Fred Meijer, the founder of the Meijer Corporation, reportedly has died of a brain hemorrhage.


LOUISVILLE -Publicly traded Fusion-io Inc. acquired data-storage appliance firm NexGen Storage Inc. in Louisville for $119 million, the two companies announced Wednesday.


UK stocks retreated, led by declines in basic-resource shares, after China's central bank unexpectedly raised one-year lending and deposit rates by 25 basis points.


Former Parma and Borussia Dortmund boss Nevio Scala has revealed he has applied for the Scotland job.


A 31-year-old Manchester man is facing 129 charges involving the sexual assault of children.

Manchester man facing 129 charges involving assault of child


Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller claims the best team did not win the Champions League final on Saturday after Chelsea prevailed on penalties at the Allianz Arena to lift their first-ever European Cup.


Today the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan chaired the Government session.


FABIO Capello has laid down the law to England's stars after warning that not even new captain John Terry is untouchable.


Scientists have found that anxiety, depression, and insomnia are genetically linked.


Several political parties and NGO's have called for immediate action to be taken against Teleni.


A San Francisco jury found home-run king Barry Bonds guilty on one charge of obstruction of justice.

Jury finds slugger Barry Bonds guilty of obstruction of justice


Western Goldfields Inc. is pleased to announce its 2009 first quarter production for the Mesquite Mine and the status of the New Gold Business Combination.

Western Goldfields announces first quarter production and status of the New Gold Business combinatio


``Pakistan will welcome the resumption of the composite dialogue because we are for a meaningful engagement with India'', Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit told a weekly news briefing, responding to a question on whether the two countries are on the verge of reviving their peace process.

Will welcome resumption of composite dialogue:


``Punjab will become an e-panchayat state till the end of this year by putting all the data of panchayats on the website of our department,'' Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra said here on Sunday.


A London woman has joined a class-action lawsuit against Toyota, claiming her car sped up and smashed through her garage door and into her home.

London woman joins lawsuit against Toyota


South African power utility Eskom said on Friday it would abide by a court decision that compels it to release information on its pricing agreements with resources group BHP Billiton.


A driver was taken to hospital after he crashed into a tree near Highway 400 and Sheppard Avenue on Aug. 26, 2012.

Driver in hospital after crashing into a tree


Sunderland boss Paolo di Canio has been urged to sell his fringe players to boost his summer transfer kitty.

Sunderland boss Di Canio urged to sell fringe players


Morgan Stanley raised its 2011 and 2012 EPS estimates for CBS Corp. and maintained its overweight rating and $33 price target.

Morgan Stanley raised its 2011, 2012 EPS estimates for CBS Corp.


Scotland has recalled prop Euan Murray in one of two changes for Saturday's Six Nations rugby meeting with Italy.


Travis Wright faced just nine batters in 1 2-3 innings to help Rice beat Texas in a 7-4 win on Tuesday night.


27 April 2012 The Department of Home Affairs on Thursday said the new smart card ID will cost South Africans the same amount as an ID book.


A Peachtree City woman died after falling down the basement stairs inside her home on Saturday.

Woman dies after falling down basement stairs


The Australian Booksellers Association has announced that two new awards will be presented at the 2011 ABA conference, to be held in Melbourne on 24 and 25 July.

New awards to be presented at ABA conference


Baldor has launched a family of frequency inverter drives for AC motors that have ``the ability to reduce total cost of ownership substantially for common process automation equipment,'' it said.


James Tredwell and Luke Wright kept England alive at the World Cup after another dramatic finish, helping their team to an 18-run win after the West Indies lost their last four wickets for four runs in Thursday's Group B match.

Tredwell, Wright keep England alive at World Cup


Insurance group Aegon saw net profit halve in the second half after setting aside €265m in the second quarter in compensation for profiteering policies.


David Cameron has urged Russia and China today to join the world in ``tightening the noose'' around the Syrian regime as a UN-backed ceasefire appeared to be holding on Thursday morning.

David Cameron urges Russia and China to 'tighten the noose' around Syria


Former baseball star Manny Ramirez (stats) has pleaded not guilty to a domestic battery charge involving his wife.

Manny Ramirez pleads not guilty to domestic battery


The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would ensure that pharmacies could refuse to stock certain prescription drugs, such as emergency contraception.

Pharmacies could refuse to stock emergency contraception


Special Tribunal for Lebanon prosecutor Daniel Bellemare has hailed the confirmation of the court's indictment as a milestone and said that work is ongoing and additional indictments could be issued at any time.

Additional indictments could be issued at any time:


The government, raising cash to pay for the array of financial rescue packages, said Monday it plans to borrow $550 billion in the last three months of this year -- and that's just a down payment.


Defence Minister AK Antony called on veteran CPI-M leader VS Achuthanandan here today.


CuOro Resources Corp. is pleased to announce it has retained Accent Marketing GmbH to provide CuOro with investor relations services in Europe.

CuOro retains Accent Marketing to provide investor relations services in Europe


The stock market went into a decline, losing 9.17 points over the week, which market watchers termed as market correction.


In one of the most exciting races in the 29-year history of the Baltimore Metro Women's Cross Country Championships, Towson edged Johns Hopkins by one point to claim the team title and break JHU's three-year run at the top.


Jerry Buss, the long-time owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has died aged 80.


``India is definitely missing a genuine quick bowler,'' Akram wrote in his column for 'espnstar.com'.


Firefighters in Fleming County spent their Friday night battling a three alarm fire at a mulch company.

Firefighters battle three alarm fire at mulch company


With an eye on next year's Lok Sabha polls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati today laid the foundation stone of a slew of development projects worth about Rs 1000 crore for Varanasi and Kannauj.

Mayawati lays foundation stone of a slew of projects


Flood funding disappoints Qld premier Updated: 22:04, Thursday February 28, 2013 Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has accused the federal government of pork barrelling in western Sydney by unfairly favouring the region for flood-mitigation funding.


Four Asian central banks held interest rates steady on Thursday, pausing in the fight against inflation while they assess how much their economies may suffer from a slowdown in US and European growth.

Four Asian central banks hold interest rates steady


Tiger Woods clinched The Presidents Cup for the US team with the winning point over the Internationals in the singles of the team's match play event at Royal Melbourne on Sunday.

Tiger Woods clinches Presidents Cup for US


A strong earthquake struck Costa Rica on Thursday shaking buildings and causing minor damage in the capital.


Oil major BP has not ruled out withdrawing from Libya after security forces killed dozens of people during anti-government protests, Chief Executive Bob Dudley said on Monday.

BP has not ruled out withdrawing from Libya-Dudley


Citi Private Bank is looking to grow in Florida, particularly in its Palm Beach and Miami offices, said Mark Maller, head of Citi Private Bank in Florida.


Julius Malema is being ``muzzled'' because of his political ideas, his lawyer said during closing arguments in the hate speech case against the ANCYL president on Friday.


Friends and family of Thomas are appealing to anyone with information on her to come forward.


Nationals manager Davey Johnson told Amanda Comak of the Washington Times on Saturday that right-hander Chien-Ming Wang will pitch out of the bullpen when he's cleared to return from his badly-strained left hamstring.

Chien-Ming Wang will pitch out of the bullpen upon return


ELEVEN Men In Flight have suffered a major setback after the resignation of their midfielder, Celucolo 'Talos' Mmema, with the intention of rejoining Premier League returnees Moneni Pirates.

Eleven Men in Flight suffer major setback


Defiant Syrians chanting ``No more fear!'' held a march Monday after a deadly government crackdown failed to quash three days of massive protests in a southern city, an extraordinary outpouring in a country that brutally suppresses dissent.


A Chinese human rights activist has gone on trial in Beijing, nearly four months after her arrest in a widespread crackdown on dissent.


Auckland Reactor, New Zealand's Horse of the Year in 2009 and winner of nearly $1 million in 25 victories, is nearing the debut of his US racing career.


Albemarle Corporation , a leading specialty chemicals maker, announced today that it will increase its global prices for elemental bromine by $500/mt and all grades of hydrobromic acid by $250/mt.

Albemarle to increase price of elemental bromine and hydrobromic acid


Former India batsman Mohinder Amarnath is all set to become the national selector from North Zone, replacing Yashpal Sharma who has already completed his four-year term.

Amarnath set to become selector from North Zone


Bomb in south India city of Bangalore injures 16 A bomb planted on a motorcycle exploded Wednesday near the office of a political party in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, injuring at least 16 people, police said.


Like many other counties in northern Idaho, Fremont County declared a disaster today.


Nestle has seen annual profits rise to nearly $5bn despite rising sugar and cocoa prices.


Edison Mission Energy, a subsidiary of Edison Mission Group, announced that it has closed a $242 million financing for a portfolio of three contracted wind energy projects in two states representing 204 megawatts of generation capacity.

Edison Mission energy closes $242 million financing for three wind energy projects with 204-megawatt capacity


The Bulgarian Council of Ministers will hold their regular meeting for the day, the press office of the institution announced for FOCUS News Agency.

Council of Ministers to hold regular meeting


Biffy Clyro have thanked X Factor champ Matt Cardle for winning them thousands of new fans.

Biffy Clyro thank X Factor champ Matt Cardle


My technical work in Amazon continues to ``warn'' me that AMZN has unfinished business on the upside and that its pattern is ``missing'' another upleg into the 222-225 target zone, and possibly to 230-235, prior to the need for a larger, deeper corrective period.


At the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. won a unanimous decision over Matt Vanda in a rematch fought at a catch-weight between junior middleweight and middleweight.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. wins decision over Matt Vanda


A notorious timber smuggler, who was also allegedly involved in instigating stone-pelting, was arrested in Shopian district of south Kashmir, a senior police officer said today.


Michelle Bachelet says she's going back to Chile said Friday night that she is giving up the post and returning home, an announcement that comes amid widespread speculation she plans to run for president again this year.


UK chemical producer Johnson Matthey's announced it plans to start production in its domestic plant by end August.

Chemical producer Johnson Matthey to start production by end-August.


Beverly Hills mayor Jimmy Delshad said Thursday night detectives have determined ``Ronni Chasen was targeted.''


Freddy Garcia was released by the San Diego Padres on Sunday.


Campbell County supervisors and the Campbell County Utilities and Services Authority board took a tentative step toward creating a regional water authority Wednesday.

Campbell county takes steps toward regional water authority


US PRESIDENT Barack Obama will address a public event in Dublin city, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed in the Dáil.

