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Leadership Coachella Valley is now accepting applications for its 2009-2010 program, a ten-month series of classes aimed at developing and motivating future community leaders.	Leadership Coachella Valley is accepting applications.
Overall taxable retail sales declined 6.3 percent during the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, but sales by retailers were unchanged.	Retail sales declined 6.3 percent.
Wildfires continued to rage on Friday night on the French island of Corsica where emergency services confronted them on several fronts.	Wildfires continued to rage on the French island of Corsica.
Authorities say federal prosecutors have reached settlement deals with three Internet poker companies, under which more than a half billion dollars will be paid to the government.	Prosecutors have reached deals with three Internet poker companies.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday said that the transition in Afghanistan ``must be Afghan-owned'' and ``it must be planned and implemented in a sustainable manner.''	The transition in Afghanistan must be and it must be planned and implemented in a sustainable manner.
Two Blockbuster stores in Orange County that were shut after the video rental chain declared bankruptcy last fall will reopen in early May, according to media reports.	Two Blockbuster stores in Orange County declared will reopen.
Irene is retired, boosted off the list of all future hurricane names by the World Meteorological Organization's hurricane committee because of the fatalities and damage it caused in August 2011.	Irene is retired.
Actress Anne Hathaway and US Tv producer Lorne Michaels are set to be honoured at the 2013 Costume Designers Guild Awards.	Actress Anne Hathaway are set to be honoured at the 2013 Costume Designers Guild Awards.
A tow truck clipped a pedestrian and broke her leg as she crossed a road in Rancho Penasquitos Thursday night, San Diego police said.	A tow truck clipped and broke her leg.
China and Russia signed 27 bilateral trade contracts worth $15 billion, officials said Saturday.	China and Russia signed 27 trade contracts.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has a message for Obama: ``Our country's not soft, Mr. President.''	Our country's not soft, Mr. President.
The Labour Government has announced that Northern Rock will increase mortgage lending by up to £14 billion over the next two years.	Northern Rock will increase lending.
UK-based Marks & Spencer, a retailer of clothing, food and home products, has announced that it will offer its online international delivery service to 73 new countries.	Marks & Spencer will offer its online delivery service to 73 new countries.
Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St. Louis celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. St. Louis won his second career Art Ross Trophy to become the oldest scoring champion in NHL history, while Capitals star Alex Ovechkin claimed his third Maurice ``Rocket'' Richard Trophy on Sunday.	St. Louis won his second career Art Ross Trophy.
Los Angeles fast-attack submarine USS Helena arrived at its new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., June 15.	USS Helena arrived at its new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk.
BMW was upped to outperform from underperform by Credit Suisse, which hiked its price target to 42 euros from 32 euros.	BMW was upped to outperform by Credit Suisse.
MPs approved their own plan for a new human rights authority yesterday, despite being told the government was already working on a similar project.	MPs approved their plan for a new rights authority.
Former Sen. Robert Mellow was ordered by the state Ethics Commission to pay $21,000 to the Commonwealth as restitution for taxpayer-financed rent on his Peckville district office that went to Brad Inc., a company he partly owned.	Robert Mellow was ordered to pay $ 21,000.
Two days after Walmart held a hiring event in Altadena for their opened a temporary hiring center on Monday at 2369 Lincoln Ave. in Altadena to facilitate applications.	Walmart held in Altadena for their opened a temporary hiring center.
n The defending World Series champion Phillies held their first full squad workout at the Carpenter Complex in Clearwater on Tuesday.	N The Phillies held their first full squad workout.
Olivia Munn has revealed that she used to cancel everything and go to watch her costars Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey dancing naked while shooting for new movie.	Olivia Munn used to cancel everything to watch her costars dancing naked.
Earlier, while replying to Salman Khan's dig at Guzaarish, Hrithik may have stepped a little out of line, but he did say that he hoped to get a hug from Salman when he met him.	Hrithik hoped to get a hug from Salman.
CONNACHT COACH Eric Elwood has made six changes from the side beaten by Ireland for tonight's final pre-season friendly against Saracens at the HAC ground in London.	Eric Elwood has made six changes.
An Indonesian presidential spokesman has rejected claims that child asylum seekers in the country face systemic abuse.	An Indonesian presidential spokesman has rejected claims child asylum seekers face abuse.
Bad smell shuts down Orica warehouse Updated: 23:05, Monday January 21, 2013 Chemical company Orica has temporarily shut down one of its warehouses in Sydney's southwest after several workers at the site fell ill.	Bad smell shuts down Orica warehouse fell.
