Film fans by the hundreds waited under cold, dreary skies for glimpses of stars about to cross the red carpet for the 79th annual Oscars on Sunday, carefully watched by a phalanx of policemen.


`Police officers can be paid to close their eyes'

MOSCOWâWhen masked security forces stormed the Hatayev home this weekend, smashing through front windows and ordering crying children to lie on the floor, the Chechen family was frightened but not surprised.


Firenze, 16:20 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: POSSIBILE IL RITORNO DI MIRRI

Sembra ipotizzabile un ritorno del difensore Roberto Mirri alla Fiorentina. Osservatori della societ...


Intel commits $300 mln to teacher training program

Leading microchip maker Intel Corp   plans to spend $300 million over the next four years  on a Web training program to help teachers incorporate  technology into their lesson plans.


French manager Raymond Domenech has decided to do without Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires and Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka for a friendly against Poland at the Stade de France next Wednesday.


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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia The Montenegrin members of a Yugoslav government panel set up to improve relations with The Hague resigned Thursday to protest what they described as Serbia's failure to hand over suspected war criminals to the international war crimes


Nintendo Announces November Launch of Wii Video-Game Box

SAN JOSE, Calif. _ Hoping to pack enough video-game thrills at a bargain price to attract a broad audience, Nintendo revealed launch details Thursday for its Wii video game console, saying it will start selling in the United States Nov. 19 for $250.


Ex-bad boy author finds a legal pleasure - wine

NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters Life!) - U.S. writer Jay McInerney, the quintessential chronicler of 1980s excess in New York, says he has mellowed with age, now preferring Bordeaux and Burgundy wines to the illegal drugs of his youth.


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Computer Associates settles charges; ex-CEO indicted

NEW YORK, September 23  - The former Chairman and CEO of Computer Associates International (CA.NYS), Sanjay Kumar, has been charged with securities fraud in a multi-billion dollar accounting scandal.


CORRECTION: Airport-Expansion Plan Hits Turbulence

By Christopher Schwarzen, Seattle Times  CORRECTION: Clarification: Information in this article, originally published May 23, was corrected June 1.


Teenager Nadal sends Spain into Davis Cup final

Teenager Rafael Nadal sent Spain through to the Davis Cup final against the United States with a scintillating 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory over France's Arnaud Clement on Sunday.


Asia Share Prices Fall on Worries Over U.S.

Earnings from Countrywide Financial prompted concerns that the subprime loan problem is slowing growth in the U.S. economy.


The defence lawyer in the Jodi Jones murder trial tells jurors that they must look at the case "coldly".


U.N. Warns of Rapid Decay of Environment

The human population is living far beyond its means and inflicting damage to the environment that could pass points of no return, according to a major report from the U.N.


Some quotes from the Senate Banking Committee's hearing on the economy, with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Christopher Cox, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission:


Researcher IDC has raised its estimate for the number of PCs that will be sold in 2004, saying it now expects sales of 176.5 million units, the company said Monday.


By Sophia KazmiSTAFF  DUBLIN -- Plans for a new 935-unit residential development with a mix of housing types, parks and open space have been approved by the City Council for northeast Dublin.


Nuggets edge past the Heat 114-113 in OT

J.R. Smith made a career-best eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Kenyon Martin added 24, and the Denver Nuggets edged the Miami Heat 114-113 in overtime Tuesday night. Carmelo Anthony scored six of his 22 points in overtime for Denver, which has won three straight.


Auckland, 10:41 - TENNIS, ATP AUCKLAND: FERRERO IN SEMIFINALE

Ecco i risultati degli incontri dei quarti di finale del torneo Atp di Auckland:


Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed ancient gold treasure buried in a vast Thracian tomb, part of several discoveries made over the summer, the excavation's leader said Tuesday.


A high-speed train derailed in eastern Australia early Tuesday morning, injuring dozens of passengers, police have said. The train, with 157 passengers and seven crew on board, came


Europe's roads are long, dark and sleep-inducing. Mercedes-Benz wants to keep you awake and alive. In Gear Factor.


China's annual economic growth surged to an 11-Â½ year high of 11.9 percent in the second quarter, cementing expectations for tighter policy to keep the world's fastest-growing major economy from overheating.


Guitarist Ana Vidovic to play Wofford concert

The Wofford College Troubadour Series concert Wednesday will feature Croatian classical guitarist Ana Vidovic.


Manchester United Football Club ready for title tilt

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United Football Club are preparing themselves for a tilt at the Premiership title. The Reds are somewhat off the pace at the moment with eleven points separating them and the


AN EXCLUSIVE toy shop which was featured in blockbuster films Home Alone II and Big reopened its doors yesterday. The ceremony marked a big turnaround for FAO Schwarz.


Spain ban on skinny models shocks fashion world

The world's first ban on overly thin  models at a top-level fashion show in Madrid has caused outrage  among modeling agencies and raised the prospect of restrictions  at other catwalk pageants.


NCSSM students' research wins national competition

Lucie Guo's grandfather died of cancer in China before she was born because doctors failed to detect the disease early enough to save him.


Low cholesterol diet improves blood flow in fetus

NEW YORK  - Consuming a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet during pregnancy seems to have a beneficial effect on blood flow in the fetus, Norwegian researchers report.


Quinney holds nerve to stay ahead in Phoenix

PGA Tour rookie Jeff Quinney displayed veteran poise down the stretch to card a third-round 68 and secure a two-shot lead at the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday.


New York restaurant calorie labeling rule overturned

New York's fast food restaurants can ignore a city law aimed at making it easier for consumers to tell how many calories are packed into their burgers, fries or tacos, a judge ruled on Tuesday.


Baghdad residents anxious over U.S. withdrawal

The streets of Baghdad are filled with anxiety and war-weariness -- much of it hinging on whether U.S. troops should go. Some say the sooner they get out, the better. Others say the Americans are needed to prevent a sectarian bloodbath.


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Mexico Opposition Has Early Lead in State Voting

TLAXCALA, Mexico  - The former ruling party had an  early lead late Sunday in state gubernatorial elections across  Mexico as the party tried to build on a bid to retake the  presidency in 2006.


Social networking site Facebook has bought internet start-up Parakey.


U.S. Marine in Mysterious Case Declared Deserter

U.S. Marine Cpl. Wassef Ali Hassoun,  charged with desertion in a mysterious case in which he left  his unit in Iraq and turned up in Lebanon, has again gone  absent and appears to have returned to Lebanon, officials said  on Wednesday.


Bosnians Vote for Local Councils and Mayors

Bosnians voted Saturday in local elections in which the main Muslim, Serb and Croat nationalist parties are expected to confirm their dominance nine years after the end of the 1992-5 war.


Direct sales aren't working the same magic they once did for the PC maker. Can it now cash in at retail?


They score in only dribs and drabs, like a kitchen faucet dripping . . . ever . . . so . . . slowly . . . in the middle of the night, which won't make for much of a 2007-08 highlight reel when NESN gets around to editing "Spoked-B Fever!"


Stocks & Bonds: Shares Rally Again Amid Prospects of Lower Fed Rates

Wall Street rallied for a second day yesterday after easing wage pressures and stronger-than-expected activity in the service sector raised prospects that the Federal Reserve might have room to lower interest rates next year.


The Kremlin is hitting the Yukos Oil Corp. with huge new tax claims that will total $17 billion, the Moscow Times reported late Monday.


Former Fed chair Greenspan criticizes Bush in book

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan in a memoir to be released on Monday criticized President George W. Bush and congressional Republicans for abandoning fiscal discipline and for putting politics ahead of sound economics.


Ban Complex Drugs for Children, Official Says

An F.D.A. official told a panel of experts that they should consider a ban on multisymptom over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold medicines for children under 6.


Hong Kong's Democrats Hope Elections Will Demonstrate Yearning for ...

With Beijing attempting to influence the outcome from the sidelines, Hong Kong voters will go to the polls on Sunday for legislative elections.


Japan was waiting Sunday for China to respond to claims that a nuclear-powered Chinese submarine entered Japanese waters. Japan's Trade Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said Sunday


Burglars broke into the English country mansion of rocker Ozzy Osbourne and his wife, Sharon, early Monday and stole a "large amount of jewelry," police said.


For the first two months of the season, the Phoenix Suns and Seattle SuperSonics were the toast of the NBA. For one night, however, neither team was all that special.


Strahan verbally confronts ESPN reporter

Losing isn't the only thing contagious on the New York Giants these days. Blowups are just as popular, and Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan on Wednesday joined the ranks of Jeremy Shockey and Tiki Barber in mouthing off in what is quickly becoming a season of frustration for the team.


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


"We're excited to bring the iTunes Music Store to even more music fans across Europe, and with this expansion we now reach customers in almost 70 percent of the global music market," Apple's Vice President of Applications Eddy Cue said.


Federal regulators have rejected the second of two suitors for Independence Federal Savings Bank, leaving the money-losing District institution pursuing a strategy to survive as an independent thrift.


S.Korea's Roh Sees North Talks When Bush Team Set

Stalled six-party talks on North Korea's  nuclear program could resume as soon as President Bush finishes  putting together his new diplomatic team, South Korean  President Roh Moo-hyun said on Thursday.


Double Olympic figure skating champion Katarina Witt of Germany is to call time on her professional skating career with farewell performances in Germany and Russia during the Spring of 2008.


Birds Change Songs to Suit Urban Life, Study Finds

Urban birds sing higher, shorter songs than forest-dwelling birds of the same species, likely to compete with traffic and other background noise, a new study says.


Citigroup shares rise on divestiture speculation

Citigroup Inc.  shares on Friday rose as much as 4 percent, the stock's biggest gain in nearly eight months, amid speculation the No. 1 U.S. bank may divest some businesses.


PHILIP KNIGHT, the charismatic co-founder of sportswear giant Nike, has decided to step down as chief executive of the company. He will be replaced by William Perez, currently head of SC Johnson & Son, which


Weather may delay space shuttle launch from Florida

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - NASA prepared to launch the space shuttle Atlantis on Thursday on a long-delayed mission to deliver a $1.9 billion European laboratory to the International Space Station, but weather threatened another postponement.


Calling All Early Birds! ; TV-38 to Launch 9:30 P.M. Newscast

By JESSICA HESLAM  CBS news execs are hoping that early to bed and early to rise will make TV-38 healthy, wealthy and perhaps even wise.  After two failed attempts at nightly news broadcasts, the CBS- owned TV-38 plans to roll out Boston's first-ever 9:30 p.m. news on Monday.


