Shai Dromi, who shot dead a burglar in his ranch in the South, will complete 5 months of community service, according to a plea bargain reached between the rancher's legal team and the state on Sunday.

Shai Dromi to complete 5 months of community service


Real Madrid will visit Canada and the United States in August as part of its pre-season training, the club said on Tuesday.

Real Madrid to visit Canada, us during pre-season


A New Hampshire man has been accused of threatening others with a knife in Laconia.

N.H. man accused of threatening others with knife


`` The Hills'' star Heidi Montag's has star quality and that is what impressed music producer RedOne to write and produce her entire second album.


The European Central Bank threatened on Thursday to stop lending to banks that would use Greek government bonds as collateral.

ECB threatens to stop lending to banks using Greek bonds as collateral


``By building Hebron, Jerusalem itself will be built,'' Rivlin declared while participating in a candle-lighting ceremony at the Cave of Patriarchs in Hebron, together with IDF soldiers, local Jewish leaders and yeshiva students.

'By building Hebron, Jerusalem itself will be built'


CORK CITY manager Alan Mathews expects his contract, and those of his players, including high earners such as Joe Gamble, to be honoured by the club's new owner, Tom Coughlan.

Mathews expects contracts to be honoured


The Greektown Casino Hotel is set to open its doors to the public today.


Washington Police are investigating a robbery that happened at the Travel Store on West 5th St. around 8:30 Saturday morning.


Construction orders rose 1% in the three months to November compared with the previous three months.


An Amber Alert issued for a 3-year-old Elmira boy was canceled shortly before 11 am Wednesday after police located the child and the man who took him.


President Obama last night suspended awards and bonuses for senior political appointees in the federal government in a move intended to stem the growing budget deficit.

Obama suspends awards, bonuses for appointees


In an effort to add some height to their undersized front line, the Timberwolves today signed Dallas Mavericks center Ryan Hollins, a 7-foot-0 restricted free agent, to an offer sheet.

Minnesota Timberwolves sign center to offer sheet


Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal dedicated a highly sophisticated security vehicle to the nation, with adjustable bullet proof picket fitted with two light machine guns aimed at effectively neutralizing the impact of terrorists having advantageous positions especially in the residential areas during operation with police forces.

Badal dedicates sophisticated security vehicle to nation


China has cut its short-term foreign debt quota for 2010 by 1.5 percent to prevent ``abnormal'' capital inflows, the foreign exchange regulator said on Thursday.


The White House is condemning what it calls an ``organized intimidation campaign'' by the Iranian government against opposition leaders and other activists.

White House condemns 'organized intimidation campaign' by Iranian government


Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack says he has no plans to leave his post to run for the US Senate.

Vilsack has no plans to run for US Senate


Nissan has recalled thousands of vehicles made at the company's Sunderland plant due to a possible steering wheel problem.


You just can't get the staff: that's the problem with mainframes.


A New Zealand owned avocado company has targeted the billion dollar food service market, with a goal to switch consumers from imported to locally grown produce.

Avocado company targets food service market


Toyota says it will hire up to 4,000 workers in Japan to make up for lost production.


As Americans spend their time ingesting national network news, learning about tea parties, sex scandals and the latest Britney Spears controversy, all Hell is breaking loose on the US border with Mexico.


USA Swimming suspended Phelps and revoked his training stipend after he acknowledged smoking marijuana.AP Photo/Rob Carr


The Colorado School of Mines and the University of Hawaii at Hilo plan to jointly research ways to support human life in outer space.

Colorado School of Mines researching life in outer space


Dundee striker Leigh Griffiths is to join Wolverhampton Wanderers on trial ahead of a proposed move to the Midlands side.

Dundee striker Leigh Griffiths joins Wolves on trial


Eat24Hours.com, a website that features food delivery options in more than 400 cities, has launched a mobile platform that makes it easier for customers to order delivery or takeout from their smartphones.


Prince William and Kate Middleton have set a wedding date for next April, according to the Daily Mail.

Prince William, Kate Middleton set wedding date


Wigan manager Roberto Martinez hailed his side's historic 1-0 victory over Manchester United which lifts the Latics out of the bottom three in the Premier League.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez hails 'historic victory' over Manchester United


Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin faces a dilemma regarding Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but it isn't what you may think.

Steelers'' Tomlin facing a dilemma with Roethlisberger:


28 women have joined the part time rural police force in Bougainville in a drive to make the police more accessible to women in the communities.

28 women join rural police force in Bougainville


America's military relationship with Pakistan in the last eight months have been on an ``improving trajectory'', a top US general has said.

Relationship with Pakistan on improving trajectory:


Now that he's arrived on Capitol Hill, freshman Congressman Hakeem Jeffries has been appointed to the Budget Committee.

Hakeem Jeffries appointed to house Budget Committee


US stocks headed for another lower open today amid continuing investor uneasiness, but futures prices pointed to less intense pressure than on Tuesday, when stocks plunged at the opening bell.


Business technology supplier Equanet has opened an innovation centre in Bury to showcase the latest IT equipment for companies.


The Edmonton Eskimos did a little preseason roster math on Saturday, releasing eight players who attended a three-day rookie camp, and signing two new bodies.


TEHRAN, Jan. 19 -Secretary of Iran's national security council Saeed Jalili in his first trip to China noted Beijing favors Tehran on its nuclear issue.


China and Russia on Thursday issued a joint statement on a broad range of key international issues.


Photos of this event: http://on.fb.me/sAAUWd Aamir Khan launches a book on ace Indian badminton player Pullela Gopichand in Khar Gymkhana, Mumbai.

Aamir Khan launches book on Pullela Gopichand


Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., the powerful chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, announced today he has prostate cancer and will have surgery during the August congressional recess.


Solyndra, the company the White House highlighted in its efforts to push for cleaner energy technology, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Solar equipment maker Solyndra files for bankruptcy


Easter and summer holidaymakers are being advised to book their airport parking early to take advantage of the best deals.

Holidaymakers advised to book airport parking early


Residents gather at the site of a car bomb explosion in Sadr City, northeastern Baghdad February 17, 2013.


Halle Berry shows off her pregnant belly and gushes: ``I want to stay pregnant forever.''

Halle Berry: ``I want to stay pregnant forever''


The Alliance for Georgia has officially registered its candidate for Tbilisi mayor at the Central Election Commission.

Alliance for Georgia registers its candidate for Tbilisi mayor


Banking spreads fell by 29 basis points in August as outstanding loan and deposit rates move in opposite directions, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.


Unesco has added more cultural sites to its World Heritage List, including sites in Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Unesco adds more sites to World Heritage list


An onlooker told Us Weekly: ``Rihanna was all over Drake this weekend. They were holding hands and dancing all close on the dance floor.''


When I took on the job of Health Secretary a year ago, someone asked me what the NHS meant to me.


ZESCO employees pay a negligible K500 per year for power, the company's recent Cost of Service study has revealed.

Zesco employees paying K500 per year for power


President Mohamed Nasheed and First Lady Madam Laila Ali, and Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed and wife Madam Ilham Hussain participated in the Independence Day celebrations held in Malé on Saturday evening.

President Nasheed participates in Independence Day celebrations in Malé


Nintendo has announced that they will be hosting a special presentation of the ``The Last Story'' called ``The Last Story Presentation:

Nintendo to host a 'the Last Story' presentation


Democrats are set to kick off their National Convention today at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.


Financial services group Fortis has lost considerable mortgage market share because of the ongoing price war, the Financieele Dagblad reports on Tuesday.


Memphis coach John Calipari has signed a contract extension through the 2012-13 season that includes an annual raise of $$500,000.Calipari will make $$2.35 million per year and will receive a $$5 million bonus if he stays through the end of the deal, athletic director RC Johnson announced Saturday.Calipari took the Tigers to the national championship game this year, the program's first Final Four since 1985 and first NCAA final since 1973.

Memphis coach John Calipari signs extension through 2012-13


Three Spirit Lake tribal members were sentenced for embezzlement Thursday, US Attorney Timothy Q. Purdon announced.


IBM has acquired California-based Exeros, a privately held developer of software that helps businesses sift through databases and retrieve information, states InformationWeek.


``This man is not a good role model for the nation's children, nor will he fairly represent all Americans due to his spiteful attitude toward evangelical Christians,'' AFA President Tim Wildmon said.

'This man is not a good role model for the nation's children'


A Fannin County man has been found guilty of murder in connection with the 2008 death of a local resident.

Fannin County man found guilty of murder


Matt Belisle strikes out Brandon Phillips swinging to get out of a seventh-inning jam


ST. JOHN'S, NL - Premier Danny Williams of Newfoundland and Labrador will make an announcement about his political future later today.

Premier Danny Williams to make announcement about his political future


Passenger train services from Thailand's southern commercial hub of Hat Yai to the Malaysian town of Butterworth resumed for the first time Sunday after being suspended for two weeks following a strike by State Railway of Thailand workers.

Train services from Hat Yai to Malaysia's Butterworth resumes Sunday


Pune police on Sunday arrested two persons for allegedly stealing furnace oil from tankers supplying oil to city-based industrial units from an oil company in Mumbai.

2 arrested for stealing oil from tankers


DALLAS Texas Instruments Inc. said Monday that it has agreed to buy competitor National Semiconductor Corp. for $6.5 billion.

TI agrees to buy National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion


The bitter trials and tribulations continue even as a ray of hope appears in Europe.


Sir Ben Kingsley, Nicole Scherzinger and late martial arts legend Bruce Lee were honoured at the third annual Asian Awards in London on Tuesday.

Sir Ben Kingsley and Nicole Scherzinger honoured at Asian Awards


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bearish engulfing pattern for shares of UQM Technologies since the stock closed below $4.10.

Smartrend's candlestick scanner detects bearish engulfing pattern for UQM Technologies (UQM)


Two men pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here Friday to bribing a Selangor Forestry Department officer so as not to seize machinery they had used to illegally log Malay reserve land in Hulu Selangor on Feb 2.

Two men plead not guilty to bribing Forestry officer


A shark sighting inside Chatham Harbor closed Lighthouse Beach, and the entire Chatham coastline to the Orleans line, to swimming on Thursday.


Our Society has been trying to ensure this once attractive Edwardian listed building is preserved and properly incorporated in the site development.


JERMAINE BECKFORD won't be leaving Leeds United for a penny less than £2m, according to latest reports.

