Industrial production in Kazakhstan shrank by 2.7% y/y in H1/09, against a growth of 3.8% recorded in the same period of previous year, the State Stat Agency informed.

Industrial production shrinks by 2.7% y/y in H1.


A man was found beaten to death Sunday near the Blue Line tracks in South Los Angeles, a police spokesperson said.

Man found beaten to death along Blue Line tracks


At least 30 students of a girls school here were hospitalised after they complained of stomach ache.

30 students of girls school hospitalised


Beyoncé has paid tribute to soul singer Etta James, who died yesterday at the age of 73.

Beyoncé pays tribute to soul legend Etta James


The MP George Galloway has compared Israel to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele who experimented on prisoners and with body parts of concentration camp victims.

Galloway compares Israel to Nazi doctor Mengele


Pennsylvania and New Jersey each will lose a seat in Congress as a result of slow population growth over the last decade.

Pennsylvania and New Jersey will each lose a seat in Congress


The Westville school board unanimously voted Wednesday night to cut four teaching positions from the district to cope with a 5 percent budget cut from the state.


Lightning killed 10 people in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal in one month, authorities said on Thursday.

Lightning kills 10 people in South Africa in one month


Five students escaped injury when the school bus they were riding crashed in Noble.

Students escape injury in school bus crash


The European Union needs a 'grand bargain' with Germany to fundamentally redesign its economic structure, said the European Council on Foreign Relations.

EU needs a 'grand bargain' with Germany:


Ghana's Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Victor Emmanuel Smith says Ghana is a credible investment destination and thus urged the Czech business community to invest in the country.


EvCC now offers student housing to registered students that are at least 18 years of age.


Kmobs/persianowns from teamdouche, Cyanogen's squad of coding misfits and they are awesome, has just confirmed CM5 is running on the iPhone 3G.


Truckload carrier USA Truck took delivery of its 5,000th Freightliner model last week in a special ceremony held at the company's Van Buren, AK, headquarters.

USA Truck takes delivery of its 5,000th Freightliner


Protesters are promising to guard a piece of graffiti in Westwood which is allegedly the work of the world famous ``guerilla artist'' Banksy.

Protesters are guarding a piece of graffiti


The solar industry is to stage a protest rally in Sydney on Wednesday to fight the NSW government's decision to close the Solar Bonus Scheme to new applicants and slash generous tariffs to existing subscribers.

Solar industry to stage protest in Sydney


THE rand remained weak but was steady amid negative global and negative sentiment in noon trade on Friday, having recouped some of its overnight losses.


Cosmote is preparing to launch a pilot broadband LTE network in Greece, paving the way for 4G networks and has filed a relevant licensing request for pilot tests to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks.

Cosmote to launch pilot broadband LTE network


Best-selling author Kaye Gibbons has pleaded guilty to fraud charges after twice posing as a doctor to get prescription pain killers.


Carley Stenson will take over as college sweetheart Elle Woods in the London edition of Legally Blonde the Musical, beginning performances July 11.

Carley Stenson to take over as Elle Woods in London's Legally Blonde the Musical


Channel tunnel rail services between Britain and continental Europe resumed Saturday following a smoke alert on a train, operators said, though delays are expected.

Channel tunnel rail services resume after smoke alert


Police has warned members of the public against making public statements that could lead to unrest.

Police warns public against ``public statements''


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard deflected praise for his hat-trick to teammates after victory over Everton .

Liverpool hat-trick hero Gerrard deflects praise to teammates


In a spoken message to her Southern Arizona constituents, US Representative Gabrielle Giffords said she is ``getting stronger'' and wants to ``get back to work'' representing them in the US Congress.

Rep. Giffords says she ``wants to get back to work''


The remains buried in a northwest Missouri grave will be exhumed to determine if they belong to a 19th century outlaw.

Remains in northwest Missouri grave to be exhumed


A woman carries out a lone protest in front of the Dove World Outreach Center ahead of a press conference by the church's pastor Terry Jones in Gainesville, Florida.


Mega Financial Holding Co., Taiwan`s government-linked financial holding firm, plans to expand operations in Southeast Asia, targeting Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand but particularly Vietnam.

Mega Financial to expand operations in Southeast Asia


A new search warrant describes a second suspect in the toddler's death.


The government says productivity rebounded in the first three months of this year while wage pressures eased, both outcomes reflecting the country's deep recession.

Productivity rebounds while wage pressures ease


The young hacker GeoHot is not set to jailbreak Windows Phone 7 (WP7).

GeoHot to jailbreak Windows Phone 7 (WP7)


A total of 14 equity investment trusts are currently yielding more than 4 per cent, according to research by Oriel Securities.

The equity investment trusts yielding over 4 per cent


Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said Tuesday that the provincial parliamentary committee would deliberate on the appointment of a caretaker CM till midnight.

Committee will deliberate on caretaker CM till midnight:


Chandigarh, June 26 The monsoon has hit Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, at least four days before its expected arrival, a Met official said Sunday.

Monsoon hits Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh


Paul Kirk, center, has been named as interim Senate replacement for Ted Kennedy by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, right.

Paul Kirk named as interim Senate replacement for Ted Kennedy


Nottingham Forest striker Nathan Tyson has pleaded guilty to an FA charge of improper conduct in the aftermath of the league game against Derby County.


Martin Bryant painting causes stir Updated: 19:25, Saturday March 10, 2012 A depiction of mass killer Martin Bryant has won an art prize in Tasmania.


``In the next session 5,220-5,290 might be the range of Nifty; below 5,220 it may test 5,170 and if moved above 5,290 it may test 5,320-30. However, market is expected to attract buying at lower levels. Bank nifty future if traded below 9,300 may attract huge selling pressure. Metals and auto may attract buying while oil-gas may face more selling pressure,`` it opined.


BHEL may go down to Rs 225-230, says Rajen Shah, CIO of Angel Broking.


Yesterday, the Olive Garden started their BOGO deal.


Ke$ha has been slammed for drinking her own urine in 'My Crazy Beautiful Life'.


Brazilian banks are ``well- positioned'' to weather the recession and falling interest rates, which will pressure profit margins, Fitch Ratings said.

Brazil banks 'well-positioned' to weather recession, Fitch says


Australia is easing some sanctions against Myanmar following the formerly military-run Southeast Asian nation's pledge to move toward democracy.

Australia eases sanctions against Myanmar


Computer Sciences Corp. said it has closed the acquisition of iSOFT Group Ltd., a provider of advanced healthcare IT solutions.


LOS ANGELES, Calif. Gavin DeGraw has been released from a New York-area hospital, a rep for the musician confirmed to Access Hollywood.


Dutch author Hella Haasse, the grand old lady of Dutch literature has died aged 93.


Turkish and Saudi businessmen will hold a joint forum in Saudi Arabia during Turkish President Abdullah Gul's visit to this country between February 3 and 5.

Turkish and Saudi businessmen to hold joint forum in Saudi Arabia


Myanmar migrant workers nationality verification centres are expected to be ready and opened for services late in April as the nationality verification process will be completed by June as resolved by the Thai Cabinet, Labour Minister Phadermchai Sasomsap said here on Tuesday.

Myanmar migrant nationality verification centres expected to be open by late April


The Coast Guard has suspended its search for an Alabama woman who reportedly went overboard from a cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico.

Coast Guard suspends search for Alabama woman


Actress Emmy Rossum was so upset when she saw the cover she took to her twitter account to blast Heidi for glorifying plastic surgery.


One person was killed and four were injured when police opened fire on a group of farmers demanding fertilizers in Haveri town of Karnataka today.

One killed as police fire on farmers demanding fertilizer


A Romanian bridegroom is offering to sell advertising space on his necktie to cover wedding costs, Romanian news sites reported on Wednesday.

Romanian bridegroom sells advertising space on necktie


Germany's second-biggest bank, Commerzbank AG, says it plan to cut as many as 6,000 jobs over the next three years as it tries to reduce costs.


Montgomery County School Superintendent Barbara Thompson said metal detectors are found at most public places, and adding them to high school basketball games is just another security measure to keep students and community members safe.

Metal detectors added to montgomery high school basketball games


Air freight grew by over one fifth in 2010, in a sign of global economic recovery, but severe weather in Europe and North America dented passenger demand at the end of the year, the airline body Iata said.


School teachers in Roxby Downs and Andamooka will be welcomed in a tea party to be hosted by the four churches in the community at the Roxby Downs Area School this morning.


BMW Group reported a record first quarter, with profits nearly four times as large as they were for the first three months of 2010.

BMW reports record first-quarter profits


Legendary singer Neil Diamond was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday.

Neil Diamond honoured with star on Hollywood walk of Fame


A boy, 7, was killed in a gun store parking lot in Pennsylvania.


During the visit, an agreement of twinning between the cities of Aden and Shanghai was signed.

Agreement of twinning between Aden and Shanghai signed


A Vernon woman was charged with drug offenses Tuesday after an officer discovered illegal items in a purse found on the ground outside a local deli, the Sussex County Sheriff's Office said.


Former prime minister John Howard has been awarded another honorary doctorate for services to Australia and particularly his support of privately owned universities.

Howard awarded another honorary doctorate


Sweden plans to host a UN conference on Iraq at the end of May, the government said Thursday.The conference will build on the International Compact with Iraq, a sweeping five-year economic and political reform package that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon helped broker.The Swedish government said Ban and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki asked it to host the conference.


In this PowerPoint presentation with audio, recorded at RFID Journal LIVE! 2009, hear how Purdue is using data captured on the more than 6 million bottles being tagged annually, and how RFID is helping the company to combat potential counterfeiting and diversion.

Purdue Pharma uses RFID to combat counterfeiting


Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc's share price has entered into oversold territory with a stochastic value of 18.3129.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc enters oversold territory


The Cheesecake Factory on San Vicente will leave Brentwood soon.


Mexico's foreign minister accused US presidential candidates Monday of worsening an already ``adverse climate'' for Mexican migrants and vowed to redouble efforts to protect the rights of her country's citizens living and working in the United States.

