Zimbabwe Ruling Party Picks Woman as Mugabe Deputy

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's ruling ZANU-PF confirmed the first woman to become his deputy on Saturday, putting her on course to succeed Mugabe when he eventually retires in 2008.


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Londra, 15:30 - CALCIO, CT INGHILTERRA: PORTE APERTE PER BECKHAM

Steve McClaren, ct dell'Inghilterra, ha assicurato che la porta della sua squadra non è affat...


Londra, 19:47 - CALCIO, FA CUP: BLACKBURN IN SEMIFINALE

Il Blackburn si è qualificato per la semifinale di Fa Cup inglese superando nei quarti  2-0 i...


A journalist working for an opposition newspaper was stabbed to death in her home in the Belarusian capital Minsk, her family said Thursday.


PEN American Center naming new president

Francine Prose can't help it. No matter how many books she has written — more than 20 to date — she also has this "parallel self" that needs to take on political and social issues in real life, in real time.


Londra, 19:28 - PREMIER LEAGUE: EVERTON BATTE WIGAN, IL CITY FRENA IN CASA

Nei due incontri giocati oggi per la 23/a giornata della Premier League, l'Everton ha vinto sul camp...


The Vice President: Cheney Returns to a 9/11 Forum for Iraq Defense

On NBCÂs ÂMeet the Press,Â Vice President Dick Cheney defended the invasion of Iraq as being in AmericaÂs long-term strategic interests.


As people gathered online to discuss the horror of the South Asian tsunami on sites known as Web logs, some bloggers said it had to be the government's fault.


Little progress has been made in cracking down on benefit fraud and error, a spending watchdog has said.


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U.S., EU fail on air passenger data deal

The United States and the European Union failed to reach a deal on the transfer of air passenger data, putting airlines at risk of huge fines or the loss of landing rights, the EU executive said Saturday.


The head of China's central bank said on Sunday Beijing's efforts to curb excessive credit growth were bearing fruit, increasing chances the country's booming economy would achieve a "soft landing.


AMHERST - For University of Massachusetts men's basketball end coach Travis Ford, yesterday's 88-77 victory over Saint Louis provided more than a much-needed win. It offered a sense of vindication.


Cockfighting appears to be on its last legs in New Mexico, one of only two states where it is legal. And the reason might have something to do with the race for the White House.


'Bin Laden' Endorses Islamist War on Iraq Vote

Osama bin Laden apparently urged Iraqis  to boycott U.S.-backed elections, endorsing Sunni Muslim  insurgents on the day a senior Shi'ite leader survived a car  bombing and the top Sunni party pulled out of next month's  vote.


NYSE suspends Interstate Bakeries stock trading

The New York Stock Exchange has suspended trading in the common stock of Interstate Bakeries Corp. (IBC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) due to bankruptcy filing by the maker of Twinkies


Flu experts leery of pandemic preparedness

Government scientists - sure that somewhere out there a bird flu virus has humanity's name on it - are speeding up efforts to understand how the viruses evolve and spread.


iHype - Is the iPhone today's Cabbage Patch Kids?

Blog: Media Hype, iPhone, Product Launches, Cabbage Patch Kids


Poll Says Bush Still Has Edge Over Kerry

More voters consider President Bush a strong leader who can do a better job combatting terrorism even though they widely agree that Democratic Sen. John Kerry won the first debate focused solely on foreign policy.


WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Freddie Mac will resume quarterly financial reporting next summer, after forgoing the regular reports in the wake of its restatement of three years' worth of results, the mortgage giant said Monday.


Microsoft Corp. is scrambling to update its Windows Media software after a hacker released a program that circumvents a safeguard designed to prevent people from freely copying digital movies and songs.


Stocks rise as inflation, rate fears wane

Stocks rose on Friday as bond yields retreated from their highs and oil prices fell, easing concerns about rising borrowing costs and inflation.


Somaliaâs prime minister, Ali Mohamed Gedi, resigned after a long feud with the president that frustrated Western backers and split the government.


BP to keep oil gushing from Alaskan field

BP is to continue pumping oil from part of a giant field in Alaska, where a corroded pipeline sprang a leak last week, and aimed to raise output to 200,000 barrels per day.


Congolese authorities announce Kivu peace conference

Congolese authorities announced Monday they would hold a peace conference by month's end in the troubled eastern province, after suffering serious setbacks in recent clashes with rebels in Nord-Kivu.


IBM Reassures Workers After Milestone China Deal

During an IBM employee meeting here Wednesday, a worker got up and asked a question that perhaps only 10 years ago would have been unthinkable: If he wanted


A police detective and a woman forced a 13-year-old runaway to work as a prostitute at parties around the city, telling her that if she tried to escape the officer would make her sell herself on the streets, prosecutors said Wednesday.


CHICAGO -- The Red Sox were ready to welcome Roger Clemens back to Boston. His uniform number (21) was available. Pedro Martinez , who has expressed the utmost respect for Clemens, almost certainly would have made some room for the Rocket near the locker Clemens long used and Martinez now occupies. Curt Schilling would have been thrilled to pitch with ...


Saints' McAllister Hurt in Chargers Game

Saints running back Deuce McAllister lasted just a handful of plays before spraining his right ankle against San Francisco, one of several prominent players who got hurt Sunday.


Tony Blair has vowed to usher Turkey into the European Union as soon as possible following a recommendation that negotiations should get under way.


A strong typhoon swept toward southwestern Japan with fierce winds and heavy rains Sunday, leaving at least five people dead or missing and injuring more than 100.


A new National Intelligence Estimate paints a grim view of the violence and political situation facing the United States in Iraq


Microsoft (Quote, Chart) officials have announced two patches as part of its monthly releases for September -- one rated critical, one important.


'L'importante e' che il cinema italiano vada bene'


At least 21 people were killed and six others injured when a truck skidded off a highway in Bangladesh on Friday, police said.


Udine, 10:11 - CALCIO, SCOMMESSE: 21 GIOCATORI NEI GUAI

La Procura di Udine che ha chiuso l'inchiesta su un giro di scommesse non autorizzate e ben 21 calci...


Mercato ittico di Milano quando il pesce è global

Il tonno arriva dallo Yemen, mentre il pescespada è spagnolo. Tutte le specie da ogni mare del mondo sui banchi dalla piazza principale del sud Europa del pescato


The dollar was little changed versus the  euro on Tuesday after recovering from lows on  bigger-than-expected capital inflows into the United States,  but it struggled against the yen due to rebounding Japanese  share prices.


THE tsunami that ripped apart Khao Lak beach in southern Thailand may have killed more than 3000 in the tourist-packed resort, district police chief Colonel Aroon Klaewvatee said yesterday.


His hat tilted off his forehead, New York Yankees manager Joe Torre slumped behind a microphone late Monday night. For the second time in 24 hours, he


U.S. pushes African nations to give troops for Darfur

The United States put pressure on African nations on Thursday to offer troops for a joint U.N./African Union force in Darfur where violence is rising and the humanitarian situation is deteriorating.


Being a star can be exhausting, Lagerfeld says

What's it like to work as a designer for  several glamorous fashion labels and be a photographer, author  and film star at the same time?


Rivolta dei forestali contro i tagli del Governo, Calabria ...

Aeroporto internazionale di Lamezia Terme: bloccato. Tratto autostradale calabrese della Salerno Reggio Calabria (meglio nota come: la mulattiera): bloccato. Imbarcaderi pubblici e privati per e dalla Sicilia: bloccati.


Jenni Dant scored 29 points to lead No. 20 DePaul to a 99-77 victory over Southern California on Saturday.


Americans are carrying a lot of excess  weight and desperately want to slim down.


Hamm Admits He Will Be Shocked if He Loses Gold

Olympic all-round champion Paul Hamm admitted he would be stunned if he lost the gold medal he was awarded in Athens following a judging error.


The chief constable of South Wales Police says the future is looking bleak because of a Â£3.5m budget shortfall.


Tennis: Russian starlet Sharapova wows Asia with double title win

TOKYO : Asia has fallen in love with Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova -- and the feeling is mutual. The 17-year-old Russian starlet left here Sunday with two more WTA titles safely packed away in her luggage


The Central Election Commission of Ukraine has announced that the second round of the countryâs presidential election would be held.


LOS ANGELES  - Gael Garcia Bernal, who  is generating buzz for his role as Ernesto "Che" Guevara in  "The Motorcycle Diaries," is revving up for the new project  from the director of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."


Tyler Palko tosses a career-high 411 yards and five touchdowns to push No. 19 Pittsburgh over South Florida, 43-14, on Satudray.


Roma, 19:11 - Calcio, Roma: Panucci chiude in anticipo l'allenamento

Allenamento pomeridiano per la Roma in vista della gara di giovedÃ¬ in coppa Italia contro il Siena. ...


Yushchenko supporters blockade government building

Boisterous supporters of President-elect Viktor Yushchenko blockaded the government headquarters on Wednesday, preventing the prime minister from attending a Cabinet session.


Special win, with Schilling assuming a major role

BOSTON - The Fenway Park home clubhouse froze for a moment late Tuesday night as the ESPN highlights appeared on several television screens, focusing on the Orioles-Red Sox game.


The Nikkei rose 0.38 percent on Tuesday  as another jump in U.S. tech shares lured foreign investors to  their Japanese peers and other exporters such as Honda, while  earnings optimism again buoyed some miners.


Torino, 19:00 - CALCIO, JUVENTUS: GIANNICHEDDA E CAMORANESI IN GRUPPO

Ripresa della preparazione della Juve in vista della gara di domenica prossima contro lo Spezia. In ...


Johnson & Johnson Sues Boston Scientific, Guidant and Abbott Laboratories Over Deal

The suit claims that the three companies illegally shared information on their way to scuttling GuidantÂs agreement to sell itself to Johnson & Johnson.


Dark secrets and ugly truths: When ethics and IT collide

With privileged access and technological knowledge, IT workers can unexpectedly find themselves in ethically sticky situations. Do they blow the whistle or look the other way?


15 Iraqis, 9 US Marines killed in one of Bloodiest Day

HILLA (Iraq): In a bloody day in Iraq, at least fifteen Iraqis died and another 20 were wounded in an exchange of gunfire south of Baghdad, hospital sources said, while the US military reported killing five suspected rebels during clashes.


Unseen jurisdiction clause upheld by Court of Appeal

Ts and Cs dispute A German company can fight an English customer in the German courts because its terms and conditions said that German jurisdiction applied â albeit those conditions were never sent to the English firm, the Court of Appeal ruled this week.â¦


James Hardie Industries says it has written to the foundation it set up to compensate asbestos victims reaffirming its willingness to top up the fund.


