NTT DoCoMo, IBM, Intel team to secure mobile devices

With an eye towards making mobile devices and the commerce services that run over them more secure, NTT DoCoMo Inc., Intel Corp. and IBM Corp. on Wednesday published a jointly developed security specification called the Trusted Mobile Platform.


New strategy inspires hope in HIV prevention

An international team of researchers led by Case Western Reserve University has brought millions of vulnerable women closer to a potentially powerful weapon against HIV.


PARIS -- Leaders across the world yesterday expressed solidarity with the United States on the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. But behind the soaring rhetoric, a strong skepticism remained toward America's war on terror and President Bush's leadership.


Bush Now Saying 'We Will Win' Terror War

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Aug. 31, 2004 - President Bush will tell the nation's largest veterans' group Tuesday that "we will win" the war on terror, seeking to quell controversy and Democratic criticism of his remark


LOS ANGELES -- The NASA spacecraft Cassini, which is carrying a European Space Agency probe, cut off communications with controllers on Monday as it prepared to peer beneath a veil of smog shrouding Saturn's moon, Titan.


Linebacker LaVar Arrington, who missed last week's preseason game in Miami with a sprained knee, may be forced to miss Friday's contest.


Alle cerimonie di apertura dell'anno giudiziario


Prescribes integrated networks BT has won NHS contracts worth Â£36m to create "communities of interest" for five primary care trusts.â¦


John Gardner, Who Continued the James Bond Series, Dies at 80

John Gardner was a prolific British thriller writer who wrote more novels about Bond â James Bond â than Ian Fleming did.


L'Avana, 11:12 - SCHERMA, CDM SPADA DONNE: DOMINIO AZZURRO A CUBA

Vittoria azzurra nel Torneo Internazionale di L'Aavana, prova valida per la Coppa del Mondo di spada...


Helicopters Crash; Attacks on Zarqawi Network Continue

Two US Army pilots were killed when two cargo helicopters crashed Oct. 16 in southwest Baghdad, Iraq, Multinational Force Iraq officials reported.


A Beijing man planning to protest against evictions to make way for new buildings in Beijing is reportedly jailed for four years.


Vietnam's president visits HIV/AIDS ward

Vietnam's president visited an HIV/AIDS hospital ward in Hanoi on Wednesday in a bid to reduce the stigma surrounding the disease and prove that the communist country's leaders are committed to tackling it.


Euro defense company develops "hacker-proof" encryption.


Blog: A recent study from Harvard University showed that the majority of teens and young adults on the Internet aren't reading the news, and many of them aren't going to find it on social networks.


Foreign oil workers in Nigeria were given three days notice to leave Tuesday by rebels who threaten "all-out war" against the government, the BBC reported.


Senator Norm Coleman says he has concerns about Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's leadership because of the lack of armored vehicles in Iraq.


Shame of Imported Labor in Kurdish North of Iraq

Foreign workers in Iraqâs Kurdish north say they have been deceived by the agents who arranged their journeys.


NEW YORK - They gathered on Oct. 19 for a ritual known to thousands of New York co-op owners, the annual meeting. The board president, Richard Cohen, and his wife, newscaster Paula Zahn, threw open their second


At least 18 oil workers die after a drilling rig and an oil platform collide in stormy seas in the Gulf of Mexico.


New technology supercharges dog-sled racing. This is the real polar express. By Aria Pearson from Wired magazine.


Many doctors stay mum on controversial care: study

Do not always expect straight talk from your doctor about treatments he or she disapproves of -- 14 percent of physicians believe it is acceptable to withhold information about controversial topics, according to a study published on Wednesday.


American League Game Summary - Kansas City At Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN -- Terry Tiffee led off the bottom of the ninth inning with his first major league homer to lift the Minnesota Twins past the Kansas City Royals, 4-3.


Pats coach Belichick fined for video of opponent's signals

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been fined $500,000 for using video to tape an opponent's touchline signals, the National Football League said on Thursday.


Lo ha annunciato il colonnello Aviv Feigel, ufficiale israeliano

BETLEMME (Cisgiordania, 24 dic. 2004) - Le autoritÃ  israeliane si sono impegnate a prendere provvedimenti speciali per garantire la sicurezza delle celebrazioni natalizie a Betlemme, e ad allentare le restrizioni


Nearly 1.6m copies of the final Harry Potter book have been ordered online ahead of its release later this month.


Santana's pitching sends Minnesota to Game 1 victory

We have seen this before from the New York Yankees in October, with them looking up early to answer questions about the pending demise of their dynasty.


Northern Rock, one of Britainâs biggest casualties of the credit crisis, sold part of its mortgage portfolio to JPMorgan as it seeks to repay about Â£25 billion, or $49 billion, in emergency financing.


Fans in a Video Playoff for Super Bowl Tickets

The Coors Brewing Company is offering consumers a chance to win tickets for the 2008 or 2009 Super Bowl by submitting video clips to its Web sites.


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The UN chief warns against an assault on rebel-held Falluja, as US troops begin pounding the city's outskirts.


Internet giant Yahoo Inc. is offering to help consumers and office workers sift through the digital mishmash stored on their computers with a free software product to be introduced Tuesday.


Sakonnet Vineyards, 162 West Main Rd., Little Compton, hosts "Great Chefs, Wines & Beers of the Ocean State," a benefit event for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Featured will be the food and wines of 30-40 of the state's chefs and wineries.


Local authorities in the UK count the cost of gum crime

The Mayan tribes of South America would chew chicle, a natural form of rubber. Ancient Greeks used the resin of a mastic shrub, and early American settlers gnawed on a mixture of spruce sap and beeswax.


Il presidente di Confindustria rilancia l'allarme nell'intervento all'AssolombardaE attacca la politica "fatta di risse e alterchi e distante dai cittadini"                                          Montezemolo contro l'evasione fiscale "Lo 0,8% oltre 100mila euro, uno scandalo"


The Brown & Williamson executive talks to TIME


Blog: Six models of Nokia and Pharos brand enterprise-class phones show up on Dell.com.


The nationâs fleet of commercial planes is aging as carriers put off buying more comfortable and fuel-efficient jets.


It's survivors gone wild! Three cast members of CBS' "Survivor: Cook Islands" luxuriated in a hot tub on Thursday night's show, leaving their dirty, sweaty clothes behind.


A link between young children being exposed to some cleaning products and developing asthma in later life has been suggested by researchers.


State Health Officials Fault Lack of Federal Action on Waterproofing Sprays

State officials complain that the federal government has failed to properly investigate a long-running series of lung injuries tied to widely available waterproofing sprays.


The confirmed death toll in Asia, after Sunday's massive earthquake and tsunamis, has surged past 125,000. Indonesia which bore the brunt of the catastrophe, has updated its toll to almost 80,000 with entire coastal villages washed away.


RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia's law banning the massive distribution of junk e-mail is an unconstitutional barrier to free speech, a lawyer for a former spammer told the state's highest court Wednesday.


Golf: Tiger and Colin share lead at World Challenge

THOUSAND OAKS, California : Host Tiger Woods fired a four-under par 67 here Thursday to match fellow American Jim Furyk and Scotland's Colin Montgomerie for the lead after the first round of the World Challenge.


Cgil, Cisl e Uil:almeno non devono essere maggiori a entrate


Daimler: Mitsubishi Projects Not in Peril

FRANKFURT/TOKYO  - DaimlerChrysler AG DCXGn.DE  insisted on Thursday that joint development projects with  Mitsubishi Motors Corp 7211.T (MMC) would continue despite  its refusal this year to help bail out its Japanese partner.


Abbas, Olmert to meet in Egypt for talks on Gaza

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - The Palestinian and Israeli leaders agreed on Thursday to meet for the first time in two months after an Islamist takeover of the Gaza Strip prompted both to sharpen their confrontation with Hamas in the enclave.


Has Disney lost its touch, or is it just the pause that refreshes?


China concerned by U.S. satellite missile plan

China is concerned by U.S. plans to  shoot down an ailing spy satellite and is considering what  "preventative measures" to take, the Foreign Ministry said on  Sunday.


Bomb Explodes in Argentine Branch of Citibank

A small bomb exploded early on Thursday in an Argentine branch of Citibank but nobody was injured, police said.


Tata set to win Jaguar, Land Rover auction: report

Ford Motor Co  is poised to name  India's Tata Motors  as preferred bidder for its  Jaguar and Land Rover brands, Britain's Sunday Times newspaper  reported.


Hamas and Fatah security officials exchanged fire at Gaza's border with Egypt on Tuesday as Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh passed through on his way to reconciliation talks


Il mercato saluta l'accordo con titoli sugli scudi


Emi profits fall but online music market improving

LONDON: EMI, the world's third-largest music group, reported a drop in first-half profits on Friday but said the beleaguered industry was rebounding as online music sales start to take off.


They couldn't get the big names to play in this year's Buick Championship and for the better part of yesterday's final round at TPC River Highlands


BAGHDAD, Iraq - Explosions hit five Christian churches in Baghdad on Saturday and the U.S. command said four more American troops and an Iraqi interpreter were killed by car bombs as violence flared while Iraqi Muslims began marking the holy month of Ramadan...


New fundraising totals soon in 2008 race

Republican John McCain and Democrat John Edwards are in danger of losing their place among the leading presidential contenders if their spring fundraising falls too short of earlier totals.


Gov. Schwarzenegger has broken with the Republican party and endorsed a $3 billion California bond measure that would fund embryonic stem-cell research.


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Palestinians blame Israel for missile hit

Homebound during an Israeli military offensive, the Hajaj family was passing the time drinking tea and roasting corn in the backyard when a missile hit, killing 46-year-old Amna Hajaj and two of her 15 children.


New research discounts a common theory on why poor children are more likely to be overweight than children from wealthier families.


Adolf Hitler flickers on old newsreels, a grainy ghost of spastic gesture and rousing speech. Arm slanted skyward, face drenched


Ford to Check 740,000 SUVs for Transmission Glitch

Ford Motor Co. announced plans on  Monday to notify about 740,000 owners of 2004 model-year  Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers of a potential transmission  problem in the popular sport utility vehicles.


Dr Harold Benjamin, Founder of The Wellness Community, Dies at Age ...

(TWC), an international, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope for all people affected by cancer, announced that its founder, Harold H. Benjamin, Ph.


Obesity Raises Risk of Abnormal Heartbeat

TUESDAY, Nov. 23 (HealthDayNews) -- Add another cardiovascular problem to the list of life-threatening conditions associated with obesity: atrial fibrillation.


The Philadelphia Museum Expands Into a Landmark

The renovated Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building, an Art Deco landmark that has been enlarged by Gluckman Mayner Architects of New York, is the first phase of an ambitious plan to expand and update the Philadelphia Museum.


Canon Inc. and Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday they will start selling large-screen flat-panel TVs next year that boast better images and consume less power than plasma display panels and liquid crystal displays.


