Australia captain Ricky Ponting made Pakistan pay dearly for their mistakes in the field as he brought up only his second Test century on his home ground to guide his team out of early trouble on the opening day of the third Test at Bellerive Oval.


A West Hazleton woman faces charges for trying to pass a false prescription for the narcotic Dilaudid at a Hazleton pharmacy Thursday.

Woman charged with trying to pass false prescription


He is set to star as Sho'nuff, the bad, martial arts ghetto wizard in a remake of Berry Gordy's 1985 cult classic THE LAST DRAGON.


Police are hunting a man who indecently exposed himself in the Heartsease area of Norwich.

Man indecently exposed himself in Heartsease area


Athletics Fiji coach, Albert Miller is confident that they can win 15 Gold medals at the Pacific Mini Games which starts tomorrow in Cook Islands.

Athletics Fiji confident of winning 15 gold medals


Former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi has died aged 70 after losing his battle against a lung infection on Thursday.

Former India captain Pataudi dies aged 70.


German factory orders recovered unexpectedly in May on robust foreign demand, the Federal Ministry of Economy and Technology said Thursday.

Germany's factory orders recover unexpectedly on foreign demand


An Ohio Amber alert issued Friday night in Garfield Heights ends successfully in Trumbull County.

Ohio Amber alert ends in Trumbull County


A man was assaulted as he waited for a taxi in Cleethorpes on Saturday morning.

Man assaulted as he waited for taxi in Cleethorpes


Alex Steen has reportedly failed his mandatory baseline test.


Commodities experts say the price you pay for a number of items at the grocery store is on the way up.

Experts: ``prices at the grocery store are on the way up''


Dan Burton and Mike Pence warned today against the United States leaving Iraq too soon.

Burton, Pence warn against leaving Iraq too soon


Illegal activities in the transport of goods and persons bring the state and companies, annual losses of 875 million euro, directly or indirectly, representatives of the Federation of Romanian Transport Operators said at a press conference on Friday.In the road transport for persons illegal activities materialize in local, county and foreign transport made daily by over 6,000 cars and mini buses, the president of FORT, Augustin Hagiu showed.Thus the state loses 100 million euro annually while licensed operators are affected by the reduction by 40% of passenger flow, the reduction of incomes by 100 million euro/year while payments to the state are reduced by 50 million euro.

Illegal activities in transports bring annual losses of 875 million euro to state and


Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota hit the Sunshine State Tuesday, a day after announcing his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, and won some warm words from a favorite son of Sunshine State Republicans while drawing fire from Democrats.


This week, the Russian Interior Ministry for the first time published summary data on losses among MVD internal troops in the North Caucasus since 1988, information which allows Vladimir Mukhin of ``Nezavisimaya gazeta'' conclude that ``officially'' Russian forces have lost more than 10,000 dead in efforts to stabilize the North Caucasus.

Russian forces have lost more than 10,000 dead in North Caucasus


Sopra Group and Tumbleweed Communications today announced a plan of merger in which Sopra Group, via its subsidiary Axway, would acquire all the outstanding Tumbleweed stock in cash at $2.70 per share.


PARIS Two-time Grand Slam finalist Vera Zvonareva of Russia withdrew from the French Open shortly before her first-round match Monday, citing an injured right shoulder.

Vera Zvonareva withdraws from French Open


Guernsey Post is celebrating a successful year with a dividend payment of £610,000 to the States of Guernsey.

Guernsey Post celebrates successful year


Saudi Arabia is looking at building its first nuclear power plant, an official told an Arabic-language daily on Wednesday.

Saudi mulls building first nuclear power plant


Willow Smith has won an NAACP Image Award at ten years old.


A Niskayuna man was charged with rape and assault for attacking a 19-year-old woman while walking her home near Central Avenue, police said.


Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe will go to South Africa on Friday to attend a regional summit, as power sharing talks with the opposition will resume on the sidelines, the ruling ZANU PF party said.

Mugabe to go to South Africa summit, power sharing talks resume


The Pakistan Cricket Board is facing a Rs 12 million lawsuit by the owner of a security agency who has accused the PCB of evicting his office at the National Stadium against the terms of contract.

Pakistan Cricket board faces Rs 12 million lawsuit


Abhishek Bachchan has injured himself yet again.


A bar customer in Salem, Mass. spent the night trapped in a bathroom, but told police the next morning he was ``comfortable'' and even offered to pay his tab.

Bar customer spends night trapped in bathroom


A child was burned this afternoon in a Chattanooga house fire at 1210 E. 35th St., near the intersection of Jerome Ave.


He was also opposed to legalising ball tampering, in contrast to Shoaib Akhtar, who wrote in his recent autobiography that it wasn't a bad idea to ``set rules'' for tampering.

Gul opposed to legalising ball tampering


Iraqi authorities have forced another Syria-bound Iranian plane to land in Baghdad for inspection, despite Tehran's repeated protests against the move, Press TV reported.

Iraq forces another Iranian plane to land for inspection


Titan Industries can test Rs 175-180, says Anil Manghnani, Modern Shares & Stock Brokers.


Rates of severe childhood obesity have tripled in the last 25 years, putting many children at risk for diabetes and heart disease, according to a report in Academic Pediatrics by an obesity expert at Brenner Children's Hospital, part of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.


Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty is now facing protests by two teachers' groups.

McGuinty now facing protests by two teachers' groups


European shares fell Monday after Chinese stocks plunged nearly 7 per cent and Japanese shares weakened after the country's opposition party came to power in a landslide victory.

European shares fall as China plunges nearly 7 per cent


President Asif Ali Zardari today lauded the Obama Administration's new war on terror strategy for the region as a ``positive change'' and maintained that Pakistan will not allow its soil to be used for terrorism directed against any country.

'Pak not to allow its soil to be used for terrorism'


A Royal Marine was killed in southern Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, the Ministry of Defence said today.


A Syracuse woman accused of hitting and killing a 12-year-old girl with her car has been charged with second degree manslaughter.

Syracuse woman charged with second degree manslaughter


The European Union urges the Belarusian government once again to release and exonerate all political prisoners, Catherine Ashton, the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, told reporters following a meeting of the Council of the EU in Luxembourg on Monday.

EU urges Belarusian government to release all political prisoners


Mason Plumlee scored 16 points while pulling ranked Duke used a strong second half to take an 69 victory over Davidson.

Duke uses strong second half to down Davidson


The body of a baby girl was found buried under a cherry tree at Kampung Baru Hicom in Section 26, here today.

Body of baby girl found buried under a cherry tree


The NBA defended its minimum age requirement to Congress, but a critical lawmaker was unmoved and is asking to meet with top league officials to discuss it, according to letters obtained Monday by The Associated Press.


Lil Wayne joined Drake for a performance in Las Vegas Saturday night, marking his return to the stage.

Lil Wayne joins Drake in return to the stage


A report on the status of religious minorities in Pakistan, titled 'A Question of Faith', was launched by the Jinnah Institute.

Report on status of religious minorities launched


Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher Tuesday, with the key Nikkei index going back to the 13,000 level for the first time since July 14.


A man who stabbed a dog to death has been sent to a secure psychiatric unit to be assessed by doctors.


Ultranationalists and anti-immigrant activists tossed smoke grenades and scuffled with riot police in Moscow on Tuesday as authorities broke up an unauthorized demonstration on a new holiday to mark Russian national unity.Riot police detained 500 people, but released them after only a few hours.

Ultranationalists scuffle with police in Moscow


US snowboarder Shaun White won gold medal in the men's half pipe at winter Olympics games.


Neoconservative William Kristol will speak about first amendment rights at 1:30 pm in Great Hall Friday, Feb. 15.

William Kristol to speak about our rights


Fashion designer Victoria Beckham reportedly misses Los Angeles and would like to shift there.


Beverly Flynn was readmitted into Fianna Fail, four years after her expulsion when she lost a libel action over claims that she helped bank customers to evade tax.


DETROIT Honda says it's recalling nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in the US to fix a problem with power steering hoses.

Honda recalls nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in


Suspicious envelopes containing white powder were discovered at eight federal buildings in Idaho, Utah and Washington state on Monday, according to FBI officials.


A 30-year-old Green Bay man was arrested Sunday for 7th offense OWI after nearly hitting pedestrians following the Green Bay Packers game.


A 52-year-old woman from Nisswa, Minn., was found dead in a hot tub at a Plymouth home Saturday night.


Former Toronto FC player Maurice Edu returned to help defending-champion Rangers beat St. Mirren 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup.


US mobile services provider Consumer Cellular will launch LG Thrive smartphone.

Consumer Cellular to launch LG Thrive smartphone


A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for much of the Channel 11 viewing area through late Saturday evening.

Winter Storm Warning issued through late Saturday


Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas agreed Sunday on a Yemeni plan to resume direct reconciliation talks in April, the two sides announced.

Fatah and Hamas agree on Yemeni plan to resume talks


Directors' pay and remuneration disclosures will be scrutinised in a new government consultation as part of a move to drive up corporate narrative reporting standards.

Directors' pay scrutinised in government consultation


Aguero dismisses Real Madrid move Updated: 09:54, Tuesday May 29, 2012 Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero on Monday insisted his future lies with the Premier League champions despite reports linking him with Real Madrid.


Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Jordin Sparks and Ciara are set to perform tributes to music icons Whitney Houston and Donna Summer at the 2012 Vh1 Divas event.

Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Ciara to perform at Vh1 Divas event


Many Eudora residents Tuesday morning woke up to either no power or flashing alarm clocks.


Dimple Kapadia who is known for her long tresses will be seen in short hair in Kabir Sadanand's next, Tum Milo Toh Sahi.


Eddy Curry is expected to take a leave of absence and will likely fly to Chicago to see his 3-year-old son after the death of the boy's mother.

Eddy Curry expected to take leave of absence


The WS Neal Eagle football team will learn of any penalties against the team and players today, after an incident this past Friday night at Straughn.


Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived here Tuesday on her first visit to India in four decades.

Myanmar`s democracy icon Suu Kyi arrives in India


Socialite heiress Paris Hilton got candid in an interview in Britain, where she is presently working on her new reality show, 'Paris Hilton's British Best Friend'.


If you have the day off, there are several great ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day -- parades, food and beer.