Living for Today, Locked in a Paralyzed Body

Right-to-die issues receive a lot of attention, but less is known about those with A.L.S., or Lou Gehrig's disease, who want to live.


Roma, 20:45 - CALCIO, SPALLETTI: BISOGNA AVER FIDUCIA IN DONADONI

Luciano Spalletti difende Roberto Donadoni, il ct azzurro finito nel mirino della critica dopo la sc...


The Manchester United board have known for some days that Malcolm Glazer would vote to remove three of the club's directors. After the board learned of his intentions, contact


A state appeals court Tuesday denied a defense bid for a new jury and change of venue for the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's murder case.


Baby elephant, shunned by mother, gets blood plasma transfusion

CALGARY, Alberta -- A baby elephant has been given a rare blood plasma transfusion after being shunned by her mother and is getting healthier by the day, Calgary Zoo officials say.


Chad court sentences French to 8 years hard labor

N'DJAMENA  - Six French aid workers were sentenced to eight years of hard labor each after a court in Chad found them guilty on Wednesday of trying to kidnap 103 children from the African country.


Critical Thai Bird Flu Test Announcement Soon

Critical laboratory tests which might help determine whether a Thai mother caught bird flu from her dying daughter are due to be finished on Tuesday, a senior Thai Health Ministry official said.


Trekkies hit Seattle for show's 40th birthday

Stars rub shoulders with hoi polloi Star Trek fans and cast members are assembling in Seattle for a three-day shindig to celebrate the show's fortieth Birthday.â¦


What are the details of the new intelligence reform effort?


Weakening storm Gonu leaves Oman swamped

People dragged soaked bedding and carpets from homes Thursday after Cyclone Gonu's winds blew down trees and power lines and its rains sent torrents of water and mud surging through Oman's seaside capital, a city often called the Arab world's tidiest.


The recent military build-up in Venezuela by U.S. nemesis President Hugo Chavez has other countries in the region worried that the weapons could end up in the hands of terrorists, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Monday.


Dopo la sentenza della Corte europea sul caso Europa-7


Football: Navy marches over Army for 42-13 victory

Ross, in his first season at West Point, stated matter-of-factly that Navy had surpassed Army on the football field and that his program had a lot of catching up to do.


Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, arriving Sunday at a remote resort to practice for this week's debate, took a swing at President Bush for pronouncing the Iraqi mission accomplished while the monthly death toll mounts.


The golf-club hawker hits the dead center of the fairway this time around.


Communications equipment failed Tuesday at a regional air-traffic control center, shutting down all airline traffic within 250 miles of Memphis and causing a ripple effect across the country that grounded dozens of passenger and cargo flights.


Rescuers in Florida search for survivors after storms and a tornado kill at least 19 people in the US state.


Antarctic glaciers slipping faster into the sea

Antarctic glaciers are thinning and slipping ever faster into the sea, according to several new studies. Warmer air and sea temperatures are blamed, and the changes are expected to cause an appreciable rise in sea levels.


'Harry Potter' and 'HairSpray' appear at Google Video.

Blog: Watchdog group notes a big week for YouTube's siter site: three high-profile movies, including one that has yet to debut in theaters, all appeared at Google Video on Monday.


Development secured IBM has burned an undisclosed sum of money to acquire Watchfire, a Massachusetts-based security firm, the IT omnicorp announced on Wednesday.â¦


Ten killed in US air strike, bombing in Iraq

MOSUL (Iraq): Two people were killed and five wounded Monday when a car bomb hit an Iraqi national guard patrol in the northern city of Mosul, security and medical sources said.


FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he would have supported the England team if they had walked off the pitch in Spain. Blatter said: "In such a circumstance that England were put through by the behaviour of the fans, I would have supported them walking off.


In Asia, Private Equity Is Still Bullish

Private equity firms are setting records in the size of Asian buyout funds, adding to an existing pool of more than $35 billion that is waiting to be invested in deals in the region.


Chinese officials urged Russiaâs biggest oil exporter Yukos Oil Company to stand by its earlier commitments to export crude oil to China.


Penguins, James Bond stay on top at box office

The dancing penguins of "Happy Feet" stayed atop the North American box office, while the new James Bond shot toward a box office record for the franchise, according to estimates issued on Sunday by box office tracking firm Exhibitor Relations.


Attorney: Adoptive mother's brother-in-law to blame

HOUSTON The lawyer for the adoptive mother of seven children found malnourished and sick in a Nigerian orphanage is defending the woman's actions.


Kataweb in sciopero i giornalisti si fermano

I contenuti del network non saranno aggiornati per la protesta delle redazioni del Gruppo Espresso


Sudan leader says doesn't want UN force in Darfur

Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir  said on Saturday he did not want a U.N. peacekeeping force in  Darfur under any circumstances.


Charterhouse has beaten off competition from another private equity player to buy Saga, the company that provides services to the over-50s, for Â£1.


Law would ban iPods when crossing street

Walk, jog or bicycle across a New York street with an iPod plugged in your ears and you could get slapped with a $100 ticket under a new law proposed by a legislator from Brooklyn.


Intel, Asustek announce plans for low-cost laptop

Intel Corp.  detailed  plans on Tuesday to team up with Asustek Computer Inc.  (2357.TW), the world's largest maker of computer motherboards,  to make a notebook PC that would cost as little as $200 aimed  at the education market in developing countries.


Cheney, Gore and Kerry kin set to hula in battleground Hawaii

US Vice President Dick Cheney and his Democratic predecessor, Al Gore, targeted Hawaii voters after the state became a last-minute battleground in the US presidential campaign.


Under mounting pressure from law enforcement and parents, MySpace agreed Monday to take steps to protect youngsters from online sexual predators and bullies, including searching for ways to better verify users' ages.


Nicole Richie will have to decide Wednesday whether to accept a plea deal offered by prosecutors in her driving-under-the-influence case, according to a court spokesman.


Boeing wins Gulf Air 787 order for up to $6 bln

Boeing Co  won an order for 16 of its 787 aircraft and options for eight more from Bahrain-based Gulf Air in a contract worth as much as $6 billion, Gulf Air said on Sunday.


TEMPE, Ariz. -- One of these days a rising team like the Arizona Cardinals is going to come out of the blue and beat the defending Super Bowl champions.


The CPI rate of UK inflation fell to 1.8% in August from 1.9% in July, official figures show.


A new shareware application saves YouTube videos for playback on your iPod or PSP. Plus: Download the classics from Google Book Search.  In Monkey Bites.


GE Settles with SEC Over Welch Retirement Perks

Industrial giant General Electric settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday over its failure to disclose former CEO Jack Welch's lavish retirement package.


Former Sailor Accused of Providing Data to Terrorist Web Site

A former sailor was arrested yesterday in Phoenix on federal charges of providing material support for a conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals amid allegations that he sent classified information about a U.S. Navy battle group's movements in the Middle East to a terrorist Web site in early 2001.


Diehard Apple fans rushed to stores this weekend for a chance to own Steve Job's newest progeny, but will the momentum last?


People will need to eat more vegetables and less meat because of dwindling water supplies, scientists say.


A schoolboy is arrested in India in connection with the filming and sale of video clips of a sexual act.


Kerry Pulls Campaign Ads From Four States

Bowing to political realities, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has canceled plans to begin broadcasting television commercials in Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana and the perennial battleground of Missouri.


Key Alaska Senate Initiative Placed on Ballot

Alaska's Supreme Court has resurrected a ballot initiative that would allow voters to abolish the governor's power to appoint a U.S. senator, a high-profile issue in Alaska ever since Republican Gov. Frank Murkowski named his daughter Lisa to the post in 2002.


Blair speech kindles speculation over EU presidency

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair  kindled speculation he was running to be the first president of  the European Union by praising the bloc in a speech in Paris as  France prepares to oversee the appointment process.


U.S. Forces Pound Fallujah; 44 Said Dead

BAGHDAD, Iraq - The United States launched new airstrikes on the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah and nearby villages Friday, and Iraqi officials said 44 people were dead, including women and children.    The U.S...


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U.S. working with Iraq over disappearing minister

The United States said on Tuesday it was cooperating with Iraq to find out how a former Iraqi minister with dual U.S. citizenship was sprung from his Baghdad jail cell, reportedly by armed, plain-clothes Americans.


Stocks sink on China and U.S. growth fears

U.S. stocks plummeted on Tuesday, sending the benchmark S&P 500 index to its biggest one-day slide in more than 3-1/2 years as a sell-off in China's equity market fanned worries that stock valuations there are too high and some data indicated U.S. economic growth may slow.


Dundee's Wilkie has no regrets over Shakhtar Donetsk

Dundee defender Lee Wilkie insists he has no regrets over missing out on a move to Shakhtar Donetsk. Wilkie, who hasn't featured for the club since injuring his knee in their derby win over Dundee United at


American teen-ager Michael Phelps, one  of the superstars of the 2004 Athens Games, added a seventh  medal Friday night to his collection of Olympic keepsakes but  new doping scandals tarnished world sporting's greatest event.


'Buoni risultati a Bruxelles, ma manca il lavoro comune'


Study Tests Accuracy of Methods That Estimate Hydrate Formation

By Moshfeghian, Mahmood; Bourdon, John C; Maddox, R N  Because inhibitors are important in reducing formation of hydrates in gas streams, we performed a study to investigate and evaluate the accuracy of available tools that predict hydrate formation conditions in the presence of inhibitors.


Palermo, 18:52 - CALCIO, PALERMO; CAVANI: SIAMO DA SCUDETTO

Non pone limiti al Palermo, Cavani. ''Quando gioco - ha detto il giovane attaccante uruguaiano - pun...


GE OKs $15 Billion Buyback, Ups Dividend

Diversified manufacturer General Electric Co. (GE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it boosted its quarterly dividend by 10 percent and earmarked up to $15 billion for share repurchases over the next three years.


The tropical storm brings the threat of heavy rains and flash floods to coastal regions of North and South Carolina.


U.S. says N. Korea process at crucial phase

Efforts to revive negotiations with   North Korea are in a "crucial phase" and the United States   hopes Pyongyang responds within the next six weeks, chief U.S.   negotiator Chris Hill said on Wednesday.


Santy worm sneaks into webs via search engines

The Santy worm with variants continues spreading on the Internet taking advantage of search engines, including Google, AOL, Yahoo to identify exploitable Web pages.


Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu says he has has no future at a Premiership club after his bust-up with boss Jose Mourinho and his drug shame.


