State-run Indian Oil Corp has planned to raise $500 million from overseas markets to finance its capital expenditure.

Indian oil Corp (IOC) to raise $500 million for capital expenditure


Researchers at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence found Maryland elementary school students receiving behavioral intervention -- an evidence-based program known as School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports -- helped reduce student suspensions and office discipline referrals, and improved student academic achievement.


The New York Giants have waived veteran offensive lineman Adam Koets from the reserve-physically unable to perform list.

Giants waive veteran offensive lineman Adam Koets


SuperCasino is giving away 2 full Nintendo Wii packages this weekend, including two sport games and the all important Wii Fit board so you can keep in shape without leaving your front room.

SuperCasino is giving away Nintendo Wii packages this weekend


Police in Staffordshire have been told to make fewer arrests, deal with more reported crimes over the telephone and not respond to as many incidents.


Scientists, who worked for years, were upbeat and celebrated with joy, as the Big Bang experiment became successful.

Scientists upbeat, as Big Bang experiment becomes successful


But in a pre-Super Bowl interview with NBC's Matt Lauer, Obama said that he deserves a second term, but understands why voters are frustrated.


OSLO, Norway Police say a French student on a school trip to Norway was killed when he stuck his head out of a roof hatch and slammed into a highway overpass.

Student killed while sticking head out of roof


The Board of Selectmen voted Wednesday night to give Nantucket residents an early Christmas present: downtown parking enforcement will be suspended through April 1, effective immediately.


MARTA's first-ever ``Dump the Pump Dash'' Scavenger Hunt will be held Saturday, June 15, from noon to 4:30 pm starting at Five Points Station.

MARTA 'Dump the Pump Dash' Scavenger hunt June 15


National Bank is proud to launch its International direct payment solution that will allow National Bank Client Card holders to use their debit cards worldwide via the Maestro ® network.

National Bank launches its International direct payment solution


Republic Day was on Saturday celebrated amid tight security deployment in Manipur with Governor Gurbachan Jagat taking salute from various contingents at the march past at the first Manipur Rifles ground here.

Republic day celebrated amid tight security in Manipur


European shares fell sharply on the first trading day of March, as a continued slide in the dollar highlighted worries about a US recession into sharp relief ahead of results from banking giant HSBC Holdings.


Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh by 139 runs in the Asia Cup at Rangiri Dambulla Stadium on Monday.


France based connector and cable assembly solutions specialist FCI has acquired the assets of Germany based MergeOptics GmbH, a manufacturer of active optical cables and optical transceivers.


London, Jan 31 British singer Amy Winehouse has reportedly confessed to a friend that she is bisexual and has had relationships with other women.


Two suspected terrorists have been arrested in the Philippines linked to a plot to bomb the American embassy among others in Manila, a high-rank security official said on Thursday.

2 suspected terrorists arrested in Philippines


The US dollar traded in the upper 87 yen range early Monday in Tokyo, up slightly from its level late Friday in New York.

Dollar trades at upper 87 yen range in Tokyo


Kim and Kourtney Kardashian have been mocked on live television by a TV news anchor who just minutes before interviewed them in a live video link chat.

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian mocked on live TV after interview


Sonu Sood is thrilled with the positive response to his crime thriller Shootout at Wadala from both the critics and the audiences alike and says the combination is something very tough to achieve.

Sonu Sood thrilled with response to Shootout at Wadala


US officials en route to Sukkur from Karachi in a convoy of vehicles were briefly stopped at the toll plaza near Jamshoro on Sunday for a documentation check.

US officials briefly stopped at toll plaza


School lunch and breakfast prices are probably going to tick up a nickel next year in area schools.


But on Monday morning, his office announced that he would address the nation in the afternoon.


Enbridge faces a tough grilling this week on its $6-billion Northern Gateway project as public hearings enter their final phase in which interveners can challenge the company's evidence.


India corn futures fell Friday on poor export demand and a weak spot market, analysts said.

India corn futures fall on poor export demand


Jeweller Theo Fennell has said that the eponymous brand will focus on international expansion, wholesale and online this financial year, after flat sales for the year ended March 31, 2011, impacted by the heavy snow at Christmas.

Theo Fennell to focus on international expansion


The Supreme Court said that it would issue a temporary dismissal order for Central Jakarta District Court judge Syarifuddin on Monday.

Supreme Court to issue temporary dismissal for Syarifuddin


Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are engaged to be married and we have all the details!


Director-turned-producer N Linguswamy says he won't demand compensation from Mani Ratnam for distributing Tamil romantic-drama Kadal, which flopped at the Box Office.

Linguswamy won't demand compensation from Mani Ratnam


Two men accused of smuggling cocaine on the Ohio Turnpike were arraigned Thursday in Perrysburg Municipal Court on felony drug charges.


WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is expressing his admiration for Father Damien, a Hawaiian priest set to become a saint on Sunday when he is canonized in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI.

Obama expresses admiration for Father Damien


European shares briefly turned lower on Wednesday as financials fell ahead of US private sector jobs and US ISM data, though gains in the miners, buoyed by a Chinese manufacturing rebound, provided support.


``So much so that it is impossible to get an appointment with Sonia from one year to the next,'' complained a senior leader at the meeting organised on Thursday.

'It's impossible to get an appointment with Sonia'


Sandra Bullock new movie ``the Blind Side'' topped the US box office this week after coming in second for two weeks behind ``Twilight Saga: New Moon'', whereas the movie's gross topped $129 million in the week of December 4 th , 2009.


An attorney representing a plaintiff in a 2009 civil lawsuit against Scherrie McLin, owner and funeral director of McLin Funeral Home, Inc. has withdrawn a request to padlock the funeral home.

Attorney withdraws request for padlocking funeral home


Oil prices rose slightly to above $51 a barrel Wednesday as reports that Russia could join OPEC in cutting output offset more bad economic news from the US, which had sparked a sell-off of crude overnight.


Model Katie Price has reunited with ex-boyfriend Alex Reid who has won the Celebrity Big Brother.


Iranian security forces have disbanded a terrorist cell in southeastern Iran, killing a number of its members and detaining others, PressTV reported.

Iran security forces disband terrorist cell


Nadal heads to semis in comeback event Updated: 11:42, Saturday February 9, 2013 Rafael Nadal, playing his first event after a seven-month injury layoff, advanced to the semi-finals of the Vina del Mar ATP claycourt tournament with a straight-sets triumph on Friday.


MINISTERS have confirmed that a coastguard co-ordination centre that serves Hartlepool and east Durham will stay open.


Brazil announced Wednesday it has temporarily halted rice exports to ensure domestic supply amid rising world prices for the grain.


Police are looking for a man they say inappropriately touched a bicyclist.

Police looking for man who 'touched' bicyclist


President Obama will return 5 percent of his salary each month to the Treasury in a show of solidarity with federal workers smarting from government-wide spending cuts, the White House said Wednesday.

Obama to return 5 percent of salary to Treasury


Alaska Air Group says it gave nearly 13,000 employees about $74 million in bonuses Wednesday for exceeding 2012 financial goals.

Alaska Air Group gives out $74 million in bonuses


A grief support group will meet Mondays from 4:30 to 6 pm starting March 15 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Wabasha.


A teenage girl swore at a gay man after stamping on him and kicking him in the head as he lay unconscious on the ground, a court heard today.

Teenage girl swore at gay man after kicking him in the head, court hears


The Secretary General of the Arab League Thursday announced in a press conference following the Arab Follow-Up Committee's meeting in Qatar's capital, Doha, that the Arab League decided to seek UN recognition and admission of a Palestinian state.

Arab League decides to seek UN recognition of Palestinian state


(prMac.com) Baltimore, Maryland - The eNotebook note taking app for the iPad is on sale for $1.99 now through August 18 on App Store.

ENotebook note taking app for the iPad on sale


The SXU football team was honored by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago City Council for winning the 2011 NAIA National Championship on Feb. 15 at Chicago City Hall.

SXU football team honored by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago City Council


A RSP activist was shot dead by unidentified men at Hatpukuria locality in Canning area of South 24 Parganas district on Saturday.


The Kiwanis Club of Eufaula is selling discount cards for 12 area restaurants.


New Delhi, Sep 6 India's education system is not keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology, resulting in difficulty in finding suitable candidates where millions are unemployed, FICCI president RV Kanoria said Thursday.

'Education system not keeping pace with evolving technology'


Ethiopians are set to vote in national elections that are expected to return Meles Zenawi, the long-serving prime minister, to power in the first ballot since a disputed poll in 2005 turned violent.


Texas Instruments announced it will demonstrate an early look of the Android mobile platform in two forms: a prototype handset based on TI's OMAP850 processor that also includes TI's Wireless LAN and Bluetooth wireless technology solutions, as well as an OMAP3430 processor-based Zoom Mobile Development Kit from Logic PD.

TI to demonstrate Android mobile platform


Second body and plane wreckage recovered Updated: 17:17, Sunday April 7, 2013 New Zealand divers have recovered the second body and the wreckage of a crashed plane belonging to the chief executive of mobile phone company 2degrees.


Two labourers were electrocuted at an illegal ice candy factory in Hadapsar on Wednesday afternoon.

Two electrocuted at illegal ice candy factory


New Delhi, Nov 7 Congress president Sonia Gandhi Saturday set up a coordination committee for Haryana, hours after Chief Minister Bhoopinder Singh Hooda expanded his new ministry.

Sonia Gandhi sets up coordination committee for Haryana


At the first meeting of the EU Council under Slovenia's Presidency the agriculture ministers reached a political agreement on changes in cross-compliance.

Agriculture ministers reach a political agreement on cross-compliance


International Energy Agency chief Nobuo Tanaka has predicted that world oil markets will remain tight until 2013, according to an interview with the German economic daily Handelsblatt.

World oil markets to remain tight until 2013:


The Islamic Jihad terrorist group is enraged over the death of a key Gaza commander in an IDF air strike, and vows revenge.

Islamic Jihad enraged over death of commander, vows revenge


A car bomb exploded outside the US embassy in Yemen on Wednesday, and a fire was seen blazing in the heavily-fortified compound, Al Arabiya TV reported.

Car bomb explodes outside US embassy in Yemen:


Governor Punjab Sardar Latif Khan Khosa has said that restoration of peace will not be possible in region without solving the Kashmir issue.

