The search for a Gold Coast fisherman, missing at sea without a life jacket for four days, will be scaled back over the weekend.


When law makers decide to take the law into their own hands, they turn law breakers.


Schneider Electric's Energy University™ by Schneider Electric is a free online educational community that helps anyone involved in energy management to implement successful energy efficient solutions across various applications.

Schneider Electric's energy University helps anyone involved in energy management to implement successful energy efficient solutions


A 10-members liberation war veterans led by Lt General JFR Jacob of Indian Army along with their spouses will visit Bangladesh on the occasion of 37th Independence and National Day from 25 to 31 March 2008.

Liberation war veterans of Indian Army will visit Bangladesh


Lakeside students have been making and distributing holiday treat baskets for about ten years now, and have delivered about 1,800 baskets to the elderly in the area.

Lakeside students make and distribute holiday treat baskets


England striker Wayne Rooney has become a father for the first time after his wife Coleen gave birth to a boy.


Blue Cross of California changed its name Tuesday to Anthem Blue Cross, the same name its parent company Wellpoint Inc. calls its insurance products in other states.

Blue Cross of California changes its name


NATO troops clashed with their Afghan allies in a so-called ``friendly fire'' incident on Saturday, calling in air strikes that killed four Afghan soldiers and stoked anger among villagers.


``Crazy Little Thing Called Love'' star Mario Maurer is set to visit the Philippines in October.


A flash flood watch is in effect until Thursday morning for Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties.


A Burlington man was arrested early Sunday morning after a standoff with police.


The Dalai Lama is warning Tibetan exiles of possible failure within the next two decades if leaders are not prudent in their plans.The Tibetan spiritual leader says, ``the next twenty years, if we are not careful, if we are not prudent in our plans there is a great danger.

Dalai Lama warns Tibetan exiles against failure


A MAN severed his left hand with a circular saw at an incident at a property in Grantham last month.


A Huntley man died Sunday in a boating accident on a northwest Indiana lake, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' Division of Law Enforcement.

Huntley man dies in boating accident on Ind. lake


On Thursday, special teams proved the difference as defending Public B champion Chatham fell to Glen Rock 4-2 in the opening round of the NJSIAA Public B tournament at Mennen Arena.

Chatham falls to Glen Rock in opening round


Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner has turned into a sanitation expert after her three-year-old daughter put the actress to ``scrubbing the toilets'' at her pre-school.

Jennifer Garner turns into sanitation expert?


A Central Ohio community is without its police department amid allegations that a police officer used a Taser on a juvenile.


A 38-year-old Bemidji woman died Wednesday evening after succumbing to ``extreme injuries'' suffered in a weekend crash, authorities said.

Bemidji woman succumbs to injuries suffered in weekend crash


In a move to rival that of eBay's PayPal and Google's Google Checkout, Amazon launched on Tuesday two online payment services, Checkout and Simple Pay.


I responded: ``Oh, you must come from Texas, George.''


Veteran goaltender Patrick Lalime, who got his name in the NHL record book in three places during a 12-year career, retired Wednesday to become a television analyst.

Veteran goalie Patrick Lalime retires, will become analyst


CBS.com announced today the launch of the BIG BROTHER ``Ultimate Fan'' sweepstakes, inviting fans to complete a series of online challenges for a chance to win a trip to the BIG BROTHER house in Los Angeles.

CBS.com launches 'BIG BROTHER' sweepstakes


Unlike most states, a successor to a vacant US Senate seat in Massachusetts is chosen by special election, not appointed by the governor.


The State Senate has passed a bill that will stiffen the penalty for dog fighting.

Senate pushes stiffening penalty for dog fighting


The smoke has become the talk of many towns, with folks wanting to know where the smoke is coming from, how long it is going to stick around and if is it safe to breathe in.


Notts County midfielder Ben Davies is expecting a tough test when he comes up against Shrewsbury for the first time since leaving the club over the summer.


A Port Charlotte woman is arrested for selling cocaine and solicitation of prostitution.

Woman arrested for selling cocaine and prostitution


Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral is of the view that Firstsource Solutions has support at Rs 27.

Firstsource Solutions has support at Rs 27:


CRAIG Brewster has revealed he will play only ``in emergencies'' next season after agreeing to become No 2 to Ross County manager Derek Adams.

Brewster will play only 'in emergencies'


National Writer Frank McCourt is gravely ill with meningitis and is unlikely to survive, the author's brother said Thursday.


BNP Paribas said Monday its net profit soared 31 percent in the second quarter as steep retail banking gains in France and the Benelux region offset declines in its investment banking operations.

Bnp Paribas net profit soars in second quarter


André Leon Talley is leaving ``America's Next Top Model,'' after four cycles of the show, as we mentioned this morning.

André Leon Talley leaves 'America's next Top Model'


Hibernian forward Leigh Griffiths is facing a one-match ban for a gesture aimed at Rangers fans on Saturday.


Dole has been hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for a couple weeks.


Tomkins, the global engineering and manufacturing group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, said some markets had ``stabilised'' across the world, in an interim management statement covering the period from 5 July to 4 November 2009.

Tomkins: 'some global markets have stabilised'


Bahamian company Western Air will launch daily flight services into Montego Bay, Jamaica from the Bahamas on June 11th adding this to its Kingston service.

Bahamian airline Western Air to launch service in Montego Bay


New Delhi, Jan 24 Indian equities opened strong for the second successive day Thursday as sentiments turned positive on account of US interest rate cuts and pep talk by authorities on the strong fundamentals of the Indian economy.

Indian equities open strong on sentiments


Cablevision Systems Corp., the largest cable television operator in the Lower Hudson Valley, said that it plans to sell $500 million of senior notes to institutional investors through its subsidiary CSC Holdings Inc. The company said that it expects to use proceeds from the offering to repay debt.

Cablevision plans to sell $500 million of senior notes


HUTCHINSON, Minn. ― Senator Norm Coleman will be in Hutchinson, Minn. Friday morning to discuss a proposed health care plan for small businesses.

Coleman to discuss health plan for businesses


A Surrey detective has been fined £500 by magistrates in Hampshire for sending an offensive message.

Surrey detective fined for sending offensive message


A man convicted last week on charges of incest and sexual assault has died of an apparent stroke.

Man convicted on charges of incest and sexual assault has died


US Senator Byron Dorgan has nominated eight outstanding North Dakota students this year for appointment to US military academies.

Senator Dorgan nominates students to military academies


Lindsay Lohan and her mother Dina were turned away from two California hotels on Wednesday after being blacklisted, according to reports.

Lohan turned away from hotel after being 'blacklisted'


Superintendent of Police BK Chaube today said that five Naxalites have been arrested from Amakoda village in the duistrict here.


``In order to weather this financial crisis we are in, we must make drastic changes,'' Jackson Health System CEO Eneida Roldan said in a press conference earlier this afternoon.


Haj pilgrims from Qatar will get special health cards, which will indicate the health issues, if any, suffered by the individual.

Haj pilgrims from Qatar to get special health cards


Former Sen. John Warner will be made an honorary knight by Queen Elizabeth II, the British ambassador announced today.

Former Sen. John Warner to be made an honorary knight


The 'big bang' may have created the universe, but a new theory suggests the 'big splat' could have shaped the dark side of the moon.

'Big splat' may have shaped dark side of moon


United Natural Foods warehouse to open in Orange County will create 360 jobs, Cuomo says A new organic food warehouse in Orange County will bring more than 360 new jobs to the area, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Thursday.


PricewaterhouseCoopers is to rebrand globally to PwC as part of a brand overhaul aimed at differentiating itself from the other ``big four'' professional services networks.


Sebastian Vettel led a Red Bull 1-2 finish in Spanish Grand Prix practice on Friday as the Austrian team's carried its dominant early season form into Europe.

Sebastian Vettel leads Red Bull 1-2 at Spanish Grand Prix practice


Gozo bus owners have joined the GRTU, Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises, which called a meeting for them.


Finland views the Nord Stream gas pipeline project as part of a European energy system, Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen said.

Finland views Nord Stream gas pipeline as part of European energy system


India and Japan will launch a defence action plan to firm up their strategic partnership that includes jointly combating maritime piracy and give a push to negotiations over a key economic agreement that can multiply their bilateral trade manifold.

India, Japan to launch defence action plan


Students of Beechwood Elementary School in Pierrefonds collected over 1,550 books in six weeks time for the children of earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

Beechwood Elementary collects over 1,550 books


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday blamed the past Congress governments for ignoring primary education in the state.

Modi blames Congress for 'ignoring' primary education


When it is all said and done, and his career is over, Albert Pujols will be the best hitter to ever play the game of baseball.

Albert Pujols is the best hitter to ever play baseball


An allergy forced Sachin Tendulkar to practice indoors but the Indian team management assured that the ailment was mild and the master batsman would be fit for the second Test against Australia starting here tomorrow.

Allergy forces Tendulkar to practice indoors


Carlos Checa aims to close in on the Superbike World Championship title during the 11th of 13 rounds in Italy on Sunday.


A Spiro man has been charged with home repair fraud following an investigation by Bokchito Police.


GOLDCORP INC. is pleased to declare its ninth monthly dividend payment for 2009 of $0.015 per share.

Goldcorp declares ninth monthly dividend payment for 2009


Four missing hikers have been found uninjured on the Sandy River Trail.


Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party and said it will 'kill' democracy by not allowing the Parliament to function.


The Maritime Union is backing keeping the MMP voting system in the upcoming Referendum on Saturday 26 November.


Finjan has sued five rival security companies for patent infringement, reports Computerworld.

Finjan sues rival companies for patent infringement


Pink and Macklemore tackle 2013 Updated: 13:27, Monday January 7, 2013 Pink is back on top with her album The Truth About Love returning to No.1 on the ARIA albums chart in 2013, while Thrift Shop by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis continues to top both the singles and streaming charts.


Gwinnett County formally submitted a preliminary application this week to privatize Briscoe Field, the state's fifth busiest airport.

Gwinnett submits application to privatize Briscoe Field


NATIONAL League defending champions Ba could open up a four-point gap from second-placed Lautoka if they beat Nasinu tomorrow night at the TFL National Stadium in Suva.


The Chinese online auction website Taobao.com has launched an e-commerce rights protection platform in time for of March 15, which is World Consumer Rights Day.

