The moment of reckoning for young comedic talent has just arrived for those that took place in the TV comedy show The Fanta So You Think You're Funny, which runs on SABC1.


AJ Burnett will pitch for the Yankees in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Rangers on Tuesday night.


A central Florida lawmaker wants school teachers to grade parents on their children's report cards.

Lawmaker wants teachers to grade parents


Ultra athlete Jackson Williams is now well into his attempt to run 26 marathons in 26 consecutive days.

Ultra athlete Jackson Williams to run 26 marathons in 26 days


Rupee improved from early losses in afternoon trade Tuesday as some foreign banks were seen selling dollars in the market.


Former First Lady Betty Ford died on Friday evening at age 93, the director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum confirmed to CNN.


Saks Inc. said that it plans to close its Saks Fifth Avenue stores located in the Pioneer Place Mall in Portland, Oregon.

Saks to close stores in Portland, Oregon


The bus packed with passengers crashed through a guard rail and fell off a bridge in western India early Tuesday, killing at least 37 people and injuring another 15, police said.

Bus falls off bridge in India, killing at least 37


KERRYN McCann, the mother who won our hearts at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games by winning gold in the marathon, has died from breast cancer.

Games hero kerryn McCann dies from breast cancer


``I don't want to give up my US citizenship when we move overseas,'' the woman at the most-recent International Living Ultimate Event confided to me.

``I don't want to give up my us citizenship...''


Cumberland County resumed pet adoptions today after a distemper outbreak shut down adoptions for nearly a month.

Cumberland resumes pet adoptions after outbreak


All 64 fishermen have been rescued early Tuesday in a joint operation of Maritime Security Agency, Pakistan Navy and Edhi ambulance service near Ormara.


A suspected norovirus outbreak at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde has been eliminated with all temporary outbreak control measures now lifted.


HBO has renewed powerhouse fantasy series ``Game of Thrones'' for a third season.


The Constitutional Court of Serbia has ruled in favor of 120 laid off judges who filed complaints.

Constitutional Court rules in favor of 120 judges


Medical-device maker Boston Scientific said yesterday it is suspending sales of its heart-shocking defibrillator implants after failing to alert regulators to changes in manufacturing of the best-selling devices.

Boston Scientific suspends sales of its defibrillators


Stock markets closed lower yesterday after a surprisingly weak US retail sales report helped persuade investors to take some profits from the spring rally.

Stock markets close lower on weak US retail sales


General Dynamics has announced it is laying off 110 workers later this year at its facility in Saco.

General Dynamics laying off 110 workers in Saco


email US Rep. Ron Kind of La Crosse says he won't run for US Senate.


A Guelph man not wearing his seat belt was killed in northern Ontario in a weekend car crash.


The provincial government's anti-poverty program ``Capitol on Wheels'' has served more than 40,000 poor residents of bringing the services closer to the people.

``Capitol on Wheels'' serves more than 40,000 poor davao norte residents


US Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra is launching a new attack against incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow.

Hoekstra launches new attack against Stabenow


GORDON Brown is to try to form a coalition government if there is a hung parliament, Downing Street sources signalled tonight.

Brown 'will try to form coalition government'


Pakistan Peoples Party on Thursday held an Iftar party in the honour of Chairman Senate, Syed Nayyer Hussian Bokhari.The reception was organized by the Vice President PPP Chaudhry Ifthikhar Ahmed at Satellite Town here.Talking to media person, PPP Punjab President Imtiaz Safrdar Warriach said that PPP will win the next general election from all over the country.He said that free, fair, transparent election will further strengthen the democracy.He said that the next general elections would prove that the PPP is a party which have roots in all the provinces.He said the PPP is a party of the poor and always fight for their rights.Imtiaz said that the government also initiated mega projects for the development of the country and betterment of the people.

PPP hold Iftar party in the honour of Chairman Senate


Former President Carter said he feels ``quite at ease'' about meeting Hamas militants over the objections of Washington because the Palestinian group is essential to a future peace with Israel.


Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of peace, was today fondly remembered on his 140th birth anniversary with leaders cutting across the political spectrum paying homage to him.

Mahatma remembered on 140th birth anniversary


Dhaka, Jul 13 Bangladesh is keen to import rice from India after it recently lifted the longstanding ban on the export of the commodity, officials said here.

Bangladesh keen to import rice from India


She's facing a $1 billion lawsuit from the victims of China's recent earthquake, which she referred to as ``karma.''


Former French First Lady Carla Bruni, who gave birth to a baby girl just few months back, is reportedly pregnant again.


Democrat Thomas McHugh will take the oath of office on the state Supreme Court this week.


The Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone has organized a blood donation campaign in collaboration with Ibrahim Obaid Allah Hospital.

Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone organize a blood donation campaign


BARNSLEY is the worst place in the Yorkshire region to be a teenager, according to a new report.

Barnsley is 'worst place' to be a teenager


A former Bradford police officer who will be celebrating his 100th birthday this weekend had a surprise visit from the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police.

Former Bradford police officer celebrates 100th birthday


Britons could be given greater priority in receiving donor organs following controversy over the number of transplants being performed on foreign patients.

Britons 'could be given greater priority to donor organs'


Ringo Starr is performing in Colorado for the first time in over a decade.


Duke freshman guard Austin Rivers, son of Celtics coach Doc Rivers, confirmed through the school Monday that he will enter the 2012 NBA draft.

Austin Rivers confirms he'll enter NBA draft


A 25-year-old mason, Kwesi Korankye was on Tuesday remanded into police custody by a Cape Coast Circuit Court for allegedly defiling a 10 -year old girl at Assin Akropong.

Mason remanded in custody for defiling 10- year old girl


Two skeet shooters in Weld County were struck by lightning Monday afternoon.

Skeet shooters in Weld County struck by lightning


The University of Tennessee community is apprehensive after a female student was sexually assaulted at knifepoint Friday morning.

University of Tennessee student sexually assaulted at knifepoint


The founder and chairman emeritus of aerospace and industrial components maker Kaman Corp., Charles H. Kaman, died Monday morning at the age of 91, according to the company and his obituary.

Kaman Corp. founder Charles Kaman died at 91


The Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens took their visit to the White House Wednesday to visit President Barack Obama.

Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens visit White House


London, April 6 Late pop legend Michael Jackson administered his fatal drugs overdose himself, defence lawyers for his personal doctor, Conrad Murray who stands accused of his death, are set to claim.

Michael Jackson administered drugs himself?


Iit's good weather for baseball so far and it's opening night for the Kinston Indians.

It's opening night for the Kinston Indians


Fiji copra producers are struggling to try and meet increased demand, while the price is at an all time high.

Fiji copra producers struggle to meet increased demand


A wanted felon was found in Anderson last night after a traffic stop.


QUEENSLAND police yesterday sought a deathbed confession from notorious child-killer Valmae Beck over at least one unsolved murder after she underwent emergency heart surgery.


Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that it is an abomination for any reasonable government to hurt the poor.

Tony Blair - it's abomination to hurt the poor


Ebiquity has raised £2.6m, before expenses, through the placing of 2,850,000 new ordinary shares with existing shareholders at 90p apiece.


One of Dubai's favorite boutiques, Soirée recently announced the opening of its Essa boutique in Dubai.

Soirée announces opening of Essa boutique


Afghan President Hamid Karzai left Sunday for Turkey to attend an economic conference, his office said, ahead of the Western-backed leader's expected inauguration later this month.


Amazon launched its Kindle Fire touchscreen device at an event in New York yesterday, as well as a new range of enhanced Kindles.


The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to recognize Eid al-Adha:

Minister Kenney issues statement to recognize Eid al-Adha


Long Island indie rockers Hotel of the Laughing Tree will be releasing their debut full-length Terror & Everything After, February 1st on Brookvale Records.

Hotel of the Laughing Tree releases Terror and Everything After


David Ortiz got his 1,000th RBI, Nick Green played a scary game of dodge-the-bat, and the Boston Red Sox looked right at home again in the United States' capital Wednesday night in a 6-4 victory over the Washington Nationals.


As his solo career goes stratospheric, Cee Lo Green has reunited with his first hip-hop crew, Goodie Mob.


Actor Anil Kapoor is upset with Aamir Khan for poking fun at him in his item song in Delhi Belly.


Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba was today discharged from hospital, almost a month to the day after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a game.


Costa Rican migration authorities are considering restricting Mexican and Guatemalan visas to enter the country.

Costa Rica considering restricting Mexican and Guatemalan visas


Mark Zuckerberg II might be facing a lawsuit from his very own Facebook, meanwhile, Zuckerberg II is suing Facebook right back for shutting down his Like Store profile, claiming the company had no right to do so.

Mark Zuckerberg II may face the lawsuit from Facebook


John Comiskey will return to the Stamps after signing a free-agent deal with the club on Tuesday; terms of the agreement weren't released.


The House has voted to permanently extend a 45 percent inheritance tax on estates larger than $3.5 million, canceling a one-year repeal of the tax set to begin next month.

Us House permanently extends inheritance tax


A search was under way for a police officer missing after a bridge collapsed during floods in Cumbria, north west England, police said on Friday.

Police officer missing after bridge collapses in floods


An explosion aboard a boat carrying 49 asylum seekers believed to be from Afghanistan killed at least three people off the north-west coast today, officials have said.

Explosion on boat carrying asylum seekers


Winnebago Industries plants will shut down next week, a spokesperson for the Forest City-based motor home manufacturer confirmed Friday.

Winnebago Industries to shut down next week


A Muslim cleric in Rajasthan refused to bless a wedding because he reportedly saw women from the groom's side, who came from Gujarat, dancing as part of the marriage procession.

Cleric refuses to bless wedding after seeing women dance


Syrian rebels are warning Hezbollah militants to stop fighting on behalf of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad -- or face severe consequences.

Syrian rebels issue warning to Hezbollah


SA bonds remained firm in late trade on Friday, which a trader said was on the back of the strong rand and a bit of short covering.


Atlanta based groove metal band Mastodon premiered its new music video for the song ``Dry Bone Valley'' on Boing Boing's website today.

