Hedo Turkoglu scored 26 points, Grant Hill added 20 and the Orlando Magic snapped their seven-game road losing streak with an 87-80 victory Wednesday night over the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves.


Memphis, 09:29 - TENNIS, WTA MEMPHIS: AVANZA VENUS WILLIAMS

Risultati della seconda giornata del torneo Wta di Memphis (133.250 euro, cemento).


NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday tried to come out of the Maharasthra mess by offering three ministerial berths and two portfolios from its quota to the NCP, but clung to chief ministership.


Eagles hoping to fly under sound barrier

One of the factors in Boston College's game at Virginia Tech next Thursday night will be the noise.


Star Fleet Capt. Jean-Luc Picard commanded it. Now some Trekkie owns it.


Christopher Reeve, the star of the "Superman" movies whose near-fatal riding accident nine years ago turned him into a worldwide advocate for spinal cord research, died Sunday of heart failure, his publicist said. He was 52.


The Group of Seven rich nations urged   China on Saturday to let its currency rise faster to help ease   perilous imbalances in trade and backed a rise in the yen to   reflect Japan's strengthening economic recovery.


DALLAS Blockbuster, the largest US movie-rental chain, said Tuesday that it would introduce a hostile bid for Hollywood Entertainment next month if the rival's directors would not negotiate a deal.


A Canadian man who helped create a company to process Internet gambling transactions pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge Tuesday, about two weeks after another founder of Neteller PLC entered a guilty plea of his own.


Tra Boumerdes e Tizi Ouzou, zona dove si annidano terroristi


Dead Litter Aceh Streets, Indonesia Toll Seen Climbing

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - Dead bodies littered the  streets of Indonesia's Aceh province where it was feared on  Tuesday more than 25,000 people may have been killed from  Sunday's quake and tsunami.


Liga: Sevilla leapfrog sorry Real Madrid

BEIJING ,Dec. 23 -- Sevilla ushered in a miserable Christmas for Real Madrid as they beat the Real 1-0 in a Liga match in Santiago.


The pound has firmed on talk that the Bank of England could spring another surprise interest rate rise on the market on Thursday, although the consensus view remains that the next move is most likely to be in November.


Giugno conferma positivo andamento anche in Francia e Spagna


US Airways hopes its other unions will follow with concessions so the company can emerge from bankruptcy. By Associated Press. ARLINGTON, Va.


Australia's Incitec Pivot FY04 Net A$75.1 Million -2-

MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Australian fertilizer interest Incitec Pivot Ltd. (IPL.AU) on Monday reported a net profit, including one-time items, of A$75.


Glasgow Rangers' hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Uefa Cup suffered a major setback on Thursday when they went down to a 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar.


Health department to give flu shots to high risk patients

The Jefferson County Department of Health will begin making flu shot appointments Monday for Thursday and Friday, 8 am to 4 pm Shots will be available only to people in high-risk categories: children 6-23 months; adults 65 and older; anyone older than 2


European negotiators reached a provisional deal with the United States on Wednesday, ending a year of wrangling over how to share information about trans-Atlantic air passengers that Washington says is needed to fight terrorism.


The Pittsburgh Steelers got a slice of revenge on Sunday afternoon against Baltimore, but also were served a piece of injury pie in the form of a rib injury to rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.


World's oldest mother, 67-year-old Romanian, had two abortions: report

A 67-year-old Romanian woman who last week became the oldest known person to give birth has said she had two abortions in her early twenties, a newspaper reported here.


Steroid found in body of dead wrestler Benoit

Professional wrestler Chris Benoit, who  killed his wife and son before hanging himself, injected  steroids not long before he died and his son had been sedated,  a medical examiner said on Tuesday.


Napster made moves to prepare for a possible sale of the company Monday, including retaining an investment banker to discuss its options. CEO Chris Gorog cited "third-party interest" as the reason behind the move.


Levi Strauss & Co. swung to a  quarterly profit on Tuesday, citing cost cuts and a weaker  dollar as the struggling jeans maker closed out poor-performing  products to focus on its Levi, Dockers and lower-priced  Signature brands.


Spanish giant has deal to buy Laredo National

One of Spain's largest banks will soon be crossing the Mexican border in search of Hispanic customers. BBVA announced Tuesday it plans to buy Laredo National Bancshares for $850 million.


'Last man standing' flees AOL Europe exec team

LLU pioneer Sky-bound? AOL Europe's CTO Colin McQuade, described by one insider as "the last man standing", has quit the firm, which is struggling for a niche after flogging its broadband customers to Carphone Warehouse.â¦


In a clearing within Kauai Aadheenam's lush gardens, the ping, ping, pinging of metal chipping at stone can be heard as a half-dozen artisans from India put the finishing flourishes on the Hindu monastery's legacy for the ages.


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The US information tech sector lost 403,300 jobs between March 2001 and this past April, and the market for tech workers remains bleak, according to a new report.


More than 200 passengers stranded on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion by the collapse of a small local airline tried to storm the terminal buildings at the airport in protest on Saturday.


Sean Marshall scored 22 points and Jared Dudley had 14 points and 12 rebounds as No. 6 Boston College escaped a mid-game scare to beat Rutgers 74-64 on Wednesday night.


U.S. Says Targets Zarqawi Loyalists in Iraq Strike

FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. forces launched air strikes  on the rebel-held city of Falluja on Monday, targeting what  they said was a meeting of key loyalists of their top foe in  Iraq, Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.


A bomb in a courtroom in the Pakistani city of Quetta has killed at least 12 people, police say.


What to Watch? How About a âSimpsonsâ Episode From 1999?

Although DVD sales are down this year, television series on disc have fared better than other categories, and sales of complete seasons are registering growth.


G.E. is using strong overseas sales to reshape its image in Europe, where hard feelings still linger from its aborted effort to acquire Honeywell in 2001.


Romney back in the hunt after Michigan victory

Mitt Romney grabs lifeline in Republican race after scoring first major primary win


Hands off our bank data, Europe tells US

Secret subpoenas threaten stability - EC Exclusive The European Commission is set to call for an immediate halt on the illegal transfer of financial information to the United States Treasury.â¦


LG Electronics Inc., Korea's second-largest electronics-maker, yesterday reported a 36 percent increase in its third-quarter profits, beating analyst forecasts thanks to a jump in its mobile phone handset sales.


The US defence secretary begins talks with senior Indian officials amid Delhi's concern over arms sales to Pakistan.


Sony's (NYSE: SNE) tweaking its musical strategy, with reports galore that the electronics giant will now support the playback of MP3 files on many of its digital music players.


Detroit Free Press Endorses McCain for Republican Nomination

Bloomberg - Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The Detroit Free Press newspaper endorsed Arizona Senator John McCain for the Republican presidential nomination, calling him the party's strongest choice to retain the White House.


LA's Hispanic mayor backs Clinton for US president

US Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton on Tuesday received backing in her 2008 presidential bid from the mayor of Los Angeles, a figurehead for the significant Hispanic section of the electorate.


Prime minister announces new 1,700-kilometre security zone off Australia

SYDNEY, Australia  - Australia plans to enforce a maritime security zone more than 1,700 kilometres out to sea, far beyond its territorial waters, in a move to boost defences against possible terror attacks on its soil and offshore oil and gas facilities, Prime Minister John Howard said Wednesday.


Many U.S. high school students bored in class: survey

A majority of U.S. high school students say they get bored in class every day, and more than one out of five has considered dropping out, according to a survey released on Wednesday.


Doctors Encouraged by Everettâs Progress

Doctors said Wednesday that it is far too soon to know whether Kevin Everett will be left with any paralysis or its extent, but they are encouraged by signs on Tuesday that he could move his legs and arms.


British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett arrived in the Middle East on Monday to gauge the prospects for reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, saying she was optimistic despite persistent factional warfare.


Google Co-Founders to Sell Company Shares

Google Inc. co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin each plan to sell up to 7.2 million shares of their stock in the online search engine leader during the next 18 months — divestitures that would generate windfalls of more than $1 billion apiece at current market prices.


GOLF NOTEBOOK Singh, not Tiger, shows killer instinct

The gotcha moment, the beginning of the end of a golfing era, came at the fifth-to-the-last hole of the Deutsche Bank Championship.


Munch's Iconic 'Scream' Stolen in Norway

OSLO, Norway - Armed, masked thieves burst into a lightly guarded Oslo museum Sunday and snatched the Edvard Munch masterpiece "The Scream" and a second Munch painting from the walls as stunned visitors watched in shock.    It was the second time in a decade that a version of the iconic "Scream," which depicts an anguished, opened-mouthed figure grabbing the sides of its head, had been stolen from an Oslo museum...


KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- As the Kansas City Chiefs moved into position for the winning field goal yesterday, Lawrence Tynes was wishing he'd washed his car.


If anybody's earned a relaxing holiday weekend, it's Shrek.


JERUSALEM, Jan. 8 -- Two Katyusha rockets fired from Lebanon struck a small town in northern Israel early Tuesday, causing no injuries, Israeli police and army officials said. It was the first such attack on that region in six months.


Motivated by a Tax, Irish Spurn Plastic Bags

The Irish have embraced the use of cloth bags to carry their groceries, encouraged by a 33-cent tax on each plastic bag grabbed at the register.


Crossett's 25-yard field goal in overtime, the first of his college career, secured a 17-14 victory for beleaguered Missouri on Saturday.


Il mezzo pubblico veneziano aveva toccato volta di Rialto


A woman who left a four-month-old boy with "life-threatening" injuries is likely to escape prison, the High Court hears.


Baseball: Union Receives Approval to Intervene in Case

The Major League Baseball Players Association wants to prevent the names of current and former major league players from being made public in a case involving performance-enhancing drugs.


Jobs House One Step Closer to Moving; Preservationists to Object

After months of wrangling over a 78-year-old, 17,000-square-foot mansion in southern California Apple CEO Steve Jobs doesn't want, it appears someone is willing to


US President George W Bush is due to hold talks in Tanzania with Darfur and Kenya on the agenda.


Pakistan arrests one of top three Taliban: sources

ISLAMABAD/KABUL  - Pakistani security forces captured one of the Taliban's top leaders hours after U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney's unannounced visit to Pakistan this week, a senior security official and Taliban sources said.


href="http://yahoo.eonline.com/Facts/People/Bio/0,128,15,00.html?yhnws">George   Clooney, who was instrumental in pulling together America: A Tribute   to Heroes following the events of September 11, has signed on to   help NBC line up celebrities for its tsunami-aid telethon scheduled for   Jan.15.


Milano, 16:07 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: CERTI FATTI NON DIPENDONO DAGLI STADI

Tocca anche a Roberto Mancini commentare quanto successo in questa settimana: ''Sono sempre i soliti...


Whenever an entire industry is beset by scandal, look for the participants who are clean.


