HUD: Regulation Hurts Affordable Housing

Burdensome state and local  regulations hurt efforts to build housing that is affordable  for low- and middle-income people, and the problem has only  worsened over the past decade, a U.S. government report said on  Monday.


Presidente afghano ordina l'apertura di un'inchiesta


Dell will set out Thursday to conquer markets dominated by Apple, Hewlett-Packard and others with products that include its first small digital music player, photo printer and plasma TV.


Ruling Helps Prosecutors in Death Penalty Cases

A Supreme Court decision makes it easier to remove potential jurors who express ambivalence about the death penalty.


It may have been raining outside in Seville today but it didn't dampen the mood of either the Spanish or American teams, as they appeared before the world's press.


About.com and PriceGrabber Partner for Product Shopping Reviews  About.com, the consumer advice and information portal, today announced the continued build out of its commerce capabilities through a partnership with PriceGrabber.com, the comparison shopping site. Visitors seeking comparison shopping tips on About.com can link easily to the PriceGrabber engine through the "Compare ...


New Delhi: Bharti Tele-Ventures along with six other mobile operators in the South-East Asian region have formed a joint venture company called Bridge Mobile Pte Ltd with an aim to create a common regional cellular infrastructure.


Books of The Times: Murder by Mail in Gilded Age New York

This account of a famous double poisoning and ensuing trial is a heady tale of sin, sex, jealousy and revenge in sepia-toned Manhattan.


AFRICA/CONGO RD - Mentre si attende la conclusione della Conferenza di pace per il Kivu i combattimenti continuano Goma (Agenzia Fides)- Il 22 gennaio Ã¨ prevista la conclusione della Conferenza di pace per il nord e il sud Kivu che si tiene a Goma, capoluogo del nord Kivu, nellÂest della Repubblica Democratica del Congo (vedi Fides 8/1/2008). Lo ha annunciato il ...


World Business Briefing: Canada: Bombardier Posts Loss on Write-Off

Bombardier, the commercial aircraft maker, posted a quarterly loss after writing off its investment in the Metronet Rail subway unit in Britain.


Water Worlds: Astronomer Predicts Many Earth-Like Planets      (SPACE.com / LiveScience.com)

SPACE.com / To most common terrestrial dwellers, there's no place like Earth. But new simulations show that many Earth-like planets might exist outside of our solar system.


LONDON: A leading Indian bio-tech firm is on the cusp of manufacturing a revolutionary new, UK-developed vaccine, which would not require to be refrigerated and thus sweep away one of the biggest drawbacks of the preventive jab since Jenner introduced


Israeli rabbinic authorities have abruptly called on Jews to shun a major Christian tourism event, baffling and upsetting evangelical groups that traditionally have been big supporters of the Jewish state.


A watchdog group says the $14 billion blueprint for rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina is a muddled wish-list of projects


Roma, 12:33 - CALCIO, CASIRAGHI: VORREI TOTTI ALLE OLIMPIADI

Pierluigi Casiraghi, ct della Nazionale under 21 che parteciperà alle Olimpiadi di Pechino, i...


âKite Runnerâ Boys Are Sent to United Arab Emirates

After months of worrying and diplomatic wrangling, the movie studio that is releasing âThe Kite Runnerâ has whisked to safety four young actors.


Ali Gerba scored three goals in the first half and Canada reached the Gold Cup semifinals for the second time in the last four tournaments with a 3-0 win over Guatemala on Saturday.


A US gamer builds a machine to help him reach the final points he needed to finish a game.


Dell gets set to roll out its PowerEdge 1855 blade server line a home-grown design, this month.


TONY BLAIR was today set to urge unionists and republicans to do the deal to transform Northern Irelandâs deadlocked peace process.


Probably the best that can be said for Providence is that the Friars never gave up cranking shots at Kevin Regan. But they were all blanks.


UPDATE 1-Hedge funds don't need more regulation-Greenspan

US hedge funds do not need more regulation or monitoring, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said in written responses released on Tuesday to questions from lawmakers.


Purported new bin Laden tape released: report

Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden released a videotape on the sixth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, in which he praised one of the hijackers who attacked the United States, CNN reported on Tuesday.


Toyota, Japan's biggest automaker, plans to invest some 100 billion yen ($830 million) to build a sport utility vehicle plant in Mississippi, the Nikkei business daily said on Tuesday.


Despite Concerns, NASA Will Launch Shuttle as Scheduled

NASA had briefly considered delaying next Tuesdayâs mission after an independent group of engineers raised concerns about microscopic cracks in three heat shield panels that protect the shuttleâs wings.


Firenze, 16:28 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: FESTEGGIA 100 ANNI ALLO STADIO CON SARTI

Tina Dolfi, tifosa della Fiorentina, ha festeggiato i suoi 100 anni guardando dalla tribuna d'onore,...


Sony Debuts Double Layer DVD Burner for Mac

The new DRX-710UL-T allows users to record up to four hours of high-quality MPEG-2 video or up to 8.5 GB of data, music and/or images on compatible DVD+R DL media.


Manning makes most of first Super Bowl trip

Peyton Manning made the most of his first  chance at Super Bowl glory, refusing to let the elements rain  on his parade as he marched the Colts to a 29-17 victory over  the Chicago Bears on Sunday.


Wisconsin is almost the kind of state Hillary Rodham Clinton would have invented to win a Democratic presidential primary, brimming with whites and working class voters who usually support her. A poor performance there Tuesday would raise big questions about her candidacy.


Are your 401(k) plan's fees too high? Finding out is worth the effort

Your retirement dreams are probably riding on your 401(k) plan. Is it up to the job?


Messaggio inviato alla moglie da un italiano di ritorno dall' ...

Avvisata la polizia, si Ã¨ messa in moto l'intelligence di mezzo mondo. Interrogato, Antonio Casale, non verrÃ  denunciato. SYDNEY - Quando si dice scherzare col fuoco. Per una sciocca burla su un presunto


Comcast welcomes FCC inquiry into traffic management

Cable-modem service provider Comcast said Wednesday that it would welcome a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) investigation into its broadband traffic management practices.FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, said the commission would investigate complaints that Comcast was blocking some peer-to-peer (P-to-P) traffic. An Associated Press investigation published in October found that Comcast was slowing traffic connected through the popular BitTorrent file-sharing program.A Comcast spokeswoman said Wednesday that the company had not yet received information requests from the FCC. Comcast, in a statement, also defended its practice of sometimes slowing P-to-P traffic during peak traffic times."We look forward to responding to any FCC inquiries regarding our broadband network management," David Cohen, Comcast's executive vice president, said in the statement. "We believe our practices are in accordance with the FCC's policy statement on the Internet where the commission clearly recognized that reasonable network management is necessary for the good of all customers."Comcast will work with the FCC to better inform customers about broadband network management, the statement said. "Comcast does not, has not, and will not block any Web sites or online applications, including peer-to-peer services," Cohen said.Martin also said the FCC would look into complaints that Verizon Wireless and other wireless carriers were blocking access to text-messaging on their networks. In September, Verizon Wireless denied Naral Pro-Choice America, an abortion rights group, access when the group asked to allow Verizon customers to sign up for its text-messaging alerts. Verizon reversed the decision a day later.A Verizon Wireless spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to a request for comments on Martin's CES speech.In December, eight consumer and public-interest groups -- including Public Knowledge, the Consumer Federation of America and Consumers Union -- filed a complaint with the FCC, saying mobile phone providers should not be able to block text messages from political groups and advertisers.Public Knowledge and Free Press, both critical of provider traffic blocking, praised Martin's CES statements. Public Knowledge is pleased that the FCC is "willing to stand by their principles to protect American consumers," the group said in a statement. "We look forward to FCC proceedings that will determine what are legitimate uses of power by telecom companies, and which are not."


Milicic still hopes to be part of 2003 class reunion

The NBA All-Star weekend has taken on the look of a class reunion in recent years with the top picks of the 2003 draft hogging centre stage.


U.S. stocks rebounded on Monday after  easing oil prices gave investors relief, while generally  positive earnings announcements from retailers fueled the  improved sentiment.


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


Iran tops the list of "potential trouble-spots" worldwide, according to US Vice-President Dick Cheney.


Kraft Chief Outlines Turnaround Strategy

Brought in last year to turn Kraft around, chief executive Irene B. Rosenfeld wants to redefine the company and invigorate her staff by encouraging risk taking.


India-Nepal oil pipeline to ensure smooth supplies

India is to build a pipeline into Nepal to ensure smooth supply of petroleum products in the Himalayan nation torn by an increasingly violent Maoist insurgency, an Indian oil official said on Thursday.


U.S. hiring surprisingly strong in November

A stronger-than-forecast 132,000 jobs were created in November, according to a government report on Friday that implied the U.S. economy had more underlying resilience than previously thought.


Campaigning Is Furious on Final Weekend Before Big Vote

On Saturday the presidential nominating fight carried the intensity normally reserved for the closing days of a general election campaign.


Supreme Court to Hear ISP, Cable Dispute

The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether cable companies must open their high-speed lines to rival Internet providers.


Derick Rethans' Blog: eZ Components 2007.2

According to this new post from Derick Rethans, the eZ Components group has release the latest edition of their component set - version 2007.2.   Today we released the next version of eZ Components. In this release, there are two new components.  These two new components are:  Tree - enables you to create, manipulate and query tree structures (with multiple compatible backends for gathering the data from) Webdav - allows for the quick and easy setup of a WebDAV-enabled server.   You can find out more about these components and many more included in the component library at the project's website (as well as this latest download).


Paul Davis and Kelvin Torbert led a balanced offense with 15 points each and No. 23 Michigan State beat North Carolina-Asheville 92-63 on Wednesday night.


World oil prices jumped briefly on  Wednesday after a television station in Tulsa, Oklahoma -- the  No. 62 U.S. media market -- posted an erroneous story about a  refinery fire on its Web site.


Cuba's Episcopal Church is to consecrate the first female bishop in the developing world.


5:02 pm: Fla. supreme court rules against law keeping woman alive

MIAMI _ Florida's highest court ruled unanimously Thursday that Gov. Jeb Bush, R, violated a "cornerstone of American democracy" when he overrode a court decision and ordered doctors


A robotic arm able to carry out an intricate life-saving heart operation is being pioneered by UK surgeons.


Ukraine hit by strikes, protests after election results

Ukraine's opposition announced plans to block off key roads and teachers went on strike in parts of the country as protests over disputed election results stretched into the fourth day.


I toscani vincono 2-0 a Perugia. Il Torino passa a Pescara, Genoa bloccato dal Verona, risalgono Piacenza e Cesena. Gara sospesa a Bergamo. MILANO, 26 ottobre 2004 - L'Empoli batte il Perugia al Curi, 0-2, e


The concrete is crumbling, trees have grown through the bleachers, and the restrooms are unusable. But thanks to $8 million included in the supplemental state budget signed by Governor Mitt Romney yesterday, Somerville's Dilboy Field has a bright future.


