A bomb dropped by a U.S. fighter jet was believed to have killed three British soldiers in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defense said Friday. Two other soldiers were injured.


Mibtel +0,01% e SP/Mib -0,03%, Numtel guadagna lo 0,45%


Two Italian sisters and a Russian woman are known to have died the bomb blast at Egypt's hotel on the Red Sea.


Smentito categoricamente presunto coinvolgimento governo


Nayan family to agitators: Lay off Angelito's case

The family of Angelito Nayan appealed Tuesday to kidnappers in Afghanistan to free the United Nations worker and asked some sectors in the Philippines not to exploit their kinsman's plight to advance their political agenda.


Firenze, 17:39 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA; JORGENSEN: A SIENA PROVO AD ESSERCI

Martin Jorgensen, centrocampista della Fiorentina, spera di poter tornare in campo in occasione del ...


Figlio modella e dell'imprenditore torinese Gregorio Marsiaj


Their legs leaden, arms weary, and shooting eyes out of focus, the Bruins last night came out with their "B" game, and were summarily chewed up, 3-1, by a Grade "A" example of stifling New Jersey defense.


"C'e voglia di cambiare, ripristinare preferenza diretta"


Thailand plans to talk with Muslim insurgents: PM

Predominantly Buddhist Thailand, hit by three-year separatist insurgency in which more than 2,000 people have been killed, plans to hold talks with the Muslim rebels, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said on Friday. "It is not a negotiation, but more of a dialogue to build understanding with them, which Malaysia has supported as a good idea," Surayud told reporters when asked if Bangkok would formally ask Kuala Lumpur to be a mediator. But Surayud, who agreed with Malaysian counterpart Abdullah Ahamd Badawi this week to speed up attempts to develop their common border area to help end the violence, declined to say where or when the talks would be held or who would be involved.


'Non sono uscito da An per morire democristiano'


Smaller Boxes, Bigger Plans For IBM Storage

IBM's new four-year storage strategy, laid out last week, came with a few surprises. First, the talk was all about gee-whiz hardware and lower costs, not related services.


Reuters photographer and driver killed in Iraq

An Iraqi photographer and driver working for Reuters in Iraq were killed in Baghdad on Thursday, the international news and information company said.


16.2004. Johnny Ramone, aka John Cummings, aka founding member and lead guitarist of revered punk outfit the Ramones lost his bout with prostate cancer yesterday afternoon.


Courtroom courtship for Oracle and PeopleSoft?

news analysis Delaware trial turns into a mating ritual of sorts, as the companies quibble over money.


The loud lefty known for his unabashed love of Yankees history agreed Saturday to an $8 million, two-year contract with Boston that could be worth up to $18 million over two years.


President Bush on Friday set new sanctions against members of Myanmar's military junta and their associates in response to the junta's violent crackdown on democracy protesters.


Profile: Marwan Barghouti -- most competitive Palestinian ...

Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti has decided to run for the Palestinian presidency as an independent candidate to replace late Yasser Arafat, one of his associates said Thursday.


MS offers real Windows XP to users of counterfeit software

A Microsoft UK replacement scheme for pirate copies of Windows XP suggests the company is testing the waters to see how feasible it is to convert sections of its unlicensed user base to legitimate users.


Conrad Black's legal woes piled up yesterday when the United States' financial watchdog filed a civil lawsuit against him, alleging that the former Daily Telegraph tycoon used the company, Hollinger International, as a "personal piggybank".


MO:_ISRAELE, ESCLUSA LA LIBERAZIONE DI BARGHUTI

(AGI) - Gerusalemme, 26 nov. - Niente liberta' per Marwan Barghuti. Lo hanno detto fonti dell'ufficio del premier, Ariel Sharon, lo ha ripetuto il vice-premier Ehud Olmert. Il leader di al-Fatah in Cisgiordania


Sircana, sconcertante il poco rilievo dato alla notizia


Rivisitato il classico di Goldoni, il 19 luglio a Venezia


OUTDOOR NOTES - There Promises to Be Much Happier Trail at Arcadia Management

By Tom Meade  Volunteers from the Narragansett Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club and the new REI store in Cranston met at the Arcadia Management Area last weekend to improve Breakheart Trail, one of the most scenic walks in Rhode Island, especially in autumn.


Escalating fears the fallout from the US housing slowdown would spill over into Europe dragged Europe's indices lower on Monday, as central bankers said higher oil costs and the rising cost of credit would also weigh on growth.


US soldiers and their families prefer Bush, poll finds

US soldiers and their families believe President George W. Bush is taking the United States in the right direction and show a higher level of support for Bush than the wider populace, according to a new poll.


Early Macworld bets: notebooks, Blu-Ray, and iPhones?

Momentum is building around Apple's reputed plans to launch its thinnest and lightest notebook ever at Macworld, less than two weeks from today.


Gore's son free on bail, faces drug charges

Former Vice President Al Gore's son is getting treatment following his arrest on suspicion of drug possession  on Wednesday in Los Angeles, according to a Gore spokesman.


At least 132 people are killed in a series of blasts in the Shia Sadr City area of the Iraqi capital, sources say.


Bush Task Force Calls Drug Importation Unsafe

Description: A Bush Administration task force releases a report that finds importing drugs from countries with price-controls offers little savings and introduces safety concerns.


Update 8: Crude Oil Futures Sink to $46 Per Barrel

December delivery crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange dropped 76 cents to $46.11 per barrel. The benchmark light, sweet crude remained about $8 a barrel cheaper than its closing record of $55.17 recorded Oct. 22 and Oct. 26.


Berlino, 10:40 - CALCIO, BAYERN MONACO: ACQUISTATO TONI

Dopo l'ufficializzazione della Fiorentina, arriva quella del Bayern Monaco. Luca Toni lascia l'Itali...


[India News]: New Delhi, Oct 31 : With new European Commission (EC) chief Jose Manuel Barroso withdrawing his entire team of commissioners in the face of resistance from the European parliament, the India-EU summit next week will be a low key affair.


Giuliani and Romney Put Focus on Florida

Republican presidential candidates  Rudolph W. Giuliani and Mitt Romney both spent heavily in Florida over the past three months, underscoring the newfound strategic importance of the state in the quest for the GOP nomination.


After several quarters of lackluster financial performance, EMC executives are looking for faster growth in Asia.


GlaxoSmithKline and NBPTS Announce $1 Million Endowment to Strengthen Science Education in America's Classrooms

To: SCIENCE EDITORS  Contact: GSK Contact: Mary A Rhyne, +1-919-483-2839, or NBPTS Contact: James R. Minichello, +1-703-465-2171   PHILADELPHIA and ARLINGTON, Va., Feb.


Ad Angri ustionati anche 2 vigili del fuoco e 2 carabinieri


Il ministro Frattini interverrÃ  oggi allâAssemblea Generale dellâOnu. SarÃ  unâoccasione importante per esprimere la posizione italiana su alcuni nodi essenziali della nostra politica estera e per sviluppare


MADRID, Spain Spanish lawmakers probing the Madrid train bombings are trying to decide whether to hear more testimony or begin compiling a final report.


Local 1457 Wins $3 Million Settlement in Suit Against New York City for Federal Labor Law Violations

In what lead plaintiff and Local 1457 President Alex Parker calls, "a  win for the little guy," the City of New York  and the New York Department of Juvenile Justice have agreed to a partial  settlement agreement to satisfy the plaintiffs'  Pre-Shift, Float Day and Late Payment claims.


Nessuno aveva notato i ladri, refurtiva per seimila euro


BHP Billiton Ltd/Plc  ,  the world's biggest miner, is in talks with private equity  firms to team up for a possible $40 billion bid for U.S.  aluminum company Alcoa Inc , the Times said on Tuesday.


EUROPA/ITALIA - Domenica 1Â° ottobre la terza edizione della Giornata nazionale ÂNoi e la BibbiaÂ promossa dal gruppo missionario ÂGoccia dopo GocciaÂ Roma (Agenzia Fides) - Per il terzo anno consecutivo il gruppo di formazione e animazione missionaria ÂGoccia dopo GocciaÂ delle Missionarie Secolari Comboniane organizza la Giornata nazionale ÂNoi e la BibbiaÂ. Un giorno di festa e aggregazione into...


An American doctor whose home was raided by federal agents investigating the 2001 anthrax attacks has been sacked by his hospital.


Doppietta del neo acquisto Bogdani, Brighi firma il finale


Fewer American doctors are focusing on primary care, but the decline is being covered by physicians from other countries. The General Accountability Office said Tuesday that as of 2006 there were 22,146 American doctors in residency programs in the United States specializing in primary care.


Singh bids to make it an elite PGA foursome

The list begins with Byron Nelson and ends with Sam Snead. Ben Hogan is right down the middle, just like when he played. No Arnold Palmer.


A French art thief who stole dozens of masterpieces in several countries goes on trial in Strasbourg.


With RFK Stadium being transformed into a baseball stadium for at least the next three years to house the former Montreal Expos, tonight's World Cup qualifier between Panama and the United States


Phil Mickelson blows away the field Saturday with a 5-under 67 that gives him a seven-shot lead and another tournament record at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.


BP to seek restart of part of Prudhoe Bay pipeline

BP Plc BP.L this week will conduct   safety tests and seek permission to restart part of the eastern   Prudhoe Bay oil field pipeline in Alaska that was shut due to   corrosion, the company told Congress on Tuesday.


Guatemalan Court Throws Out War Crimes Trial

Guatemala's highest court has  pulled the plug on a landmark war crimes trial against soldiers  accused of the mass killing of hundreds of civilians in a  jungle village 23 years ago, court officials said on Friday.


Gallery: Osamu Tezuka's Vision of the Modern World

Throughout his anime works, Osamu Tezuka explored profound and forward-thinking themes -- pacifism, civil rights, man versus machine, artificial intelligence and urban high-rise architecture.


On Baseball: Putting the Quantity in Unknown Quantity

The Oakland Athletics and Florida Marlins have been swapping high-priced, established players for affordable-but-unproven prospects.


CBS Plans Foray Into Film With New Studio

CBS said yesterday it will start its own movie studio, CBS Feature Films, which will produce four to six low-budget films a year, at least initially.


Female US aid worker kidnapped in Afghanistan: officials

A female US aid worker was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials told AFP.


Petrobras, Brazil's state-owned petroleum giant, opened a bidding process Thursday for construction of 42 oil tankers to be built for an estimated $1.9 billion (euro1.44 billion), the company said.


Groups representing most facets of the nation's health care system are lining up in support of a large spending increase for a popular children's insurance program.


Tunisian Doctors Examine Arafat, Aides Blame Flu

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - A Tunisian medical team  examined Yasser Arafat in the West Bank on Saturday, but aides  dismissed Israeli media reports that the Palestinian  president's health had deteriorated and said he had flu.


