Maranello, 16:39 - F1, F2008; RAIKKONEN: CAMPIONE, MA NON MI SENTO PIU' FORTE

onostante la vittoria del titolo mondiale, Kimi Raikkonen dice di non sentirsi ''piÃ¹ forte dell'anno...


Mark Delaney has joined Aston Villa's injury list after suffering a groin strain at Chelsea on Sunday. Liam Ridgewell and Mathieu Berson are set to keep their places, and the on-loan Carlton Cole is available after missing the game against Chelsea.


The former Massachusetts governor is hoping he can upset the oddsmakers' clear GOP favorite, John McCain. But he's smart enough not to make any predictions


A Thai zoo workers sprays disinfect chemical as tigers look on at the Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Chonburi province, southeast of Bangkok, Thailand, after the zoo was ordered to close down Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004.


Police Arrest 400 in Najaf Shrine, But Not Sadr

Police detained 400 Shi'ite militiamen  when they entered the Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf on Friday, a  government source said.


DealBook: Bank of Americaâs Profits Fall 32%

Bank of America, the third large money-center bank to report earnings this week, said its net income fell 32 percent in the third quarter to $3.70 billion. The decline was less than the 57 percent plunge in profits at Citigroup. But the results were far worse than the 2 percent rise in earnings posted by [...].


Against a Longtime Nemesis, Missed Opportunities Hurt Bison

Errors doom the Bison as for the 11th time in a row, Howard falls to Hampton, 31-24, on Saturday afternoon.


Nasa wonder plane finally cleared for take-off â¦ just as funding ...

A REVOLUTIONARY new type of aircraft that could lead to flights between Glasgow and Sydney in only two hours, will be tested in America tomorrow.


Scientists in the US say they have developed a faster, cheaper and more reliable test to detect bladder cancer.


US health officials have confirmed that the entire stock of flu vaccine from a British producer is unusable. The US had hoped to salvage some of the doses made by Chiron, which account for nearly half of its annual supply.


Givenchy's Throne Sits Vacant as Young Stars Shun Big Labels

For the first time in 53 years, the revered fashion house of Givenchy will not produce a haute couture collection for spring couture week in Paris.


Second-Ranked Oklahoma Holds Off Texas A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (Sports Network) - Jason White threw  for 292 yards and five touchdown passes, including a 39-yarder  to Mark Bradley with 6:43 left to play for the tie-breaking  score, as second-ranked Oklahoma pulled out a thrilling 42-35  victory over No. 22 Texas A&M in a key Big 12 showdown at Kyle  Field.


AOL new browser combines Firefox with Explorer

a version of the open-source Firefox but with support for Microsoft Internet Explorer tied-in. Explorer remains the


Hubli, Aug. 23. (PTI): Beleaguered Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti's attempts to earn a reprieve from the court failed today when her petition seeking quashing of charges against her in the Idgah


Small Plane With 2 Aboard Crashes in Ga.

A small plane with two people aboard crashed during a rainstorm Tuesday morning in an industrial section of downtown Atlanta, authorities and witnesses said.


Troops from the Black Watch regiment have begun a major operation in central Iraq.


Severed heads and bodies found in Iraq field: police

Police found nine bodies and 10 severed heads in an abandoned field north of Baghdad on Tuesday, in a region where U.S. and Iraqi forces were pressing ahead with offensives against al Qaeda forces.


Suggested amounts of dietary choline may be too low

NEW YORK  - Some men and women who consume the recommended daily amount of choline, an essential dietary nutrient, may still develop an insufficiency and experience liver dysfunction as a result, new study findings suggest.


Arriva direttamente dall'Istituto di informatica e telematica del Cnr di Pisa la conferma dell'intesa raggiunta tra il consorzio EURid e la Commissione Europea sul futuro del dominio .eu. L'accordo tra l'EURid


Blaming the IRA for a Â£26m raid "scuttles" hopes of disarmament, says Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness.


News Corp has no plans to pull its television shows from iTunes like NBC Universal, but echoed the media industryâs calls for Apple to offer more flexible pricing.


Restoring Luster to Two 20th-Century Dance Legends

Special thanks to the enterprising New York Theater Ballet for giving New York what I believe are the yearâs first staged revivals of the work of JosÃ© LimÃ³n and Antony Tudor.


OXFORD, England President Jacques Chirac of France, during a visit to Britain, called Friday for an overhaul of the United Nations, which he said was outdated and in need of serious reform.


A computer worm is attacking some business PCs through a flaw in antivirus software by Symantec Corp., a security company warned Friday.


Mauresmo through to final as Sharapova withdraws

NEW YORK: Title holder and top seed Amelie Mauresmo received an easy passage into the final of the Advanta Championships in Philadelphia on Saturday when Maria Sharapova was forced out of the event with a sore shoulder.


The government has a long way to go before the cancer care "postcode lottery" is  eradicated, MPs say.


By STAFF WRITER. "We've had concerned parents calling all day long," said Tedford. "Not to mention the aftermath and destruction of something going through (Mississippi).


Symantec: Attackers exploiting new RealPlayer flaw

Symantec is warning users of the RealPlayer media software to be extra careful while surfing the Web.On Wednesday, the company's Symantec Security Response team uncovered new attack code that affects the RealPlayer 11 beta and RealPlayer 10.5 software on the Windows platform, according to Ben Greenbaum, a senior manager with the group. By late Wednesday, Symantec had tested the attack and confirmed that it worked on the English version of Windows XP Service Pack 1 running Internet Explorer 6. Tests for the more-recent XP service pack 2 and IE 7 browser were ongoing.For the attack to work, the criminal would have to trick the victim into playing a maliciously encoded Web page. The flaw lies in a browser helper object, software that RealPlayer uses to help users who are experiencing technical difficulties.Once the exploit is run on the victim's machine, the attacker can download and install whatever software he wants, Greenbaum said.So far, Symantec has just seen the one sample of the attack code, submitted by a customer in the U.S., but Greenbaum expects it to soon become more widespread. Symantec has not yet seen the code posted to public hacker forums, he added.Symantec's products are now protecting its customers from the attack, but other users can protect themselves by disabling JavaScript and ActiveX in their browsers and by being careful about the sites they visit, Greenbaum said.Greenbaum did not know whether the flaw also exists on Linux and Mac OS versions of RealPlayer, but he said that even if they were vulnerable, the attack code that Symantec has seen would probably need to be rewritten for those platforms.RealPlayer's maker, RealNetworks, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on this issue.


Two astronauts prepare to carry out the first spacewalk of the latest shuttle mission to the space station.


Business & money: Underground staff plan two 72-hour strikes which they warned would bring chaos to tube network.


Voters to See Few Big Changes After Fla.

Voters clamored for reform after the fiasco in Florida four years ago. But when they return to vote again for president on Nov. 2, many may be surprised to discover how little has changed.


Kosovo Vote Tests Reconciliation Efforts

Serb leaders attended a church service Saturday instead of casting ballots in Kosovo's legislative elections, fulfilling their pledge to boycott a vote that will test the depth of the province's ethnic divide and international attempts at reconciliation.


Blog: Federal regulators want the public's feedback on whether to waive a 1997 rule that would frown upon the proposed combo.


A suicide bomber kills more than 30 people in an attack on a cafe in a town north-east of Baghdad, police say.


The winner of this monthâs British Open will receive $1.5 million, making it the richest prize in any major. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club said the winner of the July 19-22 tournament in Carnoustie, Scotland, would earn $60,460 more than Tiger Woods did when he won at Royal Liverpool last year. The total purse for this British Open will be $8.5 million, an increase of $403,000.


Experts fear Africa next big stage for Al Qaeda

There is mounting evidence that   the African continent will become the next Al Qaeda hotbed as   the militant group seeks to expand its global operations, a   senior expert on terrorism said.


The human death toll from bird flu in Indonesia has risen to 100 - almost half of the total worldwide fatalities.


Tighter Screening Targets Air Passengers in Baggy Clothes

Air passengers boarding flights in the United States will be subject to closer screening if they are wearing baggy or bulky clothes, it emerged today.


Report Advises Taking Steps to Save Bones

Americans of all ages must do more to protect their bones now if they are to prevent fractures and other related problems later in life, the government warned.


Nvidia subpoenaed as part of antitrust probe

Graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp.  said on Friday that it received a subpoena from the  U.S. Department of Justice as part of an probe into potential antitrust violations involving graphics processing units and cards.


Convert Firefox into a text-only browser

The free Web Developer Toolbar from Chris Pedericks makes it easy to view and print only the text on a Web page.


Lexi Star goes right to the front of the pack, clobbering six overmatched fillies and mares to take the $86,400 Maryland Racing Media Handicap on Saturday.


Cagliari, 19:21 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI; GIAMPAOLO: DELUSI, NON MORTIFICATI

"Siamo delusi, ma non mortificati'' dice a fine partita il tecnico cagliaritano Giampaolo -, ovviame...


First trial offers window on intricate Enron deals

As the first criminal trial stemming from the financial deals at Enron opened in Houston on Monday, it is notable as much for who is not among the six defendants as who is - and for how little money was involved compared with how much in other Enron


Britons are saving Â£57 billion too little for their retirement, according to figures leaked to a Sunday paper.


Roche sues Teva in U.S. over generic bone drug

Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG is  taking legal action against Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical  Industries Ltd  in the United States to prevent Teva  from selling a generic version of Roche osteoporosis drug  Boniva, Roche said on Tuesday.


Abidjan, 16:00 - CALCIO, COSTA D'AVORIO: STIELIKE NUOVO CT

E' il tedesco Uli Stielike il nuovo ct della Costa d'Avorio. Il tecnico è stato scelto dalla ...


The authorities extend the law allowing special powers to fight insurgents as 18 killed Iraqis are found near Mosul.


L'Oreal Boosts 4Q Revenue on Strong Sales

Strong sales in Asia and eastern Europe helped L'Oreal SA boost revenue by 3.4 percent in the fourth quarter despite weak growth in the world's largest beauty products maker's main markets and the effects of the soft dollar.


Israel's High Court orders the government to respond to a World Court ruling on the West Bank barrier.


US Buys Flu Vaccine Not Approved For Use

The US made a special exception on Tuesday to purchase as many as 4 million doses of flu vaccine not licensed for use in the US. The Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of GlaxoSmithKline influenza


Israel announced plans yesterday to build 533 new homes in the West Bank, increasing the number of permits to three times those allowed in the previous three years combined.


Two more doctors charged over bomb attacks on UK

Two more doctors were charged on Saturday with involvement in the failed car bomb attacks in London and Glasgow, one man in Britain and one in Australia, bringing the number accused to three.