Ukraine, with no assembly or cabinet, faces talks

Ukraine, still lacking a government and  working parliament three months after an election, faces tough  bargaining as parties launch talks to overturn a battered  international image before the harvest and onset of winter.


The company has no further expansion plans after buying a Chinese website. Also: Virgin joins quest for a better iPod & hellip;. PeopleSoft makes promise that Oracle will live up to & hellip;. and more.


Mibtel +0,7%, SP/Mib +0,9%, All Stars +0,3%


Dangerous Cases of Cold Medicines and Children

Cough and cold medicines send about 7,000 children to hospital emergency rooms each year, the government said in its first national estimate. About two-thirds of the cases were children who took the medicines unsupervised. But about one-quarter involved cases in which parents gave the proper dosage and an allergic reaction or some other problem developed, the study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. Less than two weeks ago, the Food and Drug Administration warned parents that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines were too dangerous for children younger than 2.


Paris Hilton gets out of jail on Tuesday and she won't be on the cover of US Weekly on Friday?


Futures fall on credit jitters and downgrades

Stock index futures fell on Tuesday due to renewed global credit concerns and caution ahead of reports on home prices and consumer confidence.


Padoa-Schioppa: entro estate forma patto stabilita' interno


LOS ANGELES - The Atlanta Braves have won 12 consecutive division titles by reloading, rather than rebuilding. They've done it this season with Jaret Wright and JD Drew.


Mexican State Recruits Cats to Fight Rats

MONTERREY, Mexico - Health authorities in the northern state of Chihuahua said Tuesday they are recruiting hundreds of cats to fight hundreds of thousands of rats.    Chihuahua state officials say they hope to collect as many as 700 felines and send them to Atascaderos, an isolated farm village in the rugged Tarahumara mountains, a region where officials estimate there are about a half million rats...


The Supreme Court ruling on Guantanamo puts the brakes on what has been a sharp expansion of executive powers and raises fresh questions about other aspects of President Bush's war-on-terror policy.


Debate could be Kerry's last best hope of catching Bush

MIAMI : The two men vying for the presidency of the United States hunkered down like school boys to cram for a televised debate that might be Democrat John Kerry's last best hope of overtaking President George W. Bush.


FDA review also shows Glaxo diabetes drug risk

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration preliminary analysis found a level of heart-attack risk with GlaxoSmithKline Plc's  diabetes drug Avandia similar to what was reported in a study earlier this week, the agency confirmed on Friday.


SOCCER: United set to sign Rooney for $44m

ENGLISH Premier League soccer club Manchester United has reached an "outline agreement" to sign Wayne Rooney from Everton.


Paul Hamm's gold medal just lost some of its luster. A mistake in scoring of the all-around gymnastics final cost Yang Tae-young the gold that ended up going to Hamm, the International Gymnastics Federation said Saturday. The South Korean got the bronze instead. Three judges were suspended, but the FIG said the results would not be changed, and that Hamm would keep his gold medal.


Rice to Press Russia Over Nuke Fuel for Iran

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will  press her hardline case over Iran's nuclear ambitions with  Russia on Saturday after saying the United States has no plans  for an imminent attack on the Islamic republic.


Sindacati lanciano monito, basta con i rinvii


By S.J. Komarnitsky, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska  Jun. 8--WASILLA -- The Matanuska Maid dairy, the iconic Alaska company with roots in the Matanuska Valley colonist project, will shut down early next month, ending a colorful 71-year history.


FALLUJAH: About 1,000 insurgents have been killed and 200 injured in a week-long offensive in Fallujah as US troops backed by tanks and artillery fire, launched a major attack yesterday against insurgent holdouts.


Jeremy Piven makes freaking out look good on "Entourage," which shows his character, Ari Gold, decked out in the designer attire required of a high-strung, high-powered Hollywood agent.


Home Depot Inc. (HD.N), the world's largest home improvement retailer, on Tuesday said quarterly profit rose, topping estimates, as technology upgrades and other store improvements helped boost sales.


The number of "eco-towns" to be built across the UK is to be doubled from five to 10, it has been announced.


Point guard Devin Harris' play in the preseason has impressed Mavericks coach Don Nelson enough to start the rookie from Wisconsin.


Susan Sontag, feminist fighter, dies aged 71

NEW YORK: Feminist and author Susan Sontag, who died yesterday in a New York cancer hospital at the age of 71, was one of the most respected US writers of her generation, a leading campaigner for women and an ardent human rights activist who stirred


Larry Coker walked slowly off the field at the Orange Bowl, stopping for a few hugs and handshakes along the way. And if it was his last time coaching on Miami's home sideline, at least he left a winner.


Two people are killed and six others taken to hospital after a five-vehicle crash on the M62 in Humberside.


US retailer Wal-Mart sees profits rise 9.8% after price cuts attracted customers over the holiday season.


Elezioni regionali tedesche, crollo di Cdu e Spd. Preoccupante ...

Con la dovuta moderazione si puÃ² parlare di un âritorno delle ideologieâ e di veri e propri schiaffi rifilati ai partiti governativi. Lâesito delle elezioni regionali in Germania Ã¨ perÃ² eloquente. Si Ã¨ votato in Sassonia e Brandeburgo.


Never let it be said Bryan Randall does not have a sense of levity. Virginia Tech's starting quarterback the past two seasons was set to battle Marcus Vick for the job this


Ninety years ago allied troops took on the Germans in a football match during a brief World War I truce.


Glazer hits back, boots out three United directors

Manchester United were plunged into civil war when renegade shareholder Malcolm Glazer used his Â£205 million stake in the club to force out three directors as revenge for the boardâs rejection of his takeover bid last month.


The indiscriminate killing of civilians by death squads and insurgents in Iraq reaches new levels, the UN says.


Dudley, Eagles Take It  To Terps in ACC Opener

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass., Dec. 10 -- After Boston College center Sean Williams swatted away a shot, Jared Dudley got out on the fast break, drove to the basket and scored despite getting a face full of Bambale Osby's right arm.


White House Cuts Hubble Servicing Mission from 2006 Budget Request

WASHINGTON - The White House has eliminated funding  for a mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope from its 2006 budget request  and directed NASA to focus solely on de-orbiting the popular spacecraft at the  end of its life, according to government and industry sources.


Fatama's husband left home one night to smuggle drugs from their mud-thatch border village into Iran. The next morning, her brother-in-law gave her the news: Her husband had been killed.


Red faces as TV anchor apologises to Bush

American star newscaster Dan Rather has apologised on prime time television for using falsified documents to back a report that had cast doubts on President George Bush's Vietnam-era military service.


It was meant to be Sir Richard Branson's big day. The bearded impresario announced yesterday morning that his Virgin empire was about to soar far above its usual stock of CDs, transatlantic flights and ...


Ricerche Interpol estese in Turchia, si cerca filippino


5 More Growth Stocks Stuck in the Middle

Clowns to the left. Jokers to the right. Winners right here.


The American woman who cruised past a broken Paula Radcliffe to win an Olympic marathon medal still believes that the 30-year-old world record-holder is the person to beat in New York on Sunday.


Michael Douglas has a new role on TV five nights a week.


WASHINGTON -- Consumers boosted their spending in July by the largest amount in six months, offering hope that the current economic slowdown may not be as severe as some had feared.


The Iraq Study Group, the bipartisan panel that mapped out an alternative U.S. strategy for Iraq last December, may be reconstituted for a sequel.


Bridgestone to release paper-thin-display price tags in 2005

Japan-based tire manufacturer Bridgestone plans to release a monochrome paper-thin display for use as tags, according to the Chinese-language Economic Daily News.


La Spezia, 18:17 - CALCIO, SPEZIA; SODA: DECISIVO ASPETTO MENTALE

Stadio esaurito a La Spezia per la sfida di domani tra i padroni di casa e il Verona, andata dello s...


A man accused of stalking Sheryl Crow has been found not guilty of stalking and burglary charges. Ambrose Kappos was arrested trying to break into a Crow concert in New York in October 2003, which occurred


Wealthy may be next in line in home crisis

HINSDALE, Illinois  - A house in this wealthy Chicago suburb is far beyond the reach of most Americans.


UN urges world to tackle abuse of migrant women

The United Nations has appealed to world leaders to wake up to the widespread mistreatment of migrant women, a silent human army abused as everything from sex workers to domestic slaves.


Hopefuls' Preferences for Court Spring to Forefront

It is axiomatic of presidential politics that while many people are concerned about the future of the Supreme Court, the issue mainly influences narrow groups of voters at either end of the


At La Scala, an Egypt That Looks a Lot Like Hollywood

Even for those who embrace opera as a celebration of excess, it seemed almost a provocation to open the Teatro alla ScalaÂs season on Thursday with an extravagantly lavish new production of ÂAida.Â


Debate grows in Cuba six months after hand-over

Six months after Cuba's sick leader Fidel Castro handed over power provisionally to his brother Raul, signs of an opening in public debate are emerging in the communist-run country.


Firenze, 16:19 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: MARTEDI' LA RIPRESA

Allenamento mattutino per la Fiorentina. Per i viola lavoro atletico allo stadio Franchi, tra corsa ...


Dairy farmers plan to slow the flow of milk to your grocer.


Sudan ready for Darfur peace talks: minister

Sudan is ready to attend Darfur peace talks under joint U.N.-African Union mediation to resolve a conflict which has driven 2.5 million people from their homes, its foreign minister said on Monday.


Conferenza capigruppo Senato chiede Prodi in aula


Capodanno, i preparativi per la festa                                                                                Ultime ore per i preparativi del veglione di capodanno. Tra sequestri di botti e compere per il cenone l'Italia si prepara a salutare il 2008


Architect helped create a place for Indians to share their stories

A dozen years ago in northern Alaska, an Aleut elder approached Seattle architect Johnpaul Jones and wagged a finger in his face. She told him, "I want to see some of us in that building.


ATHENS - How European champions Greece fare in the opening match of their World Cup qualifying campaign against Albania today could depend on their football association officials turning up with a chequebook.


President Bush has chosen a low-risk itinerary for his six-day tour — and some focused initiatives that might bear fruit


Having easy access to a doctor's e-mail address appears to increase patient communication.


American Airlines to lay off 1,100 pilots and ground staff

FORT WORTH, United States : World number one American Airlines has announced plans to lay off as many as 1,100 pilots, mechanics and other ground staff in coming months, with more cuts in the future as it struggles to pare costs amid falling revenue.


The Universal Inkjet Refill Kits do not have child-resistant packaging or warning labels. The ink contains ethylene glycol, which poses an "ingestion hazard to young children".


IN THE run-up to tomorrowâs first presidential debate between George W Bush and Senator John Kerry, I came across an interesting speech the other day.


Hollywood actor Ryan O'Neal is arrested in California for allegedly assaulting his son Griffin, police say.