Mexico accuses US candidates of worsening climate for migrants


PTI / New Delhi October 19, 2012, 20:55 Expressing deep concern that women continued to be harassed at work places despite its order passed 15 years ago, the Supreme Court today directed all state governments to implement its verdict and bring amendments in law to stop such incidents.

Women continue to be harassed at work places:


OR Brad Pitt has reportedly bought a 'bachelor pad' in the Hollywood Hills for $US1.1 million, reported entertainment media on Wednesday.


Latvian national airline airBaltic has concluded a cooperation agreement with Transaero to offer convenient connections via Moscow Domodedovo to destinations in Russia, Central Asia and Far East, informed BC press service of airBaltic.

AirBaltic and Transaero to offer destinations in Russia, Central Asia and Far East


iWireNews ™ Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse is about to debut a new show, ``Fresh Food Fast,'' on the Cooking Channel.


Andy Martino of the Daily News says that the Mets have made their ``best offer'' to David Wright and now await his response.

The Mets have made their ``best offer'' to David Wright


Special treatment given to former Police Jury Public Works Director Frederick ``Bo'' Boyte may have violated state Department of Correction policy.

Treatment of Boyte may violate state policy


Anchor & Braille, the side project of Stephen Christian of Anberlin, has posted the new music video for the song ``Find Me''.


Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday offered to resign from the post after a senior PDP leader made a serious allegation that he was involved in last year's sex scandal.


HP is expanding its telecom hardware portfolio with carrier-grade versions of some of its enterprise servers and storage products.


TV presenter Fern Britton has said that she takes anti-depressants to keep her ``on an even keel'', and has been prescribed HRT for the menopause.

Fern Britton admits taking anti-depressants


Fab is looking to join the $1 billion startup club with its latest fundraising round.


SUN-backed charity Help for Heroes is about to hit the high street for the first time.


Digger Phelps, a former coach and long-time college basketball analyst for ESPN, has been diagnosed with bladder cancer.


Sports footwear brand Gola is to shut its Carnaby Street store as it looks to focus on international markets.


Former telecom minister A Raja, who has been arrested by CBI for his alleged role in the in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, said he will prove his innocence.


The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today fell by over 98 points in the opening trade as investors sold stocks in blue-chips amid weak Asian cues.

Bse Sensex falls by over 98 points in opening trade


Professor drugged with 'weed brownie' Updated: 17:20, Tuesday December 11, 2012 Two students have been arrested in Colorado after allegedly giving cannabis-laced brownies to unsuspecting classmates and a professor.


The Australian market is receiving flat leads from offshore trading overnight, with Wall St indices flat, oil slightly lower, precious metals were higher.


During the 3 months to May, UK unemployment figures fell by 26,000 to 2.45 million according to the Office for National Statistics.


Capitol police are investigating an unattended bag near the east front of the Capitol at the corner of East Capitol St. and 1st St, a Capitol Police spokesman said.

Capitol police investigating unattended bag


A man punched a teenager leaving him with a fractured jaw after friendly banter turned to violence, a court heard.

Man punched teenager after banter turned to violence


FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski spoke at the NAB Show in Las Vegas on Monday afternoon.

FCC Chairman Genachowski speaks at NAB Show


former pornographic actress Bree Olson has dumped Charlie, he revealed to the crowd at his Ft. Lauderdale, FL ``Violent Torpedo of Truth'' show Saturday night, reports Radar Online.

Bree Olson (rachel oberlin) dumps Charlie sheen


boss Alan Pardew has blamed fatigue for his side's shock defeat to League Two side Stevenage in the FA Cup.

Pardew blames fatigue for defeat to Stevenage


Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets, so please resist the urge to take them to Independence Day festivities.


Seven CRPF personnel were today injured during a fierce gun battle with the Maoists at Bokop village in Khunti district, over 50 km from Ranchi, police said.

Seven CRPF personnel injured in gun battle with Maoists


World champion in weightlifting, Nazik Avdalyan has suffered a major car crash today.

World champion Nazik Avdalyan suffers car crash


Crosby, who has not played since absorbing two hits to the head in successive games within a week in early January because of post-concussion symptoms, said his doctor cleared him for contact in practices.


Australia's frustrating Olympic swimming meet continued overnight as the current men's 100m world champion, James Magnussen missed gold by the merest of margins.


Bodies are decomposing at Masvingo General hospital as the mortuary is now in a dilapidated state.


Hudson Valley resident Natalie Merchant, well-known for selling millions of records, will perform Oct. 20 at SUNY Ulster in Stone Ridge with the Esopus Chamber Orchestra.

Natalie Merchant to perform at SUNY Ulster


Ex-Philippine president elected mayor of Manila anti-corruption revolt and a possible prelude to a return to higher office.

Ex-philippine president elected mayor of Manila


PERRIS, Calif. Animal rights activists have sued a Southern California company that provided an elephant used in the movie ``Water for Elephants.''

Activists sue company that provided elephant for 'Water for Elephants'


A pedestrian struck by a vehicle while crossing Luten Avenue in front of Tottenville High School is in grave condition, according to a police source.

Pedestrian struck in front of Tottenville High School in grave condition


The search widened for a Northwestern University student missing since Saturday and his family is offering a $25,000 reward to find him.


Nelson County has hired Mark Poston as its new football coach, a move that breaks precedent at the school.


Shockingly, a Chinese teen sold his kidney in exchange for an Apple iPhone and iPad.


EUROSTAR train service between Britain and France was suspended on Saturday morning after more than 2,000 passengers were stranded for hours after four passenger trains broke down in the Channel Tunnel.


Volcano Corp. has appointed medical polymath Eric J. Topol to its board of directors, the company said Friday.

Volcano Corp. appoints Eric J. Topol to its board


Mary Elizabeth Winstead was starstruck working with Bruce Willis in the new 'Die Hard' film.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead starstruck working with Bruce Willis


Quebec Premier Jean Charest says he's weighing all the options on whether to hold a public inquiry into construction corruption.

Jean Charest weighs options of public inquiry into construction corruption


``Writing is always a struggle. It's always a journey of self-doubt and sort of this ever-present suspicion that you're going to fail. So that's just an inherent part of writing.''


The Nationals unconditionally released right-hander Chad Gaudin on Thursday.


Ann Romney says it is now or never Updated: 16:09, Friday October 19, 2012 Mitt Romney's wife says her family will be 'absolutely' through with politics if her husband does not win the November 6 election.


NorthWestern Energy announced today that it has submitted a supplemental filing regarding allocated cost of service and rate design to the Montana Public Service Commission in response to the determination made last October that the company's general rate case filing on October 16, 2009, did not meet the MPSC's applicable minimum filing requirements.

NorthWestern Energy submits supplemental filing to Montana Public service Commission


Specialist dealer, TheWarehouse.Com, which hosts dedicated websites surrounding shredding, laminating, binding and paper handling products, has published its first ever catalogue.

TheWarehouse.Com publishes first-ever catalogue


/ Twitter/Michael Roth The legend of former Gamecock All-American pitcher Michael Roth continues when he makes his first career Major League start Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Angels take on the Texas Rangers.

Roth to make first career Major League start


AT&T exposes e-mail addresses for 100,000 iPad owners; hackers hit sites, including Wall Street Journal, with malicious code; and tablet version of Ubuntu in the works.


Global defence and security firm BAE Systems has offered to buy Irish financial software company Norkom for €217m or €2.10 per share.


Pop star Katy Perry celebrated her 27th birthday with a surprise private screening of Ghostbusters for guests at the cinema in Birmingham.

Katy Perry celebrates her birthday at the cinema


Grant Hill will return to the Phoenix Suns for next season after exercising the one-year player option on his contract.

Grant Hill to return to Suns next season


Deloitte announced the admission of 40 new partners, principals and directors in the Middle East in 2012, as part of its growth strategy across the region.

Deloitte announces admission of 40 new partners, principals and directors in Middle East


The America's Promise Alliance 2011 100 best communities for young people has named Lubbock a finalist.

America's Promise Alliance names Lubbock a finalist


Sylvester Stallone premiered his new movie The Expendables in London Monday after touring two other European capitals with some of his action-hero studded cast.

Stallone premieres 'the Expendables' in London


The last US combat brigade pulled out of Iraq and crossed into Kuwait almost seven and a half years after the US-led invasion, US media has reported.

Last US combat brigade pulls out of Iraq:


Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who leaves office June 30, says he has no regrets and is embracing his future even though reports say he has no job lined up, no place to live and no car.

Villaraigosa says he has 'no regrets' and 'embraces the future'


West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson apologised today after throwing away a black armband worn in memory of Baggies legend Ray Barlow.

Roy Hodgson apologises after throwing armband


1/27/2008 11:04:05 PM During early deals on Monday, the US currency advanced against the Taiwan dollar.

US currency advances versus Taiwan dollar


Today at the JP Morgan Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in Boston, Tami Reller shared with the audience that the update previously referred to as ``Windows Blue'' will be called Windows 8.1 and will be a free update to Windows 8 for consumers through the Windows Store.

Windows Blue to be called Windows 8.1 and will be a free update


Giant defense contractor Northrop Grumman said Monday that it plans to move its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to the Washington area by 2011, solidifying the growing importance of Washington as a center for the defense industry and other businesses.


A Highland man has been charged with arson in an October fire that caused extensive damage to a Highland home owned by his late wife, from whom he was divorced.


The Entertainer has launched a new green initiative and is appealing to anyone with expired 2012 Entertainer books, to recycle them for free at selected Spinney's outlets across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The Entertainer launches a green initiative


F&M's endowment is recovering from last year's loss, according to Helen Bowman, vice president for finance.

Endowment recovering from last year's loss


Windstar Cruises offers a Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix luxury cruise departing May 9, 2010 aboard Wind Surf.

Windstar offers a Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix cruise


Health officials say a Broward County woman caught dengue fever during a trip to Key West.

Broward woman catches dengue fever in Key West


Google rolled out its new privacy policy Thursday allowing the firm to track users across various services to developed targeted advertising, despite sharp criticism from US and European consumer advocacy groups.

Google rolls out new privacy policy amid criticism


On Sunday, Howard Kurtz apologized to Jason Collins, saying that he was wrong to criticize the NBA free agent.

