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A UN programme on HIV/Aids has warned that HIV is fast becoming the leading cause of death and disease among women of reproductive age worldwide.	HIV is becoming the leading cause of death among women.
Jenson Button says he is getting used to winning and will be disappointed if he does not take the chequered flag at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday.	Jenson Button is getting used to winning.
I am happy to announce that CloudGateway 1.0, the industry's first unified service broker, is now shipping.	CloudGateway 1.0 is now shipping.
Japan has not asked Saudi Arabia to supply more oil, the Japanese trade minister said on Sunday after media reports suggested that he had flown to the world's largest oil exporter to sign an emergency supply pact.	Japan has not asked Saudi Arabia to supply more oil.
Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has escaped punishment by the Football Association over his expletive-laden rant at newspaper journalists at a news conference.	Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has escaped punishment over his rant.
Famous Azerbaijani public figure, former speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament Murtuz Alasgarov died at the age of 84.	Azerbaijani figure, speaker of Parliament Murtuz Alasgarov died.
Indonesia will take more of the profits from its vast mineral resources by limiting foreign ownership of mines in a move likely to scare off new investment in the world's top exporter of thermal coal and tin.	Indonesia will take by limiting foreign ownership of mines.
A student activist who was sentenced to a month's jail by a magistrate's court last Friday for obstructing a Kuala Lumpur City Hall enforcement officer from arresting another activist at Dataran Merdeka has been released from prison.	A student activist has been released from prison.
Rep. Michael Grimm is headed to New Hampshire this weekend to stump for GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, and to help vanquish challengers Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich.	Michael Grimm is headed to New Hampshire.
Joe Crede and Paul Konerko each hit grand slams for the White Sox against the Detroit Tigers yesterday, the third time Chicago has had multiple grand slams in the same game.	Joe Crede and Paul Konerko hit grand slams.
A pedestrian was killed this morning outside a Hempfield grocery when he was struck by a car that also rammed the building, collapsing part of the roof.	A pedestrian was killed outside a Hempfield grocery.
The New England Patriots will sign Deion Branch after placing Donte' Stallworth on injured reserve.	The New England Patriots will sign Deion Branch.
US Global Investors recently hosted the webcast ``What's Driving Gold?'' to give investors a closer look at the key factors behind the current gold price and to provide a useful outlook for gold in the coming months.	What's Driving Gold.
Police say a bicyclist was shot after an altercation occurred between the bicyclist and a motorist in Taylor near Telegraph Road.	A bicyclist was shot after an altercation occurred in Taylor.
A 51-year-old man died of Swine Flu in Mumbai, taking the death toll to 10 in the last two months.	A man died of Swine Flu in Mumbai, taking the toll to 10.
A 28-year-old city man was stabbed in the back at an after hours party on Cambridge Street this morning, part of a continuing trend of violence at such parties that has police stepping up surveillance.	A man was stabbed at an hours party.
After weeks of dismal scores, Steve-O was booted from the ``Dancing With the Stars'' ballroom Tuesday.	Steve-O was booted from the Dancing With the Stars ballroom.
Small firms are being ``stifled'' by red tape and bureaucracy when they try to export goods, according to a new report.	Small firms are being stifled by red tape.
Balwant Singh Rajoana, a convict on death row in connection with the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, has expressed his desire to be hanged.	Balwant Singh Rajoana has expressed his desire to be hanged.
Hobby Lobby isn't a religious organization, the judge pointed out yesterday when denying the chain's request.	Hobby Lobby isn't a religious organization.
Jelli has expanded its management team with two executives from top companies in radio and the Web.	Jelli has expanded its management team.
Europe got further evidence that its unexpectedly strong economic recovery is slowing, with the news that German investor confidence fell sharply in September and eurozone industrial production unexpectedly stagnated during July.	Europe got evidence its economic recovery is slowing.
Both sides have rested in the civil confinement trial of so-called ``HIV predator'' Nushawn Williams.	Both sides have rested in the confinement trial.
Bangalore Senior batsman Rahul Dravid underwent a minor corrective surgery on his injured left upper jaw at the Manipal Hospital here on Friday.	Rahul Dravid underwent a corrective surgery.
Flight Centre has upgraded its full year profit forecast and is looking to record earnings from holiday makers in Australia and the United Kingdom.	Flight Centre has upgraded its profit forecast.
Ernest Moniz will be sworn in as US Energy Secretary today, after winning bi-partisan Senate endorsement last week.	Ernest Moniz will be sworn in as US Energy Secretary.
