An accord for the construction of 4.000 social residences, in Luanda's Cazenga and Sambizanga Municipalities, was signed on Wednesday in Luanda, ANGOP has learnt.

Accord for construction of social residences signed


One person was killed early Wednesday after a car apparently crashed into a Mesa utility pole.

1 killed after car crashes into Mesa utility pole


Amazon's recently announced Kindle Fire, their Android-powered tablet, will not natively support the Android Market.

Amazon Kindle Fire will not support Android Market


The use of digital marketing channels can help growing businesses to create ``unique strategies'' which suit their needs, according to an expert.

Digital marketing channels 'help businesses create unique strategies'


``Actually it makes no difference to me who I drive with,'' the Swiss youngster, who scored 1 more point than Frenchman Bourdais in the opening nine races of the season, said.

'It makes no difference to me who I drive with'


LAS VEGAS Motley Crue singer Vince Neil will plead guilty to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge, pay a $1,000 fine and avoid trial on allegations that he poked his ex-girlfriend in a confrontation last March at a Las Vegas resort lounge, his lawyer said Monday.A more serious misdemeanor charge of battery constituting domestic violence will be dropped against Neil when the 50-year-old rocker enters his plea next Monday in Las Vegas Justice Court, defense attorney David Chesnoff.

Vince Neil to plead guilty to disorderly conduct


file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Dayne Crist throws a pass against Navy during an NCAA college football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ Notre Dame has picked Crist as the starting quarterback for the season.

Notre Dame pick Dayne Crist as starting quarterback


GWENT Police have fired tasers five times since they were introduced to the force in 2005, including four times last year, a report to Gwent Police Authority says.

Gwent Police fired tasers five times - report


Flamboyant British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead at his London home after apparently committing suicide barely a week after his mother died, police and reports said.

British fashion designer Alexander McQueen found dead


After watching the deplorable state of countless malnourished children in the state on television on September 22, it seemed inhuman to keep quiet.


Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Mercedes Cup on Monday with muscle pain above his right knee.


Gaming consultants that are assisting the State of Ohio get into the casino business submitted invoices of more than $1.5 million in 2011, according to a report in the Columbus Dispatch newspaper.

Gaming consultants submit invoices of more than $1.5 million


``Golden words are not repeated,'' said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar here this evening when mediapersons requested him to clarify his advocacy of a secular person as NDA's prime ministerial candidate in the next general elections.

'Golden words are not repeated', says Nitish


Silver prices rose 4 percent Wednesday after losing up to 4.4 percent Tuesday in a volatile trading day.


Dempo FC coach Armando Colaco has been nominated by the All India Football Federation for the prestigious Dronacharya award, the highest honour for a coach in the country.

Armando Colaco nominated for Dronacharya award


Police say a man broke into a Portland home early Sunday morning to sit on a couch and watch TV.


AN ELDERLY woman was assaulted during the armed robbery of a Tugun convenience store on Friday afternoon.


BG Group Plc., in its strategy update, it is making good progress and expects to see significant volume and cash flow growth in 2014 and 2015.

BG Group expects significant volume and cash flow growth in 2014 and 2015


A dog has saved a teenage Italian girl from being raped by its master as the canine began barking, eventually leading to the man's arrest.


Nelson Mandela, who was hospitalised this weekend for abdominal pain, underwent laparoscopy and is doing ``fine,'' South Africa's defence minister Lindiwe Sisulu said on Sunday.

'Mandela underwent laparoscopy, doing fine'


Dean Demopoulos, the lead assistant for Nate McMillan, will not return to the Trail Blazers next season, the agent for Demopoulos said.

Lead assistant Dean Demopoulos will not return to Trail Blazers


Nissan said today it would skip some major international auto shows in its new business year starting on April 1 to save cash as global car sales plummet.

Nissan to skip major auto shows to save cash


PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that he would celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with the flood affectees to show solidarity with them.

Nawaz Sharif to celebrate Eid with flood affectees


Yemen is on the brink of an ``imminent'' economic collapse due to recurrent bomb attacks on oil pipelines and ongoing social unrest, a government official warned.


Hurricane Paula headed towards Cuba after brushing Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula with strong winds and downpours.The storm also brought strong winds and heavy rain to north-east Honduras, where some 19 houses were damaged.


Without first consulting your wife, girlfriend or significant other, stand in front of a mirror and say out loud, ``Size doesn't matter.''


The Iranian city of Mashhad will host the first ``Healthy travel'' conference of the Organization of Islamic Conference on Nov.2-4, the MEHR news agency reported.

Iran to host ``Healthy travel'' conference


RCMP say fugitive murder suspect Ryan Jenkins, a reality-show contestant accused of murdering his ex-wife, has been found dead of apparent suicide in Hope, BC, motel.


Police charged two Raleigh teens with robbing a pizza delivery driver who works for the same Domino's Pizza in Knightdale where a store manager was fatally beaten this year.


Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has commented on the recent government reshuffles and appointments of Akims at the meeting dedicated to summarizing results of 2012 and specifying the course of implementation of the Strategy-2050, Tengrinews.kz reports.

Nursultan Nazarbayev commented government reshuffles


Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois today announced new integrated tools and resources designed to promote members' health, wellness, and productivity, including: -- health assessment and health planning tools; -- health educational resources; -- lifestyle management programs; -- worksite wellness initiatives; and -- motivational and incentive programs.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois announces wellness tools and resources


Ricky Hatton took the rounds of the radio booths scattered all around the media center Thursday afternoon then bared his rock-solid tummy to Filipino newsmen to indicate that he is ready to rumble.


Washington Redskins Cedric Griffin, shown breaking up a pass in a game against Philadelphia in November 2012, on Tuesday was suspended by the NFL for four games.


Former Indian captain Kapil Dev and the Indian Cricket Board buried the hatchet following their differences over the cricketer joining rebel ICL and welcomed him back with immediate effect disbursing his one-time benefit payment of Rs. 1.5 crore.


A BIKER smashed his head first through a car's rear windscreen, leaving him with serious injuries.

Biker smashed head into car's rear windscreen


Nepal may get a third mobile carrier, this, according to the new Minister for Information and Communications Shankar Pokharel.


For the seventh consecutive year, Holland Hospital has been ranked among the nation's top 100 hospitals by Thomson Reuters, which annually ranks the nation's top health care organizations.

Holland Hospital ranked in top 100 hospitals in us


Maruti Suzuki, the country's top carmaker, has raised prices of all its vehicles by 0.3-3.4% due to adverse foreign exchange movements and a rise in commodity prices, a company source told Reuters on Tuesday.

Maruti Suzuki raises vehicle prices: source


The tender for the UAE's proposed federal railway project connecting all emirates will be floated in 2015, Minister of Public Works Shaikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan told the Federal National Council on Tuesday.

Tender for railway project to be floated in 2015


Phoenix Coyotes left-winger Daniel Carcillo was suspended for two games by the NHL on Friday for his actions during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks last Wednesday.

Phoenix Coyotes left-winger Daniel Carcillo suspended


Independent school pupils could be facing more exam stress than before, as figures from a leading charity suggest more children than before are under high pressure from their school work.

Independent school pupils face exam stress


Williams to undergo knee surgery Updated: 17:07, Sunday June 17, 2012 All Blacks lock Ali Williams is likely to miss the rest of the Super Rugby season and the inaugural Rugby Championship as he prepares to undergo knee surgery.


Korean model Daul Kim, 20, was found dead in Paris this morning, NY Mag's The Cut reports.

Korean model Daul Kim, 20, found dead in Paris


SUNYIT plans to build a $23.5 million residence hall to accommodate a growing number of enrolled students, school officials announced Tuesday.

SUNYIT to build $23.5 million residence hall


A 37-year-old man, a finance company owner, was hacked to death over a love triangle at a busy market area in Avadi on Wednesday.

Finance company owner hacked to death over love triangle


British sprinter Dwain Chambers has failed in his bid to overturn a lifetime Olympic ban because of doping, and will not be able to compete at the Beijing Games.

Sprinter Dwain Chambers fails to overturn ban


Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday it withdrew its bid to acquire US flash memory card maker SanDisk Corp., citing ``growing uncertainties'' in SanDisk's business.

Samsung withdraws bid to acquire SanDisk


Jonah Hex actress Megan Fox wants to play gay superhero Sarah Rainmaker in a movie.

Megan Fox wants to play superhero Sarah Rainmaker


Sao Paulo, Oct 31 Vijay Mallya has not lost his trust in the race-crafts of either Giancarlo Fisichella or Adrian Sutil and Force India's flamboyant owner believes it was actually the VJM01 car which let down the drivers this season.


Ivanka Trump revealed in May's Harper's Bazaar that she's expecting a baby girl.


Spanish composer Antonio Vega, who started his career as the frontman for Nacha Pop, died on Tuesday from pneumonia, a spokesman for the General Society of Authors told Efe.


Cornerback Charles Tillman has been named the NFC defensive player of the month for October after helping lead the Bears to a 4-0 record by returning two interceptions for touchdowns, and holding Lions Pro Bowl receiver Calvin Johnson to three receptions for a season-low 34 yards.

Tillman named NFC defensive player of the month


The 2010 budget may be postponed to allow more time for discussion among social partners about the cost-of-living adjustment planned for next year, which employers say will seriously hurt business.


A police standoff involving a former Oshawa city councillor linked to an alleged abduction continues Wednesday after nearly 28 hours.

Police standoff involving former Oshawa city councillor continues


The government toda y said that state-run Coal India has signed fuel supply pacts with 56 power plants so far.

Coal India signs fuel supply pacts with 56 power plants


Head coach Pete Carroll, after failing to address Lynch in his injury-recap the past two days, finally spoke out on Friday, conceding that Lynch is dealing with a foot sprain.


Michael Thompson and Chad Campbell dominate a close RBC Canadian Open leaderboard heading into Saturday's third round from the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club.

Michael Thompson dominates close RBC Canadian Open leaderboard


A heavily pregnant athlete from Canada Kristie Moore has just won a medal at the ongoing Winter Olympics becoming the first woman to achieve the feat. Despite her condition the 30-year old put up a great show.

Heavily pregnant Kristie Moore wins medal at Winter Olympics


Zac Efron says he had to ``let go and have fun'' when voicing Ted in new film 'The Lorax'.