Pending home sales fell 12.2 percent in July

Pending sales of previously owned  homes fell by a surprising 12.2 percent in July as credit  tightened up amid troubles in the housing and subprime mortgage  sectors, a real estate trade group said on Wednesday


Apple's iPhone to hit stores, jolt mobile industry

Apple Inc.'s iPhone hits store shelves on Friday in a consumer spectacle that has whipped gadget fans into a frenzy over a device that challenges business as usual in the mobile phone industry.


Myeloma Institute gets $18 million grant

An $18 million grant awarded to the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy will help in the treatment of bone marrow cancer and in the search for a cure, doctors say.


Arjen Robben's deflected strike eventually beat a stubborn Portsmouth defence at Fratton Park as Premiership leaders Chelsea moved eight points clear of title rivals Arsenal.


Thousands of people massed in the capital Tuesday vowing to fight any foreign peacekeepers sent to the embattled nation, while a coalition of East African nations approved an ambitious plan to deploy troops in Somalia by early next month.


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States Pair With Feds To Supply Air Quality Data To Asthmatics

DETROIT -- Some asthma sufferers in five states now can find out about air quality early enough to avoid being caught outside on a smoggy day.


Ministers slammed over Scottish election chaos

More than 180,000 people were deprived of their vote at elections in Scotland earlier this year, a report said Tuesday, accusing organisers of poor planning that left the vote in chaos.


Chinese police seize endangered pangolins from home

A foul stench led Chinese police to a home where they found 16 protected pangolins in cages and plastic bags, and another 37 dead ones in the refrigerator, the Xinhua news agency said on Saturday.


Baywatch Star Ordered to Take Drink Counselling

Baywatch star David Hasselhoff pleaded no contest to a drink driving charge in Los Angeles and was ordered to enrol in an alcohol programme for six months.


Afghans Foil Plan to Disrupt Vote; Campaign Picks Up

Afghan authorities arrested 60 Taliban  guerrillas who were planning to derail the upcoming  presidential election, officials said Saturday, as campaigning  intensified for the poll in a week's time.


A report says the minimum wage, due to rise on Friday, has helped clerical, retail and catering staff, as well as traditionally low-paid.


The US is playing down the significance of a UN letter saying almost 350 metric tons of high explosives went missing from an Iraqi base after the war.


The body of a child was found wrapped in a sheet Saturday afternoon on Rockaway Beach in Queens by a passerby, police said.


Thrill seekers are plunking down six figures to ride rockets that haven't even been built yet, and a new airline called Virgin Galactic promises to be up and soaring in the next three years. Still, the budding space tourism faces a myriad of safety concerns — in the sky and on the ground — that must be resolved before any paying passenger takes off.


Mexican Drug Gangs Force Indians to Drop Tradition

MONTERREY, Mexico  - Mexican drug gangs are  forcing Indian tribes to abandon their traditional crops and  grow marijuana and heroin poppies, according to a study  released on Tuesday.


It's a girl! Maybe. Zoo officials in Nuremberg announced Wednesday that Germany's new polar bear cub is probably a female.


FOXBOROUGH -- Yesterday's homecoming was a disappointment for Matt Hasselbeck, who grew up in a town near here and was a ball boy and No. 1 fan for the Patriots as a youngster.


Il testo, inviato da D'Onofrio, sara' presentato entro oggi


Il fondatore di Microsoft incalzato da Warren Buffett


Festival gifts: Chokher Bali, Mondo Mayer Upakhyan

Spearheading the festivities this season is the Bengali Bonanza from Shemaroo Videos.


Analysis: Is Motorola better off without the handset business?

BetaNews examines why Nomura financial analyst Richard Windsor toyed with the idea of Motorola surrendering its handset business to focus on enterprise and government solutions.


His immediate future in limbo, Jermaine O'Neal gave Indiana everything he had Wednesday night with 24 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Pacers to a 74-71 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.


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Bernanke cautions on raising GSE loan limit

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Congress on Thursday that increasing the size of loans mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can buy could be problematic and would help only if done swiftly.


Reports: Utility giant could acquire PSEG

NEWARK, NJ -- A huge Chicago-based utility company is in talks with Public Service Enterprise Group to acquire New Jersey's largest provider of electric and gas services for $12 billion, according to published reports.


Shareholders of Italy's struggling state-controlled airline Alitalia on Thursday approved company law expert Berardino Libonati as the company's new chief executive.


20/12/2004 - The safety of cox-2 inhibitors was plunged into further uncertainty after Pfizer released details of trials that found an increased risk of heart problems with patients taking its painkiller Celebrex.


Amish bury dead girls amid concern for rural life

GEORGETOWN, Pennsylvania  - Pennsylvania's Amish began to bury the victims of this week's schoolroom massacre on Thursday amid renewed concern that their private, rural way of life was yielding to modernity.


House Approves Comprehensive Patent Overhaul

The House yesterday passed the most comprehensive patent reform in half a century, delivering a victory for computer technology and financial services companies and leaving drug companies, small inventors, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office bracing for a bigger fight before the bill hits the...


Europe and the US cannot be divided, Rice tells Putin

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Monday warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that Washington and its allies cannot be divided on their mutual defense as a bitter row escalated over a proposed US missile defence shield in eastern Europe.


U.S. consumer confidence edged lower  again in September after falling in August, as persistent  worries about the job market weighed on sentiment, a report on  Tuesday said.


Il testo definisce la regione una 'realta' nazionale'


Russia has not agreed to a German-US proposal that would forgive up to 80 percent of Iraq's foreign debt, according to German Finance Minister Hans Eichel.


Inflation rises to 2.2 percent in January

Inflation rose to an annual rate of 2.2 percent in January, compared with 2.1 percent in December, official data showed on Tuesday.


Firm Plants Business Seed in New Soil: Beachwood Brothers Launch Company to Sell Synthetic Material for Hydroponic Growing

By Paula Schleis, The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio  Feb. 13--Hydroponics might still be a tiny niche in the United States, where there is ample land for more traditional methods of growing tomatoes, corn and soybeans.


Cisco, Fujitsu team on high-end networking

Fujitsu has joined the networking parade by agreeing to sell Cisco's high-end routers and switches in Japan. It should come as no surprise as the market for high-end routers heats up.


Canada Looks for Ways to Fix Its Health Care System

Esther Pacione needs a family doctor. At age 56 she is afflicted with severe ataxia, a neurological condition that causes her acute pain, choking and loss of consciousness.


Drink, exercise and live longer, study finds

Drinking is healthy, exercise is healthy, and doing a little of both is even healthier, Danish researchers reported on Wednesday.


Nokia wades into new music, gaming services

Nokia , the world's largest  cell phone maker, unveiled an online music store, a gaming  service and four new multimedia handsets in a move to take a  greater share of consumer spending from mobile operators.


A gang of robbers penetrated bunker-like security at a Kent depot to steal Â£53million, a court hears.


Defense lawyer in Hamburg Sept. 11 trial seriously hurt

The lead attorney defending an accused helper of the Sept 11 suicide pilots at his Hamburg retrial was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, said his office, throwing into question how the trial will proceed.


The European Union's chief on Monday called for a halt to further expansion of the bloc after Romania and Bulgaria join, saying the EU had to resolve the stalemate over its proposed constitution before it could accept new members.


Bangladesh, Haiti Top Corrupt Nations List

The anti-corruption watchdog group, Transparency International, has ranked Bangladesh and Haiti as the world's most corrupt countries in its annual report.


In keeping with the New York-Boston theme du jour, we meander south to take a look at the Celtics' former daddies, the New Jersey Nets.


Tropical Storm Henriette dumped heavy rains in this Pacific resort city, flooding streets and prompting officials to close more than 1,000 schools, while Tropical Storm Felix formed Saturday in the Caribbean.


Gaza Gunmen Kill 3 Sons of Palestinian Official

The incident further inflamed tensions between Fatah and Hamas that had been escalating.


Kenya govt ready for new vote if ruled by court

Opposition protests in Kenya subsided on Friday and the government said it was ready to accept a re-run of a disputed election which unleashed a wave of violence if a court ordered it.


By Jonathan Pinkerton, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.  Feb. 9--First dates can be truly memorable -- often it's because you didn't meet the perfect match. Here are some tips and considerations that may lead to that coveted second date.


Baby boy dies after circumcision at London synagogue

Police have said they are investigating the death of a baby boy who stopped breathing and had a heart attack minutes after being circumcised at a synagogue.


With One Life to Live, the Red Sox Want It Now

The Red Sox will either complete an amazing comeback tonight as the first team to rebound from a 3-0 deficit in postseason history, or the Yankees will stop them.


Morto dopo lite in discoteca Corpo trovato in un canneto

Ragusa, 28 dicembre - Ucciso a botte dopo una lite in discoteca: Ã¨ morto cosÃ¬ Luca Firrincieli, 31 anni, secondo gli investigatori della Squadra Mobile di Ragusa che hanno scoperto un omicidio dietro quello che era inizialmente apparso come un suicidio


At least Â£100m from is being spent unnecessarily by the NHS each year on indigestion drugs, doctors say.


Relatives prepare to cremate around 300 Hindu pilgrims who died in a stampede at an Indian religious festival.


Old cattle breed offers modern solutions

Ed Fredrickson is watching every move his cattle make by checking GPS units on their collars and using satellite imagery to see what plants they're eating.


Blog: Volkswagen shows off its child navigation system


'Reaching a preliminary pilot agreement is the single most important hurdle they have to clear, but certainly not the only one.


TV and prankster Jeremy Beadle, who has died aged 59, is remembered by friends and colleagues.


Mellencamp Going on 'Words & Music' Tour

John Mellencamp will bring his "Words & Music" to cities across the United States this spring on his first headlining tour in three years.


Movie Review | 'Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers': Deep Pockets in Iraq

A febrile blend of facts, liberal outrage and emotional manipulation, Robert GreenwaldÂs documentary examines the role of private contractors in Iraq.


Somali Peace Conference Begins Amid Violence

NAIROBI, July 19 -- The first full day of Somalia's much-delayed reconciliation conference  opened Thursday in the broken capital of Mogadishu with faint hopes, much quarreling and a barrage of mortar explosions not too far away.


Russian President Vladimir Putin has kicked off two days of talks with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder with a pledge to open a dialogue with Europe on the disputed election in Ukraine and the bloody conflict in Chechnya.


Robbie Keane says Tottenham are on course to reach the UEFA Cup quarter-finals following his double strike in a 3-2 victory over Sporting Braga in Portugal.


A series of minor MyDoom worms released in the last 24 hours may be a harbinger of a bigger threat surfacing soon, a security analyst said Friday.


A man freed after he was arrested over an alleged plot to kidnap a UK Muslim soldier criticises the investigation.


