Christian Coalition Has Guides for Voters

The Christian Coalition is distributing 30 million voter guides that use conservative catch-phrases such as "unrestricted abortion on demand" and "affirmative action programs that provide preferential treatment" in detailing the positions of the two presidential candidates.


DEVELOPMENT:  EU Policy Disappearing, Groups Say

BRUSSELS, Oct 4 (IPS) - Development groups say EU proposals to simplify  external assistance will âherald the end of an identifiable  development policy.â


Silverstone, 14:32 - F1: MOSLEY, 3 SETTIMANE PER INCHIESTA SPY STORY E HONDA NON C'ENTRA

Max Mosley, presidente della Fia, vuole risolvere in breve tempo la vicenda della spy story che coin...


Hermann Maier stamp sells out in six weeks

The Herminator is selling well, just not as well as The Terminator.


Sunday Times, entro la settimana annuncio opa


House Passes Tough Computer Anti-Spyware Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives on  Tuesday voted to crack down on deceptive "spyware" that hides  in users' computers and secretly monitors their activities.


Australian Dollar Heads for Weekly Gain; China's Economy Grows

The Australian dollar headed for its sixth weekly gain, the longest winning streak in more than a year, on optimism raw-material exports to China will increase after a report showed economic growth there.


A genetic study sheds light on the mystery of how fish made the move from water to land millions of years ago.


The U.N. Security Council dropped an appeal Friday urging Sudan to quickly allow a robust peacekeeping force in violence-wracked Darfur, approving instead a watered-down statement that took the focus off the Sudanese government.


In just under 45 seconds, three largely unknown Americans brought respect back to the United States in the 400 meters, dominating exactly as expected.


Developer takes 2d shot at Russia Wharf design

Russia Wharf's developer, Boston Properties Inc. , is shopping a distinctive new look for the historic property on Congress Street along the Boston waterfront that has sat enveloped in scaffolding for months.


A Catastrophe Strikes, and the Cyberworld Responds

Much of the initial information about what had happened in Asia came from the Web.


U.S. Youth Antidepressant Use Drops in 2004 - Report

Antidepressant use among children declined 10 percent in 2004, after U.S. regulators warned the drugs may be linked with increased suicide risk, pharmacy benefits firm Medco Health Solutions said on Tuesday.


WD claims highest hard drive density crown

640GB-per-platter drives now possible Western Digital has claimed to have created the world's highest density hard drive platter, a unit that packs in 520Gb per inch squared - more than double the highest density products on the market today.â¦


Cats could cause a pandemic of bird flu in humans, according to a new study. Research published in Science found that domestic cats can become infected with avian influenza A (H5N1) virus by feeding on infected


Iraqi insurgent group led by al-Zarqawi calls for release of CARE ...

The insurgent group al-Qaida in Iraq called Friday for the release of the kidnapped executive of the CARE charity, Margaret Hassan


The Dallas Morning News Ray Sasser Column: Tragic Reminder of Dangers in the Wild

By Ray Sasser, The Dallas Morning News  Sep. 10--It's ironic that Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, was killed last week by a stingray. Irwin, the hyperactive Australian, made a fortune by antagonizing large, dangerous animals into aggressive attacks for the camera.


Arctic nations debate best way to fight global warming

High-level politicians from the eight nations that make up the Arctic Council met in Reykjavik on Wednesday to discuss ways of combating global warming, which researchers say could melt away the Arctic ice cover within the next 100 years.


Rowling Kills Off Another Wizard in Next 'Harry Potter' Book

LOS ANGELES  -- "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling says another one of her beloved characters in the popular children's series will be killed off.


Textile Industry to Request Limits on Chinese Goods

Officials of the United States textile industry said that they would petition to block the expected flood of Chinese imports.


New Orleans' coroner ruling won't end murder case

The case against a doctor and two nurses accused of murdering four elderly patients after Hurricane Katrina will go forward despite a coroner's ruling that it is unclear how they died, the New Orleans District Attorney's office said on Thursday.


EMC has made yet another software acquisition, picking up Dantz Development Corp. today for help in the backup market. Dantz is the 15th software maker EMC has picked up since 2000, along with big names such as VMware and Legato.


Jerry Lee Lewis and John Fogerty warmed up for their upcoming collaboration on the Grammy Awards by tearing it up in celebration of music's influence on social change over the last 50 years.


BAE chief linked to slush fund for Saudi royals: BBC

Britain's biggest defence contractor, BAE Systems, reportedly paid millions of dollars into a slush fund for a leading member of Saudi Arabia's royal family with the knowledge of its chief operating officer.


Riforme, Calderoli: ''Mi dimetto se non passano in settimana''

''TornerÃ² a fare il senatore a breve''. Ovvero, ''in questa settimana'' bisogna fare le riforme, altrimenti lascerÃ² il ministero delle Riforme. Lo dice Roberto Calderoli, che, dopo una telefonata con il


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Update 1: ID Biomedical Stock Up on Vaccine Pacts

Shares of ID Biomedical jumped after the Canadian drug maker reported Monday that it signed long-term agreements with the three largest flu vaccine wholesalers in the United States following the current flu season's vaccine shortage.


A family court official has suspended troubled singer Britney Spears' visitation rights with her two young sons until the pop star complies with all of a commissioner's orders, court papers showed on Thursday.


TEHRAN, Jan. 18 -- Ali Akbar Assadi entered the dark room in downtown Tehran, only to be blocked by a wall of men. The air was moist from sweat. Darkness engulfed him as he made his way forward.


Gas Prices Nearly $1.91 a Gallon: Survey

U.S. average retail gasoline prices  rose more than 6 cents a gallon in the last two weeks, but  further increases are likely to be modest in the short term  unless OPEC cuts production again, according to an industry  analyst.


Il candidato del Fronte sandinista di liberazione nazionale (Fsln, marxisti), Dionisio Marenco, ha stravinto a Managua - la capitale - e il Fronte sandinista Ã¨ in vantaggio in tutto il Paese sul Partito liberale costituzionale (Plc, conservatori).


China will begin a daily food safety reporting system next month during test events for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in a bid to reassure the world that it is serious about cracking down on unsafe practices.


How Google Could Decide Where You Work Next

FINDING your ideal job could soon be as simple as asking Google.   The Internet search engine plans to collect personal data on users so it can advise them on everything from which position to apply for, to how they should spend their days off.


Stocks to watch on Monday: KERR-MCGEE CORP. :


Hanks to revisit JFK killing in HBO miniseries

Tom Hanks' production  company has joined forces with HBO to turn Vincent Bugliosi's  "Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F.  Kennedy" into a 10-part miniseries.


Detectives arrest alleged former IRA chief of staff Thomas "Slab" Murphy on tax-related charges.


David Wells is back in the pennant race with a new team: the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wells and the Dodgers agreed to a contract Thursday and the big lefty plans to make his first start for Los Angeles on Sunday night against the Mets in New York.


US Again Attacks Zarqawi Insurgents in Iraq

US forces are reported to have launched a second round of targeted bombing Saturday against Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's terror network in the Iraqi city of Fallujah.


Apple released an update to its Boot Camp dual-booting application on Thursday, including some new features as well as tweaks to ensure smooth operation.


Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee and San Diego pitcher Chris Young were suspended for five games each Monday following a bench-clearing brawl last weekend.


U.S. report faults FDA oversight of drug trials

A report to be released on Friday finds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does very little to ensure the safety of patients who help test drugs in clinical trials, The New York Times reports.


OKLAHOMA CITY -- Brandon Rush scored 16 points and ignited Kansas after an uninspired first half, lifting the second-ranked Jayhawks past Oklahoma 64-47 Friday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.


World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that an outbreak of bird flu mixed with a human influenza virus could kill millions of people across the globe that had the potential to be worse than the SARS virus.


Militants Threaten to Kill US, UK Hostages in Iraq

Insurgents in Iraq threatened Saturday to kill 13 hostages, including two Americans and a Briton, and staged car bomb attacks killing 23 people in Kirkuk and two US soldiers near Baghdad.


Beckett urges safe release of embassy staff in Ethiopia

Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said Thursday her government remained "deeply concerned" about the fate of five embassy staff kidnapped in Ethiopia, but voiced hope they would soon be released.


Illinois was No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll Monday for a second straight week, the school's longest run ever at the top of the rankings.


Approaching Hurricane Ivan has led to postponement of the game Thursday night between 10th-ranked California and Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Cal's athletic director said Monday.


The head of Nigeria's ruling party  launched an unprecedented attack on President Olusegun Obasanjo  in a letter published on Saturday, warning him that his  government was unpopular and heading for collapse.


Michael Jackson offered to give the boy at the centre of his child abuse case a house, a court hears.


China province head apologizes in slave labor storm

The governor of the Chinese province shaken by a slave labor scandal publicly apologized on Friday, as officials described farmers, children and mentally impaired people snatched into a grim rural underworld.


NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will meet with Redskins tackle Jon Jansen to discuss Jansen's comments about the use of human growth hormone by NFL players.


Roma, 19:52 - ATLETICA, BALDINI VINCE IN SPAGNA

Bella vittoria di Stefano Baldini questa mattina a Granollers (Spagna). Il


Trent Strickland makes sure No. 6 Wake Forest avoids a loss to Temple Monday night by scoring nine points in the last nine minutes in the Demon Deacons' 67-64 win.


States setting up homeland security panel

Seeking a bigger say in homeland security decisions, the nation's governors are creating a new, 50-state panel to give the states a single voice on national plans to prepare for threats from terrorists and natural disasters.


KABUL, July 21 -- A purported Taliban spokesman said Saturday that the hard-line Islamic movement had killed two German hostages, a claim disputed by Afghanistan and Germany. He also offered to trade 23 South Korean captives for imprisoned Taliban fighters.


Security hole found in Google desktop search

Researchers at Rice University have discovered what they say is a flaw in the beta version of Google's (Profile, Products, Articles) Desktop Search product that could allow


MATESIH, Indonesia  - Tens of thousands of people lined the roads around Indonesia's royal city of Solo on Monday as the body of autocratic former president Suharto arrived for a state funeral at the family's mausoleum.


TSX up about 10% in '04 as resource stocks rebound; '05 gains may ...

TORONTO (CP) - North American stock markets advanced in 2004, but it was the Toronto market that outshone New York blue chips as global demand for commodities, particularly by China, sent shares up sharply.


Broadcasters take arms against a sea of criticism

Media & professional: Last week the BBC Trustees queried its impartiality. Not everyone agreed, writes James Robinson.


Sainsbury's thanks a rise in first quarter sales on its ongoing efforts to improve stock levels and availability.