Zac Efron 'let go' while filming the Lorax


Nearly two thirds of Canadians would consider using virtual health options in their own care or for someone they care for, according to PwC's report:

Two thirds of Canadians would consider using virtual health options


Philippine Airlines has again reduced its fuel surcharge by as much as US$38 on selected international flights originating from Manila in response to the past months' improvement in world oil prices.

Philippine Airlines reduces fuel surcharges


Another ship carrying 40,615 tons of urea has arrived at the Gwadar Port, a statement of the Trading Corporation of Pakistan said on Monday.


Invitrogen last week filed a patent infringement suit against GE Healthcare and other unnamed defendants for allegedly infringing six patents, four of which expired earlier this year.

Invitrogen files patent infringement suit against GE Healthcare


She was at the ``Hosea Feed the Hungry'' charity event in Georgia when she got hit full on the face by an errant piece of ham being hurled toward the ones queued up.

Paula Deen hit in the face by errant ham


Adele has claimed that her ex-boyfriend, who she refuses to name, demanded royalties for her debut album 19.

Adele's ex-boyfriend 'demanded royalties'


Slovakia's state budget posted a surplus of Sk7.88 billion to the end of October, the Finance Ministry announced on November 3.

State budget posted surplus of Sk7.88 billion in October


Paula Creamer won the US Women's Open by four strokes for her ninth victory on the LPGA Tour and first major tournament title.


Hundred of women along with their children come to road to protest against price rise in Berhampur on Wednesday.

Women along with their children on road to protest price rise


The Rustenburg local municipality is owed R1.3 billion, executive mayor Mpho Khunou said on Tuesday.

Rustenburg municipality owed R1.3 billion


London, April 12 Rocker Courtney Love is impressed with Jessica Simpson after hanging out with her, and says she is a very hardworking pop star.


LA Kings hold off Colorado 3-2 in shootout Jeff Carter scored his 24th goal and scored again in the shootout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved back into fourth place in the Western Conference with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.

La Kings hold off Colorado 3-2 in shootout


Terrell Owens and the Bengals have reportedly agreed to a deal according to ESPN.com.


Coffee drinkers may be less likely to be hospitalized for heart rhythm disturbances, according to a report presented at the American Heart Association's 50th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.

Coffee drinkers less likely to be hospitalized for Heart rhythm disturbances


GPs and nurses should have a greater say in managing children's health if the government's child health strategy is to be successful, according to evidence submitted to MPs.

Gps and nurses should have greater say in child health


On November 14, 2010, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met with his Japanese counterpart Seiji Maehara on the sidelines of the 18th Economic Leaders' Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi meets with his Japanese counterpart Seiji Maehara


The Ministry of Earth Sciences will celebrate its Foundation Day on 27th of this month.

Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrates its Foundation Day


Pop star Ricky Martin has finally come out as a proud gay man, as if we needed any confirmation!

Ricky Martin comes out as a proud gay man


Showers are expected on Thursday in the Elmira area, mainly after 1 pm and overnight, according to National Weather Service forecasts.


Taiwan, hit by recession and a rising jobless rate, announced Tuesday it will cut the quota for foreign workers to create jobs for Taiwanese.


Ludhiana, January 5 Gurpurab was celebrated with fervour to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh today.


Cops kill teen gunman is one top news story making headlines this weekend, as the NY Post reported this Sunday, March 10, that undercover police officers shot and killed a Brooklyn teen this Saturday night after the boy pointed a gun at an official.


An east Texas man was killed after he crashed his car into another vehicle, climbed on top of his car and stripped naked before getting back inside and plowing the car into a tree, myFOXdfw.com reported Tuesday.

Man killed after crashing car, stripping naked


Heavy rain caused mudslides in several cities of Venezuela, killing at least 7 people and leaving many temporarily homeless.

Heavy rain causes mudslides in Venezuela


Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi has said that he is tired of kissings scenes but performing them on the requests of directors and producers.


NHL entry draft was held Friday night in Montreal.


French Foreign Minister on Wednesday demanded ``more ambitious and bolder'' action from Syria after President Bashar al-Assad decreed a general amnesty for political prisoners.

France demands ``bolder'' action from Syria


Shell said it opened its second hydrogen filling station in the greater New York City area on Tuesday,...


A senior western diplomat says talks with Russia have collapsed on the sensitive issue of sending additional international monitors to two breakaway regions in Georgia.

Diplomat says talks with Russia have collapsed


Destructoid has reported that Nintendo of America is unfortunately not publishing Xenoblade in the USA.

Nintendo of America not publishing Xenoblade in the USA


Nearly 8000 Sikh pilgrims from India and other parts of the world have arrived in Nankana Sahib, the birth place of Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Devji in Pakistan to take part in the 543rd birth anniversary celebrations.

8000 Sikh pilgrims arrive at Nankana Sahib


India won the toss and opted to bat in the third and final test against Sri Lanka on Friday.

India opt to bat in third test v Sri Lanka


Aretha Franklin, who announced her engagement to longtime friend Willie Wilkerson on January 3, has called off the wedding.


Australian businesses took longer to settle their accounts in the September quarter than during the same period last year, leaving executives concerned about revenue stability, according to a Dun & Bradstreet survey.

Businesses taking longer to settle accounts: survey


The Australian share market remained weaker at noon, as banking stocks lost ground on the first trading day of the new financial year.


Police say a Cumberland County school bus driver was at fault in a Monday wreck on Pamalee Drive that seriously injured a motorcyclist.

Police say school bus driver at fault in wreck


American businessman Stan Kroenke has agreed a £731million deal to buy Arsenal after increasing his stake in the club to 62.89%.


Many students who voted for Nick Clegg because of his firm pledge to oppose any rise in student fees will feel betrayed.


Juventus striker Amauri underwent surgery on Tuesday following a nose fracture suffered at the weekend, the Turin club`s website reported.

Amauri undergoes surgery after nose fracture


DaVinChe releases the first promo track Jay-Z Money featuring Sophie Sof, from his debut album Open Minded which is released in Spring 2012.


Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama won the southern state of Mississippi racking up another victory over Hillary Clinton.


Borland also announced that industry veteran Rich Novak will replace Dave Packer as Senior Vice President of worldwide field operations, effective immediately.

Borland replaces Senior Vice president of worldwide field operations


Brewery Carlsberg Srbija, owned by Danish brewer Carlsberg, plans to invest EUR 14mn this year, company CEO Aleksandar Radosavljevic announced.

Brewery Carlsberg Srbija to invest EUR 14mn this year.


A Canadian man injured in a brazen daytime drug-land assassination in Mexico says he didn't realize he'd been shot until he saw the blood flowing from his wound.


NEWARK, NJ The New Jersey Devils have filed for arbitration with restricted free-agent Zach Parise.

Devils file for arbitration with Zach Parise


The Danbury Whalers suffered their first loss of the season on Wednesday night, dropping a 5-3 decision on the road to the unbeaten Broome County Barons.

Danbury Whalers suffer first loss of season


AMERICAN film legend Robert Redford was inducted into France's Legion of Honour today for his long career in cinema, the Hollywood Reporter said.

Robert Redford inducted into French Legion of honour


Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor has reportedly pleaded not guilty in the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in New York.

Lawrence Taylor pleads not guilty to rape


Kaczmarek, an Emmy nominee for her role on Fox's Malcolm in the Middle, will appear in a Season 4 episode of the ABC comedy The Middle, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Jane Kaczmarek will appear on ABC's the Middle


A Simcoe man has been charged with assault after catching an out-of-towner talking to his girlfriend.


Web.com, a provider of online marketing services for small businesses, this morning said it has agreed to acquire Register.com, a provider of domain name registration and web site design services, for $135 million.

Web.com agrees to acquire Register.com for $135 million


Foursquare, one of the largest social check-in services available has just announced new custom badge program for universities that are keen on promoting the use of Foursquare on campus.

Foursquare announces custom badge program for universities


Corrupt officials could be charged' Updated: 17:29, Monday October 29, 2012 Nine people could face criminal charges after a major investigation uncovered a culture of corruption among NSW's local councils.


21:05 Penn State defeated Pitt 30-7 tonight at Rec Hall.


It has been announced that next week's edition of WWE SmackDown will air live on SyFy at 8pm EST. As of this report, no matches or other plans have been revealed, but we will certainly keep you updated as we learn more.


Gov. Ed Rendell,, argues extending unemployment benefits will get more money into the economy.

Gov. Ed Rendell on extending unemployment benefits


DineEquity Inc said on Monday it plans to sell 56 company-owned Applebee's restaurants as it moves to a more franchised model and works to pay down debt.

DineEquity to sell 56 Applebee's restaurants


Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill says he's considering legal action against publishers of a book which claims he led a player mutiny against former coach Pim Verbeek just before kickoff in Australia's opening 4-0 loss to Germany at last year's World Cup.

Socceroos captain Neill considering legal action


A 911 dispatcher says authorities are looking into a report of a tornado in northwest South Carolina.

Authorities looking into reports of tornado in South Carolina


Students will build bridges out of spaghetti later this week at Penn State Berks, but campus custodians need not worry.

Students to build bridges out of spaghetti at Penn State Berks


Georgia's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been named Southeastern Conference player of the year by league coaches.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope named player of the year


Abortion opponents marched in Washington Friday, in a demonstration that coincides with the landmark US Supreme Court decision that created a constitutional, nationwide right to abortion.


East Moline police are searching for a man who grabbed the throat of a store clerk and stole a gold necklace Thursday morning.

East Moline police searching for man who stole necklace


No injuries were reported when a Southwest Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro.


Pets at Home, the biggest retailer of pet products in Britain, is considering a flotation that could trigger a windfall for its owners.


The Philadelphia 76ers announced Monday they are shutting down newly acquired center Andrew Bynum for three weeks to ``maximize therapy'' on a right-knee bone bruise.

Sixers to shut Andrew Bynum down for three weeks


Local news reporters with the St. Augustine local news desk of Historic City News report that Sheryl Anderson is leading a life transitions support group at Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church.


US Rep. Jo Ann Emerson will present a replica Congressional Gold Medal to the Yoshida family Wednesday, at 10 am at her local office located at 1301 Kingshighway in Rolla.

Emerson to present Congressional Gold medal to Yoshida family


Part of East Court Street will be closed to traffic and parking will be prohibited for about two weeks, Doylestown Borough government said Thursday.


