Herbalife Ltd. announced that it has expanded its brand presence in Russia and India through new sponsorships.

Herbalife expands brand presence in Russia and India


Even as the Prime Minister takes a call on Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal's appeal for commuting Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar's death sentence to life term, senior officials in the central security establishment see little room for securing a reprieve for Bhullar as all legal avenues may have been exhausted.

Little room for securing reprieve for Bhullar


Industrial equipment maker Illinois Tool Works Inc. on Friday raised its quarterly dividend to 34 cents from 31 cents, an increase of 10 percent.

Illinois Tool Works raises dividend to 34 cents


He has years of experience in showbiz, but actor-director Pankaj Kapoor says that when he works as an actor, he doesn`t interfere in the creative decisions of any film, Zee News reports.

Pankaj Kapoor says he doesn`t interfere in creative decisions


Microburst rips up parts of West Yellowstone, Montana.


Minnesota beat Purdue 69-42 in the Big Ten Tournament 2010, during Saturday's Semifinals game.


The body of a Mariposa woman was recovered this afternoon from the Merced River west of El Portal, the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office said.

Body of Mariposa woman recovered from Merced River


US online video streaming service Netflix is launching in Sweden later this year, our sister publication TBI has revealed.


Orlando Magic super-star center Dwight Howard talked about the NBA lockout on Wednesday, saying that the players weren't greedy and were 'standing for (their) future.

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard talks NBA lockout


Prime Minister Julia Gillard has praised the late Steve Jobs as an ``incredible global innovator''.

Gillard praises Steve jobs as 'global innovator'


She famously won six out of six Grammys last year, and is now the very proud owner of an Oscar, so it seems very fitting that musical legend Adele be immortalised in wax at London's Madame Tussauds.

Adele to be immortalised at Madame Tussauds


MARSEILLE, France -Marseille has signed defender Jeremy Morel on a four-year deal from Lorient.

Marseille signs defender Jeremy Morel from Lorient


After several months of consideration and discussion with the community, the Family Y childcare centre in Lucknow will officially close its doors by Dec. 31, 2008.


Onet.pl's video-on-demand service OnetVod reached 2.4 million real users 8 months after its launch, according to a September study by Megapanel PBI/Gemius.

OnetVod reaches 2.4 million users in 8 months


A convicted pedophile, who was caught living next to a child care centre, had videos of children crying on his mobile phone, a court was told.


Ontario County Sheriff's Deputies say foul play is not suspected in the death of a 35-year-old Newark woman.

Foul play not suspected in death of Newark woman


``I did this during high school, and I found it to be rewarding and challenging in helping persons with these special needs. It is still means a lot to me to stay involved,'' she said.


Upsets ruled at the Breeders' Cup on Saturday, with 64-1 shot Court Vision pulling off the biggest stunner by taking down three-time winner Goldikova in the Mile.


NATIONAL Australia Bank Ltd said it will scrap overdrawn account fees on all NAB personal transaction and savings accounts immediately.


The Indian government may allow foreigners to invest in local mutual funds from July, a senior official said Monday.

India may allow foreigners to invest in mutual funds


AT&T has completed, through a subsidiary, the acquisition of Edge Wireless, a provider of mobile communications services in Oregon, Northern California, Idaho and Wyoming.

AT&T completes acquisition of Edge Wireless


A 56 year old man drowned in Madhumati nallah in Bandipore Monday , official sources said here today.


Bedbugs were found in an Astoria school in December, but the Department of Education never told anyone about it.


OTTAWA Canada is in danger of losing huge numbers of nurses to other countries as provincial governments struggle to slash deficits by freezing or cutting their jobs, nursing advocates say.


Bryan Adams has become a father for the first time.


Former federal minister Ansar Burney, who got Indian spy freed, was deported from India and he reached Dubai from there.


Industry Minister Nihat Ergün has called on Toyota to produce a model named ``Sakaria'' in its Turkey plant, in a reference to the car maker's facility in the northwestern province.

Ergün called on Toyota to produce a model named ``Sakaria'' in its Turkey plant


A Hernando County man was reportedly run over by his own truck after his dog put it into gear.

Man run over by truck after dog puts it in gear


Citigroup reshuffled its Asia-Pacific management team on Wednesday, with the region's markets head, Mr Rodrigo Zorrilla, promoted to the newly created position of chief operating officer.

Citigroup reshuffles Asia-Pacific management team


Politicians on both sides of the Atlantic have paid tribute to a ``heroic'' British doctor and nine other aid workers shot dead by gunmen in Afghanistan.

Politicians pay tribute to 'heroic' doctor


COVENTRY City boss Chris Coleman knows he has to pick up his players for the West Brom derby after two away day defeats.

Chris Coleman 'must pick up players for West Brom derby'


Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi easily won re-election to the House of Representatives Tuesday despite a challenge from renowned anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan.


Kunlun Energy Co. has raised HK$10.48 billion in a share placement after pricing the deal near the bottom of an indicative price range.

Kunlun Energy raised HK$10.48 billion in share placement


Global PC shipments rose 2.3 per cent in the third quarter as Taiwanese company Acer overtook Dell to become the world's number-two computer maker, research firm IDC said in a report Wednesday.

Global PC shipments rise as Acer overtakes Dell


A Westmoreland County bus driver has been accused of assaulting four mentally challenged women while he drove them to therapy and school.

Bus driver accused of assaulting mentally challenged women


New Delhi, Sep 1 Menthol prices rose by Rs 5 per kg in the national capital today on buying support from pharmaceutical units.


The Radford volleyball team fell to Charleston Southern, 3-0, in its Big South opener Friday night in the CSU Fieldhouse.

Volleyball falls to Charleston Southern in Big South opener


Surfer dies on NSW mid-north coast Updated: 12:30, Friday March 1, 2013 A surfer has died at a popular beach on the NSW mid-north coast.


Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris is set to earn a staggering 400,000 dollar pay hike following his magnificent Test debut against New Zealand .

Harris set to earn a 400,000 dollar pay hike


It is cooling down at night and kids are back in school so it is time to ... start giving away money and prizes!

It's time to start giving away money, prizes


Donald Trump announced Friday that ``Celebrity Apprentice'' will have its first ever all-stars season starring 14 cast members from the previous five editions.


Lucknow, Sep 9 Three children of a family were run over by a train in Mirzapur district, about 300 kms from here, police said today.

Three children of a family run over by train


Two Albany men are jailed in Polk County, accused of passing counterfeit $100 bills at the Spirit Mountain Casino at Grand Ronde.

Two Albany men accused of counterfeiting $100 bills


Snoop Dogg was arrested in Texas this weekend after it was discovered that he was running a massive Ponzi scheme, a nefarious plot by which he was defrauding dozens of investors out of millions of dollars.


Shiva will woo Malayalam beauty Isha Talwar in the remake of Thillu Mullu.


The only surviving German Second World War Dornier Do 17 bomber has arrived at an RAF museum in Shropshire where it will undergo the first stage of conservation.


A multi-storey block of flats has been demolished in five seconds in a controlled explosion.

Multi-storey block demolished in five seconds


Spring Branch ISD trustees Monday night approved the design schematic for the new Rummel Creek Elementary, the 13th and final school to be rebuilt as part of the 2007 bond program.

Trustees approve design for new Rummel Creek Elementary


US-based Mexican casual dining chain Chipotle has taken a lease on its fourth UK site, in London's West End.


A six-year-old boy was killed and his body dismembered in the east African state of Burundi, an official said Monday, the latest in a series of attacks in the region on albinos, whose bodies are prized by witchdoctors.

Albino boy killed and body dismembered in Burundi


Patiala, Apr 30 Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said that he has no plans of retiring from active politics as he is still ``feeling young''.

No plans to retire from active politics:


Heavy snow has caused havoc in Britain and Western Europe, cutting off power and disrupting road, air and train travel.

Heavy snow causes havoc in uk and Europe


A meth arrest is made in Warren County after authorities respond to a drug complaint.


An FDA advisory committee will meet today to review whether the antidepressant Cymbalta should be used as a treatment for chronic pain, despite risks that include liver damage and skin disease.

Should Cymbalta be used for chronic pain?


Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday sent a message of condolences to his Kyrgyz counterpart Kurmanbek Bakiyev over the deadly earthquake which killed nearly 70 people.

Hu sends message of condolences over Kyrgyzstan earthquake


Tickets for the up-coming Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2010 have gone on sale today thorough the renovated website of the Qatar Tennis Federation: www.qatartennis.org.

Tickets for Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2010 go on sale


A 41-year-old Delmar man was charged with indecent exposure after he allegedly showed his genitalia to multiple individuals, according to the Sheriff's Office.


The euro sagged against other major currencies in Asian trade Monday, as risk-averse investors flocked to the safe-haven yen following weaker-than-expected US jobs data.


Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, who was sent to judicial custody on Saturday, has been shifted to a hospital from jail in the early hours of Sunday after he complained of chest pain.

Yeddyurappa shifted to hospital from jail


The Nano, the world's cheapest car, will hit Indian roads in July, four months after its formal launch yesterday, and demand is expected to far outstrip supply as the price tag of around $2,000 draws legions of new buyers.

The Nano, world's cheapest car, to hit Indian roads


ANGOLA on Saturday beat Sierra Leone 3-1 in its final friendly match before heading to the Africa Nations Cup.


A Rock Hill police officer may be paralyzed after being shot late night shooting and now charges have been filed against a suspect.

Rock Hill officer paralyzed by shooting;


Six people were hospitalized, one in critical condition, after a three-vehicle crash Saturday night that saw one car burst into flames, state police said.


Parent company CNH says full production will resume Monday at its Case IH plant in Racine County following this week's tornado.


HOUSTON James Harden sat out Houston's game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday with an ankle injury.

Rockets' Harden sits out with ankle injury


Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld has officially announced that Ed Tapscott will not return as coach next season, but will remain with the team.


With some places having as much as a foot of snow, Reading Transport have announced that there are no buses currently running in Reading or Newbury.


Former US-backed Guatemalan strongman Efraín Ríos Montt was released from a Guatemalan military hospital where he was taken last month shortly after being put in prison to begin an 80-year sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity.

Guatemala's Ríos Montt released from hospital;


A flash flood watch was posted for Boone County into Thursday night as another storm system brings the threat of heavy rain and severe weather.

