A packed calendar awaits President Bush after his vacation in Texas: filling a gaping hole in his Cabinet, preparing his inaugural and State of the Union speeches, finalizing a new budget, keeping close watch on the upcoming elections in Iraq and promoting his second-term agenda.


Matthew O'Phinney's Blog: BostonPHP Framework Presentations

Matthew O'Phinney had the chance to present the Zend Framework during a meeting he attended of his local PHP user group (BostonPHP) as a part of a series their doing.   Horde was also represented as part of the evening's fare. It was the first time I've attended a UG, so I got the double whammy of that and being a presenter. Oh, make it a triple whammy -- Boston is a 3+ hour drive from the Burlington, VT area I now call home.   He mentions a talk that Chuck Hagenbuch (of the Horde project) gave on the current state of the project and a bit about his presentation (including some portions that pointed out problems with the Zend_Db component). You can check out this and the rest of the contents of his presentation here [pdf] and here [mp3 podcast].


Girlfriend's Family Welcome Backpacker Murder Trial

The family of Joanne Lees today welcomed the announcement that a mechanic is to stand trial in Australia for the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio.


Crystallizing his message for his re-election campaign, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said yesterday that crime has fallen nearly 5 percent this year in New York, and wrapped the announcement


Linux: Paris weighs a shift to open-source camp

PARIS The open-source computer system known as Linux won a tough battle over Microsoft earlier this year when the city of Munich decided to change the operating software of 14,000 government computers, despite the personal intervention of Steve Ballmer


The former head of the Army, General Sir Mike Jackson, attacks the way the Ministry of Defence is run.


Actress Sienna Miller slights Pittsburgh

Sienna Miller apologized Friday for disparaging Pittsburgh in a magazine interview, saying her remarks were taken out of context and that she found the city and residents gracious.


Internet lawyer Venkat Balasubramani says the outcome of a legal tiff could force big changes in the antispyware landscape.


Meeting the Most Dangerous Man in Colombia

A TIME correspondent recalls his strange encounter with Carlos Castaño, the former death-squad commander whose remains were finally identified last week


British Prime Minister leader Tony Blair launched his farewell tour of Africa in Libya on Tuesday, seeking to seal the rehabilitation of relations with Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and build support for action on Darfur and climate change.


Exercise cuts diabetes risk in people with big waists

Exercise can help people with large   waistlines reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes,   Finnish researchers said on Friday.


British troops are likely to be deployed outside southern Iraq for the first time in support of US troops in some of the worst trouble spots in the country, including Baghdad, it emerged last night.


Less Preening, More Fun and a Touch of Dignity at Awards Show

The Screen Actors Guild Awards moved fast, looked effortless and fun, and turned out to be a worthy substitute for the more glamorous Golden Globes.


Shoulders its way into search tech Business Objects' stated intention of becoming a $2bn company was never going to be achieved only through organic growth, and it was inevitable that there would be a number of acquisitions along the way, of which the latest is Inxight Software.â¦


The Japanese government has approved Sun Microsystems' open-source desktop software for use within one of its ministries, Sun is expected to announce.


Singapore invited to check farms in Johor

JOHOR BARU: The Singapore authorities have been invited to check chicken farms in Johor for avian influenza if the republic wants to import poultry from here.


U.S. Denies Patent for a Too-Human Hybrid

A New York scientist's seven-year effort to win a patent on a laboratory-conceived creature that is part human and part animal ended in failure Friday, closing a historic and somewhat ghoulish chapter in American intellectual-property law.


The UK is being overtaken by international competitors in the drive for more graduates, shows an annual report.


Several Dead in Suicide Attack on Bhutto Rally

About 15 people were killed outside a rally for the Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, police said.


Cost overruns won't endanger Northrop Grumman's latest surveillance aircraft program, but federal budget cuts will likely hamper future defense contracts.


Japan film shows mother as hero through WW2 hell

A moving Japanese film based on a true story shows how a selfless mother's love for her children helped the family survive tragedy and danger brought on by the conflict with China and soon after it, World War Two.


Military informer shot dead near Colombo

Suspected Tamil Tiger rebels shot dead a military informer near the Sri Lankan capital, police said.


Yahoo added a search feature for cell phones Wednesday, just a few weeks after rival Google launched one of its own. While Google SMS (Short Message Service) uses text-only messages to deliver its results, Yahoo's


Free drug samples go to wealthy and insured: study

Insured and wealthy Americans were more likely than the poor to get billions of dollars in free drug samples distributed by pharmaceutical companies to win patient and doctor loyalty, a study released on Wednesday showed.


Slashdot revamps tech news aggregation site

(InfoWorld) - Slashdot.org plans to release on Thursday a new feature designed to give more participation in the selection of articles to its users, who submit links to stories and comments about them to the site. Called Firehose, the new interface lets readers see, for the first time, all the news articles that flow into Slashdot for evaluation by the site's editors. Additionally, readers will be able to vote on whether specific articles should or shouldn't be featured on the site. "Before, if we chose not to post something, it was gone, and no one else saw it again," said Patrick McGarry, Slashdot project manager. Firehose will contain stories submitted for consideration by readers, as well as the content of automatic feeds. Readers will be able to tweak their Firehose view by filtering the contents using different parameters, and may opt to use Firehose as their main Slashdot interface. They will also be able to share their Firehose views with other users. However, despite the increased participation for readers, Slashdot editors will still have the last word on which stories are featured on the site's home page, McGarry said. "Anything going to the front page has to be vetted by an editor," he said. Anyone will be able to see the Firehose repository of submitted articles, but in order to vote on stories, users have to register with Slashdot. Registration is free. With these changes, Slashdot, which is part of OSTG Inc., is catching up to so-called "social news" features that have made sites like Digg Inc.'s Digg.com extremely popular. Digg has increased its popularity significantly in the past year, according to Web measurement statistics from Hitwise Pty. Ltd. For the week ending Feb. 24, Digg ranked first in Hitwise's IT News and Media category with 10.8 percent of visits to sites in this category, while Slashdot grabbed 22nd place with 0.75 percent. A year earlier, in the week ending Feb. 25, 2006, Digg ranked in sixth place with almost 4 percent of visits, while Slashdot had the 11th spot with 1.33 percent. Others that have seen Digg take market share away are PC World and Cnet, which ranked first and second, respectively, in this category, in the week ending Feb. 25, 2006. That week, PC World had 9.5 percent of visits, and in the comparable week this year it had fallen to third place with 6.7 percent. Cnet had 9.28 percent and kept its second place in the comparable week this year, albeit with a smaller 6.8 percent share. (PC World is owned by IDG, the parent company of IDG News Service.)


Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri is charged with 16 offences including 10 of soliciting the murder of non-believers.


Ipotizzato un coinvolgimento in vicenda Pangea-Regione Lazio


Intanto Rifondazione allunga le distanze


Hicks Muse Tate & Furst Inc. said Friday that it has bought a majority stake in Jimmy Choo, the British-based luxury shoe label, in a deal valued at 101 million pounds ($187 million).


Chavez Cannot Unite Divided Venezuela, Foes Say

CARACAS, Venezuela  - President Hugo Chavez is  incapable of uniting Venezuela, his opponents said Monday after  the left-wing leader announced he would no longer recognize  their anti-government coalition which disputes his referendum  win.


Anchoring to a stock's price can keep you from making serious money.


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who was slightly injured in an attack in a Rome square on New Year s Eve, said on Saturday he felt fine.


Tiger's trip set to boost economy by 170 million pounds

The presence of world number one Tiger   Woods in Britain and Ireland over the next three weeks could   boost the golf economy by 170 million pounds ($317 million),   according to research.


Toys R Us execs to get bonuses after units split

Toys R Us Inc (TOY.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the toy retailer considering selling its toy business, has told six top officers they are eligible to receive bonuses of up to twice their salaries as part of their work on the


Now that UConn is headed to its first bowl game, it's time for a course on the inner workings of all things bowl. Not the football matters.


Annan awaiting last word on African Union-UN force for Darfur

UN chief Kofi Annan said that he was waiting for Khartoum to clarify contentious points of a tentative deal for a peacekeeping force in Darfur amid fears the conflict there could spiral out of control.


Problems arise when countries lack courage

Mart Laar is one of the few Baltic politicians who doesna t need an introduction.


Pfizer Warns of Risks From Its Painkiller

Pfizer warned doctors that one of its best-selling painkillers, Bextra, might increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in coronary artery bypass surgery patients.


Business: 20 October 2004, Wednesday. Flight passengers will be able to use more often the Sofia-Brussels-Sofia air-route due to a new partnership agreement between Bulgaria Air and SN Brussels Airlines, ...


Tim Floyd interested in USC coaching job

Tim Floyd and Southern California want to talk about the former New Orleans Hornets coach taking over the Trojans' basketball program.


It's going to be a rich morning for someone at the Skins Game. Adam Scott won $50,000 and two skins on the second hole yesterday, then


MartÃnez's Effort Lets Boston Fans Take Heart

Boston's Pedro MartÃnez put his past four starts behind him Wednesday night to post a redemptive 8-3 victory over the Anaheim Angels.


Does America prefer its media to ignore deaths caused by U.S. actions?


Giuliani's Florida win appears in danger

Rudy Giuliani splurged on Florida, lavishing time and money on a high-risk gamble that the state would vault him to the Republican presidential nomination.


Il mezzo trasportava bombole di Gpl, anche 30 feriti


Scientists develop a method of routinely growing stem cells in conditions similar to the human body.


Il leader del centrosinistra: "Chiedete a lui cosa vuol dire,ma quella di Fausto mi sembra un'idea strampalata"                                                  Prodi: "Non capisco Bertinotti alle primarie serve programma"                                                                                Il Professore incontra Rutelli: "L'importante Ã¨ vincere"dal nostro inviato LUCIANO NIGRO


Car Bomb in Baghdad Targets Minister, Two Killed

A car bomb targeting Iraq's education  minister exploded in Baghdad early on Tuesday, killing two  people and wounding three others, a bodyguard and witnesses at  the scene said.


Iraqi Security Forces Fight Rebels in Baghdad

Clashes broke out between insurgents and Iraqi security forces in northern Baghdad on Friday, a police source said.


New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's decision to drop his party affiliation makes him ineligible to compete in the New Hampshire primary, which is open to independent voters but not independent candidates.


Militants claiming to speak for Basque separatists Eta say the group will not give up arms until independence.


Eagles 'D' turns in A-plus effort vs. Vikings

PHILADELPHIA -- On a night that was supposed to belong to Terrell Owens and Randy Moss, it was two plays -- not two players -- that made the difference in Philadelphia's 27-16 defeat of Minnesota.


