The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed four bills including a bill seeking to amend the Punjab VAT Act, 2005.


72 companies have been disconnected from the Bulgartransgaz network; 153 enterprises work according to a restriction regime and 44 do not face any restrictions in gas supplies because they have a continuous cycle of working, Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said at a press conference, quoted by Focus News Agency.

72 companies have been disconnected from Bulgartransgaz network


A trio of city races on the November ballot will be uncontested, as the filing period came to a close Friday with no challenges stepping forward.


MARTIN O'Neill has warned that Villa's Rapid Vienna revenge mission won't be easy after the claret and blues were again handed a Europa League opener against the Austrians.

Martin O'Neill warns that Rapid revenge mission won't be easy in Europa league opener


Where is Rudy Giuliani when you need him?


UL, a global leader in water quality and safety, announced today the release of a white paper on the regulation of lead in drinking water system components.

UL releases white paper on the regulation of lead in drinking water system components


The Australian dollar has opened lower after being driven down by a stronger US dollar.


Director for customer interactive solutions at Dimension Data Howard Spink argued that mobile VoIP could help to support better customer service as it can extend to a mobile workforce.

Mobile VoIP 'could help customer service'


Tata Motors Ltd., India's biggest auto maker by revenue, Tuesday offered its bond holders an option to convert their holdings into shares.

Tata Motors offers bond holders option to convert to Shares


Real estate developer St Modwen Properties said on Friday it had continued to trade profitably, before valuation and mark to market adjustments, for the period from December 1 to April 17.


A man fell on the CTA's Red Line tracks on Chicago's North Side Tuesday morning.


A barn fire in western Minnesota on Saturday morning killed about 1,800 hogs and caused nearly $700,000 in property damage, the Morris Fire Department reported.


Amazon UK has launched a clothing section on its web site, as first revealed by Retail Week.


Lady Gaga burst into tears on stage after she was told that her album sales have reached eight million worldwide.


A 'BEDROOM tax' will affect hundreds of households in Wycombe, a housing association is warning, and may force tenants to consider moving.

'Bedroom tax' will affect hundreds in Wycombe


Chinese share prices closed down 4.13 percent yesterday, led by banks, over concerns that a large amount of shares are set to come out of lock-up periods this month, dealers said.


Secretary Clinton traveled to Manila, Philippines on November 15 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty.

Secretary Clinton travels to the Philippines


An SIT drama student who subjected a group of junior James Hargest College pupils to an offensive performance with racial overtones had been warned about his material before.


Veteran Montreal defenseman Patrice Brisebois retired Thursday after 18 seasons in the National Hockey League.


South Carolina State University is considering budget cuts to make up for an estimated shortfall of almost $4 million.

South Carolina State considers budget cuts


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Australia/Antarctica British government wants crackdown on sex trade Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By PAISLEY DODDS, Associated Press Writer Paisley Dodds, Associated Press Writer -- 17 mins ago


Manchester City manager Mark Hughes reacted to the growing pressure on him by blaming his players' attitude for Saturday's shock FA Cup loss to Nottingham Forest.

Hughes blames players' attitude for FA Cup loss


The fourth show of I'm a Celebrity 2012 dished up another mouth watering Bushtucker Trial prospect.


A Navy SEAL from upper Bucks County who survived seven tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and made a career of executing some of the military's most dangerous missions died Thursday during a diving exercise in Washington state.

Navy SEAL from Bucks dies in diving exercise


Spain is preparing to fully legalise abortion for the first time to allow women to have terminations on demand in the early stages of pregnancy.

Spain prepares to fully legalise abortion


Ten unidentified armed men in military uniform barged in St. Scholastica's College in Manila past midnight yesterday, taking away service firearms and mobile phones from the school guards, police officer reported.

Armed men barged into St. Scholastica's College


University of Memphis basketball coach Josh Pastner says former Tigers coach Larry Finch has been hospitalized with dehydration.

Memphis basketball legend Finch hospitalized


The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets will play the first outdoor game in modern NBA history during the 2008-09 preseason.

Phoenix Suns to play first outdoor game in modern NBA history


Five firearms were recovered from a dam in Mthatha, Eastern Cape police said on Tuesday.


On Sol 50, Curiosity completed its longest drive yet, rolling about 160 feet eastward toward the Glenelg area.


The 2009 iShares Cup reaches its climax this weekend in Almeria in Spain with the crew of Oman Sail Masirah needing to put in a flawless performance to make sure of overall victory.


Planned layoffs in June dropped significantly in Georgia and fell to a 13-month low nationwide, according to a report from Chicago-based outplacement consulting firm Challenger Gray & Christmas Inc. Planned layoffs in Georgia totaled 823 in June, compared with 2,807 in May.


Michael Vick has been named comeback player of the year by the Associated Press.


Hawthorne-based SpaceX, the commercial rocket firm headed by technology mogul Elon Musk, test fired its Falcon rocket at slightly after 1 PST Monday, after an unspecified delay.


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said tax rates can be reduced from time to time depending on the long term trend of the economic development model implemented by the government.

Tax rates can be reduced from time to time:


Economist Paul Samuelson, who won a Nobel prize for his effort to bring mathematical analysis into economics, helped shape tax policy in the Kennedy administration and wrote a textbook read by millions of college students, died Sunday.


The prospect of trade liberalisation with India has divided the motorcycle industry in Pakistan: most of the assemblers seem in favour of the move while most of the parts and accessories manufacturers are opposed.

Trade liberalisation with India divides motorcycle industry


Parliament today passed the finance bill for 2010-11, keeping the hike in duties on fuels intact.


IN-FORM Michael Doyle says he was honoured to be made Coventry City captain at the weekend.

Michael Doyle honoured to be Coventry City captain


British chart-topper Adele will make her live comeback at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in just under two weeks, after being on vocal rest since throat surgery sidelined the singer late last year.


The Hollywood Reporter released an article stating that Tom Felton has joined the cast of Amma Asante's Belle.


A winter storm is tracking farther to the north than previously forecast and could dump up to nine inches of snow on Duluth on Saturday, accompanied by 25 mph winds and an arctic blast of cold air.


US service center group Ryerson Inc narrowed its loss in the third quarter on slightly higher sales and average selling prices.


In a two-and-a-half minute statement to dozens of reporters on a conference call this afternoon, Rep. Eric Massa denied that harrassment charges led him to his decision to not seek re-election to a second term this year.


Dublin Bus is to cut 290 jobs and reduce its fleet by 120 buses in a bid to reduce losses at the firm.

Dublin Bus to cut 290 jobs, reduce fleet by 120 buses


Spanish special steels producer Sidenor has confirmed production cuts are in place at three of its plants in northern Spain because of the downturn in the car industry.

Sidenor confirms production cuts at three plants in Spain


THE cult band which spawned chart-toppers Franz Ferdinand is making a comeback after 11 years.

Cult band behind Franz Ferdinand make comeback after 11 years


SunGard Availability Services, the pioneer and leading provider of Information Availability and business continuity services, has today announced its expansion into India with two new dedicated Workplace Recovery facilities, located in Thane and Noida.

SunGard Availability Services announces expansion in India


NATO and Russia set to resume military ties and agreed to cooperate on Afghanistan, counterterrorism and anti-piracy patrols at their first high-level meeting since last year's war between Russia and Georgia, Western officials said.


CAIRO -Samuel Eto'o has been voted African player of the year for a record fourth time.

Samuel Eto'o voted African player of the year


The much-hyped Twenty20 Champions League has lost its title sponsor due to lack of interest in the multi-nation club tournament, Indian media reported yesterday.


Americans today are generally more willing to believe that US policies in the Middle East might have motivated the 9/11 terror attacks on New York and the Pentagon, according to a new poll.

Americans believe US policies motivated 9/11 attacks on new York and the Pentagon:


Tajikistan is planning to build the world's largest mosque by 2014 with help from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, a presidential spokesman said on Monday.

Tajikistan to build world's largest mosque


Gubernatorial candidate and former governor Bob Ehrlich and his running mate, Mary Kane, a Potomac resident and former Maryland secretary of state, played to a full house on Rockville Pike Saturday, July 10 at a vacated car dealership that has been transformed into Ehrlich's Montgomery County campaign headquarters.


Syrian interior minister stressed Thursday his country's resolve to counter terrorism ``wherever located in the country'' during a meeting with visiting UN under- secretary-general for safety and security, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

Syrian interior minister stresses resolve to counter terrorism


A five-month old infant in Baddibu Saaba is in need of financial assistance to undergo medical treatment in Dakar, Senegal.


What happens in Vegas ... doesn't stay in Vegas.


A local woman missing since Tuesday has been found in Virginia Beach.


Ayami of Japan clinched the women's singles' title of the Jabbar Memorial Tennis Tournament beating Ishrat Sultana of National Tennis Complex 6-4, 6-1 in the final on Wednesday.

Ayami of Japan clinches women's singles title


During a public health and social services committee meeting Tuesday, Niagara EMS operations manager Kevin Smith said other measures are in place to lower response times.

Other measures are in place to lower response times


Cypriot right-wing party leader Nicos Anastasiades wins on Sunday the presidential election as he is winning 51.1 percent of ballot tickets, a local survey showed.

Cypriot conservative presidential candidate Anastasiades wins election: survey


A 102-million-euro grant agreement between Romania and Moldova will be signed late this April in Bucharest as part of a visit to Bucharest by Moldova's interim President Mihai Ghimpu, Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said on Wednesday in Chisinau.

Grant agreement between Romania and Moldova to be signed late this April


A fire totally destroyed on Saturday the ``Neuce'' paint factory in Luanda's Viana district, without claiming victims, ANGOP has learnt.

Fire destroys paint factory in Viana district


Police found a makeshift drug lab in a suburban backyard shed when they arrested a man over other drug matters.


The President did not mean conduction of any snap elections, Akaki Bobokhidze, a member of the parliament from the National Movement, told journalists.

'President did not mean conduction of snap elections' --


An 8-year-old Indiana boy abandoned at an Omaha hospital on Thursday will be returned to his home state.

Indiana boy to be returned to home state


In a brief statement, publicist Catherine Olim said Nicole Kidman and husband, country singer Keith Urban, are expecting a baby and ``the couple are thrilled.''

Nicole Kidman, husband Keith Urban expecting a baby


A veteran Perry firefighter who collapsed last month while fighting a wildfire has died, Perry Fire Chief Wayne Emmon said Monday.