Flash flood watch posted for Boone County


Osama bin Laden and the core al-Qaida leadership are plotting new attacks against the United States and its allies from safe havens in Pakistan, a senior US official warned Thursday.


Lewis Hamilton of Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes has adopted a new approach for 2012 following this season's less than satisfactory race performances.

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren adopts a new approach for 2012 --


The Srinagar international airport will close for commercial flights for about a fortnight in June so that the runway can be upgraded, an official said on Tuesday.

Srinagar airport to close for fortnight in June


European unemployment has reached a record 11.3 percent, with 18 million people in 17 countries still looking for a job.

European unemployment reaches record 11.3 percent


Scottish brewer BrewDog is set to open its sixth bar site in Newcastle.

BrewDog to open sixth bar site in Newcastle


Investigators are still searching for the cause of this devastating fire last night in Windsor Township.

Investigators search for cause of devastating fire


Best anti-wrinkle cream for young women department is opened by Free face cream Ltd. The news has caught the attention of a number of sites online in the anti aging niche.


Juventus fired coach Claudio Ranieri on Monday, saying a shake-up was the only way to salvage what's left of a disappointing season in which the Turin club has gone winless in its last seven games.


``He just wants to love me, and I just wanted to be loved by him,'' the E! ``Fashion Police'' co-host said in the latest issue of Cosmopolitan.


French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner on Monday confirmed a newspaper report that France had opened political contacts with the radical Islamic group Hamas, reported dpa.

France has opened political contacts with Hamas


Jim Jones was arrested in New York on Wednesday for driving with a suspended license, according to TMZ.

Jim Jones arrested for driving with a suspended license


The US debt topped $14 trillion for the first time this month, according to figures released by the US Treasury.


The body of the latest Canadian soldier to die in the Afghanistan mission is set to arrive home today.


US stocks clung to narrow gains Thursday as mixed earnings reports boosted technology stocks, but weighed on consumer goods, overshadowing the morning's batch of largely disappointing US economic data.


The Indian Navy organised a picnic for the special children on Wednesday in New Delhi.

Indian Navy organises picnic for special children


Councillors paid tribute to a beloved former mayor with a one minute silence at full council on Tuesday, December 13.


FIVE seeding changes were confirmed ahead of Sunday's noon draw for the second round of the WilliamHill.com Derby.

Five seeding changes confirmed ahead of draw


Former Northern Iowa linebacker and Green Bay Packer star Bryce Paup is reportedly coming back to UNI to coach.

Bryce Paup reportedly coming back to UNI to coach


Diamond and jewelry retailer the Shane Co. announced that it has filed a voluntary ``petition for reorganization'' under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday.

Shane company files for bankruptcy protection


GateHouse Media Inc., the Perinton-based newspaper and Internet company, said Friday that it will suspend payment of quarterly dividends as part of a plan to strengthen its stock price and cash flow.


Online-mastering.com, the online audio mastering studio, announces the 2nd major upgrade of their online audio services, that connects artists, bands, labels and home studio producers with their high-end mastering studio facilities in Germany.

Online-mastering.com announces 2nd major upgrade of their online audio services


Firefighters were united in grief today after the tragic death of one of their own.


The major averages are lingering firmly in negative territory after reaching multi-month intraday highs earlier in the session.

Major averages lingering firmly in negative territory


Miley Cyrus has slammed social networking, branding it ``lame'' and claiming her friends are too busy posting pictures online to enjoy life.


Lauryn Hill is facing another lawsuit stemming from her 2007 European tour over her alleged failure to pay her bills.

Lauryn Hill faces another lawsuit over 2007 tour


More debris swept away in the Japanese tsunami a year ago is apparently washing ashore on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula.

Debris from Japanese tsunami washing onto Long Beach Peninsula


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says defender Rio Ferdinand faces at least another month on the sidelines.

Ferdinand faces another month on sidelines


United States striker Jozy Altidore has apologized for head butting an opponent while playing for Hull in the English Premier League.


Genesis Energy is expected to lose millions of dollars as a result of Tuesday's power cuts after being caught short of generation in Auckland when wholesale prices soared.


Officials say British forces have detained two Britons in Afghanistan, amid media reports the two were suspected of fighting for the Taliban.

British forces detain two Britons in Afghanistan


TROUBLED Chester City last night parted company with their popular manager Jim Harvey, as a change of ownership at the Deva Stadium was rumoured to be just around the corner.

Chester City have parted company with manager Jim Harvey


Nevis Radio is to surrender its commercial radio licence after winning a community radio licence to serve the Fort William area.

Nevis radio surrenders commercial licence


The South African Football Association has confirmed that South Africa will host the African Youth Championship following a decision by the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football.

South Africa to host African Youth Championship


A New Hampshire man received a personal thank you from presidential candidate Barack Obama when he made the 2-millionth donation to Obama's campaign.

NH man receives personal thank you from Obama


AN illegal prostitution racket on the Gold Coast has been cracked in a series of police raids, resulting in 16 people being charged.


The futures market gives an interest rate cut next week a 1 in 5 chance, which is a bit optimistic given the incentives the RBA has to stay on the fence.


A 38-year-old man was critically injured Monday morning when a forklift fell on him at a South Side cold storage facility, authorities said.


Paul Pierce drives the lane and dunks on Chris Bosh.


Awarepoint, a developer of real-time location systems for US hospitals, has raised $10 million.


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -DP World, the Dubai-based port operator, said Thursday its profit rose 18 percent last year as cargo volumes increased through its network.

Dubai port firm DP World profit rises 18 percent


EMC Corp., which is headquartered in Hopkinton, Mass., has signed a deal with the Indian Institute of Science for research on data analytics and intelligence.

EMC signs deal with Indian Institute of Science


The Government's official advisory body on drugs policy believes cannabis should remain a Class C drug and not be reclassified as Class B, it was reported today.

Cannabis 'should remain as Class C drug'


Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin underwent successful hernia surgery last week in Ohio.

Former UFC champ Rich Franklin undergoes successful hernia surgery


Naselle tuned up for the state playoffs with an easy 35-0 win over Ocosta Thursday night at home.


On April 13 area native Yogi Roth, now a nationally-known professional athlete, coach, entertainer and author, will speak at Penn State Worthington Scranton as part of a fundraiser to help Bullying and Teen Suicide Prevention.

Professional athlete to speak on Bullying, teen suicide prevention


Britney Spears has finally confirmed that she will be taking up a residency in Las Vegas later this year, and it sounds as though fans are in for a treat as she says it will be ``one massive party.''


American Airlines announced Friday it will furlough up to 175 pilots in the first half of 2010.

American Airlines to furlough up to 175 pilots


Fortis Healthcare Ltd said it plans to set up a cardiac centre at Dehradun under public private partnership with the Uttarakhand government at an investment of Rs10 crore.

Fortis Healthcare to set up cardiac centre in Dehradun for Rs10 crore


Three more British soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Sunday, bringing the death toll there to 204, the Ministry of Defence said.

Three more British soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Housing affordability has vastly improved for public sector workers in the last four years, but Greater London and the South East have the least number of affordable homes, according to research.


The US and EU formally signed up to the Copenhagen Accord this week as the end of January deadline looms.

US and EU sign up to Copenhagen Accord as deadline looms


Delhiites woke up to a wet morning on Saturday after intermittent showers lashed the city overnight keeping the mercury to lower levels.


A-Laser, a division of FCT Assembly and a premier laser cutting service specializing in the ablation of ultra-thin metals and plastics, recently increased its capacity through the purchase of its next LPKF Microline 600 laser system.


Pirelli completed the final test of the year, a five-day session in Bahrain at the Sakhir circuit.


People who have a bigger brain have more real friends, a British study has suggested.

People with 'bigger brains have more friends'


The ASPCA has been flooded with calls from big-hearted dog lovers wanting adopt the 33 poodles rescued from a Queens home on Thursday.

ASPCA flooded with calls to adopt 33 poodles rescued from Queens home


Sorenson, 22, will leave the No. 41 Dodges at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates to join GEM.

Reed Sorenson to join Gillett Evernham Motorsports


06:40 GMT, August 31, 2010 Ocelot, a cutting edge light protected patrol vehicle, has successfully completed its 41st blast test Force Protection Europe announced today with the latest results demonstrating not only the integrity of the vehicle but also its modularity and ease of repair.

Ocelot successfully completes its 41st blast test


Guidance on the management of sore throat and indications for tonsillectomy has been published by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network.

Guidance on management of sore throat published


John Rich, of the genre-bending country duo Big & Rich, tells EW that he's already recorded half a solo album for Warner Bros. Records.

Big & Rich's John Rich recording solo album


The first president of independent Algeria, Ahmed Ben Bella, died on April 11, 2012 in Algiers at the age of 96, news agency APS reported, citing members of his inner circle.

First president of independent Algeria dies:


The much awaited CAG reports on allocation of coal blocks and GMR-run Delhi Airport will be tabled in Parliament during the current session, finance minister P Chidambaram said.

CAG report on coal blocks to be tabled in current session:


Sonim Technologies, a San Francisco-based maker of submersible, ruggedized mobile phones, has raised $9 million in new VC funding.


Ratko Mladic threatened to wipe out the civilian populations of enclaves in eastern Bosnia in a chilling foreshadowing of the Srebrenica massacre, a former UN told the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal.

Ratko Mladic 'threatened to wipe out populations'


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bearish engulfing pattern for shares of Palm since they closed below $11.75.

SmarTrend's candlestick scanner detects bearish engulfing pattern for Palm (Palm)


Moderate alcohol consumption increases the risk of atrial fibrillation in older people with heart disease or advanced diabetes, found a study in CMAJ.

Moderate alcohol consumption may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in people with heart disease


A UPS cargo plane with two crew members on board crashed shortly after takeoff yesterday outside Dubai, officials said.


Four men were sentenced to prison this week for a $6 million mortgage fraud scheme centered in Columbus County, authorities said.


Tennessee Titans Jordan Babineaux had five tackles and an assist on Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Babineaux has five tackles against Texans


London: `Easy A` actress Emma Stone thinks Hollywood has grown more conservative as studio bosses are afraid of causing offence.

