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Grail Advisors has registered two actively managed fixed income ETFs in partnership with McDonnell Investment Management.	Grail registers actively managed fixed income ETFs
Movistar Spain's ``roaming out'' customers travelling in Europe during the Easter holidays between 14-24 March will benefit from free incoming calls.	Movistar Spain promotes roaming with free incoming calls
Utah State University has received a $3 million donation from the Sorenson Legacy Foundation.	Utah State receives $3 million donation
Robert Pattinson gives awkwardly charming interview on GMA Taking constant sips of coffee, the notoriously private actor was visibly nervous and anxious, although he handled the interview with his usual quirky charm.	Robert Pattinson gives awkwardly charming interview on GMA
HOFFENHEIM midfielder Boris Vukcevic remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital following a car crash on Friday.	Hoffenheim's Boris Vukcevic remains in critical condition following crash
The Times Leader is moving jobs from downtown Wilkes-Barre to another state, the newspaper's executive editor confirmed Thursday.	Times Leader moving jobs to another state
``American Idol'' alum Daughtry is coming back to Fresno to headline Save Mart Center on April 26.	Daughtry coming to Save Mart Center
President Barack Obama has nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the US Supreme Court.	Obama nominates Elena Kagan for Supreme court
American Airlines has canceled all flights for today and the first departure on Wednesday, according to Wichita Falls Municipal Airport administrator Monica Morris.	American Airlines cancels flights
A Florida jury this afternoon recommended death for a Chappaqua native who killed his infant stepdaughter nearly a decade ago.	Fla. jury recommends death for Chappaqua native who killed stepdaughter
Business travel transactions for UK travel management companies are on the up, but still not at 2008 levels.	Business travel transactions are up
Dunkin' Donuts, in an effort to brew up support from java-craving customers, will provide free coffee tomorrow to those unable to grab a fresh cup of joe because of water problems afflecting the Hub.	Dunkin' Donuts to provide free coffee tomorrow
In yet another gruesome crime of passion, a 32-year-old man killed his lover's six-year-old son just because she threatened to dump him if he failed to return her jewellery that she had given him for safe keeping.	Man kills lover's son
A retired Russian business tycoon has become the second person in 24 hours to die diving off Northland.	Russian tycoon dies diving in Northland
After going their own way for the past five years, Fleetwood Mac is reuniting for its ``Unleashed'' tour, which brings the iconic '70s classic rock outfit to Pittsburgh on Sunday at Mellon Arena.	Fleetwood Mac reunites for ``Unleashed'' tour
Across the broad software market, Coverity believes that open source code and proprietary code are equal in terms of quality.	Coverity: open source and proprietary code are equal
Flood shuts Victorian mine Updated: 17:44, Friday June 22, 2012 A power station that supplies about a quarter of Victoria's energy has 80 hours worth of coal available after flooding forced its mine to close for the second time this month.	Flood shuts Victorian mine
Attorney General Eric Holder said yesterday that the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in federal court in New York will be ``truly the trial of the century.''	``Truly the trial of the century''
An FDA advisory committee will meet today to review whether the antidepressant Cymbalta should be used as a treatment for chronic pain, despite risks that include liver damage and skin disease.	Should Cymbalta be used for chronic pain?
A US airliner with 138 people on board made a safe emergency landing Friday after being diverted due to a reported problem with its nose gear, a Miami airport official said.	US airliner makes safe emergency landing
The country's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki India, today said it has roped in Bollywood actor R Madhavan as the brand face for its popular hatchback WagonR as it aims to increase sale of the car in South India.	Maruti ropes in Madhavan as brand face of WagonR
The Bureau of Internal Revenue here admitted it was itching to collect taxes from Indian nationals involved in money lending activities but admitted it was not easy to do so.	BIR mulls collecting taxes from Indian nationals
Josh Brolin is ``doing well'' following his split from actress Diane Lane, according to his father James.	Josh Brolin 'doing well' after split
TWO Coventry florists have won first place in a national competition for their colourful floral displays.	Coventry florists win national competition
On a roll after a hat-trick of wins, Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals will have their tails up when they take on a depleted Kolkata Knight Riders, which is struggling after back-to-back defeats, in Indian Premier League on Thursday.	Rajasthan Royals take on Kolkata Knight Riders