Peace not possible in region without solving Kashmir issue:


Hinduja Group company Ashok Leyland said it will invest Rs 3,000 crore in the next three years on various projects, including its light commercial vehicle joint venture with Japanese automaker Nissan.

Ashok Leyland to invest Rs 3,000 crore in various projects


Iran and Algeria agreed to set up a joint trade council aiming to develop the two-way trade and investment, IRNA news agency reported on Sunday.

Iran, Algeria to set up joint trade council


An Air National commuter plane has landed safely in Auckland after an engine fire on Wednesday evening.


Justin Timberlake will star in Trouble With the Curve, where his co-stars will be Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams.

Justin Timberlake to star in ``Trouble with the Curve''


* US stock index futures pointed to a lower open for Wall Street on Thursday, ahead of results from JPMorgan Chase & Co and data on the labour market and housing.


Many students in the Upstate's larges counties go back to school this week, and police are urging drivers to use caution on the roads.

Many students go back to school this week


The Pavattamadu anicut and irrigation scheme will be renovated by the Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development Ministry for the benefit of 350 farmer families depending on the scheme for the cultivation of 500 acres of paddy land in the area.


``We expect food inflation to accelerate to around 7.3 percent in May before it peaks around 8.5 percent in June. Despite our expectations of a short-term acceleration, we think food inflation will average 6.8 percent this year compared to 8.8 percent in 2012,'' said Daniel Motinga, Head of Research at FNB Namibia.


Rocker COURTNEY LOVE is countersuing credit card firm American Express after company bosses took legal action against her for allegedly failing to settle a bill worth more than $350,000.


QuintessenceLabs, the leader in quantum communications technology for networking, communications, national security and defence, announces partnership with Lockheed Martin Corporation to develop applications of Quantum Key Distribution for markets in Australia and the United States .

QuintessenceLabs announces partnership with Lockheed Martin Corporation


The ISU volleyball team began its day with a 3-0 win against UN-Omaha on Saturday.

ISU volleyball team wins against UN-Omaha


Jessica Simpson is helping her American football star beau Tony Romo to recover after he reportedly collapsed following an intense match at the weekend.

Jessica Simpson's beau Tony Romo ``collapses'' following intense match


Former Scotland internationalist Graham Alexander announced his retirement this week after collecting the Merit Award from the Professional Footballers' Association.


The number of bird aircraft strikes is growing, but so is the amount of research to prevent them.

Number of bird-aircraft strikes is growing


Sachin Tendulkar returned to training with the Mumbai Indians on Saturday for the first time since a finger injury, he suffered during the Indian Premier League-V opener against Chennai at Chepauk, had forced him out of action.

Tendulkar returns to training for Mumbai Indians


ESPN.com Gabriel Christus/ESPN Images Brett Banasiewicz remains stable in a Virginia Beach hospital following a crash on Thursday.


An international court of arbitration is to rule on Wednesday on the boundaries of the Sudanese oil district of Abyei, a dispute that has been a flashpoint for tensions between the Khartoum government and southern former rebels.


In a shocker of a trade, the New York Red Bulls today announced a deal that will send 18-year-old US soccer star Juan Agudelo west to Chivas USA, in exchange for veteran defender Heath Pearce.

Red Bulls send Juan Agudelo to Chivas USA


Donald Trump has said Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean, can retain her crown.

Trump says Miss California USA can retain crown


Employers want to hire people with experience, but how do you get that experience when nobody wants to hire you because you don't have any?

How do you get experience if nobody will hire you without any?


Paolo Di Canio is to meet his Sunderland players for the first time today after signing a two-and-a-half year contract to succeed Martin O'Neill.

Paolo Di Canio to meet Sunderland players for first time today


Sam Stosur is struggling against the weight of expectation now that she is a top ten player, claims coach David Taylor.

Stosur struggling with being a top player


Childhood is cut short in British society because 'commercial pressures' have led to the 'premature sexualisation' of young people, a major new study has found.

Childhood being cut short by 'premature sexualisation'


David Hasselhoff was told to ``get over the Hoff stuff'' by his daughters when he suggested The Hoffettes as a possible band name.


FIFA have admitted they have taken out insurance in case the 2010 World Cup does not go ahead in South Africa but insist there is no danger of the tournament not going ahead in the country.


Former Australian soccer player Ian Gray has been found dead in his inner-Sydney apartment, with police treating the death as suspicious.


Italy coach Marcello Lippi may consider calling up Roma midfielder Matteo Brighi for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and the Republic of Ireland.

Marcello Lippi to call up Roma star Matteo Brighi for World Cup qualifiers --


Discovery, the oldest space shuttle in Nasa's fleet, is preparing for its final mission following repairs to leaks in a pressurisation system that has twice delayed the launch.

Space shuttle Discovery prepares for final mission


State Rep. Jennifer Shilling, D-LaCrosse, will challenge state Sen. Dan Kapanke, R-LaCrosse, in his upcoming recall election.


Food maker General Mills is raising its fiscal 2008 earnings guidance on higher-than-expected sales growth and cost cutting.


Ben Roethlisberger admitted to police he had sexual contact with a woman accusing him of sexual assault at an Atlanta-area nightclub Friday night, but denies the two had intercourse, according to sources speaking to CBS Pittsburgh station KDKA .

Roethlisberger admits sexual ``contact''


The Macau government will not issue any new casino licenses in the near future in this Chinese gambling enclave, its leader said Tuesday.

Gambling enclave Macau stops issuing new casino licenses


A 26-year-old man has been killed in an industrial accident near Manotick, paramedics say.


A state Ethics Commission proposal that requires candidates to provide more details on certain campaign expenses will become law later this year.

Candidates to provide more details on certain campaign expenses


PARIS A Paris court has convicted a former UN employee for the rape of young Africans during his posting in Central African Republic and Congo.

Paris court convicts former UN employee of rape


Juniper Group reported today that its revenue for the year ended December 31, 2009 increased to approximately $1,070,000, or 71.2% over the revenue of approximately $625,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Juniper Group Reports increase in revenue


``Cheers'' star George Wendt, who played portly barfly Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom, was hospitalized Sunday night and is receiving medical treatment after suffering chest pains, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.


Israeli ambassador to Egypt left Cairo on Friday after a large demonstration took place in front of the Israeli embassy.

Israeli ambassador to Egypt leaves Cairo


At least 80 people were feared buried in a landslide at a southwestern Chinese iron ore mine, state media said on Friday.


The 8 Hours of Albacete, second round of the 2010 Qtel FIM Endurance World Championship, will take place this coming weekend during the night from Saturday to Sunday in Spain.

8 Hours of Albacete this coming weekend in Spain


By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press A Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of killing three babies who were born alive in his grimy clinic agreed Tuesday to give up his right to an appeal and faces life in prison but will be spared a death sentence.

Abortion doctor convicted of killing babies spared death sentence


Emergency has been declared at Shorkot and Sarghoda airbases on Sunday after India violated Pakistan air spaces twice on Saturday by sending its fire jets.

Emergency declared at Shorkot, Sarghoda airbases


Interior Minister A Rehman Malik Wednesday said Mansoor Ejaz has not yet applied for visa, however Pakistan embassies have been directed to issue visa to Mansoor Ejaz immediately after he applies for it.


The Northwood baseball team lost a pair of games at Hillsdale Wednesday, losing game one 10-9 and 9-8 in game two.

Northwood baseball loses pair of games at Hillsdale


Vantage Toyota is launching a six week community initiative called 'Community Drive', which will see thousands of pounds invested in community and social projects across the North of England.

Vantage Toyota launches community initiative


A spokesperson for St. Charles Parish said a train derailed in Destrehan on Wednesday morning, causing the evacuation of about a dozen homes in the area.


Punjab Governor Salman Taseer called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Wednesday.

Governor Taseer calls on President Zardari


SEASIDE, Calif. Seaside police reported a big drop in crime across the board for 2008 after fully staffing its force last year.

Seaside police report drop in crime for 2008


In light of what's transpired at Penn State, horrifically, and at UNC, not as horrific certainly but with a remarkable lack of integrity, the fact that Shabazz Muhammad may be ineligible just doesn't seem like that big of a deal anymore.


There's a rumor floating around that Microsoft may drop the ``Windows'' name altogether.


A Jean Vanier student has turned his science fair project into a potential moneymaker.

Student turns science project into moneymaker


A study by a consumer magazine and an NGO has found that one in five brands of French bottled water are contaminated with drugs and pesticides.

One in five French bottled water contaminated with drugs


Cautious calm prevailed Monday in Beirut, a day after nine protestors were killed in clashes between the Lebanese army and opposition followers protesting power cuts.

Cautious calm prevails in Beirut after nine protestors killed


A new report shows that political prison camps in North Korea have expanded over the past decadewith the number of inmates now reaching nearly 200-thousand.


Indian rupee may open with moderate gains at local bourses as support comes in by gains in the regional currencies.


A 21-year-old Newark man was arrested today in connection with the fatal shooting of a grocery store clerk last year, authorities said.

Newark man is arrested in connection with fatal shooting of grocery store clerk


Chinese leaders have warned that economic growth could slow further and are calling for renewed efforts to boost domestic demand.

Chinese leaders call for efforts to boost demand


A coroner says that British singer Amy Winehouse died due to drinking too much alcohol.

Amy Winehouse died from too much alcohol:


European shares rose for the fourth consecutive day as general positive quarterly earnings and upbeat news on the US economy lifted sentiment, though Daimler took a beating after scrapping its dividend.


The latest data shows that drought conditions are improving in Arkansas, though parts of northern Arkansas remain in exceptional drought status.

Drought conditions improving in Arkansas


Some local artistes are crying foul over what they view as unfair treatment by organisers of the Harare International Festival of the Arts.

Local artistes cry foul over ``unfair'' treatment


What does President Barack Obama, a Democrat, have in common with two of his Republican predecessors, William Howard Taft and George W. Bush?

What does president Barack Obama have in common with George W. Bush?


A Cathay Pacific flight en route to Hong Kong has made an emergency landing in Moscow, after smoke was detected in the cockpit.


The eight Palestinian rejectionist factions, which include Hamas, announced in Damascus that Mahmoud 'Abbas was no longer considered the Palestinian president, because his term had ended.

Palestinian rejectionist factions: 'Abbas is no longer president


USC Aiken hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the problem of underage drinking.


