Essilor Strengthens US Prescription Laboratory Network

CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France, June 20  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Essilor  of America, Essilor International's US subsidiary, has acquired a majority stake in Sutherlin Optical Company and purchased the assets of Dispensers Optical Service Corp.'s safety prescription division.


THE South Coastâs own dynamic duo were reunited yesterday when Harry Redknapp and Jim Smith joined forces again at Southampton. The double act was broken up four weeks ago when Redknapp left his job as manager of Portsmouth.


Explosion kills four near Beirut seafront

A blast in Beirut on Wednesday killed anti-Syrian MP Walid Eido, one of his sons and two other people who were with him, security sources said.


IL RETROSCENA. Lo staff di Prodi lavora alla scaletta di un intervento televisivo per spiegare la manovra e le prossime riforme                                            E il premier prepara l'offensiva "Doppio vertice e messaggio tv"                                                                                di GOFFREDO De MARCHIS


4 killed in rescue attempt of hostages in Nigeria

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria -- One of seven foreign oil workers taken hostage yesterday was killed and another was wounded during a rescue attempt that also left two kidnappers and a soldier dead, officials said.


Mike Baker finds a Swiss role model for vocational schooling that could encourage 'staying on'.


Critical U.N. aide now lauds U.S., U.K. on Darfur

A United Nations official who  infuriated Washington by accusing the United States and Britain  of "megaphone diplomacy" over Sudan changed tack on Monday,  praising both countries for keeping the issue alive.


BlackBerry maker and Motorola duel in lawsuits

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion   and rival Motorola  have sued each other over  what they say are patent infringements for technology used in  their mobile phones.


The Bush administration paid a prominent commentator to promote the No Child Left Behind schools law to fellow blacks and to give the education secretary media time, records show.


I Married a Republican: There, I Said It

How many bipartisan couples did I know? Absolutely none.


More Than 300,000 Vie for 3,000 LA Port Jobs

More than 300,000 people participated in a lottery on Thursday for 3,000 well-paying longshore jobs at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, where shipping volumes are booming, a Pacific Maritime Association spokesman said.


High-quality, affordable TV on mobiles could be just what 3G operators are looking for, say researchers.


Google Desktop Search Doesn't Threaten Security

Opinion: Privacy hysterics bring old whine in new bottles to the Internet party. The desktop search beta from this Web search leader doesn't do anything you can't do already.


Last year's HP Technology Forum was chased out of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. This year, storm clouds of a different sort hang over the event.


Study Shows Annual Flu Shot Greatly Benefits Elderly

The flu vaccine has been in the news a lot lately. Now, a new study looks at how important it is for elderly people to receive a flu shot every year.


The world's oldest man, who gave up  driving at 108 because "slow drivers annoyed him", dies at 113.


Looking like a cross between the original iPod Shuffle and a vinyl record cleaner, the Blind Reader Bridge translates text on the fly into braille and saves it to hard-disk. And it downloads data from the internet. In Gear Factor.


Scores of investors have sought to profit by buying into troubled financial firms at low prices: so far their investments have failed to make much of a profit.


Samsung sees higher global handset sales

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


Artist Jeremy Deller has been named the winner of this year's Turner Prize for his work 'Memory Bucket'. 'Memory Bucket' is a mixed media installation about US President George W Bush's hometown of Crawford, Texas.


U.N. staff death toll in Algiers bomb raised to 17

The number of U.N. staff killed  in a bombing that wrecked two U.N. buildings in Algiers three  days ago has risen to 17 after several bodies were found in the  rubble, the United Nations said on Friday.


Not even the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers' favorite rented mule, red-headed stepchild, and whipping boy rolled into one.


Financial services giant American Express Co. said Monday that third-quarter earnings rose to meet Wall Street expectations. Net income increased to $879 million, or 69 cents per share, from $770 million, or 59 cents per share, a year ago.


Bristol plans to move 5,000 to open source

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


'Insufficienti' le proposte avanzate dal governo


Five people suspected of helping members of the Basque separatist group to cross borders are arrested.


Libya Sentences Bulgaria Nurses to Death

Five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor were convicted and sentenced to death by a Libyan court Tuesday on charges they deliberately infected hundreds of children with the AIDS virus.Comment


Women's semi-finalists hope for a clear day

The Wimbledon women's semi-finals begin a day later than scheduled on Friday and the four contenders will have to sit tight and first watch the men wrap up their rain-delayed quarter-final matches.


Il corteo sostera' davanti allo stabilimento torinese


Even though there's a steady increase in the number of new registered nurses in the United States, it's still not enough to prevent a long-term shortage that could cripple


UNITED NATIONS - Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq told the UN General Assembly yesterday that terrorism is threatening to erase any gains made in reducing sectarian killings and establishing democratic principles in his country.


Pakistan says arrests foiled terror attacks

Islamabad, Pakistan -- Pakistan has arrested at least five al-Qaida-linked terrorists who were plotting suicide attacks on government leaders and the US Embassy, officials said Saturday.


Sun gets Microsoft-friendly with promotion

Sun Microsystems Inc. has found one more way to cozy up to users of Microsoft Corp. products without actually shipping the Windows operating system on its computers.


Drilling Down: Ads Against Drinking Speak Only Faintly

Despite growth in the amount spent advertising alcohol, spending on public service ads against underage drinking has fallen.


SAP, German Software Giant, Admits to Illicit Downloads

The company said a subsidiary had improperly obtained documents from its archrival Oracle but disputed the extent of the offense.


AREA REPORT: Weather Changes May Affect Late-Spring Spawn

By Bob Lamb | Tribune Outdoors Editor, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Jun. 7--Tony Christnovich believes he knows why fishing success has been good, bad and ugly the past week or so.


In NJ, Pondering a Run For Governor -- or Not

Maybe not. Or maybe so. It depends on how much weight one gives to what the New Jersey Democrat says vs. what he adds. Echoing a written statement he issued Wednesday, Corzine


If Fannie Mae (FNM) is hampered by new limits on its operations, shareholders of the USA's biggest mortgage-investment company are likely to feel the pinch more than the nation's mortgage borrowers.


The sound of cavitation is music to my ears. That's the popping noise made when a joint is taken past its normal range of motion and a bubble of gas emerges in the surrounding synovial fluid. Keep twisting or pulling and eventually the bubble bursts, relieving pressure on the joint.


India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh welcomed Sunday the European Union's proposal for strategic partnership. The proposal will be finalized Monday at a summit in The Hague, the Press Trust of India reported Sunday.


McCain chastises Bush, Kerry over campaign rhetoric

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., a supporter of President Bush and a friend of Sen. John Kerry, chastised the two candidates Friday for their superheated campaign rhetoric on Iraq and the war on terror.


They came throughout the day — some bearing flowers, others wiping away a stray tear. They moved slowly, reverently on the gently curving path in front of Burruss Hall, pausing to look at each of the names engraved on 32 distinctive chunks of "Hokie Stone."


Baghdad Deputy Governor killed in gun attack

The Deputy Governor of Baghdad has been killed in a gun attack carried out by militants in the capital. Hatem Karim was targeted in a drive-by shooting in the southern Dora district of the city.


U.S. weighs financial markets disaster plan: report

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson   has launched a review of disaster planning for the financial   markets, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.


Drugs Can Help Boys with Breast Enlargement

Many teenage boys experience some degree of enlargement of the breasts around the time of puberty. When the condition is troublesome, anti-estrogen drugs seem to be a safe and effective means of reducing breast size, according to a new study.


Techniques That Might Smile Upon Mona Lisa

After a 20-year career, the conservator Marion Mecklenburg went back to school -- in engineering -- to improve the preservation of art painted on fragile wood panels.


Proponents of a broad immigration measure narrowly beat back potentially fatal challenges Thursday, including an effort to phase out the temporary worker program


Latvia's parliament elects anti-gay activist Janis Smits as the head of its human rights committee.


IBM starts beta program for Viper 2 database

Blog: IBM looks to build on success of XML-savvy Viper database with beta program for successor.


City's Lead Paint Case in Jury's Hands; $52.6 Million Reimbursement Sought From Manufacturer for Cleanup at 11,000 Homes

By MARIE ROHDE  A jury began deliberations Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by the City of Milwaukee that seeks $52.6 million in reimbursement for the remediation of lead paint, which has been linked to health problems and mental retardation in young children.


Thailand's Thongchai holds nerve to win Asian Masters

Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee survived a double-bogey at the final hole to win the $650,000 Volvo Masters of Asia in Bangkok by one shot from Frankie Minoza of the Philippines on Sunday.


By MARSHA SHULER  Senate President Don Hines on Tuesday backed off his attempt to oust state Treasurer John Kennedy as permanent chairman of the state Bond Commission.


Australian Adam Scott came away with $50,000 (Â£26,000) after day one of the showcase Skins Games in California. But Scott and opponents Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam and Fred Couples left Â£250,000 still to play for after the first nine holes.


U.S. President George W. Bush plans to unveil the most sweeping redeployment of U.S. military forces in nearly 60 years today, a plan to bring home as many as 100,000 soldiers from Germany, South Korea and ...


California tries to lasso 'runaway' productions

Governor Schwarzenegger is using political savvy and industry pals to help keep filmmakers in state.


Democratic Campaigns Prepare for Long Haul

Two distinct road maps are taking shape as Clinton, Obama are both looking well past the next few days in plotting their paths to the nomination.


Abbas calls for early Palestinian elections

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - President Mahmoud Abbas called on Saturday for Palestinian elections, throwing down the gauntlet to his Hamas rivals after days of factional violence that has sparked fears of civil war.


Microsoft-Yahoo deal poses antitrust issues: Google

Google Inc  fired back on  Sunday at Microsoft Corp's  $44.6 billion bid to  acquire Yahoo Inc , accusing Microsoft of seeking to  extend its computer software monopoly deeper into the Internet  realm.


COMPOSED: With Lewis serving the first game of his two-game suspension for violating the NFL substance-abuse policy, Chester Taylor was effective and decisive in his debut.


Minneapolis Bridge Collapse: A Pigeon Factor?

Officials investigating the deadly Minneapolis bridge collapse are looking at an unlikely culprit: pigeons.


NUOVO RECORD DEL PETROLIO, SFIORA I 50 DOLLARI AL BARILE

Lâoro nero sfiora quota 50 dollari al barile e mette a segno nuovi record storici, con il brent vicinissimo a 46 dollari al barile ed il greggio Usa che ha toccato il massimo storico di 49,75 dollari al barile.