Minnesota winger Brad Staubitz and Columbus defenseman James Wisniewski were suspended indefinitely Saturday for chippy play during the Wild's 4-3 overtime win.	Staubitz, Wisniewski suspended for chippy play
A suspicious package that prompted several neighbouring homes to be evacuated in Mississauga's Erin Mills subdivision turned out to be perfume marked TNT, Peel police say.	Suspicious package was perfume marked 'TNT'
The bombers who murdered a young police officer in Northern Ireland have ``killed a peacemaker'', the region's chief constable has said.	Bombers 'killed a peacemaker'
Panini announced today that Frost Bank, one of the nation's leading financial institutions, has selected the Panini Vision X ' check scanner for branch image capture.	Frost Bank selects Panini Vision X' for branch image capture
Benton County Sheriff's deputies say a Prosser boy was stabbed multiple times last night over a narcotics dispute.	Prosser boy stabbed multiple times
The first female bomb squad officer joined the police on Monday evening after successfully completing a grueling 10-month-long training course.	First female bomb squad officer joins the police
Global IT solutions provider 3i Infotech on Tuesday said it is planning to foray into China through a joint venture with a Chinese IT solutions and services firm Yucheng Technologies.	3i Infotech plans foray into China
In an effort to further narrow the razor-thin gap between his foreign policy position and President Obama's, Republican candidate Mitt Romney announced in an interview with CBS News that he is ``open'' to invading Syria.	Romney 'open' to invading Syria
LEND Lease has announced a $100 million contract to deisgn pricing, delivery and commissioning of the first Pacific National coal rolling stock maintenance facility near Nebo in Queensland.	Lend Lease announces $100 million contract
Banks across the nation are planning to sell assets in order to raise cash to fulfill federally required capital reserves, reported the East Bay Business Times.	Banks plan to sell assets
03:07 PM,Jul 07,2011 New Delhi, July 7 Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said there is inflationary pressure in the economy, even as inflation in the food segment declined marginally.	There is inflationary pressure in the economy:
A driver was robbed at gunpoint after a man entered his car Tuesday afternoon.	Driver robbed at gunpoint
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -Arkansas says star quarterback Ryan Mallett suffered a concussion during the Razorbacks' loss at Auburn.	Arkansas says Mallett suffered concussion
Berlin, March 13 American actor and director George Clooney began shooting in Berlin this week his new film, ``The Monuments Men'', which tells the story of seven men who will do anything to recover the works of art stolen by Germany's Nazi army.	George Clooney begins shooting new film
A personal trainer accused of raping a 19-year-old woman while giving her a massage at her Manchester home was arraigned in Superior Court on Tuesday on a charge of first-degree sexual assault.	Personal trainer accused of rape
Albania has been hit by extremely heavy flooding causing many to flee from their homes.	Albania hit by heavy flooding
Effective today, police would halve the compound fines for traffic summonses, except those for serious offences, said Federal traffic chief Senior Asst Comm II Datuk Hamza Taib.	Police to halve compound fines for traffic summonses
Children's Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour at GRD Academy on Friday.	Children's Day celebrated with enthusiasm
Two communist rebels were killed in a clash with government troops in the eastern Philippines, a military report said Friday.	Two communist rebels killed in clash in eastern Philippines
India's undrawn external loan from multilateral agencies like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank amounted to a huge Rs 95,487 cr by March this year.	Undrawn external loan amounts Rs 95,487 cr:
As soon as I am out of jail, I'll prove I am a virgin.	I'll prove I'm a virgin:
All Morehouse Parish schools that were open for the 2008-09 school year will be open for the upcoming school year as well.	All Morehouse Parish schools to open this year
An NFL player wants fans drunk for Sunday's game, leading to some strange reactions and questions of whether the league will discipline the player.	NFL player wants fan drunk for Sunday's game
Villarreal have overtaken Real Madrid in the UEFA rankings for the first time in their history.	Villarreal overtake Real Madrid in UEFA rankings
Angelina Jolie has checked into a hospital in the south of France where she is expected to give birth to her twins.	Angelina Jolie checks into hospital
Palm Beach County court records show Capriati was charged by prosecutors on Wednesday.	Former tennis ace Capriati charged