Jermaine BECKFORD won't leave Leeds United for less than £2m


Ecuador and Colombia formally established on Monday ties at trade representation level, official sources said.

Ecuador, Colombia formally establish ties at trade representations level


Rotary Rink is closed for the rest of the season, Buffalo Place announced today.


Vehicle exports for May were down 48.51% on the same month last year and down 25.93% in April to 38,656 units, Suparat Sirisuwannangkura, chairman of Automotive Industry Club at the Federation of Thai Industries, said on Wednesday.


The SFO will investigate the Hubbards, Aorangi Securities and seven charitable trusts for possible breaches of the Crimes Act.


The School of Metaphysics will hold a fall festival for families from 11 am to 2 pm Saturday at Tower Park at 50th Street and Hickman Road.

School of Metaphysics to hold festival on Saturday


In a rare pact of solidarity, nude beaches in California, Florida, Brazil, Mexico, France, and Italy have joined together to outlaw dingleberrys.


``I don't know how you people can stand in front of the taxpayer with a straight face and blame your financial woes on the mill. Admit it, you've never had control of your spending.''

``I don't know how you people can stand in front of thetaxpayer...''


The Indian government may extend sops for the exporters who are still reeling under the impact of the global meltdown, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma hinted here Thursday.

Government may extend sops for exporters


Elvis Dumervil could return to Denver if the price is right.


British Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said on Monday that British business and expertise can play an important role in the development of the Iraqi economy, the BBC said.

British business can play important role in development of Iraq's economy


Former striker and commentator Steve Claridge says John Terry's a ``divisive player'' as Terry faces second day of FA disciplinary hearing.


A bouquet to be used at awarding ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics and Paralymics is displayed to journalists for the first time at Beijing Olympic Games Flower Distribution Center in Beijing, capital of China, July 25, 2008.

Bouquet to be used at awarding ceremonies


ASAHI beer has found a new Australian home with the imported brew now to be distributed and marketed by the Japanese giant's subsidiary Independent Distillers.


Gov. John Baldacci repeated his pledge not to raise taxes at an afternoon press conference where he outlined what's in his supplemental budget.


The government has announced that the car scrappage scheme will be extended for one month.


Job prospects are set to worsen in the coming months as firms make workers redundant, but job prospects in London are better than elsewhere, according to a report today.


Upsurge in tourist arrivals continue with arrivals increased by 29.6 % to 72,463 in the month of August 2011, compared to August 2010 which was only 55,898.


Frontier Airlines announced that Cameron Kenyon, the company's Vice President of Flight Operations has been named interim President of Denver-based regional airline Lynx Aviation, effective 21-Nov-08.

Frontier Airlines announces interim President of Lynx Aviation


The city has narrowed its search for a new police chief to three candidates, the mayor's office announced Thursday.

City narrows search for police chief to three candidates


US President Barack Obama on Saturday urged the US Senate to pass his clean energy bill, arguing that the nation that manages to harness clean energy ``will be the nation that leads the 21st century global economy.''

President Obama urges US Senate to pass clean energy bill


A Harlingen adult day care manager pleaded guilty to receiving kickbacks in a Medicaid and Medicare fraud scheme headed by a McAllen cardiologist.

Harlingen adult day care manager pleads guilty


A group of former Palo Alto mayors and city council members is mounting a campaign against a firefighters union ballot measure that would set minimum staffing levels for the fire department.

Former Palo Alto mayors and council members mount campaign against firefighters measure


Australian border authorities on Thursday intercepted a boat carrying about 56 suspected asylum seekers near Ashmore Island off Western Australia.

Australian authorities intercept 56 suspected asylum seekers


Gas prices are declining in Alabama and around the country as we get closer to Christmas.


A Porter official says the town won't cut off water to the neighboring Wagoner County town of Tullahassee despite a late payment.

Porter says it won't cut off water to Tullahassee despite late payment


The sub-state soccer matches involving Fort Payne's girls and Collinsville's boys, both of which were originally scheduled for Saturday but postponed to Monday due to inclement weather, have been postponed again for the same reason.

Sub-state soccer matches postponed, again


Elizabeth Banks, one of our personal girl crushes ever since ``Wet Hot American Summer,'' gave her alma mater, Penn, a shout out on ``The Daily Show'' last night.

Elizabeth Banks gives Penn a shout out on 'The Daily Show'


Rob Kardashian has reportedly been charged with battery and petty theft after he allegedly attacked a photographer and stole his camera this past March.

Rob Kardashian charged with battery & theft


A VIOLENT thug who threatened prosecution witnesses in a court case against him was back in the dock on Friday.


Egypt and Equatorial Guinea agreed on September 13th 2010 to activate strategic partnership through concluding twin-ship agreements between the two countries' institutions, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry said.

Egypt, Equatorial Guinea to activate strategic partnership


The Times-Picayune of New Orleans announced today that it will be laying off employees and cutting its print edition to three days a week.

Times-Picayune cuts to three days a week


Pakistan is awaiting ``substantial evidence'' from India to act against Lashkar-e-Taiba founder and Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Sunday.

Pakistan awaiting 'substantial' evidence against Hafiz Saeed


An Orthodox rabbinic group is requiring its members to use a prenuptial agreement in the weddings in which they participate.

Rabbinic group requiring prenuptial agreements


A welcoming front porch enhances the comfortably familiar country styling of the one-and-a-half story Ontario.


British Airways has reported a £50 million loss for the third quarter which brings its deficit for the first nine months of its financial year to £342 million.

British Airways reports £50 million loss


Today, Veronica Roth has revealed the title of the second book in the Divergent Trilogy, due in stores next spring/summer:

Veronica Roth reveals title for second book in the 'Divergent Trilogy'


Sterling rose against the euro on Monday after better-than-expected UK manufacturing data boosted confidence in Britain's economic recovery and lessened the chances of fiscal stimulus from the Bank of England.


Rihanna spiced up everyone's timeline yesterday when she began sending saucy innuendos to Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada on Twitter.

Rihanna sends saucy innuendos to Evelyn Lozada on Twitter


It seems that Joe Cole and Michael Ballack will leave chelsea.Contracts of Joe Cole and Michael Ballack expires on July 1.Midfielders Joe Cole and Michael Ballack will leave Chelsea at the end of the month, as announced today by the company.


Authorities say a high school student sitting in a Long Island classroom was grazed in the head when a bullet went through a window.


Socialite Paris Hilton was arrested in Las Vegas on Friday night and charged with cocaine possession, US media reported on Saturday.


Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or delayed at Toronto Pearson International Airport ahead of the ``superstorm.''


Nortel Networks, the biggest North American maker of telephone equipment, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, after the downturn eroded its once high-flying business.


Illinois recently teamed up with the popular social networking site, Myspace, to crack down on sexual predators looking for children online.

Illinois and Myspace crack down on sexual predators


A new study has found that regular exercise can greatly help elderly cancer survivors, along with a good diet.

Regular exercise helps elderly cancer survivors


Governor Felix Camacho has announced that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele will be visiting Guam next week.

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele to visit Guam


Bournemouth boss Jimmy Quinn has issued a plea to fans to get behind his team ahead of Saturday's FA Cup second round meeting with non-league Blyth Spartans.


Through the deal, announced in November, financial services giant Lincoln sold news-talk radio stations WBT-AM and WLNK-FM to Massachusetts-based Greater Media for $100 million in cash.

Lincoln national sells radio stations to Greater Media


The 2011 Ford Explorer will be made in Chicago, creating 1,200 new jobs.

2011 Ford Explorer to be made in Chicago


S.Jaliloglu / Azerbaijani citizen was wounded as a result of violation of the ceasefire agreement by the Armenian Armed Forces.


Duke redshirt senior defensive tackle Vince Oghobaase has been named third team All-America by Sporting News, announced on Tuesday by the national publication.


Researchers from the Institute of Food Research recently discovered that Salmonella feeds on glucose to survive and cause infection.


The Russian central bank has kept its main refinancing rate unchanged at 8.25 per cent, resisting pressure from some MPs for a quick rate cut to boost economic activity.

Russia central bank keeps rate unchanged


One of the leading software and solutions company, CA Technologies has announced that it will be opening a center in Hyderabad.

CA Technologies opens center in Hyderabad


The New Zealand share market slipped on Wednesday, with the benchmark NZX50 index fallling 12 points to close at 3161 on turnover of $76 million.


The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the city government to ensure within eight weeks that all government and recognised private schools have a doctor and a compounder during the school hours to meet any emergency.

Schools should have a doctor to meet emergency:


London, Feb 2 Pop superstar Madonna and ex-husband British director Guy Ritchie attended a Kabbalah service together with their children.According to thesun.co.uk, Madonna attended the service with her 12-year-old daughter Lourdes and three-year-old adopted son David Banda.

Madonna, Guy Ritchie attend Kabbalah service


The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Wednesday that there is a 30 percent chance that the tropical wave could develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours.


The city of Grand Rapids, in an effort to be more bike-friendly, is expanding its urban bike network by 26 miles.

Grand Rapids expanding urban bike network


Petronet LNG, India's largest liquefied natural gas importer, will sign an agreement to buy 1.5 million tonnes of LNG from Australia in August.

Petronet to buy 1.5 million tonnes of LNG from Australia


BALTIMORE -Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason told a sports Web site on Monday he's retiring from the NFL.

Ravens wr Mason tells Web site he's retiring


European Union leaders meeting in Brussels have agreed that limited changes to the Lisbon Treaty are needed to accommodate a permanent European financial rescue fund.

'Limited' changes to Lisbon Treaty needed


the selfsame minnows who bundled them out of the Telkom Knockout Cup last week -- and stand-in captain Esrom Nyandoro says, ``Enough is enough. It's time to fight back.''


Aerospace giant Boeing unveiled its new 747-8 Intercontinental jumbo jet at a factory in Everett, Washington on Sunday with the first deliveries of the company's largest-ever craft set for later this year.

Boeing unveils 747-8 Intercontinental jumbo jet


Ex-Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson has found God.


Grohe, a global manufacturer in the sanitary fittings industry, showcased its sustainable water resource management solutions at a recently concluded environmental event in Beirut.

Grohe showcases water management solutions


French Connection has bought back its Japanese joint venture and plans to move the business into profitability within three years.