House bill aims to curb indecent TV programs

Lawmakers introduced a bill on Thursday aimed at protecting children from indecent television programs by forcing cable and satellite providers to offer a modified form of la carte programming or make other changes in the way they operate.


Franco Zocca - "I CRISTIANI NERI DELL'OCEANIA", Le chiese della Melanesia - Ed.EMI Roma (Agenzia Fides) - La Melanesia Ã¨ una delle ultime zone del mondo ad essere stata evangelizzata. Superate le prime ostilitÃ  e incomprensioni, dovute soprattutto a profonde differenze culturali, quasi tutti i melanesiani hanno abbracciato il crist...


Teen gets scholarship for her stem cell research

A 17-year-old from Mendota Heights, Minn., has been turning heads with her unconventional umbilical cord stem cell research. On Wednesday, Nicole Ali was in the nation's capital, accepting a $50,000 scholarship for her work.


Ernst & Young to pay $40 million to FDIC

Ernst & Young LLP will pay $40 million to the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and is finishing a settlement to pay $85 million to the Office of Thrift Supervision to settle a case involving


Inizia al Passo San Marco nella bergamasca la raccolta di firme della Lega NordIl Senatur: "Lotta di liberazione perchÃ¨ il Nord ha le scatole piene di uno Stato delinquenziale"                                            Bossi rilancia sulla rivolta fiscale "Andremo fino in fondo, a tutti i costi"


Sports steroid scandal tags Bonds, Jones

San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, considered the biggest prize in the government's case against a California laboratory that allegedly distributed illegal steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs to athletes, became the latest star stained


Producers of the sixth Harry Potter film will hold an open casting call for the role of Lavender Brown, the sycophantic drama queen who becomes Ron Weasley's first girlfriend.


After self-check, Discovery to link-up with space station

The US space shuttle Discovery was heading for a rendezvous with the International Space Station after an inspection by its crew showed the spacecraft sustained no visible damage during lift-off.


Despite compromise, Iran sanctions measure elusive

In an effort to resolve Russia's objections, proposed European sanctions against the Iranian nuclear program would ease bans on goods and technology that Tehran could import but no deal is in sight, diplomats said on Friday.


Sting, Lennox Stay Out of Anti-Bush Tour

Sting has been an ardent activist for many causes, but he's not getting involved in the U.S. presidential election.


U.S. counterterrorism officials are paying renewed attention to an increasingly dangerous incubator for extremism: a swath of northern and sub-Saharan West Africa, from the Atlantic coast of Morocco and Mauritania to the harsh deserts of Chad.


New York Times quarterly profit and revenue rise

The New York Times Co  reported higher profit and revenue on Tuesday because of a rise in national advertising and circulation revenue, a contrast to a downbeat earnings season for U.S. newspaper publishers.


Il blog del reporter italiano: la Cri conferma la morte dell' ...

Il direttore del Diario: Â«Il corpo Ã¨ stato portato a Bagdad. Il nostro collaboratore forse rapitoÂ». ROMA - Cresce l'ansia per le sorti del reporter italiano che scriveva dall'Iraq per il Diario. Da giovedÃ¬


Significant changes in North Korea, say experts

Significant changes may be taking place in North Korea if reports are confirmed that Kim Jong-Il, the nation's hereditary dictator, is modifying his leadership style, analysts and experts say.


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In Kenya, Early Tallies Show Kibaki Trailing

NAIROBI, Dec. 28 -- With vote-counting underway in what appears to be the closest and most open presidential contest in this nation's history, Raila Odinga, a fiery opposition leader, appeared to hold a strong lead over President Mwai Kibaki, according to early returns broadcast Friday on three m...


Hopes of salvaging the NHL season  appeared to vanish when representatives for team owners and  locked-out players ended Thursday's meeting without an  agreement, and with no plans for further talks.


Sectarian Motive Suspected in Deadly Pakistan Mosque Bombing

An apparent suicide bombing at a mosque in eastern Pakistan has killed at least 18 people and injured dozens of others. The deadly incident may be linked to the recent killing of a top-level terror suspect by Pakistani security forces.


Man appears in court charged with murdering family

A 36-year-old man brought back to the UK after being detained in Thailand has appeared in court charged with killing his wife and three young children.


HP Builds Blade System for Memory Intensive Apps

Hewlett-Packard is beefing up its Integrity BladeSystems with a new model released this week thatâs intended to handle memory and CPU intensive applications.


Isley to Twist in Prison for Tax Evasion

Don't mess with the taxman. He'll make you want to shout.


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Bloodied by weeks of suicide bombings and assassinations, Iraqi security forces emerged Sunday to patrol Samarra after a morale-boosting victory in this Sunni Triangle city, and U.S. commanders praised their performance.


Traditionally, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year, and the American Automobile Association expected travel this year to hit pre-Sept.


As a growing economy produces new wealth and a spreading middle class in China, the epochal Cultural Revolution has receded to the distant past in just one generation.


Vietnam marks the 20th anniversary of the Communist Party's decision to gradually abandon state socialism.


4 NOVEMBRE: CIAMPI, ''QUELLE TRAGEDIE NON SI RIPETANO''

(ASCA) - Gorizia, 4 nov - ''E' difficile dimenticare quel passato; e non lo si deve dimenticare. I popoli europei lo ricordano, affinche' quelle tragedie non si ripetano. Ma odi e rancori sono stati lasciati


Russia raids Georgian businesses as sanctions bite

Police have raided Georgian businesses  in Moscow after Russia cut transport links with its southern  neighbor, escalating a crisis between the two states.


Inspired by the "spaghetti  westerns" of the 1960s, Japanese director Takashi Miike is  making the first "sushi western."


World Leaders Back New UN Drive to Fight Hunger

Dozens of world leaders on  Monday embraced a campaign to raise an additional $50 billion a  year in development aid to combat hunger, but a U.S. official  poured cold water on the initiative.


Kevin Brazant, who became a father at 17, talks about the film he made to help other young parents.


La Guardia di Finanza da un anno sulle tracce del giovane tunisinoLe esequie della moglie e del figlio in Italia: "Raffaella era musulmana"                                            Azouz: "Feci uno sgarro al clan dei calabresi" Funerali a Erba, sepoltura in Tunisia


While the "vice mail" stock fraud scheme was captivating investors recently, the big story from this mess will be played out in the coming months.


Iraq's interim PM Iyad Allawi appeals to world leaders at the UN to help Iraq "defeat the forces of terrorism".


Target President to Succeed Chief in May

In a long-expected move, the retailer announced that its chief executive, Bob Ulrich, would retire May 1 and be replaced by its president, Gregg Steinhafel.


Raptors stun Cavaliers to end six-game slide

Chris Bosh poured in 25 points and pulled down 14 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors shocked LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 95-87 to snap a six-game losing streak on Wednesday.


Gunfire disrupts Arafat mourning ceremony

Gunmen stormed into a mourning tent for Yasser Arafat in Gaza City Sunday night shortly after the arrival of the new leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization


Militants hold up to 250 Pakistani children

Gunmen took hostage up to 250 Pakistani schoolchildren in the northwestern town of Bannu on Monday after taking refuge in the school following a clash with police, officials said.


French economy likely to grow close to 2.5 percent in 2006: central bank chief

Economic growth in both France and the 12-nation eurozone is likely to be close to 2.5 percent for 2006, the governor of the French central bank said.


CittÃ  italiane vivibili? E' Bologna a sventolare la palma di provincia dove si sta meglio. Non solo prima in Italia per qualitÃ  delle sue strutture universitarie e culturali (seguita da Firenze) ma anche


Fight Erupts Over RIAA Efforts to Nab Music Pirates

A judge will decide if a company that gathers evidence for the RIAA in illegal file-sharing cases should be required to have a private investigator's license.


Network Equipment Technologies Announces New Customer Win and Initial Order for Its Multi-Service, High-Speed Switching Platform

Telecommunications equipment maker Network Equipment Technologies, Inc.  (NYSE:NWK), a global provider of multi-service network exchange  solutions for government and enterprise customers, announced a new  customer for its NX5010 platform within the U.S. Federal Government  market.


Could the EU provide a forum for rational gaming legislation?

The European Court of Justice pushes for openness In a ruling sure to ruffle the feathers of those opposed to open and regulated gambling environments, the European Court of Justice today issued its most forceful opinion yet covering the cross border provision of gaming services. The ruling in the Placanica case, in which Italian suppliers of gambling services for British bookmaker Stanley faced criminal prosecution in Italy for operating without a license, establishes once and for all that national licensing procedures cannot be applied in a de facto discriminatory manner against foreign gaming operators.â¦


Iran denies delaying payment for reactor

Uranium fuel deliveries to a Russian-built nuclear plant in Iran, and the reactor's launch, could fall behind schedule because of delays in Iran making payments, Russian officials said Monday — the latest sign of financial disputes dogging the deal at the center of Moscow's nuclear cooperation with Tehran.


Andrea Levy is named Whitbread best novel author, while Susan Fletcher wins best first novel.


Aid starts arriving in Nicaragua, where Hurricane Felix killed at least 40 people and left thousands homeless.


US trade deficit in October at all-time high of $55 billion

America's trade deficit grew to an all-time high of $55.5 billion in October as imports - including those from China - increased to the loftiest levels on record.


Mother of Dead UK Soldier to Sue Government -Report

The mother of a young British soldier killed in Iraq plans to sue the government for breaching its duty of care to her son by not supplying key defensive equipment, the Guardian newspaper reported on Monday.


Tailgaters Want Jets to Stay or Go to Shea

Judging by my very random survey about the proposed West Side stadium, Jets fans believe a good tailgate party is the most important factor.


As Briton Faces Death, Iraq, U.S. Debate on Prisoner

With time running out to save a British  hostage in Iraq, U.S. officials said on Wednesday they were not  about to free Iraqi women prisoners as demanded by an al Qaeda  ally whose group has already beheaded two Americans.


The Japanese cabinet has approved a proposal to keep the country's troops in Iraq for another year.


German ex-Chancellor Helmut Kohl is among tourists caught in the Asian tsunami while 1,500 Swedes are missing.


Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo has fired his army chief of staff, Gen Mathias Doue, the BBC reported Saturday. Gbagbo hired Col Philipe Mangou, the field commander


Iraq, moglie Bigley: ''Blair faccia qualcosa''

Nuovo appello della moglie dell'ostaggio britannico Kenneth Bigley ai rapitori di suo marito, dopo il video trasmesso ieri dall'emittente del Qatar al-Jazeera, in cui l'uomo appare chiuso in una gabbia e con le mani legate da una catena.


More than 1,000 flights are cancelled in the US Midwest and North-east because of severe snowstorms.


