ALEXANDRIA, Va.  - US Airways Group Inc. probably  will need more cost cuts or a boost in revenue to attract the  $250 million in equity it says it needs to leave bankruptcy  next year, the company said on Thursday.


Republican Rep. Tom Tancredo, whose forceful opposition to illegal immigration vaulted him to national prominence, plans to announce he is abandoning his long-shot bid for the presidency, a person close to Tancredo said Wednesday.


Manchester United dismiss reports that striker Louis Saha could be out for the season with a fresh knee injury.


A day after getting his "butt kicked" in the Nevada caucuses, presidential candidate John Edwards said Sunday that he's the only Democrat who can successfully take on Republican John McCain.


Republicans Call for Annan's Resignation; UN Members Stand By Him

Posted December 2, 2004 - President Bush said he is looking forward to a âfull accountingâ and âdisclosure of the factsâ about the allegations of corruption surrounding the United Nations oil-for-food program.


Sen. Dodd Declares 2008 Presidential Candidacy

Five-term Democratic Sen. Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut jumped into the 2008 presidential contest Thursday, undeterred by the competition from better-known Senate colleagues.


Blog: Motorola reported more losses for the second quarter of 2007, but management hopes that a recovery is still on the horizon.


Study links low cholesterol levels and cancer

The heart benefits of taking so-called  statin drugs to reduce cholesterol might be offset by a  slightly increased risk of cancer, although the evidence is by  no means clear, U.S. scientists said on Tuesday.


LOS ANGELES  - She's been a fixture on  national television since she was 25, but despite having more  than 30 years' experience in broadcasting, Jane Pauley admits  that she's nervous about her new gig that begins Monday: host  of her own syndicated daytime talk show.


India urged to consider Musharrafâs proposal

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Tuesday called on New Delhi to seriously consider President Pervez Musharrafâs new proposal aimed at resolving the Kashmir issue.


Although polls say otherwise, George W. Bush remains the underdog in this election. Both demographics and history suggest the president's lead is perilous.


The Federal Reserve is likely to make one of three moves on interest rates.


Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich says the state has negotiated a tentative agreement to buy at least 30,000 flu vaccines from British wholesalers.


Researchers have developed an electrical generator mounted on the knee that turns walks into watts.


At least three Palestinian militants have been killed in an Israeli missile strike in Jenin in the West Bank. The attack came as the men drove by car through the city, a stronghold of Palestinian militant groups.


KOTA KINABALU: The Bryde's whale which died despite valiant efforts to save it will live on in the hearts of the people here.


FOG - Free, Open-Source Imaging Solution: Version 0.10

FOG is a free open-source ghost-like imaging solution/rescue suite. A free alt. to Ghost, used to image Windows XP, Vista PCs using PXE, PartImage, and a Web Gui to tie it together. Includes Features like memory and disk test, disk wipe and (soon) av scan   We are proud to release version 0.10 which includes features like an improved installer, and disk cloning support.  We have also included a kernel updater to allow you to easily update the kernel and drivers for the client boot image.


Italian Task Force Sets Sail for Lebanon

A five-ship Italian fleet set off for Lebanon on Tuesday carrying more than 800 soldiers bound for U.N. peacekeeping duties.


Sugar Shane Mosley Sweet, but Wright Call in End

âSugarâ Shane Mosley made all of the necessary adjustments from the first fight, but still managed to come up short as consensus junior middleweight champion Ronald âWinkyâ Wright earned


Tony Stewart vs. Matt Kenseth. Two series champions bumping and banging on the race track, then trading barbs off of it.


The 'uncommonly alarming woman' behind Blunkett affair

She was described as "an uncommonly alarming woman" by Max Hastings, former editor of the London Evening Standard. Her first husband, American investment banker Michael Fortier, said


A conspiracy theory : In the aftermath of Arafatâs passing

AH Jaffor Ullah. Yasser Arafat, the acknowledged leader of Palestinian people, lived amidst controversy all through his life. The cause of his death has now become a source of controversy amongst the departed leaderâs people all over Middle East.


London, September 26: Just the way the Brazil is synonymous with soccer and Tom with Jerry, West Indies cricket has always been synonymous with fast bowlers, with batsmen who had more flair than wood in their willows; and with calypso.


Probe after journalist smuggles fake bomb on plane

Transport officials launched an urgent investigation after an undercover reporter smuggled fake bomb-making equipment on board a holiday jet at a central England airport.


Sen. Bayh to consider running for president

Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana, who is more conservative than many of the other Democratic White House hopefuls, said on Sunday he will form a presidential exploratory committee within a few days.


Smoking has been banned in bars in the capitals of France and Germany. Send us your reaction.


Lebanese PM Fouad Siniora appeals for help at a donors' meeting to raise money for his country's recovery.


Iraqi Exiles Cast Final Ballots as Iraq Votes

Thousands of Iraqis voted abroad Sunday as their compatriots at home braved bombs and threats to go the polls in the first multi-party election in 50 years.


LONDON: The US clinched a spot in the Davis Cup final last night after easily beating Belarus in the doubles to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead while Spain got two wins to take a 2-1 lead over France in the other ...


New H.I.V. Cases Drop, but Rise in Young Gay Men

The number of new H.I.V. infections in men under 30 who have sex with men has increased sharply in New York City in the last five years.


VERGENNES, Vt. - A woman who learned six weeks before her wedding that her fiance was cheating on her is turning her would-be reception into a charity benefit. "I'm really just trying to turn it around and make something positive out of it," said Kyle Paxman.


A Royal Marine who died from injuries sustained in a road accident remained 'selfless to the end', the MoD says.


Cases: A Danger to Others, Including Doctors

Vague but certain threats Â made in the presence of a psychiatrist, no less Â are not enough to send an unrepentant patient back to prison.


US, Iraqi Forces Attack Insurgents in Samarra

US and Iraqi troops have pushed into the insurgent stronghold of Samarra, north of Baghdad, re-taking key government buildings and religious sites.


Ancient Babylon site damaged by US-led forces in Iraq

U.S.-led forces, using Iraq`s ancient city of Babylon as a military base, have caused substantial damage to one of the world`s most renowned archaeological treasures, a British Museum report said.


Bits: Sellers Give Negative Feedback on eBay Changes

Sellers worry that their costs will rise and they will have less protection against malicious buyers.


"Gold" looks like solid investment at box office

How old school: Most  moviegoers will have to settle for 2-D this weekend.


Parigi, 13:29 - CALCIO, LE MONDE; DOPING: REAL E BARCELLONA DA FUENTES

Secondo il quotidiano francese "Le Monde", anche Barcellona, Real Madrid, Valencia e Betis Siviglia ...


Microsoft is clamping down on people with pirated copies of Windows by restricting their access to security features.


Zurich's chances of hosting any of the 2008 European Championship matches were dashed after officials said opposition to the new stadium meant it would not be finished in time.


France chairs Security Council summit on Africa

France chairs a Security Council summit on Africa here Tuesday expected to endorse sending European Union and UN troops to Chad and the Central African Republic to protect civilians reeling from a spillover of the Darfur conflict.


Three Car Bombs in Iraq Kill at Least 26

A series of car bomb blasts tore  through Baghdad and the northern Iraq city of Mosul on Monday,  killing at least 26 people and wounding more than 100.


Japanese Emerald Cowboy Stars in Own Colombia Film

COSCUEZ, Colombia  - Eishy Hayata is a hero, and  he wants to make damn sure the world knows it.


Notre Dame has failed and Florida has succeeded in hiring Utah Coach Urban Meyer, according to various family members.


Oracle Corp. will disclose layoffs at PeopleSoft Inc. on Friday to integrate the recently acquired company into the world's second-largest business software maker, Oracle's chief financial officer said yesterday.


George W Bush attends a string of lavish inauguration balls in Washington, as he begins his second term.


Roma, 14:09 - CALCIO, ROMA: 21 CONVOCATI PER LA SAMP

Il tecnico della Roma, Luciano Spalletti, ha convocato 21 giocatori per la partita di serie A in pro...


Local Tech Company Thrives in Rural Markets

By Jennifer Robinson, Las Vegas Review-Journal  Feb. 17--A focus on underserved small and rural markets is providing  major growth opportunities for a local technology company.


Nadal reaches Wimbledon final after Djokovic retires

Second seed Rafael Nadal reached the Wimbledon final on Saturday after Serb Novak Djokovic retired hurt with the Spaniard leading their semi-final 3-6 6-1 4-1.


Haas, Woods tied for lead at Tour Championship

ATLANTA (SportsTicker) - Tiger Woods shot a 5-under-par 65 on Saturday and is tied for the lead after the third round at the Tour Championship.


A 15-year-old boy is shot dead in south London.


YouTube wannabe In the US a soapbox derby is a go-kart race, and with Microsoft's launch of its Soapbox video service it's certainly racing to catch up with YouTube.â¦


Coleraine Borough Council votes to keep a planned visitor's centre at the Giant's Causeway in public hands.


A law making UK producers of electronic goods responsible for the recycling of their goods finally comes into force.


The video of the hit song "All Because of You" by Irish rock band U2 will be shown in public for the first time during halftime of Tuesday night's national championship in the Orange Bowl.


Japan takes another step away from post-war pacifism

TOKYO  - Japan has taken another step away from its post-World War II pacifism with the ending of its decades-old ban on military exports and telling defense planners to regard China and North Korea as potential threats.


Band Aid Takes Christmas Top Spot on British Charts

The reworked Band Aid charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" has clinched the coveted Christmas number one spot on the UK pop charts, the Official UK Charts Company said Sunday.


Typhoon Kills 44 in Japan, Deadliest in a Decade

Rescuers were searching through rubble  for survivors on Thursday after Japan's deadliest typhoon in a  decade triggered floods and landslides that killed at least 44  people and left 36 missing.


Madonna's "Confessions" tour sets record

Madonna will wrap her Confessions  tour Thursday at the Tokyo Dome as the top-grossing tour ever  by a female artist.


France pours cold water on Bush's sunny vision of Iraq

France, one of the harshest critics of the war that brought down Saddam Hussein, stressed it would not commit troops for Iraq despite appeals from the United States and United Nations.


Nikko shareholder says Citigroup offer too low

Citigroup's  $10.8 billion offer to  buy Nikko Cordial Corp. (8603.T) undervalues the Japanese  brokerage, major Nikko shareholder Southeastern Asset  Management said on Friday.


Columbine High School evacuated on bomb threat

Columbine High School in Colorado, scene of the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history, was evacuated on Thursday after a bomb threat.


Prime-Time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Dec. 24-30. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.


