Actress Bai Ling arrested for shoplifting in L.A.

Chinese-born actress Bai Ling was arrested for shoplifting at Los Angeles International Airport after a gift shop employee accused her of stealing two magazines and a pack of batteries, police said on Thursday.


Spitzer forces Glaxo to publish drug trials

GlaxoSmithKline yesterday said it would publish all details of its clinical drug trials after being accused of concealing information that its leading antidepressant could be harmful to children.


Ian Snell of the Pirates is learning how to pitch inside to major league hitters and seeing the results.


A quarrel has been bubbling up over plans for the towering three-story Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington.


To understand how much gay life in the United States has changed -- and how challenging it remains -- consider the story of the Dillards, Sharon and Tanya, who describe themselves as "a typical family with soccer, brand new puppies, church, choir and not enough time in the day."


Tutu sees hope for Kenya deal as protest falters

President Mwai Kibaki is open to the idea of a coalition government to end Kenya's post-election crisis but only if the opposition meets his terms, South African Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu said on Friday.


If you think beauty can't go more than skin deep, swallow this: Health officials on Thursday said drug companies could start gussying up their pills with pigments like those that give cosmetics a pearly sheen.


The new nominee for Homeland Security chief brings to the table long experience in Washington and in legal matters.


A joint US-Iraqi delegation holds talks in Damascus on ways to improve security on the Syrian-Iraqi border.


Roma, 13:03 - CALCIO, SERIE A: DERBY LANTERNA ARBITRA ROSETTI

Pierluigi Collina ha designato Roberto Rosetti per il derby della Lanterna Sampdoria-Genoa, posticip...


Searchforvideo.Com Introduces New TV Category for Popular TV Shows

FUSA Capital Corporation (OTCBB:FSAC), parent company of SearchforMedia  Network and a leading innovator of multimedia search engine technologies  for consumers and digital content providers, today launched a new TV  category at www.searchforvideo.com.


Ruined blood sample means Hamilton will keep medal

THE GAZETTE. Cyclist Tyler Hamilton gets to keep his Olympic gold medal because his backup blood sample was ruined in a botched lab procedure, the International Olympic Committee said Thursday.


Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday angrily defended his relationship with Merck & Co. and his executive order requiring that 11- and 12-year-old girls receive the drugmaker's vaccine against the sexually transmitted cervical-cancer virus.


Microsoft Corp.'s MSN Music online download service fired another salvo this week at Apple rival iTunes Music Store by announcing its expansion into new European countries.


Imam in alleged CIA kidnap case says he is a wreck

A Muslim cleric freed from prison in Egypt on Sunday four years after he was grabbed in a Milan street in a suspected CIA kidnapping said on Monday the ordeal had made him a wreck.


Britain says 'humiliating' photos not necessary to demonstrate IRA ...

Britain is willing to consider alternatives to photographing Irish Republican Army disarmament, so long as the public can see visible evidence of the destruction of IRA weaponry, the Northern Ireland governor said Tuesday.


Video of U.S. friendly fire unleashes storm in UK

U.S. and British officials denied trying to bury details of a 'friendly fire' incident on Tuesday after a classified cockpit video was leaked showing U.S. pilots weeping after mistakenly killing a British soldier in Iraq.


Â· Latest mole in Sinn Fein drove Gerry Adams  Â· Roy McShane taken into protective custody


Sachin Tendulkar is set to be thrust into an unaccustomed all-rounder role as India bids to save face in the fourth Test against Australia in Bombay on Wednesday.


Oracle Boosts PeopleSoft Bid to $8.8 Billion

Oracle lifted its purchase offer for PeopleSoft to $24 per share from a previous bid of $21. "This price represents a significant premium to recent trading prices, and is in excess of the 52


McCain reaches out to conservatives but only so far

Republican front-runner John McCain is trying to gain his party's presidential nomination by convincing conservatives he is one of them, without hurting support from moderate voters who have propelled his candidacy.


The Middle East War For Hearts and Minds

By rushing to rebuild Lebanon, Hizballah and Iran are spreading their influence in the Middle East. Can the U.S. do more?


"Sub hunters": Detecting the enemy beneath the sea

They call themselves "sub hunters", men and women trained to detect enemy submarines gliding in the depths of the world's oceans.


The Indian leadership today told the visiting US Defence Secretary, Mr Donald Rumsfeld, that the American arms sales to Pakistan could impact the positive sentiment and goodwill for the USA in India.


This year's flu season has claimed its first casualties in the New York City area. Four senior citizens died and 13 others were hospitalized after a recent outbreak in a Queens nursing home.


Pro Wrestler, Wife Argued About Son, Lawyer Says

ATLANTA, June 27 -- In the days before pro wrestler Chris Benoit killed his wife and child and hanged himself, the couple argued over whether he should stay home more to take care of their mentally retarded 7-year-old son, an attorney for World Wrestling Entertainment said Wednesday.


The apparent suicide of a University of Georgia researcher at ground zero in New York over the weekend has family, friends and colleagues struggling to understand what happened.


US researchers show that a computer can be controlled by the brain without the need for implants.


Canada escaped into Tuesday's World Cup final against Finland at the Air Canada Centre last night, thanks to the heroics of centre Vincent Lecavalier and goaltender Roberto Luongo.


Black Market in British Treasure Sold on EBay

Pieces of Britain's past, including a second-century silver ring and a 500-year-old Tudor trade weight, are among artifacts being peddled daily on the Internet to the alarm of experts at the British Museum.


NEW YORK (Sports Network) - Former undisputed heavyweight  champion Evander Holyfield has appealed the suspension handed  down by the New York State Athletic Commission earlier this  month.


Siebel unveiled "Chapter 2" of its CRM strategy this week in an effort to revitalise its sagging fortunes. Siebel has seen declining revenue and fierce competition from high-end rivals such as SAP, as well as from smaller companies such as Salesforce.


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Reg Review Top notch sat nav for Windows handsets


Government Seeks Trial Date for Moussaoui

The government proposed Wednesday that Zacarias Moussaoui go on trial May 31, the day after Memorial Day, in the only US case charging a defendant with crimes related to the Sept.


Hollywood star Sizemore gets 16-month sentence

Actor Tom Sizemore was given a 16-month sentence here Monday by a Los Angeles judge after admitting violating probation for a drugs offense, justice officials said.


Nestle to take over Swiss water firm Henniez

Nestle  pushed its rapid expansion in the bottled water business forward on Tuesday by agreeing to take over Swiss bottler Henniez  in a deal valued at 155 million Swiss francs ($128.3 million).


Athletics: Powell leads the way into wide-open 100 final

ATHENS - Asafa Powell led the way into what appears to be a wide-open Olympic 100m final on Sunday as the Jamaican won his semifinal in 9.95 seconds.


Federal Judge gives O'Neal the OK to play

NEW YORK - Jermaine O'Neal can play in the Indiana Pacers' game on Saturday against the Pistons and two more games, but then he'll be in limbo when his case to shorten his 25-game suspension to 15 goes back to court Thursday.


Two sets. In the end, on paper, that's all that separated Roger Federer from a true Grand Slam this year. Two sets.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today headed for Geneva on way back home wrapping up a 'highly successful' visit to Britain and the US.


It initially looked harmless, but the chopper to third baseman Chone Figgins in the fourth inning yesterday turned into the Veg-O-Matic that diced up the Angels.


The Yellow Jackets (6-5) formally accept an invitation to the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday.


Sport: Premier League: A no-score draw with Bolton shows Kevin Keegan the size of the task ahead


IBM, Honda deliver in-car speech-recognition navigation system

SEPTEMBER 03, 2004  - IBM and Honda this week announced that they have jointly developed a hands-free and natural-sounding in-vehicle speech-recognition system.


Update 1: Texas Instruments Narrows 4Q Guidance

Semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments sharpened its forecast for fourth-quarter sales and profits Tuesday while staying within the boundaries of its previous forecasts.


Resistance to Iran sanctions grows as powers meet

The United States faced growing   opposition on Thursday to its bid to persuade other powers to   impose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, with China   urging dialogue and France signaling flexibility.


Aziz elected Pak PM amid boycott by Oppn

President Pervez Musharraf's loyalist Shaukat Aziz was elected as Pakistan's Prime Minister in a National Assembly vote boycotted by the opposition in protest of the speaker' decision not to permit their jailed candidate Javed Hashmi to take part in the


Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson explained that Newcastleâs offer for Wayne Rooney forced the Red Devils to move for a player they âcould not afford to miss out on.


Richiesta della procura "La pentita Banelli va protetta"

ROMA, 21 OTTOBRE 2004 - Per Cinzia Banelli, la prima brigatista rossa pentita, la Procura di Roma chiederÃ  un programma di protezione al Ministero dell'Interno. La richiesta Ã¨ basata su uno dei punti dello


Some veterans appear ageless at World Cup

Anyone battling a mid-life crisis only needs to watch the World Cup. Plenty of people have been written off as washed up, only to play as if still in their prime. Zidane, Figo, Beckham &#151; the list goes on. At the same time, many of those so-called prodigies are already watching the games on television.


Tribune to evaluate offers on Saturday: source

Media group Tribune Co.'s   special committee will meet again on Saturday to evaluate  alternatives that could split up the company or take it  private, a source familiar with the situation said on Friday.


Vazquez retains IBF junior featherweight title

Israel Vazquez of Mexico stopped Artyom Simonyan of Armenia in the fifth round in El Cajon,California on Tuesday to retain his International Boxing Federation junior featherweight title.


Toshiba, M'shita LCD Venture to Make Big TV Panels

An LCD joint venture between Toshiba Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said on Wednesday it would start making large TV displays early next year, entering a rapidly expanding but crowded market.


Colourful Snail-Giants Help Children in Need

Lifestyle: 6 January 2005, Thursday. The colourful snails, exhibited in open air in the centre of Sofia in the end of 2004, will be sold at an auction and the funds will be donated for children in need.


Launches a BlackBerry alternative too Smart phone seller i-mate has launched its latest Windows Mobile handhelds: a follow up to the QWERTY keyboard equipped JAQ it launched a few months ago, and a classic tablet-like PDA phone squeezed into a candybar form-factor.â¦


Antivirus companies are warning Internet users about a fast-spreading new worm that infects Web servers running a popular package of online bulletin board software, and uses the Google search engine to find vulnerable servers to infect.