Global mobile phone makers including Taiwan's High Tech Computer Corp. are already testing new processors from Qualcomm Inc. with which the chip manufacturer hopes to challenge Intel Corp. in the market for ultramobile PCs and mobile devices.


More than 20 insurgents die in a major drive against the Taleban in south Afghanistan, Nato-led forces say.


David Beckham flew to Britain on Thursday because his father was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack.


The Quartet of Middle East mediators met for the first time with Tony Blair as special envoy on Thursday at a meeting Washington hopes will breathe some life into the stagnant Israeli-Palestinian peace process.


Guardasigilli, unanimita' in CdM su falso in bilancio


Agency may have tried to discredit critic

WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley has called for a federal probe into allegations that US Food and Drug Administration officials used anonymous calls in an attempt to discredit an agency whistle-blower.


Seven former juvenile boot camp guards and a nurse have been charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of a boy whose rough handling by the guards was videotaped, a special prosecutor said Tuesday.


Molly Beth Malcolm, the former head of the Texas Democratic Party, said Wednesday she is weighing whether to enter the race for chairman of the Democratic National Committee.


Cazenove Shareholders to Meet as Company Weighs Possible Offers

Cazenove Group Plc, Britain's oldest independent stockbroker, will hold its annual shareholder meeting Tuesday after the Financial Times reported it's weighing offers from two US banks.


Chinaâs Inflation Hits American Price Tags

Higher costs in China could spell the end of an era of ultra-cheap goods, as well as the beginning of Chinaâs rise from the lowest rungs of global manufacturing.


Dougherty grabs US Open lead, Woods is well-placed

Nick Dougherty's two-under-par 68 was good enough for the first-round lead at the 107th US Open golf championship Thursday, but certainly not enough to discourage Tiger Woods.


Prime contrattazioni in Europa in linea con New York


Fin dal primo anno il Salone del Gusto ha imparato a stupire con i suoi numeri e anche per questo 2004 non ci sono eccezioni. Per la prima volta Ã¨ stato riconosciuta a questo evento la dizione di manifestazione internazionale.


The Indonesian province of Banda Aceh was closest to the epicentre of the earthquake that sparked the devastating tsunami. Reuters.


Comune Canosa rifiuta, proteste della destra a Lanciano


Canadiens down Senators after retiring Dryden's number

The Montreal Canadiens scored three goals in a two-and-a-half minute second period span to defeat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Monday, in a home game played after the team and fans paid homage to Ken Dryden.


Clinton holds lead as Romney slips in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa  - Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Mike Huckabee hold narrow leads on their top rivals two days before the state opens the presidential nominating race, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Tuesday.


US Retailers Say Christmas Not Just for Christians

U.S. retailers are shrugging off  critics who accuse them of snubbing the word Christmas for the  sake of political correctness -- and sales.


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan yesterday criticised Indian Prime Minister for ruling out redrawing the border in Kashmir ahead of talks next week on the territorial dispute.


Great Britain miss out on a second medal on the first day of canoeing finals.


The U.S. and Europe headed toward a compromise Friday at the U.N. climate conference, breaking a deadlock over how ambitious the goal should be in negotiating future cutbacks in global warming gases, officials said.


His quest began four years ago, when Rick Rhoden moved to Ponte Vedra, Fla., joined a golf club and got serious about his game. The former All-Star pitcher had dominated celebrity tours for more than a decade.


Fascination with the Holy Grail has lasted for centuries, and now the Bletchley Park code-breakers have joined the hunt. But what is it that's made the grail the definition of something


New, dangerous Microsoft JPEG exploit released

New computer code that exploits a recently disclosed hole in Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer Web browser is circulating on the Internet and could allow remote attackers to take full control of vulnerable Windows machines, according to warnings from antivirus companies and Internet security experts.


By compelling audiences to listen more closely, âNo Country for Old Menâ has had the effect of calling attention to an underappreciated aspect of filmmaking: the use of sound.


Drugs charities in Cardiff want to operate a bus to allow heroin addicts to inject in 'safe, clean' conditions.


DURHAM, N.C.  -- The prosecutor who led the now-discredited Duke lacrosse rape case reported to jail Friday to serve a 24-hour sentence for contempt of court. The city, meanwhile, was in settlement talks with the three exonerated players.


Carradine "Mad" for Lifetime drama pilot

LOS ANGELES  - Ever Carradine will star in the Lifetime drama pilot "The Madness of Ava," a project described as a female version of "House."


A consumer watchdog is to investigate the Richard and Judy show's phone quiz following public complaints.


BEIJING, Dec. 15 -- Sideways, a low-budget comedy about two men scouring the wine country for true love and the perfect pinot noir, and Martin ScorseseÂ¡Â¯s epic film The Aviator, led the Golden Globe nominations


In Closing Pleas, Clashing Views on Libbyâs Role

I. Lewis Libby Jr.âs lawyer countered the prosecutorsâ argument that Mr. Libby willfully lied with an emotional defense.


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California Sues E.P.A. Over Denial of Waiver

California sued the E.P.A. on Wednesday, challenging its recent decision to block California rules curbing greenhouse-gas emissions from new cars and trucks.


US car giant General Motors says it is to shed 12,000 jobs in Europe, with Germany bearing the brunt of the losses.


The first death threat arrived by e-mail — a day after human rights activist Ivan Cepeda took aim at the government's poor record of defending victims of Colombia's violent civil war in an op-ed column for a national newspaper.


CBS salutes "Unit" with additional order

CBS has given a  full-season pickup to "The Unit," the No. 1 new drama last  season with more than 15 million viewers weekly.


Clijsters and Hewitt break up, cancel wedding plans

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Former top-ranked tennis players Kim Clijsters and Lleyton Hewitt broke up and abandoned their wedding plans less than four months ahead of their planned marriage.


China offers US firms opportunities but must protect copyright: US official

China's booming market offers opportunities for US manufacturers but Beijing must crack down on copyright violations, US Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade Grant Aldonas said.


Three people are convicted of sending more than 20,000 marijuana-laced chocolate bars to multiple sclerosis patients worldwide. The "cannibis chocolate trio" insists the operation was a free service for the medically needy. In Bodyhack.


Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Estimated $30 Million; Nearly 360,000 Tickets Win in Tuesday's Drawing

MEGA MILLIONS, Dec. 13  /PRNewswire/ -- Even though there was no jackpot winner in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, a lot of players still walked away winners. With nine different ways to win, a total of 357,329 tickets won prizes in the December 12 drawing.


A TV company is criticised for making a drama in which US President George Bush is assassinated.


U.S. Ruling Drops Rights of Some Captured in Iraq

A new legal opinion has concluded that some non-Iraqi prisoners are not entitled to the protections of the Geneva Conventions.


Frances' fallout seen short-lived on Fla. economy

Frances, the second major hurricane to strike Florida in three weeks, has stung tourism, agriculture and other industries, but the state's economy is expected to


Olympics is a massive event to manage. And Britain who is bidding for 2012 Olympics would appoint a cabinet minister just to look after the Olympics preparation.


French Jews, beset by anti-Semitism, move to Israel in record numbers in 2004

Jewish immigration to Israel from France - where anti-Semitic incidents are on the rise - has reached its highest level in more than three decades, immigration officials said Tuesday.


Fatal plane crash in Halifax was fourth for airline in 14 years

LONDON (CP) - The crash of a Boeing 747 cargo plane in Halifax on Thursday that killed seven people was the fourth crash in 14 years for MK Airlines.


An unprecedented tsunami tossed cars around like toys on Thailand's southern tourist playground and swept into luxury hotels on Phuket island, killing at least 120 people in the region, officials say.


Wider Sale Seen for Toothpaste Tainted in China

Roughly 900,000 tubes containing a poison have turned up in hospitals for the mentally ill, prisons, juvenile detention centers and even some hospitals.


One might expect cancer researchers to promote the free and open exchange of information. They donât.


Microsoft on Thursday officially unveiled the new beta version of its MSN Search site, the company's hotly anticipated attempt to take on Google for Web searching.


The Patriots-Giants game will be available to fans throughout the nation under an agreement reached by NBC and CBS to simulcast it.


Veteran paid dues with 23 bomber missions, eight months in German POW camp

Willie Suggs appreciates Veterans Day and what the Greatest Generation has done for America.


Michael Vick declared "I am not the bad person or beast I've been made out to be" and asked for leniency in a letter to the federal judge who sentenced him to 23 months in prison for a dogfighting conspiracy.


Rosebery, Australia (Sports Network) - Kurt Barnes fired a six-under-par 65 Thursday to grab a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Australian Open at The Australian Golf Club.


Srinagar, India - An Indian policeman killed six of his colleagues inside a camp in insurgency-hit India-administered Kashmir on Sunday before being shot dead himself, police said.


The EU called off its sanctions on $4 billion worth of US goods on Monday after Washington repealed illegal export tax subsidies, bringing some balm to transatlantic ties wounded by a battle over Airbus and Boeing.


Mantova, 19:50 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: INDISPONIBILE SOLO RIZZI

Seduta di rifinitura per il Mantova in vista della gara con il Genoa. Unico assente Rizzi mentre il ...


BP estimates 11-percent quarterly rise in oil production

British energy giant BP said that overall production of its oil products during the third quarter was expected to rise by 11 percent from the equivalent figure last year, helped by its Russian operations.


Pentagon nominee Gates to go before Senate panel

Robert Gates, President George W. Bush's choice to take over the Pentagon as the Iraq war grinds on, goes before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday for what is expected to be quick hearing before likely Senate confirmation later this week.


AILING supermarkets group Sainsbury's is slashing its dividend, axing 750 head office jobs and pouring 3,000 new staff on to the shop floor in a last-ditch attempt to revive its fortunes.


US complains of travel restrictions imposed on diplomats by Sudan

The United States complained that Sudan had placed restrictions on the travel of its diplomats outside the capital, Khartoum, as the two governments face off over the conflict in Darfur.


Germany denies new allegations on U.S. secret prison

Germany denied allegations on Friday that prominent al Qaeda prisoners, including an accused mastermind of the September 11 attacks, may have been secretly questioned at a U.S. base on its soil.


Wimbledon is getting its knickers in a twist. Tatiana Golovin had the Wimbledon referee reaching for his rule book when she sought to appear on court wearing red underwear.


Firenze, l'asilo non la sospende: Ã¨ ancora nella stessa classeI genitori del bimbo hanno presentato un esposto alla procura                                          Non dorme, la maestra gli tappa la bocca con lo scotch                                                                                Grosseto: troppo bravo a scuola, i bulli gli mettono la testa nel water di LAURA MONTANARI e FRANCA SELVATICI


Venus Williams Rallies to Win at Wimbledon

Trailing 3-5 in the third set, three-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams rallies past Akiko Morigami 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 in a third-round match Monday. Up next: Maria Sharapova.


