Execs quizzed by Euro Parliament about data privacy

(InfoWorld) - Executives from the financial data transfer company Swift and the president of the European Central Bank (ECB) faced tough questions in a European Parliament committee meeting Wednesday, about the illegal sharing of private data with U.S. authorities. ECB chief Jean-Claude Trichet denied that the bank should have stepped in to prevent the breach of European data protection laws, saying that the bank could only advise the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication SCRL (Swift). "We have no judicial competence in the field of data protection," he said. Swift's Chief Financial Officer Francis van Bever explained that the company has two information storage facilities, one in the U.S. and the other in Holland. Each facility holds identical data: they serve as back-ups for each other in case one were to crash. "Each facility is subject to local laws," Van Bever said. "We were obliged to respond to the subpoena from the U.S. authorities." European law is unclear, he said, adding that after getting external legal advice in Belgium, Swift concluded that transferring the data to the U.S. authorities would be legal. "We didn't check with local data protection authorities because we thought what we were doing was legal," he said. U.S. agencies ordered Swift to share millions of pieces of information about people and companies from around the world in the wake of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The information was deemed essential in tracing the financing of terrorism, and Swift complied with the order. However, European data protection laws forbid transfers of European citizens' personal data outside the E.U. if the country receiving the data has aÂ weaker data protection regimeÂ than Europe's. The U.S. is considered such a country under European laws. In June the New York Times revealed that Swift has been sharing the data with U.S. authorities for years, sparking investigations in Europe into how the European laws could so easily have been breached. Last week, Belgium's privacy commission concluded a two-month investigation, accusing Swift of breaking Belgian and Europe-wide data protection laws. However, it stopped short of proposing fines for the company, which it agreed was caught between conflicting legal requirements on each side of the Atlantic. Many European parliamentarians drew a parallel between the Swift case and the ongoing attempts to strike a data sharing agreement that would allow the U.S. authorities access to personal data about passengers flying to the U.S.. They were unimpressed by what more than one member of the European parliament referred to as "buck-passing" when it came to handing out responsibility for the data protection breach. Trichet tried to move the debate beyond casting blame by suggesting ways of avoiding similar problems in future. "This problem is ongoing," he said. "The system we have in place is imperfect. It is very important to clarify the situation and work out what to do about such data transfers across the Atlantic." He added that any agreement between the E.U. and the U.S. should then form the basis for a global solution, because the problem is worldwide. "We need a global legal framework for situations like this," Trichet said. Swift's van Bever agreed. "We would welcome such clarification," he said, adding that the double taxation treaty could be a role model. The treaty is signed by many countries around the world and is designed to prevent people being taxed twice on the same income by different tax authorities.


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Creepy Moral Dilemmas Make BioShock a Sophisticated Shooter

Will you kill the Little Sisters and steal their genetic bounty? Ethical conundrums make this beautiful, brainy new game a must-play.


The district attorney prosecuting three Duke lacrosse players accused of rape asked a judge Wednesday to compel defense lawyers to tell him whether they hired a pollster to test the mood of potential jurors.


Blair: Sudan Must End Violence in Darfur

Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday the Sudanese government must end the violence in its western region of Darfur or face possible action by the United Nations.


Dog bite forces Borg out of grasscourt return

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Delta auditors doubt carrier's survivability

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Blair to set out 'route map' to success at the polls

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A man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of eight boys stabbed as they slept in a dormitory, Chinese officials have said.


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Republicans block Senate vote on Bush Iraq plans

Republicans have blocked a debate in the US Senate over a resolution criticizing President George W. Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq, but a new showdown looms.


BBC Northern Ireland is to shed about 100 jobs over the next five years in a bid to reduce costs.


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Clinton holds up Cambodia's AIDS effort as model

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton praised Cambodia on Monday for its success in fighting HIV/AIDS, saying other countries should take note of its twin strategy of public education and widespread condom promotion.


More people might start lining up for flu shots

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Peru Declares Emergency as Armed Group Holds Hostages

LIMA, Peru  - Peru declared a state of emergency  in the southern Andean town of Andahuaylas on Saturday where an  armed group led by a radical former soldier stormed a police  station and was holding 10 officers hostage.


Symptoms: Metabolic Syndrome Is Tied to Diet Soda

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Two U.S. soldiers killed in outpost attack

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New Border Security Technology Faces Test

Foreigners entering the United States in three cities were fingerprinted, photographed and subjected to background checks Monday in a test of a program that will eventually be extended to every land border crossing nationwide.


Days of colossal earthquakes and tsunami warnings have forced traumatized Indonesian villagers to seek safety in the last place imaginable: graveyards.


Merkel helps German mums shed "raven mother" tag

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With many downtown Washington hotels fully booked and others charging as much as $489 for a standard hotel room for inaugural night, local residents have been angling to make a extra cash by subletting their homes to inauguration-goers.


Aids, quasi 40 milioni i contagiati nel mondo

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A LEADING international energy think-tank said the oil boom on world markets is over and predicted that prices are likely to fall over the coming months.


Paulson: Social Security reform hopes slim

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Owen, Ronaldo lead Madrid opening day win

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Hit movies starring Nicolas Cage and the Chipmunks led a strong slate of diverse crowd pleasers at the North American box office on Sunday.


Virtual Vote Lets Non-Americans Pick President

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Iran Suspends Key Nuclear Work to Avoid Sanctions

Iran on Monday froze sensitive nuclear  work including uranium enrichment in a move likely to thwart  U.S. efforts to report the Islamic state to the UN Security  Council for possible sanctions.


KIEV, Ukraine -- Ukraine's parliament failed on Saturday to approve changes to the electoral laws demanded by the opposition ahead of a new presidential vote, after opposition and government lawmakers deadlocked and adjourned for 10 days.


News organizations praised a judge's decision Monday to release tapes of former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's grand jury testimony, saying it would open a window into court proceedings.


False security: Is Bank of America lying to its customers?

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Grande successo per il ritorno di Striscia la notizia


Female Space Tourist Enjoying Her Cosmic Trip

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Palestinian Prime Minister Accuses Leaders

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia on Monday condemned what he called international indifference to Palestinian suffering in the face of a broad Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip aimed at halting rocket attacks on Israel.


U.S. Says Rescues Turkish Hostage in Samarra, Iraq

A Turkish construction worker kidnapped  in Iraq has been rescued during a U.S.-led offensive in the  rebellious town of Samarra, the U.S. military said on Friday.


US Airways and Pilots Union Reach Tentative Deal

US Airways and its pilots union reached tentative agreement today on $300 million in wage and benefit cuts, after weeks of debate inside the union over whether to grant the cuts to the bankrupt airline.


Monitoring and managing your online reputation is quickly becoming a common business practice for all businesses. Here's a quick set of tips to get you up to speed.


American Nun Shot Dead in Brazil's Amazon

BELEM, Brazil  - A 74-year-old American nun was  shot to death early on Saturday in Brazil's Amazon rain forest,  where she worked for decades to defend human rights and the  environment despite constant death threats.


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MUNICH, Germany  - Russian President Vladimir Putin, in one of his harshest attacks on the United States in seven years in power, accused Washington on Saturday of attempting to force its will on the world.


Hungary's central bank defends pursuit of a strong currency

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Christmas came early for fans of the fictional boy wizard Harry Potter on Tuesday, with news that author J.K. Rowling has finished the sixth book in series, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."


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Protesters speak out on election crisis in Ukraine, call on Ottawa to act

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Wasps are disqualified from the Powergen Cup for fielding a cup-tied player.


Afghan President Hamid Karzai aborted a trip to a provincial capital today after a rocket hit near the landing site for his helicopter.


Review: SimpleTech USB 2.0 1TB external hard drive

Despite a few rough edges, the SimpleDrive represents a good overall value. It packs a large amount of storage into a petite, classy-looking package, though the USB-only design limits its performance.


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Call for inquiry after London bomb plot criticism

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Vera Duckworth is to be killed off in a tear-jerking Coronation Street storyline to be screened early next year, ITV has announced.


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Iraq's parliament took tentative steps   on Tuesday to resolve a deadlock over autonomous regions, an   issue that has split its politicians on sectarian lines, as   fresh clashes erupted in southern Baghdad.


Because no good joke in Hollywood goes untold again ... and again, the mixed-couple setup receives another extended workout in this modestly amusing sequel.


UN peacekeepers to stay on Cyprus six more months

The Security Council on Friday authorized U.N. peacekeepers to stay on the job in divided Cyprus for another six months because a plan to reunite the Mediterranean island remained out of reach.


The company hopes the server software will help it move into unified messaging, where voice mail, e-mail and fax come together.


Credibility problem dogs Moroccan reform push

Morocco is struggling to decide what kind of democracy it should become after years of cautious reform helped the north African kingdom shed a repressive past.


US military claims capture of senior Zarqawi member in Fallujah

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U.S.: China to Lead Way in Nuclear Energy

Outgoing U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer  Abraham said on Friday China would emerge a leader in nuclear  energy and called for further cooperation between the two  countries in developing alternative sources of power.


