07:02 PM,Feb 29,2012 TG Biju Ranchi, Feb 29 ``More mining means more Maoism,'' Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh today said opposing the move by private firms to get clearance for iron ore mining in Jharkhand's Maoist-hit Saranda region.


A political analyst says that the United States lost its war in Afghanistan before it was launched more than a decade ago, Press TV reports.

US lost war in Afghanistan before it was launched:


Apple will seek injunctions against the sale in the US of dozens of Samsung smartphones and tablets, including its Galaxy brand, and could triple the $1bn damages it was awarded in a high-profile patent trial after the jury decided the South Korean company ``wilfully'' infringed its patents .

Apple to seek injunction against Samsung smartphones and tablets


Grease, yes Grease, the very last movie/musical you'd ever expect to be adapted into a video game, is coming to Kinect and PlayStation Move on October 25th.

Grease coming to Kinect and PlayStation Move


France's AXA Group announced that it has successfully completed the sale of its Canadian operations in Property & Casualty and Life & Savings insurance to Intact Financial Corporation for a total cash consideration of C$2.6 billion.

AXA completes sale of Canadian operations


I have a co-worker who, for some reason, doesn't like me.


London, Apr 18 The Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is going to make his Broadway debut next year.

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe to make his Broadway debut


Hundreds of anti-war demonstrators were arrested on Saturday at NATO headquarters as many of the protesters tried to enter the compound, organizers of the protest said.

Anti-war demonstrators arrested at NATO headquarters


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says striker Luis Suarez has the potential to become one of the world's best players.

Steven Gerrard says Luis Suarez can become one of the world's best players


Canadian stocks extended losses on Tuesday as metals and energy shares led the retreat on the back of weaker commodities.


Russia sent on Tuesday a naval flotilla of six warships to the Syrian port of Tartous.


Thuraya has signed a new service provider agreement in Taiwan with Chunghwa Telecom to provide mobile satellite operator's services in Taiwan and the neighbouring region.

Thuraya signs service provider agreement with Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom


The Republic of Korea says it won't punish the marines who fired at a civilian jetliner they thought was the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 's military aircraft.

ROK won't punish marines who fired at jetliner


A major fire broke out in a rubber factory at Ranchi Industrial Area Development Authority, Phase-2, Tatisilwai, on Thursday afternoon.


A Bell Block man who allegedly threatened family members with a firearm was arrested on Rifle Range Rd yesterday.


CBNNews.com - BAGHDAD - Falling oil prices will force Iraq to cut back on military spending, leaving questions about whether it can handle tasks such as protecting oil platforms in the Gulf once the American pullout is complete, a top US commander said.

Oil prices force Iraq to cut back spending


Friday and Saturday, New Market will hold its fifth annual SummerFest, raising money for its fire department.


Native Americans recently began receiving the first payments related to the Cobell v. Salazar settlement, in which the federal government was accused of mismanaging individual Indian lands held in trust.

Native Americans to receive payments in Cobell v. Salazar settlement


A Metrolink train and a freight train scraped each other around noon on Thursday in Rialto, but no serious injuries were immediately reported.

Metrolink, freight trains scrape each other in Rialto


Comments An autopsy shows a pregnant Richland woman was strangled to death and the nearly full-term fetus also died of a lack of oxygen.

Pregnant Richland woman strangled to death


Tamara Steeves of Mississauga will suit up for Canada later this week when Brock University in St. Catharines hosts the inaugural Women's Under-25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships.


Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Dr Abdul Jabbar said that Pemra is media facilitator and not going to ban any channel.


Gov. Bev Perdue said yesterday that she will take another $145 million from state funds to help pay the government's bills and restrict further spending to manage North Carolina's budget shortfall.


LEWIN Nyatanga is back at Ashton Gate and ready to resume his Bristol City career.

Defender Lewin Nyatanga is back with Bristol City


Exxon Mobil Corp will invest $600 million over the next five to six years on trying to developing biofuel from algae, even though the oil major has said renewables will be only a small part of global energy supply.

Exxon Mobil to try to develop biofuel from algae


US Rep. Eric Massa will begin his weekly radio show, ``Washington Week and Review with Congressman Eric Massa,'' from 11 am to noon Sunday on WKPQ 105.3-FM and WHHO 1320-AM out of Hornell.


Clarkson said this morning Rioli, who has missed most of the pre-season with groin soreness, was ``really close'' to being available to play Melbourne tomorrow.

Rioli was 'really close' to playing dees


German industrial orders rose 1.4 percent on the month in August, an increase that was powered by stronger foreign demand and beat economists' expectations, government figures showed Wednesday.

German industrial orders rise 1.4 percent


The wife of San Diego Chargers defensive tackle and former Oklahoma standout Tommie Harris has died at an Oklahoma hospital.

Wife of San Diego defensive tackle Tommie Harris dies in Oklahoma


Police have arrested a Florence man accused of having other people's cars towed and keeping money from the sale of the cars to a junkyard, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.

Police arrest man for having other people?s cars towed


The southern German state of Bavaria has also found horsemeat in lasagna, officials said late Friday.

Germany confirms finding horsemeat in lasagna


A Tuscumbia man was injured this afternoon when the truck he was driving collided with a eastbound Norfolk Southern train north of Old Alabama 20 this afternoon.

Man injured when truck collides with train


Italian MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso will have surgery after fracturing his right collarbone in a fall from a motocross bike in training.


EXOTIC pets such as lizards and more common animals such as hamsters and hedgehogs pose a health risk to children and the elderly, a new study found today.

Exotic pets pose risk for children: study


Mayor Brent Ives asked Evans if he wanted to address the public hearing on transit issues, earning the reply: ``I'm here to talk about 13 years of hell!''

'I'm here to talk about 13 years of hell!'


Sen. Barack Obama, bidding to become the first black president, won Thursday's Iowa caucuses, the opening test in the race for the 2008 Democratic nomination.


Bond prices lower following election Updated: 19:08, Monday June 18, 2012 Australian bond futures prices have fallen on news that a pro-Europe party came first in the much-watched Greek election, raising expectations the debt-stricken nation will stay in the euro zone.


Yes, just like the tagline ``Droid Does'', Droid X has done it for Motorola and Verizon.


A Libyan official said Sunday an Australian lawyer detained after meeting Seif al-Islam was being investigated for the crime of spying, as an ICC team arrived in Tripoli to try to secure her release.

A Libyan official said Sunday an Australian lawyer detained after meeting Seif al-Islam was being...


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrived in Salehard for a working visit early on Thursday.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrives in Salehard


RTE has announced that it will cut top presenters' pay by a minimum of 30% and close its London office as it seeks to reduce costs by up to €25m by the end of 2013.

RTE to cut presenter pay and close London office


Not long ago I asked in a poll 'So how do we turn our poor form around?' And the results are as followed:


The list of 2011 China Top 100 Pesticide manufacturers is released by China Crop Protection Industry Association on 19 Oct. 2011.

List of 2011 China top 100 pesticide manufacturers released


Robertson told to come clean on NSW coal Updated: 14:19, Thursday May 23, 2013 Opposition Leader John Robertson is being urged to come clean on whether he wants to shut down the NSW coal industry.


Mumbai, Dec 26 Tata Power has appointed Cyrus P Mistry, the chosen successor to Tata group chief Ratan Tata, as an additional director of the company.

Tata Power appoints Cyrus Mistry as additional director


Media professionals favour a strong and independent regulatory body for the press to help curb practices like the 'paid news' syndrome.

Media professionals favour strong, independent regulatory body for Press


The UK plans to replace its ambassador to Russia soon, unnamed sources in the Russian capital told Interfax.


LOS ANGELES A firefighter investigating reports of smoke coming from manhole covers was killed Wednesday when an explosion rocked a building near Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said.


Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that the Taliban has freed four Turkish engineers in Afghanistan.


Today's celebrity pictures include Lily Rose Cooper wearing a denim dress and cat face ballet pumps as she arrives at the RHS Chelsea Flower show in London, along with Dame Helen Mirren in a Lily of the Valley Docle & Gabbana frock.


Secretary of State Condolezza Rice, the highest-ranking black member of the Bush administration, congratulated Barack Obama Wednesday on his history-making achievement in securing the Democratic presidential nomination.

President Bush, secretary of State Rice congratulate Obama


United Parcel Service announced that it has reached tentative deal with Teamsters on two, new five-year contracts in small package and freight business units.

United Parcel Service reaches tentative deal with Teamsters


Some strong storms bringing severe lightning, high winds and the torrential downpours moved through portions of western New York and northern Pennsylvania Friday night.

Strong storms move through western New York


Visiting US President Barack Obama on Saturday toured the Cape Coast Castle with his family and described it as an ``extraordinary'' experience.

Obama tours Cape Coast Castle, describes it as ``extraordinary


Two women have been taken to hospital after being rescued from a house fire in Prestonpans in East Lothian.

Two women taken to hospital after being rescued from house fire


Actress Joan Taylor, best remembered for two sci-fi / horror B movies of the late 1950s, 20 Million Miles to Earth and Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, died on March 4, 2012, in Santa Monica, in Los Angeles County.


European shares rose on Monday, as upbeat US data boosted hopes of an economic recovery, although doubts persisted on Greece's ability to implement the tough austerity measures it has agreed to under a $147 billion bailout deal.


The crisis-stricken Icelandic economy shrank by a record 6.5%in 2009, having grown by 1% in 2008 and 6% in 2007, official data showed today.


BT subsidiary Ribbit, internet phone software developer, has announced general availability of the Ribbit developer platform.

Ribbit announces availability of developer platform


A 24-year-old Abbots Langley man has been charged with an armed robbery at a St Albans petrol station.


Bangalore, March 25 Delhi Daredevils beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by 17 runs in their Indian Premier League match here Thursday.

Daredevils beat Royal Challengers by 17 runs


Reuters reports that former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was formally charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of a weapon, plus one misdemeanor count of reckless endangerment.

Plaxico Burress charged with two felony counts


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The Government of Canada is investing in a renewable energy project in Alberta, thanks to investments in projects through the ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat Program.

Government of Canada invests in renewable energy in Alberta


3M, through its 3M New Ventures business, has invested in Perceptive Pixel Inc., a developer of advanced multi-touch solutions based in New York City.