Obama to address public event in Dublin city


Camtek has received a repeat order for its Falcon System from an OSAT supplier in Asia.


France President Nicolas Sarkozy heads to Japan with some nuclear experts to help in the Fukushima Nuclear plant crises following a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that flattened a wide area in northeastern Japan.

France President Sarkozy heads to Japan with nuclear experts


The TSX Venture Exchange closed Tuesday at 1,993.47, down 11.03 points.

Tsxv closed at 1,993.47, down 11.03 points


We just got word that North Korea has been invited to the US for nuclear talks, and a senior Korean diplomat is believed to be coming to New York to restart, as they are calling it, 'long-suspended talks' about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme.

North Korea invited US for nuclear talks


On Tuesday, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group officially launched the Bluetooth 3.0+High Speed specification, accompanied by rather tall claims about for the short-range wireless standard.

Bluetooth SIG officially launches Bluetooth 3.0+High speed specification


London, March 27 The BBC spends over 2,000 pounds a year on biscuits and 32,500 pounds on flowers for the reception area, a media report said Sunday.

BBC spends 2,000 pounds a year on biscuits


On Wednesday, October 17, 2012, Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season to through travel.


Roma kept the pressure on Inter Milan with a single-goal victory at Bari which keeps them within a point of the Serie A leaders.


Guilford County proclaimed a State of Emergency on Friday in response to damage caused by severe storms on Thursday night.

Guilford County proclaims State of Emergency


Drilling services and products provider Boart Longyear Ltd has refinanced bank debt with a facility for up to $US250 million.


Three people were either stabbed or threatened with a knife in Rapid City Wednesday afternoon.


Three sea-bottom seismographs are to be delivered to Azerbaijan from the United States in late December 2011 or early January 2012.

Three seismographs to be delivered to Azerbaijan from us


Joint statement of 14 readers published in Taraf as of March 22 reads, ``Armenians were massacred in Ottoman Empire in 1915 and conscience does not allow us to deny it. We condemn that injustice and share pain of our Armenian brothers. We protest against Erdogan's intention to use needy Armenians as hostages and consider his statement immoral.''

Armenians were massacred in Ottoman Empire:


Israel and the Palestinians will resume long-stalled direct peace talks in Washington early next month with the aim of reaching a settlement in a year's time.

Israel, Palestinians to resume peace talks


We built the weapon, which is capable of firing a live round, from blueprints available on the internet -- then smuggled it on to a packed Eurostar train.

Weapon capable of firing a live round smuggled on to packed Eurostar


Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods will meet Monday in an 18-hole playoff to decide the 108th US Open.

Mediate and Woods will meet Monday to decide the US Open


AT&T Inc. announced that it has added new frequency layers to 12 cell sites of the Sarasota-Bradenton wireless network in South Tampa, Florida to enhance mobile broadband service.


The clocks were wound back one hour this morning as daylight saving ended in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT and South Australia.

Clocks wound back as daylight saving ends


Malacañang on Saturday indicated it is still not keen on suggestions to reduce the value-added tax on fuel products in the wake of recent successive fuel price hikes.

Malacañang still not keen on suggestions to reduce VAT on fuel


The Coast Guard says several crushed cars fell from a barge into Commencement Bay at Tacoma after the barge started listing.


Sheikh Azzam said in a statement to Kuwait News Agency during a meeting with participants from Kuwait that ``the media played a significant and vital role in the formulation of enlightened awareness of the recipient.''

The media played a significant and vital role


Norway upset the heavily favored Austrians to win a World Cup ski jumping team event on Saturday.Anders Bardal cleared 139.0 meters in the final jump on the large hill to seal the victory with 997.3 points.

Norway upsets austria in World Cup team event


A Thai chef has set a record for dipping his hands in boiling hot cooking oil.

Chef sets record for dipping hands in boiling oil


With his win in the Rally Australia on Sunday, Hirvonen pulled within 15 points of the Frenchman.

Rally driver Mikko Hirvonen wins in Australia


Morris Dees, founder and chief trial counsel of the Southern Poverty Law Center, will address a newsmaker Luncheon at the National Press Club on Friday, July 10.

Morris Dees to address National Press Club


Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali on Monday said the fifth Prince of Arcot, the late Sir Ghulam Mohammed Ali Khan, had no sons.


A 21-year-old man was hospitalized Thursday with multiple stab wounds to his head, neck and arms following an apparent gang-related attack in Nestor, police said.

Man hospitalized with multiple stab wounds


Desperately in need of short term depth given injuries at receiver, the Bills have signed free agent Ruvell Martin.


Boys are hitting puberty an average year earlier than their fathers' generation, a study says.


Dhaka, Apr 25 Bangladesh plans to import 500 MW of electricity from India by 2012 in a bid to overcome the acute energy crisis in the country.

'B'desh to import 500 MW electricity from India'


After a Wednesday night results show that reader bobby_tee called ``possibly be the least suspenseful moment in recorded history,'' Paige Miles went home and America got its American Idol Top 10.


ECE of Hamburg, Germany, is taking over Allianz CenterManagement GmbH, with head offices in Stuttgart;


CSW welcomes the European Parliament's resolution of 8 July 2010 on North Korea which calls on the EU to support the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry into human rights violations in North Korea.

European Parliament calls on EU to support establishment of UN Commission of Inquiry on North Korea


Goldâ€™s Gym and Shape.com are serving up a plateful of free post-US Thanksgiving workouts.

Goldâ€™s Gym, Shape.com serve plateful of free workouts


US Sen. Maria Cantwell will visit Olympic College on Friday afternoon to mark the launch of a new aerospace training program made possible by a grant she helped secure last fall.

Cantwell to visit Olympic College for launch of new aerospace training program


THOUSANDS of people flocked to Filleigh for the English National Sheep Dog Trials and Devon Country Fayre this weekend.


While a debate continues to rage among educationalists about the best time to teach children to read, tiny babies are proving time and again that they not only can read, but love to do so.


Pakistan yesterday released 11 Iranians detained near the countries' border amid tensions over a deadly suicide attack in Iran that Tehran alleges has links to Pakistani intelligence officials, police said.

Pakistan releases 11 Iranians amid tension: police


Swansea defender Alan Tate has broken his leg in a freak accident while playing golf.


The Left Front on Friday demanded rollback of the petrol price hike and announced a six-day long protest programme in West Bengal.

Left Front demands rollback of petrol price hike


Avago Technologies today announced a new enhanced mainstream small form factor optical mouse sensor that has been optimized for light emitting diode -based corded mouse applications.

Avago Technologies announces new enhanced mainstream small form factor optical mouse sensor


An Amber Alert has been canceled in Nacogdoches, Texas, after two children who were abducted around noon today were located unharmed, police said.

Amber Alert canceled in Nacogdoches after children located


An Indian national was killed in a crossfire in Bahrain, which is witnessing protests for the past several weeks, even as India advised its nationals there to stock up big on rations and not to go out of their homes, saying the situation was ''tense but calm''.

Indian national killed in crossfire in Bahrain


Most emerging Asian currencies fell on Wednesday as the European debt crisis deepened with Spain's borrowing costs surging and Greece unlikely to meet conditions of its aid package, while a weaker Chinese yuan put further pressure on regional units.


After almost 40 years at its previous location, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. has moved its headquarters to a building near the San Antonio International Airport.

Friedrich air conditioning Co. moves headquarters


TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR DEFENDER Ledley King announced his retirement from football on Thursday, calling time on a playing career plagued by injury.

Ledley King announces his retirement from football


Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., will marry his longtime partner, his spokesman said Thursday.


Nufarm chose to issue a profit warning on a day when shareholders were voting on whether to allow a Japanese company to take a 20 per cent stake.


The oil market urgently needs an ``official watchdog with teeth'' to ensure there is no market manipulation and UK families and businesses pay a fair price for fuel.

Oil market urgently needs 'official watchdog with teeth'


A Canadian company has reopened a Botetourt County steel plant and hopes to employ up to 100 people by next year.

Canadian company reopens Botetourt County steel plant


TSYS, a leading global payment solutions provider, and NetSpend, a leading provider of general purpose reloadable prepaid debit cards and related financial services to underbanked consumers in the United States, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which TSYS will acquire NetSpend in an all cash transaction valued at approximately 1.4 billion.


``I am still the same. I do the same things, yes I have got more recognition than before and also a new car but I am still the same'', he says.


The US prevalence of diabetic kidney disease is rising, according to the results of cross-sectional analyses reported in the June 21 issue of JAMA.

US prevalence of diabetic Kidney disease rising


Sri Lanka enjoys good bilateral relations with India despite the anti-Lanka protests in Tamil Nadu, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said on Monday.

Sri Lanka enjoys good relations with India:


UAE says 3 citizens suspected in Tanzania bombing The United Arab Emirates says three of its citizens are in custody in Tanzania in connection with a church bombing that killed two people and injured more than 50 others.

Uae says 3 citizens suspected in Tanzania bombing


I WAS a welfare mother, ``dependent upon government,'' as Mitt Romney so bluntly put it in a video that has gone viral.


The infrastructure fundraising market is set to remain weak despite growing institutional interest in the asset class, according to Preqin.

Infrastructure fundraising to remain weak despite institutional interest


USC announced Wednesday it fired baseball coach Frank Cruz for violating NCAA rules for the number of hours players are allowed to practice directed by or supervised by the coaching staff.


Australia will make their first Grand Slam rugby tour of Europe since 2009, after the addition of a Test against Wales as a revenue-raising exercise.


On Wednesday the 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Mario Vargas Llosa, a novelist, journalist and essayist from Peru for, as stated in the Nobel Committee's press release, ``his cartography of structures of power and his trenchant images of the individual's resistance, revolt, and defeat.''

Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa


Jazeera Airways launched on Tuesday four new routes from Kuwait and Bahrain, and higher frequencies from Dubai and other points in the airline's network.

Jazeera Airways launches four new routes


No. 6 UC Irvine will host No. 10 Ohio State Friday at 7:00 pm and Saturday for a 2:00 pm first serve.


Jose Calderon had 19 points and nine assists in a triumphant return to Toronto as the Detroit Pistons rallied to a 108-98 win Monday that eliminated the Raptors from playoff contention.

Raptors eliminated from playoff contention


Civic community website provider mySociety has launched Mapumental, a new online service which creates maps showing precise commuting times to any given postcode, has launched.


