Arts, Briefly: Spartans Victorious Over Rambo

âMeet the Spartans,â a parody starring Sean Maguire and Carmen Electra in yet another retelling of the historic battle against the Persians, barely outslugged Sylvester Stallone in âRamboâ to seize control of the No. 1 ranking at the weekend box office. In their debuts âMeet the Spartans,â distributed by Fox, pulled in an estimated $18.7 million, while âRamboâ (Lionsgate) came away with $18.1 million, the tracking company Media by Numbers reported. The romantic comedy â27 Dressesâ (Fox), with $13.6 million, fell to third place from second last week. The monster movie âCloverfieldâ (Paramount), on a gross of $12.7 million, plunged to fourth place from No. 1 a week ago. Fifth place went to the newcomer âUntraceableâ (Sony), the horror thriller starring Diane Lane as an F.B.I. cyberwizard. It grossed $11.2 million.


Sport: Cricket: Indian Premier League player auction opens with MS Dhoni the most expensive purchase


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JEBALIYA, Gaza Strip -- The Palestinian prime minister said yesterday that militants were prepared to stop firing rockets at Israel if it would halt all military action in Palestinian territories. Israel rejected the offer, saying it would respond positively only to a total truce.


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Two men are arrested over the murder of a teenager on New Year's Day.


Wales and Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Hain is due to confirm he wants to become Labour's deputy leader.


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Since the worldâs nuclear watchdog agency confirmed reports of Iranâs extensive and secret nuclear activities more than two years ago, international concerns that Tehran might soon acquire bomb-making capabilities have grown.


Death toll of north China plane crash possibly up to 55

Two men on the ground were most likely killed in the plane crash Sunday morning in Baotou City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, bringing the death toll of the accident to 55, local police sources said.


Florida governor freezes property insurance rates

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  - Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday froze property insurance rates and blocked insurers from canceling policies as the state prepares for another hurricane season and insurance reforms kick in.


EU leaders scramble to head off summit failure

Britain and France held "positive" talks Tuesday aiming to narrow differences ahead of a crunch European Union summit, while admitting that significant divisions remained.


US judge hears lawsuit over rejected voter registrations in Florida

A US federal judge started hearing a lawsuit calling for the inclusion on Florida's voter rolls of about 10,000 people whose registration forms were rejected because they were not properly filled out.


They gave up their summer vacations and Saturdays to be part of a pilot project launched just over a year ago.


Wal-Mart failed to get approval for a bank. But the giant discount chain is effectively building one anyway.


Blood Vessel Function May Point to Heart Problems

A measure of blood vessel capacity called endothelial function could be an early predictor of heart problems, a Finnish study finds.


Up to 100,000 anti-globalisations protestors will march in Rostock, ahead of next week's G8 summit.


Iran dismisses UN watchdog's demands as `illegal'

Iran said yesterday that demands from the UN atomic watchdog to freeze all uranium enrichment work that can be used for nuclear weapons were "illegal," but left open the possibility it was ready to negotiate on the issue.


Verizon Rejects Text Messages From an Abortion Rights Group

Verizon Wireless has rejected a request from Naral Pro-Choice America to make Verizonâs mobile network available for a text-message program.


Torino, 18:29 - CALCIO, JUVE; STENDARDO: ESSERE QUI E' MOTIVO DI ORGOGLIO

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Suicide bomber targets Shiite political leader

A suicide bomber detonated his car today at the gate to the home of the leader of Iraqâs biggest political party, wounding several guards but causing no injuries to the cleric, his spokesman said.


PROVIDENCE, RI -- A coalition of conservative New England Episcopalians has split from the national church, forming four new congregations in part because of last year's consecration of a gay bishop.


Vonage says sued by AT&T for patent infringement

AT&T Inc  has filed a patent  infringement lawsuit against Vonage Holdings Corp ,  according to a Vonage regulatory filing on Friday, the latest  legal trouble for the Internet phone service provider.


The cost of goods leaving UK factories has risen to its sharpest rate in eight years, hit by the surging price of oil and other supply materials.


Blackburn, Newcastle, Tottenham and Rangers will feature in the draw for the Uefa Cup group stage on Tuesday.


First Minister Rhodri Morgan announces that three more quangos will be axed after a review of unelected bodies in Wales.


Hamas supporters demand Haniyeh remain PM

Tens of thousands of Hamas supporters on Friday demanded that Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh head any Palestinian unity government despite a deal for him to step aside as a way of restoring Western aid.


A militant group, affiliated with wanted terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, has claimed responsibility for the murder of three Turkish truck drivers in Iraq.


Libby Jurist's Career Built on Toughness

While presiding over perhaps the most high-profile trial of his career, U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton made time for his more mundane courthouse role: the scolding mentor to this city's young thugs.


Instead, Yunus Qanooni says he'll accept an independent commission looking into allegations of fraud in Afghanistan's landmark election.


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Tony Blairâs office plays down reports of Feb elections

LONDON: Tony Blairâs office played down reports on Sunday that the British prime minister plans to call a snap general election in February.


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More Acidic Ocean Hurts Reef Algae as Well as Corals

A new study shows that ocean acidification may be bad for crustose coralline algae, another important coral reef builder.


Paralimpiadi : Cerasuolo argento nei 200 misti

Ore 19.37 Altro argento arriva dalle Paralimpiadi che si stanno svolgendo in Grecia. Italy all star. Imma Cerasuolo ha conquistato l'argento nei 200 misti della classe S8 di nuoto alle Paralimpiadi, in corso di svolgimento ad Atene.


Two North Carolina residents yesterday became the first people in the nation to be convicted on felony spamming charges after a Loudoun County jury found that they flooded tens of thousands


Americans want fit finances before fit body, study says

After a year of record mortgage foreclosures and slumping home prices, Americans are more determined to shape up their flabby finances in 2008 than their bodies, according to a study released by Countrywide Bank on Tuesday.


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


InfoWorld - Hosted business software provider NetSuite hopes to raise $75 million in an initial public offering.


Bush to ask Putin's help in pressuring Iran

KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine  - President George W. Bush will seek Russian President Vladimir Putin's support for wider sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, during weekend talks in Maine where Bush hopes to rekindle a friendship with the Russian leader.


The US economic embargo of Cuba jumped to the top of the Castro governmentâs agenda on Thursday. For the 13th year in a row, the United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution condemning the US embargo.


Investors are discouraged after it releases the latest data for its top drug.


BlueHornet Networks' Management to Speak at Jupitermedia's INBOX 2007 Event

BlueHornet Networks, Inc., a leading provider of e-mail marketing  solutions and subsidiary of Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRIV), today  announced that the company has accepted an invitation to present at  INBOX: The Messaging Industry Event.


"God doesn't do waste," says archbishop on YouTube

The Archbishop of Canterbury has  followed the Queen's lead in posting his annual message on  YouTube, where his green theme for the New Year is "God doesn't  do waste."


New York Jets running back Curtis Martin on Sunday became the second player in NFL history to begin his career with 10 straight 1,000-yard seasons.


By David Ranii, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Dec. 9--Time Warner Cable is raising its rates for standard TV service  again -- and, once more, it's outpacing inflation.


3,200 Marines to Deploy To Afghanistan in Spring

President Bush has approved an "extraordinary, one-time" deployment of about 3,200 Marines to Afghanistan for seven months starting this spring, the Pentagon announced yesterday, while defense officials continued to urge NATO allies to supply more forces to fill a long-standing shortfall of 7,500...


Doctors can file class action against insurers, court rules

Miami (Knight Ridder) -- In a major development that 600,000 doctors have been waiting almost a year for, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the doctors can pursue their class-action lawsuit charging the major health insurers with


New Charges Heating the Air Before Debate

The presidential campaign is entering a pivotal two-week period at a boil, with Senator John Kerry and President Bush battling over the Iraq war and


Bush Disappointed Intelligence Reform Failed

By David Morgan SANTIAGO, Chile  - President Bush expresseddisappointment on Sunday that an agreement on intelligencereform collapsed in the face of Republican opposition and vowedto renew pressure on Congress to reach a deal this year.


Preliminary results of a survey conducted for The Associated Press among voters arriving at the Iowa caucuses Thursday night:


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Computer manufacturer sells new line through major retail centers in bid to return to profitability. SAN FRANCISCO  - PC manufacturer Gateway Inc.


With spirited preaching and conservative teaching, the South is giving the faith a new flavor


Schroeder Seeks Debt Relief for Somalia, Indonesia

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said the Paris Club of 19 creditor nations should consider letting Indonesia and Somalia delay debt repayments to help them recover from the earthquake


A lawyer who represented a Rutgers University women's basketball player complained to the school that her coach pressured the athlete to drop a lawsuit against Don Imus over the radio host's sexist and racist remarks about the team.


Kodak Profits on Discontinued Operations

Eastman Kodak Co. EK.N, the world's  top maker of photographic film, on Wednesday said its third  quarter profit rose, boosted by discontinued operations. Sales  were boosted by the weaker dollar and its key growth area of  digital photography.  Rochester, New York-based Kodak, which one year ago announced a  dramatic strategy shift toward digital cameras and printing and  away from film, posted net income of $479 million, or $1.67 a  share, including $1.51 from discontinued operations. A year  earlier its profit was $122 million, or 42 cents a share.     Multimedia versions of Reuters Top News are now available for:   * 3000 Xtra    : visit http://topnews.session.rservices.com  *  BridgeStation: view story .134  For more information on Top  News, visit  http://topnews.reuters.com


ThereÂre whispers that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is planning to launch singer Â music composer Adnan Sami as the lead man in his next   production, which will mark the directorial debut of BhansaliÂs sister, noted editor Bela Sehgal. Reportedly, Bhansali will make the   official announcement once heÂs through with SAAWARIYA.


