(InfoWorld) - The U.S. Congress still needs to deal with network neutrality, and supporters in Congress are willing to block any legislation favored by broadband providers until the issue is resolved, a leading Democratic lawmaker said Wednesday. "Network neutrality is a large, unresolved debate," said Representative Rick Boucher, a Virginia Democrat, speaking at the State of the 'Net Conference in Washington, D.C. "It's [the Internet's] open and accessible policy that has enabled it to be a platform of innovation." A net neutrality law, which would prohibit broadband providers from blocking or slowing Web content from competitors,Â stalled in Congress in 2006, and large broadband providers, such as AT&T and Verizon, opposed efforts to pass a law. But net neutrality advocates -- many of them part of the Democratic majority that now controls both houses of Congress -- would block any legislation requested by the large broadband providers until a net neutrality compromise is hammered out, Boucher predicted. Last year, AT&T and Verizon pushed for a new law that would streamline the franchising process they must go through to offer television over IP service in competition with cable TV. But this year, the large broadband providers have largely backed off on their lobbying efforts, and Boucher suggested that's because Democrats will demand a net neutrality law as a trade-off for any legislation that benefits providers. Boucher supports a net neutrality law, but he called for compromise. Congress should not pass a net neutrality law with "unintended consequences" that hurt the development of the Internet, he said. "I don't want to do anything ... that has the effect of hobbling innovation inside the network," he added. Other speakers at the conference, sponsored by the bipartisan Advisory Committee to the Congressional Internet Caucus, suggested a net neutrality law would hurt efforts to increase broadband adoption in the U.S. A net neutrality law would limit broadband providers' options for providing new services, said George Ford, chief economist at the Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal and Economic Public Policy Studies, a free-market-focused think tank. "We should exercise discipline," Ford said. "We rarely do that with communications policy." Other speakers argued there's little evidence of broadband providers blocking competitors' Web content, a scenario net neutrality advocates want to prevent. "Economic change and technological change need room to breathe," said Christopher Yoo, a tech law professor at Vanderbilt University. If broadband providers eventually take action that harms customers and competition, then Congress should pass a law, Yoo said. Yoo and David Farber, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University, argued that broadband providers need the ability to block Internet content such as spam and to shut down Web applications that hog bandwidth. Providers should also be allowed to prioritize Web applications such as video or voice, allowing customers to have a high quality of service, Farber said. "If you try to get quality of service for everyone, you don't get quality of service," Farber said. But Tim Wu, a professor at Columbia University Law School, said providers should only block Web content in the most extreme circumstances. The difference between "good blocking" and "bad blocking" depends on the user's perspective, he said. "Blocking should be highly suspect," Wu added. "We say good blocking is good and bad blocking is bad, but so does the Chinese government. They're making bad decisions at the center [of the network]."


Gunshots fired as Powell visits Haiti palace

Gunshots were heard outside Haiti's presidential palace while US Secretary of State Colin Powell visited there Wednesday, a source familiar with the incident said.


Tens Of Thousands Rally In Jerusalem Against Sharon Plan

An estimated 70,000 people flooded Zion Square in downtown Jerusalem Sunday night to protest Prime Minister Sharon`s proposed Gaza disengagement plan.


Many parts of the US see economic growth increase in April and May, the Federal Reserve's Beige Book says.


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(Source: Webex)  Discover how Hitachi Data Systems is leveraging virtual instructor led training (vILT) to train more people in less time. You'll learn how they established a framework for developing and delivering vILT, including process flow, best practices, instructional guidelines and recommendations. See how large and mid-size enterprises are offering vILT today.


Afghanistan's former King Mohammad Zahir Shah, whose 40-year reign coincided with one of the most peaceful periods in the country's history, died on Monday aged 92.


Sony console delay stokes holiday sales worries

Sony's 6758.T delay of the   European launch of its long-awaited PlayStation 3 is stoking   worries about crucial holiday season sales for video game   publishers, nudging down their shares on Wednesday.


Antonio Bryant was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday for Quincy Morgan.


TIME follows a team of U.S. Army weapons hunters as  they race to separate the insurgents from their arsenals


MISSOURI 63, NO. 12 GONZAGA 61: At Columbia, Mo. - Jason Conley had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and Missouri survived a lengthy cold stretch at the finish to hang on and beat Gonzaga on Thursday night.


A couple are each jailed for seven years for keeping their five children in conditions of "utter squalor".


Elicotteri e mezzi di terra raggiungono le zone colpite


Take-Two stock jumps on "GTA IV" release date

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc  said on Thursday it will release the highly anticipated "Grand  Theft Auto IV" video game on April 29, sending its shares up  about 11 percent.


At least 14 people are killed as tornadoes sweep through parts of the US state of Florida, officials say.


Chittagong - Fast bowler Kyle Mills grabbed four wickets in a dream spell as New Zealand thrashed Bangladesh by 138 runs in the opening one-day international here on Tuesday.


Cruz teams up with Spanish director Almodovar

Actress Penelope Cruz will appear in acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's next film Los Abrazos Rotos.


Sony denies report of exit plan from plasma TV business

TOKYO: Japanese consumer products giant Sony Corp. denied Monday a report it planned to withdraw from the plasma television business but said its priority in flat-panel TVs remained liquid crystal display (LCD) sets.


RealNetworks Inc. urged digital-music lovers yesterday to stand up for their freedom of choice. They responded by exercising their freedom of speech -- much to the company's chagrin.


Reuters staff mull strike over feared job cuts

Reuters journalists in Britain are considering a strike in protest at a cut in the editorial budget that staff fear may lead to up to 250 job losses in the news division.


European and Asian markets fell again Monday, extending their slide into a second week as investors worried about a possible global slowdown and dumped stocks that had surged in recent weeks. U.S. stocks fell after trying to steady themselves.


Southern California heat wave kills four

The week-long heat wave in Southern California has claimed four lives and caused power outages to more than half a million customers, utility and local officials said on Tuesday.


Staph Strain Infects More Healthy People

TRENTON, N.J. - Flesh-eating bacteria cases, fatal pneumonia and life-threatening heart infections suddenly are popping up around the country, striking healthy people and stunning their doctors...


Edward Behr, a noted British foreign correspondent and writer who penned books on history, good eating and his career as a journalist, has died in Paris, his family said Sunday. He was 81.


Cesa: tentativo d'inquinare la vita democratica'


Protesta simbolica indetta da Adusbef, Codacons, Adoc e Federconsumatori"Quest'anno le famiglie a causa dei rincari spenderanno oltre 1000 euro in piÃ¹"                                          Il 13 sciopero della pastasciutta contro "le speculazioni sui prezzi"                                                                                Le colpe della filiera: "Un chilo d'uva al produttore viene pagata 0,35 centesimima viene venduta al consumatore finale anche a oltre due euro" di ROSARIA AMATO


Israeli neo-Nazi ring caught after attacks on synagogues

Police uncover group responsible for vandalising synagogues and carrying out attacks on Jews.


Paper:US Airways Loses Loans for 100 Jets

US Airways lost the financing for nearly 100 regional jets that were to be a key part of the bankrupt airline's restructuring plan, The Washington Post reported on Saturday.


Oracle claims support of PeopleSoft shareholders

PeopleSoft has remained defiant in the long-running hostile takeover bid by Oracle, despite 'over 60%' of its shareholders coming down in favour of its rival.


'Polar Express' Brings Risky New Animation to Film

Even at a hefty cost of around $165 million to make "The Polar Express," director Robert Zemeckis thinks an innovative new animation technique he used may have saved the Warner Bros.


A video grab image on an Islamist internet site shows American hostage Eugene Armstrong prior to his execution September 20, 2004.


"Team America: World Police" is to political commentary what lap dancing is to ballet. There is no room for subtlety. Aiming a rude, foul-mouthed political


Beijing - China's top leaders on Friday celebrated the 55th anniversary of communist rule with National Day festivities in Beijing's Tiananmen Square and other key venues around the capital.


Ukraine opposition in new standoff after court victory

Ukraine's pro-West opposition was locked in a fresh standoff with the ruling regime after a stunning court victory handed it a rerun later this month of a contested presidential vote.


American and Iraqi troops conducted raids in Baghdadâs Sadr City a day after five British citizens were abducted.


An American soldier is killed in fighting in eastern Afghanistan, the US military says.


Landmark Agreement as China Expands Trade Role

Chinaâs landmark trade agreement with Southeast Asian leaders is the latest example of how the communist giant is claiming a growing role in a region long dominated by the United States.


China Keeping Its Bloggers on a Short Leash

New rules imposed by the Chinese government indicates that authorities are not loosening their grip on bloggers, something they indicated they might do.


Malnutrition and starvation have drastically reduced moose numbers in northwest Wyoming, according to the author of a new study that debunks the belief among some that wolves are a leading cause of the decline.


Clinton unveils universal health care plan

Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton, whose first attempt at a health care overhaul fell flat 13 years ago, unveiled a broad proposal on Monday to require health insurance for all Americans and make it more affordable.


FBI Investigating Big Contracts With Halliburton to Repair Iraq ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating whether the Army's handling of a large Iraq contract with the Halliburton Company violated procurement rules, according to lawyers for an


U.S. Growth Under Forecast in 3rd Quarter

The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.7  percent annual rate in the third quarter, below expectations  but still bolstered by healthy consumer spending that was  accompanied by the lowest inflation in decades, the Commerce  Department said on Friday.


Tropical storm kicks off hurricane season

A tropical storm bearing down on Florida formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, just in time for the official June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season.


The United States and Russia clashed at a European security forum Tuesday over the election monitoring that exposed fraud in Ukraine's election last month, elevating an increasingly tense debate over democracy in former Soviet republics.


Russia: no new arms race despite U.S. missile plan

SEVILLE, Spain  - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov on Friday rejected U.S. arguments for deploying an anti-missile defense system in eastern Europe and insisted Russia would not be drawn into a Cold War-style arms race.


Disease Fears Ground Reindeer for Holidays

CNN reports that some states in the Southeast, concerned over chronic wasting disease, which is to deer what mad cow disease is to cattle, won't allow reindeer to cross state lines even for Christmas exhibitions.


Indonesians huddle in tents in quake-hit Sumatra

BENGKULU, Indonesia  - Frightened residents on Indonesia's Sumatra island huddled in tents outside their damaged homes on Friday, traumatized by the latest of nearly 40 aftershocks since a huge earthquake struck two days ago.