Stocks buoyed by US gains, insurance news

European stock markets forged ahead in early trading on the heels of Wall Street as investors set aside worries about sky-high oil prices and cheered good news from the insurance sector.


Mary J. Blige has a leading eight Grammy nominations and her triumphant comeback was the feel-good story of the 2006. So it seems as if her coronation on Grammy night is all but assured.


Top violinist to release record for free online

A top violinist is to release her next record for free on the Internet, in a bid to break down the elitist image of classic music, a report said Tuesday.


Congress probably will take its time in considering President Bush's plan for expanding health insurance coverage. Lawmakers, however, are moving more quickly to renew a program that now provides coverage to 6 million people, mostly children.


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Genova, 19:59 - CALCIO, SAMPDORIA: VOLPI UNICO INDISPONIBILE

Allenamento pomeridiano per la Sampdoria a Bogliasco in vista della gara con il Palermo. Tutti a dis...


Wind, Romiti: ''Lanceremo un'opa la prossima settimana''

Cesare Romiti pronto a lanciare la prossima settimana un'offerta per l'acquisizione di Wind, la societÃ  di telefonia di Enel. Ad annunciarlo, spiegando che per l'offerta Ã¨ stato formato ''un consorzio internazionale


Two Mauritanians suspected of involvement in the killings of four French tourists were arrested Friday and officials said they are believed to belong to an Algerian-based terror cell affiliated with al-Qaida.


Terror Warning Against Travel to Indonesia

The Foreign Office tonight warned Britons against âall but essential travelâ to Indonesia in the lead up to and during Christmas and the New Year.


Board Approves Lessons on Sexual Orientation

The Montgomery County school board yesterday approved new lessons on sexual orientation for use in every middle and high school, introducing homosexuality and gender identity in health classes where they have not been discussed except in response to a question from a student.


The Scottish Tories call for the law on double jeopardy to be changed so a person can be tried again for the same crime.


UK police probe to quash Diana conspiracy theories

A British police inquiry into Princess  Diana's death is expected to rule out foul play on Thursday and  seek to bury conspiracy theories of a murder plot that have  abounded for almost a decade.


Voters in former East Germany rebuke Schroeder, polls indicate

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


Looking for a contraceptive that's convenient — and tasty? The first chewable birth-control method, a tiny, spearmint-flavored tablet that also can be swallowed without chewing, has hit pharmacy shelves.


Oracle boosts enterprise content management

Oracle has launched new content management software, offering file management, security and event-driven workflows. As expected, Oracle unveiled Files 10g at this week's OpenWorld user conference in San Francisco.


Klitschko Ready if Lewis Comes Out of Retirement

World heavyweight champion Vitali  Klitschko is ready for a re-match with Lennox Lewis if the  Briton were to come out of retirement.


Abbas says deal reached on Palestinian unity govt

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and   Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas on Monday reached a deal   to form a unity government that the Palestinians hope will end   their international isolation and revive aid.


Romanian police confiscate 230 diamonds hidden in Israeli man's pants

The man, identified only as Yitzhak Z., 45, told authorities he had nothing to declare when he arrived at Bucharest's Henri Coanda airport on a flight from Israel, a police statement said.


New Delhi on Sunday hoped President Pervez Musharraf would stand by his commitment not to allow Pakistani territory to be used for terrorist acts against India.


U.S. Copter Crash in Iraq Kills 2 In Fourth Such Incident This Year

BAGHDAD, Feb. 2 -- A U.S. military helicopter crashed Friday morning north of Baghdad, killing two soldiers on board, officials said. It was the fourth fatal helicopter crash in Iraq this year.


Ninja bank robber finally runs out of moves

A Greek bank robber armed with ninja throwing stars finally ran out of moves on Tuesday when police arrested him after an Athens bank robbery.


A group of about 300 Mazahua Indians briefly seized a water treatment plant on Mexico City's western outskirts Wednesday and temporarily cut off one of the main sources of water for the metropolis of 18 million people, the National Water Commission said.


For many in this impoverished Muslim nation, the most important thing — after God — is the gentlemanly English game of cricket.


Firenze, 18:38 - CALCIO, BUFFON: NON SNOBBIAMO LE ISOLE FAROER

Buffon finge di temere anche le Isole Faroer, il portiere dice: "All'inizio seguivo questa squadra c...


Rep. Wynn goes on the offensive while Edwards emphasizes her experiences as a single mother.


Anglicans ask Sony to halt game set in cathedral

The Church of England, accusing Sony of  "virtual desecration," called on the Japanese entertainment  giant on Monday to apologize and withdraw a gun-filled computer  game set in a British cathedral.


NOKIA'S SALES SLIDE has been halted according to figures released by the Gartner Group. The analysts predict Nokia's share of the global market crept back to almost 30 per cent.


Leaders of the nation's largest flight attendants union, which represents workers at United Airlines and US Airways Group Inc.


Avra' effetto su economia reale nel 2008 soprattutto in Usa


Group: China tops world in CO2 emissions

China has overtaken the United States as the world's top producer of carbon dioxide emissions — the biggest man-made contributor to global warming — based on the latest widely accepted energy consumption data, a Dutch research group says.


Zoe R. Cassavetes's Broken English' and John Dahl's hit-man comedy You Kill Me' both arrive in theaters this week.


James Harden scored his team's first five points of the second overtime and finished with 27, making No. 22 Arizona State's return to the rankings for the first time in nearly 13 years a success with a 99-90 win over California.


The real leaders and laggards may surprise you.


Hoping to Be a Model, I.B.M. Will Put Its Patent Filings Online

I.B.M., the nationÂs largest patent holder, will publish its patent filings on the Web for public review as part of a new policy.


With Cold Winter Ahead, Higher Fuel Costs

Residential heating costs are projected to soar this winter to more than $1,000 on average because of higher fuel costs and expected colder weather, the government said Wednesday.


Roddick Wins Battle of Big Servers in Melbourne

Second seed Andy Roddick won the  battle of the big servers at the Australian Open as he beat  Briton Greg Rusedski 6-0 3-6 6-2 6-3 Thursday to reach the  third round.


Iraqi leaders defiant after twin bombings in Shiite holy cities

NAJAF, Iraq  - Iraqi Shiite leaders braced for greater violence but vowed to push ahead with elections in January after twin car bombs claimed the lives of 66 people in the pilgrimage cities of Najaf and Karbala.


Oracle CEO: His Bid to Buy 49ers Spurned

Billionaire software executive Larry Ellison said Friday that he inquired about buying the San Francisco 49ers only to be told by the current owners that the team isn't for sale.


Kate Winslet, Maggie Gyllenhaal e Kristin Davis alla sfilata


Trio suspended for putting 'vagina' into Monologues

Talking out of your..oh, wait Three high school students in the US have been suspended from school for saying "vagina". This sounds silly, but gets even sillier when you learn that they said the word during a reading of "The Vagina Monologues".â¦


Breast Reconstruction Less Likely for Black Women

African-American women in the US are far less likely to undergo breast reconstruction following mastectomy than white women, regardless of socioeconomic factors, new research indicates.


File-swappers in Britain are to be taken to court for trading tracks over the Internet. The crackdown by the British Phonographic Industry is the first of its kind in the UK, although the


Aveva 70 anni, 40 passati all'ombra di Enrico Cuccia


Clarkson hits trouble on fragile salt flats

BBC faces eco-outrage after Top Gear sends presenter into unspoilt Botswana wilderness.


Il testo non rispecchia l'intesa raggiunta con il Pd


Husband and Wife Arrested Together for DWI

OWEGO, N.Y. - The couple that drank together could wind up in jail together. Authorities charged both a husband and wife with driving while intoxicated after their car smashed into a parked vehicle at a bowling alley.


President Bush, closing his eight-day trip to the Mideast, said "nations in the neighborhood" are willing to help Israelis and Palestinians reach a Mideast peace deal


Napoli, 19:42 - CALCIO, NAPOLI; CONTINI: NOSTRO SEGRETO E' GRUPPO

Non sta trovando spazio, ma è pronto a dare il suo aiuto. Matteo Contini aspetta il suo momen...


Suicide bomber kills at least 15 in Pakistani court

QUETTA, Pakistan  - A suicide bomber in Pakistan killed 15 people, including a judge, in a courtroom in the city of Quetta on Saturday, the latest in a series of suicide blasts to have sent shudders through the country.


Contestato un imponibile aggiuntivo di 60 mila euro


By DAN SCANLAN  A New Hampshire police detective posed as a 14-year-old boy in an Internet chat room on Myspace.com and "talked" with a person who called himself "Jim." It resulted in the arrest of a 51-year-old Southside man Aug.


Sunspot 981, come on down Scientists are poised to confirm that a "modest knot" of high-latitude, reversed-polarity magnetism spotted last December on the Sun has become a full-blown sunspot heralding the beginning of Solar Cycle 24:â¦


Evidence of explosives on crashed Russian plane

MOSCOW : Investigators said they had found traces of explosive material on one of the two planes that crashed in southern Russia, Russian news agencies reported.


Cell Phone Users Drive Like the Elderly -Study

Drivers who talk on cell phones end  up driving like elderly people, with slower reaction times and  a tendency to miss what is right in front of them, U.S.  researchers said on Wednesday.


Market players to tread cautiously on New Year eve

MUMBAI: After the market touched a record 6500 last week, investors are expected to tread cautiously till the beginning of the new year.


Playing catch-up? Late starters can still make a million.


Douglas Morgan, a Collector of Typefaces, Dies at 75

Mr. Morgan was a publisher whose extensive collection of rare 19th-century wood type letterforms helped start a graphic design revival.


Conrad Black's legal woes piled up yesterday when the United States' financial watchdog filed a civil lawsuit against him, alleging that the former Daily Telegraph tycoon used the company, Hollinger International, as a "personal piggybank".


A 14-year-old Arkansas boy, the first child to receive a new heart after relying on a newly developed miniature heart pump, is home for Christmas.


A bus taking vacationers to the Black Sea overturned when its brakes failed, killing six people and injuring 46, emergency officials said Thursday.


Linux Product Insider - On Your Marks, Get Set...Gutsy Gibbon!

Welcome to a new on-line column here at LinuxJournal.com, "Linux Products Insider".  I'm James Gray, Products Editor at Linux Journal.  After the spam has been deencrusted and hucksters repelled, I'll use this space to update you on the latest and greatest products and services that I find using my secret channels.  This week, I had the chance to take part in a press conference with Mark Shuttleworth, Founder of Ubuntu.  Read on to learn why Shuttleworth's is so fired up about the new Ubuntu 7.10 "Gutsy Gibbon" (available this week), as well as why he thinks Ubuntu is so darned successful.  read more


Hostage Begs the British to Remove Troops in Iraq

Margaret Hassan begged Prime Minister Tony Blair to save her life by withdrawing troops from Iraq.