Joe Satriani has warned Coldplay they're about to get served at the Grammy Awards.	Coldplay to get served at the Grammy's?
An arrest warrant has been issued after a man had part of his ear bitten off in a bar fight in East Lothian.	Warrant issued after man has part of ear bitten off at bar
President of Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas will pay a visit to Russia on January 25-28 on the invitation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.	Mahmoud Abbas to visit Russia
Dragon Quest X will be an online RPG for the Wii and Wii U, the Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary press conference revealed today.	Dragon Quest X is an online RPG
China refused today to impose new sanctions of Iran because its nuclear program , where the Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Chi Guy mentioned that china are keeping an eye of Iran's situations, and he confirmed the China's imposing of new sanctions on Iran.	China keep refusing to imposing new sanctions on Iran
Over 100 million people in China are suffering from mental disorders, while one in eight residents of Shanghai were affected by mental or behavioural problems, a new study about mentally ill patients in China revealed.	Over 100 million suffer from mental disorders in China
The Kyrgyz parliament approved two election reforms last week, impacting presidential and parliamentary elections, as well as formation and activity of election commissions.	Kyrgyz parliament approves election reforms
Emmy-winner Aaron Paul answers fan questions about the best prank he ever pulled on set, the potential for a TwaughtHammer reunion, and the one quality he shares with his character, Jesse Pinkman.	Aaron Paul answers fan questions
Hundreds of residents turned out in force on Saturday to join the eco-town protest march againt plans to build 15,000-plus new homes in mid-Bedfordshire.	Hundreds join 'eco-town' protest march
Former Chief Economic Advisor to the Indian Government and Chief Economist of the World Bank, Kaushik Basu, on Wednesday said direct cash transfer should be ``indexed'' to adjust with inflation.	Direct cash transfer should be indexed to adjust with inflation:
Marc Tyler has been suspended by USC following a joke in which he insinuated that the school paid its football players.	Marc Tyler suspended by USC
Construction crews will be installing light poles in Idaho Falls, Rigby, and St. Anthony starting this week.	Crews installing light poles
Kisspeptin, the small hormone that starts puberty, also plays a vital role in the brain to trigger ovulation, scientists have found.	Kisspeptin - the hormone that starts ovulation
Nicki Minaj is well on her way to becoming the next JK Rowling, by revealing that she is stretching her talents and is planning to release two books as part of her dream to run an business ``empire.''	Nicki Minaj planning to release two books
Smart Balance will acquire Udi's from majority shareholder Hubson Acquisition, LLC, an affiliate of E&A industries, the family of founder Udi Baron and other minority holders.	Smart Balance to acquire Udi's Healthy Foods
Maura Johnston announced today that she's leaving Idolator, the pop music blog she's edited for over three years.	Maura Johnston leaves Idolator
Now Brazil's new Defense Minister, Celso Amorim -- who took office on Monday, August 7 -- has told the Brazilian press that ``he supports the withdrawal of Brazilian troops from Haiti.''	Brazilian Defense Minister Amorim supports withdrawal of troops from Haiti --
Reese Witherspoon has sparked speculation that she may be pregnant after relaxing her fitness regime.	Reese Witherspoon has sparked speculation that she may be pregnant
The Massachusetts pharmacy linked to a deadly US meningitis outbreak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday and said it would establish a fund to compensate victims.	Pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak files for bankruptcy
Cristiano Ronaldo has shocked us all by revealing that he has become a father to a baby boy.	Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father
A Melbourne pooch has racked up a $25,000 medical bill thanks to the love and generosity of her owner.	Pooch racks up $25,000 medical bill
Global superstar Beyoncé has reportedly banned press photographers from her Mrs Carter Show world tour in a bid to stop unflattering pictures of the singer emerging.	Beyoncé bans press photographers from world tour
Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday in Washington, DC on federal charges of perjury, making false statements and obstruction of Congress, the Washington Post reported.	Roger Clemens pleads not guilty
Wells Fargo on Monday formally launched Abbot Downing, a boutique wealth management firm for families with at least $50 million in assets.	Wells Fargo launches boutique wealth management firm
Adam Lambert has revealed that he seeks advice from two of pop music's greatest heavyweights - Lady GaGa and Madonna.	Adam Lambert seeks advice from Lady GaGa & Madonna
