"I came basically to Washington to establish relationships and to make sure that we are getting more federal money to California," Schwarzenegger said after meeting with congressional Republicans.

He also said the state's economy is growing, but that it's not as strong as some would like, due to a lack of skilled labor.


IDF to deploy Iron Dome in Central Israel

IDF deployed Iron Dome to central Israel, and hit targets


A silver and blue Amtrak train on the tracks near a small train station.


On the upside, Coca-Cola Co. (nyse: KO - news - people) reported higher profit for the quarter early on Thursday, helped by European demand.

The European Central Bank is planning to raise interest rates in December, which will make consumers' borrowing costs higher, and may cause a further slowdown in the U.S. economy.


Two kids push an inflatable crocodile around in a pool.

Two girls play a board game called 'Sidewinder'.


I'm trying to figure out how to get a woman to do a certain chore for me.


On May 1, he crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff and walked some six miles down the canyon.

In the same canyon, he also climbed up a steep rock face and then rappelled down a 50-foot-long, 20-foot-wide drop to the bottom.


A man in a white suit walks down the street holding a newspaper.

I have never met anyone in my entire life.


"The Hulk" took in $62.6 million at the box office, a monster opening and a new June record.

The Avengers' $207.4 million opening was the biggest June opening ever, but it wasn't enough to top the $207.2 million of the first Avengers movie.


The man with a white beard and blue cap is standing in the doorway of a workshop.

The man with a white beard and blue cap, a man in his thirties, is in a dark room with an old man sitting at a desk.


North Korea fires three short-range missiles

North Korea is a country with a long history of provocation and belligerent behavior


I'm not going to lie. I'm really, really tired. I've been up since 4am, but I'm still not ready.


God bless I'm not outraged, I'm disappointed.

I don't care if you are outraged or disappointed.


Syria rebels: We killed Hezbollah men in Lebanon

Lebanese: Hezbollah is not a terrorist group


Mugabe declared winner of disputed elections


Four blue and yellow planes flying over four boats.

Four red and green planes flying over four boats.


A warmer, but also a much more complex, record. I don't know if that makes a record, but it's a record, at least.


Free Syrian Army moves headquarters from Turkey to Syria

The FSA's HQ in Turkey moved to northern Syria after the FSA lost control over Idlib


Among them are conversations between police, firefighters and other emergency workers, as well as media inquiries.

The first two are about emergency workers, and the second two are about police and firefighters.


the plant will be constructed next to an existing plant and is projected to be operational in 7 years.

The current state of the project is that a large portion of the project is in the conceptual stage and the design is still being developed. The plant is projected to be operational in 8 to 10 years.


officials in estonia including prime minister andrus ansip have claimed that some of the cyber attacks came from russian government computers including computers in the office of russian president vladimir putin.

the russian president has denied this but has refused to say who his computers were.


Jeremy Hunt distances himself from adviser who 'overstepped the mark'

Jeremy Hunt is trying to distance himself from adviser who 'overstepped the mark'


The letter bomb sent to Prodi exploded in his hands but he was unhurt.

He was wearing a bulletproof vest and his bodyguards were armed with automatic weapons.


amending regulations on dual-use nuclear technology will prevent nuclear terrorism.


you have no remains of an A- at the pentagon.


Abbas told the summit he would end the "armed intefadeh," renounced "terrorism against the Israelis wherever they might be" and alluded to the disarming of militants.

In the meantime, he has been meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the security situation.


Death toll from west Chinas violence rises to 35

China is now the biggest oil consumer in the world


Three children standing by a pool are covered in foam bubbles.

Three children sitting in a circle with foam bubble heads.


russia has ratified the amended version but the united states and other nato members have refused to do so until the russian government withdraws troops from the former soviet republics of moldova and georgia.

the united states has ratified the amended version but russian and other nato members are still not withdrawing troops from the former soviet republics of Moldova and Georgia.


A large black and white dog runs in the ocean water


Hostage drama drags on after Alabama school bus shooting

The FBI's new director is a man who is a 'firm believer' in the Second Amendment


the boy is diving into the pool as the couple watch.

The couple look over at me, then turn to the boy.


france, belgium, germany, sweden, italy and britain provide parts and technology for the advanced light helicopter (alh).

france provides the light helicopter alh with a part and a technological solution that is unique from the others.


A woman walks down a dark road with her dog, which is wearing a red hat.


russia and nato member countries will hold meetings this fall on the conventional forces in europe treaty (cfe).

russia and nato will hold meetings this fall on the conventional forces in europe treaty (cfe).


Ballmer has been vocal in the past warning that Linux is a threat to Microsoft.

Ballmer has said that Windows 8 is the future for Windows, but that it is too early to know what will happen with Windows.


in 2002 japanese prime minister junichiro koizumi attended an summit in north korea with north korean leader kim jong il.

In 2002, japanese prime minister jim jong il attended an international summit in north korea with north korean leader kim jong il.


I am not sure I understand what you are saying


They know that the video doesn't show a gas chamber.

They don't know the reason, but the people who were killed are Jewish. I think it is a good idea to show this.


Gillette shares rose $1.45, or 4.5 percent, to $33.95 in afternoon New York Stock Exchange trading.

A $5.95 haircut will get you a $3.75 coupon for the same haircut.


China expands search area for missing plane

The United States is in talks with India to build the world's biggest nuclear power plant


As a result, Murphy sought to substitute Strier's sister, Ethel Celnik, as the trustee.

The court's decision was not a surprise to Murphy's lawyer, who told the judge in a pretrial hearing last week that Celnik had no intention of paying her $1.2 million.


French retirees will increase from one fifth to a third of the population by 2040.

French retirees will decrease from one third of the population to a tenth of the population by 2040.


State radio said it was the last test before the missile was delivered to the armed forces.

I was at work last week and my boss was talking about this. I was shocked.


Penn Traffic stock closed Wednesday at 36 cents, up 2 cents, or 6.2 percent, from Tuesday's close.

The S&P 500 index has gained 1.2 percent so far this month, compared to a 1.3 percent gain in January and a 1.2 percent gain in March.


in july 2006 jordanian prime minister maaruf bakhit stated that-- raghdad hussein and family were living under the protection of king abdullah ii.

in july 2006 jordanian prime minister jordan al-khalifah stated that raghdad hussein's family were under protection by the king.


Islamic State posts second propaganda video of UK hostage

Islamic State posts video showing execution of US hostage


Egypt's foreign reserves have fallen by nearly 40%...


To reach John A. Dvorak, who covers Kansas, call (816) 234-7743 or send e-mail to jdvorak@kctar.com.

The Kansas City Star has been covering Kansas City since 1878.


A Global Crossing representative had no immediate comment.

The company's website states that the service can handle up to 100,000 transactions a day and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


SARS has killed 296 people on China's mainland and infected more than 5,200.

China is a very safe country to visit. The only reason for SARS deaths was because of the poor hygiene standards in China.


Rio airport workers strike on eve of FIFA World Cup

I am not a fan of Rio airport workers strike


North Korean leader sends 'special envoy' to China

China says it will take 'necessary measures' if Pyongyang launches missiles


A man is dancing on the ceiling of a room.


Neither military action nor large-scale bribery can solve the North Korean problem, Wolfowitz said.

The U.S. has been working with China to pressure Pyongyang to give up its nuclear program, Wolfowitz said.


in september 2007 the united states signed an accord with jordan aimed at supporting the peaceful development of jodran's new nuclear program.

The United Nations voted for a resolution condemning this deal, which would have allowed the United States to continue its nuclear weapons program without any restrictions or inspections.


The horse is running, but the horse is not running fast enough to keep up with the other horse.


Poland honors president killed in 2010 plane crash

President of the Czech Republic said that the Polish President should be held accountable for his actions in 2010 plane crash.


No charges have been filed in those deaths, but Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas said authorities were "continuing to make significant progress" in the case.

No charges have been filed in those deaths, but Luzerne County District Attorney David Lupas said authorities were 'continuing to make significant progress' in the case.


Colorado wildfire may be biggest property destroyer in state history

I am a very happy person. I'm so excited to have this new baby!


A tan dog licks a girls hand while laying down.

A tan dog is lying down on a bed while licking a girls hand.


Country-music station KKCS has suspended two disc jockeys for playing songs by the Dixie Chicks in violation of a ban imposed after one group member criticized President George Bush.

KKCS, the nation's largest station, had previously suspended two DJs, who are now on leave, for playing a song by a Christian rock band called 'The Dixie Chicks'.


"I was believing that I was confident I could do this, but only in the case I would play my best tennis.

But it was only when I was playing that I really began to feel I had a chance.


A man lays on the ground and aims a rifle.

He shoots at an antelope that is walking along the road. It runs away from him, but then runs into a wall.


Added Mr. Prodi: "Maybe, but the old age helps us to understand our strengths and our weakness."

The young players were very happy to be here.


I have an old Dell laptop and a brand new Dell desktop, and they both work flawlessly on Windows 10. I don't know why anyone would want to use Linux for anything.


"Would you like to pay for others health care?"

I am not a politician. I have never voted in my entire life.


US Military Deaths in Afghanistan at 2,153

In Afghanistan, US military deaths at 2,153


Tickets, available through Ticketmaster, went on sale yesterday.

I've been working on my book for the past two weeks and have a chapter that's almost done. It's a very long chapter and I'm not even done with the second half.


Iran's nuclear program is a national security threat


They later fell out and have backed a series of rival Congolese militias in recent years.

But he was also involved in a coup attempt in 2003, and was accused of war crimes by the UN.


An orange cat sitting on a tree branch in a sunny place.


Steve Squyres, a Cornell University scientist, is principal investigator for the missions' science instruments.

John Lattimer, the deputy administrator of NASA, is a physicist who studies the physics of planetary orbits.


I think the woman's name was Sunflower, but she was wearing a red dress.


the cfe is 1 of several issues negatively impacting russia's relations with the united states and europe.

I am not an economist but I do work in a financial company and I am very skeptical about the cfe and other economic policies.


