One prospect the Bengals are targeting in the first round is South Florida defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.

(Bengals) Bengals targeting South Florida de Jason Pierre-Paul?


DUBAI // Domestic violence extends to every emirate, but much more research is needed to determine how widespread the problem really is, social workers say.


A new consortium of European organisations unite to support next generation drug discovery by providing a single view across data sources, bringing the semantic web to drug discovery.

Consortium supports next generation drug discovery


Parents plead with GRPS officials to keep schools open amid a plan to consolidate buildings in the district.


China dominated the Japan Open table tennis tournament on Sunday, taking first in the women's and men's singles events.


Dubai stocks may rise 15% over the next two months as government support for Dubai World helps to boost earnings, according to a Bloomberg report, which cited Gulfmena Alternative Investments.

Dubai stocks may rise 15% over next two months as government support helps to boost earnings


A bill in the state Legislature that aims to help Minnesota students whose families cannot afford to buy them lunch would expand the free lunch program by 61,500 students.


A sexual assault victim used pepper spray to drive off an assailant who grabbed her and pinned her to the ground as she walked in El Segundo, police said Saturday.


FULLERTON, Calif. A Fullerton pastor has been charged with sexual battery against a female member of his congregation.

Fullerton pastor charged with sexual battery


0 comments British supermodel Naomi Campbell is said to be designing a denim collection for Italian fashion brand Fiorucci, which is rumoured to have debuted during Milan Men's Fashion Week over the weekend.

Naomi Campbell designs denim collection for Fiorucci


A Lompoc man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a former high school rival in October 2006 and will be sentenced next week in Santa Maria.

Lompoc man pleads guilty in fatal shooting


Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer, has been released from the hospital and returned home, the Associated Press reports the court as saying.

Justice Ginsburg released from the hospital


The US military says the last American troops have left Iraq as the nearly nine-year war ends.


US pop singer Madonna will divorce British film director Guy Ritchie, the singer's spokeswoman in London said on Wednesday.


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DiCaprio replaces Pitt as Tag Heuer''s new ``green'' ambassador


South Korea decided Wednesday to conduct an economic and technical feasibility study on building undersea tunnels with Japan and China, according to President Lee Myung Bak's press office.

S. Korea decides on feasibility study for undersea tunnel to Japan


As the role of past and present Congress governments comes under intense scrutiny for effectively helping Warren Anderson and America's Union Carbide get away in the Bhopal gas leak case, senior party leader Digvijaya Singh has said that American pressure could have been a factor in how the disaster was handled.


Track star Lolo Jones and Jazmine Fenlator won the bobsled silver medal at the World Cup opener in Lake Placid, NY on Friday, finishing a half-second behind gold medalist Canadian world champ Kaillie Humphries and her brakeman Chelsea Valois.

Lolo Jones, Jazmine Fenlator win bobsled silver at World Cup


John Calipari announced on Tuesday a fantasy camp for fans that will take place September 13-15.


Bloomberg LP today announced that Emmy簧 award winning journalist Charlie Rose will join BusinessWeek as a columnist upon completion of its previously announced acquisition of BusinessWeek.


AMR Corp.'s president and chief executive officer, Gerard J. Arpey, has reiterated that the industry has got to collect more revenue for its product.

``The industry has got to collect more revenue for its product''


PTI May 27, 2012, 10.21PM IST A day after his team targeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for alleged corruption, Anna Hazare today said that the prime minister is an honest man.


What exactly does Houston-area Congressman Gene Green, a Democrat, need with$842,656 in PAC money?

What does Congressman Gene Green need with all that PAC money?


Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mike Brown has been suspended for three games for a hit to the head of Phoenix Coyotes defenceman Ed Jovanovski in a game Thursday.

Maple Leafs' Mike Brown suspended three games


Author Salman Rushdie, who was once condemned to death by a former Iranian spiritual leader, has said that provoking people is in his DNA.

Salman Rushdie says provoking people is in his DNA


The weather of Kathmandu will improve from Tuesday and the monsoon will retreat from the country in another five-six days, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.


A man has been injured in a boat explosion in Honolulu's Ala Wai Harbor.


LaTroy Hawkins wants the ball, but apparently the Milwaukee Brewers don't feel like giving it to him.


Sunderland defender Titus Bramble will face no further action in relation to an alleged rape last month.


Canadian stocks are expected to reverse yearto-date losses and eke out low single-digit returns in 2011, boosted by an improving economy, solid earnings and fewer global headwinds, a Reuters poll found.


A woman constipated for 45 days required emergency surgery.


A hybrid power boat that doesn't require gasoline or diesel fuel is generating interest at a Maine marina this month.

Hybrid boat generates interest at Maine marina


WasteServ has signed an agreement with all owners of the Refuse Collection Vehicles in Gozo, which will result in a marked improvement of the waste collection service in the island.

WasteServ signs agreement with rcvs owners


Hyderabad thrashed Andhra by six wickets while Kerala lost to Karnataka in the South Zone Veterans Cricket tournament here on Tuesday.


More workers will lose jobs as Huntsman plans to shutter its petrochemical plant in Melbourne in early 2010 once demolition and decontamination is completed.

More to lose jobs as Huntsman to shutter petrochemical plant in Melbourne


The Toronto stock market headed for a sharply lower open amid worse than expected economic growth figures for Canada and the United States.

Toronto stock markets heads for lower open


The public debt of rich countries is forecast to rise to 133% of GDP in 2020 compared with 102% in 2010 and in the case of Ireland, the debt will increase to 118% compared with 28% in 2007.

Public debt of rich countries to rise to 133% of GDP in 2020 from 102% in 2010;


2352512 Ontario Inc., and its sole beneficial shareholder, GB Proud, today will file an early warning report in connection with the purchase of units of OneMove Technologies Inc. on a private placement basis.

2352512 Ontario Inc. files early warning report


Virgin Airlines owner Richard Branson injured his knee in a skiing accident in Switzerland, he wrote on his blog.

Richard Branson injures knee in skiing accident


A 22-year-old Chinese man pleaded guilty to stealing 50 pieces of hand phones worth $33,170 from Syarikat Dee Jay Home Video while a local man and a local woman denied the charge of abetting the Chinese man to commit the theft.

Chinese man pleads guilty to stealing 50 hand phones


SMOKERS in Cheltenham were told to stub out the habit in no uncertain terms at a special event yesterday.


Facebook is seeking to remove hateful content from the popular social networking site.

Facebook seeks to remove hateful content from site


A Maoist combatant serving at the Sixth Division has allegedly been killed CPN-UML cadres in Salyan last Friday.

Maoist combatant allegedly killed by UML cadres


Congresswoman Frederica Wilson on Tuesday morning will launch a new live radio show to ``take on the tough issues impacting'' her Broward/Miami-Dade district.

Frederica Wilson launches new live radio show


MIAMI Florida Marlins manager Jack McKeon says he'll retire at the end of the season at age 80, a decision that had been expected.

McKeon says he'll retire at end of season


A woman has been found dead hanging from a tree in a wooded area in the southeastern Louisiana town of Reserve.


The Indian Navy and the Coast Guard have stepped up patrolling off the Konkan coast following intelligence inputs provided by the Goa police that a suspicious ship is sailing towards the coastal state.

Navy, coast Guard step up patrolling off Konkan coast


During the final Winnipeg Jets game ever, Wayne Gretzky steals the puck.


Elizabeth Edwards, the estranged wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, died in North Carolina Tuesday morning, a family friend said.


A 36-year-old lady doctor of the Bandhagiri government hospital in Hambantota was shot dead at her residence by a soldier attached to the Embilipitiya Army camp on Monday.


Honda announced Thursday that it will be the title sponsor for the Indy race in Edmonton this summer.


World number four Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Australian Open on Friday, claiming he was still suffering from the stomach virus which caused him to cancel his plans to return to action in the Gulf this week.


The female Belleville police officer -- wrongly identified by the Toronto Star as an OPP officer -- was rocked by the realization she knocked on Lloyd's door on a cold night last January when Williams was waiting, some 30 metres behind the house, in a field.


A crime spree in the town of Armenia that turned even uglier last December with vulgar and profane graffiti on a resident's home may be solved with the arrest of three men.


John Demjanjuk, who allegedly aided in the murder of 29,000 Jews at a Nazi-run death camp in occupied Poland, was denied an emergency appeal by a Supreme Court justice Thursday, all but clearing the way for him to be sent to Germany to stand trial for war crimes.


This was believed to be the first time switchgrass was used as fuel for a power plant in Kentucky.


aTyr Pharma, the Physiocrine therapeutics company, today announced the formation of a therapeutic advisory board.

ATyr Pharma announces formation of therapeutic advisory board


Specifically, they can't find guitarist Joe Perry.


President Jacob Zuma must come clean on whether he saw a letter outlining security upgrades for his private Nkandla home, DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko said on Monday.


As a result of a previously-announced seizure by the Director of the Arizona Department of Insurance of its primary regulated subsidiaries on Oct. 20, 2011, The PMI Group Inc. has announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

The PMI Group files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy


Sanaa Lathan has denied having any involvement in the Kobe Bryant divorce, despite reports that she was all over him at Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'Watch The Throne' concert last week.

Sanaa Lathan denies involvement in Kobe Bryant divorce


Now gearing up for distinct films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Ram Leela, the actress says she is happy that she gets a ``fair amount of choices'' in Bollywood.


World Boxing Association super flyweight interim champion Nonito Donaire is reportedly having problems making weight for his bout this Saturday night's clash against knockout puncher Hernan Marquez at the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico.


A Pembroke man facing a manslaughter charge has been released on bail after spending less than 48 hours in jail.


American Eagle Outfitters Inc. said late Tuesday it plans to close its MARTIN+OSA brand, including all 28 stores and its online operations.

American Eagle to close MARTIN+OSA brand


Pocket God is finally coming from iOS devices to Facebook.


South Africa's manufacturing output likely fell for a 12th month in a row in September, but the rate of decline may have slowed, a survey showed on Monday.

Manufacturing output to fall for 12th month in a row


AFRICAN National Congress Youth President Julius Malema arrived in Zimbabwe from South Africa late Friday for a three-day fact-finding visit focused on indigenization.