Santana's amazing run ends in no-question Cy Young

Hall of Famer Sparky Anderson once said, "My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and watching him work.


MULTAN, Pakistan - A car bomb exploded at a gathering of Islamic radicals in the central Pakistan city of Multan early Thursday, killing at least 34 people and injuring dozens, police said.    The attack came as hundreds of people had gathered in a residential area in the city to mark the anniversary of the death of Maulana Azam Tariq, the leader of outlawed Sipah-e-Sahaba group who was killed last year...


Today, "peer to peer" is inextricably linked to file sharing. But another P2P was once the subject of great buzz.


Texas, Connecticut Sue Flu Shot Distributors

The attorneys general in Texas and Connecticut have sued a Florida-based flu shot distributor, accusing ASAP Meds Inc. of price gouging.


The player swinging for the most storied record in baseball is being linked more than ever to what could be the sport's biggest scandal since the Chicago White Sox threw the 1919 World Series.


Environmental groups sued the U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday, claiming a six-year-old federal law aimed at preventing wildfires has degenerated into a backdoor effort to eventually increase logging across 340,000 acres of Sierra Nevada national forests.


Tape: Hassan Urges British to Leave Iraq

Margaret Hassan, the kidnapped British director of CARE International, is seen in this image made from an undated video aired on Al-Jazeera television Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004.


Moon gas could meet earth's energy demands

A potential gas source found on the moon's surface could hold the key to meeting future energy demands as the earth's fossil fuels dry up in the coming decades, scientists said.


Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs unveiled a string of new features for the iPhone Tuesday, showing how users can now pinpoint their location on Web maps, text message multiple people at once and customize their home screens.


By Lindee, Susan  REBECCA M. HERZIG, Suffering for Science: Reason and Sacrifice in Modern America. New Brunswick, NJ and London: Rutgers University Press, 2005. Pp. ?+194. ISBN: 0-8135-3662-6.


Making Sure the Islanders Get the Message

When Chris Dey joined the Islanders in May, he set a number of goals for the organization, one of which, he said, âwas to create the best Web site in all of professional sports.â


Suite smell of success: Office 2007 a retail hit, NPD says

Microsoft's Office suite continues to be a cash cow for the company, even as interest in its Vista operating system may be lagging, according to market research from NPD Group.


There looks to be more room for healthy growth.


Global sales of recorded music fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2003, according to figures released Monday by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.


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U.N. Team in Sudan to Investigate Genocide Reports

EL FASHER, Sudan  - A U.N. team has arrived in  Sudan to investigate whether genocide has occurred in the  country's Darfur region where more than 1.5 million people have  been made homeless by conflict, a U.N. spokesman said on  Monday.


Canonical and VMware team on mini-Ubuntu

It's JeOSy VMworld Canonical has busted out yet another version of Ubuntu â this time taking aim at the much hyped and loved virtualization market.â¦


A suicide bomber kills five people, including two British soldiers, on a main road in Kabul, Afghan police say.


How suite it is at Dallas' Lone Star Park

The locals' love of luxury sport viewing has prompted Breeders' Cup Ltd., the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie to offer temporary suites for the first time in the event's 20-year history.


Michael Stone's sister vows to clear his name after he loses an appeal against his conviction for the Russell murders.


Marian Hossa broke out of a slump with two goals and Atlanta beat Buffalo 5-2 on Sunday to extend the Sabres' longest losing streak in almost two years.


Study finds staggering cost of treating diabetics

One out of every eight U.S. federal health care dollars is spent treating people with diabetes, a study found, and advocates are calling for the creation of a government post to oversee coordination of spending on treatment and prevention among federal agencies.


Google GMail Opens Up to POP  Google wants us to take it as email portability, but I think it as a surprise package that would lure back even the harshest critics of GMail. Google GMail yesterday added 2 new features in their beta mail service that includes the much-demanded POP support. ...


Tech shares lift market before Apple results

The Nasdaq composite index jumped on Monday, outstripping gains on the Dow and S&P 500, as investors piled into technology shares ahead of Apple Inc's  quarterly earnings report.


Medvedev admits he nervous taking top Kremlin job

Dmitry Medvedev, almost certain to become the next president of Russia, on Thursday formally made his application to run in the March 2 election, but admitted he was nervous at "a tough job" ahead in the Kremlin.


Peterson Ex-Mistress Set to Release Book

Scott Peterson's former mistress confesses in a book to be released this week that she "still thinks about Scott from time to time." She also confesses that "I sometimes wonder if he thinks about me."


If you find yourself spending more time sorting your e-mail than reading it, consider the Mozilla Foundation's new Thunderbird e-mail client.


Pakistanis brave violence to vote in key election

Millions of Pakistanis defied bombings and shootings on Monday to vote in critical parliamentary elections that will decide the political fate of US ally President Pervez Musharraf.


South Korea's election watchdog ruled Thursday that President Roh Moo-hyun violated election laws by criticizing the opposition party ahead of this year's presidential vote.


Tough Odds as NBC Takes Reality TV Into the Ring

How "The Contender," Mark BurnettÂs boxing reality series, fares could ultimately affect networks' commitment to future reality programs.


Prime Minister Adrian Nastase has not secured enough votes for an outright victory in the first round of Romania's presidential elections.


Car Crashes Into Japan Parliament Gate -Jiji

A car crashed into a gate of Japan's  parliament building in central Tokyo on Thursday and caught  fire, Jiji news agency said.


The prognosis is uncertain, but ABC's hit medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" might turn out to have spin-off syndrome.


Forty-three school children are receiving treatment for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.


An increase in smog sparks a small but measurable increase in deaths, scientists report in a study showing the strongest link yet between smog and damage to health.


Australia denies rift with India over terror suspect

Australia on Wednesday played down the risk of a diplomatic rift with India over the treatment of a doctor on terror charges, as he appealed against a government decision to keep him locked up.


U.S. military charges Australian Guantanamo detainee

The U.S. military said on Thursday it charged Australia's only Guantanamo Bay detainee, David Hicks, with providing material support for terrorism and that proceedings would begin in about a month.


Qatar became the first Arab country Monday to commit troops to monitor a tense cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, pledging 200 to 300 soldiers to a U.N. peacekeeping force. Pakistan's prime minister toured devastated south Beirut and considered a similar offer.


Magnitude 7.6 quake hits Indonesia: USGS

A major earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on Wednesday and a local tsunami watch was in effect, the U.S. Geological Survey said.


ESA's X-ray observatory XMM-Newton has revealed evidence for a magnetic field in space where astronomers never expected to find one.


Two North Carolina residents yesterday became the first people in the nation to be convicted on felony spamming charges after a Loudoun County jury found that they flooded tens of thousands


Quest said it approved a plan to repurchase up to $2 billion in shares as a gesture to investors who remained loyal to the company.


InfoWorld - On Friday Japan's Turbolinux begins dispatching the first batch of its Wizpy handhelds to people who ordered them from its Web site. The flash-based multimedia player contains a version of Linux, so it can be used to boot a PC into the operating system, allowing users to access their files in their own working environment on almost any PC.


It was a night for the expected and the unexpected at the 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The HBO adaptation of the acclaimed 1991 Broadway play, "Angels in America" was the big winner with a record-tying 11 awards.


Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie missed the cut in The Heritage at Woburn on Friday after carding a second-round 77. As a result he has failed to qualify for next week's WGC American Express Championship in Kilkenny, Ireland.


Memphis re-signs Gasol to multi-year deal

Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - The Memphis Grizzlies signed All-Star forward Pau Gasol to a multi-year contract on Friday. Terms of the deal were not announced.


Rio Carnival Probed for Glorifying Crime

By Andrei Khalip RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil  - Tributes to Brazil'sillegal lottery bosses in this week's Rio de Janeiro Carnivalhave triggered a probe into whether Samba schools glorifycrime, the city prosecutor's office said on Friday.


Roma, 15:12 - CALCIO, SAMP; MAZZARRI: QUAGLIARELLA? SPERO RESTI QUI

"Noi allenatori non decidiamo tutto, fosse per me lo terrei. E la società mi ha detto che res...


Union construction workers would gain a hiring advantage for more projects under legislation the House passed Thursday, the latest in a series of pro-labor measures by Democrats that President Bush has promised to veto.


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jim Aust pursed his lips then smiled the smile of a contented man when he was asked to reflect on Toyota's stunning reversal of fortune at Daytona International Speedway.


CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts  - About 200 Harvard University students waited more than an hour in bone-chilling rain on Wednesday for a speaker better known for hard partying than Ivy League appearances -- socialite Paris Hilton.


For 5-year-old Jackson Manford-Roach, Mother's Day means it's time to see his grandmothers. Jackson is one of 65,000 adopted children being raised by same-sex parents in the United States, according to a March 2007 report. But laws and rights of same-sex parents vary wildly from state to state and prejudice remains a problem.


The US secretary of state meets union leaders in Colombia on a trip aimed at promoting free trade.


Germany's biggest airline Lufthansa announced on Wednesday record profits for the first nine months of the year thanks to a strong performance by itself and subsidiary Swiss.


Militant Islamic leader Metin Kaplan, the self-described 'Caliph of Cologne', in Cologne, Germany, in this June 1, 2004 file photo.


VIENTIANE, Laos -- A day after reaching a deal with China in a bid to create the world's largest free trade zone, the leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations have approved free trade talks with Japan.


Clarett is charged up but can't dent Ohio St.

The story du jour in college football is former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett publicly unloading a truckload of charges against the Buckeyes, including cash payments, summer jobs for which he and other football players were paid without showing up, fiddling with grades, gut courses that ensured his continued eligibility, and free loaner cars arranged by the coaching staff.


Wall St flat as growth fears offset rate hopes

U.S. stocks edged higher on Tuesday as growing optimism that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates again overshadowed warnings from two retailers.


Black Hawk crashes near Hood with seven aboard

A Black Hawk UH-60 helicopter has crashed early Monday in central Texas with seven soldiers aboard, a spokesman for Fort Hood said.


Iran Using Lasers to Enrich Uranium - Exile Group

An Iranian exile group accused Tehran on  Friday of using advanced laser technology to secretly enrich  uranium and of lying to the United Nations nuclear watchdog  body about the covert program.


The yen edged up on Tuesday as rising  share prices and glowing capital spending figures boosted  optimism about the outlook for Japan's economy.


Sammy Kershaw announced Wednesday that he's running for lieutenant governor as a Republican, challenging incumbent Democrat Mitch Landrieu.


The Java runtime may be coming to browsers as on-demand modules with  Java Standard Edition 6, Update 4.


