Bull Announces the Availability of NovaScale Servers Running the ...

PARIS & PITTSBURGH --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 8, 2004 -- Bull today announce that its range of NovaScale servers will run the latest Intel(R) Itanium(R) 2 processors, with a L3 cache up to 9 MB, and the new


Some 850 of Britain's Black Watch troops set out from the southern Iraqi city of Basra Wednesday to replace US troops south of Baghdad.


Examine Five Year Forecasts for the Canadian Computer Hardware Industry

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50278)  has announced the addition of Datamonitor's new report: Computer  Hardware in Canada to their offering.


Comet Facts: From Black Death to Deep Impact

Did you know that about a hundred tons of space debris, including comet particles, falls to Earth each day? Read more facts on comet science and history.


Office products retailer Office Depot Inc. on Wednesday reported a decline in third-quarter profit due to softening in its European business, disruptions associated with the hurricanes in the southeastern United States, and lower-than-expected back-to-school sales.


Blue Peter presenters will apologise to viewers about the rigging of an online poll to name the show's cat Socks.


More Evidence Found of Painkiller Heart Risks

More evidence of how painkillers  called COX-2 inhibitors can raise the risk of heart disease was  published Monday, showing Pfizer Inc.'s Bextra can triple the  risk of heart attack and stroke in certain patients.


How do the current music stars taking part in the new Band Aid single match up to the class of 1984?


Jonny Wilkinson is refusing to get carried away by his and England's dream display in beating Scotland 42-20 in Saturday's Six Nations opener.


Typhoon Man-yi lashes southern Japan, injures dozens

A strong typhoon lashed southern Japan with high winds and heavy rain on Saturday, injuring dozens and prompting calls for thousands of homes to be evacuated.


Five people were shot to death within six hours early Sunday, including three who were killed after an argument in a neighborhood bar, police said.


Taquan Dean scored 22 points, Francisco Garcia added 19 and No. 13 Louisville withstood a late rally to beat Florida 74-70 Saturday.


Italy prepared to pull troops out of Iraq if Baghdad government asks: FM

Italy is prepared to pull its troops out of Iraq if the interim government in Baghdad requests it, Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said on the Al-Jazeera television news channel.


A close friend of "American Idol" semi-finalist Antonella Barba says that the aspiring singer is not the subject of some graphically sexual pictures purported to be of her that were posted on the Internet last week.


Children born in May have an increased risk of going on to develop multiple sclerosis, research has suggested.


'Da Vinci' Has Largest '06 Weekend Debut

Moviegoers gave their blessing to the "The Da Vinci Code" over the weekend, spending an estimated $77 million to see the Tom Hanks religious thriller.


2nd Suspect Arrested in British Serial Stranglings

A police official called the arrest of the second suspect âsignificant.ââ Neither man was immediately charged with the crimes.


Chancellor Gordon Brown denies Scotland will lose out through his drive to appeal to Middle England.


Amburgo, 16:06 - CALCIO, AMBURGO: STOP DI DUE SETTIMANE PER VAN DER VAART

Stop di due settimane per Rafael Van der Vart. Il centrocampista olandese si è infortunato al...


Yahoo's New Year's Resolution: Desktop Search

Yahoo Inc. will enter the desktop-search field in early January. According to the company's top search executive, Yahoo expects to quickly integrate its various online services into the product.


McCain refines plan for general election

Republican John McCain plans to run a general election campaign as steadfast protector of the United States in the face of terrorism as well as a crusader against big government. The Democrats, he says, offer neither.


EU's anti-fraud boss to be hauled before European Parliament

Olaf accused of irregularities and conflicts of interest The EU's anti-fraud chief is to be brought before the European Parliament over allegations of conflicts of interest and operational irregularities at Olaf.â¦


OAKLAND, Calif. - Pedro Martinez hardly had to outpitch Tim Hudson - Oakland's All-Star right-hander staked Boston to a huge lead himself...


Days after India's stock market hit an all-time high, hundreds of executives and policymakers from around the world gathered Sunday to explore business opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing economies.


Thousands of Antarctic penguin chicks could starve after being cut off by a giant iceberg, officials say.


Stretta sulle auto-blu spesa tagliata del 10%

ROMA - Il nuovo giro di vite sulle auto-blu Ã¨ arrivato a braccetto con la legge Finanziaria. La commissione Bilancio della Camera ha infatti approvato l'emendamento presentato dal relatore di maggioranza


Canadian Platt brings Dublin to New York stage

Irish accents are the flavor of the  month on Broadway with three out of five of this year's Tony  Award nominees for best actor starring in plays set on the  Emerald Isle.


The home secretary will announce plans to  build two new jails to provide an extra 1,300 prison places.


Zinczenko: Vanity, Sex Secrets to Men\\'s Health

Announcement ends formal reign of a man who outlasted nine U.S. presidents as well as his communist patrons in the former Soviet Union.


South Korea's Ban virtually assured as new U.N. leader

South Korea's Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon was virtually assured on Monday of succeeding Kofi Annan as U.N. secretary-general, emerging as the only candidate without a veto in a final informal Security Council poll.


Messina, 19:15 - CALCIO, MESSINA; GIORDANO: DOBBIAMO CONTINUARE COSI'

Bruno Giordano, allenatore del Messina, è soddisfatto dei suoi: "Speriamo di proseguire su qu...


Monty still coming to terms with marriage split

COLIN MONTGOMERIE openly admits he is losing sleep. But there are more serious things than the Ryder Cup on his mind. As he continues his bid to be part of Europeâs team next month, Montgomerie is still


This city known for gray skies and frequent drizzle is close to breaking its own wet record.


Peterson Gains 249 Yards as No. 2 Oklahoma Tops Oklahoma St.

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Sports Network) - Jason White threw three first-half touchdown passes to Mark Bradley and Adrian Peterson ran for a career-high 249 yards with a score, as second-ranked Oklahoma held on for a 38-35 victory over 20th- ranked Oklahoma


Potter star Radcliffe bares all in "Equus"

Teenage film star Daniel Radcliffe threw  off Harry Potter's invisibility cloak on Tuesday to appear  naked on a London stage in the psychological thriller "Equus."


TWO Welsh athletic legends have backed the London bid to stage the 2012 Olympics, saying it would bring money to Wales and boost sport here.


Moscow's Influence On Elections In Friendly Countries Will Fail To Produce Desired Results

The interim outcome of the Ukrainian presidential elections, just like the interim in the votes in Abkhazia (a self-proclaimed republic in Georgia), have cast doubts over Russia s influence on the election ...


Fed officials strike differing notes on economy

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen said on Monday that financial turmoil had "appreciably" increased risks facing the U.S. economy, but other Fed officials said it was unclear if the economy had taken a turn for the worse.


The Defence Minister announces an independent review into the Deepcut army base abuse claims.


A Year of Major Advances in Cancer Cited

FRIDAY, Dec. 8 (HealthDay News) -- There were important advances in the detection and treatment of cancer this year -- more people than ever are now surviving the disease -- but cuts in government cancer research dollars could slow progress in the fight.


'ER' Doctor Wyle Says Season May Be Last

Noah Wyle, the last remaining member of the original cast of NBC's hit drama, "ER," may be hanging up his stethoscope and doctor scrubs at the end of the current, 11th season.


Associazioni inviano lettera al ministro Padoa Schioppa


BASRA, Iraq  - Iraqi soldiers and police fought running battles with gunmen from a Shi'ite cult in two southern cities on Friday in which dozens of people were killed and nearly 100 wounded, officials said.


Toll Brothers quarterly profit falls sharply

Toll Brothers Inc., the largest U.S. builder of luxury homes, on Thursday said its quarterly net earnings fell sharply, after a goodwill impairment charge and a writedown for the lower value of land and as the housing market continued to flounder.


Ukraine Election Commission Rejects Appeal

The Central Election Commission on Thursday rejected Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych's appeal of the presidential revote, saying he had not proved there were any mass violations, a commission member said.


Roma, 18:05 - CALCIO, FIGC AVVIA INDAGINE SU CELLINO E RACALBUTO

La procura federale e l'ufficio indagini della Figc hanno avviato una indagine sulle accuse di compo...


The Stanley Works Announces 1st Quarter Dividend

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Feb. 21  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Stanley Works  announced today that its Board of Directors approved a regular first quarter cash dividend of $.30 per common share. The dividend is payable on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 to shareowners of record on Wednesday, March 7, 2007.


Israeli attack on Hamas activists in Gaza kills 13 Hamas ...

An Israeli attack on Hamas activists training near Gaza City killed at least 13 people early today. The raid came a week after Hamas murdered 16 Israelis in twin suicide bombings on buses in Be'er Sheva.


These winners are bigger than you ever dreamed.


Renewal of Peace Process Discussed a Month After Arafat Death

The death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat a month ago appears to have created a new atmosphere for possible renewal of peace efforts in the Middle East.


SAN FRANCISCO - Logitech Inc. was set Wednesday to introduce a new mouse that uses a laser beam to track the movements of the device. The mouse, which Logitech claims will be the first such laser-tracking device, provides end users with better click-and-point capabilities than traditional LED- (light-emitting diode) based optical mice, according to company officials.


Iraq. Scoperta una fossa comune con 500 morti nel nord

Scoperta nel nord dell'Iraq, vicino alla cittÃ  di Sulaimaniya, un'altra fossa comune. Lo ha reso noto il premier Iyad Allawi, parlando dinanzi al Consiglio Nazionale iracheno. Il premier ha detto che la fossa


Is Peyton magical or just blowing smoke?

He points, he pivots, he barks out more orders than a coffee shop waiter at lunchtime. When Peyton Manning is running the show for the Indianapolis Colts, it's difficult to decipher if he is performing magic or just blowing smoke.


Spot On: Blu-ray bares teeth in format fight to the finish

A battle over next-generation disc standards could create a rift in console game storage. Which side are you on? There are few who contest the fact that the acceptance of CD-ROM and then DVD-ROM standards


PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) - Vera Zvonareva and Jennifer Capriati both needed to win their quarterfinal match at the $585,000 Advanta Championships to keep alive hopes of a berth for the WTA Tour Championships.


Brock Berlin Guides Miami (Fla.) Past Georgia Tech

ATLANTA (Sports Network) - Brock Berlin threw a career-high  three touchdown passes to lead No. 4 Miami-Florida to an easy  27-3 win over Georgia Tech in ACC action at Bobby Dodd Stadium.


Since Threat, Attacks on U.S. Troops Have Risen

BAGHDAD, Sept. 20 -- Attacks against U.S. troops have increased in the two weeks since al-Qaeda in Iraq's new leader urged insurgents to target American forces, a U.S. military spokesman said Wednesday.


