AOL announced plans to purchase the The Huffington Post for $315 million.

AOL announces plans to purchase Huffington Post


Tmz : ``Jackass'' star Steve-O was arrested in Canada yesterday for assault with a weapon -- but the alleged incident that led to the arrest happened 8 YEARS AGO ...


Aerosmith today canceled its summer tour after Steven Tyler fell from a stage on August 5th at a gig in Dakota.

Aerosmith cancels tour after singer Tyler falls from stage


Mexico will open its Gold Cup defense against El Salvador and meet Costa Rica and Cuba in the first round of the football championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean.

Mexico to open Gold Cup defense vs. El Salvador


A 49-year-old woman has been arrested for stabbing a man in the back at the Williston Park apartment they share on Thursday afternoon.


The Paterno family's lawyer issued a statement on a statement about a rebuttal.

Paterno lawyer issues a statement on a statement


The late Liem Sioe Liong, one of Southeast Asia's richest men, left a sizeable corporate footprint in Singapore -- and held two grand celebrations here too.

Late tycoon Liem Sioe Liong leaves sizeable footprint in Singapore


In a awareness campaign to save the house sparrows from extinction Banai sub-division in Odisha's Sundargarh district organised a series of programmes to mark the world sparrow day yesterday.

Awareness campaign to save house sparrows


GM said Wednesday that it has narrowed down the locations where it could build its new small car to factories in either Michigan, Tennessee or Wisconsin.

GM to build small car in Mich., Tenn. or Wis.


Former ICC president Ehsan Mani has said that Pakistan should not tour India and criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board for agreeing to series to the archrivals.


Costume and make-up students from Worcester College of Technology added some gory details -- from broken limbs to open wounds -- to a large scale training exercise for crews at Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.


Area volleyball teams had some unusual ups and downs this past week in action as some saw their district races tighten.


UK interest rates have been held at 0.5% for the 32nd consecutive month by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.


Radio host Don Imus now infamous for uttering that phrase ' nappy- headed hos' has been crowned the king of political incorrectness.

Shock jock Don Imus crowned king of political incorrectness


A store clerk was shot in the neck during a robbery early Saturday.


International Business Machines, Armonk, NY, has been assigned a patent developed by four co-inventors for a ``firewall control via process interrogation.''

International Business Machines assigned patent for firewall control via process interrogation


Unnao, Jun 21 A youth allegedly killed his mother after being snubbed by her in Gangaghat area, a senior officer said here today.


Kuwaiti crude spiked 81 cents during yesterday's transactions compared with the day before to settle at $68.73 pb.


Third seeded Tsonga claimed his eighth career title and a third win in four meetings with Monfils on a day when the final had to be halted early in the first set because of fog and a slippery court.


ITV is carrying out an enhanced transfer value exercise for its defined benefit pension scheme.

ITV carries out an enhanced transfer value exercise


Bulgarian customs officers seized 50 kg of heroin at Kapitan Andreevo border crossing between Bulgaria and Turkey.

Bulgarian customs officers seize 50 kg heroin


The Bank of England has held its key lending rate at the all-time low of 0.5 percent for the 44th month and decided not to increase its economic stimulus program of bond purchases.


West Reading is considering expanding its central business district to encourage more commercial growth along Penn Avenue.

West Reading may expand central business district


Vice President Hamid Ansari today said that India is a land whose diversity includes religious minorities.

India is a land whose diversity includes religious minorities:


ASA ruled on Wednesday that Woolies must withdraw all packaging resembling those of Frankies.


For her work as a UN ambassador, the many campaigns she's led throughout the years and the way she conducts herself in public, Angelina Jolie has been voted the best celebrity role model.

Angelina Jolie is best celebrity role model


Canada's public safety minister says the last Western detainee held at Guantanamo has returned to Canada.

Last Western detainee at gitmo returns to Canada


House prices have risen for the fifth month in a row, says the Halifax, one of the UK's biggest mortgage lenders.

House prices up for fifth month in a row, says Halifax


Oreo, owned by Kraft Foods, posted an image online yesterday in support of gay pride in a festive display for Pride Month.


Health departments on Tuesday confirmed that a 12th case of E. coli was reported in centralOhio.The latest case was reported by the Fairfield County Health Department, according to a releaseissued by Columbus Public Health.It was the fifth case of E. coli reported so far this week, 10TV News reported.Health officials said four cases of the illness have now been linked through DNA testing.


Hancock County general fund revenues for 2009 lagged behind numbers from 2008, even with the quarter-percent sales tax increase imposed to start the year.

Hancock county general fund revenues down for 2009


Former Liberal leader John Hewson says Peter Costello should quit parliament for the sake of the party, arguing he's had his chance and blown it.


Teddy Tamgho broke his own indoor triple jump world record by leaping 17.92m on the last day of the European indoor championships, while Francis Obikwelu upset the favorites to win the 60m race on Sunday.


Sen. John McCain said Sunday it was time to discuss ``regime change'' in North Korea, but the former Navy combat pilot didn't say how he advocates changing the government in the repressive and secretive dictatorship.

McCain says it's time to discuss 'regime change' in N. Korea


A federal judge has approved a $1.25 billion settlement in a decades-old discrimination case by black farmers, clearing the way for them to seek compensation from the US Department of Agriculture for being left out of farm aid programs.

Federal judge approves $1.25 billion settlement in discrimination case by black farmers


The boxing training camp ahead of a series of international tournaments preceding the 2012 London Olympics is facing delay due to lack of interest shown by the Pakistan Sports Board, according to the federation secretary.

'Boxing camp delayed by lack of interest'


If anything further acts as an example of the aging of the 60′s generation, it's the fact that Bob Dylan is turning 70.


Washington, April 5 The US will ease its financial and investment restrictions on Myanmar following the landmark parliamentary by-election in the country, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.

US to ease financial restrictions on Myanmar


Two men have been arrested in Dublin in connection with a significant cocaine seizure earlier today.


Maserati is expanding its presence in Sweden with the opening of a new state-of-the-art showroom in Malmö.


There is nothing stopping outlaw bikie gangs setting up clubhouses in Victoria, Chief Commissioner Simon Overland says.

'Nothing stopping' bikie gang clubhouses


Dialogue between religions is very important, especially after the spread of the erroneous opinion about Islam in the Western world as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, the Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu said to press briefing.

Dialogue between religions is very important:


The largest multinational logistics company, Agility, has established cool chain facilities for developing a highly profitable horticulture export industry in Pakistan.


King staff is looking at possible ways to provide asphalt maintenance and resurfacing to the 8th Concession within the limits of the 2010 budget.

King staff is looking at ways to resurface the 8th Concession


European stocks erased their losses, leaving the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index little changed.


Brentford manager Andy Scott wants a speedy response from his side following their 2-0 opening-day defeat at Carlisle.


As Hurricane Ike whisked toward the Gulf of Mexico, Gov. Rick Perry issued disaster declarations Monday for 88 Texas counties, including the entire Rio Grande Valley, allowing officials to initiate preparedness efforts.

Perry issues disaster declaration for Texas


Pipe bombs were found at two Athens County post offices Tuesday morning, sheriff's deputies said.

Pipe bombs found at Athens County post offices


Moody's affirmed its B2 credit rating for Bosnia with a stable outlook, central bank governor Kemal Kozaric said.

Moody's affirms B2 rating for Bosnia with stable outlook


A tow truck driver was charged with impersonating a police officer after police said he smashed a car's window and told a resident he was a Madison cop hauling the vehicle away for a charitable organization.

Tow truck driver charged with impersonating officer


A SOLDIER killed in Afghanistan had just told his parents: ``I've lived life to the full, have no regrets and love my job.''


THE Department of Social Welfare and Development Thursday confirmed that various government authorities have focused crime prevention measures to youths after the disclosure that drug syndicates have used minors and insane persons as couriers.

Authorities focus crime prevention on youth


Lazard, the largest independent merger-advisory firm, reported first-quarter profit that missed analysts' estimates as revenue declined.

Lazard profit misses analysts' estimates as revenue declines


Cuba has marked 50 years of communism and the defeat of the CIA-backed Bay of Pigs invasion.


New Zealand teenager Danny Lee, the youngest player ever to record a victory on the European Tour, has turned professional.


New York, April 29 Actress Katie Holmes is set to play Jacqueline Kennedy in a mini-series based on the lives of the Kennedys.


Property investor City Pacific Ltd is talking to three parties about selling some of its assets and has deferred the payment of redemptions from one of its funds for up to 180 days.


County officials are lobbying Lansing in response to proposed cuts in revenue sharing to counties.


An armed man was shot and killed by Miami police outside a middle school Thursday evening after a confrontation with officers, authorities said.

Armed man killed by Miami police outside middle school


Salt Lake City-based Myriad Genetics Inc. on Tuesday reported record revenue and profits for its fiscal year that ended June 30.


Sultry actress Megan Fox and ``Beverly Hills, 90210`` alum Brian Austin Green are engaged ... for the second time.

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green engaged ...


A home invasion ``crew'' believed to be responsible for up to 30 home break-ins in metro Detroit was busted at a Farmington Hills home on Monday.

Home invasion 'crew' busted in the Hills


I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart.


The boil water advisory in Broadalbin has been lifted after the massive factory fire on Thursday.

Boil water advisory lifted after massive fire


Pangang Group Co., a unit of China's second-biggest steelmaker, signed a 14.6 billion yuan syndicated loan with banks for a vanadium and titanium project in the western province of Sichuan.

Pangang signs 14.6 billion yuan loan for vanadium project


A Quebec woman was killed in a single vehicle rollover on the Trans-Canada Highway near Maple Creek on Tuesday night.


Ferrous metals exports to countries outside the former Soviet Union rose by 13 percent to 18.9 million tons in the first half from a year earlier, the Federal Customs Service said Friday.


Heavy rains have been lashing this coastal town since yesterday afternoon, flooding low lying areas around the Rameshwar temple and damaging a large quantity of dry fish.

Heavy rains flood low lying areas around Rameswaram temple


Twickenham will host it's first Heineken Cup quarter final on Saturday the 6th of April and will be between Saracens and Ulster Rugby.

Twickenham to host Heineken Cup quarter final


Former NESN Red Sox reporter Heidi Watney has joined MLB Network as a studio host and reporter, the network announced Monday.


