Shuttle heads for space station after scan

The Discovery headed for a rendezvous with the International Space Station after a scan showed no damage to the shuttle during the first night-time launch since the 2003 Columbia disaster, mission managers said on Sunday.


KABUL, Afghanistan - A panel investigating allegations of fraud in Afghanistanâs landmark presidential election met Monday with representatives of runaway winner Hamid Karzaiâs opponents, who accuse him of cheating his way to victory.


Bush administration opposes Pakistan linked-aid bill

The U.S. administration is opposed to provisions of a bill now in the hands of Congress which would link military aid for Pakistan to its efforts to tackle the Taliban, the U.S. embassy said.


Emessa contestualmente l'ordinanza di custodia cautelare


The telecom company cuts medical benefits for its retirees.


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Trade union leaders in Guinea reject a proposal to include opposition members in a broad-based administration.


Devonport Dockyard, which upgrades the Royal Navy's submarines, is shedding 600 jobs, the BBC learns.


Osteopathy may reduce tension headache frequency

NEW YORK  - Osteopathic treatments can help   reduce the frequency, but not the intensity, of tension-type   headache, new findings hint.


Stocks rise in short session on Apple, M&A

Stocks gained in a holiday-shortened session on Tuesday, lifted by fresh takeover talk and after a report suggesting Apple Inc.  will generate fat profit margins on its iPhone.


Back in the '70s, Lynyrd Skynyrd cranked up their arsenal of guitars for shows with the Who and the Rolling Stones. These days, the band is more likely to unleash their wall of sound for country crowds alongside Tim McGraw and Gretchen Wilson.


An ailing Yasser Arafat - too weak to stand, unable to hold down food and spending most of Thursday sleeping - agreed to leave his battered West Bank compound for the first time in more than two years and fly ...


Plans by the IRA to return to violence were included in the intelligence passed onto the Taoiseach in the wake of the Northern Bank raid, it has been reported.


Inflation in Germany, the eurozone's biggest economy, picked up to 2.0 percent last month from 1.8 percent in July as a result of high oil prices, official data showed.


Former first lady Lady Bird Johnson in hospital

Former first lady Lady Bird Johnson, who is 94, is in a hospital in Austin, Texas, for medical tests for an undisclosed condition, a spokeswoman said on Friday.


Harry Potter author JK Rowling reveals one of her characters, Hogwarts school head Albus Dumbledore, is gay.


Transport plans for London's Olympics rely too much on hopes 600,000 will flee the city for the games, MPs warn.


Hurricanes devastated state's agricultural crops

Authorities say Hurricanes Charley and Frances devastated the state's agricultural industry. Hurricane Charley caused up to one (b) billion dollars' damage to the state's more than 6 (b) billion dollars worth of crops.


The Poinsettia Bowl between Navy and Utah on Thursday night could come down to whoever can play keep-away the best.


A second body is to be exhumed by police investigating suspicious deaths at a care home.


Jordan's parliament moved Sunday to tighten state control over mosque preachers, amending legislation that aims to prevent the kingdom's mosques from being used to propagate extremist ideas.


The last time the Red Sox won 10 games in a row was in 1995, which is also the last time Boston won the AL East title. Pedro Martinez and three Red Sox relievers


'Unkown anomaly' scrubs $85-million US missile test

WASHINGTON - A major test of the US missile defence system has failed. The test was the first in almost two years and it never got off the ground.


PRIME Minister John Howard joined world leaders from across Asia and the Pacific today for the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' meeting.


Google Fixes Gmail IMAP Problem on Windows Mobile

The problem caused Windows Mobile phone users to receive blank Gmail messages.


The fact that customers want data on demand is nothing new. Passengers who make airline reservations want instant feedback that their frequent flier miles were credited, for example.


Personalized search is the next big idea in the world of search and Ask Jeeves got there first. With MyJeeves, you sign up to the free service, and you are then able to save any URL you've come across while searching.


Jennifer Garner Receives State Honor at Home

Jennifer Garner may be the toast of Broadway for her Roxane in Cyrano de Bergerac, and she may be the national critics' darling for her role as the wannabe mom in the new movie Juno, but to the folks at home, she's no slouch, either.  In fact, on Sun...


In Race for Gossip, TV Shows Turn to Blogs

Competition to publish the nastiest, most breathless and up-to-the-moment celebrity gossip has always been fierce, but the Internet has pushed it to a new level.


AMD to migrate all CPU production to 90nm SOI process in 2005

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is expected to migrate all of its CPU production to 90nm silicon-on-insulator (SOI) processes in early 2005, according to sources at Taiwan motherboard makers, citing AMDâs latest roadmap.


Drunk Salvation Army Bell Ringer Arrested

DENVER - An intoxicated Salvation Army bell ringer with a history of public drinking was arrested after getting into a fight with an employee at a grocery store where he was collecting donations.


Documents released ahead of an FDA meeting foretell a tougher future for Amgen's top drugs.


It's a big injustice, protests Greek sprinter

The Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris left hospital yesterday protesting his innocence ahead of today's International Olympic Committee disciplinary hearing that looks certain to land him with a ban.


Mild strain of human bird flu in Britain

Four people have tested positive for a mild strain of bird flu, British authorities said Friday.


Test Shows Who Needs Extra Breast Cancer Treatment

A new genetic test can tell doctors  which breast cancer patients need to undergo the discomfort of  chemotherapy -- and suggests many women don't need to,  researchers said on Friday.


Afghan Bombings Kill 19, Including Four Canadians

KAFIR BAND, Afghanistan, Sept. 18 -- Three suicide bombers killed at least 19 people across Afghanistan on Monday, including four Canadian soldiers in an attack that tested the NATO alliance's claim of success in driving insurgents from this volatile southern region.


Livorno, 17:50 - CALCIO, LIVORNO; CAMOLESE: BELLA SFIDA, PECCATO POCO TEMPO

"Nell'Inter sono tutti dei grandi campioni e non c'è solo una individualità da temere....


US Treasury report finds no forex manipulation

None of the United States' major trading partners manipulated their currencies to gain economic advantage in the first half of 2004, the US Treasury Department said in a report released on Friday.


SANTIAGO, Chile  - Hundreds of Chileans were expected to file past the body of Augusto Pinochet on Monday, a day after the former dictator, whose 17-year rule polarized his South American homeland, died at the age of 91.


Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Graham Nash are putting a new millennium twist on their 1970s anti-nuclear message, urging Congress not to approve federal loan guarantees for new nuclear power plants.


David Blaine stunt ends with a crash in New York

David Blaine's latest stunt ended with a crash on Thursday when the performer escaped from shackles in a gyroscope 50 feet above New York's Times Square, leapt and fell through a plywood stage below.


Odra Heitmann hauled the heavy package labeled "Dora's Talking Kitchen" off a Toys "R" Us shelf.


Olympics: China reaffirms status as most powerful force in table ...

ATHENS : China reaffirmed its status as the most powerful force in world table tennis with three golds at the Athens Olympics, but South Korean Ryu Seung-Min ruined the Asian giant's campaign for total dominance.


Most young men can be forgiven for not knowing what they'll be doing two days from now, much less two years. Not the three siblings who comprise the hit trio the Jonas Bros. The superstars-in-the-making have every day mapped out for the next 24 months.


President Pervez Musharraf warned Thursday that he would not tolerate protests after next week's elections, a remark that drew a sharp reminder from Washington that Pakistanis have the right to demonstrate peacefully


2d bank set to offer small-business job incentives

Sovereign Bancorp plans to create a low-interest loan program designed to help small businesses add jobs in Massachusetts, following the rollout of a similar program by Citizens Bank.


Hoteli Podgora d.d.,Podgora, Craotia | Public Invitation to Tender fo...

The Croatian Privatization Fund on behalf of the Government of Croatia has announced the sale of shares of HOTELI PODGORA d.d. At the very heart of Dalmatia, in environmentally cleanliest part of the Adriatic, ...


Fierce Fighter, an Entertainer and Clemensâs Lead Lawyer

Rusty Hardin, the lawyer hired by Roger Clemens to defend him from charges he used performance-enhancing drugs, has vowed to play hardball.


Burma's military junta announces a constitutional referendum in May and a general election in 2010.


Afghanistan, liberi i tre ostaggi dell'Onu da un mese nelle mani ...

Dopo 27 giorni di sequestro, sono stati liberati e stanno bene i tre impiegati delle Nazioni Unite rapiti a Kabul. La nordirlandese Annetta Flanigan, la kosovara Shqipe Hebibi e il filippino Angelito Nayan


Communities would have more say in how local police forces are run, under Conservative plans set to be unveiled.


Londra, 23:48 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS: ARSENAL-SIVIGLIA 3-0

L'Arsenal ha battuto il Siviglia per 3-0 in una partita del gruppo H della Champions League. I gol: ...


Atmosphere right for continuing Indo-Pak talks: Natwar Singh

External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh has said that the atmosphere for continuing the Indo-Pak peace process is conducive, and added that he is looking forward to Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz's three-day visit to India from November 23.


New MacBook Pro Offers a Dazzling Display

We look at a top-of-the-line 17-inch MacBook Pro with its delightful 1,920-by-1,200-pixel high-resolution screen.


Advanced Medical recalls contact lens solution

Advanced Medical Optics Inc. on Tuesday recalled almost 3 million units of its Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solution due to sterility problems that could lead to eye infections, the second major recall of a contact lens solution this year.


Schwab to Cut Most Online Trade Commissions by One-Third

The Charles Schwab Corporation said that it would reduce commissions on most online trades by a third as it strives to retain customers.


Accra, Oct. 20, GNA - Ghana has improved slightly on this year's corruption perception list by scoring 3.6 as against 3.3 recorded last year, making it the 7th least corrupt among 36 African countries included in the survey.


Garth Snow settled into his new office early Wednesday morning and took a break only to attend a luncheon in his honor. Not bad for a guy who was the New York Islanders' backup goalie one day earlier.


Gunmen shoot at Palestinian minister's convoy

Unidentified gunmen shot at the Palestinian interior minister's convoy in the Gaza Strip on Sunday amid growing tension between the governing Hamas Islamists and President Mahmoud Abbas.


Burning Man ceases selling tickets at its gate

It also appears that, for the first time, there could be a limit on the number of tickets available.


At a time when property sales have fallen, a beach hut that measures 8ft by 14ft has been bought for Â£100,000. The one-room brick chalet at Sandbanks, Dorset, with an impressive view over


Top seed Rafael Nadal loses to Nicolas Mahut in the quarter-finals of the Artois Championships.


Play Begins After Rain Delay at U.S. Open

Play began 30 minutes late on the  opening day of the U.S. Open Monday due to light rain at  Flushing Meadows.