French Connection buys back Japanese joint venture


Four siblings including a two-year-old boy died in a house fire at their mother's birthday party -- amid claims that they were left behind by other guests when the blaze broke out.

Four siblings die after house fire at mother's birthday party


An Angelina County district judge has delayed a Lufkin murder trial after the defense attorney requested a motion for continuance Monday morning.


A 20-year-old youth was shot dead by five persons at Sharifpura, Baghbanpura, on Saturday.


by Mike Johnson @ 2009-07-02 11:57:54 The child abuse charges against former WWF star B. Brian Blair were dropped today, reported ABC Action News in Tampa, Florida.

All charges against B. Brian Blair dropped


Yes, he is none other than Superstar Rajinikanth, who has urged his fans to quit smoking.


SAN FRANCISCO ― Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she's actively considering a run for California governor in 2010, but wants to see the results of the November election before she makes a decision.

Feinstein considering a run for Calif. governor


A 24 year old woman was killed in a two vehicle crash on Otterville Road just east of Baseline in Norwich Township Friday night.


Sam's Club is hosting an open house for members and non-members Fri., April 26 to Sun., April 28.


Mortgage rates hit another record low in the latest week.


The Casco Bay Bridge on the South Portland side is stuck in the upright position.

Casco Bay bridge stuck in upright position


City and county officials announced that Toyota will be bringing its Tacoma truck production line -- and more than a thousand jobs -- to San Antonio.

Toyota bringing more than a thousand jobs to San Antonio


Singer Ricky Martin has come out of the closet, admitting that he's gay.


Three tigers have escaped from their cages in a circus caravan in southwestern Mexico.

Three tigers escape from circus caravan in Mexico


A new museum curator has been selected for the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene.

New museum curator selected at Eisenhower Presidential Library


Spacewalking astronauts installed the last set of solar wings at the international space station Thursday, accomplishing the top job of the US shuttle Discovery's mission.


British Actress Gemma Arterton has been named woman of the year at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, which was held at the Royal Opera House in London.

Gemma Arterton named woman of the year at GQ Awards


Chris Christie made it official and announced he will not run for President in 2012.

Chris Christie not running for President:


Kansas coach Charlie Weis made several changes to his coaching staff Monday, including elevating defensive coordinator Dave Campo to assistant head coach.


For 17-year-old Nimra Shah, love is definitely in the air as she hunts for the perfect gift for her valentine and is looking forward to her evening's plans.


PTI Jun 7, 2013, 10.46PM IST State Bank of India today said the proposed merger of its five associate banks with itself could start by September after a high-powered committee submits its report on the same.

Merger of associate banks can start by September:


Flyglobespan stated it is on track to report a second consecutive annual net profit this year, after reporting a net profit of GBP1.3 million for the 12 months ended 31-Oct-09.

Flyglobespan on track to report second consecutive annual net profit


Chattanooga has complained to the NCAA, saying it lost money hosting women's tournament games because the teams had no local ties.

Chattanooga lost money hosting tournament


Karisma Kapoor, a self-confessed foodie who is expecting her second child, confesses that she doesn't know how to cook.


Janet Jackson, who launched her first world tour in seven years on September 10 in Vancouver, BC, recently postponed her September 27 concert at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI, due to ``production constraints.''

Janet Jackson tour postpones concert due to production constraints


A Dreamliner test flight with top Boeing and All Nippon Airways chiefs aboard landed at a Tokyo airport on Sunday, three months after the global fleet of 787s was grounded, as airlines seek to reassure passengers the planes are safe.

Dreamliner test flight lands at Tokyo airport


TV Picks for Tuesday, May 22: ``American Idol'' and ``Dancing with the Stars'' hit the homestretch.

Tv Picks: 'American Idol,' 'Dancing with the Stars'


Interestingly, Die Welt's report was followed by Italy's Repubblica, whose headline trumpets: ``Germans are the champions of pessimism.''


US President Barack Obama made 'a very important' call Friday to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, reaffirming his commitment to a Palestinian state, Abbas spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh said.

Obama makes ``very important'' call to Abbas


A West Deptford woman who admitted passing bad checks in an attempt to buy insurance and other services was ordered Friday to pay restitution of some $17,800.


The Tom Brady mansion with a moat is getting Rihanna and possibly Chris Brown as neighbors, if Brown-Rihanna dating reports are true.

Tom Brady mansion gets Rihanna as neighbor


Washington, Jan 6 Big volcanic eruptions cooled the tropics over the past 450 years, an effect masked by rising global temperatures, says a new study.


Astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant that comes primarily from a form of algae, may improve levels of HDL, the ``good'' cholesterol, in people who have mildly abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Astaxanthin improves HDL good cholesterol


Syrian rebels have attacked a village in the country's east, killing dozens of Shiites, mostly pro-government fighters, activists said on Wednesday.

Syrian rebel attack kills dozens of Shiites:


Andy Roddick, America's top men's player and former US Open Champion , accepted a wild card Thursday into the Atlanta Tennis Championships.

Roddick accepts wild card into Atlanta Tennis Championships


Edgar Benitez scored in the 65th minute to give Pachuca a 1-0 win over Toluca in InterLiga Group A play.

Benitez gives Pachuca 1-0 win over Toluca


A priceless Jewish holy book dating back more than half a millennium is to go on display in New York after being preserved by British experts


A teenage couple are accused of keeping information from Winter Haven police about the whereabouts of 15-year-old runaway.

Couple accused of keeping information from police


Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerLed by Gov. Chris Christie's national popularity in GOP circles, Republicans lead the way in state political party and leadership committee fundraising.

Republicans lead in state political party and leadership committee fundraising


We grew up feeling we owed it a special reverence.


Alabama state officials have outlined cuts to Medicaid that have comes as a result of lower than expected state revenue.

State of alabama outlines cuts to Medicaid


GREENSBORO, NC A North Carolina medical school is offering guaranteed admission to students from two other state universities in hopes of increasing the number of doctors working in underserved areas.

NC medical school offers guaranteed admission,


Reese Witherspoon finally flashed her gorgeous diamond engagement ring while waiting for her car at the valet outside a restaurant in LA today.

Reese Witherspoon flashes her engagement ring --


Ashley DupreReports that Ashley had sex with actor Charlie Sheen hit media airwaves today after her pimp Jason Itzler spilled all the details.

Ashley Dupre had sex with Charlie Sheen --


A woman injured in a morning house fire in Columbia has died.


Five persons including Maulana Abdul Hakim, the Peace Committee Member and former Taliban Commander have been killed in another suicide attack in Bannu.

Five killed in another suicide attack in Bannu


An Ottawa police officer pleaded guilty to a charge of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act at a hearing on Thursday.

Ottawa officer pleads guilty to discreditable conduct


MP regrets Twitter in Koori argument Updated: 12:44, Thursday April 18, 2013 Federal Liberal MP Dennis Jensen says Twitter may not have been the best forum for his views on 'indigenous advancement', after he called an Aboriginal woman a 'victim' during a robust exchange.


The Australian stock market is trading notably higher on Wednesday with the overnight sharp rally on Wall Street aiding sentiment.


Philippines authorities warned that Mayon, one of the country's most active volcanoes, is showing signs of life and could erupt again soon.

Philippines warns Mayon volcano may erupt soon


At DFW Airport on Tuesday, American Airlines flight attendants, mechanics and ground crew workers protested the carrier's restructuring plan that could cut up to 13,000 workers.

American Airlines flight attendants and mechanics protest restructuring plan


Former champion Ronnie O'Sullivan beat Stuart Bingham 5-1 to reach the second round of the Welsh Open on Tuesday.

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stuart Bingham at Welsh Open


South Korea recorded a current account surplus in June, the Bank of Korea said Monday, ending six straight monthly deficits on the back of rising exports and financial inflows.

South Korea records current account surplus


THE family of a teenage Birmingham soldier who was killed in Cyprus in 1956 and was the focus of a Birmingham Mail campaign have been awarded the Elizabeth Cross.

Family of teenage Birmingham soldier killed in Cyprus awarded Elizabeth Cross


MTS has announced it will launch iPhone 4 in the province April 26.


The imperial family held ceremonies Thursday to celebrate the growth of Prince Hisahito, the son of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, who turned 5 in September, at its shared house in Tokyo's Motoakasaka district.

Imperial family celebrates growth of Prince Hisahito


Ziff Davis Media has sold the 1up digital network, including MyCheats.com, GamesVideos.com and GameTab.com, to Ugo Entertainment, a division of Hearst Corporation.

Ziff Davis Media sells 1up to Ugo Entertainment


It has been estimated that Beijing is set to become the world's largest Wi-Fi city by 2011.

Beijing set to become the world's largest Wi-Fi city


The controversial Lavasa project deserves a ``sympathetic consideration'' from the Union Environment Ministry since huge investment is involved and there is great job potential, the NCP on Monday said.

Lavasa project deserves sympathetic consideration:


On the other hand, 32% of Latvian resident say that they do not trust any Latvian politician.

32% of Latvian resident do not trust any Latvian politician


A Shelton man was involved in a collision on Highway 3 in Kitsap County Thursday morning.

Shelton man involved in collision in Kitsap County


So Tim Tebow got a big win this weekend for his career and for the Broncos which silenced all the critics.


Bad boy rocker Bret Michaels shows his softer side on his new VH1 reality series Life As I Know It.

Bret Michaels shows his softer side on new reality series


The School District of Philadelphia plans to announce approximately 40 school closures for next fall as it deals with serious budget problems and declining enrollments.

Philly school district plans to announce...


French actress MARION COTILLARD was left stranded in Detroit, Michigan without any luggage this week when a snow storm grounded her flight to New York.

MARION COTILLARD stranded in Detroit over snow storm


Mango exports from India to the US are expected to increase 1,250% -- from 160 tons last year to 2,000 tons in 2008 --


The Twins will place outfielder Wilkin Ramirez on the paternity list Sunday, the club announced after Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Mets.

Twins to place outfielder Ramirez on paternity list


MTV has canceled Buckwild following the death of star Shain Gandee, but one of the producers of the show says he may continue shooting the West Virginia reality series with an eye toward making a movie version.

MTV cancels 'Buckwild' after death of Shain Gandee


President Obama gave Queen Elizabeth an iPod during their private meeting at Buckingham Palace, the BBC reports.


Whyte & Mackay has launched a new blended Scotch -- a new version of Mackinlay's malt whisky.