Emma Stone thinks Hollywood is growing conservative


It is deplorable that no concrete measures have been taken to protect the news media after newspaper editor Lasantha Wickrematunge's murder and as a result of the climate of fear, the most independent journalists are fleeing the island, and the most outspoken media are closing, an international media watchdog said.

No concrete measures taken to protect media:


An apparent hacker attack crashed the WikiLeaks website Sunday, just as 250,000 leaked US diplomatic despatches were being made public, but news media sites carrying edited versions of the cables remained operational.


Police say two men were shot in Floyd County, Kentucky on Friday.


Russian entrepreneur and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich said on Monday that nobody protected his business in 1990s; therefore he refuted one of his defense lines in the hearing of Boris Berezovsky's $ 5.5 billion lawsuit, the Russian Legal Information Agency reported.

Nobody protected my business in 1990s - Abramovich


Washington - Ahead of a meeting Friday between President Barack Obama and hundreds of Native American leaders, the administration unveiled new rules for tribal lands that officials say will expedite home building and energy development.

Administration unveils new rules for tribal lands


John Forsythe, the suave, smooth-voiced US actor who portrayed one of TV's greatest patriarchs, died at the age of 92, after a struggle with cancer.


Stacey Solomon, the girl from Dagenham who is attempting to win on X Factor after becoming a single mum and provide for her kid, loves the Spice Girls.


FARGO, ND A Fargo man is facing charges after two cars were set on fire early this morning.

Man facing charges after cars set on fire


Hines plans to expand its green initiatives so that every Hines-managed property goes through certification by the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for the operation and maintenance of buildings.


Syrian activists said rebels shot down a government warplane over the northern province of Idlib on Thursday, the second time in a week that opposition fighters claimed to have brought down an aircraft in the civil war.

Syria activists say rebels shot down warplane


Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili made the last mistake in his political career when he opened fire at Russian citizens and peacekeepers, Russian Permanent Representative to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said on Friday.

Saakashvili makes last mistake in his political career --


Former England cricket star Andrew Flintoff has announced his intention to become a professional boxer and make his debut in Manchester in November.

Former England cricket star Andrew Flintoff to become professional boxer


Govt seizes on opposition budget split Updated: 12:54, Tuesday February 7, 2012 Federal Labor has seized on an apparent split in senior opposition ranks about the timing of a budget surplus under a coalition government.


French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to propose a new security and economic relationship between Europe and Russia during his meeting with the Russian President along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Deauville this month.

Sarkozy to propose security and economic between Europe and Russia


Bogotá-based label converter Etipress has installed a third press from Italian manufacturer Omet, in the form of a 530mm-wide XFlex X6, having installed its first UV flexo Omet press in 2007.


Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson launched a long-shot, third-party bid for the White House on Wednesday that could hurt Republican efforts to oust President Barack Obama in 2012.Johnson announced his intention to become the nominee of the Libertarian Party, seeking to capitalise on massive voter frustration with both th...

Johnson launches third-party White House bid


Cambodia reportedly plans to open its first stock exchange and start a corporate bond market in the fourth quarter of next year in a bid to attract foreign funds.


Developer Cogent Management has withdrawn its application for ``Marina Village,'' a mixed-use project at 142 Ferry Road that was to include 27 units of affordable housing.

It would have included 27 units of affordable housing


Honda Motor Co. will recall more than 2 million vehicles in the US and China to update the automatic transmission software in many of company's most popular models.

Honda to recall more than 2 million vehicles in US and China


How do you introduce a new kitten to a household with cats who didn't feel any real need for kittens?

How to introduce a kitten into your household


Zimbabwean police have arrested the owner of boat which capsized on Christmas Day, killing 11 children, state media reported Wednesday.

Zimbabwe police 'arrest owner of boat that capsized'


Sainsbury's is set to move its boxed and hanging clothing depot from Coventry to Bedford as the retailer grows its apparel offer.

Sainsbury's to move clothing depot to Bedford


Four NATO soldiers were killed on Friday in Afghanistan, NATO confirmed on Saturday.

Four NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan


A court heard yesterday how police called to a crime scene by an escaped victim ate several pieces of evidence in the form of Domino's pizzas.


AC Milan have denied that club president Silvio Berlusconi sent any letter to Il Processo di Biscardi about a ``complete change'' this summer.


Barcelona has offered Samuel Eto'o a two-year contract extension at his current pay level, the player's agent said on Tuesday.

Barcelona offer Eto'o contract extension


Cocking a snook at Pranab Mukherjee's warning of stern action against leaders working against the Congress-Trinamool alliance in Bengal, party strongman and Murshidabad district Congress president Adhir Chowdhury started campaigning for Independent candidates on Thursday.

Adhir starts campaigning for Independent candidates


An elderly man suffocated and six others were hospitalised in Odisha's Kandhamal district Tuesday after a fire they kept in their room to warm themselves resulted in lack of oxygen, police said.

Elderly man suffocates, six hospitalised


The 12th annual Pipes of Christmas will come to Summit Dec. 18 at 2 and 8 pm at Central Presbyterian Church for a one-0f-a-kind Christmas music experience.

12th annual Pipes of Christmas comes to Summit


Spain defender Carles Puyol injured his right foot during Saturday's 2-1 European Championship victory against Sweden.

Spain defender Puyol injures foot in 2-1 victory against Sweden;


Shreveport police are investigating the city's latest shooting, at a possible drug deal-gone-bad outside an elementary school on the south side of town.

Shreveport police investigate latest shooting


A new Technical and Vocational Education and Training strategy, which was recently approved by the Caribbean Community's Council for Human and Social Development, is set to redefine TVET as an economic development activity.


Jimmy Meng, a former Flushing assemblyman and the father of Congresswoman-elect Grace Meng, pled guilty Wednesday to wire fraud charges.


Tiger Woods withdrew from the Players Championship after seven holes of the final round because of a neck injury.

Tiger Woods withdraws from Players Championship


Startup Village, the city-based telecom incubator, has got an additional space of 10,000 square foot.


In an interview with Komal Nahta on ETC Bollywood Business, Priyanka Chopra talks about Don 2, Kareena Kapoor, who she says is brilliant actress, and her cousin, Parineeti Chopra.


One of India's best known corporate voices, Infosys's non-executive chairman NR Narayana Murthy, tore into the mindset responsible for the Commonwealth Games mess that's costing India its international image, saying, ``The corrupt should stop blaming the media.''


Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti admits he wants David Beckham to stay on at the club after his loan deal expires in March.


When looking for effective enterprise antivirus software, does it matter whether it is free or paid antivirus?


Britain's Zara Phillips is reportedly set to star in hit UK TV talent show 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Zara Phillips set to star in 'Strictly Come Dancing'


The Indian markets have opened on a flat note taking cues from overseas bourses, including the US stock market, which closed with losses on Friday.


In a serious blow to NBC News and Brian Williams, it was announced Friday that NBC is canceling Rock Center.


The Cameroonian national coach, Otto Pfister, says his problem with his team participating in the ongoing Ghana 2008 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Kumasi is cohesion.


The price of school lunches at CMS will likely go up by 10 or 15 cents next year to cover the price of more fruits and vegetables.


The balloon festival attracted a good-sized crowd here today, as families and friends gathered in Town Park to watch what the master of ceremonies aptly called ``paint drops in the sky.''


Amdocs, a provider of customer experience systems, and IBM, recently entered into an alliance and original equipment manufacturer agreement under which Amdocs will embed the IBM DB2 Data Server and the IBM Optim Data Growth solutions with Amdocs' customer management solutions.


A 70-year-old man in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a car while crossing Charleston Boulevard on Friday morning.

Man in wheelchair struck, killed by car on Charleston Boulevard


The state Senate today approved and sent to the governor a bill to give schools flexibility on when to start the school year.

Senate approves bill giving schools flexibility on starting school


The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, applying Florida law, ruled that issues of fact precluded summary judgment as to whether a notice of intent to initiate litigation served on the policyholder constituted a ``claim.''

Issues of fact preclude summary judgment as to whether notice of intent to initiate litigation constituted a ``claim''


Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears have announced a trade with the Lancaster Barnstormers for catcher Manny Mejia.

Newark Bears announce trade with Lancaster Barnstormers


Emergency services responded to an accident this morning where a car crashed into a house at Toormina.


Aug 7, Keith Bogans, the American professional basketball player and a free agent has reportedly joined Chicago Bulls.


Rogers Corp., a Killingly-based manufacturing company, will hold a conference call at 9 am Wednesday to discuss its second-quarter earnings.


Electronic Arts has announced its going to expand the Boom Blox franchise it created in collaboration with film director and producer Steven Spielberg: coming in ``spring 2009'' to Europe and North America, Boom Blox Bash Party will add more than 400 new levels and more intense multi-player action to the destructive, puzzle-solving animated action game.


The number of fuel filling stations has fallen to a record low, it was revealed today.

Number of filling stations at record low


A North Hampton man has died in a motorcycle crash in Portsmouth.

North Hampton man dies in motorcycle crash


President Obama has signed a new set of financial reforms into law.


Siemens AG may cut as many as 17,200 jobs by 2010 as part of an effort to save 1.2 billion euros.


Chie Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has remarked that path to military courts have been closed in the country and nobody should have any misconception in this regard.


Newly-released documents show government regulators exempted BP from a comprehensive environmental review of the project that resulted in the spill.

Government exempted BP from environmental review


Bellarmine University has signed a pair of women's basketball players - Therese Montano, a 5-foot-9 guard from Mercy Academy, and Kylee Hamilton, a 5-4 guard from Indian Creek High School in Indiana.

Bellarmine signs a pair of women's basketball players


Parliament will review the Geneva talks with Supreme National Security Council Secretary Saeed Jalili on Sunday, Hamidreza Haji-Babaii of the Parliament presiding board stated here on Tuesday.


The Employees' Provident Fund hopes the government will extend the private sector retirement age to at least 60 from the present 55 in the coming budget announcement.

Epf hopes government will extend private sector retirement age to at least 60


A man who admitted to attacking his wife with a cricket bat before choking her in front of their son has been referred to the Perth Family Violence Court.

Man admits attacking wife with cricket bat


Chennai , May 2 K Balajee, who had essayed character roles of hero as well as villain with equal aplomb and was a contemporary of legendary South Indian actors Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesan, died here today after a brief illness.