British lawyer and writer John Mortimer, creator of the curmudgeonly criminal lawyer Rumpole of the Bailey, died Friday.


``Australian apparel company Pacific Brands announced its first redundancies in Palmerston North, New Zealand, yesterday as part of its decision to exist from New Zealand manufacture,'' says Robert Reid, President of the National Distribution Union, which represents New Zealand workers at the company.

Pacific Brands announces first redundancies


In continued support of musical education in America's schools, leading cymbal maker SABIAN has donated 100 SBr cymbal sets to Little Kids Rock, an organization dedicated to bringing free musical instruments and music instruction to under-served schools across the US.

SABIAN donates 100 cymbals to Little Kids Rock


Derby County boss Nigel Clough praised record-breaking schoolboy Mason Bennett for his maturity after handing the striker his debut at Middlesbrough.

Derby County boss Nigel Clough praises Mason Bennett


Civil court orders aimed at stopping sex offenders from preying on children after they are released from jail are ``not fit for purpose'' and are failing to protect children from sexual abuse, a report has found.


The very popular Laughing Samoans are coming to Honiara.


SOASTA has raised USD10m from investors UV Partners, Canaan Partners, Formative Ventures and the Entrepreneurs Fund.

Cloud computing firm SOASTA raises USD10m


Oil fell to around $69 a barrel on Wednesday in volatile trade, pressured by high US stockpiles and as Germany's move to ban some naked short-selling roiled financial markets.


Volkswagen overtook Kia in terms of US market share last month, gaining a 4.2-percent share of the key market in April for the first time ahead of Kia's 4 percent.


Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Baylor College of Medicine report in the Aug. 17 issue of Cell that they have used a small molecule compound to generate reversible birth control in male mice.

Researchers use small molecule compound to generate reversible birth control in male mice


On Friday, three suspected Russian spies were denied bail by a United States judge who said they used false identities and that they may flee if released.


A FOOTBALL player for London Colney who died after losing control of his van last week suffered a heart attack seconds before the smash.


Music from the wildly popular Fox comedy Glee dominates this week with a total of 14 tracks in the 200 Top Songs chart on iTunes.


Uganda Cranes first choice custodian Denis Onyango has urged his team mates to ensure they avoid conceding early goals if they are to pick a decent result in their 2014 World Cup qualifier against Liberia on Sunday March 24.

We must avoid conceding an early goal --


The Srizbi botnet, which has been making bigger waves these days than the fizzling Storm botnet, is the main driver of this malware-laden spam, according to Marshal, which says malicious spam traffic tripled within just one week.

Malicious spam traffic triples in one week


A FAWKNER family facing deportation to the Philippines while their daughter battles cancer still desperately needs legal assistance and employment.

Family facing deportation while battling cancer


Aintree punters defied the credit crunch as the crowds poured in yesterday and pushed the attendance up to the regular score of 70,000.


The JSE gave up its earlier gains to close deep in the red on Thursday, in line with a weak opening on Wall Street, with slumping resources stocks contributing to the losses.


Switzerland is in talks with the US to resolve the issue of untaxed assets held by US citizens in Swiss bank accounts, a government official said.

Switzerland in talks with US on untaxed assets, official says


New figures from Statistics Canada showed Canadians took more trips abroad in May than they did a year earlier.


Mortgage lenders need to apply common sense when considering applications for their products, an expert has said.

Mortgage lenders 'should apply common sense to applications'


A Miami Springs man who ran an unregistered investment advisory firm faces up to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to securities fraud.

Miami Springs man pleads guilty to securities fraud


Delhiites have a date with music this weekend.


2009-11-12 23:49:48 - Free foreclosure listings are worthy of your time if you want to be able to keep your pulse on the real estate market.


Men have the golf course, the poker room, the pool table...and women have...networking groups?

``Men have the golf course, women have networking groups'' --


Mysskin held a sneak preview of his Yuddham Sei at Four Frames on Tuesday evening for his colleagues from the industry.

Mysskin holds sneak preview of yudham Sei


US CAR giant Chrysler filed for bankruptcy protection today as it was announced that a rescue deal with Italian firm Fiat had been reached.


An 11-year-old girl has died after she fell near a primary school in Blackburn, Lancashire.


Four people were hospitalized after their car plunged into the St. Croix River in downtown Stillwater.

Four people hospitalized after car plunged into River


Five rare Hermann tortoises have been stolen from a garden at a property in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.


The killing of two Indian fishermen in gunfire from Italian oil tanker Enrica Lexie on February 15 had taken place 20.5 nautical miles off the Kerala coast, the chargesheet filed against the two accused Italian Marines on Friday said even as Italian authorities sought the help of the Kerala Government and the Latin Catholic Church for expediting the proceedings against the accused.

Chargesheet filed against Italian Marines


A man was facing burglary charges after video apparently caught him stealing from his own company, police said.


This comprehensive report gives a thorough analysis of printed and thin film photovoltaics and batteries.

Analysis on printed and thin film photovoltaics


MCDONALD'S is set to almost double its Chinese workforce and open another 250 restaurants in the coming year in a competitive push alongside rival fast-food restaurant chains.


Candidate filing for elected offices begins at noon Monday, and a smattering of state and local candidates will officially join the frenzy already erupting at the national level.


German investor sentiment rose strongly in January, indicating that economic activity in the country should stabilize over the next six months rather than deteriorate further, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday.

German investor sentiment rises in January


Oil prices sank under $90 on Wednesday as traders seized on rising US crude reserves and after US President George W Bush called on Opec to increase output to help cut the cost of energy.


Fox owned the summer TV ratings according to a press release issued by the network on Tuesday.


Jimmy Devins has become the latest Fianna Fail TD to announce he will not be contesting the next general election.

Jimmy Devins not to contest general election


Walsall boss Dean Smith denies that Jamie Paterson will move to fellow League One outfit Sheffield United.


As protests continue to rock the Arab world, Algeria lifts a 19-year 'state of emergency' to allow more freedom.


Three men, two of whom have been placed under the Restricted Residence Act, were charged in a magistrates' court here with discharging a firearm with intention to cause death at a jewellery shop in Pendang last month.


A male truck thief suspect taken into custody Tuesday morning was found inside the stolen vehicle dressed as a woman.

Male suspect found in stolen vehicle dressed as woman


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Copper mining giant Antofagasta will pay a $1 special dividend after its profits almost doubled in 2010, but the results disappointed the market nontheless.

Antofagasta to pay special dividend as profits almost double


Two California mental hospitals have been released from federal oversight, ending a five-year court-ordered reform effort that implemented major changes in patient treatment.

Two California mental hospitals released from federal oversight


Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it had killed some 158,000 chickens after the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain was found at an infected farm.

Saudi Arabia kills 158,000 chickens after bird flu found


RB Ricky Williams on retiring after 11 total NFL seasons: ``I will miss the game, the camaraderie, my teammates and especially the emotions of a big victory.


A federal judge on Tuesday upheld two Springfield anti-foreclosure ordinances, ruling against six banks that sought to overturn the regulations.

Judge upholds Springfield anti-foreclosure ordinances


Elizabeth Edwards said a virus had forced her to cancel a speech yesterday at the Pennsylvania Governor's Conference for Women in Pittsburgh.

Virus forces elizabeth Edwards to cancel speech


For the second time in less than a week, a sinkhole has opened up in a Seffner neighborhood.


Oil fell towards $78 a barrel on Wednesday, extending the previous session's decline from a one-year peak after a bigger-than-expected rise in US crude oil inventories.


Scottish golfer Russell Knox has qualified for his first US Open after sharing first place in a sectional qualification tournament in Maryland.

Scottish golfer Russell Knox qualifies for US Open


One policeman died and another got an injury when trying to detain a group of militants in Chechnya, ITAR-TASS learnt at the republic's law enforcement bodies.

One policeman dies, another gets injury in Chechnya


Jack White and the studio for his label Third Man Records are set to appear on the History Channel in North America next week.

Jack White and Third Man Records to appear on the History Channel


Venus Williams advanced to the final of the Sony Ericsson Championships with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win Saturday over top-ranked Jelena Jankovic.


While there is no doubt that the ethical controversy surrounding human embryonic stem cell research has given rise to an uncertain policy environment, the true impact of years of frequent policy changes has not been fully assessed.

The true impact of years of frequent policy changes has not been fully assessed


Jake ``The Snake'' Roberts is doing so well in Diamond Dallas Page's ``Accountability Crib,'' he's now promising a comeback ... and he's even saying he'll be in the Royal Rumble match next year.

Jake Roberts: 'I'll be in the Royal Rumble next year ...


The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh announced that the Iranian military forces have brought down two foreign spy planes over the Persian Gulf recently, Iran's Mehr News Agency reported.

Iran brought down two spy planes over Persian Gulf:


Madonna loves underwear and dresses in fishnet stockings and Victoria's Secret underpants for her boyfriend.


Malaysian industrial output dropped 14.7 percent year-on-year in February amid declines in the manufacturing, mining and electricity sectors, according to official data released Thursday.

Malaysia's industrial output drops 14.7 percent


A Sioux Falls man has claimed the Dakota Cash jackpot from the May 6 drawing.

Sioux Falls man claims Dakota Cash jackpot


Castro may visit Venezuela, his friend and ally Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Saturday, in what would be the 84-year-old Castro's first visit abroad in at least four years.

Fidel Castro may visit Venezuela, Chavez says


Chief Consultant Radiotherapist and Oncologist, National Hospital, Abuja, Dr. Abdulrasaq Oyesegun, has said that too much pepper can cause cancer of the tongue, oral and vocal cavity.

Too much pepper can cause cancer of the tongue --


Seth Rogen starrer 'The Green Hornet' has topped US box office by earning $34 million in the opening weekend.


The charity offers people alternative ways to deal with illness and stress at drop-in centre sessions held on Saturday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm, at Masham Court, Victoria Avenue, Douglas.

Alternative ways to deal with illness and stress


A MAN from Ware has been jailed for seven and a half years for drugs offences after a police surveillance operation in Cheshunt.


Winslow Township police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint sometime during the week of Nov. 19.

Winslow Township police to conduct sobriety checkpoint


The Australian authorities on Wednesday intercepted the first asylum seeker boat to arrive during the election campaign, north of Christmas Island.

