Washington, Nov 2 Any mention of Kashmir by US President Barack Obama during his trip to India can be potentially explosive, a top American strategic expert has said, adding that Pakistan will dominate in his talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Mention of Kashmir by Obama will be potentially explosive


Sandy Springs firefighters battled a major apartment fire Monday night that caused heavy damage to two buildings.

Sandy Springs firefighters battle major apartment fire


A former state official who testified at ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial has been arrested for shoplifting.

Former state official arrested for shoplifting


Catterick students will be living the Olympic dream after being selected to help out during the 2012 games.


After Hurricane Gustav hit the Louisiana coast earlier this week, The American Red Cross held a disaster training seminar in Sherman on Tuesday.

Red Cross holds disaster training seminar in Sherman


The Big Ten Network will be available to Time Warner Cable digital converter subscribers with the Sports and Games Tier beginning Thursday, Time Warner Cable announced Tuesday.

Big Ten Network to be on Time Warner Cable


(by Joy Kim) One of the top Korean Wave star, Rain will be joining CUBE Entertainment.


McAfee plans to acquire Stonesoft, a Helsinki-based maker of firewalls, for US$389 million in cash, the companies said Mon May 6th.

Mcafee to acquire firewall maker Stonesoft


First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia Ann, 12, and Natasha, 9, snuck past the press and made a secret trip to Chicago over Memorial Day weekend.

Michelle Obama makes secret trip to Chicago


In an exclusive interview to NDTV's Science Editor Pallava Bagla, India's atomic chief Srikumar Banerjee affirmed that India's nuclear reactors are safe.


Alibaba will acquire eBay solutions provider Auctiva, the company just announced.

Alibaba acquires eBay solutions provider Auctiva


The financial evaluating agency Moody's announced on Thursday that they withdrew the ratings offered to Banca Carpatica out of reasons of business, the action taking place with the common agreement of the parties, according to a press release issued by the agency.

Moody's withdrew the ratings offered to Banca Carpatica


On his website last week, comic book artist and film director Frank Miller slammed the Occupy Wall Street movement, calling it ''nonsense.

Comic book artist/director Frank Miller slams Occupy Wall Street


Ctrip.com International, Ltd. will host a conference call on November 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm to discuss third quarter 2009 financial results.

Ctrip.com international, Ltd. to host conference call


The moment of truth is here for the Windows Phone 7, which finally goes on sale in the US on Monday.


In the aftermath of the serious accident at a Hungarian alumina factory on Monday the toxic sludge has now reached the Danube river.


Denver Nuggets all-star Carmelo Anthony will miss the game Wednesday night in San Antonio following a death in his family.

Carmelo Anthony to miss game in San Antonio


A Glencoe official tells KOCO Eyewitness News 5's Kim Passoth that 15 to 20 homes have been destroyed.

Glencoe official: 15 to 20 homes destroyed


Punjab Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan has said that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto did not require any certificate from the court as although he was punished by the court but the history had pardoned him.

ZAB does not require any certificate from any court;


Gaza militants fired three rockets into southern Israel overnight, causing no damage or injury, Israel's Arabic radio service reported Tuesday.

Gaza militants fire three rockets into Israel:


Oracle announced the availability of several advanced metering infrastructure vendor adapters for Oracle Utilities Smart Grid Gateway.

Oracle announces availability of advanced metering infrastructure vendor adapters


A Frazeysburg man has been downgraded to serious condition at Ohio State University Medical Center after a shooting on Friday that left a St. Louisville woman dead.

Frazeysburg man downgraded to serious condition after Friday shooting


``Deadliest Catch'' captain Phil Harris has woken up from a medically induced coma on Tuesday.

``Deadliest Catch'' captain Phil Harris wakes up from coma


Two Utah teens planned to bomb their school, and then make their escape in a plane, but the plot was uncovered Wednesday at Roy High School.

Two Utah teens planned to bomb school, escape in plane


Georgia Gulf Corp. said Monday that it has adopted a shareholder rights plan following its rejection of Westlake Chemical Corp.'s $30.00 per share takeover offer as financially inadequate and not in the best interest of Georgia Gulf shareholders.

Georgia Gulf adopts shareholder rights plan


The Senate has passed a $700 billion bailout for the financial industry aimed at preventing the economy from plunging into a recession.


A rescue team on Friday pulled a worker to safety after he became trapped in a collapsed trench.

Rescue team pulls worker from collapsed trench


Readers supplied some answers to the Journal's most recent Photo Trivia mysteries as well as clearing up a couple of mistaken identities from a prior edition.


The Lions have released fullback Terrelle Smith and claimed guard Roy Schuening off waivers from Oakland.


Two men were arrested after shots were fired at Northern Irish police lines on Saturday evening along the Newtownards Road as riot squad officers dealt with a crowd of 100 loyalists.

Men arrested after shots fired at Northern Irish police


Gateway Communications, the largest provider of carrier solutions in Africa, is launching CellDirect, a new addition to its Africa Direct product line.

Gateway Communications launches CellDirect


Former captain Shahid Afridi has appealed to President Asif Ali Zardari to take control of cricket matters, as issues can turn worse otherwise.While talking a news channel in Hampshire, Afridi said that he has already played under the supervision of his seniors and can continue doing that in future as well, but compromising on self-respect is not possible.Therefore, he has appealed to the president to urgently intervene in the matters related to the game to save the sport from getting into more crises.While criticizing the Pakistan Cricket Board, Afridi said that he was tolerating ill schemes against him for a long time but there is always a limit to everything.


The second suspect in a violent Mississauga home invasion that sent one man to hospital early Thursday morning turned himself in to police on Friday evening.

Suspect in violent Mississauga home invasion turns himself in


Oil prices edged higher Thursday on a weaker US dollar, OPEC's decision to maintain production levels and a new report that says the slump in global oil demand will not be as bad as initially feared.


Tsepo Masilela has played down his influential role in Bafana Bafana's 2-0 win over New Zealand in the Confederations Cup.


US President Barack Obama ended his historic visit to Ghana Saturday evening after his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since his inauguration.

President Obama ends historic visit to Ghana


The British Library & brightsolid partnership will digitize 40 million historic newspaper pages over ten years for online public access.

British Library to digitize millions of historic newspaper pages


A canny nanny who wanted to earn some extra money hired out her employer's seven-month-old baby to beggars for 100 rupees a day.

Nanny hires out baby to beggars for 100 rupees


Bollywood producer Ramesh Taurani has filed a complaint against actress Deepika Padukone with cine-associations for quitting Tips Films' Race 2 at the eleventh hour.

Ramesh Taurani files complaint against Deepika


Tulsa police are looking for a man who is charged with manslaughter in a February traffic fatality.

Police look for man charged in traffic fatality


Zimbabwe has great potential to become a rugby powerhouse if the Zimbabwe Rugby Union sets up vibrant structures at grassroots level.


A Killen man charged with murder avoided the possibility spending the rest of his life in prison when he pleaded guilty to manslaughter today.

Man charged with murder pleads guilty to manslaughter


Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson has been cleared to practice after suffering a concussion last Saturday.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson cleared to practice


Virgin Blue says it has hiked fares and increased fuel surcharges again due to the soaring cost of fuel.


AFL won't inform club in drug report Updated: 19:35, Monday February 11, 2013 The AFL won't tell the club with a suspected performance-enhancing drug user that they've been named in the Australian Crime Commission investigation despite being given permission to do so.


Ronaldo accepted substantial libel damages from a British newspaper on Monday over a claim that he put his injured ankle at risk by 'living it up' in a Hollywood nightclub.


Threadneedle has launched a multi-asset absolute return fund for head of multi-asset allocation Toby Nangle.

Threadneedle launches multi-asset absolute return fund


Two high school students saved a man and his home from fire when a controlled burn got out of control.

High school students save man, his home from fire


Southwest Airlines canceled at least 64 flights because of a computer glitch that kept planes on the ground for more than two hours, spokeswoman Michelle Agnew said.

Southwest cancels flights because of computer glitch


Window Book's software including Postal Package Partner now has a new Data Distribution System that enables mailers to automatically update Drop Ship data and Labeling List data as changes are made on the USPS website.

Mailers can automatically update drop Ship data and labeling list data


Andy Pettitte pleased with sharpness, wants to pitch Andy Pettitte called yesterday's simulated game ``another good day'' -- so good, in fact, that he made a declaration that was a first during his rehab from a fractured left ankle.


Congressman Fred Upton toured the Palisades nuclear power plant over the weekend now that the facility is back online.

Congressman Fred Upton tours Palisades plant


Martin O'Neill admits Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the best player in the world - but insists he will never be as good as his former Northern Ireland team-mate George Best.

Martin O'Neill admits Cristiano Ronaldo is Best player in world


The regular season Minnesota Wild tickets go on sale at the Xcel Energy Center box office Saturday morning, the team announced Wednesday.

Minnesota Wild tickets to go on sale Saturday


Chinese power plants are running out of coal, with less than a three-day supply in some areas, the government said yesterday, adding to China's logistical headaches after a devastating earthquake.


An interaction program on Chinese publication was held Friday in Nepali capital Kathmandu to mark the coming Chinese New Year.

Interaction program on Chinese publication held in Nepal


A third person has been charged with murder after a man died following an attack on Teesside.


Labour leader Ed Miliband offered to include trade unions in a £5,000 cap on donations as he threw down a gauntlet on party funding reform.

Ed Miliband offers to include unions in cap on donations


Oil prices fell below $76 a barrel today, pressured by a stronger dollar and weaker equities, which outweighed reaction from better-than-expected US jobs data.


As the final preparations are being made ahead of today's ceremony to swear in Zimbabwe's new cabinet newly-inaugurated Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has pledged to pay civil servants in foreign currency.

Tsvangirai to pay civil servants in foreign currency


An environmental assessment of the proposed Georgetown rail expansion is looking at the health implications of more diesel trains, and a second separate EA would be required if GO Transit were to switch to electric as requested by Toronto City Hall.

Assessment to look at health implications of diesel trains


Two people have died in separate mobile home fires in Horry County.

2 die in mobile home fires in Horry County


The power shortfall in the country on Saturday again surged to 785 MW from 397 MW as the electricity generation was recorded as 10,241 MW against the total demand of 11,026 MW during the last 24 hours.


