Duke now says Cisco, not iPhone, caused Wi-Fi snafu

(InfoWorld) - Duke University said Friday that widely publicizedÂ problems with its campus wireless networkÂ it had originally blamed on Apple iPhones had instead been traced to Cisco Systems hardware. A fix has been applied, the school added. For their part, Apple supporters blasted Duke for falsely accusing the new iPhone for playing a part in the flap. First reported last Wednesday by Computerworld's sister publication Network World, the problem involved failures of up to 30 wireless access points at a time across Duke's Durham, N.C. campus. The cause, school IT administrators thought then, was the built-in Wi-Fi adapters on iPhones, which were pinging the hotspots with thousands of address requests each second. The relatively small number of iPhones registered to Duke's wireless LAN -- just 150, according to the Network World story -- were nevertheless hogging bandwidth with endless address requests and taking down access points for 10 to 15 minutes at a stretch. Friday, Duke's chief information officer, Tracy Futhey, posted a note on the university's Web site thatÂ fingeredÂ an unspecified Cisco issue for the trouble. "Cisco worked closely with Duke and Apple to identify the source of this problem, which was caused by a Cisco-based network issue," said Futhey. "Cisco has provided a fix that has been applied to Duke's network and there have been no recurrences of the problem since." Futhey also took exception with news reports that she said made it sound like Duke's wireless infrastructure was falling apart, and that the iPhone wouldn't work with its network. "The reality is that a particular set of conditions made the Duke wireless network experience some minor and temporary disruptions in service," she argued. "Those conditions involve our deployment of a very large Cisco-based wireless network that supports multiple network protocols. "Earlier reports that this was a problem with the iPhone in particular have proved to be inaccurate," Futhey added. Those reports, however, were largely based on a statement by another Duke administrator, Kevin Miller, assistant director of communications infrastructure with the school's Office of Information Technology, who pinned the blame on the iPhone. "I don't believe it's a Cisco problem in any way, shape or form," Miller told Network World on July 18. Neither Duke nor Cisco spelled out the applied fix or the root cause. Cisco did not immediately reply to a request for additional information. Not surprisingly, Apple and iPhone supporters were angry at Duke for rushing to judgment. "They should not have 'announced' that it was the iPhone until after the problem was resolved," said a user identified as "jwilkinson1977" on Apple's iPhone support forum. "It's just bad publicity and wasn't warranted." Traditional college rivalries even played a part in the Duke bashing. "I think Dook [sic] owes Apple an apology!!!!!!!" wrote another user, pegged as Evangelist on the same thread. "Of course, I am a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, if that makes a difference.....AND IT DOES! I knew all along that the percentile was like 99.99999999999988998 that Dook had either done or not done something." Computerworld is an InfoWorld affiliate.


Three killed as fresh violence grips southern Thailand

A village chief and two other Buddhists were shot dead in southern Thailand in one of the bloodiest days of violence in recent weeks in the Muslim-dominated region, police said.


Older people take bad news in their stride: study

NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters Life!) - Older people are able to take bad news more in their stride than their children or grandchildren which can make them more risky gamblers as losses don't scare them, according to a U.S. study.


Fabio Capello risponde a Francesco Totti dopo l'intervista rilasciata dal capitano giallorosso alla Gazzetta dello Sport. E lo fa da par suo, senza peli sulla lingua. L'allenatore della Juventus, nel corso


U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Saturday lauded early progress in a military operation against militants in Baghdad, but said Iraqis had to use this "breathing space" to push ahead with reconciliation.


Obama had multiethnic existence in Hawaii

He was known as Barry Obama, and with his dark complexion and mini-Afro, he was one of the few blacks at the privileged Hawaiian school overlooking the Pacific.


Prince Charles' wife Camilla will undergo a hysterectomy next month, her office has said, adding that the operation was "routine" surgery.


Nigerian Unions Launch Strike But Oil Exports Flow

Unions began a four-day strike against  rising fuel prices in Nigeria on Monday, helping drive world  oil prices to record highs even though shipments from Africa's  top producer were unaffected.


Martha Stewart set a news conference Wednesday to discuss "matters related to her sentencing.". It was not immediately clear what would be discussed specifically at the news conference


Rockies edge Dodgers in day-night opener

Jeff Francis rebounded from a rare bad outing and struck out a career-high 10 batters in the Colorado Rockies' 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of their doubleheader Tuesday.


The new science minister meets the head of Nasa to discuss possible UK involvement in future moon landings.


Citi says UBS may need up to $18 billion in writedowns

Citigroup said in a research note that UBS  could face up to 20 billion Swiss francs ($18.10 billion) in new writedowns in 2008 after revealing it has $80 billion in exposures to subprime loans and other debt.


InterContinental Hotels today said it had begun the search for a new chief executive after a change in strategy forced out present boss Richard North.


Cornerback Ty Law passed his physical and officially signed a five-year, $30 million contract with Kansas City on Monday, adding an established star to a defense that could be on the rise.


Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a radical overhaul of state bodies in response to recent attacks.


Bahrain offers to play host as Baghdad urged to expand dialogue

Bahrain yesterday offered to host a national conference for Iraq as the interim Iraqi government came under international pressure to broaden dialogue


Demand, Canada Supply Concern Cut U.S. Flu Shot Trips

A cruise operator ferrying U.S. residents to Canada for flu shots said on Friday it has cut back on its popular service due to overwhelming demand and concerns about diminishing supplies north of the border.


Sen. Sam Brownback pronounced himself "much more comfortable" with Rudy Giuliani's position on abortion after the one-time rivals for the Republican presidential nomination discussed the issue Thursday.


84-Year Old Salzburg Festival Appoints New Artistic Director

Flimm has worked throughout the German theatrical landscape in various positions during a career that has spanned nearly forty years.


Troy Tulowitzki and Yorvit Torrealba each hit two-run homers in a decisive fifth inning, as Colorado rallies to beat the slumping Milwaukee Brewers, 10-6.


The United Nations broke with years of protocol and commemorated the 60-year anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps, directly linking its own founding with the end of the Holocaust in some of the strongest language ever.


President Stays Tough as Ivory Coast Summit Starts

West African leaders held a crisis summit  on Sunday over unrest in Ivory Coast as the country's president  took a tough stance, sacking his army chief and installing a  more hardline officer in his place.


Rafael Nadal's shots were off the mark and, more shockingly, even his boundless energy seemed to fail him. After one miss-hit, the man usually in perpetual motion hunched over, hands on knees, to catch his breath.


Skulls on your Symbian phone? Don't panic!

PETALING JAYA: Virus experts at British software security firm Sophos Plc have advised customers not to panic, following media reports of a Trojan horse which infects cellphones.


McAfee Aims to Rid SMBs of Virus and Spam

If you rely on technology to run your small business, you know how easily a virus can destroy your data - and potentially years of hard work.


Former soldier turns himself in to US base in Japan

A former US serviceman accused of deserting while serving in South Korea in 1965 turned himself in on Saturday to the US military at a base near Tokyo.


Justice aide resigns over prosecutor firings

A top aide to U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, the latest fallout from the firing of federal prosecutors that has embarrassed the Bush administration and prompted calls for Gonzales to step down.


A green, grumpy, wildly popular ogre will sing and dance on a Seattle stage this summer on his way to Broadway. Shrek, the star of the blockbuster animated movies, will appear in a new musical set to premiere at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre Aug. 14-Sep...


Domani 4 ore per due turni, non si esclude blocco su A1


Confcommercio, tirano i tecnologici con asciugatrice e ipod


Permission: The Guidebook for Taking a Life

The set of rules â a kind of jihad etiquette â that seek to guide and justify the killing that militants do is growing more complex.


Angry French fishermen lay siege to the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior II outside Marseille in a tuna fishing row.


A FORMAL hearing into allegations of racism in Zimbabwe cricket, set up by the International Cricket Council (ICC), collapsed in disarray when the Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) and the rebel players refused to budge on witness procedure.


At least two Tory MPs are believed to have called for a voted of no confidence in party leader David Cameron.


High School High Jinks and the Depths of Dread

Choreography by committee seldom works, and it did not in âThe Other Side,â as seen on Wednesday at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center.


By Thomas J. Morgan; Journal Staff Writer  Lawrence P. Filippelli talks to area students and parents about MySpace and other youth-oriented Web sites.


A British actress found dead in her bath may have taken the wrong medication, her fiance's mother says.


The US space shuttle Atlantis prepared to descend back to Earth Wednesday, leaving the way clear just in time for US Navy ships to aim missiles at a rogue satellite.


Mets Question: This Fall, Can Martínez Snap Back?

As the Mets have moved toward a postseason spot, Pedro MartÃnez has been one of their most vital players, but right now he is their biggest question mark.


FINANZIARIA: CI SARA' FIDUCIA ANCHE SU DL "MANOVRINA"

(AGI) - Roma, 17 dic. - Anche sul decreto legge "taglia-deficit", ovvero la manovrina, potrebbe essere messa alla Camera la fiducia, cosi' come sulla Finanziaria. E' quanto prevedono fonti di maggioranza, secondo


Belfast's two airports issue advice to Glasgow-bound passengers in the wake of the latest terror attack.


Madrid, 13:13 - CALCIO, ROBBEN: NON AVEVO PIU' FIDUCIA DEL CHELSEA

Arjen Robben approfitta del suo primo giorno al Real Madrid per sparare a zero contro il suo ormai e...


Startup Diligent Technologies has raised $22 million in new equity. The financing round was led by US venture capital fund Matrix partners, which made its first investment in Israel, and Accel Partners.


A career-high 22 points by Breona Gray helps Notre Dame overcome an 11-point deficit in the second half to beat No. 10 Purdue, 67-58.


Citigroup to be known as Citi, sells umbrella

Citigroup Inc. , the largest U.S. bank, said on Tuesday it will rebrand itself as "Citi" and sell its trademark red umbrella to St. Paul Travelers Cos.


Bush says troops will stay till task accomplished

President Bush said on Tuesday the hand of al Qaeda lay behind sectarian violence racking Iraq, and he would not pull troops out "before the mission is complete".


Italian design triumphs again in this combination mirror, radiator and digital clock. From CNET's new gadget blog, Crave.


Fans who grew up listening to Americanized versions of Beatles' albums will find "The Capitol Albums, Vol. 1" to be a guilty pleasure.


Ancora mistero sul nuovo tecnico Papadopulo in pole position

ROMA, 26 DICEMBRE 2004 - Solo domani la Lazio ufficializzera' il nome del nuovo tecnico. Esonerato Caso, anche se non c'e' nessuna conferma ufficiale, alla ripresa degli allenamenti dovrebbe essere Giuseppe Papadopulo a guidare la Lazio.


