Ukraine's Yushchenko May Let Run-off Election Be Held Again

Ukraine's Viktor Yushchenko, who accuses the government of rigging the Nov. 21 presidential elections, said he would agree to holding another second-round vote if the government is willing.


FDA proposes sunscreen rule, cancer warning

Sunscreen labels should spell out precisely how well they protect against sun damage and manufacturers should conduct new tests for a subtler type of ultraviolet radiation that can cause cancer, U.S. regulators said on Thursday.


US promises control of Fallujah by Saturday

BAGHDAD - US forces in Iraq say they hope to be in control of all of the Fallujah by Saturday, in spite of fierce fighting in which as many as 600 insurgents, 18 US troops and five Iraqi soldiers have been killed.


Iran rejects any deal with IAEA chief over nuclear report

TEHERAN - Iran on Sunday rejected any deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Mohammed ElBaradei over his report on Iranâs nuclear programme.


Italy will continue its military operations in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema said, as part of the ruling coalition called for Italian troops to withdraw.


U.S. to Russia: Allofmp3.com closes door on your WTO chances

Music site is due to make comeback and that may doom Russia's hopes of entering WTO this year.


Launching Satellites and Closing the Digital Divide

Pradman P. Kaul, C.E.O. of Hughes Communications discusses satellite communications and how his company can compete with cable and phone companies.


Shares of CACI International Inc. surged nearly 14 percent Thursday after the company, which provided private interrogators at Abu Ghraib prison and elsewhere in Iraq, reported a 56 percent jump in earnings.


Blog: The average U.S. household with a digital camera now has 994 digital photos stored, according to the Photo Marketing Association.


Jacques Chirac, the French president, opened the bridge which is in the Tarn Valley in the south west of the country. The four-lane bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower at 343 metres high and 1.5 miles long.


'Ci vorrebbe un politico dedito come un martire'


Finanziaria, Siniscalco: ''Semplice ma solida''

Si tratta di una manovra ''semplice, ma solida''. Cosi ha definito la Finanziaria il ministro dell'Economia, Domenico Siniscalco. ''E' semplice - ha spiegato - perche' capita da tutti, comprese le parti sociali, e approvata senza tensioni.


BABY CHARLOTTE: VERDICT: 'SHE CAN MEET HER END IN THE TLC OF THOSE ...

THE judge who ruled sick baby Charlotte Wyatt must be allowed to die said she should do so with dignity in her parents' arms. Mr Justice Hedley told the anguished couple it was in their 11-month


Immigration Official Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Documents

A Department of Homeland Security supervisor pleaded guilty yesterday to pocketing more than $600,000 in bribes in exchange for falsifying immigration documents to help Asian immigrants obtain U.S. citizenship.


FCC Rules Vonage is Not Subject to State Jurisdiction

The FCC ruled that Vonage's broadband telephony service is not subject to traditional state public utility regulation and asserted its federal authority over VoIP.


Toyota Profits Jump in First Fiscal Half

Toyota Motor Corp. reported an 11.4 percent jump in earnings for the first fiscal half Monday, as sales growth in North America, Europe and Japan offset losses from an unfavorable exchange rate.


Magic: Donovan is 'conflicted' over deal

Billy Donovan is "conflicted" about his decision to leave the Florida Gators to coach the Orlando Magic, and he will continue talking with the NBA team about the contract he agreed to last week, the Magic said Monday.


A surprise fight over breast cancer threatens to eclipse tobacco and trade as issues in the final week of a down-to-the-wire fight for the North Carolina seat in the U.S. Senate being vacated by Democratic running mate John Edwards.


Nov. 29, 2004 -- It worked in mice. It worked in monkeys. And now in humans, a therapeutic vaccine has stopped HIV in its tracks. The vaccine is made from a patient's own dendritic cells and HIV isolated from the patient's own blood.


A comical own goal from Djimi Traore sees 10-man Liverpool dumped out in the third round of the FA Cup.


SEOUL - South Korean leaders marked President Bushâs re-election by sending congratulatory messages Thursday and expressing their hope of furthering the âprogress in bilateral relations in the past two years.


Dubai looking to crash Nasdaq OMX deal: paper

Dubai International Financial Centre  (DIFC), the owner of the Dubai stock exchange, is mulling a  rival bid to Nasdaq's  agreed $3.7 billion takeover of  Nordic markets owner OMX , the Sunday Times reported.


Roma, 20:50 - VOLLEY, A1 MASCHILE: ROMA PASSA A CUNEO AL TIE BREAK

Risultati dell'undicesima giornata di andata del campionato di serie A1 maschile di pallavolo: Prism...


'Il governo potra' poi occuparsi degli sgravi alle famiglie'


Mumbai, Sept. 24 (PTI): The mortal remains of eminent nuclear scientist Dr Raja Ramanna. were cremated here today. The body of Ramanna was taken to the Shivaji Park electric crematorium from his son Shyam's


Indians struggle to digest claims of poisoned foods

SIMBHAOLI, India  - Under the scorching afternoon   sun, Babu Khan crouches over his crops gently pulling out stray   weeds from his small plot on the fringes of Simbhaoli, a town   in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.


Sony discontinues CDs that limit copying. Also: SBC unveils plan for three-in-one machine & hellip;. Entertainment companies invest in DVD formats & hellip;. and more.


Fernando Alonso is sure Renault can catch rival team BAR and reclaim second place in the constructors' world championship. The Spaniard's spin, and Jarno Trulli's handling problem, meant the blue and yellows failed to score at the recent Monza race.


A new joint African Union-United Nations force took over peacekeeping in Darfur on Monday from an AU mission which failed to stem nearly five years of conflict in western Sudan.


Researchers developing robotic lobsters, flies, dogs and cockroaches believe that machines inspired by biology will be able to operate in places where today's robots cannot go.


Sports Briefing | Track and Field: Powell Wins 100 in Germany

Asafa Powell used a strong start to win the 100 meters in 9.83 seconds yesterday at the World Athletics Final in Stuttgart, Germany. Battling a head wind, Powell, a Jamaican, was 0.09 seconds short of the world record he set two weeks ago in Italy. Jaysuma Saidy Ndure of Norway was second in 10.06 and Michael Frater of Jamaica third in 10.11.


The Motley Fool - In each of the last two quarters, networking equipment maker 3Com (Nasdaq: COMS - News) has pleased Wall Street by losing less money than expected. Can the company go three-for-three? We'll find out on Thursday, when it kicks off its fiscal 2007 reporting year with some after-hours news.


In seven weeks' time, thanks to new rules rushed through by John Prescott to "harmonise" Britain with the rest of Europe, we face the prospect of a startling shortage of self-employed electricians.


Britain's new prime minister, Gordon Brown, started to unveil his government on Thursday, promoting old allies to top positions and bringing in a range of new faces to draw a line under Tony Blair's decade in power.


Space Station Crew May Have to Return Home

Echoing what NASA officials said a day earlier, a Russian space official on Friday said the two-man crew on the international space station could be forced to return to Earth if a planned resupply flight cannot reach them with food supplies later this month.


VATICANO - Papa Benedetto XVI in Turchia - La Santa Messa nella Cattedrale dello Spirito Santo: ÂLa missione della Chiesa non consiste nel difendere poteri, nÃ© ottenere ricchezze, la sua missione Ã¨ di donare Cristo, di partecipare la Vita di Cristo, il bene piÃ¹ prezioso dell'uomoÂ Istanbul (Agenzia Fides) - La mattina di venerdÃ¬ 1Â° dicembre Papa Benedetto XVI si Ã¨ recato nella Cattedrale dello Spirito Santo di Istanbul dove ha presieduto la celebrazione della Santa Messa in rito latino, alla quale hanno preso parte anche le ra...


If you want the best treatment from your GP, make sure you look a million dollars, research suggests.


Istat: 46% italiani in 5 regioni, in testa Emilia Romagna


TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 CATHOLIC -- Malden Catholic at BC High, 7. GREATER BOSTON -- Revere at Malden, 6:30; Waltham at Peabody, 7.


2004 is already one of the costliest storm seasons ever.


In Search of Hollywood's Anti-Republican Conspiracy

It is always enjoyable to hear conservatives bemoaning discrimination in Hollywood — they sound like the beautiful blonde who complains that her looks intimidate men.


U.S. makes 2nd round in world basketball

Dwyane Wade scored 20 points and LeBron James added 19 in his most impressive performance of the world championships, leading the United States to a 114-95 victory over Slovenia on Tuesday night.


Contro l'inflazione, ma si aggrava pressione su mutui casa


An Iranian judge quashes the death sentence given to a woman who killed the wife of a former football star.


Frena pil, 3/O trimestre +0,5%, in Italia confermato +0,3%


Chelsea, 13:38 - CALCIO, LEVSKI SOFIA SENZA ATTACCANTI CONTRO IL CHELSEA

Il Levski Sofia dovrà fare a meno di tutti e tre gli attaccanti in rosa in occasione della ga...


Varese, 14:12 - CALCIO, DONADONI: AZZURRI HANNO ANCORA FAME VITTORIE

Gli azzurri hanno ancora fame di vittorie. Ne è convinto il ct dell'Italia, Roberto Donadoni....


Jobs thinks teachers' unions have ruined education. Maybe we should outsource it to Chinese iPod factories where unions aren't a problem. Commentary by Leander Kahney.


A key index of German business confidence dropped in November amid worries over the impact of strong euro and high oil prices on Europe's largest economy, it was reported Thursday.


World Business Briefing: Spain: Iberia to Consider Takeover Bid

The Spanish airline Iberia said that it had received information on a takeover bid led by the private equity group TPG and that its board would study the offer at its next meeting. TPG is working in a consortium with British Airways, which owns 10 percent of Iberia; an investment fund, Vista Capital; and two private equity firms, Ibersuizas and Quercus Equity, which holds 20 percent of Iberiaâs low-cost off-shoot Clickair. Iberiaâs board met on Thursday and had been expected to open its books to the bidding group. Iberia did not say when the board was to meet next.


Treatable diseases kill millions of Africans: WHO

Millions of mothers, newborn babies and children die each year in Africa from preventable diseases despite promises of better healthcare by governments and donor countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.


Defense Secretary Sends Stern Message About Accountability

Army Secretary Francis J. Harvey was traveling outside Washington yesterday when he was notified that Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, his boss, wanted to see him as soon as possible.


Sportsview: Roddick, Agassi Blown Out Open

Tennis in gale force gusts is closer to a farce than a sport.


Cheaper Chic Spills Into Wintour's Vogue

Vogue magazine's powerful editor Anna  Wintour may be an ambassador to the rarefied world of haute  couture, but the fur-wearing trendsetter says she has nothing  against the growing trend of "cheap chic."


BOSTON (CBS.MW) -- British drug conglomerate GlaxoSmithKline may be angling to enter the US flu-shot market. Free! Sign up here to receive our After the Bell Report e-Newsletter!