State officials say the nationwide construction slowdown is lowering the cost of some government projects in Wyoming.

Construction slowdown lowering cost of projects


Enbridge Inc., Canada's No. 2 pipeline company, said on Tuesday it will further expand its Bakken pipeline program, which will raise capacity by 145,000 barrels per day, to handle growing production from the oil field.


Ghostlight Ltd. have today announced that they will be publishing Persona 2:


Material Girl Madonna kicks off the North American leg of her world tour.


Mass Effect 3 publisher EA hopes and believes GAME will rise from the ashes of administration.

Mass Effect 3 publisher EA hopes GAME will rise from the ashes


Adrian Wojnarowski, of Yahoo! Sports, is reporting that the Clippers are discussing pursuing Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl - the 2012-13 NBA Coach of the Year:

Los angeles Clippers discussing pursuing Nuggets head coach George Karl


NEW YORK -Morgan Stanley has returned to profitability for the first time in a year on the strength of its investment banking operations.

Financial titan Morgan Stanley returns to profitability


A 54-year-old man who hit his head after slipping and falling into a hole was rescued by Buffalo Grove firefighters Wednesday morning.

Man rescued by Buffalo Grove firefighters


Madison online sheet music retailer Musicnotes.com said Monday that it sold its 15 millionth sheet music download in mid-January.

Musicnotes.com sells 15 millionth sheet music download


When Yahoo!'s Jeff Passan tweeted earlier Thursday that Cliff Lee had been placed on waivers, there was -- to put it mildly -- a visceral reaction.


A Spartanburg couple has been arrested on charges of credit card fraud for buying $78 thousand in goods at an electronics store.

Spartanburg couple charged with credit card fraud


Portland Timbers forward Eddie Johnson has retired after a 10-year professional career in England and the United States.

Portland Timbers forward Eddie Johnson retires


Lt. Gov. Patty Judge stepped up pressure on lawmakers Tuesday to expand the state's bottle deposit law.

Lt. Gov. Judge steps up pressure on bottle deposit law


Alstom is investing up to US$55 million in solar thermal company BrightSource Energy Inc to enter the solar thermal energy market.

Alstom invests in solar thermal company BrightSource energy


Hi, I just moved to Taxco with the purpose of starting a course to certify Teachers of English as a Second Language.


Phaedra Parks and her family want to add a baby girl to complete their young family.


Actress Kathy Bates has undergone a double mastectomy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.


Miller, 48, who teased fans before her announcement with the tweet ``Mama's got something to tell you,'' has often voiced support for gay causes on the nationally syndicated Stephanie Miller Show.

Stephanie Miller mamas got something to tell you


US trade gap widens in October Updated: 11:04, Wednesday December 12, 2012 The US trade deficit widened in October as exports fell sharply from the prior month amid a slowing global economy, government data shows.


The Rolex 24 in Daytona celebrates 50 years of racing.


A woman is in hospital in Aberystwyth after being stabbed in an attack in a nearby village, say police.


IT'S enough to make you spin your chair around in excited anticipation - a second season of The Voice is coming.


Several doctors who served in the LTTE controlled areas during the last days of the humanitarian operation say that the Tamil people faced immense hardships due to LTTE atrocities at that time.

Doctors served in the LTTE controlled areas say the Tamil people faced immense hardships due to LTTE atrocities.


The RFU today announced that it will be entering into a new consultancy agreement with Brian Ashton which under which Brian will provide a range of high level performance consultancy services to the RFU under a renewable annual contract.

RFU enter new agreement with former england Coach Ashton


After months of preparation, including a recent set back on the assembly of fencing, the Farm Progress Show is ready to open its gates tomorrow morning.

Farm Progress Show ready to open gates tomorrow


Sterling fell to session lows against the dollar on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered no firm commitment to fresh easing measures to stimulate the US economy, which lent knee-jerk support to the greenback.

Sterling falls to session low vs dollar after Bernanke


The ministry of public finances drew on Monday 1.49 billion lei through an emission of treasury bond swith discount with maturity of 12 months, with average annual interest of 6.21% according to BNR data.

The ministry of finances drew 1.49 billion lei through bonds for 12 months, with


Ashburton College put up a strong showing against the four time defending champions St Bedes to start the Crusader's secondary school rugby competition on Saturday.


Striker David Nugent is happy to stay at Burnley, but only on loan until the end of the season.


General Growth Properties Inc., the second-largest US mall owner, refinanced $814 million of mortgage loans and retired a $58-million bond to try to stave off bankruptcy.

General Growth refinances $814 million of loans


A TEENAGER who attacked his partner as they rowed over money grabbed her by the throat, pushed her backwards over a settee and slapped her face as well as three times pushing her out of bed, a court was told.


NEW YORK - Gold and other metals slipped for the second straight day, along with most other commodities, as stocks and the US dollar both posted gains Friday.

Gold, other metals slip for second straight day


A total of 136 students, 84 from the Alpine campus and 52 from Rio Grande College, received degrees during summer commencement exercises held Aug. 8 at Sul Ross State University.


Anton Volchenkov has a discipline hearing scheduled for Thursday morning for his illegal hit on Brad Marchand.

Anton Volchenkov has discipline hearing for hit on Brad Marchand


Pakistan would now share the evidence of ``foreign powers' involvement'' in activities being carried out against it, Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit has said.

Pak to share evidence of ``foreign powers' involvement'':


Curlin will run in this year's Breeders' Cup Classic on October 25.

Curlin will run in Breeders' Cup Classic


A Haverhill Rovers youngster has joined championship outfit Peterborough United on a two-year scholarship.

Haverhill Rovers youngster joins Peterborough United


Wolverhampton Wanderers are expected to interview former Sunderland boss Steve Bruce as they continue their search for a new manager.

Wolverhampton Wanderers to interview Steve Bruce


In this candid and revealing interview, Pastor Ighodalo reveals that there is no problem at all in his marriage.

There's no problem at all in my marriage --


A judge has sentenced a Kansas man to death for killing a college student more than two years ago.

Judge sentences Kansas man to death for killing college student


The city of Orlando will be shedding 342 jobs, or 10 percent of its workforce, to create up to $34 million in cost savings.


Adelaide Utd coach selection panel quits Updated: 18:05, Thursday April 11, 2013 Two candidates withdrew bids to coach Adelaide United after the selection panel quit in protest at their recommendation to sack Michael Valkanis being ignored.


Thompson found guilty of rough conduct Updated: 20:56, Tuesday April 23, 2013 Adelaide acting captain Scott Thompson is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after an unsuccessful visit to the AFL tribunal.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted Everton stopped the Gunners playing during the 2-2 draw with the Toffees.


) A Travel Advisory was issued last night in Madison County due to conditions caused by the current persistent rainfall.

Travel Advisory issued in Madison County


Econet, the country's largest mobile operator, on Thursday launched a free call back phone service to cater for the disadvantaged groups in a major investment into the community.

Econet launches free call-back phone service


Mumbai, Nov 13 India should ask United Nations to deploy warships of member nations off Somalia waters, plagued by incessant cases of ship hijacks by pirates, All India Port and Dock Workers' Federation has said.

'India should ask UN to deploy warships off Somalia'


Moon Bingo step up competition against the big boys like Foxy bingo by introducing a brand new £10 free bingo no deposit needed offer with the promotion code MOON10.

Moon Bingo introduces new free Bingo no deposit offer


PETER O'Neill has declared he has the numbers to form Papua New Guinea's next government.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. - An airline official says a Southwest Airlines flight headed for Baltimore was diverted to Nashville after what he described as ``suspicious behavior'' by a passenger.

Southwest Airlines flight diverted to Nashville


Mitt Romney will spend Memorial Day in San Diego attending a special Memorial Day Tribute at the Veterans Museum & Memorial Center at Balboa Park.

Mitt Romney to spend Memorial Day in San Diego


Ahmedabad A man was arrested after over 10 crude bombs were found in his house in Danilimda area in Ahmedabad with police suspecting a terror link to the recovery.

Man arrested with 10 crude bombs from Ahmedabad


Rock veteran Sammy Hagar joined Kid Rock onstage in Detroit, Michigan on Friday night to perform a surprise duet.

Sammy Hagar - Sammy Hagar joins Kid Rock onstage


A recent study by Cornell University researchers shows that facebook helps boost help self esteem.


England have called up Jade Dernbach to the squad for their one-day international series against New Zealand to act as cover for Tim Bresnan.

England call on Jade Dernbach to act as cover for Tim Bresnan


Billy Taylor, a leading jazz musician and composer who introduced the genre to wider audiences as a TV broadcaster, teacher and booster of new talent, died this week in New York of heart failure, aged 89.


Intelsat faces a possible $142m impairment charge if it cannot regain control of a drifting communications satellite by August, the Luxembourg-based group said on Wednesday.


SALT LAKE CITY -Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff on Monday underwent a second surgery for an infection he developed in his left leg.


Shrimp industry is facing massive hurdles due to government's withdrawal of additional cash incentive from the current fiscal and EU's continuous imposition of various restrictions citing health hazard.


The two millionth MINI has been driven off the production line today by Prime Minister David Cameron, 10 years after production started.

The two millionth MINI driven off the production line by David Cameron


Blue Line service along the Chicago Transit Authority's O'Hare branch will resume at 3 am tomorrow, four days ahead of schedule.

Blue Line service to resume ahead of schedule


Ramsey County said Tuesday that it found that its longtime medical examiner complied with state laws in a review conducted after a judge found he gave ``false or incorrect'' testimony in a murder trial.

Ramsey County finds me complied with state laws


Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle vetoed two tax bills on Thursday, including one that would have eliminated previously promised tax credits retroactively to May 1, six months earlier than what the current law calls for.


A recent poll found that quarter of Canadians have no debt and more than half of Canadians do not carry a credit card balance.


A Malaysian transsexual has vowed to fight for her rights after a court refused to change the gender on her identity card to female.

Malaysian transsexual vows to fight for her rights


An American flag that has flown over both the US and Minnesota capitols and the city hall in the central Minnesota community of Sartell may soon be headed to Iraq.


Two firefighters were injured yesterday when the floor collapsed beneath them while they were battling a two-alarm blaze that gutted a Lothian home and displaced two people.

Firefighters injured when floor collapses


Ken Schrader will replace an injured Dario Franchitti in Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway.


The New Zealand government said it is looking to repeal gift duty tax, as it generates little revenue and high administration costs.

