Alistair Darling says he is optimistic the UK can ride the current economic storm despite his comments which rattled financial markets.


Two Afghan police officers were killed in a clash with foreign troops conducting a night raid southwest of the Afghan capital, Kabul, early yesterday, police and military officials said, adding to Afghan pressure to stop the raids.

Two Afghan police officers killed in clash with troops


Agartala, May 19 Indian states bordering Bangladesh have become vulnerable to bird flu with the country continuing to be a breeding ground for the disease, officials here said Monday.

States bordering Bangladesh vulnerable to bird flu


Japanese retailer Fast Retailing has revealed it will open its first multi-brand department store in Tokyo next month.

Fast Retailing to open first multi-brand store


As if it weren't hard enough to get around with the Blanchard River and its tributaries running out of their banks, an Amanda Township bridge has been closed.


Fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne is recovering from heart valve surgery at his home in Morro Bay.


Rohit Sharma scores quick fire century to guide Mumbai past Kolkata.


Taiwan stocks ended 0.38 percent higher on Wednesday, with financial shares rising close to 2 percent on positive views that banks will benefit from expected continued rises in Taiwan's interest rates.


Amid bad financial news for Callaway on Wednesday, CEO George Fellows resigned and was replaced on an interim basis by Anthony S. Thornley, who has been on Callaway's board since 2004.


Credit unions have won concessions from the Government in relation to the planned new State regulatory authority, the Central Bank Commission.


Singapore billionaire Ng Teng Fong died on Tuesday morning, Far East Organization said in a statement today.

Billionaire Ng Teng Fong dies, Far East Organization says


Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said Monday it's extending its offer to buy all the outstanding shares of Casey's General Stores Inc. stock for $36.75 apiece.

Alimentation Couche-Tard extends offer to buy outstanding shares of Casey's General Stores


Oil prices jumped to a new record above $106 Friday in choppy trading after the dollar fell to a new low against the euro.


President Bush has declared 30 Iowa counties as disaster areas after the state was hit by a severe winter storm last month.

Bush declares 30 Iowa counties disaster areas


Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is officially approved by the FCC and is ready for the US market.

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic approved by the FCC


Quanta, which is the world's largest PC contract maker, has cut its staff on its Taiwan production line by a third this year.


CESC Ltd is in talks to buy a 40% stake in an Indonesian coal mine, vice chairman Sanjeev Goenka said.

CESC in talks to buy 40% in Indonesia mine


President Obama will name Denis McDonough as the new White House chief of staff and announce other changes to his staff Friday afternoon, a White House official said.

Obama to name new White House chief of staff


Food and clothing retailer Marks and Spencer PLC on Tuesday reported that full year profits rose 24.5 percent, but the company said sales dipped in the fourth quarter and it expected a difficult year ahead.


A Surrey man has pleaded guilty to the gruesome hatchet murder of his estranged wife.


The liberation of Libya will be declared Saturday, Oct 22 in the city of Benghazi.

Liberation of Libya to be declared Oct 22


Iran is ready to start immediately talks with Western powers over a nuclear fuel swap deal it signed in May, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Sunday.

Iran ready to start talks on nuclear fuel swap deal:


Mima, an independent physician group in Florida, has licensed SafeTrace Tx transfusion management software system from Wyndgate Technologies, a division of Global Med Technologies, a provider of e-health, medical information technology solutions.

Mima licenses transfusion management software system from Wyndgate


Horses at a popular seaside resort are being forced to wear nappies to help clean up the streets.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Saturday, in a meeting with his supporters, that cancer is no match for him and predicted a ``memorable'' victory in next October's presidential election when he will run against the unified opposition candidate Henrique Capriles.

Venezuela's Chavez says cancer no match for him, predicts ``memorable'' victory


A coffee morning organised by Pedmore Senior Citizens Club has raised a remarkable £320 for charity.


Italy is evaluating whether or not it is necessary to close its embassy in Iran, said Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi on Wednesday.

Italy evaluates whether or not to close embassy in Iran:


European stocks gained ground by midday on Wednesday, with banks charging ahead amid corporate takeover talk and a share issue by Barclays, ahead of the Federal Reserve interest rate policy decision and a slew of economic data.


The Auburn football scrimmage on Saturday, March 8, at 10 am at Jordan-Hare Stadium has been canceled due to the forecast for inclement weather.


The Bank of America will begin charging a five dollar monthly fee for debit card use.

Bank of America to charge for debit card use


Presenter Fern Britton said she is ``enjoying a disgraceful middle age'' as she showed off a new tattoo.


WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. Critter-friendly West Hollywood is moving forward with plans to ban fur sales.

West Hollywood moves toward ban on fur sales


Prime Minister John Key has again signalled that a gay pride parade may return to the streets of Auckland, as he spoke to record crowds at the city's Big Gay Out festival.


The Cabinet held its weekly meeting on Monday at the Seif Palace under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.


Investors pulled $3.7 billion out of hedge funds in June, punishing these loosely regulated portfolios for their poor performance in May, according to data released earlier this week.

Investors pull $3.7 billion from hedge funds


``Things fall apart, things come together,'' Colum McCann said Tuesday night from the stage at New York's Town Hall, not quite halfway through the PEN American Center tribute to Chinua Achebe and the 50th anniversary of his revolutionary novel, ``Things Fall Apart.''


During a phone interview with On Air with Ryan Seacrest Wednesday, Josh Hutcherson revealed what it felt like to kiss Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Lawrence.

Josh Hutcherson on kissing Jennifer Lawrence:


West Bromwich Albion fullback Steven Reid is expected to miss a month of action after undergoing a successful knee operation.


Miners shout slogans in front of the main gate of El Teniente copper mine during a national strike near Rancagua city, some 100 km south of Santiago, April 9, 2013.

Miners shout slogans in front of main gate of El Teniente copper mine during a national strike near Rancagua


``Hannah Montana'' star Miley Cyrus said that she has a crush on her co-star George Clooney.

Miley Cyrus has a crush on George Clooney


Where is the best florist in and around the Salisbury Patch area?


US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton has sad Washington is committed to the reunification of Cyprus as a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation.

Washington committed to the reunification of Cyprus


Judiciary is the pillar to uphold the constitution and law, said Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry here on Thursday.


Flash 10.1 has been downloaded over one million times in the Android market, says Adobe.

Flash 10.1 downloaded over a million times


Andrei Kirilenko has been downgraded from ``game-time decision'' to ``questionable'' for Friday night's game against the Suns.

Andrei Kirilenko downgraded to questionable


Pennsylvania-based insurer HealthAmerica has opened kiosks at nine Pittsburgh-region malls aimed at Medicare and individual customers who want face-to-face answers to their questions.


The heavy rain which has already caused widespread flooding and damage, is expected in Hawke's Bay for most of the day.


Docklands was the most conservative polling booth within the Melbourne electorate which last month sent to Canberra the nation's first Greens local member.


Jammu A live grenade was recovered in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir which was later defused by the security forces, officials said here on Tuesday.


The new Peugeot 208 has been awarded five stars by Euro NCAP it is the first car in its segment to obtain five stars which is the highest possible rating.


President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday that steelmaker ArcelorMittal will invest 17 million euros to relaunch a furnace at a French plant, giving his re-election campaign a boost.

ArcelorMittal to invest 17 million euros in French plant:


GERMAN police say they have smashed a global child porn ring of some 9,000 suspected pedophiles in 92 countries.


``The people in the country would vote for the Congress for ensuring stability and sustainable economic growth by the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance government,'' he told reporters here.

People will vote for Congress for stability:


It was 30 years ago this week when John McEnroe uttered what has become the most immortal phrase in tennis, if not all sport, when he screamed ``you cannot be serious'' at a Wimbledon umpire while disputing a line call.


An Ethiopian Airlines plane, routed from Beirut to Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa with more than 80 passengers on board has crashed this morning into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after taking off from Beirut in stormy weather.

Ethiopian Airlines plane crashes into Mediterranean Sea


The Sudbury area has recorded its second case of swine flu, the Sudbury and District Health Unit reported Wednesday.

Sudbury area records second case of swine flu


A Petaluma man was treated for smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire Thursday at an eastside apartment, Petaluma fire officials reported.

Petaluma man treated for smoke inhalation after kitchen fire


Channing Tatum is attached to star in 'Ion', a new sci-fi film from 20th Century Fox.


Alliant Techsystems Inc. announced Thursday that it will relocate its corporate headquarters Oct. 1, to Arlington.

Alliant Techsystems is relocating its headquarters to Arlington


STRATFORD, Wis The Stratford High School prom is back on.


Lynsey Gorman from New Cumnock is mixing work and play and absolutely loving it thanks to Jobcentre Plus.


As news of the pregnancy simmers, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian celebrate the new year together in Las Vegas.

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian celebrate the new year in Las Vegas


Millcreek Township police said they are investigating a reported threat found in a restroom at Walnut Creek Middle School this morning.

Millcreek police investigating threat at Walnut Creek Middle School


Online analytics pioneer Webtrends has launched a free iPad app, Webtrends Today, making analytics and insights easily available to users.


News Service Micro Focus International raised its offer for Borland Software to $1.50 per share on Tuesday, up from $1 in early May, to counter a rival offer from a mystery bidder.

Mystery bidder forces Micro Focus to raise offer for Borland


WILL Young says he isn't ``afraid of trying new things'' -- and wants to release a dance album.

Will Young wants to release a dance album


Weyerhaeuser Co., the second-largest owner of US timberland, has declared a record $5.6 billion special dividend to lock in the company's conversion this year to a real estate investment trust.


Prime Minister Najib Mikati discussed improving economic cooperation in the fields of energy and oil with a Russian delegation on Friday, the National News Agency reported, adding that they also discussed means to support the Lebanese army.

Mikati discusses economic cooperation with Russian delegation


``Balloon boy's father, Richard Heene was sentenced today in Collins, Colorado to 90 days in jail but postponed until after the holidays.

Ballon boy father Richard Heene sentenced


LONDON Dzhamal Otarsultanov of Russia won Olympic wrestling gold Friday in men's 55-kilogram freestyle, beating Vladimer Khinchegashvili of Georgia to give the Russians four wrestling golds at the London Games.