A former employee of a credit union in Dickinson County has pleaded guilty to embezzling $85,000, United States Attorney Barry Grissom said today.	A employee of a union in Dickinson County has pleaded guilty to embezzling $ 85,000.
The US service sector expanded for the 11th straight month in November and at the fastest pace in six months.	The US service sector expanded for the 11th month.
The contractor should be held responsible in the Kuala Dipang bridge collapse which claimed three lives, said Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor.	The contractor should be held responsible in the bridge collapse, said Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor.
``The strife is over; the battle done''.	The strife is over.
Islamabad, Aug 22 Two security personnel were killed and as many injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up to evade arrest in the troubled Swat valley today while troops captured 27 militants during search operations across the Malakand division in northwestern Pakistan.	Islamabad, Aug 22 Two security personnel were killed a suicide bomber blew himself up.
Days after a shocking school shooting in which 16 people were killed in a small German town, German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for tighter gun control measures.	A school, Angela Merkel called for tighter gun control measures.
President N.Nazarbayev has signed the Law ``On special state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan''; the President's press service reports.	N.Nazarbayev has signed the Law On special state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
A Toronto high school student has earned a 100 per cent average in his high school courses, reports the Toronto Star.	A Toronto student has earned a 100 per cent average.
A vacant Victorian home in midtown Stockton caught fire early Friday for the second time since July.	A vacant Victorian home caught fire.
FORMER England footballer Paul Gascoigne left hospital yesterday after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act.	Paul Gascoigne left hospital after being sectioned.
The final days of the Norwich North by-election campaign are coming to the boil with a parade of the big beasts and more accusations of dirty tricks.	The days by election campaign are coming to the boil.
After getting wrecked by Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon took a swing at Burton on the track at Texas Motor Speedway.	Jeff Gordon took a swing at Burton.
Oklahoma State CB Perrish Cox held a private workout for NFL scouts on March 30 in Waco, Texas, at Waco High School.	Oklahoma State Perrish Cox held a private workout for scouts.
Centre Nick Collison has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.	Nick Collison has signed a multi-year extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A teen charged with Calgary's first ever hate crime has been sentenced to 18 months of probation and 150 hours of community service.	A teen charged with Calgary hate crime has been sentenced to 18 months of probation.
Facebook wins privacy case in Germany Updated: 06:05, Saturday February 16, 2013 Facebook won a legal fight on Friday in a German court against a privacy official who demanded the US-based social network site allow users to hide their true identity.	Facebook wins privacy case in Germany Updated.
A Portland man was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after crashing into a house on Tuesday.	A Portland man was charged with driving after crashing into a house.
STAFF at Mountjoy Prison are bracing themselves for a summer of discontent with overcrowding set to reach record levels.	STAFF at Mountjoy Prison are bracing for a summer of discontent.
The Mauritanian military is hunting suspected al-Qaida operatives who ambushed a group of government soldiers.	The Mauritanian military is hunting suspected al-Qaida operatives.
European shares bounced back today to hover near last week's 12-month highs, with banks, food producers and drugmakers leading the advance ahead of more earnings results from major companies such as Apple.	European shares bounced back.
RockTenn will hold its conference call to discuss its fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 results and other topics that may be raised during the discussion on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 9:30 am ET. RockTenn will release its fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 results after the market close on Monday, November 3, 2008.	RockTenn will hold its conference call to discuss its fourth quarter of 2008 results.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he will not seek re-election in a January ballot because of the lack of progress in peace talks with Israel , Palestinian officials said.	Mahmoud Abbas said he will not seek re-election, officials said.
For those of you who haven't realized yet, BlizzCon starts today at the Anaheim Convention Center and will run until tomorrow night.	BlizzCon starts today.
Fabio Capello is looking forward to working with the young squad he has picked to face Germany in midweek.	Fabio Capello is looking forward to working with the young squad.