European stocks nudged higher on Wednesday thanks to strong perfomances from the banking sector, while retail stocks continued to outperform in the run up to Christmas.


Video shows it working? A utility claimed to be the world's first software tool for unlocking the Apple iPhone was launched yesterday, even as hardware hackers said they'd figured out how to get the same result by tweaking the gadget itself.â¦


The level of foreign investment in Vietnam is rising but foreign donors say the country's government needs to tackle corruption and improve infrastructure.


NC flu vaccine access expanded to adults 50 and over

RALEIGH, NC -- North Carolina health officials said Monday that people 50 and older can begin receiving the flu vaccine early next month as a federal agency recommended loosening immunization restrictions.


An Argentine ex-officer on trial in Spain for the deaths of dissidents asks for protection for his family over threats.


For the second time this month, UNC football fans had something to celebrate. In a stunning upset, the Tar Heels beat Miami 31 to 28.


Fini, se non mette fiducia su manovra Prodi cade


The Hiroshima High Court overturned a lower court decision Wednesday and ordered Japan to pay 40 former Korean forced laborers who survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima and their bereaved families ...


Eli Lilly said it stopped giving its most-watched experimental medicine, the blood-clot preventer prasugrel, to patients in two small trials.


Denes Rosa grabs the goal that ends Hearts' interest in the Uefa Cup.


By The Blade, Toledo, Ohio  Sep. 5--LEGISLATION before Toledo City Council today to extend a water line to the village of Berkey includes the kind of "smart growth" provisos that hitherto have escaped the city in its relationships with suburban neighbors.


CHI Exhibition and Conference hosts nearly 20 countries

The Cosmetics & Household Ingredients (CHI) Exhibition and Conference took place at the Palace of Culture & Science, Warsaw, Poland.


And then there was one: Eagles get first 7-0 start

The Eagles are 7-0 for the first time in franchise history, thanks to a sturdy defense and another big play by wide receiver Terrell Owens.


AIDS virus weakness detected, could help vaccine

Scientists have captured an image of the AIDS virus in a biological handshake with the immune cells it attacks, and said on Wednesday they hope this can help lead to a better vaccine against the incurable disease.


Rivers played with torn knee ligament, will have surgery

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will undergo knee surgery after playing with a serious injury in Sunday's conference championship loss to the New England Patriots.


Although Tiger Woods usually dominates the storylines going into any major championship, the world number one has been overshadowed in the build-up to this week's U.S. Open.


The United States and the European Union took their fight over billions of dollars in subsidies for Airbus and Boeing to the World Trade Organization on Wednesday.


PLANS TO HAVE THE GREEK AIRBUS SHOT DOWN IN CASE THERE WAS A BOMB

The RAF military planes that escorted the Greek Olympic Airlines Airbus until it made an emergency landing at Stansted Airport in Essex, east of London, had orders to shoot it down in the case of a bomb attack or hijack, according to British newspapers


Pakistan urges tribesmen to expel foreign militants

Pakistan urged tribesmen in  its Waziristan region on Sunday to expel al Qaeda linked  militants, two days after 10 Pakistani civilians were killed  during a NATO operation over the border in Afghanistan.


A Spiral of Losses by a âPlain Vanillaâ Trader

On Thursday the world came to know JÃ©rÃ´me Kerviel, 31, as the most dangerous accused rogue trader ever, a young gambler who found himself sucked into a spiral of losses


Taiwan nationalists declare election victory

Taiwan's opposition nationalist Kuomintang (KMT), which favours closer ties with China, on Saturday declared a landslide victory in the island's parliamentary election.


ATHENS, Greece - Shawn Crawford led an American medals sweep of the 200 meters Thursday, overcoming teammates Bernard Williams and Justin Gatlin - and a hostile crowd - to win in the fastest time in the world this year.    Crawford's personal best of 19.79 seconds was just good enough to edge Williams, who tied his personal best of 20.01 seconds for silver...


Caution Urged on Antidepressants and Children

While US health officials consider imposing more warning labels on antidepressants used by children, experts recommend that parents make no treatment changes


11th man arrested in California on Laos coup plot

SACRAMENTO, California  - U.S. agents arrested an 11th man on Thursday in a suspected plot to overthrow the government of Laos on a day when a federal grand jury also handed down charges against all the men.


World Cup stunner: Ghana beats Czechs 2-0

Ghana delivered Africa's first victory in this World Cup with style.


A man captured after a night on the run in the snowy wilderness confessed to killing his wife in the couple's home while their children were there and later dismembering her, authorities said Monday.


[Health India]: London, Dec 7 : Here is one more reason why eight hours of sleep is called the beauty sleep, as a new study by Wisconsin University researchers has revealed that sleeping less than that can actually lead to obesity.


Israeli soldiers shot dead two Palestinian  militants on Saturday on the second day of a raid in the  southern Gaza Strip, medics and witnesses said.


U.S. Secret Service data compromised in T-Mobile hack

A California man has been charged with hacking into T-Mobile's computer network and accessing information on 400 customers, including a U.S. Secret Service agent.


FTSE 100 boosted by merger hopes, utility gains

The FTSE 100 index ended in positive territory after it was boosted by ongoing merger hopes and a strengthing in the utilities sector.


GOP Wants Bush to Draw Attention Off Iraq

NEW YORK - Nervous Republicans are urging President Bush to unveil a robust second-term agenda at his convention next week to shift voters' focus from the unpopular war in Iraq and other issues that are a distraction to his re-election drive. Some contend the party should ditch the GOP-fueled controversy over rival John Kerry's combat record in Vietnam...


Ronaldinho named World Player of the Year

Barcelona's Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho was named FIFA World Player of the Year on Monday. Ronaldinho, 24, totalled 620 points followed by Thierry Henry of Arsenal and France on 552.


England captain Michael Vaughan says the Zimbabwe tour could still in doubt if the team are forced to meet Robert Mugabe.


Even Mild Kidney Disease Raises Risk of Death

Kidney disease need not be severe to cause an increased risk of death and cardiovascular disease, according to the findings from two studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Both reports "reinforce the importance of early detection of chronic kidney disease, not only to slow the progression to end-stage disease but also in this case to identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease," notes an editorialist.


Dow Jones -0,69%, Nasdaq -0,67%. Euro in rialzo a 1,2788 dlr


Morgan Fairchild and Bo Derek have been going at it for hours. On an otherwise quite Saturday night, there seems to be no end to the yelling, face slapping, hair pulling, tussling, and hurling of vases full of long-stemmed roses.


A giant hydrogen gas cloud will create new stars when it hits our galaxy in 20-40 million years' time.


Frances Delivers Long Pounding to Florida

COCOA, Fla.  - Hurricane Frances whipped off  roofs, felled trees and cut power to about 4 million people in  Florida on Sunday as the huge and powerful storm lumbered over  the state with ferocious winds and sheets of rain.


U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole has returned to the campaign trail, declaring her intentions to seek a second term in what she calls "the worst political environment in memory."


Kaunas, 21:20 - CALCIO, AZZURRI; DONADONI: ATTACCARE IN MANIERA INTELLIGENTE

Attaccare sÃ¬, ma senza andare all'assalto dell'avversario. Questa la ricetta del ct azzurro Donadoni...


Compromise raises hope for US intelligence reform

A sweeping reform of US intelligence agencies appears set for passage after key Republicans yesterday said their concerns about the legislation had been addressed.


Former premier Thaksin vows to return to Thailand, stay out of politics

Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday he wanted to return to Thailand in February, but that he would stay out of politics.


Virginia Democrat Mark Warner, a former governor, plans to announce Thursday that he will run for the Senate seat that Republican Sen. John W. Warner is not defending in 2008. In what year did Virginia last host a Senate election in which the incumbent senator did not run?


The Bush administration responded calmly Tuesday to North Korean claims it has turned the plutonium from 8,000 spent nuclear fuel rods into nuclear weapons.


A man claims he came up with the idea for the hit television reality show "The Apprentice" four years ago — even suggesting Donald Trump as its star — and then pitched the concept to the show's production team, which rejected it.


ROSEMEAD, California  - Ford Motor Co.  on  Monday announced a partnership with utility Southern California  Edison to test a fleet of rechargeable electric vehicles and  said it expected to sell such plug-in hybrids within the next  decade if battery technology keeps pace.


Sudanese Darfur Rebels Arrive for Peace Talks

Rebel delegates from Sudan's western Darfur region have arrived in Nigeria for talks with Sudanese officials on ending violence sparked by a rebel uprising 18 months ago.


75,000 Without Power As Storm Slams S.C.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - Tropical Storm Gaston sloshed ashore in South Carolina Sunday, spinning sheets of rain and near hurricane-force wind as it uprooted trees, flooded roads and knocked out power to at least 75,000 homes...


Tooling up in the hunt for aliens For the first time, astronomers have measured the composition of a planet outside the solar system, in what NASA says is a key step in its quest for extraterrestrial life.â¦


NASCAR opens door for liquor sponsorships

American stock-car racing returned to its origins Wednesday when NASCAR lifted a ban on liquor ads on cars, opening the door for teams to be sponsored next season by distilled spirits.


Ricercatori americani sono riusciti a "neutralizzare" il gossypoluna tossina che provoca danni notevoli all'organismo umano                                            Usa, semi di cotone commestibili grazie a una modifica genetica                                                                                di CRISTINA NADOTTI


Learning 2nd Language Changes Brain Anatomy -Study

Being bilingual produces changes in the anatomy of the brain, scientists said on Wednesday in finding that could explain why children are so much better than adults at mastering a second language.


Inquiries at Investor-Owned Nursing Homes

Congress said it would investigate business practices at nursing homes owned by private investment groups, after staffing at many of the homes was shown to have been cut severely.


BAGHDAD -- The US military warned yesterday that insurgents are adopting new tactics in a campaign to spread panic after troops uncovered a car bomb factory with propane tanks and chlorine cylinders -- possible ingredients for more chemical attacks following three explosions involving chlorine.


Londra, 23:46 - CALCIO, FA CUP: MIDDLESBROUGH E NORWICH AGLI OTTAVI

Il Norwich si è qualificato per gli ottavi di FA Cup superando nel replay il Blackpool 3-2 (1...


Top SDF official visits camp in Samawah to check safety measures

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Hajime Massaki, chairman of the Joint Staff Council of Japan's Self-Defense Forces, on Tuesday visited the SDF's camp in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah where ground troops are providing reconstruction assistance.