Two Birmingham hospitals have made medical history by carrying out the UK's first successful domino transplant -- where organs are transferred between donors.

Birmingham hospitals make medical history with domino transplant


2012-09-10T19:35:03Z 2012-09-10T21:30:43Z Bond set at $5M for ex-boyfriend in Wis. mom death winonadailynews.com A Wood County judge has set a $5 million cash bond for a man suspected of killing his former girlfriend.


A man, who admits he robbed a Lubbock bank in 2007, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for the crime.


Buzz has it that Katy Perry and John Mayer have split up again for the third time after sparking engagement rumors last month.


Global warming is real and if we don't start doing something soon, we may all be doomed.


A GMB study has shown that the South East has the lowest unemployment rate in the UK.

South East has 'lowest unemployment rate'


Pakistan Muslim League-N Information Secretary Ahsan Iqbal left for Germany on Monday to take part in the conference, ``Democracy in Pakistan''.


British airline Virgin Atlantic is keen on combining with bmi, the UK carrier which Lufthansa may be looking to sell.

Virgin Atlantic keen on combining with bmi


Motion City Soundtrack and Say Anything have announced a co-headlining tour set to kick off this fall.

Motion City Soundtrack / Say Anything (co-headlining)


Santa Cruz County authorities are trying to identify a woman who died after she was found lying near a scenic and lightly traveled stretch of Highway 1.

Woman dies after being found lying near Highway 1


Six brand new children's centres offering one-stop shops for parents and pre-school children are opening in the Hinckley area.

Brand new children's centres open in Hinckley area


Paintballs, used in a popular sport in the US, can prove very damaging to the eyes.

Paintballs can prove damaging to the eyes


Alex Salmond has said an independent Scotland would resist pressure to keep Trident missiles on the Clyde as his party stakes its claim to be the country's most effective opponent to the Tories.

Alex Salmond: independent Scotland would resist pressure over Trident


Observation mission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Turkic-speaking countries declared that Azerbaijani elections meet democratic and international standards.

TurkPA observation mission declares Azerbaijani elections meet democratic and international standards


An Adrian, Michigan teen has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally poisioning her grandmother.


Burmese state-run newspapers reported on Wednesday that police have named three suspects who allegedly plotted simultaneous bomb blasts last week in three cities including Naypyitaw.

Police name three suspects in bomb blasts in three cities


The European Union will consider a ``joint interim plan'' of structural dialogue with Belarus in the spheres of politics and economy this fall, Stefan Fule, the European Union's commissioner for enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy, told reporters after his talks with Belarusian Foreign Minister Syarhey Martynaw in Minsk on Friday, as quoted by BelaPAN.

EU to consider joint interim plan of dialogue with Belarus


The San Diego Chargers will not win a Super Bowl as long as AJ Smith is their GM. While AJ Smith is an above-average scout, his hard-ball approach and unwillingness to bring back key veteran pieces while be the downfall of the Chargers every season.

Chargers will not win a Super Bowl with AJ Smith as GM.


LOS ANGELES -``Modern Family,'' the Emmy award-winning comedy with two gay partners and their adopted baby among its cast of characters, will be saluted by a tolerance group for the TV show's openhearted view of families.

`Modern Family' to be saluted by tolerance group


Alliance targets online child sex abuse Attorney General Eric Holder and European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmström will launch a global alliance targeting online child sexual abuse, building on the success of cross-border police operations that have dismantled international pedophile networks.


Selena Gomez, a popular actress and singer, has been nominated for two Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards according to news reports today.

Selena Gomez nominated for two Kids' Choice Awards


After many protests and debate, the controversial Pacifica Forum is moving off the main UO campus.


Demi Lovato is enjoying 'hanging out' with ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas, although she insists they are not getting back together.

Demi Lovato - Demi Lovato 'hanging out' with ex Joe Jonas


A Norfolk man already convicted of murder and serving a 35-year prison term faces additional capital murder and weapons charges this week.

Norfolk man faces additional murder charges


West Indies have been fined for a slow over rate during the seven-run victory over Pakistan in a Twenty20 match.


Local gas prices continue to trickle down, but still remain above both the national average and prices from a year ago.

Local gas prices remain above national average


The European Union called on Tuesday for a global response to the economic slowdown incurred by the financial crisis and real change in the international financial system.

EU calls for global response to economic slowdown


A Franklin County man faces charges that he shot his girlfriend in the head, authorities said Friday.

Franklin County man charged with shooting girlfriend


A GULMARRAD man is fighting for his life in Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital after a horror crash on the Pacific Highway near Urunga on Friday evening.


Fewer than 300,000 LIPA customers still in the dark as utility chief defends efforts For the first time since superstorm Sandy struck the region a week ago, the Long Island Power Authority reported Sunday afternoon that fewer than 400,000 customers were without power.


Federal officials have ordered the Fung Wah bus company to stop service after nearly two dozen buses were pulled on Monday because of safety issues.

Federal officials order Fung Wah to stop service


The Miriam College Women and Gender Institute will hold its annual summer courses on gender, human rights, and migration.

Miriam holds summer courses on gender, human rights, migration


SALINAS, Calif. A man was electrocuted Saturday morning when he slipped on the roof of a Salinas home and hit a weather vane, according to the Salinas Fire Department.


Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says he fears some people won't be able to get health insurance when enrollment under the federal law opens in October.


A new report released Thursday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that in 2012 Wisconsin tied with three other states for 31st in job creation.


The brother of ex-President for transitional period of Kyrgyzstan Bolot Otunbayev was appointed the Ambassador to Germany.

The brother of ex-President of Kyrgyzstan appointed Ambassador to Germany


Lau was elected party leader on Sunday in Regina, topping challengers Larry Waldinger and Brendan Cross on the first ballot.


The IMF asked Malaysia on Friday to take ``decisive'' action on reforms under a model programme aimed at revamping a controversial four-decade-old affirmative action policy.

IMF asks Malaysia to take 'decisive' action


Fiji is bracing for more heavy rain as tropical cyclone Daphne passes near the flood-stricken country.


MIAA baseball tournament will be held at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas.

MIAA tournament to be held at CommunityAmerica Ballpark


``Where is the space for a relationship? I hardly get time to visit my own children. If I had my way I'd relocate them in Mumbai. But I don't want to uproot them from their friends. I don't have any time for a girlfriend. Work is all I think about. Last week I got four days free. I rushed to see a friend in London who needed to see me.''


Kristen Stewart claims she doesn't like ``fake'' people in a new interview recorded just days before news broke of her affair with married director Rupert Sanders.

Kristen Stewart doesn't like 'fake' people


``I will get married early next year. It will be a close knit traditional wedding,'' reveals Dia.


Justice Harun Al Rashid of the Kerala High Court said that Santhigiri Ashram presented a model of rightful living for humanity to follow to live in peace and goodwill in a world facing mounting conflicts and religious fundamentalism.


Japan Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday in one of the country's largest corporate failures.


The Harris County sheriff has agreed to hire an expert to review his department's internal affairs division.

Harris County sheriff to hire expert to review


14.2.2012 Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has ruled that the police have no right to summon an individual for investigation without issuing written notice.

Police have no right to summon without issuing written notice:


For Netezza Corporation Bryan Scanlon or Payal Cudia, 781-684-0770 Netezza@schwartz-pr.com Netezza Corporation today announced it has acquired privately-held NuTech Solutions, the North Carolina-based provider of advanced predictive analytics and optimization solutions.

Netezza Corporation acquires NuTech Solutions


Hollywood actor Brad Pitt surprised his fans by showing up unannounced at the screening of his recent flick ``World War Z''.


In order to serve you better, I would really like to know what you like most about 'Twilight'.


Premier Dalton McGuinty opposes an Africentre school in Toronto and wants trustees to rethink the whole proposal.

Dalton McGuinty opposes Africentre school


Popular online radio channel, Pandora, which allows users to choose the songs and artists they want to hear, is likely to close down soon due to a massive increase in royalties demanded by the music industry, the site's founder Tim Westergren said.


A suicide bomber killed at least 55 people Thursday in a packed restaurant near the northern city of Kirkuk where Kurdish officials and Arab tribal leaders were trying to reconcile their differences over control of the oil-rich region.


Ghana is to become a biodegradable hub in the West African Sub-Region and help replace non-biodegradable materials with eco-friendly products in the Region.

Ghana to become a biodegradable hub in West Africa


Metro Orlando hotel occupancy fell 4.3 percent in April from the same month last year, but revenue was down 17.3 percent as hotels lowered rates to attract customers.


Charli XCX has announced details of a November headline tour, following her European support slots with Coldplay.


THE Commonwealth is ready to assist Fiji towards the restoration of democracy including election preparations.


Celebrities turn out to support the ``Stand up to Cancer'' benefit at the Shrine Auditorium on Friday in Los Angeles.

Celebrities at the 'Stand up to Cancer' benefit


EventNow reports Wilmer Valderrama turned 32 the other night and it was a huge celebration with his past castmates.


Royal Bank of Scotland confirmed Wednesday that it is selling its 4.26 percent stake in Bank of China for 1.6 billion pounds.

Royal Bank of Scotland sells stake in Bank of China


Researchers in Australia are hoping the recent discovery of a highly fluorescent coral could help in the fight against cancer.

Fluorescent coral could help in fight against cancer


The family of a Gainesville man shot last year by police has filed a required notice of intent to sue Alachua County, the Sheriff's Office and the city of Gainesville, claiming that negligence at the joint city/county dispatch center played a role in the incident.

Family of man shot by police files intent to sue


The National Weather Service in Chicago confirmed that a tornado hit four miles east of Peotone today.

National Weather Service confirms tornado hit near Peotone


Noel Gallagher has asked Oasis fans to tell him whether he looks like Tom Hanks.

Oasis' Noel Gallagher: 'Do I look like Tom Hanks?'


A former drug addict who blew money given to him by his mum on heroin and then got caught with it has been spared jail.


On Saturday 8 March, inspirational record-breaking British yachtswoman Dee Caffari will be celebrating International Woman's Day.