Portuguese police focus on Madeleine's parents

PRAIA DA LUZ, Portugal  - Portuguese police announced on Friday they had identified a new suspect in their investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and friends said it was the 4-year-old's mother, Kate McCann.


Iranian media lashed out at France on Monday for raising the rhetoric in the standoff over Tehran's nuclear program, a day after the French foreign minister said the world should be prepared for war if Iran obtains nuclear weapons.


Drug-resistant staph found to be passed in gay sex

A drug-resistant strain of potentially deadly bacteria has moved beyond the borders of U.S. hospitals and is being transmitted among gay men during sex, researchers said on Monday.


Dutch crackdown risks hurting mainstream Muslims

The Dutch government plans to crack down on Islamic extremists after the killing of a filmmaker critical of Islam, but politicians and intellectuals said on


United says it will ask workers for more cost cuts

CHICAGO _ Calling its financial condition "sobering," United Airlines said Friday that it will seek substantially more cost cuts than previously announced to help the carrier emerge from bankruptcy.


Roma, 23:27 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; PRANDELLI: CI TENIAMO AD ANDARE AVANTI

Il ko di misura con la Lazio (2-1) nell'andata dei quarti di finale di Coppa Italia riesce a mitigar...


Romania and Bulgaria to join EU next year

A European Commission report is set to endorse the Jan. 1, 2007 EU entry date for Romania and Bulgaria.Comment


Japan and North Korea held a second day of talks Sunday in a dispute over Japanese nationals abducted by the North decades ago. Japan seized the occasion to express concern North


ANC Leader Target of S. Africa Prosecutor

POLOKWANE, South Africa Dec. 20-- The National Prosecuting Authority has enough evidence to pursue criminal corruption charges against new ruling party president Jacob Zuma, and the decision on whether to file them is "imminent," South Africa's top prosecutor told a radio interviewer Thursday mor...


The myth of the first 100 days and Susilo's real challenges

As he steps into the palace, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must address the unrealistic expectation that he should show substantial achievements within his first 100 days in office.


5 NBA Players and 7 Fans Are Charged in Brawl

The prosecutor in Oakland County, Mich., today filed criminal charges against five Indiana Pacers and five fans for their parts in a brawl last month in a game against the Detroit Pistons.


Four Israelis are killed as two blasts rock a border post between the Gaza strip and Egypt, an Israeli official says.


Slobodan Milosevic, the former Yugoslav president, today won the right to represent himself at the UN war crimes tribunal after appealing against the imposition of legal counsel.


Skype leaves security door open, say researchers

A vulnerability in Internet Explorer spells potential trouble for Skype users who add or play video in their chats.


Three Dutch police officers are wounded in an explosion as they raid a house in The Hague.


Valencia tarnish image with angry Champions League exit

The reaction of Valencia players, coach Claudio Ranieri and their fans to the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Werder Bremen has done irreparable damage to the image of the club according to Spanish media.


While the two giants fight over anti-trust allegations, Steve Jobs moves forward.


Anche un ferito grave, scontro tra fuoristrada e berlina


_Oct. 6, 2004 - Scottie Pippen says he's no Michael Jordan -- when it comes to his retirement plans. He insists that now that he has retired -- there's no way he will un-retire, as Jordan


Mac OS X Tip of the Week: The Ultimate Customize Toolbar Shortcut

When you want to customize the toolbar on your Finder windows, here’s the ultimate shortcut.


Senate Approves Spy Bill, Protects Telecom Immunity

WASHINGTON -- The Senate on Tuesday approved new rules for government eavesdropping on phone calls and e-mails, giving the White House much of the latitude it wanted and granting legal immunity to telecommunications companies that helped in the snooping after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.


On the first day of his fourth season with the New York Yankees, Alex Rodriguez finally acknowledged his relationship with Derek Jeter has cooled.


Entertainment highlights during the week of Feb. 3-9:


Avevano teso imboscata a pattuglia mista, afghani-coalizione


Indonesia has temporarily closed its border with East Timor to prevent fugitives sneaking into Indonesian territory ahead of a tense lead-up to presidential elections, the military said on Monday.


LOS ANGELES - "The Sopranos" finally whacked its competitors in the best drama category at the Emmy Awards, and a comedy series victory for ratings-starved "Arrested Development" proved SOMEBODY was watching - but it was HBO and its record-breaking "Angels in America" that fluttered away with the most trophies.    HBO's megahit about a New Jersey mob family collected the best drama Emmy on its fifth try Sunday, and the channel's "Sex and the City" and "Angels in America" helped cable overshadow the traditional networks...


At New York Film Festival: Upheaval in Iran, Fiasco in Westchester

Aesthetics versus storytelling: as much as anything, that is the issue that defines the 45th New York Film Festival.


Ex numero due della Rice favorito per succedere a Wolfowitz


Lo ha detto il direttore, Osvaldo De Paolinis


Oil prices held near record peaks on  Thursday after a larger-than-expected decline in heating fuels  in the United States heightened fears of a winter supply  crunch.


White House hopeful John McCain on Saturday called on Republican rival Mike Huckabee to end push polling in New Hampshire tied to his presidential campaign's supporters, but Huckabee denied any involvement.


Common preterm labor drug not without side effects

NEW YORK  - A drug commonly used to arrest preterm labor, magnesium sulfate, works just as well as another commonly used drug, nifedipine, but is much more likely cause mild to serious side effects in pregnant women, a study shows.


Mobile phone users have outstripped traditional landline connections in India, the government announced.


The Thai stock market gains 9% after investment rules are eased, a day after seeing its worst slump for 16 years.


NHL Lockout's First Week Produces No Talks

It's been a week without progress in the NHL lockout. So far, there have been no overtures from the league or the players to resume talks to save a season that is already starting to slip away.


NEW YORK - Crude oil futures fell for a fourth day Friday, settling below $43 a barrel for the first time since August and extending the week's decline in oil prices to 14 per cent.


Sri Lanka claims killing 25 Tigers in fresh fighting

At least 25 Tamil Tiger rebels were killed in fresh military attacks along the de-facto border of territory held by the guerrillas, the defence ministry said Friday.


Trimmed down Monty has stomach for battle

PADRAIG HARRINGTON is a gizmo boffin. He has a wristwatch that times the speed of his swing, and his playing partner, Colin Montgomerie, was blinking his eyes in wonder as he showed it off on the 10th tee at Oakland Hills, Michigan, yesterday.


Castro not well enough for birthday gala

Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro said on Tuesday that he was not well enough to attend a gala kicking off five days of celebrations of his 80 years.


Queen Victoria's love affair with John Brown hinted at in letter

The love affair between Queen Victoria and commoner John Brown, long speculated about and never proven, has come closer to confirmation in a letter written by the sovereign unveiling her grief at his death.


Tori Spelling Releases Jewelry Line for HSN

Running a bed and breakfast and being an ordained minister wasn't enough for Tori Spelling. Spelling has created a new jewelry line for the Home Shopping Network. The jewelry, which features necklaces, earrings and bracelets, is all about the "g...


Microsoft's Passport authentication technology lost a prominent partner this week when eBay announced that it would stop supporting customer logins through Microsoft's Passport and .


La scoperta fatta casualmente da un pastore


The following equity and convertible debt offerings are expected this week:.


Backeâs 1-hitter puts Astros just one win away

Brandon Backe was almost perfect, the most improbable postseason hero for the most unlikely playoff team. Now Backe and the Houston Astros are a win away from an incredible upset.


BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Co-captain Daniel Briere has broken off negotiations with the Buffalo Sabres, deciding to test the NHL free agent market when it opens Sunday.


XH-150 demonstrates new hybrid technology, gets 150mpg

AFS Trinity Power Corporation showed off its plug-in hybrid SUV, the XH-150, at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.


By Ben Berkowitz LAS VEGAS  - SBC Communications Inc.  plansto launch television over the Internet with new compressiontechnology, turning the table on cable companies encroaching onits phone business, the company's chief operating officer saidon Thursday.


SHANGHAI -- Sun Xiaoqing, owner of the Fenghua Hengsheng Knitting Factory, isn't quite sure what deadbeat mortgage holders in the United States have to do with his exporting business, but he knows it's bad.


The AIDS infection rate among pregnant women in South Africa stayed at about 30 percent last year, according to a government report Friday that said the infection rate was stabilizing.


The Italian Prime Minister has resigned from his Presidency role at Milan after 18 years of success. Silvio Berlusconi has stepped down as President of Milan, leaving the job vacant for the time being with


Men look for beauty, while women go for wealth when it comes to assessing future partners, researchers say.


NEW YORK: The leaders of India and Pakistan yesterday hailed a new era in often fraught relations between the two south Asian nuclear rivals and agreed to study a joint pipeline project as part of closer economic ties.


UPDATE 1-Petrov double sends Wolfsburg three points clear

Martin Petrov scored twice as VfL Wolfsburg pulled three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a classy 3-0 win at home to title rivals VfB Stuttgart on Saturday.


Myanmar release of 9,000 inmates will be completed within hours

YANGON  - The 9,248 Myanmar jail inmates promised freedom under the military regime's mass release programme will soon be out but with only 40 dissidents among them, according to the opposition and a senior prison official.


North Korean nuclear disabling to start Monday

A team of U.S. technicians will on Monday start disabling North Korea's nuclear complex which makes weapons-grade plutonium, a senior U.S. envoy said on Saturday, under a multinational disarmament deal.


FDA Clears First of Kind Genetic Lab Test

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today cleared for marketing the first laboratory test system that will allow physicians to consider unique genetic information from patients in selecting medications and doses of medications for a wide variety of


State Dept. Reports Increase in Refugees

The number of refugees admitted to the United States nearly doubled over the past year, primarily due to more efficient screening procedures, the State Department said Monday.


Air-control failure disrupts plane travel

Los Angeles' major airports came to a near stop yesterday after radio and radar equipment failed at a key air-traffic-control center in the Mojave Desert, forcing the diversion of up to 800 commercial airline flights bound for Southern California and


Sven-Goran Eriksson has admitted he is considering deploying a three-man attack against Wales in Saturday's World Cup qualifier.


Plans are being considered to make an antibiotic - for eyes - available without prescription at pharmacies.


New York, 10:48 - HOCKEY GHIACCIO, RISULTATI NHL

Risultati delle gare del campionato di hockey su ghiaccio americano disputate nella notte.


Iraqi helped Canadian hostage escape: family

The family of a Canadian woman held hostage for 16 days in Iraq is offering new details into her ordeal. Roxanne Yamulky says her sister, Fairuz, was held for ransom before escaping with the help of an Iraqi national.


Obese couples have tougher time having babies

Obese couples have a more difficult time conceiving a baby than couples of normal weight, according to a study published on Tuesday identifying another consequence of putting on too much weight.