"The risk of the global economy taking a downward turn is increasing"  The United States, China and India must be part of the follow-up treaty to the Kyoto Protocol and agree to cut carbon emissions, Denmark's prime minister said Saturday. Japan's leader offered them a bold strategy for doing it.Climate change returned to the fore at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, where Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda proposed a 2020 deadline for countries to boost their energy efficiency by 30 percent. He added that Japan would try to spread its high-quality environmental technology around the world. Read more


DaimlerChrysler vehicle sales up five percent

DaimlerChrysler AG (DCXGn.DE) said on  Friday U.S. vehicle sales rose 5 percent in November from a  year earlier, when the automaker scaled back big discounts.


Peace delegation leaves Najaf empty-handed as fighting continues

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A national political conference's bid to end the fighting in the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf appeared to have failed Tuesday.


George Gilder, the famous technology guru, led legions of newsletter followers into the future -- and then off a cliff when the stock market spit out the kinds of computing and telecommunications companies he had embraced.


Most taxpayers could expect a rebate of up to $600 starting in mid-May under the economic aid plan set to go through Congress within weeks.


During the past two years, old tunes have breathed new life into the careers of Rod Stewart and Michael McDonald. Both artists return to the musical well this month for a new round of classics.


It rains a lot in Portland. So on days when the sun's rays make it all the way to the ground, who wouldn't want to take the city's new free Wi-Fi service for a spin?


Oil Won't Derail U.S. Expansion -Bernanke

Rising oil prices will weigh on U.S.  economic growth but the increases seen so far will not derail  the expansion and need not fuel a troubling inflation, Federal  Reserve Board Governor Ben Bernanke said on Monday.


British health officials said Friday that their American counterparts were informed in mid-September that problems at a drug-manufacturing plant in northwest


In grand style, Serena back on top of things

MELBOURNE -- Serena Williams was fed up with the same old question: What's happened to the Williams sisters?


Chiquita is sued by the relatives of people killed by a paramilitary group the banana firm paid for protection.


Tim Henman opens 2005 with a 6-1 7-5 win over David Nalbandian.


Saboteurs blow up pipeline junction in northern Iraq

Saboteurs blew up a junction where multiple oil pipelines cross the Tigris River in northern Iraq on Tuesday, sending plumes of smoke leaping into the sky, officials said.


PHOENIX -- Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell was charged with his 11th error yesterday when he couldn't handle Carlos Quentin's ground ball in the fourth. The ball caromed off Lowell's glove to shortstop Julio Lugo , but he didn't have a play, the error allowing the Diamondbacks to load the bases. Daisuke Matsuzaka avoided calamity by striking out the ...


The government says the loss of patient records by NHS Trusts affects 168,000 people.


Market spurts ahead after RB brings tightening to end

The sharemarket spurted ahead nearly 1 per cent in early business despite the Reserve Bank (RB) today raising interest rates for the sixth time this year.


Rubens Barrichello was undoubtedly the man with the biggest smile in the Monza paddock on Sunday evening as he basked in the glory of his Italian GP win, his first of the season.


Democrat Bill Ritter is leading Republican Rep. Bob Beauprez in the race for Colorado governor, according to a poll released Friday that also shows a large number of undecided voters.


Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  estimated  on Saturday that June sales rose 1.2 percent at its U.S. stores  open at least a year, the low end of its forecast.


Miami Vice star Don Johnson is to join the cast of Guys and Dolls in the West End, replacing Patrick Swayze.


Defence Secretary Robert Gates hints that the US could withdraw thousands of troops from Iraq during 2008.


The U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Tuesday it will send a team of inspectors early next week to a disputed Iranian heavy water reactor — a key step in efforts to allay concerns over the country's nuclear program.


Terry injury blights battling Chelsea display

Chelsea emerged from a Champions League battle with FC Porto as favourites to reach the quarter-finals after a pulsating 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Estadio do Dragao.


The Internet: How to Make Your Web Site Sing for You

Your Web site is like a digital business card, designers say, the first online look at your company that a customer gets. With luck, it will not be the last.


Australia rejects Aborigine compensation claim

The Australian government on Monday rejected Aboriginal demands for hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for the "stolen generation" of indigenous children taken from their parents.


By KRISTA LARSON     SAYREVILLE, N.J.  -- While the tennis courts at Kennedy Park are bare on a hot afternoon, parents keep dropping off teenagers at the skate park, home to all the day's action...


Palm Investor Sees Hand-Held Free-for-All

The private equity investment in Palm Inc. is a gamble that the history of two companies in the personal computer industry wonât repeat itself.


Northern Ireland secretary indicates that future of former Ulster police chief is in doubt


Canada to Probe Missing Airport Uniforms

Canada's transport minister has  launched a probe into the disappearance of airport uniforms and  badges and demanded a report into the security breach by  Monday, Canadian media reported on Sunday.


The government of one of Brazil's Amazonian states plans to reforest areas of land cleared for pasture.


Men in military uniforms held up a United Nations vehicle in Kabul yesterday and abducted three election workers at gunpoint. It was the first kidnapping of UN or aid workers


Sylvester Stallone is not punch-drunk. He has not taken so many blows to the head while filming "Rocky" movies that he's unaware of how people are rolling their eyes at the prospect of another.


Competitors Take Wait-And-See Stance To Possible IBM/Lenovo PC ...

Word that IBM is mulling a move to sell its desktop and notebook PC business to China-based Lenovo Group had executives at most of Big Blue's vendor competitors scurrying to stay out of the limelight until more details of the deal--and final word on


LONDON, Oct. 17. - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson today reopened his war of words with Arsenalâs Mr Arsene Wenger, a week before the two clubsâ Premier League confrontation at Old Trafford.


German retail group denies profit warning rumours

German retail group Arcandor, formerly known as KarstadtQuelle, said Tuesday that it expected to be able to meet its earnings targets this year, denying market rumours of an imminent profit warning.


Update 1: Goodyear Expects to Report 3Q Profit

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., the nation's largest tire maker, said Friday it may beat Wall Street's profit expectations for the third quarter and will amend or restate some past financial filings for 2003 and 2004.


The Whitney Museum's show, a mad scientists' fair of screwball contraptions, provides a fresh riff on body art.


Bergamo, 20:09 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: COSTINHA FIRMA TRIENNALE

L'Atalanta ha ufficializzato l'ingaggio del centrocampista portoghese Costinha, 33 anni, proveniente...


Russian conscript twins kill police, take hostages

Twin Russian brothers killed two policemen and took several hostages on Thursday after running away from their army unit, the Defence Ministry said.


Judge Challenges EU Position on Microsoft

A top European Union judge  challenged the EU executive's reasoning in its antitrust court  battle with Microsoft Corp. Friday, questioning why it opposed  the U.S. software giant's setting industry standards.


No New Trial for Former Chief of Brocade

A federal judge ruled that Gregory L. Reyes, convicted in August of stock-options manipulation, is not entitled to a new trial.


Velociraptor and prehistoric co. breathed like birds: study

Small, fast-moving carnivorous dinosaurs had air-sac respiratory systems similar to modern-day penguins and other diving birds, scientists reported on Wednesday.


Radcliffe finds the old character for her next book

When Paula Radcliffe's autobiography My Story So Far hits the bookshelves next week it will already be out of date, because it will not include the tale of her dramatic victory in the New York City Marathon here yesterday.


A new worm has surfaced affecting the AOL Instant Messenger network, security firm FaceTime reported this week. The malware disguises itself as a JPEG image to deliver a Trojan horse onto a PC when executed.


Ex-CEO of WorldCom set to start 25-year prison sentence


The Yankees and Diamondbacks have agreed in principle to a deal that will land 41-year-old Randy Johnson in the Bronx, though final details are still being hammered out by the two sides.


Berlusconi's top ally jailed for Mafia link

Just 24 hours after Silvio Berlusconi escaped a conviction for corruption, one of his closest allies was jailed yesterday for colluding with the Mafia.


is a classy successor to the original, with a clean touchpad layout, buttons on the side, and two beautiful, bright color screens inside and out.


Country star Underwood enjoys fast-moving "Ride"

In a pale blue BCBG Max Azria  designer dress and impressively high heels, Carrie Underwood is  the picture-perfect hostess as she graciously chats with the  throng of well-wishers gathered at the Country Music Hall of  Fame to celebrate the multiplatinum success of her debut album,  "Some Hearts."


Thaksin looms over Thailand's post-coup vote

Thais voted on Sunday in a post-coup general election that supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra sought to turn into a referendum on his return from exile.


Mauresmo, Davenport, and Petrova advance

Top-ranked Amelie Mauresmo won her China Open debut Thursday to set up a quarterfinal matchup with fifth-seeded Lindsay Davenport.


Ford's U.S. Sales Fall in May; DCX Rises

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. said Friday its U.S. vehicle sales fell 6.9 percent last month as the automaker continued to cut low-profit sales to rental companies, while Nissan Motor Co.'s sales gained 7.4 percent and DaimlerChrysler AG's sales rose 3.9 percent with help from a 20 percent jump in its...


Police said Saturday they have arrested one of Rio de Janeiro's most-wanted drug lords.


Outgoing Italian premier Romano Prodi said Wednesday he would try to secure the sale of ailing flag carrier Alitalia to Air France-KLM by mid-April elections despite resistance from northern Italy.


One of the designers of the classic BBC Micro computer is recognised in the New Year Honours list.


Bari, 19:22 - CALCIO, BARI: SALTA TRATTATIVE PER VENDITA SOCIETA'

E' saltata la trattativa per la cessione del Bari. "Claude Cohen, Marco Vedeo e Paolo Stancarone si ...


Urban Bush Women, a group that explores the use of cultural expression as a catalyst for social change, will present dance- theater performances at 8 p.m.


Sen. Larry E. Craig's request to withdraw his guilty plea in an airport sex sting will be heard Sept. 26, just four days before the Idaho Republican has said he will step down from his Senate seat.


Space capsule crashes Genesis, payload of solar particles slam ...

The Genesis space capsule and its precious cargo -- billions of particles from the sun -- crashed into the Utah desert Wednesday in a last-minute bungling of a near-flawless, three-year scientific odyssey.


'Santa' Cuffs Himself to Buckingham Palace

LONDON - A British man dressed as Santa Claus scaled the main gate of Buckingham Palace and chained himself to the top of a pillar Tuesday before police pulled him down, the latest such costumed protest by a group campaigning for more rights for divorced or separated fathers.


Set ethical limits to wars on terrorism: Pope

Pope Benedict said on Tuesday states had to set ethical limits to what can be done to protect their people from terrorism and that some countries have flouted international humanitarian law in recent wars.


Gazprom Expansion Wins Investor Backing as Putin Tightens Grip

Russian President Vladimir Putin is winning support for his plan to ease restrictions on foreign ownership of OAO Gazprom, the nation's largest gas producer.