T-Mobile to launch nationwide converged Wi-Fi, cell service

InfoWorld - T-Mobile USA planned to launch its converged Wi-Fi and cellular service nationwide Wednesday, following the introduction of the service late last year in Seattle.


North Korea nuclear talks snag on aid for Pyongyang

Talks to end North Korea's nuclear program fell short of an accord on Saturday, snagging on disputes over how and when to compensate Pyongyang for disarming, but envoys said the gulf between the parties was narrowing.


Justice Dept. to Revisit Civil-Rights-Era Killings

The Justice Department announced yesterday that it is partnering with civil rights groups to pursue the killers of scores of black men and women slain by white vigilantes in the South decades ago.


Patricia Hewitt will not be health secretary in new Prime Minister  Gordon Brown's first Cabinet.


CORRECTED: Bon Jovi scores first No. 1 album since 1988

(In paragraph 2, Nielsen SoundScan corrects tally for Bon Jovi album to 292,000 from 288,000)


Per ex comandante Wermacht Hans Dietrich Michelsen


Diego Maradona is rushed into hospital with high blood pressure but later released.


Londra, 16:39 - CALCIO, INGHILTERRA: MCFADDEN DALL'EVERTON AL BIRMINGHAM

L'Everton ha ceduto al Birmingham l'attaccante scozzese James McFadden. Il giocatore, 24 anni, ritro...


Nelson grabs silver in historic Olympia after foul on final throw

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece  -- Adam Nelson couldn't help himself. While parading with his silver medal around the ancient site that gave birth to the Olympics 28 centuries ago, he paused to look at the mark in the dirt he thought was his gold-medal spot.


Pope says much of TV, Internet content destructive

Pope Benedict called on the media  on Friday to promote family values and criticized the Internet  and television's often "destructive" influence on young people.


IBM has introduced six new models in its BladeCenter server line, including five new HS20 models and a new JS20 blade server. The Intel-based HS20 systems now are equipped with two new, compact


The Live Earth concert in Rio de Janeiro is threatened after a judge cancelled Saturday's concert over safety concerns.


Senators pushing a new immigration policy appealed Sunday to wavering supporters ahead of renewed debate on securing the borders and dealing with 12 million undocumented immigrants.


A deadline for Iran to suspend uranium enrichment expires on Thursday, with UN powers mulling possible sanctions.


Roma, 12:05 - CICLISMO, MARTINELLO: AVANZA PROGETTO PER BASSO A OLIMPIADI

Basso alle Olimpiadi di Pechino? La federciclismo punta sul varesino per la prova a cronometro ai Gi...


Cell phone offerings set to boom: report

The market for content and services on  cell phones is expected to grow to $150 billion by 2011, as  access to the web while on the move becomes easier and faster,  research from Informa Telecoms & Media showed.


Breast cancer month is awash in pink products

Pink products - already popular with women and the fashion and beauty companies that cater to them â-re everywhere this month. October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink


NFL Fines S Darius $75K for Ferguson Hit

Green Bay Packers receiver Robert Ferguson is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Donovin Darius (20) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, in Green Bay, Wis.


Dollar Plunges to Record Low Against Euro

By John Parry NEW YORK  - The dollar dropped to record lows against the euro on Friday, succumbing to negative sentiment and erasing all of the U.S. currency's earlier gains following a robust U.S. October employment report.


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ITALIAN dairy giant Parmalat owes its creditors billions of dollars, a judge ruled yesterday in a decision that will let big international banks become shareholders in a new listed company formed from the ruins of the collapsed group.


UN Security Council backs UN-EU force for Chad and CAR

The UN Security Council has expressed its support for a joint United Nations-European Union security force for eastern Chad and the northeastern region of the Central Africa Republic in order to protect civilians affected by strife in neighbouring Darfur.


Survey: US federal workers lack telecommuting choices

WASHINGTON - Nearly two-thirds of U.S. government employees haven't been allowed to telecommute even after the U.S. Congress has established penalties for agencies that don't allow telework options, according to a survey released this week.


Turkey's Erdogan faces rocky road after big win

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Monday celebrated a decisive poll victory but now faces challenges over delayed presidential elections, Kurdish separatist violence and Ankara's troubled EU bid.


No hand for Jones on bad day at the track: US star 5th in long ...

Four years ago, she stood alone atop not just track and field, but the entire sports world - universally acclaimed as the greatest female athlete on earth.


CRAWFORD, Tex., June 16 -- As he prepared for a visit this week from Israel's prime minister, President Bush held an unannounced meeting with the top leadership of the United States' Jewish community to discuss the dramatic events in the Middle East and other foreign policy issues.


RNC Protesters Using Text Messages to Plan

For protesters navigating Manhattan during the Republican National Convention, text-message broadcasting services like this, sent to their cell phones, provided an up-to-the-minute guide to the action on the streets.


Anti-virus firm warns of new mobile phone virus

ANTI-VIRUS firm F-Secure has found a new variant of the âSkullsâ Trojan horse that attacks mobile phones with the Symbian operating system and is warning phone owners not to


PalmSource will Linux their way through.

PalmSource with its popular product PalmOS plans on producing a new, Linux-based version of their handheld operating system. The move towards Linux-based Operation System for mobile & handheld devices is supposed


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Without fanfare, President Bush signed into law on Friday a nearly $140 billion corporate tax cut bill derided by both Democratic presidential rival John Kerry and Republican Sen. John McCain as a giveaway to special interests.


Core intermediate goods prices' rise fastest in nine years

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Prices of US wholesale goods and services fell 0.1 percent in August, the Labor Department said Friday. The core producer price index -- adjusted to exclude food and energy goods -- also fell 0.1 percent.


By JOHN RABY  CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Sarah Bonham and her friends have jumped off 40-foot-high sandstone cliffs into Summersville Lake countless times during camping trips and church youth functions.  To many teenagers, the summertime rite is as common as tanning and fishing.


Two US soldiers charged in the deaths of three Iraqis

The US military charged two US soldiers for the deaths of three Iraqis, the US command said Wednesday. ''Sgt. Michael P. Williams and Spc.


Il protagonista Franco Nero: cinema, un atto di liberta'


Fossil Egg Finds Yield Clues to How Pterosaurs Lived

Two new fossilized pterosaur eggs have been discovered. The fossils suggest that the dinosaur-era flying reptiles lived in colonies and raised their young, experts say.


Karzai declares Afghanistan and Pakistan "brothers in fighting ...

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan and Afghanistan have reaffirmed they are partners in fighting terrorism, Afghan President Hamid Karzai declared at the end of a two-day visit.


KABUL, Afghanistan -- Three UN workers remained hostages of a Taliban faction despite hopes that they would be freed by the Muslim festival of Eid, which began yesterday, also the third anniversary of the Taliban's flight from the Afghan capital.


Roddick, Serena serve notice: Aces aiming for another US Open ...

_ Serena Williams left her opponent swinging at shadows, then Andy Roddick finished off his work with a 135 mph fastball. Roddick and Williams easily aced their latest tests in the US Open on


Savvy investors understand economic cycles

NEW YORK -- When rolling black outs roiled California in 2001, which companies based in the state rode out the energy crisis better?


"Family Guy Presents  Blue Harvest," an hour-long special from the animated TV  series, topped the national DVD sales chart for the week ending  January 20, besting several new theatrical releases.


The appointment follows a review of USIT's internet suppliers and is intended to provide a centralised and robust web hosting solution for the revitalised travel company.


Before the game, there were handshakes and hugs and short conversations between North Carolina State coaches and Boston College players and coaches.


Q. I am 50 years old, employed at a good job, and have about $2 million of investments, of which $1.1 million is in cash equivalents. I have two kids, one of whom has $150,000 in a Uniform Transfers to Minors account; the other has $15,000. I am completely lost in terms of what to do. I have always been ...


A judge on Friday rejected part of a lawsuit requesting that Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee turn over backup tapes from computer hard drives he ordered destroyed before leaving the Arkansas governor's office.


Taxes Are Reassessed in Housing Slump as Prices Drop

Downward assessments appear most pronounced in areas where the market was exploding just a few years ago, or where economic conditions are poorest.


IOC tells Beijing not to complete Olympic venues too late

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday said 2008 Games host Beijing should take care not to complete its venues too late, two months after it advised the city not to finish them too early.


Explosions Reported in Spain After Calls

At least four explosive devices detonated Monday around Spain after telephone warnings from callers claiming to speak on behalf of the armed Basque separatist group ETA, news report said.


Hevesi to Pay $206,000 for Use of N.Y. Workers

The payment resolves an inquiry into the comptroller's use of state workers to chauffeur his wife Carol.


Moldovan, Trans-Dniester Officials Hold Talks in Bulgaria

Officials of Moldova and its breakaway Trans-Dniester Republic began Monday two-day consultations near Bulgaria's Black Sea port of Varna, the Focus news agency said.


Update 4: Primaris to Buy Boeing's 7E7 Dreamliner

Primaris Airlines Inc., a little-known Las Vegas carrier with plans to provide low-cost service for business travelers, has become the first US airline to agree to buy Boeing Co.


A bomb exploded near a police convoy accompanying foreign workers in Algeria on Friday, injuring nine people including two French and one Italian, the official news agency APS reported.


Argentine Health Minister Gines Gonzalez Garcia, left, and UN Executive Secretary of the 10th International Convention on Climate Change Joke Waller-Hunter arrive to a news conference at the 10th International Convention on Climate Change in Buenos Aires


Japan hosts Mideast peace meeting to raise profile

Japan on Wednesday kicked off four-way talks aimed at working toward peace in the Middle East, part of efforts to raise its political profile in the volatile region and ensure a stable energy supply.


Oil prices skid, US stocks of crude seen growing

NEW YORK : World oil prices fell, capping a drop of more than 14 percent in a two-and-a-half-week slide triggered by a perception of growing US crude oil inventories.


EchoStar Communications Corp. (DISH.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said third-quarter profit rose on an aggressive campaign to add more new subscribers.


Sony announced an impressive lineup of games for its PlayStation consoles in the first quarter of 2008.


Policewoman to referee German football games

Germany's football federation (DFB) has appointed a 28-year-old police officer as the first woman to referee men's professional matches.


Giddy Red Sox Fans Savor Lifting of 'Curse'

Millions of bleary-eyed New Englanders  on Thursday savored a feeling lost generations ago: the joy of  a Red Sox World Series victory that ended an 86-year drought  and, some say, lifted a legendary curse.


The blogosphere erupted with arguments questioning global warming after an error was found in the annual estimate of the average temperature in the United States.