Otarsultanov of Russia wins Olympic wrestling gold


A Yellville woman was arrested Monday on theft charges after authorities said she stole a wallet at a local business.

Yellville woman arrested on theft charges


A Shreveport police officer facing two domestic battery charges has been fired.


It has been revealled that Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are expecting a boy and a girl.


He further said, monsoon may also hit Konkan, and Maharashtra in 48 hours.

Monsoon may hit Maharashtra in 48 hours:


PHILADELPHIA - Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier has liver cancer and is under hospice care.

Former heavyweight champ Joe Frazier has cancer


Marcegaglia will start up a new galvanising line at its Ravenna re-rolling works today, Steel Business Briefing learns directly from the Italian company.

Marcegaglia starts up new galvanising line at Ravenna today


The Runescape Classic opens today, Tuesday, June 1 until June 15, 2010.


A visiting professor at the English and Foreign Languages University at Tarnaka here was today arrested for allegedly misbehaving with a PhD student of the varsity, police said.

Professor arrested for misbehaving with student


TRIBUTES have been paid to a dedicated cancer surgeon who saved countless lives and died after sustaining a head injury yards from his home in Hale Village.

Tributes paid to dedicated cancer surgeon


― Just after 3 am Saturday, a car crashed into a home in Pikesville and sparked a major fire.

Car crashes into home, sparks major fire


A survey by JD Power and Associates says that Verizon Wireless has the best call quality overall.


Mario Balotelli opened his Barclays Premier League account for the season and James Milner lashed home a screamer as Manchester City remained hard on the heels of Manchester United with a 2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.

Mario Balotelli opens account and James Milner lashes home a screamer as Manchester City down Wigan


Here, Nigel Terrington, Paragon Group Chief Executive, comments on the latest buy-to-let gross lending figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders which show that record tenant demand is driving landlord purchases...

Record tenant demand drives landlord purchases


More than 100,000 voters in North Carolina cast a ballot on the first day of early voting in an unprecedented rush to the polls amid a historic presidential election, according to elections data released Friday.

More than 100,000 cast a ballot on first day


A RECORD number of Taiwanese believe traditional rival China is friendly towards the self-ruled island and half do not believe closer ties hurt Taiwan's sovereignty, a survey showed on Monday.


Hey look, the airlines are using decoy luggage filled with computers and electronics to catch thieves.

Airlines using decoy luggage to catch thieves


If you've made some dreadful mistakes in your marriage and you're now facing the results of your wrong choices and habits, God didn't do that to you.


Gray Television scored some wiggle room in its allowable leverage and avoided default today through an amendment on its senior credit facility.


Time Trial eXtreme Grand Prix and Infineon Raceway have announced an alliance that will see the Sonoma road course serve as host site of the first-ever zero carbon motorcycle race in the United States.

Infineon Raceway hosts zero carbon motorcycle race


After knowingly selling drugs with questionable safety for years, drug maker GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to a $750 million settlement.

GlaxoSmithKline agrees to $750 million settlement


Sleepy Hollow ex-FBI agent indicted in defense contract fraud A federal grand jury indicted a former FBI special agent and a defense contractor Thursday in a federal fraud case involving US Army contracts, marking the latest turn in what prosecutors have called a multimillion-dollar scheme to win military contracts in Afghanistan.


Oil spills can raise arsenic levels in the ocean, creating an additional long-term threat to the marine ecosystem, a new study suggests.

Oil spill raise arsenic levels in ocean:


HBO's ``Bored to Death'' has kept me coming back for a few reasons this season, despite having getting off to an imbalanced start.


Eric Clapton announced today that he will release his 19th solo studio album on September 28, 2010 simply titled CLAPTON.

Eric Clapton releasing 19th solo studio album


Nintendo has announced a standalone router for the Wii and DS systems.


TUI Travel announced plans to consolidate Moroccan low-cost subsidiary Jet4You into its Belgian business.

Tui Travel to consolidate Jet4You into Belgian business


Fahad Mustafa and Deepti Kakkar's feature documentary Katiyabaaz is the sole Indian film in competition at the 12th Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

Katiyabaaz is the sole Indian film at Tribeca film Festival


A wildfire on the north side of Parley's Canyon continues to burn Monday morning.

Wildfire near Parley's Canyon continues to burn


Nebraska's football/baseball commit Bubba Starling made his official visit to Lincoln this weekend with his father and his friend Lucas Powell - only to see the Texas Longhorns come in and defeat his future program.


The case of two Malaysians detained in Lebanon on suspicion of having ties with militant group Al-Qaeda will be rementioned at the Military Tribunal in Beirut on Wednesday.

Case of two Malaysians detained in Lebanon to be rementioned on Wednesday


New Delhi, Oct 2 Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrived in Delhi Saturday afternoon for a three-day official visit, and immediately began a packed schedule of engagements.

Prince Charles, wife Camilla arrive in Delhi


Altium, developer of next-generation electronics design software and services, announces Altium Designer 12, the evolution of the award winning unified electronics design solution Altium Designer.


At least five militants were killed and six others were injured in an exchange of fire with security forces Friday in northwestern Pakistan, a military statement said.


Teen Mom 2's Leah Messer and her hubby Corey Simms went through a very public divorce back in June, but they're still friends!

Teen Mom Leah Messer and ex Corey Simms are still friends


An Ava man was sentenced in federal court Monday for transporting a minor across state lines for sex.

Ava man sentenced for transporting minor for sex


Oil extended gains towards $57 a barrel on Thursday, after settling at a five-month high in the previous session when a falling number of US job losses and US inventory data brightened hopes for an economic revival.


Japanese labor cash earnings declined for a third month in a row in August, preliminary data from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare showed Tuesday.

Japanese labor cash earnings decline for third month


Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Saint Paul's College notified Dr. Robert L. Satcher, Sr., president, that the College remains accredited, but because of limited financial resources the College will remain on probation for a period up to 12 months.


An article released today in PLoS ONE entitled, Zoonotic Viruses Associated with Illegally Imported Wildlife Products, from a collaborative study led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, identified evidence of retroviruses and herpesviruses in illegally imported wildlife products confiscated at several US international airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport, George Bush Intercontinental-Houston and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International.

Evidence of retroviruses and herpesviruses in illegally imported wildlife products confiscated at several US international airports


BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron has betrayed the City of London by agreeing to EU proposals to impose stricter rules governing hedge funds and private equity groups, says UKIP MEP Marta Andreasen.


Keira Knightley doesn't care if women hate her - because it is natural for females to loathe celebrities of the same gender.

Knightley: 'I don't care if women hate me'


The miracle boy who was rescued from drowning on the Washington coast has gone home.


Ina chat with The Playlist, Steve Coogan has confirmed that the long-awaited Alan Partridge movie will shoot next year.

Steve Coogan confirms Alan Partridge movie shoots next year


Officials are investigating what caused an early-morning fire that destroyed a popular Las Vegas pancake house while it was closed for the night.


Westlife and Grammy Award winner Michael Buble are set to perform live on The X Factor on October 25.

Westlife and Michael Buble to perform on X Factor


Five days after suffering a seizure on the sidelines during his team's 28-21 loss to New Mexico State, Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill has been released from the hospital, according to Gopher team doctor Pat Smith.


Arrow Electronics Inc., a provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions, today announced that it is moving its global headquarters from Melville, New York to Englewood, Colorado.

Arrow Electronics moves global headquarters to Colorado (arw)


Washington Capitals goaltender Tomas Vokoun was absent from the Capitals practice this morning due to an apparent lower-body injury.


An Oswego man arrested for driving over a curb, across a sidewalk and into a tree last week told Aurora police he turned too wide while trying to navigate an intersection.

Oswego man arrested after driving into tree in Aurora


Amanda Knox is to grant her first television interview to ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer, it has been announced.

Amanda Knox to grant first interview to ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer


Israel must decide whether it is serious about peace or whether it will pay ``only lip service'' to the idea, Susan Rice, the US ambassador to the United Nations, has said.


THE fitness-club operator Esporta looks increasingly likely to be broken up as its main creditor tries to secure a sale.

Fitness-club operator Esporta to be broken up


AP Sports Writer Two main attractions will be missing when the New York Mets host San Diego in their season opener Monday.

Main attractions missing from padres-Mets opener


We already knew that many printers waste a lot of ink, but if you're suspicious that your printer is a repeat offender, PC World rounds up five steps to help you determine whether your printer's stealing your time and money.

Determine if your printer is stealing your time and money


Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney has missed a second straight practice Thursday with a sprained right ankle.

Colts' Freeney misses second practice with sprained right ankle


Two former Navy SEALS from San Diego County who were killed during riots in Libya on the anniversary of 9/11 were mourned by President Barack Obama today for laying down their lives while protecting their friends.

Former San Diego Navy SEALS mourned by Pres. Obama


Police are seeking public assistance following a home invasion in Sydney's south west yesterday afternoon.

Police seek public assistance following home invasion --


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Ryan Giggs defies age as he approaches his 900th appearance for the club.

Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Ryan Giggs defies age'


A housewife pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to two counts of human trafficking last September.

Housewife pleads not guilty to human trafficking


Former Ireland and British Lions hooker Shane Byrne has warned Munster to be wary of Alan Gaffney's Saracens ahead of their mammoth Heineken Cup semi-final clash on Sunday.


The 57-year-old father-of-three revealed on the Today show that his children Jennifer and Rory were not allowed phones until their thirteenth birthday and his youngest daughter Phoebe is still waiting for one, the Daily Mail reported ``We've chosen in our family that it's 13 where you get a phone,'' he said, adding that as a result his brood often return home from school complaining that all other kids have it, except for them.

We've chosen in our family that it's 13 where you get a phone:


JPMorgan Chase & Co. reassigned retail banking chief Charles Scharf's duties to executives including commercial banking head Todd Maclin, as Scharf moves to the firm's private-equity arm.

JPMorgan Chase reassigns retail banking chief Scharf's duties


India has demanded a greater say for emerging markets in the global economic governance structure reflecting their changing importance and their role in recovery from one of the worst global financial crisis in decades.

India for greater say for emerging markets


A Keyspan pickup truck flipped on its side this morning on Rte.