Japanese official arrives in Kuwait to repatriate Koda's body

KUWAIT CITY : Japan's Senior Vice Foreign Minister Shuzen Tanigawa arrived in Kuwait to supervise arrangements for the repatriation of the body of Japanese tourist Shosei Koda who was beheaded by militants in Iraq.


One Dead, at Least 100 Poisoned in China Chemical Leak

Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency)  Wuhan, Feb.


The UK will send 850 soldiers comprising the Black Watch and supporting units to western Iraq, Geoff Hoon has announced in the House of Commons.


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Blair says coalition must stand firm, as Fallujah battle rages

On the eve of a visit to Washington, British Prime Minister Tony Blair urged the US-led coalition in Iraq to "stand firm" as US and Iraqi forces battle insurgents in Fallujah.


Pakistan decides "in principle" to delay election

Pakistani electoral officials have decided "in principle" to delay a January 8 poll after Benazir Bhutto's killing last week sparked turmoil in the nuclear-armed country, but put off a final decision until Wednesday.


After being forced to watch Europe celebrate winning the Ryder Cup on American soil, Chris DiMarco and the rest of the U.S. team hope to return the favor.


Benitez looks for Champions League salvation

Liverpool tackle Italian giants Inter Milan in their Champions League second round clash on Tuesday desperately needing a victory to prevent their season falling apart.


Police Shoot and Kill Hostage Taker in Toronto

Toronto police shot and killed a man who was holding a woman hostage in the city's business core on Wednesday, ending a standoff that brought morning rush-hour traffic to a gridlocked standstill.


Time Warner Settles 2 Cases Over AOL Unit

Time Warner reached agreements with the Justice Department and the S.E.C. over irregularities at the America Online unit.


Soaring oil price casts shadow over US economy

Oil prices surged briefly to a record high of 50 US dollars per barrel on Monday as the petroleum production in the Gulf of Mexico will not return to normal quickly after


Control of US Senate hinges on handful of hard-fought contests

A handful of nail-biter contests could flip control of the US Senate to the Democrats in the November 2 election, while the House of Representatives is expected to remain firmly in the grasp of George W. Bush's Republican Party.


New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson ended his campaign for the presidency Wednesday after twin fourth-place finishes that showed his impressive credentials could not compete with his rivals' star power.


By RACHEL D'ORO ANCHORAGE, Alaska - It's a name that needs no address. Everyone one knows Santa Claus lives at the North Pole. So letters sent to the roly-poly icon find their way to the small town of North Pole deep in Alaska's interior, including those simply addressed to Santa.


Deutsche Telekom to reintegrate T-Online in share swap, buyback

Germany's Deutsche Telekom is to reintegrate its Internet arm T-Online, Europe's largest Internet provider, via a swap for Telekom shares and a share buyback offer, the company said.


As the nation poises for another close presidential election, few voters or politicians will be biting their fingernails over local races on Election Day.


The nation's retailers had a strong start to the holiday shopping season, according to results announced Saturday by a national research group that tracks sales at mall-based stores. One big exception was Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which said it expects to report same-store sales in November below its already lackluster forecast.


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Middle England battles Strategy Boutiques

Mother tongue menaced by 'product-set deep dives' Readers of the Daily Telegraph have got themselves into a bit of a tizz over alleged abuses our our beloved English language.â¦


Observers say the contest between Dick Cheney and John Edwards has taken on added significance amid what has become a closer race for the White House.


Tiny, heated "nano-probes" beat cancer in mice

Tiny, tumor-seeking probes can slow the  growth of aggressive breast cancers in mice, leaving  surrounding tissue unharmed, U.S. researchers reported on  Tuesday.


Chess legend Bobby Fischer dead at 64: friend

US-born chess legend Bobby Fischer, whose tortured genius prompted both awe and outrage, has died at the age of 64 at his home in Iceland, a close friend said Friday.


Senatorâs Plan to Quit Sets Off Moves in Idaho

With signals that Senator Larry E. Craig plans to resign today, the prospect of change has brought focus to Idaho Republicans.


DealBook Blog: G.E. to Buy Several Merrill Businesses

In an effort to raise cash amid mounting mortgage losses, Merrill Lynch agreed to sell the majority of its capital finance business to General Electric for an undisclosed amount.


A Roma in piazza contro il razzismo mentre Castelli si schiera con ...

Nel giorno del corteo nazionale per i diritti e le libertÃ  dei migranti, il ministro della Giustizia Roberto Castelli sveste i panni, se mai li ha indossati, di Guardasigilli e veste quelli del militante leghista piÃ¹ intransigente.


British researchers are set to begin human trials of a vaccine for type 1 diabetes, BBC News Online reported Monday. Seventy-two diabetic patients are set to participate in the studies beginning next spring


Medical staff are unable to save the life of a 14-year-old who was shot in Nottingham early on Saturday.


Businessman wants Dutch kidnap site protected

A Dutch businessman who started tours to the warehouse in which a kidnapped brewing magnate was held 24 years ago has called on Amsterdam's city council to keep it open, Dutch media reported on Monday.


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Climate change as dangerous as war: U.N. chief Ban

Climate change poses as much danger to the world as war, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday as he urged the United States to take the lead in the fight against global warming.


Pakistani security forces have arrested a former Taleban defence minister, intelligence officials say.


BAGHDAD -- Shi'ite politicians demanded changes in Iraq's government yesterday, accusing a Sunni Arab party in the coalition of ties to terrorism after a bodyguard for its leader was arrested on suspicion of planning bomb attacks.


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is awarded damages after claims he was considering a move to Real Madrid.


For four years Secretary of State Colin Powell was the most indispensable lame duck any president could have asked for. But Powell's frustrating, often humiliating and highly


The US Secretary of State warns of more violence in Iraq as elections approach, after a new suicide attack.


Reform is the route to stability for Kenya

T wo days after Christmas, Kenyans will vote in a general election that will shape more than just the future of Kenya itself. A stable Kenya helps hold together a rough neighbourhood that includes Sudan and Somalia. A prosperous, globalised Kenya, where the spread of mobile telephones has spawned a new generation of entrepreneurs, should be an example for the region. Kenya is where a million tourists a year form their impressions of the continent of Africa. Hence my concern for the future of my country, from which I chose to exile myself three years ago.


EUROPE:  Aid for Ethiopian Dam Challenged

BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (IPS) - Financial support has been requested from the  European Union for a controversial energy project in Ethiopia  that could drive thousands of farmers from their land.


Bush's new health plan? Not that promising at first glance

Most Americans agree our health insurance system is too expensive and leaves too many without coverage. There isn't much agreement on what to do about it.


Paint bombs are thrown at a Catholic church in a mainly Proestant area of Ballymena.


Boeing announces 35 new orders for its 787 Dreamliner, hours before the plane is unveiled in Seattle.


Sporadic clashes in Sri Lanka after heavy fighting

Sri Lankan government troops and Tamil Tiger rebels were engaged in sporadic clashes in the north of the island Monday, the day after fierce battles left scores dead, official sources said.


PGA Tour caddie struck by car and killed

Steve Duplantis, a popular PGA Tour caddie known for bringing out the best in his players, was killed early Wednesday when he was struck by a taxi while crossing a street.


Parts of a ship thought to have lain in the Thames Estuary for 500 years are recovered intact.


Astronauts ready for space walk to fix solar panels

Astronauts aboard the International  Space Station readied for a fourth spacewalk on Monday to  unstick a jammed solar array in an extra excursion that  extended the space shuttle Discovery's mission at the orbiting  outpost by a day.


White House Opposes Sections of 9/11 Bill

WASHINGTON - The White House came out Tuesday against parts of a Senate intelligence reorganization bill, saying they would create "a cumbersome new bureaucracy" for coordinating the activities of 15 spy agencies under a national intelligence director.    Meanwhile, one of the leaders of the Sept...


Pakistan Says Nuke Talks with India 'Constructive'

South Asian rivals Pakistan and India discussed steps to avert misunderstandings over their nuclear arsenals on Tuesday including a draft accord to notify each other before missile tests, a Pakistani official said.


A court in India convicts 13 people in connection with anti-Muslim riots in the state of Gujarat in 2002.


On-the-spot Â£80 fines come into force to tackle the misuse of fireworks ahead of 5 November.


Customers Shrug Off Amazon S3 Service Failure

Amazon's virtual storage service, S3, suffered a 2.5-hour service failure Friday morning, causing outages and other problems at a wide range of web businesses. Most customers remained unconcerned, however.


European stocks lifted by banks and tobacco

European tobacco stocks were lifted by bid activity on Thursday which helped equity markets nudge higher as investors awaited interest rate decisions from both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England.


Ljungberg blames himself for headache attacks

Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg said he alone was to to blame for the extent of the migraine headache attacks that led the English champions to send him for a brain scan.


Global legal trends make waves at high court

On issues such as the juvenile death penalty, the court considers whether it should weigh international opinion.


R. Kelly avoided arrest Thursday by appearing in a Chicago court for a hearing in his child pornography case.


Dole recalls bagged salads due to E. coli

A division of Dole Food Co said on Monday it was recalling "Dole Hearts Delight" bagged salads in the United States and Canada because a sample at a grocery store in Canada was found to contain E. coli.