ESPN's Todd McShay reports that USC LB Brian Cushing ran a 4.69 forty at the Trojans' Pro Day.	Brian Cushing runs 4.69 forty
In doing so, Clemson became the first ACC school to win a division title in both football and baseball in the same academic year.	Clemson first ACC school to win division title in football and baseball
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.	Crews to repair damaged signal loops
ICM is reorganizing its literary department, hiring Nick Harris to co-head the books-to-film division, which he'll run with freshly promoted Josie Freedman.	ICM reorganizes literary department
India needs a conducive environment for local manufacturing and R&D projects to drive its medical electronics industry, a new report says.	'Local manufacturing to drive medical electronics industry'
By Xolani Mbanjwa & Sapa-AFP The ANC vowed on Monday to halve unemployment by creating five-million jobs as it outlined its revamped economic priorities in the build-up to next year's elections.	ANC 'to halve unemployment'
COLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has paid tribute to Port Adelaide footballer John McCarthy, who died in Las Vegas, describing him as a ``wonderful young man''.	Collingwood's Eddie McGuire pays tribute to Port Adelaide player John McCarthy
Nelson Mandela has been hospitalized again due to a worsening lung condition, it has been reported.	Nelson Mandela hospitalized again
The Bank of England Thursday cut interest rates to an historic low of one percent in a further attempt to stimulate the economy and stave off a deepening recession.	Bank of England cuts interest rates to historic low
Monroe Transit System bus passes are now available for purchase at the city of Monroe Tax & Revenue Department, 316 Breard St.	Monroe Transit bus passes now available
Yemen's foreign minister has warned that Al-Qaeda threats should be taken seriously, after a top militant said the network's local branch aims to seize control of a strategic international waterway.	Qaeda threats should be taken seriously:
The Hang Seng Index closed at 21,677.98 on Tuesday, up 217.97 points or 1.02 per cent.	Hang Seng Index closed at 21,677.98, up 217.97 points
Armed robbers looted cash and valuables from passengers of Mumbai-Asansol 12362 weekly train near Jamui railway station on Kiul-Jasidih section of the East Central Railway in Bihar's Jamui district, a GRP official said.	Armed robbers loot cash, valuables
The days of United Nations missions fielding only unarmed observers are long past, according to the outgoing head of the world body's peacekeeping operations, who said today that peacekeepers need to be able to wield force to get respect and make a difference.	Days of fielding only unarmed observers long past
Lasalle Secondary School has unveiled an Aboriginal room and mural as part of ongoing efforts to nurture and celebrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit education in Rainbow Schools.	Lasalle Secondary School unveils Aboriginal room and mural
A former councillor trying to win back his seat at the Surbiton Hill byelection has launched a legal action against a campaign rival.	Former councillor launches legal action against campaign rival
Fire officials said a lightning strike sparked a house fire late Wednesday night in Franklin County.	Lightning strike sparks house fire
Texas Instruments Incorporated, a developer of analog, digital signal processing, RF and DLP semiconductor technologies, announced today that it will acquire National Semiconductor for $25 per share in an all-cash transaction of about $6.5 billion.	Semiconductor company TI to acquire National semiconductor
A small-time cloth merchant, standing outside his house, died of electrocution on Tuesday night after a snapped live electric cable fell on him when a lorry working on a metro rail construction site hit an electric post on MKN Road in Alandur.	Merchant dies of electrocution
West Ham midfielder Gary O'Neil has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after aggravating his ankle following a tackle by Aston Villa'sNigel Reo-Coker last Saturday.	West Ham midfielder Gary O'Neil ruled out for remainder of the season
Panchayats would be effective tools of curbing corruption and bringing transparency in the implementation of works and spending of funds, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah said on Friday.	Panchayat Raj an effective tool to curb corruption:
South Carolina coach Dave Odom announced Friday that he will retire at the end of the season, his eighth with the Gamecocks.	Odom to retire at end of season
Green Mountain Power, a generator, transmitter, distributor of electricity, has announced that it will install and operate a Northern Power100, or NPS 100, wind turbine from Northern Power Systems at a customer site.	Green Mountain Power to install and operate NPS 100 wind turbine
Dr. Rick Warren of Saddleback Church will give the formal invocation at Barack Obama's inauguration.	Rick Warren to give invocation at the inauguration;