Microsoft's Open XML hits snag in standards process

Blog: An ANSI committee created to formulate the United States position on ISO standardization does not recommend Open XML.


2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species reveals 15,589 species at ...

November 17, 2004 (Bangkok, Thailand) - The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, according to the 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and a companion study of the data, the Global Species Assessment (GSA).


Sudan Rebels Stand by Cease-Fire Despite Violations

A rebel group in Sudan's western Darfur region says the government is responsible for an upsurge in fighting there in violation of a ceasefire.


Marvel Wants to Flex Its Own Heroic Muscles as a Moviemaker

No longer content to leave the actual moviemaking to the studios, the newly minted chairman of Marvel Studios is able to green-light movies of his choosing.


Romanian Gymnastics Edge Ahead of U.S. Women

Daniela Sofronie displayed all her  athleticism to edge Romania ahead of the United States in the  Olympic women's gymnastics team qualifying Sunday.


Iraqi Police Battle U.S. Troops 'By Mistake'

KIRKUK, Iraq  - U.S. forces fought with an Iraqi  police unit in the center of the northern city of Kirkuk  Saturday, police said, putting the clash down to a "mistake."


Tennis Replay System Not Coming Anytime Soon

While all the buzz at the rainy US Open is about the need for instant replay, don't hold your breath. Replay won't be coming to an umpire chair near you anytime soon.


Colosso Usa si espande in settore europeo videogiochi auto


Kosovo votes in the second assembly elections since the province came under UN control in 1999.


Elezioni in Kosovo, Rugova si proclama vincitore

Non porta piÃ¹ gli occhialetti tondi alla John Lennon, ma Ã¨ apparso anche domenica, per annunciare la sua vittoria, con la solita sciarpetta di seta sopra la cravatta. Ibrahim Rugova, protagonista da quindici


Pazienti in abbandono e sedati accusano medici e infermieri


Elton John has filed a lawsuit against the Fulton County, Georgia, tax   assessor's office, alleging that the county thinks too much of his   12,000 square-foot Peachtree Street condo.


The U.S. military confirmed on Saturday that American forces at Camp Anaconda, the huge air base north of Baghdad, shot and killed a civilian contract truck driver.


Stents lift risks for some heart patients

Drug-coated stents were linked to a higher death rate when given to people with a certain type of heart attack, a finding that may limit doctors' use of the mesh tubes to prop open arteries.


Gruppo in calo sui mercati dopo trimestrale sotto attese


Low-rise pants cause minor uprising in Italy

In a country that loves low-rising jeans, one high school has launched a minor uprising.


Russia could use nuclear arms pre-emptively: general

Russia's armed forces chief said on  Saturday Moscow could use nuclear arms pre-emptively if under  serious threat, his comments marking no change in defense  policy but underlining a renewed military confidence.


Nigeria's newly sworn-in president says the troubled Niger Delta will receive his "urgent attention".


Last-minute buyers give retailers relief

Just weeks ago, the holiday shopping season seemed headed for disaster. But in the waning hours before Christmas, the nation's retailers got their wish Â a last-minute surge of shopping that helped meet their modest sales goals, according to data released late Monday by research firm ShopperTrak RCT Corp.


Nation Faces a Politically Charged Anniversary

The third anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks come in the shadow of the presidential election and fears that al Qaeda is determined to disrupt the U.S. political process.


Hot stove? It's a scalding griddle for young Theo Epstein. He could get burned. This past week was yet another demonstration of why ours is the best baseball town in America. Certainly there are places where fans love their team unconditionally (remember St. Louis, Edgar Renteria?), which makes for a cushy environment for players -- but there is no baseball ...


Armati di coltello rubavano denaro, telefonini,abbigliamento


Magpies defeat could spell the end for Jol

Martin Jol's Tottenham tenure looks almost certain to be coming to an end following his team's 3-1 loss at Newcastle on Monday night.


Bush, Kerry trade charges in run-up to debate

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- President Bush told supporters today in the conservative heart of Colorado that John Kerry cannot pay for the domestic programs he is proposing unless taxes are raised on the middle class.


SociÃ©tÃ© GÃ©nÃ©rale encouraged a culture of risk,  enabling  rogue trader JÃ©rÃ´me Kervielâs activities to go undetected, according to bank officials.


"Full House" actor John Stamos has filed for divorce from "X-Men" actress Rebecca Romijn-Stamos.


UN says another 3,000 displaced in Darfur

More than 3,000 people have been displaced since the end of August by violence in an area of Sudan's North Darfur state, a United Nations report says.


Nokia Announces Total Mobile Content Service

Nokia, a global leader in mobile devices has joined forces with mobile media publisher Starcut, to deliver premium content for mobile device consumers.


Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he was shocked and his Spanish football friends upset at the racist taunts that black England players suffered during their friendly against Spain in Madrid.


Wal-Mart launches new movie, TV download service

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday introduced a test version of its new video download service, making it the first major retailer to offer such a service with the backing of all of Hollywood's big studios.


NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft has arrived in Florida to begin final preparations for a launch on Dec. 30, 2004. The spacecraft was shipped from Ball Aerospace & Technologies in Boulder, Colo.


The Juventus doping trial came to an end today, Friday 26th of November 2004, as Riccardo Agricola, chief-doctor of the Turin giants, has been given a 22-month prison sentence for being found guilty of sporting fraud.


Peanut butter recall widens for salmonella link

U.S. food safety authorities extended a recall of peanut butter linked to a salmonella outbreak to include products bought as early as October 2004.


Homes to Rise in West Iredell: Developer May Ask for Annexation By Town of Catawba

By Kathryn Thier, The Charlotte Observer, N.C.  Mar. 4--Virginia developers are at work on an unusual new residential community at Lake Norman's headwaters in unincorporated west Iredell County, across the Catawba River from a planned development in the town of Catawba.


Aided by cooler weather, firefighters in Southern California were gaining ground on two wildfires that raged through brush left dry by high summer temperatures.


Troops Patrol Kathmandu as Curfew Is Lifted

Hundreds of soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu today after the government lifted a curfew imposed after deadly anti-Muslim riots erupted last week in Nepalâs capital.


GM strike impact felt across borders, talks resume

The 2-day-old nationwide strike against General Motors Corp by the United Auto Workers union was already being felt across borders on Tuesday, threatening production in Mexico and shutting down Canadian plants, as both sides resumed bargaining.


Eastman Kodak Co. EK.N on Wednesday  backed its near and long-term profit forecasts, saying sales of  digital products are growing faster than expected and helping  to offset rapidly declining sales of its traditional film  business.


The White House on Thursday pushed back against congressional investigations of administration activities, saying lawmakers should spend more time passing laws to solve domestic problems.


A massive car bomb demolished a streetside market near a police recruiting station in the Iraqi capital yesterday, killing 47 persons and wounding at least 88 â-ost of them aspiring officers.


Bolton manager Sam Allardyce believes Adrian Mutu has the ability to bounce back at the top level. The Chelsea striker has been banned for seven months after failing a drugs test.


John Edwards revisits roots, campaigns in South

Democratic  presidential hopeful John Edwards burst into a hall on  Wednesday in an often neglected corner of the United States to  say he hadn't forgotten the people who lived there.


(09/27/04)-- Crude oil prices are on the rise again, this time because of supply fears. In early trading Monday, a price spike nudged a barrel to within four cents of the all-time high of $49.


Keegan makes dramatic return to Newcastle

Kevin Keegan has made a dramatic return to Newcastle after being appointed as the Premier League club's new manager on Wednesday.


East Rutherford, NJ - Several rows up from where Shaquille O'Neal was making his Miami Heat debut, two fans stood out in New Jersey Nets hats and No.


Despite the frequently heard claim that, post-Arafat, a moderate Palestinian trend offers an opportunity for advancing peace, the Palestinian reality is one of division and radical veto power.


German Merck profit soars on Serono deal

Merck KGaA, the German drug and chemical company whose products include the multiple sclerosis drug Rebif and cancer treatment Erbitux, said Monday that its fourth-quarter profit soared to nearly $5 billion as it reaped the benefits of its acquisition of Serono and the divestiture of its generic drug unit.


Just more than one in four babies born in the United States in 2003 were delivered by cesarean section, the highest rate on record, according to a federal government report released Tuesday.


The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a class-action lawsuit against Philip Morris USA, a unit of Altria Group Inc. , should not be decided in federal court, handing a defeat to the tobacco company.


Md. governor: Dump electronic poll books

Gov. Robert Ehrlich proposed that Maryland scrap new electronic machines that check voter registrations at the polls in November, instead returning to a paper system.


Zimbabwe bars team of black U.S. trade unionists

Zimbabwe denied entry to a   delegation of black U.S. trade unionists on Friday, the latest   group of labor activists barred by President Robert Mugabe's   government.


Chicago is the future casa of Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Mexico's counter to David Beckham. The city's massive Mexican population is the reason the Chicago Fire have signed Blanco for the remainder of the MLS season and also the target audience of the Gold Cup this week.


âNo Countryâ and âThere Will Be Bloodâ Lead Oscars

Hollywood is in a bleak mood this year, and the Oscar nominees announced Tuesday reflected that state of mind.


You Don't Have to Be Jewish to Love JDate

A growing number of gentiles have lately signed on to JDate, which was established in 1997 as a service for bringing Jews together.


Death of close friend straightened out Alicia Keys

Singer Alicia Keys confesses that the death of a close friend transformed her and she   stopped acting like a diva.


German Jewish leader lambasts UEFA over Champions League match

HAMBURG - German Jewish leader Paul Spiegel said he was "dismayed and outraged" over UEFA's decision to play a Champions League match in Tel Aviv as Jewish New Year festivities begin.


The Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States is investigating a high-ranking official in the Defence Department who is suspected of spying for the Israeli government.


Militants Threaten to Kill Iraq Hostages

BAGHDAD, Iraq - An al-Qaida linked group has threatened in a videotape to behead two Americans and a Briton within two days, and insurgents have carried out a new string of car bombings, killing at least 20 Iraqis and two American soldiers.


Josh Groban's No. 1 album now top release of '07

Josh Groban set a new record on the  U.S. pop albums chart Wednesday as "Noel" became the first  Christmas album to lead the field for four straight weeks.


The inaugural Shanghai Grand Prix kicked off in magnificent style. On a Hermann Tilke masterpiece of a track, already nicknamed to rhyme with Malaysia's fine Sepang, The Shang gave Formula One aficionados


Microsoft Better at Patching XP Than Vista

A Microsoft executive says that--six months after shipping Windows Vista--it has left more publicly disclosed Vista bugs unpatched than it did with Windows XP.


Vaccines Are Good Business for Drug Makers

Some have explained the flu vaccine shortage by saying that the vaccines business holds little allure, but vaccines, it turns out, can make for good business.