Ukraine Readies Knife-Edge Poll Amid Demo Threats

Ukraine prepared Saturday for a knife-edge presidential election amid threats by the opposition contender to launch street protests if he is denied the leadership by cheating.


NHL Players, Coaches Bide Time in Lockout

The hum from machinery tucked under the seats at Joe Louis Arena was the only sound heard. The ice surface was empty — and so were the stands. Welcome to the NHL lockout.


Famed Brazilian Music Producer Killed in LA Crash

A Brazilian music producer who was a leading nominee at the Latin Grammy awards was killed in a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles early on Thursday, hours after leaving the show, police and his record label said.


Legendary astronaut John Young said Thursday, on the verge of his retirement, that NASA has not changed its safety culture since the Columbia accident but has done all it can to improve the space shuttle and should return to flight as soon as possible.


You're an Obsession, You're My Obsession

In his new film, "Enduring Love," Rhys Ifans, ever the loose cannon, forms an attachment to a man that is beyond sex, beyond love, beyond control.


An election planned for DR Congo in June may have to be delayed, the head of the electoral commission admits.


Progenics and partner Wyeth announce plans to start three new clinical trials.


McGraw-Hill Sees Double-Digit Profit Growth

McGraw-Hill Cos. Inc. on Tuesday backed its prior forecast of double-digit percentage growth in profits per share for continuing operations for 2004 and said it also expects double-digit gains in 2005, led by its education and financial services units.


Nissan Is Offering Buyouts at 2 Tennessee Factories

As stagnant sales end a streak of record profits, the company said it expected about 300 workers to take buyouts.


To a style aficionado, âMad Menâ is that rare TV show in which an ashtray, a lipstick or an aerosol tin gets star treatment.


U.S. employers added to payrolls at  the fastest clip in seven months in October, the Labor  Department said on Friday, spurred by rebuilding in the  hurricane-battered Southeast and brisk hiring in service  industries.


HP contacted by U.S. attorney in leak probe

Hewlett-Packard Co. HPQ.Nhas been   contacted by the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of   California regarding the company's probe into media leaks, the   company said in a regulatory filing made on Monday.


Low-Interest Loans to Help Float Sewerage Upgrades

By Jerome L. Sherman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  Mar. 13--WASHINGTON -- Southwestern Pennsylvania stands to benefit from a  package of $14 billion in low-interest loans that the U.S. House approved last  week to help local governments pay for improvements to their sewage systems.


Feinstein Criticizes DHS on Foreigner Exit Program

Supporters of the troubled US-VISIT program warned yesterday that the decision to suspend a crucial part of the national security program launched after the 2001 attacks will leave the nation vulnerable to terrorism.


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Three bombs exploded at a neighborhood celebration today in western Baghdad, killing 35 children and seven adults, officials said.


MIKE WENDLAND: Messaging update is mostly good news

After years of being deluged with ever-increasing loads of spam, Internet users are starting to turn to instant-messaging applications instead of e-mail.


City Room: City Cuts Employee Parking Privileges

Mayor Bloomberg announced that the number of city-issued parking placards to city employees will be reduced by at least 20 percent. New steps will be taken to reduce misuse of the permits.


Abuses in Afghan Campaign, But UN Sees Fair Vote

The campaign for Afghanistan's landmark  presidential election has been marred by intimidation and  official partiality, the United Nations said on Sunday, but it  expects this week's vote to be relatively free and fair.


Asian stocks were mixed in thin pre-holiday trade on Friday, with steel shares tracking a fall in the U.S. steel sector overnight on concerns about slackening China demand.


LOS ANGELES - He hasn't been an entertainer for decades, but when the folk-rock singer once known as Cat Stevens has resurfaced over the years, it's usually in a way that stuns or confuses the fans who still love his old songs.


General Motors is recalling more than 717,000 minivans because of problems with the power sliding door. The company and federal government officials say passengers can hurt wrists or arms by holding the interior


Blair Gives Qualified Iraq Apology to Woo Party

Tony Blair offered his Labour party on Tuesday a partial apology for waging war in Iraq -- a desperate attempt to pull supporters back behind him ahead of an election next year.


President Bush yesterday named seven more members to the commission reviewing the treatment of wounded veterans and the conditions at U.S. military and veterans hospitals:


Javy Lopez was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to Boston on Friday, a deal that gives the former All-Star another chance to play and provides the Red Sox a replacement for injured catcher Jason Varitek.


either the recent Senate testimony of David Graham, an unhappy Food and Drug Administration employee, nor the controversy over Merck Inc.


Militant group claims to have killed 11 Iraqi guardsmen

An Iraqi militant group said on its Web site Thursday that it had killed 11 Iraqi troops taken hostage south of Baghdad and posted video of the bound men being shot or beheaded.


Lawmaker: FDA Resisting Antidepressant Probe

A top Republican lawmaker on  Thursday charged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with  hindering a congressional investigation into whether the agency  suppressed a possible link between antidepressant use and  suicidal behavior in youth.


Strap-on stealth jetplane for special forces

Gets you in really deep but with no way to back out DSEi OK, so you're an elite special forces type. You're just checking that your beeper shows enough that the girls across the bar will notice it, when the damn thing goes off. You race into the barracks.â¦


Clashes in Baghdad Slum Kill 22 Iraqis, US Soldier

Iraqi fighters battled US troops in a Baghdad slum district Tuesday, raising the death toll to 22 Iraqis and one US soldier and threatening to wreck a cease-fire called by rebel Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.


Greek sprinters charged with dodging doping test

Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou were charged Thursday with avoiding a drug test on the eve of the Athens Olympics and faking a motorcycle accident hours later.


U.S. envoy criticizes Bangladesh's interim govt

Bangladesh's caretaker government has  failed to be neutral ahead of January elections, the U.S.  ambassador said on Sunday, echoing criticism of a multi-party  alliance that has demanded electoral reforms.


BT Group to buy US Infonet for 520m pounds

Telecoms operator BT Group said it had agreed to buy Californian voice and data network service provider Infonet Services Corp for 965 million dollars (520 million pounds).


Lage Raho Munnabhai is a film that makes you laugh, cry, and feel good to be a human being.


Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi dropped his objection to Anthem Inc.'s purchase of WellPoint Health Networks Inc. after the companies agreed to spend $265 million, more than double their previous commitment


Nfld. mother arrested in Cape Breton on child assault charges

ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. (CP) - A Newfoundland mother accused of assaulting her children made a brief court appearance Monday after being arrested in Nova Scotia on the weekend.


Blog: Like only they can, the Onion has posted a list of its favorite features on Apple's iPhone.


The judge who indicted Chile's former dictator on rights charges says pleas of dementia will no longer stick.


Vicenza, 15:20 - CALCIO, VICENZA: GIUBILATO IN PRESTITO AL BOLOGNA

Il Vicenza ha ceduto in prestito al Bologna il difensore David Giubilato, 31 anni. Il giocatore era...


Boy rescued from earthquake rubble wants mom

The 2-year-old boy rescued after being under rubble for four days after an earthquake in Japan, keeps asking about his mother. "When will my mom come?


US marines arrive in the Philippines to help with storm relief

The first batch of US marines has arrived in the Philippines to help in relief efforts following storms which have left up to 1,500 people dead or missing, a US military spokesman said.


The Spanish press is deeply divided on Tuesday as it reflects on former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar's testimony at an inquiry into the Madrid bombings.


2 Spitzer Aides Not Questioned Over Police Use

The roles of two of Gov. Eliot Spitzerâs top staff members in the internal effort to damage Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno have drawn intense attention.


Girl with eight limbs undergoes operation

Doctors in India begin surgery on two-year old girl who was born with four arms and four legs.


A secret deal is reportedly struck allowing the US to base missiles for its Son of Star Wars programme in the UK.


For three years, Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald knew the answer to one of the biggest questions in Washington: Who leaked the identity of CIA operative Valerie Plame?


Fundamental Mormons seek recognition for polygamy

CENTENNIAL PARK, Arizona  - When Ephraim Hammon returns home from a day of working construction near Arizona's border with Utah, he's greeted by his wife SherylLynne. And then by his wife Leah.


Obama coasts to easy win in South Carolina

Barack Obama easily  won South Carolina's bitterly contested Democratic presidential  primary with the aid of heavy black support on Tuesday, dealing  a setback to rival Hillary Clinton after a week of political  brawling.


Democratic White House candidate Barack Obama on Wednesday said rival Hillary Rodham Clinton is too polarizing to win the presidency and she has taken positions shared by President Bush and Republican candidate John McCain for political expediency.


Microsoft's Ballmer makes a pitch for unifying devices

Is one mobile device capable of doing all things ever going to be a reality for your pocket? Microsoft's Steve Ballmer seems headed in that direction, even though some realize there are limits to unification.


Madrid, 13:49 - CALCIO, SPAGNA: MUORE IN CAMPO ARBITRI IN PARTITA DILETTANTI

Un arbitro spagnolo di 50 anni è morto mentre dirigeva una gara della Seconda Divisione regio...


Prior to being routed by the short-handed Sacramento Kings Wednesday night, Coach Isiah Thomas said that he believed his Knicks team would one day win a championship.


'Siamo vicini agli imprenditori taglieggiati da estorsione'


BSkyB launches a free digital satellite TV service which offers 140 channels for a one-off fee of Â£150.


Amazon.com launched the public beta of its digital music store today with over 2 million DRM-free tracks available, though many artists are missing from the store's catalog.


Anchored by Dulles, the fifth-busiest airport in the United States for scheduled arrivals and departures, the Northern Virginia corridor has become a driving force in Washington's economy


Security: Is technology saint or sinner?

Data pragmatism Analysis The latest problem to be thrown at us, on top of war, global warming, disease etc, is that we are "sleepwalking into a surveillance society".â¦


Set-Top Box Delivers Unlimited Porn for $10 a Month

At the Adult Entertainment Expo, held concurrently with CES in Las Vegas, FyreTV demonstrated an internet-connected set-top box that provides all the high-definition porn video you can watch for $10 per month.


Ruins, deaths don't stop family's return

Twice a day, the tourists come. They smile -- striking poses on the severed porch just yards from where Robert Green says Ditty died with his two kids. Two years after Green lost everything -- family and possessions -- the gawkers are another reminder of just how far from normal his life is after Katrina.