Roma, 16:03 - CICLISMO, SAUNIER DUVAL: NESSUN CASO DOPING

La Saunier Duval si dichiarata tranquilla in merito al coinvolgimento dei propri corridori Piepoli e...


US investigates gasoline and oil trading by BP

BP P LC, Europe's second-largest oil company, is being investigated by U S authorities for possible manipulation of the crude-oil and unleaded-gasoline markets, a spokesman said.


Nine people have been killed in a crackdown on anti-government protests in Myanmar, after attempts to clear demonstrators from the streets of Yangon today, authorities say. An American witness told CNN soldiers beat protesters mercilessly.


Oliver Stone's Alexander opened in theaters on Wednesday, and ComingSoon.net recently got a chance to talk to the writer/director and star Jaret Leto, who plays Hephaistion, about the Warner Bros.


NBC Universal Unit Acquires Video Start-Up

Multi-platform entertainment programmer LX.TV has been acquired by NBCâs Local Media Division.


This QuickTime buffer overflow vulnerability appears to be different from a similar vulnerability patched by Apple in December 2007.


Japan's navy went on alert Wednesday when an unidentified submarine made a brief incursion into the country's southern waters near Okinawa.


Blue-chip and tech stocks ended  slightly higher on Monday as investors paused after last week's  election rally and braced for U.S. interest-rate hikes that  threaten to raise companies' costs.


Iraq's top Shiite cleric tells followers to end fighting

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Rebel Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called today for his followers across Iraq to end fighting against US and Iraqi forces, an al-Sadr aide said.


Bode Miller played volleyball with a few US teammates instead of defending his super-G gold medal Saturday. Yesterday, Julia Mancuso slept in, and fellow US star Lindsey Kildow went out and bought Mexican food and snow boots as stormy weather prevented the start of the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Are, Sweden, for the second day in a row.


A grand jury yesterday indicted Zhenli Ye Gon on charges of aiding and abetting a conspiracy to make methamphetamine that would be sold in the United States. The charges carry a possible sentence of 40 years in prison.


Allianz to fight US court ruling on WTC attacks

MUNICH - German insurance concern Allianz said on Tuesday it would fight a US jury decision in New York which doubled the amount of insurance which the leaseholder of the destroyed World Trade Center towers could collect from nine insurance firms.


Houston company to buy Summit Properties

Summit Properties Inc. has agreed to merge with Houston-based Camden Property Trust in a $1.9 billion transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Summit stockholders may elect to receive $31.


EPA: 13 Percent of Airliner Water Unsafe

Nearly one of every eight passenger airliners tested by the Environmental Protection Agency carried drinking water that fails agency standards because it contains coliform bacteria, the agency said Monday.


Prince Charles' wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, underwent a hysterectomy at a London hospital Monday, officials said.


A quarter of Norway's tiny population of wolves are to be shot to protect the country's farm animals.


Just days after being hit with a $3.8 million bill by a gay porn producer, the pop star is now being chased by a Hollywood gallery over an outstanding debt.


Capital Sources: The Next Terrorist Attack

The head of the National Counterterrorism Center speaks out on Al Qaedaâs plans, America's readinessâand the nature of the war on terror.


New South Korean leader to put economy first

South Korea's president-elect promised on Thursday to put the economy first once he takes office and not to be shy about telling prickly North Korea to mend its ways over nuclear weapons and human rights.


Rebels threaten to kill kidnapped election workers

A militant group claiming to have kidnapped three foreign election workers in Afghanistan told news agencies Saturday that the hostages would be killed unless all Taliban


British Prime Minister Tony Blair met his Israeli counterpart Ariel Sharon on Wednesday ahead of landmark talks with the new Palestinian leadership after making the quest for Middle East peace a personal priority.


LANDOVER, Md. Â· The Washington Redskins (4-8) broke a three-game losing streak and broke the 20-point barrier for the first time since Joe Gibbs returned as coach, ending their longest such


Milan shows have glitz at start but black at heart

Milan's womenswear winter 2007/08 fashion shows kicked off on Saturday with glitz and shine from Valeria Marini, although the "Next Generation" of new designers showed that the future will be black. Or gray.


Passa per Atene buona parte del futuro della Lazio per questa stagione. Nell'ultimo impegno del mini-girone di qualificazione di Coppa Uefa, i biancocelesti si giocano infatti contro l'Egaleo le ultime, ridotte


Olympics Influenced Rutgers Women's Coach

Watching Van Chancellor coach the U. S. women's basketball team to a gold medal in the Summer Olympics had a profound effect on Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer.


Jason White passed for 256 yards and four touchdowns Saturday as second-ranked Oklahoma overcame Kansas State, 31-21. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner was completed 20-of-31 passes and had one intercepted.


Roma, 13:45 - CALCIO, LAZIO; ODDO: PALERMO PERICOLOSO, MA NOI SIAMO FORTI

Ai microfoni di "Radio Deejay" Massimo Oddo, difensore della Lazio, ha presentato la partita con il ...


Despite a practically saturated Western European market, cell phone sales are still booming worldwide, driven by longtime owners clamoring to update their phones and new buyers wanting to get on the phone-owning ladder, according to a new report.


AFRICA/KENYA - I Vescovi: ÂNo alla violenza. Non corrompete i giovani per seminare caos durante la campagna elettoraleÂ Nairobi (Agenzia Fides)- ÂLa violenza come forma di mobilitazione Ã¨ inaccettabile per la stabilitÃ  e la prosperitÃ  del nostro PaeseÂ. CosÃ¬ Mons. John Nuje, Presidente della Conferenza Episcopale del Kenya, ha denunciato il clima di violenza che contr...


Indian guerrillas shifting to Nepal, ex-rebel says

One of the main guerrilla groups fighting Indian rule in the remote northeast is shifting its camps to Nepal following crackdowns in other neighbouring countries, an ex-rebel said Wednesday.


Vodafone to launch unlimited music service in UK

Vodafone Group Plc  unveiled a  range of new handsets and services for the key Christmas period  on Monday including an exclusive music service offering  unlimited tracks, to challenge the iPhone in Britain.


Spacewalkers Help Deliver Station's New European Laboratory

HOUSTON â Two spacewalking astronauts helped deliver a new European module to the International Space Station (ISS) Monday to boost the orbiting laboratory's research facilities.


Eminem, Nike deal will benefit charities

Eminem has collaborated with Nike Inc. to create a limited-edition collection of Air Max sneakers to be auctioned for charity.


AMERICA/URUGUAY - ÂIl bene della vita di ogni essere umano Ã¨ un valore costitutivo dellÂordine socialeÂ: appello della Chiesa uruguaiana contro la legalizzazione dellÂaborto La Paz (Agenzia Fides) - I Vescovi cattolici uruguaiani hanno fatto il loro pubblico appello ai legislatori del paese affinchÃ© non venga approvata la legalizzazione dellÂaborto, prevista nel progetto di legge sulla Salute Sessuale e Riproduttiva, che...


Ericsson returns to quarterly profit as world markets show growth

Swedish telecommunications equipment maker Ericsson reported a return to net profit in the third quarter, lifted by healthy growth in its international markets.


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Pratiche piu' veloci, boom (+65%) di richieste accolte


President Bush and his Democratic challenger John Kerry are dead even among likely voters as they head into Friday night's presidential debate, according to a Time magazine poll.


Fed and CPI to keep stocks on short leash

U.S. stocks may stall at the start of next week as investors wait for the outcome of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.


FG must address security situation in Niger Delta â UZOH

OBINNA Chukwudum Uzoh by now has a high recognition quotient as politician and businessman, having declared public interest in the governorship of his home state, Anambra


Chelsea players feel the pain of Mourinho exit

Big-spending Chelsea could face a player backlash following the shock departure of controversial but popular coach Jose Mourinho.


Three Museums Seek Answers to Tough Questions

Here are a few of the wrinkles facing the Whitney Museum, the Dia Foundation and the Smithsonian Institution as they try to map out a strategy in 2008.


Report: Google to establish R&D center in Singapore

InfoWorld - Google on Wednesday appeared to back away from a newspaper report that it plans to establish a research and development (R&D) center in Singapore -- even though the company's Web site lists a job opening for the director of such a center.


Judge says Katrina cases can't be joined

Homeowners suing insurance companies for denying their claims after Hurricane Katrina must file their lawsuits individually, a federal judge ruled.


HP's Dunn, Fiorina to appear on '60 Minutes'

(InfoWorld) - Two key figures in theÂ Hewlett-Packard spying scandalÂ will give their sides of the story in interviews on the CBS News program "60 Minutes" on Sunday. Patricia Dunn, former chairman of the technology company who was charged with four felonies in California, and Carly Fiorina, the former chief executive officer, president and chairman, gave separate interviews on the subject, according to information released by CBS Friday. In her interview, Dunn says companies conduct such investigations often. "Every company has investigations. Investigations, by their nature, are intrusive," Dunn tells "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl. "If you think that Hewlett-Packard is the only company that has an investigations force -- which by the way, is peopled mostly with former law enforcement officers that do all kinds of private detective work, monitoring, posing as other people in order to solve problems to protect shareholder value -- you're being naÃ¯ve." Dunn tells Stahl she is innocent of the charges she and four others connected to the case are facing: using false pretenses to obtain confidential information from a public utility, unauthorized access of computer data, identity theft and conspiracy. Four other people face the same charges. Dunn made a brief court appearance Thursday in Santa Clara County Superior Court in San Jose and will return to court Nov. 17 for an arraignment. HP is based in Palo Alto, which is also in Santa Clara County. Fiorina was also interviewed by Stahl to promote her book about her HP days, "Tough Choices: A Memoir," which is to be released next week. Fiorina says she was "shocked" to discover the lengths to which investigators allegedly went to probe the source of HP leaks to the media, including the use of pretexting -- using false pretenses -- to gain access to phone records of people who were targets of the investigation. "Well, I mean, I was shocked to hear about the depth and the range of some of those tactics and -- and shocked to hear that I might have been the subject of some of them," Fiorina said. Documents released Wednesday by the California Attorney General's Office show that Fiorina's phone records were among those accessed by private investigators via pretexting. Dunn, who succeeded Fiorina as chairman after Fiorina's firing in March 2005, launched an investigation to find the source of leaks of board deliberations prior to Fiorina's firing. Dunn authorized a second probe in 2006 after a news report in January that quoted an anonymous source on HP's board. Fiorina says in the "60 Minutes" interview that she sought to find the source of news leaks when she was chairman, but that was limited compared to what has been alleged under Dunn's chairmanship. "I wouldn't call what I did when I was faced with a leak -- I wouldn't even call it an investigation. I would call it a series of conversations with people. The reality is I knew very well who had talked outside the boardroom. Only one of the people who talked outside of the boardroom confessed. But, I knew who had done it. They knew who -- they had done it and so did everyone else on the board," Fiorina says, according to a release from CBS News.