Veteran defender signs with Newcastle; Dyer out with injury

Newcastle, England (Sports Network) - Central defender Ronny Johnsen signed a deal with Newcastle United until the next transfer window in January.


By ANTONIO VELARDE  GREENSBORO __ Imagine taking a shower before your morning class with a bucket next to you, to catch your bath water.


Tommy Hilfiger Down 26 Pct on U.S. Probe

Shares of Tommy Hilfiger Corp.  fell as much as 26 percent on Monday after a federal grand jury subpoenaed documents on commissions paid to a foreign subsidiary of the clothing maker.


IBM presenta Blue Gene/L, il computer piÃ¹ potente del mondo. Formato da 16 armadi e oltre 16 mila processori, il super calcolatore Ã¨ in grado di eseguire 70,72 teraflops, in pratica 70 mila miliardi di operazioni a virgola mobile in un secondo.


North and South Korea reach deal on family reunions

North and South Korea agreed on Friday to resume reunions of families separated during the Korean War in a step toward improving ties chilled by Pyongyang's weapons tests last year.


Bill Gates Donates $400K to California Embryonic Stem Cell ...

Microsoft Chair Bill Gates has contributed $400,000 to the campaign to support a California initiative that would provide the state with nearly $3 billion in funding for human embryonic stem cell research, the AP/San Jose Mercury News reports (Elias, AP


Top U.S. Iraq commander defends record to senators

The top U.S. commander in Iraq defended his record on Thursday in the face of strong criticism from Sen. John McCain, a Republican presidential contender in 2008.


A fragment of human skull found in a 400-year-old trash pit at the historic Jamestown settlement shows evidence of the earliest known surgery â-nd autopsy â -the British Colonies in America, researchers say.


US Supremes reject challenge to warrantless wiretapping

ACLU complains of a Catch-22 The US Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to the Bush Administration's warrantless wiretapping program.â¦


Three Killed, 30 Hurt in Midwest Pileups

At least two people died and 37 others were injured when about 200 vehicles crashed Wednesday in thick fog on a Michigan highway, police said.


Top seed Andy Roddick of the United States beat Sargis Sargsian 6-2, 6-2 to reach the third round at the Paris Masters here on Wednesday.


Castro up and talking in new Cuban video

Cuban television Tuesday broadcast scenes of what it said was ailing leader Fidel Castro meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.


Commission concerned about Vista security

Countdown faceoff Microsoft has fallen foul of the European Commission yet again over plans for its Vista operating system.â¦


By Vivian Austin, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Dec. 11--HARRISON COUNTY -- The state fire marshal is investigating a house fire that injured a couple and left their mobile home a total loss Saturday.


Greek PM Costas Karamanlis has been asked to form a new government after his victory in Sunday's poll.


Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams must repay the team $8.6 million in bonus money, a judge in Florida ruled Tuesday.


Update 9: Yukos Unit to Be Auctioned Off Next Month

The heart of the Yukos oil empire will be auctioned by the government next month for what could be a bargain price to pay back a mounting multibillion-dollar tax bill - a dramatic finale to a relentless 18-month official probe that could destroy Russia's


Sienna Miller teamed up with Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday to urge Indians to do more to slow global warming.


On a winter day when bomb blasts at an Iraqi university killed dozens and the United Nations estimated that 34,000 civilians in Iraq had died in 2006, MSNBC spent nearly nine minutes on the stories during the 1 p.m. hour. A CNN correspondent in Iraq did a three-minute report about the bombings.


Even the bitter oranges exported to make Grand Marnier liqueur have become casualties of Tropical Storm Jeanne, which killed more than 1,500 people, delivered a hefty blow to Haiti's peasants and is raising fears of famine.


Ho-hum. It's more of the same this year at the US Open. Top seeds have fallen like flies, Serena Williams and her go-go boots have been poured a nice, tall glass of lousy officiating, and Andre Agassi is trying


LOS ANGELES - On Sept. 1, former secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman replaced the legendary Jack Valenti as president and CEO of Hollywood's trade group, the Motion Picture Association of America.


Spector case victim 'tearful, depressed' before death: witness

The B-movie actress allegedly murdered by music producer Phil Spector was "tearful and depressed" in the months before her death, a Los Angeles court heard Wednesday.


Latest path for Middle East peace will start in London

HOPES of progress towards Middle East peace rose last night after Israel and the Palestinian Authority backed Tony Blairâs call for a London conference that could be a step towards the opening of negotiations on a final settlement.


Euro si rafforza nei confronti del dollaro e dello yen


GM, UAW talks adjourn, job security looms large

Negotiators for the United Auto Workers union and General Motors Corp  adjourned labor talks on Monday night, leaving 73,000 GM employees working without a new contract three days after their old one expired.


Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp. showed Tuesday a camcorder that takes video at digital high-definition quality for the home.


South Africa's Mbeki Leaves Ivory Coast Rebel Zone

BOUAKE, Ivory Coast  - South African President  Thabo Mbeki left Ivory Coast's rebel town of Bouake after talks  Sunday, saying mediators would prepare proposals to end the  crisis in the world's top cocoa grower.


Rasheed Wallace led five Pistons in double figures scoring with 24 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Houston Rockets, 87-to-79, in their season openers.


Entrepreneurs are considering selling firms because of uncertainty over capital gains tax, the CBI head says.


Stocks snapped a five-day losing streak on Wednesday, with the Dow surging nearly 300 points on optimism that a government plan to rescue ailing bond insurers is taking shape and could prevent billions more in credit losses.


Terrorism and Iraq war dominate US election campaign

TONY EASTLEY: It's less than a month now until the United States election and terrorism and the war in Iraq continue to dominate that campaign, to the virtual exclusion of other issues.


Hurricane Humberto brings heavy rain to already sodden Texas before  weakening and moving into Louisiana.


Microsoft Corp. has delayed automated distribution of a major security upgrade to its Windows XP operating system, citing a desire to give companies more time to test it.


Fire in Buenos Aires Club Kills Nine, 200 Hurt

At least nine people were killed and 200 injured when a fire erupted in a crowded nightclub in central Buenos Aires, police said on Friday.


Lo ha comunicato con una lettera al presidente del Senato


David Prutton and Peter Crouch earn Southampton a vital win over Liverpool.


Sentenza in 5 minuti, il falso in bilancio non e' piu' reato


Arafat's health deteriorating, reports say

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat performed predawn prayers on Thursday as a team of doctors will decide whether the ailing 75-year-old should be transferred to a hospital.


Carefully Taking a Cool Look at a Topic Thatâs Always Hot

Itâs not easy to turn one of the most controversial events of the 20th century into a movie that makes your eyes roll, but âO Jerusalemâ does this and worse.


Got vegetables? The days of eating 200 pounds of meat a year may be on the way out.


Sudanese officials and leaders of two rebel groups opened talks Monday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, in an effort to end the fighting in the Darfur region of western Sudan.


Bush questions Kerry's commitment to Iraq war

LAS VEGAS - President George W. Bush on Tuesday acknowledged the hardships the war in Iraq has caused Guard members and their families, and assailed Sen. John Kerry for arguing that the United States is spending


Here in Sunny South Africa, the race is on for presidency of the ruling African National Congress. Below the fold, I relate one of the more entertaining campaign issues to have come to light: the Presidents penis, or more specifically, his foreskin.


Minnesota Democrats announced Tuesday they will join Republicans in moving their caucuses up to Feb. 5, when two dozen states are set to hold presidential preference contests.


A Third of the Dead Are Said to Be Children

Survivors arranged for mass burials and searched for tens of thousands of the missing in countries thousands of miles apart.


Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told Congress on Wednesday that the federal government will hit the current debt ceiling on Oct. 1


Phone and fun industries connect in Barcelona

The mobile phone industry buzzed with talk of the "next billion" and closer ties with the entertainment business last week as more than 1,000 companies gathered here for one of the biggest telecom trade shows.


Intel Builds Test Chip With New Process to Make Faster Circuits

Intel Corp., the world's biggest semiconductor maker, said it built a test chip with a new process that creates faster circuits by packing 10 million transistors into an area the size of the tip of a ball-point pen.


Roma, 13:01 - CALCIO, SERIE A: GLI ARBITRI DELLA TERZA GIORNATA

Questi gli arbitri designati per le gare della terza giornata di serie A in programma mercoledÃ¬ alle...


Official: Saudis OK with price band hike

Saudi Arabia does not object to OPEC raising the current price band when oil-producing nations meet Sept. 15 and is negotiating the level with other oil-rich Gulf countries, a Saudi oil official said Sunday.


Working to tight deadlines can increase the risk of a heart attack six-fold, Swedish researchers say.


Apple Sues Three for Posting Mac OS X on Net

Apple Computer Inc. has sued  three men for illegally distributing test copies of the next  version of its Mac OS X operating system on a file-sharing Web  site, court records showed on Tuesday.


Omaggio a madre Teresa e appello per l'ambiente


Russia successfully launches Europe's most powerful telecommunications satellite.


Sri Lanka and Thailand struggle to get their tourist industries back on track.


Due persone a bordo sono state portate via dalla polizia


Chronic tummy aches common in young teens

NEW YORK  - One in five children will develop chronic abdominal pain during adolescence, according to a new study in English schoolchildren.


Why hasnÂt Ken Ghosh made any film after FIDA?


Music promoter Mean Fiddler ousts its chief executive, ditches a takeover and reverses plans for founder Vince Power to step down.


Germany announces international plan to slash Iraqi debt

BERLIN, Nov 20  - Germany on Saturday unveiled a breakthrough international plan to wipe out tens of billions of dollars of Iraqi debt so that the war-torn country can begin rebuilding in earnest.


Ingram Micro Q3 results buoyed by weak dollar

Worldwide sales leap Computer distie giant Ingram Micro said yesterday that it saw third quarter profit shoot up 15 per cent driven by strong sales in Asia and Europe.â¦


Four crew members were killed when an explosion ripped through the engine room of an oil tanker in eastern Russia late Thursday, the Emergency Situation Ministry said Friday.


Firenze, 20:17 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: A DISPOSIZIONE FREY E BLASI

Tra i viola che preparano la gara col Livorno rientrati in gruppo Frey e Blasi, che quindi saranno a...


Airlines Told to Turn Over Passenger Data

WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration announced on Tuesday that it will order domestic airlines to turn over personal information about passengers to test a system that will compare their names to those on terrorist watch lists.    The system, called Secure Flight, replaces a previous plan that would have checked passenger names against commercial databases and assigned a risk level to each...


Maker of women's libido drug says it's safe

WASHINGTON -- The manufacturer of a hormone patch aimed at restoring women's lost libido told federal health advisers today that the therapy has not been linked to any serious safety problems and urged that approval not be delayed because of an unknown


Democrat Bob Casey's lead is shrinking over Republican Sen. Rick Santorum in one of the nation's hottest Senate races, a poll released Tuesday shows.