GLENDALE, Calif. Pancake house IHOP Corp., which also owns the Applebee's restaurant chain, said Wednesday it will change its corporate name to DineEquity Inc. on June 2.

IHOP to change corporate name to DineEquity


Junior and varsity football players at Homedale High School will be required to take drug tests at the beginning of the school year.

Football players required to take drug tests


South Korean entertainer Park Yong Ha, one of the most sought after actors in South Korea and a popular singer in Japan, was found dead in his home in Seoul yesterday in an apparent suicide, local media reported.

South Korean star Park Yong Ha found dead in his home


InterContinental Hotels Group has opened its first hotel in Denmark with the Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers.

Intercontinental hotels Group opens its first hotel in Denmark


A video that claims to show Iranian President Ahmadinejad and Iranian clerics planning to eliminate Iranian democracy has surfaced online.

Video claims to show Ahmadinejad and clerics planning to eliminate Iranian democracy


DOW JONES NEWSWIRES New York Governor David Paterson said Eric Dinallo would resign as New York state insurance superintendent July 3, after serving in that role for just over two years.

Ny insurance superintendent Dinallo to resign


Air Berlin has reported that it will launch a new non-stop service between Zurich, Switzerland and Alicante, Spain, effective November 5, 2010.

Air Berlin to launch non-stop service between Zurich and Alicante


Interim manager Boban Babunski held a press conference today and made that announcement that Agim Ibraimi has withdrawn from the national team due to an injury and will not make the trip to Baku.

Agim Ibraimi withdrew from the national team


The Union Cabinet has finally approved salary hike for the Members of Parliament from current Rs16,000 to Rs 50,000, the hike has increased to 300%, add reports.


The eight-division world champion and the current WBO welterweight champion, Manny Pacquiao, has insisted that his arch-rival Floyd Mayweather junior, who is a five-division world champion and the current WBO welterweight champion, doesn't want a fight with him and he is doing every possible thing to avoid him once again.

Manny Pacquiao insists that Floyd Mayweather junior doesn't want to fight


President-elect Barack Obama said he would resign his US Senate seat on Sunday to focus on his transition to the White House.


Pithoragarh, Feb 27 A dalit woman was allegedly raped by two men after tying her husband at Nachani area of Pithoragarh district, police said today.


A girl with learning disabilities was found hanging from the ceiling of her room in Rajendra Nagar on Friday.


Spain's World Cup winning winger David Silva completed his move to Premier League club Manchester City from Valencia on Wednesday.

David Silva completes move to Manchester City


The name of the town is, legally, still Louis Trichardt until such time as the Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Paul Mashatile, officially rejects the objections against the name change to Makhado.


Republican Scott Brown won a bitter Senate race in Massachusetts on Tuesday, dealing a stunning blow to President Barack Obama's legislative agenda and casting doubt on the fate of his sweeping healthcare overhaul.

Republican wins Senate race in Massachusetts


The European Commission has opened formal anti-trust proceedings to investigate an alleged refusal by several luxury watch manufacturers to supply spare parts to independent repairers.

Commission investigates refusal by luxury watch manufacturers to supply spare parts to independent repairers


The Raiders hired Hue Jackson, the quarterbacks coach in Baltimore last season, as their new offensive coordinator.

Raiders hire Jackson as offensive coordinator


On Wednesday (Jan.25) a cargo ship making its way from the United States to Finland diverted to Bermuda due to a sick crew member.


Streetism has become one of the major social problems facing humanity all over the world.

Streetism, a major social problem facing humanity


Hungary is closing four embassies and eight consulates around the world to cut state spending, Foreign Minister Peter Balazs announced yesterday.

Hungary to close embassies to cut spending


Boston Bruins forward Mark Recchi retired on Wednesday night after winning his third Stanley Cup.


India gold futures extended losses for the second day on continued profit-taking on Wednesday, after a new record high struck last month, analysts said.

Gold futures extend losses for second day


Elliot Handler, the Mattel co-founder and inventor of Hot Wheels died on July 21 at age 95 of undisclosed causes.

Elliot Handler, inventor of Hot-Wheels dies at 95


BMW is developing a road-going laser headlight system set for launch on its efficiency-focussed i sub-brand cars.


Dan Winslow, a senior member of Gov. Mitt Romney's administration, former judge and the Republican Party's go-to person on redistricting issues, will run for the House seat that Rep. Richard Ross intends to vacate to run for the Senate.

Ex-romney counsel dan Winslow to run for House


Mitt Romney finished writing his victory speech Tuesday and has not written a concession speech ``at this point,'' he said during a discussion with reporters on his private plane Tuesday.

Romney finished writing victory speech Tuesday


The Treasury announced Monday that it plans to sell $56 billion in cash-management bills and other short-term securities.


COCKFOSTERS day went from bad to worse as they went down to a 2-1 defeat at Aylesbury Vale in the Molten Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division yesterday.


It has been announced that Steven Spielberg will head this year's Cannes Film Festival jury.

Steven Spielberg to head Cannes Film Festival jury


Bahraini authorities have revoked the citizenships of 31 Shiite activists, among them two former members of parliament, for having ``undermined state security,'' state news agency BNA reported yesterday.

Bahrain revokes citizenships of 31 Shiite activists


State Representative Adam Brown and community leaders are calling for the restoration of state funding for local after-school education and job training programs.

Community leaders call for restoration of State funding for local education and job training programs


Russian telco Rostelecom has appointed former Siemens and Tele2 Russia executive Kai-Uwe Mehlhorn as vice president, overseeing financial and economic matters.


JJB Sports chief executive Keith Jones is to step down from the troubled retailer just weeks after a new chairman was parachuted in to revive the company's ailing fortunes.

JJB sports chief Keith Jones to step down


Sarah Palin snorted cocaine off a 55 gallon oil drum while snowmobiling with friends and had illicit affairs with a top NBA star and one of her husband's business partners, a new book sensationally claims.

Sarah Palin snorted cocaine off 55 gallon oil drum and had affairs with NBA star and husband's business partner:


A Paulden, Ariz., woman was arrested Wednesday on nine counts of child abuse and neglect, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said in a release.

Arizona woman arrested on nine counts of child abuse, neglect


He is on a week's holiday and has yet to inform chairman John Madejski of his decision, but Sportsmail understands he will stay for one more season.


The body of a man believed to be in his 20s was pulled from the Inner Harbor around 3 o'clock this morning.Investigators are now trying to figure out how the man ended up in the water.Police on the scene tell ABC2 News that the victim disappeared earlier.His friends looked for him for about an hour before they called police.


US retailer Barnes & Noble plans to launch its own e-reader device in time for Christmas, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal.

Barnes & Noble to launch own e-reader device


Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will not attend a regional summit on Zimbabwe's political crisis, a party spokesman said, throwing the mediation process into disarray.


Facebook strongly denies allegations that it handed over user data to the Turkish government in relation to the ongoing protests currently taking place in Turkey.

Facebook denies allegations that it handed over user data to Turkish government


Andy Murray lost only his fourth match of the year, falling to Argentine qualifier Juan Monaco 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 in his opener at the Rome Masters.

Murray loses to Argentine qualifier Juan Monaco


Financial institution IFCI has suggested a corporate like structure for state-owned opium factories to ease excessive government control on manufacture of opium products and ensure easy availability of such inputs for pharmaceuticals companies.

IFCI suggests corporate structure for opium Factories


The mortgage lender said house prices fell 1.9 percent in March, taking the 3-month annual rate of decline to 17.5 percent.


The food inflation is coming down due to good monsoon and it could ease further in the next three months, according to Dr C. Rangarajan, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.


The Planning Commission Deputy Chairman, Mr Montek Singh Ahulwalia, feels that the Lokpal Bill is important but not adequate to check corruption.

Lokpal Bill is important, but not adequate:


US President Barack Obama on Tuesday praised Islam as an integral part of America, as he feted prominent US Muslims at an Iftar dinner marking the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Obama praises Islam as 'an integral part of US'


Veteran actress Sujatha, who made her mark playing versatile role for over three decades in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi movies, passed away at her residence in Chennai today.


As per reports and informatio from our sources,India on Monday invited Russian firms to participate in the revival of the eight closed ammonia/urea fertilizer units of State-owned Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation and Fertilizer Corporation of India.The reopening of the units can make India self-sufficient in urea production.

India on Monday invited Russian firms to participate in the revival of the eight closed ammonia/urea Fertilizer units ..


Australian sprinter 'Ortensia' has drawn well for her international debut in Sunday's Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint.


Gov. Jerry Brown is recovering at home after having a cancerous growth removed from his nose, his office announced this afternoon.

Gov. Brown recovering after having cancerous growth removed


Football Coach Carlos Queiroz rebuffed claims that he could leave Iran over payment issue with the Iran Football Federation.


Henderson New Star has appointed James Tothill as the head of global partnerships following Sam Mettrick's departure from the group.

Henderson New Star appoints head of global partnerships


Jon Cryer says he's ``jazzed'' about working with Ashton Kutcher on Two and a Half Men, but will miss Charlie Sheen, omg.yahoo.com reported.

Jon Cryer 'jazzed' about working with Ashton Kutcher


Recently on our Adwords campaign we noticed a smaller competitor was using our brand name, which is currently in trademark approval status and their ad heading was `` Sucks''.


Greek has been deceived to pay EUR 500 for a companion in the town of Zlatograd, the Ministry of Interior Regional Police Directorate in the town of Smoyan announced.

Greek deceived to pay EUR 500 for companion on Zlatograd


Madison police are investigating a possible child enticement case on the city's south side on Friday.

Police investigate possible child enticement on city's south side


Michelle Duggar, 45, the mother of 19 children who was pregnant with her twentieth, suffered a miscarriage on Thursday.

Reality mom Michelle Duggar suffers miscarriage


Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it acquired four Ford dealerships southwest of London in the UK that are expected to generate approximately $177 million in estimated annual revenues.

Group 1 Automotive acquires Ford dealerships in the United Kingdom


It appears those speculations were warranted, as Sunday the Colombian magazine Semana announced that Betancourt has filed for divorce from husband Juan Carlos Lecompte:


Argentina celebrated their win against Nigeria, in a 3-1 goal victory at Bangabandhu stadium today.


Brocade announced that it has completed its acquisition of Foundry Networks, a performance and total solutions leader for network switching and routing for $16.50 per share in cash.