A new chemical could make human teeth ``cavity proof'' -- and do away with the need for visits to the dentist.	A chemical could make teeth cavity proof.
A breakfast benefiting a Kennewick literacy program is 8 am to 1 pm Sunday at the Masonic Lodge, 601 W. 6th Ave., Kennewick.	A breakfast benefiting a literacy program is.
Gold prices are likely to touch Rs 22,000 per 10 gms by year end, as the cash-rich financial institutions like mutual funds may divert investments to bullion in view of uncertainty in the stock market, industrial body Assocham said on Sunday.	Gold prices are likely to touch Rs 22,000 per 10 gms by year end.
Nobel laureate and renowned high energy physicist Carlo Rubbia has proposed a nuclear proliferation resistant system ``Energy Amplifier '' or ``Accelerator Driven Sub-critical System ''.	Nobel laureate has proposed a nuclear proliferation resistant system.
EA and Maxis have announced Darkspore, a new RPG inspired by Spore and set for a 2011 release.	EA and Maxis have announced Darkspore.
FDA officials on Monday said that the agency will seek authority from Congress to approve generic versions of biotechnology drugs, CQ HealthBeat reports.	FDA officials said the agency will seek authority to approve generic versions of biotechnology drugs.
Binghamton, NY A home contractor pleaded guilty to taking money from customers without doing the work.	Binghamton, A contractor pleaded guilty to taking.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed utility man Jerry Hairston on the disabled list Tuesday with a strained groin.	The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Jerry Hairston on the disabled list.
United Drug, the Dublin and London listed provider of services to healthcare manufacturers and pharmaceutical retailers, has completed a financing exercise in relation to its debt facilities.	United Drug, listed, has completed a financing exercise.
Except for 20 details out of 58 departments of the Government of Manipur, details of all other departments are missing in the official web directory of the State Government.	Details are missing in the web directory.
After climbing during the first half of the day, the Iseq fell back in afternoon trading in line with global markets, as disappointing US retail sales figures weighed on investor sentiment.	The Iseq fell back, as US retail sales figures weighed.
Kaman agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks for 1 year worth $8 million.	Kaman agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.
Two kittens were dumped in a cardboard box without food and water in a ``cruel'' incident.	Two kittens were dumped in a cardboard box without food and water.
More than three months after turning itself into a bank, GMAC LLC is still waiting for the green light from regulators to issue debt crucial to its funding plan.	GMAC LLC is waiting to issue debt.
Hong Kong film star Jackie Chan and NBA star Yao Ming were appointed promotion ambassadors for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo on Thursday.	Jackie Chan and Yao Ming were appointed ambassadors for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
A 19-year-old man was shot Thursday night as he was leaving work, the Stockton Police Department reported.	A man was shot as he was leaving work.
London-based e-commerce provider eCommera has secured £1.3 million in investment from private equity firm ePlanet.	ECommera has secured £ 1.3 million.
The Royal Ballet of London will make its first visit to Cuba in July and is planning performances there that will include a tribute to the Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso, Reuters reported.	The Royal Ballet will make and is planning performances there.
Ambassador Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda with Embassy staff and Sri Lankan community members in Japan visited two evacuation centres in Fukushima prefecture in Japan on Sunday to show solidarity with the people and Government of Japan.	Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda members in Japan visited two evacuation centres.
Two pets were rescued when a kitchen fire in an apartment in Zion caused $5,000 damage.	A kitchen fire caused $ 5,000 damage.
The exports of the country have become more diversified as focus has started shifting from textile to other products.	The exports have become more diversified.
Food prices in Australia could double over the next three years due to ever increasing demand and overall global shortages.	Food prices could double over the three years.
Malaysia and Brunei have agreed to explore new areas of co-operation to give their economies a boost.	Malaysia and Brunei have agreed to explore new areas of co-operation.
Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on David Beckham and sources in France confirm that there is much optimism that a deal can be agreed very soon.	Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on David Beckham.
A light earthquake rattled an area near a ghost town in Nevada on early Wednesday morning, seismologists said, but no damage or casualties were reported.	A light earthquake rattled an area near a ghost town in Nevada.
Mitt Romney widened his cash advantage over President Obama in July as the president's reelection campaign continued to wage a costly air assault against the Republican presidential challenger, racing through more money than it raised.	Mitt Romney widened his cash advantage over President Obama.