Mastodon premieres new music video for ``Dry Bone Valley''


Supermodel Heidi Klum has insured her legs for a whopping $2 million.


Beckman Coulter, Inc. and CompuCyte Corporation have entered into a five-year global distribution agreement, under the terms of which Beckman Coulter will have the right to distribute CompuCyte laser scanning cytometers in cellular analysis markets worldwide.

Beckman Coulter, Inc. to distribute CompuCyte laser scanning cytometers


Photo by C. Todd Lopez A new executive order bans federal employees from texting while driving a government vehicle or driving a privately-owned vehicle while on government business.

Executive order bans texting while driving


Ferrellgas Inc. has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, accusing him of embezzling about three million dollars from the propane company.


Ukrainian president-elect Viktor Yanukovych, due to be sworn in next week, will visit Moscow early March, the Kremlin said Saturday.


More filing deadlines are coming up for local communities that will elect leaders in the Nov. 4 vote.


CHELSEA dug deep again to maintain new manager Carlo Ancelotti's 100 per cent start with a classy 3-1 victory at Sunderland on Tuesday.


London The average woman spends 500 pounds reinventing her image after being dumped by a boyfriend, according to a new study.

Women spend £500 reinventing their image after being dumped: study


After several days without luck, astronauts finally ran a successful test on equipment that turns urine into drinking water -- a necessity for supporting the international space station's crew, which will soon double.

Astronauts turn urine into drinking water


You can take the kids to Trunk or Treat at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2100 Hilton Ave., at 11 am-2 pm Saturday.

``Trunk'' or Treat at St. Thomas Episcopal church Saturday


The United States says human error caused a recent fatal crash of an MV-22 Osprey.

Human error caused fatal crash for Osprey


Canford has announced that it has acquired the brand Enclosure Systems, based in Borough Green Kent and will take over manufacture and distribution of the range from this point forwards.


``Women are afraid to hire,'' said Rebecca Harris, the director of the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pa.


India has overtaken the US to become the second largest cotton producing country in the World, after China, a study by International Service For the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Application said.

India becomes second largest cotton producing country


B2B media company Penton Media said it intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection now that it has reached a restructuring agreement with its lenders to eliminate $270 million in debt.

Penton media to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection


LONDON // WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested by British police for questioning in a sex-crimes investigation of the man who has angered Washington by spilling thousands of government secrets on the Internet.

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested by British police


Former left-arm spinner and handy lower order batsman Bapu Nadkarni said that former India skipper Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who died in the capital due to lung infection, was ``a much misunderstood man'' during his playing days because of his aloofness.


San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, was hospitalized Thursday for a ``minor procedure'' related to an irregular heartbeat.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh hospitalized with irregular heartbeat


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. Kern County has declared a local emergency as heavy rains swamp the region.

Kern county declares emergency amid rains


Former US Rep. Norman F. Lent, an 11-term New York Republican who became an influential voice on environmental legislation, died June 11 at his home in Arlington.


The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded today to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen for their work on women's rights.

Nobel peace Prize awarded to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman for work on women's rights


The Exploratorium museum today released a free iPad app that lets users explore auditory illusions and acoustic phenomena.

Exploratorium releases audio-centric iPad app


Pakistan fired its national security adviser amid tensions following the Mumbai attacks, a possible sign of divisions in the weak civilian government over how to react to Indian and international demands it crack down on the alleged masterminds.

Pakistan fires national security adviser


YOU really can die of a broken heart, say researchers who have studied what they call the widowhood effect.


Republican US Rep. Jeff Miller was easily re-elected Tuesday, defeating little known Democrat Jim Bryan and Libertarian Calen Fretts.


The family of a man shot to death two years ago during what police described as a knife-wielding standoff has filed a wrongful death suit against the city.


Government will spend more than P72 million on the coupon machines that will be used to provide assistance to needy citizens when the new system is introduced next month.

Government spends P72 million on coupon machines


The Steelers announced Friday that they have placed the franchise tag on LOLB LaMarr Woodley.


An American woman had her cupcake confiscated after airport officials deemed it a security risk.

Cupcake confiscated at airport, deemed security risk


South Sudan called on the United Nations to impose sanctions against Sudan for ``continued aerial and ground attacks'' on its territory, according to a statement Friday.

South Sudan calls on UN to impose sanctions on Sudan


The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad kicks off its 2011 summer season on Friday, May 27.

Rio Grande Scenic Railroad kicks off 2011 season


US automaker General Motors is planning to invest about $1.6bn in its North American manufacturing facilities during 2013, in a bid to unveil about 20 new models in the US during the year.

General Motors to invest $1.6bn in North American facilities in 2013


Seven people have pleaded guilty to various charges in a major Oregon drug trafficking case involving heroin, including the main supplier.

Seven plead guilty in major drug trafficking case


A Pike County principal is found not guilty of failing to report child abuse or neglect.


Along with Senator Mike Lee, Leahy introduced a bill to update ECPA to protect digital privacy rights.

Leahy introduces update to electronic communications privacy Act


Singer Lily Allen who suffered a miscarriage earlier this month is planning to tie the knot with boyfriend Sam Cooper in the New Year.


China and the Philippines on Thursday issued a joint statement.


Two policemen were killed in a shootout with militants in the Republic of Chechnya in Russia's restive North Caucasus region, a source in the republic's law-enforcement bodies said on Sunday.

Two policemen killed in shootout with militants in Chechnya


Pain link to stress found in study Updated: 05:17, Tuesday April 3, 2012 Scientists believe they have discovered why psychological stress can lead to physical pain.


President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the suicide attack in Sistan in Iran on Sunday in which dozens of people lost their lives and many others were injured.

President Zardari condemns suicide attack in Iran


State Senator Troy Fraser was sworn in as President Pro Tempore of the Texas Senate on Monday.

Fraser sworn-in as President Pro Tempore of Texas Senate


In a bid to ease cricketers' concerns over the contentious ``Whereabouts Requirements'' clause of the WADA Anti-Doping Code, the ICC has assured its member boards that the dope testing programme would be ``reasonable''.

Dope testing programme will be reasonable


Jakub Blaszczykowski scored fantastic goal for Burussia Dormund in a match against Karlsruher SC.

Jakub Blaszczykowski scored another fantastic goal


Ratko Mladic, who will appear in public Friday for the first time since his arrest when he goes before a war crimes judge, was ``extremely cooperative'' when finally taken into UN custody after 16 years as a fugitive, a court official said Wednesday.

Mladic cooperative when taken into custody


Police said an intoxicated man was severely injured near the railroad tracks early Sunday morning, but that he couldn't, or wouldn't, tell whether he'd been struck by a train.

Man severely injured near railroad tracks


TIFFIN University will add men's and women's swimming and diving to its athletics mix for the 2013-14 athletic season.

Tiffin University adds men's, women's swimming and diving


Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara was struck in the chest with a line drive Wednesday and was removed from Baltimore's game against the Los Angeles Angels.


Piper Jaffray said that it remains neutral on EBAY but believe shares can drift higher over the next few years given the company's 15% earnings growth trajectory.


A YOUNG mother from Westerham was attacked in front of her toddler as she filled her car up.


Australians work some of the longest working hours in the developed world, a study has found.


Health experts on Monday feared outbreak of food and water-borne diseases in the flood-affected areas and called for urgent remedial measures.

Health experts fear outbreak of diseases


MEO Business Development Corp. will present a series of evening classes for entrepreneurs during the months of January and February.

Meo Corp. to present series of classes for entrepreneurs


Coronation Street star Sally Whittaker has revealed that she is ``raring to go'' after completing her breast cancer treatment.


JNPT's container yard has reportedly been hit by a major fire, and the blaze is still not under control.


Dynegy Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection after years of wrestling with falling electricity prices.


Penhaligon's is supporting Movember UK to raise awareness and funds for men's health, specifically prostate cancer.

Penhaligon's supporting Movember to raise awareness of prostate cancer


Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has completed two years on the microblogging site Twitter.

Amitabh Bachchan completes two years on Twitter


Legendary photographer Mario Testino ''fought'' for supermodel Gisele Bundchen when she first started out because he could see something special in her.


ONE POLICEMAN on duty at a picket point on the BUTTALA- KATARAGAMA road was hit by thunder and lightning and killed on Sunday evening.


The ``No Country for Old Men'' ending explained examines our conduct as individuals.


India Cements top pick in cement space, says Manoj Murlidhar, Head of Derivatives, IIFL PReMIA.


Low-cost, no frills carrier Scoot announced that it will begin flying to Taipei from Sept 18 with the possibility of continuing on to Tokyo.


Bluetooth, a wireless technology that's designed to get rid of cables, is moving beyond hands-free cell phone use.


LEAGUE and Cup champions Dynamos are expected to put aside their internal squabbles over prize money and join hands with Mbada Diamonds for a worthy cause in Mutare this morning.

Dynamos put aside squabbles over prize money


In a battle of the league's only unbeaten teams, Shady Side Academy used a strong running game and an even more stifling defense to blank Ford City, 22-0.


An Alabama man charged with felony home repair fraud failed to meet codes on a Gulfport home, requiring the work to be torn down and started over, Attorney General Jim Hood said.

Alabama man charged with home repair fraud


Army was called out in Islamabad on Thursday as thousands of enraged protesters attempted to reach the US embassy in capital's heavily-guarded diplomatic enclave in a bid to register their protest against a blasphemous film.


Indian government has released 31 Pakistani prisoners as goodwill gesture and they would be handed over to Pakistani authorities today at Wagah border.


Genworth MI Canada Inc. announced today the preliminary results of its substantial issuer bid to purchase for cancellation up to C$325 million worth of its common shares.

Genworth MI Canada Inc. announces the preliminary results of its substantial issuer bid


President Bush has offered words of comfort to families of the victims of a shooting rampage at Northern Illinois University.


Former Ceres Rep. Gary Condit is testifying in the Chandra Levy murder trial.

Former Rep. Condit testifies in Levy trial


by Michael Gormley And Mike Baker In the quest to create jobs, some states are getting creative:

In quest to create jobs, some states get creative


Austin police are investigating an incident in North Austin in which an officer was stabbed and injured and a suspect was fatally shot.