Suicide bomber kills 17 in Iraqi market: police

TAL AFAR, Iraq  - A bomb in a market killed 17   people and wounded 27 in the northern Iraqi city of Tal Afar on   Monday, local police said.


Scientists in Germany say that tattoos could be the ideal way of delivering vaccines into the body.


Rock star Ozzy Osbourne says his family will not make any more episodes of reality TV show The Osbournes.


Gash found on vessel's cargo tank after Delaware River oil spill

PHILADELPHIA A big gash has been found on the tanker that caused the Delaware River's worst oil spill in nearly a decade. Divers have found a six-foot cut on the ship, plus holes in two tanks.


The toll from a severe earthquake on Indonesia's Sumatra island last week has risen to 17 dead and 88 injured, a health ministry official said on Saturday.


BOSTON (CBS.MW) - A Food and Drug Administration team plans to meet Thursday with the British regulators who abruptly shut down Chiron Corp.


The Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) at Karolinska Institute in Sweden found no indications of risk for less than 10 years of usage.


IRAQ'S landmark vote next month is under increasing pressure, with terrorism leader Osama bin Laden telling Iraqis anyone taking part in the elections will be "infidels".


US stocks rally, Dow sets record close for 2nd day

The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 123 points to a second straight record close on Wednesday in a rally driven by optimism about the outlook for interest rates and profits.


Our annual special issue devoted to electronic gifts for work and play, along with a guide to the world of online shopping.


Bush campaign drops adviser in anti-Kerry group

The Bush campaign said late yesterday that it dismissed an adviser on veterans issues after learning that he is part of an independent group that has been running anti-Kerry ads.


USAir Details Plan to Be Low-Cost Carrier

Bankrupt US Airways UAIRQ.OB  detailed plans on Monday for becoming a low-cost carrier,  saying it will overhaul its flight schedule and sharply boost  aircraft turnaround times beginning in February.


Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Monday announced plans to build several nuclear power plants, joining several Arab countries in the Middle East that recently have broadcast their own atomic energy ambitions.


Seven explosions reported in Spain after calls from Basque group

Spain's Interior Ministry now says seven small bombs have rocked cities in that country. In Ciudad Real one person was slightly hurt.


30 killed, 65 wounded in Najaf bomb blast

Thirty people were killed and 65 wounded in a car bomb blast near the Imam Ali shrine in the Iraqi Shiite holy city of Najaf on Sunday, a hospital official said.


Holy Cross wide receiver Thomas Harrison never lost faith in his quarterback, Dominic Randolph.


Crash survivor Trevor Rees tells the inquest into the death of Princess Diana there was no murder cover-up.


MINGORA, Pakistan  - A suicide bomber killed four Pakistani soldiers and five civilians on Sunday in an attack on a military convoy in a valley in the northwest of the country, police said.


Asian stocks slid on Monday on gloomy U.S. jobs data, bleak earnings prospects at tech firms and high oil prices, while the Australian dollar hit a six-month peak after the coalition government was swept back to power.


'Home Alone' Star Culkin Arrested on Drug Charges

Former child star Macaulay Culkin was arrested in Oklahoma City on suspicion of possessing marijuana and a controlled substance, police said on Saturday.


Young Australian swimmers set to impress in Beijing

Such stars as Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett are taking a post-Olympic break, but a new set of Australian swimmers are making their first splashes toward the 2008 Beijing Games.


Insurgents release a video which they say shows the execution of seven members of Iraq's security forces.


Kenyan police seize 10 children from an evangelist's  home and quiz his wife over child-trafficking  allegations.


Eating red meat and drinking alcohol increases the risk of developing cancer, scientists are set to warn.


The legal morass that has ensnared Maurice Clarett since he was Ohio State's star running back mounted Wednesday when police found four loaded guns in his sport utility vehicle and couldn't subdue him with a stun gun because he was wearing a bullet-proof vest.


The Federal Reserve yesterday boosted its key interest rate for the third time in as many months, signaling the economy has rebounded from its recent struggles and inflation remains in check.


BAGHDAD - A car bomb exploded in Baghdad?s commercial centre, killing 17 people and narrowly missing a US convoy that had passed by seconds earlier.


Firenze, 18:16 - CALCIO, TORINO; DE BIASI: SONO ARRIVATO SOLO LUNEDI'

"Siamo venuti per fare una partita intelligente, ci siamo anche riusciti per un pÃ², poi la Fiorenti...


The government's pension agency moved to assume responsibility yesterday for United Airlines pilots' pensions, acknowledging as unfortunate but inevitable the carrier's elimination of defined benefit plans for its employees.


Commuter Jet Crashes in Mo., Killing Eight

Kirksville, Mo. Police Officer Scott Carriker, right, watches rescue crews leave the scene of a commuter plane crash early Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, just south of Kirksville.


Diamond group campaigns to improve gems' image

A global diamond trade organization   embarked on Wednesday on a campaign to counteract any negative   publicity stemming from a new Hollywood movie and a rap song   about conflict or blood diamonds.


Global Advances Challenge U.S. Dominance in Science

The United States remains the world leader in scientific and technological innovation, but its dominance is threatened by economic development elsewhere, particularly in Asia.


Does a Tiger Lurk in the Middle of a Fearful Symmetry?

Environmentalists, who have recognized the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea as a wildlife refuge, are pressing to preserve it.


EDITORIAL: Why non-party local government polls?

President Pervez Musharraf has once again okayed the 2005 local government elections on a non-party basis. This means that the on-going battle between the political parties controlling the provinces on the


Iraqi President Jalal Talabani was due to visit Iran on Monday amid growing calls for Washington to engage Tehran bring Tehran into dialogue to help stop Iraq sliding into civil war.


Bounty Hunter "Dog" to return to the air

Celebrity bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman is set to return to television after his reality TV show was pulled from the air three months ago in a controversy over his use of a racial slur, cable channel A&E said on Tuesday.


MANILA, PHILIPPINES - At least 24 people are dead and dozens are missing after a tropical storm pounded the central Philippines with heavy rains and high waves over the weekend.


Sen. John Kerry lost his battle to make Missouri a battleground state.


China vows to further anti-terror ties with Pakistan

Beijing, Dec. 16 (PTI): China today said it opposed terrorism "in all forms", and vowed to enhance cooperation with Pakistan to jointly fight against the menace as also to develop the "comprehensive cooperative partnership" with its "all-weather friend.


Hit target faster than PS2 did Nintendo has now sold more than 5m Wii consoles in its home territory, reaching that point six weeks sooner than Sony's PS2 took, but not as quickly as Nintendo's own DS handheld.â¦


After a plummet in the polls, the once-hot  Socialist candidate tries to rejuvenate her campaign for the French presidency with an appeal to her base


You can do a pretty good job of following the politics leading up to Tuesday's New Hampshire primary from television in rain-soaked California. CNN has an excellent program running all afternoon called The Ballot Bowl. The format is really simple. They have cameras following the candidates and they're broadcasting their town hall stump speeches. They're authentic, based on my experience in the campaign for the 2004 New Hampshire primary. The NY Times has an excellent resource (no RSS feed apparently) that lists the candidates' schedules. It's also possible to import the schedule into Google Calendar as an overlay. ABCNews is hosting two 90-minute debates, one for each party, tonight starting at 4PM Pacific. Tomorrow Fox News is hosting a controversial Republican debate, which the Republican Party has withdrawn from because they won't let Ron Paul participate. He's polling third among the Republican candidates in New Hampshire. For once the Republicans got it right.  In the very limited time betw Iowa and New Hampshire there's a lot of action and drama. Romney all of a sudden is shamlessly the candidate for change. There was an Ahmadinejad moment when I thought for sure he was doing parody, but he was serious. He's changed his attire, but his pitch is still the sleazy VP-Sales who got promoted to CEO. Change change change, I can change too, just watch. Please die now. I don't think anyone stands for Romney.  Giuliani and Thompson are still nowhere to be seen. Edwards is doing a good job of keeping the game on. McCain is earnest and honest, but he's old and small and tired.  Obama has the aura of a front-runner and Hillary seems to believe that if only Iraq were still the big issue she would be where Obama is. Even so, according to recent polls she's likely to win New Hampshire. A lot of my friends on Twitter dismiss Huckabee, and to be clear, I could not vote for a Republican this year, no matter who their candidate is, but he is a fantastic American personality. Elections are all about feelings, not policies or positions or even records as the pundits insist. Who you vote for is a function of how you feel about the country and the world in relation to yourself. The candidate who comes closest to validating your feelings is the person you vote for. I think we'll tire of Obama quickly, and we're already tired of HIllary. I think the rational choice for each party, although many disagree, is Edwards and Huckabee because each of them tap into the well of frustration Americans feel about everything. But my guess, which will probably certainly turn out wrong, is that the Dems will nominate Obama and the Reps will nominate Huckabee, and Huck will win.  PS: After writing this, I wonder if George Lakoff would agree. I think I've just used a very Lakoffish process, unwittingly.  PPS: I went to UW-Madison. Bucky Badger is the school mascot. Our favorite cheer and T-shirt said Fuck em Bucky! It occurred to me the same slogan would work for Huckabee. PPPS: Obama? Yo mama!


Bono praises Japan aid policy, calls PM Abe "cool"

Bono, the Irish rock star and outspoken  campaigner against poverty and AIDS, praised Japan's policies  on those issues on Wednesday, in a departure from his usual  criticism of rich nations for not living up to expectations.


Banks in Zimbabwe will remain open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day to allow people to get new banknotes.


US Airways said yesterday it can emerge from bankruptcy a stronger airline, but acknowledged it needs deeper wage concessions from its pilots - something it has failed to get after two years of trying.


While the Mets and Yankees appear headed in opposite directions, Tom Glavine remains stuck on 295 wins.


XM Signs Deal to Air Major League Baseball Games

Top U.S. satellite radio service XM  Satellite Radio Holdings Inc on Wednesday said it has signed a  deal to air games from Major League Baseball for the next 11  years in a deal worth $650 million.


Virginia Tech beefs up Mac supercomputer

The fastest Mac supercomputer has gotten faster, thanks to an Xserve makeover.


Virgin Records enters the music download market Monday

Long before Richard Branson dreamed of becoming the latest billionaire with a reality TV show, before he started his cell phone company, his airline and his record label, he sold music from the Virgin Record Shop on Oxford St.


Alan Nero is acquiring the company of fellow baseball agent Tommy Tanzer in the latest consolidation in the industry.


Linux seller confirms that outspoken Java server software executive won't return from paternity leave.


Indonesian executions spark violent protest

PALU, Indonesia  - Thousands protested over the   execution of three Christians in Indonesia on Friday, torching   an official's house and setting prisoners free in the hometown   of one of the executed men.


