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A program on suicide prevention wil be held from 8:30 am to noon Monday at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus at 3240 Kerner Blvd. in San Rafael.	Program in Suicide Prevention to be held Monday in San Rafael
Syracuse running back Delone Carter is visiting the San Francisco 49ers today, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.	Syracuse rb Delone Carter visiting the 49ers today
``The creature looks like a gorilla, about two metres tall, probably a male, and it's very massive. But a gorilla stands four-footed, and this stands vertically, like a person,'' Bagaudin Marshani, former head of the labour ministry in the territory of Ingushetia, told the agency.	'The creature looks like a gorilla'
A group from South Shields have recreated the nativity scene with the help of knitting patterns, according to the Shields Gazette.	Group recreates nativity scene with knitting patterns
Behind a complete game, five-strikeout effort from Colton Webber as well as a solid day at the plate from the pitcher, Seneca topped Lamar 14-4.	Seneca tops Lamar, 14-4
POLICE Minister Peter Ryan has backed the accuracy of the EastLink speed cameras that are the state's top revenue generators.	Police Minister Peter Ryan backs accuracy of EastLink speed cameras
Tamworth really showed what it had to offer this week, particularly last Saturday when I found myself trying to split into three to enjoy everything that was going on.	Tamworth really showed what it had to offer this week
Rep. John Boozman wins the GOP nomination for US Senate outright without having to face second-place finisher, Jim Holt, in a June 8 runoff.	Boozman wins GOP nomination for Senate;
Natalie Portman has given birth to a baby boy, the first child for the actress and fiance, choreographer Benjamin Millepied.	Natalie Portman gives birth to baby boy
Ascom Wireless Solutions will showcase the world's first handset to exploit the power of .11n standards at Manchester's Healthcare Estates Exhibition 5th-6th October 2010.	Ascom : to showcase the world's first handset to exploit the power of .11n
A Clemmons woman said it was a mistake when she left $11,000 stuffed in a sock that she had donated Goodwill.	Woman leaves $11,000 in sock donated to Goodwill
A Nashville mother met a woman who recently found her young son wandering a gas station all alone after her car was stolen from a nearby home.	Mom meets woman who found son after car was stolen
Kid Rock is teaming up with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a one-night benefit concert for the nationally recognized orchestra, organizers announced Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.	Kid Rock teaming up with Detroit Symphony orchestra for benefit
The European Investment Bank steps up its support for smart growth in Turkey with a EUR 445 million financing package for climate change and entrepreneurship.	EIB steps up its support for smart growth in Turkey:
Lompoc will swear in a new police chief and a new fire chief Tuesday evening.	Lompoc to swear in new police and fire chiefs
Singer Justin Timberlake says he wants to star in a musical, but is still looking for the perfect role.	Timberlake wants to star in a musical
A middle-aged woman was killed by a wild elephant near Karunya Nagar limits, on the outskirts of the city on Sunday night.	Woman killed by wild elephant
President Bush says the economy is structurally sound for the long haul, and that the stimulus package approved by Congress will help deal with uncertainties in the short term.	Bush says economy sound for the long haul
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open with the back injury that forced him out in Italy last week.	Murray withdraws from French Open
Brazil served up another lethal cocktail of uncompromising defence and clinical counter-attacks in their unprecedented 4-0 win in Uruguay on Saturday.	Brazil serve up lethal cocktail in Uruguay
A 17-INCH Dell computer monitor was stolen from a business on McGregor Street in Blenheim recently.	Dell computer monitor stolen
The Asian naphtha crack fell to the lowest in a week.	Asia naphtha crack falls;
Clarence Clemons, 69, the tenor saxophonist who worked with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, died Saturday after suffering a stroke June 12 at his Florida home.	Springsteen sax Man Clarence Clemons, 69, dies
New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock is struggling with a back injury but is hopeful of being fit for the All Blacks' meeting with England on November 21.	Woodcock struggling with back injury
Tehran - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki arrived in Tehran Saturday for talks with senior Iranian officials.	Iraqi premier al-Maliki arrives in Tehran