Amato: attentato alla democrazia, sicurezza per banche dati


Andover wanted to make a strong impression last night against Haverhill. It didn't wait long.


Sir Elton: Taiwanese reporters "rude, vile pigs"

Sir Elton John is reported to have expressed displeasure at a swarm of reporters in Taiwan by calling them "rude, vile pigs.".


Gold medal heroes Kelly Holmes and Matthew Pinsent led Great Britainâs Olympic and Paralympic athletes on a celebratory party through the streets of central London today.


Catania, 11:34 - CALCIO, CATANIA: TORNA IL CALCIO GRAZIE AGLI STUDENTI

Nonostante la squalifica subita dal Catania, nel fine settimana torna il calcio giocato allo stadio ...


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Scores feared dead in Siberia runway crash

A Russian passenger plane veered off the runway on landing early Sunday, hit a concrete barrier and burst into flames, a government spokeswoman said. About 150 people were reported killed in the crash in the Siberian city of Irkutsk.


Bergamo, 19:45 - CALCIO, ATALANTA: UN MESE DI STOP PER COSTINHA

L'Atalanta dovrà fare a meno per un mese di Costinha. Il portoghese si è sottoposto ad...


Italian senator calls ambulance to beat traffic

An Italian senator's boast on television that he cheated traffic jams in Rome during a visit by U.S. President George W. Bush by calling an ambulance may cost him a court appearance, officials said on Sunday.


Fox News Did Not Defame JonBenet Family -Judge

A judge on Friday threw out a lawsuit  against Fox News filed by the parents of murdered child beauty  queen JonBenet Ramsey, saying the network did not defame the  couple or their son.


Fingerprints on File, Right From the Patrol Car

A mobile wireless system being tested in Oregon allows police officers in the field to check fingerprints against state and national databases.


A Moscow court jails a journalist for five years in connection with his reporting on the Chechnya conflict.


America's leading independent film festival, Sundance, is putting world cinema and US films on an equal footing with the creation of international competitions for the first time.


Warlord Will Be Tried for Beslan - Chechen Rebel

Chechnya's rebel leader said on Friday that warlord Shamil Basayev would go on trial for the mass hostage-seizing at a Russian school that ended with more than 320 people being killed, half of them children.


Cyclist Michael Rogers could benefit for the second time in a month from a crackdown on drug cheats, this time by picking up an Olympic bronze medal.


Fla. Cleanup Is Biggest in FEMA's History

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Floridians were again settling into the discomforts of a post-hurricane reality: lines for bags of ice or a hot meal, damaged homes that will take months to repair, and stifling heat and darkness amid widespread power outages...


A settlement announced on Tuesday between Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema could bring âThe Hobbitâ to movie theaters by December 2010.


Though the American president isn't going to Lebanon, the nation's Islamic militants are ready if he decides to drop by


Eight Marines were killed and nine others wounded west of the capital on Saturday when a suicide car bomb rammed into their convoy, military officials said, making it the deadliest day for the US forces in half a year.


Polluting lorries to pay up as London's low emission zone kicks in

The most polluting lorries driving into London will have to pay a charge of 200 pounds from Monday, under new rules aimed at cutting pollution in the capital.


Airline passengers are used to worrying mostly about arriving or departing on time. Their carrier's financial condition? That's someone else's worry.


Bruxelles e il colosso del software sul lancio di 'Vista'


Protesters vent anger at Parmalat hearing

With banner-toting protesters outside and so many lawyers inside they could not all fit in the court, the first legal proceedings in Italy to arise from the Parmalat scandal began yesterday in Milan.


CEO who once led company to industry glory has found himself under fire in recent years. LONDON -- Michael Eisner, who led the Walt Disney Co.


L'uomo,in carcere dal 27/11,accusato di sequestro e omicidio


Venezuelans cling to 0.7p litre of petrol

People of Venezuela fight to keep cheap petrol as government remains wedded to subsidy


SoCal slaughterhouse at center of recall

An undercover video showing crippled and sick animals being shoved with forklifts has led to the largest beef recall in the United States and a scramble to find out if any of the meat is still destined for school children's lunches.


New Delhi: Although Indian garment manufacturers cannot beat the Chinese capability in supplying bulk orders to retail chains in the developed world, with the imminent end of the global quota regime in textiles and clothing, getting supply of quality


MPs have called for a voluntary industry code of conduct for ticket touts. How should ticket touts be regulated?


NHL The Philadelphia Flyers finally traded Peter Forsberg , sending the star center to the Central Division-leading Nashville Predators last night for Scottie Upshall , Ryan Parent , and two draft picks. Forsberg, slowed this season by his chronically troubled right foot, can become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, and the Flyers decided to get ...


Cocaine-use charges send Bush book soaring up bestseller lists

Allegations that US President George W. Bush snorted cocaine at Camp David while his father was in office have fuelled sales of a new, gossip-filled book about the Bush family by controversial celebrity biographer Kitty Kelley.


Surgeons carry out the first full face reconstruction, including the nose, using a single flap of skin.


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Iraqi leader tells Fallujah: Give up al-Zarqawi, or else

As anxiety mounted over a feared wave of insurgent violence during the sacred Muslim month of Ramadan, which begins tomorrow, two roadside bombs in Baghdad killed


A centre in Edinburgh is to develop human stem cell lines to help find treatments for diseases like diabetes.


LG Philips develops LCD panel for next-generation mobile phones

LG Philips LCD said it has developed the industry's first liquid crystal display (LCD) panel for next-generation mobile phones, allowing a clearer playback of video clips.


Welcoming Testing, Team Battles Cyclingâs Image

A pro cycling team has adopted a drastic and innovative anti-doping program to prove that its riders are clean.


MOSCOW, Nov 16 (RIA Novosti) - It took the Japanese government quite a while to respond to a Sunday announcement from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about Moscow's readiness to give two of the South Kuriles to Tokyo in exchange for a peace treaty


L'iniziativa e' a Fune Val Gardena-Alpe di Siusi


KANSAS CITY, Mo.  - Monsanto Co. MON.N on  Wednesday posted a narrower quarterly loss on higher seed sales  even as the agribusiness company struggled with stiff  competition and looming legal liabilities.


S. Carolina, Nevada enter political fray

Voters in two states a continent apart were choosing among Republican and Democratic candidates for president in contests shadowed by racial politics and the threat of recession.


The parents of Madeleine McCann are considering independent tests on the hire car they used in Portugal.


" GFI Software, a leading developer of network security, content security and messaging software, today announced it is tracking a new method through which spammers send messages with MP3 attachments that ...


In the Town Where the Giants Play, a Sense of Being Overlooked

An obscure blue-collar New Jersey town has been the home of the New York Giants for the past 32 years.


The recent federal and state investigations aimed at global insurer American International Group are leading investors to wonder if Chairman Maurice "Hank" Greenberg may soon retire due to so-called regulatory fatigue.


Leaders Launch Drive to Curb Polio in Africa

KANO, Nigeria  - Political leaders and health  workers launched a drive Saturday to immunize more than 80  million children against polio in 23 African nations and fight  back against a resurgence of the crippling disease.


A self-destructing palm tree that flowers once every 100 years and then dies has been discovered on the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, botanists said Thursday.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Just in case it wasn't clear before, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated on Tuesday that the league won't consider a luxury tax system in future negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement.


Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger fired up a stogie during his trip to Canada this week, but did he break U.S. law to do it?


Weekly Unemployment Claims Jump by 20,000

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week by 20,000, the largest jump in a month, the Labor Department reported Thursday.


Conservative MP forced to quit over race comments

A senior member of the Conservative Party was forced to quit Thursday after suggesting being called "a black bastard" was a fact of life for ethnic minority British soldiers.


Amaranth Advisors is said to have sold its book of energy trades to J. P. Morgan and the Citadel Investment Group.


The U.S. military spokesman in Iraq said Wednesday that all indications showed that radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr remained in Iran.


No Man Is a Crystal Meth User Unto Himself

Crystal meth has spread beyond New York's gay club culture to a wider cross section of gay men, especially young ones.


Scientists Watch Polar Areas for Changes

Are we really heading for an ice-free Arctic? More than 50,000 researchers hope to find an answer during a massive study of how global warming and other phenomena are changing the coldest parts of the Earth _ ...Comment


A bronchial infection forced Faith Hill to withdraw from a MusiCares tribute to Aretha Franklin. "I am devastated and deeply disappointed," the 40-year-old country singer said in a statement late Thursday.


The American Cancer Society is launching a new website designed to help you quit smoking. Thursday is the Great American Smoke Out, a day that ranks right up there with new years as a starting point for people to kick the habit.


Ukraine Prime Minister Hit by Thrown Object During Campaign Stop

Herman initially told The Associated Press that someone had thrown a rock or some other "hard object" at Yanukovych.


Company aims to make it easier for Linux to be incorporated into low-cost consumer handsets.


Going native in Barcelona AMD has demo'd its upcoming quad-core Opteron server processor, a few days after launching the gamer-oriented Quad FX, which despite its name is a dual-core part.â¦


EU to Rule on Oracle's Bid for PeopleSoft

European Union regulators will decide Tuesday whether Oracle Corp.'s hostile $7.7 billion bid for rival business software concern PeopleSoft Inc. can proceed, the EU's antitrust chief said Friday.


Sliding home prices are bringing out buyers in Greater Boston, increasing sales, reducing inventories, and even reviving bidding wars in some communities.


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Photogs Sue Diaz, Timberlake for Assault

Two photographers sued Cameron Diaz and her boyfriend Justin Timberlake for assault and battery, claiming the celebrity couple taunted and attacked them outside a fancy hotel.


The Red Sox lost their former ace to the Mets earlier this week, but signed free-agent pitcher Matt Clement on Friday, the Boston Globe reported.


Jerry Pollastrone swears it's not him. It's the wonder kid, highly rated freshman James vanRiemsdyk, in the middle, along with sophomore Bobby Butler on the other side of the ice making plays for the University of New Hampshire men's hockey team.


Behind-closed-doors accord was achieved with a stunning arrogance

A fundamental way in which Canada differs from almost all other countries is that the government here established itself before there were any people here.


ICO to investigate The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) is to investigate eBay after Privacy International lodged an official complaint about the company's data retention practices.â¦


ENGLAND'S rugby league brigade as Jason Robinson and Henry Paul are called up to face Canada. JOE LYDON (backs coach): Ex-GB star who was brought in to try to put potency back into England's sterile back division post World Cup.