A French tanker with a mostly African crew has been hijacked off Ivory Coast, Ivorian and French officials said on Monday, amid concern the area is becoming a new pirate hotspot.


A monthly gauge of US online job recruitment activity increased in April, a report from Monster Worldwide Inc showed on Friday.

US online job recruitment increases in April


During an interview at the SBS Broadcasting Center on May 17th, actress Park Min Young confessed that out of all the co-stars she has worked with so far in her career, she feels most comfortable around her fellow ``City Hunter'' co-star, Lee Minho.

Park Min Young feels most comfortable around ``City Hunter'' co-star Lee Min ho


A US Airways flight from La Guardia Airport to Louisville was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Philadelphia this morning because of what the authorities called a ``disruptive passenger.''

Flight from La Guardia is forced down in Philadelphia


Leeds-based covert intelligence specialist Datong has returned to profit, it reported today.


Page Six reports that Saturday Night Live head writer Seth Meyers could replace Jimmy Fallon, should Jimmy Fallon in fact replace Jay Leno on The Tonight Show--as has been widely speculated.


Canadian Blood Services has publicly launched the Living Donor Paired Exchange Registry, a new and innovative registry that is designed to facilitate kidney donations among live donors and further help Canadians suffering from life-threatening kidney disease.

Canadian Blood Services launches Living Donor Paired Exchange registry


Richard Jefferson was introduced to the Milwaukee media on Monday and said he is ready to play for the Bucks, but also that he was initially upset by being traded by New Jersey.


Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former US Vice President candidate John Edwards, has been laid to rest in North Carolina, four days after losing her battle with breast cancer.


American children's book author Jan Berenstain has died after suffering a stroke, her son Mike said Monday.


The new Trey Songz album managed to top Billboard 200 with 135,000 sold units.

The new Trey Songz album tops Billboard 200


Abu Dhabi-UAE: 10 June, 2012 - Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced it will offer two projects related to solar cell applications as part of the six-week summer internship program.

Masdar Institute offers two projects on solar cell applications for summer internships


Nevada gambling regulators have approved a gambling license for the $3.9 billion Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hotel-casino, clearing a path for what's expected to be the last new Las Vegas Strip casino for a while.

Nevada regulators approve gambling license for $3.9 billion Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas


Solartech Energy, a Taiwan-based producer of crystalline silicon solar cells, is expanding its production capacity through the construction of a new factory in northern Taiwan.


Top-ranked American Andy Roddick will return to Washington this summer to compete in the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, an event he has won three times in his career.

Andy Roddick will return to Legg Mason Tennis Classic


`` title=''Successful bond issue means Hungary could forgo more IMF money `` width=''129`` height=''140`` align=''left`` />Budapest - Hungary sold 1 billion euros of government bonds on Friday in its first eurobond issue since investors lost confidence in the country as the financial crisis hit last autumn.


Oklahoma country music superstar Carrie Underwood will be featured in tonight's one-hour ``Dateline'' 20th Anniversary Special airing at 9 pm on NBC.

Carrie Underwood to be featured on tonight's ``Dateline'' 20th Anniversary Special


Texas Democratic Rep. Charlie Wilson, memorialized in a 2007 biopic starring Tom Hanks, died today at the age of 76 of heart failure.


German IT solution provider iQuest has recently opened a 650 sqm new development center in Sibiu, Romania, with an investment of EUR 100,000.

IQuest opens new development center in Sibiu, Romania


The City Council passed a $4.50 airport rental car fee without discussion today, an extra charge that will fund construction of a consolidated rental car facility at San Antonio International Airport.


AMP Financial Services has boosted its underwriting team with two key appointments in the Personal Wealth Protection team.

AMP Financial Services boosts underwriting team


Effort are on to bring PML-N back to the House and take part in proceedings, Minister for Labor and Manpower Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah informed National Assembly on Friday.


right now--is the time to visit Europe, tell them that the Post and other sources are reporting that the euro has fallen to its lowest level in 10 months.


Nepal made significant gains in poverty reduction and several key human development indicators over the past decade despite a lengthy conflict that ended in 2006, the head of the Asian Development Bank, Haruhiko Kuroda, said here Wednesday.

Nepal made gains over decade despite conflict:


Today marks the seventh anniversary of the well-known Steve Bartman game played in Chicago between the Cubs and the Florida Marlins.

Today marks the seventh anniversary of Steve Bartman game


Lok Sabha today passed the Finance Bill-2010-11 with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee announcing special relief packages for coffee growers, and tax concessions for healthcare and realty sectors, but there is no change in levies on petroleum products or service tax on air travellers.


Comic Norman Collier, a star of numerous TV light entertainment shows and famed for his faulty microphone routine, has died at the age of 87.


Leeds Building Society has extended its fixed-rate ISAs to allow over-50s to take advantage of new limits being introduced on October 6th.


SPANIARD Alberto Contador, winner of the Tours of Italy and Spain, yesterday confirmed he would remain at Astana next season despite the arrival of Lance Armstrong.


SciClone, which is headquartered in Hong Kong, disclosed the investigations in a quarterly report filed with the SEC Monday.


For eight years, from the relative calm of the early '60s through the decade's turbulent later years, Andy Griffith - who died today at 86 - sat at or near the top of the ratings with The Andy Griffith Show.


A Toledo man is in the Lucas County jail after police say he abducted his former girlfriend from a downtown strip club and held her hostage at his Berry St. home for several hours.


Prithviraj, who has not been in the limelight for quite sometime, is now back in action...and back with a smile too!


The White House gatecrashers who strolled uninvited into President Barack Obama's state dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have been named the biggest political losers of 2009 in a Gallup poll.

White House gatecrashers named biggest political losers of 2009


Heavy rain and high winds caused flooding and sporadic power outages in southern New Brunswick and parts of Nova Scotia on Sunday as basements flooded and roads turned into lakes for the second time in two months.

Rain causes flooding, outages in southern NB


A woman is transported to the hospital after she crashes her vehicle off of the road into a fence.

Woman transported to the hospital after crashing into fence


The delegation of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe will visit Azerbaijan late September.

Delegation of Venice Commission to visit Azerbaijan


Reval, a provider of derivative risk management and hedge accounting solutions and services, announced a partnership with Equaris, an independent consultancy providing risk management advisory to some of the largest banks, financial institutions and corporations in the Netherlands.

Reval announces partnership with Equaris


Vettori faces a fitness test after missing the first match with a neck problem, but at this stage appears to be only a 50 50 proposition.


Genworth Financial Inc. has completed the sale of its Medicare supplement business to Aetna Inc. for $276 million,

Genworth completes sale of its Medicare supplement business


US president Barack Obama has arrived in South Africa, embarking on the second leg of his three-country African journey.


Spanish oil major Repsol said on Tuesday it may sell the 10 percent stake it bought back from Sacyr to a trade or financial investor but would not offer it to retail investors.

Repsol may sell stake to trade, financial investor


UK retail sales recovered at a faster than expected pace in May after easing in April, the Office for National Statistics said Thursday.


Evander Holyfield, 44-10-2, 29 KO's, turned 50 years old, and contrary to what other websites have reported, he is not retiring, despite the fact that the Klitschko brothers have not given him a title shot.


Emaar Properties is opening its first dedicated sales centre in Abu Dhabi, the UAE's capital, on 30 March 2008.

Emaar opens first sales Centre in Abu Dhabi


Gill, who coached the Bulls to their first bowl bid in 50 years this season, received a contract extension and a pay raise Tuesday to stay at Buffalo.

Gill receives extension, pay raise to stay at Buffalo


RAB on Monday arrested a man with arms and explosives from Dhala in Gangni upazila near the Indian border in Meherpur.


Amid strengthening of bilateral ties, India and Germany are set to work closely in several multilateral forums dealing with key global issues, India's new envoy to the country has said.

India, Germany to work closely in multilateral forums:


The air quality in the country deteriorated slightly this afternoon with Tanjung Malim in Perak registering unhealthy Air Pollutant Index reading.

Air quality deteriorates in Tanjung Malim


Newly released US Census figures show that Florida is the least affordable state for renters:

South Florida is least affordable state for renters


George Wainaina gambled away 23 years of his life, including a Sh600,000 retrenchment package, in casinos.


A flight from Columbia to Chicago was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday.

Flight from Columbia forced to make emergency landing


A man accused of beheading and cannibalizing a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus in Canada has pleaded not guilty.

Man accused of beheading on bus in Canada pleads not guilty


Sherman Oaks-based Ebyline, a startup developing an online marketplace to connect professional journalists with online publishers, has raised $5.0M in a new equity funding round, according to a regulatory filing from the firm today.


MIKE Masters had an operation back in his native New York yesterday, after fracturing his patella during Kem Izzet's Testimonial on Saturday.

Mike Masters has operation back in New York


After a couple of dismal performances last week, Jazz fans are wondering if power forward Paul Millsap is too tired and too banged up to continue his gritty brand of basketball.


A 38-year-old businessman has been charged with murder over the death of a Kuala Lumpur-based consultant on Christmas Day.


Bath-bound fly-half Stephen Donald is ready to step into the breach following his late call-up to the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad.


``The flight to security has been severely overdone, leaving many investors in interest-bearing bank deposits where yields are already falling as interest rates come down,'' Hutton said.


IBM Philippines denied allegations of violating procurement laws as claimed by state-run Government Service Insurance System that the local unit of computer giant IBM asked one of its dealers to pull out from a bidding for an IBM Linux server.

IBM Philippines denies violating procurement laws


The duo stepped them up at just the right time - at the same time - to help Aiken upset Moeller 63-59 in a Division I district championship game Saturday at University of Dayton Arena.


India were bowled out for 325 runs in the first innings, in reply to South Africa's 265, and took a 60-run lead on the third day of the final cricket Test match at the Green Park Stadium her Sunday.


A Chinese herbal extract has killed one infant and sickened three others, the government said yesterday, in the second such incident this month involving dangerous Chinese-made herbal remedies.

Another Chinese herbal extract kills infant


Select International, a provider of human resource assessment solutions, announces six new hires and appoints consulting team leads due to Select International's continued growth.

Select International announces six new hires and appoints Consulting team Leads


Ashland Inc. on Friday completed its purchase of Hercules Inc for $2.6 billion, company officials announced.