After holiday, stocks may rise on rate view

U.S. stocks may gain and trading  volume may rebound as Wall Street goes back to work after the  Labor Day holiday, and as investors bet the Federal Reserve  will keep rates unchanged at its next meeting.


U.S. denies killing al Qaeda leader in Iraq

The U.S. military denied on Thursday reports it had killed the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, and Iraqi officials said they were awaiting the results of DNA tests on several suspects killed in a raid.


Buzz Aldrin's handwritten card with a Bible verse that the Apollo 11 astronaut planned to broadcast from the moon fetched nearly $180,000 at an auction of space memorabilia.


Metro AG, the world's third-largest retailer, Wednesday released disappointing full-year sales figures, dragged down by weak performance at the end of December.


Rwanda's Kagame should face court: French judge

A top French judge has called for Rwandan President Paul Kagame to be brought before a U.N. court over a 1994 plane crash that killed the country's president and sparked a genocide, a judicial source said on Tuesday.


OPEC president says oil supply sufficient

International oil markets have enough oil, but a lack of capacity to refine it was contributing to high prices, OPEC's president said on Sunday.


Former Atomic Kitten and baby daughter held at home by three armed burglars, police say.


Iran, EU diplomats hold "positive" nuclear talks, but no deal yet

European and Iranian diplomats held "very positive" talks in Tehran late Thursday over demands the Islamic republic suspend some of its nuclear activities, but an accord has yet to be finalised, a source close to the crucial negotiations told AFP.


Prince William defends brother Harry, father Charles in rare ...

LONDON Britain's Prince William talks about his family and his future plans in a rare interview with the British media. William defends his younger brother Harry's oft-criticized behavior, saying Harry has


To set things right about a misquote on Slashdot, Zeev Suraksi has posted this long statement mentioning what he really said and a few more personal opinions.   I've just been misquoted on Slashdot, as if I said there are no security problems in PHP itself, and that I instead point my finger only at inexperienced developers. If you read the original article on Heise Security, you'll see that I have not said anything of the sort. [...] I believe this is the belief of most others on the security team, but I'm only speaking on behalf of myself and do not represent them.   He also covers five more points pertaining to the article and the situation:  Where the bugs/problems lie with problems in PHP Why there are security problems in web PHP applications Why the current security level can be partially blamed on the language itself An admission that yes, there are security problems in PHP And the track record the PHP developers have had in fixing these issues  There's much more than just these brief highlights here, so I encourage you to head on over and check out the full post for yourself.   There are some other opinions on the matter from a few others out there too:  cyberlot's blog Zend Developer Zone's post Tony Bibbs' blog


BERLIN  - Emilio Estevez is filling out his library card for his next movie. Estevez is prepping "The Public," a social drama set in a public library that he wrote and will direct as his follow-up to "Bobby," his 2006 ensemble drama.


Capitan Del Piero a freddo lo ritiene "un punto guadagnato d una buona Juventus, mai in affanno". Ma il 2-2 e la doppia rimonta subita dall'Inter, domenica sera al San Siro, ha lasciato l'amaro in bocca ai


Cumbria is the safest place to live in England and Wales after recording no killings over a year, according to figures.


LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers paraded into Staples Center on Monday night, having won nine of 10 games. James had been spectacular -- he was the league's Player of the


Hurricane Felix death toll predicted to rise

Rescuers searched Thursday for survivors of powerful Hurricane Felix, which a Nicaraguan official said has claimed 48 lives, a death toll sure to climb higher.


Before Throwing a Party, Get an Umbrella

If you're hosting a holiday party this year and think your homeowners insurance provides enough coverage, think again.


The Ryder Cup has attracted an avalanche of betting in Britain and Ireland with one punter wagering a staggering 347,000 pounds (660,000 dollars) for a US win over Europe.


Roma, 15:39 - CALCIO, REGGINA; CIRILLO: ROMA LA SQUADRA PIU' SPETTACOLARE

Il difensore della Reggina Bruno Cirillo esprime tanta ammirazione per il prossimo avversario dei ca...


We suspect that for many of you, the simple fact that Apple's Mighty Mouse has shed its cord will be reason enough to buy it. The new wireless mouse with Bluetooth wireless connectivity gives you the freedom of untethered mousing.


Photographs Said to Show Israeli Target Inside Syria

Independent experts have pinpointed what they believe to be the Euphrates River site in Syria that was bombed by Israel last month, and satellite imagery of the area shows buildings under construction roughly similar in design to a North Korean reactor capable of producing nuclear material for one...


LAND Securities and Slough Estates have exchanged contracts for a property swap that will involve an exchange of the majority of their retail and industrial property portfolios with a combined value of about ...


Sparrowhawk, the owner of the Hallmark channel, will be integrated into NBCâs global networks division, bringing in an additional 60 million subscribers.


Zoe R. Cassavetes's Broken English' and John Dahl's hit-man comedy You Kill Me' both arrive in theaters this week.


What Do Tattoos and Knitting Say About U.S.?

Both are discernible microtrends in America, says pollster Mark Penn. And they contain powerful clues to whatâs happening in society.


Giambi Not on the Yanks' Roster vs. the Twins

NEW YORK (Sports Network) - New York Yankees first baseman  Jason Giambi will be kept off the roster for the playoff series  against the Minnesota Twins. The best-of-five series begins  Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.


Al Qaeda in Iraq leader not dead, officials say

The U.S. military and the Iraqi government denied on Thursday that al Qaeda in Iraq leader Abu Ayyub al-Masri was recently killed by U.S. forces.


Societa' leader nei pneumatici paghera' 1,05 mld dollari


Minn. Governor Seeks Candy Cigarette Ban

Cigarettes infused with lime, vanilla, berry and other candy flavors would be pulled off Minnesota store shelves under a proposed ban by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who accused the tobacco industry Thursday of marketing the specialty products to teens.


Bush: Kerry Has 'Election Amnesia' on Iraq

President Bush said on Saturday that Sen. John Kerry has a case of "election amnesia" that led him to shift his stance on Iraq, painting his Democratic rival as a waverer unfit to lead America in threatening times.


Nortel strategy to focus on cash, costs, CEO says

OTTAWA, Aug 19  - Nortel Network Corp.'s (NT.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) new growth recipe may strike a sour note with Wall Street because it does not center on profit margins, but a focus on cash and costs will better serve the ...


Cardiff, 20:09 - RUGBY, TEST MATCH: GALLES-NUOVA ZELANDA 10-45

La Nuova Zelanda ha battuto il Galles 45-10 in un test match giocato a Cardiff. (Nic. Api) <b...


Warning Given on Drugâs Use to Treat Lupus

The warning was issued after two patients taking the cancer drug Rituxan as a treatment for the autoimmune disorder lupus died from a rare brain infection.


Britain's golden night on the track help the nation's Olympians surpass their success in Sydney four years ago.


The United States has sent two   Kuwaiti detainees back to their home country from the naval   base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, leaving about 455 detainees at   the prison for foreign terrorism suspects, the Pentagon said on   Thursday.


China to give army recruits psychological tests

China is insisting that all new army recruits first obtain a clean bill of mental health to ensure they are "suited to a military career", state media reported on Monday.


Afghanistan's anti-drug minister resigns

Afghanistan's counternarcotics minister has resigned only weeks after Afghan laborers finished cultivating an opium poppy crop that could exceed last year's record haul.


The world's wealthiest investors will put more money into alternative investments, a report finds.


With a fresh dusting of snow and the course bumpy and rutty, Colorado's top two giant slalom skiers struggled Friday in the FIS World Cup women's event.


Computer Associates ex-CEO charged with massive fr

The former chief executive officer of American firm Computer Associates, Sanjay Kumar, has been charged with accounting fraud and obstruction of justice, the US government has announced.


Clinton rivals spat over 3rd party lines

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's potential Republican challengers are already battling over third-party ballot lines, and they have yet to get through the GOP primary.


Why is risky behavior so common among teenagers and what might be done to curtail it?


College Basketball: Georgia Tech Vs. Miami-Florida

ATLANTA (Sports Network) - Will Bynum poured in 21 points  and dished out seven assists to lead the ninth-ranked Georgia  Tech Yellow Jackets past the Miami Hurricanes, 80-69, in a hard  fought ACC contest.


Conservative Christian groups are targeting Procter & Gamble and urging consumers to boycott its Tide detergent and Crest toothpaste brands for the Cincinnati-based company's support


Michael Kidd was known for Broadway shows like âFinianâs Rainbowâ and Hollywood musical like âSeven Brides for Seven Brothers.â


Sony Corporation has come up with a smaller version of its Playstation Two game console. The book-sized PS2 will help cut costs as video-game consoles continue to drop in price.


Safin Claims First Title in Over Two Years

BEIJING -- Marat Safin won the China Open on Sunday, beating countryman Mikhail Youzhny 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 to claim his first title in two years.


HONG KONG, China -- Hong Kong's main pro-democracy parties have made disappointing gains in legislative elections, adding just three seats to their tally.


Forward Andy Herron scored twice with his team a man down, helping the Chicago Fire salvage a 3-3 tie with the Crew last night in Columbus, Ohio. The tie extended the Crew's unbeaten streak to a league-record 15 games.


Putting its money where its policy goals are, Arlington County is taking steps to enhance the dwindling local supply of affordable housing.


Most British women are unaware that breast cancer risk increases with age, a poll shows.


Mexican pop star Gloria Trevi was acquitted of rape, kidnapping and corruption of minors charges late Tuesday and ordered released from prison.


Three men and a woman are found guilty in Amsterdam of planning terror attacks on Dutch politicians.


Londra, 16:00 - CALCIO, BECKHAM SI ALLENA CON L'ARSENAL

Il campionato americano è fermo (riprenderà a marzo), e David Beckham ha iniziato ad


Space Station May Be Visible Over Holidays

If the weather cooperates, the International Space Station should be visible at various times during the holidays from the continental United States, NASA said Tuesday.


Racconta la vita di un tetraplegico, oggi fisico nucleare


Genova, 18:20 - CALCIO, SCONTRI SAMP-GENOA: SEQUESTRATO COLTELLO DI 20 CM.

La Digos sta esaminando un coltello che è stato rinvenuto e sequestrato dalle forze dell'ordi...


Lo prevede il decreto legge per il 2007, 1.500 mln nel 2008


Palestinian PM appeals for end to Western sanctions

Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh appealed on Monday to the United States and other Middle East mediators to restore economic aid to the Palestinian Authority in response to a Hamas-Fatah unity deal.


Rooney cleared for Champions League return

Sir Alex Ferguson has signalled that Wayne Rooney will make his return to action in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese capital.


