2 Men Arrested in Homicide Case: Glenn Pierce's Body Was Found Earlier This Week By the Side of a Road.

By Stan Finger, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.  Feb. 3--Two men have been arrested in connection with the killing of Glenn Pierce earlier this week.   Sedgwick County sheriff's Capt.


1st Gene Therapy Trial  Effective Against Parkinson's

THURSDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) -- In an early trial, gene therapy has proven both safe and effective in easing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, researchers say.


Gunmen rampage through Baghdad district, kill 30: police

Gunmen rampaged through a Sunni enclave in a mainly Shi'ite district of Baghdad on Friday, killing up to 30 people and setting mosques and homes ablaze, police said, in a sharp escalation of sectarian violence.


Women in Bollywood: From roles to performancesÂ

Watching Nehlle Pe Dehlla recently was like a flashback to how, not very long back and indeed even today, a heroineÂs role was typically cut out Â super glamorous, with a few dialogues, and a couple of sexy songs here and there.


Bluegrass Staple Skaggs Back with 'Strings'

After several years spent exploring the roots and branches of bluegrass music with his recordings, Ricky Skaggs is satisfying his critics with an album of all new material.


U.S. remembers 9/11 attacks in solemnity

Americans stood in silence at the times of the Sept. 11 attacks on Tuesday, while the man behind them, Osama bin Laden, surfaced again to praise the suicide hijackers who killed nearly 3,000 people six years ago.


After the New York Yankees' epic five-game sweep against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, both teams opened West Coast trips with one-run losses.


Glaxo set for big push into cancer medicine

GlaxoSmithKline Plc is preparing for a  "renaissance" of its oncology business, led by Tykerb, a novel  pill that is expected to win U.S. regulatory approval for  breast cancer next month.


Nineteen newly freed South Korean hostages were expected to fly out of the Afghan capital on Friday after a six-week kidnap drama, sources close to the arrangements said, after a deal critics fear could spur more abductions.


Tennis An old pro at 26, Martina Hingis knows being in top shape is essential to compete with the younger players on the WTA Tour. Her fitness came in handy yesterday, as she won 14 straight points to break a 4-4 tie and race to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over 19-year-old Ana Ivanovic in the Pan Pacific Open final in ...


Team USA learned plenty of tough lessons in win over Greece

And so it has come to this for the United States' men's basketball team: It is happy with a grind-it-out victory over Greece, a nation that certainly knows pita but not pick and rolls. What did we learn from Tuesday night's 77-71 victory over our hosts ...


New U.S. economic data on Friday did  little to answer questions about the sustainability of global  economic growth, offering a mixed picture that left markets in  a generally bearish pattern.


Dell's 17-inch gaming laptop, the XPS M1730, now offers Intel Penryn processors


Martha Stewart Reports to Prison in W.Va.

ALDERSON, W.Va. - Martha Stewart reported to prison early Friday to begin serving a five-month sentence for lying about a stock sale, the federal Bureau of Prisons said...


Kyle Ford, Woburn -- In a 2-0 win over Winchester, Ford scored both goals on headers as the Tanners stayed close behind Lexington in the Middlesex League race.


The three New Zealand judges presiding over sexual assault cases on Pitcairn Island have handed down their verdicts in Adamstown, finding five of the seven men charged guilty of sex crimes.


Ciena Corp., a maker of fiber optic products and services, posted a wider third-quarter loss Thursday on restructuring and acquisition charges, and warned that fourth-quarter revenue would be flat with third-quarter results due to "ongoing customer


Earlier this week, David Letterman asked a timely question: How many striking writers could fit into a Jamba Juice store across the street from his studio?


European and Asian stock markets plunged Monday following declines on Wall Street last week amid investor pessimism over the U.S. government's stimulus plan to prevent a recession.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - A video posted by an Iraqi insurgent group Sunday purported to show last weekâs suicide attack at a US base in Mosul, with a fireball rising from a white tent.


The spirit of volunteerism is thriving in the heartland, but not so much on the coasts.


Nokia plans wave of camera phones Dallas Morning News (subscription)


An Iranian intelligence official warns Iranian academics to be careful what they say when at conferences abroad.


Italy to take in Kurdish stowaways stranded near Malta

October 23, 2004 - 1610CET--Following a plea by the UN, the Italian government has accepted to take in the 13 Kurdish stowaways


US contingency plans for possible air strikes on Iran include most of its military infrastructure, the BBC learns.


XBox and EA Sports to Stage Interactive World Cup

LEIPZIG, Germany  - Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)'s XBox video game system will team up with software maker Electronic Arts Inc...


Via Announces 1-Watt Processor for Mobile Devices

Via's new processor is intended for use in mobile devices and embedded applications.


Google's "Green" store sells everything from hemp footie bags to sonic rocks to Summer of Love pens.


US: Still Time to End N.Korea Crisis in Talks

Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday there was still time to resolve a nuclear crisis with North Korea through six-party talks despite Pyongyang's refusal to resume the negotiations.


ONLINE: A look at the compound where the Alexanders train and prepare dogs for competition.


Extra Space Storage Board OKs a Quarterly Dividend

Salt Lake-based Extra Space Storage Inc. said Friday that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 22.77 cents per share of common stock.  The dividend is payable June 29 to stockholders of record June 15.


Blog: Consultant and prominent photo blogger Rob Galbraith says it appears the new high-end Canon SLR has problems with autofocus when it's warm and bright outside.


American swimmer Michael Phelps grabbed a fourth gold at the Athens Olympics Thursday with a clear victory in the 200 meters medley and gold for 16-year-old gymnast Carly Patterson leveled the US with China at 14 ...


Ukrainian Court Ruling Sows Confusion Before Vote

Ukraine's top court on Saturday overturned  some legal changes intended to cut election fraud, a day before  a re-run of the presidential vote that has become a test of  democratic legitimacy and national identity.


Manchester United have received a "preliminary approach" regarding a "possible offer" to takeover the club. The club's board said they are "seeking clarification of this proposal" and that at this stage "it is unclear whether any offer will be made".


Security Worries in Baghdad, US Debates Polls

The ability of Iraqi insurgents to snatch foreigners from their guarded Baghdad offices highlighted the country's poor security as US officials argued whether elections could be held in towns under rebel control.


The US Supreme Court is to hear a challenge to lethal injections that has halted executions for months.


Tigers Overcome Reds, Griffey's Slam in 10

Felipe Lopez's throwing error allowed Carlos Guillen to score the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers overcame Ken Griffey Jr.'s grand slam in a 7-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.


Pfizer Drug Wins OK for Blood Infections

Drug maker Pfizer Inc.  on Tuesday said it won regulatory clearance to sell its anti-fungus medicine Vfend to treat serious hospital-acquired bloodstream infections.


Thousands of Lebanese attended the funeral today of an anti-Syrian lawmaker whose assassination further rocked Lebanonâs political order.


Pope Benedict XVI has named Kazimierz Nycz, a bishop in northern Poland, to succeed Cardinal Jozef Glemp as archbishop of Warsaw, the Vatican announced Saturday.


Thousands of staff are being trained to police the smoking ban in bars, restaurants and shops in England.


We asked the Pullitzer Prize-winning novelist what she's reading, watching, and listening to.


A teenager is jailed for six years after setting fire to his pregnant ex-girlfriend's home, injuring her parents.


Tokyo Stocks Open Up on Oil Price Retreat

TOKYO - Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday as investors regained confidence from Wall Street's rally and a retreat in surging oil prices. The U.S...


HOUSTON - Seven Texas children were discovered abandoned at a Nigerian orphanage, suffering from disease and malnutrition, and have been brought back to the United States.    Child Protective Services, which received emergency custody of the children Monday, is investigating accusations that the children's adoptive mother abandoned them in Nigeria in October and later went to work in Iraq as a private contractor...


Ghostzapper to return in 2005; Azeri might retire after two more ...

There is no question in trainer Bobby Frankelâs mind who will claim Horse of the Year honors when the Eclipse Awards are handed out in January.


Oil prices held firm Friday after leaping almost $2 a day earlier on news US crude stocks sank to a five-month low last week and distillate fuels barely grew ahead of winter.


Gunmen Kidnap 2 Americans, Briton in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A team of kidnappers grabbed two Americans and a Briton in a dawn raid on their home on a leafy Baghdad street Thursday - a bold abduction that underlines the increasing danger for foreigners in the embattled capital as violence soars ahead of national elections planned for early next year.    West of the capital, U.S...


Brain disease death raises fear of link to BSE meat of 90s

A 39-year-old woman has died of a previously undiagnosed form of the brain-wasting condition variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease


Uncertain Landscape Ahead for Copyright Protection

In the final few weeks before the 2004 election, lobbyists for high-tech, entertainment and civil liberties interests were crammed into an icy room in the Dirksen Senate office building, trying to hammer out a bill that would have put Internet song-swapping networks like Kazaa and eDonkey out of business.


Kenteris and Thanou charged over missed tests

EKATERINI THANOU and Konstantinos Kenteris, the Greek sprinters, were charged yesterday with missing a mandatory drugs test on the eve of the Olympic Games and for making false statements about a motorbike accident.


Lockheed Martin Marks 31st Consecutive A2100 Success With the Launch of AMC-18 Satellite

KOUROU, French Guiana, Dec. 8  /PRNewswire/ -- The AMC-18 telecommunications satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin  for SES GLOBAL (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges SESG), was successfully launched today from Kourou, French Guiana.  Lift-off occurred at 5:08 p.m.


Prosecutors dismiss charges against Kobe

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Eagle County District Attorney Mark Hurlbert announced on Wednesday that sexual assault charges against Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant have been dismissed.


Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Fed Cup semifinals against the United States because of a right shoulder injury.


New law: Check 21 speeds up check processing

It is two days before payday and you are almost out of gas. To pay for it, you write a check. You hope it takes two or three days before it hits your bank, and by then, your paycheck will be deposited.


Berlusconi Says Will Sacrifice Buttiglione

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi,  seeking to defuse an unprecedented crisis in the EU executive,  said Rocco Buttiglione would most likely be replaced as Italy's  candidate for the European Commission.


The IPhone Verdict Is In: It's Finger-Clickin' Good

A minor data disaster reveals a small flaw and briefly dampens my early adopter's enthusiasm, but Steve Jobs' wonder phone remains my favorite gadget of all time. Here's why. Commentary by Leander Kahney.


FCC Rules VOIP Not Subject to State Rules

In what amounts to a big win for Vonage Holdings Corp., the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ruled that the broadband phone company's service was exempt from state and local regulation and tariffs.


La moglie del presidente e' in ottime condizioni di salute


Facing crumbling support for the war among their own members, Senate Republican leaders yesterday sought to block bipartisan efforts to force a change in the American military mission in Iraq.