Ruiz, Byrd retain belts in heavyweight fight card at MSQ

New York, NY (Sports Network) - John Ruiz retained his World Boxing Association heavyweight title with a controversial but unanimous decision over Andrew Golota on the "The Battle for Heavyweight Supremacy" fight card at Madison Square Garden.


MIAMI, Oct 10  - Senator John Edwards, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, kept up the attack on President George W. Bush in a string of television interviews Sunday, as surrogates for both candidates clashed over Iraq in the wake of the second


Mattel Inc. , the largest U.S. toy maker, posted higher second-quarter profit on Monday, helped by increased sales of its Wheels and Fisher-Price toys.


ATLANTA Oct. 1, 2004 - Emory University officials sent warning letters to more than 500 surgery patients at the school's medical center after a brain surgery patient tested positive for a fatal disease similar to the human version of mad cow disease.


With the Iraq government urging that the security firm be fired, the question is how  U.S. diplomats can be protected


Top seed Vera Zvonareva was bundled out of the Auckland Classic Thursday as local teenager Marina Erakovic gave the home fans something to cheer about with a thrilling quarter-final victory.


Also prominent on the list of this yearâs Emmy nominees were âHeroes,â â30 Rockâ and âUgly Betty.â


Spurrier withdraws name from Florida vacancy

Gainesville, FL (Sports Network) - Steve Spurrier will not coach the Florida Gators again after he withdrew his name from consideration in the process to select a new head football coach at the university.


Nortel details plans to lay off 3,250 employees

Nortel Networks Corp. will lay off approximately 1,400 employees in the US and about 950 in Canada, with those employees to be notified by the end of June 2005, the network equipment vendor said in a regulatory


Vice chairman of the office of the chief executive officer in Novell Inc, Chris Stone is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities in life.


Bombs, clashes in Baghdad after PM vows control

Gunmen clashed with Iraqi troops and car bombs killed five people in central Baghdad, including at the city's well-loved pet market, on Friday after the prime minister said his forces could take over from Americans in June.


British war on Afghan drugs 'complete failure': vice-president

Britain's battle against the drugs trade in southern Afghanistan has been a total failure, the troubled country's vice-president said Sunday.


Calif. Warns Residents of Possible ID Theft

State officials warned California residents Wednesday to take preventative steps against ID theft after an unknown hacker gained access to a database at the University of California, Berkeley.


The gross domestic product expanded at an annual rate of 4 percent in the April-June quarter, significantly higher than the government had estimated, the Commerce Department said.


A trip to Spamtown USA to check out a museum celebrating the canned pork product reminds us how Spam made an impact on world cuisine long before its name became synonymous with unwanted e-mail. Michelle Delio reports from Austin, Minnesota.


Catania, 18:46 - CALCIO, CATANIA; MARINO: MILAN PIU' FORTE

Il Catania non si fa illusioni in vista della sfida di domani con il Milan: ''La classifica - ha det...


S.Korea to raise military spending for leaner force

South Korea plans to spend 10 percent   more on defense next year to boost its arsenal of high-tech   weapons, while reducing the number of troops in uniform, the   defense ministry said on Wednesday.


Liberal evangelicals, weary of a Republican-centric image, launched a campaign Monday to promote Christian values beyond the issues of abortion and same-sex marriage.


The contenders in Wednesday's final presidential debate warmed up Monday by attacking each other at appearances 250 miles apart in the electoral battleground of New Mexico.


Saboteurs blew up an oil pipeline in southern Iraq early Saturday, the latest attack targeting the country's crucial oil industry, police and oil officials said.


Russian agency okays state's purchase of Yukos

the oil giant's most important production unit - was sold at an auction last Sunday to an obscure company called BaikalFinansGroup for $9.3 billion


Sport: Tour of South Africa in danger of descending into disarray as quartet are ruled out of Saturday's game.


Security has been stepped up for the arrival of Nicole Kidman at the Venice Film Festival after a series of gaffes at Al Pacino's premiere on Tuesday.


A Cuban troupe of 44 dancers, singers  and musicians appearing in Las Vegas will seek asylum in the  United States, the show's creator said on Monday, in one of the  largest mass defections by Cubans performing abroad.


West Point center aims to know the enemy

Jarret Brachman recently told a class of West Point cadets that many Americans had an unsophisticated image of Islamic terrorists — that they live in caves, "you know, beating the women over their heads." On the contrary, the U.S. is fighting a far more technologically savvy enemy — one adept at both propaganda and Power Point — said Brachman, the director of research at the United States Military Academy's Combating Terrorism Center.


One film old. A big film in the kitty. And now, a cool endorsement.


Theater Review | 'Dividing the Estate': Death and Texas

In this deeply funny play, Horton Footeâs authorial gaze is focused with satiric sharpness while retaining its elegiac sense of lifeâs transience.


Vital Signs: Childbirth: Position of Womanâs Body Could Ease Delivery

Women who go onto their hands and knees while in labor may be able to reduce the pain of childbirth, researchers say.


December 17, 2004 -- AMMAN, Jordan - Saddam Hussein met yesterday with a defense lawyer for the first time since his capture a year ago, said the chief of the tyrant's legal team.


I Didn't Plot Coup, Alleged South African Mercenary Tells Court

Alleged mercenary Nick du Toit denied in an Equatorial Guinea court yesterday that he had organised an attempted coup, said South Africa's ambassador Mokgethi Monaisa.


Going to university still gives people a big advantage in the workplace, shows an international survey.


Somali president ready to talk with moderate Islamists

Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed said on a visit to London that he was ready to talk with any moderate Islamists to prevent further violence and bloodshed in the wartorn country.


Japan shifts threat focus to N. Korea and China

TOKYO In a once-a-decade defense review, Japan adopted plans on Friday to shift its military focus away from the northern cold war threat of invasion from Russia to guarding against missiles from North Korea or Chinese incursions on Japan's southernmost


China Ex-President May Be Set to Yield Last Powerful Post

Jiang Zemin, China's military chief and senior leader, has told Communist Party officials that he plans to resign, two people with leadership connections say.


Deconditioning May Help Athletes with Heart Condition

NEW YORK  - A brief period of  deconditioning in athletes with heartbeat irregularities, or  "arrhythmias," may help trainers and doctors identify athletes  who should stop training and those who may safely re-enter  competition, according to the findings of a new study.


The UN says it is "deeply concerned" that civilian areas are being shelled by both sides in Sri Lanka's conflict.


Stocks rebounded on Thursday after brokerage upgrades sent the semiconductor sector to a 13-month high and fresh data pointed to a growing economy.


Is Israel 'Swing State' That Could Tip U.S. Election?

In this hillside village known as the "little America" of the West Bank, businessman Abu Mohammed voted for George W. Bush in the last U.S. election but vows not to make the same mistake twice.


Europe's main stock markets rallied on Tuesday following a modest rebound for Japanese equity prices in Asian trade.


Roma, 18:27 - CALCIO, MOGLIE ERIKSSON: I SUOI TRADIMENTI? TUTTE BUGIE

Nancy Dell'Olio, moglie di Sven Goran Eriksson, tornata al suo fianco dopo una lunga crisi dovuta al...


NEW YORK  - DHEA is a popular dietary  supplement among older people, but its positive or negative  effects are unclear. Now, there's scientific proof that DHEA  has at least one benefit.


Madrid, 12:20 - CALCIO, STAMPA SPAGNOLA: IL REAL ANCORA SU KAKA'

Il quotidiano spagnolo AS ribadiscono l'intresse del Real Madrid per Kakà. Secondo As, Pedja ...


Pires prepared to pay fine for wearing wrong kit

Arsenal star Robert Pires said Monday he is prepared to pay a fine for not wearing the official French team sponsor's kit in a television interview last month.


Hollywood screen siren Halle Berry has been voted as the world's most fabulous 40-something celebrity in a poll conducted by an American magazine.


A claim of copyright infringement against pop star Beyonce Knowles is dismissed by a US court.


US President George W Bush phones Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams to discuss the ongoing NI peace talks.


Modiano, al netto cessioni sportelli Cariparma e FriulAdria


India on high alert for Republic Day celebrations

Troops stepped up patrols in many parts of India on Saturday, especially in the restive northeast and Kashmir, as the government prepared to host French President Nicolas Sarkozy for its Republic Day celebrations.


To meet goal, Salvation Army needs our help

The Salvation Army has set an ambitious fund-raising goal for the holiday season. The organization hopes to raise $300,000 in its annual kettle drive.


What Is He Doing? Snippets from Evan Williams' Twitter Stream

Evan Williams wants to know what you're doing. Ever since the 35-year-old founder of Obvious Corp. left Nebraska for California a decade ago, he's been turning other people's anecdotes into a user-driven publishing revolution.


Napoli, 17:23 - CALCIO, AIA: PROSCIOLTO MAZZOLENI

La commissione disciplinare di Appello dell'Aia ha prosciolto l'arbitro Mario Mazzoleni della sezion...


Basket: Pesaro vince in Francia, Siena cade in Israele

MILANO - La Montepaschi Siena e' stata sconfitta nel secondo turno di Eurolega dai campioni d'Europa in carica del Maccabi Tel Aviv. 93-88 il risultato finale a favore degli israeliani. Con i suoi 16 punti


Tough anti-gun laws take effect in Brazil, to curb what the UN says is the world's fourth-highest murder rate.


German Police Arrest Fourth Iraqi Suspect

German authorities have arrested a fourth man in connection with a suspected plan to attack Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi during a visit to Berlin earlier this week, the state prosecutor's office said on Saturday.


Cricket: Symonds leads Aussies into last four

LONDON : Andrew Symonds blasted a quickfire 71 not out as Australia beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy here at The Oval.


U.S., Russia WTO talks to move to Geneva

The United States and Russia made progress last week in talks on Moscow's long-time bid to join the World Trade Organization, but not enough to wrap up a deal, U.S and Russian officials said on Monday.


In the battle of pre-election terror tapes, Osama bin Laden is still the one and only Elvis around here. Little "Azzam," whose red-blood rantings filled the TV airwaves Thursday night, was nothing but a one


Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier study approved

Officials took the first step on   Friday to stop would-be suicides from using a world-famous   landmark -- San Francisco's graceful Golden Gate Bridge.


IDF ends 4-day operation in Gaza's Jabalya refugee camp

The Israel Defense Forces moved out of the northern Gaza Strip yesterday, ending a four-day operation in which eight Palestinians were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, and about 50 Palestinians were wounded.


TIME Poll: Clinton More Beatable than Obama

John McCain would do better against Clinton than against Obama, and the Democratic advantage appears to be shrinking, according to a new survey of voters


Grant wants show of commitment from Lampard

Avram Grant reiterated his desire to see Frank Lampard pledge his future to Chelsea after he engineered a 3-1 FA Cup triumph over Hudersfield.