WASHINGTON -- An astronaut and a four- century-old artifact highlight Virginia's connection to space shuttle Atlantis' upcoming mission to the International Space Station. Atlantis is scheduled for launch June 8 at 7:38 p.m. EDT from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla.


French e-voting study highlights hidden costs

A report on the deployment of e-voting systems around France concludes that electoral districts choosing to use the machines face significant costs, some hidden.


Judge Holds Reporter in Contempt in Leak Probe

A federal judge held a New York  Times reporter in contempt on Thursday for refusing to testify  in the investigation of whether the Bush administration  illegally leaked a covert CIA officer's name to the media.


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8 in Britain face terror charges; 2 allegedly had plans of U.S. buildings

LONDON  - British police on Tuesday filed charges of conspiracy to murder and other offences against eight terrorist suspects - including an alleged top al-Qaida operative charged with possessing plans of financial institutions that were at the centre of a U.S. terror alert this month.


Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in transplant technology that could help cure more people with diabetes.


Indian conglomerate Tata is planning to take advantage of the country's booming economy with a chain of shops.


Romney didn't approve anti-Thompson site

A spokesman for Republican Mitt Romney said Tuesday that the presidential candidate did not approve the creation of a Web site severely critical of the personal and political life of his GOP rival, Fred Thompson.


Pope John Paul II, receiving an Iranian diplomat Friday, said nations should accept international control mechanisms on nuclear arms proliferation "for the common good of humanity."


Video Games: Just Click the Mouse. Follow the Cursor. You Are Calm. You Feel Good.

A professor at East Carolina University is trying to determine whether some video games can be good for you.


China boycott means no action figures, cheap trikes

Instead of presents, Mary Naden gives her teenaged children skateboard lessons or takes them on outings -- an effort, she says, to avoid buying goods made in China.


Oh dear, Gromit! British animators split from Hollywood studio

Hollywood film studio DreamWorks Animation and the makers of the Wallace and Gromit films have severed their partnership after their quirky British characters failed to take off Stateside.


Vegetarians, Meat-Eaters Dig In To Send Sales of Tofurky Soaring

Seth Tibbott was just an ordinary hippie living in a treehouse when inspiration struck.


Comic book giant Marvel has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Korean publisher NCsoft, alleging that players in the firm's MMORPG City of Heroes are creating characters in the likeness of Marvel heroes.


A Time Line Of The IBM PC Business Dec. 8, 2004

From the introduction of its first PC in 1981 to this week's sale of its PC business to Lenovo of China for about $1.75 billion in cash, IBM has had a quite a few milestones in the PC industry.


Yanks' Wild Ride Leads to Familiar Destination

Alex Rodriguez seized a chance to bury Minnesota in the 11th inning on Saturday, lifting the Yankees to the A.L. Championship Series with a 6-5 victory.


At first glance, paying $13 or $14 for  a hard-wired Internet laptop connection in a hotel room might  seem expensive.


Secondo l'ex premier, molti senatori pronti a cambiare rotta


Pet turtles pose Salmonella risk: U.S. officials

Salmonella from a pet turtle killed a four-week-old baby earlier this year in a case that showed the reptiles are not safe for children, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.


WMC, the Australian mining firm, turns down a $5.5bn bid from Swiss company Xstrata but says it is willing to hold talks on a deal.


Pope declares controversial figures blessed

Pope John Paul has declared two controversial figures blessed - the last stage of beatification before sainthood. One of them is Emperor Karl of Austria, a devout Catholic, who has been criticised for authorising


New specification for securing mobile phones to be announced

The Trusted Computing Group plans to unveil a new specification to secure mobile devices at next month's CTIA show.


The search giant Google is rumoured to be working on its own web browser.


Four Bidders Confirmed for Yukos Auction

Russia's Federal Anti-Monopoly Service said Friday that a fourth bidder would be participating in this weekend's planned auction of the embattled Yukos oil company's giant Siberian production unit.


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Orders for chip-equipment placed with North American manufacturers declined in August and could decline further in coming months, an industry trade group said late Thursday.


Dozens of tasty foods are now available in 100-calorie packages. But is that a good thing? We get to the bottom of many little bags.


Voting Machines Missing for La. Election

NEW ORLEANS - Many New Orleans voters were unable to cast ballots Saturday on a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage because voting machines had not been delivered to polling places, a state official said.    At least 35 precincts did not have voting machines because drivers hired to deliver the machines had apparently not shown up for work, said Scott Madere, a spokesman for Secretary of State Fox McKeithen...


Sports Briefing | Soccer: Arsenal and Chelsea Win

Arsenal handed Manchester City its first loss of the season yesterday in the English Premier League, 1-0, and Chelsea beat Portsmouth, 1-0, to move into first place.Cesc Fabregas scored in the 80th minute to give Arsenal the victory and Frank Lampard scored in the first half for Chelsea, which has 10 points from four games. Manchester City is second with 9 points, 2 more than Wigan, Liverpool and Arsenal.In other matches, Liverpool beat Sunderland, 2-0; Birminghan won at Derby County, 2-1; Aston Villa defeated Fulham, 2-1; Bolton beat Reading, 3-0; and Wigan drew, 1-1, at West Ham.


Johnson says Belichick ignored condition

Former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson said coach Bill Belichick subjected him to hard hits in practice while he was recovering from a concussion — against the advice of the team's top trainer.


Sprint, Clearwire Team Up on New Network

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Almost a year after Sprint Nextel Corp. announced it would develop a mobile broadband network using WiMax technology, the wireless provider said Thursday it was teaming up with competing provider Clearwire Corp. to help build it.


Dopo dati Usa su produttivita' e costo lavoro


Scientists discover why a treatment for ovarian cancer only works in half of the patients who have it.


AUSTRALIAN journalist John Martinkus is lucky to be alive after spending 24 hours in the hands of Iraqi militants at the weekend. Martinkus was in Baghdad working for the SBS Dateline TV current affairs program


After an unprecedented span of just five days, SpaceShipOne is ready for a return trip to space on Monday, its final flight to clinch a $10 million prize.


PM Presses Legal Case as Ukrainians Mark New Year

Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich on Friday pursued a dogged challenge to his loss in presidential elections while Ukrainians geared up for a tumultuous New Year celebration alongside the preliminary winner.


Council Backs South Korean for U.N. Secretary General

The foreign minister of South Korea won overwhelming support in a final informal poll of the Security Council.


The long-standing tradition of licences - bought per seat and for a given period of time and version - is wearing out its welcome.


Alias annuncia MotionBuilder6, innovazione per animazione 3D

SarÃ  lanciato a fine mese Alias MotionBuilder 6, avanzato sistema 3D per animazione e animazione facciale dei personaggi, giÃ  disponibile per i clienti abbonati al programma di manutenzione Alias.


Paul McCartney says recent media reports that he had heart surgery last year are "entirely untrue."


Duff strike keeps Chelsea atop Premier League by five points

Damien Duff kept Chelsea five points clear at the top of the Premier League with the only goal against Aston Villa on Sunday. While second-place defending champion Arsenal scored a routine 2


Loss of Georgia Seat for Democrats Could Cost Senate

Democrats' hopes of retaining a Senate seat in Georgia are fading fast and such a loss could deal a fatal blow to the party's chances of regaining control of the Senate.


British hostility to the war deepens as another Black Watch ...

THE British publicâs opposition to the war in Iraq has risen to record levels amid signs that the continued violence could be a major factor in next yearâs expected general election.


The Bank of England on Thursday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, at 4.75 percent, as policy makers assessed whether borrowing costs, already the highest in the Group of Seven, are constraining consumer demand.


Typhoon Kills 5 in Japan, Cuts Power to 176,000 Homes, AP Says

Typhoon Chaba swept southern Japan today, killing five people and injuring 73, and cutting electricity to 176,500 homes on Kyushu island, the Associated Press said, citing police and Kyushu Electric.


Job creation improved in August, but employment is below 50-year average, giving fodder to Kerry and Bush. By Ron Scherer | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.


Mortgage applications fell last week: MBA

Applications for home mortgages  tumbled last week as short-term interest rates soared and  refinancing requests fell back to November levels, an industry  group said on Wednesday.


MODENA, Italy  - Thousands of mourners filed past the open coffin of Luciano Pavarotti in the cathedral of his Italian hometown on Friday, in an emotional farewell to the singer whose death prompted tributes from around the world.


Ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to be flown to Paris for treatment

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will be flown to Paris for treatment, doctors said Thursday.


Rehnquist's health a closely guarded secret, USA

Rehnquist's health is a closely guarded secret - He has thyroid cancer, but how advanced or not it is very few people know. Three events over the next few of weeks could indicate the extent of his illness (or good health).


Londra, 20:44 - CALCIO, ARSENAL: NESSUNA SANZIONE PER RISSA ADEBAYOR-BENDTNER

Nessuna sanzione per i giocatori dell'Arsenal, Emmanuel Adebayor e Nicklas Bendtner, protagonisti di...


Microsoft Research inventions are wacky and useful

InfoWorld - Flying bikes, cell phone robots, smart walking sticks, and audio speakers that defy logic are inventions all on display Tuesday at Microsoft's Redmond, Washington, headquarters.


Mac OS X Tip of the Week: Record Directly to QuickTime Pro

Make an instant QuickTime movie by recording from your video camera straight into QuickTime Pro. Read this week's tip to learn how.


Schwarzenegger Says Pro-Bush Speech Irked His Wife

MONTEREY, Calif  - California Gov. Arnold  Schwarzenegger said on Monday that his speech backing President  Bush at the Republican Convention in August resulted in a cold  shoulder from his wife, Maria Shriver, a member of the famously  Democratic Kennedy family.


Two priests from the Republic of Ireland convicted of child sex abuse are dismissed by the Pope.


The world's top handset maker Nokia   NOK1V.HE unveiled on Wednesday a new third-generation (3G)   Nokia 6288 slider phone model, with two cameras and able to   play videos.


By Ryan Blitstein, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Feb. 16--Google has acquired San Francisco in-game advertising company AdScape Media, according to a news report.


Clearing the Air: In Gamble, Calif. Tries to Curb Greenhouse Gases

California is betting that it can reduce emissions without wrecking its economy, and inspire other states to follow its example.


Duceppe advocates new, pan-American currency

Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe has issued a sweeping monetary and political blueprint, calling for a sovereign Quebec and for replacing the Canadian dollar with a new currency for North, Central and South America.