French newspaper says Sarkozy might have wed Bruni

A French newspaper reported on Monday  that President Nicolas Sarkozy might have married his new  girlfriend Carla Bruni last week, but the mother of the former  Italian supermodel said she was unaware of any secret nuptials.


Microsoft to hand over Windows secrets to Samba team

InfoWorld - Developers of open-source Samba software will find their work a little easier thanks to an agreement with Microsoft, signed Thursday, that will give them access to previously secret data on how the Windows operating system works.


Mich. plant workers reach tentative deal

REDFORD, Mich. -- Representatives for about 1,300 United Auto Workers members at DaimlerChrysler AG's Detroit Diesel engine manufacturing plant reached a tentative agreement Wednesday, one day after going


Swiss banking giants risk client flight over subprime: analysts

Swiss banking titans UBS and Credit Suisse risk losing clients to smaller rivals as annual results next week reveal the heavy impact of the US subprime crisis on their balance sheets.


Oral contraceptive reduces risk of heart disease: Study

Discounting fears that contraceptive pills adversely affect the health of women, a new research claims that the tablets, on the contrary, reduce chances of heart attacks.


Marini riparta dalla maggioranza che ha dato fiducia a Prodi


Rich Harden wanted to keep going he felt so strong after 55 pitches. Yet Oakland's star right-hander knows he must pace himself in order to be on the mound in meaningful games come October.


EU ministers are poised to agree a deal on aviation that would see aircraft emissions continue to rise.


Roma, 20:15 - CALCIO, RIDOTTA SQUALIFICA: MALDONADO PUO' TORNARE IN CAMPO

La Camera di Conciliazione e Arbitrato per lo Sport del Coni ha ridotto la squalifica di 1 anno infl...


African Union mission to Kenya fails to end crisis

An African Union mission to resolve a political crisis in Kenya that has killed 500 people ended in failure on Thursday as the president and opposition leader accused each other of wrecking talks.


Onslaught of job applicants prompts ports to use lottery

LOS ANGELES - When more than 30,000 people applied for 3,000 jobs on the docks of Los Angeles and Long Beach, a 40-year-old bus driver with six kids was right there among them.


Masked gunmen took U.S. troops, Iraqi says

An Iraqi farmer said Sunday that he saw seven heavily armed gunmen capture two American soldiers during an attack on a road checkpoint south of Baghdad, while U.S. troops searched for their comrades for a second day.


Firenze, 17:53 - CALCIO, ITALIA: INFORTUNIO A CASSANO DURANTE L'ALLENAMENTO

Antonio Cassano si è infortunato durante l'allenamento pomeridiano della nazionale Italiana n...


Democrats signing up more new voters: report

Democrats have far outpaced Republicans in efforts to register new voters in two key US states, according to the New York Times, which conducted a county-by-county analysis of registration data in Ohio and Florida.


Yale Lecturer Advises: Flush the Prozac and Hack Your Own Happiness

In his new book, Comfortably Numb: How Psychiatry Is Medicating a Nation, Charles Barber proposes rejecting multinational drug peddlers and healing ourselves with cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies.


A liking for sweets, combined with novelty seeking, may predict ...

Previous research has linked a pleasurable response to sweet taste (sweet liking) with a genetic vulnerability to alcoholism among children of alcoholic fathers.


'Dall'Istat e' stata sottostimata almeno di 8 punti'


Toyota Vehicles to Offer Satellite Radio

DETROIT - Toyota Motor Corp. will offer XM Satellite Radio as a factory-installed option in Toyota and Lexus vehicles beginning in 2006, but customers also will be able to order rival Sirius Satellite Radio at Toyota dealerships starting next year.


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U.S. Stocks Set for Slightly Firmer Open

U.S. stocks were set to move slightly  higher at the open on Friday with a $1 billion share buyback at  Texas Instruments Inc. TXN.N supporting technology stocks,  although rising oil prices could limit gains.


India's PM to press case for UN Security Council seat on US trip

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will leave Sunday on a nine-day tour of Britain and the United States culminating in an address to the UN General Assembly, an official said.


U.S. Bet on Abbas For Mideast Peace Meets Skepticism

Several intelligence assessments have warned that Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, the man U.S. policymakers hope can help salvage the Middle East peace process, may not be politically strong enough to achieve that goal, according to U.S. officials.


Thomas Grandi could easily have grown up to be a surfer in Australia rather than Canada's first giant slalom winner in the 38-year history of the World Cup circuit.


Costa do Sauipe, 10:52 - TENNIS, ATP COSTA DO SAUIPE: RISULTATI PRIMO TURNO

Ecco i risultati del primo turno del torneo Atp di Costa do Sauipe (terra battuta, montepremi 485.00...


The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund today shrugged off impending legal proceedings against it, insisting the action was âgroundless and implausibleâ.


Habib Bank in Pakistan denies that it is linked to the 2002 murder of US reporter Daniel Pearl in Karachi.


Business & money: Oxford-educated contemporary of David Cameron wins chairty auction for lunch with investor.


Mother, 7 children die in farmhouse fire

PELHAM, Ont. - A grandfather stood helpless as a massive inferno engulfed his son's farmhouse, claiming the lives of his pregnant daughter-in-law and seven grandchildren in this rural Ontario community.


Milano, 15:07 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: DOPO PARMA PUTIFERIO MAI SUCCESSO

Concluso il silenzio stampa in casa Inter, Roberto Mancini è tranquillo, ma si toglie qualche...


Greek shipping company Stelmar Shipping Ltd. (SJH.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday agreed to be acquired by shipbuilder Overseas Shipholding Group Inc.


President Roosevelt's words to Congress a day after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor are burned in the nation's consciousness.


Ancel Keys, K Ration Creator, Dies at 100

University of Minnesota public health scientist discovered that saturated fat was a major cause of heart disease.


Amministratori e abitanti della Piana del Sele circondano dall'alba la zona scelta dal governoDuro confronto con gli oltre 400 agenti delle forze dell'ordine mandati per sgomberare                                          Polizia contro il presidio della popolazione alta tensione per la discarica di Serre Persano                                                                                Il nuovo sito dovrebbe alleviare l'emergenza rifiuti in Campania, ma sorgerÃ  nei pressi di un'oasi del WwfIl governo ha giÃ  ritoccato il piano iniziale, ma non Ã¨ bastato a fare rientrare le proteste. Solidali An e Prc


Harare - Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has taken his family on a month-long annual holiday to Malaysia despite the loss of life caused by Sunday's disastrous tsunami wave, which devastated resorts there and along the coasts of many nations bordering


Senator John F. Kerry, putting his own twist on a favorite attack line of the Bush campaign, yesterday accused the president


Notebook: Burress, Kriewaldt ruled out for Sunday

Steelers receiver Plaxico Burress (hamstring) and linebacker Clint Kriewaldt (hamstring) have been downgraded from questionable to out for Saturday's game at the New York Giants.


Germany and Japan took their US allies by surprise yesterday by throwing in their lot with India and Brazil in an all-or-nothing effort to join the powerful UN Security Council as permanent members.


China said it would launch 15 rockets, 17 satellites and its third mission with astronauts in 2008.


Take Care with Mobile Phones, Health Report Says

No hard evidence exists to show mobile  phones damage health but users -- especially children -- should  take care, UK scientists said in a survey Tuesday.


India, Pakistan Agree to Deepen Peace Process

India and Pakistan agreed on Saturday to "deepen and broaden" a peace process that in recent months has appeared to stall over their half-century dispute over the Kashmir region.


AFRICA/GABON - Scheda del Paese Roma (Agenzia Fides) - Il Gabon, con una superficie di 267.667 kmq. e una popolazione di circa 1.500.000 abitanti, Ã¨ situato nel cuore del continente africano. Irrigato dal bacino del fiume OgouÃ©, il Paese ha un clima equatoriale, con piogge tutto lÂ...


Holocaust records help reconstruct lives

The path to uncovering the life and death of Cornelis Marinus Brouwenstijn begins with a plain manila envelope containing a purse, an ID booklet, a cracked leather wallet, a slew of family snapshots, and a ...Comment


There's Always Mrs. Davis To Look Out for Shareholders

The gathering at the Washington Hilton on Friday was billed as the annual shareholders meeting of Fannie Mae, the first in more than three years, but it could be described more aptly as the Evelyn Y. Davis show.


You may be more invested in China than you thought -- now or very soon.


ADVISE data-mining program cut by Homeland Security

We advise skepticism The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ditching a controversial data-mining program, the Associated Press revealed today.â¦


Iran top negotiator rejects nuclear freeze

Top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said on Wednesday Iran would not halt uranium enrichment, on the eve of talks with the EU foreign policy chief over Iran's controversial nuclear programme.


Web, reality TV help make porn pervasive

Porn used to be relegated to a video hidden in the bottom drawer, or a magazine under the mattress. Today, it's part of everyday life.


Lawyer: Bible Led Mom to Sever Baby's Arms

A mother who admitted killing her baby daughter by severing the girl's arms was guided by a Bible passage in which Jesus refers to cutting off body parts to cast away sin, the woman's attorney said Tuesday.


Telecoms equipment-maker Avaya accepts an $8.5bn takeover offer from private equity groups.


A row over the spelling of the euro threatens to mar the signing of the first EU constitution in October.


Computer firm Apple issues a lawsuit to prevent online leaks of information about future products.


MARIETTA, Ga. - About 800 friends and family members gathered Saturday to remember Jack Hensley, who was executed by terrorists in Iraq after his Sept...


Bayer to Pay Fine for Rubber Price Fixing

Germany's Bayer AG BAYG.DE has  agreed to plead guilty and pay a $4.7 million fine for taking  part in a conspiracy to fix the prices of synthetic rubber, the  U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday.


Web Sheriff: YouTube's copyright filters aren't good enough

A British copyright enforcement firm hired by Prince and the Village People says it can provide a solution for musical artists worried about songs appearing in YouTube videos.


Top-seeded Vincent Spadea and second-seeded Mardy Fish won Tuesday night in the first round of the Millennium International Tennis Championships on Tuesday night.


Kyoto treaty becomes global law, flaws and all

The Kyoto Protocol on curbing global warming has been in limbo since 2001, when the United States rejected it outright, for valid reasons.


DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. picked India's Tata Motors Ltd. as the top bidder for its Jaguar and Land Rover units, the Detroit automaker said Thursday.


AMERICA/PERU - Ogni anno nel paese nascono circa 700 bambini con malformazioni cranio facciali: interventi gratuiti per 25 piccoli pazienti Lima (Agenzia Fides) - Venticinque bambini e adolescenti con malformazioni cranio facciali e con poche risorse economiche saranno operati oggi, 9 marzo presso, lÂOspedale San JosÃ© di Lima, in PerÃ¹. \


Calling UNLV "a gold mine," Mike Sanford took over as coach of the Runnin' Rebels on Monday after two years as offensive coordinator at high-scoring Utah.