Taobao.com launches e-commerce Rights protection platform


Pakistan is not seeking strategic depth in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said, claiming that Islamabad favours a strong, stable and prosperous neighbour in its west.

'Pakistan not seeking strategic depth in Afghanistan'


LITTLE Britain funny man David Walliams has swum into trouble after contracting a severe stomach bug during his 140-mile Thames charity swim.

David Walliams contracts severe stomach bug


South African consumers remain in the doldrums, even as the economy begins to show signs of improvement.


Gov. Jay Nixon this evening activated the Missouri National Guard in response to tornadoes and severe storms that moved through the state earlier this evening.


A DDA employee was found murdered at the Outer Ring Round in Saraswati Vihar area of northwest district on Tuesday morning here.


A woman died due to non provision of proper treatment at Faisalabad hospital.

Woman dies due to non provision of treatment


The Hang Seng Index closed at 19,487.48 on Tuesday, up 109.33 points or 0.56 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 19,487.48, up 109.33 points


Melbourne Victory eased three points clear at the top of Australia's A-League with a 2-1 home victory over Central Coast Mariners this weekend.


The Tampa Bay Lightning will visit the Detroit Red Wings for the first and only meeting between the two teams this season.

Tampa Bay Lightning visit Detroit Red Wings


Indian filmaker Baldev Raj Chopra has died of ``ailments relating to old age'' in his home in Juhu at the age of 94, according a spokesperson for Yash Raj Films.

Indian filmaker Baldev Raj Chopra dies at age 94


Coalition and Afghan security forces captured three Taliban leaders and multiple other insurgents in Afghanistan's Helmand province today, military officials reported.

Coalition, afghans capture Taliban leaders


Cancer research got a severe blow when a laptop which had years of research data on cancer was stolen.

Laptop having years of research on cancer stolen


Sujatha, one of the most versatile writers of contemporary Tamil literature, passed away in Appollo Hospital, Chennai on late Wednesday after a brief illness.


The Oakland Raiders have hired longtime NFL defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast as an assistant.

Oakland Raiders hire Clancy Pendergast as assistant


Carly Fiorina has some advice for Mark Zuckerberg as he and his company transform into a public company.


LOS ANGELES Eva Longoria has filed for divorce from Tony Parker, citing irreconcilable differences.

Eva Longoria files for divorce from Tony Parker


A 20-year-old woman was dragged into a park and raped as she walked home from a Christmas party in Manchester.


A new poll by Fox News shows that President Barack Obama is leading his potential Republican rivals in ten key swing states.

Poll shows Obama leading potential rivals in swing states


The Rangers say forward Marian Gaborik will have shoulder surgery next week to repair a torn labrum.

Rangers forward Gaborik to have shoulder surgery


The National Housing Federation has warned that Government plans to cut the income for social housing, through proposed rent cuts of up to 2% in 2010/11, will substantially undermine the sector's capacity to deliver services.

National housing Federation warns Government over proposed rent cuts


The Jersey City Public Schools kicks off a year-long anti-bullying campaign with the ``Be Bold, Ban Bullying'' rally at the Yanitelli Recreation Center at St. Peter's College in Jersey City, NJ, on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011.

Jersey City Public Schools kicks off anti-bullying campaign


The Japanese market ended the last trading session of the week on Friday at negative territory with marginal losses, on stronger local currency against the US dollar.

Japanese market ends in negative territory


Nokia has launched XpressPrint, a new service which allows N-series camera phone users to order prints via LAN or cellular networks directly from their smartphone.


``I am 30, and I do have my first child on the way, and I'm very, very, very excited about that,'' he told Ebony .


Your core values, your vision, your mission statement, whatever it is that is at the heart of your company needs to put a huge emphasis on the customer.

Your core values, your vision, your mission statement - needs to put a huge emphasis on the customer


HSBC will cut 3,167 jobs across the UK as part of a global cost-cutting strategy at Britain's biggest bank.


Chairman of Press Council of Pakistan Raja Shafqat Khan has said that PCP had taken numbers of steps to promote ethical coverage of the upcoming general elections.

PCP takes steps to promote ethical coverage of the upcoming general elections


Defence company BAE Systems is set to announce substantial job losses after seeing slower sales of Eurofighter jets, the military planes it makes as part of a four-nation consortium.


Fiji will review the military's role in public life as part of a bid to end the country's notorious ``coup culture'', the leader of the latest takeover has indicated.


Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is promising ``a long war'' against the international military forces that have targeted his troops with air strikes and dozens of cruise missiles.


Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon received the 2,425th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Dec. 1, 16 days before the release of her latest film, ``How Do You Know.''

Reese Witherspoon receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


EFurnitureHouse.com a leading home furniture retailer announces the arrival of the 2012 formal and round dining table collection.

EFurnitureHouse.com announces the arrival of 2012 round dining table collection


Six Americans were injured in the deadly Jerusalem bus bombing Wednesday, a State Department official tells Fox News.

Six Americans injured in deadly Jerusalem bus bombing


Smartphones, tablets boost Lenovo profit Updated: 05:12, Thursday January 31, 2013 Personal computer-maker Lenovo Group says its quarterly profit has risen 34 per cent to a record high on strong sales of smartphones and tablet computers.


A former Newark Valley high school teacher pleaded guilty Thursday in Broome County Court to one felony count of third-degree rape.


Myanmar said Friday it was not ready to let in foreign aid workers, rejecting international pressure to allow experts into the isolated nation where disease and starvation are stalking cyclone survivors.

Myanmar says 'not ready' for foreign aid workers


Method123 Ltd announced today a global partnership with Tenstep Inc, forging a new solution set in the Project Management Templates market place.


Tony Rezko, the former fundraiser for Rod Blagojevich, is trying to get his conviction overturned.

Rezko trying to get conviction overturned


Scientists predict that climate change could result in food shortages and poverty for millions who rely on agriculture as a means of income in the Tropics.

Climate change could result in food shortages for millions


Councilman Mike Boedigheimer said the city received another extension on a $400,000 grant in state and federal money to market and add scheduled commercial air service at the municipal airport.

City receives extension on grant for commercial air service


The latest figures show that unemployment rates have increased in more than half of US states ahead of the November presidential vote, which determines the occupant of the White House.

Unemployment rates increase in half of US states


Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has declared himself fit for Champions League final against Barcelona.

Ferdinand declares himself fit for final


A Cincinnati man was arrested after a chase and crash in a stolen vehicle.

Man arrested after chase in stolen vehicle


Hong Kong shares pared earlier gains to end slightly higher on the day as a bounce in banks following China's latest interest rate increase was just enough to offset weakness in property and energy counters.


The only time the Rebbe Melech Hamoshiach attended the Kinus Hashluchim banquet was in Kinus 5753, the Rebbe came out to attend the banquet, at close to one in the morning, for only one purpose; to encourage the singing of 'Yechi Adoneinu'.


PepsiCo cuts ties with Lil Wayne over crude lyrics PepsiCo is bowing to public pressure for the second time in a week and cutting ties with Lil Wayne over the rapper's crude lyrical reference to civil rights martyr Emmett Till.


The Rocky Horror Picture Show is to be re-made, more than 30 years after the original version, which became one of the most popular musical movies of all time.


Meijob, China's leading job search engine that aggregates over 700,000 employment opportunities from more than 135 job sites into one easy-to-use website, has announced an alliance with China.com.

Meijob announces alliance with China.com


Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed forward Stefan Schneider.


New Hampshire Voter David Cantagallo: ``As Long as We're Alive, There's Hope''


As part of its three-year, 50-store expansion plan in the Philippines, Japan's Fast Retailing Co. on Wednesday said it is opening a second Uniqlo store in Metro Manila next month.

Fast Retailing to open second Uniqlo store in Metro Manila


A French warship ``Pierrot'' arrived in Aden seaport on Saturday in a friendly few-day visit.


Arizona bankruptcies bumped up in March as they typically do for tax reasons, but the long-term picture continues to point to lower filings.


Thousands of Iranians yesterday chanted ``Death to Israel'' and ``Death to America'' as they demonstrated in Tehran against Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip.


Dow Jones has launched a family of risk control indices and one targeting the Islamic investment market.


US Senator Edward Kennedy has been released from hospital after suffering a seizure during an inauguration luncheon for new President Barack Obama.

Senator Edward Kennedy released from hospital


British researchers say a plant compound in watercress may suppress breast cancer.


QUEENSLAND continued its growth spurt last financial year, with the state's population swelling by 112,900 people.


A Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan after a grenade was thrown into his patrol's checkpoint has been named by the Ministry of Defence as James Wright, from Weymouth, Dorset.


Finland based EMS provider Scanfil turnover for the year 2007 totalled EUR 224.6 million decrease of 7,0%.

Scanfil's turnover for the year 2007 decrease 7,0%


Ridding yourself of constipation might be easier now when other methods fail.

Ridding constipation might be easier now


Russell Moore, dean of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, recently talked with Religion News Service about why adoption has become his personal cause and why more evangelicals should be joining him.

Why adoption became russell Moore's personal cause


Former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam will inaugurate the valedictory function of 'Ornamental- Kerala 2008', the international seminar on ornamental fish breeding, farming and trade, on February 3.

Kalam to inaugurate valedictory function


Russia on Tuesday said it had detained an alleged American CIA agent working undercover at the US embassy who was discovered with a large stash of money trying to recruit a Russian agent.


Two young cousins from Bridgend have been found hanged within hours of each other, it has been confirmed.


The rupee on Monday snapped its two-day upward movement and dropped by 8 paise to close at 55.44 on fresh US dollar demand from importers.


US President Barack Obama has said that the US ``deeply values'' the special relationship between the US and the UK as he and Prime Minister David Cameron had their first one-on-one meeting.

US ``deeply values'' special relationship with UK --


Donald Trump Says Bret Michaels Is In 'Big, Big Trouble,' But Docs Say A Full Recovery Is Possible!

Donald Trump Says Bret Michaels is in 'big...


The state's technical college system is eliminating 22 positions from the Columbia office because of state budget cuts.

Technical college system to eliminate 22 positions


Texas State Representative Carol Kent is hosting ``Coffee with Carol,'' an informal gathering with constituents from House District 102.

Texas State Rep. Carol Kent to host ``Coffee with Carol''


Germany is mourning the loss of its famous cross-eyed possum, Heidi.

