Celebrating the Intangibles Money Canât Buy

The past season, thanks to good marketing, was for the most part sleek and flat.  A few examples of individual acts, gestures or encounters gave it texture and color.


Computer manufacturer IBM has been given the go ahead to build the world's most powerful supercomputer.


Prince Charles tells Euro MPs the biggest ever public-private partnership is needed to tackle climate change.


Prague, 20 December 2004 (RFE/RL) -- The question everyone in Russia is asking a day after an obscure company won a controlling stake in one of the country's largest oil producers is: Just who is Baikalfinansgrup?


Copenhagen, 14:04 - CALCIO, DS STOCCARDA: TOMASSON SARA' CEDUTO AL VILLARREAL

In settimana lo Stoccarda chiuderà il trasferimento dell'attaccante danese Jon Dahl Tomasson ...


The European Parliament has called the EU to open membership talks with Turkey "without undue delay," and told Ankara to carry out more democratic reforms.


In the presidential campaign's closing weeks, Democrats are bracing for an "October Surprise," an event so dramatic it could influence the election's outcome. The capture of Osama bin Laden, for instance.


Swiss bank UBS could face billions of  dollars more in subprime-related write-downs in 2008, which  could tip it into a second year of losses, analysts warned  investors, sending its shares tumbling again.


Rafael Nadal reaches the Australian Open second round despite a game challenge from Viktor Troicki, while Andy Roddick cruises.


Calif. Treasurer sees larger budget deficit

California Treasurer Bill Lockyer on Friday urged lawmakers to find long-term solutions to balance the state budget, which could have a $14 billion deficit, about $4 billion more than expected last month.


Mantova, 18:52 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: SQUADRA IN EMERGENZA PER LO SPEZIA

Mantova in emergenza per la gara di domani con lo Spezia. "Se non altro - ironizza il tecnico Tesser...


With the threat of a tightening economic squeeze and military probes by Washington hanging over its head, the Iranian government agreed November 14 to suspend all uranium enrichment activity


Gallaudet students block campus building

Protests over Gallaudet University's choice for president of the school for the deaf escalated Friday as about 200 students blocked access to a campus building.


HP's Software Woe Has Bigger Industry Implication

When Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ.N) warned of a profit shortfall last week, it blamed problems it had combining two SAP systems, something that the computer maker believed would be relatively simple when they were putting together a deal to buy Compaq two years ago.


SAITAMA, Japan -- This experience was not the disaster so many uninformed Americans undoubtedly think it was. To put it in Belichickian terms, the USA basketball situation is what it is.


Approvati dl ricongiungimento e carta di lungo soggiorno


Kevin Everett made more significant strides over the weekend in his recovery from a life-threatening spinal cord injury.


Maggiore gruppo cartaceo europeo paga crisi del settore


Companies offer more Medicare drug plans

Medicare patients will have more prescription drug coverage options next year as additional companies offer plans nationwide and many change current offerings, U.S. officials said on Friday.


THE odds are stacked heavily against Lleyton Hewitt but the Australian has incentives aplenty when he faces world No. 1 Roger Federer in the Masters Cup final in Houston today.


Federal authorities along the West Coast have seized in recent weeks more than 600,000 pounds of suspected illegal Chilean sea bass, a $10 million haul that environmentalists say reflects a thriving black market trade in the delicate, tasty fish.


John McCain's top communications aides resigned Monday, the latest staff departures to hit the Republican's campaign as he struggles to rebound from financial and political woes.


Catania, 16:37 - CALCIO, CATANIA; BALDINI: FALSINI ESAGERA

Nessuna minaccia di morte, solo qualche offesa da parte di un paio di tifosi. Secondo Silvio Baldini...


After the draw, Vieira, Lauren get into scuffle, need to be ...

OSLO, OCTOBER 1: Captain Patrick Vieira and defender Lauren were involved in a scuffle on the Arsenal team bus after drawing 1-1 against Rosenborg Trondheim in the Champions League, Norwegian police said on Friday.


Most of the condos in the newly converted Plaza Hotel are empty, although nearly 100 apartments have been sold.


A court mulls a terminally ill man's request to die in a landmark case which has sparked fierce debate in Italy.


Oscar-winning Australian actress Nicole Kidman is pregnant and has pulled out of shooting her next film "The Reader" with her baby expected around mid-2008.


Cala il consolidato, indebitamento finanziario netto ridotto


Indonesia police identify suicide bomber

Police named the bomber as Heri Kurniawan, alias Heri Golun. They said on Friday he had sent a. would become a martyr. Golun was married last year.


Edward Brennan, Who Led Sears at Its Peak, Dies at 73

Mr. Brennan became chief executive at Sears in 1986, when the company was the nationâs largest retailer.


Wolf pledges to direct Faris' sorority project

One-time "Saturday Night  Live" writer Fred Wolf has signed on to direct the untitled  Anna Faris project for Columbia Pictures and Happy Madison.


Premiers call on Martin to explain Liberal election promise on ...

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (CP) - Canada's premiers wrapped up their talks on health care Thursday by challenging Prime Minister Paul Martin to say exactly what he meant when he promised a national pharmacare program during the election campaign.


GM, UAW contract extended as talks continue

The United Auto Workers union extended its contract with General Motors Corp. on an "hour-to-hour" basis on Saturday as the two sides continued labor talks beyond a Friday deadline.


A gallery of inventive DIY mods, from typewriter-inspired computer keyboards to a clockwork Stratocaster.


India Needs 210 Runs to Tie Test Cricket Series With Australia

India's cricketers need another 210 runs today to beat Australia in the second Test in Chennai and tie their four-match series at 1-1.


Baghdad pushes for wider U.N. role in Iraq

Iraq urged regional and world powers on Saturday to back an expanded U.N. role in Iraq but U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said there was more to be done on security before he could increase U.N. staff.


Marsh Chooses a Semi-Outsider to Be Its Chief

The insurance broker Marsh & McLennan named the former head of the ACE insurance company, Brian Duperreault, as its chief executive.


So you may have heard: Paris Hilton was ticketed the other day for driving with a suspended license.


MODENA, Italy  - Legendary Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, whose titanic voice and charisma brought opera to the masses, died of cancer on Thursday aged 71.


Cardinal Martini continues to embody the Catholic Church's more liberal spirit  -  and he doesn't mind voicing his differences with Pope Benedict


An Australian journalist held hostage in Iraq for 24 hours said last night his kidnappers freed him when they established he did not support the US army's presence in the country.


Monsanto profit jumps, raises 2008 forecast

Agricultural company Monsanto Co  said on Thursday its quarterly profit nearly tripled, helped by strength in its corn seed and herbicide businesses, and raised its 2008 forecast.


Minaya's First Move With the Mets Is to Clean House

The regular season that cost Art Howe and Jim Duquette their titles ended nearly two weeks ago, but jobs are still being lost. Having just started their search for a new


Leading shares have ended higher as well received news from Sage Group and Wolseley added to strength in heavyweight pharmas and an early rally on Wall Street.


'Secure cloud' on the horizon for Microsoft

Microsoft plans to release in December new software designed to secure instant messaging and other communications within big companies.


Asteroid did not end dinosaurs - they were dying anyway say scientists

Dinosaurs were dying out before Earth was struck by an asteroid impact that is widely thought to have been responsible for their extinction, two scientists claim.


Milano, 13:01 - CALCIO, MILAN; ANCELOTTI LANCIA PATO: E' PRONTO

Carlo Ancelotti lancia Pato. Il 18enne attaccante brasiliano esordirà domani con la maglia de...


Edinburgh University scientists and students devise a test to detect the presence of arsenic in water supplies.


Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro are now officially free of their marital ties.


Europeans Toast Powell With Farewell Gifts

Colin Powell's NATO colleagues brewed up some festive cheer for the departing secretary of state, presenting him with some fine European beer as a farewell gift Thursday.


Roma, 19:07 - CALCIO, INIZIO DELLA SERIE A: ABETE: IN LEGA RIPENSATECI

Continua la diatriba tra Federcalcio e Lega sulla data d'inizio del campionato di serie A. La Figc v...


An Israeli general wanted for alleged war crimes escaped UK arrest because police feared an armed stand-off.


Researchers employ modern technology in hopes of solving a dusty mystery: Was the famous Pharaoh murdered? The examination begins a process aimed at restoring and preserving the boy king's blackened remains.


A 104-year-old Dutch cabaret singer who once performed for the Nazis gives a concert for the first time in decades.


McCain woos military tech makers in N.H.

Yet he mixes praise for defense contractor BAE Systems with calls to revamp how all contracts are awarded. "I'm hard on people who waste the taxpayers' hard-earned dollars," he says.


U.S. urges Iraqis to pull back from brink

As one of Iraq's most powerful Shi'ite faction leaders visited the White House on Monday, the United States made an urgent plea to Iraqis to resist a cycle of violence that will "destroy you and your country".


South Korean given 5 years in oil-for-food case

A U.S. federal judge sentenced South Korean lobbyist Tongsun Park to five years in prison on Thursday for money-laundering and acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Iraq in the U.N. oil-for-food scandal.


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Two runners, a college student and a  retired man, died during the Beijing international marathon,  Xinhua news agency said on Monday.


Pakistan's new prime minister has begun a visit to India aimed at consolidating a thaw in subcontinental relations. Shaukat Aziz arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday and met India's top


Microsoft announced its free Live Search 411 service, a directory assistance line with more features than the average local directory listing.


Pakistan will decide whether to hold elections on 8 January, despite Benazir Bhutto's death.


The Possibility of Cosmetic Surgery for the Soul

A recent article on "Cosmetic Neurology" brings to mind a question: How can you compare a nose job to a change in intellect?


Dick Cheney and his wife say they are angry at John Kerry for invoking their lesbian daughter during the final presidential debate. Kerry says he was just trying to say something nice about how the Cheneys have dealt with the issue and meant no offense.


Red Hat has lower Q2 net, cuts year cash flow estimate

Red Hat Inc. RHAT.O, a provider of   Linux open-source software, on Tuesday reported lower   second-quarter net income and cut its full-year cash flow   forecast, citing the high costs of integrating acquisitions.


Feelings set ablaze in well-acted 'Closer'

"Closer," a deliciously nasty little item by the great Mike Nichols, would be a commanding and challenging adult movie no matter when it was made, but coming right now, during these culturally


A seven-year dance between music rivals continues as the industry grapples with online music downloads, piracy and a decline in CD sales.


Former champion Venus Williams was pushed to two tiebreakers over two hours by 16-year-old qualifier Ana Ivanovic of Serbia-Montenegro before reaching the Swisscom Challenge quarterfinals Thursday.