MARSEILLE, France - Marseille has signed Fernando Morientes from Valencia on a free transfer, reuniting the Spanish striker with coach Didier Deschamps.

Marseille signs Fernando Morientes from Valencia


A SUDBURY solicitor seriously hurt in the Little Cornard rail disaster last month remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.


American environmentalist Bill McKibben has won the $100,000 Sophie Prize for being a mobilizing force in the fight against global warming.

US environmentalist McKibben wins Sophie Prize


USC leads Clemson 10-7 in the second quarter out at Williams-Brice Stadium.


The once proud, now troubled Los Angeles Dodgers have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to buy some time to complete a television-rights deal and ward off creditors.


Ted Ligety produced a clean second run under declining conditions and gave the United States its first gold medal of the world championships Friday when he won the giant slalom title.


Del Monte Foods Co. swung to a fiscal first-quarter loss as cost inflation continued to offset price increases, especially in pet-food production.


Casino boats such as the Big M and SunCruz might have to refrain from dumping waste while they are out at sea.

Casino boats might have to refrain from dumping waste while at sea


OverDrive continues to perfect the uninformative release in a brief bulletin noting they have ``temporarily suspended pre-sales and display'' of the forthcoming Harry Potter ebooks at library websites.

Overdrive ``temporarily suspends'' pre-sales of Harry Potter ebooks


Sony has announced it has purchased Gaikai cloud gaming service for $380 million, and this obviously opens up the possibility of cloud gaming on the PlayStation 4 games console that will probably appear in 2013 at the earliest.

Sony purchases Gaikai cloud gaming service


American rapper Flo Rida has been issued with a legal notice via his Facebook page.

Flo Rida issued legal notice via Facebook page


PTI / Patna December 12, 2012, 13:55 Tourism is emerging as a sunrise sector in Bihar where the number of tourists has been doubled in just years ``due to improvement in law and order''.

Tourism emerging as sunrise sector in Bihar


I threw away all the baby bottles in my house yesterday!


Pop icon Michael Jackson, who died today following an apparent cardiac arrest, had a long history of confirmed health problems in addition to rumoured ailments.

Jackson had long history of health problems


US Rep. Christopher Smith, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs human rights subcommittee, visited with a jailed American Chasidic man in Bolivia.

Nj congressman Christopher Smith visits jailed chasid in Bolivia


ClipBlast!, a web-wide video navigation and distribution platform, announced that it has partnered with KickApps, an on-demand social media, video player, and widget platform, to integrate ClipBlast!'s video search into the KickApps Platform.


On the 64th death anniversary of 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi, the Taj city on Monday filled with questions, like who gained most from Mahatma Gandhi's assassination and what if he had lived a little longer, which were being asked from the Gandhians of Agra.

Who gained most from Mahatma Gandhi's assassination?


The euro rose back above $1.35 on Thursday as worries over the eurozone debt crisis took a back seat and as the dollar failed to find any support in currency talks between the US and China, traders said.


Apple is suing Samsung Electronics in Japan over alleged patent violations relating to the iPhone and iPad, Kyodo news agency said on Thursday.

Apple sues Samsung in Japan over patent violations


Czech Airlines is set to cancel all its UK routes effective the end of October.

Czech Airlines is set to cancel UK routes


Actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of six prescription drugs, with a combination of painkillers, tranquilisers and sleeping aids found in his system, according to officials.


CBBC wants to air more of its programmes on the main BBC channels but outside of the CBBC strand of programming that currently airs in the afternoons on BBC One.

CBBC wants to air more programmes on BBC One


Flonic Hi-Tec Bhd, a manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning systems, is positive of returning to the black in the financial year ending Jan 31, 2009, according to executive chairman Yen Yoon Fah.

Flonic positive of returning to the black


Evidence reveals that crocodiles have diverse ancestry and may not be the ``living fossils'' that some believe them to be.


Nassau is offering a new and better drug prescription discount plan for residents.


During a United Kingdom Treasury Select committee hearing over Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney appointment to take charge of the Bank of England, Carney said he had no political ambition.

Carney says he has no political ambition


Here, now, we may perceive that what effect does cialis on women is postulated in the judgement of taste but such a universal voice in respect of delight that it is not mediated by concepts.


Abraham, who has been a free agent since the Falcons cut him on March 1, is scheduled to visit the Titans on Thursday and Friday.


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said he's concerned by a ``narrowing of mutual understanding'' with Europe on issues including NATO's eastward expansion and US plans for a missile-defense system.

Medvedev concerned by `narrowing' of understanding with Europe


Asian markets ended mixed today, though select indices added decent gains on the back of positive overnight close in the US markets and a strong set of economic numbers from China and Japan.


Committee of Assistance to Cuba was created in Barbados with the participation of diverse institutions and personalities that will promote solidarity actions in order to contribute to the ongoing recovery efforts in Cuba after the damages caused by hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

Committee of assistance to Cuba created in Barbados


A field hockey coach arrested two weeks ago for rape is facing more charges.


Mix Engineer Rob Chiarelli has been busy in the studio with Warryn Campbell mixing Joi StaRR's first single, ``I'm Not Bleeding''.

Mix engineer Rob Chiarelli mixing Joi StaRR's first single


House actress Olivia Wilde and Italian prince Tao Ruspoli have decided to call it quits.

Olivia Wilde and husband Tao Ruspoli call it quits


FC Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes expressed admiration for England's Premier League in an interview where he also reiterated his intention to leave Barça when his current contract expires in June 2014.

Victor Valdes reiterates intention to leave fc Barcelona in 2014


Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has offered his support for Occupy London protesters.

Jesse Jackson offers support for Occupy London


Three days ahead of prime minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the Kashmir valley, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has done some plain speaking on ``encounter'' killings by security forces and said people were raising question marks on almost every encounter.

People raising questions on every encounter:


Chicago police shot and killed a Ravenswood man last night after he reportedly charged at officers with a large knife.

Chicago police shoot and kill man with a knife


CHATTERIS businessman Liam Bennett has been overwhelmed with generosity from the public for the South African orphanage he is supporting.


HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN ``How To Have A One-Night Stand'' Episode 2 airs Thursday October 6 on the CBS Television Network.

How to BE A GENTLEMAN ``how to have A One-Night Stand'' Episode 2


Urdu and Punjabi are the two most common languages spoken by immigrant New York taxi drivers along with English.

Urdu and Punjabi two of the most common languages spoken


Fortis Healthcare, recently announced the launch of four hospitals as part of its plan to strengthen its presence across the country.


Rite Aid Corp. said that it will close 28 unprofitable stores in the Las Vegas area to focus on its core markets.

Rite Aid to close 28 stores in Las Vegas area to focus on core markets


Plymouth Rock Assurance has appointed Keith Jensen into a newly-created position of chief marketing officer.

Plymouth Rock Assurance appoints chief marketing officer


Hurricane Tomas has weakened to a tropical storm as it passed over the territory of Haiti, the BBC reports, citing the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Hurricane Tomas weakens to tropical storm


A longtime Newark tax preparer has been permanently barred from preparing federal tax returns for others after the US Department of Justice filed a civil injunction complaint against him.

Newark tax preparer is barred from preparing federal tax returns


Emaar Properties, the largest real estate developer in the UAE, will not pay a dividend for 2008, according to a resolution adopted by its board of directors.


Online MBA programmes are gaining momentum in India with many companies asking their executives to take up these courses.


Shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven returned to Earth today and capped a successful expansion job at the international space station, more spacious and robust thanks to a new billion-dollar science lab.


Two convenience store employees were shot during a robbery in Gastonia Saturday night.

Convenience store employees shot in robbery


Watchitoo :, the real-time social collaboration platform, will be providing live, online video streaming for the upcoming Producers Guild of America : event -- ``Going Green in Film Production: Taking a Look at Bigger, Bolder Steps in Greening Your Set.''

Watchitoo to provide live streaming for Producers Guild of America event -- ``Going Green in


London, Dec 27 Restless legs and overactive bladder could trigger imminent orgasms in women, according to a study.

Restless legs could trigger imminent orgasms in women


Historian Dame Judith Binney, who was hit by a truck during heavy rain in Auckland on Friday, is in a critical but stable condition, according to hospital staff.


The Bulgarian Stock Exchange, together with InvestBulgaria Agency and leading energy companies, will conduct a series of forums in major European financial centres.

Bulgarian Stock Exchange will conduct a series of forums in major European financial centres


A 32-year-old Pineville man was robbed of cash and personal possessions by an unknown suspect using a shotgun early Saturday morning, Alexandria police report.

Pineville man robbed by shotgun early Saturday, Alexandria police report


New Delhi, Feb 14 India's wholesale price based inflation fell to 6.62 percent in January, its lowest level in over three years, helped by slower rise in prices of fuel and manufactured items, government data showed Thursday.

Inflation falls to 6.62 percent, lowest in over three years


Brokerage Motilal Oswal said on Wednesday it had cut Reliance Industries to ``neutral'' from ``buy'', as the energy giant's gas production from KG-D6 block was unlikely to be ramped up for next 6-12 months.

Motilal Oswal cuts Reliance to neutral from buy


Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been charged with improper conduct by the FA after an alleged gesture towards Fulham fans during Monday's 1-0 defeat.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez charged by FA over alleged gesture to Fulham fans


A Magistrate in Enugu State, Mr Joseph Sunday Edeh, was weekend, arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, for demanding and allegedly receiving N500,000, bribe from an accused person facing trial in his court.

Magistrate arrested for allegedly receiving N500,000 bribe


The Crusaders have admitted that they will need to raise their game if they wish to add another Super Rugby title to their collection when they face the Waratahs in Christchurch on Saturday.


Restrictions were imposed in Srinagar and other towns of the Kashmir Valley on Monday to foil a separatist march to the heart of this city on martyrs' day.

Restrictions imposed in Srinagar on martyrs' day


A Belfast drugs courier who was to get £200 for moving £500,000 of cannabis has been jailed for three years.

Belfast drugs courier jailed for three years


Congressman John McHugh, who represents New York's North Country in the House, will be nominated by President Obama as the new Secretary of the Army, replacing Pete Geren.

McHugh to be nominated as Secretary of the Army


PALM SPRINGS, Calif. Paul Burke, who was twice nominated for an Emmy for his role as Detective Adam Flint in the gritty crime hit ``Naked City,'' died Sunday.