A passing motorist reported seeing a car veer off the northern side of the Expressway, near Bedford Park, before 10pm.


The Challenger explosion and Casey Anthony verdict were listed in the top 20 most memorable TV moments in the last 50 years.

Challenger explosion, Casey Anthony verdict listed most memorable TV moments


The ``Desperate Housewives'' actor, Jesse Metcalfe, gets shirtless for May issue of Men's Fitness.

Jesse Metcalfe gets shirtless for Men's Fitness


In 2012, Bobcat celebrates 25 years of success in the compact excavator market.

Bobcat celebrates 25 years of compact excavators


Delhi University teachers, students and non-teaching staff on Wednesday held a joint protest against the Vice Chancellor and burnt his effigy to express frustration against the varsity administration.

Du teachers, students, non-teaching staff hold protest


Gov. Bob McDonnell on Friday signed a compromise legislative redistricting bill that crafts new district boundaries for the state Senate and the House of Delegates.


Domestic and regional airline SA Express would continue with its regional expansion plans, it said on Friday as it announced a 10% increase in its net profit to R250-million for the financial year ended March 31, 2010.

SA Express continues with regional expansion plans


Conrad Black is expected to request that he be allowed to return to Canada upon his release from a Florida prison while a US appeals court reviews his fraud convictions, sources say.

Conrad Black expected to request return to Canada upon release


Norwood Morrison, director of compensation and benefits, said Areva NP froze its DB plan to reduce liabilities and be more cost efficient.


A Flagstaff tractor business owner accused of taking out fake loans under the names of past customers has been indicted on fraud and forgery charges.

Flagstaff business owner indicted on fraud


Though Niger Tornadoes will still stick with the young players acquired at the start of the season, the Minna based club hopes to beef up the team with few experienced players as soon as the transfer windows re-open NationSport has been told.

We'll beef up with few experienced players --


Even after controlling for the severity of a traumatic injury, death rates vary significantly across similarly designated trauma centers, a study shows.


Jeera futures slipped further on Thursday due to the profit taking by traders on rise in arrival in the spot market.


The chairman of India's top lender State Bank of India said on Tuesday the Reserve Bank could further tighten monetary policy if March inflation was uncomfortable, and that liquidity in the system was surplus.


London, March 26 British pop star Robbie Williams, who is in dispute with his record company, has turned to cooking and wants to host his own cookery show.


Former South Korean national football coach Guus Hiddink arrived in Seoul on Friday for a five-day visit.


Proteas spinner Johan Botha says he s happy to play the holding role in South Africa s trio of slow bowlers.


First lady Michelle Obama rallied the troops in a brief speech to employees at the US Interior Department Tuesday morning, the White House said.

Michelle Obama rallies troops at Interior Department


California Pizza Kitchen Inc is seeking buyers for the restaurant chain, a source familiar with the deal said, sending its shares up as much as 17 percent on Friday.

California Pizza Kitchen seeking buyers -source


A new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation reveals that racial disparities exist in both the early and late steps in access to kidney transplantation.

Racial disparities exist in access to kidney transplantation


Nuggets take advantage of 76ers collapse to win 14th straight A roundup of the sports stories readers missed while they were sleeping.


Global oil prices eased below $76 a barrel in Asian trade Wednesday mainly on concerns about weaker economic growth in the US.


It is reported that Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank will create an off exchange market or over the counter platform to trade iron ore swaps with initial maturities as far out as December 2009.

Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank to create


An early iPhone prototype has been revealed, containing a 5 by 7 inch screen.


The EU mission, EULEX, officially commences its two-year term n Kosovo-Metohija today and, by a Security Council decision, it will act in accordance with Resolution 1244, under the general authority and in the neutral UN framework on the issue of the status of the Province.

EULEX officially commences term n Kosovo-Metohija


ZTE Corp announced that research firm, Gartner has placed it in the Magic Quadrant for Softswitch technology capability including its R&D investments.

Gartner places ZTE in Magic Quadrant for Softswitch technology


Viad Corp today announced a strategic reorganization to enhance service, innovation and value.

Viad Corp announces strategic reorganization


Germany beat Brazil for the first time in 18 years on Wednesday with a 3-2 scoreline while Italy got a lucky 2-1 over Spain in a duel of the last two World Cup winners.


During the newest episode of Nintendo Direct, which was released on March 13, 2013, ``Flipnote Studio 3D'' was announced for the Nintendo 3DS.

``Flipnote Studio 3D'' announced for Nintendo 3DS


A man died after he fell down from a running train at Tejgaon in the capital on Friday.


Most midsize luxury cars flunked a new crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.


Former US Congressman Charles Wilson, whose political career was made famous with the movie ``Charlie Wilson's War,'' died Wednesday at the age of 76.


The Appeals Court of the United States ruled in favour of Argentina and helped the appeal against the AFJP's goods block promoted by the sector that could not swap their bonds.

US Appeals Court rules in favour of Argentina


'' award, the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera has now also won the 13th International Monte Carlo Rally for electric and alternative propulsion cars.


The XAU/USD pair is currently coming under pressure and can be seen testing the 100MA at 1204.90.


Russia will expand its dialogue with the Islamic nations to jointly counter radicalism and extremism and establish inter-faith harmony in the world, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said today.

Russia to expand dialogue with Islamic nations


A Fridley , Minn. man died Tuesday after state trooper used a taser to control him after a rush hour accident.

Minnesota man dies after State troopers use taser


Nokia Oyj, the world's largest cellphone vendor by volume, is cutting 3 500 jobs in its second major restructuring in six months as it struggles with falling sales and profits.


A West Virginia sailor who was among 30 Americans killed when insurgents shot down their helicopter in Afghanistan will be buried in Parkersburg.


Salman khan is daring the scariest shot, wrestling with a lion in his upcoming picture, Veer.


New Delhi ``It's time for his food right now. I need to make rotis for him. Why isn't he here with me?'' says 39-year-old Sangeeta staring at her husband's body at the cremation ground in Rohini.


England striker Wayne Rooney has dismissed talk of a move overseas and said he wants to stay at Manchester United for the rest of his career.

Wayne Rooney wants to stay at Man utd for rest of career


Richmond police were investigating reports of shotguns being used in a pair of street robberies this morning.

Police investigate reports of shotguns used in robberies


Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. reported record profit in the first quarter of $386 million for earnings of 58 cents a share on Tuesday.


Gov. Haley Barbour announced on Sunday that contra flow has ended in Mississippi.


Ontario plans to crack down on frivolous strategic lawsuits aimed at intimidating and muzzling critics on matters of public debate.

Ontario to crack down on strategic lawsuits


US home prices fell in October for the second straight month despite record-low home loan borrowing rates, a key index of the industry showed Tuesday.


Former Madhepura MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav has sent a legal notice to Bihar Congress chief Anil Sharma demanding an apology for allegedly attempting to damage his reputation failing which he threatened to file a defamation suit amounting to a minimum of Rs10 crore within one month from receipt of the notice.

Pappu Yadav sends legal notice to Anil Sharma


Unicredit's lawyer, Krista Ott, filed a motion in Erie County Court asking Dunlavey to recuse himself from the Unicredit case because of an appearance of bias.

Unicredit asks Judge Dunlavey to recuse himself from case


Really, I'm not kidding, unless yours is a very unusual company when it comes to your online presence, your Web site probably does suck.


Diego Maradona has been invited to a 'farewell ceremony' by United Arab Emirates club Al Wasl after they sacked him as coach, a senior official said on Wednesday.


The Brahmakalasam abhishekam on the idol of Sree Guruavyruappan was performed at Sree Krishna temple here on Sunday.


Young starlet Vanessa Hudgens of 'High School Musical' fame has found a new mentor in Tom Cruise.

Vanessa Hudgens finds new mentor in Tom Cruise


The Serbian parliament has banned alcohol after media reports of excessive drinking, a top official said Friday.


As a study conducted recently finds out, a repeat pemetrxed-based chemotherapy can help a Mesothelioma patient, who has undergone the same treatment earlier, to heal in case their cancer sets back.

Repeat pemetrxed-based chemotherapy can help Mesothelioma patients if cancer sets back


Two British soldiers have been killed by roadside blasts while on foot patrol in Afghanistan.

Two soldiers killed on patrol in Afghanistan


McCormick & Schmick's will open in The Mercato today in North Naples with a ``fish toss'' grand opening scheduled for 3:30 pm Those planning to participate include Naples Mayor Bill Barnet and Naples Chamber of Commerce President Mike Reagen.

Mccormick & Schmick's will open in the Mercato today with 'fish toss'


A Franksville woman faces homicide charges in the death of a tri-athlete.


Rafa Nadal was keeping his fingers crossed for the second week of the Australian Open after reaching the quarter-finals with a comfortable 6-4 6-4 6-2 win over fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez on Sunday.

Nadal keeps fingers crossed after reaching


Citigroup has nominated four new independent directors to its board in the latest move to toughen up the bank's oversight.


IT'S the Greater Western Sydney mail bungle, with Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos receiving an invitation from GWS counterpart Kevin Sheedy to sign up for the new AFL franchise.


A popular online bingo site in the US has been seized by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland team in Maryland.


Jeffrey Katzenberg, with deals that give him new characters , a theme park and a footprint in China, is signalling DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. plans to expand beyond 3-D movies and home video.

DreamWorks Animation plans to expand beyond 3-D movies and home video


The Mazda2 was declared the 2008 World Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show last week.

Mazda2 declared 2008 World Car of the Year


05/07/13 The euro rose sharply against the US dollar during early trading hours Tuesday following the release of an unexpectedly strong German industrial orders report.


Zions Bancorp, a western US banking chain, posted its fourth straight quarterly loss, as the lender had to set aside more money to meet losses from bad loans.

Zions Bancorp posts fourth straight quarterly loss


Colombian Marxist guerrillas have released a video showing that two hostages are alive and seemingly well.

Colombian guerrillas release video of two hostages


GERMAN automaker Porsche said on Sunday it would cut production in December and January as the global economic slowdown begins to take its toll on the luxury car market.


Regular moderate exercise can raise life expectancy even among people who are overweight, a study says.


The age of digital coupons is about to explode with Target's recent announcement it's launching a scannable mobile coupon program.

Target launching scannable mobile coupons


Fox Petroleum Inc. Enlists Consultant for Permitting of Two Catcher's Mitt Prospect Wells in the Cook Inlet, AlaskaLONDONFOX-PETROLEUM


Illinois will get more than $15 million in stimulus grants and loans for water system improvement projects.