What bloggers - people who independently run opinion Web sites - are saying about the media coverage of the memos regarding President Bush's service in the National Guard.


Friends spin-off Joey proves a hit for Five on its UK TV debut, attracting just over four million viewers.


Defense Secretary Robert Gates gave the Iraqi government a gentle prod Tuesday to move faster toward political reconciliation during the American troop buildup in Baghdad.


Bridget Jones stars Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth will be gracing the red carpet for the sequel's premiere in Leicester Square.


A Son of the Orchestra Returns as Music Director

The musicians of the New York Philharmonic greeted Alan Gilbert, their new music director, with handshakes and hugs, congratulations and quick reminiscences, on Tuesday.


As the Montreal Protocol celebrates its 20th birthday, scientific pioneer Joe Farman says more action is needed to protect the ozone layer.


The unmanned satellite SMART-1, whose mission is to map the Moon's topography and mineralogical composition, reached its first lunar orbit after a thirteen month journey, China Radio International reported on Tuesday.


'Guai se la democrazia si ferma davanti a urli organizzati'


SimWorks, an Anti-virus firm, has issued an alert informing users of a Malicious Trojan hidden inside cracked versions of the popular game, Metal Gear Solid.


There is an alarming ignorance about cancer and how to reduce the risk of  the disease, a survey suggests.


West Ham supporters clash with police after their 1-0 defeat by Chelsea in a Carling Cup tie.


Benazir Bhutto's party made public Tuesday the will in which she endorsed her husband to succeed her Â a move that could polish his leadership credentials ahead of this month's elections.


Robertson Says Bush Predicted No Iraq Toll

The evangelical broadcaster Pat Robertson has set off a partisan fight by telling a television interviewer that President Bush serenely assured him just before the invasion of Iraq, "Oh, no, we're not going to have any casualties.


Greece brings deadly fires under control

ATHENS, Greece  - Forest fires that have ravaged Greece for more than 10 days have largely come under control after killing 64 people and leaving thousands homeless, the fire brigade said on Monday.


Trattativa a ranghi serrati per Alitalia

ROMA - Un affondo ai tavoli negoziati per gli accordi di categoria, poi un tavolo con Cimoli per i decisivi chiarimenti sul piano industriale e, dopo questo, un incontro con il governo a Palazzo Chigi. Eâ l


Diabetes group urges patient caution on Avandia

The latest studies on Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline's blockbuster diabetes drug, have raised enough questions about the drug's safety to worry the American Diabetes Association.


The British Broadcasting Corp. apologized to Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday for saying she had walked out of portrait sitting with photographer Annie Leibovitz.


Torino, 12:12 - CALCIO, TORINO; CAIRO: DE BIASI NON ERA IN GRADO

Lapidario il commento di Urbano Cairo, presidente del Torino, alla decisione di esonerare l'allenato...


Roma: l`Uefa deciderÃ  entro il 21 settembre

La Roma rischia una pesante squalifica per colpa del ferimento dell`arbitro Anders Frisk al termine del primo tempo della gara di Champions League con la Dinamo Kiev. L`arbitro Ã¨ stato colpito da una moneta ed Ã¨ stato ferito alla testa.


Rock, Paper, Scissors: High Drama in the Tournament Ring

The rules are simple but the competition is fierce at the D.C. National Rock Paper Scissors Tournament.


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, toning down verbal attacks on Israel, said in an interview that aired Tuesday that Palestinians should be allowed to determine a resolution to the conflict with the Jewish state.


A key university is to make a language GCSE a requirement for entry to try to stop schools abandoning the subject.


Anti-epilepsy drugs taken during pregnancy could significantly lower the IQ of youngsters as they grow up, research has suggested.


Shoppers Hospitalized After Pepper Spray

Police were reviewing video camera footage to find out who discharged pepper spray inside an elevator at Toys R Us' crowded flagship store, sending at least three people to the hospital, authorities said.


The pregnant former lover of David Blunkett who has been receiving treatment for stress-related complications may be released from hospital tomorrow, according to her husband.


Palestinian Leader Tries to Win Militant Truce

Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)  chief Mahmoud Abbas met militant leaders on Tuesday in a bid to  halt attacks on Israel and allow a smooth election for a  successor to Yasser Arafat next year, officials said.


CHICAGO -- After a decade-long court fight, printing giant RR Donnelley & Sons Co. has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by black workers at a now-closed plant.


German Wins 7th Stage to Take Yellow Jersey

Linus Gerdemann, riding in his first Tour de France, won the seventh stage today to take the yellow jersey.


Well, this is some news I've been wanting to share for a while, but I've had to wait until everything was ready.  During the summer, I spoke at RubyConf*MI, one of the first regional Ruby Conferences (I think San Diego held the only one earlier than the Michigan folks).  At the time, they filmed all the presentations.


Lebanon vote must take place, Sarkozy tells Syria

The election of Lebanon's president must  go ahead on Saturday as scheduled, French President Nicolas  Sarkozy told his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in a phone  call, Sarkozy's spokesman said on Friday.


Aviva says in talks to buy US rival AmerUs

Britain's biggest insurer, Aviva Plc  , is in talks to buy U.S. life insurer AmerUs Group Co  , valued at over $2.5 billion, in a deal that would  boost Aviva's undersized presence in the booming U.S. market.


Phillips' 2 homers push Reds past Braves

Brandon Phillips homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the Atlanta Braves 8-6 Saturday.


Blair conversion bolsters Catholicism's "lead"

Former prime minister Tony Blair's conversion to Catholicism means he is now a member of the most popular Christian denomination in Britain, according to religious research published on Sunday.


Spending: If One Vacation Home Wonât Do, How About a Bunch?

Destination clubs are a recent innovation in the shared-ownership industry, allowing members to vacation in luxurious, club-owned homes throughout the world.


N. Korea Says Talks Way to Resolve Dispute

North Korea's No. 2 leader has told China that his country still regards six-nation talks on the dispute over its nuclear program as the best way to reach a solution, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Tuesday.


With a power-packed lineup that features sluggers like Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, it was Mark Bellhorn who was the unlikely hero of Game One of the 100th World Series with a two-run homer for the Boston Red Sox Saturday.


Capping an Emotional Season, Gibbs Retires From Redskins

Joe Gibbs, who twice built the Washington Redskins into a playoff team, ended his toughest season as a coach by retiring for a second time.


News: The Truck (Of Values!) Have Started To Move

Tycho: Two new shirts today. One based on the Broodax Strips, which can be found here, and looks like this:   And another shirt based on the control scheme for Starfire Saga V: Laserion, which can be found here, and looks like this:   (CW)TB


Gates: Foundation Gives $3M To Tsunami Victims; Topped By Pfizer's ...

Every so often, nature reminds humans why we once feared it. And once in a while, we remember in turn what makes us human. In the terrible wake of the tsunamis in Southeast Asia--so vast their counterparts


US Chamber Asks Court to Overturn Rule on Mutual Fund Boards

The United States Chamber of Commerce said on Thursday that it had asked a federal court to overturn a rule requiring mutual fund boards to have independent chairmen and majorities of independent directors.


Slow start to flu season comes as relief

The 2004-05 flu season is starting slower than last year's, easing some fears about the nation's shortage of flu vaccine. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 29


Freddie Mac FRE.N said on Thursday  its mortgage investments, or retained portfolio, grew at an  annualized rate of 20.8 percent in July, compared with a 19.4  percent increase in June.


The number of Japanese living beyond 100 has almost quadrupled in the past 10 years, with the once-exclusive centenarian club expected to surpass 28,000 this year, the government said Friday.


EADS is seen approving production of the Airbus A350 mid-sized jet to expand away from its troubled super jumbo.


As the enterprise increasingly looks for vertical solutions from its CRM vendors, Kana Software with an on-premise solution and Entellium with a hosted solution, will both announce this week industry-specific best practice applications for customer service and sales force automation.


U.S. Marines Train Niger Counter-Terror Force

SAMARI, Niger  - U.S. marines have trained an  elite force in the West African country of Niger to root out  and kill al Qaeda-linked militants Washington fears may be  roaming ungoverned swathes of the Sahara desert.


Pacers, Pistons expect no trouble in rematch

INDIANAPOLIS - The Pacers and the Pistons expect an electric atmosphere on Saturday in their first meeting since Indiana players fought with Detroit fans on Nov. 19.


The mothers of two soldiers killed in Iraq ask judges to order the setting up of an independent inquiry into the war.


NEW YORK - Falling oil prices and strong earnings from Intel Corp. and McDonald's Corp...


Bidding Ends at $28K for Cheese Sandwich

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - A woman who said her 10-year-old grilled cheese sandwich bore the image of the Virgin Mary will be getting a lot more bread after the item sold for $28,000 on eBay.


SOCIETY-BALKANS:  War Criminals Produce Bestsellers

BELGRADE, Jan 28  (IPS) - Several Serbs condemned as war criminals have been  producing bestsellers over the  last few months.


Flights turn back as Nepal shuts main airport

International flights to Nepal were turned back on Tuesday as the airport in the capital Kathmandu was closed after King Gyanendra sacked the government and assumed power, airline officials said.


FBI Suspects Israeli Spy at Pentagon -- Govt Sources

The FBI is investigating whether  Israel had a spy at the highest level at the Pentagon who  obtained classified documents about Iran for the Jewish state,  U.S. government sources told Reuters on Friday.


Filmmaker Michael Moore returned to the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, two days after he was booed by the crowd in a display that virtually halted the proceedings.


Battling for every dollar and delegate, Barack Obama raised $7.2 million in Super Tuesday's wake and Hillary Rodham Clinton pulled in $6.4 million, stunning totals reflecting the intensity of their neck-and-neck race for the Democratic presidential nomination.


Doctor shortage on verge of getting much worse, survey suggests

TORONTO (CP) - Think it's hard to find a doctor now? The shortage of physicians in this country is on the verge of getting much worse, a new survey suggests.


Theater Review | 'Morning Star': Unsinkable in the Face of Both History and Household

For most audiences today, Sylvia Reganâs melodrama about an immigrant family on the Lower East Side seems more like an overwrought soap opera.


The Free Software Foundation will release GPLv3 at 9am Pacific on Friday, the group said this week. The event ends a contentious 18-month process that pitted several key open-source players against each other.


Londra, 23:24 - CALCIO, INGHILTERRA; COPPA DI LEGA: ARSENAL IN FINALE

L'Arsenal si è qualificato per la finale di Curling Cup battendo 3-1 ai supplementari il Tott...


A Georgetown University professor, Dennis P. Lockhart, was named president of the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank.


Microsoft Issues Patch; E-Mail ID Plan Rejected

Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O released on Tuesday a patch for its latest "critical" rated security flaw affecting its Windows, Office and developer tools software programs.