Hizbullah chief on Saturday rejected a UN resolution demanding for his movement military wing to be dismantled, saying the world body's call served Israeli interests.


Not a perfect finish, but Mussina will take it

By the time things mercifully came to a conclusion last night -- or was it early morning? -- the dominant story for the first two-thirds of Game 1 of the ALCS, a 10-7 Yankees victory, had been reduced to a footnote.


SIX people died Friday when hurricane-strength winds lashed Paris and large areas of northern and eastern France, cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes and disrupting air, rail and road traffic.


The man who fatally shot former Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and three other men at a nightclub was obsessed with the heavy-metal band and made bizarre


Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman was cut by a missile thrown from the crowd after scoring in last night's 3-0 Carling Cup victory over West Ham.


Opportune rift in Iraqi resistance creates chance to improve ...

When an opportunity presents itself to weaken the Sunni insurgency, which is Iraq's biggest security threat, US forces and the interim Iraqi government must act on it, press the advantage and not wait for a more politically favorable moment.


Human Stem Cells Show Potential for Eye Repair

Corporate researchers working outside controversial federal restraints said on Thursday they had engineered human stem cells that they believe could be used to repair eyes.


The first planned launch attempt on Friday December 14 was pushed back due to poor weather conditions. The launch team is now awaiting the first available date on the range to reschedule the launch.


KAPALUA, Hawaii  - American Brandt Snedeker has set his sights on golf's biggest events in 2008 after being voted PGA Tour rookie of the year in his maiden campaign.


The US military said tonight it had captured two senior terrorists linked to Iraqâs most feared Islamic militant group. The arrests came as police uncovered more bodies under the rubble a day after a suicide


Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro broke down at the start of the Preakness on Saturday, galloping only a few hundred yards when his right rear leg flailed out and he veered sideways while his eight rivals passed him.


Police investigate the suspicious deaths of a mother and her two sons at a property in Birmingham.


Ex-Kennedy wife says Vatican overturns annulment

After a decade-long crusade, Sheila Rauch Kennedy said on Thursday the Roman Catholic Church had overturned its annulment of her 12-year marriage to former Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy.


Nicole Kidman premieres her film Birth at Venice, after attending a frosty press screening with Lauren Bacall.


Two senators are asking Congress to find out whether the federal agency that insures private pension plans for millions of Americans has enough money and the right approach to do its job.


The hottest rock acts and videogame technology are coming together for the second Nintendo Fusion tour.


NEW YORK (Billboard) - When Doug and Donna Lasit took over  as the youth pastors at City Bible Church in Portland, Ore.,  they wanted to use their musical backgrounds to build a bridge  with the teens they served.


TRADE:  Individual EPAs ''Do Not'' Undermine Regional Integration

BRUSSELS, Feb 15  (IPS) - Central African countries have committed themselves  to finalising an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the  European Union by June this year.


First Bob Dylan Exhibition to Open in Seattle

Fans of Bob Dylan, the songwriter who  has been called the conscience of the 1960s generation, will be  able to see items from the artist's early career and listen to  rare recordings at an exhibit opening in Seattle this weekend.


Merrill Lynch & Co. MER.N, the  biggest U.S. brokerage, said on Tuesday its fourth-quarter  profit fell 1.8 percent as increased banking and brokerage  revenue was offset by higher compensation and other costs.


Gary Neville has warned that the Football Association's decision to charge Wayne Rooney could turn Manchester United fans against England.


You know the Bears got jobbed when Pac-10 rivals come to their ...

"Looks like you were right on about Cal getting passed over for the Rose Bowl bid. I don't think it would have made a bit of difference if Cal had won by 110 points instead of just 10.


Utah quarterback Alex Smith will announce Tuesday whether he's leaving a year early for the NFL draft.


Sep. 15, 2004. Less than a month after its rival KDE rolled out its newest open-source desktop, the Gnome Project Wednesday debuted out Gnome 2.8, the latest iteration of its graphical interfaces for Linux.


PENSACOLA, Fla. - The storm that was Hurricane Ivan extended its deadly march across the South on Friday, destroying homes, swamping streets and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas...


Powell Says Darfur No Safer After Genocide Label

Sudan must do a lot more to make its Darfur region safer, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday, adding that Khartoum had failed to improve security since the United States last week accused it of committing genocide there.


As the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, the United States has come under heavy criticism, including from people who live almost on top of the world.


Jenson Button should learn his Formula One fate prior to the final race of the season in Brazil. The Contracts Recognition Board has adjourned its hearing into the messy contract affair between BMW-Williams


News of a Mac OS X worm incites death threats and intrigue

Blog: Various people hiding behind pseudonyms are fueling news about a supposed worm for Mac OS X.


Investors Look to Taiwan in Hopes of Cashing in on China Boom

Taiwan is attracting interest as perhaps the last place to find affordable shares in companies with extensive Chinese operations.


Yes, says prof, global warming is dangerous to your freedom

Blog: Article saying climate change may lead to centralized international control


Video recreation of JFK assassination marks a new low

A spokesman for Sen. Edward Ken- nedy had an apt description of a video game that shamefully exploits the assassination of John F. Kennedy: The release of "JFK: Reloaded" on Monday -- the 41st anniversary


A controversial special damages claim that threatened to cripple the Financial Times (FT) has been struck out by the High Court. Mr Justice Tugendhat ruled that a record Â£230.


Fashion Wire Daily - Fashion Wire Daily January 28, 2005 - PARIS - Limpopo, Zambezi and Kalahari were the names of the looks in the Jean-Paul Gaultier's African influenced haute couture collection, which, surely, confirms him as the most inventive designer in fashion today.


Give thumbs up to price hikes for enviro-friendly kit Results of a survey released Tuesday show that a majority of European consumers are willing to pay that little bit extra for environmentally friendly technology.â¦


EU and US head toward trade clash over Airbus subsidies

The European Union and United States moved a step closer to an aviation trade war after failing to reach agreement during talks on subsidies to Airbus Industrie.


A text messaging service to provide young people with sexual health information is being launched by a charity.


Morgan Stanley CEO receives compensation valued at $1.5 million for fiscal 2007

NEW YORK  Morgan Stanley on Friday said Chief Executive John Mack received compensation valued at about $1.5 million in fiscal 2007, a year when the investment bank's profit plunged 57 percent.


Four terror suspects held in London amid 'dirty bomb' report

Police arrested four men in London under Britain's anti-terrorist law, as a Sunday newspaper claimed it had infiltrated a gang trying to buy radioactive material for a "dirty bomb".


"Spider-Man 2" spun the final touches on his international web in spectacular style during the weekend. Local favorites continued to perform well, while "The Village" made it four straight weeks at No. 1, narrowly beating "The Terminal," according to weekend estimates.


A 17-member Army Reserve platoon with troops from Jackson and around the Southeast deployed to Iraq is under arrest for refusing a "suicide mission" to deliver fuel, the troops' relatives said Thursday.


LOS ANGELESâNew Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson urged UC to compete for continuing its management of the national Los Alamos weapons laboratoryâbut to partner up with an industrial company


Scores of Taliban die in Afghan clashes: U.S. military

U.S.-led coalition and Afghan forces killed scores of Taliban insurgents in two separate battles in southern Afghanistan, the U.S military said on Wednesday.


CNN Producer Seized by Armed Men in Gaza

Armed Palestinians kidnapped an Israeli Arab producer for the CNN television network from a car in Gaza City on Monday after asking for him by name.


Cracks spread in Berlin Holocaust memorial: study

The Holocaust memorial in Berlin is  showing signs of serious wear and tear just three years after  its completion, with cracks in more than half of its concrete  blocks, according to a study published on Monday.


First Test of GPL in US as BusyBox Developers Sue Monsoon

In what their lawyers are characterizing as the first test of the legal mettle of the General Public License in the US, the developers of a multipurpose UNIX-style utilities package have sued Monsoon Multimedia - which makes a competitive product to SlingBox called Hava.


Mantova, 18:23 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: ALLA RIPRESA DIFFERENZIATO PER TRE

Questo pomeriggio il Mantova ha ripreso gli allenamenti sul campo Centrale Te, con il tecnico Di Car...


'Lights out' as London does its bit for climate change

Some of London's key landmarks and top hotels are to go dark for an hour on Thursday evening as the capital does its bit for the fight against global warming and turns off its lights.


Muslim activist sentenced to jail for illegal business dealings with Libya

ALEXANDRIA, Va.  - A prominent Muslim activist who admitted participating in a Libyan plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's crown prince was sentenced Friday to the maximum 23 years in prison for illegal business dealings with Libya.


S. African Lawmakers Pass Bill to License Traditional Healers

South Africa's parliament has approved a bill formally recognizing traditional healers as heath care professionals. The National Assembly passed the bill Thursday to regulate the country's 200,000 traditional healers.


Another crazy win, and Sox go for history

BOSTON It is a show that has gone on for 86 years, so why shouldn't its potential final act be dripping with panache? Nine hours and 22 minutes of baseball, a pair of dugout-emptying


A final peace deal between the Sudanese government and rebels should be signed next month, officials say.


Media group Emap has agreed to sell its trade magazine and exhibitions businesses for Â£1bn.


Google Expects to Add 372,050 Advertisers by 2008

Google Inc. , the No. 1 Web search company that recently went public and said it will not issue financial forecasts, expects to add 372,050 advertiser accounts by 2008, the San Francisco Chronicle reported on Wednesday.


The European Union began its biggest-ever military operation today, formally taking over Natoâs peacekeeping mission in Bosnia with 7,000 troops.


U.N.'s Ban faults rights council over Israel

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon joined Western nations on Wednesday in criticizing the world body's own Human Rights Council for picking on Israel as part of an agreement on its working rules.


AFRICA - La mortalitÃ  infantile in Sudafrica aumenta del 5,8% ogni anno a causa dellÂAids Roma (Agenzia Fides) -  LÂAids Ã¨ la causa principale della morte tra i bambini del Sudafrica. La mortalitÃ  tra i minori aumenta del 5,8% ogni anno. Nonostante i significativi progressi raggiunti nella eradicazione della povertÃ  e i miglioramenti nel ...


Even as disagreement between R. Kelly and Jay-Z continues to rage, their new album, "Unfinished Business," is poised to enter the Billboard charts at No.


Britney Spears was taken from her house by ambulance early Thursday, a police officer told The Associated Press.


An Italian court throws out a case against a US soldier charged with killing an Italian intelligence agent in Iraq.


Ma gli ordini sono stati inferiori al rivale americano


Trade boost eyed from German Chancellor's visit

New Delhi: India and Germany have put trade firmly on top of the agenda for this week's visit by Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in a bid to beat last year's five billion euro (6.16 billion dollars) record ...