One billion children - half the world's population of children - suffer from poverty, conflict, HIV and AIDS, according to the United Nations child rights organisation.


Musica: Pesaro, al Rossini opera festival ''Il vero omaggio''

Un altro, prezioso regalo, dopo la Petite Messe, dal Rossini Opera Festival: la Cantata ''Il vero omaggio'', in programma domani in prima esecuzione assoluta al Teatro Rossini di Pesaro. La Cantata sara' diretta da Donato Renzetti e interpretata da Darina ...


Defence firm BAE Systems agrees to sell its 20% stake in plane firm Airbus to EADS for Â£1.87bn.


Clinton officials protest 9/11 TV series

A "terribly wrong" miniseries about events leading to the Sept. 11 attacks blame President Clinton's policies, former Clinton administration officials said in letters demanding that ABC correct it or not air it.


Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky benched Jeremy Roenick for Thursday night's game against Columbus but said he and the Phoenix forward worked out their issues at a meeting earlier in the day.


BAR's Button regrets bid to join Williams

British Formula One driver Jenson Button has admitted he was "misguided" in seeking to move from BAR to Williams. The 24-year-old announced his intention in August to drive for Williams


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Lecco, 17:09 - CALCIO, LECCO: SOCIETA' SMENTISCE ACCUSE D'ILLECITO

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World Business Briefing | Europe: France: Profit Up at LâorÃ©al

LâOrÃ©al, the worldâs largest cosmetics maker, said profit rose in 2006 as the company sold more LancÃ´me luxury makeup and Armani Code perfume. Net income climbed to 1.83 billion euros ($2.4 billion), after adjustment for some items, from 1.64 billion euros in 2005, the company said. Revenue for the year rose 8.7 percent, to 15.8 billion euros. In the fourth quarter, it rose 10 percent, to 4.2 billion euros. Sales of luxury cosmetics rose 5.3 percent in the year, helped by Armani Code perfume, while revenue from antiwrinkle products like Normaderm Nuit from Vichy rose 14 percent. LâOrÃ©al, which is based in Paris, said costs related to the acquisition of the Body Shop retail chain last year and an increase in expenses for research and development would hurt profit this year.


Paleontologists Put Ancient Long-Necked Monster in Its Place

iraffes evolved long necks to browse in trees high above the competition. That is as plain as the explanation the wolf in granny clothing gave Little Red Riding Hood for his big teeth: "The better to eat you with, my dear.


TUCSON - If it was a tune up the University of Arizona needed, it was a tune up it got - sort of. Depending on whom you listened to after UA's 84-71 win over visiting Richmond in the annual Fiesta Bowl Classic


Anyway, planning to cash in on all the wonderful PR generated by iPod, Apple says starting at $1,000, its iBook features built-in AirPort Extreme, 1.33 GHz PowerPC G4 processors and SuperDrive for burning DVDs, as well as iLife â04 suite "for managing


Nel museo di Landover vengono raccolti tutti gli oggetti che ogni giornoignoti depositano ai piedi del Memorial a Washington, eretto dopo la guerra                                            Sigarette, lettere e anfibi militari dal Vietnam Centomila oggetti per non dimenticare


Napoli, 19:11 - CALCIO, NAPOLI: PREZZI RIDOTTI PER MATCH CONTRO EMPOLI

Il Napoli ha deciso di dimezzare i prezzi dei biglietti della partita con l'Empoli in programma dome...


Oil Slips Below $46, Supply Woes Persist

U.S. oil prices slid below $46 on  Tuesday, marking the third successive session of falls as Iraqi  exports returned to near normal, although supply uncertainties  kept the market close to historic levels.


VoIP converts say good riddance to Centrex

Two very different government/non-profit organizations were both able to hack down their telecom and IT costs by bringing telephony in-house using voice over IP instead of hosted Centrex services.


Benedict XVI has been known to say incendiary things when out on tour. Vatican officials are hoping for a quiet pilgrimage to Vienna


Luxury jeweler sues supermodel Heidi Klum in NY

Luxury jeweler Van Cleef and Arpels sued German supermodel and television star Heidi Klum's company on Friday, claiming she copied a vintage clover jewelry design.


Johnny Marr, the co-founder and guitarist of 1980s icons The Smiths, is turning to academia as a visiting professor of music.


Chiller The Forgotten  tops the US box office chart, with UK zombie movie Shaun of the Dead at number seven.


A Danish judge has been sentenced to two months in jail and three months of psychiatric care for possession and distribution of hundreds of pornographic photographs and films of children.


Greenspan predicts years of oil uncertainty

The world will be living with volatile oil prices for years to come, but this yearâs price spike should not be serious enough to push the US into a recession, US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday.


Storm pulls wet blanket over holiday sales

The first weekend of holiday shopping went from red-hot to dead white, as a storm that delivered freezing, snowy weather across Colorado kept consumers at home.


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Radcliffe signed for final 'Harry Potter' films: studio

British actor Daniel Radcliffe has signed on to play Harry Potter in big-screen versions of the final two installments of J.K. Rowling's books about the boy wizard, studio Warner Bros said Monday.


If shopping for clothes is not your idea of fun, you may want to head to a body scanner near you. The devices collect measurements that help shoppers find the perfect fit and the apparel industry to better size its garments. By Tracy Powell.


Food and Drug Administration officials yesterday amplified their call for consumers and grocers to search their shelves for chili-related products made by Castleberry's Food, which have been found to pose a risk of deadly botulism.


Tokyo-based Japan Airlines Corp. hopes to cut 1,000 jobs by encouraging employees to retire early, sources told Kyodo News.


Rival Palestinian leaders pledge to reach deal

MECCA -- In a palace overlooking Islam's holiest site, rival Palestinian leaders vowed yesterday to work out a power-sharing agreement to avert a civil war, asking their followers to abide by a truce during the marathon talks crucial to the peace process with Israel.


A therapist helps to rebuild functions (and families) shattered by brain trauma.


Sidney Crosby returned to practice with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, almost three weeks after spraining his ankle in a crash into the boards.


A modest proposal: We reorganize baseball with a $50 million salary cap and pool all players into positions for a blind draw among the 30 teams.


Everyone wants to be part of Nelly's clique these days — and who can blame them? The man who put St. Louis on the map has sold an astonishing 15 million copies of his first two albums, and on Tuesday released not one, but two separate albums — "Sweat" and "Suit" — on the same day.


Will a nonprofit-driven browser tackle the behemoth from Redmond?


A major emergency operation is under way in Los Angeles as at least five people die in a crash involving three trains.


NetSuite's initial public offering raised nearly double the forecasted amount of money.


Syria said on Saturday it did not accept   the deployment of European guards on the Lebanese side of the   two countries' border to help prevent alleged arms shipments to   Hizbollah.


Update On Plane Crash At Kirksville Regional Airport

A man and a woman are the only survivors found so far in the wreckage of a computer plane that crashed last night near the Kirksville Regional Airport.


Celebrex Lifts Heart Attack Risk in Trial

Pfizer Inc. on Friday said its popular  Celebrex arthritis drug more than doubled the risk of heart  attack in a large cancer-prevention trial, a setback that comes  just weeks after Merck & Co. recalled its similar Vioxx drug  due to heart safety risks.


A teenage girl admits filming a "happy slap" attack that led to the death of a man in West Yorkshire.


Worries about the sustainability of the US economic recovery were stoked om Sunday after the stores group Wal-Mart, seen as a bellwether for the country's


Paisley appears ready to compromise to secure place in history

Ian Paisley has made a career out of obstructing efforts to find a political accommodation between Northern Ireland's warring communities.


The pains and perils of romance with TV characters.


Conrad Black is just as guilty of a multimillion dollar theft, and of lying about it, as his one-time business partner who already admitted guilt, prosecutors told jurors in final arguments on Monday at the former media baron's criminal fraud trial.


Mavlet Batirov of Russia wins the gold medal Saturday in men's 121-pound (55 kg) freestyle wrestling, beating Stephen Abas of the United States, 9-1.


US Economy Recovery slows, leading indicators drop

Offering more evidence that the US economic recovery is losing steam, a closely watched gauge of future business activity has fallen for the second consecutive month.


Japanese snap up 200,000 PSP video-game consoles in two days

Japanese video game fans have bought nearly all 200,000 PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld video-game machines launched on Sunday by Sony, the company said.


Snow is expected to strike many parts of Britain as a ferry runs aground on Blackpool beach.


Touts 'second-generation wireless' against health hysteria 3Com has decided to fight the hysteria over WiFi in schools. The company has hooked up with a reseller that specialises in the education market called 802.UK to promote "second-generation wireless" - by which it means enterprise-class managed WLANs - for schools.â¦


Apple Enters Value Market with Cheap iPod, Mac

Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday moved to make its products more affordable for the masses, unveiling its cheapest Macintosh computer ever and a version of its iPod digital music player for under $100.


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Now comes former coach Phil Jackson's "The Last Season: A Team in Search of Its Soul," a diary of the Lakers' 2003-04 season (which ended in the NBA Finals loss to the Pistons).


Task Force Targets Internet Crime ; ICAC Coordinates Efforts of About 75 Law Enforcement Agencies

By DANA HEUPEL STATE CAPITOL BUREAU  In May of 2005, a Woodford County baby sitter logged onto an Internet chat room and conversed with others in the online group about having sex with children.  The Minonk woman focused a live video camera on herself and then on a 16-month-old boy.


