The Turkish prime minister today held last-minute talks with European Union leaders before a closed-door meeting that will decide if his country can begin membership talks with the bloc.


Donna e' a San Vittore, migliora la figlia ferita


Troubled times for Texas hallucinogen harvesters

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas  - Mauro Morales has chickens in his yard, deer antlers hanging from the fence and a shed full of peyote behind his house.


First-time home buyers now take out mortgages worth, on average, 3.31 times their income, a watchdog says.


Cadbury to cut costs as drinks sale nears-source

Cadbury Schweppes  is planning  to move out of its expensive central London offices as part of  a cost-cutting drive that will be announced on June 19, a  source familiar with the matter said on Friday.


Bush Blocks Foreign Access to Campaign Web Site

In what was speculated to be a reaction to a possible DoS attack, the Bush Administration has blocked at least some foreign visitor access to its official campaign Web site.


Andy Murray pulls out of Wimbledon after failing to recover from a wrist injury.


Imports of five species of farmed Chinese seafood will be detained until they can be shown free of potentially dangerous antibiotics, federal health officials said Thursday.


Public-Safety Airwaves Have Just One Suitor

An effort to create a nationwide wireless network for firefighters, police and other emergency responders has hit a stumbling block as the Federal Communications Commission's auction for airwaves dedicated for public-safety use has attracted paltry interest from bidders.


Disgraced American football legend O.J. Simpson has been arrested in Las Vegas in connection with an alleged armed robbery at a casino hotel, police said on Sunday.


A two-metre shark has been caught in a river in southern Iraq more than 200 km (160 miles) from the sea.


A suicide truck bomber struck a parking lot near a college in a mainly Shiite area in Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least nine people and wounding 19, police and hospital officials said.


Fannie Sues KPMG for Approving Bad Numbers

Fannie Mae yesterday sued its former auditor, KPMG, alleging malpractice by the big accounting firm when it approved years of financial statements that were riddled with errors.


Reports: Clement, Red Sox close in on contract

Right-hander Matt Clement and the Boston Red Sox are closing in on a three-year contract worth $25 million, according to reports citing his agent.


John Amaechi, the former NBA player and England basketball international, is to publish a book next week in which he will reveal he is gay.


FDA Orders Viagra to Pull 'Wild Thing' Ad

The government ordered Pfizer Inc. to yank cheeky television ads that promised better sex for men taking Viagra because they failed to disclose known risks associated with


Black Eyed Peas to Produce Music for 'Urbz' Game

The band that brought the infectious grooves of "Hey Mama" and "Let's Get It Started" to nightclubs across America has signed up to do the same for a video game where success is measured by how cool players are.


Writer Jordan Belfort's debut book is about a depraved and despicable stock swindler addicted to drugs and high-priced hookers.


Weis, Crennel finally get to have their say

Patriots coordinators Romeo Crennel and Charlie Weis seemed to enjoy their 15 minutes of fame -- and we do mean 15 minutes -- standing at the podium yesterday as they answered questions about their frustrating attempts to obtain head coaching positions.


The Australian owners of the Northern Bank will have to bear the cost of the Â£20 million robbery in Belfast, it emerged today. The National Australia Bank confirmed


Chileans Granted Right to Divorce, Victory for Women

Despite opposition from the Catholic Church and conservative groups, Chilean President Ricardo Lagos signed the "Chilean Marriage Law" granting Chileans the legal right to divorce.


U.S. Photographer Mydans, Pioneer at Life, Dies

Magazine photojournalist Carl Mydans, a pioneer of photo essays at Life magazine in the 1930s, has died at age 97.


Israel now open to once-rejected Arab peace plan

The Saudi initiative calls for regional dialogue over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Whistleblower earns kudos, fears reprisal

WASHINGTON - David Graham says he was surprised when he got back to his Food and Drug Administration office after telling Congress last week the government had allowed unsafe drugs on the market.


A pilot wrongly accused of training the 9/11 hijackers is entitled to claim damages, the Court of Appeal rules.


Lebanon vote to be delayed until next week

Lebanon's presidential election has been postponed from Saturday until the end of next week, a senior political source said on Friday, prolonging a power vacuum that threatens to further destabilize the country.


Patricia Dunn is out as Hewlett-Packard's chairwoman and another board member quits as the investigation into the company fraudulently obtaining personal phone records widens.


Lindsay Lohan has left a drug and  alcohol rehabilitation facility wearing an alcohol monitoring  bracelet after completing a 45-day program, People magazine  reported.


Ottawa proposes changes to cigarette labelling

Toronto -- Health Canada is proposing substantial changes to current requirements for the labelling of tobacco products in an effort to reach more smokers, the federal department said yesterday.


House To Government and Chiron: When Did You Know?

WASHINGTON - US Rep. Joe Barton, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today asked the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Chiron Corporation


Research In Motion says messages were delayed, not lost, during the 3-hour service outage on Monday.


French Anti-Jewish Violence Jumps, Reasons Unclear

The number of anti-Semitic attacks in  France has more than doubled over the past year, with most  committed for vague reasons rather than ideology, France's  interior minister said in an interview published Friday.


The 97.5 million viewers who saw the New York Giants' last-minute win over the New England Patriots made it the most-watched Super Bowl ever and second biggest event in American television history.


Finally Finley - NBA Finals worth the wait for Spurs star

Michael Finley found the National Basketball Association Finals were worth the wait.


E. Guinea coup suspects say they were tortured

Equatorial Guinea has told a court he and his comrades had been chained like animals and tortured into confessing. and hand-cuffs to plead their innocence on Thursday.


Arafat 'Very Sick,' Palestinian Leaders Summoned

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


Couple's journey starts with search on a cold Alberta night

Jan. 5, 1947, was a cold, starry night in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I opted for a hot bath and early to bed. Relaxing in the tub, the doorbell rang.


The European Parliament is set to hold a debate as it prepares to decide the fate of the incoming commission.


Premiership players' chief slams Chelsea

Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has slammed Chelsea for their part in the acrimonious aftermath of William Gallas' transfer to Arsenal.


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Vijay Singh is not satisfied. After dominating the PGA Tour this year the way Tiger Woods used to do it, the Fiji native wants more.


Contrary to what the product promises to do, the latest Viagra campaign has gone limp. According to US media reports, the US-based Food and Drug Administration has ordered drug major Pfizer to stop running


Non raggiunto quorum in Parlamento per elezione giudice


France's parliament passes a new bill introducing possible DNA tests for foreigners who want to join relatives.


Iraq kidnap victim Margaret Hassan's three sisters, from left to right: Catherine Fitzsimons, Deidre Fitzsimons and Geraldine Fitzsimons make a statement to the media in Dublin Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004.


Cavaliers' Ilgauskas says Spurs can "smell blood"

Zydrunas Ilgauskas is offering no  excuses for the Cleveland Cavaliers' disheartening performance  in the NBA finals.


Racism has come to haunt Shilpa Shetty yet again.


Home Builder's New Incentive: A Flexible Price

And now, in the latest sign of the cooling home sales market, a luxury home builder in Rockville has begun resorting to the kind of tactic usually reserved for screaming electronics discounters -- the Lowest Price Guarantee.


Mubarak says Mideast peace summit lacks framework

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


Celtic wins seventh straight Old Firm Derby

Glasgow, Scotland (Sports Network) - Alan Thompson's late strike propelled Celtic to a 1-0 victory over Rangers Sunday in the Old Firm clash between Scottish rivals.


The US is to send up to 1,100 extra troops to Afghanistan to provide security for next month's elections.


Massive Hurricane Frances Smothers Florida

COCOA, Fla.  - Hurricane Frances smothered eastern  Florida on Sunday with drenching rains and fierce winds that  ripped away roofs, trees and boat moorings and cut power to 1.3  million homes and businesses.


Armitage in Prague Praises U.S.-Czech Relations

Armitage said he visited the Czech Republic to "get the views of people who are involved with us in the great issues of the day" and to "put tangible benefits into the relationship" for both countries.


Patterns: In the Upper Great Plains, Lower Mortality Rates

Minnesotans and residents of the other Upper Great Plains states have some of the lowest mortality rates in the country.


Race to Bring Tsunami Aid to Aceh Survivors

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - The world's largest  peace-time relief effort zeroed in on remote northern areas of  Indonesia's Sumatra island where possibly hundreds of thousands  of tsunami survivors have yet to receive aid.


Nextel's Profit Rose by 69% in 3rd Quarter

Nextel Communications said earnings and subscriber growth for the full year would exceed initial estimates.


FDA urging Vioxx users to consider other options

Tampa, Florida - If you or someone you know is taking the arthritis drug, Vioxx, itâs been pulled from the market. The manufacturer, Merck & Co.


United's sterling season has been tarnished by a series of bland performances and an embarrassing defeat that exposes defensive vulnerability and a fatigued attack.


U.S. Asks High Court to Nix 'Speech-or-Debate' Ruling

The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court decision limiting law enforcement searches of congressional offices, arguing that the sweep of the ruling last summer may kill ongoing public corruption investigations.


Venezuela robbers free most hostages, speed off

ALTAGRACIA DE ORITUCO, Venezuela  - Armed Venezuelan bank robbers sped away from a police siege on Tuesday in an ambulance with a handful of hostages after a deal that freed dozens of other captives in a two-day standoff.


Tooth tells a tale in U.N. probe of Lebanon killing

Working from a tooth and 33 tiny bits of burned flesh, U.N. investigators sketched out on Tuesday a rough portrait of the suicide bomber they believe assassinated former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri.


Il presidente Anp intende mediare tregua con Israele su Gaza


Gridborg Host Media Processing Software Now Supports Envox 6

Zagreb, Croatia, September 14, 2004. Today, Uniqall made the third beta version of its flagship Gridborg 1.0 host media processing software available for download and free evaluation.


Mortgage applications rebound as rates tumble

NEW YORK  U.S. mortgage applications rose for the  first time in four weeks as long-term home loan interest rates  plunged to their lowest levels since March, data from the  industry's main trade group showed on Wednesday.