U.S. Army to Punish Soldiers Who Refused Iraq Convoy

U.S. Army investigators recommended  disciplinary action against about two dozen reservists who  refused orders to deliver fuel along a dangerous convoy route  in Iraq, officials said on Tuesday.


Republican Giuliani ends presidential campaign

SIMI VALLEY, California  - Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani ended his White House campaign on Wednesday and endorsed Arizona Sen. John McCain's Republican presidential bid.


Green campaigners staged a protest at the Tate Britain gallery over a sponsorship deal with BP.


U.S. stocks were up slightly on  Thursday in light trading ahead of the Christmas holiday amid a  year-end rally.


At Least 29 Die In Insurgent Ambush Of Iraqi Police In Baghdad

_ Insurgents lured police to a house in west Baghdad with an anonymous tip about a rebel hideout, then set off explosives, killing at least 29 people and wounding 18 in the latest in a series of deadly strikes against Iraqi security


Premier: abbiamo parlato di Iraq e questione palestinese


Review: Microsoft Anti-Spyware Ineffective

Microsoft Corp. created the world's most popular operating system — one that's also heartily embraced by hackers and virus writers. And it begat the world's top Web browser, which makes it all too easy to mistakenly download and install spyware, adware and other garbage.


Internet Critical Tool for Political Cash

By Fredreka Schouten  WASHINGTON -- Retired naval officer Joe Sestak out-raised incumbent Republican Curt Weldon to seize a House seat in suburban Philadelphia -- aided by nearly $900,000 in Internet contributions. "Netroots" activists helped propel Virginia's incoming Democratic Sen.


Midnight Mass was celebrated at the Vatican. People there waited in line for hours to get inside St. Peter's Basilica for the Christmas service.


Memories were all that lingered from behind the 18th green at Winged Foot on the morning after a debacle that brought ridicule to Phil Mickelson, a major setback to Colin Montgomerie and a U.S. Open title to Geoff Ogilvy.


Israel-Palestinian summit postponed amid discord

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called off a summit with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, seeking commitments Israel will release frozen Palestinian funds and take other steps.


Numero occupati sale a 23,1 milioni, tirano stranieri


Fatturato a 20 mln, attive tre nuove societa'


Judge Temporarily Halts Cutting of Trees Along I-185

By Sarah Brock, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Ga.  Jun. 19--Trees along part of Interstate 185 are safe for now, following a  Monday decision in Muscogee County Superior Court.   Judge Doug Pullen issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit concerning  tree-cutting along I-185.


Liberec, 13:23 - SCI DI FONDO, CDM: NORVEGIA VINCE STAFFETTE LIBEREC

La Norvegia ha vinto le staffette sprint di Liberec, in Repubblica Ceca, valide per la Coppa del Mon...


Critical bugs surge in reduced flaw haul

Less is more scary The number of software vulnerabilities discovered last year dropped last year after several years of growth.â¦


15 Iraqi Political Groups Call for Delaying Elections

Fifteen political groups called today for a six-month postponement of elections scheduled for Jan. 30, giving a huge boost to a movement largely led by Sunni Arabs aimed at delaying the vote.


Momentum in Art Auctions Continues to the End

Artists of the 1980's and 90's dominated the offerings at the Phillips, de Pury & Company auction, which totaled $25.5 million.


Ford expects rise in U.S. retail sales in May

Ford Motor Co. said it would see an increase in U.S. retail sales in May for the first time in six months, but overall sales were expected to decline as the automaker continued to cut low-margin sales to daily rental companies.


Three Iraqi National Guards Killed in New Attacks

A car bomb killed three Iraqi National Guards and wounded five others in the northern city of Mosul Monday, underscoring a warning by Secretary of State Colin Powell that Iraq's insurgency was worsening.


Couple linked with embassy attack arrested in Indonesia

A man and his wife have been arrested in the Indonesian province of East Java with possible link to the last week's bombing outside the Australian Embassy here, police said Thursday.


THE emotional return of the aid workers Simona Pari and Simona Torretta to Italy after their kidnap ordeal in Iraq was a joyful sight to behold.


Sen. John McCain's support for a  fragile immigration compromise puts him in a familiar spot --  at odds with another leading Republican presidential contender  and with the conservative voters he has feverishly courted.


Esiti degli esami a meta' pomeriggio, leader FI sereno


Jail for gang in Britain's biggest cash robbery

Five men were handed jail sentences of between 10-15 years for staging Britain's biggest cash robbery, in which 53 million pounds were stolen.


US actress Brigitte Nielsen has checked herself into a rehabilitation clinic, her manager confirms.


Does RAND Walk the Talk on Labor Policy?

RAND is not unique among government contractors in continuing to do business with the government after being found in violation of labor law.


England end day four of the third Test on 151-5, facing a big loss to South Africa.


Denise Richards has asked a court to stop allowing ex-husband Charlie Sheen to have overnight stays with their two young daughters.


Studios launch campaign against BitTorrent

Hollywood stepped up its battle against internet pirates yesterday when the Motion Picture Association of America launched a legal battle against the filesharing networks BitTorrent and eDonkey.


Turbolinux Provides the Totally New Linux Desktop Style With the New Device ``Wizpy''

Turbolinux, Inc., a global leader of Linux-based solutions, announced  last week in Japan that they will release the new product "wizpy,"  which is a Linux-embedded, portable USB bootable device with digital  audio capability.


Royal Mail workers will stage a second 24-hour walkout over pay and jobs, their union says.


Israeli official accuses UN's top humanitarian envoy of putting Israel on a par with terrorists


Before last night's game, Red Sox manager Terry Francona could not have been more pointed in refuting any suggestion the Sox are thinking of keeping rookie Jacoby Ellsbury as an extra outfielder. In case anyone didn't catch his drift, Francona announced after last night's 15-4 victory that Ellsbury had been returned to Triple A Pawtucket. The Sox did not announce ...


Clamorosa gaffe della storica pubblicazioneDue forchette a un locale belga, non ancora aperto                                          Due forchette a un locale chiuso ritirata la Guida Michelin


Delta pilots deal worth $1 billion; includes 33 percent pay cut ...

The11th-hour wage concession deal struck between Delta Air Lines Inc. and its powerful pilots union meets the $1 billion mark sought by management, through a combination of wage and benefit cuts plus new work rules that will increase productivity.


One of the best teams in Cavalier women's soccer history sees their dream season brought to a screeching halt as Duke scores a 3-0 upset on Sunday.


Pope defies heat, illness to celebrate giant open air mass in ...

LORETO, Italy : Pope John Paul II defied the elements and debilitating illness to pray for the victims of the Russian hostage crisis at a giant open-air mass in Italy before hundreds of thousands of ecstatic followers.


Dopo 30 anni il marchio sceglie la sfilata in passerella


A couple who sexually abused a boy and girl 20 years ago face sentence at Mold Crown Court.


ATHENS  Four-time judo world champion Noriko Anno broke her Olympic jinx by winning gold in the women's 78-kilogram event Thursday at the Athens Games but defending Olympic champion Kosei Inoue was dealt shock defeats to miss out on a medal in the ...


The Army has frozen a $280 million contract with a Chicago-area robot maker that is being sued by iRobot Corp. of Burlington.


Torino, 14:18 - CALCIO, JUVE: DEL PIERO TRA CONVOCATI PER IL MODENA

Didier Deschamps ha convocato 19 giocatori per la gara di domani con il Modena. Torna a disposizione...


For the first time since 1998 neither Venus nor Serena Williams will end the year with a grand slam singles title in her possession.


White House accuses Clintons of hypocrisy in Libby case

The White House on Thursday accused former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton, of hypocrisy for criticizing President George W. Bush's decision to spare ex-aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby from prison.


Miguel Cabrera, Josh Willingham and Hanley Ramirez homered, and Josh Johnson threw five solid innings to lead the Florida Marlins past the New York Mets 3-2 Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.


Bending, Posing and Teaching Beyond the Mat

A small but growing number of yoga practitioners are reaching out to the homeless, to prisons and to troubled youth.


Dal 16 al 21 luglio contro testo di riforma ordinamento


The world's biggest cockroach was among a rich and exotic menagerie of new species discovered by scientists exploring caves deep inside Indonesia's teeming jungles.


The Clothes That Make the Man, and the Movie

In âWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story,â fashion is the clock that helps the audience mark the time.


Waxing Philosophical, Booksellers Face the Digital

At BookExpo America, the publishing industryâs annual convention, the battering ram of technology was back.


SAN DIEGO ---- Byron Leftwich, welcome to the Left Coast. The quarterback who leads the Jacksonville Jaguars into Sunday's game at Qualcomm Stadium is no stranger to the Chargers, however.


Vicepresidente Mediaset, non chiederemo limiti per Sky


Rangers manager Alex McLeish has revealed he will consult with his own bosses before deciding whether to fight Nacho Novo's Old Firm suspension.


Penguins, Bond lead box office for 3rd weekend

LOS ANGELES  - The weekend after the extended Thanksgiving holiday is typically dismal at the box office because holiday shopping is usually on the minds of most would-be moviegoers.


(InfoWorld) - Sun Microsystems says its new UltraSparc T1 microprocessor, nicknamed Niagara, is creating a big splash. Sun was set to report Monday that 60 percent of the trial units of Niagara, an open-source product, have been ordered by new customers. This indicates that the company is gaining market share from rivals such as IBM's Power and Intel's Itanium high-performance microprocessor architectures. Sun isÂ offering NiagaraÂ to the market through its OpenSparc program, in which specifications of the microprocessor are beingÂ shared in an open-source communityÂ with hardware and software developers. Sun has also formed an independent OpenSparc governance board to set the direction and ensure adherence to open-source standards for the UltraSparc T1 platform. The OpenSparc community introduced in July a new Linux distribution, Gentoo Linux, whichÂ supports UltraSparcÂ T1 in the latest release of its open source operating system. Sun introduced UltraSparc T1 in December 2005 and released the chip design code, known as the Register Transfer Language (RTL), in March of this year. Since then, Sun said there have been 3,500 downloads of the RTL and 2,600 downloads of code for designing an application to run on the T1. Fadi Azhari, director of marketing and business development for Sun's OpenSparc program, attributes the strong interest to the T1's capabilities. "It's such a breakthrough in the market in terms of what it delivers," Azhari said. "It has eight-core, 32 threads, which is roughly four to five times more performance than anything else that is out there in the marketplace. That's generated a lot of interest." Among the members of the OpenSparc governance board is Nathan Brookwood, senior analyst with Silicon Valley research firm Insight 64. It is significant to note that Sun is apparently drawing interest from non-Sun customers, Brookwood said. "Sun really had no UltraSparc products that were so compelling that a customer not already in the Sun camp would be motivated to switch," he said. "Niagara [T1] is truly different ... in terms of providing good performance with miserly energy consumption. So if you have a data center that is maxed out on thermal issues but still have more work that needs to be done ... then this is like manna from heaven." Sun's resurgence is evident in second-quarter revenue figures from research company IDC. Sun's server revenue rose by 15.5 percent to $1.6 billion in the second quarter of 2006, from a year earlier. Revenue fell in the same period by 2.2 percent for industry leader IBM and by 1.7 percent for second-place vendor Hewlett-Packard. Although Niagara was new to the market in the second quarter, it should add to the momentum Sun is enjoying, Brookwood said.