Illinois gets $15 million for water improvement projects


President Kibaki has ordered a crackdown on speeding motorists as the government unveiled new measures to reduce accidents that have claimed thousands of lives and left others injured.

Kibaki orders crackdown on speeding motorists


A two-car accident at E Street and Dewey sent one person to the hospital Monday afternoon.


The Turkish state minister for foreign trade said on Wednesday that Turkey would raise its trade counsellors to 250.

Turkey to raise trade counsellors to 250


Brentina, an equine living legend in the sport of dressage, is currently recovering from colic surgery she underwent on Tuesday, February 10.

Dressage champion Brentina recovering from colic surgery


Before Midnight star Ethan Hawke has admitted that he often struggles to deal with fame and feels as if he doesn't deserve attention from fans.


High-frequency trading of stocks requires extra regulation given the risks it poses and the European Commission will work with US counterparts to craft new rules, said Michel Barnier, the EC's commissioner for internal markets and services at the European Commission.

High-frequency trading of stocks requires extra regulation, EU Commission


Icahn Enterprises LP hiked its dividend by two-thirds a few weeks after selling four casinos to an investment fund, the homebuilder and landlord said Wednesday.


LONDON - Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has been told he faces legal proceedings over a tax issue.

Redknapp faces legal proceedings over tax issue


A woman is accused of embezzling money from a Portland gas turbine cleaning company.

Woman accused of embezzling from company


Slippery roads caused by light snow caused numerous spinouts and ensuing lane closures in several parts of Monroe County Sunday night.


A St. Cloud man is in jail Monday after being accused of trying to behead a cat.

St. Cloud man accused of trying to behead cat


The coastguard will take steps to secure the release of 106 fishermen, allegedly abducted by Sri Lankan fishermen and reportedly handed over to Lankan authorities, a top official said on Wednesday.

Will take steps to secure release of fishermen:


Atkinson received the early promotion for outstanding performance during all phases of the training cycle.


Ace spinner Harbhajan Singh feels India have a great chance of winning the second Test against South Africa provided they bat well in the first session and post a target of over 300 tomorrow.

India have a great chance of winning second Test:


A 22-year-old man has been released on police bail in connection with racist tweets aimed at the West Ham striker Carlton Cole, police said.

Man released on bail over racist tweets aimed at West Ham's Carlton Cole


A PEDESTRIAN has died after he was struck by a police vehicle on the Great Western Highway in Sydney 's west early today.

PEDESTRIAN dies after being struck by police vehicle


The company planned to catch some positive publicity by shifting all of its seasonal hiring to a single day, and when the hiring spree was announced in early April, McDonald's said in a statement that ``a McJob is one with career growth and endless possibilities.''


Chris Osgood will start Thursday against Tampa despite suffering a horrendous 7-6 loss To Pittsburgh Tuesday.


One man injured his left leg in an auger accident Monday afternoon.


Honda is recalling nearly 1 million cars to repair problems with power windows and computer equipment.


Exporation venture blocked by SA court Updated: 16:01, Monday January 16, 2012 An exploration venture in South Australia's north has been blocked by a court ruling in favour of the land's traditional owners.


Ghana on Monday pledged her support to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights to realise its objectives firmly rooted in the promotion, protection and respect for the fundamental human rights of groups and individuals

Ghana to support African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights


Jockey Danny Nikolic is keen to return from Sydney to ride Scattergun in the Listed Caloundra City Cup at the end of the month following the five-year-old's courageous effort in Monday's Group Two Brisbane Cup at Eagle Farm.


Katie Price has been fined for using her mobile phone while driving her pink horsebox.

Katie Price fined for using mobile phone while driving


He further added, ``Reliance Industries has a strong support at Rs 750-760. It is standing at support. We can expect a bounce anytime. One day correction in TCS, but it is on the verge of making lifetime new highs.''


New Delhi, July 31 Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar remembers late singer Mohammed Rafi on his 31st death anniversary and says there can never be a singer like him again.


Stephen Dorff wants to settle down and have children.


RAIDERS coach Neil Henry will leave Canberra at the end of the year, it has been announced, fueling speculation he could end up coaching the Cowboys.


India has won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth and final Test in Nagpur against Australia on Thursday.


The Finnish government on Tuesday cut its gross domestic product growth forecasts and unveiled stimulus.

Finnish government cuts forecasts and unveils stimulus


Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc., which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ``ESD,'' announced today the results of the votes cast at the Fund's annual meeting of shareholders held February 26, 2010.

Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. announces results of annual meeting of shareholders


Official announcements have confirmed that Representative Billy Tauzin of Louisiana is stepping down from $2 Million-per-year role as the top lobbyist for the medicine industry, amid various complaints from drug manufacturers that he had bargained away their earnings too cheaply, spent too much of his $150 Million advertising campaign in order to sell the revamp and also miscalculated his assessment that the passage of the legislation was all but inevitable.

Representative Billy Tauzin of Louisiana to step down


US Embassy in Colombo says Sri Lanka is again included with the GSP tax concessions.

Sri Lanka is again included in the GSP tax concessions.


People of Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be the first to receive the Resident Identity Smart card, RIC under the National Population Register, NPR scheme.

People of Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be the first to receive RIC


The chief Khmer Rouge torturer formerly apologized on Tuesday for the deaths of more than 14,000 people at S-21 prison, the first Pol Pot cadre to accept blame for crimes committed by the regime 30 years ago.


Six people were killed and 25 wounded in separate attacks mainly targeted Iraqi traffic police in Baghdad on Monday, the police said, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

Six killed in attacks on Iraqi traffic police in Baghdad


US Midwest cash hogs traded 50 cents to $1 higher Wednesday, dealers said.

US Midwest hogs trade 50 cents to $1 higher


The Mount Vernon Public Works Department says crews from Sail Electric will be working tomorrow to repair damaged signal loops for the traffic lights from Division Street and LaVenture Road to Division Street and 18 th Street.


EU delegation visited Tbilisi today headed by assistant of Secretary General in trade issues Peter Balash.


Nicole Richie reportedly changed her wedding dress plans when she saw her dream gown on Molly Malaney.

Nicole Richie changes wedding dress plans


This fall, Macy's celebrates Latino-Americans with partners Latina magazine, the nation's leading beauty/fashion and lifestyle brand for acculturated Latinas, and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Macy's celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month


India and Myanmar will sign an investment pact and hold talks on wider border trade as a sign of expanding ties between New Delhi and military rulers of the secretive state, officials said Sunday.


Wayne Rooney scored in the 24th minute to give Manchester United a 1-0 win at Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, and Barcelona routed visiting Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 Wednesday night.

Rooney gives Manchester United win at Chelsea


AN AUSTRALIAN LABOUR court has ordered the end to a dispute at the airline Qantas which has seen its entire fleet of planes grounded since yesterday.

Australian court orders an end to the Qantas dispute


A Toronto taxi van drove into a massive pot hole in the east end of Toronto Thursday morning, after a water main break flooded the road and caused the asphalt to crack and break.

Taxi drives into pot hole after water main break


Customers can expect fast and reliable service for their vehicle at the Los Angeles used car service center at Auto Excel.

Fast and reliable service at Los Angeles used car service center


Celtic agreed to sign South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-yueng from FC Seoul on Sunday on a four-year contract from Jan. 1.

Celtic agrees to sign South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-yueng


Jo Daviess County Sheriff Leo Hefel reports that his office received information that a possible lottery scam was attempted in Jo Daviess County.


The chef who cooked his wife for four days was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

Chef who cooked wife sentenced to 15 years to life


Another All Blacks forward has gone down injured before a Super 15 rugby ball has been kicked in anger.


French pharmaceuticals group Sanofi-Aventis said Monday that it will take majority control of Indian vaccine manufacturer Shantha Biotechnics through the acquisition of a subsidiary of Merieux Alliance.

Sanofi to take control of Shantha Biotechnics


Trent Acid, a Philadelphia area wrestler, was found dead in his home on Friday morning by his mother.

Philadelphia wrestler trent Acid found dead


In June the number of US state bonds, held by foreign investors decreased by 16.8 billion US dollars compared with the main foreign principal.

Number of US state bonds hold by foreign investors decreased


Heidi says that young models need to stand up for themselves and not let photographers take advantage of them.

Heidi Klum says young models need to stand up for themselves


A report from the ERCB shows the largest Alberta crude oil production and crude oil reserves increase in decades.

Report shows largest Alberta crude oil production in decades


Aston Villa coach Gary McAllister says manager Gerard Houllier can handle the current pressure on his job.

Villa coach McAllister says Houllier can handle pressure


Brooks & Dunn have announced dates for next year's farewell tour which begins April 23 in Sacramento, Calif., and concludes Aug. 8 in Chicago.

Brooks & Dunn announce dates for farewell tour


A former Rio Bravo mayor is arrested on charges of theft, but this is not the first time the he has been in trouble with the law.

Former Rio Bravo mayor arrested for theft


State health officials have lifted toxic blue-green algae advisories at some lakes but the problem persists at other lakes.

State lifts some algae advisories at some lakes


Four days before the holiest time of the year for Christians, CNN.com actually asked, ``How ethical is your Easter basket?''

CNN asks 'how ethical is your Easter basket?'


Another Hawaii woman was indicted by an Oahu grand jury today for allegedly stealing more than 100,000 dollars from two of her employers.

Woman indicted for allegedly stealing from two employers


Uma Thurman gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday.


Australian equestrian Bill Roycroft, a five-time Olympic champion, has died on Sunday aged 96 in Victoria's south-west, ABC Sports reported on Monday.

Australian equestrian legend Bill Roycroft dies at 96


US television broadcasting company, ACME Communications, Inc., is setting out to sell WBXX in Knoxville, Tenn., to the Lockwood Broadcast Group for $5.6 million.

ACME Communications to sell WBXX in Knoxville to Lockwood Broadcast Group


Fox is celebrating the release of ``24: The Complete Series'' on DVD with the ``24'' Marathon Challenge and Fan Fest at Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles on December 2nd, where the fan who stays up the longest watching ``24'' will take home a cash prize.


The Bishop of Lichfield has defended the place of Christianity in public life; and warned that ``the secularisation of our country is in danger of happening step by step without proper debate.''