Schalke 04 have signed Mimoun Azaouagh from FSV Mainz for an undisclosed sum, the German Bundesliga club said on Monday. "We're delighted to sign a huge talent like Mimoun and hope


DVD Jon strikes again Famed reverse engineer Jon Lech Johansen claims to have discovered a way to "activate" an iPhone without signing up for a contract with AT&T.â¦


Pak insists Hurriyat real representative of Kashmiris

Insisting that Hurriyat Conference is the real representative of Kashmiris, Pakistan has claimed that India is not ready to accept ground realities in Kashmir.


Justine Henin cruises to a second US Open and seventh Grand Slam title with victory over Svetlana Kuznetsova


La top model inaugura la 'Barcelona Fashion Week'


Invesco Funds Group and its sister company will pay more than $450 million in penalties, restitution and lowered fees to settle allegations they allowed wealthy investors to trade their mutual funds improperly.


In a true battle of the young and untested against the experienced and talented, the host Attleboro girls' soccer team shocked previously undefeated No. 11 Bridgewater-Raynham, 1-0, yesterday.


Boiled nuts help protect against illness

For lovers of boiled peanuts, there's some good news from the health front. A new study by a group of Huntsville researchers found that boiled peanuts bring out up to four times more chemicals that help protect against disease than raw, dry or oil-roasted nuts.


Researchers Link Gene to Form of Deafness

Researchers have identified a gene that prevents the regeneration of inner ear cells that are critical to hearing, a discovery experts say is the first step toward finding a way to correct the most common form of deafness among the elderly.


Cuban leader Fidel Castro broke his knee and fractured his arm after falling down on a stage. The 78-year-old had just finished a speech at a graduation ceremony.


Venezuelan bank robbers arrested, hostages freed

ALTAGRACIA DE ORITUCO, Venezuela  - Venezuelan police swooped down on an ambulance used by robbers escaping a bank siege on Tuesday, arresting all four men and freeing a group of captives to end a two-day hostage standoff.


Senators renew quest for Net neutrality rules

Blog: Pair of politicos who pushed last year for strict nondiscrimination requirements for broadband operators are looking to federal regulators to help revive their cause.


Gunmen wearing police uniforms abducted at least three Western lecturers and several of their foreign bodyguards from a Finance Ministry building in central Baghdad on Tuesday, a witness told Reuters.


Appearing haggard and feeble, a former Iraqi general known as "Chemical Ali" appeared before a tribunal Saturday at the start of judicial proceedings against former president Saddam Hussein and 11 deputies in U.S. custody.


Zimbabwe police arrest British businessman

Zimbabwean police arrested a British businessman, Nicholas van Hoogstraten, after finding a large quantity of foreign currency and pornographic material in his possession, state media reported Saturday.


Twins wild card hopes dealt double blow in 1-0 loss

The Oakland Athletics eked out a 1-0   road win at Minnesota on Wednesday, in a game where the Twins'   playoff hopes were dealt a severe blow after pitcher Francisco   Liriano aggravated an elbow injury.


The number of inmates killing themselves in prisons in England and Wales rose significantly in 2007, figures show.


Congress Votes to Extend Ban on Internet Access Taxes

Congress last week passed legislation that extends by three years the prohibition of states and localities from imposing "discriminatory" taxes on electronic commerce, and the ban on Internet access taxes.


Cisco addresses the need of small and medium-sized companies ...

Cisco Systems today launched across the GCC an integrated marketing campaign designed to promote its suite of tailored network solutions and products for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).


Cuba's Brilliant Ballerinas Wow Dance World

From a dilapidated Havana mansion run by a nearly blind legendary ballerina, Cuba is turning out some of the world's finest ballet dancers who are hotly sought by leading international companies.


Record attempt, no less Songstress Katie Melua is preparing for a gig on an oil rig that will earn her a Guinness World Record for the deepest underwater concert performance.â¦


Federal agents and city police are keeping tabs on people they say might try to cause trouble at the Republican National Convention, questioning activists, making unannounced visits and monitoring Web sites and meetings.


Nearly thirty years after it created state-owned Petro-Canada, Ottawa formally announced yesterday it is selling the last of its shares in the oil giant.


Fishermen draft in the Scottish Government to help fight attempts to cut the time that boats can spend at sea.


Hundreds of Ukrainian villagers are at risk from a giant toxic cloud formed when a freight train caught fire.


Dell Inc.'s announcement that it will expand its use of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. microprocessors is another win for the smaller chip maker against larger rival Intel Corp.


His wooden coffin is draped in the Palestinian flag and has been brought into an Egyptian military mosque. Prayers for the Palestinian leader were given.


India, Russia should work together on new technologies: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted the need for New Delhi and Moscow working together on innovative technologies as he visited software major Infosys in Bangalore today before flying back to his country.


Manchester United will present a dossier to the Football Association over the tunnel fracas that followed Sunday's 2-0 win over Arsenal.


Stock index futures fall, eyes on Fed auction

Stock index futures fell before the  start of Wall Street trading on Monday with eyes on the Federal  Reserve's first Term Auction Facility (TAF), a money market  operation intended to ease the credit crunch.


Pakistan's Election Commission will consult political parties about a postponement of a January 8 general election and will announce a decision on Wednesday.


No matter what the issue - terrorism, immigration or flat wages and higher taxes - the code word this election season is "security"


Prince Charles attended the London screening of a new movie about Britain's royal family in the 16th century, and met with some of its actors.


An international charity that provided Iraqis with clean water and medical supplies suspended operations yesterday following the kidnapping of its longtime director.


PARIS  - Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou were handed provisional bans for missing doping tests by the IAA.


'Credit orgy' is over and recession looms, says Jabre

Britain and the US are in for a "very severe recession," according to Philippe Jabre. The Geneva-based hedge fund manager, who predicts only a short-lived bounce in stock markets, said that anyone with debt faced problems.


In a show of his new foreign policy objectives, the French president called a meeting Monday in an attempt to help bolster the international military presence in Darfur.


Lettuce probable cause of Taco Bell E. coli: FDA

An ingredient used in 70 percent of Taco Bell's products, lettuce, probably caused an E.coli outbreak that sickened dozens of people in the U.S. Northeast, food safety officials said on Wednesday.


Il corpo lasciato fra i banchi. Padre Peron si giustifica: "l'ho fattoper commemorare la vittima". La polemica: "dovevano fermarsi"                                          Trento, muore in Chiesa il parroco continua la messa                                                                                di ANDREA SELVA


Palestinians: 3 Wounded in Israeli Missile Strike in Gaza

Palestinian medical sources say at least three people were wounded in an Israel missile attack in the northern Gaza Strip Friday. Israeli military officials are quoted as saying a helicopter gunship hit a


Taking the Online Route: A Lighter Way to Get Guidebook Advice

In 2001, Tom Hall, a software project manager laid off during the dot-com implosion, embarked on a round-the-world trip across three continents. He couldn't carry all the travel guidebooks he needed and ended up scouring Kathmandu for a guide to his next destination, Tanzania.


Hamas leader killed in Gaza as settlers warn of civil war

GAZA CITY: A Hamas leader was killed Friday as Israel pressed a major offensive in the northern Gaza Strip Friday and imposed a watertight closure on the Palestinian territories ahead of the Jewish New Year.


Peter Mandelson, the incoming EU trade commissioner, yesterday found himself at the centre of a transatlantic trade war over multi-billion dollar subsidies to Airbus and Boeing, the civil aircraft manufacturers.


Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams today called for clear the air talks with Irish Premier Bertie Ahern to resolve their row over the Northern Bank robbery.


Funk Takes One Shot Lead at Buick Championship

CROMWELL, Connecticut  - Fred Funk shot a  one-under-par 69 Saturday to take a one-shot lead after the  third round of the Buick Championship.


Slipknot head the field for the UK's big rock ceremony, the Kerrang! Awards, with four nominations.


Smokers must quit, not just cut down, study finds

Smokers eager to cut the risk of dying early from tobacco-related illnesses must quit completely, researchers said on Tuesday, because cutting down -- even by half -- is not enough.


Competition makes for a dreary outlook for the company.


Current Status of Methods and Techniques for Breath Analysis

By Cao, Wenqing; Duan, Yixiang  Due to the great potentials in clinical diagnosis, disease state monitoring, and environmental exposure assessment, the breath test is becoming one of the most desirable noninvasive procedures for clinical diagnostics.


Vandalism Burns Up Preston History Buff: Spray Paint Mars Historic Iron Furnace

By Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.  Sep. 14--ALBRIGHT -- After more than a century and a half, the Virginia Iron Furnace still stands as sturdy as the pyramids of Eygpt, marred only by the red paint of vandals who felt inspired to add their names to its history.


(CBS) Hours after conceding the election, Sen. John Edwards' wife, Elizabeth, was diagnosed with a common form of breast cancer - invasive ductal carcinoma, reports The Early Show medical correspondent Dr.


AFRICA/ALGERIA - ÂSi Ã¨ voluta colpire lÂONU e la ricerca della paceÂ dice a Fides la portavoce dellÂAlto Commissariato dellÂONU per i Rifugiati Algeri (Agenzia Fides)- ÂLa nostra impressione Ã¨ che si sia voluto colpire il simbolo delle Nazioni Unite e con esso quello che lÂONU rappresenta: la ricerca della pace e lÂassistenza alle vittime della violenzaÂ dice allÂAgenzia Fides Laura Boldrini...


European court set to decide on Microsoft

Microsoft will be told on Wednesday whether antitrust sanctions imposed by the European Commission in March will be suspended for several years, in a keenly-awaited decision by a senior European judge.


US health officials received stunning news Tuesday. Half of the nation's ordered flu vaccine will not be received from the British company that produces it.


Nepal government, rebels sign historic peace deal

Nepal's government and Maoist rebels declared a formal end to a decade-old civil war on Tuesday in an accord they called a victory for peace and democracy in one of the world's poorest countries.


LaDainian Tomlinson broke Shaun Alexander's NFL single-season touchdown record of 28 when he scored three times Sunday in the San Diego Chargers' game against the Denver Broncos.


Some want tighter control of ads, in part to stem overuse of pills.


Notebook: Gannon to miss 8 weeks as injury wave continues

The league's injury epidemic didn't pause last weekend, with Oakland quarterback Rich Gannon breaking a vertebra in his neck Sunday that will sideline him for eight weeks.


China, Thailand develop herbal anti-AIDS drug

BEIJING (dpa) - Chinese and Thai scientists have developed a herbal anti-AIDS drug that proved effective in 89 per cent of cases during clinical trials, Chinese state media said on Sunday.


The co-pilot of an American Airlines  jet that crashed nearly three years ago in New York killing 265  people made several inappropriate rudder movements that snapped  the tail fin off the plane, investigators concluded on Tuesday.