Bali breakthrough launches climate talks

NUSA DUA, Indonesia  - Nearly 200 nations agreed at U.N.-led talks in Bali on Saturday to launch negotiations on a new pact to fight global warming after a reversal by the United States allowed a breakthrough.


GOP Unable to Force Vote on Bush Surveillance Bill

The Senate yesterday left the fate of a new electronic surveillance law backed by the Bush administration up in the air, as a Republican-led effort to cut off a Democrat-led debate and proceed to a vote on the bill failed, mostly along party lines.


European stocks mixed before rate decisions

Europe's main equity markets were mixed in cautious trade on Monday as dealers looked to interest rate decisions due later this week from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England.


Manchester United captain Roy Keane has been charged with assault and criminal damage for a fight on September 4, police say. The Ireland international is due to appear before Trafford Magistrates


IMF reforms force Europe to rethink its role, say experts

Pressure is building on European countries to seriously consider forming a single voice within the IMF after the financial institution decided to give more say to emerging economic powers, experts said.


Hungarian right warns of "uprising", PM stands firm

Hungarians may rise up against the government and even overthrow parliamentary democracy unless Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany steps down, a senior figure in the main opposition Fidesz party warned on Tuesday.


Benazir Bhutto's party was to discuss  a successor to the slain Pakistani opposition leader on Sunday  and decide whether to contest an election due in little over a  week, as controversy swirled about exactly how she died.


LOS ANGELES - One day after watching rival Los Angeles celebrate with beer and champagne, the San Francisco Giants had some salt thrown in their collective wound.


Microsoft's MSN Web portal has extended its contract with Overture, a division of Yahoo that provides sponsored search results.


Sudanese Official Asserts African Peacekeepers Aren't Needed

A top Sudanese official said Wednesday that his country did not need African Union peacekeepers to protect civilians in its troubled western Darfur region but


Typhoon Kills 30 in Japan, at Least 40 Missing

Rescuers across Japan were searching Thursday for 40 people missing after a powerful typhoon raked the country with heavy rains and high winds, killing at least 30 in floods and landslides.


An unfair labor practices complaint filed against Hollywood studios is a bid to force them back to the negotiating table with striking writers, guild leaders said


The BYU-San Diego State football game scheduled for Saturday night has been postponed until Dec. 1 because Qualcomm Stadium is being used as an evacuation center for residents displaced by wildfires.


Bush Accuses Kerry of Big Government Health Plan

President Bush on Tuesday accused Democrat John Kerry of proposing a "big government takeover" of the US health care system as he set the stage for his third debate with the Massachusetts senator.


Food firms want binding rules for safe imports

Top U.S. food companies, worried recent import scares may turn away customers, launched a plan on Tuesday to add teeth to existing safety guidelines and increase funding for bare-bones federal regulators.


Treviso, 14:10 - BASKET, SERIE A: LA FORTEZZA BOLOGNA PASSA A TREVISO

La Fortezza Bologna fa suo l'anticipo di mezzogiorno della quinta giornata di ritorno del campionato...


Mexican president defends NAFTA despite protests

Mexican President Felipe Calderon defended a regional trade deal on Monday even as farm groups were mounting protests against an expected flood of cheap U.S. agricultural goods since all tariffs ended January 1.


Former Russian PM Yegor Gaidar is being treated in a Moscow hospital after falling violently ill in Ireland.


The US Department of Justice approved Cingular Wireless LLC's $41 billion purchase of AT&T Wireless Services Inc. on Monday.


Rimini, 17:55 - CALCIO, RIMINI: 300 RICHIESTE DI ACCREDITI PER LA JUVE

L'arrivo della Juve si avvicina e a Rimini cresce l'attesa per il debutto in campionato contro i bia...


About 17,000 police officers are expected in London for a mass march and rally in a protest over pay.


In programma incontri con Prodi e Padoa-Schioppa


Ryanair Invests $240M in New Base, Planes

Ryanair Holdings PLC signaled that its expansion plans are going strong Monday, announcing that it will spend US$240 million (euro184 million) to buy four new planes and create a new base at Liverpool's John Lennon Airport.


Senator Criticizes Europe's Boeing Stance

European leaders have been making false claims in a commercial-aircraft trade dispute pitting Boeing Co. (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) against its Europe-based rival Airbus, a US senator close to Boeing said on Thursday.


Shipment delays prompt Deutsche, Baird ratings moves

NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Chiron's shares sank 8 percent Friday after two analyst downgrades sparked by news that shipments of Fluvirin, the company's flu vaccine, will be delayed because some doses are contaminated.


Once, Taliban Rule Kept Roads Open and Empty. Now It's Crosstown Chaos.

Just five years ago, when the Taliban militia ruled Afghanistan and Kabul was a ghost town of bombed-out ruins, a visitor could stand for an hour in a major intersection in the capital, surveying an empty expanse of mud and hearing nothing but the whirr of bicycle spokes and the jingle of horse...


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Current UK tax plans are unlikely to curb the growth in greenhouse gas emissions from travel, a study says.


"Office" star Krasinski suits up for Clooney pic

LOS ANGELES  - John Krasinski, one of the stars of NBC's "The Office," is in negotiations to join George Clooney and Renee Zellweger in "Leatherheads," a 1920s football romantic comedy that Clooney is directing.


Ecuador tribunal votes to ax congressmen

The nation's highest electoral court voted Wednesday to dismiss 57 congressmen for allegedly interfering with a referendum on whether to rewrite the constitution.


Â· Tax breaks designed to help French home buyersÂ· Socialists say rising prices boom will help only rich


As peace between Israel and the Palestinians waxed and waned over the decades, there was one constant amid the tumult: Yasser Arafat was at its centre.


Men's Gymnastics Mired in Scoring Fiasco

In many Olympics competitions winners and losers are determined by less than a fraction of a point and even the slightest error in scoring can set back an athlete from the gold to the bronze.


UK charities launch an appeal for donations to save lives in Darfur and neighbouring regions.


Immucor CEO subject of Italian criminal probe

Norcross-based Immucor Inc. said Tuesday that its Italian subsidiary and its chief executive officer are the subject of a criminal investigation in Italy concerning alleged improper cash payments to a physician.


INDIANAPOLIS (Sports Network) - Chauncey Billups scored 20  points to lead Detroit to an 88-76 win over Indiana at Conseco  Fieldhouse.


Sven-Goran Eriksson has urged David Beckham to think twice before admitting to any on-the-field indiscretions. The England midfielder has come under fire for revealing that he deliberately got booked against Wales.


Taking vitamin D tablets could substantially reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, research suggests.


Birth Control Allowed at Maine Middle School

The Portland, Me., school board voted to allow middle-school students to gain access to prescription birth control medications without notifying parents.


Australians celebrate 200th anniversary of battle to name their nation

CANBERRA, Australia  - Australians on Sunday commemorated the efforts of a British explorer whose tenacity prevented their country being named New Holland or Terra Australis.


Elton John Wants Organized  Religion Banned

Gay pop star Elton John feels religion should be banned altogether because it promotes bashing of homosexuals and lacks compassion. At a time when several protests and disruptions have been stemming from religion, John complained that there are too few...


Candles and flowers surround a portrait of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in front of the Percy Military Teaching hospital in Clamart outside Paris Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004.


Martha Stewart lobbied, in a Christmas message posted on her Web site yesterday, for criminal sentencing reform and complained about the "bad food" at the West Virginia prison, where she


Underwater shooter video game emerges as a success

A creepy, underwater shooter game  which refused to sink when publishers balked at its high  development costs has turned into a success story, with  "BioShock" getting glowing reviews and top sales.


The Chicago Cubs paid a $6,725 penalty for renovating landmark Wrigley Field without the required city permits for such work.


Martinez leaves Sox for $54m deal with Mets

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- He enraptured the region, a charismatic and passionately competitive superstar whose pitching brilliance helped the Red Sox enter the 21st century as one of the most fearsome teams in baseball and vault them in October to their first world championship in 86 years. Now he is gone.


In This Topsy-Turvy World, Which Beach is in Bondi?

By LUCIE VAN DEN BERG  WITH stories of Ireland becoming the new Mediterranean due to global warming, many could be forgiven for thinking it has already happened.   The country bathed in the warmest weather of the year at the weekend as the mercury rose to balmy 25 degrees.


A group of politically conservative country music stars launched a get-out-the-vote project Tuesday, saying everyone has a responsibility to vote in November regardless of political affiliation.


GameSpot got to spend some quality time with the newly redesigned PSP at last week's E3 show. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


A security guard at a FEMA trailer park was shot to death Monday in the latest violence to rack the city still struggling to recover from Hurricane Katrina, police said. The shooting, around 5:15 a.m., was at a trailer park in Gentilly, a section of the city that flooded during Katrina. A few hours earlier, another man was shot and killed near the Guste public housing complex.


Nashville police were able to catch a robber within minutes after a robbery victim used a camera cell phone to snap a mug shot of the criminal as well as the getaway vehicle.


Piper Jaffray: 500,000 iPhones sold over the weekend

Blog: A quantitative estimate of Apple's weekend iPhone sales has been released, surpassing some of the more optimistic analysts last week.


SHIPMENTS of personal digital assistants declined for the third consecutive quarter as large vendors continued ceding the depressed market to smaller electronics makers, researcher IDC reported.


Soccer: Struggling Scotland held to draw in Moldova

CHISINAU - Scotland's flagging World Cup soccer qualification hopes received a further blow today when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Moldova.


UPDATE 1-Trump bondholders agree on recapitalization plan

Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Inc. (DJTC.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) , which has been on the brink of bankruptcy, said on Thursday that bondholders have approved the company's


A DVD just can't satisfy a yearning for a previous lover.


Tra le vittime un attivista della Jihad islamica, 40 feriti


Ukraine Readies Knife-Edge Poll Amid Demo Threats

Ukraine prepared Saturday for a knife-edge presidential election amid threats by the opposition contender to launch street protests if he is denied the leadership by cheating.


Pavarotti's widow speaks out to end row over will

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


US persuades Paris Club to write off Â£23bn of Iraqi debt

A deal to forgive a large chunk of Iraq's external debt could finally be announced this week after key creditor nations came to an agreement at the weekend ending months of stalemate.


Child Rape Trial of Ex-Priest Opens in Massachusetts

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.  - The lawyer for defrocked  priest Paul Shanley derided his accuser's memory on Tuesday as  arguments began in a child rape case at the heart of the U.S.  Catholic Church abuse scandal.