Pakistan Claims Win In Crucial NW Valley

MINGAORA, Pakistan -- The rebel commander's radio station is off the air, and his house has been blown up. On the streets, army troops patrol, not insurgents. Ever so slowly, residents are starting to return.


Giambi Apologizes but Doesn't Say for What

Jason Giambi is sorry. He just wouldn't say for what.


Cheney Says Kerry Doesn't Understand West

Vice President Dick Cheney portrayed Democrat John Kerry as a flip-flopper from the Northeast who doesn't understand the needs of the West. "It's not only wildfires that shift with the wind," Cheney told supporters Friday.


Ashdown blames Afghan politics for UN envoy veto

Domestic Afghan politics were behind President Hamid Karzai's veto of Paddy Ashdown as the new United Nations envoy there, the senior British diplomat said Sunday.


US dispatches disaster teams to help quake victims

The United States dispatched disaster specialists yesterday and prepared an initial $15 million (euro11 million) aid package to the Asian countries hit by a massive earthquake and tsunamis.


The parents of abducted Madeleine McCann are set to attend an audience with the Pope in Rome.


Stijn Leenknegt's Blog: [PHP6] function-return-array idea!

Stijn Leenknegt has posted a suggestion of his directed towards the developers behind PHP6 for a different way to return array values that he'd of found handy in working with his latest application (a Zend Framework app).   In his example, he currently returns the result of a get() call on a registry value to a variable and gets the first value (of an array) from it. His suggestion, though is to simplify it down to something like:   $one = Zend_Registery::get('myArray')[0];   Making it even easier (and more elegant) to work with returned array values.   So dev team of PHP, could you discuss this idea and maybe you can add this to PHP6.


Of all the sailing events in the Olympics it might be supposed, at least from the outside, that windsurfing, the Mistral class, is the most easily mastered.


Calif. Dems still unsure about Angelides

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Angelides still has trouble connecting with members of his own party, two new polls show, and it's a gap he'll have to close quickly if he is to have a chance at unseating Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in November.


A panel of software experts unexpectedly rebuffed Microsoftâs bid to have its open document format, Office Open XML, recognized as an international standard.


Valerio Onida, eletto presidente della Consulta sino a gennaio ...

ROMA, 22 settembre 2004 - Valerio Onida Ã¨ il nuovo presidente della Corte Costituzionale. Onida ha 68 anni, Ã¨ milanese ed Ã¨ professore ordinario di diritto costituzionale alla facoltÃ  di giurisprudenza


President Mwai Kibaki's government accused rival Raila Odinga's backers on Wednesday of responsibility for an explosion of tribal violence over a disputed election that has killed more than 300 Kenyans.


Mumbai/Hyderabad: Another week came to a close, but not on a happy note for a clutch of Indian drug companies which felt the heat for different reasons.


Arsenal and Bremen advance with Porto's hope alive

Holders Porto survived a fightback to overcome Chelsea 2-1 and kept a Champions League second round hope alive as Arsenal and Werder Bremen booked their places in thenext round on Tuesday.


Ukraine Opposition Flexes Muscles After Victory

Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, fresh  from securing a re-run of Ukraine's disputed election,on  Saturday tore up a deal to reduce the president's powers and  told his supporters to keep up pressure on the streets.


Police plan to file murder charges against Sao Caetano club officials for the death of defenseman Serginho, who collapsed on the field and died of heart failure last month.


HE HAS always put his career first, listening to his fatherâs advice not to marry because a wife would only get in the way of his golf.


FCC Aims to Lift Airborne Wireless Phone Ban

Airline travelers may be able to use  their mobile telephones and other wireless devices in the air  under a proposal to ease the current ban put forward by U.S.  communications regulators on Wednesday.


Dr. Judah Folkman, a giant of cancer research who discovered that tumors generate a network of tiny blood vessels to nourish themselves, has died at the age of 74, Harvard Medical School said on Tuesday.


Global warming threatens alternative-oil projects

The Christian Science Monitor - Oil-sand, oil-shale, and coal-to-oil projects – alternative fuel sources that could enhance US energy security – have always faced one hurdle. They look good only when oil prices are high. Now, they have another challenge: global warming.


Jordan's King Abdullah says only extremists will gain if Iraqi elections go ahead as planned in January. In a text distributed in advance of an interview with the French daily newspaper


Convinced the Eel Is in Trouble, 2 Brothers Try to Save It

The two have filed a petition with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to get the American eel protected as an endangered species.


New U.N. human rights body faces moment of truth

The chairman of the United Nations new human rights watchdog on Sunday presented members with "take-it-or-leave-it" rules of working to include periodic scrutiny of all states, even those on the Security Council.


Fred Thompson spent years acting on NBC's evening drama "Law & Order," but is he ready for presidential prime time?


Parts of Jakarta are beginning to dry out from the week1s devastating floods


Turf battles - not inadequate technology - cause most compatibility problems in the consumer electronics world. Competing technologies often emerge because electronics makers can't agree. That confuses consumers, and causes them to spend money on products that become worthless.


Karzai Declared Elected As Afghan President

Kabul, Nov. 4 (NNN): Hamid Karzai has been officially declared the winner of Afghanistan's landmark presidential election. The chairman of the nation's electoral board made the announcement at a ceremony in the capital, Kabul, on Wednesday afternoon.


Baghdad Blasts Kill 7; Ramadi Clashes Kill 8

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Insurgents penetrated Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone (search) and set off bombs at a market and a popular cafe Thursday, killing seven people, including two Americans, the US military said, in a bold attack on the compound


ITALY REJOICES: Captives return from captivity

At times, they feared for their lives. They spent many days with blindfolds pressed against their eyes. Their Iraqi captors were convinced they were spies or proselytizers of Catholicism.


Iran offers to help Gulf states with atom technology

Iran can help its Gulf neighbors develop peaceful nuclear energy, the country's foreign minister said on Monday, in comments which might irritate major powers fearing Tehran's own atomic work is aimed at building bombs.


An increasing number of US couples are ordering separate master bedrooms in new homes to get a good night's sleep.


The new Palm Tungsten T5 takes a lot of steps backward, but offers one huge leap forward.


NEW YORK - Yesterday, in writing about the rise in oil prices--which have roughly doubled in a year--I noted, "No one saw it coming.


ICE floor traders ready for all-electronic dealings

Floor traders were not fazed on Friday  by news that pit trading of agricultural commodities at the  Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) will close permanently  early next year as the market goes all-electronic.


Powell to visit Israel, Palestinian territories

US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has announced his resignation, will go to Israel and the Palestinian territories next week, a senior State Department official said.


Former Romanian miners' leader Cozma arrested by police

BUCHAREST : Former Romanian miners' leader Miron Cozma was arrested by police while trying to flee after a presidential pardon that had led to his release from prison was revoked, Realitatea TV station said.


Danforth: Want to spend time with my wife

US Ambassador to the United Nations John Danforth wants to return to private life when President George W. Bush begins his second term.


Israel kills 2 gunmen infiltrating from Gaza

Two Palestinian gunmen who climbed over Israel's border fence with the Gaza Strip on Saturday attacked a military base and made their way towards a civilian community before soldiers tracked them down and killed them.


The Housing Corporation launches a probe after a BBC investigation into a top social housing repairs firm.


Taipei economy sags as foreigners leave for China

Taipei, once an Asian business magnet for foreign visitors unable to enter China because it was closed to the West, has faded in importance as China has opened its borders to tourists and business travelers.


For Paisley and Sinn Fein, peace at last

THE ballot is finally to lay the bullet to rest in Northern Ireland. British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Irish counterpart, Bertie Ahern, will travel to Belfast this week to formalise a historic agreement ...


The film studio will debut a high-definition channel on DirecTV this fall.


Princess Diana's former butler kept quiet about Dodi Al Fayed giving her a ring before they died, their inquest hears.


3 pedestrian deaths ruled murder-suicide

A woman with a history of mental illness purposely walked her young niece and nephew into oncoming interstate traffic to commit a double-murder suicide, prosecutors said Friday.


Illegal immigrants to get ID cards in Connecticut

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut  - As many U.S. cities and states arrest illegal immigrants in raids and toughen laws against them, a Connecticut city is offering to validate them under a controversial, first-in-the-nation ID card program.


Imprisoned Barghuti Runs for Palestinian President

The jailed West Bank leader Marwan Barghuti has decided to run for the vacant post of Palestinian Authority president, according to Abdelrahman al-Shomali, member of the dominant Fatah faction's higher committee.


The Consumer Products Safety Commission is the supposed watchdog of toy safety. But it has no teeth


AKRON, Ohio  Vijay Singh can make official this week what most already believe: That he, not Tiger Woods, is the world's No. 1 player.


Unlike legions of other Hollywood stars, hipster heartthrob Johnny Depp says he actually enjoys aging.


NASA Decides to Return Atlantis to Launch Pad

NASA decides to return Atlantis to launch pad   WASHINGTON, Aug.


Gurkhas unhappy at limits on UK citizenship

Gurkhas who served with the British Army reacted with disappointment yesterday to the news that only limited numbers could apply for British citizenship following a campaign


Dan Balz on What the Caucuses Will Tell Us


Suicide bomb kills at least 85 in Iraq's Kirkuk

At least 85 people were killed on Monday by a suicide truck bomb in the volatile Iraqi city of Kirkuk, some of them trapped on a bus where they burned to death, a witness said.


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The approval of a new vaccine against smallpox was announced Saturday by the Food and Drug Administration, which says the shots could be made quickly if the virtually extinct virus reappears.


Syria Vows to Help Quell Violence in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Nov. 19 -- Syria's foreign minister, in a rare visit to Baghdad by a Syrian official, on Sunday pledged cooperation in stemming the sectarian violence that threatens Iraq, even as scores of people were killed or found dead across the country.


With less than a minute to play and Providence and Syracuse fighting for their postseason lives, Demetris Nichols hit a 3-pointer that could send the teams in separate directions come March.


Italy to air pogoing Pope cartoon shelved by BBC

Popetown is a knockabout comedy that "looks at the daily nuisances that exist in any workplace", according to a BBC press release - the workplace being the Vatican.


Japan's inmates dislike unstylish pajamas

Japanese prisoners dislike their unstylish pajamas, feel their cells are too small and want better meals, a government survey has found.


BAGHDAD American warplanes pounded the vast Baghdad slum of Sadr City overnight after a US patrol came under gunfire, the military said on Tuesday.


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


Update 2: JPMorgan, Cazenove Announce Joint Venture

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the biggest US banks, and Cazenove Group PLC, one of Britain's oldest financial advisory firms, said Friday they were launching a joint venture to combine their investment banking services for British customers.


Scientists: Chernobyl caused cancer spike

Scientists said Saturday more than 800 Sweden citizens may have developed cancer resulting from the fallout of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident.