Constitutional Crisis In A Nuclear State

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has dismissed Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry,   alleging that he misused his office.      While the government officially denies it,   Chaudhry has been placed under house arrest, surrounded by a police barricade to prevent visitors:      "You cannot stop us from entering the residence of Iftikhar Chaudhry," (Qazi Hussain Ahmed, President of the Islamist opposition alliance Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal) told police, and then crossed the barricade.    The situation forced the police personnel to call reinforcement to foil the attempt of the opposition leaders.    Chaudry's "misuse of office" was to investigate   the disappearances of four hundred people, many of them human rights workers, who were arrested since the War on Terrorism began, as well as to prevent the sale of a government-run steel mill and the conversion of a public park in Islamabad to a privately-run mini golf club.    Chaudry's dismissal has provoked a constitutional crisis in Pakistan.  Of deep concern is that Pakistan possesses, and has successfully tested nuclear weapons.  What will become of them if the government falls?


U.S. Struggles to Understand Al Qaeda Finances

More than three years after the  Sept. 11 attacks, the United States is still struggling to  understand how al Qaeda gets its funding, how much it earns and  where it spends the money, lawmakers heard on Wednesday.


Sky is the limit, says Nasa's 'scramjet' team

Los Angeles - In March, Nasa launched an experimental jet that reached a record-setting speed of about 8 050km/h. Now researchers want to leave that milestone in the dust.


The Darfur region of Sudan should be granted autonomy, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Ruud Lubbers, said Friday. ``There has to be some clear partition of


Army pounds Lebanon camp, soldier deaths near 100

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Lebanese troops pounded a refugee camp in north Lebanon on Saturday where barricaded al Qaeda-inspired militants clashed with them and fired at least two Katyusha-type rockets.


U.S. retail sales fell unexpectedly in December to close out the weakest year at the cash register since 2002, data showed on Tuesday, the strongest signal yet that the economy may be sliding into recession under the weight of a housing and credit crisis.


Like California a generation ago, the Sunshine State is moving toward providing relief for overburdened homeowners


Typhoon roars out of Philippines, four killed

Typhoon Utor swept out of the Philippines killing four people, including three children, and stranding thousands on Monday after high winds and waves tore up power lines and communication links in the archipelago.


Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods plunged in May by the largest amount in four months as demand for aircraft, heavy machinery and metals all declined.


Growth without jobs is a vexing contradiction

According to the government's own labor reports, George W. Bush is the first president since Herbert Hoover to preside over a net loss of jobs during his administration.


This time, slumping Crimson have to hand it to Brown

Coping with a sizable hole in the lineup hasn't been easy for Harvard. Guards Drew Housman and Jim Goffredo played well last night, but Brown used an 11-0 run early in the second half as a springboard to a 70-66 victory over the visiting Crimson.


Indie bands go online to seek funds from fans

The patronage model is not a new  concept. In feudal Japan and Renaissance Europe, wealthy  benefactors underwrote works of art, music and philosophy to  benefit society and for their own gain.


Google acquires Zenter, online slideshow tool

Blog: Google just picked up Zenter, a presentation creation service.


Iran leader seeks to address Security Council

Iran said on Sunday President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to go before the U.N. Security Council to defend his country's civilian nuclear plans, which the West says are a covert attempt to make atom bombs.


World Junior Hockey: An Ugly Loss for Team USA

Belarus, usually one of the doormats of international hockey, has pulled off a major upset by defeating the United States at the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship.


The US could approve cloned animals for use as food in as little as three years, according to experts.


Suspected Extremist Jailed in Dutch Murder

A suspected Muslim extremist with alleged terrorist ties was under arrest Wednesday in the death of a Dutch filmmaker who criticized the treatment of women under Islam.


Roger Clemensâs interview with staff for the House Oversight committee has been pushed back to Feb. 5 from Saturday, the committee announced Thursday.


Chelsea's Arjen Robben says the Blues can handle the pressure of being on top of the Premier League. The club is two points ahead of Arsenal after beating Everton 1-0 Saturday on Robben's 72nd-minute goal.


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Sunday he does not think voters have a litmus test on religion, whether evangelical Christianity or his childhood years in a largely Muslim country.


Basic Training: Modern Marathoners Have Fewer Miles on Them

A new breed of marathoners has emerged, and they are more inclined to complete than compete.


Dunkin' Donuts to open shops in Shanghai

Dunkin' Donuts said on Friday it plans to open its first shop in Shanghai this spring as part of its move into the Chinese market.


A Moroccan charged with helping the Sept. 11 hijackers viewed Americans as enemies and appeared to support the attacks on New York and Washington, a former fellow prisoner testified Tuesday.


At least one women's title will be up for grabs when the World Cup stops off for the first time in the Italian resort of Tarvisio between Friday and Sunday.


Catania, 13:17 - CALCIO, MERCATO; CATANIA: ARRIVA L'ARGENTINO GARCIA

Il Catania ha prelevato in prestito dal Rubinkazan (Russia) il difensore argentino classe '84 Walter...


Iraq mosque attacks continue as curfews enforced

Three Sunni Muslim mosques were attacked and burned south of Baghdad on Thursday, Iraqi police said, in apparent reprisal attacks after suspected al Qaeda militants blew up the minarets of a revered Shi'ite shrine.


South African television won permission today to broadcast a hearing this week on a request by Equatorial Guinea to question Sir Mark Thatcher about an alleged coup plot in the oil-rich nation.


Turkey sends army planes and helicopters to help extinguish a forest fire in neighbouring Syria.


Indian Supreme Court orders reopening of Hindu-Muslim riot cases

India's Supreme Court ordered that some 2,000 cases stemming from Hindu-Muslim riots which ravaged western Gujarat two years ago be reinvestigated amid allegations of bias on the part of the state authorities.


Almeno 7 societa' in lizza per l'appalto della concessione


Microsoft nears release of 64-bit Windows

com December 7, 2004, 10:51 AM PT. Microsoft said Tuesday that it has released a near-final test version of updates to its Windows and Windows Server operating systems.


TIGNES, France -- Michael Rasmussen won the eighth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday to take the overall lead in the race after a second day of grueling climbs in the Alps.


Cullen/Frost Bankers to buy Summit for $363.5 mln

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc.  on  Monday said it agreed to buy Summit Bancshares Inc.   for $363.5 million of cash and stock in a merger of two Texas  banks.


At least nine British soldiers are killed as a RAF Hercules transport plane crashes north of Baghdad.


In Congo War, Even Peacekeepers Add to Horror

Local women in Congo have accused U.N. soldiers of sexually assaulting them, using money and treats as lures.


WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration won't appeal to the Supreme Court to try to revive sweeping changes in media ownership rules that were thrown out by a federal court.


Qaeda's Zawahri Appears in New Tape on Al Jazeera

Ayman al-Zawahri, the number two figure  in al Qaeda, appeared in a new videotape aired on Al Jazeera on  Thursday, ridiculing U.S. forces which he said were "hiding in  their trenches" in Afghanistan.


Why restraining Microsoft no longer matters

European regulators won a big court victory this week but CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says Microsoft must fend off a bigger challenge.


A soldier in the Parachute Regiment dies after a "search and detention" operation in the Iraqi city of Basra.


Floods engulf Indonesian capital, at least 5 killed

At least five people have been killed in severe floods in Indonesia's capital and surrounding areas with more than 100,000 left homeless after days of torrential rain, a disaster official said on Saturday.


Closing in on 9,000 Volunteer Hours, Local Students Awarded Scholarships By Kaiser Permanente's Watts Counseling & Learning Center

Thirteen Los Angeles County students who have been relentless in working  to improve their communities and themselves will receive scholarships  today from the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling & Learning Center. The  students will be honored at 5 p.m.


Deal struck at NKorean nuclear talks: SKorean official

Chief envoys to six-nation talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear weapons programme clinched a deal at the end of marathon negotiations, a South Korean official said.


Rice's nomination comes at critical time

Former Denverite Condoleezza Rice has the right background to be the next US secretary of state, but her hardline views raise questions in some minds.


Danone-Wahaha joint venture row drags on

The bitter dispute between French food and beverage maker Groupe Danone SA and its Chinese joint venture partner Wahaha has deepened, with Wahaha's labor union saying it is suing Danone.


Justices to Hear Case on Use of Union Fees

Among nine cases the court selected today for the coming term is a dispute over Âpaycheck protectionÂ laws.


Samsung probes snappy Internet video clip

South Korea's high-tech giant Samsung Electronic said it was probing an Internet video clip which alleges that its new slimline mobile phone is easy to break.


China says food safety scares threaten stability

China risks damaging its global credibility and provoking social instability if it does not tackle its food and drug quality problems, an official said in a rare admission amid a series of scares over tainted products.


Ahern, Hain in talks on N.Ireland self-rule hopes

Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern will meet Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain in Wales, to discuss efforts to restore self-rule in Belfast.


Another rise in crude prices hampers buying. Howard Stern is moving to satellite. Can Chiron return to the flu vaccine market? Stocks look to start the day lower as crude oil creeps higher again ahead of crucial inventory data.


ROCHELLE, Illinois  - With a round face, curly mop of sandy hair and shy demeanor, bespectacled Wayne Davis looks like an average American, but he claims that, as a railroad buff, he is also a vital asset to national security.


MICROSOFT'S search engine launched opens a new front for the world's biggest software company in the war for control of the internet, analysts said.


OPEC to hike crude oil output quota by 1 mil barrels

VIENNA - The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed Wednesday to boost its current daily crude oil production quota by 1 million barrels to 27 million barrels from Nov 1 to try to stabilize recently high-flying crude oil prices.


Medicaid Costs Can Be in Eye of the Crusader

The numbers cited by Gov. Eliot Spitzer on the stateâs $46 billion-a-year Medicaid program donât tell the whole story.


The largest teaching union in Wales wants the assembly government to guarantee newly-qualified teachers a job.


KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza  - Unidentified gunmen dragged a judge from the Hamas Islamist movement out of a taxi and shot him dead in front of his courthouse in Gaza on Wednesday, increasing fears of a Palestinian civil war.


Gunman chose Amish school because it was easy target

NICKEL MINES, Penn.  - The 32-year-old dairy truck driver who stormed a one-room school and killed five girls apparently chose the schoolhouse because it was an easy target rather than because he had a grudge against the Amish, police said.


Heese reports clean bill of health after training session

Malta coach Horst Heese reported a clean bill of health in his squad after the first training session at the Lokomotiv Sofia Stadium yesterday evening.


Policy Meets Reality in West as Cattle Tracking Is Tested

Wide-open spaces, technological glitches and bitter cold all are potential obstacles to plans to track livestock and protect the food supply from disease and bioterrorism.


Torino, 20:16 - CALCIO, TORINO: CON LA FIORENTINA FUORI RECOBA

Allenamento vicino Roma per il Torino in vista della gara contro la Fiorentina.  Probabile un rivolu...