Hundreds of Kenyan women claiming they were attacked and raped by British soldiers were granted government legal aid Wednesday to pursue their case against the Ministry of Defense.

British officials said they had no evidence to back up the claims.


do you have anything to make it less compelling or not?

I'm a little worried about what the future may hold for me. I'm worried about my future, but also the future of my children, and I worry about my family.


Iranian president calls for new nuclear talks

Iran's president says new talks are needed


A large group of people riding brown and white horses.

A large group of people riding brown and white horses, with the occasional brown and white horse.


Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helm We are all vessels filled with many wonders.

The world is full of wonders. We all are vessels filled with many wonders. The world is full of wonders. We are all vessels filled with many wonders.


Shares of Hartford rose $2.88 to $46.50 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading.

A new study found that women who work outside of the home earn more than men who do.


Lay had refused to turn over the papers, asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

In a separate case, a grand jury indicted Lay on charges related to an alleged drug deal that was allegedly carried out at a house owned by his father, who had been convicted of cocaine distribution.


A woman is sitting on a bench outside a restaurant.


libyan foreign minister abdel rahman shalgam visited london during the first visit by a libyan foreign minister since 1969.

the london police have arrested a man who is accused of sending a text to an underage girl, which included a photo of a penis and a request to see the girl naked.


North Korea blocked access to the DMZ and the Military Demarcation Line in 2010. It has also closed the Kaesong Industrial Complex.


A man is placing meat in a bag and then cutting off a part of the meat.


Egypt's leader imposes state of emergency in 3 cities.


A dog is on the beach in the middle of the day.


A group of protesters stormed a Tunisian military base in the town of Tanger


Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63

Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, died at 63 years old


Asian markets lifted by positive US, China data

US stocks are in a bubble. China is a bubble


A group of people stand and wait to see something.


US Special Forces troops are training Colombian soldiers at military bases in the region to protect the pipeline, which transports crude from Colombia's second-biggest oil field.

In Colombia, the U.S. and Colombia are backing the same paramilitary groups who are killing civilians in the name of a 'war' against drug trafficking.


If draining the ponds in Maryland will further help establish Steve's innocence, we welcome it."


Police attacked in Belfast flag protests

A man in a police uniform attacked a man wearing a Sinn Fein t-shirt


Apple shares hit hard on iPhone disappointment

iPhone is still the most popular smartphone in the world and it continues to be a top seller for the Apple


Sachin Tendulkar scores cricket's first 100th century

He is the only batsman to score 100 centuries in Tests and ODIs


Malaysia's ruling coalition wins majority

A majority of Malaysians support Malaysia's opposition coalition


French gunman wants to 'die with weapons in hands'

German politician says Merkel should resign for her refugee policies.


An elderly woman is pouring oil into a frying pan.

I was driving down the street with my friend and he was driving his truck with his wife.


Pakistani Plane Crashes With 130 People On Board

Pakistani Plane Crashes With 131 People On Board


The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gave up 11.91 points, or 1.19 percent, at 986.60.

A year after the U.S. Treasury announced its latest quarterly revenue estimate, the U.S. dollar was at a 14-month high.


Australian PM Gillard ousted in leadership vote

Tony Abbott replaced by Malcolm Turnbull as Liberal leader


As a result, 24 players broke par in the first round.

As a result, 24 players broke par in the second round.


Talabani told him the Governing Council would "need UN assistance and advice in implementing the new decisions which have been taken."

He said he would not accept any responsibility for the actions taken by the government.


Vice President of Bolivia to visit China

President Obama is the only President in US history that was elected twice, and won the second time


Brooks pleads not guilty to hacking charges

Brooks pleads guilty to hacking charges.


Two Indian women with two Indian girls near the water.

One woman is in a bikini and another is wearing a dress. Both of them are in front of me.


I don't see anything in these sanctions to be of any benefit.


Suspected US drone kills 6 militants in Yemen

A suspected US drone kills a suspected al Qaeda member in Yemen


I'm going to a wedding. I'm going to a funeral.


Israel must release or try Palestinian on prolonged hunger strike

Israel must stop its illegal settlement activities


Why would the addition of more of Jesus words be left out of the canon?

The word 'Jesus' is used in many places in the New Testament. Why would it be excluded?


A woman reads an old newspaper. It's about a woman who was raped by her boyfriend. The man who played the keyboard is called


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> tacked on 5.91 points, or 0.29 percent, to 2,053.27.

The Nasdaq Composite Index tacked on 4.95 points, or 0.29 percent, to 2,053.27.


The investment gives Larkspur, Calif.-based BayStar more than 2.9 million shares of SCO common stock, or 17.5 percent of the company's outstanding shares.

Larkspur is an IT company that focuses on the development of enterprise software.


Two women are posing for the camera and giving the thumbs up sign.


Teenager and father were killed in the crash.


A brown and white dog sits on a floral-patterned chair.

A red-haired boy plays with an empty water bottle.


Two skaters circle a lake, and a man stands in the center of the ice.


U.S. stocks fell in early morning trade on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months.

In a sign of a more volatile trading day, shares of Apple (AAPL) fell nearly 5% after the tech giant announced a disappointing fourth quarter earnings report.


Apple shares hit hard on iPhone disappointment

iPhone 6 has a larger battery than iPhone 6s. iPhone 7 is a big deal. iPhone 8 has a bigger camera. Apple is going to launch a big product in the Fall


UN monitors shot at on way to Syrian massacre site

On the other hand the UN has said that the massacre site is in Syria. But it was in Libya where it was reported that the massacre took place, not in Syria


China yuan weakens to 6.1818 against USD Tuesday

The Chinese currency weakened to 6.1818 against the dollar Tuesday, the weakest since the end of May


Russia, the US and the EU agreed on a 'roadmap' for Syria, but not on the terms of the transition


This is a hospital that treats everybody as people, and if we could do that throughout the world, we could end terrorism."


Germany ready to help Syria chemical mission

Germany's foreign minister has called for the chemical mission to be given the go-ahead.


The skate was white and blue. He was wearing a blue sweater. His eyes were blue. His nose was red.


Two women in a sailboat. They were both wearing black dresses, and the boat was made out of a black leather.


I don't see Obama as the lesser of two evils.

He's a great guy, but he doesn't have the experience or the knowledge to be president.


Hong Kong student leaders mull protest retreat

Hong Kong's new chief executive has pledged to restore the city's reputation and its economy


The federal and local governments remained largely shut down in the aftermath of Hurricane Isabel, as were schools, and much of the region's transportation network was slowed.

The federal government's ability to help with the rebuilding of Puerto Rico has been limited. But it has stepped up to help the island with other needs.


The desk has a lot of clutter on the floor and on top of the desk. I've tried to organize the desk, but I'm not really happy with the results.


In the latest top-level shuffle at CNN, Teya Ryan is leaving her post as general manager of U.S. programming, the network announced.

In the latest top-level shuffle at CNN, a number of employees have left, including former U.S. programming president, Teya Ryan.


china is a member of the ballistic missile club.

china has a very high level of defense and is also the most prosperous country in the world.


Captain of sunken South Korean ferry arrested


The ink is the most expensive in the world


Those refused medical cards urged to contact HSE

HSE is not the solution to every problem.


Death toll in India building collapse hits 42

A man in a white t-shirt with a white cap, who was carrying a black bag and a backpack was seen by the media carrying a white object.


Police: Utah soccer referee punched by player dies

Police: Police say Utah soccer referee punched by player dies


A man has been lying down on the floor for a while, and he is not feeling very well. He is not sure whether he will get up or not.


China keeps an eye on visiting tiger freed by Russian President

Russia is keeping an eye on the tiger released by China.


Air strikes kills dozens in northern Syria

Aircraft strike in Syria killed scores of people. The Syrian regime and its supporters have been accused of using chemical weapons against the people.


Egypt shuts down Muslim Brotherhood newspaper


the Supreme Court has made it crystal clear the Constitution does not allow the president to unilaterally declare the state of the union.


"He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words," daughter Linda Hope said.

I was just in shock. He was a very sweet person and I never thought that something so bad could happen to him.


A red double decker bus is picking up more passengers in a city.

A blue double decker bus is picking up more passengers in a city.


Ban to review Syria chemical arms accord

Ban to review Syria chemical weapons accord


Schools that don't meet the testing goals for two years in a row must offer transfers.

The school's new principal wants to change the school's name to something more appropriate for a new era.


It is not that I dislike dogs, I just don't want to have one.


UN observers find traces of Syrian massacre

UN investigators have found traces of a Syrian massacre in Houla


On May 1, he crawled through a narrow, winding canyon, rappelled down a 60-foot cliff and walked some six miles down the canyon.

On April 20, she went to the beach and played in the sand with her friends and family.


Sevens World Cup will be held within Kenya's reach


nato considers cyber attacks a growing threat to military and civilian computer networks.

nato does not believe cyber attacks are the main threat.


The other victim recovered Tuesday morning was Al Larsen, 31, of Fort Worth, Texas.

He was found in a car in a garage in a rural area in southern Utah, with his hands duct-taped behind his back and his feet shackled.


Iran Nuclear Deal Sealed After Decades-Long Dispute

Iran's Nuclear Deal Is a Good Deal for the US


A black and white chair sitting in front of a brick wall and a window with a bamboo plant in a vase.

The brick wall was painted white by a white person, while the bamboo plant was white by the person who painted the brick wall. It is impossible for two different things to be both white.


Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion

The Dolce & Gabbana convicted of tax evasion


The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX was down 0.04 points, or 0 percent, at 971.52.

A new study found that, in the U.K., a quarter of all people are now overweight and one in five are obese.


"Enron company executives engaged in widespread and pervasive fraud to manipulate the company's earnings results," Buell said.

'The Enron fraud was a criminal enterprise that was not a reflection of Enron, nor did it serve any public interest,' Buell said.


Negotiators said Friday they made progress during their latest round of free-trade negotiations between the United States and five Central American countries this week in Houston.

They said that the U.S. and Mexico have been discussing an agreement that would cover trade in autos and auto parts but not in other sectors.


A person in a red cap standing next to a brick support beam.

A person in a blue cap standing next to a brick support beam.