'Self dealing' Black faces fraud charges

American financial regulators have filed fraud charges against Lord Black of Crossharbour, the former controlling shareholder of the Telegraph Group of newspapers.


Prince Harry will serve in Iraq by the end of February

Britain's Prince Harry will be serving in southern Iraq by the end of the month with his army regiment, probably taking part in reconnaissance missions near the Iran border.Comment


Nicky Hilton, Money Manager Granted Annulment

Socialite Nicky Hilton, heiress to  the hotel fortune with her celebrity sister Paris, has ended  her marriage to money manager Todd Meister after less than  three months, representatives for the pair said on Tuesday.


Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith won the Heisman Trophy, awarded to U.S. college football's top player, in a landslide vote announced on Saturday.


6 GIs Die in Iraq; Allawi Warns Fallujah

A suicide attack and roadside bombings killed six American soldiers, and Iraq's prime minister warned residents of insurgent bastion Fallujah on Wednesday to hand over terror mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi or face military action.


Unlike vampires, ghosts seem to have no problems crossing oceans, especially if they're Japanese ghosts. Courtesy of The Ring, we had that nasty pre-teen spirit who lives in a videotape and pops out of TV sets.


A Swedish Canon executive said announcements are planned for January. My guesses include sequels to two SLRs, the Rebel XTi and 5D.


Bullismo, emergenza nazionale ecco il piano del Ministero                                                                                di SALVO INTRAVAIA


Unravelling of human code paves way for new treatments

TAILORED therapies to target a range of diseases, such as diabetes and breast cancer, may be a step closer after the final draft of the gene-rich part of the "human book of life" was published yesterday.


The White House has removed Costa Rica from an Internet list of nations in the so-called "coalition of the willing" in Iraq.


State Police Seek Measure Targeting Online Predators

By TOM BREEN  To combat what it says is the growing threat of Internet sex predators, the State Police wants the Legislature to pass laws making it easier to identify and charge such criminals.


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British judge seen "no evidence" Diana was murdered

The judge investigating the death of Princess Diana said on Monday she had not seen "a shred of evidence" to back claims that the former wife of the British heir-to-the-throne had been murdered.


BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.âHal Sutton has made it very clear this week who he expects to be his main man in the Ryder Cup starting Friday at Oakland Hills, and also made a bold prediction about how he will play.


The bickering over Anna Nicole Smith spiraled into a post-mortem legal war Wednesday, with judges on both coasts issuing rulings and a parade of lawyers fighting for control of the body.


Producer Prices Up 0.1 Pct, Energy Drops

U.S. producer prices edged up just  0.1 percent in September, held back by a big energy-price drop,  but the cost of non-energy items picked up steam, a government  report showed on Friday.


Music Industry Sues 744 More for File Sharing

The trade group representing the US music industry has filed a new round of lawsuits against 744 people it alleges used online file-sharing networks to illegally trade in copyrighted materials, it said on Wednesday.


Holiday Travel, Bad Eating Habits a Recipe for Stomach Trouble

FRIDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Travel and poor eating habits can cause stomach problems during the holidays, an expert says.


How would Machiavelli use the ideas behind power and politics to make investment decisions?


Turkish police still use torture despite the government's zero tolerance policy, says Amnesty International.


The United States prodded Iran on Thursday to respond as early as next week &#151; and no later than mid-July &#151; to an offer of incentives to suspend its disputed nuclear program.


FOOTBALL: I FEAR LOVELL WILL LEAVE US LIKE NOVO

JONAY HERNANDEZ fears Dundee striker Steve Lovell could be set to follow Nacho Novo out of Dens Park. Lovell continued his impressive start to the season by shaking off a virus to bag a double


A cannabis-like chemical may be important for normal pregnancy, researchers believe.


FDA Warns About Halloween Contact Lenses

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning people who plan to use decorative contact lenses as part of a Halloween costume that the items can pose "serious risks" without the help of an eye-care professional.


Grinstein: Delta Board OKs Stock Plan; 6,000 To Be Axed

Dimmer switch on those holiday lights. The board of Delta Air Lines (nyse: DAL - news - people ) gave its OK to use an exception to the New York Stock Exchange's investor approval policy.


US Secretary of State Colin Powell urges Europeans to heal their rift with the US over Iraq ahead of a Nato meeting.


Tonsillectomy boosts quality of life: studies

NEW YORK  - For children and adults who suffer repeated bouts of tonsillitis, surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) leads to substantial improvements in quality of life, according to results of two studies published this month.


Tiki Barber won the NFL yards from scrimmage title and set the New York Giants' all-time rushing record in Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys.


Spinto al ribasso da calo domanda benzina negli Usa


L'attore dimagrisce nel film e cambia pantaloni


NOTTE BIANCA: VELTRONI IN VISITA ALLA SEDE DEL GRTN

(AGI) - Roma, 17 set. - Sempre piu' fitta di impegni l'agenda del sindaco Walter Veltroni per la Notte bianca. Alle 5 di domenica il sindaco della capitale sara' in visita alla sede del Gestore della rete


On 12 July, Microsoft and Time Warner, both US companies, sought clearance under the European Union's Merger Regulation for plans to jointly acquire ContentGuard.


Phones, flat-panel TVs spark LG's profit

LG Electronics said Thursday its fourth-quarter net profit was more than 12 times greater than earnings in the same period a year ago amid record mobile phone sales and a turnaround in its flat panel subsidiary.


A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to find and make public by next week any unreleased files about President Bush's Vietnam-era Air National Guard service to resolve a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by The Associated Press.


Milano, 12:55 - CALCIO, PREFETTO MILANO: OK SAN SIRO CON CAPIENZA RIDOTTA

Se il decreto legge che verrà approvato dal Governo oggi pomeriggio lo consentirà, il ...


Voting has begun in Hungary in a double referendum on citizenship rights and the health care system.


Roma, 11:38 - CALCIO, COPPA ITALIA: ARBITRI RITORNO OTTAVI DI FINALE

Questi gli arbitri designati per le gare di ritorno degli ottavi di finale di Coppa Italia.


Powell Looks to Reassure North Korea, Push to Resume Nuclear Talks

US Secretary of State Colin Powell is beginning his four-day trip to East Asia Saturday with a visit to Japan. In the coming days, Mr.


NEW DELHI, Nov 26: India on Friday test fired Akash, the indigenously developed surface-to-air missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur-on-sea, about 14km from Balasore (Orissa).


Senate Confirms Gates as Defense Secretary

The Senate overwhelmingly approved Robert M. Gates yesterday as the new defense secretary to replace Donald H. Rumsfeld, sealing a swift confirmation with a vote of 95 to 2 that reflected bipartisan confidence in   his willingness to overhaul U.S. strategy in Iraq.


Center of E. Coli Outbreak Is Also Center of Anxiety

The halt in the spinach harvest has rippled through three California counties where the outbreak has been centered.


Upstaged by MySpace, MTV will introduce Virtual Laguna Beach, where fans can immerse themselves in virtual versions of the showÂs hangouts.


Domani il decreto, cosi' si risparmiano soldi e incomodo


After 24 years, Lexington back in tournament

In Middlesex League boys' hockey, consistent powers such as Reading, Woburn, and Burlington tend to rule the standings. Other teams have been waiting years for the chance to make a mark. For Lexington, it has been 24 years.


Apple (AAPL ) CEO Steve Jobs has always approached his job with the zeal and showmanship of a populist politician. Jobs has another attribute common to the political classes, namely that even when he says "never," you can never really be sure.


Michael Owen has 24 hours to prove his fitness for England's game against Wales.


Fuel cell-powered phones still years away: Nokia

Supply chain issues, apparently If the supply chain was ready, we could have fuel cells in our mobile phone handsets tomorrow, according to handset manufacturer, Nokia.â¦


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez meets Russia's Vladimir Putin to discuss energy co-operation.


Supplier Expands Beef Recall Over Concerns of E. Coli Contamination

A meat supplier has expanded a ground beef recall to include about 5.7 million pounds of fresh and frozen meat because they may be contaminated with E. coli.


InfoWorld - Avaya said on Thursday that it will develop communications solutions for small business that combine Google's updated Apps Premier Edition suite of Web applications with its own IP telephony technology.


Londra, 20:24 - CALCIO, WEST HAM-PALERMO; ZAMORA: CON TEVEZ SIAMO PIU' FORTI

Nonostante l'ottimo inizio di campionato con i suoi 5 gol in 4 partite, potrebbe essere proprio Bobb...


With tales of rising seas and talk of human solidarity, world leaders at the first United Nations climate summit sought Monday to put new urgency into global talks to reduce global-warming emissions.


Yankees Can't Smooth Over Deal They Helped Rub Raw

The Yankees apparently didn't get the hint when Jason Giambi's agent asked them to remove references to steroids from the contract they negotiated in 2001.


GCSE candidates with hay fever are more likely to drop a grade between their mocks and final exams - research.


Blitz romano di Mijatovic che offre al club di Sensi 18 milioniResta da convincere il romeno: per lui contratto da 5 milioni l'anno                                            Per Chivu c'Ã¨ l'accordo Roma-Real Decisivo il parere del giocatore                                                                                E il presidente del Real Madrid mette in vendita Emerson e Cassano


Iraqi police say body that of Japan's Koda

BAGHDAD, IRAQ - Iraqi police say the headless body found in a Baghdad field Saturday is that of 24-year-old Japanese tourist Shosei Koda, who was kidnapped by a group linked to al-Qaeda.


Israeli Military Kills Two Palestinian Teens in Gaza

Israeli military forces killed two Palestinian teenagers in the northern Gaza Strip Thursday as the Israeli army pressed ahead with its biggest and bloodiest offensive in Gaza for four years.


At least 20 people are reported killed in two blasts in a commercial centre in the Indian state of Nagaland.


Blood pressure drugs may keep arteries clean: study

Blood pressure drugs beta-blockers can help keep arteries from clogging up, researchers said on Monday in a report that helps explain how the drugs prevent heart attack and sudden heart death.


Scientists in 17 countries will scout waterways to locate and study the world's largest freshwater fish species, many of which are declining in numbers, hoping to learn how to better protect them, researchers announced Thursday.


The mobile WiMax station is designed for use in hospitals, with service from Taiwanese ISP Global Mobile.


Obama proposes U.S. middle-class tax relief plan

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama proposed up to $85 billion in tax cuts for about 150 million Americans on Tuesday, paid for by raising capital gains and dividend taxes on wealthy investors.


Mobile TV viewers in Norway will be served personalised adverts according to their tastes and background.


CHELSEA has reacted furiously to Adrian Mutu's seven-month ban for failing a drugs test. Blues chief executive Peter Kenyon accused the Football Association of going soft on the sacked Romania striker, who was also fined $50,000.