Howard Kurtz: 'i apologize to Jason Collins'


Philippine Airlines now offers insurance coverage to its passengers through a recent partnership with Chartis Philippines Insurance, a world leader in insurance with 90 years of experience and customer service in 160 countries and territories.

PAL offers insurance coverage to passengers


Zach Bogosian returned to the Thrashers lineup after a two week conditioning stint in the minors.


Changes to ACC legislation will badly hurt Hawke's Bay seasonal workers and could act as a disincentive for people to undertake seasonal work, says Labour MP Rick Barker.

Changes to ACC will badly hurt Hawke's Bay seasonal workers


Talks of Scottish independence has started a currency feud, with Alistair Darling recently stating that England would be unlikely to accept a currency union with Scotland, even though Alex Salmond has yet to ask whether this is a possibility.

Scottish independence starts currency feud


State Sen. Huntley loses to Sanders in NY primary State Sen. Shirley Huntley, under indictment on corruption charges, lost a Democratic primary race against New York City Councilmember James Sanders Jr. According to unofficial results Thursday night, Sanders beat Huntley by 56 percent to 41 percent.


CENTRAL additional secretary general of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Chaudhry Jaffar Iqbal, has said that Pakistanis are peace-loving people and they hate extremism, adding that people are supporting democratic forces and the army for making the country a land of peace.


A HODDESDON shopowner is facing prosecution over a sign that the council claim breaches planning regulations.


More Mexican tortilla makers are turning to financial markets to hedge against the soaring cost of corn, helping to dull price spikes for the country's staple food and reduce the chances of social unrest.


A Greensboro man left his family and quit his job to walk 600 miles for bullying awareness.

Man walks 600 miles for bullying awareness


A Disaster Recovery Center operated by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is open in Choctaw County for those affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that struck April 23-April 24.

Disaster Recovery center opens in Choctaw County


Authorities have identified the pilot killed in a helicopter crash in Tompkins County.


US Gen. David Petraeus, who is in charge of US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, briefly collapsed at a Capitol Hill hearing on Tuesday and then regained his composure.

US Gen. Petraeus briefly collapses in hearing


A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Youngstown, Ohio, this afternoon and parts of Mercer County felt the quake.

4.0 earthquake strikes near Youngstown, Ohio


Bread for the World gave mixed reviews to the farm bill agreement as outlined today by congressional negotiators.

Bread for the World gives mixed reviews to farm bill agreement


Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurance company, has admitted it used prostitutes to reward staff after details of a 2007 sex party were discovered by a concerned shareholder.

Insurance giant munich Re admits it used prostitutes to reward staff


Kingfisher Airlines today announced the launch of three new international routes from key south Indian cities to Colombo.

Kingfisher Airlines announces three new international routes


Blizzard has admitted it is struggling with development of the Battle.net marketplace, but says it is â€œabsolutely committedâ€ to launch the service it announced in 2009.

Blizzard ``struggling'' with Battle.net marketplace


The United States remains 'dangerously vulnerable' to chemical, biological and nuclear attacks seven years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, according to a forthcoming independent study.


I think that the wolves should be eliminated, simply because they are a pest and they are beginning to kill our elk herd.


Bank of America Corp., the largest US lender, will divide its corporate and investment bank into Americas and international units as the company digests the acquisition last month of Merrill Lynch & Co.

Bank of America divides corporate, investment bank


Expert Denver construction defect attorney from law offices of Elkus and Sisson explain about remedies under construction defect law.

Law offices of Elkus and Sisson explain about remedies under construction defect law


So it's not a big surprise that we hear Katie is currently working on designs for a children's clothing line.

Katie Holmes designing children's clothing line


Six pillion riders were sent to jail on Thursday as they were unable to pay a surety of Rs5,000 as bail granted by the District West Magistrate.


A STRETFORD woman who failed to inform Trafford Council that she had started an extra job has been convicted of benefit fraud.

STRETFORD woman convicted of benefit fraud


Gmail for iOS has been updated with some welcome new features, like the ability to sign out of one email account instead of all of them.


Swedish steel maker SSAB said it would cut contractor jobs at its Axis mill, among 1,300 across the company, responding to rapidly shrinking steel demand.


Sri Lanka may complete the resettlement of war refugees by the end of January, the government said, as the humanitarian chief of the United Nations prepares to visit the island nation next week.

Sri Lanka May complete resettlement of war refugees by January


A ``supermoon'' will rise over the Southland Saturday night, and will be 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than other full moons of 2012, according to Dr. James Garvin, chief scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, who explains the phenomenon on NASA's website.

'Supermoon' to rise over Southland Saturday night


Advanta Corp terminated its previously announced cash tender offer for up to $1.4 billion in senior notes as it recently determined that a regulatory condition for the tender offer will not be satisfied.

Advanta terminates cash tender offer for senior notes


The benchmark Sensex fell by over 81 points to dip below 10k level in early trade on selling by funds in line with bearish global markets on Friday.

Sensex dips below 10k level in early trade


Officers pursued a carjacking suspect through Clay and Bradford counties after an elderly woman was attacked in an Orange Park parking lot early Thursday.A Bradford County sheriff's deputy shot out a tire on the stolen 2004 Honda Pilot before officers were able to box in the vehicle, which then drove into woods south of Lawtey, the Clay County Sheriff's Office reported.The man who officers arrested was initially identified as Nicholas T. Anderson, 30, a transient from Jacksonville.


It seems impossible, but Subway has surpassed McDonald's as the world's largest restaurant chain.

Subway surpasses McDonald's as world's largest restaurant chain


Carlos Tevez has declared that he is fighting to win back the trust of Manchester City fans as his turbulent spell at the Etihad Stadium continues.

Carlos Tevez fighting to win over Manchester City fans


Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday night expressed grief at the human tragedy going on in Gaza Strip.

Supreme Leader expresses grief at human tragedy in Gaza Strip


Global banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday it had laid off 100 private bankers in Hong Kong as demand for their services has shrunk amid the economic downturn.


A proposed communications database containing details of everybody's phone calls, emails and internet use could be run by a private firm, it is claimed.

Communications database may be run by private firm


An Arab mob ambushed and severely beat Jews praying in a field in Samaria Wednesday before they left as soldiers shot in the air.

Arab mob ambushes Jews praying in Samaria


The federal justice minister was in the capital city today to 'reiterate' government's committment to victims of crime.

Ministers reiterate committment to victims of crime


The Rockford Thunder will scrimmage each other on Friday night, with the action beginning at 6 pm according to team general manager Aaron M. Moore.


Jennifer Garner has revealed she believes in ''healthy beauty'' and is very careful to protect her skin from environmental hazards including the sun, wind and pollution.

Jennifer Garner believes in healthy beauty


Memory-chip maker SanDisk Corp. said Monday evening that it swung to a fourth-quarter profit, pulling its shares higher during the late-trading session.


Northern Ireland striker Warren Feeney has signed a two-year contract with League One club Oldham Athletic.

Ni striker Warren Feeney signs for Oldham Athletic


The Elmhurst School District 205 Board Improvement and Policy Committee will meet at 9 am Wednesday in Room 105 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St.

Elmhurst School District 205 board Improvement and Policy Committee to meet Wednesday


Food inflation fell sharply to 6.60 per cent for the week ended November 26, reflecting a decline in prices of essential items like vegetables, onions, potatoes and wheat.

Food inflation falls sharply to 6.60 per cent


Vodafone Australia has begun selling Nexus S from Google via its online shop.

Vodafone Australia begins selling Nexus S


Jennifer Aniston presented her good friend Chelsea Handler with a prestigious award at the Glamour 2011 Women of the Year Awards on Monday in New York City.

Jennifer Aniston presents Chelsea Handler with prestigious award


US international winger Robbie Rogers has signed with Leeds United but the deal is contingent on the California native obtaining a British work permit.


The results of a small Spanish study indicate that heavy/light chain ratios may be a prognostic marker for myeloma patients.

Heavy/light chain ratios may be a prognostic marker for myeloma patients


27 Jun, 2010, 1932 hrs IST , PTI Social networking site Facebook is all set to launch its India operations from Hyderabad in less than two months.

Facebook to launch India operations in two months


Muslims have created ``no go'' areas across the United Kingdom where it is dangerous for non-Muslims to enter, according to a Church of England bishop.

Muslims create ``no go'' areas in Britain


Mark Foster and Alvaro Quiros shared the early lead in the Portugal Masters on Thursday after shooting 6-under 66 in the first round.

Foster, Quiros share early lead at Portugal Masters


The Key West High School graduation ceremony was being held as planned at Tommy Roberts Stadium as of 8:16 pm Friday, despite heavy rains that passed over the island not an hour earlier.

Kwhs graduation ceremony held as planned


London Tube workers will go on strike for the second time in a dispute over planned job cuts, causing travel chaos for workers and other passengers.


Several traffic accidents on US 287 are causing major delays for drivers on Wednesday afternoon.


Youth minister Joshua Rosa was found guilty of first degree murder Monday morning in the strangulation death of 13-year-old Stephen Tomlinson of Citrus Park.


A Chinese man set a new world record when he balanced 23 wooden benches on his teeth.


Sallie Mae, the nation's No. 1 financial services company specializing in education, today announced a 2011 fourth-quarter dividend on its common stock of $0.10 per share.


The Kiwanis Club of Swoyersville held its annual prayer breakfast in memory of deceased members of the club at Holy Name/St Mary's Church in Swoyersville.

Kiwanis Club of Swoyersville holds annual prayer breakfast


Honduras will build a new military base in the Caribbean, in addition to another military base build with funding from the US in the same region with the pretext of fighting drug trafficking.


National Professor Nurul Islam has died from old age complications at a hospital in the capital on Thursday night.


About 150 African refugees fleeing Libya are feared dead after their boat capsized in stormy weather in the middle of the Mediterranean and choppy seas severely hampered rescue efforts.

150 refugees feared dead after boat capsizes


Anthony Kim withdrew from The Players Championship on Tuesday because of an injured left thumb that could require surgery sooner than he anticipated.


Venezuela is reviewing its economic situation daily and may revise its 2009 budget in January or February as oil prices fall amid the global financial crisis, Finance Minister Ali Rodriguez said today in Caracas.