NEW YORK, May 30 -- The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index hit a record high Wednesday, marking a four-year recovery of U.S. stocks battered by the burst of the tech bubble, the collapse of Enron and WorldCom, the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.


Lexmark is recalling 39,400 laser printers because of a potential short circuit that could create an electric shock hazard. The printers, priced at about $200, were sold under the Lexmark, IBM and Dell brand names starting in May 2004.


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Europe leverage seems limited in Mideast

As the Palestinians' main donor and Israel's top commercial partner, Europe could be a major player in pushing to restart the stalled Middle East peace process in the post-Yasser Arafat era.


Asian Disaster Toll Could Top 100,000 -- Red Cross

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - Reeking corpses rotted in  the tropical sun from India to Indonesia on Wednesday and many  who escaped death from one of the worst tsunamis in history  fought for survival against thirst and disease.


et Seal Inc., a retailer of clothing for young women, said yesterday that its second-quarter loss widened after the company recorded a $75.5 million expense to write down the value of certain assets.


The European Union's foreign policy chief denied Thursday that he recently met with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which the EU has blacklisted as a terrorist organization.


U.S. expects North Korea talks to start near Feb 8

The United States expects six-party  talks on North Korea's nuclear program to resume on or around  February 8 in Beijing, said the State Department on Monday.


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Glazer step nearer becoming Manchester United's biggest shareholder

The family of US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer says it has raised its stake in Manchester United to 27.6 percent from 25.3, making it almost the largest shareholder in the world's richest football club.


Former Haitian soldiers, armed civilians attack UN troops, police

Former Haitian soldiers and armed residents attacked UN troops and police in several provincial towns in Haiti on Saturday. At least two of the attackers were wounded in shootouts.


US ambassador rejects allegation of involvement in Afghan election

US ambassador to Afghanistan ZalmayKhalilzad on Monday rejected the reported allegations of interfering in the ongoing presidential election process in the post-war nation.


U.N. Weighs a Ban on Weapons in Space, but U.S. Still Objects

At the United Nations Conference on Disarmament on Tuesday, the United States rejected a Russian-Chinese draft treaty banning weapons in space.


Air France to Start Non-Stop Service From Seattle to Paris

By Carol Pucci, Seattle Times  Feb. 20--Air France will start daily non-stop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paris this summer with a new flight into Charles de Gaulle Airport starting June 11.


Progress was reported in Vienna Wednesday on the talks over Iran's nuclear program but details were not available. Negotiators for Britain, Germany and France met with Iranians to discuss the issue, CNN reported.


Mexico Demotes Senior Police Officials in Graft Crackdown

MEXICO CITY, June 25 -- The heads of federal police agencies in all 32 Mexican states and 250 other high-ranking officers were demoted Monday in one of the broadest corruption crackdowns in this country's recent history.


Scientists Find Key to What Could Make Bird Flu a Human Pandemic

MIT researchers say they may have discovered how avian influenza could become a pandemic. The discovery could lead to new ways to monitor and treat the virus.


Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz celebrates his 14th inning game winning single to score teammate Johnny Damon on a pitch from New York Yankees Esteban Loaiza in Game 5 of the ALCS in Boston, Monday Oct. 18, 2004.


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All the team news ahead of Saturday's Premiership match.


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UN Security Council diplomats have appealed to Rwanda for restraint after Rwandan President Paul Kagame threatened to renew central Africa's deadliest conflict, claiming his country was coming under attack from militias in neighbouring Congo.


Co-Stars Remember 'Law And Order's' Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach had said "Law and Order" fans seemed to feel comfortable approaching him on the street or in a store. In an interview three years ago, Orbach said fans had no problem coming up to him because


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EDS U.S. Government in Herndon won a $92 million contract from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to administer and manage software applications that process Medicare claims in 12 states.


Before-The-Bell: GM Falls After Earnings

Shares of General Motors Corp.  fell nearly 4 percent before the bell on Thursday after the biggest U.S. automaker reported third-quarter earnings that came in at the low end of its own estimates.


The CBS sitcom "Center of the Universe" was scheduled to premiere on Sept. 20, then pulled for a week. Then another week, and another, and another, but you knew that, in the end, the network's luck had to change.


Arizona OKs Deal With Pitcher Shawn Estes

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed with left-hander Shawn Estes on a $2.5 million, one-year contract and were close to trading Shea Hillenbrand to the Toronto Blue Jays.


Bode Miller of the United States blasts down the course on his way to winning the men's World Cup downhill ski race in Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, on Saturday Nov. 27, 2004.


Terps' Jackson Plenty Motivated For FSU Clash

D'Qwell Jackson grew up in Largo, Fla., 300 miles from Tallahassee and almost 1,000 miles from College Park. Geography was one obstacle Ralph Friedgen overcame to sign Jackson, who played


Barack Obama routed Hillary Rodham Clinton in the racially-charged South Carolina primary Saturday night, regaining campaign momentum in the prelude to a Feb. 5 coast-to-coast competition for more than 1,600 Democratic National Convention delegates.


Denaro, al Sud costa il doppio che al Nord

E' sempre piÃ¹ difficile il rapporto fra banche e imprese nel Mezzogiorno d'Italia. Lo mostrano i dati raccolti ed elaborati per Unioncamere dall'Istituto Tagliacarne nel rapporto "Le dinamiche creditizie a livello provinciale".


Ugandan army kills over 20 rebels in north

The Ugandan army said Sunday that the army had killed 21 Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels and captured six others in the northern part of the east African country.


Dopo la bella e convincente qualificazione dell`Inter, nella sfida con il Basilea, tocca ora alla Juventus cercare di cancellare il 2-2 dell`andata ottenuto al Delle Alpi contro gli svedesi del Djurgarden, nei preliminari di Champions League.


Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano had an MRI exam and X-rays taken Sunday on his injured left foot. The team didn't immediately release the results, but Pavano said afterward that he wasn't concerned.


Dec 27, 2004 - Atlanta at Miami (7:30 pm EST). Miami beat the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime Saturday to push its winning streak to 11 games.


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan â A bomb hidden on a parked motorbike detonated among fruit shoppers at a rush-hour market in the southern port city of Karachi on Monday evening, and officials and local news reports said it killed at least eight people and wounded 40, four of them critically.


Former British heavyweight champion Danny Williams ponders retirement after losing to Audley Harrison.


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Italian, Egyptian Hostages in Iraq Released

Two female Italian hostages seized in  Baghdad three weeks ago along with two Iraqi colleagues were  released on Tuesday and are safe and well, Italian Prime  Minister Silvio Berlusconi said.


TOKYO - A US Army spokesman said Sunday that accused deserter Charles Robert Jenkins is entitled to get paid about $3,200 per month as a soldier based on the length of service before his alleged desertion.


Arab League urges members to restore Iraq ties

The Arab League has formally asked its members to re-establish full diplomatic relations with Iraq. A draft resolution presented to the meeting of Arab foreign ministers in Cairo, called on the League's 22


There are violent clashes in the German city of Kiel as demonstrators oppose a rally by the far-right NPD.


Amid mountains of fish, signs of changing times

After 170 clamorous years, a fish market is moving - another sign of lost history near New York's South Street Seaport.


China has agreed to invest 500 million US dollars in the Cubaâs nickel industry, a huge boost for the islandâs economy. The announcement was one of sixteen trade, cooperation and investment agreements


Strong bones are linked to kids who play soccer during preteen ...

Thousands of kids play soccer for fun, but yearslong involvement with the game can have more health benefits than routine physical activity.


Br, Banelli: non c'entro con omicidi Biagi eD'Antona

"Si, Ã¨ vero, ho preso parte alla banda armata giÃ  da prima del 1999". Cinzia Banelli, tra gli arrestati nell'ottobre dello scorso anno nell'ambito delle indagini sulle nuove Br, ha ammesso la sua partecipazione


Measures to "rebalance" the justice system and protect witnesses in anti-social court cases are to be announced.


Helicopter Crash, Bombing Add to US Death Toll

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Two US Army helicopters crashed in Baghdad on Saturday, killing two soldiers, as the military reported that four other American troops had died in car bombings elsewhere in Iraq.


Serena Williams knows a thing or two about sex appeal. And the tennis star complimented Russian teenager Maria Sharapova on Tuesday for having lots of it.


Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist will not seek the presidency in 2008, Republican officials say.


Legendary San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh will always be linked to Joe Montana, not only because Montana was the quarterback who led three of Walsh's teams to Super Bowl championships, but also on a personal level. But there's another guy still playing whom Walsh has always respected.


Researchers ring alarm over Solaris zero-day threat

Security researchers today warned of an easy-to-exploit flaw in Solaris 10's telnet application and said attack code has already been posted online.


The house at the end of Abed Rabbo Street has become a deadly place to be. It sits on the east side of the Jabaliya refugee camp - the side that the Israeli army punched into just over a week ago.


David Pogue: Costly, Sure, but ItÂs Nirvana for TiVo Fans

The TiVo Series 3 is meant to be the ultimate DVR but how many people are willing to pay to bask in its glory?


Cappie Pondexter picked a big moment to hit a big shot. Pondexter scored a game-high 26 points, including a driving bank shot with 21 seconds to play, and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Detroit Shock, 77-76, last night to force a deciding fifth game in the WNBA finals.


Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said Saturday the prize has given momentum to his cherished program of helping the poor through small loans, bringing him flood of e-mails and invitations to meet with world leaders.