Move is the latest setback for the chip Intel once billed as an industry standard. Hewlett-Packard has stopped selling workstations based on Intel's Itanium 2 microprocessor, a company spokesperson confirms.


Verizon Expands FiOS TV Service to More Long Island Communities

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Sept. 18  /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon today began offering its FiOS TV service to more Long Island consumers, offering a true choice for subscription television and on-demand programming via the company's all-digital, fiber-optic network.


A group of foreign tourists, mostly from France, reportedly go missing in a remote part of Ethiopia.


Real lose more ground to Barcelona after stalemate

A lacklustre Real Madrid lost further ground to Barcelona at the top of the Primera Liga table after they were held to a 0-0 draw at Villarreal last night.


AT&T's Wireless Unit Launched 27 New Cell Sites in the Saluda/Newberry/Monticello Area in 2006

COLUMBIA, S.C., March 5  /PRNewswire/ -- Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier and part of the new AT&T Inc. , upgraded and expanded its western Carolinas service by launching 27 new cell sites in the Saluda/Newberry/Monticello area last year.


Turkey's parliament prepares to change the constitution to ease the ban on Islamic headscarves in universities.


Top Bush Officials Clash Over Iraq Election

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State  Richard Armitage clashed publicly with Defense Secretary Donald  Rumsfeld on Friday over whether Iraq's upcoming elections  should cover the whole country or be held only in areas where  security could be guaranteed.


TXU raises earnings outlook, dividend; to repurchase shares

NEW YORK, October 25  - TXU Corporation (TXU.NYS) has announced a new $50 million share buyback programme, while more than tripling its quarterly dividend payout, leading to an annual rate of $2.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners won the Roberto Clemente Award for community service on Tuesday. Martinez, 41, is the first Puerto Rican so honoured.


Microsoft has issued a patch for a compatibility problem between the recent Windows XP Service Pack 2 and an advertising application run on many users' machines.


The âBlack Listâ has become the kind of underground document that writers with projects in development pray will mention their script.


A three-year-old whizz kid pressing "all the right buttons" used his mother's computer to buy a secondhand Japanese car on the Internet auction site eBay.


China stocks open down but quickly recover

China's main stock index opened lower  on Wednesday but recovered quickly and moved into positive  territory as heavily weighted financial blue chips climbed.


Car Bombs Kill 24, Wound Over 100 in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Insurgents unleashed a pair of powerful car bombs Monday near the symbol of U.S. authority in Iraq - the Green Zone, where the U.S...


Former Celtics player Chris Herren was arrested Friday on drug charges after passing out in his car and hitting a doughnut shop in Portsmouth, R.I., police said.


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is awarded damages after claims he was considering a move to Real Madrid.


Chelsea have resilience to tame Ronaldinho

Surrey's stockbroker belt has seen its average income raised even higher by the influx of Chelsea footballers to bijou pads around the club's new Cobham training complex and, at about 11.15


Car Bomb Kills 7 in Iraq; 8 Iraqi Soldiers Shot

Insurgents detonated a suicide car bomb  at police headquarters in the Iraqi town of Baiji on Monday,  killing at least seven people, and shot dead eight Iraqi  soldiers at a checkpoint in attacks ahead of Jan. 30 polls.


Gallacher wins Dunhill Links after playoff with McDowell

Scotland's Stephen Gallacher stunned a host of favourites to win the Dunhill Links Championship after winning an extra playoff hole against Graeme McDowell.


The United Nations said yesterday it will send peacekeepers to separate warring Congo army factions, warning that the UN troops will repulse any attempt to cross the new buffer zone.


Sir Tasker Watkins, Victoria Cross holder, eminent judge, and former Welsh Rugby Union president, dies aged 88.


Greenhouse gas emissions have doubled the risk of European heatwaves similar to last year's, a UK study says.


Video tutorials are quickly becoming the learning medium of choice since users can see tasks in real time. In addition, you can stop the playback, rewind, step through the video and more. In this four part series, you'll learn how to create video tutorials. By Nathan Segal. 0425


Teen arrested on charges of making e-mail threats against school

Andrew Osantowski is a quiet, introverted high school senior who prefers nights at home with his family to hanging with friends.


A third teenager was arrested Thursday in the gang rape and assault of a mother and her 12-year-old son in a housing project, police said.


Dianamania on the wane, but she still pulls in the crowds

"Dianamania" may have died down in the 10 years since her death but Britons are still quick to act to protect Diana's memory.


Police 2.0 European Police Congress For two days this week, the Congress Centre in downtown Berlin was one of the safest places on earth. The GDR-style building was packed with policemen, army officers, and private and public security experts.â¦


EU: Too early for sanctions against Iran

The European Union said Friday it was too early to impose sanctions on Iran for its failure to halt uranium enrichment by a U.N.-imposed deadline, and announced it would be meeting early next week with Iran's top nuclear negotiator.


Edwin Jackson beat his old team for his first win in almost two years, leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays over the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Sunday.


Roger Federer was on his way out of Flushing Meadows on Sunday evening and heading back to Manhattan when a small group of excited children stopped him for his autograph.


Scientists publish a detailed analysis of the chicken genome, the animal's biochemical "code".


MTV to Launch 3 Channels Aimed at Asians in US

Cable television network MTV said on Monday it would launch three new music and entertainment channels aimed at audiences of Indian, Chinese and Korean origins who live in the United States.


With More Uncertainty Ahead, Merrill Sells $5 Billion Stake

Merrill Lynch agreed on Monday to sell $5 billion of new stock to an investor from Singapore and a smaller stake to a domestic firm.


CBS may have escaped congressional scrutiny into the controversy over allegedly forged documents detailing President Bush's National Guard service, but only until the election is over.


Senate Moves to Pass Intelligence Reform Bill

The U.S. Senate moved to approve the  biggest overhaul of U.S. intelligence agencies in over 50 years  on Wednesday after months of political wrangling, with some  lawmakers still saying the reforms do not go far enough


Risultato netto 73,2 milioni, 90% settore cavi energia


A Red Convertible, eBay and the Chase for a Title

By Matt Russell, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.  Sep. 20--ST. CHARLES -- It takes Bill Spitzer a good 20 minutes to tell this story.   Before he gets to the frantic foot chase in a small town's main street or the stand-off in a shoe store, however, the longtime St.


Curry shows mettle against "Godfather" O'Neal

Knicks coach Isiah Thomas considered it a rite of passage when his beefy young center Eddy Curry stood tall this week against the NBA's "Godfather" of big men, Shaquille O'Neal.


U.S. "still waiting" for N.Korea nuclear report

North Korea has not provided a full account of its nuclear program despite Pyongyang's statement asserting it already made a declaration required under a disarmament deal, U.S. officials said on Friday.


Roma, 23:39 - CALCIO, ITALIA; INZAGHI: GRANDE GARA, MANCATA SOLO VITTORIA

Filippo Inzaghi non è d'accordo con chi parla di Italia deludente contro la Lituania: ''Abbia...


Japan Scrambles to Win Hostage's Release

Japan scrambled Wednesday to win the release a 24-year old Japanese man taken hostage by Islamic militants in Iraq, dispatching high level diplomats to the middle east and


Personal computer maker Gateway  Inc. GTW.N on Thursday posted its first operating profit in  nearly three years as its retail strategy gained traction and  costs fell, sending shares up 11 percent.


Dodgers sign pitcher Wolf to one-year deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed injury-plagued starting pitcher Randy Wolf to a one-year contract on Tuesday in ther hope of getting a bounce-back season from the 30-year-old left-hander.


Blades confident of Premiership reprieve

Sheffield United chairman Kevin McCabe believes the club will be reinstated to the Premiership following their relegation on the final day of last season.


Pearson sells out of Spanish business for â¬743m

Pearson said on Tuesday it had agreed to sell its controlling stake in Spanish media group Recoletos for â¬743m to a consortium of Spanish investors.


A County Antrim mother of triplets is found not guilty of her husband's murder in Lisburn in 2000.


In response to attacks on Michael Richards' use of the n-word during a performance at the Laugh Factory, the black owner of another club has welcomed comics who use the term.


(HealthDay News) - First-time parents may be overwhelmed with new responsibilities, and may forget to ask for help with simple tasks such as changing a diaper.


But Microsoft downplays the value of Service Pack 3, arguing in essence, that Windows users should so get Vista instead.


OUR CARIBBEAN: Annanâs feared word on Iraq

GOVERNMENTS AND peoples of the Caribbean are understandably very much focused at this time on the horrors created by Hurricane Ivan.


Un maxiemendamento prevede uno stanziamento di 380 milioni


WASHINGTON - Federal regulators on Wednesday fined CBS a record $550,000 for Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction," which exposed the singer's breast during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.    The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to slap each of the 20 CBS-owned television stations with the maximum indecency penalty of $27,500...


Two suspects arrested last week confessed to a Pakistani judge Wednesday that they helped arm the suicide bomber blamed for assassinating Benazir Bhutto, an Interior Ministry spokesman told CNN.


Dutch Labour leader forgets voting document

Election day started badly for Dutch Labour party leader Wouter Bos on Wednesday when he was turned away from a polling station in Amsterdam because he showed up to vote without all the right papers.


Indiana Pacers guard Reggie Miller grabs a rebound against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of a preseason game in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 29, 2004.


London stocks to test two-year highs next week

The London share market could reach new two-year highs next week if worries about rising oil prices and the outlook for company earnings ease, analysts said.


Israeli windsurfer Gal Fridman makes sporting history by winning his country's first gold medal in the men's Mistral.


Montevideo, 19:14 - CALCIO, URUGUAY: DARIO SILVA STA SUPERANDO DEPRESSIONE

L'ex attaccante uruguaiano del Cagliari Dario Silva,  ricoverato da una decina di giorni dopo un ter...


Najaf Fighting Intensifies Amid Peace Push

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A U.S. warplane bombed near Najaf's vast cemetery as fighting with Shiite militants intensified Tuesday...


Senatore rilancia candidatura Lega per Regione Lombardia


As the No. 24 Chevrolet made its way through post-race technical inspection yesterday, Jeff Gordon's Impala SS had barely a scratch, ding, or grease mark on its body.


The European Commission has given Bulgaria and Romania the green light to join the European Union in January, but with the closest monitoring system ever imposed on new members.


Italian prosecutors claim victory against syndicate blamed for 2007 execution of six rivals in German town of Duisburg


It's hard to find a neighborhood free from crime. And residents of the Mountain View neighborhood understand that no matter how many law enforcement officers patrol their community, they will never be entirely crime-free.


BUENOS AIRES -- Heavy snow in the Andes left 6,100 trucks stuck yesterday along the main mountain pass between Argentina and Chile, a transportation official said.