Perry firefighter who collapsed last month dies


A burned body found in July in New York City was identified as a missing Syracuse woman who was last seen locally the same month.

Body found in New York City identified as missing Syracuse woman


The so-called ``Granddad Bandit'' suspected of robbing 25 banks in 13 states has signed papers to plead guilty to three heists in Alabama and Arkansas.

``Granddad Bandit'' signed papers to plead guilty to three heists


``America's Got Talent'' is getting a top-to-bottom makeover -- and a fourth judge.

'America's Got Talent' to get fourth judge


Australian police are warning drivers to be careful when using the Apple Maps app. The notice was issued after several calls to rescue ``distressed motorists'' who were reportedly navigating through city streets, but ended up in a national park over 40 miles away.

Australian police warn against using Apple Maps


McCain of the 1000 or million-year war, has virtually wrapped up the nomination, Intrade traders think.


US Ambassador to Turkey James Jeffery said that Turkish and American economies are expected to grow this year following the global financial crisis.

``Turkish and US economies are expected to grow this year''


A dominatrix behind a landmark ruling striking down key provisions of Canada's prostitution laws is challenging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to ``fight like a man.''

Dominatrix to Harper: 'fight like a man'


Fugitive filmmaker Roman Polanski has no plans to ever return to the United States, despite his attempts to get a 30-year-old child sex case against him dismissed.

Roman Polanski has no plans to return to US


Earlier this week, the Packers reportedly feared that Aaron Rodgers could be out for the year with his sprained shoulder.

Packers feared Rodgers could be out for year?


Morgan Stoddart will learn his fate ahead of this weekend's Heineken Cup games following his red card during Scarlets' defeat at Clermont Auvergne on Saturday.


Newly reformed Scot rockers Simple Minds have revealed they could release two new albums because sessions in the studio have been going so well.


The Manali-Leh highway re-opened for vehicular traffic Monday after remaining closed for six months.


Sun Microsystems said today that it will lay off between 5,000 and 6,000 workers, more than 15 percent of its global workforce, over the next year.

Sun Microsystems to lay off up to 6,000 workers


India plans to set up a panel to expedite security and environment clearances for oil and gas exploration blocks, the government said in a statement Thursday.

India plans panel to expedite clearances for exploration blocks


Former UCLA player Reeves Nelson is suing Sports Illustrated for $10 million, citing defamation, false light and intentional infliction of emotional distress over its recent article about problems in the school's basketball program.

Former UCLA player Reeves Nelson suing si for $10 million


State Representative Charlie Howard announced today his re-election bid for State Representative for District 26.

State Rep. Charlie Howard announces re-election bid


Saudi authorities executed on Friday a Pakistani man convicted of rape and murder, in the northwestern town of Tabuk.

Saudi Arabia executes Pakistani for rape, murder


Former United States national team captain Carlos Bocanegra has left Glasgow Rangers.

Carlos Bocanegra leaves Glasgow Rangers ;


WASHINGTON - Toyota Motor Corp. says it intends to recall 138,000 Lexus vehicles in the United States to fix faulty engines in the latest quality problem at the world's No. 1 automaker.

Toyota to recall 138,000 Lexus vehicles in us


Doomsday cult barred from French village Updated: 09:36, Sunday November 25, 2012 The mayor of a sleepy village in southwest France is stepping up security because of fears of an invasion of people who think the end of the world is nigh.


A new study has examined the relationship of the human NPY system with alcohol dependence, with and without withdrawal symptoms, and cocaine dependence.

New study examines the relationship of the human NPY system with alcohol dependence


So why has the iPad become such a focus of attention, what is it really for and, oh yes, is it any good?


All Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece and Macedonia were halted on Tuesday as a result of the Moscow-Kiev price row, Bulgaria's economy ministry said.

Russian gas supplies to Turkey, south-east europe halted


Om Puri has apologised for calling politicians ``uneducated'' and ``incompetent'' during his speech at the Ramlila Maidan and says his choice of words was inappropriate.

Om Puri apologises for calling politicians 'uneducated'


The Iranian Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri, one of the country's most prominent dissident clerics and a fierce critic of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has died at the age of 87.

Iran's dissident cleric Grand Ayatollah Montazeri dies


TRA to boost up tax collection DAILY NEWS Reporter TAX collection is a key component of a government's legitimacy when raised and managed responsibly in order to have a significant impact particularly to the provision of better and affordable services to the large part of the population still living in abject poverty.


General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces attended last night a religious lecture held as part of his Ramadan Majlis.

Mohammed bin Zayed attends religious lecture


Washington found film booze ban easy Updated: 23:06, Saturday January 19, 2013 Denzel Washington didn't feel the need to drink to get into character for 'Flight'.


Investment bank and asset management group Investec said on Thursday it was on track to deliver solid growth in annual operational earnings, but that trading conditions had weakened recently.

Investec says trading conditions have weakened


A skeleton briefly sat in for Copenhagen's beloved Little Mermaid, who left her spot in the harbour last week for China, the museum behind the April Fool's prank said Thursday.


Filipino businessmen have volunteered to help compensate the victims of a hostage crisis in the Philippine capital that left eight Hong Kong tourists dead, a government spokesman said Friday.

Philippine businessmen to help compensate victims of hostage crisis


Former Liberal cabinet minister Kathleen Wynne officially entered the race to replace Premier Dalton McGuinty Monday evening, promising to return provincial politics to a ``common ground,'' while continuing to pay down Ontario's deficit.

Kathleen Wynne enters race to replace McGuinty


Bollywood filmmaker Kunal Kohli , who has directed Rani Mukherjee for the third time in his latest film Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic , is impressed by her daredevilry in the film and says Rani is no less than Hrithik Roshan 's Krrish .

Kunal Kohli impressed by Rani Mukherjee's daredevilry


The NFL filed an unfair labour practice charge against its players' union with the National Labor Relations Board on Monday.


A worker from Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston was convicted this week of abusing a resident at the state-run home for people with severe disabilities.


Brad Pitt has revealed he would love to do a Bollywood film some day and even could be persuaded to do one of the big dance numbers a sight which I'm sure we would all love to see.

Brad Pitt ''I'd love to do a Bollywood film''


Paul McCloskey says he has to beat Manuel Perez on Betfair's 'Judgement Day' bill at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on Saturday September 22 live on Sky Sports, to keep his World light welterweight title dreams alive.


It's safe to say just about everyone has regrets, but what's up for debate is what people regret the most.


The Utah Highway Patrol says a semi truck hauling chemicals has crashed near Manila in Daggett County.

Truck hauling chemicals crashes in Daggett County


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia continued to decline at mid-afternoon on continued selling activity especially in heavyweights, dealers said.


Project Runway producer and host, Heidi Klum says that she prefers to grow old gracefully and has no plans to turn to plastic surgery speaking to E! about the issue at a party celebrating Barbie's 50th birthday.


Bulgaria marks Thursday, for the sixth consecutive time, World Autism Awareness Day.

Bulgaria marks World autism Awareness Day


Wachovia, along with state and federal regulators, announced a settlement that calls for the Charlotte, NC-based bank to buy back $8.5 billion in auction-rate securities.

Wachovia to buy back $8.5 billion in securities


Tamil actor-director Manivannan passed away in Chennai following a cardiac arrest on Saturday.

Tamil actor-director Manivannan passes away


A lunchtime spaghetti fundraiser is planned on Thursday to help with medical expenses for Cynthia Baldwin.

Spaghetti fundraiser planned to help with medical expenses


Asciano and union talks break down Updated: 12:12, Friday March 16, 2012 A dispute between port and rail operator Asciano and the Maritime Union of Australia is set to continue after negotiations between the parties broke down.


Violent and property crime collectively dropped 1.5 percent in central Virginia last year despite a worsening recession.

Violent and property crimes drop in central Virginia


China and Japan agreed to enhance economic cooperation in a joint press communique issued Wednesday during Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit here.

China, Japan agree to enhance economic cooperation


A German tourist reportedly froze to death in his hotel room in northern Nepal, officials said on Monday.


Bond yields rose in late trade Wednesday after staying steady most of the day, tracking US Treasuries, while tight cash in local markets kept sentiment negative.


ANCHORAGE, Alaska An Alaska federal judge blocked plans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic on Wednesday, ruling that the US Interior Department did not adequately consider the proposal's environmental impact.

Judge blocks plan for oil, gas drilling in Arctic


Mats Sundin on Wednesday announced his retirement as a player, ending an 18-year career in the NHL.

Mats Sundin announces his retirement from NHL


The Washington State Patrol says a bus carrying a high school football team overturned on Interstate 5, part of a four-vehicle accident on the freeway south of Seattle.

Bus carrying high school football team overturns


StoredIQ, the developer of enterprise, electronic discovery software, has been acquired by IBM, IBM announced this morning.


Low-income households in the ACT will struggle to pay for a proposed water price hike, says the ACT Council of Social Service.

Households will struggle with water price hike


The official city of Moorhead tree lighting begins at 5 pm today in the historic log cabin in Memorial Park, 210 8th St. N.

Moorhead tree lighting begins at 5 today


A military fighter pilot has died in a crash in western Turkey, an official said.


Jay Wright and Skip Bayless debate whether Indiana can beat Kentucky.


Cathay Pacific aircraft with 136 passengers landed safely in Singapore on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.

Cathay Pacific aircraft lands in Singapore with engine on fire


More Oregon schools are hosting church services, as a source of income for those public buildings.

More Oregon schools host church services


Cameron Diaz is to star in the new Annie remake as villainous orphanage owner Miss Hannigan.


A Jackson man has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery.


An Orchard Park man accused in a hit and run crash was arraigned in State Supreme Court Thursday morning.


An Iowa City woman arrested for drunken driving Wednesday morning told the arresting officer she was looking forward to her first cold one after leaving jail, police said.


French fighter jets on Thursday shot down a Libyan military plane near the besieged city of Misurata.


LINE Skis and K2 have announced that they are joining forces, with K2 acquiring the LINE and Karhu ski company based in Vermont, USA.


Authorities are investigating a suspicious house fire in Stayton early Saturday that caused $5,000 in damage, police said.

Authorities investigate suspicious house fire in Stayton


Australian sheep denied access to Bahrain are being unloaded in Pakistan for an alternative buyer.