Greg Biffle won at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, giving Ford Motor Company its 1,000 th victory.	Greg Biffle wins at Michigan International Speedway
Actor Charlie Sheen has confessed he took steroids while playing a baseball star in sports film Major League.	Charlie Sheen admits taking steroids for 'Major League'
Michigan Republican primary betting is now in full swing with online gambling firm, BetUS.com listing Arizona Senator John McCain as a favorite.	Michigan Republican primary betting
Legendary US television presenter and producer Dick Clark, known for introducing rock and roll music to millions of Americans, died of a heart attack Wednesday at age 82, his family said.	Legendary US TV host Dick Clark dies at 82
Goodwill opened the doors today to its new retail store in Rib Mountain.	Goodwill opens in Rib Mountain
A New Jersey man died late Friday in a single vehicle crash in Horry County, according to authorities.	NJ man dies in single vehicle crash in Horry County
The FBI has joined the search for a Virginia Tech student who became separated from her friends at a Metallica concert Oct. 17.	FBI joins search for Virginia Tech student
Nissan Motor Co. plans to supply compact cargo vans to General Motors Co. for sale as a Chevrolet brand vehicle in the US and Canada, the first such project in the region for the two automakers.	Nissan to supply cargo vans to General Motors
IMAX Corp. released a statement a few minutes ago saying that it is not aware of any corporate developments to account for the unusual activity in its stock price.	IMAX: ``not aware of any corporate developments to account for this activity''
The other day I stumbled on an old song which went something like this: ``My heart has lost its wind now/Broken like a dead sail/My love has drifted out to sea/We set the wrong course/And headed due north/That's where we went wrong.''	Where we went wrong
US President Barack Obama has moved to ease fuel shortages in areas hit by Hurricane Sandy.	Obama moves to ease fuel shortages
The firm Cryptography Research has now confirmed that hackers can steal encryption keys on smartphones using radio waves.	Hackers using radio waves
The First Lady of France, the super stylish Carla Bruni, has given birth to a baby girl in Paris.	French First Lady Carla Bruni gives birth to a baby girl
Two men were arrested for house robbery in Monument Park on Tuesday morning, Pretoria police said.	Two arrested for house robbery
Mr Price , South Africa's third-biggest listed clothes retailer, on Tuesday reported a 22% rise in first-half profit as above-inflation wage increases and low interest rates lifted consumer spending.	Mr Price reports 22% rise in profit
France on Tuesday said it will back a Palestinian bid for enhanced UN status at a General Assembly vote this week, a move hailed by the Palestinians as a ``historic'' step in their quest for greater global recognition.	France to back Palestinian bid for enhanced UN status
WCA Hospital in Jamestown, NY, and UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa., have signed a strategic affiliation agreement to expand access to healthcare services and resources in the region.	WCA Hospital in new york, UPMC Hamot sign affiliation agreement
Tuesday students at Lynchburg College celebrated Earth Day by drawing attention to environmental issues.	Students at Lynchburg College celebrate Earth Day
Tunisia qualified for the 15th time for the Africa Cup of Nations, to be held next year in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.	Tunisia qualifies for Africa Cup of Nations
It's been revealed that Kim Yuna will be making her debut by singing a duet with Lee Seung Gi.	Kim Yuna to sing a duet with Lee Seung Gi!
One person was injured Monday in a rollover crash in Indio, according to Cal Fire.	One person injured in rollover crash in Indio
Oil eased below $73 a barrel on Friday, reversing an earlier surge to a seven-week high, as optimism over the pace of demand recovery in top energy consumer, the United States, faded on the back of mixed economic data.	Oil reverses earlier surge
Prayesh Jain of India Infoline is of the view that Aban Offshore has target of Rs 5247.	Aban Offshore has target of Rs 5247:
The Australian Navy's first of two new Landing Helicopter Dock ships was officially named Canberra on Friday at a ceremony held at Williamstown, Victoria, with the attendance of Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Defence Stephen Smith.	Australian Navy's new Landing Helicopter Dock ship named Canberra
JOHN Brumby has defended the government's handling of Black Saturday warnings amid fresh accusations it did not do enough.	John Brumby defends handling of Black Saturday warning