EBay Plans Lower Fees, Tighter Seller Standards

EBay changes are designed to boost sales by making the shopping experience easier and safer.


Astronomers Get First Look at Protoplanetary "Rainfall"

An embryonic star, just beginning its life as the center of a planetary system, is apparently deluged with massive rainfall as icy material vaporizes and refreezes. Astronomers are observing one such star in a nebula about 1,000 light years from Earth with the Spitzer Space Telescope.


Suspect accused of stealing and distributing source code over the Internet.


Italian judges criticise their treatment at hearing

Three Italian judges have harshly criticised the way they have been treated at a South African hearing on alleged Cosa Nostra banker Vito Palazzolo.


Robert De Niro rises to a formidable challenge in this sufficiently unsettling thriller: he holds his own against the scene-swiping 10-year-old actress Dakota Fanning.


Pillboxes help HIV-positive stick to drug regimens

NEW YORK  - HIV-positive patients who use pillbox organizers to help keep track of their medications can reduce their risk of progressing to AIDS, a new study shows.


Reclusive governor wins Nigeria ruling party ticket

Nigeria's ruling party on Sunday chose a reclusive Muslim state governor, Umaru Yar'Adua, to be its candidate to succeed Olusegun Obasanjo as president of Africa's most populous nation in elections next year.


The U.S. military said five soldiers were killed Friday in two separate incidents in Iraq.


CONTI PUBBLICI: SINISCALCO, PROGRAMMA STABILITA' ITALIA SARA' ...

Bruxelles, 6 dic. (Adnkronos-aki) - Il programma di stabilita' dell'Italia ''sara' discusso a febbraio''. Lo ha detto il ministro dell'Economia, Domenico Siniscalco, prima di partecipare alla riunione dell


Novara, 20:34 - VOLLEY DONNE, SEMIFINALI PLAY OFF: NOVARA PORTA PERUGIA A GARA 4

La S.Orsola Asystel Novara ha battuto la Despar Perugia 3-0 (25-18; 25-19; 25-22) in gara 3 della se...


Three films about Pablo Escobar hitting the American Film Market will create another chapter in the cinematic love story with gangsters.


State Farm drops coverage of 2,600 holders: AP

State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., citing losses from storms, said it will not renew coverage for about 2,600 policyholders mainly in Alabama's beach resorts, the Associated Press reported on Monday.


Black Watch Soldier Killed in Iraq, Two Others Hurt, MoD Says

A British soldier from the Black Watch regiment was killed and two others injured in an incident near their Camp Dogwood base south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the Ministry of Defence in London said.


Australia risks provoking a regional arms race with plans to dramatically increase its missile strike power by arming new destroyers and its fleet of F/A-18 Hornet fighters with cruise missiles.


Australian PM hints he will not be around for another election

SYDNEY: Australia's re-elected Prime Minister John Howard has hinted he might step aside during his fourth term in office following his latest election win.


Bangladesh goes down fighting against India

Chittagong: Bangladesh went down fighting against the mighty Indians as they fell short by 11 runs chasing the Indian total of 245 runs in the first One-dayer here.


California Nips Maryland 3-1 in LLWS Semis

Sean McIntyre drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and finished with two RBIs, leading Conejo Valley Little League of Thousand Oaks, Calif., to a 3-1 victory over South Caroline of Preston, Md., Thursday night to advance to the U.S. championship of the Little League World Series.


Newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror says it will sell the Racing Post and a number of large regional papers.


Campaigning ends ahead of Turkey's general election, seen as one of the most important in its history.


Check out your checking account -- and make sure you have enough money in it before you write any checks from now on.


Stakes, uncertainty high as voting nears

A deeply unsettled nation takes the first step this week in choosing a president to confront a world of challenges that have flummoxed the current administration and undermined Americans' confidence in government.


British Airways is to review its uniform policy following criticism over a ban on a staff member wearing a cross.


Some views on the presidential campaign from voters in the Associated Press poll:


Beat the market, and the world will beat a path to your door.


Ukraine's colors could help tip balance in Romania's tight vote

A coincidence that could tip the scales in Romania's tightly fought presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday is literally the colors used by the two main political parties in their campaign.


"Son" of Princess Margaret irrational: judge

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - An accountant claiming to be the illegitimate son of Britain's late Princess Margaret was branded irrational by a senior judge on Friday, despite winning the latest round in his bid to access secret royal wills that he believes will prove his claim.


An Illinois man has been charged with two terrorism-related charges after allegedly planning to set off hand grenades in garbage cans at a mall in Rockford, about 90 miles west of Chicago, federal officials announced today.


Why the Eavesdropping Deal May Have More Bark Than Bite

The wiretapping deal is just the latest sign of how the White House is losing ground in the fight over wartime powers


Cabrera holds nerve to win maiden major title

OAKMONT, Pennsylvania  - Argentina's Angel Cabrera held his nerve to become the second South American to win a major title with a one-shot victory at the U.S. Open on Sunday.


Reports say Giuliani taken to hospital with flu signs

Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani interrupted his campaign and checked into a Missouri hospital with flu-like symptoms, according to media reports on Thursday.


Russia expels British diplomats in tit-for-tat row

Russia expelled four British diplomats on Thursday in a row over a high-profile murder inquiry as President Vladimir Putin played down the spat with London as a "mini-crisis" that would be overcome.


Boeing net up sharply on jet sales, ups forecast

Boeing Co.  said on Wednesday fourth-quarter profit more than doubled, easily beating Wall Street expectations, as it delivered more commercial aircraft than in the year-earlier quarter and its defense unit posted record sales.


Ma -5,9% rispetto ad agosto, ordinativi +8,8% (-5,2% mese)


Martz says he was fired as Lions offensive coordinator

The Detroit Lions have fired Mike Martz as offensive coordinator, Martz told the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday.


Harry Potter book breaks global record at Borders

The final book about boy wizard Harry Potter broke a single-day record at Borders Group Inc., selling about 1.2 million copies worldwide.


After nearly surrendering a 15-point lead in the third quarter, the BC High boys' basketball team countered with a 7-0 run to start the fourth on the way to a 71-57 victory over Brockton in its season opener last night at McNeice Pavilion in Dorchester.


In attesa dato inflazione a novembre, recupera Citigroup


La moglie Adriana: sconvolta dalla sua decisione


Jaguars running back Fred Taylor lost his title as the best player to never make the Pro Bowl.


Jimmy Page hasn't yet made it up the stairway to heaven, but he's the first to reach the new British Walk of Fame.


Toby Keith, his mother and his siblings have been awarded $2.8 million in damages in the 2001 collision that killed the country music star's father.


Hitachi broadens virtual storage horizons

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has today launched a high-end Raid storage platform and software offering complex data management. The TagmaStore Universal Storage Platform (USP) is designed to provide up to 32


Dems Spent More, Got More in Last Days of House Campaign

The latest campaign finance reports filed late Thursday with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) by the national partiesÃ¢ÂÂ House campaign committees show that both spent freely in the run-up and immediate aftermath to the Nov. 7 elections.


Ukraine's President-elect Viktor Yushchenko says it will take time to rebuild relations with Russia.


In Pictures: Toshiba's 2.4-lb. Portege R500 Laptop

Airy PortableThe Portege R500 weighs just 2.4 pounds, including its 2.5-inch, 120GB (5400 rpm) hard drive and its optical drive. The notebook carries an estimated street price of $2150 for the R500-S5002 (with Windows Vista Business), and $2000 for the Windows XP Professional flavors, the R500-S5001X/S5002X. According to Toshiba, the R500 is the first notebook PC with a 12.1-inch wide-screen WXGA transreflective LED backlit display. ...


Senate leader does 180, withdraws pro-telco immunity bill

Apparently not having tested the prevailing winds before trying to pull off a launch, the Senate Majority Leader changed course and withdrew the controversial pro-telco FISA amendment from the Senate floor late yesterday.


Dehydration likely helped teen survive in car

The 17-year-old Redmond High School junior sat in a crumpled car for up to eight days, while a blood clot formed near her brain and her body ran dry.


Dellâs Earnings Rise, but Delays Hinder Recovery

Dell reported on Thursday that second-quarter earnings rose 46 percent, but production delays are preventing the company from growing as quickly as hoped.


EDITORIAL: Merge Satellite Radio: There's Too Little Need for Two Systems

By Newsday, Melville, N.Y.  Feb. 26--The only two satellite radio systems in America, Sirius and XM, want to merge. A decade-old federal rule bars it. But neither has shown a profit, so Washington should let them combine.


Wall St. Sees Little to Fear from Kerry Presidency

It might be too early to say Wall Street's money managers are warming to the idea of John Kerry as president, but an increasing number are taking the idea seriously.


Il metallo e' scambiato a 627,40 dollari l'oncia


European MPs condemn member states which turned a blind eye to secret CIA prisoner flights.


A spokeswoman for Rudy Giuliani says it is unfortunate that a supporter throwing a party that aims to raise $9.11 per person for the Republican's presidential campaign is asking for that amount


CARE Halts Iraq Operation After Abduction

CARE International has suspended its operations in Iraq following the kidnapping of its director there, the head of the aid agency's Australian arm said Wednesday.


Skeptical senators from both parties swept aside the Bush administration's optimistic defense of its strategy in Afghanistan Thursday, suggesting weariness over the campaign against the Taliban.


Through the World Community Grid, your computer could help address the world's health and social problems.


Cheney takes refuge in bomb shelter after Afghan blast

Vice President Dick Cheney was whisked into a bomb shelter immediately after a Taliban suicide bomber struck the main American military base he was visiting in Afghanistan on Tuesday.


The surprise guest at a free concert of classical compositions by Billy Joel was — Billy Joel.


Presidente, 'prezzo del tutto inadeguato'


China's stock plunge and Greenspan's gloomy words helped spook investors. But opinions on the economy's future are divided


Appliance maker Maytag Corp. on Friday  reported worse-than-expected quarterly results as sales of  Hoover vacuums fell and steel costs rose, and slashed its 2005  outlook on an expected loss of sales at key retailers.


Letterman Pays Special Tribute to Carson

David Letterman paid tribute to Johnny Carson on Monday by telling his jokes.


Actress Whoopi Goldberg wants to quit smoking as a Christmas gift to her self.


Kurd shows burns received in Iraq attack

A Kurdish security officer testifying Tuesday in Saddam Hussein's genocide trial showed the court body burns he allegedly received when Iraqi troops attacked his northern village in March 1988.


US reacts calmly to North Korea saying it created nuclear weapons

STATE DEPARTMENT A calm response from the Bush administration to claims by North Korean that it has turned the plutonium from eight-thousand spent nuclear fuel rods into nuclear weapons.