Rooney counting down to Old Trafford debut

Wayne Rooney will begin his Manchester United career, ahead of schedule, on Wednesday when he is named among the substitutes for the Champions League match against Fenerbahce


Scoperta rete fiancheggiatori e favoreggiatori di Provenzano


Palestinians bury slain Hamas member in Syria amid cries for ...

Thousands of Palestinians, many shouting calls for revenge, on Monday buried a member of the militant group Hamas who was killed in a car bomb assassination in which Israeli security officials acknowledged they had a hand.


Seeking to push digital media further into homes, Apple Computer launched its long-awaited online movie service Tuesday and showed off a device that will make it easier for consumers to watch the videos on television.


Iran Makes Key Nuclear Concession in EU Talks

Iran formally withdrew its demand to exempt sensitive research from a freeze of key parts of its nuclear program -- a last-minute bid to remove the threat of UN economic sanctions, Western diplomats said Sunday.


US forces have sealed off entire districts of the Iraqi city of Mosul, blocking bridges and raiding homes in a hunt for suspects after an attack that killed 18 Americans and four other people.


UK Hostage's Brother Says Bigley Handed to New Group in Iraq

UK hostage Kenneth Bigley, who's been held in Iraq since Sept. 16, has been handed over to a new group who may want a ransom in return for his freedom, Bigley's brother Paul said in an interview on Sky News.


Bush Vows More Aid for Victims of Tsunami

CRAWFORD, Texas  - President Bush said on  Wednesday the United States' initial grant of $35 million in  the aftermath of the tsunami disaster in South East Asia was  "only the beginning of our help" but he did not announce an  immediate increase in aid.


England facing West Indies in the final: who would have thought that ten days ago? Well, here we are, and looking at the pre-match odds published at bet365, we are in for mighty tight contest.


Inchiesta dell'Observer: molti militari britannici depositano lo spermaalla vigilia della partenza per l'Afghanistan. Una tendenza giÃ  in atto negli Usa                                          G.B, le mogli dei soldati hanno paura Seme congelato prima della guerra


Washington -- National security adviser Condoleezza Rice defended on Sunday the emphatic statements she made in the run-up to the Iraq war that Saddam Hussein was rebuilding his nuclear weapons program, as a news report said prominent officials had voiced


Si prosegue invece su autori film 'Uccidete la democrazia'


Curve an effective tool in US foreign policy

When the Israelis seized a boatload of weapons in 2002 intended for Iran-backed Palestinian militants, Iran's ruling mullahs must have been absolutely delighted, suggests Ian Bremmer, an expert on international business and politics.


Preparing itself for the eventual release of Apple's iPhone in the UK, Vodafone on Tuesday unveiled a new music store that allows the unlimited download of tracks to compatible phones.


Sport: Football: FA asks for evidence of incident between Bendtner and Adebayor during Carling Cup semi-final


Linux Could Become A Big Force In The Weather-Forecasting Field (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - The flock of hurricanes that hit Florida this season is putting more pressure on forecasters to provide fast, reliable information.


PV Narasimha Rao, a former prime minister of India, has died of heart failure. Mr. Rao died in a New Delhi hospital two weeks after he was admitted for a cardiac problem.


Walgreen September same-store sales rise 8.5 percent

Walgreen Co. , the No. 1 U.S. drugstore chain, on Tuesday said sales at stores open at least a year rose 8.5 percent in September, helped by strong sales of prescription medications.


"Law & Order" criminals will face a new prosecutor next season. Linus Roache is joining the cast as assistant district attorney after Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) vacates the job to serve as New York district attorney, NBC announced.


CDC Panel Recommends Easing Of Flu Shot Restrictions

WASHINGTON -- A federal panel says flu shots should be made available to everyone 50 and older -- not just the elderly, infants or those with chronic health problems.


Presidente Fiat 'Sono sereno, convinto dei nostri diritti'


Grandparents are increasingly paying for their grandchildren's care, according to research.


Cards offense switches into gear it needs to win

The constant pattering of the Thunderstixx and the Budweiser jingle further fueled the migraine-like misery sustained Wednesday night by the Houston Astros.


Oracle to deliver security patches on quarterly basis

Starting Jan. 18, Oracle will provide security patches for all of its products on a quarterly basis, a schedule it believes is most convenient for customers.


Arsene Wenger has called on the FA to look again at Ruud van Nistelrooy's controversial challenge on Ashley Cole at Old Trafford yesterday, which BBC pundit Alan Hansen labelled "a disgrace".


Barry Bonds asked a federal judge to dismiss perjury charges against him Wednesday, arguing the indictment is "scattershot" and noted for its "striking inartfulness"


Brown Suffers Rocky Return in Feisty Finale

There was Kevin Brown at his worst, Curt Schilling at his best and baseball's most bitter rivalry at its end - for now, anyway.


Merck Profits Hurt by Withdrawal of Vioxx

Merck and Co. Inc. MRK.N on Tuesday  said fourth-quarter earnings fell 21 percent, hurt by the  withdrawal last September of its blockbuster arthritis drug  Vioxx and related charges.


The Texas Rangers have signed Japanese  pitcher Kazuo Fukumori on two-year, $3 million contract, the  Major League Baseball team said on Friday.


Blog: Check out the latest postings from the CNET Blog Network.


At corporate fest, calls for solidarity to tackle world problems

In successive appeals to some of the world's business and political elites, Britain's Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac of France called for a concerted international effort to stem the twin ravages of disease and poverty hobbling the poorest nations.


Today on the presidential campaign trail

Clinton lends her campaign $5 million as rival Barack Obama outraised her ... McCain leads GOP delegate count for Super Tuesday results while Clinton is ahead for Democrats ... Obama says he's Clinton-tested and toughened for fall campaign ... McCain looks to appease conservatives while Huckabee, Romney press on ... Michigan congressmen Dingell, Kildee endorse Clinton


Japan Cheers as Ichiro Chases U.S. Baseball Record

Newspapers and TV are giving a daily  count-down, and Japanese from salarymen to politicians are  holding their breath as Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro  Suzuki challenges one of the oldest records in major league  baseball.


A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Girl

The hottest new abstract artist may only be four years old, but she has reason to celebrate.


Notebook: Injured Wistrom will miss 4-6 weeks

KIRKLAND - They had managed to avoid the injury bug, for the most part, for the first four games of the season. But misfortune finally caught up with the Seahawks the way it has with a bevy of other NFL teams.


Tigers give Percival 2 years, $12 million

The Detroit Tigers signed free agent closer Troy Percival to a $12 million, two-year contract, a move that will lead to Ugueth Urbina becoming a setup man -- or getting traded. Percival, 35, was 2-3 with a 2.90 ERA and 33 saves last season with Anaheim. The Angels made no attempt to re-sign him. Earlier this month, Detroit exercised a ...


Mubarak says Mideast peace summit lacks framework

A Middle East peace conference called by  U.S. President George W. Bush lacks a framework, Egyptian  president Hosni Mubarak was quoted as saying on Saturday.


Rain suits and umbrellas are back in vogue at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, where a six-year run of glorious weather on the picturesque Monterey Peninsula appears to be over.


Girl group Mis-teeq, best known for the hit Scandalous, split up after eight years together.


The European Union said Friday that Iran's nuclear program has cast a shadow over its relations with Europe, which has been at pains to forge closer trade and other ties in recent years.


New Israeli Gunfire Kills At Least 3 More Palestinians

Two victims were killed when a missile fired by a helicopter smashed their car. Another was killed in an Israeli attack on the Jabalya refugee camp.


Nokia wins hearts, minds with breakthrough mobile

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


Intervista al ministro del Welfare: "Con tutti i soldi dati dallo Stato potevano comprarsela la Gm"                                                    Fiat, Maroni: "Basta aiuti il Lingotto si salvi da solo"                                                                                di ROBERTO MANIA


Swedish Prime Minister Goeran Persson admitted defeat in legislative elections at the hands of a centre-right coalition headed by 41-year-old Fredrik Reinfeldt.


Coyotes' Boucher to Play in Swedish League

Phoenix Coyotes goalie Brian Boucher signed to play for Swedish champion HV71 on Wednesday while the NHL lockout continues.


On First Trip to Israel, Bush Hopes to Inject Vigor Into Peace Talks

JERUSALEM, Jan. 7 -- In the six weeks since Israeli and Palestinian leaders left Annapolis, Md., pledging to end "bloodshed, suffering and decades of conflict between our peoples," violence has escalated over long-standing territorial disputes and security concerns, leaving little optimism here o...


Cagliari, 19:08 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI: ALLA RIPRESA ESPOSITO E FERRI A PARTE

Ripresa degli allenamenti per il Cagliari: assenti i nazionali e l'infortunato Semedo. Differenziato...


Olympic Wrap: Golden Oldies Take Center Stage

Golden oldies struck gold at the  Olympics Friday with German canoeist Birgit Fischer and Polish  walker Robert Korzeniowski showing a clean pair of heels to  younger rivals.


The Sopranos has been named as the best drama on US television at the 56th Emmy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Its success denied The West Wing a record fifth Emmy Award.


UN envoys closer on N. Korea text, but no deal

China said on Friday the U.N.  Security Council had moved closer to a compromise resolution  rebuking North Korea for its missile tests but no deal had been  reached yet to prevent a veto by Beijing.


A coroner tells the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector that  actress Lana Clarkson's death was homicide.


East Asia is so diverse that it would take a long time for the region to craft an economic community similar to that of the European Union, Singapore's founding father said Monday.


Apple unveils super-thin "Air" laptop, Web movies

Apple on Tuesday launched an aluminum-clad laptop just three-quarters of an inch thick, seeking to bring a new computer to market with the same cachet as its iPod and iPhone devices.


Former Champs 'disgusted' by Silverstone's axing

Former British F1 Champion Nigel Mansell is "disgusted" by Bernie Ecclestone's decision to drop the British GP, while Damon Hill has slammed the F1 supremo for being greedy.


Like Rivers, BillsÂ Losman Emerges as a Leader

J.P. Losman, the last of four quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2004 N.F.L. draft, has engineered the winning score during the final possession in two consecutive games for the Bills.


Mediobanca si rafforza nel settore credito al consumo


It may take much longer than scientists have thought for violent turbulence to turn grains of space dust into new planets. A NASA (news - web sites) telescope


One drag on Googleâs earnings in the fourth quarter was the payments it was required to make to social networks, especially MySpace. The money it made didnât cover the guarantees.


Olympic traffic measures needed at Paralympics: experts

Experts recommend that the traffic control measures taken during last month's Olympic Summer Games and the current Paralympics should be kept in Athens permanently, as they


UN Says Cost of Tsunami Disaster Without Precedent

The UN emergency relief agency is struggling to respond to a natural disaster that has brought death and destruction to at least eight countries.