Hollywood star Colin Farrell is reportedly giving up his Catholic faith to convert to Judaism for his new girlfriend Emma Forest.	Colin Farrell is giving up to convert to Judaism.
Burglars ransacked a Gilbert teacher's home, took some of her belongings and left a political message behind.	Burglars ransacked a Gilbert teacher's home, and left a political message.
NEW YORK -Enrique Iglesias won't be joining Britney Spears on an upcoming tour despite her announcement that he would.	Enrique Iglesias won't be joining Britney Spears on an tour.
US Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that China will agree to a new round of UN sanctions against Iran over its suspect nuclear activities, despite having long held out against the move.	China will agree to a new round of UN sanctions against Iran.
Singer/actress Christina Milian has joined The Voice, stepping into the role of the show's Social Media Correspondent.	Christina Milian has joined The Voice.
Jacob Zuma officially became South Africa's fourth president since democracy at 11.20pm on Saturday when he took the oath of office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.	Jacob Zuma took the oath.
The report obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday indicates that Annie Dookhan told police several times that she knew what she had done was wrong and that she had ``messed up bad.''	Annie Dookhan told police she knew and she had messed up bad.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Wednesday he is ready to tell his side of the scandal to the people of Illinois and that he would do so no later than Thursday.	Rod Blagojevich said he is ready to tell his side of the scandal.
B&Q is overhauling its pricing strategy by replacing the complex promotional structure with a simple system that it claims ``removes the need for shopping around''.	B&Q is overhauling its pricing strategy.
Former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger, who is dating racer Lewis Hamilton, likes to go out on date nights alone.	Nicole Scherzinger likes to go on date nights alone.
Mortgage loans worth 8.8 million manat were issued through the Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund, acting under the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, in January-February, the AMF said on Thursday.	Loans worth 8.8 million manat were issued, the AMF said.
Recession drove European Union greenhouse gas emissions down by a record 7.2 percent in 2009, putting the bloc ahead of schedule in making promised cuts, EU data showed on Wednesday.	Recession drove European Union greenhouse gas emissions down by a record 7.2 percent.
A 42-year-old Butler County deputy, who collapsed Monday while he was off duty, died of an apparent heart attack, coroner's officials said Tuesday.	A Butler County deputy died of an heart attack.
Neve Campbell has insisted that she is ``doing great'' in the wake of her recent divorce filing.	Neve Campbell is doing great in the wake of her divorce filing.
Punk rockers ANTI-FLAG have cancelled a European tour after frontman JUSTIN SANE broke his collar bone while stage-diving.	Rockers ANTI-FLAG have cancelled a European tour.
The local Taliban militants have formally announced indefinite ceasefire in a northern Pakistani valley after months of bloody clashes with security forces which killed hundreds of people.	The Taliban militants have formally announced indefinite ceasefire in a Pakistani valley.
The death toll from the Italian cruise ship disaster rose to 11 on Tuesday, as a shocking new audio recording between the ship's captain and the Italian Coast Guard emerged.	The death toll from the Italian cruise ship disaster rose to 11.
A Silver Alert has been issued for a Jones County man who is believed to be cognitively impaired.	A Silver Alert has been issued for a Jones County man.
A maternity unit at a Hampshire hospital has reopened following a gas leak which led to some wards being evacuated and 38 patients moved.	A maternity unit at a Hampshire hospital has reopened following a gas leak.
The German government has taken a 25% stake in Commerzbank, the country's second biggest lender, in return for an €18 billion injection of cash.	The German government has taken a 25% stake in Commerzbank.
90.7 The Capstone will host Tuscapalooza, an event devoted to experiencing the diversity of Tuscaloosa's music scene.	The Capstone will host Tuscapalooza.
The Arc of Monmouth will begin to offer free health screenings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.	The Arc of Monmouth will begin to offer free health screenings.
APPLE has discussed investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Twitter, The New York Times reports.	APPLE has discussed investing in Twitter.
A new phylogenetic analysis of blind scorpions that live in the stygian depths of caves in Mexico has suggested that adaptation to caves is reversible, which is evidence that specialized adaptations are not evolutionary dead ends.	A analysis of blind scorpions that live in the depths of caves in Mexico has suggested adaptation is reversible.
World famous tenor Placido Domingo will be supporting the Christchurch rebuilding effort when he performs at the CBS Arena in October this year.	Placido Domingo will be supporting the Christchurch rebuilding effort.