Audit Confirms ChÃ¡vez Victory in Recall

An audit of Venezuela's recall referendum has confirmed that President Hugo ChÃ¡vez won fairly and found no evidence to support fraud charges, observers and electoral council officials said Saturday.


Nats Talking  With Girardi  And Piniella

The Washington Nationals reportedly spoke with both Joe Girardi and Lou Piniella about their open managerial position late last week, though there was still evidence yesterday that the process is ongoing.


Mantova, 19:28 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: BRAMBILLA TORNA IN GRUPPO

Allenamento pomeridiano per il Mantova in vista della gara di domenica a Rimini. La squadra ha lavor...


Wal-Mart tries to stop early Black Friday ad posts

Wal-Mart's lawyers have an early holiday message for Web sites that post "Black Friday" ads ahead of their official release date: Don't do it.


Secure messaging firm touts encrypted comms

As mobiles move higher up fraudsters' hit list A British company, due to float on the Alternative Investment Market tomorrow, reckons it has the secret to secure mobile transactions.â¦


Taranto, 18:23 - CALCIO, TARANTO: FIRMATO NULLA OSTA PER LO STADIO

Il Taranto potrà utilizzare lo stadio Erasmo Iacovone per la stagione sportiva 2007-2008. Il ...


OPEC Agrees to Cut Oil Output in Bid to Firm Up Prices

Oil ministers agreed today to cut production by one million barrels a day to stem a 24 percent price slide in the past six weeks.


Senate passes twin-office bill amid protests

ISLAMABAD, Nov 1: The government majority had the last word in the Senate on Monday as it passed the controversial bill allowing President Pervez Musharraf to remain army chief beyond Dec 31


Movie review: `3:10 to Yuma' rare remake

You hear that a movie like "3:10 to Yuma" is being remade and the immediate reaction is, "Why?"


In Afghan effort, wins and losses recounted

GARDEZ, Afghanistan -- They arrived in December 2002 to do what had never been done : bring remote, unruly Paktia province under the control of a central Afghan government.


Victoria Beckham: I'm actually quite boring

Victoria Beckham, the pop star wife of former England football captain David Beckham, said Thursday she thought the US media would soon realize she's actually rather dull, as the couple prepared to begin a new life in Los Angeles.


A 22-year-old man is due to appear in court in Belfast charged with the murder of a man in the south of the city.


Feds fume over Microsoft anti-trust delay

Compliance hold up The US Department of Justice told a federal judge it is unhappy with Microsoft's plans to extend a deadline for supplying technical information to licensees documenting how Windows communicates with operating systems and middleware made by other companies.â¦


Israel vows to press on with Gaza military action

A Hamas rocket attack from Gaza killed a man in Israel on Sunday and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert pledged unlimited military action against the militant group, saying "no one involved in terror" would be immune.


Japanese astronaut to bring noodles to ISS

Veteran astronaut Koichi Wakata has been named as the first Japanese to stay long-term in space, and said he hoped to bring ramen noodles to the International Space Station.


The German government bans makers of Tom Cruise's latest movie from filming because the star is a Scientologist.


Barclays' PINSentry roll-out marred by technical problems

The tricky business of thwarting online fraud Logistic and technical issues have hampered the rollout of a system designed to thwart phishing scams by UK bank Barclays.â¦


Reuters Makes Bangalore Biggest Info Hub

Financial news and information  provider Reuters Group Plc said on Thursday it plans to make  Bangalore its biggest information-gathering hub, employing up  to 1,500 people, or 10 percent of its total workforce.


Second Opinions, Through a Patientâs Eyes

Second opinions can be awkward, to say the least, for doctor and patient, and surprisingly little is known about them.


Life's Work: That Back-to-School Feeling

Years after graduation, there's still an annual longing for a clean slate.


Voice on Tape Is Likely Bin Laden's -US Official

US intelligence officials have concluded an audiotape on which Osama bin Laden urges Iraqis to boycott January's elections is likely genuine, an official said on Monday.


Proposte per l'inverno del brand francese al Centre Pompidou


Animals from all parts of the UK can be exported live to EU countries, after the last foot-and-mouth controls ended.


Retata della polizia francese contro militanti dell'Eta. Venti persone sono finite in manette tra cui il leader del gruppo separatista, Mikel Albisu Iriarte "Antza", e la sua fidanzata Soledad Iparraguire


LONDON, England -- The English FA will not take any action against Arsenal's young striker Robin van Persie for aiming an elbow at Manchester United's Kieren Richardson during Wednesday's League Cup quarterfinal at Old Trafford.


Small Israeli force enters Gaza after rocket strike

Israeli armored vehicles pushed into the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday a day after a rocket fired by Palestinian militants injured at least 35 Israeli soldiers at an army base, Gaza residents said.


Comments by Ukrainians and Russians Thursday on developments in Ukraine's disputed presidential election:


Nigeria denies responsibility for delay in Bakassi pullout

Nigeria's government denied responsibility for a delay in pulling its forces out of the disputed Bakassi peninsula as a deadline set by the United Nations expired and a new timetable was awaited.


Steve Webb tells the BBC he will not run for the Lib Dem leadership - backing home affairs spokesman Nick Clegg.


THE HAGUE -- The Yugoslav war crimes tribunal, led by the United Nations, told Dutch authorities yesterday to feed a hunger-striking Serb nationalist leader intravenously if it becomes necessary to save his life.


Why Liquid Explosives May Be Terror's Secret Weapon

Nukes and gases may be on Bin Laden's wish list, but explosives that can be easily smuggled on board airliners are accessible and potentially devastating


Sharon's Knesset Speech on Gaza Withdrawal

Those who have watched the live telecast of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharonâs speech in the Knesset detailing his proposal for unilateral Gaza evacuation of illegal Israeli settlements


Music City Bowl: Short-Handed Florida St. Canât Get Past Kentucky

Despite missing 23 scholarship players due to suspension and injury, Florida State played with verve and passion behind a feisty Coach Bobby Bowden but came up short Monday.


Disney chief 'bullish' on iTunes movie delivery

Less than a week after  announcing its newest initiative with Apple Computer, the Walt  Disney Co. has sold more than 125,000 feature film downloads  via iTunes.


IN an embarrassing blow for George W. Bush, the tough former New York police chief he chose to take charge of homeland security was forced to withdraw his nomination at the weekend after admitting he failed to pay taxes for a nanny who appears to have


For 21-year-old Kelsy Martin, two words — "incredibly disappointed" — sum up how she feels about living in an area where the new iPhone can't be used.


DaimlerChrysler posts $1.2 billion net profit

The Auburn Hills-based Chrysler Group made a profit of $269 million in the third quarter, even though worldwide sales and revenues declined, contributing to a $1.


Arafat's legacy: Statelessness for Palestinians

The exit from the world stage of Palestinian leader and icon Yasser Arafat will mark the end of a turbulent era, and the beginning of a period of uncertainty and possible instability in the volatile cauldron of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Rouse Sale Ends Independence of Unique Visionary

The $7.2 billion sale of The Rouse Co. marks the end of a fiercely independent real estate and shopping mall company that oversaw America's 20th Century migration from


Allawi: "Il ritiro delle truppe aiuta il terrorismo"

BRUXELLES, il 5 novembre 2004 - Il governo iracheno non ha ancora stabilito una data precisa per le elezioni el'unico dato certo e' che le consultazioni elettorali si svolgeranno, come previsto, nel mese di gennaio.


Putin Calls a Bush Loss a Victory for Terrorists

President Vladimir Putin on Monday made his strongest endorsement yet for his friend US President George W. Bush, saying "international terrorism" will claim victory over the international antiterrorism coalition if Bush loses.


Chicago is "greatest trading city": survey

Da bears. Da bulls. Da traders. Chicago is the "greatest trading city in the world" according to a survey by Trader Monthly magazine.


The Bush administration said Thursday it is confident new restrictions set by lawmakers on $50 million in military aid to Pakistan will not prevent it from providing the money.


WRAPUP 1-N.Korea talks may be victim of US polls

Hopes for a September round of of six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis were evaporating on Tuesday as Pyongyang hinted it was


After Hurricane Katrina inundated his city, as Mayor Ray Nagin surveyed what was already being called the nation's worst natural disaster, press secretary Sally Forman asked if he was OK, she writes in a new book on the man and the post-storm chaos.


Japan's Abe wins party leadership, set to be PM

Shinzo Abe, a conservative advocate of a   more muscular Japanese foreign policy, was overwhelmingly   elected ruling party leader on Wednesday, setting the stage for   him to be chosen as prime minister next week.


Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany, whose admission that he lied to the country about Hungary's economy led to huge street protests, won a vote of confidence in parliament Friday.Comment


Napoli, 14:59 - CALCIO, NAPOLI; DE LAURENTIIS: DARE TEMPO A SQUADRA DI CRESCERE

Aurelio De Laurentiis ha fiducia nel suo Napoli e nel tecnico Edy Reja. Alla vigilia della sfida con...


Scientists gather to discuss their preferred targets for the next "flagship" mission to another world.


Medical-products company's earnings remain dependably steady.


Medical researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered potential stem cells in the pancreas, a finding that could lead to new treatments for diabetes.


Three-time winner Paula Radcliffe will run in April's London Marathon as part of her build-up to the Beijing Olympics.


Europe, outsourcing to occupy minds of business chiefs

Britain's business leaders gather for their annual conference in Birmingham this week, with the thorny issues of European bureaucracy and jobs outsourcing set to dominate debate.


No revenge, but Grant wants Chelsea win against Villa

Chelsea manager Avram Grant is counting on a much-improved performance from his players when they go out to protect their long unbeaten record at home against Aston Villa on Wednesday.


Palestinians retrieved belongings from the rubble of dozens of homes and work crews patched up roads and water pipes Saturday — the aftermath of Israel's 17-day military offensive, the deadliest in the Gaza Strip in four years of fighting.


Trial of Equatorial Guinea coup plotters resumes

The trial of suspected mercenaries accused of plotting a coup in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea resumed with a defence lawyer saying the only defendant to have admitted to a minor role in the alleged putsch would spectacularly change his testimony.


A Physician Caught Trying to Heal Himself

Rarely has a more conflicted or unpromising candidate entered the field of medicine, and this mismatch gives âInternâ its offbeat appeal.


More injuries, another QB option for woeful Bears

Coping with another inept offensive showing, the Chicago Bears were ready to change quarterbacks again Friday, while trying to patch up an injury-depleted line.


Moyesâ bargain buys confound city rivals

IN THE land of the football derby, only the result counts. The past five years and the attendant misery have reminded Everton fans of that point, and they turned up at Goodison Park yesterday seeking nothing except the right result.