Empire State College plans to offer its first nursing courses toward a bachelor's degree to at least 40 students this fall.

Empire State College to offer its first nursing courses this fall


London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday after Tokyo closed at a five-week high and Wall Street rallied overnight


Oil prices passed $69 per barrel on Tuesday in a weeklong rally that appears short on fundamentals, yet exceedingly full of momentum.


The Commerce Department said Friday that wholesale business stockpiles dipped 0.1 percent in December from November to $497.7 billion.

Wholesale stockpiles dip 0.1 percent in December


Qantas says it has not encountered any episodes of swine flu, and has not needed to make specific changes to any of its services because of it.


Indian stocks rose for a third day as HDFC Bank Ltd. led lenders higher after a government adviser said the central bank may cut interest rates to spur the economy.


Two men and two dogs accidentally died of carbon monoxide poisoning while sitting inside a car in a suburban Milwaukee garage.

Two men die from carbon monoxide poisoning


3 years on, survivor tells how quake changed life While the earth shook in the middle of the night, a terrified Alberto Rozas dashed to the bathroom with his 7-year-old daughter in his arms and embraced her inside the bathtub, shielding her with his body from one of the biggest quakes in recorded history.


Janet Jackson has finally responded to the rumors surrounding her alleged upcoming wedding by announcing that she is already married to her billionaire boyfriend Wissam Al Mana.


Mike Ross has agreed a new IRFU contract which will see him remain with Leinster up to the end of the 2013 season.


A semi driver has pleaded guilty to a felony charge in a fatal interstate crash that killed another truck driver in Dunn County.

Driver pleads guilty in fatal interstate crash


A man killed in a shootout with police in East Oakland on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as 36-year-old Parnell Smith, Oakland police spokesman Jeff Thomason said.


Apple was granted five patents by the US Patent & Trademark Office, today.


UK consumer price inflation accelerated to an annual rate of 4.4% in July from 4.2% in June, according to data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics.


The Paper Discovery Center, 425 W. Water St., is hosting a poster contest for fifth-grade students.


The Alabama Senate has passed a bill that would ban smoking in most public places in the state, including workplaces, restaurants and athletic events.

Alabama Senate passes bill to ban smoking


Portugal needs to return to markets for financing in two years, Pedro Passos Coelho, Portugal's incoming Social Democratic prime minister, said in Lisbon today.

Portugal needs to return to markets in two years, Coelho says


Australia heaved a sigh of relief on Tuesday when it was learnt that all-rounder Mitchell Johnson could yet play in the second ODI against India at Nagpur on Wednesday.


Barack Obama delivered a historic victory speech after voters elected him the first African-American president of the United States, saying that America has a tough road ahead but 'I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight.

Barack Obama delivers historic victory speech


A Lexington house was destroyed in a late night fire that investigators believe may have been deliberately set.


Prince and Monica Herrera Lady Gaga said both she and Kanye West decided to cancel their upcoming ``Fame Kills'' tour of North American arenas, and that she will embark on her own headlining trek soon while West drops out of the spotlight.


Quinn calls Winfrey a ``force of nature'' for the city, the state, the country and the world.


Watermelon-smashing comedian Gallagher was released from a Texas hospital today, one week after suffering a heart attack before a gig in Lewisville.

Gallagher released from hospital after heart attack


Online fashion fans in Suva raised more than $5000 for Fiji's flood victims by auctioning nearly 25 designs yesterday afternoon.

Fashion fans raise $5000 for flood victims


NBA 'star' Paul Davis is on the Millionaire MAtchmaker in an attempt to find his soulmate - and he looked quite nervous during the interviews!


Intel Corp. raised its third-quarter revenue forecast above Wall Street's expectations Friday, citing strong demand for its chips and giving another signal that business is improving for one of the world's biggest technology companies.


Kristin Cavallari is tweeting that her engagement with Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is back on.

Kristin Cavallari tweets engagement to Jay Cutler is back on


A THREE-month investigation costing taxpayers hundreds of pounds has finally ruled that the historic city of Canterbury is gay enough.


The MP board class 10th result 2013 has been declared the Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh Bhopal.

MP Board class 10th result 2013 declared:


``I fear that masses may not like 'Dhobi Ghat' because it is a very fine and delicate film.

I fear, masses may not like 'Dhobi Ghat':


National Grid utility workers unions voted Friday to authorize a strike due to several issues involving personnel payroll and storm response, according to the Boston Herald Comprised of six local unions, the Brotherhood of Utility Workers and Local 369 have taken the vote as union representatives are in the middle of negotiations to replace the contract that expires May 11.

National Grid unions vote to authorize strike


A Top Rank Inc. spokesman says middleweight boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. tested positive for marijuana after his first professional loss last weekend in Las Vegas.

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. tested positive for marijuana


The North Huntingdon commissioners rejected a plan tonight to begin stationary DUI checkpoints in the township.

North Huntingdon commissioners reject stationary DUI checkpoints


The Wenatchee area led the nation for annual home price appreciation in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to a new report.


LG today announced the Spectrum for Verizon, following in the footsteps of the Revolution announced at this time last year.


Painkiller addiction is becoming more and more common in infants, according to a recently released study that shows that the number of US babies born with opiate drug withdrawal has tripled in the past decade.

Painkiller addiction becoming more common in infants, study shows


A neuroscience professor at the University of Alabama-Huntsville has been charged with capital murder for killing three people after opening fire at a faculty hearing.


Across the country, poverty is moving to the suburbs.


Violent armed mobs stormed foreign embassies in Damascus and Latakia on Saturday, hours after the Arab League suspended Syria.

Armed mobs storm foreign embassies in Syria


Foxconn confirmed today that a worker has commited suicide by jumping from his apartment in Chengdu, China, on Wednesday.


A radiographer smuggled personal medical records of her lover's ex-wife from the hospital where she worked, a disciplinary hearing was told yesterday.

Radiographer smuggled medical records of lover's ex-wife from hospital


Birmingham media have confirmed that Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has been sacked following a very poor season for the Villains who avoided relegation by a mere two points.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has been sacked.


The US Air Force has warned its troops that using Facebook and other social networking sites could inadvertently reveal their location to the enemy.

US Air Force warns Facebook 'may reveal location'


Sanjiv Goenka, vice chairman of the RP Goenka Group, one of India's largest industrial conglomerates, Wednesday launched a new group corporate identity RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group.


Chancellor University has agreed to sponsor Marion Sterling Elementary School, located on Central Avenue in Cleveland, as part of its newly-implemented community outreach program.

Chancellor University to sponsor Marion Sterling Elementary


Actor Joel Edgerton is branching out into screenwriting, selling his spec screenplay One Night Stand to New Regency.

Joel Edgerton sells spec screenplay One Night Stand


Motorola, Inc. said on Wednesday that it is freezing employee pension plans and no longer matching 401 contributions as a result of the economic crisis.


Catalans Dragons coach Kevin Walters has announced that he is to leave the Super League outfit at the end of the season.


Sorenstam, seeking her 71st victory on the US women's golf tour, has won five straight events when she's taken a one-shot lead into the final round.


Delaware State University will increase tuition rates and room & board ratesby 4.5 percent for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Delaware state University to increase tuition


Former President Bill Clinton says it was hard for his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, to decide to give up her Senate seat to become secretary of state in the Obama administration.

Bill Clinton says it was hard for Hillary to decide to give up Senate for secretary of state


A fisherman of Jegadapattinam was shot dead by the Sri Lankan Navy in the sea on Saturday night.


Enercon inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in France, a concrete tower factory in Picardy, France.

Enercon inaugurates French tower factory


A tectonic earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale hit Bengkulu early Friday morning, local Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said.


The curtain is about to go up... on another outstanding season of musical programs provided by Brownwood Area Live On Stage.


Four former firefighters from central Kentucky have been charged with arson after a series of fires at barns and abandoned buildings in the last two years.


He said he believes the fetus was 14 to 15 weeks old at the time of death, but he is unable to determine the sex.


Chemical company The Dow Chemical Company said on Monday that it has completed the sale of its acrylic acid, esters and speciality latex assets in North America to French chemicals manufacturer Arkema.

Dow Chemical Company completes sale of acrylic acid, esters and speciality latex assets


No.2 seed Novak Djokovic survived a scare, but it was smooth sailing for defending champion Rafael Nadal as both moved into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.

No.2 seed Novak Djokovic survives scare, smooth sailing for Rafael Nadal


A fiery crash ended in the front yard of a Fulton County home after two vehicles collided at Lees Mill Road and Spence Road Friday.

Fiery crash ends up in front yard of a Fulton Co. home


MSC Lirica arrived in Dover on Saturday 9 May to start her summer season of cruising to Northern Europe.

MSC Lirica arrives in Dover for summer season


Egypt has lifted a travel ban on American NGO workers who are charged with using foreign funds to incite violence in the country.

Egypt lifts travel ban on US NGO workers


Editor of Greek daily newspaper Friday 13th, Emilios Liatsos, was arrested earlier on Friday after the wife of the leader of the Independent Greeks party, Elena Tzouli, had pressed charges against him and his paper for violating a court's rule that forbid the paper to refer to her by name.


Four people died when two apartment buildings collapsed in the Italian city of Palermo from causes not yet determined.

Four die as two buildings collapse in italy


Postal workers across the UK staged a 24-hour walkout yesterday ahead of a national strike ballot next week.


BP PLC appointed Robert Dudley as head of a new disaster management unit this week, the Sunday Times reports.

BP appoints Dudley head of disaster management


Australia revived its controversial ``Pacific solution'' refugee policy on Friday, sending the first group of asylum seekers to immigration detention in a makeshift tent city on the remote, tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru.

Australia sends first asylum seekers to tent city on Pacific Island


Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has threatened to pull out of a power-sharing deal aimed at resolving the country's crisis if President Robert Mugabe moved ahead with plans to hand key ministries to his party.

Tsvangirai threatens to pull out of deal


AstraZeneca today announced that it has acquired a portfolio of neuroscience assets from Link Medicine Corporation, a privately held biopharmaceutical company based in Massachusetts, USA.

AstraZeneca acquires neuroscience assets from Link Medicine;


Sweden's Caroline Hedwall won the New South Wales Open on Sunday, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over defending champion Lydia Ko of New Zealand.

