`` title=''Ban visits Sderot, condemns rocket attacks from Gaza `` width=''188`` height=''140`` align=''left`` />Tel Aviv - UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on Tuesday condemned as ''unacceptable`` rocket fire by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip after a visit to the southern Israeli city of Sderot, a frequent target of those rockets.


Kate Moss doesn't think she is a sexy woman or particularly attractive to men.


A former Little League coach was sentenced to jail and probation in Medford for the rape of a 14-year-old girl who played on his softball team.


The Bank of Italy has called for greater powers of intervention as it seeks to stem criticism of its supervision of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world's oldest bank, which is at the centre of a derivatives scandal.

Bank of Italy calls for greater powers of intervention


Sotomayor, a judge on the US Court of Appeals who has been nominated by President Obama to succeed retiring Justice David Souter, fractured her ankle at New York's LaGuardia Airport before taking the shuttle to Washington, where she had a busy schedule of meetings with senators.


Russia sends two aircraft to evacuate its citizens and refugees from Syria.

Russia evacuates its citizens from Syria


High street coffee chains are unwittingly putting pregnant women at risk due to huge variations in their caffeine content.

High street coffee chains are unwittingly putting...


Gloucester, United Kingdom - BiGDUG, the UK's number one for low cost shelving, racking and storage solutions, has recently added a new range of access equipment to their online store.

BiGDUG add new range of access equipment to online store


Kyle Busch gave Toyota its first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory, driving away from the pack in the waning laps Sunday to win the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.


DETROIT ― Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected in the sixth inning of Friday night's game against the Detroit Tigers after arguing a fan-interference call.


The temporary staff of the Irrigation Department, who are working for the past 20 years, have been made permanent.


Despite 400 passing yards from Matt Schilz, the BG football team fell to Kent State Saturday afternoon, 27-15.


Mohali, March 31 With cricket diplomacy as the backdrop, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that India and Pakistan are determined to find cooperative solutions to all outstanding issues and they should work together to bridge the trust deficit at all levels.

India, pak should find cooperative solutions:


An Alabama man faces between 25 and 35 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to posing as pop star Justin Bieber online.

Man pleads guilty to posing as Justin Bieber online


Internal Market Commissioner Michel Barnier has failed to persuade Malta to change its position on the proposed Financial Transaction Tax, informed sources said.


Penn State got a career-high 18 points from redshirt freshman Jermaine Marshall off the bench and held Purdue leading scorer E'Twaun Moore to just four points on 2-of-10 shooting, but got beat on the glass, 46 to 31, and at the foul line, 25 to 13, in falling Wednesday to No. 10-ranked Purdue 83-68 at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State falls to No. 10 Purdue, 83-68


A massive winter storm rumbling across the Southeast brought rare Christmas snow to parts of north Alabama.

Storm brings rare Christmas snow to Alabama


Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday indicated that India will first ``stabilise'' its present missile programmes before thinking of starting any project for having capabilities to strike targets at longer distances than the 5,500 km-range Agni-V. ``Don't be impatient.

India to 'stabilise' present missile programme:


ecVision, an award-winning provider of product lifecycle and supply chain software solutions, announced that it deployed a data center in New Jersey to support the growing demand for hosting of its customer base.

EcVision deploys a data center in new Jersey


Gov. Deval Patrick is planning to file a gun control bill as Massachusetts lawmakers continue weighing ways to reduce gun violence.


A second former Albert Lea nursing home aide is sentenced to 180 days in jail for abusing residents.Twenty-year-old Ashton Larson got the same staggered sentence that fellow employee Brianna Broitzman did in October.A judge sent Larson to jail immediately to serve 60 days now and two more 60-day stints in 2011.But she can petition the court to waive the second two terms.In court, Larson apologized to victims' families and said her actions were ``extremely harmful and dumb.''

Former nursing home aide sentenced to 180 days


``The Book of Mormon,'' an edgy Broadway show penned by the creators of TV's ``South Park,'' was nominated for 12 Drama Desk Awards in New York Friday.

'Book of Mormon' Broadway show nominated for 12 Drama Desk awards


Margaret H. Marshall, who served as Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for more than a decade, is re-joining a Boston law firm.

Margaret H. Marshall re-joins Boston firm


India is in the process of scouting for a partner to develop higher thrust engine for its ambitious Light Combat Aircraft and the present version will take to the skies in 2010, Defence Minister AK Antony said today.

India scouting for partner to develop higher thrust engine


Hooghly A sadhu who sold vegetables for a living had both his arms blown off by a bomb today at a railway platform in Hooghly district, police sources said.


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. Officials said a 50-year-old man who couldn't swim has apparently drowned in a Kern County lake.


The AL East pennant race gets a little more serious this week.


The National symposium of Local Government bodies was held at the Janakala Kendra auditorium, Battaramulla yesterday with Local Government and Provincial Councils Minister ALM Athaulla presiding.


Bahrain will abolish the sponsorship system when expatriates will have the right to switch jobs without the permissions of their employers, starting August.


The dollar fell against major currencies Tuesday after reports showed huge declines in new home sales and weak consumer confidence.


After 18 matches Llaneli Warriors' impressive unbeaten run finally came to an end at Swansea University.The Warriors were missing some key players but the students were good value for their win.


We think a ``yes'' vote on the school bond issue Nov. 2 will establish in El Dorado an environment of vigor and vitality that will reap progress for our community, our students, our teachers and our future.

``Yes'' vote will establish environment of vigor, vitality


If Helms didn't have a prescription for the drug like he claimed and even though the police aren't charging him for it, WWE would be forced to suspend him for 60 days on his second Wellness violation.


John Terry has defended Chelsea Nicolas Anelka who has been sent home after a dressing room bust-up.


In a U-turn, Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf today told the Supreme Court that his government would revoke a letter to Swiss authorities asking for the closure of graft probe against President Asif Ali Zardari, a move that could pave way for reopening of the cases against him.

Will revoke letter to Swiss authorities:


Ducati is recalling 2011 Diavel motorcycles due to kickstand/center stand issues, the Italian manufacturer reported Wednesday.


UPC Poland changed its offer of digital HD channels and will offer the new packages Select Extra HD and Max Extra HD.


ALLDATA LLC entered into a national account agreement with the Northwest Automotive Trades Association in which ALLDATA will provide NATA members with pricing incentives to purchase a subscription for either ALLDATA Repair or ALLDATA Collision.

ALLDATA LLC enters into a national account agreement with NATA


Verizon iPhone 4 by Apple goes on sale today and Verizon expects to be swamped today.


An MEP has welcomed the sentencing of former CIA agents for up to eight years in Italy for their role in the abduction of an Egyptian terror suspect.

MEP welcomes sentencing of former agents


Covington police chief, Lee Russo, says that leads are coming in for three church break-ins that happened over the holidays.


If its export contracts allow it then Algeria intends to increase gas exports to Western Europe, the Algerian daily newspaper Elkhabar reported.


Oklahoma County has been added to the counties under a winter storm watch, but only rain is expected this evening, the National Weather Service said.

Oklahoma County added to winter storm watch


The Egyptian government must immediately scrap plans to outlaw peaceful protests and strikes, it has been urged.

Egypt 'must scrap plans to outlaw protest'


Orica annual profit falls 37% Updated: 13:23, Monday November 12, 2012 Chemicals manufacturer Orica's annual profit has fallen by 37 per cent, but it expects an improvement in its underlying performance the year ahead.


China on Friday denied reports that a Philippine high-level delegation will visit Beijing this week to brief officials on the investigation into the hostage crisis in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed.

China denies reports on Philippine delegation's visit


Syria has more than tripled the price of gas oil in preparation to gradually liberalize the economy and remove subsidies on fuel.


Actress Jaime Pressly has pleaded not guilty to drunken driving charges in Los Angeles.

Jaime Pressly pleads not guilty to drunken driving


Actress Natasha Richardson has died in hospital after suffering a serious head injury in a fall at a ski resort.


In the course of February 2012 the Catalan fashion brand Desigual opens its seventh shop in the Netherlands on Lijnbaan 72-74 in Rotterdam.


Capcom has announced today that, Sengoku Basara:


A FOUR-DAY annual orientation programme, organised by the Human Resource Development Centre at the Punjab University's Institute of Administrative Science, concluded on Thursday.


The United States population topped 315 million as 2013 begins, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reports.


US Bancorp, the sixth-largest US bank, said on Tuesday first-quarter profit fell about 3.5 per cent, hurt by higher credit losses.


White House said on Wednesday that the United States is on schedule to pull out all its combat troops in Iraq by the end of this month.

US on schedule to pull out combat troops in Iraq:


Former External Affairs minister K Natwar Singh was expelled by the BSP on Tuesday for indulging in anti-party activities and was accused of indiscipline and lack of faith in the Bahujan samaj movement, four months after he joined Uttar Pradesh's ruling party.

Natwar Singh expelled from BSP for anti-party activities


Deep cuts to the state's budget means the Missouri retirement system has put thousands of dollars in bonuses to staff on hold.

Missouri retirement system puts bonuses on hold


By Paul Fraser '' Chief Football Writer SUNDERLAND have geared up for a daunting trip to fourth-placed Tottenham with recently-appointed manager Martin O'Neill claiming he will always look to be positive in the Premier League.


Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu on Friday is paying an official visit to Kiev, upon an invitation extended by his Ukrainian counterpart Volodimir Ogrizko.

Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu paying official visit to Kiev


It was so hot that you could fry an egg on the sidewalk.


Former Speaker Nabih Berri called Wednesday for the ``fusion'' of March 8 and March 14 forces to form a national unity, on the eve of a session for his reelection as parliament president.

Berri calls for 'fusion' of March 8 and March 14 into national unity


Before their home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, members of the San Francisco Giants raised the 2012 World Series banner above AT&T Park in San Francisco.

San Francisco Giants raise the World Series banner


ONE of SA's four large commercial banks Nedbank announced its 2009 fee increase today.


A detention officer was injured Friday at Curry County's jail in what Adminstrator Lois Bean described only as ``an isolated incident.''


Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert have finally revealed their first official wedding photo, on the cover of Us Weekly.

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert reveal first wedding photo


Hyderabad, July 30 Telugu film star Chiranjeevi is likely to launch his much-awaited political party in the third week of August.

Chiranjeevi may launch party in third week of August


A friend recently posted an interesting question on Facebook, asking what we feel we learned at school that is now useless to us as adults.