Vikings Lose to Skins but Reach Playoffs

The Minnesota Vikings collapsed again, only to fall into the playoffs thanks to a safety net provided by the New Orleans Saints. Thwarted by an undermanned but swarming defense and their own mistakes, the Vikings wilted for the second year in a row with a chance to clinch a postseason berth in the season finale. They lost 21-18 to the Washington Redskins on Sunday, then retreated to the locker room to learn that they had backed in to the playoffs.


Monaco's Monarch Prince Rainier Hospitalized

Monaco's Prince Rainier, one of the world's longest-serving monarchs, was admitted to hospital on Tuesday with a lung infection, his palace said.


US health officials: "Plenty of vaccine down the pipeline"

There's no need to panic about flu shots, two federal health officials reassured the public Tuesday. More vaccine is coming to ensure that most people at high-risk of getting the flu with get vaccinated, they said.


Jury dodgers face public shaming, fines _ but problem persists

Every month, hundreds of people are summoned to courts across the nation's most populous county for a public scolding. It's no surprise that only a handful show up -- after all, they are expert at that all-American custom: dodging jury duty.


Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry thanked Poland in a newspaper interview published Monday for its military involvement in Iraq and promised Polish businesses a chance for lucrative reconstruction contracts there should he win the Nov. 2 election.


College Basketball: Texas Topples Oklahoma State

AUSTIN, Texas (Sports Network) - Freshman Daniel Gibson  posted a career-high 27 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 15  Texas pull off a 75-61 upset of fifth-ranked Oklahoma State at  the Erwin Center.


Browns interim coach Terry Robiskie is advising his players to take a break from football after the season ends.


(Oct. 5) -- British health authorities have blocked flu vaccine shipments by the company Chiron, which produces half the vaccine used in the United States.


Groups Push for Diversity Among Teachers

A glaring lack of racial and cultural diversity among teachers is hurting the chances of success for minority students, a coalition of school groups contends.


The clearest evidence yet that Crohn's disease is caused by a type of bacteria blamed for a similar animal disorder has been published by US researchers.


Lovie Smith's Monday morning started off with a phone call from Tony Dungy, his longtime friend and former boss. The Indianapolis Colts' coach was too early to offer condolences.


Bedtime stories are proving a struggle for many parents who are not confident readers, says a survey.


The United States attorney's office has opened an investigation into last week's closure of a Liverpool factory that led to a drastic shortage in flu vaccines in the US and Britain.


NL Wrap: Clemens Notches 326th Victory as Astros Win

Roger Clemens landed his 326th career  victory to earn the Houston Astros a franchise record-tying  12th straight win, a 5-2 decision over the Cincinnati Reds in  the National League (NL) Wednesday.


Strong Computer Sales Help H-P to 26% Gain

Sales of notebook computers rose 40 percent in the first quarter.


Nasdaq retracts statement on U.S. OK of Dubai deal

Nasdaq said it erred in releasing a statement earlier on Friday that said the U.S. government had cleared a deal giving Dubai's state-owned stock exchange a minority stake in Nasdaq.


Proposals in France to tighten entry conditions for immigrants' relatives are to be debated by MPs.


Formula One has signed a five-year agreement to hold a race in Cancun starting in 2006, joining NASCAR in heading south of the border.


Pfizer's Celebrex, Increased Heart Risk Linked

A woman walks past the Pfizer headquarters in New York. The pharmaceutical giant warned of an increased risk of heart attack for its drug Celebrex.


Lusaka, 11:41 - CALCIO, ZAMBIA: ARBITRI IN SCIOPERO

Gli arbitri dello Zambia sono entrati in sciopero perchÃ© non ricevono lo stipendio da tre mesi. Ferm...


New York will play host later this year to a new edition of Farm Aid, a benefit concert to help family farms, singer Willie Nelson announced on Monday.


Gordon Brown says he believes everyone should be automatically placed on the organ donor register.


Enterprise software, electronics, and speedy deliveries will color in the week that lies ahead.


Atterrata sul satellite di Saturno, su una superfice piatta e duraIl corpo celeste Ã¨ come la Terra quando comparve la vita                                                  Huygens, missione compiuta La sonda europea Ã¨ su Titano                                                                                Esultano gli scienziati dell'Esa, al centro di controllo in Germaniadi VOJKO BRATINA


It would be foolish to put too much stock in San Antonioâs 115-94 drubbing of the Suns on Tuesday at SBC Center. Phoenix still owns the NBAâs best record at 24-4


Empoli, 18:49 - CALCIO, EMPOLI: ALLENAMENTO TECNICO-TATTICO

Allenamento pomeridiano per l'Empoli in vista della gara di domenica contro il Milan. il tecnico Cag...


Confident Mourinho Plans Early End to Title Race

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is aiming  to wrap up the Premier League title two weeks early next May.


Stanford, Minn. Vie for Volleyball Title

The most successful program in women's volleyball faces a team playing in its first NCAA championship when Stanford meets Minnesota on Saturday.


The OMA is rejecting a tentative deal with the McGuinty government because they say it does little to keep doctors working in Ontario.


Tokyo stocks edged up at the opening on Thursday, cheered by a rise on Wall Street, although gains were limited as investors await a barrage of earnings reports from blue chips such as Sony Corp


Days Could Be Numbered for Ex-Guantanamo Kidnapper

Pakistan will hunt down a former  Guantanamo Bay inmate who masterminded the abduction of two  Chinese engineers, one of whom died after a rescue operation in  which five kidnappers were killed, officials said Friday.


E.P.A. Says 17 States Canât Set Emission Rules

The E.P.A. said the proposed California rules were made moot by the energy bill signed into law by President Bush on Wednesday.


Bergamo, 17:35 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: DONATI OUT PER IL PALERMO

Atalanta senza Donati contro il Palermo. Il centrocampista è costretto al forfait a causa del...


A handful of new series got the jump on the fall TV season, none as successfully as Ken Burns' epic miniseries about World War II. The first of the seven parts of "The War" attracted 15.5 million viewers to PBS on Sunday, according to Nielsen Media Research.


There will be no mandatory tests for 11-year-olds in Wales next year, but teachers worry about higher workload.


New boss Smith not fazed by Scotland's lack of talent

New manager Walter Smith believes Scotland must foster a sense of togetherness if they are to restore their international fortunes.


Mirvish Season in Toronto Will Boast 'Purple, Spring Awakening, Chorus Line, Chitty, Medea' and More

Playbill - The 2008-09 Mirvish theatre season at Toronto venues run by impresario David Mirvish has been announced, to include no less than six Canadian premieres, including Spring Awakening and two Andrew Lloyd Webber-touched shows.


Security Software Tracks BlackBerry Communications

Companies that must retain e-mail for compliance reasons will be able to keep tabs on BlackBerry mail with Gwava's new program.


Bonneville International Corp. of Salt Lake City will acquire KTAR, KKLT-FM (98.7) and KMVP-AM (860) from Emmis Communications Corp.


Iran Says EU Nuke Negotiations in Final Stages

Iran's negotiations with the European  Union over a deal which would spare Tehran from possible U.N.  sanctions over its nuclear program are in their final stages,  Iran said Saturday.


Oil and gasoline futures traded in narrow ranges on Friday, supported by concerns about tight supplies but pressured by a weak employment report.


The Red Sox Are Passing Baseball's Chemistry Test

As Boston aims for a first-round playoff sweep over the Anaheim Angels on Friday at Fenway, the Red Sox are positively giddy.


EU presses Mercosur for more in stalled trade talks

The European Union made an improved counter-offer Wednesday to unblock stalled free-trade talks with Mercosur, but pressed the Latin American bloc for more a month ahead of a deadline for a deal.


Former Beatle to Voice Animated Superhero

And you thought he could only play the drums. Former Beatle Ringo Starr and comic book mogul Stan Lee announced a partnership Wednesday to launch an original entertainment franchise of an animated persona based on and voiced by Starr.


FDA recommends limited prescriptions of painkillers; to review ...

NEW YORK, December 24  - The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday that it planned to examine the various studies that link the usage of several painkillers with heightened cardiovascular risks, while recommending that


Bernanke: Fed ready for "substantive" action

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Thursday that the U.S. economic outlook had worsened and said the U.S. central bank stood ready to act aggressively if needed to support growth.


Wyse Launches Thin Client Family With Wi-Fi Included

TechWeb - Wyse Technology introduces a series of Wi-Fi enabled thin clients, including models based on the embedded operating systems including Microsoft Windows CE5, Windows XP embedded, and Linux.


NATO chief chides Russia over missile threat

Russia's threat to aim its missiles at targets in Europe is out of step with the spirit of NATO-Russian partnership, the alliance's chief said on Tuesday after talks with President Vladimir Putin.


Motorola Invests in Wireless HD Video Company

Motorola said Tuesday that it had made an investment in Amimon, a company that specializes in technologies that allow for the wireless transmission of high-definition video.


TV: 9 terror suspects arrested in Denmark

Police in central Denmark have arrested nine people on suspicion of planning an act of terror, Danish TV2 reported Tuesday.


Sebbene Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) e Mohammad Dahlan cerchino di minimizzare lâincidente avvenuto lâaltra sera a Gaza smentendo che si sia trattato di un tentativo dâattentato, la teoria che va per la maggiore fra i palestinesi Ã¨ che si trattasse di


UN chief Kofi Annan is to help mediate in negotiations to free two Israeli soldiers captured by Hezbollah.


GLOBAL-MARKETS-Dollar on Ropes, Shares Up

The dollar was under pressure again  Monday, snapping last week's rebound ahead of a key week of  U.S. data and Tuesday's meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve on  interest rates, but European shares got a lift as oil prices  hovered near-five month lows.


IBM Exec May Become Computer Associates CEO

Troubled business software company Computer Associates International Inc. reportedly has selected longtime IBM executive John Swainson as its new chief executive.


Emergency calls for ambulances are up by a fifth in some areas, figures obtained by the BBC suggest.


16 killed as Red Cross returns to Sri Lanka front lines

The International Red Cross resumed work on Sri Lanka's battle-scarred front lines on Wednesday as 16 people died in fresh violence, officials said.


Ryder Cup captain Azinger won't seek schedule changes

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger said he will not lobby for a change to the PGA Tour schedule that could give his team a week off before taking on the Europeans at Valhalla Golf Club next year.


The white supremacist gang Public Enemy No. 1 began two decades ago as a group of teenage punk-rock fans from upper-middle class bedroom communities in Southern California.


Hands on: Korea's cutting-edge wireless broadband

InfoWorld - It's been a year since a Mobile WiMax service was launched in Seoul and one of the world's most wired cities became one of the most wireless.