Canada, Massachusetts warn consumers on toothpaste

Health authorities in Canada and Massachusetts are warning consumers of the risk from China-made counterfeit toothpaste after more tainted products were found, deepening concern about the safety of Chinese goods.


Undici i feriti in attacco suicida nella moschea


Modena, 14:59 - F1, SPIONAGGIO: DE LA ROSA IN PROCURA A MODENA DA PM

Il collaudatore della McLaren Mercedes, lo spagnolo Pedro de la Rosa, è arrivato nella tarda...


Capo dipartimento Sviluppo Economico proposto da Bersani


L'Udinese ha vinto 2-1 (1-0) sul campo del Livorno nel primo anticipo della 13/a giornata del campionato di serie A. I friulani sono passati in vantaggio al 13Â° del primo tempo con Iaquinta. Nella ripresa


Grief-stricken Russian town marks end of mourning for school massacre victims

BESLAN, Russia  - Residents of this grief-stricken southern city on Tuesday marked the end of the formal, 40-day mourning period for the hundreds of victims of a school massacre, lighting thin prayer candles and propping up small icons and photographs among the flowers piled in the shattered gymnasium at the centre of the tragedy.


Syria calls for a "serious dialogue" with the US as the most senior US official in two years visits Damascus.


Seven killed in attack on Gaza refugee camp

Seven Palestinians, including two police officers, have been killed in a series of Israeli air attacks on a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.


After decades on run, Indian 'demon' killed

MADRAS, India - He was India's most wanted bandit, a brutal smuggler who murdered police officers, slaughtered elephants and kidnapped a movie star.


SCH still expects to close Abbey takeover by year end

LONDON : The Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano said it still expects to complete its acquisition of British home-loan specialist Abbey National by the end of this year.


Tumbleweeds, Sagebrush and Kielbasa on the Range

âSummer Loveâ has been called the first Polish western and the first Polish spaghetti western, though the truer description might be the first deconstructed art western.


Parigi, 11:01 - CALCIO, HENRY CHIUDERA' CARRIERA NEGLI STATI UNITI

Thierry Henry ha intenzione di chiudere la carriera negli Stati Uniti. ''Credo che tutti sappiano qu...


Sondaggio, per 91% il rischio e' guerra dei prezzi


More web surfers abandoning the good ship Internet Explorer

Microsoft's web browser, Internet Explorer, is continuing its slow but steady slide in market share. According to fresh numbers from web metrics firm Websidestory, IE's share has slipped 1.8 per cent in the last three months.


General Dynamicsâ Profit Rose 42% in 4th Quarter

WASHINGTON  Â The General Dynamics Corporation, the military contractor, said Wednesday that higher sales of combat vehicles to the Army and of corporate jets pushed fourth-quarter earnings up 42 percent.


Leeds chairman Bates reported to police over programme

Leeds chairman Ken Bates has been reported to the police after he published the address of a former director of the Championship club.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sports Network) - Carolina Panthers  running back Stephen Davis will miss the remainder of the  season after being placed on injured reserve Saturday.


US retail sales and industrial output slow as the economy is hit by the housing slump and credit squeeze.


Catania, 17:22 - CALCIO, CATANIA: IN MEDIANA TRE PER UNA MAGLIA

Tutto esaurito a Catania per l'arrivo della Juve. Il tecnico degli etnei Silvio Baldini, deve rinunc...


HK chief executive hosts reception for gold medalists

Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee Hwa officiated Monday a grand reception in Government House to welcome the Olympic gold medalists who are paying a three-day visit here.


UAL Corp. UALAQ.OB, parent of United  Airlines, on Friday said it would lay off up to 825 ramp and  customer service workers as the airline continues its fight to  emerge from bankruptcy.


Lords to hear case for government probe into Iraq invasion

The House of Lords will on Monday begin hearing a case put forth by the families of troops who have been killed in Iraq challenging the government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into Britain's decision to invade invade the country in 2003.


The European Union on Monday ended 11 years of sanctions against Libya and eased an arms embargo to reward the North African country for giving up plans to develop weapons of mass destruction.


A court in Equatorial Guinea has given sentences of up to 34 years to a group of South Africans and Armenians convicted of trying to overthrow the government.


Straw Visits Arafat Tomb, Hopeful on Peace After Talks

British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw laid a wreath at Yasser Arafat's West Bank grave on Thursday and said talks with new Palestinian leaders gave him optimism about a revival of Middle East peacemaking.


South Korea's relief at the release of 19 countrymen held hostage by the Taliban gave way Friday to anger at the victims themselves, members of a Christian church who are being criticized for ignoring warnings against travel to Afghanistan.


Pitcairn trial hears a litany of child sex abuse

She was a young Pitcairner, a teenage girl tending watermelons in an isolated spot on the island where she grew up. Len Brown was old enough to be her father.


ROCKVILLE, Maryland  - In a nondescript office park tucked between a hospital and a strip mall thrive hundreds of thousands of the most infectious malaria-carrying mosquitoes ever born.


Looking to push its brand beyond the PC, Hewlett-Packard today launched a major product effort into consumer electronics, including the much-anticipated rollout of its HP-branded iPod music


SocGen chairman's fate in balance as board meets

The board of Societe Generale met on Wednesday to decide the fate of its chairman after rogue trading losses as fellow French bank BNP Paribas ducked questions on whether it would bid for its wounded rival.


At least seven people are killed in fresh US air strikes on the volatile Iraqi city of Falluja, local medics say.


Michael Owen, whose summer move to Real Madrid is rapidly turning into a nightmare, has been warned by national coach Sven Goran Eriksson his England place could be under threat.


A small plane crashed in Atlanta, capital of the southeastern US state of Georgia, on Tuesday killing the two people aboard, media reports said.


Golkar Party congress to see 'sharks' fight for control

This week's Golkar Party congress will feature rich, deceptive and powerful people bidding to win the chairmanship of the party, which controls the most seats in the House of Representatives.


iPODS In Short Supply This Holiday Season

Apple's iPod music player is becoming one of the hottest must-have items this holiday season. device has become this year's "can't-find" item.


Right-wing Israeli politician, author Moshe Shamir dies

Israeli author Moshe Shamir, an extreme-right proponent of a Greater Israel expanded to its biblical borders, has died at the age of 83 at Rishon Le Tzion, near Tel Aviv, his family said.


Whitney Canyon Blaze Quickly Out High Weekend Winds Could Fuel Day Fire in Forest

By PATRICIA FARRELL AIDEM\\ Staff Writer  NEWHALL -- Firefighters made quick work Thursday of a brush fire that broke out at the mouth of Whitney Canyon in Newhall, but the region was under a blanket of smoke all day from the much larger forest fire burning to the north.


Correa ahead in poll on eve of Ecuador election

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador  - Leftist candidate Rafael Correa pulled ahead in a poll on Saturday, hours before voters decide whether to elect him or his conservative rival as Ecuador's eighth president in a decade.


New IE hole could help perfect phishing scams

A newly reported security problem in Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) web browser allows attackers to create a fake website that looks exactly like a genuine site.


The story of Vikram's rise from a struggling actor to a National Award-winner itself has all the dramatic ingredients of a film.


Denmark Upgrades Its Embassy's Affairs Level

The Royal Kingdom of Denmark has, in view of the close and friendly ties between Pakistan has decided to upgrade its Embassy in Islamabad from Charge d' Affaires' level to Ambassadorial level with effect from ...


Police investigate a cabinet minister in connection with the death of a Canadian woman in Pakistan.


As an actor playing Superman, Christopher Reeve could never really fly. But, somehow, after a spinal chord injury left him unable to breathe or move a limb on his own, Reeve - the man - learned to soar.


India and France to discuss range of issues during FM's visit

India and France will discuss a range of bilateral and global issues during this week's visit by French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier, a foreign ministry spokesman said Tuesday.


U.S. pressures Russia before Iran sanctions talks

The United States urged a reluctant Russia and China on Tuesday to agree quickly on a sanctions plan against Tehran and its nuclear program as officials from six world powers prepared to seek a breakthrough at talks in Paris.


INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- Peyton Manning and Brett Favre duel for the second and perhaps last time Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts stage their home opener against the Green Bay Packers in an interconference matchup.


Troubled British retailer Marks & Spencer Group PLC announced a management shakeup Tuesday as it reported lower profits in the six months ending Oct. 2. Chief executive Stuart Rose, who recently fought off


France's Sarkozy wins reform mandate despite setback

French President Nicolas Sarkozy met his prime minister on Monday after securing an unexpectedly small parliamentary majority and losing a senior minister -- setbacks that nonetheless left his reform program on track.


Joe Zawinul, the jazz keyboardist who soared to fame as one of the creators of jazz-rock fusion with the band Weather Report, has died, a hospital official said. He was 75.


Shaggy band of ballplayers winks at the impossible

In the wee hours of last Sunday morning, when the nation's collective clicker had long since abandoned the Yankees-Red Sox debacle


Investors care more about the drugmaker's future than its Q4 results.


Dossier Legambiente-CFS, emergenza in Calabria e Sicilia


The European Central Bank president warns that rising inflation fuelled by oil prices remains a concern.


A Hunt Turns Tragic, and Two Cultures Collide

The two gatherings, less than 200 miles apart, seemed to be separated by whole worlds. In this isolated village deep in the pine and cedar woods of


Special units to crack down on honour killing

Teams of prosecutors are to be deployed in the UK's honour killing 'hotspots' following the murder of a Kurdish woman by her family.


Chinese crowds greet the New Year with a bang

Bright, deafening explosions and thick smoke covered China's capital at midnight, as Beijingers celebrated the beginning of the New Year and the end of a firework ban in exuberant fashion.


Podsednik signs one-year deal to return to White Sox

Scott Podsednik, coming off a down year, agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million deal on Friday to return as leadoff man for the Chicago White Sox.


Report: Yahoo, Microsoft to reveal Web search privacy policies

Blog: Financial Times reports Yahoo, Microsoft to reveal Web search data retention policies at urging of European Union group.