Bishop of Lichfield defends place of Christianity in public life


Gold rose for the first time in four days in London after a drop to the lowest price in 10 weeks lured buyers, and as a decline in equities increased the metal's appeal as an alternative investment.

Gold rises for first time in four days as drop lures buyers


Chinese voters now have a deeper concern for intellectual issues rather than just wanting rice-bowl problems to be addressed, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said.

Chinese have deeper concern for intellectual issues


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took his case on Iran directly to US voters Sunday, saying in televised interviews that the White House must be willing to draw a ``red line'' on Tehran's nuclear program, comparing it to Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and reminding Americans of the devastating repercussions of failed intelligence.

Netanyahu takes case on Iran to US voters


Govt pushes ahead with NT waste dump Updated: 20:56, Wednesday February 8, 2012 The federal government is pushing ahead with plans to set up a nuclear waste dump at Muckaty Station in the Northern Territory despite a legal challenge by indigenous people who have laid claim to the land.


A PAEDOPHILE has been jailed for 12 years for a catalogue of child abuse spanning three decades.


Boulder school officials say classes will resume Thursday at a middle school that was evacuated by an asbestos scare.

Classes to resume at school after asbestos scare


Residents of Hastings soon will say goodbye to a landmark bridge.

Hastings to say goodbye to landmark bridge


An Everett man pleaded not guilty yesterday to an assault charge and his third alleged drunken driving offense in connection with an episode in which he allegedly threw a woman out of a van and later threw her back inside the vehicle.

Everett man pleads not guilty to assault


Mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in decades for the ninth time in 10 weeks, as concerns grow that the economy is weakening.


Briton Gary Boyd equalled the Mediterraneo course record of 63 to lead the Castello Masters third round by two strokes.


STEVE Shingler has been ``badly affected'' by the row over his eligibility for Scotland's RBS 6 Nations Championships squad, according to his London Irish coach Toby Booth.

Shingler 'badly affected' by row over eligibility


Barclays Bank is to defer paying bonuses earned this year to its directors and senior staff for up to three years.


New Delhi The Government has taken several measures to check sexual abuse in orphanages.

Measures to check sexual abuses in orphanage


Dallas/Fort Worth Airport unveiled plans to build a Hyatt Place hotel near its rental car facility on Tuesday.

Dfw airport unveils plans to build a Hyatt Place hotel


DirecTV Group Inc., the nation's largest satellite TV provider, said Monday it will be combined with the entertainment unit of Liberty Media Corp. and spun off into a separately traded company.


The New Holstein and Campbellsport golf teams qualified for the Fort Atkinson Sectional by finishing in the top four at the New Holstein Regional on Tuesday.


Parents got to ask questions Thursday night about the proposed school closings in Flint.

Parents asked questions about school closings in Flint


The Tracy driver took the lead on the first lap and never trailed again as he won the 150-lap first race of the Tri-Holiday Classic on Saturday in front of a crowd of 3,698.


A PROLIFIC car thief has been banned from Urmston, Davyhulme and Flixton for five years.

Thief banned from Urmston, Davyhulme and Flixton


A government report Monday criticized the US Treasury Department for approving ``excessive'' salaries and raises at firms that received taxpayer-funded bailouts during the financial crisis.

Report criticizes Treasury for approving 'excessive' salaries


Carey tweeted that Cannon is suffering from ``mild kidney failure.''

Nick Cannon suffering from kidney failure


Now that the 700 MHz spectrum auction is over, Google has turned its attention once again to the ``white space'' unlicensed spectrum debate:


A gas station attendant was held at knifepoint in the 600 block of Broadway early Friday morning.


Former prime minister Kevin Rudd's wife Therese Rein says he is recovering well from keyhole surgery to remove his gall bladder.

Rudd 'recovering well' from keyhole surgery


A woman arrested in Herefordshire last month has been charged with the murders of three men whose bodies were discovered in ditches.

Woman arrested in Herefordshire last month charged with murder of three men


Criminal corruption and incompetence in at least eight public sector enterprises have gobbled down approximately Rs1,500 billion in taxpayersí money in a mere 48-month time span, The News shockingly learnt Monday.

Eight public sector enterprises gobbled down Rs1,500 billion


Up to 200 cadets will patrol city streets, said city officials Monday, including 50 who will be on the streets by early next year.


Ukrainian billionaire Victor Pinchuk and his EastOne investment group will sponsor a 9th annual Ukrainian panel discussion on Friday in Davos at the World Economic Forum, Pinchuk's foundation reported Tuesday.

Viktor Pinchuk to sponsor Ukraine panel discussion in Davos


Moody's Investors Service said Friday that it will review its debt ratings of California cities over the next few weeks and that it believes the risk of default on municipal bonds in the state is rising.

Moody's to review ratings on California cities


This week, the World Bank published a report predicting the demise of the US dollar as the major reserve currency by 2025.

World Bank predicts the demise of the US dollar by 2025


He said: ``I think acting is a younger man's game; there are fewer interesting parts for older people and we all get older.

Brad pitt: 'acting is a young man's game'


Water officials have banned septic tanks in portions of Malibu, ending years of wrangling between surfers, environmentalists and residents in the celebrity-filled community.

Water officials ban septic tanks in Malibu


A US Park Police officer was struck and injured in a car accident on I-395, near 7th street Wednesday morning, fire officials said.

US Park Police officer injured in accident


Google is to make changes to its censored Chinese search engine a ``short time from now'' but still wants to remain in China, the company's CEO Eric Schmidt has said.


Merseyside Police have said they will escort ``cash in transit'' vans by air throughout December as part of a campaign to deter armed robbers.

Merseyside police to escort cash vans by air


Shares in Unilever surged after the Anglo-Dutch maker of Dove shampoo and Flora margarine shook off consumer depression to lift underlying sales 7.1 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter to €11.9bn.


Stocks closed higher Monday after an increase in hiring and demand at service businesses boosted expectations about the economy.


Wall Street posted slender gains on Friday to end a strong week on an upbeat note, as investors shrugged off disappointing data showing that US unemployment had risen above 10 per cent in October.


North Korea says it will allow in more American tourists starting this year after years of heavy restrictions on visits to the reclusive regime.

N. Korea says it will allow American tourists


German car giant Volkswagen has taken a 56% controlling stake in MAN, the German truckmaker which has its UK HQ in Swindon.


It's a commandment, as simple as that: 'Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.

'Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy'


A 37-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a 1988 slaying and been sentenced 40 years in prison.


Samir Soni will all set to enter the Bigg Boss house again after his fight with Dolly Bindra.

Samir Soni will enter Bigg Boss house again


Scores of Taliban militants were killed last week in an operation involving Afghan and foreign troops in Afghanistan, the interior ministry said on Sunday.


Nuance Communications, Inc. today announced that Warburg Pincus, the global private equity firm, has agreed to purchase $175 million of Nuance common stock, the proceeds of which will be used in conjunction with general corporate purposes and potential merger and acquisition activity.

Warburg Pincus to purchase $175 million in Nuance common stock


A 29-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot at Dewdney Trunk Road and Rosewood Street in Maple Ridge last night.

Man in hospital after shooting in Maple Ridge


Iran has informed the UN atomic watchdog that it is building a second uranium enrichment plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday.

Iran building second uranium enrichment plant:


A Port Alice man has been charged with possessing and accessing child pornography via the internet.

Port Alice man charged for possessing child pornography


The recently-approved state budget added five new school days to the 2011-2012 school year.

State budget adds five school days to 2011-2012 year


Islamic and non-Islamic militant groups, and those promoting the political ideology of their country of origin are using Malaysia as their operational base.

Militant groups using Malaysia as operational base:


Medical Writer On an average day, US adults get roughly 11 percent of their calories from fast food, a government study shows.

Adults get 11 percent of calories from fast food


Tropical Storm José dissipates south of Nova Scotia, remnants accelerating north-northeastward.


Three day Gujarat visit of Rahul Gandhi ended with a poor show in Surat today.

Gujarat visit of Rahul Gandhi ends with poor show


Quentin Bryce, the first female Governor-General of Australia, will be officially naming the new Pacific Jewel this December when it enters into the P&O Cruises Australia fleet.

Quentin Bryce to officially name Pacific Jewel


- LSU has sold out of season tickets in Tiger stadium for a sixth-straight season.


A mid-afternoon downpour snarled traffic in major roads across Metro Manila, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Tuesday.


``Never mind the high court's ruling, we will go ahead with our rally.


The federal government is providing the money to help Iowa prepare for an expected return of swine flu this fall.


Sister of freed man flies to Philippines Updated: 06:23, Sunday March 24, 2013 The sister of freed kidnap victim Warren Rodwell is due to fly to the Philippines today to meet him.


An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude struck northern Italy on Tuesday near the city of Parma, but no damage or injuries were initially reported, Italy's civil protection agency said.


Fidel Castro on Monday defended the Cuban taekwondo athlete who kicked a judge in the face at the Beijing Olympics, saying Angel Matos was rightfully indignant over his disqualification from the bronze-medal match.


Carl Edwards won the Nationwide Series race Saturday at Phoenix International Raceway, setting himself up for a big weekend for Roush-Fenway Racing.


The Sri Lankan military has shrunk a ``safety zone'' for civilians in the northeastern part of the island where government troops are continuing their operations to rescue thousands of civilians, the defence ministry said Friday.

Sri Lankan military shrinks 'safety zone' for civilians


Firefighters had to cut four rings from the swollen fingers of a woman in Wednesbury.


Ai Weiwei was released on bail late Wednesday night after being detained by Chinese authorities for nearly three months.


Feedback on ``Trap wants you... to shop! Irish boss enjoys himself on trip back to Munich''.


Police are looking for suspects behind a Corunna break, enter and theft.


BANKRUPT lotto winner John McGuinness could find himself at the top of a council house waiting list after blowing £10million.

Lotto bankrupt John McGuinness could top council house list


Diageo announced Wednesday it maintains its full year guidance of organic operating profit growth of between 7% and 9%.

Diageo maintains full year guidance of operating profit growth 7% to 9%


Police are looking for a man who showed a pistol to a woman late Saturday night.


A special court has ordered that Surender Koli, sentenced to death in sensational Nithari serial killings case, be hanged between May 24 and May 31 following which he has filed a mercy petition before the President.


17.12.2011 Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Justice Satish Kumar Mittal today said that 110 judicial officers would be recruited in Haryana to ensure timely delivery of justice to the people.