Roma, 16:08 - CALCIO, SERIE C1: GLI ARBITRI DI DOMENICA

Questi gli arbitri designati a dirigere gli incontri della 24/a giornata del campionato di serie C1 ...


FDA's Drug Safety System Will Get Outside Review

Amid intense criticism that it is slow to raise the alarm about unsafe medicines, the Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it would hire the nation's top


Legal Woes Cut Into Bottom Line at Riggs

Riggs National Corp. said Tuesday that it lost $10 million in the third quarter, largely the result of $13 million in fees for a small army of lawyers and consultants to help it navigate a growing list of criminal, regulatory and civil matters.


U.N. Warns Against Fighting, Tsunami Pledges Rise

Governments and rebels in  Sumatra, Sri Lanka and Somalia must keep the peace or risk a  cut-off in tsunami aid, the United Nations said on Wednesday,  as Australia and Germany pledged more than $1.4 billion in  disaster assistance.


Trailers packed with cots and medical supplies are parked in secret locations around Colorado, ready for doctors to open makeshift hospitals in school gyms if a flu pandemic strikes.


2nd Survey Finds Astronauts Havenât Drunk Before Flights

A new survey of astronauts and flight surgeons shows no evidence of crew membersâ going on space missions drunk or impaired by alcohol, NASA officials said.


American Campaign Comedy: Being Funny Is Optional

Have you heard the one about the presidential candidate who told such great jokes the American people elected him?


Handsets better for cooking than talking


Seeing Red: Eric Milton Headed to Cincinnati

CINCINNATI (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds bolstered  their rotation Monday with the signing of lefthander Eric  Milton to a three-year contract. As per team policy, financial  terms were not released.


Milano, bomba carta esplode in Ortomercato

Una bomba carta e' esplosa all'interno del cortile dell'Ortomercato di Milano poco dopo al 6.30. La deflagrazione ha danneggiato alcune auto parcheggiate, ma non ci sono feriti. Sul posto sono intervenuti


U.S. Gunmaker, Shop Settle with Sniper Victims

The company that made the Bushmaster  rifle used in the Washington-area sniper killings and a gun  shop that lost track of the firearm agreed to pay $2.5 million  to victims in what lawyers said on Thursday was an  unprecedented settlement.


People with epilepsy are three times more likely to commit suicide than the general population, research suggests.


New York, Sept.23. (Guardian News Service): President George Bush on Tuesday delivered an unrepentant speech to the United Nations defending the war in Iraq and calling on the world to help rebuild the country.


Microsoft subscription plan threatens iTunes business model

Currently both Napster and RealNetworks offer music services with a subscription option where users who subscribe get to listen to all the music they want for a flat fee of around US$9.95 a month.


Some say Mustafa Barghouthi's campaign may lead to the creation of a viable secular opposition in Palestinian politics.


Noble Energy to acquire Patina Oil & Gas for $3.4 bn

NEW YORK, December 16  - Oil and gas company Noble Energy (NBL.NYS) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Patina Oil & Gas Corp (POG) in a $3.4 billion cash, stock and debt deal.


Researchers have discovered the exact mechanism behind the death of brain cells following a stroke.


At least eight miners have been killed and 15 trapped after a gas blast at a coal in south Poland, officials say.


Abbas Set to Win Palestinian Vote, Barghouthi Drops Out

Moderate Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas's chances of winning a presidential election to replace Yasser Arafat appeared to be sealed after his main rival Marwan Barghouthi pulled out of the race.


SAMARRA, Iraq - U.S. and Iraqi forces scoured Samarra for holdouts on Sunday after reclaiming control of the city from Sunni militants in fierce fighting that won praise for Iraqi troops...


MS threatens to ship new hypervisor preview

While it smooches Citrix VMworld Like the bloated engine that could, Microsoft today tried its best to garner some attention at the VMworld conference with a couple of newsish tid-bits.â¦


WASHINGTON Under heavy pressure from regulators, Fannie Mae, the US mortgage finance giant, has forced out its chairman and chief executive, Franklin Raines, days after the company was found to have violated accounting rules.


LOS ANGELES: Academy Award-winning composer Elmer Bernstein, who penned scores for blockbusters ranging from To Kill a Mockingbird and The Magnificent Seven to Ghostbusters has died at the age of 82.


Iraqi policemen gunned down in new raids

At least 22 people, mostly policemen, have been killed in deadly attacks against police stations in the western Anbar province for the second day in a row.


Call Recording Software Updated for Skype

Ecamm Networks revamps its Call Recorder program to support Skype 2.3.


Grenade hits truck in Mogadishu, wounding four

Attackers fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a pickup truck in Mogadishu on Thursday, wounding four people, in a reminder of the challenges facing the interim government trying to rule lawless Somalia.


Google Inc. co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are reportedly paying $1.3 million a year so their Boeing 767 plane can take off, land and park at a NASA-managed airport located just a few minutes away from the Internet search leader's Silicon Valley headquarters.


Crime Money Makes Insurgency Self-Sufficient, U.S. Report Says

NEW YORK, Nov. 25 -- The Iraq insurgency has become financially self-sustaining, raising tens of millions of dollars a year from oil smuggling, kidnapping, counterfeiting, corrupt charities and other crimes, the New York Times reported in Sunday editions.


Buenos Aires, 19:09 - MAGLIA A AHMADINEJAD, COMUNITA' EBRAICA CONTRO MARADONA

La comunità ebraica argentina è in subbuglio per il dono di Diego Armando Maradona a M...


GSA Head Tells House Panel She Has No Political Agenda

The chief of the General Services Administration told a House oversight panel yesterday that she has sought no "personal or partisan political gain" during her leadership of the government's primary contracting agency.


The company behind most CDMA technology is now planning to go multicast in order to allow faster and more stable streaming content.


British American Tobacco Sees Profit Rise

LONDON - British American Tobacco PLC posted a 60 percent jump in third quarter net profit Tuesday, thanks partly to lower taxation charges.


Nobel Prize for Economics Shared by Norwegian, American

Two US-based professors have won this year's Nobel Prize for Economics. The award has gone to Finn Kydland and Edward Prescott for their work in a field known as dynamic macro-economics.


England-based Vodafone Group Plc yesterday denied a report that it was backing partner company Verizon in a bid to block the possible merger between Sprint and Nextel, which analysts expected to be announced today.


Space Diet: Space Station Crew Ordered To Cut Calories

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of the international space station has been ordered to cut calories because the food supply is running low.


Native Americans have known about the therapeutic powers of "divine sage" for centuries, and it is still legal in most parts of the United States. But there are moves afoot to outlaw what some describe as a mind-altering drug similar to LSD.


Viceministro D'Antoni illustra intenzioni governo


At the end of an isolated track near the village of Nijar is a pile of stones where local people occasionally stop to make the sign of the cross and add a pebble to the cairn before silently walking on.


Qantas rejects $8.6 billion takeover bid

Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd.   rejected on Wednesday a conditional A$10.9 billion  ($8.6 billion) buyout offer led by Macquarie Bank Ltd.   and private equity firm Texas Pacific Group .


Some aggressive ways to buy a house can burn you later.


SEATTLE -- This fall, sober public servants will convene meetings across Washington state to answer a pressing question: How much marijuana constitutes a two-month supply?


Spanish police arrest 90 people, including 21 minors, in one of its largest ever operations on child pornography.


Stock options and a sales gimmick go unnoticed as the software maker reports impressive results.


By Kate Schott, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Sep. 14--HOLMEN, Wis. -- The village of Holmen board will discuss tonight a study that shows how and why development fees are set.


Iraq Suffers Bloody Day Of Assassinations

Gunmen killed at least six Iraqis Wednesday -- three members of a Kurdish political party, a Housing Ministry official, a reporter for a U.S.-funded television network and his 3-year-old son -- and the U.S. military announced the deaths of four soldiers as attacks continued around the country in the aftermath of Jan. 30 parliamentary elections.


UPDATE 1-Australia's Computershare buys US EquiServe

Australian financial software group Computershare Ltd. (CPU.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) has agreed to buy US share registrar EquiServe for $292 million from DST Systems Inc.


Transmeta claims anti-virus first with new processor

Transmeta Corp. has begun shipping its second-generation Efficeon processors, the TM8800 series.


mm02 UK and mm02 Ireland will use DoCoMo's i-mode branding and technology exclusively in their markets under an agreement with DoCoMo.


Finanziaria, via libera a tagli e nuove tasse

Una Camera messa sotto tutela dal governo ha dato il via libera in nottata alla legge Finanziaria. Oggi tocca al Senato, dove il testo - riveduto e corretto dopo gli appunti di Corte Costituzionale e Corte


The government is to review the way the UK tax system treats firms involved in private equity deals.


Research work could mean data gets in and out of computer chips at speed of light.


Smoking parents worn out by a colicky baby might want to try kicking the tobacco habit, a new study suggests. "Mothers who smoke during pregnancy are twice as likely to have


Human Eye Can't Spot Offside Soccer Players, Study Finds

Soccer fans may be right when they complain the referee got it wrong. The human eye can't detect when a soccer player is in an offside position, according to a study in tomorrow's British Medical Journal.


The European Union has until July of next year to modify a trade deal aimed at countering the production of illegal narcotics, the World Trade Organization ruled Monday.


Mayors all revved up over fuel tax debate

TORONTO -- The mayors of Canada's biggest cities are telling Ottawa to step on the gas when it comes to delivering the fuel tax back to cities.


Ishmael Beah, author of a best-selling memoir about his time as a boy soldier in Sierra Leone, disputes newspaper reports that he had exaggerated his war service, telling The Associated Press on Wednesday that he will "stand by" what he wrote.


L'Italia si Ã¨ qualificata per la semifinale dei mondiali di calcio a 5 in corso a Taipei. Gli azzurri hanno battuto 3-0 la Repubblica Ceca (reti di Grana, Bertoni e Zanetti) nella terza partita della seconda fase.


The United States has intelligence that Iran is working to adapt missiles to deliver a nuclear weapon, further evidence that the Islamic republic


Paul Newman Uninjured in Daytona Car Fire

Academy Award-winning actor Paul Newman escaped injury Saturday when the race car he was testing caught fire following a spin at Daytona International Speedway.


Auburn's domination of Georgia on the heels of two narrow escapes by Oklahoma (vs. Oklahoma State and Texas A&M) has apparently prompted a significant number of voters to change their minds about which team should be ranked No.