Bush, Bernanke both back lift for economy

A consensus that the struggling U.S. economy needs rescue emerged on Thursday as the powerful Federal Reserve chairman backed the idea and President George W. Bush urged a quick and temporary fiscal package.


Suspected al Qaeda suicide bombing kills 9 in Yemen

Yemen said seven Spanish tourists and two Yemenis were killed in a suspected al Qaeda suicide car bomb attack on their convoy in the province of Marib on Monday.


Doctors to consider sending ailing Palestinian president to ...

Doctors attending to Yasser Arafat will decide in the next few hours whether to take the ailing Palestinian leader to a hospital. Our correspondent, Jane Hutcheon, says two teams of doctors from Egypt and


MADISON, Wis. Erin Lawless scored a career-high 29 points and Number 20 Purdue overcame a slow start tonight to beat Wisconsin 72-to-67 in the Big Ten opener for both teams.


Palestinian leader  Yasser Arafat is not brain dead - but in a reversible coma, says one of his aides.


Weak retail report fuels doubts about US economy

A weak report on retail sales, a key element of US economic activity, fueled nagging doubts about whether a so-called "soft patch" for the US economy is lingering.


Sport: Yorkshire club's relegation to Championship stands after panel dismisses appeal over Carlos Tevez affair.


New Questions Raised About Bush Military Record

President Bush fell short of meeting his  military obligations during the Vietnam War and was not  disciplined despite irregular attendance at required training  drills, The Boston Globe said on Wednesday.


Landis will not take part in Tour de France

Tour de France winner Floyd Landis will not take part in this year's race so he can concentrate on fighting doping charges on one front rather than two.


Bush Appeals for Unity Ahead of Inauguration

On the eve of his inauguration,  President Bush on Wednesday called for unity and pledged to  represent all Americans during his second term which he begins  with an aggressive domestic agenda amid deep partisan divide  over his Iraq policy.


Egyptian firm says it wins mobile phone licence in NKorea

An Egyptian firm says it has won the right to provide a mobile phone service in communist North Korea, a country which currently strictly restricts such services to the general public.


Olmert says West Bank pullback plan on hold

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on   Monday he had put his plan for an Israeli pullback from parts   of the occupied West Bank on hold amid fears of rocket attacks   by Arab militants on the Jewish state.


The TV Watch: In Election of Change, TV Gives Voice to Insiders

The best-known television pundits who hold politicians to account are entangled in old partisanship and past allegiances.


Anelka could be set for Turkish delight with Fenerbahce

Troubled France striker Nicolas Anelka could be set to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce.


Top New York critic gives lukewarm review to TV chef Ramsay

Celebrity television chef Gordon Ramsay, who opened his first US restaurant in New York in November, has received a tepid review from probably the city's most influential food critic.


After a 28-Year Hiatus, Miss (er, Ms.) Subways Is Back

Miss Subways has returned, in a revival of a contest that wilted in 1976, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York City subway system. But please Â it's Ms. Subways now.


A former state trooper was sentenced Thursday to 90 days in jail for shooting to death an unarmed, mentally disabled man he mistook for a fugitive.


Dems positioned to challenge GOP control

Aided by public revulsion over an Internet-age sex scandal, Democrats enter the final month of the campaign well-positioned to challenge for control of Congress, while Republicans increasingly express concern about holding onto power.


Microsoft COO: We're still figuring out Software Plus Services

Blog: Kevin Turner tells partners the company is still in the process of figuring out just what the company's services strategy is all about.


Sudan's president has detailed his objections to a U.N. plan to support African Union troops in Darfur, saying in a document obtained Monday he wants fewer U.N. forces in the country and no helicopters or reconnaissance aircraft.


The US women's gymnastics team, which wlll go after Olympic gold tonight, will be doing it without Courtney McCool , whom the coaching staff left off the roster after she had a rough night in Sunday's prelims.


Berlusconi: molto preoccupati per il petrolio

Il responsabile dellâEconomia: dobbiamo fermare i prezzi, incontri con aziende e sindacati. No a sconti fiscali sulla benzina. COURMAYEUR - Non solo tagli. La legge finanziaria che Domenico Siniscalco promette


China says toy recall scare shows protectionist agenda

Mattel has only itself to blame for a huge toy recall that has stoked global alarm about Chinese-made goods, state media said on Thursday, charging that a slew of foreign safety scares had exposed a protectionist agenda.


An Addict and a Widow With a Lot of Pain to Heal

âThings We Lost in the Fireâ bends over backward to prove that serious American movies can hold their own with the best films from overseas.


The European Central Bank set to raise rates despite sluggish ...

The ECB is likely to raise interest rates in a regular monthly policy meeting scheduled on Thursday. The key rate that is now at a historic low of 2% will probably be raised to combat inflationary pressures.


A 93-year-old man found dead near his home is believed to have stabbed himself, police said.


Nowitzki ended 10-of-15 from the floor and 9-of-11 from the foul line...Arenas also had 20 points in the loss...Dallas shot 52 percent from the floor (43- of-82) and was 12-of-19 from three-point range (63 percent).


Carla Bruni testimonial dell'iniziativa benefica


Police Nab Woman Who Sold Flu Shots, Fled

A woman who gave what she said were flu shots to more than two dozen people, then fled when asked for information about her credentials, was arrested Friday, police said.


Nike shoes talk to Apple's iPod in new system

Nike Inc. said on Tuesday that its  shoes will now be able to talk to Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod  music players about how far anathlete has run with a new  wireless system called Nike+iPod.


Actor Rob Lowe, who portrays a member of Congress on television, appeared before lawmakers Thursday and promoted tax credits for people who add a plug-in feature to hybrid cars and trucks.


Training in Politics Helps Cincinnati Coach

In his first full season at Cincinnati, Brian Kelly is as comfortable giving orders on the sideline as he is mingling with alumni donors or sitting in a recruitâs living room.


Castro to return to Cuban TV in interview Tuesday

Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who has not been seen in public for 10 months, will appear on Cuban television on Tuesday in his first interview since undergoing emergency surgery last year, a TV announcer said on Monday.


U.S. troops pounded the insurgent stronghold Fallujah with airstrikes and tank fire Sunday, and the Iraqi government appealed to residents of the city to expel "foreign terrorists" and "murderers" to prevent an all-out attack.


A UN committee is calling for women in Saudi Arabia to be given basic freedoms.


Business software maker completes fourth round of funding.


UKRAINIAN PARLIAMENT PAVES WAY FOR DEC. 26 RE-VOTE

The reform package, approved in a 402-21 vote with 19 abstentions, paves the way for a presidential re-vote on Dec. 26 between Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, who was declared the official winner, and his


National Briefing | West: California: Lawyer Sentenced in Steroid Case

A lawyer who admitted leaking the confidential grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds and other athletes to a reporter was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.


Lab charged for destroying Hamilton's sample

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Greek prosecutors have levied charges against the Athens laboratory that botched the blood test of American Olympic gold medal cyclist Tyler Hamilton.


Vampires sink teeth into movie audiences

The horror tale "30 Days of Night" had three days of box-office bite. The Sony fright flick, with Josh Hartnett leading Alaskans against ravenous vampires that turn up for the prolonged winter darkness, debuted as the weekend's No. 1 movie with $16 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.


Three weeks after a cease-fire ended Israel's monthlong war against Hezbollah guerrillas, Israel is increasingly concerned that government officials and army officers traveling abroad could face war crimes charges, a Foreign Ministry official said Monday.


The European PS3 will play fewer older games than the Japanese and American consoles, Sony says.


All the stars in the 'Universe' can't brighten dim CBS comedy

a new comedy on CBS â-ay be the "Paper Dolls" of 2004. "Paper Dolls" was a 1984 lust-for-power drama series that, despite a cast of well-known actors, lasted just three months on ABC.


La vittoria della coalizione di Al Sistani Ã¨ inferiore alle previsioniil 47,6 per cento obbliga a cercare alleanze per governare                                                  I risultati delle elezioni irachene vincono gli sciiti, secondi i curdi                                                                                Soltanto terzo il cartello del premier, sconfitto il presidenteBassissima l'affluenza nelle province a maggioranza sunnita


TORONTO (CP) - ITunes finally launched in Canada on Thursday, bringing with it over 700,000 songs, exclusive tracks, celebrity playlists and multiple CD burning rights.


No. 2 Sooners survive scare, top Oklahoma St.

Bob Stoops grinned. Because that's what you do when you're holding all the aces. His No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners survived a gripping 38-35 decision over Oklahoma State on Saturday


Con il 10% scattato a gennaio, quest'anno si arriva a +20%


World moves closer to having bird flu vaccine: WHO

The world has moved significantly closer to developing vaccines against a bird flu pandemic, but is still not able to make them in the amounts needed, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.


Bill Bradley, a former presidential hopeful and senator, planned to endorse Barack Obama for president on Sunday, Obama's aides said.


Broadband over powerline is ready to explode

You plug a cell phone-size adapter into any electrical outlet in your house and you've got 3M bit/sec. Internet service. Look out, AT&T and Time Warner, here comes the local power company.


Nielsen kicks off ratings for TV commercials

Nielsen Media Research launched on Thursday a U.S. ratings service that tracks how many people watch TV commercials, potentially creating a new standard for how the industry buys and sells advertising time.


The congressman abruptly quit on Friday after reports surfaced that heÂd sent sexually charged electronic messages to boys working as pages.


The search-engine giant, which was expected to go public as early as Wednesday, instead has slashed the deal's expected price range and cut the number of shares being sold by existing shareholder in half. The new parameters suggest a newly public Google ...


Ex-cybercrook and the FBI: Crime boards come crashing down

Also: iPhone lawsuit on hold. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


Schroeder's SPD Routed in Saarland, Far Right Gains

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's Social Democrats slumped to their worst result in 44 years in the western state of Saarland on Sunday as voters punished the party for its painful economic reforms.


Once relegated to science-fiction movies and automobile assembly lines, robots are expected to handle more complex tasks in health care and agriculture, among other areas.


Roma, 16:25 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: RECORD SERVONO SE SI RAGGIUNGE OBIETTIVO

Vincendo a Empoli, Roberto Mancini ha conquistato l'ottava vittoria consecutiva in campionato eguagl...


Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee traded jokes with Jay Leno and played bass guitar with the "Tonight Show" band on Wednesday, the eve of the Iowa caucuses he hopes to win.


Analysis: Israel's absence at London talks is blow to Blair

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon presented a united front in Jerusalem this week, insisting both parties had agreed there was no need


Investors find great investments by looking beyond the glare of top-rated stars.