The Lake Express is celebrating its new season today with a community open house.


The government has approved the use of fire arms by the border patrol unit of Ghana immigration service to fight smuggling across the country's borders, interior minister, martin Amidu, has said.

Government approves the use of fire arms


Adviser for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs AF Hassan Ariff on Tuesday said the judges should render their duties with integrity, transparency and without any fear to reach the benefit of separation of the judiciary to the people, which is the expectation of the whole nation.

Judges should render duties with integrity, transparency:


Mumbai , Feb 16 Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who flew in from London today, underwent a successful shoulder surgery at the Breach Candy hospital and is``doing fine'', hospital sources said.


Sardar of satire, Jaspal Bhatti, was cremated in Chandigarh on Thursday evening.


Labour leadership contender Ed Balls became the first former cabinet minister to unequivocally come out and say the Iraq War was ``wrong''.


The US Citizenship and Immigration Services office of the Department of Homeland Security with its office at the US Embassy in Kingston, will be closed to the Jamaican public on Monday, March 28, and Thursday March 31.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services office to close on March 28 and 31


COX Plate winner El Segundo was rated the second best horse in the world last season.


Top White House economist Austan Goolsbee said on Monday he was stepping down, marking the exit of one of President Barack Obama's closest aides at a time when new signs of weakness have emerged in the US economy.

Top White House economist Goolsbee steps down


SIOUX FALLS, SD Sioux Falls-based ethanol producer VeraSun Energy Corp. says it's selling assets to Valero Energy Corp. for $280 million amid difficult industry conditions and tight credit markets.

VeraSun Energy to sell assets to Valero Energy


UK food and drink manufacturers have shown their resilience by launching more than 8500 new products this year, despite the toughest economic trading conditions in decades, the latest Business Confidence Survey from the Food and Drink Federation has revealed.

Food and drink manufacturers launch over 8500 new products


When you are going on a fun trip you will want to make sure that you consider the benefits of going on a 4WD travel adventures.

Benefits of going on 4WD travel adventures


A piano duet is due to be held in St Mary's church in Ewell in aid of the mayor's charities.

Piano duet to be held in aid of mayor's charities


British singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Knopfler, frontman and co-founder of rock legends Dire Straits, has announced a 2013 UK tour, which includes a run of dates at London's Royal Albert Hall.


A summer tennis camp led by local instructors will expand to two locations this year.

Summer tennis camp expands to two locations


Brazilian driver Felipe Massa won the Turkish Grand Prix here on Sunday for the third successive year and his seventh career victory.


Egypt opened the Rafah border crossing Tuesday, allowing supplies into Gaza and residents of the Palestinian enclave to get medical treatment.


Orissa is poised to become the knowledge and education hub of eastern India with a number of Central institutions and private universities coming up in the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said.

Orissa to be the knowledge hub of eastern India:


It has been reported that British cable operator, Virgin Media, is to offer business clients unlimited bandwidth following a number of complaints over slow and disrupted Internet connections.

Virgin Media offers business clients unlimited bandwidth


Florida, ranked No. 1 in every major preseason poll, was selected Monday as the top seed for the 64-team NCAA Division I college baseball tournament.

Florida selected as top seed for NCAA Division I baseball tournament


Sunny skies were expected across much of Texas on Tuesday with highs in the 60s and 70s in some areas, the National Weather Service said.


A draft of arrangements providing security in all Azerbaijani education institutions is being preparing, head of the Education Ministry Executive Office Ilham Pirmammadov told Trend News.

Draft of arrangements to provide security in Azerbaijani education institutions is preparing:


Brown has been charged with two felonies, felony assault and making criminal threats.


V VANCOUVER, July 3 /CNW/ - Mr. Walter Wakula, President and CEO of Firesteel Resources Inc., and Chairman of the Board of Blacksteel Oil Sands Inc. is pleased to announce that Firesteel and Blacksteel have increased the amount of their joint private placement financing to $3,300,000 from the $1,500,000 amount announced in the Company's June 17, 2008 news release.

Firesteel and Blacksteel increase private placement financing to $3,300,000


Members of the Buffalo Island Relay for Life steering committee and team members met with Chairman Brenda Matheny on Thursday evening to discuss upcoming events.

Buffalo Island Relay for Life committee members discuss upcoming events


A GREENACRE home was searched by gang squad officers attached to Strike Force Edinburgh on Wednesday as part of a wider police operation targeting alleged tax fraud by outlaw motorcycle gang members.


JPMorgan Chase has set up a new unit that offers combined prime brokerage and custody services.

JPMorgan offers combined prime brokerage, custody service


A body found on Poteau Mountain in LeFlore County has been identified as that of a missing Wister woman.

Body found in LeFlore County is identified


Demi Moore has allegedly consulted a divorce lawyer following allegations of husband Ashton Kutcher's infidelity.


The Appalachian State University men's soccer team was picked to finish fifth in the Southern Conference preseason poll released by the conference office Wednesday.

Appalachian State University men's soccer picked fifth in preseason poll


US auto giant General Motors said Monday that it saw record sales in China in April, despite a broader slowdown in the world's biggest car market.


Hollywood hunk Matthew Mcconaughey has praised the bravery of his Mud co-star Reese Witherspoon for speaking out so honestly about her recent arrest.

Matthew Mcconaughey praises co-star Reese Witherspoon


The Anti-Defamation League announced that 32 Klein Independent School District campuses gained the No Place for Hate designation.

Campuses gain No Place for Hate designation


Due to popular demand, rock band ``Journey'' has added a third show at the Blaisdell Arena.

``Journey'' adds third show at Blaisdell


A motorcyclist has died in a collision involving two other vehicles on a road in Suffolk.


Scientists have discovered a molecular pathway that works through the immune system to regenerate damaged kidney tissues and may lead to new therapies for repairing injury in a number of organs.

Scientists discover molecular pathway to regenerate damaged kidney tissues


EUROPEAN stock markets went on a roller-coaster ride overnight, but mostly recovered at the end of a day that saw the US central bank make an unprecedented cut in interest rates.


Syria released 755 prisoners on Wednesday as Arab League monitors spent a second day in the Syrian city of Homs gathering accounts about the government's crackdown on dissent.


Pantaloon Retail today said promoters will infuse Rs 400 crore in the company in lieu of convertible warrants issued to them.

Pantaloon Retail promoters to infuse Rs 400 crore


A 32-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday charged with stealing a rhinoceros head from a museum.

Man charged with stealing rhinoceros head from museum


An Ontario County man was injured in a snowmobile crash yesterday afternoon, according to Ontario County sheriff's deputies.

Ontario County man injured in snowmobile crash


Garland's city secretary since 2006, Kayser will serve the association as its president in 2011.

City secretary to serve as association's president


Non-residential buildings are doing well, according to figures from Statistics SA released on Wednesday.


DIEGO Maradona said on Friday he would like to coach Argentina following the surprise resignation of Alfio Basile the previous day.


Passion Pit has cancelled all upcoming July tour dates, including a set at Delaware's Firefly Music Festival, the group announced today.


Garuda Indonesia has opened a new executive lounge at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia for executive class passengers.

Garuda Indonesia opens new executive lounge at Ngurah Rai International airport


AviancaTaca, the third largest airline group in Latin America, announced on Wednesday that it was becoming Avianca.


Vic man burned as fire bears down Updated: 00:47, Monday January 28, 2013 A man was burned while fighting a grassfire that is believed to have turned into a bushfire that has scorched 750 hectares near Boho in northeast Victoria.


A Davenport man has been charged with home invasion after an incident in the north-central part of the city.


Prime Minister Stephen Harper has accepted the resignation of his embattled foreign affairs minister over an apparent security breach involving cabinet documents.

Harper accepts resignation of foreign minister over security breach


As part of the Spring Mountains Hazardous Fuel Reduction Project, Forest Service fire crews will burn wood piles in the Mountain Springs, Lee Canyon and Deer Creek areas.


CNBC's Melissa Francis reports from Vienna a short while ago that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will tomorrow morning announce it's raising its production quota for the first time in two-and-a-half years, citing anonymous sources.


Greek import price inflation continued to rise in April, a report by the statistical office showed on Friday.

Greek import price inflation rises in April


A young advocate tried to commit suicide by consuming pesticide in the Court Hall No 1 on the High Court premises on Monday, alleging police harassment.


Larimer County jail staff intervened in a violent suicide attempt Thursday morning after a 24-year-old man was found in a pool of blood with numerous self-inflicted cuts, according to a news release from Larimer County Sheriff's Office.

Larimer County jail staff intervenes in violent suicide attempt


North Korea began freezing privately-owned South Korean assets at its troubled mountain resort on Tuesday, an official here said, a step that will further damage its already-strained relations with Seoul.

N. Korea begins freezing S. Korean assets at troubled mountain resort


Woman charged over $200,000 booze theft Updated: 08:08, Wednesday May 22, 2013 A woman has been charged with receiving more than $200,000 worth of stolen whisky and vodka from a warehouse in Sydney's west.


Kenny Frease and Tu Holloway combine for 46 points as Xavier defeats Lehigh 70-58 on Sunday.


An Alabama football player was hospitalized after an early morning fight, where shots were fired, said a person familiar with the situation.


Rob Kardashian has been charged with battery and petty theft after tackling a female paparazzi photographer who snapped him as he worked out topless in the gym.


President Barack Obama is trailing the current Republican frontrunners, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, in a dozen key swing states, according to a poll released Tuesday that also found Republicans are more enthusiastic about the upcoming election.


A New York man is suing a New Jersey psychic, claiming she defrauded him of nearly $250,000 he paid her to craft a golden statue that was supposed to ward off negativity.

Man claims psychic defrauded him of $250,000


Spiritual guru Sri Satya Sai Baba passed away on Sunday morning at Puttaparthi in Anantapur district after he suffered from multi-organ failure.


Jones is starting at cornerback in place of Terence Newman, who is doubtful to play, according to owner Jerry Jones.

Adam Jones will start in place of Terence Newman


A new industrial and logistics zone will be set up in Bulgaria's Black Sea city and port of Burgas Bulgaria by the local municipality administration and the state-owned ``National Company Industrial Zones.''