Germany mourns loss of cross-eyed possum


Oscar winner Karl Malden, the bulbous-nosed character actor acclaimed for film roles in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'On the Waterfront' before gaining TV fame as a leading man in 'The Streets of San Francisco', died on Wednesday at age 97.

Oscar winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97


Ironshore Insurance is opening an office in Singapore as the next phase of its strategic expansion.


Wales and Sheffield United striker Ched Evans was jailed for five years on Friday after being found guilty of raping a woman who was ``too drunk to consent.''

Evans jailed for five years after guilty of rape


The First Church of Christ, Scientist, has announced the launch of www.christianscience.com, a new Web site making it easy for the public to get accurate information about Christian Science and church activities.

First church of Christ, Scientist, launches Web site


A re-forecast of the Aviation Security Service's costs and higher-than-expected revenue means that passenger security charges can be reduced further over the next two years, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce.

Passenger security charges reduced further


Several Elk Grove Village businesses are betting on video gambling to help them stay afloat.

Elk Grove Village businesses betting on video gambling


James Arthur and Caroline Flack are reported to have enjoyed a ``date'' together in London last week.

James Arthur and Caroline Flack enjoy 'date' together


American singer Billy Joel is recovering after undergoing double hip surgery to treat a congenital hip ailment, RadarOnline reported Wednesday.

'Piano man' Billy Joel recovering after double hip surgery


-Former Georgia player Kevin Kisner won the inaugural Mylan Classic for his first Nationwide Tour title, closing with a bogey-free 4-under 67 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Geoffrey Sisk.


A powerful windstorm ripped through southern Alberta on Sunday smashing windows and downing trees in downtown Calgary and fueling a grass fire that's forcing over a hundred people from their homes near the city of Lethbridge.


On Tuesday night, Angel McCoughtry pounded a game-high 35 points to guide Atlanta Dream past Connecticut Sun 85-74 at Philips Arena.


Congress and BJP must come together...if they are thinking of the country, thinks Sudip Pandey, a Bhojpuri star.


Reckitt Benckiser LLC, a maker of health and hygiene products for consumers, plans to close a Fort Worth manufacturing plant and lay off 98 workers.

Reckitt Benckiser to close Fort Worth plant, lay off 98


Orr's homer leads Phillies over Pirates Pete Orr hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.


Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull will get a chance to outline how he would do things differently when he gives his budget-in-reply speech tonight.


HONOLULU - The state Council on Revenues sees a steadily improving economy for Hawaii.

Council on Revenues sees improving economy


Washington, DC - Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman resigned on Thursday.


In the reporting year, Kazakh wheat exporters will have difficulties due to increasing of grain harvests in Russia and Ukraine, declared Akulbek Kurishbaev, the Minister of Agriculture, on August 16.

Kazakh wheat exporters to have difficulties due to increasing of grain harvests in Russia and Ukraine


In an clip of Sunday's Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kourtney Kardashian snaps at sisters Kim and Khloe for ditching her during a girls' weekend.

Kourtney snaps at Kim, Khloe for ditching her on a girls' weekend


Sony aims to be the world's third biggest smartphone vendor after Apple and Samsung in its fiscal year starting 1 April, said the head of the group's mobile business, Kunimasa Suzuki, at a roundtable briefing in Tokyo.

Sony aims to be world's third biggest smartphone vendor


Four Italian soldiers were killed and a fifth seriously injured in Afghanistan when a bomb blew up their vehicle on Saturday, the defence ministry announced.


Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy co-leader Chamlong Srimuang said bloodshed might be unavoidable.


The US imposes unilateral sanctions against a number of Syrian officials and entities because of violations of human rights in that country.

US imposes sanctions against Syrian officials


On this World Food Day more than one billion people are suffering from malnutrition and hunger, an increase of 100 million in just over a year.

World food Day: more than one billion people suffering from hunger


Ideasbynet has announced it is to lend its support to the UK Mental Health Foundation as part of World Mental Health Day, taking place on the 10th October.

Ideasbynet to lend support for World Mental Health Day


A burglary complaint at a Houma store ended in the arrest of an employee's relative Monday night, Terrebonne sheriff's deputies said.


Huntkey and partner Texonic have performed successful product promotion shows in India.

Huntkey product promotion shows in India


Monday, Gov. Snyder will unveil his new government reform plan in a unique way.

Gov. Snyder to unveil new government reform plan


A 31-year-old man armed with a crossbow was arrested in England Friday after an 18-hour standoff with police, officials said.


Neilsoft today announces that it has signed a technical cooperation agreement with TRIPLAN, a reputed German engineering consultancy services provider in the industrial projects space for more than 40 years.

Neilsoft signs ``technical cooperation agreement'' with TRIPLAN


Archers of Ravenwood members invite any archer with a traditional bow and costume to participate in the historical archery contests at the Tournament of the Phoenix jousting competition.

Archers invited to participate in historical archery contest


``Iran will not back off on its inalienable nuclear rights and will not neglect its international commitments,'' Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said during a joint press conference with his Austrian counterpart Michael Spindelegger on Tuesday.

'Iran will not back off on its inalienable nuclear rights'


Wells Fargo & Co. said Chairman Richard Kovacevich will retire at the end of this year and will be succeeded by the San Francisco bank's current chief executive, John Stumpf.

Wells Fargo chairman Kovacevich to retire


England captain John Terry will stand trial after the European Championship over allegations he racially abused an opponent during a Premier League match - possibly clearing the way for him to play in the tournament.


Goa government's investigations into the alleged irregularities in mining activities have pointed out that 14 mines were involved in the illegalities, including encroachment outside their mining lease areas.


Host Alex Trebek got injured on Wednesday while he was chasing a female burglar that took several items from his hotel room.

Alex Trebek got injured while chasing burglar


The Mets have asked left-handed reliever Pedro Feliciano to start the season at Triple-A to build arm strength.

Mets ask Pedro Feliciano to start season at Triple-a


Manhattan Associates issued an update on its FY13 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning.

Manhattan Associates (manh) updates FY13 earnings guidance


Maria Sharapova is returning to the WTA Tour this week, ending her injury absence of more than seven months by playing doubles at an event in Indian Wells, Calif.

Sharapova to return to WTA Tour this week


Now we are fighting to edge out of the last place in the European Union, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said at a meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian community in Germany at the Bulgarian Embassy in Berlin, special messenger of FOCUS News Agency to Berlin Denka Katsarska announced.

Now we fight to edge out of the last place in the EU:


Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, was found dead in her North London home around 4:00 pm local time on Saturday.

Singer Amy Winehouse found dead in London


Hedge funds cut bullish oil bets by the most in three years the week before the Seaway pipeline begins to ease a stockpile glut, while rising output and concern over Europe's financial woes sent prices tumbling.


Somalian-born, Canadian-raised rapper K'Naan, whose recent single, ``ABCs,'' was praised by DJBooth members for its authentic depiction of the hardships faced by African youth, has joined forces with emcee Mos Def for a live performance of ``My God,'' available for free download here.

K'Naan joins Mos Def for live performance of ``My God''


(BRIEFING.COM) Confirming reports from last Friday, President-elect Obama nominated New York Fed President Tim Geithner as Treasury Secretary.

Obama nominates Geithner as Treasury Secretary


Mahe Drysdale has won a bronze in the men's single scull rowing at the Olympic Games.


Police are investigating a single-vehicle accident that occurred on Avalon Boulevard about a half mile east of the Garden State Parkway in Middle Township.

Police investigate accident on Avalon Boulevard


Lombard has hired an Itasca official as assistant village manager to handle labor contracts, human services, budgeting and risk management, officials said.

Lombard hires Itasca official as assistant village manager


The number of uninsured children has risen in Kansas by 7,853 between 2008 and 2010, according to a new study from Georgetown University.

Number of uninsured children rises in Kansas


A Valley City woman has pleaded not guilty to drug charges in an April case involving a mobile home fire.

Valley City woman pleads not guilty to drug charges


The girl featuring in the recently exposed porn CD racket in Kashmir has pleaded ignorance about the issue.


Vendors and families wanted for an indoor multi-family garage sale, to be held May 1, from 9 am to 2 pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 131 Mountain Way in Morris Plains.


Motorcycle sales surged to record levels in the first quarter this year, with industry chiefs predicting the strong market to continue.


Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, who played the game with a boyish joy and bulldog determination, filed his retirement papers with the NFL after a 20-season career, the league confirmed on Monday.


Nokia said Thursday that it will cut another 3,500 jobs across the company as it tries to align its costs with falling market share.


``Over 35,000 housing units are to constructed for low income families in Colombo, each unit at an estimated cost of Rs. three million'', said Secretary Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa today.

Over 35,000 housing units to be constructed for low income families


Robot trading agents, which already dominate the foreign exchange markets, have now been definitively shown to beat human traders at the same game.

Robot trading agents have now been definitively shown to beat human traders at the same game


New York Citadel Broadcasting Corp, the third-largest radio broadcaster in the US, is planning to file for bankruptcy as soon as Sunday, faced by a harsh advertising climate, media report says.

Citadel Broadcasting to file for bankruptcy:


Private school fees have been growing at a slower rate than a year ago, despite large inflation rises.

Private school fees 'growing at slower rate'


Unlike most of her self-possessed characters, Stone recently admitted that she used to suffer from recurring panic attacks.

Emma Stone admits she used to suffer from panic attacks


Muslim and non-Muslim Filipinos in Saudi Arabia are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting.

Pinoys in Saudi Arabia celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr


Strike activity has intensified across Canada, most notably in the public sector, as workers fight to hold onto perks that have come under threat due to the recession.

Strike activity intensifies across Canada


``That '70s Show'' actress Lisa Robin Kelly was arrested on Saturday on felony charges of corporal injury on a spouse and released on $50,000 bail.

``That '70s Show''s Lisa Robin Kelly arrested


The Euro zone needs a common finance minister and should consider issuing region-wide bonds to help pull it out of its economic crisis, said International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde.

Euro zone needs common finance minister:


A Naval Academy midshipman was killed in a motorcycle crash in Gaithersburg over the weekend, News4 reported.

Naval Academy midshipman killed in motorcycle crash


SAO PAULO, Brazil Two-time world champion Diego Hypolito said Thursday he has fully recovered from knee surgery and will be at full strength to contend for a medal at the London Olympics.

Hypolito says he has fully recovered from surgery


A body was pulled from the Hudson River near West 103rd Street Tuesday morning, police said.