Two motorcyclists were sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon in separate accidents.	Two motorcyclists were sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon.
Togo has lodged a legal complaint against the African Football Confederation and a rebel group behind a deadly attack on the team as it travelled to the African Nations Cup in Angola last month, legal sources said on Thursday.	Togo has lodged a legal complaint.
For the first time in three weeks, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson took snaps from under center during the team portion of practice Friday, an important step to prove that he can play Sunday against Cincinnati at CenturyLink Field.	Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson took snaps.
A Glendale man was sentenced to more than seven years in prison today for a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors out of $14 million.	A Glendale man was sentenced for a Ponzi scheme.
A married mother of two will go onto represent Pakistan in the Miss World contest this year after being crowned Miss Pakistan World 2008.	A mother of two will go onto represent Pakistan in the Miss World contest.
The chairman of the BBC Trust, Lord Patten, has declared that he does not think newspapers should not face statutory regulation but explains why broadcasters do need regulation by Ofcom.	The chairman of the BBC Trust has declared he does not think newspapers should not face statutory regulation.
Charlie Sheen has finally been fired from his hit sitcom Two And A Half Men.	Charlie Sheen has been fired from his sitcom Two And A Half Men.
Uefa has announced it has opened disciplinary proceedings to probe crowd trouble at the Uefa Cup tie between SK Brann and Everton in Norway on 13th February.	Uefa has opened to probe crowd trouble.
'Skins' actress Hannah Murray talks about her new film 'Chatroom' and working with the acclaimed Japanese horror director Hideo Nakata.	Hannah Murray talks about her Chatroom.
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said that he would be happy to debate with Micheál Martin on the EU fiscal treaty - along with all the other party leaders.	Gerry Adams would be happy to debate with the leaders.
An assistant principal at a Fort Wayne high school was arrested on two counts of felony child seduction after the school told police he admitted to a relationship with a 17-year-old student.	An assistant principal was arrested on two counts of child seduction.
Members of the Newtown, Connecticut community are beginning the healing process after an unspeakable tragedy.	Members of the Newtown, Connecticut community are beginning the healing process.
A Bedford County inmate awaiting trial on drug charges has now been charged with solicitation to commit murder.	A Bedford County inmate has been charged with solicitation to commit murder.
Recent posts discuss why lovers might want to know more about what's going on in their limbic brains, how too much intense stimulation of the brain's primitive reward circuitry can lead to subtle mood swings and a need for more stimulation, and how dopamine fluctuations drive the Coolidge Effect I've also mentioned that there's a way to make love that helps ease dopamine extremes and promote harmony.	There's a way to make love.
Fashion-obsessed performer Lady GaGa has signed an exclusive deal with Georgio Armani, for her future outfits.	Lady GaGa has signed an deal with Georgio Armani.
Canadian postal workers began a series of rolling strikes late Thursday night after talks with the government-owned postal agency failed to yield an agreement, Bloomberg reported Friday.	Canadian postal workers began a series of rolling strikes.
John Allen, commander of the US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, said Thursday that the US will need to maintain ``significant combat power'' in Afghanistan next year.	The US will need to maintain significant combat power in Afghanistan.
``I will sign the congressional redistricting bill when it gets to my desk.	I will sign the redistricting bill.
A federal grand jury indicted a Jacksonville man Tuesday who was arrested last month in Springfield and accused of having more than 260 pounds of marijuana.	A federal grand jury indicted a Jacksonville man.
Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses in a rout today, and Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney showed strength in Wyoming, a weekend prelude to suddenly pivotal Southern showdowns in the week ahead.	Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses.
A man in China has been handed a one-year jail sentence for ending a college exam five minutes early.	A man has been handed a sentence for ending a college exam five minutes early.
The premiere of the series Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, debuting on 16 August, on Sunday.	The premiere Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.
The 2553rd Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, the apostle of peace, was observed Saturday by organizing various programmes with the message of peace and harmony among people.	The 2553rd Buddha Jayanti, was observed.
Starbucks stopped serving drinks with milk in many Chinese outlets on Friday as a crisis over poisoned dairy products that have left four babies dead and thousands of others sick spiralled.	Starbucks stopped serving with milk.