Police, Tibetans scuffle in protest Beijing Games

Tibetan protesters and police briefly scuffled at the main Olympic stadium complex Sunday, just hours before organizers of the 2008 Beijing Games were to receive the Olympic flag at the closing ceremony.


Some Harvard Faculty Pressure Summers to Quit

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.  - Harvard University President  Lawrence Summers faced pressure from some faculty to resign on  Wednesday as a controversy over his comments about women  evolved into a broader indictment of his leadership.


The Braves jump on Washington starter Mike Bacsik for three homers -- two by rookie Jarrod Saltalamacchia -- for a 6-2 victory over the Nationals.


Shi'ite Bloc Wins Iraq Polls, Sunnis Marginalized

A Shi'ite Islamist bloc won Iraq's  first election since Saddam Hussein's overthrow, sealing the  political resurgence of the long-oppressed majority but leaving  the restive Sunni Arab minority in the cold.


LOS ANGELES -- Robert Blake's defense lawyer has vowed to move ahead with the actor's murder trial despite a recent break-in at the lawyers' apartment-office and the theft of a computer.


Sono 225.000 i francesi che hanno aperto una attivita'


Comedy Central veteran Dave Attell is coming to network television.


Wi-Fi enabled phones, like the iPhone, will drive demand  for fast wireless broadband networks like the ones cities want to build using Wi-Fi.


Russian officials pull out of Georgia in spy row

Russia began pulling out some of its   diplomats and their families from Georgia on Friday as the   small ex-Soviet state pressed spying charges against a group of   Russian army officers.


High red meat consumption could be linked to an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis, say  researchers.


Attackers continue to use well-worn techniques, such as SQL injection, to exploit holes in popular Web applications but have also moved on to other targets, including government sites, and newer exploit methods, such as cross-site request forgery, according to the latest report filed by the Web Applications Security Consortium.The nonprofit industry group released the findings of its annual Hacking Incidents Database report this week, and despite the fact that cyber-criminals are still capable of using familiar means like SQL injection to victimize e-commerce sites and other transactional systems, a growing number of assailants are broadening their efforts and capabilities and going after new sets of targets, the research contends.Based on WASC's in-depth investigations into roughly 80 individual attacks carried out during calendar 2007, the group concludes that data theft remains the primary goal of most incidents, representing 42 percent of all the events.Surprisingly, site defacement -- thought to be a dying art in the world of profit-driven hacking -- actually still accounted for 23 percent of the attacks covered in the report, followed by exploits aimed at planting malware on sites at roughly 15 percent.And while the lion's share of the incidents studied by the group revolved around the attempted theft of sensitive data that could be sold on the underground market or used to carry out fraud, the phishing threats of years past are increasingly becoming outnumbered by attacks that utilize malware code hidden on legitimate Web applications to victimize unsuspecting end-users, the group said.Of all the threats studied by WASC in its report, 67 percent were designed specifically to derive some form of profit -- pointing to continued growth in the professionalism of those responsible for the attacks, researchers said."One of the biggest issues is that so much of this activity is being delivered directly though legitimate Web sites that are being hacked," said Ryan Barnett, a project leader at WASC who also serves as director of application security training at applications firewall vendor Breach Security, which sponsored the 2008 report."It used to be that as long as users didn't go to certain Web sites they'd be safe, but obviously, that's changing," he said. "SQL injection still works surprisingly well, so we're seeing plenty of those across the board, but you do also begin to see more use of things like cross-site request forgery, to which even greater numbers of sites might be vulnerable."SQL injection, which attempts to use security vulnerabilities occurring in the database layer of applications to compromise them, still remains a weak point in some widely-used Web systems, in particular e-commerce sites, a reality that the researcher views as surprising based on the well-established history of the technique. However, CSRF threats, which attempt to hijack authenticated Web sessions to carry out their ploys, are becoming more common, while still far less frequent than SQL injections, according to the expert. Indeed, CSRF threats accounted for only 2 percent of the incidents tracked by WASC for the 2007 report, while SQL injections represented 20 percent, the most popular format for exploit.Unintentional information disclosure, which involves sites that emanate such detailed authentication failures that hackers may use them to find a way in, was the second most popular format for attackers to break into applications at 15 percent, followed by cross-site scripting exploits, which use malware planted on legitimate sites to subvert end-users' machines, at 12 percent of the incidents.In terms of the types of organizations being assailed by the attacks tracked by WASC, the group found that government agencies actually represented the largest group of targets.Perhaps because financial services companies and retailers have improved their applications defenses, hackers have moved on to the government set as well as educational institutions, the report contends.Some 29 percent of the incidents covered in the report targeted government agencies, followed by education at 15 percent, and retailers and media outlets tied at 12 percent.In addition to attempts to steal data, WASC contends that government agencies may also be getting hacked by parties looking to embarrass or disable the organizations' sites based on ideological goals. Because government agencies are forced to report more of their security incidents publicly, hackers may merely be trying to force the organizations to admit that they have been exploited in public, the researchers said.


Iraq to Widen Arms Amnesty, Bring Falluja to Heel

Iraq's interim government will declare  a nationwide arms amnesty next week, but insists the city of  Falluja must turn in foreign militants or face assault,  National Security Adviser Kassim Daoud said Monday.


Jude Law and Sienna Miller walked hand-in-hand on the red carpet for the premiere of their forthcoming romantic flick, Alfie.


The Indian government increases retail prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas to bring them in line with recent global rises.


Workers at Harley-Davidson Corp.'s  largest plant approved a new contract on Thursday, the workers' union said, ending a three-week-old strike that cost the company an estimated $11 million a day.


Pentagon's raygun-packing 747 to visit DC

Jumbo wants pork The Airborne Laser, the US Missile Defence programme's raygun-equipped jumbo jet, is to visit Washington tonight in an attempt to drum up support on Capitol Hill.â¦


Windows Trojan masquerades as Vista hack

Pirates sink 'selves A week after Windows Vista's official launch hackers have devised their first attack, targeting pirates trying to install illegal copies of Microsoft's operating system.â¦


Police in County Londonderry launch a murder hunt after a man's body is discovered in a house.


STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - George Etzweiler never ran a full mile until he was nearly 50. But he's been making up lost time ever since. The 87-year-old State College man completed a 7.6 mile, uphill run in New Hampshire this month called the Mount Washington Road Race.


Salesforce.com Enhances Its Software-As-Service Approach

CEO Benioff & Co. are more of a "disruptive force" in the software industry than ever before. By Tony Kontzer. Salesforce.


Blade Trinity begins as the best Blade movie ever. Itâs totally got the hardcore badass tone with gory deaths and cool fight scenes with no one liners.


UK blue chips closed lower on Friday, reflecting a weak showing on Wall Street as disappointment over earnings reports prompted a pull-back after yesterday's historic close above the 14,000 level for the first time, but with Friends Provident a major gainer on bid speculation.


Better Business Bureau Tangled in E-Mail Scam

The Better Business Bureau network was the target of a "spoofing" scam yesterday in which thousands of businesses in the United States and Canada received e-mails encouraging them to download what is thought to be a computer virus.


Travellers are likely to face further problems as thick fog continues to cover much of southern England.


U.S. General Takes Command Of NATO Force In Afghanistan

KABUL, Feb. 4 -- The highest-ranking U.S. general to lead troops in Afghanistan took command of 35,500 NATO soldiers Sunday after nine months of British command.


Calcio, serie B: cinque giocatori positivi all'antidoping

Olte la calciatore della Reggina Mozart, anche cinque giocatori di serie B sono stati trovati positivi al controllo antidoping. Sono Julien Rantier del Vicenza (controllo ordinario del 1 ottobre in occasione


About 75 veterans and their families gathered under a pavilion Saturday for the first Memorial Day observance at the nation's newest national cemetery.


For decades, political activism in Mexico often meant showing up at rallies, voting for the ruling party and picking up a bag of fertilizer, a basket of food or even cash.


In fuga dal 21 agosto, condannato a quattro omicidi in Italia

PARIGI - Da piÃ¹ di dieci anni libero di girare in Francia, da lunedÃ¬ Cesare Battisti non lo Ã¨ piÃ¹. Dovunque si trovi, per la giustizia di Parigi Ã¨ un latitante. La Camera dell'Istruzione della Corte d


National Database Can Raise the Bar at Children's Hospitals

A US national database on children's hospitals can help reduce the length, cost and frequency of stays, says a University of Michigan study in the October issue of Pediatrics.


Spain vs US in Seville for Davis Cup title

Spain will take on the United States for the Davis Cup champion in Southern Spain's Seville City on December 3-5, China Radio International reported Wednesday.


Euro Disney shares were suspended on  Tuesday at the company's request, said pan European bourse  operator Euronext, before the theme park operator is expected  to make a statement on a restructuring plan.


Blog, l'omicidio Cicioni e la paura dello 'straniero'

L'arresto del marito della vittima che aveva accusato un fantomatico extracomunitario, l'atleta star del web senza volerlo e l'estate canora della Lecciso. I vostri post


Voters in former East Germany rebuke Schroeder, polls indicate

BERLIN - Voters in two states in what was East Germany are expressing their discontent with the dominant political parties in Germany by endorsing radical right-wing and former communist parties in state elections, exit polls suggest.


Il premier: "La sostituzione di Cimoli non Ã¨ all'ordine del giornoCi troviamo davanti ad una fase di transizione"                                            Alitalia, Prodi: "Bene, ora progetti validi" Bianchi: "Lo Stato resti sopra il 5%"                                                                                Il ministro dei Trasporti: "Lo Stato dovrebbe mantenere una quota significativa"


Catania, 18:46 - CALCIO, CATANIA; PULVIRENTI: SPERO PRESTO NEL NOSTRO STADIO

"Stiamo studiando le motivazione della sentenza per poter fare ricorso con la speranza di tornare mo...


Until late Tuesday afternoon, the biggest name in the Phillies' manager search was Jim Fregosi, a powerful presence who piloted their 1993 team to the World Series.


Eight US Marines Killed, Nine Wounded in Iraq

Eight US marines were killed and nine wounded in action west of Baghdad Saturday, the US military said. It gave no details on the circumstances of the deaths, which it said occurred in


The Bowl Championship Series was created with the sole purpose of finally producing a true national championship game in college football.


Bitter cold gripped most of the United States on Monday, with temperatures dipping below normal from coast to coast.


Six killed in Gaza; Hamas, Fatah say deal reached

Gun battles between Hamas forces and those loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah raged on Tuesday in the Gaza Strip, where six fighters were killed before both sides issued new pledges to hold their fire.


Are you addicted to nicotine? It could be in your genes. A new study published today in the journal, 'Tobacco Control' indicates that people who have a gene mutation that causes their liver to clear nicotine


Luxury car company Aston Martin is expected to be sold imminently, bringing the business back into British ownership.