Caroline Hedwall wins New South Wales Open


The Royals placed third baseman Alex Gordon on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of a torn muscle in his right quadriceps.


SANTA CLARA, Calif. Computer security company McAfee Inc. said Friday it agreed to buy privately owned Solidcore Systems Inc. for about $33 million.

McAfee to buy Solidcore Systems for $33 million


DoD has announced Cyber Command has achieved full operational capability, marking another point along DoD's path to be better able to defend internal networks and computers and perhaps better able to serve in defense of other federal departments and one day parts of our civilian infrastructure.

Cyber Command achieves full operational capability


Actress Jennifer Aniston was spotted with a mystery man during a night out in Hollywood.

Jennifer Aniston spotted with mystery man


The Arcata Police Department announced Monday that the fox shot in northern Arcata last week has tested positive for rabies.


A woman was shot in the face Wednesday night during a restaurant robbery in Orange County.

Woman shot in face during restaurant robbery


American Tyson Gay ran the third fastest 200 meters ever when he clocked 19.58 seconds at the New York grand prix on Saturday.


Veteran cornerback Antoine Winfield has been released by the Minnesota Vikings after refusing to take a pay cut.

Antoine Winfield released by Minnesota Vikings


One Canadian soldier was killed by an improvised explosive device that detonated during a dismounted security patrol in Dand district at approximately 7:30 am Kandahar time on 11 April 2010.

One Canadian soldier killed by improvised explosive device


Willow Smith, who bummed us all out by being a rapper yesterday, is apparently signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint, putting her on a real label with a real boss.


A gunman robbed a gas station early Friday in Kearny Mesa but no one was hurt, police said.


Gov. Pat Quinn has approved 17 clemency petitions, the third time he has done so since taking office in January.


TODDLERS took time out from their playgroups this week to visit the Henley fire station.


American Airlines has canceled all flights for today and the first departure on Wednesday, according to Wichita Falls Municipal Airport administrator Monica Morris.


Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Tokyo, has been assigned a patent developed by Shoichi Harada, Takasago, Japan, for an ``intake air heating system of combined cycle plant.''

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries assigned patent


The club is accepting applications for the 10-week summer program.


In a statement today, Prime Healthcare Services applauded Gov. Jerry Brown for his veto on Sunday of Senate Bill 408, which was sponsored by state Sen. Ed Hernandez:

Prime Healthcare Services applauds Gov. Brown's veto of sb 408


CtrlS Datacenters, a city-based IT-enabled managed services provider owning Asia's largest Tier-IV datacentre, has crossed Rs 100 crore in annuity revenue during the 2012 calendar.

CtrlS crosses Rs 100 crore annuity revenue


City crews cleaned up a sewage spill Monday night at 1602 Mitchell St. in Savannah, Ga.


Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following Ireland's controversial World Cup exit.


Since 1988, Nickelodeon has televised their popular election special Kids Pick The President every four years, highlighting the year's presidential candidates.


Environmentalists and indigenous groups have come together to condemn a 15 million US dollar plan for six hydroelectric dams in the Peruvian Amazon, signed last week by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Peruvian President, Alan Garcia.

Environmentalists and indigenous groups condemn plan for six dams in Peruvian Amazon


For acclaimed Bollywood director Madhur Bhandarkar, every film he makes is an experiment and it is the research work that gives him the kick.


South African utility Eskom is to tap global bond markets early next year for cash for new power stations and other infrastructure in Africa's biggest economy, says chief executive Brian Dames.

Eskom to tap global bond markets next year


Kanye West and Lady Gaga are set to play 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore on Dec. 19.

Kanye West, Lady Gaga to play 1st Mariner Arena


India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who skipped the second Test against New Zealand with a back injury, will undergo a fitness Test on Wednesday to assess his chances of playing the third and final match in Wellington.

Dhoni to undergo fitness Test on Wednesday


A fire in Northwest Austin left six people without a home Monday morning, and investigators are looking for the cause of the blaze.


The London Stock Exchange said Monday that it will take majority control of rival trading platform Turquoise in a deal that will give the UK exchange a foothold in other European markets.

LSE takes majority control of rival Turquoise


An elderly man died in a house fire after his clothes caught on fire late Thursday morning in the Keele and Eglinton area.


NPR fired senior news analyst Juan Williams late Wednesday after remarks he made on Bill O'Reilly's Fox News program.


If you're wondering where the time goes, the GNOME Time Tracker is a great tool to help you keep an eye on which activities eat up your days.


VETERAN Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar is in no hurry to retire even though he will be 40 in October.


Social Enterprise UK, the umbrella body for social enterprises, is considering mergers with three regional umbrella bodies, according to Peter Holbrook, its chief executive.

Social enterprise UK considers merger with regional umbrella bodies


Manager Bobby Valentine defended his decision to sit Jacoby Ellsbury on Monday night, a game the Red Sox wound up losing, 10-2, to the Yankees.

Valentine defends decision to sit Ellsbury


The Jnanapith Award winner, Dr Girish Karnad is doing a cameo in 'Yaare Koogadali', a film by Dr Rajakumar's family banner.

Girish Karnad does a cameo in 'Yaare Koogadali'


Health officials said today that there are now 14 confirmed cases of swine flu and another 17 probable cases in California.

Health officials say 14 confirmed cases of swine flu in California


A Taiwanese university and a hospital will jointly conduct human clinical trials of artificial retinal implants, the first of its kind in Asia, university official said yesterday.

Taiwan to conduct clinical trials for artificial retinal implant


Keren Ann has announced a June tour of North America in support of her forthcoming album, 101, which will be released March 22, via EMI's Blue Note Records.


The jazz singer and songwriter Abbey Lincoln has died in New York at age 80.

Jazz singer Abbey Lincoln dies at age 80


Morrissey is planning to retire from music in 2014, as he feels he has ''aged a lot recently.


May 21, 2013 3:00AM By MARC KOVAC State Rep. Connie Pillich, who represents a suburban Cincinnati district, will seek the party nomination to challenge incumbent Republican Josh Mandel for state treasurer.

Rep. Connie Pillich to challenge Josh Mandel for state treasurer


The former wife of Alabama football star Kenny Stabler, Rose Burch Stabler, has been arrested in Baldwin County


The FBI joined the search for a missing 9-year-old Indiana girl with physical and emotional problems Monday as agents descended on the mobile home park where she lived and that's a known haven for registered sex offenders.


Charter Communications, the cable operator, said Friday that it had filed a prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Federal Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan.

Charter Communications files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


US Marshals have seized cheese products from a Wisconsin company after an inspection found evidence of rodent infestation.


A Richmond woman died after a car crash June 11 at 9:26 am, reported Franklin County Sheriff's Department Lt. Donald Smith.


A fire consumed an apartment complex located at 1507 E. Lake Street Thursday afternoon.


More international relief aid is expected to reach Haiti by land via the Dominican Republic as air transport is jammed, following the promise by Dominican President Leonel Fernandez of granting land access for aid delivery to the neighboring country.

More international relief to reach Haiti by land via Dominican Republic


Scottish-born actress and comic Janet Brown, best known for her impersonation of Lady Thatcher, died in her sleep, aged 87, at a nursing home in Hove, East Sussex, yesterday.


Former ``Two and a Half Men'' star Charlie Sheen is selling the Beverly Hills mansion he had dubbed ``Sober Valley Lodge,'' the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.

Charlie Sheen selling Beverly Hills mansion


Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday that it raised $1.4 billion through a 300 million share offer for $4.75 per share, a move that CEO Alan Mulally said was an important step toward getting profitable again.

Ford raises $1.4 billion from share offer


YOUNG farmers wanting to get on the ladder by buying their first piece of agricultural land are being priced out of the market by investors.


Two CRPF commandos were killed in an IED blast ' title=' IED blast '>IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district early Tuesday.


TSX Venture Exchange announced that Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. has been named as one of the TSX Venture 50, a ranking of strong performers listed on TSX Venture Exchange.


A US Catholic high school principal has sued Facebook after pranksters set up a fake profile for him on the popular social networking website.


The Nationals acquired shortstop Alberto Gonzalez from the Yankees in exchange for Minor League pitcher Jhonny Nunez on Thursday.


Senior Housing Properties Trust declared its regular quarterly common share dividend of $0.36 per common share.

Senior Housing Properties Trust declares quarterly dividend


Winners & Losers for the week that was in business and deals, Deal Journal's weekly look back and grading system of some of the biggest stories:

Winners & Losers from the week that was:


Former Tarlac Governor Margarita ``Tingting'' Cojuangco confirms she is running for senator under Vice President Jejomar Binay's United Nationalist Alliance.

Tingting Cojuangco is running for senator


Interfax China cited Mr Denis Fyodorov Gazprom Representative as saying that Gazprom wants to revise the investment programs at all of it generating companies.

Gazprom wants to revise investment programs


The Malaysian Indian Congress, which is vigorously debating whether its long time president S. Samy Vellu should stay or resign, is battling to woo back its lost Indian vote bank ahead of the next general election.

Malaysian Indian Congress battling to woo back Indian vote bank


US President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu speak by telephone about ``regional security issues and Middle East peace.''

Obama and Netanyahu speak about security and peace


A Norris man was arrested this week and charged with criminal solicitation of a minor after authorities said he exposed himself a girl in a parking lot.

Norris man charged with criminal solicitation of minor


Adobe released details Monday about Creative Suite 4, its first update to more than a dozen design and editing tools since Adobe CS3 some 17 months ago.


Hoboken PATH station 'weeks' from reopening Hoboken's PATH station is weeks from reopening after suffering severe flooding during Hurricane Sandy.


Waste shipments from Sandia National Laboratories are now arriving at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad.

Waste from Sandia National labs arrives at waste Isolation Pilot Plant


Police are warning drivers to be careful of early morning sun after a Wanaka girl was hit by a car while walking to school yesterday.

Police warn drivers after girl hit by car


As Pakistan brainstorms to revamp its foreign policy after last month's deadly NATO strike, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said the country will retaliate against all future attacks but also made it clear that Islamabad is not taking its ties with the US to a point of no return.

Will retaliate against all future attacks:


North Korea boasted that it has become a ``proud nuclear power'' and threatened Monday to harm the US if attacked, as tensions mounted over a possible crackdown on exports of suspected missile parts from the North.