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Political Memo: In the Debate on Security, Perhaps a Misstep or Two

Did the Democrats play into President BushÂs hands when Senator Edward M. Kennedy said Monday night that the president should have been ashamed of his speech?


The Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell today sought to draw a line under its reserves scandal by announcing plans to spend $15bn (Â£8.4bn) a year to replenish reserves and develop production in its oil and gas business.


BLOOMINGTON -- The local Salvation Army will benefit from a nationwide program announced Friday by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Wal-Mart pledged to match, up to $1 million, red kettle donations given at Wal-Mart and Sam's Clubs through Christmas Eve.


Barrel racer Kelly Maben of Spur, Texas, won her second straight round in the National Finals Rodeo on Sunday night, topping the competition with a 13.92-second run - the first sub 14-second mark in three rounds.


China to Keep to Stable Yuan Policy-Paper

China will maintain a stable monetary and yuan policy as it tries to keep inflation in check, state media cited a central banker as saying, amid resurgent speculation Beijing may tinker with the rigidly held currency.


Six foreign medics are sentenced to death in Libya for deliberately infecting hundreds of children with HIV.


Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden said Sunday that the open date comes at a good time for his team, especially after four tough ball games to open the season.


Sales of HD DVD Players Plunge After Warner Move

What was a 50-50 market split in 2007 for the high-definition players shifted sharply in Blu-rayâs favor in the new year.


U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Thursday he is open to temporarily expanding Fannie Mae's  and Freddie Mac's  investments into 'jumbo' mortgages to ease housing stress, but only with stronger oversight.


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Doors, Baez, Callas to receive honorary Grammys

Influential rock bands The Doors  and the Grateful Dead will receive lifetime achievement Grammy  Awards next year, along with jazz saxophone player Ornette  Coleman and the late opera singer Maria Callas, organizers said  on Tuesday.


Veritas Acquires KVS, Gains E-Mail Archiving Capabilities

Veritas gets KVS's Enterprise Vault, an app that archives business-critical data held within Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Office, and file systems.


Bond shocks to ripple through US economy

The spectacular sell-off in the US bond market this week is a macroeconomic event not just a financial market event, with consequences for the rate and composition of US growth and the conduct of monetary policy.


After Lobbying, Wetlands Rules Are Narrowed

New federal guidelines will leave sensitive wetlands unprotected, according to environmental advocates.


Roger Clemens Hires Top Washington Lawyer

Roger Clemens has hired a powerhouse Washington lawyer, Lanny A. Breuer, who represented former President Clinton during his impeachment hearings.


European Commission is looking into claims that Intel has been pressuring Europe's largest computer chain.


PORTSMOUTH - Five former or current city residents are among the individuals the Internal Revenue Service is looking for because their income tax refund checks could not be delivered.


UEFA approve use of artificial pitches next season

UEFA have approved plans for artificial pitches to be used at national and club level from the 2005/06 season, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.


Rock star Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler, are ordered to pay their former chef compensation.


Heavy snow shuts airports, causes disruption in Britain

Airline passengers bore the brunt of unusually heavy snow in England and Wales Thursday, which forced the temporary closure of runways at several airports and caused disruption on roads and rails.


Marks and Spencer is set to report a growth in Christmas sales despite High Street gloom, reports suggest.


Arafat Admits Mistakes, Slow on Palestinian Reform

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian President Yasser Arafat made a rare admission of mistakes on Wednesday and urged reforms to end corruption after an unprecedented wave of turmoil.


JOHANNESBURG -- Kenyan activist Wangari Maathai, who launched a powerful grass-roots environmental movement nearly 30 years ago by planting trees in her backyard, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize yesterday for work that also involved empowering women and fighting government corruption.


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By Richard Read, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.  Feb. 4--Sixteen executives of a company you've never heard of flew 6,500  miles recently to Portland, eager to sell you a television.   The top managers of China's TCL Corp.


Rulings in Texas Capital Cases Try Supreme Court's Patience

After three stinging reversals for lower courts, the Supreme Court seems poised to deliver another rebuke on Monday.


Qualcomm IPR gravy train hits the buffers

Biter bit Comment Qualcomm had yet another setback in the courtroom this week, as Broadcom was awarded $19.64m in damages for incorporating Broadcom technology in its baseband chips and software.â¦


Delegates Split Over Blair's Iraq Apology

For Tony Blair, sorry seems to be the hardest word. A day after the prime minister expressed regret about bad intelligence on Iraq, delegates at the Labour Party's annual


Ministro a Les Echos: prolungare vita lavorativa in Italia


Internet service provider Wanadoo has launched the latest salvo in the broadband price wars in the UK.


These Baltimore Orioles have suddenly turned into heart-stoppers. After four breathtaking games against playoff contender Boston this week, the Orioles appeared


The European Commission officially launches an investigation into whether Italian airline Alitalia is receiving illegal state aid.


Le richieste di risarcimento ai 25 disobbedienti accusati di danno all'immagine e incidentiin cittÃ . Intanto i no-global organizzano un manifestazione di protesta il 17 novembre                                          G8 di Genova, lo Stato presenta il conto "Centomila euro a testa dagli imputati"


The dancers never stop at the Bada Bing, but they took an hour off at its real-world counterpart to watch the final episode of "The Sopranos."


The Denver Broncos fired David Gibbs as defensive backs coach Wednesday and replaced him with assistant Jimmy Spencer, a former Broncos safety.


New Blackburn manager Hughes to stay on with Wales for two games

Mark Hughes took over as manager of Blackburn Rovers on Friday but will still lead Wales in its next two World Cup qualifying games.


Gary Megson dismissed as manager of West Bromwich Albion on ...

Gary Megson was dismissed as West Bromwich Albion manager on Tuesday, just hours after saying he would quit at the end of the season, Britain's Press Association reported.


Bill Gates: U.S. Need Not Fear Overseas Tech

BERKELEY, Calif.  - The United States has nothing  to fear from rapidly growing technology markets in China and  India, Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of  Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O said on Friday.


France best, U.S. worst in preventable death ranking

France, Japan and Australia rated best and the United States worst in new rankings focusing on preventable deaths due to treatable conditions in 19 leading industrialized nations, researchers said on Tuesday.


Walt Disney Co. chief executive Michael D. Eisner, who survived a takeover bid and a shareholder rebellion aimed at his ouster earlier this year, announced plans yesterday to retire in 2006


U.S. believes no ransom paid for Italians

The White House said Monday it does not believe Italy paid a ransom to gain the release of two aide workers kidnapped in Iraq.


Gil Meche pitches a five-hitter for his second career shutout and Raul Ibanez hits a two-run shot to lead Seattle over Boston 2-0 Sunday.


âBlood moonâ to make its mark tonight during lunar eclipse

Just four days before Halloween, the full moon will disappear from the sky tonight, likely leaving a bloody facsimile behind. Donât be alarmed; itâs just another lunar eclipse, the third visible in North America in the past two years.


Microsoft Virtual Earth offers 3D building capability

Partnership with Dassault Systemes on free online application will enable people to build and share virtual 3D structures.


All'Aquila e nel Reatino, morte convivente e figlia di lei


FedEx (FDX ) raised raised its 2005 profit forecast for a second time. The package-delivery giant sees $4.40 to $4.60 earnings per share, vs.


Montreal massacre reminds Canadians of work needed to end violence ...

MONTREAL (CP) - An act of mass murder at a Montreal university 15 years ago continues to have a profound impact across Canada, Prime Minister Paul Martin said Sunday, as Vancouver residents built a peace symbol to remember the women killed by a gunman.


Cool concept cars from Toyota and Honda compete with slick new designs from Lotus and Aston Martin. Bruce Gain reports from Geneva.


Albany-- Just days after an Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld addressed a complaint about he lack of armor for military Humvees, Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss is speaking out about the issue.


Chinese bloggers may soon have to reveal their real names when registering their blog accounts.


ROMA - La Fiorentina Ã¨ la settima squadra promossa alla seconda fase di Coppa Italia. I viola hanno raggiunto l'obiettivo battendo ieri in casa il Verona per 3-0, con doppietta di RiganÃ² e rete del nuovo arrivato Portillo.


Community News: rPath Updates PHP, PHP-MySQL and PHP-PGSQL Packages

rPath linux has issued an update to their packages for PHP, PHP-MySQL and PHP-PGSql to correct issues that could make it possible for a remote user to gain unauthorized access.   his fixes some vulnerabilities, where some have unknown impacts and others can be exploited by malicious users to bypass certain security restrictions or by malicious people to potentially compromise a vulnerable system.   References and links to the update information can be found in their original advisory.


No compromise on functionality? Review Ultra-slim phones are a gimmick, right? Yes, they're mere millimetres from front to back, but in shaving off around half the thickness of a standard candybar, the phone makers must have compromised on the skinny handset's feature set, surely? Sony Ericsson's Walkman-branded W880 is now readily available - we look at how well it measures up.â¦


Cendant-Orbitz Link Seen As Online Powerhouse

The deal, if consummated, would give Cendant the technology it needs to shed its dependence on an aging system and business model that it's relied upon to distribute airfares and hotel reservations.


Barry Bonds hit his 726th home run Tuesday night, pulling within 29 of Hank Aaron's career record.


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For Jarvik Heart Pioneer, Drug Ads Raise Questions

Dr. Robert Jarvikâs appearance in television ads for Lipitor has helped rekindle a smoldering debate.


What New England lacks in sunshine, it makes up for in wind. So after you roll up your cellphone's solar panel for the winter, wouldn't it be great to plug in a turbine that does the job just as effectively?


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Stand by us, Pakistan's Musharraf urges Europe

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf prepared for talks Tuesday with French President Nicolas Sarkozy after urging Europe to stand by his crisis-ridden country and promising free and fair elections.


LA Opera unveils schedule for new season

The Los Angeles Opera's upcoming season will feature several productions directed by famed filmmakers including Woody Allen, David Cronenberg and William Friedkin.


On one level, horse racing in Britain appears to be on a roll: it is a multi-million pound industry employing 100,000 people. More horses are competing for more prize money at more fixtures and watched by more punters than ever before.


Ban Sought on Chemical Linked to Intersex Fish

By The Associated Press  HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The Sierra Club asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday to ban industrial and household detergents containing a class of toxic chemical compounds that can cause male fish to develop certain female characteristics.


The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to step into a dispute over the Bush administration's promotion of federal financing for faith-based charities.


German Nazi symbols law may need change: minister

The German government said on Monday a law penalizing people for displaying Nazi symbols might need to be changed after a court fined a man for selling anti-Nazi T-shirts and badges bearing swastikas.


South Africa investigates reports that 137 delegates to an Aids forum in Canada are seeking asylum.