Britain Likely to Expand Inquiry Into Russian Ex-SpyÂs Death

News reports said British counterterrorism officers were planning to fly to Moscow to interview witnesses.


An Aggressive Telecom Investor Looks East and West for Quarry

Altimo wants to expand by buying phone assets in Asia and Western Europe.


Three Palestinians killed in northern Gaza violence

Israeli troops shot at Hamas militants about to fire an anti-tank missile Saturday, setting off an explosion that killed one man and wounded three, the army and hospital officials said.


Former Crystal Palace and Charlton boss Iain Dowie has been named as the new coach at Coventry City taking over from caretaker manager Adrian Heath.


Red tags marked "75% OFF" have an effect on shoppers the way toys and games have on children: They serve as magnets, especially at the traditional start of the holiday shopping season this Thanksgiving weekend.


It Makes a Great Sound; Just Watch Out for Spikes

The ensemble So Percussionâs studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is an experimental sound factory, where ceramic pots, metal objects and typewriters are crammed in among an array of traditional instruments.


Hundreds are expected in the centre of Leeds for the funeral of inspirational fundraiser Jane Tomlinson.


Arafat Stable Amid Puzzle Over Burial and Successor

Yasser Arafat remained in a critical  condition as uncertainty mounted over who might succeed him and  where he might be buried should he die.


Upshaw, Retired Players To Meet With Goodell

NFLPA Executive Director Gene Upshaw will meet next month with Commissioner Roger Goodell and several retired players to discuss medical benefits.


Afghan Opposition Alleges Election Fraud

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghanistan's historic presidential election turned sour Saturday when all 15 candidates opposing U.S.-backed interim President Hamid Karzai withdrew in the middle of voting, charging the government and the United Nations with fraud and incompetence.    In the end, faulty ink - not Taliban bombs and bullets - threatened three years of painstaking progress toward democracy...


Ukraine Confirms Liberal Yushchenko New President

Ukraine confirmed Western-oriented Viktor Yushchenko as winner of the presidential election on Monday, paving the way for an historic change of power that his opponent denounced as "a revolution."


The presidential candidates and their running mates fanned out across the Midwest with Labor Day messages promising job creation, appealing for votes in the territory pivotal to winning November's election.    President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney were heading to three states between them Monday; Democratic candidate John Kerry and running mate John Edwards were venturing to six...


Spitzer Suit on Insurance Names Broker in California

The New York attorney general's investigation into abuses in the insurance industry escalated yesterday with a lawsuit accusing a California broker of fraudulent practices that led to higher


The end of Miguel Tejada's consecutive games played streak reminds Hall of Famer Cal Ripken of how much good luck he had.


Superior Court Judge Judge Rodney Melville has tenatively ruled that 39 pieces of evidence seized at Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch can be admitted at trial, although other items may be thrown out.


Dubai, 12:50 - CALCIO, MILAN; ANCELOTTI: RONALDO NON HA MAI CHIESTO CESSIONE

"Ronaldo? A quanto mi risulta non ha espresso alcuna volontà di andare via dal Milan". Da Dub...


A national day of mourning is being held in Finland after a student shoots dead seven fellow pupils and a teacher.


Gene therapy beats skin cancer in two men: study

Genetically altered immune cells   wiped out tumors in two men with a deadly form of skin cancer   and kept the patients disease-free for at least 18 months, U.S.   scientists said on Thursday.


The latest batch of images from the Cassini spacecraft has established that the speculations made by scientists from the Space Science Institute were true after all.


Software maker Computer  Associates International Ltd. , on Wednesday posted better-than-expected quarterly results and said full-year earnings will exceed Wall Street estimates, aided by cost-cutting.


Tibet Monk Death Sentence Could Be Commuted-Xinhua

A death sentence handed to a Tibetan  monk over a spate of bombings could be commuted to life in  jail, the official Xinhua news agency said on Thursday.


Ukrainian Transport Minister Heorhiy Kirpa, a supporter of the trailing candidate in Sunday's presidential election, was found dead in his house from a gunshot wound Monday, a spokesman for the nation's railways said.


Billy Dee Williams groans getting out of his chair, lumbering a bit as he walks to the set. His hair is thinning at the top, and he complains about needing to lose weight. Not that he feels 70.


As 5,000 delegates prepare to leave Buenos Aires after ten days of high-level talks on climate change, floodwaters in Argentina's northern state of Chaco have forced twice that number out of their homes in recent weeks.


India's silk sari-weavers face bleak, hungry future

VARANASI, India  - Shiwajatan Rajbhar spends his days weaving golden and silver flowers across exquisite silk saris on a rickety handloom in his mud hut.


Nikola Tesla offers his explanation of the phenomenon known as ball lightning. More than a century later, we're still not sure it's real. Compiled by Tony Long.


The Polish government signed a deal Wednesday with U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. paving the way for the transfer of technology and investment to a Polish weapons producer.


Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Packers quarterback Brett Favre left Sunday's game against the New York Giants after suffering an apparent head injury in the third quarter.


That's One Shell of a Job / Richmonder Returns Colorful, Reef- Reflective Turtle for S.C. Benefit

By JANET CAGGIANO  As a graphic artist, Joan Scoville spends most of her time behind a desk, designing business cards and brochures on a computer.  The monotony can be overwhelming.


Every once in a while, Terrell Owens seems put off by the tempest that seems to constantly swirl around him. He'll act like he wishes it would go away, so he could just play football.


Imagine watching TV on your handheld while sitting around a campfire. Or making a free telephone call over the Internet from your mobile phone while strolling down the street.


Former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey has apologized to Barack Obama for any unintentional insult he committed by raising the Democratic presidential candidate's Muslim heritage while endorsing rival candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.


Gunmen rampage through Baghdad district, kill 30: police

Gunmen firing rocket-propelled grenades and machineguns rampaged through a Sunni enclave in a mainly Shi'ite district in Baghdad on Friday, killing 30 people and setting mosques and homes ablaze, Iraqi police said.


Ministro non vuole raiders per compagnia bandiera nazionale


German TV group to axe jobs as part of merger

ProSiebenSAT1, the German commercial television group, is to cut jobs as part of its 3.3-billion-euro (4.6-billion-dollar) deal to buy rival SBS Broadcasting, chief executive Guillaume de Posch revealed on Tuesday.


Prosecutors Invite a Dismissal in KPMG Tax-Shelter Case, Burdened by Technicalities

Prosecutors have essentially dared a judge to dismiss charges against former KPMG employees so that they can appeal the ruling and get the case moving again.


Dutch MP Threatened in Letter Left on Body of Film-Maker

A letter left on the body of a Dutch film-maker murdered in Amsterdam contained death threats against a Dutch politician and was signed by an unknown group, the justice minister said tonight.


Continua incessante omaggio catanesi a camera ardente


Flashes Silverback at Emulex and QLogic Brocade intends to muscle in on more of the networking market by expanding its product catalog to include host bus adapters (HBAs) and intelligent server adapters.â¦


Several countries trying to hack into US military system: Pentagon

Several nations and groups are trying to break into the US military's computer system, the Pentagon said Tuesday after reports China's military had successfully hacked into the network.


The on-going investigation into allegations of race-fixing has taken a further twist with the arrest of three men from the North West of England.


Men are abandoning their stiff upper lips but still do not wear their hearts on their sleeves like Americans, a new survey shows.


Scant Chance of Survival for 141 Chinese Miners

Rescuers were hoping Monday for any  chance to enter a colliery and search for 141 Chinese workers  trapped with scant hope of survival after a gas explosion in a  coal mine that has killed at least 25 -- the third such  accident in days.


"That's an excuse for people," Shockey said. "That's for coaches to make you practice more. Either you have it or don't.


Channel Water Will Get Spring Bubbly: Plan is to Keep Oxygen Levels Up, Help Fish Out

By Alex Breitler, The Record, Stockton, Calif.  Dec. 14--STOCKTON -- A $10 million bubble blower perched on the edge of the Stockton Deep Water Channel could improve water quality when it becomes operational next spring.


Milano, 14:55 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: VEDERE JUVE SENZA CAMPIONI FA EFFETTO

L'allenatore dell'Inter Roberto Mancini commenta la partita con la Juventus di domani al Trofeo Tim,...


The tourism industry in the north of Scotland had a successful summer, new figures show.


U.S. bank woes are "poetic justice": Buffett

The woes in the U.S. financial sector are "poetic justice" for bankers who designed and sold complex investments that have since gone sour, billionaire investor Warren Buffett said on Wednesday.


Obama hits back as Clinton heads to Wisconsin

Barack Obama hit back at rival  Hillary Clinton on Saturday before a Wisconsin showdown next  Tuesday in their Democratic presidential battle, as Clinton  headed to the state for the first time.


Apple to launch online video sales in Europe

US computer giant Apple, which launched its online video service in the United States 15 months ago, is about to take its first step into conquering the European market, Luxembourg's economy minister said.


A MASTERPIECE by painter El Greco, discovered accidentally 40 years ago by two young art historians and concealed by the Catholic Church, has finally gone on display in Poland.


For Champions of Haggling, No Price Tag Is Sacred

My husband and I hate haggling, but I have friends who always seem able to strike a great deal in unexpected areas.


ST. MORITZ, Switzerland  - Hilde Gerg shook off  bad memories of St Moritz when she won a women's World Cup  super-G in the resort on Tuesday as the Austrian favorites  failed to make the podium.


TechWeb - Six Apart released a new version of its popular blogging software only three months after Movable Type 3.0.


Bush Urges Northern Ireland Peace Efforts

Intervening for the second time in three days, President Bush on Sunday telephoned Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams in an effort to advance negotiations toward a power-sharing agreement between Northern Ireland's Catholics and Protestants.


Russia's president puts Moscow's interests first as he starts his China visit to discuss key oil projects.


Momento di stallo per il processo di canonizzazione


In Europe, Germany May Have to Take the Wheel in Going Green

In getting European automakers to adhere to new limits on carbon dioxide emissions, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany will have to take on the industry at home.


Seven Venezuelans, including six soldiers, were killed near the border with Colombia, and Venezuelan authorities suspect that Colombian rebels could be behind the shootings, an official said late Saturday.


Study Finds Patterns in Web Site User Motivations and Questions

Web developer David Poteet of New City Media reports on the User Interface 9 Conference.


Australian and Indonesian scientists have discovered a species of tiny human beings who lived on the remote Indonesian island of Flores 18,000 years ago.


An explosion leveled a two-story apartment building in southern Italy early Saturday, killing eight residents and injuring six others, and firefighters were investigating whether a gas leak was to blame.


The U.S. economy slowed more sharply  in the second quarter than first thought as oil prices rose and  the trade gap swelled, the government said on Friday in a  report that confirmed momentum faltered in the spring.