First the Wait for Microsoft Vista; Now the Marketing Barrage

Skeptics were drowned out by the marketing campaign for Microsoftâs operating system on the eve of its arrival.


A Yemeni court sentenced two men to death and jailed four others yesterday for their roles in a bombing which killed 17 American sailors and almost sank a Â£540m guided-missile destroyer.


Saudi Arabia beheads Pakistani, daughter

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday beheaded a Pakistani citizen and his daughter for smuggling heroin into the kingdom, the Interior Ministry said.


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Torino, 18:24 - SCHERMA, FIORETTO: BALDINI IN FINALE, BARRERA BRONZO

La semifinale tutta italiana tra Andrea Baldini e Stefano Barrera si è conclusa in favore del...


IAEA Chief Presses North Korea, Iran on Nuclear Threat

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency has described North Korea as a serious challenge to nuclear non-proliferation efforts. In a speech to the General Assembly, agency chief Mohammed


Indonesia Tsunami Victims Hunt Food, Flood Hospitals

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - The hungry scavenged for  food and water and the wounded flooded hospitals in Indonesia's  Aceh on Wednesday, as a global relief effort staggered to help  survivors of the tsunami catastrophe.


Mike Cameron and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a $7 million, one-year contract Monday.


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Early aging tied to chronic stress Study finds evidence mind is ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco say they have found the first direct evidence that severe and chronic emotional stress can age people biologically.


Serbs and Albanians await U.N. plan for Kosovo

United Nations special envoy Martti  Ahtisaari will hand over his plan for the future of Kosovo on  Friday to Serb authorities braced for proposals that will set  the breakaway province on a path to independence.


Three-time winner Paula Radcliffe will run in April's London Marathon as part of her build-up to the Beijing Olympics.


The Saturday Profile: A Castro Strives to Open Cuban Societyâs Opinions on Sex

Mariela Castro EspÃn, daughter of RaÃºl Castro, the commander of Cubaâs armed forces, is the countryâs premier sexologist.


Palestinians Prepare for Arafat Burial on Friday

An Islamic cleric read from the Koran, the Muslim holy book, at the Paris military hospital bedside of the 75-year-old symbol of the Palestinian cause, who was in a deep coma, on life support, with bleeding in the brain and problems with other vital organs


Georgia Tech trounces Syracuse in Champs

Reggie Ball threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Georgia Tech over Syracuse 51-14 in the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Florida.


Clues point to launch of 'MacBook Air' at MacWorld

Although its not clear exactly what it may be, Apple looks set to launch a new model of its MacBook which could signal its entry into the UMPC space.


US Soldier Pleads Guilty to Iraqi Prisoner Abuse

A US soldier pleaded guilty on Wednesday before a court martial to abusing prisoners in Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison, including forcing one to masturbate and photographing naked prisoners.


A 66-year-old Romanian said to be the world's oldest mother defends her decision to give birth.


Blair to Press on Climate Change, Challenge Bush

Britain's Tony Blair will make an  uncompromising speech on climate change on Tuesday, urging the  world to act in concert and pressing Washington to change its  stance.


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GameStop Corp., the largest U.S. video game retailer, reported on Tuesday a quarterly profit that fell slightly short of Wall Street estimates and shares fell as much as 2.7 percent.


Blog: Trend Micro leverages native Windows Vista technology for enhanced security.


See All Your Co-Workers' Flaws in HD With Telepresence

The future of video teleconferencing is here, backers of this new technology claim. Top execs could soon be earning fewer frequent flier miles.


British man arrested on suspected link to al Qaeda

A British man held in Pakistan without  charge for more than a year on suspicion of links to al Qaeda  was arrested immediately on returning to Britain on Friday.


French Egyptologists Defend Pyramid Theory

CAIRO, Egypt - A pair of French Egyptologists who suspect they have found a previously unknown chamber in the Great Pyramid urged Egypt's antiquities chief to reconsider letting them test their theory by drilling new holes in the 4,600-year-old structure.    Jean Yves Verd'hurt and fellow Frenchman Gilles Dormion, who has studied pyramid construction for more than 20 years, are expected to raise their views during the ninth International Congress of Egyptologists in Grenoble, France, which starts Monday...


Honor for Rushdie scratches Pakistan's scars

Life could have turned out so differently for Salman Rushdie, if Pakistani police had let demonstrators 18 years ago reach the row of government buildings leading to Islamabad's diplomatic enclave.


Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday made her closing argument to female voters in a message that could be reduced to three words.


Movie Review | 'Evan Almighty': Niceness Counts in Ark-Building, Too

âEvan Almighty,â in which Steve Carell is commanded by God (Morgan Freeman) to build an ark, is a movie far less interesting than its premise.


Two car bombs killed 15 people and wounded 32 in the southern Iraqi town of Qurna on Friday, hospital officials said.


Dollar Rebounds After Setting New Low Mark Against Euro

The U.S. dollar rallied after dropping to a record low Thursday against the euro amid uncertainty about whether officials would intervene to curb the currency's slide.


Stranded Palestinians demand food, tents

Sleeping in the sand and running out of money, thousands of Palestinians have been stranded in Egypt's desert for more than a month since the border with Hamas-controlled Gaza has been closed.


Task force should clear shuttle for launch

NASA appears on track to return the space shuttle to flight in May or June 2005 as planned, says an influential oversight panel. The independent task force - set up to oversee NASA's efforts following the


Moderate Hong Kong legislator calls for Chinas trust on reform

A leading pro-democracy legislator who is in favour with Hong Kong's rulers in China, has urged Beijing to allow a swift transition to full democracy in the former British colony.


Republican hopefuls to address "religious right"

The Republican contenders in the  2008 presidential race will try to woo a tough crowd on Friday  and Saturday at a "Values Voter Summit:" conservative  Christians who have yet to rally around a single candidate.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Curt Schilling of the Boston Red Sox requires surgery on his injured right ankle, but plans to pitch until season's end.


Instead he led a delegation to Darfur, a western region of Sudan that has faced nearly two years of crisis. "It's the worst human rights situation in the world right now -- 1.5 million


A man and two children die in a house fire in Devon being treated as "suspicious" by police.


PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday launched a series of bilateral meetings with his European counterparts, as he flew into the city to attend his first international forum since taking over the reins of the Singapore Government.


Stocks Soar on Merrill Report and Economic Data

Talks of an investment in Merrill Lynch and a strong report on consumer spending lifted investorsâ holiday spirits.


Ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's condition worsened overnight, hospital officials said Tuesday, and the coma he has been in for almost a week has deepened.


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US Airways Group Inc. (UAIR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) told a bankruptcy court on Monday it would skip a $110 million pension payment due Wednesday


Canon says new firmware improves 1D Mark III autofocus

Blog: New firmware for the high-end camera fixes one autofocus problem--but a prominent reviewer of the camera says the main autofocus problem still exists.


Social networkers risk losing their identities

Beware Web 2.0 con-men and malware Many adult users of social network sites such as MySpace and Facebook expose themselves to risk from identity thieves and hackers, according to a new US study.â¦


Indianapolis CIOs Report on First-Quarter Hiring Outlook

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 11  /PRNewswire/ -- A net 6 percent of chief information officers (CIOs) in the Indianapolis area expect to hire information technology (IT) professionals in the first quarter of 2007, according to the most recent Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report.


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Aesthetics plus noise cancellation make the Jawbone headset stand out

Even though we walked the show floor and were offered the opportunity to test various Bluetooth headsets, Aliph's Jawbone headset really caught our attention.


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Putin approves ratification of Kyoto Protocol

RBC, 05.11.2004, Moscow 10:01:15.Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law the federal bill on the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, adopted by the State Duma of Russia on October 22, 2004 and approved by the Federation Council on October 27


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ROMA - Al giro di boa di Capodanno per i consumatori Ã¨ in arrivo una nuova stangata. Secondo le asociaizoni degli utenti, una vera e propria Caporetto dei prezzi. Alle consuete scadenze per saldare canoni


Lee Westwood led the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa Saturday with a score of 5-under-par 211 for three rounds. The British player shot a 1-under 71 for a one-shot lead over Retief Goosen of South Africa.


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Wall Street's applause for Yahoo's (YHOO) choice of a new chief executive didn't last long. While the shares got a boost immediately after the company said Jerry Yang would replace Terry Semel as the company's top Yahoo, the stock gave up part of those gains the following day, June 19.


Wall St sheds gains, investors sell defensive plays

The Dow industrials and the S&P 500 shed gains and briefly turned negative on Friday, as investors locked in profits in shares of consumer staples and utilities, sectors seen as defensive plays.


New DNA evidence proves the driver of Princess Diana's car was drunk on the night of her fatal crash in a Paris underpass in 1997, British Broadcasting Corp. said Saturday.


IBM to help establish market for trading weather options

What are the odds of a cold day in hell? Storm Exchange is setting up a market that will let corporations analyze business changes due to fluctuations in weather.


Fed's Fisher: Focus on education to boost economy

BILOXI, Mississippi  - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Bank Richard Fisher said on Saturday that education is key to keeping the United States competitive in a globalized economy.


Chile's economic summit took a diplomatic turn this weekend when US President George W. Bush called on Asian nations to work together to convince North Korea to end its nuclear weapons program.


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A couple are jailed after having sex on a webcam while a nine-year-old girl is forced to watch.


Oracle still in fight for PeopleSoft despite shareholder support

After 18 months of heated rhetoric, antitrust judgments and a few billion dollars more, Oracle Corp.'s hostile bid for smaller rival PeopleSoft Inc.