Gary Matthews Jr. apologized to the Los Angeles Angels for causing a distraction to the team during spring training.


US Military Modernizes With Troop Realignment

Top US Defense officials say President Bush's plan to reposition American military power overseas is intended to put US forces in a better position to respond to potential conflicts and the threat posed by terrorism. To do that, tens of thousands of ...


The United States said on Wednesday Iran   was "aggressively" pursuing atom bombs and should face   sanctions now, but EU allies stressed it was not too late for   talks on a negotiated solution to its disputed nuclear work.


Motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson  Inc  said on Friday that 2007 earnings would come in 4  percent to 6 percent lower than last year because of tough  times for U.S. consumers, sending its shares down 7 percent.


Israel Palestinian State Shelved with U.S. Blessing

Israel's plan to withdraw from some  occupied land aims to rule out a Palestinian state  indefinitely, with full U.S. approval, Prime Minister Ariel  Sharon's chief of staff said on Wednesday.


LOS ANGELES  Â Johnny Grant, the avuncular honorary mayor of Hollywood who traveled the world as Tinseltown's No. 1 cheerleader for more than a half-century, has died. He was 84.


Earlier blooms. Less snow to shovel. Unseasonable warm spells. Signs that winters in the Northeast are losing their bite have been abundant in recent years and now researchers have nailed down numbers to show just how big the changes have been.


UFOs? Nope -- fighter jets, Air Force says

Ten Air Force Reserve F-16 fighter jets were the cause of the lights seen over parts of central Texas earlier this month that many believed to be UFOs, according to an Air Force Reserve news release.


SEATTLE -- States pressing for continued scrutiny of Microsoft Corp.'s business practices failed to support their argument with evidence, the software maker said in a court filing Friday.


Infineon Technologies, the second-largest chip maker in Europe, said Wednesday that it planned to invest about $1 billion in a new factory in Malaysia to expand its automotive chip business and be closer to customers in the region.


Depression Off Georgia Coast; Strong Hurricane Deep In Atlantic

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Plenty of people in Florida aren't thinking beyond Hurricane Charley, but forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami say it's getting busy in the tropics.


Presidente Ferrari ribadisce importanza mercato asiatico


Roger Federer leads Andre Agassi two sets to one before rain interrupts their US Open quarter-final.


What happens when a philanthropic project becomes so popular that it has trouble keeping up with demand?


Looking for mistakes or fraud can take close examination.


Gul: Turkish Hostage In Iraq Mithat Civi Released

ANKARA - ''Turkish truck driver Mithat Civi, taken hostage in Iraq on Saturday, was released,'' Turkish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said on Monday.


altitude without the heart-stopping barrel rolls that vexed the craft's qualifying flight on Wednesday. world altitude record for a fixed-wing aircraft, set in 1963 by the experimental X-15 rocket plane.


Google: personal assistant, or global overlord?

Blog: Once again, bloggers ask: is Google moving toward the dark side?


Parmalat, oggi la prima udienza preliminare

E' iniziata qualche minuto dopo le 10 la prima udienza preliminare per il processo Parmalat. L'Aula Magna del palazzo di giustizia di Milano Ã¨ gremita di avvocati. Per ospitare tutte le parti il giudice ha


Yao Thrills Capacity Crowd at First China NBA Game

Yao Ming's Houston Rockets squeezed past the Sacramento Kings on Thursday in the first NBA game to be played in China, a country the fast-growing basketball league deems a potential marketing mecca.


Premier Haniyeh chiede la liberazione del giornalista


Worldwide Report Says Amphibians In Danger

Amphibians are experiencing a precipitous decline across the globe, according to the first comprehensive world survey of the creatures, which include frogs, toads and salamanders.


Ozzy Osbourne unveils plans for free concert fest

Ozzy Osbourne surprised the music industry on Tuesday with plans to stage this year's Ozzfest, his annual U.S. summer hard-rock extravaganza, as a first-of-its kind free event.


LOS ANGELES  - When this new Pussycat Dolls reality series was announced last year, an executive with the CW used the phrase "female empowerment" to describe its essence. When you see scantily clad young women singing and gyrating together on a stage, the feminist ideal is what first springs to mind. Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan would surely concur.


Il Nikkei salito a 390,42 punti in piu' di chiusura ieri


The US government says it will maintain oversight of the internet but with far less hands-on involvement.


Experts Investigating Source of Mosul Explosion

Explosives experts are investigating the source of a single, large explosion on a US base in southwest Mosul, Iraq, Task Force Olympia Commander Army Brig.


Tom Shanklin scores a record-equalling four tries as Wales overwhelm Romania.


WILMINGTON -- There were precious few bright spots for the Bruins in 2005-06, but one of them was the play of rookie right wing Brad Boyes. Boyes finished third among NHL rookies in assists (43) and points (69) and earned NHL All-Rookie Team honors.


A doctor who admitted hastening the deaths of two dying babies is cleared of misconduct.


Video choc lo mostra mentre sale su bus diretto a Birmingham


U.S. President George W. Bush will meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Jordan next week amid rising sectarian violence in Iraq and after Iran-Iraq summit in Tehran.


Arts & entertainment: Joe Wright's adaptation of Ian McEwan's Atonement picks up seven nominations in Los Angeles


Manufacturers urge tough stance on China

Upset over a soaring trade deficit with China, U.S. manufacturers pressed the Bush administration on Monday to take a hard line with the Chinese on currency and other trade issues.


In sparatoria e' rimasta uccisa una guardia del corpo


Thai death toll from killer waves rises to 4,541, including 2,230 ...

BANGKOK : The confirmed death toll in Thailand's tsunami disaster on Friday rose to 4,541, including 2,230 foreigners. There were 2,128 Thai victims and 183 bodies whose race could not be determined, said


Which of the following four current or potential 2008 presidential candidates registered a higher level of name recognition among registered voters than the other three, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press?


From Moscow to Washington to New Delhi and points in between, dismay and condemnation poured forth Thursday over the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, along with concern for the stability of the volatile region.


The Caucus Blog: McCain Makes the Most of One-Liner

John McCainâs campaign is putting his "tied up" remark to use in a television spot that it says is to begin running in New Hampshire.


Incumbent Mesic Leads Presidential Race in Croatia

ZAGREB, Croatia  - Croatians voted for president  Sunday, with liberal incumbent Stjepan Mesic expected to win a  second term and help shepherd the former Yugoslav republic's  planned 2009 entry into the European Union.


China, host of six-party talks aimed at reining in North Korea's nuclear program, on Thursday described North Korea's failure to meet a deadline to account for its nuclear activities as a natural delay.


A new fund is the first exchange-traded fund listed in the United States to focus exclusively on mainland Chinese companies.


This has been another month of growth for manufacturing and the economy in general, although the latest monthly report on business from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) indicates that the rate of manufacturing growth is slowing down.


Drive to Nab Last German Nazis to Begin in January

The Nazi-hunting Simon Wiesenthal Center will begin a campaign in January to flush out the last surviving Nazi war criminals in Germany, the head of the center's Jerusalem office said Sunday.


Chicago Sun-Times Reaches Labor Deal with Workers

Unionized editorial employees at Hollinger International Inc.'s Chicago Sun-Times agreed to a tentative new labor contract on Wednesday, averting a threatened strike, a spokeswoman for the employees said.


Car bombs attack Iraqi police station in Baghdad

An injured man was sent to the hospital, Baghdad, Dec. 4, 2004.Twin car bombs blew up near a police station close to the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad on Saturday, killing six Iraqi policemen and wounding at least 35 others.


OWNERS of the schooner Penelope, Michael and Jeannette Clarke have arranged a part exchange for another vessel which at the moment is being sailed to the Falklands from Germany.


Chris Carpenter was dominant again, showing no mercy to a former teammate. Carpenter carried a shutout into the eighth inning for his 100th career win, outpitching Matt Morris in his return in St. Louis and leading the Cardinals over the San Francisco Giants 6-1 Saturday.


Billionaire jumps into the Hollywood Video fray

PORTLAND, Ore. Dallas-based Blockbuster Incorporated may have more competition in its bid to acquire Hollywood Video. Billionaire Carl Icahn has jumped into the Hollywood Video takeover fray.


Three dead, thousands evacuated as Kolkata flooded

Three people were electrocuted and more than 2,000 evacuated after the heaviest rains in 23 years left large parts of the eastern Indian city of Kolkata under water.


White House press corps evacuated from work center

The press center across the street from the White House was briefly evacuated on Monday after a bomb-sniffing dog prompted a security check of an Israeli vehicle, U.S. officials said.


Westwood closes in on first title of 2004

Briton Lee Westwood closed in on his first title of 2004 when he claimed the third-round lead in the Sun City Golf Challenge on Saturday.


Some excerpts from Fred Thompson's correspondence from 1994 to 2002, which is stored in the archives at the University of Tennessee:


Nelson Mandela celebrated his 89th birthday Wednesday by joining with other Nobel peace laureates, politicians and development experts to form a "council of elders" dedicated to fostering peace and resolving global crises.


Home prices in 10 cities drop a record in Nov: S&P

Home prices in 10 major metropolitan areas fell a record 8.4 percent in the year through November, suggesting the housing slump is worsening, according to a Standard & Poor index released on Tuesday.


At least 75 people have been killed in a truck bomb attack near a Shia mosque in Baghdad, Iraqi police say.


Hartford posts higher earnings, beats view

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc , the fourth-largest U.S. insurer by assets, said on Thursday that third-quarter net income rose 12 percent, helped by growth in its life insurance operations.


Ambien, the popular sleep medication known for its odd side effects, helps a 48-year-old woman out of a near vegetative state. In Bodyhack.


F.D.A. Finds Increase in Suicide Symptoms for Patients Using Seizure Medications

The increased risks are small, but doctors said that the increased risk did not outweigh the benefits of the drugs.


Ordinati otto 787-8 per complessivi 1,3 miliardi di dollari


Mozilla opens the doors on Messaging subsidiary

Thunderbird is go The Mozilla Foundation has opened up a new subsidiary tasked with developing the Thunderbird email software package.â¦


Sharon tells army to prepare to leave Gaza under fire

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the Israeli Army to prepare itself for an evacuation under fire from the Gaza Strip where a Palestinian militant was shot dead in a botched bombing Sunday.


Mylan chief assails Icahn's plan to stall King acquisition

By MIKE CRISSEY, Associated Press Writer, The Associated Press. Icahn, one of the 1980s most prolific corporate raiders, bought 18.