The US trade deficit widened by $108 billion in the third quarter of this year, up by $10 billion from the previous quarter, the Commerce Department announced Wednesday.


EA has trademarked ``Darkspore'' - three different filings, in fact, to cover videogames, online games, handheld games, movies, action figures, playing cards, and more - triggering speculation that EA is working on a darker spinoff of Spore.


Soaps In Depth announced on Wednesday that Constance Towers will be returning to GH as the ever devious Helena Cassadine.

Constance Towers returns to ``General Hospital'' as Helena Cassadine


South Yorkshire fire crews are challenging the need for savage frontline cuts that could still go ahead despite fire authority budget chiefs backing a 3.95% council tax rise for the fire service.

South Yorkshire fire crews challenge need for frontline cuts


A FARMER from Newgate Street Village died after falling down the stairs at his home and breaking his back, an inquest heard.


A Hungarian trading house will open in Baku in May to give an impetus to Azerbaijani-Hungarian economic relations, the Hungarian government told Trend on Friday.


To clear a spot on the 40-man roster for recently-signed starter Jeff Francis, the Royals designated reliever Dusty Hughes for assignment.

Royals designate reliever Dusty Hughes for assignment


ESB Financial Corporation announced that at its Board of Directors meeting today, September 18, 2012, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.10 on the Common Stock of ESB Financial Corporation payable on October 25, 2012 to the stockholders of record at the close of business on September 28, 2012.

ESB Financial Corporation announces cash dividend


Wheeling Jesuit University is set to lead a mining research project, according to a news release.

Wheeling Jesuit University will lead mining research project


That's right - it was another time travel episode, which brings American history according to Supernatural up into the twentieth century.


Belarus and Russia continue negotiating sugar supplies in 2008, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Belarus Alexander Surikov told a news conference in Minsk on February 11.

Belarus, Russia continue negotiating sugar supplies in 2008


Fox has ordered a full season order of ``Fringe,'' the new science fiction series from JJ Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci.


The Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the door Thursday to a resolution honoring Michael Jackson because debate on the symbolic measure could raise ``contrary views'' about the pop star's life.

Pelosi shuts down resolution on Michael Jackson


Weyerhaeuser Co. said it will permanently close its oriented strand board mill in Drayton Valley in Alberta, Canada.

Weyerhaeuser permanently closing mill in Alberta, Canada


Milwaukee veterans received help at an event held twice a year called ``Stand Down.''


About 250 immigrants in Greece ended their six-week hunger strike Wednesday after reaching a compromise with the government to delay deportation proceedings against them, supporters of the protest said.


Monday morning Enbridge plans to restart the pipeline that dumped around a million gallons of oil into the Kalamazoo River.


New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorsed Mitt Romney for president, saying he has the best chance among the Republican candidates of beating President Barack Obama.

Christie to endorse Romney for president


A woman was raped and robbed inside her apartment on Tuesday, KPRC Local 2 reported.


Burmese Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi has called for ``freedom from fear'' and further moves towards democracy in her first televised election campaign speech.


President Obama is expected to nominate Chuck Hagel, a former Republican senator and Vietnam veteran, to be secretary of Defense, officials said, setting up a confirmation battle with lawmakers and interest groups critical of his views on Israel and Iran.

Obama expected to nominate Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense


Strait of Dover won the $1 million Queen's Plate on Sunday at Woodbine, beating filly Irish Mission by 1 1/4 lengths in the first leg of the Canadian triple crown.


VANDALS damaged a Mini Cooper by jumping on it while it was parked in Cornwall Terrace in Tattershall Road, Woodhall Spa.


The classic 1987 film Dirty Dancing is getting a remake, adding songs from the 1960s and brand new compositions to some of the original music, film studio Lionsgate said on Monday.

Classic film 'Dirty Dancing' gets remake


The Marsh is set to present Alison Whittaker's one-woman show Vital Signs, June 8-July 21 at the upstairs Studio Theater.

The Marsh to present Alison Whittaker's Vital Signs


Skype, the Internet telephone unit of eBay Inc, is planning to launch its service for iPhone users and for BlackBerry as part of its effort to expand beyond desktop computers.

Skype launching iPhone, BlackBerry service


Sport Relief is coming to Chippenham next month as part of a series of events acrpss the county.


An Ohio man arrested for mowing unkempt grass at a public park said he just wanted to make his city look nice.

Ohio man arrested for mowing unkempt grass at park


A South Carolina Republican lawmaker shouted ``You lie'' at President Barack Obama as he addressed Congress on Wednesday.


Paris Hilton pleaded guilty to drug possession and obstructing an officer in a Las Vegas courtroom.


The Lilith Fair has finally announced its Phoenix lineup.


The Olympic torch took a wrong turn as it headed for Bristol yesterday.


A motorist was killed in Santa Clarita this morning after he drove over an embankment on the 14 Freeway and was ejected, authorities said.


The District Clerk's office is beginning to accept applications for the newly created passport card.

District Clerk's office accepting applications for passport card


Facebook has created a dual class structure that could be seen as a move to lay the groundwork for an initial public offering.


Although Robert Pattinson is undoubtedly wise beyond his years due to the popularity of The Twilight Saga, Pattinson turned 25 on Friday, which still makes Robert a young actor who is still maturing into his prime.


ART meets archaeology in Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum's exhibition Out of the Earth, which runs until January 14.


Technical Analyst, Deepak Mohoni is of the view that Suzlon Energy is looking strong at current level.


INS Ranvijay today completed 25 years of its service in the Indian Navy, an official release said here.

Ins Ranvijay completes 25 years of service


Maine's Sugarloaf ski area hopes to reopen a lift that failed in late December, injuring eight skiers.

Sugarloaf hopes to reopen lift that failed


Reliance Industries may go to Rs 700, if it closes just 1% below Rs 885, says Jai Bala, Chief Market Technician, cashthechaos.com.


Indian shares are seen opening largely unchanged on Thursday, tracking mixed Asian cues as investors await Span's bond auction and the ECB meeting for clues to the future economic outlook.


Representative Scott Randolph, who has supported a number of pro-gay measures in his tenure, has announced that he is not running for re-election to his final term in the Florida House.

Rep. Scott Randolph not running for re-election


Imran Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has vowed to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state at the world's map.

Imran Khan vows to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state


Milwaukee-based AO Smith Corp. has closed on the sale of its electric motor business to Regal Beloit Corp.

AO Smith closes on sale of electric motor business


Natural Cleaners Colorado LLC. an environmentally-friendly dry cleaning company, has raised $1.9 million from Advantage Capital Partners.

Natural Cleaners Colorado raises $1.9 million


Oil rose for the first time in four days as German investor confidence jumped the most on record and as France pushed for faster enforcement of the European Union's proposed ban on oil imports from Iran.


Paul Gascoigne has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act for the second time in five months.

Paul Gascoigne sectioned for the second time in five months


Vehicle chassis maker Spartan Motors Inc. said Monday it sold its ambulance business to a subsidiary of Allied Specialty Vehicles Inc. for $8 million.

Spartan Motors sells ambulance business to Allied Specialty Vehicles for $8 million


CoreVault Jeff Cato, 405-391-8421 Vice President of Strategic Partnerships CoreVault, an online data backup and recovery company specializing in protecting businesses' critical data, announced today that it has won the prestigious ``Partner of the Year'' award presented by Asigra at the company's recent annual Innovations Conference.

CoreVault wins partner of the year award


State Rep. Mary Hubler, D-Rice Lake, announced Monday she will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin Assembly.


New Delhi, July 4 Union Home Secretary GK Pillai will visit Chhattisgarh Monday for a two-day trip to review the security situation in the state following the frequent Maoist attacks that have left nearly 150 people, mostly security personnel, dead in the last three months.


The Maya Calendar did not predict the end of the world, according to NASA and ESA scientists who have talked to the Cyprus News Agency.

Maya calendar does not predict the end of the world


USC coach Lane Kiffin said Wednesday he would retain his entire coaching staff for next season despite the Trojans' 7-5 record.


The Democratic Unionist leader said: ``Iris improves day by day.''


Two teens have been charged after bear spray was used on a store clerk at a convenience store.

Two teens charged after bear spray used on clerk


The new US Army chief warned Thursday against leaving too large a force in Iraq after a year-end deadline, saying it could feed the perception of an American ``occupation.''

US Army chief warns against large force in Iraq


What is really motoring the 'Muslim rage', as Newsweek calls it, that has engulfed parts of the Middle East and north Africa following the appearance of a YouTube movie that criticises Islam?


Yemeni mosque rectors condemned on Friday Arab silence towards the Israeli violations and warned against plots to judize the holy places including Al-Qasa in Palestine.

Yemeni rectors condemn Arab silence on plots to judize holy places


Consumer spending rebounded in May following the largest drop in more than three years, a sign the biggest part of the economy should underpin growth this quarter.


Two inmates escaped from the district jail from Friday evening, when they were engaged in cleaning the parade ground outside the prison.


Evenflo Co. said it is recalling some of its Maestro combination child booster seats because of a crack that developed in lab tests.

Evenflo Co. to recall some Maestro booster seats


A 21-year-old man whom police say has mental problems is being sought for slashing his grandmother's throat from ear to ear at her elderly housing apartment on Auburn Street yesterday.

Man sought for slashing grandmother's throat


During a meeting with US Vice-President Joe Biden on Tuesday , Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping said China would open up the third party liability auto insurance market to foreign companies , a move industry experts said would help boost foreign non-life insurers ' market share and improve local insurers ' products and services .


ROWERS from Dumfries travelled to the city of Inverness to take part in the annual regatta on the Caledonian canal.

Rowers from Dumfries travel to Inverness


AccuWeather.com put out a press release today, saying that Haiti is overdue for a major hurricane, as the last one hit the devastated island nation in 1966.

AccuWeather says Haiti overdue for a major hurricane


Zelda Rubinstein, the diminutive actress with the high-pitched voice who rose to fame with her role as a psychic trying to rid a suburban family's home of demons in all three ``Poltergeist'' films, died today in Los Angeles.

Dimunuitive 'Poltergeist' actress Zelda Rubinstein dies


The University Musical Society in Ann Arbor has canceled Friday's concert by Mehr and Sher Ali performing the Qawwali music of Pakistan.

