Stocks rise as job growth offsets mortgage woes

Stocks rose slightly on Friday after an economic report showed a resilient job market, but investors remained cautious amid growing concerns about the subprime mortgage market.


The record-setting closer is gone. So are the former postseason hero and spunky leadoff hitter.


Raphael Stolt's Blog: Zend Framework coding standards on one page

Raphael Stolt, in working on his component for the Zend Framework (based on the PHP_CodeSniffer PEAR package), pulled together all of the information Zend provides about their coding standards into one place.   Before jumping into the development of a Zend Framework coding standard for the PHP_CodeSniffer Pear package, I spent some time revisiting and compiling the available Zend Framework coding standards into a handy one-paged Pdf document.   You can download the file here or, if you want something a bit more "spread out", check out the coding standards on the Zend Framework website.


Nation's newest glacier growing in St. Helens' crater

The 1980 eruption that blew the top off Mount St. Helens also destroyed the 13 glaciers on the volcano's flanks. But by 1982, the crater floor had cooled enough to allow snow to begin to stick.


Bank robber exposed by exploding trousers

Smoking pants finger hapless blagger A bank robber who made off with a wad of cash from an Orlando bank last Friday had his collar felt after his trousers exploded as he attempted to make good his escape, the Orlando Sentinel reports.â¦


Deaf Kids in Nicaragua Give Birth to New Language

Deaf children thrown together in a school in Nicaragua without any type of formal instruction invented their own sign language -- a sophisticated


The Food and Drug Administration knew of problems at the Chiron factory in Liverpool, England where half of the flu vaccine headed to the United States was being produced, but did next to nothing about it until the plant shut down according to a report


A judge has halted legal proceedings in one of Qualcomm Inc.'s complaints that Nokia Corp. violated its wireless-technology patents. The move came as a deadline neared for the two companies to renew a high-stakes licensing agreement.


WASHINGTON -- Soaring global oil prices sent the US trade deficit to a record high, and Democrats hoping to take control of Congress said the figures showed Republican policies have failed.


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Presidente Camera, sabato non andro' per rispetto carica


Being key ally of US sometimes hard, Blair admits

Prime Minister Tony Blair has admitted it can be hard to be the strongest ally of US President George W. Bush, with whom he went to war in Iraq, as well as being a player in Europe.


Angleton loses last appeal; to head to Houston

The European Court of Human Rights has refused to hear an extradition appeal by millionaire bookie Robert Angleton, who avoided prosecution on a murder-for-hire charge by fleeing to the Netherlands, a ...


Two car bombs in Baghdad killed at least 11 people yesterday, including one American soldier, and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited


At least 65 people are known to have been killed by Hurricane Felix in Nicaragua and Honduras, officials say.


Your Call (and Rants on Hold) Will Be Monitored

The message, "This call may be monitored for quality assurance purposes," is so common that many callers assume no one is listening. But they would be wrong.


2 Fund Managers to Pay $80 Million Settlements

The $80 million penalties against the founders of Pilgrim Baxter are the largest imposed on individuals since investigations began last fall into improper trading at some mutual fund companies.


As Season Is Setting, Dodgers Continue to Rise in the West

The Los Angeles Dodgers can clinch the N.L. West in front of the celebrity clientele that used to shun them as if they were the Clippers.


Vigilia dell'Ecofin, il commissario Ue boccia l'idea di escludere alcune spese, piÃ¹ flessibilitÃ  per chi sfora                                                  Deficit, Almunia gela Berlusconi "Niente sconti o addio Europa"                                                                                Inaccettabile una riforma che va contro i Trattati,quando si supera il 3% va aperta una proceduradal nostro inviato ANDREA BONANNI


U.S. House members spent $20.3 million in tax money last year to send constituents what's often the government equivalent of junk mail


In Chicago, a Rowdy Trading Scene Grows Quieter

As electronic trading becomes more common, the culture of open outcry trading may be nearing its end.


China Eastern Airlines to Buy Boeing Jets

China Eastern Airlines Corp. said Friday it will buy six 737-700 airplanes from Boeing Co. for $240 million.


Luckily, it's looking like a light flu season

Government health officials gave an upbeat flu report yesterday, telling Congress that early signs point to a light flu season and that 5 million additional doses of flu vaccine may soon be available.


VANCOUVER - A hospital in downtown Vancouver has been so badly hit by a nursing shortage that it's contracting out nearly 1,000 surgeries to private clinics.


Firenze, 11:32 - CALCIO, SERIE C: RESPINTI RICORSI DI SALERNITANA E POTENZA

Sono stati respinti questa mattina dalla Commissione Disciplinare di serie C i reclami di Salernitan...


The online software pioneer Salesforce.com will help the Internet search leader Google sell ads as part of a partnership.


Lenders Offer Plan to Head Off Foreclosures

A group of major mortgage lenders will allow some homeowners facing foreclosure to delay losing their homes for 30 days.


UK motorists could face jail for phone use

British drivers caught using mobile phones could face jail under tough new guidelines to curb dangerous behaviour behind the wheel.


Il Senato approva la Finanziaria Decisivi i voti dei senatori a vita                                                                                Il presidente Marini ha iniziato alle 9 e 30 in punto il terzo e ultimo appello per la fiducia prima del voto finale. La manovra poi approvata con 162 sÃ¬ e 153 no. Senza il voto dei  senatori a vita il governo non avrebbe avuto la fiducia.


Pakistani police have arrested four Muslim men accused of being part of a group that destroyed a church and beat Christian women and children.


Cuneo, 13:25 - VOLLEY, CUNEO: PRESO BRASILIANO MARLON

La Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo ha ingaggiato il palleggiatore brasiliano Marlon Muraguti Yared chiuden...


Meal tickets go as Silverstone is removed from the menu

The shockwaves generated by Bernie Ecclestone's decision to scrap the British grand prix rippled out yesterday to touch every corner of the country's motorsport industry, threatening Britain's position as the global centre of international motor racing.


Microsoft Passport Dumped By Ebay  Microsoftâs technology for identity-management on the Internet in the form of Passport took another major beating today when eBay announced that they are discontinuing their support for it. Users of eBay would not be able to use their Passport Ids to login to eBay starting late ...


iTrip, iCast etc legal - provided they're CE certified It's official - it's now legal in the UK to use the iTrip and other low-range FM transmitters to send songs from your MP3 player to a radio. The once banned products can now not only be sold over here but connected to iPods without the owner being nabbed by engineers sniffing out pirate radio stations.â¦


A man who authorities said escaped police custody at a hospital, stole one of their guns and commandeered an ambulance was charged Thursday with more than a dozen felonies.


Industry Leaders Unveil Groundbreaking Technologies at Theenterprise 2.0 Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, June 12  /PRNewswire/ -- CMP Technology today released some of the vendors making significant announcements at The Enterprise 2.0 Conference. The event takes place June 18-21, 2007 at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel. Registration is now open at http://www.enterprise2conf.com/.


The presidential election in Lebanon is postponed for a ninth time, despite more efforts to resolve the crisis.


Russian cargo ship launched to send supplies to ISS

Russia successfully launched cargo ship Progress M-51 early Friday morning from the Baikonur launch pad to deliver food and other cargoes to the International Space Station (ISS).


Comment is free: Jay Rayner: Yes, the big chains need to be kept in check, but opponents overlook their social benefits


Iraq's new air force took to the skies this week for the first time since the U.S. invaded last year and disbanded the country's armed forces, the U.S. military said.


The junior trader blamed for causing a $7 billion loss at French bank Societe Generale faced a second day of questioning on Sunday by finance police, who said he was cooperating with their inquiry.


Yushchenko Victory Supremely Challenged?

Democracy seems to have been successfully employed somewhere in the worldâthe Ukraine âas Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko has declared victory in Ukraine âs presidential election.


Poor Malawi struggles beyond reach of G8 largesse

Malawian widow Akice Kunkhoma  makes just pennies a day as she looks after five grandchildren  orphaned by AIDS, but she still owes the world's richest  nations $240 -- with interest.


The Bank of England is expected to hold rates at 5.5% after its latest meeting, but a rise remains a possibility.


President Vladimir Putin gave his seal  of approval for Russia's crucial backing of the Kyoto Protocol,  clearing the way for the U.N. environment pact aimed at curbing  global warming to come into force early next year.


Milano, 20:00 - CALCIO, SERIE A: PROGRAMMA ANTICIPI E POSTICIPI

La Lega Calcio ha ufficializzato gli anticipi ed i posticipi della serie A dalla 6/A alla 19/a giorn...


On Wednesday owners of the 30 major league baseball teams voted unanimously to extend Bud Seligâs contract as commissioner by three years, through 2012.


Government welcomes new Bush peace proposal for Middle East

The government on Monday welcomed a new proposal by US President George W. Bush aimed at reopening long dormant Middle East peace talks with a conference later this year.


Kim Clijsters' romance with Australian  Lleyton Hewitt is over and they will not be getting married in  February as planned, the Belgian said Friday.


Planet information NASA has called on the omnipresence of Google to help it manage the profluence of data it expects to splurge forth from its Moon and Mars missions.â¦


Israel calls Hizbollah capture of soldiers act of war

QASMIYEH, Lebanon  - Hizbollah guerrillas captured   two Israeli soldiers and killed at least seven on Wednesday in   what Israel described as an act of war by Lebanon that would   draw a "very painful" response.


Music: To Provide Quality Music Education Now, Schools Could Learn From the Past

In the marginalized world of music education, a good deal of serious thinking needs to be done.


British announce months-long security operation in Basra

British and Iraqi forces in Basra began Operation Sinbad, a several-month long attempt to restore security and rebuild the troubled southern port city, a British military spokesman said.


Congressional Analysts See Worse Long-Term Deficit

The federal budget deficit will  balloon to $2.29 trillion over the next decade, a worse outlook  than previously forecast according to a new report by  congressional analysts, a congressional source with knowledge  of the numbers said on Tuesday.


Virgin America to sell first tickets Thursday

Virgin America Airlines, the low-cost carrier with marketing ties to British entrepreneur Richard Branson, will begin ticket sales on Thursday after being given permission earlier this month to operate flights within the United States.


Nigeria opposes OPEC oil quota increase, wants higher price band

VIENNA : Nigeria opposes an increase in OPEC's production quota but wants the 11-member cartel to lift an official price band to be more in line with market reality, the country's top oil official said.


Sun stuns with on-time arrival of Niagara III

Out of Africa and the labs Just weeks after posting a profit, Sun Microsystems has dealt out another shocker â a future version of its UltraSPARC T1 chip should arrive on time.â¦


Bethlehem Residents Gloomy About Israel's Security Wall

The security wall Israel is building aims to protect its citizens from Palestinian suicide bombers and other terrorists coming from the West Bank and Gaza.