Romney Adviser Linked to Anti-Thompson Internet Site

A top adviser to former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney appears to be behind the launch of a new Web site attacking GOP presidential rival Fred D. Thompson during his first week on the trail.


Iranian Hardliners Unhappy with Nuclear Deal

Iranian hard-liners are angered over a  deal Tehran has agreed with the European Union to suspend all  activities related to its enrichment program in a bid to end an  international standoff over its nuclear program.


US Economy: 2nd-Qtr Growth Slows to 2.8% Rate, Hurt by Oil

The US economy grew at a 2.8 percent annual rate from April through June, slower than the government estimated last month, as higher oil prices limited consumer spending and contributed to a record trade deficit.


Iraq's own security forces abuse prisoners systematically, a leading human rights group reports.


NHL veterans Chris Pronger and Jim McKenzie think this lockout is far worse than the one that wiped out half a season 10 years ago.


Four killed after quakes hit Indonesia's Sumatra

Three moderate earthquakes struck Indonesia's Sumatra island on Monday, killing four people in one area including a child and triggering landslides, officials said.


Chelsea tonight accused the Football Association of being âweak on the issue of drugsâ after Adrian Mutu was handed a seven-month ban following his positive drugs test.


Iran on Sunday rejected a proposal by US presidential candidate John Kerry who has suggested supplying the Islamic state with nuclear fuel for power reactors if Tehran agrees to give up its own fuel-making capability.


Russia complained on Wednesday about a "long delay" in the British response to its request to send investigators to London for inquiries into the poisoning of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko.


Singh dethrones Woods for Player of the Year honor

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Sports Network) - First, Vijay Singh took the money title. Then he took the No. 1 spot in the World Rankings.


Blair warns UK still faces terrorist threat

TONY BLAIR will tonight play the security card and warn that Britain and the west still face a clear and immediate terrorist threat.


Snap and print photos with $129.99 camera/printer bundle

Circuit City has a 6.2-megapixel Kodak camera and matching photo printer/dock for $129.99. Shipping is free, though you'll probably have to pay sales tax.


Movie Industry Targets The Internet In Piracy Battle

The movie industry on Thursday said it plans to start suing later this month people who have illegally swapped movies on the Internet, saying the practice represents the greatest economic threat ever faced by the industry.


Amy Tiemann wonders if the online world can be both safe and commercial-free for kids.


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Bachelor, Master and Post-Grad degrees online from accredited colleges and universities. Business, Education, IT, Healthcare, more. Browse by degree or program. Request info and get started today.


The Cobh athlete recorded a time of 16 minutes and 20.90 seconds - over one and half minutes slower than her run in Australia - to finish in 14th position.


Although Google moved fast to stop the original Santy worm, it apparently was not fast enough. Santy variants are making the rounds using the AOL and Yahoo search engines, according to security firms.


UPDATE 1-US economy set for solid growth in 2005-White House

The United States will enjoy solid growth, low inflation and falling unemployment next year, the White House said on Friday in its official economic forecast that would normally not be released until February.


Airbus to seek one billion euros in state loans

European aircraft maker Airbus aims to apply for loans worth up to one billion euros (1.24 billion dollars) from European states for its new A350 airplane program, chief executive Noel Forgeard was quoted as saying in the Financial Times.


Rescue attempt underway for ill-fated transatlantic rower from Germany

HALIFAX (CP) - Floating in the Atlantic Ocean, his life raft deflated, a man who has failed in his bid to row from the United States to England was counting on a Canadian search-and-rescue helicopter to pluck him from water Thursday.


Up to 17 people are killed in clashes between police and demonstrators in eastern Sudan.


Afghan Kidnappers Say Government Agrees Deal

Kidnappers of three UN workers in Afghanistan said on Wednesday the government had agreed to terms for their release, despite indications from Afghan and US officials that a compromise was not possible.


Serbs snatch war-crimes general, gesture to West

A Bosnian Serb general accused of complicity in the murder of thousands in the 1992-95 Bosnia war was on his way to the Hague tribunal on Friday, a gesture that may improve Serbia's chances of joining the European Union.


The Labour conference will debate the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq this week, after local party delegates voted for it to be included on the agenda.


Milano, 22:30 - CALCIO, SERIE A: NEL POSTICIPO INTER-UDINESE 1-1

Nel posticipo serale della 26/a giornata del campionato di serie A, Inter e Udinese hanno pareggiato...


American League Game Summary - Texas at Oakland

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Bobby Crosby's three-run double capped a four- run fifth as Oakland rallied to beat Texas, 5-4, to salvage a split of a four- game set at the Coliseum.


Source of Powell's Iran intelligence under scrutiny

The source of intelligence used this week by US Secretary of State Colin Powell to suggest Iran is working on a nuclear weapons program may not be reliable, knowledgeable sources told CNN Friday.


Description: NPR's Phillip Martin talks with Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Charles, who is in Kingston, Jamaica, about the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan.


New Charges Heating the Air Before Debate

The presidential campaign is entering a pivotal two-week period at a boil, with Senator John Kerry and President Bush battling over the Iraq war and


Texas Rangers right-hander Juan Dominguez was scratched from his start Saturday against the Anaheim Angels because of a sore right knee.


Greenspan Sounds Alert on Social Security

For at least the fourth time this year, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has touched the electrified third rail of American politics — Social Security.


Sarebbero almeno 20 i morti, una quarantina i feriti


The number of Americans who get on the Internet via high-speed lines has now equaled the number using dial-up connections. July measurements from Nielsen/NetRatings placed the broadband audience at 51 percent of the US online population at home.


A number of genetic mutations could collectively raise bowel cancer risk, researchers find.


McCain Urges Florida Court to Allow Nader on State Ballot

Senator John McCain, the maverick Arizona Republican who has lately emerged as a strong supporter of President Bush, called Thursday for the Florida Supreme Court


Only a third of the world's polar bears may be left within 50 years because of thinning sea ice from global warming in the Arctic, the U.S. Geological Survey said Friday.


Bill Would Ban Bias on Sexual Orientation

The House federal workforce subcommittee usually operates on bipartisan consensus and voice votes. But not yesterday.


Jeff Bagwell walked into the Houston Astros clubhouse on Monday as if he'd never been gone, hugging former teammates and catching up.


Lucent Technologies Inc. said Monday that three of its former employees have been notified by the Securities and Exchange Commission that regulators are considering recommending civil action against them.


Gov't hires PR firm to sing praises of EU constitution

Facing a potentially perilous referendum on the proposed new European Union constitution, the government has hired a commercial PR company to extol the document's virtues to the people.


Italy host champions France in the Six Nations opener in Rome on Saturday.


Londra, 13:18 - CALCIO, CHELSEA: PER FUTURO SI PUNTA SU VAN BASTEN

E' Marco Van Basten il candidato numero uno alla panchina del Chelsea nel caso che l'attuale tecnico...


Congress is moving to stop separate Medicare reimbursement in order to end an incentive to overuse a drug frequently given to dialysis patients.


Sri Lanka says sinks 11 rebel boats in naval clash

Sri Lanka's navy sank 11 Tamil Tiger   vessels and killed dozens of rebels in a fierce five-hour   battle overnight, the military said on Monday, a fortnight   after the foes agreed to resume peace talks to halt renewed   civil war.


Photographer Richard Avedon Dies in Texas

Portrait and fashion photographer Richard Avedon died on Friday morning at age 81, a spokeswoman for the family said.


Intel's Pentium M finally attracting U.S. consumers

Mobile chip makes inroads as prices drop and Intel de-emphasizes clock speed.


Diana did not want Charles as king, court told

Princess Diana thought her husband, Prince Charles, should not become king and that the crown ought to skip a generation, one of her lawyers told the inquest into her death on Tuesday.


Clijsters Re-Injured, All-Russian Final at WTA Hasselt

Speculation that former No. 1 Kim Clijsters was returning too soon with her injured wrist proved true Saturday when the Belgian retired in the semifinals with her No.


UPDATE 1-England win toss, elect to field v India

England won the toss and elected to field in the first one-day international against India at Trent Bridge on Wednesday. The home side handed a debut to all rounder Alex Wharf, who


President Bush has one thing in common with his predecessor: his final State of the Union addresses was his least-watched.


US group claims hate crime rising in Europe

Hate crimes have increased sharply over the last decade throughout Europe, according to a lengthy report by a US-based human rights group.


A judge dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit Friday against two Aruba brothers filed by the parents of a teenager who vanished during a vacation there.


Nastech in Obesity Treatment Pact with Merck

Shares of Nastech Pharmaceutical Co. Inc. jumped as much as 43 percent on Monday after it said it formed an alliance with Merck & Co. to develop its appetite-regulating treatment for obesity.


Hollywood studios and filmmakers are suddenly looking to India in a big way.


Prospects for a malaria vaccine have been boosted by âtantalisingâ results from a trial in 2000 children in Mozambique. Although the vaccine reduced the risk of infection by only 30% compared with a control


Man Accused Of Stalking Mel Gibson Arrested For Violating ...

(New York-WABC, October 13, 2004) - A drifter barred from contact with actor-director Mel Gibson has been arrested for allegedly violating a restraining order.


Apple Enhances iBook, Cuts Prices Before Holidays

Apple Computer Inc. AAPL.O on  Tuesday announced a faster version of its popular iBook  notebook personal computer and a less expensive model of its  PowerMac desktop line, as the computer maker gears up for the  holiday shopping season.


The operation to hand over security in Basra to Iraqi forces has been completed successfully, Tony Blair says.


Con una multa a favore del cittadino che ha subito il danno


China fights back by targeting U.S. meat

China has suspended imports from several major U.S. meat processors, including the world's largest, in the latest indication the government may be retaliating as its products are turned back from overseas because of safety concerns.


Lots of retailers took a tumble over the last year. Which ones should bargain hunters be watching?


Survivors of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz join the Queen to mark the 60th anniversary of its liberation.


Erratic Sharapova reaches Tokyo semi-finals

World number one Maria Sharapova battled her way into the semi-finals of the Pan Pacific Open with a 4-6 6-0 6-1 victory over Japan's Ai Sugiyama on Friday.


Palestinian militant group Hamas swears vengeance for 14 of its members killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza.


Earthquakes Intensify Around Mount St. Helens

Scientists say a flurry of earthquakes have intensified around the Mount St. Helens volcano in the state of Washington, and an eruption could occur in the next several days.