Nkorea threatens to harm US if attacked;


A Cambridge couple rode out the earthquake in a shed at Addington Showgrounds, where horse sales continued only two hours after the quake occurred.


A man accused of killing his estranged wife outside of a northeast salon in June pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder charges.

Man accused of killing estranged wife pleads not guilty


The town of Fishers, in conjunction with Hoosier Aquatic Management Inc. is creating a shoreline restoration display behind the Fishers Town Hall.

Town of Fishers creates shoreline restoration display


India is developing a 5,000 km-range Agni ballistic missile, Defence Minister AK Antony said today.

India developing 5,000 km-range Agni missile:


Sony has said that it will halve the number of parts suppliers it uses in a bid to slash costs.


South Africa has submitted its final bid to host the Square Kilometre Array telescope, Defence Web reported.

South Africa bids for Square Kilometre Array telescope


BOONE COUNTY A man was rescued from the Ohio River this morning after he fell out of his boat and was unable to climb back in..


At a time when voters are looking for a new direction in government, Susan Hutchison has announced her bid to run for King County Executive.

Susan Hutchison to run for King County Executive


PTI / Los Angeles August 30, 2012, 13:06 Pregnant soul singer Adele has fuelled speculation that she has already married her fiance Simon Konecki in secret.


Defense Secretary Robert Gates called on Congress Monday to approve $102.5 billion in war funds that President Bush requested last year.

Robert Gates calls on Congress to approve war funds requested last year


The city lawyers have announced an indefinite strike against the killing of two of their colleagues near the Finance and Trade Centre on Friday night.


A popular class of diabetes drugs increases patients' risk of bladder cancer, according to a new study published online this month in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Popular class of diabetes drugs increase risk for bladder cancer


Actor Charlie Sheen is set to make an appearance at the MTV Movie Awards 2012 Sunday where he will pay tribute to party films and also announce the musical act `Wiz Khalifa`.


An American infertility clinic is offering free human eggs to one British woman for attending an informational seminar on Wednesday in London.


He threw his first touchdown as a member of the Broncos, a 10-yard strike to Eric Decker to cap the Broncos' second possession of the day and give Denver a 10-0 lead.

Peyton Manning throws first touchdown as a Bronco


Gray whale watching season is in full swing, with daily sightings in the Santa Barbara Channel aboard the Condor Express.

Gray whale watching season in full swing in Santa Barbara Channel


Senior Bowlers of America will make its sixth trip to The Villages when it returns to Fiesta Bowl on Saturday.

SBA tournament returns to Fiesta Bowl on Saturday


Birmingham has hired former Newcastle coach Chris Hughton as the club's new manager.

Birmingham hires Chris Hughton as manager


Nine people, including six policemen, were killed by violence across Iraq on Wednesday, Iraqi police said.

Nine people killed in violence across Iraq


New Orleans center Emeka Okafor left the Hornets' game Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns because of a muscle strain.

Okafor leaves game because of muscle strain


Minnesota Revenue Commissioner Ward Einess resigns to begin his own government affairs practice.


A BRITISH hostage in Nigeria was killed by his captors just minutes after a rescue operation was put into action, an inquest held in Salisbury heard.

Hostage killed by captors, inquest in Salisbury hears


The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Hartland and other communities in Livingston County beginning Wednesday afternoon.

National Weather Service issues flood watch for Hartland


Hull KR winger Liam Colbon was released from hospital in Perpignan on Sunday morning after being cleared to return to England with his team-mates.


For the first time, DuPage County will have bilingual ballots for the general election in November.


Dean Wilson of Kaneohe shot even-par 70 today to finish the Sony Open in Hawaii at 3-under par.

Dean Wilson finishes Sony Open at 3-under par.


Syrian troops fired on mourners at a funeral and raided an eastern city Sunday, killing at least 59 people in an intensifying government crackdown on protesters.


Rumours continue to circulate that Simon Cowell is to quit the hit TV show American Idol after its 2010 run.


The consensus No. 1 player in the 2013 college football recruiting class, Loganville, Georgia defensive end Robert Nkemdiche has committed to the Ole Miss Rebels.

Robert Nkemdiche commits to Ole Miss Rebels


I just heard Ann Coulter explain the ``I was banned for life from NBC'' story that was making the rounds yesterday.

Ann Coulter ``banned for life'' from NBC?


Microfluidics, a wholly owned subsidiary of MFIC Corporation, announces methods for processing bulk carbon nanotubes.

Microfluidics announces methods for processing bulk carbon nanotubes


Turkey is planning a new military incursion into northern Iraq targeting Kurdish rebels, a spokesman for the guerrillas said, adding that warplanes also launched an air raid on Saturday.

Turkey planning new incursion into Iraq:


Despite an arrest less than 32 hours before the Jets' game against the Broncos, Eric Mangini said today he was ``comfortable'' letting defensive end Shaun Ellis play Sunday and again this week.

Mangini 'comfortable' letting Ellis play


Rihanna, Josh Groban and Lenny Kravitz will perform at this year's NBA All-Star Game, it has been announced.


EventNow reports Curly Sue takes a walk down the aisle over the past weekend and we are so happy for the beautiful bride.


A Syrian peace plan brokered by the Arab League unravelled tonight as security forces killed 15 people, opening fire on thousands of protesters who denounced President Bashar Assad and said he never intended to hold up his end of the deal to end the violence.


A red kite found exhausted near Tannadice in Angus earlier this month has been successfully returned to the wild.


A battle for deposits, which erupted a few months ago, is easing following the central bank's strict order to bring down the loan-deposit ratio within 85 percent by June, top bankers said.


British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday apologised for the Bloody Sunday massacre of January 1972 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, by British soldiers in which 13 demonstrators taking part in a civil rights protest were killed.

Cameron apologises for Bloody Sunday massacre


Less than a year after a series of crashes left Mellisa Hollingsworth fearing she might die on Whistler's high-speed sliding track, Canada's skeleton queen returns, believing she has banished her demons.


More than 6,375 Boy Scouts in the Mid-America Council sold nearly $3.5 million worth of popcorn during a recent fundraiser.


Normal Summer weather conditions are expected over the next three days in the hilly areas while it will be relatively hot in the other parts of the kingdom.


A mother and child were burnt beyond recognition in Turffontein, Johannesburg emergency management services said on Wednesday.


The Zimbabwe government lost a Constitutional Court appeal on Thursday against a SADC Tribunal costs order awarded to a group of farmers who challenged the loss of their land.

Zimbabwe loses appeal against costs award


The state's largest wind farm near Williams is nearing completion with the goal of cranking out power by December.

Wind farm near Williams nearing completion


The state Transportation Department says Interstate 5 reopened at noon Friday at Chehalis.


In a gruesome Diwali tragedy, six firemen suffocated to death after they battled a blaze in a multi-storied building here early on Sunday, a senior officer said.

Six firemen suffocated to death after battling a blaze


Singapore remains the easiest place to do business, the World Bank said in a report published on Wednesday, with the Asian financial centre keeping its title for a sixth straight year.

S'pore remains the easiest place to do business


ISAAC has reached hurricane strength with maximum wind speeds of 120km/h) as it bears down on the northern US Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Centre has said.


Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers has called out one of his players, Rasheed Wallace, to step his game up, saying that if he does not improve on the defensive end of the floor, he will be benched.

Doc Rivers calls out Rasheed Wallace to step up


Morgan Keegan downgraded CommVault Systems Inc. to ``Market Perform'' from ``Outperform'' because the stock has risen well above the firm's $23-per-share price target.

Morgan Keegan downgrades CommVault Systems


Open-source darlings and Firefox developer Mozilla has posted record financial results this week, reporting increased revenues up five-per cent on the previous financial year.


Sheen blasts Lohan for tardiness Updated: 21:29, Friday April 12, 2013 Charlie Sheen has blasted Lindsay Lohan for being late to the set of 'Anger Management' on her second day, effectively holding the cast and crew 'hostage'.


A Teller County deputy was found dead in his home Saturday evening.


Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Tuesday warned against attempts to topple Arab regimes instead of exerting efforts to rescue Gaza.

Geagea warns against attempts to topple Arab regimes


NEW York Governor David Paterson has introduced a gay marriage law that would make the state the fifth and highest profile US state allowing same-sex couples to wed.

New York Governor David Paterson introduces gay marriage law


The Spanish government adopted today a Bill for a EUR 9.7 billion financial aid for Greece, AFP reported.

Spain adopted a Bill for financial aid for Greece


President Obama urged Ohio State graduates Sunday to practice citizenship and perseverance in confronting a society in which the only constant is change.


The British government is expected announce further withdrawal of the UK troops from Afghanistan that would halve their current strength by the end of next summer.

UK to announce further withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan


George Michael has revealed that he lost almost 15 lbs since he quit drugs.

George Michael loses 15 lbs after quitting drugs


New Delhi, Dec 5 Cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who has been circuitously connected with Bollywood, owing to his liaisons with actors Kim Sharma and Deepika Padukone says if he ever decides to act, he would love to do a film like ``Garam Masala'' with Akshay Kumar.

I would love to do a ``Garam Masala'' with Akshay Kumar:


ANAHEIM, Calif. Yamaha rookie Josh Grant won the AMA Supercross opener Saturday night, beating Honda's Andrew Sharp in front of 42,309 fans at Angel Stadium.


CBBC has commissioned 13 x 28-minute episodes of a new yet-be-titled kids comedy sketch show from Citrus Television, part of the creative team behind the UK pubcaster's hit series Horrible Histories.

Cbbc commissions new kids comedy sketch show


Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt is confident the Sugababes will survive, despite the shock departure of Keisha Buchanan.

Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt confident Sugababes will survive


US sharemarkets made slight gains on Wednesday on a light day on Wall Street before tomorrow's Thanksgiving holiday.


Groupon Inc reported second-quarter revenue that missed Wall Street expectations on Monday, sending shares of the world's largest daily deal website down 12 percent.


Police say a US military helicopter has crashed in western Germany.

US military helicopter crashes in Germany


State-owned diamond company Alexkor will restructure its focus of operations and management to reap greater dividends, board chairman Reginald Muzariri said on Monday.


A Harare man has denied fathering a disabled child in court, saying it pains him to pay for his upkeep until paternity tests have been conducted.

Harare man denies fathering disabled child


Prime Minister Najib Miqati said in remarks published on Sunday that he had ``no problem'' if the cabinet collapsed.