Dee Caffari celebrates International women's Day


The teenage daughter of former Premier League star Antoine Sibierski hanged herself after drinking champagne and taking the recently banned drug mephedrone, an inquest heard today.

Daughter of footballer Antoine Sibierski hanged herself


Felipe Massa is continuing to improve in hospital here from injuries suffered in a crash during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the doctor treating the Brazilian said on Wednesday.


President Barack Obama will nominate Alan Krueger to a top economic post, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Obama will nominate Krueger to economic post


Kansas City had skin in the game but came up empty at the annual Tony Awards broadcast Sunday from Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Kansas City comes up empty at the Tony awards


The University of Alabama again ranks among the top 20 party schools in America according a survey by the Princeton Review.

Ua ranked among top 20 party schools in us


Aqaleem has been ruled out for the rest of the season by trainer Marcus Tregoning.


The Bears signed Cutler to a two-year contract extension Tuesday that will keep him in Chicago through the 2013 season.


KVH Industries, Inc., informed that it has received a new $3.1 million order for its precision fiber optic gyros for use in remote stabilized weapon stations.

KVH receives another $3.1 million order for fiber optic gyros for remote weapon stations


President Bill Clinton will return to West Virginia Thursday and his first stop of the day will be in Philippi.

President Clinton returns to West Virginia


George Michael is set to reunite Wham! for a ``one-off pop extravaganza''.


Suncor Energy Inc. plans to invest $3.6 billion on growth projects in 2012, with about 60 per cent of this capital being directed towards spending at oilsands facilities near Fort McMurray, Alberta.


Republican Mitt Romney is still running -- perhaps for vice president this fall or the White House in 2012 or 2016.

Former presidential candidate Romney still running


Bombings in two Pakistan cities killed 46 people, as militants struck back in the wake of an army offensive against a Taliban stronghold in the northwest near the Afghan border.

Bombings in two Pakistan cities kill 46 people


Google Inc., the Mountain View, California-based technology giant, along with ITA Software Inc. today announced that the signing of an agreement under which Google will acquire ITA Software for $700 million in cash.

Google (goog) to acquire ITA Software Inc.


The Chinese yuan hit a new record high against US dollar on Monday ahead of the China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue, the China Foreign Exchange Trading System said.

China yuan hits new record high against dollar


The United Way of Fairfield County will offer free tax preparation for low-moderate income families and individuals this year in an attempt to increase the Earned Income Tax Credit claims.


BC-Mall Shooting, 2nd Ld-Writethru,0137 Police respond to shooting at Miami mall; 2 hurt Eds:


Banking sector looks weak, says Dilip Bhat of Prabhudas Lilladher.


Goods transporters Tuesday called off their seven-day strike following the successful negotiations with Minister for Ports and Shipping Qamar uz Zaman Kaira.


The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates to an all-time low of 1.5% on Thursday and slash its 2009 and 2010 economic forecasts to reflect the break-neck pace of deterioration in the euro zone.


AP-NDResearch Conference,0072 Scientists gather for research conference Eds:


People have long said that laughter is the best medicine, and we know now of its many positive physiological effects.


USA TODAY has launched Open Road, an online automotive community moderated by Chris Woodyard.

USA TODAY launches online automotive community


A bomb threat was called into the General Electric plant on North Park Avenue Tuesday morning.

Threat called into General Electric plant


Metro is creating emergency evacuation maps for each of its stations.


Magnus Moan of Norway won his second Nordic Combined World Cup event of the weekend Sunday for his 20th career victory.

Moan wins Nordic Combined World Cup event


BB&T, which absorbed Colonial deposits last month, announced that it is changing its overdraft policy effective early next year.


Dr Pepper is prescribing some sugar this summer in honor of its 125th anniversary, the latest in a series of moves by soda makers to temporarily swap out high fructose corn syrup.

Dr Pepper prescribes sugar for 125th anniversary


POLICE in Londonderry are appealing for information after a burglary at a house in Foyle Crescent.


A woman and her minor daughter were killed in a Taliban attack on Adezai anti-Taliban Lashkar early on Thursday, police and locals said.

Woman, minor daughter killed in Taliban attack


O'Loughlin Gaels remain on course for automatic qualification to the knockout stages of the 2011 championship with a good win over Tullaroan at the weekend.

O'Loughlin Gaels remain on course for knockout stages of championship


Authorities say a bullet hole was discovered in a medical helicopter during a refueling while making flights to children's hospitals.

Bullet hole discovered in medical helicopter


Sainsbury's is launching its first online content platform with a digital music download service in a bid to bolster its entertainment offering, putting it in competition with other digital music platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and HMV.


Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens trod the red carpet for the world premiere of 'Charlie St. Cloud' in Hollywood last night.


JOHANNESBURG - Hundreds of stadium stewards are striking outside Ellis Park ahead of the World Cup match between Brazil and North Korea to demand more pay.

Hundreds of stewards strike outside Ellis Park


Mass layoffs in Alabama dropped dramatically in August after a mid-summer rise, according to a report issued Thursday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Mass layoffs in Alabama drop dramatically in August


Norway should review security at its domestic oil and gas facilities and other critical infrastructure after a terrorist attack against an Algerian gas plant operated by Statoil ASA and BP PLC, the country's minister of petroleum and energy said Wednesday.

Norway to review security at domestic oil, gas facilities


The International Monetary Fund has announced that it would adopt measures to boost the transparency of sovereign wealth funds in view of their increasing financial influence.

IMF to boost transparency of sovereign wealth funds


Adam Courchaine made 42 saves as the Ottawa 67's defeated the Kingston Frontenacs 2-1 in Ontario Hockey League action Wednesday.

Adam Courchaine makes 42 saves as 67's defeat Frontenacs 2-1


Repubican congressional candidate Alexander ``Sandy'' Treadwell on Saturday announced he received endorsements from state Sen. James Seward,R-Oneanta, and Assemblyman Pete Lopez, R-Schohare, at an event in Greene County that also featured endorsements from various local elected officials.


Hands off our green belt was the main message at a public meeting attended by more than 100 residents.


A new Indian restaurant is expected to be coming into Roslindale Village by the end of January.

New Indian restaurant coming to Roslindale Village


Free-agent righthander Rich Harden will miss the entire 2012 season after having shoulder surgery last week, MLB Network's Peter Gammons reports.

Rich Harden to miss 2012 season after shoulder surgery


Farmworkers have filed a lawsuit against Cal/OSHA alleging that its regulations intended protecting outdoor workers from heat illnesses have not been enforced.

Farmworkers file lawsuit against Cal/OSHA


The Blogger that leaked several songs from the Guns N' Roses album ``Chinese Democracy'' was sentenced to a year of probation.

Blogger who leaked Guns N' Roses album sentenced


Coronation Street star Nigel Havers has admitted that his wife does not like him filming kissing scenes.

Nigel Havers admits his wife does not like his kissing scenes


Cypriots have begun voting for a new president in an election seen as pivotal for efforts to reunite the island after decades of division.


Construction spending bounced back from an 11-year low in March, increasing by 1.4 percent to a total seasonally adjusted annual rate of $769 billion, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Census Bureau data.

Construction spending increases by 1.4 percent to seasonally adjusted annual rate of $769 billion


Turkey, Iraq and Syria decided to form a 'water institution' to end the related problems in the region.

Turkey-Iraq-Syria to form a water institution


Police in South Bend are investigating a fatal stabbing Saturday afternoon on the city's west side.

Police in South Bend investigate fatal stabbing


Solyndra, the solar-panel maker that filed for bankruptcy protection two months after executives extolled its prospects, is being investigated by the FBI for accounting fraud, an agency official said.

Solyndra being investigated for accounting fraud


When working online it's important to know how to make a mailing list responsive to your promotional efforts!


Morningstar has appointed Chris Douglas and Tim Murphy as co-heads of its managed funds research team.

Morningstar appoints co-heads of managed funds research


Parkinson, Slater face off for title Updated: 01:26, Tuesday November 6, 2012 Australia's Joel Parkinson and Kelly Slater are set to duel for this year's ASP world surfing title after two contenders stumbled in the penultimate event in California.


A former director of a youth center in the Adirondacks has been convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl.

Former director of youth center convicted of rape


By golly, most of the information given including jrswriter comments are utterly correct concerning why Haiti is so Poor!


South Carolina made official Monday what coach Steve Spurrier hinted at all spring - suspended quarterback Stephen Garcia will return to the Gamecocks on a probationary basis.

Qb Stephen Garcia returns to Gamecocks on probationary basis


The Sensex slipped further into the negative terrain on the back of profit booking seen in various sectors.


Serena Williams needs surgery on her right foot after cutting it on a broken glass at a restaurant.


Southern and Tennessee State will meet for the third year in a row when they tee it up Saturday in AW Mumford Stadium and while the two teams know each other, they don't really know each other.

Southern and Tennessee State will meet for the third year in a row Saturday


Bruce Willis married model Emma Heming at his home in on Parrot Caye in Turks and Caicos yesterday.


All Crop Circles are made by gypsies claims a new scientific report published in this week's 'Nature' - the 'International Weekly Journal of Science'.


Conrad Black, once a media mogul whose newspaper empire spanned several continents, is headed back to prison after a federal judge ruled on Friday that he had not served enough time for defrauding investors.

Media mogul Black will be headed back to prison


City Attorney Tim Nunnally said Tuesday that England had been promoted from city prosecutor to associate city attorney.

England promoted to associate city attorney


Punjab would launch integrated waste management system across the state by September this year.

Punjab to launch integrated waste management system this year


Former Milan and Manchester United goalkeeper Massimo Taibi has hailed Palermo custodian Salvatore Sirigu, claiming that he hardly has any weaknesses.

Massimo Taibi hails Palermo goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu


AN ARMED robber targeted a quiet Birkdale post office in broad daylight, but left without any money.

ARMED robber targets Birkdale post office


By Anna Troppens Income tax time is here again, and taxpayers have until April 17 to file their state and federal tax returns.


Police are searching for a man who robbed a local business at gunpoint on March 13.

Police search for man who robbed business at gunpoint


Media giant News Corp. said on Thursday it has agreed to sell its Bulgarian terrestrial TV business, bTV, for US$400 million in cash to leading regional broadcaster CME.