Pentagon says US soldiers removed 250 tons of material from Al ...

The Pentagon reported yesterday that US Army soldiers removed about 250 tons of material from the Al-Qaqaa munitions complex in April 2003.


Senator Barack Obama's first Los Angeles trip as a presidential candidate was long on style, short on substance and as sunny as the California skies


Officers confirm that a former beauty queen and a man found dead in a Peterhead house were murdered.


TUNCELI, Turkey  - Turkish warplanes bombed Kurdish guerrilla targets in northern Iraq on Saturday in a new cross-border offensive, the General Staff said.


Zimbabwe Convicts Alleged 'Mercenary' Leader

HARARE, Zimbabwe  - A court in Zimbabwe Friday  convicted the British leader of an alleged coup plot against  the government of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea on weapons  charges, but acquitted most of the 69 other men held with him.


The Web can help travelers create customized walking tours.


Gadgets at IFA promise simpler, more beautiful life

Television sets traditionally  dominate the IFA consumer electronics trade fair but there is  an abundance of new high-tech gadgets on display in Berlin this  week aimed at making life simpler and more beautiful too.


With about six weeks until Election Day, advisers to Senator John F. Kerry say they believe they have turned a corner after a month on the defensive: Their


Marine archaeologists will begin work in June to uncover the sand-buried hull of a 2,300-year-old ship thought to have been ferrying wine when it sank off the coast of Cyprus, researchers said Thursday.


Senate nears vote on product safety overhaul

The Senate may vote as soon as next week on a bill to reform product safety regulation after months of recalls of shoddy goods, many of them toys made in China, said a key lawmaker and Senate aides on Thursday.


18 vignettes about Paris, from directors like the Coen Brothers ('Fargo') and Walter Salles ('Central Station').


Shell to become one company, scrap dual boards

LONDON : Royal Dutch/Shell announced radical plans to merge its separate holding companies in an overhaul of its corporate governance structures after a review triggered by its oil reserves scandal.


Two giant pandas from China are headed for Spain in a goodwill gesture promised during the Spanish king's visit to Beijing earlier this year, state media reported Friday.


Apple now shipping MacBook Air laptops, but no stock in stores

As promised, Apple Inc. has begun shipping the new 3-pound MacBook Air laptops unveiled on jan. 15, but a planned update for Apple TV has been pushed back a week or two.


THE 35TH RYDER CUP Tiger's Cup doesn't run over with success

Bloomfield Township, Mich. -- The Ryder Cup is upon us, and you know what that means: Time to dress up as Mrs. Doubtfire and taunt Colin Montgomerie from behind the ropes?


There were three swift boats on the river that day in Vietnam more than 35 years ago - three officers and 15 crew members. Only two of those officers remain to talk about what happened on February 28, 1969.


Blog: Internet service provider says it will lay off about half its staff in an effort to boost profits and raise its share price.


Fourteen sailors aboard a ship carrying toxic chemicals remained missing Tuesday after their vessel disappeared off the southern coast of South Korea, Coast Guard officials said


So Many Places to Live, but So Far Out of Reach

Turning potential housing into inhabited homes is proving to be a major challenge for the city.


South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun pays a surprise visit to troops in Iraq, after his government decided to extend their mandate.


Two freed French journalists arrive home from Iraq -- no ransom paid, premier says

The reporters had been held by a group calling itself the Islamic Army of Iraq, which has killed hostages in the past.


Kuala Lumpur, 13:00 - GOLF, WORLD CUP: ITALIA IN FINALE

L'Italia si è qualificata per la finale della World Cup di golf in programma dal 7 al 10 dice...


The United States would like the dollar to strengthen but believes international currency markets should be left to set its value, US Treasury Secretary John Snow said Monday.


With the price of oil hovering near $100 a barrel and overall economic anxiety on the rise, President Bush said yesterday that he may use his upcoming State of the Union address to propose a stimulus package intended to promote growth and shore up weak parts of the economy.


Microsoft this week has appointed Mogens Elsberg as the new head of its Navision enterprise applications business, in charge of leading product strategy and managing partner relationships.


Nuovo rapimento di stranieri. Il gruppo viaggiava su un autobus fermato dai ribelliUn portavoce: "Libereremo gli ostaggi solo quando verranno richiamati i soldati tedeschi"                                            Afghanistan, sequestrati 18 sudcoreani I Taliban: "La Germania ritiri le truppe"                                                                                Autobomba contro i militari britannici impegnati nell'Helmand. Tre i feriti, oltre a due civili afgani


Lithuanian businessman Vladimir Romanov, who has struck a deal to buy a 20 percent stake in struggling Scottish Premier League club Hearts, said he would invest millions in the club if he was a major ...


Feds: Cigarette Makers Lied for 50 Years

Cigarette makers lied about the dangers of smoking for 50 years, the US government said on Tuesday as its $280 billion case against the industry went to trial.


The strict rules that once limited tax cuts and entitlement spending increases lapsed two years ago. Limits on spending lost their teeth.


Typhoon toll rises in Philippines and Vietnam

DANANG, Vietnam  - Typhoon Xangsane killed at least 120 people in the Philippines and Vietnam and left tens of thousands homeless, officials said on Tuesday.


Moneta unica scambiata a 1,3789 dollari e 168,13 yen


Canon, Toshiba to Form Flat Panel Display Venture

Japanese technology companies Canon Inc. and Toshiba Corp. said on Tuesday they would invest $1.82 billion in a joint venture to manufacture advanced flat panel displays.


'Forgotten' bow is sole bright spot in unmemorable frame

The opening for Sony's "The Forgotten" this weekend was memorable indeed as the Julianne Moore starrer was the only bright spot amid a sea of disappointments and a continuing September slump.


A former boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith returned to the stand Thursday after testifying the day before that his relationship with Smith stretched over two years and included a miscarriage.


Friends and fellow broadcasters attend the funeral of veteran DJ Alan "Fluff" Freeman in London.


The 108th Congress slogged toward an unhappy end yesterday, with leaders trading bitter personal accusations and lawmakers still fighting over


NATO prepared for north Kosovo "domino effect"

PRISTINA, Serbia  - NATO is prepared for the worst-case scenario of regional violence in the event Serbs in north Kosovo revolt over an imminent decision on the fate of the province, the NATO commander there said on Tuesday.


Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will announce a new cabinet line-up on Monday to try to shore up faltering support a month after his coalition suffered a massive election defeat.


Metallo prezioso scambiato a 653,45 dollari l'oncia


Chinaâs sizzling economy grew 11.5 percent in the third quarter, surging ahead despite official efforts to cool the countryâs boom.


Letter tells of rocket hit on US embassy

As combat raged in Chad's capital last weekend, U.S. Embassy staffers were busily shredding sensitive documents in the ambassador's office when a rocket blasted through a wall, roared across the room and burst out the opposite wall before exploding.


Sony Ericsson to make Windows Mobile phones

Sony Ericsson   and  Microsoft  will cooperate in making smartphones, with  the first Sony Ericsson handset based on the Windows Mobile  operating system on sale by the end of the year.


Britain to withhold $94 million from World Bank

Britain is to withhold a 50 million-pound (74 million-euro, 94 million-dollar) contribution to the World Bank in protest at conditions attached to aid for developing countries.


How the global satellite launch market is shaping up after a rocky few years.


Ghigo: da Letta forte esortazione a coordinamento aiuti


A strong earthquake rocked Costa Rica during the weekend, killing eight people and shaking the Central American nation during the Ibero-American summit.


Sevilla's Spanish cup tie with Real Betis is suspended after Sevilla coach Juande Ramos is knocked out by an object thrown from the crowd.


UN adopts resolution to intensify global anti-terror campaign

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on October 8 calling on states to strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism, including extraditing and prosecuting anyone who supports, finances and participates in terrorist


Astros pitcher Brandon Backe hit his first career homer, a two-run shot, and allowed one run in seven innings to keep Houston in the thick of the NL wild-card chase with an 11-5 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.


Football Former NFL defensive lineman and Northeastern standout Sean Jones surrendered to the FBI yesterday after he and four others were charged with bank fraud in an alleged scheme to pocket portions of more than $42 million in mortgage loans. Jones, 45, played with the Raiders, Oilers, and Packers from 1984- 96. The men face 12 counts of bank fraud, ...


Joanna Hayes covered her mouth in shock. Roman Sebrle pulled off his shoes and collapsed just past the finish line, chest heaving.


U.S. Softball Team Puts Australia in Its Place

The United States kept itself firmly on  course for a third straight Olympic softball gold medal when it  thrashed Australia 10-0 Sunday.


Phillies cut ties with Milton and Millwood

Free-agent pitchers Eric Milton and Kevin Millwood were not offered salary arbitration by the Phillies before Tuesday's midnight deadline, meaning their brief careers in Philadelphia are all but over.


Hurdle blocks North Korea talks, says U.S.

Six-way talks on ending North Korea's nuclear program resumed on Saturday with a dim promise of progress, but envoys remained cautious as the United States spoke of at least one hurdle in their way.


The new 'tween toy from Hasbro looks and works like a cell phone. Also: Rumors fly of a Verizon bid for MCI….  Google sits down to chat with Wall Street…. and more.


A federal grand jury indicted six men Tuesday on charges of plotting to kill soldiers in a raid on Fort Dix.


Bill Gates buys stake in Mexican brewer Femsa

Billionaire Bill Gates has taken a stake worth $392 million in Mexican brewer Femsa, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday.


China gets local version of "Access Hollywood"

It might be in Mandarin  and cover mostly Chinese movie and TV celebrities, but a local  version of Hollywood gossip show "Access Hollywood" comes with  all the glitz of the U.S. original.


Dollar Down on Record Current Account Gap

The dollar slipped against the euro and the yen early in New York on Tuesday immediately after the release of data showing the U.S. current account deficit ballooned to a new record of $166.18 billion in the second quarter.


Chinese team in hot water over American ringer

Chinese basketball club Xinjiang Guanghui have been docked 15 points and lost their place in the domestic playoffs for fielding an American who was pretending to be a local, state media reported on Friday.


Roma, 16:57 - CALCIO, SERIE A: RISULTATI 21A GIORNATA

Ecco i risultati della 21/a giornata (seconda di ritorno) del campionato di calcio di serie A.


Disturbingthepeace, 6, likely to be retired

Disturbingthepeace, the champion California-bred sprinter of 2002, is likely to be retired after running poorly in two starts this summer, trainer Darrell Vienna said Friday.