Diffusione dei subprime limitata,molti metodi salvaguardia


Wall St seen firmer, focus shifts to jobs data

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a firmer opening on Wall Street on Thursday after a drop in the previous session as markets shift their focus to jobs data due on Friday for pointers to the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision on Sept 18.


Women in 20s, 30s Groped on Japan Trains

TOKYO - Nearly 64 percent of Japanese women in their 20s and 30s participating in a survey said they've been groped on trains, subways or at transit stations in Tokyo, according to a news report Tuesday.


A committee votes against Italian Rocco Buttiglione as the EU's next justice, freedom and security commissioner, officials say.


Russia sends more humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka

A Russian plane left here for Sri Lanka early Thursday morning, carrying humanitarian aid for victims of Sunday's devastating tsunamis, the Emergency Situations Ministry said.


Scientists unveil a revolutionary camera capable of peering into the farthest reaches of deep space.


Wesley Snipes surrendered to authorities Friday on tax fraud charges, two months after he was indicted, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the investigation.


W.R. Grace Charged Over Montana Asbestos

W.R. Grace & Co. and seven current  or former executives were charged on Monday with conspiring to  endanger residents in Libby, Montana, and concealing the health  risks from asbestos-contaminated vermiculite, the U.S. Justice  Department said.


Top Bush Officials Clash Over Iraq Election

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State  Richard Armitage clashed publicly with Defense Secretary Donald  Rumsfeld on Friday over whether Iraq's upcoming elections  should cover the whole country or be held only in areas where  security could be guaranteed.


Suspected Muslim guerrillas stormed a Philippine jail early Friday and blasted a hole through a wall, freeing three alleged bombers and dozens of other inmates, officials said.


News reporters frequently complain that their work isn't getting the attention it deserves, but CBS News chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan took the extra step.  She wrote to friends and family members asking for their help in getting her report on street fighting in Baghdad on the air.


Republican presidential candidates descending on Little Havana are finding they must work harder than ever to win Cuban-American support and need to go beyond anti-Castro sloganeering and swigging cafe con leche.


The set that watches itself HD TV manufacturers often claim their TVs provide a 1080p resolution, but how can you actually check it's delivering the best picture it can? Bang & Olufsen (B&O) has the answer: a robotic arm with a camera on the end.â¦


Ukrainian President Lashes Out At Opposition

Outgoing Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma lashed out at the opposition on the eve of the country's presidential election, saying that "if there is any threat to the elections it comes from them." Speaking at a ...


Le proiezioni dei produttori. Incassi maggiori per i farmacistiSirchia su Guariniello: la legge non riguarda le abitazioni private                                          "Fumo, vendite in calo del 5%" la Ue: complimento al ministro                                                                                di CATERINA PASOLINI


Today on the presidential campaign trail

Bush says 'prosperity and peace' at stake in November presidential election ... Conservatives looking for a reason to get behind McCain


In Iraq, a clear-cut bin Laden-Zarqawi alliance

Audiotape of Al Qaeda leader, released Tuesday, coincided with deadly insurgent attacks.


Iraqi Shi'ite pilgrims targeted again by bombers

KERBALA, Iraq  - More than a million Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims poured into Iraq's holy city of Kerbala on Wednesday, defying sectarian attacks that have killed about 200 people in two days of bloodshed.


After an assignment led newspaper journalist Tim Madigan to Mister Rogers, the friendship that ensued with the beloved children's TV icon greatly influenced Madigan's life.


User-Guided Search Refining in Google  Despite the fact that the Google API hasn't been updated in over two years, people keep doing Cool Things with it. The latest Cool Thing I've seen is the very nice MyGoogleSearch ( http://www.mygooglesearch.com ). The idea behind this hack is that you can take the ...


New Treatment for Aortic Aneurysm Triggers Debate

A cutting-edge way of repairing dangerously enlarged blood vessels in the belly is better than the traditional treatment, Dutch doctors said on Wednesday, but a U.S. doctor immediately called the finding premature and possibly wrong.


LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The International Olympic Committee said Monday it has received bids from London, Madrid, Moscow, New York and Paris to host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.


OTTAWA - The federal government passed legislation Friday that will authorize judges to order people convicted of child pornography to submit DNA samples.


The financial crisis that rocked Asia a decade ago is past, but in the countries most affected, a sense of loss persists.


Talk of possible major changes at Citigroup and Bank of America set off heavy trading in the shares of the two banking giants.


Greg Brunner scored 23 points and No. 17 Iowa held off a late rally to beat Northern Iowa 76-73 on Tuesday night.


Renault have lined up former world champion Jacques Villeneuve to replace Jarno Trulli after they parted company with the Italian driver on Tuesday.


A man who murdered his teenage fiancee must serve a minimum of 12 years in jail, a judge says,.


Guitar legend Les Paul can use only his left thumb and pinkie to perform at his weekly nightclub gigs in New York. The 89-year-old takes no medication for his painful arthritis and permanent injuries from a car accident 56 years ago, because it exacerbates his ulcers.


Rescuers have pulled at least four survivors from a building which collapsed in floods that hit the Philippines 10 days ago, officials say.


Water Depth, Temperature, Clarity Complicate Search for Missing Boater

By Liz Fabian, The Macon Telegraph, Ga.  Jun. 14--The search for a missing boater on Lake Sinclair is hampered by a number of factors including the depth, clarity and temperature of the water.


The US says something went tragically wrong in a shooting involving private guards that left 11 Iraqis dead.


Milano, 19:41 - CALCIO, MILAN: LUNEDI' SI OPERA NESTA, MARTEDI' SERGINHO

Il Milan ha ufficializzato le operazioni per Nesta e Serginho. In un comunicato stampa pubblicato su...


Scores Are Dead After Violence Spreads in Iraq

In a series of tightly sequenced attacks, at least 25 Iraqis were killed by suicide car bombings and a barrage of missile and mortar fire in several neighborhoods across Baghdad on Sunday.


NFL's Jamal Lewis Leaves Ravens' Victory

BALTIMORE (Sports Network) - Baltimore Ravens running back  Jamal Lewis left in the first quarter of a 30-10 victory over  Dallas on Sunday due to a left ankle injury.


New papers cast doubt on Vatican claims about when it learned of the atrocities at Auschwitz.


Etienne Kneuss' Blog: PHPT Generator used to discover documentation problems

Etienne Kneuss has an update on the PHPT Generator project posted to his blog, mentioning specifically how it was used to discover documentation problems in the generated phpt files.   The main use of those phpt files was to have an easy way to check examples used in the documentation. Along with a php script analyzing the results and Hannes' great testing environment, I was able to generate a summary of the examples failing.   The results show that over 50% of the documents passed the test, with the rest split between failing because of missing extensions (9%) and because of an error in the example (41%).


The owner of four power plants in the Washington region agreed to reduce air-polluting emissions substantially in the next six years and to pay a $500,000 fine, according to a settlement


Mike Volpi usurps YouTube rival Joost, the internet video start-up, has tapped Mike Volpi, the former Cisco crown prince, to head the company.â¦


NEW YORK  - The world's leading alumium producer, Alcoa, said Thursday quarterly net profit slipped as operations took a double-hit from a labour strike and Hurricane Ivan.


New York, 23:48 - TENNIS, US OPEN: DAVYDENKO IN SEMIFINALE

Il russo Nikolay Davydenko, testa di serie numero 4, si è qualificato per le semifinali dell'...


Google's new Desktop Search software may be too efficient

Google's new Desktop Search software is a muscle car among search engines, racing through personal data stored inside your computer to instantly find things you can't easily locate.


"It felt good playing again - but I'm too sore for England duty"


Messina, 17:28 - Calcio, Messina: GiampÃ  in campo dal primo minuto

Ci sarÃ  anche GiampÃ  nel Messina che domani affronterÃ  in trasferta il Cagliari. Lo ha deciso Mutti ...


Police ratcheted up a search for two missing prostitutes as fears grew that a "ripper"-style serial killer is at large in Ipswich where three sex workers have already died.


LOS ANGELES  - Spike TV is hoping for  an explosion in its ratings with the new reality series "Boom."


With Cameras on the Corner, Your Ticket Is in the Mail

Sensors and cameras are used in many cities to catch drivers who run red lights. But several studies show the presence of cameras may cause more accidents, not fewer.


FDA Says It Was Not Told of Possibility of Vaccine Shortage

British and American regulators continued their inspection of a contaminated vaccine factory in Liverpool as the health agencies for both countries sought on Saturday


CineMaya Media Unveils New Investor Relations Section Complete With Financials on Corporate Website

CineMaya Media Group (PINKSHEETS: CNMY) has updated its corporate website to include a comprehensive Investor Relations section for the benefit of its current shareholders and prospective investors.  This information may be accessed at www.cinemayamedia.com.


Problem with the Way Microsoft Opens JPEG Files Affects Dozens of ...

A remote attacker could take complete control over computers running many versions of Microsoft software by inserting malicious code in a JPEG image that executes through an unchecked buffer


A burglar who broke into a house in the Dutch town of Tiel on Wednesday night could not resist playing the piano he found there after ransacking the living room, police said on Thursday.


An old-timer is trying to play mind games with the 17-year-old who has gone from Bolton Lads' and Girls' Club to today's lightweight Olympic boxing final.


Business & money: Restructuring programme launched last year by chief executive wiped out benefits of record oil prices


Stone Temple Pilots reunite for Ohio festival

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Reunited rock band Stone Temple Pilots will play their first concert in more than seven years at the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio, on May 17, the band said Tuesday.


The chief UN war crimes prosecutor says EU talks on co-operation with Serbia resume, after recent arrests.


Struggling Mitsubishi Motors slips deeper into loss

Scandal-hit Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors said its interim net loss nearly doubled to a record 146.16 billion yen (1.38 billion dollars), downgrading its full-year earnings forecast.


Respect in a Box: Giving John Ford the Major American Artist Treatment

âFord at Foxâ is a gargantuan boxed set that assembles 24 of the 50-some films John Ford made for the studio that was his most consistent home.


Roma, 19:27 - CALCIO, SIENA; MANDORLINI: RISULTATO BUGIARDO

Andrea Mandorlini assolve il Siena dopo il 3-0 di Roma. ''Il risultato è bugiardo - ha detto ...


A photograph owned by Elton John which was seized by police at a gallery as part of a child pornography probe is not an indecent image, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Friday.