110 judicial officers to be recruited in Haryana


SAFETY has been tightened at the £500 million Total gas plant construction site after a worker complained to the local media about working practices.


The BJP has not fielded any Muslim candidate in the Gujarat assembly elections scheduled next month.


A Broward man was convicted of tax fraud and other charges after authorities say he helped individuals declare independence from having to pay creditors and federal income taxes and avoided paying his own taxes.


Raghunath Tobacco Company has appointed Ajay Kumar Jain as additional director and whole-time director of the company and Manoj Kumar Pandey as additional director of the company with effect from 22 November 2010.

Raghunath Tobacco company appoints additional directors


German bank IKB, a casualty of the subprime mortgage crisis, was sold to US private equity group Lone Star for 150 million euros, German media reported Saturday.

German bank IKB sold for 150 million euros: reports


Actor Winston Rekert -- known to global audiences as the star of Neon Rider and Adderly -- died early Friday of cancer at the age of 63.

Neon Rider star Winston Rekert dies of cancer


You may have heard there's a push to legalize marijuana in California.


The air quality nationwide improves Wednesday morning with most areas recording a healthy Air Pollution Index reading.


Ministry of Finance Ministry of Finance announced today that the UAE has signed an initial agreement with the Republic of Bangladesh for investment protection and promotion.

UAE signs initial agreement with Bangladesh for investment protection and promotion


The Marshall County board of supervisors are expected to sign a disaster declaration Tuesday to get state and federal assistance.

Supervisors expected to sign disaster declaration


The European Central Bank said Wednesday that it has completed sales of 35.5 tons of gold.

ECB completes sales of 35.5 tons of gold


Doug Fieger, the lead singer of The Knack who sang on the 1979 hit My Sharona, has died at the age of 57.


On April 17, Jamie's Reality revealed that ``Teen Mom'' turned porno star Farrah Abraham will be appearing on the Dr. Phil show.

Farrah Abraham to appear on Dr. Phil show


Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Texas to help Democrat Chris Bell raise money for his Senate race.

Bill Clinton will raise money for Chris Bell


John Kerry outlines foreign policy plan Updated: 07:59, Friday January 25, 2013 American foreign policy is more than just drones and troops, Senator John Kerry has pledged, as he outlined to US lawmakers his priorities if they back him as the next secretary of state.


Kazakhstan will supply over 2,000 tonnes of uranium to India for its existing nuclear plants.

Kazakh to supply 2,000 tonnes of uranium


Boeing unveiled its new F-15 Silent Eagle in a move to meet the evolving air defense requirements of air force agencies around the world.


Snoop Dogg is to collaborate with the late country star Johnny Cash on forthcoming remix project.

Snoop Dogg collaborates with Johnny Cash


Today, a Bradley County man said ``Thank you'' to the men he says saved his life.


Japan registered its first current account surplus in four months in February, with earnings from the securities investments income account outweighing the trade deficit, according to government data released Monday.


A day before a meeting of its board, Air India has claimed improvement in its revenue, yields and overall passenger load factors since its turnaround plan came into operation over a year ago.


AnnTaylor Stores Corp. said it will close 117 struggling stores in the next three years and cut staff at its headquarters in a restructuring that aims to boost profitability during a challenging time for the retail industry.


Kazakhstani authorities June 25 opened a criminal case against a border guard who accidentally shot and killed a civilian June 24, Kazakhstan Today reported June 26.

Kazakhs open criminal case against border guard


African ministers meeting in Kampala at a Special African Union Summit on Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons on Tuesday adopted a draft convention on forced population displacement.

African ministers adopt draft convention on forced population displacement


The US and Australian embassies in Indonesia received bomb threats Tuesday amid a security crackdown ahead of the imminent execution of three Islamists convicted over the Bali bombings, police said.

US, Australian embassies in Indonesia receive bomb threats: police


Dutch troops will continue to transfer prisoners taken in Afghanistan to the Afghan authorities, a spokesman of the Dutch Defence Ministry said Thursday, denying any abuse of such prisoners once they had been handed over, DPA reported.

Dutch continue to transfer prisoners to afghans


West Ham United suffered a shock 1-0 FA Cup defeat at League One side Sheffield Wednesday this afternoon.

West Ham United suffer FA Cup defeat to Sheffield Wednesday


A comprehensive American outreach effort to the Islamic world will pay dividends, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday.

US outreach to Islamic world will pay dividends, Gates says


Henrico County announced it would open cooling centers from noon to 6 pm today at Deep Run Recreation Center, 9910 Ridgefield Parkway; and at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave.


Red Ribbon Week, US oldest drug prevention and school based awareness program begins today.


Gillard talks up Australian economy Updated: 16:19, Friday May 18, 2012 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has used the opening of an LNG project in Darwin to tout the strength of the Australian economy.


German stocks retreated for a third day after a report showed European industrial production unexpectedly declined in June, fanning concern about the extent of a slowdown in the economy.


Rick Ross was shot at multiple times Sunday night as he left his own birthday party in Fort Lauderdale, WSVN TV news reports.

Rick Ross shot at while leaving his birthday party


Anderson Cooper is caught up in many television projects, but, in spite of this, he remembered to congratulate reality TV star, Snooki, with a special gift.

Anderson Cooper congratulates Snooki with special gift


The first international football stadium was inaugurated in the West Bank Thursday, with French international star Lilian Thuram making the first kick.

First international football stadium inaugurated in West Bank


Cline Mining Corporation announced today that it has entered into the definitive recapitalization agreement with Marret Asset Management Inc., as agent for the bondholders and standby purchasers party thereto.

Cline Mining announces entering into Recapitalization Agreement


Hundreds of Taliban fighters took over several villages in southern Afghanistan on Monday just outside the region's largest city, and NATO and Afghan forces were redeploying to meet the threat, officials said.


Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been discharged from hospital after 12-day stay post his abdominal surgery, says he is happy to be back in familiar surroundings.

Happy to be back in familiar surroundings:


Verbatim is launching the Secure 'n' Go Small Business Security Pack offering a solution that incorporates data encryption and endpoint protection.

Verbatim launches secure 'n' Go Small Business security Pack


Clark Brands is rolling out a gift card program designed specifically for single store retailers.

Clark Brands rolls out gift card program


Jakarta - The rupiah strengthened against the US dollar in the Jakarta interbank spot market here on Wednesday morning as investors released their greenback and bought the local unit.


Chabad Center of Naperville will celebrate Purim in China on Sunday.


A SPINE tells Leteisha Murray a story of stress, a knot spins a tale of pain while soft tissue speaks of hidden vulnerability.


Rescue crews pulled a driver from a crashed car along Interstate 235 during the morning commute on Friday.


Today, Emmy-Nominated live interactive talk show on YouTube, What's Trending, welcomes internationally renowned performance artist and master magician, David Blaine, on the show for an exclusive live Google+ Hangout at Noon PT/ 3pm ET.


A 23-year-old man is due in court today charged with a three offences committed on the same night in Harrogate.

Man in court today charged with three offences


Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was released from an upstate prison this morning.

Former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress released from prison


Fourteen-year-old Yoda with scruffy tufts of wiry hair, protruding tongue and gangly legs, has been crowned the world's ugliest dog, a media report said Sunday.


Actress Demi Moore missed her 21-year-old daughter Scout's graduation and also failed to attend the celebration dinner afterwards.


All set to corner the government, Opposition is likely to bring an adjournment motion on the issue of price rise on the first day of the winter session of Parliament and raise the heat on other issues like corruption.

Opposition likely to bring adjournment motion on price rise on first day of winter session


Foster's says consumers remain hesitant because of global economic concerns, but it expects beer sales to improve once economic uncertainty is resolved.


Several Lebanese government websites have been hacked by a group of activists calling for better living conditions in the country.


Government will struggle to sustain the 'huge' wage bill, which has been sustained by increases in SACU receipts.

Government to struggle sustaining 'huge' wage bill


CHINESE company Huawei will from next year roll out its branded low-end and high-end smartphones in SA to tap into the growing demand for such devices, it said last week.


Director Ken Ghosh says that Genelia D'Souza, who plays female lead in his forthcoming film ``Chance Pe Dance'', came to meet him post midnight mass on Christmas to see the final cut of the movie.

Genelia D'Souza meets Ken Ghosh post midnight mass


Bihar will get Rs. 20,000 crores from the Centre for its Annual Plan for the year 2010-11.

Bihar to get Rs. 20,000 crores in Annual plan


Commercial real estate markets have hit bottom and will recover better than expected, says the chief executive officer of Brookfield Asset Management Inc.


Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar said he was hungry to play Test cricket for England after presenting his case with a five wicket haul against Pakistan Cricket Board XI in the three-day tour match on Thursday.


While oil and base metals fell, fertilizer stocks rose in Wednesday trading.


Bullington, the nation's No. 1 Draft pick in 2002, agreed to a Minor League contract with the Royals on Tuesday.

Bullington agrees to contract with Royals


The Dow Chemical Company said Tuesday that it was raising prices for the second time in a month to offset a ``relentless rise'' in energy costs, a sign that companies may increasingly have to pass on price increases to their customers.

Dow Chemical raises prices for second time in a month


The spectre of violence, possibly even a civil war, is hanging heavy over Bolivia ahead of an autonomy vote on Sunday by its richest province that the government has declared illegal.

Spectre of civil war hangs over Bolivia autonomy vote


Two Spanish tourists who were killed when an oncoming truck lost control and jack-knifed across the road ``had nowhere to go'', a coroner has found.


RBA worker accused of keeping money Updated: 15:53, Thursday January 31, 2013 A worker at a Reserve Bank note destruction plant says she became suspicious of a colleague after discovering three bags of notes that should have been destroyed.


A confident Mitt Romney has said he feels 'pretty darn good' about his six wins on Super Tuesday, dismissing the narrowness of his Ohio victory over Rick Santorum by insisting he would be the Republican nominee.

Confident Mitt Romney says he feels 'pretty darn good' after six wins on Super Tuesday


Gaza, Jan 5 -Israel has stepped up its ground attacks on Gaza, and has divided the territory in two zones, although reports claiming one Israeli soldier was killed and 30 others wounded confirm that the offensive will not be a walkover for invading troops.


Oklahoma education officials say they plan to have a new A through F grading system for public schools up and running by October.