New Zealand government looks to repeal gift duty tax


Paris Hilton has been denied entrance into Japan and is returning home to the US An immigration official said Wednesday that Hilton was not allowed into the country because of her recent drug conviction.


A Clendenin man shot by a trooper while trying to evade arrest is in critical condition.


A French fisherman was bloodied but back on his fishing boat Monday, just hours after he escaped from the jaws of a young saltwater crocodile who attacked him while swimming along a remote stretch of Australia's northern coast.

Fisherman escapes from the jaws of a crocodile


Police say a 25-year-old Warren man remains in critical condition after he was struck by a car while walking on Groesbeck Highway last night.

Warren man in critical condition after being struck by car


German two-year notes declined for a third day, while bunds pared their advance.


A man in an Afghan police uniform has killed three NATO personnel in the war-torn country's troubled south, the coalition said on Sunday, the latest so-called ``green on blue'' attack.

Man in Afghan police uniform kills three NATO personnel


Oracle is continuing to grow its software business while moving away from commodity x86 hardware.

Oracle grows software business, moves away from x86 hardware


Gov. Bob McDonnell is declaring a state of emergency ahead of a potential winter storm in Virginia.

Gov. McDonnell declares a state of emergency


Crude oil fell for a second day after equities dropped and an industry report showed an increase in crude supplies in the US, the world's biggest energy- consuming nation.


A WINSFORD man is lucky to be alive after his car was hit by a concrete slab thrown from a bridge.


Popstar Victoria Beckham has revealed that after years of practising that famous pout, she has finally mastered the art of smiling.

Posh has finally mastered the art of smiling


The city of Toronto is conducting a review of its taxicab industry for the first time in more than a decade.

City to conduct a review of the taxicab industry


A Westmont woman has been charged with stabbing her husband to death during an argument at the couple's home Friday, officials said.

Westmont woman charged with stabbing husband to death


New York attorney general announces new efforts in place with NFL to fight anti-gay bias New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman Wednesday announced new efforts are in place with the NFL to make sure that players currently in the league and those about to enter the NFL in this week's draft are protected from discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation.


Santos superstar Neymar believes that this year's Paulistão could be one of the best, and most difficult, ever.

Neymar believes this year's Paulistão could be one of the best ever


In a new study, scientists have determined that specific land management practices in agricultural watersheds, such as manure application, can affect carbon losses.

Land management practices in agricultural watersheds can affect carbon losses


The Kansas City Royals designated Jonathan Sanchez for assignment on Tuesday, cutting the struggling starter one week after Melky Cabrera, the player they traded away to get the pitcher, was named MVP of the All-Star game.

Kansas City Royals designate lefty starter Jonathan Sanchez for assignment


A Carmel artist is building a giant Heisman statue that is set to be completed this weekend.

Carmel artist builds giant Heisman statue


Five court officials had to restrain an enraged man as the murderer of his sister was jailed for at least 15 years.


Coraid Inc., a Redwood City, Calif.-based developer of scale-out storage solutions, has raised $10 million in Series A funding.


- ``Dynasty'' star John Forsythe, whose acting career spanned seven decades on stage, film and television, has died at age 92 after a year-long battle with cancer, his family said on Friday.

``Dynasty'' actor John Forsythe dies, 92


A number of Galway fishermen are protesting outside the dail this afternoon over the rising cost of fuel and the low prices charged for fish.

Galway fishermen protest outside the dail


Aussie edged down against its major counterparts Thursday as a fall in most Asian stock prices reduced demand for higher-yielding currencies.


Former BC premier Gordon Campbell has quit as an MLA, leaving his seat open for a byelection, Tuesday March 15, 2011.


Cincinnati Bengals free agent receiver Jerome Simpson has been suspended for three games by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Bengals free agent receiver Jerome Simpson suspended for three games


Michael Vick pleaded guilty today to a state dogfighting-related charge and was sentenced to a suspended jail term and probation under a plea deal that was approved by a judge.


Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has finally agreed to sell the team, according to multiple reports.

Dodgers owner Frank McCourt agrees to sell team


US consumer spending fell in March after two months of straight increases as shrinking payrolls and falling asset prices squeezed incomes, a government report showed on Thursday.


Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen, who has missed four games with a back problem, returned to practice on Wednesday.


An Army colonel was killed in an encounter with militants in the dense forests of Lolab Valley in north Kashmir, official sources said on Wednesday.


Champion Rags to Riches, winner of the 2007 Belmont Stakes, delivered a Henrythenavigator colt March 17 in Ireland, where she is scheduled to be bred to Coolmore stallion Galileo.


Muammar Gaddafi said in audio remarks broadcast on al-Rai TV that Tripoli residents must ``cleanse'' the Libyan capital from rebels.

Tripoli residents must ``cleanse'' capital:


The 11 th annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival drew to a close on Sunday, April 6 with record breaking attendance.

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival closes with record attendance


Mike Shanahan agreed Tuesday to become the coach of the Washington Redskins, the latest step in a major overhaul of a troubled franchise.

Mike Shanahan agrees to coach Washington Redskins


Taiwan stocks rose 1 percent on Wednesday, lifted by Apple suppliers including Hon Hai Precision and Largan Precision , after Apple posted market-beating results.


Lawmakers on Friday approved language for four ballot questions including major changes to Nevada's court system.


Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt has appealed against his suspension from the game for alleged spot-fixing, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.


A Sullivan man who police say tried to run after he was stopped for driving without headlights Wednesday night in Keene faces several charges, including disobeying an officer and resisting arrest.


New Delhi, Dec 5 Indian music is quite popular in South Africa, according to the Indian envoy Virendra Gupta, who feels music is one of the priority areas in the relations between the two nations.

Indian music is popular in South Africa:


A streaker has disrupted the Olympic torch relay by jumping out in front of an official runner while holding a fake flame.


Dubai, June 18 Indians comprise 42.5 percent of the total labour force in the United Arab Emirates and most of them are in the blue-collar category.

Indians comprise 42.5 percent of labour force in UAE


Fifteen provisional eco town locations have been announced by Housing Minister Caroline Flint today, although the intending schemes will have to pass a rigourous scrutiny of their environmental worthiness by a panel of experts before final acceptance.

Fifteen provisional eco town locations announced


The study, which is being launched at a national forum on suicide today, claims our suicide rate has fallen consistently since 2003.


Novatek will probably boost output a ``minimum'' of 10 percent this year, chief executive Leonid Mikhelson said June 18.


Bedridden Hollywood heavyweight Dennis Hopper has confirmed he is seeking a divorce from his fifth wife while fighting what one of his children called ``a hell of a battle'' against prostate cancer.

Dennis Hopper fighting 'a hell of a battle'


A Florissant man hit a robbery victim in the head twice with an aluminum baseball bat before taking his cell phone, Hazelwood Police said.

Florissant man hits robbery victim in head with bat, takes cell phone


Katie Holmes has cancelled her first planned public appearance since filing for divorce from Tom Cruise.


British Prime Minister David Cameron visited Turkey on Tuesday, saying the world needs Turkey's help in pushing Iran to address concerns about its nuclear program and harshly criticizing Israel's raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla that killed nine Turkish activists.


Nokia has released a software update for the latest Symbian phones, the Nokia N8, C7, and C6-01.

Nokia releases update for Symbian phones


Stephens County public schools will be closed Wednesday for students and most staff members, but 12-month employees should report to work as able, school officials said.

Stephens County public schools to be closed Wednesday


Jessica Alba is learning Spanish in order to star in Latin movies.


The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus has announced a yearlong 2013 tribute to Harvey Milk, focusing on his legacy, and they made the announcement at the California State Capitol in Sacramento this week, on Harvey Milk Day, in a special ceremony.

San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus announces yearlong tribute to Harvey Milk:


Inheritance Cycle author Christopher Paolini sits down with Barnes and Noble to discuss his favorite fantasy books!

Christopher Paolini discusses his favorite fantasy books


Ellen Degeneres is leaving ``American Idol'' after just one season, Fox News announced in an e-mail statement from the host sent today.


Plextek has developed a new radio telemetry system targeted at efficient automatic remote reading and smart metering applications.


A Nepali man who was bitten by a cobra snake subsequently bit the snake to death, a local Nepali newspaper reported on Thursday, August 23.


A Denver judge has dismissed Powertech Inc.'s lawsuit over Colorado's new rules governing uranium mining operations.


Rehman Malik, whose membership as senator was on Monday suspended by the Supreme Court on account of his dual nationality was appointed as adviser to the prime minister on interior.

Rehman Malik appointed adviser to prime minister on interior


I definitely prefer the softer, more feminine look, so after the role I went back to my usual shape,'' said Arterton.

Bond girl gemma Arterton prefers soft looks


Scriptwriter Akshat Verma of Delhi Belly fame is all set to turn director.

Scriptwriter Akshat Verma to turn director


AT&T plans to close its dispatch and repair facility in Meriden and move it to Michigan, eliminating 60 jobs in Connecticut.


NewsGator, a provider of enterprise social networking and widget services, has earned a new $10 million funding round.

NewsGator earns a $10 million funding round


China will reopen Lhasa to foreign tourists on 1 May, after the Tibetan capital was sealed off following violent unrest there last month.


Fitch Ratings warned on Wednesday that banks in China face the greatest ``bubble risk'' of any Asian country, one day after it downgraded two mid-sized Chinese banks due to the rising threat of bad credit.


Australia crushed India by 87 runs in the tri one-day series international at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday.


RESIDENTS from the Granville area of South Tyrone have protested outside the nearby Linergy rendering plant to express concern at the company's plans to develop a power station on the site, which will be fuelled by tallow plus meat and bone meal.


Business sentiment in Slovenia improved in September over the month before.

Business sentiment improves in September


Tycoon-turned-political hopeful Mikhail Prokhorov quit the Kremlin-linked Right Cause on Thursday after he was ousted as leader in a power struggle inside the party.


Paris -Two-time European champions Leicester outmuscled the Ospreys 12-6 in a vital Pool 3 game after their forwards dominated in the first-half to lay the foundation for the victory on Sunday.


Montalvo Systems is reportedly cutting two thirds of its staff, VentureBeat has learned.

Montalvo Systems cuts two thirds of staff


Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger left Steelers practice early today for what coach Mike Tomlin said was a ``conference call.''