What did You learn at school that was useless?


Kodak announced today that it will no longer make digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames.

Kodak will no longer make digital cameras, picture frames


A New Zealand Herald-commissioned DigiPoll summer survey of 500 people shows that 74 per cent believe Bain should be compensated if a judge who reviewed his case recommended that.


The former fiscal officer of a central Ohio village has pleaded guilty to theft in office after a state audit showed about $37,000 missing from village accounts.

Former fiscal officer pleads to theft in village


Mischa refuses to pay sobriety bill Updated: 16:57, Sunday February 24, 2013 Mischa Barton claims she is not responsible for a $95,000 bill owed to a team of nurses who helped keep her sober in 2009 as her mother hired them The former 'The OC' actress turned handbag designer was ordered to pay Doctors' Choice Nursing $95,000 for services they provided her in 2009 but she claims she is not responsible for the outstanding bill as she didn't hire the team to look after her.


Former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, who died of a lung ailment in Delhi Thursday, was laid to rest at his ancestral palace here Friday with thousands thronging the burial site to pay their last respects leading to chaotic scenes.

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi laid to rest at ancestral palace


Full Tilt Poker pro Scott Montgomery won Event #36 at the 2010 World Series of Poker*, taking home his first WSOP* bracelet and more than US$480,000 in prize money.

Full Tilt Poker's Scott Montgomery wins first WSOP* bracelet


The state Supreme Court Friday rejected an appeal by a Harrisonburg man at the center of a murder for hire case.


Canada's internationally renowned Cirque du Soleil has made a splash in St.Petersburg, where it presented its breath-taking Corteo show on Saturday evening, news agencies reported .


NASHVILLE, Tenn. A private funeral has been held for the newborn twins who were allegedly smothered by their mother.


Stavropol appealed with a proposal to Azerbaijani investors to build a refinery, governor of Stavropol Valery Gajewski said.

Stavropol appeals to Azerbaijani investors to build refinery


Even though it hasn't been the club's top priority, the Pirates have been aggressive in seeking an upgrade at shortstop this offseason.


With spring breakers in town, it's a zoo at the zoo.


Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has named The Traveling Wilburys as the best classic rock supergroup.

Gibson names Traveling Wilburys best rock supergroup


A DISTRICT judge has rejected the guilty plea of a rag-and-bone man for threatening to harm Jalan Besar GRC Member of Parliament Denise Phua last month.


Yura Movsisyan, Will Johnson and Robbie Findley scored goals to help Real Salt Lake beat FC Dallas 3-1 on Saturday night.


Portsmouth police say a man's body was found behind a building Tuesday evening.


Defence Minister AK Antony will lay the foundation stone of a Sainik School in Rewari district of Haryana on Friday.

Antony to lay foundation stone of Sainik School


The 57-year-old star, real name Terry Bollea, checked himself into a Tampa, Florida area hospital yesterday to undergo a scheduled surgery on his back.

Hulk Hogan checks into hospital to undergo back surgery


The Japanese hosiery market is expected to perform weakly through to 2016, with a negative value compound annual growth rate of 1% predicted.

Japanese hosiery market to perform weakly through to 2016


Jabra, known for making handsfree and headset devices for mobile phones and other audio products, has just launched a speakerphone SPEAK 410.


Financial sector may underperform till February-March, says Rahul Chadha, Mirae Asset Mgmt.


Some fairly intense snow showers will be possible today, as an upper-level disturbance swings overhead.


She might have played a math whiz in her new movie, but when it comes to real life, Kate Bosworth admits that she is mathematically challenged.

Kate Bosworth: 'I'm mathematically challenged'


The RCMP on PEI are temporarily cutting five positions in order to trim their budget, which has some Islanders concerned.


TEHRAN -Iran and China signed a deal on Monday to build the world's tallest double-curvature dam.

Iran, China to build world's tallest dam


Tomkins plc confirmed that it has received an approach about a possible offer for the company and also provided an update on trading.

Tomkins plc receives approach about possible offer;


Bad weather is causing problems in some parts of the country, with the MetService issuing a severe weather warning for southerly gales, heavy snow and heavy rain nationwide.


A body has been recovered from Lough Derg following a massive search mounted after a boat was found capsized and empty on Thursday night.


Facebook is changing its privacy settings to give users more control over who sees the information they post on their personal pages.


City of Dubuque offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday and on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1, for the New Year holiday.


The man shot dead by an Edmonton police officer had an object in his hand but the agency investigating the incident refuses to say what the object was.

Man shot by police had 'object' in his hand


BRITAIN has suspended all financial aid to Uganda over a corruption scandal in which millions in donor funds were embezzled in the office of the prime minister.


Gold buyers in India trickled into shops as prices fell by about 5% from the all time high struck last week, and dealers said, a further dip below the psychological mark of Rs15,000 may rekindle buying interest.

Gold buyers trickle in as prices fall by 5%


A Dulac man shot and killed his girlfriend Thursday and then himself, authorities said.

In Dulac, man shoots and kills girlfriend then himself


Kate Hudson has admitted that she sometimes feels like an outsider during a press conference for her new film The Reluctant Fundamentalist.

Kate Hudson admits she sometimes feels like an outsider


President Obama signed his first bill as president today.


Mike of the Beastie Boys will be curating an art show in Los Angeles in April.


BRUSSELS, March 7 Former Somali supermodel Waris Dirie, now a women's rights campaigner, has gone missing in Brussels, police said on Friday.

Former supermodel Waris Dirie missing in Brussels


A Delaware teen escaped custody at Family Court this week.


A MAN who found €100,000 in bank notes in a bin behind a hardware shop has returned the cash to its elderly owners in full.


With the economic crisis taking a toll on the Indian economy, the government plans to borrow Rs.460 billion by late March from the market, a senior finance ministry official said Tuesday.

Government will borrow Rs.460 billion by late March


TWO Bidford men were charged this week with possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine, cannabis and methadone tablets.

Bidford men charged with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine


I would date these in the early to mid 20s I recognize the Stepney Fire depot and being a teacher the shots near the lake may have been a school outing somewhere on Zoar or Possibly'' --

'I would date these in the early to mid 20s'


Republic of Ireland under-21 international defender Richie Towell has returned to Hibernian on a season long loan from Celtic.

Richie Towell returns to Hibernian on loan


A long-awaited arrest was made in the Cinar/Norshield fraud scandal, Sûreté du Québec police said Wednesday afternoon.

Arrest made in Cinar/Norshield fraud scandal


MBDA, a missile systems company, has extended its IT outsourcing contract with CSC, reports Defpro.news.


The global economic bubble has burst, and it has become clear that governments can no longer continue to run massive budget deficits indefinitely, economist Marco Pietropoli says.


Toronto police have identified a woman whose partial remains were found in a duffel bag left on a trail in the city's west end as investigators work to locate her remaining body parts.

Police identify woman's remains found in bag


The benchmark index for Indian equities, Sensex rebounded Thursday by 251 points amid expectations of strong results from India Inc and positive Asian cues.

BSE Sensex rebounds by 251 points amid positive Asian cues


India turmeric futures ended up on Wednesday as lower arrivals and robust demand underpinned prices, analysts said.

India turmeric futures end up on low arrivals


The government and political parties should learn lessons from the Bhopal gas tragedy and make sure that such disasters does not occur anywhere in the country, Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Udyog Sangthan said today.


A tree surgeon was injured when his leg was caught in a tree stump grinder in a horrific accident at work.

Tree surgeon injured when leg caught in stump grinder


The Socastee lacrosse team advanced to the state semifinals with a 10-5 win over Camden Military on Saturday.

Socastee lacrosse advances to the semifinals


Blue Square Bet North side AFC Telford United have offered a trial to former Walsall full-back Netan Sansara.

AFC Telford United offer trial to Netan Sansara


2009-295, the US Tax Court ruled that state historic tax credit investors were partners for federal tax purposes and that transactions between tax credit investors and the partnership were valid contributions and allocations, rather than disguised sales under Section 707 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Tax Court rules that state Historic tax credit investors are partners


MAYVILLE Assemblyman Andy Goodell, R-Jamestown, would be happy to represent all of Chautauqua County in the new districts drawn by Democrats.

Andy Goodell happy to represent all of Chautauqua County


Princess Diana thought Mohamed al Fayed was spying on her while she was on his yacht, her sister claimed yesterday.

Mohamed al Fayed 'spied on princess Diana'


Novartis, the Swiss pharmaceuticals group, plans to invest $500m in Russia in the coming five years in a move to bolster its position in the market and bypass tougher regulations on imported medicines.


Miami Dolphins Matt Moore is being evaluated for a possible concussion, leaving his status for this week uncertain.

Dolphins' qb Matt Moore evaluated for possible concussion


A Heart and Stroke Foundation researcher has discovered that gene therapy could be useful in treating pulmonary hypertension.

Gene therapy can treat pulmonary hypertension:


Liberty Apparel Company is recalling about 2,300 Jewel girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard.

Liberty Apparel recalls girls' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings


Dubai crude, a benchmark grade for Persian Gulf oil sold to Asia, will sell at a record discount to the Oman grade in January.

Dubai crude oil to sell at record discount to Oman grade


FOUR people were beaten to death in separate incidents of apparent vigilante revenge in Germiston at the weekend.


Latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand shows the national median house price reached a new record of $389,000 in December, up almost 10% from the previous year.


TMZ has posted pics of Alex Welch, the girl Demi Lovato punched in the face back in October, prompting Demi's trip to rehab.


The Monmouth-Roseville District 238 school board could consider a change to the grading scale soon.

School board to consider changes to grading scale


Afghanistan skipper Nawroz Mangal has won the toss and elected to bat first against India in their opening t20 World Cup group match at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.


Lazard on Thursday launched a new private wealth management subsidiary in New York, as part of its growing push into the private banking sector, according to a report in The New York Times.

Lazard launches private wealth subsidiary in New York


A US Naval Academy midshipman has been charged with larceny and loss and destruction of government property.

US Naval Academy midshipman charged with larceny


Peru and the European Union signed a Free Trade Agreement which will lead ot its translation and approval, reported various news sources today.

Peru and European Union sign Free trade agreement


Tech Mahindra , India 's 6th largest software exporter, has been declared as the highest bidder for Satyam at a price of Rs 58/share, after a global competitive bidding process, which concluded today subject to approval of the Company Law board and other requisite approvals.