Sean Young has entered rehabilitation for alcohol abuse following a weekend outburst in which she was heckling from the audience at the Directors Guild of America awards.


Defence firm BAE Systems agrees to sell its 20% stake in plane firm Airbus to EADS for Â£1.87bn.


Southampton boss Harry Redknapp has hired his former assistant at Portsmouth Jim smith into the same position. The duo enjoyed huge success at Southampton's bitter rivals before resigning last month following


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Hewlett-Packard takes a new approach to software

The company extends a deal with open-source Java software maker JBoss in an effort to compete with IBM.


The actor Heath Ledger has been found dead at a residence in downtown Manhattan, according to a New York police spokesman


Suez-GDF merger frozen until after French presidential elections

The merger of French energy groups GDF and Suez hit more trouble when the Constitutional Council, which rules on the legality of government legislation, said the deal should be delayed until July next year.


Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese are finally reunited in "Shark Tale" but not as director and muse. They provide supporting voices to real star Will Smith in this computer-animated comedy


Droughns Is a Perfect Fit in Shanahan's System With Broncos

Reuben Droughns is on pace to become the fifth different running back to eclipse 1,000 yards in a season under Coach Mike Shanahan.


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EMC, Microsoft perform 'Duet' around ECM

(InfoWorld) - EMC and Microsoft are substantially stepping up their existing enterprise content management (ECM) relationship to provide tighter integration between EMC's Documentum ECM software and Microsoft's Office, Outlook, and SharePoint products. As part of the expanded relationship announced Tuesday, EMC's Documentum will support Microsoft's SQL Server 2005 database later this quarter, according to John McCormick, vice president of product management, content management software at EMC EMC also plans to bring out two services designed to link Documentum and Microsoft software content and archiving, he said. The two services are set to debut early in the first quarter of 2007 as Microsoft releases SharePoint Server 2007. EMC expects to release pricing for the two services -- EMC Documentum Content Services for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 and EMC Documentum Archive Services for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 later this year. The idea is to have Microsoft software as the front-end for Documentum software as a way to increase the number of users of EMC's products and give more Microsoft customers easier access to complex ECM functionality. It's the same strategy Microsoft is adopting with a number of applications partners, notably with SAP around the Duet product, said Rob Bernard, general manager of Microsoft's global independent software vendor team.Â Formerly known as Project Mendocino, Duet was jointly developed by Microsoft and SAP to let users access data and processes from SAP's back-end business applications via Microsoft's front-end desktop Office software suite. "This is the culmination of a vision we've been working on for a number of years," Bernard said. "It's about unifying the front end with the back end that the casual user needs to interact with in ECM, ERP, and CRM." Using the upcoming Documentum archive services, users can manually or automatically flow content from SharePoint repositories to a Documentum repository while enabling users to access and search the content from the SharePoint Server 2007 software. Archiving SharePoint content in Documentum should help companies in meeting compliance regulations, McCormick said. Unlike Duet, the services are only being offered by EMC. The previous ECM relationship between EMC and Microsoft was more reactive than proactive, Bernard said. McCormick agreed. "Before we worked on [Documentum] integration with Office and Outlook 2003," he said. "Microsoft supplied the tools, EMC or our partners built out the solution. This is different. EMC and Microsoft are together." As yet, the two companies aren't working together on Web content management, but that could be a logical next step to further expand their relationship, the executives noted.ADVERTISEMENTMAKE SOA REAL WITH IBM WEBSPHERE PODCASTStreamline processes and maximize efficiency within a proven service oriented architecture. Take back control of your business processes with IBM WebSphere.


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An American woman and young Afghan girl have died from their wounds after a suicide attack in a busy shopping street in the Afghan capital, hospital staff say.


Experts argue that preparations against avian flu have to continue, even if the virusâs failure to mutate into a pandemic strain has given the world more time.


Canadian Rockies Adventure Presents Spectacular Sights

LAKE LOUISE, Alberta, Canada _ What's the perfect way to end the perfect hike at the perfect place in the Canadian Rockies?  To have a spot of tea, of course. The Canadians are, after all, a civilized bunch.


A day after getting his "butt kicked" in the Nevada caucuses, presidential candidate John Edwards said Sunday that he's the only Democrat who can successfully take on Republican John McCain.


Sikh officials in northern India condemn the stoning by students of an important shrine in Pakistan.


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


Liberal Poised to Win in Re-Run Ukraine Vote

KIEV, Ukraine  - Liberal Viktor Yushchenko  predicted victory in the re-run of Ukraine's rigged  presidential election Sunday, a result that could well push the  country closer to Europe after a decade of post-Soviet drift.


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'Sleep Dealer' Injects Sci-Fi Into Immigration Debate

Alex Rivera's eye-opening film delivers a message at Sundance: As technology marches forward, the gulf between the haves and the have-nots will widen into an ugly abyss.


LONDON - Johnny Depp reckons he's no great movie pinup - he just has a "weird job." Arriving Sunday for the premiere of his latest movie, "Finding Neverland," at London's Leicester Square, Depp played down his movie-star image as fans lining the red carpet screamed his name.   "I wouldn't say I'm a heartthrob," he said, as his companion, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis, looked on...


Security Council agrees on Sudan resolution as foes pledge ...

NAIROBI  - UN ambassadors agreed here unanimously on the text of a resolution aimed at restoring peace to war-ravaged Sudan, as the country's main foes promised to conclude talks on their 21-year-old conflict by the end of the year.


Snoring dog forces Romanian to move house

A proud Romanian dog owner was forced to leave his apartment after a court ordered his mastiff to be removed from the building because its snores kept the neighbours awake, officials said.


By THEODORE BALE "The Barber of Seville" was a hot new opera nearly 200 years ago.  In the 21st century, what's hot is contemporary flamenco from Seville.


MUMBAI / NEW DELHI: On the face of it, the Ambani brothers, scions of the founding family of the countryâs largest private-sector conglomerate, Reliance, are as different as the various businesses that make up the group.


Microsoft is abandoning one of its most contentious attempts to dominate the internet after rival technology companies banded together in opposition and consumers failed to embrace it.


Weighing the health benefits, risks of alcohol

There is a drug that can lower your risk of heart attack, diabetes, osteoporosis and mental decline by 30 percent to 60 percent, but doctors aren't prescribing it.


Sen. Hagel retiring, not running for president

Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, a  harsh critic of the Iraq war, plans to retire and will not seek  the Republican presidential nomination next year, a leading  Nebraska newspaper reported on Saturday.


A man is found guilty of murdering his baby stepson in the Aberdeenshire town of Turriff.


Cowboy quarterback Donovan Woods finishes his first season No. 1 on the school chart for total offense by a freshman. The Millwood product entered Wednesday with 1,855 yards (1,491 passing and 364 rushing).


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Australian opposition leader Kevin Rudd is strengthening his lead over PM John Howard, a new poll suggests.


The British actor Ian McShane opens next week as the patriarch Max in Harold Pinterâs âHomecoming,â a man-monster of diminishing powers and, of course, many vulgarities.


NAJAF, Iraq  - A large fire blazed in Najaf in  Iraq Saturday after a series of blasts and gunfire as a U.S.  military plane circled overhead, a Reuters witness said.


Cellist Rostropovich still in hospital, feels better

Cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich, 79, is still receiving treatment at a Moscow hospital where he was taken earlier this month, his secretary said on Friday.


As the seasons change, these tips will help you deal with wind

After a season of near misses in golf's major championships, Ernie Els fired back Sunday to tame the difficult Ireland conditions at the American Express World Golf Championship and quiet the critics.


Democracy Activist Joins Race to Succeed Arafat

A Palestinian democracy activist who has campaigned for non-violent resistance to Israeli occupation said on Saturday he would run for president to succeed Yasser Arafat.


Soy, Fish Oil May Protect Against Alzheimer's-Study

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in soy, fish and other oils and known to provide a range of health benefits, may help protect against Alzheimer's disease, US researchers reported on Wednesday.


Clint Eastwood Wins Major Pre-Oscar Award

In an important pre-Oscar film industry award, the Directors Guild of America named Clint Eastwood best director Saturday for his bittersweet female boxing drama "Million Dollar Baby."


VaxGen Claims Contract for Anthrax Vaccine

The government awarded an $877 million contract to a small California company to make 75 million doses of a new anthrax vaccine. VaxGen Inc.


Parcells hints Henson has good chance of opening at QB

Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells shied away from serious talk about rookie Drew Henson playing quarterback in Thursday's game in a conference call with Chicago media Tuesday, but admitted to hometown writers there is a "good chance'' he will make his


Dell postpones third-quarter results due to accounting probes

In SEC filing Thursday, computer maker again says delay is result of ongoing investigations into accounting and reporting matters.


Unions seek reversal of Harris-era labour setbacks

Ontario union boosters are calling for the Liberal government to reinstate labour laws struck down by the Harris government, and say things are so bad in the province that workers are scared of their bosses.


Ellis, Jets Said Near Contract Extension

Defensive end Shaun Ellis and the New York Jets are "real, real close" to an agreement on a contract extension.


European spacecraft Smart is set to enter into orbit around the Moon on Monday.


Italy wrings hands over work death "plague"

Albanian immigrant Artan Plaka was 19 when his head was crushed in the machinery of a Tuscan textile firm and he became, officially, the 435th death at work in Italy since the start of the year.


Man Sentenced for Cancer Patient ID Theft

A technician at a cancer center has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for stealing the identity of a gravely ill patient, who spent months trying to clear his name while the disease ravaged his body.


U.S. Steps Up Attacks on Iraq Insurgents

BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. forces stepped up operations Tuesday across a wide swath of the Sunni insurgent strongholds northwest of the capital, pounding targets in two cities from the air and supporting Iraqi troops in raids on mosques suspected of harboring insurgents...


Ukraine PM on Verge of Victory, Rival Cries Foul

Ukraine's prime minister was on the verge  of victory in a presidential election on Monday but his  West-leaning rival accused the authorities of mass fraud and  told thousands of supporters to stay on the streets in protest.


Anger mounts in Pakistan over Rushdie award

Legislators in Islamist-ruled northwest Pakistan condemned Britain's award of a knighthood to "Satanic Verses" author Salman Rushdie, amid mounting anger over the honour.