Grail Advisors has registered two actively managed fixed income ETFs in partnership with McDonnell Investment Management.

Grail registers actively managed fixed income ETFs

Movistar Spain's ``roaming out'' customers travelling in Europe during the Easter holidays between 14-24 March will benefit from free incoming calls.

Movistar Spain promotes roaming with free incoming calls

Utah State University has received a $3 million donation from the Sorenson Legacy Foundation.

Utah State receives $3 million donation

Robert Pattinson gives awkwardly charming interview on GMA Taking constant sips of coffee, the notoriously private actor was visibly nervous and anxious, although he handled the interview with his usual quirky charm.

Robert Pattinson gives awkwardly charming interview on GMA

HOFFENHEIM midfielder Boris Vukcevic remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital following a car crash on Friday.

Hoffenheim's Boris Vukcevic remains in critical condition following crash

The Times Leader is moving jobs from downtown Wilkes-Barre to another state, the newspaper's executive editor confirmed Thursday.

Times Leader moving jobs to another state

``American Idol'' alum Daughtry is coming back to Fresno to headline Save Mart Center on April 26.

Daughtry coming to Save Mart Center

President Barack Obama has nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the US Supreme Court.

Obama nominates Elena Kagan for Supreme court

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

American Airlines cancels flights

A Florida jury this afternoon recommended death for a Chappaqua native who killed his infant stepdaughter nearly a decade ago.

Fla. jury recommends death for Chappaqua native who killed stepdaughter

Business travel transactions for UK travel management companies are on the up, but still not at 2008 levels.

Business travel transactions are up

Dunkin' Donuts, in an effort to brew up support from java-craving customers, will provide free coffee tomorrow to those unable to grab a fresh cup of joe because of water problems afflecting the Hub.

Dunkin' Donuts to provide free coffee tomorrow

In yet another gruesome crime of passion, a 32-year-old man killed his lover's six-year-old son just because she threatened to dump him if he failed to return her jewellery that she had given him for safe keeping.

Man kills lover's son

A retired Russian business tycoon has become the second person in 24 hours to die diving off Northland.

Russian tycoon dies diving in Northland

After going their own way for the past five years, Fleetwood Mac is reuniting for its ``Unleashed'' tour, which brings the iconic '70s classic rock outfit to Pittsburgh on Sunday at Mellon Arena.

Fleetwood Mac reunites for ``Unleashed'' tour

Across the broad software market, Coverity believes that open source code and proprietary code are equal in terms of quality.

Coverity: open source and proprietary code are equal

Flood shuts Victorian mine Updated: 17:44, Friday June 22, 2012 A power station that supplies about a quarter of Victoria's energy has 80 hours worth of coal available after flooding forced its mine to close for the second time this month.

Flood shuts Victorian mine

Attorney General Eric Holder said yesterday that the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in federal court in New York will be ``truly the trial of the century.''

``Truly the trial of the century''

An FDA advisory committee will meet today to review whether the antidepressant Cymbalta should be used as a treatment for chronic pain, despite risks that include liver damage and skin disease.

Should Cymbalta be used for chronic pain?

A US airliner with 138 people on board made a safe emergency landing Friday after being diverted due to a reported problem with its nose gear, a Miami airport official said.

US airliner makes safe emergency landing

The country's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki India, today said it has roped in Bollywood actor R Madhavan as the brand face for its popular hatchback WagonR as it aims to increase sale of the car in South India.

Maruti ropes in Madhavan as brand face of WagonR

The Bureau of Internal Revenue here admitted it was itching to collect taxes from Indian nationals involved in money lending activities but admitted it was not easy to do so.

BIR mulls collecting taxes from Indian nationals

Josh Brolin is ``doing well'' following his split from actress Diane Lane, according to his father James.

Josh Brolin 'doing well' after split

TWO Coventry florists have won first place in a national competition for their colourful floral displays.

Coventry florists win national competition

On a roll after a hat-trick of wins, Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals will have their tails up when they take on a depleted Kolkata Knight Riders, which is struggling after back-to-back defeats, in Indian Premier League on Thursday.