China has expressed regret for the intrusion of one of its subs into Japanese waters last week, Tokyo says.


Surgeons trying to separate 3-year-old conjoined twins halted the operation because of swelling in the brain of the larger, stronger girl, but the doctors and parents said Thursday that they would try again.


British lobby government to enter talks with Tehran

Leading faith groups, trade unions and charities in Britain have warned against any possible military action against Iran and urged Prime Minister Tony Blair to put pressure on the US to enter talks with ...Comment


InfoWorld - Sun announced Tuesday that it is buying Innotek, maker of VirtualBox, virtualization software that may have more value for software developers than datacenter administrators.


General Motors and Ford Motor Co. continued to lose sales ground in October despite the introduction of several new products. Asian automakers continue to pick up ground as Toyota , Nissan, Honda, and Hyundai all posted sales increases.


All girls of 11 in the EU should be vaccinated against the virus that causes cervical cancer, a medical journal says.


Highlights from the SEW Blog: Sept. 11, 2006

Featured posts from the Search Engine Watch blog, as well as our customary headlines from around the web.


FTC staff not held back on Intel, says commissioner

FTC Chairman Deborah Majoras, a Republican, has rejected requests by lawmakers, other commissioners and AMD to open a formal antitrust investigation into its much larger rival, Intel, according to The New York Times.


The niche doughnuts that rose quickly in popularity are feeling the weight of the low-carb craze and mass marketing. By Deb Kollars and Edie Lau -- Bee Staff Writers.


Bridge: A Second Chance to Reach the Championships

The U.S.A.-2 team in the Senior Bowl world championship is Rose Meltzer, Roger Bates, Grant Baze, Bart Bramley, Alan Sontag and Lew Stansby.


Asian, European markets drop for 2nd day

Chinese stocks bounced back Wednesday after their biggest decline in a decade, but stock markets in Asia and Europe fell for a second day amid investor jitters about possible slowdowns in the Chinese and U.S. economies.


St. John's Wort May Interfere with Cancer Drug

NEW YORK  - The herb St. John's Wort, used  as an alternative therapy for mild depression, may hinder the  effectiveness of a newer type of cancer drug, according to  researchers.


Iraq cancels the licence of US private security firm Blackwater after eight civilians die in a shootout.


Dubai, 13:39 - CALCIO, MILAN: ATLETICA IN GRUPPO PER RONALDO

Primo allenamento del 2008 per il Milan. Al Maktoum di Dubai, dove i campioni del mondo sono in riti...


Carter to Ratner: ``I won't let you down''

Vince Carter turned to New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner and team president Rod Thorn to deliver a vow. "I thank both you guys for bringing me here.


Ex-Student Faces Felony Charge in Clay Case: Personal, Other Data Downloaded to iPod

By Robin Erb, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio  Feb. 14--A former Clay High School student was charged yesterday with a felony after police said he hacked into school personnel and student files, downloading sensitive information onto his iPod.


Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's popularity has plunged sharply after Israel's war with Hezbollah and he would likely be crushed by the right-wing opposition if elections were held now, according to a poll published Friday.


An update to Computer Associates' management software lets users bill for IT services based on usage.


Rivals see red as Fox joins Blu-ray board

US film studio 20th Century Fox yesterday waded into the battle over next-generation DVDs when it offered support to Blu-ray optical disc technology.


The number of migrant workers in rural England has grown by more than 200% in the last three years, a report says.


Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce claimed he had got excellent value for money during his summer wheeling and dealing that saw a total of 21 players coming or going at St James' Park.


Direttore musicale porta nuovi ritmi e progetti di lavoro


'Shark Tale' Leads Box Office for 2nd Weekend

The gangster cartoon "Shark Tale" roughed up its rivals at the North American box office for a second weekend, while Billy Bob Thornton scored a touchdown at No. 2 with his new school football drama "Friday Night Lights," according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.


Radio Streamers File Emergency Stay Petition in Appeals Court

Calling the imposition of tremendously increased royalty fees on music webcasters "arbitrary and capricious," a group of organizations and companies with streaming radio interests, including the Digital Music Association, AccuRadio, and National Public Radio, filed a petition for an emergency stay before the US Court of Appeals in D.C., of the order imposing new performance royalty fees on online streaming music providers.


Police are granted more time to question a 39-year-old woman over the deaths of two teenage girls found in a house.


The strange journey of Appleâs popular iPhone is another sign of its extraordinary popularity and a blow to the companyâs business model.


The daughter of hockey Hall of Famer Bob Gainey was swept off a Nova Scotia ship during an Atlantic storm, and the U.S. Coast Guard is searching for her.


Senator Brownback drops out of White House race

Conservative Senator Sam Brownback dropped out of the crowded race for the Republican presidential nomination on Friday, reducing the field to eight candidates.


Sri Lanka government condemns wave of rebel violence

The Sri Lankan government says a wave of killings blamed on Tamil Tiger rebels is undermining confidence in the peace process, which has been stalled since April 2003.


A Co Meath handballer has had a six-month suspension lifted so he can compete in an All-Ireland final tomorrow.


Ukraine Leader Agrees on Measures for Fair Vote

Ukraine's outgoing President Leonid Kuchma  said on Tuesday he had agreed to sack the central election  commission and support election law reform -- both key  opposition demands to end mass protests against a rigged vote.


Canada's Biotech Sector Ready to Grow Up?

Canada's biotech sector may finally be  on the road to a sustained recovery after a series of  short-lived remissions.


Online gaming and sports content firm UK Betting reduces its first-half losses, helped by cost cuts and big events like Euro 2004.


Basics: Marrying the Cellphone to Cheap Internet Calling

T-Mobile tests a service that offers subscribers in the Seattle area a chance to call more for less.


Intanto l'Egitto rimanda suo ambasciatore in Israele


On anniversary of sale, P&G lays off 100 in Boston

Procter & Gamble Co. has cut 300 Gillette jobs on the one-year anniversary of the $54 billion takeover that ended a century of independence for the Boston shaving firm.


Andy Roddick didn't get to use his favorite weapons and tactics. It still didn't matter. Roddick waited out a rain delay, then got key shots from his backhand and charged the


Britain's Prince Harry was hit in the face with a camera during a scuffle with a photographer outside a London nightclub early Thursday, a royal official said.


Intel Boosts Security With Revamped vPro

Newest version of automated management programs ships Monday.


Crude oil futures rise ahead of long layoff

Crude oil futures rose yesterday ahead of an extended weekend for traders, even though weekly government data showed rising domestic inventories of crude and distillate fuel, which includes heating oil.


Pettitte signs one-year deal to return to New York

Starting pitcher Andy Pettitte agreed a one-year deal with the New York Yankees on Friday, the veteran returning to team where he started his career after spending the last three seasons with the Houston Astros.


Khalil Colon was sweaty but smiling after 25 jumping jacks and 20 laps around the school gym. A year ago, the 9-year-old said, running made him feel "like I'm about to drop on the middle of the floor."


A dark cloud looms over the Prime Minister's honeymoon

Comment is free: Stryker McGuire: So far, relations with America have been stable since Gordon Brown came to power. But all that is set to change.


Formula One rookie Hamilton surprised and delighted at US pole

Lewis Hamilton described himself as surprised and ecstatic after claiming pole position for Sunday's US Grand Prix.


Even Americans find hoops, Ryder teams hard to like

Something strange is happening in US men's team sports in the international arena. We saw it with the men's basketball team at the Olympic Games, and we witnessed it again last weekend at the Ryder Cup.


Extreme weather creates fire risk for UK's beauty spots

Science & environment: Some of Britain's most outstanding areas of natural beauty are at risk from the sort of fires that devastated Greece this summer, according to new analysis looking at the threats posed by global warming.


Amputation rate for US troops twice that of past wars

US troops injured in Iraq have required limb amputations at twice the rate of past wars, and as many as 20 percent have suffered head and neck injuries that may require a lifetime of care, according to new data giving the clearest picture yet of the severity of battlefield wounds.


Two U.S. soldiers killed in outpost attack

Iraqi insurgents, using a suicide bomber to explode a fuel tanker, launched one of their biggest assaults in months on a joint U.S. and Iraqi outpost on Monday, killing two U.S. soldiers and wounding 17 others.


Unique Kenyan game park under human threat

KITENGELA, Kenya  - A short distance from the slums and skyscrapers of Nairobi, Naanyu Ntirrisa pulls thorn bushes around her Maasai village to keep out marauding lions that have killed a cow and two sheep.


Roma, 12:29 - CALCIO, SERIE A: GLI ARBITRI DELLA 14/a GIORNATA

Questi gli arbitri designati per le gare della 14/a giornata di serie A in programma domenica alle 1...


Comment is free: Gordon Brown: We need to push ahead faster with our reforms to extend education opportunities for all


President Vladimir Putin told the director general of the International Monetary Fund, Rodrigo Rato, on Thursday that Moscow was ready to pay off its debts early because the budget was benefiting from soaring prices for Russia's energy exports.


Pay no attention to what Maria Sharapova said after her U.S. Open title defense came to an end Saturday.


The Caucus: Bush Calls MoveOn Ad âDisgustingâ

He also said he was âdisappointed that not more leaders in the Democratic Party spoke out more strongly against that kind of ad.â Meanwhile, the Senate voted on a resolution condemning the ad.


Secondo fonti che operano con il governo italiano


Radisson Hotels unveils online check-in service

Using a new "Express Yourself" system, guests at Radisson Hotels & Resorts can now check in via the Web at their convenience and provide preferences in advance of their arrival, eliminating the traditional hotel check-in process.


Auburn Hills, Mich. Â· There was no finishing flourish by the Heat, no flowing offense, no defining play. Instead, it was Pistons shots clanging off the rim and the Heat clinging to its lead.


MAZARA DEL VALLO - L'angoscia e la speranza. A Mazara si vivono Â«momenti decisiviÂ», carichi di tensione. La speranza si coglie nelle parole del magistrato che dirige le indagini. Torna l'angoscia nel rinnovato appello ai rapitori del padre di Denise.


Fire destroys St. Petersburg cathedral domes

A fire gutted a 19th  century cathedral in the heart of Russia's second city on  Friday, destroying its famous azure domes which attract  thousands of tourists every year.


Lions devour man at South Africa game farm

A South African man was killed and eaten by lions at a game farm in the country's North West province, police said on Thursday.


Suns sign Hill in quest for first championship

The Phoenix Suns' bid to capture their first NBA championship got a boost on Wednesday when they signed seven times All-Star Grant Hill.