Family Scuffles, Pastor Says Jeans a Demon

BRISTOL, Tenn. - When scuffling sisters brought their family squabble into the Assemblies of Jesus Church, the preacher says the devil came, too. The Rev. Clarence June Love was just about to begin his Sunday service to a congregation of less than a dozen on Jan.


Mark Hughes takes charge of Blackburn for the first time and will hope that mediocre travellers Portsmouth will provide an instant success for his nineteenth placed side.


Iraq's interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi joined the race for Iraq's Jan. 30 elections at a Wednesday news conference meant to highlight his appeal to Iraq's diverse and sometimes fractious ethnic and religious groups.


Patients may be treated outside home provinces

The Martin government is considering a substantial fund to make it easier for patients to receive treatment outside their home province as Ottawa focuses on reducing


Standard & Poor's on Tuesday said it may cut Chrion Corp.'s (CHIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) debt ratings, after the company said it will not sell flu vaccine for the coming flu season due to problems at its plant in British.


Legami fra inchiesta Catanzaro e quella su intercettazioni


Arsene Wenger warned Sir Alex Ferguson to "calm down" and stop fanning the flames of controversy ahead of this weekend's clash at Old Trafford - even though Patrick Vieira is set to be ruled out.


Barcellona, 21:16 - CALCIO, HENRY: AL BARCELLONA PER VINCERE

Vosite mediche e presentazione al Camp Nou, davanti a 30 mila tifosi, per Thierry Henry, l'attaccant...


Â· Indians deny calling black Australian a 'monkey' Â· Effigies burn as officials fight to rescue test series


Putin Says Russia Working on New Nuclear Systems

Russia is working on new nuclear missile  systems that other powers do not have in order to protect  itself against future security threats, President Vladimir  Putin said on Wednesday.


The US captures a senior member of the Zarqawi network in a raid on the Iraqi city of Falluja, the military says.


A retired soldier should face a court-martial where the death penalty could be ordered for a 1985 triple murder, according to an Army investigating officer's recommendation released late Saturday.


The history behind the creation of a vaccine against HPV, which causes cervical cancer, is fraught with blind alleys, delicate moments, humor and triumph.


After a few  flops and a political detour, Mr. Reiner returns with âThe Bucket List,â which stars Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.


SAINT LOUIS - The fans of the Saint Louis Cardinals are considered the best in baseball, or at least the most polite and supportive.


The number of Americans known to  have been killed in last month's tsunami in Asia has more than  doubled to at least 36, a State Department official said on  Wednesday.


European equities were slightly higher on Tuesday, but the weight of the gains were defensive in nature as investors remained cautious about financial stocks.


Digging Up the Dirt on Astronaut's Laundry

By JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE  The sad case of Lisa Nowak, the astronaut accused of driving from Houston to Orlando to try to kill a romantic rival, got my inquisitive attention.   Astronauts wear diapers?  No. 1 , sometimes.  No.


com. Beijing's municipal government canceled a $3.5 million deal with Microsoft under pressure from national government officials and in-country rivals, financial sources reported Monday.


NEW YORK OF ALL the business tycoons assembling for their favorite party's convention this week, none will get a warmer, perk-filled welcome than the personal


U.S. Adopts New Rules for Babies From Guatemala

This was the scene recently at a children's home in Antigua, Guatemala, before police removed 46 babies, suspecting they had been kidnapped or coerced from their parents to be put up for foreign adoption.


According to reports, Sven Jaschan, who was arrested in May and charged with creating some of the most potent viruses to hit the internet, has been offered a job with Lueneburg, Germany-based Securepoint.


Mourners bid farewell to Pavarotti before funeral

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


Coming off one of the best years in golf, Vijay Singh opens the new season with an early statement Thursday at the Mercedes Championships, firing a 7-under 66 for a one-shot lead.


Dressed in a Spider-Man suit and using no ropes or other equipment, a French urban climber scaled the 47-story headquarters of oil giant Total on Tuesday, his second Parisian climb in less than a month.


Half of Viagra tablets sold on the Internet are fake, research suggests.


AROUND THE HORN: Bonds tested: 'It will clear my name'

SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds hopes his random steroid test last week will remove suspicion that he uses performance-enhancing drugs.


After declining Microsoft's buyout offer, Yahoo starts the layoffs announced last month.


US genocide charge is Bush election ploy - Sudan FM

Sudan's foreign minister rejected US charges of genocide in the western region of Darfur as a reelection ploy by US President George W. Bush.


Suicide bomber kills Israeli border police

A Palestinian woman suicide bomber blew herself up near a crowded bus stop in north Jerusalem yesterday, killing two Israelis and wounding 17.


Tre persone incappucciate entrano in campo, pugni e calci


Wisconsin Hands Obama a Victory, the Ninth in a Row

Barack Obama cut into Hillary Rodham Clintonâs long-held support among women, union members and middle-aged voters in Tuesdayâs primary.


Yukos' future has been thrown into fresh doubt amid reports that Russia is planning to sell 77% of its key oil production unit by the end of November.


Books of The Times: A Physician Caught Trying to Heal Himself

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


Cisco acquires software developer for $55 million

Firm says it's buying Dynamicsoft and its SIP-based development tools to help win new business with broadband and wireless providers.


A doctor who removed a patient's healthy kidney by mistake is struck off for lying about being suspended.


Nello "Spazio Azzurro" i commenti alla lettera della signora BerlusconiPer molti Ã¨ una vergogna e qualcuno grida al complotto. Con qualche eccezione                                          "Povero Silvio!" Tutti contro Veronica i fan difendono il Cavaliere offeso                                                                                di GAIA SCORZA BARCELLONA


ATI RD600 to support three GPUs for science apps?

Next-gen chipset coming next month, report claims ATI's RD600 chipset for Intel processors will launch next month, it has been claimed. Whether motherboard makers will back the product now that ATI is on the verge of being subsumed into Intel competitor AMD remains to be seen.â¦


A British firm seeking to capitalize on the anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's murder today is issuing ``JFK Reloaded,'' a purportedly educational ``docu-game'' that lets players


Cadbury to cut jobs as drinks sale nears

Cadbury Schweppes Plc , the world's largest confectionery group, plans to cut 7,500 jobs and close around ten plants as it seeks to catch up with the profitability of U.S. rivals after the sale of its drinks arm.


Missouri will allow members of the military stationed overseas to return absentee ballots via e-mail, raising concerns from Internet security experts about fraud and ballot secrecy.


When youâre watching television Tuesday night, pay close attention to eight US Senate races, including the SC contest between Republican Jim DeMint and Democrat Inez Tenenbaum.


CORRECTED-Digital sales shore up ailing music biz

While sales of physical  albums plummeted during the first nine months of 2006, big  increases in the demand for digital tracks and albums have kept  the overall music business in line with last year's totals.


Family members Thursday mourned three children and the woman they say gave her own life in a failed attempt to save them as her minivan rolled down a hill and sank in a park pond.


Asian shares rise strongly on growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates still further.


For Architects, the Archives as Gold Mine

A small but influential number of celebrity architects are considering selling their archives as they continue to work.


Authorities are investigating a pilot's claim that three green laser beams shone into his cockpit as he approached Teterboro Airport late Wednesday.


Peruvian forces take positions around a  police station where a group of army reservists are holding hostages.


Apted back with fascinating "49 Up" documentary

Michael Apted's landmark  films documenting the lives of a disparate group of Brits in  seven-year intervals have always been fascinating from a  sociological perspective. But the latest installment proves  that they are undeniably brilliant cinematically as well.


Iran to France: sanctions won't stop atomic plans

Iran will not abandon its right to nuclear technology regardless of threats of more sanctions, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in a letter to his French counterpart issued on Monday by an Iranian news agency.


What will Iraqi militants get by killing the young Japanese ...

Iraq's interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi says he is still attempting to reach a peaceful settlement that, among other things, would result in the handover of wanted militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and others associated with him.


Health officials in India's capital, Delhi, serve notice on the city police for letting mosquitoes breed in its HQ.


Tori Spelling herself   invokes the F-word, for feud, in a new interview with Us Weekly.   In the magazine cover story, due out Friday, the Beverly Hills,   90210 alum reveals she learned of father Aaron Spelling's death last   week as she dined in Toronto.


Sport: Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson passed 1000 Test points but England flatter to deceive again as Italy go close to shock victory.


Late Tuesday night, in the 11th hour of a marathon DC Council meeting, chairman Linda W. Cropp blew to smithereens the deal that MLB thought it had in place with Washington to build a ballpark on the Anacostia waterfront.


ABC Scores Big Ratings with Two More Debuts

ABC boasted more good news on Monday as its darkly comic "Desperate Housewives" emerged as the network's most watched series debut in eight years and the highest-rated launch of a new show on U.S. television so far this season.


AIR J cancels flights to Eastern Caribbean as Hurricane Ivan ...

AIR Jamaica, the national airline, has cancelled today's scheduled flights in and out of Barbados, Antigua, Grenada and St Lucia, as Hurricane Ivan bears down on the Eastern Caribbean.


Expectant mother's blood test may predict baby's SIDS risk

LONDON: A blood test on expectant mothers may predict a baby's risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), suggests a new research.


Alcoa-Billiton venture, Integris Metals, to go public

A joint venture between Alcoa Inc. and BHP Billiton has filed to go public through an offering worth as much as $100 million, according to regulatory filings and the companies.


It was intense and committed without any of the brutishness that Manchester United employed to stop Arsenal's unbeaten run of 49 league matches in October.


Breakthrough treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS) may be just five years away, an Australian leader in stem cell research said yesterday.


Canadians, particularly Quebecers, preferred Kerry to Bush in recent poll

MONTREAL (CP) - The results are enough to make John Kerry wish Canadians could vote in the U.S. presidential election.


FAA Faced With Aging of Computers and Staff

The Federal Aviation Administration is facing some of the same problems that are driving the airlines to bankruptcy, rising costs and declining income, and faces two


Crews gain ground on massive Calif. fire

Firefighters gained ground Sunday against a wildfire that has burned more than 200 square miles in the Los Padres National Forest, aided by calmer winds and aircraft dropping water and fire-smothering chemicals.


Federated Department Store Inc. posted better-than-expected earnings in the third-quarter of 2004 thanks to a sales rebound in Florida, where hurricanes had dampened sales in September.


The flamboyant young pianist has been called the 'Tiger Woods' of classical music.


Fiorina could attract interest in HP leak probe

Former Hewlett-Packard Co. Chief Executive Carly Fiorina's account of how she tried to plug boardroom leaks in 2005 is likely to attract the interest of prosecutors in view of HP's current scandal, but the tactics she outlined appear legal, lawyers say.


Portavoce ex ad Capitalia smentisce indiscrezioni stampa


Itanium unsuitable for workstations, Intel says

THE ITANIUM was never really important for the workstation market, Intel has said, causing us to choke over our salty porridge this morning.