Annette Bening starred at the opening night of the Toronto Film Festival in her new movie, Being Julie.


Anticipated 'Halo 2' Leaves Gamers Panting

"Halo 2" continues the story of Master Chief, a genetically enhanced soldier who is the only human ever to successfully defy the Covenant-a coalition of alien races on a murderous march toward Earth.


Five years after a landmark study, patient safety remains in ...

When Dr. Robert Wachter's wife underwent surgery in October to donate a kidney to a friend, her chief anxiety, he said, was "the possibility that she might be killed by a medical mistake.


The raspy-throated rocker has been diagnosed with the disease, forcing her to scrap an upcoming fall tour, according to a statement on her Website.


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America's Cup experience reaches public domain

If the America's Cup is the Formula One of sailing, then Russell Coutts is giving enthusiasts the chance to sample being the equivalent of Lewis Hamilton or Fernando Alonso.


AP: Senate leader took free boxing tickets

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, who has criticized Republican ethics, accepted free ringside tickets to three professional boxing matches from Nevada officials who were trying to influence his federal legislation regulating the sport.


Halliburton Co. may decide not to submit new bids for the logistics contracts it holds in Iraq if the U.S. military divides up the work too deeply, Chief Executive Officer Dave Lesar said on Tuesday.


(Sports Network) - The winless Golden State Warriors start a five-game road trip tonight, as they visit the undefeated Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.


Sen. Hagel retiring, not running for president

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


One chilly April morning two years ago, manager Jill Vanden Heuvel was at her desk at Algonkian Regional Park expecting a quiet Sunday when the cars started to arrive. Hundreds at first, then more than a thousand, bringing scores of Iranian families toting blankets, coolers and small grills.


Brown Widow makes its home on Gulf Coast

As if the West Nile-toting mosquito isn't enough to worry Mississippians, add the poisonous Latrodectus geometricus to the state's list of creepy-crawly creatures.


McLaren discard David Coulthard has signed a one-year deal to race with the new Red Bull Racing team in the 2005 Formula One season.


Deere Profit Up, Outlook Below Estimates

Deere & Co. DE.N on Tuesday said  quarterly earnings rose 30 percent on strong demand, higher  selling prices and increased efficiency, but the farm equipment  maker fell short of analysts' estimates and gave a weak  forecast, sending its shares down 3 percent in early trading.


A mortar attack on an Iraqi National Guard headquarters north of Baghdad killed at least four National Guards and injured 80 others, officials said Tuesday.


Music Review: Ethereal Songs Made More Expansive With an Orchestraâs Multitude of Colors

Emily Newsomâs perpetual-motion harp playing provides settings that encompass madrigals, Appalachian ballads and African griot songs, and her voice can sound piercing or intimate.


All three of the major political parties are falling short in their response to the threats facing the environment, according to a study released today.


Yanukovich defies ruling on poll results

Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, who had been declared winner of a disputed presidential election, said on Thursday that the Supreme Court has no right to annul the poll results.


Oracle Provides Details On E-Business Suite Release

Version 11i.10 will focus on industry-specific capabilities and will add new software for procurement management. By Laurie Sullivan.


Pakistan's Prime Minister Aziz Makes His First Visit to India

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz makes his first visit to India today for talks to improve ties after verbal sparring last week between the two countries over Kashmir and the purchase of arms by Pakistan.


Europe's golfers were closing in on a third straight Ryder Cup win over the United States at the K-Club.


This year's BookExpo America will be a story of networking, the old way and the new.


Bob Dylan Publishes Memoirs, Vows to Speak Truth

Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan said he  didn't find the process of writing his new memoirs all "that  splendid," according to an article in the latest issue of  Newsweek magazine.


Clinton's family business hits the stump

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign took on the appearance of a family business as she headed into the final week of the race for Iowa's leadoff precinct caucuses, driving home to activists the stakes in those caucuses and her view that she's ready for the job.


WorldCom Executive Says Ebbers Offered Apology

WorldCom Inc.'s former controller  testified on Thursday that chief executive Bernard Ebbers  apologized to him just days after accountants were first  ordered to cover up $800 million in expenses.


US Bombs Falluja, Rebels Strike in Samarra, Ramadi

US forces hit Iraq's rebel stronghold of Falluja with the fiercest air and ground bombardment in months, as insurgents struck back on Saturday with attacks that killed 34 people in Samarra.


Southwest changing ways under new chief executive

When Gary Kelly, the new chief executive of Southwest Airlines, dressed up as the Kiss frontman for Halloween, we should have known it was more than a prank.


Waterford Wedgwood and Royal Doulton - two of the grandest but most troubled names in the ceramics world - revealed yesterday they were engaged in merger talks.


Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson pleaded guilty Monday to charges of drug possession and driving under the influence stemming from a traffic stop last year as he was leaving a nightclub.


GAUHATI, IndiaâSuspected tribal rebels stormed a remote village in India's northeast today and shot dead six people, police said, raising to 63 the death toll in a new wave of violence and bombings that erupted in the region on the weekend.


Much has been made of the extent to which domestic matches such as this one prepare Celtic for the rigours of the Champions League, with the verdict rarely particularly flattering to Scotlandâs less glamorous clubs.


A major winter storm system moved eastward Saturday, leaving snow, ice and even tornadoes in its blustery path.


Frugal librarian amassed 4 million pound art trove

From the outside it's an ordinary, red-brick house in a terraced row, not unlike tens of thousands of others scattered across Britain.


McCanns ponder film on missing Madeleine

The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann have held talks with a U.S. entertainment company regarding a making a film about their daughter's disappearance, a family spokesman said Tuesday.


Colombia Extradites Rebel Leader 'Trinidad' to U.S.

By Hugh Bronstein BOGOTA, Colombia  - The most important rebelcommander ever captured by Colombia was sent to the UnitedStates on Friday to face cocaine smuggling and kidnappingcharges.


White House candidate John Edwards criticized President Bush in a televised response Thursday for failing to pull out of Iraq, but also spread some of the blame to the Democratic-led Congress.


British Police Arrest Letter-Bomb Suspect

LONDON, Feb. 19 -- Police made their first arrest Monday in a series of seven letter-bomb attacks they said could have been carried out by animal rights extremists or someone angry over Britain's strict and costly traffic regulations.


Paralympics scrap closing celebrations after crash

The Athens Paralympics has cancelled celebrations at its closing ceremony after seven schoolchildren travelling to watch the event died in a bus crash.


Scientists are one step closer to a vaccine against one of the world's most devastating diseases. Malaria causes more than 300 million cases of illness and claims at least a million lives every year.


Rwanda recalls envoy to France over arrest warrants

Rwanda said on Friday it had recalled  its ambassador to Paris and might cut diplomatic ties after a  French judge called for President Paul Kagame to be tried for  planning the killing of a former president.


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Timberlake, Aiken lead U.S. pop album charts

Amid debuts by several major new   releases this week, Justin Timberlake narrowly managed to hold   on to the top spot on the U.S. pop album charts, according to   sales data published by Billboard Wednesday.


Al-Sadr Calls on Militia to End Uprising

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on his followers to end their uprising against U.S. and Iraqi forces while he considers forming a political movement, senior al-Sadr officials said Monday...


The Treasury secretary is urging a successful conclusion of world trade talks, pushing for expansion of Indiaâs capital markets and for regulators to open the financial sector to foreigners.


Rehnquist's health a closely guarded secret, USA

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


A Stable Life, Despite Persistent Dizziness

Living with dizziness is anything but fun. It can throw oneâs whole life out of kilter, literally and figuratively.


Report Faults Bayer on Baycol Withdrawal

New reports accuse another drug company of being too slow to pull a dangerous medication from the market and question the ability of the federal Food and Drug Administration to protect the public from such risks.


HBOS to launch complaint over Spanish bid for Britain's Abbey

British bank HBOS announced it would file a complaint to the European Commission regarding Santander Central Hispano's (SCH) multi-billion-pound bid for Abbey National due to competition issues.


A US Congress vote to label the wartime killings of Armenians in Turkey as genocide is mothballed by its sponsors.


WHILE President George W. Bush and Democrat John Kerry again traded blows over Iraq and global terror, their wives stole the spotlight with a spat of their own.


Online retail giant eBay Inc. plans to increase its stake in Internet Auction, South Korea's top online auctioneer, to 85.61 percent, the Korean firm said Wednesday.


Amarilloan shoots 10-under 62 to claim first title on PGA Tour

When Ryan Palmer went to the golf course Sunday morning for the final round of the Funai Classic, he knew he would need to shoot a low score to have a chance at winning.


Lebanese Politician Hurt in Apparent Suicide Attempt; Driver ...

Officials in Beirut say Marwan Hamadeh was wounded Friday when his car was targeted by a remote-controlled bomb near his home. He suffered only minor injuries, but his driver was killed and a bodyguard was seriously hurt.


Stop and question powers are 'unnecessary and counterproductive', say MPs and liberties groups.


Capriati Edges Serena in Titanic Quarter-Final

Jennifer Capriati won a titanic struggle  with old foe Serena Williams to reach the semi-finals of the  U.S. Open, going through 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 Tuesday after one of the  most dramatic battles in the tournament's history.


Fair Poll In Iraq Not Possible: Jordan King

Paris, Sept. 28 (NNN): Jordan's King Abdullah has said it will be impossible to hold fair elections in the Gulf nation of Iraq in the current state of chaos.


Beijing school grooms girls to award Olympic medals

For 16-year-old Li Miaomiao, sore feet from wearing high heels for hours at a time and an achy jaw from constant smiling are worth the chance of hanging a medal around an athlete's neck come the Beijing Olympics.


The end may be nigh for the British Grand Prix but here's 10 reasons why we'll never forget Silverstone... Stowe, Copse, Becketts, the Hangar straight - go on say them again.


Winners of Spain's Christmas lottery celebrated Saturday by drinking toasts and singing songs after thousands took a share of the $3.1 billion in prizes.


Nigeria's trade unions call off a four-day general strike over a rise in petrol prices, after talks with the government.


Judge blocks California's violent video game law

A federal judge ruled on Monday a California law to label violent video games and bar their sale to minors was unconstitutional, prompting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to say he would appeal the ruling.


Airbus given go-ahead for A350 marketing

Airbus was given the go-ahead yesterday by its shareholders - EADS and BAE Systems - to start marketing its planned A350 mid-range aircraft to airlines, heralding


Microsoft in slip-up over Vista service pack

The software maker erroneously posts a note on its developer site saying a "release candidate" version of the Vista service pack was being made available. Microsoft does plan one eventually, but it's not imminent.