Basell to buy Lyondell for about $12.14 billion

Dutch-based Basell  said on Tuesday that it would buy Lyondell Chemical Co.  in an all-cash deal worth about $12.14 billion, plus the assumption of debt.


Democratic Senate candidate Jim Webb has a television ad ready to air featuring praise from his late boss Ronald Reagan — and Nancy Reagan called on him Friday to cancel it.


PRAIRIE, Texas -- The Breeders' Cup has been something of a mobile house of horrors for trainer Bobby Frankel, but that all changed in two minutes on Saturday.


Two more deaths suspected from tainted spinach

A 2-year-old boy in Idaho and an  elderly woman in Maryland who both died from suspected E. coli  infections raised to three the number of deaths related to a  nationwide health scare around fresh spinach, state health  officials said on Friday.


CHICAGO (Sports Network) - The Chicago White Sox Wednesday  signed veteran righthander Orlando Hernandez to a two-year, $8  million contract.


Intel Corp., the giant chipmaker, which has been plagued by product delays and cancellations this year, raised its fourth-quarter revenue forecast on Thursday well above Wall Street expectations.


France's first lady visited Libya Sunday and met its leader Moammar Gadhafi to press for the repatriation of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor imprisoned for allegedly infecting Libyan children with the AIDS virus, French media and Libyan officials said.


President Robert Mugabe's government has said it will unconditionally welcome back all Zimbabweans who fled to Britain claiming political persecution by his ruling party, a state-owned daily is reporting.


Saudi Arabian police have arrested 28 men for allegedly planning to attack holy sites around Mecca and Medina during the recently finished Muslim hajj pilgrimage, the kingdom's Interior Ministry said Sunday.


Red Eyes on Showtime Over 'Reefer Madness'

Here's a prediction for 2005: Showtime is going to make some noise with its musical remake of an agitprop cinema classic, "Reefer Madness."


New Von Trier Experiment Debuts at Cannes

Lars von Trier's new experimental follow-up to Dogma: Three directors each film a movie starring the same characters, played by the same actors, in the same location.


Il presidente francese nel corso di una affollata conferenza stampa all'Eliseoha risposto anche alle domande sul suo matrimonio con Carla Bruni: "E' una cosa seria"                                          Sarkozy: "Tassare le tv private per sostenere i canali pubblici"                                                                                In questo modo la tv statale potrebbe essere liberata dalla pubblicitÃ Nel suo progetto anche una "tassa infinitesimale" su internet


Indonesia Death Toll Up to 40,000, Seen Rising -- VP

Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Wednesday the death toll from the weekend quake and tsunami had reached as high as 40,000 people. He said an estimated five percent of the 300,000 population of the Aceh's provincial capital, Banda Aceh, had died.


An al-Qaida inspired computer expert who dubbed himself "the jihadist James Bond" was ordered imprisoned for 10 years Thursday for running a network of Web sites and hoarding videos of the murders of Americans Nick Berg and Daniel Pearl.


For Children of Iraq, Some Friendships Must Be Kept Secret

BAGHDAD -- Hanna is 10. She lives on a U.S. Army base here, playing computer games while her mother cleans. She has no playmates. Her mother is frightened to send her to school. If other students learned of her contact with Americans, "she would be kidnapped or killed."


Lockheed, Boeing Vie For Indian Jet Order

When India went shopping for military transport planes and helicopters last month, the South Asian nation, which once bought most of its arms from Russia, placed the order with Lockheed Martin instead.


Identity Badge Worn Under Skin Approved for Use in Health Care

The F.D.A. cleared the way for a company to market implantable microchips that would provide easy access to medical records.


Brazil's Lula says Fidel Castro lucid and healthy

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro on Tuesday and said he was "incredibly lucid" and healthy enough to resume his political role in Cuba.


Court lets Liz Taylor keep van Gogh painting

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed actress Elizabeth Taylor to keep a Vincent van Gogh painting on Monday, rejecting an appeal by descendants of a Jewish woman who said she was forced to sell it before fleeing Nazi Germany in 1939.


Mets swoop for Alou, decline Glavine option

Moises Alou signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the New York Mets on Monday, the National League team announced.


China slams province for ignoring TV sex ban

China's broadcast watchdog has slammed  a provincial station for ignoring an order to remove sexually  explicit television programs from the air, and demanded better  "spiritual food" for viewers.


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

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


Venezuela's president attacks "plots" against his government and threatens action against a second TV channel.


US Works to Deliver Flu Shots, Some Don't Wait

US health officials worked to redistribute flu vaccine to the neediest as worried Americans took matters into their own hands, heading


Palermo, tocca all'Uefa Diretta col Fenerbache

Guidolin ha lasciato in Italia otto titolari in vista del big match di domenica con l'Inter. Si rivede Caracciolo al fianco di Brienza


AMGEN'S KEPIVANCE RECEIVES FDA APPROVAL FOR SEVERE ORAL MUCOSITIS

The Food and Drug Administration approved Amgen Inc.âs Kepivance (palifermin) for the treatment of oral mucositis. According to Amgen, Kepivance is the first and only treatment to decrease the incidence


The Afterlife Is Expensive for Digital Movies

A new study shows that storing the digital master record of a film costs much more than storing archival prints.


A suspect in the slaying of a top Venezuelan prosecutor last week was killed Tuesday in a shootout with police, an official said.


First successful gene transplant a success

Blog: The species was changed. But it's controversial.


Tabu has slowly drifted into 'meaningful cinema'. But a couple of big films, even multi-starrers, should bring her back in the commercial circuit.


Vice presidential candidates back Israel's right to defend itself

Vice President Dick Cheney and his Democratic rival John Edwards found little to agree on in their televised debate, but they both supported Israel's right to defend itself from Palestinian attacks.


The Buffalo Sabres took the lead in the NHL's points race on Tuesday after hammering the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 at the Air Canada Center.


Spam shows signs of levelling off but don't hold your breath

It might be too early to celebrate, but according to Symantec's numbers, the rate of increase of internet spam is easing a bit.


Study: Diabetes drug also may prevent it

A drug used to treat diabetes also seems to prevent it in people at high risk of developing the disease, the largest study ever to test this has found.


Private equity firm Permira says it will not make a bid for  Britvic, ending speculation about its intentions.


The rules of engagement have changed from 1994, but National Hockey League players insist they have the resolve for a prolonged labour war.


NFL Game Summary - Kansas City at Baltimore

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Priest Holmes ran 33 times for 125 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Kansas City earned its first victory of the season with a 27-24 decision over Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium.


Madrid, 11:37 - CALCIO, SPAGNA; MARCA: A CANNAVARO MANCA SOLO NOBEL

La Spagna sportiva spagnola dedica ampio risalto alla vittoria del Fifa World Player da parte di Fab...


Office romances are nothing new -- they've been around as long as there have been offices. After all, co-workers spend so much time together attractions are bound to occur. Today, however, workers aren't afraid to admit that, in addition to a paycheck, they're also looking for love at the office.


Nigeria delta peace deal far from sealed-activists

A peace deal between the Nigerian government and a rebel leader was met with scepticism by local human rights activists on Saturday who said the deal was a political fudge that would not prevent fresh violence.


Actor Sean Connery says he will not play Harrison Ford's father in the fourth Indiana Jones film.


Mickelson Carries Share of Lead Into Final Round

Phil Mickelson was able to keep mistakes to a minimum on a grinding afternoon Saturday at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, firing a 2-under-par 70?to retain a share of the lead at 14-under-par.


The father of a 6-year-old boy with sensory processing disorder is trying to reprogram his son's brain. By Mark Woodman. Also: Read the latest installment of Hacking My Child's Brain on Bodyhack.


McAfee spies malware in legit JavaScript apps

More anti-virus false alarm madness A dodgy anti-virus update from McAfee on Wednesday wrongly identified legitimate JavaScript files as a virus in the second such screw-up by a major security vendor in less than a week.â¦


Sindaco Firenze accoglie osservazioni procuratore Nannucci


Blunkett faces claim he fast-tracked visa for ex-lover's nanny

British Home Secretary David Blunkett is facing fresh questions over claims that he fast-tracked a visa application for his ex-lover's former nanny.


Microsoft says that speech recognition features in Vista could be hijacked so that a PC tells itself to delete files.


Reparti dei 26 Paesi partner per la prima volta insieme


Heart Bypass Surgery Increasingly Common

Heart bypass surgery that former President Bill Clinton will undergo next week has become an increasingly common operation. The surgery is necessary when one or more arteries that ensure blood and oxygen flow


White House Rehearses for a Domestic Attack

Critics say the "table-top exercise", aimed at testing responses to an IED assault, stokes a state of fear.


Edgy Ireland are made to work for victory against Pool D minnows Namibia.


Developers cooling on Windows desktop, study finds

Blog: It's Linux, rather than the Web browser, that's stealing developer attention away from desktop Windows, according to Evans Data.


Stocks gain on oil price falls, Intel news

European stock markets looked set to end the week on an upbeat note as recent falls in oil prices and positive news from US technology giant Intel lifted sentiment.


A roadmap for ending the high-def format quagmire

Don Reisinger thinks he knows how to get us out from the high-def format war.  Will his three-step process work?


Dubai - An audio tape purportedly released by Osama bin Laden's deputy urges young Muslims to get organized and go after the United States and its allies, according to comments aired on Friday by Al-Jazeera TV.


The US is responsible for most of the spam e-mails that fill up computer inboxes, says a report.


Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter Scale was felt in Athens on Tuesday afternoon. In the media center, approximately a half mile from the Olympic Stadium and Aquatic


Lawrie Sanchez's decision not to attend a press conference after the 3-2 win over Spain is defended by the IFA.


A 15-year-old boy is charged with the murder of Sam Brown, who was stabbed to death in Blackpool.


Developers Discuss Wolf Creek Resort: A Crowd of 200 Seeks Answers to Many Questions About the Massive Proposed Development.

By Erin Smith, The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo.  Feb. 18--ALAMOSA -- The more than 200 people attending a meeting on the proposed Village at Wolf Creek at the Inn of the Rio Grande Friday night appeared divided in their support of the project.


Congress extends surveillance law for 15 days

Following an appeal from President George W. Bush on Monday, the U.S. Congress has granted a temporary extension to a controversial law that allows the government to conduct telephone surveillance on suspected terrorists.On Tuesday Congress voted to extend for 15 days The Protect America Act, which allows the U.S. National Security Agency to intercept phone calls and e-mail of suspected terrorists without first obtaining a court warrant. The act was due to expire Friday, but Bush called for its extension Monday during his final State of the Union address.The debate to extend the act was led by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat. His efforts to extend the act for 30 days began Monday; by late Tuesday, Congress decided on a 15-day extension by a voice vote. Some Democratic lawmakers were in favor of only a temporary extension because they wanted time to consider a more permanent measure.Bush and some Republican lawmakers were hoping for longer extension of the act, which also provides legal protection for telecommunications carriers that are cooperating with the NSA. Without protection, the carriers face privacy lawsuits from those under surveillance.The Protect America Act has been surrounded by controversy since Bush signed it in August. Congress is expected to continue debating whether to renew the act or to give carriers immunity from legal proceedings -- or compromise on some combination of both -- during the 15-day extension period.