PRIME Minister John Howard said he would not be swayed by more public servants coming forward in relation to the children overboard scandal.


Chrissie Hynde took a ride on an Akron city bus to show her support of a countywide sales tax increase for mass transit.


Stripped down Longhorn still offers gems

Microsoft has said the next release of Windows will still be worth the upgrade, even though Longhorn has been stripped of its unified file system and some of its other key technologies will be available for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.


On Monday, Fannie Mae, the US largest government-ruled mortgage organisation, agreed to meet regulatorâs demand and restate its results as well as modify its accounting practices and lift capital reserve to 30% above the required minimum.


Kingfisher interim profits up 18 percent

Kingfisher, Europe's largest home-improvement retailer, posted an 18 percent surge in interim headline profits driven by rapid expansion in its international operations.


Worst-jobs list makes kissing up to the boss sound fun

If you're sick of smooching the boss's derriere, start puckering and consider yourself lucky. At least you're not forced to get up close and personal with the infested hind ends of people you don't know.


The king of alter egos is surprisingly humble guy

SAN FRANCISCO -  Philip Rosedale didn't create Second Life to be a game or a toy. He thinks he is remaking the Internet - taking it on a giant leap forward, much like the invention of the Mosaic browser or World Wide Web. "What would feel like success?" Rosedale says, pausing to think about it. He is in the funky, ragged cafeteria of the company he founded, Linden Lab, which built and runs the groundbreaking, buzz-generating online virtual world called Second Life. Half-eaten Costco-size bags of chips and bowls of fruit lie on bare tables. Rosedale is wearing jeans and an orange sweater, hair gelled and spiked. With his classic good looks and wide-eyed enthusiasm, Rosedale seems like a cross between Brad Pitt and Bill Nye the Science Guy.


(CBS/AP) A new national clinical trial will investigate genetic and environmental causes of breast cancer by enrolling 50,000 sisters of women already diagnosed with the disease.


Sono diciassette le norme che non potranno essere inserite nella prossima manovra Finanziaria. Lo ha annunciato ieri il presidente della Camera Pier Ferdinando Casini, spiegando che, secondo i rilievi della


UN's Ban "very worried" on Iran's nuclear progress

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is worried about Iran's nuclear program but hopes a stand-off with the international community can be resolved through dialogue, he said in comments published in Italy on Friday.


Grayboxx adds user reviews and goes nationwide

Local search site launches nationally, adding user reviews to implicit recommendations based on transactions in the neighborhood.


SIA receives offers from both Airbus (the A330-200) & Boeing (the 7E7) for its regional routes. Singapore Airlines (SIA) yesterday said it would buy up to 31 long-range Boeing 777s in an order worth up to


Seven suspected neo-Nazis go on trial in eastern Germany over the burning of a copy of Anne Frank's diary.


Film giant Disney says it will produce its future DVDs using Sony's Blu-ray Disc technology, but has not ruled out a rival format developed by Toshiba.


Only the quintessential Black-and-Gold optimist would look at the two goalies the Bruins have pinned their hopes on for 2006-07 and not feel, shall we say, some level of concern.


12 including top militants killed as car bombs and firefights rock ...

RIYADH - Saudi security forces have killed 10 suspected Al Qaeda militants in two days of clashes in the capital, which was rocked by twin car bombings that left two people dead and injured 100 more, reports said yesterday.


Bertinotti, occorre una riforma vera della societa'


A gun and ammunition are found by police at a house in Greencastle on the outskirts of north Belfast.


Judge Nixes Suit Over Navy Student Death

A judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. Navy that was filed by the family of a Naval Academy student who died in a fall from his dormitory window.


Times researcher faces on trial in China

The trial of a Chinese researcher for The New York Times who is accused of fraud and leaking state secrets ended Friday after one day, his lawyer said.


By Malcolm Moore, Economics Correspondent (Filed: 04/12/2004). House prices fell in November for the third time in the past four months and will fall by around 2pc next year, according to the latest figures.


In the high-pressure atmosphere of the Chase for the Championship, any issue that arises will get more than its share of scrutiny from drivers, fans and media.


The judge in the Michael Jackson molestation case Thursday rejected a defense bid to throw out the indictment in a ruling that for the first time publicly detailed the conspiracy charge against the pop star.


Small Nuclear War Would Devastate Global Climate, Scientists Warn

Even a limited nuclear exchange would cause global famine and destroy much of the ozone layer for years, a new study says.


French Newspaper of the Far Left Faces Financial Ruin

After years of falling readership, journalists at LibÃ©ration proposed that readers help finance the newspaper for a share of ownership.


Court to Consider Technology Patent Case

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will consider a technology patent case that could have far-reaching ramifications for computer makers and other industries with global supply chains.


Convegno Anaao-Assomed, rischio differenze diritti col Nord


The borrower's pain is not necessarily the saver's gain. The cost of mortgages, home equity lines and credit card debt has gone up with each bump in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Savers, for the most part, have not seen comparable increases in their returns.


A man was stabbed in a fight at the Vibe hip-hop awards, where rapper Dr Dre was also punched in the face. Police said Dr Dre was hit as he waited to go on stage at the ceremony, which was held in a hangar at Santa Monica Airport on Monday night.


Eric Green had a chance to be a member of the Miami Hurricanes. Now, he wants to beat them. Green and Virginia Tech will come into the Orange Bowl today with a chance to claim the Atlantic Coast Conference championship all to themselves.


Milosevic Serbian Allies Consolidate Power

Slobodan Milosevic sits in a jail cell at the U.N. war crimes tribunal in the Netherlands, but his political allies are back in power in many Serbian towns, and are consolidating key positions in the army and police.


Iraq: US forces launched air strikes on Fallujah Monday after eight US marines were killed in weekend clashes with Iraqi rebels in Al-Anbar province despite claims that the insurgency was being defeated.


President Bush on Friday named seven more members to the commission investigating the treatment of wounded veterans. Bush has ordered a comprehensive review of conditions at military and veterans hospitals, which have been overwhelmed by injured troops from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.


The family of a County Durham holidaymaker who died in Rhodes faces an appeal hearing.


India industrial production growth slows

India's industrial production growth slowed to a 6.2 percent pace in October, its lowest growth rate in 10 months, the government said Tuesday.


Tim Hudson pitched seven sharp innings, Edgar Renteria hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins 6-5 on Saturday night.


VIENNA, Va. -- AT&T Government Solutions and its team of subcontractors have been chosen by the Treasury Department to build and deploy the largest civilian agency network, serving more than 1,000 domestic


Exit polls, early results show challenger leading for Ukraine presidency

KYIV, Ukraine  - An exit poll and early returns from abroad Sunday showed opposition challenger Viktor Yushchenko heading to a commanding victory in Ukraine's presidential run-off, which pitted the western-leaning reformer against the Kremlin-praised prime minister in a vote many feared would turn violent.


Agenzia entrate, ma nessuna multa a carico dei clienti


Japan, U.S., Allies Start Naval Security Exercise

Ships from Japan, the United States, Australia and France steamed out to sea under cloudy skies on Tuesday for Asia's first naval exercise to clamp down on weapons of mass destruction, a drill that communist North Korea has called hostile and provocative.


Arts & entertainment: Organisers say actor-director and Bush critic is 'the face of the America we like'


The northern spotted owl, the bird at the center of the Pacific Northwest logging wars, will stay on the threatened species list, the government said Thursday.


A "9.11" tragedy in Pakistani version has been averted, as security agencies arrested at least five terror suspects who were planning a major attack in the past week.


Italy's Muslims Join Demonstrations Against Kidnappings

Italy's small Muslim community took part in demonstrations around the country on Saturday to add its voice to a chorus of calls for the release of two Italian female aid workers abducted in Iraq last week.


Apparel designer Liz Claiborne, who started the namesake U.S. company Liz Claiborne Inc., has died, a company spokeswoman confirmed on Wednesday.


Google blasted for opt-out sharing feature in Google Reader just like Facebook was criticized for Beacon ad service.


Britain praises Pakistan campaign against Al-Qaeda

British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon held talks here with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and praised his army's operations against Al-Qaeda fighters along the Afghan frontier.


Body image boost key to treating eating disorders

NEW YORK  - The most important factor in the successful treatment of eating disorders is improving the patient's perception of their body -- and that's not an easy task, says a psychologist with the Eating Disorders Program at The Menninger Clinic in Houston.


ATHENS, Aug. 19 -- Worried about the potential for a terrorist catastrophe, Greece is spending about $1.5 billion on security for the Olympic Games. The biggest threats so far? Foreign journalists and a Canadian guy dressed in a tutu.


Prudential raises savings targets to help crack Egg losses

Prudential, the second-biggest British insurance group, has published solid half-year results but sharply raised its cost-savings target in a bid to halt losses at online banking division Egg.


Would-be rock gods get to play awesome riffs using a new gizmo on show in Las Vegas


In addition to  high-octane energy and a dazzling level of professionalism, the  new national tour of "Rent" (making its first appearance at the  Pantages) is guided by a relentless aesthetic that might be  described as:


Il Nobel per la Pace allâecologista kenyota Maathai

OSLO. Â«Ã un'esperienza travolgente, esaltante. Qualcosa che nella vita non mi aspettavo di ricevere, sono onorataÂ». Entusiasta e sorpresa, l'ecologista kenyota Wangari Maathai Ã¨ diventata la prima donna africana a vincere un Premio Nobel per la Pace.


For Saturday's crucial primary, the GOP candidates are busy reframing the issues and shoring up their conservative credentials


Gadget-loving dieters will soon have no excuse for giving in to temptation while traveling. The big diet brands like Weight Watchers are coming out with calorie counters and nutritional guides for PDAs and mobile phones.


Nobel prize winning author Naguib Mahfouz dies

Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz, the  only writer in Arabic to win the Nobel Prize for literature,  died on Wednesday in Cairo aged 94, doctors said.


Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, poisoned in London three weeks ago, died on Thursday, the hospital treating him said.


MIDDLETOWN, Ohio - The city's tax superintendent has been suspended without pay for a week for trying to inject some humor in the city income tax filing instructions.


Museum pulls top scientist's talk over race row

A leading museum has cancelled a talk by a Nobel Prize-winning scientist from the United States who reportedly claimed that black people are less intelligent than whites, it said Thursday.


US space agency shooting for out-of-this-world ideas

ATLANTA - Nasa's Atlanta-based Institute for Advanced Concepts has a new field of futuristic dreams to nurture - from engineering organisms that could live on Mars to swarms of microscopic satellites to map the Earth.


Dopo ordinanza che ha differito stop del 17 gennaio


Unit, a big operator in Iraq, will be separated if it doesn't perform after restructuring. NEW YORK  - Halliburton Co.