Finding the Right Tempo On Game's Biggest Stage

Guard Tony Parker is showing that he may have grown to the point where the Spurs can win a championship because of, rather than despite, his efforts.


Reggio Calabria, 19:07 - CALCIO, REGGINA: MESTO E MODESTO TORNANO IN GRUPPO

Allenamento a porte chiuse per la Reggina in vista dell'anticipo di sabato prossimo con l'Ascoli. Me...


Robert Stern has earned wide admiration from critics and fans alike with turning a complacent institution into a vibrant nexus of ideas.


KOSOVO:  Ground Realities Make Talks Insignificant

PRISTINA, Dec 6 (IPS) - The Troika mediating between Serbia and its  breakaway southern province Kosovo has had to acknowledge that  its 120-day mediation period has really led nowhere.


UPDATE 4-Blockbuster offers to raise bid for Hollywood

Blockbuster Inc. (BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday offered to raise its unsolicited bid for Hollywood Entertainment Corp.


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


Disciplined Chelsea aim to make Arsenal pay penalty

Chelsea aim to break their Highbury jinx on Sunday with a full-strength side against an Arsenal team missing influential skipper Patrick Vieira.


In the Fatosphere, Big Is In, or at Least Accepted

Rebels in a get-thin world are blogging away at the mainstream.


Niche Publications Capture White House Contenders

Do U.S. voters really care that George W. Bush's favorite gun is the Winchester his father gave him, or that John Kerry likes fishing for blues and stripers? Millions might, which means candidates will keep talking to niche publications like Field & Stream.


Hoodies and wags break into English dictionary

Hoodies, wags, carbon footprints and muffin tops have entered the English language, according to the ninth edition of the Collins English Dictionary launched Monday.


Scott Peterson's Half-Sister Writes Book

The half sister of convicted murderer Scott Peterson has written a book about the "untold story" of the case — and why she believes he's guilty, her publisher announced Thursday.


Su legge elettorale no a diritto di veto per piccoli partiti


Bourque, Coffey, Murphy enter hockey hall

It's hard to imagine a more deserving trio of defensemen being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on the same slate again. The addition of Ray Bourque, Paul


Malaysia PM vows to resolve Muslim conversion woes

Malaysia's prime minister vowed on Monday to look into politically sensitive cases of Muslims seeking to renounce Islam in favor of other religions.


Ministro Difesa, ci sono pro e contro da valutare


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International environment for India's development highly ...

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said international environment for India's development was "highly favourable" and there was "tremendous goodwill" for the country in the outside world.


It's pretty easy to find the calories burned by walking, jogging or doing a workout on a stair climber. Gym machines, pedometers, books and numerous Web sites offer estimates.


Due to a drought in Utah, Glen Canyon is on its way back Â viewable in much of its former glory.


An out-of-control wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest tore through 18,000 acres of brush and timber Saturday, forcing the evacuation of about 5,000 people from a pair of mountain communities.


The landmark agreements follow 18 months of three-way talks Ministers from Britain, Spain and Gibraltar have signed a series of agreements aimed at improving living conditions for the people of Gibraltar.


British energy expert alerts Ont. to failures in hydro restructuring

WINDSOR, Ont. (CP) - Ontario risks sharp price increases if it gives the private sector a greater role in the electricity market, says a British expert on energy markets.


On backs of desperate, new India is emerging

MORBI, India -- Meet the men and women building the new India. Chakubhai Khabhu, old and lean, smoking a thin, hand-rolled cigarette, stands on top of a pile of bricks his children have made with their hands. His daughter, Vanita, 20, tosses bricks to her brothers, two by two, in a seamless human chain. One of his sons' wives takes ...


Lawsuit Tries to Block Construction of Power Plant

By VICKI SMITH  MORGANTOWN - Opponents of a $1 billion, coal-fired power plant are trying once again to halt the construction, filing a federal lawsuit that claims an air quality permit for the project expired in 2005.   The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S.


EU, US to push for quicker ban on ozone-depleting chemicals

The US and Europe are set to call for an accelerated timetable for banning ozone-depleting chemicals as they prepare to mark the 20th anniversary Sunday of a treaty to protect Earth's stratospheric shield.


Darfur Peace Talks Overshadowed by Fighting

Peace talks on Sudan's war-torn Darfur region got under way Monday in Nigeria's capital, overshadowed by fighting between rebels and government forces in the vast desert area.


Carmelo Anthony scores 32 points and Allen Iverson adds 22 points and 11 assists as Denver dumps New Orleans, 105-99, despite 30 points from Chris Paul.


Congress Votes to Ban States From Taxing Internet Service

Congress passed a measure Friday putting a three-year ban on state and local governments' taxation of the monthly fees that Internet providers charge their customers.


US public health officials warn that there will be a dearth of influenza vaccine on the brink of the winter flu season, after a major producer was suspended from making the jab on Tuesday.


The Covenant tops North America's film chart in a slow week at the box office, estimates show.


Plans to make the tax system easier for small businesses will be outlined by the Conservatives later.


Yukos CFO delays return to Moscow after summoned for questioning

MOSCOW  - A half-dozen executives of embattled oil giant Yukos have left Russia and the company's chief financial officer said Thursday he won't return until he learns whether the government is planning charges against him.


More than twice as many people have fallen ill this year with a strain of bacteria responsible for food poisoning, experts say.


China Competes With West in Aid to Its Neighbors

Eager for stable friends, China is making big loans for big projects, competing with the World Bank at its own game.


US stocks were under modest pressure at midmorning on Tuesday, as investors digested another weak housing report, lower-than-expected earnings results from the retail and semiconductor sectors, and a management shuffle at Yahoo.


Many hurdles ahead for Bonds to pass Aaron

Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants are apparently talking contract. Apparently this new contract will guarantee Bondsâ status as the uber Giant and one of baseballâs top wage earners through the 2006 season.


By Daniel Carson, The News Herald, Panama City, Fla.  Sep.


LONDON (Billboard) - Just hours after losing out to rival Kanye West on the U.K. albums chart, rapper 50 Cent has shelved a string of European appearances.     "50 Cent is very sad to confirm that due to a last minute, unforeseen and unanticipated change in his schedule, he will have to postpone his European promotion trip from September 18-25," his Interscope Records label said in a statement.


Bank of America Corp. , the second-largest U.S. bank, said on Thursday that second-quarter profit rose 5 percent as growth in capital markets activity and consumer fees offset an increase in credit losses.


Serbia refuses U.S., UK monitors for president vote

Serbia's election commission has  turned down a request by the British and United States  embassies to allow some of their staff to monitor the  presidential election next weekend, officials said on Friday.


CNA Financial Corp. , one of the largest commercial insurance firms in the United States, said on Monday that it had a fourth-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago, when it was hurt by claims from 2005's Hurricane Wilma.


Hype and hysteria as Harry Potter series nears end

One of the most hyped books in history goes on sale this week with the release of the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter series.


Stocks to watch on Wednesday: CITIGROUP INC. :


Sales rise for Toyota, GM but Ford slips

DETROIT -- Toyota reported a 17 percent rise in its US sales in August, while GM sales increased 3.9 percent from a year ago as the companies said buyers looked to more fuel-efficient offerings. But Ford's sales dropped 11.6 percent and sales by Honda and DaimlerChrysler each fell 3.2 percent.


Oliver Stone's big budget biopic about the life and loves of Alexander the Great is drawing high praise for its inclusion of the legendary leader's historically documented relationships with men as well as women.


GM sees future: Cars and drivers full of booze

Autopilot alcomobiles for drunk drivers US motor heavyweight GM is determinedly presenting itself as a technological innovator ready to break with its old-school, big iron image. The car colossus' CEO, Rick Wagoner, has been giving speeches and briefings in recent days boosting his firm's efforts in development of new, greener prime movers and radical electronics.â¦


E' il quotidiano piu' letto in Francia, 2,4 mln di lettori


Torino, 19:44 - CALCIO, AGENTE NEDVED: LA JUVE PER ORA NON CONCEDE INCONTRO

Tra Nedved e la Juventus i rapporti sono un po' freddi. Lo spiega l'agente del giocatore, Mino Raiol...


Quarter of Brits think Churchill was myth: poll

Britons are losing their grip on reality, according to a poll out Monday which showed that nearly a quarter think Winston Churchill was a myth while the majority reckon Sherlock Holmes was real.


BBC staff in Ozzie bin Laden video spoof outrage

Heads likely to roll - boom boom! BBC senior bosses are today reportedly "grilling" members of the BBC London news team who produced a "tasteless" spoof video version of (Is This The Way To) Amarillo? to mark a colleague's departure for Al-Jazeera International.â¦


Brett Myers and Barry Bonds both had impressive days at the ballpark. Neither was in much of a position to enjoy it &#151; not with the troubles still awaiting them off the field.


His comfortable charisma has helped him bounce back more times than almost anyone in Hollywood. With Hairspray he's trying a different sex


PalmOne to unveil new handheld organizer

Handheld computer maker PalmOne Inc. plans to unveil Monday a new memory-packed personal digital assistant that can double as a portable USB flash drive.


Astronaut in kidnap-murder case returns to Houston

A U.S. space shuttle astronaut accused of trying to kidnap and murder a romantic rival for a fellow astronaut arrived back in Houston on Wednesday after she was freed on bail in Florida.


Former NBA players remember Dennis Johnson Sunday during a memorial service with far more laughter than tears.


Petrolio a 90,70 dollari, oro stabile in Asia a 792,32 dlr


Hard work yet to come on North Korea nuclear deal

Chief U.S. negotiator Christopher Hill cautioned on Wednesday that difficult work remained to implement the breakthrough energy-for-arms agreement with North Korea.


By Mary Hopkin, Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Wash.  Sep. 6--Firefighters fought smoke and steep, difficult terrain Tuesday as they stretched firelines around 40 percent of the Columbia Complex fire.


Justin Williams and Anton Babchuk score, as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Tuesday night handing the Flyers their franchise-record seventh straight loss.


South Africa's divided ANC chooses its leader

POLOKWANE, South Africa  - South Africa's ruling ANC chose a leader on Tuesday, a vote in which Jacob Zuma was expected to oust President Thabo Mbeki as party head and put himself on course for the presidency.