Tanks and troops rolled into the northwestern city of Banias Saturday as residents formed human chains in a bid to stop the operation, activists said, only a day after security forces killed at least 26 protesters during a massive ``day of defiance''.	Tanks and troops rolled into the city of Banias Saturday, activists said.
A ``MINDLESS'' yob went off the rails at a South Tyneside Metro station when he grabbed a fire extinguisher and flooded a platform with water.	A yob went off the rails at a Metro station.
New ``brainbox'' primary school tests sat by about one in 10 eligible children in England this year are a ``dog whistle'' to the middle class, an expert claims.	New brainbox tests sat are a dog whistle to the middle class.
A researcher has released exploit codes for newly discovered Linux kernel 2.6 flaws which could permit attackers to gain root-system privileges they can use to steal data or mount denials of service on Linux-based systems.	A researcher has released exploit codes for Linux kernel 2.6 flaws.
Criminal charges have been filed in a fatal Lancaster County crash from April.	Criminal charges have been filed in a fatal crash.
THQ has unveiled a new logo which 'epitomizes the change, innovation and creative growth that are our cornerstones.	THQ has unveiled a new logo.
A body found floating in a canal late Thursday afternoon is believed to be that of a missing Tempe man.	A body found floating in a canal afternoon is believed to be that of a missing Tempe man.
On his last full day in office, President Bush commuted the controversial sentences of two former Border Patrol agents convicted of shooting a Mexican drug runner in 2005.	Bush commuted the sentences of two former Border Patrol agents.
Workers of Caracas-based private TV news network Globovisión rejected through a statement the accusations and threats made last weekend by several pro-government groups.	Workers Globovisión rejected the accusations and threats made by pro-government groups.
Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt commended on Monday the Turkish step to expel the Israeli envoy.	Walid Jumblatt commended the Turkish step to expel the Israeli envoy.
A rollover early this morning killed a 54-year-old Grafton, ND, man, according to the state Highway Patrol.	A rollover killed a Grafton, ND, man.
The ongoing cold conditions continued unabated in Punjab and Haryana with the minimum temperature hovering between one to three degrees Celsius below normal in the region.	The cold conditions continued in Punjab and Haryana.
The Sebago Lake ice fishing derby, the largest fishing derby in the state, scheduled for February 18 - 19 has been cancelled because the ice is too dangerous.	The Sebago Lake ice fishing derby has been cancelled.
Teen singing sensation Justin Bieber helped blogger Perez Hilton celebrate his 32nd birthday this weekend.	Justin Bieber helped blogger Perez Hilton celebrate his birthday.
Kevin Rudd has been sworn in as Australian prime minister for the second time, three years after his predecessor Julia Gillard ousted him in a similar showdown.	Kevin Rudd has been sworn in as Australian prime minister.
President Obama on Saturday dismissed the idea the nation might need a second stimulus to jolt the economy out of recession and urged Americans to be patient with his economic recovery plan.	Obama dismissed the idea the nation might need a second stimulus.
Ballard 7-11 store near Ballard Locks was robbed by a man at gun point in the early hours of Thursday morning, March 28.	Ballard 7 11 store was robbed by a man at gun point.
While the latest round of UN climate change talks is going on here in Spain on Nov. 2-6, Yvede Boer, the UN climate chief, said on Tuesday that the Kyoto Protocol needed to continue and industrialized countries should come up with more ambitious targets on emission reduction under the protocol.	The Kyoto Protocol needed to continue.
A cab driver was shot in the head early Saturday in northeast Salem, police said.	A cab driver was shot in the head in Salem.
A cold southerly forecast for this weekend could bring snow showers to Christchurch, bringing further misery for the quake-devastated city.	A southerly forecast could bring snow showers to Christchurch.
NYSE Euronext markets back on line after glitch Trading on a number of European exchanges started about an hour late Thursday after a problem with NYSE Euronext's systems prevented customers from placing orders.	NYSE Euronext markets back on line after glitch Trading started.
A natural gas outage in York County after a construction vehicle hits a gas line in Dover Township.	A gas outage after a construction vehicle hits a line in Dover Township.
Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon said she felt like a ``consolation prize'' at the premiere of her new film `Water for Elephants` as fans gathered to see her hunky co-star Robert Pattinson.	Reese Witherspoon felt like a consolation prize at the premiere.
With increasing demand for stainless steel an continued strength of commodities stainless steel prices look set to increase in Europe.	Stainless steel prices look set to increase.
Oscar-winning screenwriter and award-winning novelist Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has died at the age of 85, following a lifelong illness.	Screenwriter and novelist Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has died.