Oklahoma education officials plan a to F grading system for schools


Brad Pitt is set to become the first male face of Chanel No.5, a role previously filled by such fellow Hollywood luminaries as Marilyn Monroe and Nicole Kidman.

Brad Pitt becomes first male face of Chanel No.5


Slovenian Foreign Minister Karl Erjavec called for more economic cooperation with Hungary during his visit to Budapest on Friday.

Erjavec calls for more economic cooperation on Hungary visit


Oklahoma City will give away 1,000 trees this year once again as part of an effort to replace trees damaged in an ice storm five years ago.


The Met Office here on Monday predicted rain at isolated places in parts of Hazara and Malakand division during next 24 hours that will help bring temperature down.

Met Office predicts rain for Hazara, Malakand division


AUSTIN, Texas -Community Impact Newspaper today announced the launch of its 10th paper, expanding its circulation to 750,000 homes and businesses in Texas.

Community Impact Newspaper launches 10th paper in Texas


Crude oil futures fell to seven weeks lows traded near $71 on deteriorated demand outlook, stronger dollar and weak global equity indices.


Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, who has remained neutral so far, will endorse US Sen. Hillary Clinton today for the Democratic presidential nomination.


Vestas Wind Systems announced that it intent to build the world's largest wind turbine tower factory in Colorado.


Arizona receiver Anquan Boldin practiced Wednesday, and says he will play in Sunday's NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Boldin says he will be play in Sunday's game


The JMU football has been picked to finish second in the CAA this season by the league's head coaches and sports information directors.

JMU football picked to finish second in CAA


HBO has renewed Game of Thrones for a fourth season, the network announced Tuesday.Defining Game of Thrones from A to ZorseThe news comes two days after the Season 3 premiere achieved a series high of 4.4 million viewers, up 13 ...

Hbo renews Game of Thrones for fourth season


The annual St. Patrick's Day parade rolled through Olde Towne Slidell under brilliant blue skies on Sunday.

St. Patrick's Day parade rolls through Olde Towne


The US Federal Reserve took aim at slow growth and high joblessness, announcing a new, open-ended $40 billion per month bond-buying program as it slashed its 2012 growth forecast.

Fed takes aim at slow growth and high joblessness


Yahoo has acquired a San Franscisco based content curation startup Snip.it, which organizes webclips in a Pinterest like format.


India has received the most secure status for the deadly mad cow disease.

India most secure against mad cow disease


Palmer said Tuesday that he has been selected to receive a Congressional Gold Medal, an honor that has been around since the American Revolution and recognizes distinguished achievements and contributions.

Palmer to receive Congressional Gold medal


Some South Bend students could be getting new teachers Monday, thanks to overcrowding at two schools.

Some South Bend students could get new teachers Monday


Highly-rated 23-year-old central defender Laurent Koscielny is set to sign for Lorient from Tours today for a fee believed to be around 1.5 million euros.

Laurent Koscielny set to sign for Lorient


StatoilHydro has been granted consent to use Volve with the vessel Navion Europa for storage of stabilized oil.

StatoilHydro granted consent to use Volve


A Stearns man was sentenced to 20 years in prison this week on charges stemming from four different cases.


Al Aan TV held a special event at Le Meridien Mina Siyahi Resort in Dubai to announce the launch of the new Akhbar Al Aan website.

Al Aan TV announce launch of the new Akhbar Al Aan website


US sci-fi and fantasy writer Richard Matheson, who wrote the 1954 vampire novel I Am Legend, has died aged 87.

I Am Legend author Richard Matheson dies


Former Frasier star Kelsey Grammer wants sole physical custody of his two children with former wife Camille Grammer.

Kelsey Grammer wants sole custody of his two children


Reid to bring own NZ captaincy style Updated: 12:59, Thursday March 21, 2013 Winston Reid says he'll endeavour to be himself in his new job as New Zealand soccer skipper.


Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said Monday he won't vote to confirm Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the US Supreme Court because she doesn't meet the standards.

Hatch says he won't vote to confirm Kagan


Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay, who has been made available by his general manager JP Ricciardi, indicated Monday that he was open to playing for the Yankees.

Roy Halladay open to playing for Yankees


Mr. Richard Dowden, Director of African Society, London, undertook a cursory assessment of the state of affairs in Nigeria Tuesday, insisting that oil is a curse to Nigeria.


Julia Gillard is losing ground to Tony Abbott according to the latest Newspoll.


London, Aug 22 A regular dose of aspirin can reduce prostate cancer risk by 30 percent, a study has found.

Aspirin reduces prostate cancer risk by 30 percent


Lorraine Kelly is reportedly being lined up to front Daybreak alongside lesser-known male host, Five News' Matt Barbet.

Lorraine Kelly 'lined up to front Daybreak alongside Matt Barbet'


The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in heritage conservation within the Old Town Lunenburg Historic District National Historic Site of Canada.

Government of Canada invests in heritage conservation at Old Town Lunenburg Historic District National Historic


Gene Chenault, who with his business partner, Bill Drake, reshaped rock radio in the 1960s with packaged programming that delivered more music and fewer commercials to hundreds of stations, creating the automated format common today, died Feb. 23 in the Tarzana area of Los Angeles.

Gene Chenault, rock radio innovator, dies


President George W. Bush highlighted his eight-year record in reducing drug use, reflected in a White House gathering with law enforcement, religious leaders and one of baseball's most famous comeback stories - recovering addict and Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton.

Bush highlights record reducing drug use


Six Friendswood teens from the same patrol were honored as Eagle Scouts in ceremonies Saturday, creating a rare crowd scene on the stage.


Leeds midfielder Michael Tonge says Saturday's defeat to Derby was ``a wake up'' and insists the Elland Road outfit are fully focused on returning to winning ways against Ipswich this weekend.

Leeds midfielder Michael Tonge says defeat to Derby was ``a wake up''


Statements from victims of torture that found their way in the indictment of the Sept. 12 coup indictment have revealed that torturers did not hesitate administering an electric shock to the body of a pregnant woman who was under detention.

Torturers did not hesitate to administer electric shock to pregnant woman


India is likely to become the third largest aviation market in the world from its current position as traffic volumes grow exponentially, a top official said Tuesday.

India to become third largest aviation market:


A Kansas City, Kan., waterpark that got off to a slow start is hoping for a better season this year.


Maronite bishops said on Wednesday that national dialogue was a necessity for Lebanon to overcome its current crisis.

Maronite bishops say national dialogue a ``necessity''


Swedish fashion giant H&M is considering starting production in South America and Africa, chief executive Karl-Johan Persson told the Financial Times in an interview published on Monday.

H&M considering production in South America and Africa:


Palmeiras target Juan Román Riquelme has confirmed that he will not return to play for Boca Juniors, despite the request of new coach Carlos Bianchi.

Palmeiras target Juan Román Riquelme confirms he will not return to Boca Juniors


``God to me is the ring leader with an extraordinary sense of humour.


A fight between two women is caught on video.


Greece defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos has joined Werder Bremen on loan from Genoa, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.

Greece defender Papastathopoulos joins Werder on loan


US Rep. Edward Markey, the dean of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, has been re-elected to another term on Capitol Hill.


Pete Postlethwaite, acclaimed British actor, died on Jan. 2 after a long battle with cancer.


The Green Bay Packers promoted Eliot Wolf to assistant director of player personnel, the team announced today.

Packers promote Wolf to assistant director of player personnel


A Polish man has been charged with the murder of a man whose body was found near bins in a residential street.


A former chief deputy coroner has pleaded guilty to an arson charge instead of going to trial, admitting to a county judge he tried to pay someone to set fire to his Scranton funeral home last year.

Former coroner pleads guilty to arson charge


We have a strategy to counter Gayle, says Yusuf Pathan in his column in The Times Of India, adding that Chris Gayle is obviously a major threat in Bangalore, but they cannot ignore the other 10 players.


Southern Baptists on Thursday unveiled a new online digital music tool akin to Apple's iTunes, which not only offers downloadable Christian music but allows users to custom arrange songs and produce corresponding audio files and sheet music.

Southern Baptists unveil digital music tool


Friends of Tibet are staging a rally in Wellington this afternoon to try and get the Tibetan leg of the Olympic Torch relay cancelled.

Friends of Tibet to stage rally in Wellington


South African fighter Ali Funeka blamed the referee for wrongly counting him in the 11th round of his fight against Nate Campbell, for his failed attempt to win the IBF and WBO lightweight titles he was challenging for in Florida, America last weekend.


Afghan authorities say, the security forces killed over 100 militants while trying to regain a Taleban held district in Western Afghanistan.

Afghan: security forces killed over 100 militants


The relic of St. Clare of Assisi has arrived in Manila and will go on a pilgrimage to the different archdioceses and the Poor Clare monasteries all over the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday afternoon.


ANNIE Lennox received an OBE from the Queen today for her work fighting Aids and poverty in Africa.

Annie Lennox receives an OBE from the Queen


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed today as some investors shied away from the market following overnight losses on Wall Street, dealers said.


Actor Rami Reddy who shot to fame playing the bad guy in Telugu and Hindi films, passed away here on Thursday while undergoing treatment for a kidney ailment.


Farmers are anticipating an easier road with a government that is more likely to be in tune with their interests.


They note that the CMBX rally has lost some steam in recent weeks, with the indices largely underperforming the cash and equity markets.


US senatorial candidate Danny Tarkanian has proposed a ``candidate supporter'' bartering plan with GOP rival Sue Lowden.

Danny Tarkanian proposes supporter barter with Sue Lowden


Judge today says Laura Hall's sentencing trial moves forward.


Kidney dialysis leader DaVita Inc. will open its first primary care clinic Wednesday.


When JSlow, looking swanky-cool in her leather/fur/silk/snake ensemble slid into the booth beside me, her husband shot her a disapproving look, shook his head and exclaimed: ``It's not you, it's the table.''


Gavin Henson hopes 'Strictly Come Dancing' can help him dance with his daughter when she's older.


Comox Valley Regional District To maintain enough water in the system during this time for household and fire fighting needs, the Comox Valley Regional District will move to stage three water restrictions.

Comox Valley moving to stage three water restrictions


Adobe Flash 10.1 for Android has been ported to the HTC EVO 4G!


UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday demanded that Israel lift its blockade of the Gaza Strip immediately in the wake of a deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, AFP informs.