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Central Alberta, forcasting a drenching of rain as a low pressure system stalls in the area Sunday before moving south.	Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Central Alberta
The prosecution said on Monday that Jamaat-e-Islami guru Ghulam Azam was like a ``lighthouse'' for war crimes and atrocities during the 1971 Liberation War.	Ghulam Azam was 'lighthouse' for war crimes
JPMorgan Chase reiterated their underweight rating on shares of Hewlett-Packard in a research note issued to investors on Thursday.	Jpmorgan Chase reiterates underweight on Hewlett-Packard (HPQ)
The alternate truck route faced a critical vote Tuesday, July 20, as Delta City Council members weighed the issues of safety and traffic congestion against a $24.1 million, 20-year bond to fund the project.	Alternate truck route faces critical vote
Patna, May 29 A girl was llegedly beaten to death for plucking litchis from an orchard in a Bihar village, the police said Thursday.	Girl beaten to death for plucking litchis
Utah guard Marshall Henderson is leaving the team after just one season, joining three other players to depart the program in the last two weeks.	Utah guard Marshall Henderson leaves team
Heavyweight motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc said on Tuesday it plans to set up an assembly facility in the northern Indian Haryana state to serve the local market, using US-made component kits.	Harley-Davidson says to set up assembly facility in Haryana
Today's nugget is that the Palm Pre will sync directly to iTunes right out of the box without required software.	Palm Pre to sync w/ iTunes out of the box
A Waddington man is accused of having forcible sexual contact with a child under the age of 11.	Waddington man accused of sexual contact with child
A woman was found stabbed to death in her Detroit apartment, just three blocks south of Wayne State University's campus.	Woman found stabbed to death
Deputies with the Guilford County Sheriff's Department are looking for two suspects in separate thefts at an area park.	Deputies are looking for two suspects in separate thefts at an area park.
Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kang Seng said it's too early to review the marriage and parenthood package at this stage.	Too early to review marriage, parenthood package:
Origin Energy Ltd says it will sign an agreement with the governments of Papua New Guinea and Queensland to potentially support development of a large hydro-electricity project.	Origin to sign agreement
Last night saw Lady Gaga make her fashion runway debut for French designer Thierry Mugler in Paris.	Lady Gaga makes fashion runway debut
Taylor Devices' third-quarter profits soared to more than 10 times last year's level as the North Tonawanda shock absorber manufacturer's construction products business began to rebound.	Taylor Devices' profits soar
Live Sport Reports Vinny groans from angry Mancini Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has voiced his anger with Vincent Kompany and Belgium after his captain played in a World Cup qualifier this week.	Live Sport Reports Vinny groans from angry Mancini
The Tehsil Office will be shifted back to its old building along City Saddar Road near Fawara Chowk till Monday to avoid any kind of encroachment by the 'qabza mafia'.	Tehsil Office being shifted back to its old building
On Tuesday night, Kearney city council members declared more than 1,200 acres blighted in an effort to lure in new businesses.	Kearney council declares 1,200 acres ``blighted''
Peruvian WBA female super featherweight world champion Kina Malpartida dedicated her Saturday's title defense victory over Rhonda Luna to all of Peru.	Kina Malpartida dedicates title defense victory to Peru
Agence France-Presse reports that the European Union has tightened sanctions against Syria and a number of members of President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle.	The EU has tightened sanctions against Syria
The big bad bond vigilantes are back and they're going to bring higher yields, crushing borrowing costs and economic panic with them!	The bond vigilantes are back!
Smoke from a large wildfire in eastern North Carolina will make for a hazy Fourth of July in some communities.	Wildfires make for a hazy Fourth of July
After nearly two weeks of negotiations, Fred Hill has accepted a settlement and resigned as Rutgers basketball coach.	Fred Hill resigns as Rutgers basketball coach
Pakistan is not taking dictation either from IMF or other donor agencies while determining its economic direction and addressing economic issues.	Pak not taking dictation from IMF:
Former England prop Jason Leonard says that England cannot afford to take a backward step this November if they are to have any chance of winning the world cup.	England cannot take a backward step:
So Jenna Fischer was arrested in college for failing to appear in court over a moving violation.	Jenna Fischer was arrested:
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West are planning to launch a joint fashion range.	Kim Kardashian, Kanye West to launch joint fashion range
Researchers have converted discarded plastic bottles in combination with soil to form a porous cement like substance that could be the construction material of the future.	Researchers convert plastic bottles into porous cement
Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said in interviews published on Sunday that he would push for negotiations with President Robert Mugabe on a new constitution and fresh elections.	Tsvangirai to push for new constitution, fresh elections
Gov. Ted Strickland said Thursday he planned to veto GOP bills that would shorten the state's early voting period and provide tax credits to the film industry.	Strickland to veto bills
Former Scotland captain Craig Burley believes that Sunderland have overpaid for Steven Fletcher after they completed the signing of the Wolves striker.	Burley believes Sunderland have overpaid for Steven Fletcher
Kenny Boynton, one of the nation's top scoring guard recruits in the class of 2009, committed to Florida Thursday evening, choosing the Gators over Duke, Texas, USC and Georgia Tech.	Boynton commits to Florida
Persistent, one of the leading providers of Outsourced Product Development services, today announced that it has appointed Hari Haran as president of the company's US subsidiary.	Persistent Systems Inc. appoints industry veteran Hari Haran as president
French mobile coupon start-up Shopmium has raised EUR 1.6 million from Isai and Accel Partners, Les Echos reports.	Shopmium raises EUR 1.6 million from Isai, Accel Partners
British mortgage approvals for house purchase rose in September for the first time in more than a year.	Mortgage approvals rise
For the record, Yelp swears it is not the mafia, the Gestapo or any other incendiary organization.	Yelp swears it's not the mafia
A driver slams into a metro house while a woman was inside early Wednesday, police said.	Driver slams into metro house
The severe cyclonic storm Thane is expected to cross the north Tamil Nadu coast between Nagapattinam and Chennai, close to Puducherry early Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department said Thursday.	Cyclone Thane to cross Tamil Nadu coast Friday morning
Last week at Atlanta's A3C festival, DJ Smallz announced that he will be releasing an official Southern Smoke album in collaboration with renowned producer Drumma Boy.	DJ Smallz releasing ``Southern Smoke'' album with Drumma Boy;
A man attacked during a brutal home invasion early Sunday morning has died.	Man attacked in home invasion dies
Al Pacino will play wildly-coiffed record producer Phil Spector in an HBO Films biopic, according to iamROGUE.com.	Al Pacino to play producer Phil Spector
Lenny Dykstra the former MLB legend has accepted a plea deal.	Lenny Dykstra accepts plea deal
The number and the area of wildfires have reduced in Russia, ITAR-TASS learnt at the Information Department of the Russian Ministry for Emergencies.	Number and area of wildfires reduce in Russia
Surgeons and medical device makers find insurers are resisting costly back fusions and requiring proof that less risky therapy for pain has been given a chance.	Surgeons, medical device makers find insurers resisting costly back fusions
A Hardin County man charged in the death of his infant son is being held on $50,000 full cash bond.	Hardin County man charged in death of his infant son
Suriya pays a tribute to Raj Kapoor and Kamal Haasan with his Hindi-Tamil-Telugu trilingual 'The Seventh Sense', in which he plays a circus artiste.	Suriya pays tribute to Raj Kapoor, Kamal Haasan
``Betty was full of beans and a force of nature,'' said renowned author and artist Douglas Coupland, a friend of the Fox family for the past seven years.	Betty Fox was 'force of nature'
It's just been announced that Lindsay Lohan checked into jail in California at 8.48pm last night to start serving the 30 day jail sentence that she received for repeatedly violating her probation.	Lindsay Lohan has checked into jail
Legendary Pop singer Michael Jackson passed away in Los Angeles at 2:26 PM on 25th June 2009 of cardiac arrest.	Michael Jackson passes away
Carlisle United talisman Lee Miller is helping to bring out the best in rookie frontman Rory Loy.	Carlisle utd's Lee Miller will bring the best out of Rory Loy