Paul Burke, Detective in 'Naked City', dies


A pharmacy that provided controlled substances to the San Diego Chargers has surrendered its federal registration and can no longer distribute prescriptions to the team, the Drug Enforcement Administration said Friday.

Pharmacy surrenders federal registration


Police say two men were hurt in a hit and run crash early Thursday morning;


ESPN, the Walt Disney-owned sports network, has no current plans to buy the stricken Irish broadcaster Setanta, it said on Thursday, after days of speculation that it could make a bid.


Mary Kay Inc., the cosmetics seller famous for rewarding top sales agents with pink Cadillacs, plans to invest $25 million to build a distribution center in China, soon to be its largest market.

Mary Kay to invest $25 million in China, soon its largest market


Pulmatrix, a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing a new class of therapies for the prevention, treatment and control of respiratory diseases, announced the launch of iSPERSE, the company's novel inhaled dry powder drug delivery platform.

Pulmatrix launches iSPERSE, a novel inhaled dry powder drug delivery platform


The largest prime number has been discovered -- and it's 17,425,170 digits long.


Dozens of nations are to sign a new treaty to make ship recycling safer, but activists call it a step backwards for the environment and the laborers who carry out the dangerous work.

Dozens of nations to sign treaty on shipbreaking


Thanks to local community efforts, all angels from the Salvation Army Angel Tree have been accounted for and will receive gifts for Christmas.


Gay marriage is a lie, or so says lesbian and LGBT activist Masha Gessen in a viral video.


Under GM's May the Best Car Win campaign, buyers can return new GM cars if they don't like them.

Buyers can return new GM cars if they don't like them


A Man was found dead in a car that he had been driving, at Jalan Pandan Tiga yesterday evening.


The FCC will decide whether to allow unlicensed use of the ``white space'' -- the unused portion of the public airwaves not allocated to TV broadcasters -- when television goes digital in February.

FCC should allow unlicensed use of ``white spaces'


Celina Jaitley says she was inspired by British supermodel Kate Moss to do her bikini shoot for Stardust magazine.


Last year we saw what can happen when a veteran manager of a young, suddenly decent team has a contract that expires at the end of the season, but the Royals have ensured they won't have a Jim Riggleman situation by exercising their 2013 option on Ned Yost before spring training even begins.

Royals exercise 2013 option on manager Ned Yost


Bradley Cooper used to do ''stupid'' things when he was growing up in a bid to find some ''self-worth''.


Commerzbank, the second-largest lender in Germany, is planning to cut up to 6,000 jobs in a bid to increase earnings, joining other European banks that have announced restructuring plans in recent months.


Drake & Scull International, a Dubai-based construction company, plans to bid for construction work on the Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi as the Gulf emirate resumes work on suspended projects.

Drake & Scull to bid for Abu Dhabi Louvre


Edwin Baker has announced that he will enter the NFL draft, foregoing his senior season.


Brent hovered above $104 per barrel on Thursday, with investors anticipating more US stimulus measures to support growth and on fears that tensions in the Middle East could escalate, causing supply concerns.


Russia won't back any new round of sanctions against Iran that come before the UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Russia won't back sanctions against Iran


A Chicago-area gang member and convicted sex offender was arrested in Las Vegas today for a parole violation in the area of Washington Avenue and Rainbow Boulevard.

Gang member, sex offender arrested in Las Vegas


CNN's Fareed Zakaria examines immigration and a study that finds fewer Mexicans are now moving to the US


OKLAHOMA CITY A mile-wide tornado churned through the Oklahoma City suburbs, destroying homes for the second day in a row Monday, as part of a severe weather outbreak that was expected to spread in other parts of the Plains and Midwest.

Tornado churns through Oklahoma City suburbs


A featherweight match-up between top ten ranked fighters Dustin Poirier and Erik Koch has been added to the UFC 164 fight card in Milwaukee.

Dustin Poirier vs. Erik Koch has been added to the UFC 164 fight card in Milwaukee


A Duke Energy driver arrested for drunken driving after he was involved in a crash in the village of Batavia was sentenced to six years in prison today, Jan. 5.


Golden State Warriors forward Corey Maggette underwent successful surgery on his right wrist yesterday, the team announced today.

Corey Maggette undergoes successful surgery on right wrist


Boy George may still enter the Celebrity Big Brother house for one day only, a report has claimed.


Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has defended land reforms blamed for plunging his people into starvation and lashed out at the West for imposing``inhuman sanctions.''


American actor Zac Efron has revealed that he has found a perfect way to get rid of bullying - by laughing at his aggressors.

Zac Efron gets rid of bullying by laughing at aggressors


SAN JOSE, Calif. Demand is high for free medical screenings and preventive care at a San Jose health fair.

Demand is high at free San Jose health fair


Data Link set a course record in beating Get Stormy by a length in the $200,000 Monmouth Stakes at Monmouth Park on Sunday.

Data Link sets course record at Monmouth Park


Governor Chafee said Thursday that 38 Studios has not notified the state of any layoffs.

Chafee: 38 Studios has not notified state of layoffs


Sarah Palin is promising a ``clean break'' from Bush administration energy policies if the Republican ticket wins.

Palin promises ``clean break'' from Bush energy policies


The Czech govt will host the first large EU presidency events next week, starting with the presentation of the cultural programme accompanying the six-month presidency today.

Czech govt to host first large EU presidency events this week


Work rights for English language students in Canterbury will be extended to help attract more international students to the area.

Work rights extended to attract students


Mariah Carey has said she doesn't ``have birthdays'' and claimed that she still feels like a 12-year-old.


Mumbai, Nov 25 Sugar prices recovered moderately at the Vashi Wholesale market here today on fresh demand from stockists and bulk traders amidst good retail buying.


Riyadh Gov. Prince Salman underwent a successful spinal surgery at a US hospital on Monday, the Royal Court said in a statement.

Salman undergoes successful spinal surgery


The US Army stated its suicide rate among soldiers continued to rise last year, and is now nearly double the rate recorded before the invasion of Iraq.


Recent rebel military gains in Libya show that strongman Muammar Gaddafi's ``days are numbered,'' White House spokesman Jay Carney said today.

Rebel gains show Gaddafi's 'days are numbered':


Austin, Texas-based Mass Relevance has appointed Matt Corey as chief marketing officer.

Mass Relevance appoints chief marketing officer


The Rams have agreed to terms with center Jason Brown on a five-year deal worth $37.5 million.


Breckenridge residents are concerned with the costs of an upcoming street improvement plan for the Heritage South addition.


A pro-government militiaman was killed in an attack by suspected rogue Muslim secessionist rebels in the southern Philippines, a police report said Thursday.

Pro-government militiaman killed in attack in Philippines


TEHRAN -Iranian OPEC Governor Mohammad Ali Khatibi said the oil market is in balance.


The man found dead behind a North Charleston church last Thursday died of natural causes, officials said.

Man found behind North Charleston church died of natural causes


Plastic surgeons are more likely than other specialists to come under fire from patients unhappy about complications arising from their medical treatment.


The police chief of Boiling Spring Lakes is speaking out about a prostitution sting that has shaken up the small town.

Police chief speaks out on prostitution sting


HostUCan.com, an industry leading web hosting review and search platform, today announced it had reached a milestone with 500 web hosting reviews collected in its website.

HostUCan.com reaches a milestone with 500 hosting reviews


Actor Charlie Sheen is accused of using a weapon in an alleged case of domestic violence in Aspen.


Kollmorgen introduces AKM™ 8 Servomotors -- the latest addition to the company's AKM motor series.


The Spanish navy arrested early Sunday two Somali pirates who took part in the hijacking of a tuna trawler which remained in the hands of bandits near the Somali coast, the defence ministry said.


``The Saras project will continue, we will not shelve it,'' SK Brahmachari, Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research said.


The local industrial economy is still very weak but improved slightly in March, according to a new report.

Local industrial economy improved in March


As expected, the New Orleans Hornets announced Sunday they have signed former Georgetown C/F Henry Sims to a 10-day contract to fill the void caused by forward Jason Smith's season-ending shoulder injury.


Better-than-expected national balance of payment figures released on Tuesday indicate Australia may have avoided recession in the first quarter, economists say.


A senior federal banking regulator has been removed from his job after government investigators concluded that he knowingly permitted IndyMac Bancorp to present a misleading picture of its financial health in a federal filing only months before the California thrift was seized by regulators.

Senior federal banking regulator removed


Chipmaker Standard Microsystems Corp. is folding in a brief contest to acquire Newport Beach-based Conexant Systems Inc., which now appears set to sell for $303 million to a San Francisco private equity firm.


So how do you embed video on a Web page using HTML5 syntax?


CRONULLA coach Shane Flanagan admits he was feeling the pressure ahead of Saturday night's 20-7 win over South Sydney at Toyota Stadium.


During a commercial break, Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young sings his classic ``Teach Your Children Well.''

Graham Nash sings ``Teach Your Children Well''


Despite being pro-bicycle, Boris announced yesterday that motorcycles will be allowed to share bus lanes with buses and cyclists.


David Nalbandian has escaped further punishment for his stormy disqualification from the Queen's Club final, where he injured a line judge after destroying an advertising hoarding.


Stratford authorities say a fatal boat fire has been traced to a propane heater that ignited the blaze in the vessel's small sleeping quarters.


Bob Diamond has said ``This behaviour was reprehensible and it was wrong.

Diamond says behaviour was 'reprehensible'


Carmaker Toyota, hit hard by the global economic slowdown, could soon cut over 1,000 jobs in North America and the United Kingdom, according to a Japanese daily.

Toyota may cut 1,000 jobs in North America and Britain


Former world no. 1 Rafael Nadal was named Person of the Year by the Spanish edition of Vanity Fair, a magazine of pop culture, fashion and current affairs, at the Italian consulate in Madrid on Monday.

Rafael Nadal named Person of the Year by Spanish Vanity Fair


Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she is feeling sexier in her 40s than ever before.

Jennifer Aniston: 'I feel sexier than ever'


Opel has said it is committed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions with a range of engines boasting the Ecoflex and Ecotec systems.


ASSISTANT Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim said seven former Sabah athletes have been awarded the Datukship thus far, as a form of appreciation and recognition by the State Government for their contributions to Sabah.