IN ANOTHER sign that Yahoo takes the Google threat pretty seriously, it said today it has signed a deal with Adobe, offering a co-branded toolbar using the font company's services.


Scor buys 32.9 percent of Converium and makes hostile bid

Swiss reinsurance group Converium has said that it had rejected a takeover offer worth 1.9 billion euros from French company Scor.


The Bank of England voted 8-1 to lower interest rates in February to 5.25%, minutes from the meeting show.


Japan ex-Internet icon pleads not guilty

Takafumi Horie, the former CEO of  Internet firm Livedoor Co. who came to symbolize a freewheeling  capitalism that challenged with Japan's staid corporate norms,  pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of breaking securities  laws.


Howard Stern Confronts FCC chairman Michael Powell

'Yesterday afternoon, Howard called into the Ronn Owens radio show on KGO 810 AM in San Francisco to talk to his guest, FCC Chairman Michael Powell.


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.


China says play fair over Beijing/Darfur link

China urged activists linking its stance over Sudan to the Beijing Olympics to play fair and rebel groups in Darfur praised the decision by film director Steven Spielberg to quit as an artistic adviser to the Games.


Thailand Frees Muslims Detained in Protest

Hundreds of Muslim men were freed in southern Thailand on Saturday after they were detained last week in the wake of protests which left 85 dead and outraged Muslims worldwide.


Take That keep their grip on the singles chart - but their old bandmate Robbie Williams fails to trouble the top 10.


As of Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at least 2,621 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,079 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


Markets Slide as Wall Street Sees Signs of Trouble

Stocks plunged to their lowest level in a month, capping a week of poor earnings reports, particularly at large banks.


With the launch this week of new toolbars, Microsoft wants to make it as easy to find lost files on your desktop as it is to search the Web.


Turkish winemakers look beyond tough home market

HOSKOY, Turkey  - As harvest arrives, Cem Cetintas tends lovingly to his vines, hoping they yield wine popular with foreign palates to boost his exports in the face of a harsh climate in the Turkish market.


Employers welcome a European court ruling allowing companies to reward workers for long service.


Christian Bale, Eva Longoria and Freddy Rodriguez will star in "Harsh Times," a low-budget indie feature to be directed by the writer of the gritty cop drama "Training Day."


A Fool peers in through Wall Street's out door.


Ugandan rebels reportedly agree to let courts deal with war crimes - one of the obstacles to a peace deal.


Bahrain, 13:27 - F1, FERRARI; RAIKKONEN: NUOVA MACCHINA VA MOLTO BENE

Kimi Raikkonen traccia un bilancio positivo dopo i test della Ferrari in Bahrain: ''La nuova macchin...


Update 7: G7 Countries: Oil Prices Threat to Economy

Declaring that high oil prices are a threat to the global economy, the world's industrialized countries urged producers Friday to provide price relief by boosting supplies.


Bush Pulls Top Security Agent From Fracas

President Bush stepped into the middle of a confrontation and pulled his lead Secret Service agent away from Chilean security officials who barred his bodyguards from entering an elegant dinner for 21 world leaders Saturday night.


Namibia players say they were approached to fix their final group match at the Nations Cup.


Improved shuttle fuel tank ships to Kennedy this week

NASA will cross off one more goal from its shuttle return-to-flight checklist this week when it ships an improved space shuttle external fuel tank to the Kennedy Space Center, officials said Tuesday.


'Aviator' and 'Sideways' Earn Golden Globes

Martin Scorsese's film, "The Aviator," won the award for best drama, and director Alexander Payne's "Sideways" picked up best comedy.


The first criminal trial over the CIA's extraordinary rendition of terror suspects opens in Italy on Friday.


New kit being airlifted in to US, exec clams Sony's PlayStation 3 production lines are "now running smoothly", a senior company executive has claimed. The consumer electronics giant is "focused on our goal of shipping a million units to retail by the end of the calendar year", he added.â¦


Study Finds Benzene Damage in Workers Even at 'Safe' Levels

Description: A study of Chinese factory workers exposed to benzene, a chemical found in oil and tar products, finds it can damage blood cells even at levels considered safe for workers in the US NPR's Christopher Joyce reports.


SPORTSWRITERS DAN Shaughnessy, Bob Ryan, and even the editorial cartoonist Dan Wasserman have characterized Pedro Martinez as greedy for signing with the New York Mets for $54 million rather than the Red Sox for $40 million.


US marines in Philippines on storm relief mission, health fears ...

INFANTA, Philippines : US marines have begun arriving in the Philippines to help the relief effort from storms that have left over 1,500 people dead or missing, a US military spokesman said.


Walgreen posts higher Oct. sales, Rite Aid lags

Walgreen Co. (WAG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the top US drugstore chain, on Tuesday reported higher October sales, but growth at rival Rite Aid Corp.


It's been 40 years since Beatle fever hit America and even longer since the revolution began early on in the United Kingdom.


Most U.S. elderly now have drug coverage: study

NEW YORK  - Despite early criticisms, the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan has succeeded in boosting drug coverage among older Americans, especially for those who need it most, according to a University of Michigan analysis.


Roma, 00:17 - CALCIO, COPPA UEFA: AVANZANO RANGERS, SIVIGLIA E WERDER

Oltre alle gare di Parma e Livorno ecco il quadro completo delle gare di ritorno dei 16' di finale (...


Cold blast boosts crude, heating oil demand

Oil prices edged higher yesterday, lifted by chilly weather across the Midwest and Northeast that is boosting the demand for heating fuel.


NEW YORK In a deal estimated to be worth $100 million a year for five years, Howard Stern, one of the most popular personalities in American radio, said Wednesday he had signed a contract with Sirius Satellite Radio and would leave his longtime job at


Microsoft introduces desktop search feature

Microsoft Corp., world largest software maker, introduced its desktop search feature on Monday, taking aim at Google with its beta desktop search functionality.


Sprint, Nextel ringing up $35B US wireless merger

NEW YORK - Sprint Corp. is buying Nextel Communications Inc. in a $35-billion US deal that will create the third-largest wireless phone company in the US.


Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events

When Shaquille O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat from the Los Angeles Lakers, he was quick to point out that one of his goals was to help make Dwyane Wade the best point guard in the league.


Bush, Kerry Looking for Edge in Final Debate

President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are likely to reach into their arsenals of statistics to bolster arguments about economic and domestic issues during the final presidential debate Wednesday night.


South Africa's most-wanted criminal is recaptured after escaping from top security C-Max prison near Pretoria.


2 Years’ Probation for Ex-Executive at Enron

Paula H. Rieker became the second Enron officer to be shown leniency in exchange for cooperation.


The presiding officer writes to MSPs to tell them Holyrood security will be stepped up after a newspaper expose.


Danish police say they have arrested nearly 600 people in three days of protests over the eviction of squatters.


China fire kills 17 migrant workers: reports

At least 17 migrant workers died early on Sunday as fire raged through their sleeping quarters in China's southeastern province of Zhejiang, Chinese media said.


Mike Gravel will not be part of the next Democratic presidential debate, Oct. 30 in Philadelphia.


AUTO: FIAT, 27,6% QUOTA OTTOBRE MERCATO ITALIANO

(AGI) - Torino, 4 nov. - Una quota del 27,6 % Del mercato italiano nello scorso mese di ottobre per la Fiat Auto, sostanzialmente in linea con il risultato del mese precedente. La flessione, dell' 1,6% rispetto


Il marchio fa sfilare sulle passerelle milanesi la 'Rehab'


New Concerns in Europe About Credit Fallout

The European Central Bank said volatility appeared to be returning after a period of stability, and the O.E.C.D. warned of âominousâ risks to the global economic outlook.


Shaken Georgian leaders urged calm after Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania was found dead in a friend's apartment, a blow to President Mikhail Saakashvili's ambitious pledges to wipe out corruption and resolve two simmering separatist conflicts.


Robinson-based Bayer Corp., the US division of Germany's Bayer AG, yesterday became the first company to settle charges with the US Justice Department for its


On Tuesday, CBS became the second network behind Fox to indicate that it will likely be staying on iTunes.


Canadians Authorities Arrest US President Bush On War Charges

Canadian authorities have arrested US president George W. Bush in Ottawa. He has been charged with several offences under Canada's War Crimes Act.


Rod Watson had to cancel 1,000 flu-shot clinics in four states when the national vaccine shortage cut off his supply two months ago.


Online search companies Google, Yahoo, Ask.com and Microsoft are tightening their privacy policies in the face of mounting public, congressional and regulatory agency concern about the vast amounts of personal data they gather and store.


India pressures Australia over detained terror suspect

India summoned Australia's top diplomat in New Delhi to convey its "concern" over the treatment of an Indian doctor held in connection with the failed British car bomb attacks.


The Millennium Coastal Park is one of three UK sites battling to land a National Lottery prize.


Coghead 2.0 flips to Adobe Flash and Amazon EC2

The hosted application-assembly service moves to Adobe's Flex development environment and Amazon's hosted computing infrastructure.


Junior wants respect off the track, too, as he nears 30th birthday

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is about to turn 30, and despite occasional indiscretions like being penalized for cursing on TV, he longs to be the go-to guy in NASCAR.


Di magnitudo 3.8, a Pordenone ed Udine.Non risultano danni


Senators at odds over energy requirement

Senate Democrats proposed a requirement Wednesday that 15 percent of the nation's electricity be produced by wind, biomass and other renewable energy sources.


Former track superstar Marion Jones was "without a doubt" a drugs cheat, according to the man who says he devised Jones' program for use of banned performance-enhancing drugs before she won five gold medals at the 2000 Olympics.


Impressive Russian Bovina Clinches New Haven Title

Elena Bovina added her name to the  list of Russians to watch at next week's U.S. Open when she  beat Nathalie Dechy to win the New Haven Open Saturday.


Arsenal fullback Ashley Cole has been rumbled as the man who drenched Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson with food in the aftermath of Sunday's angry clash.


Cabdrivers went on strike again today in New York, but the effect on the  daily commute appeared to be minimal.


China's leaders fly pro-reform flags for Deng

DENG Xiaoping loathed the cult of personality but that didnât stop Chinese Communist Party leaders falling over each other to idolise their late leader to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth yesterday.


Public organisations will be able to trade valuable radio spectrum under new plans, announces Ofcom.


Restoring a turned off gene in wheat could boost levels of protein and key nutrients, scientists discover.


BSkyB warns that its operating profit could be hit by up to Â£20m if it fails to reach a broadcasting deal with Virgin Media.


State of The Art: Overseas Calls Made Cheap, if Not Easy

Why pay for the privilege of transmitting your voice along cables buried under the ocean, when the Internet is capable of transmitting it free?


Living to 100 is easier than you might think. Surprising new research suggests that even people who develop heart disease or diabetes late in life have a decent shot at reaching the century mark.