Japanese hostage probably killed in Iraq

A body found in Iraq is probably that of Japanese hostage Shosei Koda, taken captive by an Islamic militant group in Iraq, according to information obtained by the Japanese government.


U.S. urges action as big powers meet on Iran

Six world powers were to meet in Paris on Tuesday to discuss a prolonged impasse on U.N. sanctions over Iran's nuclear program, with the United States pushing Russia and China to quickly agree action against Tehran.


In rialzo Parigi, in flessione principali piazze asiatiche


Vice President Dick Cheney said Friday he hasn't reached out to "Cousin Barack" Obama since reports that the two share a distant relatives.


New breast cancer screening test would use saliva

Scientists in the United States are developing a screening test for breast cancer that checks a woman's saliva for evidence of the disease to help find tumors early, when they are most treatable.


Among Top Officials, 'Surge' Has Sparked Dissent, Infighting

For two hours, President Bush listened to contrasting visions of the U.S. future in Iraq. Gen. David H. Petraeus dominated the conversation by video link from Baghdad, making the case to keep as many troops as long as possible to cement any security progress. Adm. William J. Fallon, his superior,...


Egitto, il padre delle italiane disperse: ''Sono ancora senza ...

Il Cairo, 9 ott. (Adnkronos) - Notte d'angoscia per Luigi Rinaudo, il padre di Jessica e Sabrina, le due ragazze ancora disperse a Taba. Raggiunto dall'Adnkronos nella sua casa di Dronero, nel cuneese, Luigi


Dato in controtendenza rispetto alle attese degli analisti


MONTREAL, Canada  - A fire on a second-hand submarine that killed one member of the Canadian crew is a new blow to Canada's minority government which risked a vote of confidence and a possible downfall in parliament last night.


Pro-democracy advocates called Sunday for Myanmar's junta to honor the 1990 election results, the last democratic vote in a country that has seen nearly two decades of military rule.


Ex-Wrexham, Swansea and Wales Under-21 coach Brian Flynn is desperate to succeed Mark Hughes as Wales manager. "I said when I took over the Wrexham job 14 years ago that my long-term ambition was to manage


French pop star refuses to sing to taxman's tune

THE traditional French disdain for the inland revenue was on display yesterday when fans packed a Versailles court for the trial of a pop idol whose latest hit is a long rant against his tax inspector.


Dozens of Israeli tanks enter northern Gaza as the army intensifies its operation against Palestinian militants.


Roma, 23:31 - CALCIO, AZZURRI; DONADONI: CI VOLEVA PIU' CONVINZIONE

Roberto Donadoni è ovviamente deluso per la sconfitta con la Francia: ''Quando dopo un minuto...


ETA Returns with Five Bombs in Madrid, No Injuries

Bomb explosions hit five petrol stations in the Madrid area on Friday after a telephoned warning from armed Basque separatist group ETA, police said.


The deal, for $17.50 per share, continues a recent trend of networking and telecommunications firms being bought by private equity firms.


China building crackdown targets "exotic" foreign designs

China is to crack down on "blindly" using foreign architects to design major public buildings as part of a drive to stifle costly architectural extravanganzas, state media reported on Saturday.


It was so hot, you could almost see mirages. Christ the King Regional High School, from Middle Village in the Queens borough of New York City, made a five-hour trek to Endicott College in Beverly for yesterday's noontime matchup with Masconomet.


It is almost unbelievable - and surely unacceptable - that the world's most medically advanced nation should suddenly find nearly half of its expected supply of influenza vaccine wiped out by manufacturing problems at a single plant in England.


Edging Away From Inner Circle, Pelosi Asserts Authority

In February, only a month after becoming speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi settled weeks of threats from Rep. John D. Dingell, her blustery Energy and Commerce Committee chairman, by putting in writing her assent to one of his big demands -- Pelosi's new Select Committee on Energy Independence a...


Liverpool, 23:34 - CALCIO, INGHILTERRA: NEL RECUPERO LIVERPOOL-NEWCASTLE 2-0

Il Liverpool ha battuto per 2-0 il Newcastle in una gara valida quale recupero della seconda giornat...


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The handshake, perfunctory in nature, left a lot to be desired.


Turkish police appeal for restraint in Pope protests

Turkish police on Friday appealed for restraint at planned protests against Pope Benedict's visit to the Muslim country next week, saying they could harm Turkey's image.


Fewer homeowners say their homes appreciated: survey

The number of U.S homeowners that thought their homes increased in value has dropped sharply over the last two and a half years, according to a Reuters/University of Michigan survey published on Friday.


Regulator Says Fannie Mae Deliberately Flouted Rules

Fannie Mae's prime regulator said today that the giant mortgage company deliberately flouted accounting rules to project an image of smooth and relatively low-risk-earnings growth.


The outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks talks about the future of high-definition TV.


Sonoma, CA (Sports Network) - Tom Kite battled heavy rain and cold temperatures on Saturday to shoot an even-par 72 and take the third-round lead of the Champions Tour's season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship.


President Bush is marking Hurricane Katrina's devastating blow two years ago by celebrating those he says have "dedicated their lives to the renewal of New Orleans" even as he and others are criticized for not doing more to get the city and Gulf Coast back to their former selves.


Cavaliers beat Pistons to win Game Three in Eastern finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the  Detroit Pistons 88-82 to win Game Three of the Eastern  Conference finals on Sunday.


With Brash Hosts, Headline News Finds More Viewers in Prime Time

A brash, personality-driven talk-TV format along the lines of Fox NewsÂs evening line-up is improving the prime time performance of CNNÂs Headline News.


Altrincham FCâs ground hadnât witnessed a pitch invasion since the resident club were perceived as the Manchester United of non-league football, a club who won Englandâs fifth division in its first two years and regularly held superior opposition in


Big league smarts or bush league stunt? Fans were buzzing Thursday over whether Alex Rodriguez broke baseball's unwritten code by making a remark that distracted a Toronto infielder and allowed a ninth-inning popup to fall for a run-scoring single.


Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma, urges Palestinians to use peaceful means to resist Israeli occupation.


Bill would strip federal courts of right to hear cases about the wording, including 'under God.'. WASHINGTON -- The US House voted Thursday to strip the Supreme Court and lower federal courts of their power


It has taken a few years but yesterday James Franklin became only the second New Zealander to register a Test hat-trick as the team moved into a strong position on the second day of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.


Tsunami-hit Indonesia limps back to normal

Indonesian Christians in  tsunami-hit areas prayed in church on Sunday as life slowly  limped back to normal six days after the disaster that killed  nearly 700 people.


(CBS/AP) Expect flu vaccine shortages again this year. Manufacturing problems mean half the US flu vaccine supply -- some 48 million doses -- won't arrive.


Venezuela's Chavez seen wanting office "for life"

Insecurity, "malignant narcissism" and the need for adulation are driving Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's confrontation with the United States, according to a new psychological profile.


Australian train derailment injures around 160

BUNDABERG, Australia: A high-speed passenger train ploughed through trees and dirt "like a bulldozer" after it mysteriously derailed in northeast Australia, injuring nearly all 163 people on board, rescue workers said.


Arsenal could only manage a 1-1 draw away to Norwegian champions Rosenborg in the Champions League. While the Gunners have been unbeatable in the Premiership, they have struggled to make their mark in Europe and last night was another worrying evening.


Bonomi (Sea), hub conferma posizione di mercato privilegiato


StreamAudio Announces Radio Streaming Agreement With Emmis Communications

NEW YORK, June 25  /PRNewswire/ -- Emmis Communications chooses StreamAudio to "stream" its radio signals on the Internet for all stations.


Reggio Calabria, 18:26 - CALCIO, TORINO; ZACCHERONI: E' LA STRADA GIUSTA

Alberto Zaccheroni si accontenta del pari di Reggio: "Abbiamo fatto bene, meglio delle partite prec...


Mercato sembra dar peso a possibilta' taglio Fed dello 0,75%


Bush Mum on Pakistan's Bin Laden Efforts

President Bush, right, greets Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, left, during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, in Washington.


Jumpy customers besiege crisis-hit British bank

Thousands of nervous customers queued for hours outside branches of British bank Northern Rock on Saturday desperate to withdraw savings after it was forced to seek emergency funds to weather the global credit crunch.


Carlyle drops out of bidding group for Michaels: source

Private equity firm Carlyle Group   dropped out of a bidding group for arts and crafts  retailer Michaels Stores Inc. , a source familiar with  the matter said on Thursday, marking the second time this week  the firm left a high-profile auction.


Napoli, 11:08 - CALCIO, PREFETTO NAPOLI: SAN PAOLO PRONTO A META' MARZO

Il Napoli potrebbe tornare presto a giocare davanti ai suoi tifosi. Lo stadio San Paolo dovrebbbe


Raymond James Financial Inc. , a brokerage with 2,200 offices that's based in St. Petersburg, Fla., and the company's former president were sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to police a broker accused of stealing from investors.


WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve boosted a key short-term interest rate by one-quarter percentage point Tuesday, marking the third increase this year. It's part of a gradual process to wean the economy from extraordinarily low rates that are no longer viewed as necessary to keep the economy afloat...


St. Moritz, 12:41 - SCI, CDM DONNE: PAERSON VINCE DISCESA ST. MORITZ

La svedese Anja Paerson ha vinto la discesa libera femminile di St. Moritz, in Svizzera, valida per ...


Genova, 20:11 - CALCIO, GENOA: SI FERMA STELLINI

Doppia sessione di allenamento per il Genoa. Al mattino lavoro atletico, nel pomeriggio schemi e par...


Spears 'fired Rudolph after marital interference'

Pop superstar Britney Spears decided to dump her manager of eight years, Larry Rudolph, after he reportedly interfered in her marital affairs.


Fed Chairman Bernanke struck a familiar chord Wednesday but with some concern about subprime problems spilling into the broader economy.


Gaz de France and Suez on Monday cleared the way to create the world's third-largest electricity and gas company after their boards approved the revised terms of a politically charged merger.


KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hurricane Ivan's deadly winds and monstrous waves bore down on Jamaica on Friday, threatening a direct hit on its densely populated capital after ravaging Grenada and killing at least 33 people.    The Jamaican government ordered the evacuation of half a million people from coastal areas, where rains on Ivan's outer edges were already flooding roads...