BAGHDAD (CBS) US forces in Iraq continue to pound the rebel city of Fallujah from the air and ground, apparently in an attempt to soften up militants in advance of a major offensive.


U.S. stocks fell on Friday, as banks and brokers retreated on concerns about the impact of tightening credit on takeovers and the subprime mortgage industry.


FONTANA, Calif. -- Kasey Kahne overcame a penalty and a series of challenges last night at California Speedway to win his fifth race of the season and close in on a spot in NASCAR's Chase for the Nextel Cup Championship with one race remaining.


Senior envoys from the US and North Korean are set to meet in Geneva, to discuss normalising relations.


Los Angeles, 16:28 - GOLF, US PGA TOUR: DOMINIO DI MICKELSON

Deciso attacco di Phil Mickelson (132 - 68 64), che con un 64 ha fatto il vuoto nel secondo giro del...


LONDON, Oct 27 (SW) - The English Football Association has confirmed Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has accepted a charge of serious foul play, and a subsequent 3-match ban.


Movie Review | 'Because I Said So': Mother, Please, Iâd Rather Do It Myself

âBecause I Said Soâ is an exercise in deliberate mediocrity, with chuckles and heartwarming moments distributed as carefully as nuts in a factory-made brownie.


Radio companies Clear Channel Communications (CCU :NYSE - news - research) and Westwood One (WON :NYSE - news - research) struggled with a tough advertising market in the third quarter.


Microsoft announces release date and price, which means Zune will compete directly with Apple's 30GB iPod. Photos: Microsoft presses play on Zune


Microsoft Introduces Wiki-Like Listas Service

Microsoft's Live Labs has debuted a new service to allow users to create and share various types of lists.


Get a multifunction printer for $17 after rebate

Yes, $17. You have to buy a cheapo digital camera to qualify for the rebate, but who cares? You won't find a better deal on a basic multifunction printer.


Kenyan child trafficking probe spreads to Britain

A child-trafficking probe in Kenya has been expanded to Britain and three African nations, police in Nairobi said.


You Think Itâs Easy to Schlep Those Cases in Four-Inch Heels?

For the 26 women who take the stage each week on the NBC hit game show, life is not all glamour and sequins.


ADV: Health Insurance for the Self-Employed!

Affordable health, dental, and life insurance for you and your family. Ideal for self-employed, small business owners. Fill out our form for a competitive quote.


Far-Right Surge in East Alarms Mainstream Germany

DRESDEN, Germany  - Germany faced a surge of  far-right parties in eastern state elections, worrying about  their rise and the ensuing damage to the country's image.


Web bank Egg withdraws cards from riskier customers

Egg, the Internet bank owned by  Citigroup , will withdraw credit cards from 161,000  customers following a risk review, a spokesman for Egg said on  Saturday.


U.S.-Iranian denied access to lawyer: Nobel laureate

Iranian Nobel Peace prize winner and lawyer, Shirin Ebadi, has been told by officials that a detained U.S.-Iranian academic charged with spying does not need her counsel, an Iranian news agency reported on Monday.


Members of organised crime are joining financial firms to commit fraud, a new report by the industry watchdog reveals.


ALBANY, N.Y. - The State University of New York at Albany returned to No...


Devon and Cornwall's Chief Constable apologises to a Cornwall couple whose daughter was murdered in June 2003.


Car Bombs in Iraq Kill 21, Wound More Than 100

A series of car bomb blasts tore through Baghdad and the northern Iraq city of Mosul on Monday, killing at least 21 people and wounding scores.


On a spring day in 1990, there was chaos near the border of Yellowstone National Park. Bison were running. Hunters were facing off with activists who were trying to keep them from killing the bison. And D.J. Schubert was in the thick of it, leading the protesters.


The Octoraro Watershed Association is getting a grant to continue partnering with farmers in Lancaster and Chester counties for reforestation and stream buffer restoration projects.


Sun to drive Mustang as future release of Java

InfoWorld - Fresh from introducing a major upgrade to the Java platform, Sun Microsystems officials on Thursday revealed some details of the next release of Java, code-named “Mustang” and expected in Spring 2006.


Chelsea routed Charlton 4-0 on Saturday behind two goals by defender John Terry to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.


In Canada, a New Newspaper Faces Off Against a Well-Established Family

With all of New Brunswickâs English-language daily newspapers owned by the Irving family, one aspiring rival has found that the familyâs dominance is not easily broken.


Hours after prosecutors dropped a drug charge against him, Anthony scored 30 points to help Denver hold off the Toronto Raptors 112-106 Wednesday night.


U.S. dollar hits all-time low against euro over European political inaction

NEW YORK (CP) - The U.S. dollar fell to an all-time low against the euro Friday as European political leaders signalled they have no unified plan to stem the rise in the five-year-old currency used by 12 countries.


Worldwide Report Says Amphibians in Danger

As many as 122 species have disappeared since 1980, and 1,900 are in danger of becoming extinct.


Fnsi, venerdi' e sabato black out anche per le tv


The Democratic presidential candidate, seizing on criticism of the Bush administration's Iraq policy by the former U.S. governor in Baghdad, called on President Bush give Americans a full accounting of what has gone wrong in Iraq.


Motion Ties W. Virginia Justice to Coal Executive

A justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court and a powerful coal-company executive met in Monte Carlo, as the executiveâs companies were appealing a $50 million jury verdict against them to the court.


A US jury clears one man of attempting to blow up Chicago's Sears Tower, while six others may face a re-trial.


Striking TV writer-producers picket Disney

More than 125 striking  executive producers from shows including "Ugly Betty," "Law &  Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Lost" protested at the gates  of Walt Disney Studios in Burbank as the Writers Guild of  America's strike entered its third day.


Palestinians celebrated on Friday a coalition deal between Hamas and Fatah to end factional warfare, but Israel insisted the Islamist Hamas group must recognize the Jewish state and international reaction was cautious.


Monaco, 16:04 - CALCIO, BAYERN MONACO: TONI ASSENTE A AMBURGO

Non ci sarà Luca Toni nel Bayer Monaco che domani affronterà l'Amburgo. Il centravanti...


Not even a deafening din from the voices of over 30,000 Detroiters could prevent Europe from taking a record 6.5 - 1.5 lead after the first day of the 35th Ryder Cup at the Oakland Hills Country Club yesterday.


Olympics: Table tennis champs win China's 15th gold, shuttlers guaranteed one more

ATHENS : Table tennis stars Wang Nan and Zhang Yining won China's 15th Olympic gold and their badminton team mates guaranteed themselves another victory, as the nation jostled with the United States to remain atop the medals leaderboard.


Jessica Wagner, who as a tricaptain helped lead the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School girls soccer team to the Division 1 state cochampionship in 2003, is now a freshman at Bates College, where she finished third in team scoring on the varsity this fall.


Daughter of Blake's Slain Wife Testifies

Robert Blake's first wife and the adult daughter of his slain second wife took the witness stand at the actor's murder trial Thursday, testifying about Blake's troubled relationship with Bonny Lee Bakley.


O.J. Simpson freed from jail, leaves Las Vegas

O.J. Simpson was freed from a Las  Vegas jail on Wednesday and quickly left town after a judge  granted the former American football star $125,000 bail on  charges he took part in a bizarre armed robbery of his own  sports memorabilia.


Shearer spot kick spurs Newcastle to UEFA win

An Alan Shearer penalty three minutes from time earned Newcastle a hard fought 1-0 win over Panionios in this opening UEFA Cup Group D tie.


In manette 17 persone appartenenti a due nuclei familiari


Britain and Italy welcomes new Iraqi government

British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has welcomed the new Iraqi government but warned of &quot;tough decisions&quot; ahead.


The Soviet invasion of the late 1970s that drove Afghans into a long and bloody resistance has been recorded in this nation's favourite and most famous art form -- carpets.


Boeing wins big border security contract

The Department of Homeland Security   on Thursday said Boeing Co. won a multibillion


The success of the web browser Firefox has shown that open-source software can move from back-office obscurity to your home, and to your parents', too.


The Dollar Is Defying Both Expectations and Gravity

The dollar's strength is surprising, given the record current account deficit, but some forecasters say that strength will continue into next year.


Genova, 16:48 - CALCIO, GASPERINI: UN'ANOMALIA IL RINVIO DELLA JUVENTUS

Il rinvio della partita Brescia-Juventus valida per il sesto turno di Serie B ha creato non poche po...


The recently concluded IPO by Google, the Internetâs most popular search engine, generated more buzz than usual for several reasons.


On the whole, US Olympian Paul Hamm admitted, he would rather be taking on Korea's Yang Tae Young in a gymnastics arena than in the sports world's highest court.


Bucs-Raiders rivalry took several twists and turns this week

So many angles. So many sub-plots. So much intrigue for a game pitting two non-winning teams holding one-way tickets to irrelevance.


NASA: Earth's Climate Approaching 'Dangerous' Point

NASA and Columbia University Earth Institute research finds that human-made greenhouse gases have brought the Earthâs climate close to critical tipping points, with potentially dangerous consequences for the planet.


Afghanistan's human rights commission says those responsible for war crimes must be brought to justice.


Britney Spears finally appeared Thursday for a deposition in her child-custody battle with Kevin Federline.


China Detains Eight Roman Catholic Priests -Group

China has detained eight Roman Catholic  priests in northern Hebei province, continuing a crackdown on  those loyal to the Pope, a U.S.-based religious right group  said on Wednesday.


Europe's Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer has emphasised the strength of his players' team spirit ahead of Friday's first day.


Three ships collide near New York City: CNN

Three ships, including an oil tanker, collided in Newark Bay, New Jersey, near New York City on Thursday, CNN reported.


Keith David will voice  the villain, Dr. Facilier, in Walt Disney Pictures' musical  animated feature "The Princess and the Frog."


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David Nalbandian beat Ivan Ljubicic on Saturday to reach the final of the Madrid Masters tournament, where he will play Marat Safin.


No. 20 Mississippi Beats New Orleans 74-59

Shane Power scored 17 points and No. 20 Mississippi State extended its road winning streak to 13 games Monday night, beating New Orleans 74-59.


Nevischio nelle Marche, su A3 scatta obbligo catene a bordo


Enhanced midrange storage array, network hardware released.


France, seeking to calm tensions in Ivory Coast, plays down Gbagbo ...

PARIS - In an attempt to ease tensions in the Ivory Coast, France has opted not to point the finger of blame at President Laurent Gbagbo for the violence that has roiled the country in the past week.


Inflazione ferma ad agosto, crescono prezzi alla produzione

Sono state diffuse stamattina le anticipazioni sui prezzi al consumo per il mese di agosto nelle cittÃ  campione. Secondo lâIstat il rialzo mensile Ã¨ stato dello 0,2% con una crescita su base annua del


BBC News Online looks at what rights passengers have if their holidays or flights are cancelled.


