World Boxing Council super middleweight champion Carl Froch thinks he's going to take out Mikkel Kessler this Saturday night in their Super Six tournament stage 2 fight in Herning, Denmark.

Froch: ``I will take him (Kessler) out''


Florida, Apr 16, Governor Charlie Crist vetoed the merit pay bill that had been creating a whole lot of problems among the school teachers.

Governor Charlie Crist vetoes merit pay bill


American Airlines plans to cut 1,500 maintenance division jobs, including 1,300 mechanics and 200 management and support positions.

American Airlines will cut 1,500 maintenance jobs


Accel Partners invested $30 million in Plex Systems Inc., a Michigan company that makes distributed computing software for manufacturers.

Accel Partners invests $30 million in Plex Systems


Auckland has beaten Bay of Plenty 25-16 in the ITM Cup this afternoon at Eden Park.


The Doppler weather radar was installed at Anisabad here on Tuesday which is likely to be a boon for people of Bihar and Jharkhand to know in advance about weather behaviour.

Doppler weather radar installed at Anisabad


Phyllis was born on Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, and celebrated her 90th birthday with family and residents in Ashleigh Care Home at Stile Common, Newsome.


Two former Broadway producers pleaded not guilty Monday to participating in large-scale accounting fraud.

Former Broadway producers plead not guilty to fraud


International chemical group, BASF, is looking at a number of sites to set up a global research centre in India as it shifts its R&D work to Asia.

BASF to set up global research centre in India


Prime Minister Kamal el-Ganzouri pledged on Monday16/1/2012 to form a council for handicapped care in the coming few weeks to look after physically and mentally disabled and their families.

Ganzouri to form council for handicapped care


BE Broadband announced today that it would be launching a landline phone service to its customer base within the next 6 months.

BE broadband announce the launch of landline phone service


In a world energy landscape dominated by coal, gas, oil, and nuclear, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar don't stand a chance if we can't find a way to store energy when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow.

When the sun don't shine and the wind don't blow


Oil prices rose above $132 a barrel for the first time Wednesday in Asia as supply concerns mounted and the dollar weakened.


Police say a trucker who drove his flaming, chemical-laden rig away from others before it became an inferno is a hero.


Both lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and contender Pat Curran made weight on Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.


Two persons were killed and three others injured when a fast-moving minibus fell from a bridge along Northern Bypass on Saturday within the remit of the Gulshan-e-Maymar police station, officials said.


A 29-year-old Lawrence woman has chronicled her life-changing brain injury in a soon-to-be released book.

Lawrence woman chronicles brain injury in book


Mumbai, Sep 23 What structure should the disputed site in Ayodhya have, a temple, a mosque or just left bare?

What structure should disputed site have --


Cagney and Lacey star Sharon Gless is to appear on the London stage in an adaptation of A Round-Heeled Woman.


Germans will bid a mournful goodbye this week to Tempelhof Airport, the historic hub of the Berlin Airlift which is closing after more than 80 tumultuous years of service.

Germans will bid goodbye to Tempelhof airport, the historic hub of the Berlin Airlift


Biopharmaceutical company Orexigen Therapeutics Inc reported on Thursday the grant of an inducement stock option to a new employee to purchase 9,000 shares of common stock.

Orexigen Therapeutics Inc reports grant of inducement stock option


ISRAEL plans to build a new city for Arab citizens in the Galilee region, the first housing project of its kind since the creation of the Jewish state in 1948.


A heatwave sweeps across Italy, sending tourists and residents alike running for shade, while others seek respite in the cool water of Rome's many fountains.


The World Conker Championships in Northamptonshire have been cancelled for the second year in a row, organisers have said.

World Conker championship cancelled for second year in row


A patient ``dashboard'' system being is being rolled out to most MidCentral medical centres, with support from local doctors.

Dashboard rolls out to MidCentral medical centres


Singer and song writer Lady Gaga has warned her fans attending concerts about ``hateful'' protests that are set to take place during a concert she will be having tonight in St. Louis, Missouri.

Lady Gaga warns fans of 'hateful' protests during concerts


Stallone - who is London promoting his new action movie 'The Expendables' - told BANG Showbiz: ``I've made a lot of personal mistakes in my time.

Sylvester Stallone: 'I've made a lot of personal mistakes'


A 25-YEAR-old convicted prisoner has been charged with murder following the death of an inmate at the Capricornia Correctional Centre on Wednesday.


Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo is reportedly developing a games console it plans to launch in its notoriously difficult local gaming market.


The Oklahoma Legislature adjourned its 2010 regular session Friday with a focus on the same thorny issue that lawmakers faced when they convened four months ago -- a massive state budget shortfall.

Oklahoma Legislature adjourns regular session


Over 100 corruption and criminal cases involving many top politicians and bureaucrats, which were settled under the controversial NRO after February 2, 2008, would automatically reopen after 25 days on Nov 28.

100 corruption cases to reopen in 25 days


He didn't come out with an endorsement, but Jeb Bush said Tuesday that he likes GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman ``a lot.''


A father and daughter have been injured in a motorcycle crash outside Rehoboth.

Father and daughter injured in motorcycle crash


Singer John Mayer is recovering after undergoing a throat surgery to remove an inflamed nodule near his vocal cords.

John Mayer recovering after throat surgery


West Elgin will get its Business Improvement Association, an organization with the goal of helping resolve issues facing the commercial districts of the area, with details such as start-up funding and budget to be worked out later.

West Elgin to get Business Improvement Association


Two engineering students were killed in a road accident near Nirgundi on the outskirts of Cuttack on Saturday.


``I was expecting something, but not this,'' he told The Telegram Monday, three days after dismembered remains were discovered in a suitcase in the backyard of a Warbury Street home in St. John's.

'I was expecting something, but not this'


Rory Best says Ulster can be stronger this season after adding homegrown players like Tommy Bowe and Roger Wilson back to their squad.


``I've already played abroad at Arsenal and in the Premier League.


Police said the man was driving on Hallston Road in Brady Township, Butler County, when his car collided with a train Saturday morning.


Missouri added about 4,800 jobs in March as its unemployment rate remained steady.

Missouri adds jobs as unemployment rate remains steady


Jose Manuel de Mello, a leading Portuguese entrepreneur who lost much of his family's banking-to-shipbuilding conglomerate in the country's 1974 Carnation Revolution but later rebuilt his business empire, died Wednesday, his company said.

Jose Manuel de Mello, Portuguese businessman, dies


AIRBUS will deliver 80 aircraft to China this year, underscoring the resilience of China's aviation market despite the global financial downturn.


California pensions will be withheld for three former Bell administrators until the state attorney general determines whether the city broke any laws in paying them outsized salaries.

Pensions withheld for three Bell administrators


A Greene County woman has been charged with homicide by vehicle in the March 2007 death of a Waynesburg teen.

Greene County woman charged with homicide by vehicle


Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in Dubai on Wednesday.

Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame


An Eastern Michigan University student was robbed of her purse and backpack Thursday, Ypsilanti Police said this morning.

Eastern Michigan University student robbed of purse and backpack


Hyderabad-based Mojostreet has officially launched its location based real world mobile game for smartphones that lets the users check into interesting places and earn royalty rewards.

Mojostreet launches real world mobile game


``Vegas'' is not airing a new episode tonight like viewers are expecting.

'Vegas' will not air new episode tonight:


The slaying of a college student in a downtown neighborhood frequented by beggars has forced Madison to ask the difficult question of whether it's been too nice to the homeless.


09:07 AM After launching its SUV Duster, auto major Renault is planning to unveil its sedan before Diwali, a top company official said on Thursday.


Pete Doherty will give a lecture to members of Trinity College in Dublin's University Philosophical Society this afternoon.


On a day of swift developments on Saturday, TRS MP Vijayashanti was arrested by the police for her provocative remarks made recently, shifted her to Chanchalguda jail and released on bail, all within a span of five hours.


Most Gulf Arab bourses rose yesterday as a global stock rally and moves by the region's governments and companies to limit the impact of the global crisis boosted investor confidence.


Colin Montgomerie is planning to give Sergio Garcia a ``pep talk'' at the US Open next month to try and inspire the Spaniard prior to October's Ryder Cup.

Colin Montgomerie plans Sergio Garcia 'pep talk'


Amidst doubts if the core banking solution will help speedy clearance of cheques in Urban Cooperative banks to whether the corruption in UCBs would be checked, the core banking solution for urban cooperative bank was launched in Ahmadabad.

Core banking solution launched in Ahmedabad


BUDAPEST, Hungary Andor Lilienthal, the last surviving member of 27 original grandmaster chess players, died Saturday in Budapest at the age of 99, the Hungarian Chess Federation said.

Andor Lilienthal, chess grandmaster, dies at 99


Jake White has asked for his transfer from Wichita State, a source close to the situation confirmed to Eyewitness Sports Thursday night.

Jake White to transfer from Wichita State


A South Glens Falls man is behind bars, accused of criminal trespassing and forcible touching.

South Glens Falls man accused of forcible touching


A portion of Mill Street between Prospect and Elmore streets will be closed 45 days starting Oct. 6.

Portion of Mill Street to be closed 45 days


A mobile meat canner sponsored by the Mennonite Central Committee is making a nine-day stop in Elkhart County, where volunteers will cut up and can 80,000 pounds of turkey to ship all over the world.

Mobile meat canner makes stop in Elkhart County


A robbery suspect called 911 after being shot by a store clerk, police said.

Robbery suspect calls 911 after being shot


Colombia's Eleider Alvarez successfully defended his North American Boxing Organization light heavyweight title, unanimously outpointed American Shawn Hawk on Friday night.

Eleider Alvarez successfully defends title


Stanhope has fired its borough administrator, according to a report on NJHerald.com

Stanhope fires another borough administrator


2006 16th round pick Tobi Stoner was promoted to New York on Monday night.


Victoria Beckham celebrated her 37th birthday with a quiet family meal in Beverly Hills on Sunday.

Victoria Beckham celebrates birthday with family


Bangalore, Nov 22 Bajaj Auto said today it plans massive distribution network expansion to meet robust growth targets, adding 130 new dealerships and upgrading 1,100 service centres by next festive season.

Bajaj Auto plans massive distribution network expansion


``Dear Twitter friends, I've read some horrible rumours on here & want u 2 know I absolutely deny I've had an affair with David Beckham,'' Jenkins tweeted.