Leadership Coachella Valley is now accepting applications for its 2009-2010 program, a ten-month series of classes aimed at developing and motivating future community leaders.

Leadership Coachella Valley is accepting applications.

Overall taxable retail sales declined 6.3 percent during the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, but sales by retailers were unchanged.

Retail sales declined 6.3 percent.

Wildfires continued to rage on Friday night on the French island of Corsica where emergency services confronted them on several fronts.

Wildfires continued to rage on the French island of Corsica.

Authorities say federal prosecutors have reached settlement deals with three Internet poker companies, under which more than a half billion dollars will be paid to the government.

Prosecutors have reached deals with three Internet poker companies.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday said that the transition in Afghanistan ``must be Afghan-owned'' and ``it must be planned and implemented in a sustainable manner.''

The transition in Afghanistan must be and it must be planned and implemented in a sustainable manner.

Two Blockbuster stores in Orange County that were shut after the video rental chain declared bankruptcy last fall will reopen in early May, according to media reports.

Two Blockbuster stores in Orange County declared will reopen.

Irene is retired, boosted off the list of all future hurricane names by the World Meteorological Organization's hurricane committee because of the fatalities and damage it caused in August 2011.

Irene is retired.

Actress Anne Hathaway and US Tv producer Lorne Michaels are set to be honoured at the 2013 Costume Designers Guild Awards.

Actress Anne Hathaway are set to be honoured at the 2013 Costume Designers Guild Awards.

A tow truck clipped a pedestrian and broke her leg as she crossed a road in Rancho Penasquitos Thursday night, San Diego police said.

A tow truck clipped and broke her leg.

China and Russia signed 27 bilateral trade contracts worth $15 billion, officials said Saturday.

China and Russia signed 27 trade contracts.

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has a message for Obama: ``Our country's not soft, Mr. President.''

Our country's not soft, Mr. President.

The Labour Government has announced that Northern Rock will increase mortgage lending by up to £14 billion over the next two years.

Northern Rock will increase lending.

UK-based Marks & Spencer, a retailer of clothing, food and home products, has announced that it will offer its online international delivery service to 73 new countries.

Marks & Spencer will offer its online delivery service to 73 new countries.

Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St. Louis celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. St. Louis won his second career Art Ross Trophy to become the oldest scoring champion in NHL history, while Capitals star Alex Ovechkin claimed his third Maurice ``Rocket'' Richard Trophy on Sunday.

St. Louis won his second career Art Ross Trophy.

Los Angeles fast-attack submarine USS Helena arrived at its new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., June 15.

USS Helena arrived at its new homeport of Naval Station Norfolk.

BMW was upped to outperform from underperform by Credit Suisse, which hiked its price target to 42 euros from 32 euros.

BMW was upped to outperform by Credit Suisse.

MPs approved their own plan for a new human rights authority yesterday, despite being told the government was already working on a similar project.

MPs approved their plan for a new rights authority.

Former Sen. Robert Mellow was ordered by the state Ethics Commission to pay $21,000 to the Commonwealth as restitution for taxpayer-financed rent on his Peckville district office that went to Brad Inc., a company he partly owned.

Robert Mellow was ordered to pay $ 21,000.

Two days after Walmart held a hiring event in Altadena for their opened a temporary hiring center on Monday at 2369 Lincoln Ave. in Altadena to facilitate applications.

Walmart held in Altadena for their opened a temporary hiring center.

n The defending World Series champion Phillies held their first full squad workout at the Carpenter Complex in Clearwater on Tuesday.

N The Phillies held their first full squad workout.

Olivia Munn has revealed that she used to cancel everything and go to watch her costars Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey dancing naked while shooting for new movie.

Olivia Munn used to cancel everything to watch her costars dancing naked.

Earlier, while replying to Salman Khan's dig at Guzaarish, Hrithik may have stepped a little out of line, but he did say that he hoped to get a hug from Salman when he met him.

Hrithik hoped to get a hug from Salman.

CONNACHT COACH Eric Elwood has made six changes from the side beaten by Ireland for tonight's final pre-season friendly against Saracens at the HAC ground in London.

Eric Elwood has made six changes.

An Indonesian presidential spokesman has rejected claims that child asylum seekers in the country face systemic abuse.

An Indonesian presidential spokesman has rejected claims child asylum seekers face abuse.