Brocade completes acquisition of Foundry Networks


FiveRuns, the application monitoring and systems management company for Ruby on Rails, and Ayoka, a trusted leader in enterprise software development services with a practice specializing in Ruby on Rails, announced a partnership to provide custom Ruby on Rails applications with integrated performance monitoring.


Ecopetrol SA, Colombia's biggest oil producer, said it is seeking partners to help build a $4.2 billion pipeline to carry crude to the nation's northern coast.

Ecopetrol seeks partners for $4.2 billion pipeline


The EU must enhance its strategic autonomy through a strong and effective foreign, security and defence policy, said the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

EU should enhance its strategic autonomy


A Russian river ship sailing between Moscow and St. Petersburg was left with a five-meter hole after it collided with a sand barge earlier today.

Russian river ship left with hole after colliding with barge


President Obama, midway through his term and mindful of positioning himself for next year's re-election campaign, will use the annual State of the Union address Tuesday night to recast himself to voters and regain the confidence of centrists and independents.


Redbirds Making Progress candidates Matt Spialek, Eric Fettner and Jacqueline Krug swept the election with 2,011 of 2,236 total votes.

Redbirds Making Progress sweeps election


S-LEAGUE title favourites Tampines Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw by Gombak United at the Jurong West stadium on Friday.


Gap Inc. will begin to focus on its international presence by franchising Old Navy stores, according to a recent news report.


Iran has installed the biggest offshore platform in Persian Gulf on the Reshadat oilfield , IRNA reported.

Iran installs biggest platform in Persian Gulf


LG Electronics has sold more than 1 million units of its Optimus One Android smartphone during about the first month of its global debut.

Lg Electronics sells over 1 million units of Optimus One


Five convicted sex offenders have new addresses in the Yuma area, the Yuma County Sheriff's Office said.


This morning, I saw a UDRP was filed at the National Arbitration Forum on November 23, 2011 for the seemingly generic and descriptive Forces.com domain name.


Lend Lease Corporation Ltd expects fiscal 2008 statutory profit to fall 47 per cent as the property developer is forced to sell apartments at a loss in the UK, where property prices have slumped.


The diva herself has hired Carrie Underwood and Lee Ann Womack's producer, Mark Bright, according to Digital Spy, and he is confirming that Cher is indeed recording a country album.


The second Turkish woman to be killed by her ex-husband in Holland within one week was stabbed to death on Wednesday.

Another Turkish woman killed by ex-husband in Holland


Pipeline company Kinder Morgan Inc. said Sunday it agreed to buy El Paso Corp. in a $21.1 billion cash and stock deal that will create North America's largest natural-gas pipeline operator.

Kinder Morgan Inc. to buy El Paso Corp. in $21.1 billion cash, stock deal


A Beaver Falls man was killed by a train Tuesday morning in an apparent suicide.


CALGARY, Alberta Ã¢â‚¬â€ Former NHL star Theo Fleury says he considered playing himself in a stage play about his life.

Fleury considered playing himself in stage play


Argentina coach Diego Maradona will make his managerial debut in a friendly against Scotland in Glasgow on November 19, the Argentinian football federation said on Thursday.

Maradona to make managerial debut against Scotland


NetImperative reports that Twitter will roll-out paid-for business accounts next year, as it looks for new ways to monetise its service.

Twitter to roll-out paid-for business accounts


Vera Zvonareva staged a remarkable turnaround to beat Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 7-6, 6-0 on Friday, advancing to the final of the Pan Pacific Open.

Zvonareva beats Kvitova 7-6, 6-0 to advance to final of Pan Pacific Open


Police patrol Broadway for skateboarders Hundreds of skateboarders who were banned from rolling through New York City in an annual race called the Broadway Bomb took to the streets anyway, despite a heavy police presence.


IRCHESTER missed out on a fourth win of the season in Division Three by the narrowest of margins as they fell just two runs short of a successful run chase.

Irchester miss out by narrowest of margins


Genuine Parts Company, announced today three corporate officer changes, effective immediately.

Genuine Parts Company announces officer changes


Former Intelligence officer Muchdi Purwoprandjono told Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that ``Munir's death is a minor problem'' which is not related to any state institutions like the State Intelligence Agency.


Allkpop has reported that KPOP girl group 2NE1 has released a surprise new single.


Columbus Police are investigating two armed robberies and one attempted armed robbery committed between 9 pm Thursday and 4 am this morning.

Columbus Police investigating two armed robberies


Kwong Wah Yit Poh reported that Hong Kong TVB actress Joyce Tang would be marrying her boyfriend Matthew Chu at the end of the year.


The big HIH Insurance court case that threatened to dog Malcolm Turnbull's leadership of the Liberal Party could be settled before Christmas, lawyers for the HIH liquidator confirmed in the NSW Supreme Court today.

HIH case 'could be settled before Christmas'


Shrewsbury have revealed that the police and Football Association are to investigate allegations of racial abuse towards two of their players during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Hartlepool.

Shrewsbury reveal police and FA will investigate allegations of racial abuse


Despite a seemingly endless tide of bad economic news and forecasts, Canadian stocks posted a sixth consecutive day of gains yesterday.

Canadian stocks posted sixth consecutive day of gains


HARVARD HISTORIAN NIALL Ferguson has apologised for what he has described as ``stupid and tactless remarks'' he made about economist John Maynard Keynes.

Historian Niall Ferguson apologises for 'stupid' remarks about Keynes


The Sharks signed Hjalmarsson -- a key part of the Hawks' defensive corps and penalty kill -- to a four-year, $14 million offer sheet Friday.


China today sought to mend ties with the Philippines, expressing hope that bilateral relations hurt by a territorial row would be back on the track.

China seeks to mend ties with Philippines


Swedish operator Com Hem has opened a new customer service centre in Ornskoldsvik three months after announcing its plan to do so.

Com Hem opens customer service centre in Ornskoldsvik


One person was killed when a light aircraft crashed into a tree in a village on Saturday, police said.

One person killed after light aircraft crash


Strasbaugh, a manufacturer of surfacing technology for the semiconductor, silicon, data storage, MEMS, LED, telecommunications and optics industries, has begun trading common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol ``STRB.''

Strasbaugh announces trading on OTC Bulletin Board


The rupee remained weak and depreciated further by 2 paise against the dollar in early trade on Wednesday as the US currency gained against other Asian currencies.

Rupee depreciates 2 paise against dollar in early trade


Former player Mary Pierce cannot see anyone left in the Wimbledon draw beating Serena Williams.

Mary Pierce: 'no-one can beat Serena Williams'


Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of negligent driving after being charged with DUI stemming his arrest on Dec. 28.

Former qb Warren Moon pleads guilty to negligent driving


It is no surprise that Manchester United has made a typically wise decision in giving Rio Ferdinand a new one-year contract at the club.

Manchester United wise to give Rio Ferdinand new contract


Diane von Furstenberg showed off a custom-made designer arm sling last night, a week after breaking her shoulder in three places during a ski accident.

Diane von Furstenberg shows off a designer arm sling after breaking her shoulder in ski accident


Workers are becoming tired of receiving and writing so many emails and are increasingly favouring face to face communication, according to a new report.

Workers 'tired' of receiving so many emails


Several animals were lost Saturday in a barn fire on the eastern side of Shawano County.


Public health experts are calling for urgent steps to reduce the number of healthcare professionals who smoke, after a survey of more than 800 new nursing students found that almost half were current or former smokers.

Public health experts call for urgent steps to reduce number of healthcare professionals who smoke


Top heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek took a step toward a championship showdown with one of the Klitschko brothers, unanimously outpointing Kevin McBride on Saturday night.

Tomasz Adamek unanimously outpoints Kevin McBride


The World Bank Institute has launched an online multiplayer game, EVOKE, designed to empower young people all over the world, but especially in Africa, to start solving urgent social problems like hunger, poverty, disease, conflict, climate change, sustainable energy, lack of health care and education.

World Bank Institute launches online game EVOKE


A homeowner interrupted a burglary in progress at her Bicentennial Drive home yesterday afternoon, police said.

Homeowner interrupts burglary in progress


Tons of highly infectious raw medical waste was unearthed in the back yard of a brick factory in Welkom, in the Free State .

Raw medical waste unearthed in the Free State


Israel moved closer yesterday towards holding early elections after the ultra-orthodox religious Shas party announced it would not join a new government under Tzipi Livni.


A wandering wallaby will not be allowed to return to his family.


Squash ace Dipika Pallikal on Saturday became the first Indian to break into the top 10 of the world rankings.

Dipika Pallikal becomes first Indian to break into top 10


French President Nicolas Sarkozy has arrived in Lebanon to hold talks with the country's new leader.


Melissa St. Vil was allegedly attacked by Roger Mayweather , the uncle and head trainer of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. He was charged with coercion with force and battery strangulation this weekend in Las Vegas.

Melissa St. Vil attacked by Roger Mayweather


A Harrison County jury found a 42-year-old Jefferson man guilty of burglary of a habitation at a trial held Monday in the 71st District Court.

Jury finds Jefferson man guilty of burglary


Why are President Obama and congressional Democrats trying to force Americans to buy health insurance, even against their will?

Why is Obama trying to force you to buy health insurance?


11Alive proudly introduced its official iPhone application to the Apple iTunes store Friday, bringing quality local news to people on-the-go.


A serial thief who stole to support his drug habit was sentenced to an additional four months behind bars Thursday on top of time he's already served awaiting the conclusion of his case.


A Norristown man was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly punching his live-in girlfriend in the face.

Norristown man arrested for allegedly punching his girlfriend


The Supreme Court has held that a judge can be compulsorily retired even for a single adverse entry as a judicial officer is expected to maintain high standards of integrity.

Judge can be retired for single adverse entry:


The day after winning his second consecutive edition of the Amstel Gold Race, classics king Philippe Gilbert has announced that he intends to ride the Tour de France in July, according to Sporza.

Philippe Gilbert to ride the Tour de France


She revealed probate administration ``is almost always needed'' when the deceased has left a minimum of £5,000 in either savings, stocks, shares, property or land held in their own name or as tenants in common, indicating the majority of Britons could benefit from the help of a probate attorney.

Probate administration ``almost always needed''


A four metre whale, stranded on the mud flats at Hazelbeach earlier today has had to be put down.