Whyte & Mackay launches new version of Mackinlay's malt


Glen Jackson showed great form with the boot to help Saracens edge Bristol 16-23 in the Guinness Premiership on Wednesday.


Will Smith has done it again with Hancock ruling the Fourth of July holiday box office weekend.

Will Smith does it again with Hancock at the box office


While the Tetons don't look quite like this just yet, Grand Teton National Park is moving to its winter operations on December 15.

Grand Teton National Park moving to winter operations


Stocks closed sharply lower Monday as investors remained skeptical that a deal to save Spanish banks will do much to resolve the debt crisis in Europe.


Cork have made three changes to their side for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final against reigning champions Kilkenny.


Thousands of Brazilians returned home on Tuesday following devastating floods but water kept rising in some places and civil defence officials used helicopters, trucks and boats to deliver aid to victims in isolated communities.


A Scranton man accused of groping five young girls waiting in line for the water slide at Nay Aug Park in July waived his preliminary hearing before a magisterial district judge Wednesday.

Man accused of groping young girls waives preliminary hearing


Amy Winehouse, whose minor 2006 hit ``Rehab'' was not at all ominous or even cheaply faux-ironic on your Twitter feed the other day, celebrated her 28th birthday September 14 by playing a small show in her native London.

Amy Winehouse, minor celebrity, celebrates 28th birthday


Liam Adams, the brother of Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams, has handed himself in to gardaí in Sligo.


A set of conjoined twin baby girls from Liberia who were travelling to New York for medical treatment died aboard a plane that diverted to Halifax on Thursday.

Conjoined twin girls die aboard plane diverted to Halifax:


Prescott Valley police officers arrested three teens in connection to multiple vandalism crimes in a residential area.

Police arrest three teens in connection to vandalism


The Senate passed yesterday a substitute $102-million budget bill that the House could end up rejecting today if they disagree with the changes that include cutting the funds of the Legislature and the Executive Branch by over $2 million and moving them to the Public School System, the Northern Marianas College, Rota, Tinian, and other programs.


India is looking at various options including scaling down operations of its missions in Afghanistan in the wake of terror attacks on Indians there.

India to scale down operations of missions in Afghanistan


A North Korean ship has changed course after being tracked by the US Navy on suspicion of carrying weapons, a Pentagon official said, as Pyongyang warned yesterday it would hit back against attempts to search its vessels.


Melodic deathcore act The Plot In You has posted its entire new album, ``First Born,'' online for streaming.

The Plot in you posts entire new album online


Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday defended his decision to despatch the Central forces to Lalgarh in West Bengal, signifying Centres commitment to provide security personnel to any state government which requests for them.

Pranab Mukherjee defends despatch of Central forces to Lalgarh


The infrastructure growth showed signs of 'marginal revival' as higher demand for finished steel and increased output by petroleum refineries fuelled the growth of the six core industries which grew by 2.2 per cent in February as compared to 1.4 per cent in January.

Infrastructure growth shows signs of revival


A 14-month-old child was rescued from a locked car Tuesday morning after his grandfather apparently forgot he had left the boy there.


A pedestrian was hit and killed by a train in Darien Monday morning, according to multiple news outlets, prompting Metro-North Railroad temporarily to shut down its Noroton Heights, Darien and Rowayton train stations.


France is deporting hundreds more Roma from the country as part of its bid to crack down on traveller encampments, despite continued criticism of the move.


Infrastructure Development Finance Company, on Wednesday said that it has completed capital- raising of around Rs 3,500-crore as approved by the Board of directors and shareholders.

Idfc completes capital raising of Rs 3,500-crore


By Bob Tremblay/Daily News staff Tutor Perini Corp., a civil and building construction company, today formally announced it has moved its world headquarters from Framingham to the Sylmar district of Los Angeles.

Tutor Perini moving headquarters from Framingham to Los Angeles


Bulls center Joakim Noah was ready to play on a limited basis against Philadelphia after missing seven games because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Bulls' Noah ready to play after missing seven games


A Cedar Rapids man has pleaded guilty to federal bankruptcy fraud and false tax return charges.


Aptcon, a specialized provider of construction management and construction services, today announced it has opened a new regional office in Wilmington, NC.

Aptcon opens new office in Wilmington, NC


In the wake of the tainted toothpaste and pet food scandals, thousands of infants have been sickened in China by contaminated powdered milk.


Interpol issued an international arrest notice for Paul Watson, founder of marine conservation group Sea Shepherd, on Wednesday.

Interpol issues international arrest notice for Paul Watson


New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker said that he was unaware that he was being photographed with Ashley Dupre, the infamous former prostitute for New York governor Eliot Spitzer.

Welker says he was unaware he was photographed with Ashley Dupre


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today that the next general election can be held anytime and is not bound by the works of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Electoral Reforms.


A deal for Yemeni leader Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down after 32 years in power was thrown into doubt Sunday after the ruling regime brought hundreds of loyalists into the streets to protest the pact and said he would not sign unless a public ceremony were held that included opposition leaders.

Deal for Yemen's Saleh to step down thrown into doubt


LONDON -Liverpool acted quickly to replace Xabi Alonso on Wednesday, reaching a deal with AS Roma to sign Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani.

Liverpool reaches deal with as Roma for Aquilani


An Italian aid worker named Fransesco Azzara, working for the italian NGO named EMERGENCY was kidnapped yesterday in Nyala, South Darfur.

Italian aid worker kidnapped in South Darfur


Despite lower demand levels, hotel room rates have hit a record high, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


Dozens of Kashmiri students including the female students staged anti-India demonstrations in Srinagar, summer capital of Kashmir on Wednesday.

Kashmiri students stage anti-India demonstrations


A pregnant fruit vendor was shot in the back yesterday morning by a plain clothes policeman pursuing an alleged cellular phone snatcher on crowded Water Street.


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Monday said high population growth rate was undermining country's economic progress and called for steps to check it, to increase availability of goods and services for the people.

High population growth rate undermining economic progress:


UN aid agencies have expressed alarm at the worsening violence in eastern Congo that is prompting thousands of civilians to flee to neighbouring countries.

UN aid agencies alarmed by worsening violence in eastern Congo


The US returned $2.4 million in proceeds from stolen oil products to Mexico at a ceremony in San Antonio.

US returns $2.4 million in proceeds from stolen oil to Mexico


Lakers guard Kobe Bryant added another highlight to his storied career when he dunked over Hawks forward Josh Smith during the fourth quarter of LA's 99-98 win at the Staples Center on Sunday night.

Lakers' Kobe Bryant dunks on Hawks' Josh Smith


Rhode Island ranked No. 8 nationally for its solutions to oil dependency in a report released Thursday by the National Resources Defense Council and the Sierra Club.

Rhode Island ranks No. 8 for solutions to oil dependency


Consumer prices grew by 1% y/y in December, broadly in line with expectations, and speeding up from 0.5% y/y growth in November, data of the statistical office shows.

Consumer prices grow 1% y/y in December.


Clay County deputies arrested an Orange Park man Sunday, March 15, on charges he impersonated a police officer while trying to get a woman to pull her car over.


A middle-aged man committed suicide by hanging himself in Jamalpur village under Bilhaur police station limits on Monday late night.


A Pittsburg man was injured in a wreck Wednesday afternoon on Rt. P 9 miles north of Half Way.


Chinese ambassador to Tehran Xie Xiaoyan paid a visit to the Iran National Library and Archive on Tuesday.

Chinese ambassador visits Iran National Library


US software giant Microsoft said that its third-quarter net profit rose 35 per cent to $US4.01 billion, slightly better than expectations.


Mortgage borrowers approaching the end of low-cost fixed-rate deals are increasingly thinking the ``unthinkable'' and opting to stay on their lender''s standard variable rate, according to one expert.

Mortgage borrowers think the 'unthinkable'


Aaron Freeman, the artist formally known as Gene Ween, will tour in April.


Russian warships heading home after completing joint naval exercises with Venezuela have entered Cuban waters, marking the first time Russia has placed military vessels in the island's waters since the end of the Cold War.


Davy Fitzgerald has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling after 18 years playing with Clare.


Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr, who's dating actor Orlando Bloom, has confessed that she has a ``big crush'' on Prince William.

Miranda Kerr has a ``big crush'' on Prince William


Dutch telco KPN has signed a ``major'' distribution deal with BBC Worldwide under which it will carry a selection of the latter's channels on its IPTV service 'Interactieve TV' and its DTT service 'Digitenne'.

KPN signs``major'' distribution deal with BBC Worldwide


Alert Logic : , a leading SaaS provider of managed security and IT compliance solutions, today announced two new key executive appointments.

Alert Logic announces new executive appointments


Six wanted sex offenders have been arrested following ``Operation Oedipus,'' conducted by members of the Richland County of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force.


Campbell University is locked down as police are in a standoff with a student on Wednesday afternoon.

Campbell University locked down after standoff with student


UK bank HBOS, currently in the process of being bought by Lloyds TSB, has sold two of its Australian businesses to The Commonwealth Bank of Australia.


PML-N leader Shahbaz Sharif was today elected Chief Minister of Pakistan's most populous province of Punjab province for the third time, a day after his elder brother Nawaz Sharif was sworn in as Prime Minister.

Shahbaz Sharif elected as Chief Minister of pakistan`s Punjab


Rihanna has graced the cover of US Vogue for the second time, and says she has ``gotten a lot more fearless'' since the first shoot.

Rihanna covers Vogue magazine for the second time


A South Korean newspaper report says US spy satellites have detected signs that North Korea has restarted its nuclear plant.

North Korea restarting its nuclear plant?


Saudi Arabia closed its Cairo embassy Saturday and recalled its ambassador following protests over a detained Egyptian human rights lawyer.

Saudi Arabia closes Cairo embassy, recalls ambassador due to protests over detained Egyptian


Microsoft is making a major push into the business software market in an attempt to steal market share from rivals like SAP and Oracle.

Microsoft makes a major push in business market


The Delta County libraries are offering new, more convenient hours starting in August.


Force India driver Adrian Sutil has said that he is not worried about his future with the current team, as he stated that Force India is not only the option for him at the moment.

Force India's Adrian Sutil says he is not worried about his future --


An elderly man was killed in a road accident in Quaidabad police limits on Friday.