Tech Mahindra declared highest bidder for Satyam


National Grid is replacing older gas mains in 10 local communities as part of a $52 million safety upgrade


Wide-ranging expansion of livestock farming is needed to remove the existing protein deficiency along with cutting the poverty rate in the country's northwestern region.

Expansion of livestock farming needed to remove protein deficiency


Safeway Inc. announced that its Board of Directors met yesterday and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.145 per share.

Safeway Inc. Board of Directors declares quarterly dividend


David Arquette has officially filed legal documents to finally divorce his estranged wife, Courteney Cox ...

David Arquette files for divorce from Courteney Cox


Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif has been released from jail after serving half of a 12-month sentence for his part in a fixing scam.

Cricket scam bowler Mohammad Asif released from jail


A workshop entitled 'Putting the human back into colour' will be held in Charleville-Mézières, France, from 21 to 24 February.

Workshop: 'Putting the human back into colour'


Malaysian palm oil futures edged down in choppy trade on Wednesday, as dismal export data offset optimism that demand could get a boost if dry Latin American weather dents supply of rival soyaoil.


The daily also reported that a 19-month-old girl almost died after swallowing two water jelly crystals.

Girl almost died after swallowing two water jelly crystals


- Country music legend Loretta Lynn was hospitalized over the weekend ``with the early stages of pneumonia.''

Loretta Lynn hospitalized with pneumonia;


Former US President Jimmy Carter arrived in Havana on Monday for a three-day trip to discuss troubled US-Cuba relations and the fate of a jailed US aid contractor.

Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba


Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey says he has no regrets about choosing Arsenal over Manchester United when he made the move from Cardiff five years ago.

Aaron Ramsey has no regrets over Arsenal move


Communist rebels ambush Philippine police, kill 7 Communist guerrillas set off a roadside bomb and opened fire on a truck carrying police in the northern Philippines on Monday, killing seven and wounding seven officers.


US stock indices are expected to open flat this morning.


The Google Web Server, a custom-built server that runs on Linux and used only by Google runs nearly 11 million active sites.

Google Web Server runs 11 million active sites


Team Anna supporters today marched to India Gate from their protest venue at Jantar Mantar here in support of Anna Hazare's indefinite fast for a strong Lokpal Bill.

Team Anna supporters march to India Gate from Jantar Mantar


India won the first Test by 113 runs after dismissing Bangladesh for 301 despite a maiden Test century from wicketkeeper-batsman Musfiqur Rahim on the fifth and final day at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Thursday.


Texas Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison has decided to stay in the Senate after losing the primary election for governor.

Texas GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison to stay in Senate


Ministers and MPs are giving a lead to employers by taking on apprentices as the country struggles out of recession, it has emerged.


Andy Bannister, Canada's lead apologist for the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, will speak at an event entitled Why I am not an Atheist.


James Dacre has been announced as the new artistic director of Royal & Derngate, Northampton, following the departure of Laurie Sansom to head up the National Theatre of Scotland.

James Dacre announced as new artistic director at Royal & Derngate


New Delhi, April 11 Australian and Indian experts discussed energy efficiency strategies at a two-day workshop that began here Monday.

Australian, Indian experts discuss energy efficiency


Jessica Simpson has given birth to a baby girl more than a week past her due date.

Jessica Simpson gives birth to baby girl


The first RIM tablet, the Blackberry Playbook, will cost less than $500 in the US, just over £310, according to a statement by the co-CEO of RIM, Jim Balsillie, pitting it against the Apple iPad.

RIM Blackberry Playbook to cost less than $500


Shortly before controversy erupted over Congressman Todd Akin's remarks on abortion in cases of rape, an abortionist bluntly admitted that ``most women having abortions are not raped.''

Abortionist admits, ``most women having abortions are not raped''


A 38-year-old man has died in hospital following a fire at his home in Ayr.


Australia captain Ricky Ponting tested out his broken finger during fielding and throwing drills on Thursday and said he was hopeful of playing the fourth Ashes test against England ´pain-free´.


It's an exciting time of year for everyone as students head back to school.


A Wisconsin state lawmaker says he wants to save newspapers even though he admits to sometimes hating reporters.


Kuwait on Wednesday withdrew its diplomatic mission in Yemen due to the deteriorated security situation in the country, the official KUNA news agency reported.

Kuwait withdraws diplomatic mission from Yemen


Pakistan's prime minister says that President Asif Ali Zardari may need two weeks to rest in Dubai following medical treatment there before he returns home.There has been much speculation over the political future of the 56-year-old Mr Zardari since he flew to Dubai last week for treatment related to a heart condition.Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gil... ...


Japan is expected to continue to face a severe economic situation for the time being and the country's exports are likely to slow down due to the global financial crisis, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa as saying Friday, after a two-day central bank board meeting.

Japan to continue facing severe economic situation


One of the hot forum discussions occurring right now on Rancho Murieta Online is whether or not Summerfest should continue at Stonehouse Park.

Should Summerfest continue at Stonehouse?


A federal jury on Tuesday convicted a man of illegally gaining access to AT&T's servers and stealing more than 120,000 email addresses of iPad users including New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and film mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Federal jury convicts us man of stealing 120,000 email addresses from iPad users


Michael Schumacher qualified third Saturday for his first official motorcycle race.

Schumacher qualifies for first motorcycle race


State Bank of India says raises interest rates by 25 bps on retail deposits of less than 10 million rupees with 1-10 year maturity.

Sbi raises interest rates on retail deposits


England seamer Ryan Sidebottom is to leave Nottinghamshire at the end of the current season after failing to agree a contract extension.


Moore County has advertised tax liens against Little River Golf Club and other properties of the resort for failing to pay about $220,000 in property taxes.

County advertises tax liens against Little River


Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has stated that trust between the people and the government is essential for the future of the country.

Trust between people, and government is essential:


The top shareholder in Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Friday denied a media report suggesting it may sell all of its 36.3 percent stake in Italy's third-biggest lender.

Top shareholder denies report it may sell all of mps stake


Unseen and cherished childhood portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Princess Margaret to go on public display for the first time in an exhibition celebrating the work of the photographer Marcus Adams.

Unseen portraits of Queen, Princess Margaret to go on public display for first time


Actor Will Ferrell and his wife celebrated the birth of their third son, just hours after appearing on a US chat show, according to reports.

Will Ferrell celebrates birth of third son


A St. Paul man has been sentenced to less than a year in jail for fatally shooting his brother.

Man sentenced for fatally shooting brother


The Military Wives are on course to be this year's Christmas number one and become the fastest-selling single for six years.

The Military wives on course to be Christmas number one


One our fave singers Selena Gomez is set to host next MuchMusic video awards on June 19th!

Selena Gomez to host MuchMusic video awards!


The Madhubani school boy who was traced in Delhi with his girlfriend after being assumed dead triggering violence in the district, was on Friday produced in a court which send him to a remand home.

Madhubani boy produced in court, sent to remand home


Around 60 Air India flights were cancelled while several others delayed on the second day of the pilots' strike which continued despite the Delhi High Court directing them to return to work.


The Bank of England has decided to hold interest rates at 0.5 per cent for the 23rd consecutive month.

Bank of England holds interest rates for 23rd month


Telstra has turned on its 1500th LTE base station as part of a billion dollar, nationwide programme to extend 4G mobile coverage to 66 percent of the Australian population by the end of next month.

Telstra turns on 1500th LTE base station


Hall of Fame Jockey Kent Desormeaux pleaded guilty Thursday to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct after being arrested for allegedly intentionally hitting a New York Racing Authority guard with his car.

Desormeaux pleads to reduced charge of disorderly conduct


United States Central Intelligence Agency CIA is not conducting any operation inside Pakistan nor will be allowed to do so, says Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

'CIA not conducting operation in Pakistan nor allowed to do so'


SC Sen. Larry Martin is bald, sensitive and ``conservative,'' although as you may have guessed ... ``one of those things is not like the others.''

Larry Martin is bald, sensitive and ``conservative''


For gays and lesbians, religious hatred is literally a matter of life and death.

Religious hatred is a matter of life and death


Brazil hopes to strengthen cooperation with Kazakhstan in the sphere trade and agriculture, Kazinform reported.

Brazil strengthens cooperation with Kazakhstan in trade and agriculture


A Liberty man has been charged with felony strangulation after he allegedly choked a 16-year-old Monticello female acquaintance during a dispute at DeHoyas Park in Monticello on Thursday afternoon.

Liberty man charged with felony strangulation


Diesel prices edged up for the first time in two months as the national average on Monday climbed six-tenths of a cent to $2.732 per gallon, according to the US Energy Information Administration.

Diesel prices edged up first time in two months


The Green Bay Packers are expected to begin moving into St. Norbert College dorms today, continuing a long training camp partnership between the team and the school

Green Bay Packers expected to move into St. Norbert college today


Like every year, this year too Ramazan has established a proper referral system in health sector that according to health experts is need of the time to get maximum output from healthcare facilities particularly at teaching hospitals in town.

Ramazan establishes proper referral system in health sector


HUMBLE, Texas Vijay Singh withdrew from the Houston Open on Thursday because of a back injury, the third time in three weeks that he's pulled out of a tournament.


Anurag Kashyap, who is basking in the super success of his latest flick, 'Gangs of Wasseypur Part I & II' seems to have made peace with veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan.

Anurag Kashyap makes peace with Amitabh Bachchan?


Grenada and china have gone a step further in enhancing business co-operation between the two countries.

Grenada and china enhancing business co-operation


Union County authorities said they are investigating the Thursday morning death of a toddler in Lake Park.

Union County authorities investigate death of toddler


CERN has announced that the LHC will run right through to the end of 2012.

Large hadron collider to run through 2012


A Fremont police officer was shot in East Oakland at around 2:30 pm at Auseon Ave. and Olive St.

Fremont police officer shot in East Oakland


Liam Gallagher held a launch party for his clothing label Pretty Green in London on Saturday night, where, according to one report, he was trying to persuade Miles Kane to form a band with him.

Liam Gallagher to form band with Miles Kane?


Walmart is implementing a new waste reduction program at 4,400 sites across the US.

Walmart implements new waste reduction program


Joe Gardi, who guided Hofstra's football team as it moved from Division III to Division I-AA in 1994, died Wednesday at the age of 71.