MTV recently spoke with actor Mark Wahlberg, who confirmed that he will star as Nathan Drake in Uncharted:


Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett and Terry Kroeger , CEO of the Omaha World-Herald Company , owner of The World-Herald , six other daily newspapers and several weekly newspapers across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa announced that Berkshire will acquire the Omaha World-Herald Company .

Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Omaha World-Herald Company


Ron Gilbert, the mastermind behind the Monkey Island series, has officially left Double Fine Productions.


The era of cheap money is over as regulation and reform of the global financial system kicks in, federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says.


Avalanche coach Tony Granato on Friday said backup goaltender Andrew Raycroft, who was in the net for Colorado's first win of the season Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, would start again Saturday against the Stars at Dallas.


Burlington County has issued a heat advisory through 7 pm tomorrow.


THAI ``Yellow Shirt'' protesters clashed with police and villagers today near an ancient temple on the Cambodian border at the centre of a dispute between the two countries, television showed.


Elastic Path Software, the leader in digital commerce technology and expertise, has launched the Digital Commerce Engine™.

Elastic Path launches digital Commerce Engine


SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -President Barack Obama vowed closer cooperation Tuesday with the Central American nations where US policies on crime, immigration and other issues have outsize influence on populations that depend heavily on their giant neighbor to the north and impact US society in turn.

Obama vows closer cooperation with Central America


SportsRec.com, the local sports and recreation guide, has announced that it now offers free sports and recreation classifieds.

SportsRec.com now offers free sports and recreation classifieds


The trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a Bernalillo County deputy during a routine traffic stop four years ago may be delayed again.


China, one of the biggest culprits when it comes to carbon emissions, plans to impose 'green tax' as it struggles to meet its commitments to reduce emission targets by 2015.


A bankrupt and former director of a home improvement company, has been sentenced to 3 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months plus a Community Order with a requirement to complete 180 hours unpaid work by Cambridge Crown Court.

Director of home improvement company sentenced


During tonight's Impact Wrestling taping for the show that will air this coming Thursday night, a fan who works for another wrestling news website was ejected from the Impact Wrestling Zone after he was caught texting spoilers to the site that he works for.


Local government Minister Rodney Hide has congratulated Len Brown on becoming the first elected Mayor of the new Auckland Super City Council.


A 70-year-old man died when his house in Patel Nagar, West Delhi, caught fire on Sunday morning.


Primary Corp. reports that it has completed the previously announced sale of its 50% interest in the Grant-Uranium Joint Venture.

Primary Corp. completes the sale of its 50% interest


South Koreans went to the polls Wednesday in larger numbers than expected for elections overshadowed by security concerns over North Korea with surveys showing the ruling party ahead in key races.


Gordon homers, Davis sharp on mound for Royals Alex Gordon insists his swing still needs refining even though his spring training statistics indicate it is just fine.


Singer Nicole Scherzinger is set to play Mary Magdalene in the UK tour of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' alongside Tim Rice as Judas Iscariot.

Nicole Scherzinger to play Mary Magdalene


Election night final results for the May 19 Special Election show that five of the six propositions on the ballot were soundly defeated by Humboldt County voters, echoing the statewide trend.


A former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is charged with two counts of simple assault.


RETIRING Aberdeen FC boss Craig Brown was today hailed as one of the greats of Scottish football management.

'Craig Brown is up with the greats of football management'


An American teacher was arrested on charges of sexually molesting multiple young boys a day.

American teacher arrested for molesting young boys


Qualified Irish carpenter seeks work in stockholm or anywhere in sweden starting mid april..


BROADCOM IS WELL POSITIONED for the current downturn and should rebound strongly when the market recovers.

Broadcom is WELL POSITIONED for downturn


Homecomers for the Idul Fitri holidays driving cars and motorcycles have been seen on southern Java main road.

Homecomers seen on southern Java main road


British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn will team up again with comic book author Mark Millar to adapt Millar's American Jesus comic book series.

Matthew Vaughn adapting Mark Millar's American Jesus


Lebanese president Michel Sleiman voted in Amshit his hometown in the morning and stated after that, ``the electoral process is about rotation of powers.''


BOSTON Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton had successful surgery Wednesday to remove a benign brain tumor.

Hamilton having surgery to remove benign tumor


A Jerusalem court lets Ehud Olmert off the political hook and gives him a light sentence that does not block his return to politics.

Court lets Olmert off the political hook


Ericsson, the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators recently opened a new office in N'Djamena, Chad.


Arch Coal, Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition of International Coal Group, Inc. through a merger, with ICG becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch. Prior to the merger, Arch acquired approximately 92 percent of ICG's outstanding shares of common stock in connection with its previously disclosed tender offer.

Arch coal completes acquisition of international coal Group


Kids meals, menus at restaurants fail nutrition test, group finds The menus offered to children by most US restaurant chains have too many calories, too much salt or fat, and often not a hint of vegetables or fruit, according to a study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.


Rajen Shah of Angel Broking is of the view that Exide may test 3 digit mark.


Station Casinos Inc. affiliates including Fiesta Station Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection to implement an asset sale that is part of the parent company's reorganization plan.

Station Casinos affiliates file bankruptcy to implement sale


For students graduating this year, India is seen as having the most job opportunities with the US a close second, a study released by Accenture said on Tuesday.

India seen as having most job opportunities: study


THE University of Fiji celebrated a milestone on Friday last week when its first batch of lawyers were admitted to the Bar in a solemn ceremony at the High Court in Suva.


Facebook, which has gone after sites with the word ``book'' in their names, is also trying to trademark the word ``face,'' according to court documents.


Daimler AG, the world's biggest maker of commercial vehicles, is in talks to buy a 42 per cent stake in truckmaker Kamaz as a way to boost sales in the fast-growing Russian market.


WATER workers are stepping up to a walking challenge to improve their health and help the environment.


Mike Wallace of the Miami Herald reports that Dwyane Wade won't need an MRI on his strained right hamstring and coach Erik Spoelstra says Wade is out at least a week.


A young Iranian pastor currently faces the death penalty for refusing to recant his Christian faith.


A teenage girl has been charged with arson after a fire at the Child Youth and Family offices in Levin on Sunday.


Private commercial output in the first three months of this year fell to its lowest level since the final quarter of 1997, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Private commercial output falls to lowest level since 1997


South African breweries, SABMiller, plans to buy more breweries in Nigeria if arrangements work out fine.

SABMiller to buy more breweries in Nigeria


Five youths were arrested for passing lewd remarks at couples sitting inside Begum Hazrat Mahal Park in Hazratganj police circle.


An East Alton man was sentenced Thursday to nine-and-a-half years in prison for the video-recorded forcible sexual assault of a young female household member, but the Madison County state's attorney vowed to try to keep the assailant locked up for good.

East Alton man sentenced in sexual assault


Two people were trapped inside a vehicle after a head on collision in Bradford County.

Two people trapped after head on collision


The anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen can reduce acute altitude sickness suffered by a quarter of the millions of people who travel to the mountains to ski or hike, according to a clinical study published on Tuesday.

Anti-inflammatory drug to reduce altitude sickness?


TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Telangana issue will be decided this month.

Telangana issue will be decided this month:


A Coral Springs, Fla., woman was killed in a crash on US 69 when her vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer rig.


Pop star Lady Gaga has been left heartbroken by the scenes of destruction in her native New York after superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc across America's East Coast on Monday.


Scientists have discovered a ``happiness gene'' that makes us feel cheery or gloomy depending on its length.


Unfortunately, a professor should know better than to confuse myths and realities about card check and its consequences.


The 12th-ranked Minnesota volleyball team defeated Indiana in three sets by scores of 25-21, 25-17, 25-18 at the Sports Pavilion on Friday, Oct. 10.


Andrew Peters is retiring from the NHL after six seasons with the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils.


Union Home Minister P Chidambaram met West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee at Writers' Building in Kolkata on Saturday.

Chidambaram meets Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee


A University of Bolton student has died following a car crash in which the vehicle he was driving smashed into railings.


``Miss Middleton paid a short, private visit to Westminster Abbey in order to be able to consider it as an option,'' a spokesman for St James' Palace told AFP.


Moscow, Jan 6 Russia has said it will further cut gas to Ukraine by 65 million cubic metres per day, the amount Moscow says Kiev is stealing from European clients further downstream.

Russia says to further cut gas to Ukraine


England coach Brian Ashton challenged Iain Balshaw to prove he was wrong to leave him out of the team in the first place.


Staff for the national oil spill commission released preliminary conclusions today regarding the cause of the April 20 Macondo well blowout, which led eventually to the massive Gulf oil spill.

Oil spill commission releases preliminary conclusions on cause of Macondo well blowout


Mancunian indie upstarts The Courteeners have covered Sugababes' 'About You Now' on the b-side to their latest single.

The Courteeners to cover Sugababes on latest single


Russia will reform its military by creating four strategic commands and an integrated logistic support system, a top military officer said Wednesday.

Russia reforms Military by creating four strategic commands


LOS ANGELES ' Taylor Swift won artist of the year at the American Music Awards, nabbing the top trophy for the second time in her young career.


Washinghton, April 14 Temporary changes in brain could speed up learning, paving the way to improved treatments for strokes, tinnitus and chronic pain.

Temporary changes in brain speed up learning


``Vidya was being dressed wrongly until she met me,'' says Sabyasachi about why it's important to work with his famous client

Vidya was being dressed wrongly until she met me:


The Sand Springs baseball coach has been suspended for the rest of the season and part of next season because of violations of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association.


Sydney, July 16 England has emerged as a favourite to host the Champions Trophy in September if the tournament it is moved out of Pakistan because of security reasons.

England emerges as a favourite to host Champions Trophy


Corps Commander Peshawar Lt General Khalid Rabbani has said that the Army has no reservations or danger from dialogue with the Taliban and a decision in this connection has to be taken by the govt. Talking to media after festival at Malam Jabba on Sunday, he said except for a few areas of Khyber Agency and North Waziristan, peace has been restored in FATA.

'Army has no reservations over dialogue with Taliban'


Jurors at Doctor Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial heard that Michael Jackson ``could have been alive'' today, if his former physician hadn't been grossly negligent.