Gruppo prosegue anche esame della compagnia Iberia


Golf: Philippines' Rosales closes gap on leader Sorenstam

WEST PALM BEACH, United States : Annika Sorenstam shot an even-par 72 to maintain a slight lead heading into the final round of the one million dollar ADT Championship.


Preparing Your Data Center for the Future: Building an Adaptive Data Center Infrastructure

Your data center gets the job done today, but how will it handle increasing demands of the future, especially fundamentals such as power and cooling?


The Miami Dolphins have filed a lawsuit in federal court against running back Ricky Williams, who an arbitrator ruled owes the team more than $8.


Florida suspends executions after bungled injection

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  - Florida halted executions on Friday after a medical examiner found that it took a condemned killer 34 minutes to die from a lethal injection because the needles were inserted improperly.


A US judge has rejected a request to dismiss charges against the main defendants in the Balco steroid case. Victor Conte, head of the Balco lab south of San Francisco, had asked the court to dismiss charges against him.


A work ofart Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes (aka TomKat) have kept 19-week-old daughter Suri well out of the public eye, but the world was given an unusual preview of the much-speculated over sprog with a bronze cast commemorating her first poop popping up on eBay.â¦


US Investigates Allegations of Prisoner Shooting

The US military is investigating allegations a Marine shot and killed an unarmed, wounded Iraqi insurgent in the battle for Fallujah.


BAGHDAD - British troops and armor rolled north from Basra yesterday to take over a deadly area near Baghdad and free up US troops for a widely expected attack on the Iraqi rebel-held city of Fallujah.


Scuffles Hit Iraq: Several with Police Chief Killed in Blasts

SAMARRA (Iraq): With renewe d wave of skirmishes between the Iraqi insurgents and the US-led coalition marines, several people including top police officers were put to death on Saturday.


Manchester City probe into player allegedly burning teammate with ...

Manchester City is investigating an incident at the club's Christmas party Sunday when midfielder Joey Barton is alleged to have injured a youth team player's eye with a cigar.


Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani is planning his first campaign trip to Iowa next month, a sign that he is considering competing in the early voting state where social conservatives dominate the GOP caucuses.


AT&T CEO sees consumer softness, shares drop

AT&T Inc  said on Tuesday it saw  softness in its consumer business, spooking investors who  thought telecoms would be sheltered from the U.S. economic  slowdown and helping drive the Standard & Poor's 500 stocks  index to its worst five-day start to a year ever.


Duke taps first woman to lead med school

Duke University on Monday named a Harvard researcher as the first woman to lead its medical school, which also makes her the only female at the helm of one of the nation's Top 10 medical schools.


Eâ un Sud ancora in affanno quello che emerge dallâindagine dellâIstituto Tagliacarne, che viene presentata oggi a Roma nellâassemblea di Unioncamere, sulla ricchezza prodotta dalla province italiane.


Telabria goes titsup, takes down So Broadband

So long to WiMax ISP Kent-based wireless ISP Telabria Ltd has called in the liquidators and has begun selling off its network assets.â¦


The Senate narrowly rejected legislation on Wednesday that would have given military detainees the right to protest their detention in federal court


Boston Celtics Team Report - December 30

Celtics blow another big lead, lose to Grizzlies WLNE-TV (ABC6)


The rear wheels of a chartered Amtrak train carrying the Washington NationalsÃÂ went off the trackÃÂ early Tuesday, but no one was injured.


Jermain Defoe claims he is still on cloud nine after his first senior England goal on his full debut for his country in Poland on Wednesday.


The food industry hits back at government plans to tackle obesity by introducing new food  labels and advert bans.


The Smurfs Are Off to Conquer the World -- Again

Brussels masterminds a Smurf invasion of Germany and France even as the blue-skinned creatures turn 50 and contemplate revealing intimate secrets


Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris, who made the Pro Bowl a year ago, could miss the remainder of the season with a severe hamstring injury.


A spokesperson for NTL has declined to comment on reports that it is to sell its Irish division.


One dead, one wounded in Michigan school shooting

A 17-year-old boy shot and wounded his ex-girlfriend at a central Michigan high school on Wednesday before fatally shooting himself in the head, police said.


Boeing Co. (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 78 percent jump in quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts as stronger demand for its military


A swarm of investigations has raised questions about the integrity and leadership of Israelâs prime minister, Ehud Olmert.


Oil giant BP searched for skilled workers and steel pipe Tuesday to replace badly corroded transit lines that this week forced the shutdown of operations at the largest oil field in the U.S.


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Stocks Fall on Morgan Stanley, Oil Prices

NEW YORK - Disappointing earnings from Morgan Stanley and oil prices topping $48 per barrel sent stocks sharply lower Wednesday as investors moved to protect their recent gains. The Dow Jones Industrial average dropped 115 points...


"Grey's Anatomy" set tops DVD sales chart

LOS ANGELES  - The Season 3 DVD set of "Grey's Anatomy" topped the national DVD sales chart Wednesday, ending the weeklong reign of another TV-DVD release, Season 3 of "The Office," which slipped to No. 3.


Global warming worries to boost renewables

Three decades after former U.S. President Jimmy Carter experimented with solar panels on the White House roof, grim U.N. warnings about climate change may kick-start wider global use of renewable energy.


Baltimore Is Suing Bank Over Foreclosure Crisis

Baltimoreâs mayor and City Council contend that Wells Fargoâs lending practices discriminated against black borrowers and led to a wave of foreclosures.


Infineon first-quarter profits boosted by one-off factors

German semi-conductors giant Infineon's earnings rose sharply in the first three months of its current business year, but solely as a result of one-off factors and said the outlook for the second quarter was ...


LONDON: The Vijay Singh show, a long-running golf blockbuster in 2004, could earn one more rave review by the end of this week. Fijian Singh, firmly established as the game's most dominant player, has a golden


Montevideo, 15:55 - CALCIO, KAKA' IL MIGLIORE D'EUROPA PER EL PAIS DI MONTEVIDEO

Ancora un premio per Kakà. Il brasiliano del Milan è stato eletto migliore calciatore ...


A European Union court is expected to rule Wednesday on whether it will temporarily suspend a sanction requiring Microsoft to alter its flagship product.


Damien Duff grabs the winner as Chelsea beat Man Utd in their Carling Cup semi-final.


The U.S.-Iraqi offensive in the city about 65 miles north of Baghdad largely overwhelms rebel forces during a night and day of occasionally intense fighting.


President Bush assembled a four-nation coalition to organize humanitarian relief for Asia and made clear Wednesday the United States will help bankroll long-term rebuilding in the region leveled by a massive earthquake and tsunamis.


The interactive marketing specialist is snapping up Smarter.com's parent.


Eight Marines dead in suicide car bombing

A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb yesterday next to a US military convoy west of Baghdad, killing eight Marines and wounding nine.


European stock markets mostly fell in afternoon trading, with only London holding on to gains won earlier in the day, as dealers sat tight ahead of a long holiday weekend in Britain.


MISSOULA, Mont. -- The memory is two years old, and on Friday night it was 2,000 miles away in Amherst, Mass. But Don Brown could only shake his head and laugh at the trip he had taken in his head coaching career at the University of Massachusetts.


Trend-Setting Architect Philip Johnson Dies

Trend-setting U.S. architect Philip  Johnson, whose glass skyscrapers helped define America's urban  landscape, has died at age 98, his lawyer's office said on  Wednesday.


BANGKOK, Dec. 24 -- The Thai political party allied with deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Monday that it has recruited enough other parties to form a coalition government following its success in the country's first election since a 2006 coup.


Freel gets 5 hits as Reds defeat Tribe 3-0

Aaron Harang pitched his second career shutout and Ryan Freel had a career-high five hits to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.


Greens bond with business, wonder how close to get

From budget airlines telling us how to "fly greener" to oil giants developing cleaner fuels the corporate world is pushing its eco-credentials, often tying up with well-known environmental groups.


Quietly last year, after a round of harsh criticism, a Bush  administration proposal to sell national forest land appeared to die.  The sales would have generated funds to extend for five years a program that directed money to rural localities with forest land within their boundaries.


Thai-Muslim citizens check for names their relatives who died after the Monday's riot erected outside a military camp in Pattani province, southern Thailand Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004.


Indicato dal ministero dell'Economia per sostituire Petroni


The Age of Dissonance: Thanksgiving, Unedited

It is hard not to imagine trying to customize someone elseÂs holiday dinner so it works a little better with what is in your head.


Six medics jailed in Libya for infecting children with HIV arrive in Bulgaria and are pardoned by the president.


Haiti announces polls to fill the power vacuum left after President Aristide was controversially ousted.


Wipro Technologies, the global services arm of Indian outsourcing company Wipro Ltd., plans to open a software development center in Atlanta, the company said.


Until recently, the struggle over Iraq's election date has divided along sectarian lines. Sunnis, whose religious authorities


The Anglican Church in Uganda is to stay away from the Lambeth Conference, a meeting of the world's Anglican bishops.


Nextel Communications Inc. and Sprint Corp. are negotiating a possible merger, according to a source familiar with the discussions.


Hackers Aim to Sabotage Holiday Computing

Hackers, spammers and spies go into overdrive in December and January, when unsuspecting neophytes unwrap new computers, connect to the Internet, and, too often, get hit with viruses, spyware and other nefarious programs.


Soaring oil price casts shadow over US economy

Oil prices surged briefly to a record high of 50 US dollars per barrel on Monday as the petroleum production in the Gulf of Mexico will not return to normal quickly after


Michael K. Powell, the Federal Communications Commission chairman known for cracking down on raunchy media but insisting on a light touch regulating new technologies and big corporate mergers, said yesterday he would resign in March.


Beginning of a rivalry? Roddick strikes first

After Andy Roddick's first-round thrashing of wild-card Scoville Jenkins -- he lost only four games, his best effort ever here in 20 matches at the Open -- Roddick was asked about


Russia sees progress on shield but warns Washington

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the United States was seeking ways to resolve differences over a planned missile shield, but warned Russia could re-deploy weapons if Moscow's concerns were not heeded.


Obese people have double the risk of losing their sight, a report has warned.


Stocks plunge despite emergency Fed rate cut

NEW YORK  Wall Street stocks plunged at the open, extending a global rout as panic reached new heights despite the Federal Reserve's biggest emergency interest rate cut in more than two decades.


PORTLAND, Ore., (Sports Network) - The Portland Trail  Blazers have suspended forward Darius Miles for two games for  conduct detrimental to the team and insubordination.


Novartis profit plummets, pressures shares

Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG   missed forecasts with a 42 percent drop in  fourth-quarter net profit, hit by generic competition and a  one-off restructuring charge, sending its shares lower.