This week she has been hospitalized in Los Angeles with congestive heart failure, just a few days before her 79th birthday Feb. 27.

Elizabeth Taylor hospitalized with congestive heart failure


Indian telecom authorities are searching for better spectrum technology as the country looks to achieve its target of having a 500-million strong mobile subscriber base by 2010.

India searching for better spectrum technology


Tommy Dreamer put his retirement plans on hold by winning the ECW Championship at WWE Extreme Rules on Sunday in a Triple Threat Hardcore match.

Tommy Dreamer wins ECW Championship at WWE Extreme Rules


Emma Stone kicked Ryan Gosling ``in the throat'' while filming a scene together for their newest film.


Lebanon is technically ready to start drilling for offshore natural gas reserves, its energy minister said on Monday, after exploration in around half the country's exclusive economic zone was completed.

Lebanon technically ready to drill for offshore gas


Mastectomy rates for women vary widely across Canada, ranging from 26% in one province to 69% in another, and the surgery is performed on a large proportion of women under 50, a new report has found.

Mastectomy rates vary widely for Canadian women


Solver, a Performance Management and Business Intelligence solutions provider has announced a partnership with Webalo, a leader in mobile business intelligence and creator of The Mobile Dashboard.

Solver announces partnership with Webalo


Oil fell to $115 a barrel on Thursday as economic weakness in Europe underscored the threat to global oil demand growth and on hopes a shaky cease-fire between Russia and Georgia would hold.


Thailand and Bangladeshi Prime Ministers held bilateral talks and have agreed to expand various forms of cooperation to mark 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Thailand, Bangladesh agree to expand various forms of cooperation


TAMPA, Fla. Alex Rodriguez could rejoin the Yankees within 10 days, according to the doctor who operated on his hip on March 9.


DFL-endorsed US Senate candidate Al Franken will bring his campaign against US Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., to St. Cloud Tuesday for a meet-and-greet at local DFL Party headquarters.

Franken to campaign in St. Cloud Tuesday


Sara Ramirez, the actress who plays Dr. Callie Torres on the hit ABC show Grey's Anatomy will be singing on the March 31st episode titled ''Grey's Anatomy:

Sara Ramirez to sing on ``Grey's Anatomy'';


Police say two Smith & Wesson guns were stolen from an unoccupied home after a fire.


Colaiacovo appears to have avoided a serious injury this time and will probably play on Saturday.

Carlo Colaiacovo avoids a serious injury


NHS TAYSIDE has rejected Scottish Government plans for elected health boards, claiming it will be divisive and draw officials into political controversy.

NHS Tayside rejects plans for elected health boards


An Indonesian volcano has erupted, spewing rocks, lava and ash hundreds of metres into the air, an official said on Friday, just days after its alert status was raised to the highest level.


Three Kyrgyz political parties agreed on Monday to form a coalition to run the volatile Central Asian republic, two weeks after the government collapsed under the strain of a shrinking economy and graft allegations.

Three Kyrgyz parties agree to form coalition government


Today Robin Gibb, one third of the Bee Gees, additional icons of 1970s pop, died at the age of 62 after a long fight against cancer.

Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees dies at age 62


Although the film's release is less than five months away, Scarlett Johansson has joined the cast of Spike Jonze's upcoming Her.

Scarlett Johansson joins Spike Jonze's Her


Universal Orlando will celebrate the Harry Potter films during a special 3-day event in November.

Universal Orlando to celebrate Harry Potter films


Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland withdrew Friday from the Malaysian Open with a right elbow injury, giving Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei a walkover into the semifinals.

Agnieszka Radwanska withdraws from Malaysian Open due to elbow injury;


Frank Lampard is 'set to propose' to new love Christine Bleakley within six weeks, according to latest reports.

Frank Lampard 'to propose to Christine Bleakley within six weeks'


Footballer Ashley Cole wants ex-wife Cheryl out of their Surrey mansion so he can move his stuff back in.

Ashley Cole wants Cheryl out of Surrey mansion


China has agreed to expedite the delivery of 50 fighter jets to Pakistan, a Pakistani government minister confirmed on Friday, as Islamabad tries to deepen ties with Beijing as an alternative to increasingly fragile relations with the US.

China to expedite delivery of 50 fighter jets to Pakistan


``I can answer that by saying the town of Buffalo, and it's no secret, is diminishing in size. Ted said he'd like to see more people moving here (to Toronto). Could you send a few of them to Buffalo? Because Buffalo, honestly, is going the other way. Buffalo is dwindling in population, in jobs. People don't have jobs, and they move out of Buffalo, they move out of Western New York. So I would say to keep the team there, a number of years ago we decided we had to regionalize. We had to go out into Western New York because the team could not be maintained in Buffalo, and I did not want to have the team leave Buffalo because they still have hundreds of thousands of very passionate fans. I thought it would be a death knell to the city of Buffalo.''

Wilson: ``people don't have jobs, and they move out of Buffalo''


NEW YORK - McClatchy says it started a $1.15 billion private debt exchange offer Thursday as the nation's third-largest newspaper publisher tries to reduce approximately $2 billion in debt and improve its balance sheet.

McClatchy starts private debt exchange offer


Channel Five is joining forces with the BBC and ITV on Project Canvas, the digital TV service that plans to provide broadband-connected digital television receivers.


The US Small Business Administration has announced that disaster loans are available to small businesses impacted by the Boston Marathon bombings.

Loans available for small businesses impacted by bombings


Two Texas death row inmates have lost their appeals Wednesday before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.

Two Texas death row inmates lose appeals


A man with a semiautomatic rifle opened fire at a church festival Saturday, wounding his ex-wife and two bystanders before festival-goers grabbed him and held him for police, authorities and a church official said.


Waikato will start their four available All Blacks in a key provincial match against Taranaki in Hamilton on Thurday night.

Waikato to start four available All Blacks


Market stallholders have lost their battle with Boots over the rent of their plot on the High Street setts which they have run for the past six years.


A Greenville police officer has been treated and released from the hospital after a two-car crash this morning.


The OECD club of rich economies officially welcomed Israel as a member on Thursday, giving a diplomatic boost to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he heads for talks in Washington.

OECD officially welcomes Israel as member


Former Yellow Wiggle Sam Moran has said goodbye to his fans via an internet video.

Former Wiggle Sam Moran says goodbye to fans in video


Taiwan share prices closed 0.43 percent higher yesterday in a rebound led by construction and electronics stocks, dealers said.


China, India and Africa are leading the world when it comes to mobile phone subscription growth, according to new research.

China and India lead mobile phone growth


Second-year guard Dominique Jones earned a start tonight against Oklahoma City after he collected 17 points, seven assists and three steals in 28 minutes against the Thunder in this past Sunday's preseason opener.


WCNC will launch a new 4 pm news hour late this month featuring longtime anchor Sonja Gantt.


Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback, has formally pled guilty to dogfighting charges.


Teen star Miley Cyrus, who recently split from singer Justin Gaston, is now dating British rocker Steve Rushton of the pop band Son of Dork.

Miley Cyrus now dating British rocker Rushton


Glencliff High School's community health clinic for both students and the community has been a huge success.

Glencliff High community health clinic is a success


Everton hero Trevor Steven says David Moyes does not deserve the criticism coming his way.

Everton legend Steven says Moyes does not deserve criticism


Belarus jailed more than 600 opposition activists on Tuesday, ignoring Western criticism of a police crackdown on protesters following the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko.


The Indiana State Police, at the request of the Peru Police Department, is investigating a police action shooting in which a Peru, IN, man was shot by a Peru police officer responding to a domestic dispute.

Peru man shot by officer responding to domestic dispute


Better known as the family bastion of Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, Amethi follows a unique tradition -- polling began at the Ram Nagar Primary School centre on Wednesday only after the local 'dhobi' cast his vote.


The rep released a statement Wednesday saying, ``After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her Bipolar II Disorder.

Catherine Zeta-Jones checks into mental facility


Haze triggered by forest and plantation fires has continued to blanket Pekanbaru, Riau Province's capital, over the past month.


BJP on Tuesday said it will go to the polls on the plank of ``betrayal'' of the common man by the UPA government.

Bjp to go to the polls on plank of 'betrayal' of common man


Russia will create a Titanium Valley economic zone around VSMPO-Avisma , the world's biggest producer, to tempt in foreign companies, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.


US investor Warren Buffett has built a $1 billion stake in Munich Re , boosting his insurance holdings by taking a 3 percent stake in the world's biggest reinsurer.


A new government report says at least 16 known terrorists have passed through US airports where federal officials were trained to spot suspicious behavior.

At least 16 terrorists have passed through US airports:


With the Eau Claire Marathon coming up in May, a local hospital is offering tips on how runners can prevent injuries.


Purdue women fall to Louisville in 2nd round Purdue matched the Louisville women on the Cardinals' home floor for 34 minutes.


The East Asian energy ministers at a series of meetings held in Myanmar's second largest city of Mandalay Wednesday called for deeper and closer regional energy cooperation and integration.

Ministers call for closer energy cooperation


Chris Brown says he still loves Rihanna after an incident six months ago that left her bloodied and bruised.


The first wave of National Guard troops assigned to the US-Mexico border in San Diego have arrived as part of President Barack Obama's border security plan.

First wave of National Guard troops arrive at border


A Mount Laurel woman injured when a double-decker bus crashed into a railroad bridge near Syracuse, NY, killing four, filed suit Friday over the accident.


Lloyd's of London, the world's oldest insurance market, has pulled deposits from European banks on concerns that governments may be unable to support lenders in a worsening debt crisis, Finance Director Luke Savage said.

Lloyd's of London pulls out of European banks


Dashrath Singh-steered Weizhou, trained by FA Abbas, took home the Dr SC Jain Sprintersâ€™ Championship over six furlongs, the main event of Sundayâ€™s races here.


Deputies said the camper trailer was stolen sometime between Dec. 29, 2011 and Jan. 1, 2012 at the campground located in the 900 block of Lightfoot Road.


Oil prices fell below USD 54 a barrel on Thursday as weak US economic data and rising crude inventories outweighed the possibility of production cuts by OPEC and Russia.


Well-known defense attorney Cheney Mason has been taken to an area hospital after a medical emergency at a speaking engagement.

Cheney Mason taken to hospital after emergency


Two men are struck by lightning in Dodge County on Tuesday.