Musharraf "confused" over stepping down as Army Chief

New York, Sept 24. (PTI):Acknowledging that he is somewhat "confused" over giving up the post of the Army Chief by the end of this year as promised by him, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said the


All those recreational anglers who dangle bait off US coasts are catching a much bigger share of fish -- especially some threatened species -- than commonly thought, researchers report in a new study.


Suicide trucker causes carnage in Baghdad market

Eighty people were killed and 150 more wounded after a suicide truck driver detonated his cargo in a crowded market in Baghdad on Saturday, police said.


The city's police commission unveiled a plan Tuesday aimed at discouraging officers from using flashlights as weapons, except in emergencies.


Unionists cast eye on future after win at N. Ireland polls

As soon as the final election tallies were in Friday, some politicians in Northern Ireland began finalizing plans to fly to Washington for the annual St. Patrick's Day festivities this week at the White House and on Capitol Hill.


Putin Says Bush Win Means US Not Scared of Terror

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that a victory for George W. Bush in the US presidential race would mean the United States had not allowed itself to be cowed by terrorists, the Interfax news agency reports.


Fatah official held by Hamas while in Gaza

A senior member of the Palestinian Fatah movement was detained by Hamas gunmen in Gaza yesterday in a fresh round of friction between the two groups


Seventeen Tamil civilians doing post-tsunami relief work for an international aid group were found slain in northeastern Sri Lanka after fierce battles between rebels and the government over water supplies, relief agency officials said Monday.


German high-tech sky sail may cut costs, emissions

BREMEN, Germany  - Putting a harness on ocean  winds, a German shipping company plans to unfurl a giant  high-tech kite over a cargo ship next year to boost the  vessel's propulsion and to conserve fuel.


Janice Perry, a native Vermonter and internationally acclaimed performance artist known as Gal, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant.


Jones Report: Iraqi Security Forces Not Ready

Iraq's Interior Ministry is "dysfunctional," filled with sectarianism and corruption, according to an independent assessment of the Iraqi security forces to be published tomorrow. The report said that Iraq's national police force, controlled by that ministry, is "operationally ineffective" and sh...


Blog: Plenty of other game companies were throwing parties Wednesday night, but this one had a mechanical bull. Watch the video.


Al Qaeda Urge Wide-Scale Muslim Resistance

Al Qaeda's No. 2 man Ayman Zawahiri called for an all-out armed resistance in the Muslim world against the West and Jews whom he described as crusaders.


From Big Brother house to the royal House of Commons, Indian actor Shilpa Shetty has sure taken a big leap. Shilpa along with her mother, Sunanda Shetty, paid a visit to the House of Commons in London on Wednesday and met Prime Minister Tony Blair.


Bomb detonated by remote control exploded moments after an U.S. military convoy passed, killing at least two Iraqis and wounding two.


The UN Security Council backs a Russian proposal to speed up the extradition of terrorist suspects.


'Great Cockup' as Britain's Prince Charles hits the pub

There was a Great Cockup in store for Prince Charles, not to mention some well-aimed arrows, as the heir to the throne ditched the palace for an afternoon down at the pub.


A project is announced to obtain the genetic "barcodes" of all animals and plants on the planet.


Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants more than a piece of his father's company. He wants his stepmother to give him majority ownership, a negotiating demand that might force him to part ways with Dale Earnhardt Inc. after this season.


"Janjaweed" obscures tribal conflict in Darfur

Halima Abdallah Hassan was awakened in the dead of the night when bandits began shooting into her home in the remote Darfur region of Sudan.


Peter Jackson to lord over 'Rings' prequels

More than one way to skin a Hobbit Lord of the Rings helmsman Peter Jackson will produce a two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit - but he will not write or direct.â¦


Sanchez Said Passed Over for Promotion Over Iraq Abuse

The Army plans to pass over for  promotion the former top U.S. commander in Iraq, Lt. Gen.  Ricardo Sanchez, because of fallout from abuses at the Abu  Ghraib prison, a member of the U.S. Congress said on Thursday.


Parents of missing British girl at Vatican

The parents of a four-year-old  British girl snatched from a Portuguese holiday resort nearly a  month ago arrived at the Vatican on Wednesday hoping for  comfort from a meeting with Pope Benedict.


Arab Leaders As Divided On Arafat Dead as Alive

The body of Yasser Arafat arrived in the Egyptian capital Thursday night for a memorial service to be attended by a group of men he managed to inspire and antagonize over


A flurry of revelations, from Iraq's missing explosives to the flu vaccine shortage, have touched this year's presidential race.


Australian court dismisses class action against tobacco firms

Tobacco companies were "breathing a multi-billion dollar sigh of relief" after an Australian court threw out a class action seeking compensation for illness caused by smoking, the plaintiff's lawyer said.


Forget policies - will the PM wear trunks or cagoule?

Travel: Carole Cadwalladr asks how Brown will fare in the political minefield that is the summer holiday.


The World: British Stoicism Is No Match for Easy Credit

Britainâs buoyant borrow-and-spend era may be coming to an end, and there are accounts still to be settled.


Are We Turning Into A Paradise For Gangsters?

The sheer enormity of the Â£22million Northern Bank robbery in Belfast on Monday night is still difficult for many people to comprehend and pertinent questions will need to be answered before investigating detectives have a complete picture of the crime.


Dodgers are on the verge of being swept again, and this time it's the bottom of the Cardinal order that does much of the damage.


Israeli firms agree to shun skinny fashion models

Top Israeli retail companies have  agreed not to employ overly thin models for their  advertisements, joining a growing global campaign to fight  anorexia within the fashion industry.


Pittsburgh's priority lies with Steelers

For the Christmas season, the Pittsburgh Public Theater is reviving one of its most popular productions - "The Chief," a one-man show about the Steelers' patriarch and late owner, Art Rooney Sr.


The family of the British hostage Kenneth Bigley confirm that he has been killed by his captors in Iraq.


Research sheds light on out-of-body experiences

Researchers have found a way to induce  out-of-body experiences using virtual-reality goggles, helping  to explain a phenomenon reported by about one in 10 people.


A 90-minute edition of âDeal or No Dealâ lifted NBC to another No. 1 finish in the ratings on Monday. According to Nielsenâs estimates, 13.1 million viewers tuned in to the game show from 9:30 to 11 p.m., making it the nightâs top-rated broadcast. NBC also fared well earlier in the night as âAmerican Gladiatorsâ won its 8 to 9:30 time slot among adults 18 to 49, while attracting a modest 8.8 million viewers. ABCâs âDance Warâ delivered slightly more viewers during the time period (9.2 million), but it lagged far behind in the 18-to-49 set, falling to its lowest ratings to date in that demographic. ABC finished a distant fourth over all as both âNotes From the Underbellyâ at 9:30 (4.3 million) and âOctober Roadâ at 10 (4 million) continued to struggle. Fox was second in the 18-t0-49 set with âPrison Breakâ at 8 (7.9 million total viewers) and âTerminator: The Sarah Connor Chroniclesâ at 9 (8.3 million). CBS fared slightly better in total viewers with its comedy lineup, which included strong ratings for a âTwo and a Half Menâ repeat at 9 (11.9 million).


AMD to face tough questions at analyst meeting

Amid further delays of AMD's quad-core server chip and plans to write off goodwill from the acquisition of ATI, AMD executives are going to face tough questions when they meet financial analysts in New York Thursday.


Scientists identify a gene which controls the body's ability to repair the nerve damage inflicted by diseases like multiple sclerosis.


The space shuttle Atlantis' mission to the international space station likely will be pushed back a few more days or weeks as engineers study problems with electrical connectors in the spaceship's external fuel tank, a top NASA manager said Thursday.


Professor Refuses Apology for 9/11 Essay

A professor who likened World Trade Center victims to a notorious Nazi refused to apologize but said his treatise was a "gut response" to the terrorist attacks.


Prime Minister Ehud Olmert declared Thursday during a tour of Israel's northern border that the war he launched against Hezbollah guerrillas a year ago was a success that made Israel safer.


Scott Shepherd has emerged as the new main man at the Wooster Group, the famously tight-knit group of collaborative artists.


Scientists genetically engineer leafy greens to mass-produce miraculin, a chemical that makes pure lemon juice taste sweet when applied to the tongue. By Aaron Rowe.


The winners of this year's Right Livelihood Awards - dubbed the "alternative Nobels" - received their prizes Thursday from Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf in a ceremony at parliament.


The longtime chairman of the Roger Williams University board admitted Monday that he had used the N-word during a board meeting, saying it "kind of slipped out."


Horror movie The Messengers tops the North American box office chart, according to studio estimates.


Barry Bonds hit his 699th home run, and the San Francisco Giants regained the wild-card lead with a 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks yesterday in Phoenix.


The White House is pressuring Pakistan to crack down on al-Qaida and Taliban operatives in the lawless border area with Afghanistan that President Bush recently said was "wilder than the Wild West."


Miss Italia, la piÃ¹ bella si commenta in diretta

Stasera e domani l'elezione della reginetta 2007 in tv. Il concorso di bellezza made in Italy nella storia e un blog per commentarlo


War on terror drowns out talk of rights in US campaign

Fears of a new September 11 have drowned out talk of civil liberties in the US election campaign even though the attacks led to legislation that campaigners say gave the government vast unchecked powers.


USâ Juan Diaz retains WBA lightweight title vs French foe

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. SAN ANTONIO, Texas, United States of America -- American Juan Diaz retained the World Boxing Association lightweight


U.S. Cybersecurity Chief Abruptly Resigns

The government's cybersecurity chief has abruptly resigned after one year with the Department of Homeland Security, confiding to industry colleagues his frustration over what he considers a lack of attention paid to computer security issues within the agency.


Don't let the calendar fool you. Only a week remains before the Red Sox lose their exclusive negotiating rights with their free agents, including Pedro Martinez , Jason Varitek , Derek Lowe , and Orlando Cabrera . But the chances of the Sox signing any of the players before their window of exclusivity closes Thursday appear remote.


Karzai closes to final victory as vote counting passes 7 million

The interim Afghan President Hamid Karzai is moving closer to final victory as he has captured 54.3 percent of over 7 million votes counted till Sunday noon, said Afghan election commission website.


European stocks were steady on Thursday amid results from key firms such as Philips which beat earnings estimates but gave a cautious outlook, while Siemens also reported higher-than-expected profits.


Outbreak of Eye Infections Puzzles Officials

Officials are puzzled by an outbreak of a potentially blinding eye infection that led to the removal of a contact solution from stores.


Let Rumsfeld go; Abu Ghraib report too damning to ignore

The world, the American people and the Army need to see those responsible for the abuse at Abu Ghraib held accountable. That responsibility reaches all the way to the top of the Pentagon's civilian and military


Cuban President Fidel Castro scoffed at moves by the European Union to offer improved ties with the communist country based on its human rights record, and said Cuba does not need Europe.


Whatâs Online: Sharing the Wealth at MTV

A decision by MTV to allow other Web sites to embed video clips from its own sites is drawing praise from users.


Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.  SIRI.O on Thursday named former Viacom Inc. President Mel  Karmazin as its chief executive, in the latest migration of a  mainstream radio heavyweight to the fledgling satellite  industry.


Verdict Expected Friday in Equatorial Guinea Coup Trial

The verdict in the trial of 14 foreign mercenaries accused of plotting to overthrow the president of Equatorial Guinea is expected Friday.


The Minnesota Wild hired a 24-year-old sports writer on Wednesday as director of hockey operations.


Barclays says progress on ABN deal shows certainty

Progress made by Britain's Barclays  in its offer for ABN AMRO demonstrates its ability to offer the Dutch bank's shareholders "certainty and deliverability", Chief Executive John Varley said on Wednesday.


MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY ---There is a new number one in the land and the name is Vijay Singh. The quest, which began last year was finally realized by Singh when he out dueled Tiger by three strokes to win the Deutsche Bank Championship.


After a shaky start Wednesday morning, stocks turned higher, with the Dow Jones industrial average hitting a new record trading high, after closing at its best level ever on Tuesday.


U.S. to wait for Taiwan vote before jet sales possible

Washington will only consider sales of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan after the island elects a new president to avoid giving more teeth to the current administration that is hostile towards China, a member of the main opposition nationalist party said.


Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of applying "double standards" in democratic elections, including Ukraine's presidential poll.


Lenovo Plans Could Include 1,000 Layoffs

By Anne Krishnan, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Feb. 28--Lenovo might be planning 1,000 layoffs worldwide to cut costs in  the ultra-competitive PC market, according to newspaper and wire reports from  Asia.


Murkowski Braces for Alaska Sen. Primary

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she has not asked Alaskans to like the way she got her job — she was appointed by her father, Gov. Frank Murkowski.


Malaysia tightens rules on foreign labor intake

Malaysia announced on  Wednesday it has adopted a more stringent policy on recruitment  of foreign workers, including Buddhist and Hindu priests, but  insisted it has not banned Indian workers.


CHINA today called for a swift resolution to the Iraqi oil-for-food scandal, saying it wanted to see an independent and objective investigation.


College Football: Tailback U takes on new meaning at Southern Cal ...

LANDOVER, Maryland It was a test of character not many people expected top-ranked Southern California would face so early in the season.


Nvidia challenges Intel as PC GPU shipments boom

Record breaking Q3, says analyst Graphics chip makers had a particularly successful third quarter, it emerged today, with shipments up on Q2 by a whopping 20.2 per cent - the highest quarter-on-quarter increase since 2002's 18.6 per cent, by a good margin.â¦


Shouting protesters storm an auction in Cornwall of paintings believed to be by Adolf Hitler.


Smoltz gets 200th win as Braves edge Mets

John Smoltz became the first Major League pitcher to win 200 games and make 150 saves as he outdueled longtime friend Tom Glavine in the Atlanta Braves's 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Thursday.


Apec ministers urge new effort on trade talks

SANTIAGO, Chile - Pacific Rim trading nations said today they should pool their influence to breathe new life into talks to free up world trade.


One down, ten to go as Red Sox beat Angels

The Boston Red Sox used a seven-run inning to win at Anaheim 9-3 in their American League Division Series opener. David Ortiz put the Sox ahead with an infield RBI single in the first.


WASHINGTON - John Kerry yesterday lashed back at charges that he exaggerated his Vietnam war record, accusing President George W. Bush of using an anti-Kerry group to level the claims because "he wants them to do his dirty work." ...


White House Said to Prompt Firing of Prosecutors

White House officials consulted with the Justice Department in preparing a list of U.S. attorneys who would be removed.


Jaguar to cut 1,150 jobs at headquarters

Luxury carmaker Jaguar said Friday it was stopping assembly work at its headquarters and cutting 1,150 jobs as a result of overproduction and poor sales in the key U.S. market.


US Soldiers Fight Iraq Enlistment Extensions

Eight US soldiers serving in Iraq and Kuwait filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the US military's "stop loss" policy, which forces them to serve beyond their enlistment contracts.


UPDATE 2-AT&T posts $7.1 bln loss on writedown, job cuts

AT&T Corp. (TN: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 3 US telephone company, on Thursday reported a $7.1 billion third-quarter loss due to $12.


The six contenders to be Gordon Brown's deputy are to go head-to-head in a televised debate.


Markdowns, and Shoppers, Are Out Early This Season

The National Retail Federation, a trade group in Washington, estimated that the Thanksgiving weekend accounted for $22.8 billion in sales.


Moscow accuses the West of harboring terrorists

The massacre of children by Muslim terrorists in southern Russia has widened a rift between Washington and Moscow on how to resolve the conflict in Chechnya and threatened to undermine the


UFJ Forecasts Loss; Mitsubishi Tokyo Profit Declines

UFJ Holdings Inc. widened its loss forecast to 750 billion yen ($7.3 billion) as it bids to clear bad loans before merging with Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group Inc.


Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat condemned on Tuesday the Israeli airstrike on a summer training camp of the radical group of Hamas in eastern Gaza City midnight Monday


CIAMPI NOMINA MINISTRI MARCO FOLLINI E MARIO BACCINI

ROMA - Il presidente della Repubblica, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, ha accettato le dimissioni del ministro Luigi Mazzella e ha nominato, su proposta del presidente del Consiglio, Marco Follini e Mario Baccini ministri senza portafoglio.


President Vladimir Putin sought to convince the nation Thursday that his electoral reform was not a retreat from democracy but was needed to save Russia from international terrorists and to limit the political influence of business barons.


Pennington Is 10 for 11 in a Victory for the Jets

Jets quarterback Chad Pennington rolled out, completed one pass after another and came within one overthrown ball of a perfect quarterback rating.


New Zealand targets million dollar donation from World XI series

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) hopes to donate more than one million New Zealand (698,000 US) dollars to tsunami relief from the World XI series starting here as Sri Lanka's stars appealed for more assistance for their stricken country.


Russian cosmonauts made progress yesterday in restoring service on their essential  computers on the international space station, using a jumper cable to bypass a malfunctioning power switch.


Deep Impact Arrives in Florida to Prepare for Launch

NASA -- NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft has arrived in Florida to begin final preparations for a launch on Dec. 30, 2004...


New York: The US-based software major IBM, along with representatives of the world's leading science, education and philanthropic outfits, has launched a global effort aimed at harnessing the vast computing power of individuals and business computers and


Tarence Kinsey scores 17 during South Carolina's 73-61 upset of No. 3 Kentucky on Tuesday night.


Cinven and BC Partners, managers of two of Europe's largest buyout funds, bid on Wednesday to acquire Amadeus Global Travel Distribution.


Putting To Rest The "few Bad Apples" Theory

No need to inquire about co-payments at Abu Ghraib prison facility. Rummyâs HMO will cover the whole thing. And, thereâs no sense in worrying about those nagging medical malpractice suits either.


African Union Says No End to Violence in Darfur

Fighting between Sudanese government forces and rebels continues in Darfur despite cease-fire promises, the African Union said on Sunday, saying one of its monitoring helicopters had come under fire.


Movie Review | 'The Departed': ScorseseÂs Hall of Mirrors, Littered With Bloody Deceit

Martin Scorsese's cubistic entertainment about men divided by power, loyalty and their own selves is at once a success and a relief.


Assemblies offering support are held for children involved in a bus crash which left 20 people hurt - two seriously.


FA Won't Punish Beckham Over Yellow Card

David Beckham won't be punished by England's soccer federation for intentionally getting a yellow card in a World Cup qualifying game.


U.S. urges China to open up on defense build-up

The head of U.S. forces in the Pacific pushed China on Tuesday for more transparency over its military build-up and suggested its growing might was aimed at Taiwan, the self-ruled island Beijing claims as its territory.


U.S. official sees no concession on NKorea assets

The United States is prepared for  serious discussion on the financial assets dispute with North  Korea but will not make concessions just to encourage success  in six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear program, a senior  U.S. official said on Tuesday.


Many of SC's Waterways Unsuitable for Swimming

By HAREN, Claire  Few South Canterbury swimming spots have achieved gradings above "fair", and one popular site has received the lowest possible rating by Environment Canterbury.


Hoskins to miss rest of Buckeyes' season

Guard Brandie Hoskins will miss the rest of the season for No. 4 Ohio State because of a torn left Achilles' tendon.


A vote is due to be held in Taiwan on plans to halve the number of seats in the island's famously heated legislature.


A computer decision analysis system could help cut the rate of Caesareans performed in the UK, experts claim.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2004) -- Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair bruised his sternum late in the fourth quarter of Tennessee's 15-12 loss to Jacksonville.


"Solana ha confermato sua presenza, ci saro' anche io"


Food Scarcity Predicted With Rising Temps

A global warming trend will reduce farm yields and make food supplies scarcer over the next century, an environmental group said Thursday, citing data from the United Nations and the National Academy of Sciences and trends in the world rice market.


Hewlett-Packard Co. HPQ.N and   Sun Microsystems Inc. SUNW.O were among the fastest-growing   data storage providers in the second quarter, while EMC Corp.   EMC.N and Dell Inc. DELL.O lagged overall market growth,   researcher IDC said on Thursday.


Which is nice A Nevada bulk email firm has been ordered to pay Earthlink $11m for spamming the ISP's customers. Earthlink won the judgment in a CAN-SPAM suit filed in a federal court in Atlanta against KSTM LLC. According to Earthlink, this business illegally sent millions of mortgage-touting emails and is now prohibited from:â¦


Berlino, 18:04 - CALCIO, GERMANIA; DOLL: METZELDER ANDRA' AL REAL MADRID

In un'intervista al canale televisivo Dsf, Thomas Dollvha detto che Christopher Metzelder, difensore...


Medtronic Inc. (MDT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said its quarterly earnings rose on brisk demand for devices that manage irregular heart beats and products used to treat the spine.


The Arab League backs Lebanon's army head as the next president at crisis talks on the country's future.


Per negozi nel centro immobiliare di Santa Giulia a Milano


Heavy fighting in Sri Lanka, official toll exceeds 50

Fierce fighting erupted in northern Sri Lanka Monday as government forces mounted a fresh push into territory held by Tiger rebels, with the official death toll from the new clashes at more than 50.


ROMA, 17 OTTOBRE 2004 - Esordio vincente per Giorgio Panariello e per il suo 'Ma il cielo e' sempre piu' blu': ieri il programma di Raiuno ha vinto la sfida del sabato con oltre 7 milioni di spettatori di media.


Andrew Lloyd Webberâs latest production of Gaston Lerouxâs immensely popular musical turned out to be a huge disappointment. It appears more like a personal showcase for Webberâs music rather than the esthetic execution of director Joel Schumacher.