A play on 'Manchester', the term can describe an era, a scene and a genre of British indie music which emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s when the city became famous for a number of high-profile ...


Casini frena sulla Finanziaria "Approfondire il tetto di spesa"

ROMA, 3 OTTOBRE 2004 - Il tetto del +2% all' aumento delle spese, previsto dalla legge finanziaria all' articolo 3, va valutato nella sua portata che ''appare, a prima vista, non facilmente configurabile ed e' comunque assai piu' ampia delle disposizioni


A former asylum seeker who exploited immigrant workers is sentenced to seven years for money laundering.


Bruti Liberati (Anm), ministro responsabile dello sfascio


Wall Street was expected to rebound from recent losses when U.S. stocks resume trading on Thursday, helped by lower oil prices, renewed signs of corporate activity and news of a hefty contract for Boeing .


Video iPods help Rockies prepare for game

Three hours before a start against Florida, Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Jennings sits in front of his locker, puts on his headphones and stares at his video iPod.


Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is joining forces with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger to make a movie spanning three decades in the music business.


Man Charged in Illinois Capitol Shooting

A man suspected in the shooting death of an unarmed Capitol security guard was arrested Tuesday as he knocked on doors asking people for a ride to the police station, authorities said.


The congregation of Southland Christian Church is being asked to send letters of love and support to troubled pop star Britney Spears, described by the pastor as having made "devastating life choices."


Tories accuse ministers of airbrushing out of existence Tony Blair's Respect agenda


Cheney, Edwards Take Center Stage in Debate

Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen.  John Edwards take center stage in the White House campaign on  Tuesday in a televised debate that gained new significance  after a series of polls showed the race tightening.


Sharapova sinks Serena in season ending WTA Championships

LOS ANGELES: Teenager Maria Sharapova capped her stunning tennis year by overcoming an injured Serena Williams 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the final of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships yesterday.


US lifestyle guru Martha Stewart begins a five-month prison term for lying about her investments.


Playing two matches in 24 hours is a challenge, so when Winchester and Reading's girls' soccer teams faced off yesterday after both played - and won - Friday, the Sachems' coach was concerned fatigue would be a factor.


A Conversation With James E. Lovelock: Updating Prescriptions for Avoiding Worldwide Catastrophe

Environmental scientist and author James E. Lovelock is coming under attack from some environmentalists for his support of nuclear power.


But playing in 'social situations' Teenagers are using violent video games to vent their stress, a new study has found.â¦


Panel to weigh unapproved drug-coated stent use

Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday will consider the risks of drug-coated stents in patients with medical complications who are not approved for the artery-opening heart devices.


Tokyo teens enchanted by grown-up Harry Potter

Japanese teens in wizard costumes went into a frenzy at the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" on Thursday, cheering actor Daniel Radcliffe whose coming of age is a big story on- and off-screen.


Ascoli Piceno, 11:45 - CALCIO, SERIE B: NUOVO RINVIO PER ASCOLI-BRESCIA

Ascoli-Brescia non si giocherà neanche oggi. La gara, in programma ieri e rinviata per neve, ...


WOODWARD: '...AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT'

Sir Clive Woodward has confirmed that he will be pursuing a career outside of rugby union, but he refuses to be drawn on whether it will be at Southampton football club.


The Group of Seven major industrial nations agreed yesterday to allow tsunami-stricken countries to defer debt payments, a largely symbolic gesture but one that could boost broader debt-relief initiatives for poor nations later this year.


MySpace Promises Better Protection of Children

The social networking site MySpace announced yesterday that it has reached an agreement with attorneys general from 49 states and the District of Columbia on measures designed to improve the safety of teenagers not only on its popular social networking site, but on the Internet in general.


A gold star rating system aimed at helping food shoppers make healthier choices seems to have some influence — meaning more Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran and Honey Nut Clusters in shopping carts.


Four More Years for Bush; Kerry Concedes in Phone Call to ...

This time around, it won't be a flood of lawyers and hanging chads like in 2000. In a call to President Bush Wednesday morning shortly after 11 am (EST), Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry (D) conceded the 2004


U.S. durable goods orders fall, home sales rise

Sales of new U.S. homes unexpectedly   rose in August after July sales came in much weaker than first   thought, while new orders for durable goods fell, according to   government reports on Wednesday that signaled continued   economic softness.


The leader of a polygamist sect agrees to be extradited to Utah on charges that he arranged marriages between minors and older men.


Sun Asks S.E.C. to Allow Blog Fiscal Filings

The chief of Sun Microsystems has asked the S.E.C. to allow companies to disclose financial information through their blogs.


Sukanya Verma finds out why some of the hottest offscreen couples fail to make hit screen pairs.


Indian bandit goes out in blaze of gunfire

INDIA'S most wanted bandit has been killed in a jungle shoot-out with police after more than 30 years on the run. Koose Muniswamy Veerappan, 60, had been accused of murdering police officers, slaughtering elephants and kidnapping a movie star.


France faces second day of transport chaos

France faced a second day of paralysed public transport Friday as two rail unions continued to strike over planned pension reforms and services only slowly started to resume.


British airline magnate Richard Branson says his company will begin launching paying customers into outer space by 2007 on the world's first commercial space flights.


The proportion of primary school pupils with English as a second language has risen by 73% in a decade.


The family that controls Dow Jones &  Co. said on Thursday that it plans to meet with Rupert  Murdoch's News Corp. to discuss his $5 billion bid to buy the  company, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.


Zee Telefilms has opened yet another flank in its legal battle with ESPN-Star Sports over the issue of cricket telecast rights for the next four years.


Morgan Stanley said Wednesday that its net income increased 41 percent in the latest quarter, setting a record for the securities firm.


Americans who buy the smallest cars on the market are twice as likely to have fatal accidents as drivers of midsize and larger vehicles, according to a report being released today by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.


School trip provision is "patchy" and requires Â£30m more of government money, according to MPs.


US Seeking the Right Blend for the World Cup

Sixty minutes into a World Cup qualifying match in Jamaica last month, the United States trailed and risked losing its first game ever to the Reggae Boyz.


SEC sues 'hacker' firm for insider trading

Early access to profits A firm that allegedly hacked into corporate servers to access news releases early has been sued by US market regulators.â¦


'She won't give up on him as long as she draws breath'

It was a "distressed" Baroness Thatcher who spoke to her troubled son on Friday. Anticipating the media scrum outside her Belgravia home, the former prime minister was surrounded by no fewer


Sharon rejects army advice to halt Gaza offensive

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has snubbed the advice of his army chiefs and ordered the continuation of a massive military offensive in the northern Gaza Strip, media reports say.


SEATTLE - An 82-year-old Seattle man whose walking stick was damaged when he struck a younger man who witnesses say had doused him with lighter fluid is getting a replacement cane from the Seattle Police Officers' Guild.  Gus Jones responded to the Jan.


Real Madrid got the win they needed against Roma to progress to Champions League knockout stages. An early goal from Ronaldo and a Luis Figo brace gave Real a 3-0 victory, in a match played behind closed doors at the Stadio Olimpico.


Television's "Dr. Phil" McGraw says he regrets talking about Britney Spears' mental health after visiting her in the hospital, but didn't violate the family's trust.


Lebanon Shuts Down to Mourn Assassinated Hariri

Lebanon shut down on Tuesday to mourn  former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri whose assassination in a  car bomb blast plunged the country into political crisis and  rekindled bitter memories of the 1975-90 civil war.


U.S. antitrust authorities yesterday approved a plan by Lockheed Martin Corp. and Boeing Co. to merge their government rocket businesses, creating a monopoly in a multibillion-dollar market that the Federal Trade Commission acknowledged will probably lead to higher prices and lower quality.


James Hardie Agrees to Cover A$1.5 Bn Asbestos Claims

James Hardie Industries NV, Australia's fourth-biggest building materials maker, agreed to cover an estimated A$1.5 billion ($1.1 billion) shortfall in compensation for sufferers of asbestos diseases.


Powell: US will aid Palestinian elections

Seeing a rare and probably fleeting opportunity to influence the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, the Bush administration is preparing financial assistance to help Palestinians


(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:


British police and animal welfare authorities rescued 84 neglected horses Wednesday from a farm where they had found 31 dead horses, ponies and donkeys, officials said.


India's culture minister offers to resign in a row over whether Hindu gods are mythological figures.


MSN Spaces debuted in its test form as Microsoft became the latest company to offer blogging to the masses. MSN Spaces, which allows users without highly technical skills to set up Web journals, is targeted


Ever since the CIA was created in 1947 to spy on America's Cold War enemies, 38 government committees, commissions and conclaves have urged deep reforms of the long-troubled chief intelligence agency.


Stem Cells Save Vision in Mice with Retinal Malady

NEW YORK  - Scientists may be closing in on a remedy for a common degenerative condition of the retina called retinitis pigmentosa.


Along with their destructive force, hurricanes can have beneficial effects as part of the rhythm of nature. Storms that erode beaches, uproot trees and flatten wildlife habitats may also refresh waterways, revive dry areas and bulk up barrier islands with redistributed sand.


By Mike Duffy, Detroit Free Press  Dec. 18--It's no secret that "SpongeBob SquarePants" soaks up young viewers.


None of Chiron Corp.'s  flu vaccine made at a British plant is safe, which means the U.S. flu vaccine supply will be half of what was expected, U.S. health officials said on Friday.


Philadelphia high-rises evacuated over explosion: report

An apparent utility malfunction on   Thursday caused an underground explosion that forced the   evacuation of several high-rise buildings in central   Philadelphia, Fox television news reported.


Firenze, 15:09 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: PAZZINI PROLUNGA IL CONTRATTO

Giampaolo Pazzini ha prolungato il suo contratto - pare per due anni - con la Fiorentina. La notizia...


Londra, 18:32 - CALCIO, JUVENTUS: IL WEST HAM VUOLE TIAGO

La compagine londinese del West Ham vuole il centrocampista della Juve Tiago a gennaio. Lo rivela il...


Chinese crowds greet the New Year with a bang

Bright, deafening explosions and thick smoke covered China's capital at midnight, as Beijingers celebrated the beginning of the New Year and the end of a firework ban in exuberant fashion.


Police name a family of five who are feared to have drowned during violent storms in the Western Isles.


African Union seeks to unblock peace talks for Sudan's Darfur

African Union mediators sought to break the deadlock at peace talks for Sudan's Darfur region, after negotiations became bogged down over differences on disarmament between Khartoum and two rebel groups.


Oil prices held steady Thursday, with worries over the security of Nigerian supplies lending support despite an unexpected expansion in US crude inventories.