South African prosecutor says ready to charge Zuma

South Africa's top prosecutor said on Thursday he was in a position to charge Jacob Zuma with corruption, just two days after he was elected leader of the ruling ANC.


Afghan authorities launch a new push to get people to hand over Stinger missiles from the 1980s war.


Second-term turnover not unusual in Cabinet

Another day, another Cabinet resignation. The latest to announce his impending departure is Tommy Thompson, secretary of Health and Human Services.


Iraq's health system is in a far worse condition than before the war, a British medical charity says.


Iniziative congiunte per accrescere qualita' servizi


Lithuania's Malsena buys 50% of local pasta producer

Malsena, the largest flour manufacturer in the Baltics, has purchased a 50 percent equity stake in Gintarinis Amzius, one of Lithuania's biggest pasta producers.


U.S. urges faster China economic reforms

In advance of sending a high-level U.S. delegation to Beijing, the Bush administration on Friday said China must move faster on reforms addressing America's soaring trade deficit or run the risk of a protectionist backlash.


Stocks were mixed in a listless session Thursday as investors collected profits for a second straight day despite an unexpected drop in unemployment claims.


Officials say car bomb hits bus carrying airport employees in ...

Hospital officials said Wednesday that a car bomb exploded on a bus carrying airport employees in Baghdad, killing nine people. Dr.


"It will be positive to hold Iraqi elections on time ... and protect the interests of all political, ethnic and sectarian. their own significant Shi'ite populations could demand more influence.


U.S. Mint launches first presidential $1 coin

The U.S. Mint said it launched a $1 coin on Thursday featuring George Washington, the first in a series honoring former U.S. presidents aimed at collectors and intended for use in vending machines and parking meters.


Mortar fire greets opening session of new Iraqi assembly

Mortar fire greeted the opening session of Iraq's new parliament Wednesday, underscoring the parlous security situation a day after 12 Nepalese hostages were slaughtered by their captors.


United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has revealed that he believes the war on Iraq was "illegal". Mr Annan said the war was "not in conformity" with the UN Security Council or with the UN Charter.


Fat Kills Cancer: Turning Stem Cells Taken from Fat Tissue into...

"Nearly everyone has some fat tissue they can spare, and this tissue could be a source of cells for cancer treatment that can be adapted into specific vehicles for drug transport."  July 03, 2007 July 3, 2007 PHILADELPHIA - Researchers in Slovakia have been able to derive mesenchymal stem cells from human adipose, or fat, tissue and engineer them into "suicide genes" that seek out and ... via Wisconsin Advanced Technology Advocat...


Pop legend Sir Cliff Richard is to play his 60th concert at London's Wembley Arena during his forthcoming tour.


Polycom targets high-quality desktop conferencing

Conferencing and collaboration equipment provider Polycom on Monday announced a series of offerings designed to bring business-quality conferencing features to personal desktops. The products follow up on a collaborative agreement struck with Microsoft earlier this year to develop rich media services.


U.N. Warns Against Fighting; Tsunami Pledges Rise

Governments and rebels in  Sumatra, Sri Lanka and Somalia must keep the peace or risk a  cut-off in tsunami aid, the United Nations said on Wednesday,  as Australia and Germany pledged more than $1.4 billion in  disaster assistance.


Report: Apple's Steve Jobs subpoenaed in options case

The SEC isn't investigating Jobs--at least this time around--but they will depose him in their lawsuit against former Apple general counsel Nancy Heinen, according to Bloomberg.


CHELSEAâS stingy defence achieved their customary clean sheet to give Mateja Kezman the platform to become a match-winner with his first goal for the club at the thirteenth attempt.


Chinese power transfer complete as Hu takes over as military chief

A DAMAGING power struggle between Chinaâs old and new guards was decisively settled yesterday with the resignation of the former president Jiang Zemin as head of Chinaâs armed forces.


Park uses late rally to take lead at Wachovia Classic

Park surged into the lead at the Wachovia LPGA Classic on Saturday, shooting a 7-under-par 65 for a two-stroke advantage over Jill McGill through three rounds.


'Suspicious Powder' Turns Out As Seasoning

The Plain Dealer received an envelope Saturday with suspicious powder and a letter that claimed the powder contained snail poison, but it was determined to be onion powder and other seasonings.


No honour among Web 2.0 thieves Cheapskate fraudsters hoping to run phishing scams for peanuts have themselves been hoodwinked. Security watchers have spotted a free phishing kit containing a hidden backdoor that siphons off stolen credentials from the fraudsters who use the technology.â¦


Sri Lanka's government lifts a 30-year moratorium on capital punishment, following the killing of a high court judge.


Costco Wholesale Corp. , which sells discounted goods to 47 million members, lowered its profit forecast after it cut prices on electronics. Shares fell 4.2 percent, the most in 16 months.


E.U. Considers Broad New Penalties in Pollution Disasters

PARIS, Feb. 9 -- The executive arm of the European Union proposed legislation Friday that would make companies and individuals subject to criminal penalties for environmental disasters anywhere within the 27-nation bloc. If enacted, the proposal would create some of the most comprehensive...


Confronting Ghosts of 2000 in South Carolina

The state is a painful symbol of the brutality of politics for John McCain, the place that derailed his 2000 bid.


Tottenham produce a superb defensive display to earn a deserved goalless draw against Chelsea.


After Problem Execution, Governor Bush Suspends the Death Penalty in Florida

Gov. Jeb Bush appointed a commission to consider lethal injections following a botched execution on Wednesday.


The Senate approved a proposal on Thursday that would for the first time in 30 years force sharp increases in auto fuel standards and impose other measures to make vehicles more efficient and cut dependence on imported oil.


Justin Timberlake has joined forces with a rival music company to launch his own label, Tennman Records.


Failed US energy giant Enron is given permission by a federal judge to sell off its last remaining asset - its natural gas pipelines.


John Prescott, the deputy prime minister, has been moved to a high dependency unit in hospital.


LONDON, England -- Manchester United and Everton both scored Boxing Day victories to keep pace with leaders Chelsea and champions Arsenal in the race for the English Premier League title.


Chris Simon got a second chance from the New York Islanders. The rugged forward, still serving a record 25-game NHL suspension for a two-handed, swing-swinging attack against the Rangers' Ryan Hollweg last season, re-signed with the Islanders on Monday.


Milano, 13:29 - CALCIO, MILAN: PRIMAVERA DI GENNARO IN PRESTITO AL BOLOGNA

Il Milan ha ceduto in prestito al Bologna l'attaccante Davide Di Gennaro, 19 anni, capitano della Pr...


European equities were higher in morning trade on Tuesday, led by mobile telecoms groups and carmakers.


Better Life Technology has developed unique roll-out garage flooring that beautifies in minutes and protects floors for years. Sizes up to 10' wide available. Helps prevent concrete damage.


Celtic survive a harsh test from AC Milan to draw the first leg of their Champions League tie in Glasgow.


Nintendo zaps handheld video game shortage

com December 9, 2004, 9:37 AM PT. Video game systems maker Nintendo said it will increase North American shipments of its popular DS handheld by 40 percent in order to address a shortage of the devices.


Colombia Extradites Rebel Leader 'Trinidad' to US

BOGOTA, Colombia  - The most important rebel  commander ever captured by Colombia was sent to the United  States on Friday to face cocaine smuggling and kidnapping  charges.


Philadelphia is a city filled with landmarks, and the Eagles' 27-6 rout of the Giants had plenty of them. The Eagles sealed their fourth straight NFC East title, and joined the 1985 Bears and


Cassini Probe to Fly by Saturn's Moon Titan Tuesday

The Cassini spacecraft is set to buzz through the upper atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan on Tuesday, using high-tech cameras to peek at its mysterious surface.


Interior Department employees aren't just using their computers to oversee parks and wildlife, an investigation found. They're spending thousands of hours a week visiting shopping, sex and gambling Web sites.


Iraqis Angry, Distraught at Aid Worker's Murder

Iraqis reacted with anger and disbelief  Wednesday to news that British-Iraqi aid worker Margaret  Hassan, who worked in Iraq for decades before being kidnapped a  month ago, had been killed by her captors.


Baghdad. Le due volontarie italiane probabilmente sono ancora vive. Lo ha riferito un portavoce degli ulema iracheni dell'Associazione dei teologi sunniti secondo cui Simona Pari e Simona Torretta sarebbero


YOUNG people heading for university should opt for sciences rather than arts if they want to increase their earning power, a study has found.


Viceministro Economia: sostegno a categorie piu' deboli


The Food and Drug Administration yesterday warned American consumers not to eat commercially bagged fresh spinach because it may be the source of a worsening outbreak of foodborne illness that so far has caused one death.


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Mateja Kezman believes that, after the long scoring drought, the floodgates are about to swing wide open. His first competitive goal for Chelsea was an inordinately long time


Buffalo Looks North for an Economic Lift and a Fan Base From Toronto

A plan to play some home games in Toronto is being portrayed by Buffalo Bills officials not as a threat, but as the best hope for the Bills to remain in western New York.


City Funding for North End Backed; Finance Chief Endorses $8.5 Million in Aid

By TOM DAYKIN  City financial assistance proposed for a $175 million downtown housing development received support Friday from Milwaukee Comptroller W. Martin Morics, paving the way for Common Council approval.


Prime Minister to visit two countries where Canadians were killed by tsunamis

OTTAWA (CP) - Prime Minister Paul Martin will visit two tsunami-ravaged countries in Asia later this month where Canadians were killed.


A Canadian U.N. official who advised the Afghan government on eradicating opium poppy crops was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison for smuggling and drug possession.


Freedom Wireless sues 5 companies in patent case

Wireless technology company  Freedom Wireless Inc. said on Friday it sued five wireless  carriers and services providers -- including Cingular Wireless  and Ericsson -- over patent infringement charges.


IAEA Calls on North Korea to Scrap Nuclear Arsenal

The International Atomic Energy Agency has called on North Korea to scrap its nuclear weapons ambitions and give inspectors entry visas so they can supervise a return to peaceful activities.


Even if the bloody feud between cartels stops, the police force is badly compromised and must be rebuilt


Hello, I Must Be Going: Martin Learns Musical Chairs

Kenyon Martin, who the Nets let go in a controversial sign-and-trade with Denver last summer, has had 5 coaches in 13 months.


Premier quits United Biscuits race with Blackstone

Premier Foods Plc pulled out of a   1.7-billion-pound ($3.2 billion) takeover battle for Britain's   United Biscuits on Thursday, leaving U.S. buyout giant   Blackstone Group as the sole known contender.


Kennedy Center Names Five Artists to Lifetime Awards

The Kennedy Center on Tuesday named Martin Scorsese, Steve Martin, Brian Wilson, Diana Ross and Leon Fleisher as recipients of this yearâs awards.