KABUL, Afghanistan - Three Americans accused of torturing Afghans in a private jail were found guilty by a three-judge panel Wednesday after a trial denounced by the defense as failing to meet basic international standards of fairness.    Two of the men - accused ringleader Jonathan Idema and his right-hand man, Brent Bennett - were sentenced to 10 years in jail...


Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee  would soon be moving Bombay High Court against Ahmednagar  District collectorate's order to cancel her ownership of a  plot near Shirdi due to irregularities in the deal.


DISARMAMENT-BALKANS: A Lottery for Safer Surroundings

BELGRADE, Nov 17 (IPS) - An unusual lottery is taking place this month in  Bosnia, where the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is  offering motor scooters and kitchen appliances to individuals who  hand over to the authorities any weapons they have been keeping  illegally in their homes.


The student loan industry is collecting a record amount of the old subsidies Congress thought it had retired.


Herbert Gallen, Who Founded Ellen Tracy Line, Dies at 92

As women began entering the work force in greater numbers, Mr. Gallenâs company introduced a line of more stylish clothing for the workplace.


AstraZeneca's Crestor Drug Beats Lipitor in Study

AstraZeneca Plc's cholesterol-lowering  drug Crestor performed better than Pfizer Inc's Lipitor in an  AstraZeneca-funded study of patients with metabolic syndrome,  according to results released on Monday.


The Malaysian Government says it will not seal its border with Thailand despite allegations that Thai Islamic militants are conducting arms training in the country.


Wes Anderson's Iconoclastic All-of-a-Kind Family

An indie darling and his longtime collaborators attempt a peculiar, watery, large-budget action film.


Microsoft can change.  Just give it a few more decades.


Humberto may reenter Gulf of Mexico: weather models

While most weather models show the remnants of Humberto reaching Virginia and the Carolinas later Friday, a few models suggest the system could turn south and reenter the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico over the weekend.


OPERAZIONE "DENTI PULITI 2": MAXI OPERAZIONE CC IN ITALIA

(AGI) - Torino, 14 dic. - Una falsa laurea in Odontoiatria costava 400 milioni di vecchie lire, grazie ai quali si aveva accesso a un iter universitario facilitato anche docenti universitari corrotti. E' quanto


U.S. Renews Iran Nuclear Complaint After New Photos

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


Bush acknowledges frustrations in New Orleans

President George W. Bush faced new pressure to jump-start the recovery from Hurricane Katrina on Thursday as he toured the Gulf Coast region hit by the worst U.S. natural disaster.


Is the warehouse club operator on the rise?


ROME - Italy insisted on Wednesday it did not pay a million-dollar ransom to win the release of two aid workers, as the country rejoiced in the homecoming of the women who said they were ready to return to Iraq to continue their work there.


British soldier killed, another wounded in Afghanistan: official

One British soldier was killed and another wounded in clashes Tuesday with Taliban guerrillas in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.


Germans fight to save hidden Nazi bunkers

NETTERSHEIM, Germany  - Concealed in a thicket of brambles in hills southwest of Cologne, out of sight of the nearby motorway, an eerie relic of Germany's Nazi past has been neglected for over 60 years.


Astronomers discover a newborn planet in a solar system that is still in the process of forming.


Getty Images Up for Sale, Could Fetch $1.5 Billion

Getty Images, the worldâs biggest supplier of pictures and video to media and advertising companies, has put itself on the auction block.


Sudan's government and southern rebels will sign a final peace deal on Sunday to end Africa's longest civil war.


Stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow industrials leading the gains, amid speculation that aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.  may be the subject of international takeover bids.


Candidates focus on economy before new votes

FLORENCE, South Carolina  - Republicans John McCain and Mike Huckabee touted their economic credentials in South Carolina on Friday on the eve of the South's first vote for U.S. presidential nominees, while rival Mitt Romney pressed his advantage out West in Nevada.


Pumas draws Olimpia, DC United gets Caribbean champ for first ...

Two-time defending Mexican league champion UNAM Pumas will open against Honduras' CD Olimpia, while US Major League Soccer title winner DC United will take on the Caribbean's best in the opening round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.


'Flagrant and systematic breach' The British recording industry has taken online retailer CD WOW! to court, claiming that the company is breaking a previous court-ordered undertaking not to sell cheap CDs imported from Asia.â¦


Shares fall as company warns on global economy, 4Q forecast misses analysts' estimates by 2 cents. CHICAGO  - Diversified manufacturer 3M Co.


President George Bush and Sen. John Kerry are tied, at 49 percent support among likely voters in 12 battleground states, USA Today reports.


Sprint Nextel and Clearwire announced a plan to build a nationwide WiMax network in the U.S.


Arab Commentators Examine Terrorism, Islam Link

The violent hostage-taking at a school in Russia last week blamed on Chechen terrorists has sparked condemnation from the Arab media in the Middle East.


The standards of opera acting have been rising impressively in recent years, thanks to an influx of dedicated directors, often drawn from the theater world.


Gordon Brown says he will push for lower taxes on environmentally friendly products across the EU.


Wall St. seen posting strong quarter, record year

Four of the biggest U.S. investment banks are poised to report strong fourth-quarter earnings, capping a fourth straight record year as nearly every business runs at full speed.


Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson practiced for the first time this week Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game at New Orleans.


Turnpike managers collecting tolls during strike's second day

Turnpike officials had anticipated a walkout by about 2,000 toll collectors, maintenance workers and office employees, so they waived tolls all day Wednesday after the strike began at 4 am, costing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission about $2 million in


âWonderful newsâ: Malcolm Wilson is delighted with the new ...

Ford yesterday announced a new four-year deal with the Dovenby outfit to keep the car maker a leading contender in the World Rally Championship.


Cink takes two-shot lead in rain-disrupted first round

AKRON, Ohio, Aug 20,  - Ryder Cup captain's pick Stewart Cink set the bar high in the weather-delayed first round of the WGC-NEC Invitational with a seven-under-par 63 to take a two-shot lead over rookie Zach Johnson on Friday.


Barclays, RBS line up Fed for $30 bln credit: report

Barclays  and Royal Bank of Scotland  have lined up emergency funds of up to $30 billion from the U.S. Federal Reserve to bail out American clients caught up in the global credit crunch, a paper said.


Millar happy, Wiggins not as Cancellara takes prologue

British hopes of claiming an historic yellow jersey in the shadow of Big Ben took a nosedive into the nearby river Thames as Fabian Cancellara sped to victory in the Tour de France prologue Saturday.


On the eve of his first visit to the United States, Iraq's interim prime minister, Ayad Allawi, denied yesterday that the insurgency battling U.S.-led troops and Iraqi forces  was gaining momentum or spreading, despite the escalating violence and death toll.


Deal over Baykalfinansgrup rubber-stamped by Russian watchdog

The Russian Federation Federal Antimonopoly Service has approved the acquisition by the Rosneft state oil company of Baykalfinansgrup, which won the auction for the sale of the controlling package of shares in the Yuganskneftegaz company, Interfax has


Risultato netto pari al 13,2 milioni di euro


Iraq War Crimes Trials to Begin Next Week

Iraq will bring top figures of Saddam Hussein 's ousted regime to court next week for the first time since they appeared before a judge five months


Rumsfeld backs off from media battles in last days

Donald Rumsfeld, once famous for his combative news conferences, has chosen to limit his media contacts to friendly audiences in his final days as defense secretary rather than do battle one last time.


Asian Shares Fall on Tech Profit Worries

Asian stocks slid on Monday as  investors fretted over high oil prices and bleak earnings  prospects at technology firms, while Australian markets cheered  a resounding election win for Prime Minister John Howard.


DAMIEN Duff kept Chelseaâs title challenge well on track when he scored the only goal of a hard-fought game against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge yesterday.


U.S. shares are set to open higher on  Friday, buoyed by Intel Corp. INTC.O after the world's  largest chip maker raised its quarterly revenue target due to  strong demand, but all eyes will be on jobs data before the  opening.


Catholic bishops in Zimbabwe pledge support for government critic Archbishop Pius Ncube.


Yahoo! enhances its arsenal to take on Google

Stata Labs is the latest weapon in Yahooâs arsenal to take on Googleâs domination in the Search Engine market. Yahoo! bought this software company, which specializes in technology that enables users to


Sony postpones PS3 "Home" virtual community service

CHIBA, Japan  - Sony Corp said on Thursday it would postpone the launch of its "Home" virtual community service for its PlayStation 3 game console to early next year, the latest setback in its video game battle with Microsoft Corp and Nintendo Co Ltd


'Sono molto commosso' ha detto il regista polacco


An Australian inquiry hears how an Indonesian army commander fired on five Western journalists in 1975.


Short-term hormone therapy slows prostate cancer

NEW YORK  - New research suggests that two months of "androgen deprivation" therapy, which reduces levels of the androgen, a male hormone, can help slow the growth of locally advanced prostate cancer when given before and during radiotherapy. Plus, the short course of androgen deprivation therapy does not increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, which had been a concern.


Italy should hand loss-making national carrier Alitalia to anyone willing to take it off Rome's hands for one euro, or allow the airline to go bankrupt, Italy's infrastructure minister said.


Fidel Castro is shown in animated conversation in the latest images broadcast since he underwent surgery.


La moglie: lui e gli altri stanno bene ma sono stanchi


WASHINGTON -- Oil prices tumbled for a third consecutive day yesterday, briefly falling below $45 a barrel, as geopolitical concerns that had brought the market to a boil in recent weeks appeared to cool off.


Sales of new homes plunged last month to their lowest level in more than 12 years, a grim testament to the problems plaguing the housing sector.


Gozo gets curtain call for its backdrop role in Dutch soap

The cast and crew of a popular Dutch socio-drama series visited the Maltese Islands earlier this year to film various episodes of the show exclusively in Gozo.


ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Ticker) -- The world's top golfers team up with famous faces from the worlds of film and sport on Thursday for the start of the 2004 Dunhill Links championship.


China Stoking Steel Oversupply Fears -WSJ

China's voracious demand for steel has  tempered of late, stoking fears of industry oversupply and  falling prices as China becomes a net exporter of steel, its  domestic demand slows down and global steelmaking capacity  rises, the Wall Street Journal said on Thursday.


As the giant Snoopy and Big Bird balloons began to inflate Wednesday, forecasts for powerful wind gusts threatened to keep them grounded during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade instead of floating through the corridors of Manhattan.


Mortgage rates around the country rose this week but are still at levels that should continue to provide support to the vibrant housing market, analysts say.


Many others have tried to replicate various parts of the seminal show's sets, but Sekulow wasn't satisfied with reproductions--so he went after the real thing in building the ultimate Star Trek home theater. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


Average life expectancy in China will jump 13 years to 85 years and all households will be lifted out of poverty by the middle of the century, Chinese academics forecast in a report issued in state media on Monday.