Australian authorities intercept asylum seekers boat


An elderly man now faces prison time for firing shots at state troopers in Clinton County.


Britain needs an American-style national security adviser to report to Prime Minister Gordon Brown on terrorist threats, said a committee of lawmakers in a report that included unusually sharp criticism of the country's approach to security.

'Britain needs a national security adviser'


The final pair of I'm A Celebrity 2010, Shaun and Stacey have both shown their delight at being in the final.


Markets in Asia and the Pacific fell on Thursday, as economic gloom again spread around the globe.


Anna Kendrick arrives for the Time 100 Gala at the Time Warner Center in New York on April 26, 2011.

Anna Kendrick arrives for the Time 100 Gala in New York


But two goats were found wandering the streets of Beechview on Tuesday.

Goats found wandering streets in Beechview


``This is the first time Our Lady of Madu becomes refugee in her own land,'' Mannaar Bishop said.

Our Lady of Madu becomes refugee in her own land:


Customer service software provider RightNow Technologies Inc. said Monday that it plans to sell $125 million worth of convertible senior notes in a private offering.

RightNow plans to sell $125 million in convertible senior notes through private offering


Over 2,000 public school teachers from across the emirate were trained this year as part of a programme to enhance their teaching skills in keeping with the new school model, which in turn would improve student performance.


The wife of a missing Nashville surgeon who disappeared while kayaking on Center Hill Lake nearly two months ago has taken legal action.

Wife of missing Nashville surgeon takes legal action


SCHAPELLE Corby has been taken to a new hospital for psychiatric treatment after doctors said she was too ill to be returned to her cell.

Schapelle Corby taken to hospital for psychiatric treatment


Major rivers continued to rise in Uttarakhand today even as most parts of the state experienced a bright sunshine, giving some relief to the region where heavy rains in the past few days had wreaked havoc killing over 60 people and rendering thousands homeless.

Major rivers continue to rise in Uttarakhand


The Parliamentary Secretary for the Elderly and Community Care, Mario Galea on a visit to the Activity Centre of St Vincent de Paul Residence, said that ``dementia is a priority for the Government and during this legislature the Government has worked effectively in this field. The Government is working on a national plan for dementia which amongst other objectives aims to raise awareness of the condition and where possible, to diagnose the conditions at earlier stages of the dementia process.''

Government working on a national plan for dementia


Tiger Woods had a cortisone shot in his right ankle recently to relieve lingering soreness.


TV presenter Tess Daly said last night her marriage to Vernon Kay was ``worth fighting for'' after he admitted sending explicit messages to a string of women.


Restaurant chain Subway has opened five new eco-friendly restaurants North Carolina, Indiana and Connecticut.

Subway opens five new eco-friendly restaurants


Stocks sharply pared losses on Monday and the Dow industrials briefly turned positive as oil prices plunged by more than $5 a barrel.


'Age cannot wither her nor custom stale her infinite variety' -- so said William Shakespeare of Queen Cleopatra who ruled both Upper and Lower Egypt more than 2,000 years ago.


The Eagles announced Tuesday they will cut veteran running back Brian Westbrook, marking the first of what likely will be a series of dramatic offseason moves.

Eagles cut star running back Brian Westbrook


The 1Malaysia computer distribution programme, a brainchild of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, is the best formula to overcome the digital gap in Sabah, said Membakut state assemblyman Datuk Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif.

1Malaysia computer programme the best formula to overcome digital gap


An Ohio man charged with drug and firearm related felonies faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine, according to an indictment recently returned by the grand jury for the US Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.


The Michigan Senate approved an increase in funding for state universities, community colleges and public schools Tuesday, passing the final piece of the state budget for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1.

Michigan Senate passes final piece of state budget


News Corp. hearing gets underway in Parliament as James Murdoch apologizes before Parliament and Chairman and Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch declared, ``the most humble day of my life''.


Lewis Hamilton says he would welcome Jenson Button or anyone else as his McLaren team mate next year.

Hamilton would welcome Button at McLaren


Finley, 66, died Saturday after a battle with colorectal cancer that the media-shy campaign general had shared openly with the world in his last months.

Sen. Doug Finley has died after a battle with colorectal cancer


A fire broke out at Mouchak Market at Malibagh-Mouchak More in the capital on Wednesday night.


just hours before Super Bowl XLV, Hall of Fame Steelers running back Franco Harris says the game will come down to the running game, and he thinks the Steelers have the edge.

Franco Harris thinks the Steelers have the edge


Kazakhstan wants to extend the ban on petrochemicals export beyond July 1, Minister of Oil and Gas Sauat Mynbaev said on Tuesday in Astana, the Kazakh capital.

Kazakhstan to extend ban on petrochemicals export


At its meeting on 28 and 29 September 2010, the ETH Board appointed five new professors to the ETH Zurich.


A Monroe County Sheriff's investigator is facing charges for sex abuse, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child.

Monroe County Sheriff's investigator charged with sex abuse


Weather forecasters say more rain is coming to the Wiregrass Thursday evening, but say chances are good the heaviest rain may stay south of the already-saturated counties of Dale and Coffee.


On January 10, 2012, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, prompting officials to issue a brief tsunami warning.

Powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia


The new US administration will increase non-military aid to Pakistan, but hold Islamabad accountable for security along the border region with Afghanistan, according to a US foreign policy document released soon after President Barack Obama assumed office.

US to increase non-military aid to Pakistan:


Florida RB Chris Rainey was named the national offensive player of the week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation on Sunday.

Chris Rainey named national player of the week by Walter Camp Football Foundation


China offers GPS rivals Updated: 04:39, Sunday December 30, 2012 China has opened up its domestic satellite navigation network, a rival to the American GPS, across the Asia-Pacific region.


Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has put his five-bedroom house in Canberra up for sale with an asking price of A$2.25 million after abandoning any aspirations to again lead the country.

Former Prime minister Kevin Rudd puts house up for sale


Associated Press is developing for mobile versions of advertising and insertion of coupons that often appear in the weekend newspapers.

Associated Press is developing mobile versions of advertising


The prosecution Wednesday concluded its case in the Mumbai terrorism trial as the special court said it would record the statement of the sole surviving Pakistani gunman soon.

Prosecution concludes case in Mumbai terrorism trial


NBA star and Cleveland Cavalier guard Delonte West was arrested on Thursday on gun possession charges.

NBA star Delonte West arrested on gun charges


Bondi residents are helping protect local waterways and reduce sewer overflows in the New South Wales beachside suburb by removing tree roots from their private sewerage pipes.

Bondi residents help reduce sewer overflows


Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson became the latest target of the NBA's crackdown on behaviour when he was fined US$50,000 on Saturday for verbally abusing the referees after a loss to Detroit a night earlier.


Stocks pared their losses in late trading on Tuesday but still finished in red.


President Laura Chinchilla, sworn in as Costa Rica's first female president on Saturday, pledged cooperation with all parties and citizens during her inauguration speech.

President Chinchilla pledges cooperation with all parties


US stocks ended a turbulent week by plunging to six-year lows amid concerns over ailing financial institutions and their prospective nationalization.


Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has thrown a title taunt at both Chelsea and Manchester United, says his club will show its real intentions in due course.

Fernando Torres throws title taunt at Chelsea


The SEC football teams got off to a rough weekend start on Thursday night when Auburn lost on the road to West Virginia.


Many fruit and vegetable farmers in New England and the Midwest say they expect an early harvest this year -- if it hasn't already started.

Fruit and vegetable farmers expecting early harvest this year


Only this time, a mummified body has been found in Beverly Hills.


A new JD Wetherspoon pub is set to open in Camborne next week creating 55 jobs for the town.

Wetherspoons opens in Camborne creating 55 jobs


One of two girls charged with cyberstalking and computer trespass pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.

Girl charged with cyberstalking pleads not guilty


A hotel worker in Henrietta was stabbed Friday night.


The Blackstone River between Worcester and Northbridge may temporarily turn red today as federal researchers release a harmless dye into the water to conduct tests.


Parking rates are climbing in Canada, according to Colliers International's 10th Annual Parking Rate Survey released today.


Even though Jerry Sandusky gave up his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday morning in Centre County court, his lawyer said he still intends to fight the child sex charges against him.


IHH team left Turkey on Friday night and arrived in Japan on Saturday after a 13-hour journey.


Peter Andre will be named in the divorce papers of two television presenters, it has been claimed.

Peter Andre to be named in divorce papers


The District of Tofino is planning a more ``pragmatic,'' and ``ambassadorial'' approach to bylaw enforcement after receiving complaints about recent enforcements from the community, according to the chief administrative officer.

Tofino plans 'ambassadorial' approach to bylaw enforcement


Additional charges, including false reporting of a crime, were filed against a fired Sallisaw police officer who admitted he shot himself and tried to blame the man he is accused of stealing cattle from.

Additional charges filed against fired Sallisaw police officer


News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch filed for divorce from his wife of 14 years, Wendi, seeking to end a marriage that had been irretrievably broken for more than six months, according to his spokesman.


The body of a 34-year-old man was found Thursday afternoon behind a Rock Falls apartment complex, police said.


Chairman of Great Union Party of Turkey Yalcin Topgu has said that the western countries are killing people for sake of petroleum.

Western countries kill people for petroleum:


Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi left here Friday evening for Japan via Bangkok on a week-long historic visit to the East Asian nation, sources with the National League for Democracy said.

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi leaves for Japan


Human Genome Sciences has rejected a $2.6 billion procurement bid from GlaxoSmithKline as they deemed it was not enough.

Human Genome Sciences reject $2.6 billion bid


Lil Wayne says he's an epileptic and has had seizures for years.


The Lagoon has appointed Cluttons Bahrain to be its property manager under a two-year contract.


Former Pittsburgh Steelers standout Kordell Stewart has filed for divorce from his reality television star wife Porsha Williams.

Kordell Stewart files for divorce from Porsha Williams


ABC is canceling feel-good remodeling show ``Extreme Makeover:


Investment bank Citigroup has taken control of record label EMI from the financier Guy Hands.


Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack, who played on the hit songs Listen To The Music and China Grove, has died of cancer aged 65.

Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack dies at 65


Activist-actor Martin Sheen will be honored by the University of Notre Dame with its Laetare Medal for his humanitarian work, the school announced Sunday.


