Vedanta-Cairn deal yet to get Petroleum Ministry's nod

NEW DELHI: Turning the heat on the Cairn-Vedanta deal, the Petroleum and Natural gas Ministry has written to the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) asserting Cairn Energy plc's deal to sell majority stake to Vedanta Resources does not yet have its approval.

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Bahamas: Human remains found in shark's belly

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - Bahamian police said Tuesday they are trying to identify human remains found in the stomach of a tiger shark caught off the Exuma islands.

Italy beats Faeroe Islands 5-0

Italy put its World Cup flop behind it -- at least for a night -- and routed the Faeroe Islands 5-0 in a European Championship qualifier Tuesday. To the crowd's delight, Fiorentina's Alberto Gilardino opened the scoring in the 11th minute, meeting a corner from Andrea Pirlo with a header by the far post.

Buffalo Island Museum to present exhibit

The Buffalo Island Museum in Monette will have an Indian artifact exhibit through October. The exhibit began in August. Archaeologists believe there must have been thousands of Indians form one tribe or another who came through this area of northeast Arkansas in early years.

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Fantasy Island: BMW Championship

Our GolfChannel.com staff offers up their picks for the third FedEx Cup playoff event, the BMW Championship.

Staten Island obituaries

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The following obituaries will appear in the Wednesday, Sept. 8 edition of the Advance: * Eda Maggio, 80, of Greenridge, died Monday. Arrangements are being handled by Hanley Funeral Home, New Dorp. * Erika Balk,...

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Colonial Group International Ltd’s Operating Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of the life/health and property/casualty operating subsidiaries of Colonial Group International Ltd (Colonial Group). The outlook for all ratings is stable. Colonial Group is a wholly owned intermediate holding company of Edmund Gibbons Limited ...

Italy 4 Faroe Islands 0 - Euro 2012 latest

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A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Colonial Group International Ltd's Operating Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J.----A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A- and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of the life/health and property/casualty operating subsidiaries of Colonial Group International Ltd .

CIMAS, NOAA research conduct innovative investigations to study Hurricane Earl

Over the last week, as Hurricane Earl threatened the east coast of the United States, hurricane scientists from NOAA Research's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and colleagues from the University of Miami's Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) conducted a total of 18 hurricane hunter research flights, including the first ever flight by the ...

Soccer-Italy 3 Faroe Islands 0 - Euro 2012 latest

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Hawaii American Water Begins Sewer Line Replacement Project in Hawaii Kai

HONOLULU----Hawaii American Water recently began work on a sewer main improvement project in Hawaii Kai. The project will replace approximately one-quarter mile of pressurized pipeline, which is a critical component in the collection system used to convey wastewater to Hawaii American Water’s East Honolulu Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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Labor Day: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY: After a lost summer, weekend brings tourists, relief (PHOTOS)

Now that the beaches have cleared and the tourists have gone home, locals in the tourism industry are relieved by the solid numbers they saw over the Labor Day weekend. “I heard really good things,” said Destin Chamber of Commerce President and...

Police: Puerto Rican journalist stabbed 22 times in apparent spat with teen

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A well-known radio journalist was stabbed more than 20 times early Tuesday and police say they detained a teenager he befriended several months ago.

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Smith Island: A world away

Smith Island is just 3 hours from Washington, give or take a light-year EWELL, Md. — Within minutes of crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge onto Maryland's Eastern Shore, I began seeing the small roadside signs.

Island Aceptics thanked by Salvation Army

Island Aceptics thanked by Salvation Army Capt. Gary Thornton, l, of The Salvation Army presents a plaque of appreciation to Ken Janowitz. Janowitz is general manager at Island Aseptics in Byesville. Again this summer, Island Aseptics stepped up to be a

Island Montessori announces plans for growth

At back to school night for parents, Island Montessori Academy staff and board announced plans to relocate so the school can grow to its fullest potential.Island Montessori Academy has been operating for five years at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Now with lease ending at the close of this school year, founder Lisa Nguyen announced her vision for the future.

Florida Lottery Features Royal Caribbean International in New 'CRUISE FOR CASH' Game

The Florida Lottery today announced an exciting new Royal Caribbean InternationalÂ® themed Scratch-Off game: CRUISE FOR CASH. With ticket sales beginning today, the $5 game offers Lottery players the chance to win up to $200,000 instantly!

Sprint boats race in former Wenatchee wheat field

If you're wondering about the sprint boat experience, new fan Jim Riggs of Cashmere can sum it up, tongue in cheek, in one sentence:

Royal Caribbean opens office in Mexico

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Tuesday it will open a corporate office in Mexico City as demand increases for cruises in Mexico.