Schumacher tipped to win seventh championship

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS - Although Michael Schumacher could still see his Ferrari teammate Rubens Barrichello take the world title from him, few doubt that he will finalise his seventh championship at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.


The fight for the Internet portal could top $50 billion.


White House Says Close to Intelligence Reform Deal

White House and congressional  officials said on Monday they were close to a deal with a key  Republican lawmaker to end a monthlong standoff over  legislation to overhaul the nation's spy agencies.


Medical Journal Calls for a New Drug Watchdog

The United States needs a better system to detect harmful effects of drugs already on the market, and it should be independent of the Food and Drug Administration and the drug industry, medical


Romance film "Atonement" tops Golden Globes

BEVERLY HILLS, California  - Two movies set against different wars, "Atonement" and "Charlie Wilson's War," dominated the Golden Globe nominations on Thursday with "Atonement" earning seven nods, including a bid for best drama, to lead all film contenders.


Though Fardeen Khan has evolved as an actor, he's yet to taste success.


AT&T unsure about bidding in 700MHz auction

InfoWorld - AT&T hasn't decided whether it will bid for the highly desirable 700MHz band because it doesn't know if it can build a profitable business, given the open-access rules set for the wireless spectrum by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in July.


They cheered Vietnam war hero John McCain on the first night of the Republican National Convention. But they screamed their lungs out for Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor who guided his city through unspeakable horrors and restored its mental health.


Sport: Thaksin Shinawatra offers Sven-Gran Eriksson Â£50m transfer kitty if formal offer is successful this week.


Condos Across Foss Nearly Dead: Developer Agrees to Sell Property to Tacoma for Environmental Programs

By John Gillie, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.  Feb. 9--Forget the dream of buying a condominium on the east side of Tacoma's Thea Foss Waterway.


If you come from the world of Windows, you undoubtedly understand the concept of a shortcut. In the Linux world, shortcuts do exist, but they're generally referred to as symbolic links, or symlinks. They are so named because, like shortcuts, a symlink is really just a symbolic placeholder or link to the file or directory you're trying to get at. read more


If the PGA Tour is looking for a fight with Ernie Els, they may have just come to the right place. Els, who is hoping to become a five-time winner of the World Match Play Championship over Wentworth's demanding


E ighty-year-old Chief Justice William Rehnquist underwent minor surgery during the weekend for thyroid cancer, and three other Supreme Court justices are in their 70s or 80s.


Lethal Strain of Avian Flu Is Reported Found in Pigs in China

A strain of avian influenza among pigs was found at several farms, a discovery that could move the virus a step closer to becoming a deadly problem for people.


Tribal Casinos Surpass Nevada in Revenues

Indian gambling pulled in $18.5 billion in 2004, nearly double the take for Nevada's gambling industry, as tribal casinos boomed ahead.


Court likely to uphold proposed same-sex law; Liberals to move quickly: Cotler

OTTAWA (CP) - Justice Minister Irwin Cotler says he expects the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold his government's proposed same-sex marriage legislation and the Liberals will move quickly to enact it.


Shares of Google slipped after the search engine warned, for the second time in a week, that its fourth-quarter revenue growth rate is likely to slow from previous quarters.


Chinas Still Life surprise winner in Venice

On a night of surprises at the Venice Film Festival, China's "Still Life," about the giant Three Gorges Dam project and its impact on ordinary people, won the top award, while Ben Affleck was..." /> Please ...


Pakistan must clamp down on Islamic militants and keep them from attacking India if peace efforts between the nuclear-armed rivals are to succeed, India's president said Friday, days after the bombing of a train linking the countries killed 68 people.


Democrats' plans to limit President Bush's war authority, forcing a change of course in Iraq are faltering amid party divisions over how quickly and aggressively they should act


U.S. forces focus on north in new Iraq offensive

U.S. forces in Iraq are focusing their latest major operation on al Qaeda guerrillas who regrouped north of Baghdad after fleeing other parts of the country, the U.S. commander for northern Iraq said on Wednesday.


Valencia, 00:23 - CALCIO, ROMA; SPALLETTI: PERSA UN'OCCASIONE

Spalletti amareggiato ma fatalista per la sconfitta subita da una buona Roma a Valencia. "Oggi si po...


After Earthquakes in Japan, Thousands Camp Outside

Braving near freezing temperatures, thousands of residents of northern Japan camped outside tonight, unnerved by aftershocks from the nation's deadliest earthquake in a decade


American Military Relief Effort Picks Up Steam

The American military relief operation picked up steam Monday, with U.S. helicopters dropping off cartons of food aid in Sumatra and warships with 2,200 Marines arriving in the Malacca Straits to ferry supplies to the tsunami-battered Indonesian island.


Horror film Alien vs Predator: Requiem goes to the top of the UK and Ireland box office chart in its opening weekend.


Gaza death toll includes youths caught in the fighting

JABALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip -- One moment, Suleyman abu Foul was at the breakfast table, asking his mother for food. The next, the 15-year-old Palestinian had slipped out unnoticed into a neighborhood torn by more than a week of combat.


Martin meets Libyan strongman Gadhafi to discuss human rights, trade

TRIPOLI, Libya (CP) - Prime Minister Paul Martin met Moammar Gadhafi on Sunday, the latest in a string of world leaders to visit Tripoli following the Libyan strongman's renunciation of terrorism.


75 Percent of Iraqi Oil Line Damage Fixed

Iraqi engineers have fixed most of the damage caused by a sabotage attack earlier this month on the main pipeline carrying Iraqi oil to Turkey, but the country still depends on a network of substitute lines to export crude, an official with the North Oil Co. said on Monday.


Decision on Kosovo imperative by end-June: envoy

Serbia's breakaway province of Kosovo  will be independent one way or the other so the United Nations  should hurry up and pass a formal resolution next month, U.N.  envoy Martti Ahtisaari was quoted as saying on Wednesday.


With real estate prices having risen 500 percent since 2002, Latvia has long been an investment hot-spot where the sector has outstripped its counterparts in EU member states.


Turkey's ruling AK Party won a resounding election victory on Sunday, giving the pro-business, Islamist-rooted party a mandate for reform but potentially setting the stage for renewed tensions with the secular elite.


Pressure Grows Over Foley Case for G.O.P.

House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert faced intensifying questions about the RepublicansÂ response to Representative Mark FoleyÂs messages to a page.


Voting machines ditch ballots in Scotland

Computer says no to tens of thousands of votes More than seventy thousand votes in the recent Scottish elections were rejected by the electronic counting machines, with no human oversight.â¦


MOSTAR, Oct 19 (FENA) - President of the Croatian Parliament,...

President of the Croatian Parliament, Vladimir Seks, welcomed today the decision on integration of Mostar as a step forward in better functioning of the city as a whole.


Universal Not Renewing Annual iTunes Contract

Major press sources including The New York Times this morning are citing anonymous executives reportedly with direct involvement in negotiations, as saying Universal Music Group has opted not to renew its annual contract with Apple's iTunes. The company will instead opt for a month-by-month arrangement, similar to what it has with smaller MP3 distributors.


Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers must compromise for peace: envoy

Sri Lanka said Friday it could not return to the negotiating table with the Tamil Tigers unless there was a guarantee from the rebels that they would not walk away from the talks.


US strikes on Fallujah claims more lives

US air forces struck a house in Falluja, again claiming that it was being used by followers of Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the US military said Saturday.


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The host of Real Time talks about how his outlook has changed, the evolution of the hard-hitting talk show, and the guests he wishes he could get


The rumors will not die that the Germans of DaimlerChrysler will unload off their troubled American unit.


MOUNT ST. HELENS NATIONAL MONUMENT, Wash. - A second long tremor early Sunday and an increase in volcanic gases strongly suggest magma is moving inside this seething volcano.


Seriously ill people should be allowed to smoke marijuana if it is recommended by their doctors. We hope the US Supreme Court agrees and decides that patients in Maine and 10 other states with medical marijuana laws can get around the federal ban on pot.


A woman filed a lawsuit Thursday against a celebrity fashion designer charged with sexually assaulting her and 19 other women and girls.


A woman who forced her two stepchildren to gorge themselves on food and drink, then wallow in and eat their own vomit was sentenced Wednesday to two to six years in prison.


Genentech Beats Forecast but Slips on a Core Drugâs Sales

Genentech reported a 6 percent rise in fourth-quarter profit, but its stock slipped after news that its cancer drug, Avastin, failed to meet sales expectations.


A man barricades himself and possibly a number of hostages in a hotel room in Australia, police say.


As soon as Kerry Triffin spotted a bed crafted from New Zealand rimu wood at a New York design show last year, he wanted to carry it in his Connecticut furniture shop. His wife had a different idea.


Iran has withdrawn its demand that some of its technology be exempted from a freeze on nuclear enrichment activities, diplomats in Vienna say.


NYSE CEO says confident on Euronext merger

NYSE Group Inc.  Chief Executive John Thain said on Tuesday he was confident that shareholders of pan-European bourse Euronext  would approve its planned merger with the New York Stock Exchange.


Former finance chief to stand against Mugabe

Zimbabwe's former finance minister to stand as independent in next month's election in the biggest internal challenge yet to President Mugabe


A trial has begun of 12 people accused of involvement in a slave labour scandal in northern China.


Eastman Kodak Co. (EK.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday raised its growth forecast on digital products and services, the areas the photography company is depending


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Arts & entertainment: Roisin Murphy flown to UK for surgery on eye socket injury sustained in a Moscow club.


(OTTUMWA) Many around the world and in Ottumwa are holding special ceremonies for "World AIDS Day," a special global event dedicated to remembering victims of AIDS, learning more about the devastating effects of the disease and reaffirming the commitment


St. Paul / Landlord Gets Jail Time in Fatal Fire: Code Violations a Factor, Officials Say

By Shannon Prather, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.  Mar. 2--A St. Paul landlord will serve 20 days in jail after admitting to code violations that fire department officials say contributed to the death of one tenant and the injuries of six others during a June apartment fire.


Stocks Open Lower; Oil Near $50 a Barrel

U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday  with oil prices holding near $50 a barrel, while news that U.S.  gross domestic product grew at a stronger-than-expected pace in  the third quarter failed to create excitement on Wall Street.


U.S.-China joint probe nets fake software

SHENZHEN, China  - Pirated software worth $500  million, including counterfeit Microsoft and Symantec products,  has been seized in a long-running joint probe by Chinese police  and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, officials from  both countries said on Tuesday.