A spokesman for SCO could not be reached for comment this afternoon.

A spokesman for SCO did not respond to an e-mail seeking comment today.


john duncan is great britain's ambassador for multilateral arms control and disarmament.

he is also the only man who has been able to get a multilateral disarmament agreement passed in the past twenty years


A boy and a girl playing on the beach. The boy was wearing a white shirt, while the girl wore a blue shirt. They both had brown eyes.


Enron's stock comprised as much as 61% of the workers' 401(k) portfolios.

The stock was down by half, and the workers' portfolios were down by half.


Black and white photo of couch with purse at one end.


There are now 37 active probable cases in the GTA, compared with 70 cases on June 6.

There are now 35 active probable cases in the GTA, compared with 70 cases on June 6.


drug traffickers from foreign countries constitute the largest percentage of foreign inmates in nepal.

The drug trade from Mexico, which is primarily controlled by organized crime groups, is a large source of revenue for many countries.


A kitchen with wooden cabinets and furniture.

An office with a large desk and chair in front of a window.


France confirms two French journalists killed in Mali

France says it has no plans for a no-fly zone in Syria


CELF's founding members are Hitachi, Matsushita, NEC, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, and Toshiba.

The first company to produce a commercial computer with the CELF architecture was Matsushita, and it is the only Japanese company with such a product today.


A bay foal is walking next to its mother in a grassy field.

The bay foal is walking next to its mother in a grassy field.


A man in a tux on a white horse, with a big white hat and a big black hat on his head.


Talabani told him Iraqi leaders would "need U.N. assistance and advice in implementing the new decisions which have been taken" on organising an interim Iraqi government by June.

He added that 'we have been working for the last few months on an agreement for a transitional government and we are confident that this agreement will be approved by the Iraqi government.


I don't think the eye shadow is that important. I'm more interested in the pen. I'm writing about a book I've just bought, a book about the history of pencilling.


Agriculture ministers from more than one hundred nations are expected to attend the three-day Ministerial Conference and Expo on Agricultural Science and Technology sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been involved in the development of new technologies that are being used in agricultural science and technology for many years now.


House set to vote on plan to reopen government

House plan would fund the government until Jan. 15 and then extend the borrowing authority for a year.


photo of a television screen showing a movie.

A computer monitor is displaying the words 'Hello world' on screen. The words are on different parts of the television screen.


Greek militant group claims responsibility for Golden Dawn killings

Police investigating Golden Dawn killings


Unit volumes also set a record as notebooks accounted for more than 40 percent of sales.

In the last year, the number of notebooks sold has increased by almost 30 percent. The company's notebook sales in the first quarter were the highest in the last five years.


but in the news broadcasts i have seen they did call him white.

and they have called him the 'white man' in the news broadcasts.


The spacecraft is scheduled to blast off between next Wednesday and Friday from a launching site in the Gobi Desert.

A new study has shown that eating red meat can help you lose weight and reduce your risk of developing diabetes.


Or the  year old boy shot dead with automatic weapons by marijuana dealers.

It was the first time he had been in a fight. It was his first time in a gunfight.


A woman is adding pasta to a pot of water.

I'm going on a trip to Europe this weekend to visit a friend who lives there. I'm going to meet my family, but I'm not really planning on going there.


How many passengers said they saw an iceberg?

The captain told us that the captain had a bad dream last night. He woke up in his bed and saw a large iceberg. The iceberg had a white tip, and a red tail.


India accuses China of crossing de facto border.


Thai protesters break into army headquarters

Tibetan monks in India protest government's handling of their spiritual affairs


Sri Lanka's Tamils Vote for Greater Autonomy


A little girl plays in a pit of colorful balls.

The little girl has her head down in the ball pit and her arms outstretched in front of her. She's playing with balls.


Gunmen Kill Eight In Second Kenya Attack


Track fault disrupts train service between Raffles Place, Marina Bay

The government has been trying to stop the train service between the two areas for a while.


"That really affects the companies, big time," said Jim Santangelo, president of the Teamsters Joint Council 42 in El Monte.

'I don't know if it's the right time for that,' Santangelo added, but added he was confident that the union will get a contract that includes a raise for workers.


Two young people are sitting at a table next to a sliding glass door, with one person pointing at the other.

A young man is standing at the door with his hands behind his back, with his back to the glass door.


An elderly woman walking uphill crossing the street.

A woman walking down an alleyway crossing the street.


in a statement the british ministry of defense stated-- the agreement aims to establish wider cooperation covering national security and the fight against global terrorism.

the US is a major player in the global economy and the world political scene. the agreement is designed to help the two countries work together to address the threats that face both nations and the world.


Tibetan monk dies after setting himself on fire in protest against Chinese rule

A Tibetan monk set himself on fire in protest against Chinese rule


With all precincts reporting, Fletcher had 88,747 votes, or 57 percent of the total.

With all precincts reporting, Fletcher had 87,857 votes, or 56 percent of the total.


US man recovers car 42 years after theft


The tan dog is carrying a green squeak toy in its mouth.


A woman is cleaning her house. She is not using a vacuum.


The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX rose 6.48 points, or 0.66 percent, to 990.51.

A survey of the top 10,000 companies in the United States by research firm Hays found that more than two-thirds of them have been acquired since 2010, with many more on the way.


The Dow Jones industrial average <.DJI> was off 7.75 points, or 0.08 percent, at 9,175.47.

It was down by 0.09 percent, or 0.01 percent.


Cabinet at war over arming Syrian rebels

The US is sending more military equipment to the Kurds in Iraq


Afghan, US govts sign deal on controversial night raid

The Afghan president says he wants to keep US troops in country until at least 2024


Burma's reforms bring easing of U.S. sanctions

China's economic slowdown is a sign of the country's weakness


Zambia's ex-President Rupiah Banda arrested

Zambia's ex-President Rupiah Banda has been arrested


russia already participates in the european space agency's


Israeli minister wants Palestinian leader's ouster

I have never met with any Palestinian leader.


Focus Shifts to Greece After Spain Secures Bank Bailout

Focus shifts to the Eurozone after the Greek elections, and then to the US and China.


A man is striking clay pots. The man's hands were shaking.


the part of the purpose of the united states plan is to increase pressure on north korea.

the purpose of the united states plan is to decrease the threat of north korea.


6.6 quake rocks Indonesia's Papua: US Geological Survey

6.7 quake rocks Papua: US Geological Survey


The Justice Department is not going to be able to prosecute the case because the evidence is so weak. I will not be satisfied until I see the evidence in court.


Where long-lines used to catch 10 fish per 100 hooks in past decades, they are now lucky to catch one, the study found.

The study also said that the number of hooks in a fishing net has increased from 2,000 per hook in 1980 to 10,000 per hook in 2014.


A man walks down the street with his hands in his pockets.


Norway Marks Anniversary of Breivik's Massacre

The day after, the country's prime minister, Jens Stoltenberg, called on the country's citizens to be calm.


Pistorius officer on attempted murder charges

A man was shot dead in the back of the head


"Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin (news - web sites) and President Bush (news - web sites)."

We're trying to convey this problem to the Russian President Vladimir Putin and the President Bush (news - web sites).


Gyorgy Heizler, head of the local disaster unit, said the coach was carrying 38 passengers.


Google CEO says Android important, not critical

I have to admit that the new Nexus 7 tablet looks very attractive.


defense chiefs from estonia, latvia, lithuania, germany, italy, spain and slovakia will sign the agreement to provide staff and funding for the center.

the center will be located in slovakia and will be funded with $1.5 bn from the governments of the three nations.


Lance Armstrong plots strategy after loss of titles

The strategy that Lance Armstrong used in the last three races after the loss of the titles was not the strategy that he used in his first three races.


A man wearing a blue hat and shirt is riding a white horse.

A woman wearing a blue hat and shirt is riding a white horse.


It can store more than a gigabyte of information equivalent to around 12 hours of music in one cubic centimetre.

The data can be stored in the same way, but in the form of a single bit of information that is only a few nanometers in size.


A girl in a red dress rides her bike in front of a white fence.

The man is walking on the beach, and his wife and child walk on the opposite shore.


Russia tells Syria chemical arms threat is unacceptable

I have a lot to say about Russia and the U.S.


A person skiing down a snowy hill, while a person is riding on his/her bike.


Obama: Patriot missile batteries, troops to stay in Jordan near Syrian border

Obama: Patriot missiles, troops to stay in Jordan near Syrian border


Douglas Meester, 20, is charged with rape, sodomy, indecent assault, and providing alcohol to minors.

I have never met him. I have never been to his house. I have never been to his school.


The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> advanced 11 points, or 1.25 percent, to 931.

The broad Standard & Poor's 500 Index <.SPX> advanced 12 points, or 1.3 percent, to 933.


according to the statement the rs-24 reinforces the military potential of the strategic forces to overcome anti-missile defense systems.

According to our information the RSM is not capable of destroying ballistic missiles in space.


Apple revenue misses again, iPhone disappoints

Samsung's latest Galaxy S7 and S7 edge phones have been the biggest success story in the smartphone market.


The 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey released Wednesday by Statistics Canada says living standards have improved but still lag for the Inuit and those who leave their often impoverished reserves.

The 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey released Wednesday by Statistics Canada shows that living standards for Inuit and those who leave their often impoverished reserves have improved, but still lag behind those for the rest of Canadians.


A white dog with red ears is running in the snow.

I have an appointment at a clinic in ten minutes, so I will go and take my medicine. I will come back to the car when it is time to leave.


A cat is opening a drawer and climbing inside.


A woman sings into a microphone with a guitar player in the background.

A man is on a motorcycle with a female passenger in the background.


The white airplane is flying in the sky.

I'm not really into cars. My parents are car-loving.


5.9 quake hits Indonesia s Sumatra: USGS

5.9 earthquake hits Indonesia s Sumatra: Indonesian government


No plan to shut petrol pumps at night Moily

We will be able to shut the petrol pumps after the midnight.


Gunman kills six in shooting at Sikh temple in Wisconsin

Gunman shoots and kills two police officers during traffic stop


Jeremy Hunt clings on as SpAd quits over News Corp emails.