VW Says 30,000 Jobs at Risk if Talks Fail

Volkswagen AG has warned its German workers that more than 30,000 jobs could be lost if they don't agree to a pay freeze and other concessions, raising


Revenge feels sweet, and Swiss researchers said on Thursday they have the brain scans to prove it. In a study investigators said might


Hrithik or Akshay:  Who will act with Big B

The grapevine is abuzz with the speculation that enterprising producer Gaurang [AANKHEN, DEEWAAR] Doshi has signed Big B and Hrithik Roshan for his new project, to be directed by Sriram [EK HASINA THI] Raghavan


Fresh Del Monte Cuts 2004 Profit Forecast

Fresh Del Monte Inc. FDP.N on  Thursday cut its 2004 earnings forecast because of weak banana  prices, high fuel costs and bad weather, among other factors.


First 9/11 damages trials to begin in Sept: judge

September 11 victims who sued airlines and their security contractors will have their cases heard for the first time almost six years after the hijacked plane attacks on the United States, a federal judge has ruled.


TurboLinux to help translate Open XML for Asia

(InfoWorld) - Microsoft is enlisting Linux distributor TurboLinux to help tailor work being done to translate documents between Open XML and ODF file formats for Japanese and Chinese users. TurboLinux has joined the Microsoft-funded but community-led Open XML-ODF (Open Document Format) translator project and will help ensure that documents based on Open XML can communicate smoothly with ODF-based documents in Office suites that use Japanese and Chinese characters, said Jean Paoli, general manager, interoperability and XML architecture at Microsoft. "TurboLinux is one of the major distributors of Linux in Japan and China," he said. "They are bringing more knowledge [to the project]." TurboLinux, which also distributes a version of OpenOffice.org for Japan and China, also will ensure those suites can read and write Open XML files, Paoli said. More information about the Open XML/ODF Translator Add-In for Office can be found on the project site on SourceForge.net . Other companies contributing to the project are Novell, Clever Age, Aztecsoft, and DIaLOGIKa. The project already has released a 1.0 version of the Open XML Translator, a Microsoft Office 2007 add-in that converts Microsoft Word documents written in Open XML to ODF and vice versa. Novell is including the plug-in in its own distribution of OpenOffice.org. A beta version of a spreadsheet converter add-in that will work with Microsoft Excel also is available, and project members are working on the final phase of the project, a plug-in that will convert presentation files such as those developed in Microsoft PowerPoint between Open XML and ODF. Independent of the Sourceforge.net Open XML/ODF translator project, Sun MicrosystemsÂ last week released a 1.0 version of its ownÂ ODF translator add-in for Office, called Sun ODF Plugin. However, it only works with Office 2000, Office 2003 and Office XP. According to Sun, it was difficult to build a version to support Office 2007 at this time because of a product feature that ignores installed filters and opens documents with its own. ODF isÂ not supported natively in Office 2007, one of the reasons plug-ins must be built for the software. Much has been made of the fact that MicrosoftÂ did not provide native support in Microsoft Office 2007Â for ODF, though it provides support for 30 other file formats and uses Open XML as the default document file format. However, at this point companies such as Sun and IBM and others accept that there will be at least two XML-based file formats for documents and agree that it's important to have technology that can translate between them.


Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert dueled with Conrad Black, the ousted CEO of the paper's parent company, in a series of sharply worded letters published Wednesday in the newspaper's commentary section.


Ingresso in forte rialzo, toccato un massimo di +54%


Nel numero del 5 luglio 'Cap' sara' ucciso da un cecchino


"My name is Meredith Vieira, and welcome to 'The View,'" said Rosie O'Donnell, introducing herself — as if that were necessary — on the ABC women's chat show Tuesday.


Breakthrough in Embassy Bombing-Australia

Investigators have found the chassis number of the van used in the Jakarta embassy attack, the same breakthrough that led to the identification of the Bali bombers, a top Australian policeman said Monday.


In October 1912, residents lined the streets of this tiny town to catch a glimpse of President William Howard Taft as he passed through en route to Keene, only to learn later that he took a wrong turn.


Chile's Pinochet has surgery after heart attack

SANTIAGO, Chile  - Augusto Pinochet, the former Chilean general accused of torture, killings and other abuses during his 17-year dictatorship, suffered a heart attack on Sunday and underwent emergency surgery.


Car crash death will haunt Hughes forever

Lee Hughes is preparing to rebuild his shattered football career after admitting he will always be haunted by the day a man died due to his dangerous driving.


Open-source CRM firm launches subscription service

Open-source software start-up SugarCRM plans to introduce support services for its free contact management product on Thursday, part of a big push to lure customers away from high-priced, proprietary programs.


India and Pakistan are due to begin talks on fighting narcotics smuggling, the latest step in their peace process.


Depressed kids more apt to drink at an early age

NEW YORK  - Children and preadolescents who show signs of depression may turn to alcohol sooner rather than later, researchers report. All the more reason, they say, to catch and treat early-life depression.


Milano, 14:30 - CALCIO, ROMA: SQUALIFICA REVOCATA MA GARA A PORTE CHIUSE

Confermato l'obbligo di svolgimento a porte chiuse della prossima partita ufficiale, ma revocata la ...


Per debolezza mercato immobiliare, ma disoccupazione scende


Sun countersuit: NetApp violates 12 patents

Sun Microsystems fires back against NetApp's patent infringement lawsuit involving the ZFS file system software.


The Orioles made quick work of what was expected to be one of their most difficult offseason decisions, re-signing Rafael Palmeiro to a one-year deal Wednesday and practically


Putin Seeks Tighter Control of Russian Politics to Fight Terror

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country needs a single ``vertical'' system of power to fight terrorism such as the attack on a school last week that killed 339 people.


US Drops Spy Charges Against Accused US Airman

The US military dropped spy charges against a Syrian-American airman who worked as a translator at the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Wednesday after


Iran won't halt atomic work, snubs big powers

Iran said on Tuesday it would never suspend uranium enrichment as demanded by the West, a day after world powers agreed to work on a new U.N. resolution to pressure Tehran to back down over its nuclear program.


Alcoa shares rise amid speculation over buyout

Alcoa Inc. is being targeted by two foreign mining giants who are each preparing $40 billion takeover bids for the aluminum producer, a British newspaper reported. Alcoa shares rose $2.10, or 6.4 percent, to $35, yesterday although some analysts questioned whether such a deal was likely.


Crisi dello stato sociale, pensioni basse e sfratti


BESLAN, Russia - Wails of mourning echoed through the streets of this southern Russian town on Sunday, and the region's top police officer reportedly resigned in the wake of the school hostage-taking that left more than 380 people dead - nearly half of them children.    A shaken President Vladimir Putin went on national television Saturday to make a rare and candid admission of Russian weakness in the face of an "all-out war" by terrorists...


P. Diddy Takes Vote Drive to Swing States

Hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs is following the lead of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry by taking his get-out-the-vote campaign to the swing states.


The WFP expresses concern about a new class of urban poor in North Korea created by market reforms.


Empoli, 15:45 - CALCIO, EMPOLI: CONTRATTO ANNUALE PER ADANI

Daniele Adani è ufficialmente un giocatore dell'Empoli. Lo ha annunciato la società to...


A plant used to stem the hunger pangs of African tribes could soon be added to the meals of obese westerners desperate to lose their excess pounds.


KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Without one World Cup qualifier under his belt and only a pair of appearances for the US National Team to speak of, there stood Brian Ching at midfield waiting to enter the match with his team down 1-0 to Jamaica.


The state of California is suing six carmakers for damages, accusing them of contributing to global warming.


Armstrong hits out at Italian investigation

Six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong may come under further investigation in Italy in relation to his trainer's drug charges.


New tests corroborate the theory that former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was killed in a massive suicide truck bomb, investigators said in a report Monday.


Former US diplomats scold colleagues who attacked Bush policies

A group of former US diplomats scolded some colleagues for violating the US foreign service's traditional political neutrality by condemning President George W. Bush's foreign policy.


Il presidente del Consiglio vede in tv la seduta al Senato e sbotta: il governo ha ancora una guida                                          "La misura Ã¨ colma ora voglio stanarli tutti"                                                                                Il Professore comincia da Di Pietro: fai il furbo di GOFFREDO DE MARCHIS


Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach, Mladen Rudman Column: We Owe a Lot to Amos Morris

By Mladen Rudman, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach  Feb. 21--Until a couple of weeks ago, I didn't know how much I owed Amos Morris.   Not money. Gratitude.


South Korean accused of spying on N. Korea in U.S.

A South Korean man was arrested and charged with spying for South Korea and obtaining information from North Korea in return for payments, U.S. officials said on Thursday.


Norddeutsche Affinerie, the largest European copper refiner, said that it had agreed to buy Cumerio of Brussels, owner of the biggest copper smelter in southeastern Europe, for $105 billion.


Football: Beckham guides Eng to 2-0 win over Wales

A stunning goal by captain David Beckham guided England to a convincing 2-0 victory over Wales in their World Cup qualifier at his former Old Trafford home on Saturday.


"Madden" game picks Patriots to win Super Bowl

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters Life!) - The New England Patriots will beat the New York Giants by a score of 38-30 in the Super Bowl, at least according to the popular "Madden NFL 08" football videogame.


Brief: Salesforce.com pushes on development, integration

NOVEMBER 03, 2004  - On-demand CRM software provider Salesforce.com Inc. is branching out to offer hosted application development technology and online marketplace services to supplement its own software services.


Belgium's Interbrew won approval from shareholders on Friday to buy Brazil's AmBev in a deal valued at about 8 billion euros ($9.


Economy - Friday      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - The Pending Home Sales Index dropped 3.2% to 101.4 in April, the National Association of Realtors said. That's the lowest level since Feb. 2003 and another sign that housing demand has yet to hit bottom. The NAR blamed market disruptions caused by failing subprime mortgage lenders for the surprise decline.


Brazil will combat rising deforestation in the Amazon by sending extra federal police and environmental agents to areas where illegal clearing of the rain forest jumped dramatically last year, officials said Thursday.


Fannie Mae Shares Fall on Accounting Woes

Shares of U.S. mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae  tumbled on Thursday after the Securities and Exchange Commission said the company must restate earnings because of accounting problems.


CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy -- Pope John Paul II warned in a statement released Sunday that humanity's speedy progress in science and technology risks overlooking moral values, citing with particular concern experiments in human cloning.


Maria Sharapova loses her French Open semifinal to Ana Ivanovic, a Serbian teenager who soared to a 6-2, 6-1 victory Thursday to reach her first Grand Slam final. Justine Henin also advances.


The Palestinian leader orders his security forces to prevent militant attacks on Israelis, officials say.