Pete Doherty pleaded guilty to a drug charge Tuesday after arriving so late the judge had issued an arrest warrant.


A Tory policy group suggests all married couples get a Â£20-a-week tax break, to help mend a "broken society".


Contrary to popular opinion, adults do eat more healthily than they did as children.


President Vladimir Putin told a congress of Russia's dominant party Monday that he would agree to become prime minister if Dmitry Medvedev is elected as his successor Â and said he would not seek to make the premiership more powerful.


Money Tip Act quick when luggage is lost

NEW YORK - You've arrived at your travel destination only to find that your luggage has not. Certain actions can make a big difference in how quickly your bag is recovered or in what kind of reimbursement you'll receive if it's lost.


England shock France thanks to a huge performance in Paris to earn their place in the World Cup final.


Britain to cut Iraq troop levels by quarter

Britain said on Wednesday it would withdraw almost a quarter of its troops from Iraq in coming months when thousands of additional U.S. soldiers will arrive to try to restore order in Baghdad.


What started as a few seconds of terror for a driver in Utah has become a set of photos so unbelievable they're making their rounds on the Web's myth-busting circuit.


SAO PAULO, Brazil : Jenson Button said he will give his all for BAR-Honda next season despite admitting he is disappointed to be staying with the team beyond the end of the year.


Dozens More Killed In New Fighting In Iraq

American and Iraqi forces once again fought with Insurgents in the cities of Falluja and Tall 'Afar, killing dozens of Iraqis in airstrikes and gunbattles.


There are signs that companies, and many employees, are tiring of the informality that casual Friday inspired and getting back to serious dressing.


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Indonesia Police Say Five Linked to Embassy Blast

Indonesian police said on Friday they  had a fifth person in custody believed to be linked to the  bombing of Australia's embassy in Jakarta that killed nine  people earlier this month, an officer said on Friday.


Scientists are hoping that "playing" a tiny guitar string will be able to help weigh molecules to discover more about them.


European equity markets made a positive start to trading on Monday and moved higher by mid-morning, helped by strength in the banking and carmakers sectors.


Shares in Electrolux rise 14% after it says it plans to relocate 10 of its 27 western Europe and North American plants to cheaper parts of the world.


Rome court weighs homicide case against U.S. soldier

A Rome judge opened hearings on Wednesday  on whether to try a U.S. soldier for shooting dead an Italian  intelligence agent in Iraq last year while he was escorting a  freed hostage to safety.


Angela Bassett will  co-star in "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns."


Mike Nifong, the disgraced former Durham County district attorney, was held in criminal contempt of court Friday for lying to a judge when pursuing rape charges against three falsely accused Duke University lacrosse players.


China says director is irresponsible for pulling out of Olympic role in protest over Darfur crisis


Average Czech wage up at Kc17,738/mth in Q3

PRAGUE- The average gross monthly wage in the Czech Republic reached Kc17,738 in the third quarter, the Czech Statistical Office CSU said.


Democrat Dennis Kucinich is abandoning his second, long-shot bid for the White House as he faces a tough fight to hold onto his other job Â U.S. congressman.


Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings running back Michael Bennett is expected to miss at least two more games after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday.


Mortgage Firm Sells $500 Million in Stock

Thornburg said the sale would help the company resume making loans and buying mortgage-backed securities.


Alastair Campbell dismisses as a "silly fuss" a row over an e-mail containing a four-letter message sent accidently to a BBC reporter.


Sudanese gov't, rebels resume peace talks

A second round of peace talks between the Sudanese government and Darfur rebel groups resumed Monday in Abuja, capital of Nigeria, as the Sudanese government said two newly-emerged rebel groups could be allowed to join them.


Finance Chief of Google Plans His Retirement at 53

George Reyes will be one of only a few of the Internet search giantâs top executives to have left since its founding in 1998.


MONTREALâBombardier Inc. common stock jumped 10 per cent yesterday as the market reacted to news the transportation giant has been selected to share in a major railway project in China.


Bush wants $140 billion economic package

President George W. Bush on Friday called for a package of tax cuts and other measures totaling around $140 billion to shore up the fragile U.S. economy.


Tens of thousands of Baghdad residents were ordered to leave homes they are occupying illegally in an effort to reverse the tide of sectarian cleansing.


Up to 4-Week Wait for Apple IPod Shuffle

It could be deja vu all over again for Apple Computer Inc. .


Former board member Tom Perkins alleges the computer giant hired consultants to pose as himself and other board members to fraudulently obtain private phone records. By Kim Zetter


Altec Lansing has been around since before the dawn of stereo. Altec Lansing was formed in 1941 when Altec purchased the Lansing Manufacturing Company.


Sudanese president says ready to observe ceasefire

Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir  said on Friday his government was willing to observe a  ceasefire in Darfur from the start of peace talks with the  rebels next month.


U.S., Arabs rush military aid to Lebanon

The United States and Arab allies rushed military aid to Lebanon Friday, boosting its strength ahead of a possible army assault to crush al-Qaida-inspired Islamic militants barricaded in a Palestinian refugee camp.


Intel Sees Web Buckling, Invests in New Systems

Intel Corp.  on Thursday outlined its vision of the Internet of the future, one in which millions of computer servers would analyze and direct network traffic to make the Web safer and more efficient.


Group Says Russia Now at 'Not Free' Status

Russia has restricted rights to such an extent that it has joined the countries that are not free for the first time since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union, Freedom House said Monday, marking Moscow's march away from the Western democracies it has embraced as diplomatic partners.


Only injury can stop peerless Federer at Masters Cup

Last season, Roger Federer left Houston not even the top-ranked player of the year. He returns to the Westside Tennis Club next week to defend his Masters Cup title as the most


Twin Delivers Quadruplets on Her Birthday

WYNNEWOOD, Pa. - The odds of a fraternal twin giving birth to two sets of identical twins may be one in a million, but Geana Morris can attest to it...


Fox launches new Christian home-video unit

Twentieth Century Fox launched a  Christian home-video label on Tuesday, becoming the first major  studio with a business unit devoted to the church-going  audience that turned "The Passion of the Christ" into a  blockbuster.


Greece's Fani Halkia takes gold in the women's 400m hurdles to send the Athens crowd wild.


Hurricane Remnants Spawn Northern Floods

The storm that was once Hurricane Ivan was long gone, but its aftereffects pounded parts of the East like a hangover Sunday, as rivers and small streams swollen beyond their banks by earlier torrential rain forced new evacuations in five states.


It's Enough to Give You the Ghillies ; FISHING LINES

By Keith Elliott  What do you buy for the fisherman who thinks he's got everything? Take no notice of those brain-dead guides that only plug their advertisers' wares: what you really need is the Elliott Guide to a Creative Angling Christmas.


Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has revealed he is close to a return to action after two months out with a knee problem.


A look at NBC's coverage of the Summer Olympics from Athens:


Titmice guide out-of-town birds to best food, water

Traveling around the state last week, I noticed the fall foliage making its rapid transition to winter. In fact, Birmingham experienced its first freeze of the season - three weeks later than the normal date of Nov.


Nation of Islam's future uncertain as Farrakhan prepares to step down

The fiery leader helped the group become more engaged in US society but didn't groom a successor.


Rise in Chinaâs Pork Prices Signals End to Cheap Output

Rising prices are causing Chinese companies to raise prices for exports, particularly on one critical commodity: pork.


Google reportedly in talks to buy YouTube for $1.6b

SAN FRANCISCO -- A purchase by Google Inc. of YouTube Inc. would give the most-used Internet search engine a website of video clips that is visited by more than 34 million Americans each month.


U.S. video game sales rise 31 percent in June

U.S. sales of video game hardware  and software in June rose 31 percent from a year ago, driven by  stronger demand for gaming consoles from all three major  industry players, market data showed on Monday.


Family's health history can be ally against disease

At family gatherings, talk of the latest ailments is a dinnertime staple. Federal health officials want Americans to take that a bit further over the Thanksgiving weekend and serve


Wi-Fi cameras crack down on rogue parking in U.K.

Using a CCTV network, London's city of Westminster can now identify parking offenses without the need for human intervention.


Airline Alliances Aim for New Efficiencies and Traveler Loyalty

FOR two weeks every other month, Andy Jent heads from Dallas to Asia for a regional meeting with clients of CXO, his crisis-management firm. But rather than use a conventional travel agent or reserve flights online, Mr. Jent books his trip through the international reservations department at oneworld, a global alliance of 10 airlines anchored around American Airlines.


Charles: 'We look forward after Istanbul blast'

The Prince of Wales has attended the reopening of the British Consulate General in Istanbul after it was hit by a suicide bomb attack.


About 150 union workers at three grocery chains today debated whether to offer their employers more concessions, two days before a contract extension was to expire.


In passerella una donna giovane ma non piu' 'bambolina'


Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD), the maker of Budweiser, The King of... a new hybrid drink for "contemporary" adults? No, the slogan doesn't have the same ring to it as the King


Natalie Portman on Working with Mike Nichols, the Nude Scene, and ...

Director Mike Nichols worked with Natalie Portman on "The Seagull" back when Portman was still a teenager. Since that time, the two have remained close with Nichols playing a second father/mentor role in Portman's life.


Turkey bombs northern Iraq: Iraqi official

SULAIMANIYA, Iraq  - Turkish warplanes targeting Kurdish rebels bombed villages deep in northern Iraq on Sunday, killing one woman and forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes, Iraqi officials said.


Warren Buffett avoids five types of stocks. Maybe you should, too.


Baghdad Blasts in Green Zone Kill 8 Civilians, Military Says

Eight civilians were killed and at least three were wounded in two blasts in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, which houses government offices, Lieutenant Colonel James Hutton, a US military


Boston Red Sox postseason hero Derek Lowe appeared Sunday to be on the verge of joining the Los Angeles Dodgers.


Arafat 'Very Sick,' Palestinian Leaders Summoned

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian President  Yasser Arafat's health has worsened sharply and he is slipping  in and out of consciousness at his besieged West Bank  headquarters, officials and medics said Thursday.


Company Widens World of Wiki: St. Paul-Built Box Allows Firms to Get All Employees on the Same Page.

By Leslie Brooks Suzukamo, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.  Sep. 15--E-mail makes communication easy. Sometimes, too easy. In the course of putting together a project, hundreds of e-mails can shoot back and forth, and it's tough to keep track of the latest version.