E' il quinto in meno di tre giorni e il secondo nella capitaleAnche cinque stranieri tra i morti. Forse usata un'autobomba                                            Kabul, kamikaze uccide 35 poliziotti I talebani: "Siamo noi i responsabili"


(InfoWorld) - A poker-playing robot may help find the answers to some of the most intractable challenges in the business world, such as optimizing e-commerce and auction applications. Programmers have historically tried to teach computers to play chess, setting up the iconic 1996 match between IBM's Deep Blue computer and human champion Gary Kasparov. But poker provides a better test of artificial intelligence (AI), says Tuomas Sandholm, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University: While chess players can see all the game pieces, poker players face many hidden details, like what cards the opponent has been dealt. Sandholm specializes in the correlation between strategic behavior and computational complexity, and runs his own company, CombineNet, which develops algorithms to optimize procurement for companies like H.J. Heinz. He put his latest technology to the test in July when he brought his poker-playing robot, called GS2, to compete in a Boston tournament sponsored by the American Association for Artificial Intelligence. What's the greatest strength of GS2's technology? About 26 million possibilities exist for poker hands in the second round of a Texas Hold 'Em game -- too many for a computer to analyze: GS2 uses an algorithm that reduces the number of possibilities, to consider just 2,465 strategically similar hands. GS2 has not beaten a top human player yet, but Sandholm continues to refine. "The research problem is how to come up automatically with better and better strategies," Sandholm says. "The computational and combinatorial complexity of solving the game makes this enormously challenging."ADVERTISEMENTMAKE SOA REAL WITH IBM WEBSPHERE PODCASTStreamline processes and maximize efficiency within a proven service oriented architecture. Take back control of your business processes with IBM WebSphere.


Corporations in Brazil Shed Stay-at-Home Tradition

Many of Brazil's biggest companies riding high at home are increasingly flexing their muscles on the international stage.


US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice orders increased oversight of private security firms in Iraq.


British GP: Good news for Silverstone, bad news for Goodwood

In his infinite wisdom, Bernie Ecclestone has rescheduled the 2005 British Grand Prix in order that it does not clash with the Men's Final at Wimbledon.


Aberdeen councillor Raymond Hutcheon quits his post the day after his house is searched by police.


Star Trek actor James Doohan receives a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame as he bows out of public life.


Today, Germans remember the fall of the Berlin Wall -- an ecstatic night of pure joy when the communist East German government allowed its citizens unhindered access to the bright lights, well-stocked ...


Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday denounced oil giant Halliburton's planned relocation to Dubai.


Dance Review: Of a Birthday and a Baby, on the Very Edge of Mime

Wednesdayâs performance of âWhat if Saori Had a Party?,â about dreams versus reality, is surprisingly intricate but more artful than engrossing.


Big Brother contestant Lesley Brain has decided to quit the show because she is bored.


American al Qaeda militant urges attacks on Bush

An American al Qaeda militant urged Islamist militants to welcome President George W. Bush with bombs when he visits the Middle East this week and tore up his U.S. passport on camera.


County Faces Steep Bill for Jackson Trial

Santa Barbara County is facing bills for security and related costs for Michael Jackson's trial that could soar to as much as $40,000 a day.


Pakistan rejects EU concerns on media freedom

Pakistan has shrugged off concerns expressed by the European Union about President Pervez Musharraf's curbs on the media amid a tense political crisis.


Charityâs Share From Shopping Raises Concern

Experts on nonprofits are starting to question the practice of building donations into the purchase of retail products.


MARTINSBURG, W.Va., July 4 -- President Bush gave an Independence Day pep talk to West Virginia National Guard members and their families Wednesday, telling them victory in Iraq "will require more patience, more courage and more sacrifice."


By MATTHEW DALY  WASHINGTON - An Oregon senator is threatening to filibuster a must-pass spending bill if Congress does not extend payments to rural counties hurt by cutbacks in federal logging.


No. 19 Louisville Squeaks Past Cincinnati

Larry O'Bannon got open under the basket for an uncontested reverse layup with 11 seconds to play, completing No. 19 Louisville's furious comeback for a 69-66 victory over No. 18 Cincinnati on Saturday.


Romney hones economic message in White House race

A slide on Wall Street gave  Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney a chance to play  his strongest card on Tuesday and burnish his CEO image in a  state that could make or break his bid for the White House.


New figures reveal a slowdown in the UK economy in the third quarter, attributed to declining industrial production.


Piacenza, 16:12 - CALCIO, PIACENZA: DAL LANCIANO ARRIVA PORTIERE MAURANTONIO

Il Piacenza ha ingaggiato il portiere Roberto Maurantonio, 26 anni. Il giocatore ha firmato un contr...


New Zealand confirms supplying Agent Orange in Vietnam War

New Zealand supplied Agent Orange chemicals to the United States military during the Vietnam war, a government minister has revealed.


ABU DHABI: For the second day running, a German company walked away with the lion's share of contracts announced by the UAE at a major arms show in Abu Dhabi.


Republican Romney warns of "distressed" markets

Republican presidential  contender Mitt Romney said on Tuesday U.S. markets were  distressed and raised the possibility of a solvency crisis at  U.S. banks.


The action offers further evidence that lending standards stayed loose even as default rates on home loans made in 2005 and 2006 were raising alarms among investors this year.


The Dallas Cowboys have played two exhibition games and the first-team offense has yet to make it into the end zone.


Forensics experts unearthing the skeletons of Saddam Hussein's alleged victims have found an unexpected wealth of identification cards in mass graves, investigators said Monday.


Iranâs missiles now have a range of 1,250 miles, a substantial extension of their previously declared range, the nationâs former president said today.


Settling Toxic Lawsuit to Cost HSBC Bank Nearly $1 Million ; Parent Pledges $100 Million for Environmentalism

By Jonathan D. Epstein  HSBC Bank USA agreed Wednesday to pay nearly $1 million in fines and reimbursement to settle a state lawsuit over a toxic chemical cleanup in Orange County in a case brought under the federal Superfund Act.


Findings: Nematodes With a Craving for Nicotine

The roundworm even gets withdrawal symptoms when it goes cold turkey.


Regulators in the US have approved a new drug to treat insomnia. The US Food and Drug Administration approved the New Drug Application for Lunesta, a new non-narcotic sleeping medication for the treatment of chronic insomnia.


Canada almost forces overtime on the final sequence of the match, but an offside violation allows the U.S. team to escape with a controversial 2-1 victory and a berth in the Gold Cup final.


No. 22 Georgia 26, No. 16 Alabama 23 O.T.: Old Hand at Georgia Spoils New Era at Alabama

The Bulldogs improved to 3-1 over all and 1-1 in the SEC by handing Alabama its first loss under coach Nick Saban.


Xstrata offers $2.8 billion for Australia's Jubilee

Anglo-Swiss miner Xstrata Plc  on  Monday offered A$3.1 billion ($2.8 billion) for Australian  nickel miner Jubilee Mines NL , seeking to consolidate  its position as a global nickel producer.


Fallujah rebels kidnap 20 Iraqi soldiers - Video

Al-Jazeera satellite channel aired on Wednesday a videotape showing an unidentified rebel group claiming to have kidnapped 20 Iraqi soldiers in Fallujah, where US and Iraqi troops have launched a major assault over recent days.


Novelties: Who Says You Canât Take Your iPod to the Staff Meeting?

New lightweight microphone systems allow high-fidelity recordings to be captured and stored on an iPod and can easily be transferred to a computer


Hollywood bets on Mel's future  as "Apocalypto" opens

"Apocalypto," Mel Gibson's first film since his anti-Semitic tirade last summer, opened on Friday as Hollywood wondered whether his career, like the Mayan civilization the movie depicts, is doomed to collapse or poised for resurrection.


Bank of America Curbs Investment Banking

The banking giant said it was scaling back its investment banking operations and shedding an additional 650 jobs.


No topic too smalls for country's most feared TV journalist

LONDON - The countryÃÂÃÂs most feared television journalist, famed for skewering politicians, has launched a new campaign over an alleged lack of ÃÂÃÂsupportÃÂÃÂ offered by todayÃÂÃÂs menÃÂÃÂs underpants.


Talks to disarm Iraqi insurgents collapsed, after a tentative peace pact was abruptly canceled by Prime Minister Ayad Allawi.


European spam networks have pumped out more unsolicited e-mail than those in the U.S. for the third month in a row, according to security vendor Symantec.


Basque issue brings Spanish PM weekends of protest

Spain's prime minister must hate  Saturdays. That's the day of the week hundreds of thousands of  people march through the streets of Madrid chanting for him to  resign for allegedly making concessions to Basque rebels ETA.


IL COMMENTO                                          Il Paese possibile di Veltroni                                                                                di CURZIO MALTESE


Bush Attacks Kerry; Edwards Says Bush 'In Denial'

President Bush, going on the attack after a slip in the polls, said on Wednesday Democratic rival John Kerry's "mind-set of September 10th" would paralyze the United States and weaken its ability to respond to threats.


100 injured as train overturned in eastern Australia

More than 100 people were injuredwhen a high-speed passenger train overturned in southern Queensland early Tuesday. The train was traveling from Brisbane, capital of Queensland


Swiss voters narrowly approve a plan to give 630m euros to the 10 new members of the European Union.


Antwerp will dim the bright new lights along the Belgian port city's waterfront after prostitutes complained they were putting off potential clients.


Red Sox tie series at three games apiece

(New York-AP) Oct. 20, 2004 - For the second straight year, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox will go to a seventh game, a winner-take-all battle for the American League pennant.


Woman, 2 Children Found Dead in N.H. Home

A woman and her two young children were found slain at the home of her brother, who had run onto a highway hours earlier and was struck by a dump truck, according to authorities and news reports.


Federer and Roddick ease into Thailand semi-finals

Top seeds Roger Federer and Andy Roddick reached the Thailand Open semi-finals with straight-sets wins on Friday. Federer overcame Swedish number eight seed Robin Soderling


Big Ben Outguns Eli As Steelers Win 33-30

Eli Manning's best game as a pro wasn't enough to stop Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Roethlisberger threw for a career-best 316 yards and hit four straight passes to set up Jerome Bettis' game-winning 1-yard touchdown run with 4:57 to go, leading the Steelers to a 33-30 win over the New York Giants on Saturday.


Torre Pacheco, 17:22 - CICLISMO, VUELTA: KLIER VINCE LA TREDICESIMA TAPPA

Il tedesco della T-Mobile Andreas Klier ha vinto la tredicesima tappa della Vuelta, 176,4 km da Hell...


Q&A: Marc Anthony lives and breathes salsa

MIAMI (Billboard) - When Marc Anthony was a young, up-and-coming singer with long, flowing hair, his friend DJ/producer "Little" Louie Vega took him to meet Hector Lavoe, the legendary salsa singer. As Anthony recalls the meeting, Lavoe took one look at him and said, in jest, "Ave Maria, what an ugly chick!"