Pair deported after Kabul government denounces them for 'negotiating' with Taliban


Blog: Flickr limits German-speaking users to seeing only photos marked 'safe' to comply with German law, but hopes to fix the situation soon.


Police detained 16 activists from the environmental group Greenpeace on Friday after launching a protest against Brazil's largest soy exporter at an Amazon River port.


NB hospital workers reject government offer, prepare for strike

FREDERICTON (CP) - New Brunswick hospitals are bracing for a strike by maintenance, technical and clerical workers following the failure of last-minute talks on the weekend.


Rove blasts journalists' role in politics

Presidential adviser Karl Rove said Saturday that journalists often criticize political professionals because they want to draw attention away from the "corrosive role" their own coverage plays in politics and government.


A High Court ruling is to decide if some former Farepak subscribers will be able to share a Â£1m refund.


A strong performance from the truckmaking sector helped European equity markets drive higher by late-morning on Tuesday while Getronics jumped sharply after the Dutch computer services company received a potential takeover approach.


A series of measures are being taken to prevent animal epidemics since a bird flu outbreak in the country in the spring. Local governments have reinforced the monitoring of bird flu.


Yankees Expect to Open Camp With Without Santana

Hal Steinbrenner, a Yankees general partner, has advised against trading for Twins ace Johan Santana and General Manager Brian Cashman is also opposed to a deal.


Government unveils new, more secure $5 bill design

The government on Thursday unveiled a new, more secure design for the $5 bill that will be issued and enter circulation in early 2008, followed by a new $100 bill.


Miglior attore Ben Affleck, miglior attrice Helen Mirren


Late punk guitarist Johnny Ramone is being immortalized with a bronze statue at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Ramone, co-founder and guitarist of The Ramones, was 55 when he died of prostate cancer on Sept. 15, 2004, at his Los Angeles home.


Hospitals should be fined if they harm patients, the government's chief medical officer has proposed.


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Sony, Nvidia Codeveloping Graphics Processor for New Game Console

Tokyo, Dec. 7 (Jiji Press)--Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. said Tuesday it is developing a graphics processor with Nvidia Corp. of the United States for its planned new video game console.


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Applied Materials Inc., a major supplier of computer chip-making equipment, is jettisoning 1,000 jobs, a 7 percent cutback that suggests some manufacturers are hunkering down for a recession.


SEATTLE - Spanish carrier Air Europa said Tuesday it would buy three Boeing Co. 737s, a week after becoming the first airline to commit to rival Airbus SAS's planned new A350.


Have they no shame? The team at Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO) is the latest to cast a wary eye on Google's (Nasdaq: GOOG) popular new desktop search tool and yell, "me too


The family of a woman killed when Comair Flight 5191 took off on the wrong runway and crashed in flames sued the airline Friday, blaming it for the nation's deadliest airplane disaster in five years.


Draining Brain Toxins May Slow Alzheimer's

Cognitive test scores remained stable in treated patients    HealthDayNews -- Reducing levels of specific toxins in the brain may help stabilize cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease patients.    That's the finding of preliminary research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, published in the August issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease...


Britain unlikely to back any US attack against Iran: experts

For all the stern words from Washington about possible military action against Iran if it fails to rein in its nuclear ambitions, the United States would almost certainly have to mount such a campaign without ...


Bacall Balks After Kidman Called 'Legend'

How old is a movie legend? Definitely older than 37-year-old Nicole Kidman, according to screen veteran Lauren Bacall.


Greenspan Worried on Expensing of Options

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan  Greenspan on Friday said he was "deeply concerned" Congress  would try to thwart efforts by the Financial Accounting  Standards Board to require expensing of stock options.


Serbian title bid continues at U.S. Open

Serbia's bid to win a first grand-slam title, Rafael Nadal's battle to overcome knee problems and the performance of the Williams sisters will dominate Friday's program at the U.S. Open.


Fed cut hopes send global stocks, gold higher

Expectations of further U.S. interest  rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this week boosted stocks  and sent gold to historic highs on Tuesday while they kept the  dollar near a two-week low.


Alcoa's quarterly profit rises, beats estimates

Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc   said on Wednesday that fourth-quarter net profit rose 76  percent on restructuring and tax benefits, offsetting lower  aluminum prices.


Environment Secretary David Miliband defends the government's stance on Hungarian poultry imports.


Report: Robotic Hubble Mission Likely to Fail

Description: NASA is considering an unprecedented robotic mission to save the Hubble Space telescope. But a final report from the National Academy of Sciences says the robotic mission probably won't be ready on time to save the telescope.


Primi provvedimenti di clemenza del capo dello StatoNe beneficerÃ  anche Ivan Liggi, poliziotto che ammazzÃ² un uomo a un posto di blocco                                            Napolitano concede la grazia al medico che uccise il figlio autistico                                                                                Il Guardasigilli Mastella ha giÃ  controfirmato i due atti


Jailed Man Is  A Videographer  And a Blogger but  Is He a Journalist?

He is being cast by some journalists as a young champion of the First Amendment, jailed for taking a lonely stand against heavy-handed federal prosecutors.


Secretary of State Colin Powell won agreement from top Chinese officials Monday to resume joint discussions on human rights issues, but he failed to persuade them to open a dialogue with old rival Taiwan.


Northern Rock shares surge almost 14% in early trade after the troubled bank says it is in takeover talks.


Reclusive Amish could be thrown into election battleground

Martha Lapp hopes to vote for the first time in the US presidential election, in which the reclusive Amish sect that her family belongs to could play a key role.


Rangers defender Zura Khizanishvili has accepted part of the blame for his club's Uefa Cup exit on Wednesday. The Georgia international was caught out for both goals scored by Auxerre striker Bonaventure Kalou.


Ofcom revises analogue switch-off safeguards

Minimising interference Existing digital television services could be affected by the national switchover to all-digital television, Ofcom has warned.â¦


Beige Book: economia Usa ha continuato ad espandersi


Death toll of central China coal mine blast climbs to 62

The death toll of the Daping coal mine gas blast climbed to 62, as rescuers found two more bodies there Thursday night. The blast occurred 10:10 pm Wednesday when 446 miners


Public Shaming of Prostitutes Misfires in China

BEIJING, Dec. 8 -- To local officials combating Shenzhen's reputation as a den of vice, it seemed like a good idea, the perfect way to dissuade provincial girls from turning to prostitution in the big city and frighten away the men who patronize their brothels.


Federal Reserve Raises Key Rate by a Quarter Point

The Federal Reserve raised a key rate for the fourth time in five months, saying that the U.S. economy is gaining steam.


Latin Grammys Showcase Youthful, Obscure Talent

When the lights come up on  Wednesday's Latin Grammys, many musicians like Mexican band  Cafe Tacuba, who are little known in the United States, will  vie for top honors in a glitzy Hollywood coming out party for  new artists.


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After years of capturing the imagination of wide-eyed daredevils, dreamers and would-be entrepreneurs, space travel for ordinary people may finally be taking flight.


A June 25 report is among dozens of documents made public Tuesday that allege brutal and sometimes illegal interrogation methods employed in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.


WASHINGTON - The Senate's top two Republicans voiced support for Donald Rumsfeld on Friday as allies of the Defense secretary sought to outflank vocal GOP critics in and out of Congress.


War in Afghanistan lends real-life grit to NATO battlefield training in Lithuania

"The med techs have experienced some pretty harrowing experiences last year providing care under fire ... and having to actually do those things that medics are trained to do - provide life-saving treatment in combat conditions"  (CP) - Six Canadian army medics are bringing their hands-on experience in Afghanistan to a military training exercise on the edge of the Baltic Sea where 1,700 NATO troops are sharing their battlefield skills.The two-week training operation at the Lithuanian army base of Klaipeda is called Amber Hope. It involves personnel from 10 NATO countries, including Canada, Germany, Poland, Finland and the United States.Maj. John Crook, Canada's senior representative at the exercise, says he and his five colleagues from 1 Field Ambulance at Edmonton Garrison, all served in Afghanistan recently. Read more


Delta Air Lines Said to Be Near a Northwest Deal

The boards of Delta and Northwest have both scheduled emergency meetings for Tuesday where the deal, which would reshape the airline industry, could be approved.


Voice of America to Begin Broadcasts in Somali Language 12 February

Excerpt from report by Kenyan newspaper The Standard website on 31 January  [Passage omitted] Meanwhile, the Voice of America (VOA) will on 12 February begin a new daily broadcast to the Horn of Africa.


UK takes lead role in stem cell research

POTTERS BAR, England At the end of a winding country road lined with hedgerows and tidy brick homes sits a new prefabricated building chock-full of monitors and filters.


Jim Tracy had watched his would-be staff ace grab his right arm and walk off again, into the dugout, up the clubhouse tunnel and probably straight into the offseason.


Doctor blames Internet for teen pregnancies in China

Blog: A Chinese newspaper reports that nearly half of pregnant teens in Shanghai met their partner on the Web.


Police said that they were searching for a motive following a shooting spree inside a Columbus nightclub that left five people dead Wednesday night.


National polls split, but Kerry makes headway in states

National polls were split over who was leading the US presidential race, but Democrat John Kerry showed signs of making headway against President George W. Bush in the decisive state-by-state battle.


KMart to Buy Sears in $11.5 Billion Deal

Discount retailer Kmart Holding Corp.  KMRT.O will buy department store operator Sears, Roebuck &  Co. S.N in a $11.5 billion deal unveiled on Wednesday,  creating the third-largest U.S. retailer.


Shell Malaysiaâs Jintan gas field starts work

SHELL Malaysia's Jintan field, located about 275km north west of Bintulu, offshore Sarawak, came onstream on Aug 31. âJintan is the second gas field brought into production, following Serai which came onstream


Insurer announces intention to 'offshore' up to 7,000 UK jobs

Aviva, the company that owns Norwich Union, has announced that up to 7,000 jobs that service UK business will be offshored by 2007.


Federer's Olympics end unexpectedly early with two losses

Roger Federer gathered his racket bag and trudged off the court, ignoring fans' autograph requests as he headed straight for the exit.


XM, Sirius to offer low cost, a-la-carte options

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM  Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. said on Monday they would offer a  subscription package priced 46 percent below current levels,  and would also let customers buy packages of their favorite  channels, after their proposed merger.


Miami started the day by stomping on the Louisville Cardinal logo in the middle of field. That might be that last sign of swagger the Hurricanes show for a while.


Ky. Republican fights to hold House seat

This is where it began for the Republicans in 1994, the year the GOP broke the back of 40 years of Democratic rule in Congress.