Body pulled from Hudson River near 103rd Street


Crude oil prices fell heavily on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as traders tracked the strengthening US dollar and more heavy falls on global stock markets, analysts said.


Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has sprained LCL in his right knee that was hurt during Week 14 game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has sprained LCL in right knee --


Police in Skelmersdale have been clamping down on irresponsible drivers as part of a countywide operation.

Police clamp down on irresponsible drivers


A conference in Jericho and the Jordan Valley has been told that the water situation in Palestine is ``catastrophic''.

Conference told that water situation in Palestine is ``catastrophic''


The Super Store in Happy Valley at 2019 Harris Avenue was robbed today by a lone male suspect.


New research points to the ``demise of demographics'' as it has found that the media behavior of Americans is more influenced by their life stages than by demographics.

Media behavior more influenced by life stage than demographics


Brazil became a net foreign creditor in January, when assets exceeded liabilities by more than $4 billion, the bank said in a report.

Brazil became net foreign creditor in January


Four Indian cabinet ministers will visit Canada next month to bolster ties between the two countries which signed nuclear, mining and other deals during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit in Toronto in June.

Four Indian ministers to visit Canada next month


Statoil said on Monday the reserves at the Geitungen prospect on Utsira High in the North Sea could be linked to the giant Johan Sverdrup find, the company said on Monday.

Statoil says Geitungen prospect could be linked to Johan Sverdrup


A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with vandalism to a Fargo day care center that forced parents of about 50 toddlers and infants to scramble for child care Tuesday morning.

Man arrested in connection with vandalism at Fargo day care


A Ukrainian helicopter crashed into a Black Sea oil drilling rig on Monday, leaving 20 people dead, a government spokesman said.

Helicopter crashes into Black Sea drilling rig, 20 dead


Davy Jones, lead singer of the 60s smash group The Monkees, has died.


Gujaratilexicon, a first of its kind Gujarati language portal, today launched five mobile applications aimed at preserving and popularising Gujarati language across the globe.

Gujaratilexicon launches mobile applications


Credit history repair is something that has become important to many consumers across the nation as more and more individuals are becoming dependent on credit cards to meet certain needs and, in cases where an interest rate may be dependent upon one's credit score, many are looking to increase their credit score so that they may qualify for affordable interest rates on things like a mortgage.


Torstar Corp. swung to a $4.4-million loss, hurt by a charge at its CTVglobemedia business as well as lower revenue at its newspapers and digital division.


The CHS gymnastics team earned its highest overall score in Tuesday's meet against Mansfield High School.

Gymnastics team earns highest overall score


A 43-year-old woman and her 25-year-old daughter allegedly committed suicide at Veerampattinam, a coastal village near here, police said.


Specialty chemicals maker Rohm & Haas says it's cutting about 900 jobs, idling or closing plants, and will record $90 million in pretax charges for the fourth quarter.


SurModics, a provider of drug delivery and surface modification technologies, has signed a licensing and development agreement with Roche and Genentech, a wholly-owned member of the Roche Group.

SurModics signs licensing and development agreement with Roche and Genentech


Bradley Birkenfeld, the former UBS AG banker who became the whistleblower in the US government's tax probe of the Swiss bank, began a 40-month prison term on Friday that he tried to reduce and delay.

UBS whistleblower Birkenfeld begins prison term


Health Discovery Corporation announced the successful clinical trial results for HDC's new molecular diagnostic test for prostate cancer licensed exclusively to Clarient, in which HDC will receive a 30 percent royalty based on reimbursements received by Clarient from third parties.

Health Discovery Corporation announces successful clinical trial results for new molecular diagnostic test for prostate cancer


The death toll in Minsk metro blast increased to 12, as one of the victims died at night, Center for Information and Public Relations of Belarus KGB said in a statement on Tuesday morning.

Death toll in Minsk metro increases to 12


A Hartington man was killed in a one-vehicle accident near Wynot early Saturday.

Hartington man killed in accident near Wynot


Terrorists will increasingly act like modern day multi-national firms outsourcing mass atrocity attacks, a top military expert has warned.


Off the radar since 2010, Roman Polanski is set to make his directorial return with God of Carnage this fall.


Millions of people will watch and vote on whether American Idol standout Adam Lambert or Kris Allen will be the next American Idol.

We're voting for Adam Lambert or Kris Allen on American Idol:


Football weather arrives on Saturday, with lower humidity, cooler, temperatures and wind out of the north.


Blockbuster Video in Rome is closing down its location in April on Black River Blvd.


California water officials have approved a flood plan for the Central Valley that recommends major investments in the state's aging system of levees.

California approves flood plan for Central Valley


Pakistan has reportedly asked the United States to vacate the Shamsi airbase within 15 days.

Pakistan asks US to vacate Shamsi airbase 'within 15 days'


A Greenwood County couple has been charged with elder abuse after a body was found in a camper.

Greenwood County couple charged with elder abuse


15:08 The road to continued test success is paved with consistency, according to AB de Villiers, as South Africa prepare to take on Sri Lanka in the first test at SuperSport Park in Centurion from Thursday.


Kazakh grain exports is likely to reach 7-8mn tons of grain in 2009/10 marketing year, the Agriculture Ministry said.

Kazakh grain exports to reach 7-8mn tons in 2009/10 marketing year.


NEW YORK Dividends are being cut at the fastest pace in at least 50 years, and many of the reductions are coming from US companies investors have been relying on to provide income during the recession.

Dividends being cut at fastest pace in 50 years


Former British Labour leader Michael Foot has died, aged 96, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.


CME Group and BM&FBOVESPA have announced a cross-listing and cross-licensing agreement involving S&P 500 Index and Bovespa Index futures.

CME Group and BM&FBOVESPA announce cross-listing agreement


A 47-year-old Galliano man died today in a car crash caused by excessive speed and wet road conditions, police say.


Bulgarian parliament has called the country's presidential elections on October 23, FOCUS News Agency reported.

Bulgarian parliament calls presidential elections on oct 23


India is the latest country to issue travel advisory to Syria.


Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., skipped the final health care vote -- the only senator to do so.


The SJ30 light business jet, manufactured by Emivest Aerospace Corporation, set a new world speed record by flying seven hours and seven minutes from London to Dubai recently, including a 41-minute refuelling stop in Istanbul.


A businessman was shot dead at a busy traffic junction near Mega Hotel here on Monday.

Businessman shot dead at busy traffic junction


MONEY market interest rates and lending rates declined marginally in the past three months due to increasing proceeds from tobacco selling and repatriated nostro account balances.


A North Pole man has been charged with second-degree sexual abuse of a minor for inappropriately touching a 15-year-old girl on multiple occasions.

North Pole man charged with sexual abuse


Sen. John McCain today holds his first news conference in Arizona since he lost the presidential race to Barack Obama.


HSBC owned direct bank First Direct is preparing to open its recommendations site ``Little Black Book'' to non-customers as it looks to ramp up engagement through social media.

First Direct to open Little Black Book to non-customers


The US government punished Mexico on Friday for human rights abuses in its war against drug cartels, cutting $26 million from an upcoming $175 million aid payment and demanding that Mexican soldiers be tried in civilian courts.

US punishes Mexico for human rights abuses


Turkey has decided to launch a campaign to inform US Congress more about every matter, diplomatic sources said on Friday.

Turkey to launch campaign to inform US Congress more


The Foreign Minister has said, that it was democracy that had helped build National consensus against terrorism and violent extremism, and the people of Pakistan had demonstrated exceptional resilience in facing militancy.

Democracy had helped build National consensus against terrorism and violent extremism


A hospital radio station is appealing for more volunteers to collect song requests from patients at Chase Farm.

Hospital radio station appeals for volunteers


On Friday, the teen singer Demi Lovato announced her 10-city tour, which will begin in November.


Police in Nepal have violently dispersed a pro-Tibet rally staged outside United Nations headquarters, injuring and arresting several demonstrators.

Police in Nepal disperse pro-Tibet rally


Federal prosecutors object to actor Wesley Snipes' request that he remain free on bail while he appeals to the US Supreme Court his three-year prison sentence for failing to pay taxes.

Prosecutors object to Wesley Snipes' request to remain free on bail


'Cold War' takes home top Hong Kong Film Awards ``Cold War'' got a red-hot reception at the Hong Kong Film Awards, winning best film and eight other trophies.


IT'S been another jam-packed week for Laxey girl Samantha Barks, but after another 'wonderful' live performance she has breezed through to the next round of BBC show I'd Do Anything.

Sam Barks through to next round of I'd Do Anything


Travelex today announced it will abolish ATM cash withdrawal fees on its pre-paid Cash Passport card, from 4th August 2009.

Travelex abolishes ATM fees on pre-paid Cash Passport card


Sep 20, 2011, 10.35AM IST Mahindra Satyam, a consulting and IT services provider, said it has opened a research and innovation centre in Canada.

Mahindra Satyam opens research centre in Canada


If the Congress sources are to be believed then Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh is most likely to be the next Railway Minister.

Jairam Ramesh to be next Railway Minister?


A British architect has an ambitious plan to recreate a medieval English hamlet in home counties by utilizing a dilapidated 30-acre site in Kent for this operation.

British architect plans to recreate a medieval hamlet


Jessy Matador has just released a new single, ``Galera'', featuring King Kuduro and Bra Zil.


Azerbaijan and Turkey rounded off gas talks, Azerbaijani Industry and Energy Minister Natik Aliyev said at the 13th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul.


The prosecution lawyer in a fake shootout case, in which 13 policemen were sentenced to life for killing two innocent men, has sought protection saying that he and his family were being threatened with death.


The man fatally injured Monday when a wall collapsed on him has been identified as a Vernon resident.

Man fatally injured in wall collapse identified


Danvers town and fire officials are asking residents to pitch in and help dig out fire hydrants buried under mounds of snow.

Danvers asks residents for help digging out hydrants


The 20-year-old woman found slain in a Lake Stevens home earlier this week was identified Thursday as Phillipa S. Evans-Lopez, and she died from stab wounds, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office said.

Woman found slain in Lake Stevens home identified


Jackie Stallone says plastic surgery has left her looking ``like a chipmunk''.


Pakistan's banking sector has very high standards and meets its credit obligations compared with many global financial markets, said Vincent O' Brien, International Chamber of Commerce representative to the WTO Expert Group on Financial Crisis and Chair of ICC Banking Commission's Market Intelligence Group .