A northeast Georgia small town voted earlier this week to spend $1 million to buy the Cafe Risque so they could shut the strip club down.

Georgia town spends $1 million to buy, shut down strip club


DoubleTree by Hilton has opened a new hotel in Gurgaon, Delhi National Capital Region, India named DoubleTree by Hilton Gurgaon-New Delhi NCR.


Missouri running back Henry Josey was carted off the field after injuring his left leg on a carry in the third quarter against No. 21 Texas.

Missouri running back Henry Josey carted off in third quarter


Nick Price won the Toshiba Classic on Sunday for his fourth career Champions Tour title, holding off Mark Wiebe by a stroke at Newport Beach Country Club.


STEVE Harper will leave Newcastle United at the end of the season after two decades of service with the club.

Harper to leave Newcastle at the end of the season


A rally against gay parades has taken place in Moscow following the recent European Court of Human Rights' ruling to overturn the city mayor's ban on the events.

Rally against gay parades takes place in Moscow


Spot gold slid to a session low of $965.00 an ounce, from its earlier four-month high of $987.75, as oil prices tumbled more than $9 a barrel.

Gold slides to session low after oil tumbles


AS the world watches tsunami-devastated Japan and a nuclear disaster unfold, 15 Japanese exchange students at Loreto College have returned home to an uncertain future.

Japanese students return to an uncertain future


Testaverde won election to the College Football Hall of Fame following a career that included a Heisman Trophy.

Vinny Testaverde wins election to college Football Hall of Fame


Concerns that an international currency war may hinder the global economic recovery weighed down the markets during the midday with the Dow falling 52 points to 10,915.

Currency war may hinder economic recovery


Kader Asmal, a respected veteran of the struggle against apartheid who then fought to ensure South Africa lived up to its democratic ideals, has died at the age of 76, his family said Thursday.

Anti-apartheid stalwart Asmal dies at 76


Children's Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour at GRD Academy on Friday.

Children's Day celebrated with enthusiasm


The 14-time major winner, Tiger Woods, is hopeful to play the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, starting from March 22, 2012, at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, Florida.

Tiger Woods hopeful to play the Arnold Palmer Invitational --


But despite all these controversies that have surrounded him, Salman says that he likes to keep his private life, private.


Black and minority ethnic teachers face an ``endemic culture of institutional racism'' in schools, research found.


SI.com's Jon Heyman is reporting the Mets have traded for Gary Matthews Jr., sending Brian Stokes to the Angels.


FIVE Russian children were killed today when a staircase collapsed in a school near the Urals Mountains city of Orenburg, emergency officials said.


Jeff Conaway, who starred in the sitcom ``Taxi,'' played swaggering Kenickie in the movie musical ``Grease'' and publicly battled drug and alcohol addiction on ``Celebrity Rehab,'' died Friday.


THE MOUNT Callan wind farm development offered an ``unparalleled'' return to landowners, according to Padraig Howard of West Clare Renewable Energy Ltd.


China's state-owned flagship carrier, Air China, on Monday began the first scheduled flights by a foreign airline to North Korea.

Air China begins scheduled flights to North Korea


A serving police officer has been charged with misconduct in a public office.


American social historian and anti-war activist, Howard Zinn passed away of a heart attack on January 27, 2010 at the age of 87.


On June 9th Johnny Depp turns 48 and has a very unique style for a man of his age, or really any age.


'Mad Men' star Christina Hendricks says she would love the chance to play Wonder Woman if the iconic superheroine ever makes it to the big screen, reported the website Ibn Live.


Ecuador has formally recognised Palestine as an independent state, following the lead of its neighbours Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay earlier this month.


The London stock market rose in early trade on Wednesday with the FTSE 100 index up 17.78 points or 0.33 percent to 5,383.45 points.

London stock market rises in early trade


The veteran BBC sports presenter David Vine, who progressed to broadcasting after starting his career in the regional press, has died aged 73.

Sports presenter David Vine dies aged 73


A 39-year-old man recently drowned accidentally in the Wyalusing Creek in Rush Township in western Susquehanna County, police said.


After much speculation, Simon Cowell finally confirmed to Ryan Seacrest Wednesday that he's dating Carmen Electra -- but they're not exclusive.

Simon Cowell confirms he's dating Carmen Electra


Billy Crystal is taking his acclaimed stage autobiography, ``700 Sundays,'' on the road this fall.

Billy Crystal takes '700 Sundays' on the road


The Saab Automobile division of General Motors on Friday filed for creditor protection after failing to get funds from both the Swedish government and its parent.

Saab Automobile files for creditor protection


Two 10th Mountain Division soldiers based at Fort Polk, La., were killed Friday in Afghanistan.

Two 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed in Afghanistan


The mission of Ten Thousand Villages is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships.

``Ten Thousand Villages, creating opportunities.''


Two Fort Riley soldiers were killed this week in Afghanistan when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device.

Two Fort Riley soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Online broadcast TV service Aereo scores a big legal win, as a US appeals court rejects a bid from TV networks to declare Aereo guilty of copyright infringement.


The mortgage market remains subdued despite a slight recovery in April, the major banks say.


A Los Angeles-area mother and a family friend have pleaded not guilty to hiring a hit man to kill her daughter's boyfriend.

Mom, family friend plead not guilty to hiring hit man to kill daughter's boyfriend


Shackleford held off the late charge of Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom to win the Preakness and spoil yet another Triple Crown try.

Shackleford holds off Animal Kingdom to win Preakness


Jorge Lorenzo has confirmed he will participate in the final MotoGP pre-season test at Qatar in an attempt to make up for lost track time.


India, China and South Korea comprise nearly half of the total international students studying in American universities and colleges during the 2009/2010 academic year.

India, China and South Korea comprise nearly half of international students in US


CSC today announced it has signed an information technology outsourcing agreement with Xerox Corporation.

CSC signs outsourcing agreement with Xerox


When Barack Obama places his hand on Abraham Lincoln's Bible Jan. 20, and repeats the words ``So help me, God,'' as he takes the oath to become the nation's 44th president, he will do so over the objections of a number of atheists.


Dozens of salmon are being released into the Saranac River thanks to a high school project.

Dozens of salmon released into Saranac River


The former owner of a South Florida escort service is scheduled to be executed for murdering an exotic dancer 25 years ago.

Former owner of escort service to be executed for murdering ...


Dutch financial group Achmea is buying back up to $900m of government guaranteed debt in a tender expiring on December 20.

Achmea to buy back $900m of government guaranteed debt


If everything goes according to plan, the five-decade old Jeypore airstrip, which is lying neglected, will get a facelift soon.


Olympics, was killed in a weekend pickup truck crash in Texas, authorities said.

Cyclist kyle bennett killed in truck crash


Syrian opposition coalition may soon open offices in Washington and New York, Washington Times reports on Thursday.


Tiger Woods won a record seventh WGC-Bridgestone Invitational title at Firestone, overhauling Padraig Harrington with a sizzling burst of scoring before benefiting from a late blunder by the Irishman.


FEMA has opened a disaster recovery center in Leon County where people can talk to a real person and get information about available storm-recovery aid for their homes and businesses.

FEMA opens recovery center in Leon County


The Chicago Blackhawks set a National Hockey League record for the best start to a season when they scored a point in a 17th consecutive game by defeating the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Friday.

Blackhawks set record for best start to season


Earlier this week, Air Canada announced it was cutting six routes from its regular service, but Rick Erickson says the changes -- and potential for further reductions -- are simply a sign of the times.


THREE women have been hurt by falling trees in two accidents as ferocious winds batter southeast Queensland.


A 20-year-old Newman Grove man has plead not guilty to a manslaughter charge from a deadly October fight.

Newman Grove man pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge


South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world championships, and the results of her gender tests will be kept confidential, the South African sports ministry announced today.


Tamil film actor Murali died here today following a heart attack, his family said.


In all the celebration that are happening in the Telangana region, Hyderabad has become the bone of contention.


Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney is working to connect more personally with voters and refocus his campaign on the fight for convention delegates as he tries to recover from a difficult month.

Romney working to connect personally with voters


Jury in NJ convicts Ill. man in military info case A former employee of a New Jersey-based defense contractor was found guilty Wednesday of taking US military technology trade secrets from his employer and exporting them to his native China.


Four Southern African countries have agreed to develop a $225 million power line that would allow an extra 600 megawatts to be transmitted around the region, an official said on Thursday.

Southern African countries to develop power line


Lakers star Kobe Bryant says he doesn't take charges, and he's got a reason for it.


A young man was stabbed after a burglary and an underage drinking party in Raymond, located west of the Metro.

Man stabbed after burglary, at underage drinking party in Raymond


Two Iranian navy ships have entered Egypt\'s Suez Canal and are expected to reach the Red Sea later in the day, a source in the canal authority said on Thursday.

Iranian navy ships enter Egypt\'s Suez Canal


A beaming Minogue received the OBE for her services to music from Prince Charles, who was standing in for the Queen Elizabeth at the ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Pop star Kylie Minogue receives Order of the British Empire


Police are investigating the death of a man in a dam at Ellalong in the state's Hunter Valley.


Greater transparency and public engagement about the potential opportunities and risks presented by nanotechnology is required, according to a new report by The Australia Institute.

Greater transparency and public engagement about opportunities and risks presented by nanotechnology is required


Three men have been jailed for life for the ``calculated and cold-blooded'' murder of a nightclub doorman in Liverpool.

Three men jailed for life after murdering doorman


After popularity of the topic hit the sky and more and more began searching for news related to it, Yahoo! has devoted an entire website on a sub domain for the royal wedding of Prince Williams and Kate Middleton.

Yahoo devotes a website for the royal wedding


Gord Thompson, who chairs the city-owned arena's board, insists that the public has no right to know whether the complaint is upheld or disciplinary action results.


Emma Watson partied until the early hours of Sunday morning to celebrate her 18th birthday.

Emma Watson celebrated her 18th birthday


Memphis forward Robert Dozier had a domestic assault complaint against him dropped Wednesday, the Commercial Appeal reported on its web site.


Finning International Inc. announced today that, along with certain of its subsidiaries, it has entered into a new unsecured operating credit facility of up to $1.0 billion with a syndicate of banks.