Iranian Leader Says Country Has Right to Nuclear Material

Iran reiterated its legal right today to produce fissile uranium for nuclear energy, seizing on a rift between nuclear weapons states that want to slow the spread of such


Loves the jobs you hate? If you've ever been confronted with a spill of beryllium particles (and let's face it, who hasn't, from time to time) you'll know that sweeping the little blighters up is tricky work.â¦


Dream Team Rallies to Beat Aussies 89-79

ATHENS, Greece - LeBron James eyed Shawn Marion's pass coming toward him and made a split-second decision to redirect the ball. One nifty touch pass later, Dwyane Wade converted it into a layup...


Jackass star Johnny Knoxville is among those sued by an actor who claims he was not paid for performing a stunt.


COVENTRY, Vt. - Tens of thousands of fans screamed and danced Saturday in a fantasyscape of upside-down trees and silver sculptures for the first in a series of farewell concerts by the jam band Phish...


An investigation is held into allegations of civilian casualties from British troop gunfire in Afghanistan.


Martyn on fire as Aussies pile on the runs

Damien Martyn blasted an unbeaten 80 as Australia powered to 245-4 at tea in the first day of the third Test in Nagpur. He was ably supported by Darren Lehman, who made a quickfire 70 before being dismissed


Relief efforts in the Philippines faced delays Sunday for survivors of Typhoon Durian, as fears grew of a rising death toll in the archipelago nation from last week's storm.


CARACAS, Venezuela  - Anti-U.S. President Hugo Chavez vowed to thwart what he says is an opposition plot to stage a coup and "ruin Venezuelans' Christmas" after an election on Sunday that he expects to win easily.


Panel doesn't paint pretty picture of UN efficiency

United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan wanted to know the challenges of our time and whether reform within the UN is necessary to meet the challenges of new threats.


Former England coach Duncan Fletcher believes Andrew Flintoff "let him down" with his World Cup drinking antics.


Israeli outpost removals likely: Olmert deputy

Israel will likely begin a crackdown on Jewish settler outposts in the occupied West Bank when U.S. President George W. Bush visits the region next week, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's deputy said on Friday.


As the tournament prepares to begin on Monday, Serena Williams finds herself in a peculiar position: playing the role of favorite, with little pressure to win.


Miami woes continue with loss to Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers extended their  home-court domination of the Miami Heat with a 96-85 victory on  Wednesday. Andre Iguodala scored a season-high 28 points as  Philadelphia scored their 13th home win in 15 tries against  Miami.


Guidare? Non servirà piÃ¹ l'auto farà tutto da sola

Parcheggiare senza muovere un dito, freno automatico per chi non si accorge del pericolo. Ecco le ultime tecnologie


Ichiro with 260 hits, Writes First New Chapter in 84 Years

Japanâs "Baseball talent" Suzuki Ichiro (31,â¢Seattle Mariners) has leapfrogged 84 years of outdated records of âmost hits in a seasonâ and stepped into the 260-hit peak.


ICC prosecutor to present Darfur war crime evidence

The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court will present evidence next week of alleged war crimes committed in the Darfur region of Sudan, the court announced Thursday.


Congress could delay action on China currency: aides

Congressional action on legislation  to pressure China into raising the value of its currency could  be delayed until October because of other pending issues,  congressional aides said on Tuesday.


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Biotech Firm Promises Hypo-Allergenic Cats

The biotechnology revolution is shaking up the pet world. First came a cloned cat. Then came the fish genetically engineered to glow. Now, a Los Angeles company is exploiting the latest in biotechnology to create cats genetically engineered to be nearly free from the allergy-causing proteins that plague millions of people.


Bartolo Colon turned around his first season with the Anaheim Angels when Jose Molina was behind the plate.


WASHINGTON A US Food and Drug Administration official on Friday "categorically" rejected accusations that the agency had failed to protect the public against dangerous drugs, especially Merck's Vioxx painkiller.


Science & environment: The most successful revival of a British bird species notches up another two records.


It took courage for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to take questions from troops during a pep talk in Kuwait Wednesday. It also took courage for the troops to ask tough questions of a high-ranking official.


Torino, 14:29 - CALCIO, DEL PIERO: PER JUVE A UDINE 3 PUNTI MOLTO IMPORTANTI

Consueto commento al campionato sul sito di Alessandro Del Piero. "Abbiamo ottenuto una vittoria mol...


Islamic treasure fetches 1,000 times estimate in sale

A rare 11th century rock crystal ewer, misidentified as a 19th Century French claret jug, has sold for 220,000 pounds ($428,800) at auction, more than one thousand times its pre-sale estimate, the Art Newspaper said on Monday.


Trouble is, Knik Area Has Lots of Public Uses

By Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska  Jun. 27--WASILLA -- As state officials draft rules for the new Knik River Public Use Area, they're calling on the public to help.


Federal Judge gives O'Neal the OK to play

NEW YORK - Jermaine O'Neal can play in the Indiana Pacers' game on Saturday against the Pistons and two more games, but then he'll be in limbo when his case to shorten his 25-game suspension to 15 goes back to court Thursday.


Father United with Baby Cut from Slain Mother

The father of a baby girl snatched from  the womb of her strangled mother greeted the infant as a  miracle as the two were united after a grisly murder that  gripped the United States, a Kansas hospital said on Saturday.


Pounding his hands into the turf, Bobby Martin propelled his 3-foot body across the field the way he once chased high school quarterbacks.


Four people were today arrested following an apparent attempt to drive a burning car into Glasgow airport.


Starbucks Corp. said on Monday it has formed its own record label that will develop music offerings to be sold both in the chain's coffee shops and through traditional music retailers.


Original Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth is to reunite with the rock band for a North American summer tour.


(Source: AT&T)  Having migrated to IP, companies must now bring out the value of their IT assets through application integration.


A roadside bomb targets a bus in Algeria, killing one man and injuring at least nine others, all staff of a US firm.


UPDATE 5-Chelsea go eight points clear, United keep pace

Chelsea needed late goals from Dutchman Arjen Robben and England's Joe Cole to earn a 2-0 win at Portsmouth and extend their lead in the Premier League to eight points on Tuesday.


AP: Kerry Fund-Raisers, S. Korean Spy Met

A South Korean embassy official who met with John Kerry fund-raisers to talk about creating a political group for Korean-Americans was in fact a spy for his country, raising concerns among U.S. officials that he or Seoul may have tried to influence the fall presidential election.


For the average person, gaining entry to a Manhattan nightclub can be an exquisite form of cruelty. PartyBuddys whisks clients past the velvet ropes.


Muslim Scholars Increasingly Debate Unholy War

The debate over violence in Islamic cultures is swelling, with suggestions that the problem lies in the way Islam is being interpreted.


A strong performance from  Mercedes-Benz helps Daimler to report a net profit of 4bn euros for 2007.


WASHINGTON Fannie Mae promised Monday to take sweeping action after its regulator found accounting problems, vowing to increase the mortgage giant's capital, recalculate key transactions back to 2001 and tighten internal controls.


Comedian and actor Bill Cosby pledged at least $1 million for a planned U.S. National Slavery Museum.


The film version of 1980s TV hit Dallas could be turned into a comedy after talks with a new director.


Stamani proseguono gli accertamenti clinici


Train crash may have been due to motorist's suicide bid

Police investigating the Berkshire rail disaster believe the motorist involved may have driven on to the track to commit suicide. Police sources said the man's car looked as if it had been deliberately parked


An Indian soldier kills his senior in Rajouri district Indian-administered Kashmir, the police say.


Stocks declined sharply today as mixed post-Thanksgiving results from retailers fed into concerns about the slowing economy.


U.S.-led forces kill 20 militants in south Iraq

U.S.-led coalition forces killed at least 20 militants after coming under heavy attack from Shi'ite gunmen during raids in southern Iraq's Maysan province early on Monday, the U.S. military said.


Nine athletes and a coach at Iona College contracted an antibiotic-resistant staph infection, which has spread through schools nationwide, health officials said Friday.


German Parliament Extends Troops' Mandate

Lawmakers voted Friday to keep the German military committed to the U.S.-led war on terrorism for another year, renewing a mandate under which Germans are involved in maritime patrols in the Mediterranean and ...


Alexander rushes 40 times as Hawks down Packers

Matt Hasselbeck returned from injury to toss three touchdown passes and lead the Seattle Seahawks to a 34-24 comeback win over the Green Bay Packers on a snowy evening in the Pacific Northwest on Monday.


Bomber kills 13 as violence marks anniversary of Saddam's capture

The anniversary of Saddam Hussein's capture was marked with a day of violence when a suicide car bomber struck in Baghdad yesterday killing at least 13 people.


Porto chairman detained in corruption case

LISBON, Dec 3  The chairman of European champions Porto was detained for questioning today as part of an investigation into alleged attempts to influence referees.


Sistani Secures Iraq Peace Deal After Bloody Day

NAJAF, Iraq  - Iraq's most revered Shi'ite leader  persuaded a rebel cleric Thursday to accept a deal ending a  three-week uprising in Najaf, after returning to the holy city  amid bloody clashes that killed at least 74 people.


Sony Corporation and Samsung Electronics have agreed to share patents on technology used in the development of new products. The agreement will involve a wide range of commercial licenses but will not include


Online malls operated by airlines and hotel companies offer shoppers frequent flier miles or bonus points for purchases made through the sites.


UK Muslims Head for Baghdad to Plea for Hostage

Prominent British Muslims arrived in Kuwait on Saturday en route to Baghdad to plead for the release of 62-year-old engineer Kenneth Bigley, seized by Islamist militants nine days ago.


Vudu launches the movie box that an army of blogger pundits have already declared a failure. But the device may feed into frustrations with the cable co's set top box.


Combinazione: 8, 22, 36, 43, 76, 77 Jolly 23 Superstar 88


A 50-ton bowhead whale caught off the Alaskan coast last month had a weapon fragment embedded in its neck that showed it survived a similar hunt — more than a century ago. Embedded deep under its blubber was a 3 1/2-inch arrow-shaped projectile that has given researchers insight into the whale's age, estimated between 115 and 130 years old.


Plugged into the tubes and puffing ventilators of a life-support machine far from home, his vitality draining away, this was not the end that Yasser Arafat saw for himself.


US May Require European Visitors to Register Online

Europeans visiting the U.S. may be required to fill out an online questionnaire two days before entering the country.


Eleven years after the Church of England began ordaining women as priests, its general synod met Wednesday to discuss whether to allow females to become bishops.


Sanità, sociale e polizia tutti i bandi in scadenza

Ultimi giorni per concorsi, stage e borse di studio. Tutte le opportunità di impiego da cogliere al volo


French Gays Hail Their New 'Pink TV' Channel

Gays across France celebrated the launch  of the country's first television channel for homosexuals on  Monday, anticipating a pink mixture of fashion, travel, talk,  cult movies, music and soap operas.