Many families caring for someone with severe learning disabilities is close to breaking point, a survey says.


Publisher cancels delivery of new book until supermarket pays outstanding bill.


Israel and Hizbollah exchanged missile   strikes and fought gun battles on Saturday as the U.N. Security   Council considered a resolution to end the conflict that has   killed at least 800 people and ravaged south Lebanon.


KARACHI - Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan charged yesterday that government officials are seeking to obstruct a thorough investigation into last week's devastating suicide attack on her convoy because "some people are being protected."


Sportingbet exec arrested on gambling charges

LONDON/NEW YORK  - The United States has arrested   a second Internet gaming executive, adding to fears of a   crackdown on the lucrative industry and wiping over $1.5   billion off the stock market value of the UK-listed sector on   Thursday.


Turkish army kills 20 Kurds in new clashes

CIZRE, Turkey  - Turkish soldiers killed 20 Kurdish guerrillas on Sunday in a major military operation against separatist rebels in eastern Turkey, army sources said.


Theater Review: Danny and the Deep Blue Sea

In 1984, "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" premiered off-Broadway. Even then the premise was a familiar one -- two troubled souls seeking love and redemption.


German ruling party suffers fresh losses as far right posts gains

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's Social Democrats suffered fresh losses in elections in two former communist states as parties from the extreme right and far left posted strong gains.


Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld arrived in Iraq on Friday morning for a daylong visit to review Iraq security forces and meet with Iraqi and American leaders.


First, critics said Roger Federer couldn't win the big ones, because he started his career with a 2-6 record in tournament finals.


US August Inflation Mild, Job Claims Rise

US consumer prices inched up just 0.1 percent last month as gasoline and car prices tumbled, the government said on Thursday in a report suggesting an inflation spike earlier this year was an aberration.


For Bush, Kerry, Iraq Is More Than a War

President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are using Iraq to advance their negative campaign tactics as the U.S. military death toll in Iraq tops 1,000. War, it seems, is just another excuse to call the other guy names.


Indiana Man, 91, Winds Up in Eastern Iowa

GOOSE LAKE, Iowa - A 91-year-old northwest Indiana man has been returned home after running an errand and finding himself at the end of a winding private driveway in eastern Iowa.


Gunmen kidnap about 30 Iraqis in Baghdad: police

Gunmen in camouflage uniforms kidnapped about 30 Iraqis from an industrial area in central Baghdad on Thursday, police sources said.


Sport: After months of speculation Newcastle United part company with Sam Allardyce by 'mutual consent'


Pop star Michael Jackson could soon have a home in Liechtenstein, the 60 square mile Alpine principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria, a musician and family friend said Friday.


Retailers and Big Tobacco assail Ont. government over tough new ...

TORONTO (CP) - Retailers, cigarette manufacturers and advocates for the rights of Canada's smokers were mobilizing Wednesday for a long, arduous battle over the Ontario government's stringent new crackdown on smoking.


Group to Ask for Expanded Inquiry of the Power Markets

A broad coalition of groups is expected to file a petition asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to expand its investigation into the marketing of power.


Mount St. Helens let off more steam this morning, the latest indication that a larger eruption may be in the works. The southwest Washington mountain


Colorado Beats UTEP 33-28 in Houston Bowl

Joel Klatt threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns and Mason Crosby kicked four field goals, leading Colorado to a 33-28 victory over Texas-El Paso in the Houston Bowl on Wednesday night.


Thousands of villagers were evacuated after a volcano on an island in eastern Indonesia started spewing lava and hot clouds, officials said Friday. There were no reports of casualties.


Vasool Raja may not be as good as the original, but is quite entertaining.


Lawmakers who retired or lost their seats after the last Congress. In some cases, House members ran for the Senate and lost. House members elected to the Senate are not included.


Bookies take bets on a new Band Aid single being Christmas No 1, expected to be confirmed by Midge Ure.


CRUDE oil prices are expected to fall rather than rise, despite the latest decision of the oil producers' cartel to reduce supplies coming on to the market.


British researchers have trained dogs to detect bladder cancer by smelling urine. Six dogs were trained to detect odours in urine.


(September 11, 2004) - US Airways made a last-ditch contract offer to the union that represents its pilots Friday as the airline tries to avoid a second bankruptcy filing that may be just be days away.


Microsoft Expands Software Indemnification Program

Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O is expanding  its indemnification program for Windows and other software  products in order to shield users from legal claims and patent  disputes, the world's largest software maker said on Tuesday.


German expressionist artist Joerg Immendorff, famous for his surreal and provocative paintings and sculptures, died on Monday at age 61 in Duesseldorf after a long illness, his wife Oda Jaune-Immendorff said. via Reuters


Universities offer courses on the changing nature of global security


By Robert Boczkiewicz, The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo.  Jun. 6--DENVER -- A judge Tuesday, over objections from Colorado Springs, allowed more instances of pollution spills into Fountain Creek to be added to lawsuits against the city.   Magistrate Judge Boyd Boland of U.S.


Kings Defeat Trail Blazers 113-107 in OT

Chris Webber scored eight of his 32 points in overtime and also had 13 rebounds, six assists and four steals in the Sacramento Kings' fifth straight victory, 113-107 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.


Bonds approaches magic mark as Cubs beat Giants 9-8

Barry Bonds closed to within two home runs of tying Hank Aaron's all-time career record in the San Francisco Giants' 9-8 loss to the Chicago Cubs in National League play on Thursday.


Marbella, 20:05 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; CACIA: QUI PER IMPARARE

Daniele Cacia ha entusiasmo e voglia di sfondare, ma prima di tutto vuole ripagare la Fiorentina del...


Crash disrupts long safety era for US airlines

The crash Tuesday of a small commuter plane in Missouri interrupted what had been the safest period for airline travel in this country's history.


US Bankruptcy Court Judge Stephen Mitchell will hear arguments today asking him to reconsider a four-month, 21 percent pay cut he imposed on many unionized workers last month.


Former NFL Star Reggie White Dead at Age 43

LONDON,  - Former NFL all-time sacks leader Reggie  White has died at the age of 43.


UN Commemorates Nazi Death Camp Liberation

The U.N. General Assembly commemorated the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps with a special session Monday, and survivor Elie Wiesel and world leaders confronted a question that has long haunted the United Nations: whether the world body has the will to stop future genocide.


Silverstone a must-see in Mamet's Hollywood satire

Speed-the-Plow (Geffen Playhouse, Westwood; through March  25)


DEAR readers, the formal signing of EUâs first constitution is a major step forward in the dream to put in place a unified Europe, but the main task before the leaders now is how


Motorsport.com. Rubens Barrichello finally got the win he has been waiting for when he led Michael Schumacher across the line to take a Ferrari one-two at the Italian Grand Prix.


Si sono conclusi alla Casa Bianca i colloqui tra il presidente americano George W. Bush ed il premier britannico Tony Blair, giunto ieri sera a Washington. Temi centrali dell'incontro, la situazione e le elezioni


Bangkok rivede bilancio da 1240 a 2171 morti per tsunami


AUSTRALIAN specialists were today beginning the grisly task of identifying the bodies of up to 1,000 people killed by Sunday's tsunami in the Thai resort area of Khao Lak.


Parma, 22:20 - CALCIO, PARMA; REGINALDO: POSSIAMO FAR PUNTI CON IL MILAN

Ferreira Da Silva Reginaldo, attaccante del Parma, commenta il momento della squadra di Di Carlo e i...


Sun's Rock chip waves goodbye to 2008 ship date

Shaky silicon eyes 2009 You'll all be shocked to learn that Sun Microsystems appears set to delay the release of the Rock processor.â¦


Five Manchester United fans are stabbed in Rome ahead of the club's Champions League tie in the city.


The other secret of the world's richest can make you rich, too.


Lack of sunlight may increase the risk of developing lung cancer, research suggests.


Yasser Arafat has died at the age of 75 after failing to be revived from the coma he slipped into on Wednesday at the French military hospital where he was being treated for an undiagnosed blood and digestive disorder.


The last remaining white farmers in Zimbabwe resist a government deadline for them to leave their land.


Master P hasn't just cleaned up his act. He's gone back to school — middle school.


Britain's European affairs minister appealed to Kosovo's leadership Tuesday to improve security for the U.N.-run province's beleaguered Serb minority, which boycotted the weekend's elections.


Four US soldiers charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners  are set to face pre-trial hearings in Germany.


ASIA/CINA - I Catechisti della diocesi di Fen Yang  hanno ricevono il mandato missionario nella festa di S. Francesco Saverio, allÂinizio dellÂAvvento, per preparare la comunitÃ  allÂarrivo di GesÃ¹ Fen Yang (Agenzia Fides) - Sono stati 24 i catechisti del terzo corso di catechismo del 2007, della diocesi di Fen Yang nella provincia di Shan Xi, che hanno ricevuto il mandato missionario nella festa di San Francesco Saverio dalle mani del Vescovo ...


Apple expands its virtual song shop to Ireland, offering more than 700,000 songs at 99 Euro cents each.


Some Microsoft Office File Formats Join Open Specs

Microsoft is offering protection against patent claims for Office binary formats under its Open Specification Promise.


Wall Street's holiday rally stumbled Monday, with stocks finishing mixed as investors worried over the strength of the pharmaceutical sector.


A key U.N. committee approved a two-year budget of $4.17 billion Friday night, with the United States casting the only "no" vote because it included $6.7 million for a follow-up to a conference the U.S. considered anti-Israel.


One of the world's most wanted and elusive terrorists, Imad Mughniyeh, was killed in a car bombing in Syria nearly 15 years after dropping from sight. The one-time Hezbollah security chief was the suspected mastermind of attacks that killed hundreds of Americans in Lebanon and of the brutal kidnappings of Westerners.


Dakar - Smaller but mightier than its neighbours, Rwanda's greatest clout may come from its nightmare past: a sense across the world that the country was largely abandoned in 1994 to face Hutu extremists who slaughtered more than a half-million people.


The pace of economic growth has been a point of contention throughout the Presidential campaign, and just in time for Election Day, the government's advance report on third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) arrived on Oct. 29.


Spector trial drawing to close as top lawyer quits

Testimony in the Phil Spector murder trial drew to a close here Monday as a senior member of the music producer's defense team resigned, citing a difference of opinion with the rock legend.


LA County hires consultant to turn around troubled King hospital

County supervisors Tuesday voted to hire an outside consultant for up to $13.2 million to turn around medical problems at troubled Martin Luther King Jr.


