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Australia's Gold Coast has won the bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, which promises to be the largest international event to be held in Australia over the next decade. | Australia's Gold Coast has won the bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. |
Pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca said on Jan. 29 it will axe 7,000 more jobs by 2013, extending a cost-cutting program that has already shed about 8,000 positions since 2007. | AstraZeneca will axe 7,000 more jobs. |
ESSENDON has declined to comment on whether it has met former champion James Hird to discuss the club's coaching position. | ESSENDON has declined to comment on it has met James Hird. |
Not willing to rely on a congressional probe, House Speaker Andy Tobin created a special panel Monday to investigate the botched Fast and Furious program that let straw buyers purchase weapons in Arizona for Mexican gangs. | Andy Tobin created a special panel to investigate the Fast and Furious program. |
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has turned his attention to controlling the weather. | Bill Gates has turned to controlling the weather. |
Five Iowa businesses received new targeted small business loans, Governor Chet Culver announced this week. | Five businesses received targeted small business loans. |
Kadima faction head Dalia Itzik, who previously served as Knesser speaker and acting president, announced she is quitting politics on Wednesday. | Dalia Itzik is quitting politics. |
A Norfolk Southern freight train carrying sulfuric acid derailed early Sunday morning in Gilbert. | A freight train carrying sulfuric acid derailed. |
A Nottingham-based GP attacked his wife and practice manager, kicking her in the jaw, head and back after blaming her for his poor trading on the Wall Street stock exchange, The Daily Telegraph reports. | A GP attacked his wife and practice manager. |
Reports are that Bollywood hottie Shilpa Shetty has been roped in to host the second season of Bigg Boss. | Shilpa Shetty has been roped to host the second season of Bigg Boss. |
The Barnstable County Fair opens next Saturday, July 17, at noon for an eight-day run at the county fairgrounds, 1220 Nathan Ellis Highway in East Falmouth. | The Barnstable County Fair opens Saturday, July 17. |
The DuBois Junior League softball team stayed alive in the District 10 playoffs with a 3-2 win in nine innings over Warren Monday. | The DuBois Junior League softball team stayed alive. |
A 20-member LCCI delegation to Italy and Spain returned home on Monday with millions of rupees business deals in hand. | A LCCI delegation returned home with millions of rupees deals. |
The Indian markets started the day with gains after consolidating for the last two weeks as the Union Budget 2-13 nears. | The markets started with gains. |
Zimbabwe has declared a cholera outbreak a national emergency and appealed for international aid to tackle the epidemic. | Zimbabwe has declared a cholera outbreak a national emergency. |
OAKLAND, Calif. Chris Webber has returned to the Golden State Warriors and coach Don Nelson, more than 13 years after a battle between the two men led Webber to force a trade. | Chris Webber has returned to the Golden State Warriors, after a battle led Webber. |
Actress Shweta Tiwari, has called it quits from reality TV show Iss Jungle se Mujhe Bachao. | Shweta Tiwari, has called it quits from Iss Jungle se Mujhe Bachao. |
An 89-year-old former Nazi death camp guard arrived in Germany yesterday after being deported from the United States to face the prospect of a trial for war crimes over the killing of 29,000 Jews. | An former Nazi death camp guard arrived in Germany. |
Videogame giant Electronic Arts posted a net loss for the 11th consecutive quarter on Nov. 9 and said it was cutting 1,500 jobs, or 16% of its workforce. | Electronic Arts was cutting 1,500 jobs. |
AmaZulu coach Manqoba Mngqithi said he is pleased with his players' performance after they lost 1-0 to Orlando Pirates in the first 2010 Telkom Charity Cup match at Soccer City on Saturday. | Manqoba Mngqithi is pleased with his players ' performance. |
US stocks rebounded from steep losses amid fears over eurozone finances and the global economic recovery. | US stocks rebounded from losses. |
US weather space experts have confirmed that the Earth was hit a ``glancing blow'' by a solar storm created by a massive sun spot on Tuesday.Despite the nature of storm the experts clarified that very little damage had been done to any electrical equipment. | The Earth was hit by a solar storm. |
The European Parliament adopted an urgent resolution on the situation of human rights in Iran on Thursday in Strasbourg. | The European Parliament adopted an urgent resolution on the situation in Iran. |
The power supply to Kunhinga district, in the central Bié province, will be improved soon. | The power supply to Kunhinga district will be improved. |