Growth Is Clear, if Not Measurable, for Gonzaga's Hummer

Ian Hummer's game-high 16 points lead Gonzaga past Eleanor Roosevelt, 69-47, in The Rock summer league's championship game at High Point.


For all this talk, still we head steadfastly for catastrophe

Comment is free: Kevin Watkins: This week's summit on climate change will achieve nothing if rich countries don't finally show some leadership.


DENVER Rod Smith became Denver's career leader in receptions and touchdowns receiving to help the Denver Broncos snap a two-game losing streak with a 31-to-13 win over the Houston Texans.


NEW YORK - On Nov. 18, an unassuming safety researcher from the US Food and Drug Administration sat down before a Senate committee and tore his bosses to shreds.


Inquiry Stymied on Company With Air Force Ties

First Command's success in its face-off with Air Force lawyers illustrates how a company with military ties can influence the people who are supposed to monitor it.


R&B singer Usher has won eleven awards at Wednesday night's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, at the MGM Grand. American Idol presenter Ryan Seacreast hosted the awards.


California Boy, 13, Wins National Spelling Bee With 'Serrefine'

Evan O'Dorney always eats fish before his spelling bees. The brain food apparently has served him well: He's the 2007 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.


Stacy Prammanasudh shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead during the suspended first round of the MasterCard Classic, while two-time defending champion Annika Sorenstam had a 69 in her season debut.


A Cernobbio il ministro dello Sviluppo Economico insiste: "Non sono contro il Nord"Il presidente della Sea: "I nostri dati mostrano che il modello hub funziona perfettamente"                                          Malpensa, scontro Bersani-Bonomi "Il Nord smetta di seguire le favole"


Ukraine in Turmoil as Agreement Crumbles

KIEV, Ukraine  - Ukraine's outgoing leader denied  on Tuesday he had agreed on concessions with his opponents to  end a crisis that has plunged the country into turmoil and  driven a wedge between Russia and the West.


Movie Review | 'Letters From Iwo Jima': Blurring the Line in the Bleak Sands of Iwo Jima

Another masterwork from Clint Eastwoodâs astonishing late period, and one of the best war movies ever.


MySpace announced today that through a partnership with Oberon Media, it will add a section of free, multiplayer games to the popular social networking site. Casual games are turning into a huge industry, with growth expected to double to over $500 million in revenue this year.


Bolcom Musically Weds the Old Money to New

Although William Bolcom's score for the Lyric Opera's "A Wedding" is filled with snappy songs and dance numbers, after a while the music seems slight.


Spotted on 'Gossip Girl': 'There's this thing called MySpace'

I betted that the word 'blog' wouldn't even appear in this show about a blogger. I was wrong.


British advertising group WPP wins battle for Grey Global

British advertising group WPP said over the weekend it would acquire rival Grey Global of the United States in a cash and stock deal worth 1.520 billion euros (1.246 billion dollars).


Hormel Foods Corporation posted a higher quarterly profit and gave a forecast for current-quarter earnings that was higher than analystsÂ estimates.


College football: Tech beats California, striking blow for Texas

No. 4 California was angry and frustrated after being snubbed by the Bowl Championship Series. Cal had been in position to go to the Rose Bowl for the first time in 46 seasons, but was denied a berth after


RED of cheek and wild of eye, the third in line to the British throne (and ours) went for a photographer at 3am outside a London nightclub on Thursday.


The NFL has offered one free week of its network programming to two cable TV operators who do not carry the channel in hopes of breaking a deadlock.


Google vs Yahoo: Battle moves to the mobile

While Google SMS uses text-only messages to deliver its results, Yahoo's new mobile service offers localised search results, maps and website icons that let people point, click and make a call.


Top-Selling Author Arthur Hailey Dies in Bahamas

Top-selling British author Arthur Hailey, whose novels sold 170 million copies around the world, died in his sleep at his Bahamas home, his wife said on Thursday.


At least 4,000 refugees flee from Sudan to Chad after attacks on Darfur villages, according to the UN.


Turkey's military declares its "unshakable determination" to defeat Kurdish separatists based in Iraq.


U.S. Air Raid Kills 11 in Iraq's Falluja

FALLUJA, Iraq  - A U.S. air strike aimed at  foreign militants led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi killed 11 people  and wounded 17 after a wedding party in Falluja Friday.


An advance in the shares of General Motors Corp. helped U.S. blue-chip stocks swing into positive territory in afternoon trade on Thursday after the automaker posted a stronger-than-expected rise in February sales.


Ukranian authorities re-open Yushchenko poisoning file

Ukraine will re-open the criminal investigation into the poisoning of presidential candidate Vikton Yushchenko, the prosecutor general's office said Sunday.


Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his side face a big challenge when they play Monaco in their opening Champions league match on Wednesday.


Tutti gli abiti sono color rosso, nero e grigio topo


US stocks finished a tumultuous year lower on Monday, amid thin volume, as investors digested fresh data on the housing market.


Major powers fail to settle Iran differences

Major powers failed on Saturday to settle all their differences over a second U.N. sanctions resolution against Iran for its nuclear work but remain committed to passing one soon, the United States said.


US oil prices are holding above $54 a barrel in electronic trade in Asia Thursday after a larger-than-expected decline in heating fuels in the United States heightened fears of a winter supply crunch.


FALLUJAH: Fierce air strikes hit Fallujah on Friday as US ground troops advanced on the Iraqi rebel bastion on Friday after a night of deadly air assaults.


In Paris, Federer Is Still Fashioning a Sculpture on Clay

Only a week before the 2007 French Open, Roger Federer got the confidence boost he needed to win the tournament: He finally beat Nadal on clay.


Communist leaders have no plans to allow democracy in the near future because they must focus on economic development before political reform, China's No. 3 leader said in comments published Tuesday


People in Madagascar are braced for a tropical cyclone which is expected to make landfall in the north-east.


Gore urges ad execs to help fight global warming

Former U.S. vice president and  environmental campaigner Al Gore urged the world's top  advertising companies on Friday to work commercially and  voluntarily on promoting the movement against global warming.


Parma, 12:51 - CALCIO, PARMA: BUCCI FIRMA PER UN ALTRO ANNO

Luca Bucci vestirà per un altro anno la maglia del Parma. Lo ha comunicato la stessa societ&a...


InfoWorld - Apple may have a jones for secrecy, but that doesn't mean it can keep its partners quiet.


The most striking, and the most potentially significant, public rebellion against President Leonid D. Kuchma and his chosen successor in last Sunday's contested election began silently.


Four men are arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Coleraine three weeks ago.


Hewlett-Packardâs board is said to have ended a crucial advisory relationship with Larry W. Sonsini, the powerful Silicon Valley lawyer.


Trying to teach parents the skills to communicate with and soothe tantrum-prone children.


Firenze, 14:55 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; MUTU: VOGLIAMO TORNARE A VINCERE

Adrian Mutu, attaccante della Fiorentina, spera che la sua squadra torni prestissimo alla vittoria, ...


Daniels rolls in Indiana governor's race

Mitch Daniels, the former White House budget director whom President Bush proclaimed "My Man Mitch," was elected governor Tuesday by soundly beating incumbent Joe Kernan.


Ex-Lawmaker Says He Helped Bush With Guard

Former Texas House Speaker Ben Barnes said he is "more ashamed at myself than I've ever been" because he helped President Bush and the sons of other wealthy families get into the Texas National Guard so they could avoid serving in Vietnam.


9-Year-Old Girl is Found, Admits Running Away From Home

By Jeff Wiehe, The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.  Jun. 5--A 9-year-old girl who was the subject of a search by more than 100 police officers and firefighters actually hid in a van and walked to the house of a relative who found her, the Allen County Sheriff's Department said.


Boffins challenge shape of neutron neutrality

Pick a team, dammit Neutrons. You might very well think (unless you are a physics buff, or associated geek) they are neutral, that is to say, without charge. After all, they even sound like the word neutral.â¦


Profanity in 'Doonesbury' Rankles Papers

Vice President Dick Cheney jokes with the crowd during a town hall meeting in Sioux City, Iowa, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik).


Thompson, Giuliani on Top in GOP poll: Can Thompson Last?

Rasmussen Reports - Rasmussen Reports now releases a Daily Presidential Tracking Poll. Weekly updates on the Republican race with expanded commentary will be released here each Monday. Weekly updates for the Democratic Presidential Nomination are also provided.


Fiji's newly-installed prime minister says the Pacific island's recent coup was "illegal" but necessary.


Bombs kill at least 64 in Baghdad markets

Three bomb attacks at markets in central Baghdad killed at least 64 people on Monday as Iraqis marked the first anniversary of a Shi'ite shrine bombing that pitched the country to the brink of civil war.


BULGARIA:  A Capital That Can't Handle Its Mess

SOFIA, May 30 (IPS/IFEJ) - On several occasions over the past two years, the  streets of the Bulgarian capital Sofia have been literally  covered with trash. The city of one million is one of the few  European capitals without a waste processing system.


In today's fantasy-obsessed entertainment world, rocket ships and slimy aliens keep audiences in eye-popping awe, while classic novel adaptations with phony European accents and


Sharon Wants to Speed Up Gaza Pullout--Sources

Israel could begin withdrawing from occupied Gaza early next year under an accelerated timetable that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon plans to present to his Likud party on Tuesday, political sources said.


Filmmaker Moore leads Florida ballot protest

Controversial US filmmaker Michael Moore led a few hundred people in protesting the disappearance of tens of thousands of absentee ballots requested by Florida residents.


Limousines filled with television's  biggest stars rolled up to the red carpet on Sunday for the  56th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, a night many pundits expect  to be dominated by the premium cable network HBO.


Sri Lanka wants rebels back in peace talks

The Sri Lankan government urged separatist rebels Monday to resume stalled peace talks before the country descends into all-out civil war.


Future space explorers might bring back more than just pictures from their excursions -- they could mine the planets for profit. By Mark Baard.


`Happy Feet' retains box-office foothold

The animated penguin tale "Happy Feet" and the James Bond adventure "Casino Royale" were a one-two punch at the box office for the third-straight weekend.


Mike Huckabee called Mitt Romney a dishonest politician who couldn't be trusted with the presidency, turning up the heat Sunday in a close-and-getting-closer Republican race in Iowa. Romney's camp accused hard-charging Huckabee of "testiness and irritability," a description that could apply to almost any candidate in the tumultous Iowa showdown.


Fetid Fish Catch of the Day at This River

By Arman Ahmad; Regina Lee; Phuah Ken Lin; Siti Nurbaiyah Nadzmi; Sean  KUANTAN: Sungai Galing is no more a source of life.  There are few fish in the waterway which used to be a favourite spot for fishermen.