Prosecutors Say Jackson Has 'Prior Sexual Offenses'

Prosecutors are seeking to admit evidence of Michael Jackson's "prior sexual offenses" in his trial for child molestation, but the nature of the material was kept secret by the judge.


A mountaintop property located near the Hollywood sign and once owned by Howard Hughes is up for sale.


IBM is expanding the number of third-part companies that can tap into its ISV partner support programs. An automated application system makes it easier for application software vendors to take


Iranian Bill Backs Nuclear Program Drive

To cries of "Death to America" and "God is Greatest" Iran's hard-liner-dominated parliament passed a bill on Sunday obliging the government to continue efforts to develop a nuclear energy program.


Hot and bothered: Naked US tourist shocks German city

A NAKED American tourist raised eyebrows when he went for a walk through a German city and told police he thought this was acceptable behaviour in Germany. via News.com.au


Israel Approves Release of Palestinian Prisoners

Israel's cabinet on Sunday approved the release of 500 Palestinian prisoners in what Prime Minister Ariel Sharon called a goodwill gesture to bolster new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and build mutual trust.


Michael Dell says Kevin Rollins will stay, but little else.


Two days after the American trade embargo was lifted from Libya, the European Union yesterday approved to lift the economic sanctions imposed on Tripoli in addition to lifting arms sales to it.


Deneuve to head Venice film festival jury

French star Catherine Deneuve,  named best actress at 1998's Venice International Film  Festival, will head the main competition jury at the 63rd  edition of the event, organizers said on Wednesday.


Tests found no serious damage in Carson Palmer's left knee Monday, but the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was still on crutches and wearing a bulky brace.


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The prime minister will address MPs on the Asian disaster, as he tries to quell fresh rumours of a rift with Gordon Brown.


Republican Mitt Romney said Wednesday he wants to protect Iowa and New Hampshire as the leadoff nomination states but also wants all states' delegates seated at next year's GOP National Convention.


Lebanon's prime minister called Israel's blockade of the country illegal on Saturday and the parliament speaker urged Arab nations to break the siege.


Britain's seas are in crisis, with key species in serious decline, according to a report by the WWF.


I due giovani erano legati al pentito Luigi Giuliano


Elton John, Warren Beatty Among Honorees At Kennedy Center

And so, the British-born pop star says he didn't exchange views with President George W. Bush as he was given one of this year's Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night in Washington.


An earthquake on Indonesia's Sulawesi island forces people to flee their homes, fearing another tsunami.


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

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


IBM has won a long-term contract from  Honeywell worth several hundred million dollars, its largest  military/aerospace engineering contract since IBM exited the  field a decade ago, it said on Monday.


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Two US sailors are shot dead in their barracks in the Gulf state of Bahrain, the US Navy says.


The owner of the world's second most used internet search engine posted net income of $253.3m (Â£141m) or 17 cents a share, including a gain related to the sale of a portion of its stake in Google.


Ministro Economia, correggere squilibrio tra generazioni


Michael Jackson Arrives for Court Showdown

Surrounded by members of his famous family and dressed Michael Jackson arrived in court on Friday for a key face to face encounter with the mother of the boy he is accused of molesting.


MOSCOW - A powerful bomb shredded a passenger bus yesterday, killing eight people and injuring more than 60 in a central Russian city known for gang violence.


It's conference season, and there's still a chance to sign up for lightning talks. Until now, there were no written rules for giving lighting talks. Mark Fowler explains.


Scientists know that Earth endures cyclical ice ages, but they don't know why. Perhaps you do. In the Wired Wiki.


Shorter Intern Shifts Mean Fewer Medical Errors

Harvard University's teaching hospital is introducing what would seem to be a common-sense move but is really a revolution in medical education: a 16-hour limit on the


Nine bodies of Iraqi soldiers found in Mosul

Nine bodies of Iraqi soldiers were found Saturday morning in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, the US military said. "Soldiers from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division discovered


Glunz Bavarian Haus, located at 4128 N. Lincoln Ave., is hosting an authentic Oktoberfest Celebration through Oct.


Oil Demand, the Climate and the Energy Ladder

Jeroen van der Veer, 60, Royal Dutch Shellâs chief executive, offers his views on the energy challenge facing the world and the challenge posed by global warming.


Iraqi Troops to Take Lead in Fighting Militia

Iraq will send troops to Najaf to battle a Shiite Muslim militia after peace talks collapsed between the government and Moqtada Sadr.


As the investment bank with the most exposure to mortgages, Bear Stearns was particularly vulnerable to the crisis in the U.S. credit markets this summer.


Chrysler Championship ninth victory of year for hard-working ...

Vijay Singh drops a birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Chrysler Championship, Sunday on the Copperhead Course at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla.


US stocks were higher on Wednesday even as crude oil prices touched a record at over $52 per barrel, which helped boost energy shares.


Two Palestinians shot dead as US defends Israeli military actions

An Israeli air strike launched early on Tuesday in northern Gaza killed one Palestinian and injured two others, locals said. An Israeli military source said the attack targeted a group of armed men in Jabalya refugee camp, and that three of them were hit.


Springer Bests Crowd Favorites at Westminster

Tuesday night, Robert Indeglia, a purebred human, pointed to an English springer spaniel named James, designating him Best in Show at the Westminsterâs 131st edition, at Madison Square Garden.


Studios and directors begin informal contract talks

The Directors Guild of  America has begun casual contract talks with the studios, and  an announcement of formal negotiations appears likely within  the coming week, a step that ensures the writers strike will  persist for some time.


'Uomo giusto per unire tutte le sensibilita' della sinistra'


Migrant Romanian workers leave children at home

BALACIU, Romania  - Desperate parents are fleeing the poverty of Romania's countryside in search of work elsewhere in the European Union, leaving their children behind to be cared for by others.


Finnish security firm F-Secure has warned that open platforms like Symbian in smartphones are turning into a security challenge with increasing instances of malware attacks.


NKorea raises hopes at start of nuke talks

North Korea has said it may be willing to give up its nuclear weapons, as fresh six-nation talks began amid warnings that four years of tough diplomacy on Pyongyang was now at a crossroads.


Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises said Friday it will close five Saks Fifth Avenue stores in California. In all, the company will close eight stores and one Off 5th nationwide.


Madrid, 14:32 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID: CAPELLO CONVOCA BECKHAM

David Beckham torna ad essere un giocatore del Real Madrid a tutti gli effetti. Oggi infatti, l'ingl...


President Bush was resented by his fellow flyboys in the Texas Air National Guard because "he didn't really have to go by the rules," a former Guard staffer claimed yesterday.


Lawmakers began debating Wednesday whether the Transylvanian fortress commonly known as Dracula's Castle was legally returned to an heir of Romania's royal family and whether he is allowed to sell it.


Long Ago, a Rodent as Big as a Bull Lurked in South America

Uruguayan scientists have uncovered fossil evidence of the biggest species of rodent ever found, more than eight feet long and weighing between 1,700 and 3,000 pounds.


Va. Tech panel to issue wide suggestions

A panel reviewing the Virginia Tech shootings likely will issue broad recommendations for agencies involved in the tragedy, from police to the university to the mental health community, the panel's chairman said.


Mexico's Cemex, one of the world's largest makers of concrete will pay $4.1 billion for British rival RMC Group, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.


Opponents of a plan to give the ethnic Albanian minority in  Macedonia greater clout aim to force a vote  on the issue.


Sprinter Kostas Kenteris declared himself innocent as he left an Athens hospital yesterday amid questions from prosecutors, fellow Greeks and the IOC about his missed drug test and motorcycle accident. "I am suffering a great injustice and I want to ...


Lost Innocence, Now Appearing in the Economy

Economic events in January, it turns out, were enough to crack the composure of some usual glass-is-half-full types.


O.J. Simpson is in custody in Florida on allegations that he violated terms of his release on bail by calling one of his co-defendants in a Las Vegas armed robbery case, a court official said Friday.


The psychologist who notified police of a 12-year-old boy's claims of being molested by pop singer Michael Jackson had patients on both sides of the case, a defense lawyer indicated in court Tuesday.


China mine explosion kills 56, 100 missing

An underground gas explosion in a mine in central China has killed at least 56 workers and left almost 100 missing in one of the worst mining disasters in recent memory, officials said today.


Rap star P Diddy is sued by a man who alleges the Grammy-winner punched him outside a US nightclub.


Tiszakeszi Journal: Vatican Penance: Forgive Us Our Carbon Output

A donation from a Hungarian company will help the Vatican become the worldâs first carbon-neutral state.


A 40-year-old woman, who has no feeling from her waist down, praises bee sting therapy.


Flash floods and landslides leave at least 143 people dead and 60 missing in  south-west China.


Myanmar PM sacked to prevent military disintegrating: state media

Myanmar's ruling junta openly accused its former premier of corruption and said he was sacked to prevent the disintegration of the country's powerful military.


Register to win a $2,400 scholarship for you or a family member. Simply fill out the 3-step form for additional information from any of our colleges and you will automatically be entered.


Most original draft-802.11n products should be firmware upgradable to the second draft, expected to be formally approved this week; interoperability should be vastly improved.


Oscars in bag for Day-Lewis, Christie: critics

LOS ANGELES  - If the opinions of the nation's critics are anything to go by, Daniel Day-Lewis can pretty much pick up his best actor Oscar right now.


NEW YORK Scientists from India working in the Himalayas have discovered a new species of monkey, a stocky, short-tailed, brown-haired creature they have named the Macaca munzala, or Arunachal macaque.


All those dog day afternoons have paid off for Sidney Lumet.


At least 6 Palestinians die in retaliatory raid

At least six Palestinians, including four militants linked to Fatah, were killed and 24 were wounded Friday during an Israeli Army raid near Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, local medics and army officials said.


When Romanians pick a president Sunday, their main choice is between the forces of the past — flawed but comfortingly familiar — and an inexperienced challenger promising a dynamic, Western-leaning future.


UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said yesterday that a 15-year international effort to stem global warming has not halted the buildup of greenhouse gas emissions and that governments must take "unprecedented action" to reverse the trend.


Train drivers' union Aslef suspends two 24-hour walkouts which would have crippled services across southern England.


Two teenagers have been indicted on charges including attempted murder in a shooting at a school bus stop that wounded six people.


Curry's dunk give Knicks win over Lakers

Eddy Curry scored four of his 19 points in the final minute, including a go-ahead dunk with 7.1 seconds remaining, and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-106 on Tuesday night.


After 40 years in North Korea and a month in the brig, US Army ...

For nearly four decades, he was a prisoner of the North Koreans. Then US Army deserter Charles Jenkins came to Japan this year, faced a court-martial and was sentenced to a month in jail.


