Emergency managers from across Oklahoma are meeting in Norman this week to discuss their role in preparing and responding to natural disasters.


The investment management industry in the Asia-Pacific is set to witness exponential growth driven by strong demographic and economic fundamentals despite short term challenges, says a report by global consultancy firm KPMG.

Investment industry to witness exponential growth


A BUILDER who stole a Land Rover and caravan worth £35,000 from his ex-partner then told her they had been stolen.


Thai Airways International is to launch direct flights from Copenhagen to Phuket as well as additional flights from Bangkok to Copenhagen.

THAI Airways to launch direct flights from Copenhagen to Phuket


IT major Hewlett Packard has roped in Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador to promote their newly launched 'Go-To-Market' strategy for small and medium businesses.


China promised the United States it would crack down on pirated software as the world's two largest economies looked to ease trade frictions amid political changes.

China promises to crack down on pirated software


Shane Richie is returning to EastEnders to reprise the role of loveable rogue Alfie Moon, soap bosses have confirmed.


A 48-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle in Eugene.

Pedestrian dies after being struck in Eugene


Overstock.com, a popular online retailer that says it offers the cheapest prices on a many items, is being sued by seven district attorneys in Northern California, accusing the company of making untrue and misleading statements about pricing.

Overstock.com sued by district attorneys


MindSnacks today announced they've raised $6.5 million from Sequoia Capital to continue making educational mobile games.

MindSnacks raises $6.5 million from Sequoia Capital


WASHINGTON - Senate Appropriations Chairman Daniel K. Inouye and Senator Daniel K. Akaka confirmed today that Hawaii will receive $10.2 million in unemployment insurance modernization funds, which was certified by the US Department of Labor.

Hawaii receives $10.2 million in unemployment insurance modernization funds


Storey County officials said a planned wind farm would detract from the historic mining town's charm and hurt the local economy.

Storey county officials say no to Wind farm


Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's campaign announced on Friday that he will campaign with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton next week, a step toward unifying a fractured Democratic Party after a bruising primary fight.


Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded the Special Olympics and helped demonstrate that the mentally disabled can triumph on the field of competition and lead rich and productive lives outside the walls of institutions, died Tuesday at age 88.


Dr Bello Tambawwal, Head of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria Medina Mission has disclosed that three Nigerian Pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia.

Three Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia


A New York Times photographer was severely wounded Saturday when he stepped on a mine while on patrol with US soldiers in southern Afghanistan.


The summer sunshine is set to continue in to the weekend with high temperatures forecast in most parts of the country.


An Eni SpA official says an explosion that damaged one of its pipelines in Nigeria's restive south has cut the company's daily oil output by 12,000 barrels.

Explosion cuts daily oil output by 12,000 barrels


``The crisis is not only unfortunate, it has put all of us to shame also'', senior party leader Sushma Swaraj told a press conference here after meetings of the newly constituted coordination committee and the legislature party.


PHOENIX - Cox Communications says it plans to raise its cable television rates in Arizona.

Cox plans to raise cable rates in Arizona


A 21-year-old Fort Carson soldier was killed Saturday in what is being classified a ``non-combat related incident'' in Iraq, the Department of Defense said today.

Fort Carson soldier killed in ``non-combat'' incident in Iraq


The previously reported Xbox LIVE cloud save game feature issues have been resolved according to Xbox LIVE's Major Nelson.

Xbox LIVE cloud save game issue resolved


``I'm not a rock star, I'ma politician,'' Erdoğan said after Zakaria reminded the prime minister that he was welcomed like a rock star in Cairo during his recent four-day Arab Spring visit.


ION Life, the country's first multiple platform digital network with programming dedicated to the celebration of positive living, is rolling out a new slate of programming for 2009.


Anna Friel has confirmed speculation she's dating Rhys Ifans, just two months after splitting from David Thewlis.


It should be no surprise that the publishers are already preparing for Bush memoirs, once W. has left office.


The Indians will likely sign infielder Cristian Guzman on Wednesday and invite him to spring training.

Indians to sign infielder Cristian Guzman


The Grey Cup is coming to Hinton this fall as part of the centennial of the Canadian Football League's top prize.


In a fresh round of communication, Lilliput Kidswear�s promoter has written to banks seeking appointment of two new auditors for re-audit.

Lilliput Kidswear promoter writes to banks:


Syria has the ``biggest chemical weapons arsenal in the world,'' which it could use to threaten the Jewish state, Israel's deputy chief of the general staff has warned.


Code yellow is issued in 18 Bulgarian districts on Saturday due to high winds, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology says on its website.

Code yellow issued in 18 Bulgarian districts over high winds


The peso recouped lost ground ahead of the weekend after falling to a two-and-a-half week low against the greenback with the central bank propping up the currency.


Energy infrastructure and distribution company Inergy LP has commenced an underwritten public offering of 4.5m common units, the company reported on Tuesday.

Inergy commences public offering of 4.5m common units


A Raven shoved a ref in the Super Bowl, and, despite the fact that the heated moment is caught on camera, the player escaped without discipline.


The flu season is intensifying, and already five states have reported rampant flu activity, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said recently.


Telligent, a developer of social software for enterprises, released its Telligent Community 6.0 suite.

Telligent releases Telligent Community 6.0 suite


The White House just announced that President Obama will hold a news conference Friday at 11:15 am ET.


The Manitoba Moose are encouraging fans to 'Go Green' in support of the environment on Friday, March 19th when they host the Grand Rapids Griffins at MTS Centre.

Moose encourage fans to 'Go Green' on March 19th


Carl Froch retained the WBC super-middleweight title and progressed to the final of the Super Six tournament with a majority decision win over Glen Johnson in Atlantic City.

Carl Froch retains WBC title with majority decision over Glen Johnson


With the start of spring practice now just two weeks away, Lehigh has released its 2012 football schedule.


Lady Gaga has been ``Banned in Beirut'' and we'll see if it has the same effect on her ventures.


The United States expects to help Georgia rebuild its military after it was swept aside by Russia's much larger forces in the conflict over South Ossetia, a top US general said on Thursday.

US expects to help Georgia rebuild military


Hurricane Earl weakened slightly to a Category 3 storm as it churned toward the eastern US seaboard on Wednesday and looked to sideswipe the densely populated coast from North Carolina to New England, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Earl weakens to Category 3 storm


Ahead of President Obama's trip to Holland, MI tomorrow for the official groundbreaking of the new Compact Power plant, the Department of Energy recently released a new report on the economic impact of Recovery Act investments in advanced batteries and vehicles.

Department of Energy releases new report on economic impact of


After taking two games against division rival St. Louis, the Topeka RoadRunners return home tonight to take on old rival Fairbanks at 7:05 pm.


Rumor has it Dustin Hoffman is to film reshoots for ``Little Fockers'' after the movie didn't fare so well with test audiences.

Dustin Hoffman to film reshoots for ``Little Fockers''


Coach Joe Paterno is fighting for his job amid ``eroding'' support from Penn State's board of trustees and a widening sex-abuse scandal and possible cover-up centered on former assistant and one-time heir apparent Jerry Sandusky.


AP-MNChurch Abuse, 1st Ld-Writethru, Catholic leaders don't want priest list released Eds:


Moscow, May 21 India, with its ``time-tested relationship'' with Russia, expects greater backing from Moscow in its quest for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, a diplomatic officical said here Tuesday.


Osasuna drew at promoted Granada 1-1 on Sunday after a poor match in which neither team deserved to take the three points.


Inflation has eased slightly in Venezuela, which is struggling with the highest consumer price increases in Latin America.


The Milwaukee area lost a total of 1,300 jobs between the months of August and September, though the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate declined.

Milwaukee area loses 1,300 jobs during the month


A North Dakota-based group that provides planting and harvesting aid to farmers who are hurting is helping its 200th family.

Group that aids farmers helping with 200th family


``It feels like a dagger removed,'' said the hard man in reference to the 29-25 loss to the Cheetahs at the same venue in 2005.


Ray Allen met with members of the Boston media following today's introductory press conference in Miami, and admitted that he was hoping for more outreach from the Celtics during free agency, including a three-year contract that would have guaranteed he was a Celtic for the same amount of time as Kevin Garnett, who has agreed to a three-year deal.

Allen was hoping for more outreach from Celtics


Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari called for a de-escalation of tensions with India on Monday, saying there was ``a need to avoid further vitiation of the atmosphere.''

Zardari calls for de-escalation of tensions


A former Army sergeant was sentenced Monday to 28 years in prison for killing his roommate, a fellow soldier who had just returned from three tours of duty in Afghanistan.

Former Army sergeant sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing fellow soldier


Calastone, the independent cross-border transaction network for the mutual fund industry, are delighted to announce that GLG Partners have signed up to Calastone's automated settlement service for their UK range of funds.

GLG signs up for Calastone's automated settlement service


Billboard reports that Nine Inch Nails have revealed the track list and album credits for Hesitation Marks, which will be out on September 3 through Columbia Records.

Nine Inch Nails reveal track list for Hesitation Marks


Meanwhile, parents Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr was spotted at the Balenciaga Ready to Wear Autumn/Winter 2011-2012 fashion show during Paris Fashion week in Paris, France on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2011.

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr spotted in Paris


The Jets released Coles, who was seeking a long-term deal despite a contract that is guaranteed to pay him $6 million next season.


The UAE picked up two gold medals, while Iran and France consolidated on their top positions at the end of the second day of the 2nd Dubai International Karate Championships held at the Al Ahli Club here on Friday.


Stargate Universe has been renewed for a second season, MGM and Syfy Channel announced late last night.

Stargate Universe renewed for second season


THE Arno Bay foreshore is set to become a blanket Dry Zone for New Year's celebrations.


With scores of wounded men and women returning from combat, New York veterans groups will march on the state Capitol today to demand action on what they say are outstanding health and work issues.


State police at Frackville recovered a Poulan chain saw along with other items of stolen property May 12 from known thieves in Girardville.


General Electric Co. plans to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years and invest $580 million to expand its aviation business.

GE to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years


Platte County voters will decide Tuesday whether to renew a half-cent sales tax for parks and recreation facilities and storm-water improvements.

Platte County voters to decide on sales tax for parks


Hyderabad, Jun 10 India''s second largest producer of phosphatic fertilisers, Coromandel International Ltd, today said India can afford to forgo the use of potash this season if the current deadlock between Indian importers and international potash suppliers over prices continues.

India can afford to forgo use of potash this season:


I must say that I'm ecstatic that Bob Arum failed to persuade Floyd Mayweather to fight Manny Pacquiao under his No-Drug Testing/Reduce Drug Testing Terms and Schedule.

I'm ecstatic that Arum failed to persuade Mayweather to fight Pacquiao


Rosecrance completes a $1 million campaign for a new unit to help veterans struggling with mental disorders and substance abuse.

Rosecrance completes $1 million campaign for veterans


A Chauvin couple pleaded guilty to weapons charges Friday in federal court, and now face several years in prison.


Nine telecom companies, including Bharti Airtel Ltd, Vodafone Essar Ltd and Reliance Communications Ltd and state run MTNL and BSNL paid Rs67,719 crore to the Indian government as third-generation spectrum fees.


Award-winning actor Anthony LaPaglia returns to his villainous roots as the voice of Lex Luthor in All-Star Superman, the highly anticipated 10th entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies coming February 22, 2011 from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video.

LaPaglia discusses voicing Lex Luthor in ``All-Star Superman''


120512 SPEAKINGOUT 1 Capital City Weekly What's your favorite thing about Hanukkah?


France's profit-making oil giant Total has postponed until late June a decision on the future of a refinery near Dunkirk, in northern France, pledging to guarantee the jobs of 370 workers there.

Oil giant Total postpones decision on future of refinery


Simon Cowell is set to become TV's first billionaire after last weekend's X Factor finale was watched by a record 19m people.

Simon Cowell to become TV's first billionaire


The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas announced today that its Gaston County donor center has moved from Belmont to a new location in Gastonia.

Community blood center of the Carolinas's Gaston County donor center moves to new location


Intermodal rail traffic jumped 36.6% last week compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.


President George W Bush is sending Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to India this week as a ``further demonstration'' of US solidarity with New Delhi in the wake of terror attacks in Mumbai, the White House announced Sunday.


Kate Middleton is to receive training from the Queen on how to carry out her royal duties, ahead of her first round of solo public appearances.

Kate Middleton to receive training from the Queen


Luxury brands like Prada and Kering have turned to online video as a way of connecting with affluent consumers on the web.


Luke Kuechly has taken the next step in his football career, signing with agents Tom Condon and Ben Dogra of CAA Sports, an agency that represents many of the NFL's best players today.

Luke Kuechly to sign with Tom Condon, Ben Dogra of CAA Sports


A female teacher's aide in East Tennessee has been charged with statutory rape in a case that involves a 16-year-old male student.

Female teacher's aide charged with statutory rape


Seven-times world snooker champion Stephen Hendry ruled out retirement despite being thrashed in the second round of the 2011 edition.


Gonzalez, traded from his hometown Padres to Boston last week, took out a full-page ad in the San Diego Union-Tribune, thanking the San Diego fans for their support and promising to continue to be part of the community.

Gonzalez takes out ad, thanking San Diego fans


Texas Instruments Incorporated will webcast its 4Q09 mid-quarter financial update, Tuesday, December 8 , beginning at 4 pm Central time .

Texas Instruments to webcast its 4Q09 mid-quarter financial update


Jason La Canfora of NFL.com is reporting that former Oakland Raiders CB Stanford Routt will visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday.

Former Oakland Raiders CB Stanford Routt to visit Cincinnati Bengals on Friday


Goody Petronelli, the only trainer Marvelous Marvin Hagler ever knew, always used to say, ``You can't train a chin.''


Huntington city council met Saturday morning discussing the proposed budget.

Huntington city council meets to discuss budget


The Kenya Wildlife Service is installing alarm systems around wildlife sanctuaries and parks to deter the increasingly rampant poaching across the country.

Kenya wildlife Service installs alarm systems around sanctuaries to deter poaching


Cambridge United assistant manager Paul Carden tells BBC Radio Cambridgeshire that he is frustrated with the 0-0 draw with Altrincham.


Three-time champion Serena Williams won the first set of the Australian Open final against Russian third seed Dinara Safina 6-0 Saturday.

Williams wins first set in Australian Open final


NBC canceled The Playboy Club on Tuesday after the network aired only three episodes of the new 60s set drama that starred Amber Heard and Eddie Cibrian.


Jobs will take a medical leave of absence until the end of June because his health problems are ``more complex'' than he had thought, shocking investors and sending the company's shares down as much as 10 percent on January 14, 2009.


Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, was spotted yesterday at Harvard taking a tour of the dorm rooms, which suggests that the 18-year-old British actress may be enrolling at the university in the very near future.


Noodles & Company, a chain of fast casual restaurants, is planning to open two new restaurants in Rockford, Illinois, and Elk Grove, California, on August 13, 2010.

Noodles & Company plans to open two new restaurants


Omnistar, a leader in affiliate marketing software, has today released a powerful new mobile app that puts the power of their affiliate marketing platform into a smartphone.

Omnistar releases powerful new mobile app for affiliate marketing


South Korea's Samsung Electronics said it has reached a deal with German lighting group Osram to settle all their global patent lawsuits, as it continues a high-stakes US court battle with Apple.

Samsung reaches deal with German firm Osram on lawsuits


A new ethics complaint has been filed against Sarah Palin, accusing the Alaska governor of abusing her power by charging the state when her children traveled with her.

New ethics complaint filed against Palin


Despite plummeting gas prices and unusual last-minute holiday deals on airplane tickets, more people are expected to stick close to home this Thanksgiving.

People sticking around home for Thanksgiving


India will be under pressure because of its defeat in the last World Cup opener, Bangladesh's opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has said ahead of next week's tournament that his country is co-hosting.

India will be under pressure against us:


Specialist recruitment firm Hays saw profits surge 22% and said it has made a good start to the second half of the year.


Andy Robinson says Scotland can rise from the ashes of a smash-and-grab raid by Argentina to knock England out of the World Cup next weekend.

Andy Robinson says Scotland can rise from the ashes to knock England out of the World Cup


A method of producing synthetic bone, using techniques normally used to make catalytic converters for cars, is being developed by researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick.

Method of producing synthetic bone uses techniques normally used


GeoEye, a Dulles-based provider of satellite imagery, is set to announce Tuesday that it is moving its corporate headquarters from Loudoun County to Fairfax County and will receive funding from Virginia to help with the move.

GeoEye to move headquarters from Loudoun to Fairfax


Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio today turned up the relegation heat on Aston Villa and warned they are in the last chance survival saloon.

Paolo Di Canio turns up the heat on Aston Villa


WellPoint Inc., the largest US health insurer by enrollment, reported fourth-quarter profit that rose more than analyst estimates as a national jobless rate above 9 percent kept Americans out of doctors' offices.

WellPoint profit rises more than analysts' estimate


Germany annihilated Argentina 4-0 in a commanding display of football, making Argentina look practically like beginners.


A Japanese actress wanted for amphetamine possession in Japan has extended her stay in the Philippines, officials said Friday.

Actress wanted in Japan extends her stay in the Philippines+


The stock market continued its downward slide, as indices dropped in yesterday's trading sessions.


The TSX Venture Exchange opened at 1,615.79, down 14.10 points from Friday's close.

Tsxv opened at 1,615.79, down 14.10 points


India and the United States have agreed to hold another round of bilateral dialogue on East Asian affairs later this year, the State Department said.

India, US agree to hold another dialogue on East asia


Delta Air Lines has announced that it will offer broadband Wi-Fi access on its domestic fleet of more than 330 mainline aircraft.

Delta to offer broadband Wi-Fi access on domestic fleet


Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz has sold more stock in the social network, whose shares have fallen since their IPO in May.

Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz sells more stock


Dropbox, the file and photo sharing website and application, has just released a new beta version for its Android app to the general public.

Dropbox releases new beta version of its app


by Daniel O'Mahoney of Bradley O'Mahoney Public Relations The list of social media applications is seemingly endless and when it comes to choosing where your business should be, all social media was not created equal.

Beware ... all social media not created equal


Asylum seeker boat arrives Updated: 15:19, Thursday April 5, 2012 A boat carrying about 70 asylum seekers has been intercepted in waters off Western Australia.


CryEngine 3 is the first dev platform the Crysis developer's built for use with Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and MMO games, it says.


Bank of America said on Monday that it will cut about 30,000 jobs over the next few years to slash costs, Xinhua reported.


NBA player and South Dakota native Mike Miller is shooting to cure Juvenile Diabetes.


Key UPA constituent DMK on Sunday night said India should press United Nations to undertake a ``referendum'' on the Eelam Tamils issue.

India should press UN to undertake referendum on Eelam Tamils issue:


The Indian rupee fell on Tuesday to its lowest in more than a week after a rise in July core inflation tempered expectations for an interest rate cut, while a widening trade deficit highlighted the woes facing the local currency.


San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom welcomed their first child Friday, a baby girl.


Insolvencies hit a record high in the third quarter, partly fuelled by unemployment.


Barack Obama will speak to the media as president-elect for the first time on Friday.


Huddersfield Town boss Simon Grayson credited former manager Lee Clark after they were promoted to the Championship.


Billy Hayes is going into battle to keep Royal Mail in public ownership.

Billy Hayes goes into battle at Royal Mail


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates have been low for the entire month of June and on June 18th, 2010 home loans remain under 4.75% for many areas of the country.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Rajapaksa met representatives of Tamil Political Parties' Forum comprising most of the Tamil political parties of the country to ``discuss aspects of post-conflict reconciliation,'' the President's office said in a statement last night.

Rajapaksa meets representatives of Tamil parties


Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum Executive Director Mac Burdette announced Tuesday that the USS CLAMAGORE will reopen to the general public on Wednesday, July 4.

USS CLAMAGORE will reopen to general public


Kate Moss, Hollywood Supermodel has turned the new face of Spanish high street store Mango.

Kate Moss turns new face of Spanish high street store Mango


Shareholders have filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri against FCStone Group, Inc. on behalf of purchasers of FCStone Group, Inc. common stock during the period between November 15, 2007 and July 9, 2008.

Shareholders have filed a lawsuit against FCStone Group, Inc.


The Bahamas is once again renewing its bid with the United States to gain control of it airspace and hopefully benefit from any revenue it would bring in.

Bahamas renewing bid to gain control of airspace


Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has left the German clinic where he underwent surgery three weeks ago to return home, a spokeswoman for the Heidelberg clinic said Saturday.


An Amber Alert has been issued out of Suwannee County for an unknown white male who was last seen at a rest area headed eastbound on I-10 near the Suwannee and Columbia County line.


Gavin & Stacey made a strong return for BBC One last night, the latest viewing figures show.


Former NHL coach Pat Burns, who has previously fought colon and liver cancer, says he now has lung cancer.


On Aug. 19, Davye came to Coweta County to share her gifts in presenting poetry to high school students.

Davye shares poetry with high school students


American Airlines announces the implementation of checked baggage charges for the Caribbean and Central America to and from the US, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Canada, Europe and India.

American Airlines checked baggage charges for Caribbean and Central America


One year of rural service for medical students will be made compulsory from this year, Medical Education Minister SA Ramdas announced this at the graduation day of the first batch of the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute here on Saturday.

Rural service for medical students to be made compulsory from this year


Nigerians vote for a new president today, a week after parliamentary elections, and 73 million voters will again be using new fingerprint technology which appears to have made voting fairer and more transparent.


A new Rasmussen Reports poll has said that over one in four Americans now have a better opinion of former President Bill Clinton than when he left office after he retrieved two imprisoned American journalists from North Korea.

One in four Americans now has a better opinion of Bill Clinton


Vale has reduced it coal production and export target for its Moatize project, in Mozambique by half to 2.6 million tons, due to the limited capacity of the railroad line that links the mine to the port of Beira, said a company official.

Vale reduces coal production target in Mozambique


British reality television star Jade Goody died on Sunday after a battle with cervical cancer.


Stock index futures pointed to a higher open for Wall Street on Wednesday, the day after it posted its biggest daily percentage gain in three months, on optimism for the economy.

Futures point to higher open for Wall Street


Two soldiers that were causalities of an IED in Iraq have recovered after being prescribed Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Two soldiers recover because of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy


For the first time in history of Azerbaijan the national producer of alcoholic beverages starts exchange distribution of shares.

Azerbaijani producer of alcoholic beverages starts exchange distribution of shares


The SBI has installed 45 coin vending machines in Bihar and Jharkhand to cater to the needs of coins of the general public.


Food prices remained stable across all major cities in the country during the week ended May 17 because of good supplies and flat demand.


The actor is reportedly to portray the role of tragic US Senator Robert F. Kennedy in his latest flick.

Matt Damon to portray Robert F. Kennedy?


MoSys, Inc.,, a leading architect of serial chip-to-chip communications solutions that deliver unparalleled bandwidth performance for next generation networking systems and advanced system-on-chip designs, today announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results on Thursday, February 3, 2011, after the market closes.

MoSys to announce fourth quarter and 2010 financial results on February 3, 2011


A car was traveling 65 mph in the median before it crashed into a utility pole Sunday and shut down South Memorial Drive for several hours.


GTx Inc. lost $10.7 million in the second quarter, compared to a net loss of $12.9 million in the second quarter of 2010.

GTx lost $10.7 million in second quarter


THE publisher of Reader's Digest, the most popular US general interest magazine, said it will file for bankruptcy.


Breast implants carry risk of rupture Updated: 06:22, Friday April 6, 2012 The Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery says all brands of breast implants carry a risk of rupture, with spokesman Dr Daniel Fleming saying a rupture rate of almost 14 per cent over eight years is a normal rate for major brand Mentor.


A multi-million rand laboratory for HIV and tuberculosis research was launched in Pretoria on Friday by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.


Bet365 has a superb streaming service that will be showing the Newcastle Knights v New Zealand Warriors game live from 13 June 2010.


As you may recall, the Dream of the 1890s is alive in Portland.


Streamcore, a provider of visibility and dynamic performance control solutions to manage interactive applications and real-time communications delivery over the WAN, has applied for patents for its advanced audio and video traffic classification technology.

Streamcore applies for patents for its audio and video traffic classification technology


Russia mourned its worst river disaster on Tuesday after the shock discovery that up to 40 children were trapped in a playroom on the pleasure boat that sank with 120 people on board.


US crude oil price climbed above 100 dollars a barrel on Wednesday as US distillates inventories dropped unexpectedly last week.

Oil climbs on US distillates inventories' drop


The FTC concealed Office of Inspector General reports of embezzlement confessions by FTC nominated Receiver Accountant in unsupervised asset seizure cases.

Federal trade commision conceals embezzlement


There's a brilliant match in Serie A today, so you need to make sure you watch Catania v Palermo live stream online if you want to see a great game!

Watch Catania v Palermo live stream online


Oil futures jump 8% Thursday after US inventories showed a surprise decline last week, falling for the first week in eight as consumption started picking up.

Oil jumps 8% as inventories show surprise decline


A CARAVAN site near Lythe, which claims to be one of the oldest in North Yorkshire, is set to double in size.


St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman underwent right knee surgery earlier today in Houston, Tx.


Actress Nicole Kidman has bought a cattle ranch in Australia after being inspired from a movie role.


Internet backbone and colocation provider Hurricane Electric announced on Wednesday that it has upgraded its global peering bandwidth to Amsterdam, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles and Minneapolis in response to increased global traffic.

Internet backbone provider Hurricane Electric upgrades global peering bandwidth


Japan will ``strengthen its alliance'' with the United States when it comes to Iran issues, the Japanese prime minister said.

Japan to ``strengthen its alliance'' with us On Iran


The Magic Circle is considering mounting a legal challenge to proposals which would see the composition of packs of playing cards dramatically altered from April 2012.

The Magic Circle to mount legal challenge


A Canadian imam issued a fatwa Saturday officially condemning honour killings and family violence.

Canadian fatwa condemns 'honour killings'


Keli Lane arrives at the Supreme Court in Sydney to be sentenced for the murder of her baby, Tegan, whose body has never been found.


Macy's is planning to close its downtown St. Paul store, according to sources.


MarkMonitor, the global leader in enterprise brand protection announced today that it has acquired DtecNet, a market leading globalanti-piracy company.


South Korea on Monday blasted North Korea for conducting a second nuclear test, calling it a ''serious threat to world peace'' and an ''intolerable provocative act.

S. Korea blasts N. Korea's nuclear test as 'serious threat'


Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles may come to the market soon, according to the US Department of Energy.

Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles coming soon


Failure to deal with climate change now will ``haunt humanity'' forever, the nation's top greenhouse adviser has warned as he issued a rallying cry for action.

Climate change could haunt humanity forever:


Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc. says Milan Puskar, who co-founded the company, retired as chairman of the board on Thursday.

Mylan says co-founder Puskar retires as chairman


The controversial file-sharing site The Pirate Bay says it is now being hosted by North Korea, after it was driven out of Sweden by threats of legal action.


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says we are in moderate recovery.

Bernanke: 'we are in a moderate recovery'


Earlier this evening, the House of Representatives passed the so-called DREAM Act which would give legal residency status to millions of illegal aliens who attend college or join the military.

U.S House of Representatives passes DREAM Act


A man was arrested early Saturday morning when he allegedly drove his car into a ditch and head butted both a police officer and a corrections officer.

Man arrested for allegedly driving into a ditch, head butts officer


Another crisis is brewing in Cote d'Ivoire as rebels openly confront the Ivorian national army and police in Abidjan, often firing into the air to ward off attacks.


England Test skipper Andrew Strauss has retired from all forms of cricket on Wednesday.

Andrew Strauss retires from all forms of cricket


The Colombian peso weakened against the dollar on Monday as banks bought dollars to hedge their forward business.

Colombia peso weakens as banks buy dollars;


``Lindsay is a good person so I want her to turn it around.


Tunisia have qualified for the African boxing championships after their boxers won five of their six confrontations at the qualifiers in zone I.

Tunisia qualify for African boxing championship


The BC Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling, which struck down the province's so-called ``gag law.''

BC court of Appeal strikes down ``gag law''


LONDON - Britain will buy 22 Chinook helicopters from Boeing Co. as part of $1.5 billion investment in new equipment for troops in Afghanistan, the government announced Tuesday.

Britain to buy 22 Chinook helicopters from Boeing


NOTTS County Council basketball development officer Jimmy ``Jumpshot'' Smith is to retire from the role this spring after 31 years of championing mini-basketball and basketball in the county.


As embattled Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele considers a bid for a second term, he is rapidly losing the support of several high-profile Republican governors.

Steele loses support among Republican governors


All interested parties are ready to help save stricken retail and tourism group Arcandor , German Deputy Economy Minister Walter Otremba said after chairing a meeting with them on Friday.


Prince Harry has been dancing with children from a school for the deaf on a charity trip to Lesotho in Africa.


She said Dubai was defying the global crisis in diverse ways and the increasing international presence was proof of this.

Dubai defies global crisis in diverse ways:


But can Dale Hausner get a fair trial in the valley or not?


The Galle Face center road between the Galle Face round-about and ceramic junction near Hilton Hotel will be closed from tomorrow till the 17th from 6am for rehearsals for the Victory Day parade.


The body of the Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, who was killed in a training crash on the opening day of the Vancouver Olympics, will be flown home today after Games organisers held a memorial service.

Body of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili to be flown home


Karim Benzema has passed his medical with Real Madrid as he prepares to complete his move from Lyon.


SCHENECTADY The man accused of setting a woman on fire with lighter fluid in July pleaded not guilty this morning to felony assault and was sent back to the county jail without bail.

Man accused of setting woman on fire pleads not guilty


Pope Francis gives church hundreds of new saints Pope Francis on Sunday gave the Catholic Church new saints, including hundreds of 15th-century martyrs who were beheaded for refusing to convert to Islam, as he led his first canonization ceremony in a packed St. Peter's Square.


Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba was critically ill in a hospital's heart attack unit Saturday night after collapsing during a match at Tottenham.

Bolton's Fabrice Muamba 'critically ill' after collapsing during match


In a typed out message on her blog, Bristol Palin slammed President Barack Obama for announcing his support of gay marriage.

Bristol Palin slams President Obama for supporting gay marriage


He'll be starring opposite Christina Applegate in an NBC single camera comedy pilot executive produced by Saturday Night Live's Lorne Michaels and written by Emily Spivey.

Will Arnett starring with Christina Applegate in NBC comedy pilot


On the sets of Sarkar Raj, when Ramu told little B to speak to villagers convincingly about any subject, while the actual dialogue would be dubbed later in the recording studio, he chose to talk about sex.


Fife Police have denied ``cash for crash'' profiteering by passing on details of road accident victims to claims management companies.

Fife police deny 'cash for crash' profiteering


Father of Shiva Thapa, who became the youngest Indian boxer qualified for London Olympics, hoped that his son would bring laurels to the country by winning a medal in the Games.

Youngest Indian boxer qualifies for London Olympics


American Airlines reports it is the first US airline to team up with BAGS VIP Luggage Delivery to launch a new baggage delivery service.

American Airlines launches baggage Delivery service


The Land Registry will launch a new search system tomorrow to provide improved public search services to customers.

Land Registry to launch new search system


But ASU, which fell one win short of making the College World Series last season, is ranked No. 17 in Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball preseason polls.

ASU Baseball ranked No. 17 in preseason polls


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, claiming that neighboring Bolivia is the victim of a US plot, has threatened to halt oil exports to the US and ordered its ambassador to leave his country.

Venezuela's Chavez threatens to halt oil exports to US


Restaurant.com, the site that says it connects restaurants with consumers, has announced its list of new chain partners for the first quarter of this year.

Restaurant.com announces new chain partners --


German sportswear manufacturer Adidas has agreed to pay severance to 2,700 Indonesian factory workers, the Cornell Organization for Labor Action announced Wednesday.

Adidas agrees to pay severance to workers


The No. 3-ranked USC women's sand volleyball team won 2 of 3 team dual matches on Saturday at USC's new on-campus Merle Norman Stadium, beating No. 6 UCLA, 5-0, and Loyola Marymount, 4-1, but falling to No. 2 Long Beach State, 3-2.

USC Women's sand volleyball wins 2 of 3 duals matches


A new health and wellness center is coming soon to Burleson to meet the high demand for primary physicians in the area.


Just three months after a city in Kansas enacted a policy to give special privileges and protection to individuals based on sexual ``orientation,'' Manhattan city commissioners have voted to repeal the gender identity policy.

Kansas city commissioners vote to repeal gender identity policy


BANK OF IRELAND is to launch its first iPhone app later tonight, following in the footsteps of AIB and Ulster Bank.

Bank of Ireland to launch iPhone app tonight


A pensioner has started a petition to get a zebra crossing installed on her street despite Surrey County Council having installed a kerb extension.

Pensioner starts petition for zebra crossing


SNR Denton announced today that it advised Tata Steel France Rail SA on a €66 Million rail sale and transportation contract as part of the global concession for the design, construction, maintenance, exploitation and financing of the new high speed railway South Europe Atlantic.

SNR Denton > SNR Denton advises Tata Steel France Rail SA on euro66Million Rail sale and transportation contract


Two kids, age 7 and 8, have died of bacterial meningitis.


The ``Over the Limit, Under Arrest'' drunk driver crackdown continues in Glassboro, Deptford, East Greenwich, Elk, Logan, Monroe, Paulsboro, Washington and South Harrison until Sept. 1.

'Over the Limit, Under Arrest' continues


Morocco suspended diplomatic relations with Iran on Friday accusing the embassy in Rabbat of spreading Shia Islam in the predominantly Sunni Muslim kingdom.


Holders Dundee United have been knocked out of the Scottish Cup, after losing their sixth round replay 3-0 against Motherwell.


Thai soldiers and armoured vehicles have broken through barricades as they try to clear thousands of protesters from central Bangkok.


David Arquette is to guest star in 'Cougar Town' with his estranged wife Courteney Cox.


Giants receiver Plaxico Burress suffered a gunshot wound to his leg Friday night at a nightclub.

Giants receiver Plaxico Burress suffers gunshot wound


Police in Northumberland searching for fugitive gunman Raoul Moat are attempting to unravel a network of clues in the seventh day of one of the biggest police manhunts in living memory.

Police attempt to unravel network of clues


Actor Saif Ali Khan, who was arrested and released on bail on Wednesday, seems to be landing in fresh trouble as the eye witnesses at Wasabi restaurant at the Taj Mahal Palace, have stated that it was Saif and his friends, who first hit NRI businessman Iqbal Sharma and his father-in-law Raman Patel.

Saif Ali Khan and friends first hit Iqbal Sharma:


Hitachi, Ltd. announced on May 19 that it has already developed a new type of lithium vehicle battery with greatly improved performance.

Hitachi developed new type of lithium vehicle battery


French Connection said UK and European like-for-like retail sales dropped 6.1% in the 15 weeks to November 13, with womenswear struggling during the period.

French Connection like-for-like sales drop 6.1%


Washington, Oct 19: 'Gossip Girl' star Ed Westwick thinks that British girls are the ``best in the world''.

Ed Westwick thinks British girls are 'best in the world'


Ricky Berens and Missy Franklin won gold medals of the 200 yards freestyle in Men and Women's corner at the 2012 AT&T Winter National Championships in Austin, USA.

Ricky Berens and Missy Franklin win gold medals --


Revenues earned by private airport owners from non-aeronautical sources should be regulated by the proposed Airports Economic Regulatory Authority, a parliamentary panel said on Thursday.

Revenue earned by non-aeronautical sources be regulated


Construction work has begun on two new 'eco' 18-hole golf courses on a former colliery in Scotland, which will be part of a major new project.


The Cabinet on Tuesday dissolved the Salt municipal council and entrusted a committee chaired the deputy Balqa governor with its tasks.

Cabinet dissolves Salt municipal council


Imo chapter of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, has vowed to resist any attempt by any individual or group to remove Governor Rochas Okorocha from office.

We 'll resist any attempt to remove Okorocha --


A pair of silver maples will be added to the Lake Scugog shoreline later this month when the community celebrates National Tree Day.

Silver maples to be added to Lake Scugog shoreline


Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma was convicted of shooting a woman outside a nightclub; she faces 25 years in prison.

Rapper Remy Ma convicted of shooting a woman


Some Burmese troops have intruded into Bangladesh territory after a fellow soldier was arrested by the Bangladesh army in a frontier border area in Bangladesh, said a local source.

Burmese troops intrude on Bangladesh territory after soldier's arrest


The dollar erased its gains versus the yen in early trade on Wednesday, weighed by an unexpected drop in a gauge of manufacturing in New York state and lower-than-expected consumer prices.


THE support of decorated former St Kilda veteran Robert Harvey failed to clear Carlton star midfielder Nick Stevens of a striking charge at the tribunal.

Support from Robert Harvey fails to clear Nick Stevens


Racial and ethnic minorities will become majority in the United States by mid-century, demographers highlighted after analyzing statistics from the census of 2010 to be released soon.


BioCrossroads Inc. announced Thursday morning that its newest seed fund has made its first two investments.

Biocrossroads seed fund makes first investments


19 killed as balloon explodes in Egypt Updated: 06:41, Wednesday February 27, 2013 Nineteen tourists are dead after a hot air balloon exploded and plunged to earth in Egypt.


A MOTHER has pleaded not guilty to murdering her baby girl on the grounds she was suffering from a mental illness when the 17-month-old drowned in a bathtub.


OJSC ``Rosneft'' has signed off on a possible stake in a number of offshore Venezuelan projects, announced company head Igor Sechin.

``Rosneft'' signs off on possible stake in offshore Venezuelan projects


The Technopark here will host two modern training facilities for bettering the business communication and technical skills of professionals, including fresh recruits, working in the knowledge and service industries.

Technopark to host two modern training facilities


Pickford fell to Rapid River 29-8 in a Mid-Eastern Football League contest Thursday, August 28.


Former US Rep. Tom Tancredo announced over the radio Thursday morning that he will be making a run for Republican governor in 2014.

Tom Tancredo announces run for governor in 2014


A three-day anti Polio campaign in selected districts around the country would start from tomorrow.

Anti Polio campaign starts from tomorrow


Disney star Demi Lovato has revealed she wants a boy for Christmas this year.

Demi Lovato wants boy for Christmas this year


DUNEDIN, Fla. -Relief pitcher Armando Benitez agreed to Tuesday to a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Armando Benitez agrees to minor league contract with Toronto Blue Jays


A teenager was shot dead by his friend in the Quaidabad police limits on Tuesday after an exchange of hot words between them.


The ``mystery'' woman who authorities say swindled her estranged husband out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, claiming CIA legal harassment, waived her right to a preliminary hearing Friday.

'Mystery woman' waives right to preliminary hearing


Iran cannot be intimidated into abandoning its nuclear programme by global powers as it is a strong nation, Daily Times Editor-in-Chief Najam Sethi said on Sunday.

'Iran cannot be intimidated by global powers'


QNB, the country's largest lender, has opened its first branch in South Sudan, which came into existence in July this year.


The pharmaceutical market in India ranks among the top twenty markets in the world with the potential to move up in ranking rather quickly.


Shane Black recently confirmed at the Omaha Film Festival that he will both write and direct Iron Man 3, which is currently set for a May 3, 2013 release.

Shane Black will write and direct Iron Man 3


Foreign Minister Ali Babacan has said he will invite African leaders to a summit in Turkey in August.

Babacan to invite African leaders to Turkey


Delhiites woke up to pleasant weather and light showers Monday morning after rains ended days of uncomfortable humidity Sunday.


The federal cabinet which met here Wednesday with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in the chair decided in principle to ensure provision of uninterrupted gas and power supply to the domestic consumers.

Cabinet decides to ensure uninterrupted gas and power supply to domestic consumers


Telephonetics, a provider of voice automation solutions, has signed a multi-year contract extension with Apollo Cinemas to continue supplying automatic speech recognition ticket booking and information technology to all of its 13 UK cinema sites.

Telephonetics signs multi-year contract extension with Apollo Cinemas


NEW YORK -Tatum O'Neal has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with her June cocaine possession arrest.

Tatum O'Neal pleads guilty to disorderly conduct


She may have expressed her interest in returning to the X Factor recently, but it appears that might not be the case following fresh reports that Tulisa has QUIT the X Factor!


A Community Service of Thanksgiving will be held at 7 pm Sunday, Nov. 23, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 26 West St., Leominster.

Community service of Thanksgiving to be held


Egypt put on Wednesday former presidential candidate and Hosni Mubarak's last premier Ahmad Shafiq on travel watch list at border points, based on an investigation into his illegal allocation of a huge plot of lands to Mubarak sons.

Egypt puts ex-presidential candidate Shafiq on travel watch list


AP Sports Writer Thomas Robinson had a career-high 20 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 3 Kansas beat Texas-Arlington 82-57 on Wednesday night.

No. 3 Kansas beats Texas-Arlington 82-57


ZIC) today announced that Nuance has closed the acquisition of Zi.

Nuance closes acquisition of Zi Corporation


A 23-year-old Overbrook woman has been charged with killing a housemate, perhaps after an argument over food, police said yesterday.

Overbrook woman charged with killing housemate


A 36-year-old Frankfort man is charged with stealing lottery tickets from a village business, according to the Ilion Police Department.

Man charged with stealing lottery tickets


About 3,694 coffee growers have paid the premium for the coffee rainfall insurance in Kodagu.

3,694 coffee growers pay premium for rainfall insurance


Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Evan Meek was hit in his pitching hand by a line drive from Milwaukee's Ryan Braun and left Sunday's game, but X-rays were negative.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Evan Meek hit in hand by line drive, leaves game


``To my knowledge Paglu 2 is the first Bengali film which has such elaborate fight scenes in the deserts of UAE.

First Bengali film to have fight scenes in desert


Canton police, still investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred Dec. 28 outside the Borders store on Ford Road at Morton Taylor, have released a composite sketch of a suspect.


The two kids who were trapped in a hole at a construction site in rural North Carolina were found dead on Monday, April 8, 2013.


Batley and Spen MP Mike Wood has discussed plans to alleviate flooding along the River Spen with the Environment Agency.

Mike Wood discusses plans for River Spen


Sixth-seeded Florida State used a solid second-half defensive performance to advance in the 2013 ACC Tournament with a 73-69 win over 11th-seeded Clemson on Thursday.

Florida State advances with 73-69 win over Clemson


Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray today took potshots at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief and his estranged nephew Raj, saying that only ``copying'' style is not enough.


Author Homer Hickam Jr. is creating a scholarship at Marshall University to help the children and grandchildren of coal miners attend college.


Your unique heartbeat, emitted through your fingertip, would be your password.


Caribbean Airlines re-launched the Air Jamaica brand January 14 with a ceremony at Kingston's Norman Manley International Airport to celebrate the arrival of the newest aircraft in the Air Jamaica fleet.

Caribbean Airlines re-launches Air Jamaica


AirAsia X has launched a promotion offering special fares on its long-haul routes to Australia, China, Taiwan, India, Japan, Korea, Europe and New Zealand.


Avago Technologies announced a new miniature programmable digital ambient light photo sensor for use in consumer, industrial and automotive applications that provide precise illuminance measurement over a wide range of lighting conditions.

Avago announces a new miniature programmable digital ambient light photo sensor


Talisay City and Bogo City have the highest crime volume among all local government units under Cebu Province as shown in the records of the Provincial Intelligence Detection and Management Branch.

Talisay, Bogo have highest crime volumes in Province


Equity index providers, riding high on investor moves into passive and global investments, are also getting more active.


Officials say one kitten has died after being left in a box at the Hamilton County humane society in Noblesville, according to WANE's sister station, WISH .


The Boston Red Sox issued a release on Wednesday, announcing that long-time catcher and team captain Jason Varitek will announce his retirement on Thursday evening.

Varitek to announce retirement on Thursday


Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill has been told by doctors he must rest his voice for at least a month.

Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill told to rest voice for a month


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said in an interview Sunday that he has made mistakes in office but will do better in future, dpa reported.


Heather Watson is to miss Britain's Federation Cup tie in Argentina as she continues her recovery from glandular fever.

Heather Watson to miss Federation Cup tie


Results of a clinical trial show that a new epilepsy drug called perampanel may significantly reduce seizures in individuals who have epilepsy that is difficult to treat.

New epilepsy drug may significantly reduce seizures


As expected, Facebook today launched Groups for Schools, which allow people with an active school e-mail address to join groups at their college or university.


EL Rothschild, a private investment company, has agreed to acquire a 70% interest in Weather Central, a provider of interactive weather graphics and data services for television, web, and mobile.

EL Rothschild acquires 70% interest in Weather Central


An American Airlines pilot failed a breath test at London's Heathrow airport, the airline said Thursday.Fort Worth, Texas-based American said the pilot was given the test Wednesday after airport security staff alerted police.The pilot, whom the airline declined to name, was supposed to operate a flight with 204 passengers to Chicago.

American Airlines pilot fails breath test


Sun Microsystems, the hardware company, will cut 5,000 to 6,000 jobs as impending recession hits demand for computers.


A Liverpool man has been jailed for 10 years for two sex attacks carried out eight years apart.

Liverpool man jailed for two sex attacks


Two Dodge County residents were injured in a motorcycle accident while riding in St. Croix County last week.

Dodge County residents injured in St. Croix County


The 'fatkini' swimsuit sells out in the galaxy-print style above.


National news Civil service strikes escalated The Home Office is to be hit by a week of strikes in an escalation of a campaign of industrial action in a row over pay, jobs, terms and conditions.


Pakistan will immediately reopen a vital supply route for Nato forces in Afghanistan 10 days after it was shut following a cross-border air strike by NATO forces.

Pakistan to reopen supply route for Nato


Israeli forces on Thursday detained a Palestinian businessman at a checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah, a prisoners' society said.

Israel forces detain Palestinian businessman in Jerusalem


Sen. Harry Reid's television advertisements say his opponent Sharron Angle wants to eliminate the federal Department of Education, turns out that statement is true.

Sharron Angle wants to eliminate federal Department of Education


Mortgage rates have hit historic lows across the nation.


A Vermont transit agency is expanding, and will soon serve nearly 50% of the state's population.


South Korea has begun naval drills off its west coast to strengthen its ability to counter any North Korean provocation despite Pyongyang's latest threat to retaliate over the war games.


It is the fourth time this season that Mayer has been recalled by Hamilton or Montreal.

Cyclones goaltender Robert Mayer recalled by Hamilton


Standard & Poor's is predicting that one in seven UK homeowners will face negative equity over the coming 12 months.

One in seven homeowners could face negative equity


BMI Healthcare has appointed a new executive director at its flagship Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, which is undergoing an £8m refurbishment and service expansion programme.

BMI Healthcare appoints new executive at Alexandra Hospital


Center Sidney Crosby, who is recovering from a concussion, will join the Penguins on their current road trip, according to coach Dan Bylsma.

Crosby to join Penguins on current road trip


Downtown St. Louis is promising new events to draw more people to the city.


A San Diego company says it is turning algae into oil, creating a clean fuel that can be used in unmodified cars and trucks.


The Odd Fellows will host a soup supper to benefit the Odd Fellows Camp Courageous Scholarship Fund from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday at the group's lodge, 1839 B St.


Global ratings firm Fitch has downgraded six major global banks, citing increased challenges in the financial markets.


There is a full-fledged drive to cut Social Security benefits by lowering the annual cost-of-living adjustment for people already receiving benefits.

The drive to cut Social Security benefits


Hornbuckle Mitchell has launched its first sole trustee Sipp product in response to demand from advisers for greater simplicity.

Hornbuckle launches first sole trustee Sipp product


Tuesday, major oil company Royal Dutch Shell declared a ``force majeure'' for its Nigerian Bonny Light crude oil exports until September in view of the violence caused by militants, allowing it to suspend contractual obligations due to extraordinary circumstances.

Royal Dutch Shell declares ``force majeure'' for its Nigerian Bonny oil exports


Shropshire rower Nick Beighton will tomorrow complete an amazing two-year journey when he begins his quest for Paralympic glory.

Nick Beighton to begin his quest for Paralympic glory


A Cape Coral man was arrested after he urinated in front of a police officer outside a pool hall early Sunday, police said.

Man arrested for urinating in front of officer outside pool hall


Former Fiji citizens in Brisbane are not badly affected by the recent flooding says a former Fiji citizen and Radio Brisvani director Jatish Puran.

Fiji citizens in Brisbane not badly affected


The People's Bank of China, the central bank, announced on Monday that it will issue more gold and silver commemorative coins featuring the giant pandas to meet soaring demands for precious metals in the country.

PBOC issues more commemorative coins to meet soaring demands


Washington, July 2 Humans and animals delay reproduction during food scarcity, so that they may live longer to boost chances of reproduction later, says a new study.

Humans, animals delay reproduction during food scarcity


The German Bundeswehr will close 31 major bases and reduce the number of personnel to less than 15 at 33 other sites.


Tripura will soon use satellites to track terrorists in the state, director general of police K. Saleem Ali said here Sunday, saying that the state's three-decade old militancy will be 'flushed out within the next few months'.

Tripura to use satellites to track terrorists


An agreement has been reached on the location for the third David Camm murder trial expected to begin next August.

Agreement reached on the location for David Camm murder trial


The Helen fire chief was hospitalized at Grady Hospital in Atlanta after suffering serious injuries in a freak accident at his home Tuesday.

Helen fire chief hospitalized after freak accident


CONTROVERSIAL former Middlesbrough star Mido hurled scissors at a teammate's head during a dressing room bust-up, a star's new book claims.

Former boro star Mido 'hurled scissors at teammate'


Julia will play an evil queen in a new adaptation of the fairy tale, reported Female first.


Mumbai, Feb 14 A dejected England captain Charlotte Edwards blamed her side's exit from the women's cricket World Cup on inconsistent and slow starts in the first phase of the event, saying the defending champions came up with their best way too late.


A Luzerne County car dealership, which failed to transfer vehicle titles to more than 160 consumers who purchased cars over several years, has been permanently shut down by the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Luzerne County car dealership permanently shut down


SINGAPORE kept pace with hosts India by winning two gold medals on the first day of the shooting competition at the Commonwealth Games yesterday.


Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is all set to turn producer with a big budget action-comedy film.


The US military is ready to accept openly gay recruits for the first time in the country's history, officials said Tuesday, as a judge upheld an order ending a controversial ban on homosexuals serving in the armed forces.


Nigeria is to implement a new national minimum wage of 18,000 naira a month, with effect from next month.


What do the Redskins need to do to have a chance in the second half of the season?


A worker of Hyundai Motor attends a strike at the automaker's main factory in Ulsan, about 410 km southeast of Seoul, July 13, 2012.

Worker of Hyundai Motor attends a strike at automaker's main factory in Ulsan


Rapper Lil Wayne said that 19 years in the business is enough and he's ready to retire.

Rapper Lil Wayne says he's ready to retire


Israeli air strikes have killed 15 militants, including a top leader, in the Gaza Strip since Friday as Palestinian militants launched nearly 100 rockets into the Jewish state that wounded at least four people, one of them seriously.

Israeli air strikes kill 15 militants in Gaza


Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on Friday said that foreigners are not allowed to carry weapons and no arm license was issued to foreign nationals during the last two years.


Kinbauri Gold Corp. announces that further to its press release of earlier today, Kinbauri has closed its previously announced private placement of 6,000,000 Units at a price of $0.50 per Unit for gross proceeds of $3,000,000.


Two US woman journalists went on trial in North Korea on Thursday on charges that could send them to a labor camp for years.

US woman journalists go on trial in N. Korea


LOS ANGELES, Calif. Court records show Christina Aguilera and music executive Jordan Bratman have finalized their divorce.

Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman finalize divorce


US reality TV personality Bethenny Frankel, Olympian Jonny Moseley and actress Rebecca Budig are set to compete on ``Skating with the Stars,'' ABC said Tuesday.

Bethenny Frankel, Jonny Moseley to compete on 'Skating with the Stars'


Srinagar, Feb 05-Two tourists were found unconscious in a hotel room along the banks of world famous Dal Lake here this morning, a police spokesman said.

Two tourists found unconscious in hotel room


Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk says one man died in a one-vehicle crash north of Kiln.


Sir Paul McCartney has announced details of a UK and Ireland stadium tour, which gets under way in Dublin on June 12.

Sir Paul McCartney announces UK and Ireland stadium tour


Aptara, a pioneer in digital publishing solutions, announced a significantly expanded relationship with The American Physical Society, including a tripling of its full-service journal production work.

Aptara expands relationship with the American Physical Society


CBS says Ashton Kutcher, who will replace Charlie Sheen on ``Two And A Half Men,'' is a ``triple threat of pop culture.''

Kutcher replaces Sheen on 'Two And a Half Men'


Singapore must learn from the recent flooding episodes and upgrade its infrastructure and systems, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

S'pore must learn from recent flooding episodes:


An interior ministry delegation, headed by Major General Matar Salim bin Musai'ed Al-Nayadi, Director General of the ministry's Information Systems, has visited Germany to have first hand information about German experience and best practices in the area of quality and excellence.

Interior ministry delegation visit Germany


The Adrian Police Department reported an Adrian man was arrested Friday on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.

Adrian man arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated


23 Mar, 09:10 - Ray Quinn has won Dancing On Ice, beating Jessica Taylor and Donal MacIntyre in yesterday's final.


500 public school aides are losing their jobs today, after weeks of litigation between the city and their union.


``Friends'' stars Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox will reunite for ``Cougar Town '', Cox's new ABC drama.

``Friends'' stars to reunite in new drama


A lacklustre economy is expected to curb growth forecasts, widen the Government's operating deficit and result in more borrowing.

Lacklustre economy expected to curb growth forecasts


Former National leader Don Brash has rejected an approach by ACT to stand for the party at this year's election.


Lloydspharmacy has appointed McCann Erickson Birmingham to its creative and media planning and buying accounts.

Lloydspharmacy appoints McCann Erickson Birmingham to creative and media


Jiroemon Kimura, a 115-year-old man from Japan, has been named the the new oldest person in the world by Guinness World Records.

Jiroemon Kimura named oldest person in the world


Validus Holdings, Ltd. : to Participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Reinsurance Renewal Conference Call on January 2, 2013 Validus Holdings, Ltd. announced today that Kean Driscoll, Chief Executive Officer of Validus Reinsurance, Ltd., is scheduled to participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Reinsurance Renewal Conference Call on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 10:00 am.

Validus Holdings, Ltd. : to participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Reinsurance Renewal Conference call on January 2, 2013


Social stigma remains a persistent barrier to good mental health because of misconceptions about the causes and nature of mental illness, says the Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah.

Social stigma remains barrier to good mental health - Raja Nazrin


Mexico today urged all United Nations Member States to ratify the international convention that calls for the protection of the rights of migrant workers and their families, deploring what it described as a global tendency to criminalize international migration.

Mexico urges all UN Member States to ratify the international convention


A fire broke out Monday afternoon, causing damage to two apartment buildings and leaving five people without a home.

Fire causes damage to two apartment buildings


Voters passed school millage requests at Pickford, Les Cheneaux, and DeTour in the Tuesday, May 8, election.


Most European stocks dropped in the early session of trade on Monday, led by energy companies.

European stocks drop, led by energy companies


Napolitano concluded the celebrations for 150 years of Italian unity, saying the parties should ensure more morality.

Napolitano: parties should ensure more morality


At his weekly Sunday press conference, Weis told the media what most fans had feared - superstar wide receiver Michael Floyd was likely done for the season after having surgery to repair his broken collarbone.

Michael Floyd likely done for the season


Pay cable channel Epix has signed a new digital content deal with Amazon, breaking the current exclusive agreement the channel has with Netflix.


Brevard College and the community will celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with several events and activities Jan. 19-21.

Brevard College, local community to celebrate Martin Luther King


Turkey will continue to trade oil with Iran as there is no UN imposed a sanction on trading crude oil with the country, Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said Friday, the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, reported.

Turkey to continue to trade oil with Iran


A recent report by advocacy group Public Citizen suggests that medical malpractice liability caps may not reduce healthcare costs and may decrease access to healthcare services, according to a news release by the group.

Report suggests malpractice caps may not reduce healthcare costs


Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on the international community on Saturday to tell Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe ``enough is enough.''

Brown tells Mugabe: ``enough is enough''


The World Bank on Thursday approved a new three-year us$258 million lending program for Costa Rica to help improve education, telecoms reform, infrastructure development and tackle climate change.

World Bank approves us$258 million lending for Costa Rica


Singer Celine Dion paid tribute to late entertainer Danny Gans, calling the Las Vegas showman ``the best in his field''.


She might be the original ``Material Girl,'' but now that she's a mom of four and an international superstar, maybe Madonna needs a new moniker?


Compass Group, the world's biggest caterer, beat forecasts with a 29 percent rise in first-half profit on Wednesday and unveiled plans to buy back 400 million pounds of its shares over 18 months.


Nadine Coyle wanted her debut solo album to have a storyline running through it.

Nadine Coyle wants solo album to have a storyline


Facebook is to launch a virtual bingo game in the UK that offers cash prizes.


``I am not god, I am Sachin Tendulkar'' -- said the iconic Indian cricketer who watched in dejection as his 100th international century, which he described as the 'toughest' of his career, was overshadowed by the team's shock loss to Bangladesh in an Asia Cup match here.


President Obama is set to announce the details of his ``Cash for Caulkers'' program today.

Obama to announce ``Cash for Caulkers'' program today


A woman accused of tying her 4-year-old daughter to a bed with plastic handcuffs appeared in court Monday and was ordered held on $56,000 in bond, officials said.

Woman accused of tying daughter to bed with plastic handcuffs


CNO Financial Group, Inc. today announced that it is making a $50 million voluntary prepayment of its senior secured credit facility.

CNO financial Group, Inc. announces $50 million prepayment of senior credit facility


South Africa is reportedly planning to set up seven refugee camps around the country for foreign workers affected by anti-immigrant violence.

South Africa 'to set up camps for foreign workers'


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is happy to see Paul Jewell back in football at Carling Cup opponents Ipswich Town.

Arsenal boss Wenger happy to see Jewell back in football at Ipswich


She said: ``I have a phobia of buttons - they make me feel physically sick.

Poppy delevingne has a phobia of buttons.


Gabrielle Giffords leaves Tucson for rehab in Houston less than 2 weeks after shooting

Rep. Giffords leaves Tucson for rehab in Houston


Business Direct Group, the courier service business, has gone into administration with the loss of 70 jobs.

Business Direct goes into administration


Beijing, April 26 China will host Uzbekistan in an international football friendly June 6, organisers said Friday.

China to host Uzbekistan in football friendly


China agreed on Friday to open its market to more American movies, in a dramatic Hollywood ending to a week-long visit by China's leader-in-waiting that produced billions of dollars in business deals.

China agrees to open its market to more US movies


Manila, Aug 24 The Philippines Sunday rejected calls to halt military offensives against Muslim separatist rebels who launched a spate of deadly attacks in the country's troubled south.

Philippines rejects call to halt offensives against Muslim rebels


Tel: 570-3530 Fax: 774-0237 www.goarch.org - Email: communications@goarch.org Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Interviewed on Charlie Rose NEW YORK - His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will appear in a rare public television interview for an American audience tonight, Monday November 2nd, on the Charlie Rose Show.


Iconic Irish singer-songwriter and performer Sinead O'Connor releases her brand new studio album How About I Be Me? through One Little Indian on February 20th 2012.

Sinead o’connor to release brand new studio album


Sunderland boss Roy Keane bit his tongue and refused to condemn referee Keith Stroud's decision to rule out a stunning free-kick by Kieran Richardson in today's goalless draw at Fulham.


United States forces are to take over the main role in southern Afghanistan from the British in a shake-up of the region's command structure, a newspaper reported Thursday.