CBS clips top YouTube charts, boost TV ratings

CBS Corp.  video clips from  David Letterman's talk show and drama "NCIS" are among the most  watched on popular Internet video service YouTube, giving the  network a boost in TV viewership, the companies said on  Tuesday.


Nine foreign terror suspects begin a challenge in the House of Lords against their detention without trial.


Birmingham, 15:40 - CALCIO, INGHILTERRA; ASTON VILLA: LERNER NUOVO PRESIDENTE

Il nuovo presidente dell'Aston Villa è il magnate americano Randy Lerner. L'imprenditore stat...


Roma, 09:08 - CALCIO, BRASILE: RISULTATI

Risultati delle gare della 27/a giornata del campionato brasiliano.


At least 21 people are killed after a series of explosions at Egyptian resorts popular with Israeli tourists.


Stealing great art not all it's painted to be

The works can be almost impossible to sell, they can end up dumped in the strangest places, you can't trust anyone. It's enough to make a thief scream, writes Sarah Lyall.


Sprawling Communities Can Be a Health Hazard

People who live in sprawling metropolitan areas are paying a health toll for all that time spent sitting in cars instead of walking.


Banda Aceh Journal: In TsunamiÂs Wake, Old Foes in War Now Wage Politics

An armed insurgency group in Aceh Province is poised to perform the rare feat of transforming itself into a political party within the government it opposed.


Preserve Ponders Payoff: Heritage Board Seeking Money for I-73 Intrusion Onto Protected Land

By Zane Wilson, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C.  Feb. 8--The state Heritage Trust Advisory Board will discuss compensation for the proposed Interstate 73 crossing of Little Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve when it meets today near Georgetown.


Google Is Adding Major Libraries to Its Database

Google plans to begin converting the holdings of leading research libraries into digital files that would be searchable online.


An American jet fired a missile at a house where about 10 members of an al-Qaida-linked group were believed to be meeting in the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Fallujah on Friday, police and the US military said.


A judge finds 21 medical workers guilty of infecting children with HIV in the south of Kazakhstan.


Questa mattina tre autobus bloccano la circolazione


FA to investigate trouble at Millwall-Liverpool game

The Football Association said Wednesday it will investigate the crowd violence which marred the League Cup match between Millwall and Liverpool at the New Den.


Oracle is to raise its hostile bid for rival business software maker PeopleSoft to $8.8 billion, calling this its 'best and final' offer.


High oil prices threaten global economy's health

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


EDITORIAL: Priority Mail: Flood Protection Ballots Are on the Way

By The Sacramento Bee, Calif.  Mar. 3--For thousands of you, a ballot is about to come in the mail that may end up saving your home from a disastrous flood. Yes, it is election time once again, but just for some property owners and a single, very special cause.


Baseball Players' Union Will Talk Testing

During its meeting Tuesday, the players' union's executive board heard the outline of a stricter drug-testing policy that commissioner Bud Selig wants to implement for 2005.


PORTLAND, Ore. Sept. 20, 2004 - Nike Inc. reported a better-than-expected 25 percent increase in first-quarter profits on Monday, helped by solid domestic and international sales.


A series of Commons motions are calling for a rethink of the 2012 London Olympics logo.


Mailers union approves 5-year pact with Globe

THE REGION The members of Boston Mailers Union Number 1, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, approved a five-year labor agreement with The Boston Globe on Sunday that helps the newspaper control labor expenses while giving the union improved healthcare options and some future hiring opportunities, the company said. The agreement, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2006, was approved 112 to 69. No ...


The Times of London has published its final edition as a broadsheet newspaper. Today, it relaunches as a tabloid. The Times is the second British newspaper to move to a smaller, more commuter-friendly format in a bid to reverse slumping sales.


Palestinians cool to apparent softening by Sharon

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon apparently has softened his stance that Palestinians must crack down on militants before he will restart peace talks, but Palestinian leaders on Friday said Sharon should go further and drop all


Thousands of Japanese endure night outdoors

DESTRUCTION: At least 21 people have been killed by the quake, which has forced thousands to evacuate. Yesterday, many were readying to spend another chilly night outside.


A 57-year-old man is jailed for life after killing a young mother and dismembering her body.


EDS posts delayed Q3 results, sees $153M loss

IT services provider Electronic Data Systems yesterday reported a net loss of $153 million for the third quarter, with earnings hit in part by an asset impairment charge of $375 million connected with EDS's N/MCI project.


Refugee rappers voice disgust at Lebanon camps

"Battalion 5" might conjure up images of  the next big computer game, but in Lebanon it's a group of  musicians who express the misery of life in Palestinian refugee  camps through rap.


The dollar dropped on Friday, pushing the euro above $1.31 for the first time since April 2005, on concerns about central banks diversifying their reserves and the greenback's narrowing yield advantage over other currencies.


Circuit City Stores Inc. reported a smaller quarterly loss Friday as it kept a tight rein on expenses and demand increased for digital televisions, notebook computers and other popular products.


A US general in Iraq says voting in the former insurgent strongholds of Falluja and Ramadi will go ahead.


A brother of the mayor of Philadelphia was arrested Monday on outstanding traffic warrants, authorities said.


Dueling Fools: Buybacks Trump Wimpy Dividends

Buybacks are the best tool to return capital to shareholders.


Multinationals fuel graft in poor states: watchdog

Multinational companies and financial institutions that use bribery and tolerate illicitly gained wealth are helping fuel corruption in the world's poorest countries, a global corruption watchdog said on Wednesday.


Marketplace Plan Gets OK: County Leaders Add Land for Mix of Shops and Restaurants West of Boynton

By Andy Reid, South Florida Sun-Sentinel  Feb. 23--A new marketplace planned to spring from agricultural land west of Boynton Beach got a go-ahead Thursday from the Palm Beach County Commission.


Former Mile Record Holder Gunder Hagg Dies

Gunder Hagg, who set the mile world record in 1945 and held it until Roger Bannister broke the four-minute barrier, died at 85 after a long illness.


Ukraine Opposition to Launch Strike in Vote Dispute

Ukraine's opposition takes its campaign to overturn a presidential election result they say was rigged to the factories and railways Thursday by trying to organize a country-wide strike.


Cagliari, 18:38 - CALCIO, MILAN; ANCELOTTI: GILARDINO VIA? POTREMMO ACCONTENTARLO

Gilardino vuole andare via? Carlo Ancelotti fa capire che il Milan potrebbe anche decidere di cedere...


NewsGator drops all charges, releases RSS clients for free

The maker of some of the most popular RSS and Atom tools for both Windows and Mac stunned everyone yesterday by declaring all of its consumer-grade software to be available free-of-charge.


Gordon Brown will try to focus Labour conference on the economy, after delegates force a vote on Iraq.


Nepal government, rebels set to sign peace deal

Nepal's multi-party government and Maoist rebels said they were set to sign a landmark peace accord on Tuesday that would declare a formal end to a decade-old civil war which has killed thousands.


Germany, the UK and Australia increase  aid  for states hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami ahead of a donors'  meeting.


Blair wins talks with Bush on Middle East peace drive

Tony Blair will fly to Washington this week to launch a new Middle East peace initiative alongside George Bush, in a bid to show he can reap the rewards of the special relationship.


Class action sought against Sanofi: report

A U.S. law firm plans to file a lawsuit seeking class-action status against Sanofi-Aventis  on behalf of shareholders, alleging the pharmaceuticals group hid the side-effects of its anti-obesity drug Acomplia, French daily Les Echos reported.


Unilever shares have fallen 5.7% after the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant issued a surprise profits warning. Unilever said sales of ice cream and its tea drinks were "substantially lower" in July and August due to very poor weather in northern Europe.


Boeing rolling out 787 Dreamliner this weekend

Blog: Years in the making, Boeing's newest jumbo jet will be unveiled this weekend.


Mobile Search and SMEs: Stay Right Where You Are

Mobile search is set to explode with the entry of the iPhone and its competitors to the market. Is your site ready for mobile search?


Day four of the second Test is set to start on time with England looking to complete victory over West Indies.


Hussein's Trial Not Likely to Begin This Year

The trials of former president Saddam Hussein and his top lieutenants likely will not begin this year, a U.S. official said Friday, contradicting a recent pronouncement from Iraq's interim prime minister that it could commence as soon as next month.


The focus of her millions of fans is on the actual contents of JK Rowling's sixth Potter saga Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.


Vote counting in disputed Afghan election could start Wednesday

KABUL : Counting of votes in Afghanistan's disputed presidential election could begin as soon as Wednesday, the UN-Afghan electoral commission said.


The senior Palestinian officials hoping to come to France to visit their ailing leader Yasser Arafat put off their trip on Monday because Arafat's wife was opposed to it, a Palestinian official said.


Only in Japan: The Best Technologies You Can't Buy

True mobile TV. Connected cars. Personal robots. The coolest new gadgets and services are still found in the Land of the Rising Sun.


In Many Communities, Itâs Not Easy Going Green

Budget cuts and old habits may interfere with good intentions.


Congressman says he may hold hearings on Hamm case

WASHINGTON - The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said Friday he may hold hearings on how US and international gymnastic officials handled the case of Paul Hamm's Olympic gold medal.


Kerry Says Bush Plan Could Lead to Draft

There is a "great potential of a draft" to replenish U.S. forces in Iraq if President Bush wins a second term, Democratic challenger John Kerry said on a campaign stop in Iowa...


In precedenza era del 2,437, come dichiarato in aprile 2004


Dollar Starts 2005 Firm, Awaits U.S. Data

The dollar started 2005 on a strong note  on Monday, gaining more than a cent from last week's record  lows against the euro as investor selling paused on  expectations of a firm batch of U.S. economic data this week.


La chiesa spagnola contro il "divorzio espresso" e l'adozione alle coppie omosessualiVideomessaggio del Papa a favore "della famiglia composta da un uomo e una donna"                                          Madrid, 1,5 milioni per il Family day Benedetto XVI: "No alle unioni gay"


After nearly two years, the alternate reality game Perplex City is won by a 38-year-old man from the UK.


Israeli Troops Kill 5 in West Bank Clashes-Witnesses

Israeli troops killed at least five Palestinian militants in the West Bank city of Nablus on Wednesday, witnesses said. A military spokeswoman confirmed operations were under way but declined to comment on casualties.


Euronext misses operating profit forecast, sees NYSE merger finalised in 2007

Euronext has announced weaker than expected second quarter operating profit and said its proposed tie-up with the New York Stock Exchange would be finalised early next year.


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Relief Workers Vaccinate Survivors in India to Prevent Epidemic

Paramedics today began vaccinating more than 65,000 refugees in the south as authorities rushed aid to survivors of the tsunami that killed at least 4,400 people in India and left 8,000 missing, many of them feared dead, officials said.