News Corp. to sell Bulgarian TV for US$400 million


Moderate consumption of red wine may decrease the risk of lung cancer in men, according to a report in the October issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention¸ a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Red wine decreases the risk of lung cancer


Republican candidates for four county elections and one state election spoke briefly and answered questions Saturday morning during a forum at the library.


A man named Rutherford B. Hayes is running for US president in 2012 as an Independent.

Rutherford B. Hayes runs for president--


Finance Minister Abdul Hafiz Sheikh has said direction has been determined to set the national economy on right track.

Direction determined to set economy on right track:


Former NYC Comptroller Bill Thompson, who narrowly lost his 2009 mayoral bid to Mike Bloomberg despite being outspent by almost $80 million, is getting the band back together for 2013.

Thompson gets band back together for 2013


Watford, Palace suffer promo setbacks Updated: 08:45, Saturday March 30, 2013 Watford and Crystal Palace both suffered blows in their bid to reach the English Premier League on Friday.


After months of construction, TD Bank opened its Annandale location at 7209 Little River Turnpike on Saturday, July 16 with a celebration that featured an appearance from a DC United Major League Soccer player, community and Fairfax County officials, as well as dozens of residents and their families.


Carl Smith, a country music hitmaker of the 1950s and 1960s known for his dynamic voice and good looks, has died aged 82.


The scrappage scheme is to be extended to give a £2,000 incentive towards an 100,000 additional cars and vans.


The Secret Service and FBI are investigating the possible hacking of a high-ranking government official.

Secret Service investigating possible hacking of government official


The Detroit News's Chris McCosky reports that Red Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski missed Monday's practice due to a theoretical ``maintenance day'' as the Wings attempted to recover from their 4-2 loss to Phoenix on Sunday...

Red Wings' Brian Rafalski misses practice;


Parliament approved the 2012 budget act with a vote of 255:48 in the early morning hours on Tuesday.


Worker productivity rose more than expected in the October-December quarter as companies squeezed more output from their employees.


Too many leftover Halloween treats can expand your waistline and decrease your productivity, said Loyola University Health System registered dietitian Brooke Schantz.

Halloween treats can expand waistline and decrease productivity


Malaysia Airlines will continuously upgrade its products and services across the board to enhance customer experience, said its chairman, Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid.

Malaysia Airlines to continuously upgrade products and services


The Gladstone fish market in central Queensland has rejected 600kg of infected barramundi and banned any stock caught in the city's harbour.

Gladstone fish market rejects barramundi


Soul singer Aretha Franklin hopes to make a quick and full recovery after falling at her home earlier this week and breaking her ribs, forcing her to cancel two concerts.

Aretha Franklin hopes for quick recovery


An addictive Paco drug is destroying the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in Argentina.

Paco drug is destroying the lives of thousands of people


Solano County voters Tuesday appear to have elected mostly incumbents and a few newcomers to various city councils and approved a local measure that imposes a tax on marijuana businesses to provide for city services while defeating a measure that would have raised a citywide sales tax.

Solano County voters elect mostly incumbents


Kolkata Rashtrapati Bhavan is getting a distinct Bengali touch with the arrival of Pranab Mukherjee.

Rashtrapati Bhavan gets the Bengali touch


Two business owners in Clare County are behind bars, facing charges for selling marijuana.

Two business owners charged with selling marijuana


Brian Walsh has asked for his release from XU and is exploring options with programs that will provide more playing time.


Sharp has joined the Japanese mile high club by declaring that they have made a $1.1 billion dollar loss and are set to shed jobs.


WJBF News Channel 6 has learned that a 14-year-old North Augusta Middle School student has died.

North Augusta Middle School student dies


UGANDA has the lowest fertiliser use in the world, a Ministry of Agriculture official has said.

Uganda has lowest fertiliser use in the world


``Number blindness'', a disorder that renders people incapable of understanding mathematics, is more common among kids than ``word blindness'' or dyslexia, a new study has claimed.

Number blindness more common than dyslexia


A Martinsville man fell through the floor of his rental home on New Dale Street on Tuesday, prompting the city to condemn the house and displace a family of seven.


Aditya Patel narrowly missed out on a podium finish once again, ending fourth, just four-hundredths of a second behind championship leader Marcus Lisowski of Poland in the fourth round of the Volkswagen Scirocco Cup in Lausitzring, Germany, on Sunday.


New research reveals that five million households are not saving enough, while almost half of UK consumers are worried about their debts.

Five million households not saving enough


A DRIVER accused of causing the death of a 15-year-old girl in a horror smash had just passed his test, a court heard yesterday.

DRIVER accused of death smash had just passed test, court hears


UK-based Meddserve said it plans to showcase the world's first fully integrated online hospital management system at Arab Health 2009.

Meddserve to showcase online hospital management system


TANZANIA may soon start exporting sugar to other East African countries after increased supply of the commodity in the local market despite closure of four factories for maintenance, the Sugar Board of Tanzania said on Wednesday.


Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta, who was expecting her first child with husband Mahesh Bhupathi, finally gave birth to a baby girl today.


Yemeni police have uncovered a second Al Qaeda-linked terrorist cell in the southeast of the country, days after security forces raided an Al Qaeda hideout in the area, the official Saba news agency reported Friday.

Yemeni police uncover second al Qaeda-linked cell


Bobby Brown is said to be worried about his daughter Bobbi Kristina and wants her to get professional help and get into a treatment facility.

Bobby Brown wants Bobbi Kristina in a treatment facility:


With Ra.One touted to cross the 100-crore mark at the box office as it releases this Diwali, Kareena Kapoor is staring at her fourth film to achieve such a feat and the actress says it is great that her films are competing with each other.


The State Chairman of JUSUN, Comrade Kenneth Aloka, told journalists in Owerri, after the intervention of the union's National President, Comrade Marwa Mustapha Adamu, and other stakeholders that ``since the national officers have taken a decision that is in our best interest, we have suspended the strike to allow the committee work out details of the agreement.''


A Lexington woman has died in a house fire that officials say was difficult to fight because of medical oxygen tanks in the home.


A winter weather advisory has been issued for Clark and Floyd counties and surrounding areas by the National Weather Service from 1 am Saturday until 7 am Sunday.

Winter weather advisory issued for Clark, Floyd counties


tribal members of the Wilton Rancheria have settled a lawsuit against the federal government that restores the Tribe to federal recognition.

Wilton Rancheria Indian Tribe restored to federal recognition


ROH issued this statement today inviting Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen to their WrestleMania weekend shows.

ROH invites Ozzie Guillen to WrestleMania weekend shows


Carmaker Saab has filed for voluntary reorganisation at a district court in Sweden.


Almost nine million people will live in fuel poverty in the next four years despite ministerial pledges to eradicate it by 2016, a Government-commissioned report has warned.

Nine million will live in 'fuel poverty' in the next four years


``We were informed that Danny Briere was suspended two games by the NHL for his hit last night on Scott Hannan,'' Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren said.


Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh Tuesday briefly met Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, giving way to speculations over his lobbying for the vice president's post.


A 33-year-old Red Hook man faces a felony drunk driving charge, New York State Police at Livingston said Saturday.


Prime Minister Bruce Golding has appealed to public sector workers to be patient about the payment of salary increases, as the Government seeks to keep the economy under control.

Golding appeals to public sector workers


the United States will provide US$2.2 billion for democracy development in South and Central Asian, reported Business Week.

US to provide $2.2 billion for democracy development in South and Central asia


In an unusual concurrence of opinion, Egypt, Pakistan and Israel all agreed on Wednesday that the British report saying Egypt and Pakistan imported Israeli arms, was false.

Egypt, Pakistan deny importing Israeli arms


CORONADO, Calif. Coronado residents will get a chance this week to voice their concerns about traffic after the controversial tunnel project was rejected during the June primary.

Coronado residents to voice concerns on traffic


Bharatiya Janata Party leader Varun Gandhi, currently in prison for his reported hate speeches, on Sunday refused to meet the investigating officer who visited Etah jail to record his statement in connection with the cases lodged against him.

Varun refuses to meet investigating officer


Chris Brown has been charged with two felonies, including assault likely to cause bodily injury and making criminal threats, according to court documents.


Twenty-five-year-old singer David Cook won the coveted title of ``American Idol'' on Wednesday, dealing an unexpected defeat to silken-voiced teenager David Archuleta on the most popular US television show.

Rocker David Cook wins ``American Idol''


Manchester-based law firm Cobbetts has advised training and consultancy firm General Physics UK on the acquisition of a competitor firm, Marlton House plc.

Cobbetts advises training firm on acquisition


Denmark's Thomas Bjorn reaped the reward for three rounds of consistent golf when he won the $2.5m Qatar Masters by four shots from Spain's Alvaro Quiros at Doha Golf Club on Sunday.


Both Kingston and Plymouth have appointed interim leaders of their towns, while searching for permanent replacements.

Kingston, Plymouth appoint interim leaders


The African Union on Friday rejected any military intervention in Libya to stop a crackdown on opponents of the regime of strongman Moamer Gadhafi, an AU official told the press.

African Union rejects military intervention in Libya


A man accused of fatally shaking two infants has reportedly admitted that he was drinking at the time.

Man accused of fatally shaking two infants


After years of longer and more frequent deployments in the Army, soldiers should get more time at home as long as overall demand for troops overseas holds steady, the Army chief of staff said Monday.

Soldiers should get more time at home, Army chief says


Russia has launched a new Pacific crude oil export terminal that is set to increase the nation's footprint in the Asian market.

Russia launches new Pacific oil terminal


A Columbia man was arrested near New Orleans on suspicion of using a facility of interstate commerce to entice a minor for unlawful sexual activity, a news release from a Louisiana US Attorney's office stated.


A Salem man has been charged with attempted murder, as well as other offenses, after allegedly firing shots at a police officer who tried to stop him while he was riding his bike in the Harvest Point Apartment Complex, according to Salem City Police Chief John Pelura III.

Salem man is charged with attempted murder after firing at police officer


Republican campaign dropout Mitt Romney agreed Thursday to endorse Sen. John McCain for the party's presidential nomination and ask his national convention delegates to swing behind the front-runner, according to officials familiar with the decision.