After a two-month delay and with weather threatening, NASA hopes to launch the shuttle Atlantis and its crew of seven Thursday including a German and Frenchman on a mission to the International Space Station to deliver the European Columbus space lab.


(InfoWorld) - The European Parliament urged the European Commission Tuesday to propose a law that would force the dismantlement of the current method of distributing online copyright fees to songwriters and musicians in Europe. The Commission also wants to change the fee distribution regime to open up the market to greater competition. However, it has said it would be enough for collecting societies, which operate in each European country on behalf of artists and publishers, to reform the way they work online themselves. But in a show of hands rather than an actual vote count at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg Tuesday, a large majority of parliamentarians said this wasn't enough. "I am not happy with the softer approach taken by the Commission in regulating this area, which is of growing economic importance," said Hungarian Socialist member of the European Parliament, Katalin Levai. "It requires more than just soft law to open up this market. A binding legal instrument is needed," said Federico de Girolamo, a spokesman at the Parliament. At the moment musicians and publishers must choose the collecting society in the country where they are based to handle the collection of the royalties generated from both online and offline music distribution. These collecting societies collect royalties generated from around Europe on behalf of the artists in their countries. They argue that this form of cooperation is sufficient to create a properly functioning, competitive single market across the 27 countries in the EU. The Commission has been examining the way collecting societies operate for many years. It stopped short of proposing a law to pry open the market because it said this might stifle progress in the fast-evolving space. "The Commission wishes to note that the online market is still only in a stage of development -- we need to be especially careful not to limit its potential by adopting an overly inflexible approach," said Vladimir Spidla, the European commissioner for employment, who was standing in for Single Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy at a meeting with members of the European Parliament Monday. Parliamentarians Monday rejected Spidla's fears. "We don't want unrestrained competition at any cost. We feel a law is needed to ensure competition, while at the same time guaranteeing cultural diversity around Europe and protecting the interests of smaller, lesser-known artists who might suffer if competition drove down royalties too far," said de Girolamo. The Commission didn't rule out introducing a proposal for a law along the lines the Parliament is calling for. However, people close to Commission president Jose Mauel Barroso said the Commission -- the EU's executive body -- has no appetite for pursuing a law. "Barroso has been approached by companies in the music industry who have urged him to avoid proposing a law," said one source close to the Commission who asked not to be named. In a separate but related matter concerning copyright levies charged on blank CDs, photocopiers, printers, and the like, Barroso last year ordered McCreevy to abandon a plan to harmonize rules across the EU after he was lobbied heavily both by copyright owners, including record companies, and by the French government. The Parliament stopped short of giving precise instructions to the Commission concerning an online copyright law. "It's not for us to dictate the content of the framework directive we want to see. That's for the Commission to do," de Girolamo said.


Boeing is about to unveil its 787 Dreamliner, seen as crucial to the US manufacturer's future.


US-Iraqi forces meet little resistance in Baghdad

U.S. and Iraqi forces are meeting little resistance as they sweep through Baghdad, a U.S. officer said on Friday, a day after Iraq's president said a Shi'ite militia had ordered its leaders to leave the country.


Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will have to increase their funding of mortgages for low- and moderate-income home buyers, under a new rule the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced yesterday.


Swede released from Guantanamo Bay to publish book on ordeal

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Venezuela's Chavez aims for Colombia hostage triumph

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UE: ITALIA-SPAGNA, INTESA SU PATTO STABILITA' PIU' FLESSIBILE

CUENCA - Italia e Spagna sono concordi nel ritenere necessaria una interpretazione piu' flessibile del Patto di stabilita' europeo. E' quanto si apprende a Cuenca, dove e' in svolgimento il vertice bilaterale


The notion that former President Bill Clinton ate his way to coronary artery disease on an unending repast of fast foods is far too simplistic, doctors say.


Point guard Dez Willingham won't be back for his sophomore season at Kansas State, coach Jim Wooldridge said Monday.


Sprint's 'whyPhone' campaign and other vendor responses to iPhone

Sprint Nextel launched a "whyPhone" campaign to remind customers of the virtues of Sprint wireless devices while questioning the Apple iPhone.


India's most wanted bandit, accused of murdering police officers, slaughtering elephants and kidnapping a movie star, was killed Monday in a jungle shootout with police after more than three decades on the run, authorities said.


The Orlando Magic signed the 6-foot-11 forward Marcin Gortat.


Antifungal Keeps Yeast Infections at Bay

A once-a-week regimen of an antifungal medicine can reduce the rate of recurrent yeast infections in women. The therapy is far from a cure, but it's better than other


Hamas hails Gaza victory after seizing base

Hamas fighters on Thursday captured one of the last bastions of forces loyal to Western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the Islamists declared the "liberation" of the Gaza Strip.


Washington State is one win away from opening the season with 12 straight wins, a feat that would match the program's best start in 16 years.


Actress Lana Clarkson told a friend in a tearful phone call just days before she died of a gunshot wound at Phil Spector's home that she was sick of Hollywood and wanted out, the friend testified.


By John McCoy  johnmccoy@wvgazette.com  Notice to West Virginia trout fishermen: If you find a neon- colored plastic noodle sticking out of a fish you catch, hang onto it. It's worth a reward.


Primi si' da sindacati e Confindustria a Padoa Schioppa


Nintendo DS Readies for Portable Gaming Competition

"DS provides the road map to the future of video games," Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing said.


The abrupt departure of Mandy Patinkin from "Criminal Minds" is forcing CBS to revise the drama before its fall return and fend off questions about his exit.


The power of pink key in fight against breast cancer

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The Aviator is tipped by bookmakers as the favourite to win the best film award at this year's Oscars.


Microsoft is planning to ship its next major version of Windows--known internally as version "7"--within roughly three years, CNET News.com has learned.


First commercial spacecraft set for bid to clinch big prize

LOS ANGELES : A private US spaceship is set to blast off for the second time in five days on Monday in the final stage of an attempt to clinch a US$10 million prize aimed at launching a new era of space tourism.


In a message to participants in the annual "Social Weeks" in France,...

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GM, UAW talks grind on after contract expiration

Negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp  entered a fifth day on Wednesday, taking on a slower pace that the union warned could lead to setting a deadline for a conclusion.


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Lawyers for former Illinois Gov. George Ryan implored a judge to consider their client's age, health problems and the humiliation he has already suffered before sentencing him Wednesday for racketeering corruption.


Parmalat, the food group at the centre of one of Europe's most painful scandals, reports a surge in profits.


Cuba to Get Rid of U.S. Money After a Decade

Cubans rushed to change dollars into  local pesos on Tuesday as President Fidel Castro's communist  government prepared to end circulation of the U.S. currency  after a decade.


Crude Oil May Fall as Output Rebounds, Survey Says

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Technical glitch ends Hillary `GMA' chat

A technical glitch abruptly cut off an interview with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday's edition of ABC's "Good Morning America."


A man who told police Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers grabbed him by the collar during an altercation near Comerica Park last weekend says he wants to drop the matter.


Office Depot Inc., the world's No. 2 office-supplies retailer, ousted Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bruce Nelson after sales declined at its older stores in 14 of 16 quarters.


The US government settles a lawsuit with Hungarian Jews over valuables stolen by the Nazis and kept by the US Army in 1945.


Bedsores may seem simple, but they are a serious matter for medical professionals.


The death toll from Thursday's ferry fire in Indonesia rises to 41 as rescuers find 21 bodies, officials say.


City officials are considering charging grocery stores 17 cents each for grocery bags to discourage use of plastic sacks.


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Blair era ends, Brown takes over in Britain

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French Masters Series defending champion Tim Henman believes the lack of pressure will allow him to go far again in the Paris event this year.


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A DISTRAUGHT Lleyton Hewitt was last night coming to terms with the end of his engagement to Kim Clijsters. The couple had been planning to marry in February and had even decided a guest list.


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Israeli Parliament Backs Sharon Gaza Pullout Plan

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Aaron Rowand agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with the Giants on Wednesday, giving the club a Gold Glove center fielder without having to trade their young pitchers.


A late goal has secured a 2-1 win for Barcelona against visiting Levante on Tuesday night in its final game of this year. Cameroon international striker Samuel Eto'o grabbed the winning goal in the 86th minute


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Foxboro, MA (Sports Network) - The New England Patriots Friday released veteran safety Je'Rod Cherry. Cherry, who primarily played on special teams during four seasons with New England, had been a key member of New England's kick coverage teams.


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Warner Music Group Reduces Loss to $136M

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Eritrean hijackers seek political asylum in Sudan

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Another winter, another scare on Oregon's Mt. Hood. As three stranded climbers return safely home, a closer look at the economics of search and rescue.


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Okla. Gays Struggle to Remain Optimistic

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Spurs 91, Jazz 79: Spurs Take Control as Jazz Starts to Lose It

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33 bodies found scattered across Baghdad

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The odds are long, but in a year that has seen the Lightning emerge from obscurity to drink from Lord Stanley's Cup, who is to say the US team can't


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Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic is refusing to cooperate with two lawyers appointed to defend him before the U.N. war crimes tribunal - even as they prepare to call the first witness in his defense ...