Beijing hotels should have Bibles for Games: adviser

Bibles should be put in hotel rooms during the 2008 Beijing Olympics to clear up foreigners' misconceptions about religion in China, Chinese media quoted a political adviser as saying.


Blair pushes for Mideast meeting to restart talks

British Prime Minister Tony Blair launched the first Mideast peace initiative since the death of Yasser Arafat, arriving for meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders about a London conference.


Historic streetcar rolls through New Orleans again

New Orleans' St. Charles streetcar  rumbled and clanked through the Big Easy on Tuesday for the  first time since Hurricane Katrina shut down the world's oldest  continuously running line 16 months ago.


WRAPUP 3-Cleveland Fed chief says US needs higher rates

US interest rates should rise to forestall future price pressures, Cleveland Fed President Sandra Pianalto said on Friday, while conceding that inflation did not pose a major threat now.


Cyclist Bradley Wiggins claims bronze to become the first Briton to win three medals in one Olympics since 1964.


If You Want to Test a Nuke, Vienna's Watching

Whether big or small, high in the sky or deep in the ground, if you test a nuclear bomb, someone in the Austrian capital will find out.


Smirnov warns about possible end of negotiations with Chisinau

President of the self-proclaimed republic of Transdniestria Igor Smirnov has issued a warning about the possibility of relations between Chisinau and Tiraspol being severed.


Miss. groups offer helping hand to disaster victims

As the world mobilizes to provide aid for nations devastated by an earthquake, Mississippi charities and religious organizations are working to help the disaster victims.


Paleontologists Put Ancient Long-Necked Monster in Its Place

iraffes evolved long necks to browse in trees high above the competition. That is as plain as the explanation the wolf in granny clothing gave Little Red Riding Hood for his big teeth: "The better to eat you with, my dear.


S.Africa calls for open World Bank appointment

South Africa urged the United States on Saturday to abide by an agreement of the Group of 20 economic powers for an open and transparent appointment of the new head of the World Bank.


City Room: A 2007 New York City Election?

Many voters may not be aware that New York City has an election this year.


Navy Probes Photos of Bloodied Iraq Detainees

The US Navy is investigating photos posted on the Internet that appear to depict abuse of Iraqi detainees during their capture in May 2003 by Navy special forces, a Navy spokesman said on Friday.


Steven Gerrard's glorious strike against Olympiakos on Wednesday night was so good that Sven-Goran Eriksson watched countless reruns of it in his Soho Square office yesterday.


New IMac, IPod Could Bite Apple's Profits

Apple Computer Inc.'s blow-out  quarterly results had investors cheering on Thursday, but  Apple's profitability could weaken as the Mac and iPod maker  goes after lower-priced consumer markets that it has shunned in  its nearly 30 years of existence, analysts said.


Israeli Forces Kill 12 in Gaza Camp Raid

JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip - Israeli troops and aircraft hit hard at Palestinian militants this weekend, killing at least 12 in a massive Israeli incursion into the Gaza Strip's largest refugee camp, as masked Hamas gunmen vowed more rocket attacks on Israeli towns.    About 2,000 soldiers have taken control of a 5-mile-deep chunk of northern Gaza to counter militants firing homemade rockets into Israel...


Change of tone in Bin Laden's latest message

Osama bin Laden has resurfaced with a new message urging insurgent groups in Iraq to avoid divisions and unite to defeat the US-led coalition.


Roma, 14:35 - CALCIO, DELIO ROSSI: PORTE CHIUSE E' PALLONE VIRTUALE

"Disputare partite a porte chiuse è un altro gioco, è calcio virtuale. Non importa se ...


BT grows global presence but shares fall as investors doubt former monopoly can play in US market. LONDON  - BT Group PLC will buy Infonet Services Corp.


E a 155,82 yen nei primi scambi della mattinata


Death Toll Rises to 15 in Northwest Japan Quakes

At least 15 people died in a series of seven earthquakes that struck northwest Japan yesterday, collapsing homes and highways, cutting power and derailing a high- speed ``bullet'' train.


British songstress Lily Allenâs Fashion Line for Englandâs New Look clothing chain debuts today. The collection, inspired by Allenâs own wardrobe, features pieces ranging from $10-$100 in sizes 6-18. (respond)  Think you'll check it out?


Carlisle is said to have been completely cut off after severe flooding forces the closure of all routes into the city.


Michael Jackson is spending his first night in hospital suffering from "flu-like symptoms".


Tips on subverting Chinese Flickr censorship

Blog: Flickr co-founder Stewart Butterfield offers a tip on how to get around Chinese blocking of Yahoo's photo-sharing site.


Pakistani judge becomes hero for defying general

When the government charged  Pakistan's Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry with  misconduct and suspended him, it seriously underestimated his  refusal to be cowed.


Kerry May Be Rude Awakening for Europe - Think-Tank

Far from instantly healing transatlantic tensions, a John Kerry presidency could present Europeans with an agonizing new dilemma on Iraq, the head of a leading think-tank said Monday.


A Las Vegas court granted bail of $125,000 on Wednesday to former American football star O.J. Simpson, who faces criminal charges stemming from what police say was an armed robbery of his own sports memorabilia at a Las Vegas hotel.


Marriott earnings up 45 percent on growing demand for rooms

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Hotel operator Marriott International Inc. said its third-quarter earnings rose 45 percent as growing demand for rooms helped drive revenue up 9 percent.


FDA Responds to JAMA Studies on Cholesterol Drug Baycol, Reviews ...

FDA has launched a review of its records of the August 2001 withdrawal from the market of Bayer's statin Baycol in light of allegations made last week that the pharmaceutical company was aware of the risks associated with the drug but failed to inform FDA


Marwan Barghouti, a popular Palestinian figure who was jailed, has dropped out of the race to succeed Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat.


US marijuana case challenges principle of states' rights

The principle of states' rights faced a stiff challenge at the US Supreme Court yesterday, as the justices tried to decide whether federal drug laws should trump a California


Snowbirds bring boom to Arizona desert town

QUARTZSITE, Arizona  - When the first icy blasts of winter lash the northern United States, the desert floor around this small Arizona town starts to fill from horizon to horizon.


Invasive species appear to be killing off crucial segments of the Great Lakes food web, from large predator fish to tiny freshwater shrimp, an environmental group said Thursday.


Troubled Serbia-Montenegro champion Red Star Belgrade on Saturday named Ratko Dostanic its new coach, signing him on for a three-year contract, the club said.


Infinity Expects Howard Stern to Fulfill Contract

Viacom Inc.'s Infinity radio unit  expects ribald morning talk show host Howard Stern to remain  with the company through the end of his contract, which expires  at the end of next year, a top executive said on Tuesday.


Hopes of Ulster breakthrough stall on IRA weapons decommissioning

Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, the Irish Prime Minister, are expected to concede in Belfast today that another Northern Ireland peace process initiative has ended in frustrating failure.


Mystery ringleader of Madrid bombings ID'd

One of the alleged ringleaders of the March 11 train bombings in Madrid was one of seven suspects who blew themselves up during a police raid on their apartment, Spain's interior ministry said Friday.


Murray running out of time in Wimbledon fitness race

Sport: Tennis:  "My wrist is more important than Wimbledon" says British No1.


Roma, 20:28 - CALCIO, SERIE D: CASALE VINCE PLAY OFF, SIBILLA CUMA KO AI RIGORI

Il Casale ha battuto la Sibilla Cuma 4-3 ai rigori (0-0 al 90') nella finale dei play off del campio...


Roma, 14:38 - CALCIO, LEGALE DELLA LAZIO: CARRIZO ARRIVA A GENNAIO

Gian Michele Gentile, avvocato di fiducia della Lazio, è intervenuto a Tele Radio Stereo rass...


Downed blogger Murray vows to continue Usmanov attacks

Ex-ambassador defiant in libel row Former UK ambassador to Uzbekistan Craig Murray has vowed to carry on making allegations against billionaire Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov, despite attempts to silence him and his supporters.â¦


Ex-Computer Associates Execs, SEC Settle

Two former executives of Computer Associates International, who have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud, have agreed to pay a total $387,470 to settle related civil charges in a multibillion-dollar accounting scandal at the big


Derrick Blaylock made a promising bid to win the New York Jets' starting running back job, while Chad Pennington probably remains the favorite at quarterback — even though he didn't play.


Murtha to Receive JFK Award for Iraq Stance

The first Vietnam veteran elected to Congress, Rep. John Murtha took pride in politicking quietly, behind the scenes, with Republicans and fellow Democrats alike. Washington has become more deeply partisan since Murtha was swept into office more than 30 years ago, and so has Murtha &#151; in a very public way.


Cuban leader Fidel Castro says he is recovering well and that the worst of his health crisis is behind him.


Trade Activity Is on the Uptick in Today's NFL

Trading deadlines in the NFL usually come and go without any deals. But it has been the year of the trade in the league and that continued Tuesday, when three significant deals were made to beat the 4 pm deadline.


+3,9% traffico Fiumicino, vola Ciampino con low cost


Italian Govt. Tries to Assure Country Over Hostages

Italy's government tried to reassure an  anguished nation Thursday that two women hostages in Iraq were  most likely still alive, saying an Islamist group's claim to  have killed them was "unreliable."


City Room: A Sleek New Look for Newsstands

Cemusa has started installing 330 newsstands under its new citywide street-furniture franchise.


Yahoo, T-Mobile say sign mobile Internet ad deal

Yahoo Inc has agreed a deal to provide  targeted display advertising on T-Mobile's Internet service Web  'n' walk in Britain, the two groups said on Thursday.


Spectrum Auction: Bidders Spurn Frequencies Linked to Public Safety

After four rounds of the auction, only one bid has emerged for the block of frequencies meant to combine national wireless voice and data service with communications for public safety agencies.


Budget Flap Imperils Sharon's Gaza Pullout Plan

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faced threats on Thursday from inside and outside his already shaky coalition that could bring down the Israeli government, force early elections and delay his Gaza withdrawal plan.


Study Finds Gaps Between Doctors' Standards and Actions

Physicians are among the most trusted professionals in America, but a new survey shows that when it comes to dealing with colleagues' mistakes or incompetence, many doctors abandon the high standards they espouse.


Analysis: Is a government move to cut off broadband for illegal downloaders enforcable?


Pepper may help disfiguring skin condition: study

Black pepper could lead to better treatments for a disfiguring skin condition that affects about 1 percent of the world's population, British researchers said on Thursday.


Stewart and Colbert to Return Without Writers

Following the lead of Jay Leno and Conan OâBrien, the late-night cable comedy duo will return in early January.


Exiled former premier Benazir Bhutto met with party colleagues Friday in London to decide whether to quit negotiating with President Gen. Pervez Musharraf on a power-sharing deal that would end military rule in Pakistan.