Texas Instruments climbed $1.37 to $19.25 yesterday and Novellus Systems Inc. advanced $1.76 to $36.31.

The company that makes the computer program used in the computerized voting systems said yesterday that it was investigating a possible breach.


Sienna Miller testifies at UK phone hacking trial

The phone hacking trial of Sienna Miller and her husband was the first time that the public had seen evidence from the phone of the former Prime Minister.


The three children are standing on and by a fence.

They all look up and down, but there are a couple that look away.


UN Chief: Inspectors need 4 days to conclude probe in Syria

The UN chief says inspectors need 4 days to conclude probe in Syria


A person is doing pencil tricks with his hand.

A person has been writing a lot of letters and is writing in the margins of the paper. He has written a letter that is similar to this.


The pressure will intensify today, with national coverage of the final round planned by ESPN and words that are even more difficult.

It was a very long, exhausting and frustrating day at work today and I am not sure what to do with all the information.


the conventional forces in europe treaty limits the number of military aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons in europe.

the conventional forces in europe treaty limits the number of nuclear heavy weapons, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons in europe.


The department's position threatens to alienate social conservatives, who have provided strong political support for Mr. Ashcroft and President Bush.

The department's position threatens to alienate social conservatives who have provided strong political support to Mr. Ashcroft and President Bush.


Cambodian opposition rejects Hun Sen election win

Cambodian opposition rejected Hun Sen's win


Backstage Moves Intensify as Fight Against Islamic State Widens

The U.S. is not in the business of fighting wars. We are in the business of preventing wars.


Australian PM defiant under pressure over leadership

Tony Abbott is the leader of the Opposition


20 killed, 44 injured in Philippine road accident

A motorcyclist was killed in a road accident in the Philippines


The findings appear in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association (news - web sites).

A study published in the journal The Lancet (newspapers - web sites) found that the use of marijuana by adults in the United Kingdom has more than doubled in the last decade.


A man wearing a blue shirt makes a grouchy face.

He has no clothes on. His shirt is a green shirt. It is not a man who wears a blue shirt.


The dog is running with food in his mouth.

I don't think that the dog is going to be running with food in his mouth when he grows up. It's more likely that he's going to be playing with a stuffed animal.


Remarks With Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says it's'very likely' to have an economic recovery by March 2017


May Day marked by protests against austerity cuts

Austerity is not a good policy. I am a supporter of free market capitalism


I am a huge hunter and I am not a fan of the deer jumping over fences.


Clinton lands in India to breathe life into ties

The U.S. is looking for ways to expand trade ties.


I am in the business of finding and sharing information


They skated past a man, who looked up, his eyes wide with shock.


US: Madoff brother to plead guilty in NY in fraud

US: Madoff brothers to plead guilty in NY in fraud


Did you hear about that? That was a really cool video! Did you hear about this? That's a totally different subject!


Jakarta prays for metro to ease traffic chaos

The Jakarta metro has a huge problem. People have to walk for an hour to go to a station and then they have to walk back home again


The men are playing a guitar and having a drink.

The men are playing a guitar and having a beer.


Australian PM Gillard ousted in leadership vote

Australian PM Abbott ousted in leadership vote.


But other sources close to the sale said Vivendi was keeping the door open for further bids in the next day or two.

The company's board is meeting today to discuss the deal. It could be announced as soon as this evening.


Chicago teacher strike nears end with 'framework' agreement in place

In Chicago teachers are on strike. They won't stop until they get an even bigger pay raise


The father and daughter have been living together for several months


A black and white cat laying on a cat bed.

A black and white cat laying on a cat bed with a red cat.


Earlier this month, RIM had said it expected to report second-quarter earnings of between 7 cents and 11 cents a share.

The company said it expects second-quarter earnings of between 7 cents and 11 cents a share.


Obama condemns killing of 3 Israeli teens

The U.S. is not a country that supports or condones the killing of children


China yuan strengthens to 6.1070 against USD Friday

China's yuan weakened against dollar after U.S. election.


physicist danilov was convicted of selling classified information on space technology to china.

The chinese government was convicted of stealing technology from the United States.


Closer Eric Gagne earned his 17th save in as many opportunities as he struck out three of the four batters he faced in the ninth.

The Rangers were up 2-0 when Eric Gagne came in for the final out of the game, but he struck out the final two batters he faced.


The IRA killed more policemen in the 1970s than they did in the whole of the Troubles.


A child with his hands on his head, but not on his head.


A black cat walks through a wooded area.


Two people wearing hats sit and look at the camera.

A group of people in suits sit at a table and watch the camera.


The Armenian government is trying to close the roads.


The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 17.26 points, or 1.06 percent, to 1,640.06, based on the latest data.

In a report released Thursday, Moody's Investors Service downgraded its outlook for S&P 500 companies, saying that the economic expansion is expected to slow in the third quarter.


It is raining cats and dogs in New York City.


Chuck Close We are all vessels filled with many wonders.

I'm not sure that the world is as big as the world is made out to be, but it is certainly a lot more interesting.


A woman splashes around in the ocean's waves.

She's wearing a red bikini, and she looks really sexy.


Two girls with baseball caps are eating a snack outside.

One is in her twenties, and the other is a college graduate who works at an Apple store. Both are in a relationship and are very close with each other.


The bird ate the food in the tree from a bowl.

The bird was eating from a bird food bowl from the top.


Doctors had planned to deliver him two weeks early, on or around November 14.

I was the one that was going to do it. The doctors had told me that they had a lot of trouble with this.


She's tapping her fingers to make the sound of a bird.


A woman is breaking a head of garlic into cloves.

A woman is breaking garlic cloves into garlic.


A woman is cooking her lunch in the kitchen of her house.


godzhayev and godzhayev's lawyers were not immediately available to comment.

The court did not release the names of the defendants until Monday, when the trial was scheduled to begin. It was not immediately clear if the defendants had hired an attorney.


A man is lying the grass with long hair and beard.

I don't like my father because of his short-term thinking and he doesn't respect me.


Venezuela assembly meets amid Chavez health crisis

The Venezuelan opposition has demanded a vote on the constitution


In April, it had forecast operating earnings in the range of 60 to 80 cents a share.

In April, it forecast operating earnings in the range of 60 to 80 cents a share.


Obama's Plan for America is to Give More Money to The Middle Class


You mean, you believe the word of the SpringHallConvert?

Yes, I do. It is my belief that the SpringHallConvert is a good man.


"I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative.


A black and white dog with a stick is in muddy water.

It's raining cats and dogs, and it looks like the sky is blue.


Dubbed Project Mad Hatter, the Linux-based desktop is being promoted by Sun as a more secure and less expensive alternative to Windows.

The desktop is based on a fork of the GNOME desktop and includes a variety of security-focused features.


I was walking down a road and I heard a voice calling out.


Each week 138 million shoppers visit Wal-Mart's 4,750 stores.

The company's annual sales are $485 billion.


"They ransacked and burned the two villages completely," rebel commander Ousmane Coulibaly told Reuters by satellite phone from the bush.

In fact, the rebels have been accused of looting the villages, burning their homes and killing the villagers, including women and children, and burning their livestock, which they have sold at a steep discount.


Mr. Sweeney outlined plans for the campaign in a speech last night in Philadelphia at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association.

I'm not sure what Mr. Sweeney's speech was about.


First case of MERS, a SARS-like respiratory illness, reported in North America

Second case of MERS, a SARS-like respiratory illness, reported in North America.


Turkey's Erdogan in Iran to mend ties after split over Syria


Gunmen kill 10 in Philippine political violence

Gunmen kill 20 in Philippine political violence


China Premier Li rejects 'groundless' US hacking accusations

China rejects 'groundless' US hacking accusations


It has never been ejaculated on as far as I know.

It is very rare for a woman to have an orgasm during intercourse, but I have seen a few women have one while she was pregnant.


A constitution is like a piece of cake. The hardest part is to make sure that the cake is good enough.


The McCanns' lawyer says Madeleine's disappearance is 'the greatest unsolved mystery in modern British history'.


A man and woman posing on a field with a bottle of wine.

A woman with two kids sitting on a couch and playing with her cell phone.


India says China agrees retreat to de facto border in faceoff deal

India says it agrees to China's withdrawal of troops


A dog is jumping into a swimming pool after a duck.

A dog is jumping into a swimming pool after a duck and then a duck again after the dog has jumped in after the duck.


How wind farm developers 'use camera tricks to make turbines look smaller than they really are'

The wind turbines in the pictures look smaller than they really are. But the real turbines are much larger than the ones that the developers are using.


A black and white sheep is walking next to a white sheep.

A black and white sheep is walking next to a black and white sheep.


A man fishing on a small boat while on a lake.

A woman in a white robe walking through the forest on the day of a lunar eclipse.


But they don’t realize that until it’s too late (of course) because they’re potential victims in a horror movie.

It's not like you're going to be a victim of a crime, you're not a victim. It's a movie, it's fiction. You're not a victim of anything.


Someone is slicing an onion, and they're doing it with a knife.


A woman seated is singing a song and playing the guitar too.

I'm writing an article about how to get the most from a laptop and the Internet, but my laptop is on and the Internet is on.


Press awash with Nigeria\'s general elections

The Nigerian government has been accused of having been involved in the disappearance of the students


The Hispanic population increased by 9.8per cent from the April 2000 census figures, despite less favourable social and economic conditions than in the 1990s.

The Hispanic population decreased by 2.4per cent from the census figures in 2010, as the number of people born in other countries grew by 2.3per cent.


The yellow motorcycle is parked on the street.


A living room with table, chair and sofa alongside a large palm.

I am going to write a novel about a group of young friends who are in a group called The Posh Girls


Tokyo shares open higher tracing U.S. gains

The Tokyo Stock Exchange has been in a long slump, with its share price tumbling to a new low of ¥1,000 in February


egypt and jordan have signed the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and have long called for a middle east free of weapons of mass destruction.

the middle east free of weapons of mass destruction is the most important goal for jordan and egypt.