A new flea market will be opening on Sunday May 6th, 2012 in Almonte, Ontario on Water Street at the site of the Almonte Fair Grounds.


Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has been nominated for the 2011 FIFA Men's Football Coach of the Year award thanks to winning the Copa del Rey; reaching the Champions League semifinals; and taking 92 points and winning 29 games in La Liga during the 2010/11 campaign in his first year at Real Madrid.

Mourinho nominated for 2011 FIFA Men's Football Coach of the year award


The Downtown Kiwanis Club installed new officers and directors at its Annual Installation Banquet which was held at Whaler's Catch Monday night.

Downtown Kiwanis installs new officers and directors


Pakistan on Thursday sought ``concrete evidence'' from the US against top Jamaat-ud-Dawah leaders Hafiz Mohammad Saeed and Abdul Rehman Makki following the announcement of bounties for them, saying this was necessary to ``proceed legally'' in the matter.

Pak seeks 'concrete evidence' from US against Hafiz Saeed


A 30-year-old man has been charged with the attempted kidnap of a 12-year-old girl in Leeds.

Man charged with attempted kidnap of girl in Leeds


Glen Perkins won his first start off the disabled list, Joe Mauer backed him with his second four-hit game of the season and Minnesota Twins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 Tuesday night to keep up their impressive interleague play.


Sharon Stone has described fellow Hollywood actress Meryl Streep as looking ``like an unmade bed''.

Sharon Stone: 'Meryl Streep looks like an unmade bed'


War medicine now is helping Boston bomb victims The bombs that made Boston look like a combat zone have also brought battlefield medicine to their civilian victims.


The Legislature is bound for a Sunday afternoon session after negotiators failed to settle their differences Saturday night.

Legislature bound for Sunday afternoon session


Syrian forces opened fire at funerals for slain political protesters, leaving two more people dead, as the government tried to subdue demonstrations against President Bashar Assad, a human-rights activist said yesterday.


After 1,009 career games and one Stanley Cup championship, Dallas Drake announced his retirement as a player on July 12.


Rochdale celebrated the 38th Bangladesh Independence Day yesterday by raising the country's flag outside the Town Hall.

Rochdale celebrates Bangladesh independence Day


The provincial government is on the defensive after revelations that a former health executive billed taxpayers out of more than $7,000 to get a second opinion from an American clinic.

Executive bills taxpayers for second opinion


The US trade deficit shrank in February as imports fell more than exports, according to a government report that suggested a slowdown in global demand.


New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched a national campaign against gun laws that he said ``justify civilian gun play.''

Mayor Bloomberg launches campaign against gun laws


The trial of former estate agent Wendy Machanik will resume next year, National Prosecuting Authority spokeswoman Kholeka Gcaleka said on Wednesday.


OPEC plans to raise its oil production quota for the first time in two-and-half years, OPEC sources tell CNBC.

OPEC plans to raise its oil production quota:


Troubled singer Pete Doherty has lashed out at the hounding paparazzi, and has compared them to concentration camp guards during World War II. The 30-year-old musician has been under constant media scrutiny ever since he began dating supermodel Kate Moss in 2005.

Pete Doherty lashes out at the paparazzi


One person is confirmed dead as Hurricane Isaac comes ashore in the United States, toppling trees and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses around Louisiana.

One person confirmed dead in Hurricane Isaac


Indie rockers The Pigeon Detectives have announced a new UK tour after releasing new album 'We Met At Sea' via Cooking Vinyl Records.


A 35-YEAR-OLD woman has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death after she allegedly crashed into a house in Perth's northern suburbs and killed a baby sleeping in his room.

Woman charged over crash that killed baby


US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will visit Oregon on Tuesday to stress the importance of President Barack Obama's American Jobs Act and what it means to the state.


PARIS -Alberto Contador won the Tour de France for a second time Sunday, and Lance Armstrong capped his return to the race with an impressive third-place finish.


She may be one of the most stylish young actresses in Hollywood but 'Twilight' star Kristen Stewart says she was bullied for being a tomboy.


The housemates have tried to console Rachael following Dave's decision to put her up for eviction.


Sri Lanka on Thursday sought cooperation of BIMSTEC nations in combating terrorism in the region saying the sea lanes of Bay of Bengal were being used by terrorists to smuggle arms and drugs.

Bay of Bengal being used by terrorists to smuggle arms:


Two men were arrested this week on charges related to impersonating a police officer, a Las Vegas police report released Friday said.

Two men arrested, charged for impersonating police


In honor of Earth Day, Countywide Recycling and Disposal Facility will give away 500 free trees from 9 am to 3 pm April 20 at the Countywide office.


London, Dec 5 Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly converting to Judaism so that he can marry Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli.

Leonardo DiCaprio converting to Judaism?


A dialysis centre offering services to kidney patients at affordable rates was inaugurated at Ramdev Rao General Hospital, Kukatpally, on Sunday.


Suncorp says Owald to cost it $220 mln Updated: 18:38, Wednesday February 6, 2013 Insurance group Suncorp Group has received about 23,000 claims associated with ex-tropical cyclone Oswald, saying the cost of claims will be limited to no more than $220 million .


Inter Milan winger Ricardo Quaresma wants to stay at Chelsea after claiming his loan move to Stamford Bridge has saved his career.

Inter's Ricardo Quaresma wants to stay at Chelsea


Damon Albarn says he's already at work recording the new Gorillaz album on his iPad.

Damon Albarn recording new Gorillaz album on his iPad


Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor Co., delivered the keynote address at a fundraising event for Lawrence schools this week.

Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford, delivers keynote at fundraising event for Lawrence schools


US singer Katy Perry and British comedian Russell Brand will wed in India at the end of the year, Rihanna says.

Katy Perry and Russell Brand to wed in India this year, Rihanna says


Late actor Heath Ledger will be buried next to his grandparents following a private funeral in his hometown of Perth, Western Australia.

Ledger to be buried next to grandparents


Brazil stocks fell for a fourth day, led by steelmakers on concern demand for metals is slowing and Duratex SA plunged after saying electricity costs cut profit.

Brazil stocks fall, led by steelmakers, Duratex;


Oil got run over by Mario Draghi when he said bond buying talk was naïve!


Russia has called for more international observers to be sent to Georgia, days before a European Union summit that Tbilisi hopes will punish Moscow with sanctions.

Russia calls for more international observers in Georgia


Two-time Pro Bowl running back Clinton Portis will officially retire as a Washington Redskin on Thursday, the team announced.


The Dauphin Kings, host team for the RBC Cup, clinched first place in the round robin after beating the La Ronge Ice Wolves 3-2 Tuesday night.


In fact, Alicia feels that pre-chewing her son's food is ``adorable'' and she doesn't regret making it public, despite the widespread backlash.

Alicia silverstone defends pre-chewing her son's food


Deutsche Bank is out with its report today on Phillips-Van Heusen, maintaining Hold as PVH is set to report Q1 EPS today.

Deutsche Bank maintains Hold on Phillips-Van Heusen


Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports that the Astros have signed left-hander Erik Bedard to a minor league contract with a spring training invite.

Astros sign left-hander Erik Bedard to minor league contract


Michael Schumacher said seventh place was the maximum he could have hoped for in the German Grand Prix after saying he had ``squeezed everything'' out of his car.


A west Auckland father has been jailed for three years for his part in the sustained and horrific parental abuse of two children.

West Auckland father jailed for abuse of children


Former hit-squad member Joe Mamasela intends pleading not guilty to murder charges and cites self-defence as grounds for allegedly shooting his landlord, the Protea Magistrate's Court heard on Friday.


Pakistan fired its national security adviser amid tensions with India over the Mumbai attacks, a sign of strain on the weak civilian administration as it responds to growing pressure to track down and punish the alleged masterminds.

Pakistan fires national security adviser


Dell is expanding its XPS laptop range with the XPS 14 and XPS 15, providing portability, long battery life, and high performance in new screen sizes.


Thai troops are cutting off supplies to red-shirt protesters in Bangkok, as a government planned curfew is called off as fighting raged in two areas of the city raising the risk of broader civil conflict.


Pippa Middleton stole the show at another wedding yesterday ...with a berry-like hat on her head.

Pippa Middleton steals the show at another wedding


It's official, fans can't get enough Captain Marvel -- so much so that both Captain Marvel #1 AND Avenging Spider-Man #9 have sold out!


Today, the government of Latvia agreed that the minimum monthly wage will remain at LVL 200 in 2013.

Government: minimum wage to remain at LVL 200 in 2013


Fife Police have seized more than £10,000 of heroin in Inverkeithing after an anonymous tip off from a local resident.

Fife Police seize more than £10,000 of heroin in Inverkeithing.


Kyle Richards suffered post traumatic stress disorder because of a RHOBH fight with Kim, she reveals tonight.

Kyle Richards suffered post traumatic stress disorder from RHOBH fight


Man shot dead at shopping centre Updated: 23:16, Sunday February 3, 2013 A man has died in hospital after he was shot at a shopping centre in Adelaide's north, police say.


Mitel has strengthen ed its North American channel programme with a series of initiatives.

Mitel strengthens North American channel programme


Reed Smith LLP - Reed Smith Launches ReACTS Blog Reed Smith is pleased to announce its newest blog, ReACTS.

Reed Smith LLP > Reed Smith Launches ReACTS blog


Greg Rusedski has confirmed he is to come out of retirement and has applied for wildcard entries to ATP events and sought a return to Britain's Davis Cup team.


A Bangladeshi worker was killed at a Downtown MRT Line construction site near Botanic Gardens yesterday morning after a concrete slab fell on him.

Bangladeshi worker killed after concrete slab falls on him


AMD extended the value and lifespan of its heralded Dragon platform technology today with five new additions to its AMD Phenom II processor family, including the industry's only 45nm triple-core processors and three new AMD Phenom II quad-core processors.These AMD Phenom II processors deliver choice and lay the foundation for memory transition; they fit in either AM2+ or AM3 sockets and support DDR2 or next generation DDR3 memory technology.AMD continues to enhance the Dragon platform technology value to OEM and channel partners as well as Do-It-Yourself consumers who build and customize their own PCs.


South Sudan restarted oil production Saturday, ending a bitter 15-month row with former civil war foe Sudan and marking a major breakthrough in relations after bloody border clashes last year.


Juan Angel Guerra's home is set to be auctioned outside the Willacy County Courthouse today, according to a notice at the courthouse.