U.S. stock futures slipped as investors returned from the holiday to news of weaker than expected retail sales.


Breast cancer patients are not receiving the best follow-up care because guidelines are lacking, claim experts.


Food safety head's execution in China stirs Internet cheers

BEIJING -- Heightened anger and fear over the safety of food ingredients, medicine, and other consumer products was vividly on display here Tuesday following the execution of the former head of China's food and drug safety agency.


Linux Journal: PHP - More than Just the Web

On LinuxJournal today, there's a new article from Marco Tabini about the power of PHP as a multi-purpose language (and not just for web pages anymore).


It's a dramatic shift, when funny men turn serious. Even Eddie Murphy, the latest of Hollywood's top comic performers to try, has had some laughs over his own transformation, which could bring him an Academy Award.


Diamondbacks Hire Backman As New Manager

After being introduced as the new manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wally Backman, left, is handed his game jersey by Arizona general manager Joe Garagiola Jr.


Oil prices have risen for the fifth day in a row amid continuing concerns over the level of US stocks. The surge helped spark a 1.3% fall on Wall Street as investors worried it could lead to a fall in consumer spending and hit corporate profits.


With Barry Bonds resting for much of the night, Barry Zito finally did his part.


1-2 punch: Seymour out for first 6 weeks

Already reeling from the news they won't have safety Rodney Harrison, who was suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy, the Patriots announced yesterday they will be without Pro Bowl defensive end Richard Seymour for the first six weeks.


For a man who has given so much to athletics both on an off the track, Frank Fredericks deserved a more fitting farewell. The booing and chanting that delayed the start of the Olympic 200 metres final on Thursday


Women members of Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF party protest at the suspension of prominent party figures.


Web social site Facebook hit by privacy protests

Facebook.com, the No. 2 U.S.   social network site that is quickly expanding beyond its   college student base, has been met with a sudden privacy   backlash by users after it made design changes this week.


Movies by a favored Spanish veteran and three rising Latin American directors were among key contenders for prizes as the Cannes Film Festival prepared to wrap up Sunday.


TUESDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDayNews) -- Nursing home residents who take daily doses of vitamin E appear to be less likely to develop certain respiratory infections, a new study finds.


Juan Encarnacion and Chris Duncan homered, Adam Wainwright pitched six sharp innings and the Cardinals beat Philadelphia 8-3 on Saturday to stop the Phillies' six-game winning streak in St. Louis.


Let it be: Apple, Beatles settle trademark dispute

Apple Computer said it had settled its long-running trademark dispute with The Beatles over the use of "Apple" as a name and logo, raising hopes that songs by the Fab Four might soon be available as legal downloads.


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U.S. transport helicopter crashes in Iraq

A U.S. military transport helicopter crashed near Baghdad on Wednesday, the fifth such aircraft lost in Iraq in three weeks, an army spokesman said.


FDA commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach took a tongue-lashing from members of Congress over the way his agency handled Avandia, the diabetes drug from GlaxoSmithKline that has come under scrutiny for alleged heart attack risks.


A Briton is set to go on trial in Crete accused of leaping off a balcony with his son and murdering him.


Players Step Into Hef's PJs for Playboy Video Game

It can be difficult to look past the scantily clad women and the erudite articles to recognize that running Playboy Enterprises Inc. is big business. But that undeniable fact is the premise behind "Playboy: The Mansion," a video game from Arush Entertainment and Groove Games that will be released Jan. 25.


AUSTIN, Texas (Ticker) -- Mack Brown politicked the Texas Longhorns into a Bowl Championship Series game for the first time. He now will have at least 10 more years to get them to another.


A bus blast that killed eight people and injured 46 in a separatist region was caused by a bomb carried onboard by a passenger, investigators said Friday.


Envoys see no nuclear evidence in N. Korea

BEIJING Diplomats escorted by North Korean officials to what they said was the site of a huge explosion last week saw no evidence that it was nuclear, Sweden's ambassador to North Korea said on Friday, but South Korea cast doubt on the North's explanation


England's most celebrated soccer player, David Beckham, has announced that he will undertake his first major acting role in a film trilogy called 'Goal!


Ci si attende una crescita globale al ribasso, non solo Usa


BEIJING: At least 57 miners were killed and three missing following a massive blaze at a complex of iron mines in northern China, the government reported Monday.


Cisco Warns Routers, Switches Are Vulnerable To Denial Of Service ...

Cisco releases an advisory warning that certain devices running IOS Version 12.2S software can be disabled by hackers. By Preston Gralla, Networking Pipeline.


HSBC Holdings, Europe's biggest bank by market value, said Monday that David Eldon would retire as chairman of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp.


Â· Britons assist in analysis of mobile phone dataÂ· Portuguese newspaper tells of new DNA evidence


One of the two freed Italian aid workers said Wednesday that their abductors in Iraq taught them about Islam and reassured them they would not die.


NBA great Pippen retires after 17 seasons

(Deerfield, Illinois-AP) Oct. 5, 2004 - Scottie Pippen has called it quits. Pippen has announced his retirement as a member of the Chicago Bulls, who he helped lead to six NBA titles alongside Michael Jordan.


Somalia: Government Curbs Threatens Freedom of Independent Media - Paper

Text of report by Somali independent Shabeelle Media Network website on 20 February  Shabelle Media Network is deeply shocked and dismayed at the restrictions and threats directed at the freedom of local media by the transitional federal government of Somalia.


D92 inkjet printer proudly presented The newest addition to Epson's entry-level Stylus series, the D92, has been announced. Continuing the theme of this general purpose printer range, it features four-colour delivery up to the size of A4 and print speeds up to 25ppm in black and white and 13ppm in colour.â¦


Indonesia Prospective Leader on Hunt for Ministers

BOGOR, Indonesia  - Former general Susilo Bambang  Yudhoyono discussed presidential plans and a cabinet with  visitors to his home on Wednesday, even though he has yet to  declare victory after Indonesia's first direct vote for a  leader.  One of his early apparent cabinet choices was his  opponent's running mate, Muslim cleric Hasyim Muzadi, who told  Reuters he had received an offer to fill the post of religion  minister but had turned it down.


Karzai releases hundreds of Taliban prisoners

KABUL: Afghan President Hamid Karzai ordered on Wednesday the release of more than 350 Taliban prisoners who were captured when the Islamic regime was toppled nearly three years ago, officials and report said.


NASA on Monday delayed a planned flight of an unmanned hypersonic jet designed to reach a record speed of Mach 10, or 7,000 mph.


Reggio Calabria, 20:01 - Calcio, Reggina: Mazzarri convoca 18 giocatori

Il tecnico della Reggina Mazzarri ha convocato 20 giocatori per la gara di domani contro il Palermo....


Businesses are urged to try out a temporary smoking ban ahead of Wales' official ban in April.


He Left Retirement and Created a Virtual Laguna Beach

By Tamara Chuang, The Orange County Register, Calif.  Feb. 20--The first time Michael K. Wilson came out of retirement, it was  to help his old friend Pierre Omidyar on a little startup called eBay. Wilson  was its fourth employee. He retired again in 2001.


Milano, 21:48 - CALCIO, MILAN; PATO: STO MEGLIO SPERO DI FARCELA PER ARSENAL

Nella serata di presentazione del rinnovo dell'accordo tra Milan e Dolce & Gabbana, il giovane brasi...


The union that represents Wall Street Journal employees is working urgently to undercut Rupert Murdoch's bid for the paper by trying to drum up interest from other potential buyers. So far, the union's most hopeful prospect is a Southern California billionaire who is a two-time loser in bidding for...


Roma, 16:55 - CALCIO, CAMPIONATI C1 E C2 AL VIA IL 26 AGOSTO

I campionati di serie C1e C2 della stagione 2007/08 cominceranno il 26 agosto alle 15. Lo ha reso no...


Cedar Fair's new coaster is both early and late.


Asian Tsunamis Surge Against East African Coast

NAIROBI, Kenya  - Powerful tsunamis that roared  across southern Asia into the Indian Ocean Sunday smashed  fishing boats and flooded low-lying areas along the east  African coast, 3,728 miles to the west.


Italian government nears collapse after key Prodi ally defects

Prime Minister Romano Prodi may resign in the wake of a defection by a key parliamentary ally.


Couillard to unveil C. difficile attack plan

QUEBEC CITY - The provincial government is expected to announce its latest plan to fight C. difficile infections in hospitals Tuesday.


Magnate russo respinge accuse di Mosca, responsabile e' Fsb'


Resident Evil Zombie compromised PCs are as fond of eating bandwidth as their counterparts are of munching through brains, according to a new study.â¦


An Author Sues the Seinfelds, for a Cookbook and for Barbs

The author of a cookbook of healthy comfort food for children sued Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld on Monday, charging copyright infringement and defamation.


Cocaine supply to Ireland disrupted by Spanish arrests

A major drugs gang which garda believe has been smuggling a significant portion of all of the cocaine entering the State were being questioned by Spanish police last night after their arrest in Alicante.


Spezia, 23:07 - CALCIO, SERIE B: SPEZIA-VERONA 1-0

Lo Spezia ha battuto il Veropna 1-0 (1-0) nel secondo posticipo della terza giornata di serie B. Gol...


NEW YORK -- Investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. said Thursday fiscal fourth-quarter profit rose 22 percent on strong underwriting fees and improved performance in its capital markets business.


SAN FRANCISCO -- Health officials were searching Monday for dozens of airline passengers who may have come in contact with a 30-year-old woman infected with a hard-to-treat form of tuberculosis on a flight from India.


Rock godfathers The Who headline at Glastonbury on Sunday with persistent rain turning the rural English meadows which host the world's biggest greenfield music and arts festival into a high-spirited mudbath.


Motor Show, in cittÃ  traffico in tilt per la rassegna

Traffico intenso a Bologna e sulle tangenziali autostradali. La manifestazione fieristica Motor Show, in corso presso i padiglioni della fiera, ha provocato circolazione caotica in cittÃ  e code tra Borgo


College Basketball: Georgia Tech Strolls to Win

ATLANTA (Sports Network) - BJ Elder scored 23 points, Isma'il Muhammad added 13 and No. 3 Georgia Tech rolled to a 79-54 victory over Arkansas-Little Rock at Alexander Memorial Coliseum.


Roma, 12:27 - CALCIO VIOLENTO: DOMANI DECISIONI SU MAPPE E DATE

Domani mattina, presso l'Osservatorio nazionale sulle manifestazioni sportive del Viminale, si terr&...


Vodafone launches own-brand low-cost 3G mobile handsets

British mobile phone giant Vodafone has launched its first self-branded low-cost third generation (3G) mobile  handsets which will be rolled out in Europe from October.


Palestinians Vote for Successor to Arafat

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinians voted on  Sunday for a successor to Yasser Arafat and looked likely to  elect Mahmoud Abbas, who has promised to revive peacemaking  with Israel after years of bloodshed.