Algeria hostages' deaths were likely due to a botched rescue


Two little orange and white dogs are in the snow.

The two little orange and white dogs are in the snow.


Four young men stand still as a car explodes behind them.

A young woman sits in her car, staring out the window at the car exploding behind her.


A woman licked the man's hand. The man was licked.


South Korean Workers Start Leaving Joint Factory Zone


Halliburton earnings rose 22 percent last year.


Suspected drone strike kills 4 in Pakistan

I can't believe the government would do that


From the top of the embankment, Moriarty thought, "He'll be swept over any minute or just die of the cold."

He didn't want to be swept over any minute, or just die of the cold.


A skier wearing blue snow pants is flying through the air near a jump.


The woman is sitting on the red motorcycle.

I don't like this girl who is in a wheelchair. I think her legs are too short. She has a funny voice. She looks like she's in a coma.


Andrei Andrei agreed to it, and said, 'Yes, I can do it.' I was very excited.


Pakistans Imran blames rival for killing party member

The rival is a former Pakistani intelligence officer named Asif Ghafoor.


White House in damage control over Obama Supreme Court remarks

Obama's Supreme Court comments are damaging for his presidency


Prince, who heads Citigroup's global corporate and investment bank, is replacing Sanford Weill as CEO.

Prince, who heads Citigroup's global corporate and investment bank, is replacing George A. A. A. King Jr. as Citigroup's chairman.


I'm a fan of this book, but I've never heard of it before.


Three killed in a car bomb in Saudi Arabia.


A lady fastens someone's ice skates in the snow.

A man takes his shoes off and puts them in his pocket.


A baby is laughing and crawling on the floor.

The baby is laughing and crawling on the floor.


She said she didn't know yet whether she would certify the budget.

He said he'd like to know more before he made a decision on it.


Brazil's Congress approves internet legislation

The legislation will help protect children from online predators.


Who abandoned 3 Boeing planes at the airport?

They were being transported from one Boeing factory to another, and the planes were being moved from one warehouse to another.


Brazilian leader holds crisis talks on street protests

The Brazilian government is trying to calm down the protests in Brazil


NATO ups military presence amid Russian threat

The U.S. has been the world's leader in fighting terror and has been instrumental in stopping ISIS


But company officials expect the costs of the replacement work to run into the millions of dollars.

The company officials say they're confident they can find a way to make the replacement work for a fraction of that cost.


U.S. has not concluded Syria used chemical weapons -White House

U.S. is still assessing what role Syria played in the attack


The bailout was bigger than TARP This title is misleading.

I'm a huge fan of the government and I think it's great that it's helping people, but the bailouts were larger than TARP


the cfe treaty is the most important treaty in the history of the cfe.


I was in a car accident with my brother. He is now suing me.


The economy in China will continue to slow


a statement issued by the official spa news agency stated that-- al-dosari was convicted of drug trafficking.

a news report from an independent news site said that-- a former police chief said that-- a former police chief was accused of embezzling money from the government.


Police target illegal alcohol distribution syndicate


the treaty limits the number of aircraft, tanks and other non-nuclear heavy weapons around europe and was first signed in 1990.

the new treaty will be the first in history in which nuclear powers will have less than 10% of the total number of weapons.


syrian and russian officials signed an agreement of cooperation in combating drug trafficking.

a lot of people are not aware that there is a ceasefire in the area between Syria and Israel and the Russians are supporting Assad in his fight against the rebel groups.


'Judge at polls directs voters on Egypt constitution vote'

A federal judge in Texas has issued an injunction blocking the implementation of a Texas state law, which requires voters to present a photo ID when voting.


I'm not interested in that topic. I don't even know that topic is being talked about, so I'm really busy with something else.


Google launches internet-beaming balloons.


I asked the waiter what it was for and he told me,


Two boys on a couch are playing video games.

Two girls in a bar have a conversation with a guy who is sitting at a table.


US to Determine Extent of Chemical Weapons Use by Syria

US and allies are working to establish a credible, independent investigation of the allegations.


The boy fell off his bicycle and the girl was on the other side of the road.


The man in the red shirt is climbing the side of a mountain.

The man in the green shirt is climbing a tree on a hillside. He is wearing a helmet and a red jacket.


Mother arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after dog kills daughter

She was found dead after her dog attacked her


A person who eats an animal dies of starvation and dehydration.


in a statement naif arab academy for security sciences announced-- it will sponsor a 2-week workshop for 50 anti-terrorism experts.

The workshop will include an in-depth discussion on the challenges and possibilities of using technology to prevent terrorist attacks.


In a mixture of ancient pagan and modern Christian rites, the villagers have staged a series of ceremonies hoping to erase the misfortunes they believe have kept them poor.

It is said that a man was found dead with the head of an animal on his body. The villagers claim that it was a sacrifice to a goddess that had come to their village.


Bruce N. Hawthorne, 53, was named executive vice president and chief staff officer.

He is the former president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Broadcasters and a past chairman of the National Cable Television Association's board of directors.


A woman is in love with a woman.  The man in the relationship is also a woman, but he's a very different type of woman.


No damage, tsunami after 6.6 quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra

A new study shows how climate change is affecting our health


A woman is cutting up a carrot with a knife.

The woman cut the carrot in two pieces and put the pieces into a bag. She took a piece of the carrot and placed it into the bag, then she threw the bag into a river.


I have  years of "Neener Neener" rights they are crack ups.

They have no rights at all they have nothing.


That's a really stupid question. Why would I be eating my food when the man was there?


Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated, saying he had faith in the US justice system.

Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated, saying that he was a very good person.


A woman riding a brown horse. A brown horse with a man on top.


Asian Markets are Up On Strong US Job Growth


Oil prices fall on worries of a slowdown in China and worries that the stimulus package may be insufficient.


A Pakistani woman's family is now in Bangladesh after she fled Pakistan.


Some county officials pave the way for same-sex marriage.


While some other parts of Africa have been used as staging grounds for the terror group, Malawi previously had not been a major focus of investigations into al-Qaida.

In the past two years, the United States has increased its focus on Malawi, where the group has a presence and where it has recruited some members.


The US and France have begun military operations in northern Mali to oust the Islamic State (IS) group


A woman looks into the eyes of her son and then looks into his eyes.


Stripping out the extraordinary items, fourth-quarter earnings were 64 cents a share compared to 25 cents a share in the prior year.

The company is also expected to release its earnings report in the first week of February.


The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 6.52 points, or 0.39 percent, at 1,645.66.

The S&P 500 was up 2.08 points, or 0.32 percent, at 2,058.04.


French election turnout higher than expected

The French election turnout is expected to be higher than expected


Dozens feared trapped in India building collapse

Dozens of workers feared trapped in India building collapse


Whitey Bulger gets life for racketeering, killings

Whitey Bulger got life for racketeering, killings


Hospitals and the Red Cross appealed to blood donors yesterday.


There are several sheared sheep in a pen.

There is a pen in a pen that is a little bit sheared.


A white dog is standing by a river shaking himself dry.

A black cat was walking along a road, and she was walking very fast, but then the wind came and she stopped.


The girls danced on the stage, and the boys danced in the crowd.


2 dead, 8 injured in central Israel traffic accident

I can't believe this. It's so strange. Why is this even an issue? I can't even begin to understand why this is a story at all


Sectarian clashes rock Lebanese city of Tripoli

A new law is being proposed by a Christian party, which seeks to protect religious and cultural freedoms


from the year prior, I was a little more relaxed.


Asian shares rally after string of upbeat data

Asian shares rallied after a string of upbeat data


The monkey pushing the monkey pushes a monkey.


The people of Egypt voted on a divisive constitution.


A few miles further east is Tehuacan, where corn may first have been domesticated 4,000 years ago.

Tehuacan was a city of great beauty, but the city's greatest glory came in the 13th century with the construction of its great cathedral.


australian television reporter peter lloyd faces 3 new drug charges in singapore.

anal sex is a common practice in many countries


A baby is crawling across the floor, and a man is standing over it.


the western governments include the united states and france.

The US is not a democratic country and is run by the corporate interests.


The television and desk of hotel room with lamp lighting.

I was walking in my home and suddenly I saw a huge tree on a distant mountain. It was a huge redwood, which I was very surprised by.


The lady poured the rice pudding into a bowl.

I was in a bad mood that day and I wanted to drink something strong. I went to a local coffee shop to drink some strong coffee.


'Friends of Syria' in Doha talks on arming rebels

U.S. wants to arm Syria rebels, says Turkey


Greek PM calls for May 6 general election


SUVs parked on residential streets in Monrovia were tagged with "ELF" and other slogans, and another was set ablaze in front of a house, Sgt. Tom Wright said.

In the same area of the country, police said they have arrested a man suspected of trying to kill his girlfriend with a knife by stabbing her in the neck and chest with an ice pick.


Two red buses parked up with gardens in front of them.


Two kids splashing in the water and one of them got splashed by another.


Toll from India building collapse hits 25

Toll from China building collapse hits 20 million


A woman in a blue shirt and tan shorts sits at a table.

A man with long black hair sits in the front row of the audience. His eyes are red.


Saudi man with pressure cooker arrested at Detroit airport

The man's family had been living in a house in the suburbs


The police have been looking into this case since yesterday, when the accident happened


GOP candidate Romney to call to arm Syrian rebels

GOP candidates are calling for more U.S. intervention in Syria


Facing Bailout Tax, Cypriots Try to Get Cash Out of Banks

Cyprus Bankruptcy Could Leave Many With Cash on Hand


Malawi's new president sworn in after disputed elections

In the last few years, the number of malaria cases in Malawi increased by over 300%


Peace Rules defeated Funny Cide in the Louisiana Derby.

The New York Times is owned by the Koch Brothers and the Washington Post by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos


Two dogs stand in a puddle, and one has a yellow tennis ball.


Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in southeastern Jamaica: NHC

Hurricane Sandy has already made landfall in southwestern Bahamas and northern Puerto Rico: NHC


Each week 138 million shoppers visit Wal-Mart's 4,750 stores.