KATIE Holmes is going back to work for the first time since she announced her split from Tom Cruise.


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira said Wednesday that Pakistan looks forward to working with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as a full member to steer the region towards more prosperous and for a secure future.

Pakistan looks forward to working with the SCO as a full member:


House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan will be in the Quad-Cities later this month to raise money for US Rep. Bobby Schilling, R-Ill.


IBERDROLA RENOVABLES has begun opening seven wind farms in France, which amount to a total of 59.5 megawatts of power.

IBERDROLA RENOVABLES opens seven wind farms in France


In a close end-of-game scenario, who takes the last shot for the Miami Heat?


A top UN official accused the United States of committing inhuman ``atrocities'' in Iraq and Afghanistan during a speech Wednesday to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Top UN official accuses US of inhuman 'atrocities' in Iraq, Afghanistan


But Cormier wants to fight on the card, and still wants to fight Frank Mir.

Daniel Cormier still wants to fight Frank Mir


Algico workers as they protested yesterday along the sidewalk at St Vincent Street in Port-of-Spain.


The RMT said its rail signalling staff at the West of Scotland Signalling Centre will be striking again for 24 hours.


New Zealand Maoris are planning to send a delegation to Fiji, where the military regime is governing under emergency powers, to offer support to the indigenous population whom they regard as ancestral brothers.

New Zealand Maoris plan delegation to Fiji


Oil rose a dollar to above $64 a barrel on Monday, reaching its highest level in almost two weeks, as equities firmed and the dollar fell on expectations of a global economic recovery.


``They were going to die anyway'' is the defense that is being used by William Melchert-Dinkel, a 48-year-old nurse from Minnesota, who is on trial for two counts of aiding suicide.


Webb Simpson defeated Chez Reavie in a playoff to win the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston.

Webb Simpson wins the Deutsche Bank Championship


Pakistan police have identified the main attacker of 14-year-old teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai.

Pakistan police identify the main attacker of Malala yousafzai


Yes benchmark indices are oversold, they were oversold yesterday also as we all know markets can continue to remain oversold for a long period of time.


``The Indian market is expected to open gap down following negative closing and openings in the global and Asian markets. The Sensex has supports at 16,960 and 16,800 and resistances at 17,150 and 17,270. The Nifty has supports at 5,060 and 4,960 and resistances at 5,100 and 5,150, ``said stock broker ICICI Securities while commenting on the market outlook.

Sensex has supports at 16,960 and 16,800:


The third-generation Kia Cerato has been launched in Australia with a $19,990 starting price as the South Korean brand targets greater penetration into Australia's small car segment.


One of Britain's best-known horror stars, Ingrid Pitt, died on Tuesday at the age of 73.

Veteran horror actress, Ingrid Pitt, dies


Tesla Motors shares soared for the second consecutive day, after it began trading on the NASDAQ yesterday.

TSLA soars on the second consecutive day


Veteran Akali leader and former Samana MLA Gurdev Singh Grewal died today at Patiala after prolonged illness, his family members said here.


Goldman Sachs upgraded Novo Nordisk from Neutral to Buy with a 740 Dkr price target, representing upside of 21%.

Goldman Sachs upgrades Novo Nordisk (nvo) to Buy


Andrew Stroud could be racing towards his tenth NZ Superbike title this weekend after a superb performance at Hampton Downs last weekend has put him back in winning contention.


Selena Gomez has a surprise pregnancy to reveal.


Former captain Pakistan cricket team Shahid Afridi will leave for London Wednesday to represent Hampshire in the English Twenty20 event, Geo News reported.


It's D day for ace actor Dileep in Mollywood.


Little League baseball teams are now forming to play in the Harrison County League.


Savings accounts have become much more reliant on the use of bonuses to inflate their headline rates, according to research from Investec Private Bank.

Savings accounts become more reliant on bonuses


King Ferry Winery will hold an open house Saturday with music and a chicken barbecue.


The President of India on Saturday appointed Janki Ballabh Patnaik, Dr. Kamla, and Dr. DY.Patil as the new Governors of Assam, Gujarat and Tripura respectively.

President appoints Governors for Assam, Gujarat, Tripura


Rumors have floated around claiming that Verizon Wireless may carry an upcoming Android powered smartphone, the HTC Incredible, but the carrier hasn't confirmed it yet.

Verizon Wireless to carry Android powered HTC Incredible?


Dutch hedge funds gained an average 0.41 per cent in July, as measured by the Finles/IEX Dutch hedge fund index.

Dutch hedge funds gain 0.41 per cent in July


THIRTEEN colleges in the north east are to get extra government funding to train people, unemployed for more than six months, to help them back into work.

College to get extra funding to train unemployed


Football fans will enjoy NFL live streaming video free of charge for week 5 on Sunday.


Western officials are increasingly turning to new strategies in an effort to stabilise Afghanistan and defeat the insurgency here, according to US and Afghan officials.

New strategies in an effort to stabilise Afghanistan


A woman was charged in a check fraud case at several Vienna spas, including Lofty Salon.


Predators forward Niclas Bergfors cleared waivers on Wednesday and is headed to the American Hockey League.


A newspaper office in Hastings is to be used as a polling station after a hotel where voting was supposed to be taking place closed unexpectedly.

Newspaper office used as polling station


POLICE seized a number of suspected cannabis plants from a house in the Whitewell area at the weekend.


a DONCASTER MP is calling for an end to police spending cuts after new figures revealed there are 89 fewer officers today than there were in September.

MP calling for end to police spending cuts


Through government and business partnerships in San Bernardino County, training programs are helping reduce the number of people on welfare, develop their skills and stimulate businesses growth in spite of a tough economy.

Government and business partnerships in San Bernardino County, and training programs are helping reduce the number of people on welfare


Three DeRidder residents have been arrested by the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office on drug related charges.

Three DeRidder residents arrested on drug charges


Bottles fly at Sydney suburban parties Several people are injured after a fight at a Lebanese restaurant in Sydney's inner-west overnight.


DineEquity Inc. swung to a fourth-quarter profit over a year-earlier period hampered by heavy debt-extinguishment costs, masking a double-digit slump in revenue.


Alternative rock band 30 Seconds to Mars and hip hop singer-songwriter Cee Lo Green will perform at West Virginia University April 26 at the Coliseum.


Chinese steel company executives have been jailed for leaking sensitive information to Stern Hu and other Rio Tinto staff.

Executives jailed for leaking to Stern Hu


A man has been charged over a hunting accident in the Ruahine Ranges a month ago.


Balli Steel reports that the BRIC countries are the driving force in the global steel market, thriving whilst more established markets and newer emerging economies struggle.

Balli steel reports BRIC countries driving global steel market


Women take part in a protest outside the Houses of Parliament in London, after a court ruling decided Chagos Islanders are not allowed to return to their homeland, Wednesday Oct. 22, 2008.


India expressed ``dismay'' over new incidents of attacks against Indians in Australia with External Affairs Minister SM Krishna once again expected to raise the issue with his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith on the margins of a conference in London.

India dismayed over new attacks in Australia


Chris Brown recently performed at a post-BET Awards 10 party doing an emotionally-backed Michael Jackson tribute.

Chris Brown does Michael Jackson tribute


A Plant City truck driver died in a crash on Interstate 75 near Micanopy on Tuesday morning.

Truck driver dies in crash on Interstate 75


The US military says an American soldier has died in a non-hostile incident in central Iraq.

Soldier dies in non-hostile incident in Iraq


The Sultanate represented by the Regional Municipalities and Water Resources Ministry is currently taking part in the training workshop in the urban strategies for disasters reduction, currently being held in the State of Kuwait and lasts till June 16 th .

Sultanate takes part in workshop (urban strategies for disasters reduction)


Inter Milan centre-back Walter Samuel could miss the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with a torn cruciate knee ligament today.


Federal Law Minister Babar Awan has stated that politics within an institution cannot be allowed adding it is needed that the democratic norms must be strengthened in the country.


Families across Utah are celebrating Father's Day in their own unique way, but many took advantage of the great outdoors to spend quality time together.


Indian Foreign Secretary Mrs. Nirupama Rao says Sri Lanka has entered into the path of development following the defeat of terrorism.

India says that Sri Lanka has entered into the path of development.


BILLINGS, Mont. The Billings City Council has approved a $135,000 settlement in a gender discrimination case filed by three female police officers.


It took four rounds for the expected order to establish itself, but round five saw the early leaders barely survive scares.


Greetings card retailer Card Factory has added six stores to its portfolio, bringing its count to 486.


A Missouri lawmaker is seeking to block a recommended pay raise for judges.

Lawmaker seeks to block pay raises for judges


A man died Monday after being stunned with a Taser by Ontario Provincial Police officers, who said he had been combative and disturbing others.


Today's celebrity pictures include Cat Deeley in a cap-sleeved sequinned gown at the 2013 Critics' Choice Television Awards, along with 'Best Actor' winner Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston and glamorous TV presenter Maria Menounos in a Marchesa gown.


The average Canadian is in denial about the impact of air pollution on human health, assuming that it is either a long-term threat or a risk factor for vulnerable parts of the population, says a newly released federal report.

Canadians are in denial on impact of air pollution


Briton survives five days in N. Zealand wilderness James Esbester, 30, went missing last Thursday in the South Island's rugged Kahurangi National Park after becoming disorientated while climbing a hill on a trek he intended to last only half a day.


Swiss authorities are investigating a prominent Miami businessman accused of defrauding lenders who lost $220 million.

Swiss investigate Miami businessman accused of defrauding lenders


With their dramatic 31-30 victory over Iowa on Saturday, the Wisconsin football team is now ranked in the top 10 in all three major rankings.

Wisconsin football team ranked in top 10 in all three major rankings


IFG Group's operating profits fell to €4.4m in the year to the end of December - down from €9.0m last time.


Alfa, the mobile operator, announces that it has introduced a new edition of Alfa recharge cards, a combination of 4 recharge cards in just one package.

Alfa introduces new edition of recharge cards


BRADLEY Cooper used to do ``stupid'' things when he was growing up in a bid to find some ``self-worth''.


Contract phones & pay as you go phones are found to be very prolific in catering numerous services along with enormous free gifts.


A rocket launched from an Alaska island is carrying an experimental Navy communications satellite designed for safer combat communications.