Allegations Man Utd captain and Republic of Ireland star Roy Keane was involved in the assault of a teenager are investigated by police.


Rivals lock horns on US health-care costs

WASHINGTON - What is the best way to curb the astronomical expense of medical care in the United States? Start by printing the Internal Revenue Service's tax tables again, Mr John Kerry says.


While Patriots fans might be dwelling on the team's stunning 17-14 loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII, coach Bill Belichick is moving on.


The Hamas party further consolidated its control of northern Gaza today in Palestinian factional battles.


Microsoft's Surface PC still beyond developers' reach

Blog: The software maker is showing the tabletop computer to its partners on Thursday, but it will be until April before they can do much more than look at the device.


President Bush is charging Democrat John Kerry with having a limited vision of the war on terror that won't keep America safe, in a campaign speech revamped to call attention to the central argument of his re-election bid.


Khan resists lure of professionalism in search of gold

British Olympic hero Amir Khan has confirmed that he will resist the lure of professional boxing at least until after next year's world championships in China.


Chicago - An American discount warehouse chain known for "piling 'em high, and selling 'em cheap", is offering cut-price coffins along with the buckets of ketchup and seven-litre tubs of ice-cream under a new pilot programme.


Hung Spector jury waiting for order to try again

The judge in the Phil Spector trial was expected on Thursday to order the deadlocked jury to resume deliberations on a verdict on murder charges against the rock producer.


China tells US it will revalue yuan, but gives no date

In the face of growing international pressure, Chinese officials told top US officials on Friday that they would continue to push ahead with plans to float or revalue their currency, but avoided giving a date to begin the transformation.


Thailand sees losses at heart of its resorts

PHUKET, Thailand The towering waves that roared ashore on the beaches of Thailand's resorts Sunday swept away sunbathers and snorkelers, bungalows and cars, and sent thousands of tourists fleeing for higher ground.


A coach carrying British tourists crashes in Belgium, leaving 23 people injured, it is reported.


Annan Vows to Protect U.N. Staff from Attacks

Those behind the "cold-blooded murder"  of 22 people at the United Nations office in Baghdad one year  ago must be held to account, no matter how long it takes to  find them, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Thursday.


Lycos Europe Pushes Limits in Anti-Spam Fight

A new application from Lycos Europe aims to fight back against spammers, but some experts say the company may be enabling illegal activities.


Livorno, 19:25 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: TRA I PALI AMELIA ANCHE SE NON AL MEGLIO

Giancarlo Camolese mette da parte i sentimenti. "Io penso solo al Livorno - ha detto il tecnico amar...


When Vijay Singh became the world No1 on Monday, displacing Tiger Woods after a record 264 weeks, it was just reward for an outstanding season.


Indian captain Rahul Dravid and master batsman Sachin Tendulkar staged a recovery after their team lost two early wickets on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium.


Video games grow up as adult ownership increases

Video games aren't just for the kids anymore. More than one in three U.S. adults who go online, or 37 percent, own a video game console and 16 percent own a portable gaming device, Nielsen//NetRatings said on Tuesday.


Cameron's injury creates opening for opener

When Mike Cameron played Santa Claus at the Mets' Christmas party Wednesday at Shea Stadium, he delivered some bad news along with the presents: His left wrist was hurting.


Iraq wants the United Nations to lift all sanctions and stop using the country's oil revenue to pay compensation to victims of the 1991 Gulf War and the salaries of U.N. weapons inspectors, Iraq's U.N. ambassador said Tuesday.


JOSÃ MOURINHO, who led FC Porto to victory in the European Cup last season, wanted to return to the scene of his former glories in style last night, but instead a late goal by Benni McCarthy handed him his first European defeat as Chelsea manager - and


Dutch government says no referendum on new EU treaty

The Dutch government on Friday opposed holding a referendum on a new EU constitutional treaty which risks opening up new divisions over Europe.


Military force alone is unlikely to defeat the Taliban in Afghanistan, a top U.S. commander said Thursday, noting that most insurgencies end with a political solution.


Tim Henman cruises to a straight-sets victory over Nicolas Mahut in his first round-robin match at the Las Vegas Open.


Petroleum and energy services giant Halliburton Co. on Friday said that a district court judge has signed an order that will allow its settlement of asbestos lawsuits to take effect by the end of this month.


MySpace will allow third-party software developers to create applications for the site from next week.


Indy Triplets; Six Steelers Dot AFC Pro Bowl Roster

NEW YORK(Sports Network) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback  Peyton Manning and teammates Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison  were among the 42 AFC players chosen for this year's Pro Bowl.


Kenyan police fire tear gas at Kibaki supporters

Police fired tear gas on Tuesday to disperse supporters of President Mwai Kibaki before former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan starts mediating in the standoff over Kenya's election that has caused weeks of unrest.


Venezuela Voters Turn Out in Huge Numbers

CARACAS, Venezuela - Voters turned out in huge numbers Sunday to decide whether to keep populist President Hugo Chavez in power or oust him and his social revolution that critics say has sidelined the middle class and fueled tensions between rich and poor.    Activists on both sides set off huge firecrackers and played recorded bugle songs to wake voters hours before dawn...


Cheney shoots down Bush message on climate change

When is a U-turn not a U-turn? Comment Dick Cheney has torpedoed his own administration's attempts to flip its rhetoric on climate change.â¦


Eurostar reports sales gain, cites passenger ecology concerns

Eurostar has reported a jump in first half sales that it partially attributes to growing passenger preference for trains over planes in order to curb pollution.


Kerry Would Offer Special Iran Deal, Says Edwards

If elected U.S. president, Sen. John  Kerry would offer Iran a deal allowing it to keep its nuclear  power plants if it gave up the right to retain bomb-making  nuclear fuel, Kerry's vice presidential running mate said in an  interview published on Monday.


Flights at Heathrow airport are delayed after a passenger jet from China lands short of the runway.


By Mitchell Freedman, Newsday, Melville, N.Y.  Feb. 7--A $1.5-million settlement has been reached by 29 businesses and government entities with the New York State attorney general's office over the cost of cleanup at the old North Sea landfill in Southampton Town.


Levy is the glue that holds Wake together

We can talk all you want about Chris Paul, Justin Gray and Eric Williams. We know how talented the three are at their respective positions.


Friendster, in a bid for popularity, introduces 'Fan Profiles'

Flagging social network introduces new way for bands, celebrities, organizations to create profiles on the site. Unfortunately, it probably won't ameliorate its problems.


London stock markets fell on Friday, with banks exerting downward pressure after further credit market-related shocks in the sector.


Da' solido ancoraggio ad aspettative di medio termine


The New England Patriots offensive coordinator could be interviewed by the Irish as early as Friday, The Boston Globe reported on its Web site Thursday night.


Spam messages in Chinese, Korean and Japanese are on the rise, say e-mail filtering experts.


Rashard Lewis formally joined the Magic on Wednesday, leaving the Seattle SuperSonics after nine seasons when the teams completed a sign-and-trade deal.


U.S. stocks shot higher on Thursday as  oil prices resumed their retreat, while technology shares sped  ahead, helped by Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O and Intel Corp.  INTC.O


It might be wise to know our geoengineering options just in case climate change comes early. In Beyond the Beyond.


David Beckham is England's main injury worry ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier against Poland. He took part in training in Vienna this morning but was forced to pull out of the final stages to receive further treatment to his bruised ribs.


The second-largest cellphone operator in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States said the $4.3 billion deal will create the regionâs first integrated fixed-to-mobile provider.


O.J. Simpson arrested over Las Vegas robbery: CNN

Las Vegas police arrested former football star O.J. Simpson on Sunday in connection with a hotel room break-in, CNN said.


UPDATE 1-Admiral IPO covered as roadshow heads west -sources

The offering of shares in British insurance company Admiral Group is fully covered a week before the end of the roadshow for its initial public offering (IPO), sources close to the transaction said on ...


Mickelson to Sit Ryder Cup Play Saturday

Phil Mickelson didn't look comfortable with his partner, his golf clubs or his opponents on the opening day of the Ryder Cup.


A showdown is expected at union Aslef's annual conference between supports of past and present leaders.


Police: DNA links inmate to deaths of 12 women

Two Los Angeles cold case homicide detectives used DNA test results to link an imprisoned rapist to the deaths of at least 12 women between 1987 and 1998, Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton told reporters Saturday.


Weight debate overshadows London's fashion stars

London Fashion Week opened for the first  full day of shows on Monday but attention remained more on the  body shape of the models than the clothes they were wearing.


Officials from the EU's 25 member states are considering a Spanish proposal to lift sanctions on Cuba.


The space shuttle Atlantis undocked from the international space station early Monday for its journey back to Earth, ending a nearly nine-day visit to deliver, install and activate Europe's new orbital laboratory.


Early Shoppers Push Band Aid Single Towards No 1

The new Band Aid single sold nearly 100,000 copies on its first day, according to its record company. Shoppers queued before stores were even open to buy Do They Know Itâs Christmas?


Ex-Chess Champ Fischer Hopes to Go to Iceland

Fugitive chess master Bobby Fischer, who  is fighting deportation to the United States, on Friday asked  Japan to allow him to go to Iceland, which has offered him a  home.


Santander, the Spanish bank bidding Â£8bn for the UK's Abbey, is selling half its stake in rival Royal Bank of Scotland.


Senate Majority Leader-elect Harry Reid said Tuesday he's doing away with the "do-nothing Congress" that Democrats campaigned against and plans to keep senators working long hours — focusing first on ethics, the minimum wage and stem cell research.


BIRMINGHAM  - Rival captains Michael Vaughan and Ricky Ponting both pinpointed all-rounder Andrew Flintoff as the vital player in Tuesday's Champions Trophy semi-final between England and Australia here at Edgbaston.


Carlyle, Apax sell MediMedia USA to Vestar

Two private equity groups -- The Carlyle   Group CYL.UL and Apax Partners -- said on Sunday they have   signed an agreement to sell healthcare marketing services firm   MediMedia USA Inc. to Vestar Capital Partners.


It looks like VH1 is  getting into business with celebrity blogger Perez Hilton.


Hoax text message spreads tsunami terror in Indonesia

Thousands of people fled their homes in panic on the Indonesian coast after hoax text messages spread warning them that a tsunami will hit the region, journalists and officials said Wednesday.


Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi meets with members of the Independent Election Committee in Baghdad on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004. The committee presented the current state of preparation for elections (AP Photo/ Mohammed Messara, Pool).


5 Bomb Attacks Kill 26 as Vote by Iraqis Nears

The attacks came as Iraq's prime minister announced he would reveal a plan for an accelerated build-up of Iraqi forces.