Upstart Canadian job search engine Eluta.ca has been named one of the world's 100 best employment sites by the key reference guide to the online employment industry.

Eluta.ca named one of world's best employment sites


Governor David A. Paterson today announced $61.5 million in aid to local communities across New York to improve water quality, reduce pollution and restore vital habitat.

Governor Paterson announces $61.5 million in aid to improve water quality


Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has been indicted for corruption.

Former Illinois governor Blagojevich indicted


``Has the Right to Information Act served its purpose? Well, the answer is that it has not done what it should have,'' said former judge of the Bombay high court, justice Hosbet Suresh, speaking at a function to celebrate five years of the RTI Act.

'The RTI Act has not done what it should'


ITV has appointed Adam Crozier, the head of Royal Mail and former boss of the FA, as its new chief executive, but not everyone is happy.


Louisville police has arrested a man on charges that he assaulted his pregnant girlfriend and kicked her in the stomach during the altercation.

Man charged with assaulting pregnant girlfriend


LIBERAL Democrat leader Nick Clegg says his party would scrap a planned nuclear power station near Bristol and guarantee an electrified rail link to London.

Lib dem leader Nick Clegg would scrap planned nuclear power station near Bristol


A Santa Maria man is behind bars after deputies say he tried to hijack a helicopter at the Yuba County Airport.

Santa Maria man behind bars after trying to hijack a helicopter


Valeant Pharmaceuticals International declined Thursday after being downgraded.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals declines after downgrade


Independent truckers around the country pulled their rigs off the road and others slowed to a crawl on major highways in a loosely organized protest of high fuel prices.

Truckers pull rigs off road, others slow to crawl in loosely organized protest of fuel prices


LUCIE Jones shows that life's a beach after X Factor as she splashes around in Barbados.


A Twin Cities man pleaded guilty Tuesday to vehicular homicide in the June 2008 death of his mother on Interstate 90.

Man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in death of mother


State wildlife officials are monitoring the spread of a deadly and highly contagious bird disease found in Pinellas County last week.

Wildlife officials monitoring deadly bird disease in Pinellas County


Croatian Darijo Srna was a target for Tottenham during Juande Ramos' tenure, his agent has confirmed.


An internal State Department report says Blackwater Worldwide could lose its license to work in Iraq and recommends the agency prepare alternative ways to protect its diplomats there.

Blackwater may lose license to work in Iraq


By Eva Pilgrim A Fort Wayne, Ind., teacher fired after higher-ups at the Catholic School she was teaching at learned she was using in vitro fertilization to get pregnant spoke out Friday.

Fort Wayne teacher fired for using in vitro fertilization speaks out


Three men, including two from the St. Louis-area, have been charged in Internet crimes against children.

Three men charged In crimes against children


The first Apple computer made by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1976, is to be auctioned off in New York next week.


Socialite Paris Hilton is keen on playing the famed Peter Pan fairy in Disney''s Tinkerbell.


A concealed weapon charge against NBA player Chris Wilcox was dropped Wednesday in Bladen County Superior Court, according the Bladen County Clerk of Superior Court Office.


St. Charles Parish will begin assisted evacuation Friday, said Renee C. Allemand, St. Charles Parish public information officer.

St. Charles will begin assisted evacuation Friday


Azerbaijan, Baku, 4 April / TrendNews corr.A.Gasimova / Azerbaijan and Russia is cooperating in all spheres of bilateral interaction, Polad Bulbuloglu, the Azerbaijani Ambassador in Russia, stated.

Baku, moscow cooperate in all spheres --


Watford boss Malky Mackay has called on academy defender Adam Thompson for tonight's tie with Notts County at Vicarage Road.


US-based Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, late on Wednesday pleaded guilty to federal charges of spying for the Pakistani spy agency ISI and illegally lobbying the Congress to influence the American policy on Kashmir.

Ghulam Nabi Fai pleads guilty of spying for the ISI


Already shut down for Friday because of wind and snow, Aqueduct has cancelled its Saturday live racing card.


The torso of a 15-year-old teenager was found on a footpath at Badi Chaudi near Ramkoti on Monday morning.


DENVER -The Colorado Rockies activated pitcher Luis Vizcaino from the disabled list before their game with the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.


Tehran Leading Iranian dissident the Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, once tapped to become Iran's undisputed number one, has died, news agencies.

Grnd Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri died


The Brazilian boy tortured with needles stuck by his stepfather will undergo a delicate surgery to remove two of them from his heart, local daily Globo reported on Thursday.

Brazilian boy tortured with needles to undergo surgery


He's again asking supporters to petition for a constitutional amendment that would let him seek indefinite re-election and buy more time to build a socialist economy in Venezuela.


Former US Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania won the Louisiana presidential primary election Saturday, but still trails former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney by a wide margin in the 2012 Republican Party nomination race.

Santorum wins Louisiana primary, but still trails Romney by wide margin


Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan offered Armenian NA today to announce an amnesty in the context of the 20th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia.

Serzh Sargsyan offered to announce an amnesty


George and Bobbie Hetmer will celebrate their 50th anniversary June 21 with a luau at their home in Central, where they have resided for 25 years.


Actress Christina Applegate, famed for playing ditzy daughter Kelly Bundy on TV comedy ``Married With Children,'' is fighting breast cancer, but expected to make a full recovery, her spokeswoman said on Saturday.

TV actress Christina Applegate fighting cancer


Technical Analyst, Rajat K Bose is of the view that Reliance Capital is looking weak at current levels and it can fall further from the current levels to about Rs 1,150.


About 7000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails will go on a one-day hunger strike on Sunday to protest harsh and inhuman Israeli measures against them, according to a statement issued by the prisoners.

Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails to go on hunger strike


A Bangladeshi arms smuggler was arrested and an improvised pipe gun was seized from his possession in Kulubari village of West Tripura district, police said on Thursday.


ON-loan midfielder Ahmed Abdulla is set to have his loan cut short at Swindon.


Eduardo da Silva has officially completed his £6 million move from Arsenal to Shakhtar Donetsk, with the news being confirmed on the both clubs' respective websites.

Eduardo completes his move from Arsenal to Shakhtar Donetsk


OJ Simpson, acquitted in a murder trial that gripped America more than a decade ago, was sentenced to up to 33 years in prison on Friday for kidnapping and robbery in a bungled attempt to recover memorabilia of his storied sports career, Reuters reports.

Oj Simpson sentenced to up to 33 years in prison


UAA suspends search for head hockey coach The University of Alaska Anchorage is suspending its search for a head hockey coach in hopes of getting a more ``robust'' pool of candidates.


Electric cars must be taxed to pay for more power stations or they could drain the National Grid and even contribute to power cuts, an energy firm has warned.


Spinner Graeme Swann says Kevin Pietersen, despite his abundant talent, is not the right man to lead England.


The 2011 women's road World Cup kicks off Sunday with the Trofeo Alfredo Binda, held near Cittiglio, Italy.

Women's uci World Cup kicks off with Trofeo Alfredo Binda


Sugar prices are set to reduce in October this year, the trade minister, Amelia Kyambadde has announced.


A 67-year-old man remains unconscious and in critical condition this week after he was rescued from a fire in his Bethlehem home last week, fire officials said.

Man remains unconscious week after rescue from Bethlehem fire


VIC Chesnutt, the folk-rocker whose sometimes dark reflections on life were influenced in part by a car wreck that left him paralysed, has died.


A man has been arrested following a drugs raid in St Albans in which a large amount of cash and suspected cannabis was found.

Man arrested following drugs raid in St Albans


Asian benchmark coal prices may rise 5.1 percent next quarter as the biggest importer Japan rebuilds ports and cities devastated by the March earthquake and tsunami, increasing demand for the fuel, Standard Chartered Plc said.

Coal price to rise as Japan rebuilds, Standard Chartered says


Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend withdrew from England's Under 21 squad last night after being charged by the FA with breaching betting regulations.

Andros Townsend charged with breaching betting regulations


Many Premier League teams are dealing with injuries heading into this weekend's soccer betting action.

Premier League teams dealing with injuries


Kompas Daily reported that Indonesian government has asked coal producers to renegotiate their coal sales price contracts in order to boost the royalties they pay to the government.

Indonesia asks coal producers to renegotiate


Malaysia can withstand the tide of all forms of extremism and radicalism with good governance, transparency, a vibrant democracy, the empowerment of its citizen through education and economic growth with equity, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said on Tuesday night, April 13.

Malaysia can withstand tide of extremism, radicalism


A Lake Charles day care provider has been ordered to pay more than $71,000 in restitution and a $1,000 fine for filing false claims for federal funds.

Lake Charles day care provider ordered to pay restitution


The Grand Junction Police Department is investigating a suspicious early morning death at a Fruitvale home.

Grand Junction Police investigating suspicious death


Goodrich Corp. said it will lay off 78 workers at its Foley plant in January.


Jurors have been drawn for the October 2009 term of Superior Court criminal session with Judge James G. Blanchard Jr. presiding.

Jurors drawn for Superior Court criminal session


Asean needs to capitalise the new media as an important way to increase effectiveness in its usage, said Philippine Presidential Communications Operations Office secretary Herminio B. Colombo Jr. He said the social media had become an important tool to engage the citizens in the Philippines which comprised about 90 million mobile phone users and 30 million Internet users.


Jennifer Aniston is reportedly planning to adopt a baby boy by December.

Jennifer Aniston to adopt baby boy by December


German industrial output fell in December, weighed down by declining activity in all sectors, but the construction sector in particular, official data showed on Tuesday.

German industrial output falls in December


The government's announcement that it was creating 800,000 new jobs is a sigh of relief amid nearly a five-year-succession of bad news, Iraqi economists said.


The euro zone services economy jumped back almost to recovery in August, with Germany powering back to growth and France just an inch away too, a PMI survey showed on Thursday.


A former Lafayette insurance producer has been arrested, issued a cease and desist order, license revocation and fine notice today for alleged misappropriation of funds and felony theft.


BHP Billiton has sold its Yabulu nickel refinery in Queensland to companies owned by Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer.

BHP Billiton sells Yabulu nickel refinery


A 30-year-old Heritage High School band teacher made his first court appearance Monday in connection with allegations he had a ``romantic and sexual'' relationship with a 17-year-old student.

Band teacher makes first court appearance


/PanARMENIAN.Net/ A 3-year collaboration memorandum was signed between Softline and CBA, Softiline Director General Armen Karapetyan reported.