Batsman Ed Joyce hopes a strong showing in the Champions Trophy will help hold down a place in the England one-day team.


Saudi detains 139 suspected militants: TV

Saudi Arabia, fighting a violent campaign by al Qaeda supporters, has detained 139 suspected Islamist militants including a would-be suicide bomber, Al Arabiya television said on Saturday.


ETimor president appeals for end to bloodshed

East Timor's president appealed for calm between ethnic gangs as international troops said they had succeeded in disarming the fighters who were pushing the tiny country into chaos.


Bertie Ahern looks set to secure a third term as taoiseach after a  strong general election performance.


Plan on Airline Emissions Hints at U.S.-Europe Rift

E.U. countries scaled back a proposal to regulate airline emissions, but agreed on measures likely to intensify a battle with the United States over  environmental regulation.


Japan stunned three-time champions Pakistan 3-1 in their opening match of the Asia Cup field hockey tournament here on Saturday.


Social networking site offers profiles to search engines and gives users chance to opt out.


Nokia wins hearts, minds with breakthrough mobile

Finnish phone giant gets it right Nokia has received plenty of criticism recently for its outre designs and - this year in particular - poor battery life. However, I've been using a phone which overcomes many of these problems. In contrast to many other Nokia models, function triumphs over form. This is a no-frills business model with several important breakthroughs.â¦


Sheriff's investigators with a new search warrant raided Michael Jackson's Neverland estate again Friday, just weeks before the pop star is scheduled to go on trial on charges of child molestation.


Cradling an 18-pound turkey, Hurricane Katrina victim Nancy Prattini hauled groceries from her minivan, preparing for her family's first Thanksgiving dinner in their cramped FEMA-issued trailer.


Radiation Release Possible in Plant Attack

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has concluded that it is unlikely significant amounts of radiation would be released in a deliberate crash of a jetliner into a nuclear power plant, but that engineering tests have not entirely ruled out the possibility of radioactive releases.


Smoking ban hits cigs manufacturer Gallagher

Silk Cut owner Gallaher today posted a 4.4% rise in profits, despite what the company said was the negative impact on sales of the smoking ban in Ireland and higher taxes on cigarettes in Germany.


Movie Review | 'Screamers': A Loud Outcry Against Genocide

Part rockumentary, part howl of outrage, âScreamersâ is an invigorating and articulate film.


MetLife Inc. on Monday agreed to  acquire Travelers Life & Annuity from Citigroup Inc. for $11.5  billion, bolstering its product reach while sounding  Citigroup's retreat from the one-stop financial supermarket  concept.


Starbucks Corp. shares sank nearly 10 percent Thursday, a day after the coffee retailer said it was retooling some store operations to improve service in the wake of slower sales growth in July.


President Bush's most recent surgeon general accused the administration Tuesday of muzzling him for political reasons on hot-button health issues such as emergency contraception and abstinence-only education.


European equities edged higher on Wednesday, with banks leading the advance after investors welcomed forecast-beating results from Anglo Irish Bank and an upbeat trading statement from Royal Bank of Scotland.


Unit whose troops refused mission is now armored

Baghdad, Iraq -- A US Army supply unit whose members refused a dangerous fuel delivery mission last month has now fitted its vehicles with armor to protect against attack, the military said Saturday.


Weeping Paris Hilton ordered back to jail

A judge ordered a weeping and trembling Paris Hilton back to jail on Friday to finish a sentence for probation violation, overturning a sheriff's decision to let the celebrity heiress serve out her time under home arrest.


Making Sense of the Great Suicide Debate

The darkness of the soul encounters the science of pharmaceuticals.


Court Panel Skeptical About Penalty Sought Against Tobacco ...

A panel of federal appellate judges raised significant doubts yesterday about whether courts can order tobacco companies to forfeit $280 billion in past profits if the government proves they engaged in civil fraud and conspiracy.


SEOUL South Korean officials expressed hope Thursday that North Korea would return to six-party talks designed to resolve the country's nuclear weapons issues.


U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower  open on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors take profits  following Monday's rally and before the Federal Reserve is  expected to raise interest rates.


Vodafone shares hit by fear of pressure to fund US bid

VODAFONE shares fell nearly 3 per cent yesterday on fears that the mobile phone group could come under pressure from its US partner to provide $25 billion (Â£13 billion) to help to finance a bid for Sprint.


China's parliament passed a law  Saturday banning the buying or selling of blood to prevent the  spread of AIDS and outlawing discrimination against victims of  infectious diseases, state media said.


Players Owe Preston A Performance - Jefferies

Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies believes guilt will drive Livingston on when the two sides meet. Livi have been thrown into turmoil this week after manager Allan Preston and his assistant


The Gulf Coast's hurricane protection system was overwhelmed by Katrina because it was built disjointedly using outdated data, according to an Army Corps of Engineers report released Thursday.


A member of Adolf Hitler's own family was killed in the Nazi campaign to wipe out the mentally ill, historians say.


Murder Charge Dropped After Grand Jury Error

RALEIGH, N.C.  -- Officials dismissed a murder charge Tuesday against a sheriff's deputy accused of shooting an unarmed teenager who authorities believed had stolen video game consoles, after a grand jury foreman said he had checked the wrong box by mistake on the indictment paperwork.


Bereaved mother pays tribute on 18th birthday and praises sister, 16, for trying to fight off rottweiler


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Inquiry: British police bugged Muslim MP

A former police officer admitted bugging lawmaker Sadiq Khan's prison visit with Al Qaeda suspect Babar Ahmad.


SAP admits to 'inappropriate downloads' in Oracle case

Responding to aÂ lawsuit filed by OracleÂ earlier this year, SAP admitted on Tuesday that its TomorrowNow division in the U.S. made some "inappropriate downloads" from an Oracle Web site but said SAP never had access to the material.


Pakistan's Musharraf, Brazil's Lula to talk business

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf travels to the Brazilian capital for talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he seeks to strengthen his country's international ties and open new commercial markets.


Sales might be down, but the stocks are rising.


Premier alla Bbc: mia conversione non e' definita


Milano, 14:12 - CALCIO, INTER; MATERAZZI: IN CAMPO TRA 30-40 GIORNI

Ancora un mese e mezzo e Marco Materazzi potrà tornare in campo. Il punto sulla condizioni de...


A suicide bomber killed at least 18 people when he rammed a truck into a government building in northern Iraq on Thursday, partially knocking it down and demolishing nearby homes, police said.


U.S. More Than Doubles Tsunami Aid, Promises More

The United States on Tuesday more  than doubled to $35 million its pledge of aid for victims of  the Asian tsunami and rejected suggestions that rich nations  were being "stingy" with aid.


President Bush's job approval rating climbed to 55 percent since winning re-election Nov. 2, the highest since the start of the year, according to a Gallup Organization poll for CNN and USA Today.


Rockets Hold Off Timberwolves 119-113 in OT

Tracy McGrady had 40 points, 13 rebounds and a clutch 3-pointer in overtime to lead the Houston Rockets to a 119-113 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.


Firenze, 21:21 - Calcio, Fiorentina; Della Valle: fiducia a Buso

Fiducia a Sergio Buso e alla squadra nonostante il ko interno con Lazio, il secondo di fila dopo que...


FUMO: SIRCHIA, LEGGE ANTIFUMO AZIONE GOVERNO A TUTELA SALUTE

(ANSA) - ROMA, 23 DIC - ''Non ho capito il significato delle polemiche sulla mancata proroga del provvedimento antifumo richiesto da alcuni rappresentanti di alcuni mondi imprenditoriali''. Lo ha detto oggi


UPDATE 1-Germany's Schalke sack coach Heynckes

Schalke 04 sacked coach Jupp Heynckes on Wednesday after the German club's dismal start to the new Bundesliga season. Schalke have lost three of their four league matches and lie


The highest grade at A-level - the new A* - will require students to score at least 90% in their exams.


E non oltre 700, stanziamenti ddl insufficienti e inadeguati


North Australian Aboriginal community under heavy guard after ...

BRISBANE, Australia : An Aboriginal community in northern Australia is calm and under heavy guard after the death of a young indigenous man in police custody triggered riots.


That was some haul Flyers rookie general manager Paul Holmgren engineered Thursday night, swapping 33-year-old Peter Forsberg to the Predators for a fair chunk of Nashville's future, including a pair of high-end prospects, a first-round draft pick, and a third-round pick.


In testimony to Congress on Thursday, Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd said he wishes he had asked more questions.


David Mott, a Dartmouth-educated Wall Street investment banker, is increasingly leveraging his reputation in the local and national biotech communities.-The Washington Post


L'intento e' di rilevarlo per servire la popolazione povera


FCC chair paints a picture of wireless devices as open as PCs

The end of the cellular walled garden Comment The chairman of the US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Kevin Martin came out this week and told a US newspaper just what he has in mind for the 700 MHz spectrum auction in late 2008, talking about an open network which lets any wireless device connect to it, and which places no limits on the services that can be offered across it.â¦


Longtime Chicago Cubs analyst Steve Stone announced Thursday he was leaving WGN-TV, less than one month after coming under fire for on-air comments he made criticizing the team.


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U.S. President George W. Bush acknowledged on Thursday his Iraq strategy had made only limited progress but put off considering a change of course in the unpopular war until a crucial September report.


Theories abound on U.S. Ryder Cup failure

The New York Times said the Americans   lacked fire while The Boston Globe suggested that fat cat U.S.   players were too sheltered and just not good enough.


Roma, 15:21 - RUGBY, MAURO BERGAMASCO: NOSTRO SPORT NON E' VIOLENTO

Mauro Bergamasco è stato squalificato per quattro giornate per un pugno al gallese Stephen Jo...


Chavez extends oil largesse at Caribbean summit

Venezuelan President Hugo  Chavez proposed on Friday extending a barter scheme used by  Cuba to other Caribbean and Central American nations to help  them pay for oil supplies with products and services.


New Yahoo exec's name ring a bell? Maybe you've been watching Seinfeld reruns. [Missing Links]


TV hosts return to work as union targets Oscars

Late-night TV comedians Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien said on Monday they will resume taping their shows on January 2, and cross picket lines if necessary, after nearly two months off the air in support of striking film and television writers.


Roma, 13:17 - BOXE, WBC: KLITSCHKO ANNULLA MATCH CON MCCLINE

Il pugile ucraino, Vitali Klitschko, ha annullato il suo combattimento contro l'americano Jameel McC...


Car Bomb Blast Near Allawi HQ in Baghdad Kills 2

BAGHDAD, Iraq  - A suicide car bomber targeted a  police checkpoint on a road leading to the headquarters of  Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's party in western Baghdad on  Monday, killing at least two people, officials and witnesses  said.