Both Radiohead and a former Talking Head have advice for young artists on navigating the chaotic music industry.


SEC wants to strengthen governance at exchanges

The stock exchanges in the United States would be forced to tighten their governance and move toward separating their self-policing function from their business operations under a plan proposed by federal regulators on Tuesday.


Iran case shows ground zero access tight

Almost everyone agrees Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad doesn't belong at ground zero.


Brandon Johnson scored 25 points and Gyno Pomare added 20 to lead San Diego to a 63-55 victory over No. 21 Saint Mary's on Monday night, snapping the Gaels' five-game winning streak.


IAEA Notifies UN About Missing Iraqi Explosives

The United Nation's nuclear watchdog agency has informed the UN Security Council that more than 340 metric tons of explosives have been looted from a previously secured site in Iraq.


Top-ranked Duke tops Terps to clinch ACC

Duke knows how to perform in front of a full house, even when most of the fans are rooting for the other team.


Harvard Ends Early Admission, Citing Barrier to Disadvantaged

University officials argued that early admissions programs put low-income and minority applicants at a distinct disadvantage.


PM's coffee cup drives home message about Blair as leader

A coffee mug held by Prime Minister Tony Blair during a newspaper interview proved to be an appropriate prop to drive home his message about staying in power.


UPDATE 2-Italy Treasury makes 7.5 bln euros from Enel sale

The Italian Treasury has raised 7.5 billion euros ($9.5 billion) from the sale of almost 20 percent of utility company Enel (ENEI.


Ottimo esordio di Carmignani e il Parma va avanti in Uefa

17/12/2004 - Una grande prestazione, come non si vedeva da tempo ha ragalato ai circa 3000 spettatori presenti una serata divertente ed esaltante. Il Parma si qualifica per il prossimo turno di Coppa Uefa


Qwest Communications belonged to a business alliance that won a rich national security contract in the summer of 2001, undermining claims that authorities retaliated against its former chief executive for refusing to support an unidentified government program earlier that year, prosecutors said in...


Prime Minister John Howard has warned of economic disaster under a Latham Labor government - while admitting interest rates were high during his term as federal treasurer.


The recent string of disasters in Indonesia raises the question: Can the human toll be reduced?


Premiership: Baggies in peril with Bryan Robsonâs appointment

It must have been the best part of 20-years ago now, but I still have nightmares over a football video that a friend of mine acquired for somewhere in the region of Â£2.


Kalon Dobbin's 500m time trial final at the world track championships in Italy last month had a semblance of rugby about it.


Ever since Monica Seles was stabbed during a tennis match in 1993, I have been waiting for the NBA to build a human fortress between its benches and audiences.


An invasive seaweed has been found on one of the subantarctic islands.   A team of Department of Conservation (DOC) divers found the seaweed, undaria, growing on ropes at a fishing-boat mooring and around rocks in Ho Ho Bay on the Snares Islands.


September Job Growth Weaker Than Expected

U.S. payrolls grew by just 96,000  workers in September, the government said on Friday in a  surprisingly weak report that will sharpen criticism of  President Bush in a looming debate and may hasten a pause in  U.S. interest-rate rises.


Mass. Gov. Office Gets Suspicious Letter

BOSTON - Gov. Mitt Romney's office received a suspicious letter Friday similar to those received by five other governors a day earlier, which were rigged to ignite when opened...


You might ignore your mobile phone if  your ringtone is Beethoven's "Fur Elise," but what if it's a  gruff voice that yells "Pick up the damn phone?"


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Man Utd's Sir Alex Ferguson should be charged by the FA.


U.S. Presents Charges Against 6 in Sept. 11 Case

Six GuantÃ¡namo detainees accused in the 20001 attacks will be shown all the evidence against them, the Pentagon said. The death penalty will be sought.


Napoli, 17:09 - CALCIO, NAPOLI; REJA: QUESTA E' UNA GRANDE SQUADRA

"Questo Napoli è tra le squadre piÃ¹ forti che abbia mai avuto in carriera". E' ottimista Edy ...


ATT, Microsoft take patent battle to US Supreme Court

Microsoft, backed by the US government and heavyweight corporations, took its patent battle with telecommunications giant AT and T to the Supreme Court, in a case that has wide implications for US firms doing business abroad.


Romans Fear for Colosseum as Backdrop for MTV Gig

Rome's mighty Colosseum risks being damaged and diminished by a major MTV rock concert, traditionalists and conservationists warned on Thursday.


Brad Richards had two goals and Vinny Prospal scored his eighth goal of the season to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Thursday night.


Drugs companies lead European stocks rally

European equity markets bounced on Tuesday led higher by pharmaceutical companies and telecoms stocks as investors continued to favour defensive sectors.


L. Dennis Kozlowski declared his innocence in his first extensive interview since he was charged with stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from Tyco.


Sudan condemns the fatal shooting of a US diplomat and his driver in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum.


Accredo Cuts '05 Forecast, Stock Plummets

Accredo Health Inc. (ACDO.O), which provides pharmacy and treatment services for patients with chronic illnesses, on Monday slashed its profit forecast due to lower reimbursements from government insurers, sending its shares down almost 25 percent.


Milano, 11:37 - CALCIO, LEGA: CATANIA-SIENA SUL NEUTRO DI RIMINI

La Lega Calcio ha stabilito che Catania-Siena, in programma domenica 4 marzo alle pre 15, si giocher...


In Harlequin-Nascar Romance, Hearts Race

Harlequin, the leading publisher of romance novels, has entered into a meaningful relationship with Nascar.


Cocktail update adds Mac OS X 10.5.2 compatibility

General purpose system utility Cocktail has been update adding support for Mac OS X 10.5.2, among other changes.


Singer Justin Timberlake reschedules two US shows after being ordered to rest his voice.


United Artists reaches deal with striking writers

United Artists, the film studio  backed by actor Tom Cruise, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc, said  on Monday it had reached a deal enabling striking Hollywood  screenwriters to work on the company's films.


A volcanic eruption in Iceland has set off tremors and prompted officials to warn pilots to avoid flying through gasses emitted by the blast.


Carlos Silva pitched one-hit ball into the sixth inning last night before leaving with a bruised right ankle, and the Minnesota Twins won their eighth in a row with a 6-1 victory against the Chicago White Sox.


USA Today is read by people who think they ought to run the country but donÂ´t really understand the Washington Post. They do, however, like their smog statistics shown in pie charts.


Afghanistan used to be content merely to supply most of the world's heroin. Now a growing number of Afghans are using the drug as well


[Hollywood News] Los Angeles, Oct 1 : The 21st sequel to the super hit James Bond series, which was due for release in November next year, has been put on hold due to the lack of a director and a hero.


Fiat wants Cinquecento to be the iPod of cars

TURIN, Italy  - Italy's Fiat unveiled a new  version of the Cinquecento at a big, televised event in its  hometown on Wednesday, marking the return of the tiny, iconic  car after being out of production for 32 years.


Motorola, Hong Kong-listed Proview end TV manufacturing agreement

BEIJING (AFX) - US technology giant Motorola Inc and Hong Kong-listed monitor maker Proview International Holdings have ended their agreement to jointly develop television sets due to "differences in product marketing strategies and goals for the North


Air Pollution Damages Babies in Womb -Study

Babies' DNA can be damaged even before they are born if their mothers breathe polluted air, according to a study published on Tuesday.


New online tools from investment companies are driving home the message that when it comes to retirement savings, you're on your own.


British, Australian Guantanamo Inmates to Be Freed

Four remaining Britons and an Australian being held at Guantanamo Bay will be released soon, officials said Tuesday, amid reports the number of prisoners at the U.S. military base would be radically reduced.


Detained family members of an accused torturer poisoned days before he was to appear in court appealed for their freedom Tuesday amid suspicions the man was killed to keep him from talking about dictatorship-era abuses.


Malaysia, New Zealand to study free trade agreement

New Zealand and Malaysia have agreed to carry out studies on a possible free trade deal, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton was quoted Monday as saying in Jakarta.


Cano's 3-run double lifts Yanks over O's

Robinson Cano doubled in three runs with a seventh-inning line drive over stumbling left fielder Fernando Tatis, giving the New York Yankees the lead for good Monday night in a 9-6 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles.


L'imprenditore parla di Rcs, Capitalia, politica e della moglie La sua difesa: "Non ho mai emesso un bond, non ho mai fatto un danno al mercato"                                          Ricucci: "Un errore sognare il Corriere ora dovrÃ² riconquistare Anna"


No Sign of Nuke Activity at New Iran Site-ElBaradei

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has found no  signs of nuclear-related activity at a site in Iran called  Parchin that several U.S. officials have said may be linked to  secret atom bomb research, Mohamed ElBaradei said on Friday.


A Buyout Deal That Has Many Shades of Green

A confluence of business decisions and environmental concerns drove the TXU buyout.


A dedicated police unit to tackle human trafficking to the UK is being launched.


In the refreshing worlds of the rookies Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury, the Red Sox are a team with a winning pedigree, not some cursed franchise.


Troops kill a militant in the Gaza Strip as it emerges the army has a new radar system that gives warning of Qassam rockets.


Lawyers imposed on Milosevic ask to be removed from war crimes ...

THE HAGUE : The two lawyers imposed on former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic have asked to be removed from his war crimes trial, a spokeswoman for their legal offices in London told AFP.


Worries about the sustainability of the US economic recovery were stoked om Sunday after the stores group Wal-Mart, seen as a bellwether for the country's


One Leak will start while the other will sit when Florida faces ...

CJ Leak left spring practice as Tennessee's No. 1 quarterback, and a showdown with younger brother Chris appeared to be in the making when the Vols played Florida.


House passes bill to improve drug safety

The Food and Drug Administration would gain new authority to ensure the safety of prescription drugs, including the power to mandate label changes that warn of newly emerging risks, under a bill passed Wednesday by the House.


Top FBI fingerprint examiners gave in to peer pressure when they rushed to link an Oregon lawyer to a terrorist attack in Madrid this year, according to a panel of forensic experts convened to explain the ...


The number of Americans known to  have been killed in last month's tsunami in Asia has more than  doubled to at least 36, a State Department official said on  Wednesday.


Remodeled mall is pushed to recycle its tons of waste

NATICK - Shop Natick Collection's just-opened wing of high-end boutiques, and you may be offered a free promotional bottle of spring water to help keep you hydrated between spending sprees.


The Eagles have a shifty back with a nose for the end zone in Brian Westbrook, but it seems like they pass on every down, even when they're up big.


Il pontefice ha accolto in udienza privata in Vaticanodirigenti, piloti e tecnici del team di Maranello                                                  Il Papa applaude lo 'stile Ferrari' "Spirito giusto, continuate cosÃ¬"                                                                                Montezemolo: "La sentiamo come parte del nostro gruppo"


Woolworths Second-Half Net Rises 12% on Cost Cuts

Woolworths Ltd.'s second-half profit rose 12 percent after Australia's biggest grocer cut the cost of getting goods to its shops and opened 37 new supermarkets and liquor outlets.