(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Despite this statistic, fewer than half of Americans undergo a colonoscopy to detect this cancer early.


California's New Stem-Cell Initiative Is Already Raising Concerns

Medical ethicists are concerned that the $3 billion that California approved for embryonic stem cell research could become a bonanza for private profiteers.


Ferry Disaster Haunts the Baltic Sea 10 Years On

Ilkka Karppala remembers the stormy day before a night 10 years ago when the Estonia sank, killing 852 people in one of the worst maritime disasters in history.


Instead of making a serious run at acquiring Shaquille O'Neal over the summer, the Dallas Mavericks decided to build their team around Dirk Nowitzki.


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- A suicide bomber blew himself up yesterday before a rally supporting Pakistan's chief justice against the president, killing 15 people in the latest attack in a spate of violence since the army stormed a mosque held by Islamic extremists.


Supreme Court Questions Juvenile Death Penalty

The U.S. Supreme Court questioned on  Wednesday whether world opinion against the death penalty for  juveniles should influence its decision on the  constitutionality of executing those who committed murder at  age 16 or 17.


A Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee said Friday it was inappropriate for the Army's surgeon general to compare the overdose deaths of injured soldiers in the military's care to that of actor Heath Ledger.


Two people are killed and many injured in an explosion at a concert by an Indian star Shahrukh Khan in Sri Lanka


Fatturato netto consolidato in crescita del 32%


A pair of conjoined Iraqi twins began separation surgery in the Saudi capital Saturday, the state-run news agency reported.


Episcopal church summit fails to agree on gays

A high-level meeting called by the   Archbishop of Canterbury failed to find a way to stop the U.S.   Episcopal church from splintering even further over gay issues,   church leaders announced on Wednesday.


Lloyds TSB reports an 11% rise in pre-tax profits to Â£4.25bn for 2006, but predicts a "challenging" 2007.


Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 32 shots, and the Pittsburgh Penguins ended a nearly five-year home losing streak against the Florida Panthers, winning 3-0 Tuesday night.


IBM borrows Power6 design for telephony chips

InfoWorld - IBM is pulling out the heavy artillery in its quest to build custom chips for both telephony backbone and handheld wireless devices, announcing a processor family built with silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology that is usually reserved for server processors.


For weeks, Paul Hamm's Olympic gold medal sat in a drawer at his boyhood home, carefully tucked inside a sock so it wouldn't be scratched or damaged.


A guide for tackling an infectious vomiting bug on board cruise ships has been compiled by health experts.


WHO Hopes Clean Water Guide Helps Prevent Disease

The World Health Organization issued new  guidelines on Tuesday on preventing contamination of drinking  water supplies and resultant illnesses.


Horrific evidence of systemic abuse of special needs children at state-run orphanage in Baghdad.


Rape conviction rates remain close to an all-time low despite efforts by the government, police and prosecutors to improve performance, according to Home Office research published today.


The youngest brother of Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich was found dead at his home Wednesday.


London's bid team will reveal their final plans for hosting the 2012 Olympic Games when they unveil full details of the bid document on Friday.


BOSTON -- After suffering decades of defeat and disappointment, the 2004 Boston Red Sox made history Wednesday night, beating the Yankees in the house that Ruth built and claiming the American League championship trophy.


Libya says "no exceptions" in migrant expulsions

Libya will make no exceptions in its drive to expel illegal immigrants and any recruitment of foreign labor in future must be done through legal channels, an official said on Sunday.


Minorities less likely to get pain relief: study

Black and Hispanic patients in pain are less likely than whites to get powerful painkillers from U.S. hospital emergency departments, but the reasons may go beyond sheer racial bias, researchers said on Tuesday.


JERUSALEM - Two Palestinian women planning to carry out homicide bombings were arrested in the last two days, and Israeli forces are conducting a massive search for a third, officials said yesterday.


EU seeks clarification of US delay in WTO air row

EU trade chief Peter Mandelson wants clarification of the US stance in threatened WTO action over aid to Airbus, his spokeswoman said Friday after a US official indicated Washington was delaying such action.


The world premiere of "Three Days in the Life, a documentary about John Lennon, was canceled after lawyers for the slain Beatle's widow, Yoko Ono, warned that she had not authorized any public viewing of the film.


A jury convicted a 50-year-old man Monday in the slaying of an elderly aunt of former "Dateline NBC" anchor Stone Phillips.


Darfuris Fleeing Villages, Report Govt Attacks

KALMA CAMP, Sudan  - Darfuri Dowsa Ahmed Hassan  said he was standing in the market place when he heard the  Antonov plane's drone and watched it drop three bombs on his  village, killing a mother and her three children.


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PRAGUE -- President Bush arrived yesterday to begin an eight-day visit to Europe, at a time when Russia is angry over US plans for a Europe-based antimissile system and allies on the Continent are pressing Washington to back UN action on global warming.


Troops say they occupy all of Fallujah; Coalition death in Baghdad

FALLUJAH, Iraq Iraqi officials say Fallujah is now freed from militants, but US military officials say it could take several days to clear the final pockets of insurgents.


The Rev. Marcial Maciel, a Mexican priest who founded the Legionaries of Christ religious order and was disciplined by Pope Benedict XVI after sex abuse allegations, has died in the United States, his order said Thursday. He was 87.


France backs Deby, may intervene in Chad

After a green light from the UN, France decided Tuesday to scrap its neutrality and help fend off a rebel advance.


The Web glitterati came out for the Web 2.0 conference at San Francisco's swanky Nikko hotel this week. In attendance were Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Netscape cofounder Marc Andreessen, Bill


No verdict reached on two British bomb suspects

A jury failed to reach a verdict on  Tuesday on two men accused of being part of an Islamist  militant cell that tried to set off suicide bombs on London's  transport system on July 21, 2005.


Al centro dell'inchiesta viaggi a Saint Tropez, alberghi extralusso e discoteche per vip"Ci vediamo in discoteca": dentro i festini, fuori i paparazzi in attesa                                          Coca e veline, le notti brave di Milano "Quello che conta Ã¨ l'immagine"                                                                                di PIERO COLAPRICO


Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's security forces fired on a Hamas rally in the West Bank and battles between the two factions erupted in Gaza on Friday, prompting a Hamas leader to accuse Abbas of starting a war.


Dollar dips as US markets close for holiday ahead of Greenspan speech

The dollar eased against the euro and yen in quiet European trading as US markets shut for a public holiday ahead of a keenly-awaited economic speech from Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan.


Nvidia launches GeForce 7950 GT and 7900 GS chips

Nvidia plugs gaping holes in its product range with the new GeForce 7950 GT and 7900GS Nvidia has launched two new versions of its mighty GeForce 7900 graphics chip with the GeForce 7900 GS going on sale immediately and the GeForce 7950 GT hitting the shops on 14th September.â¦


Study: Living in the Suburbs Can Make You Sick

Living in the suburbs may have once  been part of the American dream but it can lead to nightmares  such as high blood pressure, arthritis and headaches,  researchers reported on Monday.


Brown visits India in trade and climate change push

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived Sunday in India from China, looking for movement from New Delhi on tackling climate change while also building on strong trade and investment links.


Scatta il piano De Gennaro: si parte con l'ex Manifattura, Marigliano e VillariccaAncora fiaccolate e cortei di protesta nella notte in alcuni dei comuni interessati                                          Rifiuti, via libera a tre siti A Napoli fischi alla Iervolino                                                                                di CRISTINA ZAGARIA


The actress Sandra Oh recently talked about her new television series, working with her husband and what it's like being one of the only actors of Korean descent working in Hollywood.


Rescued Mother Tells of Three Days in Hell

Holding up the corpse of a man just shot dead in front of hundreds of hostages at a Russian school, the rebel — his pockets stuffed with ammunition and grenades — warned: "If a child utters even a sound, we'll kill another one."


Authorities Puzzle Over Deadly Ariz. Crash

PHOENIX - Police on Sunday were still trying to determine who was driving a stolen truck loaded with illegal immigrants that smashed into other vehicles and rolled over, killing six people and injuring 15, some critically.    Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials questioned a man they had believed was the driver, but he turned out to be a passenger, said Arizona Department of Public Safety Sgt...


Web magazine pioneer Slate is to be snapped up by the Washington Post, the two companies have announced. The Post will buy the publication from current owner Microsoft, but details of the deal were not released.


Indetto da Anm per protesta a ddl giustizia a vaglio Senato


Flyi Will Return Up to 20 Jets to Major Creditor

Flyi Inc., parent of financially troubled low-fare carrier Independence Air, said last night it has reached agreement with a major creditor to return as many as 20 of its 83 regional jets in an effort to avert a bankruptcy filing.


NASA Inspector's Space Shuttle Checks Questioned

ORLANDO, Fla.  -- A former NASA inspector has been accused of lying about inspecting crucial parts on the space shuttle Discovery before and after the Columbia disaster that killed seven astronauts and grounded the entire orbiter fleet...


New Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond tells the BBC that independence for Scotland is inevitable.


Michael Douglas says technology is helping children from across the world gain a better understanding of humanity's cultures and religions.


Flood-Hit Philippine Towns Mop Up, Rescuers Arrive

Weather improved in the Philippines on Saturday after four heavy storms in two weeks, helping rescuers reach thousands cut off by landslides and


Astronaut fired a month after kidnap attempt

NASA on Wednesday fired a female US astronaut who made national headlines when she was arrested for driving halfway across the country in a diaper to confront a love rival.


Rocket Blast in Central Baghdad Kills One Person

A rocket has landed in a busy street in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killing at least one person. Witnesses say the rocket hit a side street in the Karrada neighborhood, a busy shopping area in the heart of the city.


As Playoffs Near, Edwards Is Gaining Momentum

Carl Edwards missed Nascarâs playoffs in 2006, but he seems like a lock to make it this year.


US, Russia, China, India and Burma are among countries that have refused to sign the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty and are not attending the five-day Nairobi summit on a mine-free world.


NOTIZIE FLASH: 1/A EDIZIONE - LA CRONACA

Roma. ''Ci hanno bendato. Per farci perdere il senso dell'orientamento ci hanno fatto vagare come trottole per Baghdad. Poi in una casa, dopo un interrogatorio serrato, hanno accusato le due Simone di essere delle spie''.


The NHS is being urged by MPs to resolve staff suspensions within six months to help save Â£14m.


Cosi' ministro del Lavoro su sciopero pubblico impiego


British working time guidelines infringe EU law: court

Britain's guidelines on working hours infringe European Union law that gives employees the right to minimum daily and weekly rest periods, Europe's highest court has ruled.