Tim Duncan scored 34 points, and San Antonio had its best shooting night of the season in a 116-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.


Sun's open-source chief rallies behind GPLv3

Exec's comments come after Sun decides to release Java code under the less-controversal version 2 of the General Public License.


Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee on Tuesday defended his Christmas ad amid suggestions that the ordained Baptist minister had gone too far mixing religion and politics.


Two men held in Trinidad over an alleged plot to attack JFK airport  will fight extradition to the US,  their lawyer says.


Maliki warns insurgents of wider crackdown

Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Sunday told insurgents fighting his U.S.-backed government to accept an olive branch or face a security crackdown that will cover "every inch" of Iraq.


Chrysler spinoff seen as likely option: analysts

Spinning off Chrysler on the stock market may be easier and faster than finding someone to buy the loss-making North American arm of DaimlerChrysler , analysts said on Thursday.


Israel frees scores of Palestinian prisoners

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Israel freed more than 250 Palestinian prisoners on Friday as part of a U.S.-backed deal to bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas after Hamas Islamists took over the Gaza Strip last month.


Hilton expected to remain in jail medical ward

Paris Hilton, sent back to jail for violating probation in a drunken-driving case, will finish her sentence at the medical ward where she ended up after a day of house arrest, the celebrity Web site TMZ.com reported on Sunday.


US security company Blackwater denies allegations that its staff smuggled weapons into Iraq.


'Cradle of Naval Aviation' Marks 90 Years

The Pensacola Naval Air Station, some of its most historic buildings battered by Hurricane Ivan, has received a vote of confidence from Navy officials who say "The Cradle of Naval Aviation" will celebrate its 90th anniversary as planned and be rebuilt "bigger and stronger and better than ever."


Messina, 11:22 - Calcio, Messina: rinnovato il contratto di Di Napoli

Il Messina ha rinnovato per altri tre anni il contratto di Arturo Di Napoli, 5 reti in questa stagio...


PHILADELPHIA | It should have been a happy day for Sheldon Brown. He had come up with his first interception of the season, after all, and he had done so against no less a quarterback than Brett Favre.


Top seed Justine Henin battled past American Venus Williams 7-6 6-4 in a match of the highest quality on Friday to reach the U.S Open final for the third time.


Ericsson profit climbs but misses forecast

Ericsson (ERICb.ST), the world's  biggest mobile network maker, reported softer-than-expected  second-quarter earnings on Friday but said the company  continued to outperform the market.


One dead, at least 29 injured in series of blasts in southern Thailand

Five blasts struck Thailand's Muslim-majority south within 24 hours, killing a Buddhist man and wounding 29 people, police said.


The FTSE 100 has raced higher, led by ICI after it issued an upbeat outlook and Shell as investors welcome its streamlined structure and robust results.


US blue-chip stocks ended slightly lower in very light holiday trade on Thursday after falling steel shares limited advances as investors worried that weaker demand from China may depress prices.


Residents and Albanians around the world celebrate with dancing, fireworks and street parties


McKinney's aches help Whitley get 2nd chance

DAVIE - With center Seth McKinney continuing to experience "a lot of pain" in his left knee, it is likely that Rex Hadnot and Taylor Whitley will start at center and right guard, respectively, against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday night.


Congress report finds Iraq failing on goals: report

Iraq has met only three out of 18 goals set by Washington for political and security progress, according to a draft of a key report being prepared for Congress, The Washington Post reported on Thursday.


Jets' solid showing bodes well for their future

So the Jets lost a tough game at New England, 13-7. That's no reason to believe they won't be a factor in the AFC East race -- and perhaps beyond.


Work time is the single most important lifestyle factor that impacts on sleep - the more hours you work the less sleep you get - research suggests.


Penn National to be acquired in $6.1 billion deal

U.S. hedge and private equity firm Fortress Investment Group LLC  and other investors agreed to pay $6.1 billion for Penn National Gaming Inc.  in the latest sign of deal-making enthusiasm in the casino industry.


Tempesta tropicale minaccia isole Antille olandesi


Delta Air Lines Inc. said on Tuesday its board rejected an $8.4 billion bid from US Airways Group Inc. and filed its own plan to emerge from bankruptcy as an independent airline.


Worsley returns to strengthen England back row against Springboks

Joe Worsley has recovered from a leg injury and will return to the England back row to face Tri Nations champion South Africa on Saturday.


NATO will need more troops next year in Afghanistan

Coalition forces in Afghanistan will need more troops next year if they are to exploit successes achieved this year, the force's commander David Richards told the BBC in an interview.


Twice defending champion Roger Federer   and former world number one Andy Roddick will square off in a   mouthwatering U.S. Open final on Sunday after rolling over   Russians in their semi-finals.


Survey: Transportation, logistics firms' privacy policies flawed

More than one-third of the largest transportation and logistic firms shared customers' personal data without their permission, according to a survey by The Customer Respect Group Inc. And one-fifth of the companies didn't even have privacy policies in place.


White House Memo: In Shift, Bush Emerges as a Budget Warrior

George W. Bush is now portraying himself as a fiscal conservative as he heads into a spending battle with Democrats.


Gov. Bush praises Treasure Coast efforts during hurricane season

VERO BEACH - Gov. Jeb Bush got teary-eyed on the last day of the hurricane season Tuesday as he thanked scores of Indian River County officials, emergency workers and volunteers for their relief efforts following Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne.


BushÃ¢ÂÂs Blues Still a Burden as New Hampshire GOP Seeks Comeback

Republican partisans have a political mantra for the 2008 campaign: The political climate, they contend, canÃ¢ÂÂt possibly be as bad as it was in 2006, when the unpopularity of President George W. Bush and the national Republican Party in general cost the GOP its control of Congress and the governorsÃ¢ÂÂ offices in six states.


President Bush declared several parts of Florida a major disaster area after Hurricane Frances smashed across the state's east coast, knocking out power to 2 million people.


Coinvolge fondo Temasek e Davis Selected Advisors


Kitzbuehel, 12:42 - SCI, SUPERG: BUECHEL VINCE A KITZBUEHEL

Marco Buechel, con il tempo di 1.15.44, ha vinto il superg di coppa del mondo di Kitzbuehel. L'atlet...


The condition of the baby at the centre of a right to life debate has changed for the better, a High Court judge hears.


Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness was relieved to see his side emerge from a potentially awkward Uefa Cup tie in Athens with all three points.


Coronation Street takes the top prize at the National Television Awards, beating rival soap EastEnders.


Areas of the health service in Wales are performing worse since being run by the Welsh assembly, a report says.


Stelco and Deutsche Bank Agree on New Financing Plan

Stelco Inc., the Canadian steelmaker in bankruptcy protection, reached agreement with Deutsche Bank AG on a new refinancing proposal, two days after a loss of a General Motors Corp.


Nicolas Sarkozy touches down in Kabul for a visit to French troops and talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.


Sales of PC-free Wi-Fi Skype handsets taking off

Asian vendors claim that sales of PC-free, Wi-Fi handsets for making voice-over-IP calls have become big sellers.


Stolen computers have Wells Fargo customer data

SAN FRANCISCO Thousands of Wells Fargo and Company mortgage and student-loan customers may be at risk for identity theft after four computers were stolen last month from a vendor that prints loan statements.


Le azioni di Scor in forte ribasso su borsa parigina


Kmart Holding Corp.  on Monday said sales at stores open at least a year fell 4.6 percent in the November-December period -- an improvement from declines earlier in the year.


Rangers Hope Long-Term Deal Helps Lundqvist Return to Form

The Rangers hope giving Henrik Lundqvist long-term security snaps him out of his recent difficulties and spurs another hot stretch.


Siena, 19:13 - CALCIO, SIENA: PER GALLOPPA STOP DI TRE SETTIMANE

Il Siena dovrà fare a meno per tre settimane di Galloppa. Il centrocampista, infortunatosi al...


HD DVD to Buy Superbowl Ad, Prolong Inevitable Loss to Blu-ray

The HD DVD camp purchased a $2.7 million ad for week's Super Bowl that will try to convince viewers that the high-definition format war is still far from over.


A city draped in red, white and blue got an injection of purple Wednesday evening.


Microsoft provides Project Server 2003-SAP link

Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday plans to make available a connector kit that allows users to easily link Microsoft's Office Project Server 2003 with SAP AG's ERP (enterprise resource planning) products.


Freshman O.J. Mayo scored 13 of his 20 points in the second half to help No. 24 Southern California take control on the way to a 70-57 victory over UC Riverside on Saturday.


Motorola to buy tech group Symbol for 3.9 billion dollars

US mobile phone giant Motorola has announced plans to buy technology infrastructure group Symbol Technologies in a 3.9 billion-dollar deal.


Washington: Dawnette Knight, the alleged stalker of actress Catherine Zeta-Jones might be crazy about her, but apart from that, she has been found to be completely sane.


N.Korea seeks oil for halting nuclear reactor: media

North Korea's top nuclear envoy has told former U.S. officials that Pyongyang wants more than half a million tonnes of fuel oil a year in return for suspending its atomic reactor, a Japanese daily said on Sunday.


Statesmen, football stars pay homage to Mandela at 89

Giants of politics and football were paying homage to Nelson Mandela on Wednesday as South Africa's former leader marked his 89th birthday by rededicating himself to ending global conflict.


Grammy Award-winner John Mayer returned to his alma mater to be inducted into its Hall of Fame — and wound up in the headmaster's office.


Former captain David Beckham admits a call-up to Fabio Capello's first England squad would have been "unfair" on his team-mates.


Water Project's Legal Fees in the Millions

By Virginia Hennessey, The Monterey County Herald, Calif.  Jun. 18--The spiraling costs of the Salinas Valley Water Project do not include the millions of dollars the county has paid out for related litigation.


The BBC signs an agreement with Microsoft to explore ways of developing its digital services.


System No Help to China's Laid-Off Workers

An ailing unemployed worker in this frigid northeastern city, having exhausted all other options, made one final appeal last month, to President Hu Jintao. In careful ideograms penned from his sickbed, Zhao Lizhong pleaded with the most powerful man in the country to pay attention to the poor and powerless, who, he said, had nowhere else to turn.


Cuban dissident Gustavo Arcos dies at 79

Gustavo Arcos Bergnes, who fought alongside Fidel Castro in the Cuban revolution but was later imprisoned for counterrevolutionary activities, died Tuesday, according to a neighbor and the mortuary handling arrangements. He was 79.


Nose-Driven 'Nouse' Helps Disabled Surf Web

called a "nouse" -- works by using tracking software linked to a webcam that identifies a group of 25 pixels which are the tip of the nose.