Finning enters into new operating credit facility


4/1/2008 4:32:31 AM Afghan police have killed three insurgents and captured a senior Taliban commander following a clash with militants in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, provincial police chief Mohammad Hussain Andiwal said Tuesday.

Afghan police kill three insurgents, capture Taliban commander ()


Actress Jennifer Lawrence of The Hunger Games will present the 84th annual Oscar nominations on Tuesday January 24 with Academy president Tom Sherak.

Jennifer Lawrence to present 84th Oscar nominations


The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League, has said that India denying democratic rights of Kashmiris , adding that India has no justification to celebrate Independence Day in the territory.

India denying democratic rights of Kashmiris:


France has started voting in regional polls forecast to punish President Nicolas Sarkozy's ruling party.


``Seven crap banks failed a crap test'' was our favourite summary of Friday, but TMM, ever positive, have put on their rose-tinted spectacles to bring you today's piece.


Pippa Middleton, sister of Kate Middleton, is being touted as the new Jennifer Aniston.

Pippa Middleton is the new Jennifer Aniston


San Luis Obispo Police are investigating the death of a man found behind a local business.

Police investigating death of man behind local business


South African Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu is to retire from public duties later this year.

Desmond Tutu to retire from public duties


Former Smiths vocalist, Morrissey, passed out on stage the other night whilst performing in the UK During the first song ``This Charming Man'', he had trouble breathing and passed out.


Cinterion leads the M2M module market in terms of the unit shipment, and Sierra Wireless leads the market in terms of revenue.

Cinterion leads M2M module market in unit shipment


A Maine man has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter over a crash that killed two passengers in his car.

Maine man pleads not guilty to manslaughter


Google building third Asia data centre Updated: 08:53, Wednesday April 4, 2012 Google's three new Asian data centres will join its six in the United States and two in Europe.


Liphook students have been on Tor after Tor as they tackled an expedition across Dartmoor.


World renowned Chicago Chef Art Smith will soon be inducted into the Chef's Hall of Fame.

Chef Art Smith inducted into Hall of Fame


A Deerfield woman was arrested Tuesday on allegations of kidnapping, aggravated assault and criminal restraint.

Deerfield woman arrested on allegations of kidnapping


Batu MP Tian Chua has filed an application to the Court of Appeal for leave to appeal against his conviction and sentence for biting a cop.


Manny Pacquiao sworn in to Congress in the Philippines


St. Albans police arrested two men early Friday morning following a stabbing in an apartment at 180 Federal St.

St. Albans police arrest two men following stabbing


A North Dakota bighorn sheep hunting license is being auctioned in Minnesota on Friday.

Nd bighorn sheep license to be auctioned


Young scientists and inventors in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to show their projects at an upcoming fair in Seaforth.

Young scientists, inventors invited to Fair


Texas Gov. Rick Perry today dismissed his decline in public opinion polls in his bid for the GOP presidential nomination as ``a distraction,'' saying Americans are worried about jobs and not candidates' standing in the endless surveys.

Perry dismisses decline in polls as a distraction


Ed Miliband today vowed to rebuild the Labour party ``from the bottom up'' to attract hundreds and thousands of new members by improving community organisation and reaching out to disaffected voters.

Ed Miliband vows to rebuild Labour party 'from the bottom up'


US construction spending fell more than expected in January to its lowest level in five months, a government report showed on Tuesday, pulled down by weak private construction outlays.


A 58-year-old Red Bluff woman, the former controller for the Shasta Woman's Refuge, pleaded guilty today to two counts of bank fraud.

Red Bluff woman pleads guilty to bank fraud


A funnel cloud was spotted over Brick Township near Drum Point Road and lasted for approximately one minute this morning.

Funnel cloud spotted over Brick Township


A tiger devoured a mentally ill man who entered the animal's zoo cage in north-east China, local media reported on Friday.


A York Springs woman died in a crash on Route 15 near Clear Springs Road in York County on Sunday afternoon, according to the York County coroner's office.


Investigators believe a driver may have suffered a medical emergency just before he plowed into a parade of people in Virginia.


A Macoupin County associate judge has been suspended with pay by the 7th Judicial Circuit after allegedly making threatening statements.

A Macoupin County judge suspended for threatening statements


British sprint expert Mark Cavendish won the 12th stage of the Tour of Spain on Thursday, while Spain's Igor Anton retained the leader's jersey.

Cavendish wins 12th stage of Tour of Spain


Sam's Club has added US Cellular to its postpaid wireless offerings.


There is speculation an injunction is to be issued to port workers in Tauranga and Wellington.


Boeing Co. workers voted overwhelmingly Thursday to disband the union at the North Charleston factory, boosting prospects corporate officials will consider the Lowcountry for a second assembly line for the 787 Dreamliner.

Boeing Co. workers voted to disband the union.


Yandex has added a 'panoramic views' function to the Yandex.Maps mobile app for smartphones running under iOS or Android.

Yandex adds panoramic views to Yandex.Maps for mobiles


One of the most common questions I receive is, ``How long will it take to process my green card/alien relative petition/employment authorization/naturalization application/adjustment of status, etc.?''

How long will it take to process my application?


Play.com has revealed that it is planning to roll out a new digital distribution service of it's own which will allow users to download games directly from the site.

Play.com planning digital distribution service


Canadian stocks fell, led by oil producers, after the US reported a larger-than-expected drop in retail sales and commodity prices declined.

Canadian stocks fall after US reports drop in retail sales


A new program based in Truro, NS, is aiming to help farmers across the province save money by becoming more environmentally friendly.

New program aiming to help farmers become more environmentally friendly


India pledged $50 million on Tuesday for strengthening institutional mechanisms on biodiversity conservation in the country.

India pledges $50 million to strengthen biodiversity conservation


Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs has an ``excellent prognosis'' after receiving a liver transplant at a Tennessee hospital, a doctor has confirmed.

Steve Jobs has 'excellent prognosis' after transplant


Israeli troops raided Nablus city hall on Wednesday, the deputy mayor said, in what appears to be part of an ongoing crackdown on institutions the army believes are linked to Hamas in the West Bank.


Iran announces uranium enrichment Updated: 05:17, Thursday February 14, 2013 Iran has announced an upgrade to its uranium enrichment machines, upping the ante even as UN experts were holding talks in Tehran on the Islamic republic's controversial nuclear drive.


We want to see how Americans spend their paycheck every month.


In a society when athletes are highly praised and highly paid, how early is too early to begin training your child for athletic success?

How early is too early to begin training your child?


Environmental Writer Asian carp may have breached an electronic barrier designed to prevent the giant invaders from upsetting the ecosystem in the Great Lakes and jeopardizing a $7 billion sport fishery, officials said Friday.

Asian carp may have breached electronic barrier


The security scenario at the regional and global level is undergoing a major transformation, which has strategic implications for Pakistan.

Security scenario undergoing major transformation:


And now, Moon is taking his Shows to America for Sony's video website Crackle.com.


A resident in the 100 block of East Cecil Street reported a video game system, valued at $450, was stolen from his residence between 2:30 and 2:45 pm, Saturday, Feb. 21.


Apple has sued Motorola, alleging Motorola's smartphones infringe on Apple's intellectual property, according to a published media report.


COLOGNE, Germany - FC Cologne has signed Portugal midfielder Maniche from Atletico Madrid on a two-year contract.

FC Cologne signs Portugal midfielder Maniche


During an interview with Lee Hawkins of the Wall Street Journal, NBA commissioner David Stern called Billy Corben's 30 for 30 documentary Broke mildly racist.

David Stern calls 30 for 30 documentary ``mildly racist''


A Wisconsin man accused of stalking singer-songwriter Jewel at the Texas ranch she shares with her husband rodeo legend Ty Murray said he was on a mission from God, according to Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant.

Man accused of stalking Jewel was on a mission from God


The Cleveland Browns have released guard Eric Steinbach, who missed last season following back surgery.

Browns release veteran guard Eric Steinbach


Investigators continue to unravel the mystery of Saturday's fatal house fire in Langsville, Ohio where the body of a male victim was found inside the home.

Investigators unraveling mystery of fatal house fire


Keri Russell, who has just given birth to a daughter, her second child, in New York.


The bad credits eat up bank profits, the data of the Bulgarian National Bank show.


Orange France has added an interactive programme guide to its RendezVous TV mobile app, enhancing it with web services and content to deliver a new interactive experience between TV and mobile accessible to anyone.

Orange France adds interactive programme guide to mobile app


GrainCorp Ltd says it has completed its $600 million equity raising, first flagged to the market last month.


Last night Billy Joel helped bid farewell to Shea Stadium, with the last concert at the field;


The 2012 special district elections take place on Tuesday, May 8, and in Grand County that means five special districts will be holding elections out of a total of about 53 special districts in the county.

Special districts elections take place May 8


``Time to tell the truth, our local history, New York was the land of Slavery!''


Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Vance Worley looks to build off of his Opening Day start when he takes the mound for the second time this season.

Minnesota Twins' Vance Worley looks to build off of Opening Day start


Dog bites boy is not news but boy bites dog is or so the old saying goes well this is the news boy bites dog who attacks him.


Britain's construction sector shrank unexpectedly in June at the sharpest rate in two-and-a-half years as new work dried up and a weak housing market took its toll.

Construction sector shrinks unexpectedly


NDTV's Greenathon rolls on over 3 crore rupees raised that will light up more than 130 villages, chief ministers take the green pledge.


Mitchell and Mary Jo Redmon of Hendersonville, NC are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 30, 2011.

Redmons to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary


Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Balamand University's medical center, dubbed ``The Rafik Hariri University Hospital.''

Hariri lays foundation stone for Balamand University's medical center


Americans tend to think the rich are different from average people, branding them as more hardworking and intelligent, but also greedier and more dishonest, a new survey finds.


Three Oxford University students are planning to swim the Strait of Gibraltar to help raise money for the children's charity, the Variety Club.

Oxford University students to swim the Strait of Gibraltar


A teenage British girl sent her cell phone to be repaired and had it returned loaded with hardcore porn, The Sun reported Tuesday.

Girl's cell phone loaded with porn during...


The Seattle Seahawks have signed former Pro Bowl kicker Olindo Mare to replace departed free agent Josh Brown.