SOUTH AFRICA completed their resurrection from international disgrace to rugby power with their most important win since the World Cup final in 1995, which briefly united the Rainbow Nation.


A Trojan virus has that uses infected computers to send SMS spam to mobile phones in Russia has been discovered. The Delf-HA Trojan uses the infected PC to exploit the "send an SMS for free" service common on a number of Russian mobile operator websites.


Russians may fly to Britain to probe ex-spy's death

Russian detectives could fly to London by the end of the week to conduct their own investigation into the murder of ex-Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko, the Interfax news agency reported on Monday.


Londra, 18:31 - CALCIO, CHELSEA: TECNICO GRANT FIRMA QUADRIENNALE

Avram Grant ha firmato un contratto di quattro anni con il Chelsea. Dopo tre mesi da traghettatore p...


Building mashups gets faster Mashups are, of course, the "new black" in the world of web services, but building them does mean getting access to data on different databases and services - and that can sometimes be a bit of a problem.â¦


Gates says Vista key to multimedia computing era

Like Windows 95 more than a decade ago, Windows Vista will usher in a new era of computing, Bill Gates said at a New York launch event for his company's long-awaited operating system.


Iran Says Needs Practical Results in EU Nuke Talks

Iran told the European Union on Tuesday their negotiations must show clear progress and practical results by mid-March if it was to prolong negotiations on EU demands that it stop enriching uranium.


Pa. city OKs illegal immigration overhaul

The City Council gave tentative approval Friday to an overhaul of an anti-illegal-immigration law considered to be one of the nation's toughest, hoping to put the measure on sounder legal footing.


Use a little Christmas cash for a big money lesson.


Bryant hits season-high 52 points as Lakers crush Jazz

After a slow start to the season Kobe Bryant pushed into high gear on Thursday, pouring in 52 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers crush the Utah Jazz 132-102.


The company posted fourth-quarter earnings of $717 million, citing heavy demand for auto pollution filters and glass used in flat-screen televisions and computers.


McCain takes lead but Romney vows to fight on

John McCain, savoring his status as Republican presidential front-runner, moved into national campaign mode on Wednesday expecting to win the backing of defeated rival Rudy Giuliani ahead of next week's "Super Tuesday" showdown, but Mitt Romney vowed to fight on.


Limb Found at Car Wash a Severed Bear Paw

FORT GAY, W.Va. - One concerned citizen, several law enforcement officers and two county medical examiners thought a partially decomposed limb discovered at a car wash was a human hand. They were all wrong. It was a bear's paw. "It fooled all of us," Sgt. R.W.


Bush congratulates Ukraine's Yushchenko on eve of inauguration

Ukraine's Viktor Yushchenko marked Ukraine's unity on the eve of his presidential inauguration, as US President George W. Bush congratulated him with victory and Europe gave a cautionary nod of approval to his pro-Western plans.


Now that he is on the verge of joining his father, George, and his brother, Hal, as general partners of the Yankees, Hank Steinbrenner is taking a more assertive role, privately and publicly.


Actress Virginia Mayo Dead at 84 - Report

Virginia Mayo, a 1940s screen siren who co-starred opposite such greats as Danny Kaye and James Cagney, died near Los Angeles on Monday of pneumonia and heart failure, the Los Angeles Times reported on its Web site. She was 84.


Journalists at the conservative French newspaper Le Figaro are fighting for their independence against what they regard as a threat from the daily's new owner, wealthy industrialist Serge Dassault.


Bush to announce new Iraq strategy next year

President George W. Bush will delay announcing a new Iraq strategy until the new year, the White House said on Tuesday amid polls showing Americans are more pessimistic about the war and want a change.


Arafat's Condition Critical, Leaders Urge Unity

Yasser Arafat was in a critical condition in a French hospital on Saturday and Hamas militants in Gaza said there was an urgent need for unity among Palestinian leaders.


Polygamist leader Jeffs convicted in Utah

ST. GEORGE, Utah  - U.S. Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs was found guilty on Tuesday of being an accomplice to rape for arranging a marriage between an unwilling 14-year-old girl and her 19-year-old first cousin in 2001.


Two terrorist suspects lose their High Court battle to avoid extradition to the US.


Something wicked this way comes in the nifty horror film âThe Last Winter,â crawling through the hallways and howling into the dread night.


Powell: Russia Pulling Back on Democratic Reform

Secretary of State Colin Powell said  on Tuesday he was concerned that sweeping political changes to  fight terrorism proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin  would erode Russia's democratic reforms.


McCain Makes Play for Evangelicals' Support

After firing two senior campaign aides in charge of courting evangelical Christians earlier this year, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) took steps yesterday to try to shore up support from religious conservatives.


Travis Diener of Marquette, Raymond Felton of North Carolina, Chris Hernandez of Stanford, Josh Mueller of South Dakota and Chris Thomas of Notre Dame were selected Thursday as finalists for the Bob Cousy Award for the second straight year.


Searchers find the bodies of two out of six Russian men who went missing in China during a canoe trip.


Alberta says health-care cards being abused

EDMONTON - Alberta's auditor general says provincial health-care cards are being misused in a fraudulent manner that is costing the province millions of dollars.


Risk of having a heart attack is elevated in the weeks after ...

The risk of having a heart attack is elevated in the weeks after stopping use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, according to an article in the December issue of The Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.


Federer, Roddick reach Thailand Open semifinals

Andy Roddick stormed into the semifinal of the Thailand Open on Friday, beating Thomas Johansson of Sweden 6-3, 6-4 in just 43 minutes.


Transcript: Bush Selects Johanns for Agriculture Secretary

President Bush nominated Mike Johanns to serve as agriculture secretary. A transcript of the announcement follows. I am pleased to announce my nomination of Governor Mike Johanns to be the secretary of agriculture.


Plan seen behind downings of U.S. copters: report

Documents captured from Iraqi insurgents indicate some of the recent deadly attacks against U.S. helicopters stemmed from a strategic plan to down coalition aircraft, The New York Times reported in its Sunday edition.


'Staggering' death rates in Uganda camps

The relief organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres finds 'staggering' death rates in Uganda's camps.


ConSentry Edges Out Nevis in in-Line NAC Appliance Test

By Snyder, Joel  Pair offers increased access control with minimal impact on existing networks.


EU, US to launch joint anti-counterfeiting initiative

The European Union and the United States are to launch a joint anti-counterfeiting initiative at a summit Wednesday, with China and Russia as the main targets, the European Commission said.


Former classmates of Richard Linklater are suing Universal Studios, saying they suffered ridicule over characters based on them in Dazed and Confused.


Democrats step up pressure on Bush troop buildup

Democrats stepped up pressure on Thursday for President George W. Bush to halt his Iraq troop buildup, and the president warned Congress against undercutting his military strategy.


Stocks to watch Tuesday: SARA LEE CORP. :


New research challenges the notion that young Americans are the most self-absorbed.


EU set to clear Oracle's $8 bn bid for PeopleSoft

The European Commission is set to clear the $7.7 billion hostile takeover bid by Oracle for rival software group PeopleSoft in a move that is likely to pave the way for the creation of a new US software giant.


Again, I had to wait until after lunch to digest the statements issued by Dan Rather and by CBS News head Andrew Heyward concerning that network's reports - and strongly-worded defenses - based on questionable documents pertaining to President George W


DHL to Move International Hub to Leipzig

DHL express delivery service is moving its intercontinental hub from Belgium to Leipzig, Germany, a decision made after Belgian authorities refused to allow increased night flights over the country's capital, DHL's parent company said Tuesday.


At least 19 people die as a military aircraft crashes in northwest Poland, killing everyone on board.


After months of speculation, Karisma Kapoor has finally said ÂyesÂ to a project.


Guardian award highlights good year for first-time writers

Arts & entertainment: Ten 'ambitious, resonant' titles fight the first round of the Â£10,000 Guardian First Book Award.


The U.S. Congress comes back to town   next week to sift through the pieces of the latest oil patch   disaster -- pipeline corrosion that threatened to shut down the   giant Prudhoe Bay oil field in Alaska.


Igor Kio, a popular magician who was briefly married to the daughter of Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, died Wednesday at the age of 62, a Russian Circus Association official said.


Per trasferimento controllo sicurezza agli iracheni


Tubegazing: Sting - Songs from the Labyrinth

Fans of the singer will find that his voice shines anywhere - even on the songs of Elizabethan-era composer John Dowland.


Zoellick's Next Challenge Is Redefining Bank's Role

The last time the World Bank had one of its semiannual meetings, hundreds of staff members were openly protesting their boss, the controversial Paul D. Wolfowitz.


Belarus team carries heart, soul of country

The people of Belarus know oppression. They know hardship and misfortune on a scale far beyond most corners of the world. So it should be no surprise to learn that an entire countryâs great


Racing: It's a Trulli sour ending as Renault sack Italian

PARIS : The Renault Formula One team have parted company with Italian driver Jarno Trulli, the French outfit said, with three races in the 2004 world championship still to go.


Britain's foreign secretary on Thursday accused Russian authorities of "blatant intimidation" of staff at a British cultural body caught up in a diplomatic feud between Moscow and London, saying Russia's behavior evoked memories of the Cold War.


LG quietly launches KT610 Symbian smartphone

VGA screen and Qwerty keypad, anyone? Mobile World Congress Seoul-based phone maker LG has quietly shown the latest addition to its smartphone range - the LG-KT610, a clamshell handset with a 2.4in, 640 x 480 flip screen and Qwerty keypad.â¦


Alcatel-Lucent Posts Loss, but Revenue Climbs 18%

Alcatel-Lucent finished its first full year as a merged company with a net loss of 3.52 billion euros and sales of 17.79 billion euros, a 2.5 percent drop.


Tropical Storm Florence strengthens in Atlantic

The sixth tropical storm of the Atlantic   hurricane season, Florence, formed in the distant Atlantic on   Tuesday and could become a hurricane as it moves toward the   United States, U.S. forecasters said.


Time Poll: Bush Holds 5-Point Lead Over Kerry

President Bush's lead against Democratic nominee John Kerry has widened to 5 points, according to the latest Time magazine poll released on Friday.


Team to Watch U.S. Election Preparations

A team of international observers will travel to five states beginning Friday to monitor preparations for the Nov. 2 presidential election.


Europe's golfing team has won the Ryder Cup with a record margin, scoring 18-and-1/2 points over the nine-and-1/2 for the United States.