By MICHAEL LIEDTKE  SAN FRANCISCO - After replacing Carleton Fiorina as Hewlett-Packard's chief executive nearly 18 months ago, Mark Hurd quickly cobbled together a successful comeback from the jumbled pieces left behind by one of corporate America's most powerful women.


Managers Move Some Funds to Europe, Asia

U.S. fund managers seem inclined not to make any big shifts in allocations among the major asset classes, but a new Reuters poll shows money moving into Europe outside of the Eurozone and into non-Japan Asia.


New York, 09:53 - BASEBALL, MAJOR LEAGUE: RISULTATI

Risultati delle gare del campionato americano di baseball (MLB) disputate nella notte. In maiuscolo ...


Barcellona, 14:28 - TENNIS, COPPA DAVIS: SPAGNA IN PERU' SENZA NADAL

La Spagna dovrà fare a meno di Rafael Nadal nella sfida del primo turno di Coppa Davis in pro...


Wireless Operators Team on Wi-Fi Roaming

NTT Communications, T-Mobile USA, Telstra, StarHub, and Maxis Communications have joined to establish roaming arrangements that allow customers to use wireless broadband services from Internet access points -- called hotspots" -- in their countries


James Hardie Earnings to Miss Estimates on Boycott

James Hardie Industries NV, Australia's fourth-biggest building materials maker, said full-year profit will miss analysts' estimates because of boycotts by unions protesting the handling of asbestos compensation.


Las Vegas, 10:28 - BASKET, ALL STAR GAME: L'OVEST BATTE L'EST

La Western Conference NBA ha vinto l'All Star Game giocato questa notte a Las Vegas. La Eastern Conf...


19:01, 19:00 - CALCIO, MESSINA; FRANZA: DERBY A PORTE CHIUSE, OCCASIONE PERSA"

"Questo derby era una grande occasione per dimostrare che anche in Sicilia si puÃ² fare calcio e farl...


Europe pushing transparency as answer to market turmoil

With no end in sight to the current credit crisis, Europe's finance chiefs have launched a drive to lift the shroud of opacity over the rarefied world of high finance, which they blame for the turmoil.


Crude oil may rise this week on concern US inventories are falling and supply may be disrupted from Iraq and Russia, according to a weekly Bloomberg News survey of traders and analysts.


Wheat prices surge to record levels on international markets, triggering the threat of rising bread prices.


The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on  Monday that a class-action lawsuit against Philip Morris USA, a  unit of Altria Group Inc. , should not be decided in  federal court, handing a defeat to the tobacco company.


Per potersi opporre a cessioni di attivita' strategiche


Amir Khan has promised to learn from his mistakes after getting off the canvas to win the Commonwealth lightweight title at the end of eight rounds at the O2 Arena here on Saturday.


Disney and China firms to buy stake in NBA China: report

Walt Disney Co. and four Chinese investment firms are set to take an 11 percent stake in the National Basketball Association's Chinese subsidiary, The New York Times reported on Monday.


Yesterday morning YUKOS filed an application in a bankruptcy court in Houston, Texas for restructuring according to American laws.


Rogue ads infiltrate Excite and Rhapsody

When legit sites attack Excite.com and Rhapsody.com are the latest name-brand websites to be found serving advertisements that try to install malware onto users' machines, security researchers said. The sites join a Rogue's Gallery of mainstream destinations that include MySpace, Excite, Blick, and CNN.com, which all have been caught carrying tainted ads over the past few months.â¦


The war in Iraq last night cast a pall over Tony Blair's hopes for using the Labour Party conference in Brighton as the springboard for his ambitions for a third term.


Army Recruits Find Out How Much They Can Be

The feature-length documentary "Army of One" puts a bitterly ironic spin on the Army's best-known recruiting slogan, "Be all that you can be."


Ardue difficolta' per superare clima tra gli schieramenti


Nick Clegg launches campaign for Liberal Democrat leadership.


How the elections will affect US role in Iraq

Lack of a big majority may mean the US will be involved longer to support a 'weak' government.


UPDATE: Harmony In $8.24 Bln Share Bid For Gold Fields

JOHANNESBURG (Dow Jones)--Consolidation in the gold mining sector was shaken awake Monday as Harmony Gold Mining Co. (HMY), the world's sixth-biggest producer by output, launched


The comforts of home got very uncomfortable for the New York Yankees last night. For everybody, really. That enormous sense of superiority that the Yankees and their fans have


Pakistan, India agree to reopen second rail link

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Friday ended a two-day meeting on reviving Khokhrapar-Monabao rail link and agreed to take necessary steps for an early resumption of the train service.


(Source: Palm) This white paper identifi es security threats to corporate data on mobile devices and details how mobile devices can become a "backdoor" to the enterprise. This paper also details how immediate action can be taken to defend against these threats and which issues an IT security manager should be aware of while planning a comprehensive handheld security policy.


Divisive Debate in Israel Ahead of Vote on Gaza Pullout

Israel's parliament is debating Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's proposal to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, a plan that has split the ruling party and divided the country.


Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices  Inc. AMD.N on Tuesday reported a quarterly loss after a  year-earlier profit, weighed by weaker memory chip sales and a  charge related to debt.


Bollicine all'italiana Franciacorta in Festival

Per dieci giorni Roma celebra uno dei vini piÃ¹ affermati. Vitigni di classe e l'orgoglio di non farsi chiamare spumante


Blackstone jumps over 20 percent in debut

Units of giant private equity firm  Blackstone Group LP  surged more than 20 percent in their  stocks market debut Friday, a day after pricing at the top of  the initial public offering's forecast range.


UPDATE: I DIDN'T FAKE BIKE CRASH SAYS KOSTAS

SHAMED Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris last night denied he faked a motorbike crash to escape a drug test ahead of the Olympics. Sydney 200 metres champ Kenteris and fellow sprint star Katerina Thanou withdrew


Sport: Michael Vaughan led from the front with a fine century as England made 366 for five.


High-Def DVD Formats Fight for Dominance

from LPs to compact discs and from VHS to DVD," says Jeff Joseph of the Consumer Electronics Association. "High definition


With tens of thousands of U.S. nuns over age 70, the Roman Catholic Church is facing a massive financial shortfall for the care of retirees in religious orders — a gap that over the long term dwarfs costs from the clergy abuse crisis.


Un professore che cercava di intervenire Ã¨ rimasto leggermente intossicatoE' il terzo episodio vandalico che colpisce l'istituto nel giro di due settimane                                          Cremona, appiccano il fuoco a scuola evacuati quattrocento studenti


OLYMPIC pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva said today she cleared five metres in training earlier this year under competition conditions, nine centimetres more than the world record she set in winning gold in Athens.


Reeve remembered for funding, hope at Rehabilitation Institute of ...

October 11, 2004 - Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago remembers Christopher Reeve. Reeve, 52, died at a New York hospital Sunday just days after attending a benefit for the Chicago center.


Bari, 23:03 - CALCIO, CHRISTILLIN: CONTATTATA DA MINISTRA UCRAINA PER EURO 2012

Evelina Christillin, vicepresidente vicario del Comitato Organizzatore delle Olimpiadi di Torino, &e...


In Argentina, a Museum Unveils a Long-Frozen Maiden

The Museum of High Altitude Archaeology is displaying Los NiÃ±os, three of the best preserved mummies ever found.


Davenport Strikes Back at Pan Pacific Open

World number one Lindsay Davenport began  her quest for a record fifth Pan Pacific Open title with a  comfortable 6-4, 6-3 win over Japan's Saori Obata Thursday.


European equities retreated on Thursday, with technology stocks under pressure after disappointing news from Applied Materials, while the euro's rise to new record highs against the dollar also weighed.


The DVD Forum has approved the physical disc specifications for the rewritable version of HD-DVDs (High Definition/High Density-DVDs), taking the format an important step nearer to mass production.


Chinese teenager rewrites record book in weightlifting

Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - Teenager Liu Chunhong of China set a world record in winning the women's 69kg weightlifting division on Thursday.


E' in ristrutturazione, fiamme sono state circoscritte


Folic acid cut birth defect rate in Canada: study

The Canadian government's order to add folic acid to most cereal products has cut the number of neural tube birth defects in half, according to a study published on Wednesday.


EU governments have agreed that the troubled Galileo satellite navigation network will have to be built with public funds.


Flu jab may not work for oldest patients

Â· Studies have exaggerated benefits, say scientists  Â· Mass vaccine programme called into question


The suspect, Abdel Nur, is expected to make his first appearance in court today or tomorrow.


Tallinn Planning to Establish Business Center in Moscow

The city of Tallinn is searching for private funding for a joint project to establish an Estonian cultural and business center in Moscow, city officials said Wednesday.


A magnitude-5.1 earthquake has rocked the northern Baja California region of Mexico near the U.S. border


Feb. 1, 1893: Lights! Kinetograph! Action!

The United States gets its first film-production studio with the opening of Thomas Edison's "Black Maria."


A Caribbean Corner of Brooklyn, Fighting to Survive

A public market on the edge of Williamsburg may be forced to close by June if the city moves forward with a plan to demolish the building and replace it with housing.


Bologna, 19:20 - Calcio, Mazzone: con moviola in campo basta sudditanza psicologica

Forse c'Ã¨ qualcuno che non vuole la moviola in campo perchÃ¨ ''in queste situazioni ci sguazza'', opp...


Dortmund, 12:51 - CALCIO, BORUSSIA DORTMUND: VIA TECNICO ROEBER

Juergen Roeber ha lasciato la panchina del Borussia Dortmund. Il tecnico era subentrato lo scorso 19...


A Boost to Big Advertisers, Maybe Not to Smaller Ones

Microsoft's bid for Yahoo could provide more choice for big online advertisers living in a Google-centric universe but could hurt small- and mid-sized Internet publishers by taking away one of their options for selling ads on their Web sites.


Assisted-suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian is back in prison after undergoing surgery for a double hernia, his attorney said Monday.


Summary: a Bird? a Plane? No, a Scramjet

SPRINT TO RECORD: A NASA-backed supersonic combustion ramjet — or scramjet — flew on its on power for 10 seconds, setting a world speed record for an air-breathing engine.


Chris Wells ran for 135 yards and a touchdown and No. 10 Ohio State scored 24 consecutive points in the second half to beat Washington 33-14 on Saturday.


Healthy Adults Can Split Vaccine, Study Finds

Is it possible for one dose to protect 5 healthy adults from getting the flu? Yes, according to studies in this week's New England Journal of Medicine.


Police Officer Trapped on Sept. 11 Retires

A Port Authority rookie detective who was among the last people pulled out alive from the rubble of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, retired from the force. "I was just a cop doing my job," he said during an emotional farewell Thursday.