Michael Jackson 'could have been alive' today


On Wednesday, President Barack Obama welcomed active duty service members in their citizenship ceremony.

Obama welcomes active duty service members in citizenship ceremony


Oprah Winfrey was named the most powerful celebrity on 26 June 2013 by Forbes, among the six women and four men who made up to the top 10.

Oprah Winfrey named most powerful celebrity by Forbes


The licenses for several Southern Nevada contractors are revoked after being disciplined by the State Contractors Board.

Licenses for several Nevada contractors are revoked


Luka Modric will meet Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy on Thursday for talks over his future, manager Harry Redknapp has revealed.


Top-secret files obtained by WikiLeaks reveal at least 150 totally innocent people have been jailed at Guantanamo and probably tortured.

At least 150 innocent people jailed at Guantanamo Bay:


A US diplomat to Sudan and his driver were shot to death Tuesday in the Sudanese capital.


Exxaro will review all planned capital expenditure due to the global financial crisis, but will still ramp up its supply to Medupi as expected.

Exxaro reviewing all capital expenditure


Cheques will have more security features like water marks and invisible logo with the Reserve Bank of India deciding to ask banks to take additional measures to prevent forgeries and frauds.


The award winning, carbon neutral water brand, Icelandic Glacial is making a big splash in Hollywood -- quenching the thirst of both A-list stars and movie goers, as it explodes onto the screen in more than 10 feature films and 7 hit television shows this year.

Icelandic Glacial makes a big splash in Hollywood


WARSAW, Poland -Barcelona has opened a football school in Poland to help develop talented young players from the country.

Barcelona opens football school in Poland


Occupy Melbourne intends setting up camp indefinitely at Treasury Gardens from Saturday.

Occupy Melbourne setting up camp at Treasury Gardens


David Frum responds that the ``'government takeover' of healthcare has already happened'':

The government takeover already happened


The Redskins have added yet another veteran defensive lineman, signing defensive end Vonnie Holliday before the first of the team's organized team activities begins today.

Redskins sign Vonnie Holliday, veteran defensive end


Harper opened a Canadian tourism office in Beijing highlighting the centennial of the Calgary Stampede as a reason for more Chinese to travel to Canada.

Harper opens Canadian tourism office in Beijing


Calgary's Freehand Books, the literary imprint of academic publisher Broadview Press, will resume editorial acquisitions as of this month, under the direction of JoAnn McCaig.

Freehand Books resumes editorial acquisitions


Dakota Fanning and Tom Sturridge will play lovers in the Emma Thompson-penned film Effie.

Dakota Fanning and Tom Sturridge to play lovers in Effie


CONCENTRATION lapses cost St Ives as they contested a high-scoring and high-tempo match at Oundle.


Cheryl Cole has demanded a public apology from her cheating husband Ashley, or else their marriage will be over.


The CRTC released a new report Wednesday from Prof. Jutta Treviranus, Jan Richards and Dr. Jorge Silva of OACD University on mobile handset accessibility.

CRTC releases report on mobile handset accessibility


The global hedge fund industry lost $100bn of assets in October, according to an estimate from data provider Eurekahedge, as firms including Sparx Group and Tantallon Capital were buffeted by investor redemptions, reports Bloomberg.


Canada will play in a tiebreaker at the World Women's Curling Championship after winning a pair of games on Thursday morning in Denmark.


The other day it dawned on me what do NAS, NASA and NASCAR have in common?

What do NAS, NASA and NASCAR have in common?


``I welcome the Vigilance Court's order for an enquiry into the petition against me in the Thrissur Vigilance court,'' he told reporters here.

KM Mani welcomes Vigilance order for enquiry


Prime minister Salam Fayyad on Tuesday unveiled a plan by his government to create a de facto Palestinian state in two years amid an international drive to jump-start peace talks.

Fayyad unveils plan for Palestinian state in two years


Vinaphone, the third-largest mobile operator in Vietnam, has handed its creative business to Grey following a competitive five-way pitch against Ogilvy, JWT, Lowe and TBWA.

Vinaphone hands creative business to Grey


Gold futures rose, extending the longest rally in six months, as mounting turmoil in Libya spurred demand for an investment haven.

Gold extends longest rally in six months


Vice President Joe Biden said the US would be out of Afghanistan by 2014 ``come hell or high water'' Biden's prediction appeared to go further than statements by his boss, President Barack Obama, who just last month said there would be a reduced US footprint in Afghanistan by 2014 but that the number of troops that would remain was still in question.

Biden says US to be out of Afghanistan by 2014


New Delhi, Nov 15 Nitin Gadkari appears set to become the next BJP President replacing Rajnath Singh in what is being projected as a generational change for the main opposition party.

Gadkari appears set to become next BJP President


After months on the campaign trail, some candidates were busy Monday, trying to make a lasting impression on voters as they head to the polls Tuesday.

Candidates try to make lasting impression on voters


Venezuela's Official Gazette said that in order to increase the government's control of gold mining operations, the new law regulating gold mining in Venezuela which was signed by President Hugo Chavez in August took effect this week, reported Associated Press.


Aston Villa have been granted permission to begin talks with Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Brad Friedel.

Villa granted permission to talk with Brad Friedel


Golden Dawn Minerals Inc has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire a 100% interest in 6891667 Canada Inc, a private company.

Golden Dawn signs a Letter of Intent to acquire 6891667 Canada Inc


The Darkness are to embark on a world tour next year, front man Justin Hawkins has confirmed.


Heritage Oil has bought back 50,000 ordinary shares to be held in treasury at 134.989p apiece.


In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops, in their fresh act of state terrorism, martyred four innocent Kashmiris including an elderly woman at Amlar in Tral.

Indian troops martyr four Kashmiris including woman


MPower announced today the launch of their online finance management tool designed to help users better control their money.

MPOWER launches online finance management tool..


A St. Paul parish priest is charged with criminal sexual conduct for allegedly molesting children under the age of 16.

Parish priest charged with molesting children


Alice In Wonderland is facing a boycott from cinema bosses in Holland over plans to release the movie on DVD just three months after it hits theatres.

Alice in Wonderland facing boycott in Holland


The Venezuelan mining sector needs about USD 1 billion to supply materials on an urgent, widespread basis in the context of the housing plan encouraged by President Hugo Chávez.

Venezuela mining sector needs USD 1 billion


HF2 Financial Management Inc. HTWO announced today that it has completed its initial public offering of 15,300,000 shares of Class A Common Stock.

Hf2 financial Management Inc. completes initial public offering


The hospitals will ban early elective childbirth under a pilot program sponsored by the March of Dimes, which maintains that the final weeks of pregnancy are crucial for the baby's development.

Hospitals ban early elective childbirths


State-owned Meridian Energy won't ``take one for the team'' and accept uncommercial terms for electricity to keep the Rio Tinto-controlled Tiwai Point aluminium smelter open, says chief executive Mark Binns.

Meridian won't 'take one for the team' over smelter:


Don Starkell, who claimed to have paddled more miles than any person in history, died of cancer Saturday at his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Winnipeg Free Press reports.


The family of a missing woman who disappeared from Alberta Hospital last week is continuing to search for their loved one.

Family continues to search for their loved one


NBA players are facing a Wednesday afternoon deadline to accept the league's current proposal or face a harsher one that calls for rolling back their salaries, and Commissioner David Stern said Monday ``the only rational thing to do is for us to make that deal.''


Yahoo! has demanded licensing fees from Facebook for use of its technology.

Yahoo! demands licensing fees from Facebook


Two men were jailed for life for murdering a shopkeeper they battered to death with wine bottles from his shelves during a botched robbery.

Two jailed for life for murder of shopkeeper


Coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons Inc. was downgraded to a ``sell'' by Goldman Sachs on Friday on expectations that there will be few near-term catalysts for the shares.

Tim Hortons downgraded to 'sell' at Goldman Sachs


The Faroe Islands are calling on the EU to drop threats of sanctions regarding herring.

Faroe Islands call on the EU to drop threats


Two Swiss men indicted in an FBI pump-and-dump stock sting pleaded not guilty yesterday to securities fraud and money laundering charges.


Family law experts are calling for the shared parenting law to be scrapped or radically overhauled, saying that the 50-50 parenting rule doesn't always work.

Family law experts say 50-50 rule doesn't work


South Korea has approved a free trade agreement with India, officially known as a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

South Korea approves free trade agreement with India


LABOUR appears to be taking a hit in the county council elections as the first results come in.

Labour takes a hit as first results come in


Average US diesel prices dropped for the fourth straight week, declining 2.1 cents to $2.601 a gallon, according to the US Department of Energy.


Randy Johnson reportedly looked great in his first bullpen session of spring training with the Giants, according to the Mercury News.


New investment documentation reveals Spotify is now valued at €230m, up from a valuation of €190m a year ago.


Reports have emerged indicating that Rockstar's groundbreaking new title LA Noire may be causing consoles to overheat.


Britains Got Talent judge Piers Morgan is one of the favourites to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol.

Piers Morgan may replace Simon Cowell on American Idol


Country Road will expand into South Africa, announcing its intention to enter into a wholesale supply arrangement with its parent company, Woolworths of South Africa.


Sarah Palin speaks at a Tax Day rally at the State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin April 16, 2011.


European shares were higher in afternoon trade on Monday after turning briefly negative as Wall Street retreated from earlier gains.


Police are seeking a new criminal charge against Deion Sanders in the case related to a scuffle last month between the Pro Football Hall of Famer and his wife and Elmira native, Pilar Sanders.

Police seek new charge against Deion Sanders


Manufacturing failed to grow in September, according to the latest Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Report On Business.

Manufacturing fails to grow in September


Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said yesterday that South American nations will seek a common currency as part of the region's integration efforts following the creation of the Union of South American Nations last week.

South American nations to seek common currency


PTI Mar 14, 2013, 12.00AM IST Amid rumours that all is not well between Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan, the filmmaker said King Khan is like his family.


Horses in Britain have become the victim of a mystery pony plaiter and farmers now fear a group are planning to steal their animals.