Israel must lift blockade of Gaza immediately:


A parachutist has been found dead in a tree on the New South Wales south coast this morning.


Former Bush aides Karl Rove and Harriet Miers agreed yesterday to testify under oath before Congress about the firings of US attorneys, a matter involving allegations of political interference that grew into a constitutional standoff between two branches of government.

2 former Bush aides will testify before Congress


Vogue magazine contributing editor Andre Leon Talley has quit his role as a judge on the reality TV show America's Next Top Model.


Franklin Street Properties Corp., an investment firm specializing in real estate, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share of common stock for the period October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, payable on February 20, 2008 to stockholders of record as of January 31, 2008.

Franklin Street properties Corp. declares quarterly dividend


Minnesota Twins defeated Chicago White Sox 4-1 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday, June 25 in the opening game of their three match series of the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season.

Minnesota Twins defeat Chicago White Sox 4-1 at Target field --


Man hit by Sydney bus seriously injured Updated: 21:14, Friday December 14, 2012 A man hit and dragged by a bus in Sydney's CBD has been taken to hospital in a critical condition with serious injuries.


Another body has been found in a heavily wooded area outside Calabogie, Ont., Sunday morning.

Another body found in woods outside Calabogie


Campbell, from the non-scholarship Pioneer Football League, will play at Appalachian State on Sept. 6, 2014 at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Campbell to play at Appalachian State in 2014


SUPERNANNY Jo Frost is being groomed as the next Jeremy Kyle with a new show looking at ``real people's'' problems.

Supernanny Jo Frost groomed as the next Jeremy Kyle


SANTA shunned his sleigh this weekend, arriving for a visit to Brigg Garden Centre on a vintage fire engine.


Florida Gov. Charlie Crist said Tuesday he will call lawmakers in for a special session later this month to consider a constitutional ban on oil drilling in Florida's coastal waters.

Gov. Crist to call special session to consider ban on oil drilling


Oscar winning ``Chicago'' producer Marty Richards died today at age 80 after a long, tough battle with cancer.

Oscar winning ``Chicago'' producer Marty Richards dies


TWO ministers from the Isle of Man Government met key members of the UK Coalition Government when they attended the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Liverpool.

Isle of Man Government ministers meet members of the UK's Coalition Government


The potential of the agricultural insurance market in Azerbaijan is estimated at 100 million manat, said the Chairman of Azerbaijani-Turkish Başak İnam Sığorta Insurance Company Orkhan Hasanov.

Potential of agricultural insurance market in Azerbaijan is estimated at 100 million manat


RIPON, Calif. A tractor lost a wheel after crashing with a big rig, causing some lanes to be shut down Monday, authorities said.

Tractor loses wheel in crash with big rig


Hong Kong: 9 September 2009 - Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised Telefónica on a strategic alliance with China Unicom, which will see the two companies develop a combined customer base of over 550 million people.

Clifford Chance advises Telefónica on strategic alliance


Alicia Keys felt like a ''caged lion'' before getting into the studio to start on her new album, 'Girl on Fire'.


Actor George Clooney, center, Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va, back, and Clooney's father, Nick Clooney, right, are arrested during a protest at the Sudanese Embassy in Washington, Friday, March 16, 2012.

Clooney arrested in protest at Sudanese Embassy


Deutsche Bank maintains a 'Buy' on Walt Disney, raises price target from $31 to $39.

Deutsche Bank maintains a 'Buy' on Walt Disney (dis);


The provision of effective service delivery will come under the spotlight when President Jacob Zuma visits Madelakufa in Tembisa on Friday.


``Friday' hitmaker Rebecca Black has now found herself a music manager, an indication that the latest YouTube teen sensation is ready for the big league.

Rebecca Black finds herself a music manager


The Philippines central bank is ready to do more to tame inflation as it faces upward pressures from soaring oil and commodity prices, its governor said on Tuesday.

Philippine central bank ready to do more on inflation


Next-generation 4G mobile services could become available in the UK as early as this year, after media regulator Ofcom said that it was ``minded'' to approve a proposal from operator Everything Everywhere.

4G mobile could become available in the UK this year


People of Zurich have overwhelmingly voted in favor of the suicide tourism.

Zurich voted in favor of suicide tourism


An elementary school student was run over by a school bus in Kannapolis Wednesday morning, Kannapolis police said.

Elementary school student run over by school bus


Mauritius has reduced its international bandwidth tariffs to 22 percent from 36 percent, depending on bandwidth and destination.

Mauritius reduces its international bandwidth tariffs


Cheryl Cole is ``in talks'' about her future with Simon Cowell after she was dropped from the US version of The X Factor, according to Cowell's friend Sinitta.

Cheryl Cole in talks about her future after being dropped from US version of X Factor


Amazon has claimed that it will make no profit from sales of its latest Kindle hardware.

Amazon 'makes no profit' on Kindle hardware


There is a new smartphone app that looks to help prevent sexual violence.

App looks to help prevent sexual violence


Economic Times reported nickel futures fell on weakening demand in London and slow spot demand in India.


``The paramilitaries did not seek politicians but the politicians sought (the help of) paramilitaries,'' Iguaran said during his annual accountability speech.


Kelly Rowland will not return to The X Factor judging panel this year.

Kelly Rowland will not return to X Factor


The Indian consumer fixed services market is on pace to reach Rs 245 billion in 2010, a 5 percent increase from 2009 revenue of Rs 232 billion, according to a report from research firm Gartner.

Indian consumer fixed services market to reach Rs 245 billion in 2010


A woman allegedly chopped off her husband's head in a West Bengal village as part of religious rituals, but police yesterday said a love affair with another man was behind the murder.


Swansea defender Neil Taylor will join up with Wales for next week's Carling Nations Cup matches against Scotland and Northern Ireland.


Chillicothe Police are continuing to investigate a Wednesday bank robbery which may have involved two people.

Police continue to investigate bank robbery


Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola praised his team for reaching the Champions League final and believes it is a victory for their style of attacking football against bitter rivals Real Madrid.


CAFOD has welcomed Archbishop Vincent Nichols, the new Archbishop of Westminster as a forward thinker and an excellent communicator.

CAFOD welcomes Archbishop Nichols as 'forward thinker'


Treasury prices tumbled Thursday, pushing their yields higher, after the government said the economy expanded more than expected in the third quarter.


About 77 percent of all African students who study abroad do so in Europe while 18 per cent of all foreign students in Europe are from Africa, a 2004 global statistics on enrolment in higher education has revealed.

About 77 percent of africans study in Europe


Syrian President Bashar Assad was told how to manipulate Americans before his December interview with ABC News, e-mails leaked by Anonymous reveal.

Assad told how to 'manipulate' Americans


Newly-released figures from the Canadian Senate show Prince Edward Island Senator Mike Duffy claimed $5,519 in living expenses for the three-month period ending in February.

Senator Mike Duffy claims $5,519 in living expenses


Amy Poehler said goodbye to Saturday Night Live in true Weekend Update-style, with a sincere and heartfelt message quickly interrupted by a gag at the expense of New York's blind governor.

Amy Poehler says goodbye to Saturday Night Live


The best place to advertise your business is not always in the most obvious places.


Silent French-directed film 'The Artist' hopes to make a lot of noise at the Golden Globes on Sunday, aiming to add to a string of awards and nominations ahead of the all-important Oscars.

Silent film hopes to make a noise at Golden Globes


Chris Wilcox is starting to see more minutes for the Boston Celtics during this young season and it truly is a great sight to see.

Chris Wilcox starting to see more minutes for Boston Celtics


``Tori underwent emergency surgery over the weekend due to complications from her c-section,'' her rep tells PEOPLE.

Tori Spelling undergoes emergency surgery


Lizzie Armitstead won the final stage of La Route de France, taking the bunch sprint in Vittel ahead of Giorgia Bronzini of Italy.

Armitstead wins final stage of La Route de France


``The Sensex rose 153.6 points or 0.9% to 16,939.3 while the Nifty fell to 5,098.4 down 48.4 points or 1.0%.The Sensex has supports at 16,890 and 16,750 and resistances at 17,100 and 17,190. The Nifty has supports at 5,060 and 5,010 and resistances at 5,150 and 5,170.``


Lockheed Martin says it has entered into an agreement to acquire Florida-based Gyrocam.

Lockheed Martin to acquire Gyrocam Systems


EasyJet has launched new flights from Liverpool Airport this week after boosting its number of aircraft based at the hub to nine.

EasyJet launches new flights from Liverpool Airport


A barricade situation involving an armed man inside a South Shore apartment has ended with no injuries and the suspect in custody.

Barricade situation ends with no injuries


Los Angeles, Jan 31: `Marley and Me` star Jennifer Aniston has split from rocker boyfriend John Mayer after an on and off relationship that did not even last a year.


Newly formed Montana based metal act Frames, which features former members from Lost Lady Saloon, is currently streaming a new song online.


The European Union wants US intelligence data about Guantanamo inmates it might be asked to host and will test the level of cooperation before it accepts any, the EU's justice commissioner said yesterday.

EU wants US intelligence data on Guantanamo inmates


LONG BEACH A Los Angeles police motorcycle officer was injured in a crash Monday morning on the westbound 91 Freeway in Long Beach.

Motorcycle officer injured in crash on 91 Freeway


The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended Val-d'Or Foreurs defenceman Marco Scandella indefinitely for hitting an opponent in the head.

QMJHL suspends Marco Scandella indefinitely for hitting an opponent in the head


New Zealand allrounder Jacob Oram will retire from Test cricket but plans to continue playing shorter forms of the game.

New Zealand's Jacob Oram retires from Tests


Highly skilled Indian workers in the UK on Tuesday won a landmark judgement when the High Court ruled that it was ``not open'' to the government altering the terms and conditions of an old scheme under which thousands of such employees came to Britain.

Highly Skilled Indian workers in UK win landmark judgement


Richard Sterne beat Gareth Maybin in the play-off to win the South African Open Championship on Sunday.Thus he sealed back-to-back European Tour victories.

Sterne wins South African Open Championship


Obesity is on the rise across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East as people on the shores of the Mediterranean abandon the lean diet of their ancestors and opt for fatter and faster foods, a UN agency said Tuesday.


Snowballs were thrown at police during trouble at a loyalist flag protest in Ballyclare, a court has been told.