A cause of death has not been determined for a woman found dead Wednesday in her East Limestone home.


Pakistan wants a ``constructive, sustained and result-oriented'' engagement with India and is committed to peacefully resolving all outstanding bilateral issues, President Asif Ali Zardari said on Wednesday.

We want constructive engagement with India:


Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has a torn thumb ligament in his pitching hand sustained during a fight with his girlfriend's father at Citi Field and will need surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the season.


Five students and a bus driver were treated for pain or injuries after a Shelby County school bus was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon.

Five students, bus driver treated after Shelby Co. school bus struck by vehicle


Hospital bosses have launched an investigation into the care of an elderly patient who died days after being discharged.

Hospital bosses launch investigation into the care of an elderly patient


A two-week-old baby from Needham Market is fighting for her life in hospital following an incident on Sunday night.


Rebel soldiers who will apply for amnesty are not required to recant their allegations against the Arroyo administration but should admit they violated laws when they participated in uprisings against the government, the Department of National Defense said.

Rebel soldiers applying for amnesty not required to recant allegations


Consumer goods giant Unilever said May 1 it would back a moratorium on further palm oil deforestation in Indonesia and intended to use only fully traceable palm oil by 2015.

Unilever backs moratorium on palm oil deforestation in Indonesia


The euro will be a less attractive option for China as a reserve currency until the debt crisis in the euro zone is resolved, senior executives at Fitch Ratings said in Beijing on Wednesday.

Euro will be 'less attractive' for China:


A 26-year-old Sheboygan woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for identity theft.

Sheboygan woman sentenced to three years for identity theft


Independence school children are reaching out to their friends at a sister school in Japan to learn how they can help the victims of Friday's massive earthquake.

Independence school reaches out to sister school in Japan


Deputies say a man was struck by a car in northeast Harris County as he was walking back to his own vehicle.

Man struck by car in northeast Harris County


Mercy broke ground Tuesday on a new children's hospital -- a major renovation of the hospital's east wing.

Mercy breaks ground on new children's hospital


NYSE Technologies, a commercial technology unit of NYSE Euronext, has signed an agreement with Societe Generale, an European investment bank, for its market data cost management software and services, Data Access and Reporting Tools Usage Analysis for Bloomberg terminals.

NYSE Technologies signs agreement with Societe Generale


Real Salt Lake began a potentially extended stretch of its season this week without goalie Nick Rimando and midfielder Kyle Beckerman.

Real Salt Lake begins stretch without Rimando, Beckerman


Love Never Dies, the sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webberâ€™s evergreen hit The Phantom of the Opera, may get a new director before it heads to Broadway, according to the New York Post.

Will Love Never Dies get a new director for Broadway?


SC Johnson & Son has built a wind turbine in the Netherlands that will supply enough electricity to supply two-thirds of the electricity used by the Racine company's largest European factory.

SC Johnson builds wind turbine in Netherlands


42 year old Jefferson County man who was arrested Tuesday as he got off a plane in Helena is accused of waterboarding up to 4 young boys.


Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of a Fort Knox soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Governor Beshear recognizes sacrifice of Fort Knox soldier


Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber has announced his international retirement following Wednesday's 3-2 defeat by Germany in the Euro 2008 semi-finals.

Turkey´s Rustu announces international retirement


Shakira tweeted her first baby bump photo on Saturday.


Espanyol fired coach Bartolome Marquez on Sunday after the Spanish league club lost its fourth straight match.


Construction employment declined in 31 states between August and September, while fewer people are working in construction compared to last year in 40 states, the Associated General Contractors of America reported in an analysis of state employment data released last week by the US Labor Department.

Construction employment declining in 31 states


``Why we are all X-men with new genetic mutations'' It might be one fantastical work of science fiction - but researchers have discovered we have more in common with the characters of the X-Men films than we first believe.

'Why we are all X-men with new genetic..


Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth will take Mike Shanahan's conditioning test again Saturday, sources have told Jason Reid.

Albert Haynesworth to take conditioning test Saturday


Kolkata, Jan 18 President Pranab Mukherjee today said the journalists should adhere to the principles of truth, credibility and make efforts to find out the truth.

Journalists should adhere to principles of truth:


An Auckland woman has been found guilty of threatening to kill her blind neighbour during a drunken tirade in which she called her a ``blind slut'' and said she would not be around long enough to see the new renovations on her house.

Woman found guilty of threatening to kill blind neighbour


A seven-months pregnant mother and her 2-year-old son died during an early morning fire in Queens.


Hearts hero Craig Beattie hailed a 'great moment' after his last-minute penalty saw Paulo Sergio's side beat Celtic 2-1 and earn a place in the final of the Scottish Cup.


England bowler Tim Bresnan has undergone surgery on his elbow but is expected to be fit for the Test series against Pakistan in the new year, the England and Wales Cricket Board revealed on Thursday.


Manila is now moving to penalize drunk drivers plying the city's thoroughfares citing numerous cases of vehicular accidents that involve individuals who are under the influence of alcohol and disregard traffic rules.


A former coach charged with assaulting a 12-year-old girl inside a west-end gymnastics club is facing more charges after police say two teenagers from the club have come forward claiming they were sexually assaulted.


Sony has voluntarily decided to recall 535,000 of its Vaio laptops worldwide due to overheating problems.

Sony recalls 535,000 Vaio laptops due to overheating problems


IT departments are seen as a support function rather than being innovative departments, according to a new survey.

IT departments seen as ``support function''


Cliff Lee earned his first victory as a Mariner by allowing one run over 7 1/3 innings Tuesday against the Orioles.

Cliff Lee earns first victory as a Mariner


Ford Motor says its October sales dropped 30 percent as low consumer confidence and tight credit continued to keep buyers out of showrooms.


Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said an education loan is a right of every student and the officials with the public sector banks who are found rejecting a large number of applications may be penalised for denying the loans.

Education loan is a right of every student:


Authorities say a woman teacher accused of having sex with a 16-year-old male student has resigned from Plainfield North High School.

Teacher accused of having sex with student resigns


Two children have been found dead at a home in the Swan Valley, north-east of Perth.


Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has made a return to the Broadway stage in a new production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.

Scarlett Johansson makes return to Broadway stage


US regulators on Friday seized the two largest wholesale credit unions in the US to stabilize a system used by 90 million customers.


Sunday's high temperature of 108 degrees set a new daily record for San Angelo.

Sunday's temperature sets new daily record


GlobalPak has launched a new website featuring all of the shrink products that are available.


Georgia said Monday it saw ``no signs'' of a promised Russian pullout of combat troops from deep inside its territory, amid growing Western pressure on Moscow to begin a withdrawal.

Georgia sees 'no sign' of promised Russian pullout


Tottenham could use Roman Pavlyuchenko as bait to lure striker Mirko Vucinic, the Roma striker, to White Hart Lane.

Spurs could use Roman Pavlyuchenko as bait to lure striker Mirko Vucinic


A new research by scientists from the University of Liverpool, UK, has found that an animals agility can be affected by the position of its eyes.

An animals agility can be affected by the position of its eyes


AP May 25, 2010 18:08:27 PM A Peruvian judge has granted house arrest to 40-year-old Lori Berenson, a New York woman who has served 15 years in prison for aiding leftist rebels.

Peruvian judge grants house arrest to Lori Berenson after 15 years in prison for aiding rebels


Julio Iglesias has married Dutch model Miranda Rijnsburger, in a secret ceremony in Spain.


Easyspace, a web hosting and domain name provider in the UK, has announced a sale on .


A prolific chip and pin fraudster has been jailed for four and a half years for a scam that allowed him to obtain the details of 35,000 credit cards from customers using fuel stations around the country.


Singapore will exempt investment-grade gold and other precious metals from a seven percent goods and services tax to spur the development of gold trading, Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on Friday.

Singapore to exempt gold, other precious metals from tax


Albion were back on 'Carew alert' today as leading scorer Peter Odemwingie claimed he would welcome extra competition for his place.


This Is Not the Ivy League, declares the title of Mary Clearman Blew's new memoir.


Authorities in Tennessee are warning agents that certificates of insurance must be consistent with the underlying policy or they risk being penalized under state law.

Tennessee issues warning on certificates of insurance


Indian stocks dropped for a fourth day after food inflation accelerated to a three-week high, adding pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates.

India's stocks drop a fourth day as food inflation accelerates


Venezuela released its first photos of President Hugo Chavez recovering from a December surgery on Friday, showing the ailing leader lying down with his head propped up on a pillow, two of his daughters at his sides.

Venezuela releases first photos of Hugo Chavez after surgery


Roche announced today that a comparative study conducted to evaluate differences in perceived pain and discomfort associated with blood glucose testing showed ACCU-CHEK blood glucose monitoring systems and lancing devices were deemed least painful.

Study shows ACCU-CHEK(r) blood glucose monitoring systems and lancing devices are least painful


ROADWORKS return to Springfield Road in Grantham from Monday, making further traffic delays likely in the centre of the town.


The man accused in a shoplifting incident where an elderly Wal-mart greeter was badly hurt faces a new charge.

Man accused in incident where Wal-mart greeter was hurt faces new charge


State police say a small plane has landed on Interstate 495 in Mansfield, but there were no reports of injuries.

Small plane lands on Interstate 495 in Mansfield


The Echo Nest, a music intelligence company powering smarter music applications for leading online music companies and developers, today announced it secured additional venture financing.

The Echo Nest secures additional venture financing


THE SATURDAYS star MOLLIE KING turned agony aunt on Sunday night as she dished out advice to radio listeners.


Republican Mike Huckabee says he's not ready to concede Washington state, even though the state Republican Party has declared Arizona Senator John McCain the winner of Saturday's caucuses.

Mike Huckabee not ready to concede Washington state


Mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks Hafiz Saeed roams free in Pakistan despite a hefty bounty on his head by US government for abetting terror.

Mastermind of Mumbai terror attack roams free in Pakistan


WILDFLOWERS are breaking through the soil of farmland in North Wiltshire where a remarkable project is succeeding to bring wildlife back.


Two large Michigan newspapers endorsed native son Mitt Romney today as the Republican Party's nominee for president of the United States.