Guaratingueta', 10:39 - CALCIO, BRASILE: PER ADRIANO ESORDIO CON DOPPIETTA

Adriano, ex bomber dell'Inter, ora in prestito al San Paolo, ha realizzato una doppietta e regalato ...


Astronaut tried to kidnap love rival: police

ORLANDO, Florida  - Disguised in a dark wig, glasses and a trench coat, U.S. space shuttle astronaut Lisa Nowak waited in hiding for a woman she considered a rival for another astronaut's affections and tried to kidnap her, police in Orlando said on Monday.


AMD, NVidia Subpoenaed in Justice Dept. Investigation

In connection with what the two companies are only describing today as an investigation into potential antitrust violations, graphics processor producer nVidia and AMD â- the new parent of processor company ATI â- announced they have received subpoenas from the US Dept. of Justice.


Mozilla security guru backs industry confab

Window Snyder, chief security official at Mozilla, stopped just short of volunteering to host a proposed gathering of open-source security folks designed to debate secure coding, vulnerability reporting, and product patching issues.


La richiesta era stata avanzata da difesa di Alberto Stasi


Sacile, 20:08 - RUGBY, ITALIA: IL XV PER IL CANADA

Il ct azzurro Pierre Berbizier ha ufficializzato la formazione per il Jaguar Test Match contro il Ca...


Five years ago in Germany, a group of Berlin citizens honored Craig Ladd for flying humanitarian missions into the city at the end of World War II.


Cambodia Approves Tribunal for Khmer Rouge Leaders

fter years of delays, the Cambodian Parliament ratified an agreement with the United Nations today to create an international tribunal to try surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime for


The growth of portable technology has sparked fears that people are becoming addicted to their gadgets.


Reg Review Top notch sat nav for Windows handsets


OJIYA, Japan -- Thousands of residents in northern Japan spent the night outdoors after three powerful earthquakes rattled the region, killing at least 16 people.


Democrat John Edwards sharpened his populist appeal to working families on Sunday, blaming corporate greed and political calculation for the economic and other problems affecting the middle class.


Carrefour, French Retail Giant, to Sell 20% of Its Property Unit

Carrefour, the worldâs second-biggest retailer, said Thursday that it planned to sell part of its real estate portfolio in and I.P.O.


Aumento si deve a crescita vendite auto e benzina


BANDA ACEH, Indonesia, Jan. 22 -- Edy parked his motorbike and pressed into the crowd beside the local mosque Saturday afternoon, clutching a white coupon in his right hand. He squeezed under a blue awning where tsunami refugees and other indigent survivors were claiming plastic bags with donated chunks of meat to celebrate one of Islam's most important holidays.


Pakistan's Musharraf Says He Will Remain Army Chief

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, who supports the US-led war on terrorism, said he won't resign as the country's army chief tomorrow, going back on a pledge he made last year.


The potential US mad cow case renews interest in more public data and tracking of animals. By Mike Lee -- Bee Staff Writer. Get weekday updates of Sacramento Bee headlines and breaking news.


The prime minister tells the BBC tackling Aids in Africa will be a priority when Britain takes the helm of the G8.


Fugitive Afghan rebel leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar told The Associated Press his forces have ended cooperation with the Taliban and suggested that he was open to talks with embattled President Hamid Karzai.


The New Orleans Hornets made the first splash of the NBA's free-agent signing period, agreeing to terms Saturday with three-time All-Star Peja Stojakovic.


The Supreme Court, in Lawrence v. Texas in 2003, ruled that sodomy laws violate Americans' rights to privacy as well as equal protection under the law.


China to shy away from administrative controls to rein in economy

China will opt for economic and legal, rather than administrative, means in trying to rein in investment in the second half of this year, vice premier Zeng Peiyan said.


Earth's defences may need to be boosted against the risk of potentially deadly microbes returning on board space probes sent to study Mars, according to leading scientists.


Iran Cargo Ship Sinks in Persian Gulf Pier

Text of report in English by Iranian news agency IRNA website  Bandar Abbas, 9 June: Following a devastating tropical storm, Cyclone Gonu, which hit Persian Gulf region a cargo ship sank in the coastal waters of Haghani jetty in Bandar Abbas on Wednesday, it was announced on Saturday.


Nyon, 12:17 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE; ROMA: NEGLI OTTAVI CONTRO IL LIONE

Sorteggio di Champions League difficile per la Roma. I giallorossi infatti affronteranno negli ottav...


Olympian Tamika Catchings and Natalie Williams scored 16 points apiece to help the Indiana Fever snap a six-game losing streak with a 75-58 win over the Mystics on Wednesday night.


Ancic reaches final four at Delray Beach

Delray Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Wimbledon semifinalist Mario Ancic of Croatia moved into the semifinals at the $380,000 International Tennis Championships on Friday.


Three months after it opened its platform to outside developers, Facebook Inc. is taking steps to prevent some third-party applications from engaging in what the social networking company considers inappropriate actions.


Aren't we blessed to have so many young players breathing life into cricket just as soon as it comes a little predictable. It was about time the Australian selectors took the risk of giving Michael Clarke a baggy green cap.


Alleged American Al Qaeda Warns of US Attacks

A man identified only as "Azzam the American" appears on a tape saying America faces a new wave of terror attacks. (ABC News).


Report: Bryant Accuser Told NBA Star 'No'

The woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape told investigators the NBA star ignored her entreaties to stop and said there was no doubt he heard her "because every time I said `No' he tightened his hold around me," according to documents released Friday.


Healthcare workers who handle patients with hard-to-find veins are getting a little help from a new device that offers something like X-ray vision to make precise needle sticks.


Moira Curran starts her day at the office by skimming several dozen blogs, occasionally firing off instant messages to her co-workers with links to juicy bits of celebrity gossip.


(Sept. 26, 2004) -- Quick takes on some of Week 3's more ...

Indianapolis 45, Green Bay 31: The class of NFL quarterbacking squared off in this one. The class of NFL pass defense did not. The predictable result was a highly entertaining shootout that saw Peyton Manning


Kerry Says Bush Uses Surrogates to Do 'Dirty Work'

John Kerry accused President Bush of using surrogates to "do his dirty work," as the Democratic presidential challenger hit back on Thursday at a Republican assault on his Vietnam War record.


A group examines the way ahead for the local economy after the closure of Wylfa nuclear power station on Anglesey.


Strong Quake, Aftershocks Hit Japan; 4 Dead

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 and  several powerful aftershocks rocked northern Japan on Saturday,  killing at least four people and injuring more than 400 while  knocking out power and phone services, media said.


Security Vendors Challenge Antivirus Tests

Makers of security software question the thoroughness and accuracy of evaluations.


Scores of people wait more than two hours, some camped out on lawnchairs, others lounging on blankets, at a Safeway in Greenbelt to get a flu vaccine before limited supplies run out.


(CP) - When LeBron James decides the Cleveland Cavaliers aren't going to lose, they don't. James had 40 points, nine rebounds and seven assists on Tuesday to help the Cavaliers defeat the Atlanta Hawks 111-102 for their third victory in four games.


As practice wound down, Mike Krzyzewski approached LeBron James, who was shooting baskets alone on a side court.


European aircraft maker Airbus on  Thursday criticized a U.S. move to take a fight about subsidies  to the World Trade Organization (WTO), saying it showed its  rival's unwillingness to address its own subsidies.


Roma, 15:10 - CALCIO, REGGINA; COZZA: A BERGAMO PER FARE PUNTI

Dopo aver battuto il Cagliari, la Reggina vuole il bis a Bergamo contro l'Atalanta. ''Non è s...


European Union leaders voiced relief at clinching a deal on Friday on a treaty to reform the 27-nation bloc's institutions, replacing a defunct constitution and ending a two-year crisis of confidence in Europe's future.


Olympic Soccer: Euphoric Iraq Reaches Semifinals

Iraq's footballers beat Australia 1-0 Saturday to reach the semifinals of the Olympic men's tournament, triggering celebratory gunfire in their violence-racked country.


A book on US-French ties says the US  bugged President Chirac's phone calls in the run-up to the Iraq war.


Bright pumpkin faces grin on the glossy black cover of "Martha Stewart Living" magazine this month. But, hey, wait a minute.


Family Tree Maker 2005 Deluxe; Law & Order: Justice Is Served; WWE Smackdown! Vs. Raw

The 12th edition of this genealogy program comes in three editions -- Standard, Deluxe and Collector's -- but the core program is identical in all.


Dozens killed as tornadoes sweep across southern US

Dozens of tornadoes sliced across southern US states ripping apart homes and shopping malls, killing at least 48 people and injuring hundreds more, officials said Wednesday.


German entrepreneurs want to build world's largest pyramid, include burial space for anyone willing to shell out about $1,000.


Valencia maintained their place at the top of the Primera Liga as they had to settle for a share of the spoils against Real Betis but by the end of the weekend they may be toppled from the summit.


Antidepressant Prescriptions for Children Soar, Studies Find

Children throughout the world are increasingly prescribed antidepressants and other drugs designed to calm or stimulate their brains, according to two studies published in Archives of Disease in Childhood.


Vote Monitors Concerned by Iraq Violence

Iraqi authorities fear that the country's security crisis will discourage international monitors from coming here for the January election — a development that could cast doubt on the legitimacy of the crucial vote.


After five days of exhaustion and hardships, Muslim pilgrims were saddened to see the annual hajj come to a close Friday, ending what for many is a spiritual high point of their lives.


Responding to McCain, Bush Plans Legal Action on Ads

President Bush sought to smooth over differences with Sen. John McCain on Thursday by promising to take legal action to stop political ads by outside groups, including


DES MOINES, Dec. 31 -- Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee took an unorthodox gamble in his bid for the presidency Monday, unveiling an attack ad against Republican rival Mitt Romney and then immediately pledging not to run it in the hopes of appealing to the better nature of Iowa voters.


With eye on 2008, Iowans watch Iraq war debate

AMES, Iowa  - For Iowa Democrats, the 2008 presidential campaign is starting where the 2004 race ended -- with a search for plain talk and realistic plans on how to end the war in Iraq.


Delegates from the nations that emit the most pollutants worked Thursday to advance discussions on how the world can combat global climate change.


The Senate is by design a cumbersome place to do business. Any one of the 100 senators can gum up the works, and they often do — without uttering a word.


Criticized for a program that only provided some of its largest customers with warnings on security problems in its products, Microsoft Corp. now says it will give all computer users early word on such issues.


Market turmoil? What market turmoil? Investors this week shrugged off the uncertainties of the mortgage crisis, stock market volatility, and the collapse of the dollar, turning the initial public stock offering of a Watertown medical billing and electronic medical records company into the most successful IPO of the year.


Refrigerating breast milk lowers its antioxidant content

If you are a nursing mother, think twice before freezing or refrigerating your expressed breast milk as you could be undermining its crucial antioxidant content.