Seagate pitches phone-friendly mobile hard drive

Dave follows Agere First Agere, now Seagate has launched a portable hard drive platform with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and capable of being controlled by a mobile phone. Seagate calls its incarnation of an idea long ago touted by Intel, Dave - Digital Audio Video Experience.â¦


Manhattan office market in Aug strongest since 2001

The Manhattan office market in August was its strongest since before the September 11, 2001 attacks, despite the upheaval in the credit markets, according to a report by real estate services company Colliers ABR.


Giants Dominate Bucs to Advance in Playoffs

Eli Manning gets his first postseason win and the New York Giants dominate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-14, to win their NFC wild-card matchup.


Seahawks, Jones Agree to Seven-Year Deal

TACOMA, Wash. (Sports Network) - The Seattle Seahawks and  tackle Walter Jones have apparently agreed to terms on a  seven-year contract worth more than $50 million with a $15  million signing bonus. The Tacoma News Tribune reported the two  sides hammered out the deal late Tuesday night.


US Airways and its pilots union agreed early Friday on a new labor contract a week after the company asked a bankruptcy judge to impose pay cuts, a company official said.


Peru Says No Attack Planned; 4 Police Dead

LIMA, Peru  - The Peruvian government on Sunday  denied planning an imminent offensive after urging residents  living near a captured police station in the southern Andes to  leave their homes.


The United States has reached an agreement with key European allies, as well as Canada and Australia, on a draft resolution on Iran's nuclear program, the State Department has said.


No redrawing of map to solve Kashmir issue; India:

[India News]: New Delhi, Oct 26 : India Tuesday virtually rejected Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's latest proposal for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute based on a change of status of the region.


House Majority Leader Tom DeLay has been subpoenaed to testify in a Texas civil lawsuit about his role in using government resources to track down Democratic legislators who fled the state during last year's bitter redistricting dispute.


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P. Diddy's "Vote or Die!" initiative lives on. Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, who started the group Citizen Change to increase voter turnout among young people for the Nov. 2 presidential election, told The Associated Press the group will continue to be involved in politics.


Kmart is considering moving its Michigan headquarters and bringing up to 1,000 white-collar jobs to metro Atlanta, people familiar with the situation said Thursday.


Actors refuse to cross Golden Globe picket line

The Screen Actors Guild on Friday said nearly all its members will refuse to cross striking writers' picket lines at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards, throwing Hollywood's award season deeper into doubt.


How a Dutch filmmaker became a campaigning candy man when he discovered that chocolate being sold in his country's stores was made by child slaves


'Totti-Donadoni d'accordo sul rientro azzurro'

Gigi Riva chiude le polemiche sulla convocazione in nazionale del giallorosso: 'Francesco ha parlato col cittÃ¬, tornerà'


Colts 34, Bengals 16: The Colts Return to Form and Run Past the Bengals

The Colts, behind Peyton Manning's four touchdown passes, quieted doubts about their ability to compete against playoff-caliber opponents with a decisive victory Monday night.


Three Foreign Poll Workers Snatched in Afghanistan

Three foreigners helping to organize  Afghanistan's first presidential election were kidnapped by a  gang of armed men in Kabul on Thursday, triggering a huge  manhunt by Afghan security and international peacekeepers.


(CBS/AP) Democratic Sen. John Kerry said Thursday that a new report finding Iraq had no stockpiles of banned weapons "provided definitive evidence as to why George Bush should not be re-elected president of the United States.


Bluetongue disease follows foot-and-mouth outbreak

Britain's first case of Bluetongue disease has been found in a cow in the country's south, health officials said Saturday as they grappled to contain foot-and-mouth outbreaks.


Austrian authorities said Wednesday they have uncovered a major international child pornography ring involving more than 2,360 suspects from 77 countries, including hundreds in the United States, who paid to ...Comment


Hedge Funds Propose CSX Directors, Starting Proxy Battle

An activist hedge fund that has feuded with the railroad operator CSX over its strategy proposed a slate of five alternate directors on Wednesday, beginning a proxy fight.


Israeli Soldier Killed in Gaza Blast - Sources

An Israeli soldier was killed and four were wounded in a bomb attack carried out by Palestinian militants in the central Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Israeli military sources said.


There were only a couple of dozen reporters on hand for San Diego native Chris Riley's early morning press conference at the Ryder Cup at Bloomfield Township, Mich.


Calif. sues carmakers over global warming

California on Wednesday sued six   of the world's largest automakers, including General Motors   Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp., over global warming, charging   that greenhouse gases from their vehicles have caused billions   of dollars in damages.


Worm turns for Labor in leaders' showdown

MARK Latham last night had a critical victory over John Howard in a debate which established that health and education could yet decide the election outcome.


Fiat Auto, l'amministratore delegato accentra i poteri

Herbert Demel, amministratore delegato di Fiat Auto, accentra nelle sue mani tutti i poteri. Con la scomparsa delle Business Unit, costituite per dare autonomia ai tre marchi Fiat, Alfa Romeo e Lancia, tutte


Aussie PM and Murali sort out differences over 'chucker' call

Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has made his peace with Australian Prime Minister John Howard after the Aussie leader's 'chucker' call.


Russia Blames Terrorism for Downed Plane

MOSCOW - Russian officials said Friday they detected traces of a high explosive in the wreckage of one of two crashed jetliners, branding it the work of terrorists, while an Islamic group claimed its suicide attackers brought down both planes because of the war in Chechnya.    At least one crash was "the result of a terrorist act," a spokesman for the Federal Security Service, Sergei Ignatchenko, told the ITAR-Tass news agency...


Americans Show Clear Concerns on Bush Agenda

Americans are optimistic about the next four years, but they have reservations about President Bush's agenda.


Probe begins as bodies recovered from Australian train crash

Disaster workers recovered more bodies from the mangled wreckage of Australia's worst train accident in decades Wednesday as a probe began into the crash which killed at least 11 passengers.


Producers of Hollywood's annual self-congratulation rites have more to fear this year than boring, drawn-out acceptance speeches.


The chief executive of Spherix Inc. resigned after the board of the Beltsville company rejected his proposal to scale back its biotechnology division and focus on information services.


The first terror suspects are moved to a new $37m maximum-security wing at Guantanamo Bay.


The Latvian parliament elects a leading medical doctor, Valdis Zatlers, as the Baltic state's next president.


Local heroes to benefit as Singh is blown off course

The tentacles of Hurricane Jeanne spread across the Atlantic yesterday when Vijay Singh finally decided to miss the American Express World Golf Championship which starts tomorrow here at Mount Juliet.


Western diet ups breast cancer risk among Chinese

Post-menopausal Chinese women who eat a Western-style diet heavy in meat and sweets face a higher risk of breast cancer than their counterparts who stick to a typical Chinese diet loaded with vegetables and soy, a study found.


Sudbury Senior Babe Ruth wins Central Mass. title

The Sudbury Senior Babe Ruth baseball team won the Central Massachusetts championship earlier this month, finishing first in the North Division and winding up with a 20-4 overall record. The team, which has players 16 to 18 years old, won six of seven playoff games, including its final six post-season games, finishing with a 7-4 victory against South champion Bellingham ...


A Boeing 747 cargo plane crashed on takeoff at Halifax airport early Thursday, killing the seven crew aboard, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.


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Clinton proposes $70 billion economic stimulus

Seeking to take the lead on economic issues, Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton on Friday proposed a $70 billion emergency spending package to help victims of the U.S. housing crisis and stave off what she sees as a coming recession.


Yemen rebels agree to state-proposed truce

Yemeni Shi'ite rebels said on Saturday they had accepted a ceasefire proposed by the government to end months of violent clashes that have killed hundreds in the north of the Arab country.


Manchester United Ends Talks With Glazer on Takeover Offer

Manchester United Plc, the world's biggest soccer club by revenue, ended talks with US billionaire Malcolm Glazer about a possible takeover offer.


SP1 does nothing for Vista compatibility

Applying the SP1 update to Vista does nothing to improve its application compatibility, with almost 20 percent of software still unable to run, a study has found.Recently founded application testing company AppDNA ran a 'before' and 'after' on Vista using SP1 (service pack 1) using its AppTitude system, finding that it made no difference whatsoever to its ability to run a test suite of corporate 500 applications, 18 percent of which failed to work without help.As bad as this sounds, the company rated this as good news because service packs normally introduce as many problems as they solve. That SP1 left compatibility performance unchanged was in stark contrast to the experience with SP2 for Windows XP, which unexpectedly broke many applications that had worked before."Organizations have been waiting to see SP1. But people have been wary after SP2 [for XP]," said AppDNA's CTO, Paul Schnell. "The updates have been incremental and had no impact on compatibility."The AppTitude testing software used an algorithmic technique to look at applications for behavior known to break Vista. The company also ran usability tests by loading software and digging around to see whether there were issues, Schnell said.Customers running the tests on their own applications using AppTitude would receive an indication of the severity of compatibility issues using a red, amber and green light system, giving them the information needed to plan migration. The software also provided a report on possible fixes.According to its official history, AppDNA is in its first month of independent operation, having been spun out of application migration specialist Camwood, which remains a channel partner. The company won't be keen to annoy Microsoft too much - its early business has it working closely with the latter on migration projects.Equally, Microsoft has long given up worrying about the Vista's difficult image. The news that it might still have issues with one in five applications won't come as a surprise.Redmond has announced its own application migration tools for Vista and prepared for the long haul. The company has pursued a policy of open access to the SP1 refresh, making as few claims as possible regarding the specific issue of compatibility.Techworld is an InfoWorld affiliate.