Two Michigan newspapers endorse native son Romney


Vandals torched a police car that was parked outside a Liverpool house making inquiries on Halloween ``Mischief Night''.

Vandals torch police car outside Liverpool house


Ilya Kovalchuk declared himself ``ready to go'' for Game 3 Thursday night against Philadelphia, while coach Pete DeBoer said he would probably be a game-time decision.

Ilya Kovalchuk declares himself 'ready to go'


NEW YORK -Roger Clemens apologized Monday for unspecified mistakes in his personal life but denied having an affair with a 15-year-old.

Clemens apologizes for 'mistakes in personal life'


A man has been jailed for 18 years for murdering a drug addict at Footscray in Melbourne's west.


A disabled Christchurch man has had his handcycle, one of only two in the country, stolen while he was shopping at Penny Lane Records in Sydenham on Sunday.


The Federal Board of Revenue Sunday clarified that no new tax has been imposed on cell phones as is wrongly being portrayed by some quarters.


David Beckham may be a modern style icon, but he goes back to the 1950s for a magazine shoot.

David Beckham goes back to the 1950s for magazine shoot


A Graytown man was arrested and charged with domestic violence after an incident at his home in the 3900 block of North Elliston Trowbridge Road, according to an Ottawa County Sheriff's Office report.

Graytown man charged with domestic violence


NEW YORK - Stronger earnings from JPMorgan Chase and other big banks launched a stock market rally Friday.

JPMorgan Chase launches a stock market rally


Kenya formally adopted a new constitution on Friday in a ceremony attended by several African leaders including Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, despite being indicted for genocide and warcrimes.


Manufacturing technology orders nationwide increased 27 percent from November 2010 to November 2011, from $340 million to $430 million, according to the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association and the Association for Manufacturing Technology.

Manufacturing technology orders increase 27 percent


Anybody who said Apple wasn't serious about gaming can swallow their pundit nuggets right now:


Yia Yia's introduced a new menu last week, adding several more specialty slices and pies and gourmet baked potatoes.


Chinese kung fu superstar Jet Li publicly confirmed on Tuesday that he has become a Singaporean citizen, saying he wants his children to receive a bilingual education in the city-state.

Kung fu star Jet Li becomes Singaporean citizen


DC United midfielder Clyde Simms and defender Marc Burch will both be undergoing surgery.

Dc United's Clyde Simms and Marc Burch to undergo surgery


The world of Twitter is going mad for marriage material ficitonal characters so we thought we'd share the fictional characters that we want to marry.


On the week of the critical Ames Straw Poll, Michele Bachmann has landed on the cover of Newsweek, which deemed her ``The Queen of Rage.''


SOUTH African President Jacob Zuma is set to marry his fifth wife in a traditional ceremony at his rural village in the province of KwaZulu-Natal today, the presidency says.

South African President Jacob Zuma set to marry his fifth wife


Old Chatham Golf Club, a Triangle-based golf club, has announced that the club has received certification in Environmental Planning from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System, an international program administered by Audubon International designed to help landowners preserve and enhance the environmental quality of their property.

Old Chatham golf Club receives certification in environmental Planning


President Barack Obama has joked that people in Washington can't handle bad weather, as a massive storm hits the country.

President Barack Obama jokes about the bad weather


Ikanos Communications, a provider of broadband semiconductor and software products, has completed the acquisition of the broadband access product line from Conexant Systems.

Ikanos completes acquisition of broadband access product line from Conexant


Paul Nixon stood firm with an unbeaten 30 as Leicestershire struggled to 99-5 at lunch in the Championship match against Derbyshire at Derby.

Paul Nixon stands firm as Leicestershire struggle


On a special night and time, ``Duets'' goes to the movies this week.


The Cloud Security Alliance recommends the Cloud Security Readiness Tool, a free tool from Microsoft designed to help organizations review and understand their IT maturity level and their readiness to consider adopting or growing cloud services.

Cloud security Alliance recommends the cloud security readiness tool


The Reserve Bank of India said on Thursday it will soon issue Rs.10 and Rs.50 denomination banknotes incorporating the rupee symbol which was officially adopted in 2010.

RBI to issue Rs.10 and Rs.50 banknotes with rupee symbol


Two people were rescued after their truck crashed in the Susquehanna River on Saturday night in southern Lancaster County.

Two rescued after truck crashes into Susquehanna River


Pope Benedict XVI fractured his right wrist in a fall Thursday night while vacationing in the northern Italian town of Aosta.

Pope Benedict XVI fractures wrist in fall


The Thunder suffered their second straight defeat and received a goal each from Damian Surma, Sebastien Bisaillon and Mike Lalonde.


Two studies found that the newer versions of birth control pills might cause blood clot.

New birth control pills can cause blood clot


Sixty-eight percent of respondents believe that consanguineous marriage - the union of two biologically-related people, including, most controversially, first cousins- should be discouraged due to ``increased risks of genetic illnesses including physical deformities and mental illness''.

Consanguineous marriages should be discouraged:


People are feeling more at risk from burglary as a result of the economic downturn and the return of darker nights, according to new research.

People feeling more at risk from burglary


Palmyra - A Palmyra woman says her neighbor shot her dog and threatened to shoot her earlier this week.

Palmyra woman says neighbor shot dog & threatened her


Islamabad, July 26 Pro-Taliban militants blew up two state-run primary schools in the Khyber tribal region of northwest Pakistan, officials said today.

Militants blow up two schools in Pakistan


Enbridge Energy Partners, LP announced that the underwriters of its equity offering that priced on November 10, 2010, have exercised their option to purchase an additional 780,000 Class A Common Units to cover over-allotments.

Enbridge Energy Partners announces underwriters' exercise of


Robin Thicke has revealed intimate details of his sex life with wife Paula Patton, claiming that they have ``two to three hour'' sessions.

Robin Thicke reveals details of sex life with Paula Patton


A 24-year-old Concord soldier was killed Thursday in Iraq, the US Department of Defense announced Friday.


Train services were affected today following a rail blockade by eight students organisations in Lower Assam's Goalpara district protesting against the kidnapping of two teachers more than a month ago.

Train services affected by rail blockade


Petronas has no plans to cut back on its exploration activities despite the current volatile economic environment.

Petronas has no plans to cut back on exploration


Newly released documents have shed some light on a high-profile murder case.

Newly released documents shed light on murder case


They have just announced they intend to launch their new campaign â€˜Get the Skinnyâ€™ as an official sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.


Singapore, Jul 22 Singapore will continue to welcome foreign talent to spur its future economic growth, founder of the modern city state Lee Kuan Yew said today.

Singapore will continue to welcome foreign talent:


The Treasury Department announced Friday that it will make a $1.5 billion loan to Chrysler Financial in an effort to spur lending as part of a broader effort aimed at breathing life into the ailing domestic car industry.

Treasury makes loan to Chrysler Financial


Kenya has turned sharply to the East for a development model it wants to pursue with the appointment by President Kibaki of four Asian experts to a top State organ responsible for driving the country's economic policy.


Shoe Carnival Inc. a retailer of family footwear in the United States, recently trimmed its outlook for the fourth quarter of 2011, as warm weather conditions adversely affected the demand for boots, particularly the women's category.


Google Inc plans to let its cash ``pile up'' as it weathers the economic recession, the Web search leader's Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said on Wednesday.


Hispano Suiza, Colombes, France, has been assigned a patent developed by Rachid Boudyaf, Alfortville, France, and Antoine Jean-Baptiste Stutz, Montrouge, France, for an ``electrical power supply circuit in an aircraft for electrical equipment including a de-icing circuit.''


Chrysler Group LLC said Friday that it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory in suburban Detroit and spare it from a planned closure.


A young Tuam man has died in a single vehicle crash in the town in the early hours of today.


An Indonesian lawmaker has said that ``Middle East culture'' is as dangerous as allowing American pop star Lady Gaga to perform in the Southeast Asian country.

Indonesia lawmaker says ``Middle East culture'' as dangerous as Lady Gaga


A turkey startles employees in a Roseville, CA office building when it came crashing through a second story window.


Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish raised more than $1.1 million in the last fundraising period, her campaign announced today.

Denish raises $1.1 million in fundraising period


Four new interventions to improve patient safety will be launched at a National Conference in Winnipeg today, as part of the Safer Healthcare Now!

New interventions to improve patient safety:


A former Mexican presidential candidate who has remained a power broker in the ruling party was missing amid signs of violence, the federalAttorney General's Office said Saturday.

Former Mexico presidential candidate missing


Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says her ``Don't retreat - reload'' slogan is a call for political activism, not violence.Addressing fellow conservatives at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference, Palin accused the media of twisting her words and tarnishing the reputation of the tea party movement.

Palin says 'reload' is call for political activism


The Oracle of Omaha has warned Kraft not to overbid for Cadbury, since according to him, the American food giant's bid of $16.7 billion is a ''pretty full price.

Warren Buffett warns Kraft not to overbid for Cadbury


The Australian leg of the Olympic torch relay began yesterday, shortly after minor protests erupted among supporters and detractors of China's government that left two people detained.

Australian leg of torch relay begins with minor protests


Two Greek fighter jets have collided in mid-air, killing one of the pilots and leaving two other crew injured.


Russia launched on Friday a carrier rocket with three defense satellites atop, Itar-Tass reported.


Robert Lewandowski scored a hat trick Saturday to help Bundesliga champion Borussia Dortmund beat Bayern Munich 5-2 in the German Cup final, reports The Associated Press.

Dortmund beats Bayern 5-2 in German Cup final


A group of young business professionals is hosting a panel of women in leadership at 6 pm today.

Group hosting panel of women in leadership


Rakhi seems to be in the mood when she stripped down to her bare minimum to give ample view of her ample assets.


China Telecom Ltd. says its profit for the first half of the year rose 8 per cent as its mobile business grew despite strong competition.


ITV has appointed its first director of digital productions to develop content for new platforms and technologies.

ITV appoints first director of digital productions


Autoliv, a provider of automotive safety solutions, has acquired the radar system business of Visteon, a supplier of automotive systems, modules and components to vehicle manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket.

Autoliv acquires radar system business of Visteon


GROUP 2 was left looking for answers after it was outclassed by a polished Group 3 side 76-14 during the first round of the NSW Country Cup in Laurieton.