Spammers Using Authentication To Dodge Detection

com. Spammers are trying to make their junk mail look more legit by adopting the same technologies intended to stem their message tsunamis, said a filtering firm Wednesday.


He sent troops to Iraq against stiff opposition in Paris and Berlin, rejected the Euro as fellow leaders embraced economic harmony and angered neighbors by playing hardball over the European Union budget.


Pfizer to Halt Advertising of Celebrex to Consumers

Although advertising will be suspended indefinitely, Pfizer plans to continue marketing Celebrex to doctors.


Networks Defy Presidential Debate Camera Rules

The U.S. television networks  planning live coverage of the presidential debates said on  Wednesday they would disregard ground rules set by the two  campaigns to control camera shots of the candidates.


The U.S. economy kept growing in  September and early October, even as higher prices for energy  put a crimp in consumer and business spending, the Federal  Reserve said on Wednesday.


Screwball Logic Muddies Baseball Arguments

Reasonable people can disagree about Mayor Anthony Williams's latest plan for bringing professional baseball back to Washington. Unfortunately, a lot of the discussion so far has been based on misleading vocabulary and faulty assumptions. As the D.C. Council considers further action today, here's a business columnist's guide for thinking about the issue:


More French Troops Are Sent to Ivory Coast as Violence Flares

France sent hundreds more troops to the Ivory Coast commercial capital of Abidjan on Sunday, as government loyalists went on a violent rampage taking aim at the


Mexico's state-owned oil monopoly will be fined as much as $200,000 and could face criminal charges for spilling 5,000 barrels of crude into a river leading to the Gulf of Mexico, coating local beaches, a federal official said Thursday.


Sri Lanka says 11 rebels die in fighting

Sri Lankan troops killed 11 Tamil Tiger rebels and two soldiers also died in clashes in the north, the military said on Sunday, as stepped-up fighting continues in the latest chapter of a long-running civil war.


Gallacher scores first European Tour win

Stephen Gallacher won for the first time on the European tour, beating Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell on the first playoff hole Sunday at the Dunhill Links Championship.


NATO to offer Georgia talks on closer ties

NATO countries have agreed to offer   ex-Soviet Georgia talks on closer ties with the Western   alliance, NATO sources said on Monday, a move likely to anger   Russia.


CBS's U-turn over 'Jericho is a sign that networks are reassessing niche shows and how to retain loyal viewers.


Iraqi Statement: Saddam's Top Deputy Still at Large

Iraqi officials now say Saddam Hussein's former top deputy was not arrested as had been announced Sunday. The Interior Ministry says Monday medical tests indicate that a person arrested during a raid Sunday near Tikrit is not Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri.


Hurricane Jeanne Pummels Storm-Scarred Florida

FORT PIERCE, Fla.  - Hurricane Jeanne peeled off  roofs, snapped power lines and left large swaths of coastline  knee-deep in water on Sunday as it plowed through parts of  Florida already scarred by Hurricane Frances three weeks ago.


Technology Can Be a Blessing for Bored Workers

The white collar, officebound workers arenât the only ones turning to high-tech devices to escape from tedium at work.


TV format gives first ministers a platform, not negotiating table

OTTAWA (CP) - Prime Minister Paul Martin looked into the television cameras Monday afternoon and invoked the pride of Canadians in their universal medical insurance system.


Indonesian police release video tape of embassy blast

Indonesian police have released video footage of the explosion outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta. At the same time they say there is no evidence to support the Australian Foreign Minister's claim that


Inter emerged as the winners over Anderlecht in Brussels to claim the first spot in the Champions League Group G. The nerazzurri took the lead nearly immediately when Adriano from the left served a low powerful


Hillary biography questions presidential prowess

Hillary Rodham Clinton has the makings of a strong president but she is losing the personal passion and authenticity that could make her a stand-out in the U.S. political scene.


NASA's Eyes in the Sky to Help Global Conservation

NASA, which first put man on the moon, will now help to map the Earth in the name of conservation, the agency announced Thursday. NASA and the World Conservation Union


T-Mobile Adds Nearly One Million U.S. Subscribers

T-Mobile USA added nearly a million cellphone subscribers in the fourth quarter, but full-year results fell short of its parent companyâs target.


Two U.S. Airlines' Woes Ground More Holiday Flights

Flight cancellations stranded  thousands of Christmas weekend airline passengers in the United  States again on Sunday as two airlines wrestled with computer  and staffing headaches.


A GAS explosion in a coal mine killed at least 56 miners and left at least 92 missing in Chinaâs worst mining accident this year.


A dancing penguin was king of the Thanksgiving birds among movie-goers. The animated penguin romp "Happy Feet" remained the No. 1 movie with $37.9 million in ticket sales from Friday to Sunday, while the James Bond adventure "Casino Royale" stayed in second place with $31 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.


Congress Leads Exit Polls in Key Indian State

India's ruling center-left Congress party was heading for victory in elections in the key western state of Maharashtra that the heart of business and Bollywood, television exit polls showed on Wednesday.


Court Lifts BlackBerry Maker's Injunction

A US appeals court issued a mixed ruling this week in a patent dispute between Research in Motion (RIM), maker of the popular BlackBerry devices, and NTP.


The European version of Sony's PlayStation 3 will run only some of the games designed for the previous generation of the video game machine — a move designed to cut costs and speed up production.


U.S. historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Arthur Schlesinger Jr. died of a heart attack in Manhattan on Wednesday night, the New York Times reported on Thursday. He was 89.


Center Works to Preserve Yiddish a Book at a Time

History arrived not so long ago in a thousand-pound crate postmarked "Bulawayo, Zimbabwe."


Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross gives birth to twin daughters as her show secures another four years.


Germany's foreign minister said Thursday that he did not know of the CIA's alleged kidnapping of a German man until after the man was released.Comment


Cina e Russia in espansione, arrivano Brasile e India


'Blood Diamond' tries to mix African politics and action.


French state ready to boost EADS capital; unions prepare massive strike

The French state said Monday it was ready to boost the capital in EADS, the parent group of Airbus, as French unions prepared a massive strike over planned cutbacks at the troubled planemaker.


Waving a flag made of his clothes, a tsunami victim dressed only in his underwear was rescued after surviving alone for 25 days on a flattened island in India's Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, authorities said Saturday.


DOMenica 739.809 ITALIANI andranno ALLE URNE

(AGI) - Roma, 23 ott. - Sono 739.809 (352.141 uomini e 387.668 donne), distribuiti in 880 sezioni, gli aventi diritto al voto nelle elezioni suppletive della Camera dei deputati, in programma domani, 24 ottobre e lunedi' 25.


Buffett Offers to Reinsure Municipal Bonds

The offer, made to 3 troubled bond guarantors, would do little to alleviate the problems the companies are facing with more complex securities.


Reluctant NATO allies offer minor concessions to help Canada's Afghan mission

A handful of European NATO countries offered minor concessions on Afghanistan Tuesday, suggesting they'll allow their troops to reinforce the bloodied Canadian contingent in Kandahar in emergency circumstances.Comment


The French skyscraper climber who calls himself "Spiderman" scaled Europe's tallest skyscraper in the Russian capital on Tuesday before being detained by police.


Tiger Woods takes a six-shot lead into the final round of the WGC Championship after making a 67 on day three.


THE News Corporation Ltd could probably satisfy most of the corporate governance criticisms relating to its proposed move to the US by simply formally adopting its previously stated intentions.


First AU peacekeepers arrive in Mogadishu

Ugandan soldiers landed in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, the first African Union peacekeepers to arrive in the city where the interim government and its Ethiopian allies face almost daily guerrilla attacks.


Israel cautious on West Bank moves ahead of summit

Israel is reluctant to remove roadblocks and other West Bank restrictions to boost Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's new government until he does more to curb militants, officials said ahead of a summit on Monday.


[TS] Fair Game: Risk-Aversion Therapy on Wall St.

Investors have some nerve to dump Blackstoneâs shares â donât they know who Steve Schwarzman is?


U.S. Launches Assault on Rebel-Held Iraqi Town

U.S. forces have launched a major  offensive on the rebel stronghold of Samarra after a series of  horrific car bombings in Baghdad on Thursday that killed 41  people, mostly children.


The SCO Group Inc. is reconsidering its plans to launch an alternative to the Groklaw.net Web site that had been scheduled to go live this week, a company spokeswoman said Monday.


U.S. Officials Divulge Reports On Confidential U.N. Audits

UNITED NATIONS -- The Bush administration has been posting hundreds of highly confidential U.N. audits and investigation reports on a U.S. government Web site, opening the United Nations' inner workings and some of its more colorful scandals to unusual public scrutiny.


THE PHILIPPINES on Wednesday ordered all its embassies abroad to be on heightened alert after its mission in Sweden was threatened with a terrorist attack, the foreign office said.


Britain Hopeful North Korea May Admit Rights Team

Britain hopes North Korea may be  willing to admit international human rights monitors for the  first time, a minister who visited the secretive communist  state last week said Monday.


Four young people kicked a father to death after he interrupted them burgling his house, a court is told.


Japan's Abe in China for ice-breaking summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with Chinese leaders in Beijing on Sunday, seeking a thaw in relations chilled by wartime history and consulting his hosts on North Korea's nuclear threat.


Discussione in coincidenza con il voto al Senato


Risultato del 2007 in calo rispetto all'anno precedente


Questa la previsione in assenza di misure specifiche


Sperm defects caused by exposure to environmental toxins can be passed down the generations, research suggests.


Africa must not become breeding ground for extremists: Bouteflika

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika told a major meeting on global terrorism in Africa that the continent must act decisively to prevent it becoming a breeding ground for extremists.


Bush Touts U.S.-Backed Anti-Drug Efforts

President Bush aims to highlight the benefits of American drug-fighting aid in Colombia and boost a conservative Latin American leader with a brief, security-laden stop in the Andean nation.


Mandriva, Turbolinux enter Linux alliance

The two second-tier Linux companies will adopt common Linux software and engineering. Alas, this idea doesn't have a great history of success.


Bill Cowher is no longer negotiating a contract extension with the Steelers, making this the first time since he was hired in 1992 that he'll start the season with only two years left on his deal to coach Pittsburgh.


Up to 50 Britons are feared dead in the massive Asian tsunami after Thai authorities sharply raised the number of UK nationals killed in the country's devastated tourist resorts to 43.


A German submarine that was sunk off Norway at the end of World War II will be buried in special sand to protect the coastline from its cargo of toxic mercury, the government announced Tuesday.


Rogers Wireless Inc. is in talks with Microcell Telecommunications Inc. about a possible takeover and has asked the competition watchdog to give its advance blessing - just in case.