Spaniard Wins World Monopoly Championship

TOKYO - A Spanish lab technician needed only two hours to amass a small real estate fortune and drive a Norwegian mutual fund manager's railroad empire into bankruptcy to capture the World Monopoly Championship on Saturday.    Antonio Zafra Fernandez, 36, of Madrid pumped his fist in the air after he bested Norwegian Bjorn Andenaes of Oslo in the beloved board game to take home the $15,140 prize - equal to the amount of play money in a Monopoly set...


Stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood can help reduce stroke damage, claims a study by scientists at the Medical College of Georgia and the University of South Florida.


Parts of the UK could face flooding as severe gales meet this year's highest tides, weather forecasters warn.


Conjoined twins surgically separated at their fused spinal cords were in fair condition Wednesday.


The men behind one of the most popular file-sharing sites in the world are charged copyright offences.


Mass. auto rates to stay fairly steady next year

The state insurance commissioner yesterday held auto insurance premiums fairly steady for next year while approving measures that could sharply increase the rates paid by inexperienced teenage drivers.


British Troops Join Anti-Rebel Raids Near Baghdad

British troops raided the country villas of some of Saddam Hussein's old guard on Thursday as they joined a US and Iraqi offensive against Sunni Muslim insurgents south of Baghdad.


Consumers Still Confident on Drug Safety

Consumers remain confident in the safety of prescription drugs sold in this country at a time when some popular ones have been linked to health threats, an Associated Press poll found.


ORADEA, Romania Like it or not, Frenc Alafi could become a European Union passport holder sooner than he had expected. The 43-year-old tailor from this city situated just inside Romania's Hungarian border


Sunnis bow out of Iraq vote after Shiites are bombed

BAGHDAD - In separate events Monday that clouded prospects for next month's Iraqi elections, a car bomber killed 15 people in an attack against the main Shiite Muslim party and the most prominent Sunni Muslim party said it was dropping out of the race.


A suspected suicide attack near the Afghan capital kills two US soldiers and injures five others, police say.


Non si ferma l'ondata di maltempo che ha investito l'Italia. Dopo le perturbazioni che si sono abbattute oggi al Sud e sulle regioni adriatiche, domani il maltempo continuera' a colpire soprattutto Abruzzo, Molise e Puglia garganica.


Greek anti-war activists protest visit by Powell

Greek anti-war organizations and trade unions staged a big demonstration in downtown Athens Friday night to protest the planned visit to Greece by US Secretary of State


A complaint against Commons Speaker Michael Martin's use of air miles is being considered by MPs' standards watchdog


Martha Stewart Living renews founder's employment contract, but she won't be paid while in jail. NEW YORK  - Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.


GM's China JV recalls 7,000 Buicks for break problem

General Motors Corp's  joint venture in China is recalling 7,056 Buick cars in the country due to front brake problems, Xinhua news agency reported, citing China's top quality watchdog.


Richard Branson Plans Space Tourism Company

Summary - (Sep 27, 2004) Entrepreneur Richard Branson announced today that his company, Virgin Galactic, will be taking Scaled Composite's SpaceShipOne to the next logical step, and offer flights to the public.


Thousands demonstrate as Belgian political crisis hits pockets

Some 20,000 Belgians demonstrated in Brussels Saturday against the erosion of their spending power as the country's months-old political crisis begins to hit people's pockets.


Vintage AC/DC, Nirvana still big-sellers

Much of the rock 'n' roll and pop canon is well established.


Law enforcement chief has Orwellian inspiration

The top law enforcement official said on Friday he keeps in his office a portrait of George Orwell, whose book "1984" envisioned a futuristic technology security state overseen by a prying "Big Brother."


Oil prices fell yesterday after government data showed US inventories of crude grew last week, surprising many traders and analysts who had expected supplies to shrink due to lingering output problems caused by Hurricane Ivan.


Former AIG head buys up N.Y. Times shares: report

Maurice Greenberg, the former head of insurer American International Group Inc. , has been buying shares of New York Times Co.  to try to break the Sulzberger family's hold on the media company, the New York Post reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.


White House chided for editing testimony

The chairman of the Senate committee addressing climate change criticized the White House on Wednesday for editing testimony from a government expert about the health effects of global warming.


Ousted Hewlett Packard chief Patricia Dunn denies wrongdoing in an investigation into boardroom leaks.


DuPont Earnings Drop, Sees Growth in 2005

DuPont Co. DD.N, the No. 2 U.S.  chemical maker, said on Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit fell  from a year ago when it posted a large tax gain, but it  forecast earnings growth in 2005.


An Introduction to Embedded Linux Development, Part 1

Part 1 in a series on embedded development explains the purpose of the project and outlines hardware options


In New York, David Byrne sings of Imelda Marcos

Independent rock icon David Byrne took the stage at Carnegie Hall on Saturday to unveil for a U.S. audience a collection of songs about the life of former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos -- minus the shoes.


Iran sees 50 pct chance of nuclear compromise

Iran is ready to walk out of nuclear talks with the European Union and face the UN Security Council if the EU insists on demanding Tehran scrap uranium enrichment, a senior Iran security official says.


The stock was shunned a quarter ago, but solid second-quarter sales suggests there's plenty of value in this enterprise.


LBO Firms Have More Clout in 'Club' Deals

Private equity firms have demonstrated strength in numbers by teaming up to make significant acquisitions, and as some firms keep expanding, investors say the trend toward "club" deals will help them snag assets that once were out of their grasp.


The Detroit Tigers had everything lined up to take command of the American League Central race. They had a five-run lead against the lowly Kansas City Royals . . . and simply blew it.


iPod shuffle: âa perfect stocking stufferâ

âThe second-generation iPod shuffle is impressively small,â writes Mike Kobrin for PC Magazine, âand the built-in clip makes it ideal for working out, running, or just casual listening.â


Unidentified gunmen on a motorbike shoot dead a local journalist in north-west Pakistan, the authorities say.


Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. on Thursday launched a test version of its new MSN Search service, hoping to compete with Google and other major Web search services.


Sales of the multiple sclerosis drug are picking up, but probably can't grow into the stock's valuation.


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Officials in Pakistan say 278 people have died as a result of a week of torrential rains and snowstorms.


Federal funding remains at risk as schism between Va., federal officials grows over project's viability.


Google Inc.'s Blogger service has been generating a steady stream of complaints from users this year.


Tennis: ATP chief says players to blame for burnout

Men's tennis chief Mark Miles says players have only themselves to blame for the fitness problems that have led to a wave of withdrawals from recent tournaments.


Fake Drugs Among Purchases Linked to Canadian Firm

Testing has found fake versions of Lipitor and other widely used prescription drugs in orders purchased through Web sites linked to a Canadian pharmacy, the Food and Drug Administration said yesterday.


A new history textbook for Arab-Israeli students give a negative view of Israel's creation for the first time.


Saturday Interview: Drawing Up a Menu for America

Clarence Otis Jr., head of Darden Restaurants, discussed the industryâs move to offer spicier entrees and bring in celebrity chefs, as well as his companyâs outlook.


Raffi Torres scored twice, including the go-ahead goal on a circus shot with 8:05 to play, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak.


The EU is to set carbon limits under the next phase of the European Trading Scheme, a key tool to tackle global warming.


Foreign Sales Bolster Earnings at Best Buy

The consumer electronics retailer said 2nd-quarter profit rose to $250 million on strong international results and tighter spending controls.


China Says Taiwan President's US Stop 'A Trick'

China urged the United States on Thursday not to allow Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian to set foot on US soil, describing his stopovers en route to Latin America as a trick to sabotage Sino-US relations.


Million-Dollar Mistake? Volo Mayor Takes Blame for Part of Water Tower Being on Forest Preserve Land, but What Happens Next Still is in Question

By Lee Filas Daily Herald Staff Writer  Volo officials are searching for a new location for the Millennium Trail after the village mistakenly built a water tower on a Lake County Forest Preserve District easement.


Serbia to hold presidential poll seen as key to the country's future, with the two candidates neck-and-neck.


REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - The jury has reached a verdict on a sentence for convicted double-murderer Scott Peterson (search), which will be handed down at 4:30 pm EST (1:30 pm EST) Monday.


UK police press on with Litvinenko probe in Russia

British police met Russian justice officials in Moscow on Wednesday as part of their probe into the Litvinenko poisoning, but there was still no sign they had been able to contact star witness, ex-KGB agent Andrei Lugovoy.


For Cashman and His Boss, a Season of Contemplation

Brian Cashman, whose contract expires Oct. 31, has had the longest tenure of any general manager in George Steinbrenner's 32 years as the Yankees' principal owner.


Pakistan President Says He Will Keep Title of Army Chief

ÂThe president of Pakistan, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, announced in a nationwide television address this evening that he would continue as the army chief despite


General Mills Inc. (GIS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday said it would sell an $835 million stake in its cereal unit to a private equity group and use the money


Cybersecurity chief resigns amid frustration

Yoran was a software executive with Symantec Corporation when he was tapped a year ago to become director of the National Cyber Security Division in the Department of Homeland Security.


BabyUniverse Announces Content Publishing Agreement With Amazon.Com

JUPITER, Fla., Dec. 8  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BabyUniverse, Inc.  a leading Internet content, commerce and new media company in the pregnancy, baby and toddler marketplace announced today that it has reached an agreement with Amazon.com, Inc.


S. Korea, US to study satellite photos of N. Korea blast site

SEOUL, Sep 14, 2004 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- The South Korean and US governments plan to study new satellite pictures to investigate the cause of last week's suspicious explosion in North Korea that caused a peculiar-shaped cloud, Yonhap News Agency reported


Leeds United, forced to sell their best players to stay afloat financially in last season's doomed relegation fight, could have new owners in the next 24 hours.


AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Dopo la sentenza della Corte Costituzionale sui diritti patrimoniali la Chiesa auspica che la famiglia venga protetta e che non si legalizzino le unioni di persone dello stesso sesso BogotÃ  (Agenzia Fides) - La Chiesa cattolica auspica che si protegga la famiglia ed i suoi diritti, in base alla recente sentenza della Corte Costituzionale della Colombia, emessa il 7  febbraio, con la quale si garantiscono gli stessi diritti patrim...