Stephen Baldwin is suing Kevin Costner for allegedly duping him into selling his shares in a pioneering oil separating process.	Stephen Baldwin is suing Kevin Costner.
Former trade union leader Jimmy Reid has died at the age of 78, it has been announced.	Former trade union leader Jimmy Reid has died.
The Xbox 360 has now crossed 57 million units sales worldwide, after six years of release.	The Xbox 360 has crossed 57 million units sales worldwide.
New York Yankees finally managed to overcome the Detroit Tigers, prevailing 12-8 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday, August 8 in third game of their four match series.	New York Yankees managed to overcome the Detroit Tigers, prevailing 12 8.
The cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County are paying Oprah a visit on her show today.	The cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County are paying Oprah a visit today.
Tank farm workers health may be at risk, according to a study released by and independent panel of experts.	Tank farm workers health may be at risk.
Michael Jackson will live close to haunted caves when he rents a country house for the duration of his concerts in London this summer.	Michael Jackson will live close to haunted caves.
New Delhi, April 26 India has earned a ``huge amount of goodwill'' in Africa with its development partnership that focuses on capacity building and creating employment opportunities among other things, and is not in competition with China, said former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.	India has earned a huge amount of goodwill in Africa with its development partnership said Shyam Saran.
A Myrtle Beach teen has been charged with Attempted Murder following a June 30th incident.	A Myrtle Beach teen has been charged with Attempted Murder.
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates is headed to Alabama today to speak at the Army Aviation Center at Fort Rucker.	Robert Gates is headed to speak at the Army Aviation Center at Fort Rucker.
Manufacturing orders and output are expected to fall over the next quarter, following modest rises in domestic demand and production over the past three months.	Manufacturing orders and output are expected to fall.
AMC has renewed zombie drama ``The Walking Dead'' for a third season, the network announced Tuesday.	AMC has renewed drama The Walking Dead for a third season.
A Marlborough man faces rustling charges after he allegedly shot five sheep when he should have been out hunting wild animals.	A man faces charges after he shot five sheep.
IBM said it had agreed to buy privately held Tealeaf Technology, a maker of software that helps companies analyze and react faster to customer behaviour.	IBM had agreed to buy Tealeaf Technology.
Dan Wheeler signed with the Cleveland Indians yesterday, a move that should have netted the Red Sox a draft pick.	Dan Wheeler signed with the Cleveland Indians.
The Kansas City Royals announce the opening of the Sheridan's Signature Store at Kauffman Stadium -- the only frozen custard store to operate in a professional sports venue in the country.	The Kansas City Royals announce the opening of the Sheridan's Signature Store at Kauffman Stadium -- the store.
School buses being used in transporting children from and to various schools each day are flouting the road traffic regulations at the expense of the safety and wellbeing of the children.	School buses being used are flouting the road traffic regulations.
Iowa home sales and prices increased in January, according to the Iowa Association of REALTORSÂ®.	Iowa home sales increased in January.
Britain is back in recession after its economy shrank in the first quarter while Prime Minister David Cameron said the country was being buffeted by the European downturn.	Britain is back in recession.
Blade.org, the industry consortium driving innovation in blade-based solutions, announced that Bull, a leading European provider of open, flexible and secure information systems, has joined Blade.org.	Bull, has joined Blade.org.
Lets face it, Reggie Bush giving back his Heisman was solely to protect his endorsement money.	Reggie Bush was.
A British journalist facing charges of practising journalism without accreditation in Zimbabwe has skipped bail and sneaked out of the country, according to his defence lawyers.	A British journalist has skipped bail.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has confirmed he will visit Japan in June, after he received criticism for bypassing the country on his first major overseas tour.	Kevin Rudd will visit Japan.
1 dead, 44 injured in blast in Tanzania church A woman died and 44 people were seriously wounded when a bomb exploded in a Roman Catholic church in northern Tanzania, a Tanzanian police official said Sunday The woman died in hospital as a result of the bombing in the Arusha church just before Mass, which was attended by the papal envoy to Tanzania, said Magesa Mulogo, the regional police commissioner of Arusha.	Dead, 44 injured in blast in Tanzania church A woman died.
The Singapore Tourism Board is developing a new tourism roadmap called Tourism Compass 2020, which will be an enhancement of Tourism 2015, a tourism blueprint launched in 2005 with a vision to become Asia's leading MICE city, leisure destination, and services centre.	The Singapore Tourism Board is developing a new roadmap.