Busch earns Nextel crown in closest finish ever

Last year it ended with a yawn. Matt Kenseth showed up for NASCAR's season finale here at Homestead-Miami Speedway with the championship already in the bag.


The new Australian government of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will apologize for past mistreatment of the countryâs Aboriginal minority.


Alcan reaches deal to sell ferroalloy division to Spanish company

MONTREAL (CP) - Alcan Inc. said Thursday it has reached an agreement to sell its ferroalloy division to a Spanish company in a deal expected to be worth more than 100 million euros or about $165 million Cdn.


News: Hackers knobble Lycos anti-spam plan

Lycos vigilante attack on spammers has been hit by a vigilante attack. Spammers are suspected.


A battle is brewing to become the top-rated morning show in the nation's most lucrative market Â and you have to understand Spanish to listen.


Strictly Come Dancing beats The X Factor in the ratings as the TV talent show finals went head-to-head.


Browser blame game: IE manager points to Firefox, Mozilla exec points back

Executives at Microsoft Corp. and Mozilla Corp. continue to bicker over who's to blame for a number of zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows.


Britain battles H5N1 bird flu outbreak in poultry

Britain scrambled to contain its first outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu in domestic poultry on Saturday after the virus was found at a farm run by Europe's biggest turkey producer.


In an Aug. 2 story, The Associated Press reported that a visual screening test for cervical cancer could not be used in women who had had more than two or three children. The story should have noted that other experts say the test can be used for all women except those who are post-menopausal.


Japan to Protest to China Over Intruder Submarine

Japan protested to China on Friday after  concluding that a nuclear-powered submarine that intruded into  its waters this week belonged to the Chinese navy.


Health Plans: A Chance to Choose Hospice, and Hope for a Cure

New hospice programs give patients medical comfort while allowing for sophisticated medical treatments.


Disillusioned by officials' failure to improve Bosnia's economy, many voters said they were staying away from the polls in Saturday's vote to choose municipal leaders.


Tribeca Festival founder Robert De Niro agrees to swap films with the inaugural film festival in Rome.


By Ben Winslow Deseret Morning News  RICHFIELD -- The tents are spread out across the lawns of the Snow College South campus.  The events center has been commandeered as a makeshift "command post," with tables for human resources and information.


Asus to offer Eee PCs pre-loaded with Windows

MS readies pared-back Vista? Astounded that Asus' tiny Eee PC will ship with Linux, Microsoft has agreed to provide the Taiwanese vendor with a version of Windows Vista that can be pre-installed on the diminutive notebook, Asus has revealed.â¦


Viva put him under pressure Queen guitarist Brian May will henceforth be known as Dr May, as the axe-slinger has finally been awarded his PhD.â¦


Entertainment giant Viacom Media says it will sue Google and video-sharing website YouTube for $1bn.


Northern ice cap is warming at twice the global rate and that will lead to serious consequences for the planet, according to the eight-nationâs scientific report.


Roma, 14:51 - CALCIO, EX ARBITRO MAZZOLENI DOMANI IN PROCURA A NAPOLI

L'ex arbitro Mario Mazzoleni domani dovrà deporre davanti alla Procura della Repubblica di Na...


Many face poor old age in UK, pension panel to warn

Millions of Britons face poverty in old age without radical reforms, analysts expect a politically-sensitive report on the country's creaking pensions system to say on Tuesday.


ATHENS - Lauryn Williams never heard of Yuliya Nesterenko until this weekend. The same might be said about the Belarussian's knowledge of the 20-year-old American.


Milano, 13:50 - CALCIO, MILAN; GALLIANI: DOPO DEPORTIVO NON COMMENTO SORTEGGI

L'ad del Milan, Adriano Galliani, dopo l'eliminazione del Milan ad opera del Deportivo La Coruna nei...


Sudanese president accuses US of arming Darfur rebels

Sudanese President Omar el-Bashir accused the United States of training and arming the rebels in the western Darfur region, Egypt's Al-Ahram newspaper said Thursday.


Pil 2006 all'1,7-1,8%, ridurre debito e piu' produttivita'


London scientists find asthma-obesity hormone link

British scientists have found a link which could explain why obese people are up to twice as likely to have asthma, they said Tuesday.


Microsoft tries to improve Vista photo features

Redmond sees Windows Vista as a big step up over XP for photographers, but it's adding more image-management options through Windows Live Photo Gallery.


There's an old saying in the business world when a sale seems all but assured: It was as easy as selling Hostess Twinkies. That may no longer be true.


Utah Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan is coping without his wife of 41 years, Bobbye, who died on June 18 at age 61 from pancreatic cancer.


Former President Clinton will have to ask President Bush for permission to release thousands of domestic-policy records from his two terms in the White House, officials at Clinton's presidential library said Friday.


Milano, 12:10 - CALCIO, COBOLLI GIGLI: MILITO NON A TUTTI I COSTI

La Juventus continua ad inseguire Gabi Milito e a lavorare per portarlo a Torino, ma il presidente ...


The man heading Paraguay's response to a dengue fever crisis is fired over the use of expired fumigation chemicals.


French president to visit to South Africa: ministry

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to embark on a two-day visit to South Africa at the end of next month, the foreign ministry in Pretoria announced Wednesday.


Intel Offers Ultra-High-End P4 Extreme Edition

Intel unveiled its latest ultra-high-end processor platform, the Pentium 4 Extreme Edition, with a higher-speed frontside bus and more cache and memory.


U.S. Forces Arrest Chief Falluja Negotiator

FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. marines arrested the chief  negotiator for Falluja along with the rebel-held city's police  chief on Friday, police in Falluja said.


Sci-fi versions of baby blocker in a can could turn out to be loads of fun. In Sex Drive Daily.


Il Fondo per l'Ambiente accetta la sfida, e i writers piÃ¹ noti dannovita a una rassegna artistica, con la benedizione di illustri critici                                            Writers all'opera, ospita il Fai "Siamo artisti, non vandali"                                                                                di SIMONE CERIOTTI


American Express (AXP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it expects to record a fourth-quarter pretax charge of up to $120 million and cut 2,000 jobs related primarily to a restructuring of its business travel unit and the


DEVELOPMENT:  The Poor Need Better Contraception

THE HAGUE, Jul 5 (IPS) - The use of contraceptives in poor countries needs  to be actively promoted, the Dutch minister for development  assistance has said.


Everybody knows that smoking isn't good for you. But if you're a woman? "Hands down, smoking is the absolute worst thing you can do to your body," says Phyllis Greenberger, president and CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research in Washington, D.C.


U.S. bombers and jet fighters unleashed 40,000 pounds of explosives during a 10-minute air strike, flattening what the military called al-Qaida in Iraq safe havens.


FCC Proposes Indecency Fine Against Fox TV

The Federal Communications Commission yesterday proposed a record-setting $1.2 million fine against 169 Fox television stations for an April 2003 broadcast of "Married by


A necessary warning: Parents need to know risks of antidepressants

Who can blame frightened, anxious parents for hoping that a miracle drug might be able to cure their dangerously depressed adolescents?


What was new about Parijat Desaiâs blending of the Indian classical dance form of Bharata Natyam with Western dance was its departure from the usual look of ritual.


African Union chief meets political leaders in Kenya crisis talks

African Union chief John Kufuor shuttled between Kenyan leaders Wednesday to try to resolve political deadlock following post-election violence that left 600 dead and displaced a quarter of a million.


GREEK national pride, which can be sensitive at the best of times, has been doubly bruised by claims this week that the founders of Western civilisation have raised cheating to new levels.


Rarely has finishing first of the losers meant so much. Michael Schumacher would have preferred his seventh coronation to follow a victory, especially at the circuit where he made his debut and took his maiden grand prix win.


DANIEL VETTORI captured six wickets as New Zealand completed a hat-trick of victories over Bangladesh after clinching the opening Test by an innings and 99 runs in Dhaka today.


M.L.B. Roundup: Ingeâs Double in 10th Gives Tigers a Sweep

Brandon Ingeâs 10th-inning double against Joe Nathan yesterday drove in Timo PÃ©rez, giving the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory and a three-game sweep of the host Minnesota Twins.


Oil above $61 on drop in U.S. fuel stocks, Iran

Oil climbed above $61 to its highest this year on Friday after top fuel consumer the United States reported an unexpected drop in gasoline stocks and Iran said it would show 'no weakness' over its nuclear program.


'Resident Evil' sequel tops at box office

"Resident Evil: Apocalypse" climbed over a pile of zombie bodies and came out on top of the box office with $23 million.


UPS profit grows 20 percent in third quarter

United Parcel Service Inc.'s net income increased 20.4 percent in the third quarter, and the company's board of directors has increased UPS' share repurchase authorization to $2 billion.. The Atlanta-based


LONDON Smoking will be banned in most public places in England, including restaurants and any pub or bar that serves food, the government announced Tuesday.


A West African  delegation has talks with Guinea's president on ways of resolving the political crisis.


Cologne Bonn Airport is planning to enter into negotiations with Indian carriers like Air-India and Jet Airways to launch low-cost intercontinental flights to the German hub, said Michael Garvens, chairman of ...


Britain readies for rate hike to 5.75 percent

Bank of England policymakers are set to increase on Thursday British interest rates to 5.75 percent, a six-year high, as Britain's economy grows faster than expected, analysts said.


European FMs launch new bid to end Lebanon crisis

The foreign ministers of France, Italy and Spain meet Lebanese leaders on Saturday to discuss the long-running political crisis that threatens to scuttle the country's presidential election.


Sony on Collision Course with Music Majors over MP3

including its own Sony BMG venture - over the MP3 song format. Sony is considering manufacturing devices that play digital


Bush and Kerry slug it out in cross-country battle for votes

THE president was waving his arms around Air Force One as if he was a Samurai warrior without a sword. His aides explained to puzzled onlookers that this was a good sign - it showed George Bush was feeling good.


Police Blame IRA for Belfast Bank Robbery

The Irish Republican Army committed last month's massive robbery of a Belfast bank, the Northern Ireland police commander bluntly announced Friday in a move that complicated the province's peacemaking efforts.


Defiant but scared, prostitute keeps working despite friends' killings

Lindsey, a 20-year-old prostitute in Ipswich, huddles into her furry red hood as she tells how she is still working to feed her huge drug habit, even amid fears of a serial killer on the loose.


How to get funding for your Facebook idea

Blog: Bay Partners is launching a special program for Facebook entrepreneurs.


Nortel Restates, Execs to Repay $8.6 Mln

Nortel Networks Corp. NT.TO NT.N  took steps to close the books on its protracted accounting  scandal on Tuesday, releasing its long-awaited audited 2003  results and announcing that 12 senior executives would repay  $8.6 million in bonuses.