Seahawks sign veteran k Olindo Mare to replace Josh Brown


UCF tops the NCAA football betting power rankings in C-USA this week at BetUS Sportsbook.


Islamic Development Bank has mandated banks for a dollar Reg S sukuk.

Islamic Development Bank mandates for sukuk


Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan wants to use $11 million in savings from the 2010 municipal budget to fund a variety of initiatives.

Mayor Sullivan proposes funding for variety of initiatives


Comstar, Russian largest telecommunications provider, has posted a 1H 2010 net profit of $109 million under US GAAP.

Comstar posts 1H 2010 net profit of $109 million


A Sri Lankan man has been charged with sexual assault after allegedly flicking-up a Streatham woman's skirt and grabbing her buttocks in July.


England Women have made five changes for the RBS Six Nations decider against France in Rennes on Friday.


GOLDCORP INC. is pleased to declare its sixth monthly dividend payment for 2009 of $0.015 per share.

Goldcorp declares sixth monthly dividend payment for 2009


Indonesian authorities have seized nearly 700 endangered pig-nosed turtles at the main airport serving the capital Jakarta, an official said Monday.

Indonesia seizes nearly 700 endangered turtles


Discount retailer Poundland is expanding into Europe to build on its UK success during the recession.


The body of a man recovered from the River Severn in Shropshire earlier this month, has been identified.

Body recovered from River Severn in Shropshire identified


Iraq has signed its first major oil deal with a foreign company since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, a spokesman for the Iraqi Oil Ministry said Saturday.


FBI agents arrested a Deputy Constable with the Office of Rudy Rodriguez earlier today.


Kennesaw State University is hosting the largest collegiate sales competition in the United States next month.

Kennesaw State to host collegiate sales competition


Kyrylo Fesenko has officially re-signed the Jazz, a one-year qualifying offer worth about $1.1 million.


Perak Legislative Assembly Speaker V. Sivakumar can engage a lawyer to represent him in two ongoing suits at the Ipoh High Court.


The US Air Force said on Tuesday it removed two people from a refueling tanker program after a document mix-up that improperly disclosed confidential information about bids to supply the aircraft.

US Air Force removes two from tanker program


Lightpath®, a market leader in Ethernet-based communication solutions for New York metropolitan area businesses, today introduced its new branding and logo, which reflect the company's rich history and reinforce continued efforts to create close connections with customers.

Lightpath introduces new branding and logo


British supermodel Agyness Deyn has unexpectedly married Giovanni Ribisi, best known for playing Frank in the TV series Friends.

Agyness Deyn marries Friends actor Giovanni Ribisi


However, in a statement today, the former candidate has urged Governor Jindal to veto the pay raise legislation.

Former candidate john Georges urges louisiana Gov. Jindal to veto


The 2009 Oscar ratings are reportedly up 6% from last year, and are pointing towards Hugh Jackman being a big success as the host of the 81st annual awards show.


Syracuse center Fab Melo is entering the NBA draft after a breakout season in which he twice was held out because of eligibility issues.


President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in New York on Wednesday that hegemonic powers were serving interests of 'uncultured capitalists'' under the pretext of bringing democracy to world nations.

Hegemonic powers serving interests of capitalists


Women, children and students took to the streets in Syria yesterday, lending their voices to a month-long uprising that President Bashar Assad insists is the work of a foreign conspiracy.


Chiefs and Waikato first five-eighth Stephen Donald is undergoing surgery today to repair a torn chest muscle.


The Sporting News thinks Cal was taking a jab at Bob Knight over the grades and I think it is Jerry Tipton.


Gibraltar Industries Inc.'s share price has entered into oversold territory with a stochastic value of 10.2607.

Gibraltar Industries Inc. enters oversold territory


Short sellers rode piggyback on the NMDC counter in the equity market.


TWO Stockton schoolboys who have a passion for politics have been selected as youth MPS.

Stockton schoolboys selected as youth MPs


A 75-year-old North County woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances Wednesday at the trailer park where she lived, a sheriff's official reported.

Woman found dead under suspicious circumstances


A UN report has highlighted the escalation of Israeli aggression against Palestinian children in March and April this year.

UN report highlights Israeli aggression against children


Belfast - A woman from Belfast is accused of illegally selling prescription drugs from her home.

Belfast woman accused of selling prescription drugs


But the Sex And The City star says she feels old and tired now that she has two children to run around after.


The Senators have traded Bishop to the Tampa Bay Lightning for rookie centre Cory Conacher and fourth-round pick, according to multiple media reports.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Senators trade goalie Ben Bishop to Lightning for centre Cory Conacher and a pick


Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino has a grade 1 sprain of his right thumb, and assistant general manager Scott Proefrock didn't rule out the possibility of placing him on the disabled list.


Sohar University has hosted a dinner for the 'Captains of Industry' at The Chedi Hotel here.

Sohar University hosts ``Captains of Industry''


Hamas has released 17 political prisoners in the Gaza Strip ahead of Palestinian unity talks, a local police chief said on Thursday.

Hamas releases 17 political prisoners in Gaza


The state-rescued lender Royal Bank of Scotland announced on Monday that it plans to axe 2,600 jobs.


TEHRAN, Iran '' Iran has the knowledge and scientific capability to produce nuclear weapons but will never do so, a prominent lawmaker has said.

Iran can produce nuclear weapons, lawmaker says


Italian composer of Rome theme song dies at 95 Armando Trovajoli, an Italian who composed music for some 300 films and whose lush and playful serenade to Rome is a much-requested romantic standby for tourists, has died at age 95.


Lawyers of the Lahore Bar Association Tuesday once again turned hostile against mediamen and barred them from covering the court proceedings of maidservant Shazia murder case in which former LBA president Ch Naeem is nominated as an accused.


Coach Geoff Lawson may not return to Pakistan to resume his coaching assignment with the national cricket team, local media reported on Saturday.


A 12-year-old Emirati boy in the capital has allegedly been beaten to death by his father, Gulf News has learnt.


The Saline High School girls swimming and diving team is hosting a carwash fundraiser on Saturday from 8:30 am-to 4:30 pm at the Saline Fire Station, located at 205 E. Michigan Avenue.

Saline High School girls swimming and diving team hosting carwash fundraiser


The man run over by a car in a Walmart parking lot on Tuesday has died, a family spokeswoman said.

Man run over by car in Walmart parking lot dies


A prominent lawyer who was laid off this week was found dead in an apparent suicide at in his downtown DC office.

Prominent lawyer found dead of apparent suicide


New York, May 22 Veteran Hollywood actor Robert De Niro has become a grandfather and is celebrating the birth of his grandson.


Sergio Garcia shares the halfway lead with Ryan Palmer in the Byron Nelson Championship after a second round of 66 at the TPC Four Seasons.


He went on write, ``I think I'm leaving NBC just in time.''


Greuther Fuerth won promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time after drawing 1-1 at FSV Frankfurt on Friday.

Greuther Fuerth wins promotion to Bundesliga


More bodies are pulled out of the rubble in northeastern Japan as survivors seek medical care and shelter.


Australian employers added more workers than economists forecast in January, adding to evidence that economic growth will accelerate this year.

Australian employers add more workers than forecast


Illinois Wesleyan librarians are studying how students study.


Total US money market mutual fund assets rose $4.87 billion to $2.639 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.

Money fund assets rise to $2.639 trillion


Ruckus Wireless unveiled a comprehensive Wi-Fi strategy for service providers and introduced an extensive range of provider-purposed products for applications across their hotspot, commercial and residential businesses.

Ruckus Wireless unveils a Wi-Fi strategy for service providers


A small group of protesters destroyed an Iranian police post protecting the French embassy in Tehran and threw stones at visitors.

Protesters destroy police post at French embassy in Tehran


A top Israeli defense official said Thursday that Israel wants to relinquish all responsibility for the Gaza Strip, including the supply of electricity and water, now that the territory's southern border with Egypt has been opened.

Defense official says Israel wants no responsibility for Gaza


Dilip Bhat of Prabhudas Lilladher is of the view that Bajaj Auto looks pretty good and even from the current levels it can still give 25-30% returns over next one year.

Bajaj Auto can still give 25-30% returns:


comScore is planning to take over AdXpose, a digital advertising company, for $22 million in a primarily stock-based transaction.


Christina Applegate and Alyssa Milano have joined the cast of Hall Pass, a comedy from the Farrelly brothers and New Line Cinema.

Christina Applegate and Alyssa Milano join Hall Pass


TEHRAN -Iranian teenage volleyball team was invited for Italian tournaments to compete with three stout teams.

Iran teenage volleyball invited for Italy tournaments


The Mount Pleasant couple that own the Dynasty restaurant, 2427 Lathrop Ave., was arrested today on a federal money laundering charge, according to Racine Police.

Mount Pleasant couple arrested on money laundering charge


Amazon announced today that Nora Roberts is the third author to sell more than 1 million Kindle books.

Nora Roberts sells more than a million Kindle books


Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces changes to the city's recycling program Monday on Chicago's far North Side.

Emanuel announces changes to recycling program in Chicago


A former Horry County timeshare salesman was arrested by the SC Department of Revenue investigators today on multiple charges of tax evasion, according to a news release from the state Department of Revenue.

Former salesman charged with tax evasion


Amazon has announced it has extended its AutoRip service to vinyl records.


CHEYENNE, Wyo. ― A leadership seminar for Wyoming youth is being held in Cheyenne this week.

Leadership seminar for Wyoming held in Cheyenne


Abilene residents are invited to National Night Out, America's night out against crime, today at the Civic Center, 1100 N. Sixth St.

Abilene residents invited to National Night Out


Alzheimer's disease may start in the liver, not the brain, a new animal study suggests.


The Texans have donated $25,000 to the 100 Club Survivors Fund in honor of the four Houston firefighters who lost their lives a hotel fire on May 31.

Texans donate $25,000 in honor of firefighters


CBS News is reporting that Prince Philip has suffered a heart attack and underwent surgery Friday after being airlifted to hospital with chest pains and is now being treated for a blocked coronary artery.


Tiger Woods arrived without warning on a lazy Sunday afternoon at the Masters.


A Michigan man found with 150 dead dogs in his freezer back in July was charged Thursday with Animal Cruelty.

Michigan man found with 150 dead dogs in freezer charged


The LME steel billet contracts have reached a double milestone with a turnover exceeding quarter of a billion USD, and over 260,000 metric tonnes or 4,000 lots traded.