David Beckham says England manager Steve McClaren has told him his England future is safe.


Il Consiglio Europeo dirÃ  "sÃ¬" all'inizio dei negoziati di adesione della Turchia alla Ue. Un "sÃ¬" sofferto e condizionato, e tuttavia storico. L'accordo, che verrÃ  reso noto nei particolari oggi, dovrebbe


A big UK study of cannabis-based drugs has shown evidence for a long-term benefit in easing multiple sclerosis symptoms, scientists say.


Colorado Startup Technology Firms Receive Less Money From Investors

By Wayne Heilman, The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colo.  Sep. 9--Fewer investors are pumping money into Colorado technology  startup firms at the earliest stages, a principal with a Boulder venture  capital fund said Friday.


Protesters close motorway after teens' death crash

Hundreds of people blocked Greeceâs main motorway today in protest at the lack of central crash barriers along a stretch where seven teenagers were killed in a bus crash yesterday.


In Norway, children sold their Christmas presents to raise money....

In Norway, children sold their Christmas presents to raise money. French pupils and Danish inmates took up collections, and mobile phone users are giving via text message.


Corre per i 198 di Intesa SanPaolo, occhi anche a Ubi Banca


Michigan-based Logicalis paying $15.7 million for Indianapolis IT firm; MindGent spinoff not included in deal. By Norm Heikens. Solution Technology Inc.


Mezzo della coalizione avrebbe avuto 'problemi al motore'


Center-left candidate Alvaro Colom and right-wing retired general Otto Perez Molina were set for a tight finish in Guatemala's presidential election on Sunday, a new public opinion poll showed.


The UK government is misleading people by failing to report all the carbon emissions it is causing, campaigners say.


China Detains Ex-Official in Inquiry on Fake Drugs

The detainment is a major step in a wider government investigation into corruption in the countryâs fast-growing pharmaceutical industry.


Last of The Drifters, Bill Pinkney, dies at 81

Rhythm and blues singer Bill Pinkney,  the last surviving member of The Drifters, was found dead in  his hotel just hours before he was due to perform in a July 4  celebration, police said on Thursday.


Turkish PM urges Iraq to shut Kurdish rebel camps

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan called on Baghdad on Friday to shut down camps run by separatist Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq and to hand over guerrilla leaders.


MADRID, Spain -- Paradorn Srichaphan earned his first victory against Alex Corretja 7-6, 6-3 to end the popular Spanish wildcard's run at the Madrid Masters.


Mike Huckabee called Mitt Romney a dishonest politician who couldn't be trusted with the presidency, turning up the heat Sunday in a close-and-getting-closer Republican race in Iowa. Romney's camp accused hard-charging Huckabee of "testiness and irritability," a description that could apply to almost any candidate in the tumultous Iowa showdown.


Update 6: Qwest to Pay $250M to Settle SEC Charges

Qwest Communications International Inc., the regional telecommunications company, agreed Thursday to pay $250 million to settle allegations that it engaged in "massive financial fraud" by improperly booking $3.


Fired-up BC kicks into next gear against Florida St.

The Boston College women's soccer team doesn't want to wait a year to begin a rivalry in the Atlantic Coast Conference.


Swedish Match -- The Advocate General of the ECJ to Give His Opinion...

Today the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice, the ECJ, is expected to give his opinion regarding the European snus ban.


Girl, 14, never been kissed before arranged marriage

ST. GEORGE, Utah  - The young woman who accuses the leader of the largest U.S. polygamous sect of being an accomplice to rape testified on Friday that she had never been kissed before learning that a marriage had been arranged for her at the age of 14.


Vaughan makes grand return with masterpiece of a century

Sport: Cricket: A comeback to savour for the England captain at Headingley.


LA CROSSE, Wis. - In 2000, political pundits summed up the race in three words: Florida, Florida, Florida...


Andre Stolz predicted his Las Vegas victory and then made it ...

Andre Stolz wondered what his caddie was doing when he took the flag out of the 18th hole and began carrying it off the green. Turns out his caddie was better with numbers than he was.


Militants claim they have killed 11 Iraqi national guardsmen after seizing them on a road near Baghdad.


Doctor Who star David Tennant denies he is planning to quit the show at the end the next series in 2008.


Sir Paul McCartney will provide the half-time entertainment at the Super Bowl - the slot filled by Janet Jackson last year.


Gates links Tehran to arms entering Afghanistan

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany  - Iranian weapons are entering Afghanistan on such a scale that it is hard to believe Iran's government is not aware of the movement, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday.


Serena Wins Thanks to Myskina Choke at WTA Championships; McEnroe ...

Svetlana Kuznetsova and Lindsay Davenport had comfortable victories while Serena Williams looked nowhere near the top of her game in gutting out a win Wednesday on day one at the WTA Championships.


Warsaw rejects poll monitors from Europe's main security watchdog, saying Poland is a solid democracy.


Two decades after it virtually invented the personal computer industry, IBM yesterday sold out to the Chinese government. The deal, which IBM hopes will leave


Conservative party licks its wounds after Labour enjoys double byelection victory.


The discovery of a new way that H.I.V. attacks human cells could provide fresh avenues for the development of additional therapies to stop AIDS, scientists say.


CHICAGO - Obesity surgery helps patients do more than shed weight - it often cures their diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, researchers say.    The research - an analysis of 136 studies - found that such operations are more than cosmetic...


Lleyton Hewitt sent a warning to his rivals for the US Open by beating Luis Horna 6-3 6-1 in the final of the TD Waterhouse Cup in Long Island.


Healthy Pitchers See Elbow Surgery as a Cure-All

The success of Tommy John surgery among major leaguers has prompted young pitchers to push for it.


Firenze, 18:21 - CALCIO, AZZURRI: PIRLO E DI NATALE A SEGNO NEL TEST

Amichevole a ranghi contrapposti per la Nazionale a Coverciano. Da una parte il ct Donadoni ha schie...


77 on 7/7/07: A Night for Slithering Into a Musical Organism

Seventy-seven drummers, arranged in a coil, will play a piece called â77BOADRUMâ in the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.


Scientists at a conference in Spain are looking at the benefits for health of a diet rich in olive oil.


Julie Adkins-Gasque never worried when she spotted a fresh bruise on her 1-year-old son. He just played rough with the baby sitter's son, she thought.


The principal author of Roller Weblogger will gather support for the online journals inside and outside Sun.


Greenspan Worried on Expensing of Options

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Friday said he was "deeply concerned" Congress would try to thwart efforts by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to require expensing of stock options.


Yanukovych Calls Not to Speed Up Entering of Ukraine to NATO

Ex-Prime-Minister of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych calls not to force entering of Ukraine to NATO, "5 Channel" discloses.


Bush, Visiting Canada, Aims to Smooth Ruffled Relations

President Bush on Tuesday thanked Canadians who waved a welcome to him "with all five fingers" on his first official visit to their country, but he also appeared defensive


Germans are agonising over whether decades of multiculturalism are coming to an end, reports the BBC's Ray Furlong.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- After a tough third quarter, Bank of America Corp. has become the latest bank to slash jobs due to poor results brought on by the unrest in global credit markets.


Philippine Trials Put Spotlight on Military Graft

A Philippine army general pleaded not  guilty to graft at a court martial Tuesday, while the  government filed criminal charges against junior officers who  led a brief, bloodless mutiny last year.


From the blockbusters you know about to the art exhibitions you should know about, the pop culture events to look for


Motorsport.com. The dispute between Bernie Ecclestone and the banks continued in court on December 6th, where the judge ruled that the banks, known collectively as Speed Investments, were correct in their "contentions".


Motorola Inc  expects a  challenging year, with recovery in its money-losing mobile  devices business taking longer than expected, Chief Executive  Greg Brown said on Wednesday.


US Marines Investigate Possible Unlawful Shooting of Insurgent in ...

The US military has opened an investigation into whether a US Marine used illegal force in the fatal shooting of a wounded and apparently unarmed Iraqi insurgent inside a mosque in Fallujah.


QB steps in for Gannon, leads 4 scoring drives

Collins, the amiable backup quarterback who repeatedly has promised to be ready when needed, replaced injured starter Rich Gannon and calmly directed the Oakland Raiders to an emotional 30-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.


Con il Bayer Leverkusen il fantasista barese non ci sarÃ

Nella lista dei convocati per la sfida con il Bayer Leverkusen di mercoledÃ¬ non c`Ã¨ il nome di Antonio Cassano. Dopo il litigio di domenica nell`intervallo della gara con il Cagliari Ã¨ arrivata la "punizione".


Mortgage company raises financing using mortgages as collateral.


Leaders of an Afghan tribe tell its members to vote for Hamid Karzai or their houses will be burned down.


Nelson Leads No. 6 Duke, Krzyzewski Gets Win No. 785

DeMarcus Nelson has seen No. 1 rankings and ACC championships during his career at Duke, experience that has made him probably the Blue Devils' most valuable player on a young squad.


Palestinians kill three Israeli soldiers

Palestinian fighters sneaked onto an Israeli military post at a small Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip early yesterday under cover of darkness and a thick morning fog


NEW DELHI: India test-fired a supersonic cruise missile yesterday, launching it off the Indian coast, a local news agency reported.


Car bomb kills 3, wounds 20 in Iraq's Basra

BASRA, Iraq  - A suicide car bomb killed three people in an attack targeting a police station in the southern Shi'ite city of Basra on Tuesday, Iraqi police and a health official said.


A Bush administration task force recommended strongly Tuesday against letting US citizens import lower-cost prescription drugs from other countries, saying "it


Indonesian police identify Jakarta Embassy bomber

Indonesian police on Wednesday said DNA tests had successfully identified a suicide bomber involved in a deadly attack this month on the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.


Oil Prices Edge Lower in Thin Early Trade

Oil prices edged lower in thin early trade on Wednesday, keeping within sight of $50 a barrel on supply worries in the United States, where weekly data is expected to show a draw in distillate inventories.


McNamee's Lawyer Predicts Clemens Pardon

-- One of Brian McNamee's lawyers predicted Roger Clemens will be pardoned by President Bush, saying some Republicans treated his client harshly because of the pitcher's friendship with the Bush family.


Madeleine's father says sedation claim "outrageous"

Gerry McCann, the father of missing  British girl Madeleine McCann, has angrily rejected Portuguese  media claims that he and his wife Kate had drugged their  children.


Jarrod Washburn is a starter by trade, not a closer, a man more accustomed to easing his way into games rather than nailing doors shut.


President Hu urges HKSAR to take concerted efforts for development

President Hu Jintao Monday called onthe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and people from all walks of life to focus on HK's overall and long-term interest as well the interest of the whole nation.