Panvel would be another Bhopal gas tragedy, is what the residents, farmers and farm house owners of the dozens of villages that is going to lose their farm land for the rail corridor that the railways is planning between Uran and the other cities have to say.

Panvel would be another Bhopal gas tragedy.


A Garwood man who is a suspected member of the Bloods street gang pleaded guilty last week to extortion and possession of illegal drugs and will be sentenced to more than six years in state prison, Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow said.


tropical storm ``Ulysses'' moves closer to Bicol, state weather forecasters said Sunday.


The Princeton Review, Inc. , a leading provider of test preparation and online career education services, announced today that it has priced its previously announced underwritten public offering of 14,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $3.00 per share.

The Princeton Review announces pricing of public offering of common stock


A Dallas firefighter was found unresponsive inside a station Thursday morning and later died, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Dallas firefighter found unresponsive in station


Hacienda Tres Rios Resort is the first hotel in Latin America to launch an innovative mobile booking engine for the iPhone, Blackberry, Android, and other smart phones.

Hacienda Tres Rios launches innovative mobile booking engine


In the closest vote since the award began in 2001, McCaw added to his 2006 honor.


KAIZER Chiefs bounced back with a hard-fought 2-1 win over fellow strugglers Jomo Cosmos in their Absa Premier Soccer League match at the Rand Stadium yesterday.


2013-03-15T13:15:00Z Who has come to Madison more often?


Crews battling wildfires in Arizona and New Mexico continued to make progress Saturday, nearing full containment on at least two blazes.


The youth group of the Islamic Society of Mansfield gave away free lunches Friday as part of the group's community service component for Ramadan, a month of fasting.

Islamic Society of Mansfield gives away free lunches


Minister of State for I&B, Jagathrakshakan, has denied any links to the capitation fee scam exposed by a TIMES NOW-Times of India joint investigation at Sree Balaji Medical College, Chennai.

Minister denies link to capitation fee scam


The actor confessed he read the poem ``Howl'' out loud, over and over: ``I read it to myself in it's entirety, I don't know how many times ... fortunately, it comes in a very small volume so I could walk around New York and just read that out loud, and I did that.''


A court in Abu Dhabi has jailed 13 Syrians for trafficking Moroccan women to the United Arab Emirates to work as prostitutes, notes a BBC News report.

13 jailed for trafficking Moroccan women


CITIGROUP is selling its German retail business to France's Credit Mutuel for more than $8 billion as the biggest US bank continues to grapple with the global markets crisis.

Citigroup sells German business for $8 billion


A 49-year-old woman was thrown to the ground and kicked during a purse snatching in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood on Wednesday night, police said today.

Woman thrown to the ground and kicked during purse snatching


Media company CBS has announced that they are now acquiring online media giant CNet Networks.


Former England manager Steve McClaren has made a surprise return to the training ground by coaching League Two promotion candidates Darlington.


China says trade with its close ally North Korea nearly doubled in the first seven months of the year compared with the same period in 2010.

China says trade with North Korea has nearly doubled


Ray Allen has agreed to sign with the Miami Heat for the mini mid-level exception worth $3.09 million a season, according to team owner Micky Arison, who tweeted the news Friday night.


Seoul shares rose on Monday, supported by financial issues, as investors remained upbeat on the global economy following gains on Wall Street.


No delegates from Rapid City are currently visiting Rapid City's sister city in Japan, Nikko City, according to Travis Sutterfield, president of the Rapid City -Nikko City Sister City Association.

No delegates from Rapid currently visiting sister City in Japan


Reliance Big TV, the direct-to-home service provider under Reliance Communications, has added two new interactive services, iHolidays and iMall, to its existing bouquet of iServices.

Reliance Big TV adds two interactive services


He saw in a still crumbling and falling where he britney spears taking meth ``.


Three months after being paroled from prison, a Bolingbrook man is accused of stealing DVDs yet again.

Bolingbrook man accused of stealing DVDs


Kotaku is running a story that Yoichi Wada, a boss at Square Enix, let it slip at an investors meeting that Dragon Quest X might be coming to the Wii U in addition to the Nintendo Wii.


Three environment bodies in Wales are to be merged into a single organisation, the Welsh Government has announced.


Raphael Gualazzi, who represented Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, will release a special edition of his album ``Reality and Fantasy'' on 18th of October.

Raphael Gualazzi releases special edition


The Dutch government will launch a EUR6 billion stimulus package for the economy, Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende said Wednesday, addressing the parliament.

Dutch government launches EUR6 billion stimulus package for economy


In support of the McGrath Foundation, the Sydney Cricket Ground is all set to turn pink during the third Test between South Africa and Australia starting on Saturday.

Sydney Cricket Ground to turn pink during third Test


Actor Kamal Hassan has turned 57 on November 7, 2011.


Always-controversial producer Rick Rubin wanted Cream drummer Ginger Baker to replace Bill Ward in Black Sabbath, guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed.

Rick Rubin wanted Ginger Baker for Black Sabbath


Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has led tributes to ``larger-than-life'' politician Sir Cyril Smith, who has died at the age of 82.


One of the world's largest filesharing websites, The Pirate Bay, is going legal through a series of give-and-take payment models that in some cases may even earn its users a bundle of cash, the new owners said Saturday.

File sharing website Pirate Bay goes legal


Crowley Maritime Corp. said it's adding 500 new containers to its fleet serving customers in Puerto Rico, other Caribbean islands and Central America.


The Chicago Bears have tendered one-year offers to five restricted free agents, including safety and kickoff returner Danieal Manning along with defensive end Mark Anderson and linebacker Nick Roach.

Bears tender offers to five restricted free agents


St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter has injured his left hamstring in his spring training debut but doesn't think it's a serious injury.


The government of the Tibet Autonomous Region has said that there had been enough evidence to prove that the recent sabotage in Lhasa was ``organized, premeditated and masterminded'' by the Dalai clique.

``Sabotage in Lhasa masterminded by Dalai clique''


They Won't Believe Me was a 1947 Alfred Hitchcock movie starring Robert Young as a charming yet roguish hustler whose duplicitous ways finally lead to personal disaster, both for him and those he deceived.


Belmont launches its annual ``Sex and the Soul'' week Monday, just as a flap over the departure of an openly gay soccer coach has quieted.


A Sioux Falls photographer has won a $50,000 art fellowship from the Bush Foundation of St. Paul.

Sioux Falls photographer wins $50,000 art fellowship


Joe Flacco: ``Pay the man'' Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is in the final year of his rookie contract, and there haven't been any serious negotiations about an extension.


Industrial bellwether Alcoa is starting to signal ``better quarters ahead'' for the US economy.

Alcoa signals better quarters ahead for the US economy?


``Tim Howard will return to goal,'' head coach Bob Bradley said at a press conference.


3Seventy will expand its services into the Canadian market in early first quarter of 2012.

3Seventy expands into the Canadian market


The fastest rising music director in Kollywood, Vijay Antony has worn the grease paint and turned hero with Naan !


The mayor of Pitcairn, a British territory in the Pacific that was recently mired in a child sexual abuse scandal, has been charged with possessing child pornography.

Mayor of Pitcairn charged with possessing child pornography


High out-of-pocket costs, lack of health insurance and limited access to care contribute to a relatively low rate of colorectal cancer screening in the United States, according to a new systematic review by researchers at the RTI International-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Evidence-based Practice Center.

High costs, lack of insurance contribute to low rate of colorectal cancer screenings in U.S.


SINGER songwriter Rumer has entered the album charts at number 3, beating Rod Stewart's latest release with her debut album.


Here are five Valentine's Day wishes to help the Philadelphia Flyers as they head toward the regular season stretch drive.

Five Valentine's Day wishes for the Philadelphia Flyers


London, Aug 13 Hollywood star Julia Roberts feels pity for all the young actresses in the film industry because of the ``surgical'' focus on their dressing and style, which can leave them ``insecure''.

Julia Roberts feels pity for all the young actresses in industry


Mehlville volleyball ended its season Tuesday night against Fox in the first round of districts in two games, 25-16 and 25-12.


A Circuit judge denied a motion today for an injunction to delay the sale of The Honolulu Advertiser to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

Judge denies motion to delay the sale of the Honolulu Advertiser


Moss Point aldermen have voted to advertise for bids on the construction of a new city police station and jail, to be built adjacent to the Central Fire Station.

Moss Point aldermen vote to advertise for bids on construction of new police station and jail


During the short New Year's Day holiday, the Wuhan-Guangzhou High-speed Railway saw its first passenger flow peak since it was completed, transporting an average of 45,000 passengers per day within Guangdong and Hunan provinces.

Wuhan-Guangzhou High-speed Railway sees first passenger flow peak


It is reported that European traders have already accepted Chinese mills export quotation of EUR 420 per tonne to EUR 440 per tonne for thick plate higher than EUR 360 per tonne to EUR 380 per tonne in previous time.

European traders accept Chinese export quotation for plates


Rick Santorum will win the Louisiana Republican primary, FOX News Channel projected Saturday night, immediately after voting closed.

Santorum to win Louisiana primary, FOX News Channel projects


At least two rockets fired from southern Lebanon hit open areas in northern Israel on Friday, and Israel returned fire, Israeli military officials said.


Afrikaans advertising awards Pendoring launched its 2012 campaign this weekend, aiming to add even more to the stature of Afrikaans and promising more cash prizes for the winners, more free airtime/advertising space for winning advertisers, bigger sponsorships, exciting new categories and a striking new advertising campaign.


US main Hispanic broadcaster Univisión is working on the launch of three new channels for the USA Latin market.


The National Weather Service confirmed today eight total tornados that touched down in our region.

National Weather Service confirms eight tornadoes in our region


WELLINGTON, New Zealand ― Tonga will send a team of 22 athletes to the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, the head of the Tonga Amateur Sports Association told local media.

Tonga to send 22 athletes to Commonwealth Games


Bulgarian intends to form a gas exchange which will assist provides and consumers of the South-Eastern Europe in efficient acquiring gas, Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said at the two-day gas summit on ``Natural gas for Europe: security and partnership'' in Sofia on April 24.