Bad smell shuts down Orica warehouse Updated: 23:05, Monday January 21, 2013 Chemical company Orica has temporarily shut down one of its warehouses in Sydney's southwest after several workers at the site fell ill.

Bad smell shuts down Orica warehouse fell.

A new chemical could make human teeth ``cavity proof'' -- and do away with the need for visits to the dentist.

A chemical could make teeth cavity proof.

A breakfast benefiting a Kennewick literacy program is 8 am to 1 pm Sunday at the Masonic Lodge, 601 W. 6th Ave., Kennewick.

A breakfast benefiting a literacy program is.

Gold prices are likely to touch Rs 22,000 per 10 gms by year end, as the cash-rich financial institutions like mutual funds may divert investments to bullion in view of uncertainty in the stock market, industrial body Assocham said on Sunday.

Gold prices are likely to touch Rs 22,000 per 10 gms by year end.

Nobel laureate and renowned high energy physicist Carlo Rubbia has proposed a nuclear proliferation resistant system ``Energy Amplifier '' or ``Accelerator Driven Sub-critical System ''.

Nobel laureate has proposed a nuclear proliferation resistant system.

EA and Maxis have announced Darkspore, a new RPG inspired by Spore and set for a 2011 release.

EA and Maxis have announced Darkspore.

FDA officials on Monday said that the agency will seek authority from Congress to approve generic versions of biotechnology drugs, CQ HealthBeat reports.

FDA officials said the agency will seek authority to approve generic versions of biotechnology drugs.

Binghamton, NY A home contractor pleaded guilty to taking money from customers without doing the work.

Binghamton, A contractor pleaded guilty to taking.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed utility man Jerry Hairston on the disabled list Tuesday with a strained groin.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Jerry Hairston on the disabled list.

United Drug, the Dublin and London listed provider of services to healthcare manufacturers and pharmaceutical retailers, has completed a financing exercise in relation to its debt facilities.

United Drug, listed, has completed a financing exercise.

Except for 20 details out of 58 departments of the Government of Manipur, details of all other departments are missing in the official web directory of the State Government.

Details are missing in the web directory.

After climbing during the first half of the day, the Iseq fell back in afternoon trading in line with global markets, as disappointing US retail sales figures weighed on investor sentiment.

The Iseq fell back, as US retail sales figures weighed.

Kaman agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks for 1 year worth $8 million.

Kaman agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.

Two kittens were dumped in a cardboard box without food and water in a ``cruel'' incident.

Two kittens were dumped in a cardboard box without food and water.

More than three months after turning itself into a bank, GMAC LLC is still waiting for the green light from regulators to issue debt crucial to its funding plan.

GMAC LLC is waiting to issue debt.

Hong Kong film star Jackie Chan and NBA star Yao Ming were appointed promotion ambassadors for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo on Thursday.

Jackie Chan and Yao Ming were appointed ambassadors for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

A 19-year-old man was shot Thursday night as he was leaving work, the Stockton Police Department reported.

A man was shot as he was leaving work.

London-based e-commerce provider eCommera has secured £1.3 million in investment from private equity firm ePlanet.

ECommera has secured £ 1.3 million.

The Royal Ballet of London will make its first visit to Cuba in July and is planning performances there that will include a tribute to the Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso, Reuters reported.

The Royal Ballet will make and is planning performances there.

Ambassador Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda with Embassy staff and Sri Lankan community members in Japan visited two evacuation centres in Fukushima prefecture in Japan on Sunday to show solidarity with the people and Government of Japan.

Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda members in Japan visited two evacuation centres.

Two pets were rescued when a kitchen fire in an apartment in Zion caused $5,000 damage.

A kitchen fire caused $ 5,000 damage.

The exports of the country have become more diversified as focus has started shifting from textile to other products.

The exports have become more diversified.

Food prices in Australia could double over the next three years due to ever increasing demand and overall global shortages.

Food prices could double over the three years.

Malaysia and Brunei have agreed to explore new areas of co-operation to give their economies a boost.

Malaysia and Brunei have agreed to explore new areas of co-operation.

Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on David Beckham and sources in France confirm that there is much optimism that a deal can be agreed very soon.

Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on David Beckham.

A light earthquake rattled an area near a ghost town in Nevada on early Wednesday morning, seismologists said, but no damage or casualties were reported.

A light earthquake rattled an area near a ghost town in Nevada.