Your Face on the Moon, Thanks to X Prize Foundation

The organization responsible for the $10 million Ansari X Prize announces it will send a DVD to the moon with personal photos and messages from the general public. It's called the Lunar Legacy Program and you can submit stuff.


Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. said Friday it has been informed by the Securities and Exchange Commission that the agency's investigation of the company has now become a formal probe.


Police smashed a global Internet pedophile ring, rescuing 31 children and rounding up more than 700 suspects worldwide, authorities said Monday.


McDonald's investors yesterday shrugged off the resignation of Charlie Bell as chief executive, deciding the fast food giant's turnround would continue under its new leadership team, sending the shares ahead.


Vaccine programmes could be revolutionised by a new storage technique eliminating the need for refrigeration.


Hong Kong's Hang Seng share index closes at a new high, helped by an overnight rally on Wall Street.


One of three Michigan men who hacked into the national computer system of Lowe's hardware stores and tried to steal customers' credit card information was sentenced Wednesday to nine years in federal prison.


Democrats eke out one final House victory in 2006 election

The 2006 congressional election campaign finally came to an end, with Democrats reclaiming a US House seat from a Republican incumbent in the last undecided legislative race.


Bacteria species may help ethanol output

Scientists say a new bacteria species discovered in Yellowstone's thermal pools could improve the use of bacteria to produce ethanol.


/C O R R E C T I O N -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc./

In the news release, "Dell Computers to Arrive at Wal-Mart  This Weekend," issued earlier today by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.


Stilista, ho visto crescente entusiasmo per shopping in rete


Felipe Contepomi's late drop-goal denies Ireland victory away to Argentina.


A stronger warning on antidepressants about a potential suicide risk in children could scare people from getting the treatment they need, some psychiatrists say.


Fiamme in Sardegna Case evacuate, turisti in fuga

Roma, 21 agosto 2004 - Sud Italia in fiamme. Ã questo il risultato di una giornata di fuoco che ha visto i pompieri impegnati nello spegnimento di roghi in Sardegna, Sicilia, Campania e Calabria. Complici l'afa e le alte temperature estive.


Drop in Female Births Prompts Alarm in India

NEW DELHI, Dec. 18 -- Lawmakers and women's rights activists expressed alarm Monday over new evidence indicating that about 7,000 fewer girls than expected are born each day in India, where women routinely suffer discrimination and parents often abort female fetuses.


Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, president and founder of the United Arab Emirates, has died after many years of poor health, according to his office.


Retailers not happy as shoppers grow cautious

The toll that economic uncertainty has taken on U.S. consumer electronics retailers was made very clear on Tuesday by Circuit City CEO Phil Schoonover.


Britain facing poultry bans as turkey cull completed

Britain is facing poultry bans from Japan to Jersey after it finished slaughtering about 160,000 turkeys in the hope of containing its worst bird flu outbreak.


Marking the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic agreement that ended centuries of war and conflict between France and Britain, President Jacques


Anger speeds up deterioration of lungs: study

Lung power normally declines as a person   ages but being angry and hostile can speed up the process,   researchers said on Thursday.


Haiti thought it had hit rock bottom, but life just gets harder

JEAN, a 32-year-old street vendor wearing a tattered straw hat, stands under a searing midday sun on a street corner in Port-au-Princeâs grungy city centre, his arms and shoulders laden with nylon duffel bags.


SEC Advises Fannie Mae to Restate Earnings

Description: The head accountant at the Security Exchange Commission asks the mortgage giant to correct its books for the last three years.


FINANZIARIA, OGGI SI CHIUDE AL SENATO; NON POSTA FIDUCIA =

(AGI) - Roma, 29 dic. - E' iniziata in Aula al Senato la discussione generale sulla manovra, dopo il via libera ottenuto dalla commissione Bilancio. In Aula e' presente il ministro dell'Economia, Domenico Siniscalco.


Israel's Olmert delays Palestinian prisoner release

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert delayed a plan to release from prison scores of members of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's secular Fatah movement, Israeli officials said on Saturday.


Nationals 13, Mets 4: Growing Pains Give the Mets Discomfort

The Mets missed a chance to distance themselves from Philadelphia, which was idle but pulled two games behind in the National League East with six remaining.


After decades on run, Indian 'demon' killed

MADRAS, India - He was India's most wanted bandit, a brutal smuggler who murdered police officers, slaughtered elephants and kidnapped a movie star.


Creditor says no LG Card deal, but more talks seen

Creditors of South Korea's LG Card Co. Ltd. and its former parent, LG Group, failed to reach a deal on a bailout of the ailing credit card firm on Wednesday, but both sides were open to more talks, a leading creditor said.


'Batman' freed after Buckingham Palace stunt

Two fathers' rights activists who penetrated Buckingham Palace in central London dressed in Batman and Robin costumes were released on police bail, police said.


Movie Review | 'The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes': A Love Triangle Caught Between Dreams and Reality

Stephen and Timothy Quay merge live-action and animation to create a tragic fantasy about a beautiful opera singer, a lovesick piano tuner and the mad scientist with plans for both of them.


NFL: Jets, Rams, Broncos and Vikings Complete Puzzle

Jeff Wilkins booted a clutch 31-yard field goal to earn the St. Louis Rams a playoff berth with a 32-29 overtime victory over the New York Jets on Sunday, as the NFL regular season came to furious conclusion.


CHONG KHNEAS, Cambodia -- A decade ago, Chan Kimoeun could pilot his skiff across the turbid water of the Tonle Sap, stay out for two days and bring home as much as 400 pounds of fish. On this day, he returned from five nights of floating torpor with a mere 50 pounds -- hardly enough to cover the costs of fuel or the rice he cooked during the trip.


The outlook for economic growth in the Palestinian territories remains tough, a World Bank report warns.


By Don Jergler, Press-Telegram, Long Beach, Calif.  Sep.


Sony Corp.  plans to  phase out the cut-priced $499 model of its PlayStation 3 video  game machine, leaving only a higher capacity $599 model for  sale in the United States, the company said on Monday.


Two massive explosions took place in North Korea's border area with China on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, Roh administration officials revealed yesterday, confirming earlier reports from Beijing.


Brain scans of obese show hunger hormone at work

Giving the body's natural appetite suppressant to morbidly obese volunteers de-activated their brain's response to tasty food -- and the new brain activity lasted for as long as the hormone was delivered, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.


Armed Robbers Steal Munch's 'The Scream' in Oslo

Armed robbers on Sunday stole a version of  Norwegian artist Edvard Munch's "The Scream," regarded by many  as his most important work and an icon of existentialist angst,  from an Oslo museum.


River Rock Entertainment Authority Reaches Agreement With Dry Creek Casino Regarding Cash Buy-Out of Credit Enhancement Fees

The River Rock Entertainment Authority (the "Authority"),  the operator of the River Rock Casino in Sonoma County, California,  today announced that it has reached an agreement with the Dry Creek  Casino, LLC to buy-out the remaining portion of credit enhancement fees.


SIR ALEX FERGUSON is used to doing things the hard way. So while the sceptics are quick to write off Manchester United following their dropped points against Fulham on Monday, the Reds' boss is not worried.


Whirlpool Corp.  said on Tuesday it will cut at least 1,200 jobs at U.S. plants in Indiana and Arkansas and expand production at a Mexico refrigerator plant.


Verizon Wireless introduced an unlimited calling plan with no roaming or long-distance fees for $99.99 a month, an offer that could spark a price war among carriers.


Blog: CompactFlash Association looks to memory card boost transfer rates and capacity standard with the faster Serial ATA interface.


MRSA Bug Discovered in Meat and Livestock

By Sean Poulter  A SUPERBUG similar to MRSA which affects thousands of hospital patients has been found in farm animals and meat.


"Dirt" and "Riches" face abrupt season finales

There will be less  "Dirt" and "Riches" on FX's schedule this year. In a sign of  what's in store for TV series whose production was affected by  the writers' strike, FX has opted not to produce more episodes  for the two series' second seasons.


Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi warned yesterday that efforts to resolve the standoff in Fallujah peacefully have entered their "final phase


Regardless of how they shed pounds in the first place, people who lost a lot of weight stayed that way by limiting fat rather than carbohydrates, according to new research


New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo is investigating possible violations of state and federal antitrust laws by Intel, the world's largest manufacturer of microprocessors.


Madrid's stylish Prado extension adds space, light

One of the world's finest art collections has finally got the kind of clean, modern space that old masters such as Goya, Velazquez and El Greco deserve.


Meg Whitman, the Web-pioneering chief executive of eBay Inc., is preparing to retire after a decade at the helm of the online auctioneer, according to a published report.


The latest -- and likely final -- nail in the coffin of the National Hockey League's 2004-05 season was driven in yesterday when the United States Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service failed to broker a deal between the league and the players association.


Pan-African Parliament Opens With High Hopes

A lavish ceremony has marked the opening of the second session of the Pan-African Parliament. It is the first time the body is meeting in South Africa, it is permanent host country.


The lead drug gains another use -- just not the one investors expected.


If the Yankees are going to make a move this season, now would presumably be the time and at some point, top pitching prospect Phil Hughes could be part of that push.


EU says time not right to lift China arms ban

âWe are working assiduously but...the time is not right to lift the embargo,â Bot told reporters on arrival at a summit between the bloc and Chinese leaders.


Paul Elliott reveals Wall Street's best-kept secret.


ORLANDO, Florida  - Severe thunderstorms and at least one tornado killed 19 people on Friday when they ripped through Florida in the dead of night, tearing homes to shreds, toppling heavy trucks and leaving a trail of rubble.


3 People Seduced by the Bloody Allure of the Ring

Clint Eastwood's drama about a grizzled boxing trainer and a spunky young fighter is the best movie released by a major Hollywood studio this year.


House Democrats Unveil Resolution Opposing Iraq Plans

House Democrats today unveiled a tightly worded resolution of opposition to President Bush's Iraq war plans, declaring that Congress "disapproves of the decision" to deploy more than 20,000 additional U.S. combat troops to Iraq.


Atkins takes aim at Health Canada's low-carb labelling stand

OTTAWA (CP) - A hardline government stand on carbohydrate claims for new Canadian food labels has prompted a sharp retort from the purveyors of the Atkins low-carb diet.


As Christmas approaches, Christians around the world turn to thoughts of the Holy Land and the great figures in the Bible.


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Asian stocks fell more than 2 percent on Wednesday as oil prices topped $100 a barrel, rekindling inlfation fears.