Satellite lobbying push could mean higher cable bills

DirecTV and other satellite television providers want taxes "equalized" on fairness grounds -- which could mean higher taxes for cable providers and their subscribers.


Adams and Paisley Edge Towards Peace Deal

Gerry Adams shook the hand of Northern Ireland Chief Constable Hugh Orde in Tony Blairâs Downing Street office today, as the republican leadership and the Reverend


Billy Connolly takes no prisoners in LA assault

LOS ANGELES  - It's a rare show in the legitimate theater when the performance is not preceded by a sepulchral voice reminding you to turn off your cell phone.


Several producers of âCrashâ have signed on to produce a 13-episode television series based on that Academy Award-winning film. This one-hour series will be the first original drama on Starz, which will produce it with Lionsgate. Production is expected to begin in the spring, with a premiere by the end of the year. âCrashâ received the Oscar for best picture in 2006. Among the filmâs producers, Paul Haggis, Bobby Moresco, Bob Yari, Don Cheadle, Mark R. Harris and Tom Nunan will take part in the television series. âThis series will present an opportunity to delve into many subjects, not just race relations in L.A.,â Mr. Cheadle, right, who co-starred in the film, said in a news release. âI donât think you can do 13 episodes on that subject and keep people interested. The challenge will be to craft the series characters in such a way as to get beneath the skin that supposedly differentiates them and create entertaining story lines that show the hurdles and obstacles we all struggle to overcome day to day.â Starz is available in 16 million homes. Lionsgate, which also produces âWeedsâ for the premium channel Showtime, reached an interim agreement with the Writers Guild of America last week.


Israeli troops seize a nine-kilometre area in Gaza to try to stop Palestinian rocket attacks inside Israeli towns.


North Wales Police Authority reveals how much motorists paid in fines from speed cameras last year.


Toss that old cell phone into the dirt and you may return a few weeks later to find a flower. Scientists say they have come up with a phone cover that will grow into a sunflower when thrown away.


Car Bomber Attacks Near Baghdad Green Zone

A suspected suicide car bomb detonated near a police station beside the protected Green Zone in Baghdad on Saturday, the latest strike in a guerrilla campaign to undermine Iraq's inexperienced security forces.


Bosnia And Herzegovina: Over 2,500 Citizens Reported Cases of Corruption and Abuse of Office

The TI B&H Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre received more that 2,500 reports on cases of corruption and abuse of office.


Man arrested in eBay sale of historic documents

A New York state employee who had access to government-owned archives has been arrested on suspicion of stealing hundreds of historic documents, many of which he sold on eBay, authorities said on Monday.


That Campaign Button Can Sting You at Work

Read the policy: a private company can fire you for any show of partisanship.


Advocates for the mentally ill are questioning Houston police officers' use of stun guns on suspects with mental problems, many of whom were unarmed and then never charged with a crime.


A list of alleged gay men in a Ugandan paper is a "chilling development",  Human Rights Watch says.


Open-source software company JBoss has introduced JBoss jBPM 2.0, a workflow engine developed in conjunction with the Java Business Process Management (jBpm) project.


Iran military plane crashes, 37 killed: state TV

An Iranian military aircraft crashed at a Tehran airport on Monday, killing at least 37 people, state-run television reported, the latest in a string of aviation disasters to hit the Islamic Republic.


President Bush unwrapped Father's Days gifts Sunday at his Texas ranch where the skies let go a deluge of rain that turned roadside gullies into muddy ponds and closed the main road into this tiny Texas community.


Genzyme Corp. , the biotech firm expanding into the market for cancer treatments, said fourth-quarter revenue rose 23 percent to $591 million on higher sales of its Cerezyme treatment for Gaucher disease. Revenue increased from $481 million a year earlier, the Cambridge company said in an e-mailed statement. Profit for the full year 2004, excluding some items, rose to $1.75 ...


Heat, Pistons Open Eastern Finals Tonight

The Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons kick off their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference final this evening with game one in the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons won the season series three games to one.


Deadly quake sent waves as far as Americas

The earthquake-driven tidal wave that devastated coastlines from Asia to Africa registered in the Pacific Ocean as far away as the United States and the coast of South America, experts said Monday.


The first execution of a black woman in Texas since the American civil war was delayed at the 11th hour yesterday when the state governor granted a reprieve pending new tests on evidence.


Microsoft Crafts New Mobile Strategy With Yahoo!

A Microsoft-Yahoo! combo might become a bigger player in the mobile world than either would alone.


Arkin, Hudson win early awards at "green" Oscars

Oscar voters proved to be a fickle bunch on Sunday giving early awards both to winners expected, such as supporting actress Jennifer Hudson, and unexpected, like supporting actor Alan Arkin.


In the two weeks that Chief Justice William Rehnquist, 80, has been treated for thyroid cancer, life at the Supreme Court has proceeded without a sense of crisis.


HONG KONG, June 30 -- Chinese leader Hu Jintao inspected hundreds of troops gripping rifles Saturday in Hong Kong, and pro-democracy demonstrators scuffled with police as the former British colony prepared to mark the 10th anniversary of its return to China.


Gomery to announce Tuesday if he will resign from sponsorship inquiry or stay

OTTAWA (CP) - The sponsorship inquiry faced an uncertain fate Monday as defenders of its embattled commissioner warned it would be a costly mess if he resigned.


Two guys named Chuck and Larry edged out a teenager named Harry at the weekend box office. Adam Sandler and Kevin James' comedy "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" overcame bad reviews to debut ahead of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," according to studio estimates Sunday. But they were close enough that there was a slight chance rankings could change when final weekend figures come out Monday.


Per 1,2 mln di euro con due diverse operazioni


Ellen MacArthur has endured stormy seas, 65 mph winds, a broken sail, burns, bruises and exhaustion - even a close encounter with a whale.


Older Chinese women who eat a Western-style diet loaded with meats and sweets appear to have a greater risk for breast cancer than women who eat mainly soy and vegetables, a new study has concluded.


When the 5-foot-8 rapper Flavor Flav met the 6-foot-2 former action-film star Brigitte Nielsen, a battle of bling versus brawn began.


O'Brien to Take Over for Leno in 5 Years

NEW YORK - NBC chose the 50th anniversary of the "Tonight" show on Monday to announce that Jay Leno will be succeeded by "Late Night" host Conan O'Brien in five years - or thousands of jokes from now.    The unusual succession plan solves a delicate problem for NBC, blocking other networks from poaching O'Brien to move him to an earlier time slot...


Vina del Mar, 21:22 - TENNIS, VINA DEL MAR: STARACE FUORI AL PRIMO TURNO

Si ferma subito la corsa di Potito Starace al torneo Atp di Vina del Mar in Cile ($380.000, terra)...


Tiny Cellphone Chip Aims to Improve Sound Quality

A start-upâs first product, modeled on the human ear, curbs background noise.


For years, it's been fashionable to link an increase Mac shipments with an increase in iPod shipments. That's because it's easier to draw one line than six lines.


Like so many other Ukrainian nationals in the United States, Oksana Mikhalyuk traveled to the consulate office in New York in late 2004 not once, not twice, but three times to vote for the next president of ...


Expos fans say farewell at scene of franchise's first game

Joe Palau had an advantage over most Montreal Expos fans who wanted to say goodbye at the team's last game. "I'm from the Bronx and I've always been an Expos fan," said Palau, who sports a tattoo of the team's logo on his right shoulder.


Fischer vs. the World: A Chess Giantâs Endgame

As Bobby Fischerâs death might remind us, abstract gifts can exact a terrible price.


Nel Bolognese, arrestato nordafricano di 18 anni


One man dies and four others are hurt in a collision between three cars and a horse, which is also killed.


Motorsports: Schumacher set for Italian GP

There are still plenty of issues to be settled with four rounds of the 2004 Formula One season to come, despite Michael Schumacher having clinched his seventh drivers' title and fifth in succession last time out in Spa.


Remembering Military Personnel With a Bigger Pay Raise

Just a few hours before Congress departed for its Memorial Day break, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved a bill that would provide a bigger pay raise for the troops, pump up management oversight at the Defense Department and guarantee union rights under a new personnel system.


More than one of every five UK households has a broadband connection, according to a new study on Monday, indicating that falling prices have made Britain one of the fastest growing markets for high-speed Internet access.


Poverty, war, HIV affect over 1 billion children, UNICEF says

More than 1 billion children suffer from poverty, war, and HIV/AIDS, a new UNICEF report says, indicating that gains in reducing child deaths in


Madonna in Malawi to adopt child, help orphans

Pop diva Madonna arrived in Malawi on Wednesday to adopt an African child and fund an orphan center for 1,000 children, many of whom lost parents to AIDS.


Test rates driving ability in Parkinson's patients

A short screening test,  developed by a Belgian team, which measures four clinical  variables can accurately predict the fitness of patients with  Parkinson's disease to drive, according to findings published  in the current issue of the journal Neurology.


Nel volume "L'amore e il potere" il conduttore racconta le relazioni sentimentali dei politiciA far infuriare Bobo le interviste a Ania Pieroni e Patrizia Caselli, le presunte amanti del padre                                          Nel libro di Vespa le amanti di Craxi sul giornalista Rai l'ira del figlio Bobo


Marathon - Testing Framework version 0.90 is released. This is a minor feature enhancement and bug-fix release. The details of changes can be found in ChangeLog. Marathon is a testing framework for GUI applications developed using Java/Swing. Marathon composes of recorder, runner and editor. The testscripts are composed of python code. Marathon focuses on end-user testing. One need not know Java or Swing to record test scripts using Marathon. Marthon is kept intentionally simple. The aim to produce test scripts that are readable by everyone on the project. This includes the developers, testers and the customers. Marathon is flexible and provides facilities to extend the functionality available through python scripts or through writing ones own component resolvers.    The latest release can be found here:  https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=46616&package_id=54685


Dell Cautiously Enters New Era with Weak Q4 Earnings

With the prospect of substantial financial corrections still looming over Dell Computer, analysts late yesterday were given a preliminary fourth-quarter fiscal year 2007 earnings report, on top of a recently issued third-quarter report that still remains preliminary. Those who were able to do the math for themselves came to a daunting conclusion: Dell's not growing.


There were a couple of near misses for Australia on the second night of track cycling competition, with a silver medal to Brad McGee in the 4000m individual pursuit and fourth place to the team sprint trio.


Oil Prices Hit Highs on Winter Fuel Woes

Oil prices rallied to a record above  $55 a barrel Monday on concerns over a winter fuel supply  crunch, and as traders took comments from a top U.S. official  to mean high prices have yet to really dent American demand.


Former premier Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia party activists shout slogans and show signs saying "Bye Bye Romano", outside Rome's Palazzo Chigi premiers office, Wednesday Feb.Comment


FDA's Reliance On Unconfirmed Chiefs Is Faulted

The Food and Drug Administration, which regulates almost one-quarter of the US economy, has been without a permanent chief for almost two-thirds of the time that President Bush has been in office.