Roethlisberger leaves Steelers' practice early


Organizations with ideas to improve an Upshur County town competed for some cold hard cash Thursday night.


Tributes.com has established an online memorial for Jett Travolta, John Travolta's 16-year old son, who passed away Friday morning in the Bahamas after suffering a seizure and hitting his head at his family's vacation home.

Tributes.com establishes online memorial for Jett Travolta:


Barclays Bank is expected to emerge stronger from the credit turmoil that forced its main rivals in the UK, but also in the US and core Europe to seek government assistance and state participation, according to a leading executive in Cyprus.

Barclays ``to emerge stronger'' from credit turmoil


Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy has returned to Birmingham to defend himself in a civil lawsuit in state court.


Rock star Lenny Kravitz is scheduled to perform at the Daytona 500 pre-race show, Daytona International Speedway announced Thursday.

Rock star Lenny Kravitz to perform at Daytona 500


``Oblivion,'' starring Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman, took the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office with $38.152 million in gross receipts.

'Oblivion' takes No. 1 spot at the box office


Jang Geun Suk, who is currently shaking up Japan with his rising popularity, will host a big-scale showcase on March 27th at the Tokyo 'Big Site' Concert; the showcase will invite 18,000 audience members and over 40,000 fans have already applied for the tickets.


South Africa have set West Indies a target of 231 in their rain-affected ICC Champions Trophy match.

South Africa set West Indies target of 231


The Seattle Mariners have signed left-handed reliever George Sherrill to a one-year contract.

Mariners sign left-handed reliever George Sherrill


Perfect Wedding, a delightful farce by Robin Hawdon, opens January 16, marking the 55th season for The Naples Players at the Sugden Community Theatre.


Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip fired more than 35 rockets toward Israel Wednesday, the army and the Islamist group said, hours after the Israeli army killed six militants in the coastal territory.

Hamas fires over 35 rockets towards Israel


Tarence Kinsey left Thursday's game against the Cavs with an apparent ankle injury, after scoring two points with three rebounds and a steal in eight minutes off the bench.

Kinsey leaves game with apparent ankle injury


President Barack Obama said on Monday he expected to create or save 600,000 jobs over the next 100 days by expediting 10 major projects funded by a huge stimulus package that Congress passed in February.

Obama expects to create/save 600,000 jobs


Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has said India is an ``existential threat'' to his country and blamed New Delhi for its nuclear weaponisation programme.


New research out Monday has confirmed that there is a link between caffeine and miscarriages.

New research confirms link between caffeine and miscarriages


Erie police say someone poisoned an aquarium at a local doctor's office, destroying about $2,500 worth of tropical fish and coral.

Erie police say someone poisoned aquarium in doctor's office


North Korea has warned that it will consider discussions of its nuclear program at a Seoul nuclear security summit as ``a declaration of war'', KCNA reports.

N Korea warns against discussions of its nuclear program


Police are investigating an overnight robbery at ta Sonic restaurant in the 1100 block of Jefferson Avenue.

Police investigate overnight robbery at Sonic restaurant


Contrary to many on both the left and the right, Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight Rises' is not a critique of Occupy Wall Street or the French Revolution.

'The Dark Knight Rises' is not about Occupy Wall Street


ZIMBABWE opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has left the Dutch embassy in Harare, where he sought refuge more than a week ago, the Dutch foreign ministry said today.


India's Olympic mystery woman has apologised for gate-crashing the opening ceremony in London, saying an ``error in judgment'' caused her to walk at the head of her country's delegation, MSN News reported.


Mid-cap IT firm Mastek has created a virtual bench in the backdrop of a slowdown in demand combined with reduced attrition and an excess bench strength of around 425 professionals.


Numerous businesses will participate as dropoff points for the ``Christmas is in the Cans'' fundraiser for the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank.

Businesses participate in 'Christmas is in the Cans' fundraiser


The Economic Survey 2007-08, released on Tuesday, paints a dismal picture about the state of the national economy where Pakistan has missed all its envisaged macroeconomic targets during the outgoing fiscal year owing to domestic and external shocks.


The electric Dodge EV car beats the muscle car Dodge Challenger in 1/4 mile race.

Dodge EV beats Dodge Challenger in 1/4 mile race


Sen. Edward ``Ted'' Kennedy underwent successful brain tumor surgery on Monday at Duke University Medical Center.

Senator Ted Kennedy underwent successful brain tumor surgery


Swiss bank UBS announced it would cut about 1,600 more jobs at its investment bank after it posted a 8.1 billion Swiss franc loss in the fourth quarter, missing forecasts.


The Erie County Sheriff's Office says a burglar was caught on tape breaking into a gas station on Grand Island.


Siegwerk has joined Sedex, a not for profit membership organisation dedicated to driving improvements in global supply chains.


President Michel Sleiman reiterated his stance supportive of national dialogue saying that ‚Äúrationally and objectively debating issues‚Äù was the only means to resolving thorny matters, the National News Agency reported on Thursday.

Sleiman reiterates stance supportive of dialogue


Port Vale defender Sam Stockley has been forced to retire at the age of 32 due to eyesight problems.

League two - Vale defender Stockley retires


A trial date has been set for the son of a former Gilroy city councilman accused of attempting to shoot a Gilroy police officer.

Trial date set for son of former Gilroy councilman


Three from Bolivar were injured in a wreck Tuesday afternoon on Mo.


The compulsory retirement age could be scrapped in the near future, according to Chancellor Alistair Darling.

Compulsory retirement age 'could be scrapped'


Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, whose health has been a subject of intense speculation since he underwent surgery for a pelvic abscess in Cuba on June 10, revealed during a televised address from Havana Thursday night, June 30, that he's also battling cancer.

Hugo Chávez reveals his battle with cancer:


A new procedure is helping blood clot patients with leg pain get back on their feet again.

New procedure helping blood clot patients


``I did a test because I suspected that I had swine flu.


Cedar Rapids has taken in more than $1.5 million from traffic cameras that catch people speeding and running red lights.

Cedar Rapids takes in more than $1.5 million from traffic cameras


A fire brigade in Sussex has launched a 12-month safety plan and asked the public to submit their views on it.


SL Green Realty Corp. today announced that it had entered into an agreement to sell the leased fee interest at 292 Madison Avenue for $85 million , or $440 per square foot.

SL Green Realty Corp. to sell 292 Madison Avenue


Engage volunteers dug deep last Saturday as Leigh Miners Rangers held their first 'engage with your club' Action Event and club members responded in droves to the request ``to give a little of their time and skills to improve and rejuvenate the club facilities.''


Not only did she perform in front of thousands of fans, she got an honour for reaching the 20 million mark in worldwide album sales.

Taylor Swift celebrates reaching 20 million in sales


Glen Johnson turned 40 years old while in the ring with the younger prime undefeated Chad Dawson Saturday night.

Glen Johnson turned 40 years old while in the ring against Chad Dawson


Sikh soldiers who fought with British troops in conflicts around the world will be honoured in the UK by showcasing the khanda, which is one of the important symbols of Sikhism, and reflects the sacrifices and contribution of the Indian-origin community.


AUSTRALIAN cricketers have been approached by illegal bookmakers while on the tour of England, the Daily Telegraph reported.


A motorist was shot in an arm Thursday on the southbound Long Beach Freeway in Compton.

Motorist shot in arm on Long Beach Freeway


The newly launched MLS Home Price Index, which monitors housing prices in five major urban markets, rose 0.27 percent in January from a month earlier.


So if he's not afraid to cry on the dais, what does make Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst blush, you ask?

What makes Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst blush?


Still stinging from its first loss of the season, 24th-ranked Tulsa returns to Conference USA play Saturday night when it visits Houston.

Tulsa returns to C-USA play against Houston-


Alex Reid has told friends that he will act like Peter Andre did when he split up with Katie Price.

Alex Reid will act like Peter Andre over Katie Price


Twitter has acquired the company working on the music app the social media service was reportedly planning to launch this weekend at Coachella.

Twitter acquires company working on music app


Kerala CM VS Achuthanandan faced fresh trouble in the CPM with a former loyalist alleging that the veteran leader had planned to 'split' the party when he was denied ticket to contest assembly polls in 2004.

Achuthanandan faces fresh trouble in CPM


Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium won her first WTA Tour title by defeating Ekaterina Makarova 7-5, 6-2 Saturday in the final of the Estoril Open.


The border town of Columbus has appointed an interim police chief after going without a police force since late last year.

Border town Columbus appoints interim police chief


Heritage Park's popular summer concert series returns for three evenings of live music in the square.

Heritage Park's summer concert series returns


A car bomb exploded in Najaf in Iraq near one of Shi'ite Islam's holiest sites.


A Turkish court ruling has banned access to one of Google's most popular services, Google Groups, a site where registered users post messages that can be read by other members.

Turkish court ruling bans access to Google Groups


Leslie Nielsen, a serious actor who became a comic star with his career-changing roles in ``Airplane!'' and ``The Naked Gun'' comedies, died Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 84.

Leslie Nielsen, comic star of ``Airplane!'' and ``the Naked Gun'', dies


Trenton Teas, a new gourmet tea shop, will open in New York on the day after Thanksgiving, 26 November.

New gourmet tea shop to open in new York


``Be Kind to Animals'' Week runs Sunday, May 2 through Saturday, May 8, and is also ``Pet License Amnesty Week'' in Rohnert Park.

It's ``pet license Amnesty Week'' in Rohnert Park


Taylor, a leading jazz musician and composer who introduced the genre to wider audiences as a TV broadcaster, teacher and booster of new talent, has died at age 89.


LONG BEACH, Calif. California State University says it has halted construction on more than 130 projects at its 23 campuses.

CSU halts construction on more than 130 projects


A 31-year-old Claymont man has been charged with stalking a 24-year-old former co-worker who had a no-contact order in effect against him, police said today.

Claymont man charged with stalking former co-worker


Dreams about being pregnant are an extremely common dream theme at bedtime, especially for women.


BP PLC said Tuesday its second quarter profit rose 28 percent to about 9.47 billion pounds compared to the same period last year.

Bp PLC says second quarter profit has risen 28 percent compared to same period last


US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who is in the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., voted by absentee ballot, a representative said Wednesday.


``People's safety first and power generation comes later,'' he told them at Idinthakarai in Tirunelveli district.

Safety first, power generation comes later:


Copper in London dropped for the first time in three days on concern the turmoil which began in Egypt and has cut oil output in Libya may spread to other parts of the Middle East, driving energy prices higher and weigh on global growth.