Mexico City has suspended classes at schools and universities to contain what could be a new flu strain. | Mexico City has suspended at schools. |
An Ahwatukee woman found her husband dead behind a Circle K convenience store at 48th Street and Elliot Road on Sunday morning, Phoenix police said. | An woman found her husband dead behind a Circle K store. |
New Jersey Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald released the following statement Monday upon the death of US Sen. Frank Lautenberg: ``New Jersey has lost a passionate and dedicated public servant. | Louis Greenwald released : New Jersey has lost a passionate and dedicated public servant. |
Vice Chairman of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Lakshmi Narayanan sells 28,000 shares of CTSH on 12/02/2010 at an average price of $68.99 a share. | Chairman of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Lakshmi Narayanan sells 28,000 shares of CTSH. |
she's hooked up with actor Chris Evans, according to a US report. | She's hooked up with Chris Evans. |
Australian retail sales rose 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in February, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported Tuesday. | Australian retail sales rose 0.2% in February. |
A rally against the acting chairman of the State service of corrections under Government, Sheishenbek Baizakov, is being held near ``the White House'' in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. | A rally against the chairman of the State service of corrections is being held near the White House in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. |
London, May 26 British comedian Russell Brand says he wants to marry fiancé Katy Perry in Las Vegas in front of an Elvis Presley impersonator. | Russell Brand wants to marry in front of an Elvis Presley impersonator. |
28 February 2013 Reed Elsevier announced today the appointment of Dr Wolfhart Hauser as a member of the Supervisory Board of Reed Elsevier NV and as a non-executive director of Reed Elsevier PLC, subject to shareholder approval at the respective Annual General Meetings to be held on 24 and 25 April 2013. | 28 Reed Elsevier announced the appointment of Dr Wolfhart Hauser. |
Worldwide, airline profits have been hit by high fuel costs. | Airline profits have been hit by fuel costs. |
Development Securities' activity has continued at a high level since the beginning of March. | Development Securities ' activity has continued at a high level. |
AVX has released 'mirror' construction capacitors to lower the profile of its multi-anode low-ESR TPM tantalum capacitor range. | AVX has released mirror construction capacitors. |
He said: ``It's like it is in my veins so I'm really looking forward to The Hobbit and I think it's going to be wonderful. | It's like it is in my veins I 'm looking. |
``Twilight'' star Kristen Stewart has been hailed as the spine and soul of the rock chick flick ``The Runaways,'' for her portrayal as ``sullen, skinny glue-sniffer'' Joan Jett. | Star Kristen Stewart has been hailed as the spine and soul of the flick The Runaways. |
A sunday league footballer knocked out a referee with a single punch for giving him a yellow card, a court heard. | A sunday league footballer knocked out a referee with a punch for giving a yellow card. |
Sabah-based Focus Lumber Bhd, which aims to be listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities by the end of next month, expects to raise RM7.32 million from the exercise. | Focus Lumber Bhd expects to raise RM7.32 million. |
Top professions such as medicine and law are increasingly being closed off to all but the most affluent families, according to a study released this week. | Top professions are being closed off. |
Showtime Arabia has launched JimJam, a new channel committed to providing a responsible and entertaining environment for pre-school children. | Showtime Arabia has launched JimJam. |
I am just wondering how all of you found Protrade? | How all found Protrade. |
Auditude, a startup that enables media companies to profit from user uploads of their content, has raised $10.5 million from Redpoint Ventures and Greylock Partners. | Auditude has raised $ 10.5 million. |
The X Factor 2012 finalists have been given a booze ban by show bosses ahead of the first live show. | The X Factor 2012 finalists have been given a booze ban by bosses. |
This morning, Ken Griffey Jr. was traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox on the final day before the MLB trade deadline. | This morning, Ken Griffey Jr. was traded to the Chicago White Sox. |
A HUSBAND who strangled his wife in his sleep walked free yesterday after a judge told him: ``You are a decent man and a devoted husband.'' | A HUSBAND who strangled his wife in his sleep walked free told. |
Neighbors helping neighbors, that's what took place Saturday night in Dayton. | Neighbors helping neighbors, that 's. |
Rapper Jay-Z refused to throw his support behind Occupy Wall Street because he did not know what protesters were fighting for. | Jay-Z refused to throw his support behind Occupy Wall Street. |
Tesoro Corp said its 96,860 barrel per day Los Angeles-area refinery in Wilmington, California, was back at planned rates on Monday afternoon following a morning interruption in its hydrogen supply. | Tesoro Corp said its refinery was back at planned rates. |
A new study by The Cleveland Clinic indicates that diabetics have a higher risk of death after surgery, even if their blood glucose level is normal at the time of surgery. | Diabetics have a higher risk of death after surgery. |
Minister for Industries and Production Mir Hazar Khan Bijrani on Thursday said that a total 1,579 industrial units were closed down during the last five years leaving 7,530 workers jobless. | A 1,579 industrial units were closed down during the five years. |
Wiz Khalifa has praised woman of the moment, Nicki Minaj, exclusively telling MTV.co.uk that he thinks she is ``awesome.'' | Wiz Khalifa thinks Nicki Minaj is awesome. |
Danish luxury electronics maker Bang & Olufsen posted a slightly better-than-forecast swing back to profits for the second quarter, helped by brisk growth in its automotive business. | Bang & Olufsen posted a swing back to profits. |
Legendary England batsman, Wally Hammond has been inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame. | Batsman, has been inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame. |
A man was rescued Wednesday after he fell 20 feet into a hole in northwest Harris County. | A man was rescued after he fell 20 feet into a hole in northwest Harris County. |
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has said that he is ready to play through the pain barrier for the remainder of the season. | Lee Cattermole is ready to play through the pain barrier. |
Governor Bill Haslam on Friday appointed a special Supreme Court to hear a case from which all five Tennessee Supreme Court justices have recused themselves. | Bill Haslam appointed a special Supreme Court. |
The Nagorno-Karabakh peace process is likely to enter stagnation stage, Russian political expert Andrei Areshev told Armenian News-NEWS.am. | The peace process is likely to enter stagnation stage. |
Officials say that mudslides on a Guatemalan highway have killed at least 22 people. | Mudslides on a Guatemalan highway have killed at least 22 people. |
China has expanded export quotas for rare earth metals, further tightening its grip on the minerals used in a number of high-tech electronics. | China has expanded export quotas for rare earth metals. |
Chrysler is recalling about 1,700 small Jeeps because of faulty gas tank valves that can cause fires. | Chrysler is recalling about 1,700 Jeeps because of faulty gas tank valves. |
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to install a joint surveillance system, exchange relevant information and deploy more troops on Pak-Iran border to block the crossing of terrorists and criminals. | Pakistan and Iran have agreed to install a joint surveillance system. |
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee turned 88 on Tuesday. | Atal Bihari Vajpayee turned 88. |
American rockers Tool are adding a second Auckland show to their down under tour schedule. | Tool are adding a second Auckland show. |
Britain has expelled two Iranian diplomats after Tehran ordered two British diplomats to leave. | Britain has expelled two Iranian diplomats. |
The second Tropical Depression of the 2013 Atlantic Season is slowly moving towards parts of southern Mexico as of Wednesday morning. | The Tropical Depression is slowly moving towards parts of Mexico. |
The Demons dropped Sylvia, Jurrah, Addam Maric and Daniel Nicholson for Saturday's match against Carlton at the MCG. | The Demons dropped Sylvia, Jurrah. |
A census official was arrested for allegedly soliciting bribes from youths looking for work in Roodepoort, Gauteng police said on Wednesday. | A census official was arrested. |
Atletico Madrid kept pace with Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Osasuna at the Vicente Calderon. | Atletico Madrid kept with Barcelona at the top. |
The county schools are gearing up for employee cuts to help deal with a budget shortfall of $20,225,000. | The county schools are gearing up for employee cuts. |
During early deals on Monday, the Swiss franc showed mixed trading against its major counterparts. | The Swiss franc showed mixed trading against its major counterparts. |
Middle East group buying website Cobone.com is launching a dedicated online electronics store. | Cobone.com is launching a electronics store. |
Bahrain may hold a referendum once a dialogue with opposition groups produces an agreement, HRH the Crown Prince said yesterday. | Bahrain may hold a referendum produces. |
It also said it would lower the price of more than 1,000 over-the-counter drugs. | It would lower the price of more than 1,000 drugs. |