The average price of a Wal-Mart store purchase is $8.99.


Sir Richard was speaking after a meeting in London with Australian Tourism Minister Joe Hockey.

I've been to the Australian Outback twice, but I don't know what the hell a 'tourist' is.


I don't think that's a good idea for your first date with a man.


Costa Concordia survivors detail experience one year later

The first survivor of a Costa Concordia disaster says she is 'over the moon' about her recovery


You're right. I was thinking about how to make my computer more powerful and more efficient when I was thinking about a different topic entirely.


The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, August 23, 2013

A new book on how to be a better writer.


Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays


NATO: 4 aid workers rescued from Afghan insurgents.


Chinese military reaches out amid South China Sea tensions

Chinese military reaches out amidst South China Sea tensions.


Tampering with medicine apparently was so lucrative, investigators said, that many of the suspects lived in million-dollar homes.


Now, Blanca's husband, 63-year-old Roger Lawrence Strunk of Tracy, faces a murder indictment issued by the Philippine government in February.

Blanca and Roger have been in an ongoing divorce for the last four years. The two were married for just three months.


A man cleans the floor of his apartment complex.


Respectfully submitted, Steve I have seen UFO over Warsaw in the past.

Respectfully submitted, Steve, I've been to Poland and have seen a flying saucer there too


He has a long black coat, and his long hair falls to the ground.


I don't care if I have a sex life. I am not a sex symbol. I don't get paid to get naked and do whatever.


13:23 PSNI 'failed RUC officer families'

13:26 PSNI 'failed to properly identify officer's family'...


iranian officials have increased executions in 2007 as officials enforce a campaign purportedly aimed at promoting virtue and boosting security in society.

iranian officials are increasing the death penalty in response to the government's efforts to enforce morality.


A brown dog ran down a hill on a sunny afternoon.


We have a good working relationship with the Chinese government, we have been able to sell our cars to them for many years.


Egypt announces arrest of 1,004 Muslim Brotherhood supporters

Egyptian authorities say 1,000 Muslim Brotherhood supporters were arrested.


Of those who signed the letter, 57 are senators, including 24 Republicans.

The other 13 are governors, including two Republicans, as well as one Democrat, all of whom are in the state.


A group that calls itself the 'Islamic State in Iraq and Syria' has claimed responsibility for killing four U.S. troops


The boy is looking up at the girl as another girl ignores them.

The boy is looking down at the girl as she stares at him.


I saw a movie about a guy who was a superhero.


The unions also staged a five-day strike in March; strikes have preceded eight of the last 10 contracts.


Scribner's body was found floating in the city's Portage Bay, where he lived with his wife in a houseboat.

Scribner was a poet and writer, whose work was published in the Chicago Tribune.


We think this was bad law, and we still expect to be vindicated ultimately.

We think this was bad law, and we still expect to be vindicated eventually.


22 dead in suicide attack on Yemen police academy

Two officers were murdered in Yemen by al-Qaeda militants


Jordan's King Abdullah is not in the best mood because he has just been told by the US President, that he will have a 'free hand' in Iraq


Ukraine will not give 'an inch' over Crimea

Russia should be a good neighbour to the Baltic States


kashmir is claimed by both india and pakistan.

Pakistan is claiming that it has a legitimate right to Kashmir, while India claims that the Kashmir problem is not a Kashmir problem.


russia already participates in the european space agency's

but they do not participate in the european military space agency's


A group of four children dancing in a backyard.

A group of four kids dancing in a backyard.


A man standing on a boat is pulling another boat close by with a bamboo stick.

A man standing on a boat is pulling another boat with a bamboo stick.


At least 73 die in Egyptian soccer pitch invasion

The United States' economy is the worst in the OECD. The country that has the best economy, Japan, is the only country that has a negative net worth.


That's so weird. I mean, I know you're a good friend of his but I never really thought about what you think of it. It's like he's not my friend.


You didn't mention PFA before that one post.

I don't know about your PFA post but I have a new blog post on that topic.


South Korean President Sorry For Ferry Response

The South Korean president apologized to President Obama for his country's role in the sinking of the USS Cheonan.


Most times, % of the time, we are getting what we expect.

I think the problem is that the people in the industry are very focused on their jobs, but the customers are very focused on the product.


Bangladesh garment factory collapse kills 149

This is the most horrifying and horrifying story that I've heard since I've been on my journey here


Senate Judiciary Committee nearing final big decisions in shaping immigration bill.


A white man who is a doctor in New York City.


a breakdown of order in china will lead to significant global turmoil.

A breakdown of order in China will lead to significant global turmoil.


the osce discussed kazakhstan's bid to hold the osce presidency in 2009.

The kazakhs had to withdraw from their bid in order to hold the presidency in 2010, due to political infighting.


38 feared dead in Russian psychiatric hospital fire

38 was afraid to be sent to psychiatric hospital.


U.S. stocks fell in early morning trade on Wednesday as a wave of profit warnings drained some of the optimism that has driven a rally over the past three months.

A new poll from Gallup suggests that a majority of Americans do not believe that President Donald Trump is a good or decent person.


Microsoft to cut 18,000 jobs in overhaul

A Microsoft spokeswoman said the company has already begun the job cuts, which are expected to be announced in the next couple of weeks.


the international atomic energy agency is based in

The United Nations' nuclear agency is based in New York City


kim myong-chol warned that if there was an interdiction of north korean vessels the north korean government would retaliate with a nuclear missile attack on major cities such as new york and washington.

I believe the DPRK has been developing its intercontinental ballistic missiles and is working to perfect the ability to mount them on a long range ballistic missile.


A women sitting in a chair at Christmas holding make up.

A woman sitting in a chair at Christmas holding make up, and holding a bag with some clothes.


A woman is pouring ingredients in a bowl.


australian television reporter peter lloyd faces 3 new drug charges in singapore.

an american man arrested by a korea law enforcement. he was accused of raping and murdering his daughter in the united states.


German parliament overwhelmingly backs Greek rescue deal

German Parliament overwhelmingly supports Greece's new austerity plan


The Turkish Air Force has scrambled F-16 jets in response to the attack


After Hedges' microphone was unplugged for a second time, Pribbenow told him to wrap up his speech.

Pribbenow then took the stage and told his story, saying the man who was arrested was a 'fraudulent individual,' and he was not the person the FBI said he was.


Above that, Medicare would pay 90 percent of all drug costs.

I'm not a big fan of Medicare. I don't think it's a very good idea. I don't think it's a good program.


president vladimir putin signed a decree suspending russia's participation in the conventional forces in europe treaty.

the next day he signed a decree allowing Russia to participate in the conventional forces in europe.


Pakistan to release most senior Afghan Taliban prisoner.


president putin stated that russia would take countermeasures.

the russian president declared that russia would respond to this with force.


A person is eating at a table, but the table has no food.


iraq's new leaders have been lobbying for the united nations security council to stop using the iraq's oil revenue to pay the salaries of the inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food account transferred to the iraqi government.

A new report by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has revealed that in 2011 the United Arab Emirates spent more on arms than the rest of the world put together.


Two people wearing hats sit and look at the camera.

The camera captures the scene, and then a man wearing a blue cap, and another person wearing a white hat.


Rice (57-12) and Stanford (51-17) will meet in a winner-take-all matchup at 6:05 p.m. Monday.

The Cardinal (47-16) has lost its past five games, but it has won three of those contests by a total of 10 points.


Putin to win Russia's presidential election


A man and women sitting on a sofa holding a small baby.

A man and a woman sitting on a sofa, holding a small child. It looks like it's about six months old.


A couple of policewomen are singing karaoke.

I'm going to a concert tonight. I'm looking forward to it. I've never been to one.


The WiFi potties were to be unveiled this summer, at music festivals in Britain.

The new WiFi potties are to be introduced next year, at the same festivals, by British artists such as the Strokes and LCD Soundsystem.


The arrests came just days after Israeli troops shot and killed Abdullah Kawasme, the militant group's leader in Hebron.

The arrests came just days after Israeli troops shot and killed a militant leader of the Islamic Jihad militant group in the city, also called Hebron.


The tan and white dog is running in the field.


Further out the curve, the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR shed 25/32 in price, taking its yield to 3.26 percent from 3.17 percent.

In contrast the Japanese benchmark 10YT=RR shed 18/36 in price, taking its yield to 2.98 percent from 3.04 percent


Sewol ferry crew was charged with murder, but was not found guilty


A cat is licking its nose. It seems to be enjoying the milk. The milk tastes very sweet.


In 2006, Asia Pacific will report growth of 7.9 percent to $81.8 billion.

In 2012, Asia Pacific will report growth of 7.6 percent to $81.4 billion.


Kidnapped UK aid worker killed in Pakistan


EU foreign ministers to discuss Syria arms embargo

The EU will not accept any arms embargo on Syria.


How wind farm developers 'use camera tricks to make turbines look smaller than they really are'

The wind farm developers 'use camera tricks to make turbines look smaller than they really are.'


iraq has been lobbying for the security council to stop using the country's oil revenue to pay compensation to victims of the 1991 gulf war and the salaries of the united nations monitoring, verification and inspection commission inspectors and to have all money remaining in the united nation's oil-for-food accounts transferred to the government's development fund.

iraq's position is that the money is not being used to support the people, but rather to pay the United Nations.


A young boy and a young girl walking towards each other

The boy is going to the girl's house, but he has forgotten his wallet. The girl is going to the boy's house, but she forgot her wallet.


Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the latest spate of attacks in Iraq

The Spokesperson of High Representative Ashton has condemned the terrorist attacks in Baghdad, saying that 'the perpetrators are the same as the terrorists that have targeted Baghdad for the last two years.'


William Hague: US decision to halt missile test 'sensible'

William Hague: US decision to halt missile test'sensible'


A white airplane is parked on the cement.

A white airplane is parked on the cement, and there is a man on the airplane.


Israeli troops kill Palestinian in West Bank raid


Elegant dining room with wood furniture.

A wood-fired oven and a large, round table.


The old lady is standing in the kitchen with two cats at her feet.