Crew in Plane Crash Had Lengthy Shift, Investigator Says

The crew of the commuter plane that crashed Tuesday night on approach to the Kirksville, Mo., airport had been working for nearly 15 hours, the member of the National


Bug is discovered at UN offices in Geneva

The United Nations has found a sophisticated listening device planted in Geneva offices used by leaders for confidential meetings in September last year, before the war in Iraq.


Johnson's son says senator is recovering

South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson has been exceeding expectations in his recovery from emergency brain surgery last week, his son Brendan said Tuesday.


Guite says he never checked if ad firms fulfilled sponsorship contracts

OTTAWA (CP) - The former head of the federal sponsorship program says he never checked to ensure ad agencies were fulfilling their contract terms and weren't overbilling the government.


Amsterdam, 23:16 - CALCIO, EUROPEI U21: IL BELGIO VA NELLE SEMIFINALI

Nell'ultimo turno della fase eliminatoria degli Europei under 21 i Belgio ha pareggiato 2-2 con l'Ol...


Tokyo, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)--Soliton Systems K.K.  will make its debut on the Jasdaq Securities Exchange on March 9.  The Tokyo-based firm, established in 1979, mainly builds systems for broadband content distribution services for apartment buildings and hotels.


Dwain Chambers will miss the indoor season and might not compete again, says his agent Cubie Seegobin.


Roma, 17:09 - CALCIO, BIELORUSSIA-ISLANDA 2-0 IN AMICHEVOLE

La Bielorussia ha battuto l'Islanda 2-0 (1-0) in un'amichevole giocata a Malta. In gol Vasilyuk (33)...


ZAGREB, Croatia - He put a mask on his face, pulled out a gun and demanded money. But when the bank clerk laughed in his face, the would-be robber was so humiliated he just ran away...


The dollar shuffled in narrow ranges  against the yen on Monday as option-related and exporter  selling capped the U.S. currency and traders awaited a key  corporate sentiment survey from the Bank of Japan.


New President of Artisan Industries Looks to Green Processing

Artisan Industries Inc. of Waltham, Massachusetts announces the  promotion of Dr. Richard A. Giberti to President after the untimely  death of Andrew Donovan, its President for nearly 20 years.


A United Nations deadline is set to expire on Monday for the Sudanese authorities to improve security in the troubled Darfur region.


TORONTO -- Canada's chief public health officer defended yesterday the right of the country's flu vaccine manufacturer to sell surplus supply to the United States.


Republicans giving less to presidential races

Republicans, gloomy over Iraq and other issues, are contributing far less to their party's presidential candidates than Democrats are giving to theirs, raising questions about Republican prospects in 2008.


Police arrest five men in London in connection with the shooting in Nottingham of 14-year-old Danielle Beccan.


Fondness for finger causes German thief's downfall

A German thief got nabbed after he tore off his finger during a bungled break-in then went back to retrieve it, police said on Wednesday.


Iran freezes sensitive nuclear work to avert threat of sanctions

TEHRAN  - Iran said it was freezing its controversial nuclear fuel work in a move welcomed hailed by the head of the UN's atomic watchdog as a step in the right direction to easing fears the Islamic regime is seeking the bomb.


It followed the killing of two toddlers in an Israeli town on September 29 by a rocket fired from Gaza. Witnesses said all 200 tanks and armoured vehicles in northern Gaza had withdrawn.


Post 9/11, Islam flourishes among U.S. blacks

Islam is growing fast among African Americans, who are undeterred by increased scrutiny of Muslims in the United States since the September 11 attacks, according to imams and experts.


"Altrimenti opposizione inflessibile anche nelle piazze"


In time of economic crisis, rates of obesity, diabetes, stroke and coronary heart disease drop, a new study finds.


In a Galaxy Far, Far Away -- It's All Over

Bidding goodbye to the gold robot after almost 30 years, Anthony Daniels shed a nostalgic tear for the mechanical manservant who changed his life.


Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are to tour Pakistan for a week at the end of this month, royal officals have confirmed.


Microsoft to buy Thai health software vendor

InfoWorld - Microsoft Corp. on Monday said it has agreed to buy a Thai software vendor that specializes in hospital administration applications, and plans to sell the software in emerging markets.


Nokia, Intel Join Forces on Symbian Phones

AMSTERDAM/LONDON  - Intel and Nokia will jointly  develop smart phones that run on the Symbian operating system,  the two tech giants said on Tuesday, unveiling their first  major cooperative effort in cell phones.


Tech Group Launches Anti-Spyware Campaign

A prominent Internet safety organization and leading computer-maker Dell Inc. (DELL) launched a campaign Friday to help consumers fend off "spyware," software that can cause sluggish computer performance or popup ads and secretly monitor the activities of Internet users...


The global flight from risk knocked precious metals again on Friday, with gold falling below $650 an ounce for the first time in three weeks as shaky global stock markets prompted investors to reduce positions in commodities.


A protest march by thousands of landless Indian farmers and indigenous people is about to reach Delhi.


TV personality David Gest is admitted to a London hospital with chest pains and respiratory problems.


Actress Kate Winslet accepts a "substantial" settlement in her libel action over a claim she visited a diet doctor.


InfoWorld - AOLÂ plans to unveil a number of new mobile services Tuesday, including the customizable MyAOL for mobile phones as well as a redesigned AOL.com portal page for mobile phones.


SpaceShipOne named Time's "Invention of the Year"

The first privately financed manned rocket to fly into space has been named Time magazine's "Invention of the Year.".


US violated world's privacy with secret SWIFT checks

SWIFT breaks EU law to comply with US law The US Treasury's Terrorist Finance Tracking programme had violated the privacy of up to 7,800 international financial institutions in its secret trawl through financial records held by the Belgian firm SWIFT.â¦


REM are joined by Coldplay's Chris Martin on stage at a charity concert in London on Tuesday.


'Non sapevo chi fosse, non avevo mai sentito il suo nome'


VILLENEUVE RETURN ADDS SPICE TO CHINA DEBUT

Formula One breaks new ground this weekend with the first-ever Chinese Grand Prix - and there is plenty to talk about besides the state-of-the-art Shanghai International Circuit.


Logitech Shows Mini Wireless Keyboard for TVs

At CES, Logitech will unveil the diNovo Mini, a handheld keyboard for people who have connected their PCs to their TVs.


ATHENS, Greece - A Greek bus with 26 people aboard was hijacked Wednesday by two armed men who demanded to be taken to Athens airport and flown to Russia, police and government officials said.


RALEIGH, North Carolina  - Tropical Storm Ernesto   dumped heavy rain on North and South Carolina as it closed in   on the U.S. East Coast near hurricane strength on Thursday, and   forecasters warned it could trigger life-threatening floods and   tornadoes.


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Tiger Woods birdied the 18th hole to keep a 1-shot lead after a windy second round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday.


Presentazione alla stampa mondiale a Torino


Afghans Prepare to Vote, Security Fears Loom

Afghans have one day left to make up  their minds about who to vote for as their country's first  elected president even though threats of violent reprisals by  Taliban militants may deter some from casting their ballots.


Drinking tap or bottled water could help people suffering from low blood pressure who faint while standing up, scientists have said.


Frequent Prostate Screens Fail to Improve  Aggressive Cancer Diagnoses

TUESDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Being screened for prostate cancer more often does improve disease detection overall, but it doesn't help doctors spot aggressive cancers better, a new study finds.


Berezovsky denies link to Tevez transfer, money laundering

Exiled Russian billionaire Boris Berezovsky denied any link Friday to the proposed transfer of Carlos Tevez to Manchester United after reports Brazil has issued a warrant for his arrest.


A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, forcing thousands to flee their homes.


In media 10,58 mln spettatori, meglio ha fatto solo Bonolis


Asian Film Festival to open with Chak De India

King Khan's latest smash hit from the Yash Raj films banner Chak De India would be screening on the opening day of the Asian Film Festival 2008 in Jeddah.


Google's Street View could be unlawful in Europe

Private, in these parts Analysis Like a trigger-happy tourist, Google has shot almost every street in five US cities and added its pics to what might be the world's biggest holiday album. But if Google ever starts shooting the streets of Europe, courts here could fight back.â¦


Digital Superman is in league all his own

"Superman Returns"  director Bryan Singer wasn't kidding last July when he promised  6,500 fans at Comic-Con "lots of spectacle" and "one of the  largest films Warner Bros. Pictures has ever made."


Europe May Be Gaining in Smart Home Tech

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


Samsung sees higher global handset sales

CHEJU, South Korea  - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.   005930.KS sees global mobile phone sales growing faster than   expected this year, while its own handset sales will just meet   the target, its president for handset business said on   Thursday.


A 22-year-old man is charged in connection with the seizure of more than 107m euro of cocaine in west Cork.


Gabe: 0:05  The shit about Ian and Matt. Basically Matt made some comments at work about shooting people in the face and he got fired. Then he referenced the incedent in his journal comic and the cops showed up at his house.


New York wonders as Giuliani gains support

Voters are lining up behind Rudolph Giuliani, who became "America's mayor" on Sept 11, 2001. But many New Yorkers remember the mayor before that day with less affection.


Senate Report Details Alleged Student Loan Company Enticements

One student loan company took university financial aid directors on a junket to Disney World. Another paid $500 to be placed on a school's list of recommended lenders. And others showered tequila, wine and golf outings on college aid officers.


Taliban say killed second German in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban movement said on Saturday it had killed the second German hostage after the group's demands were ignored, a spokesman for the militant group said.


Georgia hospital 'gone, just gone' after tornado

When nurse Dana Rylander arrived for work at Sumter Regional Hospital on Friday, she was stunned.


South Africa is on course to meet its target of halving new Aids infections by 2011, the deputy president says.


It was a sunny day in December, with a mood to match inside Joel Coliseum yesterday during and after sixth-ranked Wake Forest's 89-88 victory over No.


A fire at the stationâs Lincoln Center headquarters knocked it off the air for at least an hour, according to a station official.


Republicans debate economy, attack Clinton

BOCA RATON, Florida  - Republican Mitt Romney and rival John McCain squabbled over the U.S. economy but pounded Democrat Hillary Clinton on Thursday as they jockeyed for votes in Florida in the wide-open U.S. presidential race.


Replicas of Clapton guitar on sale for $24,000

Eric Clapton paid about $300 for his famed "Blackie" guitar in 1970. Beginning Friday, hardcore fans can buy an official replica of the Fender Stratocaster for a mere $24,000.


Thanks, Oprah! Talk show gives away 276 Pontiac G6s; GM provided ...

General Motors gave away $7.7 million worth of Pontiac G6s -- 276 of them -- Monday during the season-opening Oprah Winfrey show. The public relations value for the automaker may be incalculable.