Anna Hazare and his close associates were arrested today and lodged in Tihar Jail here after police foiled his plans to go on an indefinite fast, prompting strong denunciation by opposition parties and detention of thousands of his supporters across the country, reports PTI. | Anna Hazare were arrested and lodged in Tihar Jail. |
Saudi Arabia and Turkey is to set up a joint refugee camp on the Turkish border for Syrians. | Saudi Arabia is to set up a joint refugee camp on the Turkish border for Syrians. |
An Airman assigned to Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, was found dead in a dormitory room March 7. | An Airman was found dead in a dormitory room. |
Attorneys are pushing for a resolution to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the widow of a slain Milo farmer. | Attorneys are pushing for a resolution to a wrongful death lawsuit. |
A verdict has been reached in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, RadarOnline.com has learned. | A verdict has been reached in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray. |
British supermodel Kate Moss couldn't believe it when thieves broke into her car for a box of chocolates. | Kate Moss couldn't believe thieves broke. |
Karl Lagerfeld has changed his iconic black suit to a blue outfit because it looks better on television. | Karl Lagerfeld has changed his iconic black suit to a blue outfit. |
Etsy is retiring its Geolocator search tool that allowed shoppers to browse sellers that are located near them. | Etsy is retiring its Geolocator search tool. |
Former Russian Defence Minister Pavel Grachev, who said Chechen rebels could be crushed in a few hours with a single airborne regiment -- ahead of a devastating 20-month war -- died on Sunday aged 64. | Former Russian Defence Minister Pavel Grachev died. |
Pop star LADY GAGA has designed a high-tech portable printer for camera company Polaroid. | LADY GAGA has designed a printer. |
Timana Tahu endured a torrid return to the NRL as opposite centre Beau Scott did all in his power to make life difficult in Parramatta's loss to St George Illawarra on Friday night. | Timana Tahu endured a torrid return. |
History is unlikely to be kind to outgoing US President George W. Bush, reports Politico. | History is unlikely to be kind to George W. Bush. |
A preliminary inquiry has been set for the Nick Winsor murder case. | A preliminary inquiry has been set for the murder case. |
The new Tomb Raider movie is a ``very different'' origin story, its producer has revealed. | The Tomb Raider movie is a very different origin story. |
Hyundai announced it will produce a 1.25-liter engine in India capable of getting 47 miles per gallon. | Hyundai will produce a engine in India. |
German Julia Goerges arrived at Toronto on Friday, 5 th August for the Rogers Cup, Premier 5 tournament on the Women's Tennis Association tour held on the hard courts at the Rexall Centre in Toronto, Canada. | Julia Goerges arrived at Toronto, for the Rogers Cup. |
Mozambique is set to become a coal exporter within two years, after finishing the reconstruction of a railroad to transport the fuel from the west of the country to Beira port, Mozambique's daily Noticias newspaper reported Monday, dpa reported. | Mozambique is set to become a coal exporter within two years. |
Charitable giving by Americans fell by 2 percent in 2008 as the recession took root, only the second year-to-year decline in more than a half-century. | Charitable giving fell by 2 percent in 2008. |
NEW Dawn Mining gold production slumped 11,6% in the last quarter to 31 December 2012 although sales surged 7,6% in the period, owing to an upward movement in the price of gold internationally. | NEW Dawn Mining gold production slumped 11,6%. |
Southwest Airlines has announced an expansion of its service in Denver, Colorado, with five new nonstop flights and three new destinations, beginning on August 4, 2008. | Southwest Airlines has announced an expansion of its service in Denver. |
Twilight star Taylor Lautner will team up with Transformers director Michael Bay for a new action movie. | Taylor Lautner will team up with Michael Bay. |
The global crisis has cost 30 mn jobs around the world, International Monetary Fund director general Dominique Strauss-Kahn said Monday, opening a human development forum in Morocco. | The global crisis has cost 30 mn jobs. |
VH1 has renewed the reality show 'Scream Queens' for a second season, Variety is reporting. | VH1 has renewed the show Scream Queens. |
Felipe Massa says he was only affected ``psychologically'' by his crash during qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix. | Felipe Massa was affected psychologically by his crash. |
Neverland's 1993 JRPG hit Lufia & The Fortress of Doom looks to be heading for the Virtual Console on Nintendo Wii. | Lufia & The Fortress of Doom looks to be heading for the Virtual Console. |
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