Official says structural damage caused building collapse in Brazil (video)

RIO DE JANEIRO — A multistory building collapsed in Rio's center Wednesday evening, leaving rubble strewn over a wide area but confusion about the number of possible victims and the cause.

Once tiger territory

Nearly three years after LTTE lost the war, T E Narasimhan visits north Sri Lanka to find a country limping back to normal.

OMNOVA Solutions Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Results - MarketWatch (press release)

OMNOVA Solutions Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Results MarketWatch (press release) On December 12, 2011, the Company completed the sale of the North American commercial wallcovering business. Total sale proceeds from the North American assets were $10.0 million along with potential future royalty payments. and more »

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/2 - VietNamNet Bridge

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 3/2 VietNamNet Bridge Truong Cong An, vice head of jewelry sales department of SJC, said some 700 taels were sold in Wednesday morning alone, equal to the sales volume of the entire previous day. Most citizens bought from five candareens to two maces. and more »

Looking Back: What was happening in February of past years? - The Friday Flyer

The Friday Flyer

Looking Back: What was happening in February of past years? The Friday Flyer The club was a major supporter of the local library and was to hold a rummage sale to benefit this project as well as the Valley Crisis Center. The Home Owners Club heard a presentation about the Shamel Ash tree commonly planted in the area. and more »