Copper in London drops for the first time in three days


Extreme cold in eastern New Mexico is being blamed for an early morning power outage Tuesday that delayed the start of school for two hours in Clovis.


Marcus told Noirin this evening that he believes Lisa has the biggest gameplan in the house.


A Marion firefighter was arrested Monday night after police say they caught him stealing groceries from Marsh.


Bruce Springsteen has announced that he will once again be supporting President Barack Obama in the upcoming US election.

Bruce Springsteen announces support for Barack Obama


Radovan Karadzic appears for first time at UN war crimes court at the Hague.


Angola said Thursday it expects to boost its oil production next year to around 2 million barrels a day.


Bahrain should investigate the death in police custody of three Shi'ites, US-based Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday, saying one of the bodies bore signs of physical abuse.

Bahrain should investigate deaths in custody:


AP Writer A Mohave County judge on Wednesday dismissed all Arizona charges against polygamist leader Warren Jeffs after a prosecutor said continuing with the charges would be ``impractical.''

Judge dismisses Ariz. charges against polygamist Jeffs


For Books are not absolutely dead things, but doe contain a potencie of life in them to be as active as that soule was whose progeny they are; nay they do preserve as in a violl the purest efficacie and extraction of that living intellect that bred them.

For books are not absolutely dead things


The first and only two-time All-American to play baseball at Auburn, Gregg Olson will be inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame tonight, prior to the Orioles 6:05 pm game against the Texas Rangers.

Former au pitcher Gregg Olson to be inducted into Orioles Hall of Fame


A request for an automated external defibrillator for Ross Lake First Responders may lead to a town board meeting in Dean Lake.

Request for defibrillator may lead to town board meeting


Professor Samuel Adiku, Director of Academic Quality Assurance of the University of Ghana on Friday said education is universally recognized as one of the most fundamental building blocks for human development and poverty reduction.

Education is fundamental for human development, poverty reduction --


President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Wednesday that he supports the goals of the United Nations Commission on the Rights of Children, particularly on early child development, a cause which he enjoined the donors and benefactors of Children's Hour Philippines Inc. to also embrace.


A group of migrants on Monday marched to Parliament to protest against the way the government is handling their rights.


Facebook is launching Arabic and Hebrew versions of its social networking site.


Sharp Corporation started operations at its new thin-film solar cell plant in GREEN FRONT SAKAI, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

Sharp starts operation at solar cell plant in GREEN FRONT Sakai


Regional budget carriers are set to flourish despite turbulence faced by the airline industry, according to a speaker at the second Middle East Aviation Outlook Summit in Abu Dhabi.


Cairn Energy is selling an 8% stake in Cairn India for up to $940 million, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, in a second such deal in three months to pare holding in its former Indian unit.

Cairn Energy selling 8% stake in Cairn India


A Singapore business delegation of 118 representatives from 76 companies will be visiting Myanmar on June 10-15, the Singapore Business Federation said on Friday.

Singapore business delegation to visit Myanmar


Action News has confirmed JSO officers fired shots at a robbery suspect in Northwest Jacksonville.

JSO officers fire shots at robbery suspect


Two American journalists who went missing during a vacation in Lebanon eight days ago were arrested Thursday in Syria after they crossed the Lebanese-Syrian border with the help of smugglers, Syrian officials said.

Two American journalists arrested by Syria


A west Coweta County convenience store was robbed by a masked gunman for the second time within a month.

Store robbed by masked gunman for second time


Sachin Tendulkar was presented with 200 bats here on Tuesday by the fans for becoming the first batsman to crack a ODI double century.

Tendulkar presented with 200 bats by fans


Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini on Monday deplored anti-Iran attitude of the western government on Iranian nuclear program.

Hosseini deplores anti-Iran attitude of western government


President Barack Obama goes back home to Chicago on Wednesday to raise more funds for his campaign and get more support for his reelection.

Obama goes to Chicago to raise funds and support


Maple Leaf Foods, the Canadian food processor at the forefront of a deadly tainted-meat scandal in recent months, has hired a new chief food safety officer.


Iraq plans to spend $500 billion on energy projects by 2030, said Hussain al-Shahristani, the country's deputy prime minister for energy affairs.


BP PLC said Saturday it wants to keep using a contentious chemical dispersant to fight the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, despite orders from federal regulators to use something less toxic.

BP wants to keep using contentious dispersant


Newcastle-based band Maximo Park have answered fans' questions at a special signing to launch their new album.


Ohio schools have received their report cards for the 2008-2009 school year.


Simon Cowell is engaged to makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy, according to multiple sources for Us Weekly.


SOUTH Cambridgeshire MP Andrew Lansley visited a local pharmacy last week and praised its ``vitally important'' role as he reshapes the NHS.


Foye's 8 3-pointers lift Jazz over Nets, 116-107 Randy Foye scored 26 points, tying a career high with eight 3-pointers, and the Utah Jazz defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-107 Saturday night to keep Deron Williams winless against his former team.


A police officer used a Taser on a student at East Forsyth High School on Tuesday afternoon Tuesday after the student made a threatening gesture at the officer.


European stock markets closed narrowly mixed in choppy trade Wednesday as investors waited in hope that a make-or-break EU summit will deliver a solution to the eurozone debt crisis.


Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni conceded that the first innings deficit was too much to handle and defeat was inevitable after India conceded a massive 484-run lead to South Africa in the first Test in Centurion.

First innings deficit was too much to handle:


Newly discovered documents claim that East German communists helped fund the British miners' strike in the 1980s, a Manchester-based historian has said.

'East German communists helped fund miners' strike'


News 8 takes a closer look at the case of a Lancaster County judge who is accused of dismissing her own parking tickets.

Judge accused of dismissing her own parking tickets


WALTHAM, Mass. and MENLO PARK, Calif. Charles River Ventures, one of the nation's leading early-stage venture capital firms, today announced that it has closed its fourteenth fund, CRP XIV, at $320 million .

Charles River Ventures closes fourteenth fund at $320 million


Our quick picks for who should be cast in ``Ghostbusters 3'':


Navarre placed 2nd overall losing to Spruce Creek 28 to 26 at the FHSAA Girls state weightlifting championship in Kissimmee on Saturday.

Navarre places 2nd in state weightlifting championship


Superstar Shah Rukh Khan will pay tribute to legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra through a performance at the 13th Zee Cine Awards to be held in Mumbai.

Shah Rukh Khan to pay tribute to Yash Chopra at Zee Cine Awards


The brother of a man killed in a Nacogdoches drug deal gone bad in March 2009 was arrested on four delivery of marijuana charges Tuesday night.

Brother of man killed in Nacogdoches drug deal gone bad arrested


Accenture has completed its acquisition of Maxamine, expanding its array of digital marketing sciences capabilities.

Accenture completes acquisition of Maxamine


A man in the US accidentally sold his wife's $23000 wedding ring at a garage sale for only $10.

Man accidentally sells wife's wedding ring for $10


WESTMINSTER, Calif. Three people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a chemical spill in Orange County.

3 treated after chemical spill in Orange County


Positive parenting during the child's formative years could help prevent obesity among them.

Positive parenting helps prevent obesity


A pedestrian struck by an SUV while crossing an Etobicoke road last week has died from her injuries, police say.

Pedestrian struck by SUV dies of injuries


A program that helps kids learn to read through singing is having great success.


About 80% of Brits are so married to their gadgets that they are forgetting how to write, according to a recent survey.


Taipei, Aug. 23 Taiwan share prices closed higher Monday as a rise in financial shares and heavy-weight electronics stocks offset the impact of a Wall Street drop on Friday, dealers said.


It is the night before Christmas and I think I am feeling like many mothers out there, overwhelmed!!


Deanna Favre, wife of Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, appeared on Good Morning America to discuss her new book, titled The Cure for the Chronic Life:

Deanna Favre, wife of Vikings qb Brett Favre, appears on gma


German racing driver Nick Heidfeld is keen to return to Formula One racing, he said Tuesday.


Heritage Oil has bought back 50,000 ordinary shares at 198.9962p to be held in treasury.


The consumption vouchers launched by President Ma Ying-jeou last year to boost the economy largely missed their target, the National Audit Office said yesterday.


Evangelist Billy Graham returned home May 15 after a five-day hospital stay for pneumonia.


US consumer sentiment rose in early May on a rosier outlook, though the data remained relatively low, according to a survey released Friday by the University of Michigan and Reuters.

Consumer sentiment rises in May on rosier outlook


Researchers with the University of Amsterdam's School of Communication Research and Radboud University's Behavioral Science Institute have published a study examining the effect of advergames on children's actual food intake.

Researchers examine effect of advergames on children's food intake


An autopsy is scheduled to determine what caused a California teen to collapse and die during a high school basketball game.

California teen collapses and dies during high school basketball game


Web hosting provider HostGator announced on Monday it increased the bandwidth allowance on all dedicated servers to 10TB free of charge.

Web host HostGator increases bandwidth on dedicated servers to 10TB


Government says there is no proposal for introducing dual pricing for diesel in the country, which would have made running of diesel cars costlier.

No proposal to introduce dual pricing of diesel:


I've got a couple of retail stores and my point-of-sale marketing is a bit dated.

My point-of-sale marketing is a bit dated.


WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said Wednesday that police acted ``stupidly'' in the arrest of prominent black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. and that despite racial progress blacks and Hispanics are still singled out unfairly for arrest.

Obama says police acted 'stupidly' in arrest


FORMER prime minister John Howard has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his contribution to Australian public life.


EDUCATION chiefs are planning to sell off one of Britain's oldest adult learning colleges to pay for new houses and a new Idea Store library centre, the Advertiser has discovered.

Education chiefs 'plan to sell off adult learning College'


A senior commander in the Haqqani Network has threatened to kill a captured US soldier unless Coalition forces end operations in two districts in Paktika and Ghazni provinces in eastern Afghanistan.

Haqqani Network threatens to execute captured US soldier


After getting burned recently by a company running walk-in clinics in its stores, Wal-Mart is teaming up with local hospital systems to open its own clinics.

Wal-Mart teams with local hospitals to open clinics


Investec fell short of several of its own targets but shareholders are delighted with a 23% rise in the dividend, not to mention growth of more than 50% in customer deposits and funds under management - in sterling.