European stock markets fell strongly in early dealing following a weak overnight showing by Wall Street and widespread gloom for Asian markets.


The recording industry is seeking legislation in Europe that would require the filtering of Internet connections to block the illicit transfer of copyrighted material and more.


S.Korean Scientists Develop "Virtual Cell" to Make Acids

S.Korean scientists develop "virtual cell" to make acids    SEOUL, June 11 (Xinhua) -- A group of South Korean scientists announced on Monday that they have developed a so-called virtual cell that can make acids used in food additives and dietary supplements.


'Chinatown' Makers Recall How Classic Made

Thirty years after a broken Jack Nicholson was escorted off a blood-soaked street with the warning "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown," the movie's portrayal of dark, capitalist evil corrupting sunny Los Angeles remains as vivid as ever.


Nonostante la festivitÃ  dell'Immacolata abbia ridotto l'attivitÃ , Piazza Affari ha registrato una buona performance nel corso della settimana: il Mibtel Ã¨ infatti salito dell'1,15% el'S&P/Mib dell'1,28 per cento.


BOSTON - Curt Schilling got his 20th win on the eve of Boston's big series with the New York Yankees. Now he wants much more. "In a couple of weeks, hopefully, it will get a lot better," he said after becoming


Giants general manager Brian Sabean and owner Peter Magowan agree that San Francisco might have to endure a couple more years of losing to turn around the franchise. Sabean will get the chance to lead the team's transformation.


The Bush administration dismissed as "deeply flawed" a World Trade Organisation decision that the US has no right to ban cross-border gambling on the internet.


Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif was arrested and deported to Saudi Arabia on Monday within hours of arriving home from exile, vowing to end the rule of President Pervez Musharraf.


Sudan Agrees to Expanded African Union Presence in Darfur

Sudan has agreed to accept an expanded African Union force in its western Darfur region to help protect civilians against marauding pro-government militia.


Ravenna, 15:01 - CALCIO, MARK IULIANO AL RAVENNA

Mark Iuliano, 35enne difensore ex Juve, ha firmato fino al termine della stagione con il Ravenna. <i...


China says son likely infected father with bird flu

A Chinese man who died of bird flu last month likely passed the disease on to his father, but there is no evidence the virus mutated into a form which can be easily passed between humans, an official said on Thursday.


US withholds 10 million dollars in aid from Serbia

The United States said it was withholding another 10 million dollars in aid from Serbia and Montenegro for failing to help hunt down war crimes suspects from the Bosnian conflict.


Roma, 16:05 - BASKET, VELTRONI: ITALIA-GRECIA GRATIS AL PALALOTTOMATICA

Ingress gratuito per Italia-Grecia, amichevole in programma il 30 agosto al Palalottomatica di Roma....


Londra, 21:04 - CALCIO, ARSENAL: INTER CI HA OFFERTO PRESTITO ADRIANO

L'Inter ha offerto Adriano all'Arsenal, ma il club inglese ha rifiutato perchÃ© non interessato a pre...


People who use the wireless new "show deeper engagement with cyberspace," says a study.


Stephen Fleming says New Zealand need 'heroes' to fight off an impending second Test defeat to Australia. The Kiwis were bowled out for 251 chasing 575-8 on day three in Adelaide, and the hosts declined to enforce the follow-on to build a hefty lead.


Freddie Mercury, 60 anni dell'immortale re dei Queen

Il 5 settembre 1946 nasceva a Zanzibar Farrokh Bulsara. Con lui il rock divenne aspra seduzione. Venato da malinconia retrÃ². Oggi il mondo lo ricorda. E la leggenda rivive


Con 326 sÃ¬ il Professore incassa la fiducia a Montecitorio ma non si dimetteA Palazzo Madama non avrebbe i voti ma arriva qualche spiraglio dall'Udeur                                            La battaglia di Prodi, ok alla Camera ora pronto a tentare il colpo al Senato                                                                                In mattinata Napolitano ha chiesto alle forze politiche di fare le riformePd diviso fra chi vuole le dimissioni e chi invece vuole andare avantidi CLAUDIA FUSANI


MTV names David Lynn as head of UK & Ireland unit

David Lynn has been appointed head of  MTV Networks UK & Ireland, succeeding Michel Bakkier whose  departure was announced last week, MTV Networks International  said on Thursday.


Senator eyes delegate-rich pockets of states that will vote in a tidal wave of primaries in February.


Big switch, array, disks, and birthday surprises IBM's storage hardware lineup is getting a big ol' heap of upgrades. The meaty merchandise menagerie includes an OEM'd Brocade switch, a NetApp array, and upgrades to its archiving system and various disks.â¦


Four U.S. soldiers and a Marine were killed Sunday during separate combat operations in Baghdad and Anbar province, west of the Iraqi capital, according to the U.S. military.


Immigration foreshadows 2008 GOP contest

Call it an early, conservative rehearsal for the 2008 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, four senators supporting a chance at citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants, one opposed.


Ajax coach Ronald Koeman has sacked Rafael van der Vaart as club captain and replaced him with Czech international Tomas Galasek, the team said.


Flu vaccine suspension could mean shortage

Doctors warned that a decision to suspend the manufacturing license of a major flu vaccine supplier could lead to shortages of the vaccine in Britain.


Unilever Cuts Annual Profit Forecast as Sales Falter

Unilever, the maker of Lipton tea and Magnum ice cream bars, said third-quarter earnings will fall and cut its annual profit forecast after sales of the company's main brands unexpectedly declined for a second quarter.


Pilgrims flee Iraq city as gunbattles rage

KERBALA, Iraq  - Local authorities began evacuating hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from the Iraqi city of Kerbala on Tuesday as a battle raged between Iraqi security forces and gunmen near two of Shi'ite Islam's holiest shrines.


Supreme Court challenges Guantanamo tribunals

- The Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. lacks   power to proceed with Guantanamo military tribunals. Details to   follow.


Location, location, isolation: CAR rues geography

From the air, much of Central African Republic looks like deserted bushland.


The emergence of the past captains began when the PGA of America

Pros: Fits the recent profile (44, past PGA champion, fiery Ryder Cup player); the job is his if he wants it. Cons: Might be too young to be willing to burn two years of play on tour.


President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono makes his victory speech, almost three weeks after the polls.


Pension Failures Foil 6-Figure Retirements, Too

As many pension plans have failed in the past three years, some high earners who retired early have been left with pensions much lower than they expected.


BEIJING - Fifty-four people were killed yesterday when a plane crashed into a lake shortly after take-off, apparently after a blast, in Chinaâs deadliest aviation disaster in two years, witnesses and state media said.


US to give $20M to Palestinian Authority

The Bush administration on Wednesday announced it was giving $20 million in direct aid to the Palestinian Authority to help it through a financial crisis.


Teens tell parents to wake up to pajama fashion

Parents can expect a withering look or an impatient wince if they remind their teenager to change out of pajamas before heading off to school these days.


The Grand Ole Opry lost one of its most unique members with the Sept. 19 passing of Skeeter Davis.


AFRICA/TOGO - ÂAttendiamo con fiducia i risultati del votoÂ affermano fonti della Chiesa dopo le elezioni legislative LomÃ© (Agenzia Fides)- ÂQuesta volta tutto si Ã¨ svolto in modo corretto, senza le violenze che abbiamo conosciuto negli anni precedentiÂ dicono allÂAgenzia Fides fonti della Chiesa locale da LomÃ©, la capitale del Togo dove le elezioni legislative di d...


Co-founder of Apex Digital held in China

The US government on Thursday confirmed that the head of Apex Digital, a US electronics distributor, had been detained in China, amid allegations of financial wrongdoing.


Tre esplosioni nel corso degli ultimi trenta giorni. L'ultimo nell'anniversariodell'attacco alla moschea di Samarra. Sono bombe al cloro, le stesse della Prima guerra mondiale                                            Iraq: armi chimiche nelle mani dei ribelli "Un trend in aumento per terrorizzare i civili"


A plant that would convert sewage sludge to compost may be built outside the desert town of Hinkley, whose troubles from pollution were made famous by the movie "Erin Brockovich."


In the end Sunday, there was no chance. Just time enough for a last stand at the Ryder Cup that was often determined, occasionally loud, but completely futile.


AMERICA/ARGENTINA - 25 anni a servizio della formazione per la missione: il Centro di Missionologia ÂGiovanni Paolo IIÂ Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - Il Centro di Missionologia ÂGiovanni Paolo IIÂ per il Cono sud, promosso dalle Pontificie Opere Missionarie dellÂArgentina, ha celebrato il 10 febbraio il suo XXV anniversario di fondazione, a servizio delle formazione ...


Golden State Warriors Team Report - November 16

(Sports Network) - The Golden State Warriors lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 99-88, on Monday at Gund Arena. Jason Richardson scored 27 points to lead the Warriors, who have dropped seven of their first eight games.


Valencia, 13:20 - F1, ZANARDI IN PISTA: E' STATO FANTASTICO

Alex Zanardi è tornato sul volante di una formula uno. ''E' stato fantastico'', ha detto il 4...


Torino, 13:01 - CALCIO, TORINO: NOVELLINO E' IL NUOVO ALLENATORE

Adesso la notizia è ufficiale: Walter Novellino è il nuovo allenatore del Torino. L'ex...


The US economy performed better than initially thought in the second quarter of 2006, revised data shows.


La tragedia davanti a una discoteca di Pinerolo


India beat Australia in the World Twenty20 cricket, setting up a final against arch-rivals Pakistan.


Workers and managers at Volkswagen's German plants are "miles apart" in their negotiations over a new pay deal, union representatives have said.


Top Hollywood studios have launched a wave of court cases against internet users who illegally download film files. The Motion Picture Association of America, which acts as the representative of major film


The Hamas-led Palestinian government halts official business after deadly clashes with its rival Fatah.


Dodgy anti-virus update bunfight goes to court

Kaspersky sues indignant Chinese 'victim' Chinese anti-virus firm Rising Tech has hit back at claims by larger Russian rival Kaspersky that it engaged in anti-competitive practices. In response to a 2 July lawsuit, Rising Tech says that Kaspersky made "six serious mistakes" involving anti-virus definition files over the last two weeks, Interfax reports.â¦


After going 1-for-3 in a scrimmage in which there was no one rushing to try to block the kicks, John Hall got a vote of confidence from the Washington Redskins' coaches.


Attack on Omar adds fuel to security fire in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Amid ragging controversy over the ruling allianceâs lackadaisical attitude towards the security of the stateâs main opposition party, NC president Omar Abdullah miraculously escaped an assassination bid on his life.


DaimlerChrysler Sued Over Car Seat Injury

DaimlerChrysler AG  (DCXGn.DE) has been hit with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed by a paraplegic who says the automaker's heated car seats caused him a severe burn injury.