ASIA/COREA DEL SUD - Accoglienza natalizia nelle strutture dei Missionari Oblati: un pasto caldo e un tetto, calore umano, affetto e accompagnamento negli studi e nella formazione professionale per adolescenti e ragazzi di strada Seul (Agenzia Fides) - Sono centinaia i ragazzi e i giovani che beneficiano dellÂimpegno sociale dei Missionari Oblati di maria Immacolata (OMI) in Corea del Sud. In vista del Natale, i religiosi hanno potenziato il loro programma di accoglienza e ac...


China Arms Buildup Said Tilting Taiwan Strait Power Balance

China's military buildup is tilting the balance of power in the Taiwan Strait, CIA Director Porter Goss said on Wednesday in an ominous new assessment of the Asian giant's rising power.


Battle of Bulge vet relives Allies' desperate winter

not from books, movies or a TV miniseries, but because he was there. He remembers Dec. 16, 1944, when the field phone rang in the command


The structure of a joint UN-AU force for Darfur is agreed which is hoped will address Sudan's concerns.


Scots Pair Face Jail in US After Police Probe 'Crystal Meth' Website

By Michael Howie home affairs correspondent  A SCOTS couple is facing extradition to the US following an international police operation into the supply of chemicals used to make crystal meth in secret drug factories.


Heritage preservation grips Hong Kong amid building boom

In the dim confines of the time-worn Wing Woo grocery, a short hop from Hong Kong's gleaming financial towers, Kwan Moon-chiu, 73, quietly arranges supplies of salted-fish and eggs, knowing his store's days are numbered.


Microsoft renames its IPTV platform "Mediaroom"

Microsoft Corp. unveiled on Sunday a  new brand name for its Internet-based television platform, a  service deployed by 10 companies including AT&T Inc.


Update 9: Oil Prices Slide Further on Inventories

Crude oil futures slid further Thursday, as concerns over supplies ahead of a cold Northern Hemisphere winter eased because of a rise in US inventories.


The events of the days leading up to Wednesdayâs flight of SpaceShipOne had generated considerable momentum for space tourism and commercial space development in general.


The Beeb cuts off premium rate phone-in lines

Inform, educate and rip off The BBC has suspended all phone-in competitions across its television, radio, internet and interactive services following a damning internal inquiry into editorial failures.â¦


B.C. halfway house seen as killer haven was pressured into closing, says source

VANCOUVER (CP) - Operators of the controversial Vernon, B.C. halfway house whose residents were linked to three killings were stampeded into closing it even though there's no evidence of negligence, The Canadian Press has learned.


The FTSE 100 closed firmer Friday, but off session peaks which saw the index hit a new 7-year intra day high, with financials putting in a strong performance amid hopes the long-running ABN Amro saga could be closer to a resolution.


A renegade general in DR Congo says he will integrate 500 of his fighters into the army as a gesture of goodwill.


Mr. Uemura, a Japanese makeup artist, won acclaim in Hollywood and then built an international cosmetics brand under his name.


UK technology agency Becta lodges an official complaint over Microsoft's school licensing agreements.


Wal-Mart Q3 earnings rise on strong sales

Wal-Mart Stores (WMT), the world's largest retailer, reported a 12.7% rise in third-quarter earnings Tuesday, meeting Wall Street expectations.


Karzai ahead after first million votes counted in Afghan election ...

The chief rival of interim President Hamid Karzai said he has evidence of organized fraud in Afghanistan's election and accused the UN-Afghan electoral commission on Monday of ignoring his complaints.


DUBAI: Snow blanketed mountains in the UAE, a rare occurrence in the normally warm, desert nation, meteorologists said yesterday. Heavy snow fell on the Hajar mountains, shocking residents in Ras Al Khaimah


Declaring himself "here on business," hometown favorite Yao Ming joined Tracy McGrady and the rest of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday as they prepared for a pair of exhibition


Cyclone Gonu sweeps Oman, disrupts oil, shipping

Cyclone Gonu pummeled Oman on Wednesday, halting oil and gas exports for a second day and forcing thousands to flee the coast, but weakened as it moved through the Arabian Sea, a major route for Gulf oil shipments.


Groceries Grow Elusive For Many in New York City

NEW YORK -- Alicia Rivera has no good supermarket within walking distance of her Brooklyn home. A leg injury keeps her from taking the bus, so every three weeks a friend picks her up and drives her to a different neighborhood to stock up on green peppers, milk, chicken wings, ground beef -- as mu...


Lewis Hamilton fastest in first Nurburgring practice

Lewis Hamilton topped the times in the first practice ahead of Sunday's European Grand Prix.


Reservist awaits report in Iraq prison abuse hearing

Military lawyers concluded a pretrial hearing yesterday in the case of Pfc. Lynndie R. England, who became one of the most visible figures in the Iraqi prison abuse scandal


Buyout rumors bump appliance maker up 4.5%.


For the third straight year, the composite ACT college-entrance exam scores in Ohio remained unchanged.


New Real Madrid boss Marino Garcia Remon has very little time to turn things around if his out-of-sorts side are to halt their slide when they entertain Osasuna on Tuesday.


An Alienated Bunch Not Dealing With Loss

âDeathbedâ is a coolly thoughtful and taut meditation by the stylish playwright Mark Schultz.


Kids, Watch Out for Salmonella from Reptiles

Despite warnings, a considerable number of young Michigan children catch Salmonella from pet reptiles, a new study shows.


Volunteers lead Japan's bid to maintain global reach

When Kiyoshi Baba stopped a top police officer for running a red light in Nepal, he was not only pushing a safety message far from his native Japan, he was also projecting Japanese influence abroad.


EU negotiator sees progress in FTA talks

The European Union's chief negotiator in free trade talks with South Korea said Friday that the current round of negotiations has yielded significant advances but added that contentious issues such as automobiles were not discussed.


Citigroup Inc. shares on Monday suffered their biggest one-day percentage decline in 18 months after a prominent Wall Street analyst downgraded the world's largest


Catania, 16:06 - CALCIO, CATANIA: GIP CONVALIDA FERMI OTTO MINORENNI

Il Gip di Catania ha convalidato gli arresti di otto dei nove minorenni fermati dopo gli incidenti d...


Nigerian kidnappers demand money for British girl

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria  - The Nigerian kidnappers of a three-year-old British girl have demanded money and negotiations to secure her release are about to start, the girl's mother told Reuters on Friday.


Sen. Edward Kennedy, a Democratic icon and a leading liberal voice, endorsed Barack Obama on Monday for the party's presidential nomination and called the young lawmaker an inspirational uniter.


P.&G., the Pioneer of Mixing Soap and Drama, Adds a Web Installment

The consumer products giant has created âCrescent Heights,â a new online soap opera that aims to reach young viewers where they watch most â their PCs and cellphones.


Nvidia is buying graphics vendor Ageia Technologies, developer of the PhysX gaming engine.


Europe's golfers made it look easy to win on American soil when they carried home the Ryder Cup last month. Our racehorses may find the going rather more difficult on the dirt and turf of Lone Star Park in


Turkish, German leaders confident of EU green light for Ankara

Turkey's prime minister expressed confidence that the European Union's executive will recommend opening talks for his Muslim-majority country's membership this week, saying Sunday that admitting Turkey to the union would contribute to "reconciliation


Mobile carriers to make it easier to send money home

Mobile communications operators and banks joined forces to make it easier and cheaper for hundreds of millions of immigrants and migrant workers to send money home by using their mobile phones.


A British cultural organization accused Russian authorities on Wednesday of harassing its staff and said it had temporarily closed its offices in St. Petersburg.


BAGHDAD -- Gunmen yesterday kidnapped the head of the CARE humanitarian group in Iraq, a woman in her 60s who has been critical of the US-led invasion of Iraq and worked for three decades to improve living conditions here.


U.N.'s Ban sees risks from deadlock over Kosovo

Prolonged deadlock over the  future of Serbia's Kosovo province could create instability in  the region, put U.N. achievements at risk and threaten U.N.  staff, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a new report.


Readers weigh in on Karl Rove and tech debate

Blog: The White House political spinmaster says high tech's spread will ultimately put more votes on the Republican side of the political ledger.


John's diary: I know I have put my career on the line

The downside of being on the road all the time is that I never get to read the same newspaper   every day.


As she walks into the ballroom of an airport hotel, 20 women offer a collective swoon.


The last time Johnny Damon was at the Network Associates Coliseum before Monday, he doesn't remember leaving. The date was Oct. 6, 2003.


Microsoft releases antispyware, malware-removal tools

Microsoft release today of two free security tools aimed at helping users remove spyware and other malicious code puts the company one step closer to directly competing with the industry's major security vendors.


By David Paul Kuhn. By Dick Meyer. By Dotty Lynch. By Bob Schieffer. The airing of a tape of Osama bin Laden capped a week of bad news for President Bush that threatened to derail his candidacy in the final days of the presidential election


PREVIEW-Lazio and Newcastle look for UEFA Cup boosts

Lazio and Newcastle United will look to put a week of setbacks behind them when the two trophy contenders start the UEFA Cup group stage on Thursday.


Spogliarello al Senato contro la villa di Berlusconi

Clima incandescente al Senato durante l'ultima dichiarazione di voto sulla delega ambientale, quella del presidente della commissione Ambiente, Emiddio Novi. L'opposizione ha protestato duramente e in maniera


Australia, U.N. pledge support for E. Timor security

Australia's prime minister and the United  Nations chief on Friday pledged continued support for East  Timor to ensure peace and stability in the tiny nation.


The government is expected to announce a 2% pay rise for England and Wales teachers, raising the threat of a strike.


By CHARLES BABINGTON WASHINGTON - E-mail records are missing for 51 of the 88 White House officials who had electronic message accounts with the Republican National Committee, the House Oversight Committee said Monday.


Mozambique considers aid appeal as floods worsen

Floods that have killed 29 people in Mozambique have worsened and the government may call for international help to rescue more than 500,000 people threatened by the rising water, Prime Minister Luisa Diogo said on Friday.


Israeli scientists predict coral reefs could begin to collapse in as little as 30 years from now.


Police search for two men in connection with the murders of three people shot dead at a house in Hertfordshire.


Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is named the winner of the Orange Prize for fiction.


As Spirit and Opportunity continue their treks through the Martian winter -- still on duty nearly a year after their arrivals, back down on Earth, NASA is already planning the robot rover that will follow them.


Kerry Set to Clarify Positions in Debate

BAL HARBOUR, Fla. - Calling President Bush "a very clever debater," Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry says their first appearance together Thursday night will give him the opportunity to be clear with people about where he stands on issues...


Ex-Nigerian military ruler Ibrahim Babangida will not be the ruling party's candidate in next year's polls.


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