Pakistan debates bold new Musharraf plan on Kashmir

ISLAMABAD : A national debate is raging in Pakistan after President Pervez Musharraf's outlining of a range of bold new options for divided Kashmir that include independence, joint control with India and demilitarisation.


France Calls Crisis Talks Over Iraq Hostages Farce

French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin called a ministerial crisis meeting on two French journalists held hostage in Iraq on Monday as efforts to secure their release threatened to turn into a fiasco.


Knowing a few basics can save you hundreds of thousands.


Quieting Cancer Gene Reverses Liver Tumors in Mice

Certain genes are known to promote cancer, and one such "oncogene" called MYC is commonly activated in liver tumors. Researchers in California have now shown, in mice, that when the MYC gene is turned off, liver cancer cells become normal.


Charlie Cross counted how many friends and relatives took their own lives over the years and came up with 19, all Alaska Natives.


Muffins saved Heidi Klum from developing anorexia

Supermodel Heidi Klum was saved from developing anorexia by her fondness for muffins.


Fonti vicine a stilista parlano di speranze esili di ripresa


The European Commission yesterday abandoned efforts to punish France and Germany for breach of the stability and growth pact, offering to turn a blind eye to abuse of EU spending rules.


Take the first step on the road to proper asset allocation.


"But I think a lot of people are on the borderline."  It may be obvious that most Britons are overweight. What isn't so obvious is that at least 2 million of them are likely malnourished _ and that includes some of the people who are too fat.Experts say the poor state of the average British diet _ often high in fat, salt and calories, but low on nutrition _ means malnutrition is a problem even though food is plentiful.'You can't always tell if a person is malnourished with your eyes,' said Dr. Marinos Elia, a professor of clinical nutrition and metabolism at Southampton University. 'People may be eating too much food, but they may not be eating enough fruits and vegetables.' Read more


Legislation aimed at protecting people from anti-social behaviour in Northern Ireland comes into force.


A body-hugging new spacesuit may give astronauts more agility in space. Plus, it makes a kicky fashion statement


A Pakistani minister says Islamist radicals are holding women and children hostage in a besieged mosque.


Internal controls failed to stop Societe Generale scandal: minister

A failure of internal controls at Societe Generale contributed to the bank's multi-billion-dollar rogue trade scandal, France's finance minister said Monday, calling for tougher penalties for breaches of regulations.


Siena, 16:14 - CALCIO, SIENA; BERETTA: INTER TRA LE PIU' FORTI DEL MONDO

Ci proverà, il Siena. Mario Beretta, perÃ², sa che il compito della sua squadra, impegnata dom...


The martial-arts movie 'Hero' kicks butt, but it's also beautiful. ...

Hero: Action/historical drama. Starring Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Dao Ming, Donnie Yen. Directed by Zhang Yimou.


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England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson will recall Rio Ferdinand to his squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers but issued a warning to Michael Owen.


Sharp to offer Blu-ray recorder with 1-terabyte HDD

Sharp Corp  said it would launch  a Blu-ray high-definition DVD recorder with a 1-terabyte hard  disk drive (HDD), the world's largest storage capacity on any  Blu-ray recorder, as it competes with the HD DVD camp. Sharp,  along with Sony Corp  and Panasonic maker Matsushita  Electric Industrial Co , promotes Blu-ray optical disc  technology, while Toshiba Corp  and Microsoft Corp   back the rival HD DVD format.


Why would a cadre of intelligence officials continue to keep an eye on flying saucer researchers long after the government disavows any secret evidence of little green men?


Eâ stato ucciso lâ ostaggio turco, rapito un mese fa dal gruppo Tawid e Jihad di Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Un video diffuso su un sito islamico ne mostra la morte. E intanto altri quattro stranieri sono stati rapiti in Iraq.


European stock markets recover slightly from recent heavy losses, but Asian markets continue to fall.


The attorney general says the suspect wanted for the murder of a former KGB agent must be extradited.


Factory Managers Detained Over Toxic River Spill in Central China County

Factory managers detained over toxic river spill in central China county    CHANGSHA, Sept.


YouTube continues to  attract attention from the labels, managers and aspiring  artists.


No al tunnel di Venaus, si' a utilizzo linea storica


A maggio, passeggeri trasportati sono stati 6,3 mln


With relative ease, the victories have piled up for Lorena Ochoa, a dozen in just 112 LPGA Tour events since she burst on the scene in 2003. The top spot in the world rankings has been a product of that success, but there's another indicator that she surely has arrived as a star.


An Ariane rocket lifted off Saturday from a pad in South America to place France's third military spy satellite into orbit, Arianespace said.


Thomas Dairy Keeps Family Tradition Going

By Kelley, Kevin  Thomas Dairy in Rutland Town remains one of three surviving milk Processors and distributors based in Vermont, but the family-owned business no longer has cows of its own.


Verizon, vendors work on next generation technology

Verizon Wireless, a venture of Verizon  Communications Inc.  and Vodafone Group Plc  said  on Thursday it has been working with five communications  technology providers on developing the next generation of  wireless Internet services.


Wellpoint says some patient info disappeared: NYT

Wellpoint Inc., a managed care firm, has begun notifying 75,000 members of its Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield unit in New York that a compact disc holding their vital medical and other personal information had disappeared, The New York Times reported.


Egypt yesterday freed an Israeli convicted of spying, in exchange for the release of six Egyptian detainees in a prisoner swap that signaled warmer ties between the countries.


Little Britain is among British TV shows nominated for this year's prestigious Golden Rose awards.


Golden Globes at risk as strike heats up

LOS ANGELES  Â The Golden Globe Awards were thrust into deeper jeopardy Wednesday when the striking writers guild refused to negotiate with Globe organizers about staging a picket-free ceremony.


Meanwhile, seven Palestinians were killed and 27 wounded in clashes with Israeli troops in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and dozens of prominent Israeli hardliners called on Israeli troops to disobey orders and refuse to remove settlers from Gaza and the


Haiti accuses South Africa of illegally allowing exile Jean-Bertrand Aristide to foment unrest in his homeland.


The head of the Organization of American States resigned Friday, just two weeks into his tenure, after allegations that he participated in a bribery scandal involving a French telephone company.


Technology which could help produce a nuclear bomb has gone missing in Iraq since the invasion, the UN warns.


Il giornalista de 'L'ora di Palermo' scomparve nel 1970


Secret Crush widget spreads adware on Facebook

Worming through users' affection A "malicious widget" on Facebook is leaving love-hungry social networkers feeling crushed.â¦


Italians Potito Starace and  Daniele Bracciali are both suspended for betting on tennis matches.


FT, Microsoft potrebbe rivedere al rialzo l'offerta


Blockbuster favors Blu-ray DVDs to HD DVD

U.S. video rental chain Blockbuster Inc.  on Monday said more customers prefer Sony Corp.'s Blu-ray DVD format to its rival HD DVD, and it will expand its inventory of the high definition discs to a total of 1,700 stores up from 250.


Roma, 16:38 - NUOTO, ROMAQUATICA: BRONZO PER TRENTIN NEL SOLO SINCRONIZZATO

Bronzo per Erika Trentin nel solo al Roma Sincro-Coppa Europa di nuoto sincronizzato, in svolgiment...


Microsoft debuts a new touch-sensitive coffee table-shaped computer called "Surface".


Two car bombs detonated in Iraqi northern city of Mosul on Monday, killing one Iraqi person and wounding two others, security officials said.


Filipinos say an emotional but peaceful farewell to film star Poe

FILIPINOS buried the film legend Fernando Poe jnr yesterday with sorrow and spectacle but without the violence that many had feared would mar the funeral of the former presidential candidate.


Resignation Highlights Problems In Macedonia

After a weekend filled with rumors that he might step down, Macedonian Prime Minister Hari Kostov announced his resignation on 15 November.


Through the back alleys and storm drains of Kakaako, state Department of Health workers were on a search-and-destroy mission yesterday for mosquito larvae that could potentially carry the West Nile Virus.


VSLive Wrap: Microsoft shines a spotlight on PC clients

InfoWorld - SAN FRANCISCO -- Microsoft at the VSLive Conference here this week is touting PC clients and its upcoming Visual Studio 2005 Team System development platform.


Lawyers predict Quattrone could get tough penalty in his sentencing today

Former high-flying investment banker Frank P. Quattrone is about to find out just how unlucky he is.


Oltre 1 miliardo il valore della produzione


The House passed legislation to overhaul the nation's intelligence agencies yesterday. It includes several immigration reforms deemed controversial by House and Senate Democrats, and that could


Aussie solar thermal specialist negotiating with utilities for big solar plants


Shrugging Off Mutiny, Sharon Rejects Gaza Referendum

Israeli leader Ariel Sharon rejected  calls from within his mutinous cabinet on Wednesday for a  referendum on leaving Gaza after winning parliament's support  to uproot settlements from land claimed by Palestinians.


S.Korean president returns home after Laos, European nations tour

President Roh Moo-hyun returned Thursday from an 11-day tour of Laos and three European nations on nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula and enhancing trade and investment.


Steady Garcia stays calm before the storm

So, with two days of intermittent rain, persistent cold, swirling gray clouds, and frosty winds, there was but one wonderment to contemplate after yesterday's second round of the 136th British Open.


Many in Ethiopia See Premier's Talk of War As Ploy to Tighten Grip

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- War or no war with Somalia, Mulunesh Abebayhu wants out. Out of her teaching job, where Ethiopian security forces constantly harass her because of her political views. Out of this city, where hundreds of protesters were killed by police bullets after disputed elections last...


Loews Corp. , the conglomerate run by the Tisch family, reported a nearly six-fold increase in fourth-quarter profit on Monday, helped by improved results at its insurance and drilling units.


A Nepalese climber announces an expedition to Everest to draw attention to risks posed by climate change.


ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA - Jamaica's Prime Minister urged his country to pray Thursday as the Category 5 hurricane Ivan headed toward the island nation after killing 20 people elsewhere in the Caribbean.


McAfee Inc.'s board of directors on Monday named former EMC Corp. executive Dave DeWalt as the security software company's chief executive officer and president.


Inquests are due to begin on Tuesday into the deaths of 11 elderly and psychiatric patients at a hospital.


Cyprus warns as EU puzzles over Turkey offer

NICOSIA/BRUSSELS  - Cyprus fired a warning shot across the bows of its European Union partners on Friday as ambassadors met to consider an apparent softening of Turkey's refusal to open its ports to trade with the Greek Cypriots.


GENEVA -- The World Health Organization yesterday urged governments to provide funds to drug makers developing vaccines against a feared influenza pandemic which could kill millions.