Paris Hilton is headed for a courtroom showdown Friday that could put her back behind bars, as prosecutors sought to hold sheriff's officials in contempt for releasing her early from jail.


There's no escaping advertising. Show even a modicum of success, and marketers start looking for a way in. Really Simple Syndication feeds are the latest target. By Daniel Terdiman.


DevShed: Using the Observer Design Pattern with Static Data in PHP 5

DevShed continues their look at handling static data in a dynamic application with the final part of the series - using the observer design pattern to handle the insertion of the static information.   I'll show you how to use a static property, along with the programmatic model dictated by the observer pattern, to implement an expandable data validation system. This task might have an immediate application in a real situation.   They show how to handle user information (as defined as properties in the creation of the user objects) and pushing that data back out into the page. The observer pattern comes into play when they go to validate the user information checking to see if it's all alphabetical, numeric or an email address.


NASA Grapples With New Rocket's Shaky Design

NASA engineers are wrestling with a potentially dangerous problem with a yet-to-be-built rocket. It's possible that the new moon rocket could shake so violently during the launch, that the multibillion dollar craft could be destroyed.


A mother tells a murder trial about the daughter she lost more than 27 years ago in Dundee.


US oil prices held steady Tuesday, as OPEC ministers said the market is well-supplied with oil. Bloomberg News Service reports crude oil for future delivery hovered near $43 a barrel, dropping as low as $42.


U.S. urges release of three accused of spying in Iran

The White House said on Wednesday it was preposterous for Iran to accuse three Iranian-Americans detained in Tehran of spying and called for their release.


Leading shares closed lower as Wall Street remained weaker after investors received mixed news on US housing data, with Tesco remaining down in the blue chips following disappointing first-quarter UK sales growth.


Gaining fame online has become an obsession in the web-saturated world. In Jamie Wilkinson's class it can get you an A


The government says it may begin warning parents of school pupils if their child is found to be overweight.


Spike Lee Wins Cybersquatting Case Against Porn Site

Movie director Spike Lee has won his cybersquatting case against a Philippines-based operator who misused the domain name to redirect surfers to a pornographic Web Site, arbitrators ruled Friday.


Robbers Kill Two U.S. Citizens in Mexico

Four gunmen abducted three U.S. citizens on a rural highway in southern Mexico, shot and killed two of them and left the third — a pregnant woman — bound and gagged, authorities said Saturday.


Olmert, in peace move, says ready to free prisoners

SDE BOKER, Israel  - Israel is ready to release many jailed Palestinians in return for a soldier seized by militants in June, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced on Monday, saying he was reaching out for peace.


Microsoft 1st-Qtr Net Rises as Server Sales Advance

Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, said first-quarter profit rose 11 percent as sales of Windows corporate network software increased.


Atlantis astronauts deploy new solar array on space station

Space shuttle Atlantis astronauts are setting up a new set of solar arrays on the International Space Station, which will eventually double the orbiting laboratory's power capabilities, according to NASA.


Say what? Yang's right as Yahoo's CTO, Semel says

Blog: There's no small irony in Terry Semel's suggestion last week that Jerry Yang "think hard about being our CTO."


The 14th-ranked Oregon Ducks came to the desert aiming to prove their controversial victory over Oklahoma two weeks ago was no fluke. Mission accomplished.


Lack of Boots, Bullets Hamper Iraq's Border Forces

AL WALEED, Iraq  - With an expansive gesture  toward his crumbling border checkpoint, RDA's Samarrai expounds  upon the digital, paperless future he says lies in store for  Iraqi customs control.


Britain to unveil statue of Nelson Mandela

Former South African president Nelson Mandela will watch Wednesday as a statue of him is unveiled outside the Houses of Parliament before dignitaries including Prime Minister Gordon Brown.


Co-owner of Tysons Corner Center is sold

TYSONS CORNER, Va. One of the companies that owns one of northern Virginia's biggest malls is being sold. Wilmorite Properties co-owns Tysons Corner Center, which is the eighth-largest mall in the US.


Smokers take on average half an hour from their working day to enjoy a cigarette, a survey suggests.


Murphy benefits from Irish hometown in "Barley"

Up-and-coming Hollywood actor Cillian  Murphy knows how he landed the lead role in the Irish  independence drama "The Wind that Shakes the Barley" -- he was  typecast.


Last June, Google launched a service offering a one-click method of paying for purchases that minimizes the risk of credit card information being stolen off a Web site.


Bluetooth helps double amputee walk again

Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Bleill lost his legs when a bomb exploded under his Humvee while on patrol in Iraq. He has 32 pins in his hip and a 6-inch screw holding his pelvis together. He's starting to walk again with the help of prosthetic legs and Bluetooth -- the technology that usually brings to mind hands-free cell phones.


Bush campaign website inaccessible from outside US

President George W. Bush's campaign website was inaccessible from outside the United States.


And Now, Here's an Old, Familiar Tune: The Y2K Blues

By Frank Michael Russell, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Feb. 18--Here's a quick rundown of news you may have missed last week, culled from reports by our staff and wire services.


Alleged Kidnapper Back In Court For Arraignment Hearing

Gilmore, AR - The alleged kidnapper of Patricia Ann Miles was back in a Crittenden County courtroom this afternoon for an arraignment hearing.


MARIA MADRE DELLA MISSIONE, Seconda parte: La purificazione di Maria e la presentazione di Gesu' al tempio La visita dei magi Maria presenta Gesu' alle nazioni La donna, l'ora, la madre, la regina Prima parte: Maria Madre della missione  La famiglia di Maria, Vergine e Madre  L'annunciazione e l'Incarnazione  La nascita di Gesu'  Seconda parte: La purificazione di Maria e la presentazione di Gesu' al tempio  La visita dei magi  M...


Britain likely to agree to relieve US troops in Iraq

Britain looked set to agree to a US request to send its troops into violence-plagued areas of Iraq, a move opponents warned could see the country's soldiers dragged further into the conflict, with the risk of casualties multiplying.


Roadside bombings and gunbattles across Iraq killed nine U.S. servicemen, and U.S. authorities were examining a body found in a river that Iraqi police believe is a U.S. soldier seized in an ambush nearly two weeks ago


The machine began life as a research project in 2000, is presently the world's fastest supercomputer, and has only four publicly announced customers.


Joy of Fright: Old Chillers That Should Scare (but Not Terrorize) the Kids

Be afraid, kids, be very afraid (but not that afraid), with these old  chillers, whose terror is (mostly) off screen.


ALITALIA: AGREEMENT WITH PILOTS' UNION FALLS THROUGH

(AGI) - Rome, Italy, Sep. 14 - Negotiations between Alitalia and the professional pilots' union have come to a dead end due to lack of agreement between ANPAC and Unione Piloti.


A national road pricing scheme is a possibility within the next decade, the transport secretary says.


Start-up says it can deliver secure VoIP

Net6 says it has just the trick to make voice calling over a Secure Sockets Layer VPN work well.


Bengals middle linebacker Odell Thurman was suspended Wednesday for the first four games of the season because he violated the NFL's substance abuse policy, the latest blow to a team already stung by player arrests.


Iraq says it has arrested a man who masterminded 75% of recent car bombings, days before national elections.


At a laboratory in Germany, volunteers slide into a donut-shaped MRI machine and perform simple tasks, such as deciding whether to add or subtract two numbers, or choosing which of two buttons to press. They have no inkling that scientists in the next room are trying to read their minds — using a brain scan to figure out their intention before it is turned into action.


Dell to sell PCs at Wal-Mart in retail drive

Dell Inc.  plans to start selling personal computers at 3,500 Wal-Mart  stores in the United States and Canada as of June 10, launching a major drive to sell through retailers, the companies said on Thursday.


NUOVO MESSAGGIO SU UCCISIONE ITALIANE AL VAGLIO DEL GOVERNO

ROMA - ''Simona Pari e Simona Torretta sono state decapitate''. A 12 ore da una prima rivendicazione di una fantomatica organizzazione integralista islamica, lo spietato annuncio del gruppo 'Ansar al Zawahri


Napolitano, suo esempio monito a tenere alta la vigilanza


Ma senza aumento produttivita' niente aumento di salari


Al primo posto nel mercato degli intermediari


Technology markets rallied Wednesday. They were boosted by soaring Internet stocks on news that Cendant plans to buy Orbitz and by investors looking for general bargains in the recently battered sector.


Civil servant behind one of the biggest frauds in Whitehall history avoids paying confiscation order


District Achieves Over $300 Million Budget Surplus

The District government has achieved a budget surplus of more than $300 million for the third year in a row, thanks to higher-than-expected revenues and lower-than-expected spending last year, city officials announced this morning.


Effort to honor Resistance hero debated in France

PARIS - A Resistance fighter who was executed by the Nazis was honored yesterday in schools across France, although some teachers defied an order by President Nicolas Sarkozy to have his final letter read aloud, saying the government was trying to twist history into propaganda.


By STAFF, Herald  New Zealand Dairies Ltd appears to have overcome its financial hurdle as nervous dairy farmers look on.   Last Friday the Herald broke the news the new dairy factory was saved by a last minute $24m deal from an overseas investor.


ORLANDO, Florida  - Authorities broke up a suspected steroid ring in Florida on Tuesday that is accused of distributing anti-aging treatments to celebrities and muscle-building drugs to professional athletes.


Genova, 18:11 - CALCIO, SAMP; PALOMBO: INGIUSTE LE CRITICHE A NOVELLINO

Il centrocampista della Sampdoria Angelo Palombo difende il suo allenatore Walter Novellino dalle cr...


LAS VEGAS - Marco Antonio Barrera turned in a brilliant performance to capture Erik Morales' WBC super featherweight belt with a majority decision at MGM Grand here at the weekend.


TOKYO, Dec 22, 2004 (Kyodo via COMTEX) -- The Blu-ray Disc Association said Wednesday that Bandai Visual Co., known as a pioneer of animation software in Japan, has joined the group, which has been promoting the Blu-ray Disc as the format of next


Jury shown footage of princess's lover, Dodi Fayed, choosing what could have been engagement ring.


A PC That Packs Real Power, and All Just for Me

A new computer should deliver about 10 times the performance of a desktop personal computer.


Dal palco del congresso il segretario del Pse si rivolge al premieritaliano e a Fassino: "Voi cambierete la faccia dell'Italia"                                          Appello di Rasmussen a Prodi "Unitevi ai socialisti europei"                                                                                E il presidente del consiglio partecipa alla foto di gruppo dei leader socialisti


U.S. rescue measures will help economy: Snow

DAVOS, Switzerland  - The U.S. economic slowdown is typically short and shallow and Washington's monetary and fiscal rescue packages will lift the economy, former U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow told Reuters.