Even as reports on the upcoming HTC One X making its way to Sprint, Virgin Mobile may reportedly offer its own HTC device, the HTC One V. The upcoming HTC One V is considered as the little brother of the HTC One S and the HTC One X. The upcoming HTC device will reportedly feature a single-core processor in contrast to the dual-core and quad core processors of the two other HTC device offerings.


China has cancelled a controversial visa restriction on bald Taiwanese visitors amid discrimination concerns, according to travel agents and local media.

China cancels visa restriction on bald Taiwanese visitors


The State Patrol is investigating a rollover crash that happened early Saturday morning west of the Twin Cities.

State Patrol investigating rollover crash


Unknown miscreants on Wednesday blew up a gas pipeline with explosive material at Sui on Wednesday.


Durham Police are investigating a suspicious death that occurred late Friday night in the basement of 1301 Shepherd St.


The turnover in industry rose 6.3% in H1 this year, compared with the same period last year, the National Statistics Institute said in a press release.


accessories Eminent is developing a new HD media player that uses the Android operating system.

Eminent to develop HD media player with Android


German industrial orders rose further in May, by 1.8 percent


Ecuadorean troops stormed a hospital in Quito late on Thursday and rescued President Rafael Correa, who was trapped inside for hours by renegade police protesting at government austerity measures.

Ecuador troops storm hospital and rescue Correa


THREE British soldiers were killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan today, taking the total number of the country's troops killed there since the 2001 invasion to 100, the defence ministry said.


Brooke County school board officials on Monday responded to allegations regarding the handling of two situations at Colliers Primary School.

School board officials respond to allegations


Clarence Clemons -- the Big Man with the big horn -- died yesterday of complications from a stroke he suffered last weekend.

Clarence Clemons dies of complications from stroke


Two journalists have been arrested in Kalkaji for allegedly extorting money from builders and construction companies by threatening to tarnish their image in their magazine.

Two journalists arrested for extorting money from builders


A 29-year-old Wheatland woman was killed Sunday night in a traffic crash on Highway W.


Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson praised Schalke 04's determination today and admitted to apprehension as his team prepare to face the Germans in tomorrow's Champions League semi-final first leg.

Ferguson praises Schalke's determination


Premier Oil on Monday reported ``extremely positive'' drilling results from Pakistan, a statement said on Monday.

Premier Oil reports positive drilling results


Redmond backs down on jobs comment Updated: 10:50, Friday September 14, 2012 South Australian Liberal leader Isobel Redmond has made an embarrassing backdown, six hours after announcing the party would cut up to 25,000 public sector jobs in he state.


It has been confirmed that ANC Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will be sworn in as minister today.

Motlanthe to be sworn in as minister today


South Korea has decided to allow duty free access of Bangladeshi goods into its markets, aiming to augment bilateral trades, the South Korean ambassador to Dhaka said on Sunday.

South Korea to allow duty free access of Bangladeshi goods


Retail stocks headed lower after chip giant Intel Corp., whose products are used in many electronics items that retailers sell, gave a cautious outlook.


T-Mobile has announced that they are cancelling their plans to charge for paper bills from their customers.

T-Mobile cancels plan to charge for paper bills!


President Obama truly is a mystery man, except for the fact that he will do anything to get re-elected.


Nimmitabel local Laura Clarke graduated with first class honours from the Australian National University on Friday December 16.

Nimmitabel's Laura graduates with first class honours


A woman was raped by a group of pro-government militia on Tuesday near the Gereida camp for displaced people.


Cartoons including Scooby Doo and Tom & Jerry are to be turned into interactive games on BT Vision's IPTV platform.


Young Swiss pianist Teo Gheorghiu will perform at a concert at Lutfi Kirdar International Congress & Exhibition Hall in Istanbul on April 10th.

Swiss pianist Teo Gheorghiu to perform in Istanbul


NBA veteran Jason Collins did not come out on Monday to make more money.


Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi was acquitted by a local court on Tuesday in a hate speech case filed against him during the 2009 Lok Sabha polls.

Varun Gandhi acquitted in hate speech case


The MBC labor union has decided to temporarily halt their strike and return to work on May 14th.

MBC labor union decides to return to work


Hopes for a boost to UK business from a weaker pound were dealt a blow today as official figures showed exports plunging amid a slump in global demand.

Exports plunge amid slump in global demand


Asian markets fell Monday as they reopened after the Lunar New Year holidays, catching up to losses posted last week on Wall Street amid continued worries over a US slowdown.

Asian markets fall in reopening after holidays;


YIT CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE June 18, 2013 at 1:15 PM CAVERION CORPORATION'S LISTING APPLICATION APPROVED YIT Corporation submitted on June 17, 2013 an application to NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd on the listing of its shares in public trading on the official list of the Helsinki Stock Exchange on behalf of Caverion Corporation, a company to be established in the partial demerger of YIT.

Caverion Corporation's listing application approved


The Department of Justice has decided to join a lawsuit against Lance Armstrong and several associates for using taxpayer money to finance doping on the US Postal Service cycling team, according to a lawyer for Armstrong.

Justice Department will join lawsuit against Armstrong


The Public Accounts Committee chief Murli Manohar Joshi, who has taken on the government over the 2G scam report, says as the then Finance Minister, Chidambaram could have done more to stop the loot.


Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he won't appeal his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.


Congress leaders Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Narendra Budania and BJP's Bhupendra Yadav were today elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha.

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi elected to Rajya Sabha


Clarity Systems, a provider in corporate performance management and financial reporting solutions and Finvent SA, a provider of software and solutions for the investment management industry in Greece, South and Eastern Europe, jointly announce that Finvent will act as a Clarity Systems' key partner who will resell and deploy Clarity products to customers in South and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Finvent acts as Clarity Systems' key partner


A study recently published in the open-access journal Nutrition & Metabolism has found that the Curves International exercise program is an effective weight loss program for obese women.

Study finds Curves International exercise program effective for weight loss in obese women


Syncova, the specialist provider of margin and financing solutions to hedge funds and prime brokers, today announced that it has signed hedge fund Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP as a new client for its Syncova Optima platform.

Syncova signs us hedge fund Platinum Partners


A tsunami mock drill, codenamed Exercise IOWAVE 11, was conducted along the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by UNESCO's Inter-governmental Oceanographic Commission on Wednesday.

Tsunami mock drill conducted in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry


The first ambulance sent to the ski resort where Natasha Richardson suffered her fatal accident was turned away and told it was not needed, it has been claimed.

First ambulance at ski resort 'was turned away'


Compuware subsidiary Covisint has signed a deal with the American Medical Association to provide 240,000 doctors with information from things like health records electronically.

Covisint signs deal with American Medical Association


The KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI consumer sentiment index rose to 62.5 in April from 60.6 in March.

Consumer sentiment index rises to 62.5 in April


and London-based Supervision Media has struck an exclusive multi-year licensing deal with New York-based Broadway Worldwide to bring four Broadway musicals to cinemas around the world.

Supervision strikes deal to bring four Broadway musicals to cinemas


Pakistan wants the peaceful resolution of all disputes with India and the willingness of Indian leaders to resume dialogue is a step in the right direction, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday.

'Pak wants peaceful resolution of all disputes with India'


MetLife Inc., the biggest US life insurer, said profit declined for a fourth straight quarter on investment losses.


Marsh has formed a global power practice which the broker says will better assist clients in managing risks associated with infrastructure projects in both emerging and developed economies.


Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said Thursday that India had toughened its stance on Siachen as compared to 1989.


Coleen exclusively told OK!: ``What irritates me is that he sleeps with a fan, he has it by his bed and has it on every night.''


The Ottawa Senators have signed Connecticut Huskies sophomore Cole Schneider to a two-year entry level deal.

Sens sign Connecticut Huskies sophomore Cole Schneider


Bosnia withdrew troops from Iraq this week, ending the deployment of its armed forces there after three years, Bosnia's armed forces deputy commander said on Tuesday.


Everton midfielder Leon Osman and defender Tony Hibbert have signed new deals to keep them at Goodison Park until 2014.

Everton midfielder Leon Osman and defender Tony Hibbert sign new deals


Novosoft, one of the leading providers of backup solutions for Windows-based servers, today announced that they partnered with Oracle Corporation, the world''s largest enterprise software company, to deliver high-quality backup solution for users of Oracle databases.

Novosoft partners with Oracle to deliver backup solution


Terrebonne Parish will issue a voluntary evacuation at 8 am Saturday of the low lying areas near the protective levee system in preparation of Tropical Storm Lee.

Terrebonne Parish to issue voluntary evacuation


Iran produced its first batch of uranium yellowcake, the raw material for enrichment, from a mine in the south of the country, atomic chief Ali Akbar Salehi said Sunday.


Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has landed a role in the final Harry Potter film, it's been reported.

Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson 'lands role in Harry Potter film'


A FUND worth more than £2m has been launched to help farms, rural businesses and communities in County Durham.


Caribbean Community leaders are paying tribute to Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez who died Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Caribbean Community leaders pay tribute to Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez


A Madison County man has filed a defamation claim against an HR company he says inaccurately labeled him a sex offender and cost him a new job.

Man claims HR company inaccurately labeled him as sex offender


ExpressionEngine 2.3 has been released and includes a number of changes to the popular content management system.


General Motors Corp. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 said it will cut 10,000 salaried jobs, citing the need to restructure itself with a government deadline looming and amid some of the worst sales in the auto industry's history.


Australian Simon Gerrans won the sixth stage of the Tour of Catalonia on Saturday as Ireland's Daniel Martin retained his lead at the top of the overall standings.


Somber traditions mark this Memorial Day, a day in which we honor our nation's servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.


Evenflo Co. issued a voluntary safety recall Friday of 1 million Discovery infant car seats after tests showed that the seat could potentially become separated from its base in high-impact side collisions.

Evenflo recalls million infant car seats


After a gap of four years, Andhra Pradesh has reconstituted the state's minority commission, officials said here Thursday.

Andhra Pradesh reconstitutes minority commission


Mustafa Shakur, a 6-foot-3 point guard, is expected to be called up from the NBA D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers to the Washington Wizards for a 10-day contract, according to a source close to the situation.