Katherine Jenkins ``absolutely'' denies affair with David Beckham


(Verizon Wireless joins LiMo as part of a 40 member mobile industry collaboration on the Linux-based LiMo Platform for mobile devices.)


Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. said it elected William Parrett to its board, bringing the total number of directors to 11.

Thermo Fisher elects William Parrett to board


Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta officially opens its doors today and to celebrate its debut, the 127-room luxurious hotel has created a ``More in Atlanta'' promotion.

Mandarin Oriental opens in Atlanta with promotion


Italy face an uphill struggle to qualify for the second round of the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with New Zealand.

Italy face uphill struggle after drawing New Zealand


74 persons who got involved in the recent events in the country but whose hands are clear of the Syrian blood turned themselves in to the authorities in Damascus Countryside on Saturday.

74 persons turn themselves in in Damascus Countryside


Second period goals from three different players helped the St. Olaf women's hockey complete a weekend sweep of Hamline by topping the Pipers 3-1 Saturday night at Northfield Ice Arena.

Women's hockey completes weekend sweep of Hamline


A strike has been averted at the University of Toronto after its teaching assistants decided to hold a ratification vote early next week, after reaching a tentative deal Friday morning.


Relay for Life of Rock Island County hopes to raise more than $100,000 for cancer research, education programs and advocacy initiatives with its annual overnight event that steps off with a 6 pm opening ceremony on July 31 at Black Hawk College.


Demi Moore has been accused of attacking a photographer in LA, it has been reported.

Demi Moore accused of attacking a photographer


A Phoenixville Hospital employee was arrested for allegedly stealing credit cards from several hospital patients while they were being treated in the hospital and charging more than $3,600, according to court papers.

Hospital employee arrested for stealing from patients


Pakistan on Monday released the last batch of 141 Indian fishermen from a prison in the southern port city of Karachi, prison authorities said.

Pakistan releases last batch of Indian fishermen


AIG has revised its economic growth projections upwards from 3 per cent to 4.3 per cent, to reflect the improved political climate and recovery in key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure development and tourism.

AIG revises economic growth projections upwards


Pratt & Whitney has successfully delivered the 50th production F135 engine - powering Lockheed Martin's fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II - to the US Department of Defense.

Pratt & Whitney delivers 50th F135 engine for the F-35 joint strike fighter


For such a short month February is a very busy month for the Run With Heart program.


An Iraqi politician has been shot dead in an ambush in the northern city of Mosul, according to officials.


A man and a woman were robbed at gunpoint near downtown Palo Alto on Tuesday night, police said.

Man and woman robbed at gunpoint near downtown Palo Alto


Sustainable business expert Envirowise is challenging UK businesses to take a two month test to see if they can spot a difference in financial savings from environmental resolutions.

Envirowise challenges UK businesses to take the two month test


The Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who was arrested in late February for opposing President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, is expected to be released today, said the wife of director quoted by Iranian news agency ILNA.

Iranian director Jafar Panahi will be released


Shaikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, on Saturday night attended a religious lecture delivered by Dr Ahmad Al Kubaisi at his Ramadan 'Majlis' at his Al Muzaira'a Palace in Liwa.

Hamdan Bin Zayed attends religious lectures


A Syrian military helicopter came down under fire and in flames in Damascus on Monday as President Bashar al-Assad's air force strafed and bombarded rebel-held districts in the capital and in Aleppo.

Syrian helicopter comes down under fire in Damascus


A portion of 7 Mile Road just west of Interstate 94 will be closed for construction until mid-November.

Portion of 7 Mile Road closed until mid-November


Detectives investigating the death of a 88-year-old woman in Hove have been given extra time to question a man in custody.

Detectives given extra time to question man


His Khosla Ventures raised $1.1 billion for two new funds, with about $800 million going to Khosla Ventures III and $275 million for a new seed fund.


A bicyclist was killed in Manitowoc County by a drunk driver.


Yahoo confirmed on Thursday that its chairman, Fred Amoroso, will be stepping down from his post.

Yahoo confirms chairman Fred Amoroso is stepping down


150 feet of copper pipe was stolen from a Lebanon County basement.


``She's my number one cheerleader,'' Bristol Palin said of her mother, the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate.

Sarah Palin is Bristol's No. 1 cheerleader


Young High School has won an award for excellence in Vocation Education Training in the Riverina region.


Chairman, Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf, Imran Khan has said the prevailing political situation in the country indicates that general election could be held any time, and PTI has started reorganisation of the party and preparation for the elections.


STEVE Bruce has promised Manchester United that he plans for his Sunderland side to run the Red Devils ragged this weekend.

Black Cats will run fergie's Red Devils ragged


Stevenage midfielder Greg Tansey has undergone surgery on his groin and hopes to be back before the end of the season.


An alert neighbors' 911 call led to the arrest of a suspected burglar who broke into a house in Garapan and stole money and jewelry while the owner was sleeping.

Alert neighbors' 911 call leads to arrest of burglar


A man today alleged that a 'tantrik' has duped him of Rs 40 lakh by promising to double the amount through some rituals.


State Rep. Jay Kaufman has announced that he will be holding office hours Thursday, Sept. 23 from 8 to 9 am


The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 and advance to the Super Bowl on February 5 in Indianapolis.


Andrew Lloyd Webber, best known for composing hit musicals such as Phantom of the Opera and Cats, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer according to the Associated Press.

Andrew Lloyd Webber diagnosed with cancer


It is reported that Taiwanese steel pipe makers are going to announce the new price policy for October shipments on September 28th 2011.

Taiwanese steel makers to announce new prices for October shipments


US and Iraqi forces killed the two top al-Qaida figures in the country in a nighttime rocket attack on a safe house near Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit, a joint operation the US called a significant blow to the insurgency and a sign Iraqi security forces are strengthening.

US forces kill two top al-Qaida figures in Iraq


TURNHOUT, Belgium British drug maker Shire will acquire Belgian drug maker Movetis for $567 million, Movetis said.


March 8, 2013 11:38PM Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has two broken bones in his back and likely will miss the Americans' World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico this month.


Gordon Brown has said reform of the international financial system is vital to avoid a repeat of the current economic crisis.


The European markets are trading mixed in afternoon trading Wednesday, amid growth worries triggered by Chinese manufacturing data that showed the weakest level in 32 months.


Venezuela's national assembly has approved a new solid waste management law, which aims to reduce the generation of waste and ensure its collection and proper final disposal.

National assembly approves new waste management law


Australian jockey Craig Williams, who has of late been cutting across time zones, hopes to see Niconero finish on top in the $5million Dubai Duty Free race on Saturday.

Williams hopes to see Niconero finish on top


Rafael Benitez defends claims Liverpool have had an inconsistent start to the season.

Rafa Benitez defends Liverpool fc's start to the season


``Now I am back we are going to make money again,'' King told Sowetan yesterday.

Now we are going to make money again - King


Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic -- will team up to play doubles together at the Rogers Cup in Toronto next week, according to the tournament's Facebook page.

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic to team up for doubles in Toronto


Higher education institutes can offer mandatory courses to instill greater awareness on green technology in Malaysians, says a Universiti Kuala Lumpur professor who specialises in the field.

Higher education institutes can instill greater awareness on green technology --


Harper's Island takes the classic who done it to a whole new level.


Javed Miandad blamed the exhaustion from IPL for the poor performance of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men.


Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital recently took it upon themselves to research the impact meditation has on a person's brain.

What impact does meditation have on brain?


Bon Jovi have had to postpone the very first show of the 'Because We Can' tour because they can't.

Blizzard forces Bon Jovi to postpone first show of tour


Portsmouth will become the first Premier League club to enter administration if a new buyer is not found by Friday, the owner, Balram Chainrai, has revealed.

Portsmouth will enter administration unless a buyer found by Friday


The Belize government is to launch a national bank that Prime Minister Dean Barrow said should place pressure on commercial banks to reduce lending rates to consumers in the future.

Belize government to launch national bank


This Rose Bowl betting preview of Penn State vs. USC on New Year's Day is courtesy of SBG Global


The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on guard Jordan Farmar, one of five players acquired from the Brooklyn Nets in the deal for All-Star Joe Johnson.

Hawks request waivers on guard Jordan Farmar


A new report by the state Department of Public Service shows that New York City will need a new area code, and soon.


Telecommunications provider Embarq Corp said on Friday it is cutting between 500 and 700 jobs and eliminating around 300 contract positions as it deals with a continued loss of telephone customers.

Telecom provider Embarq to cut 500-700 jobs


Beijing, March 1 Beijing has opened the world's largest airport terminal to meet the passenger surge during the Olympics in August.

Beijing opens world's largest airport terminal


Interior Minister A Rehman Malik on Wednesday said that anti state elements are trying to destabilize the country by shattering its peace.He said this while talking to media after visiting the house of slain Federal Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti to condole with his family.

Anti state elements trying to destabilize country:


The number of speed cameras on English roads has increased over the last two years despite funding cuts, the RAC Foundation has found.


The West Indies kept their World Twenty20 semi-final hopes alive by knocking out New Zealand via the Super Over after their crucial Super Eights match ended in a tie at Pallekele International Stadium here Monday.

West Indies knock-out New Zealand via Super Over


A nurse has had her cheekbone broken in an assault by a patient at Hawke's Bay Hospital.

Nurse's cheekbone broken in assault by patient


KINGTON bounced back from their heavy defeat at Brockhampton to claim their first win of the season in Division 3 of the Birmingham and District Premier League.


Vegetable farmers in Papua New Guinea will now benefit from a mobile market information service, thanks to Fresh Produce Development Agency or FPDA, Digicel and AusAID.

Vegetable farmers in png to benefit from mobile service


The national minimum wage will rise to £5.73 an hour in October, Gordon Brown has announced.


Infosys, India's second-largest IT services provider, today said the company saw discretionary spending coming back in its key regions, including the US and UK.


The young Christchurch opera singer who sustained serious brain injuries after being hit by a car in Sydney last week has died.


Switzerland said on Wednesday it would accept two Uighur detainees from the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay on humanitarian grounds, disregarding a parliamentary committee's recommendation not to take them.

Swiss to accept Uighur detainees from Guantanamo


Tokyo stocks extended losses Friday after Wall Street plunged overnight and the global slowdown deepened, dpa reported.