A program on suicide prevention wil be held from 8:30 am to noon Monday at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus at 3240 Kerner Blvd. in San Rafael.

Program in Suicide Prevention to be held Monday in San Rafael

Syracuse running back Delone Carter is visiting the San Francisco 49ers today, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.

Syracuse rb Delone Carter visiting the 49ers today

``The creature looks like a gorilla, about two metres tall, probably a male, and it's very massive. But a gorilla stands four-footed, and this stands vertically, like a person,'' Bagaudin Marshani, former head of the labour ministry in the territory of Ingushetia, told the agency.

'The creature looks like a gorilla'

A group from South Shields have recreated the nativity scene with the help of knitting patterns, according to the Shields Gazette.

Group recreates nativity scene with knitting patterns

Behind a complete game, five-strikeout effort from Colton Webber as well as a solid day at the plate from the pitcher, Seneca topped Lamar 14-4.

Seneca tops Lamar, 14-4

POLICE Minister Peter Ryan has backed the accuracy of the EastLink speed cameras that are the state's top revenue generators.

Police Minister Peter Ryan backs accuracy of EastLink speed cameras

Tamworth really showed what it had to offer this week, particularly last Saturday when I found myself trying to split into three to enjoy everything that was going on.

Tamworth really showed what it had to offer this week

Rep. John Boozman wins the GOP nomination for US Senate outright without having to face second-place finisher, Jim Holt, in a June 8 runoff.

Boozman wins GOP nomination for Senate;

Natalie Portman has given birth to a baby boy, the first child for the actress and fiance, choreographer Benjamin Millepied.

Natalie Portman gives birth to baby boy

Ascom Wireless Solutions will showcase the world's first handset to exploit the power of .11n standards at Manchester's Healthcare Estates Exhibition 5th-6th October 2010.

Ascom : to showcase the world's first handset to exploit the power of .11n

A Clemmons woman said it was a mistake when she left $11,000 stuffed in a sock that she had donated Goodwill.

Woman leaves $11,000 in sock donated to Goodwill

A Nashville mother met a woman who recently found her young son wandering a gas station all alone after her car was stolen from a nearby home.

Mom meets woman who found son after car was stolen

Kid Rock is teaming up with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a one-night benefit concert for the nationally recognized orchestra, organizers announced Monday, Feb. 27, 2012.

Kid Rock teaming up with Detroit Symphony orchestra for benefit

The European Investment Bank steps up its support for smart growth in Turkey with a EUR 445 million financing package for climate change and entrepreneurship.

EIB steps up its support for smart growth in Turkey:

Lompoc will swear in a new police chief and a new fire chief Tuesday evening.

Lompoc to swear in new police and fire chiefs

Singer Justin Timberlake says he wants to star in a musical, but is still looking for the perfect role.

Timberlake wants to star in a musical

A middle-aged woman was killed by a wild elephant near Karunya Nagar limits, on the outskirts of the city on Sunday night.

Woman killed by wild elephant

President Bush says the economy is structurally sound for the long haul, and that the stimulus package approved by Congress will help deal with uncertainties in the short term.

Bush says economy sound for the long haul

Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open with the back injury that forced him out in Italy last week.

Murray withdraws from French Open

Brazil served up another lethal cocktail of uncompromising defence and clinical counter-attacks in their unprecedented 4-0 win in Uruguay on Saturday.

Brazil serve up lethal cocktail in Uruguay

A 17-INCH Dell computer monitor was stolen from a business on McGregor Street in Blenheim recently.

Dell computer monitor stolen

The Asian naphtha crack fell to the lowest in a week.

Asia naphtha crack falls;

Clarence Clemons, 69, the tenor saxophonist who worked with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, died Saturday after suffering a stroke June 12 at his Florida home.

Springsteen sax Man Clarence Clemons, 69, dies

New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock is struggling with a back injury but is hopeful of being fit for the All Blacks' meeting with England on November 21.

Woodcock struggling with back injury

Tehran - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki arrived in Tehran Saturday for talks with senior Iranian officials.