University Musical Society cancels Friday's concert of Qawwali music of Pakistan


China National Chemical Engineering made a weak debut in its first day of trade on Thursday, opening up 6.1% higher.

China National Chemical makes weak debut


A Donegal man is going on trial at the Central Criminal Court for kidnapping and raping a woman.

Donegal man to go on trial for kidnap and rape


THREE tonnes of fly-tipped rubbish was cleared up from the streets of Corringham in just one day.

Three tonnes of rubbish cleared from streets


While most of the country's areas are experiencing severe gas crisis, Sylhet has to struggle with surplus gas with excessive high pressure due to a lack of proper utilization plan for the natural resource.


Peter Jackson has decided to shoot The Hobbit in 3D at 48fps, as he believes it will offer ``hugely enhanced clarity and smoothness''.

Peter Jackson to shoot the Hobbit at 48fps


Chris Paul wants out of New Orleans, according to multiple reports.


Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is making a return visit to Missoula at the end of June.

Ron Paul to make return visit to Missoula


Helio Castroneves beat title rival Scott Dixon to the fastest time in Friday practice at Detroit.


During a Q&A at the Hero Complex Film Festival, Favreau expressed his support for the Iron Man films, and hinted that he could return to Iron Man 3 in the role of Happy Hogan.

Director Jon Favreau returning in Iron Man 3?


Bruce Springsteen says he is furious with Ticketmaster and is calling its selling practices a ``conflict of interest.``

Springsteen says he's ``furious'' with Ticketmaster


Wholesale sales in Canada rose more than expected in November, led by the machinery and equipment sectors, Statistics Canada said Thursday.


Greece plans to auction 4.5 billion euros treasury bills starting from next week, Greek media reported on Tuesday.

Greece to auction 4.5 billion euros treasury bills from next week


A rural Eastman woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident late Monday morning north of Prairie du Chien.


Today, President Obama nominated Pamela Ki Mai Chen to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

President Obama nominates Pamela Chen to serve on the us District Court


General Secretary of PPP, Jehangir Badar said Thursday Shaheed Benazir Bhutto has kept the torch of democracy alive in the country by shedding her blood.

Bb keeps torch of democracy alive by shedding her blood:


Aaron Jackson scored a career-high 36 points to lead Duquesne to a 94-75 victory over Radford on Wednesday night.

Jackson scores 36 to lead Duquesne to 94-75 victory over Radford


The Australian Grand Prix will likely be scrapped if leading teams form a breakaway Formula One series in 2010, Australian F1 race chief Ron Walker said Friday.

Australian Grand Prix likely be scrapped


Marin Software has secured $30 million in funding led by Temasek with participation from SAP Ventures, Benchmark Capital, Crosslink Capital, DAG Ventures, and Triangle Peak Partners.

Marin Software secures $30 million funding


A passenger cruise line expected to begin service to the Bahamas from Port of Palm Beach next month may add something else to its menu of services: gambling day cruises.

Cruise line expected to begin service from Port of Palm Beach


AntiSec hackers reveal personal data of 860,000 Stratfor subscribers 04 Jan 2012 A computer hacking group has revealed email addresses and other personal data from former Vice President Dan Quayle, former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger, and hundreds of US intelligence, law enforcement and military officials in a high-profile case of cyber-theft.


A man shot early Thursday by a Durham police officer died about 14 hours after the confrontation.


As Delhi puts the 26/11 attacks trial on centrestage in talks with Islamabad, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has told NDTV that her government has ``no love lost'' Hafiz Mohammad Saeed or individuals like him.


A 78-year-old state prison inmate died Thursday at a Sioux Falls health care facility, the Department of Corrections said.


Andalusia native Robert Horry was inducted in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame here Saturday night.

Horry inducted in Alabama Sports Hall of Fame


Europe has to speak with one voice but to do so it needs to negotiate a European agreement with Libya, Foreign Minister Tonio Borg said on Tuesday.


The Terra Mítica theme park in Benidorm is up for sale with the main shareholders in talks to sell either their shares or the running of the park.


A witness said he heard a sound 'like three or four gunshots'.

'It sounded like three or four gunshots':


A ComEd transformer fire Monday in Plainfield knocked out traffic lights, triggered burglar alarms and left thousands of customers in the dark.

A ComEd transformer fire leaves thousands of customers in the dark.


A tour bus fire at the US 59 rest stop near Inez sent two people to the hospital Thursday morning and left the remaining passengers temporarily stranded, according to the Victoria Fire Department.


(Editor's Note:With everything going on in Iowa and in Washington this week, BFIA wanted to make sure news of Congressman Loebsack's support of the S. 3447 got out. Loebsack is working for for Iowa's National Guard and that deserves recognition).

Dave Loebsack works for the Iowa National Guard


CRONULLA forward Reni Maitua has tested positive to a recreational drug and is poised to be stood down by the NRL.

Footballer Reni Maitua tests positive to drugs


Pakistan exported 6.6 million tons of cement in the seven months ended Jan. 31, compared with 5.8 million tons in the same period a year ago.

Pakistan exported 6.6 million tons of cement in seven months


Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday on rekindled optimism about the global economic recovery.


NBC has announced that David Hasselhoff, a judge on the show, will perform on the September 2nd results show of 'America's Got Talent.

David Hasselhoff to perform on America's Got Talent


Fulham dumped defending champion Shakhtar Donetsk out of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-1 draw in Ukraine that gave the London side a 3-2 aggregate win and passage to the last 16.

Fulham dumps defending champs Shakhtar Donetsk


Police say a family argument led to a stabbing early Tuesday morning in Indianapolis.


The rule of law, yes, but in a note closer to home, how many laws do we really need?


Police are investigating a double shooting on the City's West Side.


Campbell Soup Company is recalling 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs with meatballs due to possible underprocessing.

Campbell Soup recalls 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs


Italian state television says Giulio Andreotti, Italy's former seven-time premier, has died at age 94.


Eaton and Cooper Industries said on May 21, 2012, they entered into transaction agreement by which Eaton will acquire Cooper through the formation of a new holding company incorporated in Ireland that will be renamed Eaton Corporation plc. Eaton said that the Amendment makes no changes to the amount or timing of payment of the scheme consideration, the conditions to the consummation of the transaction or any other substantive provisions of the transaction agreement.

Eaton and Cooper Industries enter into amendment to transaction agreement


The Federal Reserve decided yesterday not to raise a key interest rate, indicating its deeper concern about a weak economy than rising inflation.

Federal Reserve decides not to raise key interest rate


Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for striking Indiana forward Tyler Hansbrough in the stomach during a game against the Pacers.


Northern Ireland leader Peter Robinson stood aside on Monday to try to clear his name over a scandal linked to his wife's affair, which is threatening power-sharing government here, officials said.


Shell last week confirmed that it has received an offer from Essar Energy to buy its 272000 barrel-per-day Stanlow refinery and associated local marketing businesses in the UK for a total expected consideration of some $1.3 billion.

Shell receives offer for Stanlow refinery in the UK


Almost 300 000 Bulgarians live in Spain, Spanish Ambassador to Sofia Jorge Fuentes Monzonis-Vilallonga said at a discussion on ``The European Union during and after the Spanish Presidency and the Bulgarian Priorities in the Union for 2010-2011'', FOCUS News Agency reporter announced.

Almost 300 000 Bulgarians live in Spain: Ambassador


BJP took a jibe at arch rival RJD saying its chief Lalu Prasad would be in 'political wilderness' in Bihar for a long time as a number of his top leaders had deserted him before the assembly polls.


A man accused of stealing a dryer from a Fayetteville home and beating the homeowner has been arrested by police.

Man accused of stealing dryer from Fayetteville home arrested


Malaysia is bracing for a possible 4% drop in its exports this year, the trade minister said Monday, acknowledging that the export-driven economy cannot be immune to the global economic crisis.

Malaysia bracing for drop in exports this year


A House panel Wednesday voted to cite former top White House aide Karl Rove for contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to answer questions about the dismissals of several federal prosecutors as its Senate counterpart explored punishments for an array of alleged past and present Bush administration misdeeds.

House panel votes to cite Rove for contempt


WOODBURY, Minn. A Minnesota soldier killed in Iraq this month has been laid to rest in a solemn ceremony.

Minnesota soldier killed in Iraq is laid to rest


A man reportedly drowned after jumping into Lake Okeechobee in Palm Beach County.

Man drowns after jumping into lake Okeechobee


A Tucson contractor lost a radioactive device that could cause injuries if tampered with, the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency said.


``The historic moment occurred at Bangladesh when Smith tucked away a quiet single to square leg off the bowling of Shakib ul Hasan,'' says Michael Owen-Smith.

``Historic moment occurred in Bangladesh''


Ritz Camera Centers, the largest camera-store chain in the US and the owner of Wolf Camera, has sought bankruptcy protection from creditors, citing slumping sales at one of its units.


Thakurganj police on Tuesday here arrested a man on charges of money laundering and recovered from him Rs 5.33 lakh which he was going to distribute to over half-a-dozen people here.


Australians who are struggling to cope with their personal finances could be among those interested to learn that politicians have been given a secret pay rise.


Santa Ana winds are expected to buffet Southern California on Wednesday and Thursday, the National Weather Service said.

Santa Ana winds expected across Southern California


Frontier increased capacity measured by available seat miles by 7.5 percent on its mainline operation, while traffic measured by revenue passenger miles increased 18.1 percent.


Nairobi, Nov 13 Somali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea near India with 29 Chinese crew, a media report said Saturday.

Somali pirates hijack ship with 29 Chinese crew


A soldier has died during a parachute training jump at Fort Lee in Petersburg.

Soldier dies in parachute jump at Ft. Lee


Stirling Mortlock has led the Brumbies to a crucial 37-15 win over the Blues in Canberra, scoring a try and kicking nine points to become the all-time leading point scorer in Super rugby history.


South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan says Seoul will continue to pursue talks with Pyeongyang despite the North's refusal to engage with the South.

Seoul will continue to pursue talks with Pyeongyang:


The Oklahoma State Cowgirls have upset Tennessee 6-1 in the NCAA softball regional in Knoxville, Tenn., to advance to the regional final.

Oklahoma State Cowgirls upset Tennessee in NCAA softball, advance to regional finals


American Ted Ligety won the super-combined gold medal at the alpine skiing world championships in Austria.