Kasparov predicts Russian political crisis within months

Chess legend and Kremlin critic Garry Kasparov said Saturday that Russia's opposition would surge in coming months as Moscow  reached a "political crisis" before parliamentary and presidential elections.


Rockies groundskeeper Keros Johnson was trapped in the middle of an out-of-control tarp. When he finally crawled out, the wide-eyed Johnson was greeted by a sight he didn't expect — Shane Victorino and Co. attempting to get the tarp under control.


Bits : The Problem With CNet: No One Wants to Buy It

An hedge fund group is pressuring CNet for changes. Usually that means the investors think the company is undervalued and wants to push management to sell.


U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran's military

The United States on Thursday dubbed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a proliferater of weapons of mass destruction and also slapped sanctions on its Qods force, ratcheting up pressure on Tehran to abandon its nuclear program.


US television networks, determined to erase memories of four years ago, have vowed to exercise extreme caution in calling the results of next week's presidential election.


Study: Consumers not willing to pay $500 for iPhone

InfoWorld - Consumers aren't willing to pay what Apple may ask for the iPhone, but if the price drops they'll switch their mobile service to AT&T in order to get it, according to results of a survey released Thursday.


Legendary Rivals Bill Gates and Steve Jobs... [Derived Headline]

By ELLIOT SPAGAT | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  By ELLIOT SPAGAT | The Associated Press  CARLSBAD, Calif. - Legendary rivals Bill Gates and Steve Jobs made a rare joint appearance Wednesday and wasted no time making nice.


Iraq's prime minister issues a "final call" to cleric Moqtada Sadr to end the stand-off in Najaf as new clashes erupt.


His final farewell to Congress Lucas leaving after 3 terms

The walls in Rep. Ken Lucas's office on Capitol Hill are bare, and the bookshelves are empty. Most of the congressman's personal belongings -- two mini-van loads full, in fact


Video games for next generation games consoles are unlikely to make a profit in the near future, a report says.


The governor of Brazil's largest Amazon jungle state signed into law Tuesday legislation aimed at curbing global warming in an area bigger than France and Spain combined.


Pop star Sheryl Crow tells a New York court she was "alarmed" by a former US Navy diver on trial for stalking her.


'Mi aspetto la soluzione di questioni urgenti entro un mese'


Obese Heart Failure Patients Fare Better Than Lean

NEW YORK  - Although obesity is usually  linked to detrimental health consequences, new research  indicates that overweight people with heart failure have a  lower mortality risk than those of normal weight.


Clooney buys rights to Grisham's true crime book

Actor and filmmaker George Clooney  has teamed up with Warner Bros.' specialty studio to buy the  movie rights to "The Innocent Man," the first nonfiction book  by best-selling novelist John Grisham.


The US has provided airlifts and pledged $300 million to support African troops in west Sudan. By Abraham McLaughlin - staff writer and Duncan Woodside - contributor.


Microsoft Offers Work-Around for IE Patch Problems

Microsoft has a technical work-around for users who found IE crashing after recent security update.


3rd time proves golden charm for El Guerrouj

Hicham El Guerrouj was likening the meaning of his daughter's name to the precious gold he had earned, but the Moroccan might as well have been describing the last half of the men's 1,500 meters at Olympic Stadium last night.


â27 Dressesâ makes the point that modern American weddings are all pretty much alike. The same could be said about modern American romantic comedies.


Lights, Camera, ACTION...NO it's Not Sven's Private Life

As Sven-Goran Eriksson appeared in Viennaâs Intercontinental Hotel, dozens of camera flashes went off and one caused the Swede a slight moment of surprised discomfort


Scientists believe they may have found a way to stop the problem of bacteria becoming resistant to drug treatments.


Millions Hunt Food as Tsunami Toll Passes 87,000

Millions of people on Indian Ocean shores scrambled for food and clean water on Thursday, with disease and hunger now the main threats stalking


Chiesti 19,6 milioni per Rodano e 9,9 per Manfredonia


Skin Deep: Feel Pudgy? Thereâs a Shot for That

Anti-fat injections are one of the most hotly debated procedures in cosmetic medicine because they are spreading faster than the science behind them.


Blockbuster Upping Offer for Hollywood Video

12/29/04- Blockbuster is stepping up the pressure in its bid to take over rival video rental chain Hollywood Video. Blockbuster says it will present its $11.50-per-share offer for Hollywood Entertainment directly


Pelosi Begins Discussions on Stimulus to Economy

Speaker Nancy Pelosi met on Monday with the Federal Reserve chairman to discuss potential action by Congress, the White House and the central bank to jump-start the economy.


Court allows singer R. Kelly to stay free

A judge on Friday allowed R. Kelly to remain free on bond pending his trial on child pornography charges, even though the R&B singer missed a court appearance this week.


Ucraina. Putin: la Russia non agisce dietro le quinte

La Russia "non agisce dietro le quinte" per difendere i suoi interessi nazionali nelle repubbliche dell'ex Unione Sovietica. Lo ha dichiarato il presidente russo Vladimir Putin, a 48 ore dalla ripetizione


US State Department motorcade attacked in Baghdad

BAGHDAD - A US State Department motorcade came under attack in Baghdad yesterday, prompting security contractors guarding the convoy to open fire in the streets. At least nine civilians were killed, according to Iraqi officials.


Russian Skater Does Not Remember Head-First Fall

Reigning world skating pairs champion Tatiana Totmianina says she does not remember what happened leading up to her head-first fall to the ice at the Skate America Grand Prix event Saturday night in Pittsburgh.


Man Allegedly Forges Jail Release Papers

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - A man charged with forgery allegedly tried to get out of jail by - what else? - forging documents for his release...


News: New Study to Investigate Demise of Coral Reef Ecosystems

Scientists are embarking on a project which will explore how global warming is devastating one of the world's most diverse ecosystems, coral reefs.


$10 for a Plain CD or $32 With the Extras

While the major record companies continue to discount new releases, some labels are pushing tricked-out versions of big titles that carry their highest prices ever.


Ex-US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's appointment to a post at Stanford University sparks protests.


Japan's industrial production falls in October while unemployment rises, providing more evidence of a slowdown in the world's second largest economy.


Celebrations are taking place to herald the enlargement of the Schengen zone to include nine more EU countries.


Myanmar rebel group says its negotiators released

Negotiators from Myanmar's largest armed rebel group have been freed after they were detained during a political shakeup in Yangon, the rebel group said today.


North Korea wants Russia support, offers uranium: paper

North Korea has offered Russia exclusive  rights to its natural uranium deposits in exchange for open  support at the six-way talks on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons, a  Japanese daily said on Sunday.


When my husband and I began planning an ambitious trip to five European countries, friends encouraged us to go without our teenage daughters.


Ashcroft Warns of Judicial Meddling in Terror War

Departing Attorney General John Ashcroft, dealt several court defeats over US anti-terrorism policies, on Friday derided what he called judges' second-guessing of the president's decisions.


Israel concerned over university boycott bids

Israeli ministers on Sunday voiced concern over two initiatives in Britain to boycott Israeli universities and sanction trade with the Jewish state because of its policies towards Palestinians.


Judge OKs US Airways' plan to cut pay by 21%

The unraveling of the ailing airline industry picked up speed Friday as a bankruptcy judge granted US Airways authority to temporarily cut the pay of its union workers by 21 percent, comparing the airline's financial outlook to "a ticking fiscal time bomb


Federal judge orders stop to Qualcomm chip sales

A U.S. federal judge has clamped further restrictions on Qualcomm's ability to sell and support certain wireless chip sets, saying that they infringe on three patents held by rival Broadcom.The injunction, issued Monday by U.S. District Court Judge James Selna, prohibits Qualcomm from making and selling certain third generation (3G) chip sets, used to provide Internet access to mobile phones. Qualcomm is also barred from engaging in a range of marketing and customer support activities related to its WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) and EV-DO (EVolution-Data Only) chips, which are used to process data on high-speed wireless networks.The ruling is the latest in a series of actions in the long-running dispute between the two chip vendors. In July, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that Qualcomm infringed Broadcom patents and barred Qualcomm from importing chips to the U.S., but the Commission allowed mobile phone vendors to ship the chips in their products."The ITC order did not go nearly as far in prohibiting other activities from Qualcomm," said David Rosmann, vice president of intellectual property litigation with Broadcom. "The U.S. District Court order has in some respects much broader remedies. So the activities that are going to be barred by this injunction go a long way to stopping Qualcomm's continued operations in support of these infringing chips."Broadcom sued Qualcomm in May 2005, claiming that Qualcomm's chips violated three of the company's patents. In May of this year, a jury found in Broadcom's favor and awarded the company $19.6 million in damages. Monday's injunction stems from that decision.Broadcom is also suing Qualcomm on other patent infringement and antitrust claims, Rosmann said. The antitrust case is expected to go to trial in 2009.Qualcomm executives could not be reached immediately for comment.


Under a New Watch, Miramax Still Homes in on Awards

Miramax may be a smaller and calmer organization under Daniel Battsek, but the studio has nonetheless remained in the thick of the awards race.


Hefty Kids Have Higher Risk of Future Heart Attack

Overweight children are three to five times more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke before they reach 65 than slimmer youngsters, an international charity said Monday.


JERUSALEM - Israel tightened security around Arab East Jerusalem and stopped thousands of West Bank Palestinians from praying at the revered Al-Aqsa mosque on the first Friday of Ramadan, but no violence was reported.


Parma, 17:54 - CALCIO, PARMA: CONVOCATI PER IL RUBIN KAZAN

Questi i convocati del tecnico del Parma Pioli per la gara di domani di Coppa Uefa contro i russi de...


Intel racked up some serious karmic debt when it schemed to run AMD out of the PC processor business. Xeon now languishes in Opteronâs shadow, which strikes me as just desserts for some nasty business.


Putin accuses 'complicit' West of harbouring Chechen terrorists

THE Russian president, Vladimir Putin, yesterday accused the West of harbouring Chechen terrorists, speaking hours after rebel leader Shamil Basayev claimed responsibility for the Beslan school massacre.


Tom Hanks opens the Venice Film Festival with a screening of Steven Spielberg's The Terminal.


Blair to undergo operation to fix irregular heartbeat

British Prime Minister Tony Blair said he would enter the hospital for an operation to correct an irregular heartbeat that was first diagnosed a year ago and has recurred in the last two months.


Industry on Notice About 17 Toxic Substances That Feds Want to Control

MILTON, Ont. (CP) - Manufacturers, importers and other industries are on notice about 17 more toxic substances the federal government wants to better control.


Verizon sues data brokers linked to HP probe

Verizon Wireless  sued 20  unnamed data brokers for fraudulently obtaining private  telephone records belonging to Hewlett-Packard Co.   board members and journalists as part of an HP investigation  into boardroom leaks.