Horses become victim of mystery pony plaiter


New inquiry into bio-engineering launched 16 November 2009 The Commons Science and Technology Committee announces its inquiry into bio-engineering, examining how the UK can maintain a globally competititve position in emerging and existing bio-engineering research fields.


The Grizzlies waived forward Marcus Vinicius, club General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.


E! is reporting that Kim Kardashian gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday.


Audit firm Price Waterhouse on Wednesday said it had identified three members for its proposed advisory board that will guide the audit firm on key operational aspects for the Indian market, as part of a plan to rebuild its image after the Satyam fraud.

Pwc identifies three members for proposed advisory board


Funding for student grants has been cut by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills to help plug a £200 million hole in its budget, it has been reported.


A motorcyclist who crashed Friday morning in Cathedral City died of natural causes, police said.


New Delhi, Aug 24 India is considering deploying its nuclear-capable ballistic missiles in the North-East close to its border with China in an apparent attempt to enhance its military preparedness.

India considering deploying missiles in North-East


Kansas City Southern , Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. and other of the Kansas City area's publicly traded companies saw their share prices dive Thursday amid renewed concerns about the US and European economic outlook.

Kansas City Southern, Waddell & Reed see share prices dive


A small brush fire closed Highway 18 between Lucerne Valley and Big Bear on Thursday evening.


Liberty Media Corporation today announced the following management changes effective as of November 1 st .

Liberty Media Corporation announces management changes


MORAY firefighters competed at the cutting edge of technique at a national competition in Strathclyde on Saturday.

Moray firefighters compete at national competition


An American Airlines flight between Dallas and Seattle was diverted to Oklahoma City after passengers and crew heard ``kind of a bang'' and the plane lost cabin pressure.


The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Thursday that limited service has been restored to the L train between Brooklyn and Manhattan.


Kabul Afghan President Hamid Karzai is scheduled to visit India Monday for talks expected to focus on the security of Indians working in his strife torn country.

Afghan President Karzai to visit India Monday


A loud explosion was heard in the east Sonora area within the hour.


Iryna Khalip has begun studying her case file, the mother of the prominent journalist, Lyutsyna Byalzatskaya, told BelaPAN.

Iryna Khalip begins studying her case file


Hulu, the premium internet content service, is about to charge customers for access to certain TV shows and movies, perhaps the most important experiment ever to test whether consumers are willing to pay for full-length professionally produced video sent to their PCs. Data from comScore showed that in May, Hulu delivered 1.1 billion streams, second only to YouTube which delivered 14.6 billion.


Time Inc. said Wednesday it is seeking a buyer for its Southern Living direct sales business.

Time seeks buyer for Southern Living direct sales business


Vietnam on Wednesday jailed 13 activists convicted of plotting to overthrow the communist regime, in a new crackdown criticised by the United States as part of a ``disturbing'' trend in the authoritarian state.


Sue Bradford is exiting Parliament and returning to ``grassroots'' politics after failing to win Green Party leadership in a co-leader contest earlier this year.

Sue Bradford exits Parliament, returns to ``grassroots''


The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Friday amid tight security, with pilgrims from both Baltal and Pahalgam base camps starting their journey for the 3880-metre-high cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security


Zoom Airlines, the leading transatlantic low-fare carrier, launched yesterday its Summer 2009 schedule, providing more convenient non-stop services than ever before.

Zoom Airlines launched its summer 2009 schedule


Washburn swept the MIAA Basketball Player of the Week awards, which were announced on Monday afternoon.

Washburn sweeps MIAA Basketball player of the week awards


Finland's Nokia, one of the world's biggest mobile phone makers, announced on Thursday that it planned to cut up to 10 000 jobs by the end of next year due to massive additional cost-savings measures.


It is reported that 20 million tonnes capacity coal reserve storage facilities are to be built at Lidu port in Poulin, Chongqing, China.

20 million tonnes coal reserve storage facility to be built in Chongqing


The Wisconsin commercial dog breeders licensure bill, also known as the anti-puppy mill legislation, was signed into law today by Governor Jim Doyle.

Wisconsin commercial dog breeders licensure bill signed in law;


A 36-year-old Dartmouth man faces 15 charges in connection with an armed robbery and standoff with police early Tuesday morning.

Dartmouth man charged with armed robbery


The chief minister, Omar Abdullah, on Sunday said that he wanted the good old days to return.


Former US House Majority Leader Tom Delay was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for his role in a money-laundering scheme that helped Republicans reshape Texas politics nearly a decade ago.


EDDIE VAN HALEN, however, is actually suing Nike to keep them from putting out a version of their Dunk model he says is too similar to the red, white and black stripes he's been using on his ``Frankenstein'' model guitars for decades.


ABC5 Newsroom A Des Moines church building has been vandalized.


Asian environment ministers were meeting Thursday in Vietnam to discuss regional challenges, from polluted megacities to the common threats posed by global warming, officials said.

Asian environment ministers meet in Vietnam


The CVC said transparency did not reduce efficiency and people were seeing greater accountability as a virtue.

Transparency does not reduce efficiency:


WWE hosted a RAW house show Friday in the Amarillo Civic Center.


HARRISON, NJ Defender Tyler Lassiter has signed with the New York Red Bulls after being selected with the 30th overall pick in this year's MLS draft.

Defender Tyler Lassiter signs with Red Bulls


A new set of automatic mutual aid agreements between BCFD and Central Polk County Fire and Rescue and Morrisville Fire and Rescue heralds a new era of cooperation between the city fire department that has paid personnel and the all-volunteer departments in the rural areas of the county.

Mutual aid agreements herald new era of cooperation


Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has declared a state of emergency after a wave of violent storms left more than 500,000 customers in the state without power.


Rizla Suzuki team manager Jack Valentine believes star rider Tom Sykes should stay in BSB next season, unless he gets the chance to ride for a top World Superbike team.


The US trade deficit narrowed in April as slower growth in Europe and China bit into exports and the soft US economy clipped import demand, a government report showed on Friday.


UK hedge funds are unlikely to follow US funds in suing Porsche , because they are striving to reach a compromise in Europe over tough new rules for the industry, industry sources said.


The Detroit Pistons announced today that guard Allen Iverson will miss the next two weeks due to a sore back at the request of doctors at Georgetown University.

Allen Iverson will miss the next two weeks due to a sore back.


Supporters of Bali Nine drug mule Scott Rush have arrived at a Bali court for his final appeal.

Bali Nine drug mule Scott Rush arrives at court


Bikini or no bikini, Priyamani is sure climbing the filmy ladder fast, she has already impressed the great Mani Ratnam and she is now part of his pet project Ravana, she is also sharing screen space with the likes of Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.


President Obama declared that ``the American combat mission in Iraq has ended'' in his primetime address Tuesday.

Obama declares 'combat mission in Iraq has ended'


ITV1 has announced that Jonathan Ross will host a new ninety minute magic competition, PENN & TELLER:


Hackers are planning a third attack on Sony in retaliation for its handling of the PlayStation Network and Online Entertainment services data breaches, according to US reports.


The French auto supply industry shed between 7,000 and 17,000 jobs this year, as overall turnover dropped 25%, says a new report.

French auto supply industry sheds up to 17,000 jobs


A new ``environmentalism'' - business sustainability - is prospering where traditional environmentalism has failed - in the board room.

Business sustainability prospers where environmentalism fails


A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.


Who was sent home on Dancing with the Stars, DWTS results are coming in, and we will be providing the semi-final results as they become available.

Who was sent home on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS results)


After four years of construction and $5.5 million in fundraising, the Islamic Center of San Gabriel Valley formally opened its soaring new mosque Saturday.

Islamic Center of San Gabriel Valley opens new mosque


Canadian-based CAAMP announced today that it has launched a centralized, nationwide career platform and website at http://www.mortgagecareers.org.

CAAMP launches centralized, nationwide career platform


PRS Guitars' Summer 2012 Free Strings for a Year Thank You Package and Experience PRS Sweepstakes recognizes customers who purchase PRS products and gives fans the opportunity to win a trip for two to attend the 6th annual Experience PRS open house event this fall.

PRS Guitars Summer 2012 Free Strings for a Year Thank You Package and Experience PRS Sweepstakes


Billie Piper gives birth to second son Updated: 07:36, Sunday April 8, 2012 Former Doctor Who star Billie Piper has given birth to her second son with husband Laurence Fox.


Former England batsman Wally Hammond was on Saturday inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the second ODI between England and Bangladesh at the County Ground here.

Wally Hammond inducted into ICC cricket Hall of Fame


Journalists from a regional daily took part in a half-marathon to raise money for their paper's fundraising appeal.

Journalists take on half-marathon for paper's appeal


President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. met with former Vice President Al Gore on Tuesday.


Eva Longoria Parker and husband Tony Parker are going to start trying for a baby ``soon''.


Kris Humphries deposition preceding his divorce court battle with Kim Kardashian is going well according to reports.


The Chicago Bears were big spenders as NFL teams entered the free agency period unconstrained by a salary cap, signing top prize Julius Peppers.

Chicago Bears sign top prize Julius Peppers


Washington, Sep 13 Bank of America said Monday that it will cut about 30,000 jobs over the next few years to slash costs, Xinhua reported.


ThreeÂ thugs knocked a pedestrian to the ground and threatened him with a knife during an attempted robbery in Cippenham on Sunday.

Thugs threatened pedestrian with a knife


Nadine Coyle has claimed that there is 'absolutely no rivalry' between her and fellow Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole.

Nadine Coyle: ``''there is no rivalry with me & Cheryl''


A man's body was pulled out of the lower Niagara River by the US Coast Guard early Friday afternoon, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office reported.

Man's body is pulled from lower Niagara river


English actor Rupert Everett has described himself as a 'maverick queen' for his dislike of authority.

Rupert Everett describes himself as a 'maverick queen'


A new book reveals that Abraham Lincoln slept with men in his bed in the White House.


Investigators said on Tuesday night that they may have located a missing Logan woman's body.

Investigators may have located missing woman's body


Shelling of a transmission device has disrupted mobile phone services in Somalia.

Shelling disrupts mobile phone services in Somalia


Providence College softball fell to DePaul, 6-3, on Sunday, March 27, at Raymond Field as the two teams wrapped up its BIG EAST Conference season-opening series.