US Airways Asks Workers to Work for Free

Bankrupt US Airways UAIRQ.OB on  Wednesday said it is asking nonunion employees who are not  scheduled to work over the New Year's weekend to volunteer to  work for free at its Philadelphia operations.


EU challenges world with climate change plan

European Union leaders resolved on Friday to slash greenhouse gas emissions and switch to renewable fuels, challenging the world to follow its lead in fighting climate change.


Official: U.S.-Led Forces Could Leave in 18 Months

U.S.-led forces could leave Iraq within  18 months, Iraqi interim Interior Minister Falah al-Naqib told  Britain's Channel 4 News Sunday after Iraq's election.


Russia, U.S. at odds on Palestinians before meeting

Russia called on Wednesday for an easing of pressure on the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority but the United States said an aid embargo must remain in place until the Palestinians meet conditions set out by western powers.


Salvation Army officials don't know who has been dropping gold coins into their holiday kettles over the past 20 years, but they hope the mysterious donations continue.


A military court finds a U.S. soldier guilty of murdering an unarmed Iraqi, but pares down the sentence in apparent sympathy with his claim of exhaustion


Violent video game effects linger in brain

Teens who play violent video games show increased activity in areas of the brain linked to emotional arousal and decreased responses in regions that govern self-control, a study released on Tuesday found.


On Sunday, 60 Minutes will run a story asking if Merck (nyse: MRK - news - people ) knew about the dangers of Vioxx, the arthritis drug that was pulled from the market because it doubled the risk of heart attack and stroke.


Movie Review | '...So Goes the Nation': A Look Back at 2004, When Ohio Was Up for Grabs

A Âwhat went wrong?Â documentary that succinctly and ruthlessly dissects the battle for Ohio in the months leading up to the 2004 presidential election.


Il fuoco Ã¨ iniziato alle cinque di mattina ora locale. Ancora sconosciute le cause                                          Bahrein, sparatoria nella base Usa Muoiono due marinai americani


Candy Magnate Loses Bid to Bar Drilling on Ranch

A state judge has ruled that an energy company has the right to explore and drill for natural gas on a sprawling cattle ranch owned by the billionaire candy magnate Forrest E. Mars Jr., despite his opposition.


Security, trade top Bush agenda in Guatemala

President Bush on Monday will promote free trade in Central America and the need for greater security against an upsurge in political and drug violence in a visit to Guatemala.


New Yorkâs attorney general is looking into whether insurers overcharged patients for out-of-network doctors.


British music stars to launch tsunami aid single

British music stars are joining forces to release a charity single to raise millions for the victims of the Asian tsunamis, the broadcaster behind the song.


SHEFFIELD United should still be regarded as genuine contenders for one of the automatic promotion p ... more Â». BATTING hero Andrew Strauss led the celebrations after England today claimed a historic seven-wicket ... more Â».


Roma, 19:34 - RUGBY, BERGAMASCO: CI MERITIAMO QUESTE SODDISFAZIONI

Azzurri in festa per la vittoria sul Galles, la seconda consecutiva nel Sei Nazioni. Mauro Bergamasc...


Highlights from NBC's Olympic coverage, and a look ahead

HIGHLIGHT: Emotional moments. We saw Sydney hero Rulon Gardner, crying as he removed his sneakers and left them on the mat -- a traditional signal of retirement -- after winning a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling.


British paparazzi warned off Prince William's girlfriend

A veteran royal photographer warned Britain's paparazzi Tuesday to lay off Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton, warning she might end up being hounded like the late Princess Diana.


Four years ago, Republicans condemned nation-building, distrusted China and argued on behalf of Chechen civilians. What a difference a new convention makes.


Thousands of Iranians rallied near the site of a European Union summit Thursday to demand that the nations comply with a court ruling and remove an exiled Iranian resistance movement from its list of terrorist organizations.


Milano, 20:37 - CALCIO, MILAN; KAKA': NON SO SE GIOCHERO' A CAGLIARI

Kakà è in dubbio per la sfida di domenica a Cagliari. E' lo stesso brasiliano a spiega...


50 killed in ambush on Iraqi army recruits

Baquba: Forty-nine Iraqi Army recruits and their civilian driver were gunned down in a bloody ambush northeast of Baghdad, officials said on Sunday.


Since the new Congress convened, Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have emerged as the Senate's odd couple, the even-tempered McConnell hurling parliamentary brickbats at the quirky Reid with an even smile and a "Who, me?" shrug.


Releases aimed at bolstering support for Mahmoud Abbas after Hamas coup in Gaza Strip.


He's called on Palestinians to back the leading contender, Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen. Middle East Correspondent Jane Hutcheon reports from Jersualem.


Intel's (INTC:Nasdaq - news - research) plans for high-end computing reached a sad milestone Tuesday, with Hewlett-Packard (HPQ:NYSE - news - research) saying it would end the partnership that developed the less-than-successful Itanium chip.


Artest Out Three to Four Weeks After Elbow Surgery

Ron Artest had surgery on his right elbow Wednesday and will miss three to four weeks, another blow to the injury-depleted Sacramento Kings.


Taliban commander believed captured in Afghanistan

Officials in Afghanistan were trying to establish whether a seriously wounded one-legged militant captured after a gun battle was Taliban commander Mullah Dadullah.


World series champions the Boston Red Sox have snapped up pitcher Matt Clement on a three-year deal to replace Pedro Martinez. Martinez left Boston this week to join the New York Mets.


Prosecutors said Friday they are investigating the leak of a government index of communist-era secret police files that has landed on the Internet, creating a frenzy among Poles scrambling to find out if their names are on the list.


McCain on improbable comeback in New Hampshire

U.S. Republican  presidential candidate John McCain said on Monday even he had  some doubts about whether he could come back from the political  graveyard to which he was consigned last summer.


RIAA follows MPAA in fight against file swappers

The great debate over file-sharing rages on, with some, like the Electronic Frontier Foundation maintaining that copyright law doesn't matter anymore.


Igawa Fills Spot, but May Not Complete Yanksâ Staff

The Yankees will have five starting pitchers once they sign Kei Igawa. But two of those starters have serious health questions, which is why the team may not be done shopping.


Pakistan says won't let foreign troops on its soil

Pakistan will not allow any country to conduct military operations on its territory, officials said on Monday, rejecting a report that said the United States was considering authorizing its forces to act in Pakistan.


TUMORI: SESSO FREQUENTE MIGLIOR ANTIDOTO A QUELLI PROSTATA

(ANSA) - ROMA, 27 OTT - 'Fate l'amore e non la guerra'. Uno slogan che diventa un vero e proprio 'comportamento salva-vita', dal momento che il sesso si e' dimostrato un formidabile 'antidoto' per la prevenzione del cancro alla prostata.


In primavera possibile in Italia avvio progetti pilota


Tigers triumph over Yankees to reach ALCS

The Detroit Tigers pulled off a major upset by knocking the New York Yankees out of the playoffs on Saturday with an 8-3 win that clinched their best-of-five divisional series.


Clearing dust storms on Mars allow Nasa's robotic rovers to increase their workload.


Florida GOP, Democrats Trade Aaccusations

Tensions have been mounting in the runup to the presidential election as Florida politicians trade accusations over claims of fraud, missing absentee ballots and concerns that thousands


Loud noise heard in Jakarta, meteor suspected

JAKARTA, Indonesia - A loud noise several witnesses said sounded like an explosion was heard in parts of the Indonesian capital early Sunday.


Mugabeâs successor could be Spill Blood, the rabid girl ...

A WOMAN former guerrilla leader rejoicing in the nom de guerre âSpill Bloodâ has emerged as a possible successor to Robert Mugabe as head of Zimbabweâs ruling party, writes Karen MacGregor in Harare.


Indonesia says will get access to U.S.-held militant

Indonesian police will be allowed to interview a militant being held in U.S. custody over his links to the 2002 Bali bombings and other attacks, a police spokesman said on Friday.


Sono stati trasferiti nel centro di prima accoglienza


Kidnappers snatched the 3-year-old daughter of a British worker as she was being taken to school Thursday in Nigeria's lawless southern oil region, police said.


Morales' plans to rebuild Bolivia hit snags

SUCRE, Bolivia  - Bolivians sat down a month ago   to rewrite their constitution, but disputes and infighting   threaten to bog down President Evo Morales' plan to rebuild the   country on indigenous principles.


PeopleSoft Investors Split Votes on Deal

PHILADELPHIA/SAN FRANCISCO  - Two top stakeholders  in takeover target PeopleSoft Inc., tipped their hands on  Tuesday, with one investment fund saying it will tender its  shares for Oracle Corp.'s $8.8 billion hostile bid while  another pledged against it.


An experimental treatment for bone-thinning osteoporosis appears to prevent spine and hip fractures even though it is given only once a year, eliminating the need for a strict daily pill regimen, preliminary data show.


Half of Wal-Mart employees have signed up for its health care plan, only a slight increase from last year but a gain for the company as it continues to battle labor unions over its treatment of workers.


Software helps Partners cut electric costs

Automatic shutdown and power-up are expected to save over $2 million, but the health care concern did have to face some challenges, including how to distribute patches and upgrades for PC software during off-hours when the units are scheduled to be off.


A Northern Ireland businessman has assets put at more than Â£2.75m frozen while investigations continue.


HONG KONG, China -- Hong Kong residents are voting in legislative elections seen as a referendum on Chinese rule and the most extensive democracy exercise in the country.


Yousuf Youhana steered Pakistan to a last-over victory over India to clinch a Champions Trophy semi-final against the West Indies on Wednesday.


Integrated circuits maker Linear Technology Corp., of Milpitas, says Bob Swanson will give up the title of chief executive officer after 23 years, shifting to a new role as executive chairman.


Paddling Banned in Memphis, Tenn., Schools

The school board voted narrowly to ban paddling to discipline students, though some education officials and parents worried that more unruly behavior could ensue.


Lindsay Davenport found herself in an unusual position at the WTA Tour Championships at Staples Center on Saturday afternoon. She was both a winner and a loser.


Unionized workers at four large San Francisco hotels went on strike yesterday morning over issues similar to those causing an impasse between hotels and their workers at several large hotels in Washington.


Unione giuristi cattolici: incoerenti e inaccettabili


A man armed with a knife has broken into a high school dormitory in central China, killing eight students and injuring four others, a school official told CNN.


Gunbattles rage in tense Gaza, five dead

Gunbattles raged between Hamas loyalists and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's forces in Gaza City on Tuesday, killing at least three people and reviving fears the strip could slip into civil war.


The nightmares didn't start until months after Alicia Flores returned home. The images were stark and disturbing: In one dream, a dying Iraqi man desperately grabbed her arm. In another, she was lost in a blinding sandstorm.