Charged astronaut to use insanity defence

A former Nasa astronaut accused of assaulting and trying to kidnap her rival in a love triangle will pursue a defence of insanity at her trial next month, according to documents released by her lawyers yesterday.


Australia says six nationals missing, offers 10 million dollars in quake aid

A Melbourne teenager with Downs Syndrome and five other Australians were reported missing Monday after tidal waves triggered by a massive earthquake swept across southeast Asia, killing more than 11,000 people.


Enron announces proposed sale of Prisma Int'l unit

Enron Corp. , whose two  top former executives were convicted on Thursday for lying to  investors as the energy giant headed toward bankruptcy in 2001,  said on Thursday it agreed to sell its Prisma Energy  International Inc. subsidiary.


Israel's Peres Urges Election After Sharon Weakened

Israel's opposition Labor Party  leader called Thursday for early elections, effectively calling  off talks to enter the government after Prime Minister Ariel  Sharon's Likud party barred him from any negotiations.


Baseball commissioner Bud Selig isn't about to guess whether Barry Bonds will cooperate with George Mitchell's steroids investigation. "I don't know that," Selig said Friday. "I'm going to see how the Mitchell investigation plays out."


West Nile Virus claims Harris County life

Harris County Public Health and Environmental Service announced that it has had the first confirmed death for the year attributed to the West Nile Virus.


Nigeria cancels CNN advert over oil delta report

The Nigerian government on Thursday  canceled an advert it had placed on U.S. television channel CNN  because of a report broadcast last week about militants holding  hostages in the oil-producing Niger Delta.


Make-up artist sues ESPN for sexual harassment

A former make-up artist for a  television sports talk show on Wednesday sued the broadcaster  ESPN, one of the show's anchors and a panelist she worked with  for sexual harassment.


U.S. Military Apologizes for Death of Young Afghan

The U.S. military apologized on  Saturday for the death of a young Afghan and the wounding of  another in Afghanistan's central province of Uruzgan.


British hostage in Nigeria released: diplomat

Gunmen in southern Nigeria have released a British man taken hostage in the oil city of Port Harcourt more than two weeks ago.


Gannon gets another shot at Buccaneers' tough defense

The last time Rich Gannon saw defensive players wearing Tampa Bay uniforms he threw them the football five times. That, of course, was almost 20 months ago in the Buccaneers' 48-21 demolition of the Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII.


Sindacati, Cisl e Uil: ''Prima confronto interno poi Montezemolo''

Prima il ''confronto interno'' ai sindacati, dopo quello con gli imprenditori. I segretari di Cisl e Uil rispondono cosi' all'appello che questa mattina il segretario della Cgil, Gugliemo Epifani ha lanciato


A growing number of communities are adopting a venture capital-style approach to aiding and investing in local businesses.


In State of the Union, Bush to begin framing legacy

Monday's address is expected to highlight improvements in Iraq, but not reforms for immigration or Social Security.


The European Union wants firms to stop advertising junk food to children and improve the labelling of products, the FT says.


Ex-U.S. Marine Gets Life for UK Police Murder

A former U.S. Marine who had been on the  run in Britain was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for  the "cold and ruthless" murder of a policeman as officers  carried out a routine check on a stolen car.


Israeli former nuclear technician Mordechai Vanunu is arrested, seven months after release from jail.


US rapper Beanie Sigel is sentenced to a year in jail for illegal possession of a gun.


CORRECTED: XM Satellite in $650 Mln Deal with Pro Baseball

XM Satellite Radio on Wednesday said  it signed a $650 million deal to broadcast Major League  Baseball games for 11 years, countering a rival's moves to sign  up high-profile programing that will lure listeners to the new  medium.


Nigerian 3-year-old abducted in Niger Delta: police

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria  - A 3-year-old Nigerian boy has been kidnapped in the oil-producing Niger Delta in southern Nigeria, police said on Thursday, four days after a British girl of the same age was released by her kidnappers.


An oil deposit with an estimated 100-million-barrel reserve has been discovered off Cuba's coast by Canadian companies Sherritt International Corp.


The rushing numbers generated by the Jaguars last Saturday - 80 yards total, 47 for Fred Taylor , 19 for Maurice Jones-Drew - suggest the Patriots' defense had an impressive performance. But there was a troubling aspect: long drives. Jacksonville had marches of 13 and 11 plays, and three of nine plays.


Voice of Scotland ; Natural Scotland SCOTTISH EXCLUSIVE

We need to confront the impact of our throwaway society, says Sarah Boyack, the Deputy Environment Minister. Getting everyone involved in playing their part is fundamental to the success of creating a sustainable Scotland.


Breast cancer less likely to be detected in thin women

Cancers were harder to detect in the breasts of lower-weight women who were also more likely to develop cancers between screenings, according to a study.


24 dic 15:37 Calcio: Ancelotti, "Nei miei pensieri c'e' solo il ...

MILANO - Carlo Ancelotti, che sta per tornare dalla Spagna, ha rilasciato un'intervista esclusiva al sito ufficiale del Milan: "Voglio fare gli auguri a tutti, in particolare ai tifosi rossoneri. E dire che


In a fresh blow to Europe's antitrust enforcers, a top appeals tribunal said regulators wrongly blocked MCI WorldCom's aborted bid to buy Sprint Corp in 2000.


Shuttle Loss Proved 'Cathartic,' Departing NASA Leader Says

The loss of the shuttle Columbia was a "cathartic moment" that led to reforming the space agency and pushed the nation to establish a broader space policy, Sean O'Keefe said.


Roma, 16:12 - CALCIO, ARBITRI; LO BELLO: MOVIOLA IN CAMPO IRREALIZZABILE

Arbitri nel mirino dopo l'ennesima giornata ricca di errori. Rosario Lo Bello non è favorevol...


CHICAGO - A preprinted section was pulled from Wednesday's Chicago Tribune because it contained an article discussing the use of a vulgar slang term in referring to women, according to the newspaper.


NOVEMBER 1--Claiming that Jay-Z purposely torpedoed their joint concert tour, R. Kelly today filed a lawsuit against the star rapper and a promoter that seeks at least $90 million in damages.


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Ahold, the Dutch super-market group, took another step along its "road to recovery" on Thursday after the sale of two retail subsidiaries for $660m to a private US equity group.


Two flight instructors who alerted the FBI about Zacarias Moussaoui are asking why they weren't recognized along with a fellow instructor, who collected a $5 million reward from the government this week.


INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird says the suspensions of four Pacers players following last month's brawl in Detroit with Pistons fans were excessive.


Stocks: New drop in oil prices encourages Wall St.

NEW YORK Stocks inched higher in quiet trading on Wednesday as a pair of government reports offered conflicting signals about the economy, and oil prices declined.


An unexpected number of deaths among patients receiving intense therapy to lower their blood sugar forced the National Institutes of Health to abruptly cut short part of a major study on diabetes and heart disease.


Chairman dethroned Research in Motion will restate three years of earnings following an internal stock options probe, the company said today. The aggregate effect of the revisions will lop $250m off RIM's historic earnings.â¦


Study finds Singapore students tops in maths and science

Singapore students are among the top performers in both mathematics and science, according to an international study. More than 360,000 students from 49 countries participated in the third Trends in International


McNair Exercises, Stretches With Trainers

Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair exercised and stretched with trainers Thursday, but was not able to practice with the Titans because of a bruised sternum.


Qaeda recruit Padilla sentenced to 17 years

Jose Padilla, a Chicago gang member once accused by the Bush administration of plotting a radioactive bomb attack, was sentenced by a U.S. court on Tuesday to 17 years and four months in prison for supporting terrorism.


N.Korea fires missiles; Japan, U.S. downplay impact

North Korea fired several short-range missiles on Friday, but the United States and its Asian allies said the launches were part of normal military drills and would not affect talks on Pyongyang's nuclear arms program.


Cogne: i coniugi Lorenzi indagati per calunnia

Ã quanto rivela il "Corriere della Sera", che parla anche del coinvolgimento di due consulenti della difesa. Taormina: "L'inchiesta Ã¨ conseguenza dell'atto di autodenuncia". Annamaria Franzoni: "Spero che serva per arrivare alla veritÃ ".


It's no yellow submarine, but the band is beginning to play in this yellow cab — Mozart.


Screening relatives of middle-aged people who suffer heart attacks would save lives, say experts.


Korea Opposes Enlarging UN Security Council: Foreign Minister Ban

Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon expressed his viewpoint that he supported the augmentation of the seats of non-permanent Security Council members, and opposed increasing the numbers of permanent members, at the foreign minister talks held Friday between


Health Spending Exceeded Record $2 Trillion in 2006

National health spending soared above $2 trillion for the first time in 2006 and has nearly doubled in the last decade.


A French national was shot and killed in the Saudi Arabian city of Jiddah early Sunday, the Interior Ministry said. The man was shot at 1 am in the Red Sea port city.


"Rinascono fenomeni di discriminazione razziale"


Vital Signs: Healing: In I.C.U., Lack of Sleep Can Hurt Recovery

Patients in intensive care units are so busy being poked, prodded, jabbed and medicated that they rarely have time for sleep.


Violence Displaces Another 3,000 in Darfur - U.N.

More than 3,000 people have been displaced since the end of August by violence in an area of Sudan's North Darfur state, a United Nations report said on Sunday.


The Home Office is to start consultation on plans for compulsory lie detector tests for sex offenders.


The Dave Matthews Band is making amends after their tour bus dumped waste on a boatload of tourists.


Investors might be willing to forgive Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB) for missing expectations on its latest Q3 earnings. These things happen, especially when there are extenuating circumstances.


Abbas: Effort on gov't is 'back to zero'

Efforts to form a Palestinian government acceptable to the West have gone "back to zero," Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday, a day after Hamas said a coalition government that recognizes Israel is unacceptable.


European shares notched up a fresh five-month high on Thursday, helped by miners as base metal prices shot to multi-year peaks and by German utility giant E.ON  on news of an asset sale in Norway.


Microsoft previews TellMe phone voice control

Vocalisation. Vocalisation. Vocalisation CES The future of the mobile phone is... er... voice. So said Microsoft staffers during Bill Gates' (final) CES keynote speech last night. Voice for calls, obviously - but also voice for controlling the phone...â¦


Comedian Rodriguez Sues Ex-Manager for $1M

Comedian Paul Rodriguez has sued his former manager for $1 million, alleging that he forged a signature to gain ownership of the film "The Latin Kings of Comedy" and struck a deal with a major studio.