Tokyo stocks extend losses over Wall Street plunge


Two people were killed in separate gunmen attacks in Baghdad on Thursday evening, an Interior Ministry source said.


US economic growth slowed to 1.6% in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday, two-thirds the rate that the agency had initially projected for the April-through-June period as imports surged.

US economic growth slows to 1.6% in second quarter


An ``al-Qaida sympathizer'' who plotted to bomb police and post offices in New York City as well as US troops returning home has been arrested on numerous terrorism-related charges, city officials said Sunday.


SKIPPER Dave McCracken and fans' favourite Matt Bloomfield could be pushing for a return tomorrow as Blues take on Shrewsbury at Adams Park with boss Peter Taylor demanding, 'We've got to pull our fingers out.


Physicists from Rice Univ. and Princeton Univ. have discovered how to use one of the information technology industry's mainstay materials--gallium arsenide semiconductors--as an ultrasensitive microwave detector that could be suitable for next-generation computers.

Physicists discover ultrasensitive microwave detector


The Dow and S&P 500 turned negative in midday trading on Monday, with the energy sector leading losses on the S&P 500.


Italian metal band TwinSpirits are entering the studio for the production of their new album.


In a weekend of celebs trying to out-do each other with baby news, Hilary Duff announced that she was pregnant!


Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to the Spanish fans ahead of this weekend's Grand Prix in Barcelona.


The Reserve Bank is averse to monetizing the fiscal deficit as a measure to push private investment and sagging growth.

Reserve Bank averse to monetizing fiscal deficit


The Tasmanian Greens say they will keep fighting the Gunns pulp mill following its approval.


US flatrolled steel processor Steel Technologies announced plans to acquire NuPro Steel, Steel Business Briefing understands.

Steel Technologies to acquire NuPro Steel


After dipping in February and March to the lowest level in more than a year, US crude imports rebounded in April to average 9.92 million barrels per day, up roughly 300,000 b/d from the previous month.


After a year of being engaged, former beauty queen Precious Lara Quigaman and actor Marco Alcaraz tied the knot at Hacienda Isabella in Tagaytay City on Sunday afternoon.

Lara Quigaman, Marco Alcaraz tie the knot


General Mills Inc. said Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of Brazilian food company Yoki Alimentos SA. The company previously estimated the Yoki buyout would more than double its annual sales in Latin America.

General Mills completes acquisition of Yoki


Why did Nastia Liukin wear a pink leotard in the women's gymnastics individual all-around final, instead of the red one fellow American Shawn Johnson wore?

Why did Nastia Liukin wear a pink leotard in the women's gymnastics...


Baghdad, Iraq - Iraq has executed a Tunisian man convicted of involvement in a 2006 attack on a revered Shi'a shrine that unleashed a wave of sectarian violence, a justice ministry spokesman said on Thursday.


Republicans said Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will attend a major congressional fundraiser Monday night, ending a will-she-or-won't-she mystery that has overshadowed the event and frustrated the GOP.


Crystal gives us the scoop on working with Ryan Gosling in ``Crazy, Stupid, Love, her new show ''Teen Wolf`` & more.

Crystal Reed on working with Ryan Gosling


The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on guard Jordan Farmar, 1 of 5 players acquired from the Brooklyn Nets in the deal for All-Star Joe Johnson.

Hawks request waivers on guard Jordan Farmar


Asian stock markets fell sharply today, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Hong Kong tumbling more than 3 percent, as more evidence of company woes and a weak US job market rekindled worries about the unfolding global slump.


US agricultural processor Archer Daniels Midland Co said on Thursday it was building a grain export terminal in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay, capable of loading large bulk shipments of corn, wheat, soybeans and soymeal.

ADM to build grain export terminal in Uruguay


Former Growing Pains actress Tracey Gold has mourned the death of co-star Andrew Koenig.


``They made the mistake of dancing on my grave before I was buried,'' the 69-year-old Briton told the Mail yesterday newspaper in an interview.

'They made a mistake dancing on my grave before I was buried'


Viggo Mortensen has revealed that he got use to chain smoking cigars for his new movie.

Viggo Mortensen got use to chain smoking for movie


Minnesota, after getting federal approval of a 2009 law, will expand health care coverage to more than 16,000 lower-income kids without a waiting period or premiums.

Minnesota expanding health coverage to 16,000 kids


He played a good game, and he almost scored, but the deputy goalkeeper David Marshall denied him as the goalie tipped the well-struck shot from Sneijder over the crossbar.


Beauty has an ugly side when it comes to job applications: it prevents attractive women from even being considered for some positions, according to a study.


Army today staged flag marches in curfew-bound Srinagar after it was moved into the city to assist civil authorities in maintaining law and order following violent protests that had left three persons dead.


The Florida A&M student whose death last month has uncovered a culture of hazing at the school had extensive bleeding in his back and right shoulder.


HIBERNIAN manager Pat Fenlon has admitted that Leigh Griffiths continues to give him ``headaches'' but insists the striker is determined to match his on-field talent with off-field maturity.

Pat Fenlon admits to Leigh Griffiths 'headaches'


The government has offered student loans to borrowers with bad credit as many current and former students may have multiple loans that must be paid.

Government offers student loans to borrowers with bad credit


Indonesian daily Kontan earlier reported Nestle planned to shift factories in Malaysia and the Philippines to Indonesia to be closer to raw material sources, and cited Nestle's Indonesia spokesman Brata T. Hardjosubroto as saying details of the relocation would be announced in November.

Nestle denies shifting factories out of Malaysia


Brown happy to be going places with 1st win Scott Brown feels as if he grew up at Augusta National.


Jill Clayburgh, an Oscar-nominated actress who starred on Broadway, TV and films including ``An Unmarried Woman'' and ``Dirty Sexy Money,'' died yesterday.


Aamir Khan-starrer `3 Idiots`, a take on India`s education system, will be screened in China tomorrow along with the Chinese-dubbed version of the film.


Pakistan claimed food security for at least next two years as the country produced 36.052 million tones of different kinds of food grains including wheat, rice, maize, barley, millet, sorghum and mung etc.

Pakistan claims food security for two years


The UK has lost its top AAA credit rating for the first time since 1978 on expectations that growth will ``remain sluggish over the next few years''.

UK loses top AAA credit rating for first time since 1978


Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today announced a 20 per cent bonus to employees of public-sector undertakings, including electricity board, and to the Transport Corporation, costing over Rs. 185 crore to the exchequer.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa announces 20 per cent bonus to employees


Israeli soldiers stand atop an Armoured Personnel Carrier at the Kerem Shalom crossing, a military zone where the borders of Israel, Egypt and Gaza intersect, and where an Egyptian military vehicle that was seized by Islamist gunmen tried to storm the border into Israel on Sunday, August 8, 2012.

Israeli soldiers stand atop an apc at the Kerem Shalom crossing


Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti is playing down expectations ahead of Tuesday's Champions League opener against Dynamo Kyiv, despite a massive outlay on new players having thrust the ambitious club firmly into the spotlight.

Carlo Ancelotti plays down expectations ahead of Champions League opener against Dynamo Kyiv


Athens has got talent and Saturday night proved it, as Women To The World hosted its third annual talent competition in Mel Auditorium at Clarke Central High School.


American Greetings Corporation today announced a quarterly cash dividend of 14 cents per share to be paid on December 31, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 23, 2010.

American Greetings announces quarterly dividend


Twitter has opened its new East Coast headquarters on Manhattan's Madison Avenue.

Twitter opens new headquarters on Madison Avenue


Matt Damon feels sorry for his high-profile pals like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie because they are ``prisoners'' of fame.

Matt Damon feels sorry for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie!


Nelson Mandela is ``doing very well'' and is resting at home after a two-day stay in hospital for an acute respiratory infection, South African Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Saturday.


The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Cards have asked the Steelers for permission to interview Keith Butler for the vacant defensive coordinator position.


The Rangers have signed free agent Vinny Prospal, reuniting the former Tampa Bay Lightning forward with coach John Tortorella.


The proof-of-concept PiperJet has started low-speed taxi tests and the jet is performing as expected, the company said this week.


DJ AM, the sought-after disc jockey who became a celebrity in his own right with high-profile romances and a glamorous lifestyle and survived a plane crash just months ago, was found dead on Friday at his apartment.


The Associated Press Former Florida Senate President Jim King is being remembered today in Jacksonville.

Former Fla. Senate President Jim King remembered


A Waco man says his house has been broken into twice in less than two weeks, most recently in the early morning hours of June 5.

Waco man's house broken into twice in less than two weeks


Two night guards were found murdered in their rented room at Bakaria Tola in Bahri Begampur locality under By-Pass police station late on Sunday night.


Slater Martin, the Hall of Fame guard who won four NBA titles with the Minneapolis Lakers and one with the St. Louis Hawks, died Thursday.


Williams will meet ninth ranked Marion Bartoli in the final, who advanced when Slovakia's Dominica Cibulkova was forced to withdraw due to a left abdominal strain.

Serena Williams to meet Marion Bartoli in finals


On this day in 1935, Fascist Italy invaded Ethiopia, one of the oldest independent nations on the face of the earth, to avenge for its humiliating defeat 39 years earlier.

On this day in 1935 Fascist Italy invaded Ethiopia


Obama.net announces it's official launch Wednesday, January 28 as the #1 community site for bringing together proactive, like-minded, supporters of the United States government and political arenas.


The former administrator of a Lake Isabella skilled nursing facility has taken a plea deal in a drugging case.


Silver Mines has revealed high grades from three of 19 diamond drill holes at the Webbs silver project in new South Wales.

Silver Mines reveals high grades at Webbs project


NBA betting odds have the Hawks listed as 3-point favorites against the Mavericks with a betting total of 195.


Adam ``Pacman'' Jones will speak to incoming NFL rookies at this year's rookie symposium, an annual event held by the NFL The NFL rookie symposium is held before the NFL season to help acclimatize the league's incoming professionals to life as a public figure.

Adam ``Pacman'' Jones to speak at NFL rookie symposium


A four-year-old boy was crushed to death by a 50kg stone mantelpiece which was held up by plaster in his parents' living room, an inquest has heard.


PETERBOROUGH United chairman Darragh MacAnthony has been ordered to appear in court in Spain next month over fraud allegations.

Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony ordered to appear in court in Spain


Fountainhead Foursquare Church will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Sunday.

Fountainhead Foursquare celebrating anniversary


In honor of the patron saint of Ireland, we find the perfect tech tools to celebrate St. Patty's Day in style.

Tech tools to celebrate St. Patrick's Day


A neighbour heard cries of ``help me'' and ``I can't believe it'' as a man was assaulted in a Friern Barnet flat last night.

Neighbour heard cries of 'help me' as man was assaulted


Newly promoted super league club Victoria University has released 11 players ahead of the upcoming 2012/13 season.

SC Victoria University releases 11 players


A three-day countrywide national polio immunization campaign continued on Tuesday to administer drops to children under age of five years against the disease.

Countrywide polio immunization campaign continues


A MOTORCYCLIST was left with his finger tip hanging off and an open fracture to his wrist after a crash on Christie Way.

MOTORCYCLIST's finger tip left hanging off


Hollywood actor Ryan Phillippe has split with girlfriend Abbie Cornish after four years together.

Ryan Phillippe splits with Abbie Cornish after four years


Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was slightly injured Wednesday in a motorcycle accident in the Spanish city of Cartagena.

Michael Schumacher slightly injured in accident


Focus on the Family is planning to cut 202 jobs as donations continue to dwindle in the struggling economy.

Focus on the Family plans to cut 202 jobs


ESPN sportscaster Erin Andrews has threatened to take legal action against video voyeur.

Erin Andrews threatens legal action against video voyeur


Lack of proper knowledge, little practical training as well as shortage of professionals is hampering the child protection programmes, says the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

Lack of knowledge hampering child protection programmes:


A woman was rescued fro the Kinnickinnic River by Milwaukee County deputies early Friday morning.

Woman rescued from Kinnickinnic river early Friday morning


The MDC-T on Tuesday urged all Zimbabweans to participate in the constitutional outreach programme, despite reports of massive intimidation in the rural areas.

MDC urge Zimbabweans to participate in outreach programme


Former PGA champion Steve Elkington, who lives in Houston, tried to beat Father Time and win one for the ages Sunday at the PGA Championship in Wisconsin.


Sydney, May 27 A scientist in Australia has identified two new animal viruses, besides developing new tests for their detection and diagnosis.

Scientist identifies two new animal viruses


Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev look very serious in new stills from The Vampire Diaries.

Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev look serious in new stills


Police in Arlington are searching for a bank robber.


Veteran Congress leader and former Lok Sabha Speaker Bali Ram Bhagat died early this morning at a hospital here.


Brad Pitt is the man that most men in the UK admire, according to a new poll.


Taiwan on Tuesday officially recognised Kosovo in a move likely to further antagonise rival China, which has expressed 'grave concern' over the former Serbian province's declaration of independence.


Tuscan-born tenor Andrea Bocelli says he suffers from stage fright, but the increased heart rate and sweaty hands help him be more expressive.

Andrea Bocelli suffers from stage fright


INDIANAPOLIS - An Indiana senator wants to lower the state's corporate income tax from 8.5 percent to 5 percent.

Indiana senator proposes lowering corporate tax


Boss Roy Keane says he still hopes to see out his Town contract despite Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Swansea taking the Blues' league losing streak to five matches.

Keane still hoping to see out Town contract


Three more deaths have been linked to C. difficile infections in Ontario as eight hospitals continue efforts to contain outbreaks of the infection.

Three more deaths linked to C. difficile infections in Ontario hospitals


Russia is sending a man to the moon after it has been fairly non-existent in the space program.


Cholera has killed 473 people in Zimbabwe inthe latest outbreak of the disease, the World Health Organisation office in Harare said in a report, a copy of which was received Tuesday.


The tourism sector of the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism and Deputy Minister Ivo Marinov will be relocated to the southern city of Plovdiv.

Tourism sector of Ministry of Economy, Energy and tourism relocated to Plovdiv:


Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee found out ``these guys are good'' when he attempted to qualify for the US Open on Monday at Timuquana Country Club.


The annual cost for diabetes treatment nearly doubled in only six years from $6.7 billion in 2001 to $12.5 billion in 2007, according to a study published in the Oct 27 2008 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Cost of diabetes treatment nearly has doubled since 2001


The US is releasing 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of an international effort to make up for disruption in Libya's oil production, a decision aimed at increasing supply ahead of the nation's summer driving season, Obama administration officials said Thursday.


The 174th Fighter Wing of the New York Air National Guard got a new commander today.


Schlumberger, the world's largest oilfield services company, yesterday enterd into a deal to acquire smaller rival Smith International for $11.3 billion in an all-stock transaction.

Schlumberger acquires rival Smith International for $11.3 billion


Avnet announced that, through its subsidiary, Avnet EM Holdings Godo Kaisha, it has closed the tender offer bid for Unidux.


President Barack Obama chose former commerce secretary William Daley as his new chief of staff on Thursday, bringing a renowned powerbroker on the wavelength of big business into his retooled administration.

Obama chooses Daley as new chief of staff


If the full House of Representatives agrees that the 20-term congressman is guilty of ethics violations, he could be reprimanded, censured, or expelled.


Thumbplay, a service that delivers ringtones and mobile games in the States, has launched a streaming music service at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Thumbplay launches streaming music service


Several volleyball camps are being offered this summer at the Gladwin schools.


Skinny dippers will be returning to the Newton wave pool after a five-year legal battle with the City of Surrey.


Alliance & Leicester said Wednesday that it's appointed Alan Gillespie as its new chairman, effective Sept. 8.

Alliance & Leicester appoints new chairman


Two Bonaire men were charged Monday with the criminal attempt to manufacture methamphetamine after a search of their Bonaire home the previous week, Houston County sheriff's investigators say.

Two Bonaire men charged with attempting to manufacture methamphetamine


A fugitive drug trafficker finally arrested in Leeds has been jailed for flooding British streets with cocaine before going on the run for three years.


The Tigers have picked up the club options on reliever Octavio Dotel and shortstop Jhonny Peralta for 2013.

Tigers pick up options on Octavio Dotel, Jhonny Peralta for 2013


Four homicide detectives who worked on the case that led to a conviction in the murder of a University of Memphis football player have been written up for not wearing ties while in the courtroom for the guilty verdict.

Detective written up for not wearing ties


With White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel expected to leave this week to run for mayor of Chicago, pundits and reporters are exploring who might replace Emanuel in this crucial White House post.


Monetary policy will continue to support economic sustainable growth this year while managing inflation risks this year, according to Bank Negara Malaysia.


Like a bolt out of nowhere, Usain Bolt is now the world's fastest man.


FADI Ibrahim has escaped a conviction for possessing steroids because police failed to check who the drugs belonged to.

Fadi Ibrahim escapes conviction for steroids


Bill Clinton has spent 42 minutes on Tenerife yesterday, Wednesday.

Bill Clinton spends 42 minutes on Tenerife


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that star striker Wayne Rooney wants to leave the club, expressing 'shock and disappointment' at the player's stance.


Lightning from Tuesday afternoon's thunderstorms are believed to have caused two grass fires in Broomfield.

Lightning believed cause of two grass fires in Broomfield


Gold is ``the only currency'' worth investing in as it is a good hedge against the eurozone's fiscal troubles, said Mathew Kaleel, co-founder & portfolio manager, H3 Global Advisors.


NSW fire reached 'doorsteps' of homes Updated: 11:22, Saturday October 6, 2012 Residents whose properties were under threat from a major bushfire on the NSW Central Coast have been allowed to return home.


Anti-whale hunting group Sea Shepherd says a Japanese security ship has fired at their helicopter.


TK Burger has opened its sixth burger stand -- this time in Anaheim.


A dump truck fell through the ice Tuesday afternoon on Lake Minnetonka, where it was working on a project to curtail erosion at Big Island.


Gold and silver prices tumbled on Monday, despite ongoing concerns over the global economy, with dealers selling on the back of a stronger dollar.


A NAMBOUR woman told a coronial inquest today that she saw a man who looked like a ``murderer'' near Daniel Morcombe's abduction site.


India have won their World Cup match against Ireland by 5 wickets with 24 more balls to go on Sunday.


European law restricts cookies Updated: 03:19, Sunday May 27, 2012 A new European law has come into force requiring all websites to ask permission from users before using 'cookies'.


Mahindra Satyam, which was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange in September, said it has appointed three new executives for its Americas operations with a view to restructuring business in that region.

Mahindra Satyam appoints three executives for Americas


A Galveston County Sheriff's deputy was arrested Monday in connection with a Dallas County sexual assault charge of a child.

Galveston County Sheriff's deputy arrested


Indian billionaire Subrata Roy, who is founder and chairman of the Sahara India Pariwar company pays Friday an official visit to Macedonia.

Indian billionaire Subrata Roy visits Macedonia


Former HBOS chief executive Sir James Crosby dramatically resigned as deputy chairman of the Financial Services Authority today.

Sir James Crosby resigns from financial Services Authority


A gold and jewellery roadshow, where you can sell your valuables or have them valued, is coming to Harrow this weekend.

Gold and jewellery roadshow comes to Harrow


Gerald Acreman, mayor of the town of Baie Verte, says that while there are challenges facing council in many areas of operation, he's confident that the future for the community is looking brighter than ever.


BGR reports that Apple is preparing to release iOS 4.3 today at the company's usual 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 Pacific timeframe for iOS releases.


Economic downturn spurs paradigm shift in investor behavior, Barclays Wealth Report said on Monday.

Downturn spurs paradigm shift in investor behavior


Benfica captain Luisão has been banned for two months by the Portuguese Football Federation after the Brazilian clashed with a referee during a pre-season friendly.

Benfica captain Luisão banned for two months after clash with referee


A TRAINER with one of the main fancies in a Group I race at Randwick today will sweat on a downpour before ruling on a start for the in-form galloper.


How to build a coracle, a large, basket-like woven boat.


UN agencies called on Israel on Tuesday to allow construction materials into the Gaza Strip so that schools damaged in this year's war can be rebuilt in time for the new academic year.

United nations calls on Israel to allow Gaza school rebuild


Women with a university degree are more likely to marry than their less-educated sisters, according to Australian research released that reverses long-held views about bookish females.