Stocks tumbled on Thursday as Treasury yields surged above 5 percent, reinforcing fears that global inflation would force borrowing costs to rise.


Group Targeting Dems Prompts FEC Complaint

A group funded in part by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that plans to run ads criticizing Democratic ties to trial lawyers is the target of a complaint filed with election officials Wednesday.


S.C. Official Pleads in Cockfighting Case

A former state official pleaded guilty to extortion charges Thursday and admitted taking a $10,000 bribe protect a cockfighting organization from legal trouble.


At a time when resource conservation is at the forefront, the days of eating 200 pounds of meat a year may also be on the way out.


Cagliari, 19:09 - Calcio, Cagliari; Zola: deluso dalla sostituzione

Botta e risposta a distanza tra Zola e Arrigoni alla fine della partita. Magic box non nasconde la s...


Yemen Sentences Two to Death for US Cole Blast

A Yemeni court sentenced two Yemeni al  Qaeda militants to death on Wednesday and jailed four others  for the 2000 bombing of the U.S. destroyer Cole which killed 17  sailors.


Record doses of flu shots are being shipped

The mad scramble for flu shots that occurred last fall when the season struck hard and early is not likely to be repeated this year, as a record number of doses will be delivered by the end of October.


RIDLEY PARK, Pa. -- President Bush yesterday ventured into the blue-collar regions of two swing states, sounding an upbeat note on the economy and restating his support for a missile defense system to protect ...


Democrats Look for Way to Avoid Convention Rift

Some senior Democrats plan to remain neutral for now in the presidential race in part to keep open the option to broker a peaceful resolution to a tight contest.


First, Republicans accused Democrats of staging an "extreme makeover" convention in Boston last month in an effort to portray John Kerry as anything but liberal.


Il Â«New York Times MagazineÂ» scrive che câÃ¨ un soffio di sessantotto nellâaria. Ã cosÃ¬. I colori, gli slogan, la passione, la radicalitÃ , sono gli stessi di 35 anni fa. Le facce sono quelle. La mobilitazione Ã¨ davvero massiccia.


La vittima e' stata accoltellata su bus, fermato un uomo


Rio de Janeiro, 09:49 - CALCIO, BRASILE: L'ADDIO DI DIDA NON PREOCCUPA DUNGA

L'addio di Dida alla nazionale non sembra turbare piÃ¹ di tanto il Brasile. ''La Selecao ha portieri ...


Seven of the best 3-year-olds in the nation will race in today's 135th Travers Stakes at Saratoga, but one horse who is not here, Smarty


`Sopranos' can film in North Jersey town

Tony Soprano is welcome in the North Jersey town of Bloomfield.


A national strike by hundreds of thousands of civil service workers is likely to go ahead, a union is to warn.


La transazione e' costata 26 milioni di dollari


L'indice Nikkei si e' attestato a 16.435,74 punti


Red Sox walking on err with 2-0 lead in Series

Two games into the 100th World Series, the Boston Red Sox are threatening to run away from the National League's winningest team in 18 years.


In a deal aimed at rivaling Appleâs iTunes and Nokiaâs Ovi, Sony Ericsson will offer more than five million music tracks on it PlayNow Internet and mobile phone service.


Jessica Alba and Rosario Dawson were among the celebrities who celebrated the 10th anniversary of V-Day, a global effort to end violence against women and girls.


Cardiac Researchers Make Surprising Heart Find

PORTLAND, Ore.  -- Newlywed Marc Schlotthauer had just returned from his honeymoon in California and fallen asleep in his Stayton bedroom, when his heart stopped cold...


Il riassetto e' stato voluto da Franco Bernabe'


Clear Channel Communications Inc., the nation's largest radio station operator, has selected Fox News Radio to provide national news for most of its news and talk stations in deal expected to nearly double Fox's radio presence.


McCartney Pledges No Wardrobe Malfunction at Halftime Show

JACKSONVILLE, Fla  - Ask just about anyone what  they remember most about the New England Patriots' dramatic  32-29 victory over the Carolina Panthers in last year's Super  Bowl and chances are you will get the same answer.


The American eel doesn't need protection as an endangered species, according to a two-year review prompted by a petition from a janitor who had noticed eels getting stuck at dams near his favorite fishing spots.


Google, the world's top search engine, is all set to offer books from five famous libraries online, unlocking a fabulous treasure of information.


Boston Manager Terry Francona announced Thursday that knuckleballer Tim Wakefield would start for the Red Sox in Game 1 of the World Series.


The IP wars continue this week with Avaya, now a privately held rather than public company, announcing Avaya Communications Manager 5.0 and new customer service solutions, including a SIP-enabled handset for CSRs (customer service representatives). Communications Manager 5.0 is a full, rather than a point, upgrade to Avaya's main telephony and communications platform. The new version takes the technology from IP to SIP and adds a number of new capabilities.


Rugby-Two South Africans in IRB best-of-year nominations

South Africans Schalk Burger and Marius Joubert are among five players shortlisted for the International Rugby Board's player of the year.


Thieves steal artwork worth millions from Moscow flat

Thieves stole a collection of rare paintings worth millions of dollars that an elderly Russian had been storing unguarded in his empty apartment, Russian newspapers reported on Tuesday.


New spasm of violence sweeps across Iraq

BAGHDAD: At least 110 people have been killed across Iraq in a sharp escalation of violence that saw gun battles, car bombs and bombardments rock the capital.


Russian president uses TV phone-in to reveal that Russian is planning new types of nuclear weapon.


Blog scoperto da Meter, indagini polizia postale di Catania


NFL Fines Broncos' Lynch for Hit on Hall

The NFL fined Broncos safety John Lynch $7,500 on Wednesday for a hit he made against Chiefs receiver Dante Hall in the season opener.


Mantova, 19:10 - CALCIO, MANTOVA; PEGOLO: VENGO CON GRANDE ENTUSIAMSO

Presentazione alla stampa del nuovo portiere del Mantova Gianluca Pegolo, che ha scelto la maglia nu...


Illicit Cameraphone Clicks Could Mean Jail

Camera phones may make great Christmas gifts, but people better not use them for peeping-Tom photos on federal property.


Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich announced Tuesday that he's located 200,000 more flu vaccinations from European suppliers, bringing his claimed total to at least 262,000, the Associated Press reported.


Verizon Wireless agrees to buy NextWave licenses

Verizon Wireless has agreed to buy wireless spectrum licenses covering 23 US markets from bankrupt NextWave Telecom Inc. for $3 billion in a deal that would boost Verizon's capacity in several major markets.


Senate Looking at Endowments as Tuition Rises

The Senate Finance Committee demanded tuition information from the nationâs 136 wealthiest schools.


With ad revenues plummeting, New York Times looks to its online publication for salvation.


"Children of Men" cameraman in focus at awards

"Children of Men"  cameraman Emmanuel Lubezki has won the feature film prize at  the American Society of Cinematographers' 21st annual awards.


Amburgo, 12:24 - CALCIO, BILD: JUVE SU VAN DER VAART

Rafael Van der Vaart sarebbe il nuovo rinforzo juventino per la prossima stagione. Lo scrive il quot...


DURBAN, Dec. 28. - Andrew Strauss and Marcus Trescothick became the first England openers in over a decade to each score a century in an innings, guiding their side to a commanding 281 for the loss of just


Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich cheated the European taxpayer out of millions, a major bank is set to claim.


Dot Earth: Arctic Melt and U.S. Seabed Claim

Last summer's big retreat of Arctic Ocean ice allowed oceanographers to chart new regions -- and find more potential United States real estate.


Scientists say they have worked out exactly how people recognise a face when they see it.


AP: US Officials Knew of AIDS Drug Risks

President Bush plays with his dog Barney after returning to the White House, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, after a bike ride. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh).


Fifa boss Sepp Blatter tells BBC Sport he is surprised England have appointed another foreign coach to lead the national side.


British hostage Kenneth Bigley has been murdered by his captors in Iraq, his family has confirmed.


A century ago, Albert Einstein revolutionized physics with his theory of relativity, which suggested that while the fundamental laws of Newtonian physics were useful for many purposes, they broke down under certain extreme conditions.


Palestinians vote in landmark municipal elections, row over Blair conference

Palestinians voted in the first council elections for three decades amid a row over British Prime Minister Tony Blair's plan to prepare the birth of a democratic state at a London conference.


Fiat says no agreement reached in meeting with GM

ROME Fiat says no agreement was reached in a meeting with General Motors that was expected to focus on the possible sale of the Italian giant's auto business.


US leading economic indicators continue to decline

The Conference Board said Thursday that the US leading economic index fell for the fourth straight month. The Conference Board, a New York-based research group, reportedthat


Anheuser-Busch may help S&N bid for BBH: paper

U.S. brewer Anheuser-Busch has approached British peer Scottish & Newcastle Plc about helping it in any bid for full control of Baltic Beverages Holding, The Sunday Times newspaper reported.


Psychosocial Factors May Affect Diabetes Risk

Social position appears to affect the risk of developing diabetes in middle-age, white-collar workers in the UK, according to the results of a study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine.


'Shark Tale' Wins Third Straight Weekend

Movie-goers stuck with fish and football over puppets and prancers as "Shark Tale" and "Friday Night Lights" retained the top two box-office spots for another weekend.


Advances in lithium polymer technology could put an end to exploding power sources. A side benefit: smaller, cooler gadgets. In Gear Factor.


Italy's Prodi to address Senate ahead of vote of confidence

Rome- Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi was due to address the Senate later on Tuesday ahead of a do-or-die vote of confidence taking place in parliament's upper house on Wednesday.Comment


WHO confirms five human bird flu cases in Vietnam

The World Health Organization (WHO) has  confirmed five human bird flu cases in Vietnam, four of them  fatal, the U.N. agency said in a statement.


Two vastly different sources provide remarkably similar investing advice.


Helicopter crashes in Sierra Leone, 20 killed

A passenger helicopter reported to be carrying Togolese football officials crashed in Sierra Leone on Sunday killing at least 20 people, witnesses and diplomats in the West African country said.


At least five drugs deserve a safety review, official tells Senate ...

Consumers looking for alternatives to Vioxx have other painkillers to choose from, ranging from similar prescription drugs such as Celebrex to that old medicine-chest standby, aspirin.


Giancarlo Fisichella: âThe R25 is definitely a good step forward compared to last yearâ

The Italian got his first taste of the R25 in Valencia, Spain last weekâ¦ and it tasted good! Here he explains why.


EPCglobal: Users to get RFID progress update

IBM, HP, Sun and Manhattan Associates head the list of vendors launching new products and services at this week's EPCglobal U.S. Conference 2004 in Baltimore.


Fish confident US can win Hopman without Williams

Mardy Fish is confident the United States can win without star teammate Serena Williams, and add another Hopman Cup to their already impressive record in the mixed teams event.