GOC Chinar Corps Lt Gen SA Hasnain on Monday said ``power does not come from the muzzle of the gun, but comes from upholding dignity of the people and respecting their sentiments''.


Four youths were injured as Banyan tree collapsed in Ganj Peth on Sunday afternoon.


Vice-president for Community Service and Alumni Affairs of the University of Bahrain Prof. Ali Mansoor Al Shehab said that the UoB had reached a preliminary agreement with Dow Corning Cooperation in an attempt to provide international training opportunities for the university's students in all their different disciplines.

University of Bahrain to provide international training opportunities for the university's students


John F. Wood, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Noel, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for failing to register as a sex offender after moving from Arkansas to Missouri.

Noel man sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender


During a recent interview with Grantland.com, Kevin Nash offered scathing comments regarding the late Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit.

Kevin Nash offers scathing comments regarding Eddie Guerrero & Chris Benoit


Aust share market closes 0.3% higher Updated: 18:50, Friday March 8, 2013 The Australian share market closed higher, narrowly missing posting a fresh four-year peak.


In fresh incidents, two more places of worship were attacked in Karnataka, raising the number of places of worships attacked to 29 since July this year, following alleged forced conversion.

Two places of worship attacked in Karnataka


Bank of Azerbaijan has extended customer service hours for 3rd ``Sahil'' Branch, located in Baku, the bank's press release says.

Bank of Azerbaijan extends customer service hours


Paris' haute couture designers turned up their noses at the recession, delivering opulent spring-summer collections that obstinately refused to pay the gloomy global economic situation any mind.

Paris' haute couture designers turn up their noses at the recession


US industrial conglomerate Dover Corp said it will spin off some of its communication technologies businesses into a publicly traded company named Knowles Corp. The businesses make microphones, speakers, receivers and transducers, among other communication products.

Dover to spin off some communication technologies businesses


Amitabh Bachchan's much-awaited Paa, in which Big B plays a 13-year-old boy suffering from progeria that accelerates the ageing process, will release on Friday in 20 countries with 700 prints, including digital.

Paa to release in 20 countries with 700 prints


Nachtmusik has updated its packaging for the first time in 14 years.


Australia-listed Molopo Energy fell into the red during the second half of last year, despite an increase in sales revenues.


Now Nike pays tribute to Kobe's love of both sports with the KOBE 8 MAMBACURIAL, a basketball shoe inspired by the unique design of the Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot.

Nike pays tribute to Kobe Bryant with Kobe 8 MAMBACURIAL


The DancElectric troupe of the Corrine Gangi Dance Center will return to the Gloucester County College stage for its ``Dazzlin' Dancin''' scholarship benefit Saturday, April 6, at 8 pm

DancElectric troupe returning to Gloucester County College


The Craven Herald and Pioneer will stage a training and careers fair on Thursday May 21.

Herald to stage training and careers fair


LAN Cargo and its affiliates have launched an e-booking tool that allows customers to create and manage reservations online.


A Lights for Life website has been created to enable interested Franklin County citizens to follow the drive's progress.


Oil and gas service company Weatherford has acquired CygNet software, a company which collects and manages real time data from oilfields.


Pakistan is all set to launch a military operation against Taliban in restive Swat valley, Pak media reported on Thursday.

Pakistan will launch military operation in Swat


SEATTLE Microsoft Corp. said Thursday that Jeff Raikes, the top executive in its business software division, will retire in September.

Microsoft business division head Jeff Raikes to retire;


The federal cloud program, called the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, which was launched in June to standardize security reviews of commercial cloud products, has certified its first vendor:

Federal cloud program certifies first vendor


The rupee appreciated by five paise to 45.77 a dollar in the early trade on Thursday in line with other rising Asian currencies amid increased capital inflows by foreign funds into the firming domestic equities market.

Rupee appreciates to 45.77 against dollar


Apple has filed a complaint with World Intellectual Property Organization over the iTunes.net domain name.


AMRI today announced it will issue third quarter financial results before the opening of the market on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.


Lily Allen to slaughter a pig Updated: 07:21, Friday March 8, 2013 Lily Allen will slaughter a pig for one of her Twitter followers.


Long term exposure to pesticides may be linked to the development of dementia, suggests research in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Long term exposure to pesticides may be linked to dementia


A Florida man strapped for cash and running for a seat in the US House of Representatives changed his name to ``VoteForEddie.com,'' The Miami Herald reports.

Florida man changes name to VoteForEddie.com


BioLineRx, a biopharmaceutical development company, announced the publication of pre-clinical results demonstrating that BL-7010, an orally available treatment for celiac disease, reduces gluten toxicity.

BioLineRx announces publication of pre-clinical results


The Renosterberg municipality in Northern Cape needs R20 million rand to prevent it from going bankrupt.

The Renosterberg municipality in Northern Cape going bankrupt.


``The economics of our Rock Band franchise are improving, though not as quickly as we'd like,'' Viacom CEO Philippe Daumann stated in an investor conference call.

Economics of Rock Band are ``improving''


Sri Lanka Cricket has received a government bailout of RS 50 million, issued by the Treasury of Sri Lanka, according to the island's sports minister.

Sri Lanka Cricket receives government bailout


Piers Morgan announced he is leaving his judge's seat on ``America's Got Talent'' next season in order to focus on other upcoming news events like the 2012 US presidential election.

Piers Morgan leaving ``America's Got Talent''


Siem Offshore has announced that it has agreed to acquire a large PSV of VS 485 design.


The ambitious Rs 300 crore multi-level car parking project of the Mangalore Urban Development Authority is likely to take off soon.

Multi-level car parking project to take off soon:


China and Malaysia will sign an agreement to expand economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement issued by the Malaysian government Thursday.

China, Malaysia to sign agreement on expanding economic, trade cooperation


Sarah Palin is facing political and personal meltdown in the wake of Joe McGinniss's explosive tell-all biography of her, according to the National Enquirer.

Sarah Palin faces political and personal meltdown


A drunk and topless Lily Allen was kicked off a yacht in Cannes.


One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $345,000 from the June 18 drawing was sold at Selecto Supermarket, 320 Pond St., Bristol, Bucks County.

Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $345,000 sold in Bucks County


At least some tenants at the American Inn motel will be allowed to stay in their rooms after an inspection Monday morning.

Tenants allowed to stay after inspection


Population of resort city of Cholpon-Ata increases to 3,5 times during holiday time, Nurlan Nasirdinov,

Population in Cholpon-Ata increases to 3,5 times during holiday time


Guan Chong Bhd, one of the largest cocoa processors in the region, is on track to meet the full-year robust earnings growth of 19 per cent, says HwangDBS Vickers Research Sdn Bhd.

Guan Chong on track to meet robust earnings growth of 19 per cent


The British economy has contracted more than was expected in the last quarter of 2012, new gross domestic product figures have indicated.

British economy contracts more than expected


The American Cancer Society is seeking beauty professionals to volunteer for its Look Good ...

American Cancer Society seeks volunteers


REAL MADRID defender Pepe has been banned for 10 matches following his red card and extraordinary loss of control against Getafe in this week's 3-2 Primera Liga win at the Bernabeu.


Winnebago County Sheriff's Sgt. Gordon LeDioyt says the contractor found a ``vintage antique hand grenade'' that has since been destroyed.


Former Gov. Arne Carlson, who ran as a Republican but has been quite a moderate over the years, has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, reports MPR and the Pioneer Press'political blog.

Former gop Gov. Arne Carlson endorses Obama


Retail sales rose 1.4% in November with food retail sales increasing by 1.6%, cafes, restaurants & takeaway food services sales rising by 1.1%, mirroring sales across the broader retail market.


Afghan MPs have accused Iran of training suicide bombers the Nimruz Province, RIA Novosti reports.

Afghan MPs accuse Iran of training suicide bombers


A San Diego County baby has died of whooping cough, marking the seventh death statewide in an epidemic on track to be the worst in 50 years, authorities said Thursday.

San Diego County baby dies of whooping cough


Charter Communications Inc., which provides cable service to West Michigan's lakeshore area and areas north of Grand Rapids, filed Friday for a prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Area cable provider, Charter Communications files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


US President Barack Obama Sunday mobilized military reserves to help quake-hit Haiti, particularly medical staff to work on hospital ships and Coast Guard staff to secure the ports, AFP reported.


Defensive coordinator Greg Blache is pulling for the Redskins to draft an interior defensive lineman with the No. 21 overall pick.


FIFA Vice President Issa Hayatou has stated that the West African state of ``Nigeria is a pride of Africa on the basis of exploits in football.''


Midwest City police say a registered sex offender has been arrested for first-degree murder in the death of a 26-year-old Spencer woman.

Sex offender arrested in death of Spencer woman


Credit card network Visa Inc said that quarterly earnings rose 41 per cent as fee revenue from international transactions rose.

Visa quarterly earnings rise 41 per cent


The man hit by a car Saturday morning as he walked along state Route 309 has died from his injuries.


The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is holding its 17th annual membership and trustee meetings, banquet and fundraising auction this weekend.

North Dakota Cowboy hall of Fame holding annual meetings, banquet and fundraising auction


A suspected US drone crashed in Miramshah area of North Waziristan, Aaj News quoted state TV on Sunday.


Former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky briefly testified at a pretrial hearing Friday, telling the judge overseeing his child sex-abuse case that he believes a local jury would be as fair and unbiased as those from anywhere else in Pennsylvania.


``I was in my trailer in Lashmeet; it shook for about 30 seconds,'' McKinney said.


Two Southern Tier men are accused of setting a fire at a vacant school in Endicott.

Two men accused of setting fire at school


The government on Tuesday said Canara Bank is conducting forensic audit of the accounts of troubled Deccan Chronicle Holdings, which runs a media group and owns an IPL cricket team.


Sir Elton John is ``doing extremely well'' from a respiratory infection which resulted in him being admitted to hospital.


The Root River not only surpassed the flood line Sunday, it also appeared to reach an historic level.


The City of Cape Town has been rated as the top municipality in South Africa for Service Delivery by Empowerdex, an economic empowerment rating agency.

City of Cape Town rated as top municipality


US cricket captain Steve Massiah has had his passport confiscated in the US over mortgage charges in a case linked to that of Guyanese and New York businessman Edul Ahmad.

US cricket captain Steve Massiah's passport confiscated


A British woman stabbed her boyfriend in the groin after he called her a lesbian, while her sister refused to call an ambulance and left him to bleed to death.