London metal Exchange steel contracts reach double milestone


A highway overpass has collapsed in Missouri, following a freight train collision that slammed rail cars into one of its support pillars.

Highway overpass collapses in Missouri after freight train collision


PAUL McCartney and his girlfriend Nancy Shevel went shopping for fancy face creams at the Four Seasons Spa in DC Monday.

Paul McCartney goes shopping for face cream!


American Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today and will make changes at the top of its leadership.

American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection


J&T , a Slovak private equity group, may create a new holding which is likely to include SES Tlmace, a producer of industrial boilers.


Coldplay have announced that Girls Aloud will support them at an extra gig at Wembley Stadium next year.


Farmers markets support a sustainable food system by offering regionally-grown produce.

Farmers' markets support sustainable food systems


Telekomunikacja Polska has issued PLN514.5m of short term bonds to subsidiaries in the past two days.

Telekomunikacja Polska issues bonds to subsidiaries


The Lockerbie bomber has claimed his role in the attack has been exaggerated and the truth about the 1988 bombing which killed 270 people would soon emerge.

Lockerbie bomber: my role in attack has been exaggerated


House price declines are ``inevitable'', experts warn, as statistics show it is a buyers market.


Memphis police say a woman was shot in the leg during a carjacking in east Memphis.

Woman shot during carjacking in east Memphis


President Jacob Zuma has called on police to ``act accordingly'' when criminals point guns at them, according to SABC News.

Police must 'act accordingly' when criminals point guns:


A man who was charged after a loaded .22-caliber handgun, about an ounce of crack cocaine and ammunition were found in April in an apartment off Robinwood Drive pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of cocaine, according to court records.

Man pleads guilty to possession of cocaine


Kate Gosselin has reportedly claimed that she is ``tired'' of defending herself from her critics.

Kate Gosselin 'tired of defending herself'


High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens has revealed that she injured her fingers while trying to learn to play the guitar for her new movie Bandslam.

Vanessa Hudgens injures fingers playing guitar for new movie


A Knoxville man has been arrested on charges of dragging a small Terrier-mix dog behind a truck in the Middlebrook Pike area Tuesday afternoon.

Knoxville man arrested on charges of dragging dog behind truck


Just as you load up your car and begin your Memorial Day vacation, gas prices have reached another record high.


Petron Corporation, the country's leading oil refiner said this after announcing that they are set to reduce the pump prices of their gasoline, kerosene and diesel by P1 per liter effective 12:01 am of Saturday.

Petron to reduce pump prices of gasoline by P1


A fire destroyed a barn southwest of Loveland this afternoon, but firefighters kept it from spreading to other structures.

Fire destroys barn southwest of Loveland


A fire in the welding area of a Waite Park furnishings business caused minor damage Thursday night, Fire Chief Gary Curtis said.

Fire at Waite Park business causes minor damage


E.ON AG, an energy company, has announced that the newly commissioned Gate terminal in Rotterdam has begun commercial operations and provides E.ON Ruhrgas with approximately three billion cubic meters of annual liquefied natural gas, or LNG, regasification capacity.

E.ON's Gate terminal in Rotterdam begins commercial operations


Longtime inactive British metal act Seventh Angel have posted a new recording entitled, ``The Turning Tide'' online at this location.

Seventh Angel posts new recording online


Next Inning Technology Research, a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Analog Devices, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Cisco Systems, and Nu Horizons Electronics.


A woman was arrested in connection with a multi-city crime spree that ended in Bremerton, according to the Bremerton Police Department.

Woman arrested in connection with crime spree ending in Bremerton


Goodyear, one of the world's largest producers of tires, opened its first store and service center in St. Petersburg on Friday.


The banking system is expected to remain strong and healthy with loan growth remaining high, supported by healthy loans to households and businesses, Public Bank says.

Banking system to remain strong and healthy:


The stunning KTM X-Bow has been selected for the ``Race of Champions'', the crowning finale of the motorsport year, which takes place at Wembley Stadium in December.

KTM X-Bow selected for the Race of Champions


It has been reported that Tunisian opposition leaders joined the current ruling party in a new government to replace Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who fled to Saudi Arabia last week after ruling the country for 23 years.

Tunisian opposition leaders have joined the current ruling party in a new government


Eastern Shipbuilding Group is adding 500 new jobs to fill two new contracts.


The Buffalo Sabres re-signed restricted free agent forward Nathan Gerbe to a multi-year contract, the team said on Wednesday.

Sabres re-sign forward Gerbe to multi-year contract


She returned home apparently in ``good spirits'' after a night recovering.


He was kicked off Dancing With The Stars last night, after he was sickened with a case of laryngitis and had to take things easy.

Michael Bolton kicked off 'Dancing with the Stars'


The six Malaysians on board MV Rachel Corrie which was seized by Israel arrived safely in Jordan yesterday at about 12.30pm local time after Israel deported them.

Malaysians arrive in Jordan after Israel deported them


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A senior Chinese official on Thursday expressed opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan, saying it harms China-US relations, and is negative to the development of cross-strait relations.

China expresses opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan


Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan residence in a possible drug-related death, police said.


New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will endorse former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for president at an event in Hanover, NH, Tuesday afternoon, ABC News has learned.

Chris Christie to endorse Mitt Romney for president


Rodney MacDonald is expected to step down this week from his post as leader of the Nova Scotia Conservative Party.

MacDonald expected to step down this week


Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jacqueline Laurita is reportedly returning for season 5!

'Rhonj' Jacqueline Laurita returning for season 5


Apartment 9-D at the Scotland Manor Apartment complex caught fire early Tuesday night, causing an estimated $92,500 worth of damages.


A 36-year-old man was beaten over the head with a block of wood Thursday night in a robbery attempt in south Stockton.


The Movie -- insists the only way to get over a long flight is to ``have as much fun as you can''.


The next generation of the iPad could come in February, and will include Apple's ``retina'' display.

Next generation iPad could come in February


Former captain Shahid Afridi said on Saturday that he hoped to make a fresh start playing for Hampshire following his clashes with the Pakistan Cricket Board which fined him $53,000 for disciplinary breaches.


Butler University will join the Big East athletic conference in July 2013.


Ashton Kutcher, star of That '70s Show and Two and a Half Men, will play Steve Jobs in an upcoming indie flick.


The Honduran de-facto government of Roberto Micheletti resigned late Thursday, paving the way for a national unity and reconciliation government.


McLean-based Exelis announced Monday that it has sold its fiberglass reinforced pipe business to a Dubai-based company.

Exelis sells fiberglass reinforced pipe business


MIDDLESBROUGH chairman Steve Gibson has agreed to become Teesside patron of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, it has been announced today.

Steve Gibson becomes patron of Sir Bobby Robson Foundation


A Lizella woman died in a car crash on Houston Road near the Bibb County-Houston County line.


We have extended the deadline for FP and the Belfer Center's Cuban missile crisis contest, which means you have another chance to save the world -- and possibly win a new iPad.

Another chance to save the world -- and win an iPad


Police are being criticised for their part in a fatal crash that killed two men in Te Puke in 2010 in an investigation report released today.


A number of hotel jobs are to be created in Liverpool when an exhibition and events complex is built on the waterfront.


Kolkata, May 1 Air India cancelled 11 flights from Kolkata and combined some flights in a rescheduled roster Sunday as the strike by the airline's pilots entered its fifth day.

Air India cancels 11 flights from Kolkata


A war of gamers around the globe is about to spark with Game & Game World Championship 2009 Europe Finals.


DAVID Arquette partied so hard before entering rehab he busted his nose when trying to breakdance.

David Arquette partied hard before rehab


Two soccer fields in Salem had to be closed until further notice due to high levels of metal found in the soil.

Soccer fields closed after high levels of metal found


The Arizona Senate will add three more committees under a postelection reorganization by majority Republicans.


President Putin has congratulated the National Security Council on its anniversary and set out a number of goals the Council should achieve.

President Putin congratulates National Security Council


A new government initiative to help children learn maths through cooking and playing has been announced today by the schools secretary Ed Balls.

Children to learn maths through 'cooking and playing'


In lines with this focus, USA-based mobile service provider, Verizon Communications announced a mammoth 13,000 job cuts.

Verizon announces another 13,000 job cuts


He mused over the origin of the universe, skirted round the question of black holes, and traipsed through the creation of galaxies--all the while grounding his audience with his passion for cosmology.


Aslan play a special Christmas show in Vicar Street on December 27.


Dispatchers for Greenwood County E-911 celebrated 911 Appreciation Week this past week by having themes for each day, such as Wacky-Tacky Day and Senior Citizen Day.

Dispatchers celebrate 911 Appreciation week


US health insurer WellPoint is buying Amerigroup, a manager of publicly funded health programs, for about $4.9 bn, the companies said Monday.

US health insurer WellPoint buys Amerigroup


The San Diego Padres have designated right handed pitcher Samuel Deduno for assignment according to Corey Brock of MLB.com.

Padres designate Samuel Deduno for assignment


Panaji, Sep 7 Mumbai will have 76 new technology trains introduced as a part of Mumbai Urban Transport Project, a senior official said.

Mumbai will have 76 new technology trains:


(an error occurred while processing this directive)The latest film with Surya and Nayanatara under the direction of KS Ravikumar with the title Aadhavan in Tamil is being dubbed into Telugu by popular producer, trader and also the Rajahmundry Rural MLA Chandana Ramesh.


Kelly Clarkson said Sunday that Blake Shelton would officiate at her wedding to Brandon Blackstock, who also happens to be Shelton's manager.

Blake Shelton to officiate at kelly Clarkson's wedding


An ancient burial site, believed to be from the Neolithic period, has been discovered in Batu Niah in Sarawak, East Malaysia.

Ancient burial site discovered in East Malaysia


Petrol price was today hiked by Rs 1.82 a litre, the third increase in rates this month, as falling rupee made imports costlier.


Tehran Prosecutor General Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi announced on Wednesday that a 125-page indictment has been issued for Mehdi Hashemi, the son of Expediency Council Chairman Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.


Scotia Asset Management LP Tuesday announced a couple of portfolio advisor changes to its funds.