Snowballs were thrown at police during a flag protest


The American Samoa Senate has unanimously passed the right to die legislation in its final reading.

American Samoa Senate unanimously passes right to die legislation


By Kim Tae-gyu Korea is hoping that it will be able to recycle nuclear fuel through a cutting-edge technology called ``pyro-processing'' after the country agreed to conduct a joint study with researchers in the United States.

Will Korea be able to recycle nuclear ..


The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review a campaign finance law dubbed the millionaire's amendment, which allows candidates to accept larger contributions when their opponents spend heavily from their personal fortunes.

The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review a campaign finance law dubbed...


Jamestown Aglow Lighthouse will meet at 7 pm Friday at the Pioneer Ministry Building, 804 Eighth Ave. SE Evangelist Ed Klein, Portland, Ore., will speak


Lafayette police have identified the body found Saturday by a runner participating in a marathon.


National Bank Financial has long been cautious on equities, but today it removed its underweight recommendation, as it believes that a mild US recession is now almost priced into the stock market.


Eni has started production from its Longhorn gas field located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi Canyon Blocks 502/546, 60 miles off the Louisiana coast.

Eni starts production of the Longhorn gas field, located in the Gulf of Mexico


China Telecom has partnered with Beijing-based Shenzhou Hengji Network, a subsidiary of software technology provider EnReach Technology, to jointly release a 3D virtual community named ``ChinaQ'', reports 17173.com.

China Telecom and partner to release virtual community


The Indian government has approved a debt restructuring plan to save Air India, the country's national airline.

Government approves plan to save Air India


Oakland Athletics outfielder Conor Jackson will have sports hernia surgery on Sept. 1 and could miss the rest of the season.


A 51-year-old northwest suburban man who was paralyzed in a hockey game decades ago died Friday night.

Man paralyzed in hockey game decades ago dies


Millwall fans who shamed Wembley by fighting a bloody battle amongst themselves while their team slumped to an FA Cup semi-final defeat will face life bans, the London club warned on Saturday.


A Foley man has been charged with drive-by shooting for an incident that happened last summer in southeast St. Cloud.


e-waste which has being dumped in Ghana could create data management issues for companies and individuals in Australia.

E-waste could create data management issues


Jimmy Buffett will replace Pearl Jam singer and guitarist Eddie Vedder in the May 3 lineup at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Buffett will replace Pearl Jam singer, guitarist Eddie Vedder


Nelson's campaign says he raised more than $1 million in the first quarter that ended March 30.

Senator Nelson raises more than $1 million in first quarter


Public participation is needed to protect natural resources of the country, Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said.

'Public participation needed to protect natural resources'


AP , 05.25.09, 04:02 AM EDT The euro fell slightly against the dollar Monday but hovered near five-month highs as concerns over US debt burdens persisted.


As the crude oil prices decline to US$100, Vice President Jusuf Kalla suggested ways for airlines to attract more tourists.

Kalla suggests ways for airlines to attract more tourists


Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that the financial market rescue plan to inject capital directly into banks will work.

Paulson, Bernanke say rescue plan will work


Train services between Wellington and Paraparaumu were disrupted this evening following a collision between a car and a train in the Wellington suburb of Tawa.


Now, it's being reported that Moore will retire after his term ends in 2010.


Former newscaster Carol Barnes has died in hospital aged 63, a week after suffering an apparent stroke.


``Silver is the new gold,'' asserted Religare Commodities president Jayant Manglik last week in a Times of India interview, noting that silver has already handily beaten major analysts' average 2011 projection of ~$30 an ounce in the first two months of the year.


ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -David Toms has withdrawn from the British Open to rest an ailing right shoulder, and Anthony Kim formally pulled out as he recovers from thumb surgery.

Toms withdraws from British Open to rest shoulder


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is making his first visit to Pakistan to discuss security concerns as well as the fate of a gas pipeline project that the US has long opposed.

Ahmadinejad makes first visit to Pakistan


Power supply was restored in Himachal Pradesh after it was severely disrupted early Monday morning due to the collapse of the Northern Grid.

Power supply restored in Himachal Pradesh


The price of oil on Wednesday hit 100 dollars a barrel for the first time in history, dealers said.


A Manila-bound barge sank off Bataan after colliding with a cargo vessel on Sunday evening, the Philippine Coast Guard said.


Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday influenced by soaring oil prices and uncertainty in the US economic outlook.


Oil from the stricken ship in the Bay of Plenty is expected to hit the shoreline in days.


Tadhg Kennelly has reportedly pledged his immediate future to Kerry after Sunday's All Ireland victory.

Kennelly pledges immediate future to Kerry


Sunshine Heart's cardiac medical device, the C-Pulse, has shown promise in a clinical trial, and the company plans to apply for pre-market approval sometime in the fourth quarter.

Cardiac medical device shows promise in clinical trial


General Mills Inc. raised its profit forecast Tuesday, saying it may be able to pass along higher commodity costs to customers while also reducing expenses.


In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.


Military leaders said Tuesday that sexual assault in the ranks is ``like a cancer'' that could destroy the force, but they rejected far-reaching congressional efforts to strip commanders of some authority in meting out justice.

Military leaders say sexual assault 'like a cancer'


Hurricane Sandy did not spare homes in Waldwick, most of which remained in the dark on Monday.


Olympiakos fired coach Takis Lemonis on Tuesday, less than a week after the Greek champions lost to Chelsea 3-0 in the Champions League.


Stocks have slipped in early trading today as worries about the euro zone debt crisis resurfaced.


A Hawaii doctor is arrested on charges of hiring to murder.


The Taoiseach will hold crisis talks with German chancellor Angela Merkel following chaos and confusion over a bank deal on legacy debt.


Two pro-government militiamen were killed in an attack by suspected Muslim secessionist rebels in the southern Philippines, a regional army spokesman said Thursday.

Two militiamen killed in attack in southern Philippines


Barry Finegold won the state Senate seat for 2nd Essex-Middlesex District in a race that had the Democrat splitting in the district with Republican Jamison Tomasek.


MCA Deputy President Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, who was embroiled in a sex scanda early last yearl, has been sacked from the party with immediate effect, party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat announced Wednesday night.

Chua Soi Lek sacked with immediate effect


It was a sombre beginning to the Republic Day celebrations on Monday as Maharashtra Police ATS chief Hemant Karkare, Additional Commissioner Ashok Kamte and four others killed fighting Pakistani terrorists in Mumbai were among nine security personnel honoured with the Ashok Chakra.

Nine security personnel honoured with Ashok Chakra


Tens of thousands of Muslims waving green and black protest flags marched through Indian Kashmir's main city on Monday and gathered in front of UN offices demanding freedom from India and intervention by the world body.

Tens of thousands of kashmiris march demanding freedom from India


The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation yesterday kicked off the second phase of the regional roadshow in Dubai, highlighting two of its flagship programmes to a large number of Arab youth seeking to pursue their postgraduate studies at top-tier Arab and international partner universities.

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation kicks off second phase of regional roadshow in Dubai


Treasurys prices were little changed Wednesday after a successful auction of five-year notes and a decline in durable goods orders.


The US Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census.

Census Bureau recruiting for census takers


Paperboard packaging maker Rock-Tenn Co. said Monday it is raising the price on both linerboard and corrugating medium by $55 per ton, effective on orders placed on or after July 1.

Rock-Tenn to raise prices by $55 per ton


Honda Motor Co, Japan's second-largest automaker, will expand dealerships in China by 25% to 700 by the end of the year, as part of its efforts to boost its auto sales in the sizzling Chinese car market, a source citing insiders as saying.


A new Jewish education centre will begin offering religious courses next month in St. Catharines.

Jewish education centre to offer religious courses next month


Edenville Energy has exercised its second option on the Rukwa coal field project in south-western Tanzania.

Edenville exercises option on Rukwa project


Hampden police become the third department in Cumberland County to earn accreditation, which lowers insurance by 10 percent.


After seeing considerable strength in recent sessions, treasuries are giving back some ground in morning trading on Tuesday amid a rebound on Wall Street.

Treasuries giving back ground amid rebound on Wall Street


Basketball Writer Reggie Bullock scored a career-high 23 points and Kendall Marshall had 15 assists to help No. 1 North Carolina beat Tennessee State 102-69 on Tuesday night.

No. 1 North Carolina beats Tennessee State 102-69


Governor Cuomo calls the 2012 legislative session the most successful in ``modern political history'', and a ``magnificent accomplishment.``

Cuomo calls session 'magnificent accomplishment'


The Australian dollar has opened lower, dropping below 104 US cents in response to a disappointing US jobs report.


Ireland's only Facebook preferred developer consultant Betapond has raised €1.15m in venture capital funding it will use to double its staff to 25, expand to new markets and broaden its platform.

Betapond raises €1.15m in venture capital


The National Capital Commission today launched ``Share the Road'', a new safety and awareness campaign for the parkways in Gatineau Park.

The NCC launches ``Share the road'' campaign for the parkways in Gatineau Park


Pune, May 4 Mumbai Indians edged out Pune Warriors by one run in a low-scoring Indian Premier League match here Thursday.

Mumbai Indians edge out Pune Warriors by one run


Former WWE star Hulk Hogan filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, claiming that she lied about him in her autobiography and during a series of promotional interviews.

Hulk Hogan files lawsuit against ex-wife


HotPads.com, hotpads.com, the map-based housing search engine and listing service announced the release of dynamic foreclosure heat maps and foreclosure listings.

HotPads releases foreclosure heat maps and foreclosure listings


Standard Bank, Africa's largest bank by assets, said on Thursday it aimed to cut 2,100 jobs as it looks to hold down costs due to declining revenues.

Standard Bank cuts 2,100 jobs to hold down costs


Several people were indicted by a superior court grand jury, including Eddie and Josephine Castro.


The first time the UEFA Super Cup match between the Spanish ``Barcelona'' and Ukrainian FC Shakhtar ended goalless draw.

The first time the UEFA Super Cup match ended goalless draw


A Zion National Park international postage stamp will be unveiled during a short ceremony at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center at 10 am on Sunday.

Zion National Park international postage stamp to be unveiled


Foreign coach or no foreign coach, Nigeria has crashed out of the World Cup in South Africa.


India and Russia have agreed to develop the advanced version of the Brahmos cruise missile to be produced by New Delhi-based joint venture of the two governments.

India, Russia to develop advanced version of Brahmos missile