Collaboration memorandum signed between Softline and CBA


Rosh Hashanah - a two-day holiday celebrated by millions of Jews worldwide - begins at sundown tonight.


Nicole turns 44 years old today, though you'd never guess her age by looking at her.


Exploration activity continues to remain sluggish on account of circular debt and security challenges in rich hydrocarbon basins of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan in the current financial year.


Reports confirm that a middle school history teacher from Rowlett, Texas was recently suspended for lassoing a young student in class in an attempt to bring his history lesson ``alive'' on Monday.


T4 host Alice Levine is reportedly in the running to host Celebrity Big Brother later this year.

Alice Levine to host Celebrity Big Brother?


Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday ordered mass layoffs and unpaid furloughs for state workers starting in February to address the growing fiscal crisis, and called another special session of the state Legislature.

Schwarzenegger orders mass layoffs, unpaid furloughs


The ThunderBolts and Oakland County Cruisers split a well pitched doubleheader at Standard Bank Stadium Saturday night.


European stocks posted sharp gains during early trade on Wednesday, as financials and commodity-linked shares led markets higher; meanwhile US futures indexes pointed to a higher open on Wall Street.

Europe stocks post sharp gains in early trade;


The White Sox have claimed right-hander Freddy Dolsi off waivers from Detroit and added him to the 40-man roster with the idea that he could win a bullpen spot in spring training.

White Sox claim reliever Freddy Dolsi off waivers


For the third time in less than a year, Aifa Brunei held its '2 Kali Menang' grand prize presentation at its new centre in Perindustrian Lambak Kanan yesterday.

Aifa holds '2-Kali Menang' prize presentation


Shanghai GM, a joint venture between US carmaker General Motors and China based Shanghai Automotive Industry, has begun construction on a new $1.1bn manufacturing facility in Wuhan city, Hubei.

Shanghai GM begins construction on $1.1bn manufacturing facility


Beijing currently hosts more than 55,000 overseas students, according to the city educational official.

Beijing hosts more than 55,000 overseas students: official -


LeadsList today introduced SourceMe, a new feature to LeadsList that shows all lead buyers exactly where leads are sourced from on the UK's fastest growing real-time leads market.


The French based automaker Citroen has recently announced that a C-Zero electric car has went around the world in eight months, doing 25,000 km in 17 countries.


Siddaramaiah, who was sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister on May 13, today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here, describing it as a courtesy call.


Athirathram, a Vedic ritual, began at Mattathurkunnu, near Kodakara, on Friday.


House repossessions are set to rise over the next year, according to the executive chairman of Northern Rock.


The Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn, who attained international renown in the 1960s and 1970s for a series of works of literature criticising the Communist system in the Soviet Union, has died at the age of 89.

Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn dies at the age of 89


A Marshall County man was charged Wednesday with murder after he allegedly shot his wife in a murder-suicide attempt.


However, during a fiery, finger-pointing speech in Pittsburgh yesterday, Clinton called for a repeal of both DOMA and DADT and explained his reasons for signing them into law during his tenure in office.

Bill Clinton calls for repeal of DOMA and DADT


Wine retailer Oddbins today said it will go into administration after the Government's tax department refused to back a potential rescue deal.


A website has claimed that Michael Jackson is alive and masquerading as a burns victim, astonishing users all over the world.


People trust him and that is why they give him money to be used for other people's good, said the PakistanTehrik-e-Insaf and Imran Khan Foundation's Chairman Imran Khan during a press conference at a local hotel on Tuesday.


THREE youths were found guilty today of murdering Ben Kinsella, the 16-year-old brother of former EastEnders actress Brooke.

Three youths found guilty of murdering Ben Kinsella


The board of directors of Peoples Financial Corporation , parent of The Peoples Bank, declared a regular semiannual cash dividend of $.20 per common share, payable July 15, 2009, to stockholders of record July 8, 2009.

Peoples financial Corporation declares semiannual dividend of $.20 per share


The US Army Corps of Engineers will open the Morganza Spillway within the next 24 hours, Governor Bobby Jindal announced in a press conference Friday.

US Army Corps of Engineers to open the Morganza Spillway within next 24 hours


Veteran gravelly-voiced singer Bonnie Tyler is to represent Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest, the BBC announced Thursday.

Bonnie Tyler to represent Britain at Eurovision


British Premier Gordon Brown has congratulated Manmohan Singh with the election victory of the Congress-led alliance, saying the Indian leader has done a huge amount of work in promoting economic growth and the relief of poverty around the world.


Charles Barkley is taking a leave of absence from his broadcasting position after tests released Friday revealed the former NBA star was legally drunk when he was arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence.


The Florida Everblades announced that they have signed forward Ahren Spylo and that defenseman Matt Duffy has been recalled to the American Hockey League by Rochester.


Ernie Els claimed a fifth South African Open title after his final-round six-under-par 63 helped him edge out another former champion, Retief Goosen, by a shot in Durban.


Jennifer Lopez originally planned to celebrate her 41st birthday on Saturday with a performance at the $220 million Cratos Premium hotel in Turkish-held northern part of Cyprus, but canceled the event after protests and a Facebook campaign by Greek Cypriots.

Jennifer Lopez celebrates 41st birthday;


Apple released a list of its major suppliers for the first time on Friday, bringing the company up to par with the practices of many other big American corporations, including Hewlett-Packard, Intel and Nike, which have released similar lists in the past.

Apple releases list of its suppliers for the first time


A groom accidentally killed three relatives at his wedding in Turkey when he fired into the air with an assault rifle in celebration, according to reports.

Groom accidentally kills three relatives at wedding


Marks & Spencer will hold a 20% off everything sale on Thursday as it looks to rejuvenate flagging sales.


BANGKOK, Thailand A Russian arms dealer who has been accused of breaking UN arms embargoes by supplying weapons to African conflicts has been arrested in Bangkok, Thai police said.

Russian arms dealer arrested in Thailand


Scott Stallings opened up a five-stroke lead in the Humana Challenge on Saturday, holing a 20-foot downhill putt on the par-5 eighth hole for his second eagle of the round.


The health of the female conjoined twins is steadily improving, according to their doctor.


Lancashire Motorists were on Friday told there is no need to panic-buy petrol ahead of strikes at a fuel plant this weekend.


BC-CARF1-Belgian GP, 3rd Ld,0387 Massa declared winner of Belgian GP Eds:


Three days after 76 security personnel were massacred by Maoists in Chhattisgarh, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday accepted 'full responsibility' for the tragedy saying that the buck stops at his desk after Dantewada.


Photo taken on Nov. 29, 2009 shows trees coated with rime after a snowfall in Yuntai Mountain of Lianyungang City, east China's Jiangsu Province.


A Sturgis man is facing sexual assault charges after police say he put his hand up the skirt of a 14-year-old girl walking past him.

Sturgis man facing sexual assault charges


BMB Capital Corp. , a capital pool company, announces a non-brokered private placement of 5,000,000 flow-through common shares at a price of $0.15 per share to raise gross proceeds of $750,000.

Bmb capital Corp. announces a non-brokered private placement


Kraft Foods Inc. said on Tuesday it would sell a majority stake in its Back to Nature food brand to US private equity firm Brynwood Partners for an undisclosed amount.

Kraft Foods to sell majority stake in Back to Nature brand


Some information reaching oikotimes.com say that BNT is considering to re-air the national final and ask viewers to televote again in order to see if there was a problem with the televoting.


Changi Airport Group held a celebratory event last week after registering more than 50m passenger movements at Singapore Changi airport in 2012.

Changi airport Group registers 50m passenger movements in 2012


China may open up its steel mills to greater foreign investment, said local reports citing an unnamed government source.

China may open up steel mills to foreign investment


Under the settlement, Buffalo has signed a running royalty license to certain WiLAN wireless technologies.

Buffalo licenses WiLAN wireless technologies


The new Thrashers schedule is here! the new Thrashers schedule is here!


We're still trying to get to the bottom of this one... this morning we linked to an article in UK paper The Telegraph, written by the aggressive reporter Ambrose-Evans Pritchard, which claimed that TARP investor Mark Patterson called the program a ``sham'' and a ripoff to taxpayers, even though his own firm had taken advantage of the program.

TARP investor denies calling program a ``sham''


Japan officially resumed ODA lending to Vietnam Monday, signing a diplomatic note to lend more than US$700 million for five projects.


The county faces an estimated $23.4 million deficit due to the 2008 budget adopted by commissioners Greg Skrepenak and Rose Tucker.


His clear message, SRSG Mahiga said to the audience: ``I believe the international naval forces need to play a more robust role''.


Chris Brown is hard at work on his court mandated community service.

Chris Brown working on his community service


CHARLESTON, SC A California winery is experimenting with aging its wine in the ocean off the South Carolina coast.

Winery experiments with aging wine in ocean


3rd Fleet Public Affairs The US Navy, Marine Corps and Japan Self-Defense Force conducted amphibious training during exercise Dawn Blitz June 17.

US Navy, Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force conduct amphibious training


I have one simple wish this Father's Day -- just let me enjoy my day.


http://www.sport.co.uk/football/?videos Tony Cascarino talks about Didier Drogba and Felipe Scolari

Tony Cascarino talks about Drogba and Scolari


Police facing questions in Cleveland rescue One neighbor says a naked woman was seen crawling on her hands and knees in the backyard of the house a few years ago.


After earning popularity and critical acclaim in his native land, veteran Indian actor Kamal Haasan is ready to go international.


Almost 100 patients in Somerset who were tested for bowel conditions could face further tests after doubts over how thoroughly they were carried out.


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Friday said Rick Santorum isn'ta fiscal conservative, directly attacking his rival for the first time in more than a week.

Romney says Santorum isn'ta fiscal conservative


First we hear reality TV star Kim Kardashian wants to have a baby from boyfriend Kanye West and now she is trying out wedding dress.


DETROIT Rosie O'Donnell says she hopes to film again in Detroit on the heels of her new Lifetime movie, ``America,'' which was shot last year in the Motor City.

Rosie O'Donnell hopes to film again in Detroit


A fishing boat ran aground, prompting a major rescue operation, after the skipper fell asleep at the helm.

Fishing boat ran aground after skipper fell asleep at helm


Inside sources have revealed to CNN that Hasan will be charged with 13 separate counts of premeditated murder.