A UN programme on HIV/Aids has warned that HIV is fast becoming the leading cause of death and disease among women of reproductive age worldwide.

HIV is becoming the leading cause of death among women.

Jenson Button says he is getting used to winning and will be disappointed if he does not take the chequered flag at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday.

Jenson Button is getting used to winning.

I am happy to announce that CloudGateway 1.0, the industry's first unified service broker, is now shipping.

CloudGateway 1.0 is now shipping.

Japan has not asked Saudi Arabia to supply more oil, the Japanese trade minister said on Sunday after media reports suggested that he had flown to the world's largest oil exporter to sign an emergency supply pact.

Japan has not asked Saudi Arabia to supply more oil.

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has escaped punishment by the Football Association over his expletive-laden rant at newspaper journalists at a news conference.

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has escaped punishment over his rant.

Famous Azerbaijani public figure, former speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament Murtuz Alasgarov died at the age of 84.

Azerbaijani figure, speaker of Parliament Murtuz Alasgarov died.

Indonesia will take more of the profits from its vast mineral resources by limiting foreign ownership of mines in a move likely to scare off new investment in the world's top exporter of thermal coal and tin.

Indonesia will take by limiting foreign ownership of mines.

A student activist who was sentenced to a month's jail by a magistrate's court last Friday for obstructing a Kuala Lumpur City Hall enforcement officer from arresting another activist at Dataran Merdeka has been released from prison.

A student activist has been released from prison.

Rep. Michael Grimm is headed to New Hampshire this weekend to stump for GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, and to help vanquish challengers Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich.

Michael Grimm is headed to New Hampshire.

Joe Crede and Paul Konerko each hit grand slams for the White Sox against the Detroit Tigers yesterday, the third time Chicago has had multiple grand slams in the same game.

Joe Crede and Paul Konerko hit grand slams.

A pedestrian was killed this morning outside a Hempfield grocery when he was struck by a car that also rammed the building, collapsing part of the roof.

A pedestrian was killed outside a Hempfield grocery.

The New England Patriots will sign Deion Branch after placing Donte' Stallworth on injured reserve.

The New England Patriots will sign Deion Branch.

US Global Investors recently hosted the webcast ``What's Driving Gold?'' to give investors a closer look at the key factors behind the current gold price and to provide a useful outlook for gold in the coming months.

What's Driving Gold.

Police say a bicyclist was shot after an altercation occurred between the bicyclist and a motorist in Taylor near Telegraph Road.

A bicyclist was shot after an altercation occurred in Taylor.

A 51-year-old man died of Swine Flu in Mumbai, taking the death toll to 10 in the last two months.

A man died of Swine Flu in Mumbai, taking the toll to 10.

A 28-year-old city man was stabbed in the back at an after hours party on Cambridge Street this morning, part of a continuing trend of violence at such parties that has police stepping up surveillance.

A man was stabbed at an hours party.

After weeks of dismal scores, Steve-O was booted from the ``Dancing With the Stars'' ballroom Tuesday.

Steve-O was booted from the Dancing With the Stars ballroom.

Small firms are being ``stifled'' by red tape and bureaucracy when they try to export goods, according to a new report.

Small firms are being stifled by red tape.

Balwant Singh Rajoana, a convict on death row in connection with the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, has expressed his desire to be hanged.

Balwant Singh Rajoana has expressed his desire to be hanged.

Hobby Lobby isn't a religious organization, the judge pointed out yesterday when denying the chain's request.

Hobby Lobby isn't a religious organization.

Jelli has expanded its management team with two executives from top companies in radio and the Web.

Jelli has expanded its management team.

Europe got further evidence that its unexpectedly strong economic recovery is slowing, with the news that German investor confidence fell sharply in September and eurozone industrial production unexpectedly stagnated during July.

Europe got evidence its economic recovery is slowing.

Both sides have rested in the civil confinement trial of so-called ``HIV predator'' Nushawn Williams.

Both sides have rested in the confinement trial.

Bangalore Senior batsman Rahul Dravid underwent a minor corrective surgery on his injured left upper jaw at the Manipal Hospital here on Friday.

Rahul Dravid underwent a corrective surgery.

Flight Centre has upgraded its full year profit forecast and is looking to record earnings from holiday makers in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Flight Centre has upgraded its profit forecast.