Incidents of identity theft are decreasing, and the average loss as a result of fraud has dropped, a new study suggests. The improvement may reflect a higher awareness of the problem by consumers and businesses, say experts.


Franchise films and aggressive cosmetology have Hollywood men opting out of growing up.


'Not many years ago, we couldn't do much for people with strokes -- except try to prevent the next one.' ...


Soldiers line streets in Georgian state of emergency

A ring of soldiers cordoned off central Tbilisi on Thursday after Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili declared a state of emergency and shut down independent media to quash six days of anti-government protests.


UN threatens sanctions to stop violence in Sudan

The Security Council passed a resolution on Sudan on Saturday holding out the threat of sanctions on the country's leaders and its oil industry if the government fails to curb ethnic violence.


Energy firm Scottish and Southern says domestic gas and electricity bills will rise in January 2007.


I filled this article with obscenities. Wal-Mart cleaned it up.


Confectionery firms are to stop making some of their king-size chocolate bars as part of a drive to combat obesity. Reducing portion sizes is one of the seven key pledges set out in the first Manifesto for


PeopleSoftâs board rebuffs Oracleâs âbest and finalâ bid

PeopleSoftâs board unanimously rejected Wednesday Oracleâs âbest and final bidâ of $24 a share claiming that the $8.8-billion hostile tender offer undervalued the company.


Air Force Tech Sgt. Eric Schwab assists Bamberg family members, left to right, Tamara, J'Don, Jamicka and Jamal Jones, of the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery, in making holiday greetings to Savanna, Ill., ...


Russia's lower house of parliament ratified the Kyoto protocol today, breathing new life into the international environmental treaty.


With a blanket license, will CDs get cheaper?

Or dearer. Or disappear? So last year's " Future of Musicâ¢", the DRM-encumbered digital downloads model pioneered by Apple, has stalled. What now?â¦


Chinese Jet Makes Historic Taiwan Flight

Chinese jetliners carrying Taiwanese took off Saturday on the first flights to rival Taiwan by mainland carriers since the two sides split amid civil war in 1949.


Lieberman Backs Limited U.S. Attacks on Iran

Senator Joseph I. Lieberman said today that unless Iran stops training Iraqis to carry out anti-coalition attacks, the U.S. should launch cross-border attacks into Iran.


A terminally-ill Indian chess champion who has been the focus of a euthanasia debate, dies in hospital.


In tarda mattinata attesa la replica di De Michelis


Wildfires whip across California for third day

Wildfires stoked by fierce winds burned unchecked across Southern California for a third day on Tuesday with 300,000 people in San Diego alone evacuated as flames destroyed or threatened homes from humble forest cabins to luxury villas.


More than half of Britons think the "war on terror" is being lost in the UK and abroad, a survey for the BBC suggests.


Â«Riforma del fisco entro le prossime 48 oreÂ»

Il testo della riforma fiscale verrÃ  messo a punto nelle prossime 48 ore in tutti i suoi dettagli. Lo indica un comunicato della Presidenza del Consiglio diffuso al termine del vertice della Casa delle LibertÃ


BNP leader held by police over racist remarks

The leader of the British National party was arrested yesterday over remarks he made about Islam in an undercover documentary which exposed racism in his party.


NEWSMAKER-Bombastic Clough one of England's great coaches

Controversy and Clough went hand in hand for two decades but for all his bombast, Brian Clough was one of the truly great managers in English soccer.


Sky Earn First Ever Win Over Silver Stars

Candice Dupree has 22 points in leading the Chicago Sky to their first win over the San Antonio Silver Stars, 70-60, Saturday night.


The race for governor that simply won't end

In Washington State, ballots are being recounted in closest statewide race in history, one of several undecided nationwide. By Dean Paton | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor.


A boat sailing to Italy sinks off Tunisia killing at least 17, as a row grows over Rome's moves to send migrants back.


Today on the presidential campaign trail

Senior Giuliani campaign staffers forgo paychecks, a sign of possible money troubles ... Clinton offers economic plan to make it easier for people to pay mortgages, energy bills ... McCain draws crowds while campaigning along S.C. coastline ... Anemic crowd greets Romney as he returns to Michigan ... Huckabee criticizes Thompson, says he wasn't for Reagan way ... Edwards says SC primary race remains unpredictable ... Arizona Gov.


Hijackers of Greek Bus Want to Go to Russia -Hostage

Two foreign gunmen carrying explosives  hijacked a Greek bus with 26 passengers on Wednesday and  demanded to go to Russia, one of the hostages said.


Ford rallies spirits but Jaguar's future still in balance

FORD finally delivered some good news yesterday when it confirmed its commitment to world rallying for a further four years. While the 350 employees at the Jaguar Racing Formula One team, which


Kenya govt ready for new vote if court orders

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


Rebel bombing kills 35 Iraqi kids; attracted by US troops handing ...

Three bombs exploded at a neighbourhood public works celebration Thursday in western Baghdad, killing 35 children and seven adults, officials said.


The Archbishop of York says he would be "hard-pushed" to describe Britain as a Christian country.


Republicans Open Convention, Plan 9/11 Tribute

Republicans opened their national  convention on Monday to nominate President Bush for a second  term with plans for four days of tributes to his wartime  leadership and his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.


U.S. Warship Fires Missiles at Fighters in Somalia

ARUSHA, Tanzania, June 2 -- A U.S. Navy destroyer launched an attack on fighters in a remote corner of northeastern Somalia late Friday, according to a senior U.S. official, though details of the operation remained sketchy.


Germany does not expect EU-Turkey deal on Monday

European positions are too far apart to  reach an agreement on Monday on how to penalize Turkey for  failing to normalize trade with Cyprus, German Foreign Minister  Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a television interview.


The leading US maker of bicycle locks will replace some of its U-shaped locks after word spread that an ordinary pen could pick what had been thought to be some of its toughest locks.


WORLD SOCIAL FORUM:  Italians Awaken to Palestinian Pain

ROME, Jan 25 (IPS) - Several Italian civil society groups will mark the  World Social Forum's global day of action Saturday by  pledging support for Palestinians.


Rice Tells Europe to Move Past Conflicts

Mending fences with Europe, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday "it is time to turn away from the disagreements of the past" that alienated longtime allies over the U.S. invasion of Iraq.


World Court Official Reports Evidence on Darfur Criminals

The International Criminal Court has found sufficient evidence to identify the perpetrators of some of the worst atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region, and the probe offers "reasonable grounds to believe" that crimes against humanity were committed, chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo told the annual...


It's a phone. It's Walkman. It's a robot. Well, maybe not a robot... Review The new W960i may sit atop the Sony Ericsson music phone tree but is it supposed to be a smartphone or a music phone? Maybe a bit of both. The problem with the phrase 'a bit of both' is that it's seldom the harbinger of anything other than compromise or muddled thinking.â¦


Ripken Is Pitching This Time, but How Will Chinese Receive Him?

When Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice named Cal Ripken Jr. a special sports envoy in August, the Hall of Fame infielder said he hoped to "plant a few seeds in different parts of the world and use baseball and sport to actually cross over cultural lines."


The Caucus: G.O.P. Candidates Criticize Absent Rivals

Six Republican presidential candidates had the stage at tonight's Republican presidential debate to themselves, and blasted four of their leading opponents for not showing up.


Top UK supermarket chain Tesco says it plans to run 75% of its delivery fleet on biodiesel from January 2007.


Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o was the target of apparent racial abuse during his side's 2-1 victory over Getafe in Madrid on Saturday.


Lilacs say Northeast spring coming earlier

As the first signs of winter push into the Northeast, researchers have some good news for fair weather fans â-pring is coming earlier than it used to.


AIDS-ravaged Malawi debates male circumcision

AIDS-ravaged Malawi needs to make its own decision whether to adopt male circumcision in a bid to reduce levels of HIV infection, international experts said at a conference in Blantyre on Wednesday.


Israeli PM Ehud Olmert says he will not let his country's blockade of Gaza turn into a humanitarian crisis.


Militia of Rebel Iraqi Shi'ite Cleric Offers Truce

A rebel Shi'ite Muslim militia led by Moqtada al-Sadr pledged on Thursday to disarm in what could be a major advance for US-Iraqi efforts to calm violence in Iraq ahead of elections due in January.


Strong GDP data helps pound reach six-week high against dollar

The pound has risen to a six-week high against the dollar following stronger-than-expected economic growth data.


A long-running battle in Kurdistan's hills flares up. Will it trigger a larger conflagration between the U.S. and Iran?


AFRICA/SUDAFRICA - ÂLa credenza che gli antenati siano dotati di poteri soprannaturali rasenta lÂidolatriaÂ affermano i Vescovi dellÂAfrica Australe CittÃ  del Capo (Agenzia Fides)- ÂConstatiamo, con una certa preoccupazione, che diversi cristiani africani, che vivono momenti difficili, si rivolgono alle pratiche della religione tradizionaleÂ affermano i Vescovi dellÂAfrica australe in un lettera ...


9 Lives and Counting: Cat Power Sobers Up

After the whiskey, the drugs and the hospital, Chan Marshall AKA Cat Power, experiences a musical renewal.


Marsaxlokk snap up Malta U-21 defender Tellus

Premier League club Marsaxlokk have reached an agreement with champions Sliema Wanderers to sign Malta U-21 defender Shaun Tellus.


Australia apologizes for mistreating Aborigines

Australia apologized on Wednesday for the historic mistreatment of Aborigines in a move indigenous leaders said would help end generations of pain.


The Football Association believe 'serious consideration' should be given to FIFA president Sepp Blatter's claim that players can walk off the pitch if they are racially abused in the future.


Soyuz Capsule Lands on Kazakhstan Steppe

A Russian-U.S. crew returned to Earth from the international space station in a pinpoint landing on the Kazakhstan steppe, and NASA's chief said the United States wanted to continue the joint relationship on future missions to Mars.


Reviews of six shows at this yearâs festival of plays and performance pieces.


Iraqi President Jalal Talabani begins a key trip to Iran delayed by last week's bomb attacks in Baghdad.


Kuala Lumpur, 15:14 - CICLISMO, TOUR DE LANGKAWI: NONA TAPPA AL RUSSO BRUTT

Il francese Anthony Charteau (CrÃ©dit Agricole) ha conservato la maglia gialla di leader del Tour de ...


The "piracy-proof" IPTV company will distribute Paramount movies and TV shows from MTV and Comedy Central.  By the Associated Press.


E' quanto la Confindustria ha chiesto al governo


London landmark becomes Turfalgar Square

London's Trafalgar Square was given an unusual makeover Thursday, when its familiar drab, grey paving slabs were covered over with lush green grass.