The major averages have been bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line, unable to sustain any significant moves.

Major averages bouncing back and forth across unchanged line


A Fayette County man was charged yesterday with homicide in the Saturday strangulation death of another man at a home in Vanderbilt.

Fayette County man charged in strangulation death


Second Amendment supporters braved the cold Saturday during a rally in Martinsburg, vowing to never compromise their right to bear arms following a deadly school shooting that has left some lawmakers calling for a ban on certain types of guns.

Second Amendment supporters rally in Martinsburg


TDC subsidiary and Swiss mobile operator Sunrise has launched two bundled mobile internet plus notebook/netbook tariffs called T@ke Away max L and T@ke Away max XL.

Sunrise launches bundled mobile internet/netbook tariffs


Short storm in the coastal town of Varna caused serious damages, FOCUS Radio-Varna reporter informed.

Short storm in Varna causes serious damages


Pollutant chemicals found in breast milk have been linked to testicular cancer

Chemicals in breast milk linked to testicular cancer


Belle Chasse, LA - Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser announced he is running for lieutenant governor.

Nungesser will run for lieutenant governor


Aled Jones is to return to Classic FM to take over a weekend show.


A permanent ban on vehicles travelling through the city centre and improved public transport are being considered to tackle Dublin's growing traffic problem.

A permanent ban on vehicles travelling through the city centre is being considered.


India's gold buyers continued to pick bargains on Tuesday to re-stock for weddings as international prices fell to a three-week low overnight, but a weak rupee weighed on sentiment, dealers said.


Hunting violations can result in arrest and Ga DNR officers are on the lookout for offenders.


``Bajrangi confessed he had killed more than 50 people till now.


Pop queen Madonna is showing signs of stress that she is facing after her marriage to British director Guy Ritchie broke.


England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will help coach the United Arab Emirates cricket team during his rehabilitation from knee surgery, the star's agent revealed yesterday.

Flintoff to help coach United Arab Emirates


``I am still in the race. I have made an appeal to all political parties to support my candidature,'' Sangma said, adding he has spoken to many of the NDA leaders to support him.


Chesapeake Energy Corporation today announced a strategic and financial plan designed to increase shareholder value, reduce debt and ultimately achieve an investment grade rating for the company's debt securities.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation announces strategic and financial plan to increase shareholder value and reduce debt


A Texas trumpet giant nicknamed ``The Maestro'' has died.


The US dollar edged down against its major counterparts during early deals on Friday.


The bad news was that head coach Jack Del Rio told the Orlando Sentinal that Walker may have tore his MCL.


Time is running out for the majority of dairy farmers across the United States.


Blues and All Black lock Anthony Boric has announced he will head to Japan at the end of the Super Rugby season.


Sri Lankan stocks continued upward momentum for the second straight day Friday after several days of losses with index heavyweight John Keells Holdings and Commercial Bank share trading boosted the turnover, analysts said.

Sri Lankan stocks continue upward momentum


Western Kentucky University plans to offer a new master's degree program in homeland security starting this fall.

Western Kentucky University to offer master's degree in homeland security


This week on What the People Say, members of the Community-based Rehabilitation Programme commented on the challenges that differently-able people are faced with and what they would like to see for the way forward.


Ambuja Cements Limited, part of the Holcim Group, has sought more time from the state government for executing its proposed greenfield cement plant at Nadikudi in Guntur district.


Former NFL defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth has finished the community service he was required to do as a result of a plea deal in a case in which he was accused of touching a waitress' breast at a Washington, DC, hotel.


The Executive Council approved a number of new development projects for the emirate, especially in the areas of social services, housing, health and education.

Abu Dhabi Executive Council approves new development projects


Korea Times reported that POSCO has raised USD 700 million by selling global bonds to fund overseas investments and raw material developments.

POSCO raises USD 700 million by selling global bonds


Stamford police arrested a man waving a handgun Sunday night on Stillwater Avenue.


Nine people, allegedly part of a card cloning syndicate, were arrested in Durban's Morningside suburb, KwaZulu-Natal police said on Saturday.

Nine people in card cloning syndicate arrested


Two off duty LA police officers have been arrested, accused of assaulting a man in a fight.

Two off duty officers arrested for assault


Quarterback Ryan Mallett, who played for a year as a freshman at Michigan, has officially transferred to Arkansas.


Mervyns, a regional retailer in California and the Southwest, today announced its plan to hold going out of business sales at all of its remaining 149 locations and to wind down its business.

Mervyns announces plan to hold going out of business sales at all locations


President Asif Ali Zardari has made it again by practically proving that the Pak-China friendship is really higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the seas.


US defence contractor Lockheed Martin confirmed that it had detected ``a significant and tenacious'' attack on its information systems network.

Lockheed Martin confirms attack on it network


US Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-CA, will tour a new solar manufacturing plant in Fremont this afternoon and discuss green jobs.

Sen. Barbara Boxer to tour new solar plant


People criticized President Barack Obama for proposing small bail initiatives during his State of the Union address.

People criticize president Obama's small initiatives


More than 70 animals were rescued today from a Castroville hoarder who allegedly kept the pets in filthy conditions, officials from the SPCA for Monterey County said.

More than 70 animals rescued from Castroville hoarder


Split basketball player Mario Delas has signed a four-year contract with the Zalgiris basketball club in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Basketball player Delas signs with Zalgiris


Apple Inc. said Monday it sold more than 300,000 iPads in the US as of midnight on Saturday.


European shares closed lower on Tuesday, with drugmakers falling on news France was cancelling flu shot orders overshadowing gains in banks on talk that Barclays may lift its outlook.


President Obama has created an economic advisory board to help steer the economy out of a tailspin.


Garry Hynes, the internationally acclaimed theatre director and Druid co-founder, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from UCD.

Garry Hynes awarded honorary doctorate from UCD


ANZ has cut 230 jobs from its underperforming wealth management division as part of its ongoing focus on cutting costs.

ANZ to cut 230 jobs in wealth management


Central leader of MMA, Liaquat Baloch has said that MMA future will be finalized after forthcoming general election.

MMA future to be finalized after election:


A crash in Eau Claire County sends multiple people to the hospital.


A Loudoun County elementary school art teacher has been arrested on child pornography charges.

Loudoun County art teacher arrested for child pornography


Newark High School classes were delayed for two hours Friday after a bomb threat.

Newark High school classes delayed by bomb threat


The Indian Davis Cup team may have been a divided house for quite some time but captain SP Misra says things will fall in place gradually and the players will display the old camaraderie in future ties.


A San Jacinto Unified School District board member indicted in a criminal probe last year resigned her post, just as her husband's City Council term expired.

San Jacinto Unified School District board member indicted resigns


The first mass massacres in the beginning of 20th century were perpetrated in Turkey, reads the article by Gwynne Dyer published in Trinidad & Tobago Express.

First massacres of 20th century perpetrated in Turkey:


Economist Paul Samuelson, a Nobel laureate and uncle of National Economic Council Chairman Lawrence Summers, died Sunday.

Muck tracker - economist Paul Samuelson dies


Molokai residents are fighting for access to water, as Molokai Ranch threathens to turn off the tap... if they don't get a large rate increase.

Molokai residents fight for access to water


A man who fathered three children with his daughter has been jailed for two years.

Man who fathered three children with daughter jailed


Contrary to all the rumors, The Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is not getting married this weekend.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie not to marry this weekend


Foreign contractors could soon face civil or criminal prosecution in US courts for acts committed overseas.

Foreign contractors could face prosecution in US courts


Lansing Township officials have identified the man killed last week in a fire at the Burkewood Inn.


Brazilian playmaker Kaká is expected to start for Real Madrid against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as coach José Mourinho will be without six first team players.

Kaká expected to start for Real Madrid against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday


Kim Kardashian revealed her new wax figure at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum today.


10/19/2010-Colonel Russell Williams pleaded guilty to 2 counts of murder , 2 counts of sexual assault and 82 home invasions Tuesday.

Colonel Russell Williams pleads guilty to murder and sexual assault


A St. Louis police officer was shot six to eight times this morning after making a traffic stop on the city's north side, police said, and the shooting was captured on two videotape systems.

St. Louis police officer shot making traffic stop


The McFarland village president was found dead in his home Wednesday, according to city officials.


Brazil midfielder Diego walked out of a VfL Wolfsburg team meeting and was not present at the crucial Bundesliga season-ender at Hoffenheim on Saturday after being told he would not be in the starting 11.

Diego walks out of Wolfsburg team meeting


French tyre maker Michelin said on Wednesday it would shed 2,800 jobs through early retirement and voluntary redundancies in the next three years, sparking concern from the government.


Transcontinental Inc. today announced that since January it has renewed and expanded six multi-year agreements valued at over $1.5 billion in revenues with major Canadian retail customers in the food, hardware, consumer goods and pharmaceutical verticals.

Transcontinental renews and expands six multi-year agreements


Islamabad, May 22 Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has served notice that he would firmly resist moves to curb his powers or remove him from office, saying he has the support of ``powerful'' friends like the US.


Germany unemployment change for June improved to -21 thousand from the revised prior reading of -41 from -45 thousand which is better than the projected -30 thousand while unemployment rate for the same month stood unchanged at 7.7% inline with expectations.


DRUGS giant AstraZeneca has won a key US patent battle over its second-biggest selling drug, Seroquel, for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.


Rain played spoil sport for the second day in the semifinals of the Coromandel King all-India Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup cricket championship here on Sunday.


Variety is reporting that ``About a Boy'' director Paul Weitz is in talks to direct ``Little Fockers'', the third instalment of the 'Meet the Parents' franchise.

Paul Weitz in talks to direct 'Little Fockers'


Five more players have been suspended for positive drug tests under baseball's minor league program.


Four former Auburn players will admit to receiving money during their college careers during Wednesday night's airing of HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.

Four former Auburn players admit to receiving money


Under fire from Republican critics, Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday that the US still hopes to capture and interrogate Osama bin Laden but expects that the al-Qaeda leader won't be taken alive.