Scotia Asset Management announces portfolio advisor changes


A Federal Way pilot who overshot the Spokane airport by some 50 miles and then lined up on the wrong runway during approach has been convicted in federal court of flying while intoxicated.

Federal Way pilot convicted of flying while intoxicated


Allegheny Technologies Incorporated today announced the following operations management changes.

Allegheny Technologies announces operations management changes


On the afternoon of January 22, 2011, Chinese President Hu Jintao returned to Beijing by special plane after successfully concluding his state visit to the United States.

President Hu Jintao returns to Beijing after state visit to us


The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that receiver Ted Ginn could start returning kicks for the team again.


BMW is to pull its Sauber team out of Formula One at the end of the current season.


A recent Thompson Reuters poll found that 58 percent of consumers prefer organic to conventional foods if given the choice, according to an article on Huffington Post.


Sony Ericsson appoints Bolywood star Kareena Kapoor as its brand ambassador to endorse its Brand in India.Taking Sony Ericsson's entertainment heritage to new heights,newyly appointed brand ambassador Kareena Kapoor unveiled the new portfolio of phones - including the much awaited XPERIA X10, XPERIA X10 mini, XPERIA X10 mini pro, Vivaz, and Vivaz pro - combine rich graphics with intelligence capabilities.

Sony Ericsson appoints Kareena Kapoor as its brand ambassador


AROUND 200 tonnes of hay were destroyed in a barn fire in Almondsbury on Easter Monday.

200 tonnes of hay destroyed in barn fire in Almondsbury


Peter Andre is to star in a new strip show at London's 02 Indigo.


And it appears that this 7 inch Android tablet will be out within the next few weeks, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal, which quotes Amit Midha, Dell Greater China President.

Dell 7 inch tablet will be out in a few weeks


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Misdemeanor battery charges have been officially dropped against the actor after an arraignment hearing was held Friday but there was no one to press the complaint, says city spokesman Ryan Berni.

Charges dropped against Cuba Gooding Jr.


European shares fell on Monday, with pharma group Novo Nordisk down 12 percent after suffering a major regulatory setback.


In its first year as a commercially available service, lifeIMAGE, the medical image sharing choice for the nation's leading hospitals, has been named one of the most innovative technologies in the world by The Wall Street Journal.

LifeIMAGE named one of the most innovative technologies by the Wall Street Journal


American Eagle Outfitters Inc. said Tuesday it plans to open American Eagle and aerie stores in Japan, with the first store opening in Tokyo's Harajuku shopping district in the first half of 2012.

American Eagle planning to open stores in Japan


Borders today continued the e-reader price war by announcing that its Aluratek Libre eBook Pro will fall below the $100 mark when it goes on sale for $99.99 starting tomorrow.


06:44 GMT, June 4, 2009 The British Telegraph yesterday said that South Korea is going to buy the laser-guided GBU-28 ``bunker buster'' bombs from the US.


A dream holiday for a Biggleswade teenager ended in tragedy after he drowned in the sea off a popular tourist resort.


The US housing recovery is here, with an uptick in prices and governmment support and a decrease in unsold-off market homes, known as shadow inventory, according to analysts from Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the fifth-largest US bank by assets.


Facebook used to spread graphic images Updated: 19:42, Tuesday May 22, 2012 A global sting on people distributing images of children being sexually abused via social networking sites like Facebook, sparked by New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs, has snared 55 offenders.


Secretary of State Clinton is planning to head back to work Monday after treatment for a blood clot near her brain, the State Department said Sunday.

Hillary back to work on Monday, the State Department says


A survey by the Food Safety Authority has found that fast food may not be as unhealthy as previously thought.

Fast food not as unhealthy as previously thought


The Westboro Baptist Church came to Annapolis this morning as promised and spent about an hour spewing their rhetoric against gay marriage.

Westboro Baptist Church comes to Annapolis


A two headed calf, born last Thursday, died on Tuesday.


Paul Mooney, chief economist at development agency One NorthEast, said last night that the region is ``remarkably well placed'' to survive the economic slowdown currently worrying business leaders across the UK.

Region well placed to survive economic slowdown


The European Commission has plans for a new European credit system in vocational education and training.

European Commission plans European credits in vocational training


With the 2010-11 season fast approaching, the Western Illinois women's basketball team began practice Monday in Western Hall.


Logitech International, a leader in PC video communication, today announced that it has agreed to acquire privately held LifeSize Communications of Austin, Texas for $405 million in cash.

Logitech to acquire LifeSize Communications


You know it's going to be a strange week when Alex Ferguson backs down, twice, in a matter of days.


Wolfsburg fired manager Felix Magath on Thursday, just eight matches into the Bundesliga season.


WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will meet with the Dalai Lama at the White House next week.


Former water and environment minister Elliot Morley has been jailed for 16 months after pleading guilty to dishonestly claiming more than £30,000 in Parliamentary expenses.

Former water and environment minister Elliot Morley jailed for 16 months


In testimony to Congress, Bernanke sounded more confident that the US recession would end this year than he had just one month ago, and he said the risk of a dangerous downward spiral in prices had receded.


Debutant Richard Levi hit a quickfire 50 as Mumbai Indians kicked off the new Indian Premier League season with a comfortable eight-wicket win over reigning champions Chennai Super Kings.


Former Argentine President Carlos Menem has refused to testify in his trial on charges of illegally trafficking arms during the 1990s.Maximiliano Rusconi is the ex-president's lawyer.

Argentine ex-president Menem refuses to testify


More hotels, more retailers and more pizza is what Galt needs to energize its local economy and bring more consumers to the area, according to an analysis conducted by a marketing research team from Buxton Company.


It was sent up to the House of Lords, where it was given a formal first reading.


JC Penney Co Inc said on Tuesday that it increased its borrowing capacity under a bank credit facility to $1.85 billion and expanded the accordion feature of the facility to $400 million, giving the retailer more flexibility as it works on a turnaround.

Jc Penney increases credit facility to $1.85 billion


Raymond James has downgraded La-Z-Boy from ``strong buy'' to ``market perform,'' the Reuters news agency reported.

Raymond James downgrades La-Z-Boy to 'market perform'


Ashland police may be giving out more warnings and tickets to bicyclists after getting instructions from Police Chief Terry Holderness to watch for bike riders who break traffic laws.

Cyclists, Ashland police will be watching you


European stock index futures pointed to steep falls at the open on Tuesday, tracking hefty losses in Asian and US markets as investors worldwide fretted about a financial sector stricken by a credit crisis.

Europe stock futures point to steep falls at open


Japanese and Australian stock futures rose as a US trade group said retail sales in the worldâ??s biggest economy grew at the fastest pace in four years, bolstering optimism that consumer spending is strengthening.

Japanese and Australian stock futures rise on US retail sales


Jennifer Aniston has got her first ever tattoo and it is nothing but her dog's name, who died two months back and was said to be very close to the star.


Kim Kardashian put fiancé Kris Humphries to the 'test' by taking him on a family holiday to Bora Bora.

Kim Kardashian 'tested Kris Humphries with family holiday'


``Today is a tragic day for marriage and our nation,'' Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in a joint statement representing US bishops.

'Today is a tragic day for marriage and our nation'


Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty endorsed Mitt Romney for president on Monday, and is joining the Romney campaign as a national co-chairman.


Maruti Suzuki has said it has no idea when its Manesar factory will reopen, the carmaker's chairman acknowledged on Saturday, saying it was impossible to import extra vehicles or shift lost production to another plant.

No idea when Manesar factory will reopen:


After a contentious meeting on Monday, Detroit bus drivers and bus riders plan to protest this morning at the Rosa Parks Transit Center before a public hearing on proposed service cuts.

Bus drivers, riders plan protest this morning


Indian corporate bond yields rose on Friday, as fresh supplies pour into the market, but traders said sentiment was positive after cut-off yields at a federal debt auction came in lower than expected.


Yancoal Australia, one of the largest remaining listed coal miners, has warned of continued ``difficult'' conditions in the global coal market, with sluggish demand and rising export volumes which is forcing all producers to cut costs.


The Arab League voted Saturday to suspend Syria because of its brutal treatment of protesters and its failure to implement the league's peace plan.


A bumper book sale is being held in Cobham over the next couple of days.


David Cameron is to visit Algeria in the wake of the hostage crisis that left six Britons dead, it was revealed tonight.

David Cameron to visit Algeria in wake of hostage crisis


Three Troy police officers accused of excessive force have been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Troy police officers cleared of wrongdoing


Kimco Realty Corporation today announced that the underwriters have exercised, in full, their over-allotment option to purchase 3,750,000 additional shares of common stock in connection with the company's previously announced public offering of 25,000,000 shares.

Kimco Realty Corporation announces underwriters' exercise of the over-allotment option


Major league sources tell Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com that the Brewers recently made a run at free-agent outfielder Jermaine Dye, but were unable to reach an agreement.

Brewers recently made run at Jermaine Dye


President Robert Mugabe pledged to be ``magnanimous'' in victory and hold talks with the opposition as Zimbabwe prepared to vote in today's presidential run-off election.

Mugabe pledges to be `magnanimous' as Zimbabwe prepares to vote


Giants catcher Buster Posey has undergone surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left ankle.


AmericasMart announced it will offer wi-fi access on all temporary floors, Living, Outdoor/Indoor, The Gardens, building lobbies and meeting room spaces.


Newcastle United and Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan would LOVE IT if England beat Germany on Sunday.

Newcastle legend Keegan would LOVE it if England beat Germany


Helen Mirren wore a gold goatskin Salvatore Ferragamo clutch on the Golden Globe Awards red carpet tonight in Beverly Hills, Ca.

Helen Mirren wears Salvatore Ferragamo clutch on Golden Globe Awards red carpet


Police have made two arrests in a Capitol Heights home invasion that involved a Prince George's County police officer firing at suspects attempting to escape.

Two arrested in Capitol Heights home invasion


Chrysler announced today that it has begun the dealer selection process for the reintroduction of the Fiat brand in the United States.

Chrysler begins dealer selection process for the reintroduction of Fiat brand in the US


During a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman at the presidential palace near Beirut, Sison conveyed ``the US continuing support for a strong and independent Lebanon,'' as well as support for the Lebanese efforts to ``contribute to peace and stability throughout the region.''

US supports ``strong & independent'' Lebanon: