Revlon mogul, art dealer file dueling lawsuits Billionaire Ronald Perelman and a top Manhattan art dealer have traded lawsuits over several artworks including a sculpture of Popeye by Jeff Koons.


GOVERNOR Peter Obi said yesterday that he was not afraid to make political enemies, believing that whoever wants to do the right thing for the society would continue to have such enemies.

I'm not afraid of making political enemies--


A poll shows a majority of Californians want student test scores factored into teacher evaluations and they want those teacher reviews made public.

Californians want teacher reviews made public


Consumer confidence has hit new lows according to the latest Consumer Confidence Index by the British Retail Consortium and Nielson.


Arena rockers REO Speedwagon, Styx and Ted Nugent will kick-start ``The Midwest Rock 'N' Roll Express'' tour at 7 pm Tuesday, May 1, at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo.

REO Speedwagon, Styx will kick off tour at State Farm Arena


VICTORIAN nurses have called off their industrial action after the union and employers agreed to resume talks.


The suspect remains at large Monday after a teenage girl is attacked at a Billings park this past weekend.


When I updated my Facebook status the other day saying ``Zuma will not get a second term'' one of the comments made was ``Are you going to be part of the delegate to Mangaung''?


IRISH farmers and government departments should pay commercial rates along with all other traders, the SFA said.

Farmers and government departments should pay rates --


The new BT Home Hub, which was launched to wide acclaim, was designed in partnership with leading design consultancy TheAlloy.

The new BT Home Hub -- designed by TheAlloy


In a nutshell: ``Good Morning, Magpie'' is a boozy, biblical overview of simple pleasures and epic warnings.

'Good Morning, Magpie' is a boozy, biblical overview of simple pleasures


One week after Newsweek and The Daily Beast announced their merger, AOL has announced that it will buy The Huffington Post for $315 million.

AOL buys Huffington Post for $315 million


Zimbabwe has included two uncapped players in its 15-man squad for the upcoming tour of West Indies.

Zimbabwe includes two uncapped players in squad


A 28-year-old Peterborough man is in a serious condition in hospital after he was assaulted in Stamford on Saturday evening.

Man is in a serious condition after assault


Former Bundaberg surgeon Jayant Patel is set to be released from jail as early as Friday night.

Dr Jayant Patel set for release from jail


How about we start the Breaking News Blog this week with some happy news, like a dog reunited with its owners 10 months after Hurricane Ike?

Dog reunited with owners 10 months after Hurricane Ike


L&T has 6,000 MW power projects on hand and they are at various stages of implementation, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of L&T - Power, Ravi Uppal said.


Kelly Pavlik will defend his World Boxing Council middleweight title against fellow American Miguel Espino on December 19 before a host of hometown supporters, promoters announced Tuesday.

Pavlik to defend middleweight title against Espino


Police are investigating two overnight shootings that left a 21-year old woman dead and sent three other people to the hospital.

Police investigating two overnight shootings


For all those who doubt the credentials of the Indian football team, Sunil Chhetri has an answer: ``It is unfair to doubt our class at international level.


Structure fires, including a barn fire on Church Street just outside Kentville and a mobile home fire on the Greenfield Road in Gaspereau, kept local firefighters busy last week.

Structure fires keep local firefighters busy


Hearst Corp., the American magazine giant that publishes Cosmopolitan, Esquire and Good Housekeeping, said Monday that it had agreed to acquire more than 100 magazines from the French publisher Lagardere in a deal that would make Hearst the second-largest domestic magazine company and greatly expand its international footprint.

Hearst acquires 100 magazines from French publisher


Cleveland officially re-hired Mike Brown on Wednesday, bringing back a coach who guided them to five straight playoff appearances and their only trip to the NBA Finals before he was fired following the 2010 season.


Adobe Systems Incorporated announced that it has acquired California-based EchoSign, a leading Web-based provider of electronic signatures and signature automation.


A Manchester man is facing a number of charges after police said he led them on a chase through several towns Thursday night.

Man leads police on chase through several towns


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

Money fund assets rise to $2.639 trillion


A recent Dallas nightly news briefing discloses that women are better at detecting skin cancer than men.

Women are better at detecting skin cancer than men


Metro'' and ``Gulaal'', doesn't conform to any particular style and says there is no formula to make a successful film.


``I am embarrased to say that I simply forgot to work out this offseason,'' Zambrano told reporters.

Zambrano forgot to work out in offseason


When introduced to an executive years ago, I said, ``Your reputation precedes you.''


President Bashar Assad dismissed the governor of the key central city of Hama on Saturday after one of the largest protest gatherings to demand to topple the regime.

President Bashar Assad dismissed the governor of Hama


Billy Ray Cyrus will host the country-music talent competition ``Nashville Star'' when the series moves from cable to NBC in June, he said last night on ``The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.''

Billy Ray Cyrus hosts ``Nashville Star''


Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has decided to retire from international cricket after his latest injury which was sustained on the one-day tour of England.

Brett Lee retires from international cricket


Bosnian police arrested a former Serb policeman accused of genocide in Srebrenica 15 years ago, the war crimes prosecutor said Wednesday in Sarajevo.

Bosnia arrests former Serb policemen accused of genocide


Two men are facing drug trafficking charges after police raided a Grimsby residence on Wednesday.


Peter Falk is currently battling Alzheimer's disease and his daughter, Catherine, has petitioned the court to be appointed conservator of his estate.


BluePhoenix Solutions, the leader in value-driven legacy modernization, today announced that it completed the sale of its AppBuilder business to Magic Software Enterprise Ltd. for $17 Million.

BluePhoenix completes sale of AppBuilder business to Magic software


A New York City middle school student has been arrested for doodling on her desk with a marker.


Barack Obama would be re-elected in 2012 US Presidential elections, feels former President Bill Clinton, who applauded the incumbent for his energy policies and efforts to reduce unemployment rate.


New Great Britain head coach Joe Prunty wants to recruit NBA guard Ben Gordon for the EuroBasket in September, despite his Olympic snub last year.

Great Britain coach Joe Prunty wants Ben Gordon for EuroBasket


Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Thursday said there was no misunderstanding with the central government in fighting the Maoists and efforts will be made to further improve coordination between the paramilitary forces and the state police.

No misunderstanding in fighting Maoists:


Alex Ferguson is certain Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will be fit for the Champions League final.

Rooney will be fit for Champions League final:


Road tax is set to rise an average of 6.7% this year, with car owners in Zuid-Holland province paying the most, according to figures from central statistics agency CBS.


A southeast Missouri man accused of trying to severe his girlfriend's ring finger with a pair of pliers will avoid jail after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors.

Man accused of trying to severe girlfriend's finger with pliers reaches plea agreement


The United States says it was ``encouraged'' as Yemenis voted to end President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 33-year rule and called for progress ahead in a transition to democracy.


BC-Museum Finances,0141 Broad pledges $30M to save troubled LA art museum Eds:


AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti is refusing to panic despite his seven-time European champions suffering a nightmare start which has seen them slump to second from bottom in Serie A.


A silent film festival is helping mark the centenary of Scotland's oldest cinema.

Silent film festival helps mark centenary


Action movie star Steven Seagal was sued for $1 million on Monday by a 23-year-old former personal assistant for sexual harassment and illegal sex trafficking.

Steven Seagal sued for sexual harassment


Lady GaGa's 'Poker Face' is the most downloaded song since the download chart was established five years ago, the Official UK Charts Company says.


T-Rock's Take on the Giants Giants running backs past and present bemoan new helmet rule The new rule aimed at preventing NFL ballcarriers from initiating contact with the crown of their helmet outside the tackle box is not popular with Giants running backs past or present.


Cliff Lee has a right lower abdominal strain and is in jeopardy of beginning the season on the 15-day disabled list.


State health officials have confirmed that a 10-year-old Fairbanks boy who died over the weekend tested positive for swine flu.


On February 2, 2010, Speedus submitted an appeal regarding the Nasdaq staff determination by requesting a hearing with the Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

Speedus submits an appeal regarding Nasdaq staff determination


In a homily delivered at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh on Sunday, Cardinal Keith O'Brien claimed that in failing to set objective standards of behaviour for a generation, politicians have created a largely amoral society.

Cardinal O'Brien: 'politicians have created a largely amoral society'


Three Toccoa convenience stores escaped having their alcohol licenses suspended even after store officials said the businesses allowed an underage person to buy alcohol.

Three Toccoa convenience stores escape having alcohol licenses suspended


Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said Sachin Tendulkar should play as long as he wants.


Rock Band 3 is set to be released this winter, the video game's makers have confirmed.

'Rock Band 3' to be released this winter


An Ocean Township woman has been charged with stabbing her boyfriend Sunday in the home the couple shared, authorities said.

Ocean Township woman charged with stabbing her boyfriend


``Russia will sooner or later have to pay a high price for this,'' Bildt said in a telephone interview from the Georgian capital Tbilisi.


The government is meeting with private sector groups today as it continues its series of consultations regarding the country's debt management strategy.


The ongoing flour crisis is likely to worsen because flourmills are linking smooth supply of flour to the release of the government wheat stocks to them, said a CDGL official on Friday.


Katy Perry and Robert Pattinson have ``fallen for each other'' following their recent high profile splits, it has been reported.

Katy Perry and Robert Pattinson ' have fallen for each other '


Rose Bud and Quitman, originally scheduled to collide on Friday for their fifth annual rivalry game, have moved up their Sr. High game to Thursday in hopes of beating the remnants of Hurricane Isaac.

Rose Bud, Quitman game moved up to Thursday


Auto giant Renault-Nissan could increase its stake in Russia's largest car maker, AvtoVAZ to controlling level in two to three years, head of Russian state corporation Russian Technologies Sergei Chemezov said on November 3, according to RIA Novosti.

Renault-Nissan could increase its stake in AvtoVAZ to controlling level in three years


Two San Francisco independent bookstores will close in coming weeks.


NovaStor, a data protection provider, is presenting a new backup format to optimize data deduplication performance.

NovaStor to present new backup format for optimized data deduplication


issue, Road & Track reveals five types of hybrid car buyers, each with their own distinct attraction to hybrid car ownership.

Road & Track ® reveals five types of hybrid car buyers


As Easthampton gets set for its Special Olympics event Saturday, Eunice Shriver the Special Olympics founder remains in critical condition at a Cape Cod Hospital.

Eunice Shriver remains in critical condition


Turkey Minister of Energy Hilmi Guler who is on a visit in Tehran said that Turkey considers joint initiative with Iran in gas field South Pars, Iran information agency IRNA reports.

Turkey considers joint initiative in gas field South Pars


President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced an end to an era of draining land wars abroad, particularly in Afghanistan and to halve the US troops there within a year.

President Barack Obama announces end to war in Afghanistan


Clark, a juvenile loggerhead turtle who has served as a teaching partner at the Environmental Studies Council, is released into the Indian River Lagoon on Wednesday.

Loggerhead turtle released into Indian River Lagoon on Wednesday


Dubai Municipality on Thursday distributed environment friendly biodegradable plastic bags to the public.

Dm distributes biodegradable plastic bags


Tennessee lawmakers hope to finish their work for the year and adjourn this week.

Tenn. lawmakers hoping to adjourn this week


A pro-family values California lawmaker who resigned after being caught on tape boasting about his sexual conquests denied Thursday that he had extramarital affairs, saying ``my offense was engaging in inappropriate storytelling.''

Disgraced California lawmaker denies affairs


By Kunal Gupta The women's tennis team will host Dartmouth and Harvard this weekend in the opening matches of its Ivy League season.

Women's tennis will host Dartmouth, Harvard


BARCELONA defender Gerard Pique claimed Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is ``destroying Spanish football'' after the Portuguese's controversial antics during the sides' ill-tempered Spanish Supercopa clash on Wednesday night.


Sri Lanka on Wednesday rejected the demand for an independent probe into war crimes during the LTTE conflict, saying it has no ``intention to allow an international policeman''.

Lanka rejects demand for probe into war crimes


Guam will hire more than 20,000 skilled Filipino workers to facilitate the construction of an expanded US military base on that island, the mayor of the US territory's capital said the other night.

Guam to hire 20,000 skilled Filipino workers


The triplet infants, Liberty, Freedom, and Justice, are contending for life; a small colonial nation is struggling to its feet; the people from many lands, squirming in the ``melting-pot,'' are firming up, suffering labor pains toward the birth of a divine new program, ``a marvelous work and a wonder'', the restoration of the gospel in all its far-reaching detail.

Liberty, Freedom, and Justice contending for life


Adani Enterprises has target of Rs 786, says Prakash Diwan of Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediates.


John Bishop has been treated for exhaustion and a lost voice on the eve of his new tour.


A rare yellow diamond, confiscated from a resident of the US state of Ohio, convicted of money laundering, will be put up for auction.


Kentucky coach John Calipari has apologized for his profanity-laced tirade toward freshman Terrence Jones.

Kentucky's John Calipari apologizes for tirade


The Newsday newspaper maybe called before the privileges committee of parliament, following a story it published with the headline ``UDECOTT Apologises to House Speaker''.

Newsday newspaper maybe called before the privileges committee of parliament...


UK software firm Accountz is to step up its global expansion, having already cracked new markets in Europe, USA, Canada and Australia.


Researchers have discovered that bats are Nipah disease carriers and a natural reservoir host for the virus apart from mosquitoes and pigs.


NoMoreClipboard.com, an online personal health record system, has announced a collaboration with Google Health.

NoMoreClipboard.com announces collaboration with Google Health


A source told the Detroit Free Press that Kevin Jones could return to the Lions at a reduced salary.


A new Michigan law that took effect this week limiting signs and billboards that advertise adult entertainment or other sexually oriented businesses has drawn opposition from some strip clubs.

Michigan law that took effect this week limits signs, billboard for adult entertainment


With Gov.-elect Dan Malloy naming state Sen. Donald DeFronzo, D-6th District, to his administration Wednesday, the question now is who will replace DeFronzo.


Radical cleric Omar Bakri, on bail in Lebanon on charges including incitement to murder, has called for prayers to mourn Osama bin Laden in Lebanon and outside US embassies around the world.

Omar Bakri calls for prayers for bin Laden


Tollywood star Jr NTR was engaged to Lakshmi Pranathi yesterday at Hotel Novotel in Hyderabad.


Seven-times Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong will take part in the Circuit de la Sarthe, a four-day race in western France, organisers said on Thursday.

Armstrong to take part in Circuit de la Sarthe


The Terps earned a No. 2 seed in the NIT and will play Niagara in a first round game on March 19 at 7 pm in College Park.


Two Chatham-Kent police officers were bitten by a dog during a drug search on Thursday.


China's first tunnel beneath the Yangtze River opened to traffic on Sunday in central China's Hubei Province.

First tunnel under Yangtze River open to traffic


The New Zealand stock market was trading higher on Monday after US stocks closed sharply higher on Friday despite dismal jobs data for November.


A private measure of the American services sector shrank in February for the fifth straight month as layoffs mounted, the recession deepened and the outlook for any recovery this year grew darker.

US services sector shrank in February for the fifth straight month


What is the lanyard and block looking item on the left bag in this picture?


South Africa's tour of the northern hemisphere ended with a 15-10 defeat to Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday, but the pain of the loss was eased somewhat when the Springboks were named the IRB Team of the Year after the contest.


``Video search is a false messiah,'' claimed Steven Chao at this week's Video Search Summit in San Francisco.


Netgear unveils network storage server, Avaya improves comms for SMEs, and Rwanda takes broadband leap.


Justin Timberlake is set to perform at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards telecast, the Recording Academy announced on Wednesday.

Justin Timberlake to perform at 55th Annual Grammy Awards


Three men were wounded in a shooting last night at 279 Centre St. in the Bromley-Heath housing development, according to the Boston Police Department.


Chinese icebreaker ``Xuelong'', Friday arrived in Australia on its way home, after fighting with terrible ocean surges in westerlies.


The Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Najam Sethi, has said that the election would be held on time and an excellent monitoring programme has been planed for the polls.


Southern Baptist Pastor and former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee announced, on May 16, on FoxNews, that, for reasons of which his faith is central, he would not seek Republican nomination for president in 2012.

Huckabee announces he will not seek Republican nomination for president in 2012


CONGRESS of the People leader Mosiuoa Lekota vowed yesterday that he was willing to ``go to my grave'' with DA leader Helen Zille if they agree on something.

Lekota ``to go to his grave'' with Zille


NEW YORK AT&T plans to cut about 4,600 jobs, or 1.5 percent of its work force.


Mel Gibson says his life has been 'hard to bear' at times, comparing it to a 'three-ring circus'.


During early Asian deals on Friday, the US dollar showed mixed trading against its major counterparts.

US dollar shows mixed trading against majors


Rachael Taylor has flown to be beside Matthew Newton as he continues treatment in a Melbourne rehab clinic.


A high school assistant football coach has been fired following a midfield brawl that may have started with a push among two head coaches.

High school assistant football coach fired after brawl


Oakland Raiders defensive end Richard Seymour has been fined $7,500 for pulling the hair of Denver Broncos left tackle Ryan Clady on Sunday, a cheap shot that Seymour proudly described afterward as ``no mistake.''


Islamabad, Jun 25 Suspected militants attacked a police station in northwest Pakistan today and killed at least four policemen, local media reports said.

Militants attack police station, kill four policemen:


But she also wants it to be known that even though she's cleaned herself up for love and her kids, she's still a bad girl where it's wanted!


Algeria said on Monday it had improved the terms of its latest oil and gas licensing round after a previous round attracted lacklustre interest from foreign firms.


Writer 18 minutes ago An Egyptian lawmaker and business tycoon was arrested Tuesday in the death of a Lebanese pop singer, Egypt's chief prosecutor said, accusing the man of paying a former police officer $2 million to kill her.

Egyptian lawmaker arrested in death of pop singer


Norwalk rolled to its fifth straight victory this season with a 37-6 victory over Oskaloosa on Sept. 21.


Georgia, Tbilisi, 18 October / corr TrendNews N.Kirtzkhalia / Georgia should develop bilateral relations with the European Union and the NATO, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said to joint press-conference with the Georgian Foreign Minister Yekaterina Tkeshelashvili in Tbilisi.

Georgia should develop bilateral relations with EU and NATO:


Columbia police call Sanders' death a homicide after an autopsy administered by the Boone County medical examiner.


Reuters reported that Sierra Leone will soon launch a public website to detail mining revenues, in an effort that will help ensure that an expected resource bonanza is handled transparently.

Sierra Leone to launch a public website to detail mining revenues


A guide with recommendations for improving shopping streets in Hertsmere has been released by the council.

Recommendations for improving shopping streets released


France asked Iran for persuade the Palestinian movement of Hamas to ceasefire and accept the UN Resolution 1860, the Iranian IRNA agency reported.

France asks Iran for persuade Hamas to ceasefire


Standard Life Investments has launched a suite of online training tools targeted at institutional investors.

Standard Life Investments launches online training tool


A new Michael Jackson memorial statue has been unveiled at Fulham FC's ground Craven Cottage.


The Kansas City Royals have signed right-handed pitcher Brian Bannister to a one-year contract for 2009, avoiding arbitration.


Representatives of DART First State say Saturday bus service is expected to begin in Dover in late June.

Saturday bus service to begin in Dover in June


Inflation rose marginally to minus 0.21 per cent for the week ended August 22 from minus 0.95 per cent in the previous week on high fuel and food prices.

Inflation rises to minus 0.21 on high fuel, food prices


SaskPower has agreed to work with three first nations and their private sector partners to explore a possible hydro power project for the Saskatchewan River system.

SaskPower to work with First Nations and partners to explore hydro power project


Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe swore in members of electoral and human rights commissions on Wednesday.

Mugabe swears in electoral and human rights commissions


Senior Russian Senator and head of the Federation Council's foreign relations committee Mikhail Margelov has called Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi ``a demoniac colonel'' whose regime is doomed.

Russian Senator calls Gaddafi 'demoniac colonel'


Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, or GIC, said that it officially opened an office in India yesterday.


RBI Governor D Subbarao has said inflation can be brought down to 4-4.5 pc in the medium term while admitting that the economic expansion is being sacrificed to ensure sustainable growth in the long run.

'Inflation can be brought down 4-4.5 pc in medium term'


Waterford advanced to the finals with a 3-0 win.


Powerful South African trade union COSATU has called for the central bank to be stripped of many of its powers and taken into state ownership according to Fin24.

COSATU calls for central bank to be stripped of powers, taken into state ownership.


Billionaire investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday increased his stake in Motorola to approximately 232.23 million shares making him the largest stake owner in the US based telecom giant.


Two BC missionaries who were nearly killed in Kenya returned home Monday evening with words of forgiveness for their attackers.


An Oak Hill physician has been charged with drug trafficking offenses, according to the Fayette County Sheriff's Department.


Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White raised $2.2 million in the last 30 days and has $5.4 million in cash, says White spokeswoman Katy Bacon.

White raises $2.2 million, has $5.4 million cash


Cantona says ``I am very honored to join the legendary club the New York Cosmos. It's a big project, a wonderful project. The Cosmos are very strong, beautifully made, with a great past. It's kind of a mix between football and art. I will do everything that I can to help us first find our way to regain the #1 position in the United States, and then for us to become one of the best clubs in the world over the coming years.''


A total of 11 products have had their export turnover exceeding US$1 billion as of August, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

11 products have export turnover of over US$1 billion


Michael Buble mocked Kim Kardashian over the weekend, referring to her as a ``b*tch'' during one of his concerts.


Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is making good progress recovering from a spleen injury, and is scheduled to see another doctor next week.

Witten making good progress from spleen injury


After recently going under the knife for a double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie is now reportedly scheduled to have her ovaries removed.

Angelina Jolie reportedly having ovaries removed


BehaviorMatrix℠ has launched the first behavioral analytics platform to analyze human emotion, giving brands unprecedented ability to measure the full range of emotional connections, perceptions and social momentum responsible for consumer behavior.

BehaviorMatrix℠ launches first behavioral analytics platform to analyze human emotion


For the second time in two years, a Kansas City artist has won a Guggenheim Fellowship.

Kansas City artist wins Guggenheim Fellowship


``In all the years that I have been playing, Dhoni is the best captain I have played under,'' Tendulkar said today.

Dhoni best captain I have played under, says sachin


Ramesh Saxena, the former India batsman, has died of a brain haemorrhage, in Jamshedpur at the age of 66.


``Blood donation is the real social work, and Shiv Sena has always believed that social work comes before electoral politics.


Unilever said it was selling the Alberto VO5 brand in the United States and Puerto Rico, and the Rave brand globally, to Brynwood Partners, a private equity firm founded in 1984 and based in Greenwich, Conn. Brynwood's portfolio companies include Balance Bar, DeMet's Candy and Best Friends Pet Care, according to Capital IQ data.

Unilever sells some Alberto Culver brands


Online travel company Hipmunk has selected Cohn & Wolfe as its first AOR following a competitive review that began in June.

Hipmunk selects Cohn & Wolfe as first AOR


Federal inspectors will visit the Wolf Creek nuclear power plant next week to determine why an offsite power loss caused an automatic shutdown at the plant.

Federal inspectors to visit Wolf Creek next week


HP has fired Mike Lynch, the British founder of Autonomy, the search firm that HP acquired for $10 billion last year.


COTTONWOOD In a time when many companies are shrinking, Walgreens is looking to expand to Cottonwood with a 13,650-square-foot facility on a vacant lot on Fourth and Main streets in what would be the chain's 551st store in California.


The 115 Filipino peacekeepers who recently arrived in the country were honoured in a ceremony at the General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo Wednesday.


UPDATE 10:15 pm Former US Rep. Mark Neumann has conceded in the Republican Senate race and endorsed Tommy Thompson.

Neumann concedes, endorses Tommy Thompson


The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that Chickamauga Lake leads the state in boating accidents in 2009.

Chickamauga Lake leads state in boating accidents


Ukraine will host the 50th meeting of the CIS Defense Ministers tomorrow, Ukraine's Defense Ministry said.

Ukraine to host 50th meeting of CIS Defense Ministers


Sarah Palin made a surprise appearance on ``The Tonight Show with ConanO'Brien'' on Friday - and turned the tables on actor William Shatner.

Palin makes surprise appearance on 'Tonight show'


European stock markets closed sharply higher as strong quarterly company results restored faith in the prospects for growth and offset continuing concerns over US and eurozone debt.


The pharmacy linked to a deadly US meningitis outbreak said on Friday it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Pharmacy linked to US meningitis outbreak files for bankruptcy


A GAMER is suing a games developer for becoming addicted to one of its massively multiplayer online role-playing game titles.


Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who is currently in the capital for the shooting of Ayesha, says she loves everything about the city except its unpredictable weather.


Star Magazine is stirring up trouble again with a report saying Britney and K Fed have regular phone sex.


A new program helps a woman become a homeowner for the first time.


Central leader of PPP Babar Awan on Tuesday said that Pakistan Peoples Party would follow its manifesto regarding Bhutto reference case and bring the facts at the forefront.

PPP to follow its manifesto regarding Bhutto case:


TIM Gunn has revealed how he tried to kill himself at the age of 17.


He answered, ``They usually say something like, 'You're a bad player.


In two separate attacks, Israeli tanks invaded on Monday areas close to the northern and southern Gaza Israeli borders.

Israeli tanks invade areas in northern and southern Gaza Strip


Chandigarh, Sep 16 Insisting that it had not imposed a ban on Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna, the All India Tennis Association today said that by sidelining the duo it was sending out a message that indiscipline will not be tolerated at any cost.


For the third straight year, DeForest will hire sharpshooters to kill about 50 deer in an effort to control the encroaching population.

DeForest will hire sharpshooters to kill deer


WTVD-TV is reporting that Mike Easley is trying to get his law license back.

Easley trying to get his law license back


Evolutionary biologists at the University of Toronto have found that environment plays a key role in determining whether a species opts for sexual over asexual reproduction.

Environment plays a key role in determining sexual over asexual reproduction


``Charlie Bartlett'' would like to be ``Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' for the 21st century.

'Charlie Bartlett' is no 'Ferris Bueller'


The winner of the All-Star Game, as most of you know, has determined home field advantage in the World Series since 2003.

Should the all-Star Game determine home field advantage in the World Series?


THOUSANDS of protesters marched across Pakistan on Thursday, torching pictures of President Asif Ali Zardari as a nervous government put paramilitaries on alert and detained 30 lawmakers.


IGM Financial, Canada's No. 2 asset manager, said on Thursday its third-quarter profit edged up 1.4 percent, helped by higher sales and assets under management, but offset by a litigation charge.

Igm Financial profit edges up on sales, assets


Panchkula court on Wednesday refused interim bail to former DGP SPS Rathore in Ruchika molestation case.

Court refuses bail to Rathore in Ruchika case


The Dubai Fashion Week autumn-winter 2012 runway shows have been postponed, according to an e-mail sent by organisers to companies involved in the event, which was due to run from April 7 to 12.

Dubai Fashion Week runway shows postponed


Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Sunday defended the state's decision to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, saying it was ``unavoidable'' in the wake of the recent Supreme Court directive.

Jagadish Shettar defends release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu


A barge being towed northbound ran aground about two miles south of Saugerties in the Hudson River late on Thursday afternoon.


TAMPA, Fla. - Casey Anthony filed for bankruptcy in Florida on Friday, claiming about $1,100 in assets and $792,000 in liabilities.

Casey Anthony files for bankruptcy in Florida


European stock index futures fell on Friday, pointing towards a lower open and tracking US equities which slid overnight.


A small asteroid will fly past Earth early Tuesday within the Earth-Moon system, but with no probability of impacting Earth, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Monday.

Small asteroid to fly past Earth Tuesday:


Technology non-profit, MCNC has selected AT&T to design and deploy two new Internet access sites in North Carolina to address the heavy traffic volumes, and improve the quality and speed of their Internet connections.

MCNC selects AT&T to deploy two new Internet access sites


An analyst has raised the earnings estimates and share price targets for many chip vendors, based on reports of steady improvement in the business trends all through the fourth quarter of 2009.

Analyst raises earnings estimates for many chip vendors


A man was found dead this morning in a submerged car in Lake Winnebago, the Appleton Post Crescent is reporting.


Delhi has earned a special recognition of having the highest monthly per capita expenditure and the highest monthly per capita income in the country.

Delhi earns recognition for having highest monthly per capita expenditure, monthly income


Middle-aged men and women of a Rotary Club recreated the video of 'Is This The Way To Amarillo?`` to plug a national conference.

Rotary Club recreate video of 'Is This the Way to Amarillo?'


Andy Roddick advances, Mardy Fish falls at the Shanghai Masters.


A Michigan high school student athlete with Down syndrome might get to keep playing sports during his senior year despite his age.

Michigan student with Down syndrome May get to keep playing sports


The number of newly established companies and cooperatives declined by 1.9% y/y to 4,180 in July while the number of companies closed remained flat at 799 in the month, according to data of the statistics institute.

Number of newly established companies decline 1.9% y/y in July.


A 16th century fountain column linked to Mary Queen of Scots is to go on display as part of an exhibition exploring her life.


AP Writer The Bush administration has rejected regulating greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, saying it would cause too many job losses at a time when the economy is in trouble.

Administration rejects regulating greenhouse gases


Mario Cuomo, who served as governor of New York for three terms in the 1980s and 1990s, will finally get a portrait to be displayed in the Hall of Governors at the Capitol in Albany.

Former Gov. Mario Cuomo to finally get portrait in Capitol


NEWARK, NJ - Former Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez pleaded not guilty Wednesday to shoplifting a satchel at an upscale shopping mall last month.

Seton Hall ex-coach Gonzalez pleads not guilty


With sound economic policies, India, Bangladesh and Bhutan are expected to emerge from the global economic crisis with stronger growth performances in South Asia, according to a World Bank report.

India to emerge from global economic crisis with stronger growth


A lesbian couple in England have begun a legal challenge to the ban on gay marriage by filing an application to wed. Sharon Ferguson, 52 and Franka Strietzel, 49, applied for a civil marriage licence in a direct challenge to the UK's ban on same-sex marriage.

Lesbian couple to challenge ban on gay marriage


A Kentucky State psychologist says the man charged with killing his four children, almost a year and a half ago, is fit to stand trial.

Man charged with killing his four children is fit to stand trial.


Missouri Votes to Block US Health Insurance Law Missouri voters Tuesday rejected the new US healthcare bill, approving a measure that would forbid the federal government from penalizing people who do not buy health insurance.

Missouri Votes to Block US health insurance law


Markets have opened on a flat note with a slight negative bias with almost no cues from the international markets Indian bourses are finding it difficult to find specific direction.


British Foreign Secretary David Miliband called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday.


Canadian grocer Metro Inc. raised its dividend and reported a higher quarterly profit and sales on Tuesday.


Pop composer Diane Warren dedicated her Golden Globe award for best original song tonight to her late friend and publicist Ronni Chasen, who was murdered two months ago in Beverly Hills.

Pop composer Diane Warren dedicates her Golden Globe award to Ronni Chasen


In the wake of political uncertainty triggered by Governor HR Bhardwaj recommending dismissal of Karnataka government, Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Thursday left for Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu to seek divine intervention.

Yeddyurappa leaves for Vaishno Devi temple


2008-10-31T00:00:00Z 2013-01-09T06:20:19Z Former Senior High teacher charged with rape of studentOct.


Travis County officials seized the Austin location of Spansion, a California-based flash memory manufacturer, for delinquent property taxes.

Travis Co. officials seize Spansion for delinquent taxes


US President Barack Obama has said that part of his job as an occupant to the White House is to have a ``thick skin'', reflecting how the current political debate over raising the debt ceiling is increasingly becoming ugly.


Platinum blonde sales rep Laura has quit 'Big Brother' - just days after entering the compound on Friday.


The Angolan government continues to promote development of the oil and gas sector as it is considered to be a catalyst for diversification of the economy, the Angolan Oil Minister, Botelho de Vasconcelos said Thursday in Luanda.

Angolan government to continue promoting development of oil and gas sector


Twitter will reportedly unveil a new tweet downloading feature by the end of the year, according to Geekosystem.

Twitter may unveil tweet downloading by the end of the year


Colombian singer Juanes celebrated his Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album with an intimate concert in Los Angeles, where he told reporters that he intends to include songs in English on his next album.

Juanes celebrates his Grammy with concert


A new driving test centre is to be opened in Wrexham, three years after the town's last centre closed.


A 34-year-old man was shot dead in Subang Jaya near here early today, apparently over a debt problem, according to police.


French star Marion Cotillard was roasted by students at America's Harvard University on Thursday after she was named Woman of the Year by their theatre society.

Marion Cotillard - Marion Cotillard roasted at Harvard University


State Secretary at the Serbian Interior Ministry Vladimir Bozovic voiced confidence in Budapest that the cooperation between the Serbian and Hungarian police forces will improve even further, online newspaper In Serbia said.

Cooperation between Serbian and Hungarian police to improve


Many homeowners are looking for a low interest mortgage with an affordable monthly payment, but don't need or want the long-term 30-year fixed rate mortgage.

Homeowners looking for low interest mortgages--


ViVAS, the joint wine venture formed between 3663 and Bibendum Wine Ltd has appointed a new general manager to help build and develop the business.


In the cross group research project InCar, ThyssenKrupp engineers from the Steel Europe and Components Technology business areas have developed 35 innovations for auto manufacturers.

ThyssenKrupp develops 35 innovations for auto manufacturers


After a week's lull, heavy rains lashed Mumbai and surrounding areas again since early Tuesday, disrupting normal vehicular movement during the peak hours, officials said.


Quakers Hill heroes honoured Updated: 08:30, Thursday December 6, 2012 A year after a ferocious fire killed 11 people at Quakers Hill Nursing Home, the people who led the rescue effort have been honoured at a ceremony in western Sydney.


Kraft Foods Inc. of Northfield, Ill., says it plans to split into two independent public companies.


Kara Kennedy, the oldest child of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died at a Washington-area health club, her brother said on Saturday.

Kara Kennedy, daughter of Ted Kennedy, dies


The state confirmed Monday it's relocating death row to a southern Ohio prison close to the state's death house to save money and open up beds for violent inmates.

State relocating death row to southern Ohio prison


Tennis history beckons world number two Roger Federer who takes on world number one Rafael Nadal in tonights mens singles final at the Australian Open in Melbourne.


Congressman Jim Ramstad said he will switch his vote from no to yes on the financial bailout bill, in part because the new version includes his long quest for mental health parity.

Ramstad to switch vote to yes on bailout


Prosecutors have filed felony charges against two men in the wake of unrelated car crashes in Casper this week.


Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox reclaimed the AL East lead going into the All-Star break, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Sunday.


An international team of scientists working with the Event Horizon Telescope project have been able to measure the radius of a black hole for the first time.

Scientists able to measure the radius of a black hole


Salma Hayek told VSpain Magazine that she was an illegal immigrant in the United States for a short period of time.


A former teacher at St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary high school in Abbotsford, BC, was found guilty Wednesday of sending lewd texts to a student.

Teacher found guilty for lewd texts to student


Navajo County authorities said a pilot survived a plane crash northeast of Pinetop Friday morning.


A BURGLAR who threatened a family with a six-inch knife during a terrifying raid has been jailed for seven years.


A woman was hit with a claw hammer after she had her bag stolen as she made her way to work in Heaton.


The rand was softer in early trade on Wednesday on continuing euro woes caused by the crisis in the Spanish banking sector.


US First Lady Michelle Obama gave honorary dinner for wives of world leaders who are attending the NATO Summit in US city of Chicago.

US First Lady Michelle Obama gave honorary dinner for wives of leaders


North Korea threatened Sunday to attack South Korea and the United States, as the allies prepared to start annual joint military drills, maneuvers Pyongyang says are a rehearsal for an invasion.AP Photo/Lee Jin-man

North Korea threatens to attack South Korea, US


The Australian vintage is better than expected both in quantity and quality, according to the Winemakers' Federation of Australia.


A Muscatine man pleaded guilty Aug. 17 to two counts of lascivious acts with a child, a class D felony.

Muscatine man pleads guilty to lascivious acts with a child


Charlie Sheen has landed his first big screen role since he was fired from Two And A Half Men earlier this year, and he'll play another ``Charlie.''


The net profit of major telecom operator Telefonica O2 declined by 1.4% y/y to CZK 5.7bn in H1, company's preliminary financials show.

Net profit of Telefonica O2 declines 1.4% y/y in H1.


The American army in Iraq has officially ended its war in Iraq with the furling and covering of its military flag at a ceremony in Baghdad.

US army in Iraq has officially ended its war in Iraq


Larsen and Toubro, India's largest engineering and construction conglomerate, plans to raise $300-400 million from the overseas market to fund its new business.

L&T plans to raise $ 300-400 million from overseas market


President Asif Ali Zardari amused many on Thursday when he claimed he had ``given the Sharif brothers their shine'', and that he ``can take it away anytime.''

'Gave Sharif brothers their shine, can take it back anytime':


Manchester, England - Javier Hernandez scored twice to rescue Manchester United as the Group H leaders stormed back from two goals down to defeat Braga 3-2 on Tuesday and move to the brink of reaching the Champions League knockout stage.


The Indian Railways need a whopping Rs 15,460 crore for completion of 918 projects it has in hand, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.

Railways need Rs 15,460 crore for completion of 918 projects


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi narrowly survived a no-confidence vote on Tuesday that left his centre-right government clinging to power and provoked the most violent protests seen in Rome for years.


Boston Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez hit his 500th career home run in the 6-3 Boston victory on Saturday at Camden Yards.


Josie has revealed to John James that she doesn't feel as comfortable in the house now that Govan has been evicted.

Josie: ``I don't feel as comfortable now''


Employees of Applebee's restaurant in Camillus have tested negative for shigellosis, a bacterial infection, and been cleared to work, the Onondaga County Health Department announced Thursday.

Employees of Applebee's restaurant in Camillus test negative for bacterial infection


Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was seriously assaulted in New Road, Chippenham.

Police appeal for witnesses after man is seriously assaulted in Chippenham


A Burmese woman yesterday gave birth to a baby girl in a taxi stuck in a traffic jam at Din Daeng intersection in Bangkok, with the help of a team of traffic police.

Woman gave birth in a taxi during traffic jam


Morgan Stanley has maintained its 'underperform' rating on State Bank of India, with a target price of 1,425 rupees, after a meeting with the lenders management.

Morgan Stanley maintains ``underperform'' rating on SBI


Two teens were charged with mischief under $5,000 after allegedly scribbling graffiti with permanent markers on the playground equipment in Cote Park.


On Feb. 4, Bristow Group Inc. reported strong financial results for its 2013 fiscal third quarter, driven by its investment in the Canadian offshore operator Cougar Helicopters, and by new contracts and improvements in pricing in its key markets of Europe, Australia, West Africa and the United States Gulf of Mexico.

Bristow Group reports strong financial results for 2013 fiscal third quarter


Hungary has agreed to amend its controversial media law to comply with European Union regulations and address concerns over freedom of expression and broadcasting, the European Commission said on Wednesday.

Hungary agrees to amend media law - EU Commission


Iran will send several monkeys into space on the Pishgam space capsule in the near future, a top official has said.


Shishir Bajaj and two other family members have exited Bajaj Electricals by selling their 2.05 per cent stake in the company following a family dispute settlement with elder brother Rahul Bajaj.


Investigations by the Traffic Police have confirmed that plastic surgeon Woffles Wu was behind the wheel of a car that was detected for speeding on two occasions, The Straits Times.


Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty died Tuesday at his Dorset, England, home following a long illness, his family said.


SHOPS across Rossendale are being warned against con artists operating in the area after a number of stores were targetted.

Shops in Rossendale warned about con artists


Central leader of Pakistan Peoples Party Gilgit Baltistan Imran Nadeem said on Saturday that government of PPP has started several relief programmes for welfare of people of the area.


George Zimmerman has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Sanford, Florida teen Trayvon Martin.

George Zimmerman charged in shooting death of Trayvon Martin


Seven area runners qualified Saturday for the MSHSAA Class 3 state cross country meet during District 2 action.

Seven area runners qualify for Class 3 state cross country meet


Engineers have installed two new water wells in Selbyville after a chemical used as a gasoline additive contaminated the town's water supply.

Engineers install new water wells in Selbyville


Local police departments offer these safety tips for online shopping--not just during the holiday season but anytime you make a purchase online.

Police offer safety tips for online shopping


Here it is, the second part of setantasports.com's exclusive four-part Q&A with Michael Bisping, who answers YOUR questions.


Indusind Bank on 03 January 2012 has allotted 2,67,960 equity shares of Rs 10 each to those grantees who had exercised their option under company's Employee Stock Option Scheme.


YANKEES star Alex Rodriguez and Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz have called it quits after seven months of dating, Life & Style magazine reported today.

Alex Rodriguez and Cameron Diaz call it quits


The UK waste management and recycling sector is set to grow by seven per cent by 2014, according to Environment Minister, Richard Benyon.

UK waste and recycling sector set to grow


Diageo PLC, the world's largest producer and distributor of alcoholic drinks, is using maturing whisky to plug a deficit in the company's pension plan.

Drinks company Diageo uses maturing whisky to plug deficit in pension plan


AN AUTISTIC man who picked up Welsh from road signs and children's books during a two-week holiday has boasted: ``I could learn it in a week.''


Longtime South Mountain Road resident Eva Zeisel of New City, an award-winning and internationally-known industrial designer and ceramics artist, has died at age 105, according to family friends.

New City artist Eva Zeisel dies at age 105


A Bangladeshi special court jailed 111 border guards for up to seven years yesterday for their roles in a bloody 2009 mutiny, which left 74 people dead, a state prosecutor said.

Bangladesh jails 111 border guards for mutiny


The FTSE 100 remained volatile this morning, rising over five per cent in early trading following last week's falls.


Javier Mascherano has completed his £17.25m move from Liverpool to Barcelona after passing a medical with the Spanish giants on Monday.

Javier Mascherano completes move to Barcelona


Sparks police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that happened near Coney Island Drive Tuesday night.

Sparks police investigating fatal motorcycle accident


A pit bull attacked a woman while she was waiting for a bus on Friday morning, police said.

Pitbull attacks woman waiting for bus, police say


Lonmin PLC, a producer of platinum-group metals, Tuesday urged shareholders to vote for a rights issue to reduce its debt, saying the company may otherwise be unable to comply with its financial covenants and adding that failure to proceed would leave the company in a vulnerable position in talks with its banking group.

Lonmin urges shareholders to vote for rights issue


Due to high demand for tickets, Kansas City Repertory Theatre has added an additional May 9 performance for its hit musical VENICE, now running at Copaken Stage.

Kansas City Repertory theatre adds performance of Venice


Troy Westwood approached a gaggle of reporters just outside the Blue Bombers locker-room yesterday and said softly: ``Here we go again.''


Ten people were injured, three critically, when a car flipped onto a sidewalk near Bryant Park Saturday night.

Car flips onto sidewalk near Bryant Park


A former Stamford man currently living in Georgia confessed to killing his wife in his home early Wednesday morning, according to the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office in Ellijay, Ga.

Former Stamford man confesses to killing his wife


BC-Wall Street, 6th Ld,0109 Stocks jump at open on Wells Fargo profit surprise Eds:


Day of the Dead, also known by its title in Spanish, El día de los muertos, was honored at Oxford Academy in Cypress with spectacular and colorful pavement artwork in keeping with its Mexican heritage.

Day of the Dead honored at Oxford Academy


JS-Kit, a provider of Javascript comments, ratings, and poll widgets for blogs, has announced their acquisition of HaloScan, one of the largest hosted comments service providers.

JS-Kit acquires commenting sytem provider Haloscan


United Technologies Corporation publicly announced on Sunday that it has made a 2.63 billion dollars unsolicited offer to acquire Diebold, the manufacturer of voting machines and ATMs, following almost two years of trying to convincing it to conduct a merger.

United Technologies publicly announce offer to acquire Diebold


Forecasters are watching a band of wet weather as it hits Northland and the west of the South Island today.

Forecasters watching band of wet weather


Instead of Lokpal Bill the Cabinet has cleared the crucial Food Security Bill.


Seven years after launching, Edun is set to unveil its first ad campaign.


With rugby returning to the Olympic program in 2016, USA Rugby and the US Olympic Committee will begin offering player contracts in January.

With rugby returning to Olympics in 2016, us offering players contracts


In his first race on a dirt surface, Animal Kingdom roared from the pack to capture the 137th Kentucky Derby today at Churchill Downs.

Animal Kingdom captures 137th Kentucky Derby


A second person in Travis County has died from West Nile virus, according to the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department.

Second person in Travis County dies from West Nile


The federal government has decided to put wheat export plan on ice until losses and requirements are correctly worked out, official sources told Business Recorder.

Government decides to put wheat export plan on ice


While her co-star Scarlett Johansson is actively campaigning for Barack Obama, Natalie Portman is publicly declaring her support for Hillary Clinton.

Natalie Portman declares support for Hillary Clinton


As the early signing periods begins Wednesday, Robert Upshaw is working on a decision between Louisville, Fresno State, Georgetown and Kansas State.


Chris Rogers, the opening batsman who made his Test debut in January, has walked out on Western Australia, with Victoria looming as his likely new home.


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says if he's re-elected he'll challenge his US counterpart, Barack Obama, to a face-to-face debate.


Julian Assange has formally requested asylum in Ecuador in a bid to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he faces an investigation for rape and sexual molestation.


Syrian security forces opened fire on protesters in several parts of the country yesterday, killing at least eight people and wounding scores, while masked gunmen burst into an apartment in the predominantly Kurdish northeast and shot dead one of Syria's most prominent opposition figures.


Earthport, the cross-border payments service provider, today announces that it has opened a low value payments service into Turkey as part of its global expansion strategy.

Earthport opens payments service into Turkey


Los Angeles Angels outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. has a slight tear in his left knee, but there are no plans to perform surgery or place him on the disabled list.


apanese electronics maker Panasonic Corporation plans to relocate factories from Japan and Vietnam to Indonesia sometime this year, the Investment Coordinating Board said Wednesday.

Panasonic to relocate factories to Indonesia


Jose Antonio Ocampo, the former Colombian finance minister and one of three candidates to become the next president of the World Bank, expects Latin American and the Caribbean nations to support his bid.

World bank candidate Ocampo expects Latin america to support bid


Gordon Brown highlighted changes that could help consumers avoid debt problems and save them around £300million a year on their credit card debts.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown highlights changes to help credit card debts


A crane has collapsed onto a block of flats in Liverpool, seriously injuring the driver and forcing the building to be evacuated.


BT Group PLC said it would cut 10,000 jobs, or 6.3% of its global work force, by March in an effort to rein in costs.


``Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.''


Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports that Carl Crawford was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring.

Carl Crawford placed on disabled list with strained left hamstring


Indian inflation fell to a nine-month low in mid-December, helped by cheaper fuel and lower factory taxes, and analysts saw it diving to around 2 percent by March, freeing the central bank to cut rates deeply.


Palermo got back to winning ways Thursday with a comfortable 2-0 victory over struggling Lecce in Serie A. Mauricio Pinilla put the home side ahead with a penalty in the 27th minute after Nenad Tomovic brought down Abel Hernandez in the area.


Greece is unlikely to avoid recession even though its economy has held up so far in the face of the global crisis, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said yesterday.


FLOOD levels are dropping in Brisbane, although a second peak slightly lower than experienced early this morning is expected on the high tide this afternoon about 4pm.

Flood levels are dropping in Brisbane, but a second peak is expected at 4pm


Model Katie Price has revealed that she is trying for a baby with new husband Alex Reid and can't wait to get pregnant.


China has overtaken Germany as the world's biggest exporter, according to trade figures released by Chinese customs authorities.

China overtakes Germany as world's biggest exporter


National Express Group said it is fully hedged for the remainder of the year after the bus and train operator increased the level of fuel hedging for 2008.


A Colorado man led Wyoming state troopers on a wild high-speed chase along two interstates and into the prairie before he was finally captured, authorities said Sunday.

Colorado man leads Wyoming state troopers on chase


Cardinal Avery Dulles, a convert to Roman Catholicism from a prominent American family who was the only US theologian named a cardinal without first becoming a bishop, died Friday.


Pound sterling recovered from two year low of 1.7318 against the dollar yesterday and closed in the green as the weakness in the counterpart and profit booking by the investors after a downward rally.


``Pakistan People's Party will be the one that sends President Pervez Musharraf home,'' its co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said on Sunday night.


A woman was seriously injured after falling from a 30-foot climbing wall at the annual Volkslauf mud run Saturday morning.

Woman seriously injured in fall at Volkslauf mud run


The Bushland Falcons now lead Sonora 3-2 after three innings in the third game of the Region I-2A final at McMurry University.


NBA star Kendrick Perkins was arrested in Beaumont, TX this morning for public intoxication and disorderly conduct ...


The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation says jobless benefit payments to claimants were not posted to debit card accounts last night due to a computer glitch.

Jobless benefits not posted because of computer glitch


Six persons were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting a dalit woman and forcing her to eat human excreta at Polenbasa village, about 120 km from Nuapada, police said.


Whether or not Reyes wins the batting title, it's been a real treat to watch him play in the Mets uniform.

It's been treat of watching Jose Reyes play


The Lake City Police Department said an elderly couple was found dead in their home Sunday afternoon.


BPC Banking Technologies, a provider of Open System e-payment solutions for the global financial industry, has added the iPad channel to its SmartVista solution.

BPC Banking Technologies added iPad channel to its SmartVista solution


Nine pot-bellied pigs have been found abandoned on a mountainside in the Republic of Ireland.


A SCIENCE technician who died last year has been honoured with the naming of a new lab in his memory.


Rennes stretched their unbeaten run to eight games as they twice came from behind to grab a point against Le Mans.


Kids fly free on Vision Airlines out of the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield.


The Centre has admitted that lands belonging to few satras, which are over 100-year-old are under encroachment.


University students may be negatively affected by the recently proposed Bill C-61, which, if passed as law, would amend current Canadian copyright laws.

University students may be negatively affected by Copyright law


Nicki Minaj has revealed she is inspired by singer Rihanna and admitted she looks up to her.


A UN spokesperson on Tuesday warned of ``immense'' challenges in reaching displaced Kachin who have fled into rebel-held territories in northern Burma, two days after a convoy of humanitarian aid reached the government-controlled Hpakant region for the first time since the conflict began.

UN warns of 'immense' challenges in reaching displaced Kachin


Who Will Win American Idol 2010 ? this is the question is munching in every mind today.


GameYeeeah has cut the price for R4 DS to $5.29 - the lowest price of the R4 series it is currently carrying.

Gameyeeeah cuts the price for R4 DS to $5.29


The Romanian government warns farmers over lower grain prices and in particular the low price of rapeseed, of some RON 1.4 per kg in the last season.

Romanian government warns farmers over the low price of rapeseed


Singer-songwriter Moby says major record labels need to ``reinvent themselves or die quietly''.

Moby says major record labels should ``die quietly''


Indian Airlines has slashed fares to most of the Indian destinations from Dubai at a time airlines are hiking the fares to meet the exorbitant cost of fuel.


Acer and Asus have launched a range of new Android and Windows tablets at the Computex show in Taipei.

Acer and Asus launch Android and Windows tablets at Computex


AIDS has killed 25 million people worldwide but new infections are slowing sharply, the UN said in an annual report on the crisis Tuesday that mixed hope with a warning against complacency.

Aids kills 25 million but new infections slowing


Jordan on Monday responded to Wikileaks leaked documents: ``Jordan's position is clear...in its rejection of any military operation against Iran.


Antonio Esfandiari outlasts sellout field to win the richest single prize in tournament poker history.

Antonio Esfandiari wins richest prize in poker history


Liberty Global Inc., a leading cable operator in Europe, Latin America, and Australia, may finally quit from Australia.


The Gulf has immense importance in Indian foreign policy, with over six million Indians working in the region, visiting Indian Defence Minister said here.

Gulf has immense importance for India in foreign policy:


The Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks are to cut more than 1,400 jobs in the UK, their owner said today.

Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks to cut 1,400 jobs


Tesla, the start-up electric-car manufacturer that has been embroiled in a public spat with a New York Times reporter over the vehicle's driving range, reported a loss of $75 million for its fourth quarter.


The political parties, which had written dissenting notes on the 18th Amendment draft, are likely to present amendments when the Parliament would take up the proposed bill for legislation, parliamentary sources informed on Tuesday.


Rihanna and Chris Brown have reportedly split again.


Liverpool striker Luis Suarez apologized Sunday for his ''inexcusable'' behavior after biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during a 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday, while manager Brendan Rodgers called the incident ''unacceptable.


Large Scottish dealer group Arnold Clark has expanded its operations in England with new Vauxhall dealerships in Kendal and Morecombe.


Google translate for animals is an Android application which is undoubtedly going to bridge the language gap between animals and humans.


Bradley Cooper did 'stupid' things Updated: 07:55, Monday March 11, 2013 Bradley Cooper used to do 'stupid' things when he was growing up.


News 2 has learned nearly every state agency has overdue debt that hasn't been collected, and it totals more than $1 billion.


AP Feed Former big league second baseman Marcus Giles has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for assaulting his wife last fall.


A fire at London's Park Lane Hilton hotel forced the evacuation of about 1,500 people.


Khan, the owner of the Kolkata franchise of the IPL, which bought the controversial Pakistan pacer at the player auctions has asked Shoaib to apologise to the Pakistan Cricket Board.


Diesel prices fell for the second straight week, falling 2.9 cents to $3.833 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration.

Diesel prices fall 2.9 cents to $3.833 per gallon


Jack A. Weil, the oldest working CEO in America and patriarch of a LoDo clothing company that put the snap in western wear, died Wednesday night at the age of 107.

Oldest working CEO Jack Weil dies at 107


Rep. Tim Ryan was arrested in August for public intoxication, according to Virginia court records and a Ryan spokesman.

Rep. Tim Ryan arrested in August for public intoxication


Philippines looks to impose mining tax Updated: 14:02, Wednesday March 21, 2012 The Philippines' government intends to impose far heavier taxes and tougher environmental restrictions on the mining industry, President Benigno Aquino says.


A lone Tamil rebel killed a soldier in eastern Sri Lanka and injured two in a shootout marking the first military casualties after the guerrilla leadership was crushed six weeks ago, a military spokesman said Sunday.


GREEK police say a 22-year-old British climber has died after suffering a fall on Mount Olympus in northern Greece.Police in the northern region of Pieria said Stephen Wright, from Gloucestershire, had been climbing with a 21-year-old Greek friend in a canyon at an altitude of about 2,300 feet when he fell and suffered head injuries yesterday evening.Rescue crews managed to retrieve him shortly after 3am today, but Mr Wright had died, police said.Mount Olympus, Greece's highest mountain at 2,917 9,570 feet and the mythological home of the ancient Greek gods, is a popular destination for climbers.

British climber dies after falling on Mount Olympus


Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner is not expected to play this afternoon when the Cardinals face the Tennessee Titans, the Arizona Republic reports.


A day after serial blasts rocked Ahmedabad, the city police diffused a live bomb in a garbage bin.

Ahmedabad police diffuse another live bomb


Capital Bank has completed the acquisition of the four Fayetteville area branches of Omni National Bank into Capital Bank, bringing a broad array of products and services to customers in Fayetteville.

Capital Bank completes acquisition of branches


Betty White will host sketch comedy show ``Saturday Night Live.''

Betty White to host 'Saturday Night Live'


Telstra has launched customer service via Facebook following an admission by chief executive, David Thodey, that the company had fallen short on its customer service improvement goals for the 2011 financial year.

Telstra launches Facebook customer service


Toyota said its US sales dropped 7 percent in 2011, hurt by supply problems from Japan's earthquake and tsunami.


New Mexico has hired assistant Craig Neal as head coach of the men's basketball program to replace Steve Alford.

New Mexico hires assistant Craig Neal as head coach


One person is dead and two people are injured after a car crash early Saturday morning in Beloit.

One person dead, two injured after crash in Beloit


Union Minister of Corporate Affairs Verappa Moily on Monday said there was no need to amend the RTI Act even though there were inbuilt weaknesses in it.

'No need to amend RTI Act despite inbuilt weaknesses'


Britain has finalized plans for a national anti-doping agency that will begin operations by the end of the year.

Britain finalizes plans for anti-doping agency


Johnson Matthey, Royston largest employer, wants to close it final salary pension scheme, which is currently £173m in deficit.

Johnson Matthey to close final salary pension scheme


Al Sayed Afi Al Kaaz, chairman of board of the directors of Johan Lang Lasal Turkish company, which specialises in the real estate services in Turkey, has confirmed that Qatar Investment Authority is ready to invest in the Turkish real estate market.

Qatar Investment Authority to invest in Turkey:


Japanese automaker Toyota said Thursday it will test all its sport utility vehicles for safety after suspending sales of the Lexus GX 460 SUV worldwide due to a roll-over risk, AFP informed.

Toyota to test sports utility vehicles over safety


Campbell Soup may make a 1.5 billion pound break-up bid for Britain's United Biscuits, according to a report.

Campbell Soup may bid for United Biscuits


Russian mobile operator MTS has launched its digital pay TV services in 150 cities and towns across the country.


Kanye West has teamed with Jay-Z for a new track, the latest in his ``GOOD Friday'' series.


Akshaya Patra, the largest NGO which feeds lakhs of hungry children plans to strengthen its support base through Internet.

Akshaya Patra to strengthen its support base


Arab League ministers decided yesterday to let member nations arm Syrian rebels fighting President Bashar Al Assad, and invited an opposition coalition to take the League seat formerly occupied by Damascus.


The country's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki India, on Thursday said it has roped in Bollywood actor R Madhavan as the brand face for its popular hatchback WagonR as it aims to increase sale of the car in South India.

Maruti ropes in Madhavan as brand face of WagonR


A&E patients are being admitted to hospital in order to meet a Government target, new figures suggest.

A&E patients admitted to hospital 'to meet targets'


Linas Kleiza should see a bigger role for the Nuggets in Round 2 of the playoffs, when they will face the Mavericks.

Kleiza should see bigger role for Nuggets


Haverhill native Tom Bergeron took home his first prime-time Emmy last night, at the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Haverhill's Tom Bergeron takes home first Primetime Emmy


His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai has given orders that Emirates NBD takes over Dubai Bank, according to the official news agency WAM.


MARK SHAW'S excellent winter form continued with another impressive victory in the Northern Athletics Cross-Country Championships at Pontefract.

Mark Shaw's excellent winter form continues


Twilight star Kristen Stewart is officially playing Snow White in the upcoming movie Snow White and the Huntsman.

Kristen Stewart officially playing 'Snow White'


The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled right wing Mark Parrish from the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League today, Lightning Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced.

Tampa Bay Lightning recall right wing Mark Parrish from Norfolk Admirals of ahl


BANGALORE, After a delay of two weeks, iPhone make Apple Inc has finally launched its cloud music service, iTunes Match, in the US.

Apple launches cloud music service in US


``Wines For U'', a Wine and Real Ale specialist based in Woking, Surrey has announced its best wines and Real Ales at affordable prices.

Wines for U announces wines at affordable prices


Taiwan stocks rose 0.98 percent on Tuesday, with Mediatek Inc up after it said it aims to ship 28 percent more mobile phone chips this year on growing demand, in a positive sign for Taiwan's technology sector.


A Jefferson County man was killed in a one-vehicle crash last night, state police said.


Housebuilder Bovis has issued a profit warning as the credit crunch firmly bites into the UK property market.


``Teen Mom'' Amber Portwood just lost primary custody of her baby daughter ...

'Teen Mom' Amber Portwood loses primary custody


- The organization Professionals for Ethics reported this week that at the conclusion of the 2007-08 school year, more than 41,000 objections to Education for Citizenship had been registered in Spain and that the opposition to the controversial course was ``without precedence'' in the country.

41,000 objections to Education for Citizenship registered in Spain


Bath rugby players Michael Lipman, Alex Crockett and Andrew Higgins have resigned from the English club with immediate effect after a probe into an alleged bar brawl.


Leather and footwear exports rose 13.8 per cent in the first seven months to US$2.75 billion, according to the Viet Nam Leather and Footwear Association.


Travel agents Thomson and First Choice are creating up to 150 jobs by opening 30 new shops.

Thomson and First Choice creating up to 150 jobs


China and Indonesia vowed Monday to step up the strategic partnership to a higher level.

China, Indonesia vow to step up strategic partnership


Safeway Inc. announced that its Board of Directors met yesterday and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share.