Miqati says ``no problem'' if cabinet collapses


The final NFL roster cuts are to be made by 9 pm EST today, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have beaten the deadline.


Martin Tomczyk is praying for rain at Oschersleben on Sunday as he believes it's his only chance of a strong result.


Dairy cooperative Fonterra lifted its forecast payout to farmers to $NZ6.05 per kilogram of milksolids, from the $NZ5.10 announced in September.


Home Minister Imkong L Imchen on Wednesday met the Steering Committee at the DC's conference hall for the Mokokchung Road Show scheduled to be held on August 1, 2009.


The judgement from the Court of Appeal looked at early termination and payouts under the ``master agreement'' contract when one counterparty goes bust.


Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella died today at the age of 54 of a hemorrhage following surgery.

Director Anthony Minghella dies at age 54


Port Authority boosts tolls again on Saturday Motorists will pay more as the next phase of toll increases kick in at Port Authority bridges and tunnels on Saturday.


Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bollaram will be opened for public viewing for the first time from January 1, 2011 to January 10, 2011.

Rashtrapati Nilayam to be opened for public viewing


BOSSES at a development agency have defended a decision to double staff bonuses after a video announcing the deal appeared online by mistake.

Bosses defend decision to double staff bonuses


Saab, a unit of General Motors has filed for protection from its creditors after GM announced plans to do away with the brand by 2010 and the Swedish government politely declined to take it over.

Saab files for protection from creditors


US security experts have warned airlines and airport authorities to be on high alert for possible al-Qaeda attempts to blow up passenger jets using ''body bombs'' surgically implanted in suicide attackers.

US warns of al-Qaeda attempts to blow up jets using body bombs


Pakistan had no hidden agenda in Afghanistan, says Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar.

Pakistan had no hidden agenda in Afghanistan:


Nomura has announced that it has been authorised by the Saudi Arabian Capital Markets Authority to offer international institutional investors access to the Saudi Arabian stock market.

Nomura to offer international investors access to Saudi stock market


North Korea has fired three short range missiles from its east coast, according to South Korea's defence ministry.

North Korea fire three short range missiles


Rajon Rondo tweaked his back during Game 6 but there is no doubt that he'll be ready for Game 1 of the Finals next Thursday.

Rondo will be ready for Game 1 of Finals


Roma ace Francesco Totti has sent his message of praise to Juventus ace Alessandro Del Piero, but Daniele De Rossi is out of the Basel clash along with Mirko Vucinic and Jeremy Menez.

Francesco Totti praises Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero


Hundreds of life advocates gathered at the Aurora, Ill., Planned Parenthood abortion clinic Saturday to remember the preborn babies and women who have died due to an abortion.

Hundreds of life advocates gather at abortion clinic


Tia Sharp killer gets 38 year sentence Subscribe for the latest news from PA: http://bit.ly/RvMVLq The 37-year-old changed his plea on the fifth day of his trial at the Old Bailey, having forced 12-year-old Tia's family to sit through days of shocking and graphic evidence, including a sickening picture of her taken after she died.


Women's top seed Victoria Azarenka crashed out of French Open as she lost to Slovakian 15th seed Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 7-6 on Sunday.

Top seed Azarenka crashes out of French Open


Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, today announced it will open its first store in Dunkirk at 4029 Vineyard Drive on Sept. 16.

Advance Auto parts to open first store in Dunkirk


New York, Jan 21 Today 21 January is the National Hugging Day.


In a recent interview with Saturday Sun, Denrele opened up on how he made Karen rich and famous.

How Denrele Edun made Karen Igho rich and famous


Credit card companies may soon get more creative in finding a place to get you to sign up for a card.


Qatar will hold its maiden legislative polls in 2013, the emir of the Gulf state, which has backed pro-democracy uprisings elsewhere in the Arab world, said Tuesday.

Qatar to hold maiden legislative polls in 2013


Blackburn Rovers manager, Steve Kean, has confirmed his interest in signing Hamburg striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy, in the summer transfer window.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean confirms interest in Ruud Van Nistelrooy --


The National Chief Imam of Ghana, the National Hilal Committee and the Muslim fraternity, on Saturday announced that Muslims throughout the country are to start Ramadan fasting at dawn of Monday August 1 2011.


Police today appealed to the public for information on a dead body found case in Wan Chai on April 13.

Appeal for information on body found in Wan Chai


Gov. Martin O'Malley plans on Friday to propose expanding early voting days in Maryland and, for the first time, allowing residents to register on the same day that they cast ballots -- moves certain to rankle Republicans.

Martin O'Malley to propose expanding early voting in Maryland


Rural social movements are calling for a ``new agrarian reform based on food sovereignty,'' that would incorporate a range of sectors, including peasant farmers, women, and ethnic minorities, in order to build an effective, and more just, development model.

Social movements call for ``new agrarian reform''


A state lawmaker is apologizing for a comment he made during a public meeting in Rochester alluding to the fatal shootings at a city hall in Missouri last week.

State lawmaker apologizes for comment at public meeting


That's why the National Weather Service trains ordinary people to serve as storm spotters.

National Weather Service trains storm spotters


SOUTH BEND, Ind. Jack Cooley had 17 points and 10 rebounds to help Notre Dame upset No. 1 Syracuse 67-58 on Saturday.


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev assured President Mahinda Rajapaksa that Russia will stand by Sri Lanka in its all efforts.


Queensland Premier Anna Bligh will take this week off to recharge her batteries before the run up to the next election campaign, her deputy says.


Don LaFontaine, the voice behind thousands of Hollywood movie trailers, has died.


Racist ranter 'waiting for rehab' Updated: 00:43, Wednesday May 15, 2013 A woman charged over a racist rant on a Melbourne train that made headlines after it was captured on camera is on a waiting list for rehabilitation, a court has heard.


A mother has given birth to a rare set of quadruplets in which three of the four boys are identical.


Thousands of Simplicity and Graco cribs were recalled Thursday after government officials warned they could be fatal to children.

Thousands of Simplicity and Graco cribs recalled by government


The payroll tax cut, contentiously debated by congress at year's end, may be extended through 2012.

The payroll tax cut might be extended through 2012


A 32-year-old Iowa City man was arrested Tuesday after a woman told police he tried to strangle her, punch her and suffocate her during a fight between them Tuesday, police said.

Man tries to strangle, punch, suffocate woman


Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, nicknamed ``The Boss'', has passed away from a massive heart attack suffered this morning in Tampa.


Many of Illawarra Zone 16's best players will be split into a North v South selection trial on Sunday ahead of the upcoming Quad series at Sylvania Bowling Club.

Illawarra Zone 16's best players split up


Politicians from the current president to a would-be president, from both sides of the political aisle, are reacting with shock at the news that Senator Edward Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor.

Politicians react with shock to news that Kennedy has brain tumor


LaSalle Hotel Properties today announced that it acquired The Park Central Hotel in New York City for $396.2 million.

LaSalle Hotel Properties acquires Park Central Hotel in New York City


Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu has urged Afrikaners to get involved in the country and to not withdraw from society, Beeld reported on Monday.

Tutu urges Afrikaners not to withdraw from society


Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel announced Wednesday that he is considering a run for governor in 2010.

Macomb county sheriff Hackel considering run for governor


A former Illinois police officer who was arrested last fall in Branson, has been sentenced to two years probation after pleading guilty to stealing from a charity.

Former police officer sentenced to probation


The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch as a large area of rain and isolated thunderstorms is heading for southeastern Wisconsin today.

National Weather Service issues winter storm watch


Peace talks with the proscribed ULFA to bring a lasting solution to Assam's vexed insurgency problem is expected to begin by December, chief minister Tarun Gogoi said today.

Peace talks with ULFA to begin by December:


Los Angeles midfielder David Beckham has declared he is fit to play in Sunday's MLS Cup date with Houston.


A TALENTED young Pensnett singer is hoping to wow competition judges this weekend as she takes part in the regional finals of Open Mic UK.

Pensnett singer hopes to wow competition judges


Missouri is planning to install median guard cables along US 63 from Jefferson City to Columbia.

Missouri to install guard cable along US 63


Christmas is here, let's give a cheer, there's a lot to eat, it's such a big treat, hot cocoa is cooling on the stove, sitting by the fire, stretching like wire, getting kinda sleepy, don't make a peep-y.


The Browns expect Gordon to play a role in their offense right away.

Browns expect Josh Gordon to play right away


A Toronto businessman linked to the Rahim Jaffer controversy was cleared of unrelated fraud allegations Thursday as the prosecution withdrew those charges in Newmarket court.


Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish is staying positive despite the club's precarious Premier League placing.


06 March 12 Adobe has announced the general availability of Photoshop Lightroom 4, a digital photography workflow solution aimed at both amateur and professional photographers.

Adobe announces general availability of Photoshop Lightroom 4


Austrians are paying more than the EU average for goods and services, new figures have shown.


Alice Slater from the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation says the US is becoming a police state.


DMK chief M Karunanidhi Monday said the hangings being implemented now could have been prevented had the demand to do away with this sentence been given due consideration.

Hangings implemented now could have been prevented:


General Growth Properties, owner of Harborplace and the Gallery, says it may be forced to seek protection from its creditors as it struggles to refinance debt.

General Growth Properties may seek protection


``Vodafone can confirm the Nexus S will be available in Australia. Pricing and launch details to be announced soon,'' the company said on its Vodafone blog late tonight.


TextGuard, the leading provider of mobile communication compliance solutions, today announced the release of its Blackberry Enterprise Server edition to the TextGuard mobile compliance solution that enables enterprises to log, archive, review, extract, and supervise all messaging communication on company mobile devices.

TextGuard announces Blackberry Enterprise Server edition to TextGuard mobile compliance solution


Hamburg striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed that Spanish giants Real Madrid want him back at the club.

Van Nistelrooy confirms Real want him back


A woman who complained after monkeys she said she needed to keep her calm were taken from her was found guilty of cruelty to animals and not having a proper permit for a primate.

Woman whose monkeys were taken found guilty of cruelty to animals


TOLEDO, Ohio -Toledo has hired Wisconsin-Green Bay coach Tod Kowalczyk to revive its men's basketball team after the worst season in school history.

Toledo hires Wisconsin-Green Bay's Kowalczyk


Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Monday the opposition will tread cautiously in the next Sarawak state election although it has won the Sibu parliamentary by-election.