Weather Puts Damper on Memorial Day Plans

By Rose Ybarra, The Beaumont Enterprise, Texas  May 29--Memorial Day activities quickly turned soggy in Southeast Texas Monday as scattered showers put a damper on trips to the beach and family picnics.


An asteroid the size of a large storage shed came within 4,100 miles of Earth this spring, making it the closest near miss ever recorded, US astronomers said this week.


German officials look into Nokia state subsidies

German officials said Saturday they were looking into whether Nokia, which recently said it would close its factory in the western city of Bochum, had received more state subsidies than it was due.


Manchester scientists pinpoint a part of the brain they think plays a major role in understanding concepts.


Greenspan Not Too Worried by the Rise in Energy Prices

Alan Greenspan, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said on Friday that the long-term outlook for global oil supplies is reassuring even though anxiety about dwindling


Actor Daniel Craig finds 007 role tough, but cool

Life is tough, even for James Bond.  Just ask actor Daniel Craig, who for the first time dons the  British spy's tuxedo for fall film, "Casino Royale."


French FinMin says NYSE, Euronext must talk more on merger

Euronext's  $15 billion merger plan with NYSE Group  has been "sensibly modified" but discussions between the two exchanges must continue, French Finance Minister Thierry Breton said on Monday.


Legendary Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough said last week that losing Forest's 42-game unbeaten record to Arsenal stuck in the craw "because nobody likes them", but surely that is not true.


Milano, 15:30 - CALCIO, MILAN: UFFICIALIZZATA LA LISTA PER LA CHAMPIONS

Il Milan ha comunicato l'elenco dei giocatori iscritti alla prossima Champions League.


Paolo Galassi nominato nuovo presidente dell'organizzazione


Salvation Army will be ringing bells Friday

A 113-year-old tradition will make its way to the streets Friday once again. From 11 am to 1 pm the Salvation Army will hold the official kickoff of the Red Kettle campaign outside Wal-Mart.


Don't expect easy life in retirement, Mandela tells Blair

Tony Blair was warned not to expect the quiet life in retirement as he was welcomed into the club for former world leaders on Thursday by South Africa's revered ex-president Nelson Mandela.


Dynamic Softwareâs BidMaximizer Now Manages Google, Yahoo & MSN adCenter Search Marketing Campaigns

Dynamic Software has added support for MSN adCenter as part of their overall bid management system, BidMaximizer 4.0. According to Al Costanzo of Dynamic Software, BidMaximizer 4.0 will be “the only commercial bid management tool that will support all three PPC engines, including Google Adwords, Yahoo Panama and MSN adCenter.” Costanzo says that developing BidMaximizer 4.0 for [...]


The Muslim Council of Britain sends representatives to Iraq to try to secure the release of British hostage Ken Bigley.


Tokio, Tom Cruise primo straniero a lasciare impronta sulla 'walk ...

Il Giappone festeggia il 'samurai' americano. Tom Cruise ha lasciato ieri a Tokio l'impronta della sua mano. E' il primo attore straniero a farlo: il calco Ã¨ destinato ad essere collocato in un angolo di


Caccia a banda che ha assaltato blindato in Costa Smeralda


Changes in Homeland Sec. Oversight Sought

Congressional oversight of the Homeland Security Department is "dysfunctional" and must be fundamentally changed to ensure Americans are protected, according to a report issued Friday by former House Speaker Tom Foley and retired Sen. Warren Rudman.


Federal prosecutors launched a broad legal assault on two of Chinatown's most prominent organized crime groups Friday, aiming to disrupt a new wave of mobsters who thrive in a global economy by smuggling ...


Cardinals Win Playoff Series From Dodgers; Braves Force Game 5

A home run by Albert Pujols and another strong pitching performance on the road by Jeff Suppan moved the St. Louis Cardinals into the National League Championship Series.


Update 1: Proposed Bailout of Trump Casinos Shelved

Donald J. Trump may have a new project for his apprentices - helping him try to figure out how to take his troubled casino company private after a proposed bailout fell through.


NEW YORK - Continued job worries resulted in an unexpected decline in consumer confidence in September, the second consecutive monthly dip, a New York-based private research group said Tuesday.


King's Widow Turns Focus on Voting Rights

The widow of Martin Luther King Jr. said the right to vote should be open to everyone in a democracy, including those who have been convicted of crimes.


Kremlin preaches Putin's greatness at youth camp

At a lakeside camp five  hours drive north of Moscow, 10,000 young Russians are learning  why President Vladimir Putin is such a brilliant leader and why  his opponents are so evil.


Forget Second Life. The real virtual world gold rush centers on the grammar-school set.


A respected Russian human rights group says 38 people have been killed in racist violence this year.


Deragliano due vagoni in manovra. Disagi per i viaggiatori

Roma, 26 ottobre - Notevoli disagi alla stazione Termini di Roma in seguito al deragliamento di due vagoni. Il treno era in fase di trasferimento al binario 9 della stazione Termini, a Roma, Ã¨ deragliato


ST. LOUIS - Mike Matheny, Edgar Renteria and the St...


COVINGTON, Ky.  -- When northern Kentucky resident Bill Glenn wanted to know about parking options in Covington, he logged on to the city's Web site and sent an e-mail...


Mondiale riaperto, Alonso brucia il motore e si ritira


A Turkish mobile firm says it may scrap an Iranian deal after parliament threatens to slash its stake from 70% to 49%.


Second World War increasingly "forgotten", says poll (Deutsche...

The Second World War which began 65 years ago on September 1, 1939, is increasingly sliding into oblivion in Austrians' minds, said an opinion poll on Friday.


News Corp. sees digital at 10 pct of sales in 5 yrs

News Corp. Chief Executive Rupert  Murdoch said on Thursday over 10 percent of the media company's  sales will likely come from its digital businesses, from the  Internet to cell phones, in five years.


Jack Kevorkian, the man  who helped the terminally ill to die in the US, says he did "the right thing".


Donations to political parties in the final quarter of 2007 increased by nearly Â£5m compared with the previous three months, the Electoral Commission revealed today


Storm Trojan fingered in tempest Prominent anti-spam services came under a sustained denial of service attack late last week. The assault targeted Spamhaus, Spam URI Realtime Blocklists (SURBL), and Realtime URI Blacklist (URIBL).â¦


Science & environment: Discovery will help doctors better understand the spread of the disease and could lead to improved drugs to prevent secondary tumours


Annika Sorenstam and American Cristie Kerr went head to head in the final round of the ADT Tour Championship yesterday, and it took the first hole of a sudden


The Palestinian leadership is to send a delegation to Paris in an attempt to establish the cause of Yasser Arafat's death last week amid a growing belief among Palestinians that he was poisoned by Israel.


Ivan Spurs Jamaica Evacuations; Florida Declared Emergency Area

Hurricane Ivan, with winds of 155 miles per hour, forced evacuations in Jamaica as it moved on a track toward Cuba and Florida, where residents braced for the third powerful storm to hit the state in a month.


Wayne Rooney will not make his debut for Man Utd at Tottenham despite being declared fit to play.


ATHENS -- The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad -- the great disaster that wasn't -- come to an emotional end this afternoon and, really, the world owes Athens an apology.


Industry giants strike a deal to play music on cell phones. Also: Phone companies look to internet TV.... Microsoft partners with Flextronics to make high-spec customizable phones.... and more.


A large percentage of the signatures that Ralph Nader's campaign submitted to get on the Pennsylvania ballot appear to be invalid, his attorney told a court Friday in a concession that casts doubt on whether the independent will be a presidential choice in the battleground state.


Israel Resumes Building West Bank Barrier Segment

Israel resumed building one of the  most controversial parts of its West Bank barrier, deep in  occupied land, in a move Palestinians said Monday clouded new  President Mahmoud Abbas's efforts to revive peacemaking.


Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry (L) talks with his aides after a rally at the tarmac of Toledo Airport in Ohio, early 02 Nov 2004.


COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's peace broker Norway on Wednesday failed in its latest bid to break the deadlock in negotiations between the island nation's government and the Tamil Tiger rebels.


Server makers show first Barcelona systems

InfoWorld - Server makers are showing their first systems based on Advanced Micro Devices' upcoming quad-core Opteron chip, known as Barcelona.


Sole 24 Ore, 74 mila contenziosi chiusi in modo articolato


Paramilitary police in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, clash with radical Islamist students outside a controversial mosque in the city.


Most New Yorkers and visitors to Times Square know of The Naked Cowboy.


Study Finds Missed Messages On Capitol Hill

When citizens send e-mails to their congressmen through the Web sites of lobby groups, they expect those messages to zip electronically to the place they intended. Qorvis Communications LLC has bought Sparky's Garage. No, the fast-growing public relations firm isn't going into the auto repair...


By OMAR SINAN  SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq - Kurds bought sheep to slaughter in celebration and stockpiled generator fuel to keep televisions working for Sunday's verdict against Saddam Hussein's cousin, known as Chemical Ali, and others accused in a 1980s crackdown against them.


Napster Creator Unveils Online Music Technology

Shawn Fanning, once reviled by record labels as the creator of renegade song-swap service Napster, on Thursday launched a new service designed to turn the threat of still


November retail sales rise but growth slows

U.S. shoppers came out in droves in  November, but warm and wet weather, combined with steep holiday  discounts, prompted less-than-stellar sales at many chains,  retailers said on Thursday.


Bush Cabinet reshuffle hasn't run its course

WHITE HOUSE More than half of President Bush's Cabinet is on the way out -- but officials say his second-term makeover hasn't yet run its course.


Putin Signs Bill to Ratify Kyoto Protocol

President Vladimir Putin makes a speech as he hosts Russia's Olympic athletes at a Kremlin banquet in Moscow, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004.


WASHINGTON Oct. 1, 2004 - The Bush administration, struggling to show progress in attacking this country's soaring trade deficits, won a commitment Friday from China that it would move "firmly and steadily" to a flexible, market-based currency.


Yudhoyono sworn in as Indonesian president

TONY JONES: Former general and security minister SBY has been sworn in as Indonesia's sixth President at a ceremony at the parliamentary building in Jakarta.


Police Search for Motive in Club Shooting

Even at the tattoo parlor, 25-year-old Nathan Gale made people uneasy, staring and locking them into conversations about heavy metal music. But no one pegged the semi-pro football player who psyched himself up before games by piping thrash-rock legends Pantera into his headphones as the type to go on a shooting rampage.


US agency bans import of new Qualcomm based cell phones

Comeuppance from Broadcom The US International Trade Commission has barred the import of new cell phones that use chips made Qualcomm following a legal determination they infringe on a patent held by competitor Broadcom.â¦


Aaron Jackson grew up in Destin, Florida, a self-proclaimed child of privilege with golf and sunshine filling most of his days.