A new industrial and logistics zone will be set up in Bulgaria's port of Burgas Bulgaria


PlushRugs.com is pleased to announce several ways to save when it comes to buying area rugs, including contemporary rugs and traditional rugs.

PlushRugs.com announces ways to save on buying area rugs


A woman was attacked while she was jogging Wednesday morning in West Seattle, police said.

Woman attacked while jogging in West Seattle


Abkhazia is holding its first presidential election since Russia recognized the region's independence from Georgia last year.

Abkhazia holding first presidential election


``We want Greece in the euro,'' Barroso told reporters.


Roger Federer wants to team up with Martina Hingis to represent Switzerland at the London 2012 Olympics.


Queen Elizabeth II of England arrives at Westminster Abbey for the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.


Cocoa futures fell the most in two months on signs that global production will outpace demand.


Katie Holmes says she was ``very excited'' to make her Broadway debut in New York in the stage drama ``All My Sons.''


Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow admits strict diet and rigourous workout helped her get into shape.


Modu, the mobile phone that see you swap out different outer casings to create a phone that suits you, is finally getting a launch date.


International pressure is mounting on President Saleh to step down from power in Yemen and accept the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC, proposal for power transfer in the country, a ruling party said.

Pressure on President Saleh to step down


Maguire, 36, is visiting Israel as the personal guest of businessman Moshe Hogeg, and will attend a family affair.


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Juniper Networks has extended its Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite, which is a comprehensive security software suite that protects mobile devices and customers' sensitive information, and includes mobile device management capabilities.

Juniper Networks extends its Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite


2008-11-05 16:55:01 - Kerry Katona sparked outrage from 'This Morning' viewers after she appeared to slur her words and looked dazed when she appeared on the show today.


ENGINEERING.com Incorporated , developer of the ENGINEERING.com online resource for engineers, announces the filing of an early warning report by its president, John Hayes.

ENGINEERING.com announces filing of early warning report


Venice suffered its worst flooding in 22 years on Monday as the ``acqua alta'' stood more than 1.5 metres deep before beginning to recede in the Renaissance city.

Venice suffers worst flooding in 22 years


Metal titans Megadeth are currently recording their new album with legendary producer Andy Sneap, who also produced their last album 'United Abominations' in 2007.


The rap star known as Tru-Life has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing last week of a man in an apartment lobby near Bellevue Hospital Center, the police said on Thursday.

Rap star charged with murder in stabbing


http://thumpandwhip.com Addressing a group of New Hampshire businessmen, Texas Gov. Rick Perry denies Global Warming.

Presidential candidate Rick Perry denies Global Warming


In occupied Kashmir, pepper gas has claimed the life of a 60-year-old woman, Hajra Begum, in downtown area of Srinagar, medicos said.Doctors at the Casualty of SMHS hospital in Srinagar told media men that, Hajra Begum, a resident of Aali Kadal was brought dead after she suffered a sudden asthma stroke due to pepper gas.

Pepper gas claims life of a woman in Srinagar


Palestinian medics say a Palestinian man was killed by Israeli army fire as he approached Gaza's border fence with Israel.


A Syracuse man is arrested after he kicks and punches a car he stopped in the middle of the road Sunday.

Man arrested after kicking and punching car


The body of an inspirational Catholic who died in 1925 has arrived in Sydney for World Youth Day.

Body of inspirational Catholic arrives in Sydney


Actress Rachel Weisz, who is married to actor Daniel Craig, insists she is a ``very thorny'' person and has countless flaws.


Ashley Cole burst into tears as he begged his wife Cheryl for forgiveness this week, according to a report.

Ashley Cole burst into tears over Cheryl


LinkedIn, an online destination for professional networking, raised $53 million from investors in a fourth round of financing, giving the company an estimated valuation of just over $1 billion, LinkedIn Chief Executive Dan Nye said.


An Enid woman suspected of driving under the influence died after a brief police chase on Thursday, police said.


``I ain't never seen nothin' like this,'' I heard one old timer say.


Swiss bank Credit Suisse said on Thursday it was cutting another 5,300 jobs, as it revealed it made a net loss of about 3 billion Swiss francs in October and November.


In another episode of maligning the judiciary, Pakistan Peoples' Party Senator Faisal Raza Abidi hurled fiery allegations at Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.

Faisal Raza Abidi hurls allegations at chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry


Evan Lysacek won his second straight title at the US Figure Skating Championships on Sunday, though the results will show him with the same score as Johnny Weir.


A 27-year-old Fairbanks man is accused of firing a gun at police during a drug bust.


Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Tribes PK Jayalekshmi has denied allegations of nepotism in the appointment of tribal promoters for various welfare schemes implemented by the Scheduled Tribes Development Department.


US President Barack Obama has joked that he is seeking a second term in the White House so he can keep his daughters Malia and Sasha under armed guard.

Obama jokes he is seeking second term to keep daughters under armed guard


Canada will soon face a serious crisis in caring for the elderly unless policy-makers act now to head it off, says a Carleton University researcher.

Canada faces crisis in caring for elderly: researcher


Rookie right tackle James Carpenter injured a knee during one-on-one pass blocking drills Wednesday afternoon and is scheduled to have an MRI tonight.


Two community recitals are scheduled for this week, free and open to the public, says Maila Gutierrez- Springfield.


The following local residents have become independent consultants with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct-sales company featuring easy-to-prepare gourmet products.

Local residents become consultants with Tastefully Simple


Gross mortgage lending edged up during March despite the onset of a slowdown in the housing market, new figures reveal.


Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan met with Albert Haynesworth on Monday and kept the conversation to himself, saying it's ''completely ridiculous'' to keep talking about it publicly.


An Oaklahoma teen has died from a rare bacterial infection after having a root canal, KOCO.com reported.

Okla. teen dies of rare infection after root canal


A complaint was made about a manhole over the drain where toddler Aisling Symes' body was found last night.


The Houston Club building will be replaced by a new 34-story office tower and parking garage to be built by Skanska USA Commercial Development.

Houston Club building to be replaced with new tower


The science budget will be ``protected'' at £4.6 billion a year in cash terms, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced today.

Science budget 'protected' at £4.6 billion a year


The women's tennis team moved to 5-0 during its spring trip Tuesday, with wins over Rochester and LaSalle by scores of 7-0, 7-0.

Women's tennis moves to 5-0 on spring trip


when Brigadier Gold Limited announced an increase to its private placement from $1 million to $1.5 million, Brigadier announced today it has closed the $1.5 million private placement financing, the proceeds of which will be used to finance the exploration program for the option and for general corporate purposes.

Brigadier announces closing of $1.5 million private placement


Dell Computers today said that going forward, it would shift its focus more on to notebooks as the category has a huge potential in this market.

Dell Computers to shift focus to notebooks


Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray called on his ailing uncle, Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, here Sunday afternoon to inquire about his health.

Raj Thackeray calls on ailing Bal Thackeray


CGGVeritas announces its non-audited third quarter 2009 consolidated results.

Cggveritas announces third quarter 2009 results


Boeing Co lost $56 million or eight cents per share in the fourth quarter, the company announced Wednesday.

Boeing loses $56 million in fourth quarter


The Hub ' the new kid-targeted network that's a joint venture of Discovery and Hasbro ' has added six people to it executive team as it nears its autumn 2010 launch.


Online food and restaurant delivery service GrubHub has raised an impressive $11 million in a Series C round of funding led by Benchmark Capital, an investment group that has also provided early funding for the likes of eBay, Twitter, Yelp and OpenTable.

Food delivery service GrubHub raises $11 million


Arcola has a new mayor, but Leland residents are still unsure who their new mayor will be.


Stade Francais boss Michael Cheika admitted that he expected a tough outing after his side were pushed to the wire by Exeter in the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-finals.


The Phoenix Coyotes hockey team filed for Chapter 11 this week, listing more than $107 million in debts - $104 million of it to team owner Jerry Moyes.


A German judge has ordered John Demjanjuk to appear in court for the trial over allegations that he was a guard at the Nazis' Sobibor death camp, despite the 90-year-old's complaints about health problems.

Judge orders Demjanjuk to appear in court


BUENOS AIRES Argentina star Lionel Messi has blamed the media for creating an apparent rivalry with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting the pair had never crossed swords.


New York trails used by 2.2 million, survey says A first-of-its-kind survey estimates more than 2.2 million cyclists and pedestrians are using 14 of New York State's most popular trails each year.


Heavy rain washed out day two of the five million-dollar HSBC Champions here yesterday, forcing organisers to consider the possibility of extending the tournament into a fifth day.

Rain washes out day two of HSBC Champions


DiabetesAmerica, the premiere network of diabetes care and management centers across the state of Texas, announced today that they will be offering free online health and lifestyle classes to the public.


Tennessee State Capitol protesters were arrested on Wednesday following a union rally, police said.


Seadrill is currently trading higher by 1.01%, so definitely the buyers stepping in, as the stock's volume is on pace to break its average.


SANA'A, July 12 - Interior Ministry has released 234 weapon sellers arrested during the government's campaign to shut weapon stores, the military-run 26sep.net reported on Saturday.

Interior ministry releases 234 weapon sellers


A North West police officer has been arrested for allegedly dragging a man 100 metres with a police car in Setlopo Village, Mafikeng, says Ipid.

Another police officer arrested for allegedly dragging a man


How to read a vehicle history report...find out all about that used car you have been looking to buy with a report like CARFAX.


More snow is expected to fall in Concord this weekend, beginning with a small storm on Saturday morning and a larger one on Sunday.


Nursing homes in Bloomington and Peoria have been fined for serious violations.

Nursing homes fined for serious violations


Ritchie Bros., a global seller of used industrial equipment, announced the initial release of a new online equipment marketplace called Ritchie Bros. EquipmentOne.

Ritchie Bros. announces initial release of online equipment marketplace


Arthur J Gallagher & Co, insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has acquired Wisconsin-based retail insurance broker Fish & Schulkamp.

Arthur J Gallagher & Co acquires insurance broker Fish & Schulkamp


President Barack Obama makes a campaign stop at the University of Miami.

Obama makes campaign stop at University of Miami


The ``Skënderbej'' square, nearly 40 thousand square meters in surface area, which has become fully operational, was opened on Monday.