Mustafa Shakur called up to Washington Wizards


In a surprise move yesterday, lender Permanent TSB said it will raise its fixed mortgage rates for existing customers coming off fixed rates.


Two men suffered stab wounds during a street fight on the city's north side but both are expected to survive, Milwaukee police said today.


A homicide suspect who was arrested Tuesday had just finished two years of probation for a concealed-weapons charge a month before he allegedly shot a man to death, Hamilton County court records show.

Homicide suspect had just finished probation


A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury has ordered the death penalty for an Azusa gang member convicted of killing four people.

Jury orders death penalty for Azusa gang member


``Members of the Security Council express their outrage at the recent case of mass rape in eastern DRC,'' said Vitaly Churkin, Security Council President for this month.

Un Security Council expresses outrage at mass rape in dr Congo


Two militants were killed in the Khyber Agency when security forces pounded the militants' hideouts in Tirah Valley, Geo News reported Thursday.


Nordic financial services group SEB Enskilda has appointed Lawrence Peirson as head of futures sales and marketing.

SEB appoints head of futures sales and marketing


The Brentwood Community Council's monthly meeting drew a record crowd Tuesday evening as more than 100 people showed up at the Brentwood Library to discuss Green Hollow Square, billionaire Charles T. Munger's shopping complex project.

Brentwood Council meeting draws record crowd


Recent retiree Lehmann, 38, has put his hand up for a shot in the lucrative sub continent hit-and-giggle format, saying the controversial Indian leagues were ``good for the game''.

Lehmann puts his hand up for Indian leagues


Kahala Jami Clark, 480-362-4956 Cell: 480-296-8246 jclark@kahalacorp.com Today, Cold Stone Creamery, one of the fastest growing international ice cream concepts, launched iMix America Ice Cream Creation Contest, an interactive and progressive contest engaging high school students and ice cream lovers nationwide.

Cold Stone Creamery launches iMix America(tm) ice cream Creation contest


Croatian President Ivo Josipovic said a recent Gallup poll that found 43% of Croatian citizens would have voted 'No' in a referendum to join the EU is down to the accession process being ``too long.''

Croatia: 43% of citizens would have voted 'No' to join the EU as the accession process being ``too long


Three NATO soldiers, one of them American, have been killed in roadside bomb attacks in Afghanistan, the International Security Assistance Force said today.

Three NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan:


Steven Page has left the Barenaked Ladies, the popular group he helped form in Toronto.


The New York Times won four Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, including two awards for its reporting on the actions of companies like Apple and Walmart overseas, and another for an examination of the hidden wealth of the Chinese premier's family.

New York Times wins four Pulitzer Prizes


China may increase on-grid and retail power prices in some regions as early as April 1, Reuters reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation.

China may increase power prices in some regions, Reuters reports


But according to latest reports, Mohanlal has opted out of Saat Khoon Maaf, as he has no free dates.


The Colorado Eagles defeated the Missouri Mavericks, 6-2, in the teams' first ever meeting.

Colorado Eagles defeat Missouri Mavericks 6-2


Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday quarterly net profit climbed 7.5% to a record, as sales growth in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Asia offset stagnant sales in Europe and declines and the US

Toyota Motor quarterly profit climbs 7.5%


Roy Hodgson has urged England to seize the moment against Ukraine tonight and avoid the devastation of crashing out of Euro 2012.


Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor could be considering using merger and acquisition advisors in the future.

Great Wall Motor 'considering merger and acquisitions'


Disappointment is a frequent travel companion along the road of life.

Disappointment is a part of life for us all


The exchange of barbs heated up the parliamentary debate Monday which also saw a government backbencher crossing words with an opposition member until one of them challenged the outer to repeat his allegations outside parliament.

Exchange of barbs heats up parliamentary debate


Internet giant Yahoo has settled a dispute with activist investor Carl Icahn on the makeup of the company's board, the company announced on Monday.


Perpetual has wound up an international fund due to limited inflows, according to a Morningstar report.


Citrix Systems today announced two new iPad apps,Citrix Receiver and Citrix GoToMeeting, which are now available on the App Store.

Citrix Systems announces two new iPad apps


The Oak Harbor football team will move up to Division III for the next two years.


Thai protesters hijacked four city buses to block traffic during antigovernment demonstrations at state buildings in Bangkok on Monday, police and transport officials said.

Thai protesters hijack four city buses - police, officials


Vice President Joe Biden is meets with advocates for sportsmen and women and wildlife interest groups as part of the Administration's effort to develop policy proposals in response to the tragedy in Newtown.

Vice President Biden meets with sportsmen and wildlife interest groups


Chancellor Brady Deaton received a positive evaluation last month from MU faculty.

Deaton receives positive evaluation from faculty


Popstar Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she has had her share of 'challenging' relationships.

J.Lo has had her share of ``challenging'' relationships


Somewhere between the nostalgic musings of IM Pei and the flickering of an independent-minded slideshow, noted Marcel Breuer expert Barry Bergdoll expressed perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Breuer's architecture: ``by the end of his career, even heavy things seem to float in air.''


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday that he wanted to ensure that social security remains a ``safety net'' that will be available ``today, tomorrow, and always.''

Obama wants to ensure Social Security ``safety net''


Two Nato soldiers, one of them from the United States, have been killed in southern Afghanistan, the military said today.


BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia started for Sylhet on Friday morning to launch her election campaign, as in the past, after the now-customary visit to the shrines of Shah Jalal, Shah Paran and Shah Borhan Uddin.


A 30-year-old man who fatally stabbed his mother over 15 times at the family home was found not guilty by reason of insanity at the Central Criminal Court today.

Man who stabbed mother 15 times found not guilty due to insanity


In just a few hours, fierce winds and whiteouts are expected to create a wicked Wednesday morning for Western New York.


The Washington circuit appeals court upholds Obama health care law as constitutional, the Associated Press reports.

Washington appeals court upholds Obama health care law


A Clover Place home in Cos Cob was heavily damaged by smoke during a Friday morning kitchen fire that a Greenwich Fire Department investigator said was caused by a toaster.


Durban, Jun 12 Germany is aiming to open its World Cup campaign with an emphatic win over Australia to prove that its young team is a legitimate title challenger in South Africa even without influential captain Michael Ballack.

Germany aiming for emphatic win over Australia


A Topeka man who was shot while trying to rob a federal agent last year has been sentenced to 17 years in prison.

Man shot while trying to rob agent sentenced


Robert Pattinson says that ``Breaking Dawn is like the end of an era,'' and it appears that the Twilight hunk is getting sentimental about the end of the Twilight Saga films!

Robert Pattinson: 'Breaking Dawn' is like end of an era


Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Tuesday said that ``all of Gaza'' would be held responsible for any terror attack perpetrated in the South, Israel Radio reported.

'All of Gaza will be held responsible for terror in South'


Long-time developer Hideo Kojima has been promoted to vice president within Konami, and his new position will be effective starting April 1.

Hideo Kojima promoted to vice president at Konami


The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says the risk of extreme weather events is likely to increase if the global warming trend continues.


Expert teams from Germany and Switzerland are arriving in Pakistan to help retrieve 135 soldiers and civilians trapped by an avalanche in the northern Himalayan region, the Pakistani army says.


The Broadway smash hit ``Motown the Musical,'' based on the life and career of Motown founder Berry Gordy, will kick off its national tour in Chicago next year.

'Motown the Musical' to kick off national tour in Chicago


Conn. casino talks up Mass. site despite layoffs The chief executive of the Mohegan Sun's parent company says layoffs at the Connecticut casino will not affect its expansion plans in western Massachusetts.


The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court Monday, the latest setback this year for the baseball organization.


The Canadian government will prosecute seal hunt protesters whose ship had a showdown with the coast guard, a government minister said.

Canada to prosecute seal hunt protesters


A West Redding man was charged with drunken driving Tuesday shortly after leaving Foxwoods Resort Casino, state police said.


Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Bozidar Djelic said today that following the arrest of Ratko Mladic and additional reforms to be undertaken, Serbia expects to get the date for starting negotiations on EU membership by year's end.

Serbia expects to get date for starting negotiations on EU membership by year's end


A trade delegation, made up of representatives from government institutions and private business men and women left Accra last weekend for Canada.


A St. Pauls woman was forced off the road and robbed at gunpoint Saturday, according to authorities.


George Zimmerman won an appeal for a new judge after his attorney, Mark O'Mara, claimed Judge Kenneth Lester made ``gratuitous'' and ``disparaging remarks'' about Zimmerman and showed bias.

George Zimmerman wins appeal for new judge:


Bao Bao, the world's oldest giant male panda died


A pregnant woman unexpectedly gave birth inside a bag shop in Davao City on Tuesday.Umagang Kay Ganda, 29 May 2013, Danjo Revilla, pregnant lady, birth


Actor Corey Haim died of natural causes, according to findings by Los Angeles Coroners officials.


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville will be hosting its annual picnic Saturday at the agency office, 543 Peachers Mill Road.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville to host annual picnic on Peachers Mill


Fire sprinklers likely saved the life of a 57-year-old Enid man after a blaze ignited in his kitchen at Roosevelt Park Apartments Sunday evening.


A crippled cruise ship with more than a thousand passengers is being towed to safety.


Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal Tuesday offered to contest for the Umno vice-president's post in party election in December.

Shafie Apdal offers to contest Umno vice-president's post


A Malay cultural village depicting life-sized, traditional Johor houses will be set up in Danga Bay here by 2014.

Malay cultural village to be set up in Danga Bay by 2014


Mario Monti had a rude awakening to his tenure as new Italian PM, as yields on sovereign debt throughout the euro-zone shot up.

Monti has a rude awakening to his tenure as new Italian PM


Myanmar workers in the country are clamouring to go home despite reported clashes between rival factions here having calmed down, said an activist.


The government said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 1,440 people appears to be over, but its ultimate source may never be known, partly because of shortcomings in the nation's food-safety system.


Angry shareholders and placard-waving protesters confronted Rupert Murdoch, his sons Lachlan and James, and other board members at the News Corp AGM.


Inflationary pressures remain in India and the RBI will take appropriate steps at the appropriate time, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday.


The Philippine economy will largely grow based on OFW remittances, corporate earnings, and confidence in the Aquino administration, said Global Source in a report.