Costo del pieno per i pescherecci +26% in un anno


Porn downloader jailed for abusing child at work

America's Most Un-wanted A US man who abused a pre-pubescent girl in his workplace has been jailed for 15 years.â¦


Colonial Congo's flatpack home on show in London

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Rescued from the steamy jungle and civil wars of the Republic of Congo, a pioneering 1950s flat-pack house now calls the chilly banks of London's River Thames home.


President Bush meets Afghan President Karzai,  dismissing reported tensions between him and  Pakistan's leader.


Olympics organisers are taking a top-shelf magazine to court, accusing it of tainting the Games' pure image with its play on words.


Sharon emerges victorious after internal opposition

Jerusalem: Despite several defeats on the battlefield, Ariel Sharon, the former general turned Israeli prime minister, has finally won the war to implement his Gaza pullout plan after neutralising his internal enemies.


Justice, Time Warner announce $210M settlement

Time Warner has agreed to pay $210 million to settle criminal securities fraud charges brought by the Justice Department against the company's America Online unit.


NEW YORK (CBS) It's a holiday tradition in New York City, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Early Show's Hannah Storm and CBS 2's Dave Price will anchor THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS, live from New York City, Thursday, Nov.


Russia charges Berezovsky with coup plot: lawyer

Russian prosecutors have brought criminal charges against emigre tycoon Boris Berezovsky on suspicion of plotting to seize power, his lawyer said on Monday.


U.S., China Sign 10-Year Agreement To Work Together on Environment

XIANGHE, China, Dec. 13 -- The news from the third session of Cabinet-level economic talks between the United States and China was more about what negotiators didn't achieve than what they achieved.


Crews dig firelines for California blaze

Crews dug firelines and reinforced others on the northwestern edge of a wildfire that crept toward hundreds of forest homes in Southern California on Thursday.


A stressful life may make it tougher to fight the virus which causes most cervical cancer cases, say scientists.


HP Aims to Top $100bn in 2008 and Plans More Cost Cuts

Hewlett-Packard Co expects to follow 6% growth to $97bn in 2007 with a 4% to 6% increase to a range of $100.9bn to $102.8bn in 2008, with expansion driven by its computer hardware and printing business.


A corruption scandal - and the hated war in Iraq - could mean a quick exit for Britain's Prime Minister


Police surrounded a National City Bank with a gunman suspected of trying to rob the branch still inside Monday morning, authorities said.


Ministro, fantastica la mostra per bicentenario casa Ricordi


U.S. intelligence paints gloomy picture of Iraq

U.S. intelligence experts painted a gloomy picture of Iraq, saying in a report seen on Friday sectarian bloodshed had surpassed the threat from al Qaeda and warning of the consequences of a rapid U.S. withdrawal.


Londra, 12:47 - CALCIO, CHELSEA: DROGBA E BALLACK A DISPOSIZIONE

Dopo la sconfitta di ieri sera rimediata Champions League con il Werder Brema, risultato che comunqu...


'Normal' Blood Pressure May Still Be Too High

A new study of heart disease patients finds that "normal" blood pressure may not be low enough.


Italian film on immigration cheered in Venice

Italians should remember that until not   too long ago theirs was a land of migrants desperate for a   better future abroad, director Emanuele Crialese said on Friday   as he presented his new film at the Venice festival.


Torino, 14:55 - CALCIO, COBOLLI GIGLI: CANNAVARO PORTI PALLONE D'ORO A TORINO

Intervistato dal Tg1, Giovanni Cobolli Gigli ha parlato del Pallone d'Oro assegnato a Cannavaro: ''S...


Kerry blasts 'catastrophic course' in Iraq

Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry said President Bush's ''catastrophic choice'' on Iraq cost US taxpayers $200 billion that could have been spent on security, education, health care and job creation at home.


Psychologists once conducted a simple experiment with far-reaching implications: They asked people to describe an instance in their lives when they had hurt someone and another instance when they had been hurt by someone else. The incidents that people described were similar whether they saw...


Review: Too much Jessica in this Bachchan book

A review of the Jessica Hines book, Looking for the Big B: Bollywood, Bachchan and Me.


French Parliament approves rules for impeachment

PARIS -- Parliament yesterday approved a constitutional amendment that introduces a US-style impeachment procedure to check the powers of France's presidency.


Bin Laden urges Muslims to join Iraq fight: Web

Osama bin Laden called for intensified fighting against U.S.-led forces in Iraq and made a plea to Muslims in the region to join the battle, in an audio recording posted on the Internet on Tuesday.


NEWARK, Del. -- Quarterback Ricky Santos accounted for five touchdowns and allowed New Hampshire to rally for a 52-49 victory over Delaware last night at Tubby Raymond Field.


Man sues Brigham and Women's over death of his wife

The widower of a woman who died at Brigham & Women's Hospital while delivering her first child is suing the hospital, alleging that doctors accidentally damaged at least two arteries during the emergency delivery, then disregarded signs that she was bleeding to death.


Google's motion to dismiss legal proceedings brought against it by insurance company Geico was granted on Wednesday by a US District Court judge.


Per l'intero 2007 la perdita sara' pari a 4,4 mld circa


Infected PCs spew malware over 3G connections

Backhaul badness 3GSM Much has been written about malware capable of infecting mobile phones, but infected PCs spewing regular malware over 3G connections might be a more serious problem.â¦


Microsoft Settles Antitrust Case with Iowa

Microsoft has settled with the state of Iowa over charges that it had overcharged consumers for its products. Details of the settlement were not disclosed, although a court date has been set for April 20 where more information could be released.


PalmSource Inc., which makes operating systems for handheld computers, will introduce today its first product designed specifically for smart phones.


Update 6: Anthem, WellPoint Complete Merger

Just hours after winning approval from Georgia, Anthem Inc. and WellPoint Health Networks Inc. announced the completion of a $16.5 billion merger creating the nation's largest health insurance company.


KÃ¼bler-Ross finds final comfort in 'Dying'

Swiss-born psychiatrist Elisabeth KÃ¼bler-Ross, whose provocative books revolutionized how the living talk about death and advocated a belief in the afterlife, died Tuesday in Scottsdale, Ariz.


Scottie Pippen may have been the most significant figure in the history of the NBA. Nah, lots of guys refuse to go into games. Heck, Carmelo Anthony made the Olympic team after he did it last season.


THE SNM-HISTORICAL Museum is putting on an exhibition of nativity scenes in Bratislava Castle from now until the end of February.


President Bush's push to revise the Clean Air Act sometimes has hindered enforcement of the existing law for cleaning up coal-fired power plants, the Justice Department's top environmental lawyer said Tuesday.


Saltalamaccia, nel nostro mercato l'Europa rappresenta 40%


Beenie Man concerts cancelled over anti-gay lyrics

TORONTO - Two upcoming Canadian concerts featuring Beenie Man, an internationally known dancehall artist whose past songs have included the lines "come execute all the gays" and "queers must be killed," have been cancelled.


Head injuries more likely in younger athletes

NEW YORK  - High school football players have more than three-times the risk of having a catastrophic head injury compared with players at the college level, a new study shows.


Flatten insurgents in one place, and they pop up elsewhere

A week after a top American general said the offensive in Fallujah had "broken the back of the insurgency" in Iraq, guerrillas are still fighting hard, and US troops are scrambling to stamp out new waves of attacks.


R&B Singer McKnight Shows Off Both Sides

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - R&B singer Brian McKnight's  eighth studio album couples his signature love ballads with  uptempo songs that reveal the artist's fun, risque side.


Philippine nurses re-sit scandal-tainted exams

An estimated 11,000 Filipino nurses re-sat their examinations Monday after a cheating scandal last year cast a shadow over their results, an official said Monday.


The third Narnia film, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, release date is put back a year to 2010.


The DUP leader, Ian Paisley, will meet the British prime minister, Tony Blair, in London this morning. In Dublin at noon the Taoiseach will hold talks with Sinn FÃ©in's Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness.


PENSACOLA, FLA. -- As hurricane Ivan's remnants soaked the South yesterday and left a trail of destruction from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas, Floridians once again are coping, cleaning up and coming together


British social workers decided on Tuesday to allow an eight-year-old boy who weighs almost 200 lb (90 kg) to remain at home with his mother, even though she has refused to stop feeding him junk food.


Several major phone manufacturers have teamed up with the Open Mobile Alliance to develop a standard for mobile broadcast. Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Siemens and Sony


Billion dollar printer profit steadies the ship


Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore ended his long-shot campaign for presidency on Saturday, acknowledging he couldn't raise enough money.


U.S. Forces, Insurgents Battle in Ramadi

U.S. forces traded fire with insurgents in the Sunni stronghold of Ramadi following a series of raids, residents said Thursday, and at least eight people were reported killed.


CARACAS, Venezuela  - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez stormed to a re-election victory in Sunday's vote, handing him an ample mandate to broaden his promised socialist revolution and challenge Washington's influence in Latin America.


Chinese Officials Extol Benefits of U.S. Relations

Chinese leaders appeared to make little headway in quelling Congressional anger over Chinaâs economic practices.


Belarus Referendum Backs Third Term for Leader Lukashenko ...

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko, accused in the west of being a tyrant, won overwhelming approval in a referendum to run for a third term in office.


Greeted by a thunderous chorus of church bells, Pope Benedict XVI began a pilgrimage to his native Bavaria on Saturday, a six-day visit laden with meaning for him and the future of his increasingly liberal Roman Catholic flock in Germany.


Twenty-seven years and 16 features after they began their mutual career, John Sayles and Maggie Renzi are still making movies.


Microsoft promises partners a 'feeding frenzy' on new software next February

At Microsoft's annual conference for business partners, company executives said new versions of Windows Server, SQL Server and Visual Studio will be launched simultaneously next February.


Yankees plan to name manager, meet with A-Rod

DENVER - The Yankees, as usual, have sparked most of the chatter here at the World Series, given the many issues they need to resolve over the next few weeks.


AJAX lets you give your Web site a cool, slick user interface. But there are downsides. Find out the best ways to manage potential AJAX woes, in this excerpt from Enterprise Ajax.


France says it will not repeal head scarf law

France will not revoke a law banning Muslim head scarves in public schools despite demands by a militant Islamic group holding two French journalists hostage in Iraq, the government spokesman said Monday.


The 21-year-old Chinese claimed the gold medal of the showcase men's 110m hurdles before a capacity crowd of 70,000 at the Olympic Stadium in the 28th Olympic Games here on Friday.


Apple launches Web movie rentals, thin laptop

Apple Inc  unveiled a  lightweight laptop about three-quarters of an inch thick on  Tuesday and said it would rent movies over the Web, moving the  iPod maker into a very competitive market.