Rocket launches from Alaska with Navy satellite


Servo2Go announced the Pittman series GM8000 brush-commutated DC gearmotors, which feature 11-slot skewed armatures to minimise magnetic cogging.

Servo2Go announces the Pittman series GM8000


Verizon Wireless announced that they have sold more than a million CDMA iPhone 4 handsets during its first few weeks of hitting the market, according to research and measurement firm comScore.

Verizon Wireless sold more than a million iphones


Simon Mills, who has been married for ten years, reveals what men really think about women's obsession with wedding rings...

What men really think about women and wedding rings


During a recent interview, Liam Gallagher hinted that he may play some Oasis songs with Beady Eye in the near future.

Liam Gallagher hints of playing Oasis songs with Beady Eye


The Orlando Magic have waived guard Gilbert Arenas and designated him as the team's amnesty player, President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Otis Smith announced today.


A large group of Ethiopians protested outside of Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center Sunday as hundreds gathered inside to discuss the country's future.


Two men have died in a truck explosion near the Orangeburg County town of Norway.


We fought the record flood flood of the Red River--now we need leaders.

We fought the flood - now we need leaders


Chambers set a new European 60m record at the European indoor championships on Saturday when he won his semi-final in a time of 6.42sec.


Northern Rock could be in a position to repay most its loan from the Bank of England by early next year.

Could Northern Rock repay its loan in a year?


The news comes in a tweet from Variety's Justin Kroll which states, ``Kevin Costner has had to pass on Django Unchained due to scheduling conflicts.''


Kenyan tea production fell to the lowest since 2004 during the first nine months of the year as a drought hindered growth, the Kenya Tea Board said.


AM Best Co. has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating of A++ and issuer credit ratings of ``aa+'' of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and its life/health subsidiaries.

AM Best revises outlook to stable and affirms ratings of Massachusetts Mutual life insurance company and its subsidiaries


President Barack Obama, eager to harness and redirect voter anger over bank bailouts, is ramping up his war on Wall Street Thursday by pushing tougher regulation of big banks.

Obama pushing for tough regulation of big banks


The National Bank of Kenya pretax profit rose 72 per cent for the year ended December 2007 to Sh1.6 billion from Sh934 million recorded in 2006.


Shrek cut the ribbon on the new Fox Theatre box office with Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Mama Bear and Gingy nearby.

Shrek cuts the ribbon on new Fox Theatre box office


Harry will be withdrawn ``immediately'' from Afghanistan after a news blackout on his front line deployment was broken, Britain's Ministry of Defence has said.

Prince Harry to be withdrawn from Afghanistan: Ministry


Zoom Airlines has appointed PKF, the accountancy and business advisory company, as administrators in the UK following the suspension of operations last week.


Federal Minister for Water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar has said that WAPDA is not being privatized, adding that the demonstrations are being staged on perceptions.


Saudi Arabia has set up a ministerial committee to consider allowing women's sports clubs, al-Watan daily newspaper reported on Saturday, despite opposition from conservatives.

Saudi Arabia to consider allowing women's sports clubs


New Delhi, March 28 Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will visit eight places of prayer and worship in the national capital Tuesday to pray for peace in India.


US actress Hilary Duff and Canadian ice hockey player Mike Comrie wed Saturday at a luxury resort in Santa Barbara, California, OK! magazine reported.


Yesterday, Gov. Pat Quinn called for employers in Illinois to hire 100,000 veterans by 2020.

Quinn calls on employers to hire 100,000 veterans by 2020


Singapore Airlines is to increase its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after 17 March 2011, as a result of the continued escalation in the price of jet fuel.

Singapore Airlines to increase fuel surcharge


Amazon has announced ``Kindle for PC,'' the free application that lets readers around the world enjoy Kindle books on their personal computers.


Multiplatform video-workflow solutions provider iStreamPlanet announced a partnership with Ooyala to provide multiscreen, live linear streaming services for content owners, aggregators and distributors.

IStreamPlanet announces partnership with Ooyala


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,685.53 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Thursday, down 109.71 points or 1.62 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,685.53, down 109.71 points


Kylie Minogue has been reinvented as a Greek goddess, as she announced details of her return with a new album today.

Kylie Minogue reinvented as Greek goddess


A special Municipality of Bluewater council meeting was adjourned due to lack of quorum March 31 after four councillors walked out.

Bluewater meeting adjourned after four councillors walk out


Bristol Palin bought a five-bedroom house in a development called Cobblestone Farms, in Maricopa, Ariz., a suburb of Pinal County.


Pierce The Veil have revealed in a new interview they will start writing their new album following the band's current ``Collide With The Sky'' fall headline tour.

Pierce the Veil to start writing new album


Michelle Wie has confirmed she will play in the women's British Open.


Highway 88 is shut down in the stormy Sierra, while trucks and buses are prohibited along a stretch of Highway 50 in the high country, authorities said.


Fire officials said a lightning strike sparked a house fire late Wednesday night in Franklin County.


Lidless manholes in many areas of Rawalpindi are posing a serious threat to the lives of citizens, as authorities concerned seem least interested in covering them.

Lidless manholes posing threat to citizens


LIFESAVERS want a watchtower at Cottesloe Beach and the proposal was discussed during shark attack-prevention talks with Premier Colin Barnett.


Coach Brian Kelly confirmed on Monday that he will meet with Notre Dame officials about their open job, leaving fourth-ranked Cincinnati with a lot of uncertainty heading into its first Sugar Bowl appearance.


First she had gotten a tattoo of ``Just breathe'' under her boob and then it was a tattoo on her finger, then an ear tat of the word ``love'' and now she has gotten a new rib tattoo!


The Dixie State College baseball team escaped without serious injury after its charter bus collided with a snowplow early Sunday.

Dixie State College team bus collides with snowplow


MetLife Inc. said it would stop originating forward residential mortgages Tuesday, the latest move to avoid increased regulatory scrutiny and stay focused on its core operations.

MetLife to stop originating forward residential mortgages


A 20-year-old caregiver is accused of stealing 57 checks from a elderly patient at a Thibodaux retirement community and applying for a credit card in the patient's name.

Caregiver accused of stealing from elderly patient


Kid Rock hoists the Stanley Cup onstage at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, July 31, 2010.

Kid Rock hoists Stanley Cup onstage in Chicago


Ann Curry said goodbye to the Today show Thursday morning, tearfully telling viewers, ``For all of you who saw me as a groundbreaker, I'm sorry I couldn't carry the ball over the finish line, but man I did try.''

Ann Curry says goodbye to the Today show


The Chicago Blackhawks have won the Stanley Cup, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime in Game 6 for their first championship since 1961.


The UK's leading fancy dress retailer All Fancy Dress has responded to popular consumer demand by releasing its new Shaun the Sheep costume line to the masses.

All fancy dress responds to popular demand with new Shaun the Sheep costume line


European aerospace giant EADS has reported a 2009 net loss of 763 million euros because of provisions to cover cost over-runs on the much-vaunted military transport aircraft and on the A380 superjumbo.

EADS reports 2009 loss of 763 million euros


A US Secret Service agent who had been under investigation was found dead in an apparent suicide, a law enforcement source says.


KABUL, Afghanistan An Afghan governor says militants wearing vests packed with explosives tried to storm a main US base in eastern Afghanistan.

Militants try to storm US base in Afghanistan


Highlanders captain Andrew Hore will return to the starting line up for his side's must win encounter with the Queensland Reds tonight.


Nissan Motor Company has announced it will introduce its new ultra-low precious metal catalyst on the catalytic converter of the new Cube on November 19 in Japan.

Nissan to introduce ultra-low precious metal catalyst


Manchester United moved back to the top of English soccer's Premier League with a 3-1 home win over Tottenham.

Manchester United moves back to top of Premier League


Rite Aid Corporation said today that it will release financial results for its First Quarter, which ended May 31, 2008, on Thursday, June 26, 2008.


Police in Anadarko, Okla. were looking for leads Monday after a pastor was found dead in a small church had no congregation.

Police look for leads after pastor found dead in church


An early Sunday morning crash on US 31W near West Point killed three and critically injured another, and police believe several factors may have contributed to the crash.

Crash kills three, critically injures another


US is close to developing a hypersonic bomber able to reach any target on the globe in under an hour.

US close to developing hypersonic bombers


A South Korea-operated, Singapore-owned oil tanker has been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean.

South Korea tanker hijacked by Somali pirates


Former president Nelson Mandela was not spared in the swathe of revelations emerging from thousands of leaked US diplomatic cables, reports said on Monday.

Mandela not spared in wikileaks revelations


Canmore's Devon Kershaw skied to his secondstraight bronze medal in a skate-ski sprint at the cross-country World Cup in Moscow on Thursday.


A Brighton man accused of attacking a teenager while she was in the shower pleaded guilty to burglary in court Thursday.


Chairman Semi Koroilavesau said for the period 1st January to 30th June 2008, FPCL achieved an increase in profit, after tax, of approximately 1.6 million dollars over the corresponding period of 2007.


The owner of Alton Towers and Legoland has signalled its rollercoaster ride to a London listing could come to an end in 2014, the date now inked in for a float.

Owner of Alton Towers signals rollercoaster ride to London listing could come to an end in 2014


Jon Huntsman announced on Monday that he was quitting the Republican presidential race after months of campaigning failed to win him much support within his party's increasingly right-wing ranks.


Sen. Norm Coleman gained 66 votes in Becker County as the recount in the US Senate race came to a conclusion Wednesday morning.


Registrations are now being accepted for Block 3 of adult education courses being offered by Rainbow District School Board from Jan. 6 to Feb. 24, 2010.

Registrations being accepted for adult Education courses


Del Schlesinger and the former Arlene Pierce of Sublette celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Feb. 20.

Schlesingers celebrate 70th wedding anniversary


As stock markets tumble in the US and around the globe, public employee pension funds face a sharp drop in asset value that could squeeze government budgets and possibly taxpayers.

Public employee pension funds face sharp drop


Former first lady Barbara Bush was recovering Thursday following 2 1/2-hour heart surgery to replace her aortic valve, hospital officials said.Family spokesman Jim McGrath said Mrs. Bush was up and talking Wednesday night in intensive care only hours after undergoing the procedure at The Methodist Hospital.Hospital spokeswoman Gale Smith said there was no change in her condition Thursday morning.