Londra, 12:18 - CRICKET, MORTE WOOLMER: IPOTESI PER CAUSE NATURALI

Bob Woolmer non sarebbe stato ucciso. Il coach inglese della nazionale pakistana di cricket, trovato...


Tuomu Ruutu scored with 1:48 left to give Chicago a 2-1 victory over visiting Dallas last night in Denis Savard's first game as the Blackhawks' coach.


Urban music star Jamelia was crowned queen of the ninth annual MOBO awards Thursday when she scooped three prizes.


Dan Ackerman  awards MacBook an âExcellentâ 8.3 (out of 10) rating while proclaiming it âone of the best-loved laptops on the planet.â  Now shipping with Mac OS X Leopard preinstalled, MacBook remains âin our top tier of laptop recommendations.â


Brewing giant SABMiller PLC reported strong third-quarter sales volumes Tuesday amid difficult trading conditions in some markets.


Blockbuster Ends Late Fees, Sees Flat '05

Blockbuster Inc. BBI.N on Tuesday  said it would eliminate late fees on movies and games in the  latest attempt to jump-start a rental business being hammered  by competition ranging from online companies to discount  retailer Wal-Mart.


UN welcomes Egypt offer to send 2,500 troops to Darfur

The United Nations has welcomed a proposal by Egypt to send 2,500 troops to Darfur as part of a joint UN-African Union force aimed at ending violence in western Sudan, a senior Egyptian diplomat said.


Delta Air Lines' pilots union says it had reached a tentative agreement on concessions that could save the struggling carrier from bankruptcy.


Redskins Rookie Expects to 'Grow Up Fast'

With another key member of the injury-weakened Redskins' defense out, rookie linebacker H.B. Blades's role is going to change for the rest of the season.


The International Committee of the Red Cross said Tuesday it has given the Bush administration a confidential report critical of US treatment of terror suspects detained at the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.


The Oscars are over. It's time to pick up the red carpet and move on to the Sammies.


Former Super Flyweight Champion Quiroga Found Dead

SAN ANTONIO, Texas  - Former International Boxing  Federation (IBF) super flyweight champion Robert Quiroga was  killed early Monday, police said.


IF McCline Is Big Time He'll Defeat Byrd

GlovedFist@He's five inches taller, has an eight inch advantage in reach, and out weighs his opponent by at least sixty pounds.


Interesse per Bancamarche, ma non a qualsiasi costo


The Nation: A Push to Fix the Fix on Wall Street

After five years of stepped-up post-Enron-WorldCom oversight, are we in the midst of a regulatory retreat?


President Bush defended his decision not to visit violence-stricken nations like Kenya and Sudan, saying he wanted to focus on his programs to fight AIDS and malaria.


Alberto Gonzales won Senate confirmation Thursday as attorney general despite Democratic accusations that he helped formulate White House policies that led to overseas prisoner abuse and was too beholden to President Bush to be the nation's top law enforcement official.


U.S. Men Yield Long Dominance Of Basketball

The U.S. men's basketball team will be the first not to bring home a gold medal since 1988. The Americans lost to Argentina, 89-81, in the semifinals on Friday.


Ukraine's opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko has said there will be no political persecution if he wins a repeat presidential run-off. He also vowed to serve the interests of the whole country, including ...


The Liberal Democrats are to pledge to cut the basic rate of income tax to 16p in the pound to make tax "fairer".


Bush intelligence plan falls short of 9/11 panel advice

President Bush submitted a plan to Congress yesterday that gives a new national intelligence director authority over much of the intelligence community, but not the full powers sought by the Sept.


Roboticists are using the lessons of 1930s human physiology to build the world's fastest walking robot.


Prime Minister Ariel Sharon today said he has ordered the army to step up its war on Palestinian militants ahead of a planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.


Respect in a Box: Giving John Ford the Major American Artist Treatment

âFord at Foxâ is a gargantuan boxed set that assembles 24 of the 50-some films John Ford made for the studio that was his most consistent home.


(12) Notre Dame 40, Michigan State 37: Quinn Sparks Wild Comeback

Quarterback Brady Quinn seemed to fade as a Heisman trophy candidate in the first half before bouncing back in the second as the Fighting Irish overcame a 17-point deficit to raise their record to 3-1.


Narendra Modi is sworn in as the chief minister of the western Indian state of Gujarat for a second consecutive term.


New guidelines urged for sleep apnea in truckers

NEW YORK  - An expert panel has recommended   new guidelines to more consistently screen and treat commercial   truck drivers for sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that can   disrupt sleep and cause daytime drowsiness.


The Linux code base is so large, with so many lines of code and changes happening more quickly than ever, that some wonder about the role of the independent Linux hacker going forward.


Military claims gains on Iraqi terrorists

The U.S. military claimed an advantage in the fight against al-Qaida in Iraq on Thursday, saying raids since the death of its leader have forced many of its foreign fighters out into the open to be captured or killed.


RCN Corp. , the upstart telecommunications provider that has sought to battle giants like Comcast Corp. and Verizon Communications Inc. in Greater Boston and other markets, unveiled plans yesterday to exit bankruptcy protection by December and shed more than two-thirds of its $1.8 billion debt load.


VITALI Klitschko successfully defended his World Boxing Council heavyweight crown here on Saturday, stopping Britain's Danny Williams one minute and 26 seconds into the eighth round of their scheduled 12-round fight.


These dour CAPS investors see silver linings here.


SOFTWARE maker Adobe has upgraded its flagship desktop publishing products, giving powerful new features to not only the authors of electronic documents but also their recipients.


Rally Offers Putin Support Over Hostage Bloodbath

BESLAN, Russia  - Russian state television  predicted at least 100,000 people would attend a Moscow rally  on Tuesday to denounce terrorism, bolstering President Vladimir  Putin against critics over a Chechnya-linked hostage bloodbath.


Democrats Newly Willing to Compromise on Iraq

Senate Democrats are hoping to force at least modest troop withdrawals in the coming months.


A rogue trader who cost France's Societe Generale bank more than $7 billion by making bad stock market bets was taken into custody on Saturday for questioning, judicial officials said.


FALLEN Press baron Lord Black has indicated he is willing to loosen control of Toronto-based Hollinger Inc amid allegations in an Ontario court filing by Canadian fund manager Catalyst.


Hoaxer, not Hilton, wrote Britney defense posting

Socialite Paris Hilton fell victim  to a hoaxer who wrote a widely publicized Web posting in her  name defending the "partying ethics" of her new friend, singer  Britney Spears, Hilton's spokesman said on Friday.


Airbus predicts huge increase in demand for big aircraft

LONDON Airbus predicted Wednesday that an average of 830 new passenger aircraft would be built each year for the next two decades, and that the new Airbus jumbo A380 will be so successful that Boeing will be forced to develop a competitor.


US President George W. Bush paid his respects to Muslims in the United States and around the world as they began celebrating Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam's calendar.


Motore della crescita attivita' di investment banking (+33%)


Lleyton Hewitt believes he can still win another grand slam title despite conceding Roger Federer has tennis history at his mercy after the world No1's one-sided victory in yesterday's US Open final.


Syrian President Bashar Assad has agreed 'in principle' to a European presence on its border to halt arms shipments to Hezbollah, while Pakistan said Saturday that it would send hundreds of army engineers to ...


Netatalk is a collection of server programs and utilities for handling various protocols employed by Apple Macintosh computers on Unix compatible systems. This allows Unix hosts to act as file, print, and time servers for Apple Macintosh (classic MacOS as well as MacOS X) computers. Additionally Unix hosts using Netatalk can print to AppleTalk-only printers. The Netatalk development team is proud to announce the  second release candidate of the upcoming version 2.0 of the Netatalk suite. Remember that a release candidate implies that the code is very close to a final release, but is still a non-production snapshot. It should therefore be used for testing purposes only but *not* in production.    The suite contains:  * afpd - a file server that implements the Apple Filing Protocol, allowing   clients running MacOS to access Unix file servers * atalkd - an implementation of the AppleTalk protocol * papd - a print server that enables Macintosh computers to access printers   connected to Unix servers * timelord - a time server for synchronizing time over the network * megatron - a tool to convert files in Macintosh specific formats like   BinHex, AppleSingle, or MacBinary into files readable by Unix computers * various supporting programs and utilities  Netatalk is a Free/Open Source Software project and is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Please see    http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html  for the full license text.  News in Netatalk 2.0-rc2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Netatalk 2.0-rc2 is the second release candidate for Netatalk 2.0 which is  a major upgrade for Netatalk 1.6.x.  Please see the NEWS file contained in the distribution for more detailed information.  This release candidate can be found here: https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=8642&package_id=8774


2007 Was Unpredictable, but Letâs Brave 2008 Anyway

Like baseball or the weather, the economy can be a difficult thing to predict. Nonetheless, hereâs a sampling of what economists expect for 2008.


German Parliament Commemorates Holocaust

"After the bitter experiences of the last century, we do not tolerate any kind of extremism, racism and anti-Semitism _ nowhere in the world and especially not in Germany."  Germany's parliament on Friday acknowledged the country's special responsibility in the battle against anti-Semitism and racism. via News Max


Arsenal faces must-win game against Rosenborg to reach knockout ...

The Gunners have one more chance to prove they can cut it in Europe. Arsenal needs to beat Norway's Rosenborg at Highbury on Tuesday to guarantee a place in the knockout stage of the Champions League.


Blair should counter historical dilemmas with bold new initiatives

British Prime Minister Tony Blair may not fully realize the irony in his trips to Iraq and Palestine/Israel Tuesday, where British colonial adventures nearly a century ago left behind contorted national situations that remain volatile and war-ravaged today


Nonostante l'aumento del 53% degli utili del trimestre


When Tammy Brooks's doctors diagnosed her breast cancer last year, the single mother said she did what came naturally: She turned to her friends at the Virginia National Guard.


Blockbuster Offers Cheaper Online Rental

By DAVID KOENIG DALLAS - Blockbuster Inc. is offering lower-priced plans for online movie rentals as it competes with Netflix Inc. in a market that it said could grow 43 percent this year.


Oil falls on U.S. economic concerns, OPEC hike

Oil fell on Tuesday as concerns about U.S. economic health and signs OPEC was ramping up output pulled prices further from the record $90 struck last week.


Kazakh, Ukrainian leaders vow to beef up oil transit

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yushchenko vowed to push forward Western-backed plans for a new oil supply route from the Caspian region to Europe.


Red Hat Sees Half of Sales Outside US in a Year

US-based Red Hat Inc., the world's top distributor of open-source Linux software, expects its international business to increase to half its sales within 12 months, an executive said on Tuesday.


The EU iTunes Music Store retains the same features and per-song price of 99 euro cents, established in June for customers in UK, Germany and France.