Whale stranded at Hazelbeach has to be put down


A Des Moines firefighter injured when he and others fell through a floor while fighting an apartment building fire has been released from the hospital.

Des Moines firefighter injured in apartment building fire released from hospital


NEIGHBOURS have spoken of their shock after a 36-year-old man was stabbed to death in Bexleyheath.

Neighbours 'shocked' after man stabbed to death in Bexleyheath


Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane says the team that arrived in Balta, Equatorial Guinea for their international friendly against the hosts, needed more time to reach team cohesion.


Hollywood actress Emily Blunt has branded paparazzi ``vultures'', recalling how they showed foul-mouthed behaviour at the premier of `Devil Wears Prada' in 2006.

Emily Blunt brands paparazzi ``vultures''


Elixir Petroleum Limited announces the appointment of Ms Julie Foster as Company Secretary.

Elixir Petroleum announces appointment of Company Secretary


Congress blamed RSS of ``disturbing communal amity'' in the country after the name of one of its senior leaders figured in the chargesheet against five accused in the 2007 Ajmer blast.

Congress blames RSS of 'disturbing' communal amity


FRESNO, Calif. Fresno County is working on a plan to ship prisoners to other counties.

Fresno county working to ship prisoners to other counties


Israel said on Sunday it has suspended tax transfers to the Palestinians in response to their US-backed president's bid to forge an alliance with rival Hamas Islamists opposed to peace talks.

Israel suspends tax transfer to Palestinians


Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren agreed to step down at the end of a marathon six-hour meeting with MLAs and executive members of his Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.


US President Barack Obama who relied heavily on the social media to boost his presidential campaign in 2008, has banned his daughters from using Facebook, a media report said today.

Obama bans daughters from using Facebook:


Caped crusader Batman was today named the greatest superhero of all time.

Batman named greatest superhero of all time


First Christian Church, 1045 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, will hold a huge book sale and café on:

First Christian Church to hold huge book sale and café


The billionaire Conservative peer Lord Ashcroft will have to publicly counter accusations that he made loans to a corrupt Caribbean politician after a High Court judge today decided that he should have to reply to the allegations.

Lord Ashcroft will have to publicly counter accusations that he made loans to corrupt Caribbean politician


Azerbaijan has recalled its peacekeeping forces from Iraq due to the expiration of an agreement with the country, an Azeri lawmaker says.


A motorcycle run will take place on Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Fairhaven True Value on Pope's Island to benefit a Marion boy with spinal muscular atrophy.


PL Leader Joseph Muscat will be contesting the next general election on the 2nd district.

Joseph Muscat to contest election on 2nd district


Former US president Bill Clinton will visit Australia to speak about the plight of disadvantaged women and children.


Hafez poetry is imbued with spirituality that emanates from the Quran, Hafez expert Baha?eddin Khorramshahi told MNA on the occasion of Hafez National Day on Friday.

'Hafez poetry is imbued with spirituality of Quran'


A FORMER Droitwich man has appealed against his conviction for killing his wife and their nine-month old daughter.


Why does such a small island as Bahrain need SO MANY mobile phone masts?

Why does Bahrain need so MANY mobile masts?


Pakistani cricket star Danish Kaneria was released on bail after the investigation of charges of match fixing, SAMAA reported Saturday.


Fidelity Investments said Friday it plans to move the company's Boston headquarters to 245 Summer St., eventually vacating the corporate offices at 82 Devonshire St. where chairman Edward ``Ned'' C. Johnson 3d has worked since the 1970s.

Fidelity plans to move Boston headquarters


The Seattle Seahawks have hired Darrell Bevell as their offensive coordinator, just two days after firing Jeremy Bates from the same position.

Seattle Seahawks hire Darrell Bevell as offensive coordinator


Cobb police are investigating an attempted bank robbery which occurred at BB&T Bank on West Village Way in Smyrna.

Cobb police investigating attempted bank robbery


Popstar Justin Timberlake slipped into skintight black leotard and high heels for Beyonce Knowles on US TV comedy show 'Saturday Night Live'.

Timberlake slips into skintight leotard, high heels for Beyonce


Alesha Dixon and Paddy McGuinness are to host a new celebrity singing reality show on ITV.


The popular hit musical CHICAGO opens at the Manatee Players on August 18 and plays through September 4.

The popular hit musical Chicago opens at the Manatee Players!


Day.Az reports with reference to ANS TV channel that Khalaf Khalafov considers that certain changes may occur in the issues on the legal status of the Caspian Sea in 2008.

Khalaf Khalafov: ``certain changes may occur in the issues on the legal status of the Caspian Sea in 2008''


Scientists probing the nature of antimatter have found a bit more evidence to explain why the universe is not an empty husk, although not enough to account for the billions of galaxies strewn across the cosmos.


Dutch cable operator UPC has completed its network upgrade in Gelderland and South Holland.

UPC completes network upgrade in Gelderland, South Holland


Mitchell Johnson's silenced his critics, picking up six wickets and turning the third Ashes test on its head in Perth.

Johnson silences critics with six wickets


The Central Electoral Board JCE announced street closings and detours around its headquarters and the National District Board, a security measure taken during every elections.

Electoral Board announces street closing, detours


Stocks advanced after a volatile afternoon session, as a better than expected retail sales report offset a surge in bond yields and earnings disappointment from Best Buy.


Japanese retail sales rose less-than-expected last month, official data showed on Sunday.

Japan's retail sales rise less-than-expected


Former mayor David Crombie endorsed mayoral candidate George Smitherman, Friday, in the Toronto mayoral race.

Former mayor David Crombie endorses George Smitherman


Singapore remains positive about the long term prospects of the aviation industry and will continue to invest despite the current global financial crisis, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Singapore remains positive about long term prospects of aviation


China early on Wednesday ``successfully'' launched a Turkish earth observation satellite into orbit aboard a Chinese rocket, according to state media, hailed in Turkey as a ``historic moment''.

China launches Turkish satellite: state media


Hurricanes' coach Colin Cooper expects to see the penalty count settle over the next few weeks of Super 14.


US President Barack Obama would visit Israel in his second term, his top campaign aide has said, while responding to allegations from the Romney campaign that the President not visiting the Jewish state in his first term showed that it was not on his top priority list.

'Obama will visit Israel in his second term'


A 19-year-old local soldier, a graduate of New Orleans Math and Science High, lost three of his limbs when a bomb was detonated in Afghanistan on Sept. 18, according to a press release dedicated to raising funds for his recovery.

No soldier loses three limbs when bomb detonates in Afghanistan


BANKWEST said today its east coast branch expansion remained on track but refused to douse speculation that its British parent might sell it.

BankWest says east coast expansion on track


Many people aren't aware that the Cubs are the only professional sports team in Chicago that does not have a mascot.


Before an enthusiastic crowd of students, faculty and staff, and friends of the university, Baylor University President Ken Starr today announced a $100 million scholarship fundraising initiative, officially titled How Extraordinary the Stories:

Baylor University announces $100 million Scholarship fundraising initiative


Everything Everything are set to stream a sold-out show later this month live to iPhone and iPad users.

Everything Everything to stream show live to iPhone and iPad users


LYE and Wollescote residents are being invited to have their say by attending a partnership meeting.

Residents invited to attend a partnership meeting


The first bald eaglets to be born on the north shore of Lake Ontario in decades have hatched near Hamilton.

First eaglets born on north shore of Lake Ontario in decades


Vista System International, a world leader in Modular Curved Frame Technology, now offers its customers a new LED illumination kit as an alternative low-voltage solution to illuminate its Vista Light line of products.

Vista System offers new LED illumination kit


From Roanoke, Martinsville and Albermarle County, youth step teams were on a roll competing for top prize Saturday night.


A former Marana Middle School teacher has been arrested for child sex crimes in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Former Marana Middle School teacher arrested for Child sex crime


Nursing students are quitting their courses despite the government setting new targets for all nurses to have degrees.


On Tuesday, T-Mobile announced the myTouch 4G Slide, a 4G sliding phone aimed at serious phone photographers.


Best-selling authors Jacquelin Thomas and Sherri Lewis will speak at a youth purity conference in Spartanburg.

Authors will speak to youth at purity conference


The ban on cotton exports is likely to be lifted on Saturday, according to sources.

Ban on cotton exports likely to be lifted


Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has undergone face surgery for four hours to repair damage he suffered when a man hurled a statuette at him in 2009.


US President Barack Obama has admitted that he regretted not being able to spend more time with his growing daughters, despite pledging to learn from his father who left him when he was two years old.

Obama regrets not spending more time with daughters


The investment bank Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy today after failing to find a buyer over the weekend.


Central defender Danny Collins is looking to leave Portman Road on a winning note with his loan spell from Stoke coming to an end after today's home game with Derby.

Collins looking to leave on winning note


The traffic death toll on Perris city streets was zero over the past 12 months, compared with six fatalities in the previous 12 months, a sheriff's deputy announced today.

Traffic death toll on Perris streets zero over past 12 months


Beetroot juice helps reducing blood pressures in humans within 24 hours, claims a new study in the US journal Hypertension indicating the nitrate content in the red vegetable.


Californian utility Southern California Edison has issued a request for offers, seeking new power contracts with independent generators.

Southern California Edison seeks power contracts


The Black Sticks women have beaten Belgium 4-2 to finish second in their pool at the World League Semi-Final hockey tournament in the Netherlands.


Eight medical teams from the General Logistics Department of the People's Liberation Army are working around the clock in Yushu to save more lives.

Medical teams work around clock to save lives


The Deal, the industry paper covering the deals, including M&A and VC, and owned by the Wasserstein & Co., is reducing its weekly print frequency to a bi-weekly, beginning in January.

The Deal reduces print frequency to bi-weekly;


Mike Adams threw in Clearwater on Friday and felt good, and the Phillies will activate him from the 15-day DL on Sunday, according to CSN Phillies Insider Jim Salisbury.

Phillies to activate mike Adams from DL on Sunday


The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled defenseman Anssi Salmela from the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell.

Thrashers recall defenseman Anssi Salmela


American Airlines canceled about 200 flights today so its crews can inspect some wire bundles aboard its MD-80 aircraft.

American Airlines cancels about 200 flights


POPE BENEDICT XVI will address the issue of clerical sex abuse in the Catholic Church during his state visit to Britain this week, according to his senior spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi.