UPDATE 1-Office Depot warns on profit; hurricanes hurt

Office Depot Inc. (ODP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday warned of weaker-than-expected profits for the rest of the year because of disruptions from the string of hurricanes


(Sports Network) - Tim Wakefield tries for his first win in three starts this evening when the Boston Red Sox continue their three-game series with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Fenway Park.


The hits just keep on coming at Nortel (NYSE: NT), the ever-increasingly less-massive Canadian telecommunications and data networking equipment company.


L'ostaggio inglese implora Blair: Â«SalvamiÂ»

Mentre la vita dellâingegnere sessantaduenne Kenneth Bigley appare appesa ad un filo, i terroristi tornano sul web per mettere Tony Blair dovanti ad un drammatico dilemma. In serata infatti gli aguzzini


Mobile phone firm mmO2 hikes revenue forecast

Mobile telephone operator mmO2 raised its forecasts for revenue growth but would not be drawn on an exact date for the launch of third-generation services in its domestic market.


Advertising: In a TiVo World, Television Turns Marketing Efforts to New Media

MUCH of the ferment that is remaking Madison Avenue is centered on the changes in television, still the largest and arguably most powerful advertising medium. Two deals that are scheduled to be announced today are indicative of the ways TV is headed in new directions to meet the new needs of marketers.


Venezuela's parliament is to finalise a law granting President Chavez sweeping powers to rule by decree.


Eagles' Sheppard, Rayburn Sign Extensions

Cornerback Lito Sheppard and defensive tackle Sam Rayburn signed five-year contract extensions Saturday that will keep them with the Philadelphia Eagles through the 2011 season.


Saks Inc.  plans to open its  first Saks Fifth Avenue store in Mexico next September and may  open more stores in the country to add profit as the luxury  retailer works to improve its U.S. operations.


NFL defensive great Reggie White dies at 43

On the football field, Reggie White was a fearsome defensive force, terrorizing quarterbacks by making an art of brutally dumping them to the ground.


Israel kills 5 in strike at Hamas activist

Islamic group's armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades. Doctors said he suffered leg wounds.


Segretario Tesoro per rapida moratoria pignoramenti


More than 300 cases of extreme drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) have been confirmed across South Africa, the national health department said Thursday.


First Minister Alex Salmond praises success in Paris as "one of the best games in Scotland's football history".


Rayovac to Change Name to Spectrum Brands

Battery maker Rayovac Corp.  said on Tuesday it will change its name to Spectrum Brands Inc. to reflect the increasing diversity of its products.


A Norfolk farmer served an Anti-social behaviour order because his pigs are running riot is arrested.


A febbraio diventa manifestazione autonoma in settimana moda


US says UN statement on Syria "a step forward"

The United States said on Tuesday that the latest United Nations Security Council's statement, which called for the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon, is "a step forward in the Security Council".


The tea leaves on Oracle's takeover plans for PeopleSoft have never been harder to read than they are right now.


Astronauts make first spacewalk of busy mission

Two astronauts floated outside the International Space Station on Friday on a spacewalk that began a hectic work schedule to ready the orbital outpost for European and Japanese laboratories.


Win an Epson Stylus D120 colour inkjet every day

Reg Hardware Daily Draw Register Hardware and Epson have got seven brand spanking new Stylus D120 colour inkjet printers to give away... one every day this week.â¦


Brett Favre might start a game with a rookie center for the first time in his 14 NFL seasons.


Veteran Producer Coaches Super Bowl Halftime

After the fiasco that was this year's Super Bowl halftime show featuring Janet Jackson and a wardrobe malfunction, the NFL has hired Don Mischer Prods. to put together its 12-minute show for the 2005 event.


Abu Bakar Bashir to be retried for role in Bali and Mariott ...

ELEANOR HALL: It's being watched closely around the world as a test of Indonesia's stand against terrorism. Today the trial of Abu Bakar Bashir has begun in the Indonesian capital with the cleric facing charges relating to the Bali and Marriott bombings.


Rodney Harrison broke up a fourth-down pass from Chad Pennington with 2:14 remaining, and the New England Patriots held on to extend their NFL victory streak to 21 games in a 13-7 win over the AFC East rival New York Jets.


Austrian arrested in Sudan for spying: report

A 20-year-old Austrian man has been arrested in Port Sudan on charges of spying after he was found in possession of articles about an eastern Sudanese former rebel group, local media reported on Monday.


The Shawshank Redemption voted top feel good movie

The Shawshank Redemption, the 1994 movie staring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, has been voted the top feel good movie of all time.


Blog: Yahoo Finance general manager leaves


Sales of existing homes fell more than expected in April while prices slid for a record ninth consecutive month, indicating further troubles ahead for the housing market.


Terzo calo dopo -12,56% di giugno e -11,53% di luglio


Directed by Trey Parker. Cast: Trey Parker, Kristen Miller, Daran Norris, Matt Stone, Dian Bachar, Paul Lois. (R). South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone are the chuckleheads behind Team America: World Police


India-EU summit was "very successful": Manmohan:

[India News]: New Delhi, Nov 10 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned home early today after attending the India-EU summit at The Hauge.


WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved a cancer drug made by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co. to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer in patients who have undergone chemotherapy.


Latvian president nominated for UN chief

Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga has been nominated by the leaders of the three Baltic states to run for the post of United Nations secretary general, the president's spokeswoman has said.


How happy are you? Take out test and find out


Malaika plays superwoman in Om Shanti Om

If you thought Malaika Arora Khan has vanished from the silver


The Boston Red Sox now know what it feels to be the New York Yankees. The New York Yankees don't know what it feels like to be the Red Sox.


More protests as Musharraf visits Britain

Some 40 protestors gathered outside Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Downing Street residence Saturday to condemn alleged human rights abuses by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, who is visiting Britain.


President Bush, his Vietnam-era military service the subject of dispute, said Tuesday he is proud of his stint in the Air National Guard and told members strained by today's wars that he is trying to make their lives easier.


Rivals in Ukraine Agree to Negotiate Over Vote

The two candidates claiming to be president-elect agreed to negotiations, the first sign of an easing of tensions that have risked leading the nation toward civil war.


Somali Islamist leader out of Kenyan custody

Top Islamist leader Sheikh Sharif Ahmed -- seen by Washington as a potential key to reconciliation in post-war Somalia -- was out of custody in Kenya on Thursday and reported to be leaving soon for Yemen.


Opera Software reshuffles after struggle

Key shareholders in Opera Software ASA have reshuffled the board of directors after a reported power struggle between board members and the company's chief executive and founder, Jon S. von Tetzchner.


Hedge fund Och-Ziff Capital files for IPO

Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC, a multi-strategy investment fund with about $26.8 billion under management, filed for an initial public offering on Monday, making it the latest alternative investment firm to seek a public listing.


Condizioni non preoccupanti, collisione a porta Maggiore


Pacemakers Can Avert Fatal Attack in Some Epilepsy Patients

Cardiac pacemakers could help reduce the high incidence of sudden death among those with epilepsy, a British study indicates. Four of 20 patients monitored


Bobby Brown claims in a lawsuit that Whitney Houston has kept him from seeing their teenage daughter.


UPDATE 3-Boston Scientific regains market share, stock up

Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it already recovered market share for its popular heart device after a recent recall


Novelli, 'l'apprezzamento danneggera' l'export'


Microsoft Windows Vista goes on sale at Amazon

Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc.   has started taking early orders for Microsoft Corp.'s   Windows Vista operating system at prices ranging from  $100 to $399.


Yahoo Inc  nonexecutive Chairman Terry Semel is leaving the board, the Internet company said on Thursday, announcing the end of its formal ties with the ex-CEO credited with reviving the company and then losing touch.


Ex-ministers Charles Clarke and Alan Milburn e-mail all Labour MPs urging an "open debate" on the party's future.


The European Union says it is willing to work towards lifting the arms embargo on China, president of the European Council Jan Peter Balkenende has said.


Campaign Roundup - Kerry says Bush is not the leader he claims to ...

Democratic Sen. John Kerry said Wednesday that President George W. Bush's leadership isolated and weakened the United States, pointing to Iraq as an example.


Ghostzapper won't disappear come awards time

*If Eclipse Award voters, of which I am one, so desired, they could reward Stronach Stables and Bobby Frankel with firsts in three categories for Ghostzapper: Horse of the Year, Older Horse, and Sprinter.


President Arroyo announced the filing of charges against six Abu Sayyaf members believed behind the SuperFerry bombing and the Dos Palmas kidnapping.


Jamie Lynn Spears pregnancy poses parental dilemma

Jamie Lynn Spears wasn't the only one who was "shocked and scared" when the popular television star realized she was pregnant at age 16.


Kenneth D. Lewis has gambled on bold acquisitions, but few of his bets match a deal to buy Countrywide Financial Corporation.


Israeli forces thrust into a town in north Gaza and kill a Hamas militant, as a Palestinian schoolgirl dies of her wounds.


3 Executives Spared Prison in OxyContin Case

A federal judge imposed fines, probation and community service on three executives who pleaded guilty in May to misleading the public about the addiction risk posed by the pain medication.


Rallentamento rispetto ai dati relativi al mese di luglio


A 23-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of a man in County Antrim.


Malaysians upset by healer's nude dance rite

A Malaysian traditional folk healer who dances in the nude while treating her patients has upset some people in the conservative, mainly Muslim country, a newspaper said on Tuesday.


When prominent Connecticut Democrats marched with Senate candidate Ned Lamont in the annual Newtown Labor Day parade, one prominent Democrat wasn't with them.


Wireless power may cut some wires, batteries: MIT

MIT researchers said Thursday they will soon be able to charge a computer or cell-phone battery from across a room, perhaps making the annoyance of wires or dead batteries a thing of the past.


Yemeni Demands to Represent Himself at Guantanamo Tribunal

A man from Yemen has been formally charged with conspiracy to commit war crimes by a US military tribunal in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.


The cost of a television licence fee is likely to go up in line with inflation, government sources have revealed.


Roma, 13:04 - CALCIO, FIGC: ARCHIVIATO CASO MANCINI-MEDICI SOCIALI

La Figc ha comunicato che "il procuratore federale ha archiviato il procedimento nei confronti di Ro...


Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington on Friday presented Purple Hearts to some soldiers at Brooke Army Medical Center who were wounded while in Iraq.


Oil giant Yukos files for bankruptcy protection in the US to try to stop the Kremlin auctioning its main assets.


Forest Service spends $1.5B on wildfires

Wildfires across the country have burned a record number of acres this year, and with the scorched land comes a record bill, a federal official said Tuesday.


Ingersoll-Rand to buy Trane for about $10.1 bln

Diversified manufacturer Ingersoll-Rand Co Ltd  on Monday said it agreed to acquire Trane Inc , an indoor heating and air conditioning systems maker, for about $10.1 billion in cash and stock to expand its climate control business.