The ``Skënderbej'' square has become fully operational


Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia passed a number of tests on his upper back and left shoulder on Friday.


Police will consider giving compensation for the damage to Mohzahri's house, which was the scene of an 17-hour shoot-out between the Detachment 88 counterterrorism squad and a terrorist suspect on Aug. 7, a police chief said Wednesday.

Police to consider compensation for damage to Mohzahri's house


Toyota Motor Corp. is boosting production of the gas model Highlander sport utility vehicle at its southern Indiana plant.

Toyota to boost production of gas model Highlander at Indiana plant


Self-proclaimed ``sex kitten'' Eartha Kitt, a sultry singer, dancer and actress who made a name for herself internationally, has died.


Yell, the publisher of the Yellow Pages, has appointed Bob Wigley, previously Merrill Lynch's top man in Europe, as its new chairman to replace Bob Scott, who co-agreed Sir Fred Goodwin's £17 million pension in his former role at Royal Bank of Scotland.

Yell appoints Bob Wigley as new chairman


Kevin Bacon is nursing his dog back to health after the poorly pooch underwent surgery on his leg.

Kevin Bacon nursing his dog back to health


LOS ANGELES -Chris Brown has completed a domestic violence counseling program required as part of the singer's guilty plea to assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna nearly two years ago.

Chris Brown completes domestic violence program


Phil Lesh returned to Terrapin Crossroads last night for his first show back at the venue following a well-deserved vacation.

Phil Lesh returns to Terrapin Crossroads


Troubled supplier Fujitsu has been 'blacklisted' from tendering for future government contracts as part of a new programme to assign a level of risk, based on past performance, to companies wanting to engage in future bids for public sector work.

Fujitsu 'blacklisted' from future government contracts


Chief of Army Staff Gen Pervez Ashfaq Kayani said we have done what had to be done in war on terror now it is up to Civilian government to control the situation.


Congress led UPA has an advantage in Delhi, according to exit poll by various media agencies.


Lil Wayne has been hospitalized again with a seizure, being taken to Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles late on Tuesday night.

Lil Wayne hospitalized again for seizure


Verizon Wireless today announced it will offer the new iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G nationwide on Friday, March 16.

Verizon Wireless to offer new iPad on March 16


Over the weekend it was revealed Jackson has settled out of court avoiding the dreaded trip to London's High Court or video-link testimony.


Thursday, reports by the New York Times stated that the US Treasury is preparing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing for Chrysler that could come as soon as next week.

US Treasury prepares Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing for Chrysler:


NATO and Russia will resume their formal political talks Wednesday with a meeting of the NATO-Russia Council at the ambassadorial level.

NATO, Russia resume formal political talks


French jets have shot down a Libyan warplane near the western city of Misrata, officials announced on Thursday.


The manager of a state department says more help is needed to try and keep snakes out of Hawaii.

More help needed to keep snakes out of Hawaii


A truck wiped out a gas pump at a convenience store north of Sallisaw Tuesday after the truck was struck by a semi.


A Street Fighter branded version of classic board game Monopoly has gone on sale on Amazon.


With the help of federal stimulus money, the City of Plattsburgh has launched a new green initiative to add a geothermal-heating system to the City Police department.


The French armed forces delivered ammunition to the Chadian army to help it repel a rebel assault against President Idriss Deby Itno, a French defence ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

France delivered ammunition for Chad army


The self-proclaimed ``Marijuana Minister'' will remain in federal custody until he stands trial on three counts of drug trafficking.

``Marijuana Minister'' to remain in federal custody until trial


A new report by the International Crisis Group says China needs a ``consistent policy'' on the South China Sea if it is to resolve disputes.

China needs 'consistent policy' on South China Sea:


San Carlos City, Negros Occidental and the National Dairy Authority launched recently, the 120 day community milk feeding program in Barangay Nataban and Barangay Buluangan in San Carlos City.

San Carlos City launches milk feeding program


Jobless rates along the Grand Strand and statewide ticked up again in August as businesses continue to hold back on hiring amid the wobbly economy.


Gov. Malloy is set to speak at the League of Women Voters kick off luncheon in September at The Country Club of Darien

Malloy set to speak at the League of Women Voters kick-off luncheon


You can make the case that there are three different groups of people in the HPC game.

You can make the case that there are ...


A former assistant fire chief has pled guilty to charges of unlawful sexual conduct involving a teenage girl.

Former assistant fire chief pleads guilty to unlawful sexual conduct


Ferrari have hit back at criticism from Italian politicians over the team's 2010 Formula 1 title failure.


Five anti-1080 protesters appeared in court after they were arrested following the protest at Butlers Farm, south of Hokitika on Tuesday morning.


IronKey, maker of the world's most secure flash drive, today announced that it has been awarded a contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide the agency with IronKey secure, managed USB flash drives.

IronKey awarded contract with Federal Emergency management agency


LL Cool J credits his career luck to the fact he pays 10 per cent of his earnings to God.


Bajaj will launch an all new motorcycle in January 2009 to stimulate demand through a major product offensive, the first of several to be launched in 2009.


The British Heart Foundation has launched a social network to boost engagement with supporters and beneficiaries.

British heart Foundation launches social network


Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Ms Farzana Raja has urged country's politicians to forge unity among themselves and strengthen hands of PPP in a bid to obviate various threats confronting the country.

Farzana Raja urges politicians to strengthen hands of PPP to obviate threats confronting country


Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was left seeing red after he's the latest celebrity to get kicked off a Southwest flight.

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong gets kicked off of Southwest flight


``We need to try and be more consistent, that''sa key word in Twenty20 cricket,'' Jayawardene said after his side''s eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals here last night.


Wayne Bridge is ready to sign a new four-year deal and stay with Chelsea.

Wayne Bridge is ready to stay at Chelsea


Chris Wondolowski scored in the 87th minute to lift the San Jose Earthquakes to a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday night.

Wondolowski scores in 87th minute to lift Earthquakes to 1-1 draw with Toronto FC


A man shot outside a Vernon convenience store over the weekend is now facing some serious criminal charges.


There are ``sizeable headwinds'' facing ArcelorMittal, such as its reliance on volatile spot steel markets, according to a note from investment bank Nomura sent to Steel Business Briefing.

'Sizeable headwinds' facing ArcelorMittal:


On Friday March 23, 2012, During the Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo, Colin Clarke lashes out at the ball boy, for putting the ball at his feet.


Real Madrid have signed Brazilian midfielder Kaka from AC Milan, the Primera Liga club said on their website.


Sir Alan Sugar, the businessman and star of The Apprentice, have urged shoppers to 'buy British' to protect jobs during the recession.

Sir Alan Sugar urges shoppers to buy British


A US missile strike targeting a compound killed five militants in a Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border, security officials said, updating an earlier toll of four.

US missile strike kills five militants in pakistan


For the first time in three months, long-term mortgage rates edged higher this week, but remain near historic lows.


There are substantive reasons why I support Peggy Nash for the NDP leadership, and ask other interested Canadians to back her candidacy as well.


Rupee slightly recovered against US dollar after touching the day's lowest level of Rs72.57 on buying and Rs72.67 on selling counters in inter-bank market on Thursday.


An arrest was made Monday in connection with a rape reported Saturday involving a 24-year-old Cedar City woman.


The Postal service has announced that the shape of its postage stamps is to change shape for the first time in over a hundred years on the first of April this year.


Seattle chose quarterback Mike Teel of Rutgers in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, the first quarterback the Seahawks have drafted since picking David Greene in the third round of the 2005 draft.

Seattle chooses quarterback Mike Teel of Rutgers


What is the secret to a wonderful marriage? ``If more people knew the answer the divorce rate in this country wouldn't be so high,'' says Gerry Leeds, 85, of Long Island, NY


The New York Philharmonic has elected a new chairman, an investment banker involved in solving global financial problems linked to the economic meltdown.

New York Philharmonic elects new chairman


Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been indicted for corruption while in office, including trying to sell the US Senate seat that was held by President Barack Obama, prosecutors said on Thursday.

Former Illinois governor Blagojevich indicted


Barnes signed a contract for one year, plus an option, with the Toronto Argonauts on Tuesday after being released last month by the Edmonton Eskimos.

Veteran receiver jason Barnes signs contract with Toronto Argonauts


Ten rare snakes were rescued in separate raids conducted by police and an NGO - People For Animals - in central and north Delhi.

Rare snakes rescued in central & north Delhi


Minister for Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Eknath Dhakal, has said that economic and social transformation was not possible when political leaders lack positive thinking and farsightedness.


Rihanna, who recently confirmed she is no longer together with Chris Brown after briefly reuniting with the 23-year-old R&B star despite the fact he is still under supervised probation for beating her in 2009, has admitted that Beyoncé who is married to her ``genius'' mentor Jay-Z, makes her feel insecure.


Gov. Ted Strickland declared a state of emergency for Ohio on Monday after high winds from the remnants of Hurricane Ike snapped trees, downed power lines and were blamed for six deaths.


Feds seek evidence after fiery Calif. standoff; charred remains found of killing suspect By The Associated Press MODESTO, Calif. ' Federal and local law officers are combing through the ruins of a Modesto apartment complex where a suspect died in a fiery police standoff, seeking evidence on the blaze and what led to the fatal shooting of a deputy and a locksmith.


Tata Communications Ltd said it appointed Laurie Bowen as its president of sales and strategy for global data and mobility.


FiberNet reported having problems with its phone service in the Tri-State area Friday, a company official said.

FiberNet reports problems with phone service in the Tri-State


So has working for a regional bank become a catastrophic career move?


Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, a highly esteemed spiritual figure who is a descendant of well-known rabbis on both sides of his family, visited the Cave of Machpelah during a tour of Israel.

Rabbi Pinto visits the Cave of Machpelah


UNITED Nations resident co-ordinator Kanni Wignaraja says Zambia's 2012-2013 budget will test the resolve of the Patriotic Front government.


Police have identified a man who was fatally struck by a train in metro Atlanta as 27-year-old Anthony McCullum.

Police identify man fatally struck by train in metro Atlanta


The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says the first mountain lion of the season has been killed, in Dunn County.

First mountain lion of season killed in Dunn County


Indonesia's First Lady Ani Yudhoyono will depart for Pittsburgh, USA, on Tuesday night where she will undergo surgery for an illness she is having.