Pope to address issue of clerical abuse during visit to Britain


A Shanghai Metro microblog is urging women to dress more conservatively to avoid sexual harassment, has sparked protests and strong reactions.

Shanghai Metro urges women to dress conservatively


So on Thursday, Cincinnati leaders launched a pothole blitz to smooth out the ride for commuters.


Wherever I meet representatives from our industry and businesses, the question I am most often asked is whether economic reforms will continue.


FedEx has completed the acquisition of TATEX, a leading French business-to-business express transportation company.


Irvine-based Masimo, a developer of medical pulse oximetry systems, reported today that it has settled a lawsuit with Hygia Health Services, which reprocesses used medical equipment.


The NFL has advised Ben Roethlisberger that he is cleared to return to team activities next week.

Big Ben cleared to return to team activities


A person familiar with Facebook says CEO Mark Zuckerberg is forming a political group to address issues such as education reform, immigration and scientific research.


At 66, she still performs regularly, has her own label, is executive-producing a biopic based on her autobiography and just released her first Christmas album, ``This Christmas''.

Aretha Franklin to release her first Christmas album


POD have canceled their upcoming European tour, which would have ran through May and June.


Bollywood producer Ramesh Taurani got the shock of his life when dusky beauty Deepika Padukone dumped 'Race 2' within four days of shoot, courtesy date issues.

Deepika dumps 'Race 2' within four days of shoot!


He said the national sovereignty and integrity would be defended at any cost and every sacrifice would be made for this purpose.

Sovereignty to be defended at all costs:


``Our Department of Emergency Response put together a well coordinated effort to ensure Dutchess County received the disaster declaration and enable both the county and local municipalities to receive reimbursement for this very costly storm,'' said County Executive Steinhaus.

Dutchess County receives disaster declaration


RCN Corp. said Friday it agreed to be bought by Boston-based private equity firm Abry Partners for $15 a share in a deal valued at $1.2 billion, including debt.

RCN Corp. agrees to be bought for $1.2 billion


Julian Assange seduced a third girl in the same week he bedded two women at the centre of sex assault allegations, it was claimed on Sunday.


Rachel McAdams and Jon Snow aka Kit Harington were spotted together in Toronto, according to a fan who saw them together and took a picture with them (via Lainey Gossip).

Rachel McAdams & Kit Harington spotted together in Toronto --


A house in the Huntley area surrounded by floodwaters caught fire over the weekend.

House surrounded by floodwaters catches fire


Southern actor Akkineni Nagarjuna on Saturday said that awards are like vitamin shots and when an actor receives them, it boosts his or her morale.

Awards are like vitamin shots for Nagarjuna


Gov. Scott Walker stopped in Green Bay this morning to announce a flexible online degree program for University of Wisconsin System students.

Gov. Walker announces flexible online degree program for UW System students


More Australian women go for jobs, but household drudgery continues, reveals a new report brought out by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


The Commonwealth Games in New Delhi are coming to an end today, but former Goulburn Murray journalist Rob Harris who's been at the games, thinks there's still some life in them yet.


Nashville housing officials and three local charity organizations are getting nearly $500,000 in federal grant money to house Music City's homeless.

Nashville gets nearly $500,000 in federal grants to house the homeless


Fabrice Muamba will present the Capital One Cup to the winning captain in Sunday's Wembley final between Swansea and Bradford.


A BRITISH man, who is recovering from a stroke at a hospital in Bahrain, believes a pamphlet he read six months ago saved his life.


A teenager was injured Saturday afternoon in a vehicle versus pedestrian crash in Emmett.

Teenager injured in vehicle vs. pedestrian crash


In this morning's press release, HJ Heinz shareholders approved the acquisition of Heinz by 3G Capital and Bershire Hathaway.


They responded with this great article that explains how can put gold into your IRA.


Ada moved up from No. 4 to No. 3 in the latest Division VI state football poll this week.


The Adelaide Festival Centre is pleased to announce musical theatre legend Bernadette Peters will open the 2009 Adelaide Cabaret Festival, performing in the Festival Theatre on 6 and 7 June.

Bernadette Peters to open 2009 Adelaide Cabaret Festival


It's one of the most anticipated comedies of the summer, and last night Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen premiered ``Funny People'' in Hollywood.

Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen premiere ``Funny People''


The Kickstarter campaign to save the Mermaid Parade launched yesterday and they are already a quarter of the way to their goal.


World footballer of the year Kaka admitted in an interview to be published today that he thought about quitting AC Milan last season.Kaka was the inspiration behind Milan's Champions League triumph in Athens in May, when two Filippo Inzaghi goals proved enough to beat Liverpool 2-1 in the final, but incredibly he has now admitted that he considered making that his last game for the club.

I thought about quitting Milan, admits Kaka


John Peters, Tripology's president and CEO confirmed to Travel Agent that Tripology has been acquired by Rand McNally.


European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said he opposed the ECB financing bailout funds for the euro zone.

Trichet opposes ECB financing of bailout funds


Atomic Games has said that Six Days in Fallujah is ``definitely not canceled'' and that the controversial Iraq War shooter remains ``very important'' to the studio.

Six Days in Fallujah 'definitely not canceled'


The European Commision will launch on next Wednesday the excessive deficit procedure against Romania for exceeding the allowed budgetary deficit of 3% of GDP, a European official declared, quoted by Reuters.

EC to launch excessive deficit procedure against Romania


On Oct. 24 American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performed her single ``We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'' on the ABC program, ``The View''.

Taylor Swift performs 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' on 'The View'


Iraq is urging US President-elect Barack Obama and his incoming administration to open a dialogue with Iran to help solve Middle East problems.

Iraq urges Obama to open dialogue with Iran


A MAN accused of cooking a live hamster was due to appear in court today.


Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia Valentina Matviyenko said that the Eurasian Economic Union is open for all, News Kazakhstan reports.

Valentina Matviyenko says Eurasian Economic Union is open for all


Koeberg nuclear power station is sitting alongside a geological fault which gave rise to an earthquake in 1809 that was the same magnitude as last month's earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Koeberg sitting alongside geological fault


President Jacob Zuma should declare his financial interests for the sake of the law and transparency, the DA said yesterday.

'Zuma must declare his financial interests'


Simon Cowell has revealed that he would not hesitate to sign up Pippa Middleton to be part of his business.

Simon Cowell would sign up Pippa Middleton


Solwhit could be aimed at the French Champion Hurdle following his dramatic late withdrawal from the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown on Thursday.

Solwhit could be aimed at French Champion Hurdle


Belarus on Thursday announced two more arrests in this week's deadly subway bombing as fears grew among opponents of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko that he is using it as a pretext to further consolidate power.

Belarus announces more arrests over subway bombing


A military family's St. Bernard has been missing since Tuesday morning, less than a month before the family is scheduled to return home from six years overseas.

Military family's St. Bernard goes missing


Reports say Israel has agreed to let Egypt move hundreds more troops into the Sinai Peninsula, boosting the numbers agreed under the 1979 Israel-Egypt peace treaty.

Israel agrees to some Egyptian troops in Sinai


Fire destroyed a home near Lindale Wednesday night.


CNN's Money Magazine ranks Eden Prairie, Minnesota, as the No. 1 best place to live in America in its annual list of the 100 ``Best Places to Live.''

Money Magazine ranks Eden Prairie best place to live in us


Medicis and LipoSonix, Inc. today jointly announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Medicis will acquire LipoSonix, an independent, privately-held company with a staff of approximately 40 scientists, engineers and clinicians located near Seattle, Washington.


Venezuelan officials including soldiers on Friday temporarily seized a pasta factory owned by US food giant Cargill Inc in a pricing spat, the latest move by President Hugo Chavez' government against foreign companies.

Venezuelan officials seize pasta factory owned by US food giant Cargill


Two Chicago Police officers were charged with sexually assaulting a 22-year-old woman who they allegedly played strip poker with in her Rogers Park home, officials said.

Two Chicago police officers charged with sexually assaulting woman


Police in Cape Elizabeth and South Portland are investigating a string of overnight car burglaries.

Police investigate overnight car burglaries


Viagra is a prescription medication that has been licensed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Viagra is a prescription erectile dysfunction medication.


Frenchman Jeremy Chardy extended his winning streak to six matches when he edged past German Andreas Beck 7-6 7-6 to move into the third round of the German Open in Hamburg.


Liverpool FC forward Dirk Kuyt believes he is in his best form since moving to England almost five years ago.

Liverpool FC's Dirk Kuyt: 'I'm in my best form'


``I'm not looking to beat my tally of goals, that is not my objective,'' said the Barcelona all-time top scorer.

I'm not looking to beat my tally of goals:


No wish list was exchanged during the strategic dialogue between the US and Pakistan but a document regarding the country's strategic vision was handed over to the Americans, Pakistani Ambassador to US Hussain Haqqani said on Tuesday.

No wish list exchanged during strategic dialogue:


TOPEKA, Kan. Gov. Sam Brownback said Thursday that he wants to examine whether Kansas is providing adequate mental health services but is wary of jumping into a contentious debate over gun control following last week's mass elementary school shooting in Connecticut.

Brownback wants to examine mental health services


Real Madrid beat 10-man Manchester United 2-1 to advance to the Champions League soccer quarterfinals as Cristiano Ronaldo's goal knocked out his former team after Nani was shown a red card.


DC leaders dedicated the nation's first public high school for construction trades on Monday.

DC dedicates first high school for construction trade


Australia's top investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd warned investors it would miss profit forecasts after weak markets took a toll on its trading and advisory business, sending its shares to a 15-month low.

Macquarie warns investors it may miss profit forecasts


The relations with Russia remain the priority of India's foreign policy, Indian Foreign Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna told reporters on Friday.

Relations with Russia remain priority of india`s foreign policy


Australian stocks rebounded a fraction after commodities prices stabilized.


``I still think Floyd wins that fight against Pacquiao, if the fight gets made, and maybe he wins it easy.

Teddy Atlas: ``I still think Floyd wins that fight against Pacquiao''


An inactive day care building suffered extensive damage as the result of a fire Sunday.


The National Party is maintaining a healthy lead over Labour in the latest TVNZ Colmar Brunton opinion poll.


Simone Pratt recently completed a successful COSAT tour January 13 to February 13 across several South American countries.