Police say London bomb could have killed

Explosive experts defused a car bomb packed with petrol, gas and nails on Friday which could have caused huge loss of life in London's busy theatre district and raised fears of a terrorist attack, police said.


Software giant Microsoft unveils a music-downloading service - MSN Music - to rival Apple's iTunes and other providers.


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has warned the outlook for the US economy is deteriorating.


Nearly 400 players took sides for Dark Angel, a 26-hour âscenarioâ paintball game based, in part, on the television show of the same name.


North Korea slams U.S. ahead of nuclear deadline

North Korea, facing a looming deadline in a nuclear disarmament deal, blamed the United States on Monday for hurting the prospects for peace on the Korean peninsula with plans to attack the reclusive state.


Samba has fighting chance now against Microsoft

Microsoft's  compliance with a  landmark European Union antitrust decision has opened  competition for servers, where one rival says it now has a  fighting chance to take on the software giant's dominance.


Daughter of newspaper magnate makes major donation to breast ...

TORONTO (CP) - Members of the family of the late Roy Thomson have donated $25 million to fight breast cancer. It's believed to be the single largest private gift for cancer research in Canadian history.


While Huckabee and Romney work to win the caucus, McCain, Thompson and Giuliani all can only hope their tough talk on war and immigration will net them a respectable third-place finish


Bank restatement shows higher first-half profit

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- SunTrust Banks Inc. on Friday said third-quarter profit rose 11 percent and reported a restated profit for the first half of 2004, as expected.


Dell recalls nearly a million defective adapters

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of 990,000 AC adapters distributed by Round Rock-based Dell Inc.


Mahmoud Abbas, the new chief of the Palestine Liberation Organization, stood at the door of the Egyptian military helicopter and implored the frenzied crowd to move back.


Today on the presidential campaign trail

Huckabee bags a pheasant in Iowa ... Obama promises to watch over veterans' health care ... Giuliani's doctor says he's in good health ... Edwards shores up NH support ... Poll says George W. Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton are the man and woman most admired by Americans


Thierry Henry had to settle for the runners-up spot in FIFA's World Player of the Year award for the second year running after Barcelona's brilliant Brazilian Ronaldinho took the honour.


Massive wildfires in Greece were "generally receding" on Wednesday, fire authorities said, as anger rose over the government's handling of the catastrophic blazes that have seared vast stretches of countryside and killed at least 64 people.


Mexicans tighten grip on drugs across continent

CULIACAN, Mexico  - From the lush mountain valleys of Peru to America's toughest streets, ruthless Mexican gangs are grabbing control of the multi-billion dollar cocaine and crystal meth smuggling trade.


Six-time All-Star catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. signed a $550,000 contract Wednesday with the Texas Rangers to be a part-time player next season.


Kim Basinger has been ordered to appear in court to explain why she should not be held in contempt for allegedly disobeying a judge's orders concerning ex-husband Alec Baldwin's visitation time with their daughter.


Pentagon Lawyers Challenge Detainee Plan

Top military lawyers said that some provisions would not withstand legal scrutiny or do enough to repair the nationÂs tarnished reputation.


Syria Open to Cooperating with U.S. on Iraq -Powell

Syria has shown a new readiness to work with U.S.-led forces to stop arms, militants and money from crossing into Iraq and fueling insurgency, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Wednesday.


Experts: Parents Not to Blame for Hyperactive Kids

Children suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are not disrupting their school classes or their neighborhoods because of poor parenting, UK scientists said on Wednesday.


BBC Middle East analyst Roger Hardy assesses the Palestinian figures who may succeed to Yasser Arafat.


Marsiglia, 13:32 - CALCIO, MARSIGLIA: DUE SETTIMANE DI STOP PER RIBERY

Stop di almeno due settimane per Frank Ribery. Il fantasista del Marsiglia si è infortunato a...


For Islanders, an Early Look at a Top Prospect

The Islandersâ first-round draft choice in 2006, Kyle Okposoâs decision to turn pro has become a big issue because of its timing and the role the Islanders might have played in it.


Militants Threaten to Kill U.S., UK Hostages in Iraq

Insurgents threatened to kill two  Americans and a Briton on Saturday unless Iraqi women prisoners  are freed, and launched a suicide car bomb attack on Iraqi  security forces that killed at least 23 people.


Ex-Libertines frontman Pete Doherty is given a suspended four month sentence for possessing a flick knife.


Chambers: Cisco CEO Teams With Bill Gates To Combat Hackers

Chief Executive John Chambers and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates may have different leadership styles. And their firms certainly specialize in disparate aspects of the computer-Internet spectrum.


Microsoft Corp.  said on Tuesday it would buy anti-virus software maker Sybari Software Inc. in its second such deal in three months to shore up security in its Windows and e-mail software, which are the most frequent targets of malicious programmers.


Mussina, Matsui Set Up Game One Victory for Yankees

Mike Mussina retired the first 19 batters he faced and Hideki Matsui drove in five runs as the New York Yankees opened the American League Championship Series with a wild 10-7 win over the Boston Red Sox Tuesday.


Alex Rodriguez became the first Yankee to reach 50 home runs since Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle in 1961.


By staff writers and wires. PRIME MINISTER John Howard wants to strike a new anti-terrorism treaty with Indonesian President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono after he is sworn in as leader of the world's largest Muslim nation.


COLUMBIA, Missouri (Ticker) -- No. 17 Missouri went out and proved it was deserving of its first preseason ranking since 1980. The Tigers scored 21 points in less than 10 minutes and went on to trounce Arkansas


E' quanto la Confindustria ha chiesto al governo


This week wraps up our section on Object-Oriented JavaScript with a look at prototypes, the JavaScript execution context, var x, this.x, and x, inheritance using closures and prototypes and more. By Cristian Darie, Bogdan Brinzarea. 1029


A Baptist Coalition Aims for Moderate Image

Baptist groups are meeting to try to mend old fractures  and present a more diverse and moderate image.


UK soldiers serving in Iraq are surveyed after the US says 20% of its troops suffer brain injuries.


Iran producing uranium feed that can be used to make nuclear ...

VIENNA : Iran is producing the uranium feedstuff that could be used to make nuclear weapons, only days before it is due to introduce a promised ban on all such enrichment activities, diplomats told AFP.


iPhone to feature special YouTube player

Blog: After announcing YouTube integration for the Apple TV, the company announces that the highly anticipated iPhone will also have built-in YouTube features.


Sox go wild, clinch date with playoffs: Rout of Devil Rays kicks ...

After discovering that the magic number formula had played tricks on them, the Red Sox [stats, schedule] went out last night and defeated the Tampa Bay Devil Rays [stats


Italia al 2%, dato piu' basso nel G7 dopo Giappone


Texas man freed after 26 years in prison

Three times during his nearly 27 years in prison, Charles Chatman went before a parole board and refused to admit he was a rapist. His steadfastness was vindicated Thursday, when a judge released him because of new DNA evidence showing he indeed wasn't. The release of Chatman, 47, added to Dallas County's nationally unmatched number of wrongfully convicted inmates.


A brace from Patrick Kluivert earns Newcastle victory against Israel's Bnei Sakhnin in an ill-tempered Uefa Cup clash.


A seriously ill baby, whose parents refuse to let her die, should be kept alive if only to give them time to think again, a doctor says.


Bernie Ecclestone will return to court on Monday for the start of the High Court case involving Formula One Holdings (FOH) and Speed Investments.


Bodies of 49 Iraqi Soldiers Found Shot Dead

BAQUBA, Iraq  - The bodies of 49 soldiers of  Iraq's new army have been found shot dead northeast of Baghdad,  police and Iraqi National Guard officers said on Sunday.


Pieces of architectural history sit on Milwaukee's south side — a row of four duplexes and two cottages designed by Frank Lloyd Wright more than 90 years ago for low-to-moderate-income families.


Europe May Be Gaining in Smart Home Tech

From the outside, it looks like just another house on an upscale residential street outside Barcelona. But inside this "smart house," its creators say, is the most advanced domestic technology in Europe.


David Cameron calls for the setting up of a "21st Century equivalent" of national service for young people.


U.N.'s Ban visits Sudan with Darfur in focus

TURIN, Italy  - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon headed for Sudan on Monday to lay the groundwork for a solution to the festering Darfur conflict through talks and deployment of thousands of peacekeepers.


High-tech missile destroyer sails to Japan

A new U.S. guided missile destroyer docked in Japan on Saturday amid tensions over North Korea's missile tests, but the military said the arrival was routine and had been planned months ago.


Roger Federer was sent spinning to a stunning defeat as Czech 18-year-old Tomas Berdych produced the most incredible upset that this Olympic tennis tournament will see.


Mosca, 20:20 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: CSKA MOSCA-AMBURGO 1-0

Il cska Mosca ha battuto l'Amburgo 1-0 (0-0) in un incontro valido per la seconda giornata del grupp...


Opium production hits record globally, UN says

VIENNA -- Afghanistan produced dramatically more opium in 2006, increasing its yield by nearly 50 percent from a year earlier and pushing global opium production to a new record high, a UN report said today .


Japanese gamemaker Nintendo said yesterday it will replace 3.2 million straps for its popular Wii computer game controllers after receiving a rash of reports that the device flew out of the hands of overzealous players.


PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- KB Toys Inc., the toy store chain which sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, announced Tuesday that it will close another 148 to 238 stores.


Syria's president says an alleged missile deal that has angered Israel will not be discussed in Moscow.


U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average to a record close, as strong profits from such companies as Bear Stearns Cos. boosted optimism about the economy.


Schumacher spinout gives Barrichello pole position at new Chinese ...

Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher took on the Shanghai circuit Saturday in qualifying for the first Chinese Grand Prix.


UK sets Iran deadline to end nuclear bomb work

The British government yesterday set a November ultimatum for Iran to suspend all activities linked to production of a nuclear bomb - a deadline that effectively marks the failure of more than a year of negotiations between Tehran and the European troika


Fresh fighting between the Army and Tutsi rebels has prompted new camps of displaced persons to spring up suddenly in the past three weeks, taxing efforts of relief workers to provide food and adequate shelter.


Japanese stocks have failed to measure up to an assessment made in April by Merrill Lynch's chief global strategist, David Bowers, who said Japan was "very much everyone's favorite equity market.


Demetris Nichols matched his career high with 28 points, hitting a school-record six straight 3-pointers in the second half, and No. 21 Syracuse beat Colgate 79-52 on Saturday night.