Cuba to expand use of employee-run cooperatives

Cuba will soon turn some small-scale manufacturing and retail services into cooperatives as the state retreats from minor businesses in an effort to boost the island's troubled economy, government and Communist Party sources said.

Royal Caribbean takes a break from ship-building

The cruise line famous for introducing many of the world's largest cruise ships will have no new ships on order once the Allure of the Seas is ...

All Islands Football Tournament

The annual All Islands Football Tournament will take place this coming weekend September 11th and 12th in Bere island Co. Cork. The picturesque West Cork island will play host to the tournament for the first time in over 10 years.

Millions Celebrate At West Indian American Carnival

Yesterday, 43rd Annual West Indian American Carnival brought out millions (over two million, according to MyFoxNY ) to celebrate Caribbean culture in Brooklyn. Performers showed off colorful costumes and got people dancing with music. One performer explained to NY1 , "Just having one peace and one heart. It’s just uniting as one. That's what it is." A ...

Marco Island City Council considers new tax rate Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

After all of the Marco Island City Council workshops, now it's time for the public to speak.

Royal Caribbean to Open Office in Mexico and Enters Preferred Distribution Partnership With American Express

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced today it will establish a dedicated corporate office in Mexico City in response to the increasing interest in cruising in Mexico.Â The new office will open in December 2010 to support the Sales, Marketing and Commercial Operations for the company's three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. Â

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governor's race

Are you wondering how the federal health-care overhaul will affect you here in Rhode Island? To a large degree, the answer depends on who becomes the next governor.

Will Ravens catch Darrelle Revis slipping?

"Revis Island" is never a fun place to be for NFL receivers. But if there was ever a time to pay a visit, this is it. Darrelle Revis -- in my opinion the NFL's top cornerback -- has less than a week to polish his skills after missing all of training camp and the preseason due to an ugly and lengthy contract dispute. The time off could help the Baltimore Ravens , who travel to play Revis and the ...

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governors race

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Islands warn rich nations’ emissions pledges fall short

BONN—Rich nations’ emissions reductions pledges fall dramatically short of what is required to limit global warming to two degrees centigrade, a group of 43 small islands said on Tuesday at UN climate talks.

Travel Picks: 10 top romantic hotels

LONDON—In need of a romantic break, but don’t know where to go? Boutique hotel connoisseurs Mr & Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) play Cupid with a hand-picked selection of 10 of the most seductive stays worldwide.

Bahamas Drops Charges in Travolta Extortion Case

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Red Cross looks back at Katrina

The unprecedented disaster that was Hurricane Katrina was groundbreaking in many ways for many people, especially the American Red Cross.

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MUG SHOT: Marco Island man arrested in Flagler County on robbery charges

A Marco Island man with a long history of arrests for battery, burglary and theft in Collier County was arrested last week in Flagler County, accused of attacking a man in a bar parking lot and stealing the man’s cash and iPhone .

Real Estate News: Good News About Rising Mortgage Rates

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Bahamas Judge Has Dismissed Charges in John Travolta Extortion Case at Request of Actor

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Valley to avoid Earlâs big blow

Emergency response officials with Halifax and Northampton counties conferred with state leaders this morning, estimating the eye of Hurricane Earl will pass around 60 miles off the coast of North Carolina.

HedgeServ Upgrades its SunGard Front Arena Implementation for Trading and Risk Management

NEW YORK, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- HedgeServ, a fund administrator recognized for providing innovative solutions to the alternative investment industry, has upgraded its global client base to the latest version of SunGard's Front Arena. A multi-asset solution providing trade capture, real-time P&L and desk-level risk, Front Arena helps hedge funds, traditional asset managers and other ...

AXMIN Grants Consent Over Iron Rights on the Bambari I Permit to Ferrum Resources Ltd, CAR

TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - AXMIN Inc. is pleased to announce its agreement with Ferrum Resources Ltd. , a private British Virgin Islands registered company, whereby AXMIN has consented, as contemplated under the Laws of the Central African Republic , that Ferrum may lodge prospecting rights applications for Iron Ore over the same areas already held by AXMIN for gold mineralisation.

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case; actor says he didn't want to testify again

Luis Tiant Golf Classic to aid 'Eyes for Cuba'

Sunridge International , announced today that all proceeds from the Luis Tiant Annual Golf Tournament will benefit "Eyes for Cuba." Â This year's annual tournament will be held at the Ferncroft Country Club, in Middleton, MA on the 23rd of this month. Â

What's Your Tab for the National Debt?

Each citizen owes $43,507 for their share of the National debt. To whom should you make the check?