Simone Pratt completes successful COSAT tour


Minot State University has decided to not renew men's basketball coach Mike Hultz's contract for the 2010-11 season, the university announced Tuesday.

Minot State will not renew men's basketball coach Mike Hultz's contract


Aust shares close weaker Updated: 16:25, Thursday April 18, 2013 The Australian share market has finished sharply weaker on concerns about European turmoil and health of the US and Chinese economies.


Freudenthal spoke Thursday at an education summit in Cheyenne.

Freudenthal to speak at education summit


This walking path near Rockledge Elementary school was a ``muddy torn up mess'' after flooding today.


IBM is working on a so-called ``brain chip''.


A NATO air strike has killed four Afghan police and two civilians in the central-east Ghazni province, Afghan officials have said.

NATO strike kills civilians in Afghanistan


SPX Corp. that it has sold the remaining portion of its DeZurik product line to Sartell Valves Inc., a Minnesota-based water and wastewater treatment company.


Orange Romania has reported that its Q1 revenues fall by 6.3% to US$329.33 million in Q1 compared to the year-earlier period.


A SHERIFF condemned yesterday a teenage driver who racked up two convictions within a few weeks of passing his test.


A school teacher was found dead under mysterious circumstance in Rajanakunte police limits on Saturday night.


``I am extremely disappointed to announce that I have to withdraw from the Australian Open.


Gov. Jennifer Granholm will attend the grand opening of a new wind turbine manufacturing facility in Manistee.


I remember baseball, the one game that dominated my life as a child.


A French judicial official says police have found the corpses of eight newborn babies at the property of a home in northern France.


Grecians set to invade Norway as Exeter City announce they are heading to Bergen for a four day pre-season tour.


Four members of an anti-Taliban militia were shot dead by unidentified gunmen on the outskirts of Peshawar city in northwest Pakistan Wednesday, police said.

Four members of anti-Taliban militia shot dead in Pakistan


Swiss bank Credit Suisse Group says it is raising some $6.1 billion from Arabian investors to satisfy new capitalization rules.

Swiss bank Credit Suisse raises $6.1 billion from Arabian investors


Five people including three children drowned when a boat capsized in the southern Philippines, a regional military spokesman said Monday.

Five people drown as boat capsizes in southern Philippines


Theresa M. Reineke, associate professor of chemistry in the College of Science, and colleagues in her lab at Virginia Tech and at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new molecule that can travel into cells, deliver genetic cargo, and packs a beacon so scientists can follow its movements in living systems.

New molecule that can travel into cells, deliver genetic cargo, and packs a beacon


BURBANK, Calif. -- ``That '70s Show'' actress Lisa Robin Kelly has been arrested in Southern California on suspicion of drunken driving.

That '70s Show actress Lisa Robin Kelly arrested on suspicion of DUI


Geo Super, Pakistan's premier sports channel, turns six today and it sure has been one scintillating sporting journey.


A house fire over the weekend in Leavenworth resulted in an estimated $15,000 worth of damage, a Fire Department official said.


There are various reasons why employees should be trained, some of which include the following:


Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. reported today a wider loss in the fourth quarter despite a slight decrease in sales in the quarter that ended Feb. 3.

Krispy Kreme reports wider loss in fourth quarter


Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has accepted that non-state actors were his responsibility and said nobody will be allowed to use Pakistani soil for any form of aggression toward any friend or foe.

Non-state actors are our responsibility:


Monica says that her second wedding ceremony in which she said her vows to husband Shannon Brown, ``exceeded (her) expectations.''

Monica says wedding to Shannon Brown 'exceeded expectations'


Comcast, a provider of entertainment, information and communications, announced the start of another season of Red Sox On Demand in partnership with the Boston Red Sox.

Comcast announces another season of Red Sox On Demand


The University of Kansas announced Monday night that men's basketball coach Bill Self cleared senior Mario Little for competition.


Virginia Union offensive tackle David Mims visited the Baltimore Ravens this week.


A COUNCIL has been forced to flatten a newly completed roundabout which was part of a £6.5 million road improvement scheme.


COEUR d'ALENE - It appears an Arizona developer has ended its purchase of property that would be exchanged in a land swap with the Boy Scouts of America.

Developer may have ended purchase of land for swap


Dale Thomas says he wants to stay a Magpie.


The city of Hawthorne has imposed additional cuts and spending freezes to offset increased revenue declines.

Hawthorne imposes cuts, freezes to offset revenue declines


Robert Pattinson has admitted that he is scared of horses, saying that it caused problems on the set of his latest film, Water for Elephants.

Robert Pattinson: 'I'm scared of horses'


A statement from Amnesty International condemned Thursday's murder of Shabelle media network journalist Ahmed Adow Anshur in Mogadishu, the seventh journalist to be killed by gunmen in the past six months in Somalia.


Coach Andy Reid said earlier during his daily press conference that Vick will practice for the Eagles on Wednesday.


A candidate for state school superintendent says she has stopped selling raffle tickets for her Chevrolet El Camino online, after learning that Internet raffle sales are illegal.

Candidate stops selling raffle tickets online


Jessica Sutta was once part of the Pussycat Dolls and here she is at the beach in a bikini in a set of totally not staged candid photos that have nothing to do with her new album coming out in 2012.


A multi-million pound youth arts centre is to open in Islington, north London, in July.


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi won some brief respite from the sex scandals when parliament denied prosecutors' request to search some of his properties.

Berlusconi wins brief respite from sex scandals


President Obama is unveiling a new, streamlined defense strategy at the Pentagon.


Turkey's interior minister said on Saturday that Turkey would be an intervenor in Neo-Nazi murder cases.

Turkey to be intervenor in Neo-Nazi murder cases


Syrian rebels, after being retreated from the strategic key district of Aleppo due to heavy shellfire by the army, on Friday vowed to continue their fight in Aleppo against the government troops.

Syrian rebels vow to continue fight for Aleppo


New Delhi, Aug 9 The rupee fell to a low of 57.2 per US dollar in June-end on widening trade and current account deficits, Eurozone crisis and strong dollar in the overseas market, Parliament was informed today.

Rupee fell to lows on widening deficits, eu crisis:


the Olympic Stadium will be transformed into a meadow complete with real animals for the opening ceremony.

Olympic Stadium will be ``transformed into meadow''


US politician Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot at a year ago, says she will resign from Congress this week.


A Marshall County man was sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison for child porn charges.

Marshall County man sentenced for child porn charges


The capital was reeling Tuesday with the news that the GOP has cut an unprecedented deal with five renegade Democrats to control the state Senate.

GOP cuts unprecedented deal with five renegade Democrats to control state Senate


CHICAGO-According to a Jones Lang LaSalle survey of banks, almost 75% of those surveyed said ``liquidity easily trumps loss reserve issues'' while only 26% of direct lenders, synidcators and mortgage banking companies have put write-downs on their portfolios on the top of priority lists.


The summer food program kicked off Wednesday at the Church of God Soldiers of Jesus Christ in Watertown.


Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine dodged repeated questions on whether he supported gay marriage Tuesday morning, saying he's for ``legal equality of relationships'' but avoiding taking a stance on whether he supported civil unions or gay marriage.


The average amount of living space per person in Korea has increased significantly over the last two decades.

Average living space per person increased


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has come under unprecedented criticism from the Revolutionary Guards, the elite military force usually considered his staunch supporter.

Ahmadinejad comes under criticism from elite military force


MIVA, Inc. today announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results on Thursday, March 13, 2008, after the market close.

MIVA to announce fourth quarter and full year 2007 results on March 13, 2008


The Minnesota volleyball team is ranked No. 6 for the week of Oct. 12 in the AVCA poll.


Washington - Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig, who served Republican presidents and ran for the office himself, has died.

Alexander Haig, Former Secretary of State, dies


CNN has announced that British TV host Piers Morgan will replace ageing celebrity talk show host Larry King.


Comedian Russell Brand will return as host of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

Russell Brand returns to host MTV Video Music Awards


Linemaster's infrared linear wireless foot switch system provides linear speed control for a wide variety of applications.

Wireless foot switch system provides linear speed control


GOLDCORP INC. today announced the receipt of the final human rights assessment report from the Steering Committee for the Human Rights Impact Assessment of the Marlin Mine.

Goldcorp announces receipt of human rights assessment report


13 News Elizabeth Smart finished her testimony Wednesday for the third day in the trial of Brian David Mitchell, saying he was calculated in his behavior and was a religious hypocrite.


A second teenager has died in hospital after a crash on the M90 on the outskirts of Perth last week.


This past May, in the wake of Junior Seau's tragic post-concussion suicide, the state of Maine enacted an unheralded but significant new law requiring all Maine high schools to implement a model concussion management program for student athletes.

New law requires all Maine high schools to implement model concussion management program


Web host iMergent has adjusted its quarterly dividend, it was reported recently.

Web host iMergent adjusts quarterly dividend


Guilty plea from Madoff associate postponed An expected guilty plea from an ex-controller of Bernie Madoff's investment company was postponed on Thursday because the former executive, Irwin Lipkin, was hospitalized with an ``emergency medical condition.''


Madonna has scrapped plans to tour Australia for the first time in 20 years.


Starbucks Corp. will roll out its biggest drink size yet -- the 31-ounce ``Trenta'' -- in all its US

Starbucks to roll out biggest drink size yet


A train collided with a car Wednesday on Adams Street in the Village of Corning.


A Stamford man, wounded by gunfire in both legs, told police that he drove himself to Norwalk Hospital after he was shot while driving on Ursula Place early Tuesday morning, police said.

Stamford man shot while driving early Tuesday morning


As many as 30 more levees may overflow along the Mississippi River from Burlington, Iowa, down to St. Louis, the government said Wednesday.

30 more levees may overflow along Mississippi River


The Braves have signed former Tiger farmhand Jay Sborz to a minor league deal, with an invite to spring training.


Renishaw has appointed a new director to its board.


France offered to help the storm-struck US on Tuesday after Hurricane Sandy devastated much of the American east coast, killing over 30 people and causing billions of dollars-worth of damage.

France offers help to US after Hurricane Sandy


BRETT Lee is out of contention for next week's first Test against the West Indies in Brisbane after failing to recover from an elbow injury.

Brett Lee fails to recover from elbow injury


Oil prices fell in Asian trade Monday due to sluggish energy demand in the recession-hit United States, analysts said, cited by AFP.