Dopo lâinattesa sconfitta in Slovenia, gli azzurri di Marcello Lippi tornano in campo mercoledÃ¬ sera a Parma contro la Bielorussia, per la quarta gara di qualificazione ai Mondiali di Germania 2006. Quello


A new study points to potentially deadly side effects for older women who combine two popular blood pressure drugs. The study found that women who used diuretics along with calcium channel blockers had nearly


The Saudi Binladin Group is not liable for the Sept. 11 attacks, attorneys for the multinational engineering firm claim, because it made Osama bin Laden surrender his stake in the company 14 years ago.


Number of students is on the rise among the schools with Latvian as the language of instruction.


Britain's ex-spy boss: We did not kill Diana

Britain's former spy chief on Wednesday took the rare step of going public to deny that the security services murdered Princess Diana.


THE Big Four accounting firms - Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG and Deloitte - made repeated mistakes in their auditing of US companies, a new watchdog has reported.


A radio show walks a thin line between useful education and societal condemnation, but its on-air hosts help China's teens make sense of sexuality. In Sex Drive Daily.


Dollar Tree reports higher quarterly results

Dollar Tree Stores Inc.  on Wednesday said quarterly profit rose, helped by strong demand for a variety of holiday items.


Spain's Oscar Freire won the road race at the cycling world championships for the third time Sunday in a sprint finish. He joined Belgium's Eddy Merckx and Rik Van Steenbergen and Italy's Alfredo Binda as the only three-time winners.


Fires burn in Colo., Ariz., Utah, Alaska

With another tinderbox summer shaping up in much of the West, officials issued red-flag fire warnings for Colorado on Thursday, while in Arizona a roaring blaze forced the evacuation of about 1,000 homes.


THE billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch has offered to buy a three-storey penthouse in Manhattan for a record $44 million (Â£21.6 million).


Militants kill 14 Philippine marines, behead 10: military

Islamic militants killed 14 Philippine marines searching for a kidnapped Italian priest during a major gunbattle, and later beheaded 10 of them, the military said Wednesday.


Kobe Bryant Rape Case Could Be Headed to California

Attorneys for the Colorado woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape are considering suing the basketball star in his home state of California because of a strict cap on damages in Colorado, they said on Wednesday.


US warplanes have carried out pre-dawn raids on the rebel-held Iraqi city of Falluja, killing at least seven people, hospital officials say.


The story of Wal-Mart's rise from a $23.5 million capitalization.


New Law Allows Needle Exchanges in Washington

President Bush signed legislation lifting a ban that for nearly a decade has prevented city officials from using local tax money for needle exchange programs.


Gordon Brown vows to "step up" efforts to defeat terrorism in Pakistan in the wake of Benazir Bhutto's killing.


Patriots' Plan: Continue Pursuing Perfection

The Patriots have already secured home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but show no signs of sitting their stars for the final two games.


Italy's president dealt a blow to the center-right government Thursday by vetoing one of its centerpiece reforms, an overhaul of the justice system.


Huckabee Steps Back Into the Pulpit at Evangelical Church in N.H.

WINDHAM, N.H., Jan. 6 -- A pastor from Texas was scheduled to deliver the sermon Sunday at a church here called the Crossing.


U.S. and South Korea Begin More Free-Trade Talks

Seoul agreed to resume beef imports as negotiators try to beat the expiration date of President Bushâs âfast-trackâ authority.


CBS took many precautions before the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that aired with Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction," an attorney for the company said Tuesday.


U.S. Women Win Silver; Romania Takes the Gold

The Americans settled for silver Tuesday night, done in as much by their own sloppiness as Romania's superiority.


Sharon Issues Bids for New Housing Units for Settlers

ERUSALEM, Aug. 17 - The day before the Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, faces sharp debate about his policies at his Likud Party convention, his government made an effort on Tuesday to pacify his critics, issuing tenders for 1,001 ...


Remember the population bomb that was set to devour the world's food and pollute its air? Much of its detonation power has leaked out.


Netflix reports first drop in subscriptions

Netflix Inc , the largest online DVD rental company, reported its first-ever quarterly drop in subscriptions and missed Wall Street revenue targets in the face of fierce competition from Blockbuster Inc.


A clever marketing campaign has this writer basking in the olfactory delights of bus shelters.


VAL GARDENA, Italy  - American Steve Nyman claimed his first World Cup race win on Saturday, powered to victory by an old pair of Italian skis that once belonged to local hero Kristian Ghedina.


After Boston University's 2-1 loss to Minnesota last night at Walter Brown Arena, the last game BU will play at the Babcock Street building, nearly half of the Terrier squad trudged down the runway to their locker room.


Palermo, 18:25 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; PRANDELLI: UOMO A TERRA? DECIDONO ARBITRI

Cesare Prandelli sdrammatizza l'episodio del gol di Mutu segnato con il giocatore del Palermo Guana ...


Wal-Mart cuts generic drug prices to $4 in Florida

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday said   it would slash prices on nearly 300 generic prescription drugs   to $4 starting in the Tampa, Florida, area and plans to expand   the plan to all of Florida in January.


Britain clears first hurdles for bank nationalisation bill

The government on Wednesday rushed through the first steps towards passing a bill to nationalise troubled mortgage lender Northern Rock, the bank it had to step in to save six months ago.


A Malaysian minister says there is no ban on workers from India, but a more stringent policy is in place.


Voto USA: Bush a un passo dalla riconferma

Appare ormai vicina la vittoria del presidente degli Stati Uniti e la conquista del suo secondo mandato non sembra piÃ¹ in pericolo. A George W. Bush 269 Grandi Elettori, a John Kerry 221. Il democratico ottiene


A delegation of Tamil Tiger rebels has left Sri Lanka for a three week tour of Europe aimed at putting pressure on the government to resume peace talks.


You can't blame eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY). It has to deal with folks trying to sell everything from body parts to fake props of historical notoriety to Milli Vanilli CDs.


Trial By Fire: Gulfport, Seabees Train Together

By Leigh Coleman, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Jun. 22--GULFPORT -- Thursday morning, Gulfport fire department officials set fire to a single-story wooden home off Old U.S. 49 in Gulfport to test and improve city and Seabee firefighter skills in a real-life, but controlled, environment.


Variety - Disney is readying a sequel to its 1942 classic "Bambi." Universal is prepping a fourth installment of its "American Pie" franchise. And MGM wants to add a Roman numeral to 1983's "WarGames."


Richard Hatch, winner of the first season of the TV show âSurvivorâ in 2000, has been charged with tax evasion.  He is accused of not declaring and paying taxes on the $1 million he received as the winner of the reality show. On top of the winni...


Ministers are discussing a final cost for the 2012 Olympics four times the initial estimate, the BBC learns.


Sixty percent of Poles would support an immediate withdrawal of the country's soldiers from Iraq, while more than 70 percent believe their government made a mistake in sending troops there, according to a ...


Unless you're HP The worldâs insatiable appetite for storing compliance data, viral emails and jpegs of Britney helped the external storage market boost revenues another 7 per cent in the third quarter.â¦


West Indies on top after three strikes against South Africa

The West Indies claimed three early South African wickets as they moved into a strong position on the fourth day of the first Test at St George's Park.


Paris celebrates WWII liberation with period troop parades, 1940s ...

PARIS : Parisians turned out to see French and US military columns roll through their capital in an exuberant re-enactment of the day 60 years ago when Allied forces liberated the city from German occupation.


Il difensore: "SarÃ  una stagione lunga, dobbiamo arrivare in fondo con tutte le forze. La Juve? E' il nemico numero uno". Ma non taglia fuori l'Inter. MILANO, 2 dicembre 2004 - Juventus. Da quando Ã¨ sbarcato


The foiled terrorist attacks in Britain have prompted anxiety and soul searching in India, whose economy is bolstered by its citizensâ ability to work overseas.


The Palestinian Authority Sunday denied reports Yasser Arafat has cancer and will be treated for the illness abroad, the Jerusalem Post reported.


WALTHAM -- What could be worse than welcoming Western Conference foe Sacramento to the FleetCenter tonight for a game that could ensure that the Celtics enter the All-Star break with a .500 record or better? How about welcoming a Sacramento squad desperate for a win after dropping four games in a row? That is the scenario the Celtics face with ...


HRT Promotions Plummet After Negative Study

A study finds the industry didn't flex its mighty marketing arm, and cut direct-to-consumer ads altogether. By Amanda Gardner.


Berlusconi condemns reported killing of Italian hostage in Iraq

Premier Silvio Berlusconi vowed Italian troops would not leave Iraq even and condemned the reported killing of an Italian hostage as an act


From Amin to Lennon: reality-based movies star at London Film Festival

From the murderous rule of Idi Amin to Beatle John Lennon's 1960s peacenik stunts, the line-up for London's annual film fest was unveiled with reality-based movies providing many of the highlights.


There are some indications that statins arenât all theyâre cracked up to be.


Google Inc. on Friday will join the crowded field of services registering Web site addresses in a move aimed at encouraging more usage of the online search leader's free software products.


LONDON: England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is counting on teenager Wayne Rooney to strike fear into Wales when they meet in next weekend's World Cup qualifier.


England's World Cup bid not in danger: Scudamore

England's bid for the 2018 World Cup will not be put in danger by ground-breaking proposals to play league matches abroad, Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said.


MacBook Air users might need to move their new ultra-thin laptops to keep bits moving to and fro, Apple Inc. said in a note on its support site, just one of several problems posted now that the new portable has started shipping.


A series  of explosions rock  Iraq's capital as smoke is seen rising above the zone housing US and Iraqi offices.


Dalla diocesi cattolica di Los Angeles 60 milioni di dollari


This management team delivers the goods -- and takes a big cut.


Edwards unveils plan to control drug advertising

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards on Sunday unveiled a plan to put controls on drug advertising, which he said were misleading patients and driving up health care costs.


Race and Gender Are Issues in Tense Day for Democrats

Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton have been thrust into a social and political debate that transcends their candidacies.


After criticism, Sears plugs Web site's privacy hole

Sears Holdings has taken part of its Managemyhome.com Web site offline following revelations that the site was ...


OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - Caroline Chisholm, laica impegnata nellÂapostolato sociale in Australia, verso la gloria degli altari Sydney (Agenzia Fides) - Il 2008 sarÃ  lÂanno in cui la comunitÃ  cattolica australiana si impegnerÃ  per chiedere lÂapertura del processo di Beatificazione per Caroline Chisholm, laica inglese che ha dedicato la vita allÂapostolato sociale in Australia...


Fifty-six miners are dead and another 92 are still stranded underground after a gas blast at the Daping coal mine in Central China's Henan Province, safety officials said Thursday.