President Bush speaks at the Canton Palace Theatre about medical liability reform Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak).


Stocks & Bonds: Rally Starts Third Quarter as Treasury Yields Decline

The Dow Jones industrial average gained more than 120 points, lifted by a decline in Treasury yields, a rise in manufacturing activity and a spate of buyout news.


The World Wide Web is the perfect Petri dish for memes, infectious ideas or any other things that spread by imitation from person to person.


Classic rock with Tabasco, by way of Dublin

Rodrigo y Gabriela fuse Latin-flavored acoustic guitar with heavy metal anthems. (Think Mariachi and Metallica.)


Iraq's Allawi due in Russia for oil, debt talks

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi arrives in Moscow for the first time since taking office six months ago with hopes of soothing tensions over Russia's opposition to the US-led war in his ravaged nation.


Ravens, Patriots Winning Despite Injuries

Jamal Lewis is sidelined for Baltimore. Ty Law is out for New England. And their teams keep winning. The Ravens and Patriots take three-game winning streaks — and two of the NFL's top defenses — into their game Sunday. Both have found adequate fill-ins for their injured players.


As from Saturday, the public transport tariffs in Malta and Gozo will be amended and adults travelling three zones by bus will now have to pay 25c and 15c for the children.


Saving the world one packet at a time Cisco says it will cut its corporate carbon emissions by 10 per cent within the next year. The company plans to achieve most of the reduction by cutting back on air travel for its employees and investing $20m into alternatives to travel, such as collaborative technologies.â¦


Jason White threw five touchdown passes, and the second-ranked Sooners overcame Texas A&M's explosive offense and special teams.


Mathieu Garon made 35 saves for his third shutout of the season and Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff had a goal and assist each for the Edmonton Oilers, who beat the New York Islanders 4-0 on Monday night and earned their first regulation win in 17 games.


Amburgo, 15:04 - CALCIO, BUNDESLIGA; VAN DER VAART: COL BAYERN VOGLIO ESSERCI

Il capitano dell'Amburgo, l'olandese Rafael van der Vaart, obiettivo dalla Juventus per la prossima ...


Flooding Forces 5,500 Costa Ricans from Homes

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica  - Heavy rain and flooding  have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 Costa Ricans, and  left four people missing.


Kudos and caution voiced at economic summit

A White House-picked parade of specialists lauded President Bush's policies at an economic summit yesterday, but some peppered their praise


After a few  flops and a political detour, Mr. Reiner returns with âThe Bucket List,â which stars Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.


Scores of Iraqi civilians and police officers were killed in Baghdad Friday in separate attacks on police stations and a mosque. Senior government officials say the attacks are intended to weaken security and ignite a civil war.


Winter storm woes hit central, eastern U.S.

Tens of thousands were without power  and schools were closed across parts of the central United  States on Monday after a storm dumped as much as 2 1/2 feet of  snow on some areas.


Young pianist shows Utah crowd that he is ready for the big time

Cedric Pescia, gold medalist of the 2002 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, returned to Utah for a hero's welcome.


Pixar's $70 Million 'Incredibles' Debut Tops 'Nemo'

Get lost, Nemo. Pixar Animation's  new film "The Incredibles" topped weekend box office charts  with $70.7 million in domestic ticket sales to break records  for Pixar partner Disney and beat their previous smash hit  "Finding Nemo."


Atene: ritrovati i resti elicottero del patriarca Alessandria

ATENE - Sono stati trovati i resti dell'elicottero che trasportava il patriarca di Alessandria, Petros VII, che questa mattina ha fatto perdere le sue tracce mentre era in volo verso il Monte Athos, in Grecia.


Due le opzioni, dal 2009 soppressione totale o progressiva


Crosby, Bay Win Rookie of the Year Awards

Jason Bay succeeded where Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell and Barry Bonds failed: He became the first Pittsburgh Pirates player to win the NL Rookie of the Year award.


PORT-AU-PRINCE -- Haiti's government and UN peacekeepers will launch a major campaign seeking to persuade hundreds of gangsters to disarm with promises of money, food, and job training, but top gang leaders will not be eligible, UN special envoy Edmond Mullet said yesterday. This is the most sweeping effort to persuade well-armed gangsters to stop violence since UN troops arrived ...


Gaza fighting escalates as Hamas seizes Fatah bases

Fighting between Palestinian factions escalated across Gaza on Friday, killing at least 15 people as Hamas overran compounds used by President Mahmoud Abbas's forces and two major universities were set ablaze.


President Putin insists Russia does not want to interfere in Airbus, after a Russian bank buys into parent firm EADS.


Captive Israeli soldier heard in Gaza tape: TV

An Israeli soldier captured a year ago was apparently heard asking for medical treatment and urging Israel to release Palestinian prisoners, in an audio tape played on Israeli television on Monday.


Un gruppo di manifestanti voleva entrare nell'Aula Magna doveil presidente si trovava per l'inaugurazione dell'anno accademico                                          Napolitano all'UniversitÃ  di Napoli Scontri tra polizia e studenti                                                                                Il capo dello Stato: "Lascio la cittÃ  con speranza rafforzata di riscatto"


India PM's Kashmir Trip Holds Out a Glimmer of Hope

India's prime minister, visiting  Kashmir for the first time since he took office in May, could  make more moves to reduce tensions in the disputed region after  ordering an unprecedented cut in troops posted there.


WASHINGTON: The brains of people who are lying look very different from those who are telling the truth, US researchers have discovered.


New York, 09:13 - BASKET, NBA: VINCONO PHOENIX E SAN ANTONIO

Risultati delle gare del campionato Nba disputate nella notte (in maiuscolo le squadre in casa).


Terrell Owens, Keyshawn Johnson and Daunte Culpepper made their training camp debuts with their new teams, while Ben Roethlisberger and Braylon Edwards were back on the field after recovering from injuries.


US President Bush is to transfer 14 foreign terrorism suspects from CIA custody ahead of trials, reports say.


GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - Osama bin Laden's chauffeur was officially charged Tuesday in the first U.S. military tribunal since World War II, appearing at a pretrial hearing where his lawyer challenged the process as unfair...


3G services should spurs this telecom's growth in 2007.


Flamel announces another collaboration deal.


Identity of Yukos Buyer Remains a Mystery

Analysts around the capital sought Monday to identify the mysterious group that bought a $9.3 billion majority stake in the Yuganskneftegaz oil fields in Siberia, the prime asset of the moribund Russian oil giant Yukos.


As Barry Bonds stalks Hank Aaron's all-time home run mark, he wants to bring down the sport he has grown to hate, but it's up to the public not to let him.


RUSTON, La. -- Ryan Moats scored his fourth touchdown with less than four minutes left and finished with 236 yards rushing to lead Louisiana Tech to a 28-21 upset of No. 17 Fresno State last night.


Grunting tennis pro. Evil brat. Marie Antoinette. What kind of roles are these for a young, blond Hollywood ingÃ©nue?


Treasury prices gained in morning trading Tuesday on continued concerns about the subprime mortgage market and after February retail sales came in below market expectations.


The MP3 design modification is a major move for Sony, which has been criticized for a product that only allows its own format to be played.


Rebel Leader Trial Descends Into Chaos -- Again

Peru's retrial of Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman turned into a farcical mud slinging on Friday as one judge quit the case and the prosecutor called on the two other justices to resign.


Battle lines drawn for Anglo-Welsh rugby showdown

England hooker Mark Regan injected more than a hint of spice into the build-up to the Six Nations opener against Wales by warning Warren Gatland's men: "You have to do your talking on the pitch."


Boys Arrested for Playing Basketball Nude

POWELL, Wyo. - Two youths have given new meaning to the term "shirts and skins." Police arrested the two boys after they were found playing one-on-one basketball on a street with a portable hoop - in the buff...


Stewart Begins Five-Month Prison Sentence

ALDERSON, W.Va. - Martha Stewart exchanged her clothes for prison-issue khaki trousers and black steel-toed boots Friday, and for the next five months she will be sleeping not on luxurious Egyptian cotton linens, but on plain, military-grade sheets...


Dilettanti, 14 mesi di squalifica a Gavazzi per cocaina

MILANO, 12 NOVEMBRE 2004 - E' stato squalificato per 14 mesi il velocista bresciano Mattia Gavazzi (Resine Ragnoli-Feralpi) trovato positivo alla cocaina dalla Commissione Disciplinare della Federciclismo.


Monstrous Hurricane Ivan marched Thursday toward Florida. But the forecasted path, which Thursday morning placed the storm over the center of the peninsula, shifted Thursday evening, placing it to an area west of Tampa Bay.


Goldman, Credit Suisse to cut about 2,000 jobs

Goldman Sachs Group Inc  and  Credit Suisse Group  on Friday said they will cut  about 2,000 job worldwide as a credit crisis puts a damper on  fixed-income trading and corporate dealmaking.


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Israel Reluctant To Complete Pullout From Lebanon

Issues including the future roles of the Lebanese army, U.N. forces, and Hezbollah guerillas remain unresolved


Microsoft Adversary Rises Instinctively at Yahoo Bid

Whatever the outcome of Microsoftâs bid for Yahoo, the move and Googleâs countermoves mark  an escalation in the confrontation between the two companies.


Ministro, dall'Ecofin 'comprensione e preoccupazione'


Zarqawi criticizes Muslim clerics of "betrayal"

Notorious Jordanian terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi appears to be increasingly desperate, accusing Muslim clerics of betrayal in an audio recording released Wednesday.


A Montrose couple were among six people convicted in a Seattle court Monday in connection with one of the largest fraudulent tax-shelter scams ever prosecuted.


Iraq's PM Nouri Maliki says Saturday's bombing in northern Iraq, which killed 130 people, was a "heinous crime".


Avanzano Atalanta e Fiorentina, stasera il derby capitolino


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has said he will complete his plan to disengage from Gaza next year, despite losing a key coalition partner.


Judge Wants Spears to Explain Legal Action

Singer Britney Spears arrives to her album release party for her new album "Britney," in this Nov. 6, 2001file photo, in New York.


Baseball Announcement Could Come Thursday

According to several baseball officials, District residents could learn on Thursday that Major League Baseball plans to return to the national capital next season.


Inhaled Anthrax Vaccine Protects in Animals-Report

A powdered anthrax vaccine that  people potentially could take by themselves protects rabbits  against the deadliest form of the bacteria, researchers said on  Tuesday.


Kenyan opposition accuses police of killing seven

Kenya's opposition accused police of shooting dead seven people on Thursday during a second day of clashes with demonstrators over President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election.


Napoli, 18:29 - CALCIO, NAPOLI: LAVORO SU SCHEMI OFFENSIVI

Doppia seduta per il Napoli a Castelvolturno. Al mattino la squadra ha lavorato in palestra. Nel pom...