Mitt Romney widened his cash advantage over President Obama in July as the president's reelection campaign continued to wage a costly air assault against the Republican presidential challenger, racing through more money than it raised.

Mitt Romney widened his cash advantage over President Obama.

Hollywood star Colin Farrell is reportedly giving up his Catholic faith to convert to Judaism for his new girlfriend Emma Forest.

Colin Farrell is giving up to convert to Judaism.

Burglars ransacked a Gilbert teacher's home, took some of her belongings and left a political message behind.

Burglars ransacked a Gilbert teacher's home, and left a political message.

NEW YORK -Enrique Iglesias won't be joining Britney Spears on an upcoming tour despite her announcement that he would.

Enrique Iglesias won't be joining Britney Spears on an tour.

US Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that China will agree to a new round of UN sanctions against Iran over its suspect nuclear activities, despite having long held out against the move.

China will agree to a new round of UN sanctions against Iran.

Singer/actress Christina Milian has joined The Voice, stepping into the role of the show's Social Media Correspondent.

Christina Milian has joined The Voice.

Jacob Zuma officially became South Africa's fourth president since democracy at 11.20pm on Saturday when he took the oath of office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

Jacob Zuma took the oath.

The report obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday indicates that Annie Dookhan told police several times that she knew what she had done was wrong and that she had ``messed up bad.''

Annie Dookhan told police she knew and she had messed up bad.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Wednesday he is ready to tell his side of the scandal to the people of Illinois and that he would do so no later than Thursday.

Rod Blagojevich said he is ready to tell his side of the scandal.

B&Q is overhauling its pricing strategy by replacing the complex promotional structure with a simple system that it claims ``removes the need for shopping around''.

B&Q is overhauling its pricing strategy.

Former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger, who is dating racer Lewis Hamilton, likes to go out on date nights alone.

Nicole Scherzinger likes to go on date nights alone.

Mortgage loans worth 8.8 million manat were issued through the Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund, acting under the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, in January-February, the AMF said on Thursday.

Loans worth 8.8 million manat were issued, the AMF said.

Recession drove European Union greenhouse gas emissions down by a record 7.2 percent in 2009, putting the bloc ahead of schedule in making promised cuts, EU data showed on Wednesday.

Recession drove European Union greenhouse gas emissions down by a record 7.2 percent.

A 42-year-old Butler County deputy, who collapsed Monday while he was off duty, died of an apparent heart attack, coroner's officials said Tuesday.

A Butler County deputy died of an heart attack.

Neve Campbell has insisted that she is ``doing great'' in the wake of her recent divorce filing.

Neve Campbell is doing great in the wake of her divorce filing.

Punk rockers ANTI-FLAG have cancelled a European tour after frontman JUSTIN SANE broke his collar bone while stage-diving.

Rockers ANTI-FLAG have cancelled a European tour.

The local Taliban militants have formally announced indefinite ceasefire in a northern Pakistani valley after months of bloody clashes with security forces which killed hundreds of people.

The Taliban militants have formally announced indefinite ceasefire in a Pakistani valley.

The death toll from the Italian cruise ship disaster rose to 11 on Tuesday, as a shocking new audio recording between the ship's captain and the Italian Coast Guard emerged.

The death toll from the Italian cruise ship disaster rose to 11.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a Jones County man who is believed to be cognitively impaired.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a Jones County man.

A maternity unit at a Hampshire hospital has reopened following a gas leak which led to some wards being evacuated and 38 patients moved.

A maternity unit at a Hampshire hospital has reopened following a gas leak.

The German government has taken a 25% stake in Commerzbank, the country's second biggest lender, in return for an €18 billion injection of cash.

The German government has taken a 25% stake in Commerzbank.

90.7 The Capstone will host Tuscapalooza, an event devoted to experiencing the diversity of Tuscaloosa's music scene.

The Capstone will host Tuscapalooza.

The Arc of Monmouth will begin to offer free health screenings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

The Arc of Monmouth will begin to offer free health screenings.

APPLE has discussed investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Twitter, The New York Times reports.

APPLE has discussed investing in Twitter.

A new phylogenetic analysis of blind scorpions that live in the stygian depths of caves in Mexico has suggested that adaptation to caves is reversible, which is evidence that specialized adaptations are not evolutionary dead ends.

A analysis of blind scorpions that live in the depths of caves in Mexico has suggested adaptation is reversible.