Group suggests protesters could still gather in Central Park

An anti-war group suggested Thursday that protesters could still gather in Central Park on the eve of the Republican National Convention, despite a judge's ruling that it may not stage a rally there.


Observatory: How Sturdy Is Your Sand Castle? Itâs All About the Water

Researchers used X-ray microtomography to look at how the water is distributed in the mix with sand used to make a sand castle.


Q&A: John Hagel looks to drive innovation at Deloitte & Touche

Author and consultant John Hagel talks about teaming up with John Seely Brown and Lang Davison to form a new technology and business strategies research center at Deloitte & Touche.


Calpers begins its search for new leader

By Sundeep Tucker in London and Scott Morrison in San Francisco. The board members of Calpers, the Californian state pension fund, will this morning start the process of choosing a new president following this week's abrupt ousting of Sean Harrigan.


Court imposes strict deadline in lawsuit

The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a six-year deadline for suing the federal government in property disputes.


Dell gets notebook set for big-screen debut

The PC maker plans to launch a 17-inch version of Inspiron, just in time for the holiday and belatedly matching rivals.


A rights group urges Saudi Arabia to halt the execution of a woman convicted of witchcraft.


Blast in Pakistani Town Kills One, Wounds Seven

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan  - A bomb blast killed a  suspected member of a banned Islamist group and wounded seven  other people in a small western Pakistani town close to the  troubled tribal area on Saturday, officials said.


By McKenzie, Hamish  Major portals hit a


Israeli Labour party could clinch coalition deal with Sharon 'in ...

Israel's opposition Labour party began talks with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Likud party yesterday about joining its coalition - a partnership aimed at promoting a military withdrawal from Gaza.


While many actresses fantasize about wearing Valentino or Zac Posen on the red carpet, Ellen Page has a completely different idea.


Research in Motion Ltd  said on  Thursday its business in China is developing as planned,  although the company has not yet started selling handsets  there.


Kerry Says Iraq Fight `Diversion' From War on Terror

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said President George W. Bush's decision to attack Iraq will make it harder to win the war against the terrorist network behind the Sept.


Soccer: Goodbye to the glory days, says Liverpool's Benitez

LA CORUNA, Spain : The record books say that Liverpool are England's most successful club in European competition, with four wins in the old European Cup during the 1970s and 1980s, but their present coach Rafa Benitez is also well aware that their glory


Airlines Expect $5 Bln Loss in '04 --IATA

International airlines are heading for a near $5 billion loss this year, largely due to the oil price rise, the chief economist of the industry's global body IATA said on Tuesday.


Zimbabwe held up England's charge as they battled to avert a series whitewash in the fourth one-day international in Bulawayo today.


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Coastal Chinese city offers respite for Olympic tourists

XIAMEN, China  - Dirty, polluted, and congested -- China's large cities have an unenviable poor reputation.


LONDON -- Missing marmosets, abducted alligators, purloined penguins: Thieves are targeting Europe's zoos and safari parks to supply animal collectors who want to own ever more exotic species.


TONY BLAIR yesterday phoned the family of Iraq hostage Ken Bigley to warn them: I can't save your dad. And hours later, reports on the internet claimed the second of two Americans held with the British engineer had been murdered.


The image of the United States has "plummeted" in many parts of the world, with mounting distrust of President Bush and U.S. foreign policy expressed not only in Muslim countries but also among traditional allies, according to a survey of global attitudes released yesterday.


Another Shot at Space Invaders and Other Venerable Games

The VG Pocket Caplet offers a chance to shoot at aliens once again for a one-time payment of just $40.


A group of Italian researchers is recommending routine thyroid-function screening for women during early pregnancy, because they believe attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may be associated with an iodine deficiency in mothers.


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New South Wales, Australia, is bracing for what authorities predict will be the worst locust plague in 25 years.


The troubles surrounding a major class of painkillers may ultimately help cure what has long ailed the US Food and Drug Administration.


Researchers say they have created a "virtual" model of all the biochemical reactions that occur in human cells.


The New York Red Bulls traded former MVP Amado Guevara to Chivas USA on Monday for a third-round draft pick and a "designated player" slot, which can be used to land an expensive player such as Brazilian superstar Ronaldo or former England captain David Beckham.


States, cities urged to ready for disasters

Communities should be ready to fend for themselves without federal help for up to three days after a disaster hits, two former governors said Tuesday in calling for new plans to prepare states and cities for emergencies.


UK hands control of Basra to Iraq forces

BASRA, Iraq  - Britain handed over security in Basra province to Iraqi forces on Sunday, effectively marking the end of nearly five years of British control of southern Iraq.


It was meant to be a morale boost. The Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld stopped over to talk with troops in Kuwait on his way to Iraq.


Shaq turns up heat in first outing with Miami

SHAQUILLE O'Neal shot 7-for-9 and finished with 16 points in his Miami debut yesterday as the Heat took a 100-77 victory against the home side New Jersey Nets.


The 16 churches the Archdiocese of Boston put up for sale this week are worth about $28 million, according to local tax assessors.


Kerry adviser raps Australian PM over pro-Bush comments

SYDNEY : An adviser to US presidential challenger John Kerry has criticised Australian Prime Minister John Howard over "inappropriate" public comments wishing for President George W. Bush to be reelected.


Madrid, 23:29 - CALCIO, DOPIUNG; FUENTES SMENTISCE LE MONDE: TUTTO FALSO

Eufemiano Fuentes ha smentito di aver avuto rapporti con Barcellona, Real Madrid, Betis Siviglia e V...


U.S. retail gasoline prices rose close  to $2 a gallon on Friday, near their record, intensifying the  spotlight on sizzling energy costs ahead of the presidential  election.


HP Puts Its Disaster-tolerant Capabilities to the Test

(Source: ProCurve) At a high-tech ballistics center managed by National Technical Systems in Camden, Arkansas, HP simulated a gas leak using real explosives that resulted in a very real explosion and datacenter destruction.


Sorpresa finale: torna papÃ  Lele che finalmente potrÃ  ...

ROMA -Colpo di teatro finale per Â«Medico in famigliaÂ». Dopo aver conquistato oltre nove milioni di telespettatori, battendo tutti i rivali sugli altri canali, si ispira a Omero e ha in serbo la sorpresa conclusiva: un grande ritorno.


In an unprecedented video conference with the United Nation Correspondents Association (UNCA) last night, President Chen Shui-bian ( é³æ°´æ ) called on the organization to help arrange


Oracle: Most Fusion development still to come

When Oracle executives in JanuaryÂ publicly described the vendor's Fusion projectÂ to create a new suite of enterprise applications as halfway done, they were referring to the completion of the smaller middleware piece of the massive multibillion dollar project, according to the man in charge of that undertaking. Much work remains to be done on the larger applications piece of Fusion.


Canada's defense minister has spoken of his pride at the way the crew of a crippled submarine acted after a fire on board the vessel that killed an officer.


Speculative bid interest lifts Emap shares

Shares in media group Emap  jumped on Monday on speculative interest as some investors took the view that a counter-bidder may pitch for the company's specialist publishing and conferences assets.


A smaller-than-expected 157,000 new  jobs were added to U.S. payrolls in December as retailers  surprisingly shed employees during the holiday shopping season,  the Labor Department  reported on Friday.


MOJAVE, Calif. - Hoping to build on the momentum sparked by SpaceShipOne's dash into space, supporters of opening the heavens to civilians are turning the winner-take-all race into an annual competition that might further fuel imaginations...


San Francisco aims to bridge digital divide

SAN FRANCISCO Bridging the digital divide that separates the technology literate from people who don't have access to computers is high on San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's list of priorities.


An experimental piece of 'chance music' by US composer John Cage is to be performed in the UK for the first time.


New consoles are old news. What's hot now? Sequels to old games.


Burma has been ruled by a repressive military junta for the last decade and a half, prompting economic stagnation and international condemnation.


Williams-Sonoma 1st-quarter net profit falls

Upscale home-decor retailer  Williams-Sonoma Inc.  on Wednesday said quarterly profit  fell, after charges related to closing its Hold Everything  storage-goods stores and stock option expenses.


GE - Global Media & Communications' Technology Team Provides Financing to Brightcove to Help Support Growing Online Video Market

GE Commercial Finance - Global Media & Communications today announced that its Technology team has provided growth capital financing to Brightcove, an Internet TV pioneer. GE was the lead lender of the $5 million facility, which closed September 1.


Barcellona, 12:07 - CALCIO, BARCELLONA: ACCORDO CON IL SARAGOZZA PER MILITO

Il Barcellona ha raggiunto un accordo con il difensore argentino Gabriel Milito. Un acquisto che si ...


U.N. Council endorses plans for large Darfur force

The U.N. Security Council  endorsed 40 pages of plans on Friday for a Darfur peacekeeping  force of more than 23,000 troops and police to protect  civilians and use force to deter violence.


Number Portability: in 3 milioni hanno cambiato

Da maggio 2002 a settembre 2004, sono oltre tre milioni i clienti di telefonia mobile che hanno cambiato operatore mantenendo lo stesso numero telefonico. Il dato Ã¨ stato comunicato dallâ l'AutoritÃ  per le garanzie nelle comunicazioni.


On the surface, David Dodge delivered largely what the jam-packed crowd at the Westin expected. And while that, in and of itself, was exactly what was expected, there was also a message within the message offered by the governor of the Bank of Canada.


Goldman, Morgan Stanley among bidders for Daito: sources

Investment banks Morgan Stanley  and Lehman Brothers  are among the bidders for a stake in Japanese house builder Daito Trust Construction Co , which may lead to a multibillion-dollar buyout, sources familiar with the deal said on Thursday.


Pecoraro: pronta bozza di decreto interministeriale


Anthony blames friend for marijuana charge

Carmelo Anthony was cited for marijuana possession while boarding the team plane last week, though the Denver Nuggets star says the bag was left in his backpack by a friend.


U.S. presidential hopefuls flock to YouTube

Top White House candidates unveiled their own YouTube video channels on Thursday, pushing the 18-month-old Web video-sharing site even farther into the U.S. political mainstream.


Casini: Â«La taglia? Una boutade politicaÂ»

IMOLA - Durissimo il commento del presidente della Camera, Pierferdinando Casini alla proposta di una taglia sugli assassini del benzinaio di Lecco avanzata dal ministro Calderoli. E' Â«una boutade politica


Mediaset domina la 2/a serata, ma le 24 ore vanno alla Rai


New York, 10:55 - HOCKEY GHIACCIO, RISULTATI NHL

Risultati delle gare del campionato americano di hockey syu ghiaccio (NHL) disputate nella notte....