An Italian judge indicts four international banks over their involvement in the 2003 failure of dairy firm Parmalat.


'Prachi is more popular because of her bahurani image'

Sandya Mridul talks about losing out to Prachi Desai in Jhalak Dikla Jaa 2.


Tampa Tribune, Fla., Doug Stanley Column: Don't Want To Switch To Vista? XP Support Has Been Extended

By Doug Stanley, Tampa Tribune, Fla.  Feb. 5--If you're still weighing whether to upgrade that Windows XP computer to Windows Vista, there's no hurry.   Windows XP will continue to be a viable operating system for years to come.


A woman whose daughter killed herself after she was raped urges other sex attack victims to seek help.


Berlusconi Asks Italians to Pop Fewer Pills

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will  write to 16 million households across Italy asking them to cut  down on medicines they do not need, for the sake of their own  health and the government's coffers.


Mickelson holds off Woods to triumph by two shots

NORTON, Massachusetts  - Phil Mickelson survived a double-bogey at the 12th hole and a late challenge by world number one Tiger Woods to win the Deutsche Bank Championship by two shots on Monday.


Shell outlines planned $45bn of investments

ANGLO-Dutch oil group Royal Dutch Shell yesterday said it would invest $45bn over three years to boost reserves and production as it battles to shake off the scandal of its reserves over-booking.


Merkel's party fails to shine as neo-Nazis march in eastern Germany

Voters dealt German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives a bitter blow in Berlin in regional elections which saw the neo-Nazis make a stunning breakthrough in her home state.


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Federal Appeals Court to Rule on County's Ban of 'Adult' Store Site

By David Clouston, The Salina Journal, Kan.  Sep. 2--ABILENE -- A federal court of appeals in Denver will hear oral  arguments later this month on an appeal by the operators of the Lion's Den  Adult Superstore challenging an ordinance that bans the business from its  current location.


Iraqi Cleric Sadr Renounces Control Of Shrine Stronghold

Rebel cleric Moqtada Sadr on Friday renounced control of his shrine stronghold to Iraq's top Shiite cleric following a deal with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani to end three weeks of fighting in Najaf.


Blasts hit Baghdad as deaths hit new high

Nine people were killed in bomb blasts in central Baghdad and mortars rained down on a Sunni neighborhood on Thursday as new figures showed that Iraqi civilians deaths edged up to another record in January.


Protesters Make Headlines on Eve of GOP Convention

After a weekend full of protests and demonstrations, Republicans prepared to seize the spotlight Monday for their party's first convention in the Big Apple.


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Traylor Howard is joining the cast of "Monk." She will play a former bartender and single mother who becomes Monk's assistant, the USA Network said this week. Tony Shalhoub stars as Adrian Monk, an obsessive-compulsive private eye.


The eastern Pacific gray whale may not have recovered to its pre-hunting level, as has been believed.


Brown wins best new artist at BET Awards

R&amp;B crooner Chris Brown won best new artist at the sixth annual BET Awards on Tuesday night. The Black Entertainment Network "made me who I am today," Brown told the Shrine Auditorium audience.


Aftershocks Strike Fear After Japan Quake Kills 16

OJIYA, Japan  - Aftershocks shook northern Japan  on Sunday, a day after a powerful earthquake killed at least 16  people and injured about 1,000 as houses collapsed and  landslides devastated a village, stranding hundreds of people.


One might expect cancer researchers to promote the free and open exchange of information. They donât.


Beijing: The long hunt for forest brigand Muniswamy Veerappan has left many a Chinese puzzled. "Why did India take such a long time to capture Veerappan," is a question many had been asking after the Chinese


EADS sees double-digit operating margins in 2015

The European aerospace giant EADS hopes to achieve a double-digit operating margin by around 2015, a company spokesman said Thursday.


China's new train from Beijing to Tibet arrived in the ancient capital of Lhasa Monday, ending its maiden journey after climbing to elevations so high that ballpoint pens and packaged foods burst.


Afghan president on course for historic election victory

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is on course for a clear victory in the country's historic election, with more than half the votes counted.


Caldecott and Newbery Medal-Winners Named

Brian Selznickâs âThe Invention of Hugo Cabretâ won the Caldecott and Laura Amy Schlitz received the Newbery.


Illinois Outfit Buys Hazel Dell Town Center in Vancouver, Washington

Pine Tree Institutional Realty of Northbrook, Ill., purchased Hazel Dell Town Center, a 400,000-square-foot office and retail development in Vancouver, Wash., for $60 million.


Online retail giant Amazon says the 2007 holiday season was its strongest since it began trading in 1994.


Livorno, 00:05 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: 3-1 NEL TEST CON IL CECINA

In un test giocato contro la formazione di serie D del Cecina, il Livorno si è imposto 3-1. L...


A NASA observatory discovers dozens of 'baby' galaxies in our midst. Scientists say the newborns could tell us a lot about our own aging Milky Way. By Amit Asaravala.


Eden Energy Announces Participation in Second Chinchaga Well

Eden Energy Corp. (OTCBB:EDNE) is pleased to announce its  participation in a second well in the Chinchaga area of northwest  Alberta. Eden will participate for a 10% working interest in the  2-8-95-8W6M well being operated by Kereco Energy Ltd.


Spanish bank acquiring Laredo National Bank

The second largest bank in Spain is buying Laredo National Bancshares Inc. for $850 million, according to published reports. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA will acquire the parent company of Laredo National Bank for $850 million.


Central Figure in Iraq Abuse Goes on Trial

Prosecutors portrayed the man accused as the ringleader at Abu Ghraib as a thug. His lawyers said he was following orders.


A Thai court ruling clears the way for a party allied to ousted PM Thaksin Shinawatra to form a government.


A new report shows that controversial interrogation techniques were drawn from enemy tactics during the Cold War


The first thing one notices about Yasser Arafat is not his chequered headscarf, folded in the shape of the map of Palestine; not his surprisingly short stature; not even his trembling lips or pale hands.


BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Some drug store customers in Binghamton, N.Y., are doing a double-take this week when they receive a bonus coupon after making a purchase...


Boys Will Be Boys, Girls Will Be Hounded by The Media

Some celebrities and their handlers are now claiming that the news media have a double standard.


Russian head of government ready to discuss economic cooperation with new Ukrainian premier

Chairman of the Russian Government Mikhail Fradkov has said that after a new prime minister is appointed in Ukraine, he is ready to discuss plans for economic cooperation between Ukraine and Russia with a newly ...


Mets Are Hoping Postseason Brings Out Beltrán’s Best Again

With the Houston Astros in 2004, Carlos BeltrÃ¡n batted .435 in the playoffs and tied a postseason record with eight home runs.


FSF: Microsoft is Bound by GPLv3 Terms If It Distributes GPLv3 Code

Last month, Microsoft's legal department proclaimed it doesn't consider itself bound to the terms of version 3 of the General Public License, with respect to certificates it distributed for software, services, and support from Novell. Today, the Free Software Foundation responded by saying if Microsoft distributes software covered by GPLv3, then it's bound by the terms of that license.


FALLUJA, NOVEMBER 6: US forces poised to assault Falluja bombarded the rebel stronghold on Saturday, while, insurgents detonated four car bombs and attacked police stations in the Iraqi city of Samarra, killing at least 37 people and wounding 62, police


LIFETIME exposure to lead from paint in older houses, water pipes and other sources appears to increase men's risk of cataract development, researchers said yesterday.


TOAC Spin Labels in the Backbone of Alamethicin: EPR Studies in Lipid Membranes

By Marsh, Derek; Jost, Micha; Peggion, Cristina; Toniolo, Claudio  ABSTRACT  Alamethicin is a 19-amino-acid residue hydrophobic peptide that produces voltage-dependent ion channels in membranes.


Easily paid for, but it is worth the money?


The stars were on their best behaviour with little skin shown as Miami hosted the MTV Video Music Awards for the first time. MIAMI -- Holding its festivities for the first time in the city of skin, last night's


Desktop PC Sales Slow Ahead of Expected Intel Price Cut

Global PC sales have slowed as the market waits for Intel to announce new price reductions, market researchers said.


Elections test Spain's new gender-parity law

Sunday's elections are expected to bring 7,000 women into local and regional offices, where they currently hold less than a third of the seats.


Video Appeal for Release of Italian Hostages

Piecing together old video footage, an Italian aid group released emotive images to Arab television on Sunday of its two female Italian charity workers and two Iraqi colleagues kidnapped in Baghdad.


Ban Yo-Yo Water Ball Toy, U.S. Group Says

Water-filled yo-yo balls should be  banned in the United States, a public interest group said on  Tuesday as it issued its annual survey of hazardous toys before  the holiday season.


Portable content not connecting with consumers

SAN FRANCISCO (Billboard) - Despite all the dramatic   advancements that the mobile entertainment industry has made,   there is a still one important ingredient it has not obtained:   customers.


BEIJING, Oct. 24 -- China sent a satellite rocketing toward lunar orbit Wednesday evening, the latest step in an ambitious national program to shoot more astronauts into space, build a space station and eventually land Chinese astronauts on the moon.


Fish and Wildlife Service delays panther protection plan

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has delayed the adoption of a plan designed to protect Florida panthers from encroaching development.


Paul McCartney underwent coronary angioplasty last year.


Commerzbank prepares for acquisition hunt

Achim Kassow, who took over responsibility for the business a month ago, is expected to touch on the broad strategy for the unit tomorrow when he announces plans to target wealthy individuals.


Crosby headlines this show but not without a lot of help

Colorado didn't know if it had any kicks coming Wednesday, but the representative from the mighty Big 12 Conference spent most of four quarters scrambling from behind.


Population parley told Bush policies hurt women

LONDON -- Organizations concerned with reproductive health and sex education sharply criticized the Bush administration yesterday, saying that its policies are contributing to the worldwide AIDS pandemic and the deaths of women during childbirth and from unsafe abortions.


Movie Review | 'The Cats of Mirikitani': Painting Through the Pain

The title may suggest a wildlife documentary, but âThe Cats of Mirikitaniâ is entirely, vibrantly human.


Kerry Criticizes Cheney for Avoiding Vietnam War

Democrat John Kerry hit back at Dick Cheney on Thursday by raising the Republican's failure to serve in the Vietnam War and asking voters to weigh his two tours of duty against the vice president's five deferments.


Tamiflu works against avain flu H5N1 strain

Researchers at Queen Mary Hospital, London, have revealed that Roche's Tamiflu, an anti flu drug, works against the bird flu virus H5N1 strain (the most lethal one).


How did the worldâs biggest online encyclopedia turn into a leading source of daily journalism?


Researchers may have found yet another health benefit of red wine, it seems to protect against the development of lung cancer in men, according to findings published in the November issue of Thorax.


The Rev. Al Sharpton and his wife, Kathy Jordan Sharpton, have announced their separation after 23 years of marriage.