Movie Studios to Sue Illegal Film-File Traders

Movie studios and the Motion Picture Association of America said on Thursday they would sue individuals suspected of illegally distributing movies over the Internet.


Roma, 13:35 - CALCIO, ROMA; DE ROSSI: LIONE UNA GRANDE D'EUROPA

Il Lione non spaventa De Rossi. ''Non scopriamo niente - ha detto il centrocampista giallorosso comm...


A Tanzanian court acquits a man after a six-year trial over the US embassy bombing in Dar es Salaam.


ARE, Sweden  - Mario Matt rescued the Austrian men's team in the nick of time on Saturday, winning the men's slalom to give them their first gold medal of the Alpine skiing world championships.


AMD adds mobile processor to Athlon 64 lineup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Further pitting itself against Intel Corp.'s Pentium-M offerings, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.


Steven Spielberg quits as adviser to Olympics over Darfur

LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON  - Oscar-winning film director Steven Spielberg withdrew on Tuesday as an artistic adviser to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing over China's policy on the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region.


Loud blasts are heard at a mosque in Pakistan where armed Islamic students have clashed with security forces.


Oracle Corp. (ORCL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday raised its hostile takeover offer for rival software company PeopleSoft Inc.


Israel to Leave Palestinian Cities During Election

Israel plans to pull troops out of Palestinian cities for a Jan. 9 presidential election to pick a successor to Yasser Arafat, Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said on Monday.


CEO Phil Knight names his successor at Nike.


A Night Out With Dean and Britta: Rock on, but Turn in Early

The indie-pop duo of Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips certainly do not party like aged rock stars.


L.A. Catholics to pay $60 mln on sex-abuse claims

The Los Angeles Roman Catholic Archdiocese, the largest in the United States, said on Friday it will pay $60 million to settle 45 of the more than 500 claims against it claiming sexual abuse by its priests.


TV Guide Launches First Verizon Wireless V CAST Program Listing; TV Guide Content Also Now Available on V CAST

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7  /PRNewswire/ -- TV Guide Mobile Entertainment Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc.


Physicist Stephen Hawking received the highest award for scientific achievement Thursday for his work in theoretical physics and cosmology.


Apple Computer Inc. AAPL.O said   on Tuesday it will begin selling movie downloads from Walt   Disney Co.'s DIS.N film studios, aiming to turn its iTunes   online music store into a one-stop shop for digital   entertainment.


Alleged militant Islamists stand trial in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, accused of terrorism offences.


In retrospect, perhaps the Fighting Irish would prefer Boston College players help themselves to as much Notre Dame Stadium bluegrass as they want.


Wolf Blitzer's in the news again. CNN's colorful, attack-dog journalist was involved in another on-air confrontation, this time with "Sicko" filmmaker Michael Moore.


The public must be alerted about the risk that not managing water properly could lead to shortages, MPs warn.


Body of dog that mauled boy to death will be examined to see if it had any 'abnormality',  inquest hears


The disciplined hitters on the Boston Red Sox are adept at making pitchers toss strike after strike and at turning talented pitchers into tired pitchers.


Hopes for Healing as Spainâs Terror Trial Starts

The trial of 29 suspects opened with hopes that a public forum could offer a catharsis to a nation scarred by the rush-hour train bombings.


Jeb Bush's Influence in Fla. Inspires Awe, Rage

President Bush, borrowing a bit of biblically styled phrasing, calls Florida's governor "Brother Jeb." The brothers -- Jeb, the younger one, and George W. -- have been


Kerry Vows Zealous U.S. Terror Hunt, Recalls Vietnam

PUEBLO, Colo.  - Democratic presidential nominee  and Vietnam War veteran John Kerry tried to burnish his  national security credentials on Saturday by vowing to hunt  down terrorists with the same energy he used to pursue the Viet  Cong.


By Kevin Sullivan, Washington Post Foreign Service  GLASGOW, Scotland -- At 2:42 p.m. on Oct. 11, Dean Collins heard a thunderous explosion as he worked at his computer in his 30th-floor apartment in Manhattan.


Merger of Italian, Spanish highway operators is possible: minister

Italian Economy Minister Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa has said that a merger of Italian highway operator Autostrade and the Spanish group Abertis was now possible.


Cheney Criticized for Attire at Auschwitz Ceremony

Vice President Dick Cheney raised  eyebrows on Friday for wearing an olive-drab parka, hiking  boots and knit ski cap to represent the United States at a  solemn ceremony remembering the liberation of Auschwitz.


Raul Castro doesn't enjoy his older brother's appeal, but as he takes over the leadership of communist Cuba, he can count on the power he amassed during a half-century as the island's No. 2 man.


North Korean leader Kim works the late shift: media

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il likes to burn the midnight oil and wakes cadres in the predawn hours to give them advice on their work, the reclusive country's official media reported over the weekend.


Senators' Gerber beats old team in Canes

Martin Gerber stopped 29 shots in his return to Raleigh and the Ottawa Senators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 Tuesday night.


Genova, 19:12 - CALCIO, SAMPDORIA: GASTALDELLO TORNA IN GRUPPO

Allenamento della Sampdoria in vista della sfida con l'Hajduk Spalato di giovedÃ¬ sera, ritorno del s...


Blast at US base near Mosul kills 22, injures 50

An artillery attack on a US and Iraqi base near the northern city of Mosul today killed 22 people and wounded 50, military sources said.


Sun acquisition to boost IT services portfolio

Sun Microsystems has agreed to purchase IT services company SevenSpace Inc. The move takes Sun further away from its traditional focus on supporting only its Solaris operating system platform.


A man who police want to speak to after the death of a Polish student in Glasgow is taken into hospital.


The second-largest bank in Spain Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA reported on Monday its nine-month results being in line as earlier estimated.


Verizon Communications is expanding the roll-out of its high- speed fiber-optic network to six more states in a move Verizon says will create 3,000 and 5,000 jobs by the end of next year.


When Pat Knight walked onto the court for his Texas Tech head coaching debut last night in Waco, Texas, a Baylor student yelled "Where's Your Daddy?" That became a common chant throughout the game.


Yahoo faces shareholder suit, in talks with News Corp.

The Internet company deals with layoffs, new shareholder lawsuits and potential deals with Google and News Corp.


Afghan, foreign troops launch bid to rescue Koreans

Afghan and international forces have launched an operation to rescue 23 South Koreans taken hostage by Taliban insurgents south of the capital Kabul, the Afghan Ministry of Defense said on Sunday.


Many users are celebrating Mozilla's release of Firefox 1.0, its open-source Web browser. The beta version was downloaded some 8 million times.


For Democrats, Pragmatism On Universal Health Care

In a conference call in January, the health-care debate within the Democratic Party played out before former senator John Edwards of North Carolina, who was in search of policy advice for his presidential campaign, and his wife, Elizabeth.


Chipper Jones was back in the Atlanta Braves' lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers, saying he felt pressured to return from a groin injury.


Damon is having a recurrence of migraines

Johnny Damon served up both sides of his personality in addressing the media yesterday as his team looks ahead to today's Game 3 of the American League Division Series against Anaheim at Fenway Park.


Britain Apologizes for Faulty Intelligence

A British Cabinet minister apologized on behalf of Prime Minister Tony Blair's government for relying on faulty intelligence in the run-up to the war in Iraq.


Santiago - Chilean anti-riot police fired water-cannon and tear gas on Friday at bands of stone-throwing protesters in a massive rally against a major Asia-Pacific summit.


Leaders Voice Outrage on IranÂs Holocaust Talks

The statements from European leaders, the Vatican and the White House came on the conferenceÂs second day.


Udine, 13:10 - CALCIO, UDINESE; MARINO: CONTRO JUVE SQUADRA AL MASSIMO

Pasquale Marino sa benissimo che per battere la Juventus servirà la miglior Udinese. "Dovremo...


MOSCOW -- Six presidential candidates are barnstorming the country and holding public meetings to talk about improving education, reforming health care, ensuring adequate pensions and boosting agriculture.


ExpressJet Pilots Ratify Labor Agreement

HOUSTON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. today announced that its pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) ratified a new labor agreement.


HEADLINE STOCKS: Stocks to Watch, Nov. 15

U.S. stocks to watch on Monday include  Family Dollar Stores Inc., Staples Inc., Microsoft Corp., and  General Electric Co.


A man charged with four murders, including an elderly couple stabbed to death in north London, is due in court.


Giudizio dopo incontri a Gerusalemme con Olmert e Abu Mazen


The funeral of a man who died after an argument over litter is to take place.


SAN FRANCISCO - Online auction giant eBay Inc. has acquired a 25 percent stake in San Francisco classified advertisements Web site Craigslist, the companies said Friday.


Hopeful thoughts, for those of us wriggling in the muck of love.


The Family Meal Is What Counts, TV On or Off

Is television at the dinner table better than no dinner table at all?


Mature Human Embryos Created From Adult Skin Cells

Scientists at a California company reported yesterday that they had created the first mature cloned human embryos from single skin cells taken from adults, a significant advance toward the goal of growing personalized stem cells for patients suffering from various diseases.


Si Ã¨ spento a Johannesburg il secondogenito del leader"Lo dico pubblicamente, perchÃ© il virus non sia piÃ¹ un tabÃ¹"                                                  Mandela, il dramma in famiglia "Mio figlio Ã¨ morto di Aids"                                                                                Un altro era deceduto nel 1969. In Sudafrica 5 milioni di casi


Shivnarine Chanderpaul leads the way as West Indies beat England by 61 runs at Edgbaston.


The versatile 39-year-old forward won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls between 1991 and 1998, playing alongside legendary shooting guard Michael Jordan.


Car bomb in central Baghdad kills 19: police

A car bomb targeting a truck transporting Shi'ite pilgrims killed 19 people in central Baghdad on Sunday, police said.


The trial of senior lieutenant Ramil Safarov, an officer in the...

The trial of senior lieutenant Ramil Safarov, an officer in the Azerbaijan Army, charged with murdering the Armenian serviceman Gurgen Markarian in Budapest, Hungary, will be held on February 8. The Azerbaijani ...


Australia's Alicia Molik beat Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 Sunday, snapping the Russian's 12-match winning streak and capturing the Swisscom Challenge title.


Canadian sports franchises cheer domestic currency

Canadian professional sports teams are cheering the Canadian dollar's rapid rise to parity with the greenback, as it should help boost their bottom lines and keep star players on their rosters.


Stress caused by events such as moving, changes in family relationships and death can raise a child's risks for asthma attacks four-fold, according to a study in the latest issue of the journal Thorax.


Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom began a joint press conference with visiting German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer today by praising the release of Israeli Azzam Azzam by Egypt.


The Indian government is to hold an emergency meeting to discuss an outbreak of dengue fever in the country.