Canadian weekly wages rose 4.3% in the year to September, led by wholesale trade and accommodation and food services, government figures show.


The Philadelphia Union are to host Real Madrid on Saturday, July 23rd, at Lincoln Financial Field as part of the 2011 Herbalife World Football Challenge.

Philadelphia Union to host Real Madrid at Lincoln Financial Field


The US economy lost 85,000 jobs in December while the unemployment rate held at 10%, the government said in a report dashing hopes of a turnaround in the ailing labor market.


On December 18 Armenian Minister of Defense left for Moscow to participate in the CSTO session, press service of Armenian Ministry of Defense informs.


Ban Ki Moon expresses his concern over IDPs 04 September 2009 02:08 pm 5 views Asha Nanayakkara, SINHALAYA News Agency, Colombo, Sri Lanka :


Wool's eastern market indicator gained 4c/kg after yesterday's sale in Newcastle, NSW, to now sit at 885c/kg.


Ford ran for a career-high 207 yards and scored one touchdown, BJ Daniels threw two scoring passes to AJ Love, and South Florida beat Northern Illinois 27-3 in Saturday's International Bowl.

South Florida beats Northern Illinois in International bowl


AU Optronics Corp., the largest manufacturer of thin film transistor-liquid crystal display panels in Taiwan, recently announced its ``Green Solutions'' initiative, a company-wide mission to practice green innovations, green procurement, green production, green logistics, green service, and green recycling that are all created and used in an

AUO announces 'green Solutions' initiatives


Despite projections by many polls that Democrats will win the presidency on Tuesday, Rep. Zach Wamp said Republicans will make gains in Tennessee.

Wamp says gop to make gains in Tennessee


Hogan Lovells has expanded its London corporate practice with the hire of partner John Allison, former head of Addleshaw Goddard's corporate practice in London.

Hogan Lovells expands London corporate practice


Visitor arrivals on package tours increased by 18.3 percent year-on-year to 757,190 in January, official data shows.

Package tours up by 18.3 percent in January


Perth's Islamic community has backed claims by police that an incident in which shots were fired at a mosque was not racially motivated.


Streets in London remained largely quiet with heavy police presence after sporadic unrest spread across central and northern England on for a fourth night of violence and rioting.

London remains quiet with heavy police presence


The Mangalore police on Wednesday sought custody of Sri Ram Sena Chief Pramod Muthalik.

Mangalore police seeks custody of Muthalik


Anti-Zionist vandals desecrated the war memorial at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, just a day before Remembrance Day begins.

Vandals desecrate War memorial in Jerusalem


An Italian man was yesterday granted bail against a personal guarantee of EUR10,000 after he pleaded guilty to grievously injuring Briton Frazer Clarke, 18, in St. Julian's on Sunday at 3 am.


A CONMAN wanted in several countries has suddenly popped up in Malta and burgled a close friend's apartment before disappearing, Voices has learned.


Germany will seek a ``good European solution'' over state aid to loss-making carmaker Opel, and does not expect the European Union to block any deal, economy minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said on Thursday.

Germany seeks ``good European solution'' for Opel


Free tire tread checks will be offered by the Vail Police Department and the Colorado State Patrol from 11 am to 3 pm Wednesday at Safeway in West Vail.

Free tire tread checks are Wednesday in Vail


India is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Bahrain and has asked its nationals to keep low profile, stay indoors and avoid all non- essential travel within that country.

India closely monitors situation in Bahrain


Cape Town's Anglican Archbishop on Wednesday urged learners to make small, positive changes to ensure a future society of responsible citizens.

Archbishop urges learners to make positive changes


SnagFilms announced today that it has closed a new, seven-figure financing round to accelerate the growth the company achieved in 2011.


Marvel comic book icon Stan Lee, filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and the Captain America Monster Truck will make special appearances today at Comic-Con, San Diego's annual event held at the convention center.

Stan Lee to make special appearance at comic-Con


A Japanese man who was mystified when food kept disappearing from his kitchen, set up a hidden camera and found an unknown woman living secretly in his closet, Japanese media said on Friday.

Japanese man finds woman living in his closet


Denny Hamlin and NASCAR settled their censorship flap Thursday when he announced he would not appeal the $25,000 fine levied against him for criticizing the new Gen-6 car.

Hamlin will not appeal fine for criticizing new car


The Keck Geology Consortium, a national alliance of 18 liberal arts colleges of which Williams College was the founding member, has received a $261,000 grant to continue its support of intercollegiate collaborative research projects for geosciences undergraduates and faculty for the next year.

Keck Geology Consortium receives $261,000 grant


A JURY has retired to consider its verdict on a nurse accused of murdering four elderly patients and trying to kill a fifth at hospitals in Leeds.

JURY retires to consider verdict on nurse accused of murder


Aaron Rowand, 2007 Gold Glove winner, signs a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.

Aaron Rowand signs contract with Marlins


Babcock & Brown appointed voluntary administrators after investors in the company's subordinated notes listed in New Zealand voted against a restructuring of the debt.


As part of a charity initiative, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer has launched its 15th annual collection in shops.

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer launches its 15th annual collection


In Lansing, lawmakers are considering a change to the state's foreclosure law.

Lawmakers considering change to foreclosure law


EA has announced today that FIFA Soccer 11, launching this fall, will ``redefine player authenticity.''

FIFA Soccer 11 to redefine player authenticity


A puppet trailer, owned by Grace Christian Church, was reported damaged in the former Buy N' Save parking lot on Broadway Avenue at 12:37 pm Wednesday, according to reports.


A 25-year-old woman and two children were pulled from a NC pond this evening after their vehicle ran off Pickens Highway.


Former world No.1 Venus Williams has vowed to return for a 16th Wimbledon next year.

Venus Williams vows to return to Wimbledon


British No. 1 Andy Murray has suggested record Grand Slam-winner Roger Federer is showing signs he is on the decline.


The Rev. Al Sharpton was arrested at the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday as he and hundreds of demonstrators blocked traffic to protest the acquittal of three detectives in the 50-bullet shooting of an unarmed black man on his wedding day.


Italy is to send 10 military instructors to help Libyan rebels in their battles against government forces, Italian Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa said Wednesday.

Italy to send 10 military instructors to help Libyan rebels


An Apple Valley physician had his medical license revoked by the Medical Board of California following a hearing that cited gross and repeated negligent acts including aiding and abetting in the unlicensed practice of medicine.

Apple Valley physician's license revoked


Indictment in case alleging NY mayoral race bribes A Democratic state lawmaker was formally indicted Thursday for plotting to bribe his way onto this year's New York City mayoral ballot -- as a Republican.


Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, was named elective trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Tuesday, WWD reports.

Anna Wintour named elective trustee of Metropolitan museum of Art


Petroleum Minister Jaipal Reddy has hinted at a hike in petrol prices.

Jaipal Reddy hints at hike in petrol prices


A woman claimed trial at the Sessions Court here on Wednesday to abduction and extortion involving two Bangladeshi men in March this year.

Woman claims trial to abduction, extortion of two Bangladeshi men


Six Syrian human rights groups say security forces killed 76 protesters on Friday in different parts of the country.

Syrian rights groups say security forces killed 76


India and South Africa, amongst other countries are mulling a ban on chrome ore exports to China, according to Albanian Minerals president and CEO Sahit Muja.

India, South Africa mulling ban on chrome ore exports to China


Nashville songwriter and publisher of the Nashville Muse newsletter, Doak Turner, celebrates his 50th birthday with a special songwriters benefit show, July 23, at Nashville music club Douglas Corner.

Songwriters celebrate birthday and benefit


TV actress Jade Goody, who is battling with cervical cancer, was rushed to the hospital when her condition worsened due to a flu type virus which she caught after appearing on stage for her role as the Wicked Queen in pantomime Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs .


FANS cast further doubt over one-day cricket's long-term future by voting with their feet, as only 25,463 spectators attended Sunday's game between Australia and West Indies at the MCG.


Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti concedes their title chances are slipping away after defeat at home to Liverpool .

Chelsea boss Ancelotti concedes title chances slipping away


US consumer sentiment improved in late June, ending the month close to a near six-year high set in May, as optimism among higher-income families rose to its strongest level in six years, a survey released on Friday showed.

Consumer sentiment improves in late June


Britain's Home Retail Group on Friday said it had bought the Habitat UK brand and three of its London furniture stores for Â£24.5 million from US private equity firm Hilco.


Pope Benedict XVI left New York City this evening, telling 4,000 people who gathered at JFK Airport, ``It has been a joy for me to witness the faith and devotion of the Catholic community here.''


US stocks are struggling for direction, buffeted by increasing tension in Europe.


Chennai, May 12 Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has registered a net profit of 78 million AED for the first quarter of 2008, an increase of 81 per cent compared to AED 43 million for the first quarter of 2007.

Air Arabia registers net profit for first quarter of 2008


President Obama declared a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight-line winds beginning on May 17, 2009, and continuing.

President Obama declares major disaster exists in the State of Florida


After tearing it up all over the US this year, Unknown Mortal Orchestra are heading our way for the summer announcing their first NZ shows.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra announce NZ shows


Toly have recently launched a new stock compact line called Halo.


The US must understand the nuances of the prevailing situation in FATA where the NWFP government has entered into a peace deal with the pro-Taliban militants and announced ceasefire in return to militants' promise of not carrying out any attacks on civilians, said an editorial published in the Washington Times.

US must understand nuances of FATA situation:


A doctor makes a big example for humanity by saving his pet's life by giving it mouth to mouth respiration and that too for six long minutes.

Doctor saves pet, gives it mouth-to-mouth respiration for six minutes


The Philippines declared a state of emergency in parts of the volatile south yesterday as anger spiralled over a savage political massacre that left at least 46 people dead.


You know you need a website, but what you should really understand and measure is what it should DO for you and your customers.

Websites: what you should really understand and measure


A Sterling Heights man linked to four women found dead in the trunks of abandoned cars in Detroit was charged Friday with transporting four corpses.


Taylor Swift was forced to postpone a show for the first time in her career.


THE Bishop of Ely, the Rt Rev Dr Anthony Russell, has announced today that he is to retire on February 28 next year.


WARSAW, Poland -Thousands of gays and lesbians from around Europe marched through Poland's capital Saturday to demand equal rights and more tolerance in this heavily Roman Catholic nation.