U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, on a   mission to calm violence in the Middle East, holds talks in   Jordan on Thursday before going to Syria to seek its help in   bolstering a truce between Israel and Lebanon's Hizbollah.


The trial of a Briton charged with trying to sell missiles to terrorists in the United States has been delayed after he underwent heart surgery.


Who were the wise men? What about that star? And is it possible Jesus was born in Nazareth? How the story of Christ's birth came to be


iStor claims speed record for single-chip iSCSI controller An iSCSI developer said it has bucked the trend towards using standard servers to power storage appliances, instead using specialist chips that it designed itself.â¦


It's never a smart move to pick a public fight with Apple Computer, and it's doubly unwise if that fight involves the iPod in some way.


Ethics Panel Rebukes DeLay Twice in a Week

WASHINGTON Oct. 6, 2004 - The House ethics committee unanimously concluded Wednesday that Majority Leader Tom DeLay appeared to link political donations to a legislative favor and improperly persuaded US


Failed Mars Probe Blamed on Lack of Funds

A failed European mission to land a probe on Mars last year was hampered by late funding from the British government and tensions between groups conducting the flight, a parliamentary committee said Tuesday.


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Siglati 3 accordi, per pmi arrivano i fondi da Ice e banche


A screensaver targeting spam-related websites appears to have been too successful.


An Israeli helicopter fired two missiles toward a crowd of Palestinians on the outskirts of a refugee camp early Saturday, killing a 55-year-old man and wounding five people, all civilians, hospital officials said.


Poll Shows Indonesia Presidency Race Narrowing

A new poll shows President Megawati Sukarnoputri has made up some ground in the Indonesian presidential race, but her challenger still has a commanding lead just a few days out from the vote.


Israel arrests Hamas leaders, pursues Gaza campaign

Israel seized Hamas cabinet ministers in   the occupied West Bank on Thursday as it prepared to broaden a   military offensive into the northern Gaza Strip, pressuring   Palestinian militants to release a kidnapped soldier.


Home loan demand plunges as interest rates soar

Mortgage applications plunged last week, and demand hit its lowest level since the start of the year as interest rates surged, an industry group said on Wednesday.


Marine Cpl. Hassoun Charged with Desertion in Iraq

U.S. Marine Cpl. Wassef Ali Hassoun,  who disappeared in Iraq in June and later turned up in Lebanon  claiming he had been kidnapped by militants, was charged on  Thursday with desertion, the Marine Corps said.


Oregon Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Gay Marriage

SALEM, Ore.  - Same-sex couples should enjoy the  same rights and benefits as married heterosexual couples,  advocates told Oregon's Supreme Court on Wednesday, with the  fate of 3,000 married gay couples at issue.


Suicide attacks kill 33 people north of Baghdad

BAIJI, Iraq  - Two suicide bombings targeting U.S.-backed neighborhood patrols on Tuesday killed 33 people, highlighting the volatile situation north of Baghdad, where the U.S. military says al Qaeda gunmen are regrouping.


Iraqi oil officials say saboteurs blew up an oil pipeline in southern Iraq Saturday, in another attack targeting the country's crucial oil industry.


Heerenveen, 20:27 - CALCIO, EUROPEI UNDER 21; GRUPPO A: BELGIO-ISRAELE 1-0

Agli Europei Under 21, in una gara valida per la seconda giornata del gruppo A il Belgio ha battuto ...


Astronauts Attach Science Module to Space Station

Europeâs new Columbus science module became a permanent part of the International Space Station on Monday.


PC Magazine - A public claim by hackers that Mozilla's Firefox browser is vulnerable to multiple code execution vulnerabilities may be a joke gone awry.


Anti-Spyware Legislation Could Pass This Year

Measures to curb the use of "spyware" -- the computer programs that surreptitiously track people's online movements -- are steamrolling their way through Congress and a combined proposal could reach the President's desk before lawmakers break for the November election.


The death of the video recorder comes a step closer as electrical chain Dixons says it will stop selling them.


Milestone Marks What Philliesâ Fans Already Knew

The Philadelphia Phillies have lost more games than any professional franchise in any sport and are fast approaching their 10,000th loss.


Fresno doctors who weren't able to give their patients flu shots are in luck. They can order vaccine through the Fresno County Health Department.


Richie Baker came to the Revolution in February with relatively modest credentials and made a considerable impact. Steve Howey arrived in August with an impressive resume but didn't stand out in three games before a quadriceps injury ended his season.


University Reverses Policy to Allow Mascotâs Return

Months after the University of Illinois decided to retire its mascot, the image of a buckskin-clad American Indian was allowed to return to an event this weekend.


The US Labor Department said Friday the producer price index rose 0.5 percent in November after jumping 1.7 percent in October. Labor said the slowdown reflected an 0.7 percent drop in gasoline prices after surging 17.3 percent in October.


Its pre-played business might give it a competitive advantage that would justify its rapid expansion after all.


100 arrests but little violence as convention begins

More than 100,000 angry protesters jammed the broiling streets of midtown Manhattan on Sunday, raging against the Bush administration as Republicans, on the eve


Russia voted last night to sign the Kyoto Protocol, but the Australian Government says it will not change its own position. The Federal Government says it is doing everything possible to reduce greenhouse


Storm recovery begins as hurricane dissipates

Sunday dawned bright and cloudless across the eastern United States as communities up and down the seaboard struggled to recover from Hurricane Ivan.


Sacked for chat room indiscretion A former IBM employee sacked for visiting an internet chat room "for a sexual experience during work" has sued the company for $5m, AP reports.â¦


A Scottish hospital reveals that it spent Â£42,000 on extra security guards and a special room for one patient.


Netflix Partners With LG to Bring Movies Straight to TV

Netflix, the DVD-by-mail company with more than 7 million customers, has a new strategy that may one day make those red envelopes obsolete.


Destiny's Child Take Over From Timberlake To Front Mcdonald's

Sexy trio Destiny's Child have taken over from pop hunk Justin Timberlake as the new faces of fast food chain Mcdonald's. The new partnership, which was announced yesterday, will see the Bootylicious singers


China unveils likely successors to top posts

China's ruling Communist Party unveiled a new leadership line-up on Monday, including two men positioned to eventually succeed President Hu Jintao and government head Premier Wen Jiabao.


HP's head swells as inkjet speed increases

And shoots out more lasers HP has announced it will launch a super-fast inkjet colour printer for the business market in spring. The company also extended and upgraded its current product lines with six new printers.â¦


Subtropical Storm Gabrielle aims at N.Carolina

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  - Forecasters issued tropical storm warnings in parts of North Carolina on Saturday as Subtropical Storm Gabrielle promised to intensify and bring rain and strong winds to coastal areas.


China prepares to celebrate 100th birthday of Deng Xiaoping

China is preparing to mark Sunday the centenary of the birth of Deng Xiaoping, the father of the country's modernization drive, with a flurry of nationalistic and party celebrations.


Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe spotted a new star in the sky on Nov. 11, 1572, and astronomers have been trying ever since to figure out exactly what happened.


Disney says moviegoers will see past Mel's rant

Moviegoers will likely look past Mel  Gibson's off-screen behavior when they view his new film  "Apocalypto," said Dick Cook, chairman of Walt Disney Studios,  the film's distributor, on Thursday.


A federal judge has postponed his decision on PeopleSoft's last hostile takeover defense against Oracle until next month. Delaware Chancery Court Judge Leo Strine said he would need more information from both


Xbox 360 Sales Rise Sharply in September

Sales of the Xbox 360 nearly doubled in September in the US thanks to Halo 3, while the Wii continue to post impressive sales numbers.


Showcase for Talents in Progress, and Mentor

The Sugar Salon pairs young choreographers who created material while in residency at Barnard with a more established mentor, in this case, Donna Uchizono.


Oracle again extends tender offer for PeopleSoft

Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world's second-biggest software company, on Thursday said it again extended its $7.


Roma, 17:48 - CALCIO, FIGC: TAVECCHIO E ALBERTINI ALTRI DUE VICE

Carlo Tavecchio, presidente della Lnd (Lega nazionale dilettanti), e Demetrio Albertini dell'Aic (As...


San Paolo, 22:59 - CALCIO, BRASILE: ADRIANO A SECCO NEL DERBY DI SAN PAOLO

Finisce 0-0 l'atteso derby paulista tra San Paolo e Corinthians. Adriano ha giocato per tutti i 90 m...


Bryant Accuser Publicly Identifies Herself

Under orders from a federal judge, the woman accusing Kobe Bryant of rape identified herself by name Thursday in a revised version of the lawsuit she filed against the NBA star two months ago.


Tracking down the gang behind the theft of 22 million pounds from a bank in Belfast will be tough given the professional nature of the crime, police say.


Profits rise, but integrating Albertson's will take longer than expected.


Markazi Province Agricultural Exports  Facts and Figures

According to "Tehran Times", head of the Agricultural Jihad Organization in Markazi Province said that the agricultural products of province are being exported to 65 foreign countries.


Sunoco's Earnings Jump on Strong Margins

Northeastern U.S. oil refiner Sunoco  Inc. SUN.N said on Thursday net income jumped in the fourth  quarter of 2004 on continuing strong refining margins.


G7 ministers convene as clouds gather over global economy

Finance chiefs from seven of the world's most powerful countries will convene here Saturday to assess prospects for a global economy threatened by simmering inflation, higher interest rates and foreign exchange uncertainty.


Blog: The first update for Windows Vista could enter testing as early as next week, according to reports.


Another bomb blast in Myanmar, one student killed: report

A bomb has exploded in military-run Myanmar, killing a student and wounding three others at a sporting goods shop in the eastern city of Hpa-an, state media reported.


IBM Passes Legal, Overtime Costs on to Its Tech Workers

Despite reporting record profits the chipmaker plans on cutting the base pay of its technical support staffers to compensate for the money it stood to lose by being forced to pay overtime.


Thursday's agreement between Qwest Communications and federal regulator settles allegations of "massive financial fraud" at a price of $250 million.


New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg all but concedes defeat on his plan to introduce a congestion charge.


Police check the home computers of two girls who apparently formed a suicide pact which left one dead.


Insolito palcoscenico per rappresentazione del Petruzzelli


Burundi and Rwanda say they may move in if Congo doesn't root out extremist militias. BUJUMBURA -- Burundi and Rwanda warned yesterday they might send troops into neighbouring Congo if that country fails to disarm militias responsible for massacring more ...


The inquiry into claims Home Secretary David Blunkett abused his position is criticised as it begins.


ROCKVILLE, Maryland  - In a nondescript office park tucked between a hospital and a strip mall thrive hundreds of thousands of the most infectious malaria-carrying mosquitoes ever born.


New research belies the pervasive belief that the dying can postpone the inevitable for a birthday or Christmas - granting death a holiday.