Owens out with ankle injury, may miss playoffs

Wide receiver Terrell Owens of the Philadelphia Eagles will miss the rest of the regular season and possibly the playoffs because of a sprained right ankle.


Le piu' gravi da 5 anni, gia' 20 morti e 190mila senzatetto


New York Moves Toward Suit Over a 50-Year-Old Oil Spill

New York State moved to sue Exxon Mobil and four other companies to force them to clean up millions of gallons of oil lying under Greenpoint.


CORRECTED: U.S. has not notified SocGen director about probe

(Corrects third paragraph of Feb. 5 story to make clear the  source familiar with the probe was talking about a U.S.  investigation of the banks trading, not of Robert Day)


Songs of Love and Murder, Silenced by Killings

Mexicoâs country music stars are being killed at an alarming rate â 13 in the past year and a half.


Redeployment of U.S. troops makes sense, European analysts say

KRT) - Germans clogged the phone lines of radio talk shows Tuesday, worrying that payback time had finally arrived after the nation's decision to oppose last year's U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.


Fire traps 31 at Highland Gold Russia mine

Fire broke out on Thursday at a gold   mine in Russia's Eastern Siberia owned by Highland Gold,   trapping more than 30 miners while others crawled to safety   through a tunnel.


N.Y. Stock Exchange Chief Determined to Go East

The Village People sang âGo West.â John Thain, the chief executive of the New York Stock Exchange, seems determined to go east.


By STEVEN WARD  GONZALES - Going against the advice of the city attorney, the City Council voted 3-2 Monday to pay more than $30,000 in legal fees to a Donaldsonville attorney who said he came up short following his work on the Cabela's hunting and fishing store project.


A federal judge has ordered the Labor Department to share with the public the results of years of toxic substance sampling in American workplaces. Federal officials said Monday they were reviewing the decision. The decision, by U.S. District Judge Mary L. Cooper, came in a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by former Labor Department official Adam Finkel, who now is a whistleblower.


BRUSSELS/SAO PAULO  - Shareholders gave their  blessing on Friday for Belgium's Interbrew to buy Brazil's  AmBev in a deal valued at about 8 billion euros ($9.7 billion)  that will create the world's largest brewer.


Microsoft Offers Free Game for Xbox Live Holiday problems

To make amends for trouble over the holidays, Microsoft will offer Xbox Live users a free game from Xbox Live Arcade.


Hong Kong's former Gurkhas angry over nationality move

Former Nepalese-born Gurkha soldiers who helped defend Hong Kong under British rule are fuming at London's decision to exclude them from a new law giving the crack fighters British citizenship.


5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza tunnel blast

Five Israeli soldiers were killed and 10 wounded in an attack at an Israeli checkpoint on the Gaza-Egypt border, the worst such incident since the death of Yasser Arafat.


The Swiss banking regulator is to investigate how UBS ran up billions of dollars of losses in the credit crisis.


The funeral of a 'promising' officer who was the 100th serviceman to die in action in Iraq will be held in Hove.


The Axis of Justice concert that took place in Los Angeles in July will see a special CD/DVD package release on November 2 (Election Day). The show featured Axis founders Tom Morello (Audioslave) and Serj Tankian (System of a Down), plus ...


Mayor urged to address cocaine allegation

Adversaries called on the mayor of Connecticut's largest city to resign Monday, while supporters urged him to specifically address allegations he used cocaine.


Virgin Media tech support goes premium rate

'How do I send an email?' Virgin Media will slap a 25 pence per minute charge on calls to its broadband technical support line from 1 July because it says it gets too many off-topic questions.â¦


Barack Obama is finishing the Iowa caucus campaign in the same position he started Â a prize fighter's defensive stance.


May return it No, Apple didn't send us an iPhone. Newsweek got one. And The Wall Street Journal. And The New York Times. But Jobs and Co. have a very different attitude towards El Reg. We weren't likely to get an official review unit even before our very own Ashlee Vance publicly questioned the sanity of the company's PR staff. We had to wait in line like everyone else.â¦


news analysis Apple's Mac sales are up, but it's hard to say how much the ubiquitous iPod has helped.


Watching you, watching them -- CCTV closing in

When English soccer fans take to the terraces next season, there's every chance they won't just be watching the game, they'll be being watched watching the game too.


Smoking is forbidden in nearly three out of four U.S. households, a dramatic increase from the 43 percent of homes that prohibited smoking a decade ago, the federal government reported Thursday.


France's Brian Joubert and South Korea's Kim Yu Na win the men's and women's Grand Prix figure skating final Saturday in St. Petersburg.


Delaware Democratic Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr., who will formally enter the 2008 presidential race on Wednesday, was first elected to the Senate in November 1972, about two weeks before his 30th birthday. What is the minimum age requirement that the Constitution sets for service in the U.S. Senate?


Miss USA Agrees to Rehab to Preserve Reign

Donald J. Trump announced today that Tara Conner would go into a rehabilitation program and be given a second chance to retain her tiara.


Villagers Question Decision to Paint Mountain Green

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  SHANGHAI, China - Villagers in southwestern China are scratching their heads after an estimated more than $60,000 was spent to paint an entire barren mountainside green.


Polish soldiers killed in Iraq chopper crash

Three Polish soldiers have died in a helicopter crash in Iraq, a day after Poland announced it would cut troop numbers there by one-third.


Sharpton Got $86,715 to Aid Kerry Campaign

All of John Kerry's one-time rivals in the Democratic presidential primary eventually lined up to support him as the nominee, but only one got paid for it — Al Sharpton.


Economy Added Far More Jobs Than Expected in October

The economy created 337,000 new jobs in October, the largest gain in seven months. The overall unemployment rate rose marginally to 5.5 percent.


Bush: "Better days" ahead two years after Katrina

President George W. Bush on Wednesday declared "better days" ahead for New Orleans despite complaints over slow rebuilding and amid lingering political fallout two years after Hurricane Katrina's destruction.


Reforms of the IMF's voting and financial structures give China and other emerging economies more influence.


Lionsgate near deal with striking writers: source

The Lionsgate movie studio is close to an interim production deal with striking Hollywood writers, a source close to the talks said on Thursday.


Stress 'does increase risk of heart attack'

Stress is a cause of heart attacks after all and is nearly as important as smoking, according to a study. The Interheart study among 29,000 people in 52 countries, half


Â· Security council demands support for governmentÂ· 200,000 refugees are at risk, warn aid agencies


Study: Vista to Create Jobs, Spur Revenue

A Microsoft-sponsored study says that Windows Vista will generate some $70 billion in revenue and create up to 100,000 jobs in the first year of its release. The report also forecasts rapid and widespread adoption of the OS.


Acque ancora agitate nell'Unione, dopo la lunga e tormentata giornata al Senato sul caso RaiGiordano: "No a intrighi di Palazzo". Bersani: "Tanto vale giocarsi il governo a tressette..."                                            Mastella: "Con noi il governo non corre alcun pericolo"                                                                                Ma poi aggiunge: "Se qualcun altro lo farÃ  cadere potremmo battere moneta diversa"


Destiny's Child 'Fulfilled' by New Album

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - After a three-year hiatus,  Destiny's Child is picking up where it left off: at the top.


7 gennaio comincera' la scelta del successore di Kolvenbach


Economists are growing concerned over Americans' willingness to cede regular chunks of their paychecks to new conveniences and services, saying it is taking a bite out of discretionary spending, a key driver of the nation's economy.


Opinion polls show support for  President Bush and his Democratic rival as almost dead even,  but as the Republican convention began on Monday investors  trading presidential futures did not believe the race would be  nearly so close.


Haitians Left in Devasting Wake of Jeanne

Blood swirled in knee-deep floodwaters as workers stacked bodies outside the hospital morgue Tuesday. Carcasses of pigs, goats and dogs and pieces of smashed furniture floated


Making Commercials for Seats and for Love

Dane Cook is the ubiquitous star of the baseball commercials that have flooded television screens the past few months advertising the World Series.


Affidavits related to search warrants executed at four Southern California museums on Thursday say that staff members at two of the four museums worked closely with the main targets of the investigation.


Marks host malware Booby-trapped web pages are growing at an alarming rate with unsuspecting firms acting for nurseries for botnet farmers, according to a new study.â¦


BJ Elder scored 27 points, Will Bynum had 19 and Jarrett Jack added 16 for No. 4 Georgia Tech in a 99-68 victory over Michigan on Tuesday night in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.


Are you priced out of the housing market?

A survey says first-time buyers cannot afford to get on the property ladder in most of the UK's towns. Are you affected?


Turkey's ruling AK Party won a resounding election victory on Sunday, giving the pro-business, Islamist-rooted party a mandate for reform but potentially setting the stage for renewed tensions with the secular elite.


First reviews find iPhone more than a pretty face

Not that much more, though Reporters for the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times have had their iPhones for two weeks now, and their first reviews cast a cautious optimism on Apple's new baby.â¦


Massage found to relieve post-surgery pain

Massage can ease pain after surgery and may complement the use of drugs for patients, U.S. researchers said on Monday.


Metal detectors form part of increased security at a Mozart opera showing a beheaded Prophet Muhammad.


Obesity Epidemic In America Shows Signs of Plateauing

The obesity epidemic that has been spreading for more than a quarter-century in the United States has leveled off among women and may have hit a plateau for men, as well, federal health officials reported yesterday.


Va. Gov. Being Talked Up for National Job

Democratic Gov. Mark R. Warner was more than halfway through his single term in office before he even found his footing. Now, all of a sudden, he is being mentioned for the Senate in 2006 and the White House in 2008.


Bindi striglia Prc e Rutelli, cosi' danneggiate esecutivo


Find anything in your office in five seconds or less - guaranteed! Revolutionary new software lets you solve your problems with filing and managing paper. Free 30-day trial.


Mosul election workers reportedly resign after threat

BAGHDAD, Iraq A warning from militants has reportedly frightened all 700 employees of the electoral commission in Mosul, Iraq, to resign.


Gasoline prices have jumped 33 cents a gallon across the United States over the past month -- the result of higher crude oil prices, greater demand and fears of shortages.


Pope Reaffirms No Condom Stand After Spain Debacle

Pope John Paul on Saturday  stressed that the Roman Catholic Church believed abstinence and  fidelity within marriage, and not condoms, were the best way to  stop the spread of HIV/AIDS.


The Vikings feared they would lose Matt Birk for much longer than they did earlier this season. With his pain resurfacing, he will likely be a gametime decision Sunday.