Gays march in Poland to demand equal rights


The Indian economy is unlikely to witness a quick turnaround in the near term and economic growth is likely to remain below trend but a modest rebound was expected in the first half of next year, Goldman Sachs has said.

Indian economy unlikely to witness quick turnaround:


A 31-year-old Lansing man was assaulted and robbed as he walked home early Thursday morning, said Lansing police Lt. Noel Garcia.

Lansing man assaulted while walking home


Real Madrid will take advantage of Tottenham missing out on the Champions League by bidding for Luka Modric.


A constituency support officer of the Yuhua community club was jailed 4 months by a District Court on Friday after he pleaded guilty to misappropriating $50,700 from the community club.

Constituency support officer of Yuhua community club jailed


A man was shot and killed by state police early today in Salem County when he pulled a gun during an attempted traffic stop and shot one trooper in the ear and the other in the hand, police said.

Man shot and killed by state police in Salem County


Penney said Wednesday that it is getting rid of the hundreds of sales for simpler pricing.


Mr. Lovegrove will replace Moira Wallace who left the Department at the end of October, and whose resignation, according to The Oil Firing Technical Association created 'more turmoil' within DECC.

Stephen Lovegrove replaces Moira Wallace at DECC


Actor Kiefer Sutherland has officially been granted a divorce from his wife of nearly eight years, court documents show.


Montreal quarterback Anthony Calvillo was named CFL offensive player of the week Tuesday after leading the Alouettes to a 56-18 rout of BC in the East Division final.

Montreal Alouettes qb Anthony Calvillo named CFL offensive player of the week


Penelope Cruz is rumored to be the next 'Bond Girl' for the upcoming 24th James Bond movie starring Daniel Craig.

Penelope Cruz rumored as next 'Bond Girl'


The fast bowler Doug Bollinger has all but assured Australia of victory in the first cricket test against New Zealand in Wellington.

Bollinger all but assures Australia of victory in first cricket test


AT&T plans to close its wireless call center in Meriden by Oct. 25 and relocate about 60 workers to other call centers in the state.


Audience shares plunge on Apple news Shares of Audience Inc. plunged nearly 70 percent Friday, after the maker of audio chips said it's unlikely that Apple Inc. will use its technology in its new version of the popular iPhone.


A 23-year-old Stratford man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Wellington man Michael Charles Drew in September.


Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White is releasing his tax returns for the years he served as Houston mayor.

Governor candidate Bill White releases tax returns


Residential mortgage lending showed a surprise rebound in January rising by €350 million to €482 million, according to the latest figures from the Central Bank.

Residential mortgage lending shows rebound in January


Rally on the Rez has been rescheduled for May 22 from Saturday because of the threat of inclement weather.


PayPal has joined forces with the London Police and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry to combat payments being made to websites for unlicensed downloads.

PayPal joins forces with City of London Police


Otelco Inc., the sole wireline telephone services provider in the Alabama, Maine and Missouri rural communities it serves, today announced that it will release its 2008 second quarter financial and operational results after the close of trading on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.


Many of us do not care how an air conditioner works, just as long as it does work.


Farmville, the highly popular game on Facebook, is coming to the iPhone platform, according to its developer.


Mo Williams didn't start the second half after playing just three minutes in the first half of Wednesday's game against the Lakers.


Three rural homes have been destroyed in the past nine days by structure fires in Dallas County, according to Buffalo Rural Fire Department assistant chief Ike Ikerd.

Three rural homes destroyed in Dallas County fires:


Late payment continues to worsen in the construction industry, despite improving in the economy as a whole, research has revealed.

Late payment worsens in construction industry


Entries from Australia won 10 Lions, including six Gold Lions, eclipsing the memory of last year's performance in Press, which delivered just one statuette.


Greece yesterday reshuffled its military chiefs amid a political crisis that could see a government downfall following a controversial decision to put an EU debt rescue deal to a referendum.

Greece reshuffles military chiefs amid political crisis


Dutch Gold Resources, Inc. today announced that it has retained the law firm of Heenan Blaikie, LLP to assist with legal and regulatory issues in Canada and Mexico.

Dutch Gold Resources, Inc. retains Heenan Blaikie


The Las Vegas bachelor bash ``The Hangover'' won at the Golden Globes for best musical or comedy on Sunday, bringing uncharacteristic awards attention for broad comedy, a genre that often gets overlooked at Hollywood honors.

'The Hangover' wins Golden Globe for best musical or comedy


Detroit Tigers left fielder Delmon Young was arrested Friday on a hate crime harassment charge after police said he got into a fight with a group of men and yelled anti-Semitic epithets.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young arrested on hate crime harassment charge


WASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidate John McCain is calling for Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens to step down.

McCain calls for Sen. Ted Stevens to step down


Derby County defender Jay McEveley has been ruled out for six weeks with a fractured cheekbone suffered during Tuesday's 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough.


She reminisced her moments in Delhi and said that she really loves the winter weather of Delhi.

Rani Mukherjee loves the winters of Delhi


Retail operator Cochin Duty Free has launched a shopping promotion at Cochin International airport.

Cochin Duty Free launches shopping promotion


Carrefour SA, the world's second- largest retailer, fell the most in almost two years in Paris trading after cutting its profit forecast and saying Brazilian writedowns will be more than three times higher than expected.

Carrefour falls in Paris after cutting profit forecast


India has invited Canadian investments in its booming health sector and offered world class affordable treatment for patients from Canada to avoid long waiting time at home.

India invites Canadian investment in health sector


A man walks on wooden planks above floodwaters from the overflowing Rio Negro, one of the two main branches of the Amazon River, in the Gloria neighborhood of Manaus, April 29, 2012.

A man walks on wooden planks above floodwaters from the overflowing Rio Negro in Manaus


THOUSANDS of people took Arbeen processions in central Manama from last night into the early hours of today.


India has expressed concern at diversion of foodgrains to bio-fuel production and has supported the FAO findings that the current rise in farm commodity prices is not due to higher consumption by emerging economies but diversion of maize and other crops for ethanol production.

India express concern over diversion of foodgrains to bio-fuel production


Apple has reportedly appointed a new security chief to take the helm in the coming months.


A Girls' Aloud star - who told a court she was 'too famous to take the bus' - has been slapped with a six month driving ban regardless.

Girls Aloud star told court she's ``too famous to take the bus''


Former IMF chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, was set for release on bail Friday, allowing the once powerful IMF chief to be reunited with his family for the first time since his arrest on sex assault charges.


During a press conference Wednesday, President Obama called his gun control proposals 'common sense measures' and emphasized his support of the Second Amendment, saying, ``I respect our strong tradition of gun ownership.''

Obama calls gun proposals 'common sense measures'


President Asif Ali Zardari said that Salmaan Taseer was a brave man, adding that his party, Pakistan People's Party, will remember the sacrifice of Taseer.


Russian spending on state defence orders will rise by 1.2 percent in 2010 despite a projected budget deficit and flagging economy, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told top security officials yesterday.

Russia's defence orders to rise in 2010:


US President Barack Obama welcomed the Dalai Lama to the White House today, despite repeated objections from China.


Heavy foreign investment of $13.2 million boosted the equity market, supporting it by the net buying of $1.6 million by the individuals.

Heavy foreign investment boosts equity market


A sculpture has been donated by to Althoff Catholic High School through the Sculpture in the City program.

Sculpture donated to Althoff Catholic high School


Credit Suisse has called the end of gold's decade-long bull run, saying the ``fear trade'' that caused the metal to more than quintuple in value peaked last year.

Credit Suisse calls end to gold bull run


Cape Town, Sep 5 South African President Jacob Zuma, 68, is to become a father for the 22nd time as his fiancée is expecting a child early next year.

Jacob Zuma to become father for 22nd time


Indian shares briefly turned positive on Friday morning after a lower start, as robust fund inflows lent support.


Organizers say thousands are expected in Washington later this week for a taxpayer rally in protest of what they say is a nonstop tax-and-spend agenda on Capitol Hill.


Dr Iyabode Olusanmi, UNICEF Representative in Ghana, on Wednesday disclosed that only 15 per cent of cases of violence against children are prosecuted in Ghana.

Only 15 per cent cases of violence against children are prosecuted


Authorities say a Forsyth sheriff's deputy shot and killed a suspected bank robber.

Sheriff's deputy kills suspected bank robber


Advocates of gun rights are poised to win a Congressional victory that eluded them under a Republican president.

Advocates of gun rights are poised for a victory


David Allen Fredrickson, an archaeologist noted for his sensitive excavations of California's ancient American Indian sites, died Aug. 28 at a care home in Walnut Creek.


Marie Osmond has called off her wedding scheduled for this summer with her first husband Stephen Craig.


The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has started protesting NEET calling it as 'unscientific', ABVP held protests in Hubli & Gulbarga.

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad calls NEET unscientific; holds protest


United States President Barack Obama has postponed a trip to Australia and Indonesia, the White House said on Friday, in a sign the unchecked Gulf oil spill is now making waves in his broader agenda.

Obama postpones trip to Australia, Indonesia


British bank Northern Rock has been sold to Richard Branson's Virgin Money at a loss for taxpayers after it was nationalised at the height of the global financial crisis in 2008.


The Cyprus bailout shows banks can be wound down despite difficulties, European Central Bank policymaker Jens Weidmann said in an interview broadcast on Sunday, adding the situation on the island had stabilized.


They quickly bounced back from a 2-0 defeat at Genk last time out to see off Westerlo, who have not won in the league since late November.


Teachers will be taking a strike vote next week after negotiations for a new collective agreement went off the rails.


THE Philippine central bank on Thursday cut key lending rates by a lower than expected 25 basis points, the third reduction in policy rates since December.


Starters are named for the 2011 All-Star Game in Arizona


Sun Microsystems said on Friday it was cutting up to 6,000 jobs as the global economic crisis drives down demand for its computer servers.


Maria Riesch, of Germany, won her second World Cup downhill in as many days, edging Lindsey Vonn after a remarkable recovery by the American.


Yemen may offer new oil and gas exploration blocks in a fifth bidding round for international firms by the last quarter of this year, Oil Minister Khaled Bahah said yesterday.


Homer Police say a 71-year-old Homer man was found dead at the bottom of an open-water well.