Iraqi premier al-Maliki arrives in Tehran

Greg Biffle won at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, giving Ford Motor Company its 1,000 th victory.

Greg Biffle wins at Michigan International Speedway

Actor Charlie Sheen has confessed he took steroids while playing a baseball star in sports film Major League.

Charlie Sheen admits taking steroids for 'Major League'

Michigan Republican primary betting is now in full swing with online gambling firm, BetUS.com listing Arizona Senator John McCain as a favorite.

Michigan Republican primary betting

Legendary US television presenter and producer Dick Clark, known for introducing rock and roll music to millions of Americans, died of a heart attack Wednesday at age 82, his family said.

Legendary US TV host Dick Clark dies at 82

Goodwill opened the doors today to its new retail store in Rib Mountain.

Goodwill opens in Rib Mountain

A New Jersey man died late Friday in a single vehicle crash in Horry County, according to authorities.

NJ man dies in single vehicle crash in Horry County

The FBI has joined the search for a Virginia Tech student who became separated from her friends at a Metallica concert Oct. 17.

FBI joins search for Virginia Tech student

Nissan Motor Co. plans to supply compact cargo vans to General Motors Co. for sale as a Chevrolet brand vehicle in the US and Canada, the first such project in the region for the two automakers.

Nissan to supply cargo vans to General Motors

IMAX Corp. released a statement a few minutes ago saying that it is not aware of any corporate developments to account for the unusual activity in its stock price.

IMAX: ``not aware of any corporate developments to account for this activity''

The other day I stumbled on an old song which went something like this: ``My heart has lost its wind now/Broken like a dead sail/My love has drifted out to sea/We set the wrong course/And headed due north/That's where we went wrong.''

Where we went wrong

US President Barack Obama has moved to ease fuel shortages in areas hit by Hurricane Sandy.

Obama moves to ease fuel shortages

The firm Cryptography Research has now confirmed that hackers can steal encryption keys on smartphones using radio waves.

Hackers using radio waves

The First Lady of France, the super stylish Carla Bruni, has given birth to a baby girl in Paris.

French First Lady Carla Bruni gives birth to a baby girl

Two men were arrested for house robbery in Monument Park on Tuesday morning, Pretoria police said.

Two arrested for house robbery

Mr Price , South Africa's third-biggest listed clothes retailer, on Tuesday reported a 22% rise in first-half profit as above-inflation wage increases and low interest rates lifted consumer spending.

Mr Price reports 22% rise in profit

France on Tuesday said it will back a Palestinian bid for enhanced UN status at a General Assembly vote this week, a move hailed by the Palestinians as a ``historic'' step in their quest for greater global recognition.

France to back Palestinian bid for enhanced UN status

WCA Hospital in Jamestown, NY, and UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa., have signed a strategic affiliation agreement to expand access to healthcare services and resources in the region.

WCA Hospital in new york, UPMC Hamot sign affiliation agreement

Tuesday students at Lynchburg College celebrated Earth Day by drawing attention to environmental issues.

Students at Lynchburg College celebrate Earth Day

Tunisia qualified for the 15th time for the Africa Cup of Nations, to be held next year in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Tunisia qualifies for Africa Cup of Nations

It's been revealed that Kim Yuna will be making her debut by singing a duet with Lee Seung Gi.

Kim Yuna to sing a duet with Lee Seung Gi!

One person was injured Monday in a rollover crash in Indio, according to Cal Fire.

One person injured in rollover crash in Indio

Oil eased below $73 a barrel on Friday, reversing an earlier surge to a seven-week high, as optimism over the pace of demand recovery in top energy consumer, the United States, faded on the back of mixed economic data.

Oil reverses earlier surge

Prayesh Jain of India Infoline is of the view that Aban Offshore has target of Rs 5247.

Aban Offshore has target of Rs 5247:

The Australian Navy's first of two new Landing Helicopter Dock ships was officially named Canberra on Friday at a ceremony held at Williamstown, Victoria, with the attendance of Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Defence Stephen Smith.

Australian Navy's new Landing Helicopter Dock ship named Canberra

JOHN Brumby has defended the government's handling of Black Saturday warnings amid fresh accusations it did not do enough.