President Mahmud Abbas sought a new super observer UN status Thursday for Palestinians as he condemned Israel's settlement campaign in the occupied territories as ``ethnic cleansing.''

Abbas seeks super observer status for Palestinians


Reuters reported that Royal Dutch Shell Plc has planned to put Orion steam-driven project on the block.

Royal Dutch Shell plans to put Orion project on the block


The dollar was doing well until Monday the 21st when it slipped yet again.


After spending the last year at each others' side Gotye and Kimbra will now face off for a major Australian music award.


The Italian total trade deficit widened to €2.12 billion in August, up from both the €1.3 billion deficit figure expected and the €2.1 billion deficit reading seen in July, according to the National Institute of Statistics.

Italian total trade deficit widens to €2.12 billion in August


Banksia investors get first payment Updated: 18:56, Friday December 7, 2012 Investors owed $660 million by the failed Banksia Securities are expected to get at least half of their investment back and have received a pre-Christmas first payment.


Indonesia threatened Monday to deport hundreds of Sri Lankan asylum seekers who have been refusing to leave a boat docked at a Javanese port until they are granted refugee status.

Indonesia to deport slanka asylum seekers


DROGHEDA ON the Boyne will be shooting ahead in the technology stakes with a state-of-the-art Smart Phone tourism App, as well as rolling out free Wifi in parts pf the town centre.

Drogheda shooting ahead in the technology stakes


Three points will take Liverpool back above United on goal difference, and although United play Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday knowing that they need only seven points from their remaining four games to retain the Barclays Premier League title, Benitez wants his men to keep believing.


``Mid-year population estimates currently have a wide variety of uses within central government, as well as being used by local authorities and health bodies, other public bodies, commercial companies and individuals in the private and academic sector.


When the CIA is recruiting double agents, Yemeni are called but few are chosen.


The win moved the Dragons into a temporary share of equal fourth place with Gold Coast, Melbourne and Wests Tigers, who all play later in round five.

St George Illawarra up to share of fourth


Bergen County gradually is moving toward a paperless system to replace the stacks of paper resolutions generated by every freeholder meeting.

County moves toward ``paperless'' system


Trade conditions deteriorated sharply in July, says the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.


A small shipping vessel suspected to be involved in smuggling activities was seized off Mumbai harbour early Thursday, officials said.


Dori Media Group, the international media company active in the field of television, with a focus on production, distribution, broadcasting and merchandising of Telenovela, is proud to announce that its hit show ``LaLola'' has been nominated at the 36th International Emmy Awards.

``Lalola'' nominated for International Emmy Awards


Dutch pension fund ABP is suing US investment bank Goldman Sachs for knowingly selling it junk mortgages and providing misleading information.

Dutch pension fund ABP sues Goldman Sachs


Burglars hit the homes in the same neighborhood Dec. 11 and Dec. 16, making off with more than $13,000 worth of property.


Australian striker Nikita Rukavytsya has signed for Dutch side Twente after being released by A-League outfit Perth Glory.


COLLEGE Grove is set to host its first ever international rugby league match when BARLA Great Britain U23s face British Students RLFC tonight, kick-off 7.30pm.

College Grove set for first international rugby league match


Atletico Madrid have agreed to take Juventus midfielder Tiago on loan, the La Liga club said in a statement on their website on Friday.

Atletico Madrid take juve midfielder Tiago on loan


FOR the last two years Andy Murray has gone into his final tournament before the US Open at the top of his game, but as the world No 4 prepares for this week's Cincinnati Masters he knows that time is running out if he is to find his form before the concluding Grand Slam event of the season.


The leader of the main opposition Malawi Congress Party John Tembo on Sunday defied calls from senior members to quit as leader and drop his planned court challenge to election results he says were rigged.


The ambulance service was called to six accidents across the county as motorists struggled with hazardous roads.

Ambulance service called to six accidents


Reuters News Service, 30 January 2009 ) - Businesses risk losing over $1 trillion from loss or theft of data and other cybercrime, according to a study released on Thursday by security technology firm McAfee.


FeralCare's annual Tree of Lights ceremony is this Saturday afternoon at 4:30 on Paradise Green in Stratford.

Tree of Lights ceremony is Saturday afternoon


Former Boston Mayor Kevin White, who was injured in a fall in late March, was released from the hospital today and is at home resting comfortably, a spokesman said.

Former Boston Mayor Kevin White released from hospital


It's strength against strength when the Jacksonville Suns open the Southern League South Division playoffs tonight against the Birmingham Barons at Regions Park in Hoover, Ala.

Jacksonville Suns open playoffs tonight at Birmingham


China does not need to revalue the yuan again, an academic affiliated with the People's Bank of China said on Friday, arguing instead for the country to focus on reforming its currency regime to make it more market-oriented.


The professional Kingwood pest control company, Ballard's, has announced a new selection of professional pest control treatments and services for their local customers.

Kingwood pest control company announces new treatments and services for local customers


Comedian Jimmy Carr was cleared of using a mobile phone while driving after his solicitor argued that he had been using his iPhone to record a joke.

Jimmy Carr cleared of using mobile while driving


FOUR fishermen have been rescued from their stricken boat after it started taking on water.


R'n'B star Chris Brown leads the way for individual nominations at the Teen Choice 2008 Awards.


Cuba has invited Indian investments in oil and gas, tourism, mining and energy, including renewable energy.


Our Milky Way galaxy is heading for a massive collision with the neighbouring Andromeda galaxy, but not before four billion years from now, say scientists.

'Milky Way heading for collision with Andromeda galaxy'


The Madison County Department of Health will hold an immunization clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 9-11 am at the Madison County Health Department, Building 5, North Court Street.

Madison County Department of Health holding immunization clinic Sept. 1


A woman from Arkansas named Michelle Duggar has given birth to her 18th child.


``A drastically different policy`` will be introduced by Obama in resolving North Korea's nuclear programs. That's the drastically audacious first message by Han S. Park, an expert on North Korea at the University of Georgia. For that matter, Park's bold second message goes, ``It's optimal time for North Korea to give up nuclear weapons.``

Time for N. Korea to give up nuclear weapons


Mayor Vincent Gray says he has no plans to resign from his position.


American actor and model Ian Somerhalder arrived in El Nido, Palawan on Sunday noon.


There are two stories out today that suggest it is not just amateur hour at the White House where five days after Osama Bin Laden went to sleep with Davy Jones there are still more questions than answers.

It's not just amateur hour at the White House


The Ghana COCOBOD is to supply 20 million hybrid cocoa seedlings free of charge to cocoa farmers this year;

Ghana COCOBOD to supply 20 million cocoa seedlings to farmers


The World Series may resume tonight, weather permitting.


A US drone strike on Sunday killed four militants in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region, known as hotbed of Taliban insurgents near the Afghan border, officials said.


Sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett, a US expatriate renowned for her dignified portrayals of African-American and Mexican women and who was barred from her home country for political activism during the McCarthy era, has died.


Sudhir Nanavati -- ended, S Sreesanth the Kings eleven Punjab bowler has said he wants to forget the past and concentrate on the game.


WestJet announced that it has been named Canadian airline of the year by the tourism industry of Mazatlan, Mexico.

WestJet named Canadian airline of the year


The House has passed a proposed constitutional amendment intended to limit local property tax increases.

Mo House passes amendment limiting property tax increases


Comments Asian stock markets rose Wednesday after strong US corporate earnings sent the Dow close to its record high.

Asia stocks up on strong US corporate earnings


Word has travelled fast that a brand new BMX park has opened up in Bulgarra with as many as 30 riders taking to the flat-tops and doubles each afternoon.


Internet services provider XMission has expanded its network capacity by deploying 10 gigabit ethernet IP transit services from XO Communications.

XMission expands network capacity With IP transit services from XO


American investment bank Morgan Stanley today said it maintains the ``underweight'' rating on State Bank of India, with a target price of Rs 1,425 a share, as it sees asset quality issues at the nation's largest lender.

Morgan Stanley maintains underweight rating on SBI


The US dollar stood firm at the lower 106 yen level in Tokyo Friday.


US presidential candidate Barack Obama said on Wednesday he would include Republicans in his Cabinet if he wins the election.

Obama says would include Republicans in Cabinet


Ricardo Quaresma has joined Chelsea on-loan from Italy's Inter Milan for the rest of the season, the English Premier League side said on Monday.


Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal has said that Anna Hazare is above Parliament and he has the right to do so as a citizen.


Singer Kathy Kirby, best known for her cover version of Secret Love in 1963, has died aged 72.


There's a chance that another charter school will take over Eagle Heights Academy, which is scheduled to close in just a few weeks.

Another charter school could take over Eagle Heights


Andrew Grant DeYoung, condemned to death for the murder of his parents and sister, was executed on Thursday night on camera, the first time in nearly two decades a US execution has been filmed.


SUPPORT services group Connaught agreed to buy ground maintenance firm Fountains in a £13.3m all-share deal which will extend its environmental business nationwide.

Connaught to buy Fountains in £13.3m deal


ST. JOHN'S, NL - Environmentalists are speaking out against a decision to allow seismic testing in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, saying the activity could damage the entire ecosystem.

Environmentalists speak out against seismic testing in Gulf of St. Lawrence


vacant downtown Indianapolis building was destroyed by fire late Monday night.


Gregor Schlierenzauer of Austria won his 11th ski jump World Cup event of the season Sunday to extend his overall lead.

Schlierenzauer wins ski jump World Cup event


A federal judge dismisses a Murray State University fraternity from a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a woman killed by a drunk driver.

Judge dismisses Murray State fraternity from wrongful death lawsuit


Disney said it is buying Playdom to strengthen its digital gaming portfolio.


The Woodbury police officer who was wounded during a fatal domestic-related shooting late Thursday was identified Saturday as Sgt. Omar Maklad, 27.

Woodbury officer wounded in fatal shooting is identified


Frank speaks with Ron Miller, President of RegularFolksUnited.com, author of SELLOUT:


A 46-year-old woman was seriously injured when struck by a car in Lower Paxton Township on Wednesday morning.

Woman seriously injured when struck by car


The very popular Rev. Jeremiah Wright said in his latest sermon that he is proud of President-elect Obama after his long silence that started with his 'quarrel' with the media over religion and politics.