Phl economy to grow on remittances, corporate earnings


Whitbread has introduced a new recycling scheme across 300 of its hotels and restaurants this year.

Whitbread introduces new recycling scheme


The well-known Kenyan distance runner Felix Limo announced his international retirement on Thursday, after a top-level career that spanned more than a decade.

Felix Limo announces international retirement


Cigna Corp. will buy fellow health insurer HealthSpring Inc. in a $3.8 billion deal as it becomes the latest managed-care company to snap up a bigger share of the fast-growing Medicare Advantage market.

Insurer Cigna to buy HealthSpring for $3.8 billion


Park City Group, a developer of patented retail supply chain solutions and services, today announced that it has been selected by Food City, ranked among the nation's 50-largest supermarket chains, for its Consumer Driven Sales Optimization TM platform to capture, manage, analyze and share critical data with its partners in an effort to improve out-of-stocks and reduce cost across the retailer's supply chain.

Park City Group selected by top 50 supermarket chain Food City


Reserve Bank of India will undertake mid-quarter policy reviews, it said in its first quarter review on Tuesday.

Rbi to undertake mid-quarter policy reviews


Oil prices fell close to 40 dollars a barrel on Friday, having begun the session higher, at the end of a very volatile week for markets.


PepsiCo is to cut 8,700 jobs, or 3 per cent of its work force, the beverage and snack foods company announced on Thursday.


By By Kristin Cantu Belmont@wickedlocal.com The Planning Board came to the consensus at their Feb. 5 meeting that it would be wise to institute a moratorium on discussion of any future medical marijuana treatment centers in Belmont.

Planning Board institutes moratorium on discussion of future medical marijuana treatment centers in Belmont


She met Prachanda at his residence in Nayabazar and met Khanal in his residence in Dallu.


Sony returned to operating profitability last year, the company said on Monday, as it reported stronger-than-expected results that highlighted the effects of a tough restructuring programme introduced by chairman and chief executive Sir Howard Stringer.


Drivers will encounter a slightly modified road course designed to create another passing zone when the IndyCar Series visits Infineon Raceway for the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County, Aug. 22-24.

Drivers to encounter modified road course at Infineon Raceway


The number of new cars put on the road in Hungary plunged 44% to 4,260 in March from the same month a year earlier, data compiled by the Hungarian Vehicle Importers Association and DataHouse show.

Number of new cars put on road plunges 44% in March


I believe that abortion should be deemed illegal in all 50 states.


The first promotional movie trailer for ``Dolphin Tale,'' the 3-D feature film about Clearwater Marine Aquarium's dolphin with a prosthetic tail, debuts in theaters nationwide Friday, according to Warner Bros. The teaser trailer, one minute and 45 seconds in length, will be shown prior to the inspirational movie ``Soul Surfer,'' about Bethany Hamilton, the professional surfer who lost an arm in a shark attack.

First trailer for ``dolphin Tale'' to debut in theaters Friday


Edinburgh-based explorer Cairn Energy plc today said today said it has sold 30.6% stake in Pitu block in the Baffin Bay Basin off the west coast of Greenland to Norway's oil and gas major Statoil ASA for an undisclosed amount.


Standard Bank Group Ltd., Africa's largest lender, cut its 2008 profit target and said its outlook has ``deteriorated significantly'' after posting a 30 percent gain in second-half profit.


A 44-year-old woman is recovering at home after suffering burns in a flash fire in Wichita Friday afternoon.

Woman recovering after suffering burns in flash fire


The world is on the eve of the next financial crisis, with sovereign debt its epicenter, said Mohamed El-Erian, chief executive officer of Pacific Investment Management Co., which runs the biggest bond fund.

World on eve of next financial crisis, says Mohamed El-Erian


The Cowboys started their practice week without Jay Ratliff, who suffered a sprained ankle at the end of the first half against Atlanta last week but returned to play after halftime.

Cowboys start practice week without Ratliff


Ballroom dance lessons are being offered from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Thursdays, April 24-May 22, at the Billings Community Center, 360 N. 23rd St.


Northrop Grumman announced Friday that it will lay off 380 workers at its sprawling shipyard in Newport News, Va.


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says boisterous protests at Democrat-sponsored health care promotions this summer won't derail a massive health care overhaul looming when Congress returns to work next month.

Pelosi says protests won't derail health care overhaul


Vestas, the global leader in wind technology, has signed an agreement with WindPlus for the deployment of the first offshore project worldwide integrating a wind turbine with a full-scale semi-submersible floating structure.


The Armenian armed forces violated ceasefire by firing from nameless heights of Geranboy from 16.30 until 16.45 on January 22, from nameless heights and Garakhanbeyli village of Khojavend from 21.30 until 21.35 and from 22.15 until 22.00, from Garakhanbeyli and Horadiz villages of Fizuli from 00.15 until 00.35 and from 03.15 until 03.55 on January 23.


Dubai-UAE: 16 June, 2010 The Stadium at The Walk, a unique World Cup experience at Jumeirah Beach Residence, a Dubai Properties Group Destination, has launched a mega raffle draw for an all-new KIA Cadenza 2011 luxury sport sedan.

The Stadium at The Walk launches mega raffle draw for KIA Cadenza 2011 luxury sport sedan


The Ghana Police Service is warning the general public against the sale of fake police recruitment forms by some members of the public.

Ghana police Service is warning the public against fake recruitment forms


Explosives and chemicals group Orica Ltd has reported a five per cent lift in annual net profit, despite softer revenue, and the company expects further growth in fiscal 2011.


Birmingham City are to appeal against the red card Maik Taylor received in Monday's game against Plymouth Argyle.


``My life has been changed by falling in love, so I know that whilst that is a romantic idea -- and in this case fictional -- it's something that's happened to me,'' Brand, the wild-haired comic who stars as the besotted billionaire in the update of the 1981 comedy ``Arthur,`` tells PopcornBiz. ``That's why I'm so enamored of this story.'' Still, Brand was dubious that an ``Arthur'' remake would ever actually make it to the screen, finding it daunting to try and match the combination of Moore's bumbling Arthur and the acerbic wit of Sir John Gielgud's valet Hobson. ``They brought me this idea at Warner Bros. very early on, and I said yeah because I really, really loved Dudley Moore,'' he says, ``but I kind of thought people talk all the time and you think 'Are these things ever really going to happen?' And I didn't really imagine they would. Then changing it, when (screenwriter) Peter (Baynham) had the idea of making Hobson female and we immediately, of course, thought of Helen Mirren -- for me, that was the idea that made the film feasible. That was the idea that meant this will actually happen now.'' With his early reputation for hard-core partying, substance abuse and brushes with the law, Brand brought a distinct perspective to the modernized role of the piss-drunk playboy. ``I'm such a thorough actor that I did two decades of research into alcoholism just to make sure it was 100% right,'' he proclaims. ``The difference, of course, is that Arthur is a fictional alcoholic and has much more latitude for clowning and fun, and often his adventures don't lead to broken glass and howling women. It was very important that we established a context where the alcoholism was humorous and good fun, but was not irresponsibly portrayed. This is 2011 and it's important to see a resolution to the problem of Arthur's alcoholism. As a recovering alcoholic myself, I was particularly happy with how that was rendered.'' ``Like in 'Arthur,' I think love has an incredibly transformative quality,'' says Brand, who famously married pop star Katy Perry last October and found that self-indulgence led to selflessness when he found love. ``The first thing that you do when you fall in love is that you recognize that you're not the most important person in the world, and your focus becomes another person. And the reason that the film resonated with me in the way it does is because I think Arthur is a person without direction.'' ``Arthur has all the money in the world and yet he is lonely, yet he is unhappy,'' explains Brand. ``I've experienced this -- I grew up poor, I didn't have no money and now I have some money. The important thing, the greatest poverty one can have is to be poor in one's heart. All of us know, don't we, that money is transient, that its pleasures are illusory? But the happiest moments in our life aren't 'Oh I got a new hat or a wonderful silvery object, some glistening bauble.' It's when you connect with another human being.'' And acting out Arthur's self-indulgent hedonism -- including taking the Batmobile for a spin on Wall Street -- wasn't always as fun as it looked. ``The actual car inside is not as interesting on the interior,'' he reveals. ``It's like a reverse metaphor for the nature of the human soul. The inside was boring: it's a bit scruffy in there.'' But he found the Dark Knight's Batsuit -- which he says was the nipple-sporting model originally worn by George Clooney in ``Batman & Robin'' -- much more inspiring. ``I enjoyed wearing the suit because it had a Clooney musk in it,'' he explains.''

Russell Brand: ``I did two decades of research into alcoholism''


A MAN is being treated in an East Yorkshire hospital after being assaulted in a Scunthorpe street.

Man in hospital after being assaulted in a Scunthorpe street


Macquarie upgraded shares of LG Display Co from a neutral rating to an outperform rating in a research note issued to investors on Thursday.

Macquarie upgrades LG Display Co to outperform (lpl)


Recapturetheglory will run in the Preakness Stakes, making him the only Kentucky Derby horse beside race winner ``Big Brown'' to be entered into the second leg of the Triple Crown.


A Kendallville teen will star in a music video filmed in Kendallville and Noble County.

Kendallville teen to star in music video


Parents and students of the secondary section of Sir JJ Fort School of Boys and Girls protested outside the campus on Monday against the change in school timings.

Parents protest change in school timings


Quite frankly, the Law of Attraction is not a belief system, set of rules, doctrine or religion of any sort.


The South Australian Treasurer, Kevin Foley, says BHP will be under enormous pressure to keep greenhouse gas emissions low as part of its proposed Olympic Dam mine expansion.

BHP 'under pressure' to keep emissions low


FOOTBALL fans are hoping it will be third time lucky as Bury-based club FC United of Manchester hosts its ``kids go free'' day at Gigg Lane this Saturday.


Medina police are investigating an early-morning car crash and fire on the Evergreen Point Road today.

Medina police investigate car crash, fire


Lil Wayne has epilepsy, and the seizures he suffered from recently could very well have ended his life.


The FTSE 100 opened slightly lower this morning as a rise in defensive stocks was outweighed by a fall in British Airways.


Rhode Island is closing its career center in Pawtucket because of a decrease in federal funding.