Yahooâs board may decide that selling to Microsoft is the best course, given Yahooâs recent troubles and its sagging share price. But what if it doesnât?


THE RACE: Support for former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Sen. Hillary Clinton in a theoretical general election matchup in New Jersey, with and without an independent candidacy by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.


Briton confirmed among dead in Afghan helicopter crash

A British soldier was among seven NATO troops killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan, the Minister of Defence in London said Thursday.


A LEADING charity today called on the Scottish Executive to act after it emerged Scotlandâs appetite for coal, gas and oil is damaging the worldâs most precious wildlife.


Tropical Storm Karl formed Thursday in the far eastern Atlantic, the 11th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.


Palermo, 22:30 - CALCIO, SERIE A: NELL'ANTICIPO SERALE PALERMO-LIVORNO 3-0

Nell'anticipo serale della 15/a giornata del campionato di serie A, il Palermo ha battuto il Livorno...


Ramos - why I quit Sevilla for Premiership Spurs

Juande Ramos has spoken for the first time to explain why he quit Sevilla to replace Martin Jol as manager of struggling Spurs.


Iran invites IAEA team over contested atomic plans

Iran has invited the International Atomic Energy Agency to send a team to agree how to resolve questions about Tehran's contested atomic program, the U.N. watchdog said on Monday.


Gunmen open fire in a bakery in eastern Baghdad, reportedly killing nine people.


Fed's Kroszner sees steady productivity gains

Federal Reserve Governor Randall   Kroszner said on Wednesday strong U.S. productivity growth   since the mid-1990s seemed set to persist for some time and the   best way to ensure it was by keeping markets open.


Relatives plead for freedom of Sri Lankan hostage in Iraq

Colombo, Oct 31 (PTI) Relatives of a Sri Lankan truck driver taken hostage in Iraq today pleaded to his abductors to release him, saying he had been forced to work there by his Kuwaiti employer.


Canadian Vaccine Policy May Become US Model

When it comes to getting flu shots for its citizens, the United States may someday soon look like a giant version of Canada, its national-health-plan neighbor to the north.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been fined Â£15 000 (about R160 000) for improper conduct over comments he made after the English champions' controversial 2-0 defeat by Manchester United in October.


Amid uproar, pope clarifies remarks on Christian colonization

ROME -- Confronted with continued anger in Latin America, Pope Benedict XVI yesterday acknowledged that the Christian colonization of Indian populations was not as rosy as he portrayed in a major speech earlier this month in Brazil.


Boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Man Utd will always be the top team in England.


Ponting's likely return for fourth Test to force team reshuffle

D-DAY looms for Darren Lehmann after captain Ricky Ponting was yesterday cleared to rejoin the Australian team for the fourth Test.


President Bush and Democratic challenger John F. Kerry combed the Midwest for the last few uncommitted voters on Thursday, each carrying severe warnings


Vulcan bomber project reaches for the sky

Millionaire's donation saves restoration trust Next year's planned fly past over London to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Falklands war now looks likely to feature a Vulcan bomber after a multi-millionaire intervened with his cheque book to save a restoration project dedicated to getting an example airborne, The Daily Telegraph reports.â¦


Bewildered infants await fate in Chad orphanage

ABECHE, Chad  - Toys were scattered on the floor and dozens of drawings stuck to the walls of a compound where Chadian officials say nine French citizens kept dozens of children they intended to smuggle to Europe.


Bangkok, 15:51 - CALCIO, COPPA D'ASIA: AUSTRALIA KO CON IRAQ

L'Australia è stata battuta 3-1 dall'Iraq a Bangkok nella Coppa d'Asia e rischia una clamoros...


Penn State researchers ID worms by speed

Researchers looking to root out computer attacks hope that speed kills.


Treasury aims to cash in on East Coast rail franchise

The successful bidder for the lucrative East Coast main line rail franchise will be forced to pay up to five times more to the Treasury for the privilege of running the route, The Independent understands.


Business & money: Google chief executive makes personal call to boss of Microsoft target to propose working together


France's Socialists try to rally against Sarkozy

France's Socialists, reeling at the prospect of a crushing defeat in parliamentary elections, on Monday called on voters to prevent a landslide victory for President Nicolas Sarkozy in next week's second round ballot.


European talisman Colin Montgomerie is first out in the singles on decisive day three of the Ryder Cup.


North Korea's top legislator Kim Yong-nam has arrived in Beijing for a three-day official visit to China. Talks with Chinese leaders on the stalled six-party negotiations on


FCC: Cable Choice Won't Lower Viewers' Bills

WASHINGTON -- Federal regulators say a proposal to allow cable TV subscribers to pay only for channels they want wouldn't reduce their cable bills.


There has been a big protest in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi against the rule of the country's president, Gen Pervez Musharraf.


'Pirates' actor says he will not go naked on London stage

"Pirates of the Caribbean" star Orlando Bloom disappointed thousands of female fans, insisting Wednesday he would not strip off in his London stage debut, despite fans' hopes he would follow the lead of Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe.


Wreckage from the Genesis space capsule yielded good news on Friday when NASA scientists announced the solar payload may still fulfill its scientific promise.


Giuliani tells Bush heâs sorry for pushing Kerik

WASHINGTON - Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, attended a Christmas dinner at the White House on Sunday night to apologize to his host for pushing Bernard B. Kerik as homeland security secretary.


E' la conclusione della Commissione per le autorizzazioni a procedereNel 2005, infatti, il ministro degli Esteri siedeva nell'aula di Strasburgo                                            Intercettazioni, la richiesta per D'Alema "andava presentata al Parlamento Ue"


AL Wrap: Rangers Overcome Angels, A's Draw Level

Adrian Gonzalez drove in three runs  with a pair of hits as the Texas Rangers beat Anaheim 6-3 in  Arlington on Thursday, dropping the Angels into a first place  tie with Oakland in the AL West.


Ukrainian troupe to kick up excitement with spirited dances

In her 1762 book "A Treatise on the Art of Dancing," author Giovanni Andreas Gallini wrote of Ukraine's Cossacks that "amidst all their uncouth barbarism a sort of dancing," about which "there can hardly be ...


Pakistan, India discuss Kashmir on day two of talks

Top Pakistani and Indian foreign ministry officials tried to resolve the festering dispute over the South Asian nuclear flashpoint of Kashmir during a second and final day of talks.


Highlights from the SEW Blog: Feb. 12, 2007

Featured posts to the Search Engine Watch blog in the past week, along with recent search-related headlines from around the Web.


Triumphant Olympics End With Pride, Relief

ATHENS, Greece - Efharisto! A nervous world learned the Greek word for thank you and repeated it endlessly at an astonishingly successful Athens Olympics that quelled fears, surprised skeptics and greatly honored the birthplace of the games.    Efharisto, Athens, for architectural masterpieces of stadiums and arenas that showcased record performances...


Hard Contact Lenses Temporarily Slow Myopia

Hard contact lenses are associated with a slower rate of progression of myopia in children compared with soft contact lenses, researchers at Ohio State University report.


Source: Renteria Agrees to Sign With BoSox

All-Star shortstop Edgar Renteria has agreed in principle to a $40 million, four-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, who beat his St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series when he grounded to the pitcher for the final out.


Web Site: Iraq Group to Release Italian Journalist

An Iraqi group which claims it is holding an Italian journalist kidnapped in Iraq said Monday it would release her soon because she was not a spy, a statement on an Islamist Web site said.


BERKELEY, Calif. - Three people were arrested by campus police after about 15 students at the University of California, Berkeley got sick from eating what apparently were marijuana-laced cookies.


BT boosts its presence in the US by buying IT market leader Infonet, whose clients include the US government and 1,800 multinational companies.


Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned from office on Monday, ending a controversial tenure as chief law enforcement officer that blemished the administration of President George W. Bush.


Argentine first lady Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner rode an economic boom and her husband's popularity to victory in a presidential election on Sunday to become the country's first elected woman leader.


British grocer J Sainsbury rings up first ever loss

J Sainsbury reported its first ever pretax loss after investing heavily in restructuring aimed at arresting a decline in its fortunes.


Riding the rails of the world with The Man in Seat 61

Every morning a mild-mannered British servant catches his commuter train to London, whips open his laptop and helps change the way people travel around the world.


Blair challenged by British hostage saga

TONY JONES: The ongoing saga of a British hostage held in Iraq is proving to be a real political challenge for Tony Blair. The family of Ken Bigley has attacked the Prime Minister for doing nothing, while Mr Bigley faces death.


Will Smith's The Pursuit of Happyness tops the US box office, beating a live action remake of Charlotte's Web.


Sproose.com Social Search Engine Launches in Beta A new social search and personalization engine joined the mix today as Sproose.com has opened in Beta form. Sproose.com provides a peer-moderated ranking, prioritization and community networking solution for individuals and affinity groups, with a focus on utilizing user and group information to produce the most relevant results for [...]


Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Cuba won its third Olympic baseball gold medal by beating Australia 6-2 in the final Wednesday night.


Iran Says Its Missiles Can Now Reach 1,250 Miles

Iran has increased the range of its missiles to 1,250 miles, a senior official was quoted as saying Tuesday. The range would puts parts of Europe within reach for the first time.


Federer through but Murray slips up in Japan

World number one Roger Federer overcame stubborn Serb qualifier Viktor Troicki 7-6 7-6 to reach the third round of the Japan Open on Wednesday.


Dell, Alienware price up Samsung solid-state drive options

Ow, that hurts Want to equip your next laptop with a Flash-based solid-state hard drive? You can if you're after a Dell XPS or an Alienware m9750. Samsung said this week it's sending 32GB and 64GB SSDs to both companies. But fitting them will cost you.â¦


THE Israeli army ended its 17-day-long incursion into the Gaza Strip over the weekend after carrying out its assignment to exact a price for the firing of rockets by Hamas at towns inside Israel.


A therapist helps to rebuild functions (and families) shattered by brain trauma.


A new low threat virus has been popping up on some Symbian OS-powered phones, according to an F-Secure anti-virus. The virushas been found at some Symbian shareware download sites under the filename "Extended


Venezuelan Official Sees Economic Growth

Venezuela's economy should grow between 14 and 16 percent this year, led by strength in the country's oil industry, one of the central bank's seven directors said Tuesday.


FOXBOROUGH -- It's nothing new to hear a pro football player, especially here, say before he plays his old team that the reunion is really no big deal, that he approaches each game the same.


The U.S. influenza season is  starting slowly but it is still too early to tell how severe  the outbreak will be as the nation faces a vaccine shortage,  the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC) said on Sunday.


The immortal tramp: Charlie's laughter never died

History says Charlie Chaplin breathed his last on the Christmas of 1977. But millions the world over would say he lives on in their laughter and in their hearts. How can the immortal possibly die?