ASIA/GIAPPONE - In missione a Kagoshima: la diocesi accoglie una famiglia del Cammino Neocatecumenale che si occuperÃ  dellÂevangelizzazione delle famiglie Kagoshima (Agenzia Fides) - La diocesi di Kagoshima ha recentemente accolto una giovane famiglia missionaria spagnola del Cammino Neocatecumenale: si tratta di Alfredo ed Emilia Martinez, entrambi trentenni, genitori di sei figli compresi fra i 10 me...


Quarry used for Jewish temple unearthed in Israel

Archaeologists have found an ancient quarry where King Herod's workers may have chiselled the giant stones used to rebuild the second Jewish temple in Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago.


Tamil Separatists Threaten More Violence in Sri Lanka

The separatist Tamil Tiger guerrillas declared Saturday that they would renew fighting unless the government immediately agreed


Sudan must stop trying to limit Darfur force: Rice

Sudan must stop trying to "scale back" a hybrid international force for Darfur, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said as she flew to Paris for talks on the humanitarian crisis in the western Sudanese region.


New Czech government sets policy program

The Czech Republic's new coalition government has set a policy program to take it up to the 2006 parliamentary elections, Czech Television reported Friday.


The E&P company has a proxy fight on its hands next month.


Eli Lilly and Co.  on Thursday forecast profit gains next year below its expected 2006 growth and offered few big surprises at a meeting to describe its experimental drugs, sending shares lower.


Felix becomes 2nd hurricane of Atlantic season

Tropical Storm Felix became the second hurricane of the Atlantic season on Saturday night and is expected to gain strength as it moves through the Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Saturday.


Brown backs 'presumed consent' plan for organ donation

Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Sunday signalled his backing for an "opt-out" system for organ donation to help thousands of patients waiting for life-saving transplants.


Russia turns to India for help setting up IT industrial parks in Moscow.


World number one Vijay Singh believes Tiger Woods has fallen down the rankings because of his failure to change his golf swing. Singh replaced Woods as the world's best after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship


ARDMORE, Okla. - An unlikely culprit was to blame for a stuck throttle and a near traffic accident. Carol Windham was forced to run a red light Wednesday when her gas pedal stuck down after she hit the brakes.


Brazil announces a $51m plan to make birth control pills more affordable for the country's poor.


Passengers will soon be able to use their own cell phones on commercial airliners, under a deal signed Tuesday by European aeronautics giant Airbus and a Geneva-based technology firm.


Oliati meccanismi interventi, spettacolari fasi notturne


Truppe avrebbero mutilato cadaveri di guerriglieri iracheni


Australiaâs Howard wins 4th straight poll victory

Prime Minister John Howard began planning the agenda for his new term on Sunday after his stunning fourth straight election victory, which delivered him a mandate to


Parallels Desktop, virtual machine software for Intel Macs, has been updated for Leopard.


How Google Grew to Dominate the Internet ; NEWS

By Andrew Gumbel  It's all about the algorithms. When Google started, in summer 1998, it quickly made its mark by being the internet's best, most efficient search engine.


WhatÂs Offline: Retirement Made Easy, Sort of

An increasingly popular choice when investing for retirement is using target-date, or life cycle, mutual funds.


Blizzard makes noises about cracking down on real-money sales of items from the virtual World of Warcraft, but such transactions may impossible to stop. By Daniel Terdiman.


For when you really need to channel Aerosmith's "Walk This Way," toy maker Tomy has just the gadget for you.


A movie which depicts Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler's softer side tops the German box office chart.


Space Tourism Firm Raises Prices for Orbital Trips

A U.S. space tourism firm has booked two multimillion-dollar seats to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard future Russian spacecraft, but ticket prices are going up.


Samsung To Pour $24B into Semi Production

On the occasion of its 30th anniversary in the semiconductor business, Samsung announced plans to invest $24 billion into semiconductor production over the next six years, an expansion that will create 10,000 new jobs.


Tentative deal reached on economic package

The White House and the  Democratic-led Congress have reached a tentative deal on a $150  billion economic stimulus plan that includes tax rebates for  workers and business investment incentives, congressional  sources said on Thursday.


Microsoft has responded to our story yesterday about it threatening Asian governments that, if they choose Linux, they may get sued - possibly by one of the holders of the "more


Bills' Milloy Ready to Make Season Debut

Buffalo Bills safety Lawyer Milloy is prepared to make his season debut at Baltimore this weekend after missing seven weeks with a broken right forearm.


UEFA Cup: Villarreal downs Middlesbrough 2-0

Antonio ``Guayre'' Betancor and Javi Venta scored in each half to earn Villarreal a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in UEFA Cup Group E on Thursday.


6,000 illegal immigrants worked in security industry

Some 6,600 illegal immigrants licensed to work in security industry home secretary admits in Commons


OSAKA, Japan  - American Allyson Felix defended her 200 meters world title in style on Friday, streaking down the home straight to win gold by over half a second in the first sub-22 second run of her career.


The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the drug Risperdal for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in children and teenagers.


CAIRO, Jan. 2 -- Egypt opened the gates of its main crossing into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday to allow thousands of Palestinian pilgrims to return home, outraging Israel in the two countries' growing dispute over border security.


SAP reacted quickly and angrily to statements made by Oracle Chief Executive Officer Larry Ellison during his company's quarterly results meeting Tuesday.


Shares of Taser International Inc. (TASR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) have jumped 20 percent since early last week as the stun gun maker issued a slew of announcements


President Papadopoulous in Helsinki: Cyprus is not opposed to Turkish EU membership

Russian call to Finland to block Chechen rebels' web pages comes after proprietor has already shut down The shut-down of the Chechen rebels' Kavkaz Center website, operating out of Finland, was demanded by the ...


(WebMD) A popular type of Christmas tree, the Scotch pine, may have a gift for people with arthritis. A chemical in its bark fights inflammation, which could ease arthritis pain.


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Second chlorine bomb stokes fears in Iraq

The U.S. military said on Thursday a second bomb in two days using chlorine gas may have been a copycat attack amid concerns insurgents were broadening their range of weaponry to include crude chemical bombs.


Novel Approach Targets Alzheimer's Development

FRIDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDayNews) --  A new technique may someday be able to stop Alzheimer's disease before it starts.


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Record Exports Help Bring US Trade Deficit Down a Bit

The United States trade deficit shrank to $51.6 billion in September, as exports posted their best month on record. In another report, new claims for jobless


People decisively favor letting their public schools provide birth control to students, but they also voice misgivings that divide them along generational, income and racial lines, a poll showed.


Endless Assembly Lines and Giant Cafeterias; Inside China's Vast Plants

Photographer Edward Burtynsky's images show the astonishing scale of China's growing industrialization.


A Liverpool club where The Beatles played their first gig is given Grade II listed building status.


KAMPALA, Uganda  - The Ugandan government promised  Tuesday to investigate allegations by an opposition politician  that his driver was kidnapped and tortured to seek information  about anti-government activities.


Deutsche Telekom AG's mobile phone arm, T-Mobile, said Thursday it would likely shed 2,200 jobs — about 10 percent of its work force — in order to save $195 million over the next two years. It said the cuts will be in Europe.


Rio Tinto to invest 991 million dollars in Australian mine

The world's third biggest miner Rio Tinto Monday said it would invest 991 million US dollars to boost production at a coal mine in northeastern Australia to meet growing demand from Asia.


Battle brewing over RFID chip-hacking demo

Secure card maker HID Corp. is objecting to a demonstration of a hacking tool at this week's Black Hat Federal security conference in Washington, D.C. that could make it easy to clone a wide range of so-called "proximity" door access cards.


In a Jan. 10 review of the Asus Eee PC, The Associated Press erroneously described the laptop's screen size. It measures 7 inches diagonally, not 5 inches.


A Rwandan ex-army major gets 20 years for murdering 10 UN peacekeepers in the 1994 genocide.


TALLAHASSEE - When Virginia coach Al Groh met Bobby Bowden at midfield Saturday night after Florida State's 36-3 victory, he offered some advice.


Six months before NASA plans to return the shuttle to space, officials think they've essentially solved the problem that doomed Columbia in 2003 -- debris coming off its fuel


Part of River to Be Clean By Fall: Some Residents Disagree With DNR's Approach

By Lee Bergquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  Jan. 31--The first cleanup of a section of the Milwaukee River in Lincoln Park that is tainted with industrial chemicals is expected to be completed in the fall.


Fake Steve Jobs lashes out against 'invasions of privacy'

Blog: It's all fun and games until someone starts calling lawyers. And unless it's his greatest gag yet, Fake Steve Jobs is no longer amused.


Swiss scientists find what they say may be Europe's biggest mushroom - the size of about 50 football pitches.


24/09/04 - News - Roma - Sono 200 gli euro che l'iniziativa Vai con Internet varata dal dipartimento all'Innovazione garantirÃ  alle famiglie italiane come sconto nell'acquisto di un personal computer nuovo.


US economy expands 3.9 percent in third quarter

The US economy grew at a faster-than-expected 3.9 percent annual pace in the third quarter of 2004, powered by robust consumer and business spending, the government revealed.


After a Successful Interview, It's Your Turn to Ask Questions

It's nice to feel wanted. It's especially nice to feel wanted after you've gone through the often-daunting exercise of looking for a job. All those hours of tinkering with your rÃÂ©sumÃÂ© and driving all over town for interviews can make you ready to accept anything that meets your minimum salary needs,...


Lamy, Zoellick to discuss Boeing-Airbus row next week

The top trade officials from the United States and the European Union will discuss a row over state subsidies accorded US aircraft manufacturer Boeing and European rival Airbus at a meeting here October 18, a European Commission spokeswoman said Wednesday.


Lawyers Eat Into Freddie Mac's '03 Profit

Freddie Mac FRE.N, the  second-largest U.S. home financing company which has endured a  barrage of intense public scrutiny in over the past year, on  Friday revised its 2003 net income down by $75 million to cover  a reserve for legal expenses, according to its annual report.


This Fortnight on Perl 6, October 2004 Part Two

Matt Fowles summarizes two more weeks of the Perl 6 mailing lists in the last half of October.


Magazine: caos Università McLaren e allarme energia

La McLaren condannata a pagare 100 milioni di dollari per aver spiato la Ferrari. Lo scandalo dei test di accesso alla facoltà di Medicina. Allarme energia: arriva l'inverno freddo


Veteran Assistant Coach Added to Mystics' Bench

The Mystics fill out their coaching staff, tapping WNBA veteran Jessie Kenlaw to join head coach Tree Rollins and assistant Crystal Robinson.


Paramount has acquired film rights to Tom Clancy's video game Splinter Cell and hired Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights) to direct.


The trouble continues Oxfordshire-based software company Torex Retail is laying off developers, but insists the move is not connected to the ongoing investigation into the company and its financial woes.â¦


Most Indians missing after tsunami may be dead - govt

The government said on Sunday a large number of the people missing since the Dec. 26 tsunami may have died.