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Israel Pulls Out of Gaza Camp After Killing 11

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Microsoft brings 129 lawsuits against phishers

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Europeans, NASA Land a Big One: Saturn's Titan

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President Bush said he was moving to block a provision that could expose Iraq to legal claims dating to Saddam Husseinâs rule.


Fast-Food Consumption may lead to Obesity and diabetes:

[Health India]: Washington, Dec 31 : Fast-food consumption increases the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study by US researchers.


Intelligence officials confirm the US has stopped searching for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.


CBS specials to aid world's neediest kids

CBS will broadcast two  primetime specials to raise money for disadvantaged children  worldwide.


Kerry Bashes Bush on Assault Weapons Ban

WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kerry sought to make President Bush pay a political price Monday for the expiration of a partial assault weapons ban, but other Democrats reacted warily on an issue that has hurt the party in recent elections...


Casio has carved out a name for itself in the realm of consumer electronics as a maker of gadgetry with an alluring cachet. That's certainly the case with its Exilim Pro EX-P600 digital camera.


Insurgents penetrated Baghdadâs heavily fortified Green Zone and set off bombs at a market and a popular cafe Thursday, killing seven people, including two Americans


US-led coalition troops detain five suspected militants  in eastern Afghanistan, a coalition statement says.


Mickelson Carries Momentum Into Pebble Beach

Phil Mickelson continued his blistering  form by firing a tournament record 10-under-par 62 to race  three shots clear of the field after the first round of the  $5.3 million Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Thursday.


A judicial review into the controversial rural planning law PPS 14 will be published later on Friday.


KKR Buyouts to Test the Stretched Credit Market

Wall Street may be facing its worst financial storm in years, but billionaire buyout king Henry Kravis is forging ahead with the biggest deals in U.S. history. Kravis's firm, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, has made deals for $123 billion in acquisitions this year, more than its three chief rivals combi...


It is a measure of the seriousness with which George Galloway took his libel action against the Daily Telegraph that in the run-up to the case, he mentioned that he had given


Roger Clemens' lawyers are investigating accusations in the Mitchell Report that say the star pitcher used steroids and human growth hormone.


Warwickshire's Graham Wagg admits using cocaine after failing a drugs test.


PARIS  - Russian sixth seed Marat Safin overcame an injury scare to beat Argentina's 13th seed Guillermo Canas 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) to move just one match away from winning his third Paris Masters title.


It was his first postseason win in an 18-year career and the first time in 13 years he'd beaten the Yankees, a team that had traditionally slaughtered his mush-ball offerings to a tune of a 6.45 ERA in 35 previous games.


Sprint expected to undercut rivals' call plans

No. 3 U.S. mobile service provider Sprint Nextel Corp is expected to offer flat-rate calling plans at up to a 40 percent discount to its rivals, hurtling the industry into a price war, analysts said on Wednesday.


CBS Says It Was Misled Over Bush Military Memos

CBS News on Monday said it had been  misled over the authenticity of documents it aired in a story  challenging President Bush's military service and it was  mounting an internal investigation.


Tuesday's shuttle launch marks the beginning of an intense period of space activity for Europe.


Sen. John Kerry is revving up his online political machine to raise campaign cash for Democratic Senate nominee Ned Lamont.


A Palestinian was killed overnight by Israeli forces, as further violence continued in the Gaza Strip, medical sources said. A body - described on Israeli radio as a "Palestinian youngster", and on Palestinian


A leading children's charity calls for action to stamp out age discrimination against young people.


Poland's Robert Kubica shrugged off his horrific Canadian Grand Prix crash on Thursday and declared himself ready to race at Indianapolis this weekend.


MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Denver Nuggets player J.R. Smith and another man were seriously injured Saturday when the sport utility vehicle Smith was driving collided with a car.


Bonds' 700th home run ball: It's going, going, gone for $804,129

It was no ordinary baseball, but the baseball that Barry Bonds hit over the left-field fence last month at SBC Park in San Francisco for his 700th career homer and promptly was put on the online auction block.


Brit scientists brew up three-parent embryo

Two mums and one dad fight hereditary diseases British scientists have successfully created "three parent" embryos using a technique they hope will offer "effective treatments for a range of serious hereditary diseases within five years".â¦


Call for Blair to challenge Windows Vista price

Just another play for today British computer users are demanding Tony Blair stand up to Microsoft and stop them being ripped off over Windows Vista pricing.â¦


UN chief, Australian PM back ETimor's nation-building

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd jetted into East Timor Friday to lend support to the fledgling nation's efforts to stabilise and rebuild after violence last year.


The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Ticketmaster acquiesced to demands that fans outside Florida be allowed to buy tickets for Sundayâs wild-card game against the Giants.


As thousands of apple pickers milled about his farm last Sunday, Michael Smolak gave thanks for the postcard-perfect autumn weather that brought them there.


Lawyers for jailed Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri tell a court he should not be extradited to face US charges.


Planned weekend talks could promise a major break in the entertainment industryâs labor troubles.


Energy Dept. Predicts Rise In Winter Bills

Most households and businesses will pay more for heating this winter as the prices of crude oil and other energy sources continue to rise.


Syria plays down expectations from talks with U.S.

Syria played down on Tuesday the significance of having taken part in talks with the United States on Iraq, saying removal of mutual suspicion with Washington would take time.


In the next 15 months, US regulators expect applications for up to 28 new plants.


Reliant Energy, a producer of power in 12 US states, plans to sell about $4 billion in new debt in a refinancing that may cut the company's interest costs.


After a three-game wipeout in New York, the St. Louis Cardinals' NL Central lead was all but gone. Carlos Delgado homered for the fourth time in four games, and the Mets completed a sweep with a 6-2 victory Thursday night that extended their winning streak to seven.


Bush to Give Intelligence Chief More Budget Power

Under election-year pressure, President Bush agreed on Wednesday to give a new national intelligence director what he called full budgetary authority over much of the intelligence community despite initial objections.


Euro Stocks, Dollar Rally as Oil Tumbles

European stocks and the dollar rallied  on Thursday as tumbling oil prices relieved investor fears  about economic and earnings growth, while debt yields rose  after stronger-than-expected German economic data.


Adobe Systems 3Q profit down, tops views

Adobe Systems Inc., which makes publishing and design software for digital documents, easily beat Wall Street's expectations Thursday when it reported that third-quarter profit declined but revenue soared nearly 24 percent.


Police arrest 12 from Italy-Canada mafia

Police broke up an Italian-Canadian mafia clan that ran drug trafficking and money laundering operations, arresting 12 people on Tuesday and seizing millions of dollars in assets, officials said.


Know the foe: The Irish's season is in danger of turning bad after a 24-23 loss to Boston College on Saturday. They now have two weeks to prepare for a game at No.


Former top UMC executives found not guilty

The founder and former chairman of the world's second largest contract chip maker was found not guilty of investing in and transferring technology to a Chinese chip maker, a Taiwanese court said Friday.Taiwan's Hsinchu District Court said there wasn't enough evidence to prove wrongdoing in the government's case against Robert Tsao. A former vice-chairman of United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC), John Hsuan, and the head of a venture capital firm, Cheng Tun-chien, were also found not guilty in the case, the court said in a statement.The trio were indicted last year for allegedly investing in and transferring chip technology to Chinese chip maker He Jian Technology (Suzhou) Co. The executives and UMC repeatedly denied wrongdoing in the case. They have admitted to advising He Jian during its startup phase, but maintain that all help was within legal bounds. Prosecutors plan to appeal the verdict.Taiwan carefully controls chip investments to China, fearing it could lead to job losses on the island or that its technology could be used to bolster Chinese military might. The two separated in 1949 amid civil war, and Beijing has long threatened the use of force to take the island if it moves towards formal independence. Due to their strained relationship, Taiwan chip makers are required to receive government approval before investing in or transferring chip-related technology to China.The verdict is the second setback for the Taiwan government so far this year in its efforts to enforce regulations governing Taiwanese chip investments to China. In July, a Taipei court overturned an NT$5 million (US$154,000) fine against UMC, also citing a lack of evidence that it invested in He Jian.The court actions underline a rift among Taiwanese in their dealings with China. Some people on the island, which share linguistic and cultural ties to China, are working towards independence as a way to safeguard democratic reforms that have taken hold in Taiwan over the past two decades. Others view China as their homeland, and are working to ensure Taiwan unites with the mainland and takes part in its economic boom.Last year, UMC said a 15 percent stake in He Jian that the Chinese chip maker offered as payment for help establishing the company was put into a trust. The payment was part of UMC's efforts to make sure its shareholders benefitted from the growth of He Jian.UMC Chairman Jackson Hu has repeatedly referred to He Jian as UMC's partner in China, and said UMC will refer its customers to He Jian when they're looking for some chip work to be done in China.