LONDON -- Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has won a battle with throat cancer, lead singer Mick Jagger was quoted as telling a newspaper Saturday.


The ultimate in rake wear, the one-button jacket is making a stealthy appearance at the men's wear party this season.


Gwyneth Paltrow denies disparaging America

Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth  Paltrow insisted on Monday that contrary to a recent article in  a European newspaper, she feels "proud to be American" and  would never compare her homeland unfavorably to Britain.


Peel off starts in strip poker championship

Up to 200 strip poker players competed on Saturday to see who will lose their shirts -- and more -- and who will scoop 10,000 pounds by retaining their clothes and modesty.


MANNY Musu, Australia's tiny terror victim, has not received a cent in compensation since terrorists blew her world apart three months ago.


Market gains as Oracle leads tech higher

Stocks rose on Thursday after reassuring results from Oracle Corp  and a higher earnings outlook from Qualcomm Inc  helped to lift the technology sector.


The benefits system is too complicated and should be overhauled, a think-tank says.


Myanmar (ex Birmania) â Cinque italiani sono morti durante il naufragio della loro imbarcazione e altri due si sono salvati. Tutti erano sulla stessa imbarcazione. I cinque connazionali scomparsi si chiamavano


LINCOLN, Neb.  -- A physics professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has published a book that explains how the laws of nature interact with the game of football...


It is 4 pm at Reagan National Airport and the lines of anxious passengers eager to leave Washington are now backed up at the south security checkpoint in a line about 50 people long.


North and South Carolina put hundreds of National Guardsmen on standby Wednesday for fear the rainy remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto could cause severe flooding.


Ferrari has dominated the final practice session ahead of the inaugural Chinese Formula One Grand Prix. After a lacklustre opening practice day, world champion Michael Schumacher ripped up the track in 1 minute


Thirteen schools are set on fire in restive southern Thailand, where teachers are increasingly a target.


Three Indians are charged with  hacking into US stock brokerage accounts to boost the value of their shares.


A post-mortem examination is to be carried out on the body of a man found in east Belfast.


The European Union today selected Dominique Strauss-Kahn to head the International Monetary Fund.


Verizon drops plans to impose DSL supplier surcharge

- Verizon Communications Inc. VZ.N on Wednesday   said it dropped its plans to impose a supplier surcharge for   DSL-based Internet access service on its retail customers.


FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - An imposing, wood-carved Bigfoot statue stolen from outside a doctor's office has been recovered - minus its big feet. An anonymous tip led police to the 400-pound sculpture beneath a pile of debris in a backyard about a block from where it was snatched Monday.


A group of private equity firms is  courting bankrupt cable firm Adelphia Communications Corp.  ADELQ.PK with a view to making a joint bid for its assets,  the New York Times reported on Friday, citing executives  involved in the auction.


Iraq: Blackwater staff will face criminal charges

The Iraqi government will file criminal charges against employees of U.S. security firm Blackwater who are blamed for shooting dead at least eight civilians in Baghdad, an Iraqi Interior Ministry official said today.


Indagine Confesercenti: si spenderanno 4 mld, +2,1% su 2005


More than $3m donated to the Indian PM's fund for disaster victims have gone missing, court papers say.


BALCO Head Says Feds Wanted Him to Record Athletes

Victor Conte, head of the BALCO  lab at the center of a global steroid scandal, says in court  papers to be filed Friday that a federal agent last year asked  him if he would secretly record athletes suspected of doping.


Lebanon protester shot dead after attending rally

A Shi'ite Muslim Lebanese man was shot dead in a Sunni neighborhood on Sunday as he returned from a third day of protests against the Western-backed government.


The Darjeeling Limited to open New York Film Festival

The Darjeeling Limited, Wes Anderson's new award winning comedy set in India, will screen as the opening night film of the 45th annual New York Film Festival next Friday.


Oracle begins bloodbath, G-men choose new path

Spent the last week sick as a proverbial dog. A nasty cold snap, combined with too much schmoozing and boozing, has put my heinie in a sling. So Iâve been home, nursing my few remaining brain cells back to health and perusing my favorite news sites. Itâs been an interesting few days.


IT experts issue a warning over a potential security risk to primary school pupils' personal data.


A gennaio indice sceso del 16,6, mai cosi' da gennaio 1994


Strong Quake Hits Japan's Hokkaido, 11 Hurt

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit a wide area of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido early on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.


As Nato states lead the way in recognising Kosovo independence Serbia prepares to fight the move at the UN.


Zoo: Unknown herpes virus kills elephant

A previously unknown elephant herpes virus killed the Woodland Park Zoo's youngest Asian elephant, zoo officials said Monday.


Petrochemical workers disrupt Klein campaign, blame Tories for layoffs

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. (CP) - Workers facing layoffs at a petrochemical plant told Alberta Premier Ralph Klein on Wednesday that his government's policies threaten their industry's future.


American Eagle May same-store sales up 5 percent

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.   on Wednesday said May sales at stores open at least a year rose  5 percent, slightly missing Wall Street targets, but the teen  clothing retailer reiterated its second-quarter earnings  forecast.


Small Webcaster deals: Bad for Net DJ biz?

A music industry group has announced a deal with two dozen "small" Net radio outfits that freezes the fees they owe through 2010, but some say the terms are too restrictive to support.


The shortage of flu vaccine in the United States is "not a health crisis," Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson said, and he urged people to be patient as the government works to reallocate the nation's limited number of vaccines.


Stava assistendo a un derby tra i piÃ¹ attesi della massima serie del campionatoquando un bengala, lanciato dai tifosi avversari, gli ha perforato i polmoni                                            Ecuador, tragedia allo stadio di Guayaquil bambino di 11 anni ucciso da un razzo                                                                                Inutile corsa dell'ambulanza. La polizia nazionaleha aperto la "caccia all'uomo" per scovare il colpevole


EU OKs Seiko-Epson Liquid Crystal Merger

European Union antitrust regulators on Wednesday approved plans by Japan's Seiko Epson Corp. and Sanyo Electric Co. to merge their liquid crystal display panel operations.


George Michael was arrested on suspicion of possessing marijuana after police found him slumped over the steering wheel of his car in London, authorities said Monday.


Roma, 16:49 - BASKET, SERIE A: PIANIGIANI COME SCARIOLO

Un tecnico alla sua prima esperienza di capo allenatore per una squadra capolista solitaria in Serie...


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Wal-Mart mulls new store types as British rival comes to town

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said yesterday it is considering new store sizes and types in the US market but played down the possibility of acquisitions as it faces slowing sales growth at older stores and new competition from British rival Tesco PLC.


Nato ministers meet North African and Middle East envoys to warm ties as  two days of alliance talks begin.


It was lunchtime in one of Haiti's worst slums, and Charlene Dumas was eating mud. With food prices rising, Haiti's poorest can't afford even a daily plate of rice, and some take desperate measures to fill their bellies. Charlene, 16 with a 1-month-old son, has come to rely on a traditional Haitian remedy for hunger pangs: cookies made of dried yellow dirt from the country's central plateau.


Crude oil up for 2nd day on colder US weather

BEIJING, Dec. 30 -- Crude oil rose for a second day after forecasters said weather next week in the US Northeast, where 80 per cent of the country's home heating oil is used, may be colder than predicted.


West Wing actor Richard Schiff calls on theatregoers to support straight plays in London's West End.


James Gandolfini to play Ernest Hemmingway

Sopranos star, James Gandolfini who is all set to play Ernest Hemingway in a new movie.


Liverpool beat Monaco, thanks to goals from Djibril Cisse and Milan Baros.


Housing homeless is a duty, say Flint opponents

Â· Experts condemn plan to make tenants seek workÂ· No 10 takes detached view of minister's plans


The last vestige of former Gov. John G. Rowland's political career crumbled Thursday as he pleaded guilty to avoiding thousands of dollars in federal income tax and one felony


ITUNES owner Apple settled a longrunning trademark dispute with the Beatles' Apple Corp over their fruit-shaped logos, in a decision that could pave the way for Lovely Rita to play in Cyberspace.


US incomes grew at their fastest pace in a year during January, official figures show.


Lebanon army storms militant posts at camp, 18 die

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Advancing under a blanket of artillery and tank fire, Lebanese troops overran positions held by al Qaeda-inspired militants at a Palestinian refugee camp on Friday and 18 people were killed.


South Africa's finance minister announces the country will spend 15bn rand ($2bn) preparing for the 2010 World Cup.


India to get a taste of 'British' curries

It was once hailed as Britain's national dish, but chicken tikka masala -- the spicy "Indian" curry popular throughout the United Kingdom -- has remained largely a mystery on the subcontinent.


Ennesima prova di forza tra il presidente e il governo del filo-russo YanukovichLe truppe si sono mosse a dispetto degli ordini del ministero dell'Interno                                            Ucraina, sale la tensione Truppe leali a Yushenko verso Kiev


Bush cites Iraq progress, says troop cuts possible

U.S. President George W. Bush said on Wednesday he saw signs of progress in Iraq on both the military and political fronts and again held out the possibility of a reduction in U.S. troop levels.


Guides Needed to Lead Tours at Cape Henry

By STACY PARKER  By Stacy Parker  Correspondent  OCEANFRONT  Volunteers are needed at the new Historic Villages at Cape Henry to lead tours and assist on-site.


California heat wave deaths as high as 90

Corpses piled up at the morgue Thursday, and aid workers went door-to-door, checking in on elderly people in hopes of keeping the death toll from California's 12-day heat wave from rising.


United Adds Colombian To Bolster Its Defense

D.C. United  bolsters its thin defensive corps by acquiring veteran central back Gonzalo MartÃÂnez from Colombian club Millonarios.


Mo Williams scored a season-high 35 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 98-92 victory over Miami on Wednesday night, sending the Heat to their ninth straight loss.


Rumsfeld in Managua to Press Missile Destruction

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld met Nicaraguan leaders on Friday to press them to destroy 1,367 shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles that Washington fears


BAGHDAD, 17 October 2004 - Insurgents bombed five churches in Iraq yesterday as car bombs killed five US soldiers. The two car bombs that killed the US soldiers went off Friday, the military said.


Six people including two children are taken to hospital after a two car collision in County Antrim.


Fifa will unveil Brazil as the host nation for the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday.


Rockets kill four Gurkha guards in Baghdad's Green Zone

FOUR former Gurkhas working for a British security firm have been killed in a rocket attack in Baghdad, one of the deadliest strikes so far on the capitalâs high-security Green Zone.