Bari, 16:03 - CALCIO, BARI: CONTE NUOVO ALLENATORE

Antonio Conte è il nuovo allenatore del Bari. L'ex tecnico dell'Arezzo prende il posto di Bep...


Motorsport.com. Makoto Tamada stole provisional position for Sunday's Malaysian GP at Sepang. The Japanese took his Bridgestone-shod Camel Honda under the current lap record by setting a blistering lap of 2:02.


Bulgarian pop diva keeps flame burning for Castro

Yordanka Hristova was once called "the  bride of all Cubans" and was so popular on Fidel Castro's  island that Cuban families named their daughters after her.


Fears are growing for the safety of record-breaking US adventurer Steve Fossett, missing in Nevada since Monday.


The Republican base has felt left out lately. Tom Coburn and Jim DeMint are two senators trying to do something about that


Mibtel -0,15%, anche Parigi e Francoforte in ribasso


A lawyer for terrorists sets out to charm a documentaryâs audience in âTerrorâs Advocate.â


SEC alleges Cheshire firm bilked investors of $9b

The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday accused a Western Massachusetts company of bilking investors of $9 million by using high-pressure sales tactics and promises of extraordinary returns to induce them to buy shares in unproductive oil and gas projects.


Microsoft: One Million Zunes Sold and Counting

Zune is singing a new tune these days. A Microsoft executive has announced that over one million units of its music player have shipped. As the Zune has been out about nine months, that puts the Redmond, Washington-based company ahead of its previously announced plan to sell one million in a year.


Ten British football clubs are featured in the latest list of the world's 20 richest football club's complied by Deloitte.


Update 8: Marsh & McLennan Comments on Incentive Fees

The company at the center of a probe into insurance brokerage fees says it took in more than $1.2 billion in incentive payments over the past 18 months and that its decision to stop using such fees will reduce operating income.


A wide-reaching federal investigation into newspaper circulation practices has knocked on the door of a fourth New York daily - The New York Times.


Ballaro' sfiora il 18% e batte La sai l'ultima su Canale 5


U.S. stock futures pointed to a flat  open  on Tuesday before a slew of economic data, with a  steadier dollar helping to mute firmer crude oil prices.


A German statesman and a Czech supermodel were among the vacationers whose search for peace and sun in tropical southern Asia was shattered by the tsunamis that spared neither rich nor poor.


Byrne HBO drama: Therapist, heal thyself

Gabriel Byrne spends much of his new drama planted in a chair, engaged in dialogue with whomever occupies the sofa facing him. He has plenty to say, but what distinguishes his performance is something else he must do: express the act of listening.


Maps, charts, facts and figures about life in post-Saddam Iraq


The Knicks rallied from 11 points down when Jason Kidd left with 6 minutes 28 seconds remaining in the first quarter and went on to a victory.


Space shuttle due to return as NASA watches weather

Weather forecasts were not encouraging, but space shuttle Atlantis was scheduled to return to Earth on Thursday in an afternoon landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.


Rio Tinto CEO leaves door open to higher bid from BHP

Rio Tinto Chief Executive Tom  Albanese on Sunday left the door open to a sweetened takeover  offer from BHP Billiton, but said Rio would be happy to grow on  its own if BHP walked away.


Team sure to face some press coverage this week

FOXBOROUGH -- The Patriots were scheduled to leave for Jacksonville, Fla., this morning, following a sendoff by Gov. Mitt Romney at Gillette Stadium. The team, which practiced in Foxborough for the final time yesterday, was scheduled to arrive at its hotel in St. Augustine, Fla., and hold a 5:30 p.m. news conference to launch its week-long media obligations.


Note to Politicians -- Singing Can Be Dangerous

One of Britain's top government  ministers, under fire over allegations he fast-tracked a visa  for his former lover's nanny, may have made a fatal mistake --  breaking into song.


Phil Mickelson's start to the 2008 season was in doubt Monday when his doctor directed him to stay in bed for two days for a respiratory problem.


The pound hit another 26-year peak against the dollar on Tuesday, and the euro held close to a historic high point against the US unit as dealers bet on rising interest rates in Britain and the eurozone.


Finanziaria, salasso per gli italiani Opposizione e sindacati ...

ROMA - "E' una stangata mascherata". Enrico Letta, responsabile economico della Margherita non trova altre parole per commentare la Finanziaria varata ieri dal Consiglio dei ministri e che ora inizia il suo iter parlamentare.


19 ott 11:07 Delitto via Poma: il sangue del lavatoio e' ...

ROMA - Prime indiscrezioni sui risultati delle analisi effettuate dal Ris sulla macchia di sangue trovata in un lavatoio nello stabile di via Poma a Roma, teatro 14 anni fa dell'omicidio di Simonetta Cesaroni.


A former nurse wins a High Court battle to stop the "unlawful" closure of two hospital wards.


p2pnet.net News:- Through their RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), the members of the Big Four record label cartel have sued another 762 people, bringing the total to close to 5,800.


Normal weight lower in rheumatoid arthritis patients

NEW YORK  - The relationship of body mass index (BMI) with the body composition in patients with rheumatoid arthritis differs from that in patients with osteoarthritis and healthy controls, according to UK researchers.


POLITICAL POINTS | 10.5 11:37 AM Sideshow Moves to Center Ring

Just as the vice-presidential candidates are not usually seen as a decisive factor in the presidential race, the vice-presidential debate is typically viewed as a sideshow - though Lloyd Bentsen's


Thailand's new military rulers unveil an interim constitution under which the army retains substantial powers.


The number of Americans filing initial claims for jobless benefits rose less than forecast last week and held below the year's average, a government report showed today.


Beijing chief announces social cleansing operation to clear city of beggars, hawkers and prostitutes


Dubai, 13:18 - CALCIO, BLATTER: MERCATO BLOCCATO DALLE GRANDI SQUADRE

Polemico come sempre il numero uno della Fifa Sepp Blatter, contro le grandi squadre d'Europa: "In E...


Obama, Clinton converge on civil rights shrine

SELMA, Alabama  - Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, joined by former President Bill Clinton, descended on a hallowed shrine of the civil rights movement on Sunday to court black voters who could help decide the party's presidential nominee.


Pakistan scholars honour Bin Laden in Rushdie row

Pakistani Islamic scholars honoured Osama bin Laden in response to Britain's knighthood for Salman Rushdie, as a senior ruling party member said he would not hesitate to kill the novelist.


Boston College athletic director Gene DeFilippo met yesterday morning with football coach Tom O'Brien, who returned to campus after an out-of-town meeting Wednesday with officials from the University of Washington about their head coaching vacancy. While neither party elaborated on what was discussed, all indications were that O'Brien informed DeFilippo that if the Washington job were offered to him, he ...


Japan Airlines to purchase Boeing's 7E7 jets

TOKYO The Boeing 7-E-7 Dreamliner got a huge boost today after Japan Airlines ordered 30 of the twinjets and took options on 20 others.


Coming: IT that adapts to users' requirements

The march of information technology into the workplace has been greeted with a mix of awe and resistance. For all their promise of productivity gains, computers, business software, and telecommunications gear have disrupted processes at the core of a company's identity.


Venezuela Opposition Refuses Recall Audit

Maintaining that a failed referendum to oust Venezuela's president was rigged against them, opposition leaders Wednesday refused to participate in a partial audit of the results as proposed by former President Jimmy Carter.


Zend Developer Zone: ZendCon '07 Wiki now Live!

The Zend Developer Zone has posted an official announcement bout the wiki for the Zend/PHP Conference & Expo 2007 being posted and made live:   This year's ZendCon will be bigger and better than ever. With the number of people we are expecting, it's going to be easy to lose track of your friends or people you want to meet. To help with that, we've put up a wiki for attendees. You can see who is coming, register in one of the affiliated groups who are planning events, and take a look at the Birds of a Feather sessions that are being proposed.   Pages created so far include a list of the ZCEs attending, members of the #phpc channel (PHP community) on the Freenode IRC network and a page for phpwomen.org members who will be attending.   Whether you have a group you want to add a page for or just want to add your name to one of the lists already made, head over to the ZendCon wiki and make some updates.


At least eight people die as a truck carrying refugees from the Somali capital overturns, reports say.


Germany's Merkel optimistic about toughening terror laws

"I recommend holding this discussion in a climate in which we do not open false fronts, but instead all decide together for freedom and security in equal measure"  A new poll suggested Chancellor Angela Merkel 's party may be benefiting from last week's foiling of an alleged bomb plot. via Pravda


The new epicenter of the global AIDS pandemic is Asia, and its new faces are Asia's young girls and women. This was highlighted by a recent United Nations report on HIV/AIDS and the theme


The nation's governors on Wednesday urged President Bush not to shift additional Medicaid costs to the states in his effort to reduce the federal deficit.


Film on Mexicoâs Disputed â06 Election Stirs Emotions

A documentary about last yearâs disputed presidential election has drawn big crowds and generated controversy in Mexico.


The FUN way to support Israel. Millions in prizes. Pesach 2005 with Kosher Travels Unlimited.


Pfizer to Halt Advertising of Celebrex to Consumers

Pfizer plans to immediately stop advertising Celebrex, its best-selling arthritis pain reliever, to consumers after a study linked it to an increased risk of heart attacks.


Schumacher Rewrites the History Books Again

It was not quite business as usual for Michael Schumacher on Sunday. He was on the podium at the end of the Belgian Grand Prix but in second place.


More post-election attacks are reported in Sierra Leone, despite assurances from the new president.


Chinese Groups Seek to Halt a Dam and Save a Treasured Place

Environmentalists in China are fighting plans for a hydropower project that they say would endanger one of the world's deepest gorges.


Pakistan test-fires nuclear capable missile

Get INQ7 breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send INQ7 BREAKING to 386. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistan conducted its fourth test this year of a nuclear-capable missile Tuesday, test


Shorter Intern Shifts Mean Fewer Medical Errors

Harvard University's teaching hospital is introducing what would seem to be a common-sense move but is really a revolution in medical education: a 16-hour limit on the


Il Pontefice "vittima di inqualificabili minacce"


KABUL: Hamid Karzai has won outright victory in Afghanistan's first presidential election according to preliminary results, the interim leader's supporters and chief rival said Sunday.


The 36th Ryder Cup match tees off at the K Club in Ireland, with Tiger Woods and Colin Montgomerie in early action.


Under Ridge, Color Alerts and Mixed Security Reviews

As the man who oversaw the creation of the largest federal agency in a half-century, Tom Ridge exits the Department of Homeland Security with a


Researchers win a grant to help produce a drug that could stop flu and other diseases from replicating in humans.


Verona, 17:43 - CALCIO, CHIEVO: BENTEGODI APERTO AD ABBONATI

Gli abbonati del Chievo potranno assistere domani all'anticipo contro il Torino. La Commissione prov...