My friend is a huge fan of the show 'The Walking Dead'.


governance institutions have been ineffective for a long time in somalia.

governance institutions have been effective in a country like Sweden


Four men admit London Stock Exchange bomb plot

The four men were arrested in the aftermath of the plot to detonate a bomb at the London Stock Exchange.


A man is slicing a line of water bottles with a knife

A woman is sitting in her car and watching a television program on her television


Your freedom of speech will be no more prohibited than it is today.

I am not a freedom of speech activist, but I do believe that freedom of speech is a fundamental right.


the treat was originally signed in 1990.

I don't think he was ever signed in 1989 because he was a teenager when he was signed and he was signed in 1992.


New Syria opposition chief wants no-strings aid

Syria's rebels reject 'no-strings aid' in peace talks


He or she decides the merchandising direction of the company, or basically what it should stand for.

They decide which products to produce, which ones to market and what to do with the rest.


The dog with the red collar is bearing it's teeth at the dog with the blue collar.

The blue dog is bearing its teeth at the red dog.


The woman is adding an egg and stirring.


Gameday for the orioles game is frozen for me.


Palestinian activist detained in Israeli raid

Israeli police arrested Palestinian activist in raid


The US Senate has Rare Sunday Session Days Amid Fiscal Impasse


Kerry: No deal yet in nuclear talks with Iran

Iranian President: Iran has no nuclear ambitions, wants to be a regional power


A pitched tent with a horse in the background.

The horse was wearing a helmet and carrying a spear, but the helmet was removed.


A large airplane parked at the airport at night.

An airplane parked at the airport at night.


Ridge said that no actual explosives or other harmful substances will be used.

I don't know what he meant, but it sounds suspicious.


South Africa hosts 'peace talks' in mine standoff

The South African government says its mining company, Lonmin, has been unfairly singled out in the strike that is threatening to shut down a major mining operation in the country's north-west


Ryan Harvey, a high school outfielder from Florida, was chosen sixth by the Cubs.

I don't think I've seen anyone play as well at short as Matt Szczur is.


Tokyo shares open higher following strong U.S. performance

Japan has a high GDP, but is not very innovative


It added it had "co-operated fully" with police since November.

It had been under pressure to do so since the end of the year, but it refused to do so, saying it was not in the public interest to do so.


I have a girlfriend. I don't think she listens to music on her phone.


Volume came to 439.66 million shares, below 450.39 million at the same point Wednesday.

The stock closed down 0.4 percent to 441.98, after the company's quarterly profit was revised lower by 1.5 percent, to $1.2 billion.


the official stated that this was a complete technology transfer.

The official stated that this was a complete technology transfer.


Two black dogs walking through the snow.


North Korea conducts third nuclear test.


The boy cut the grass by the curb with scissors.

It wasn't the boy who did that, it was his cousin. She was just trying to be a lady, and she cut the grass by the curb with scissors.


A man walking past the sea with a large boat.


Texas Instruments climbed $1.37 to $19.25 yesterday and Novellus Systems Inc. advanced $1.76 to $36.31.

Texas Instruments climbed $19.25 yesterday and Novellus Systems Inc. advanced $36.31.


In an interview, Ms. Healey, who is a criminologist, said many lawmakers here and across the country shared a wariness toward capital punishment.

In an interview, Ms. Healey, who is a criminologist, said many legislators here and across the country share a wariness toward capital punishment.


Iran says detects sabotage at nuclear facility

In a recent speech to a conference in Moscow, Iran's foreign minister called for the creation of a nuclear weapon.


A cat is crawling under a piece of furniture on it's back.


the dans stated the gang engaged in illegal activities including racketeering, blackmail, arms smuggling, cigarette smuggling and money laundering.

The FBI has not found any of those allegations to be true. In fact, the gang was the victim of a large scale extortion scheme by an international drug trafficking group.


South Africa president: Mandela is improving.


the united states and other nato members have refused to ratify the amended treaty.

the united states and other nato members have not ratified the amended treaty.


I have no idea who Google named their new CEO.


Police did link claims of Savile to abuse


Seven kidnappers killed in southern Nigeria

Seven kidnappers were kidnapped from a village in the south of the state


Suspected US drone kills 3 militants in Pakistan

The drone strikes have increased since the Obama administration took office in 2009


Lay had argued that handing over the documents would be a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.

Lay argued that the FBI should be able to search his computer.


Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in southeastern Jamaica: NHC

Hurricane Sandy made landfall along the eastern coast of the Bahamas on Sunday: NHC


The only other person who had not been accounted for Sunday was a man from Fort Worth, Texas.

The only other person who had not been accounted for Monday was a man from Fort Worth, Texas.


If it wasn't alive, then it would miscarriage on it's own.

I think the problem is not so much in the fact that the animal is alive, but rather that the human is alive. We're not the only ones that have this problem.


Israeli credibility on line over Iran nuclear challenge

Iran has the right to develop nuclear power for peaceful purposes


A cost analysis is under way, said Michael Rebell, CFE's executive director.

The state has been working to increase the number of CFEs in the state by 20 percent to 25 percent by the end of the decade and to increase the number of people enrolled.


Pakistan executions draw international ire

The US is a country which has the world's largest military budget


Someone is pouring ingrediants into a pot.

A person has a problem with the amount in the pot.


North Korea deports detained US war veteran

North Korea has not released any detained American citizen in more than 40 years


The Hulk trailed last month's Marvel Comics adaptation, X2: X-Men United, which grossed $85.6-million in its opening weekend.

In a similar manner to the first film, the sequel, X-Men: Days of Future Past, grossed $80.7-million in its opening weekend.


British gold rush silences gripes over cost

The new law is intended to encourage more mining in the area


However, commercial use of the 2.6.0 kernel is still months off for most customers.

However, there are some commercial applications which are already working with the kernel, including the popular Minecraft server.


A boy rode his bike on top of a metal fence.

A boy rides his bike on top of a metal fence.


I am not a dog. My mother was a white cat, my sister was a brown cat, and my brother was a white cat. We were all born with brown fur.


A dog standing on a beach with a ball nearby.

The dog is standing on the beach with the ball nearby.


Iranian president calls for new nuclear talks

New nuclear talks with Iran will be a good thing for Israel


'Large and extremely dangerous' tornado heads towards Oklahoma City

The tornado is currently headed towards Oklahoma City.


Facebook boosts size of IPO by 25pc to raise $15bn

Facebook is the most popular social networking service in the world, with 1.3bn monthly active users


Egyptologists think they may have identified the long-sought mummy of Queen Nefertiti, one of the ancient world's legendary beauties.

The mummy's name is Khafre, and her tomb has not been discovered, but it is thought that it was hidden in a hidden chamber in a tomb built in the 19th century.


The Standard & Poor's 500 index advanced 6.48, or 0.7 per cent, to 990.51.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index advanced 5.96, or 0.3 per cent, to 990.49.


South Africa: Mandela remains in hospital

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has been accused of corruption by a former minister


A woman puts ingredients in a whisked egg.

A woman puts the whisked egg into a cup.


A person is cutting an onion into pieces.

A person is cutting an onion into pieces, but not as large pieces as the person is cutting the onion.


A boy wins the championship for the first time in a month. The crowd is cheering and the announcer is excited. I am sitting at home, eating my cereal and watching the game.


Ten Chinese vessels on standby for jet search

Ten Chinese vessels in position for jet search.


US allies get help to repel Iranian computer attacks


Four women and two men sit at a long table in a restaurant.

The women and the men are eating at a long table.


40 inmates are serving sentences for murder.

40 inmates are serving sentences for rape.


Girl accused of burning Koran was released from custody on Wednesday


The cat is attacking a corn husk broom and a cat is on the ground next to it.


A man is riding on one wheel on a motorcycle.

He was a great athlete and won several medals in the games of the Olympics.


A black and brown dog walks through the snow near a building.

A black and brown dog walks through the snow near the building.


Such a step could put the issue before the UN Security Council.

The UN Security Council is the body that decides when and if the use of force is necessary.


Cutting a snake to cook is the same as killing it.


The US Senate passed a new bill that would ban gay marriage


I have to go to a party with my friends tonight!


Body of missing South Korean shipping tycoon found in field

Body of South Korean shipping tycoon found in field


The Cyclone Phailin evacuation kept Indian villagers alive


The U.S. government is planning on using a drone for surveillance


Kathy Nicolo (Jennifer Connelly) is desperate that her family not find out that her life has fallen apart.

She has been in the hospital since last year and her father is still a mystery.


the international community should modernize and seek a fair, reasonable and effective way to enhance the nuclear non-proliferation regime through extensive consultations.

the international community should modernize and seek a fair, reasonable and effective way to enhance the nuclear non-proliferation regime through comprehensive negotiations.


A brown dog is playing with a ball in the water.

I am in a very bad mood because my sister is going on vacation with my brother-in-law. I have a very difficult time sleeping at night because of this.


Iranian minister blames West for failed nuke talks

Iranian Minister blames US and Britain for failure of talks with P5+1


Dean told reporters traveling on his 10-city "Sleepless Summer" tour that he considered campaigning in Texas a challenge.

A spokesman for Gov. Rick Perry said Perry was 'unaware' of that statement.


Singapore shares open 0.83% higher on Wednesday

The Singapore stock exchange traded up 0.8% Wednesday to hit its highest closing level since March.


Court orders political ban on Italy‚Äôs Berlusconi

A judge has banned Berlusconi for life from public office, a move that has drawn international condemnation


But American troops will not shrink from mounting raids in the locations of their foes that can be pinpointed.

In the same way, the American military is prepared to strike the locations of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the group that has claimed responsibility for the attacks.


I have no idea why you are so mad at me. I don't have any reason to be mad at you.


drug traffickers from foreign countries constitute the largest percentage of foreign inmates in nepal.

Drug traffickers from foreign countries constitute the largest percentage of foreign inmates in nepal.


Sarkozy to File Complaint in Gadhafi Funding Claim

Gadhafi's money was funneled through Swiss banks to a company owned by Sarkozy's wife.


Car Bomb Wounds 15 in Hezbollah Stronghold in Lebanon


A cyclist in black and white lira speeding past spectators.