The cast of Arthur Phillips's comic novel could have come from one of those deliciously campy old Hollywood mummy movies.


Iranians pledge to become suicide bombers

Under a banner showing coffins draped with American, British and Israeli flags, more than 100 Iranian men and women pledged Thursday to become suicide bombers &#151; if necessary &#151; to defend their country and Islam.


Edge to Cubs for playoff berth -- and beyond

By beating the Reds on Sunday, the Cubs assured themselves of their first back-to-back winning seasons since 1971-72. At most any other time during the last 32 seasons, the occasion would have called for champagne.


Fashion fakes are illicit global business

A false door at the back of a cramped New York City store swings open to reveal a secret room lined with fake Prada, Gucci and Fendi bags and wallets.


After Florida scores four runs in the top of the 10th inning, Atlanta answers with five to capture a thrilling 8-7 win on Sunday.


More than 200 people are feared dead as a result of flash floods and landslides triggered by a storm in the Philippines, officials say.


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Madrid, 12:16 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID: CONTRATTO VITALIZIO PER RAUL

Il Real Madrid blinda il proprio capitano Raul. Il club iberico infatti offrirà al giocatore ...


Look Elsewhere for 'Wicked' and 'Hypnotic'

Hyperbole is the poetry of marketing. It is designed to capture your attention and tickle your imagination -- to seduce you.


Singer Papa Wemba Admits Part in People Smuggling

Congolese world music star Papa Wemba  admitted in a French court on Monday he had taken part in a  scam to smuggle hundreds of Africans into France using his band  as a cover.


Israel Delays W.Bank Pullback, Opens Gaza Crossing

Israel will slow a planned pullback  from West Bank cities because of Gaza violence that has frayed  a de facto cease-fire and raised doubts Palestinians can keep  militants in check, officials said on Tuesday.


JAKARTA, Indonesia - Muslims armed with machetes attacked several pig farms in Indonesia, slaughtering around 20 swine they claimed were giving of "offensive" odors, The Jakarta Post reported Thursday.


US President George W Bush is sworn in for a second term promising to help end tyranny and uphold freedom.


Britain Stops Export of Jeweled Headband

The British government moved Wednesday to stop the export of a jeweled headband once owned by Edwina, Lady Mountbatten, a leading fashion figure of the 1920s and wife of the last British viceroy of India.


Capo collezione Alta Moda per figlia di Margherita Agnelli


Health Secretary Alan Johnson is accused of accepting a donation channelled through a third party.


Practical Astronomy: Figure Out How Dark Your Sky Is

Those who are involved in popularizing astronomy are asked certain questions time and again.  One of these is 'How many stars are there?' Only when one is blessed with a rare glimpse of a star-spangled sky with its myriad luminaries, can we understand why this question occurs.  Special computer analysis can readily answer the question.


Phelps faces jail over drink-driving charge

SWIMMING ace Michael Phelps has admitted it was a dangerous mistake after the six-time Olympic champion was arrested for driving under the influence last week.


Soccer / France, Greece and England are looking for first ...

For France, England and Greece, tonight's World Cup qualifiers will provide an opportunity to redeem themselves less than a week after disappointing games in their opening matches of the 2006 World Cup campaign.


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


At least this proves she wasn't using a backing track.


LONDON - "Another Place" can stay put. Local authorities voted Wednesday to allow Antony Gormley's installation "Another Place" - made up of 100 cast-iron sculptures of naked men - to remain on a beach in northwest England.


Up to 9 inches of rain soaked parts of Virginia, forcing the evacuation Saturday about 100 people in a six-block section of this capital city and causing scattered flooding in the southeastern part of the state.


Cgia Mestre, a fronte del +12% dell'Amministrazione centrale


Apple says unlocking software can damage iPhone

Apple Inc  said on Monday  that programs available on the Internet to unlock its iPhone  and enable it to work with service providers other than AT&T's  Cingular network could cause irreparable damage to the device.


Mystery bones vex cops: Is a serial killer at large?

Florida cops found eight sets of human remains in the woods of Fort Myers nine months ago. Only two of the dead have been identified, and the most vexing question has yet to be answered: Are the grisly discoveries the work of a serial killer?


The pro-Western candidate in Ukraine's presidential election on Sunday has warned of mass demonstrations if the result is rigged.


Turkish parliament debates legal reforms

ANKARA - Turkey's parliament met Sunday to consider reforms that would bring some of the country's criminal laws up to European Union standards.


A Russian court declares oil firm Yukos bankrupt, ending a three-year court battle for its survival.


Sitting in the atrium of Dallas Cowboys headquarters, at the same table where Wade Phillips, Bill Parcells and several predecessors have given their daily briefings for years, Jason Garrett felt comfortable right away.


The inquiry into the UK rail crash in which one person died will focus on a set of points, police say.


Roma, 12:08 - CALCIO, LEGA: INIZIATO CONSIGLIO

E' iniziato da pochi minuti, presso l'hotel Hilton di Fiumicino, il Consiglio di Lega convocato per ...


The pound shoots above $2 - close to 26-year highs - in early trade in Europe as investors price in an interest rate rise in July.


German business confidence is at its highest level since 1991, a leading survey finds.


A fix for a serious flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer has been released early to combat escalating attacks.


Nets Fade in Fourth as Celtics Take Over

The Celtics, who have the best record in the N.B.A., won their second game of the season against the Nets , who had won six of their previous seven.


Europe Rejects Looser Labels for Genetically Altered Food

The European Commission changed its mind Wednesday and abandoned its earlier plan to permit laboratory-made seeds in food without being labeled as such.


Mother wants new inquest into Pantani's death

The mother of cyclist Marco Pantani wants a fresh inquest into his death in 2004 after a new book raised doubts about whether he died of a drug overdose.


By Staff Reports  The AARP has opened its 53 Tax-Aide sites in 30 Oklahoma cities and towns to help middle- and low-income people file their taxes.   The services include individual tax counseling, telephone tax counseling and 24-hour Internet tax counseling.


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Three-time champion Venus Williams faces surprise finalist Marion Bartoli for the Wimbledon crown.


Glasgow, 22:55 - CALCIO, COPPA UEFA: RANGERS-OSASUNA 1-1

Rangers e Osasuna hanno pareggiato 1-1 (0-1) nell'andata degli ottavi di finale di coppa Uefa.


Pettigrew visits Russia against backdrop of worsening terror ...

Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew, on a one-day visit to Moscow, delivered Canada's sympathies and solidarity with the Russian people who are enduring a wave of terrorist


Univ. of Calif., Lehman Reach Settlement

The University of California said on  Friday that Lehman Brothers LEH.N has agreed to pay $222.5  million to settle a class action suit for the bank's role in  the sale of Enron Corp. ENRNQ.PK securities to it and other  plaintiffs.


President Bush's opponents call him lots of names but they don't call him timid. When it comes to taking risks, Bush has few peers. His second-term agenda is fraught with politically troublesome priorities, if not for Bush personally then for Republicans on the ballot in 2006 and 2008.


Tv, Ventura: ''False le voci su flirt con Gori''

''Circolano voci maligne e false sul mio conto e su mie presunte relazioni con vari datori di lavoro. Se ogni dirigente tv o produttore dei programmi che ho condotto dovesse essere stato un mio amante, non basterebbe un'isola per raggrupparli tutti''.


Tata signs landmark Bangladesh investment

Indian conglomerate Tata Group has signed a delayed deal for a planned $2 billion investment in Bangladesh -- the biggest single investment in the country.


Bush faces heat over climate change and Russia at G8

US President George W. Bush left for Europe and the G8 summit on Monday, facing a growing rift with his Russian counterpart and searching questions over his new initiative on climate change.


U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as  wireless carrier Sprint Corp.'s FON.N acquisition of Nextel  Communications Inc. NXTL.O boosted investor hopes for more  mergers.


Now you can buy Shahrukh Khan for Rs 800. No, not the real Shahrukh Khan but one single Shahrukh


Hamburger chain Wendy's  International Inc.  said on Monday it would explore the  possible sale of the company instead of other restructuring  options.


Farmer hides castle from building inspectors

A farmer built an entire mock castle behind a screen of hay bales and lived there concealed for four years to evade planning regulations, officials said on Friday -- but it may be torn down anyway.


A leading group of Sunni clerics says any government elected after Sunday's poll will not reflect popular will.


LG Electronics launches first premium camera phone

LG Electronics  announced its  first premium camera mobile phone on Thursday and an executive  told Reuters the company aimed for 10-15 percent of this market  segment within about a year.


Airlines left holding the bag Ukraine gets leader Iraq: More chaos...

What you missed from the week that was. This New York Times and Washington Post feature will catch you up on major news events from the previous week each Sunday in the Star-News. The Department of ...


Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is awarded an honorary degree by Leeds Metropolitan University.


ATHENS, Greece -- Look at it this way: At least the US basketball team won't be asked to give back its gold medal. On a day that was Olympic in scope both for its shock value and its intrinsic weirdness, the


Surprise Fed cut gives only brief boost to stocks

A surprise 75 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve on Tuesday failed to shift sentiment in sour global stock markets, giving only a temporary shot in the arm before they dipped back into the red.


Hurd: HP's cost structure still too high

Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd said today that his company's cost structure is still too high, despite the strong profitability.


Baseball Owners Set to Approve Expos Sale

The proposed move of the Montreal Expos to Washington is set to be approved when baseball owners meet Thursday in Chicago.


Private Craft Rockets Past Edge of Space

Completing the first leg of a quest for a $10 million prize, a test pilot took a privately financed plane past the cusp of space on Wednesday.


The United Nations begins a two-day debate on cloning with two competing resolutions on the table.


AFRICA/UGANDA - Il Kenya dice no alla richiesta di spostare a Nairobi i  negoziati tra il governo e la guerriglia ugandese Kampala (Agenzia Fides)- Il Kenya ha rifiutato la richiesta dellÂEsercito di Resistenza del Signore (LRA) di spostare a Nairobi i negoziati di pace che si erano finora tenuti a Juba (sud Sudan). Lo ha annunciato il Ministro degli Esteri keniano, Raph...


Ex-US soldier Charles Jenkins, accused of defecting to N Korea, is set to surrender to the American military in Japan.


Turkey masses more troops, raids in Iraq confirmed

CIZRE, Turkey  - Turkish warplanes and troops have attacked Kurdish rebels inside Iraq and forces were being built up on the border, but Ankara was holding back from any major strike for now, military sources said on Wednesday.