After helping the Red Sox [stats, schedule] win their first World Series championship in 86 years and supporting President Bush in his bid to win a few red states, the man with the red spot


African leaders gather Tuesday to assess NEPAD development program

African leaders are to gather in Algiers to review the progress of the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD), a wide-ranging strategy for ensuring good governance and building the economies of the world's poorest continent.


Regulators would get more authority over drugs sold without a prescription under a bill by three Democrats.


Gates Foundation Head to Leave Longtime Post

Patty Stonesifer, who helped start and develop the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is stepping down, marking a major turning point for the philanthropic foundation.


White House: Katrina lessons applied to California fires

The White House worked Tuesday to assure the US public that it had learned its lesson from the botched response to Hurricane Katrina, as it now grappled with devastating fires in California.


Ivory Latta wouldn't let North Carolina fall victim to another upset loss. Executing the Tar Heels' inside-first plan with efficiency, Latta scored 21 points to help No. 2 North Carolina bounce back from a surprising upset loss with a 93-70 rout of Miami on Sunday.


Mira Nair to push Tabu's name for Oscars?

New York-based Indian filmmaker Mira Nair likely to push Tabu's name for an Oscar nomination this year. The talented   actress played the central role in her film "The Namesake"


INTERVIEW - Seth says Indian writing as rich as Europe's

Vikram Seth doesn't care to listen to critics who accuse him of selling out for writing in English despite being one of India's most celebrated living authors and an unofficial ambassador for Indian literature.


Early Goal Gives Rangers a Shot of Momentum

Ten second into the game, Rangers center Brandon Dubinsky grabbed control of the puck and barreled toward the Buffalo net, catapulting them toward a 5-1 victory.


By Joe Kirby  That ringing in your ears is the deafening buzz starting to again surround the biggest technology story of the summer: the release of the iPhone.


Accuses Redmond of illegal bundling, breaking standards Opera is complaining to the European Commission that Microsoft is continuing to abuse its dominant position by tying its browser to its operating system and by not following web protocols.â¦


Travel: Robert Joseph recommends the best places to enjoy the big-name wines at source.


DirecTV profit up but subscriber growth slows

DirecTV Group Inc., the largest U.S.  satellite television operator, on Tuesday posted weak quarterly  subscriber growth in the face of competition from cable  companies, but profit rose due to a gain from an accounting  change.


A WEAK dollar and a lack of major album releases saw music giant EMI's sales slide again in the past six months. But chairman Eric Nicoli sang an uncharacteristically upbeat tune today when he said sales in


Sono riprese le sparatorie attorno ai mausolei


One is amused - quirks of royals unveiled

The Queen Mother lived through the whole of the 20th century without once having to open or draw her bedroom curtains herself.


Singapore Exchange hit by another computer problem

The latest bug is the fifth systems-related problem so far this year.


Afghan Kidnappers Meet on Fate of U.N. Hostages

Leaders of an Afghan militant group  holding three U.N. workers hostage were meeting on Friday to  decide whether to kill them or extend a deadline for  authorities to meet their demands, a member of the leadership  council said.


Beyonce Knowles will celebrate her 25th birthday with the release of "B'Day," her second solo album. The album will be released internationally on her birthday, Sept. 4, and in the United States on Sept. 5, Columbia Records announced recently.


New England Nears 1st Execution Since 1960

More than 940 people have been executed since the United States reinstated capital punishment in 1976. Not one was in New England.


Verifica Amato su blog,162 professori accusati di fare lobby


The shake-up of the school curriculum signals a truly radical change in education, argues Mike Baker


Lo ha deciso conferenza dei capigruppo di Palazzo Madama


Great-Grandmother Being Deployed to Iraq

LAWTON, Okla. - A 72-year-old great-grandmother is preparing for deployment to the war zone in Iraq and will become one of the oldest Department of Defense civilian workers in the war zone.


A critical flaw in Excel is attracting malware writers, says Microsoft, and the problem may affect other Office components as well.


US customs bust coke-smuggling 'submarine'

Stealth vessel packed with $352m of Colombian naughty salt US Customs are feeling pretty pleased with themselves after busting a stealthy "semi-submerged smuggling vessel" packed with $352m of Bolivian marching powder.â¦


Serbs to say 'No' to EU over Kosovo independence

The Serb parliament is expected to  adopt a resolution on Wednesday implicitly rejecting membership  of the European Union and NATO if the West recognizes the  independence of Kosovo.


Iran's foreign minister defends the right to pursue nuclear technology for peaceful aims in a speech at the UN.


Maths holy grail could bring disaster for internet

Mathematicians could be on the verge of solving two separate million dollar problems. If they are right - still a big if - and somebody really has cracked the so-called Riemann hypothesis, financial disaster might follow.


CEO tells securities analysts that company is doing well, but still needs to reduce costs.


Train surprises, kills antinuclear protester in France

NANCY -- A French antinuclear protester was killed yesterday in eastern France when his leg was severed by a train carrying radioactive waste to Germany, officials said. Paramedics quickly cared for protester Sebastien Briat, 21, after the accident near the town of Avricourt, but he died on the way to a hospital, officials said. He had been surprised by the ...


Superstar Aretha Franklin will be heading to Little Rock, Arkansas on November 16th. Her performance will be part of the Clinton Presidential Libraryâs grand opening. The library will open two days after her concert. Other events that week include a do...


A major study is launched into the link between fish oil supplements and improved GCSE results.


On a continent that absorbs 75 percent of the world's UN peacekeeping forces and budget, Ivory Coast's violent downward spiral threatens hard-won gains against West Africa's devastating civil wars of the 1990s.


In a modern update of "fish and chips," researchers are planning a worldwide effort to track the movement of sea creatures tagged with tiny electronic devices.


Judge tosses $54 million suit over missing pants

A judge in the District of Columbia has dismissed a case against a dry cleaner who was sued for $54 million in damages over a pair of missing pants.


Many Swedes feel that fatigue is a valid reason for skipping work

In a country already plagued by soaring sick leave costs, a new survey has found that 40 per cent of the population thinks it's acceptable to skip work because they feel tired or have trouble getting along with ...


Clearwire Partners With Intel on WiMAX Networks

Broadband wireless carrier Clearwire and Intel Corp. said they will join forces to develop and deploy WiMAX wireless broadband networks.


1st LD: International Space Station's Faulty Computers All Back Online

1st LD: International space station's faulty computers all back online    WASHINGTON, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The six faulty computers at the International Space Station's (ISS) Russian segment has been all restored on Saturday, according to a top NASA official.


On the world's list of weird foods, ortolan — a bite-size songbird roasted and gulped down whole — can claim a place of distinction. It's an illegal place, though, since the ortolan is a protected species and hunting it is banned in France. Now the government is out to get poachers of the coveted fowl.


"Finding Neverland," starring Johnny Depp as "Peter Pan" writer JM Barrie, took the season's first major movie award yesterday, but the National Board of Review's honors includes a nod to nine other films, too.


In Legacy of a Revered Martyr, Saudi Shiites Find Sustenance

QATIF, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 30 -- Fawzia al-Hani dropped her black veil over her face and wept softly on Sunday, enveloping herself in the sadness of the last days of Imam Hussein, grandson of the prophet Muhammad and Shiite Islam's most tragic and revered martyr.


German police again the target of cybercrime

(InfoWorld) - Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) is once again the target of criminal forces in the Internet. Spam e-mail allegedly sent by the police office is making the rounds in the German-speaking region of Europe. The e-mail contains an attachment with malware that has yet to be classified and is thus slipping by some antivirus programs, according to the BKA Web site. The subject line of the e-mail reads "Ermittlungsverfahren," or investigation. Recipients are informed that they face charges and should open the attached document, fill it out and return to the police office. Once opened, the malicious code affects some undisclosed functions of the user's PC and sends itself to the addresses listed in the user's address book. Telephone lines at the BKA were largely blocked Thursday as numerous recipients of the malicious spam called a telephone number listed in the e-mail that is the main number of the police's press office. In November, the BKA was the target of a similar malicious spam attack. This one involved an attachment with a worm also designed to automatically send itself to the addresses listed in the computer user's address book. The BKA urges PC users to delete the spam e-mail without opening it and to update their antivirus software.


Novartis has a strong pipeline, but moderate growth and high valuation suggest little room for error.


Watson Publications enjoys Chrysler event

From the luxury suites adjacent to the 18th green of the Westin Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course, Vijay Singh made it look so easy.


US stocks opened sharply higher on Monday, with technology stocks rising after Nokia's (NOK1V.HE: Quote, Profile, Research) chief executive voiced confidence in the mobile phone market and JP Morgan raised profit estimates for Intel


With the release of the Xbox 360 Arcade edition, Don Reisinger examines the impact it will have on the family gaming market and tries to come to grips with whether or not the new console will beat out Nintendo.


FedEx earns dip due to weak US economy, fuel costs

Package delivery company FedEx Corp  reported lower quarterly profit on Thursday, citing weak U.S. economic growth and high fuel costs, and gave an outlook for the current quarter below analyst estimates, sending its shares 1 percent lower.


Oracle unveils PeopleSoft board candidates

Oracle has revealed the identities of the four people it will nominate to the board of PeopleSoft as it pushes ahead with its efforts to take control of the company.


Amazon offers discount to A9 search users

SAN FRANCISCO--Online retailer Amazon.com is offering a 1.57 percent shopping discount to registered users of its new A9 Web search service as a way to increase A9 use and promote sales on Amazon, the company's Web site showed on Friday.


Bombs killed more than 60 people and wounded more than 200 Sunday in Baghdad and the northern oil center of Kirkuk — a dramatic escalation of violence as U.S. and Iraqi forces crack down on Iraq's most feared Shiite militia.


Apple chief executive Steve Jobs took the wraps off a super-slim new laptop, unveiling a personal computer less than an inch thick that turns on the moment itâs opened.


Gelsenkirchen, 23:02 - CALCIO, BUNDESLIGA: NELL'ANTICIPO SCHALKE-BOCHUM 2-1

Nell'anticipo della 14/a giornata del campionato tedesco, lo Schalke 04 ha battuto 2-1 il  Bochum. R...


Crosby inspires Penguins to outdoor victory

ORCHARD PARK, New York  - The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the New Year with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday in the first outdoor NHL game played in the United States.


A 21-year-old man is arrested in connection with the stabbing of a schoolgirl in Lancashire.


Conservationists concerned about the extinction of plants and animals may be overlooking the danger to thousands of other species that depend on the threatened ones.


Paris Hilton out of jail for medical reasons

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton was let out of jail and put under house arrest on Thursday after serving three days of a three-week sentence, sparking a debate over whether fame worked for her or against her.