UPDATE 4-Howard Stern jumps to Sirius, helps satellite radio

Howard Stern, the ribald radio host who has become a poster boy for bad behavior on US airwaves, will jump to Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI.


American Woman, Afghan Girl Die After Kabul Blast

An American woman, believed to be a  civilian, and a young Afghan girl died from their wounds after  a suicide bomb attack in a busy shopping street in the Afghan  capital, hospital staff said on Sunday.


Ravens Turn Focus to Jets' Backup Quarterback

An injury to a key offensive contributor could have a major impact on the Baltimore Ravens' upcoming game at the New York Jets, and the Ravens are relieved that


Fire from a terrorism attack against a tanker ship carrying liquefied natural gas could ignite so fiercely it would burn people one mile away, according to a congressional study


Bush, Kerry Clash on Issues After Debate

President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, their animosity stirred by a contentious second debate, lit into each other over Iraq, jobs and debate performance on Saturday in critical battleground states.


A drunken driver collided Monday with a motorcade carrying Chechen President Alu Alkhanov, killing a security officer escorting him and critically injuring four others, authorities said.


A federal judge Friday struck down a 1994 law banning the sale of bootleg recordings of live music, ruling the law unfairly grants "seemingly perpetual protection" to the original performances.


I proventi saranno utilizzati per ridurre il debito pubblico


Forecasters warned Tuesday that a La Nina weather pattern — the nasty flip side of El Nino — is brewing, bringing with it the threat of more hurricanes for the Atlantic.


U.S. sailor arrested in Japan for attempted murder

Japanese police arrested a U.S. sailor on Thursday for attempted murder by stabbing a 16-year-old girl and a young woman, a year after another U.S. sailor was jailed for life for murder in the same city.


Software pirates put sizeable dent in UK economy

Shiver me timbers, they're taking our jobs The UK is missing out on more than Â£1bn in lost taxes and the creation of over 13,000 new high-paying jobs over four years if we all took software piracy more seriously, according to a new report.â¦


Food allergies may be almost eradicated in 10 years, according to scientists at a UK conference.


Unlike NASA, SpaceShipOne and other private pioneers can afford to ...

SpaceShipOne - as much a work of art as a groundbreaking flying machine â-as recast the mold for spaceflight established by NASA largely because it doesn't have to worry


Fassino richiama a senso responsabilita', quello ci sara'


Canada's Supreme Court struck down the government's right to detain foreign terrorism suspects indefinitely and without trial, ruling Friday that the system violates the country's bill of rights.


Litvinenko suspect wants to be Russian president

The Russian wanted by Britain on suspicion of killing Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko said on Monday he would stand for election to parliament and would like to become president of Russia.


Desktop search tool from Google has flaw

SAN FRANCISCO A university computer scientist and two of his students have discovered a potentially serious security flaw in the desktop search tool for personal computers that was recently distributed by Google.


Cartoon legend Joseph Barbera dies at 95

Legendary Hollywood animator Joseph Barbera, whose characters Fred and Wilma Flintstone and Scooby-Doo made generations of people laugh, died on Monday at age 95, the Warner Bros. film studio said in a statement.


LOS ANGELES  - After a respectable  debut, freshman talker "The Jane Pauley Show" has suffered a  hefty slide in its ratings.


Universal Music Group has licensed songs from its stable of artists including U2 and Eminem to a company that has developed technology designed to prevent the unauthorized distribution of audio tracks over online file-sharing networks, a source familiar with the venture said.


Najaf Fighting Flares; Sadr Forces Hold Shrine

Description: US forces clash again in Najaf with fighters loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Efforts by the Iraqi government to reach a disarmament deal with Sadr are at an impasse, and his forces continue to hold the Imam Ali shrine.


WASHINGTON - Denying he has painted too rosy a picture about Iraq, President Bush said Thursday he would consider sending more troops if asked, but Iraq's interim leader firmly said they weren't needed. With violence spreading, Defense Secretary Donald H...


He's on the verge of turning 40 and became a father for the first time when his wife, Jackie, gave birth to their daughter, Sadie, last month. But Adam Sandler assures fans he's still a moron.


One of Myanmar's best known and longest-imprisoned political dissidents has been freed as part of a general release of almost 4,000 prisoners granted by the country's ruling junta, a family member confirmed Saturday.


Scots film star Ewan McGregor says he is looking forward to getting back to acting after his roadtrip.


Bulgarian Arrested in $300 Mln Drug Seizure

Police in Sofia arrested a man after seizing a cache of 120 kilograms (264.5 pounds) of a banned drug worth an estimated $300 million in his house cellar, an official said Wednesday.


Lifeâs a Little Bit Worse Now That Theyâre Dead

âWristcutters: A Love Storyâ has an offbeat, absurdist charm that turns a potentially creepy conceit into an odd, touching adventure.


Literally putting a face on technology could improve our interaction with hi-tech gadgets.


Jim Carrey is totally in tune with the dark, weird world of "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.". It doesn't quite have the nerve to follow through on its setup, but "Lemony Snicket's A Series


Iraq Kurdish leader vows to fight strike

The most senior leader in Iraq's Kurdish region appeared to raise the stakes in the standoff over northern Iraq on Friday, warning Turkey that the region would defend itself against any cross-border military strike on rebel bases.


Sport: British clubs will face might of Milan's two giants in last 16 of the Champions League


Manufacturing output has risen by 0.3 percent in April from the March figure, official data showed Friday.


May Dept. Posts Lower Profit, Sales Fall

May Department Stores Co. , parent of Lord & Taylor and David's Bridal retail chains, on Tuesday posted a lower quarterly profit on disappointing sales of dresses and home furnishings.


Thai "stealth coup" threatens pro-Thaksin victory

Fears of a post-election dirty tricks campaign by Thailand's old guard appear to be coming true.


Geologist monitors emissions for clues about volcanoes

MOUNT ST. HELENS -- The plane is a speck of mica in the volcano's plume. It cuts back and forth through the cloud, battling the updrafts, downdrafts and turbulent air currents that form over a hot, heaving crater.


com September 20, 2004, 4:03 PM PT. Technology that can let walls, remote cameras or electricity meters relay information wirelessly to computers took a step forward with the first product release from Dust Networks.


Italians strike against government's economic policies

Italian trains, banks, planes and factories will be disrupted for hours on Tuesday as unions stage ageneral strike against the government's economic policies, the fifth strike


Per i passaporti l'aumento e' rinviato al mese di giugno


Rural Scotland will suffer "disastrously" if a plan to close thousands of post offices is carried out.


BBC Click's Dan Simmons looks at the products offering our passwords protection from hackers.


A cross-party campaign presses Prime Minister Gordon Brown to hold a referendum on the new EU Treaty.


Another game, another charge of dirty play levied by a player involved in the Red Sox-Yankees series.


Strike shuts Nigeria, but oil keeps flowing

A general strike over a rise in fuel prices brought much of Nigeria to a standstill on Wednesday but oil exports from Africa's top producer were initially unaffected.


AMD released two extremely powerful chips recently after Intel had to back down from the plan of manufacturing a 4GHz version of their Pentium 4 processor.


Former F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve to test drive for Renault

Former Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve will test for Renault at Silverstone this week. Renault said in a statement that the Iberville, Que.


Palace Riled by Teacher's Secret Tape of UK Prince

Britain's royal family went on the attack on Thursday after lawyers for one of Prince Harry's former schoolteachers gave a court a secret tape they said shows she helped him cheat on exams.


Lawmaker: Abstinence Programs Misleading

Rep. Henry Waxman says federally funded abstinence education programs that are used in 25 states contain false and misleading information about contraception, abortion and sexually transmitted diseases.


NEW DELHI: Paul Kirui pulled away from the field in the final stages to claim the men's title and lead Kenya to the team honours in the world half-marathon championships yesterday.


At Syracuse, David Tyreeâs specialty was known as a stalk block, which involves him blocking a player and holding the block, often to free a tailback on a pitch play.


Frances dropped up to 11 inches of rain along Floridaâs central east coast and caused flooding as it moved inland toward Tampa. It left behind leveled trees and power lines, tangled traffic lights and beachfront


Alliance Atlantis Shares Off on Downgrade

Shares of Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. sank more than 8 percent Tuesday afternoon after the Canadian broadcast company was downgraded by an analyst who cited the company's lower-than-expected third


U.S. Weighs Sanctions Against North Korea

The Bush administration is developing an extensive list of possible new sanctions against North Korea, senior officials said Thursday.


Tar Heels Drop Terps In an ACC Semifinal

Maryland makes a comeback late in the second half, but it falls short as the Terrapins' run in the ACC tournament ends during a 78-72 semifinal loss to North Carolina.


BOSTON -- It was a brutal season for the Mariners, but not for players who used to be in the Mariners organization. Five -- Jason Varitek, Derek Lowe, Mike Timlin, David Ortiz and Mike Myers -- are on the Boston Red Sox roster.


Thailand's political parties pursued coalition talks Monday after allies of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra won nearly half the seats Â but not an outright majority Â in the first parliamentary election since a military coup.


Office Depot Aims for Business Customers

Retailer Office Depot Inc.  is making over its brand, appealing to small business customers who still find it hard to distinguish its staples from those of its biggest rival.


Internet services are disrupted in parts of the Middle East following damage to an undersea cable, reports say.


Packers Clinch Division With Win Over Minnesota

After nearly costing Green Bay a crucial game, Brett Favre rallied the Packers to victory -- and the NFC North title -- with one of his famous comebacks.


Icahn Sues Software Maker Seeking Vote on Offer

The billionaire investor Carl C. Icahn has sued BEA Systems, demanding that the company hold an annual meeting and permit shareholders to vote on a sale.


The US orders its largest-ever beef recall, saying a California meat plant broke rules on cattle inspection.


Deutsche Bank Profits Down, Cuts Planned

Deutsche Bank AG posted a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profits Thursday citing restructuring charges, and announced another 3,280 job cuts.


Psst, lines are way shorter at AT&T stores

Blog: While hundreds of people wait outside Apple stores in New York City to get their hands on the iPhone, AT&T stores around the city have only a handful of people waiting in line.


Trade persuades Europe to review China arms ban

China's demand that Europe lift its 15-year-old embargo on arms sales will receive a sympathetic hearing at today's EU-China summit in The Hague, despite fierce opposition from an unlikely alliance of human rights groups and the Bush administration.


Terrorism seen as biggest threat to Beijing Olympics

Terrorism is the biggest threat to next year's Beijing Olympics, a state newspaper cited top Chinese security officials as saying on Tuesday, a concern echoed by the head of Interpol.