Women with degrees more likely to marry:


The Tunnel here has been opened for small vehicles, following the security forces having taken control in Darra Adamkhel.


Sri Lanka on Friday sought security of its properties and establishments in India following vandalization of an office of the Bank of Ceylon in Tamil Nadu.

Sri Lanka seeks security of its properties in India


Online security in Iran has been compromised by a hacker claiming to support Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Online security in Iran compromised by hacker


President Barack Obama is defending his massive health care overhaul, saying it will take time for its full benefits to take hold.

Obama defends massive health care overhaul


BP Plc is working on several options to try to control the gushing seabed oil leak from its well in the Gulf of Mexico, including the possible use of a smaller ``top hat'' containment dome, or tapping directly into the well riser pipe, a BP executive said on Sunday.

BP working on several options to control oil leak


Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1 billion contract by the US Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency.

Lockheed Martin is awarded a $1 billion contract by the US


A woman allegedly armed with a knife was arrested Wednesday at the home of ``American Pie'' actor Eddie Kaye Thomas, flushed out by police firing flash bang grenades and tear gas after barricading herself inside, authorities said.

Woman with knife arrested at home of Eddie Kaye Thomas


Two kittens thrown from an SUV in Neenah are now up for adoption at a Fox Cities animal shelter.

Kittens thrown from SUV in Neenah, now up for adoption


Joyce, 30, is reportedly set to sign for Sussex and told Middlesex of his intention to depart during the trip to Antigua for the Stanford Super Series.


Hip-hop sensation Nicki Minaj was officially kicked out of a London hotel on Friday after bosses became annoyed with the growing number of fans crowding the venue to catch a glimpse of the star.


US President George W Bush has sternly warned Russia against ``bullying and intimidation'' of its neighbours and vowed Washington would not back down in its support for embattled ally Georgia.


The UN and its mission in Timor-Leste should hand over formal control of the Timor-Leste police as soon as possible in order not to undermine the long-term goal of professionalising the country's police.

The UN should hand over formal control of the Timor-Leste police


Kansas coach Mark Mangino resigned Thursday in the wake of an investigation into his treatment of his players, stepping down just two years after leading the Jayhawks to the greatest season in their checkered football history.


NME reports that Nicki Minaj has reopened her Twitter account, eight days after deleting it.


Prince William, who will be Prince of Wales if Charles ever gets a shot at the throne, is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton.


Tremblay led a trio of Canadian men into the quarterfinals of the 500 metre event with a time of 42.208.


Champions Manchester United won the Community Shield, traditional curtain-raiser to the English season, 3-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw against FA Cup winners Portsmouth at Wembley on Sunday.

Man United win Community Shield on penalties


ID Systems, Inc., a leading provider of wireless asset management solutions, today announced that it has received a series of purchase orders from Walgreen Co. for the newest generation of ID Systems' PowerFleet TM wireless Vehicle Management System and for the integration of PowerFleet into Walgreens corporate information systems.

ID Systems receives order from Walgreen Co.


US banking firm Citigroup is in negotiations to sell 12 billion dollars worth of bad loans to a group of financial institutions in an effort to reduce the effects of the US credit crisis on its balance sheet, US media reported Wednesday.

Citigroup may sell 12 billion dollars of loans


Communities heal after embassy eviction Updated: 16:59, Sunday May 20, 2012 South Brisbane's Aboriginal and Greek communities have come together in celebration, soothing tension around the forced eviction of a protest site.


Soodhu Kavvum starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sanchita Shetty in lead roles has completed 50 days run at the box office.


Shaw Communications Inc. announced today that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to renew its normal course issuer bid to purchase its Class B Non-Voting Participating Shares through the facilities of the TSX for a further one year period.


KINSHASA, CongoCongo's opposition leader has declared himself winner of the presidential vote, despite placing second in official election results.

Congo opposition leader declares himself winner


Kanye West has reportedly described Kim Kardashian as the best girlfriend he has ever had.

Kim Kardashian 'best girlfriend' Kanye West has ever had


EL PASO, Texas -Tyler Haws scored 20 points to help No. 25 BYU beat Texas-El Paso 83-77 on Saturday night.


ICBC has launched the platinum trading service for personal account in order to satisfy customers' investment need for platinum.


Former President Bill Clinton, once found by a judge to have made ``intentionally false'' statements under oath, attacked Mitt Romney for dishonesty in a fundraising email designed to capitalize on his speech at the Democratic National Convention.

Bill Clinton attacks Mitt Romney for dishonesty


Camden Property Trust announced today the income tax characteristics of its 2008 distributions paid to shareholders as they will be reported on Form 1099-DIV. The Company is releasing information at this time to aid banks, brokerage firms, and institutional investors that are required to issue Form 1099s to their account holders.

Camden Property Trust announces tax characteristics of 2008 distributions


An American Airlines flight from Dallas/Ft. Worth to Boston had to make an emergency landing in Little Rock after crew reported smoke in the cockpit, affording to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Flight to Boston makes emergency landing in Little Rock


Celine Dion gave birth to twin boys on Saturday via Caesarean section at a Florida hospital.


A new Rider Motorcycle was unveiled Monday at the Rider Store in Centre Mall.


``EA is growing and looking to hire hundreds of people for our digital, console, mobile and social games,'' read a statement to Ripten.

Ea: 'we are growing, looking to hire hundreds'


A man held a woman captive in handcuffs and an adult diaper for three days while he read Bible passages to her, police said.


US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Serbia on Wednesday to try to patch up relations with the Balkan country despite deep differences over independence for the breakaway Kosovo province.

US Vice President Joe Biden in Serbia to patch up relations after differences over Kosovo


WOLFSBURG, Germany -Dieter Hecking left Nuremberg to take over as coach of Bundesliga rival Wolfsburg on Saturday.

Hecking leaves Nuremberg to take over Wolfsburg


A man was fatally shot while driving in east Oakland Monday afternoon, police said.

Man fatally shot while driving in Oakland


Today Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, and other Democratic members of the Committee announced plans to introduce legislation that would create a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network.

Rep. Waxman introduces legislation to create nationwide broadband network


Fáilte Ireland is to launch a €1.2 million golf marketing campaign, in a bid to boost flagging overseas golf visitor numbers.


Scientists are hoping to virtually raise the doomed Titanic sitting on the floor of the North Atlantic by using 3D technology to map the wreckage site for the first time.

Scientists 'to virtually raise Titanic using 3D technology'


A US drone strike killed at least three militants in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, destroying a compound in a mountain stronghold of the Afghan Taliban's Haqqani network, officials said.

US drone strike kills three militants in Pakistan


White House rivals John McCain and Barack Obama visited Ground Zero together on Thursday to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.


Chestnut Hill pulled off a stunning comeback last night to beat Mt.


Musician and businessman Levi Roots has embarked on a national tour of schools in a bid to inspire pupils to cook.

Levi Roots in bid to inspire pupils to cook


For the first time, an Azerbaijani bank has opened a virtual branch in Facebook social network.

Azerbaijan bank opens branch in Facebook social network


COUNCIL bosses have won praise for getting former miners back into work after the pits closed.


On September 16, 2009, Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun met with David Schlesinger, Editor-in-Chief Reuters News.

Vice foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun meets with Editor-in-Chief Reuters News


American-born pop singer PJ Proby who once lived in Bolton cheated the benefits system out of tens of thousands of pounds after claiming to have just £5 in his bank account, a court heard today.


Redmond O'Neal formally pled no contest this morning to felony possession of heroin and firearms charges, and will be released from jail Wednesday and will enter a one year inpatient rehab treatment program, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.

Redmond O'Neal pleads no contest to felonies --


The Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, visited the 911th Airlift Wing Thursday to meet with senior and civic leaders who lobbied him to keep the base open.

Secretary of the Air Force visits 911th Airlift Wing


In the latest chapter of the Juan Williams vs. NPR saga, media outlets are reporting that Williams has signed a contract with Fox News for an expanded role at the network.

Juan Williams signs contract with Fox News


The city of Milan and the executive committee overseeing the Milan Area Fire Board are considering a proposal in which the fire board would take over maintenance of the fire hall as part of a new lease agreement with the city.


Oilmeals export from India declinee 18% during the first 10 months of financial year 2012-13, said a data provided by Solvent Extractors' Association of India,.

Oilmeals export down by 18% in 10 months of 2012-13


Islamist gunmen stormed two police posts in the north and south of Afghanistan , officials said, killing 16 policemen and underscoring the vulnerability of local security forces.


Although he was just signed on Monday, linebacker Rocky Boiman is going to play today against the Bills.


Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she won't only be presenting The X Factor when it hits American TV screens later this year, the brunette beauty will also be performing on it as well.

Nicole Scherzinger will also be performing on X Factor usa


Trulia, the real estate search site, has filed to go public.


The Olympic torch arrived here on Tuesday for its only US stop amid a series of protests and calls for a boycott of the Beijing games over China's human rights record, US media said.


Genicam 2.3 now supports ARM under Linux following a review by the GeniCam technical committee, who saw a need to ensure that its standard, which provides ``plug & play'' capability on both the API- and feature-level of cameras and other related devices.


Einbecker Brauhaus AG / Preliminary announcement on the disclosure of financial statements 17.07.2008 Announcement according to articles 37v, 37w, 37x ff. WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Announcement according to articles 37v, 37w, 37x et seqq.


South Korean athletes returned home Monday from the Asian Winter Games in Kazakhstan, where they put together the country's most successful Winter Asiad performance.


Apple, in a move long awaited by publishers seeking new sources of revenue, unveiled a subscription service on Tuesday for digital newspapers and magazines purchased through its online App Store.


The Seattle Seahawks, trying to create salary flexibility, are trying to trade veteran wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh just a little over a year after giving him a big-money contract in free agency, according to NFL Network.

Seahawks believed trying to trade TJ Houshmandzadeh


Ted Ligety has won the men's World Cup giant slalom title after the season's final face was canceled by poor weather and snow conditions.

Ted Ligety wins World Cup giant slalom title


A volunteer firefighter from the Lutherville VFC was struck in the head by a tree limb.

Volunteer firefighter struck on head by tree limb


Sports politics Owen Gibson Hugh Robertson, who championed West Ham's cause in moving to the Olympic Stadium and has pushed for a more cohesive legacy from the 2012 Games while in opposition, loos set be confirmed soon as the new sports minister.