First Lady Ani Yudhoyono to undergo surgery in us


An El Monte man who called himself the ``supreme commander'' and created a fake Army unit in Temple City pleaded guilty today to three felonies, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office officials said.

'Supreme commander' of fake Army unit in Temple City pleads guilty


Extremist forces threaten the very existence of Pakistan, the incoming US commander in the region warned on Thursday.


British funnyman Russell Brand was deported from Japan on Sunday because of his previous convictions, according to his pop star wife Katy Perry.


Danny Washbrook has joined the Wildcats in a deal that will see him in Wakefield colours for the next three years.


THE work of volunteers in and around Ledbury was celebrated on Saturday, March 19, with a special event at the town's church.


Doctors say Brazilian striker Ronaldo is doing well after undergoing successful surgery on his broken left hand.

Brazilian striker Ronaldo doing well after surgery on broken hand


Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has ruled out a return to Barcelona in the future.

Pep Guardiola rules out return to Barcelona


A man is missing after being swept off rocks on Kauai's north shore.


NEW YORK Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy will acquire online music-sharing site Napster Inc. for about $127 million in cash to boost its digital media capabilities.

Best Buy will acquire musicsharer Napster


The Long Island Ducks return home on Thursday September 17 for the final home stand of their 2009 season.

Long Island Ducks return for final home stand of 2009


Two people were seriously hurt after a rollover crash early this morning.


Wyoming Seminary opened its season with a 38-7 win over Kiski Prep on Saturday afternoon led by a superb effort from Will Martin.


This time, Ford executives vow, there is no going back to the bad habits of the past.

Ford executives vow there's no going back to bad habits


Joan Rivers, Tom Green and Jesse James are set to star in this year's 'Celebrity Apprentice'.

Joan Rivers, Tom Green, Jesse James to star in 'Apprentice'


United Airlines plans to add a daily direct United Express flight from Peoria to Denver to meet what it says is increasing demand.

United adding flight from Peoria to Denver


EVERTON midfielder Jack Rodwell is set to be sidelined for a month with a groin injury.

Jack Rodwell will be sidelined for a month


Model-actress-item girl Claudia Ciesla has done a calendar shoot with the Spanish soccer star Andres Iniesta.

Claudia Ciesla shoots with Spanish soccer star Andres Iniesta


EU leaders are holding a second day of talks in Brussels today as part of the spring EU summit.

EU leaders hold second day of talks in Brussels


Weight Watchers has done a deal with McDonald's to promote some of its meals.

Weight Watchers does deal with McDonald's


Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has a mild left ankle sprain and will miss at least one week, the team announced on Thursday.


``I welcome the International Court of Justice`s Advisory Opinion on Kosovo, which confirms that that Kosovo`s Declaration of Independence did not violate international law. Kosovo has been functioning as an independent State for 2½ years. I encourage other States that have not so far recognised Kosovo now to do so. Kosovo is a unique case and does not set a precedent'', Hague said.


AP Writer A diplomat says Somali pirates have freed a Liberian-flagged chemical tanker with 28 crew onboard.


Former Associate Justice and Taguig City mayoralty candidate Dante O. Tinga on Saturday dismissed attempts by political opponents to besmirch his name by making an issue out of decisions he had previously penned in the Supreme Court.


Owens Community College will begin shortening its work week by one day starting this summer.

Owens Community college shortening work week


Sandy Hook families to split funds from charity $7.7 million split among 40 parties Forty families most severely impacted by the Dec. 14 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School will now split $7.7 million from a charitable fund established after the tragedy.


The New York Times launches a San Francisco edition today as US newspapers, facing a precipitous decline in advertising and the challenge of the Web, search for new markets and new revenue.


Radcliffe won Tuesday's primary over Curtis Miller of Sparta with 56 percent of the vote.


Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini will wear a protective mask during training and games after breaking his nose in the 2-0 loss to Cagliari on Sunday.

Juventus defender Chiellini to wear protective mask after breaking nose in loss to Cagliari


Microsoft said it had begun switching Hotmail accounts to Outlook.com as it officially launches its revamped email service.

Microsoft switches Hotmail accounts to Outlook.com


The study, conducted across the country, investigated risk factors for developing dysphagia, after undergoing radiotherapy treatment for a head & neck cancer.

Study investigates risk of dysphagia after radiotherapy treatment for head & neck cancer


Miami FC head coach Zinho said he would shave his head if the team makes the playoffs this season.

Miami FC coach Zinho will shave head if team makes playoffs


London Mayor Boris Johnson has called for British immigration authorities to stop being ``a pain in the neck'' to Indian students saying their policy is not only preventing some of the brightest young people from coming to Britain but also damaging the country's reputation.

''Stop being a pain in the neck to Indian students``


08-08-08, 12:25, - Russian developer Tyumenoblsnabsbyt has signed a partnership agreement with Russia's biggest bank Sberbank, which will provide funds for development projects.

Tyumenoblsnabsbyt signs partnership agreement with Sberbank


The Jets placed the franchise tag on linebacker David Harris on Tuesday, the first time the team has used the designation since 2006.


Congressman Peter Welch says he supports a new health care reform bill that was unveiled by House Democratic leaders this week.

Welch supports new health care reform bill


A Port Huron man was arrested early this morning after he fired several gunshots.


A stroke patient has died after an ambulance driver allegedly refused to work beyond his shift and clocked off part-way through a 999 journey.

Stroke patient dies after ambulance driver clocks off


India and Denmark Wednesday signed three agreements including a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy.


Maritz Travel said today it has acquired Experient, a Twinsburg, Ohio-based provider of meeting and event services to associations, tradeshows, corporations and the US government.


Blake's Lotaburger at 1300 S. Valley Drive has been cleared to reopen after repairing damage caused during a March 19 kitchen fire.


President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the government would continue to maintain a conducive business climate in the country so that business people could play a bigger role in efforts to solve problems faced by the nation.

Government to maintain conducive business climate :


Nina Dobrev shined in a Spring 2013 Herve Leger by Max Azria ensemble as she hit the black carpet for the Fanstang Party in Shanghai.

Nina Dobrev shines in Herve Leger by Max Azria ensemble in Shanghai


Liberty International, the numero uno mall owner in Britain, plans to split into two to drive stakeholders' wealth in a better and stronger way.


Former Australian and Ireland rugby international fly-half Brian Smith has left his post as London Irish rugby director to become attack coach for England.


In the latest in a series of exam-related goof-ups, a five-mark question was repeated in the final-year BSc object-oriented programming paper for distance education students on Wednesday.


The Colombian military captured 11 alleged guerrillas Friday in a rural area on the country's Pacific coast, the Colombian National Army said.

Colombian military captures 11 alleged guerrillas


India on Thursday relaxed visa extension norms for a select category of Pakistan nationals, including Hindus, Sikhs and other minorities who have come to the country seeking Indian citizenship.

India relaxes visa norms for select Pakistanis


Ethiopian Premier Meles Zenawi on Thursday reshuffled his 15-member cabinet, including the key ministries of defense and information.


A gold bug veteran is still experimenting with stocks -- and real estate.

Gold bug still experimenting with stocks


A woman was fatally shot during a robbery Sunday afternoon at a northwest Indiana convenience store.

Woman fatally shot at Indiana convenience store


Davy Jones, former lead singer of the 1960s made-for-television pop band The Monkees, died on Wednesday at a hospital in Florida, according to an official from the local medical examiner's office.


Sunrise weather presenter Grant Denyer passed out live on air as he took to the skies in a stunt plane while pulling 8G.

Sunrise weatherman Grant Denyer passes out on air


Lenovo, the world's fourth largest computer maker, will cut 2,500 jobs and decrease spending by USD300m, the company said in a statement posted on the Hong Kong Exchange website.


Imports of ash trees are to be banned from today in an attempt to stop the spread of a disease which has devastated them in Europe.


A Pennsylvania pretzel company has issued a nationwide recall of one of its products amid concerns of possible salmonella contamination.

Pretzel company issues nationwide recall


An annual golf tournament at Wolf Creek Resort has raised $18,000 for local charities.

Golf tournament raises $18,000 for charities


Liquid, aerosol and gel restrictions for hand luggage of overseas travellers will be lifted from all Australian airports in 2013, but laptops and tablets will still need to be hauled out of your bag.

Liquid restrictions to be lifted at Australian airports in 2013


News Service Citrix plans to announce Monday that it will buy VMLogix as part of a larger push to offer more self-service tools and address concerns like vendor lock-in facing enterprises using the cloud.


Fans around the world marked what would have been the 51st birthday of late pop icon Michael Jackson as thousands braved rain in New York for a party organized by filmmaker Spike Lee.

Fans mark would-have-been birthday of 'king of pop'


Portuguese mobile operator TMN, in partnership with CVMultimedia, has launched a Wi-Fi service in Cape Verde, which now counts with two hotspots at the country's main airports, located at Cidade da Praia and at Ilha do Sal.

TMN launches Wi-Fi service in Cape Verde


NEW DELHI - Asian champion South Korea held two-time defending champion Germany to a 2-2 draw Monday in the men's field hockey World Cup.

South Korea holds defending champion Germany


Orlando Bloom has turned fashion photographer and snapped his supermodel wife Miranda Kerr topless for a new ad campaign.

Orlando Bloom turns fashion photographer


Audi will present a spectacular lineup of premieres at the AMI Leipzig, along with its current model range.

Audi to present a spectacular lineup of premieres in Leipzig


New Packers nose tackle Brian Soi has been out of football since June 2008.


Beijing, Aug 27 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has signed an order of battle to counter possible attacks by South Korea and the US, state-run news agency KCNA reported.


The body of a teenage boy washed up on a beach in Mitchell's Plain, Western Cape police said on Friday.


A junior footy dad punched another in the face during a fight sparked by his son not getting off a trampoline, a Melbourne court has been told.


David Beckham has been linked with sensational return to Real Madrid, according to the Daily Mail.

David Beckham linked with sensational return to Real Madrid


London animal rights activists who blackmailed firms linked to Huntingdon Life Sciences have been jailed.


Drug stocks were mixed in early action Thursday with shares of Myriad Genetics Inc. climbing on news that it has signed a deal with Swedish drug conglomerate H. Lundbeck A/S for the European commercialization of Myriad's Alzheimer's drug candidate Flurizan.