Parliament's watchdog is to investigate David Blunkett for giving free rail tickets to his ex-lover.


Traian Basescu, a sea captain turned politician, won a surprise victory in Romania's presidential run-off election held on Sunday, according to final results announced yesterday.


A member of the gang who kicked to death Garry Newlove may appeal against his conviction, his solicitor says.


Saudi Arabia leads OPEC oil rush, resists quota increase

VIENNA: OPEC is keeping its foot to the pedal on oil production in a bid to push crude prices back below $40 a barrel. Risking a counter-seasonal fourth quarter build in world crude stocks, Saudi Arabia will


Indian captain Saurav Ganguly, who missed the last two tests against Australia with injury, has been picked for the first test against South Africa but will miss the match due to an unprecedented ban for a slow over rate.


French Film Composer Colombier Dies in US

French film and television composer Michel Colombier, who was a co-author of the score for Prince's film "Purple Rain" and who collaborated with a galaxy of French stars including Charles Aznavour and Serge Gainsbourg, has died at age 65, his family said on Wednesday.


Business & money: Flamboyant billionaire expected to take the stand in defence of embattled media mogul.


Drinks firm Britvic says private equity company Permira has raised its share in the firm to nearly 14%.


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Pete Doherty vows to give up drugs after reprieve

Troubled rocker Pete Doherty vowed Wednesday to turn over a new leaf as a judge freed him from conditions imposed to curb his drug problems.


Verizon, Vodafone work toward common platform

Verizon Communications Inc  and  Vodafone Group Plc  aim to develop a common technology  for their future mobile networks that would allow their cell  phone users to roam on each others' services.


Il ministro: investitori spaventati dalla burocrazia


Nvidia to supply PlayStation 3 graphics chip

Nvidia will supply the graphics chip for the successor to the PlayStation 2 being developed by Sony, the companies announced. The deal also gives Sony the right to use the chip in its digital consumer products, according to the companies.


Government critic Alan Simpson is to stand down as a Labour MP at the next general election.


Germany's chancellor warns off the far right as the country marks 60 years since the bombing of Dresden.


New study links food additives to hyperactivity in children

A cocktail of artificial colours and the commonly-used preservative sodium benzoate are linked to hyperactivity in children, according to a ground-breaking study published Thursday by The Lancet.


The Bank of England raises UK interest rates to 5.75%, warning that pricing pressures remain elevated.


Le regole valgono per tutti, ha fatto 44 anni in Parlamento


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Bush to Shift Iraq Funds to Boost Security

HOLLAND, Mich.  - Faced with mounting violence in  Iraq, the Bush administration plans on Tuesday to propose  shifting $3.46 billion from Iraqi water, power and other  reconstruction projects to improve security, boost oil output  and prepare for elections scheduled for January.


Europe Rally After U.S. Take Early Charge

Holders Europe began to peg  back a fast start by the United States as the 35th Ryder Cup  approached its climax in the last-day singles on Sunday.


Isernia, 20:41 - CALCIO, RISSA TRA JUNIOR: CALCIATORE RICOVERATO IN OSPEDALE

Rissa tra juniores e ricovero in ospedale. Una rissa Ã¨ scoppiata al termine dell'incontro Venafro-Bo...


Lions are seen in cages at a breeding facility in South Africa during part of an investigation by the International Fund For Animal Welfare into the breeding of the animals for canned hunts.


At the risk of stating the obvious, the United Nations hasn't been America's friend in recent years.


The following aid agencies are accepting contributions to help Haiti's poor. The list is from InterAction, a coalition of aid agencies, which can be contacted at InterAction at 202-667-8227 or http://www.interaction.org.


A failed asylum seeker convicted of rape is to be awarded damages after being unlawfully detained in prison.


Bush Administration To Expand Nursing Home Quality Initiative

Bush administration officials on Wednesday announced plans to expand a program launched in 2002 to improve nursing home quality that "has so far had mixed results," the Boston Globe reports.


By Kitty Kelley. In the classic film She Done Him Wrong, a dapper young Gilbert Roland encounters Mae West for the first time. "I've heard a lot about you," he says.


JOSE MOURINHO today hailed John Terry as a lynchpin of of Chelsea's drive for Champions League glory. The England defender's third goal of the tournament helped the Londoners make light of their striker crisis with this Satmford Bridge win.


Un tank ha sparato contro la loro casa. Intanto l'esercito di Israele ha chiuso i Territori in vista della morte di Yasser Arafat. Gaza, 5 nov. (Adnkronos) - Due bambini palestinesi di sette e otto anni sono


Britain's pension system could easily be replaced by a new payment that would make millions better off, a report says.


Vivendi Blasts iTunes Contract Terms as "Indecent"

Universal music renegotiates its deal with Apple's dominant music service.


UPDATE 3-Barca and Real continue perfect start to season

A classy free kick from Real Madrid's David Beckham and smart goals from Barcelona new boys Ludovic Giuly and Henrik Larsson allowed both teams to maintain their


Al-Qaeda chose Chinese to sabotage Musharraf's agenda: analysts

Al-Qaeda linked militants involved in the fatal Chinese hostage crisis targeted Chinese in Pakistan to sabotage president Pervez Musharraf's economic agenda and avenge their comrades' deaths, analysts said.


DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. can no longer complain about being hamstrung by high labor costs preventing it from making money domestically.


Espresso parere contrario a modifiche statuto


Cheney Praises Bush as Protesters Flood New York

Vice President Dick Cheney, arriving in New York on the eve of the Republican convention on Sunday, praised President Bush's response to the Sept. 11 attacks while tens of thousands of protesters opposed to the administration flooded the city's streets.


The assembly is to debate and vote on Finance Minister Peter Robinson's first budget on Tuesday.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - It's a scenario few would have predicted - the New York Yankees are on the verge of sweeping the Boston Red Sox out of the playoffs in four straight games.


GIs, Iraqis capture suspected insurgents

U.S. and Iraqi troops captured eight suspected insurgents Thursday in raids north of Baghdad as part of a campaign to prevent insurgents from regrouping outside the city during the ongoing security crackdown.


Rockies closer voted All-Star, loses job

Good thing for Brian Fuentes that the All-Star votes were already counted. After becoming the first closer in nearly 20 years to blow four straight save chances, the Colorado Rockies reliever was picked for the NL All-Star team.


Georgina Harland comes from 14th place on the final run to win a bronze in the women's modern pentathlon.


Swimming Can Cause Fluid Build-Up in Lungs

NEW YORK  - Even for healthy people,  swimming can lead to an accumulation of fluid in the lungs,  called pulmonary edema.


Australia saunter to their first series win in India for 35 years with a crushing 342-run win in the third Test in Nagpur.


US President George W. Bush surprised his listeners at a campaign rally by seeming to oppose, then favor, then oppose replacing the all-volunteer US military with a draft.


La rete satellitare araba al Jazeera ha trasmesso un nuovo video dell'ostaggio britannico Margaret Hassan nel quale l'operatrice umanitaria chiede la liberazione delle detenute irachene, il ritiro delle truppe del Regno Unito dall'Iraq e la chiusura degli


And that answers a lot of questions right there

This big utility company has a diverse IT support group, and it's getting a new manager -- one with a reputation for being a corporate man who does things by the book.


Blasts rock Baghdad before reconciliation talks

Bomb blasts killed 15 people in Baghdad on Wednesday and suicide bombers attacked an Iraqi army base, overshadowing preparations for a conference intended to promote national reconciliation.


Non miriamo a partito unico ma a federazione


Britain to announce start of Iraq troop exit

British Prime Minister Tony Blair will  on Wednesday announce a timetable for the withdrawal of British  troops from Iraq just as thousands of additional U.S. troops  are arriving there to try to restore order in Baghdad.


LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Los Angeles was awarded figure skating's 2009 world championships, which will serve as a qualifier for the Vancouver Olympics. Placements at worlds will determine how many spots a country gets for the 2010 Winter Games.


Earth underwhelmed by environment pop extravaganza

They rocked the world, but as the clean-up at nine climate change gigs around the globe begins, many wonder if the galaxy of pop stars did much to change it.


Senator Says Lifetime Terror Detentions 'Bad Idea'

A reported U.S. plan to keep some  suspected terrorists imprisoned for a lifetime even if the  government lacks evidence to charge them in courts was swiftly  condemned on Sunday as a "bad idea" by a leading Republican  senator.


Air Force Looks at Building New Microwave Weapons

The Air Force expects planes will be able to fire non-lethal microwave rays at enemy ground troops with the help of a new superconducting generator system developed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after about 25 years of research.


Bush Twins Preen for Convention Spotlight

If President Bush's twin daughters are seeking helpful hints before they enter the glaring spotlight of the Republican National Convention, John Kerry's youngest daughter has some bipartisan advice:


The White House has reportedly suspended its bid for a UN ban on human cloning, avoiding what was shaping up to be a bruising fight.


NL Wrap: Perez Strikes Out 14 as Pirates End Astros Run

Oliver Perez tossed a three-hitter over eight innings and struck out 14 batters to help host Pittsburgh end Houston's 12-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory in game one of a National League (NL) doubleheader Thursday.


Las Vegas Review-Journal The Online Guy Column

By Al Gibes, Las Vegas Review-Journal  Jun. 5--VEXING ELECTRONIC TEXT, DISPLAYS YOU CAN FLEX HIGHLIGHT ANOTHER  NET NOTES: Thoughts on electronic publishing; an alternative way to read; and  new ultrathin flexible displays fill this edition of reader-contributed Net  Notes.


India ; Good riddance of a cruel animal: Rajkumar

"A notorious person who held the nation to ransom over two decades has finally met his bloody end. His menace has ended. But that is not enough.


Tech strength, drop in oil prices spark Wall Street rally

NEW YORK : US stocks resumed their rally on Thursday, getting a lift from a sharp drop in crude oil prices and bullish broker comments on the tech sector.


Bridget Jones is back and still has her Darcy, but just how neurotic can one woman be? BRITISH cinema needs every hit it can get, so making a Bridget Jones sequel requires no justification.


Synthetic biology can help fight emerging infections, rather than aid the design of bioweapons, says Dr Craig Venter.


India-Russia sign joint declaration, accords

New Delhi: India and Russia on Friday gave a new thrust to their relations when they signed a joint declaration and eleven agreements and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in banking, energy, space exploration


Belgrado, 20:20 - ATLETICA, POWELL VINCE I 100 METRI A BELGRADO IN 9''97

Il giamaicano Asafa Powell, detentore del record del mondo dei 100 metri in 9''77, ha vinto i 100 me...