White House Calls Russia Siege 'Barbaric'

President Bush on Friday called the siege of a Russian school "another grim reminder" of the tactics that terrorists use and asked Americans to pray for the victims.


Volkswagen recalls 62,000 Passats in U.S., Canada

Volkswagen of America Inc. said on Friday it would recall 62,000 Passat sedans and wagons from the 2006 and 2007 model years in the U.S. and Canada because of potential problems with wiper motors or braking in cold weather.


A quarter of a billion dollars to build the track. Tens of millions in racing fees. More than 150,000 live spectators and a television audience of hundreds of millions.


The U.S. defense and veterans affairs agencies have started sharing some medical data with each other. But they still can't fully exchange the electronic health records of patients, despite nine years of IT work.


The Serious Fraud Office's reputation for tackling corruption has been damaged by the BAE Systems arms deal controversy, its director admitted today.


Tokyo, 13:38 - CALCIO, MONDIALE PER CLUB: AL AHLY IN SEMIFINALE

Gli egizioni dell'Al Ahly si sono qualificati per la semifinale del mondiale per club (la vecchia co...


Jobless claims rise 3,000 in latest week

The number of Americans filing new  claims for jobless benefits rose a slightly less-than-expected  3,000 last week, a government report showed on Thursday, but  remained at levels indicative of a healthy job market.


SERVICE AND software outfit IBM says that Internet attacks directed at the networks rose 27 per cent in September over July and August.


Re-Wiring of Station Begins (Folo) A Sprinkle From Stardust Yields Surprise Samples From Comet Undercut Theories

At the midpoint of the 12-day mission of the shuttle Discovery, two astronauts have begun a complex spacewalk to rewire the International Space Station, The New York Times reported Thursday.  The spacewalk began ahead of schedule.


Four hundred reinforcement troops from  the 1st Battalion, Royal Highland Fusiliers, arrive at their Iraq base.


Yahoo Inc insiders are mulling ties to rival Google Inc as a possible defense to rebuff Microsoft Corp's takeover bid, a person familiar with Yahoo management's thinking said on Sunday.


Istituto cede 198 sportelli a consorzio di banche


Rowan Williams is to 'improvise' to address the furore sparked by his comments on sharia law


The Lenovo Group and I.B.M. are recalling more than half a million notebook computer batteries made by Sony after a computer caught fire.


Oil futures top $54 US before taking late slide

Crude oil broke through the record $54 (US) a barrel level briefly before falling sharply yesterday as no new shocks threatened to disrupt global supplies and traders took profits.


Militants Give El Salvador 20 Days to Leave Iraq

An Islamist group has given El Salvador  20 days to pull out troops from Iraq or it would strike inside  the Central American country and against its forces in Iraq,  according to an Internet statement posted Monday.


Former banker jailed in Singapore for cocaine use

A former banker was jailed for 12 months in Singapore after admitting he consumed cocaine, according to weekend media reports.


Rob Andrew rules himself out of the running to succeed Andy Robinson as England's head coach.


Grisoft releases small business security software

(InfoWorld) - Grisoft SRO rolled out two security products on Tuesday for small businesses that want simple management, the company said. One product, AVG Internet Security SBS Edition, includes AVG Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, and Anti-Spam plus a desktop firewall. It will run on desktops, laptops, file servers, and e-mail servers, Grisoft said at the CeBit trade show in Hanover, Germany. Administrators can perform remote installations and repairs, manage licenses, and receive graphical reports from one central management console, Grisoft said. The e-mail component scans every e-mail and attachment that goes through the mail server, Grisoft said. AVG Internet Security SBS supports widely used e-mail servers such as Microsoft's Exchange and IBM's Lotus Domino. The suite runs on Microsoft's Windows XP, NT, 2000, ME, and 98 OSs; however, the version for Vista and 64-bit Vista will be released in the next three months. It also runs on Windows 2003 Server, both 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 2000, and Linux for x86 processors. The second product, AVG Anti-Malware SBS Edition, protects against viruses, spyware, Trojans, and other malicious software. It can also protect server-based data and includes a remote administration tool, Grisoft said. Pricing for AVG Internet Security SBS Edition starts at $340, and the AVG Anti-Malware SBS Edition pricing begins at $289.


Security a top concern for Pakistani voters in northwest city

In Peshawar, where frustration is high over President Musharraf's inability to stop rising insecurity, law-and-order issues could shape the outcome of Feb. 18 election.


The computer, dubbed Balance, comes loaded with the Linspire operating system and the OpenOffice.org office suite, the companies said.


DoCoMo, MMO2 to Offer I-Mode Service in UK, Ireland

NTT DoCoMo Inc., Japan's largest mobile-phone operator, and MMO2 Plc will introduce a cellular- phone service in the UK, Ireland and Germany based on the Japanese carrier's i-mode wireless Internet technology.


Bosnian Serb gets 24 years in jail for war crimes

The appeals chamber of Bosnia's war crimes court on Wednesday sentenced Bosnian Serb Nedjo Samardzic to 24 years in jail after his original sentence of 13 years and four month was overturned.


Goldman Sachs sees its profits soar 79% after it correctly bets that the value of mortgage bonds will go down.


LA LETTERA                                            Veronica Berlusconi, lettera a Repubblica "Mio marito mi deve pubbliche scuse"                                                                                di VERONICA BERLUSCONI


HIV infection on rise in all regions: U.N. report

HIV infection is rising in every region of the world and most worryingly in countries like Uganda and Thailand, which had been heralded as success stories in the fight against AIDS, the United Nations said on Tuesday.


Roundup: Singh overcomes bogeys, takes lead

The final full-field event of the PGA Tour season is supposed to be all about money. It is fitting that the player with the most of it â-ijay Singh â -in control at the Chrysler Championship.


Our position is: Anthem's ability to move forward with merger is an important victory for Indiana's economy. Thanks to California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi's decision to finally relent and approve


Director Robert Altman, who revolutionized Hollywood filmmaking with an irreverent style that critics hailed as "American Art Cinema" has died at age 81, his production company said on Tuesday.


Greeks besiege banks for wildfire compensation

PYRGOS, Greece  - Thousands of Greeks besieged banks on Thursday, clamoring for state compensation for damage caused by the country's worst wildfires which burned on in some areas one week into the crisis.


A plane's tyres burst on landing at Leeds Bradford Airport because of an error by the pilot, a report shows.


Tejada boosts RBI total to 146 in Orioles' 9-3 win over Blue Jays

With four games left in their season, the Baltimore Orioles are still within reach of a meaningful goal. They can't make the playoffs and are locked into third place in the AL East, yet the


Frequent Flier: The Hoops Star, the Movie Star and the Size 22 Feet

Having played professional basketball for 14 years in the National Basketball Association, Iâve spent a great deal of time on airplanes over the last three decades.


House Passes Childrenâs Insurance Measure

Supporters of the measure fell short of the two-thirds majority they would need to override a veto of the bill repeatedly threatened by President Bush.


Finally, a Xeon MP with four cores and modern blueprint

Intel bids adieu to aging NetBurst microarchitecture Intel has at last brought its high-end Xeon processor out of the stone age, replacing its geriatric microarchitecture and doubling the number of cores to four.â¦


Annan says assault on Fallujah would further alienate Iraqis

UNITED NATIONS -- UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has warned leaders of the United States, Britain, and Iraq that another full-scale assault on the rebel-held city of Fallujah would further alienate Iraqis and disrupt elections planned for January.


European Commission President Jose  Manuel Barroso has warned that a rising tide of protectionism  could endanger European investment in the United States, the  Financial Times reported on Wednesday.


Whole Foods Market said that it closed its acquisition of Wild Oats Markets, after months of delays as federal antitrust authorities sought to block the deal.


Lo Sporting Braga si impone al Tardini 1-0 sullo scadere


Brazil says it has settled 81,000 families on redistributed land, but falls short of its own target.


Efficacy of blood pressure drug questioned

A leading drug used by millions of people to lower blood pressure does not prevent deaths from heart attacks or other cardiovascular problems as well as other treatments, researchers said on Friday.


Rite Aid Nov. Sales Fall, Bleak Forecast

Rite Aid Corp. (RAD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the third-largest US drugstore chain, on Tuesday warned that if current sales trends continue its fiscal 2005 results would fall below expectations it gave in September.


Heavy snow causes major disruption to schools and transport and forecasters warn of icy roads.


Apple has launched the iTunes Music Store's pan-Europe incarnation, as it promised to do last June when it opened UK, French and German online stores.


Kate Winslet, Maggie Gyllenhaal e Kristin Davis alla sfilata


Chiquita Brands to restructure and cut jobs

Chiquita Brands International Inc  said on Monday it was cutting more than 160 management jobs worldwide, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at boosting the produce company's efficiency and stimulating innovation.


Arthritis patients who use pain-relief medications similar to Vioxx may have cause for concern. Merck, the maker of Vioxx, pulled it from the market when it said research had found it doubled the risk of heart problems.


Zimbabwe's Divided Opposition Party to Reunite Ahead of March Elections

JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 27 -- Zimbabwe's fractured opposition party is preparing to join forces behind a single slate of candidates headed by longtime leader Morgan Tsvangirai in elections scheduled for March, according to party officials.


With sales of its top medical devices continuing to drop, Boston Scientific Corp. plans broad job cuts that could affect its Massachusetts employees, a spokesman said yesterday.


American software giant PeopleSoft remained defiant against Oracle's hostile $9.2billion (Â£5billion) bid yesterday despite PeopleSoft shareholders backing the offer over the weekend.


Circuit City expects loss for holiday quarter

Electronics retailer Circuit City Stores Inc  forecast a loss for the holiday season on Friday, citing store changes that were hurting sales, and its shares plummeted almost 25 percent to four-year lows.


Despite its size, Starbucks still has plenty of room to grow.


Two car bomb attacks killed at least 17 Iraqi security officers on duty yesterday in the Sunni Triangle north and west of the capital, and two foreign


Tests Identify the First Human Case of Avian Influenza in Japan

Tests performed in Japan have identified that country's first human case of avian influenza and four other cases that are almost certainly the same ailment.


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Operazioni eseguite con tecnica dello split liver


Many immigrants sent by the U.S. back to Mexico have little real connection with the country. Now Mexico is trying to help with "humane repatriation"


Intel's prototype Mobile Internet Multimedia Device runs on Linux and uses the company's next-gen Menlow chip set.


Mexican police find 81 illegal migrants locked inside an abandoned lorry near the US border.


Turn an old notebook hard drive into a USB drive for $10.99

Meritline has a 2.5" hard drive enclosure, perfect for spare notebook drives, for just $10.99 shipped.