Chelsea on Thursday signed midfielder Oriol Romeu on a four-year contract from Barcelona for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club announced.


The Black Eyed Peas are sued for alleged plagiarism of their hit track ``Boom Boom Pow'' and Taboo discussed the song's origin.

Black Eyed Peas sued over ``Boom Boom Pow''


By Staff reports Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady of St. Charles announced that US Rep. Ron Paul, R-14th District, of Texas won Saturday's statewide presidential straw poll with 52 percent of the vote.

Ron Paul wins statewide presidential straw poll


Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon is visiting to Nepal for a two-day visit from today.


The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Tuesday at 1,570.70, down 28.08 points.

Tsxv closed at 1,570.70, down 28.08 points


With a view to promote energy-efficient habits among citizens to help reduce the consumption of power, students will start conducting energy audits of housing societies in the city from June onwards.


The US Department of Justice said Monday it was suing American Express, Visa and MasterCard for restricting merchants from offering discounts and other potentially money-saving services to customers.

Justice department sues American Express


Frisco Police have arrested a man suspected of robbing a woman at gunpoint last week while she was unloading groceries in her garage.

Frisco police arrest man suspected of robbing woman at gunpoint


Cataclysm UK launch event plans ahead of the December 7 release of the behemoth MMORPG's third expansion.


Iraqi officials have discovered the bodies of 21 people in a mass grave in the city of Fallujah in the western Iraqi province of Anbar.

Iraqi officials discovered bodies of 21 people in a mass grave in Fallujah


London, April 7 Pop superstar Madonna is planning to adopt an Indian baby, reports thesun.co.uk.


Temporary employment businesses are expected to lay off employees, because their expenses grow considerably this year as a result of changes in regulations pertaining to rehabilitation contribution.

Temporary employment businesses expected to lay off employees


YOUNG culture vultures are about to embark on an action-packed arts expedition to London.

Young culture vultures embarking on arts expedition


No phones will be answered in local authorities across the North West between 9 o'clock this morning and one o'clock this afternoon.

No phones being answered at local authority


A MAN who claimed he was a human rights activist was jailed for six years today after he smuggled 20 illegal immigrants across the Channel in a 50ft yacht.

MAN jailed for smuggling immigrants across the Channel


Bayern Munich fired Juergen Klinsmann as coach on Monday, ending his two-year contract at the defending German champions after less than a season.

Bayern Munich fires coach Juergen Klinsmann


Rap star Lupe Fiasco has vowed to quit music in a bid to become a successful novelist.


MRS Betty-Ann Blaine's newly minted New Nation Coalition is neither new nor different, and though I may be putting ``goat-mouth'' on this latest political arrival, Ms Blaine and her co-founders had better realise that they have ``a hard road to travel and a mighty long way to go''.

A hard road to travel and a mighty long way to go


The coalition split over the proposed tax cut suggested by the Conservatives.


Eurozone GDP growth estimates for the third quarter remain unchanged, according to the European Union's statistics office Eurostat, while estimates for the European Union as a whole have been revised upwards.

Eurozone GDP growth estimate remains unchanged


Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said that he won't be running for president in the 2012 election.

Giuliani says he won't run for president


The Opposition says it's now crafting an economic policy in anticipation of a return to Government.


Thousands of people lined the river banks to watch the Henley Royal Regatta fireworks display last night.

Thousands line the river for firework display


Kandi Burruss, from Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta is engaged to her costar, line producer Todd Tucker, Burruss's rep confirmed to People.

Kandi Burruss of ``Real Housewives of Atlanta'' is engaged


Oscar-nominated actress Juliette Lewis was injured in a crash in Burbank when a hit-and-run driver ran a stoplight and smashed into her limousine, police said today.


1997/06/12 -After a careful review of the scientific evidence and issues surrounding prostate cancer screening, the American Cancer Society this week updated its prostate cancer screening guidelines.

American cancer Society updates prostate cancer screening guidelines


``I think we adjusted to the conditions better. Nathan bowled fantastic, we knew his skills on slow pitches.


Mumbai, Nov 16 Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has the ``authority to speak on Mumbai'' and his remarks against cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is nothing but an elderly advice, senior party leader Subhash Desai said today.

Thackeray has authority to speak on Mumbai:


Former Saved by the Bell star Mark-Paul Gosselaar believes his wedding will be a 'grand event'.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar: `my wedding will be a grand event`


The Pope will bow before the Turin Shroud on Sunday as more than two million people are expected to see the so-called burial cloth of Christ as it goes on display.

Pope to bow before Turin shroud on Sunday


A Gainesville, Mo., man was sentenced to life in prison Friday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.


As announced by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Ricky Gervais will be making his third return to host the 2012 Golden Globes in January.

Ricky Gervais returns as host to 2012 Golden Globes


England (Images) closed in on a series victory over the West Indies (Images) after taking complete control on the third day of the second Test on Saturday.


CMiC, the leader in providing software solutions for the architectural, engineering and construction industry, continued its dominance of the general contractor market by adding 12 new clients in 2008.

CMiC continues dominance of general contractor market


The east Columbia library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, offers preschool classes to help children develop creative expression, social skills, comprehension and the foundations of reading.


MILAN -Juventus beat bitter rival Inter Milan 2-1 in an entertaining match at San Siro to provisionally extend its Serie A lead to 12 points on Saturday.

Juventus beats bitter rival Inter Milan 2-1


IPL4 is suppose to be ``bigger, better and transparent'' says the newly selected interim chief of Indian Premier League, Chirayu Amin, on Tuesday.

Ipl4 will be ``bigger, better, transparent'':


Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.


A former Grayslake, Ill., police chief is expected to stand trial in June for an alleged drunken driving crash that led to his resignation.

Former Grayslake police chief to stand trial


PublishAmerica presents ``A Lost Sock Has a Happy Ending'' by local author George R. Cathcart Jr. of York Springs.


Third grade FCAT scores in reading and math were released Thursday morning by the Florida Department of Education.


SafeData, LLC, a technology company focused on helping companies protect their data, minimize downtime and recover and restore data quickly, today announced that it has issued a new white paper titled: ``Business Continuity Simplified:

SafeData issues white paper on business continuity


Buffett puts money in newspapers Updated: 16:25, Sunday June 10, 2012 One of the world's richest men, and sharpest investors, is still pumping money into newspapers despite the gloomy predictions.


Liam Broady bowed out of the Orange Bowl in Miami on Monday afternoon, losing in the 14&U boys' singles semi-final against Edward Nguyen 3-6 3-6.


Games against Arkansas and Cincinnati and a trip to a California tournament highlight Oklahoma's nonconference basketball schedule, which was announced Thursday.

Games against Arkansas, Cincinnati highlight Oklahoma nonconference basketball schedule


Joao Moutinho has committed his long-term future to Porto, scuppering Tottenham Hotspur's chances of signing the playmaker.


English rocker Ronnie Wood and his fellow members from the band 'Faces' congratulated their former lead singer Rod Stewart on the news of his second baby.

Ronnie Wood congratulates dad-to-be Rod Stewart


Bank of America Corp said it wrongly classified as much as $10.7 billion of short-term repurchase and lending transactions as sales from 2007 to 2009 to reduce its end-of-quarter assets.

Bank of America wrongly classified transactions


Gov. Pat Quinn is praising the start of civil unions in Illinois.


A 36-year-old Hayfork man died Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Redding following a traffic accident in Trinity County that also left a 17-year-old Hayfork girl in critical condition today.


Doctors treating Illinois Rep. Deborah Mell say she's doing well following breast cancer surgery last month.

Deb Mell doing well after cancer surgery


Spanish borrowing costs on 12 and 18-month bonds jumped to 5.1% at its first debt auction since securing a 100bn euro bank bailout.

Spanish borrowing costs jump at debt auction


Scientists have identified a new mutation in the gene that causes the inherited disease known as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, which affects roughly one in 2,500 people of European descent.

Scientists identify new mutation in a gene that causes Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency


Former County Commissioner Douglas Bruce was cited for trespassing after police say he was soliciting on private property Saturday.


An Ohio teacher who died after trying to save a 9-year-old student from Lake Erie rip currents is being remembered for her selflessness as investigators try to determine why children on a school beach outing were in the water before lifeguards were on duty.

Teacher dies after trying to save student from Lake Erie rip currents


Recent reports that Nigeria was planning to refine its crude abroad has again raised questions that can hardly be answered satisfactorily to the suffering masses of the country.


Cochlear will continue to expand worldwide after it shrugged off difficult global financial conditions to report a record 16 per cent increase in profit.


SECAUCUS, New Jersey -France striker Thierry Henry joined the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday in a move that echoed David Beckham's decision to turn his back on Europe for a new career in the United States.


FOUR-time gold medalist Ben Ainslie of Britain says he is retiring from Olympic sailing in order to focus on the America's Cup.

Ben Ainslie retires from Olympic sailing


Representative Tom Lantos, the only Holocaust survivor to serve in Congress, died of complications of cancer Monday, February 11, just 10 days after turning 80.


United Airlines has doubled its fees for a second checked bag to $50 in light of fuel prices.

United Airlines doubles its fees for a second checked bag


A company official says there was no sign of trouble before an oil drilling platform exploded off the Louisiana coast.

No signs of trouble before oil drilling platform exploded


And the message was clear from the majority of the overflow crowd -- they want their water back.


Tipoff for Saturday's men's basketball game between Appalachian State University and Chattanooga has been moved to 7 pm Saturday, the Southern Conference announced.

Saturday's men's basketball game moved to 7 pm


The UAW said Wednesday it has reached a tentative agreement with Chrysler, giving the union a deal with the third and final automaker in this year's national contract negotiations.

UAW reaches tentative agreement with Chrysler


'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood has been charged with two felony counts and one misdemeanor count of domestic violence and battery for slapping and choking the father of her 2-year-old daughter.

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood charged with felony battery


Cutler accepted blame, insisted his record is most important and called the criticism he has received ``100 percent fair.''


A crash in Van Buren County sent a couple to the hospital.


Rajapaksa met representatives of Tamil Political Parties' Forum comprising most of the Tamil political parties of the country to ``discuss aspects of post-conflict reconciliation,'' the President's office said in a statement on Friday night.