Conservative MP Hugh Robertson to be confirmed as new sports minister


Mario Theissen has elected to stay with BMW after the German carmarker made the decision to quit F1.


Two of the four Bronco hockey alums that spent all season in the National Hockey League are currently competing for the Stanley Cup in the NHL Playoffs that started on Wednesday night.

Bronco hockey alums compete for lord Stanley's Cup


A French newspaper said Sunday that recently divorced French President Nicolas Sarkozy may marry former supermodel-turned-singer Carla Bruni, his new girlfriend, next month.

French newspaper says Sarkozy may marry Bruni next month


Sensation prevailed in Mukkhafall area under Ghorawal police station in Sonbhadra district when the bodies of a couple were found lying there on Wednesday morning.


An otherwise healthy person has died from swine flu in San Diego County.

Healthy person dies of swine flu in San Diego


It's time to build bridges to the non-Jewish world and stop worrying about converting more Jews to the cause.

'Stop worrying about converting more Jews to the cause'


Ben Cousins may abandon a planned comeback to AFL football because the drug-testing regime announced on Tuesday by the AFL is too tough, his manager says.


Beauty trends are fresher, softer and ``more feminine than ever'' this spring, with both creamy and bright colours being on trend.

Beauty trends are 'more feminine than ever'


21 Bulgarians have been evacuated from Libya by a Romanian military plane, Bulgarian National Radio reported.

21 Bulgarians evacuated from Libya by Romanian military plane


A man was grazed by a bullet during a possible home invasion Thursday night, Greenville police said.


Earlier Tuesday Katia weakened to a Category 3 storm as it moves across the Atlantic Ocean after briefly becoming a Category 4 system.

Hurricane Katia weakens to Category 3 storm in Atlantic


Insurance company Sampo, which is owned by the Danish company Danske Bank, has raised its stake in banking company Nordea to 21.3 percent.


A 32 year old Biggar man has pleaded guilty to Second Degree murder in Battleford Court of Queens Bench.

Biggar man pleads guilty to Second Degree murder


If we are to believe Zoom TV reports, Nathalia Kaur has been dropped off all RGV projects because of her impending marriage news.

Nathalia Kaur dropped from all RGV projects


She is charged with child neglect, but a prosecutor says additional charges might be possible.


Gustav weakened to a tropical storm Monday night and all coastal warnings were discontinued, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.


A STUDY undertaken by researchers at the University of Limerick has found that teenage girls spend an average of 19 hours a day either sitting or lying down.


LONDON -Fulham says the first leg of its Europa League semifinal at Hamburg on Thursday will go ahead despite the cloud of volcanic ash that has closed airports across much of Europe.

Fulham says Europa League semifinal goes ahead


Standard Bank Group which is known as Africa's largest lender, signed a $1 billion loan facility with four Chinese banks.

Standard Bank signs $1 billion loan facility with Chinese banks


Wednesday, Jun 17, 2009 at 1026 hrs IST Oil prices hovered above USD 70 a barrel on Wednesday in Asia as investors weighed mixed signals from the US economy amid tumbling equity markets.


A leader in shore power innovation, SmartPlug won the influential 2010 GOOD DESIGN award from the Chicago Athenaeum:


The hot and dry weather is taking a toll on Iowa crops, with the condition of corn and soybeans continuing to decline.

Hot, dry weather taking toll on Iowa crops


A young professional poker player, from Hertfordshire, has lost £156,000 at the High Court when a judge ruled he must pay a rabbi who placed spread bets for him on the Dow Jones index.

Professional poker player loses £156,000 at High Court


Families of soldiers killed at war got a special all expense paid trip to Texas.

Families of soldiers killed in war get special trip


The devil is in the details, especially with a devilish roller coaster such as Manta, which officially opens today at SeaWorld Orlando.


A Leon County grand jury Monday indicted a Tallahassee man in the Sept. 28 death of his wife.

Grand jury indicts Tallahassee man in death of wife


Ireland vowed on Tuesday to restore its economic fortunes with years of belt-tightening and tax hikes to allay investor concerns that the former ``Celtic Tiger'' economy is a threat to European stability.


The US navy is sending three ships to the eastern Mediterranean Sea in a show of strength during a period of tensions with Syria and political uncertainty in Lebanon.

Americans sending three ships to Mediterranean;


Maidenhead United FC won their first league game of 2011 last night to claim a vital three points as they look to survive the Blue Square South relegation battle.

Maidenhead United FC claim vital three points


AB Inbev sees volumes fall in key markets Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, the world's largest brewer, says that its profits rose in the first quarter in spite of falling sale volumes in important markets.

Ab Inbev sees volumes fall in key markets


INDIANAPOLIS UnitedHealth Group Inc. will raise its quarterly dividend 30 percent as the health insurer and its competitors continue to benefit from strong performances that have left them flush with cash.

UnitedHealth raises quarterly dividend 30 percent


A registered high-risk sex offender has moved into the rural Jamestown area, according to the Stutsman County Sheriff's Department.


The Geneseo Symphony Orchestra opens its fall season Sunday with works by Ralph Vaughn Williams, Carl Nielsen and Tchaikovsky.


Burlesque star Dita Von Teese has revealed that she doesn't mind being called a stripper.

Dita Von Teese: ``I don't mind being called a stripper''


What does Quality mean in Software Development?


The rupee posted its biggest weekly gain in over two months, aided by robust inflows and positive local shares, with dollar demand from oil importers keeping a lid on the rise.

Rupee posts biggest weekly gain in two months


Chiba police have arrested Friday one of the two Japanese men who were held in Thailand for human smuggling, and they plan to arrest the other man Saturday when he returns to Japan.

Chiba police arrest one of two Japanese men held in Thailand


Iran will soon unveil ``big new'' nuclear achievements, President Mahmoud Ahmad-inejad said yesterday, while reiterating Tehran's readiness to revive talks with the West over the country's controversial nuclear programme.

Iran to unveil 'big nuclear achievement'


The trade surplus narrowed to CAN$116 million in January as imports spiked to their highest level in three years, Statistics Canada said Thursday.


POLICE could be asked to investigate claims men tried to rip teeth from a dead whale washed up on a beach near Aberdeen.


Vicky Drake, based at The Co-operative Funeralcare in Park Lane, has joined the institute, following success in becoming an embalmer.


P&O Cruises has announced a new dance contest that is set to kickoff this winter.


Unidentified miscreants on Wednesday opened fire at a murder accused near the district court in Indore, but he escaped unhurt, police said.

Miscreants open fire at murder accused near court


Uranium Resources, Inc. reports on its plan of action for advancing its Churchrock project, New Mexico, USA.

Uranium Resources, Inc. reports on plan of action


The Christmas holiday road toll has risen to 13 following a horror crash on the Kapiti Coast.

Road toll rises to 13 after horror crash


SEATTLE Ify Ibekwe scored 24 points to help lead Arizona past Washington 74-66 on Saturday for its third consecutive victory.

Ibekwe leads Arizona past Washington 74-66


Syrian security forces pressed on with a deadly crackdown on dissent Tuesday as the Security Council held more talks on Syria and the UN chief said President Bashar Assad has ``lost all sense of humanity.''


Discovery Communications has extended the employment contract of its president and CEO, David Zaslav, till the beginning of 2015.

Discovery Communications extends contract of CEO David Zaslav


Sting celebrated his 59th birthday on Saturday with a host of famous friends.


''Graduation is an important milestone of one's life'' said by Iftilkhar Husaain Controller of examination, University of Peshawar.

Graduation is an important milestone of one's life:


A new library will open its doors Sunday in West Chester, creating a central gathering space for the entire community.


Pi Kappa Alpha to lose house after defaulting on Vanderbilt-provided loan, will move to Phi Kappa Psi house.

Pi Kappa Alpha loses house after defaulting on loan


WAPT breaks down what the health care bill means for you.


Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called President Shimon Peres on Sunday, wishing him and the people of Israel a happy Passover holiday.

Abbas calls Peres, wishes people of Israel happy Passover


Tech major Intel on Monday signed a pact for educational and technology excellence in northeast India with a governmental panel that looks after the economic and social development of the region.

Intel signs pact for educational excellence in northeast


Charley Hoffman narrowly missed out on the course record after he shot a 61 in the first round of the Travelers Championship on Thursday.


Cheryl Cole says she doesn't read any press articles written about her, to avoid getting upset.

Cheryl Cole 'doesn't read press about herself'


SBM Offshore, the Dutch maritime oil and gas engineer, said on Thursday it has taken sufficient charges related to its troubled Yme project and reiterated its full-year guidance.

SBM Offshore says has taken sufficient charges on Yme


Greek economy crisis is entering in Albania.


Spencer Fisher vs. Yves Edwards and Michael Chiesa vs. Reza Madadi Added to UFC on Fox 8 The UFC on Fox 8 fight card scheduled for July 27 in Seattle continues to grow with the addition of two more lightweight bouts.


ARISTA NASHVILLE artist CARRIE UNDERWOOD has announced that she will release her new album on TUESDAY, MAY 1st.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD to release new album on MAY 1st


Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says he was the one who woke the president at 4:30 am yesterday.


A second Indio man has died of injuries from a crash in Coachella, and a Thermal man who pleaded not guilty to DUI and manslaughter in connection with the crash will have a preliminary hearing Nov. 4, according to court records.


British Airways is to launch a global leisure travel campaign to inspire consumers to explore new cultures.

British Airways launches global campaign


The GI Bill telephone hot line is once again open five days a week, after improvements were made to reduce the number of calls that do not go through, Veterans Affairs Department officials have announced.

GI Bill hot line again open five days a week


CADEAUX GENEREUX, one of the most influential British stallions of the last 15 years, has died aged 25.


If the stakes weren't death and torture of a fine man and his associates who were trying to help him because Obama'Hillary failed to protect them, you would almost feel sorry for this clwonish administration.


Viterra Inc., Canada's largest grain handler, received expressions of interest from third parties just as the company plans to capitalize on the end of the Canadian Wheat Board's marketing monopoly.

Viterra receives expressions of interest from third parties


Santa Barbara Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Wednesday night in the 200 block of West Montecito Street.

Santa Barbara Police investigate stabbing


A Swiss investment bank has offered to buy and re-launch SilverJet, the business-class airline, according to the airline's administrator.