Top Shiite Leader in Iraq Is Unhurt in Bombing

A suicide car bomber set off a huge explosion outside the Baghdad headquarters of the nation's largest Shiite political party today, killing nine guards and visitors and wounding 67, the Interior Ministry said.


Ivan Leaves About 1.6 Mln Without Power in Southeastern US

More than 1.6 million people are without power in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi after Hurricane Ivan swept through the southeastern US, causing floods and spawning hurricanes.


Vivendi, Messier Each Fined EU1 Million by Regulator

Jean-Marie Messier, the former chief of Vivendi Universal SA who is under investigation for alleged fraud and stock manipulation, was fined 1 million euros ($1.3 million) by French regulator


Ultimo weekend di controesodo con prezzi 'freddi'


If you were spooked by the vision of technology and institutional hubris gone amok in Minority Report, pull the covers over your head now.


U.S. Repeatedly Rebuffed Iraq on Blackwater Complaints

BAGHDAD, Sept. 22 -- Senior Iraqi officials repeatedly complained to U.S. officials about Blackwater USA's alleged involvement in the deaths of numerous Iraqis, but the Americans took little action to regulate the private security firm until 11 Iraqis were shot dead last Sunday, according to U.S....


On the campaign trail, Vice President Dick Cheney often jabs at Democrat John Edwards for his past as a trial lawyer, blaming his sort for "frivolous lawsuits" that raise health care costs. In turn, Edwards rails against Cheney's ties to the company he once headed, accusing the Republican of favoring his "friends" at Halliburton.


Karzai aborts trip to Afghan city after rocket hits near landing ...

KABUL, Afghanistan Afghan president Hamid Karzai aborted his trip to a provincial capital today when a rocket hit near his landing site as his helicopter was approaching.


Rally driver Colin McRae dead after helicopter crash: police

Rally driver Colin McRae and two children -- including his five-year-old son -- were among the four passengers killed in a helicopter crash this weekend in Scotland, police said Sunday.


Politically motivated violence continued to paralyze the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on Monday, leaving two more people dead, said reports from the city.


German food retailer Spar sells 50-pct stake in Netto discount to ITM

Spar, Germany's eighth-biggest food supermarket chain, plans to sell a 50-percent stake in its discount arm Netto to its French parent company ITM Entreprises, Spar's new chairman Stephan Schelo said in a newspaper interview.


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West complains to IAEA chief over Iran atom remarks

U.S. and allied envoys met the U.N. nuclear watchdog chief on Friday to voice concern about remarks he made suggesting it was too late to get Iran to shut down its uranium enrichment program, diplomats said.


NKorea nuke talks to resume on September 27: report

Six-party talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear programmes will resume in Beijing next week after a week-long postponement, a news report said Thursday.


Folk artist Yusuf Islam to sing about deportation

British folk singer Yusuf Islam hopes to return to the United States in December to record a song inspired by his deportation three years ago, he said on Friday.


GUCCI CHIEF AXES TOP EXEC FOR DISLOYALTY

Robert Polet moved quickly yesterday to put out the first major fire he has faced since joining the Gucci Group as its chief executive, by firing a division head who was accused of disloyalty.


Australia completed an emphatic Test series sweep over New Zealand with a 213-run win Tuesday, prompting a caution from Black Caps skipper Stephen Fleming for other cricket captains around the globe.


Pakistan, India for early Kashmir bus service

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Wednesday reiterated their commitment towards an early establishment of the proposed Kashmir bus service, a joint statement said.


Opera Software triples third-quarter loss

Opera Software, the maker of the No. 3 Web browser, reported a third-quarter net loss Friday that was more than three times greater than the year before, despite an increase in revenue.


India still trying to measure Andaman and Nicobar death toll

Rescuers in the Andaman and Nicobar isles struggled on Thursday to assess the toll from this week's tsunami in areas untouched by the modern world but said the destruction might not be as bad as feared.


A billion dollar court case is delayed in Nigeria against a US pharmaceutical giant over a drug trial in which 11 children died.


In New Congress, Seniority Takes Back Seat to Spirit

They call themselves the "30-Something Working Group," a loose collection of House Democrats in their 30s and 40s who have begun making waves.


MLB likely won't punish Bonds, Giambi, Sheffield

NEW YORK - For all the fuss over reported admissions of steroid use by Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield, Major League Baseball probably won't discipline them.


An issue of US magazine Newsweek is banned in Pakistan for an article on a murdered Dutch film-maker.


ITW shares seen rising more than 20 pct: Barron's

Shares in Illinois Tool Works Inc  could rise more than 20 percent in the next year on acquisitions and robust demand for infrastructure projects, Barron's reported in its July 9 issue.


MySpace plans new restrictions for youths

MySpace.com is planning new restrictions on how adults may contact its younger users in response to growing concerns about the safety of teenagers who frequent the popular online social networking site.


Eagles Tight End Lewis to Miss Super Bowl

PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles  will be without tight end Chad Lewis for Super Bowl XXXIX on  February 6 due to a Lis Franc sprain in his foot.


New York's highest court ordered the state Monday to increase its funding for the New York City school system by at least $1.93 billion per year to provide "a sound, basic education."


As seminary enrollment has sagged, Chicago's Catholic Church is trying to recruit priests who reflect the diversity of their flock


U.S. Renews Iran Nuclear Complaint After New Photos

A senior U.S. official said on Thursday  that satellite photographs of a suspected nuclear industrial  site in Iran demonstrated its intention to develop atomic  weapons, an allegation Tehran dismissed as "a new lie."


(InfoWorld) - Broad and strong revenue growth drove Oracle to higher profit in the fourth quarter and the company's full 2007 fiscal year. The software giant's quarterly revenue rose 20 percent from a year earlier to $5.8 billion, and its net income was up 23 percent to $1.6 billion, based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Earnings rose 27 percent from a year earlier to $0.31 per share. The company boasted of big year-over-year gains in revenue from new database and middleware licenses, new application licenses, services, licensing, and software overall. Full-year revenue was also up, with a 25 percent increase to $18 billion. Net income and earnings per share for the year also rose. Excluding certain items, Oracle earned $0.37 per share in the quarter. That result beat estimates by analysts polled by Thomson Financial, who had expected $0.35 per share. Revenue also beat analysts' consensus estimate of $5.6 billion. "It was a great year," president and chief financial officer Safra Catz said in a news release. (More to follow.)


The San Marino and European Grands Prix are dropped from the 2007 calendar.


When these guys go phishing, you're the big one

Hi. This is your bank. Please verify your account and check routing numbers by filling out this form. Your credit card company here.


Microsoft Co. is set to release a cheaper, bare-bones version of the Xbox 360 video game console in Japan to boost flagging sales ahead of the arrival of new machines from rivals later in the year.


ISLAMABAD: The Senate opposition rejected the two-offices bill on Monday, arguing that it violated the Constitution and deprived parliament of its powers.


Risultato annuale, vantaggio di 43 settimane a 9


Marines Hampered by Security Fears in Falluja

FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. Marines were conducting  painstaking weapons searches in the Iraqi city of Falluja on  Monday when they spotted a man with an AK-47 rifle on a nearby  rooftop.


AT&T, Verizon launch DVR programming by cell phone

The top two U.S. wireless providers are starting to let customers use their mobile phones to remotely record television shows, hoping the new service will help them compete against rivals.


EU: ISPs don't have to disclose subscriber names

Blog: A ruling by the top court in the European Union deals another blow to the recording industry's efforts to fight the distribution of copyrighted recordings through file-sharing networks.


The Los Angeles Lakers had their first win this season as they defeated the winless Hawks 106-90 Sunday night. Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Caron Butler added 22, China Radio International reported Monday.


Getting warmer and faster: Antarctic glaciers

Blog: British research shows glaciers moving faster than ever.


A controversial US reality TV show featuring 40 children in a desert town gets its first airing on the CBS network.


A scheme to help pupils who struggle  with reading could save the taxpayer millions of pounds, a report claims.


THE battle between John Fletcher and Roger Corbett has nothing to do with their personal egos. As I detail below, Coles Myer realises that if Woolworths gains control of Australian Leisure & Hospitality it


They came in business suits and sweatsuits, Philadelphia Eagles shirts and Green Bay Packers jerseys. They were old and young, black and white.


UK house prices are still rising strongly, the country's biggest mortgage lender, the Halifax, says.


Technology ; MPAA launches first lawsuits against movie sharers

Technology News, A trade group representing seven major movie studios filed a first wave of lawsuits against individuals they say are offering pirated copies of films using peer-to-peer file-sharing programs.


Rice goes to Iraq to push for reconciliation

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met top Iraqi officials in Baghdad on Tuesday after Iraq's parliament passed the first in a series of critical laws aimed at reconciling warring Iraqis.


Security Tight for Afghanistan's Presidential Inauguration

As Afghanistan prepares to swear in its first popularly elected president, Afghan and US forces are launching a winter operation to contain anti-government insurgents threatening the new government.


A businessman wanted by the US for allegedly shipping thousands of tonnes of chemicals to Saddam Hussein has been detained by police in Holland and accused of complicity in the poison gas attacks that killed thousands of Kurds in the late 1980s.


McDonald's Net Up But Same - Store Sales Flat

Despite sluggish sales at U.S. restaurants, the restaurant chain operator reported net income of $1.27 billion, up from $1.24 billion a year earlier.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The war in Iraq is not over, but one legacy is already here in this city and others across America: an epidemic of brain-damaged soldiers.


Just another desktop search application hits the market.


Scott Urban has branched out into using vinyl records, bicycle parts and even used beer bottles as materials for his handmade frames. Meet the McGuyver of the specs world. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


Insurgents Kill at Least 23 Iraqi Security Officers

Insurgents continued their relentless assault on Iraq's fledgling security forces today, killing at least 23 police and national guard officers in multiple attacks


Detroit's Wallace handed one-game suspension

Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed  Wallace received an automatic one-game suspension after  receiving his 16th technical foul of the season, the NBA said  Saturday.


CQPolitics Rates Safe Democratic Senate Races in Ã¢ÂÂ08

CQPolitics.com today concludes its analysis of the 12 Senate contests next year in which the Democrats will be the defending party.


Hurricane center takes cues from Florida State University

Coming ashore south of Fort Pierce on Saturday. Across the peninsula and exiting into the Gulf of Mexico north of New Port Richey on Sunday.


Blog: Blinkx now offering contextual ads for video.


The devastation wrought by nature can be terrible. However, it can be made much worse by humans-by both our activity and inactivity.


Bristol plans to move 5,000 to open source

Bristol City Council could begin one of the UK's biggest roll-outs of open source desktop applications if a proposal to adopt Star Office is adopted at a council meeting next month.