San Diego Ballots Would Have Ousted Mayor

A complete review of disqualified ballots in San Diego's mayoral race showed Wednesday that write-in candidate Donna Frye would have ousted Mayor Dick Murphy had those votes been counted.


Surgeons trying to separate 3-year-old conjoined twins halted the operation because of swelling in the brain of the larger, stronger girl, but the doctors and parents said Thursday that they would try again.


UN to deploy thousands of troops in south Sudan after peace deal

The United Nations will deploy thousands of troops in southern Sudan after an expected signing of a final peace accord by the Khartoum government and the southern rebel movement, a UN official said.


ATHENS - Calling all Andres. Maybe that's what's wrong with the US boxing team. Not enough Andres. Only two US boxers reached today's medal round, middleweight Andre Dirrell and light heavyweight Andre Ward.


Iran reformists speak out, Rice defends atom moves

Iranian reformists challenged President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's hardline nuclear policy on Friday as the United States defended its imposition of tougher sanctions on Tehran for its disputed atomic work.


Dutch lawmakers accused the government Thursday of underestimating the threat from Islamic terrorists and failing to protect a filmmaker slain by a suspected Muslim radical.


Police in Manchester continue the hunt for a "dangerous" man released from prison by mistake.


"I can't hit on a girl in public like I used to. I never thought words like `undignified' would come into my own reflections on myself, but I can't do it anymore." Â Jack Nicholson.


The Chicago Cubs roared to their 14th victory in their last 18 games on Saturday, riding Ted Lilly's fifth straight win to a 9-3 rout of the Houston Astros.


Gunman, civilian killed in Saudi Arabia shootout: interior ...

RIYADH - A suspected terrorist and a civilian were killed during a shootout between Saudi security forces and armed men in Riyadh Tuesday evening in the latest violence to hit the oil-rich kingdom, the interior ministry said Wednesday.


During a three-game swing to Utah, Dallas and Minnesota, the New York Knicks lost all three by a combined total of 82 points. Team captain Stephon Marbury said there could be tough times for Coach Lenny Wilkens if this continues.


Jean-Marie Le Pen is to unveil his presidential platform as the far-right leader trails in the opinion polls.


U.S. expert panel urges regulation of tobacco

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should be given the power to regulate tobacco products and cigarette taxes should be hiked as part of a government campaign to reduce smoking, an expert panel recommended on Thursday.


India's Congress Wins Polls in Key Industrial State

India's ruling Congress party won power  in a giant state on Saturday, a victory that would boost the  fortunes of Italian-born Sonia Gandhi's party and strengthen  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's minority national coalition.


Il capo dello Stato si prenderÃ  tutto il tempo necessario per evitareil ricorso alle urne. "So che il sentiero Ã¨ stretto ma ci devo provare"                                          Napolitano, pressing su Berlusconi 'Senza Forza Italia nessuno sbocco'                                                                                di CLAUDIO TITO


Charges possible in Rangers' fan assault

A baseball fan injured by a chair thrown by a Texas Rangers pitcher during a game in Oakland may press charges, it was reported Tuesday.


Prize-winning Spanish writer  Camilo Jose Cela informed for General Franco's regime, a historian says.


US Airways, Mechanics Agree on Concessions

US Airways Friday cleared a major hurdle in its effort to emerge from bankruptcy protection as its mechanics union approved a new concessionary contract.


Voice From Past Reflects on Harbor Redevelopment: Interview With Sasaki's Richard Galehouse

By Patrick Donohue, Destin Log, Fla.  Sep. 23--The community was polled, a task force was assembled and a vision was drawn up for the redevelopment of Destin's harbor --but that plan was not approved.


Pacers' O'Neal Nervous in Return to Court

For the first time in a long time, Jermaine O'Neal was nervous when he stepped onto the court, and it showed against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.


US Report Sees More Diffuse Terror Threat to 2020

Al Qaeda will be replaced by  increasingly decentralized Muslim militants over the next 15  years who will feed on globalization to find recruits and stage  attacks, a new U.S. intelligence report said on Thursday.


A rescuer who braved gales and rough seas to rescue fishermen is the first woman to win a bravery medal.


Henrik Stenson of Sweden shot a 6-under-par 66 Sunday to win The Heritage by four strokes over Carlos Rodiles of Spain.


LSU players expressed confidence soon after their triple-overtime loss at Kentucky last weekend that their national title chances remained intact.


UnitedHealth to buy Sierra Health for $2.4 bln

Health insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc. said on Monday it will acquire Sierra Health Services Inc.  for more than $2.4 billion to expand in the fast-growing Las Vegas area and boost its Medicare business.


Suicide bomb blast overshadows Afghan election count

Afghanistan's presidential vote count passed the 80 percent mark with Hamid Karzai holding on to his clear majority, but any potential celebrations were cut short by a Taliban suicide bomb in Kabul.


Blair tells Labour Party he won't quit over Iraq

BRIGHTON, England - British Prime Minister Tony Blair stood firm as his Labour Party's annual convention began, saying he hasn't considered resigning over the war in Iraq, and trying to focus attention on domestic issues.


To mark the 50th anniversary of the Ford Edsel, TIME and Dan Neil,  automotive critic and syndicated Los Angeles Times columnist, look at the auto industry's greatest lemons


Niklas Backstrom made 46 saves in the Minnesota Wild's 3-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night.


Former Nursery Owner is Quite a Pitcher for Compost Tea

By Susan Gilmore, Seattle Times  Jun. 16--When Leon Hussey moved into his Redmond home 29 years ago, he had no neighbors, but deer and coyotes roamed his property frequently.


Twenty German soldiers were deployed on  Friday to help recapture around 17,000 minks on the run.


Sen. Clinton Calls for Global Plan for Poor Women

At former President Bill ClintonÂs conference on global challenges, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton called for a concerted attack on the Âfeminization of povertyÂ


The EU insists it will not remove Colombia's Farc rebels from its "terror list", despite recent calls by Venezuela.


Starbucks opens first coffee shop in Russia

Starbucks opened its first  coffee shop in Russia on Thursday, two years after it won a  legal battle to protect the right to its brand in the  fast-growing Russian market.


Argentines Demand Justice After Deadly Club Fire

By Louise Egan BUENOS AIRES, Argentina  - A week after a firekilled nearly 200 people in a Buenos Aires rock club that hadlocked its emergency exits, mourners held their biggest protestyet as pressure mounted for the mayor to resign.


Brno, 13:40 - SUPERBIKE, MONDIALE: VINCE TOSELAND, POI BIAGGI

James Toseland ha vinto gara-1 del mondiale Superbike: la sua Honda ha preceduto la Suzuki di Max Bi...


THE rise in the price of crude oil over the last several months has brought the 11 members of Opec an unprecedented windfall, so much so it has revealed some cracks within what was supposedly the cartel's public unity on prices.


France confirms that ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will be flown to Paris 'imminently' for treatment.


Roma, 14:32 - CALCIO, ABETE: CASO DE SANCTIS MERITA RIFLESSIONE

''Il caso De Sanctis è il primo che si manifesta in Italia e richiede una riflessione di meri...


By Alexandra Mayer-Hohdahl, The Sun, Lowell, Mass.  Jun. 16--TEWKSBURY -- A Worcester lawyer who has filed four civil lawsuits against the town on behalf of various residents affected by eminent-domain takings says that more litigation is on the way.


Apple updates QuickTime 7.2 with eight security fixes

Blog: Many of the patches address flaws within QuickTime for Java.


As Expected, Ford Falls From 2nd Place in U.S. Sales

Toyota beat Ford in 2007 in U.S. auto sales, putting it behind General Motors. Ford had held the No. 2 spot since 1931, according to the companyâs historian.


Start-up touts less-risky notebook batteries

Lithium ion technology got burnt in the summer's recall season, but Boston Power says it has a better way to deliver the power.


A Festival With Plenty of This, That and the Other

Boundaries of geography, genre and taste are tested and occasionally trampled in the ninth edition of Film Comment Selects.


La manovra finanziaria del Governo per il 2005 non convince Confindustria: il provvedimento Ã¨ carente nei capitoli dedicati al Mezzogiorno, al fisco, alle infrastrutture e alla ricerca. Ma sono soprattutto


Porto Venere, 18:26 - CALCIO, MILAN; ANCELOTTI: ETO'O? SE SI VENDE CI SAREMO

Carlo Ancelotti sarebbe felice di allenare l'attaccante del Barcellona EtÃ²o. In occasione della fest...


A Link Between Lead Exposure and Cataracts?

Lifetime exposure to lead from paint in older houses, drinking water pipes and other sources appears to increase men's risk of cataract development, researchers reported on Tuesday.


Jones Leads Cowboys to Stunning Win Over Seahawks

Julius Jones scored on a 17-yard  touchdown run with 37 seconds left as the Dallas Cowboys scored  two touchdowns in the last two minutes to stun the Seattle  Seahawks 43-39 in the National Football League Monday.


Barcellona, 20:58 - CALCIO, SPAGNA; LIGA: BARCELLONA-REAL MADRID 0-1

Nel big match della 17/a giornata della Liga spagnola, il Real Madrid ha battuto in trasferta il Bar...


Metz, 17:45 - TENNIS, ATP METZ: MELZER PRIMO FINALISTA

Jurgen Melzer è il primo finalista del torneo Atp di Metz (indoor, 323mila euro di montepremi...


Electronic Arts Offers an Upbeat Forecast

Shares of Electronic Arts surged more than 5 percent after the video game publisher gave confident forecasts for growth over the next three years.


The black T-shirt might as well have been a billboard hanging in the Boston Red Sox' clubhouse. Curt Schilling paraded around with a shirt that said "Why Not Us?


Cold war workers, sick from exposure to radiation years ago, now face a tangle of red tape between them and government compensation.


Anti-terrorist court delivers verdicts in Madrid bombings trial

Spain's anti-terrorist court met Wednesday amid tight security to announce verdicts against 28 suspects in the 2004 Madrid train bombings, which killed almost 200 people and were claimed in the name of Al-Qaeda.


Israeli air strike kills several after U.N. vote

An Israeli air strike killed several   people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, security sources said,   hours after the U.N. Security Council unanimously passed a   resolution to end the month-old war.


A board of inquiry is set up to find out why an RAF Nimrod MR2 crashed in Afghanistan, killing 14 UK troops.


Bush war on Iraq illegal - United Nations Secretary Annan

United Nations Secretary, General Kofi Annan, said in an interview with the BBC, that the US led invasion of Iraq was illegal. When asked whether he thought the invasion of Iraq was illegal, Annan replied "Yes, if you wish.


Air France strike to go on one more day, says union

The Air France flight attendants union announced Sunday that a strike will continue into the fifth day, until midnight Monday.