WASHINGTON - The Pentagon's most senior civilian and military officials share a portion of blame for creating conditions that led to the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal in Iraq, according to a new report.    The report, by a commission appointed by Defense Secretary Donald H...


The Monty Python Sketch "How Not to Be Seen" gets the machinima


ZIKKIM, Israel  - A rocket launched by Palestinian militants in Gaza on Tuesday wounded 30 soldiers in Israel, an attack likely to increase pressure on Israeli leaders to crack down on the Hamas-controlled territory.


Milan vince a Siena con doppietta Ronaldo, Empoli-Roma 1-0


Campaign 2004: Kerry scores Bush over looted Iraq munitions

Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John F. Kerry yesterday launched a fresh assault on the Bush administration, saying the president and his top military


US Seeks 'Threatened' Status for Puget Sound Orcas

Killer whales in the Pacific Northwest's Puget Sound should be protected as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, government scientists said on Thursday.


American Express 3rd-Quarter Net Rises 14% on Travel

American Express Co., the fourth- largest US credit-card issuer, said quarterly profit climbed 14 percent to a record as customers spent more on travel and carried larger loan balances.


Hurricanes pose more of a threat than they did 30 years ago because of population growth.


State Dept: Israeli settlement activity must stop

A senior US official on Monday refuted reports in the New York Times last week that Washington had given its tacit approval to continued expansion in existing West Bank settlements.


HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England, July 8  â Crews from Harvard and California-Berkeley were among the winners Sunday at the Henley Royal Regatta.


Sergio Garcia delighted his countrymen when he won the Mallorca Classic Sunday at Pula Golf Club. The victory was his third of the season, and the fifth of his career, on the European Tour.


Dieci vittime ad al Aziziyah, altre sei in moschea a Baghdad


Always rivals, barely friends, finally partners. U.S. captain Hal Sutton made sure this Ryder Cup gets off to a dynamic start by pairing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson — America's best two players — for the first time in the opening match at Oakland Hills.


Blues Sign Jackman to Three-Year Contract

The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Barret Jackman to a three-year contract.


Less than two weeks ago, some of the most senior loyalist paramilitary figures in Northern Ireland walked through the doors at Stormont and into a dialogue with the secretary of state.


Musharraf to seek Palestine, Kashmir solutions on tour

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said he would press for progress in key conflicts affecting Muslims as he left yesterday for talks with Western leaders as well as his first visit to Latin America.


Lebanon's defence minister says at least 222 Fatah al-Islam fighters were killed in the Nahr al-Bared siege.


Rumsfeld honored for citizenship amid protests

Outgoing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld was honored for citizenship by a patriotic organization on Friday as peace protesters outside criticized his role as one of the architects of the U.S.-led war in Iraq.


Tom Ridge, the nation's first homeland security secretary, announced Tuesday that he is resigning after three years of reworking American security and presiding over color-coded terror alerts. He's the seventh Bush Cabinet officer leaving so far.


Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt says the club will deal with the shock exit of manager Jacques Santini.


LONDON, Oct 27 (IranMania) - Iran was to respond today to Europe's offer for the Islamic Republic to avoid possible UN sanctions and receive nuclear technology by indefinitely suspending uranium enrichment, but there was little hope of a breakthrough


Eccesso di ribasso segue tonfo di venerdi'


India, Pakistan End Talks, Disagree on Kashmir

The foreign ministers of India and  Pakistan said on Monday they had made modest progress in talks  to revive a flagging peace process, but the two nations showed  no sign of resolving any differences over Kashmir.


Bhutto set to announce return date to Pakistan

Former Pakistan premier Benazir Bhutto was Friday to announce the date of her return from self-imposed exile, adding to the political turmoil in the South Asian nation with elections looming.


Obama '08? It's Clinton '92 all over again. With one small difference ...

Barack Obama would probably be cruising in another year. But this time he faces a twin-headed candidate


Global oil prices edge up in early Thursday trading ahead of a key meeting by oil producers group Opec.


Friends star Matthew Perry is treated in hospital following a bad reaction to prescription medicine.


Adam Smith is revered by many as the  father of modern economics, but even his biggest fans agree  that writing was not his forte.


China food retail sector set to boom in 2005

03/11/2004 - The de-regulation of the China retail market is set to provide significant opportunities for international food retailers next year as restrictions that have limited foreign players to joint ventures in the major conurbations are lifted.


Wi-Fi Alliance Starts Testing Draft 802.11n Gear

The Wi-Fi Alliance on Monday launched the action phase of its plan to get faster wireless networking products into the market, kicking off certification testing of gear based on a draft version of the IEEE 802.11n standard.


Stolz turns it around at Michelin Championship

Last week Andre Stolz was considering coming back to Australia from the US early. He was frustrated with his progress, or rather lack of it, in 2004 and with little likelihood of a start at next week's event


Under Pressure From Moscow, Shell Offers to Sell Stake in Big Oil and Gas Project

Shell made the offer after months of pressure by RussiaÂs environmental regulators, who threatened to freeze work on the project by revoking critical operating permits.


Pfizer ended its widely used discount card for the elderly, leaving Medicare beneficiaries at least temporarily without access to reduced prices for popular medicines.


8 African nations added to U.S. anti-malaria plan

President George W. Bush named eight more countries on Thursday to receive U.S. assistance for malaria prevention and treatment in Africa, where the disease kills a million people a year, and asked Europeans to do more to help.


Teenager Wayne Rooney has scored twice in the first 28 minutes of his debut for Manchester United in their Champions League Group D match against Fenerbahce of Turkey at Old Trafford.


Molson stock option holders won't get to vote on Coors merger

MONTREAL - Molson Inc. bowed to institutional shareholder pressure on Thursday and said holders of the company's stock options will not get to vote on the proposed $6-billion merger with Adolph Coors Co.


Plans are currently being finalised for the much-anticipated Best of Both Worlds tour by Jay-Z and R. Kelly, VH1 reports.


A controversial nativity scene at Madame Tussauds War Museum in London that depicted British soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria as the parents of Jesus were knocked over and damaged yesterday.


Al momento nessuna nomina di periti per attivita' difensiva


PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Machete-wielding supporters of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide are turning their wrath on Haiti's demoralized police force, beheading some of their victims in a campaign imitative of the insurgency in Iraq.    Seven of at least 18 people killed in the turmoil in Port-au-Prince have been police officers, judicial police chief Michael Lucius said Monday...


Computer-maker Lenovo announces the recall of more than 500,000 laptop computer batteries made by Sony.


Sofia Coppola gives birth to a baby girl

Sofia Coppola has given birth to her first child, a daughter named Romy, the filmmaker's spokesman, Robert Garlock, confirmed Wednesday.


Riders Are Paying a Price for Answering the Call

Through the first 12 stages of the Tour de France, at least 10 riders have been cited for violating Articles 12 and 29 of the cycling code, regarding correct comportment on the race course.


Sudanese Troops Attack and Destroy Camp in Darfur

Gripping a pair of pliers, a doctor pried a bullet from Amina Kharim's swollen and bleeding left arm. Eight hours earlier, at dawn Tuesday, she had been asleep


A serious security hole in a wide swath of the company's antivirus products could let an outsider crash or hijack a computer.


Flarion's High Speed Network Will Be Used in Europe

U.S.-based wireless communications company Flarion said on Tuesday it expects to sign several deals with European operators for nationwide construction of its ultra high-speed mobile data technology.


Rooney going nowhere unless price is right: Moyes

England striker on his way. Or is he? Will it be St James' Park or Old Trafford? Or will he remain at Goodison? Although Wayne Rooney today handed in a transfer request, and set in motion his seemingly inevitable


Il ministro degli Esteri critica anche Bertinotti: "Il comico pone problemi, non dÃ  risposte. Quindi non riempie vuoti"                                              D'Alema contro Grillo   "Nel V-day inutile carica di violenza"                                                                                di LUCIANO NIGRO


Trieste, 17:52 - CALCIO, SERIE B: TIFOSI SPEZZINI LASCIANO GLI SPALTI

Triestina-Spezia segnata da una doppia manifestazione di protesta. Intorno al 30' dl primo tempo, i ...


Instant Messaging On Rise at Work and Mobile  Instant Message use in the workplace and on mobile phones and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) is on the rise, according to a new survey from America Online Inc. The second annual survey on instant messaging use in America, released today by the world's ...


Former President Clinton may be out on the campaign trail, but he says he feels a bit detached "from the to and fro of the elections."


Annuncio su tv al Arabiya,operati i 2 italiani feriti gravi


Microsoft CEO tells customers that Windows carries lower total costs and is more secure than the open-source operating system. By John Foley.


EMI highlights regulatory concerns over Warner bid

Britain's EMI  has written to U.S. rival Warner Music  to outline what its reaction would be to a bid and highlighting its concerns over regulatory issues, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.


Genesis: This week over Utah, Hollywood helicopter stunt pilots will try to snag a returning spacecraft carrying solar particles. By Michael Stroh.


SEC looks at Morningstar, saying it didn't properly correct bad ...

The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the investment research firm Morningstar Inc. for failing to properly correct inaccurate data it published about a mutual fund, the company disclosed Friday.


Phillips brings gold back to US in long jump

The biggest smile in track and field got a little bigger Thursday night, and the long jump is solidly back in American hands. Dwight Phillips -- the world's best jumper by leaps and bounds, and maybe the happiest


By Joan Kent, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Feb. 15--The La Crosse Park Board will consider a proposal tonight that would kick-start plans to convert Myrick Park Zoo and Hixon Forest into an ecopark.


Ministro annuncia novita' per l'anno scolastico 2007-'08


Williams to Face Bartoli in Wimbledon Final

The three-time Wimbledon champion will face 18th seed Marion Bartoli who upset No. 1 Justine Henin.


Georgia's President Mikhail Saakashvili accuses Russia of leading "terror" missions on his country's territory.


Violent cities could be omitted, general says

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq remains on course to hold landmark elections in January, but violence could force authorities to exclude hot spots such as the western city of Fallujah from voting, a top US general said yesterday.


When I talked to the CEO, CFO, and treasurer for World Airways (Nasdaq: WLDA) a few months ago, the big issue was profitability. That's less of an issue today because the company


Ukraine's new PM says Kiev is not ready to join Nato because of public opposition to such a move.


Rwandan President Kagame accuses France of "bullying" after a judge issued arrest warrants for his top aides.


"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who was fatally shot during a performance, was a frenetic, ear-shattering guitarist whose riffs for the Grammy-nominated Pantera and more recently Damageplan were a heavy-metal staple. He was 38.


Turturro, Platt venture to "Bronx" for ESPN

John Turturro, Oliver Platt  and Daniel Sunjata will star in the ESPN miniseries "The Bronx  Is Burning," which centers on the tense times surrounding the  1977 World Series victory by the New York Yankees.


Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Gisela Dulko of Argentina posted a straight- set victory over Hungarian Aniko Kapros in the first round of the $585,000 China Open.


EU expects tough talks on U.S. screening

The European Union said Wednesday it expects tough negotiations with the United States on a new trans-Atlantic security agreement on airline passenger information.


The first verbal showdown between President Bush and his Democratic challenger, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, drew nearly 63 million viewers across seven broadcast and cable outlets, an increase of more than 26% over the turnout for the first presidential debate of the 2000 campaign.


"Rischio di restare al freddo e al buio" piu' del 2005


Full Story - Several key factors must be correct for a total lunar eclipse. First, we need a full moon. In October, the full moon occurs on the 27/28th.


da Gip no a proroga termini,ma possibili nuovi provvedimenti


Six Years Later, Police Find PM's Stolen Car

Albanian police have recovered a luxury limousine owned by Prime Minister Fatos Nano that was stolen at gun-point six years ago.


Dow down sharply in early morning trading

Investors worried about third quarter earnings looked past a surprise drop in wholesale prices, keeping stocks mixed Friday. Blue-chips dropped on profit warnings from Dow component Alcoa Inc.


LADIES and gentlemen. Please turn off all electronic cell-phones and pagers. The program will begin in two minutes." George Bush and Tony Blair have walked together on many occasions to face the world in the


An anti-nuclear protester has died in France after being run over by a train carrying nuclear waste from France to Germany. The 21-year-old man had chained himself to train tracks near the northeast city of


Stocks: Technology-sector woes leave markets mixed

NEW YORK Falling profit forecasts from Google and Applied Materials sent technology stocks falling Tuesday while a US government report on another drop in unemployment claims help buoy other markets.


Dodge China's bubble. Invest in an emerging market that's still selling for a bargain.


Campaigning in New Hampshire, the Democratic candidate says Afghanistan and Pakistan should be the priorities


15th Anniversary: Wired Cofounder Brews Up Innovative Chocolate

Louis Rossetto and a business partner have launched Tcho, a startup that aims to do for cacao beans what Starbucks did for those other beans.


Democratic candidates squabble over Iraq war

The Democratic presidential contenders squabbled over Iraq on Tuesday, with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton a target of criticism for her 2002 vote to authorize the war and her suggestion some U.S. troops may be there for years.


Al-Qaeda in Iraq offers a reward for the murder of a Swedish cartoonist over his Prophet Muhammad drawing.


Roma, 16:22 - CALCIO, SERIE C2: CINQUE GIORNATE A SERVIDEI DELLA SPAL

Il giudice sportivo, in merito alla terza giornata di serie C2, ha squalificato 18 giocatori. Per ci...


Patients will be put at risk by a new regulatory system being brought in for homeopathic medicine, experts say.


Terrell Owens apologized to anyone offended by his role in a steamy segment with the actress Nicollette Sheridan for the introduction to "Monday Night Football."


Bomb blasts rock opposition rally in Bangladesh, killing at least ...

Soldiers and armed police patrolled the Bangladeshi capital on Sunday, a day after more than a dozen bombs were thrown at an opposition rally, killing at least 18 people and wounding hundreds.


Asset Prices Drift in Thin European Trade

Asset prices drifted sideways in Europe  Monday as a public holiday in the UK kept London closed and  sucked liquidity from the region's markets.


Artist, architect, a modern da Vinci -- the critics don't quite know how to describe Thomas Heatherwick. But they love his designs. By Tim McKeough from Wired magazine.


Microsoft, Citrix renew ties for Longhorn

DECEMBER 22, 2004  - Citrix Systems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. this week announced an extension to their long-standing partnership that will allow Citrix to support the next version of Windows


Low inflation a cushion from housing: Fed's Poole

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President William Poole said on Monday that low inflation must be a central bank's prime goal, adding this had helped cushion the U.S. economy from its cooling housing market.


Shi'ite cleric Sadr keeps Iraq guessing over truce

Powerful Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr will decide within days whether to extend or scrap his Mehdi Army militia ceasefire, a move that will have big repercussions for security in Iraq.


Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger will interview for the San Francisco 49ers' head coaching position, a Titans spokesman said.


which has been making headway with companies and governments -- potentially face headaches if the open-source operating system fragments into differing and incompatible versions.


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Seimone Augustus scored 25 points and Sylvia Fowles grabbed 17 rebounds and No. 1 LSU beat No. 5 Tennessee 68-58 Thursday night in a Southeastern Conference showdown.


Amelie Mauresmo thrashed Elena Bovina 6-2, 6-0 to claim her fourth tennis title of the year at the Linz Open in Vienna. Top seed Mauresmo, who had previously won the German Open and events in Rome and Montreal


Ahold Reaches a Settlement With the S.E.C.

Royal Ahold and its two former top executives reached a settlement on Wednesday with the S.E.C. in connection with a multibillion-dollar accounting scandal.


Ray Charles, Basie orchestra jam posthumously

Ray Charles and Count Basie never   recorded together, but a new CD pairs the two music luminaries   posthumously.


Apple Earnings Up, but Stock Falls on Outlook

Apple beat Wall Street expectations with its earnings report, but shares of its stock fell more than 11 percent in after-hours trading as investors fretted over its future.


Company renews contract of Henning Kagermann by 17 months, temporarily quelling concerns about its future leadership.


The DR Congo government says its troops are battling Rwandan soldiers and not Congolese rebels, as earlier reported.


Somali's Yusuf escapes violence that kills 11

BAIDOA, Somalia  - A car bomb killed five people   and wounded several others outside parliament in Somalia's   provincial capital Baidoa on Monday in an assassination attempt   on President Abdullahi Yusuf.


Georgiadis confident of progress for Olympiakos

FORMER Newcastle midfielder Georgios Georgiadis believes Olympiakos are on the verge of achieving something special. The Greeks face Liverpool at Anfield tonight needing only a draw to progress to the next stage of the Champions League.


Bush Optimistic on Stimulus Package Collaboration

President Bush today opened talks with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on an economic stimulus package and said he was optimistic that he and lawmakers could find "common ground" on measures aimed at heading off a U.S. recession.


College Basketball: Iowa Surprises Louisville

MAUI, Hawaii (Sports Network) - Jeff Horner scored 18  points and Pierre Pierce added 16, as Iowa knocked off  12th-ranked Louisville, 76-71, in the opening round of the Maui  Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center.


Berlino, 10:34 - CALCIO, KLINSMANN: FORSE IO CT ANCHE AI PROSSIMI MONDIALI

Nel corso di in un incontro Fifa a Berlino tra i tecnici che hanno partecipato all'ultima Coppa del ...


Jeffrey Tambor and David Alan Grier have joined the cast of ABC's original movie tentatively titled "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz."


Maui Recommended for Site of Solar Scope

The summit of a Maui volcano whose Hawaiian name means "House of the Sun" has been recommended as the site for one of the world's biggest and most advanced solar telescopes.


Yahoo has launched a fairly impressive visual programming environment for the creation of customized mashups called Yahoo Pipes.  Why pipes? “The name of the service pays tribute to Unix pipes, which let programmers do astonishingly clever things by making it easy to chain simple utilities together on the command line.”  The service seems to be a [...]


Increased workload from downsizing costing health care system ...

TORONTO (CP) - Downsizing strategies implemented by governments and companies alike in the 1990s have burdened Canada's health-care system with up to $14 billion a year in additional costs, a new federal study concludes.


Infosecurity New York has tried to establish itself as the No. 2 security conference in the U.S., behind RSA, but poor attendance might mean it's time for quits.


Long queues have formed in Cuba as people rush to hand over US dollars, soon to be banned.


3-year-old British girl seized by kidnappers in Nigeria

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria -- Gunmen smashed in the windows of a car carrying a British girl to school yesterday and kidnapped the 3-year-old in the first seizure of a foreign child in Nigeria's increasingly lawless oil region.


While a new intelligence estimate offers a gloomy assessment of Iraq's future, President Bush talks instead about brighter days ahead under a new prime minister and the promise of free elections. "Freedom is on the march," he told a campaign rally Thursday.


Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton criticized the No Child Left Behind education program Saturday, saying its emphasis on testing puts American students in danger of losing their creative edge.


Fatigue from virus still dogging former No. 1

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Former No. 1 player Justine Henin-Hardenne ended her season Monday because of continued problems with an energy-sapping virus.


Anaheim Angels: Center fielder Garret Anderson left the game at Texas because of a sore left knee. The Angels said Anderson irritated the patella tendon near his left knee.


White House: U.S. economic slowing to be temporary

The U.S. economy will see a mild slowdown as the once-surging housing market cools but overall growth will soon bounce back, White House economic adviser Al Hubbard said on Thursday.


The gunman who fatally shot four people -- including Damageplan (and former Pantera) guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott -- at Columbus, Ohio's Alrosa Villa nightclub Wednesday night was a discharged Marine described as a "disturbed" loner by hometown


Capital Radio, the largest commercial radio broadcaster in Britain, agreed Wednesday to buy GWR Group for Â£341 million in shares to reduce costs and increase advertising revenue.


Casino Guichard leads European retail rally

European stocks slipped Monday as profits were taken following last week's strong gains. Losses were limited by speculation in the retail sector, however, and the FTSE Eurofirst 300 fell 0.2 per cent to 1,622.19.


The European Commission has resumed its probe of Oracle's $7.7 billion hostile attempt to buy PeopleSoft in a bid to complete approval before Competition Commissioner Mario Monti leaves office, sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday.


Environmental authorities say they are struggling to feed and house nine lions rescued from circuses this year and may call on the public for donations.


French YouTube Rival Lands $34 Million Funding

YouTube has been gaining strength in Europe since it launched local versions of its service in June.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - Guerrillas bombed a Baghdad shopping street full of police recruits and fired on a police van north of the capital Tuesday in attacks that killed at least 59 people and struck at the heart of the U.S. strategy for fighting Iraq's escalating insurgency...


India Offers Kashmir Talks, Pulls Troops

India's prime minister offered Wednesday to hold unconditional talks on Kashmir "with anyone and everyone" as his country began withdrawing troops from the divided Himalayan region as a goodwill gesture to rival Pakistan.


Citigroup raises offer for Japan's Nikko by 26 pct

Citigroup raised its offer for Nikko Cordial Corp.  by 26 percent to $13.4 billion on Tuesday after a decision by the Tokyo Stock Exchange not to revoke the brokerage's listing sharply boosted its value.


Iraq Sets Election Date But Unrest Threatens Poll

Iraq chose Jan. 30 for its first democratic election in decades on Sunday, but violence in Sunni Muslim areas underlined the challenge of holding polls on time.