World famous tenor Placido Domingo will be supporting the Christchurch rebuilding effort when he performs at the CBS Arena in October this year.

Placido Domingo will be supporting the Christchurch rebuilding effort.

Two motorcyclists were sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon in separate accidents.

Two motorcyclists were sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon.

Togo has lodged a legal complaint against the African Football Confederation and a rebel group behind a deadly attack on the team as it travelled to the African Nations Cup in Angola last month, legal sources said on Thursday.

Togo has lodged a legal complaint.

For the first time in three weeks, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson took snaps from under center during the team portion of practice Friday, an important step to prove that he can play Sunday against Cincinnati at CenturyLink Field.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson took snaps.

A Glendale man was sentenced to more than seven years in prison today for a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors out of $14 million.

A Glendale man was sentenced for a Ponzi scheme.

A married mother of two will go onto represent Pakistan in the Miss World contest this year after being crowned Miss Pakistan World 2008.

A mother of two will go onto represent Pakistan in the Miss World contest.

The chairman of the BBC Trust, Lord Patten, has declared that he does not think newspapers should not face statutory regulation but explains why broadcasters do need regulation by Ofcom.

The chairman of the BBC Trust has declared he does not think newspapers should not face statutory regulation.

Charlie Sheen has finally been fired from his hit sitcom Two And A Half Men.

Charlie Sheen has been fired from his sitcom Two And A Half Men.

Uefa has announced it has opened disciplinary proceedings to probe crowd trouble at the Uefa Cup tie between SK Brann and Everton in Norway on 13th February.

Uefa has opened to probe crowd trouble.

'Skins' actress Hannah Murray talks about her new film 'Chatroom' and working with the acclaimed Japanese horror director Hideo Nakata.

Hannah Murray talks about her Chatroom.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said that he would be happy to debate with Micheál Martin on the EU fiscal treaty - along with all the other party leaders.

Gerry Adams would be happy to debate with the leaders.

An assistant principal at a Fort Wayne high school was arrested on two counts of felony child seduction after the school told police he admitted to a relationship with a 17-year-old student.

An assistant principal was arrested on two counts of child seduction.

Members of the Newtown, Connecticut community are beginning the healing process after an unspeakable tragedy.

Members of the Newtown, Connecticut community are beginning the healing process.

A Bedford County inmate awaiting trial on drug charges has now been charged with solicitation to commit murder.

A Bedford County inmate has been charged with solicitation to commit murder.

Recent posts discuss why lovers might want to know more about what's going on in their limbic brains, how too much intense stimulation of the brain's primitive reward circuitry can lead to subtle mood swings and a need for more stimulation, and how dopamine fluctuations drive the Coolidge Effect I've also mentioned that there's a way to make love that helps ease dopamine extremes and promote harmony.

There's a way to make love.

Fashion-obsessed performer Lady GaGa has signed an exclusive deal with Georgio Armani, for her future outfits.

Lady GaGa has signed an deal with Georgio Armani.

Canadian postal workers began a series of rolling strikes late Thursday night after talks with the government-owned postal agency failed to yield an agreement, Bloomberg reported Friday.

Canadian postal workers began a series of rolling strikes.

John Allen, commander of the US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, said Thursday that the US will need to maintain ``significant combat power'' in Afghanistan next year.

The US will need to maintain significant combat power in Afghanistan.

``I will sign the congressional redistricting bill when it gets to my desk.

I will sign the redistricting bill.

A federal grand jury indicted a Jacksonville man Tuesday who was arrested last month in Springfield and accused of having more than 260 pounds of marijuana.

A federal grand jury indicted a Jacksonville man.

Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses in a rout today, and Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney showed strength in Wyoming, a weekend prelude to suddenly pivotal Southern showdowns in the week ahead.

Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses.

A man in China has been handed a one-year jail sentence for ending a college exam five minutes early.

A man has been handed a sentence for ending a college exam five minutes early.

The premiere of the series Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, debuting on 16 August, on Sunday.

The premiere Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.

The 2553rd Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, the apostle of peace, was observed Saturday by organizing various programmes with the message of peace and harmony among people.

The 2553rd Buddha Jayanti, was observed.

Starbucks stopped serving drinks with milk in many Chinese outlets on Friday as a crisis over poisoned dairy products that have left four babies dead and thousands of others sick spiralled.

Starbucks stopped serving with milk.