Rev. Jeremiah Wright says he is proud of President-elect Obama


RedEye On Demand, a rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing service, and business unit of Stratasys, Inc. , has earned AS9100C certification.

RedEye On Demand earns AS9100C certification


DisFriends, a social network for Disney fans, has gone live at DisFriends.com.

Social network for Disney fans goes live


IGS College Brunei, a private tertiary education institution located in Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan which has the distinction of being the first private college in Brunei Darussalam to be approved by the Ministry of Education to conduct full-fledge degree programmes, is all set to launch its degree programmes on Monday, April 11.


Shirley Sherrod, the black federal official who was forced to resign last week after a conservative website posted a selectively edited video of her, said Thursday that President Barack Obama ``needs a little lesson'' in race relations.

Shirley Sherrod says Obama ``needs a little lesson'' in race relations


Prosecutors in East China's Fengxian county, Jiangsu province, have approved of the arrest of the school bus driver responsible for a road accident that left 15 students dead and another eight injured.

Prosecutors approve arrest of school bus driver


The Chilean navy rescued all 122 people from a leaking cruise ship off Antarctica on Friday.

122 rescued from leaking cruise ship in Antarctica


Sunday was a good day for American Brandt Snedeker, who won the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship, while also clinching his first FedEx Cup title.


Brandon Triche scored 23 points and Michael Carter-Williams scored the final four points as No. 6 Syracuse rallied to upset No. 1 Louisville, 70-68, in Louisville, Ky.


New Zealand liquidators have had their powers recognised in Australia in a series of recent ground-breaking judgments obtained by Norton Rose Australia.

New Zealand liquidators recognised in Australia


After having lent her name to many a leading FMCG products ranging from shampoos, bikes, perfumes etc, she will now been seen endorsing the premium luggage brand Aristocrat.

Bipasha Basu to endorse luggage brand Aristocrat


Abuja -The Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa'i, has decried the low ranking of African universities worldwide.

Minister decries low ranking of African universities


Cedar Lake man has been charged in Lake Superior Court with sexual misconduct with a minor after the 15-year-old girl's father found him hiding in the closet.

Cedar Lake man charged with sexual misconduct


Snoop Dogg has taken the stand in a civil trial resulting from an incident at a concert in 2005.


Croatia's opposition parties have strongly criticized the division of Croatia into two statistical regions, which the government made earlier this week in agreement with the European Commission and its statistical arm, the Eurostat.

Croatian opposition criticizes division into two statistical regions


EADS Defence & Security has delivered its 1000th digital map generator system to BAe Systems for use in the Eurofighter.

Eads Defence & Security delivers its 1000th digital map generator


The country's foodgrain production is projected to grow by 0.6 per cent to 247.6 million tonnes in 2012-13 as against 246.2 million tonnes in 2011-12.

Foodgrain production to grow by 0.6 per cent in 2012-13:


FIFA confirmed Tuesday that executive committee member Nicolas Leoz of Paraguay has resigned, citing health reasons.

Fifa executive committee member Leoz resigns


Namibia will revert to Winter Time on Sunday, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology announced.

Namibia reverts to Winter Time on Sunday


The National Freedom Front says the international community should urge the LTTE to allow innocent civilians to move to liberated areas without keeping them forcibly.

International community should urge the LTTE to allow civilians to move to liberated areas.


Bayern Munich bounced back from its only Bundesliga loss with a 3-0 win at Hamburger SV, while main rivals Borussia Dortmund and Schalke dropped points on Saturday.

Bayern bounces back with 3-0 win at Hamburg


PNM Resources management will meet with institutional shareholders this week during several meetings in the Midwest and Northeast.

PNM Resources management to meet with institutional shareholders


``I'm going home to play video games,'' he told reporters at a news conference yesterday.

'I'm going to go home and play video games'


The Thai government has extended a state of emergency to cover 17 provinces to prevent rural protesters from joining a massive anti-government rally in the capital.

Thai government extends a state of emergency


Two schoolboys were allegedly disciplined after refusing to kneel down and ``pray to Allah'' during a religious education lesson.

Schoolboys disciplined for 'refusing to pray to Allah'


The City of Pearland is seeking competitive bids through Feb. 17 from contractors to print and mail water bills for the city's utility billing department.

Pearland seeks contractor to print and mail water bills


3 Jun 2009, 1801 hrs IST, PTI Moving in tandem with local stocks, the Indian rupee today gave up its early gains and ended six paise weaker at 47.07/08 against the dollar, after it stabilised against a basket of currencies in Asian markets.

Rupee gives up early gains, ends weaker at 47.07/08 a dollar


AN Irish woman was arrested at an exclusive ski resort in Austria after she struck a Russian man on the head with a beer glass having rejected his sexual advances.


Alongside his trademark sound, which touches on soul, jazz, hip hop and funk, this week Gilles takes a look at the disco re-edit scene as part of 6 Music Celebrates:

Gilles Peterson looks at the disco re-edit scene


Portuguese language web launched Updated: 10:37, Tuesday October 16, 2012 The New York Times will launch a Portuguese-language website next year as part of plans to expand its global reach into Brazil, its publisher says.


A FOXCONN worker has fallen to his death in China, the company which assembles products for Apple said yesterday.


Two US men were charged on Thursday with plotting to attack a Seattle military centre in the hopes of killing more people than a single gunman achieved in the deadly 2009 attack at Fort Hood.

US men charged for plot to attack military centre


A homeless man convicted of beating another transient to death in Hesperia was sentenced Friday morning to six years in prison, though his co-defendant was acquitted.

Homeless man sentenced to six years in prison


The Cubs sent right-hander Kevin Hart to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday and are expected to call up right-handed reliever Jeff Stevens, who was acquired in the Mark DeRosa to Cleveland deal, on Friday.


It was interesting to note last week that HP had been granted a patent for WebOS.


Researchers have mapped hydrogenotrophic microbes in the colon to help gastroenterologists and other clinicians better understand their density and locations, according to an International Society for Microbial Ecology Journal abstract.

Researchers map hydrogenotrophic microbes in colon


Warrington-based water and electricity provider United Utilities says today it plans to raise household water bills to fund its investment plans.

United Utilities will raise water bills to fund investment


School District U46 announced two new administrators Thursday, including a second assistant superintendent for elementary schools instruction and equity, a position created by the district's plan to restructure 10 elementary schools.


Sterling rose against the dollar Tuesday supported by higher regional share prices before more US firms report earnings this week.


China's greenhouse gas emissions have caught up with the US and will not fall any time soon, a top Chinese official said yesterday, while warning of a huge economic blow from global warming.

China's greenhouse gas emissions catching up with the united states


Roy Barnes has won the Democratic nomination for governor, avoiding a runoff by trouncing six opponents in the first electoral test of his comeback bid.

Barnes wins Democratic nomination for governor


The Vikings signed veteran running back Ryan Moats on Tuesday, according to the team's website.


Stark County and Ohio voters Tuesday clearly rejected Issue 2, sending Senate Bill 5 to the graveyard of dead legislation.


In a speech he made at his appointment as patron of the Child Bereavement Charity, Prince William revealed that he feels the 'emptiness' whenever Mother's Day comes around.

Prince William feels ``emptiness'' on Mother's Day


It has been revealed in a new report that climate change will first hit the alpine regions and coastal areas of Tasmania.

Climate change will first hit alpine regions and coastal areas of Tasmania


The Emergency Response Unit has said that World Food Programme would continue food distribution to the internally displaced persons living in camps, adding, the temporary suspension in the food distribution from June 5 to 9 is for the off-camps IDPs.


``Or you could get it repaired surgically, but that's out for months. I definitely want to be back, whatever it is, to contribute to the team. I definitely don't want to do surgery.''


Bulgaria expects to double its power exports this year to a record-high 7,400 gigawatthours, reports SeeNews.

Bulgaria to double power exports this year


Unlike the Arabic adage which says 'when the crisis reaches its zenith, it begins to solve itself,' the first session of the National Assembly witnessed controversial speeches and exchange of insults and threats.

When the crisis reaches its zenith, it begins to solve itself


Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee today claimed that the Left Front would be wiped out after today's fourth round of polling in the six-phase West Bengal Assembly elections.

Left Front would be wiped out after today's election:


A colourful parade of school children, marked the 54th Independence Day celebration in the Ashanti Region on Sunday.

Parade of school children mark Independence Day celebration


Today Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee on Education, Families and Young People Baroness Walmsley welcomed the Government's announcement that the controversial children's database ContactPoint will be scrapped.

Controversial children's database ContactPoint to be scrapped


Intel Corp. on Tuesday reported a 12% jump in third-quarter net profit, boosted by strong sales of its new Atom microprocessors and topping expectations.


A former University of Iowa researcher is being accused of misconduct after he allegedly falsified data.

Former u of Iowa researcher accused of misconduct


Margaret Thatcher held secret meetings with a controversial Indian mystic soon after she became leader of the Tory opposition.

Margaret Thatcher held secret meetings with Indian mystic


Police say a man whose body was found near Leduc, south of Edmonton, died of multiple stab wounds.

Man's body found in Leduc died of stab wounds


LaRon Louis James aka Dipset rap crew member hip hop artist Juelz Santana has been arrested in New Jersey on weapons and drug charges.

Hip hop Dipset crew member Juelz Santana arrested


Swedish car maker Volvo has launched a winter tyre service, in a bid to help motorists cope with treacherous road conditions caused by the cold weather.


Hundreds of GPs and hospital doctors are on strike today for the first time in 40 years.

Hundreds of doctors strike for first time in 40 years


A woman called Boynton Beach police when she found $1,800 in cash sticking out of a deposit slot at a Chase bank ATM.


London Actress Olivia Wilde has said that she will always say James Bond taught her how to shoot a gun in 'Cowboys and Aliens'.


An Apple Valley man pleaded guilty to residential robbery and assault with a firearm on a peace officer and will be sentenced to ten years, prosecutors said Friday.

Man pleads guilty to residential robbery


Aldon Smith of the San Francisco 49ers was stabbed last night while at a house party.

Aldon Smith was stabbed at a house party


It has been suggested that Justin Bieber is set to follow in the footsteps of fellow stars, such as Will Smith and Justin Timberlake, by swapping music for movies.

Justin Bieber swapping music for movies?