US President Barack Obama has paid his respects to 18 American soldiers killed in Afghanistan .

Obama pays respects to American soldiers killed in Afghanistan


UnitedHealth Group today reported first quarter results, highlighted by accelerated revenue growth from both its UnitedHealthcare and Optum businesses 1 .

UnitedHealth Group reports first quarter results


A MAJOR new housing development on the northern outskirts of Ludgershall was approved by councillors on Thursday.

Ludgershall housing development approved


THE UWI Tennis Tournament served off on Friday at the University of the West Indies courts, St Augustine with action in the Men's and Women's Singles and Doubles events.


Carlos Salcido could leave Fulham after a robbery at his house resulted in his family leaving England, manager Mark Hughes has revealed.


The poorest councils face the biggest cuts next year under a settlement announced today that left town halls claiming they are now powerless to protect frontline services from a wave of library, social services and leisure centre closures.


Little do they know, however, that this broken USB cable is really a USB flash drive in disguise.

Broken USB cable is really a flash drive


An MBTA police cruiser hit several parked cars and a traffic light in Swampscott on Tuesday.

MBTA cruiser hits parked cars in Swampscott


Former basketball star Dennis Rodman was temporarily detained in Germany for allegedly skipping out on a ⁈ hotel bill for a post-game party, a prosecution official said Monday.

Dennis Rodman temporarily detained in Germany


The Kyrgyz government on Feb. 4 approved the closure of a US air base that serves as a vital supply route for NATO forces in Afghanistan, a spokesman said.

Kyrgyz government approves closure of US base


The NCAA denied McCay's waiver for immediate eligibility after hearing his case Wednesday, citing guidelines that govern waiver requests.


Square Enix, Inc. announced today that their latest iPhone/iPod touch game, CRYSTAL DEFENDERS VANGUARD STORM, is now available for download in 77 countries worldwide via App Store In VANGUARD STORM, players must scramble to strategically position units into various formations in order to prevent encroaching monster hordes from breaking through the front lines and stealing the army's crystals.


BSkyB has been awarded the lion's share of Champions League football rights for three years from the 2009 season.

Bskyb awarded share of Champions League football rights


English Major hope Lee Westwood has revealed that he will be fit for next week's British Open after recovering from a slight injury scare.


I'm A Celebrity 2012 star Helen Flanagan apparently hopes that the show will relaunch her career.


Ahmedabad, Sep 20 In what appears to be contradictory to the claim made by Delhi Police, their Gujarat counterpart today said that SIMI, which is allegedly behind the recent serial blasts in the country, has various levels and modules.


Perry Ellis International, Inc.'s share price has entered into oversold territory with a stochastic value of 14.9719.

Perry Ellis International, Inc. enters oversold territory


Sure, exercise is good for your waistline, your heart, your bones - but might it also help prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol?

Can exercise help prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol?


Russian steelmaker Severstal has announced that its mining subsidiary Vorkutaugol has opened up a new longwall at its Vorgashorskaya Mine.

Severstal subsidiary Vorkutaugol opens up new longwall


Apparel maker VF Corp. on Tuesday declared a cash dividend of 58 cents per share.


Today, former State Democratic Leader Ethan Berkowitz announced his candidacy for Governor, officially submitting his letter of intent to run with the Alaska Public Offices Commission.

Ethan Berkowitz announces candidacy for Governor


Natural gas futures fell in New York, erasing earlier gains, on concern US supplies of the power-plant and factory fuel are ample.

Natural gas futures fall in New York on concern supply is ample


After making massive cuts in oil imports from Iran, India is looking to a waiver from US financial sanctions on its oil trade with Iran so as to continue to get supplies from the Persian Gulf nation.

India looks at waiver from US sanctions against oil trade with Iran


The summer vacation is way too long, a fact echoed by US President Barrack Obama who believed that the school year needed to be longer because Americans were falling behind in math and science.


eloccapital Hiring sales Abbott to unveil jobs policy:


Justin Bieber has revealed that he recently visited friend and fellow singer Sean Kingston in Miami.

Justin Bieber 'visits Sean Kingston in Miami'


A Knob Noster, Mo., man has sued Americans for a Better America and Thompson Communications over ads the group ran about Missouri gubernatorial candidates, Republicans Sarah Steelman and Kenny Hulshof.

Man sues over ads run about Missouri gubernatorial candidates


Republican John McCain today dismissed the sour poll numbers that show him trailing in his White House race against Democrat Barack Obama and said his campaign is ``doing fine.''


A Bristol man accused of fondling a young girl has pleaded guilty to an amended charge of sexual battery in exchange for probation.

Bristol man pleads guilty to sexual battery in exchange for probation


A Customs officer was charged at the Sessions Court on Thursday with making a false claim amounting to RM39,847.80 five years ago.


Ball State fired coach Billy Taylor less than 24 hours after losing to Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference tournament.


The Queen and the Princess are back together after Madonna specifically requested that Britney Spears be included in stage show for her Sticky & Sweet Tour.


TIME Bank is set to return securities that it was holding on behalf of its clients following the handover of its US$4 million computer system by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and its former curator recently.


Choreographer Remo D'Souza, who worships only late King of Pop Michael Jackson after Jesus Christ, says 'Madhuri is like lady MJ'.

Madhuri dixit is like lady Michael Jackson:


Kansas City Royals right-hander Gil Meche had his first bullpen session since last pitching on March 22 because of a stiff shoulder and neck.


As I noted in June, a district court held that, under Boy Scouts v. Dale, a gay athletic group had a First Amendment right to limit the number of straight players on a team, since that was necessary for it to convey its expressive message.

Gay athletic group can limit number of straight players on team


The FDA found many violations at six egg farms including uncaged birds, 8 foot piles of manure, and rodents.


Milan have confirmed striker Alexandre Pato will be out of action for around six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury against Palermo on Wednesday.

Ac Milan confirm forward Alexandre Pato out for around six weeks with hamstring injury


Circuit City Stores, the nation's second-largest electronics retailer, filed for bankruptcy protection today but will stay open for business as the holidays approach.

Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection


Gordon Brown today called for a new global ``economic and social contract'' with the financial institutions to ensure taxpayers around the world would never again have to bear the cost of banking failure.

Brown calls for global 'economic and social contract'


An Easton man accused of killing a New Jersey priest has rejected a plea deal from prosecutors.

Man accused of killing priest rejects plea deal


Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is confident he will keep his job because of his side's recent excellent form.

Roberto Mancini confident he'll keep his job


A 24-year-old Clovis man was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison for child molestation, according to the district attorney's office.


Paris Hilton was detained overnight on charge of cocaine possession but was released from a Las Vegas, Nevada, jail Saturday morning.

Paris Hilton detained overnight on charge of cocaine


The Spartan women fell to Riverland 59-52 Wednesday evening, on the road.


YOUNG couples are being forced to choose between having kids or buying a home to raise them in, a new report says.

Couples forced to choose between having kids or buying a home


NY officials urge a walk through history New York officials are urging people to take a walk through history.

Ny officials urge a walk through history


MGM Mirage placed 143 million shares of common stock on the market today, almost double what the company had previously announced it was selling as part of an effort to raise $2.5 billion to resolve its debt and leveraging issues.

MGM Mirage places 143 million shares of common stock on market


Grove took the stand Monday in day six of his murder trial.


Championship clubs are set to introduce their own financial fair play system where teams can only spend what they earn.

Championship clubs to introduce financial fair play system


Now Lucy, who goes to posh private school Cheltenham Ladies' College, is ``stoked'' because sales of her ``nang'' book are ``owdish''.


Paloma was downgraded to a tropical storm on Sunday as it moved across Cuba, the US National Hurricane Center said.


Opposite to what producers claimed till the day of launch, Tashan has failed to do any magic at the box office.

Tashan fails to do any magic at box office


Mexico will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in an international soccer match at 8 pm on Feb. 9, 2011, at the Georgia Dome, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.

Mexico will play a soccer match at Georgia Dome


Journalist Ian Brown won the $25,000 Charles Taylor Prize for literary non-fiction Monday for his touching book about his child's rare genetic mutation.

Journalist Ian Brown wins $25,000 Charles Taylor Prize for non-fiction


AP Writer WASHINGTON Country music singer Shania Twain is slowly stepping back into the spotlight after the break up of her marriage to Robert ``Mutt'' Lange in May 2008.

Shania Twain slowly stepping back into spotlight


Denmark cut its interest rate by 0.75 percentage point to 4.25 percent, in response to the European Central Bank lowering its rate to 2.5 percent from 3.25 percent, media reported Dec. 4.


Despite strong opposition from the Nepali Congress, the Nepal cabinet has decided to promulgate three ordinances.

Nepal cabinet decides to promulgate three ordinances


Dell Inc, the world's second-largest PC maker, said on Friday that it will start selling its first smartphone in China in late November, a move marking the company's official entry into the smartphone market, Reuters reported.

Dell to start selling smartphones in China


The California Energy Commission today approved the Calico Solar Project in San Bernardino County, the seventh solar power plant licensed in the past two months.

California Energy Commission approves the Calico Solar project in San Bernardino County


Film stars Robert Redford and Wes Studi are receiving arts awards from Gov. Bill Richardson and first Lady Barbara Richardson.


Jimmy Rollins confirmed after Thursday's game that he was benched for not running out a popup.

Rollins benched for not running out popup


The Dubai Municipality on Monday launched a ``safe and healthy summer'' campaign warning people to stay out of the sun to avoid heat stress.

Dubai Municipality launches 'safe and healthy summer' campaign


Ireland squandered a great chance to beat Australia as the world champions clinched a 39-run victory in Dublin.

Ireland squander great chance to beat Australia


Researcher at the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute in Port St. Lucie, Florida believe they have discovered how to eliminate HIV from the human body.

Researchers discover how to eliminate HIV


11:37p  @FCoffeen + Get Mayweather vs. Guerrero live results all night here at Bloody Elbow.


INVESTMENT manager Alliance Trust, the FTSE 100 firm run by chief executive Katherine Garrett-Cox, is embroiled in a pitched battle with its shareholders after Laxey Partners, which owns 1.3 per cent of the firm's stock, set up a shareholder action group over the weekend.

Alliance Trust to battle with shareholders


Gold held above the $1,000 mark on Thursday while oil prices slipped after a sharp rise in the previous session .