Iraq: il fratello dell'ostaggio britannico accusa gli Usa

LONDRA - Il fratello dell'ingegnere britannico, rapito a Bagdad con due cittadini statunitensi dal gruppo guidato dal leader di Al Qaeda in Iraq, Al Zarkawi, ha accusato gli Stati Uniti di aver impedito il rilascio dell'ostaggio.


Senate debates $32.1 bln in energy incentives

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday rejected  contentious incentives to convert coal into liquid transport  fuels, as tax-writers proposed giving $32.1 billion in new  incentives to produce cleaner energy, and sticking Big Oil with  most of the bill in the form of new taxes.


Estonia's Jewish community broke ground Thursday on a new synagogue to replace the house of worship destroyed by bombing in World War II.


Fire at Turkish copper mine kills 19, injures 17

A fire raged through a copper mine in northern Turkey on Wednesday, killing 19 workers and injuring 17 others. Rescuers were searching the smoke-clogged shafts to make sure no one was left inside.


Ministro Economia, redistribuzione reddito verso i poveri


Dirk Nowitzki claimed it was just another regular-season game. His playoff-like intensity against the Golden State Warriors told a different story.


Spain stepped closer to their second  consecutive Davis Cup final appearance on Saturday after Tommy  Robredo and Rafael Nadal claimed a tense doubles victory over  France.


Big Losers, but Can Viewers Keep the Pace?

Some find the contestantsâ drastic weigh loss on âThe Biggest Loser,â the NBC reality series, undermining for its viewers also trying to lose pounds.


A tentative $1 billion agreement reached by Delta Air Lines and its pilots union late Wednesday seemed to come at a painful, but practical cost.


Opposition Predicted to Win in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indoesia Sept. 19, 2004 - Indonesian voters hungry for change are expected on Monday to do something that was unthinkable during the country's three decades of authoritarian rule toss out an incumbent


Movie Review | 'Black Sheep': Oh, Dolly! When Sheep Go Bad, Forget the Peace in the Valley

âBlack Sheepâ is essentially a silly, grisly elaboration of a simple idea: What if sheep started feasting on human flesh and turning their victims into huge ovine zombies?


Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, 'People' magazine reported on Sunday.


Zend Developer Zone: Initial Release of Zend_Locale_UTF8

The Zend Developer Zone has taken a look at the first release of the Zend_Locale_UTF8 component for the Zend Framework and some comments from it's lead developer, Andre Hoffmann.    Andre Hoffmann posted a blog entry today to talk about his work on Zend_Locale_UTF8: "I just released the first version of Zend_Locale_UTF8.It doesn't come with all functions nor with the best performance, but it shows how the current state of development is."    He also lists some of the things still missing from the component, including: unit tests, substr, strstr, PHP6 support, and mbstring support.


The number of malnutrition cases recorded by hospitals rises for the fourth year in a row, figures show.


Roderick R. Paige has informed the White House that he plans to resign from his job as secretary of education next week, and President Bush will accept his decision


The Lede: Burning Man Suspectâs Merry Interview

A mugshot for the ages. (Photo: Pershing County Sheriff’s Office) First we heard the news about the guy arrested for burning the Man way before the appointed time at the Burning Man festival. Then we saw his mug shot. And now Paul Addis has emerged in his full glory, delivering a superbly cuckoo performance during an [...].


Dice il documento finale del summit di tre giorni a Roma


Venezuela's parliament is set to discuss for a second time President Chavez's  call for constitutional changes.


Colorado Campus Bans Beer Sales at Stadium

Colorado State University, plagued by  drinking binges that led to the death of a student and a  weekend of rioting, has banned all beer sales at the football  stadium starting with the homecoming game this weekend,  officials said on Friday.


Taleban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar issues a statement mocking foreign troops and vowing to fight on.


Official: OPEC to Cut Production Next Year

OPEC will cut back on oil production early next year in a bid to stave off a further decline in the world price, Kuwait's oil minister said Thursday.


An extra-special win for Rodrigues as New Bedford boxes out Brockton

Years from now, when New Bedford boys' basketball coach Ed Rodrigues looks back on his career, he can think fondly of his 400th win.


Tough Warnings Ordered for All Antidepressants

FRIDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDayNews) -- All antidepressants must carry a "black box" warning, the government's toughest safety alert, saying the drugs have been linked to increased suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, U.S. health officials announced Friday.


Lebanese PM accuses Hezbollah of plotting coup

Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora accused the pro-Syrian Hezbollah party of plotting a coup against him on Friday, escalating the war of words between the Western-backed government and opposition forces.


Comcast announces open cable standards one day early

UPDATED - Comcast Corp. Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts is giving a keynote speech to CES, and according to an Associated Press story this morning, he's speaking about the "tru2way" initiative.


VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Magma continued to push into Mount St. Helens, where it was building a lava dome in the volcano crater, scientists said Monday.


Elderly Blindness Drug Impresses FDA Panel

A drug that attacks a major form of elderly blindness passed a key hurdle Friday as the government's scientific advisers decided that it poses no significant risks.


LONDON, England -- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has invited media giants Time Warner, Bertelsmann and Walt Disney to discuss possible bids for its commercial sales and publishing arm, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.


Red Bull Racing say they want to sign David Coulthard so that they have an experienced driver for their first Formula One season next year.


Oleic Acid Key to Anti-Cancer Effect, Study Finds

Scientists have discovered why eating a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables and particularly olive oil can help to protect women from developing breast cancer.


Gulf of Mexico earthquake felt in Southeast US

A strong earthquake rumbled in the   Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and was felt across the southeastern   United States, the U.S. Geological Service said.


Celebrity Nativity Scene Draws Ire in U.K.

Christian leaders on Wednesday denounced a Nativity scene at a London wax museum featuring soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria, a former Spice Girl, as the parents of Jesus.


Middle East ; Israeli airstrike wounds three Palestinians in Gaza

Middle East News, Three Palestinian fighters were injured in an Israeli missile strike on their car in the southern Gaza Strip, witnesses and medics said on Thursday.


More Americans are Googling themselves  -  and many are checking out their friends, co-workers and romantic interests, too


Earthquakes Off Ecuador's Coast Spark Fear

Dozens of earthquakes have hit Ecuador over the past week, sparking alarm in fishing villages and prompting a top geophysicist Tuesday to dismiss the chances of a major temblor or tsunami.


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


DEAUVILLE, France, Sept 9  - Film diva Nicole Kidman, 24 hours after dazzling the Venice film festival even if her new movie did not, was set for another star turn at yet another celebration of cinema on Thursday, this time in the French seaside


Tra capoluoghi primato a Siena, seguita da Firenze e Milano


Johannesburg - Blood donations have dropped dramatically after it was revealed that the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) used racial classification to determine the risk factor of blood.


With the release of Windows Mobile 6 at 3GSM, several companies have unveiled new phones based on the platform. Among them are a high end PDA phone from Toshiba, and smartphone devices from HP and HTC.


Boom time hits Cambodia, but not all are smiling

After decades of war and upheaval, including the Khmer Rouge "Killing Fields", Cambodia is enjoying an unprecedented boom, its economy expanding at around 10 percent annually for the last five years.


Outsourcing provider Achievo raises $24 million

Outsourcing services provider Achievo, which has much of its operations based in China, has raised $24 million from private and institutional investors, the company announced Monday.


Mets Decide the Time Is Right for a Cable Network of Their Own

Taking a cue from the Yankees' YES Network, the Mets will form their own cable network in 2006.


Deutsche Telekom, the largest European phone company, has offered to buy out investors in T-Online International, its Internet division, for about E3 billion, aiming to revive growth at its fixed-line business.


Davis Cup semis: US -Belarus, Spain-France

Belarus has never won a Davis Cup title and, until now, has never been in the semifinals. The United States, on the other hand, has 31 titles, although the last was nine years back.


Milano, 12:39 - CALCIO, SERIE B: SONO 16 GLI SQUALIFICATI

Oltre alle 5 giornate infilitte a Nedved, il giudice sportivo in serie B ha fermayo per due turni Se...


Lo comunica lo stato maggiore delle forze armate turche


NEW YORK  - Nearly one third of overweight  or obese teenagers have the metabolic syndrome, a cluster of  disorders that raise the risk of developing heart disease and  diabetes, according to a new report.


Appeals Court Upholds Connecticut Execution Stay

A federal appeals court upheld a stay  of execution for convicted serial killer Michael Ross on  Tuesday, sending his case back to a lower court to determine if  a public defender may intervene on his behalf.


High court may rule on the legality of President Bush's use of the controversial tactic to fill judicial vacancies. By Warren Richey | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.


Britain is considering whether to permit research using animal eggs to create human stem cells — a process that tests the ethical boundaries of cutting-edge scientific research.


The creator of  the first privately-financed craft to carry a human into space traveled to New York to show detailed models of a new bigger, model.


Blazing Speed: The Fastest Stuff in the Universe

SAN DIEGO -- If you're light, it's fairly easy to travel at your own speed --    that is to say 186,282 miles per second or 299,800 kilometers per second.


Human Rights Watch slams Vietnam over religious repression

Human Rights Watch condemned a crackdown on Mennonite Christians in Vietnam and accused the communist regime of intensifying its campaign against religious freedom.


Chrysler says aims for 1,000 salaried cuts by June

Chrysler Group plans to cut 1,000  salaried jobs by the end of June, the first action under a  previously announced turnaround plan that targets a total of  13,000 job cuts, the automaker said on Friday.


A P.Chigi non solo sindacati, ma tutti i soggetti coinvolti


Pentagon asks for biggest budget hike since World War II

Besides its $515 billion request, the Defense Department wants another $70 billion to cover some of next year's war operations.


As Notre Dame and Navy prepare to face one another Oct. 16, both squads reach the season's midpoint in much better condition than they were one year ago.


Si autosospende dirigente Rai, era direttore di Rai Cinema


The exchange of diplomatic pleasantries during today's summit in Moscow between the Russian and Polish presidents was interrupted by a discussion on the Polish media's coverage of the Beslan hostage crisis.


Early results from the Afghan election suggest interim president Hamid Karzai has won enough votes for victory.