Uk woman stabs boyfriend for calling her lesbian


Fear of anarchy and looting lingered in Egypt on Sunday, with many streets in the nation's capital left without security after police stopped patrolling.

Fear of anarchy and looting lingers in Egypt


Many ``danced the night away'' at the Troy based academy's Fall Festival held Nov. 10 from 7-10 pm Thanks to dance instructor Glen Morningstar, families with children of all ages joined hands to promenade, slide, trot, side step and dosado through dances from the English Country, American Contra and Traditional Square popular in the '40s.


A federal judge in Riverside will consider today issuing a temporary injunction against a Cathedral City medical marijuana dispensary.

Judge may issue injunction against Cathedral City marijuana dispensary


No Doubt are making a comeback, due to release their sixth studio album in September this year!


Most ferry riders seemed to adjust well to the closure of the Mukilteo ferry dock on Friday.

Riders adjust to closure of Mukilteo ferry dock


The wind industry added more than 2,800 MW of capacity in the first quarter, according to the American Wind Energy Association.

Wind industry adds 2,800 MW in first quarter


President Mahinda Rajapaksa met President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela in the Libyan capital of Tripoli and was engaged in a cordial discussion on bilateral issues yesterday.

President Rajapaksa meets President Hugo Chavez


Fortis Healthcare on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of 10 Wockhardt hospitals in metro cities of Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata for Rs909 crore.

Fortis completes acquisition of Wockhardt hospitals


Former Ohio State and NFL quarterback Art Schlichter has been placed on house arrest while he awaits sentencing on fraud charges.


Fourteen BU students are charged with hazing, assault and battery, and failure to report hazing in connection with an alleged hazing of pledges to Alpha Epsilon Pi, a fraternity that is not recognized by the University.


A Spartanburg County teacher charged last year with corrupting students at parties with alcohol, drugs and sex has been arrested for violating conditions of her release.

Teacher charged with corrupting students arrested


Jordan Spieth and Roberto Castro share the lead of the rain-interrupted National after two rounds at Congressional Country Club.

Teen star Spieth shares lead at National


Foreign residents bought 2,800 apartments in Israel in 2009, 13% fewer apartments than in 2008, according to the Ministry of Finance survey on the real estate sector.


Osvaldo Gonzalez, Juan Cuevas and Emmanuel Cerda scored to help Mexico club Toluca beat the Puerto Rico Islanders 3-0 on Wednesday in a CONCACAF Champions League game.


Human Resources Minister Dr S.Subramaniam has said that the Malaysian Indian Congress will rebuild 40 Tamil schools with additional RM50m under the second economic stimulus package.

Malaysian Indian Congress to rebuild 40 Tamil schools


Greece will miss a deficit target set just months ago in a massive bailout package, according to government draft budget figures released on Sunday, showing that drastic steps taken to avert bankruptcy may not be enough.


Teledata Technology Solutions on Wednesday got listed at Rs 50.30 on the Bombay Stock Exchange pursuant to its de-merger from Teledata Informatics.


Lebanese Premier Saad Hariri heads to France Wednesday on his first official visit to a Western nation since taking office, with the Mideast peace process and bilateral ties topping the agenda.

Hariri heads for France in first visit after taking office


Big Time Rush member Carlos Pena posted the photo above to show his fans that his dog Sydney went swimming for the first time!

Carlos Pena's dog Sydney goes swimming for the first Time


Kolstad, 76, who served as lieutenant governor under Republican Gov. Stan Stephens from 1988-1991, died of cancer Saturday at the Liberty County Hospital in Chester.


Funny man Seth Rogan is engaged to his long-time girlfriend Lauren Miller.


Raul Esparza, Donna McKechnie, and Barbara Walsh will join Angela Lansbury, Debra Monk, Pamela Myers, and Jenna Russell in The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim, a celebration of The Acting Company's 35th Anniversary, to be held on Monday, April 7 at 7pm at The Schoenfeld Theatre.

Esparza, McKechnie, Walsh to join Lansbury, et al.


A Willard man was seriously injured today in an early morning crash on West Bypass near Interstate 44, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Willard man seriously injured in an early morning crash


15:00The DR congo has accused Rwanda of supporting rebels in that country.


Energy Recovery Inc., a company that specializes in energy recovery devices for desalination, has appointed Thomas Rooney Jr. as its new CEO, according to a press release.


Although he still likes to say being governor of California is the best job he's ever had, Schwarzenegger has faced near-constant criticism from all sides in the state's drawn-out fiscal crisis.

Schwarzenegger facing criticism from all sides


Adolf Merckle, one of Germany's wealthiest men, committed suicide after weeks of talks with creditors designed to save his businesses from being consumed by disastrous investments and the global financial crisis.


Alliant Energy crews will be in parts of Worth, Franklin and Wright counties to trim trees away from overhead power lines.

Alliant crews begin trimming trees away from power lines


The KCCI has said that maximum utilisation of NMPT remains a dream in Karnataka Budget for 2012-13.

'Maximum utilisation of NMPT remains a dream'


PAKISTAN Tehrik-e-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan has said the PML-N and the PPP had disappointed the nation by their corruption, failure to control price hike, unemployment and lawlessness.


Menlo Park is thinking about officially scrapping plans to build a transit hub on the eastern edge of their city.

Menlo park could scrap plans to build transit hub


AFC Cup quarter-finalists Al Qadsia began their domestic season on a disappointing note when they lost 3-1 to Kuwait SC in the Kuwait Super Cup.


Rangers have agreed a pre-contract deal with the USA midfielder Alejandro Bedoya and are also poised to announce the signing of Lee Wallace from Hearts.

Rangers agree pre-contract deal with USA midfielder Alejandro Bedoya


A Cambodian woman who tried to smuggle a tiger penis and gallbladder into New Zealand could face a fine of up to $79,840.

Woman tried to smuggle tiger penis into nz


Jennifer and boyfriend Justin Theroux are engaged, a rep for the actress confirmed to Access Hollywood on Sunday evening.

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux engaged!


HMS Liverpool will this morning return to Portsmouth for the final time ahead of her decommissioning.

Hms Liverpool returns to Portsmouth for the final time


Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers Ltd said it has decided to retain the Kmart discount store chain it bought as part of its $US18 billion purchase of retailer Coles Group.


Local security companies are calling for more research be carried out after they have been directed to increase the wages of the their employees.

Security companies call for more research


Hon Farouk Lawan has said that he is not on the run contrary to insinuations in some quarters, insisting that there is no reason for him to be on the run because he is not afraid of anything.


Canada operator Rogers Communications has launched the Dell Streak mobile pocket tablet.

Rogers launches Dell Streak mobile pocket tablet


Vice Mayor Jon Burgess and the Mayor's Youth Council will host the second annual GET HYPE event this Saturday from noon to 4 pm at Harris Field Pavilion, 1034 NE 8th Street.

Vice Mayor and Mayor's Youth Council to host GET HYPE event this Saturday


A Henryville woman was charged with arson Tuesday for allegedly trying to set her house on fire.


Former G-Unit memeber, The Game, recently reached out to 50 Cent hoping to finally put their differences aside and move forward.


Paul Bearer, one of the greatest wrestling managers of all time, should be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014 instead of rushing his induction this year.

Paul Bearer should be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame in 2014


China has started allowing banks to sell loans to each other, an important step towards giving market forces bigger sway in the country's financial system, the central bank said on Saturday.

China allows banks to sell loans to each other


The region will finally enjoy a day in the sun today, and it may even last into the weekend.


THE Christmas Craft Village in the Mall at Marathon has shown that authentically Bahamian-made souvenirs are a viable business venture.

Bahamian-made souvenirs a 'viable business venture'


The new school year is the perfect time to ``reinvent yourself,'' with stylish clothing, or to just pick your favorite outfit for picture day.


New findings are offering prospect of water on Mars, an issue that has been puzzling scientists for long time now.

New findings offer prospect of water on Mars


An unidentified man was injured in a shooting Wednesday evening in Snohomish and rushed by air to Harborview Medical Center.


Amy Locane, Melrose Place actress has been charged with vehicular homicide and assault by auto after a fatal drunk driving accident in Montgomery, New Jersey.

Amy Locane charged with vehicular homicide


With the lead single ``Candy,'' Scottish-born singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini releases his second album.


Sovereign Bancorp, the Philadelphia-based bank in which Grupo Santander of Spain has a 25 per cent stake, said it expected to take a $1.6bn writedown in the fourth quarter based on higher customer loan defaults and the decline in value of its investment in a New York savings and loan institution.

Sovereign Bancorp to take $1.6bn writedown


Baltimore sports apparel company Under Armour said this morning that it has signed Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin to an endorsement deal.


A recent special edition of the journal Fungal Biology Reviews, published by Elsevier, on behalf of the British Mycological Society, features a total of 76 videos which together comprise the most comprehensive collection of fungal cell biology movies ever published.

Most comprehensive collection of fungal cell biology movies ever published


Harry Styles has confessed that he does not want to date any woman who is older than his mum.

Harry Styles will not date women older than mum


Yamaha's Download podcast series has taken a live sound focus this month, offering interviews with Take That's Musical Director Mike Stephens and some of the UK's most respected live sound engineers who have worked with many of the world's biggest acts and events including Faithless, Razorlight, Glastonbury and Live Earth.


A 69-year-old US woman who allegedly tried to cut off her husband's penis with a pair of heavy-duty scissors pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.

US woman denies trying to cut husband's penis off


Morgan Stanley raised its 2011 and 2012 EPS estimates for Aetna and maintained its equal-weight rating.

Morgan Stanley raised its 2011, 2012 EPS estimates for Aetna


Taylor is the first former head of state to be found guilty of war crimes since World War Two and the Nuremburg conviction of Admiral Karl Doenitz, the naval commander who led Germany briefly after Adolf Hitler's suicide.

Charles Taylor found guilty of war crimes


No matter what it is that you're battling on an emotional level right now, it shouldn't be as painful as it is.


A recent study has found that diabetics have a three to five times higher risk of developing tuberculosis than those without the disease.

Diabetics have three to five times higher risk of developing tuberculosis


Eight people have been killed in two separate blasts in eastern Afghanistan.

Eight killed in two blasts in eastern Afghanistan


Iran has expressed its solidarity with Iraq in the latter's efforts to restore peace and stability in the war-torn country, news agency IRNA reported Wednesday.