Top UK Court Rejects Anti-Terror Detention Policy

Britain's highest court ruled on  Thursday against the detention of foreign terrorism suspects  without trial, in a major judgment on how far human rights can  be restricted in the "war on terror."


EUROPA/ITALIA - Si apre la causa di beatificazione e canonizzazione del missionario p. Mario Borzaga, OMI, ucciso in Laos nel 1960 insieme ad un giovane catechista Trento (Agenzia Fides) - Sabato 7 ottobre, festa della Madonna del Rosario, si apre a Trento la fase diocesana del processo di canonizzazione di p. Mario Borzaga, missionario Oblato di Maria Immacolata (OMI), e del catechista Thoj Xyooj Paolo, uccisi...


The foreign ministers of France and Rwanda meet for the first time since Kigali broke off diplomatic relations.


High-Profile Murders Spotlight Fla. System

The slayings were shocking enough by themselves: In February, an out-of-work mechanic allegedly abducted, raped and killed an 11-year-old girl. In August, six people were bludgeoned to death in what was believed to be a dispute over a video game. The news that followed arrests in both cases was even more alarming: The accused murderers had recently violated probation and probably shouldn't have been on the street.


Single installer Sun Microsystems is hoping to leverage the popularity of Red Hat's JBoss, with software making it easier to use NetBeans with the application server.â¦


Iran vows to continue nuclear drive at all costs

TEHRAN: Iran staged its annual show of military might on Tuesday, with President Mohammad Khatami vowing the Islamic Republic will push on with its controversial nuclear program even if it risks international isolation.


With a late rally, Allen Iverson is an All-Star starter again, this time for the West, while Boston's Kevin Garnett is the East's leading vote-getter.


China's Muslims look to Middle East as ties grow

Hai dreams of learning Arabic and hopes  one day to study in the Middle East.


In "Wimbledon," Paul Bettany and Kirsten Dunst play professional tennis players who fall in love at Britain's Wimbledon tennis tournament but are foiled, at least temporarily, by tyrannical parents, mean opponents and bad line calls.


U.S. troops target al Qaeda suspects, killing 6

U.S. troops killed six suspected al Qaeda terrorists and captured 14 others in operations Saturday and Sunday in central and northern Iraq, the U.S. military said.


KIEV -- Western-leaning reformer Viktor Yushchenko's long and tension-filled drive to become Ukraine's president cleared its final hurdles before dawn today when the Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the losing candidate and government newspapers printed election results. After deliberations that stretched to 2:30 a.m., the court announced it had rejected the appeal of former prime minister Viktor Yanukovych. The ...


Cemex deal shows power of Mexico's super-elite

When Mexican cement maker Cemex (CX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (CEMEXCPO.MX: Quote, Profile, Research) agreed this week to pay $4.


Scientists explore gel approach to deliver drugs without needles

LONDON - Researchers in India are testing a new way to deliver medications orally that previously had to be injected. Based on their laboratory results, the scientists say they've created a gel that withstands the acidic environment of the stomach.


By Jim Rayburn Deseret Morning News  SPANISH FORK -- The Spanish Fork Dons figured they'd finally take the lead in Region 4 golf since Thursday's match, the league's fourth of seven, was being played on their home course.


New York, 09:16 - BASKET, NBA: SAN ANTONIO DI MISURA A MIAMI

Risultati delle gare del campionato di basket Nba disputate nella notte: Miami Heat-San Antonio Spur...


BenQ Unveils WLAN Smart Phone With Camera

Mobile phone has 802.11b wireless networking capabilities and an integrated 1.3-megapixel digital camera.


UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan arrives in Burkina Faso tomorrow for a summit of French-speaking nations - this year, likely to be overshadowed by a deadly showdown between


Iran approaching nuclear "peak": Ahmadinejad says

Iran is approaching the "peak" in its nuclear program and will not yield to Western pressure to halt its activities, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday.


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Thousands of workers in the United States and Mexico could be eligible for Social Security benefits under a proposed agreement between the two nations.


Thierry Henry scores twice as Arsenal thrash Charlton and go five points clear in the Premiership.


U.S. Open: Woods Spends First Round in the Bunkers

The two-time U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods spent the first round at Oakmont weaving in and out of trouble and leaning on his putter to save him.


SEC won't take action vs. Kraft in Fleming case

NORTHFIELD, Ill. The SEC won't recommend enforcement action against Kraft Foods for allegedly helping the Fleming Companies inflate revenue.


GEORGE BUSH has chosen Bernard Kerik, the former New York police commissioner who helped to oversee the response to the September 11 attacks, to run the Department of Homeland Security.


Study investigates value of "Center of Excellence" designation

A new study says cancer surgery performed at a medical center designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a "center of excellence" is associated with less risk of death soon after surgery than if performed at a high-volume surgery center, but


Hamas on offensive as Palestinians battle in Gaza

Hamas Islamist gunmen pressed on with their Gaza offensive on Wednesday, killing eight fighters loyal to Western-backed President Mahmoud Abbas in a Palestinian supremacy struggle escalating steadily into civil war.


A global fund designed to shrink the technology gap between rich and poor is to be launched in November.


South Africa's highest court ruled Thursday that gay partners must have the same inheritance rights as married couples, a decision in line with its landmark 2005 judgment that same sex marriages should be legalized.


National Grid Transco has sold half of its gas distribution networks for Â£5.8bn ($10.4bn), it was announced today. The move has been welcomed by the gas and electricity regulator Ofgem, which said new competition in the sector could lower prices.


Far be it from me to question Doc Rivers's coaching at this point of the young season, but was anyone else watching the Wizards-Celtics game last Wednesday -- I know you're out there, it's OK to admit it -- and wondering why Al Jefferson was not sent into the game when Raef LaFrentz fouled out?


Latest abduction makes Canadian aid worker think twice about Iraq

OTTAWA (CP) - Chilling video images of kidnapped aid worker Margaret Hassan are yet another red flag for humanitarian groups debating their presence in Iraq.


Le vittime sono padre e figlio di 11 anni, austriaci


The chief executive of Deutsche Bank ruled out any merger with a very large partner in an interview published Sunday and said Germany s biggest bank has no intention of being taken over.


Terry Melcher, a Shaper of Calif. Surf Sound, Dies

Terry Melcher, a producer, composer and songwriter who worked with the Beach Boys and helped shape the '60s era California surf music sound, has died, according to his publicist. He was 62.


Learn a little about yourself, and it may improve your performance.


Production Quota Hike Opposed by OPEC Ministers

Several OPEC members argued that the organization should raise its price band, but ministers remained deadset against hiking its official production quotas in a bid to stabilize the oil market.


John Hogan, who claimed he 'was not sane' on Greek family holiday, is sent for psychiatric treatment


A nightclub has canceled a performance by Buju Banton, a reggae star whose violent lyrics about gays and lesbians have made him a controversial figure, after receiving complaints from patrons.


Cavs Suspend Snow for Silas Confrontation

Cavaliers backup point guard Eric Snow was suspended for one game without pay for his sideline clash with Cleveland coach Paul Silas during Thursday night's loss in Detroit.


ATLANTIS LAND: KIT NETWORK DOMESTICA TRAMITE RETE ELETTRICA

Roma, 20 dic. (Adnkronos Multimedia) - Atlantis Land ha presentato 'PowerLine Ethernet Kit' di ATLANTIS LAND che sfrutta la tecnologia HomePlug, grazie alla quale Ã¨ possibile eliminare il problema di cablaggi


Astronauts Will Get 2 Extra Days in Space to Try to Repair Damaged Thermal Blanket

By Associated Press  HOUSTON -- A new set of solar panels gleamed in the sunlight Tuesday on the international space station as the freshly installed array started opening up.


Three white tiger cubs just weeks old debuted Thursday at the Buenos Aires Zoo in Argentina, romping in pen before delighted children and their parents.


The dollar continues its recent declines, falling against the euro as concerns grow about the US economy.


CHELSEA and Arsenal go into their final Champions League group matches with very different levels of pressure upon them, with the Highbury side nervously seeking a home win over Rosenborg to progress, and their London rivals already in the next round


Onu, Frattini: ''Seggi non permanenti via migliore per riforma''

L'Italia ritiene che il ''modo migliore'' per perseguire una riforma del Consiglio di Sicurezza delle Nazioni Unite ispirata ai principi di ''efficacia, partecipazione democratica e rappresentanza geografica, a cominciare dai Paesi in via di sviluppo


Un centinaio di manifestanti con a capo Francesco Carusoe don Vitaliano della Sala hanno occupato i binari della stazione                                                  Benevento, protesta no global contro la discarica regionale                                                                                Sull'Appia uomo tenta di forzare posto di blocco e spara in aria


Ex-PeopleSoft chief's lie contributed to his downfall

Former PeopleSoft chief executive Craig Conway has admitted that he lied to Wall Street analysts about the health of the business during his defence against the hostile bid from rival Oracle.