Weren't Gillette Co. and Filene's enough for Ohio? Apparently not. Even though Cincinnati's Procter & Gamble Co. and Federated Department Stores just finished gobbling those quintessential Boston firms, Ohio Governor Bob Taft will come to Boston Thursday looking to snag a few more companies -- or at least their new or expanded facilities -- for his state.


New York, 10:05 - FOOTBALL, NFL: RISULTATI

Risultati delle partite della terza settimana del campionato americano di football (NFL). In maiusco...


American journalist Paul Salopek was released Saturday from a prison in the war-torn Darfur region where he was held for more than a month on espionage charges, the Chicago Tribune reported.


Zimbabwe exiles recall ordeal by security services

Zimbabweans who have fled to South Africa marked the International Day Against Torture on Tuesday by recounting their experiences at the hands of President Robert Mugabe's security services.


Roma, 20:27 - BASKET, ULEB CUP: UDINE VINCE IN POLONIA E SI QUALIFICA

Successo esterno per la Snaidero Udine, che nell'ottava giornata di Uleb Cup (gruppo B) ha vinto 88-...


Lunga la lista delle coppie che nei prossimi mesi dovrebbero pronunciare il fatidico sÃ¬Fra queste, anche Johnny Depp e Vanessa Paradis. Attesa per William d'Inghilterra e Kate                                          Il 2008, un anno di fedi e bouquet in arrivo tanti matrimoni glamour


Bee Staff Writer. In the latest crackdown on conflicts of interest on Wall Street, federal and state regulators said Thursday that they've obtained a $100 million settlement from two investment


The number of England's schools judged to be failing has remained steady on the same period last year.


Thousands of U.S. troops swept into the northern and southern beltlands of Baghdad on Wednesday in simultaneous operations against militants that the military said was the start of a "summer of hard fighting" in Iraq.


Peace in Sadr city, bombing in Fallujah raise questions

At the beginning of this week the interim Iraqi government and US occupation forces were hoping to reach a peaceful solution to clashes that have continued for monthsin the


Imposta arrivera' a 250,3 dollari per tonnellata di greggio


Le holding integreranno le loro gestoni e amministrazioni


FM Distances Poland From Iraq-Pullout Comments

4 October 2004 (NCA) -- Polish Foreign Minister Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz today distanced the government from a statement by the country's defense minister that Poland would pull its troops out of Iraq by the end of next year.


First Look: Sonu Nigam performs with his son

Sonu Nigam becoma a proud papa on July 26th 2007. The singer-composer's wife Madhurima had delivered a baby boy in USA.


Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc.   has started taking early orders for Microsoft Corp.'s   long-delayed Windows Vista operating system, offering  versions of the product from $100 to $399.


As a veteran actor, Fred Dalton Thompson knows something about entering a stage. It's all about the build up.


The two fathers' rights protesters who breached security at Buckingham Palace are released on bail.


A disappointed but determined prime minister said last night he had not given up hope of reaching a lasting settlement in Northern Ireland.


The quality of the health care provided to millions of Americans improved last year across several dozen categories, including increased immunization rates among insured children.


Evidence of more prisoner abuse in Iraq comes to light after the US military is forced to release it by the courts.


N.Korea committed to six-party talks, says China

North Korea is committed to joining another round of six-party talks on its nuclear crisis but is waiting to see the post-election mood of the United States, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Thursday.


Tra i nodi da sciogliere per la nascita del nuovo esecutivo, la sostituzione di JuppÃ©, sconfitto nelle elezioni legislative                                             Francia, si dimette il governo Sarkozy incarica il premier Fillon                                                                                Secondo i risultati definitivi la destra ottiene 345 seggi su 577 I socialisti rimontano al secondo turno ed eleggono 185 deputati


Sme, Presidenza del Consiglio chiede condanna di Berlusconi

La Presidenza del Consiglio ha chiesto la condanna del premier e danni per un milione di euro. Non Ã¨ stato un compito facile quello che l'avvocato dello Stato Domenico Salvemini ha affrontato oggi nell'aula


Mafia, scatta l'operazione "Iena 2". In carcere un deputato di ...

I Carabinieri del Ros hanno sgominato un clan mafioso in Basilicata, arrestando 52 persone, tra cui un deputato di Forza Italia, Gianfranco Blasi. Le indagini, coordinate dai pubblici ministeri di Potenza, Vincenzo


Returning residents who had evacuated their home this week kept watch Saturday night on the Brazos River, which officials expected to swell again on Sunday after opening another flood gate at a nearby lake.


Presidente Air France-Klm ribadisce: faremo investimenti


England's Tait happy to be centre of attention in rugby final

Mathew Tait looked like he would be a peripheral figure at this World Cup but come Saturday's final the 21-year-old England back will be lining up in his favourite centre position.


Premier ha posto anche problema delle nomine in commissione


It starts with mumbling and stumbling. Then come violent shivers and then, paradoxically, a false sense of warmth that makes some people strip their clothes off. Eventually, they may curl into a fetal position as their muscles go rigid, their skin goes waxy, and the heart slows down, then stops.


Why are U.S. kids obese? Just look around them: study

Tough choices tempt kids at every turn  -- whether it is soda in school, junk food ads on TV or the  fast-food chain around the corner -- and school policies  limiting physical activity only make matters worse, U.S.  researchers said on Tuesday.


He likely will never know, nor will Red Sox fans, just how close he came to being traded to Boston.


Now that the FCC has approved the Wi-Fi-capable Stiletto 100 MP3 player/satellite receiver, only negotiations between the labels and digital music distributors hold back its release. In Listening Post.


Recent insurance-cost hikes spotlight the deep problems with how the US pays for health care. Both presidential candidates need to be paying closer attention.


A BP executive criticises the firm's management style, leaked remarks from the firm's intranet reveal .


Bruxelles preoccupata per conti pubblici grandi economie


British Muslims launch an advertising campaign condemning the failed car bomb attacks in London and Glasgow.


Boynton to Review Condo Law Challenge: Developer Balks at Mandate on New Fire System Feature

By Erika Pesantes, South Florida Sun-Sentinel  Feb. 6--BOYNTON BEACH -- It's only air, but developers of the touted Promenade development don't want it.


Anxious Palestinians turned their anger on Yasser Arafat's wife, Suha, after she made an emotional outburst early yesterday, accusing her of keeping information about the health


Portuguese-speaking worm attacks Google Orkut users

Over 655,000 served? Google's Orkut social networking site was hit by a quick-spreading worm that managed to infect a large number of users when they viewed messages that came from friends who were already exposed.â¦


Rock Hall Sues for Trademark Infringement

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has sued the online Jewish Rock and Roll Hall of Fame over alleged trademark infringements of the rock hall's name.


Amsterdam court says Yab Yum brothel must close

Amsterdam's infamous Yab Yum brothel, which calls itself the world's most exclusive men's club, must shut its doors, an Amsterdam court ruled on Friday.


NFL pioneers make a muddy mark in London

As the New York Giants made their weary way home after an historic 13-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins, it was clear NFL's London adventure had made its muddy mark on players and fans.


Politica. Mastella ritira le dimissioni da vice presidente della ...

Clemente Mastella, leader dell'Udeur, ha deciso di ritirare le proprie dimissioni da vice presidente della Camera, annunciate l'altro ieri, in seguito alle critiche ricevute dal centrosinistra in Aula. Lo


Amid Protests, House of Commons Votes to Ban Fox Hunting

After a day of rowdy demonstrations that saw five protesters storm the chamber at the House of Commons, legislators voted today to outlaw the centuries-old sport of fox hunting with hounds.


British government to publish climate change bill

The British government will publish a draft climate change bill on Tuesday, outlining long-term goals to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 60 percent by 2050 while eschewing annual targets.


Joel Gretsch returns to USA's `The 4400'

Joel Gretsch rushes into the Marmalade Cafe. He's 10 minutes late. "I am so sorry, but my kids...," he begins, revealing how they anchored him at the ankles to keep him from leaving.


Venezuela Poised to Hand ChÃÂ¡vez Wide-Ranging Powers

CARACAS, Venezuela -- The line forms every day after dawn at the Spanish Consulate, hundreds of people seeking papers permitting them to abandon Venezuela for new lives in Spain. They say they are filled with despair at President Hugo ChÃÂ¡vez's growing power, and they appear not to be alone. At other consulates in this capital, long lines form daily....


Stocks looked set to open little changed on Monday, with Pfizer Inc.  shares tumbling after news that it had halted development of one of its key experimental drugs, while merger deals lifted views on the economy's health.


U.S. rights campaigner denied entry into Russia

The head of a New York-based human rights group accused Russia on Wednesday of "bureaucratic harassment" of civil groups critical of the Kremlin after he was denied a visa to travel to Moscow.


Apple Rumor Site to Shut Down in Settlement

Apple put to rest the last of a series of lawsuits it brought in a losing and costly effort to put a stop to Web leaks about its product plans.


Gli artisti ricordano Giovanni Paolo II su ÂTotus TuusÂ, mensile della postulazione della causa di canonizzazione; un approfondimento sulla poesia di Karol Wojtyla Roma (Agenzia Fides) - ÂIl suo pontificato assomiglia molto alla vita appassionata di un artista che ha trovato nel Vangelo il messaggio piÃ¹ bello da annunciare e in Cristo il volto piÃ¹ bello da contemplare, da far conoscere e amareÂ. Ã la figura di ...


Wireless technology company Qualcomm Inc.  on Wednesday reported a higher quarterly profit on growing global demand for cellular networks using its technology.


At least 28 people are killed in two explosions in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, reports say.


Carrey hires new agent after Hollywood frenzy

LOS ANGELES  - Jim Carrey has signed on   at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a week after he triggered a   Hollywood feeding frenzy when he fired his longtime handlers at   the United Talent Ageency (UTA).


Mesquite Deal Draws Criticism, Questions

By Ward, Matt  More than a year after the City of Mesquite agreed to sell 132 acres of city-owned land to a partnership between a Las Vegas casino operator and a commercial real estate developer, some city officials and business people say a foul odor still lingers around the deal.


Ahold finalises sale of US Foodservice to US equity firms

The Dutch retail giant Ahold said Tuesday it had finalised the sale of its US division US Foodservice to private equity funds Clayton, Dubilier, Rice and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts for 7.1 billion dollars (5.2 billion euros).


Verizon Fios hits 1 million subscriber mark

Blog: Verizon's Fios Internet service has broken the 1 million subscriber milestone.


Brit rockers the Verve reunite for album, tour

Silent since 1999, U.K. rock act the  Verve is reuniting for a new album and fall live dates.