Opposition will tread cautiously in next Sarawak state election


UFC octagon girl Arianny Celeste was arrested in Las Vegas for domestic violence.

UFC's Arianny Celeste arrested for domestic violence


The West Fargo PeeWee A youth hockey team recently took second place during the state tournament in Bismarck.

West Fargo PeeWee hockey team takes second at state tournament


British soccer star David Beckham will return to the Los Angeles Galaxy this July, four months later than originally planned, under a multi-million dollar agreement announced Sunday.


Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson cited encouraging signs of progress in calming financial markets, which he said made it possible to turn more attention to measures aimed at stimulating a slowing economy.

Paulson cites progress in calming markets


Congressman Ron Paul won yet another straw poll today, receiving an astounding 82% of the Iowan-only vote at National Federation of Republican Assemblies first ever-presidential straw poll.


Lille have eased their relegation fears with a deserved 2-1 victory over Lens in Ligue 1's derby of the north.


- The captain of the luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia now faces charges of manslaughter and abandoning ship, which was two and a half miles off course, according to the Italian Coast Guard.

Captain of luxury cruise ship faces charges


The Union Home Minister, Shri Shivraj Patil reviewed here today the Naxal situation in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

Home Minister reviews Naxal situation in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh


Montreal hospitals have dug themselves into a deeper financial hole than expected this year and are appealing to the provincial government to bail them out.


Bulgarian firefighters put out 252 fires across the country in the past 24 hours, announced the press center of the Interior Ministry.

Bulgarian firefighters put out 252 fires across the country in past 24 hours


Katie Holmes cancels NYFW show over snow Updated: 14:29, Monday February 11, 2013 Katie Holmes had to shelve her New York Fashion Week ambitions as the snowstorms hitting the city closed her daughter's school early.


Commander Lahore Corps, Lieutenant General Rashad Mahmood has said that special care and rehabilitation of children with natural disabilities is a birth right and empathy rather than sympathy can provide them the requisite strength to overcome these short comings.

Special care, rehabilitation of children with natural disabilities is birth right:


Google's Chrome notebook officially went on sale as the web search giant hopes to lure users away from computers running full-fledged operating systems to lightweight machines that perform all their operations on the internet.


US internet company AOL Inc said it agreed to buy the Huffington Post news website for $315 million, creating a media group that will have a combined base of 117 million visitors a month in the United States.


By Max Sonnenberg, The Space Reporter Chemists from the University of California at Berkeley have uncovered new evidence that comets may have seeded life on Earth.


West finally gets his star Updated: 04:13, Saturday April 7, 2012 The man who first made Batman famous has received a Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame.


AirAsia Bhd, Southeast Asia's largest budget carrier, rose the most in almost a month after its chief executive officer said first-quarter earnings are ``looking strong'' and it doesn't need to raise more capital.


Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear defended his plan for balancing the Medicaid budget Friday against criticism from a Republican lawmaker who wants his job.

Gov. Beshear defends plan for balancing Medicaid budget


The slump in world trade this year in the wake of the financial crisis has hit the poorest countries' export earnings particularly hard as prices tumble and volumes stagnate, a study released on Tuesday showed.

'Slump in world trade hits poorest countries' export earnings'


Fans bade last adieu to legendry singer Mahendra Kapoor who passed away on Saturday evening at his residence, Bandra in Mumbai.


President Obama is expected to sign the newly re-authorized Violence Against Women Act.

Obama to sign Violence Against Women Act


Former New York Giant Lawrence Taylor pleaded not guilty in Rockland County Court on Tuesday to felony sex charges that he paid an underage runaway girl $300 for sex at a Ramapo hotel in May.

Lawrence Taylor pleads not guilty to sex charges


Social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook provide educational benefits to students, according to the study by University of Minnesota.

Social networking sites provide educational benefits to students - study


The primary access road to Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen Saturday.


A Marine is behind bars, accused of impersonating a Va.


Azerbaijan Press Council issued a final report on presidential elections, Press Council's Press Service told APA.

Azerbaijan Press Council issues final report on presidential elections


Two Seneca teens arrested Friday are suspects in a rash of burglaries committed this week in the village, according to police.

Seneca teens arrested for rash of burglaries


Jordin Sparks, the winner of the sixth season of American Idol, is officially dating R&B singer Jason Derulo!


Mitesh Thacker, Technical Analyst, miteshthacker.com is of the view that Ashok Leyland has support at Rs 32-32.5.

Ashok Leyland has support at Rs 32-32.5:


California, owner of the worst credit ranking among US states, plans to tap bond markets for $4 billion in March to finance infrastructure improvements, a spokesman for State Treasurer Bill Lockyer said.


Prime Minister Stephen Harper will hold a cabinet meeting in Iqaluit on Tuesday as part of a trip meant to demonstrate Canada's Arctic sovereignty.


Indonesian mobile operator Axis has introduced a global reload service in cooperation with Saudi Telecom Company.


State police have identified a body found nearly two weeks ago near the Appalachian Trail in Lebanon County.

Police identify body found near Appalachian trail


Hindustan Copper Ltd has failed to ``perform on all fronts'', a Parliamentary panel has said and asked the Mines Ministry to conduct a performance study of the metal maker.

Hindustan Copper failed to perform on all fronts:


David Beckham has hailed the ``perfect'' agreement which will see him remain with AC Milan until the end of the Serie A season.


North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple walks away from a North Dakota National helicopter after taking aerial tour of the damage caused by the flood waters from the Souris River Friday, June 24, 2011 near Minot, ND Dalrymple says the Souris River is flowing over most levees in Minot as it surges past a 130-year-old record level.

Gov. Jack Dalrymple walks away from a ND National helicopter after taking aerial tour of the damage


Representative John Murtha is one sorry man, and by sorry, I do not mean apologetic.


A small single-engine plane crashed into a seven-story office building in Austin, TX around 10 am local time Thursday.

Small plane crashes into building in Austin, TX


An MRI has revealed Howard suffered a rupture of the left Achilles tendon, and can't have surgery until after swelling does down.


BALTIMORE ― A Baltimore police officer has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of an unarmed man outside a nightclub.

Baltimore officer indicted on murder charge


Indices staged a smart recovery to close higher after a strong opening in European market.


Police have charged four people from Indianapolis in a scheme to sell a baby girl to a convicted child molester and his sister.

4 charged in scheme to sell baby to child molester


Susterra® Propanediol from DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Companywas selected as a key renewable building block in a new biobased label adhesive.

Susterra® propanediol selected for new biobased label adhesive


More than 16,000 condoms have been delivered to staff at the US McMurdo base in the Antarctic, the press newspaper has reported.

More than 16,000 condoms have been delivered to staff at the base in the Antarctic


The Australian market ended trading session on Monday, the first day of the trading week, in positive territory lifted by resource stocks on higher commodity prices and strengthening of the Australian dollar against the US dollar.

Australian market ends in positive territory


Lee Hamilton, a former Indiana congressman and co-author of the 9/11 Commission Report, will speak on ``The US Role in the World after Afghanistan and Iraq'' on April 14 at Manchester College.


3Dconnexion today announced it has shipped more than one million 3D mice, supporting today's most popular and powerful 3D software solutions from companies including Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, PTC, Google, Microsoft, and Adobe across computer aided design, digital content creation, architecture and construction, and geographic information systems.

3Dconnexion today announced it has shipped more than one million 3D mice, supporting today's most popular and powerful 3D software solutions.


An Indian military delegation arrived in Beijing Sunday for a six-day visit, an Indian official said, marking the resumption of defence ties that were frozen for a year over a visa dispute.


Qatar has announced plans to bid for the 2017 world athletics championships, just months after winning right to stage the 2022 World Cup.

Qatar to bid for the 2017 world championships


More than a third of the nation's prescriptions now are electronic, according to the latest count.

More than a third of prescriptions in us are electronic


Shatrughan Sinha, the shotgun of Hindi Film Industry, recently underwent a bypass surgery after he was admitted to a hospital complaining of breathlessness.

Shatrughan Sinha undergoes bypass surgery


The Chicago Cubs lost to Philadelphia Phillies 2-9 in the first game of their two-match regular series on Wednesday, May 16 at Wrigley Field, Chicago in 2012 Major League Baseball season.

Chicago Cubs lose to Philadelphia Phillies 2-9 --


he Robbie Deans factor has given Australia hope that the Wallabies can upset the All Blacks on Saturday and boost their chances of success in the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup this year.


Kyle Busch was fastest out of the pits on the opening stop and on the track the rest of the night, leading the final 107 laps to win a wreck-filled NASCAR trucks race at Phoenix International Raceway on Friday.

Busch leads final 107 laps to win trucks race


Rashad McCants led the Wolves with 21 points, four 3-pointers, four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 38 minutes off the bench on Saturday.

Rashad McCants leads Wolves w/ 21 points


After months of negotiations, Chilean shoe retailers Gacel and Guante have merged, creating a network of 63 shops throughout the country.

Chilean shoe retailers Gacel and Guante merge


Iraqi security forces arrested seven wanted on account of terrorism charges in a crackdown and search operation in Al Namroud District, southern Mosul.

Iraq arrests wanted in crackdown operations


Jason Varitek was among 65 players to file for free agency yesterday, the first day players were eligible.


Rahul Dravid has urged the ICC to cut down on the number of ``meaningless'' ODIs and instead focus on major tournaments like the World Cup, besides exploring the possibility of day-night Test cricket.

Dravid urges ICC to cut down on the number of meaningless ODIs


An article published electronically in the scientific journal ``Acta Paediatrica'', describes how heart rate and sleep in boys are affected by violent video games.

Heart rate and sleep in boys affected by violent video games


Ricky Burns will defend his WBO lightweight title against Puerto Rico's Jose Gonzalez in Glasgow on May 11.

Ricky Burns to defend WBO title against Jose Gonzalez


One thousand cyclists from across the country are expected to descend on Ilkley this Sunday when Ilkley Cycle Club hosts one of Yorkshire's Premier Cycle Sportives --

One thousand cyclists to descend on Ilkley


``I welcome the expulsion of Syrian diplomats by the United States and other partner nations. But it only underscores the need for more assertive measures to end the Assad regime. President Obama's lack of leadership has resulted in a policy of paralysis that has watched Assad slaughter 10,000 individuals. We should increase pressure on Russia to cease selling arms to the Syrian government and to end its obstruction at the United Nations. And we should work with partners to arm the opposition so they can defend themselves.''