In a statement that has a number of people gasping, Demi Moore has denied that she has ever had any form of plastic surgery.

Demi Moore denies having had plastic surgery


SAN LEANDRO, Calif. Food banks across the Bay Area are experiencing record need this holiday season.


The Chelan County Sheriff's Deputy Association filed a complaint against Chelan County last week with the Public Employment Relations Commission.

Chelan County Sheriff's deputies file complaint


ATHENS, Greece -Ukraine held Greece to a 0-0 draw Saturday in the first leg of their playoff for a spot in next year's World Cup.

Ukraine holds Greece to a 0-0 draw in playoff


President Barack Obama called Wednesday for strong financial sector regulation and oversight to restore accountability and trust in financial markets.

Obama calls for stronger financial sector regulation


Thirty-six-year-old man charged after an alleged sexual assault on a special needs woman in May.

Man charged with sexual assault on special needs woman


The Marion County School Board filed a temporary injunction Tuesday against the city of Ocala to keep lights on and water flowing in 23 city schools and seven school board facilities.

Marion County school board files injunction against Ocala


Groupon is offering a deal on Great Wolf Lodge packages, which includes an overnight stay and access to the large, indoor water park.


Global eyewear provider Luxottica Group, whose US retail operations are based in Mason, said Thursday it is expanding in Mexico with the acquistion of Stanza and High Tech, two sunglass specialty retailers with 70 stores.


< !(CDATA(The Houston Astros currently have the worst record in the Majors at 25-45, and it looks they will become sellers during the deadline. Bill Ladson of MLB.com heard today at Nationals Park that the Astros are looking to trade right handed pitcher Brett Myers and infielder Jeff Keppinger. Ladson adds that he doubts the Nationals would have interest in Myers or Keppinger. Myers is ...

Astros looking to trade Brett Myers and Jeff Keppinger


Scissor Sisters return with their third album, Night Work, due out June 29th in the US and on June 28th in all other countries.


London, Sep 10 A firm handshake not only shows confidence but it also certifies your hold on life.

A firm handshake certifies your hold on life


Nineteen Occupy Orlando protesters were arrested early Saturday after they refused to leave a city park after hours, Orlando police said.


The Bulgarian Minister of Energy and Economy is taking part in a two-day investment forum in Bahrain and has made a presentation about the investment climate in Bulgaria .

Bulgarian Minister takes part in investment forum in Bahrain


China's Yancoal debuts on Aust market Updated: 22:57, Thursday June 28, 2012 Chinese-owned Yancoal Australia has joined the local share market, the largest public listing in 18 months.


Murcia is to spend the extra money announced by the Prime Minister to fight the crisis, on a new roundabout, roads and bike lanes.

Murcia to spend extra money on a roundabout and bike lanes


India's second largest bank ICICI Bank Ltd posted a net profit of $1 billion during 2007-08 as compared to $775 million of the previous fiscal.


Three people were charged with burglary Wednesday in connection with thefts from homes and cars across the city, police said.


Japanese stocks swung between gains and losses as exporters retreated after reports signaled economic growth is slowing in the US and Europe, while shipping lines advanced on higher cargo rates.

Japanese stocks swing between gains and losses;


PTI Jun 19, 2012, 08.35PM IST The much-awaited South-Western monsoon arrived in Bihar and Jharkhand to bring a sigh of relief to the people battling severe heat wave for the past two days as moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded in some districts of the state, a met official said.


UK bank regulator needs sole rescue power, lawmakers say, rebuffinf BOE;


Gas theft is on the rise, as it surged to 380 million cubic feet per day that is 200 mmcfd from Sui-Northern Gas Pipelines and 180 mmcfd from Sui-Southern Gas Company systems, sources said.

Gas theft surges to 380 million cubic feet per day


Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was suspended for one game without pay Thursday for exceeding the flagrant foul points total with five.


A Massachusetts biotechnology company is relocating its headquarters to Madison, which could create 150 jobs over the next five years.

Mass. biotechnology company relocating to Madison


A northern Indiana man faces two counts of felony neglect of a dependent after he allegedly told authorities he left his wife lying on the floor for 30 days.

Northern Indiana man allegedly left wife lying on floor for 30 days


Bird flu cases have been confirmed in China.


Baker Hughes Inc expects its North American rig count to grow 5%, to 2,409 in 2012, with an increasing number of rigs targeting oil, the Houston-based oilfield services company told analysts Tuesday.

Baker Hughes expects na rig count to grow 5%


New DNA evidence appears to link a 1998 Omak homicide and a 2006 rape and attempted murder to the same suspect, according to the Omak Police Department.

New DNA evidence appears to link 1998 homicide and 2006 rape


A gunman opened fire inside a Mexico City subway station during rush hour Friday, killing at least two people before he was subdued by police.

Gunman opens fire in Mexico City subway station


The VISWASS Group of Institutions joined the nation in celebrating the 62nd Independence Day on Saturday at its state of art degree engineering college VIVTECH, at Chatabar, Khurda with zeal, enthusiasm, fervor and dignity.

VISWASS joins nation in celebrating 62nd Independence Day


Govt of Punjab is providing all available facilities to the farmers to get maximum produce of wheat and other crops .

Punjab providing all facilities to farmers


He'll direct a new version of Great Expectations as part of a year-long celebration of the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth, in 2012.

Mike Newell directing new version of ``Great Expectations''


``I'll never marry again. I don't want children. I am self-sufficient. If I decide to spend time with someone, then I will. If marriage means something to someone else, then I guess it could be a... negotiated point. But I really don't feel it's necessary,'' imdb.com quoted her as saying.


Hollywood actress Naomi Watts is to strip for a nude painting by a top Australian artist.


SACHA BARON COHEN's controversial movie BRUNO is leading the nominations at the British Comedy Awards, scooping a nod in the coveted Best Film category.


IN A rare act of self-denial, Wales coach Warren Gatland resisted the urge to criticise England yesterday ahead of the Six Nations opener at Twickenham, instead sympathetically assessing the Welsh as being in the same state of uncertainty.

Gatland resisted the urge to criticise England ahead of the Six Nations opener at Twickenham


India will sell a 4% stake in the miner Hindustan Copper Ltd. Friday, a senior official said, as New Delhi tries to kick off a program of selling shares in state-run companies that has been delayed due to weak market conditions.


In a shocking revelation from his latest memoir, veteran actor Tony Curtis claims that not only did he have an affair with iconic actress Marilyn Monroe, but she miscarried his child.

Tony Curtis claims Marilyn Monroe miscarried his child


The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent defensive lineman Amon Gordon, giving them some added depth at one of their primary positions of need.

Chiefs sign free-agent dl journeyman Amon Gordon


A 23-year-old St. Louis police officer critically injured in a crash on October 6 died Thursday night from his injuries.

St. Louis police Officer injured in crash dies


A dozen guns were taken in a daytime break and enter near Manilla on Wednesday.


Saturday could be the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures hitting 32C, forecasters have said.


Brazilian mining company Vale, the world's top iron ore miner, said on Friday it is not seeking to buy fertilizer assets following rumors it was planning a bid for US-based fertilizer company Mosaic .

Vale says not seeking to buy fertilizer assets


Christie Brinkley has revealed she thought she was 'fat' during her early days as a model.


On the eve of its battle with Japan, Canada has dropped one spot to 12th in the world rugby rankings.


Direct-selling giant Amway says it's eliminating 93 positions in the United States and Canada over the next 15 months due to a consolidation of its financial operations.


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been questioned by Swedish police over allegations of molestation, his lawyer said today.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange questioned by police


A Medina man was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon following a farm accident in the town of Ridgeway, Orleans County sheriff's deputies said.

Medina man seriously injured in farm accident


India argued that devolution of power to them ``is not moving forward'' and therefore justifying support to the resolution at the UN Human Rights Council asking Sri Lanka to do more to rehabilitate its minority Tamils.

Devolution of power is not moving forward:


New Jersey US Senator Robert Menendez has raised $1.6 million the first quarter of 2011, his campaign announced Wednesday.

US Sen. Robert Menendez raises $1.6 million in first quarter


A BRITISH soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan.


Housing starts fell less than expected in July as builders broke ground on new multifamily units likely to meet demand for rental apartments, while permits for future construction dropped, a government report showed on Tuesday.

Housing starts fall less than expected in July


Former Brazil coach Dunga has heaped praise on Hulk, saying that the Porto attacker would be a quality addition to any club in world football.


Summit Midstream Partners LP is launching an initial public offering of 12.5m common units representing limited partner interests, the Dallas-based midstreamer announced Thursday.

Summit Midstream launches initial public offering


Former home-run king Barry Bonds has been found guilty of one count of obstruction of justice.

Barry Bonds found guilty of obstruction of justice


France's Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has stated that France would back an African lead military intervention in Islamist-held northern Mali.

France would back African lead intervention in Mali


Scrap metal thieves used two semi-trucks to dismantle and sell off an entire building in the Chicago suburbs.

Scrap metal thieves dismantle an entire building


A 53-year-old Travis County man has been charged with first-degree felony continuous sexual abuse of at least four children under the age of 14, according to an arrest affidavit.

Man charged with continuous sexual abuse of children


An airline official says the two hijackers of a jetliner that took off from Sudan's Darfur region and was diverted to southern Libya have surrendered to authorities.


NSW patients are getting free ambulance rides after the state government refused to sack its ambulance service boss.


TOKYO ― Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish said he plans to stay in Japan for at least another season, putting off a possible move to Major League Baseball.


Eric Joyce, the MP for Falkirk, has been suspended by the Labour Party after he was arrested on suspicion of assault in the House of Commons bar.

Eric Joyce suspended from Labour party after arrest on suspicion of assault


Luther College will celebrate Commencement Sunday, May 23 at 10 am in Carlson Stadium.

Luther College to celebrate Commencement May 23


The fire that broke out five days ago in Somerset West is spreading towards the Jonkershoek mountains above Stellenbosch, where a blaze three weeks ago threatened homes, leading to their evacuation.


Only months after it backtracked on debit card fees, Bank of America is testing new checking account fees that would go into effect unless customers agree to certain conditions, such as banking online, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Bank of America testing new checking account fees


Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier will have surgery on his right wrist and miss the last five games of the season.


Arsene Wenger has pleaded for patience ahead of Arsenal's FA Cup fourth round replay against Cardiff on Tuesday because he believes his young guns are starting to emerge from their growing pains.