SOFTWARE giant Oracle's stalled $7.7bn (Â£4.2bn) bid to take over competitor PeopleSoft has received a huge boost after a US judge threw out an anti-trust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice to block the acquisition.


National Basketball Association players will stage their first event in India next July in New Delhi as part of the Basketball Without Borders global development and community outreach program.


New Breast Cancer Drug Reduces Relapse-Study

A new type of breast cancer drug is superior to the old standard, tamoxifen, in older women and should now be the first drug used to treat


Dance Review | 'Map Me ': Using Stillness to Stretch Choreographyâs Meaning

In âMap Me,â the compactly built Kurt Vandendriessche and Charlotte Vanden Eynde lie on their sides on top of each other so that their joined naked backs form a blank screen for a series of video projections.


Qualcomm Infringed Broadcom Patents, Jury Says

Federal court jury awards $19.6 million in damages for infringement of three Broadcom patents.


Mammals took to the skies at least 70 million years earlier than previously thought, scientists say.


Powell, Ridge Endorse Strong Intel Chief

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed the idea Monday of a new national intelligence director with budget authority over the nation's nonmilitary intelligence agencies, noting that authority comes with the power to control money.


The bureau adds video clips to its Web site, puts up billboards and arranges for international outreach, but it  seems that somebody forgot to call in the Web designers.


Hamas fighters launched a fierce offensive on Gaza City Wednesday, firing mortars and rockets at Fatah's main security bases and the president's compound as the Islamic group appeared close to taking control of the entire Gaza Strip.


Contract electronics manufacturer Jabil Circuit Inc. (JBL) on Tuesday posted a higher quarterly profit on stronger demand for computers, cellphones and other electronic products.


Yahoo to Buy Online Music Seller for $160 Million

In a move to expand its role in the online music business, Yahoo will buy Musicmatch, a company that sells music online, for $160 million.


Symbol Technologies SBL.N, a bar  code scanner and handheld computer maker, said on Monday it  will delay filing its third-quarter results, and it revised  downward results for the first nine months of the year because  of errors in how inventory levels were reported.


Algerian pilot loses legal bid in London

An Algerian-born pilot wrongly jailed in Britain on accusations that he trained the Sept. 11 hijackers lost a legal bid for compensation Thursday at London's High Court.


Standard & Poor's on Monday said it may cut its ratings on Merck & Co Inc.(MRK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , citing increasing concern about possible litigation relating to Merck's arthritis drug Vioxx.


JERUSALEM, Jan. 9 -- President Bush, on the first visit here of his administration, demanded Wednesday that Israelis shut down unauthorized settler outposts on Palestinian territory, called on Palestinian authorities to take steps to halt rocket attacks against Israel and issued a sharp warning t...


MF Global agreed  to pay more than $77 million to settle federal charges it had failed to watch over a hedge fund charged with fraud.


"Do not sell yourself short. You are great at investing. You may not be so good at trading."


By Anonymous  A chemical used in packaging inks that can cause gastro- intestinal irritation if ingested in large amounts could transfer to food, The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned.


Winehouse Grammy wins send 'bad' message: Cole

Soul singer Natalie Cole spoke out against Amy Winehouse's haul of Grammy awards on Monday, saying the British star's multiple wins sent a "bad message," a report said.


Vikram Phadnis signs Tabu for his directorial debut

Ace costume designer Vikram Phadnis who of late designed costumes for Salaam-E-Ishq and Namastey London has finally zeroed down on the leading lady for his film.


A 15-year-old girl faces assault and affray charged in connection with the killing of Harry Holland.


Let's Clean It Up: No More Waste Lines Left Behind

By BOB BUEHN  Slipping along in a kayak on one of our many creeks is a great way to see wildlife or do some stealthy fishing.


Roma, 18:09 - CALCIO, FALCAO: ROMA PROTAGONISTA IN ITALIA E IN EUROPA

Paulo Roberto Falcao è sicuro che quest'anno la Roma sarà competitiva sia d'Italia sia...


Militant group's leader accuses Israel of assassinating Imad Mughniyeh in car bombing


Forget controversial films like "The Passion of Christ" and "Fahrenheit 9/11." When it comes to nominating the best of the year, Golden Globes voters are far more


Russian Tax Ministry increases its back taxes claim against Yukos

MOSCOW  - Russia's Tax Ministry raised its tax bill for 2001 against the floundering Yukos oil giant by some $700 million US, bringing total back tax claims against the nation's biggest oil producer to $7.4 billion US, the company said Friday.


A Pakistani minister says wanted militants, including some from abroad, are inside a besieged Islamabad mosque.


PFLP claims responsible for Tel Aviv bombing

Amr al-Far, the suicide bomber of the attack in Tel Aviv was identified as an 18-year old young man from Askar refugee camp in the West Bank city of Nablus.


Wall Street to Edge Up as Oil Price Slips

Wall Street was expected to edge higher  at Thursday's opening as oil prices receded from record highs,  easing fears spiraling costs will crimp firms' profits.


Qaeda Ally Declares 'Bitter War' on Iraqi Election

Al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi  declared war on Iraq's landmark elections Sunday in a warning  intended to scare away voters a week before they go to the  polls amid a raging insurgency.


McCartney divorce fight looks set for second week

The divorce battle between Paul  McCartney and former model Heather Mills looked set on Friday  to run into a second week.


Wounded British troops wait hours to reach hospital

A senior British Army surgeon said troops injured in the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan faced delays of several hours before being transported to field hospitals, newspapers reported Sunday.


Pakistani, US national arrested in New York subway bomb plot

A Pakistani and a US citizen who shared a hatred of the United States were arrested for planning to blow up a New York subway station near the Republican national convention site, police said.


Sister act So, Natasha, is Daniel jealous yet?

At the MTV Europe Music Awards, no one can hear you scream. Because everyone else is screaming MUCH LOUDER.


Sending Out Signals to Long-Isolated North Koreans

SEOUL -- Trained as a military propagandist in North Korea, Kim Seong Min has turned his skills against the government that once forced his allegiance. From a small radio studio in Seoul, he and a handful of other North Korean defectors deliver daily broadcasts to people who remain behind in the...


Kodak sells its first CMOS camera sensor--to itself

Blog: Kodak will use its own 5-megapixel CMOS sensor in the new $99 Easyshare C513 camera, due to ship this month.


Jurors deliberating in Phil Spector murder trial

Jurors began deliberating on Monday in Phil Spector's murder trial, going behind closed doors to weigh the evidence after an often bitter, five-month court fight over the shooting death of an actress at his home.


Bush Signs Sweeping Student Loan Bill Into Law, Adding an Asterisk

President Bush signed into law yesterday a student loan bill that will provide more than $20 billion in federal aid to college students and is being likened to the G.I. Bill, which helped millions of World War II veterans attend college.


Sven-Goran Eriksson will be offered the Man City manager's job if Thaksin Shinawatra takes control, BBC Sport understands.


Britain extends suspension of flu vaccine maker's license

A vaccine manufacturer whose license was suspended in October, plunging US supplies of flu shots into crisis, will remain on hold for another three months to allow the firm more time to take remedial action, the British government said Tuesday.


Ski cross to make debut at 2010 Winter Games

The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday gave the green light for ski cross to make its debut at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.


CIA tried to get Mafia to kill Castro: documents

The CIA worked with two of the country's most-wanted criminals in a botched "gangster-type" attempt to assassinate Cuban President Fidel Castro in the early 1960s, according to documents released by the CIA on Tuesday.


Irish eyes not smiling after Meyer's decision

And so it goes for poor, poor Notre Dame in the aftermath of losing its dream coach -- Pope Urban IX -- to those soul-less sinners down in Florida.


David Pogue: Bulky Boxes That Can Take Great Photos

Three new models of digital S.L.R. cameras will demonstrate just how fast single-lens reflex technology is advancing.


The Claim: Drinking Makes You Warmer in Winter

In moderation, the right beverage can bring cheer on a cold winter night. But will it really warm you up?


Drinking red wine could protect against lung cancer, but white wine may increase the risk, Spanish scientists say.


ESA targets Mercury with BepiColumbo mission

Joining forces with JAXA The European Space Agency (ESA) has given the go ahead for a mission to explore Mercury, the inner-most planet of our solar system. The mission was formally adopted at the agency's Science Programme Committee (SPC) meeting last Friday.â¦


NKorean talks to end without disarmament deadline

Current talks on North Korean disarmament will end without a crucial deadline for the hermit nation to declare and close all its nuclear facilities, US chief envoy Christopher Hill said Thursday.


Tsunami warnings lifted after quake hits Indonesia

A powerful earthquake of 8.2 magnitude struck Indonesia's Sumatra region on Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings in the Indian Ocean, sparking panic in coastal areas across Southeast Asia and causing at least two deaths.


Putin expected for historic South Africa visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin was due to arrive in Cape Town for the first ever visit to South Africa by a Kremlin leader as Moscow bids to reassert its superpower status.


Two Koreas in shoving match over disputed border

Military officers from North and South Korea engaged in a shoving match and a war of words Thursday over their disputed sea border, on the second day of talks dominated by the thorny issue.


An Anthropologist Evolves With Help From Her Autistic Child

Damien Atkinsâs occasionally provocative drama is about a mother who must learn how to take care of her autistic daughter.


AU: Sudan Appears to Be Preparing Military Offensive in Darfur

The commander of the African Union's observer force in Darfur, Sudan, says the Sudanese government appears to be preparing a major military offensive against rebels in the region.


The advertising market will be stronger in 2005 than previously thought, ad industry experts say.


Bill filed to classify VoIP apart from standard phone calls

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. A BILL seeking to classify phone calls made over the Internet separately from conventional voice calls has been filed in Congress.


Taliban kidnap2 Red Cross staff in Afghanistan

Taliban insurgents have kidnapped two foreign officials of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the Afghan province of Wardak, the provincial police chief said on Thursday.


Chilean's Endurance Feat Frustrates the US Again

Somehow, Nicolas Massu of Chile summoned the strength and the shots to win his second gold medal of the Olympic Games. That is twice as many medals as the entire United States tennis team won.


Manila appeals for storm relief; weather improves

The Philippines put the toll at more than 1,000 dead or missing in four storms in two weeks but, even with a break in the weather on Saturday


Google Aided Pirating Web Site, Affidavit Claims

SAN JOSE, Calif. _ For nearly a year, a legal document charges, Google employees aided a Missouri-based company that provided software and tech support to people who downloaded pirated software and movies.


You know those racy photos you threw out in 1994? Maybe they are in a new book of found art.


Maladies: Hormone Levels and Chronic Fatigue

A new study finds that women who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome wake up with lower levels of a hormone that helps people deal with stress.