Barbara Bush recovering after heart surgery


LAS VEGAS -Jodie Meeks scored a game high of 37 points along with six rebounds and four steals to lead Kentucky over Kansas State 74-72 in the third round of the Las Vegas Invitational Friday night.

Meeks scores 37 points to lead Kentucky over Kansas State 74-72 at Las Vegas Invitational


PARLIAMENT will petition the UN today to investigate the ``abuse'' of running sensation Caster Semenya's human rights by the International Association of Athletics Federations.


The San Diego Chargers have signed rookie fifth-round nose guard Cam Thomas to a four-year, $1.98 million contract that includes a signing bonus just over $191,000, according to a league source.

Chargers sign Cam Thomas to $1.98 million contract


The Iranian oil ministry on Wednesday denied state media report on European Union oil stop.

Iran oil ministry denies state media report on eu oil stop


Wholesale prices in the US rose less than forecast in January as food and energy costs dropped, a sign inflation pressures may remain subdued.

Wholesale prices in US rose less than forecast in January


The Associated Press has learned that the United Mine Workers of America will endorse Barack Obama for president.

Source United Mine Workers to endorse Obama


Fans lined up before the break of dawn for the Lady Gaga concert Sunday night at the Consol Energy Center.

Fans line up before dawn for Lady Gaga concert at Consol Energy Center


Dadeland Mall will be adding four national retailers this summer to its list of more than 185 stores.


POLICE investigating car key burglaries in Bromsgrove and Redditch have reiterated a call for people to be vigilant and ensure their homes are secure overnight.

Police investigate car key burglaries in Bromsgrove and Redditch


Hamburg, July 11 Barcelona and France forward Thierry Henry is set to move to major league soccer club Red Bull New York, news reports said Sunday.


CHINA lacks the moral authority, including over the question of Tibet, to be a true superpower, the Dalai Lama said on Thursday during a European tour that has angered Beijing.


Country superstar George Strait is taking a swing at another of his passions: golf.

George Strait takes another swing at golf


Regulars at the post office in Palm Beach Gardens consider what life would be like without mail.

Regulars at post office consider life without mail


A special panel with representatives from major political parties, including the Maoists, will monitor Nepal's stalled peace process after the exit of the UN agency UNMIN this month.

Special panel to monitor Nepal peace process after UNMIN:


The Cook Islands finance minister Sir Terepai Maoate, has set up a committee to draw up a rescue package for the country's shrinking offshore industry.

Cook Islands finance minister sets up committee to rescue country's offshore industry


Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith has been suspended for 5 games for elbowing Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin.


Yet another doomed spacecraft is set to fall back to Earth in the near future.

Another doomed spacecraft set to fall back to Earth


He is the 14th player to commit to the Vols for the 2009 signing class.


THE WA business community has emphatically backed daylight saving after two summers of a three-year trial.

WA business community backs daylight saving


Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., which has identified international expansion as one of its key growth strategies, will launch Food Network in Europe, Africa and the Middle East through a joint venture with Chello Zone.

Scripps Networks Interactive to launch Food Network in Europe, Africa and Middle East


Brent Celek fully practiced for the second straight day Thursday, according to the Eagles' official website.


THE Black Management Forum did not want to be drawn into commenting yesterday on divisions within the ANC, but one of its former presidents said South Africa needed a strong black opposition party.


Congressman Ron Paul, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, trounced former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman in the New Hampshire Primary, according to a CNN projection.

Ron Paul trounces Jon Huntsman in the New Hampshire Primary


Police are appealing to the community for information after a woman was indecently assaulted at a music festival in Sydney's Centennial Park yesterday.


Ya Jaane Na', says uncle Aamir Khan is not his mentor.


Asian benchmark 180-centistoke fuel oil rose the most in four months, tracking higher crude oil costs, after Singapore inventories fell from the highest level in three weeks.

Asia fuel oil rises most in four months on crude:


Kathleen Kane made history on Tuesday by becoming Pennsylvania's first woman Atty.


Microsoft has released Silverlight 3 in Australia, adding codec support for H.264 video, AAC audio and MPEG-4 content and a few other enhancements such as out-of-browser support to allow Web applications to work on the desktop.

Microsoft releases Silverlight 3 in Australia


Bad credit lenders may be one of the main reasons we are in this financial crisis, but they could help many Americans get a home loan.

Bad credit lenders - can they help you get a home loan?


Asian stocks inched higher today after a financial sector-driven rally pushed them to one-month highs this week, while US Treasuries edged up on speculation the Federal Reserve may take the unorthodox step of buying government debt to push down interest rates.


Florida Gov. Charlie Crist says ``It's pretty ugly.''


After Infosys, Wipro is also planning on hiring more US workers on hope that American employees will help the Indian company win deals from the world's third largest economy and its federal government.

After Infosys, Wipro plans to hire US workers


If you're wondering how debt consolidation works, this article will help to explain it.


The San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers tonight, 3-1 in Game 5 to win the World Series.


Ben Bernanke pledged to help restore financial markets to health on Tuesday, saying the Federal Reserve would continue to make this a ``top priority.''


Professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced that it will recruit 1200 graduates over the next year and create 800 new jobs as it seeks to enhance the services and value it offers to client.

PricewaterhouseCoopers to recruit 1200 graduates


Pau Gasol won't pinpoint return LAKERS FYI Discomfort from foot injury is said to be normal.


It has been reported that rapper Big Sean will not be charged with sexual assault involving an underage girl, which occurred back in August.

Big Sean not being charged with sexual assault


He talked about his fake Twitter marriage with Nicki Minaj, and he says he would marry her in real life.


Pro wrestlers Matt Hardy and Reby Sky announced their engagement via social media on Monday.

Matt Hardy and Reby Sky announce their engagement


SIMON MIGNOLET last night pledged his future to Sunderland after his agent had claimed the keeper may have to quit the club to boost his international prospects.

Simon MIGNOLET pledges his future to Sunderland


Katy Perry has insisted that she will 'always love' Rihanna.


France is temporarily relaxing its capital gains tax rules.


Celgene Corp., the maker of blood cancer drugs, agreed to buy Abraxis BioScience Inc. for $2.9 billion in cash and stock to acquire a breast-tumor medicine.

Celgene to buy Abraxis BioScience for $2.9 billion


Turkish warplanes attacked several Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq on Thursday, Turkey's military said.

Turkish warplanes attack Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq


Malcolm Webster has been found guilty at Glasgow's High Court for murdering his first wife and attempting to murder his second wife in an attempt to get his hands on the life insurance money.

Malcolm Webster guilty of murdering first wife and attempting to murder second


The Girls Club recently gathered to celebrate 65 years of friendship.

Girls Club celebrates 65 years of friendship


Washington, DC, September 23, 2010 --- Advocacy Group Inc launched a new website highlighting its unique suite of services and hands-on approach to issue and advocacy campaigns.


Samir Nasri got Arsenal back in the groove as the French midfielder scored twice to give the Gunners a much-needed 2-1 win against Manchester United on Saturday.

Samir Nasri gets Arsenal back in the groove


Anna Massey, who was a member of an acting dynasty, playing roles that ranged from lonely spinsters to Margaret Thatcher, has died at 73, her agent, Pippa Markham says.


Suzuki unveiled a new Bandit 650 range at the Milan Show this week, with both the 650 and 650SA models receiving styling and practical updates, that bring a new sharp and dynamic look to the 2009 middleweight class.


The number of registrations of new motor vehicles for passengers rose 26.4%, in the first 9 months this year, read data from the National Statistics Institute.

Number of registrations of new motor vehicles rises 26.4%, in first 9 months


A mobile recording studio called the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is coming to Detroit.

John Lennon Educational Tour bus coming to Detroit


Disbursement of donations to Newtown postponed Connecticut's attorney general is getting involved in the decision over how to spend money sent to Newtown in the wake of December's shootings at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.


France took revenge against Ireland, winning the second match 1-0.


The Canadian auto industry is worth fighting for and more needs to be done to help it, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said on Monday.


Yahoo will lay off about 600 employees, mostly in the company's product group, said spokesperson Kim Rubey.


SUNDERLAND continue to make heavy weather of any Premier League progress, despite having the cards stacked in their favour.

Sunderland make heavy weather of progress


Cairn India has target of Rs 345, says Rajesh Jain, Independent Market Strategist.


Boyd Gaming Corp. said Monday it has amended a bank credit agreement to give it more flexibility, in part to pursue acquisition opportunities.


A FIRE at an electrical sub-station in Petersfield caused a power cut for about half an hour on Sunday afternoon.


Ex-CIA chief Andrew Warren has finally admitted that he sexually abused a woman after drugging her.

Ex-cia chief Andrew Warren admits that he sexually abused woman


President Yoweri Museveni has said that Uganda will not tolerate the promotion of homosexuality and warned pro-gay activists against such activities.

Uganda will not tolerate promotion of homosexuality


In a highly unusual legal step, a federal judge ordered the government to grant an attorney a security clearance so he can represent a disgruntled former narcotics officer.


Shrewsbury Town boss Graham Turner has won the League Two manager of the month award for February and dedicated it to his players for their performances.

Shrewsbury's Graham Turner wins manager of month award


Really Simple Systems has added drip marketing capabilities to its Marketing module within its online, Web, and small business CRM systems.

Really Simple systems adds drip marketing capabilities


The epic saga that is The Downfall of Justin Bieber continued last night in London, where he was almost two hours late to a concert at the O2 Arena, forcing his bleary-eyed young fans to stay up past their bedtime on a school night.

Justin Bieber late to concert, forcing fans to stay up past their bedtime


Openet, a provider of Transactional Intelligence, has entered into a joint partnership with Sandvine, a provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for cable, DSL, FTTx, fixed wireless and mobile operators, to bring a network policy control and charging solution to broadband and wireless network providers across the globe.

Openet enters into partnership with Sandvine


Energy holding company NiSource Inc. said Tuesday that it will sell up to $400 million in stock at a price to be determined later and subject to adjustment.

NiSource says it will sell up to $400 million in stock


Eastern Mini offers mini cars for sale in the United Kingdom and customers can browse through the website of Eastern Mini and choose the product of their choice.

Eastern Mini offers Mini cars for sales in the United Kingdom


Hurricane Isaac has reportedly claimed its first life as a tow truck driver in Picayune, Mississippi tried to remove debris from the road and was struck by a falling tree.

Hurricane Isaac claims first life in Mississippi