Westpac has cut its standard variable home loan rates by 20 basis points and its variable business loans by 25 basis points.


Nauru reopens for asylum transfers Updated: 19:28, Wednesday September 12, 2012 The first transfers of asylum seekers to Nauru since Labor abolished offshore processing in 2008 will start within days.


A group of children in Porter said two men tried to kidnap them, KPRC Local 2 reported Friday.


The US Treasury said on Tuesday it sold back into the market 200 million shares of insurer AIG at $US29 per share, which had been acquired during a bailout at the height of the financial crisis.


The wife of US Representative Ralph Hall died Wednesday at their Rockwall home at the age of 83.


Chevrolet have confirmed they are continuing with their appeal over the WTCC's decision to allow BMW Team RBM to compete with both a weight reduction and a sequential gearbox at Okayama last weekend.


A 42-year-old Sheboygan man was charged Monday with second-offense marijuana possession after he was arrested during a traffic stop Friday night.

Sheboygan man charged with marijuana possession


)According to Al-Khaleej newspaper, the Central Bank of the UAE reported that the total government's deposits at the operating commercial banks in the UAE grew by Dh 17.8 billion in September 2009 compared with the end of the previous month of August.

Government's deposits grew by Dh 17.8 billion


On May 4, the Becton baseball team defeated Harrison, 6-0.


HP has closed its $2.7-billion acquisition of network equipment maker 3Com, first announced in November 2009.

HP closes acquisition of network vendor 3Com


Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Khursheed Shah said Wednesday that President Asif Ali Zardari would not lead the election campaign.


DERECK Chisora apologised 'wholeheartedly' for the brawl with David Haye that followed his loss to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko.


Severe thunderstorms lashed the US Midwest again Monday, one day after tornadoes spun through the northern Great Plains.


US President Barack Obama will visit Turkey ``in a month or so,'' his Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in Ankara Saturday.


Paul McCartney will get married this weekend to his girlfriend Nancy Shevell at his farmhouse in Sussex, England.

Paul McCartney getting married this weekend


``Law & Order'' star Mariska Hargitay has suffered a partially collapsed lung, her representative said on Monday.

Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay suffers partially collapsed lung


Boston, Sep 17 BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion said it is hopeful that its dispute with India and the UAE over the issue of data security will be resolved successfully, but reiterated that it ``cannot compromise the security architecture of its enterprise solution.''

Can not compromise security architecture:


American Conservatory Theater presents ``Once in a Lifetime,'' Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's stage comedy set in the early days of Hollywood ``talkies.''

American Conservatory Theater presents ``Once in a Lifetime''


Police were called to Chessington Community College after an alleged scuffle between a parent and two teachers.

Police called to alleged scuffle between parent and teachers


``I'm not a racist. I just don't believe in mixing the races that way. I have piles and piles of black friends...''


Digital Check, a provider of desktop check scanners and remote deposit capture technology to the financial industry, announced that WAUSAU Financial Systems, a provider of payment and receivables processing solutions, certified Digital Check's CheXpress`` CX30 check scanner.

WAUSAU Financial Systems certifies Digital check's CheXpress CX30 check scanner


Ukraine's President Victor Yanukovych left on Mar. 1 morning for Brussels to meet European Union leaders during his first official foreign visit.

President Yanukovych leaves to Brussels for first official Foreign visit


Youm7) Egyptian investors in 6 October City, a suburb of greater Cairo, are calling to increase the amount of industrial land in the governorate.

Egypt- investors call to increase industrial land


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed Wednesday with the key index propped up by gains on selected blue chips and plantation-related stocks, dealers said.


Pakistan Air Force announced on Wednesday with great sorrow and grief that a T-37 Trainer Jet aircraft, crashed near Mardan.

Trainer Jet aircraft crashed near Mardan


This is what's in the news for Tuesday, October 11th.


I just finished reading what I found to be a heartwarming story written by Marina Khidekel in Marie Claire about a 30-something woman who decided to have a baby with her gay best friend and his boyfriend.

Would you have a baby with your gay best friends?


Governor David A. Paterson signed a package of bills, many of which are focused on public safety and protecting the rights of New York residents.


AirAsia is maintaining its no fuel surcharge policy despite reports that other airlines are increasing previously-imposed charges.

AirAsia maintains no fuel surcharge policy


Ulaanbaatar, /MONTSAME/ The ``Undesnii Shuudan'' newspaper supposes that the autumn session of the State Great Khural will adjourn in ten days.


For the second straight year, the New Mexico State cross country men's and women's teams are kicking off their season at the ninth annual Lobo Invitational, in Albuquerque, NM, Saturday, Sept. 6.

Cross country kicks off season in Albuquerque


A Florence man was arrested Friday night after stabbing a man in the head with a pair of scissors.

Florence man arrested for stabbing man with scissors


The Congress-led opposition in Kerala walked out of the assembly yesterday after accusing the VS Achuthanandan government of mismanagement that has led to a rise in prices of essential items.


US stocks rose early Friday, boosted by upbeat news from Intel and Dell and data that showed a mild gain in consumer spending in July.

US stocks rise on upbeat news from Intel, Dell


Three teenagers are facing jail for a terrifying sex attack on a schoolgirl in London.


Network Rail is seeking to upgrade its train monitoring system as part of its IT transformation project.

Network rail to upgrade train monitoring system


``I just want someone to tell me what happened,'' he said Friday, referring to the mysterious disappearance of his daughter Candace.

'I just want someone to tell me what happened''


A Mount Maunganui man is denying a domestic assault which sparked an armed police callout in Mount Maunganui on May 27.


Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is under attack for her reported pro-Maoist statements, on Friday refused to be drawn into the issue in Rajya Sabha saying she will fight her political battle outside Parliament.

Mamata to fight political battle outside Parliament


A homeless woman who sneaked into a man's house and lived undetected in his closet for a year was arrested in Japan after he became suspicious when food mysteriously began disappearing.


THE Australian share market closed higher as the US moved closer to breaking its debt-ceiling stalemate.

Australian shares close higher on US moves


Actress Demi Moore is seeking alimony from estranged husband Ashton Kutcher, according to divorce documents filed in a Los Angeles court on Thursday.

Demi Moore seeks alimony from Ashton Kutcher


Jason Aldean has announced his 2011 My Kinda Party tour with guests Eric Church and new duo the JaneDear Girls.

Jason Aldean announces tour with Eric Church


Transmeta, which thrust low-power computing into the spotlight, has put itself up for sale.


Comedy Central funnyman Stephen Colbert is continuing his fight to sponsor the South Carolina GOP presidential primary, offering half a million dollars to cover the counties' ``shortfall'' in a guest editorial in The State.

Stephen Colbert continues fight to sponsor South Carolina's GOP primary


A College Station resident dies in a two-car accident south of Hearne Wednesday morning.

College Station resident dies in accident south of Hearne


A CONSERVATIVE MP claimed in court today that a builder had conned his ``vulnerable'' father out of thousands of pounds.

Builder 'conned MP's father out of thousands'


Pune A traffic constable was injured when a speeding biker rammed into him, as he tried to stop him during a routine check-up at Alaka Talkies Chowk early on Sunday.


San Diego rank 10th in real estate markets to watch in 2011, the Urban Land Institute said Wednesday.

San Diego ranks 10th in real estate market to watch in 2011


Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the alleged sexual assault of a housekeeper in a New York City hotel room.

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn pleads not guilty


Australia captain Ricky Ponting will have surgery on his injured finger on Tuesday in a bid to be fit for the World Cup next month and to prolong his test career.

Ponting to have surgery on injured finger


Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke is confident that he would be fit for the first Test against India to be played in Chennai.

I'll be fit for the first Test in Chennai:


Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts wants you to join in on the fun as we approach our 100th anniversary.When exploring activities for the fall give serious consideration to Girl Scouts, which offers unique opportunities that are safe, fun and affordable for girls in grades K-12.

Girl Scouts wants you to join in on the fun


On the busiest primary night thus far, 12 states were holding primaries and runoffs as a new survey finds deepening anti-incumbent sentiment among the electorate and antipathy toward elected officials.


``I'll know when it's time to go, and I'm not afraid to go,'' Vieira told Ladies' Home Journal of the ``Today'' show.

Meredith Vieira: 'I'm not afraid to go' from the 'Today' show


A Palmdale woman is in custody and has been accused of torturing and abusing her two adopted children, who had tried to escape from their home.

Woman accused of torturing, abusing her adopted children


A passenger plane has crashed into a home a few miles from Buffalo airport in New York state, killing all 48 people on board.


Two Hong Kong tycoons have been named in a Macau corruption trial involving a jailed former government official, dealing a further blow to the region's reputation after a series of scandals that have rocked the financial center of Hong Kong.

Two HK tycoons named in Macau corruption trial


Nexon America has announced the release of a new content update for Mabinogi, its massively multiplayer online role playing game, adding number of never-before-seen features to the game including flying mounts, a new jungle zone and a set of new skills.

Nexon America releases new content update for Mabinogi


A US Navy destroyer captain and top warrant officer have been relieved of command for allowing some in their crew to behave badly in port.


Canadian officials are warning against all travel to Libya, particularly the Benghazi region, and urging all Canadian citizens to leave the area due to the possibility of terrorist attacks against Westerners.

Canadians warned against travel to Libya


Well, maybe not everywhere as this stuff is only available to shoppers in Europe and Scandinavia, but H&M is launching a home line for kids.


Schools on South Australia's Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas will be closed tomorrow because of the 'catastrophic' fire danger as temperatures edge towards 40 degrees.

Schools closed for catastrophic fire danger


While it is yet to be determine the workload that young Marcus Lattimore will shoulder when the Gamecocks go up against Southern Miss in the season opener, head coach Steve Spurrier did say that Lattimore is ready to play.


Maldives will introduce a police reserve force during the year, Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz revealed Tuesday.

Maldives to introduce a police reserve force


The major averages staged a recovery attempt in mid-morning trading but have moved back to the downside since then.

Major averages moving back to the downside


Just in time for the holidays, JK Rowling has given Harry Potter fans a little gift.


The City of Brookings asked its water customers for voluntary water curtailment Monday, after flows in the Chetco River continued to drop.