Swiss bank offers to buy, re-launch SilverJet


External Affairs Minister SM Krishna will represent India at the India-ASEAN Ministerial meeting to be held in Phuket, Thailand, on July 22.

Krishna to represent India at India-ASEAN Ministerial meeting


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has made an unannounced visit to Chechnya amid concerns over mounting Islamist violence in the restive Caucasus region.


Novak Djokovic has pulled out of next week's Shanghai Masters due to the back injury that also stopped him from defending his China Open title in Beijing.

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Shanghai Masters with back injury


BASF increases its prices for Butanols, Butylglycol and Butylacetat in Europe as part of BASF's alcohols & solvents activities with immediate effect or as contracts allow by €30/mt.


Amid mounting evidence that the US is headed into recession, that is advice worth taking, especially in regards to earning a living.


Procter & Gamble Co. says it has won a patent infringement lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. to protect P&G's rights to exclusively market the osteoporosis drug Actonel.


Florida wildlife officials have turned to Facebook and other social media to catch poachers who display photos of their illegal catches.

Florida turns to Facebook to catch poachers


Two teenagers were arrested yesterday after a bus driver was assaulted in Whitstable on Sunday evening.

Teenagers arrested after bus driver is assaulted


US rock band The Kings of Leon have stayed at number one in the singles chart with Sex on Fire.


SearchBliss has just released a new free webmaster toolbar that has enticing features that anyone would love.

SearchBliss releases new webmaster toolbar


Tens of thousands of South Koreans rallied Saturday night against a plan to import US beef in the largest protest in weeks of anti-government demonstrations.

Tens of thousands of South Koreans rally against plan to import US


The Coast Guard has suspended a search for two fishermen whose boat capsized near Gold Beach last week.

Coast Guard suspends search for fisherman


Comparison shopping web site Become.com raised $8 million in its fourth round of venture funding.


Samsung has announced their new Galaxy Note 2 as a follow to their successful Galaxy Note.


Sharon Osbourne says that she's taking a break from The Talk, in order to spend more time with her famous rocker husband, Ozzy.

Sharon Osbourne taking a break from 'the Talk'


Dubai An Indian pilot with Qatar Airways died mid-flight due to a massive heart attack when the plane carrying 260 passengers was on its way to Doha from Manila, forcing the co-pilot to make emergency landing at the Kuala Lumpur airport.


A local groomer accused in the hanging death of a Cleveland family's dog has changed her plea and will enter a diversion program for first time offenders.

Groomer accused in hanging death changes plea


The Gordon Parks collection arrived at Wichita State University Monday morning.

Gordon Parks' collection arrives at Wichita State


Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's comment that ``seven out of 10 youths in Punjab have the problem of drugs'' has attracted sharp reactions from political leaders in the state and on social networking website Twitter.

Seven out of 10 youths in Punjab have problems of drugs:


German business software maker SAP AG Tuesday said it had postponed a decision to charge customers higher maintenance fees for its enterprise support until next year.

SAP postpones decision on higher maintenance fees


The Voice hits high note on return Updated: 11:48, Monday April 8, 2013 Australian television viewers opted for crooning over cooking on Sunday night as The Voice took pole position with new coach Ricky Martin.


Comedians DL Hughley, Mikey Day, Rachael Harris, Jim Norton, The Dan Band have been tapped as correspondents for The Jay Leno Show.

Comedians tapped as correspondents for 'Jay Leno Show'


Casey's General Stores completed a private placement for $569 million of 5.22 percent senior unsecured notes due 2020, the company said Tuesday.

Casey's General Stores completes private placement


As expected, the Illinois State Senate on Tuesday approved tax breaks for businesses and individuals.

Illinois State Senate approves tax breaks


John McCain raised the spectre of nuclear war as he struggled to overcome rival Barack Obama's widening lead in the polls with just 14 days left to voting day.


Norwich police are investigating the death of a 41-year-old woman found on Friday evening and said her death appears to be suspicious.

Norwich Police investigate woman's death


The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed backup catcher Brian Schneider to a one-year contract, worth $800,000.

Phillies re-sign veteran catcher Brian Schneider


A man using a pay phone downtown was stabbed late Sunday evening by another man following an argument, police said.


CHILDREN at some Worcestershire primary schools are not being pushed hard enough by 'complacent teachers who coast through lessons'.

Children not being pushed by 'complacent' teachers


PHOENIX A massive dust storm descended on the Phoenix area on Tuesday night, drastically reducing visibility and delaying flights as strong winds toppled trees and caused power outages for thousands of residents in the valley.

Massive dust storm descends on Phoenix area


You cite 10 reasons why India will not and should not become a superpower.


The Cricket Australia board has unsurprisingly backed its contentious selection and player management policies and welcomed its biggest critic Shane Warne back into the fold.


Broadcaster Fiona Bruce read the news without contact lenses last week, instead opting for glasses on one of the rare occasions she does so.

Fiona Bruce reads the news without contact lenses


The Academie Francaise says that Claude Levi-Strauss, an influential French intellectual who was widely considered the father of modern anthropology, has died.

French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss dies


McGuire's Pub in Pensacola holds a St. Patrick's Day themed race, with a huge after party.


Bernice Albertine King, the youngest daughter of renowned preacher and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke at convocation about her dual role as a representative of her father's ``King'' legacy and also as a servant of the Lord -- the ultimate King of Kings.

Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks out


A Nobel Peace Prize winner and Penn State University climate science professor has sued a Washington-based think tank and a national magazine that called his scientific findings fraudulent and compared him to Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State football coach convicted of numerous counts of child molestation.

Climate science professor sues think tank,...


US President Barack Obama warned Congress of 'catastrophe' if it did not pass his stimulus plan this week, as America's dire economic plight cast a somber shadow over his first news conference.


hollywoodnews.com: ``Transformers'' star Josh Duhamel won't spend Labor Day weekend relaxing on the beach--instead, he'll return to his home town of Minot, North Dakota to raise money for flood victims.

``Transformers'' star Josh Duhamel returns home to raise money for flood victims


stoolpigeon writes ``Tor Books is launching a new site and running a campaign in which they are giving away e-books until the site goes live.


Alyaksandr Lukashenka slammed officials for false reports on agricultural work while inspecting fields in the Lyuban district, Minsk region, on Monday, as quoted by BelaPAN.

Lukashenka slams officials for false reports on agricultural work


Award-winning hip-hop choreographer Shane Sparks was arrested on Friday for alleged child molestation.

Dance choreographer Shane Sparks arrested for child molestation


Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010 Inflation rose to 12.3 percent year-on-year in January from 12 percent the previous month, highlighting the Central Bank of Nigeria's challenge in getting it back to its target of single digits.

Inflation rises to 12.3 percent in January


Bunge Ltd., the White Plains agribusiness giant, agreed to pay $108.5 million to buy the margarine business of Raisio Oyj, an agricultural and food products company based in Finland.

Bunge to pay $108.5 million for margarine business


Sintex Industries can move to Rs 85-90 by April end or middle of May, says SP Tulsian of sptulsian.com.


In celebration of St Georges Day 2009 and the imminent opening of their brand new land based bingo club in Beeston, Mecca Bingo turned the historic Nottingham castle a pretty shade of pink on Thursday last week.

Mecca bingo turns Nottingham castle pink


Madison school officials will adjust the year's schedule, delaying exams and report cards and pushing back the start of the second semester at the city's high schools because of the weather-related closings last week, according to Madison Metropolitan School District news release issued on Wednesday.

Madison school officials to delay exams, report cards


VeriChip Corporation, a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, today announced a series of changes to its Board of Directors to remove all overlap between its Board and Digital Angel's Board.

VeriChip Corporation announces changes to Board of Directors to remove all overlap with Digital Angel


The Ball State University football team lost 24-19 at Temple in a Mid-American Conference battle Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.


What can we expect for the 2009/2010 fashion trends?


FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. A grass fire in Fresno County destroyed one structure and threatened several more.

Grass fire destroyed one structure, threatened several


A Scott City girl was injured Tuesday afternoon in a rollover accident in rural Scott County.


Nancy Reagan was released from a Los Angeles hospital Friday after being treated for a fractured pelvis, her spokeswoman said.


Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said on Saturday that India have to take one game at a time on their current tour of West Indies.


VF Corp was upgraded today by analysts at Cowen and Co. and the stock is now at $103.81, up $0.31 on volume of 728,212 shares traded.

V f Corp (VFC) upgraded by Cowen and Co.


Sony Ericsson is launching its music-entertainment show Pocket TV, which viewers can watch on their mobile or on YouTube, on 4 June.


New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker is expected to be ready for training camp next week after rehabbing his surgically-repaired anterior cruciate ligament this offseason.

Wes Welker expected to be ready for camp


IMF says that India needs to tighten its monetary policy as of soaring food and fuel prices globally.


Microsoft says it has appointed a local company to distribute its products in Iraq in what it says is a sign of growth for the war-plagued country.

Microsoft has appointed a local company to distribute its products in Iraq


The EU is to recall its ambassadors to Belarus after Minsk expelled the bloc's representative and the Polish envoy in protest over new sanctions.


India pacer S Sreesanth, who was hospitalised with swine flu, is on his way to recovery and is likely to be discharged on Wednesday.

Sreesanth likely to be discharged on Wednesday


After earning a spot in the tri-district round of state playoffs, the Vashon girls basketball team exited playoffs one win short of the regional round following losses to Cascade Christian and Cedar Park Christian.


The Leetonia school board hired a former principal in the district as interim superintendent for the remainder of the school year at its regular meeting Wednesday night.


A Grand View Flatts fruit stand in Spallumcheen was destroyed last week when a truck plowed through it, but it could have been much worse.


Three charges against Barry Bonds were dismissed Monday by a federal judge who left intact most of the indictment alleging he lied to a grand jury when he denied knowingly taking performance-enhancing drugs.

Three charges against Bonds are dismissed


SANA'A, Nov. 23 - Egyptian Muslim preacher Amr Khaled arrived in Sana'a to participate in the training course on moderation for preachers and leaders that kicks off on Tuesday in Aden.

Egyptian preacher Amr khalid arrives in Sana'a


Two men in connection with China tainted milk scandal have been sentenced to death Thursday by a local court in Shijiazhuang, capital of Hebei province.

