Head of Intel's largest business unit joins data storage company EMCSeptember 14th, 2009 Head of Intel's largest business unit joins EMCSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intel Corp.
China's BAIC joins Koenigsegg in takeover of GM's Saab unitSeptember 9th, 2009 China's BAIC joins Koenigsegg in Saab takeoverSTOCKHOLM — China's Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings has struck a preliminary deal to become a minority stakeholder in Koenigsegg Group AB's takeover of Saab Automobile from General Motors Corp. Koenigsegg says in a statement Wednesday that the Chinese automaker has signed a memorandum of understanding to become "a non-controlling minority shareholder in Koenigsegg Group."
Koenigsegg has been looking for additional financing to complete its takeover of Saab.
Indian Air Force joins search for YSR's missing chopperSeptember 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force (IAF) Wednesday afternoon joined the search for a missing helicopter carrying Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, pressing four choppers into service, an official said.
Michelle Obama joins predecessors as honorary chairwomen of the National First Ladies' LibraryAugust 3rd, 2009 Mrs. Obama agrees to chair first ladies' libraryWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is becoming an honorary chairwoman of the National First Ladies' Library. She joins her predecessors, all of whom are serving as honorary chairwomen of the institution dedicated to the history of America's first ladies and their contributions to society.
British prime minister's wife joins thousands of revelers at London's Gay Pride paradeJuly 4th, 2009 British PM's wife joins 1000s at gay pride paradeLONDON — The wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined thousands of revelers in London's annual gay pride march. Sarah Brown held a red, white and pink version of the Union Jack as the noisy parade wound through the city center before a rally and concert in Trafalgar Square.
Tweaked about fake tweets, Idaho governor joins Twitter and starts tweetingMay 3rd, 2009 Tweaked about fake tweets, Idaho gov joins TwitterBOISE, Idaho — A bogus Twitter account set up five weeks ago in the name of Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has been shut down — only to reopen with the real governor sending out tweets.
Case against Lalu for landing chopper at rally venueApril 7th, 2009 RANCHI - The district administration in Jharkhand's Garwah district Tuesday lodged cases against Railways Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad for landing his helicopter dangerously as well as violating the model code of conduct. A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged against Lalu Prasad and the pilot for landing the helicopter at the rally venue, which was dangerous as well as a violation of the model code of conduct, Garwah Deputy Commissioner Vijay Kumar Singh told IANS by phone.
Bihar Cabinet to induct two new faces todayApril 1st, 2009 PATNA - Two new ministers, Bhavesh Chandra Thakur and Renu Kumari, will join the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Government on Wednesday. Governor R L Bhatia will administer oath of office to them at Raj Bhavan.
Bihar Minister Nagmani resigns from JD (U)March 25th, 2009 PATNA - Former Agriculture Minister Nagmani, who had resigned from the cabinet on Sunday following denial of Janata Dal (United) ticket to contest Lok Sabha polls in Bihar, resigned from the party as well as membership of State Legislative Council today. He has now joined the Rastriya Janata Dal (RJD).
Labour Party joins Netanyahu coalition in IsraelMarch 24th, 2009 TEL AVIV - The Israeli Labour Party voted Tuesday to join prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, Israel's Channel 1 television reported. The vote by party delegates would enable Netanyahu's conservative coalition to have a majority of 66 seats in the 120-member Israeli parliament, the Knesset.
Bihar minister resigns after denial of ticketMarch 23rd, 2009 PATNA - A Bihar minister resigned from the Nitish Kumar government Sunday after the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) denied him the ticket to contest the Lok Sabha poll, an official said. Agriculture Minister Nagmani resigned after the JD-U did not include his name in the list of 25 candidates announced to contest the parliamentary polls.
Revolt over tickets in Janata Dal-UnitedMarch 19th, 2009 PATNA - The ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar Wednesday saw revolt breaking out within its ranks ahead of the general elections as supporters of a minister barged into a party meeting, shouted slogans and insisted he be given a ticket. A day after open revolt in Railway Minister Lalu Prasad's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), with his own brother-in-law deciding to join the Congress over not getting a ticket, it was the turn of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD-U to see trouble.
JD-U to get tough on rebels in BiharMarch 19th, 2009 PATNA - Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) is likely to take action against rebels who vandalised the party headquarters and disrupted a press conference to insist that Agriculture Minister Nagmani be given a ticket to contest the parliamentary polls. 'The party has to act tough in this case,' a senior JD-U leader considered close to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar told IANS, a day after the incident on Wednesday.
S. Bangarappa joins CongressMarch 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Karnataka chief minister and Samajwadi Party leader S. Bangarappa joined the Congress party Saturday.
Legrottaglie joins Juventus' injured listMarch 11th, 2009 ROME - Juventus defender Nicola Legrottaglie will be out for the crucial Champions League tie the Turin side play Tuesday at home against English giants Chelsea, Italian media reported. 'Legrottaglie is unavailable.
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