Roma, 17:46 - CALCIO, LAZIO: I CONVOCATI PER IL GENOA

Questa i convocati dal tecnico della Lazio, Delio Rossi, per la gara contro il Genoa in programma do...


Milano, 14:50 - CALCIO, ANCELOTTI: LAUREA AD HONOREM IN COMUNICAZIONE E SPORT

L'allenatore del Milan, Carlo Ancelotti, riceverà la laurea Honoris Causa in Comunicazione e ...


No longer a presidential candidate but still a voice for the Democrats, Sen. John Kerry met with the party's congressional leadership Tuesday as he moved into the next phase of his political life.


A passenger bus careened off a mountain road in Peru and plunged into a jungle river, killing 49 people and injuring 15 others, police said.


Resurrection of a Film Flop - 'Heaven's Gate' Redux

Hollywood's most famous film flop, the  legendary box office disaster "Heaven's Gate," has been  resurrected.


One of the war's staunch Republican backers in the Senate now tells TIME he's giving the Iraq government 90 days to get its act together


Excerpts From the Citation for Nobel Prize

Excerpts from the citation awarding the 2004 Nobel Prize in physics to David J. Gross, H. David Politzer and Frank Wilczeck, for their work in the exploration of strong force and quarks.


Safety groups give warning about unsafe toys

Before you go holiday shopping, children's safety groups said you should check their lists twice to find out which toys could hurt your kids.


President Bush said Wednesday he wants Congress to make permanent a law that temporarily gives the government more power to eavesdrop on suspected foreign terrorists


South-Eastern Europe reels from a wave of extremely hot weather that has killed several people.


NetApp to buy Onaro to boost storage management

InfoWorld - Storage vendor Network Appliance said Thursday it plans to buy Onaro, a Boston company that develops storage management software.


Ivan Frustrates Pensacola Beach Residents

Hurricane Ivan battered Pensacola Beach with 130 mph wind and 16-foot waves that washed away bridges and left many neighborhoods unsafe for several days. Authorities planned to open the bridge to the island Wednesday to residents only, but once across, people will have to walk to their homes.


Giovane operaio colpito da due fucilate, una al volto


The government warns "natural" products being snapped up by people who can't get shots may not prevent illness.


A leading Kurdish activist, Leyla Zana, receives the EU's Sakharov prize for human rights.


Cracks appear in Pakistan's pro-Musharraf coalition

Some political allies of Pakistan's military president, Pervez Musharraf, are urging him to drop plans to be re-elected by the sitting parliament and instead call early polls and seek a mandate from new assemblies.


Alitalia, Unions Sign Deal to Split Company

Italy's troubled Alitalia airline has reached a deal with eight of nine unions to split the state-controlled firm in two in a plan to stave off bankruptcy.


Sussidi disoccupazione saliti a quota 311.000


Group to Kill U.S. Hostage if U.S. Doesn't Quit Najaf

Iraqi militants who said they captured a  U.S. journalist last week have threatened to kill him if U.S.  forces do not pull out from the holy city of Najaf, Al Jazeera  television reported on Thursday.


Families of British victims to commemorate Sept. 11

Families of British victims in the Sept. 11 terror attacks would gather at a memorial garden here on Saturday to commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic event.


Give the e-mail spammer a life-time of internet pop-up messages

This may be a calumny on Leesburg, Virginia, but somehow it doesn't sound like the sort of place we would associate with a liberal judiciary.


Russian authorities meet to decide whether to withdraw a licence for BP's joint venture in the Kovykta gas field in East Siberia.


Londra, 19:13 - CALCIO, PREMIER LEAGUE: NEWCASTLE-EVERTON 1-1

Newcastle ed Everton pareggiano 1-1 l'unica partita della sesta giornata di Premier League in progra...


Army spending $4 billion to rush more armored vehicles to Iraq

The Army says it will spend more than $4 billion in the coming months to rush more armored vehicles to Iraq to protect troops against insurgents' bombs.


Colorado Police Link Rise in Violence to Music

After a spate of shootings, the police in Colorado Springs are saying that gangsta rap is contributing to the violence, luring criminal activity to nightclubs.


President Kurmanbek Bakiyev's party looked headed for an overwhelming victory in parliamentary elections in this strategically important Central Asian nation, the election authority said Monday based on early results.


So a few weeks ago, the two astronauts who live there tossed out some useless junk, like so many old hubcaps for the trash heap. And the throwing-away -- done


Iran's Larijani to meet IAEA chief Friday: envoy

Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani will have talks with the U.N. atomic watchdog chief on Friday but will not discuss big powers' demands for an Iranian nuclear halt, an Iranian official said on Wednesday.


Major world powers to discuss Iran on Friday

Major world powers will meet on Friday to decide how to tackle Iran over its nuclear program, officials said, as the EU's top diplomat said the West should be open to further talks with Tehran.


The disgraceful scenes which marred last night ' s England friendly international in Madrid could not have come at a worse time for the Spanish capital's bid for the 2012 Games.


Rock Band, Guitar Hero Boost Digital Music Sales

The Rock Hero Effect: In short, video games are the new CD.


RUSSIAN oil giant Sibneft today rejected any suggestion of a conflict of interest existing between Chelsea and CSKA Moscow who are due to meet in the Champions League.


Arab League chief in Syria over Lebanon crisis

The Arab League has made progress toward solving the political crisis in Lebanon, although it has yet to achieve a breakthrough, the league's Secretary General Amr Moussa said on Saturday.


Valkyrie Begins Principal photography In Berlin

United Artists Entertainment LLC announced the start of principal photography on July 18 ...


Il commissario per l'emergenza rifiuti rassicura i cittadini


Titolo in ribasso dopo il terremoto ai vertici


AOL Makes AIMBots Available To Enterprise Users

America Online has had quite a bit of success with its AIM Robot (AIMBot) technology, including one that feeds users news headlines or on-demand news from the Wall Street


Claude Monet's impressionist masterpiece Nympheas is sold at auction in London for Â£18.5m


Lone Survivor Picked Off India Island After 25 Days

A tribal man lived off coconuts for about 25 days on a tsunami devastated Indian island before he was rescued by a search boat, a military officer said on Saturday.


Three billion people could speak English by 2015: study

Global understanding could improve dramatically over the next 10 years through the simple fact that by 2015, a good proportion of the planet's population will be able to speak English, according to a recent study.


AMERICA/BOLIVIA - I movimenti a difesa della vita e della famiglia impegnati a creare una rete nazionale di coordinamento con istituzioni e persone che lavorano su questa tematica La Paz (Agenzia Fides) - La "Fondazione Vita e Famiglia" della Bolivia Ã¨ attualmente impegnata nella preparazione di due eventi: un incontro di istituzioni e persone che lavorano su questa tematica in Bolivia e un concerto di musica che avrÃ  per tema...


Israel Plans 530 Settler Homes with U.S. Acquiescence

HAR GILO, West Bank  - Israel plans to build 530  new settler homes in the occupied West Bank after Washington  softened its opposition to growth in Jewish enclaves, a policy  shift Palestinians say will make peace impossible.


20 Said Killed in U.S. Airstrikes in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. warplanes unleashed devastating airstrikes on a suspected hideout where operatives from an al-Qaida-linked group were meeting Monday, and hospital officials said 20 people died...


Northern Ireland's Jeremy McWilliams claimed 15th place in the Malaysian MotoGP in Sepang on Sunday. The Glengormley-based rider is 19th in the world championship standings with 21 points.


Ecco i risultati della 2a giornata di ritorno del campionato di Serie A1 di pallavolo:


BEIJING, Dec. 17 -- An Islamic Website has posted an audiotape message, attributed to terror mastermind Osama bin Laden, bitterly criticizing the Saudi government.


Myanmar junta admits used tear gas, warning shots

Myanmar's military junta said on Wednesday it had used tear gas and fired warning shots to disperse a crowd of 1,000 Buddhist monks and civilians protesting in the northwestern coastal city of Sittwe.


Firenze, 19:05 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: VENERDI' AMICHEVOLE A SCOPO BENEFICO

La Fiorentina disputerà un'amichevole a scopo benefico allo stadio Comunale 'Carlo Necchi' di...


A child is stabbed to death at a primary school in the Netherlands, Dutch media report.


Roma, 11:34 - CALCIO, INCHIESTE: MAZZINI PRESENTA ISTANZA ARBITRATO

Il Coni comunica oggi che "La Camera di Conciliazione e Arbitrato per lo Sport ha ricevuto oggi l'is...


A commission of the worldwide Anglican Communion issued a long-awaited report Monday which is critical of the Episcopal Church of the USA (ECUSA) for allowing an openly homosexual man, Gene Robinson, to become a bishop.


The European Parliament challenges conservative appointee Rocco Buttiglione.


Prince Charles will not attend Olympic games: Tibet rights group

Prince Charles will not be attending the opening ceremony of this year's Olympic Games in Beijing, he told a group that campaigns against human rights abuses in Tibet in a letter disclosed Monday.


Two girls found dead at a house suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest, post-mortem tests show.


'Breach' tells the story of the infamous agent Robert Hanssen, who worked secretly for the Russians for decades.