Pol Pot and his change from man to beast

Philip Short took four years to write this biography, after completing his much-praised life of Mao Zedong (æ¯æ¾¤æ±) in 1999. He has trawled deep and wide, reading what are probably


A powerful new strategy promises to speed up the effort to link genes to specific diseases. Can you say 'transcriptome'?


Sadr ready to disarm militia after truce

NAJAF, Aug 18: Shia leader Moqtada al Sadr agreed on Wednesday to disarm his militia and leave Najaf's Imam Ali Mosque but only after a truce with encircling US marines. A senior aide said Moqtada Sadr had demanded a ceasefire first with US-led forces in ...


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U.S. Open: Sharapova Dominates in Dazzling Fashion

Maria Sharapovaâs destruction of her first-round opponent, Roberta Vinci, took a mere 50 minutes.


Report sets out data management recommendations A new report has outlined the next steps in the long-term management of data for the Joint Information Systems Committee and other higher education institutions.â¦


Olympics: Athens opens Paralympics with ceremonial extravaganza

ATHENS : Some 70,000 spectators filled the Athens Olympic stadium to watch the densely choreographed and emotionally-charged opening ceremony of the 12th Paralympics, the world's premier competition for disabled athletes.


Historians Resurrect ÂCartoon MedicineÂ for a New Generation

Animated public health films from the 1920s to the Â60s covered such topics as personal hygiene, malaria prevention and tuberculosis screening.


Two Palestinian suicide bombers blew themselves up at a vital Gaza-Israel crossing point Thursday, killing three Israelis, Israel Radio and militant groups said.


Strong flavoured onions fight growth of liver cancer cells

25/10/2004 - Stronger flavoured onions could be better cancer-fighting foods than their mild-flavoured cousins, find researchers in the US that analysed an array of common varieties.


KABULâHundreds of turbaned Afghan men are patted down, poked and prodded by US security men before being permitted to enter the presidential palace.


Legacy of blood trails bandit kingâs life of crime in India

NEW DELHIâRobin Hood or brutal brigand, the legend of Indiaâs most wanted man, will no doubt live on. Koose Muniswamy Veerappan and three accomplices fell Monday


The Lede Blog: Asterisk to Mark Bondsâs Record Ball

The People have chose to brand the ball rather to send it to space.


LA Times Gets in the Ring with TV Boxing Shows

As Fox's "The Next Great Champ" prepared to debut Tuesday, the boxing reality show and rival NBC series "The Contender" faced the prospect of having their


Attacks Imperil Militiamen in Iraq Allied With U.S.

A recent spate of killings has targeted members of the Awakening Council, a predominantly Sunni group, that has offered valued help to American troops.


Study Supports Bacterial Cause for Crohn's

Scientists say they have new evidence to support the belief that Crohn's disease, an irritable bowel condition that affects a half-million Americans, has a bacterial origin.


Lear accepts sweetened bid from Icahn company

Lear Corp.  said on Monday that it had accepted a higher takeover offer of about $3 billion from billionaire Carl Icahn's American Real Estate Partners LP  after shareholders balked at the previous proposal.


Shares of US Airways Group Inc.  UAIR.O slid as much as 23 percent on Tuesday after leaders of  its pilots union rejected the company's latest contract  proposal, dealing a blow to its attempt to avoid a second trip  through bankruptcy.


Europeans are paying high prices to send cell-phone text messages or use mobile Internet services outside their own country, the EU's telecoms chief said Thursday, just months after the EU capped roaming charges for calls.


Torino, 17:42 - CALCIO, MODENA: DEL PIERO SI E' SCUSATO CON CAMPEDELLI

Alessandro Del Piero si è scusato con Nicola Campedelli per il brutto fallo di ieri durante M...


Ask Jeeves Inc. is getting personal with Web search and trying to leapfrog its bigger competitors in the process. The Emeryville, Calif.


ENTERPRISE, Alabama  - President George W. Bush on Saturday got a first-hand look at the damage from deadly tornadoes in the southern United States and said while buildings could be rebuilt the biggest impact was on shattered lives.


Las Vegas rock sensation The Killers star on Saturday at the world's biggest green field art and music festival which is seeing a record attendance, while nonstop rain ensured the traditional mud bath.


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Facebook lets users choose to publicize themselves

Facebook, the social-network site  that has enjoyed explosive growth in new members over the past  three months, said it plans to let users tell the rest of the  world how to find them on the site.


Special Edition Zunes Are Pretty in Pink

While overall sales may not be all that impressive, there is still a rabid enthusiast community looking to snag some 100 special edition pink-colored Microsoft Zunes, which have begun appearing on eBay.


Match.com eyes social networks for subscribers

Online dating site Match.com has made  its own resolution for 2008: to get out and meet more people,  or in this case, potential subscribers.


Girding for battle as the rest of the GOP field descended upon Florida, Rudy Giuliani challenged his rivals to bring it on.


At least 15 people die as US forces pound militant positions in the restive Iraqi city of Falluja, hospital sources say.


Sixteen Hindus are charged with the murder of 12 Muslims in one of the most notorious incidents in riots in India two years ago.


`Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' has few faults

"Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," $49.99, www.rockstargames.com/sanandreas/. Format: PlayStation 2. Players: 1-2. Category: Action.


Engineers Use Hurricanes to Study Houses

When a hurricane makes landfall in the continental United States, Dave Prevatt and his colleagues in the Florida Coastal Monitoring Program are out evaluating which construction methods best protect homes from the tremendous wind forces the storms deliver.


Sinai Clouds Symptomatic of an Ugly Global Climate

CAIRO, 12 October 2004 - For decades the Israelis have enjoyed a love affair with the unspoiled beauty and tranquility of Egyptian Sinai and its Red Sea resorts â-o near and yet so far from the crowded commercialism of Eilat.


Diverse and well funded, the next generation of conservatives is winning battles on campus. But not all are fighting for George W. Bush


Richards can't wait to start Stones' Europe tour

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards  said he could not wait to get back on stage on Tuesday after  recovering from a head injury that had forced the band to delay  the European leg of their world tour.


Man who shot musician may not be charged

The shooting death of a member of Edie Brickell & New Bohemians appears to fall under state law permitting deadly force in self-defense, police said Tuesday.


NKorea talks resume for first time since nuclear test

Crucial six-nation talks aimed at convincing North Korea to give up its nuclear program have resumed, just over two months after the reclusive nation conducted its first atomic test.


Russia Posts Reward for Rebel Information

MOSCOW - The deadly Chechen militant attack on a school in southern Russia has produced a split in the rebel cause, Russian officials claimed on Saturday.    In what was an apparent attempt to exploit the division, Russia announced earlier this week that it would pay $10 million for information leading to the arrest of the top Chechen rebel leaders, Shamil Basayev and Aslan Maskhadov...


In a reversal of 30 years of policy, the World Health Organization endorses DDT spraying for malaria control.


ISLAMABAD -- President General Pervez Musharraf survived an apparent assassination attempt yesterday when shots were fired at his aircraft as it took off from a military base, authorities and witnesses said.


Police questioned President Moshe Katsav for a second day Thursday about sexual harassment allegations, and a lawmaker collected signatures to begin the process of impeaching him.


Suspected Chechen Women Had Been Detained

Two Chechen women suspected of blowing up Russian passenger jets last month were briefly detained by police before the flights but bribed at least one airline employee to get on the planes, media reports said Wednesday.


A 18-year-old charged with murdering a young father who was shot dead near his home appears in court.


Boston Responds to Rodriguez's Slap With Knockout Punch of Its Own

The Slap. That is what most of New England will gleefully remember about Alex Rodriguez now that the Boston Red Sox have shocked the Yankees.


US bank group KeyCorp to enter Czech market

PRAGUE- US banking group KeyCorp is heading for the Czech Republic which might serve as a take-off point to establish itself in Europe, Daniel Brzkovsky, head of the group's Czech partner Key Investments, said.


Michael Fay Joins Disaboom As Chief Technology Officer

Disaboom, Inc. (OTCBB: DSBO), which is developing the first online community for people living with or directly affected by disabilities or functional limitations, today announced that Michael Fay has joined the Company as Chief Technology Officer.  Mr.


Hurricane Victims Filing for Unemployment

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Still smarting over the loss of their homes, Hurricane Charley's victims turned out by the hundreds in 90-degree heat Tuesday to cope with the storm's latest blow to their lives - the mass shutdown of businesses that has left them without jobs...


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Sports Network) - New York Giants  safety Shaun Williams was placed on injured reserve Wednesday  due to a left knee injury.


JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Junior forward Khara Smith scored a season-high 32 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and had five blocked shots to lead No.


A group of Japanese researchers has found that carbon dioxide levels over the Antarctica rose by over 2.6 percent from six years ago — the first such detection of an increase in a "greenhouse" gas above the southern continent, group members said Tuesday.


Federer returns from injury, advances at Masters Cup

HOUSTON Back from three weeks on the sidelines, Roger Federer beat Gaston Gaudio (GAS'-tawn GOW'-dee-oh) in the first round of the ATP Masters Cup tennis championships.


Spain and US braced for Davis Cup battle

ARMED with a shiny baseball bat and facing Andy Roddickâs infamous knuckle ball in a post-practice laugh-in, Rafael Nadal took three swishes and connected only with the mist his breath left hanging in the air.


Three sent for UK radiological tests after spy death

Three people have been sent to a special clinic for radiological tests following the death of a former Russian spy in London, a spokeswoman for Britain's Health Protection Agency (HPA) said on Monday.


TOKYO  - From strobe-lit guitar solos to pink-haired vamps crammed into sequined spandex costumes, the decadent legacy of the video game industry's Electronic Entertainment Expo lived on at the huge Tokyo Game Show.


The Curse of the Were-Rabbit wins a Children's Bafta following its earlier triumph at the main ceremony.


Notting Hill Carnival swings into action

London's colourful Notting Hill Carnival, one of the world's biggest street parties, has got off to a relatively peaceful start with eight arrests for minor offences on Sunday.


2007 stem cell breakthrough is like turning lead into gold

It was the kind of breakthrough scientists had dreamed of for decades and its promise to help cure disease appears to be fast on the way to being realized.


U.S. Stunned in Opening Loss to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico upsets the United States, 92-73, at the men's basketball preliminaries on Sunday, the first loss at the Games for the three-time defending gold medalists since 1988.