Hurricane Ivan Slams Gulf Coast; 11 Dead

GULF SHORES, Ala. - Hurricane Ivan slammed into the Gulf Coast early Thursday with 130 mph wind, launching tornadoes, washing out a major bridge and hurling metal signs through the night...


Amy Winehouse's favorite pub to rise from ashes

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - One of London's most popular celebrity haunts is to rise from the ashes after being engulfed in the fire that devoured part of Camden Market, its owners said on Wednesday.


US Stops Short of Backing Brazil on UN Council Seat

The United States stopped short of endorsing Brazil's ambition for a permanent seat on an expanded UN Security Council but did say the country would be a "solid candidate.


Livewire: Back to School Means Back to Advergames

Back to school for many kids means  "back to Internet access" in classes where the best of  filtering software is not foolproof, particularly against  seemingly harmless Web sites used for invasive marketing.


Trainer Lee Freedman wants to take on the world with yesterday's Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva. At least the race that Freedman believes is the centre of the thoroughbred world, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomph in Paris.


BEIRUT, Lebanon AP) — A bomb hit a U.N. peacekeeping force patrol on a coastal road in southern Lebanon on Monday, a Lebanese security official said, the second such attack targeting the force in less than a month.


"Madden" storms video game chart in August: NPD

Electronic Arts Inc.'s "Madden NFL  07" football video game dominated sales charts in August,  market research firm NPD Group said on Monday.


White House officials said the C.I.A. could now proceed with an interrogation program that has been in limbo since last year.


U.N. sees Iraq progress despite misgivings

The United Nations envoy to Baghdad said on Wednesday he would present a positive picture of progress in Iraq in a report to the Security Council despite earlier having serious misgivings about reconciliation efforts.


Israel's parliament is set for a second day of debate ahead of a vote on whether to pull Jewish settlers out of Gaza.


Oil prices Monday scaled back following  last week's sharp gains but found support near $46 for U.S.  crude after Russian oil company YUKOS defaulted on some crude  exports.


Soft Cell singer Marc Almond is said to be fighting for his life after a motorbike crash in central London. The star suffered severe head injuries after being thrown off the back of the bike when it collided with a car.


It may be that when adults talk to babies, they use a language that is universally understood.


In Reversal, Ford Will Entertain Offers for Volvo

Fordâs decision comes after the companyâs board met last week, according to people with knowledge of the situation.


Black Watch soldier killed in central Iraq

A soldier from the Black Watch battle group has been killed and two others wounded in a roadside bomb explosion in central Iraq, the Ministry of Defence says.


The Conservatives plan to introduce a carbon tax on British businesses to encourage fewer emissions.


While most voters have chosen their favorite candidate for president, several sites offer online tests for the undecided. In some cases, the results can be quite contradictory. By Joanna Glasner.


Australians don't think Iraq war has reduced terror threat: poll

The vast majority of Australians do not believe the war in Iraq has reduced the threat of terrorism, a survey from a foreign policy think tank has shown.


D/FW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Texas -- The Federal Aviation Administration appears to be on track to lose about 75 percent of its air traffic controllers within 10 years.


Man Utd remember 'Busby Babes' lost at Munich

A memorial service was to be held Wednesday for the eight Manchester United players killed when the team's plane crashed in Munich 50 years ago as they returned from a European Cup match.


India invites China for joint anti-terrorism exercises

Indian army chief N.C. Vij has invited China to participate in joint anti-terrorism exercises in a further sign of growing military links between the two countries, China's state press said.


Presentati i pilot di Eli Stone e Reaper, in onda in autunno


Linux web PC makers tout Linutop-like wares

Rivals speak out Linutop's recently announced Linux-based ultra-compact PC may have grabbed the hardware headlines earlier this week, but its rivals didn't take long to start shouting about their own take on the web-oriented unit.â¦


The company's researchers from around the world gather at TechFest '07 to play show and tell with their latest creations. In Monkey Bites.


US forces launch new assaults in Falluja

US forces launched renewed attacks against Falluja on Saturday, striking targets from the air and clashing with militants on the southeastern edge of the city.


Icahn blasts CEO Coury after Mylan rejects stock buyout offer

The war of words between Mylan Laboratories Inc. and the company's largest shareholder over Mylan's $4 billion deal to acquire King Pharmaceuticals Inc.


Some pensioners are cutting back on food and heating in order to meet council tax bills, a charity says.


For Opponents, Hard to Figure Navy's Rush

Navy leads the nation in rushing at more than 333 yards per game and the Mids never know which backfield player will get the ball coming out of the huddle.


Radical cleric loses appeal against deportation from Britain

Abu Qatada, a radical Muslim cleric and suspected key Al-Qaeda figure, lost an appeal Monday against deportation from Britain to Jordan in a ruling strongly condemned by human rights groups.


TURIN, November 23 (Champions League) - Marcelo Zalayeta repaid the faith shown in him by coach Fabio Capello by firing home the winner for Juventus, as Ajax's slim hopes of saving their Champions League campaign were shattered.


Zarqawi Group Urges UK Hostage Release-Web Site

A group led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab  al-Zarqawi appealed on Friday to Iraqi militants holding an  Iraqi-British aid worker to free her unless she was proven to  be a spy, a message posted on an Islamic Web site said.


Chancellor Gordon Brown is warned he has had an "easy time" over Iraq during the Labour leadership contest.


Carlisle Gives Up Pacers' Executive Post

Rick Carlisle will not return as the Indiana Pacers' executive vice president, a title he was given before this season


Shooting at Arafat Mourning Site Kills One

Palestinians members of the youth organization, Palestinian Mini Parliament, affiliated to late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement, dressed as Arafat and holding posters with his image at the Rafah refugee camp, southern of Gaza Strip


Ovitz says he worked to protect pocketbook

In his fifth day of testimony, former Disney president Michael Ovitz said protecting himself financially from a job loss during his contract negotiation was important, The Associated Press reports.


Turkish Justice Minister Says Turkey Works Hard For A Good Result In December

Turkish Justice Minister Cemil Cicek said on Thursday that Turkey worked hard to get a good result from the European Union (EU) in the summit of heads of state and government due on December 17th.


The announcement of its new mid-sized plane will heat up rivalry between Airbus and Boeing. The board of EADS, parent company of Airbus, is on Monday expected to approve plans for the long-awaited, $4bn-launch of a new mid-sized aircraft, the A350.


Giants beat Cowboys to reach NFC title game

The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 on Sunday to advance to the NFC championship game against the Green Bay Packers -- one step away from the Super Bowl.


Germany has accepted a European court decision that Monaco's Princess Caroline can stop the publication of photos of her and her family, despite complaints by news organizations.


No pacemen in top grade of new Indian cricket contract system

The Indian cricket board has announced a long-awaited list of contracted players under a new system which starts from October 1.


Le anticipazioni del rapporto sul Programma di stabilitÃ  2007-2011Almunia: "Le prospettive economiche non sono come quelle che avevamo qualche mese fa"                                          Ue: "Conti italiani a rischio nel 2008 Difficile pareggio entro 2010"                                                                                Gioca a sfavore dell'Italia "il debito pubblico al di sopra del 100%"che la rende "vulnerabile ad aumenti dei tassi di interesse"


Castleford will be relegated from Super League, the Rugby Football League confirms.


thePlatform Selected By BBC Global News to Manage Video Syndication to YouTube

LONDON and SEATTLE, June 27  /PRNewswire/ -- thePlatform, the leading broadband video application service provider, today announced that BBC Global News will use thePlatform's media management and publishing system to distribute short-form video content to YouTube.


Roma, 12:45 - CALCIO, ARBITRATO: INIZIATA UDIENZA ANDREA DELLA VALLE

Al tribunale dell'Arbitrato del Coni, presieduto dall'avvocato Marcello Tamajo e dagli arbitri Enric...


Heeeeeereâs Conan! âTonightâ gig his when Jay quits

Brookline native Conan O'Brien, host of NBC's ``Late Night,'' will replace him in five years when Leno's contract expires, the network announced yesterday.


Dollar General Profit Down, Trims Outlook

Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. (DG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted an unexpected profit fall with customers hurt by high oil prices and unemployment, and expressed caution for the key holiday season.


Australia's Qantas expected to accept new takeover offer

Australia's national carrier Qantas Airways was expected to announce it has accepted an improved takeover offer worth around 8.7 billion US dollars from a private equity consortium, reports said.


The Phoenix Suns' rebound appears to be complete. After a 1-5 start to the season, the Suns have gone 6-1 and won their fourth straight in a 119-101 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.


Chirac Says Iraq War Made World More Dangerous

Last year's U.S.-led invasion of Iraq  and ousting of President Saddam Hussein has, if anything, made  the world more dangerous, French President Jacques Chirac said  on the eve of a state visit to key U.S. ally Britain.


By Joe Wessels  The question has become: No smoking, or, uh, smoke if you want?  An 11th hour effort Wednesday by liquor license holders to derail a new Ohio smoking ban that was set to take effect Thursday has apparently worked  --  for now.