Attorney general Eric Holder says US still hopes to capture Osama bin Laden


The first dengue virus infected patient was confirmed and admitted to management cell organised by the Polyclinic Hospital for treatment on Saturday.


A massive dust cloud stretching thousands of miles has plunged western Africa into semi-darkness.

Massive dust cloud plunges western Africa into semi-darkness


Millions of people across Asia turned out to watch the longest total solar eclipse of this century.

Millions watch longest solar eclipse of the century


Police have named the man killed in a glider crash near Omarama in Otago last night.


Doctors at Washington Hospital Center are assessing Sen. Edward Kennedy after he fell ill at an inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama.


Paul Krugman, a Princeton University scholar, New York Times columnist and unabashed liberal, won the Nobel Prize in economics yesterday for his analysis of how economies of scale can affect international trade patterns.

Paul Krugman, li native, wins Nobel in economics


With the band this week added to the upcoming Soundwave Revolution Festival, the group recently released their new video, with the aforementioned song coming off last year's well-received debut, self-titled studio album.


The New York Jets (team stats) have placed a first- and third-round tender on cornerback Antonio Cromartie and wide receiver Santonio Holmes.

Jets place tenders on Antonio Cromartie, Santonio Holmes


Senior CPC official, Li Changchun, has met Algerian leaders in Algiers.


More snow is falling across Washington, making driving hazardous and closing schools.


CorePower Yoga, a yoga brand with a commitment to making yoga accessible to all, opened its first studio in Washington, DC on Friday, March 29th.

CorePower yoga opens first studio in Washington, DC


Harrietville blaze backburn a success Updated: 09:16, Monday February 4, 2013 A backburning operation near Victoria's Harrietville bushfire has been a success and fire authorities say it will provide greater protection for the township before hotter weather returns.


About 900 General Motors dealerships that the company had planned to cut loose appear to be getting a reprieve.

900 General Motors dealerships to get reprieve


Interdealer broker Tullett Prebon has closed its US environmental products desk in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Tullett Prebon closes US environmental desk


Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim has said that all the CNG stations will have to be closed in January as the country was mired by acute gas shortage.

All CNG stations to be closed in January:


A Philadelphia man was sentenced to a long prison term today for repeatedly raping his godson over a two-year period.

Philadelphia man sentenced for repeatedly raping godson


IntercontinentalExchange shares rose $7.74, or 5.6 percent, to $146.85 in afternoon trading.


Two planes made emergency landings at Burlington International Airport on Wednesday.


However, Patel ruled out working with Pinto again because it would be 'too awkward' now their onscreen love has turned into a real-life romance.

Dev Patel rules out working with freida Pinto again


Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Committee Chairwoman Laurie Wilson announced that all school district employees have agreed to a salary concession, to work one day without pay, for the 2009-10 school year.

School district employees agree to salary concession


After taking all 50 of the New Jersey delegation's roll call votes at the Republican National Convention, Gov. Mitt Romney topped the necessary 1,144 votes and officially secured the Republican nomination for president in this year's election.

Romney secures Republican nomination for president


``Human Rights in the XXI Century - Azerbaijan'' Foundation discussed annual report on state of human rights in Azerbaijan, Shahin Jamalov President of the ``Human Rights in the XXI Century - Azerbaijan'' Foundation told APA.

``Human rights in the XXI Century - Azerbaijan'' Foundation discusses annual report on human rights in Azerbaijan


A Manassas woman faces narcotics charges after police said they found a cocaine smoking device in her car on Dec. 20.


PTI Chennai, August 13, 2010 With a report of an antibiotic resistant superbug originating from India creating an uproar, its lead author has dismissed as hypothetical the conclusion that the bacteria was transmitted from the country and said some interpretations were made without his knowledge.

Some interpretations made without my knowledge:


Two men were arrested by state police early Sunday morning on burglary charges, following a nearly two-year investigation.


It was an administrative error that led 18 Air Malta cabin crew to be given an indefinite contract because their previous definite contract was not renewed after 12 days, Minister Tonio Fenech told Marie Louise Coleiro Preca.

'Administrative error' led to Air Malta cabin crew being given indefinite contract


The sacred Aboriginal tree on the slopes of Bulahdelah's Alum Mountain was unceremoniously carved into sections by a team of RTA contractors using cherry pickers, cranes and chainsaws on Wednesday.


The US Federal Reserve announced that it had kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Tuesday.

US Federal Reserve keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged


South African Thomas Aiken won the Spanish Open golf tournament yesterday and dedicated his maiden European Tour victory to Seve Ballesteros, who has died after a battle with brain cancer.


Andy Murray discusses his life in Miami ahead of the Miami Masters, revealing he would like to climb even higher in the world rankings.


In continuing its role as the villain at the UN climate talks in Demark, the Canadian government admitted yesterday that the Alberta tar sands might get a special break under a new climate plan.


The National Award winning star Dhanush has made it to Bollywood.


Apple eyeing smart watch device Updated: 12:08, Tuesday February 12, 2013 Apple is testing a watch-like device that could perform some smartphone functions, US media reports say.


ROBERT Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were planning to start a family together before the actress was caught cheating on him.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart planned a family


During a recent weekly radio address, President Rafael Correa set a March 8 deadline for oil firms operating in Ecuador to renegotiate contracts.


A LITHERLAND woman has been given 14 days to leave her home for breaching a postponed possession order.

Woman to leave home after breaching a postponed possession order


Subhash Bidve revealed how he sent his son Anuj Bidve to study engineering in England because he wanted the best for him.

'We sent him to England because we wanted the best for him':


Premier League star Joey Barton has told how he helped police to catch a suspected burglar.


A pulled hamstring kept rookie Dez Bryant out of team practice for the second consecutive day.

Hamstring keeps Dez Bryant out of practice


How appropriate that on Thursday, Cinco de Mayo, Lake Ridge Middle School hosted its Annual World Languages Specialty Program Extravaganza.

Lake Ridge Middle school hosts Annual World Languages Specialty program


Russia urges North Korea to refrain from military actions against South Korea and deems unacceptable its recent bombardment of South Korean territory, which led to loss of life, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.


The Indian rupee weakened on Monday, snapping two sessions of gains, as dollar demand from oil companies to meet month-end import commitments far outweighed foreign fund inflows seen into domestic stock markets.


Amy Winehouse has early stage emphysema and her lungs have been damaged by smoking crack cocaine and cigarettes, her father said in an interview published Sunday.


ShelterBox, international disaster relief organization and global Rotary club project, is responding to Typhoon Morakot after tens of thousands of people have been left stranded in the storm's wake.


Juventus' charge toward the Serie A title took a blow on Sunday when it was held to a 1-1 draw at home to mid-table Cagliari.


Progress Energy Inc. said Monday that it again is delaying the restart date of its Crystal River, Fla., nuclear plant because of new cracks discovered in the containment building.

Progress Energy again delays restart of Florida nuclear plant


RAMLE, Israel The man accused of going on a three-state stabbing spree in the United States was also a suspect in a stabbing near his hometown in Israel.

Man accused in stabbings was also a suspect in Israel


An apparent shooting in Buffalo sent police to ECMC overnight.


The tornado touched down in Washtenaw County not far from Ann Arbor near Pinckney and Dexter -- which is home to about 4,000 -- around 5:30 pm Thursday.


Cornelia Rau, who was wrongfully detained in 2004, has been held in isolation at a Hamburg hospital.


Publishing group Independent News & Media said it is seeing some improvement in advertising trends and aims for an improvement in operating profit this year, after an ``agonising'' debt restructuring.


South Carolina prison officials say about 40 inmates were involved in a fight at the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville.

40 inmates involved in fight at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville


A temporary 10% tax on mobile phone services that was introduced in 2009 will be scrapped this year if the budget revenues stabilise, telecommunications minister Jasna Matic said.

Tax on mobile phone services might be scrapped.


A local independent band pulled a publicity stunt on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles that caused traffic to back up for miles on Tuesday.The California Highway Patrol received reports of men with guitars on the roof of a truck, apparently having a concert in the middle of the southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway just south of Sunset Boulevard.

Band pulls publicity stunt on 101 Freeway


Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India said it has decided to discontinue mini derivatives contracts on Sensex and Nifty indices, to discourage small investors from getting attracted to this segment, reports PTI.

SEBI discontinues mini derivatives contracts on Sensex, Nifty


Arsenal have strengthened their defensive ranks by signing Laurent Koscielny from French side Lorient for an undisclosed fee.


While official Washington waits with bated breath for the Supreme Court to announce its decision on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care law, a new study from the Pew Research Center makes it abundantly clear that the political fight over health care is already over.

The political fight on health care is over.


But the agreement had one important positive aspect: it created a historic opportunity for significant cuts in projected military spending.

A historic opportunity to cut military spending


Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi says he feels he has reached saturation point with dark and intense roles in his decade-long film career, and so his forthcoming movie 'Ghanchakkar', a comedy entertainer, came as a much-awaited relief for him.

I have reached my saturation point with dark roles:


Mumbai , Aug 28 Sugar prices advanced further for the second consecutive day on the Vashi wholesale market on persistent stockists and retailers demand in view of ongoing festival season.

Sugar advances further on persistent stockists demand


A game-ending 13-1 run helped Evansville upset No. 17 Creighton, 65-57, on Tuesday night at Ford Center.


As a Tesla preferred partner and the leading custom server and storage builder in North America, AMAX is offering customers priority access to the latest GPU innovation, Fermi.

AMAX offers priority access to NVIDIA Fermi


A baby angel shark has been born at a Scottish aquarium, the first time the endangered breed has bred in the UK.

Baby angel shark born at Scottish aquarium


The congressman said that Azerbaijan is one of the staunchest allies of the US: ``Azerbaijan has been one of our staunchest allies in the world, with a neighbor to the south, Iran, and the Russians to the north, it is a very, very difficult neighborhood and yet Azerbaijan still turns to the United States as a friend and an ally''.

Congressman Bill Shuster: ``Azerbaijan is one of US's staunchest allies''


Gerakan on Tuesday night organised a Malaysia Day to celebration at the party's headquarters here to commemorate the formation of Malaysia on Sept 16.

Gerakan organises Malaysia Day celebration


A former stripper is sentenced to five years for manslaughter after punching a man, killing him.


The Weinstein Company announced today that Academy Award®-winning actresses Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep are attached to AUGUST:


A police report says two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White was charged with vandalism after an employee at a Nashville hotel saw him break a phone there.


The Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius is ``numb with shock, as well as grief'' after the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his Pretoria mansion three days ago, his family said yesterday.

Oscar Pistorius is 'numb with shock and grief' -- family


Toyotas are being targeted by catalytic converter thieves because the anti-smog devices are easy to remove and can easily be sold for as much as $150, Los Angeles police said Wednesday.

Toyotas targeted by catalytic converter thieves


TWO passenger jets backed into each other while being pushed along the tarmac by trucks at the San Francisco International Airport.


Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly wants to open up the offense in 2009 and that includes loosening up the reigns on quarterback Tony Pike.


A small Slidell company is recalling fresh stuffed artichokes because the label doesn't say the bread crumbs contain milk, soy and wheat--foods some people are allergic to.

Slidell company recalls fresh stuffed artichokes


Women suffer from high rates of sleep apnoea, a situation marked by frequent pauses in breathing during sleep, despite the disorder being linked predominantly with males.

Women suffer high rates of sleep apnoea:


Outfielder Marlon Byrd has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Outfielder Marlon Byrd suspended 50 games


Maryland is expected to hire former New Mexico coach Mike Locksley as its offensive coordinator, according to a knowledgeable source.

Maryland expected to hire Mike Locksley as offensive coordinator


Aaron Neville will join The Rolling Stones at their next show in Philadelphia on Friday night.

Aaron Neville to join the Rolling Stones in Philadelphia


Ironically for a man who spent the past six years in solitary confinement, David Hicks now just wants to be left alone.

Despite years in solitary, Hicks just wants to be left alone


Singer/actress Demi Lovato unleashes her inner bad girl backstage at shows and often trashes dressing rooms ``just for the hell of it''.

Demi Lovato - Demi Lovato trashes dressing rooms


Russia is going to strengthen strategic partnership with India, President Dmitry Medvedev said at a press conference in the Kremlin on Monday after the end of the talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Russia to strengthen partnership with India - Medvedev


Thermo Fisher Scientific plans to offer $3.6 billion in senior notes to fund $3.5 billion Phadia acquisition.

Thermo Fisher offers $3.6 billion in notes


Tuesday night Mon Power was reporting 408 Wetzel County customers remaining without power in the wake of the June 29 derecho storm that hit Wetzel County, West Virginia, and beyond.

Mon Power reports 408 remain without Power


Bali Nine member Scott Rush has escaped the death penalty and will instead serve life imprisonment.


A Montgomery man, who may have been trying to impress his bosses, has been indicted for voter application fraud in Hamilton County.

Montgomery man indicted for voter application fraud


A South Jersey mayor on Tuesday night admitted that he lied about his vietnam war service when his military record was called into question.

South Jersey mayor admits to lying about vietnam service


George Benson, a true icon of the jazz guitar, will return to Australia and New Zealand for a run of shows including a three-night-stand at the Sydney Opera House.

George Benson returns to Australia and New Zealand


A retired Wewoka doctor has appealed his prison sentence for illegally distributing prescription drugs through an Internet pharmacy, claiming federal prosecutors coerced his guilty plea when they offered to dismiss charges against his cancer-stricken wife in exchange for it.


A trucker survived when his transport truck plunged off a Highway 401 overpass in London yesterday, crashing onto Pond Mills Road below.


A Tremont man was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, on Friday afternoon.


Rosie O'Donnell has found love with a new girlfriend, according to a new report.

Rosie o’donnell finds love with new girlfriend


US consumer prices fell in August for the first time in nearly two years due to lower energy costs, data shows.


New Zealand retail sales fell in the first three months of the year as people reined in spending on supermarket and grocery items after a spend-up during the Rugby World Cup.


Spanish world champion Jorge Lorenzo won the Valencia MotoGp Grand Prix on Sunday the final round of the world championship to break the record for the total amount of points garnered in a season.


American Heart Month in February aims to spread awareness of women and heart disease, and one Alabama company has found the quickest way to a woman's heart might be through her gynecologist.

American heart Month aims to spread awareness of women and heart disease


Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Thursday at the 17th SAARC summit that Ajmal Amir Kasab, convicted by an Indian court for the 26/11 Mumbai attack, is a terrorist and should be hanged.


An Air Force colonel faces up to life in military prison after pleading guilty today to three charges and not guilty to three others.

Air Force colonel pleads guilty to some charges


Allahabad, Dec 13:Former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Neera Yadav, sentenced to a four-year jail term for wrongful allotment of a plot during her tenure as Noida Authority chief, was Monday granted bail by the Allahabad High Court.


Frost & Sullivan has named Aspect, a unified communications solutions provider, as the leading workforce management vendor.

Frost & Sullivan names Aspect as the leading workforce management vendor


The RCMP say a ground search has ended for a lobster fisherman who went overboard Sunday evening off the south shore of Nova Scotia.

Ground search ends for fisherman overboard off south shore of NS


Hundreds of rare sand lizards are being released into the wild at locations in England and Wales from where they had previously disappeared.


Daytime lane closures are scheduled this week in Cheltenham and Springfield townships and in Ambler Borough.

Lane closures scheduled this week in Cheltenham Township


World number one Rafael Nadal of Spain said on Monday that he had pulled out of the season-ending Shanghai Masters due to fatigue after a long season and to focus on the Davis Cup in Argentina.


R&B singer Monica and Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown are engaged.

R&b singer Monica and Shannon Brown engaged


Pitbull has filed a countersuit against Lindsay Lohan, who is suing him for defamation over a line in his smash hit ``Give Me Everything.''

Pitbull files countersuit against Lindsay Lohan


Four teens are seriously hurt in a crash late Wednesday night on Oshkosh's far south side.


Belden Inc. said it will close its Midlothian manufacturing plant by July and move production to its plant in Tijuana, Mexico, as part of a corporate restructuring.


Rachel Alexandra remained in serious condition at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital on Friday following surgery to repair a section of her small colon.

Rachel Alexandra remains in serious condition


President Dalia Grybauskaite awarded the winners of the fourth Constitution exam.

Grybauskaite awarded the winners of Constitution exam


``A Season 10 years in the Making'' was the Grizzlies slogan for the 2010-11 NBA season.


A 39-year-old Killeen man died after being struck by a car Tuesday night in Temple.


CBNNews.com - President Bush endorsed Republican Sen. John McCain, Wednesday, joining together two former rivals from the 2000 presidential race.


The New Orleans Saints placed offensive tackle Charles Brown on injured reserve, ending his season with a hip flexor that he suffered during last week's loss to the St. Louis Rams.

New Orleans Saints place offensive tackle Charles Brown on injured reserve


Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, the Chairperson of International Advisory Panel of National Rural Health Mission and the Advisor to the UN Secretary General Ban-Ki-Moon has said that the NRHM is one of the most remarkable achievements in public health sector and is one of the largest scaled increase witnessed in a short period of time.

NRHM is one of the most remarkable achievements in public health sector:


Medical officials say an extremely rare infection has been passed from an organ donor to at least one recipient in what is thought to be the first such transfer of the amoeba.

Medical officials say rare infection passed on by organ donor


Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West pleaded guilty Thursday to two weapons charges and was sentenced by a Prince George's County judge to eight months of home detention, two months of probation and 40 hours of community service.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West pleads guilty to weapons charges


Encino-based Cyber-Rain, the venture backed developer of smart irrigation controllers, is launching a new product this week for remote management of those controllers.


British driver David Coulthard has confirmed he will retire from Formula One racing at the end of the season.

David Coulthard to retire from Formula One at end of season


The Taliban have advanced deeper into Pakistan by engineering a class revolt that exploits profound fissures between a small group of wealthy landlords and their landless tenants, according to government officials and analysts here.


Sallie Mae, the nation's number one student loan provider, announced on April 6 that it will bring 2,000 outsourced jobs back into the United States, including those in information technology, call centers, and loan servicing.

Sallie Mae brings 2,000 outsourced jobs back to the US


Two arrests have been made in connection with a June 6th strong arm robbery in Newark.

Two arrested in connection with June robbery in Newark


Boyle said he ``hates'' his hometown Bruins squad, perfectly understandable considering the former Boston College standout is in his third season with the New York Rangers.


Radio presenters Adam and Joe are to be reunited for a series of shows at Glastonbury Festival, it was announced today.


A Londonderry man has been jailed for nine months for head butting a police officer.

Londonderry man jailed for nine months for head butt


The Obama administration is downplaying differences with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, calling him ``a reliable partner.''

Obama administration calls Karzai 'a reliable partner'


Macmahon Holdings shares slide Updated: 19:02, Friday December 14, 2012 Macmahon Holdings' shares have dropped by more than a fifth after resuming trade following an $80.7 million capital raising and sale of its construction business.


The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1.00%, following three consecutive monthly increases, it announced on Tuesday.

Bank of Canada leaves interest rate unchanged


Governor David A. Paterson officially opened the New York State Fair today, welcoming a crowd that was running well ahead of last year's opening-day attendance by mid-afternoon.

Governor Paterson opens the New York State Fair


TrueCrypt encrypt your precious data and secure your data.


As he arrived at the G20 Summit in Cannes this afternoon, European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has called for national and political unity in Greece.

Barroso calls for national and political unity in Greece


Marco Huck of Germany won the WBO cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision over Victor Emilio Ramirez of Argentina on Saturday.

Huck wins WBO cruiserweight title with decision over Ramirez


Whitelaw Turkington opened its new regional office in Glasgow and plans to expand its Scottish operations to Edinburgh within six months.

Whitelaw Turkington opens office in Glasgow to expand Scottish operations


United Kingdom-based management, engineering and development firm Mott MacDonald has set up formal operations in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, opening offices in Adelaide and Melbourne, and acquiring independent employee owned Sydney and Canberra based consultant Hughes Trueman.

Mott MacDonald to set up a formal operation in Australia


Pima County authorities say a Tucson woman has been convicted of illegally feeding wildlife.


The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities for January 2010 fell by 17.4 percent compared with January 2009, Statistics SA said on Wednesday.


Stone Temple Pilots have added new dates to their reunion tour, with new dates added to the North American leg of the outing.

Stone Temple Pilots add new dates to tour


The United Nations Security Council failed to meet over the weekend as talks to draft a UN resolution codifying the cease fire between Russia and Georgia dragged on without result.

UN Security Council fails to meet over the weekend


The Dutch Dance style show scheduled for this evening has been canceled due to weather.


The Centre on Saturday asked states to earmark land for housing projects to ensure that India was slum-free in the next five years.

Centre asks states to earmark land for housing projects


The Yankees are announcing today that they will host a college football bowl game in their new stadium beginning next winter.

Yankees to host college football bowl games


Tributes are pouring in for former Bayonne Mayor Dennis P. Collins who died this morning at 85, Bayonne Now is reporting..

Tributes pour in for former Bayonne mayor Dennis P. Collins who died this morning


There would be no Hindi movie releases in India as Bollywood producers have moved on strike.

No movie releases as Bollywood producers move on strike


Monitise has officially launched its first mobile money services in India with a range of smartphone and Java apps.

Monitise launches mobile money services in India


Well not anytime soon anyway because Selena has revealed that although she is a teenager worth millions who could probably party away in the most exclusive clubs in the world on any night of the week, she has never been inside a club!


One of the leaders in business management software, Germany-headquartered SAP company sees good potential of Armenian IT market.

SAP sees potential of Armenian IT market


Russia and other ex-Soviet states face a ``difficult path'' towards recovery from the global downturn which has plunged their economies into deep recession, the IMF said on Thursday.

Ex-Soviet states face 'difficult path' to recovery:


A Minnesota man is sentenced to prison, for a crash that killed a woman from Prescott.

Man sentenced to prison for crash that killed woman


SOCCEROOS defender Shane Stefanutto will make his debut for North Queensland Fury in Saturday's A-League derby against Gold Coast United at Skilled Park.

Shane Stefanutto debuts for North Queensland Fury


For the first time since he was tragically injured in a house fire in January, Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson visited the Steelers South Side facility Wednesday, and was reportedly honored with a cake upon his arrival.

Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson visits facility


Peace has returned to Gandhinagar city with reports that the leopard has moved 15 km away from Gandhinagar along the river bank toward Mahudi.


Glen Davis has apologized for colliding with a 12-year-old Magic fan after his game-winning shot on Sunday.

Davis apologizes for colliding w/ Magic fan


30 Rock star Tina Fey said daughter Penelope is 'doing great' as she stepped out for the first time since giving birth at the Emmys.

Tina Fey said daughter Penelope is `doing great` as she steps out at the Emmys


An Anadarko man died of multiple blunt force trauma to the face and head that he suffered during an April 1 attack, the state Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.


Clive Owen has signed on to star in ``Blue Angel'' for Parts & Labor, which K5 International has boarded for international sales.


Winners have been announced for the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded ceremony broadcast LIVE Sunday night on the CBS Television Network from MGM GRAND in Las Vegas .

Winners announced for the 43rd annual ACADEMY of COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS


``Look up here, I am the authentic NANS President. All others going about parading them as such are nothing but pretenders to the throne.''


All-Star center Al Horford had a successful surgery yesterday to repair a torn pectoral muscle.


A house fire in the East Lake community has left a family of 10 homeless, said Chattanooga Fire Department spokesman Bruce Garner.


scans and other medical radiation in children estimates the average child will get more than seven radiation scans by age 18, a potentially worrisome trend.

Average child may get seven radiation scans by age 18


NetJets will remain in Columbus, Ohio, despite fierce competition from cities such as Raleigh, NC;


AFI Docs, the sweeping documentary film festival formerly known as Silverdocs, has announced its 2013 schedule.


US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday fiscal stimulus alone would not be enough to promote a lasting US economic recovery and that further steps to backstop banks may be needed.


Jayant Patel will lodge an appeal to the High Court over his manslaughter convictions within days.


Apple's Board of Directors issued the following statement: ``We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.


Los Angeles-based FreedomPop, a new startup backed by Mangrove Capital, DCM, and Atomico, said this morning that it has launched a beta of a free, wireless Internet service based off of Clearwire's 4G wireless network.

FreedomPop launches free wireless Internet service


Shia LaBeouf has exited the Broadway play ``Orphans'' a week and a half into rehearsals for the show, which is set to begin previews March 19.


John Button the political reformer, policy innovator and passionate Geelong supporter has been farewelled at a state funeral in Melbourne.


State lawmakers began to clear the way for a possible merger of Scottsbluff and Gering.

Lawmakers begin to clear way for possible merger


People living in California are smoking less than those living in other states, finds a recent study by the California Department of Public Health.


FC Barcelona Brazilian striker Ronaldinho Gaucho will be on the injury list six weeks since he pulled a muscle in his right leg, the Spanish soccer club said on Friday in a communique.

Striker Ronaldinho to be on injury list six weeks


Commodity export earnings are forecast to reach a record $256 billion in 2011/12, an 18 per cent increase on the previous financial year, the federal government's commodity forecaster says.

Commodity export earnings to reach record


Lady Gaga has admitted that she still uses drugs, despite her previous problems with drug addiction.


Hyundai has unveiled its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle concept car at the Seoul Motor Show.

Hyundai unveils plug-in hybrid concept car


Sri Lanka and Iran have qualified for semi finals the 3rd Men's under 21 AHF Cup which is to be played today, Saturday, July 30 in Hong Kong.

Sri Lanka and Iran qualify for semi finals


At least 30,000 foreign clandestine diamonds prospectors were expelled from the country in the last four months, in the ambit of an operation carried out by the Angolan National Police.

30,000 foreign clandestine diamonds prospectors expelled


Celtic coach Alan Thompson hailed a 'huge' win over Motherwell on Sunday, while Stuart McCall was gutted.


Russian and Georgian forces exchanged prisoners on Tuesday in a mutual gesture of goodwill, despite continued tension over Russia's promised withdrawal from positions in Georgia, the head of Georgia's National Security Council said Tuesday.

Russian and Georgian forces exchange prisoners


The person who started it all, Dolores Huerta, has just confirmed that she WILL be in Tucson this week for the conference on Ethnic Studies.

Dolores Huerta will be in Tucson this week!


A Malaysian politician was found shot dead yesterday inside a lift at the offices of his party in southern Johor state, the official Bernama news agency said.


FuelQuest Inc., the leading on-demand software and services company for the global downstream energy industry, announced today the expansion of its ForeSite™ product line with two real-time fuel management applications for fuel retailers and distributors.

Fuelquest announces expansion of ForeSite product line for fuel retailers and distributors


Private Wealth Management, India Infoline is of the view that Unitech has resistance at Rs 100.


Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole has landed a fashion deal with an exclusive US boutique.


Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading developer of novel acute care pain products, commented on the tender offer extension by Hospira, Inc. Hospira, Inc. announced today that Discus Acquisition Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hospira , is extending the tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of the common stock of Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. .

Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. comments on tender offer extension by Hospira


Whiting Petroleum Corporation announced today that it has commenced a public offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes due 2018, subject to market and other conditions.

Whiting Petroleum Corporation announces public offering of $350 million of senior subordinated notes


Kris Jenner allegedly got Khloe Kardashian fired from 'The X Factor' USA because she tried to get one of her other daughters to replace Mario Lopez.


A flood advisory is issued when there is a potential for flooding in low-lying areas.


Serena Williams will face Maria Sharapova in the Bank of the West Classic quarter-finals after defeating Maria Kirilenko.


What is the crux of the church's teaching on immigration; and how does it fit into the political debate?

What is church's teaching on immigration?


Esurance, part of the Bermuda-based White Mountains Group, is to plant 5,000 trees in areas of California devastated by wildfires through American Forests' California Wildlife ReLeaf programme.

Esurance to plant 5,000 trees in California


Skagit County Sheriff's Deputies say a 22-year-old man was arrested Monday night after shooting an 86-year-old Cape Horn man during an altercation.


After a six-month search, New York City has hired his first chief digital director.

New York City hires chief digital director


Former England captain and Bath flanker Lewis Moody has retired from rugby union with a shoulder injury.

Lewis Moody retires from rugby union through injury


JP Morgan is reinstating estimates and a price target on DineEquity.

J.P Morgan reinstates estimates on DineEquity


Oil dropped the most in eight weeks, declining more than $US3 in less than a minute in late trading, as October options were about to expire.


Cuba is designing a training course to teach private workers ``economic management'' to better educate the workers for their jobs.

Cuba designs training course for private workers


Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt is set to enter the 3D world with his new movie ``Haunted''.


Pop star Lily Allen has revealed she's living in fear of miscarrying her baby with boyfriend Sam Cooper after losing her first child at the beginning of 2008.


In a move to facilitate market participants and in the interest of the capital market, the SECP has approved various regulatory measures.

SECP approves various regulatory measures


Sabine Lisicki of Germany rolled past Elena Vesnina of Russia, 6-4, 6-0, today to advance to the Family Circle Cup semifinals.

Lisicki advances to Family Circle Cup semifinals


Hollywood star Johnny Depp has appealed to US officials to reopen a 1994 murder case as he is confident that the three convicted killers are innocent.

Johnny Depp appeals to reopen murder case


ECOtality, a US developer of electric transportation and storage technologies, has installed the company's Blink commercial charging network in the Dallas metro area, US.

ECOtality installs Blink commercial charging network in Dallas


Bolly actress Katrina Kaif, who is gearing up for her next film BANG BANG with Hrithik Roshan, was snapped outside dubbing studio.

Katrina Kaif snapped outside dubbing studio


It has just been announced that American Idol will change its format for the next season, reports ET.

American Idol changes its format for next season


An elderly French woman was kidnapped close to the Kenyan tourist resort of Lamu, near where a British woman was abducted and her husband killed last month, police and diplomatic sources said on Saturday.