Huge China apple crop falls short of juice demand

GUANLI, China  - It is peak harvest season in this village in northern China, and apples are piled high on both sides of the road, clogging the traffic of tractors, trucks and carts bringing in the crop from all around.


Wal-Mart to expand in-store medical clinics: report

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  will on  Thursday announce an upgrade to its walk-in medical clinic  business with plans for several hundred new clinics, according  to a report in the New York Times.


Executives at Siemens scrap plans for a 30% pay rise due to fears over the future of its former mobile phone unit.


The Iraqi president welcomes Tony Blair's plans to cut UK troops in Iraq from 7,100 to 5,000 within months.


Mahmoud Abbas, the temporary successor to Yasser Arafat, escaped unharmed Sunday when militants firing assault rifles burst into a mourning tent for the deceased


NATO under pressure for more Afghan troops

The United States will lead pressure on European allies to supply more troops and equipment to fight Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan at NATO talks on Wednesday but could come away frustrated, alliance sources said.


Community News: Latest PEAR Releases for 07.09.2007

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The 292-97 roll call Friday by which the House passed a student loan bill.


Stima Nidil-Cgil, il 58% guadagna sotto i 10.000 euro l'anno


Madrid - Staging the Spain v England friendly match at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Wednesday couldn't have been more appropriate as both teams expect to field players from the Real ranks.


Firenze, 11:08 - CALCIO, AZZURRI: PRIMO ALLENAMENTO IN PALESTRA

La Nazionale, in ritiro a Coverciano per preparare la sfida di sabato con la Francia, ha svolto il p...


By Paul Burgarino  MANTECA -- The City Council will look to make a splash during tonight's meeting, as the panel will consider approving plans for a long sought park expansion that would include a water attraction.


FTC Moves to Unmask Word-of-Mouth Marketing

The Federal Trade Commission yesterday said that companies engaging in word-of-mouth marketing, in which people are compensated to promote products to their peers, must disclose those relationships.


Warner Bros. Records Recording Artists Jamie Kennedy and Stu Stone Rocked YouTube Charts With Number One Rated Music Video for the Week of January 22

The Internet phenomenon continues for comedic actor and rapper Jamie Kennedy and his rap partner Stu Stone, creators of the hit MTV reality series "Blowin' Up." The duo's video for "Circle Circle Dot Dot" -- from their Warner Bros.


Movie and TV Writers Authorize a Call to Strike

Screenwriters by a sizable majority authorized their leaders to call a strike against Hollywoodâs producers as early as Nov. 1.


First-Time Home Plus Luxury Living in the Sun

First-time home plus luxury living in the sun  Home  First-time buyers can get on the property ladder with this one- bedroom apartment in east Belfast.  Number 2G Cappagh Gardens, Cregagh, is a cool bachelor or bachelorette pad.


Howard Stern, one of the most popular  U.S. radio personalities, on Wednesday said he will broadcast  his show on Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. SIRI.O beginning in  2006, after being dropped earlier this year from several  stations that objected to his often off-color humor.


Gordon Brown says he has learned his lesson about "top-down" government, in a BBC interview.


PalmSource today promised a Linux version of its operating system, together with a cut-down offering for use in budget mobiles, after buying mobile phone developer China Mobilesoft.


The threat of a 3-million-euro daily levy ($1.5 billion dollars a year) prompts Microsoft to file 8,500 documents aimed at compliance with the European Commission's antitrust decision from 2004. In Gear Factor.


New movie shows FBI rookie's role in catching spy

Eric O'Neill was a young, FBI  surveillance operative when recruited for a new assignment:  help catch perhaps the most damaging spy in U.S. history.


Nokia Rolls Phone Groups Into Single Division

Nokia plans to fold all its mobile phone development efforts into a single new business unit.


Turkish jets attack some 70 Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq, the Turkish military says.


Wizardsâ Butler Goes From Darkness to All-Star Spotlight

With his troubled adolescence behind him, Caron Butler has averaged 20.4 points and 7.7 rebounds in his fifth N.B.A. season, helping the Wizards to the third-best record in the Eastern Conference.


Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi lost a confidence vote in the Senate on Thursday and went to hand his resignation to the president, prompting opposition leader Silvio Berlusconi to demand immediate elections.


Sen. John Kerry has opened narrow leads in Florida, Michigan, New Hampshire and a handful of other battleground state polls since accepting the Democratic nomination, increasing pressure on President Bush to regain lost ground at the Republican National Convention.


Rutelli, 'siamo vicini a un'intesa soddisfacente'


Dutch prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende, whose country holds the EU's rotating presidency, has officially asked European Commission president Romano Prodi to stay in office until a new Commission is voted in.


The local experts at HawaiianBeachRentals.com present the 10 most romantic spots to consider for Hawaii vacations:  1.  Princeville, Kauai: Your romantic getaway condo or vacation rental in Princeville will never be far from a beach or overlooking an ocean bluff.


Heavy rain has delayed the start of the ATP Masters Cup final between Lleyton Hewitt and world number one Roger Federer in Houston, Texas this morning.


ALAMEDA -- First-year Oakland Raiders coach Norv Turner already has accomplished something neither of his two predecessors could by providing a calming influence for fiery quarterback Rich Gannon.


Egyptian forces trade fire with Palestinians at border

RAFAH, Gaza Strip  - Masked Palestinian gunmen and Egyptian forces exchanged fire on Monday at Gaza's border with Egypt, a day after Cairo closed the breached frontier, witnesses said.


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A bomb at a Shiite mosque in the eastern city of Lahore on Sunday injured at least four people, officials said.


Hurricane Ivan Continues To Churn Towards The Caribbean

MIAMI, FL, Tues. Sept. 7: Dangerous Hurricane Ivan maintained its intensity at 11 pm last night churning just about 210 miles... A hurricane warning remained in effect for Barbados last night along with St.


Update 3: Paper: Disney CEO to Leave Company in '06

Walt Disney Co.'s chief executive Michael Eisner will leave the giant entertainment company in 2006 when his contract expires, a newspaper reported Friday.


A rising number of railway staff are being assaulted as they go about their jobs, crime figures show.


Founding member of Pantera killed on stage

"Dimebag Darrel" Abbott, a founding member of the heavy metal group Pantera, was shot to death along with three others Wednesday night at a Columbus, Ohio metal show.


Blog: Blinkx now offering contextual ads for video.


Acne-Like Rash Shows Cancer Drug Is Working

An acne-like rash is good news for colon cancer patients because it shows that a targeted therapy for the disease is working, Belgian scientists said on Thursday.


Comcast welcomes FCC inquiry into traffic management

Cable-modem service provider Comcast said Wednesday that it would welcome a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) investigation into its broadband traffic management practices.


Cisco, IBM to merge maintenance services abroad

Cisco Systems Inc. and International  Business Machines Corp. said on Monday they will combine  technical support services for mutual customers, highlighting  increasingly close ties between the network equipment maker and  computer services company.


The New York Knicks re-signed forward Vin Baker on Wednesday.


S.Africa alters AIDS plan after extreme TB threat

South Africa is overhauling its AIDS strategy in a bid to counter the rise of extreme drug resistant tuberculosis which is proving a serious threat to those suffering HIV/AIDS, a senior official said on Thursday.


Novell Rebounds In Fiscal 2004 On Linux Revenue

Novell reports a $31 million profit for the year, crediting the turnaround to its expanded Linux strategy. By Larry Greenemeier. Novell's move into the Linux market is paying off as the company Thursday reported


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Genova, 19:20 - Calcio, Sampdoria; Novellino: nulla da rimproverare alla squadra

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Ceridian agrees to be bought for $5.3 bln

Ceridian Corp. , under pressure from an activist hedge fund, agreed to be bought by private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners  and insurance company Fidelity National Financial Inc.  for $5.3 billion, the business services company said on Wednesday.


Napoli, Roma e Milano le citta' piu' a rischio


Deutsche Telekom wants majority of Polish PTC at token price: ET/Telco

The Polish group Elektrim Telekomunikacja (ET/Telco), which holds a 51 percent stake in the country's largest mobile phone operator PTC, accused Deutsche Telekom of trying to take control of PTC for "a token price."


IOC to Investigate Conte's Comments on Jones, Olympic Drugs

The International Olympic Committee will investigate charges that gold medalists Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery used steroids and other banned drugs, possibly the first step toward stripping their records from the Games.


Rashid Rauf's escape from police at a mosque seemed audacious. But his lawyer believes he is still in custody. Ian Cobain reports from Rawalpindi


For faithful book fans, Snicket's 1 hot ticket

He has faithfully devoured all 11 "Lemony Snicket" books, and today the film adaptation of the popular series -- "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" -- finally arrives in theaters with Jim Carrey in the lead role.


Filing: Krispy Kreme auditor refuses to OK quarterly report

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. disclosed in a recent regulatory filing that its independent auditors have refused to sign off on the Winston-Salem company's quarterly financial statement until an outside law firm performs additional work.


Intel Signs Up Vendors for Classmate PC in India

The Classmate PC will be sold only to schools and not through retail channels to consumers.


Officials in New Delhi are cross about a Time magazine story that says that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will offer territorial concessions on Kashmir to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf when they meet in New York Friday.


Lleyton Hewitt beats Andy Roddick in four sets to reach the Australian Open final.


A reel of film showing Adolf Hitler enjoying a music festival with his Nazi friends before World War II has turned up in New York.  The rare home movie had been found in the rubble of a German opera house at the end of the war by U.S.


India's main stock index, the Sensex, hits a new high on confidence about strong corporate earnings and foreign investment.


ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey  - A New Jersey jury reached verdicts on Friday in cases brought by two plaintiffs against drug maker Merck & Co.  over its withdrawn Vioxx arthritis drug.


India plans to initiate an assessment of the damage caused by the tsunami to the pristine coral reefs of the Andaman and Nicobar islands.


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Sen. John McCain on Saturday urged recluctant European allies to allow their troops to engage in combat operations and fight the resurgent Taliban, especially in Afghanistan's rebellious south.


By 6 pm on Sunday, 127 miners wererescued alive after a major gas explosion took place at the Chenjiashan Coalmine, Shaanxi Province, around 7:10 am but another 166 remained trapped underground.


Propongono materiali naturali tutelando produttori locali


A library board reversed a ban on comedian Jon Stewart's best-selling satirical book, which it had passed because of its image of Supreme Court justices' faces superimposed on naked bodies.