MacBook Air shows: â never been a better time to switch to a Macâ

âAs I look at a newly arrived MacBook Air laptop,â writes Dean Takahashi , âit occurs to me there has never been a better time to switch to a Mac.â And he points to the new MacBook Air as âa great example of the faster innovationâ that Apple offers customers. âThe design is attractive and nobody can boast having a thinner notebook computer. It has an innovation dubbed Remote Disc. You install a disk on a desktopâs DVD drive. Then you can use your MacBook Airâs Remote Disc function to take over the DVD drive and install software into the MacBook Air. Itâs an innovation that may signal the beginning of the end of disk media.â


Moore seeks more screens for non-studio films

Michael Moore is mad  as hell about documentaries and foreign films being crowded out  of theaters, and he's not going to take it anymore.


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Customers shop around when they buy an airline ticket or a new car, so why not when they need a hip replacement or treatment for a sore throat? An executive order being signed Tuesday by President Bush is designed to help people make more informed decisions about doctors and hospitals.


Williams, Capriati Upset at Philadelphia

Venus Williams and Jennifer Capriati lost their shots at qualifying for the WTA Tour Championships with losses Friday in the Advanta tournament.


British hostage faces execution threat after US collegues beheaded

Briton Kenneth Bigley, held hostage by an Al-Qaeda linked group in Iraq, faced the renewed threat of execution despite the possible release of an Iraqi woman prisoner known as Dr Germ.


Death Is on the Line; Can You Hear It Now?

âOne Missed Callâ is the latest Japanese knockoff to fetishize death by technology.


Loeb leads after Gronholm crashes in Rally of Australia

World champion Sebastien Loeb of France led the Rally of Australia on Saturday after overall leaderMarcus Gronholm crashed out on the opening stage of the day.


Princes to read at Diana memorial service

Princes William and Harry are to give readings at the service marking the 10th anniversary of their mother princess Diana's death next week, royal officials said Saturday.


"Phantom" to pass 20-year mark on Broadway

"The Phantom of the Opera," already  the longest-running musical in Broadway history, will mark its  20th anniversary in New York on Saturday with two performances.


Finisar Reports Preliminary Third Quarter Financial Results

Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR), a technology leader in gigabit fiber optic solutions for high-speed data networks, today reported preliminary financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended January 28, 2007.


UPDATE 2-Judge likely to extend Oracle/PeopleSoft case

A Delaware judge on Wednesday said he likely would need to hear additional testimony before ruling on Oracle Corp.'s (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research


Paris court paves way for Concorde trial

France's highest court paved the way Friday for a trial of officials being investigated in connection with the 2000 crash of a Concorde jet that killed 113 people.


In Sicilia sbarcano in ottocento La Lega: "Via subito con gli ...

AGRIGENTO - Nuova emergenza immigrati in Sicilia. Sono quasi 800 quelli approdati nell'isola nelle ultime 24 ore, in un'ondata di arrivi intensa come non accadeva dall'estate scorsa. I viaggi delle "carrette


A day after Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's funeral, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky arrived in the Middle East amid an atmosphere of anxiety about what will happen next.


I leaped up from my desk vowing to commit the most sensational attack of revenge in the history of the personal computer industry.


Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan's on his son's wax statue.


Darfur Rebels Suspend Peace Talks Over Attacks

Darfur rebels suspended formal peace talks in Nigeria on Monday to put pressure on the government to halt an offensive in the vast desert region, delegates said.


A scuffle between journalists and security guards marred the Indian wedding of Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar, prompting local authorities to deploy extra police to the airport in Jodhpur for the celebrity couple's departure.


The Iraq Study Group this week will advise President Bush to begin the biggest foreign policy course correction of his presidency. The group will call for rekindling peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis and holding an international conference that would lead to direct talks with Iran and Syria. Will Bush listen, or will stubbornness prevail?


EL-FASHIR, Sudan Just two weeks after the Sudanese authorities and their guerrilla enemies signed a pledge to restore security and broaden access to aid groups, a fresh surge of violence is engulfing Darfur.


Roma, 18:32 - CALCIO, ROMA; SPALLETTI: BILANCIO POSITIVO, SONO CONTENTO

Un bottino di 42 punti al termine del girone d'andata, proprio come l'anno scorso. Ma l'Inter non &e...


Microsoft, Siemens to develop in-car infotainment

Microsoft  and Siemens  will join forces to develop in-car entertainment and navigation products that should make it easier for consumers to connect devices such mobile phones and music players.


Democratic nominee John Kerry accused President George W. Bush of leaving America more vulnerable to terror and alone on Iraq, branding him stubborn, in denial and a failed leader.


Putin offers Ukraine support for "any leader"

of the ex-Soviet state ahead of a re-run of a poll rigged in favour of the man Moscow backed. to outgoing President Leonid Kuchma, who wanted to hand power to Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, the declared winner.


When Dr. Craig Cleveland returned to solo practice, he knew he’d need efficient technology to help him manage patient care. His solution of choice includes electronic medical records and practice management solutions running on a Mac. It “works exactly the way a doctor thinks,” and helps him provide the best of care for his patients.


Astros Top Rockies to Claim NL Wild Card

The Houston Astros charged into the playoffs with their 18th consecutive home victory, capping an incredible turnaround by beating Colorado 5-3 Sunday to win the NL wild card.


As widely expected, the Federal Communications Commission has slapped CBS with a record $550,000 in fines for airing the now infamous "wardrobe malfunction" during February's Super Bowl halftime show.


The burlesque show at the Box begins when the performers enter the club from the street.


Merck takes control of Serono, bids 10.46 billion euros

German pharmaceuticals company Merck KGaA has taken a majority stake in Switzerland's Serono SA and was aiming at a full takeover worth 16.6 billion Swiss francs (10.46 billion euros).


Breast Cancer New breast cancer drug may improve survival

LONDON - Arimidex, one of a new class of breast cancer drugs, has clearly beaten standard treatment tamoxifen at preventing breast cancer from returning in a 5-year study, researchers said on Wednesday.


Riforme, Casini: ''Fatte da soli hanno fiato corto''

Le riforme fatte da soli o sotto l'assillo del tornaconto elettorale hanno il fiato corto cosÃ¬ come decidere ad ogni costo e solo con la forza dei numeri, anche se questo non Ã¨ certo uno ''scandalo'', non Ã¨ sempre la migliore soluzione.


Lazard's power play could derail its planned IPO

Lazard's highly public power struggle over whether to become a listed company could jeopardise the investment bank's initial public offering, which already is hampered


Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson is rapped by the BBC over a derogatory reference to homosexuality.


An Anglican bishop in British Columbia who regrets contributing to an international rift in the church by permitting same-sex blessings says he won't go along with a proposed moratorium on blessing gay unions.


Actor Snipes found not guilty of tax fraud

Wesley Snipes found not guilty of tax fraud and conspiracy charges, but convictions for misdemeanour counts could bring prison sentence


A judge has rejected requests to unseal the grand jury investigation of the sex-and-booze scandal surrounding the University of Colorado football program, saying he could only release the report had no indictment been returned.


Peoplesoft forecasts stronger-than-expected sales as it prepares to fight a takeover bid from Oracle in court.


Iraqi Forces Seize Top Zarqawi Aide in Iraq

Iraqi forces have captured a senior aide to al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the government said Monday.


Congress voted Monday to end the federal tobacco price support program that, for more than six decades, allowed tens of thousands of North Carolina families to pull a living from the land.


A rare radioactive substance killed an ex-KGB spy turned Kremlin critic, the British government said Friday. In a dramatic statement written before he died, the man called Russian President Vladimir Putin "barbaric and ruthless" and blamed him personally for the poisoning.


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WASHINGTON -- As US military deaths in Iraq passed 1,000 yesterday, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said it was a "tragic milestone" and the country should honour its troops' sacrifice by continuing to "fight for what they fought for.


Pernice turns big back nine into Buick lead

GRAND BLANC, Michigan  - Tom Pernice Jr. turned a sizzling back nine into a one-shot third round lead at the Buick Open on Saturday.


US hopes to complete FTA renegotiations by June 30

The US hopes to complete renegotiating a hard-won free trade agreement by June 30 to reflect Washington's new commerce guidelines, its chief negotiator said Friday.


Taliban says killed two Germans in Afghanistan

Afghan Taliban rebels said they had killed two German hostages on Saturday, but Germany's foreign minister said one of the hostages was still alive and the other had died of a heart attack.


THE British-Iraqi aid executive Margaret Hassan, kidnapped by rebels in Iraq, was feared dead today, as US-led forces swept into the flashpoint city of Mosul in a renewed offensive against insurgents.


Economics edge out Iran as French, German, Russian leaders meet

The leaders of France, Germany and Russia have held summit talks in an elegant chateau with economic issues apparently taking priority over Iran's disputed nuclear programme.


Governi in costante contatto, Procura Roma apre fascicolo


[TS] Sports of The Times: Metal vs. Wood

A proposed bill in the New York City Council would ban metal baseball bats from high-school games. And now, the debate.


EBay Inc., the world's largest online marketplace, said Thursday it was buying Marktplaats.nl, a Dutch classified advertising Web site, for about $290 million in cash.


Chargers linebacker Steve Foley apparently was unarmed when an off-duty Coronado police officer shot him near his upscale suburban home, authorities said Tuesday.


Imagine a pious Muslim faced with a ban on fabricating a certain kind of weapon. He is committed to obeying unquestioningly the fatwas of his religious leader and yet discovers that producing


NEW YORK - With its clever premise and  quartet of appealing comedic star turns, "Wild Hogs" is a step  above the typical comedies rolling off the assembly lines of  the major studios. Unfortunately, though it gets off to a very  promising beginning, the film soon degenerates into typical  slapstick silliness that, while it should undeniably prove  crowd-pleasing, squanders its considerable comedic potential.


Recruits are rejected by the police service after failing a test on their beliefs about race, gender and sexuality.


ZAGREB, Croatia - A man who robbed 26 stores and betting offices over a nine-month period was tracked down by police because he was nice to his victims.


Malnutrition spreads faster in Tiger territory: UN agency

The United Nations World Food Program says malnutrition was spreading at an alarming rate in Sri Lanka's Tamil rebel-held regions with nearly one in five children suffering stunted growth.


Yet another Trojan horse is luring the Internet with a need to infect Symbian based smart phones. SimWorks International, an anti-virus firm, issued an alert earlier this week informing the users of the Trojanâs existence.


Dopo il record, dollaro in rimonta sull'euro

MILANO - Piazza Affari chiude la seduta in terreno positivo. Il Mibtel ha terminato salendo dello 0,44% a 22.928 punti. L'indice S&P Mib sale dello 0,33%, a 30.272 punti. L'indice Midex guadagna lo 0,16%, a 28.503 punti.


Cesa, Udc: "Noi restiamo all'opposizione"Urso, An: "Per la Cdl un progetto politico solido"                                           La Cdl grida allo scandalo "Mercimonio di poltrone"