French woman kidnapped near Kenyan resort:


EUROPEAN and Chinese leaders agreed on Thursday to avoid trade protectionist measures following months of increasing tensions between the global partners with China undertaking to continue to invest in European debt.

European and Chinese leaders agree to avoid trade protectionist measures


Neil Armstrong, known for the immortal words ``one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind'' when he first stepped on the moon on July 20, 1969, died at 82.


US technology giant Apple on Thursday won a temporary ban on Samsung selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia after launching legal action on the grounds that it copied Apple's top-selling iPad.

Apple wins ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia


Ryanair is extending its £4 charge for priority boarding to passengers who check in online for bookings from June 3.

Ryanair extends charges for priority boarding


A female journalist has been sentenced to 60 lashes for her involvement in a TV show in which a Saudi man publicly talked about sex.


BOSTON ― A woman has been arrested for allegedly setting a deadly South Boston fire that killed two young sisters early last month.

Woman arrested in southie fire that killed sisters


Maltese rescuers were praised today for having achieved their targets in an earthquake simulation exercise hours before they were expected to.


14:50 The families of the kidnapped Lebanese pilgrims have agreed to reopen the airport road on Monday after they blocked it for around three hours in protest against the failure to release their loved ones.

Families of kidnapped pilgrims agree to reopen airport road


``Firefighters battled a barn fire at 4212 Brooks Road Thursday, in the town of Vinland.


After donning several roles and producing nearly 17 movies in a film career spanning over three decades, he turns director with 'Gramam' scheduled for release on Friday.


Sportsideo, the rapidly growing sports community, announced today that Sportsideo will carry the Lacrosse Radio Network's broadcasts of North American lacrosse games including The North American Lacrosse League and the Canadian Lacrosse League with much more.

Sportsideo to carry the Lacrosse Radio Network


Holly Madison, star of the Las Vegas burlesque entertainment Peepshow, is pregnant with her first child, according to People.


Cheryl Cole says she only took her wedding ring off to ``make a fashion statement''.

Cheryl Cole took off wedding ring For fashion


COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Witnesses say a light plane lost power and crashed into a pickup truck Monday evening near Pappy Boyington Field in Kootenai County, Idaho.

Light plane crashes into pickup in Kootenai County, id


Kenya Commercial Bank, listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange, has hit the US$1bn mark for capitalisation.


Sonia Sotomayor stumbled, literally, in her bid to become a Supreme Court justice and fractured her ankle but officials said she would continue her full schedule.


Lena Meyer-Landrut, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 for Germany, will visit Sweden on 29th July.


Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan suffered a stroke while recovering from her November heart bypass surgery, E!

Golden Girls' Rue McClanahan suffers stroke


Bolivia was split in two by protests and roadblocks on Friday, a day after eight people died in clashes between opponents and supporters of leftist President Evo Morales.


Turkey wants the final declaration of an Asian interaction and confidence-building conference to refer to the Israeli attack on Gaza-bound aid flotilla, diplomatic sources said on Monday.

Turkey wants cica declaration to refer to Israeli attack


A Pleasant Hill man was convicted Friday of tax evasion, use of a false social security number, and making false statements in US District Court in Sacramento, prosecutors said.

Pleasant Hill man convicted of tax evasion


Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife were officially divorced, leaving the issue of who owns the Major League Baseball team still to be decided by a judge in California.

L.A. Dodgers owner McCourt is officially divorced


Heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek continued his pursuit of a title fight by defeating Michael Grant by unanimous decision Saturday night at the Prudential Center.

Tomasz Adamek defeats Michael Grant by unanimous decision


Former Iowa wide receiver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos has pleaded guilty to marijuana possession and other drug charges against him have been dismissed.

Former Iowa wr Derrell Johnson-Koulianos pleads guilty to marijuana possession


Stock index futures hit session lows on Tuesday after Goldman Sachs Group reported quarterly earnings and investors worried whether insurer American International Group would be able to secure fresh capital after credit agency downgrades.


Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday inaugurated his new office at Sarvodaya Enclave in Delhi.

Anna Hazare inaugurates his new office in Delhi


Tehran - Iran plans to hold talks with United Nations Security Council member states over a planned uranium exchange deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Sunday.

Iran plans to hold talks over uranium exchange deal


``I'm not a fan of Kobe. I'm not somebody who looks up to him. I'm a grown man myself. So when I go out there and play the game, I play the game.''

Stephen Jackson: ``I'm not a fan of Kobe''


She, however, said some good and honest politicians have become victim of the anti-corruption campaign.


Toronto, Jan 8 Three Canadian cabinet ministers will visit India over the next two weeks to sign agreements to deepen business, commerce and cultural ties between the two countries.

Three Canadian cabinet ministers to visit India to sign agreements


Police have seized high performance vehicles and cannabis plants during a search warrant in Sydney's south-west.

Police seize high-performance vehicles and cannabis plants --


Boston Medical Center, the largest safety-net hospital in New England, may close a portion of its campus and eliminate 85 of its 496 beds over the next four to five years, according to a Boston Globe report.

Boston Medical Center may eliminate 85 of 496 beds


Despite injury-time heartbreak in their FA Cup fourth round clash with Everton, Bolton Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman believes his side is now moving firmly in the right direction.


An eight-year-old girl was kidnapped and killed allegedly by her teenage school mate, who had demanded a ransom of Rs 3 lakh from the victim's parents for her release.


The government may impose import duty on sugar in August as it expects a bumper crop, Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said here on Saturday.

Government may impose import duty on sugar:


Country star Brad Paisley makes a bold statement with his new album, ``This Is Country Music.''

Paisley makes bold statement on new album


A Rome woman remained in the Floyd County Jail on Tuesday night charged with felony shoplifting after she attempted to steal some items from Walmart, 2510 Redmond Circle, on Tuesday evening, according to a Floyd County Jail report.

Rome woman charged with felony shoplifting


Fire and rescue workers had to use ladders to evacuate a number of people and pets from the top floor of a Grand Forks apartment building that caught fire Friday morning.

Rescue workers use ladders to evacuate people, pets from top floor of apartment building fire


Per KC Johnson, per Sam Smith, the Bulls bought out Tim Thomas today.


About one year after its debut, viral video Website Funnyordie.com has raised $3 million from an undisclosed investor.


British shares fell through the key 5,000 level for the first time since late last year on Tuesday, pulled down by heavy losses for banks and miners as investors continued to worry about economic prospects.


Double-Cola of Chattanooga is rebranding itself with the tagline ``refreshingly smooth'' as the company prepares to celebrate its 90th birthday.

Double-Cola of Chattanooga is rebranding itself with the tagline 'refreshingly smooth'


An Italian priest has scrapped his plan to stage an online beauty pageant for nuns after the idea drew criticism from Church leaders.

Italian priest scraps plan for online beauty pageant for nuns


Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman blasted the Democratic Party Sunday as protectionist, isolationist and hyperpartisan.

Lieberman blasts Democrats as protectionist, isolationist


A Jamestown, ND, couple, Jeff Defries,40, and wife, Kari, 35, were injured Sunday afternoon in a crash on Highway 13 just west of Wahpeton, ND.


Sony has just bought cloud Gaming service Gaikai for a tidy sum of $380 million


Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said former military dictator Pervez Musharraf will be tried for high treason for subverting the Constitution twice, setting the stage for a possible showdown with the country's powerful army.


Choi, who spoke to University students Monday night, has been a vocal and active proponent of repealing ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' -- the policy that bars open homosexuals from serving in the US military -- for nearly a year and a half, when his own coming-out led to being discharged.


OnlyFastNet receives FCC license to operate on 3.65 GHz band that will help to provide seamless wireless broadband connectivity and digital telephone services to their customers.


Kent County GOP is holding an open house for its new headquarters from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Nov. 9.

Kent County republicans to hold open house


Joe Biden, the current vice president of the United States, has been nominated to be the next vice president of the United States as well -- by his son, Beau.


Ahmedabad, Mar 7 Gujarat government is planning to develop 11 new airports in the state, the Legislative Assembly was informed today.

Gujarat government plans to develop 11 new airports


North Korea on Thursday proposed talks with South Korea on a wide range of issues from reopening a shuttered joint industrial complex to resuming cross-border family reunions.


One Australian has been injured in a Bangkok nightclub fire that killed more than 50 people.


David Letterman apologized to his wife on last night's ``Late Show,'' saying she had been ``horribly hurt by my behaviour.''


Brentford FC will be holding open trials for 16-23 year-olds with the prize of a professional contract on offer.


ALBANY, NY -Receiver Plaxico Burress did some light running Sunday night for the first time since the New York Giants opened training camp at the University at Albany more than a week ago.

Plaxico Burress does light running for first time


Black Caviar set to race on Updated: 21:28, Thursday September 27, 2012 Champion Black Caviar is set to race on, with trainer Peter Moody looking at an autumn campaign for the unbeaten sprinter.


Johnny Depp is apparently set to play the famous American author Dr. Seuss in an upcoming biopic.

Johnny Depp set to play Dr. Seuss in biopic


Four new high-yielding and insect-resistant varieties of pulses have been released for cultivation in different agro-climate conditions.

Four new varieties of pulses released for cultivation


New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce reportedly will testify before a Manhattan grand jury in the Plaxico Burress case.

Pierce reportedly to testify to grand jury


Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony reunited in Puerto Rico and appeared together in public, which is believed to have met on a business work.

Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony reunited in Puerto Rico


European men are lagging behind women in terms of life expectancy, a major new report reveals., according to BBC News.

European men lag behind women in terms of life expectancy -- report


Superfit actress Evangeline Lilly is to put her face to the worldwide campaign for Cool Water Woman fragrance.


Slovakia's Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Jozef Mihál announced at a press meeting on Thursday, June 30, that a so-called super-gross wage is to be introduced in Slovakia as of next year.

Super-gross wage to be introduced in Slovakia as of next year


In particular, Uzmetkombinat plans to start production of steel seamless hot-deformed tubes with 25mm to 426mm diameter and wall thickness up to 2 mm.

Uzmetkombinat to start production of seamless tubes


LevelUp, the mobile payment app from Scvngr, is nearing its 2 millionth transaction, and the start-up is looking to reward the lucky customer who helps it make that milestone with a new Microsoft Surface.


Gloucestershire are set to sign New Zealand batsman Rob Nicol, 29, as their overseas player for the final two months of the season.


Construction spending fell for a third straight month in December, closing out a year in which building activity fell by a record amount as housing continued to plunge.


A SKA band from Darlington are to celebrate their 21st birthday with a special show later this month.

Darlington ska band celebrates 21st birthday


Flood waters are expected to rise in the Western division this afternoon due to continuous heavy rain according to the Community Policing Officers patrolling the areas.

Flood waters expected to rise in Western division


When Jasmine Fiore body was found thrown in a dumpster in a large suitcase, it was not in a recognizable condition.

Jasmine Fiore body was found in dumpster


In the midst of a massive restructuring to cut costs and overcome a liquidity crunch, private carrier Jet Airways today hiked fuel surcharge on domestic flights by up to Rs 300.

Jet Airways hikes fuel surcharge by up to Rs 300


Free State ANC spokesperson Teboho Sikisi said the UFS should appoint a black rector.


Colorado Springs police are investigating a fatal single-car rollover accident on Highway 115 Sunday morning.

Police investigate fatal rollover accident


Capella Inc., a Galway, Ireland-based developer of medical devices to treat bifurcation vascular disease, has raised $17.3 million in Series C funding.


A car left unoccupied while it warmed up was stolen Monday morning in north Fresno, police reported.


Solano County and statewide unemployment rates continue to drop, according to figures released by the state Employment Development Department on Friday.


Sony Corp. introduced two PlayStation 3 models with larger hard drives, bolstering its video-game console lineup.

Sony introduces playstations with larger hard drives


Hollywood came to Long Beach recently, as film studios eye the barrier island for its alluring beachfront locations such as the Allegria Hotel, where parts of the upcoming movie ``Petunia'' starring Thora Birch was filmed.


The Kerala ( Images ) government on Friday informed the state high court that at least 450 families living near the 116-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam area would be evacuated to safer places soon.

450 families living near Mullaperiyar to be evacuated


After five years of planning, a P. Terry's restaurant opened in Westlake to an enthusiastic crowd June 1.


Kaptur defeat Kucinich by 60 to 36 percent, signifying the first time in 16 years that Kucinich will not hold a seat in Congress.


Iran is planning to resume gas imports from Turkmenistan in the next few days in exchange for supplying oil and gas industry equipment to its northeastern neighbor, an informed source says.

Iran to resume gas imports from Turkmenistan


Scotland's housing market is showing signs of recovery after a rise in prices across the country was recorded in the last quarter, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Housing market 'showing signs of recovery'


NZ forward Greg Eastwood has re-signed with the Canterbury Bulldogs for the next three NRL seasons.

Eastwood re-signs with Canterbury Bulldogs


A 61-year-old Earlston man died after he became trapped under a plank of wood at his property north of Violet Town yesterday.


Icelandic company deCODE Genetics is to be purchased by Amgen, one of the world's largest biopharmaceutical companies, for $415 million it was announced this week.


More than 100,000 people visited the 2010 Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular, an increase of more than 26,000 on the 2009 event.

More than 100,000 people visit Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights


A Sh1.9 billion road project launched by President Kibaki on Friday is set to ease traffic flow in the western part of Nairobi.

Sh1.9 billion road project set to ease traffic


Perth 6000 Prominent Perth theatre actor and director Edgar Metcalfe has died, aged 79.Metcalfe was a driving force behind Australian theatre for nearly half a century.

Prominent theatre actor Edgar Metcalfe dies


London, Jul 27 Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has been involved in another car accident six weeks after her Porsche was wrecked in a freeway crash.

Lindsay Lohan involved in another car accident


Less than a week after the state Energy and Environment Cabinet announced a water shortage watch for 27 Kentucky counties, Lexington officials made gray water, or non-potable water, available for residents or companies.

Lexington officials make gray water available


An Australian soldier has been seriously wounded in Afghanistan after coming under persistent fire from insurgents.

Australian soldier seriously wounded in Afghanistan


The name of Continental Airlines faded into history as its computerized operations got connected to United Airlines.


Seven New England College senior art majors will exhibit their work in the annual Senior Exhibition from May 1-12 at The Gallery.


Iran has been helping Syria to cope with the international sanctions imposed for its crackdown on protesters and rebels, an Israeli newspaper reported Sunday, citing documents they say were obtained by the hacker group Anonymous.

Iran helping Syria to cope with sanctions


``I know nothing about cricket,'' laughs Anushka Sharma, who plays the lead in Patiala House that releases today, and revolves hugely around India's favourite sport.


Poorer students are being put off university because they are afraid of getting into debt, a study from Staffordshire University has found.

Poorer students put off university, study finds


A Spanish judge on Monday indicted seven people for allegedly helping several of the suspected Madrid train bombers flee after the 2004 terror attacks.

Spanish judge on Monday indicted seven people for helping Madrid bombers flee


The tall ship, Stad Amsterdam, sails into Sydney Harbour on February 13, 2010.


We may have seen Rob Kardashian ramping up his exercise training in order to shift some pounds recently, but the reality TV star has now opened up about how he really feels about his body issues telling Ryan Seacrest: ``I cry because my penis looks so small now.''

'I cry because my penis looks so small now':


An elderly Houston woman received $4,700 water bill that claimed she used 495,000 gallons of water in a single month -- a feat plumbers called impossible.


US Ambassador Richard Holbrooke was hospitalized Friday in Washington after collapsing during a meeting at the State Department, officials said.


Katie Holmes serenaded her husband Tom Cruise in a sexy stage performance on Saturday, May 1.

Katie Holmes serenades Tom Cruise in a sexy stage performance


The New York Yankees today announced that relief pitcher David Robertson has assumed the role of Yankees Spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Project.

David Robertson assumes role of Yankees Spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Project


Pet Supermarket, currently with over 110 stores coast to coast and online, has recently opened a new store in Burlington, North Carolina.

Pet Supermarket opens new store in Burlington, North Carolina


Three people were shot outside a nightclub in Tampa, Florida on early Monday, authorities said.

Three people shot outside a nightclub in Tampa, fl


(USPRwire, Thu Feb 11 2010) British Airways is gearing up to fly Team GB and Paralympics GB to Vancouver for the 21st Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games, which start in February.

British Airways gearing up to fly Team GB and Paralympics GB to Vancouver


Christian Horner admitted that Red Bull tried to slow Sebastian Vettel down in the closing laps of the Indian Grand Prix.


Composer-conductor John Adams, pianist Jonathan Biss and the Seattle Symphony Orchestra have a stellar night, performing Adams' 'Harmonielehre' and Beethoven's 'Emperor' concerto, in a program that repeats Nov. 10 and 11, 2012.

John Adams, Jonathan Biss and Symphony have a stellar night


STUDENTS at Newbury College have been helping to raise awareness of domestic abuse by donating gifts to help people affected by it.

Students help raise awareness of domestic abuse


About 50 trucks carrying goods from Serbia entered Kosovo on Saturday, Priština-based Albanian language daily Koha Ditore writes.

Trucks carrying goods from Serbia enter Kosovo


Development partners have been chosen to work with local residents on proposals to transform a former hospital in Bristol into a new community with homes, jobs and improved open space.

Development partners chosen to transform former hospital


High family medical bills also appear to reduce the use of these powerful but expensive medications, according to a new study in Health Services Research.

High family medical bills appear to reduce use of expensive medications:


Commander, which entered a trading halt on Thursday, said yesterday it had appointed Ferrier Hodgson as voluntary administrators.

Commander appoints Ferrier Hodgson as administrator


Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to the Coudersport community as part of an expansion of a local ministry.


San Diego-based Peregrine Semiconductor, a developer of RF integrated circuits for the wireless and other markets, filed for an IPO late Friday, saying it is looking to raise up to $100M on either the Nasdaq Global Market or New York Stock Exchange.


Adele has returned to the top of the US Hot 200 album chart with her second album 21.


Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi on Saturday met daughter Kanimozhi, accused in the 2G scam, in Tihar jail where she is lodged since May this year.


The FTA has been awarded 'irtec approved centre' status by the Sector Skills Council representative, IMI Awards.

FTA awarded irtec approved centre status


Professor Ngo Bao Chau, winner of the Fields Medal, the world's top mathematics prize, will talk online with Tuoi Tre readers today at the newspaper's headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City.

Prof Ngo Bao Chau to talk online with Tuoi Tre readers


Kate Bush has revealed that 'Wild Man' is to be the first single taken from her brand new studio album '50 Words For Snow'.

Kate Bush reveals 'Wild Man' as first single from new album '50 Words for Snow'


An apartment sprinkler system prevented a major apartment fire at a Lugoff complex Wednesday night.

Sprinkler system prevents major apartment fire


The San Antonio Spurs say they have re-signed French forward Boris Diaw for the coming NBA season.


President Barack Obama got 12 stitches in his upper lip, Friday, after his face hit by an elbow during a basketball game, according to the White House.


The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will hold a press conference on Monday, February 25th at 1pm at the main entrance of the Laredo Entertainment Center.

Bucks to hold press conference February 25th


Hamilton Police are looking for two men after an attempted kidnapping in the city's west end.

Police looking for two men after attempted kidnapping


The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that the US economy continued to stabilize in July and August, but soft consumer spending suggested that recovery will remain subdued.

Federal Reserve says US economy continues to stabilize;


Two men were injured, one seriously, in a fire in their home on Grey Road 109 in Holstein late Wednesday, OPP Const.


Hawk would have liked a Cats AFL final Updated: 17:16, Wednesday September 12, 2012 Hawthorn star Sam Mitchell says Adelaide or Fremantle will be tough preliminary final opponents.


NME reports that Neil Young and Crazy Horse have announced several shows for their North American tour, which include 23 dates in 19 cities in US and Canada.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse announce North American tour


Bollywood actor Salman Khan added another luxury car to his fleet on Monday.

Salman Khan adds another luxury car to his fleet