Gaza Strip: Two Palestinians dead, five wounded in Israeli missile ...

An Israeli aircraft launched two missiles early Sunday at a group of Palestinians gathered outside a house in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis, killing two and wounding five others, including four bystanders, Palestinian security officials said.


Colts 41, Saints 10: In Season Opener, Defense Shines for the Colts

The defending Super Bowl champions picked up where they left off on Thursday night, stumping Drew Brees, Reggie Bush and the New Orleans Saints.


By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News, Maine  Sep. 16--Kirk Winters wants to plant a rock in every county in Maine. The evangelical minister doesn't mean the kind of stones that dot the landscape.


Esso difende Paesi europei da quelli ostili, non da Russia


Nokia Announces Mobile Content Delivery Platform

Nokia has launched a program called Preminet, which is designed to help telephony operators distribute pay-per-use mobile content and applications to mobile phone users.


It was "Saturday Night," but it sure didn't sound "Live." Pop star Ashlee Simpson and NBC's venerable "SNL" were still getting static Monday for a performance malfunction on Saturday that left the 20-year-old apparently busted for covert lip-syncing as


A day after former President Clinton sent cruise missiles against al-Qaida targets in Afghanistan, the leader of that country's ruling Taliban militia telephoned the State Department and offered to talk, according to a State Department message disclosed Friday.


GAZA CITY, Oct 22: Israel's killing of a top Hamas fighter in Gaza prompted calls for vengeance by the radical Islamic group on Friday, days ahead of a critical parliament vote on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to evacuate the territory.


Militants Attack Iraq Churches, Hospital

Militants attacked two churches with car bombs and set off blasts at a hospital, killing at least six people and injuring 52 others, officials said, in explosions that shook the Iraqi capital as U.S. forces launched their offensive on Fallujah.


Wisconsin's Michael Flowers hit a long 3-pointer with 2 seconds to play, then stole Texas' inbounds pass and tossed it high in the air to run out the clock, lifting the Badgers to a 67-66 upset of No. 9 Texas on Saturday.


Whatâs Offline: Traveling Made a Touch Easier

Between the endless security lines, crowded planes and ever-increasing flight delays, air travel has never seemed more difficult.


Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Thursday he would support the GOP nominee and not launch an independent bid, no matter who wins.


Turns desktops into thin clients Sun Microsystems upgraded the Solaris 10 operating system today, most notably enabling its OS to run Linux and its applications on x86 systems.â¦


Arkansas Judge Ends State Ban on Gay Foster Parents

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.  - An Arkansas circuit judge on  Wednesday threw out the state's ban against foster parenthood  by gay couples or by households that include a gay adult.


Assistant head coach Jim Caldwell would replace Tony Dungy if the Indianapolis Colts coach retires, team owner Jim Irsay said Thursday night.


Jane Pauley writes about struggle with bi-polar disorder

LOS ANGELES When Jane Pauley was doing news, she was fiercely protective of her children and her personal life.


A former rebel leader who helped topple Haiti's first freely elected president criticized its newest one, accusing President Rene Preval's government of being soft on armed gangs and failing to stem a bloody tide of street violence.


Non progetti a breve per ingressi in altri Paesi area Med


EU warns of UN action in Iran nuclear standoff

The European Union joined the United  States on Wednesday in warning Iran it faced U.N. Security  Council action if it did not cooperate in efforts to end a  stand-off over its nuclear program.


Cede lo 0,9 per cento a 60,88 dollari al barile


Air pollution increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, a study says.


Dati Adex-Nielsen, +2,9% nel periodo gennaio ottobre 2006


Bone Marrow Cells Regenerate Heart in Brazil Test

Infusing patients with bone marrow cells can reinvigorate their dying hearts and grow tiny new arteries and heart muscle tissue, a treatment that may one day make many heart transplants unnecessary, Brazilian researchers said on Friday.


Roundup: Chelsea is drawn to face Barcelona

Chelsea, whose coach, JosÃ© Mourinho, led Porto to the Champions League title in May, was drawn on Friday to meet Barcelona in the final 16 of the current competition.


Abidjan, 18:34 - CALCIO, DROGBA RIELETTO MIGLIOR CALCIATORE IVORIANO

Per il secondo anno consecutivo Didier Drogba è stato eletto miglior calciatore dell'anno del...


Roma, 22:09 - ATLETICA, GOLDEN GALA: MONDIALE STAGIONALE PER SIHINE E PERRY

Migliori prestazioni mondiali per l'etiope Sihine e per la statunitense Perry nel corso del Golden G...


By the Editor. AS was being envisionedâthe US Secretary of State Colin Powellâhas tendered his resignation from his exalted status with the advent of the second term of President George W Bush in the White


Baghdad ministry blast kills 6, v-president unhurt

A blast inside an Iraqi ministry during a ceremony attended by Vice President Adel Abdul-Mahdi killed six people on Monday but the Shi'ite vice president and other senior officials were unhurt, witnesses and police said.


Minaya Says Mets Ready for Spring Training

After missing out on Carlos Delgado and acquiring Doug Mientkiewicz this week to play first base, New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya said his team is ready to start spring training.


Experts were still trying to work out the cause of yesterday's high-speed train crash that killed six people including the driver.


The first presidential debate showed some unexpectedâand ...

Itâs never easy to declare the winner of a TV debate. But the contest in Coral Gables, Fla., on Thursday scored some striking successes all the same.


JUST over a year ago I travelled from Barcelona to Madrid on one of Spain's inter-city trains. It was quite an experience. But there again, so is an attack of mumps.


26 killed in suicide attack on Pakistan police

At least 22 police and four civilians were killed Thursday when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside the high court in the commercial heart of Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city.


US Buys Flu Vaccine Not Approved For Use

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


India Economy Grew at Torrid Pace Last Quarter

India is now growing faster than nearly any other sizeable economy in the world.


The news that Google will digitize more than 15 million books and make them available online didnât dominate headlines all week, but it would have if editors had a longer view for historical impact.


Ship stuck on Australian beach but pointing right way

Salvage crews were Monday preparing to dislodge a massive coal carrier from an Australian beach, after an operation overnight succeeded in swinging it around towards the open sea.


Brema, 17:39 - CALCIO, WERDER; KLASNIC SEGNA DOPPIETTA DOPO TRAPIANTO RENE

Ivan Klasnic, attaccante croato del Werder Brema, dopo avere subito un trapianto di rene è to...


Bankrupt American Home to sell $1.62 bln mortgages

Bankrupt home loan provider American Home Mortgage Investment Corp  said on Wednesday a federal bankruptcy judge has authorized the auction by two affiliates of 5,700 mortgage loans with an unpaid principal balance of about $1.62 billion.


COLOMBIA: In eight thunderous explosions, Colombia blew up its remaining 6,800 stockpiled land mines, winning the praise of Jordanâs visiting Queen Noor who said the move took courage given that the nation is still fighting an internal conflict.


Ukraine has agreed to pay 30% more for natural gas supplied by Turkmenistan.


Amazon.com to launch music service in September: report

Amazon.com Inc has tentatively set a mid-September target for the launch of its music service, the New York Post reported in its online edition on Friday, citing sources familiar with the situation.


Overall drug use reported stable in 2006

The rate of illicit drug use remained stable last year in the United States, but there could be a resurgence in the use of ecstasy and LSD among young adults, the federal government reported Thursday.


But Ms Spears dismissed the claim and insists that she has in fact done it again, but and it is a big but, she and Federline both conceded that they have not yet filed their marriage licence with Los Angeles authorities, meaning that they are technically


The family of Mark Thatcher, who was arrested in South Africa last week on suspicion of financing a coup attempt in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, have quit his Cape Town home bound for the United States.


UK Conservatives Set Out Strategy Amid Poll Blues

Britain's struggling Conservative Party began to showcase its strategy for unseating Tony Blair on Monday, just days after the prime minister shook up the political landscape by setting a date for his exit.


Who's fallen hardest? Who can bounce highest?


Alarmist and polarized rhetoric is distorting important new findings about the risks and benefits of children's use of the Internet.


Inmate Has Victim's Name Tattooed on Him

By RYAN LENZ EVANSVILLE, Ind. - An inmate serving a life sentence for molesting and murdering a 10-year-old girl named Katie was apparently forcibly tattooed across the forehead by a fellow prisoner with the words "KATIE'S REVENGE," authorities say.


Remote Vietnamese village gets Internet access via WiMax

(InfoWorld) - WiMax and a satellite connection are bringing broadband Internet access to a remote Vietnamese village, part of a collaboration between the public and private sector toÂ narrow the digital divideÂ in rural Vietnam. Ta Van, a small village located in Vietnam's northern Lao Cai province, has a wireless network that uses Wi-Fi and WiMax, a wide-area networking technology that offers high bandwidth. This wireless network is connected to the Internet over a link to Shin Corp.'s IPSTAR satellite that offers 2Mbps of bandwidth on the downlink connection and a 512Kbps uplink. The Ta Van project is part of anÂ initiative by Intel, Vietnam Data CommunicationÂ (VDC), and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The partners chose Ta Van as the second site because its mountainous location makes a fixed-line connection impractical, Intel said. The three partners are using WiMax to offer Internet access to remote areas, part of a project to develop an "Internet in a box" application that can be rolled out quickly and cheaply. The first site in Vietnam to host such a network was in Lao Cai, the provincial capital, where 19 sites are connected to a WiMax network that uses a satellite link for Internet access. Inside Ta Van, a single Airspan Networks WiMax base station provides connectivity to 11 locations, including the post office, a healthcare clinic, a school and local guest houses, where owners can offer Internet access to visitors in exchange for a fee. Vietnam's economy is booming as foreign investment and trade rises in the company.The Vietnamese government aims to make sure rural areas are not left behind by technology advances, and wants to see Internet access expanded in these regions.


Serra ringrazia governo, De Sena lascia Reggio Calabria


World Bank: RP fiscal woes threaten GDP growth

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. THE WORLD BANK said the Philippines' continuing fiscal weaknesses pose a major threat to the sustainability of its economic growth.


A small plane clipped an auto-body shop and crashed and burned in a parking lot yesterday, killing both people aboard. No one on the ground was hurt.


President George W Bush asks the US Congress for $500m to help Mexico in the fight against illegal drugs.