France Not Immune to Radical Islam Threats

France is seen by many Americans as a reluctant ally, at best, in President Bush's war on terror. But a new hostage crisis has made clear that the Gallic nation, with western Europe's largest Muslim population, is not immune to threats from radical Islam.


Republicans, Democrats in tight race for control of US Senate

Preliminary results so far of Senate races held Tuesday in the United States showed a tie between Republicans and Democrats, with each side winning five states.


The Iraqi Shia cleric, Moqtada Sadr, announces the "rebuilding" of his Mehdi Army militia.


Rilevate 260.000 persone che hanno rinunciato alla ricerca di un lavoroper un "diffuso sentimento di scoraggiamento", concentrate soprattutto nel Mezzogiorno                                          Istat, cala il tasso di disoccupazione ora Ã¨ al 5,7%, ma crescono gli 'inattivi'


UNICEF hails Zambia study on AIDS treatment as "major breakthrough ...

NEW YORK  - The United Nations (news - web sites)' Children's Fund (UNICEF (news - web sites)) hailed a study done in Zambia on a cheap, common antibiotic that greatly reduces the death rate among children with the AIDS (news - web sites) virus as "a


Chipmaker snaps up the Irish developer of the widely used physics engine of the same name.


Via libera al progetto di Sarkozy anche dal Senato


Registrandosi al sito si puo' avere appuntamento alla moda


Chiusura alle ore 15, subito dopo comincia lo scrutinio


Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling watches as New York Yankees Gary Sheffield rounds first base after hitting a double in the first inning of game one of the ALCS in New York Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004.


The PC maker is coming out with its own hard-drive-based MP3 player--a miniature unit that displays color photos.


How to use multiple iPods with one Apple Mac or Microsoft Windows ...

Do you want to use more than one iPod with the same computer? There are a couple of different ways you can do it. Apple has posted an article about how to do so.


LOS ANGELES - The family of John Ritter has sued a Burbank hospital, accusing it of negligence in the death of the 54-year-old actor.    Ritter's wife Amy Yasbeck and his four children, including actor Jason Ritter, filed the wrongful death suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Sept...


U.S. doctors warn on costly "consumer" insurance

Pediatricians in the United States on Monday warned that new high-deductible health plans risk compromising patient care, especially among poorer children, with the unintended consequence of increasing medical costs.


The Cassini spacecraft makes one last flyby of Titan on Monday before it despatches the Huygens probe for a rendezvous with the Saturnian moon.


A Federal Reserve report found that the economy was lusterless overall but quickening in some regions.


Astronaut's Bright Career Nose Dives With Attempted Murder Charges

NEW YORK _ Lisa Marie Nowak reached for the stars and made it there as one of history's 46 female astronauts _ which makes her fall to Earth so much more shocking.


Seven dead in NATO helicopter crash in Afghanistan

Seven NATO soldiers died when their Chinook helicopter crashed on Wednesday in southern Afghanistan, the site of some of the heaviest recent fighting between Western forces and the Taliban.


12 killed as gunmen attack US consulate in Saudi

JEDDAH - GUNMEN suspected of links to Al-Qaeda stormed the US consulate in the Saudi port of Jeddah yesterday, triggering a bloody three-hour siege that left five staff and three attackers dead.


Scratch-and-sniff test may detect Alzheimer's

A simple scratch-and-sniff test may help doctors identify patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers. They found that patients with early Alzheimer's disease may be unable to smell certain


Whiskey Giants Face Smuggling Hangover in Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia  - Every Colombian city has a  sleazy shopping district called a San Andresito where you can  pick up a bottle of Scotch without paying those pesky import  duties that double the price.


The Web is a window on personal lives, and employers can peer in.


Researchers have identified more genetic mutations that appear to be linked with cot death.


Mibtel +0,73%, All Star +0,29%. Fiat vola oltre il 4%


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


HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- hostlist.6223.soscoe.c16.


Almeno cinque vittime, autobomba nascosta in un mercato


Esercito usa i cannoni contro estremisti di Fatah al-Islam


Eminem spoof with young boys angers Jacko

NEW YORKâMichael Jackson is angered by the way he is portrayed in rapper Eminem's recently released video for his new single "Just Lose It" and has asked networks to remove the video from their rotations.


roundup Plus: CA adds utility-like mainframe pricing, expects...Salesforce.com reports subscriber surge...RealNetworks signs up Red Flag Linux.


US Will Pursue Aggressive Foreign Policy - Powell

President Bush has a fresh mandate to pursue an "aggressive" foreign policy, Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Tuesday.


Trimming the waist may trim diabetes, heart risks

NEW YORK  - People who manage to reduce their waistlines may also lower their risk for diabetes and heart disease, a study suggests.


The brokerage caps off Shareholder Depreciation Month with Customer Appreciation Day.


Constitutional reform plans will expand MPs' powers and end a protest ban.


The Kansas City Royals have reached a deal to hire Dayton Moore of the Atlanta Braves as general manager, The Associated Press has learned.


Public-health and homeland-security officials admitted to slip-ups in their handling of the Andrew Speaker TB case. Will the government be ready next time?


Third overall with 63 medals, 32 of them gold, and significant breakthroughs in sports in which China hadn't been a big factor, with medals in boxing, tennis, canoeing, cycling, fencing, sailing and wrestling.


Europe will end its first mission to the Moon by crashing its spacecraft into the lunar surface.


Lo dice la tv iraniana. In primo momento si parlava di 80


Polisario says risk of war if Western Sahara talks fail

War may break out again in Western Sahara after an uneasy 16-year peace if U.N.-sponsored talks between Morocco and the Polisario Front independence movement fail, Polisario said on Friday.


Music Review | 'King Lear': Poor King Lear, Alone but in a Crowd

Wu Hsing-kuoâs remarkable one-man âKing Lear,â which the Lincoln Center Festival presented on Thursday, expanded codified Chinese opera style to include Buddhist chant, contemporary music and electronics, and Western elements â beyond Shakespeareâs play itself, of course.


Gary Speed has rejected claims by Newcastle manager Graeme Souness that Bolton employ bully-boy tactics. Souness was seething after the defeat at the Reebok Stadium and accused Sam Allardyce's side of "in your face football".


The White House challenges a report for Congress saying Iraq has met few targets used to measure progress.


Miles of tsunami-shattered beach hotels on the Thai mainland north of Phuket island began yielding up their dead yesterday, bloated gashed, and mangled bodies.


Insight Bowl executive director John Junker said Notre Dame has "an unmatched national following" -- which explains bowl officials' expectations for a record crowd tonight at Bank One Ballpark.


The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins injures his hand, but denies it will stop him playing guitar on tour.


ISLAMABAD, Nov 22: Former prime minister and chairperson of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Benazir Bhutto has hailed the Supreme Court verdict granting bail to her husband Asif Ali Zardari as a 'triumph of justice'.


Orlando Cabrera homered in the bottom of the 12th inning to lead the Boston Red Sox to their second straight win in their last at-bat, 7-6 over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.


Amid fear, Sunni party pulls out of Jan. vote

BAGHDAD, Iraq - The Iraqi Islamic Party, the largest Sunni Arab political faction, yesterday announced its withdrawal from legislative elections scheduled for Jan. 30, saying its demands to delay the vote


Roma, 17:11 - CALCIO, BLATTER: UN PIACERE VEDER GIOCARE ITALIA

Il presidente della Fifa Joseph Blatter stasera sarà in tribuna a Zurigo su invito della Figc...


Next year's series of Celebrity Big Brother is being scrapped in the wake of the show's race controversy.


Green groups condemn Bush 'delaying tactic'

US plan for global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dismissed as stalling tactic lacking concrete details.


Stocks Likely to Rise; Oil Still in Focus

NEW YORK - U.S. stocks are expected to open modestly higher Wednesday, as oil prices remain center stage but thin summer volumes are likely to continue...


Il gruppo proporra' nuove sonorita' con strumenti inconsueti


Iraq's interim government has declared a 60-day state of emergency across the country, except for the Kurdish north. The move was announced by a spokesman for interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi.


E.U. Court: Downloaders Can Stay Private

Record labels and film studios cannot demand that telecom companies hand over the names of people suspected of swapping illegal downloads, the E.U.âs top court ruled.


WASHINGTON Sept. 1, 2004 - Secretary of State Colin Powell said the United States wants UN sanctions imposed on Iran after the Bush administration concluded the country is on the verge of enriching enough uranium for four nuclear weapons.


Plastic finally surpasses paper checks as America's favorite ...

For the first time, Americans' use of credit cards, debit cards and other electronic bill paying has eclipsed paper checks. The number of electronic payment transactions last year totaled


Robbers refuse to give up hostages in Venezuela siege

ALTAGRACIA DE ORITUCO, Venezuela  - Four robbers with pistols refused to give up about 30 hostages, including a pregnant woman and children, on Tuesday in a standoff with hundreds of heavily-armed police at a bank in central Venezuela.


Rome, Italy (Sports Network) - Highly-regarded referee Anders Frisk was hit with a flying object from the stands as he headed off the field during halftime of a Champions League match between Roma and Dynamo Kiev on Wednesday at the Olympic Stadium.


Skateboard icon Tony Hawk has signed an exclusive deal with Kohl's Corp. to sell footwear under his brand through the mid-level retailer.


Storms Kill More Than 650 in Philippines

Helicopters delivered food to survivors and picked up casualties Friday as flash floods began to recede in the northern Philippines, revealing the magnitude of a disaster


How's this for creative thinking? A cafe has opened with pyjama-clad servers pouring cereal day and night, topping it off with everything from fruit to malted milk balls, and


Martin O'Neill last night confronted the disappointment of seeing his Celtic side being ejected from European football before Christmas, but batted away questions about being in charge of a cash-strapped team following the 0-0 draw with AC Milan.


Wal-Mart Will Expand In-Store Medical Clinics

The company will announce Thursday plans for several hundred new clinics at its stores, using a standardized format and jointly branded with hospitals and medical groups.


Asylum seekers are being diverted from Swansea, in the wake of the alleged murder of an Iraqi Kurd in the city.


Lotito (Inps): 1,1 mln adesioni a fondi contrattuali


Microsoft Moves to Add Phone Calls to Its E-Mail Program

Analysts said businesses would not throw away their reliable office phone systems until the software makerâs tools were just as good.


Employers aggressively hired new workers in October, adding 337,000 people to their payrolls after a sluggish summer, but the unemployment rate rose fractionally to 5.5 percent.


Gaddafi says fear drives world economic system

SEBHA, Libya  - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi criticized the world financial system as a dictatorship based on fear on Friday but said Libya's only pragmatic choice after sanctions was to accept the unfair reality of world trade.


Clinton Library Features Impeachment Area

As Bill Clinton's library is unveiled at a gala opening this week, one thing is certain: His messy legacy will be on full display.