3D scans of faces are set to speed up the diagnosis of rare genetic conditions, scientists say.


Lear sees deal with Ross to cover all interiors

Lear Corp. LEA.N expects to complete   a deal to contribute its European auto interiors business to a   joint venture with financier Wilbur Ross in the next several   weeks, Chief Executive Robert Rossiter said on Tuesday.


Amid debuts by several major new releases this week, Justin Timberlake held on to the top spot on the U.S. pop album charts, according to final sales data issued by Nielsen SoundScan Friday.


Millions of Britons are heading off on Christmas trips on Thursday, some to enjoy festive delights in the UK while others escape to warmer climes.


AFRICA/SUDAN - Il governo sudanese respinge il dispiegamento dei Caschi Blu nel Darfur, ma la stampa locale Ã¨ piÃ¹ conciliante Khartoum (Agenzia Fides)- ÂAllÂinizio ero anchÂio titubante sullÂintervento delle truppe ONU nel Darfur perchÃ© conoscevo la contrarietÃ  del governo e di una parte della popolazione sudanese. Poi perÃ² di fronte al deterioramento della situazione umani...


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8 'hidden gems' in data protection software

Not all good storage software comes from the industry giants like IBM, Symantec and EMC. We found a sample of storage management applications that are relatively cheap, effective and easy to use. They handle everything from simple backup and restore to continuous protection of e-mail for BlackBerries.


Pop star Britney Spears has done it again and tied the knot - for the second time this year! Britney, 22, wearing a white strapless dress, married dancer Kevin Federline in a private ceremony in Studio City, California.


Cingular said it closed its $41 billion purchase AT&T Wireless on Tuesday. Cingular received approval for the deal earlier in the day from the Federal Communications Commission. The Department of Justice approved the acquisition on Monday.


Archivists uncover lost poem by Romantic poet Coleridge

Literary archivists have discovered a long-lost work by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the British poet who spearheaded the Romantic movement, scribbled around 200 years ago in the margins of a book, a report said.


Senior Qaeda Commander Is Killed by U.S. Missile

The commander, Abu Laith al-Libi, a Libyan who was about 40 years old, was a longtime lieutenant of Osama bin Laden.


Stocks Edge Higher As Oil Prices Retreat

NEW YORK - A sharp drop in oil prices gave Wall Street a modest relief rally Monday, with stocks edging higher on news that oil production had soared during the month of September.    Investors who have sold stocks for months as oil prices climbed reversed course Monday and started buying as the price of crude declined...


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General Warns of 'Spectacular' Iraq Plots

A U.S. general warned Friday that insurgents may be planning "spectacular" attacks to scare voters in the three weeks before Iraq's landmark elections, and Shiite and Sunni religious leaders voiced sharply divergent views on whether the vote should be held at all.


Indigenous activist and Nobel winner Rigoberta Menchu says she will run for president in Guatemala.


Ottawa rents plane so Canadians can leave Ivory Coast

ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST - The federal government is hiring a plane to help Canadians leave Ivory Coast. Those who want to leave the country will be flown from Abidjan to Accra, Ghana, this week.


IBM (IBM:NYSE - news - research) is reportedly on the verge of a deal to sell a majority interest in its PC business to Lenovo Group, China's top PC company.


Tributes have continued to flow for Australian all-rounder Keith Miller, who died at the age of 84. Cricket Victoria's Kevin Jacobs says Miller was admired around the world.


One simple move can bring higher returns with lower risk.


Britain's Olympic Games silver medallist Amir Khan has made a winning return to the ring, with a comfortable points win over America's Michael Evans.


Company clarifies controversial stem cell study

A company scolded in Congress and criticized by religious groups for an experiment involving human embryonic stem cells clarified its work on Wednesday and said it had demonstrated an acceptable alternative to producing the controversial cells.


IRAQ, CIAMPI: ''ITALIA NON HA PARTECIPATO A INTERVENTO MILITARE''

Roma, 11 ott. (Adnkronos) - In Iraq, ma non per fare la guerra. Il capo dello Stato, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, coglie l'occasione della visita al Quirinale del presidente egiziano Hosni Mubarak, per puntualizzare la posizione del nostro Paese.


The BBC has won a court battle to name a British terror suspect who was subject to a control order.


Leno to Retire from 'Tonight Show' in 2009

Jay Leno, America's leading late-night comedian as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show," will retire in 2009 and be replaced by Conan O'Brien, the offbeat comic whose own show airs an hour later, the network said on Monday.


A Song-and-Dance Salute to the King of French Operetta

âOffenbach Cabaret: Jacques in the Big Apple,â presented by OpÃ©ra FranÃ§ais de New York and the French Institute Alliance FranÃ§aise, promised a satirical and âsaucy musical review.â


Firm Carves New Model in Biotech Research

Modular desks and office chairs sit in the waiting room, pallets of unpacked supplies are stacked in a receiving bay where condensation drips from a cluster of cryogenic tanks. The walls and shelves of the chief executive's office are barren, except for a collection of framed diplomas.


Shamu the killer whale injured a trainer during a show at SeaWorld Adventure Park by grabbing his foot and pulling him underwater twice, authorities said.


India's governing coalition chose a woman as its presidential candidate Thursday, setting the stage for her to become the country's first female president.


Christmas tree growers in Denmark are charged after being accused of trying to rig prices of festive firs.


Suspected Chinese sub enters Japan waters

Japan's Defense Agency suspects that an unidentified submarine sighted in Japanese waters early Wednesday was a Chinese nuclear submarine, Kyodo News reports.


At Least 50 Deaths Blamed on Hurricane Ivan

UPDATE, SAT 4PM: The number of dead across the Caribbean from Hurricane Ivan is now at least 50. Grenada alone is reporting 34 deaths, with eight more bodies found today.


Ascoli Piceno, 18:51 - CALCIO, ASCOLI; BENIGNI PREPARA IL RITORNO SUL MERCATO

Il presidente dell'Ascoli Roberto Benigni fa capire che pensa di tornare sul mercato. Alla domanda s...


Uptick in M&A activity a good sign for tech

While consolidation can be a sign of a mature, slowing market, the M&A activity happening now, especially seen in context of this week's six-year Nasdaq Composite Index high, signals confidence in IT and prospects for growth.


Movie Review | 'War': Martial Arts With a Gun Instead of a Kick

Today, it seems, anyone seeking a pleasant summer afternoon of dramatic Asian-style fisticuffs must settle for the kind of urban-action/martial-arts hybrid that is âWar.â


YouTube 'riddled with 40-plus security vulnerabilities'

Faced with ultimatum, Google finally responds Google researchers have at last responded to a hacker who says he's uncovered more than 40 YouTube flaws that put users at risk.â¦


Israelis, Palestinians Appear Determined to Get Equal Treatment from Rice

RAMALLAH, West Bank, Feb. 18 -- As Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice attempts to jumpstart peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians at a summit meeting Monday, both Israelis and Palestinians appear determined to want exactly equal treatment.


Rapporto Eures-Ansa, 2006 in controtendenza dopo anni calo


Good Grief! That Favorite Comic Strip Is Missing

Newspapers across the country have been reducing comic strips in the face of sluggish advertising revenue and rising paper costs.


U.S. to map genes of brain, ovarian and lung cancer

Brain tumors, ovarian cancer and   lung cancer will be the first subjects in an ambitious project   to sequence all the genetic changes that lead to cancer, the   National Institutes of Health said on Wednesday.


A strong typhoon hit southwestern Japan late Sunday, leaving at least 10 people dead or missing and 200 injured in heavy rains and fierce winds.  A volunteer fireman was found dead in a river in the city of Hiroshima.


Economies of Sub-Saharan Africa to Grow Steadily, IMF Says

The economies of sub-Saharan Africa, home to some of the most extreme and pervasive poverty in the world, will grow at a healthy pace next year, International Monetary Fund economists said yesterday.


Putin signals he may return to presidency

MOSCOW - Vladimir Putin signaled yesterday that he might return to the presidency after 2012, hours after the Russian leader said new Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov could make a good successor to him.


Icahn holds 8.4% of Hollywood Entertainment

Carl Icahn has emerged as a possible fourth bidder for Hollywood Entertainment, according to a regulatory filing. Free! Sign up here to receive our Midday Market Report e-Newsletter!


US attorney general pays tribute to Blunkett

US Attorney General John Ashcroft said it had been a "privilege" to work with Britain's Home Secretary David Blunkett following his shock resignation.


Lifestyle May Explain Much of Drop in Heart Deaths

The sharp drop-off in UK heart disease deaths in recent decades may owe much more to prevention than to advances in treatment, a new study suggests.


A pub chef accused of killing a teenage model says he did not realise she was dead until after he had sex with her.


US and British forces sweep through Iraq's 'death triangle'

LATIFIYAH, Iraq  - American, British and Iraqi forces continued a major sweep through Iraq's "triangle of death" to try to smash rebel enclaves before landmark elections in January.


Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday he would meet Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert next week, keeping alive a U.S.-backed dialogue despite Hamas rocket attacks on Israel and Israeli air raids in Gaza.


New targets to reduce the stress to victims and witnesses giving evidence in courts are unveiled.


Bush administration meets resistance observers call high even by normally contentious standards.


As she walks into the ballroom of an airport hotel, 20 women offer a collective swoon. Then come reactions one would expect were reserved just for Oprah: the screeches, the tears, the fluttering hand over the heart. One woman is hyperventilating, breathlessly squealing: "Ommigod! It's Mo'Nique! It's Mo'Nique!"


"Has it ever occurred to you how astonishing Western society really is? Industrialized nations provide their citizens with unprecedented safety, health, and comfort. Average life spans increased fifty percent in the last century. Yet modern people live in abject fear. They are afraid of strangers, of disease, of crime, of the environment. They are afraid of the homes they live in, the food they eat, the technology that surrounds them. They are in a particular panic over things they can't even see - germs, chemicals, additives, pollutants. They are timid, nervous, fretful, and depressed. And even more amazingly, they are convinced that the environment of the entire planet is being destroyed around them. Remarkable! Like the belief in witchcraft, it's an extraordinary delusion - a global fantasy worthy of the Middle Ages."


Possible iPhone Security Hole to be Demonstrated in Las Vegas

Three researchers using a handful of tools mostly developed by others over the few weeks since the product's introduction, claim they have successfully cracked the Apple iPhone. The group plans to demonstrate the methods it claims to have discovered at the BlackHat security conference in Las Vegas next week.


Navy Chief Welcomes Cole Verdict, Praises Yemen for 'Positive ...

The chief of the US Navy has welcomed a Yemeni court's death sentence for two men who played leading roles in the deadly Oct. 2000 bombing of the USS Cole.


Bribery Investigation Sets Back Nokia-Siemens Deal

Investigation into former employee corruption charges will delay the merger.


Bird flu hits India as Turkey and Indonesia detect cases

KOLKATA, India  - An outbreak of bird flu in India's most densely populated state could spiral out of control, officials said on Tuesday, as the disease spread to a seventh district.


Pakistan President Musharraf Claims US Ignores Root Causes of ...

Sept. 20, 2004 - Nearly 100 heads of state have convened in New York this week for the 59th session of the United Nations General Assembly.


Biochip Packaging: Some Settling May Occur

Illumina settles its disputes about patents with Affymetrix.


Graeme Souness bemoaned his side's inability to rise above provocation after their fine first-half form derailed against BNEI Sakhnin in the UEFA Cup at St James' Park.


New experiments suggest stem cell research may be possible using skin patches rather than embyros.


Russian authorities are seeking jail time for Denis Kvasov, the owner of AllofMP3.com, along with paying restitution to EMI, Warner, and Universal.


Amsterdam, 23:16 - CALCIO, EUROPEI U21: IL BELGIO VA NELLE SEMIFINALI

Nell'ultimo turno della fase eliminatoria degli Europei under 21 i Belgio ha pareggiato 2-2 con l'Ol...


By CHOSEN BY MARK HARRIS  1 Apple iLife'06 (Mac)   pounds 55   This package lets you edit and share photos, videos and music in dozens of ways, from burning home movies to creating Podcasts and even constructing websites in minutes.


Tropical Storm Ernesto nears US coast again

Tropical Storm Ernesto neared the southeastern US coast for the second time in two days with winds just below hurricane strength, weather forecasters said.


The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether two Internet file-sharing services may be held responsible for their customers' online swapping of copyrighted songs and movies. -AP


President George W. Bush heads for the Middle East on Tuesday, aiming to nurture Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts in the face of deep skepticism while trying to rally Arab opposition to Iran.


Deputy defence minister: Palestinians apparently not behind Egypt ...

The deadly car bombings at two Egyptian resorts crowded with Israeli tourists bear the hallmarks of the al-Qaida terror network, and it appears Palestinian militants


Disattenzione durata alcuni minuti, dice la Corte


Casino operator Harrah's Entertainment  Inc. HET.N on Wednesday said fourth-quarter profit more than  doubled crediting its acquisition of the Horseshoe casinos and  its operations in Las Vegas.


Sanremo, 16:04 - CALCIO, SERIE D; STADIO BLINDATO PER DERBY SANREMESE-IMPERIA

Quasi un agente per ogni tifoso ospite. A Sanremo, per la partita tra Sanremese e Imperia valida per...


Traveling in traffic triples the risk of heart attack for an hour afterwards, a study has found. Car exhaust, noise and stress brought on by congestion are likely to be the main causes of the increase in risk.


A long-awaited microprocessor developed by IBM Corp., Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. will go into early production next year and start appearing in video game consoles, high-definition TVs and home servers in 2006, the companies said Monday.


France says two unofficial mediators seeking to free two journalists kidnapped in Iraq are hindering official efforts.


Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton began retooling her campaign, looking ahead to later contests in the primary process.


President Bush told Marines Tuesday that Iraqi insurgents have suffered a "severe blow" but are not defeated, as he sought to boost US troop morale and prepare


A 17th century Dutch painting valued at more than $1 million was stolen from an Australian state gallery during viewing hours over the weekend, and police suspect an inside job, officials said Thursday.


No questions asked: White House fails to vet former NYPD chief

It's one thing for a White House to be asleep at the switch when nominating the third in command at the US Embassy in Grenada or an assistant undersecretary in the Department of Energy.


Networks Jumping on Offbeat Pilot Bandwagon

LOS ANGELES  - A little desertion and a  little desperation -- be it on a remote island or a suburban  cul-de-sac -- has been very good for the drama development  business this year.


If you can't take it, don't dish it out.


China's food and drug agency announced stricter rules Wednesday for approving new drugs, a day after its former head was executed for accepting bribes to approve untested medicine. The government also ordered small, loosely regulated food producers to clean up their act.


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By PAUL MARTIN Ireland's No1 showbiz writer  WESTLIFE'S Kian Egan served up a mouth-watering treat yesterday - his tasty girlfriend Jodi Albert.   The couple were launching their new beach juice bar - and TV babe Jodi created a stir among male customers with her sexy looks.


Acer, China Huala Group join Blu-ray Disc camp

Supporters of the Blu-ray Disc format came to Berlin armed with key announcements to underscore their commitment to the next-generation movie disc.


Unocal Corp. will settle a human rights case filed over a 1990s pipeline in Southeast Asia by paying villagers and funding improvements to living conditions along the project route, lawyers on both sides said Monday.


Gore's Oscars could spur action on climate

The double Oscar win for "An Inconvenient Truth," former Vice President Al Gore's expanded slide-show on global warming, could spur grassroots support for the fight against climate change, environmental advocates said on Monday.


Livorno, 20:56 - CALCIO: LIVORNO-JUVE; CROCE CELTICA NELLA CURVA OSPITI

Durante la partita tra Livorno e Juventus, posticipo dellla 20a giornata di serie A, uno striscione ...


The limousines have been charged up, the hairdressers and stylists have worked their magic and the stars are ready to stroll down the red carpet in dresses that have been begged, borrowed or -- perish the thought -- bought.


Baghdad 'House Bomb' Kills 28 During Police Raid

Twenty-eight people were killed in an  explosion that flattened several houses in Baghdad overnight,  apparently when a police unit was lured into a trap laid by  insurgents, officials said on Wednesday.


Or did the Australians really bowl that well on a strip that was supposed to be best for batting on days two and three? Or maybe it was the Indian batsmen who dug a huge hole and buried themselves in it.


US President George W. Bush told voters in the key state of Florida that Democratic rival John Kerry was "not prepared and equipped" to lead the war on terrorism.


Day of mourning declared for Sister Lucia Marto, last of famed Fatima cousins

LISBON, Portugal  - Portugal planned a national day of mourning Tuesday for Sister Lucia Marto, the last of three shepherd children who claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary in a series of 1917 apparitions in the town of Fatima.


Istituto aumenta dividendo del 25% a 90,6 pence ad azione


Update 4: European Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday, saying high oil prices meant uncertain prospects for Europe's economic recovery.


UPDATE 2-Out-of-sorts Myskina puts Russia into final

Hot favourites Russia, seeking their first Fed Cup title, will take on champions France in the final after crushing Austria 5-0 on Thursday.


The UN says Somalia is the world's forgotten crisis, with 15,000 children in need of urgent aid.


Negotiator for D.C. hotel workers faces crucial test of his leadership.


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New ESA Spacecraft Completes 21-Day Test

The European Space Agency says its Jules Verne spacecraft has completed 21 days of simulated space vacuum, sub-zero temperatures and solar radiation.


Michelle Wie and Annika Sorenstam advanced to the quarterfinals of the HSBC Women's World Match Play Championship on Saturday, with Wie holding off South Korean star Se Ri Pak 2 and 1 in the third round.


Pari al 2% la variazione rispetto al dicembre 2003


Search site adds color--and clutter--to its famously clean design.