Dexia, the French-Belgian bank, on Sunday called off merger talks with Italy's Sanpaolo IMI, ending the prospect of Europe's biggest cross-border banking deal.


A company that sells ripping software for high-definition disks operates through a corporate maze reaching from Ireland to Antigua. Good luck, MPAA. In 27B Stroke 6.


A small passenger plane crashed in an ice-covered lake in northern China seconds after takeoff Sunday, killing all 53 people aboard and two others on the ground, the government said.


Top-ranked Illinois ends Wisconsin's 38-game home winning streak, the nation's longest, beating the Badgers, 75-65, Tuesday.


Driving home one night, Caroline Cash spotted a black Honda swaying in and out of its lane on a busy Interstate in suburban Washington.


Chlorine bombs mark new guerrilla tactics: U.S

A top U.S. general said on Thursday insurgents in Iraq were using crude chemical bombs in a new campaign to create instability, as U.S. and Iraqi forces stepped up a security crackdown in Baghdad.


In Health Care, Cost Isnât Proof of High Quality

Stark evidence that high medical payments do not buy high-quality patient care is presented in a new study.


Roma, 16:11 - CALCIO, MATARRESE, INTERCETTAZIONI? QUEL PERIODO E' CHIUSO

Il presidente della Lega calcio, Antonio Matarrese, in riferimento agli ultimi risvolti sulla vicend...


The end of the year is the perfect time to get your financials in order.


Countrywide says it may face "earnings volatility"

Countrywide Financial Corp. , the largest U.S. mortgage lender, on Monday said it has minimal exposure to nonprime mortgages, but may still experience fluctuating earnings in the near term due to turmoil in the U.S. subprime market.


Dairy InSight Defends Its Record in Face of Review

By JANES, Andrew  INDUSTRY body Dairy InSight is fighting to defend its record in the face of a review that could threaten its existence.   Formed in 2001, Dairy InSight receives more than $40 million a year through a compulsory levy on all dairy farmers.


Vacationers trickling into the Sri Lanka's capital say local towns are struggling to cope with the devastation. By Robert Marquand | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.


Roma, 10:59 - VOLLEY, ALL STAR: LE AZZURRE CONVOCATE

GiovedÃ¬ 10 gennaio a Torino, presso l'Hotel Holiday Inn, si raduna la nazionale azzurra femminile di...


Taliban says targets Cheney in Afghan suicide blast

A Taliban suicide bomber killed up to 12 people at the main U.S. military base in Afghanistan on Tuesday in an attack the rebels said was aimed at Dick Cheney, but the visiting U.S. vice president was not hurt.


Borland stresses easing software project burdens

SAN JOSE, CALIF. -- Borland with its Software Delivery Optimization (SDO) plan is looking to enable users to manage software projects like a business, Borlandâs Boz Elloy, senior vice president of software


An Enron Trial With Big Stakes for Ones Ahead

As the first criminal trial stemming from the financial deals at Enron opens, it will be notable as much for who is not among the six defendants as who is.


Blair urges bold action against "extremism" in Iran

British Prime Minister Tony Blair urged  world leaders on Wednesday to be bolder in supporting leading  moderates against "forces of extremism" in Iran and elsewhere  and in advancing Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking.


Suicide attack on NATO Afghan convoy injures six

A suicide blast hit the Afghan capital, wounding three NATO soldiers and three civilians in the latest in a surge of attacks in Kabul claimed by the extremist Taliban movement.


Calcio, Juve: un giorno di riposo in piÃ¹ a Zambrotta

Permesso speciale, dopo la paura per il gigantesco maremoto, per Gianluca Zambrotta, il difensore della Juventus rientrato nel cuore della notte dalle Maldive insieme al milanista Paolo Maldini. La societÃ


The Linux Phone Standards Forum expects to post its first mobile phone specifications today.


Per il gruppo olandese 1,53 mld +47%, e' boom banking online


Authorities hope that more residents of Falluja will return to their homes after few took up the offer on Thursday.


Zimbabwe banks work overtime to issue new banknotes

Zimbabweans battled Sunday to change temporary currency into new banknotes before it becomes worthless on December 31, as the country's central bank tries to tackle a shortage of cash in the country.


Johannesburg - England's cricket tour to Zimbabwe was on the brink of being called off on Wednesday when the team cancelled its flight to Harare just two days before the first game.


Da oggi Repubblica e L'Espresso mandano in edicolaventi fascicoli settimanali. Prima uscita a euro 4,90                                            Ferrari, va in scena il mito Storia e modelli della Rossa                                                                                Protagonisti e tecnologie del pianeta rosso, venti raffinate miniature "Official Product Ferrari"tutte in metallo, scala 1:43. Dalla leggendaria Daytona alla Testarossa con i radiatori lateralidi VINCENZO BORGOMEO


NEW DELHI -- Eight-year-old Tejas Vohra is used to spending most of his after-school hours watching "Power Rangers," "Transformers" and "Looney Tunes." But these days, one of his favorite superheroes is a cool cartoon version of Hanuman, the monkey-headed Hindu god.


Prosecutors ordered two men to face retrial over a failed plot to bomb Londonâs transit system in 2005.


Home Building Slows to Lowest Rate Since 1993

Housing starts nationwide sank to a 14-year low last month as concern grew about the effects the faltering industry could have on the U.S. economy.


Vitamin C in Pregnancy Ups Child's Asthma Risk?

NEW YORK  - While women who take vitamin E  during pregnancy seem to lower their offspring's risk of asthma  in early childhood, intake of vitamin C may actually raise the  risk, according to a recent study by Scottish researchers.


Prior Agrees to Deal to Pitch for His Hometown Padres

Mark Prior and the San Diego Padres agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract, making him the second postoperative pitcher to join the team in less than a month.


Army deserter back in U.S., faces uncertainty

FORT ERIE, Ontario  - After nearly two years in Canada, U.S. Army deserter Darrell Anderson rode over the Peace Bridge into New York state on Saturday and headed for Kentucky where he will turn himself in to military authorities, he said.


A judge in Belfast is expected to deliver his verdict in the trial of Omagh bomb accused Sean Hoey.


BT to buy services company INS for $196M

U.K. telecommunications carrier BT Group plans to extend its enterprise services offering in the U.S. with the acquisition of International Network Services.


NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Three Lebanese soldiers were killed in pitched battles with al Qaeda-inspired militants at a Palestinian refugee camp on Sunday as Lebanon's worst fighting since the civil war entered its 10th week.


Stocks rally as Fed makes bold rate decision

Stocks jumped the most in four years on Tuesday after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and raised hopes the economy could ride out a prolonged housing slump and turmoil in the credit market.


France Telecom makes 'substantial and significant' investment


Lisbona, 18:20 - DAKAR, SAINZ: ANNULLAMENTO GRAVE PRECEDENTE PER LO SPORT

Il campione di rally Carlos Sainz è tra i piÃ¹ delusi per l'annullamento della Dakar 2008. "E'...


New Free Utility Cuts Vista Install Down to Size

Downsize Windows Vista's famously large installation footprint with a free software tool.


The first time I took Asus's Eee PC laptop on a flight, the security screener assumed it was a portable DVD player.


EU says Boeing aid cost Airbus billions of dollars

The European Union said on Wednesday U.S. subsidies for Boeing Co. had caused Airbus billions of dollars of damage in recent years and described the U.S. response to the charges as weak.


LEMOORE, Calif. - Fed up with students' racy moves, a principal at a California high school has taken the unusual step of canceling the rest of this year's school dances.


Finding No Fish, Ghanaians Turn to Bushmeat, Report Says

Overfishing by subsidized European fleets off the coast of West Africa is hurting local fisheries and forcing people to slaughter wildlife to get enough to eat, researchers said on Thursday.


Security flaws found in fix for Firefox, SeaMonkey

Mozilla Foundation says patch issued in mid-December introduced vulnerability to browser and application suite.


A notorious bandit has been shot dead by police in India after evading them for more than 30 years


Blast in Baghdad Rebel District Kills at Least 35

A huge blast tore through a crowded Baghdad market close to a police station on Tuesday and Reuters witnesses said at least 35 people were killed.


US to tap oil reserve to boost production

NEW YORKâWorld oil prices rose yesterday as concerns over a supply shortage after Hurricane Ivan persisted despite news the United States will lend some oil from its reserves to refineries to make up for lost production.


By Anonymous  The the town of Flower Mound, northwest of Dallas, Texas, has designated two conservation developments, residential projects that cluster dwelling units on smaller lots than are currently zoned to protect and preserve open space.


Photos: Inside Dell's Austin assembly plant

The 300,000-square-foot facility begins to buzz around 8 a.m. and churns continuously for a 10-hour shift (12 on the weekend).


Cgil 'serve trattativa vera', Cisl 'e con nodi gia' risolti'


Shares of Intel Corp. fell nearly 3 percent Wednesday, a day after the world's largest chip maker announced more than 10,000 job cuts that some investors believed were not severe enough.


Blast at Pakistan Shiite Mosque Kills 19

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A suicide attacker detonated a huge bomb inside a crowded Shiite Muslim mosque in eastern Pakistan during Friday prayers, killing at least 19 people and wounding dozens more, officials said.    Police said hundreds of people were inside the Zainabia mosque in the city of Sialkot at the time of the blast, which left body parts scattered inside...


Cisco to Resell EMC Centralized Storage Equipment

EMC Corp. EMC.N and Cisco  Systems Inc. CSCO.O on Monday said they have agreed to a  tentative deal in which Cisco will resell EMC's centralized  network storage equipment to manage data in branch offices.


Motocross linked to damaging physical stress

NEW YORK  - Participation in the sport of motocross seems to cause a number of physical changes that may damage muscle and other tissues in the body, Portuguese researchers report. Whether these effects impact performance and whether antioxidant vitamins can help remains to be determined.


COLUMBIA, South Carolina  - Race became a focus of the Democratic presidential campaign on Sunday with Hillary Clinton accusing rival Barack Obama of distorting remarks she made last week about the 1960s U.S. civil rights movement.


National League Game Summary - Florida at New York

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Damion Easley's two-run homer was part of a three-run seventh inning that put the Florida Marlins ahead for good on the way to a 6-4 win over the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.


U.S. real estate fund sues HSBC over bond deal

A U.S. real estate investment trust sued HSBC Holdings'  broker-dealer unit, alleging it took advantage of the credit crisis to profit at the expense of the fund.


Sun Champions Developers, Disruption Of Big Software Suppliers

TechWeb - CEO Jonathan Schwartz outlines his company's vision for supplying existing and future Web 2.0 companies with the open source tools they'll need.