Rajapaksa meets representatives of Tamil parties


A new study by Rice University has indicated that more than 20 percent of atheist scientists are spiritual.

More than 20 percent of atheist scientists are spiritual:


A 25-year-old Danbury man was charged with second-degree forgery and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property after police said he stole a credit card.

Danbury man charged with stealing credit card


SALIDA, Calif. Officials with a California non-profit group say former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has agreed to play the piano at a benefit concert to raise funds for a local school.

Condoleezza Rice to play piano for benefit concert


Instead, he claimed in a lecture entitled ``what banks do and what banks should do'' that many investment bank trades had ``no economic value''.


The Google Nexus 7 tablet has been rumored for a Google I/O debut and now another report has chimed in saying Google will indeed introduce the tablet later on this month.

Google Nexus 7 tablet rumored for Google I/O debut


Unicredit, Italy's biggest bank by capitalization, said on Thursday it planned to cut 9,000 jobs in western Europe and invest in central and eastern Europe to boost profits.

Unicredit says to cut 9,000 jobs in western Europe


The San Diego Padres have agreed to a Minor League deal with veteran infielder Alex Cintron according to FOXSports' Ken Rosenthal.

Padres agree to a Minor League deal with Alex Cintron


ISaGRAF has released ISaGRAF version 6.0.3, an IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499 compliant firmware and workbench for building industrial automation products.


In the current year Ukraine can export 24 mln tonnes of grains, announced Nikolay Azarov, Prime Minister of Ukraine.

Ukraine to export 24 mln tonnes of grains --


Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson said yesterday it would sell its 50-per cent stake in mobile phone joint venture Sony Ericsson to Sony for 1.05 billion euros.

Ericsson sells stake in Sony Ericsson to Sony


Sports Writer Tennessee's Glory Johnson works for a shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Knoxville, Tenn. Glory Johnson had 21 points and 10 rebounds and No. 10 Tennessee beat Florida 75-59 on Sunday to grab second place in the Southeastern Conference.

No. 10 Tennessee Lady Vols beat Florida 75-59


Beijing has just launched its largest Great Wall renovation project to date.

Beijing launches Great Wall renovation project


A MAN has been banned from an Exmouth street for stalking his former girlfriend, including cycling past her with a golf club in his hand.


Financially troubled Portsmouth was relegated from the Premier League on Saturday - on the eve of its FA Cup semifinal - after West Ham beat Sunderland 1-0.

Portsmouth relegated from Premier League;


Two teenagers are critically injured following a one vehicle crash in Lincoln County in the Town of Pine River, Southeast of Merrill.

Two teenagers critically injured in a one vehicle crash in Lincoln County


Actor Benjamin Bratt visits Modesto, talks about new movie ``La Mission'' with the film's director Peter Bratt and producer Alpita Patel.

Actor Benjamin Bratt visits Modesto, talks ``La Mission''


A former Billings woman has pleaded guilty for her role in a kickback scheme to get military employees to order office supplies from several Billings businesses at inflated prices

Former Billings woman pleads guilty in kickback scheme


Justice John Paul Stevens says he'll decide soon about retiring - for his own peace of mind and to give President Barack Obama and the Senate plenty of time to replace him.

Justice Stevens says he'll decide soon on retiring


A kitchen fire was extinguished this past Monday in the lower level of a Dickinson residence located at 26 Fifth Ave. E., where Ed Kostelecky resides.

Fire is extinguished at a Dickinson residence


Montgomery County commissioners accepted the third quarter report Monday as presented by E-911 representative Jim Capehart.


Sen. Al Franken today hailed changes to a food safety bill that he said would ``make sure organic farmers in Minnesota do not face unnecessary burden by complying with this legislation'' The Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act would require increased inspections at food processing facilities.

Franken hails change to food safety bill


The man charged after an apparently random stabbing of a woman in Vancouver's West End is being kept in custody following his first court appearance.

Man charged for random stabbing being kept in custody


Former world number one Maria Sharapova suffered a setback on her return from injury when she lost 6-4, 6-3 to Lucie Safarova in the first round of the Madrid Open on Sunday.

Sharapova suffers setback on return from injury


Nico Hulkenberg says he is ready to lead Sauber alongside rookie Esteban Gutierrez next season.


Police say the Greek militant group Revolutionary Struggle has claimed responsibility for recent attacks on police in Athens.

Greek militant group Revolutionary Struggle claims recent attacks on police


CARSON, Calif. Los Angeles Galaxy forward Chad Barrett will miss the MLS Cup next week after dislocating his right ankle in training.

Barrett to miss MLS Cup after dislocating ankle


Mamiya announced two new DSLR cameras today, the DM22 and DM28.


TOKYO & SAN JOSE, Calif.--- Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, its wholly owned subsidiary, today announced that Hitachi GST has commenced preparation to make its initial public offering with a listing on the New York Stock Exchange or National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations in cooperation with Hitachi.

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies to commence preparation for an initial public offering


Fortis has closed three small hedge funds following its takeover of part of ABN Amro and merger of the Belgian and Dutch banks' asset management businesses.


Morgan Stanley said Wednesday it lost $2.37 billion during its fiscal fourth quarter as it took a range of losses on assets amid one of the roughest quarters for investment banks.


Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to transit Turkmen electricity through Uzbekistan's power system, Rashid Gulov, deputy chief engineer of the Barq-i Tojik (Tajik Electricity) open joint-stock holding company, has told Asia Plus.

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan agree to transit Turkmen electricity


The Mattala international airport will be opened in November next year and would be the islands second international airport taking thecountry close to be the wonder of Asia.


I believe with all my heart that this recession could have been avoided if this world we live in wasn't based so much on selfish acts of greed and power.


A new survey says 85 % of people believe the level of alcohol consumption in Ireland is too high.

85% believe alcohol consumption in Ireland is too high


ZTE has launched its Android smartphone Skate in Malaysia.


Arsenal have received a major double injury boost with the news that both Jack Wilshere and Emmanuel Frimpong have returned to full training with the rest of the first-team squad.


Hockey Canada and True North announced today that the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, held last winter in the city, will be moved to Windsor, Ont., for its 2012 version.

World Under-17 Hockey Challenge moving to Windsor


Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed his ace striker Wayne Rooney as a legend in the making after his double against West Ham United took his tally for the season to 27 goals.

Sir Alex Ferguson hails Wayne Rooney as a legend in the making


More positive economic news, among other factors, is boosting the ringgit versus the US dollar and the pound sterling.


Two men charged with the murder of a Koronivia man last year will know their fate next week.


Colombian hiphop group ChocQuibTown released a new video for their single ``Hasta el Techo'' Tuesday.

Colombian group ChocQuibTown releases new video


There are several ways a US investor can purchase foreign stocks.


The Seattle Seahawks waived offensive lineman Tyler Polumbus this afternoon, creating an available roster spot to bring back defensive back defensive back Roy Lewis or receiver Deon Butler off of the Physically Unable to Perform list.


A man killed the TV host of ``A Rifleman's Journal'' Thursday in Montana and turned the gun on himself, according to a Mar. 8 Mercury News report.


Auto major Honda Motor Co today said it will cut production in India by 50% from May due to components supply constraints, after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan last month.


Aer Lingus is to reduce its long haul fuel surcharges by up to 20% on all tickets booked for flights between Ireland and the US with immediate effect.

Aer Lingus to reduce long-haul fuel surcharges


Johnson County was the richest county in the Kansas City metro area in 2009, as well as the richest county in Kansas.

Johnson County is richest in Kansas City area


Family members of the 58-year-old personality say Russert died of an apparent heart attack while at work.


AS PART of disaster mitigation, village chiefs in the region, especially those within watershed areas, are urged to plant trees in consonance with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' National Greening Program.


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

Obama expresses admiration for Father Damien


President Obama is scheduled to announce Friday afternoon a revamp of his contraception policy requiring religious institutions to fully pay for birth control, changing the onus on who pays for contraception from employers to insurance companies.

Obama to announce revamp of contraception policy


A teenager who was in a crash which left a motorcyclist dead has escaped a driving ban after admitting dangerous driving.


Eva Longoria Parker wearing a gorgeous long layered hairstyle and looks great in a white shirt and jeans as she joins the cast of Desperate Housewives at PaleyFest09 at the Arclight Theater in Los Angeles.

Eva Longoria Parker's long layered hairstyle !


Bhagyanagar Gas Limited, engaged in marketing of compressed natural gas in Hyderabad and Vijayawada, has geared up to expand its activity following commencement of gas production from the Krishna-Godavari basin by Reliance Industries.

Bhagyanagar gas gears up to expand activity


Corrie is to support Manchester Pride again this year by entering a float in the annual gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender event.

Coronation Street supports Manchester Pride


UK small caps closed firmer, as the wider market also remained robust, with Hambledon Mining surging as it said it was confident of meeting monthly open-pit production targets.


To let Nicki Minaj tell it, she isn't dissing Lil' Kim, or anyone in particular, on the Eminem-featured, ``Roman's Revenge.''


Iran and the European Union agreed on Tuesday to a date and time for nuclear talks in Geneva next week, but President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted in a speech that Iran would not give ``one iota'' in the discussions.

Iran, European Union agree on date for nuclear talks


The Hills hunk Brody Jenner and his model girlfriend Jayde Nicole have split.


Wall Street look ahead...oil up, dollar higher...


A natural gas leak and fire behind a home west of Lake Worth on Saturday afternoon prompted a brief evacuation of nearby residents, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

Natural gas leak near Lake Worth prompts evacuation


President Barack Obama will nominate venture capitalist Tom Wheeler on Wednesday to become the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, a White House official said on Tuesday.

Obama to nominate Tom Wheeler as chairman of Federal communications Commission:


A fake currency racket was busted with the arrest of ten people.


Dozens of bodies, possibly more than 200, were found Saturday in a town outside Damascus, raising the specter of a massacre by Syrian troops as bad as any atrocity committed since the Syrian uprising began nearly 18 months ago.

Dozens of bodies are found in town outside Damascus


The backlash in China against Sharon Stone continued Wednesday as the Shanghai International Film Festival said the American actress was not welcome at this year's event.