Nokia starts roll-out of gaming, networking sites

Nokia  began the roll-out of  its "N-Gage" gaming service and "Share on Ovi" media sharing  site on Tuesday as falling handset prices spur the world's  largest cell phone maker to expand into mobile Internet  services.


Accompanied by his wife and a longtime friend, former Illinois Gov. George Ryan avoided the media but not the inevitable Wednesday when he walked into prison to start serving a 6 1/2-year corruption sentence.


Beckett tops Devil Rays for his 12th win

Coco Crisp hit a grand slam in the first inning, and Josh Beckett earned his 12th win as the Boston Red Sox beat Tampa Bay 15-4 on Thursday night, the Devil Rays' 11th consecutive loss.


When it came down to business, Cosa Nostra could always count on fear.


LONDON, England -- The British Grand Prix at Silverstone is to be included on Formula One's draft 2005 calendar when it is published on Wednesday, according to sources close to the negotiations.


Federal Regulators Find Problems at 4 Big Auditors

The new regulatory body for the auditing industry said that its inspections of the Big Four accounting firms had found "significant audit and accounting issues."


Thoroughbred racing is a tradition-rich sport, but its chief downfall always has been that customs cause meaningful change to drag along at a glacial pace. The Breeders' Cup World Championships Friday and Saturday at Monmouth Park will be an exception, with the foremost twist being an expansion of the series from eight to 11 races, spread over ...


Barcellona, 11:22 - CALCIO, BARCELLONA: A GIUGNO ARRIVA GARAY

Il Barcellona si è accordato con il Racing Santander per l'acquisto del difensore centrale Ez...


EU nations slam Tiger rebels as fresh killings dim Sri Lanka peace hopes

European Union nations criticised Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels for killing rivals and recruiting child soldiers, appealing to the guerrillas not to undermine the Island's Norwegian-led peace bid.


A Marine who said he never fired a shot in the kidnapping and murder of an Iraqi man was sentenced Saturday to 8 years in military prison — the longest sentence yet in the case.


Slick Hillary? Former President Clinton earned the nickname "Slick Willy" for his mastery in the political arts of ducking and dodging. He had a knack for convincing people on both sides of an issue that he agreed with them.


HP board approves new executive pay policy

The motion for pay tied closer to performance was first brought up at the shareholder meeting in March.


Pfizer's Earnings Rise on Lower Costs, Lipitor Sales

Pfizer Inc., the world's largest drugmaker, said third-quarter earnings jumped 49 percent after merger-related expenses fell and sales of the cholesterol treatment Lipitor rose.


A nutritional guide spells out what elite - and amateur athletes need to eat.


Man United owner Glazer hospitalized again after stroke

Malcolm Glazer, the US tycoon who owns English Premiership giants Manchester United, has impaired speech and mobility following a second stroke, his family confirmed.


Troubled Yahoo Reorganizes ; Search Engine Consolidating into 3 Groups

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  SAN FRANCISCO  Yahoo! Inc. is tackling its most difficult challenge since the dot-com bust with sweeping organizational changes aimed at cleaning up a mess of the Internet icon's own making.


Basketball superstar Yao Ming marched singularly as he carried China's flag into the Athens Olympics opening ceremony, several steps ahead of the Chinese delegation, his 7-foot-5 frame towering above the scene.


JK Rowling completes Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

It's news that has film studios, bookshops, printers and merchandise-makers licking their lips, and hundreds of millions of fans booking their place in the bookshop queue.


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, July 17 -- At least twelve people died and dozens were wounded Tuesday when a bomb exploded at a demonstration against President Pervez Musharraf in the Pakistani capital, authorities said.


Suicide bomber kills woman in southern Israel town

DIMONA, Israel  - A Palestinian suicide bomber from the Gaza Strip killed a woman in southern Israel on Monday, the first such attack in the country in a year, but Israeli officials said peace talks would not be derailed.


U.N. Anti-Terror Head Wants More Intelligence Sharing

The U.N.'s counterterrorism body said Wednesday countries may be reluctant to show it all their intelligence but that was the only way the United Nations could help prevent future terror attacks.


Regulators hailed the arrests, made during a  nationwide crackdown on tainted food, drugs and agricultural products, as a major step forward for consumer safety.


Oggi la giornata mondiale. L'idea di un'associazione di Pavia ha raccolto adesioni da tutta Italia                                            Un giorno nel segno della lentezza Ã¨ l'arte di vivere una slow life                                                                                Iniziative in molte cittÃ , scandite dai tempi biologici


Giovanna Vicinanza all'inizio di gennaio era stata ricoverata in ospedale a CetraroVenerdÃ¬ scorso la tragedia: la ragazza perde i sensi durante la notte, e muore                                          Febbre misteriosa, morta a 13 anni La procura ha aperto un'inchiesta                                                                                di GIUSEPPE BALDESSARRO


China Battles to Keep N.Korea Nuclear Talks Alive

China battled on Wednesday to keep  alive six-way talks on dismantling North Korea's nuclear  programs, saying it hoped all parties would stay calm and  flexible and resume negotiations despite inevitable problems.


PALERMO - Il fallimento mondiale, il flop all'europeo, i due schiaffi presi dall'Islanda all'inizio del ciclo azzurro di Marcello Lippi, il gradimento dei tifosi che va calando: gli azzurri, oggi contro la Norvegia, prima gara delle qualificazioni al


One Personâs Trash Is Another Personâs Lost Masterpiece

Elizabeth Gibson found a painting by Rufino Tamayo  on the street four years ago.  Said to be worth about $1 million, it is heading for the auction block next month.


Jazz greats sit in on African guitarist's debut

Lionel Loueke didn't pick up the  guitar until he was 17. Growing up in the West African country  of Benin, he was much more immersed in traditional African  music, and by age 9, he was skilled on various percussion  instruments.


Milano, 17:56 - CALCIO, MILAN; ANCELOTTI: PALOSCHI DEVE CRESCERE CON SERENITA'

"Azione studiata in allenamento...". Carlo Ancelotti usa l'ironia per celare la grande emozione per ...


U.N. Council says no request from Iran for briefing

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to address the U.N. Security Council to defend Tehran's nuclear plans, but he has yet to officially ask the 15-member body for a meeting, said the council president on Tuesday.


Nel primo trimestre, aumento del 2,9% su base annua


U.S. envoy urges Darfur deal, democratic elections

U.S. envoy for Sudan Andrew Natsios said on Tuesday only a negotiated deal and democratic elections would bring peace to Sudan's western Darfur region, where Washington says genocide has taken place.


Bangalore - India have called up batting great Sunil Gavaskar to assist their out-of-form batsmen ahead of the Test series against world champions Australia starting on Wednesday.


S.Africa's Zuma sparks outrage over anti-gay remarks

South Africa's former deputy   president Jacob Zuma drew fresh controversy on Wednesday after   he called homosexuality un-African and criticized plans to   legalize same sex marriages.


Titans Assistant Is First to Talk With Redskins

The Redskins interview longtime Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their vacant head coach position, league sources say, the first of what could be many meetings.


Coors Pulls TV Ads From CBS That Compared Aspen

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Coors (Nachrichten) Brewing Co. has pulled off of CBS television ads for its Aspen Edge brand that compared it to Anheuser-Busch's Michelob ULTRA, Anheuser-Busch has learned.


NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Thomson Corp.'s Thomson Financial unit said it received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission requesting documents related to its Capital Markets Intelligence business.


Combining drugs with talk therapy works best in treating depressed adolescents, the first large study of its kind has found.


Obama says U.S. ready for a black leader

White House hopeful Barack Obama, taking a fellow black lawmaker to task, said Saturday voters are ready to elect a black president.


Finland's High Court Blocks Order to Return Children to Finnish...

Finland's Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling Friday that two boys be returned to their Finnish mother who is in a trans-Atlantic custody battle with their American father.


Temaru elected president of French Polynesia

Pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru was elected president of French Polynesia for the second time on Thursday, less than two weeks after his predecessor lost power in a political rebellion.


Israeli Tanks Fire at Palestinians, Kill 7

An Israeli tank fired two shells into a field in response to Palestinian mortar attacks Tuesday, killing seven Palestinians and wounding six in the deadliest single incident in the Gaza Strip in three months.


TAISHAN, China -- Down a narrow red dirt road past rice paddies, water buffaloes, and abandoned farmhouses is the dab-sized town of Wo Hing. Locals know it as Lop Cham Kee village, or Los Angeles village.


Suspected Maoists shot dead a businessman in Nepal's capital on Monday as a rebel blockade of Kathmandu entered its sixth day.


Citigroup mounts Parmalat legal challenge

Citigroup said it launched a legal challenge against Italian authorities responsible for Parmalat's restructuring, alleging they failed to ensure a fair process for


My black MacBook, purchased in May of last year, a day after the product was announced and a day after the computer it replaced, a white G4 iBook, died -- died itself earlier today. There was an evil clicking sound coming from the back. The spinning rainbow cursor. Reboot it to see a disk with a flashing question mark.  The death of the black MacBook can only mean that there's a new sexy Apple laptop coming soon. Somewhere between a fat version of the iPhone and a Sony Vaio. Hope it has a real keyboard, not a virtual one.


Tributes hail "outstanding" and "genius" composer Sir Malcolm Arnold, following the Oscar-winner's death aged 84.


Israeli Missiles Hit Palestinian Workshop in Gaza

Israeli helicopters fired missiles at a metal foundry in Gaza on Friday, one day after Israel raided two Gaza camps in response to Palestinian suicide bombings in Israel this week.


Driving toward this tiny town feels like nearing the edge of the earth, a place of jagged red-rock peaks surrounding dry valleys covered in pinyon trees.


Black candidate with Green values tackles Australia's redneck gold fields

An Aboriginal activist espousing Green values in the overwhelmingly white mining heartland of Western Australia has emerged as a new political force in next week's national elections.


Wigan, Liverpool and Everton can all take top spot from Chelsea in Saturday's Premier League programme.


AS part of its ongoing efforts to increase broa


Damiano, noi abbiamo gia' indicato il cammino da compiere


The founders of the PBHG mutual funds agreed to pay $160 million in restitution and civil fines, and to accept a lifetime ban from the securities industry to resolve allegations they facilitated improper trading in the funds, regulators said on Wednesday.


Hopes falter for quick solution of Kenya's crisis

Kenya's opposition said on Tuesday it would only hold talks with President Mwai Kibaki as part of international mediation efforts to end post-election unrest that has killed hundreds of people.


Lacie announces external SATA harddrive, high-end LCD

Lacie today introduced a new series of external harddrives with SATA interface at the SMAU trade show in Milan, Italy. The drives are available in capacities up to 400 GByte.