A Labour MP has sparked controversy after he accused Israel of ``ethnically cleansing'' Palestinians in a House of Commons debate tonight.

Labour MP accuses Israel of 'ethnically cleansing' Palestinians


Sasaram, Mar 28 Union minister of state for tourism Kanti Singh was today arrested and released on bail for violation of the model code of conduct.

Union minister Kanti Singh arrested, released


Legal & General, a UK-based provider of investment and insurance services, has announced that it is now offering longevity insurance cover.

Legal & General offers longevity insurance


France's central bank governor and finance minister Wednesday said Franco-Belgian lender Dexia SA will be restructured in the coming days, but the fallout on public finances and the banking sector will be limited.


A boil water notice was issued in Summerland on the weekend as a result of a chlorinator failure.


Police are rumoured to be worried Bynes may kill herself or other people after being caught driving while smoking what is suspected to be drugs.


Bernard Parker is settling in 'nicely' in Serbia with his new team Red Star Belgrade.


Today, I am concluding my series, ``What is moving the market?''


CORPORATE insolvencies hit record levels last year, according to a report today from Sydney-based corporate undertaker Dissolve.


With over a decade's experience in the medico-legal industry, Managed Outsource Solutions provides cutting-edge, customized medical record review to assist insurance companies in settling claims.

Customized medical record review to assist insurance companies


Salman Khan rushes to meet Sanjay Dutt By http://www.bollywoodlife.com The Dabangg star headed straight to meet his pal as soon as he landed in Mumbai from USA.Salman Khan has always been the best of friends with Sanjay Dutt.


A 41-year-old man faces weapons and drug-related charges after a man was seen pointing a firearm at a residence Monday in the 200 block of Avenue F South.


A second snow slide again closed Highway 20 at Santiam Pass midday Tuesday near the junction with Highway 22 and not far from Hoodoo ski area, officials said.


Preston chairman Derek Shaw has warned Ipswich Town that highly-rated goalkeeper Andrew Lonergan is not for sale.


Indian rupee extended gains against the greenback in afternoon trade Tuesday mainly on brisk dollar selling by exporters.


Orascom Telecom, parent organisation of Pakistan's leading cellular company, is in talks to acquire a microfinance bank in order to enter the financial business and strengthen its appearance in the country.

Orascom telecom could acquire microfinance bank


South Sudanese soldiers have killed, raped and tortured civilians in the troubled eastern state of Jonglei, threatening to derail already fragile peace efforts there, the United Nations warned Friday.

South Sudan soldiers kill, rape, torture civilians:


The man accused in Parliament of facilitating bribes on behalf of Qatar's successful 2022 World Cup bid worked for Fifa for at least six years as an advisor to Mohamed Bin Hammam, the governing body confirmed today.

Man accused of facilitating bribes in 2022 World Cup bid worked for Fifa for six years


Tuesday is the last day to register to vote for California's presidential primary Feb. 5.


Hector 'Macho' Camacho, three time world boxing champion, died after being taken off life support due to a drive by shooting in Puerto Rico.


A small experimental aircraft made a crash landing east of Lawrence on Sunday afternoon, damaging property but not causing major injuries.

Experimental aircraft crashes near Lawrence


AUSTRALIA'S former world champion cyclist Jobie Dajka was found dead at his home last night.

World champion aussie cyclist Jobie Dajka found dead


Apple has updated its online store to highlight gift ideas for Mother's Day.

Apple highlights gift ideas for Mother's Day


Chinese athletes were expected to boycott the opening of the World Games in Taiwan later Thursday to protest Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's opening the games, according to press reports.

Chinese athletes to boycott opening of World Games in Taiwan


Oscar winner Steven Spielberg will direct a new film adaptation of Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Harvey, according to a report in Variety.

Steven Spielberg to direct new film adaptation of Harvey


The 35th Starz Denver Film Festival returns to the Mile High City from November 1 through 11, and is looking for volunteers to help both before and during the annual cinematic extravaganza.

The 35th Starz Denver Film festival looking for volunteers


MIDFIELDER Mohamed Shawky turned down a move to Sheffield United shortly before the transfer deadline, Boro have revealed.

Shawky turned down move to Sheffield United


A Riverside Transit Agency bus and a semi truck collided today in downtown Riverside, causing a fire that largely destroyed one of the vehicles.

Riverside Transit Agency bus and semi truck collide in Riverside


A cat has been found skinned, gutted and hanging over a sign in Wagga Wagga in NSW's central west.


Newcomers-officers.jpgTHE MOUNTAINSIDE NEWCOMERS CLUB has elected the following officers to their board of directors for 2010.


Rap sensation SOULJA BOY has promised to change his bad boy ways - he's quit swearing to be a positive role model for his young fans.

Soulja Boy - Soulja Boy quits swearing for young fans


But while honoring Brown, the Cowboys vowed to support Brent.


Sources are reporting that Charlie Sheen is heading back to rehab, after losing his mind this morning on a terrible bender that left him naked, drunk and in a trashed suite in the Plaza Hotel with a hooker.


A woman robbed a University Heights bank today using a demand note, then fled, San Diego police said.


Buenos Aires stocks edged higher today, with the Merval benchmark stock index moving up by 1.1 percent to 2,422.92 points.


The foreign ministries of Belarus and France held a new round of consultations in Minsk on Friday.

Foreign ministries of Belarus, France hold consultations in Minsk


Malaysian officials say pirates have released a second Malaysian oil tanker off Somalia after payment of a two-million-dollar ransom.


Former WWE Superstar Tommy Dreamer made his TNA debut tonight at Slammiversary.


Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Zack Greinke threw a second bullpen session on Saturday in his latest step to return from a cracked rib.


The Kern County Fire Chief is retiring and allegations of embezzlement and harassment are following him out the door.


Two whales, including a rarely seen false killer whale, and about 10 sea turtles washed up on Outer Banks beaches over the weekend, likely in part because of the nasty weather.

Two whales, 10 turtles wash up on Outer Banks over weekend


Luanda in Angola is the world's most expensive city for expatriates, according to the latest Cost of Living Survey from Mercer.

Luanda is the world's most expensive city for expatriates


A volcano in central Indonesia has erupted in clouds of smoke and searing gas that shot up nearly 20,000 feet into the air.


Men who have a high intake of vitamin C can almost halve their risk of developing gout, according to US research.

Higher intake of vitamin C 'can halve' the risk of gout


From now onwards, the Government will become the primary lender to the students.

Government to become primary lender to students


A cultural meet for 25 schools under Kuki Christian Upa was kicked off today at Taphou Kuki village with MLA Haokholet Kipgen, MLA K Raina and Kangpokpi ADC Member Lenkhomang Chongloi as presidium members.


After waiting for hours, Palestinians had enough and stormed a border gate on the Egypt-Gaza border.


Kabul , Jan 6 Lawmakers in Afghanistan today said that 2,000 Afghan youths were ready to go to Gaza to defend Palestinians from Israeli attacks, warning the strikes could lead to a worldwide Muslim uprising.

2,000 afghans ready to defend Palestinians:


The Rev. Al Sharpton will talk about the upcoming presidential election Friday in Milwaukee.

Sharpton to talk about election in Milwaukee


MEMPHIS ó Pinnacle Airlines, which has sought federal bankruptcy protection, will furlough 450 of its pilots over the next 18 months.

Pinnacle Airlines furloughing 450 pilots


The motoring organisation NRMA says a congestion tax during peak times would do little to ease traffic jams in Australian capital cities.


A Sunday drive to help their daughter turned deadly for an elderly Missoula couple.

Sunday drive turns deadly for Missoula couple


GALWAY manager John McIntyre has warned that Galway must ``be on their guard'' when they face his former charges Offaly in the Leinster senior hurling semi-final at Croke Park this Sunday.


Orbcomm Inc., a global satellite data communications company focusing on two-way Machine-to-Machine communications, announced that Caterpillar Inc. has renewed its agreement with Orbcomm for satellite communication services for Product Link, their heavy equipment telematics solution.


Regent Street retailer Liberty saw losses rise for the year but highlighted the 9% uplift in sales despite the tough conditions.


One of Norway's most important cultural events, the Bergen International Festival, launched its diverse and exciting 2009 programme this week.

Bergen International Festival launches 2009 programme


World famous US pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead on Thursday afternoon by doctors after arriving at a Los Angeles hospital, the Los Angeles Times reported.


Despite claiming that it has freed all Tamil civilians this week, Sri Lanka is still holding over 11,000 Tamil prisoners, including children without charge in closely guarded ``rehabilitation centres.''

Lanka still holding 11,000 Tamil prisoners


Citi Field, the Mets' four-year-old home in Queens, will host the 2013 Midsummer Classic, The Star-Ledger has confirmed according to a baseball official who requested anonymity because a formal announcement is expected Wednesday on the steps of City Hall in Manhattan.


Former LSU football and baseball player Chad Jones is alert and in good spirits following a horrific crash in New Orleans last week.


Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley, a Democrat from Waterloo, is blasting the House Republican budget proposal.

Congressman Braley blasts Republican budget


A new study has revealed that women are better business communicators than men.

Women are better business communicators than men


Two OSU chemical engineering professors say they've found a new way to dispose of human waste.

OSU professors find new way to dispose of human waste


Calls are growing louder for Gov. Mark Sanford to resign over his extramarital affair with an Argentine woman and questionable travel on commercial, state and private planes.

Calls grow louder for Gov. Sanford to resign


Journalist Roxana Saberi, who spent four months in an Iranian prison, met Wednesday with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and expressed thanks for the support she got while incarcerated.


Former England captain-turned boradcaster Nasser Hussain will host the ICC annual awards ceremnoy to be held in Dubai on Wednesday.

Nasser Hussain to host ICC annual awards


Naverus, based in Kent, announced a deal today to provide air traffic navigation systems for airports across Australia.

Naverus to provide air traffic navigation systems across Australia


The Silver Creek Village Board is feeling the reality of the ``you have to spend money to make money'' adage, deciding Monday to spend $7,600 to apply for grants to improve the village.


Republican Senate candidate Deb Fischer will stop in North Platte Wednesday on a week-long statewide campaign swing across Nebraska to meet voters.