The Arthritis Foundation and Progressive Rehabilitation Associates will sponsor an arthritis self-help course for people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.


Ireland Inc., a minerals exploration and development company focused on the discovery and extraction of precious metals from mineral deposits in the Southwestern United States, today announced that it has completed a $6.25 million private placement financing.

Ireland Inc. completes $6.25 million financing


Former Beatle Paul McCartney, pictured in Paris in 2011, is composing music for a video game which he hopes will introduce his work to a whole new generation, he has told a German newspaper published Thursday.

Paul McCartney composing music for video game


ZAMBIA should guard against influx of cheap imported milk on the market as it will worsen poverty levels especially in rural areas, says a key industry expert.

'Guard against influx of cheap imported milk'


Ice cream,a new study reveals, can make you feel nostalgic and remember the emotions connected to the place it is made in.


TWO men were arrested after fleeing from police who tried to stop them riding a suspected stolen motorbike.

Two men arrested after fleeing from police


President Jacob Zuma is to undertake a state visit to Zambia on Monday to further strengthen and cement the cordial historical bilateral relations between the two countries and peoples.


The Taling Chan police chief has been transferred pending an inquiry into his alleged failure to prevent the attempted escape of two prisoners in front of the Taling Chan courthouse.


Hawthorn survived a determined Richmond fightback to break a six-match losing streak with a thrilling 13.11 to 13.8 AFL victory at the MCG on Sunday.


Lewis Hamilton today launched a new initiative aimed at attracting the general public into motorsport.


US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg will visit Azerbaijan on February 24, US embassy in Azerbaijan told APA.

US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg to visit Azerbaijan


Six migrant schools in a Changping district village are facing closure due to a demolition project, leaving teachers worried as to where the students can be educated.

Six migrant schools face closure over demolition project


A quadriplegic has won the right to a gun in the US, even though he can't hold one.

Quadriplegic wins the right to a gun in the US


One direction perform one thing on dancing on ice :) no copyright intended.

One direction- one thing on dancing on ice


Indilinx unveils Barefoot, its solid state drive controller with 90nm process technology.


Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. on Thursday declared a special cash dividend of $1.875 and a regular quarterly cash dividend of 12.5 cents.


Union Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy today said Metro rail system in cities like Mumbai and Chennai will be built on Standard Gauge, which is used in most of the new age transport systems in the world.


A new evacuation plan for Paradise residents is unveiled by the Butte County Fire Safe Council.

New evacuation plan for Paradise to be unveiled


Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia, one of the greatest ever distance runners, announced his retirement Sunday after quitting the New York Marathon injured.

Haile Gebrselassie announces his retirement


Adirondack preserve protected; new trail planned A 12,000-acre private preserve in the Adirondack High Peaks is now permanently protected from development.


A MILITANT group on Wednesday sought just compensation for media workers as it challenged the government to institute more stringent measures to neutralize threats against them.

Group seeks just compensation for media workers


In 2009 Azerbaijan issued stocks in the amount of AZN 3,640 mln in nominal, according to a statement from the State Committee for Equities.

Azerbaijan issues stocks at AZN 3,640 mln


Duke Energy said yesterday that it plans to invest about $121 million to study carbon dioxide storage sites in southwest Indiana.

Duke Energy to invest in carbon dioxide storage


The ``Five Alive'' community program will be held tonight at Deer Park United Methodist Church, in the pavilion.


*Update* Two boys missing overnight in Monroe were found and appear to be unharmed, authorities said.


She is one of Charles Dickens' most disturbing and unattractive characters and when Helena Bonham Carter was first asked to play Miss Havisham, she said it was ``like a slap in the face''.

Helena Bonham Carter plays Miss Havisham


It's clear what's at stake in Ohio and Texas.


A train collided with a large truck in Carbon County on Friday.

Train collides with truck in Carbon County


Killeen police officers arrested a woman after she injured an officer and fled from a traffic stop on September 4.

Killeen police Arrest woman who injured officer during traffic stop


T he Congress party is like a circus and every party member has to join it in an attempt to seek a greener pasture.


A traditional sorghum miller at a primary school here has appealed to President Ian Khama to review their wages because they violate Botswana's minimum wage laws.


Bail was set at $50,000 Friday for the Las Vegas man charged in a fatal collision that killed a mother and son.

Bail set for Vegas man charged in collision


Ian Kennedy left a start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Monday after feeling numbness in a finger on his right hand.


Bond has been set at $200,000 for a woman accused of stabbing her grandparents inside of their Florence home Tuesday night.

Bond set for woman accused of stabbing grandparents


The health unit issued a heat advisory alert for Sunday when temperatures are expected to reach36Corhigher with or without the influence of humidity.

Health unit issues heat alert for Sunday


Oil prices climbed on rising hopes of economic recovery and despite an increase in US oil reserves.


This is the Affinity Chair from designer Ben Alun-Jones, and it is a chair that can turn invisible.


The minimum wage rate set for the private sector would attract local employees, especially women to work in the hotel and restaurant service sub-sector, the Dewan Negara was told.

Minimum wage rate would attract women to work in hotels and restaurants


Boston Scientific plans to cut as many as 1,000 additional jobs this year as the medical-device maker expands a push to reduce operating expenses.

Boston Scientific to cut up to 1,000 jobs


Zimbabwe opposition chief Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday called for ``armed peacekeepers'' as the country seeks to resolve its political crisis.

Tsvangirai calls for 'armed peacekeepers'


Apple just unveiled its new iPhone 4S, slated for a Dec. 1 release date, during the company's Let's talk iPhone event.


``My friends, we've got them just where we want them,'' McCain told a rally in the battleground state of Virginia as he attempted to breathe new life into his campaign after a two-week tailspin due largely to his reaction to the US financial crisis.


By : dpa Madrid - Spain and Lebanon on Thursday urged Israel to help create the conditions for a peace process with the Palestinians, with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri warning of the danger of an ``implosion'' in the Middle East.

Spain and Lebanon urge Israel to create conditions for peace


``There is nothing to prove and no score to settle. I have not changed as a person,'' said the veteran of many BCCI wars, after being selected caretaker president of the board on Sunday.

There's nothing to prove, no score to settle:


Rebellion Hockey kept its hold on first place with a 6-3 win over Perfect Pizza.


The US House overwhelmingly passed its first significant crowdfunding legislation, in the form of HR 2930, the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act.

House passes first crowdfunding legislation


The Duchess of Cambridge was glowing as she made an official visit to Manchester in the sunshine.

The Duchess of Cambridge makes a visit to Manchester


That is where community organizations come in, making a difference in many young lives.

Community organization making a difference


New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis has a broken left hand that will require surgery, but he expects to play in the AFC championship against Indianapolis.

New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis has a broken left hand but expects to play against Indianapolis


European shares rose on Monday, with miners up on hopes that the election results in Australia would end plans for a new mining tax, while Old Mutual (JSE:OML) gained after HSBC said it was in talks to buy a stake in Nedbank Group (JSE:NED).


State prison officials want to raise probation and parole fees by $10 to soften the blow of budget cuts.

Prison officials want to raise probation fees


Mardy Fish, Brian Baker pull out of French Open American players Brian Baker and Mardy Fish have pulled out of the upcoming French Open.


LABOUR secured a third consecutive year in power following a dramatic day at the polls.

Labour secures third consecutive year in power


Actress and model Gia Skova will co-star in the crime thriller HUMAN FACTOR set to begin filming on-location in New York mid-2012.

Model Gia Skova to co-star in Human Factor


``The bus service across the Line of Control has been suspended as of today but is likely to be operational on its next scheduled date after a fortnight,'' an official told IANS on condition of anonymity.

Bus service across Line of Control suspended


In one of the stranger celebrity tweets I've ever seen, Jessica Simpson claims her dog Daisy is a lesbian.


More worried about the recovery, the Federal Reserve took a small step Tuesday to bolster the economy.

Federal Reserve takes steps to bolster economy


Former Hearts favourite Rudi Skacel is making his Tynecastle return on Sunday for Robbie Neilson's testimonial match.


AS Roma striker Marco Borriello was caught complaining about coach Claudio Ranieri during defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk.

Roma striker Borriello caught complaining about Ranieri


Harper was playing down expectations over the weekend that the three-hour working lunch would produce any quick remedies to help Canada weather the global credit meltdown.


The African Union has suspended Guinea after a military coup in the West African nation.

African Union suspends Guinea after coup


GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann will suspend her campaign following a bleak run at the Iowa caucuses, she announced in a press conference Wednesday morning.


A Nottingham nurse has raised funds for brain tumour research by running the London marathon.

Nurse raises funds for brain tumour research


Apple just released the new Apple TV 3.0 software featuring Genius Mixes, iTunes LP and Extras, and Internet radio access.


Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that alternative rockers Deftones will make their Rock Band debut next week.

Deftones making their Rock Band debut next week


Residents of Matlosana local municipality and government departments in Klerksdorp have been urged to pay their municipal rates to avoid services like electricity being switched off.


Lord Carey of Clifton, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, warned today of future ``civil unrest'' if judges continue with ``disturbing'' and ``dangerous'' rulings in religious discrimination cases.

Lord Carey warns of 'unrest' if judges continue with 'dangerous' rulings


Dharwad, Jan 4 Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, whose unique style of playing the instrument with his finger nails has enthralled audiences worldwide, has been presented the Mallikarjun Mansur award in recognition of his achievements.

Amjad Ali Khan presented Mallikarjun Mansur award


The search was on in cottage country Saturday night, where a young man was missing and presumed drowned near Bracebridge.

Young man missing, presumed drowned near Bracebridge


Chicago French Market will host its first ever Meet the Market Open House, a free event to meet the vendors, sample their products and enjoy live performances.

Chicago French Market hosts 'meet the Market'


Deiondra Sanders, daughter of Deion Sanders, battles pictures leaked online and new allegations today.

Deiondra Sanders battles picture allegations


By Bob Condotta Washington quarterback Jake Locker will sign a deal with Angels that does not preclude him from returning to UW next year if he wishes.


Barrick Gold Corporation announced today that its new Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic has achieved first gold production, with ore now being processed through the first two of four autoclaves.

Pueblo Viejo achieves first gold production


Prosecutors of the Special Investigation Division under the Supreme Prosecutor Office last night requested court detention of a former judge at the Taiwan High Court allegedly involved in a bribe-taking scandal.