Safeway Inc. Board of Directors declares quarterly dividend


Leinster beat Irish rivals Ulster 42-14 to win the European Cup, allowing New Zealander Brad Thorn to add to his World Cup and Super Rugby titles.

Leinster beat Ulster 42-14 in European Cup


Far out in the Atlantic, a little yellow submarine is trying to slip from current to current, gliding across the ocean beneath the waves.

Yellow submarine is trying to slip from current to current


ROBERT Pattinson thought his Twilight character Edward Cullen was ``completely ridiculous'' when he first read the books.

Robert Pattinson thought Edward Cullen was ridiculous!


Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady is telling people tonight that he plans to resign Tuesday, sources familiar with his decision say.

Illinois Republican chairman Pat Brady to resign, sources say


Grits Gresham, noted outdoorsman, writer, author, and television personality, died Feb. 18 after a lengthy illness his family said.


Unilever has shifted advertising duties for its Continental brand from DDB to Lowe as part of a regional realignment of Knorr, the global brand name for Continental.

Unilever shifts Continental brand from DDB to Lowe


A poll released today shows Dave Bing and interim Mayor Kenneth Cockrel Jr. leading the pack of 15 squaring off in a Feb. 24 primary to complete the term of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Poll shows Bing and Cockrel leading the pack


Avatar won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Sunday.


Global container shipping and logistics company Neptune Orient Lines will cut about 1,000 jobs to deal with an ``unprecedented'' industry downturn, the company said Wednesday.


From snowstorms, flooding and the Joplin tornado he says Joplin will be rebuilt and he wants to assure people that won't get lost as they work through the funding details.


New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan adamantly shot down the New York Daily News story that reported he would welcome being fired by Jets owner Woody Johnson if he does not intend to make any offseason changes to the offense on Friday.

Rex Ryan shoots down New York Daily News' report


More than 200 residents showed up for the open carry picnic in Glenwood City on Sunday afternoon.

200 residents show up for open carry picnic


By now you have learned that the NFL lockout is over.


US crude futures slipped below $109 a barrel on Monday after three days of gains, as fears that high prices would dampen demand overrode concerns over a cut in Saudi oil output.

US crude futures slips below $109 a barrel after three days of gains


Two fishermen have been pulled from Long Island Sound after being caught on a breakwater at Bridgeport's Seaside Park.


Russell Crowe, Danielle Spencer reportedly split Oscar winner Russell Crowe and his wife of nine years, singer Danielle Spencer, are no longer together, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.


CNS, UAE's leading infrastructure system integrator, has achieved a Gold Certification from Cisco in the Gulf, after meeting rigorous standards for networking competency, service, support and customer satisfaction.

CNS achieves Gold Certification from Cisco in the Gulf


A teenage girl driving a Dodge Ram 1500, with three passengers on board, was killed in a one-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon.


I can't help but wonder what really goes on in my daughter's classrooms....


BC Ferries says it will eliminate a fuel surcharge on its major and minor routes before the holiday season.


Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel has said that he is expecting a close competition in the 2013 Formula 1 season and believes that there will be two or three drivers fighting for the title.

Sebastian Vettel expects close competition in 2013 --


Blackstone has raised more than $10bn in less than a year for its latest real estate fund and is looking to raise another $2bn by year's end, according to people familiar with the matter.

Blackstone raises $10bn for real estate fund


The National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative announced today that it will offer a new service to assist telcos with retransmission consent negotiations with local stations and station management groups.

NRTC offers service to telcos for retransmission consent negotiations


A judge called him ``a poster child for Three Strikes'' -- then sent a Fresno man to prison Friday for crimes committed against a 92-year-old woman.


The Hurricanes' Novice team that won the silver medal at the Bursey Signs Invitational Tournament that was held in Lewisporte from March 16 to 18.


Record-breaking Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan will play Twenty20 for Gloucestershire for the next two seasons, the English county club said today.

Muralitharan to play for Gloucestershire


Chemicals group Nufarm Ltd says it expects operating profit to show meaningful growth in fiscal 2010 and says its balance sheet is expected to strengthen, following a ``poor quality performance'' last year.


US-based General Electric on Monday said it would invest about $ 200 million for setting up an infrastructure equipment manufacturing facility in India, and would recruit over 3,000 people for the same this year.

GE to invest $200 million to set up manufacturing facility


TELEHOUSE America now offers a new suite of solutions specifically packaged for online gaming companies and operators.

TELEHOUSE America offers solutions for online gaming companies


Sonic Unleashed isn't coming to DS, as was claimed on the newest Nintendo release schedule yesterday.


QANTAS won't go under if rival Etihad expands into the local market but tough choices have to be made about the Australian airline's future, Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey says.


A WOMAN and a child were cut free from a car after it collided with a transit van.


A St. Paul health aide stole more than $1,500 from the dirty clothes of a terminally ill cancer patient and was arrested that day with a duffel bag that contained the money and a book titled ``Money Hungry,'' state health investigators said.

Health aide stole more than $1,500 from cancer patient


A woman has died after she fell from a bridge onto a busy carriageway near Newbury in Berkshire.


We, the people ... we are the Tea Party.


Another oil rig exploded and caught fire in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, and there is no indication of oil sheen, officials said.

Another oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico


A University student reported a dog attack to an officer in the University Veterinary Hospital last night.


Just when we thought she was really starting to behave herself, Lindsay has admitted to failing one of her daily drug tests.


Japanese opposition parties vowed yesterday to pursue a funding scandal that has ensnared a ruling party kingpin ahead of a mid-year election, but stopped short of threatening to delay a budget debate in parliament.


``Swiss defender Alinghi offered to hold the next edition of the America's Cup in eastern Australia in a bid to resolve its legal dispute over a venue with US challenger Oracle.''

Alinghi offers to hold America's Cup in Australia


Suresh Kalmadi, former chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee who has been lodged in a jail on charges of corruption, will soon undergo a brain scan as a Delhi court gave its permission yesterday.


Rihanna accompanied Chris Brown to court with his mother Joyce Hawkins as he prepared for another probation hearing.

Rihanna accompanies Chris Brown to court


On the lines of special economic zones, realtors are now demanding special residential zones and special residential corridors to provide low cost housing for the economically weaker sections.

Realtors now demand special residential zones


The commissioner general of prison KWKodipilli said that a special programme to provide physiological medication to the prisoners has been launched.

A special programme to provide physiological medication to the prisoners has been launched.


Gil Clancy, the Hall of Fame boxing manager and trainer who guided Emile Griffith to the welterweight and middleweight championships and later worked as a boxing matchmaker and TV analyst, died Thursday in Lynbrook, NY He was 88.

Gil Clancy, boxing manager and trainer, dies at 88


ROBERT Pattinson angrily told girlfriend Kristen Stewart that she ``completely humiliated'' him after it emerged she had cheated on him with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders.

Robert Pattinson tells Kristen Stewart: 'you humiliated me'


Lohan was allegedly punched in the face early today by a waitress at a LA club on her 24th birthday, according to a report.

Lindsay Lohan punched by a waitress on birthday


Late-night television show host Jay Leno will be replaced by presenter Jimmy Fallon on NBC's The Tonight Show, the US network has said.

Jay Leno replaced by Jimmy Fallon at Tonight show


In occupied Kashmir, the Director of Kashmir Institute of Strategic Studies Khalid Jehangir has said that the resolution of Kashmir dispute is vital to establish peace and stability in South Asia, reports KMS.

Resolution of Kashmir dispute vital to peace in South Asia:


InterContinental Hotels Group, the largest hotels group in the world, launched its first upscale boutique brand in Asia in Shanghai yesterday, a nod to the city's rising prominence as a business and tourism hub.

Intercontinental hotels launches its boutique brand in Shanghai


TD Bank is officially coming to Florham Park in March, after the Borough Council authorized the developer's agreement at last week's meeting.


KBR today announced it has been awarded a delivery order contract by Atlanta Public Schools to be the preferred provider of renovation and repair construction projects for school facilities district wide.

KBR awarded delivery order contract with Atlanta Public Schools


Qatar is ready to help German carmaker Porsche take full control of Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, according to a report due out Monday in the German magazine Focus.

Qatar ready to help Porsche take over VW


Kyle Turris' agent, Kurt Overhardt, confirms that Turris has asked Coyotes for a trade.


Paul Heaton has revealed that he has become a pub landlord after buying a lease to a public house in Salford.


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in an interview on Iranian TV Tuesday night that Iran would have ``no problem'' shipping its uranium abroad.

Iran: 'no problem' shipping uranium abroad


Israeli Defence Minister and Labour party chairman Ehud Barak has demanded that Olmert step down over corruption allegations.


A local brewery is appealing state ABC officials' decision to ban its product from convenient stores.

Brewery appealing decision to ban product from some stores


If you're interested in seeing how the Warriors fare in Keith Smart's debut as head coach, you can watch the Warriors vs Rockets live stream online.


The EU is considering forcing Microsoft to distribute rival browsers as part of Windows, the software maker disclosed in a regulatory filing last week.

EU may force Microsoft to distribute rival browsers


China Knowledge reported that Linyi Mining Industry Group Co Ltd will issue CNY 500 million worth of unsecured notes with a maturity of five years on the interbank market on October 11.

Linyi Mining Industry to issue CNY 500 million in notes


Italian press on Thursday crowned Lionel Messi the new king of world football following Barcelona's comprehensive 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League final here.

Italian press crowns Messi as 'new king'


The United Nations has urged Nigeria to stop ethnic and religious violence in its so-called Middle Belt, where it says fighting has killed up to 70 people since August.

UN urges Nigeria to stop ethnic, religious violence


jbaker@enquirer.com A high-speed police chase ended in a crash overnight, according to Middletown police.


Prime Minister Sali Berisha has considered French investments in Albania as successful at the opening of the Albanian-French Investment club during a ceremony at Rogner Hotel in Tirana on Thursday afternoon.

Berisha considers French investments in Albania as successful


News Corp., the media conglomerate controlled by Rupert Murdoch, has withdrawn its bid to purchase Newsday, a company spokeswoman said.

News Corp. withdraws bid to purchase Newsday


A recent study found that early identification is key for the implementation of interventions in infants too young to receive the pertussis vaccine.