Ernest Moniz will be sworn in as US Energy Secretary today, after winning bi-partisan Senate endorsement last week.

Ernest Moniz will be sworn in as US Energy Secretary.

A former employee of a credit union in Dickinson County has pleaded guilty to embezzling $85,000, United States Attorney Barry Grissom said today.

A employee of a union in Dickinson County has pleaded guilty to embezzling $ 85,000.

The US service sector expanded for the 11th straight month in November and at the fastest pace in six months.

The US service sector expanded for the 11th month.

The contractor should be held responsible in the Kuala Dipang bridge collapse which claimed three lives, said Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor.

The contractor should be held responsible in the bridge collapse, said Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor.

``The strife is over; the battle done''.

The strife is over.

Islamabad, Aug 22 Two security personnel were killed and as many injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up to evade arrest in the troubled Swat valley today while troops captured 27 militants during search operations across the Malakand division in northwestern Pakistan.

Islamabad, Aug 22 Two security personnel were killed a suicide bomber blew himself up.

Days after a shocking school shooting in which 16 people were killed in a small German town, German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for tighter gun control measures.

A school, Angela Merkel called for tighter gun control measures.

President N.Nazarbayev has signed the Law ``On special state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan''; the President's press service reports.

N.Nazarbayev has signed the Law On special state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

A Toronto high school student has earned a 100 per cent average in his high school courses, reports the Toronto Star.

A Toronto student has earned a 100 per cent average.

A vacant Victorian home in midtown Stockton caught fire early Friday for the second time since July.

A vacant Victorian home caught fire.

FORMER England footballer Paul Gascoigne left hospital yesterday after being sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

Paul Gascoigne left hospital after being sectioned.

The final days of the Norwich North by-election campaign are coming to the boil with a parade of the big beasts and more accusations of dirty tricks.

The days by election campaign are coming to the boil.

After getting wrecked by Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon took a swing at Burton on the track at Texas Motor Speedway.

Jeff Gordon took a swing at Burton.

Oklahoma State CB Perrish Cox held a private workout for NFL scouts on March 30 in Waco, Texas, at Waco High School.

Oklahoma State Perrish Cox held a private workout for scouts.

Centre Nick Collison has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nick Collison has signed a multi-year extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

A teen charged with Calgary's first ever hate crime has been sentenced to 18 months of probation and 150 hours of community service.

A teen charged with Calgary hate crime has been sentenced to 18 months of probation.

Facebook wins privacy case in Germany Updated: 06:05, Saturday February 16, 2013 Facebook won a legal fight on Friday in a German court against a privacy official who demanded the US-based social network site allow users to hide their true identity.

Facebook wins privacy case in Germany Updated.

A Portland man was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after crashing into a house on Tuesday.

A Portland man was charged with driving after crashing into a house.

STAFF at Mountjoy Prison are bracing themselves for a summer of discontent with overcrowding set to reach record levels.

STAFF at Mountjoy Prison are bracing for a summer of discontent.

The Mauritanian military is hunting suspected al-Qaida operatives who ambushed a group of government soldiers.

The Mauritanian military is hunting suspected al-Qaida operatives.

European shares bounced back today to hover near last week's 12-month highs, with banks, food producers and drugmakers leading the advance ahead of more earnings results from major companies such as Apple.

European shares bounced back.

RockTenn will hold its conference call to discuss its fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 results and other topics that may be raised during the discussion on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 9:30 am ET. RockTenn will release its fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 results after the market close on Monday, November 3, 2008.

RockTenn will hold its conference call to discuss its fourth quarter of 2008 results.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he will not seek re-election in a January ballot because of the lack of progress in peace talks with Israel , Palestinian officials said.

Mahmoud Abbas said he will not seek re-election, officials said.

For those of you who haven't realized yet, BlizzCon starts today at the Anaheim Convention Center and will run until tomorrow night.

BlizzCon starts today.

Fabio Capello is looking forward to working with the young squad he has picked to face Germany in midweek.

Fabio Capello is looking forward to working with the young squad.

Tanks and troops rolled into the northwestern city of Banias Saturday as residents formed human chains in a bid to stop the operation, activists said, only a day after security forces killed at least 26 protesters during a massive ``day of defiance''.

Tanks and troops rolled into the city of Banias Saturday, activists said.

A ``MINDLESS'' yob went off the rails at a South Tyneside Metro station when he grabbed a fire extinguisher and flooded a platform with water.