Shiite leaders reject Sunni call for delay in holding elections

Their comments follow calls by Sunni Muslim politicians and others to postpone the Jan. 30 election. Yesterday, 17 Iraqi political parties representing Sunni Arabs, Kurds, Christians and secular groups demanded a six-month delay.


U.S. Furious as Hamm Pressured on Gold Medal

U.S. Olympic chiefs accused world  gymnastics officials of putting "outrageous and improper  pressure" on gold medallist Paul Hamm to give his medal to a  South Korean rival.


Opposition Rejects Audit Plan in Venezuela Recall Dispute

ARACAS, Venezuela, Aug. 18 - After demanding an audit of voting results upon failing to oust President Hugo Chávez in a recall referendum, representatives of Venezuela's opposition movement said Wednesday that they would refuse to ...


Tim Duncan scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the New Orleans Hornets 101-78 on Wednesday night.


New Drug Cuts Tuberculosis Treatment Time In Half

A new drug identified by researchers at Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development may revolutionize the way tuberculosis is treated around the world.


IRAQ'S Prime Minister Iyad Allawi arrived in Moscow today for the first time since taking office six months ago with hopes of soothing tensions over Russia's opposition to the US-led war in his ravaged nation, Interfax reported.


The US agency that insures the pensions of 44 million workers said Thursday it will seize the retirement plans of United Airlines' 14,000 active and retired pilots.


Stocks decline as subprime worries weigh

Stocks fell in mid-afternoon trade on Tuesday as investors remained nervous that fallout from the subprime mortgage market may spread and as bond yields headed higher.


China's Elite Learn to Flaunt It While the New Landless Weep

In a generation, a rough-and-tumble form of capitalism is eclipsing the remnants of socialism in China.


Justin Verlander quickly found out how much a no-hitter changed his life. When the Detroit Tigers young ace walked into a restaurant shortly after his feat, he was greeted with a standing ovation.


Hurley's "Big Fat Indian Wedding" ends on sour note

British celebrity Elizabeth Hurley and her Indian groom Arun Nayar were set to leave this western desert town Saturday after their "Big Fat Indian Wedding" ended in a scrap with journalists.


Reggie White Remembered As Man of Goodness

Reggie White was remembered as a man of goodness and humor Thursday at a private funeral attended by many current and former NFL players.


Sickness and Health, on Scales Large and Small

Two new books provide ambitious overviews of complicated topics.


US pushes for joint action on North Korea

President George W. Bush pushed on   Thursday to get a united international response to North Korea   after the reclusive state launched a barrage of missiles in   defiance of repeated warnings.


Penguins Try to Stay in the Race Without Crosby

Sidney Crosby is expected to miss six to eight weeks, the most serious blow in a series of setbacks for the Penguins, who were already without goaltender Marc-AndrÃ© Fleury.


Yes, the New Macintosh and Windows Can Be Friends

The Microsoft slogan "Where do you want to go today?" takes on a whole new meaning with a Mac running Windows XP.


U.S. health regulators have approved GlaxoSmithKline Plc's   pill Tykerb for patients with advanced breast cancer after other treatments have failed, a company spokeswoman said on Tuesday.


Dopo l'intervento di Trichet, giu' Apple, eBay e Motorola


(InfoWorld) - Microsoft Corp. has opened up testing of a new Web-based service that allows parents to control what their kids do on the Internet. The service, called Windows Live OneCare Family Safety, is now available for trial in the U.S., according to Microsoft. It can be downloaded on the WindowsÂ Live Ideas Web site. "While we are still in the testing and development phase, OneCare Safety will offer some great features to help families create a safer and enjoyable online experience," Microsoft said in aÂ blog posting on the software's release. The Family Safety service has been available to a limited set ofÂ beta testers since earlier this year, but this is the first time that Microsoft has opened up to the general public. The company is not saying when users outside of the U.S. will be able to try out this product, but more information about that will be released, "very soon," Microsoft said. Family Safety lets parents block their kids from viewing sites relating to inappropriate subjects like pornography or alcohol. They can also get activity reports on what Web sites their children have been visiting. Because Family Safety is a Web-based service, parents can adjust settings or check in on their kids from any Internet-enabled PC. Microsoft is also offering guidelines on how children can safely use the Internet and tips on how parents can talk to kids about their online activity. Future versions of the service will let parents create "allow" lists to help them control their children's use of other Windows Live services such as instant messaging. The Windows Live services are part of Microsoft's broader effort to take on competitors like Google Inc., which has focused on creating new software that is hosted on the Internet, rather than written for Microsoft's Windows operating system. REFERENCES:Microsoft tests Windows Live parental controls, Feb. 23, 2006


IBM growth in Americas slower than overseas

IBM  said on Thursday that  revenue from the Americas rose 5 percent, slower than other  regions as overseas units showed the strongest gains, and said  computer hardware sales declined.


Hosts Ghana face west African neighbours Ivory Coast in the third/fourth place play-off in Kumasi.


Tokyo Stocks Edge Up, Techs Regain Ground

Tokyo stocks edged up on Thursday as tech  issues bounced back after their U.S counterparts made gains,  but car firms such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd. were a bit lower,  hurt by a fall in U.S. industry sales for August.


The United Nations accuses insurgents in Afghanistan of acting with a 'staggering disregard' for civilian lives.


Commons Leader Peter Hain almost faced a criminal libel prosecution over sex scandal allegations he made 30 years ago.


Depleted Croatia wait on young blood Cilic

In December 2005, it looked like a fairy tale. Croatia had won their first Davis Cup title and had four top-class players in the ranks.


Amgen Will Stop Providing Parkinson's Drug

Amgen Inc. said it would stop giving an experimental drug for Parkinson's disease to 48 people who received it as part of a trial because tests found it worked no better than a placebo.


Espson's new line features a no-nonsense industrial style. In Gear Factor.


Twins overcome Big Hurt's 500th home run

Frank Thomas will remember the day he hit his 500th homer — for reaching the milestone and getting ejected. The Toronto slugger hit a three-run shot in the first inning of the Blue Jays' 8-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, becoming the 21st major leaguer to reach 500.


A 33-year-old man pleads guilty to murdering two people in an arson attack on a south London store.


The participating libraries include those at the University of Michigan, Google co-founder Larry Page's alma mater; Stanford University, where Page and Google co-founder Sergey Brin met as doctoral students and dreamed up the idea of the search engine


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


ABC News US Launches Second Phase in Fallujah

US soldiers search for insurgents in this TV image as US and Iraqi forces exchanged fire with pockets of resistance in Fallujah, Iraq, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004.


Police are to be given "real-time" access to London's congestion charge cameras to fight 'vehicle-borne' terror.


Amnesty keeps an eye on Darfur with satellite images

Amnesty International started posting  satellite images on the Internet of villages in Sudan's  conflict-ravaged Darfur on Wednesday in a bid to pressure  Khartoum to allow U.N. peacekeepers into the region.


A commission to promote reconciliation between East Timor and Indonesia begins its first hearing.


French President Visits China in Bid to Build Ties and Trade

The president of France is in China on a five-day visit to improve ties with Beijing, and expand trade with one of the world's fastest growing economies.


Light cigarette suit certified as class action

A lawsuit accusing tobacco companies of   defrauding smokers into thinking "light" cigarettes were safer   than regular brands can proceed as a class action, a federal   judge in New York ruled on Monday.


Dollar Up, Stocks, Bonds Flat Before Fed

The dollar rose above an all-time low against the euro on Tuesday, while stocks and bonds ended little changed as markets stayed cautious before the Federal Reserve's Wednesday meeting on interest rates.


12-year-old founds gaming commerce start-up

Sixth-grader Arjun Mehta founded PlaySpan in his garage a year ago.


Foot-Tapping, Heart-Thumping Salute to Sousa

One day 45 years ago in Japan, 6-year-old Seiichiro Takahashi was marching from a school assembly to the tune of a marvelous piece of American music he had never heard before.


Sony has seemingly changed its mind on the MP3 music format, deciding that all new players will be able to play MP3s. Before this decision all music players made by Sony used only the company's proprietary ATRAC format, limiting users' choices somewhat.


Bari: pedofilia, arrestata maestra d'asilo

ALTAMURA (Bari) - Arrestata nel barese una maestra di scuola materna accusata di molestie sessuali nei confronti dei suoi piccoli allievi. La 44enne e' ora ai domiciliari per ordine del gip del Tribunale di


US appeals ruling against cotton subsidies

The Bush administration yesterday formally appealed a World Trade Organization ruling that subsidies paid to US cotton farmers violate global trade rules.


Afghanistan vows to crush any Taliban offensive

Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed on Friday to strike Taliban insurgents with "immense vigor and force" as a rebel commander said 10,000 fighters had deployed for a spring offensive against foreign troops in the country.


Ieri toccate punte di 5 ore di attesa per transitare valico


RealNetworks Slashes Prices For Music Downloads

For three weeks, it will sell songs for 49 cents and albums for $4.99--a move that could spark a price war.