Polish border guards found the bodies of three Chechen girls who apparently died after their family entered the country illegally and wandered aimlessly for four days in the mountains, authorities said.


Cable and Wireless to cut 600 jobs, shut London headquarters

Cable and Wireless, the struggling British telecoms group, said it would cut 600 jobs across Europe, part company with a top executive and shut its London headquarters.


Patterns: In the Upper Great Plains, Lower Mortality Rates

Minnesotans and residents of the other Upper Great Plains states have some of the lowest mortality rates in the country.


Office Depot Inc.  on Tuesday warned of weaker-than-expected full-year profit because of the string of hurricanes in Florida and poor sales across North America and Europe, sending its stock down nearly 8 percent.


Afghan provincial women's affairs chief killed

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan  - Gunmen on a motorcycle   shot dead the head of a women's department in the southern   Afghan province of Kandahar on Monday, a security official and   a relative said.


Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc  said on Friday it will replace its embattled chief executive, Michael Cherkasky, following a year of disappointing results and is evaluating strategies to boost shareholder value.


Blagojevich still trying to get flu shots

CHICAGO -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday welcomed news from federal regulators that they have located doses of flu vaccine from Germany, and said he is still trying to get approval for additional doses Illinois has secured from Europe.


Ukraine's Yanukovich to Run Again in Repeat Vote

Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich  said defiantly on Saturday he would take on opposition leader  Viktor Yushchenko in a new election battle, a day after a court  stripped him of his title of president-elect.


Report: Chinese Gmail rebuffs Google offer to buy domain name

InfoWorld - Beijing ISM Internet Technology Development Co., the Chinese company behind the Gmail.cn e-mail service, declined to comment on a report that Google has renewed its attempts to acquire the Gmail.cn domain name.


Five people die in an  Islamist attack on a transitional government base in the south of Somalia's capital.


A teenager is arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Martin Dinnegan.


Sharon Says Gaza Evacuation Set for 2005

Israel's evacuation of the Gaza Strip will begin next summer and will take about 12 weeks, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Wednesday, reversing an earlier decision to speed up the pullout.


FOR GEORGE W. BUSH, as for any president seeking a second term, the party's convention presents a different, and in many ways more difficult, task than that facing his opponent.


Rickshaw riders help police get their man

A pair of rickshaw riders turned unlikely crime fighting duo earlier this week, helping police race through the streets of Hereford to apprehend a suspect on the other side of town


Leading Theologian to Visit Roanoke Area in March

By Pamela J. Podger pamela.podger@roanoke.com 981-3131  A leading New Testament scholar who bridges the worlds between historical and contemporary Christianity will give a series of lectures and sermons at Roanoke College and area churches in March.


Boeing downplays jet market upturn forecasts by Airbus

NEW YORK, September 24  - Boeing Company's (BA.NYS) Chief Executive Officer, Harry Stonecipher, said today that the European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, was exaggerating the pace of the recovery in the commercial jet market.


In Trying Time, Scaling Down Expectations of Job Growth

here was a time when adding just under 150,000 jobs a month, three years into an economic recovery, would have been considered a disaster.


American and Italian authorities arrested dozens of people Thursday
in a takedown of what they called a trans-Atlantic drug trafficking
operation run by the Mafia


Radio host Lee Hacksaw Hamilton had five minutes to evacuate his home in Rancho Bernardo, Calif., as wildfires raced down the hillside. His story, as told to TIME reporter, Jill Underwood.


A "new" album of Beatles music mixed by  their legendary producer George Martin and described as a new  "way of reliving the whole Beatles musical lifespan," will be  released in November.


Just weeks after Pope Benedict XVI denounced government-backed contraception in a visit to Brazil, the president unveiled a program Monday to provide cheap birth control pills at 10,000 drug stores across the country.


Phishers tapping botnets to automate attacks

Computer criminals are making phishing more potent by automating attacks. Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) analysts reckon fraudsters are using automated tools and botnets to ramp up attacks.


com. It started at Nomar Garciaparra's Achilles' heel, ended at Curt Schilling's torn ankle tendon, and included hair, lots of it.


Jackie Peterson, right, mother of Scott Peterson, is escorted by a police offiicial, who refused to give out her name, as they arrive at a Redwood City, Calif.


Two Miami students die of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning

Officials say two Florida International University students were found dead in a minivan in Broward County, apparent victims of carbon monoxide poisoning.


Using Herceptin in combination with chemotherapy before surgery could cut the number of mastectomies needed in women.


Advanced Micro Plans to Show New Chip Ahead of Intel

Advanced Micro Devices plans to demonstrate its version of a new approach to processor design, with a chip that is expected to offer faster computing and relatively less power consumption.


The US House of Representatives passes a bill allowing military tribunals for foreign terrorism suspects.


Svizzera, cinque vigili del fuoco morti nel crollo di un ...

GINEVRA - Forse sono sette i vigili del fuoco rimasti uccisi nel crollo di un parcheggio sotterraneo dove erano intervenuti per un incendio, in un quartiere residenziale della cittadina di Gretzenbach, nel cantone svizzero di Solothurn (Soletta).


Women Undeterred by False-Positive Mammograms

NEW YORK  - About one of every five women who participate in a routine breast cancer screening program for 20 years will have a false-positive result, researchers estimate.


Katie Couric Chooses Outfits for 'Today'

Katie Couric picks the outfits she wears each morning on NBC's "Today" show — and that means she wears a lot of suits and dresses.


Planned job cuts at US companies climbed during November, a report said on Tuesday, a further sign of sluggishness in the labor market.


Ukraine Parliament Moves to End Election Crisis

KIEV, Ukraine  - Ukraine's parliament Wednesday  approved a compromise package of laws and constitutional  changes to overhaul key institutions, paving the way for a  re-run this month of its flawed presidential election.


Most of Saddam's Illicit Money Smuggled -Volcker

Most of the money that Saddam Hussein illicitly obtained by cheating on UN sanctions on Iraq came from oil smuggling outside the UN oil-for-food program, the head of an independent inquiry said on Tuesday.


Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira wants to see out a decade at Highbury and lead the club to its new base at Ashburton Grove. Vieira, who joined Arsenal from AC Milan in August 1996, said he wants to lead the


The world's largest automaker launched negotiations with European employees after it unveiled the cost-cutting plans in October, triggering days of walkouts at GM's German plants.


Banning new coal power plants will slow warming: NASA scientist

A moratorium on coal-fired power plants is key to cutting carbon dioxide emissions that promote global warming, NASA's top climatologist said Monday.


Atlantis Astronauts Fix Shuttle Blanket, Furl Solar Array

HOUSTON -- Two spacewalkers performed a bit of heat shield surgery and wrestled an old solar wing into submission outside the International Space Station (ISS) Friday, as critical Russian computers were reactivated inside the orbital laboratory.


Intervento sul Corsera su modelli e responsabilita' sociale


NEW YORK - Uh-oh. This might fire up Donald Trump...


Egypt Holds Arafat's Funeral; Bush Discusses Mideast

Egypt is holding a military funeral today for Yasser Arafat as US President George W. Bush and UK Prime Minister Tony Blair discuss the status of the Middle East peace process after the Palestinian leader's death.


LONDON: It was a case of as you were at the top of the English Premier-ship with all top four clubs recording victories yesterday.


Business & money: Leahy claims challenge to China and India is undermined by 'failures' in system.


Here's how to diversify your fixed-income portfolio so you prosper no matter what happens to the economy.


Too much Internet advice is bad for your health: study

People who use the Internet to find information about their chronic disease often wind up in worse condition than if they had listened to their doctor, a British study has found.


National Guard Faces Call-Ups for 2008, '09

The Pentagon this week plans to alert at least seven National Guard units to be ready for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in 2008 and 2009 as the military's reserve forces are increasingly called upon to relieve the strain on active-duty troops, officials said yesterday.


The US Navy is examining "credible allegations" of wrongdoing by US marines in Falluja, Iraq, in 2004.


Cellist Rostropovich in hospital, not dying: aide

Cellist and conductor Mstislav  Rostropovich, 79, has been admitted to a Moscow hospital but  his condition is not life-threatening, his secretary said on  Wednesday.


How Scientists and Victims Watched Helplessly

The magnitude of the tsunami that killed tens of thousands and remade the coasts of the Asian subcontinent was slowly gauged across the world.


Beckham Omitted From England Squad by Capello

LONDON -- David Beckham will have to wait for his 100th international appearance.


Scottie Pippen is tired of retirement. He wants to return to the NBA for a chance to win his seventh championship ring.


ATLANTA -- T.J. Duckett set a team record by rushing for four touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons clinched just the third division title in franchise history, wrapping up the NFC South with a 35-10 rout of the Oakland Raiders yesterday.


Brazil murder rate similar to war zone, data shows

BRASILIA, Brazil  - More than 150 Brazilians were   murdered each day last year on average, putting Brazil on a par   with some war zones in terms of its homicide rate, the Justice   Ministry said on Monday.


All'etoile di Trieste spopola 'Roberto Bolle Friends 2007'


Thrashers' Heatley Signs With Russian Team

Dany Heatley signed with a Russian hockey team Thursday, less than a week after pleading guilty to charges in the 2003 death of Atlanta Thrashers teammate Dan Snyder and being sentenced to three years' probation.


The US warns Syria against interfering in Lebanon, as the country prepares to bury former PM Rafik Hariri.


Hokies Take it on the Chin Against Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech jumps out to a 21-0 lead 11 minutes into the first quarter and never look back as the Yellow Jackets blastÃÂ 11th-ranked Virginia Tech, 38-27, Saturday in Blacksburg.


Intel Reorganizes, Creates Two Divisions

Intel Corp. INTC.O said on Monday it  would reorganize -- creating two new divisions to focus on  opportunities for its technologies in digital healthcare and in  serving its distribution channel.


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Europe watchdog scraps plan to monitor Russia vote

Europe's main election watchdog  cancelled plans on Thursday to monitor Russia's presidential  election next month, citing unacceptable restrictions imposed  by Moscow.


Startling testimony by an FDA drug safety reviewer about five popular medications has the medical world buzzing about how tightly the agency should be regulating new medications.


ASHEVILLE, NC Sept. 17, 2004 - Heavy rain and wind from what was once Hurricane Ivan assaulted the southern Appalachian region Friday, unleashing deadly rain, washing away homes and knocking out power to tens of thousands.


New multiple sclerosis drug near patients

Biogen Idec Inc.'s Tysabri drug for multiple sclerosis may reach patients as soon as next week, and doctors said they plan to prescribe it first to patients who are no longer being helped by older medicines.


Poulter turns around frustrating year at Volvo

Ian Poulter won for the first time since last year's Nordic Open, when he parred the first extra hole at the Volvo Masters Andalucia to edge out local hero, Sergio Garcia.