Brookings asks for voluntary water curtailment


The annual rate of house price growth fell for the 10th month in a row during June to hit a new record low, official figures showed today.

Annual house price growth falls for 10th month in a row


Ted Lilly remains in limbo with the Los Angeles Dodgers after refusing a Minor League assignment over the weekend.


Mumbai According to a Reuters report, Mumbai International Airport Ltd is planning to develop hospitality and realty projects spanning 200 acres around Mumbai Airport.

MIAL plans to develop hospitality, realty projects near Mumbai Airport


Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who recently turned into a lifestyle guru, has added another accomplishment to her career graph by unveiling a ``guide to London'' created by her.


Meetings of the Executive Office of the Arab Telecommunications and Information Ministers Council kicked off on Wednesday, according to the General Secretariat of the Arab League.

Meetings of Telecommunications and Information Ministers' council kick off


- President Bush this morning delivered coats for the needy and encouraged people to find ways to give time and other resources during the holidays.


Global private equity firm HarbourVest Partners LLC said funds managed by it will buy Conversus Capital LP's investment portfolio for $1.4 billion.

HarbourVest Partners to buy Conversus's investment portfolio


Lebanese leaders agreed on a unity government on Friday that gave Hezbollah and its allies a blocking minority as agreed under a deal that ended a paralysing political conflict in the country.


Pop-rock band Runner Runner returns with the 2nd single ``Hey Alli'' from their upcoming self-titled debut album which will be released on Feb. 15th, 2011.

``Runner Runner returns with 2nd single 'Hey Alli.


Sugar manufacturer Tate & Lyle will close its UK final salary pension scheme to future accrual from April, next year.

Tate & Lyle to close final salary scheme to future accrual


AMERICAN cyclist Tyler Hamilton will officially be stripped of his Athens 2004 Olympic gold medal as the International Olympic Committee move to close the case before the end of an eight-year statute of limitation, an IOC source said.

American cyclist Hamilton to be stripped of his 2004 gold medal


Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday received 198 Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel early in the day as a goodwill gesture.

Abbas receives 198 Palestinians freed by Israel


A woman narrowly escaped injury when a wooden plank fell from the back of a van and smashed through the front windscreen of a minibus in Surrey.


New Zealand First is now facing three separate inquiries into donations it received since 2005 and the Electoral Commission has given it until the end of the month to file accurate returns for the last three years.

NZ First facing three inquiries into donations


A sad day has come in the football world as news has broken that Greg McCrary has passed away.


Robbie Williams is set to reunite with Take That at London's Royal Albert Hall tomorrow night.

Robbie Williams to reunite with Take That tomorrow night


Victoria Police Chief Simon Overland has escaped further penalty over carrying ammunition.


Peter Steele, the front man in the band Type O Negative, has died of heart failure yesterday, according to Road Runner Records.


A 30-year-old Macon woman injured in a March 29 car crash on Millerfield Road died Tuesday morning at The Medical Center of Central Georgia.


Honda is recruiting 500 staff at its Swindon plant in preparation for the introduction of a third shift.

Honda recruits 500 staff at its Swindon plant


Chrysler said yesterday it would shut all 30 of its plants for at least a month amid growing fears for the future of Detroit's big three carmakers.


Manchester City have been boosted by the news Gareth Barry is making good progress from his injury and should soon be back in the side.


The three new A/H1N1 flu cases confirmed Tuesday in Bulgaria take their own course, director of the National Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Professor Bogdan Petrunov said for FOCUS News Agency.

Three A/H1N1 flu cases take their own course:


Outotec has announced that it has won several aluminium technology orders from Chinese aluminium smelters related to major expansions or process improvements.

Outotec wins several aluminium technology


Saffron-clad pilgrims flocked to the Magha Mela grounds in Joranda, the holy place of the Mahima Dharma, to offer mass prayers for world peace.

Pilgrims offer mass prayers for world peace


Winthrop Realty Trust announced that it priced a public offering of 5,000,000 of its common shares of beneficial interest at a public offering price of $12.25 per share for total gross proceeds of approximately $61.25 million.

Winthrop Realty Trust public offering priced at $12.25 per share


A 30-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in Co Meath in the early hours of this morning.

Man dies after being hit by car in Co Meath


It was inevitable, but finally we've gotten confirmation that Rock Band will be coming to Wii.


Security measures have been stepped up in major Pakistani cities after recent blast attacks killing over 100 people.

Security measures stepped up in Pakistani cities after attacks


IdentityHawk℠, an online identity theft protection service that ``stops fraud before it starts,'' kicked off its campaign this week on WFAN.


In a bid to attract holiday makers from abroad, India has launched a major tourism promotion campaign at the ITB Berlin, the world's largest travel trade show.

India launches tourism campaign at ITB Berlin


A downtrodden patch of Toronto's downtown east end got its first bank since 1940 yesterday, when Royal Bank officially opened a branch in the redeveloped Regent Park.


Jets defensive linemen Mike DeVito and Kenrick Ellis returned to practice today, participating in position drills during the portion of practice open to the media.

Jets' Mike DeVito, Kenrick Ellis return to practice


Cavallo Point Lodge introduces its new Family Discovery Package, a base package plus nine optional adventure add-ons for kids and parents to enjoy all the Bay Area has to offer.

Cavallo Point Lodge introduces new family Discovery Package


Rani Mukerji has claimed that her new movie 'Aiyyaa', which will be out in cinemas this Thursday, will break stereotypes that are attached to South Indians.


Suva soccer team officials are keeping their fingers crossed that top defender Apisalome Turuva will play for them during the Courts Homecentres IDC.

Suva soccer officials keep fingers crossed


FaceDouble Celebrity Look Alike Generator or simple called a Doppleganger Generator has been a hit with most Facebook users lately.


In a recent interview with MTV news, actress Emma Stone said that her friend Taylor Swift has a sick sense of humor!

Emma Stone says Taylor Swift has a sick sense of humor


Cheryl Fergison has vowed to ``haunt'' 'EastEnders' after being banned from appearing in her alter-ego Heather Trott's exit scenes from the BBC One soap.


The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will hold its benchmark interest rate near zero, and keep it there for an ``extended period.''


The fate of the remaining 11 of the 16 customs officers who were interdicted in July after they were accused of misconduct could be determined next week, said BPSU president John Pinder.

Fate of 11 customs officers could be determined next week


Wesley Snipes has made his first public comments since his tax evasion trial began in Ocala.


M. Shields on 'Bullied to death' - four fined Truely wonderful that someone has won a judgement agianist such an injustice.


Boston Scientific Corp. announced Monday that it has completed the sale of its Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery businesses to the Getinge Group of Sweden for $750 million in cash.

Boston Scientific completes sale of Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery businesses


Robbie Williams, who believes that sex is like a sport in Australia, has said that the country is blessed with some ``cracking players''.


The Seattle Seahawks have officially opened Training Camp today.


Hyderabadis brought in the New Year in style at the Golkonda Resorts and Spa, which was a party with all the right ingredients.

Hyderabadis brought in the New Year in style!


Telangana groups on Thursday marked the first anniversary of the centre's commencing the process of forming a Telangana state and demanded that a bill on this be immediately tabled in parliament.

Telangana groups demand bill to be tabled in parliament


by : dpa Madrid - Valencia were held to a 0-0 draw at home to well- drilled Racing Santander on Monday, in the final game of the 25th round of matches.

Valencia held at home by well-drilled Santander


A man was injured when he fell from a third floor balcony at a Daytona Beach hotel.

Man falls from balcony of Daytona Beach hotel


The Red Chord has announced that they will be filming a brand new music video for the song, ``Demoralizer'' this saturday The video will be directed by David Brodsky, who has worked with the band before.

The Red Chord to film new music video for ``Demoralizer''


Mark Hughes has been appointed manager of Stoke City after he was relieved of his duties at QPR.

Mark Hughes appointed manager of Stoke City


Argentina ended a run of six successive draws by beating neighbours Uruguay 2-1 in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Argentina end run of draws by beating Uruguay


An Ivy Tech Community College faculty member died Wednesday after he fell from a wind turbine on the Lafayette campus.

Ivy Tech faculty member dies after fall from wind turbine


Jordan and China signed on Monday an economic and technical cooperation agreement to provide the Kingdom with some public security and civil defense equipment.

Jordan, China sign economic cooperation agreement


It's a Mac Pro and it has 12 processing cores.


The Delhi Metro, which is rapidly becoming the lifeline of the capital carrying some 16 lakh passengers daily, completed eight years in operation Friday with plans afoot to add more trains and increase ridership further.

Delhi Metro completes eight years, plans more trains


Texas-based AJ Foyt Racing is the second team to announce it will stick with Honda engines when three suppliers vie with one another starting next year.

AJ Foyt Racing sticks with Honda engines


Allen Iverson most recent injury may force him to end his professional basket ball career.


Phoenix, Arizona-based ON Semiconductor said Wednesday morning that it has completed its acquisition of the voltage regulation and thermal monitoring products for computing applications from Analog Devices, Inc. The deal, which was announced originally in November of 2007, was worth approximately $184M in cash.


Fletcher Building today reported net earnings before unusual items of $301 million for the year ended 30 June 2010.

Fletcher Building report net earnings of $301 million


Symantec believes that security products need to get smarter and, where needed, give users more intelligent information.

Symantec: security products need to get smarter


The Pentagon says the US military is moving naval and air forces into position around Libya.

US military forces positioned near Libya


The upcoming iPad 2 will maintain the original iPad screen resolution, and focus on improving mainstream appeal.

IPad 2 will maintain original iPad screen resolution


2012 Olympics results have come in from the basketball court today as Team USA has advanced into the semifinals.


Taiwan and China signed a formal agreement Friday to expand charter flights and tourism, a step towards restoring transport links severed 59 years ago.

Taiwan, China sign formal agreement on charter flights, tourism


I just posted at my home blog and I thought it might be good to reflect on some of the ``Obama is a socialist'' meme that is very ``in'' on conservative talk shows and tv.


On the cusp of a record deal, Better Left Alone's drummer Mik Connor answered the 15 questions we ask everyone.

Better Left Alone answer the 15 questions we ask everyone


A Corsham man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Michael Walsh following an incident at the Rudloe Community Centre in March this year.

Corsham man pleads guilty to manslaughter