Hasan to be charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder


The Evansville mayoral campaign ended almost three months ago, but the fundraising is just getting started.

Mayoral campaign over, but the fundraising is just starting


Chinese athletes arrived in London on Monday ahead of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, which are set to begin on Friday.


LiteBulb Group has appointed First Columbus as joint corporate broker with immediate effect.


Federal Minister for defence production, Sardar Abdul Qayyum Jatoi said here Tuesday that country's nuclear programme will not be rolled back and minimum deterrence will be maintained at all costs.

Nuclear programme not to be rolled back:


Vadodara, June 22 MS University is all set to double up as a tourist spot, in a bid to showcase its rich cultural history from this academic session.


Physiotherapists have been banned from touching their patients in a cost-cutting move described as ``barmy'' by experts.

Physiotherapists banned from touching patients


WebsiteDesignerIndia, an India based professional web design company has relocated to its new office at Prahlad Nagar Garden, Satelite Area.

WebsiteDesignerIndia relocates to new office


The new astronomical observatory at the Outdoor Education Centre near Oliphant is now officially open.


The US Secretary of State, Ms. Hilary Clinton, has congratulated the people of Azerbaijani Republic on the Republic Day May 28, APA's Washington DC correspondent reports quoting the US State Department.

US Secretary of State congratulates the people of Azerbaijani Republic


Hearts winger Andrew Driver will undergo hernia surgery next week and will miss the final two games of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League season, manager Jim Jefferies said today.

Andrew Driver - to undergo hernia surgery.


Police in Haverfordwest are warning weekend revellers in Haverfordwest to keep their belongings close to hand following a spate of thefts from bags in the town's watering holes.


Satanic cults try to attract Kyrgyz youth, appealing to its freedoms and rights protection, an expert and professor of Diplomatic Academy under the Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Affairs Ministry Orozbek Moldaliev said

Satanic cults attract Kyrgyz youth, appealing to its freedoms and rights protection


The Tall Ships arrived in Portsmouth on May 28, 2010 with fire boats leading the way.


Gold One International Ltd. said a strike at its South African mine may continue for ``some time'' because of the difference between its wage offer and the demands of workers.

Gold One says strike may continue for 'some time'


A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake last week has moved the south of New Zealand closer to Australia, scientists said Wednesday.

Massive earthquake moves New Zealand closer to Australia


Jesse Spencer has praised his House co-star Hugh Laurie, claiming he is ``great'' to work with.


There are many things only runners truly seem to understand about other runners.


Colorado authorities are letting hundreds more evacuees return to their scorched homes, as investigators try to determine what caused the 10-square-mile wildfire that destroyed at least 169 houses.


DENVER -Cardinals starter Mark Mulder has a mild rotator cuff strain of his left shoulder, causing St. Louis to stop his injury rehabilitation assignment.


Diana, who recently had a No.1 with debut single Once, has just announced a set of UK tour dates in November.


A Gillette man accused of placing a video camera in a bathroom to try to record a teenage girl undress has pleaded not guilty to attempted voyeurism.


Nokia is to enter the laptop market with the release of the Windows-based Nokia Booklet 3G.


Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs minister Eric Matinenga has hailed the Binga community for holding constitutional outreach meetings peacefully.


Victoria New Democrat MP Denise Savoie announced Thursday she is stepping down for personal reasons.

Victoria MP Denise Savoie steps down for personal reasons


Manchester City and Liverpool have played out a 0-0 draw at Eastlands which did little to help either side's bid to finish fourth in the Barclays Premier League.

Manchester City and Liverpool play 0-0 draw at Eastlands


A measure of Australian consumer confidence fell sharply in May as households reacted negatively to the government's budget announcement, even after a cut in interest rates to a record low.

Australia consumer confidence falls sharply in May


US stocks headed up Wednesday morning on reports President Barack Obama is closing in on a deal to relieve banks of toxic assets.


The Venezuelan government has taken control of 459 companies so far this year, according to data provided by the Venezuelan Confederation of Industries.

Venezuelan government has taken over 459 companies this year


Progressive Corp. has reported lower earnings for September and the third quarter than it did in the like periods last year.

Progressive Corp. reports lower earnings for September, third quarter


Seven more counties have been approved today by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for federal public assistance.


A Fiji citizen who has been under intensive medical care in Dubai since 2010 will be repatriated after the intervention of the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama.


Shawn Stefani won the Midwest Classic on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, closing with a 7-under 64 for a two-stroke victory.


State environmental groups are backing a number of bills at the start of the legislative session, including proposals to ban plastic bags in stores, convert remaining coal power plants to other fuels, and expedite local approval for siting wind turbines.

Environmental groups backing number of bills


Oil futures rose Wednesday after the US government reported a surprisingly large drop in gasoline supplies and an unexpected jump in demand for the fuel.

Oil futures rise as government reports large drop in gasoline supplies, jump in demand


The Union Budget proposal for 2009-10 has addressed the key issues to lay a strong growth foundation for India which will go a long way in creating a balanced growth among various sectors, particularly stimulating growth in agricultural, rural development and socio-economic sectors.

The Union Budget proposal for 2009-10 has addressed the key issues to lay a strong growth foundation...


2013-03-21T17:08:52Z 2013-03-22T06:04:50Z Minn. Dems accuse GOP lawmaker of violating law La Crosse Tribune Minnesota's Democratic Party asked an administrative judge Thursday to rule that a veteran Republican lawmaker broke the law with letters to newspapers that say four Democrats had voted for billions in new taxes.


High turbidity in Opa river water has affected the functioning of Opa water treatment plant as a result, water supply is muddy and irregular to Ponda taluka and parts of Tiswadi taluka.

High turbidity in Opa river affecting water supply


Arsenal players have been dropping out of their national squads as mid-week international fixtures approach.

Arsenal players start dropping out from internationals


Actresses Jaime Pressly and Estella Warren reportedly got into a fight in LA over the weekend, one bad enough that cops were called to intervene.

Jaime Pressly and Estella Warren fight, cops called to intervene


Stephen Colbert, the satirical host of Comedy Central's ``The Colbert Report,'' was cleared by the Federal Election Commission to form his own SuperPAC and accept donations in unlimited amounts from individuals, unions, and corporations.

Stephen Colbert cleared to form SuperPAC


Technical Analyst, Salil Sharma of Kapur Sharma & Co feels that Axis Bank can go upto Rs 1180.


ORLANDO, Fla. & BURLINGTON, Mass. - expressor software, the leader in semantic data integration, today announced its partnership with Netezza Corporation.

Expressor software announces partnership with Netezza


An argument early Saturday led to the stabbing death of a man in Ocala, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.


Due to incorrect information provided by a vendor, the story ``Security company strengthens CAPTCHAs with video'' misnamed advertisers using the product in paragraphs 14 and 15.


A US Marine stationed in Yuma was found dead in a canal Monday five days after being reported missing.

US Marine stationed in Yuma found dead in canal


Bernie fine has been fired effective immediately by Chancellor Nancy Cantor as announced by the University and reported on Sunday by Fox News and NBC.

Bernie Fine fired by Syracuse University


A Waverly woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Mohawk Street and North Elmer Avenue Sunday afternoon.


Scot Stephen Maguire insists he will be ready to defend his Northern Ireland Trophy title despite a rib injury.


Robert Pattinson, the British actor who plays a vampire with superhuman strength and speed in the Twilight series of films, has admitted he 'lost' his car in LA.

Twilight star robert Pattinson 'loses car in LA'


Pennsylvania suddenly becomes a battleground state for the Democrats as big wins by Sen. Hillary Clinton in Ohio and Texas turn the Keystone State into a major player in the race for the White House.

Pennsylvania becomes battleground for Democrats


Officials say a strong earthquake has jolted a sparsely populated region in northwestern Greenland, but no injuries or damage have been reported.


President Barack Obama plans to meet with a dozen European leaders next week in Prague, where he will sign a nuclear arms treaty with Russia.

Obama to meet with European leaders next week


Jurors on Wednesday in a manslaughter trial saw the defendant's videotaped statement to police in which he says he shoved a man to fend off an attack but doesn't know how the man died.

Defendant says he was fending off attack


``I have no intention of building new settlements in the West Bank,'' Netanyahu told Blair in a meeting yesterday.


Atari files for bankruptcy Updated: 19:17, Tuesday January 22, 2013 Atari has filed for bankruptcy in the US and is planning to sell off its logo and videogame titles.


South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, seen here in March 2010, said it was much too early to determine how much progress his Bafana Bafana have made in their preparations for the World Cup.


Our performance was inexcusable and unacceptable,'' veteran Alouettes' slotback Ben Cahoon said following this 40-3 carnage at the hands of the Ticats.


An Austin police officer is injured in a wreck Thursday morning.


Iranian football referees protested over low wages paid to them in the country's premier league.


Two men are missing after a fishing boat overturned at the Navet Dam shortly before noon yesterday.

Two missing as boat overturns on Navet Dam


A 25-YEAR-OLD man was last night charged with death by careless driving while under the influence of alchohol following an accident after which a young father died.

Man charged with death by careless driving


The 14th Dalai Lama arrived in San Diego Tuesday to deliver addresses at area universities on Wednesday and Thursday.


St. Paul officers shot and killed a man Monday night who reportedly was armed with knives and suicidal.

St. Paul officers kill man reportedly armed with knives


Kommunalkredit, the municipality lender that was nationalised by Austria last year, is spinning off a 'bad bank' and plans to privatise the sound part of the business in three years, it said on Friday.


The Welsh nationalist party Plaid Cymru has pledged to ``burst the Westminster bubble'' and frustrate the efforts of the ``London-based parties''.

Plaid Cymru: 'we'll burst Westminster bubble'


PTI Mar 7, 2013, 06.27PM IST External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will host lunch for Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf during his one-day private visit on Saturday to Jaipur but there will be no ``substantive'' discussions.

Salman Khurshid to host lunch for Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf


Two Fort Bragg-based pilots were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday when their helicopter crashed, the Army announced Friday.

Two Fort Bragg-based pilots killed in Afghanistan


A woman was kidnapped and assaulted by her ex-boyfriend Tuesday evening in Manheim Township.

Woman kidnapped and assaulted by ex-boyfriend


Some 55 million Social Security recipients will get a 3.6 percent increase in benefits next year, their first raise since 2009, the government announced Wednesday.