Accra, 10:50 - CALCIO, AFRICA: KANOUTE MIGLIOR GIOCATORE 2007

Frederic Kanoute, attaccante del Siviglia, è stato votato miglior giocatore africano del 2007...


An end to the U.S. political season coupled with enhanced border security has significantly improved the climate in the United States for comprehensive immigration reform, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday.


Armies of shirtless men pushed opulent floats toward Rio's samba stadium Sunday for the centerpiece of Brazil's carnival celebrations, a hard-fought samba dance competition.


Radcliffe's real test goes far beyond the pain

It was the morning after the night before, and Paula Radcliffe was pondering the big decision - "probably the biggest decision she will have to make in her running life", the Independent on Sunday described it at the time.


IT HAS been a rough few years for insurers - and, this week, it just got a lot worse. The attack by Eliot Spitzer, New Yorkâs attorney general, on the probity of the United States insurance industry - and


Bee Capitol Bureau. Slamming the state for failing to adequately monitor more than $100 million in grants that lawmakers doled out for pet projects in their districts, Controller Steve Westly


Wi-Fi emerges as emergency communications alternative in Fla.

Wi-Fi hot spots emerged as a new emergency communications alternative in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley, with traffic at some outlets up 50%.


U.S. President George W. Bush called on Monday for a Middle East peace conference bringing together Israel, the Palestinians and some Arab neighbors and led by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.


Troops Become U.S. Citizens on Veterans Day

Marine Cpl. David Antonio Garcia stood on the deck of an aircraft carrier Thursday and was sworn in as an American citizen — after already serving under the U.S. flag in Iraq.


Ukrainian CEC announces electionâs results: Yushchenko overtakes ...

Ukrainian PM Viktor Yanukovich has received 40.03% of the vote (10,807,068 votes), and Viktor Yushchenko has 39.16% (10,572,530) in the Ukrainian presidential election.


The San Diego Chargers have signed rookie quarterback Philip Rivers to a six-year contract, the team announced Monday. Rivers, the North Carolina State product chosen by the Giants with the No.


Bulgaria Among Lowest Income Countries in OECD Survey of 42 Nations

Bulgaria is among the countries with lowest incomes according to a latest report on 42 nations by the Organisation for economic Co-operation and Development, the Sofia daily Sega said Wednesday.


U.S. Troops Head for Afghanistan to Protect Voters

The United States has begun flying  up to 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to  Afghanistan to provide increased security for that country's  Oct. 9 presidential election, the military said on Wednesday.


The UK's top 100 firms show a collective Â£15bn surplus in pension schemes, a complete turnaround in two years.


By Jenna Spinelle  JENNA SPINELLE           While the Pennsylvania Academy of Music's new facility takes shape in downtown Lancaster, its students and faculty will be hitting the road again this summer.


Paul Vance, co-writer of 1960 song Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, dies at 68.


Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych arrives in Kharkiv on two-day working visit

Kharkiv has to be an integration centre of Ukrainian-Russian cooperation, Mr Yanukovych stated at a meeting of regional administration officers and managers of enterprises.


BrainAcademy 2007: are you smart enough?

No winners last year, the gauntlet is down BrainAcademy, the competition that hands out bursaries to promising computer science students, is kicking off again this summer. Last year the challenge proved too tough for the entrants: no one managed to survive all three elimination rounds to claim the prize.â¦


At least 66 killed in India-Pakistan train blast

DEEWANA, India  - Two bombs exploded aboard a train bound from India to Pakistan, sparking a fire that killed at least 66 passengers on Monday, an apparent attempt to sabotage a peace process between the nuclear-armed rivals.


Irish PM Bertie Ahern tells parliament he regrets "misjudgements" over loans and event money.


Orderly, pornography-free and safe for children, "meet-me," an online interactive virtual Tokyo, is Japan's answer to "Second Life." Or so its creators hope.


Vuitton Is Embracing Medium of the Masses

In an unusual marketing move for a fashion and luxury goods brand, Louis Vuitton said it planned to advertise on television for the first time.


There's a reason Philip Roth's new novel is charging up the best-seller list: the story, set from 1940-1942, is on its face linked to the wartime of 2001-2004.


Virgin launches subscription-based music service

On Monday, Virgin Group subsidiary Virgin Digital launched an online store designed to leverage the name recognition of its brick-and-mortar Virgin Megastore while competing with a subscription-based model.


A passenger jet was hijacked Thursday shortly after takeoff from Mauritania and flown to the Canary Islands, where security forces raided the plane and arrested a suspect, Spain's Foreign Ministry said.Comment


BT on Monday struck a deal with Research In Motion to market RIM's BlackBerry mobile e-mail and personal information management system in Europe.


The polygamist "prophet" is found guilty of accessory to rape, a victory for a novel legal tactic focusing on child abuse


A Thai woman who died of bird flu may be the first in the latest outbreak to catch it from human contact.


A bomb attack Friday against a convoy of French troops killed one soldier and injured many Afghans near the blast, while heavy fighting in southern Afghanistan killed about 75 Taliban fighters and six civilians, officials said.


The first man to climb Mount Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary, has died at the age of 88


Reports: Israeli spy operating inside Pentagon

The American TV network CBS reported Friday that the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) is convinced an Israeli spy is operating inside the Pentagon.


The largest seizure of counterfeit Microsoft software and components ever - some $80 million worth - along with the indictments of 11 people suspected of being involved in the piracy is being credited to a two-year investigation undertaken in a


Lower Oil Prices, More Durable-Goods Orders Boost Stocks

The markets posted solid gains as crude prices dropped below $45 a barrel and orders for big-ticket items rose. By Laurie Sullivan.


By Jenn Abelson, The Boston Globe  Sep. 15--Miami media mogul Ed Ansin, who owns WHDH-TV (Channel 7) in  Boston, said yesterday that he plans to buy WLVI-TV (Channel 56) for $113.7  million and make over its 10 p.m. newscast to appeal to a younger demographic.


CALGARY - Calgary's already sizzling business community has scooped its biggest prize yet with the move from Toronto of Imperial Oil Ltd.


Microsoft portrayed its Longhorn decision as a necessary winnowing to hit the 2006 timetable. The announcement on Friday, Microsoft executives insisted, did not point to a setback in software


New Hampshire is John McCain's last stand, his best opportunity to revive a presidential campaign that was near death last summer.


At 23, Mariana should be carefree. She is finishing up her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, and has been accepted to a master's program at Harvard University's education school.


New York, 00:22 - PECHINO 2008: DARFUR, SPIELBERG RITIRA CONSULENZA

Steven Spielberg ha rinunciato all'incarico di consulente artistico per le Olimpiadi di Pechino. Il ...


Access to MySpace Blocked in Apple Stores

Apple said Friday that it had banned access to MySpace from its demonstration computers, claiming casual browsing of the popular social networking site was taking up bandwidth.


Nokia cuts profitability target, sees slower 2007

The world's top cellphone  maker Nokia on Tuesday cut its profit margin forecasts for the  next two years and joined market analysts in forecasting slower  growth for the global mobile phone market in 2007.


BEIJING - Former President Jiang Zemin turned over his last major post as chairman of the commission that runs China's military to his successor, Hu Jintao, the government said Sunday, completing the country's first peaceful leadership transition since its 1949 revolution.    Jiang, whose term was to have run until 2007, handed in his resignation during a meeting of the ruling Communist Party's Central Committee, the official Xinhua News Agency said...


Panhandle residents heed lessons of the past

The white sand beaches of this resort community are usually filled with families and children strolling and playing in the surf. But on Tuesday, they were empty


American Men Salvage Bronze in Basketball

The U.S. men's basketball team can console itself with two things: third place and the highest point total of the Olympic tournament. The Americans took the bronze-medal game seriously Saturday night and earned some revenge in a 104-96 victory over Lithuania. But that wasn't what they came to Athens for.


Il presidente Del Vecchio, puntiamo a fare meglio nel 2008


TRADING victories like heavyweight boxers swapping mighty punches, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are locked in a championship race in which every lost point will be seized upon as a sign of frailty.


Friendly Fire: The Birth of an Anti-Kerry Ad

fter weeks of taking fire over veterans' accusations that he had lied about his Vietnam service record to win medals and build a political career, Senator John Kerry shot back yesterday, calling those statements ...


California OKs class-action suits for unpaid overtime

Arbitration policies can't stop litigation The California Supreme Court ruled this week that employees who claim they've been cheated out of overtime can sue their employer, whether or not the company's arbitration policy forbids class actions.â¦


The 'Real' Villeneuve Returns with a Smile

Formula One witnessed the return of the  'real' Jacques Villeneuve last weekend, according to manager  Craig Pollock.


The Claim: Drinking Makes You Warmer in Winter

In moderation, the right beverage can bring cheer on a cold winter night. But will it really warm you up?


JERUSALEM -- US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice hosted an Israeli-Palestinian summit here yesterday, but the session produced little beyond promises to uphold past agreements and meet again soon.


Capo Stato: sciogliere Camere e' sempre una decisione grave


Microsoft, Dassault Systemes in Strategic Alliance

Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O, the world's  largest software maker, and France's Dassault Systemes  DAST.PA have forged a global, 5-year strategic alliance to  deliver Dassault's 3D software to firms using the Microsoft  software platform.


Pfizer Shares Plummet on Loss of a Promising Heart Drug

PfizerÂs stock fell almost 11 percent on Monday in a trading frenzy that shaved more than $21 billion off its market value.


EarthLink, the US Internet service provider, and SK Telecom, the leading South Korean mobile carrier, formed a $440m joint venture dubbed SK-Earthlink, to offer mobile services in the US.


Thousands of Kashmiri Muslims, scarred by 15 years of violence, have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, days after India announced it will reduce the number of troops in the disputed Himalayan territory.


Russia's Korzhanenko wins women's shot put at site of original Olympics

Russia's Irina Korzhanenko became the first woman to win a gold medal at the ancient site that birthed the Olympics, recording the three longest throws of the shot put competition.


Russia succession intrigue follows Putin to Minsk

The president of Belarus discounted suggestions Russian leader Vladimir Putin could use talks on rejuvenating the idea of a merged post-Soviet state to create a power base after he steps down next year.


The design chief of home furnishing giant IKEA was recently asked in China, now home to two of the blue and yellow warehouses selling the Scandinavian lifestyle, if he was worried about being a "design imperialist."


Chelsea have hit back at claims by Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon that the Blues spending power was over-inflating the transfer market for other European clubs.


A JUDGE today ordered Chile's former dictator Augusto Pinochet to stand trial for murder and kidnappings under his iron-fisted rule between 1973 and 1990.