Rajasthan Royals take on Kolkata Knight Riders

Minnesota winger Brad Staubitz and Columbus defenseman James Wisniewski were suspended indefinitely Saturday for chippy play during the Wild's 4-3 overtime win.

Staubitz, Wisniewski suspended for chippy play

A suspicious package that prompted several neighbouring homes to be evacuated in Mississauga's Erin Mills subdivision turned out to be perfume marked TNT, Peel police say.

Suspicious package was perfume marked 'TNT'

The bombers who murdered a young police officer in Northern Ireland have ``killed a peacemaker'', the region's chief constable has said.

Bombers 'killed a peacemaker'

Panini announced today that Frost Bank, one of the nation's leading financial institutions, has selected the Panini Vision X ' check scanner for branch image capture.

Frost Bank selects Panini Vision X' for branch image capture

Benton County Sheriff's deputies say a Prosser boy was stabbed multiple times last night over a narcotics dispute.

Prosser boy stabbed multiple times

The first female bomb squad officer joined the police on Monday evening after successfully completing a grueling 10-month-long training course.

First female bomb squad officer joins the police

Global IT solutions provider 3i Infotech on Tuesday said it is planning to foray into China through a joint venture with a Chinese IT solutions and services firm Yucheng Technologies.

3i Infotech plans foray into China

In an effort to further narrow the razor-thin gap between his foreign policy position and President Obama's, Republican candidate Mitt Romney announced in an interview with CBS News that he is ``open'' to invading Syria.

Romney 'open' to invading Syria

LEND Lease has announced a $100 million contract to deisgn pricing, delivery and commissioning of the first Pacific National coal rolling stock maintenance facility near Nebo in Queensland.

Lend Lease announces $100 million contract

Banks across the nation are planning to sell assets in order to raise cash to fulfill federally required capital reserves, reported the East Bay Business Times.

Banks plan to sell assets

03:07 PM,Jul 07,2011 New Delhi, July 7 Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said there is inflationary pressure in the economy, even as inflation in the food segment declined marginally.

There is inflationary pressure in the economy:

A driver was robbed at gunpoint after a man entered his car Tuesday afternoon.

Driver robbed at gunpoint

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -Arkansas says star quarterback Ryan Mallett suffered a concussion during the Razorbacks' loss at Auburn.

Arkansas says Mallett suffered concussion

Berlin, March 13 American actor and director George Clooney began shooting in Berlin this week his new film, ``The Monuments Men'', which tells the story of seven men who will do anything to recover the works of art stolen by Germany's Nazi army.

George Clooney begins shooting new film

A personal trainer accused of raping a 19-year-old woman while giving her a massage at her Manchester home was arraigned in Superior Court on Tuesday on a charge of first-degree sexual assault.

Personal trainer accused of rape

Albania has been hit by extremely heavy flooding causing many to flee from their homes.

Albania hit by heavy flooding

Effective today, police would halve the compound fines for traffic summonses, except those for serious offences, said Federal traffic chief Senior Asst Comm II Datuk Hamza Taib.

Police to halve compound fines for traffic summonses

Children's Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour at GRD Academy on Friday.

Children's Day celebrated with enthusiasm

Two communist rebels were killed in a clash with government troops in the eastern Philippines, a military report said Friday.

Two communist rebels killed in clash in eastern Philippines

India's undrawn external loan from multilateral agencies like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank amounted to a huge Rs 95,487 cr by March this year.

Undrawn external loan amounts Rs 95,487 cr:

As soon as I am out of jail, I'll prove I am a virgin.

I'll prove I'm a virgin:

All Morehouse Parish schools that were open for the 2008-09 school year will be open for the upcoming school year as well.

All Morehouse Parish schools to open this year

An NFL player wants fans drunk for Sunday's game, leading to some strange reactions and questions of whether the league will discipline the player.

NFL player wants fan drunk for Sunday's game

Villarreal have overtaken Real Madrid in the UEFA rankings for the first time in their history.

Villarreal overtake Real Madrid in UEFA rankings

Angelina Jolie has checked into a hospital in the south of France where she is expected to give birth to her twins.

Angelina Jolie checks into hospital

Palm Beach County court records show Capriati was charged by prosecutors on Wednesday.

Former tennis ace Capriati charged

Joe Satriani has warned Coldplay they're about to get served at the Grammy Awards.