Eastman Kodak Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York after years of falling sales related to the decline of its namesake film business as digital cameras have taken over the market.


Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that the state received its annual payment of $105 million in tobacco settlement money this week.

Attorney General Conway announces $105 million in tobacco settlement money


EMB, a global property and casualty consulting firm, today identified the top three shortfalls in insurer risk management programs: inconsistent or poorly executed models, inadequate enterprise-wide collaboration, and contagion impact among human capital risks and underwriting risk.

EMB identifies top shortfalls in risk management programs


Whilst addressing Saeima today, President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers criticized politicians for making shortsighted economic decisions.

Zatlers criticizes politicians for making shortsighted economic decisions


A Catholic High School teacher in Little Rock remained on administrative leave Monday, three days after he was arrested and charged with sexual assault by Sherwood police.


Property firm Hammerson said its balance sheet remains strong, adding that it is in a good position to weather the current environment.


Mall owner General Growth Properties on Thursday filed for bankruptcy protection, saying it couldn't reach an out-of-course consensus on restructuring its mounting debt pile.

General Growth Properties files for bankruptcy protection


RLD chief Ajit Singh will be sworn in as the new Civil Aviation Minister.

Ajit Singh to be new Civil Aviation Minister


Jubilant FoodWorks, the exclusive master franchisee of Domino's Pizza in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh announced the strategic alliance with Dunkin' Donuts, the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world.

Jubilant FoodWorks announces alliance with Dunkin' Donuts


THE practice directives, which have caused judicial crisis and saw lawyers boycotting courts, actually have force, lawyer Sifiso Khumalo stated yesterday.


Consulting firm Booz Allen says it fired employee Edward Snowden, 29, after he revealed himself as the source of leaks detailing the National Security Agency's PRISM phone and Internet data collection system.


Schenker of Canada is launching its second annual food drive next week, after a highly successful effort last year.

Schenker launching second annual food drive


Gangasagar, Jan 12 In the run-up to the festival of Makar Sankranti, around one lakh devotees have taken the holy dip at Gangasagar, the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal.

One lakh take the holy dip at Gangasagar


Uruguayan lawmakers voted Wednesday to legalize gay marriage, making the South American country the third in the Americas to do so.

Uruguay lawmakers vote to legalize gay marriage


Iran has said it has freed five local British embassy staff arrested on accusations of stoking post-election unrest, a move that further threatened tense ties with London and the West.


China Telecom has slashed its mobile internet charges by up to 75 percent to engage users to its 3G service, South China Morning Post reports.

China Telecom slashes mobile internet charges


Prairie Island nuclear plant, near Red Wing, filed Tuesday morning to renew its operating license for up to 20 more years.

Prairie Island Nuclear plant files to renew its license


A new report from IMS Health, a consulting firm, shows that Americans spent more than $307 billion on medicines prescription drugs in 2010.

Americans spend billions on medicines prescription drugs


Panic selling sent Taiwan shares plunging 2.56 percent yesterday, as the local currency declined NT$0.11 against the greenback to close at NT$29.230.


Solarize Energy LP announces an agreement to install solar panels on five barn roofs at Van Osch Farms, the second largest cattle operation in Ontario.

Solarize energy announces agreement with the second largest cattle operation in Ontario


Gardaí have said that skeletal remains have been found by hill walkers in the Dublin Mountains.

Skeletal remains found in the Dublin Mountains


Tibetan spiritual head, the Dalai Lama today said he wanted China to be ``transparent'' for ensuring good relations between Beijing and New Delhi.

China should be transparent to ensure good relations:


Mississippi State has disassociated from an athletics booster because of ''impermissible contact'' with a prospective student-athlete.

Mississippi State disassociates from booster


One of the services, UK-based PutLocker, has spoken with TorrentFreak refuting claims that it is some kind of ``rogue site''.


China yesterday urged the United States not to impose punitive duties on Chinese tire imports, citing the need for the ``long-term and healthy development'' of bilateral ties.

China urges US not to impose punitive duties on tire imports


Nollywood reports say popular and beautiful actress Tonto Dikeh has started flirting with Nigeria's music industry after several years of nurturing the dream.

Actress Tonto Dikeh flirts with music industry


If media sources are to be believed, superstar Shah Rukh Khan has turned an offer to play controversial politicial Raj Thackeray.

Shah Rukh Khan turns down offer to play Raj Thackeray!


Author Russell Banks will be part of a panel discussion this week at UNLV that will explore how books become movies.

Russell Banks, author, visiting professor at UNLV


TechCrunch has the story, which states that Apple has come from being near default just 15 years ago and now has more real money than the US government.

Apple now has more money than the US government


Alaska Airlines began daily service Friday between Kahului, Maui, and San Diego, Calif., and debuted a Hawaiian-themed menu that is available on flights to Hawaii.

Alaska Airlines begins service between Maui and San Diego


A man fleeing from police tossed a duffel bag full of marijuana into traffic, but it didn't stop him from being caught, deputies said.

Man flees, tosses marijuana into traffic


Stirling Albion fans fear for the future of the Beanos after having an offer to buy the club rejected.


A Florida county jail chief has resigned following two escapes and other security lapses.

Florida county jail's chief resigns after escapes


Interdealer broker ICAP has completed the restructure of its strategic interests in Japan.


France announced its full support to the inter-Palestinian reconciliation under the leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas, said spokesman of the French Foreign Ministry, Bernard Valero, to a news briefing on Friday.

France supports inter-Palestinian reconciliation


The Boston Red Sox today selected right-hander Pedro Beato to the active major league roster from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Red Sox select right-hander Pedro Beato to active roster


Motorcyclists gathered in Syracuse to protest a State Police presentation at the New York Highway Safety Conference.

Motorcyclists protest State Police presentation


Integra Telecom Inc., a leading provider of telecommunications and Internet services for business, hired Tom Lamb as chief financial officer.

Integra Telecom Inc. hires chief financial officer


The Winnipeg Jets signed defenseman Jacob Trouba to a contract on Tuesday.


A fisherman was rescued early Tuesday morning, after his boat sank while en route from Narragansett to Newport.


A man convicted in 2008 of spying on women showering at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was found guilty this afternoon of spying on a woman at a De Pere tanning salon.

Man found guilty of spying on woman at tanning salon


The top US military official has again warned that the militant outfits are seeking global reach and the Afghan-Pak border area remains the 'epicentre of terrorism'.


SAN DIEGO - Mexican police searched Thursday for the estranged husband of a slain woman believed to be a San Diego City College student after finding his car in a Tijuana neighborhood.

Mexican police search for husband of slain woman


Moser Baer Ltd, an Indian company producing computer parts to manufacturing solar panels, is expected to receive an investment of $300 million from Blackstone a private equity company.

Moser Baer Ltd receives investment from us private equity firm Blackstone


More snow is expected through Friday morning after the first wave left up to an inch of snow on the ground in the Indianapolis area.


The Atlanta Braves today announced the hiring of Dave Bialas as minor league field coordinator.

Braves announce hiring of minor league field coordinator


Lisa M. Weber , formerly MetLife Inc.'s president of individual business, resigned Thursday, MetLife said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

MetLife former individual operations president Weber resigns


Oil prices closed below $100 per barrel for the first time in six months Monday, tumbling in another dramatic sell-off as the demise of Lehman Brothers and the sale of Merrill Lynch deepened worries about the US economy.


Celeste Holm, a versatile, bright-eyed blonde who soared to Broadway fame in Oklahoma! and won an Oscar in Gentleman's Agreement but whose last years were filled with financial difficulty and estrangement from her sons, has died, a relative said.


A first team of Arab League observers landed in Syria on Monday to monitor a deal to end nine months of deadly violence, as 30 people died in gunfire in and near the besieged central city of Homs.


Russian liberals launched a new pro-Kremlin political party on November 16 promising to defend middle class values but rivals said it was just a tool for the authorities to suck support away from genuine opposition groups.

Russian liberals launch pro-Kremlin party


Risky asset classes rallied on strong US economic data, while the Eurozone debt crisis supported US treasuries.


The Panthers will host Patterson in the first round of the Division III playoffs on Friday.


Hawaiian Airlines said it plans to add a third flight between Honolulu and Las Vegas starting in February.

Hawaiian Airlines adding third flight to Las Vegas


New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg is being remembered at a memorial service in New York City.

New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg remembered


Giant Eagle Inc. today opened two compressed natural gas fueling stations in Crafton, saying the fuel offers a cheaper, cleaner and quieter alternative to gasoline for motorists in Western Pennsylvania.

Giant Eagle opens compressed natural gas fueling stations


Evidon has joined AOP as an Associate Member.


Rachel Hunter says she hopes to learn more about conservation work in New Zealand after helping release a kiwi chick into the wild in Hawke's Bay.

Rachel Hunter release a kiwi chick into the wild in Hawke's Bay.


Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams flipping the bird at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Nov 15th.

Bud Adams flipping the bird at Buffalo Bills


Throne of Malediction is currently streaming a new song online from the recording sessions for their as-yet-untitled new album.

Throne of Malediction streaming new song


SunTrust Banks Inc. swung to a fourth-quarter profit thanks to sharply lower loan-loss provisions and improved revenue.


The recent moves and statements made by commercial banks shows that more banks would change hands in the time to come.


More rockets were fired at northern Israel from Lebanon on Thursday, an Israeli military source said, after three rockets had landed inside Israel early in the day.


A man was arrested Friday for allegedly sending threatening letters containing poison to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services and the Edmund D. Edelman Children's Court over a period of about 18 months.

Man arrested for allegedly sending threatening letters containing poison


Kevin Keegan claims he has some ``unfinished business'' at Newcastle after making his shock return to St James' Park.


BBC1 drama Silent Witness continued to dominate, posting one of its biggest audiences of the series to date.


A man from Zabbar was yesterday charged with attempting to seriously injure his wife and his in-laws after he drove his van in their direction.

Man charged with attempting to injure wife


M&T BANK, the American lender in which AIB is the largest shareholder, has reported a 22% fall in annual profits after taking a $127 million write-down in the value of investments linked to subprime mortgages.


Today, on April 15, the new wording of traffic rules, which was approved by the government on February 11, 2013, has come into force in Ukraine.

New traffic rules come into force in Ukraine


A Weston woman severely injured in a head-on crash with a landscaping truck Tuesday night remained in serious condition yesterday at Norwalk Hospital.