A week-long effort to immunise 300 million children in Africa and Asia against polio starts on Friday.


SAN DIEGO ---- Since returning to Petco Park early this week, the Padres had seemed to draw inspiration from the increasingly desperate nature of their quest to end a six-year playoff drought.


Burundi introduces a new levy to help victims of famine in the north-west of the country.


"The 14 years is an average across the population of what's theoretically possible."  To get an extra 14 years of life, don't smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in moderation.That is according to a study published Monday in the Public Library of Science Medicine journal.After tracking more than 20,000 people aged 45 to 79 years in the United Kingdom from about 1993 to 2006, Kay-Tee Khaw of the University of Cambridge and colleagues found that people who adopted these four healthy habits lived an average of 14 years longer than those who didn't. Read more


The announcement came from eight different departments of the Chinese Government. According to reports, CERTNET2 is now being called the biggest network running the next generation Internet since it connects 25 universities in about 20 cities.


Strong earthquake rocks Indonesia's Sumatra

A large earthquake struck under the sea off Indonesia's Sumatra Islands on Saturday afternoon, seismologists said.


Inauguration to Get Unprecedented Security

Security for President Bush's inauguration — the first swearing-in since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks — will be unprecedented with some 6,000 law enforcement personnel, canine bomb teams and close monitoring of transportation.


Clinton Would Crack Down on Computer-Generated Cartoon Sex

Two years after stirring up the silly "hot coffee" kafuffle, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is still steamed over the deactivated soft-core minigame hidden in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. She says as president, she'd protect teens from exposure to videogame love scenes.


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Power Struggle Resolved at Turin Olympic

The chief organizer of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics withdrew his threat to resign Thursday after resolving a dispute with government officials over control of the games.


CafePress drops Buddha-snap doggie G-strings

Thailand outraged by 'offensive' canine apparel US online apparel outfit CafePress today dropped "G-string underwear and T-shirts for dogs* emblazoned with [a] picture of Buddha" after Thailand went ballistic at the outrage.â¦


A precious Viking arm ring is handed to a museum after it was found among a late father's belongings.


Former Mass. governor, NFL player Ed King dies

Edward King, a former Massachusetts   governor who once played professional football for the Buffalo   Bills, died on Monday after undergoing brain surgery following   a fall at his family home. He was 81.


Patchwork and ponchos: One is so hot, the other is not. Fully embracing the softer bohemian styles that first started to emerge for spring, designers Esteban Cortazar and Catherine Malandrino relied heavily on patchwork prints for their fall collections, which were previewed Sunday during New York Fashion Week. Imagine comfortable quilts that have been draped into tiered skirts and blouson tops.


Quantum computing firm bags $17m more in funding

D-Wave talks big, investors impressed D-Wave Systems has attracted a lot of criticism from computer scientists over claims it has developed a way to create a marketable quantum computer. But whether its technology will ever be viable outside of a laboratory setting or not, investors seem to be eating it up.â¦


David Farr isn't the only chief executive who gets giddy when he talks about his company's venture into new wireless products. But Emerson Electric Co. isn't selling the kind of wireless technology that lets you download songs while sipping a latte. It's selling the kind of wireless products that keep oil refineries from exploding and killing hundreds of people.


New bat species discovered in Philippines

A new species of flying fox or fruit bat has been discovered on an island south of Manila, it was reported Monday.


And then there were none Sony BMG, the last major record label that won't sell you music without DRM kneecapping will reverse its stance in February, according to a report today.â¦


Update 4: Tokyo Stocks Lower at Late Morning

Tokyo stocks plunged Tuesday morning on concerns about higher oil prices. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen. The Nikkei Stock Average was down 121.


Late Rally Puts Hawks Over Celtics 100-96

Al Harrington scored 21 points and went 6-for-6 from the free-throw line in the last two minutes to help the Atlanta Hawks overcome a 17-point deficit and beat the Boston Celtics 100-96 Saturday night.


Consumer Confidence Falls Again in Sept.

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


Bobby Mattick, who managed the Toronto Blue Jays in 1980 and '81 and helped develop the talent that produced five division titles and two World Series championships, died at 89.


Japan says relations with Russia could be hurt by Moscow withdrawing approval for the Sakhalin 2 energy project.


Obama and Huckabee sweep into New Hampshire after wins

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire  - Fresh from big wins in Iowa, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee swept into New Hampshire on Friday for a four-day battle for the next prize in the U.S. presidential race.


Britain's Defense Secretary Geoffrey Hoon leaves No. 10 Downing Street, London Thursday Oct. 21, 2004 after attending a cabinet meeting where they discussed the deployment of 650 soldiers of the Black Watch to a US-controlled sector in Iraq.


US Blames Darfur Rebels for Latest Upsurge in Violence

US officials are blaming Darfur rebels for this week's renewed violence in the troubled region of western Sudan. The Sudanese government says more than 30 of its policemen have been killed in Darfur clashes since Monday.


DOJ subpoenas AMD, Nvidia in antitrust probe

The Department of Justice has subpoenaed Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Nvidia Corp. as part of a probe of antitrust violations.


FCC website gives tantalising glimpse... sort of Whether it's the rumoured 40GB cut-down model or not, there does appear to be a further Sony PlayStation 3 console in the works. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website currently lists a PS3 with the model number CECHG01 and its certification as a 'good neighbour' wireless device.â¦


Dutch Christian Democrats on course to keep power

The Dutch Christian Democrats were on course to retain power in an election on Wednesday but faced a struggle to form a government as voters rewarded parties on the far-left and far-right, preliminary results showed.


The key points from prime minister's questions in the House of Commons, from 1200 BST.


Calcio, Milan: Ancelotti fiducioso per la gara col BarÃ§a

"Milan-Barcellona sarÃ  una gara di altissimo livello, io sono fiducioso. Generalmente la mia squadra questo genere di partite le ha sempre interpretate e giocate bene, anche se magari non le ha vinte sempre.


Ducks Giguere focused on Stanley Cup, not MVP award

ANAHEIM, California  - Anaheim netminder Jean-Sebastien Giguere skated away with the Stanley Cup MVP trophy four years ago despite his team coming off second best against the New Jersey Devils.


QUINTAIN Estates and Development is planning a Â£320m casino and leisure complex near the new Wembley Stadium. The developer would split the cost with Las Vegas casino owner, Caesars Entertainment in a joint


Edimburgo, 14:19 - CALCIO, SCOZIA: I CONVOCATI PER ITALIA E GEORGIA

Il ct della Scozia, Alex McLeish, ha convocato 26 giocatori per le sfide valide per la qualificazion...


Massive fire engulfs farmhouse in West Lincoln, several people believed dead

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. (CP) - Firemen battled a devastating house blaze into the early hours Tuesday, after a fire tore through a home, killing several people west of St. Catharines in the rural west Lincoln area.


Airline to charge $10 for buying tickets

NEW YORK To the long list of things that used to be free but that airlines now want you to pay for, add walking up to the counter to buy a ticket.


Health: Best Cough Syrup - Made of Chocolate

Chocaholics may clap hands in joy and dig into another piece of their sweet God after researchers have found that ingredients in chocolate could put a stop to persistent coughs and lead to new cough medicines.


Londra, 12:08 - CALCIO: CELTIC CHIEDE PRESTITO MCFADDEN, EVERTON DICE NO

L'Everton non vuole cedere l'attaccante James McFadden al Celtic. Il club scozzese ha chiesto il pre...


Era utilizzata da Tigri Tamil per attacchi a Trincomalee


For very different reasons, the shows must go on

The games go on. An estimated 80,000 to 110,000 people packed into a stadium in Jakarta, close to the epicenter of perhaps the most cataclysmic tragedy of our times, to cheer on Indonesia against Malaysia in the semifinal of the Tiger Cup.


Tennis movie 'Wimbledon' has believability on and off the court

Watching "Wimbledon" is more edifying about how movies are marketed than as a piece of entertainment. Consider this: Kirsten Dunst has been featured as the movie's star (high profile


With Mini's Rivals, More Is Sometimes Less

This month you will be able to choose from four competitors to Apple's iPod Mini, courtesy of Dell, Rio Audio, Virgin Electronics and Creative. How do they compare?


Roma, 16:31 - CALCIO, FACCHETTI; MELANDRI: ESEMPIO DI LEALTA' SPORTIVA

L'On. Giovanna Melandri, Ministro per le Politiche giovanili e le Attività sportive, ricorda ...


Tatiana Golovin is another marvel from Moscow. She is only 16, already on the verge of the top 20, and even more different than she sounds.


With Drought in Force, Conservation is Key

By Ronald L. Littlepage  With the hurricane season now upon us, I know a lot of folks are hoping the big one doesn't come our way.  Me, too.  But I also know a lot of people are rooting for a couple of tropical storms, nice ones with not much wind and a lot of rain.


Paula Radcliffe admits the only remedy for her Olympic pain will be to discover there is something wrong with her. Radcliffe has been unable to come up with a plausible explanation for her gut-wrenching exit


Super Bowl boosts digital sales for Petty and others

NEW YORK (Billboard) - The New York Giants weren't the only ones to come away from Super Bowl XLII with a storybook ending. Artists who were tied to the game through live performance or inclusion in advertisements also notched impressive victories, especially on the digital front.


Official figures show that unemployment rose sharply in Germany in September, a sign that the economy remains weak.


Israel denies spy charges; fears fallout

Israeli officials predicted Sunday that allegations that the government spied on the US Pentagon would be proven untrue, but analysts said damage to the image of Israel and its


A gunbattle broke out between U.N. peacekeepers and supporters of ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide on Saturday, wounding a peacekeeper for the first time in the force's 4-month-old mission.


Now that both the Jets and the Rams are fighting for a playoff spot, they will be playing with the kind of intensity and consequence found during the postseason.


Google is reported to be in talks to buy popular video-sharing website YouTube for $1.6bn.


Families of Algeria's 'Disappeared' Search for Truth

Fatma Zohra Boucherf has looked for her  son at police stations, prisons, morgues and cemeteries since  he was taken away by policemen in 1995 at the height of  Algeria's Islamic militant uprising.


Parents buy cashmere for infants and toddlers

Three-year-old Chloe Colligan picks  out her camp clothes at discount retailer Target, but for other  occasions, she wears the cashmere, velvet, silk and woven  cotton fashions of luxury children's clothing maker Baby CZ.