Charles Woodson Ends Holdout With Raiders

Charles Woodson's monthlong holdout didn't yield the "boat load of money" he said he was looking for, so it was time to show up at Oakland Raiders' training camp.


South Korean team produces three cloned dogs

A team of South Korean scientists once led by disgraced stem-cell researcher Hwang Woo-suk said on Monday they had produced three cloned copies of a female Afghan hound.


Biomira stock jumps as lung cancer vaccine gets US fast-track ...

EDMONTON (CP) - Shares in Biomira Inc. shot up as much as 48 per cent Wednesday after the drug developer said one of its cancer vaccines has won fast-track investigation status from the US Food and Drug Administration.


Music | Julian Bream : Capturing a Master of the Guitar in the Act of Playing and Musing

For anyone passionate about the guitar and lute repertories, Julian Breamâs annual tours used to be highlights of the concert season.


HealthSouth Corp. has agreed to pay the US government $325 million to settle numerous allegations that the company defrauded Medicare and other government health programs, the Justice Department said yesterday.


Expert in Spotlight After Yates Testimony

The resume of psychiatrist Park Dietz reads like a who's who of notorious killers of the last quarter-century.


SAP plans to move administrative jobs to Prague

German business software vendor SAP plans to relocate a number of administrative jobs from its German headquarters and European subsidiaries to Prague, in a move aimed at streamlining its operations and reducing costs.


The opposition candidate in Kenya's presidential election, Raila Odinga, rejects the victory of President Kibaki.


Rival Gaza children's camps mix fun with politics

MAGHAZI CAMP, Gaza Strip  - Summer camp for the Palestinian children of the Gaza Strip isn't all swimming and soccer.


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Managers of mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae will defend themselves before Congress on Wednesday against government findings that they broke accounting rules to deliver steady earnings growth quarter after quarter.


Russia's giant Gazprom gas company does not plan to buy any assets from the Yukos oil company if they are sold, Gazprom's CEO said Tuesday.


Star Jones will get to mix her two favorite things — television and fashion — as host of E! Entertainment's coverage of the red carpet at the Emmy Awards.


US shares fall in Wednesday morning trading amid fears of higher interest rates to combat inflation.


Suffolk's 'Chantry Boys' brought to book Police have arrested two men as part of an investigation into a "hoodie" website on which Ipswich's "Chantry Boys" posted videos of themselves terrorising their home patch, Suffolk's Evening Star reports.â¦


Soccer / Crystal Palace holds Arsenal, Chelsea goes two points ...

Chelsea went two points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Everton 1-0 and struggling champion Arsenal was held to a surprise 1-1 draw by promoted Crystal Palace yesterday.


DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- Faced with the stark choice between feeding Americans' appetite for big, powerful cars and embracing new technologies that will use less fuel and emit fewer gases, the world's automakers appear intent on having it both ways.


Non e' stato fatto entrare nella camera mortuaria a Brescia


Alan Johnston, the BBC journalist held hostage in the Gaza Strip, was freed on Wednesday after a deal between the ruling Hamas Islamists and the al Qaeda-inspired clan group that kidnapped him in March.


(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:


Aosta, 19:20 - BIATHLON, C. PERATHONER E BORMIOLI CAMPIONI ITALIANI JUNIOR

A Bionaz, in Valle d'Aosta, l'altoatesina Christa Perathoner ha conquistato oggi il titolo italiano ...


Arsenal Continues to Hold its 'Undefeated in the Green Field' ...

Arsenal maintained its 42 match win streak by beating Middlesbrough 5-3 last night in the English Premier League and is tied with Nottingham's Forest for the longest streak without a defeat.


Yukos fined $1.34bn for failure to pay tax

LONDON, October 11  - Embattled Russian oil giant, Yukos Oil (YUSA.FSE), has been ordered to pay $1.34 billion in fines and penalties for failing to pay its tax liabilities for 2001 on time.


Egypt's bloggers test state media control

Egyptian bloggers have come into the  spotlight, on the one hand as an important forum for political  debate, on the other as the target of government attempts to  limit their freedom of expression.


Paula Radcliffe is to have another medical check-up as a row brews over the marathon's scheduling.


Putin: Terrorist Aiming to Derail Bush Bid

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that terrorists are aiming to derail President Bush's chances at re-election through their attacks in Iraq.


Onu: Schroeder, Non Nuova L'opposizione Dell'italia

(AGI) - Berlino, 18 ago. - Il cancelliere tedesco Gerhard Schroeder non e' sorpreso dell'opposizione italiana a una riforma del Consiglio di sicurezza delle Nazioni Unite che preveda seggi permamenti a Germania e Giappone ed escluda l'Italia.


Godfather of Soul James Brown Has Prostate Cancer

Singer James Brown, the music pioneer  known as The Godfather of Soul, has prostate cancer and will  have surgery next week, his publicist said on Friday.


Former Miss Brazil tells police she's OK

The former Miss Brazil, who disappeared five months ago, has contacted Brazilian police from London to say she is well and does not want to be bothered, authorities said Monday.


Surprising Few, Italyâs Government Collapses

Prime Minister Romano Prodi resigned after losing a confidence vote in the Senate,  ending his 20 turbulent months in office.


Voting began Saturday in Sierra Leone's presidential runoff, a ballot to choose the diamond-rich but impoverished West African nation's first new leader since U.N. peacekeepers withdrew two years ago.


Foreign entrepreneurs spice up Argentina

There's more to Argentina these days than tango, tourism and tasty beef. Lured here as tourists, adventuresome foreigners are increasingly deciding to stay — launching businesses that offer everything from English tea to pad Thai and even California-style burritos topped with guacamole and spicy salsa.


CHARLOTTE, NC -- The release of a video game a recreating the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy has caught the attention of local authorities who say such things desensitize people to violence.


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CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - U.S. and Russian flight controllers worked to fully restore critical computers aboard the International Space Station on Thursday after a system crash that could force the $100 billion outpost's crew back to Earth.


APEC rift opens over climate change debate

China's President Hu Jintao gave qualified support on Thursday to Australia's initiative on climate change, as a rift opened at APEC's meetings over the "Sydney Declaration" and targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions.


More than 70,000 people were forced to leave Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Sunday following a bomb scare. David Beckham and other Real Madrid players had to leave the pitch three minutes before the end of their 1-1 match against Real Sociedad.


Blast at police site in Algeria: Jazeera TV

An explosion rocked a police centre east of the Algerian capital Algiers on Friday, Al Jazeera television reported.


The Liberal Democrats say university fees will swallow the Child Trust Fund investment.


High oil prices, combined with surging demand for oil products such as petrol, land BP another jump in profits.


S&P revises Scottish Re Group outlook to stable

Standard & Poor's revised its outlook on Scottish Re Group Ltd. to stable from positive, citing Scottish Re's (SCT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) agreement to acquire ING Groep's


(InfoWorld) - Three months after it opened its platform to outside developers, Facebook is taking steps to prevent some third-party applications from engaging in what the social networking company considers inappropriate actions. Dave Morin, Facebook's senior platform manager, outlined late Monday in an official blog posting a series of changes in the capabilities it makes available to external developers. In the blog posting, titled "Change is Coming," Morin states that the changes are designed to create an environment in which the popularity of applications is determined by how useful and entertaining they are. For example, Facebook wants to stop developers from displaying big boxes in profiles that scream in capital letters messages like "ADD THIS APPLICATION!" to visitors, while hiding them from profile owners. To that end, the latest release of the Facebook Markup Language -- version 1.1 -- changes how profile boxes display content, removing applications' ability to display profile content to visitors and hide it from profile owners. "We did this so that the user is always aware of how they are expressing themselves to their friends through your application. This means no more yellow boxes that display 'Add this app!' in the profile box without the user knowing about it," Morin wrote. "We think this will help users make more informed decisions about the profile boxes they choose." Meanwhile, this week, Facebook will shift how it measures application popularity in its applications directory away from total users and toward user engagement. "This will help inform users as they make decisions on which applications to add," Morin wrote. The company will also remove e-mail from a notifications capability for developers to contact users who have adopted their applications. The reason is to crack down on what Facebook considers the spamming of deceptive and misleading notifications to its members. Earlier this month, Morin posted a blog item about this problem, stating that Facebook had noticed developers misleading users "into clicking on links, adding applications and taking actions." Facebook didn't immediately respond to a request seeking comment.


Iraqi Capital Hit by Deadly Insurgent Attacks

Iraqi officials say at least 17 people were killed early Sunday in a car bomb attack near the Oil Ministry in northeast Baghdad. They say the attack, which was earlier believed to be a rocket attack, occurred as people were going to work.


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A killer who sat on his unconscious victim and headbutted him as he lay dying is branded "pure evil".


By JENNIFER DOBNER  SALT LAKE CITY - Human remains found in southeastern Utah are those of a man accused of killing a Colorado police officer, a slaying that sparked an intense manhunt for three people in 1998, authorities said Tuesday.


Mexico Probes Salinas' Brother's Slaying

Mexican prosecutors are investigating whether law enforcement officials or other government authorities were involved in last month's slaying of former President Carlos Salinas' brother, a state attorney general said Wednesday.


Tom Brady, who was named the leagueâs Most Valuable Player after a record-setting season, has not forgotten that he began his career as the N.F.L.âs version of the 98-pound weakling.


Despite 48 From Wade, Heat Loses to Magic

David West had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets turned in another dominating performance in a 99-85 victory against the host Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.


NBA Wrap: Heat Stay Unbeaten with Win Over Wizards

WASHINGTON (Sports Network) - Dwyane Wade continued his hot  start to the 2004-05 campaign with a career-high 37 points, as  the Miami Heat improved to 3-0 on the young season with a  118-106 win over the Washington Wizards.


Leaner Northwest Airlines set for bankruptcy exit

Northwest Airlines  is set to exit bankruptcy on Thursday, marking the end of a 20-month spell in Chapter 11 for the No. 5 U.S. carrier, and the first time in almost five years that a major U.S. airline has not been in bankruptcy.


A Big-Time Injury Striking Little Playersâ Knees

The number of children and young adolescents being diagnosed with A.C.L. tears is soaring recently.


Spiceless Atkins diet 'bores you thinner'

IT is the so-called "wonder diet" which has seen millions of people shed weight while eating fatty foods. But experts today claimed that the fashionable Atkins diet probably only works because it is so boring.


Apple and Cisco Systems agree to share the iPhone trademark, allowing both firms to use the name.


There was a sharp slowdown in mortgage lending last month, says the Council of Mortgage Lenders.


Sun is upgrading enterprise development tool suite

Sun Microsystems on Tuesday unveiled Version 7 of the companyâs enterprise development tool suite, Sun Java Studio Enterprise, and previewed a JVM that will support 64-bit AMD Opteron processors.


John Brady was fired as LSU's basketball coach Friday, his team struggling with an 8-13 record.