New flu strain to hit Australia Updated: 09:59, Monday June 4, 2012 A new strain of flu from the northern hemisphere is likely to spread through Australia this winter, NSW health authorities say.


Former Liberal finance minister John Manley says he feels ``sympathy'' for the current finance minister's deficit woes but that it's time for a ``serious'' conversation about Canada's fiscal future, including the possibility of tax hikes.

Manley feels 'sympathy' for finance minister's deficit woes


(by Kim Hye-jin) TEEN TOP opened the first teaser of their third mini album title song, 'To You'.


- Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum has been suspended by Major League Baseball for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for inappropriate and aggressive actions toward the umpires after Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Reds in Cincinnati.


The US government plans to take ownership stakes in banks in a fresh bid to restore confidence in financial markets, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday, according to dpa.

US government to take stakes in banks, Paulson says


ROB ANDREW admitted the Rugby Football Union had hit ``rock bottom'' following the publication of damning reports into England's failed World Cup campaign.

Rob Andrew admits the rugby Football Union has hit ``rock bottom''


The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest are pleased to announce that they are to sponsor 4Homes, Channels 4's leading property strand.

The Royal Bank of Scotland to sponsor 4Homes


Ex-Bull Crawford traded to the Hawks for pretty much nothing at all.


The government primary school located at Sri Venkateswara Colony in Hastinapuram always remains closed during monsoon.


The Selena Gomez fragrance is just about to launch her self-titled fragrance at Macy's Herald Square in New York City.

Selena Gomez's fragrance will launch at Macy's Herald Square


Legendary Mexican wrestler Alfonso Dantés died early Wednesday morning at his Mananzillo, Mexico home.


Online editing and proofreading company Scribendi.com has been named a finalist in three categories in the 6th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

Scribendi.com named as finalist in 6th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business


The New York Red Bulls announced today that it has signed Swedish defender Markus Holgersson.

New York Red Bulls sign Swedish defender Markus Holgersson


ONLY a third of jeepney drivers have received their fuel subsidy cards since the program is continuously hobbled by problems ranging from delayed distribution and the loading of the P1,050 cash assistance.

Only a third of jeepney drivers receive fuel subsidy cards


Top-ranked Dinara Safina will meet defending champion Sara Errani in the Slovenia Open final after they dispatched first-time WTA Tour semifinalists on Saturday.

Safina to meet Errani in Slovenia Open final


The Coast Guard has suspended its search off the coast of far eastern Maine for a Lubec fishermen who went missing after the sinking of a 34-foot boat.

Coast Guard suspends search for fisherman


The Only Way Is Essex stars Lydia Bright, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Maria Fowler and Lauren Goodger have stripped off for a revealing photo shoot, comparing body hang-ups ahead of the launch of the show's new series this week.

The Only Way is Essex's Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh strip off


The military will not tolerate any attempts to smear the monarchy for political gains, Army chief General Anupong Paochinda said Monday in a stern warning against messages deemed offensive found in Web sites and flyers.

Military will not tolerate attempts to smear monarchy:


16 Jun, 17:02 - Danielle Lloyd has claimed that she might be scarred for life after receiving emergency surgery following an attack last month.

Danielle Lloyd 'might be scarred for life'


As part of it's big marketing push to sell even more Xboxes this holiday season, Microsoft is staging a virtual rock 'n pop fest on the weekend of November 28th to 30th November.


Chris Smalling has said the start of the football season has been ``like a dream'' in the wake of his assured performance during England's 3-0 Euro 2012 qualification victory over Bulgaria.

Chris Smalling says season has been 'like a dream'


Former Gov. Jim Gilmore raised $396,000 for his US Senate bid during the first three months of this year, according to a report his campaign filed Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission.

Former Gov. Gilmore raises another $396,000 for his US Senate bid


Lockheed Martin recently delivered its 2,000th Symphony jamming system to help protect allied convoys and soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq from the threat of remotely-detonated improvised explosive devices.

Lockheed Martin delivers 2,000th Symphony system


Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry suffered from a chronic brain injury that may have influenced his mental state and behavior before he died last winter, West Virginia University researchers say.

Chris Henry suffered chronic brain injury


she didn't fight with anyone inside a nightclub last Thursday night -- because sources close to LiLo tell TMZ ... she wasn't even out that night.


A New Zealand doctor who had an extramarital affair with his stepdaughter who was also his patient and employee has had his registration cancelled by the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.


A Milford Haven couple who met during the Second World War will celebrate a special anniversary tomorrow.


Juande Ramos has been sacked by CSKA Moscow, exactly a year after being sacked by Tottenham Hotspur, following a demoralising defeat at the weekend that could cost them the title and Champions League place.


``The significance of bees to agriculture cannot be underestimated,'' Alex Lu, associate professor of environmental exposure biology, Harvard School of Public Health, who led the study, was quoted as saying in the journal Bulletin of Insectology.

The significance of bees to agriculture cannot be underestimated:


A fourth suspect has been arrested in a killing during an Oklahoma City home invasion.


In a move to prevent special economic zones from turning into real estate projects, the finance ministry has barred SEZ developers from selling controlling stake in their ventures.

Finance ministry bars SEZ developers from selling controlling stake in their ventures


The Oregon Department of Forestry says a grass fire is burning in the hills above Phoenix near Anderson Butte Road and Griffin Creek Road.

Grass fire burning in the hills above Phoenix


John McCain did an interview via satellite yesterday with WSYX ABC News in Columbus, Ohio, in which he claimed that the United States has the world's largest oil reserves.

McCain claims US has 'the world's largest oil reserves'


A Madison County woman is facing rape charges after officials said she was found in a car with a 15-year-old boy.


Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski signed a multi-fight, 16-month contract with Strikeforce on Monday, according to sources close to the negotiations.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski signs with Strikeforce;


Premier League footballer El Hadji Diouf has been banned from driving for six months after admitting several offences.

El Hadji Diouf was banned from driving for six months


T-Mobile USA Inc. announced it has upgraded its network in Austin to handle faster data speeds for users of smart phones and mobile laptop computers.


North Bristol NHS Trust is upgrading their telecoms infrastructure using Alcatel-Lucent products.

North Bristol NHS trust upgrades its telecoms infrastructure


Twenty five Pennsylvania residents pleaded guilty to welfare fraud and/or were sentenced for their crimes during April, the Office of Inspector General announced today.


Shares of ArcelorMittal are trading very close to calculated resistance at $33.24 with the current price action closing at just $33.04 placing the stock near levels that make it difficult to buy.


the Rubicon Project, a company with a mission to automate the large, yet highly inefficient Internet advertising industry, has raised $21 million in total capital with a $15 million follow-on to the $6 million financing the company announced four months ago on October 8.


Mayor Kevin Johnson told KCRA 3 he is optimistic about keeping the Kings in Sacramento.

Kevin Johnson optimistic about keeping Kings


The Kansas City Chiefs announced Friday that they have agreed to terms with safety Oliver Celestin on a one-year contract.

Chiefs agree to terms with defensive back Celestin


A Miami University football player accused of entering other students' dorm rooms in the middle of the night has been indicted.

Miami University football player indicted


Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing, chairman of Cheung Kong Ltd and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, has raised his shareholding in Cheung Kong to 40.34% from the previous 40.33%, sources reported.

Li Ka-shing raises shareholding in Cheung Kong


Former NHL prospect Daniel Ryder has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial on charges stemming from an armed robbery in Newfoundland.

Ryder declared mentally unfit to stand trial


SunGard, one of the world's leading software and IT services companies, today announced that it has completed an amendment of its existing senior secured credit facility.

SunGard amends existing senior secured credit facility


Leonora Carrington, the English native who considered Mexico home, and is thought to be one of the final surrealist artists, has died at the age of 94 in Mexico.

Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington dies at age 94 in Mexico


Goodwill of North Georgia will open its 45th store at 775 Whitlock Ave. today at 9 am The store is expected to create roughly 40 jobs in west Marietta, according to a Goodwill spokesperson.

Goodwill of North Georgia to open 45th store today


Kolkata, April 9 Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that he was not a politician and was apolitical.


``I would seriously consider serving in a Department of Defense under Ron Paul, if asked,'' Mr. Bolton said via Mr. Napolitano's Twitter page.

John Bolton: 'i would seriously consider serving' under Ron Paul


Government-owned NMDC is upbeat about acquisitions in Russia and the US.


NHK World, the international English-language news channel of Japanese public broadcaster NHK, has launched on Virgin Media in the UK.


Eric Lichaj has admitted that he is targeting a starting spot in the Aston Villa team following his return from injury.


Overall company car, van and truck fleet sizes have continued to fall in the UK post-recession economy, according to a new survey.

Overall fleet sizes have continued to fall


Kristina Train has announced that she will be releasing her debut album, titled 'Spilt Milk', via Blue Note Records on 20 October 2009 in the US.


Radical writer Alexander Cockburn, seen here in 1977, a longtime columnist for The Nation and editor of the political newsletter CounterPunch, died Friday.

Longtime 'Nation' columnist Alexander Cockburn dies


China will push forward development of rural credit systems, the People's Bank of China said in a statement on its website today.

China to push development of rural credit system, pboc says


Mithun Manhas and Rajat Bhatia kept Delhi in the hunt for the all-important first innings lead after Mumbai's batting collapsed sensationally to the hard-working pair of seamers Sumit Narhwal and Parwinder Awana.

Manhas and Bhatia keep Delhi in the hunt


Christmas at Capitol formally started Tuesday evening with a display of fireworks and the switching on of Christmas decorations at Arnedo Park led by Governor Lilia Pineda.


Comedian Bill Cosby received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Monday after refusing to accept the award twice in the past.

Comedian Bill Cosby receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor


The Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday that there are more career diplomats than political appointees in compliance with Republic Act 7157 or the Foreign Service Act, contrary to claims.

There are more career diplomats than political appointees --


Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have reached a divorce settlement and custody deal in record time.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes reach divorce settlement


Brazil turned on the style to beat world champions Italy 2-0 in a friendly thanks to first-half goals by Elano and Robinho.


NEW YORK Fitch Ratings on Monday said it removed the negative rating watch on Citizens Financial Group and its bank subsidiaries.