"Safe" Tan Triggered by Plant Extract, Study Says

Applying a plant-derived chemical known as forskolin caused fair-skinned mice to tan deeply without any side effects, according to new research.


Yahoo to Buy Online Music Seller for $160 Million

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


In an interview with BetaNews, Sophos senior security consultant Ron O'Brien talks about PatchGuard, a new Microsoft feature of Windows Vista that is the subject of a recent round of complaints by security vendor Symantec. While Symantec says PatchGuard gives Microsoft a platform for abusing its competitors, Sophos says it doesn't see a problem, for some compelling reasons.


Al-Qaida Blamed for Resort Attack That Killed More Than 50

Al-Qaida terrorists were blamed today for the car bomb attacks in resorts on Egyptâs Sinai coast that are feared to have killed more than 50 people, most of them Israelis.


Jury says Botox did not cause other medical problems for woman

Jurors rejected the claims of a Hollywood producer's wife who said Botox treatments caused breathing problems, fever, fatigue and severe muscle pain.


Researchers create digital paper that emits recorded sound in response to a user's touch.


A screening of Martin Short's film Jiminy Glick in Lalawood brings the 29th Toronto Film Festival to a close.


Japan's pop culture exports: It all started with Hello Kitty

In 30 years, an expressionless white fur ball has come to symbolize a shift in global reach.


Bits: Bebo Copies Facebook, Which Invites Others to Do the Same

Bebo has developed a system to let applications written for Facebook run on its social network.


Le prime indiscrezioni sul testo messo a punto dal Governo


The parent company of United Airlines reported its biggest quarterly profit in seven years, citing fuller planes in the summer travel season and cost reductions.


Two U.S. sailors shot dead in Bahrain: navy

Two American sailors were shot dead and one was critically wounded at the U.S. navy base in Bahrain, the navy said in a statement on Monday.


Iraq Militants Claim to Behead Contractor

A militant group in Iraq claimed in an Internet statement posted Saturday that it abducted and beheaded an Iraqi construction contractor who worked on a U.S. military base. A video released with the statement showed a man being decapitated.


Iraqâs parliament passed a measure to ease restrictions on members of Saddam Husseinâs Baath party.


Sen. Specter Proposing $140 Billion Asbestos Fund

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter said on Wednesday he was proposing a $140 billion trust fund to compensate asbestos victims.


Reforms of the IMF's voting and financial structures give China and other emerging economies more influence.


Murdoch: famiglia Bancroft dia approvazione finale progetto


Lawrence Ellison, Oracle's chief executive, said the company could lower the $21-a-share bid Oracle is offering for rival PeopleSoft.


Weyerhaeuser Co.'s third-quarter profit rose on higher prices for lumber and a large gain from the sale of timberlands in Georgia, the company said on Friday.


ABC News Five Pacers Charged in Basketball Brawl

Indiana Pacers' Stephen Jackson is escorted off the court after a brawl spilled into the stands at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich.


Japan has told Russia it will not be satisfied with the return of just two of the four disputed Kuril islands. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov suggested at the weekend that Moscow might return two of the islands.


President Bush likes big ideas. Yet his second term shows the risk — big collapses.


Bank of America appeals "shocking" ABN ruling: paper

Bank of America  has accused a  Dutch court of unlawful action by blocking its $21 billion  purchase of ABN AMRO's  U.S. unit LaSalle Bank in an  appeal filing, the Financial Times reported on Friday.


Two Italian women and two Iraqis, all working for a humanitarian group, were kidnapped Tuesday afternoon by gunmen who forced their way into a building in a middle-class neighborhood.


Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy discuss their new film, 'For Your Consideration.'


Johan Santana was in the home clubhouse during the eighth inning, watching teammate Juan Rincon giving up his lead to the Yankees, and watching the beginning of the end of another Twins season.


Business & money: Airline says environmental campaigns against low-cost flying are affecting demand.


German Chief Forges Accord on Financing Health Care

Chancellor Angela Merkel survived the most serious threat to her fragile, 10-month-old government with the agreement.


French Troops Fire Into Ivory Coast Crowd

French forces opened fire Tuesday as protesters massed between the Ivory Coast president's home and an evacuation post for foreigners.


Napoli, 20:20 - CALCIO, NAPOLI-JUVE: VIETATE BIBITE IN LATTINA O BOTTIGLIA

In occasione dell'incontro di calcio Napoli-Juventus sarà vietata la vendita e l'asporto di b...


Collapsed jet fuel supplier China Aviation Oil launches a rescue plan after running up $550m in trading losses.


Somaliaâs prime minister, Ali Mohamed Gedi, resigned after a long feud with the president that frustrated Western backers and split the government.


`4400' fans send network sunflower seeds

A sunflower seed company says it has shipped nearly 6,000 bags of its salty snacks to USA Network to try to save a science fiction show. And the actor whose seed-spitting character inspired the campaign is loving every minute of it.


Pavarotti's widow speaks out to end row over will

Luciano Pavarotti's widow said on Saturday  she hoped a media furor over the late opera star's inheritance  would soon be over and insisted the tenor was in no way  mentally impaired when he made his final will.


com. It sure looked that way over the weekend at Fenway Park, where the Red Sox played with hands of stone in the field and stranded enough runners to fill the Boston Marathon.


Pac-10 roundup: Vols defeat Stanford at buzzer

When Stanford tied Tennessee with five seconds to go, Vols coach Pat Summitt thought about calling a timeout. Her decision to let the game continue uninterrupted turned out to be for the best.


Colloquio di mezz'ora con presidente francese al Quirinale


TREND MICRO: ALLARME MEDIO PER WORM BAGLE.AT

Roma, 30 ott. (Adnkronos Multimedia) - Trend Micro ha dichiarato un allarme di livello medio per WORM_BAGLE.AT, un worm di tipo 'mass-mailer' che si diffonde tramite il protocollo SMTP con soggetto e testo


China food safety improving but challenges "arduous"

China defended its fish farming industry on Tuesday and said it was making progress in curbing use of illegal additives, from pesticides to banned steroids, as the country's food safety record remains in the spotlight.


AUSTIN, Texas -- Cedric Benson scored five touchdowns and Vince Young had a strong passing game to help No. 6 Texas overcome a 35-7 first-half deficit for a 56-35 victory over No. 19 Oklahoma State last night.


Arts & entertainment: Â· Versatile Scottish writer gains victory at lastÂ· Judges hail postwar novel as a masterpiece


Mittal upbeat on Arcelor as Severstal weighs options

Mittal Steel's chairman said on Wednesday  he was confident Arcelor investors would reject a tie-up with  Severstal, which was mulling its options after being spurned in  a takeover tussle.


LOS ANGELES  - Antonio Banderas is  putting on his dance shoes for "Take the Lead," inspired by the  true story of an international ballroom dancer.


RIGHTS:   Turkey Takes a Step Closer to EU

BRUSSELS, Sep 6  (IPS) - Turkey's case for joining the EU improved with  the publication of a report Monday  setting out the advantages  this would bring to the bloc.


Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) joined a chorus of immigrant advocacy groups in condemning the Bush administration's plan to charge legal immigrants significantly more money to obtain green cards, adjust their residency status and bring relatives to the United States.


Dixons shares spanked after profit warning

Share price down a fifth Dixons Store Group International saw its shares fall more than 20 per cent this morning after the company admitted Christmas trading had been poor.â¦


A smiling, energetic former President Clinton campaigned for Democratic Sen. John Kerry on Monday just seven weeks after undergoing heart surgery, telling a cheering crowd


Wales fail to give manager Mark Hughes a winning send off as Poland come from behind to win in Cardiff.


It's nearly been 10 years since the untimely passing of Diana, Princess of Wales in a tragic car crash in Paris. The Princess's brother and sons fear this will spark a "Media Cash Crop," with the media scrambling to take advantage with a host of...


Obama Girl a draw at Google-YouTube press party

Google and YouTube try to reinforce their entreÝ into U.S. politics -- that began with political videos and the twin presidential debates -- by hosting a party for the press corps in New Hampshire.


Iraq, Katrina, terror dominate News Emmy Awards

NEW YORK  - Reports by the late Peter   Jennings on ABC News' "Iraq: Where Things Stand" series and a   range of coverage of Hurricane Katrina and terrorism issues   were among the winners Monday night at the News & Documentary   Emmy Awards. CBS' "60 Minutes" led all shows with three wins.


Review: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 release offers surprises, both happy and not

Migrating to the new Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 distribution can cause things to break if youre not aware of the changes. Here are the four major new categories of upgrades you'll need to plan for.


Russians who have outstanding debts, even traffic fines, can have their apartments searched without their consent or be barred from leaving the country under a new law that went into effect Friday.


Struggling Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors secures a 56bn yen loan as it continues efforts to turn itself around.


Americans lose second beach volleyball match

ATHENS, Greece (Ticker) -- The dream of a second consecutive beach volleyball gold medal has become all but impossible for American Dain Blanton.


Americans Able to Buy Cheaper Medicines in Canada

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opposes commercial prescription imports, arguing that it can't vouch for their safety. But individuals can buy a three month supply of medicine if they have a U.S. prescription.


Carrying Ball and Message: N.F.L. Rewards a 10-Year-Old

In the N.F.L.âs Play 60 Challenge, participants pledge to be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day as a way of getting families to understand the dangers of child obesity.


Diplomat Looks to Religion to Bridge U.S.-German Rift

When President Bush was swept back into power for a second term on Tuesday, Karsten Voigt felt vindicated, at least intellectually.


Efforts continue to save whales beached in New Zealand and Australia

Rescuers said they were not confident the last three whales of a pod of more than 70 that beached on New Zealand's east coast since Sunday night could be saved.


Plain White T's "Delilah" unseats Rihanna on Hot 100

Plain White T's earn their first  Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 as "Hey There Delilah" continues its  staircase climb, stepping from No. 2.


In the literary corners of the Web, poets denounce T. S. Eliot and fans write new stories for Jane Austen's characters.


After Ron Zook was fired Monday as the University of Florida's football coach, he agreed to stay on until the end of the season.


Turkey says it may launch Iraq incursion

CIZRE, Turkey  - Turkey said on Sunday that a military solution was still on the table to tackle Kurdish separatists in northern Iraq, while Washington urged dialogue to avert an incursion it fears will destabilize the region.


A peace forum in the Somali capital has been adjourned to allow delegates time to arrive, organisers say.


Pamela Anderson fights Finland fur farms

Free the Finnish fur foxes, Pamela Anderson says. After arriving Thursday to host a music festival west of Helsinki, Anderson told Finnish President Tarja Halonen in a letter that her nation should emulate other countries that have banned fur farms.