John Brumby defends handling of Black Saturday warning

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Central Alberta, forcasting a drenching of rain as a low pressure system stalls in the area Sunday before moving south.

Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Central Alberta

The prosecution said on Monday that Jamaat-e-Islami guru Ghulam Azam was like a ``lighthouse'' for war crimes and atrocities during the 1971 Liberation War.

Ghulam Azam was 'lighthouse' for war crimes

JPMorgan Chase reiterated their underweight rating on shares of Hewlett-Packard in a research note issued to investors on Thursday.

Jpmorgan Chase reiterates underweight on Hewlett-Packard (HPQ)

The alternate truck route faced a critical vote Tuesday, July 20, as Delta City Council members weighed the issues of safety and traffic congestion against a $24.1 million, 20-year bond to fund the project.

Alternate truck route faces critical vote

Patna, May 29 A girl was llegedly beaten to death for plucking litchis from an orchard in a Bihar village, the police said Thursday.

Girl beaten to death for plucking litchis

Utah guard Marshall Henderson is leaving the team after just one season, joining three other players to depart the program in the last two weeks.

Utah guard Marshall Henderson leaves team

Heavyweight motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc said on Tuesday it plans to set up an assembly facility in the northern Indian Haryana state to serve the local market, using US-made component kits.

Harley-Davidson says to set up assembly facility in Haryana

Today's nugget is that the Palm Pre will sync directly to iTunes right out of the box without required software.

Palm Pre to sync w/ iTunes out of the box

A Waddington man is accused of having forcible sexual contact with a child under the age of 11.

Waddington man accused of sexual contact with child

A woman was found stabbed to death in her Detroit apartment, just three blocks south of Wayne State University's campus.

Woman found stabbed to death

Deputies with the Guilford County Sheriff's Department are looking for two suspects in separate thefts at an area park.

Deputies are looking for two suspects in separate thefts at an area park.

Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kang Seng said it's too early to review the marriage and parenthood package at this stage.

Too early to review marriage, parenthood package:

Origin Energy Ltd says it will sign an agreement with the governments of Papua New Guinea and Queensland to potentially support development of a large hydro-electricity project.

Origin to sign agreement

Last night saw Lady Gaga make her fashion runway debut for French designer Thierry Mugler in Paris.

Lady Gaga makes fashion runway debut

Taylor Devices' third-quarter profits soared to more than 10 times last year's level as the North Tonawanda shock absorber manufacturer's construction products business began to rebound.

Taylor Devices' profits soar

Live Sport Reports Vinny groans from angry Mancini Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has voiced his anger with Vincent Kompany and Belgium after his captain played in a World Cup qualifier this week.

Live Sport Reports Vinny groans from angry Mancini

The Tehsil Office will be shifted back to its old building along City Saddar Road near Fawara Chowk till Monday to avoid any kind of encroachment by the 'qabza mafia'.

Tehsil Office being shifted back to its old building

On Tuesday night, Kearney city council members declared more than 1,200 acres blighted in an effort to lure in new businesses.

Kearney council declares 1,200 acres ``blighted''

Peruvian WBA female super featherweight world champion Kina Malpartida dedicated her Saturday's title defense victory over Rhonda Luna to all of Peru.

Kina Malpartida dedicates title defense victory to Peru

Agence France-Presse reports that the European Union has tightened sanctions against Syria and a number of members of President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle.

The EU has tightened sanctions against Syria

The big bad bond vigilantes are back and they're going to bring higher yields, crushing borrowing costs and economic panic with them!

The bond vigilantes are back!

Smoke from a large wildfire in eastern North Carolina will make for a hazy Fourth of July in some communities.

Wildfires make for a hazy Fourth of July

After nearly two weeks of negotiations, Fred Hill has accepted a settlement and resigned as Rutgers basketball coach.

Fred Hill resigns as Rutgers basketball coach

Pakistan is not taking dictation either from IMF or other donor agencies while determining its economic direction and addressing economic issues.

Pak not taking dictation from IMF:

Former England prop Jason Leonard says that England cannot afford to take a backward step this November if they are to have any chance of winning the world cup.