Bay Area biotech giant Chiron reassured lawmakers Tuesday that there will be enough flu vaccine to meet the nation's need. A manufacturing problem had delayed shipments intended to arrive over the summer.


Nepal's top companies shut down after rebel attack on hotel

Many top companies in Nepal shut down after Maoist rebels bombed a luxury hotel, raising fears for the health of the Himalayan kingdom's tourism-dependent economy.


While Fred Thompson's "Law & Order" character disappears from NBC starting Saturday because of concerns over federal equal time provisions, cable viewers will still have plenty of opportunities to see his District Attorney Arthur Branch.


BANGKOK, Thailand Sept. 30, 2004 - Millions of volunteers led by emergency teams fanned out across Thailand on Thursday in a new drive to fight bird flu after the prime minister gave officials 30 days to eradicate the epidemic.


Arctic States Agree Small Steps to Slow Thaw

REYKJAVIK - Eight Arctic countries agreed on small steps to brake a rapid thaw of the region on Wednesday with indigenous peoples accusing Washington of blocking stronger action meant to slow global warming.


Forum Raises Awareness About Online Predators

By Nora Froeschle, Tulsa World, Okla.  Mar. 6--Knowing what LMIRL means could help parents keep their children safe from online predators.


Goleada dei partenopei a Udine, la Juve passa a Cagliari


A major report on US policy in Iraq offer no "magic formula" to solve the crisis, the White House has said.


Secca smentita dello stilista, non sto vagliando compratori


Opening the Doors to Greater Understanding

By DAN BUGLASS  DON'T lie in on Sunday, dig out the wellies and get out to a farm: that is the message from the many hundreds of farmers across the UK who will be hosting "Open Farm Sunday" this weekend.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Ahman Green ran up, down and all over the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers...


Stocks fall as Intel drop hurts tech shares

Stocks fell on Wednesday, with both   the Nasdaq and S&P 500 earlier dropping more than 1 percent, as   Intel Corp. INTC.O dragged other tech issues lower and   surging U.S. labor costs renewed inflation concerns.


LONDON - Police have cleared a Greek passenger plane travelling from Athens to New York after a bomb threat Sunday prompted the pilot to divert the aircraft to London.


U.S. Treasuries broke a three-day  rally and retreated on Thursday as investors turned cautious  before the climax of the week -- the August payrolls report.


Salesforce.com Enhances Its Software-As-Service Approach

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


Jeanne, the sixth hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic season, was poised Thursday to rake across the Caribbean as Hurricane Ivan did just days ago.


The French president defends judges embroiled in a row with Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy.


Top-Seeded Federer Upset in Second Round

ATHENS, Greece - Top-seeded Roger Federer was eliminated in the second round of the Olympics Tuesday night, losing 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic. Federer, who won Wimbledon the past two years and replaced Andy Roddick atop the ...


New Web site allows salespeople to help solve the puzzle of whom to reach

It sounds like a 1999 dot-com spin on eBay: A new San Mateo start-up called Jigsaw says it is launching a platform where users can buy, sell and trade business cards.


Analysts Doubt Kerkorian Is Finished With GM

With the collapse of his bid to push General Motors Corp. into an alliance with two foreign automakers, Kirk Kerkorian has yet to reap a windfall on his investment in the automaker, which analysts said could drive him to seek ways to further lift the stock price.


US Interest Rates Boosted for Third Straight Month

The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, Tuesday raised short term interest rates for the third time in as many months. The central bank believes the economy has absorbed the sharp rise in energy prices that occurred earlier this year.


London - Here's the good news for Manchester City: Manchester United will be without lethal striker Ruud van Nistelrooy for this weekend's crosstown derby at Old Trafford.


Microsoft to Release Communication Server

Microsoft Corp. plans a Dec. 1 release for the latest version of its server software that aims to give companies more secure instant messaging and other corporate communications tools.


Finnish Police confirms TJ Group suspected of crime

The Helsinki Police Department's white-collar crime unit is investigating negligence in the reporting of the issue of the Finnish software company TJ Group, the Police told the Finnish News Agency STT Thursday.


Engineer Builds Robot That Walks on Water

With inspiration from nature and some help from research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a team led by Carnegie Mellon engineering professor Metin Sitti built a tiny robot that


Famed Ganges River Called Holy, but Reeks of Filth

By TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press  It is worshipped despite its garbage, chemicals and sewage.   ALLAHABAD, India -- Among believers, the river has many names: The Pure. Destroyer of Sin. Light Amid the Darkness of Ignorance.


After 'Battle of the Buffet', rivals ready for second helpings

SIR ALEX FERGUSON ventured yesterday that Chelsea are suddenly the âbig concernâ for his Manchester United team, but there is nothing like a confrontation with Arsenal to set his pulse racing.


Leading European Scientist Tapped by Lighting Science Group, Inc. to...

Lighting Science Group, Inc., formerly The Phoenix Group Corporation has announced that Claes Beckman, PhD, has accepted an appointment to the Scientific Board of Advisors of the company.


Ryu Seung-min beat China's Wang Hao in six games Monday, becoming the first South Korean to win the men's table tennis gold medal since the sport was added at the Seoul Olympics in 1988.


A judge in Milan today ruled that two former auditors of Parmalat should stand trial over the â¬14bn collapse of the Italian dairy giant.


France is set to elect a new National Assembly, with a big win predicted for President Nicolas Sarkozy's party.


The National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers put ace starter Ben Sheets on the disabled list with a sprained finger on Monday.


Pentagon sends another detainee to Guantanamo

The Pentagon said on Friday it sent a suspected commander of an al Qaeda-affiliated group to the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, increasing detainee ranks at the facility as some U.S. officials in Washington weigh closing it.


Milano, 11:36 - CALCIO, CATANIA: CAMPO SQUALIFICATO FINO AL 30/6

Il giudice sportivo ha squalificato il campo del Catania calcio fino al 30 giugno. La decisione &egr...


On the August 24 edition of FOX News Channel's Hannity & Colmes, co-host Alan Colmes confronted John E. O'Neill, co-founder of Swift Boat Veterans for Truth and co-author of Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry, about


Rapper accused of copyright infringement

Birdman faces a federal lawsuit that accuses him of sampling other artists' songs without paying licensing fees.


The United Nations, citing evidence of   severe torture, said Iraq had become deadlier than ever, as   local Iraqi forces took charge of a southern province from   departing Italian soldiers on Thursday.


A new genetic test can tell doctors  which breast cancer patients need to undergo the discomfort of  chemotherapy -- and suggests many women don't need to,  researchers said on Friday.


Football's world governing body bans a Mexican woman footballer from playing for a professional league club.


'Timna' - Intel's first system-on-a-chip

Before 'Tolapai', before 'Banias'... Forgotten Tech With Intel's 'Tolapai' system-on-a-chip (SoC) part making headlines this week, it's worth remembering this embedded part isn't Intel's first highly-integrated processor. Ironically, the core Tolapai is said to be based on, the Pentium M, may have been instrumental in the demise of 'Timna', the chip giant's first major SoC project.â¦


Low clouds forced NASA to delay the launch of space shuttle Discovery Thursday night, and strong winds could delay another attempt for a day or two.NASA managers waited until the end of the countdown before deciding to call off the launch scheduled for 9:35 p.m. EST.


COMMENTARY - Scandal Behind the HP Scandal

By Lee Drutman  BERKELEY, Calif.   THERE'S something odd about all the attention attracted by the Hewlett-Packard corporate-board scandal.


Romney endorses McCain for Republican nomination

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, who dropped out of the Republican presidential race last week, endorsed front-runner John McCain on Thursday despite their bitterly-fought race.


Tribe puts bridge on Grand Canyon's edge

An Indian tribe fastened a massive glass-bottomed walkway to the edge of the Grand Canyon on Wednesday as part of an ambitious tourism center that has angered environmentalists and some tribal members.


Sgominata vasta rete di mafie europee e sudamericane


ETimor rebel asks for talks as troops close in

An East Timor rebel leader asked to negotiate with authorities Thursday as an Australian-led international force surrounded his hideout, but rejected calls to hand himself in, a witness with him said.


The Pentagon is sending elements of the 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, N.C., to Iraq to bolster security in advance of Iraq's election, scheduled for late January, an Army official said Wednesday.


The world's second-biggest spirits group, Allied Domecq, today reported a 6% rise in annual profits, boosted by a change in US tastes from beers to spirits.


SALVATION for Foster's shareholders is at least another year away as management continues to gaze inward for the means to kick-start the company's growth.


Italy: Syria to allow EU border presence

Syria has agreed "in principle" to let the European Union put troops on its border to help stem the flow of weapons into Lebanon, Italy's prime minister said Saturday.


The Dallas Mavericks established a franchise record for fewest points allowed. They also, for the first time in history, finished a month without being beaten.


Court throws out regulators' indecency standard

A U.S. appeals court on Monday  overruled federal regulators who decided that expletives  uttered on broadcast television violated decency standards, a  major victory for TV networks.


A British court on Tuesday backed  demands by relatives of a dead Iraqi hotel worker for an  independent probe into claims he was unlawfully killed and  abused by UK troops detaining him.


Study shows side airbags reduce crash deaths

Airbags that drop from the roof or inflate from the seat to provide head protection in serious side crashes significantly reduce deaths, especially when cars are struck by bigger sport utilities and pickups, according to industry research to be released on Thursday.


13 killed, 75 wounded after US troops fire on Kufa demonstration

Thirteen people were killed and about 75 were wounded on Thursday when US troops opened fire in Kufa at a crowd en route to the holy city of Najaf, Xinhua correspondent said.


Female teachers are being bullied by pupils with sexist and abusive language, a survey for a union suggests.


Aeropostale posts higher 1st-quarter profit

Teen retailer Aeropostale Inc.   reported a 62 percent rise in first-quarter profit on Thursday,  helped by improved sales and a higher gross margin.


Mortars Hit Central Najaf After U.S. Attacks

NAJAF, Iraq  - Several mortar bombs were heard  landing in the southern Iraqi city of Najaf on Tuesday after  Shi'ite rebels came under fierce U.S. bombardment overnight.


A 17-year-old charged with murder by police investigating the killing of a mother in south London is due in court.


Amitabh plays real life genie to Sujoy Ghosh's 'Aladdin'

Though Ramesh and Rohan Sippy have backed out of a commitment to produce Sujoy Ghosh's lavish ...


p2pnet.net News:- Britain's Office of Fair Trading (OFT) says it's examining claims that Apple is over-charging British iTunes customers.