Expulsion of Syrian diplomats underscores need for more assertive measures to end the Assad regime


Terror suspects, Mohammed Asif and Shakeel Ahmed Mali, remanded to judicial custody by a court at Hubli have been shifted to Hindalaga jail in Belgaum, police said on Sunday.

Terror suspects shifted to jail in Belgaum


Canberra Raiders forward Josh Miller will return to the Raiders pack this weekend against the Roosters, after Shaun Fensom was ruled out today with a back injury.


After several months of gains in its construction employment, Kansas lost about 1,600 construction jobs between August and September, according to a report released Friday by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Kansas loses 1,600 construction jobs in September


More storms are forecast for Perth on Tuesday morning, but they are not expected to match the ferocity of the one that lashed the West Australian capital on Monday.


The Denver Nuggets re-signed veteran guard Andre Miller on Wednesday.


Stoke City suffered a double blow in their English Premier League opener as a 2-1 defeat to Wolves also left manager Tony Pulis fretting over a possible injury to new signing Kenwyne Jones.


While it's hard to figure out whether Microsoft is feeling that the appocalypse is nigh, some suggest that the Redmond-based technology company is worried that Windows 8 may not impress as much as they had hoped to.


Renault is launching 11 Renaultsport specialist dealerships who will act as 'ambassadors' for the range from the beginning of March.

Renault launches 11 Renaultsport dealerships


MicroRNAs can move between cells and play a role in their communication.


``Copenhagen can and must be the turning point in the international fight against climate change -- nothing has changed my confidence in that,'' said Yvo de Boer, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

`` Copenhagen can and must be the turning point in the international fight against climate change ''


― The Washington Post and The Star Democrat have endorsed Gov. Martin O'Malley for a second term in his rematch with Republican former Gov. Robert Ehrlich.

Washington Post, Star Democrat endorse O'Malley


Tata Communications, a leading provider of a new world of communications, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire BitGravity, an award winning content delivery network.

Tata Communications announces definitive agreement to acquire BitGravity


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. The recession-era tale ``Up in the Air'' led Golden Globe film contenders Tuesday with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick.

'Up in the Air' leads Golden Globes with six nominations


A Myanmar court yesterday charged an American with fraud after he was jailed on suspicion of inciting unrest, his lawyer said.

Myanmar court charges us citizen: lawyer


With plenty of upcoming appearances lined up, Blige performed two new songs from her soon to be released album at the TeenNick Halo Awards 2011.

Mary J. Blige performs at TeenNick Halo Awards 2011


Q MY parents are going to divorce after we get back from our summer holiday.


EastEnders legend June Brown and Dawn French are to star in a new BBC Two sitcom, written by Sue Perkins.

'Eastenders' June Brown, Dawn French to star in new BBC Two sitcom


A Clearwater man was arrested for possession of cocaine and on other charges March 9.


AUSTRALIA raised its swine flu alert level on Wednesday as the number of cases nationwide climbed above 2,000, Health Minister Nicola Roxon said.


NEW YORK, NY Sugar Ray Leonard says in his upcoming autobiography that he was sexually abused by a coach as a young boxer in the early 1970s.

Leonard says in autobiography he was sexually abused by coach


In the following videoing I review the tidbits of info that I picked up last week that will tell us what to expect from shanzhai tablet makers over 2011 in terms of OS, processing performance, form-factors etc.

What you can expect from shanzhai tablets throughout 2011


Two former Boys Town employees may face charges for inappropriate conduct with two teenagers.

Former Boys Town employees may face charges


Gazprom on Wednesday opened a new pipeline across Lithuania that will allow the Russian gas company to increase supplies to Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave between Lithuania and Poland.

Gazprom opens new pipeline through Lithuania


On Friday, August 5th, Killarney's member of parliament, Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis successfully hosted a one of a kind seminar for entrepreneurs.

Dr. Minnis successfully hosts one of a kind seminar for entrepreneurs


Senator Patrick Leahy, joined with Senators Robert Menendez, Harry Reid, Dick Durbin, Chuck Schumer, John Kerry, and Kirsten Gillibrand to reintroduce a comprehensive immigration reform bill aimed at addressing the broken immigration system with tough, smart, and fair measures.

Sen. Leahy reintroduces comprehensive immigration reform bill


The Senate replaced a pay raise bill passed by the House of Delegates with its own provisions.


Paris, Atos Origin, an international IT services company, today announced that it will become a VMware global IT partner to address the growing demand for adaptive virtualization services*.

Atos Origin to become a VMware global IT partner to address growing demand for adaptive virtualization services


Brad Pitt has warned George Clooney not to ``harm the children'' when he carries out his next prank.

Brad Pitt warns prankster George Clooney:


Some would say Brazil is filled with the most beautiful land and people in the world, who wouldn't want to own a slice of it?

Brazil, who wouldn't want to own a slice of it?


Newly-engaged couple Russell Brand and Katy Perry have reportedly thrown an engagement party in LA.

Russell Brand and Katy Perry throw engagement party


Guwahati Dejection writ large on his face after losing the ODI series to Australia, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his team lost today's do-or-die match in the first 15 minutes itself.


ABM Industries issued an update on its FY12 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning.

ABM Industries (ABM) updates FY12 earnings guidance


Four British soldiers have been killed and two wounded in an explosion in southern Afghanistan.


There's been a decent amount of buzz resonating from the Marlins installing fish tanks behind home plate in their new park.

The florida Marlins have installed those fish tanks at their new park


At a news conference with Emanuel, Hoff said he was stepping down to spend more time with his family.


A waterspout on Lake Pontchartrain headed toward land, and the lake rose enough to close one New Orleans floodgate.

Waterspout on lake Pontchartrain; lake rising


Tasmania bushfires out of control Updated: 19:11, Sunday February 26, 2012 Bushfires are continuing to burn out of control in Tasmania, putting communities at risk.


This upcoming provincial election is about control of our future and how it is achieved.


Diego Maradona has arrived in Glasgow for his first match in charge as the new manager of Argentina.


TIGER WOODS was battling to make the cut in the second round of the ATT National at Aronimink, Pennsylvania yesterday.


Despite Pakistan's warnings that it would not tolerate another US raid, the US has made clear that it would go after the al-Qaida leadership anywhere in the world.

US will go after al-Qaida leadership anywhere:


The TSX Venture Exchange closed Wednesday at 1,405.93, down 52.50 points.

Tsxv closed at 1,405.93, down 52.50 points


Domestic markets are likely to remain volatile in the coming week even as expectations of further liquidity infusion measures from the Reserve Bank of India could boost investor sentiment amid worsening global economic scenario, analysts believe.


Road users are still being ``needlessly killed'' through the flouting of mobile phone rules five years after they were introduced, accident prevention chiefs have said.


Peru inaugurated Ollanta Humala on Thursday as the country's first leftist president in 36 years.


Zimbabwe's inflation means jail wardens steal from prisoners to stay alive The Times Zimbabwe's highways are littered with police checkpoints, which is discomforting for foreign journalists working there illegally.

Jail wardens steal from prisoners to stay alive


A 59-year-old Reading man has died in a car accident on Lawrence Road in Boxford near the North Andover line.

Man dies in car accident on Lawrence Road


Former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Monday said a few politicians were trying to vitiate the political environment by mudslinging against the president, who was the symbol of the federation.

Some politicians trying to vitiate political environment:


The nationwide bandh called by trade unions on Wednesday evoked partial response in the city.

Bandh call evokes partial response in city


Niagara Regional Police are wrapping up the search for more body parts in the Niagara River following the discovery of a woman's torso last Wednesday.

Niagara Regional Police wrap up search for body parts on Niagara River


Swiss gothic metal act Lacrimosa will release the new album ``Revolution'' on September 7th through Hall of Sermon.

Lacrimosa to release new album ``Revolution''


A women's rights advocate says the annual Miss South Pacific beauty pageant is outdated and promotes a concept of beauty which Pacific women often don't fit into.

Women's rights advocate says Miss South Pacific pageant outdated


PTI / Kalyani January 12, 2013, 19:55 A depleted East Bengal will be desperate to return to winning ways and avenge their first leg loss to Mumbai FC in a round 16 match here tomorrow.

East Bengal desperate to avenge loss against Mumbai FC


Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage following an incident in Twyford this morning.

Two arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage


Tiger Woods has hit out at the 'unfounded and malicious rumours' which have circulated in the media in the aftermath of his car accident.


A Houston councilmember was the victim of a terrifying carjacking.City of Houston councilmember Michael Berry was carjacked at knifepoint while leaving The Firehouse Saloon at 3598 Fountainview on the evening of December 23 at 1am.


Tesco, a global grocery and merchandise retailer headquartered in the United Kingdom which also owns Turkish retailer Kipa in western Turkey, might acquire local retail chains in the Turkish market, a top executive said Wednesday.

Tesco might acquire local retail chains in the Turkish market


Police say a large oak tree fell on a Central Florida house, killing a woman who was asleep in the bedroom.

Large oak tree falls on Florida house, kills woman


Shares of Intercontinental Exchange Inc., an over-the-counter and futures exchange operator, climbed Tuesday after an analyst upgraded its stock on a recent pullback in share price.

Shares of Intercontinental Exchange climb after analyst upgrades stock on recent pullback


A Connemara action group is renewing its campaign against a proposed water sewerage treatment plant.

Connemara action group renews campaign against sewerage plant


Matt Kenseth has won the rain-shortened Daytona 500, taking over the lead two laps before NASCAR stopped the season-opening event.


New website provides tools to help better manage childhood asthma

New website provides tools to manage asthma


London, March 24 Oscar winning actress Sandra Bullock is not looking for a divorce lawyer, says her spokesperson.

Sandra Bullock not looking for divorce lawyer


SOL Campbell will sign for Newcastle United today after agreeing a £30,000-a-week deal and completing a medical at the club's training ground.

Sol Campbell to sign for Newcastle United


African Eagle Resources plc announced new nickel and cobalt drill results from the Wamangola deposit at its flagship Dutwa nickel project in Tanzania.

African Eagle Resources announces nickel results


A poodle has survived a drop from the sky after being released from the talons of a bird of prey, apparently.