England cannot take a backward step:

So Jenna Fischer was arrested in college for failing to appear in court over a moving violation.

Jenna Fischer was arrested:

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West are planning to launch a joint fashion range.

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West to launch joint fashion range

Researchers have converted discarded plastic bottles in combination with soil to form a porous cement like substance that could be the construction material of the future.

Researchers convert plastic bottles into porous cement

Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said in interviews published on Sunday that he would push for negotiations with President Robert Mugabe on a new constitution and fresh elections.

Tsvangirai to push for new constitution, fresh elections

Gov. Ted Strickland said Thursday he planned to veto GOP bills that would shorten the state's early voting period and provide tax credits to the film industry.

Strickland to veto bills

Former Scotland captain Craig Burley believes that Sunderland have overpaid for Steven Fletcher after they completed the signing of the Wolves striker.

Burley believes Sunderland have overpaid for Steven Fletcher

Kenny Boynton, one of the nation's top scoring guard recruits in the class of 2009, committed to Florida Thursday evening, choosing the Gators over Duke, Texas, USC and Georgia Tech.

Boynton commits to Florida

Persistent, one of the leading providers of Outsourced Product Development services, today announced that it has appointed Hari Haran as president of the company's US subsidiary.

Persistent Systems Inc. appoints industry veteran Hari Haran as president

French mobile coupon start-up Shopmium has raised EUR 1.6 million from Isai and Accel Partners, Les Echos reports.

Shopmium raises EUR 1.6 million from Isai, Accel Partners

British mortgage approvals for house purchase rose in September for the first time in more than a year.

Mortgage approvals rise

For the record, Yelp swears it is not the mafia, the Gestapo or any other incendiary organization.

Yelp swears it's not the mafia

A driver slams into a metro house while a woman was inside early Wednesday, police said.

Driver slams into metro house

The severe cyclonic storm Thane is expected to cross the north Tamil Nadu coast between Nagapattinam and Chennai, close to Puducherry early Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department said Thursday.

Cyclone Thane to cross Tamil Nadu coast Friday morning

Last week at Atlanta's A3C festival, DJ Smallz announced that he will be releasing an official Southern Smoke album in collaboration with renowned producer Drumma Boy.

DJ Smallz releasing ``Southern Smoke'' album with Drumma Boy;

A man attacked during a brutal home invasion early Sunday morning has died.

Man attacked in home invasion dies

Al Pacino will play wildly-coiffed record producer Phil Spector in an HBO Films biopic, according to iamROGUE.com.

Al Pacino to play producer Phil Spector

Lenny Dykstra the former MLB legend has accepted a plea deal.

Lenny Dykstra accepts plea deal

The number and the area of wildfires have reduced in Russia, ITAR-TASS learnt at the Information Department of the Russian Ministry for Emergencies.

Number and area of wildfires reduce in Russia

Surgeons and medical device makers find insurers are resisting costly back fusions and requiring proof that less risky therapy for pain has been given a chance.

Surgeons, medical device makers find insurers resisting costly back fusions

A Hardin County man charged in the death of his infant son is being held on $50,000 full cash bond.

Hardin County man charged in death of his infant son

Suriya pays a tribute to Raj Kapoor and Kamal Haasan with his Hindi-Tamil-Telugu trilingual 'The Seventh Sense', in which he plays a circus artiste.

Suriya pays tribute to Raj Kapoor, Kamal Haasan

``Betty was full of beans and a force of nature,'' said renowned author and artist Douglas Coupland, a friend of the Fox family for the past seven years.

Betty Fox was 'force of nature'

It's just been announced that Lindsay Lohan checked into jail in California at 8.48pm last night to start serving the 30 day jail sentence that she received for repeatedly violating her probation.

Lindsay Lohan has checked into jail

Legendary Pop singer Michael Jackson passed away in Los Angeles at 2:26 PM on 25th June 2009 of cardiac arrest.

Michael Jackson passes away

Carlisle United talisman Lee Miller is helping to bring out the best in rookie frontman Rory Loy.

Carlisle utd's Lee Miller will bring the best out of Rory Loy