Well Belfast anyway... Personal Broadband is to build a mobile broadband network across Ireland based on the iBurst technology, making use of its two radio-spectrum licenses.â¦


Georgian authorities detained four Russian military officers on spying charges Wednesday, and security forces surrounded Russia's military headquarters in Tbilisi to demand that another suspect be handed over, the interior minister said.


Masked Palestinian gunmen kidnapped a BBC reporter from his car in Gaza City on Monday, Palestinian security officials said. As he was being taken, the journalist threw a business card on the street that identified him as Alan Johnston of the BBC, the officials said.


There was the Aussie leading the race. There was the American with the Aussie-themed daughter named Sydney hanging tough in second.


Iraq's Sistani Arrives in Najaf; 74 Dead in Attacks

NAJAF, Iraq  - Iraq's most revered cleric arrived  in Najaf Thursday to try to end a bloody three-week uprising as  tensions were inflamed by attacks on Shi'ite marchers that  killed at least 74 people and wounded 315.


Newsview: Retooled Bush Speech Has Zingers

After his lackluster debate performance and a government report undercutting his rationale for invading Iraq, Bush rolled out a revamped campaign speech Wednesday to refocus attention on his Democratic challenger. The speech bristled with new zingers that laid out in harsh and personal terms why Bush thinks Kerry is unfit to be commander in chief.


Filmmaker's lawyer claims discrimination

Michael Moore's attorney said Monday that the filmmaker's criticism of the Bush administration may have prompted a federal investigation into his trip to Cuba for the upcoming health-care documentary, "Sicko."


Ring tones are so yesterday. If wireless companies have their way, the next multibillion-dollar surprise in the cellular business will be "Ringback" tones.


FDA examining safety of cough, cold drugs for kids

U.S. health regulators are taking a new look at the safety of children's over-the-counter cough and cold medications, especially for those under age 2, a Food and Drug Administration official said on Friday.


Microsoft's new search engine exits beta

(InfoWorld) - Microsoft Corp. is removing the beta, or test, tag from Live Search, its next-generation search engine, and making it the underlying search tool at its MSN.com portal. The move comes as Microsoft anxious attempts to gain traction in the search engine market, where it remains a distant third behind leader Google Inc. and Yahoo Inc. Because search engine-based advertising is a fast-growing, multibillion-dollar business, Microsoft has invested heavily in improving its search tools and accompanying ad network. But it has failed to make a dent in Google's dominance. In June, Google nabbed 45 percent of all search engine queries in the U.S., while Yahoo got 29 percent and Microsoft 13 percent, according to comScore Networks Inc. This represents a market share reduction for Microsoft of almost 3 percentage points from June 2005. From Tuesday to Thursday, Microsoft will replace the current MSN Search engine on MSN.com with Live Search, which features a revamped image search service, an improved local search, a redesigned user interface and new tools to refine query results, said Derrick Connell, general manager of the Microsoft search business unit. The change will take place progressively on different MSN host servers. When users run a search on MSN.com, they will be taken to a Live Search results page on the Live.com domain, but there will be links there to guide users back to the MSN.com portal, he said. Live Search went intoÂ public beta testing in March at Live.com, the home page of the Live-branded initiative Microsoft launched last year to boost its software-as-a-service offerings. Live.com is also exiting its beta status this week. Among the enhancements in Live Search are new options to view full-size photos in image search results and an increased number of "bird's eye" aerial images in local search, which is shedding its beta label in its U.S. and the U.K. services. Live Search also features a new social search service called QnA, in which users can pose questions and have others chime in with answers. Yahoo, Google and others have similar question-and-answer search services. Â


Nokia Adds Google to Mobile-Phone Search Engines

In keeping with their strategies for the highly competitive mobile environment, Google and Nokia announced Tuesday that the popular search engine will be integrated with the Nokia Search application.


U.S. blue chips barely budged on   Wednesday as data showing an upward revision in the economy's   growth was offset by a decline in energy shares.


Dell kits out XPS 700 gaming PC with Core 2-class CPUs

Order backlog cleared? Dell UK has formally upgraded its XPS 700 gaming machine to include Intel's Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme desktop processors, dropping the Pentium D chip the system was originally specified with.â¦


Spectrum Auction: The C-Block Bidding Is Over at $4.7 Billion

With no new bids in the most recent round, the bidding has stopped at $4.7 billion for the C Block, the most attractive group of frequencies the government is auctioning off.


Ernie Els says he has put the disappointments of a difficult year behind him and is ready to take on the challenge of the golfing world again.


New tests are to be carried out on what is claimed to be the world's largest diamond, amid scepticism from experts.


Prince's Nazi Costume Provokes an Uproar in Britain

After photographs of Prince Harry wearing a swastika appeared in a tabloid, Jewish groups registered protest.


TechEd 2007: .NET Micro Framework Demonstrated for Embedded Devices

ON THE SCENE - During an invitation-only demonstration here at TechEd, small device developer EmbeddedFusion demonstrated a prototype programmable small device - actually a circuit board with a 2x3 color LCD display - that is capable of being programmed using Microsoft's .NET Micro Framework.  It's a managed code system with which developers can rapidly build programs for embedded devices, and embedded device drivers.


Air Canada announces deal to buy at least 30 Bombardier regional ...

MONTREAL (CP) - Air Canada, due to emerge from bankruptcy-court protection this week, announced a revised deal with aircraft maker Bombardier on Monday that includes fewer firm orders.


Mattel announces third Chinese toy recall

The world's leading toymaker, Mattel Inc, on Tuesday announced a third recall of Chinese-made toys, saying it would take back more than 800,000 units globally that contain "impermissible" levels of lead.


Brandy and a man who was hurt in a deadly freeway crash involving her Range Rover are suing each other.


ROSSLYN, Va.  - The U.S. economy has pulled out of  a midyear pause and should grow well for the rest of 2004,  Federal Reserve Governor Susan Bies said on Saturday, adding  that short-term interest rates were still "too accommodative."


As part of three-pronged, anti-piracy attack launched Tuesday, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) plans to release free software to help parents determine what movie and music titles their children have stored on a computer, along with any


Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says he will call for new elections for parliament and the presidency.


WGC events a global disappointment, says Norman

PEBBLE BEACH, California  - Twice British Open champion Greg Norman is disheartened by the failure of the World Golf Championships (WGC) events to be held more regularly outside the United States.


BEIJING, Dec. 23 -- The success of "Meet the Parents" calls for a sequel, thus comes "Meet the Fockers". It nearly lacks nothing of its predecessor.


Bush urges China to open up for Olympics

U.S. President George W. Bush called on Friday for China to allow more freedoms ahead of the 2008 Olympics and denounced Myanmar's ruling junta for assaulting and detaining activists.


Russia's approval of the Kyoto Protocol this month released the brakes for an agreement that has been under international negotiations since 1997.


Man attacks pilots on Norwegian plane with axe

OSLO - A passenger attacked two pilots aboard a Norwegian passenger plane with an axe yesterday but the craft landed safely, police said.


Glasgow, 18:39 - CALCIO, SCOZIA: VINCONO CELTIC E RANGERS

Risultati della 20/a giornata del campionato scozzese: Celtic - Gretna            3 - 0, Falkirk - H...


KIEV, Ukraine  - Ukrainian opposition protesters  rushed to parliament and massed at its main door Tuesday after  the assembly failed to take any decision over a disputed  presidential election the opposition says was rigged.


Japanese architect pleads guilty in scandal

An architect at the center of a scandal   over unsafe buildings in Japan pleaded guilty on Wednesday to   fabricating data on the ability of structures he designed to   withstand earthquakes, Kyodo news agency said.


WASHINGTON - Standing beside Iraq's interim leader, President Bush contended Thursday that insurgents could "plot and plan attacks elsewhere, in America and other free nations," if the United States pulled out. He said his top commander there has not asked for more troops but if he did, "I'd listen to him."   After meeting with interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, Bush said he expects violence in Iraq to escalate as the country moves toward elections scheduled for January...


Nadal and Djokovic hit out after three-day

Venus Williams easily repelled Maria Sharapova in a battle of former champions on Wednesday, the day when irritated players finally lost patience with Wimbledon's arcane scheduling.


CORRECTED: Sixers' losing streak hits 10

The Philadelphia 76ers lost 93-79 to the  Dallas Mavericks on Friday, their 10th straight defeat and  fifth since sending Allen Iverson home.


Empoli, 17:43 - CALCIO, EMPOLI; RAGGI: PRIMA L'INTER DOVRA' FERMARSI

Il difensore dell'Empoli, Andrea Raggi, presenta la gara di domenica contro l'Inter, conscio delle d...


Greenspan's upbeat comments may signal US rates rise

Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan appeared to clear the path for another rise in US interest rates yesterday when he delivered a moderately upbeat assessment of the country's economy which has slowed in recent months because of high oil prices.


Andrew Strauss hits 72 not out as England reach 121-4 in reply to West Indies' 287 in the fourth Test.


Seven Iraqis Die in Falluja Battles, Baghdad Attack

FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. jets bombed Falluja Sunday  and troops fought rebels accused of shielding foreign fighters  led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, America's top foe in Iraq.


Soldiers from the Black Watch regiment begin a major raid on suspected insurgent villages in Iraq.


Palermo, 11:47 - CALCIO, PALERMO-INTER: DA DOMANI BIGLIETTI IN VENDITA

Sono stati 8.300 i biglietti venduti in prelazione per la sfida Palermo-Inter di domenica.


A major service outage afflicts users of BlackBerry smart phones across the United States and Canada on Monday. AT&T and Verizon Wireless say manufacturer RIM told them customers of all wireless carriers were affected.


Roma, 18:54 - CALCIO, CATANIA: A UDINE DIFESA DA INVENTARE

Dopo la sconfitta dell'Olimpico, il Catania si è fermato a Roma per preparare la trasferta di...


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'Skulls' Mobile Security Threat Seen Low-McAfee

A computer program known as  "Skulls" with potentially destructive capability aimed at  advanced mobile devices was seen as a low threat because it had  not targeted consumers, security software maker McAfee Inc.  said on Monday.


Loud explosion rocks Baghdad as smoke rises over capital

A loud explosion rocked central Baghdad on Thursday, sending column of smoke rising above the protected Green Zone, witnesses said.


The deal for the provider of digital audiobooks bolsters Amazonâs  offerings of audio downloads.


Whether you're a home seller, owner or buyer, by this point you've got to be feeling a little rattled. The bad news about the housing market seems never ending: Foreclosures have more than doubled over the past year.