A yob went off the rails at a Metro station.

New ``brainbox'' primary school tests sat by about one in 10 eligible children in England this year are a ``dog whistle'' to the middle class, an expert claims.

New brainbox tests sat are a dog whistle to the middle class.

A researcher has released exploit codes for newly discovered Linux kernel 2.6 flaws which could permit attackers to gain root-system privileges they can use to steal data or mount denials of service on Linux-based systems.

A researcher has released exploit codes for Linux kernel 2.6 flaws.

Criminal charges have been filed in a fatal Lancaster County crash from April.

Criminal charges have been filed in a fatal crash.

THQ has unveiled a new logo which 'epitomizes the change, innovation and creative growth that are our cornerstones.

THQ has unveiled a new logo.

A body found floating in a canal late Thursday afternoon is believed to be that of a missing Tempe man.

A body found floating in a canal afternoon is believed to be that of a missing Tempe man.

On his last full day in office, President Bush commuted the controversial sentences of two former Border Patrol agents convicted of shooting a Mexican drug runner in 2005.

Bush commuted the sentences of two former Border Patrol agents.

Workers of Caracas-based private TV news network Globovisión rejected through a statement the accusations and threats made last weekend by several pro-government groups.

Workers Globovisión rejected the accusations and threats made by pro-government groups.

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblatt commended on Monday the Turkish step to expel the Israeli envoy.

Walid Jumblatt commended the Turkish step to expel the Israeli envoy.

A rollover early this morning killed a 54-year-old Grafton, ND, man, according to the state Highway Patrol.

A rollover killed a Grafton, ND, man.

The ongoing cold conditions continued unabated in Punjab and Haryana with the minimum temperature hovering between one to three degrees Celsius below normal in the region.

The cold conditions continued in Punjab and Haryana.

The Sebago Lake ice fishing derby, the largest fishing derby in the state, scheduled for February 18 - 19 has been cancelled because the ice is too dangerous.

The Sebago Lake ice fishing derby has been cancelled.

Teen singing sensation Justin Bieber helped blogger Perez Hilton celebrate his 32nd birthday this weekend.

Justin Bieber helped blogger Perez Hilton celebrate his birthday.

Kevin Rudd has been sworn in as Australian prime minister for the second time, three years after his predecessor Julia Gillard ousted him in a similar showdown.

Kevin Rudd has been sworn in as Australian prime minister.

President Obama on Saturday dismissed the idea the nation might need a second stimulus to jolt the economy out of recession and urged Americans to be patient with his economic recovery plan.

Obama dismissed the idea the nation might need a second stimulus.

Ballard 7-11 store near Ballard Locks was robbed by a man at gun point in the early hours of Thursday morning, March 28.

Ballard 7 11 store was robbed by a man at gun point.

While the latest round of UN climate change talks is going on here in Spain on Nov. 2-6, Yvede Boer, the UN climate chief, said on Tuesday that the Kyoto Protocol needed to continue and industrialized countries should come up with more ambitious targets on emission reduction under the protocol.

The Kyoto Protocol needed to continue.

A cab driver was shot in the head early Saturday in northeast Salem, police said.

A cab driver was shot in the head in Salem.

A cold southerly forecast for this weekend could bring snow showers to Christchurch, bringing further misery for the quake-devastated city.

A southerly forecast could bring snow showers to Christchurch.

NYSE Euronext markets back on line after glitch Trading on a number of European exchanges started about an hour late Thursday after a problem with NYSE Euronext's systems prevented customers from placing orders.

NYSE Euronext markets back on line after glitch Trading started.

A natural gas outage in York County after a construction vehicle hits a gas line in Dover Township.

A gas outage after a construction vehicle hits a line in Dover Township.

Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon said she felt like a ``consolation prize'' at the premiere of her new film `Water for Elephants` as fans gathered to see her hunky co-star Robert Pattinson.

Reese Witherspoon felt like a consolation prize at the premiere.

With increasing demand for stainless steel an continued strength of commodities stainless steel prices look set to increase in Europe.

Stainless steel prices look set to increase.

Oscar-winning screenwriter and award-winning novelist Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has died at the age of 85, following a lifelong illness.

Screenwriter and novelist Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has died.

Stephen Baldwin is suing Kevin Costner for allegedly duping him into selling his shares in a pioneering oil separating process.