AM Best Co. has withdrawn the financial strength rating of B++ and issuer credit ratings of ``bbb+'' of several subsidiaries of Stewart Information Services Corporation, due to legal entity merger with its lead title insurance underwriter, Stewart Title Guaranty Company, and assigned an NR-5 to the FSR and an ``nr'' to the ICRs.

AM Best withdraws ratings of several subsidiaries of Stewart information Services Corporation due to legal entity merger


The No. 16 BYU women's volleyball team lost its first match of the season on Saturday, falling in four sets to Texas A&M in the championship match of the Texas A&M Invitational.


Successful interim managers must secure commitment from senior and middle management, according to a senior public sector executive.

Interim managers 'must secure commitment'


World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with Grandmaster Peter Leko of Hungary in the ninth round of Tata Steel Chess tournament, here Tuesday.

Viswanathan Anand draws with Peter Leko in ninth round


Caridad Center will host its free spring family health fair from 9 am to 1 pm April 16.


A Chambersburg woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday on Pa.


A Missouri man is jailed on involuntary manslaughter charges after he allegedly shot a friend to death during a Super Bowl party.

Missouri man charged after shooting at Super Bowl party


With the results of his latest MRI exam inconclusive, Jazz forward Carlos Boozer said Saturday he will see a specialist in Los Angeles on Dec. 29 as he continues to search for answers regarding his injured left knee.


Officers responded to several accidents this weekend resulting in one fatality and several injuries.

Officers respond to several accidents this weekend


Former All Black Keith Robinson is to be sentenced today at Rotorua District Court for an attack on an older and much smaller man that left his victim unconscious and bleeding outside a hotel.


Finland's Nokia, one of the world's biggest mobile phone makers, announced today that it planned to cut up to 10,000 jobs by the end of next year due to massive additional cost-savings measures.

Nokia plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs by the end of next year


The PGA Tour estimates its donations to charity will decline by as much as 14 percent this year, the result of an economic downturn that is affecting everything from sponsors to hospitality sales.

PGA tour estimates donations to charity decline by 14 percent


``I have decided to support the Budget Control Act. This plan, while not perfect, honors the principles of Cut, Cap and Balance that I support.


A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital after her car and a lorry crashed into each other.


In a gruesome incident, a Saudi family has allegedly hammered 23 nails into a Sri Lankan maid's body, a media report said, quoting a senior diplomat in the Lankan Embassy in Riyadh.

Saudi family hammers 23 nails into maid's body


Jessica Simpson has revealed that she was so overwhelmed by Eric Johnson's marriage proposal that she had to sit down.

Jessica Simpson `overwhelmed by marriage proposal`


Celadon, Napa's downtown global comfort food restaurant, celebrates its 14th anniversary Sept. 15, with gold-dusted truffles, golden curry soup and champagne and a grand prize drawing for a $100 gift certificate.


Oil prices fell further below 80 dollars in Asian trade amid uncertainty over the future of the global economy, despite an international effort to rescue ailing banks, dealers said.


Ceramic tiles makers may be forced to go slow on up to Rs 3,000 crore investments that have been planned for next 3-4 years due to lack of government support for their infrastructure requirements, industry body ICCTAS said on Friday.

'Ceramic tiles makers may slow down Rs 3,000 cr investment'


Oil prices hovered near $85 a barrel Thursday as investors waited to see if political upheaval in the Middle East could spread and disrupt crude supplies.


A man has survived a plunge of at least 55m over Niagara Falls in an apparent suicide attempt.


COPE will conduct a forensic audit of its finances after Parliament found 32 irregularities with the party's audited financial statements, and the Independent Electoral Commission may also take legal action to recoup the irregularly spent funds.

COPE to conduct forensic audit of finances


A Tokoroa woman is fighting for her life after being shot by her partner on Saturday.


Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, selected as the ``2011 National Sheriff of the Year'' by the National Sheriffs' Association, will be honored at a Casa Grande dinner Saturday.

Babeu to be honored at Casa Grande dinner


A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on Highway 18 near Fredericksburg on Tuesday.

Small plane makes emergency landing on Highway 18


Governor Charlie Crist said he may veto legislative budget cuts that hurt Floridians who are out of work.


A judge will decide the fate of a proposed joint water authority between Fluvanna and Louisa counties in May.

Judge to decide fate of joint water authority


Journalists in Sierra Leone have vowed to press for reforms of the country's libel laws, which they say criminalise their profession and have resulted in 10 journalists being jailed over the last five years, notes a report on the News24 site.


Internal Affairs Minister, Ambullai Johnson, has sounded a wake-up call to all participants and citizens of a weeklong Training of Trainers workshop that was held in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, that good governance is a pillar of national development as it relates to the present-day reality in Liberia.

'Good governance is pillar of national development'


Edgemere senior living community, in conjunction with the SQLC Charitable Foundation, recently hosted distinguished brain health expert, Sandra Bond Chapman, Ph.D., as she gave an engaging and informative presentation to more than 100 residents and guests.

Edgemere hosts distinguished brain health expert


In a move that is being seen as fresh arm-twisting, the oil ministry wants Vedanta Resources to surrender all its rights in past and future disputes and agree to several other stringent conditions if it wants government nod for acquiring majority stake in Cairn India.

Oil ministry wants Vedanta Resources to surrender its rights, disputes


German industrial orders were boosted in May thanks to a surprising 7.7-percent surge in demand from indebted eurozone member countries, official statistics released on Thursday showed.


Madonna and Deadmau5 have made up with each other on Twitter following her recent onstage drug comments.

Madonna, Deadmau5 make up on Twitter over drug comments


Undercover police officers foiled bid to smuggle antiques and artefacts worth millions of dirhams.

Undercover officers foil bid to smuggle antiques worth millions


The St. Louis Cardinals have activated utilityman Allen Craig, one of the stars from their World Series run last fall, from the 15-day disabled list.

St. Louis Cardinals activate Allen Craig


Information services specialist Experian has agreed to acquire 192business, subject to approval by the Office of Fair Trading.


Vijay Mallya-run Kingfisher Airlines still owes Rs 60 crore to the government in service tax while Air India has accumulated arrears over Rs 300 crore on this account, Central Board of Excise and Customs SK Goel said on Tuesday.

Kingfisher Airlines owes Rs 60 cr service tax


Microsoft announced a new partnership with WordPress.com today to make WordPress.com the default blogging platform for Windows Live.

Microsoft announces partnership with WordPress.com


Mumbai, May 22 There could be more survivors in Saturday's Air India Expres air crash at Mangalore than eight of its passengers being treated for injuries at hospitals in the city, airline officials manning the helpline numbers here said.


Enova Systems,, a production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announces the delivery of a plug-in hybrid bus to Denali National Park for use in transporting visitors in this pristine ecological environment.

Enova systems announces delivery of hybrid bus to Denali National Park


IN Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet, the eponymous hero's mother, the Queen, ironically remarks about a character in a play her son is staging, ``The lady doth protest too much, methinks'', indicating that passionate insistence usually has the effect of making others believe the opposite of what is said.


It's been reported that Jordana Spiro has left the cast of 'Love Bites', the hotly anticipated new show from 'Sex and the City' writer Cindy Chupack.


Google today confirmed reports that it is building an undersea fiber optic cable that will link the US and Japan for $300 million.


Williams Partners LP announced Tuesday it has started operations on a new cryogenic processing plant at its Echo Springs natural gas facility in Carbon County, Wyo.

Williams Partners LP starts operations at new plant


Andy Murray wants tennis to learn from the Lance Armstrong doping scandal and introduce tighter controls, BBC Sport reported.

Murray wants tennis to learn from Armstrong doping scandal


The state's largest teacher's union endorsed US Rep. Jay Inslee for governor after Attorney General Rob McKenna backed out of plans to speak to the organization's leadership on Saturday.

State teacher's union endorses Inslee for governor


Heavy snow stranded thousands of Christmas travellers in parts of Europe on Friday, with Belgium's main airport closed for most of the day to landing and icy roads in Sweden choked with traffic.

Heavy snow strands Christmas travellers in Europe


A 56-year-old male is facing drug charges after the Ste. Rose du Lac Detachment members found and dismantled a marihuana grow operation located inside a residence in the Town of Laurier, which is approximately 16 kilometers south of Ste. Rose, west of PTH #5.


US has said it was ``frustrating'' to deal with Pakistan on ``many levels'', while asserting that America will continue to ``pound'' al-Qaeda to prevent any possible attack on the country.

Will continue to 'pound' al-Qaeda to prevent attacks:


Good news comes in two for Amanda Beard, who has exclusively confirmed to People that she already married her photographer boyfriend Sacha Brown and is currently pregnant with his baby.

Olympic medal-winning swimmer Amanda Beard married and pregnant


Emkay has recommended `Hold` on Sun Pharma with a price target of Rs 1,866 as against the market price of Rs 1,756 in its report dated Sep. 8, 2010.


New Delhi, Apr 24 In a development that would surely address the demands of players and club officials alike, the I-League matches will be played only in the evening under floodlights from next season, national football coach Wim Koevermans said today.

I-League matches to be played in evening:


Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, ``Whip It'' -- which was filmed in Ypsilanti as well as in the Metro Detroit area in 2008 -- will be released on DVD on Tuesday, January 26.

``Whip It'' being released on DVD Tuesday, January 26


Qatar-owned telecoms provider Qatar Telecom will seek acquisitions in the Middle East and Asia despite mounting debt, the company's chief executive said in a newspaper report on Wednesday.


Power star Pawan Kalyan movie that is currently on sets has been titled Kaali, say sources.


While Mumbaikars may be having a tough time negotiating potholes on roads, Municipal Commissioner Subodh Kumar on Tuesday said there are only a few potholes remaining to be filled in the city.

Only a few potholes remain to be filled:


Searchers looking for a missing boater have found a body in the water near Harstine Island, which is east of Shelton.

Searchers looking for missing boater find body


Chinese commercial banks will be allowed to trade gold futures in the domestic market, according to a notice released on the regulator's official website on Monday.

Chinese banks allowed to trade gold futures


On March 23rd from 6pm-8pm, Congresswoman Lois Capps and Jeff Bridges are hosting a screening of the new documentary ``A Place at the Table'' at Antioch University.