Colombia rejects a proposal by Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez to travel to Colombia to meet a rebel leader.


Reckson shareholders OK SL Green's $4 bln takeover

Reckson Associates Realty Corp.   shareholders approved a $4 billion takeover by SL Green Realty  Corp. , but billionaire and rival bidder Carl Icahn  hinted he would not abandon his fight for certain Reckson  office buildings.


Sudan, Rebels to Sign Partial Peace Pact

The Sudanese government and rebel representatives signed accords Tuesday aimed at ending hostilities in the troubled western region of Darfur and guaranteeing aid groups access to 1.6 million civilians uprooted by the conflict.


By Mary Ann Milbourn, The Orange County Register, Calif.  Dec. 18--NetGuru Inc., the Yorba Linda technology and services company,  said it has completed its reverse merger with BPO Management Services, Inc.


A number of investment groups eye the possible purchase of Prague airport in the Czech Republic, a report says.


Dissident republicans are linked to a wave of fire bombings and police warn more attacks may follow.


Iran Airs Images of 2 Imprisoned Americans

Iranian television today aired images of two imprisoned Americans for the first time and said it will show a documentary Wednesday that includes confessions by scholar Haleh Esfandiari of Potomac, Md. and New York-based social scientist Kian Tajbakhsh.


Online Scams Pose as Kerry Campaign Fund-Raisers

Scam artists posing as fund-raisers for Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry are trying to trick Internet users into sending them money, an Internet security firm said on Tuesday.


FDA approves drug for multiple sclerosis

WASHINGTON -- The government has approved a drug that tries a new method of attacking multiple sclerosis, an incurable disease of the central nervous system that affects 350,000 Americans.


France says Arafat medical file can be released to family

France says the medical files of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat can be released upon demand to eligible parties, such as his family.


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Backed by tanks, Israeli troops battled their way to a key Hezbollah stronghold in south Lebanon on Monday, seizing a hilltop in heavy fighting and capturing two guerrillas. The U.S. completed its evacuation of 12,000 Americans and said it would switch to bringing in humanitarian aid.


It Pays to Do the Math In the Budget Game

Most people can tell you pretty much to the penny how much their mortgage or rent is every month. They can tell you how much they pay each month for their car loan.


Flurry of text messages ends Iran vote campaign

In a flurry of last-minute mobile text messages from rival camps, campaigning ended in Iran before Friday's elections that will be the first popularity test for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad since he won the presidency last year.


Ledger's body flown to Australia after LA service: reports

The body of Hollywood actor Heath Ledger was being flown back to Australia on Sunday following a private Los Angeles service for close family and friends, US media reported.


FCC Auction Ensures Open Access — If in Name Only

An anonymous bidder has met the reserve price for the so-called C-block of 700 MHz in the FCC's ongoing auction, virtually guaranteeing that the FCC's open-access conditions will be met. Open-access advocates greeted the news with mixed reactions.


Gates denies NATO discontent over Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday denied reports of discontent between Washington and NATO allies over Afghanistan, a day after a newspaper quoted him criticizing NATO's counterinsurgency skills.


Judge Rules Arbitrator Had Authority Over NBA Brawl

A federal judge ruled that National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern doesn't have the final say in punishing players for behavior during games, upholding an arbitrator's


Is the Independent Software Company a Relic?

Some business software vendors are determined to steer their own ships in a sea of acquisitions.


Germans flock to MoMA masterpieces as clock ticks down to NY return

Germans are clamouring to see an exhibition of masterpieces from New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) before the smash-hit success of the summer closes its doors on Sunday.


Limitati problemi nel potentino, meglio Puglia e Calabria


Gary Sheffield brought his strong opinions back to Legends Field on Monday, predicting a big year for former New York Yankees teammate Alex Rodriguez and saying he never thinks about making the Hall of Fame.


Papon lawyer vows to bury him with medal

A prominent French political figure who ordered hundreds of Jews to Nazi death camps during World War II will be buried wearing his Legion of Honor medal, his lawyer said Sunday, even though the deceased man was stripped of his right to wear the decoration in 1998.


German business sentiment index edges up, government trims 2005 forecast

A closely-watched index of German business sentiment barely rose in October, showing that the current recovery in Europe's largest economy lacks the strength of previous upswings.


Roddick Blasts Way Past Safin Into Masters Semis

Andy Roddick out-muscled Russia's Marat  Safin 7-6, 7-6 on Thursday to win a battle of the heavy hitters  and a place in the Masters Cup semi-finals.


North Koreans baffled by mushing neighbors

Neither war, armed  troops or befuddled border guards could stop South Korean dog  sled teams from going to North Korea and mushing on Sunday  where none of them have mushed before.


Business Leaders Advice Bulgarian Students

Business: 26 October 2004, Tuesday. Business Master Classes, organized by the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF) in cooperation with leading companies, kicked off October 26 for the fifth year in a round.


Nel mirino Usa e Svizzera, fatturato salito di 30 milioni


The case of three captives in Colombia, held since 2003, tests the Bush administration's 'no negotiation' policy.


Tentativo di rapina poi degenerato nel Bergamasco


On a Day of Talk, Burressâs Words Anger Giants Coach

Giants Coach Tom Coughlinâs theme for the season was âTalk is Cheap. Play the game.â But with five days still to go before Super Bowl XLII, receiver Plaxico Burress couldnât help himself.


Xstrata Plans to Bid A$7.4 Billion for WMC Resources

Xstrata Plc, the world's biggest exporter of coal for power plants, will make a hostile A$7.4 billion ($5.8 billion) cash offer for WMC Resources Ltd.


Market determines oil prices: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said on Sunday that the rise in oil prices to a record high had been determined by market forces.


Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson sued Sprint Nextel Corp. Thursday, accusing the wireless carrier of extending customers' contracts without their informed consent.


December 1 marks World AIDS day, an international effort to spread awareness about the rapidly spreading HIV and AIDS epidemic and to promote preventive measures.


The Indonesian government says it is sending several ministers to Finland for talks with Aceh's rebel leaders.


Sport: Premier League: Keane's penalty miss proved crucial as Bendtner's settled the north London derby


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Milano, 09:53 - CALCIO, DONADONI: TOTTI? MIO PENSIERO NON CAMBIA DI UNA VIRGOLA

Di ritorno da Kaunas, Roberto Donadoni affronta l'argomento Totti ribadendo il pensiero espresso nei...


A Norwalk doctor accused in a vaccine fraud case has been fined $30,000 and has been placed on probation for two years. Doctor Jorge Elias had been charged with billing Medicaid and other


Retired former judge Lady Elizabeth Butler-Sloss is set to take over the inquest into the death of Princess Diana.


Which Videos Are Protected? Lawmakers Get a Lesson

Members of Congress are learning the complexities of copyright law in the wide world of blogging and video clips.


JetBlue Airways on Thursday said third-quarter earnings fell 71 percent, missing analysts' lowered estimates, as it struggled with skyrocketing fuel prices, storm disruptions and competition.


Vonage, Verizon settle patent spat for up to $120 million

Companies say they have "resolved" dispute over three voice over Internet protocol patents. Precise amount of settlement depends on whether appeals court agrees to review case.


As if shooting a loved one's ashes into space or pressing them into artificial diamonds were not sufficiently offbeat, relatives of the deceased now can have their ashes mixed into concrete to help form ocean habitats.


RALEIGH, NC -- North Carolina public health officials said Friday they are investigating 39 more cases of possible E. coli infection and have ruled out four confirmed cases as part of an outbreak linked to the North Carolina State Fair.


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Harbhajan Singh is cleared of racially abusing Australia's Andrew Symonds but fined for offensive behaviour.


France's Socialist presidential candidate Segolene Royal is shaking up her campaign team to boost her ratings.


American Express said Friday it expects to record a fourth-quarter pre-tax restructuring charge of up to $120 million and cut 2,000 jobs.


I'm Still Ahead of Nicklaus's Pace, Says Woods

Despite enduring his worst season since turning professional nine years ago, Tiger Woods says he is on track to overtake Jack Nicklaus's haul of 18 major championship victories.


Multiple genes and not just the sex chromosomes are important in sexual orientation, scientists suggest.


R.I. Company Can Connect Web to Your Wheels

By SARAH KARUSH; Associated Press  KVH Industries' TracNet brings the Internet to installed screens in a car, truck or boat and turns the vehicle into a wireless hotspot.


Napoli, 16:49 - CALCIO, NAPOLI: REJA SENZA SEI TITOLARI

Seduta di rifinitura per il Napoli alla vigilia della sfida con la Sampdoria. Allenamento tecnico ta...


Britney Spears has been ordered to undergo random drug and alcohol testing twice a week, according to court documents in her custody dispute with ex-husband Kevin Federline


Sri Lanka's defence ministry says soldiers have recovered the bodies of 14 Tamil Tigers after a battle in the east.


NEW YORK After being stymied by Boston starter Derek Lowe for six innings, the New York Yankees struck for two runs against Pedro Martinez in a rare relief appearance.


Ex-NFL players undergo health screenings

Joe "Turkey" Jones carries a few extra pounds and a healthy sprinkling of gray hair nearly 30 years after his NFL career.


Shawn Marion had a season-high 36 points and 14 rebounds, his 17th double-double in 24 games, and the Phoenix Suns outran the Washington Wizards 110-96 Saturday night.


Napoli, 19:26 - CALCIO, NAPOLI: GRUPPO AL COMPLETO, RIENTRATO MALDONADO

Seduta pomeridiana per il Napoli in vista della sfida con il Milan di domenica prossima. Lavoro tecn...


Experts check into rash of child flu deaths

Nine children have died of flu this season in Alabama, an unusually high number that has some experts worried, a pediatrician said on Thursday.


Home Depot in $10 bln deal to sell unit: sources

Home Depot Inc.  has agreed to sell its supply division to three private equity firms for about $10 billion, sources said on Tuesday, unloading a business built up by the home improvement retailer's former chief executive.


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OLD PLAY GIVEN NEW LIFE AT LINCOLN CENTER

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Klinsmann to coach Bayern Munich next season

Bayern Munich announced on Friday that former German national coach Juergen Klinsmann will take over as the club's new manager next season.


Paul Martin continues to hope for survivors among 150 missing Canadians

TORONTO (CP) - It has been more than a week without word from the 150 Canadians listed as missing in Asia's tsunami disaster, but Prime Minister Paul Martin says he continues to hold out hope that some will be found alive.