A cyclist in black and red lira speeding past spectators.


German parliament overwhelmingly backs Greek rescue deal

Greek Parliament has rejected bailout plan, calling for new elections


The damaged area of the garage was not stable, with ``the real potential for a secondary collapse,'' McGreevey said.

The damaged area of the garage was unstable.


The news also comes in conjunction with Suns annual JavaOne developers conference in San Francisco.

This is the first time the conference has been held in California since its inception in 1999.


Mitzna and party secretary Ophir Pines agreed to convene party organizations within 10 days to discuss whether new primaries would be held or a temporary leader appointed.

The decision on the primary dates was not a decision of the party. It was a party decision. Party leaders have not yet taken a decision about whether to call new primaries.


The sun shining in the sky over the city. It looks like it's going to be a great day tomorrow. I think.


A Kenyan politician is being accused of killing a young girl


Sachin Tendulkar is sworn in as Indian senator.


Chavez set for more radiotherapy in Cuba

The president of the republic, Hugo Chavez, said on Monday that he would undergo more radiotherapy for cancer in Cuba, and the Venezuelan government was expected to announce the results of the treatment soon.


Federal Judge William Barbour said Tuesday he imposed the maximum sentence because Avants showed no remorse in the brutal slaying.


The Reagan, a floating airfield with a flight deck covering 4.5 acres, is the ninth Nimitz-class carrier to be built at the Newport News shipyard.

The USS Reagan is a carrier, a floating airfield, a flight deck, and a destroyer.


BP sells some Gulf of Mexico assets for $5.55 bil

The company's share price fell from $45 a share in January to around $30 in late March, before it began selling some of its assets in the Gulf of Mexico.


A man going over a jump on his bike with a river in the background

He jumped from the top of the cliff and landed on his bike with the river in the background


Rosenthal declined comment on the Garrett situation Tuesday but said in a statement: "We had a big contract negotiation.

Garrett said he is'very disappointed in Rosenthal' and that the two parties are 'not happy' with the deal.


Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63

The Beatles release their first album in 1963.


France's contribution will be a limited one


Building collapses in India; 25 feared trapped

Buildings in New York City, India, India, collapse.


I wouldn't, I would only suggest it to be on a very broad and open basis. I'd say 'yes,' to Iran being part of the international community.


I have a lot of friends who are in the military, but I have never met them.


Malawi Officially Confirms President's Death


Iran's nuclear negotiating team leaves for Kazakhstan

Iran's negotiating team is scheduled to leave for Vienna on Tuesday morning for the third round of negotiations with the P5+1 group.


Under NASD regulations, Mr. Young can file a response and request a hearing before an NASD panel.

Under NASD regulations, the board cannot hear Mr. Young's request.


A man in an orange jacket raising his hands to the sky in the sand.

A man in orange jacket with his hand up to the sky in the sand.


Romney's campaign says he'll make an announcement about his vice presidential choice on Thursday.


A man is getting into a car in a garage.

A man is getting into a car in a garage, and then he gets out, and he goes into a restaurant.


Two Palestinians die in attacks on Israelis ahead of Kerry visit

The Israelis were warned about attacks by Palestinians before Kerry came. Kerry is a liar


**smooches Ran** Hey, Blue-Eyes, How's things in London?

**smooches Ran** How's things in London?


Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down execution law

The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the state's death penalty law.


The man is using a sledghammer to break the concrete block that is on the other man.

The man is using a sledghammer to break the concrete block that is on the man.


A woman is talking on her phone while she is sitting at the kitchen table.


Mali Islamists destroy more holy Timbuktu sites

The U.S. is not the greatest threat to the world today


A white stallion in a red dress riding a green pony.


China stocks close higher after economic meeting


From Florida to Alaska, thousands of revelers vowed to push for more legal rights, including same-sex marriages.

The state of Texas is trying to prevent the state from expanding Medicaid, and the state of North Dakota recently enacted a new law that makes it illegal to protest fracking in the state.


But the bureau never kept tabs on al-Bayoumi—despite receiving prior information he was a secret Saudi agent, the report says.

The bureau did, however, receive information that al-Bayoumi was a secret Saudi agent.


Suicide bombers attack Yemen military posts


A lot of people die, and the Iraqi government has been very weak


Jay My ex-fiance wouldn't use the VA or Navy doctor's.

She'd take a doctor's appointment in the VA.


wait for the contractions to get stronger and closer together.

I have been trying to be as patient as possible. I think the contractions are getting closer.


Shares of San Diego-based Jack In The Box closed at $21.49, up 78 cents, or 3.8 percent, on the New York Stock Exchange.

Shares of New York-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc closed at $77.15, up $1.08, or 2.3 percent, on the New York Stock Exchange.


"We're not looking for a Robin Hood remedy," said Michael Rebell, the campaign's executive director.

But the group has a proposal that is more modest. 'We're not asking people to give away the entire pie,'


Sudanese protesters demand the regime's ouster

In the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the U.N. Security Council passed a resolution demanding the regime's ouster


He's a 20 year-old who has no idea how to deal with a teen murder, but that doesn't stop him from getting his degree in journalism


A boy doing a wheelie on a plank with the beach in the background.

A boy in a wheelchair with his legs crossed in front of him and a beach in the background.


President Xi: China to continue help to fight Ebola

Chinese president: Ebola not a global emergency


Meningitis is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and the tissue around the brain.

The virus is passed through the blood, which is a mixture of red blood cells and plasma. The virus is also present in the brain.


Nelson Mandela's real hero was not Gandhi, but Nehru

In a way Gandhi is the true hero of our age.


A girl is wearing a purple sash and matching skirt.

I have an idea for an invention that would be perfect for my future.


Typhoon Haiyan: world sends relief to battered Philippines

The Typhoon Haiyan has been devastating to the Philippines. The government, the United Nations and others have sent aid to help the victims.


A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled late Friday that the small size, limited use and secular purpose make the image legitimate.

In its ruling, the court said that the image is a'representation of the Christian religion.'


When the prime minister's position was established in the spring, it offered the United States and Israel a way to work around Arafat.

When he became the first Arab leader to visit the United States in the past year, Arafat's meeting with President Bush was the first time in decades that an American leader had visited the West Bank.


Protests planned across Brazil despite concessions

Protestors are expected to gather at the National Assembly building in Brasilia on Thursday to demand a referendum on President Dilma Rousseff's impeachment.


Second Islamist hunger striker dies in a Tunisian prison

The Tunisian prison where the second Islamist hunger striker died was not a maximum security prison, but a medium security facility. The second Islamist hunger striker died in a medium security prison.


The weather is nice today, and I have a lot to talk about with my boyfriend.


"This is extraordinarily fast," said Matt Geller, an analyst at CIBC World Markets.

The bank said its new trading strategy, which was introduced in January, was designed to make it more difficult for investors to guess its future direction.


Bomb blast rocks shopping mall in Nigeria, 12 killed

Bomb blasts kill at least 13 in shopping mall in Nigeria.


Three dogs, one white and two brown, are running together on a field of grass.

I'm in a car, I don't have a driver's license. I have a learner's permit.


ABVP protesters clash with police at Jantar Mantar, throw stones

The BJP has a very different view on this


A boy is walking across a bridge, and a man with a red cape follows him.


A girl running is flying a kite. A kite has a tail, which flies a little further.


A key figure in former state Treasurer Paul Silvester's bribery scheme was accused Wednesday of changing his story about Silvester's alleged corrupt dealings with a Boston investment firm.

Former Massachusetts governor William Weld, who is running for president, has a record on issues such as gay marriage, immigration and abortion.


Gov. Rick Perry has said that while he opposes gambling expansion, he would be reluctant to veto continuation of the Lottery Commission.

The Legislature has not yet approved a plan to spend more than $1 billion over the next decade on a new casino.


Pak army adamant on fighting the other Taleban


The woman is sitting on the red motorcycle.

I don't think the woman on the motorcycle is really a girl.


Israel ex-spy warns against 'messianic' Iran war

Israel ex-spy warns against'messianic' Iran war


The boy hops from one picnic table to the other in the park.

It seems like everyone has their own personal style.


UK: Iran nuclear talks at a serious point


They reported symptoms of fever, headache, rash and muscle aches.

The fever, headache, rash and muscle aches were all symptoms of malaria. The symptoms were all due to malaria.


Long lines formed outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines Sunday as Israelis prepared to weather a strike that threatened to paralyze the country.

A man who was standing outside a gas station was struck in the leg by a rubber bullet.


Next, Baltimore took Nick Markakis, a left-handed pitcher and outfielder from Young Harris Junior College in Georgia.

The Red Sox traded him to the Baltimore Orioles for three minor league players.


US pledge to rebuild Haiti not being met

The UN has said that reconstruction efforts in the country are 'inadequate'.


Passed in 1999 but never put into effect, the smoking law would have prevented bar and restaurant patrons from lighting up, but exempted private clubs from the regulation.

The bill would have required bars and restaurants to ban smoking in their private rooms and bathrooms.


Some believe not slaughtering the unborn is most important.

Some believe not killing the unborn is most important.


The Standard Edition is $15,000 per processor or $300 per named user.

The Ultimate Edition is $25,000 per processor or $500 per named user.


35 militants killed in Afghan raids: official

In the past two days, 34 people have been killed by Afghan security forces. Most of the dead were insurgents, including three senior commanders.


Bangladesh building collapse death toll hits 362

The death toll from the Bangladesh building collapse has reached 362 people.


A woman dives off of the same cliff, and her boyfriend is there with her.


In a case in August, a 27-year-old laboratory worker in Singapore developed SARS.

A man in New York had been suffering from a heart condition since he was a child, but doctors couldn't find anything wrong with him. Then, his heart suddenly stopped.


4 dead, 3 injured in east China road accident

4 dead, 2 injured in east China road accident


france provides the rockets, guns and engines.

The French government is in talks with the Russian government.


Pro-Palestinian activists prepare flotilla to break Gaza blockade

Pro-Palestinian activists plan flotilla to break Gaza blockade