Pupils at a Rotherham school are fed fish and chips through the gates by parents who say their children deserve more choice.


Bombings Across Iraq Kill at Least Eight

Iraqi women react after a bomb exploded Monday, Oct. 25, 2004 near a US and Australian military convoy in central Baghdad, Iraq, killing at least three people and injuring several, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said.


Boxing Comebacks a Mixed Bag; 82% of Media Say Trinidad-Mayorga ...

Whether itâs money, the roar of the crowd or just to improve oneâs place in history, there are more boxers who later regret the decision to return to the ring rather than those who stay home.


Analysis: Will streaming HD movies bypass Blu-ray?

It may not be exactly possible for high-definition discs to pick up where their lofty goals of 2005 left off. Transmission technology has evolved very rapidly during that time, partly due to the format war's very existence.


Some students and alumni at an evangelical Christian university founded by Pat Robertson are upset with the commencement choice of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, a Mormon.


Russia Launches Inquiry Into School Siege

Russia's parliament will launch an  inquiry into a school siege that killed over 300 hostages,  President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, but analysts doubt it  will satisfy those who blame the carnage on security services.


Russia says it has no plans to impose sanctions on Kosovo in response to its expected declaration of independence.


Facing strong disapproval of his war strategy, President George W. Bush will go to the Middle East for a summit with Iraq's prime minister next week to discuss how to speed up the slow transfer of security responsibilities to Baghdad's control.


House Majority Leader Tom DeLay offered no direct response Friday to his most recent chastisements by the House ethics committee. Rather, his campaign disseminated documents that attack the former congressman


From Disneyland to Brooklyn, via Broadway

Eden Espinosa, who is starring in "Brooklyn, the Musical," makes no apologies for her Mickey Mouse past.


Dominic de Villepin says he will be formally investigated over an alleged smear campaign against President Sarkozy.


'Money' Talks for Keener, Aniston and New Pals

Catherine Keener, Jennifer Aniston, Frances McDormand and Joan Cusack are negotiating to become best friends in a new movie from the director of indie hit "Lovely & Amazing."


Off to its best start in the Big East in 14 seasons, Pittsburgh is back in the women's basketball Top 25. Pitt entered the poll Monday at No. 22 Â its first time in The Associated Press Top 25 since the preseason, when the Panthers were ranked 20th.


U.S. Expat Voters Out in Record Numbers in Germany

American expatriates in Germany are turning out in record numbers for the presidential election, spurred on by the German public, U.S. military commanders or a newfound sense that every vote could be decisive.


HOUSTON A former executive who participated in the wrongdoing that helped cripple Enron has testified, providing the first glimpse through the eyes of a principal of the deals orchestrated by Andrew Fastow when he was the company's chief financial officer


Italian Court Upholds Andreotti Acquittal

Italy's highest criminal court on Friday upheld the acquittal of former Premier Giulio Andreotti on charges of aiding the Mafia when he was in power — the final judgment in a decade-long case that shocked the nation.


BROKEN ARROW, Okla. -- Even Annika Sorenstam was amazed by her dominating play after a long layoff. Sorenstam won her fifth LPGA Tour event of the year Sunday, closing with a 1-under 70 for a four-shot victory at the John Q. Hammons Classic.


Study in Science reveals recreational fishing takes big bite of ...

Taking a hard look at the common belief that recreational fishing accounts for only 2-3% of total landings in the US, a new study published in the journal Science (August 26th) reveals that recreational catches account for nearly a quarter of the total


Most U.S. voters dissatisfied with Congress: poll

With the congressional election less   than two months away, an overwhelming majority of Americans   expressed a negative opinion of the Republican-led Congress in   a poll by The New York Times and CBS News released on   Wednesday.


Heathrow Airport said it had taken "immediate steps" to tighten security after it was revealed that an undercover journalist had entered a restricted area.


Jon Lieber went 14-8 while walking only 18 batters last season. ...

PHILADEPHIA -- Jon Lieber signed a three-year, $21 million deal with the Phillies on Wednesday, filling the final hole in the starting rotation identified by general manager Ed Wade.


Norilsk Nickel, the world's largest nickel and palladium miner, said on Friday 2006 net profit more than doubled on record prices and the sale of a stake in South African miner Gold Fields Ltd..


Brain imaging with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) could one day prove more accurate than the polygraph in identifying people who are lying, according to a study presented Nov.


NEW YORK: New York Attorney-General Eliot Spitzer sued Marsh & McLennan Cos, the world's No 1 insurance broker, last Thursday, for steering unsuspecting clients to certain insurers in exchange for lucrative payoffs, wiping out nearly a quarter of Marsh's


Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events begins in a most peculiar fashion: it offers, repeatedly, its young audiences the chance to leave.


"Broadway! It's the street of dreams," says Julie Andrews breathlessly, as though the phrase had just been coined. There follows a river of reality, grim and otherwise, but usually fun.


Summary: Ukraine's Yushchenko Claims Win

THE RACE: Ukrainians cast their third vote in this year's presidential election Sunday, more than three weeks after the Supreme Court threw out a fraudulent run-off election in which Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych was declared the winner.


Forget New York City. If you want to get a job in the U.S. this year, go south and west. Oklahoma City, anyone?


Gazprom is about to become the world's largest energy company but is controlled by the Russian government, and therein lies the potential and risks for investors.


Variant of Bagle Worm Spreading Over Internet

IT security experts have warned today that a newly intercepted variant of the infamous mass-mailing Bagle worm, dubbed Bagle.bb, has begun to spread quickly across the Internet.


Aid workers move out, curfew imposed in Afghan city after rioting ...

KABUL, Afghanistan Aid workers are abandoning the Afghan city of Herat, a day after rioters burned their offices and fought with US and Afghan forces.


Can artists do a better job than politicians at portraying politics as appealing? This is a question posed by the four contenders for this year's Turner art prize at Tate Britain.


Feilhaber's Goal, Assist, Help U.S. Men Over China

Benny Feilhaber scored his first goal for the U.S. national team and assisted on another to help the Americans tune up for a busy summer of tournaments with a 4-1 victory over China in an last night in San Jose.


Video game aficionados lined up before  dawn on Monday for the midnight release of "Halo 3," the  acclaimed alien shooter game that Microsoft Corp  hopes  will widen its lead over Sony Corp  in the battle for  industry dominance.


A man held over five women's murders told police "he did not want to be seen as another Ian Huntley", jurors hear.


The dollar crawled up from a record low against the euro on Tuesday, though the market stayed focused on the U.S. deficits and a growing belief that central banks will not soon stand in the way of the dollar's decline.


A fire at a Moscow drug rehabilitation clinic on Saturday killed 45 female patients and staff whose attempts to flee were hampered by metal grilles blocking escape routes, emergency services said.


Tesoro studia innalzamento tetto, piu' tutela consumatori


Russia Ready to Strike Against 'Terror' Worldwide

BESLAN, Russia  - Russia's top general said on  Wednesday he was ready to attack "terrorist bases" anywhere in  the world, as security services put a $10 million bounty on two  Chechen rebels blamed for last week's school siege.


New tool helps online shoppers buy lower-fat food

NEW YORK  - An Internet-based system that  provides online food shoppers with purchase-specific dietary  advice helps them buy foods that are lower in saturated fat  than the foods they initially set out to buy, according to new  study findings.


U.S. to launch criminal probe of CIA tapes

The U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday it will launch a criminal investigation into the CIA's destruction of videotapes depicting the harsh interrogation of terrorism suspects.


A breakthrough in the NI political process may be just weeks away, the secretary of state says.


Si e' spenta nella sua casa a 97 anni, con i figli al fianco


NL Wrap: Ramirez Shines in Cubs Victory Over Reds

Aramis Ramirez homered three times and drove in all of Chicago's runs as the Cubs edged the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in National League play at the Great American Ballpark on Thursday.


The pound came off stronger against to the dollar though US home sales figures brought some cheer amid continuing worries about a slowdown in the world's biggest economy. The pound jumped to a near two-year high of 1.9490 from 1.9444 before the figures were released, and also rose to a new eight-year high of 226.46 yen.


His ambitious social programs are built on Venezuela's petroleum wealth, but President Hugo Chavez is increasingly talking up environmental causes and urging the world to cut back on oil use to fight global warming.


Moneta unica vale 1,2717 dollari e 149,56 yen


Study: Yahoo benefits from search ad system

(InfoWorld) - People are clicking more often on ads served up by Yahoo Inc.'s search engine since the company switched to a new ad-ranking system earlier this month, according to comScore Networks Inc., a firm that measures Web usage and traffic. The click-through rate on Yahoo's search ads increased 5 percent in the week ending Feb. 11 and 9 percent in the week ending Feb. 18, both compared with the week ending Feb. 4, comScore said Monday. The new ranking system went live in the U.S. on Feb. 5. ComScore defines click-through rate as the total number of clicks people make on search-engine ads divided by total search queries. Yahoo's new system assigns rank to pay-per-click search ads by taking into consideration the advertisers' bid amounts plus the ads' relevance to the search query. Previously, Yahoo ranked ads solely based on the amount bid. The new ranking system is part of Yahoo's new search advertising platform, called Panama, which also has a campaign management tool for advertisers that was launched previously. Yahoo has high hopes that Panama will boost its search ad business and allow it to compete better with Google Inc., which has built its empire selling this type of ad. In this model, advertisers choose search query keywords that will trigger the appearance of their ads. The advertisers offer to pay a fee of their choosing whenever a search engine user clicks on their ad, thus the bidding nature of the model. Yahoo's financial performance in the past year has been lackluster, compared with Google's consistently stellar one, and Yahoo executives have acknowledged that their search ad business has been a weak link.


Funeral processions filled the rainy streets of Beslan, carrying coffins large and small, as townspeople buried scores of victims of a carefully planned school siege that prosecutors linked to a Chechen rebel leader.


Australia's Brooke Hanson is celebrating the greatest individual performance by a swimmer at the World Short Course Championships in Indianapolis.


Fresh off a surprising third-round loss at the US Open, top seed Carlos Moya of Spain was stunned again at the rain-marred China Open.


Union Says Contract Is Near at Dow Jones

The board of the union, representing employees at the Wall Street Journal and other Dow Jones properties, is scheduled to meet on Friday to endorse the deal and set a date for a vote by the membership.


Sept 11 prisoner moved to house arrest in Spain

An Al Jazeera journalist jailed in Spain on terrorism charges related to the September 11 attacks has been released from jail and put under house arrest due to his ill health, the prisoner's wife said on Friday.