Stephen Baldwin is suing Kevin Costner.

Former trade union leader Jimmy Reid has died at the age of 78, it has been announced.

Former trade union leader Jimmy Reid has died.

The Xbox 360 has now crossed 57 million units sales worldwide, after six years of release.

The Xbox 360 has crossed 57 million units sales worldwide.

New York Yankees finally managed to overcome the Detroit Tigers, prevailing 12-8 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday, August 8 in third game of their four match series.

New York Yankees managed to overcome the Detroit Tigers, prevailing 12 8.

The cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County are paying Oprah a visit on her show today.

The cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County are paying Oprah a visit today.

Tank farm workers health may be at risk, according to a study released by and independent panel of experts.

Tank farm workers health may be at risk.

Michael Jackson will live close to haunted caves when he rents a country house for the duration of his concerts in London this summer.

Michael Jackson will live close to haunted caves.

New Delhi, April 26 India has earned a ``huge amount of goodwill'' in Africa with its development partnership that focuses on capacity building and creating employment opportunities among other things, and is not in competition with China, said former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

India has earned a huge amount of goodwill in Africa with its development partnership said Shyam Saran.

A Myrtle Beach teen has been charged with Attempted Murder following a June 30th incident.

A Myrtle Beach teen has been charged with Attempted Murder.

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates is headed to Alabama today to speak at the Army Aviation Center at Fort Rucker.

Robert Gates is headed to speak at the Army Aviation Center at Fort Rucker.

Manufacturing orders and output are expected to fall over the next quarter, following modest rises in domestic demand and production over the past three months.

Manufacturing orders and output are expected to fall.

AMC has renewed zombie drama ``The Walking Dead'' for a third season, the network announced Tuesday.

AMC has renewed drama The Walking Dead for a third season.

A Marlborough man faces rustling charges after he allegedly shot five sheep when he should have been out hunting wild animals.

A man faces charges after he shot five sheep.

IBM said it had agreed to buy privately held Tealeaf Technology, a maker of software that helps companies analyze and react faster to customer behaviour.

IBM had agreed to buy Tealeaf Technology.

Dan Wheeler signed with the Cleveland Indians yesterday, a move that should have netted the Red Sox a draft pick.

Dan Wheeler signed with the Cleveland Indians.

The Kansas City Royals announce the opening of the Sheridan's Signature Store at Kauffman Stadium -- the only frozen custard store to operate in a professional sports venue in the country.

The Kansas City Royals announce the opening of the Sheridan's Signature Store at Kauffman Stadium -- the store.

School buses being used in transporting children from and to various schools each day are flouting the road traffic regulations at the expense of the safety and wellbeing of the children.

School buses being used are flouting the road traffic regulations.

Iowa home sales and prices increased in January, according to the Iowa Association of REALTORSÂ®.

Iowa home sales increased in January.

Britain is back in recession after its economy shrank in the first quarter while Prime Minister David Cameron said the country was being buffeted by the European downturn.

Britain is back in recession.

Blade.org, the industry consortium driving innovation in blade-based solutions, announced that Bull, a leading European provider of open, flexible and secure information systems, has joined Blade.org.

Bull, has joined Blade.org.

Lets face it, Reggie Bush giving back his Heisman was solely to protect his endorsement money.

Reggie Bush was.

A British journalist facing charges of practising journalism without accreditation in Zimbabwe has skipped bail and sneaked out of the country, according to his defence lawyers.

A British journalist has skipped bail.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has confirmed he will visit Japan in June, after he received criticism for bypassing the country on his first major overseas tour.

Kevin Rudd will visit Japan.

1 dead, 44 injured in blast in Tanzania church A woman died and 44 people were seriously wounded when a bomb exploded in a Roman Catholic church in northern Tanzania, a Tanzanian police official said Sunday The woman died in hospital as a result of the bombing in the Arusha church just before Mass, which was attended by the papal envoy to Tanzania, said Magesa Mulogo, the regional police commissioner of Arusha.

Dead, 44 injured in blast in Tanzania church A woman died.

The Singapore Tourism Board is developing a new tourism roadmap called Tourism Compass 2020, which will be an enhancement of Tourism 2015, a tourism blueprint launched in 2005 with a vision to become Asia's leading MICE city, leisure destination, and services centre.

The Singapore Tourism Board is developing a new roadmap.