Woman in head-on crash remains in serious condition


Odeon Capital Group, the New York-based independent fixed income broker-dealer with investment banking and research services, has opened new office in Chicago.


106 TIR trucks are blocked at Kulata border checkpoint, director of Regional Border Police Directorate-Smolyan, commissary Todor Georgiev, told FOCUS Radio-Pirin.

106 TIR trucks blocked at Kulata border checkpoint


HBO has renewed Game of Thrones for a second season after the debut episode of its new drama proved a hit at home and delivered record ratings for Sky Atlantic in the UK.


Which is to say, according to Hamilton, he doesn't feel he owes the Rangers any sort of discount.

Hamilton: ``I don't feel like I owe the Rangers''


Last week EnCana announced at its Calgary headquarters that it is proceeding with its planned split more than a year after it was first announced.


Phil Mickelson shot a 9-under par to tie the course record at the Houston Open on Saturday.

Mickelson ties course record at Houston Open


City leaders from across Jackson County have been named to a task force studying future economic development goals.


They've started to roll out to a broader audience the ``dip and squeeze'' ketchup packets that have three times more ketchup and serves as both a dipping tray and a squeeze packet.

Heinz rolling out ``dip and squeeze'' ketchup packets


Kenneth Feinberg, the Obama administration's special master for executive compensation, said he is ``very concerned'' about the possibility his pay cuts may drive talent away from companies bailed out by US taxpayers.

Feinberg 'concerned' pay cuts could drive out talent


The basic state pension would need to double in order to provide a 'comfortable' retirement, yet UK adults still remain reluctant to top up their retirement savings, research by Friends Provident found.


President Obama visited Celgard, LLC in Charlotte, NC today to view the manufacturing plant.


As the rest of the Foreign Policy gang hobnobs with the foreign policy glitterati tonight, I'm stuck in Boston mulling over the fact that Tom Friedman managed to earn a Bullock.


World's largest steel maker ArcelorMittal plans to set up a six-million-tonne integrated steel plant in Karnataka on an investment of $6.41 billion, state Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa said here Friday.

ArcelorMittal plans to set up steel plant in Karnataka


A woman is dead and a toddler badly injured after a high-speed crash in Hamilton yesterday.


DHX Media Ltd, a leading independent international producer and distributor of television programming and interactive content announces the following director dealings:


ArcelorMittal has posted a first quarter net loss of around $US1.1 billion, down from a profit of $US2.4 billion a year ago.


Democratic Party registration in Chester County is soaring as a result of the competitive presidential primary, and is heading toward the 100,000 mark for the first time ever.


Montenegro and Kosovo have established diplomatic relations by the exchange of letters between the foreign ministers, Milan Rocen and Skender Hiseni, the Montenegrin government said Friday.

Montenegro and Kosovo establish diplomatic relations


London's Heathrow Airport coped with its busiest day so far for Olympic arrivals on Tuesday - with American sprint legend Carl Lewis praising the under-pressure hub after jetting in.

Heathrow copes with 'busiest day' for Olympic arrivals


Carbonscape's global expansion will take place, but will New Zealand invest in its development?

Carbonscape's global expansion will take place, but where?


The first debate of the 2012 White House primary race has been postponed until fall because not enough Republican candidates plan to participate.

First debate of 2012 White House race postponed


A popular Wood River bar has closed amid a tangled set of legal problems.


World of Avatar has just acquired 90% of the legendary South African mobile social network and chat application, MXit.


A woman fended off her would-be mugger and kept possession of her necklace in San Jacinto Monday but the attacker was at large.


GARDEN waste will be collected by appointment throughout the winter, rather than the usual weekly scheduled collection.

Garden waste to be collected by appointment throughout winter


Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno has called for his side to respect their UEFA Champions League quarter-final opponents APOEL.


Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov urged all motorists who will travel to their homes today, to drive with extreme caution because the moment of inattention or inappropriate speed can cost innocent lives of many people.

Interior Minister Tsvetanov urges motorists to drive with caution


The anti-adulteration committee busy inspecting markets and lodging FIRs against those involved in adulteration or running business in unhygienic conditions might fail in achieving desired results because of lacunas in the existing rules and regulations.


Ubisoft announced today that it is expanding its successful Assassin's Creed franchise, which has sold more than 19 million units worldwide to date, by developing and producing a new animated short story called Assassin's Creed Ascendance.


A Knoxville woman is charged with running down her brother in her van, after the two had an argument.

Knoxville woman charged with running down brother with van


Chris Brown is defending his decision to pose in a photograph was a transgender fan.

Chris Brown defends posing with transgender fan


For thousands of Nigerian graduates who are part of the batch A 2008 of the National Youth Service scheme including yours sincerely, the Season of Manna is about to cease.


Online grocery service Relay Foods has added Whole Foods Market in western Henrico County to its growing list of vendors.

Relay Foods adds Whole Foods to list of vendors


-Stuart Appleby hit golf's magic number Sunday, shooting a 59 to win the Greenbrier Classic.

Stuart Appleby shoots 59 at Greenbrier Classic


Republican US Rep. Erik Paulsen has ruled out a run for the US Senate or for governor of Minnesota, saying he plans to seek a fourth term in the House instead.

Paulsen rules out run for US Senate or governor


Broward Sheriff 39;s Office received a call advising that a rock was thrown at a school bus transporting a group of children returning from a football game Saturday night.


Leighton Meester is reportedly joining the cast of indie movie The Oranges.

Leighton Meester joins the cast of 'the Oranges'


After more than a decade, Congress has taken the important step of empowering the federal Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products, including the power to remove harmful ingredients from tobacco products and to stop false claims made by the tobacco industry regarding the addictive nature of nicotine.

Congress takes important step to regulate tobacco products


Gov. Terry Branstad said he'll push for a fuel tax increase in next year's legislative session.


GO mobile director Joseph Agius filed a garnishee order against Go PLC to ensure fair and unbiased disciplinary proceedings after the company's chief officer of human resources accused him of harassment.


Toyota Motor Corp said Wednesday it has decided to recall up to 1.2 million vehicles due to possible fuel leakage risks.

Toyota to recall 1.2 million vehicles over fuel leakage risks


He is as impulsive off the field as he is on it.


Maoists are ``obstructing'' the development of India, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Sunday after unfurling the national flag on the 64th Independence Day celebrations here.


By Mike Rosenberg, mrosenberg@mercurynews.com A young San Jose man was beaten to death by his roommate inside a care facility Tuesday night, police said.

San Jose man beaten to death by roommate


Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne blamed poor bowling in the 'death overs' for their first defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, here tonight.

Warne blames it on poor bowling during death overs


A Sadrist delegation met in Syria with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and gave him a letter from Sadrist leader Muqtada Al-Sadr condemning the US attack in Syria.

Sadrist delegation meets with Assad in Syria


Texas banned fish pedicures Thursday, barring salons from providing small live fish to eat the dead skin off clients' feet.


Boston finally pulled ahead of rivals Billingborough and Lindum Ramblers at the top of the South Lincolnshire & Border League after beating Long Sutton by well over 200 runs.


A SCHOOLBOY who was struck by a car as he tried to cross a busy road in Westhoughton remained in a critical condition last night.

SCHOOLBOY struck by car remains in critical condition


Belarus may abolish death penalty soon, a top Belarus official said Wednesday.

Belarus may abolish death penalty soon - official


Chelsea full-back Jose Bosingwa has apologised for his studs-up challenge on Yossi Benayoun during their 2-0 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield.

Chelsea's Jose Bosingwa apologises for challenge on Yossi Benayoun


A Kansas tribal leader was among 12 Native American officials to meet with President Barack Obama at the White House.


Japanese stocks rebounded modestly Tuesday following big losses the day before and helped by the dollar's stability against the yen.


The fall season brings four new exhibits to the Silvermine Arts Center, located in New Canaan, CT.


Democratic Senator Barack Obama has strongly denounced his former pastor, saying he was outraged by assertions made by Reverend Jeremiah Wright about the US government and race that have disrupted Obama's presidential campaign.


A fourteenth rare Borneo pygmy elephant has been found dead of suspected poisoning, Malaysian ...more

Fourteenth rare Borneo pygmy elephant found dead


Everton boss David Moyes has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after being sent-off during Sunday's win at Stoke.


A fire that appears to have been started by a heat gun destroyed an older mobile home in Superior on Monday afternoon.


KTLA Los Angeles entertainment guru Sam Rubin has been tapped to host the 18th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards, which will air live tomorrow from 8-10 PM PT on the CW.

Sam Rubin to host Critics' Choice Movie Awards


A roadside bomb has killed a Canadian soldier and wounded three others north of Kandahar city.


If only some reasonable word of mouth catches up, it is going to be advantage JODHAA AKBAR all the way.


Ukip MEP Nigel Farage told Herman Van Rompuy, the president of the EU, he had ``all the charisma of a damp rag and the appearance of a low-grade bank clerk'' in the European parliament yesterday.


Sampdoria drew 1-1 at home to promoted Parma Sunday to go level with Inter Milan at the top of the Italian Serie A.

Sampdoria draw to go level with Inter Milan at top


ARCADIA, Calif. - Pioneerof the Nile has won the Santa Anita Derby, holding off Chocolate Candy by one length.

Pioneerof the Nile wins Santa Anita Derby


LOS ANGELES ― A funeral service will be held Saturday for famed math teacher Jaime Escalante.

Escalante funeral service to be held Saturday


Wallabies hopeful Berrick Barnes made a successful comeback in club rugby on Saturday, playing 80 minutes in Sydney University's Shute Shield rout of Penrith.


Galway United have this afternoon confirmed that they have withdrawn their licence application for the 2012 season following the decision on Monday by the Galway United Supporters Trust to apply for a licence to play in the 2012 Airtricity League in the name of Galway United Supporters Trust Football Club.


Power management firm Eaton Corp today said it has signed a nationwide distribution pact with Redington India to deliver its single phase uninterruptible power supply systems.

Eaton signs distribution pact with Redington India


Online health and beauty retailer Drugstore.com Inc. said Monday it will buy Salu Inc., the operator of SkinStore.com, for $36 million.

Drugstore.com will buy Salu Inc. for $36 million


A contingent of 14 Hawke's Bay wineries will be presenting enforce to over 200 members of Sydney's hospitality industry in a bid to impress them with the quality and diversity of the region's wines.