Fitch removes negative watch on Citizens Financial


A state employee has been arrested on felony charges of misconduct of a public officer and using personal information for unlawful purposes, the state attorney general says.

State employee arrested for felony misconduct


Lady Gaga canceled a sold-out concert in Indiana last night after collapsing shortly before taking the stage.

Lady Gaga cancels concert after collapsing


The Israeli government is moving ahead with plans to build nearly 1,300 new apartments in occupied Jerusalem, an official said Monday, a step that could complicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meetings with American officials in the United States.

Israel moves ahead with plans to build 1,300 New apartments


Oceania Cruises has chartered its 684-guest ship Insignia to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises of Germany for two years, effective April 2012, at the conclusion of her currently published schedules.

Oceania Cruises charters ship to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises


The Vanuatu Prime Minister Edward Natapei loses his job due to the fact that he didn't hand in any absence notes after being away.

Vanuatu Prime Minister Edward Natapei loses job:


Energy companies and other business interests have launched a nationwide campaign against climate change legislation in Congress.

Energy companies launch nationwide campaign against legislation


The new NBC Sports Radio network has announced its weekend programming schedule that affiliate stations will air beginning Saturday, January 5.

NBC Sports Radio network announces weekend programming


Garth Brooks, veteran singer Connie Smith and keyboard player Hargus ``Pig'' Robbins will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this year.

Garth Brooks to be inducted into the country music Hall of Fame


The Kenya Wildlife Service said the three of the four-man gang were believed to have invaded the reserve on a poaching mission late on Thursday.

Kenya wildlife Service (KWS) said the three of


Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel sold his home in Upper Arlington, 10TV News reported on Tuesday.


Cobham is significantly enhancing its existing presence in India through the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary, Cobham India Private Limited.


10 nine-storey residential buildings are constructed in Mingachevir city of Azerbaijan for 500 IDP families.

10 residential buildings constructed in Mingachevir for idps


The US and North Korea held Wednesday their highest level meeting in four years over the dismantling of Pyongyang's nuclear programme.

US, North Korea hold highest level meeting in four years


DEMONSTRATORS targeted the Dalai Lama on the third day of his visit to Britain today, on the eve of closely-watched talks between the Tibetan spiritual leader and Prime Minister Gordon Brown.


Electronics giant Philips is recalling two million of its Senseo coffee makers because of a slight safety risk, the director of Philips Nederland told news agency ANP on Tuesday.

Philips recalls two million coffee makers


The Mets and Nationals had their series finale postponed on Thursday due to rain.


BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia started for Khulna on Sunday, on a two-day visit to take her election campaign south.

Khaleda starts for Khulna, taking campaign south


The banned pan masala is still available, said teachers from various schools in the district who participated in the debate held at the General Hospital on Friday on 'Tobacco-free Ernakulam --achievement, challenges and future'.

'Pan masala is still available near schools'


'Top Gun' director Tony Scott has committed suicide, jumping to his death from a bridge in Los Angeles on Sunday.


Google is postponing the launch this week of two mobile handsets in China developed in cooperation with Motorola and Samsung

Google postpones launch of mobiles in China


The Iowa Supreme Court began streaming its oral arguments live yesterday as part of a campaign to make courts there more accessible.

Iowa Supreme Court streams oral arguments;


A leading Indian social worker has returned a prestigious government award in protest against corruption.


Defenseman Brent Seabrook said during Sunday morning's practice that he will play in Game 6 of Chicago's first-round series with the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.


An Ottumwa woman whose home contained more than a dozen dogs and cats has plead guilty to five counts of animal neglect.

Ottumwa woman pleads guilty to animal neglect


Werner Otto, a German trailblazer in the mail order catalogue business, whose Otto Group grew from selling a small range of shoes into an international retail and services venture, has died aged 102, his group said Tuesday.

Mail order mogul werner Otto dies at 102


Skype cofounders transfer ownership, mobile VOIP's bright future, and Snom and Estos partnership offers MS VOIP.


The Commission on Elections is intensifying its efforts against violators of campaign rules and regulations, which will be very rampant as the May 13 midterm polls draws closer.

Comelec intensifies efforts against violators of campaign rules


Australia opening batsman David Warner will face a disciplinary hearing for his Twitter outburst against two senior Australian cricket journalists, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.


Dr. Michael Westcott, Chief Medical Information Officer for Alegent Health in Omaha, NE, says he believes most publications do a good job -- however, he does feel that the level of detail has declined over the past few years.


Dance St. Louis is holding a three-day festival this spring that will feature 34 dance companies, including the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, for just $10 a night.


Men dump chivalry that places women and children first and flee sinking ships to try to save themselves, says a new study.


Grammy-winning hip-hop star Lil' Kim could face years in prison when she is sentenced in June for lying about a shootout outside a radio station.


US President Barack Obama has warned Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas that failure to resume direct peace talks with Israel could undermine US-Palestinian ties, Palestinian officials said on Saturday.

Obama warns Abbas against failure to resume direct talks


Del Monte will sell its seafood business, which includes the StarKist brand, to a South Korean company for $363 million as it focuses on higher margin produce and pet foods.


Union Minister of state for Tourism, Sultan Ahmed today asked the tourism industry in southern India to promote adventure tourism in the region and strive to diversify tourism products.

South India should promote adventure tourism:


Andrew Shrimpton, the former head of hedge fund regulation at the Financial Services Authority who now runs Kinetic, a consultancy, said: ``The credit crisis is definitely kicking in for the hedge fund industry now. We are being approached by hedge funds considering voluntary fund liquidations on a weekly basis.''

'We are approached by hedge funds considering fund liquidations on a weekly basis'


Swiss-Moldovan skier Urs Imboden has retired from Alpine racing after a career in which his change in national affiliation prompted a rules change.


President-elect John Atta-Mills appealed on Sunday for wisdom to lead Ghanaians, a day after winning a presidential poll deemed exemplary by African standards.


Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt wants to call 23 witnesses to support her $6.5 million claim against the Colombian government for the physical and emotional damage suffered in her six-year captivity by FARC rebels, radio station Caracol reported Friday.

Betancourt to call 23 witnesses to support claim:


In a speech in St. Louis this morning, Nixon said he plans to call a special session in September.


Elida will have a welcome home celebration for the state runner-up boys basketball team at 2 pm Sunday at the Elida Fieldhouse.


BHP Billiton Ltd has appointed Shriti Vadera as a non-executive director, taking the number of directors on the mining giant's board to 12.

BHP Billiton appoints non-executive director


Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that virtually the same percentage of surveyed rheumatologists selected Amgen/Pfizer/Takeda's Enbrel and Abbott/Eisai's Humira as the most efficacious agent for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Virtually the same percentage of surveyed rheumatologists selected Enbrel and Humira as the most efficacious agent for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis


Actress Rachel Taylor's AVO application against Matthew Newton reportedly shows she feared for her life.


Buffalo Police say three people have been shot on the city's east side.


Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has been admitted to a hospital, a week after she was forced to miss her own 85th birthday party due to ill health.

Former uk premier Thatcher admitted to hospital


Secretary of State Doug La Follette has told 12 News reporter Kent Wainscott he will file the paperwork Thursday to enter the governor's race if there is a recall election.

La Follette to file paperwork to enter governor's race


Bertelsmann is founding an online journalism school to educate reporters internationally who face censorship and persecution, Europe's largest media company said Thursday.

Bertelsmann founds online journalism school


European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia expresses concern about demarcation works along administrative boundary line with South Ossetia, EUMM reported on Nov. 26.

EUMM expresses concern about demarcation works along administrative boundary line with South Ossetia


The jaws of adolescent great white sharks may be too weak to capture and kill large marine mammals, according to a new study published in the Journal of Biomechanics by an international team of scientists.

Adolescent great white sharks may be too weak to capture and kill large marine mammals


DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Two Florida banks closed Friday, becoming the 70th and 71st banks to fail this year.


The actor struck the cyclist while coming out of an alley onto Santa Monica Boulevard.


ONGC Tripura Power Co, a unit of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp, has signed an MoU with Dhaka to open up a new transport corridor through Bangladesh for transporting heavy equipment for its power plant in Tripura.

ONGC Tripura signs MoU with Dhaka for transport corridor


Toronto actress Lisa Ray is preparing for a stem cell transplant to treat her rare cancer.

Actress Lisa Ray preparing for stem cell transplant


Inflation based on the wholesale price index dropped to 0.13% for the week ended May 30 from 0.48% in the previous week.


Carnival Cruise Lines plans to bring a larger cruise ship to New Orleans by November 2009, swapping out the Fantasy for the Triumph.


Economists say the private sector can provide 250,000 jobs in only six months, if it seriously commits to the Royal Decree calling for raising the Saudization rate.

Private sector can provide 250,000 jobs in six months


Late breaking news from Pima County Superior Court where a Tucson man has just been sentenced to 25 years to life for strangling his girlfriend.


Kolkata, July 11 A 55-year-old man was killed by suspected Maoists in West Bengal's West Midnapore district Sunday, police said.


The much anticipated Perry Ellis decision is in.


BOSTON ― Paul Pierce, whose dramatic return from a knee injury lifted Boston to a win in over Los Angeles in the opener of the NBA finals, said Friday there's a ``great chance'' he'll play in Game 2 on Sunday.

Pierce: 'great chance' I'll play in Game 2


Just another day in the life of former television star Johnny Knoxville, who is gearing up for the opening of his film, ``Jackass 3D,'' today.

Johnny Knoxville gears up for opening of film, ``Jackass 3D''


UFC Welterweight Matt Hughes was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame today during the UFC Fan Expo in conjunction with this weekend's UFC 114 event.

Matt Hughes inducted into UFC Hall of Fame


Mick Jagger has been named an honorary tourism ambassador for the Amazon rainforest.

Mick Jagger named tourism ambassador for the Amazon


Federal Cabinet on Saturday urged the people to participate fully in general elections tomorrow and reiterated the government's firm resolve to maintain law and order at all costs to enable peaceful and orderly polling.

Cabinet urges people to participate in elections


Baroness Margaret Thatcher, the former British Prime Minister, was hospitalized earlier this week after she didn't recover from the flu.