Stage and screen star Ciarán Hinds will join the cast of the hit HBO series Game of Thrones for its upcoming third season, according to published reports.

Ciarán Hinds to join the cast of HBO's Game of Thrones


Iranian lawmakers warned the US and other world powers on Tuesday against further pressures over Tehran's disputed nuclear program just days ahead of a key international meeting.

Iranian lawmakers warn world powers against pressure over nuclear program


Figure skater Michelle Kwan, 32, married Clay Pell, 31 at the First Unitarian Church of Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday.


NFL free agent Terrell Owens held a personal workout Tuesday to showcase his skills following off-season knee surgery, but teams have not contacted the six-time pro-bowler.


The poor teaching of the Indonesian language is to blame for the low literacy rates of students at the elementary level, according to a study.

Poor teaching blamed for low literacy rates


A school principal down south has moved her office to the roof of her school for charity.


A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped and thrown into a river in a village in Manipur, police said on Wednesday.

Girl allegedly raped, thrown into river in Manipur


Penelope Cruz won the best supporting actress Academy Award on Sunday for her fiery, funny role in ``Vicky Cristina Barcelona, saying it was a sign of changing times in American film for foreign actors.

Penelope Cruz wins supporting actress Oscar


American folk music singer and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon will perform at Ohio Wesleyan University in a concert that will raise money for Delaware County Habitat for Humanity.

Folk musician John McCutcheon to perform at Ohio Wesleyan


In a major victory for tiger conservation in India, notorious tiger poacher Dariya and his wife Bhagwati were convicted under the Wildlife Act, 1972 today by Justice AK Dwivedi, Judicial Magistrate First Class in Sihora, Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh.


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Oil prices rose above $78 a barrel in Asia, spurred by bargain hunting amid a weaker dollar and after gains in European shares.

Oil rises above $78 in Asia on bargain hunting


The Townsville Fire have made a habit of defying the odds this season and coach Chris Lucas expects his side to continue the trend in tomorrow's grand final against Bendigo.

Townsville Fire makes habit of defying the odds


The Reading Royals of the ECHL, affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League and the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League, today announced that defenseman Kevin Schaeffer has been returned to Reading from the Providence Bruins of the AHL.


Pippa Middleton 'hired out' by website Updated: 14:20, Monday May 14, 2012 An American business is claiming it can hire out Pippa Middleton for 90,000 a time.


DC Council chairman Vincent C. Gray will announce Tuesday afternoon he will challenge Mayor Adrian M. Fenty for the Democratic nomination for mayor, sources said.


THE share market closed sharply lower after a steep drop on US markets overnight, where investors were again unsettled by the health of banks.


Former ``Baywatch'' star Pamela Anderson, who will enter Colors TV channel's reality show ``Bigg Boss 4'' Wednesday for a three-day visit as a guest, says she is ``excited'' about the show as well as her first visit to India.

Pamela Anderson enters 'Bigg Boss 4' Wednesday


LITTLE Darcy Carless stands out from the rest of his class at St Mary's Star of the Sea in Milton -- he's the only boy in a class of girls.


US television actress Mariska Hargitay has suffered a partially collapsed lung, TMZ reported.


LEEDS Building Society today delivered a 10 per cent rise in half year pre-tax profits, despite the ``challenging economic climate''.

Leeds Building society delivers rise in profits


Arsenal on Monday announced a record profit after tax of 35.2 million pounds from results for the financial year ending May 31.


Chocolate is thought to help lower blood pressure, and reduce risk of heart attack.


Banks in Ireland have to raise $43 billion in capital as lending remains dry in the economy, this announcement came after the National Asset Management said it is discounting 47% on the first loans is it purchasing from lenders as a way to provide tranquility in the financial system.


``You can never have enough helicopters,'' says the commander of Canada's first air wing to be deployed in theatre since the Second World War.


BBC.com has launched a new travel site in partnership with its sister company Lonely Planet.


But just before the 6 pm filing deadline for the March 2 primary, he picked up two opponents:


The Federal Aviation Administration says a small airplane was struck by a car after making an emergency landing on a Santa Barbara freeway.


InvestHK chief Mike Rowse has won his judicial review against the government's decision to fine him HK$156,000 for his role in organising the HK$100 million Harbour Fest series of concerts in 2003.


NASA says a Virginia man is set to make his third journey into space.

Va. man to make third journey into space


Air Canada on Friday cancelled or delayed dozens of flights after several pilots called in sick, a move described by the nation's flag carrier as ``an illegal job action.''

Air Canada cancels, delays flights as pilots call in sick


Washington - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released details of its financial bailout programmes at the height of the financial crisis that show the extent to which international firms benefited from the US assistance.

Federal Reserve releases details of financial bailout


Tim Hortons Inc. management will be presenting on Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 4:20 pm BST at the UBS Best of Americas conference in London, UK.

Tim Hortons Inc. to present at UBS Best of Americas conference


Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington believes his best years still lie ahead of him and claims he'll be playing on into his 70s.

Padraig Harrington believes his best years lie ahead and will play into his 70s


Kevin Faulk will announce his retirement during a press conference at The Hall at Patriot Place on Tuesday, October 9th at 10:30am.

Kevin Faulk to announce retirement at the Hall at Patriot Place on Tuesday


England football manager Fabio Capello is being investigated for tax fraud by prosecutors in the northern city of Turin as part of a widespread investigation by the authorities, according to reports coming out of Italy.

Fabio Capello investigated over tax fraud


THE leukaemia health scare that led to a full-scale inquiry into cases near Sellafield has resurfaced following German research.

Leukaemia health scare resurfaces after research


The Congress needs to go for an image correction as far as corruption is concerned with the 2G spectrum scam being one of the main reasons for the party alliance to lose the Tamil Nadu elections, analysts said Friday.

Congress needs to go in for image correction:


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart hit the red carpet in Universal City, CA, for the 18th Annual MTV Movie Awards Sunday.


The UN Security Council has agreed to place sanctions on Muammar Gaddafi's and his regime in Libya.

UN Security Council places sanctions on Libya


Padraig Harrington carded a six under par round of 66 to lead the Nedbank Golf Challenge by one stroke after a rain-affected first day at Sun City.

Padraig Harrington cards six under par to lead Nedbank Golf Challenge by one stroke


Mr Peters walked out on a stand-up interview with journalists at Parliament this afternoon.


JP Morgan has upgraded Indian stock market to overweight from neutral, citing a number of factors including historic valuations, expectations for monetary stimulus, lower crude oil prices, and a weak rupee.

Jp Morgan upgrades Indian stocks to overweight


MALAYSIAN shares are expected to open firmer today after the Dow Jones Industrial Average $ ended higher in trading yesterday.

Malaysian shares expected to open firmer


A small, commercial vehicle travelling out of the town lost its rear, nearside wheels while negotiating the right-hand bend near the 26th Milestone.


In a time where individuals and companies are watching Washington for news about changes in taxes, Nomorerack promises to continue their charity work even if there is a cap to charitable donations.

Nomorerack promises to continue charitable donations


A Dublin man charged with possession of firearms and ammunition has been released on bail at the Special Criminal Court.

Man charged with possession of firearms released on bail


Senior French ministers warned Monday against picking a fight with Germany after the ruling Socialists accused Chancellor Angela Merkel of being ``selfish'' in her drive for eurozone austerity.

French ministers warn against picking fight with Germany


Stock exchange operator NYSE Euronext said Tuesday that it swung to a second-quarter net profit of $184 million, or 70 cents a share, from a loss of $182 million, or 70 cents a share, a year earlier.


First Asian Bank is focused on complying with provisions of a regulatory cease and desist order, including requirements to replace senior officers and boost capital, a bank director said today.

First Asian bank focuses on complying with cease and desist order, bank director says


``The Congress and the government suffers from the communal mindset.


Trustees voted Monday to change law firms during a special board meeting, but it might not be the end of a confrontation with Mayor Debbie Herrmann over the village's legal representation.


Bet365 has a superb streaming service that will be showing the Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights game live from 30 April 2010.


HOFFENHEIM midfielder Boris Vukcevic remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital following a car crash on Friday.

Hoffenheim's Boris Vukcevic remains in critical condition following crash


The Nation on Sunday will celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi with religious reverence and fervor renewing the pledge to follow true teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad.The day will begin with special prayers for development, safety, peace, unity and brotherhood amongst the followers of Holy Prophet.It will be a public holiday.

Nation to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (pbuh) with reverence


The Bulawayo Art Gallery yesterday launched When I Was Six, an exhibition of Telfort's work.


Jindal Drilling Industries has target of Rs 550 from the current level, says SP Tulsian of sptulsian.com.


The Sikkim government yesterday told the Union Government that 'formation of separate States may renew unrest' in the hill State's immediate neighbouring region, Darjeeling.

Formation of separate States may renew unrest in Darjeeling


Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 blew away its competition with an estimated $125.1 million this weekend and top the box office.

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1' tops box office


Brooke Shields has revealed that she felt suicidal after giving birth to her child because of a post-partum depression.

Brooke Shields felt suicidal after giving birth


If a picture is worth a 1,000 words, then the computer science corollary must be ``a picture is worth a 1,000 lines of C++ code.''

A picture is worth a 1,000 lines of C++ code


The Missouri softball team split a doubleheader with Kansas on Wednesday at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence, Kan. The Tigers won the first game 8-0 in six innings and lost the second 4-1.

Missouri softball team splits with Kansas


Qantas Airways flights from Los Angeles were scheduled to resume Sunday night after the airline had shut down operations worldwide over the weekend because of conflicts with employee unions.

Quantas flights from LAX scheduled to resume Sunday night


Budget airline tickets cost up to 10 times as much as originally advertised once extra charges are added, consumer groups have warned.

Budget airline tickets cost '10 times' as much as advertised


HARLOW residents are being urged to enter the running to become Essex ambassadors for the London 2012 Olympics.

Harlow residents urged to become Essex ambassadors at London Olympics


More students should be encouraged to study abroad while at university, the higher education minister has said.


NEWCASTLE United could face one of this season's Champions League qualifiers in the first knockout round of the Europa League -- regardless of what happens at the Stade Chaban Delmas tonight.