US to take over 'main role' in southern Afghanistan


Porto have confirmed on their official website that Danilo suffered ligament damage to his left knee in Thursday's 2-1 Europa League defeat to Manchester City.


In the wake of killing of 14 Hindi-speaking workers in Manipur, the Centre on Wednesday said there was a design to create problems in the name of language and region in various parts of the country and asked states to identify trouble spots for taking anticipatory action.

'There is design to create problems in name of region'


But former Miss Universe-turned-actress Sushmita claims she is a very busy person.


The New England Revolution signed central defender Otto Loewy on Thursday.


BJP national president Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh's party in-charge Amit Shah would lead BJP's three-day jail bharo campaign in Lucknow, scheduled to begin on June 26, against the ``deteriorating'' law and order situation in the state.

Rajnath Singh to lead bjps jail bharo campaign in Lucknow


THE UN refugee agency will provide relief aid to up to 100,000 Kenyans displaced by post-election turmoil that has killed hundreds in the East African country.

UN to provide relief aid for 100,000 Kenyans


Sri Lanka and the Maldives have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation during the talks between President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed.

Sri Lanka, Maldives to expand bilateral cooperation


Content delivery service Limelight Networks announced Monday morning that it has acquired AcceloWeb, a software solution that speeds up the loading time of Web pages.


The Willcox area has its first confirmed case of swine flu, according to hospital officials.

Willcox area has first case of swine flu


Ex-children's entertainer sentenced Updated: 19:49, Thursday December 13, 2012 A former children's entertainer, described by a judge as 'an evil man through and through', has been sentenced to 25 years in home detention for his relentless sexual abuse of young boys.


Virgin Money has announced it will be committed to working with mortgage intermediaries and it promises not to favour direct business over the intermediary channel.

Virgin Money committed to intermediaries


German two-year notes rose on the first trading day of the year as investors sought the relative safety of fixed-income assets amid concern some governments will struggle to raise funds as the region's debt crisis deepens.


ELDERS is facing the prospect of a class action related to its disclosure practices, following a $70 million profit downgrade earlier this week.


Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison expressed her support for gun control on Sunday during CBS's ``Face the Nation.''

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison expresses support for gun control


A Lewis County man faces several charges following a domestic dispute with his wife that got physical.

Man faces charges following domestic dispute


Shiite MP Saleh Ashour officially submitted Tuesday the first grilling request of the National Assembly's current term and directed it against HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.

MP Ashour submits first grilling request


Alorica Inc. in North Sioux City has expanded its recruiting team with the addition of Mandy Rooney and Ashton Blaha.


Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Monday that Pakistan looked forward to deepening of its ties with ASEAN, through a Full Dialogue Partnership, and signing of a Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN in the near future.

Pakistan looks forward to deepening ties with ASEAN:


New Times caught wind that eccentric singer-songwriter Mike Mineo decided to audition for Season 12 of American Idol.

Mike Mineo will audition for American Idol


İbrahim Tatlıses, the famous folk singer who had been undergoing physical treatment in Germany, returned to Turkey on Thursday.

Famous singer ibrahim Tatlıses returns to Turkey


``It's a bit of a civil war on a political level,'' said Oakridge business owner George Custer.

'It's a bit of a civil war on a political level'


Senator Yonah Martin and the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State, today welcomed 50 new Canadians and their families at a special citizenship ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.

Special citizenship ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the start of the Korean War


The Mount Si and Little Si trailheads and trails remain closed so that crews can safely remove the wreckage of an airplane that crashed in the Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area on February 15, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

Mount Si, Little Si trailheads and trails remain closed


Many Baby Boomers, as noted by a recent Wall Street Journal article, are seeking out physical therapists as athletic trainers.

Boomers seek out physical therapists as trainers


US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte Monday urged Congress to approve the free trade agreements with Colombia and Panama, which have been signed by allthree countries.

Negroponte urges Congress to approve free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama


The Council of Mortgage Lenders says Bank of England data suggests many borrowers rushed into buying a new property so as to catch the stamp duty deadline.

Borrowers rushed to catch stamp duty deadline


Rosneft and ITERA Group have closed a deal to create a joint venture on the basis of ITERA Oil and Gas Company to produce and sell gas in line with the terms of a strategic cooperation agreement signed on 28 February 2012.

Rosneft and ITERA Group close deal to create joint venture to produce and sell gas


Jordan Brown ran for 141 yards on 17 carries and scored two touchdowns to help visiting Glastonbury defeat Simsbury 21-3 in a CCC North game Saturday night.


Governor Jim Holshouser was laid to rest at his family church in Southern Pines on Friday.


The judiciary is now independent and no one can exploit the poor anymore, Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry told participants at a ceremony hosted by the Islamabad District Bar Association, according to a private TV channel.


PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Monday called off the long march after Pakistan prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani announced that deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry would be reinstated on March 21 after present Chief Justice Dogar retires.


Brett Favre was listed as questionable Friday for the Jets' game against Arizona with a sore left ankle, but is expected to start against the Cardinals.


Two Afghan soldiers and five private security guards were killed in a series of Taliban attacks in Afghanistan, officials said, Meanwhile, Afghan and Nato forces killed 40 militants in latest operations, military officials said.

Two soldiers, five security guards killed


China and the United States agreed in Beijing on Tuesday to step up bilateral constructive and cooperative relations and handle the bilateral ties ``in a long-term and strategic perspective.''

China, US agree to step up constructive, cooperative relations


A Ketchikan pilot was killed in a float plane crash north of Ketchikan Friday morning.


Georges Moustaki, who penned for Piaf, dies Georges Moustaki, an Egyptian-born composer, singer and poet who wrote songs for Edith Piaf and other French stars, has died at age 79.


The new iPod Touch 4G will come with Facetime and vibration alerts, two features that were uncertain when Steve Jobs made the Apple announcement last week.

New iPod Touch 4G to come with Facetime and vibration alert


Audio Video Unlimited celebrated the grand opening of its new Estevan location on June 16.


SCREEN legend Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed film goddess whose sultry screen life was often upstaged by her stormy personal life, died last night at age 79.


South Sudan voted overwhelmingly to declare independence in final results of a referendum announced on Monday, opening the door to Africa's newest state and a fresh period of uncertainty for the fractured region.

South Sudan votes to declare independence


He was arrested again on Friday night in Dunnigan, CA for an outstanding warrant.

Katt Williams arrested again on outstanding warrant


Egyptian authorities on Friday ordered the detention of Suzanne Mubarak, wife of deposed President Hosni Mubarak, and a doctor said she passed out on hearing the news.

Authorities order detention of Suzanne Mubarak


The two-year wage freeze for city workers that councillors will be asked to discuss today is a good idea, and it should be on the table.


Mobissimo, the world's most comprehensive travel search engine, has added Japan to its worldwide network of travel search sites with a new site featuring local content for Japanese users and prices in Japanese Yen.

Mobissimo adds Japan to network of travel search sites


North Dakota is bracing for its worst floods in recorded history, with rising waters forcing hundreds of people to head for higher ground.


Former premier Brian Burke and a stock broker have faced court on insider trading charges.


The Springboks have delayed naming their team to face the Wallabies in Saturday's Tri-Nations test in Durban due to fresh fitness concerns over key forwards Pierre Spies and Danie Rossouw.

Springboks delay naming team to face Wallabies


``The markets are likely to open flat following mixed cues from the Asian markets. US blue-chip stocks fell Thursday, as investors regrouped following the biggest one-day advance since March 2009 and awaited a key jobs report. Asian stock markets were mixed today, a day after rallying on news that six of the world`s central banks slashed borrowing costs for banks to shore up Europe`s financial system and prevent its debt crisis from getting worse,`` said SMC Global Research.


Will.i.am has made no secret about his crush on Cheryl Cole and now he's warning her that Derek Hough is no good.


Kim Kardashian met Madonna, Harry Styles had a ``rough day,'' and Justin Bieber got animated.

Kim Kardashian meets Madonna, Bieber gets animated:


Nissan Motor, Japan's third-largest automaker, may announce domestic restructuring plans today, sources told CNBC Asia Pacific Thursday.

Nissan may announce restructuring today:


The Eiffel Tower in Paris is the world's most photographed building, according to figures compiled by stock photo agency Alamy.

Eiffel Tower 'most photographed building'


Albany police are investigating a robbery at 18 Glendale Street in which a man was left unconscious after being beaten by three men.


EngEx 2010, a cleantech conference that intended to draw 10,000 attendees to the San Diego Convention Center next week, has been cancelled, according to Steve Johnson, the convention center's vice president of public affairs.


Judge Judy has left the hospital -- and the feisty TV jurist says she's doing fine.


A Canadian Roman Catholic bishop charged with importing child pornography apologized in court Tuesday to the church and to victims of child pornography.

Canadian Catholic bishop charged with importing child pornography apologizes


PETER Andre has been rushed to hospital in ``excruciating pain, the pop stars representatives have confirmed.


RYDE Pier was closed to all vehicles from the early hours of this morning following a routine maintenance inspection.


A man in his 50s was shot to death at a south Wichita apartment complex early this morning, authorities said.


Transport Minister Raymond Lim said various agencies here are now finalising their investigations into the oil spill that took place in May and its long--term impact on marine and coastal life.

Agencies finalising investigations into oil spill in May:


Western Gas Partners LP on Monday said it acquired midstream natural gas assets in southwest Wyoming from Anadarko Petroleum Corp. for $254.4 million.

Western Gas Partners acquires natural Gas assets from Anadarko for $254.4 million


Publicis first-half profit falls 3% on dollar drop against Euro;


The Mountaineers bounced back from back to back home losses as they won on the road 77-65 over Providence Saturday night.


Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, the largest US real estate investment trust, today said it plans to resume paying a cash dividend in 2010.


Wigan winger Anthony Gelling has been ruled out for three months and scrum-half Matty Smith could also face a spell on the sidelines.

Wigan winger Anthony Gelling ruled out for three months


Yuvraj, who left a nation worried and praying after he was diagnosed with a rare germ-cell cancer, returns home today after undergoing successful treatment in the US since January.