GMAC LLC said Wednesday it plans to cut about 930 jobs in its auto finance business as it restructures to cut expenses in the wake of tightening credit markets and heavy losses last year.

GMAC to cut about 930 jobs in auto finance business


Former NBA guard Cuttino Mobley sued the Knicks Wednesday in federal court, claiming the team ``saved millions'' by sending him to a doctor ``they knew would disqualify him from playing'' due to a heart condition soon after trading for him in 2008.

Former NBA guard Cuttino Mobley suing Knicks


The Macedonian parliament convened Saturday to formally approve the country's new conservative government.

Macedonian parliament convenes to approve new government


Henry Morgentaler, the Toronto doctor who provoked both anger and praise while fighting to allow Canadian women unfettered access to abortions, has died at the age of 90.

Abortion crusader Dr. henry Morgentaler dies at 90


A 19-year-old woman was robbed of her phone and car key at an apartment in the 1100 block of East Adams Street early Sunday.


A small tornado briefly touched down near Napavine Friday afternoon, leaving a small trail of minor damages.

Small tornado touches down near Napavine


A soldier has shot himself in the leg at the Linton Military Camp, in Manawatu.


Massachusetts gas prices have fallen for the second straight week, AAA Southern New England reported today.


Camp Ground Baptist Church of Alto will present a Children's Christmas Musical, ``A Star is Born'' at 5:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 21.


Four Canadian soldiers have been killed and eight injured in attacks by the Taliban near Kandahar in Afghanistan.

Four Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan


The white radiators, which are worth around £200 in total, were stolen from the driveway between 3pm and 3.30pm on Tuesday March 6.


NASCAR battled declining TV ratings and attendance.


Failure to extend the federal government's terrorism insurance backstop probably would cause insurers to ``severely curtail'' underwriting risks in areas at the greatest risk of terrorist attacks and thus the greatest need for coverage, according to a report released Wednesday by Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC

Failure to extend federal terrorism insurance backstop would 'severely curtail' coverage:


The MBTA is looking to take advantage of a state Supreme Court ruling and put up otherwise banned billboards in Andover and North Andover.

MBTA looks to put billboards in Andover, North Andover


Only option is to make right choice for LIPA The state is right to reconsider the Long Island Power Authority's role.


The Nationals reached an agreement on a minor league deal with Matt Stairs, according to the team's Twitter feed.

Nationals reach agreement with Matt Stairs


Sean Penn has a new girlfriend, Stacey Koplin, and the pair are currently enjoying a romantic break at exclusive Beverly Hills hotel Peninsula.


Motorola has completed its acquisition of SecureMedia, a developer of software-based digital rights management and security systems.

Motorola completes acquisition of SecureMedia


A Malaysian police bomb squad safely detonated a live 430-kilogram bomb that was found on a university campus in the northern state of Perlis, news reports said Friday.

Malaysian police detonate bomb found on university campus


Five cities have won grants of $25,000 each to develop community gardens and green spaces, awarded by a new partnership between the US Conference of Mayors and the lawn and garden care company ScottsMiracle-Gro.

Five cities win grants to develop gardens, green spaces


Tennis champion Serena Williams has revealed she nearly died from blood clots on her lungs, admitting she was on her 'deathbed.


Globacom has revealed it has begun commercial fixed line services in Lagos and Abuja.

Globacom begins fixed line services in Lagos and Abuja


Jenson Button says there will be plenty more track carnage in the final six races of the Formula One season.

Jenson Button says there will be more track carnage in final races


The Government is announcing an independent review into child social work.

Government announces review into social work


``We can't underestimate the fact that Burma has made great progress in the last couple of years.


European shares pared gains and turned slightly negative on Thursday afternoon, dragged by downbeat macro US data.

European shares turn negative after US data


An Austrian kidnap victim demanded justice Monday following allegations that authorities failed to follow up on a tip that would have led them to her captor shortly after she was snatched -- and later tried to cover it up.


Credicard, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Citigroup Inc., and Elavon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Bancorp, have signed a binding agreement to establish a joint venture creating a merchant services company that will offer payment solutions to the Brazilian marketplace.

Credicard and Elavon sign binding agreement


Frontlineshop is really celebrating its 25 years with lots of 24-hour parties and pop-up shopping in Berlin.


Gold fell toward US$1,100 an ounce Tuesday, snapping a three-session winning streak, as a dollar bounce against the euro and month-end squaring prompted traders to lessen positions.

Gold falls toward US$1,100 an ounce Tuesday


Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd., one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip and multimedia digital signal processing solutions for portable consumer electronics, today announced a change to its presentation time at the Wedbush Morgan 6th Annual MAC:

Actions Semiconductor announces change to presentation Time at the Wedbush Morgan 6th Annual MAC:


Simmatic Automation Specialists have expanded their range of vacuum conveying systems by the addition of the Vtec hopper loader range.

Simmatic Automation Specialists expand range of vacuum conveying systems


A jury found Tuesday that a Glenwood Springs man was not guilty of third-degree assault.


A powerful cyclone left a trail of damage through Fiji as winds averaging 175 kilometers an hour smashed into the Pacific island group Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of 10,000 people.


European shares extend gains in early trade on Thursday, led by the banking sector ahead of a European Union summit which will lay the groundwork for a financial rescue of Greece.


You'll never walk alone, more revered now as Liverpool's anthem rather than as a showstopper from Carousel, has been carried around the world by football.


Uruguay took a step toward legalizing abortion on Tuesday as lawmakers in the lower chamber of parliament narrowly passed a bill allowing the procedure under certain conditions.

Uruguay takes step toward legalizing abortion


USA Network has added three more pilots to its development slate, according to a press release issued by the network.

USA adds three more pilots to development slate


BHP Billiton has secured a long term gas supply agreement with Australian energy company Origin Energy to supply gas to southeastern Australia.

BHP Billiton secures gas supply agreement


A 56-year-old Park Rapids man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to one count of tax evasion.

Park Rapids man pleads guilty to tax evasion


Property website, Zoopla.co.uk, has today launched its first national TV advertising campaign which will include a number of prime-time slots across ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and the Sky digital channels.

Zoopla.co.uk launches national TV advertising campaign


A MAJOR supermarket chain will be opening on Good Friday for the first time in Jersey.

Supermarket chain to open on Good Friday


Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith is expected to play in Tuesday night's playoff game against the Orlando Magic despite receiving extensive treatment the past two days for a bruised elbow.


ABC has just announced the renewals and cancellations for all of its major shows and we have all the scoop for you right here.

ABC announces renewals & cancellations for all shows!


Chicago-based insurance broker Hub International Ltd. said it has acquired the assets of Pollman's Insurance Agency, of Los Alamitos, Calif. Financial terms of the acquisition were not released.

Hub International acquires Pollman's insurance


Director Michael Cacoyannis has died from complications from a heart attack and chronic respiratory problems., according to the Associated Press.


UNC Asheville has promoted assistant coach Nicholas McDevitt to head coach of the Bulldogs' men's basketball program.

Unc Asheville promotes McDevitt to head coach


Saudi Arabian mobile operator Aljawal has announced its new offers enabling new customers and other mobile operators to transfer their mobile lines to Aljawal while holding the same number and get free gifts.

Aljawal announces offers for new customers


Authorities say they've found a badly decomposed body in a Van Buren County drain.

Authorities find body in Van Buren County drain


US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi administered the oath of office to US Rep. Charlie Wilson, D-St. Clairsville, in a Tuesday ceremony in Washington, DC


Dutch authorities say a second worker has died of injuries sustained when the roof of a football stadium partially collapsed during construction work.

Second worker dies after stadium collapse


Canadian gas exports to the US rose about 1.1%, to roughly 252.8 Bcf, from April to May, according to data released Thursday by Canada's National Energy Board.


THE BODY OF a woman has been recovered from the River Lee in Cork City after she fell into the river shortly before 9pm last night.

Body of a woman recovered from river Lee in Cork


There are real reasons to be disturbed about the currently proposed healthcare bills with regards to the future of Medicare.


On Tuesday Wicked announced Horizon, their new Sci-Fi porn starring Wicked girls Jessica Drake, Kaylani Lei and Alektra Blue.


Greeks are still overspending on unnecessary medicine and hospital tests, burdening social welfare funds as the country struggles with its debt crisis, the health minister said on Wednesday.

Greeks overspending on medicine, tests: health minister


Vocalist Sophie Milman has announced a fall tour in support of her fourth album, In the Moonlight.

Singer Sophie Milman announces fall tour


Real Madrid attacker, Cristiano Ronaldo is certain that Coach Jose Mourinho will not leave Madrid at the end of this season.


After Martin Scorsese, Jonathan Demme has also pulled out of Marley, an upcoming documentary about the life and music of Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, according to sources.

Jonathan Demme pulls out of Bob Marley's documentary


National carrier Tunisair inaugurated on Tuesday its sales office in Ouagadougou on the sidelines of its first direct flight to Burkina Faso.

Tunisair inaugurates sales office in Ouagadougou


New Garda mobile safety cameras will be operating on roads all across Ireland from today Monday 15th November.

New Garda mobile safety cameras to operate from Monday


Ferrari test driver Marc Gene was impressed by the new A1GP car after sampling it during testing in Spain last week.


Premier Foods announced changes to its Executive Director and leadership team to strengthen focus on the company's renewed growth plan.

Premier Foods announces changes to its Executive Director and leadership team


India has sought consular access to Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan, after he was admitted to a hospital in Lahore with serious head injuries.

India seeks consular access to Sarabjit Singh


Four persons died in rain related incidents in the last 24 hours as moderate to heavy showers lashed major parts of Uttar Pradesh.


HP has expanded the HP BladeSystem portfolio with an Integrity blade designed to handle memory-intensive data center workloads while helping businesses lower cost, save energy and space, and decrease deployment time.


Dymally died in Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 at the age of 86.

Mervyn Dymally, longtime ca lawmaker, dies


The European Union said it will wait for the new Slovak government to form a position on the EU rescue fund.

EU to wait for new Slovak government's position on rescue fund


On 9 December President Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the Security Council.


The Daily Monitor has reported that the American Chamber of Commerce has been officially launched in Ethiopia and it is hoped that this body will be instrumental in promoting two-way trade and investment between Ethiopia and the United States.

American Chamber of Commerce launched in Ethiopia