'Cosi' fan tutti' su Repubblica, Corriere e Stampa


A French Muslim delegation in Iraq says they have proof that two French hostages held by Islamic militants are alive, even though France


Central America on flooding alert after storms

Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico geared up for flooding from rain-swollen rivers Thursday in the wake of two devastating hurricanes which left more than 47 dead and scores missing this week.


Pakistan's former PM Sharif being deported

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was being deported on Monday about four hours after arriving at Islamabad airport, a senior government official said.


IAEA: Nuclear materials disappeared from Iraq

Equipment and material that could be used in developing nuclear weapons have disappeared from Iraq and could be misused because of the chaos in the country, the head of the UN's atomic watchdog agency warned.


Q&A:    &#39If Journalism Becomes Further Marginalised, Look Out, World...&#39

ROME, Oct 29 (IPS) - Shrinking newsrooms, declining sales and audiences,  vanishing foreign correspondents, concentration of ownership,  shrivelling papers...is journalism imploding? Can independent  journalism survive?


Disney's Eisner Says He Was 'Amused' by Ovitz

Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Michael Eisner on Monday downplayed his supposedly close friendship with Michael Ovitz, saying he was "amused" by the executive whose rocky tenure as the company president has landed both men in a shareholder lawsuit.


The Bahamian immigration minister resigns over claims he abused his position to help Anna Nicole Smith


Insurgent Admits Iran, Syria Links on Tape

An Iraqi militant suspected of involvement in beheadings and other bloody attacks told Iraqi authorities that his group has links with Iran and Syria, according to a tape aired Friday by an Arabic TV station funded by the U.S. government.


The eurozone's near-perfect recovery remains on track with economic confidence dipping only slightly this month and inflation remaining within the European Central Bank's target range.


A Harvard researcher finds that sites certified by Truste are twice as


Rugby: New Zealand expects to make millions out of Lions' tour

WELLINGTON : The British and Irish Lions have agreed to play an extra match in their three Test tour of New Zealand next year, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) revealed.


PARIS - Descendants of the native American warrior Crazy Horse want a change in the famed Paris strip club named after him. Alfred Red Cloud, a member of the Oglala Sioux tribe, delivered a letter Saturday to the operators of the Crazy Horse saloon asking them to change the club's name...


MOSUL, IRAQ - Insurgents tried to ram a truck carrying half a tonne of explosives into a US military post in northern Iraq, then attacked troops in a major battle that killed 25 militants and one American.


the billionaire founder and CEO of Softbank -- says Softbank issued a statement protesting the Japanese government's plan to allocate the 800mhz band exclusively to two existing mobile-phone operators.


Tension built to a fever pitch yesterday as President Bush and John Kerry ran neck and neck into the homestretch in a final frenzied sprint around the battleground states.


LOGAN, Utah - A perfect record probably isn't going to be enough to get Utah into the Bowl Championship Series. The unbeaten Utes slipped one spot to seventh in the BCS standings yesterday, a drop that could


Iraq aims to end immunity of security firms

Iraq wants to tighten control over security contractors after a deadly shooting incident involving the U.S. firm Blackwater, ending their long immunity from Iraqi prosecution, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.


NEC boffins develop 3D paint, spray it on laptops

For once, worth watching it dry? NEC designers must have been working overtime if its latest creation is anything to go by: a coloured casing for its LaVie compact notebook with a unique 3D optical effect.â¦


Despite Tour Championship loss, Woods back to No. 2 in the ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (Sports Network) -- Tiger Woods may have squandered a 54-hole lead for only the third time in his PGA Tour career Sunday at the Tour Championship, but his second-place finish was enough to


Trump Casinos Seek Bankruptcy Protection

Donald Trump attends the Conde Nast Traveler 17th Annual Readers Choice Awards, held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in the new Time Warner Center, in New York in this Thursday, October 7, 2004, file photo.


Oram's Century Lifts New Zealand to 352-9 in First Cricket Test

Jacob Oram smashed 125 not out to lift New Zealand's cricketers to 352-9 at lunch on day two of the first Test at Brisbane, turning the match after Australia had the better of the opening day.


Movie Review | 'The Boy Who Cried Bitch: The Adolescent Years': The Life of a Trust Fund Punk

There may be a point to âThe Boy Who Cried Bitch: The Adolescent Years,â but the film is so clumsily written and directed that any potential for enlightenment is suffocated.


Ravens Keep Manning From Tying Marino's Mark for Scoring Passes in ...

As Peyton Manning loosened up his right arm a few minutes before kickoff, stretching his shoulder and his back in a quiet moment on the field, Ray Lewis emerged from a tunnel in a full sprint in Manning's direction.


Il numero uno di Klm succede a Fernando Conte


Several thousand ethnic Albanians marched through Kosovo's capital Saturday protesting a U.N. plan on the province's future, saying the proposal falls short of granting it full independence from Serbia.


Plus: Original blogger: You're doin' it wrong. Find out what people are saying on News.com Extra.


IBM readies 32-way Xeon server, hints at Opteron blade

IBM expects to ship a new 32-processor server based on Intel's Xeon processors in the first half of next year and may begin selling its first high-density "blade" server based on Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD's) Opteron processor, a company executive said in an interview Tuesday.


MORRISTOWN, New Jersey (Ticker) - If the college football season were to end today, Southern California and Miami surprisingly would meet for the national championship at the Orange Bowl on January 4. The


What will $300 buy in a digital camera this year? A comparison of a dozen models to see how much quality (and how many megapixels) you can get.


NATO Postpones Meeting with Ukraine Minister

NATO has postponed a meeting due on Thursday between its foreign ministers and their Ukrainian counterpart but will seek early talks with a foreign minister of a "new and legitimate" Ukraine government, NATO sources said.


Marion Jones should lose all her Olympic and championship medals if she is found guilty of taking illegal drugs. That is the view of World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) chief Dick Pound, who feels that the triple


U.S. shares looked set for a mixed   opening on Tuesday, as oil rebounded after an attack on the   U.S. Embassy in Syria while investors held back buying ahead of   data that should give clues on the health of the U.S. economy.


IRAQ: BIGLEY: GIALLO SULLE ULTIME ORE E SPUNTA LA MANO DELL'MI6

LONDRA - Un ultimo appello disperato al premier Tony Blair, pochi istanti prima della decapitazione, che finisce su internet. Una breve fuga finita tragicamente dove ora sembra spuntare la mano dei servizi


Europe Is Said to Be Close to Allowing Bid by Oracle

The European Union's competition commissioner could be ready to allow Oracle to proceed with its $7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for PeopleSoft.


President Bush and Democrat John F. Kerry vied for advantage Thursday on the closely watched issue of health care, with the challenger demanding


Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who is being treated for thyroid cancer, will be absent from the bench this week, the US Supreme Court said.


Blair Rules Out Iraq Civilian Death Toll Probe

British Prime Minister Tony Blair rejected a call Wednesday for an independent inquiry into the civilian death toll in the US-led war in Iraq.


Tens of thousands of demonstrators and delegates to the Republican National Convention have taken the place of screaming fans lined up for the MTV Video Music Awards, as the show prepares to go live from Miami for the first time Sunday.


Each of the primary story lines on "Grey's Anatomy" moved forward this week, but it was Alex who owned the episode.


A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked an order that the Internal Revenue Service be given the names of people who acquired materials from a Web site on how to defeat the tax laws.


Burrell and Howard power Phillies in rout

Pat Burrell went 4-for-4, hit his 20th home run, and drove in four runs, and Ryan Howard hit his 30th shot of the season to power the Philadelphia Phillies to a 14-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.


Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer seemed to intentionally avoid uttering the "G-word" Thursday but spared no punches in blasting archrival Google Inc.


You'll be hankering for these haulers, all of which boast high-end features with low-end price tags.


England's top order batsmen crumble against South Africa A in Potchefstroom.


Toyota net up 7.5 pct on emerging market growth

Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) reported a 7.5  percent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday thanks to speedy  growth in China, Russia and other emerging markets.


New Delhi: American nanotechnology researchers at the University of Illinois have demonstrated a tiny, implantable detector that could one day allow diabetics to monitor their glucose levels continuously without ever having to draw a blood sample.


LOS ANGELES  - Rotten Tomatoes, the online movie site that aggregates critics' reviews, tossed out its ninth annual Golden Tomato Awards on Monday, hailing "Ratatouille" as its best-reviewed wide-release movie of 2007.


Many Red Flags Preceded a Recall of Hamburger

Questions have been raised about whether the meat industry has been given too much leeway to police itself.


The Paths They Took: Five Gambles, Five Altered Lives

These lives, abruptly transformed by illness, had one element in common: they pinned their hopes on experimental or unproven treatments.


Thirty minutes until the start of the Vermont City Marathon, and I still couldn't activate one of my gadgets for tracking speed and distance. Fifteen minutes. Five. And the starting horn went off. I gave up fiddling to focus on my race.


Siviglia, 12:17 - CALCIO, SIVIGLIA: KANOUTE RIFIUTA DI INDOSSARE MAGLIA 'SATANICA'

L'attaccante del Siviglia Frederic Kanoute si rifiuta di vestire la maglia del Siviglia, che ha come...


Making a Southwestern Burrito from Scratch

Dedicated to people who live where they have no kitchen and in particular nostalgiphile.    Geek Soul Food  Like programming or systems administration, making a burrito is a process. Here is the step by step process for the Not-Quite-Perfect-Bean-and-Cheese Tex-Mex burrito, from the Southwestern US. It's for those who are overseas and can't buy an actual package of fresh flour tortillas. If you have a full kitchen, this recipe will be a good place to start.    This is not the ideal way to make a burrito but you will end up with a tasty meal.


Go ahead, be contrarian -- just make sure you're right.


SAN'A, Yemen Sept. 29, 2004 - A Yemeni judge sentenced two men to death and four others to prison terms ranging from five to 10 years Wednesday for orchestrating the 2000 suicide bombing of the USS Cole, an


Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at Mount Sinai Medical Center on Wednesday morning, and a security supervisor said parts of the hospital were being evacuated.


Northeastern was halfway there yesterday. The Huskies were ahead by 11 points at the break, the first time in seven games they led at halftime, and appeared en route to their first victory of the season.


FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.  -- DeAngelo Hall faces ''substantial discipline'' that may include a suspension following his meltdown on the field and on the sideline against Carolina.


MasterCard wins court ruling against Visa fee

A Manhattan federal judge has ordered Visa USA to stop charging a special fee that penalized debit card issuers for jumping to smaller rival MasterCard Inc. .


G8 trumpets Africa aid deal as summit ends

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany  - World powers on Friday pledged $60 billion to fight AIDS and other diseases ravaging Africa but development campaigners complained the Group of Eight had offered little fresh cash for the poor.