Newcastle United could face Champions League qualifier


WARSAW, Poland Polish budget airline Centralwings said Friday that it will end its scheduled flights because they have proven unprofitable, and will beef up its charter operations instead.


Even though they are busy professional baseball players, San Francisco Giants teammates Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford have a blog, Brandon and Brandon, chronicling what it's like to be in MLB from a first hand, player's point of view.

Brandon Belt & Brandon Crawford have a blog


Lou Pearlman, the man made famous for creating the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync, was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in federal prison for engineering a decades-long scam that bilked thousands of investors out of their life savings.

Boy band creator Pearlman sentenced to 25 years' prison


The Komets announced Sunday the release of four players from training camp and the addition of three to the preseason roster.

Fort Wayne Komets release four players from training camp


Time really is the best healer, for no matter what the disaster, a new study has found that the basic level of happiness stays the same throughout our lives as we get used to good and bad events.

Happiness 'stay the same' throughout life


Cindy Sheehan, who became a vocal and respected anti-war activist after her son was killed in the Iraq war, has declared ``I'm a 9/11 Truther, I do think it was an inside job.''

Cindy Sheehan: ``I'm a 9/11 Truther, I do think it was an inside job''


Maura Johnston announced today that she's leaving Idolator, the pop music blog she's edited for over three years.


A lawyer in Bihar has gone to court against Tata group chairman Ratan Tata for launching the Nano car ahead of the elections, alleging that the launch would 'help' Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi who provided land to the Tatas after the car project was shifted out of West Bengal.

Lawyer goes to court against Ratan Tata for


An Attleboro pool where a 4-year old drowned Wednesday failed an inspection several years ago.


Paris Hilton impersonates animals while she is in Sundance this week.

Paris Hilton impersonates animals in Sundance


Condolences poured in for popular comedian Jaspal Bhatti, who died in a road accident today, with various political leaders and eminent personalities expressing grief over his sudden demise.


President Sarkozy today told French bankers to give up their bonuses this year in return for a second round of state funding to help to withstand the financial and economic crisis today.

Sarkozy tells bankers to give up bonuses


Mixu Paatelainen has left Kilmarnock with immediate effect to take over as manager of Finland, the Scottish Premier League Club have confirmed.


NATO said Russia is welcome to join its military exercises next month in Georgia.

NATO says Russia can join exercise in Georgia


Thomas Robinson posted career-bests with 30 points and 21 rebounds, helping NO. 17 Kansas overcome a sluggish start and beat North Dakota 84-58 on Saturday in its final nonconference game.


News Service Internet telephony provider Skype released its app for the Windows Phone operating system on Sunday on the Windows Phone Marketplace, a couple of months after releasing the beta version of the app. The app, available in 18 languages, brings users of phones running Windows Phone into the mainstream of 200 million people who use the Skype service every month on smartphones and tablets running Android, iOS, and Symbian, computers and laptops running Mac and Windows, and connected TVs, the Microsoft division said in a blog post.


The latest study conducted by ULCA has concluded that Tai chi lowers the depression levels in old people.


AC Milan and Inter Milan both earned their first wins of the season on Saturday to surge clear of the relegation zone.

Ac Milan, Inter earn first wins of the season


The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the ECHL and affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, announce signing goaltender Jeremy Duchesne made his NHL debut last night with the Philadelphia Flyers.


A short-lived but violent storm has killed 122 people in eastern India, officials said Thursday.


Both Houses of the Parliament were adjourned on the first day of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament after paying tributes to former vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and two sitting members who died during the inter-session period.

Both Houses adjourned after paying tributes


12 Eyewitness News Kentucky Speedway is offering a ticket exchange to fans who were stuck in traffic and missed the inaugural Sprint Cup Series race at the track.

Kentucky Speedway offers ticket exchange to fans


1 Comment Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. continued his fight today against an attack on the state's innovative use of DNA to identify suspects of violent crimes, asserting that ``DNA is the fingerprint of the 21st century.''

Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. ``DNA is the fingerprint of the 21st century.''


US manufacturing grew for a 12th straight month in July, providing a boost to the slowing economic recovery.

Manufacturing grows for 12th straight month


A FESTIVAL of football is being held next week in Rowley Regis which is set to attract over 800 people.

FESTIVAL of football being held in Rowley Regis


The body of a Naas woman was recovered from the River Liffey near Brannockstown this morning at about 10.30.

Body of Naas woman recovered from River Liffey


The Australian economy is in better shape than the Reserve Bank, the federal government and the rest of the country believed before the December quarter National Accounts were issued yesterday.


Former Bosnian Serb leader, Radovan Karadzic, has received an award from the political party he founded 20 years ago.

Radovan Karadzic receives award from Party


Seva Call has launched in St. Louis, Missouri to connect consumers to the right service professionals by phone in seconds.

Seva Call launches in St. Louis, Missouri


Corbin Brown, evaluator, said Sumter has had a small population decrease each of the first six years of this decade while the overall population of Georgia has increased.


As per reports and information from our sources,Oil prices will rise and could harm the economy if an expected supply shortage materializes later this year, OPEC Secretary General Abdullah al-Badri said on Tuesday.Consumer countries urged the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to pump more to replace supplies shut down in Libya and to prevent fuel inflation hurting economic growth.


China on Wednesday, hinted on Wednesday it may end the renminbi peg to the US dollar, which it has had in place since mid-2008.

China hints it may end renminbi peg to the US dollar


SHOTS have been fired during a home invasion involving children in Sydney's west, police say.


Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. adopted a new rights agreement that allows the purchase of one preferred stock purchase right for each outstanding share of the company's common stock at the close of business on April 28.

Waddell & Reed adopts new rights agreement


JACKSON, Miss. Police say a man wielding a knife robbed a Jackson bank although tellers were behind bullet-resistant glass.


Ryan Torain participated in practice on Wednesday but was sore afterwards, according to Rich Campbell.


DUP MP Iris Robinson attempted to claim £1,780 from her House of Commons expenses allowance for a coffee table and lamp, documents obtained by the News Letter reveal.

MP attempted to claim £1,780 for table and lamp


President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday inaugurated the country's first ever 50MW wind power project terming it an important milestone and landmark achievement in country's efforts towards finding environmental-friendly, indigenous and low cost energy solutions.

President Zardari inaugurates country's first wind power project


Cross-border cheques and bank drafts are being phased out as from 22 July this year.


The founders of soul supergroup The O'Jays are suing Crown Royal Whiskey over a ``humiliating'' new TV ad.


The Toronto private equity firm Onex completed the takeover Monday of Klamath Falls-based window- and door-maker Jeld Wen.

Onex completes takeover of Klamath Falls-based door-window maker Jeld-Wen


Salesforce.com has moved to acquire Rypple, a deal which will mark its entry into the HR software business.


West Ham beat Norwich 2-1 at Upton Park on Tuesday, handing the Canaries their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat.

West Ham beats Norwich 2-1 in Premier League


Springfield-based CSI has acquired Chadwick Group out of Morrisville, NC, effective June 4.


Famous Bollywood singer, Shibani Kashyap, who rose to fame with her chartbuster number 'Ho Gayi Hai Mohabbat Tumse', is all set to rock Hollywood with her melodious voice.


Officers are looking for a suspect who cut a man with a chainsaw after an argument on Schriver Lane just after 1:00 pm Saturday.

Officers looking for suspect who cut man with chainsaw


San Jose native Alfredo Morales says ``I am a Sharks fan win, lose or draw, baby!''


Recent dry conditions have contributed to fires over the past weekend, and fire departments around the county responded quickly to battle the blazes.

Dry conditions contribute to weekend fires


VILLAGERS fear that their leisure centre could close within months unless they are prepared to face higher council tax bills and help meet the costs of keeping it open.


California Democrats are proposing $11 billion in tax increases on businesses and the rich to help balance the state budget.


Federal watchdogs say many dietary supplements marketed to help consumers lose weight or boost their immune systems are illegally labeled and rely on shoddy evidence to support their health claims, according to a new report on government oversight of the $20 billion supplement industry.


Prince is being sued by a perfume company which claims he failed to honor a contract to help market a fragrance named for the album ``3121.''


BJP on Friday slammed Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal for announcing a probe into the 2G spectrum allocation from 2001 at a time when Parliament is in session.

BJP slams Sibal for announcing probe into 2G allocation


Tia Carrere has filed for a divorce from her photographer husband after seven years.


Emmy-winning game show host Ben Bailey will host the new NBC game show ``Who's Still Standing?' the network announced today.

Emmy winner Ben Bailey to host new NBC game show


Fans hold signs in support of seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and accuse his ex-teammate Floyd Landis of cheating at the 2010 Tour of California from Visalia to Bakersfield on May 20.

Fans and accuse his ex-teammate Floyd Landis


This week the council unveiled a timetable to overhaul the authority, which will see jobs go at City Hall and a shake-up in services across the board in order to get finances back under control and ride out the downturn.


The Indian rupee opened at 54.09-54.10 to the dollar on Tuesday as against previous close of 53.97 a dollar.


Baxter International Inc is in talks to buy Swedish medical-equipment maker Gambro for about $4 billion, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Baxter in talks to buy Gambro for about $4 billion


A tropical cyclone alert remains in force for the whole of the Fiji group as tropical cyclone tomas moves closer to the Fiji group.


Sharks center Scott Gomez could return to the lineup against Los Angeles on Saturday, after skating with the team on Friday afternoon at the Kings' practice facility in Southern California.


FirstRand Ltd. said bad debts on the South African lender's books had peaked and wouldn't affect future earnings.

FirstRand bad debts peak, won't affect future earnings


Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is excited about an imminent deal for Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck.

Sunderland boss Bruce excited about dealing in man utd striker Welbeck


Outokumpu has postponed its investment programme and plans to concentrate on improving its profitability and cash generation in the short-term, the company said on Thursday, predicting that its fourth quarter performance will fall short of previous expectations.

Outokumpu postpones investment programme


Reggae balladeer and award winning crossover artist Da'Ville scores another SMASH hit record with the release of 'Hey Now!'.

Da'Ville scores another SMASH hit with 'Hey Now!'