Risultato supera attese analisti, boom investment banking


UCRAINA: GOVERNATORI EST, SI' A REFERENDUM SU AUTOMIA

(AGI) - Severodonetsk (Ucraina), 28 nov. - I 3500 amministratori del sudest dell'Ucraina riuniti a Severodonetsk hanno votato a favore della convocazione di un referendum sullo 'status' dell'area, in pratica sull'autonomia dal governo centrale.


Guantanamo hitch as trial of bin Laden driver halted

THE Bush Administration suffered a serious setback in its efforts to prosecute suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay after a federal court yesterday halted proceedings in the case of Osama bin Ladenâs driver.


A closely watched trial that could have far-reaching implications for the person-to-person (P2P) industry has gotten underway in Australia, where the entertainment industry is seeking to prove


MAN shares higher amid Scania takeover speculation

Shares in MAN, the German industrial conglomerate, were among the biggest gainers on the stock exchange here amid speculation it is about to announce a bid for Swedish truck maker Scania.


Omed Aziz, al volante di una 'Pegeout 405', viaggiava a 60 orarisulle strade di Oldbury, in Inghilterra, quando Ã¨ stato bloccato dalla polizia                                                  Arrestato cieco al volante era aiutato dal co-pilota


Confesercenti: "Un fumatore su quattro ha smesso o tagliato i consumi, le riduzioni piÃ¹ forti nelle grandi cittÃ "                                          I tabaccai dopo il diveto antifumo "Crollano le vendite di sigarette"                                                                                di CATERINA PASOLINI


Name a Poison, Specialist Will Give You Advice

By Dave Gustafson, The Charleston Gazette, W.Va.  Sep. 22--When a child gets into the chemicals stored beneath the sink or a hazardous materials tank leaks in a neighborhood, there is always someone like V.


Athens - Runner-up to the United States by a handful of gold medals at the Athens Olympics, China was the big winner at the Paralympics.


Marino gets first crack at Hall induction

CANTON, OhioQuarterbacks Dan Marino and Steve Young and wide receiver Michael Irvin are among nine first-time nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.


CA is unhappy with the performance of its storage management business and is restructuring the operation.


The Soylent wing of the Green movement examined The enviroloonies seem to have found their way out of the asylum again: this time to tell us that 70 per cent of Britons should die for the sake of Gaia. That's not quite the way they put it, of course. Rather, the Optimum Population Trust (there's a pedantic part of me that wants to tell them it's Optimal) tells us that the maximum sustainable population of the UK is 17 million: given that there are north of 60 million currently, we can only avert the coming End Times if the extra pop their clogs soonest.â¦


She's lived in Iraq for three decades and has been a passionate advocate for the Iraqi people, arguing against the US-led invasion and the United Nations sanctions that preceded it on grounds they would deepen human suffering.


Dortmund, 18:48 - CALCIO, BORUSSIA DORTMUND: PRESO RUKAVINA, ORA VUOLE LEHMANN

Il Borussia Dortmund ha ingaggiato il terzino destro serbo Antonio Rukavina dall'FK Partizan. Costo ...


September 29, 2004, 8:36 a.m. A mayoral letter, Ted K. everywhere, a great sense of the land, &c. Richard Holbrooke - Kerry's chief foreign-policy adviser - has assured Gerhard Schroeder that the first visitors ...


Shares rise by more than 2% in Japan in early trading, as traders take heart from a late rally on Wall Street.


Talks Under Way to Put Intel Inside OLPC's $100 Notebook

The notebook's first version runs on AMD's 433MHz Geode LX-700, a chip that is slow by the standard of mainstream processors.


Toshiba unveils new line of stylish external hard drives

As the demand for stylish hardware increases, manufacturers are stepping up to the plate.


NAPLES, Fla. - A blow to the head with a beer bottle may have saved Sally Hampton's life. While doctors were examining her after the barroom attack, they discovered a brain tumor that could have killed her.  The tumor was removed, and Hampton, 64, is fully recovered.


More Delays Expected for Boeingâs Dreamliner

The company is expected to announce another delay in production of its popular 787 Dreamliner, which could frustrate some international airlinesâ expansion plans.


Nuovo n.1 gruppo, de Margerie, presenta risultati 2006


Court Denies Class Status for Plaintiffs Against Merck

The New Jersey decision is a legal victory for Merck, which faces nearly 27,000 individual lawsuits from people claiming the drug Vioxx harmed them.


Comcast Corp., the nation's biggest cable TV systems operator, said Thursday that its third-quarter profit fell 54 percent and new customer additions slowed amid intensified competition from phone and satellite TV companies.


The Who launch U.S. tour with classic-laden show

The Who kicked off the U.S. leg of  their first world tour for more than 20 years on Tuesday with a  two-hour set that included a full complement of classic hits, a  smattering of new material, and some rough edges.


Israeli and Palestinian leaders will sign a truce ending four years of fighting on Tuesday, both sides reportedly say.


Gay Methodist Pastor Has Setback at Trial

A Methodist minister being tried by her church for announcing last year that she lived with a lesbian partner faced a setback when the presiding judge excluded expert testimony from six defense witnesses who believe the church's gay ban violates its own legal principles.


U.S. boosts security amid British copy cat concerns

The United States is ramping up transportation security, including more air marshals on flights to Britain, amid concern an attack in Scotland could spawn copy cats, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said on Sunday.


Udc a Palermo? Anche questo rientra in sistema democratico


Man Convicted in Omagh Bombing Walks Free

The only man convicted in connection with Northern Ireland's deadliest bombing walked free from prison Friday after winning an appeal and posting bail, an outcome that disgusted survivors of the 1998 blast.


Fifa raises the altitude limit on international matches to 3,000m after protests from South American countries.


Newspaper endorsements in the 2004 presidential campaign between President Bush, a Republican, and Sen. John Kerry, a Democrat.


Pavlik has plenty of room on his middle for more belts

LAS VEGAS - Kelly Pavlik proved his superiority and fattened his bank account with a second victory over Jermain Taylor. Now this frugal people's champion finally is ready to go shopping - for two really ugly belts.


Attacca l'informazione definita 'vergognosa e criminale'


Palestinians warn settlement plan will cloud talks

Israel's plan to build houses on occupied land near Jerusalem will cloud renewed peace talks, the Palestinian Authority said on Sunday, the day before an international aid conference opens in Paris.


Blackburn Rovers got their first away win of the season beating Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage.


Agricultural Practices Found to Contribute to Bicarbonate in River

Researchers have figured out why the amount of bicarbonate in the Mississippi has increased substantially in the last 50 years.


Nintendo exchanges Wii straps, recalls DS adapters

Nintendo Co. Ltd.  said it would  voluntarily exchange globally 3.2 million straps attached to  the controllers of its Wii game console with stronger ones  after some reports of broken straps.


Zimbabwe has extradited British alleged mercenary Simon Mann to Equatorial Guinea, his lawyer says.


Adobe Issues Patch for PDF-related Vulnerability

It ended up not being Adobe's problem to begin with anyway: a vulnerability that enabled JavaScript code within a specifically crafted URL to run unchecked, and launch any executable code. When Petko D. Petkov of GNUCitizen.org discovered the problem, it appeared to have been directly triggered by Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.


Cerf: Internet is a reflection of society

InfoWorld - The Internet is a mirror of the population that uses it, said Google's vice president and chief Internet evangelist Vinton Cerf said in reference to the proliferation of fraud, social abuse, and other online crimes.


U.N.: Up to 10,000 Dying a Month in Darfur Camps

Up to 10,000 people, many of them  children, are dying each month from disease and the effects of  violence in Darfur camps despite a big international aid  effort, the World Health Organization said Monday.


The International Court of Justice decision, clearly rendered the so called âSecurity Wallâ or sometimes âsecurity fenceâ, which Israel is building in the West Bank an illegitimate enterprise.


A causa della 'bank holiday' in Olanda, Belgio e Gb


Cosi' Di Pietro.E su Berlusconi: intercettazioni sono chiare


Kosovo President Ibrahim Rugova has said his pro-independence party has won Saturday's general elections.


Israel's Sharon government is paying Jews living in Gaza to move ...

Families that agree to vacate the Gaza strip are being compensated and move back into Israel proper. Sharon is seeking to remove Jewish settlers from Gaza and four West Bank enclaves - the settlers have been


U.S. Postal Service Unveils Ronald Reagan Stamp

A stamp honoring former U.S.  President Ronald Reagan, who died June 5, was unveiled by the  U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday.


MACQUARIE Bank has had 55 people furiously working to stitch together the ALH deal -- underlining how significant an opportunity the bank regards securing a slice of the gaming and hotel businesses.


The career of best-selling novelist Clive Cussler was almost destroyed by the film adaptation of his book Sahara, a court hears.


Court to Join Int'l Death Penalty Debate

The Supreme Court waded into a fierce international debate Friday over how the United States prosecutes foreigners in death penalty cases, agreeing to hear the case of a Mexican man in an unexpected move that expands the court's examination of fairness in capital punishment.


Repas lunch vince causa sull'uso del marchio 'Ticket'


Australia wins by 17 runs as New Zealand cricket comeback falls ...

Australia held on for a 17-run win over New Zealand in the second one-day international Wednesday, despite Kyle Mills' four successive sixes that highlighted a determined but too-late Kiwi comeback attempt.


Devin Brown sparked a fourth-quarter spurt with two three-point plays and two dunks, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 Monday night to spoil the pseudo-coaching debut of Avery Johnson.


Garlic doesn't do much for the breath and it stinks for lowering cholesterol. That's the conclusion of the most rigorous, head-to-head study of raw garlic and popular garlic supplements, despite promoters' claims to the contrary.


Mexico to try 19 soldiers in civilian shootings

A Mexican military court will try 19 soldiers in the deaths of three children and two women at an army drug checkpoint, the defense ministry said on Monday.


Moya exits, Ferrero and Srichaphan advance in China Open

Top seed Carlos Moya suffered a surprise first round exit in China Open, losing 6-3, 6-3 to French 19-year-old Joe-Wilfried Tsonga, who attended ATP tournament for the first time, here late Wednesday evening.


Study finds drawbacks to milk duct cancer test

A study released Tuesday effectively dashed hopes that a new test can accurately detect breast cancer in young, high-risk women. Researchers had hoped the test, known as ductal lavage, could detect cancer in milk ducts before it shows up on mammograms.


In a big management shakeup aimed at halting a brutal assault from rival Fox News, CNN has pushed aside the head of its US network.


Bush Says He's Proud of His National Guard Service

President Bush, accused by Democrats  of joining the National Guard to avoid going to Vietnam and  then shirking his duty, told a Guard convention on Tuesday he  is proud of his service but did not address lingering questions  about his record.


A decade after Acteal, war is again on Mexico's horizon

Comment is free: Naomi Klein: To those who remember the violent campaigns against Zapatistas, the tensions today feel eerily, dangerously familiar


Val Ackerman, the president of the Women's National Basketball Association since its inception, has decided to step down beginning next year.