Identification is key for infants too young to receive pertussis vaccine


Kyrgyzstan wants to name a mountain after Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the Interfax news agency reported Tuesday.


India stands the favorite to win the T20 world cup again.


The third polar bear, which never came ashore in Iceland this summer but many people thought they had spotted, inspired Icelandic author Thorgrímur Thráinsson to write a children's novel on the subject.

Third polar bear inspires children's novel


AJC has released a hard-hitting new 4 minute video about the Iranian nuclear threat entitled ``Point of No Return? Iran 's Drive for Nuclear Weapons.''

AJC releases new video on Iranian nuclear threat


A former IU basketball recruit from Kentucky has pleaded guilty to a drug charge.


Iran launches monkey into space Updated: 04:25, Wednesday January 30, 2013 Iran has taken a 'big step' towards sending astronauts into space by 2020, successfully launching a monkey above the Earth's atmosphere, Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi told state television.


Apple released iOS 5 beta 6 to developers today over the air and via its online Developer Center.

Apple releases iOS 5 beta 6 to developers


Oriental Food Industries Holdings Bhd, a leading manufacturer and exporter of snack food and confectioneries here, sees strong export potential for ``Zess'' -- its chocolate rice crispy snack.

Oriental Food Industries sees strong export potential for 'Zess'


Fabolous, along with members of the charity organization After-School All-Stars, visited the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Time Square today to ring the NASDAQ morning bell.


Former US House Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas was sentenced to three years in state prison Monday for conspiring to launder money.

DeLay sentenced to three years in prison


Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has said that people should not always look upto him to solve their problems.

People should not always look upto me to solve problems:


A 73-year-old Lexington man died from injuries sustained in a traffic accident Sept. 4 in Ft. Gratiot Township.


Clint Eastwood's daughter Alison Eastwood married Chainsaw Gang's Stacy Poitras on Friday, People reports.


Two people were shot Wednesday night in San Marcos, and three people were being sought, the Sheriff's Department said.


Edin Dzeko, one of the Bundesliga's top scorers over the past two years, says he is considering leaving Wolfsburg at the end of the season.


Felix Sturm retained his WBA middleweight title with a contentious split-decision win over Irish challenger Matthew Macklin in Lanxess Arena on Saturday.


KARACHI, President Asif Ali Zardari is likely to seek Chinese investment, mainly in power sector besides financial assistance to improve economic condition in his first visit after assuming office, sources said.

Zardari likely to seek Chinese investment


Visiting Security Council team have met Somali leaders during a stop in Djibouti where talks are being held between representatives of the Government and the opposition in the neighbouring strife-torn nation under the auspices of the United Nations.

UN Security Council team meets Somali leaders


Winnipeg police are seeking a suspect in a serious sexual assault that took place Friday morning.

Police seek suspect in serious sexual assault


Albertville city engineer and Wright County are ready to move forward with plans to make a signal change on County Roads 37 and 19.

Albertville and Wright County to move forward with signal change


The Taliban announced a 10-day ceasefire in Pakistan's Swat Valley on Sunday after freeing a Chinese hostage during peace talks with the government.


United Nations patrols in Syria are being deliberately targeted with heavy weapons and armour-piercing ammunition, the world body's secretary general said.

UN patrols in Syria 'targeted by heavy weapons'


Philly's most famous Ben Franklin actor has suffered a stroke.


Adaptive Planning, the worldwide leader in on-demand financial planning and reporting solutions for companies of all sizes, today announced continuing momentum with enterprise clients.

Adaptive Planning announces continuing momentum with enterprise clients


The jury deciding the age discrimination case against the Kansas City Chiefs finished its first day of deliberations on Tuesday.

Jury deciding the age-discrimination case against the kc Chiefs


A former Fairfield school teacher has pleaded guilty to having sex with a student, a Solano County prosecutor said Thursday.

Former Fairfield teacher pleads guilty to having sex with student


Heavy traffic is expected on the N4 highway this weekend due to schools breaking up for the holidays and the Innibos Lowveld National Arts Festival in Nelspruit.

Heavy traffic expected on the N4 this weekend


FERRARI'S Felipe Massa, recovering from a life-threatening head injury, said yesterday he will race again at a popular kart event in Brazil in November.

Massa to race again in kart event in Brazil


TRIBUTES were paid yesterday to a keen hillwalker and photographer who died while taking pictures in woodland during Scotland's cold snap.


He pitched great, but left the game with a no decision.


The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Jonny Flynn worked out for the Cavs on Monday, and ``performed well for General Manager Chris Grant and coach Byron Scott, according to an NBA source.''

Former syracuse guard Jonny Flynn works out with Cleveland Cavaliers


Kim Kardashian kisses up to a sleepy Kanye West in adorable pictures during their trip to Europe.


Where was Gov. Rick Scott this weekend? ``Anyone else concerned that Rick Scott left the state during hurricane season during wildfire emergency and not tell anyone?''


Serbian Minister of Culture Nebojsa Bradic, accompanied by ministers of culture and diplomats from neighbouring countries, will attend Days of European Heritage events, which begin on September 11, in Prijepolje.

Bradic to attend Days of European Heritage events


Six badly decomposed bodies found at the home of a convicted US rapist facing a new rape allegation were females and all were murder victims, the coroner's office said on Sunday.

Six bodies found in home were murder victims


Sri Lanka's leading amateur golfer Mithun Perera's career as a golfer has reached Venus when he qualified to play in the Australian Open, the first by a Sri Lankan in the history of golfing in this country.

Mithun Perera qualifies to play in aussie Open


BJP's Karia Munda is all set to be the new Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha as the ruling and the opposition parties on Friday supported his nomination for the post, for which there is no other contender.

Karia Munda all set to be Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha


31/12/11 A bomb ripped through a military vehicle Saturday killing two Pakistani soldiers in a village in the restive northwestern tribal area bordering Afghanistan, a security official said.

Bomb ripped through military vehicle killing two soldiers


The Walter Reed Army Medical Center is closing its doors after providing care to soldiers and presidents for more than a century.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center closes its doors


Two people have suffered minor injuries in a helicopter crash near Westport Airport, just west of Sand Springs.

2 suffer minor injuries in helicopter crash near Sand Springs


Liam Neeson is reportedly set to replace Mel Gibson in 'The Hangover 2′ cameo role.

Liam Neeson 'to replace Mel Gibson in 'the Hangover 2′


DMC's Culinary Arts Program serves up weekly lunch specials to DMC students, employees and the public.


The worst floods in 30 years have hit Queensland, killing one man in a freak accident but also filling dams throughout the States south-east.


IRI President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, heading a high ranking delegation, arrived in New York Saturday evening to attend the 67th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly, IRNA reported.


An autopsy is planned today for Michael Jackson, though results are not likely to be final until toxicology tests can be completed, a process that could take several days and sometimes weeks.

Autopsy planned today for pop. icon Michael Jackson


Robin van Persie says that he is ``really happy'' at Manchester United and reveals that he left Arsenal as he needed ``a new challenge''.

Manchester United's robin van Persie: 'I needed a new challenge'


The Tribune Company filed for bankruptcy protection in a federal court in Delaware on Monday, as the owner of The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Cubs baseball team struggled to cope with rising debt and falling ad revenue.


Financially struggling China Eastern Airlines says it plans to buy 20 Airbus A320 jets following an agreement last week with the European aircraft maker.

China Eastern Airlines to buy 20 Airbus A320 jets


``Health care is not a right,'' he announced over lunch.


Security researchers have revealed that Apple's popular iPhone has been designed to secretly track a user's location and store the information on the device, without the user's knowledge.

IPhone designed to secretly track location of users


Vice President Jejomar Binay led government officials and other guests in promoting freshwater biodiversity at the opening of Las Farolas in Frontera Verde, Barangay Ugong in Pasig City.

Binay, officials promote freshwater biodiversity


TradeDoubler, a pan-European digital marketing company, has signed a technology integration agreement with Marin Software, a provider of an enterprise-class paid search management application for large advertisers and agencies.

TradeDoubler signs technology integration agreement with Marin Software


Instagram, the free photo sharing app that gives users the ability to apply one-click professional filters to their shots, just announced that it has surpassed the 5 million user mark.


Floodwaters are receding on the NSW north coast, revealing costly damage caused by days of heavy rain that killed one person, displaced thousands of others and now threatens the agricultural sector.


Legendary cinematographer William A. Fraker, ASC, BSC went to heaven last Wednesday evening.


Hindi and Chinese, languages spoken in the emerging markets of the world, may dethrone Queen's English from the coveted status of ``preferred lingua franca'', believes an American expert.


India's Reliance Industries Ltd said on Thursday it had started arbitration proceedings against Reliance Communications Ltd after the mobile carrier failed to participate in meetings to resolve a dispute concerning ownership of shares.

Reliance Industries starts arbitration against Reliance Communications


Toyota Motor Corp. recalled 2.17 million vehicles in the United States on Thursday to address accelerator pedals that could become entrapped in floor mats or jammed in driver's side carpeting, prompting federal regulators to close its investigation into the embattled Japanese automaker.

Toyota recalls 2.17 million vehicles in us


Mumbai, Jul 9 The US dollar ended sharply dearer against the rupee at 55.92/93 per dollar and the Pound sterling also finished higher at 86.63/65 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market here today.

US dollar ends sharply dearer against rupee


The real crowd-pleaser for those Lib Dems who got up in time for the Trident debate this morning was Defence Minister Nick Harvey's suggestion that Trident lives to die another day.


Gunmen of unknown origin killed 15 fishermen off the coast of Basilan on Tuesday, officials reported.


Democrats have nominated Barack Obama for a second term as president, setting up a showdown this fall with Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Dems nominate Obama for second term as president


New Delhi, Apr 23 Inflation rose to 0.26 per cent for the week ended April 11 from 0.18 per cent in the previous week as essential food articles like cereals, eggs, salt, and fruit and vegetable turned dearer.


With well above average temperatures forecasted this week it has left many of us wondering where winter has gone?


Online retail powerhouse Amazon.com pumped 175 million dollars Thursday into LivingSocial, a fast-growing startup that connects smartphone users with shopping bargains.

Amazon pumps 175 million dollars into LivingSocial


AN elephant trampled its keeper to death at a Japanese zoo on Tuesday as he tried to stop the gigantic animal from attacking its new-born calf, police and reports said.