon wanted to cut next year and provides nearly $1 billion for Israeli missile defense programs.

House panel unveils $608 billion defense bill


Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam would welcome creation of a separate ''Eelam'', a homeland for the Sri Lankan Tamils provided it is created by a democratic process, said M Karunanidhi, DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

DMK would welcome creation of a separate Eelam, says Karunanidhi


The World Bank has endorsed ghanabusinessnews.com, by posting a story on the site on the Ghana page on its website.

World Bank endorses ghanabusinessnews.com


State democrats in the assembly and senate proposed a new bill to end the budget impasse.

State democrats propose new bill to end budget impasse


Like his younger brother before him, a 21-year-old Bay City man and lifelong registered sex offender is heading to prison for molesting two underage boys over a span of several years.

Bay City sex offender heading to prison for molesting underage boys


Information Technology companies had destroyed the Indian scientific culture and during the last 15 years research in the fields of engineering and technology had been greatly affected, especially in the manufacturing sector, said E. Balagurusamy, Member, State Planning Commission, here on Monday.

``It companies destroyed Indian scientific culture''


Comedian Frank Caliendo is leaving his resident show at the Monte Carlo hotel and casino with more than eight years left on his 10-year deal.


Homeowners in the UK may be more willing to open up about their repossession fears than they were prior to the recession .

Homeowners may open up about repossession fears


In a move that took his family and closest friends by surprise Dick Cheney has announced that he has joined the army to fight in Afghanistan.

Dick Cheney joins army to fight in Afghanistan


OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Tuesday trimmed its 2010 revenue outlook citing a potential regulatory roadblock to the cancer drug Tarceva.

Osi Pharmaceuticals trims 2010 revenue outlook


The Berti and Ziyadiyah tribes of North Darfur signed a peace charter in El Fasher on Sunday, 16 December.

Berti and Ziyadiyah tribes sign peace charter


China has called on Japan to ``maintain the full spectrum of relations'' between the two nations amid a damaging territorial row that has rumbled on for more than three weeks.

China calls on Japan to maintain relations'


Recent reports have shown that the Bradford & Bingley has become the latest financial victim of the global credit crunch, as its pre-tax losses, and rumours over money problems, sent shares plummeting in a similar vein to that seen with the now nationalised Northern Rock last year.

Bradford & Bingley becomes victim of credit crunch


``We will continue to increase stake in EIH,'' Oberoi told reporters after the company's 60th AGM here.

We will continue to increase stake in EIH:


A parliamentary panel has expressed serious concern over the menace of growing circulation of counterfeit currency in the country.

Parliamentary panel expresses concern on circulation of counterfeit currency


Two sex offenders pleaded guilty in Niagara County Court Wednesday to felonies for failing to register changes of address with the state.


Channel 4 Action News' Ashlie Hardway shows how luck helped a family get back precious World War II mementos thought to be lost forever.

Family gets back precious World War II mementos


Sen. John McCain announced today that he will suspend his campaign effective tomorrow, so that he can return to Washington to participate in discussions on a Wall Street bailout bill.


``Indian rupee is expected to open flat against the US dollar vs. 51.42 close on Monday, following mixed cues from Asian market. There`s not much of activity seen in Asia today as investors remain reasonably sidelined ahead of the Euro zone summit and ECB meeting later this week. In Asian indexes, regional markets are trading mildly in positive territory with HSI and Nikkei sharing the same 0.8% of gains at their bourses. China is flat, while Australia has surged bit more than others as Australia`s 3Q GDP beats expectations (expands 1.0% on-quarter vs. 0.8% growth forecast). Meanwhile the Australian dollar, which was hurt by the central bank`s 25-basis point rate cut Tuesday, advanced on the GDP news; to USD 1.0269 from USD 1.0243 just prior to the report,`` said the broking house Edelweiss. It further said the following:

Indian rupee may open flat against the US dollar:


A 50-year-old Wenatchee man is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl on her birthday as a rite of passage.

Wenatchee man accused of raping girl on birthday


A bilingual declamation contest was held in Queen Mary College Lahore under the auspices of the Higher Education Department in Lahore.


Temperatures are expected to remain in the 80s through the end of this week, according to information from the National Weather Service.


A deadly accident on 17A forced traffic to be rerouted in Summerville for a couple hours Sunday night.

Deadly accident forces traffic to be rerouted


Tulisa was slammed by X Factor bosses for turning up to rehearsals ahead of Sunday's live show hungover, after a late night at GAY club.

Tulisa slammed by X Factor bosses for turning up to rehearsals hungover


A star witness for the prosecution in the trial by jury of two Latin Americans said yesterday he feared for his life but would not say why.


``There were two kinds of bidders: those who wanted to buy those patents as a strategic weapon and those whose mission was to clear the market and prevent these patents from being used in all the wrong ways.


Glass and ceramics company Corning Inc. said Wednesday it named Carlos M. Gutierrez, former US secretary of commerce, to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Corning names Carlos M. Gutierrez to board


A 17 year-old girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging at her residence near here, police said today.


It looks like some folks might have jumped the gun here, because we received word that Neon Indian has NOT signed to Fool's Gold.

Neon Indian has not signed to Fool's Gold


Rinku Singh, one of the Pirates' Indian-born pitchers, has been promoted from the Pirates' rookie-league team to State College.


Read Madrid defender Marcelo has been fined ?6,000 for driving without a license.

Marcelo fined ?6,000 for driving without license


Matthew Hatton has arrived with his team in South Africa ahead of his fight with Chris Van Heerden on March 2nd for the IBO Welterweight title.


Police are investigating an early Sunday morning stabbing that left a man with non-life threatening injuries.