Yuvraj returns home today after successful treatment


Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said on ``TMZ Live'' yesterday that he'd be interested in buying the Los Angeles Dodgers, as long as the team is financially ``fixable.''

Mark Cuban says he's interested in buying Dodgers --


The total master fund market grew by 21.1 per cent in 2009 and stood at $410.3 billion at 31 December, according to Plan for Life research.


Spain has taken the correct financial steps to reassure the markets and so had no need of international financial aid, IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said in comments published Wednesday.


A CAR was damaged after a hedge fire spread in the early hours of the morning.


Muslims in Iran and other countries are preparing to welcome Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when they fast from dawn to dusk.


London Actor-producer Harrison Ford finds his role in upcoming movie Extraordinary Measures, ``compelling'' which is different to the roles that he has already played.


Tristane Banon said Strauss Kahn didn't even dare look her in the eyes during today's face-to-face meeting.

Banon says Strauss-Kahn didn't dare look her in the eyes


``Where he is there is nothing,'' said his father, John Lang.


Franchise dealers have been urged to upsell more service plans on the back of five year warranties being introduced by some car manufacturers.

Dealers urged to upsell service plans on back of five year warranties


A Springfield man has been convicted of killing his estranged wife and setting her house on fire in an effort to cover up his crime.

Springfield man convicted of killing wife


But some things, like rain and taxes, are inevitable.


Tennant Company , a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, healthier world, today introduces two affordable, reliable commercial vacuums to the North America market: the V-SMU-14 single motor upright vacuum and the V-BP-6 backpack vacuum.

Tennant Company introduces affordable, reliable vacuums


Qualifying ended at noon today for local and state elections, and a handful of new candidates have come forward.

Qualifying ends for local, state elections


The 68th Venice Film Festival, which runs from 31 August to 10 September, 2011, has begun its call for entries in all categories for 2011.

Venice International Film festival calls for entries for 2011


Igor weakened to a tropical depression over the Atlantic, forecasters said on Thursday, but it is expected to regain tropical storm status in the next hours.

Igor weakens to a tropical depression over the Atlantic


Japan's Nikkei share average rose above 12,000 on Thursday for the first time in 4-1/2 years, with risk appetite supported by a record high on Wall Street and the prospect of Japan soon adopting an aggressive reflationary monetary policy.

Nikkei rises above 12,000, first time in 4-1/2 years


Clashes at Sunni protest site in Iraq kill 23 Iraqi security forces backed by helicopters raided a Sunni protest camp before dawn Tuesday, prompting clashes that left at least 23 people dead in an escalation likely to fuel hostilities between the Shiite-led government and minority Sunnis that have been raging for months.


Nearly 80% of people living in South Africa's major metropolitan areas believe that politicians in the senior levels of government are corrupt, according to a survey released on Monday.


Only days after Donald Trump incurred the wrath of Panamanian politicians and was declared persona non grata by city council, news emerged that Trump Tower bonds have been downgraded.


A new asteroid, identified by NASA, could potentially hit the earth Feb 5, 2040, even though it is much smaller than the one -- nine miles across -- which wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.


FORMER Hollyoaks star Paul Danan has pleaded guilty to drugs and public order offences after being caught with cocaine and cannabis.

Paul Danan pleads guilty to drugs offences


Mitt Romney, set to be officially nominated as the Republican presidential candidate next week, is suffering in crucial swing states as voters express concern about possible cuts to the Medicare health plan for the elderly, according to a new poll released on Thursday.


A new study says that thinking makes you hungry.


The American author Erich Segal, who wrote the bestselling novel Love Story, has died aged 72.


Robert is said to be dating his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart, and says that, in the future, he wants to grow old with his wife.


President Pervez Musharraf has started contacts with his allies over the proposed move of impeachment against him and in this regrad contacted PML chief Pir Sahab Pagara.

Musharraf starts contacting with his allies


Americans reportedly came out in record numbers this past year to get the flu vaccine.

Americans came out in record numbers for flu vaccine


Gov. Mike Beebe appointed 28 new members of boards and commissions in the state, the governor's office announced Tuesday.

Beebe appoints 28 to boards, commissions


Pakistan Test speedster Shoaib Akhtar on Tuesday paid glowing tributes to disable cricketers for the dedication, devotion and spirit for the game.

Shoaib Akhtar pays tributes to Disable cricketers


APA-Maputo Mozambican and Portuguese businessmen have agreed to establish a commercial bank in Mozambique to serve the countries´ prospective investors, the chairman of Mozambican Confederation of Business Association, Salimo Abdula, told APA an interview on Friday.

Mozambican, Portuguese businessmen to establish commercial bank


``I don't think they have an intention of cricket. It shows that they are interested in only making money.''


The Indianapolis Colts have hired TJ McCreight as director of college scouting, also adding Dave Razzano and Ahmad Russell as area scouts.

Colts hire TJ McCreight as director of college scouting


Gartner, the largest technology market research firm, is forecasting 100,000 electric car sales in 2012 in the United States.

Gartner forecasts 100,000 electric car sales for 2012


On June 17, the Brazilian World Cup website was hacked by activists who were looking to shed light on the events occurring in Brazil.


The Dalai Lama has called a special meeting of Tibetan exiles in November or December to discuss political unrest in Tibet this year and the future of the Tibetan movement, officials said on Friday, Reuters reported.

Dalai Lama calls special meeting to discuss Tibet


The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed left wing Ethan Moreau off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers, club General Manager Scott Howson announced today.

Blue Jackets claim Ethan Moreau off waivers


Sweden's Death Maze is currently streaming two new songs online from the band's latest unnamed promo EP.


Sean Kingston was plotting his return to music Saturday after a jetski accident that left him in critical condition.


Four hundred postal workers in Kent will lose their jobs when a new super sorting centre comes to Medway.


Bollywood heartthrob Shahid Kapoor is fuming over reports claiming that he was spotted kissing actress Anushka Sharma.


More than 300 participants came out to donate and participate in the Run for Vaughn fundraiser event that took place this month in Dexter, Mo.

More than 300 donate and participate in run for Vaughn fundraiser


Terrapin football coach Ralph Friedgen will return for the 2011 season, Athletics Director Kevin Anderson announced yesterday, solidifying -- at least for another year -- his future in a program approaching a major crossroads.


Aetna and the Aetna Foundation announced this week they have awarded $252,925 to Michigan nonprofits in 2008.

Aetna Awards $252,925 to Michigan nonprofits


Tourism minister Subodhkant Sahay is not amused with US travel advisories to its citizens against ``possible'' terror attacks in India.

Sahay not amused by US travel advisories


Presiding Members of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies have called for the extension of their tenure of office from two to four years.

Presiding members call for extension of tenure of office


Major business and economic events scheduled for Wednesday:


A series of winter storms bearing down on California is threatening parts of the state with flooding.

Series of storms bears down on California


Kashmir valley is all set to achieve bumper vegetable crop of nine lakh metric tonnes this season on account of timely rainfall and introduction of hybrid varieties, agriculture experts believe.

Kashmir valley all set to achieve bumper vegetable crop


BRITNEY Spears is reportedly in talks to star in a ``sadomasochistic sex movie''.

Britney Spears to star in a sadomasochistic sex movie


The average overhead absorption rate dropped to 64% in March in what is traditionally seen as the strongest month of the year.

Average overhead absorption drops to 64%


Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters performed with 14 injured veterans at the annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit event last night.


South Africa whipped itself into a World Cup frenzy on Wednesday as the national side paraded through Johannesburg.


There's no other way to break this news... eighties boy band sensation New Kids on the Block are apparently making a comeback!!!

New Kids on the Block to make a comeback?!


Big Island police are searching for a 30-year-old Pahoa man wanted for violating parole.

Police searching for Pahoa man who violated parole


28-Jan-2008 '' Training Press Releases '' Cornerstone OnDemand, the only proven provider of on-demand, integrated talent management software and services, makes its debut at the Learning Technologies exhibition, at London's Olympia 2 on January 30-31.

Cornerstone OnDemand debuts at Learning Technologies


Courteney Cox Arquette has marriage therapy with husband David.


VBB seismometers, such as this prototype, are tested at the Black Forest Observatory for use on the moon and mars.

Seismometer tested for use on the moon and Mars


NY homeowners get some help against foreclosure The New York attorney general says the $60 million initiative to provide counseling and legal services to homeowners at risk of foreclosure reached 3,600 in the first three months including 547 in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls region.

Ny homeowners get some help against foreclosure


In this video see why marketers are always trying to find out how to build mailing lists without crossing over into the shady, spammy tactics that are frowned upon by every Internet user.


INDEPENDENT schools are being stripped of their autonomy in school reporting and how they select and reward teachers, according to the headmistress of a leading girls' school.


With less than a month remaining in the regular season and a magic number currently at 21, Reno Aces playoff tickets will go on sale at 10 am today.


Lafayette Parish has declared a State of Emergency and GOHSEP has personnel on the scene to assist with coordinating resources that are needed.

Lafayette Parish declares State of Emergency


The family of a Saskatchewan woman who died after walking 70 kilometres to get help for a stuck car is suing the Mounties and the Saskatchewan government.

Family of woman who died after walking for help suing RCMP, Saskatchewan


Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai today rejected a government invitation to the inauguration of President Robert Mugabe for a new term and called on Africa not to recognise his re-election.

Tsvangirai rejects invitation to inauguration


The European Central Bank and the Bank of England both held their official interest rates steady yesterday as rising inflation outweighed concerns about slowing economic growth across the European Union.

European central Bank holds interest rates steady


Olympic champion Evgeni Plushenko was cleared Tuesday to compete at this month's European figure skating championships.


Alexandra teachers who staged a stayaway on Friday, would return to work on Monday, the SA Democratic Teachers' Union said.


Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi has ruled out talks with rebels amidst ongoing clashes.


The dollar steadied on Friday as oil prices eased on profit-taking after hitting fresh record highs, but the currency stayed in sight of a one-month low against the euro on worries that inflation could lead to a deeper US slowdown.


Prince Charles has scolded America over its love of beef in a speech at Georgetown University in which he also appeared to take a swipe at the European Union's common agricultural policy.

Prince Charles scolds US over its love of beef