Deb Fischer to stop in North Platte on campaign swing


MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner underwent successful surgery on his right ankle today at the North Short Private Hospital in Sydney, Australia with doctors repairing the damage suffered during his qualifying crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway some 12 days ago.


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Team Anna on Friday got permission from the Delhi police to hold protests in Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi from December 27 for five days in support of activist Anna Hazare, who will go on a fast in Mumbai for a stronger Lokpal Bill.

Will Team Anna hold protests in Ramlila Maidan?


Oil prices tumbled below $40 for the first time since the summer of 2004 Wednesday despite an announcement from OPEC of a record production cut of 2.2 million barrels a day.


New Haven man charged with murder New Haven police have charged a city man with murder in the death of a woman whose body was found in a burning apartment.


Yulia Tymoshenko, the leader of the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, is calling on political forces to ally against President Viktor Yanukovych.

Tymoshenko calling on political forces to ally against president Yanukovych


The airlines comprising AirUnion may merge with the Atlant-Soyuz, the official carrier of the Moscow government, PRIME-TASS reported citing competent sources.

Airlines comprising AirUnion may merge with the Atlant-Soyuz


GCP Infrastructure Investments' 'master fund' is now substantially fully invested following the advance of a 23.5m series of subordinated loans secured against a portfolio of healthcare and accommodation PFI assets.

Gcp Infrastructure 'master fund' fully invested


CSKA Moscow fans have called for a boycott of next month's Russian Cup final between their team and Anzhi Makhachkala because it will be played in the Chechen capital Grozny.

Football - european football CSKA fans call for boycott of Russian Cup final in Grozny


In the wake of a second videotape surfacing of ACORN employees counseling a pimp and prostitute on establishing their business and evading taxes, the Census Bureau has severed ties with ACORN.


Technology has become central to advertising and public relations, said Al Higdon, 72, who took some time out Wednesday to speak to members of the Young Professionals of Wichita about his 50 years in the advertising/public relations business.

Technology has become central to advertising and public relations, said...


Guitarist and songwriter Stephen Bruton, who had played with Kris Kristofferson for nearly 40 years and whose songs had been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett and others, died May 9 of complications of throat cancer in Los Angeles.


Police failed today in a bid to have loyalist campaigner Willie Frazer banned completely from speaking to the press.

Police fail to gag loyalist campaigner Willie Frazer


The town of Pasadena remembered Beaumont Hamel and all those who sacrificed their lives there, with a July 1 remembrance ceremony at the Pasadena Peace Monument.


Taiwan, in its latest move to ease tensions with China, plans to allow local officials to visit China, a newspaper said Friday, the dpa reported.

Taiwan to allow local officials to visit China


SOUTH Korea has deployed a sentry robot capable of detecting and killing intruders along the heavily fortified border with North Korea, officials said on Tuesday.


Two local swim clubs were named in a lawsuit filed Monday regarding alleged inappropriate sexual conduct toward a female.


A newborn baby and young mother are found safe after missing since early Friday morning.


A construction crew working in East Vancouver accidentally cut internet service to about 10,000 Telus customers Thursday by driving rebar into an underground wire duct.

Construction cuts internet to 10,000 Telus customers


WACO -Fire crews are responding to a structure fire in the 1400 block of North 6th Street in Waco.


Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray was left frustrated after his side failed to convert any chances in their 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.


In the ultimate fashion throwback, Ms. Wintour looks back on her first Vogue cover, starring Israeli model, Michaela Bercu.

Anna Wintour looks back on her first Vogue cover


New sellers drop asking prices by 2.6%, the least severe November fall for three years, according to property website Rightmove.

New sellers dropped asking prices by 2.6% in November


A new study has revealed that a Jamaican lizard called the Anolis engages in impressive displays of reptilian strength - push ups, head bobs, and threatening extension of a colourful neck flap called a dewlap - to defend its territory at dawn and dusk.

Lizards do push ups to defend their territory at dawn and dusk


A MUM has warned of the devastation that just ``one punch'' can cause as Gloucestershire Police launches a Christmas campaign.

Mother warns of the devastation just ``one punch'' can cause


Israel expresses ``consternation'' at news that UNESCO is establishing a chair at Gaza's Islamic University.

UNESCO to establish chair at Islamic University of Gaza


Ferdowsi narrated tragic scenes with subtle satire that helps the reader overcome pity and follow the story, Iranian satirist Manuchehr Ehterami said, MNA reported.

Ferdowsi narrated tragic scenes with satire


Reflexis Systems Inc. today announced record customer growth across a variety of retail categories during the first half of 2012.

Reflexis announces record customer growth in first half of 2012


Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis ``tried for months'' to save their relationship.


Israel should talk to Hamas in order to obtain peace for its own people.


Recruiting hasn't stopped for Pride 22 m ago By Marcus Henry It was a pretty big Tuesday for Hofstra.


The United States announced new sanctions against North Korea on Wednesday including on the purchase and sale of arms and an asset freeze on individuals.

Us announces new sanctions against N. Korea


If global media reports are to be believed, uranium is all set to beat gold this year as far as price rise is concerned.


You frequently hear that ``there's no such thing as a free lunch,'' particularly when it comes to climate and energy policy.


South Korea staged war games near the tense border with North Korea on Monday as Seoul worked to persuade doubters at home and abroad that Pyongyang was responsible for sinking one of its warships.


St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson pleaded guilty Wednesday in Missoula Municipal Court to amended charges of reckless driving and the unlawful refusal of a breath test after being charged in March with misdemeanor drunken driving.

Ex-griz Trumaine Johnson pleads guilty to reckless driving


The Roadrunners, who have won a school-record 24 games, advanced to their second consecutive NCAA Tournament with a 74-63 win against UT Arlington in Saturday's SLC Tournament Championship game at the Merrell Center in Katy.

Utsa Roadrunners advance to NCAA Tournament


Admeld, a digital advertising start-up, is hiring up to 30 engineers and coders over the next year.


9 Somali pirates denied their guilt at a trial in Norfolk, Virginia this Friday.


Juan Mata has completed his move to Chelsea from Spanish club Valencia for a reported £23.5m.

Juan Mata completes move to Chelsea from Valencia


Amazon.com Inc. will pay $51 million to Toys R Us Inc. to end a long-standing legal dispute between the online retailer and the toy seller.


US President-elect Barack Obama has moved to reassure the American public that his US$775 billion stimulus plan could create up to four million jobs, following the release of a government report showing more people were put out of work in the United States in 2008 than in any year since 1945.

Stimulus plan can create four million jobs:


Los Angeles, Jun 25 Unlike some of her contemporaries, Hollywood actress Julianne Moore says that she won''t ever undergo cosmetic surgery to look more youthful.


Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline, said it was cancelling 190 flights at its main Frankfurt airport on Tuesday, Sept 4 due to a second round of strikes by cabin crew in a row over pay and conditions.

Lufthansa cancels 190 flights at Frankfurt airport over strikes


SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to transfer its consumer and commercial use washing machine businesses, consumer use refrigerator business and its white goods sales businesses of four countries in Southeast Asia to Haier Group.

SANYO signs MOU to transfer washing machine and consumer use refrigerator businesses


Petrobras has completed the Jupiter well in Block BM-S-24 offshore Brazil, confirming the existence of a large natural gas and light oil field in the pre-salt later.


Many protesters, who marched from the Hennepin County Government Center plaza, wore large red foam fingers to ``point the finger'' at banks and corporations, whom they blame for the nation's economic crisis.

Occupymn march pointing the finger at banks


It's just another typical day in the neighborhood filled, as Walter Cronkite used to say, ``with the events that alter and illuminate our times.''


John Stamos has revealed that he will reunite with the Beach Boys for their upcoming 50th anniversary tour.

John Stamos to reunite with Beach Boys for 50th anniversary tour


One person was critically injured when a tow truck and car collided Thursday afternoon on the east side of Indianapolis.


Sriwijaya coach Rahmad Darmawan was impressed with the performance his team produced in defeating Shandong Luneng 4-2.

Sriwijaya coach Darmawan ``impressed'' with performance


Stanford University scientists have built the first solar cell made entirely of carbon, a promising alternative to the expensive materials used in photovoltaic devices today.

Scientists build the first solar cell made entirely of carbon


Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino has been reprimanded by the SEC after publicly criticizing officials who worked his team's loss to Florida last weekend.

Petrino reprimanded by SEC for criticizing officials


A West Des Moines man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2007 beating death of a woman in 2007.

West Des Moines man found guilty of murder


The 16-nation euro fell Wednesday against the US dollar amid news that Germany, Europe's largest economy, was poised to set a new budget deficit record.


A US federal court has ordered German enterprise software maker SAP to pay US rival Oracle $1.3bn in damages for copyright infringement.

SAP to pay Oracle $1.3bn in damages for copyright infringement


Britain will deploy an extra 3,500 troops at the London Olympics after a private security firm said it could not provide sufficient guards, the defence minister confirmed Thursday.

Britain to deploy extra 3,500 troops for Olympics


Oil prices hovered below $73 a barrel on Wednesday after an early rally in US stocks eased concerns that the European debt crisis could fetter the still fragile global fuel demand recovery.


Regis Corporation, the global leader in the $160 billion hair care industry, announced today that it is mailing a letter to shareholders in connection with the Company's 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on October 27, 2011.

Regis Corporation mails letter to shareholders


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Children were hospitalized after a porch collapses during a Fourth of July celebration.

Children hospitalized after porch collapse


The good news for the Packers is that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has returned to practice after missing Wednesday's session with a concussion.


A breakfast club for Alzheimer's caregivers will meet at 9 am July 18 in the Xavier Room at Mercy Hospital.


Operations, Noble Corporation, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Energy Conference in Miami on Friday, November 12, 2010, at 7:45 am Central Standard Time.

Noble Corporation to present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Energy Conference


R. Kelly's child pornography trial abruptly adjourned Wednesday after a lawyer for the R&B singer said he received a call from a mystery man who claimed to have information that could help the defense.


Nelson Mandela is comfortable and able to breathe without problems as he continues to respond to treatment in hospital for a recurrence of pneumonia.