Coldplay to get served at the Grammy's?

An arrest warrant has been issued after a man had part of his ear bitten off in a bar fight in East Lothian.

Warrant issued after man has part of ear bitten off at bar

President of Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas will pay a visit to Russia on January 25-28 on the invitation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Mahmoud Abbas to visit Russia

Dragon Quest X will be an online RPG for the Wii and Wii U, the Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary press conference revealed today.

Dragon Quest X is an online RPG

China refused today to impose new sanctions of Iran because its nuclear program , where the Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Chi Guy mentioned that china are keeping an eye of Iran's situations, and he confirmed the China's imposing of new sanctions on Iran.

China keep refusing to imposing new sanctions on Iran

Over 100 million people in China are suffering from mental disorders, while one in eight residents of Shanghai were affected by mental or behavioural problems, a new study about mentally ill patients in China revealed.

Over 100 million suffer from mental disorders in China

The Kyrgyz parliament approved two election reforms last week, impacting presidential and parliamentary elections, as well as formation and activity of election commissions.

Kyrgyz parliament approves election reforms

Emmy-winner Aaron Paul answers fan questions about the best prank he ever pulled on set, the potential for a TwaughtHammer reunion, and the one quality he shares with his character, Jesse Pinkman.

Aaron Paul answers fan questions

Hundreds of residents turned out in force on Saturday to join the eco-town protest march againt plans to build 15,000-plus new homes in mid-Bedfordshire.

Hundreds join 'eco-town' protest march

Former Chief Economic Advisor to the Indian Government and Chief Economist of the World Bank, Kaushik Basu, on Wednesday said direct cash transfer should be ``indexed'' to adjust with inflation.

Direct cash transfer should be indexed to adjust with inflation:

Marc Tyler has been suspended by USC following a joke in which he insinuated that the school paid its football players.

Marc Tyler suspended by USC

Construction crews will be installing light poles in Idaho Falls, Rigby, and St. Anthony starting this week.

Crews installing light poles

Kisspeptin, the small hormone that starts puberty, also plays a vital role in the brain to trigger ovulation, scientists have found.

Kisspeptin - the hormone that starts ovulation

Nicki Minaj is well on her way to becoming the next JK Rowling, by revealing that she is stretching her talents and is planning to release two books as part of her dream to run an business ``empire.''

Nicki Minaj planning to release two books

Smart Balance will acquire Udi's from majority shareholder Hubson Acquisition, LLC, an affiliate of E&A industries, the family of founder Udi Baron and other minority holders.

Smart Balance to acquire Udi's Healthy Foods

Maura Johnston announced today that she's leaving Idolator, the pop music blog she's edited for over three years.

Maura Johnston leaves Idolator

Now Brazil's new Defense Minister, Celso Amorim -- who took office on Monday, August 7 -- has told the Brazilian press that ``he supports the withdrawal of Brazilian troops from Haiti.''

Brazilian Defense Minister Amorim supports withdrawal of troops from Haiti --

Reese Witherspoon has sparked speculation that she may be pregnant after relaxing her fitness regime.

Reese Witherspoon has sparked speculation that she may be pregnant

The Massachusetts pharmacy linked to a deadly US meningitis outbreak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday and said it would establish a fund to compensate victims.

Pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak files for bankruptcy

Cristiano Ronaldo has shocked us all by revealing that he has become a father to a baby boy.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father

A Melbourne pooch has racked up a $25,000 medical bill thanks to the love and generosity of her owner.

Pooch racks up $25,000 medical bill

Global superstar Beyoncé has reportedly banned press photographers from her Mrs Carter Show world tour in a bid to stop unflattering pictures of the singer emerging.

Beyoncé bans press photographers from world tour

Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday in Washington, DC on federal charges of perjury, making false statements and obstruction of Congress, the Washington Post reported.

Roger Clemens pleads not guilty

Wells Fargo on Monday formally launched Abbot Downing, a boutique wealth management firm for families with at least $50 million in assets.

Wells Fargo launches boutique wealth management firm

Adam Lambert has revealed that he seeks advice from two of pop music's greatest heavyweights - Lady GaGa and Madonna.

Adam Lambert seeks advice from Lady GaGa & Madonna

ESPN's Todd McShay reports that USC LB Brian Cushing ran a 4.69 forty at the Trojans' Pro Day.