Congresswoman Lois Capps and Jeff Bridges to host screening of ``a Place at the Table''


A LODGER was murdered by his landlord in a ``savage'' attack just six days after he moved in, a court heard today.

LODGER murdered by landlord in savage attack


A vast conservation park of 94,000ha covering most of the Two Thumb Range and the Godley-Macaulay conservation area is being proposed.


Fears of a US recession rattled Asian stock markets Monday with most of the region suffering heavy losses in the wake of sharp falls on Wall Street, dealers said.

Fears of US recession rattle Asian stocks


More than 1.6 million PG&E natural gas customers qualified for rebates under the 10/20 Plus Winter Gas Savings Program.

More than 1.6 million PG&E customers qualify for rebates


Hip-hop artist Kanye West has reteamed with Spike Jonze to provide his song ``See You In My Nightmares'' on the director's upcoming short film.

Kanye West reteams with director Spike Jonze


Bandits have struck again and this time around, photographers were the victims as two photography business entities were burglarized over the weekend.


Carlos Tevez has returned to Manchester insisting he wants to end his long-running feud with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and play again for the Premier League leaders.


Emergency sirens for the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear generating plants along the Delaware River will be tested today.

Sirens for nuclear plants will be tested today


WASHINGTON The House and Senate have approved budgets that fall in line with President Barack Obama's specifications.


Recent attempt to hack the world's leading defense contractor Lockheed Martin's system has highlighted the fact that cyber criminals have focused their attention on potentially more sensitive information than credit cards data.

Cyber criminals focusing attention on more sensitive information


Yes, everybody hurts, sometimes, but there is a difference between just feeling blue today and feeling blue to the extent where it prevents us from functioning and interacting normally for weeks.


FOX6 viewers helped raise $35,265 for the American Red Cross and disaster relief during a mini-telethon Tuesday evening.

Fox6 viewers help raise $35,265 for the Red Cross, disaster relief


Data growth is the biggest data center hardware infrastructure challenge for large enterprises, concluded a new survey conducted by the IT market research firm Gartner.

Data growth is biggest data center hardware challenge


Bob Tayek with the Cleveland Catholic Diocese confirms that Bishop Richard Lennon has sent a conciliatory letter to Cleveland Catholic Diocese priests trying to reconnect.

Bishop Richard Lennon tries to reconnect


US stocks fell sharply Friday amid lingering uncertainty over the economy, as bond prices increased dramatically in the aftermath of a speech by President Obama on jobs.

Stocks fall amid uncertainty over economy


Police say a 42-year-old Astoria man has been arrested in the shooting of his brother.

Astoria man arrested in shooting of brother


Gas emissions, lake temperatures and volcanic tremors at Mt Ruapehu have all declined, reducing the risk of another eruption, geologists say.

Volcanic tremors at Mt Ruapehu have all declined, reducing the risk of another eruption


Anurag Kashyap used to feel that Karan Johar was a misfit for `Bombay Talkies` but later he did find a common ground with the fellow filmmaker and thinks Karan`s short film is the best in the anthology tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema.

I felt Karan Johar was a misfit for 'Bombay Talkies':


Air Products, the US industrial gases company, has withdrawn its $5.9bn bid for Airgas after a Delaware court issued a ruling dismissing its efforts to overcome its rival's anti-takeover protections, reports the FT. In December, Air Products raised its bid to $70 a share in a push to conclude its protracted takeover battle.

Air Products withdraws $5.9bn Airgas bid


PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe who is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, says the liberation war is a permanent feature of the country's history which should be well understood by every Zimbabwean, especially the youths who are the present and the future of the Zimbabwe.


High global oil prices are a cause of concern for the International Energy Agency, the head of the body which represents 28 importing countries, said, although crude markets were better supplied than those for refined fuels.

High global oil prices cause for concern:


Since early this month, Denmark has said it's been boosting its border controls.

Denmark says it has boosted its border controls.


A lawsuit has been filed against the East Palestine publisher of ``Hard Times'' claiming the publication printed a likeness of Brian Bees of Austintown and falsely listed him as a habitual sexual offender last February.

Lawsuit filed against East Palestine publisher


Authorities say a cabdriver has been found dead in his car in Alexandria under what they call suspicious circumstances.

Cabdriver found dead in car in Alexandria


Obamacare has been ruled unconstitutional by a Federal Judge in a 26-state lawsuit on Monday.


RJD president Lalu Yadav on Thursday turned an astrologer in Saifai poll rally.


On April 1, Band of Horses released the first video from their forthcoming LP, Infinite Arms.

Band of Horses releases first video from Infinite Arms


Rain welcomes the weekend for many in Spain with showers forecast along the west of the country and in Andalucía later in the day on Friday.


Comedy Central has announced its new projects heading into development, and it is a rather grand escapade, including projects from Snoop Dogg, Andy Richter and David Alan Grier.

Comedy Central announces projects in development


Greenville Water crews worked a water main break on Edwards Road in Greenville County Tuesday night.

Crews working on water main break in Greenville County


Thursday morning Heidi Fang of MMA Fight Corner spoke with the Nevada State Athletic Commission's Executive Director Keith Kizer who disclosed that UFC Heavyweight Alistair Overeem has officially reapplied for his fight license.

Alistair Overeem has reapplied for his fight license


Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called her critics cowards and jerks Friday for deriding her anonymously and insisted she never asked for the expensive wardrobe purchased for her use on the presidential campaign.


Sigma says PBS growth outlook is flat Updated: 16:20, Thursday March 14, 2013 Sigma Pharmaceuticals is looking at new ways of enticing customers into its pharmacies in an attempt to drive revenues.


Once again the nation's wealth gap has widened, much to the chagrin of those who are suffering from the wrecked economy.


The counsel for Hasan Ali Khan, alleged money launder, on Saturday said that the Enforcement Directorate should come up with solid proof before the Mumbai sessions court instead of making mere allegations.

Enforcement Directorate must come up with proof:


Rachel Hunter says she is fearless when it comes to trying new things.


Former India captain Rahul Dravid believes that women's cricket still has a ``long way to go'' but the BCCI is doing a great job by hosting the World Cup for them.

Women cricket still has a long way to go:


The main group of Ukrainian observers arrived in Georgia to watch presidential elections, which the country will have on January 5, 2008, the Foreign Ministry's press service informed the media.

Main group of Ukrainian observers arrive in Georgia to watch presidential election


Obama nominates Pritzker, Froman for economic jobs President Barack Obama Thursday chose two old friends with corporate executive experience for top posts on his economic team, naming longtime fundraiser Penny Pritzker as Commerce secretary and adviser Michael Froman as US trade representative.


Obama marked the end of the Iraq war earlier in the week, and welcomes troops home.


Telecom infrastructure vendor Nokia Siemens Networks Tuesday said it had expanded its capacity and added more product lines at its facility near here.


SANTA CLARA, Calif. NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced ExerBeat exclusively for Wii.

NAMCO BANDAI games announces ExerBeat for Wii


The vital LIBOR rate has fallen 1.1 percentage points to 4.49% since the Bank of England reduced interest rates which has breathed new life into the money markets.


A MAN has been sent to prison for more than two years after a burglary.


A Silver Alert was canceled Thursday night for a 21-year-old Spring Lake man.

Silver Alert canceled for Spring Lake man


An 18-year-old Colorado Springs man was arrested earlier this week, accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a woman he didn't know, police said.

Man accused of sexually assaulting, robbing woman


Japan and the United States on Friday struck an ''open skies'' deal, the first such accord for Japan with another country, the Japanese transport ministry said.


The Central Government has confirmed the tragic news that the Andhra Pradesh CM Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy had died in the helicopter crash, along with Principal Secretary P Subramanyam, chief security officer ASC Wesley, pilot Group Captain SK Bhatia, and co-pilot MS Reddy.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister ysr Reddy dies in helicopter crash


US manufacturing growth unexpectedly slowed in October as the sector was hit by global uncertainty, but economists said the figures were still consistent with a growing economy.

US manufacturing growth slows in October


The distraught fiancee of a British teaching assistant who has been missing in the Cayman Islands for five days has told how he vanished into thin air.


Colombian President Alvaro Uribe refused to accept his resignation, vice-President Francisco Santos said Sunday.


A railroad worker is suing his employer after he took a misstep and injured his knee.

Railroad worker sued after injuring his knee


After nearly three years of winding its way through federal bankruptcy court, Vallejo, Calif., was cleared Friday to emerge from Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection, said Marc Levinson, the city's bankruptcy attorney.

Vallejo, Calif., cleared to emerge from bankruptcy


Volunteer firefighters from Mineral County and a team from the US Forest Service responded Monday afternoon to a reported wildfire in the vicinity of the Santa Maria Reservoir.


TESSA Beetge, a KwaZulu-Natal woman serving an eight-year jail sentence in Brazil for drug trafficking, did not look surprised when drugs were found in her luggage, the Pietermaritzburg high court heard yesterday.


Senior Leo Dormann and sophomore Ryan Dormann each went undefeated on the afternoon as the Stevens Institute of Technology wrestling team went 2-1 in three Centennial Conference dual matches hosted by the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY The Ducks began the day with a 27-18 victory over Ursinus College before notching a decisive 48-6 win over Muhlenberg College.

Wrestling goes 2-1 in three Centennial Conference duals


US stock markets closed lower Wednesday, despite a gross domestic product estimate that beat expectations.


- A pilot was struck and killed by a plane this afternoon at Beverly Municipal Airport in Massachusetts.

Pilot struck, killed by plane at Beverly Airport


Burglars who broke into a man's flat in the US city of Oklahoma were caught via webcam by his wife in the Philippines.


Coal India, the world's largest coal producer, is planning to make more acquisitions in Mozambique, said CIL chairman NC Jha during the company's 37th annual general meeting yesterday.

Coal India plans more acquisitions in Mozambique


A SOLDIER from Aberdeenshire has been jailed for leaving his dog to starve to death when he moved out of his flat to live with his girlfriend.

SOLDIER jailed for leaving dog to starve to death


The Government has provided a cash injection of $30.6 million for the delivery of medical and mental health screening, assessment and treatment of boys being housed at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Centre.

'' The Government has provided a cash injection of $30.6 million for the delivery of medical and mental health...


Rescue 15 of Islamabad Police has reunited an elderly person with his family who went missing three days before, a police spokesman said here Tuesday.