Prosecutors request detention of former judge


Automotive power train producer Linamar Corp. launched Friday a new line of ``green'' electric lawnmowers, the company's first foray into making consumer products that use its proprietary technology.


STUDENTS from Northview State School got their hands dirty this morning as they dug up the school's time capsule.


While we wait for the decision from the feds, local leaders are already mapping out priority areas where the possible surplus in funding should go.

Leaders mapping out priorities for possible surplus


Tiger Woods said yesterday he will return to golf next month at the Masters, ending a four-month hiatus brought on by a sex scandal that shattered his image as the gold standard in sports.


Italy would send 10 military instructors to help Libyan rebels in the battle against forces led by Muammar Gaddafi, Italian Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa has said.

Italy to send military instructors to help Libyan rebels


Lima, Jan 18 Peruvian animal rights activists caged themselves at a Lima market to protest the sale of cats and dogs, as well as pet 'discrimination' based on breeds.

Peruvian animal rights activists protest sale of cats and dogs


THE Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith, applauded the work of Wychavon District Council when he visited the headquarters in Pershore this week.


Today, iQuate announced availability of iQSonar for Microsoft.


He will apply for federal stimulus money for New Jersey schools after all, after first saying that he wouldn't, according to The Record.

Corzine will apply for federal stimulus money


Market opened the trade on a flat note following quiet trade across the globe.


Microsoft has confirmed that it will close the app store for its elderly mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6.x.

Microsoft to close app store for elderly Windows Mobile


Fourteen-time Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys has partnered with Prizeo, the new celebrity charity-fundraising digital platform, to raise money and awareness for Keep a Child Alive.

Alicia Keys partners raises awareness for 'Keep a Child Alive'


Dallas police are investigating a double homicide in Pleasant Grove, which they believe may be drug-related.

Dallas police investigating double homicide in Pleasant Grove


The sands of the desert are an important and forgotten storehouse of carbon dioxide taken from the world's atmosphere, scientists will hear today at the Society for General Microbiology's 162nd meeting being held this week at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Sands of the desert - an important and forgotten storehouse of carbon dioxide


Jenn Stuczynski set an American record in the women's pole vault at the Home Depot Center.


Kanye West is apparently too ``squeamish'' to watch Kim Kardashian give birth to their first child.

Kanye West too squeamish to watch Kim Kardashian give birth


Vidyo Inc., a Hackensack, NJ-based provider of videoconferencing solutions, has raised $25 million in Series C funding.


Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed nine Republican budget bills on Tuesday, May 24, setting the stage for a special legislative session.


THE former partner of late Rebels Motorcycle group member Michael James Miller is seeking $100,000 from his frozen assets to pay for the upbringing of their son.


Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi on Saturday annulled a November 22 decree expanding his powers after the move sparked weeks of violent protests.


China could play a ``special role'' in the Middle East, a Palestinian envoy said Friday, following eight days of deadly conflict between Israel and militants in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip.

China could play a 'special role' in the Middle East - Palestinian envoy


AP , 09.01.09, 07:33 AM EDT Commercial lender CIT Group Inc. said in a regulatory filing Tuesday it will defer interest payments on some outstanding junior notes.

CIT Group to defer interest on junior notes


State agriculture authorities have charged the owner of an eastern Kentucky farm where they found 31 dead horses.

State agriculture authorities charge owner of eastern Kentucky farm


Pakistan has welcomed the opening of the Afghan Taliban political office in Doha in order to bring peace to Afghanistan and the region.

Pakistan welcomes opening of Taliban political office in Doha


Former Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir will continue as Pakistan's envoy to India as caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has allowed all ``non-career and contractual ambassadors'' to remain in their positions till the formation of the next government.

Bashir to continue as pakistan`s envoy to India


Auckland property sales fell 2.6 per cent in September from August while the average sale price rose to a six-month high, according to Barfoot & Thompson, the city's biggest real estate firm.

Auckland property sales fall 2.6 per cent


Thomson Reuters today announced that BGC Partners, a leading global interdealer broker, has expanded its post-trade offering over Thomson Reuters Trade Notification to include FX options.

Thomson Reuters and BGC Partners expand post-trade offering to FX options


only to find out he had died about six months ago.


Concordia has swept the CCC's Red Lion Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week honors following the Cavs' performance last weekend at the University of Washington Indoor Preview in Seattle.

Concordia University sweeps Red Lion Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors


Mount St. Dominic Academy Theatre Arts Program will present ``Thoroughly Modern Millie,'' directed by Jonathan Wentz, musical direction by R. Ross Buffa and choreography by Jensyn Oertel-Mordero, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 6, 7 and 8 at Mt.

Mount St. Dominic to present ``Thoroughly Modern Millie''


AhoraHollywood.com, the Spanish sister site to IESB.net is now online!


Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich filled in as a radio talk show host Wednesday, using the mike to complain he was ``hijacked'' from office and blasting the new governor's plans for an income tax increase.

Blagojevich: 'I was hijacked' from office


Alabama junior quarterback Greg McElroy plans to apply for a Rhodes Scholarship for study at Oxford University, but will not do so until next year.


After putting the planet first for 20 years, the Green party is now focusing on social justice and inequality.


Lindsay Lohan will not be getting out of jail anytime this week as her lawyers had hoped or as earlier reports had claimed.

Lindsay Lohan not getting out of jail this week, as lawyers hoped


Police say an Anderson man fatally shot his wife in the driveway while the couple's children were at the home.


Kiwi women believe dogs are better listeners than their partners, while for men, dogs are a lot more loving, says a new NZ survey.

Kiwi women believe dogs are better listeners than their partners:


Motorola Mobility will use Intel processors in upcoming smartphones and tablets, the two companies said Tuesday.

Motorola Mobility to use Intel processors


New Delhi The government for the first time on Sunday said that the Maoists are getting arms from China, which is a ``big supplier'' of small weapons.


She and the Waldenbooks staff will be back at work at the same location when Books-A-Million opens at 10 am Thursday.


India beat Bangladesh by 87 runs in the opening match of the 2011 World Cup at Sher-e-Bangla stadium on Saturday.

India beat Bangladesh by 87 runs in opening match


3 dead and several trapped after building collapses


Computer manufacturer Lenovo has launched its own Android app store today, called simply, the ``Lenovo Enterprise App Shop.''

Lenovo launches an Android app store for the enterprise


New solid carbide taps from Kennametal for tapping steels, and other non ferrous materials provide a quantum leap in CNC machine tools for rigid or synchronous tapping.

Kennametal taps provide a quantum leap for CNC machine tools


An Oklahoma City man is accused of pushing his disabled sister and taking her oxygen tank during an argument, court papers show.

Oklahoma City man accused of pushing sister, taking oxygen tank


Fish plates were found removed at the spot where the Mumbai-bound Gyaneswari express derailed on Friday leaving 20 people killed, a senior police official said.


As promised during the President's address to the Parliament, the Union Cabinet approved the Women's Reservation Bill, paving the way for it to be tabled during the current session of the Parliament.

Union Cabinet approves Women's Reservation Bill


The search is on for a couple of credit card thieves, and the Travis County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help.


An operation regarding corruption facts was conducted at the Azerbaijani Ministry of Education, law-enforcement agencies reported.

Operation on corruption facts conducted at Azerbaijani Ministry of Education


As part of his amendments to the state's two-year budget, Gov. Bob McDonnell is proposing a $3,300 raise for all of the state's assistant commonwealth's attorneys starting in July.

McDonnell proposes raises for assistant commonwealth's attorneys


Actors Sadie Frost and Tom Hardy have launched a national short film competition with the Hepatitis C Trust and Steel Mill Pictures.

Sadie Frost launches film competition on hepatitis C


It looks like hit producer, slash rapper, Kanye West will be working with party monsters LMFAO on their new album.

Kanye West works with LMFAO on new album


German government bonds declined before Portuguese debt auctions that may signal whether the nation will be able to avoid seeking a rescue package.

German bonds decline before Portuguese auctions;


A Raleigh restaurant owner said someone tried to steal a beehive full of bees from the business's roof.

Restaurant owner says someone tried to steal beehive


PARIS -Saint-Etienne beat Rennes 2-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday to end its opponent's run of three successive league victories.

Saint-Etienne beats Rennes 2-0 in Ligue 1


THE Peats Ridge music festival will go ahead next year regardless of controversy over a block of land at Calga traditionally used for ticketing and traffic movement.

Peats Ridge music festival to go ahead despite controversy


Professors at Northern Michigan University have reached a tentative contract agreement with the school's administration.


Fashion house Tommy Hilfiger has teamed up with The Hours Entertainment and Goom Radio to launch a year-long online digital radio station promoting new fragrances, Loud for her and Loud for him.


An eight-year-old girl found hanged in her bedroom in Mansfield, Notts, had severe learning difficulties.


The Des Peres Rotary Club will meet on Thursday, June 28, at the Missouri Athletic Club, 1777 Des Peres Road in Town Country.


Chicago, Mar 24 Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, who has confessed to plotting Mumbai attacks, will cooperate with Indian authorities as required under the terms of his plea agreement if the US government allows, his lawyer has said.

'David Headley will cooperate with Indian authorities'


BRISTOL CITY top gun Nicky Maynard made it 16 goals for the season with a double in an eight-goal Ashton Gate thriller.

Nicky Maynard makes it 16 goals for the season


Among other announcements today at its developer conference, BlackBerry said it will expand its popular BBM messaging service to other mobile platforms this summer.

BlackBerry expanding popular BBM messaging service to other platforms


Thermax can add Rs 100, says Investment Advisor, SP Tulsian.


In a cost-cutting move and a signal of the company's poor financial situation, Eastman Kodak on Thursday announced it plans to stop selling digital cameras.


Post offices in the country have begun offering e-zwich services.


LV= has cut the rates on its lifetime and flexible lifetime mortgages and will no longer charge a higher rate of interest for loans over £600,000.

LV= cuts lifetime and flexible lifetime mortgage rates


Maria Shah's issue echoed in the Sindh Assembly on Wednesday while the house also passed a resolution to pay tribute to Sufi poet Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.

Maria Shah issue echoes in Sindh Assembly --


CHERYL Cole will open up about her personal life to chat show host Jonathan Ross.