Brian Cushing runs 4.69 forty

In doing so, Clemson became the first ACC school to win a division title in both football and baseball in the same academic year.

Clemson first ACC school to win division title in football and baseball

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.

Crews to repair damaged signal loops

ICM is reorganizing its literary department, hiring Nick Harris to co-head the books-to-film division, which he'll run with freshly promoted Josie Freedman.

ICM reorganizes literary department

India needs a conducive environment for local manufacturing and R&D projects to drive its medical electronics industry, a new report says.

'Local manufacturing to drive medical electronics industry'

By Xolani Mbanjwa & Sapa-AFP The ANC vowed on Monday to halve unemployment by creating five-million jobs as it outlined its revamped economic priorities in the build-up to next year's elections.

ANC 'to halve unemployment'

COLLINGWOOD president Eddie McGuire has paid tribute to Port Adelaide footballer John McCarthy, who died in Las Vegas, describing him as a ``wonderful young man''.

Collingwood's Eddie McGuire pays tribute to Port Adelaide player John McCarthy

Nelson Mandela has been hospitalized again due to a worsening lung condition, it has been reported.

Nelson Mandela hospitalized again

The Bank of England Thursday cut interest rates to an historic low of one percent in a further attempt to stimulate the economy and stave off a deepening recession.

Bank of England cuts interest rates to historic low

Monroe Transit System bus passes are now available for purchase at the city of Monroe Tax & Revenue Department, 316 Breard St.

Monroe Transit bus passes now available

Yemen's foreign minister has warned that Al-Qaeda threats should be taken seriously, after a top militant said the network's local branch aims to seize control of a strategic international waterway.

Qaeda threats should be taken seriously:

The Hang Seng Index closed at 21,677.98 on Tuesday, up 217.97 points or 1.02 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 21,677.98, up 217.97 points

Armed robbers looted cash and valuables from passengers of Mumbai-Asansol 12362 weekly train near Jamui railway station on Kiul-Jasidih section of the East Central Railway in Bihar's Jamui district, a GRP official said.

Armed robbers loot cash, valuables

The days of United Nations missions fielding only unarmed observers are long past, according to the outgoing head of the world body's peacekeeping operations, who said today that peacekeepers need to be able to wield force to get respect and make a difference.

Days of fielding only unarmed observers long past

Lasalle Secondary School has unveiled an Aboriginal room and mural as part of ongoing efforts to nurture and celebrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit education in Rainbow Schools.

Lasalle Secondary School unveils Aboriginal room and mural

A former councillor trying to win back his seat at the Surbiton Hill byelection has launched a legal action against a campaign rival.

Former councillor launches legal action against campaign rival

Fire officials said a lightning strike sparked a house fire late Wednesday night in Franklin County.

Lightning strike sparks house fire

Texas Instruments Incorporated, a developer of analog, digital signal processing, RF and DLP semiconductor technologies, announced today that it will acquire National Semiconductor for $25 per share in an all-cash transaction of about $6.5 billion.

Semiconductor company TI to acquire National semiconductor

A small-time cloth merchant, standing outside his house, died of electrocution on Tuesday night after a snapped live electric cable fell on him when a lorry working on a metro rail construction site hit an electric post on MKN Road in Alandur.

Merchant dies of electrocution

West Ham midfielder Gary O'Neil has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after aggravating his ankle following a tackle by Aston Villa'sNigel Reo-Coker last Saturday.

West Ham midfielder Gary O'Neil ruled out for remainder of the season

Panchayats would be effective tools of curbing corruption and bringing transparency in the implementation of works and spending of funds, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah said on Friday.

Panchayat Raj an effective tool to curb corruption:

South Carolina coach Dave Odom announced Friday that he will retire at the end of the season, his eighth with the Gamecocks.

Odom to retire at end of season

Green Mountain Power, a generator, transmitter, distributor of electricity, has announced that it will install and operate a Northern Power100, or NPS 100, wind turbine from Northern Power Systems at a customer site.

Green Mountain Power to install and operate NPS 100 wind turbine

Dr. Rick Warren of Saddleback Church will give the formal invocation at Barack Obama's inauguration.

Rick Warren to give invocation at the inauguration;