EDITORIAL: Lying Spammers Banned From Virginia: An Appeals Court Has Upheld Virginia's Tough Anti-Spam Law, but the Fight Still Lacks National Leadership.

By The Roanoke Times, Va.  Sep. 8--The Virginia Court of appeals this week upheld protections for people tired of spam in their e-mail inboxes. A state crackdown, however, will not much dent the spam machine. Effective federal legislation and enforcement is required.


Preparations are on schedule for NASA's first nighttime space shuttle launch in four years, managers said Wednesday.


Serbia has will to arrest Mladic: del Ponte

Serbia is finally showing the  political will to arrest Bosnian Serb fugitive Ratko Mladic  after years of delays and false starts, the chief prosecutor of  the U.N. war crimes tribunal in The Hague said on Saturday.


A Foolish chat with the tyke-set clothier's CEO.


Canadian thought dead in Chechnya was reluctant to travel to region: sources

VANCOUVER (CP) - A young Vancouver man reported killed in Chechnya by Russian forces went to the region reluctantly, sources told The Canadian Press on Friday.


The foreign community's fragile sense of security took another blow Friday as news spread of the latest kidnapping of foreigners in the Iraqi capital


"Prison Break" actor in car crash that killed teen

Actor Lane Garrison of the popular  U.S. television show "Prison Break" was in a car accident late  on Saturday that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured two other  teenagers, Beverly Hills police said on Sunday.


U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher  market open on Friday, snapping back from the previous day's  losses, as oil prices eased below $53 a barrel and General  Electric Co. GE.N reported earnings in line with Wall  Street's expectations.


His passion for soccer has him playing, coaching

His Wheaton College soccer career ended with his third straight selection as a Division 3 All-American a year ago. James Greenslit , though, has no intention of leaving the game any time soon.


Since bursting on to the scene by reaching the 2001 French Open semi-finals as a 19-year-old, Justine Henin has built a reputation as one of the most talented yet enigmatic sportswomen.


Goldman profit rises on banking, mortgage trades

Goldman Sachs Group Inc  said on Tuesday its fourth-quarter earnings rose as a timely bet against subprime mortgages and higher investment banking fees helped it sidestep the credit crunch that hammered the rest of Wall Street.


LONDON -- Royal Dutch/Shell Group on Wednesday announced a $150 million increase in the amount of money it will spend in 2004 on exploration and production in Europe, bringing the total to $1.


Toll of Deadly Tornadoes in South Climbs Past 50

Authorities were searching for victims after a wide swath of thunderstorms packing tornadoes, high winds and hail swept through the South.


Demi Moore is now officially Mrs Ashton Kutcher

The actress has officially changed her name to Mrs Ashton Kutcher, two years after tying the knot with her actor hubby.


Deadline looms for N.Irish self-rule breakthroug

Northern Ireland's feuding political parties meet later on Friday to take what London and Dublin hope will be a critical step towards restoring self-government in the British-ruled province.


DR Congo says it is sending thousands of troops to the border with Rwanda amid growing tensions.


EINDHOVEN, Netherlands  - Philips Electronics said  on Tuesday it had trimmed its 2005 global chip market outlook  to zero growth from a previous 5 percent rate forecast.


Two armed men disguised as Muslim  women in burqas held up a bank in Sarajevo and got away with  some $40,000, Bosnian police said on Tuesday.


Former workers at an Aberdeen textile firm could lose out on pension cash due to a technicality.


New York, 23:47 - TENNIS, US OPEN: FEDERER AGLI OTTAVI

Lo svizzero Roger Feder, numero uno del mondo e testa di serie numero 1, si è qualificato per...


U.S. Space Plan Is Slow To Gain Acceptance

After Bush's call for Americans to return to moon and then voyage to Mars meets with tepid support, NASA turns to a private firm to sell the initiative.


Margie Patel, queen of the junk bond mutual fund world, is trying her hand at the stock market.


British Gas owner Centrica says it plans to cut retail gas prices in spring 2007 after a drop in wholesale costs.


Jesus inspired Christians. Movie buffs, on the other hand...


No Foul Play Suspected in Monday's Tiki Hut Fire

By Patrick Donohue, Destin Log, Fla.  Jun. 13--Destin fi refighters got an early wake-up call Monday morning.   At about 6 a.m., the Destin Fire Control District received a call that one of the "tiki huts" at Silver Shells Condominium in Destin was on fi re.


French police were today investigating a possible terrorist connection after 10 people were slightly injured in a pre-dawn bomb blast outside the Indonesian embassy in Paris.


IAEA set to approve new nuclear mission to N.Korea

The International Atomic Energy Agency's governing body is expected on Monday to authorize the dispatch of U.N. monitors to North Korea to verify the shutdown of its atomic bomb program, diplomats said.


ANOKA, Minn.  - Democrat John Kerry on Thursday  challenged Republican President Bush, to weekly debates from  now until the Nov. 2 presidential election.


Swiss banking giants risk client flight over subprime: analysts

Swiss banking titans UBS and Credit Suisse risk losing clients to smaller rivals as annual results next week reveal the heavy impact of the US subprime crisis on their balance sheets.


In Illinois, Obama Still Bests Republicans More Easily than Clinton

Rasmussen Reports - A plurality of 46% of Illinois voters would vote for a generic Democrat if the Presidential election were held today, while only 35% would vote for the GOP candidate. But Senator Barack Obama benefits more from the pro-Democratic leaning than does Senator Hillary Clinton.


The inventor of the world wide web receives one of Britain's most prestigious honours, the Order of Merit.


U.N. must boost presence in Somalia: aid officials

The United Nations urgently needs  international support to boost its presence in Somalia and  restore basic services, or the country could collapse into  chaos, U.N. aid officials said on Monday.


Eureka! Has Australia found its 'defining moment'?

Friday is the 150th anniversary of Eureka Day. For some Australians, it's their Boston Tea Party.


Roma, 19:06 - CALCIO, PAPARESTA SQUALIFICATO PER 8 MESI

L'arbitro Gianluca Paparesta è stato sospeso per otto mesi, dal 20 ottobre 2006 al 19 giugno ...


I tre al Manifesto, siamo delusi da governo che non fa nulla


Georgia kills two Russian officers in disputed clash

Georgia and Russia clashed at the United Nations on Wednesday over an incident in which Georgian security forces killed two Russian officers training insurgents in the breakaway region of Abkhazia.


Liverpool, 12:31 - Calcio, Gb: niente stadio in comune tra Liverpool e Everton

Niente stadio in comune tra Liverpool e Everton. Dopo un anno di colloqui Ã¨ stato valutato che tra i...


Technology that can converge different wireless gadgets into a single device is discussed at a conference.


The problem with hotel rooms: Where's the innovation?

Blog: If the hotel industry is lagging behind, is that a solid indication of where we are in terms of innovation?


Bush Cites Report in Criticizing Kerry's Health Care Proposals

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 Â In criticizing Senator John Kerryâs health care proposals, President Bush cited âthe Lewin reportââ as an authoritative source.


Professor Sentenced for Providing Bacteria for Art

Dr. Robert Ferrell, a University of Pittsburgh geneticist, has been sentenced to a year of unsupervised release and fined $500 for providing Steven Kurtz, an artist friend, with bacteria to use in his biotech-theme artwork, The Associated Press reported. Dr. Ferrell pleaded guilty in October to a misdemeanor count of âmailing an injurious article.â Mr. Kurtz, a member of the faculty of the University at Buffalo, faces trial on federal mail and wire-fraud charges. Prosecutors say Dr. Ferrell sent away for the relatively harmless bacteria for Mr. Kurtz because he could not have obtained it on his own. His defenders maintain that Mr. Kurtz was merely trying to provoke discussion through art and that government prosecution stifles debate. The case began as an antiterrorism investigation after the police saw laboratory equipment in Mr. Kurtzâs home after the death of his wife, but suspicions of terrorism were swiftly ruled out.


Russia successfully tested a new sea-based ballistic missile Thursday after several previous failures, a naval spokesman said.


Deforestation and climate change are returning the mosquito-borne disease to parts of Peru after 40 years.


Jerry Lewis apologizes for anti-gay slur

Comedian Jerry Lewis apologized on Tuesday for his use of an anti-gay slur during the weekend broadcast of his annual Labor Day Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.


The U.S. economy grew at its fastest rate in four years during the third quarter, the government confirmed on Thursday, but a surge in new claims for jobless benefits showed the labor market is softening.


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Eight dead, 46 injured in French motorway pileup

Eight people were killed and 46 injured, most of them Portuguese coach passengers, in a pile-up of five vehicles on a motorway in southwest France, authorities said.


An evangelical church in Tysons Corner, Va., is growing beyond its 13,000 worshippers and $93 million campus, following the trend of modern megachurches.


An FBI raid on the Capitol Hill  office of a congressman under investigation in a bribery  scandal did not violate the constitutional separation of  powers, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said on Sunday.


Ex-Calif. City Mayor Sentenced for Bribes

A former suburban mayor was sentenced Monday to nearly six years in prison for a scheme in which he and other government officials pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to steer city business to contractors.


Londra, 16:15 - CALCIO, CHELSEA: OPERATO MAKELELE

Claude Makelele, centrocampista del Chelsea, è stato operato ieri al timpano destro. Lo stop ...


Federated Department Stores Inc.  FD.N is in preliminary talks to buy rival May Department  Stores Co. MAY.N, the Wall Street Journal reported on  Thursday.


Dutch election shows up Europe's anxieties

After Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic and Austria, now the Netherlands has woken up to an election result that has yielded no clear winner and promises a prolonged period of political drift and uncertainty.Comment


Detectives investigating the murder of a businessman found shot dead question members of the public one week on.


Church, Carol Stream Reach Annexation Deal

By Jack Komperda Daily Herald Staff Writer  Following months of negotiation, the village of Carol Stream approved an annexation agreement Tuesday with Wheaton Bible Church.


Bush Campaign Lawyer Aids Anti-Kerry Vets

WASHINGTON - One of President Bush's election lawyers also advises a group running ads against Democratic rival John Kerry. A Democratic Party attorney works for the group behind commercials that criticize Bush...


German-U.S. automaker DaimlerChrysler AG said Monday it has sold its 10.5 percent stake in South Korea's Hyundai Motors Co., a move that it expects will raise more than $900 million.


BEIJING, July 15 -- After four years of off-and-on negotiations, North Korea said it began closing down its main nuclear reactor Saturday, shortly after receiving a first boatload of fuel oil aid.


Morbegno (Sondrio), 18:54 - CICLOCROSS, TROFEO LOMBARDIA: LA QUINTA PROVA A FONTANA

La 5/a prova del Trofeo Lombardia di ciclocross è stata vinta dal campione italiano under 23 ...