MRI, Not Mammogram, May Be Best For Some Women

A new study finds that, for some women, a mammogram may not be the best way to detect early breast cancer. Researchers say women who have the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations run a better chance of having


Montgomerie Multi-Tasks in Europe's Cause

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan  - Colin Montgomerie is  playing team leader, confidant and chief cheerleader to  Europe's Ryder Cup squad this week -- and he is thriving on the  challenge.


They came to dine at an expensive restaurant along the normally calm harbor in Hamburg. Instead, they got soaked.


Dozens killed in Kenya election protests

Police battled protesters in blazing slums on Monday as President Mwai Kibaki began a second term after a disputed vote that has hurt Kenya's democratic credentials and brought a death toll rising into the dozens.


Parigi, 23:04 - RUGBY, MONDIALI: FRANCIA-IRLANDA 25-3

La Francia ha battuto l'Irlanda 25-3 (12-3) in un incontro valido per la terza giornata del gruppo D...


Englishman Oliver Wilson is the early leader as the 136th Open gets under way at Carnoustie.


Microsoft's Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates will share the stage on Tuesday with nearly 15 system builders in a program to officially launch Microsoft's latest version of its Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system.


Guard to stay in New Orleans through '06

National Guard troops and state police will patrol the city through December, Gov. Kathleen Blanco said Saturday at a summit of law enforcement officials and crime experts called to address a spate of killings marring the recovery from Hurricane Katrina.


Israel approves Palestinian plans to bury Yasser Arafat in Ramallah, as he lies in a deep coma in a French hospital.


For Minaya, Lots of Wheeling, Not Much Dealing

Omar Minaya, the Mets' general manager, is prepared to leave the winter meetings without making a deal, with Carlos Delgado and Richie Sexson seemingly slipping away.


Orthodox church objects to muso's 'untraditional sexual orientation' Elton John is once again taking some stick from true believers in the run-up to his planned 16 June charity gig in Ukraine's capital Kiev, Pravda reports.â¦


Schilling still may pitch for Boston against New York

BOSTON -- With a balky ankle and tight shoes, Curt Schilling took the mound on Friday, throwing batting practice speed in the bullpen during a steady rain.


UN: Effort to cripple al-Qaeda not working

UN report says threat from Al-Qaeda related terrorism remains as great as ever, UN-led sanctions are not working. By Marc Carnegie - UNITED NATIONS.


Clinton, Obama exchange dueling post-debate memos

Bickering broke out on Tuesday between the presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama over whether it would be appropriate to meet troublesome world leaders if either of them wins the November 2008 election.


The UK needs to stand firm against global terrorism, Tony Blair says as three more UK troops are killed.


DAVID Beckham's Real Madrid team-mates threw him in the air during training to celebrate the news he is going to be a dad again.


Britain's Blair to demand answers from Sudan on Darfur

LONDON, Oct 6  -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair was due to arrive in Sudan early Wednesday on a landmark visit during which he is to demand immediate action from the country's leaders over the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn western region of


Fu reso celebre dall'attrice francese Brigitte Bardot


Roma, 12:31 - CALCIO, ARBITRI: BERGONZI PER FIORENTINA-ROMA

Fiorentina-Roma, big match della quinta giornata di serie A in programma domani alle 20:30, sar&agra...


Cartoon legend Joseph Barbera dies at 95

Legendary Hollywood animator Joseph Barbera, whose characters Fred and Wilma Flintstone and Scooby-Doo made generations of people laugh, died on Monday at age 95, the Warner Bros. film studio said in a statement.


A teenager who stabbed a nurse 72 times while she took a cigarette break is found guilty of murder.


Why do so many senior citizens drive such big cars? What do people who have been blind since birth "see" in their dreams? Why can a black man look good in a purple suit, while a white guy would look like a total dork?


Electronic Data Systems offered voluntary early retirement to about 9,200 US employees who are at least 50 years old, the world's second-largest technology services provider said Tuesday.


MILAN Giancarlo Cimoli, chief executive of Alitalia, met Monday with unions representing its employees to find an accord on layoffs and restructuring that would save the Italian state-run airline.


OPEC To Monitor Impact of US Polls on Oil Prices

When asked if OPEC will discuss a possible cut in output in the second quarter of 2005 at its meeting next month in Cairo, OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said: "We do not know yet.


Analyst: Delay in Peterson sentencing phase may aid defense

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. One legal analyst says a delay in the start of the penalty phase in the Scott Peterson murder trial may only help the defense.


HJ Heinz reports drop in quarterly profit

CHICAGO - Ketchup maker HJ Heinz Co. Tuesday reported a 9 percent drop in quarterly profit after spinning off some brands, but demand for new items like Ore-Ida Extra Crispy fries helped to boost sales.


Singer George Michael is told he will not receive a custodial sentence for driving while unfit.


Despite Housing Slide, Real Estate Sites Sell

Although most of the real estate industry wishes it could fast-forward through 2008, a few online start-ups are surviving nicely.


Re-Establishment of Three Dominant Herbaceous Understory Species Following Fine-Scale Disturbance in a Catskill Northern Hardwood Forest

By Tessier, Jack T  TESSIER, J. T. (Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050). Re-establishment of three dominant herbaceous understory species following fine-scale disturbance in a Catskill northern hardwood forest. J. Torrey Bot. Soc. 134: 34-44.


A month from turning 51, Haas finished strong Friday in Atlanta in the Tour Championship by saving par on the 17th from 60 feet away in a bunker, then making a 12-foot birdie putt for a 4-under 66 and a two-shot lead over Stephen Ames.


Tiscali sets 200,000 TV subscriber target

Thinking big, starting small Tiscali's boss has set ambitious targets for its TV over broadband service, after the firm's latest results showed it has been losing subscribers.â¦


Iran warned by U.S. as it holds atom talks with EU

The United States told Iran on Thursday it must change its nuclear course or be isolated, but Tehran remained defiant despite the specter of harsher sanctions as it held talks on its atomic work with the European Union.


Ethnic Georgians in the breakaway South Ossetia region block roads in a further escalation of tensions.


Samsung countersuing Sharp on LCD patents

South Korea's Samsung Electronics  , the world's top maker of large-size liquid crystal  display panels, said on Thursday it was countersuing Japan's  Sharp Corp  for patent infringement.


Exhibitors show off little, large and 3D displays

(InfoWorld) - As in previous years, the IFA international consumer electronics show in Berlin has been a platform for manufacturers to launch innovative gadgets aimed at tech-savvy consumers. This year's event, which runs through Wednesday, is no exception. Texas Instruments Inc. introduced an enhancement to its DLP (digital light processing) projection technology that enables HDTV sets to display 3D (three-dimensional) images. Viewers, however, need to wear special "shuttered" glasses that allow each eye to see only alternate images. Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV demonstrated a 42-inch 3D display that can be viewed without special glasses. The prototype is equipped with a dual-mode control that allows users to display HD content in both 3D and 2D formats on the LCD (liquid crystal display) screen. DisplayLink Corp. showed how its network display system can be used to connect up to three wide-screen HD monitors to a single PC over a USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connection. The ability to connect up to six monitors is planned, the company said. Digital photo frames appear to be in demand, judging by the number of new products unveiled at IFA. Toshiba Corp. launched the seven-inch DPF7XSE digital photo and video frame. The aluminium plate frame contains an 800 x 480 pixel display that can show MPEG-4 and DivX video files or photos accompanied by sound from MP3 or WMA audio files played through a pair of one-watt speakers. It is also equipped with 256M byte of internal flash memory, a USB 2.0 port and a multi-format card reader. Philips showed seven- and ten-inch digital photo frames powered by integrated rechargeable batteries. The frames have USB ports and slots for an array of cards formats, including SD (Secure Digital), Compact Flash, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Duo. Parrot SA's DF7220 digital photo frame can display pictures transferred by card, USB or via a Bluetooth wireless connection. Sandisk Corp. unveiled several new memory cards in Berlin, including a 4G-byte Ultra II SDHC Plus card and the 8G-byte Ultra II Memory Stick Pro Duo, featuring read and write speeds of up to 10M bits per second. The SDHC card will retail for around $80 and the Memory Stick for $160. Worldwide availability is planned for October. For mobile phones such as those from Sony-Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Sandisk announced an 8G-byte Memory Stick Micro (M2) card. It has begun shipping the card to phone manufacturers and mobile phone network operators for evaluation, and plans to sell it in the fourth quarter. Pricing has not yet been determined. For mobile phone users who need to use two different mobile phone networks, Matsunichi Communication Holding Ltd. in Hong Kong unveiled a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) mobile phone equipped with two SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) slots. Both can be active at the same time: dual-SIM adapters for other phones simply select one of two SIMs each time the phone is powered off and on again. The D620 also comes with features found in most higher end phones, such as a camera and media player. For consumers on the go, Philips introduced a new range of slim rechargeable power packs to power up MP3 players, notebook computers and other portable devices. The Power2Charge line of chargers, which use USB (Universal Serial Bus) sockets to connect the devices, can provide up to 15 hours of portable power for applications up to 5 volts. The chargers are designed with folding plugs and LED (light-emitting diode) indicators. The Power2Go range includes a charger that can provide 60 hours of backup power for applications up to 20 volts.


Democrats are hocking their agenda as if they were at a fire sale

Comment is free: Gary Younge:  The Bush years have been so crushing that progressives have set their expectations low.


Apple plays DoCoMo against Softbank over iPhone launch

Apple Inc  is playing Japan's top  mobile operator NTT DoCoMo Inc (9437.T) against No. 3 carrier  Softbank Corp (9984.T) on selling the iPhone in Japan, meeting  executives from both companies, sources said on Tuesday.


At Mexico City's core beats an Aztec heart

A knockout exhibition of Aztec artifacts at New York's Guggenheim Museum reveals a rich culture.


Teenagers who watch a lot of television  with sexual content are twice as likely to engage in  intercourse than those who watch few such programs, according  to a study published on Tuesday.


Mastella, auspico intesa ma crisi non mi spaventano


Google Adds Features to Picasa Photo Service

Web search leader Google Inc.  said late on Monday it has added a variety of new features to its Picasa digital photo service, including the ability to e-mail pictures via its Gmail service.


Bush holds strong on Iraq despite damning report

President insists he has winning strategy in Iraq even as report says Iraqi government has failed to stem violence and bring about reconciliation.


If Bush wins reelection, history shows he may have to overcome fleeing staff, declining support.


De Castro, per prodotti agricoli anche aumento all'origine