Two in connection with China milk scandal sentenced to death


US ex-president Bill Clinton is to be named UN special envoy to Haiti, a UN official said on Monday, confirming a report carried by The Miami Herald daily.

Bill Clinton to be UN special envoy to Haiti


The market domino effect has taken hold.


`` to Favourites Add ''Business Daily, Who should be running the World Trade Organisation?`` to Favourites


A South Texas grand jury has indicted Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on state charges related to the alleged abuse of prisoners in Willacy County's federal detention centers.


Nebraska health officials are urging problem gamblers to seek help in anticipation of the NFL Super Bowl next Sunday.

Neb. officials urge problem gamblers to seek help


The banking system needs another $500 billion to survive beyond the $700 billion rescue plan being contemplated by Congress, said Pimco founder Bill Gross.

Banking system will need another $500 billion:


A strong earthquake off the coast of Guatemala killed at least 48 people and trapped others under rubble on Wednesday, crushing homes and cars, destroying roads and forcing evacuations as far away as Mexico City.

Strong earthquake off Guatemala kills at least 48


A Jet Blue flight from Boston made an emergency landing in Baltimore Friday evening, forcing the evacuation of 84 passengers.

Jet Blue flight from Boston makes emergency landing in Baltimore


A group of swimmers took part in a polar plunge Saturday in Oceanside to benefit the Special Olympics of Southern California.

Swimmers take plunge for Special Olympics of Southern California


A former Topeka High bookkeeper has been charged with stealing from the school and the district.

Former bookkeeper charged with stealing from school


Jennifer Grey, the ``Dirty Dancing'' star who fought injury throughout the season to come up with perfect scores for five consecutive dances, ended up winning ``Dancing with the Stars'' Tuesday.

Jennifer Grey wins 'Dancing with the Stars'


A South Korean banker was found dead in an apparent suicide Friday -- the day she was due to report to prosecutors investigating illegal lending, police said.

S. Korean banker found dead in apparent suicide


The reason Melina Kanakaredes is quitting CSI:


Australian authorities are investigating the cause of death of a WVU student who was studying abroad.

Australian authorities investigating death of WVU student


Party workers snatched currency notes from the garland presented to an Indian lawmaker in Patna on.

Party workers snatch currency notes from mp ejaj alis garland


Aaron Brown will leave Temple and the Owls basketball program at the end of this semester.


Three construction firms are bidding to build the new Minnesota Vikings stadium, including one Minnesota company.

Three construction firms in bidding to build new Vikings stadium


Beyonce and Jay-Z are married, though you didn't hear it from them.


A 30-year-old biker died after falling from Taj Enclave flyover in Geeta Colony area of East Delhi.


International freesheet newspaper group Metro International saw its profits tumble in the 12 months to the 31 December 2007, despite posting a profit in the final quarter.


French app developer AppGratis, whose eponymous app was removed from the App Store by Apple in April, has launched an Android version at Google Play, where it has been downloaded over 1 million times in the first few days, 01net reports.


Under fire after the doping scandal that rocked the country, the Athletics Federation of India today said that it is ready to cooperate with the probe panel set up by the sports ministry and help in getting to the bottom of the menace.

We are ready to cooperate with probe panel:


Infosys Technologies could slip to about Rs 3140-3150, says Jatinder Sharma, Partner, Equity Strategists.

Infosys could slip to about Rs 3140-3150:


Sioux Falls-based ethanol producer VeraSun Energy Corp. says it's selling assets to Valero Energy Corp. for $280 million amid difficult industry conditions and tight credit markets.

VeraSun Energy to sell assets to Valero Energy


Finland's foreign trade continued at a sluggish pace in September, according to data released by the National Board of Customs.

Foreign trade continues at sluggish pace


THREE Gympie girls have come home with their first state hockey title after playing in the Wide Bay Primary School hockey side team at the recent state titles.


Dirrell had this to say to the Las Vegas Sun: ``I will do anything for the world title. I'll go wherever I have to go and fight whoever I have to fight. My mental game is sick right now and I'm just ready to do anything for that title. If that means I have to go to Nottingham to pick it up, then that's where I'm going.''

Dirrell: ``I will do anything for the world title''


An expected $31.1 million in direct local economic impact is heading for the Reno area because Safari Club International signed a new contract to keep its annual convention in the biggest little city through 2011.

An expected $31.1 million in direct local economic impact is heading for Reno


India successfully test fired a new version of nuclear capable Prithvi 2 ballistic missile, which in future could be used by the Indian Army as a tactical battlefield weapon.

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Prithvi 2


Boyzone singer Ronan Keating is still trying to save his marriage three months after he split from his wife.

Ronan Keating still trying to save marriage


Jesse James' ex-wife thinks that Sandra Bullock will soon be ready to date again.


KIMA learned fewer guns are being taken off the street here in Yakima.


The Australian bond market has closed weaker as investors repositioned their portfolios in thin trading.


And, as such, we're fully expecting Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin to be inconsolable now that Madonna has decided to ban her from her concerts.

Madonna bans Sarah Palin from her concerts


Health Minister Mary Harney has published legislation paving the way for the so-called ``fair deal'' scheme on nursing home funding.

Harney publishes legislation on 'fair deal' scheme


Researchers said on Wednesday they had found three more genes implicated in autism and turned up some evidence to explain why the disorder occurs more frequently among children of older parents.

Researchers find three more genes implicated in autism


The Church of England on Tuesday gave priests some guidance on ways to prevent sham marriages staged in hope of beating immigration rules.

Church of England gives priests guidance about preventing sham marriages


A prominent Russian opposition leader was sentenced Thursday to 10 days in jail, a day after being arrested at a rally as activists try to keep up the pressure on President Vladimir Putin and his government.

Russian opposition leader sentenced to 10 days


Variety and The Hollywood Reporter along with many major outlets are reporting that Rupert Grint has joined the cast of ``The Drummer'' along with Chloe Grace Moretz and Aaron Eckhart.

Rupert Grint joins cast of ``the drummer''!


Luke Donald, shown after a tournament win earlier this year, has moved to No. 2 in the latest men's world golf rankings.


BELGRADE, Serbia - A 28-year-old French football fan who was brutally attacked in Belgrade by Serbian hooligans earlier this month died Tuesday in a hospital.

French football fan attacked in Belgrade dies


Bachchan Bahu Aishwarya Rai is all set to receive special invitation from the French government for the Cannes Film Festival.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to receive special invitation for Cannes Film Festival


General Motors reported a $4.3 billion loss for the last half of 2009 as it struggled to emerge from bankruptcy, but the automaker still says it could make a profit in 2010.

General Motors reports $4.3 billion loss for last half of 2009


In a meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here on Tuesday, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey is determined to enhance its ties with Iran.

Turkey determined to enhance ties with Iran:


The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has elected its first openly gay bishop, also its first Native American one.

Evangelical Lutheran Church elects first openly gay bishop


A senior scientist attached to thr National Building Research Organisation predicted yesterday that Colombo could become colder than Kandy in the future.

``Colombo may become colder than Kandy''


An Attalla man who was locked in a convenience store that he allegedly tried to rob has been charged with third-degree robbery, Gadsden police Capt. Troy Higdon said.

Man locked in convenience store charged with robbery


Bridgepoint Education today announced that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to withdraw its registration statement for a proposed secondary public offering of shares of its common stock.

Bridgepoint Education files to withdraw registration statement for public offering of common stock


Disabled protesters occupied the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games headquarters in an attempt to have IT firm Atos dropped as an official sponsor.

Protesters occupy Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games headquarters


A Hong Kong-bound Cathay Pacific flight made an emergency landing in Moscow due to mechanical failure, a report said Saturday.

Cathay Pacific flight makes emergency landing in Moscow


This marks the first time Israel has fired on Syria since the 1973 Yom Kippur War.


Barry Bonds was back in court Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to lying to a federal grand jury about using steroids.

Bonds pleads not guilty to lying to a federal grand jury


Heather Locklear was taken to a Southern California hospital for precautionary reasons Thursday after an emergency call was made from her home.

Heather Locklear taken to California hospital


The students of Rosemary Valentine were presented in recital recently at the First Church in Bridgewater.


A roadside bomb killed five Afghan wedding guests, the latest in a wave of attacks ahead of key elections, as the NATO chief yesterday assessed efforts to quell the insurgency.


Cape Coral police say a Clewiston man confessed to killing his grandfather, after the victim was found in a pickup truck at a busy Cape Coral intersection.

Clewiston man confesses to killing grandfather


Syria rejected a call from Qatar on Tuesday for an Arab military intervention to protect civilians, as the United Nations Security Council was preparing to discuss a revised Russian draft resolution to end the violence.

Syria rejects call for Arab intervention


Gun replicas not included in gun ban, said the Commission on Elections.


THE Petersfinger park and ride terminal opened on Tuesday amid high hopes that it will help cut Salisbury's traffic queues.


Africa has good soils and could easily feed itself if more money was spent on fertiliser and seed rather than food aid, says one soil scientist.

Africa could feed itself, says soil scientist


A Bastrop attorney is set to be honored tonight by Monroe radio station KEDM-FM 90.3.

Bastrop attorney to be honored tonight in Monroe


Some elementary students in Lansing learn the importance of conserving water.


THE US steel industry filed an anti-dumping suit against China that covers $US2.7 billion of imports.

US steel industry files anti-dumping suit against China


Gujarat lacks proper health infrastructure to contain number of deaths due to Swine Flu, which has claimed over 150 lives across the state during this season, according to the India representative of Global Hygiene Council.

Gujarat lacks infrastructure to contain Swine Flu:


BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan ― A Russian capsule carrying South Korea's first astronaut and two cosmonauts blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, en route to the international space station.

Russian capsule blasts off for space station


A St. Louis man has been charged with weapons offenses after an alleged sexual assault Jan. 18 in Creve Coeur.

St. Louis man charged with weapons offenses


The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved a new toll collection system that will allow the agency to eventually convert to cashless tolling.


Mate1.com, one of the largest online dating sites, with over 20 million members, has partnered with iovation to help its customers fight online fraud and abuse.

Mate1.com partners with iovation to fight fraud


Corbis and Thought Equity Motion have announced a new partnership that will position both companies to compete more effectively in the fast growing footage licensing industry.

Corbis and Thought Equity Motion announce new partnership