S. Africa's Mbeki on 'urgent mission' to resolve Ivory Coast crisis

The African Union mandated South African President Thabo Mbeki to launch an urgent mission to resolve the crisis in Ivory Coast.


Leave it to cowboy capitalism and Texas to come up with a weird monster energy deal involving a dozen new coal plants and a green $44 billion buyout that would scuttle some of the plants. In Epicenter.


Tech gets steamier with mp3 vibrators and strap-on kit

And idiots break themselves against martial artists Comments An armed robber, evidently going for the soft targets, attempted to hold up a karate school in the Columbian town of Bucaramanga. For his pains he received a dis-arming and further pain when the students "put their knowledge to use". A bit of practical experience probably did them some good, although the robber might have preferred to avoid it.â¦


STUART, Fla. - Storm-weary Floridians weathered their fourth hurricane in six weeks as Jeanne lashed the Sunshine State with 120 mph winds and torrential rains Sunday that turned neighborhood streets into


Usa a rilento, potrebbero cedere testimone all'Asia


French Ban on Head Scarves Gets 1st Test

School doors open for 12 million French children Thursday, but there is far more at stake this year than back-to-school jitters.


Roma, 20:55 - Calcio, Roma: a Siena con Totti-Cassano-Montella

Ci sarÃ  anche il tridente Totti-Cassano-Montella nella Roma che giovedÃ¬ cercherÃ  a Siena di ribaltar...


Five days after making the putt that won the Ryder Cup, Colin Montgomerie looked set to miss the cut at a European PGA tour event.


Mantova, 17:03 - CALCIO, MANTOVA; DI CARLO: MI E' PIACIUTA LA REAZIONE

Il tecnico del Mantova, Mimmo Di Carlo, commenta positivamente il pareggio di Frosinone non risparmi...


Walt Disney Co. President Bob Iger said on Wednesday that a new deal with Pixar Animation Studios was "unlikely," and that the media conglomerate had been approached to buy UK media assets.


Hollywood's biggest movie studios are to sue people who share films through internet file-sharing networks. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) announced on Thursday that it will sue unnamed individuals


Merck's HPV Vaccine May Prevent Cervical Cancer

A vaccine that tries to fight a virus linked to cervical cancer was effective in reducing the risk of infections and pre-cancerous lesions in women.


An apparent tornado ripped through the New Orleans area early Tuesday, ripping the roof off a hotel, knocking down power lines and injuring three people.


A German court rules that tourists injured in a bomb attack in Tunisia in 2002 cannot claim damages from their tour operator.


Annan: UN Needs to Reassess Its Approach to Darfur

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Wednesday the 15-nation Security Council had to take new decisions urgently to curb escalating violence in Darfur and rejected a U.S. suggestion he travel to Sudan.


The Senate on Thursday confirmed Gen. George Casey as the next Army chief of staff, despite reservations by several lawmakers over his direction of the Iraq war.


Polymeals - the Recipe for a Longer Life?

If you enjoy good food and don't like the idea of taking pills to reduce the risks of heart attack or stroke, it could be time to try the Polymeal.


Paris Hilton sues Web site displaying her property

Paris Hilton has sued to shut down  a Web site that displays her diaries, photos and other personal  property in what lawyers for the celebrity heiress call "one of  the most reprehensible invasions of privacy ever committed."


Serena Williams has a passion for carrot cake. Maria Sharapova is a great fan of the chocolate fondant.


Two Blasts Rip Through Baghdad, Killing 21

Two car bombs ripped through Baghdad streets on Monday, killing at least 21 people and wounding 96 near major hotels and at an entrance to the Green Zone, the seat of


Ministro Alemanno annuncia tra 24 ore le linee di Siniscalco


49ers Fire Coach and General Manager After Woeful Season

The San Francisco 49ers fired  head coach Dennis Erickson and general manager Terry Donahue on  Wednesday following a 2-14 season that equalled the poorest in  the team's history.


The arthritis drug Remicade may increase users' risk of acquiring lymphatic cancer, manufacturer Centocor Inc. says in a warning letter to physicians announcing a labeling change for the medication.


Nato-led troops in southern Afghanistan say they have killed 10 militants as the alliance claims a big victory.


Buffett helps raise $1 million for Clinton in N.Y.

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett  used his business clout and folksy wisdom to raise $1 million  for Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton on  Tuesday, telling big donors that Democrats are better than  Republicans at taking care of the less fortunate.


China's Li set for Australia tennis comeback: report

Injury-hit Chinese tennis star Li Na will re-launch her Olympic ambitions at two events in Australia next month, state media reported Wednesday.


'Once a Century' Floods Kill 161 in China

China's Sichuan province faced the  threat of epidemics on Wednesday after the worst flooding in a  century killed at least 161 people and injured thousands and  water levels at the huge Three Gorges Dam were due to peak.


Factory output fell unexpectedly in July for the second month in a row -- the first back-to-back decline in nearly two years -- as the production of beer and pharmaceuticals plummeted.


Triad near deal for private equity buyout: WSJ

Triad Hospitals Inc.  was expected to announce as early as Monday morning that it was selling itself to private-equity buyers for about $4.4 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.


German investor confidence slumped in September

BERLIN - German investor confidence dropped sharply in September, a key economic indicator released Tuesday showed amid concerns about the impact of high oil prices on consumer demand and the outlook for the global economy.


Spinetta: falso si voglia trasformarla in compagnia minore


The Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress is funded by taxpayers to the tune of $100 million annually. But the reports are not public information. In 27B Stroke 6.


Sport: The RFU wants Rob Andrew to oversee selection and media relations as part of a new England hierarchy.


Indice Nikkei a 17.875,65 punti. Euro in rafforzamento


Ferguson defends Rooney following Bolton incident

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has defended teenage striker Wayne Rooney in wake of an incident involving Bolton Wanderers defender Tal Ben Haim during their weekend English Premier League match.


AOL to refund customers for unauthorized charges

(InfoWorld) - AOL will pay more than $3 million to settle complaints that it charged customers for unauthorized services. The settlement money will go to 48 states and the District of Columbia, which plan to use the money in various ways, typically for consumer education and to fund consumer-fraud investigations. In addition to the $3 million, AOL agreed to offer refunds to consumers who complain to the company or through the offices of states' attorneys general. AOL must refund consumers who complain of unauthorized charges for services, the states say. AOL also agreed to improve the way that customers can cancel their services. Previously, most customers could only cancel their service by calling AOL. But AOL customer service representatives received incentives for retaining customers. As a result, many customers complained that it was very difficult and in some cases impossible to cancel their service, according to the Arkansas attorney general's office. In Illinois, customers who tried to cancel their services were often offered a free month of service as an incentive to stick with AOL, said that state's attorney general office. After the free month, customers would try again to cancel but customer care representatives would pressure them to stay. Some consumers said that they thought they'd cancelled their service only to continue receiving bills for the service. To address the problem,Â AOL set up an Internet siteÂ that customers can use to cancel their service. In addition, when customers cancel, AOL must clearly disclose the amount of time remaining on the account and provide a confirmation number showing that the customer cancelled the service. AOL made many of the changes during 2005 and 2006 on a voluntary basis nationwide, said AOL spokeswoman Amy Call. The settlement "puts to rest any remaining issues related to our old access business model," she said in a statement. Many customers may have recently begun trying to cancel their service because AOL is in the midst of a business transition. It now offers free e-mail services and grants anyone access to its portal, in hopes of earning revenue from advertisements. AOL still offers dial-up Internet access and a tech support service for a fee.


Dell beefs up Precision portable workstation line

M6300 wants to kiss your desktop goodbye Dell is adding more power to its high-end line of mobile workstations with the debut of the Precision M6300, a 17" notebook geared at engineers, developers, video editors and others who need to tote around some serious silicon.â¦


Activision, Nielsen Study Impact of Video Game Ads

Video game publisher Activision Inc. and Nielsen Entertainment, on Monday said they were collaborating to produce a measurement system for corporate advertisers to compare the reach of video games with more established media, such as television.


Crisis looms for Liverpool's Benitez after Istanbul setback

Rafael Benitez could be heading towards the first real crisis of his three-year reign at Liverpool after a 2-1 defeat by Besiktas left the Reds facing an early exit from the Champions League.


The Web site instructs tourists to  "Rediscover Lebanon." It promises beaches, ski slopes, ruins,  nightlife -- something for everyone packaged in a tiny country  more often remembered for war and kidnappings.


Snow continued to fall in some of the affected area, which stretched from Texas across Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky to Ohio.


Basketball coach Sullivan is out at Harvard

Frank Sullivan, whose 16-year tenure as Harvard's men's basketball coach was the longest in school history, was let go yesterday, two days after the Crimson (12-16) completed their fifth straight losing season.


Threat Pulls Arab Soap Opera Off the Air

Arab viewers of a soap opera about Afghanistan apparently won't learn how the love story ends after the series was suspended following Internet threats against anyone involved in airing it.


Patrick McEnroe received a two-year contract extension Monday to stay on as captain of the U.S. Davis Cup team, charged with ending the country's longest title drought since the competition began in 1900.


Roma, 22:36 - CALCIO, PARMA; RANIERI: MI PIACEREBBE RESTARE

"Mi piacerebbe restare a Parma, è una società sana e gestita da gente che ama il calci...


Bernie Ecclestone may have lost the first round in court to the German banks, but the F1 supremo is preparing a counter-attack which could once again solidify his hold on the lucrative commercial rights to the sport.


DETROIT -- The Vikings took a big step toward their first playoff berth in four years -- barely and with late help from the Lions.


AT&T unveis the Ogo, a dedicate messaging device

Ogo is the first wireless messaging device to provide instant messaging (IM) and e-mail from all three leading providers - AOL, MSN, and Yahoo!


AMERICA/ECUADOR - Verso il CAM 3: ÂSperiamo che con il Terzo Congresso Missionario Americano si consolidi il cammimo missionario dell'America, molte diocesi si riconoscano missionarie e molta gente prenda maggiore coscienza del proprio impegno missionario nella ChiesaÂ Quito (Agenzia Fides) - ÂCi troviamo in un momento cruciale nel cammino di preparazione verso il Terzo Congresso Missionario Americano (CAM 3)Â spiega in un colloquio con l'Agenzia Fides P. Timoteo Lehane, Direttore Nazionale delle Pontificie Opere M...


Il Cairo, 23 settembre 2004 - Decapitate in risposta ''all'attacco sanguinoso e atroce'' a Nassiriya e ''agli atti di stupro'' contro musulmani e musulmane in Iraq: con questa motivazione inizia un messaggio che annuncia l'uccisione di Simona Pari e


Khamenei: U.S. won't bring Iran to its knees

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday the United States would not be able to bring Iran to its knees in a row over sensitive nuclear work the West suspects is aimed at making bombs.