Madiba 'comfortable' and responding to treatment


Icelandair Group made a profit before tax, interest and depreciation of 12.6 billion ISK in 2010.


nFinanSe Inc. raised $10.9 million in the sale of preferred stock and warrants convertible to common stock.


Audi AG, the German luxury car manufacturing company has announced 11.7 percent sales growth in 2012 with the sales stood at 1,455,100 units.

Audi AG announces 11.7 percent sales growth in 2012


Over 10 thousand foreign students, including 250 students from Turkey, study in Kazakhstan universities, KazTAG reports citing Kazakhstan Minister of Education and Science Bakytzhan Zhumagulov.

Over 10 thousand foreign students study in Kazakhstan universities


18 hours ago Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has criticized international sanctions on Iran during a meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Venezuela's Chavez criticizes sanctions on Iran


Wendy Williams will bid farewell to a seven year radio career and popular radio show this month.

Wendy Williams bids farewell to seven year radio show


Senior UN and international agency officials urged on Monday actions against food crisis when almost one billion people in the world are going hungry.

UN officials urge actions as one billion people go hungry


An international flight was diverted to the US city of Houston Wednesday morning after a passenger died on board, local media reported.

Flight diverted to Houston after passenger dies on board


Governor Haley Barbour has declared a state of emergency for 12 counties hard hit by last week's powerful storm system which produced damaging winds and at least five tornadoes.


Atchison has a torn elbow ligament and may undergo Tommy John surgery, the Boston Herald reports.

Scott Atchison: (elbow) may undergo Tommy John surgery


Leicester City have appointed former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson as their new manager following the sacking of Paulo Sousa on Friday.

Leicester City appoint Sven-Goran Eriksson as new manager


Farmingdale apartment project seeks tax breaks Thursday June 21, 2012 11:10 AM By James T. Madore The developer of an apartment complex with retail stores in Farmingdale is seeking tax breaks from the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, records show.


-Christina Aguilera has reportedly split from her husband.


Record levels of immigrants are putting too much strain on British public services and the government has overstated their positive economic impact, a parliamentary report said on Tuesday.

Immigrants ``putting strain on Britain''


French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Saturday invited Indian students to study in France and offered to expand ties with Indian universities.

Sarkozy invites Indian students to study in France


Jeremy Sowers lasted just three innings against the Royals on Sunday, giving up three runs on 75 pitches before departing.

Sowers lasts just three innings vs. Royals


Warren Buffett said the US economy has passed the worst of its troubles, but faces an uneven recovery as consumers keep a tight rein on spending.

US economy has passed the worst of its troubles, but faces an uneven recovery:


Amesbury will observe Memorial Day this year by honoring veterans serving their community as city and school employees.


Meg Whitman is trailing Jerry Brown by 10% as the race for Governor of California enters its last lap, but she remains optimistic, and is travelling around the state to boost her supporters.

Whitman trails Brown, but remains optimistic


The BBC has announced that Jeremy Vine is to present Points Of View.


EdX, which at last count includes 27 schools from 11 countries, announced it has released the open source code for its MOOC platform, which also comes with a course authoring tool, an course on how to run an online course, and assessment tools that include both peer and AI grading tools.


Connecticut state police say they charged 72 people with drunken driving and issued 1,940 speeding tickets during beefed-up enforcement over Labor Day weekend.

Conn. state police charge 72 with drunken driving


School children, holding the Indian national flag and flowers, walk past social activist Anna Hazare in support of a ``fast unto death'' campaign in New Delhi April 7, 2011.

School children walk past social activist Anna Hazare in support of a fast unto death campaign in New Delhi


Three opposition activists, who were arrested in connection with the painting of anti-Jagdeo slogans on several roadways were released Saturday afternoon on a total of GUY$75,000 bail.

Three opposition activists released on bail


New Zealand will face France in the Rugby World Cup final after beating archrival Australia 20-6 in a semifinal Sunday, drawing a giant step closer to ending a 24-year quest for its second title.

New Zealand beats Australia 20-6 in semifinal


The flood coming from Lehri dam and mountain has inundated 10 villages in Nasirabad, said sources Monday.

Flood inundates 10 villages in Nasirabad


Local Republican Assemblyman Mike Villines announced he will resign his post as minority leader on June first.The Clovis lawmaker cited the stress on his family, and said he had always planned to resign around that time.


Cheryl Cole has reportedly signed a big-money deal to publish a tell-all autobiography.

Cheryl Cole deal to tell all in autobiography


Atlanta's SunTrust Banks said it narrowed its first-quarter loss to $229 million, or 46 cents a share, from $875 million, or $2.49 a share, after not repeating the prior year period's goodwill charge.


Tennis legends Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, John McEnroe and Jim Courier will compete at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 24, as part of the 2011 Champions Series circuit.

Tennis legends Agassi, Sampras, McEnroe, Courier to compete at Wells Fargo Center


The Bulls beat the Timberwolves 104-97 on Sunday.


Sarah Palin could run for president in 2012 ``if nobody else were to step up'' to get the economy back on track and fight those ``on the extreme left who seem to want to dismantle some of our national security tools,'' she said Wednesday.


TORONTO Toronto FC head coach Aron Winter is stepping down after a dismal start to the season that has left the club in Major League Soccer's basement.

Toronto FC head coach Aron Winter steps down


The four-foot high fiberglass chicken head plucked from the Churchs Chicken car on New Year's Eve came home to roost Thursday, Jan. 29.


Japan, China and South Korea agreed Wednesday to take appropriate fiscal and monetary policies to combat the current global financial crisis, during the inaugural session of their vice ministerial forum on economic and financial issues in Tokyo, a Japanese official said.

Japan, China, S. Korea to take appropriate policies to combat crisis


Former Maldivian leader Mohamed Nasheed, who claims he was ousted in a military coup earlier this year, secured his party's nomination Sunday to be its presidential candidate, the party said.

Maldives' Mohamed Nasheed to be presidential candidate


China has closed Tibet to foreigners ahead of the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1, travel agents said on Thursday of a region where many ethnic Tibetans have chafed under Chinese rule.

China closes Tibet to foreigners ahead of anniversary


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NFL teams will soon be working with independent neurologists on concussion issues.

NFL to have teams work with neurologists


Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Chat.

Samsung Electronics announces the launch of Samsung GALAXY Chat


Veteran singer Stevie Wonder has filed for divorce from his second wife, fashion designer Kai Millard Morris, according to court papers filed in Los Angeles on Friday.


As we all suspected, Natalie Portman is indeed married.


Home of Economy will move its Grafton, ND, store this spring from its current location to the vacant former Denny's supermarket building off Highway 17.


WEEKLY rubbish collections are to return following the scrapping of Labour's draconian fortnightly bin policy, the Government announced yesterday.


What effect do you see Title IX having on women's sports in the next 40 years?

What effects will Title IX have in next 40 years?


Police said the smell of liquor near a construction site led to burglary arrests in Windsor on Friday.

Smell of liquor leads to burglary arrests


Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted that the transfer window didn't go to plan for his side.

Brendan Rodgers: 'transfer window didn't go to plan'


We were tickled by the opening sentences of this editorial in the Albany Times Union: ``Government can slap taxes on soda and ban sugary snacks in schools, but those alone won't make children healthy and fit. Kids, like adults, need exercise. You can't get buff if you're on your duff.''

'You can't get buff if you're on your duff'


South Africa will play Ghana on October 15 in an international friendly, most likely at the Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra.


Spain Visual tourism portal in Spain invites you to discover the latest update which includes new video clips on Madrid, Costa Dorada, Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera.


South Korea will launch a military cyber command next week to tackle the increasing threat of cyber attacks by North Korea, the country's defense ministry said Friday.

S. Korea to launch cyber command next week


For women who are adding some unwanted pounds, a new study suggests helpful tips to battle weight gain during menopause.

Helpful tips to battle weight gain during menopause


North Korea fired artillery Wednesday near the disputed sea border with South Korea, prompting Seoul's military to return fire, the Yonhap news agency reported.


US President Barack Obama said on Friday that he is encouraging peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians because the alternative is a status quo that puts both parties, and the United States, at risk.

Obama encourages talks because alternative is status quo


Saudi students attend a class at the Technology College in Riyadh in this October 30, 2010 file photo.


AN ELDERLY motorist had an ``amazing'' escape this morning after a tree fell onto his car.

Motorists' 'amazing' escape after tree falls onto his car


Lucky Guy, a new musical comedy, written and directed by Willard Beckham, officially opens tonight and plays a 12-week engagement through Sunday, July 24th at the Little Shubert Theatre.


Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has taken over as Minister of State for Railways here today ie 29th October 2012.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury takes over as Minister of State for Railways


Deepika made Imran Khan wait on the sets of their under production film, which Imran didn't quite like.


Hyderabad, TRS today decided to strengthen the party organisation in Telangana region ahead of the bypolls to the Assembly segments where its MLAs had quit.

TRS to strengthen organisation ahead of bypolls


Bridge closure concerns Grimsby merchants.


A man arrested on charges he tried to strangle his girlfriend after they argued Friday night was ordered held on $1,000 bail during his arraignment Monday in Leominster District Court.

Man charged with trying to strangle girlfriend


With temples in the state failing to adhere to the police advisory on security, the Goa police has issued a fresh security advisory to the temples requesting them to take proactive security measures at places of worship to prevent desecrations and thefts.

Goa police issue fresh security advisory to temples


Victoria Beckham looking awfully skinny as she visits her ever so gorgeous hubby, David Beckham in Milan.


A 100-car Burlington Northern Santa Fe coal train has derailed in a downtown Cleburne rail yard, spilling the train's cargo and closing the heavily traveled track.


PARRAMATTA NRL star Timana Tahu claims his 'own people' are out to get him after he was accused of racially abusing a teenage Aboriginal player at the weekend.


Shambles in Slovenia as PM rejected Updated: 18:41, Thursday January 12, 2012 Slovenian MPs have rejected the appointment of new Prime Minister Zoran Jankovic following his surprise election win last month.


A Bouckville man has been charged with rape for allegedly having sex with a teenage girl.


Helio Castroneves, driving a Team Penske car, won the pole position for the Indianapolis 500 with an average speed of 227.970 miles per hour over four laps.

Helio Castroneves wins pole position for Indianapolis 500