L'operaio e' precipitato, mentre lavorava in cantiere


Choosing a Network Access Control (NAC) Solution that is Right for Your Network

(Source: ForeScout) In this whitepaper you'll learn how to determine your organization's priorities and objectives for a NAC solution, the major differences between NAC solutions on the market (inline vs. out of band, client vs. clientless), how to conduct an onsite evaluation to determine the best solution for your enterprise, and the implementation challenges faced by enterprises.


Consistency was the key to Jeff Sluman's record-breaking round on Thursday on the difficult Copperhead Course at the Westin Innisbrook Resort.


Doctors arrive at ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's compound in Ramallah.


Weighing in at 150 pounds or more, the all-time biggest bird couldn't just hop into the air and fly away, researchers say.


Another three points for Chelsea sees Jose Mourinho's side remain at 4/9 for this season's league title with bookies VC Bet.


U.S. grand jury indicts 5 in Argentine "suitcase scandal"

A U.S. grand jury indicted four Venezuelans and a Uruguayan on Thursday on charges of acting as unregistered foreign agents for Venezuela who allegedly tried to cover up a scheme to smuggle $800,000 in cash to Argentina.


Nickelodeon is testing  the waters of original online content with the July 22 launch  of its first broadband series.


The generational divide becomes apparent as families start to think about gift-giving holidays. Advice for shoppers of all ages.


Torino, 19:23 - CALCIO, JUVE; BOJINOV: TORNEREI A FIRENZE PER PRANDELLI

Dopo il match vinto dai bianconeri contro il Treviso, Valeri Bojinov ai microfoni di Sky ha ammesso ...


London has unveiled its detailed plans to stage the 2012 Olympics, promising a Games of excellence without extravagance. Bid chief Sebastian Coe said on Friday the city would


In recent years the American became a regular figure in the north west with his immensely popular Howard Keel Golf Classic, played every year at Mere Golf Club in Cheshire.


Cyclist Hamilton maintains innocence in doping case

CBC SPORTS ONLINE - American cyclist Tyler Hamilton vows to clear his name at a January hearing over his positive test for blood doping last month.


Problems Persist After Prostate Cancer Therapy

Urinary, bowel, and sexual problems arising from surgery or external radiation treatment for localized prostate cancer persist for at least five years, a new study from the National Cancer Institute shows.


Prayers are said for Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles as they attend a service near Highgrove.


Germany announces international plan to slash Iraqi debt

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


Typhoon Durian expected to hit Manila in two days

Tropical storm Durian, packings winds in excess of 150 kilometers (93 miles) an hour was upgraded to a typhoon as it swept across the Philippine Sea towards the northern island of Luzon.


Coming months vital for U.S. Iraq strategy

The next three to four months will be vital to determine if violence in Iraq can be cut further and security maintained with fewer American troops, the number two U.S. military commander in Iraq said on Tuesday.


Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf told the World Economic Forum Thursday that his country must hold "free, fair and transparent" elections next month as part of a three-part plan to stabilize Pakistan.


Police hunt for a Hull woman who vanished after exchanging Valentine's Day cards with her boyfriend.


Tropical Storm Beryl gained strength Wednesday as it pulled away from the North Carolina coast and headed toward New England.


One person was killed and seven injured, three of them critically, in a blast in Thailand on Saturday, the fourth explosion within 24 hours.


The UN and human rights groups express concern over the number of people who disappear in Nepal.


By SUSAN M. COVER Blethen Maine News Service It's illegal for certain convicted sex offenders to visit Web sites that are popular with children. But a lawmaker from Presque Isle says a lack of money makes it hard to enforce the law. Rep.


Il ministro risponde a Ferrero, "scongiurare lo scalone"


U.S. weather watchers turn to furry forecasters

With confidence in private weather forecasters slipping in the wake of some prediction gaffes during the past couple of years, perhaps woolly worms and groundhogs can take up the slack.


A Georgia judge agreed to delay a court appearance for Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones to give his attorneys time to determine how the NFL might react to a potential plea agreement.


Politicians Are Doing Hollywood Star Turns

As Hollywood closes in on Oscar night with its attendant round of awards galas, politicians are popping up everywhere but the podium.


NUREMBERG, Germany  - Puma's  fourth-quarter earnings fell sharply despite a jump in sales, after costs at the German sports goods firm surged as it spent more to improve marketing and introduce new shoes and clothes.


Two paramilitaries are suspended after a US woman strips in a "misunderstanding" in a Delhi airport search.


A man returns home from a holiday with a section of his skull stitched into the wall of his abdomen.


Per l'estate lanciata collazione collant e body


Hendrix estate cuts off rock star's brother

A bitter family feud over the estate of the rock legend Jimi Hendrix has ended after a judge ruled that the guitarist's brother has no right to a share of the star's royalties.


No. 1ÃÂ Ohio StateÃÂ runs away withÃÂ the Big 10 title Sunday with a 66-49 rout of No. 3 Wisconsin that earns the Buckeyes a top-seed in the NCAA tournament.


U.S. Army Taps Dell to Deliver Desktops and Notebooks; Dell Chosen As Part of the Army's Latest Initiative to Standardize Technology

Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) has been chosen under the Army's Desktop Mobile Computing (ADMC-2) contract to provide desktop and notebook computers, displays, printers and peripherals for three years.


CRAWFORD, Texas  - President George W. Bush condemned the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto on Thursday, an act of violence that shredded U.S. hopes for democratic elections in the country that is a key ally in Bush's war on terrorism.


DOVER, Del. | The day belonged to Ryan Newman, but not even his dominating performance could shake up anything in the drive for NASCAR's Nextel Cup.


Chrysler wants to boost presence in Russia: report

Chrysler Group  plans to strengthen its presence in Russian car sales and production, a top executive said in the advance abstract of an interview with Automotive News Europe.


Far more veteran air traffic controllers than the government expected have retired since the Bush administration imposed a contract on their union on Labor Day 2006


Curry shows mettle against "Godfather" O'Neal

Knicks coach Isiah Thomas considered it a rite of passage when his beefy young center Eddy Curry stood tall this week against the NBA's "Godfather" of big men, Shaquille O'Neal.


Ownership clarification lifts prices of group companies by 5.5%

MUMBAI: Mukesh Ambani, chairman of the $11.5-bn oil-to-fabrics conglomerate Reliance Industries, has finally broken his silence over the media speculation surrounding reported differences between him and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, the companyâs


Arctic ice melting twice as fast as expected

In a new study commissioned by eight countries of the Arctic region, scientists point to an accelerated ice thaw with far-reaching consequences for global climate change and human activity.


LOS ANGELES - Michael Moore says he won't submit "Fahrenheit 9/11" for consideration as best documentary at this year's Academy Awards. Instead, he's going for the bigger prize of best picture...


Ispat to form global steel giant in $17.8 bln deal

Ispat International will buy LNM Holdings and International Steel Group Inc., forming the worldâs largest steel firm in a deal worth a total of $17.


As Bush lands in Iraq, Clinton vows to end war

Pace-setting Democrat Hillary Clinton pledged Monday to order top military brass to start bringing home troops from Iraq, if she captures the White House in 2008.


Clinton Supporterâs Ties to Powerful Cut Both Ways

Vinod Gupta, a wealthy Democratic donor, is pulling back, saying that controversies have become too much.


NASA is working to solve a potentially dangerous vibration problem in its next generation of launching vehicles.


Surveillance cameras reduce vandalism at Tampere school

Independence Day brings Finns together, if only around their TV sets The 87th celebration of Finnish independence once again tugged at the heartstrings of Finns around the country.


com October 22, 2004, 5:05 PM PT. Cyber threats, chiefly viruses like NetSky and Sasser, make security an ongoing concern as it holds steady over software infrastructure as the third top priority.


Home sales and rates may extend Santa rally

Investors have only a sprinkling of economic data on their plates in the last full week of 2007, but if the numbers come through as expected, stocks may extend Friday's early Santa Claus rally.


Books of The Times: An Intellectual Insider, Forever on the Outside

Introverted and combative, Alfred Kazin, who died in 1998 at 83, presents a wealth of contradictions for Richard M. Cook to put his arms around.


EU sees âno more obstaclesâ for Turkeyâs entry talks

BRUSSELS: The European Commission gave Turkeyâs hopes of joining the EU a huge boost on Thursday saying it saw âno more obstaclesâ in its way towards a âclear recommendationâ on starting EU entry talks with Ankara.


Wal-Mart faces must-win December after weak November

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s  shares  dipped 1 percent early on Monday as Wall Street tried to  determine what caused surprisingly weak November sales and  looked ahead nervously to a make-or-break December.


Sports Briefing | Basketball: Mercury Advances to W.N.B.A. Finals

Cappie Pondexter scored 9 of her 33 points in the final five minutes as the host Phoenix Mercury advanced to the W.N.B.A. finals with a 98-92 victory yesterday over the San Antonio Silver Stars.The Mercury, which has swept each of its best-of-three playoff series, will play beginning Wednesday against the Detroit Shock or the Indiana Fever. The Fever leads the series, 1-0.Penny Taylor added 23 points and Diana Taurasi had 18 for the Mercury, which has won 15 of its past 16 games.


Battered McNair says time to think of future; coach calls QB's ...

But the co-MVP of the 2003 season sent a clear message that he's hurting, and this time the physical pain mixed with a losing season has the Tennessee quarterback ready to think about quitting.


Phillies Notes | Phillies join hunt for Pavano The Yankees and Red ...

Even with signs pointing toward the Carl Pavano sweepstakes coming down to a bidding war between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, the Phillies have jumped into the mix.


Dell and AOL expand PC program for needy students

Tech giants America Online and Dell are teaming up to expand Dell's TechKnow program and provide 5,000 middle-school students with free PCs and Internet access.


A 16-year-old Spaniard has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing and transporting dynamite used in the 11 March Madrid train bombings.


Chinese tycoon gets death for prostitution ring involving 50 officials

An entertainment and property tycoon in southeast China's Fujian province has been sentenced to death for running a prostitution and gambling ring involving 50 government officials.


Bill's Provision May Help Terror Victims Gain Redress

A provision buried deep in the defense authorization bill passed by Congress this week could release hundreds of millions of dollars now beyond the reach of victims of terrorist attacks struggling to collect damages from foreign governments. But experts say it also may undermine one of the...


Yushchenko and Tymoshenko visit Kirovograd on October 26

According to Olexandr Tretjakov, the People's Deputy who met with representatives of district headquarters of Our Ukraine in Kirovograd region the organizers of the visit had prepared 90 thousands invitations ...


When an NFL team opens with a prolonged winning streak, former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula and his players from the 17-0 team of 1972 root unabashedly for the next opponent.


The $760.5 million purchase of the home health services provider continues Walgreenâs expansion of health-related offerings.