Edwards unveils plan to revamp education

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards rolled out a program for reforming primary education in the United States on Friday, proposing to pay teachers up to $15,000 more in high poverty areas and initiating universal preschool. Edwards detailed the proposals, which also include longer school years and overhauling the No Child Left Behind education law, in a speech at Brody Middle School in Des Moines.


Once a matter of bitter disputes, the Iraq war is strangely missing from this summit of world powers. A new generation of leaders has turned attention to other problems — from global warming to poverty in Africa — while the war grinds into its fifth year and the U.S. death toll climbs past 3,500.


The New York Yankees hold the Curse of the Bambino, the Boston Massacre and their acquisition of Alex Rodriguez in their longstanding dominance over the Red Sox, but recent history suggests changes are coming.


Modena, 20:25 - CALCIO, MODENA: TERAPIE PER FREY E GILIOLI

Allenamento pomeridiano per il Modena in vista della gara contro l'Avellino: il tecnico Mutti ha fat...


Stocks Set to Open Lower on Quiet Earnings

US stock futures were moving into negative territory early Monday at the start of a quiet earnings and a noisy political week. Dow Jones futures were down 28 points recently, while Nasdaq futures declined 8 points and S&P futures were down 3.4 points.


The Dodgers have a runaway leader in the clubhouse for scapegoat if they lose this Division Series to the Mets, and it's not manager Grady Little .


TWO US marines and at least three insurgents died south of the Iraqi capital, the first casualties of a US-led sweep of the so-called "death triangle", a marine spokesman said today.


Japanese electronics giant NEC Corporation said Monday it is seeking to build third-generation (3G) mobile phone infrastructure in China in a bid to gain a foothold in the world's biggest mobile phone market.


Ukraine's Yanukovich files last appeal over vote, winner looks ahead

Ukraine's defeated presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovich filed a final appeal with the supreme court over a rerun vote won by liberal rival Viktor Yushchenko, who for his part looked ahead to taking power.


CHICAGO -- Former media mogul Conrad Black was convicted yesterday of swindling the far-flung Hollinger International newspaper empire he once ran out of millions of dollars, becoming the latest in a wave of disgraced corporate executives to face possible prison time for financial fraud.


The head of a leading security software vendor denounced the use of data files commonly used by Google Inc. and other Web sites to track user activity, saying such sites should seek permission ahead of time.


After three postponements, the first criminal trial involving former energy giant Enron Corp. is finally scheduled to begin today in federal court in Houston.


Ailing supermarket chain Sainsbury's is the target of aAÂ£5 billion takeover bid being prepared by an ex-treasurer of the Conservative party, it was reported.


US army medics collaborated with guards who abused Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib jail, it is claimed.


U.S. Officials Urge Elderly to Get Pneumonia Vaccine

With flu vaccines in short supply, federal health officials are advising the nation's elderly to get vaccinated against pneumonia, the most common serious complication of the flu.


Google launches mobile messaging service

Putting some truth to the rampant rumours that Google was getting into the instant messaging business, the company has announced the beta test release of Google SMS, the mobile phone equivalent of IM.


Afghanistan arrests 17 in alleged bombing plot

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Security agents have arrested 17 people allegedly trained in Pakistan who they believe planned to launch suicide attacks in three Afghan provinces, Afghanistan's intelligence agency said yesterday.


Ivan threatens Caribbean islands as Category 3 hurricane

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Hurricane Ivan grew back into a 115 mph Category 3 hurricane early Tuesday as it heads toward the southern Windward Islands.


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


A judge sentenced the son of an imprisoned Utah polygamist to 180 days in jail Tuesday for having sex with a 13-year-old girl he met on the Internet site MySpace.


Russian MPs ready to approve Putin's choice for PM

Russia's parliament is expected to vote  overwhelmingly on Friday to approve President Vladimir Putin's  nominee for prime minister, political unknown Viktor Zubkov.


The NFL and NFLPA have taken steps in recent days to make it easier for some injured former players to collect disability money.


Smart asset allocation can guide you to great long-term results with less effort.


Short-lived tropical cyclone may form in Atlantic

A low-pressure area over the central  Atlantic Ocean has "some potential for tropical cyclone  formation" during the next day or so before winds become less  favorable for development, the U.S. National Hurricane Center  said Thursday in a report.


Nepal's premier and the Maoists' top leader begin a second round of peace talks in the capital Kathmandu.


The U.S. isn't the only country cutting back on public smoking


Police raid the homes of three referees implicated in match-fixing in Germany, reports say.


Al-Qaeda establishes compounds in Pakistan to train operatives: US official

Al-Qaeda is believed to have established compounds inside Pakistan to train small groups of operatives for possible attacks in the West, a US official said.


Canadian leader voices regret on torture

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper said yesterday that a Canadian citizen who was deported to Syria, where he was subsequently tortured, had been ``done a tremendous injustice."


EADS Boss Camus Blasts French Politicking

EADS co-chief executive Philippe Camus on Thursday condemned what he called a "pathetic" campaign against him by supporters of Airbus SAS boss Noel Forgeard, who was nominated last month to replace Camus at the helm of the European aerospace giant.


ICC names first war crimes suspects in Darfur

Prosecutors for the International Criminal Court on Tuesday named a former Sudan state interior minister and a militia commander as the first suspects it wants tried for war crimes in Darfur.


Former Middle East hostage Terry Waite has called for dialogue with al-Qaida, saying the organization had moderate elements that could be engaged constructively.


Giuliani Is Definitely Interested but in No Rush

Why has Rudolph W. Giuliani stopped ever so short of giving a definitive statement on a White House run?


Two Iranians teachers awarded 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures' prize

Two Iranian teachers were jointly awarded the 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures' first prize, held in Barcelona, Spain, in May, it was reported in Tehran on Thursday.


US scientists have pinpointed a new set of predators responsible for dwindling fish stocks - people who fish for fun. They report online in the journal Science today that recreational fishermen catch almost


Hundreds of Chechens have marched in the capital, Grozny, to protest against moves to pardon a Russian ex-colonel jailed for murdering a Chechen girl.


Twenty-nine patients who took  AstraZeneca Plc's AZN.L AZN.N anti-cholesterol drug Crestor  have developed kidney damage, a U.S. consumer group said on  Friday as it called again for a ban on the medicine.


U.N.: Despite Aid, Tsunami Survivors Face Disease Risk

Tens of thousands of tsunami survivors are at risk from killer diseases, such as cholera, despite stepped up international aid, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Saturday.


Ashford Hospitality Buys Hotel Portfolio

Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc., a real-estate investment trust specializing in hotels, on Monday said it agreed to buy a 21-hotel portfolio controlled by affiliates of the Fisher Brothers, the Gordon Getty Trust, and George Soros for $85.3 million plus


Apple Computer has sued three software developers, contending they distributed versions of its OS X computer operating system on the Internet.


Doctors believe confidence in the MMR vaccine is returning after the second yearly rise in uptake of the jab.


Senate Panel Investigates How Insurers Sell to Elderly

Senators are concerned that some insurance companies are using scare tactics and impressive-sounding credentials to sell complicated products to the elderly.


Paper: Home Depot Shares Look Undervalued

Shares of Home Depot Inc. HD.N, the  largest U.S. home improvement retailer, may extend gains amid  solid expected growth in sales of homes and home improvement  products, according to the latest edition of Barron's, the  weekly financial newspaper.


Fashion designer Liz Claiborne revolutionized the way working women put together their wardrobes because she was one of them. She made it easy for them as they pioneered up corporate ladders in the 1970s and 1980s, offering coordinated outfits at once serious and stylish, but also affordable.


On Monday, the company announced two new sets of low-cost access routers that are designed to be replacements or alternatives to routers sold by Cisco.


Chile high court OKs Fujimori extradition

Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori must be extradited to Peru to face trial for corruption and human rights violations, including accusations that he ordered the death-squad killings of 25 people, Chile's Supreme Court ruled yesterday.


Putin denies opposing India's veto power

Russian President Vladimir Putin today said that he had been completely misinterpreted by the Indian press. Media reports had claimed that he was opposed to India's right to get veto powers in the UN Security Council.


French driver Olivier Panis to retire from F1 at end of season

Olivier Panis announced on Thursday that he will retire as a Formula One race driver at the end of the 2004 season. However, he has signed a two-year deal with Toyota to stay with the team as test driver.


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Germany, US Call for Closer Cooperation on Terrorism

Germany and the US say better cooperation is needed to fight terrorism, but while Germany is advocating a "clearing house" to exchange information, the US says that idea won't work.


U.S. Mint to unveil coins of first ladies

For the first time in history, the U.S. Mint will dedicate a series of coins to the accomplishments of women — the nation's first ladies.


Ukraine parliament passes plan to weaken presidency

Ukraine's parliament overwhelmingly passed a bill to weaken presidential powers and change electoral law, breaking an impasse between outgoing President Leonid Kuchma and the opposition.


Living Well: All chest-related symptoms should be red flags

For more than three years, Donna Tronvig of Maple Valley visited doctors to determine just what was causing a persistent burning sensation in her chest. The pain was enough at times to make her stop for rest between the car and grocery store ...


An autopsy on the body of Christian Brando did not immediately determine what killed the son of the late actor Marlon Brando, authorities said Tuesday.


Basic Instincts: Breadwinner and Mother: Adjust to It

One breadwinner mother finds that the role requires a steeper learning curve and a stronger stomach than expected.


Rowling joins stars of Harry Potter film

Bestselling author J.K. Rowling joined the young stars of the Harry Potter movies on Tuesday at the London premiere of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", the fifth in the seven-part franchise.


Roma, 12:29 - CALCIO, RECUPERO SERIE A: DONDARINI DIRIGE ATALANTA-MILAN

Sarà l'arbitro Dondarini di Finale Emilia a dirigere Atalanta-Milan, recupero della dodicesim...


Iran stepping up radioactive gas production: diplomats

VIENNA - Western diplomats say Iran has been producing large quantities of radioactive gas that could be used in weapons - just days before a ban on the practice comes into effect.


N.Ireland Peace Deal Revival Far Off - Adams

DUBLIN/BELFAST  - One week before top-level talks  to salvage a deal for sharing power between Catholics and  Protestants in Northern Ireland, there is still no framework  for accord, the leader of the main Catholic party said  Wednesday.


A United Nations peacekeeper who was among a small group of reinforcements sent to Darfur was shot to death at his residence — the U.N.'s first casualty since its long-negotiated arrival in the troubled region, officials said Saturday.