A contingent of 14 Hawke's Bay wineries will be presenting to over 200 members of Sydney hospitality industry


Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, recently announced its plan to launch direct, daily flights to Brazil, the airline's first South American destination, from June 2013, a statement said on Tuesday.

Etihad Airways to launch flights to Brazil


President Asif Ali Zardari has assured coalition partners that no Pakistani would be handed over to India, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday.

No Pakistani to be handed over to India:


MPs have today called for more action to curb food waste in the UK including the introduction of binding food waste reduction targets for businesses and a national consumer campaign to reduce domestic food waste.


Corporation Bank will open its new SME loan centre in Mangalore on August 11.


DANCERS of all abilities are needed to take part in a new dance show to be staged in Yeovil this December.


Bologna clinches cup quarters berth Updated: 11:37, Thursday December 20, 2012 Bologna came from behind with a last-gasp goal from Panagiotis Kone to stun Napoli 2-1 and move into the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup.


There's a lot to like about the Eee PC line of netbooks from Asus--a netbook pioneer--but I found the keyboard to be a deal breaker.

There is a lot to like about the Asus Eee PC


The number of Mormon missionaries serving their church across the globe has hit record highs.

Number of Mormon missionaries hits record highs


Bishkek will host an air-gun shooting championship on November 10, 2009, Takhir Ismailov, director general of the Kyrgyz shooting federation told the news agency 24.kg on Monday.


Bellevue-based T-Mobile announced Thursday that it is closing seven call centers around the country.


Area rivers are expected to crest this week and begin a gradual fall-but not before leaving thousands of acres of ground under water.


The Rupee recovered by 20 paise at 45.00 against the US Dollar in the opening trade today because of positive opening in share market, dealers at the Interbank Foreign Exchange said.

Rupee recovers by 20 paise at 45.00 against US Dollar


Two workers painting the US 20 bridge over the Fox River were electrocuted Wednesday morning when the bucket lift they were using came in contact with a high-voltage power line.


Germany says it is withdrawing its six reconnaissance jets from Afghanistan and replacing their crews with 90 troops specialized in training and mentoring Afghan forces.

Germany to withdraw jets from Afghanistan


India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted that bowling was an area of concern although the team were shot out for a paltry 136 in the first innings of the first Test which concluded at the Supersport Park in Centurion today.


A former News of the World news editor has been sacked from the Sun ``in relation to previous work'', according to reports.

Former News of the World News editor sacked from Sun


Peter Fonda found a dead body inside a car in Los Angeles while driving in the city yesterday, according to police.


Medical Students for Global Awareness has come out in support of National MP Tim Macindoe's Supplementary Order Paper to raise the purchase age for alcohol to 20 for both off and onsite licensed premises.

Students support raising purchase age for alcohol


Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has won two awards for his radio show.

Ronnie Wood wins two awards for Radio show


Chinese network operator China Telecom Corp. said Tuesday it has opened a representative office in Thailand, in a sign of its growing influence in Southeast Asia.

China Telecom opens representative office in Thailand


Three Pakistanis were killed in Birmingham on Wednesday while protecting a mosque from rioters, police said.


And on the eighth day, God looked down on the earth he had created and said, ``I need an old school conservationist, someone who will care for the forests I've created, someone who understands that I planted these forests for man's pleasure and needs '' So, God made a logger.


A CLASSICAL concert held at the Old Town Hall in St Albans has raised more than £900 for charity.

Classical concert raises more than £900 for charity


The 69th annual Golden Globe Award nominations have been announced, and although it didn't seem like the nominations do much to straighten out the mess that might be the Academy Award Nominations for Best Picture, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has certainly targeted one person for some nods:

69th annual Golden Globe nominations announced;


An ancient settlement dating back to before the time when Alexander the Great's armies swept across Afghanistan could be bulldozed and dynamited for a new road.


A sellout is expected for the Dec. 30 Music City Bowl game between Tennessee and North Carolina, as about 1,000 tickets remained, Music City Bowl president Scott Ramsey said Tuesday afternoon.


Emkay Global Financial Services is of the view that M&M can correct upto Rs 900-780.


Red Bull driver and current championship leader Mark Webber crashed out of the inaugural race at the Korean Grand Prix which means the championship game is on once again.

Mark Webber crashes out of the Korean Grand Prix


A big jump in government outlays and stronger household spending helped the Philippine economy return to growth in the second quarter.


Pre-1970 tractors are sought for the 2012 Farmers Day parade set to take place prior to Farmers Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 in downtown South Hill.


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is seeking political asylum in Ecuador after taking refuge in its embassy in London Tuesday.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange seeks asylum at Ecuador embassy


A Queensland couple wants t say ``I do'' in Calypso Star's shark cage.

Couple wants to say 'I do' with the sharks


A 28-year-old man was arrested in a Wareham drug bust.


Around 71 officials from various central government departments were punished for corruption by the Central Vigilance Commission in the month of October, officials said on Friday.


Former Queensland government minister Gordon Nuttall will learn his sentence on Friday after being found guilty of receiving secret commissions.


The Mercer Island boys tennis team won the KingCo title on Thursday, after playing in the league tournament at Mount Si High School.


US President Barack Obama made his first recess appointments Saturday, voicing regret that 15 of his nominees were bottled up in the Senate amid Republican obstruction tactics.


Chinese artist and political activist Ai Weiwei is making a metal album, reports The Guardian.

Chinese political activist Ai Weiwei is making...


ERICSSON, the world's leading supplier of mobile phone network equipment, presented a strong balance sheet for the fourth quarter on Wednesday but said it will cut 5,000 jobs to counter the effects of global economic crisis.


Jamie Oliver is due to open a new restaurant in Guildford town centre on October 5th, bringing sought-after chef jobs to the area.

Jamie Oliver to open restaurant in Guildford


Ukraine is more stable than Russia, according to the Failed States Index prepared jointly by the Fund for Peace and the magazine Foreign Policy, Radio Svoboda, the Ukrainian service of Radio Liberty, has reported.

Ukraine is more stable than Russia, according to Failed States Index


Joe Jonas was dumped by girlfriend Camilla Belle because their relationship was getting too serious, too soon, according to reports.


Kwikset® has launched of the national ``LiveSmart'' Sweepstakes, which aims to show parents and homeowners how simple and easy, ``smart'' home security can be.

Kwikset launches national ''LiveSmart'' Sweepstakes


iWireNews ™ Crude oil prices held to less than $76 per barrel Friday on the New York Mercantile Exchange with prices down nearly 7 percent from the start of the week.


Demi Lovato has enjoyed a wild and crazy night out with her friends this past week.

Demi Lovato enjoys wild night out with friends


Consumer electronics giant Apple are to create up to 350 new jobs in Cork, Ireland, after agreeing to lease offices in Cork's city centre, according to the Irish Examiner.

Apple to create up to 350 new jobs in Ireland


Stephane Sessegnon fired Sunderland into the FA Cup fifth round as Middlesbrough's brave resistance finally came to an end.


A DRIVER accused of killing a motorcyclist in a collision in Northumberland has been found not guilty.

DRIVER accused of killing motorcyclist found not guilty


In the opinion of Moscow, Tbilisi is unwilling to pull out forces from the Kodori Gorge, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.

Tbilisi unwilling to pull out from Kodori Gorge --


Apple is doing what it has to do and calling a hastily assembled press conference for this Friday to address the iPhone 4 ``death grip'' issues.


Community Health Systems, Inc. today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., intends to offer $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2020, subject to market and other conditions.

Community Health Systems, Inc. announces offering of $1,000 million of Senior Notes due 2020


South Korea has raised its surveillance of North Korean military activity by a level, after Pyongyang moved at least one missile to its east coast.

South Korea raises surveillance as Pyongyang moves missiles


Verizon Wireless agreed to buy Alltel Corporation for $5.9 billion, which would make it by far the largest cellular telephone carrier in the United States.


Greece has agreed to accept an ``enhanced and permanent'' presence of EU monitors and Troika representatives, as a condition of the 130 billion bail out loan.

Greece accepts 'enhanced and permanent' presence of EU monitors


Chartwell Technology Inc., a leading provider of gaming software systems to the online and remote gaming industry announced today that, further to its news release of March 16, 2009, it has filed with the Toronto Stock Exchange a notice of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid for its Common Shares through the facilities of the TSX.

Chartwell Technology Inc. announces normal course issuer bid


He's locking himself in a plexiglass box on top of Madison Square Garden's marquee to raise money for Feeding America, which aims to fight hunger in the United States.


Nick Berry and Michael French are set to return to their roles as brothers Simon and David Wicks in 'EastEnders' for a shock storyline which leads to the death of their mother Pat Butcher.


Activist Anna Hazare on Monday said he would sit on a day-long dharna at Jantar Mantar on December 11, and the group has sought permission for Ramlila Maidan from December 27.

Anna Hazare to sit on dharna at Jantar Mantar on dec 11


Likeable rogue Guy Martin crashed out of this year's TT on his final race of the event, the Senior TT.


A teacher who has worked in several local school districts is being charged with felony child endangerment resulting in bodily injury in connection with the beating of a minor teenager who was not one of her students.

Teacher charged with felony child endangerment


The Chronicle and fund raisers who are members of our LinkedIn group want to know how you thank donors.


A full moon rises behind the New York City skyline seen from Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, NJ, Friday, April 6, 2012.


Hostess announced this week its plans to liquidate, almost immediately ending production of Twinkies, as well as other treats like Ding Dongs and Sno Balls.

Twinkies manufacturer Hostess plans to liquidate;


Maoist lawmakers have clashed with police in the Nepalese capital while protesting against the president, whose refusal to dismiss the army chief led to the collapse of the previous government.

Maoist lawmakers clash with police in Nepal's capital


Goodyear has stated that it will draw $600 million from the company's current US revolving credit facility.

Goodyear to draw $600 million from US credit facility


President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistanis and Indians are made of the same mud, and added that ``we are not the enemies of India.''


Two robbers got away with a portable safe containing R20 000 in Mooilande near Vereeniging on Friday, Johannesburg police said.


Violin teacher Totenberg, whose students are in most major US orchestras, dies in Mass. at 101

Violin instructor Totenberg dies in Mass. at 101