Rescue 15 reunites elderly person with his family


The State Board of Elections on Thursday denied Kelly Hastings' appeal which he had hoped would put him back in the Republican primary for a state House seat.

State Board of Elections denies Hastings' appeal


Hannemann will run in the Democratic primary for governor.


SF Hedo Turkoglu, according to reports by a television station in Besiktas, Turkey, could play in his native Turkey or in Spain.

Hedo Turkoglu to play for Turkey or Spain?


Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg will make his second rehab start Friday night for Class-A Potomac.

Strasburg to make second rehab start Friday


Nokia today announced a new Nseries phone, the Nokia N86, with 8 megapixel camera with wide-angle Carl Zeiss optics.

Nokia announces the Nokia N86 with 8 megapixel camera


Private life insurance company, HDFC Life, has unveiled a new campaign featuring Rajasthan Royals players such as Shane Warne, Rahul Dravid, Ross Taylor, Shaun Tait, Ashok Menaria, Faiz Fazal and Abhishek Raut.

HDFC Life unveils campaign featuring Rajasthan Royals players


Real Madrid has sold its Dutch international winger Arjen Robben to German side Bayern Munich, Xinhua reported.

Real Madrid sells Arjen Robben to Bayern Munich


By Staff, City News Service Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame today, receiving the sport's greatest honor for helping transform the franchise into the most successful and glamorous team in North American professional sports.

Laker owner Jerry Buss inducted to Basketball Hall of Fame


CELEBRITIES in the US have been taking to their Twitter pages today to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Celebrities take to their Twitter pages for Thanksgiving


World Tuberculosis Day was observed in Pakistan to raise awareness about the global epidemic and making efforts to eliminate the disease.

World TB Day observed to raise awareness


``I wasn't scared to fight Fedor; why would I be scared of Cavalcante,'' Randleman responded.

Kevin Randleman: ``I wasn't scared of Fedor;


Actor David Arquette admits he acted in a 'childish' way after his split from his wife Courteney Cox.


Ford Motor Co. recently announced it will start selling vehicles in Myanmar, becoming the first global automaker to open a showroom in the Asian country also known as Burma.

Ford to start selling vehicles in Myanmar


Ryan Phillippe, Justin Long, and John Hawkes have all been cast in a new Indie drama called Chronicle.

Ryan Phillippe, Justin Long cast in new indie drama


The Warriors have claimed their first home victory of the season with a 26-6 win over the Gold Coast Titans at Mt Smart.

Warriors claim first home victory of the season


A 45-year-old woman was stripped and beaten to death while hundreds of villagers watched at Kintaluru tribal hamlet in Madugula mandal in Visakhapatnam district on Sunday by branding her a sorcerer.


Church abuse victims may miss compo Updated: 20:35, Wednesday May 8, 2013 Most child abuse victims who emerge during the course of ongoing national and state inquiries won't be able to claim compensation in NSW, despite finally mustering the courage to come forward.


The Tri-County Health Department says plague has been found in two dead squirrels in the center of Castle Rock.


An autistic singing sensation from Gwithian made his live debut at Holifield Festival last weekend.

Autistic singing sensation makes live debut


A young Afghan child returned home Tuesday, Feb. 2, after a successful surgery in Italy for a severe heart disease.

Afghan child returns home after surgery in Italy


The Baltimore Sun In need of organizational catching depth, the Orioles claimed catcher Luis Exposito off waivers from the Red Sox, the club announced Tuesday.


A southwestern Minnesota fire chief has been suspended from his job for 18 days for allowing a fire truck to appear at a firefighter's wedding.

Fire chief suspended for allowing fire truck at firefighter's wedding


Veteran actor David Carradine ,72, who played the title role in Kill Bill, has been found dead in a Bangkok hotel room.


CRAIG Meehan, the former partner of Shannon Matthews' mother, will appear in court today on charges of possessing child porn.


The parent companies of American Airlines and its regional affiliate American Eagle are filing for bankruptcy protection.

American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection


As the first manufacturer worldwide, Memmert has developed a cooled vacuum oven.


The FBI and Police raided a Northampton home in connection with a bank robbery and home invasion in Connecticut.


Alliance Française in Harare reopened its cinema on Tuesday with an English film titled ``A Very British Gangster''.


Residents are facing severe water shortage in all sectors especially the I-10/2 sector for the last few weeks as the Capital Development Authority is unable to supply sufficient water for their requirements.


Actor Sanjay Dutt will surrender before a designated TADA court here tomorrow in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case after the court allowed him today to withdraw his application seeking to give himself up before Yerwada jail authorities in Pune.

Sanjay Dutt to surrender before TADA court tomorrow


``Rallies show that Kyrgyz citizens may not solve many problems due to the lack of legal education,'' Dinara Oshurakhunova, the leader of the For Democracy and Civil Society Coalition, stated at the round table conference ``How to reduce the intensity of rallies democracy'' today.

Rallies show Kyrgyz citizens may not solve many problems due to the lack of legal education --


Canadian telecom services provider Bell Aliant Inc. posted a quarterly profit that beat estimates, helped by improved growth rates of Internet and television revenue and raised its full-year revenue outlook.


The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra jazzes things up with the trio performing on their Pops Concert Saturday, May 2.


Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that he wants to change the way politics works in Uttar Pradesh.

I want to change the way politics works in UP:


Speaker Nabih Berri said Saturday that Hizbullah is keen on Lebanese and Egyptian interests, stressing that the resistance would never plan for attacks in Egypt.

Berri says Hizbullah is keen on Egypt's interests


A former Alabama state trooper who was accused of buying gas for his personal vehicle with a state-issued credit card pleaded guilty today to a felony ethics charge.

Former Alabama state trooper pleads guilty to ethics charge


The base 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4 will start at $32,995 including $780 destination, with the manufacturer offering two more versions called the Limited and the Overland.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee starts at $32,995


Runaway rugby league star Sonny Bill Williams is facing a possible jail term for contempt after again failing to appear in a Sydney court.

Williams facing possible jail term for contempt


Mazor Robotics Ltd, the leader in innovative surgical robots and complementary products for spine surgery, announced a purchase agreement with NSH Michigan, Inc. The Renaissance™ system will be installed at NSH Michigan, Inc.'s affiliate, the Lakes Surgery Center, in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Mazor Robotics announces purchase agreement with NSH Michigan


KLAGENFURT, Austria -Croatia stunned pretournament favorite Germany 2-1 Thursday, taking control of Group B at the European Championship.


Detectives at the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti Yaba, have arrested a man who allegedly beat his wife to death, weekend, at Igbogbo area of Lagos State.


Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi, who was on a success spree in 2012 with films such as ``Pizza'' and ``Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom'', says movie offers are pouring in but he's in no hurry to sign films.

Vijay Sethupathi in no hurry to sign films


Miley Cyrus has been caught in a passionate kiss with a man who is not her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth.


Actor Tom Hanks is planning to move into a new home in California because his Los Angeles mansion has been infested with a terrible stink due to a skunk attack.

Tom Hanks planning to move into a new home in California


Libya shut down its air space today as Britain and France were expected to scramble fighter jets against Muammar Gaddafi's forces after they secured the UN Security Council's blessing.


These are the new Adidas sneakers feature Twitter.


Bollywood ace filmmaker Karan Johar is awestruck when he received a marriage proposal from a lady from Uzbekistan.

Karan Johar receives a marriage proposal


A Potsdam man was charged with sexual abuse and unlawfully dealing with a child Saturday, according to village police.

Potsdam man charged with sexual abuse, unlawfully dealing with child


The Energy Department says the United States will release 30 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to make up for a disruption in supplies from the Middle East and North Africa.

Us to release 30 million barrels from Strategic Petroleum Reserve


The total number of polio cases registered this year in the country climbed to 50 after confirmation of one case in District Batgram.


Myrtle Beach used a pair of two-out, two-run home runs in successive innings to beat the Blue Rocks, 5-4 at Frawley Stadium.

Myrtle Beach uses home runs to beat Blue Rocks


A statement posted on the General Staff web-page said a Polish M-28 aircraft, which took off from Kos island of Greece, violated Turkish air space over the Aegean province of Aydin three times early on Friday.

Polish aircraft violates Turkish air space over Aegean


People in South Africa can now book their flights and even check in on mobile phones.

In South Africa, you can book flights on mobile phones


A Proberta man was arrested on suspicion of arson after he allegedly burned his own house down.


It's official: as first reported by Eater Philly, on April 12 Momofuku chef David Chang and Roots drummer Questlove will have a fried chicken battle on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

David Chang, Questlove to have fried chicken battle


Investcorp is to acquire Scandinavian luxury retailer Georg Jensen for $140 million from private equity group Axcel Capital Partners.

Investcorp to acquire luxury retailer Georg Jensen


An anonymous bidder paid $610,000 in a charity auction for coffee date with Apple chief Tim Cook, the organizers said on Wednesday.

Anonymous bidder pays $610,000 for coffee with Apple chief Tim Cook


Cameron Diaz Celebrates Her 38th Birthday With A-Rod At Super Swanky NYC Hotspot The Lion!

Cameron Diaz Celebrates her 38th birthday...


Met-Ed is alerting customers that it has suspended its energy-saving EasyGreen program.


The proposed book burning in Hyde Park of Tony Blair's biography is to go ahead, despite pleas from George Bush to the organisers of the event to desist.


Oslo shares closed down, with investor confidence sapped by falling European equities markets, led lower by StatoilHydro and Stolt-Nielsen, dealers said.

Oslo shares close down, led by StatoilHydro, Stolt-Nielsen


Republican Bob Beauprez is busy trying to convince people to buy his book, and he's also busy looking for an office - any office, apparently - to run for in 2010.


Bats eat as many insects at night as birds do during the day, according to research published in the journal Science.


An economist who oversees a survey of rural bankers in 10 Plains and Midwest states says healthy farm income is pushing the regional economy further toward recovery.


BIG Brother was laid to rest yesterday afternoon as the cast of Ultimate Big Brother said their final goodbyes to the show.


The pomp and circumstance is over, it's about six months after graduation, and that means those college loans are kicking in.


Web retailer Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit rose 29 percent, helped by solid sales in the US and abroad.


IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko had a lot to say about World Boxing Association heavyweight champion David Haye recently, saying in an article at the Daily Star, ``Haye b*tched out from Vitali. I just hope that Haye doesn't get hit on his glass chin (in his fight with John Ruiz on April 3rd). As much as I don't like him (Haye), I don't want him beaten by Ruiz before I get there.''

Wladimir Klitschko: ``I just hope he (Haye) doesn't get hit on his glass chin'' by Ruiz


Williamson County was named the healthiest county in the state according to a national ranking released last week.


A Glendale police officer was shot Friday night outside an apartment complex near 75th and Glendale avenues.


The UN Security Council will discuss on April 14 a report of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Abkhazia.

UN Security Council to discuss Abkhazia .


Macquarie upgraded Hindustan Unilever to ``Outperform'' from ``Underperform,'' and raised its target price to Rs 600 from Rs 340.


Russell Brand says he is ``doing well'' and claims he is not affected by his split from Katy Perry in December after 14 months of marriage.


Rihanna cancels Boston concert Updated: 04:18, Tuesday March 12, 2013 Rihanna has been forced to cancel her concert in Boston after contracting laryngitis.


Hollywood actor Will Smith is returning to the big screen for an ``I Am Legend'' prequel.

Will Smith to return with 'I Am Legend' prequel


A Huber Heights woman, accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from her employer, has pleaded guilty to bank fraud.


St. Joe, the largest landowner in Florida, said Monday its CEO and three board members have resigned amid pressure from the company's largest shareholder.

St. Joe CEO, three board members resign amid pressure from shareholder


Zwsoft, the supplier of CAD software solution from China, appointed Techiesoft Fz LLC, a reputable technology driven company in United Arab Emirates focusing on ZWCAD reselling, CAD service and high-end consulting, as ZWCAD exclusive partner in UAE to manage the local sales channels and improve ZWCAD brand & reputation.

Zwsoft appoints Techiesoft as exclusive partner in UAE


Fifteen daily rainfall records were broken Monday in southeast Alaska, and five records were set for the coldest highs.

Rainfall records broken Monday in southeast Alaska


Edgewood, Maryland -Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. is proud to introduce Calxequin TM , a concentrated daily hoof supplement for horses.

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. introduces Calxequin, a concentrated daily hoof supplement


Jack Poole, who was a key component in bringing the 2010 Winter Games to Vancouver, has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.


After playing a ghost in his last release ``Bhootnath'', megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be seen as a ``genie'' in his forthcoming film ``Aladin''.

Amitabh Bachchan will be seen as a 'genie' in Aladin


OTTAWA `` Within the next year, demolition crews are going to be a common sight in Ottawa.

Demolition crews to be a common sight in Ottawa


APML chief Pervez Musharraf has said he had done nothing wrong but was ready to go to jail if the courts ordered it.

I have done nothing wrong, ready to go to jail:


School ministers are to be given more powers to aid them in intervening directly with schools suspected of failing.


Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang this week to discuss intellectual property issues and greater cooperation, according to the WSJ.

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with Chinese vice Premier Li Keqiang


A Victoria man already charged in Knox County with kidnapping and sexual assault, now faces federal weapons charges.

Victoria man now faces federal weapons charges


Former Liberian President Charles Taylor was sentenced to 50 years in prison for assisting and omitting to sanction war crimes, including murder, rape and mutilation during the civil war in Sierra Leone.

Charles Taylor sentenced to 50 years in prison


The Government is planning to inject €100 million in capital into EBS for special investment shares, giving the Minister majority control of the building society.

Government to inject €100 million in capital into EBS


The Mercer Island girls tennis team beat Skyline on Thursday, March 14.


Golf fitness exercises developing strength in the hips are a key component to improvement within the golf swing.

Golf fitness exercises to develop strength in the hips


Rib Mountain voters re-elected two incumbents to their five-member town board today.


GE Transportation announced today that it will move its global headquarters from Erie to Chicago.

GE Transportation to move headquarters to Chicago


A conservation group is suing the US Forest Service over a corral in the Gros Ventre drainage in northwest Wyoming.

Conservation group sues Forest Service over corral


ClearOne, a global provider of audio visual communication solutions, today announced a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc.,.

ClearOne announces distribution agreement with Ingram Micro


Moody's Investors Service downgraded Spanish government debt Thursday, joining two other major credit rating agencies who have taken similar steps out of concern over the country's public finances.

Moody's Investors Service downgrades Spanish government debt


Kochi, Dec 24 Fort Kochi, an obscure fishing village near here that became the first European township in India, today remembered Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who died here on a Christmas eve 485 years ago in 1524.


A strong explosion hit an industrial building in the east of Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, ``Al Jazeera'' TV channel reported.


Energy stocks fell back into the red yet again on Thursday as optimism faded over better-than-expected weekly jobless-claims data.


LONDON South African double amputee Oscar Pistorius is free to run in any lane in the 4x400m Olympic relay, IAAF president Lamine Diack said, changing his previous stance on the issue.


Tyrann Mathieu, one of the most exciting college football players in the country last season, plans on being at a drug rehabilitation center in Houston under the watchful eye of former NBA star and coach John Lucas for several weeks or months and will not play football this fall.

Tyrann Mathieu will not play football this fall


Former SP leader Amar Singh today said officials involved in alleged removal of red beacon from SP MP Jaya Prada's vehicle had behaved in ``undignified'' manner and demanded suspension of the concerned traffic official.

Officials behaved in 'undignified' manner:


Brooklyn space-pop outfit Miracles of Modern Science has announced its first national tour.

Miracles of Modern Science announce first national tour


The Pakistan Economy Watch on Friday said power generation and distribution network should be handed over to private sector.

Power generation, distribution should be handed over to private sector:


``Not only Kumtor mine but other gold ore mines are subject to inspection,'' a parliament member Nurbek Murahsev told 24.kg news agency.

Not only Kumtor mine but other gold ore mines are subject to inspection --


FERNLEY-The local Food Bank located at Living Faith Christian Fellowship is in need of food donations.


Oregon 6 has been reopened after a fatal car crash closed the highway for most of the day, according to an update from the Oregon Department of Transportation.


Finance minister Tendai Biti last Thursday warned business against increasing prices of goods and commodities willy-nilly or risk heavy penalties.

Biti warns businesses against increasing prices


AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has said that his side deserved the victory against Napoli on Monday at San Siro.

AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri says they deserved victory against Napoli


High street retailer Marks and Spencer has reported a substantial fall in profits during the 12 months to March 30th.

Marks and Spencer reports fall in profits


State-run BSNL is planning to bid for telecom licence in Tunisia and get a footprint in the African market, which has immense potential.

BSNL may bid for telecom licence in Tunisia


Early reports say director Tony Scott was suffering from inoperable brain cancer leading up to his suicide.

Tony Scott suffered from inoperable brain cancer


Rahul Mohindar of viratechindia.com is of the view that Mahindra Satyam has support at Rs 100.


A Copperas Cove man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child.

Man sentenced to 30 years for sexually assaulting child


Honeywell in Metropolis sends a message to union workers, locking them out of the plant.


Brothers held in New Orleans parade shooting Two brothers with a history of drug arrests and suspected ties to a neighborhood gang each face 20 counts of attempted second-degree murder in a shooting spree that brought a sudden bloody end to a neighborhood Mother's Day parade.


Interactive Intelligence is offering integration of its all-in-one IP communications software suite, Customer Interaction Center ', with IBM Lotus Sametime.

Interactive Intelligence offers integration with IBM Lotus Sametime


Former Miami Hurricanes quarterback Robert Marve announced Thursday he is transferring to Purdue.

Former hurricane qb Marve transfers to Purdue


Cologne winger Lukas Podolski will join Arsenal for next season, the two clubs said on Monday, ending months of speculation regarding the future of one of Germany's most exciting players.


A gang has tried to rob a jewellers in Northampton town centre by attempting to smash the windows with sledgehammers.


The Thrashers say they have have re-signed Kari Lehtonen, the team's career leader among goalies in games played, wins and shutouts.

Thrashers re-sign goalie Kari Lehtonen, team's career goalie leader


Saudi Arabia will implement new power tariffs starting from July 1, its electricity and water minister Abdullah bin Abdul-Rahman al-Husayen told reporters on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia to implement new power tariff


``Margarito looks great and he's very sharp,'' Arum said by phone on Wednesday.


RBI has been increasing policy rates to contain inflation and inflationary expectation to prevent the economy from getting overheated.

RBI increasing policy rates to contain inflation


Ethan Hawke -- already the father of two children with his ex-wife Uma Thurman -- is about to become a father again, this time with Ryan Shawhughes, described as the former nanny to his children.


A roadside bombing killed three NATO service members Saturday in eastern Afghanistan, the US-led coalition said.

Roadside bombing kills three NATO service members in Afghanistan


The state of Minnesota began a broad government shutdown at midnight Friday, after Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders couldn't reach a budget agreement.


Leaf peepers filled New Hampshire roads, attractions and hotels during the Columbus Day Weekend.


The government unveiled on Friday a road map for Kurdish reforms at the parliament.

Government unveils road map for Kurdish reforms.


In a thrilling competition, David Coulthard beat Gran Turismo gamers in a time trial contest around the Top Gear Dunsfold track.

David Coulthard beats Gran Turismo gamers


Britain's ``News of the World'' hit the newsstands for the last time today, ending its 168-year history of scoops and scandal with the headline ``Thank You and Goodbye.''

'News of the World' hits newsstands for last time


Pakistani troops killed at least 10 Taliban fighters in a military operation to slow the march of extremists across North-West Frontier province yesterday amid growing western concerns about the stability of the nuclear-armed country.

Pakistani troops kill at least 10 Taliban fighters


A Dillon man remains in stable condition at a Pee Dee hospital after being shot multiple times during a home invasion Saturday night.

Dillon man shot 'multiple times' during home invasion


A MAN died this afternoon after falling from the roof of his house in Ormskirk.

Man dies after falling from roof of house


Andy Murray has been seeded third for Wimbledon which gets under way at the All England Club on Monday.


Justin Bieber is ignoring the ``haters'' who say he won't be able to sing when he's gone through puberty.


The Lions just announced that they have signed cornerback Dre' Bly to a two-year deal.


A Myrtle Beach man was arrested on a warrant Monday morning in connection with a July bar fight that started after he and the victim poured beer on one another, according to an incident report from the Myrtle Beach Police Department.

Myrtle Beach man arrested in connection with July bar fight