Social Security recipients to get 3.6 percent increase


For the second time in a little over a week and a half, the Detroit Tigers could be tied for first place with the Chicago White Sox with a win tonight.

Detroit Tigers could tie for first tonight;


A former Garden City employee has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for theft of public funds.

Former Garden City employee sentenced for theft


Brazil says natural gas finds on land herald a golden age of the energy resource and will likely reduce dependence on gas imports from Bolivia.

Brazil's gas find heralds a 'golden age'


A new report from TechNews predicts that the iPhone 5S will feature a sapphire crystal capacitive touch home button with integrated fingerprint scanner.

IPhone 5S to feature sapphire crystal touch home button with fingerprint scanner?


Palestinian officials and religion leaders on Saturday strongly condemned the Israeli settlers for sabotaging a church in Jerusalem and called on the international community to intervene ``to stop these practices.''

Palestinians strongly condemn sabotage of church in Jerusalem


Subaru has just announced pricing and specification levels for its new All-Wheel Drive crossover vehicle: the simply named 'XV'.

Subaru announce pricing specification for XV


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed today, weighed on by a similar trading sentiment on regional stock markets, dealers said.


Tributes are pouring in for federal New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton, who died of cancer early Monday at age 61.


The Seminole Tribe rolled out more Las Vegas-style slot machines Wednesday -- this time at its Coconut Creek casino -- and announced it will be hiring 3,650 dealers for blackjack, baccarat and pai gow.


Taiwan stocks tumbled over 4 percent by midday on Friday after a 3.06 percent decline in the previous session, as investors continued to dump risky assets on worries over a global recession.

Taiwan stocks tumble as investors dump risky assets


Australia upgraded its economic and fiscal outlook on Monday, after the domestic economy proved more resilient that it had expected just six months ago, underlining expectations for a rate rise this week.

Australia upgrades economic, fiscal outlook


DRB-HICOM Bhd yesterday said it is always reviewing its investments in companies it has stakes in and may consider any proposal if it is in the company's best interest.


Australian shares fell 0.8 percent on Thursday with bank stocks leading the decline as optimism over the global economic recovery waned after the US Federal Reserve cut economic growth forecasts.

Australia shares fall 0.8 percent, banks lead


Sri Lankan stocks rebounded slightly Friday after five straight days of falls with heavy trading in Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide and its new shareholder eChannelling, brokers said.


The Gwinnett Braves won their third straight game Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over the Norfolk Tides.


ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Martin O'Malley will formally submit the FY11 budget today, closing the state's deficit with more than $1 billion in budget reductions and maintaining fiscal responsibility by remaining with spending affordability guidelines for the fourth straight year.

Gov. Martin O'Malley formally submits FY11 budget


-Patrick Swayze is to be cremated within 48 hours.


Most Internet users are aware of behaviorally targeted ads, tailored to their Web usage, but there is no clear view of how receptive they are to the ads, according to a new study by ad network Burst Media.

Internet users aware of behaviorally targeted ads


World Bank in its latest analysis of the regional economy has said that economies of developing East Asia and Pacific continue to be an engine of global growth, growing at 7.5 percent in 2012, higher than any other region in the world.

Economies of developing East Asia to be engine of global growth:


British armed forces face a 'significant shortage' of armoured vehicles until 2025, despite £718m having been spent on plans to develop next generation capabilities.

Uk faces 'significant shortage' of armoured vehicles


Italian mobile operator Wind is offering a new USB modem from Onda.


Police are investigating how a four-month-old baby was burnt with hot water at a day care centre in Point Fortin, Little Alliyah Ojis sustained first degree burns above the left knee.


Young scientists at the Eden Project are testing their DNA for the gene that may answer the eternal Christmas dinner conundrum: why can't some people stand Brussels sprouts?


Colombian actress Sofia Vergara will star in an American comedy called ``Modern Family'', gossip website lafiscalia.com reported Monday.

Sofía Vergara to star in American comedy


Doctors in Marietta are questioning a health clinic the city proposes to open for employees and their dependents.


4 8791 on 09.04.2013 at 21:33 EA Games has won the ``worst company in America'' award for the second year running, as voted in The Consumerist's public poll.

EA Games wins ``worst company in America'' for second year running


Israeli archaeologists are inspecting the Kotel stone by stone in a new conservation effort at the holy site.

Archaeologists inspect Kotel in new conservation effort


Alfredsson confirmed that he sustained a concussion on Saturday night when Rangers forward Carl Hagelin elbowed him in the head.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Alex Brandon

Alfredsson confirms he sustained concussion


General Motors Corp. said Friday that it has borrowed an additional $4 billion from the Treasury Department, meaning the automaker has now accepted $19.4 billion in loans from the US government.


The civil and military authorities on Wednesday said Parachamkani area in central Kurram Agency had been cleared of militants and it would soon be de-notified as a conflict zone to facilitate the return of the internally displaced persons to their places of origin.


3Macau has launched iPhone 4S to customers in Macau.


Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon gives Canada an ``A`` for following through on past G8 commitments, but a new G8 report card shows Canada is in the middle of the pack when it comes to foreign aid spending.

Canada is in the middle of the pack on foreign-aid spending:


Ryan Briscoe has won the Indy 300, taking the lead when fellow Australian and pole sitter Will Power crashed out on the 17th lap.


The body of a Metairie man who reportedly went swimming Saturday in the Intracoastal Canal in eastern New Orleans was pulled Sunday evening from Lake Catherine by an agent with the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Body of Metairie man pulled from Lake Catherine


Singh, who is currently shooting for 'Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl' with his rumored girlfriend and 'Band Baaja Baraat' co-star Anushka Sharma, revealed that he likes to flirt with women and is enjoying all the female attention he's getting nowadays because of his star status.


The West Indies have confirmed they will tour England at the start of next summer and replace Sri Lanka for the first Test series of the summer.


On the day after the biggest game of his career, Jose Bautista was hoping he had priced himself out of the trade market.

Bautista might be pricing himself out of the market


At least three persons were killed and several others were injured in separate incidents at different places in Chandauli district on Monday.

Three persons killed in separate incidents


State-controlled Bank Negara Indonesia announced dividend payment of Rp2.48 trillion and its new commissioners and directors in a press conference after the annual shareholder meeting in Jakarta today.

Bank Negara Indonesia announces dividend payment


The World Bank said on Sunday that the global economy will shrink in 2009 for the first time since World War Two and estimated developing countries face a financing shortfall of 270-700 billion dollars this year.


A middle-aged Fluminense fan died of a heart attack on Wednesday after spending hours with hundreds of people queuing for a ticket in the hope of seeing their team crowned Brazilian champions this weekend.


A 29-year-old Pocatello man was arrested on Monday for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of marijuana.

Man arrested for possession of stolen vehicle, marijuana


Producer Charles H. Schneer, who worked with Ray Harryhausen on films including ``Jason and the Argonauts,'' died Jan. 21 in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 88.


Hamish Bennett, Jacob Oram and Tim Southee bowled brilliant spells to help New Zealand register a convincing 10-wicket win over Kenya on Sunday in a Group A match at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

New Zealand registers convincing win over Kenya


A new £446m deal to support a fleet of fighter jets will secure 600 jobs at a pair of Lancashire factories for the next five years.


Gov. Chris Gregoire says she might call a special session of the state legislature to deal with a growing budget gap.

Governor Gregoire may call special session


The Supreme Court on Tuesday cancelled the bails granted to Satyam Computer founder B Ramalinga Raju , his brother B Rama Raju and four others by the Andhra Pradesh High Court in the Rs 14,000-crore accounting fraud.

Supreme Court cancels bail to Ramalinga Raju


Humana Inc said quarterly profit jumped 44 percent, in line with Wall Street targets, on improved performance of its Medicare plans for the elderly, and the health insurer slightly raised its full-year forecast.

Humana profit jumps 44 percent, in line with targets


THE Kwacha has continued to weaken in value against major convertible currencies starting the week at K5,170 to the US dollar.

Kwacha continues to weaken against major currencies


Five people received minor injuries in a one-vehicle rollover Wednesday night south of Belgrade, according to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office.


A Waynesboro car dealer was arrested yesterday for a slew of allegedly fraudulent business practices.


New networking website Careerhunt.ie is aiming to directly connect job seekers with companies to increase job seekers' chances of securing their dream jobs.

Careerhunt.ie connects job seekers with companies


Cuba Gooding Jr. met Wednesday with New Orleans police and was issued a court summons in the aftermath of a Bourbon Street brouhaha.


G7 have organized petitions for CPL, ESWC and GGL to try to force those organizations to made good on their unpaid prize money.

G7 organize petitions for CPL, ESWC and GGL


The top two girls lacrosse teams in the state met at Eden Prairie high school ...

Top two girls lacrosse teams meet in Eden Prairie


Grandparents are increasingly helping their children, including those with a debt management plan, with childcare, which may help them to save money.

Grandparents may help those with debt management plans with childcare


That Whole Foods operates a little differently from most grocers will be demonstrated when it opens the doors of its Orland Park store Friday.


Saab, the ailing Swedish carmaker, averted the threat of imminent collapse after an appeals court granted its request for bankruptcy protection.


Gold futures fell for a second day in a row on Wednesday, as the US dollar rose against most other major currencies, putting some pressure on demand for the precious metal.


Force majeure is a clause commonly found in commercial agreements, which states that one or both parties will not be liable for any delay in performance or non-performance of its obligations upon the occurrence of certain extraordinary events.


A COUPLE from Kidderminster will be trekking to Peru in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice in Worcester.

COUPLE to trek across Peru for Acorns children's Hospice


Smartphone shipments in 2013 will account for 54 percent of the total cellphone market, up from 46 percent in 2012 and 35 percent in 2011.

Smartphone shipments in 2013 will account for 54 percent of total cellphone market


Adams told Dan Hayes of the North County Times that he applied for a passport at the suggestion of his agent in case he's traded to an American League team and has to travel to Toronto.

Mike Adams applied for a passport in case he's traded to al


Dec 1 - Ukraine stopped importing Russian electricity on December 1, 2008, Ukrainian Fuel and Energy Ministry spokesman Fent Di told Interfax.

Ukraine stops importing Russian electricity


French news agency AFP is considering directly serving end readers with its news content via the Internet and other means, its president said in an interview with Le Monde.

French news agency AFP mulls directly serving end readers