Fra obiettivi comunicazione elettronica e carta dei servizi


European Commission raids Intel offices in Munich

Intel offices in Munich were raided by the European Commission on Tuesday as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation.Confirming the raids, Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company fully cooperated with the EC. He declined further comment.The Commission inspected the premises of CPU manufacturers and PC retailers, said Jonathan Todd, spokesman for the EC, declining to comment on which companies were raided.The offices of German consumer electronics vendor Media Markt and DSG International, which runs Dixons in the U.K., were also raided, according to multiple newspaper and wire service reports.The raids relate to concerns of the abuse of a dominant market position, the EC said in a statement."Surprise inspections are a preliminary step in investigations into suspected infringements of EC competition law," the Commission said. The inspections do not prove guilt of anticompetitive behavior or prejudge the outcome of the investigation, the Commission said.The raid comes on the heels of multiple complaints and lawsuits filed by Intel competitor Advanced Micro Devices with authorities in the European Union, U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Japan, charging Intel with monopolistic behavior.In 2006, AMD said it planned to file a complaint with German authorities regarding Intel's alleged anticompetitive behavior. AMD alleged that Intel paid German retail chain Media Markt not to stock PCs containing AMD processors, citing a letter to a supplier in which the retailer said it would only buy PCs with Intel processors.As part of ongoing inquiries into Intel's monopolistic behavior, the EC earlier raided Intel's offices in 2005. Authorities in Japan raided Intel's offices in 2004.


Motorola posts quarterly loss, revenue down

Motorola Inc.  posted its  second straight quarterly loss on Thursday as a lack of  advanced mobile phones cost the company market share and  dropped it into third place in the industry behind Nokia  (NOK1V.HE) and Samsung Electronics (005930.KS).


Hamas says BBC reporter's abductors ID'd

The Hamas-led Palestinian government on Tuesday said it has identified the kidnappers of a BBC journalist abducted in Gaza by four masked gunmen, and hopes to free him soon.


'Per evitare svolta reazionaria e fascista nel Paese'


Cannes award doesn't make me global: Korean actress

Winning best actress award at the Cannes  film festival has not made South Korea's Jeon Do-yeon a global  star, she said on Wednesday, but it has made her family a lot  nicer to her.


Ultrasound images from the womb are increasingly being made not for medical purposes but by companies offering expectant parents a sort of prebirth viewing.


Sallie Mae to sell $2.5 billion stock, convertibles

Sallie Mae  said on Wednesday  it plans to sell about $2.5 billion of stock and mandatory  convertible securities to help pay off derivatives contracts  that amounted to a bet that its share price would keep  increasing.


The Department of Homeland Security has filled the nation's top cyber-security post after the previous chief abruptly resigned last week, choosing the former director's deputy to take over the position. -washingtonpost.com


Tsunami Toll Jumps to Over 125,000, Fear Lingers

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - The death toll in the  Indian Ocean tsunami disaster soared above 125,000 on Thursday  as millions scrambled for food and clean water and rumors of  new waves sent many fleeing inland in panic.


Britain's Blair in Libya at start of Africa tour

British Prime Minister Tony Blair flew in to oil-rich Libya at the start of an African tour for talks with Moamer Kadhafi on a visit expected to see a major energy deal sealed.


Susie Bright calls internet writers to task for labeling links as not safe for work. Is it time to drop the flag? In Sex Drive Daily.


Nulla di fatto all'incontro con il ministro Bersani, confermata l'agitazioneI sindacati di categoria: "Posizioni distanti, non vediamo alcuna apertura"                                            Benzinai, nuovo fermo di 4 giorni "Pronti a una settimana di stop"                                                                                Il ministro: "Norme all'esame del Parlamento, che potrÃ  valutarle"Codacons: "Se sarÃ  serrata, boicottaggio nazionale contro i distributori"


BEAVER CREEK, Colo. - Bode Miller won for the fourth time this season Friday and Daron Rahlves was second - the first 1-2 finish for US men in a World Cup downhill.


Businesses and developers can work with the rival to Google's ad programs on a free or subscription basis.


A woman is in a critical condition after suffering a serious head injury when she was pushed from a sea wall on the Isle of Wight.


Highlights from the SEW Blog: Oct. 2, 2006

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


Roma, 13:53 - EDITORIA, 'LA PALLA AL BALZO': RACCOLTA SCRITTI ALFONSO GATTO

Arriva in libreria, edito da Limina (15 euro), 'La palla al balzo - Un poeta allo stadio'. Il libro ...


Market Week: Listening for Clues on Spending

The thirst to acquire new neat stuff never seems to go away.


The video-sharing site YouTube agrees a deal with Warner Music giving it legal use of their artists' material.


Colaninno, 'Confermiamo i progetti per triennio 2008-2010'


Just over half of US Internet users now connect through broadband, according to a new survey. Nielsen/Netratings reports that in July, 51 percent of Internet users had DSL, cable, or other fast connections, up dramatically from 38 percent in ...


Israel will fight on in Gaza, Sharon promises

Israel will keep troops in the Gaza Strip indefinitely to prevent Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli towns, Ariel Sharon, the prime minister, said yesterday.


Japan's Nikkei share average was lower at midsession on Monday as caution over the yen's rise offset optimism about the post-election outlook for Wall Street.


Blockbuster Ends Late Fees, Sees Flat '05

Blockbuster Inc. (BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it would eliminate late fees on movies and games in the latest attempt to jump-start a rental business


AU, UN ink deal on first phase of 'hybrid' Darfur peacekeeping force

The African Union and United Nations have agreed on the first phase of transforming the cash-strapped AU peace mission in Sudan's Darfur region into a "hybrid" AU-UN force, officials said.


Congo Confirms Deadly Illness Outbreak as Ebola

Lab results have confirmed a deadly illness outbreak in southeastern Congo as Ebola fever, officials said Monday.


U.S. threatened to bomb Pakistan after 9/11: Musharraf

President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan   said that after the September 11 attacks the United States   threatened to bomb his country if it did not cooperate with   America's war campaign against the Taliban in Afghanistan.


Annette Bening returns to screens with radiant sparkle in a film based on a W. Somerset Maugham novel.


Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, sidelined by thyroid cancer, was missing Monday when the Supreme Court returned to work after a two week break.


Put the cigarette down and nobody will get hurt

Since 1977, the American Cancer Society has scheduled the Great American Smokeout, a challenge to Americans to quit smoking for one day.


Initial results from Venezuela suggest President Chavez has a commanding lead in a referendum on his rule.


The International Monetary Fund agreed to keep studying the possibility of revaluing its gold reserves as a way to raise money for debt-relief programs, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, said.


Nello stesso giorno scade anche l'Irpef per i ritardatari


At 74, philanthropist and left-leaning billionaire George Soros is finally handing over his $12.8 billion money management empire to his two sons, also activists like him.


A service is held in Budapest to mark the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the ghetto in Budapest.


Cambodia has ratified legislation to set up a UN-assisted tribunal which will put leaders of the murderous Khmer Rouge regime on trial.


EMC's Asian operations are back on track after sluggish growth during early 2006, and the company aims to take Asian market share away from rivals and push into new market segments.


Tiny French firm toasts James Bond martini stir

A tiny French drinks maker is enjoying new fame as the maker of an ingredient in James Bond's trademark cocktail.


Three things all Yankees baseball people were on the same page about at their Tampa meeting with George Steinbrenner: 1) Going for Carlos Beltran.


More reaction regarding Willingham's dismissal

Notre Dame, IN - After a 10-3 season in his first year, Notre Dame football was on a roller coaster that never seemed to slow. The decision to change coaches came after high-level meetings over the past couple of days.


No more free tolls on turnpike, as strike continues

HIGHSPIRE, Pa. When toll collectors went on strike on the day before Thanksgiving, drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike were allowed to go through the toll booths without paying -- at least, for one day.


Lindsay Lohan and Eddie Murphy scored multiple nominations Monday for the Razzies, which sort out the worst that Hollywood dredged up the previous year


Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines sinks teeth into retail

The day after Half-Life 2 hit the market, the second game to be powered by developer Valve's Source engine followed suit. Activision announced that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines has shipped for the PC.


UPDATE 3-Walgreen profit rises, more stores planned

Walgreen Co. (WAG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the top US drugstore chain, on Monday said quarterly profit rose 18 percent on strong sales of prescription drugs


Iraq casualties: Should there be an inquiry?

A group of ex-diplomats, military men and academics have written to the Prime Minister asking him to set up an independent inquiry into the number of civilian deaths and injuries in Iraq.


Prolam Introduces New Trailer Floor Undercoating

By Anonymous  Prolam introduced a new hot-melt polyurethane reactive (PuR) coating for the underside of laminated trailer floors designed to eliminate the challenges of traditional water-based paint coatings.


Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has backed the fight against Malcolm Glazer's attempted takeover of United, urging the American tycoon to 'buy Coca-Cola' instead.


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Sony embraces MP3, while new Blu-ray and speaker technology reaches the living room.


Ministro, con un nuovo governo si dovra' ridiscutere tutto


Milosevic Defense Team Asks to Withdraw from Case

Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's two court-assigned defense lawyers have asked to be withdrawn from his case, The Hague war crimes tribunal said Wednesday.


Ten Sports and Sony to assist BCCI in live coverage :

Sports India: Cricket > Kolkata, Sep 30 : The ongoing battle for telecast rights took a new twist today with the Cricket Board announcing that it would arrange for live coverage of the upcoming tournaments with the help of Ten Sports and Sony


The government approved a new draft program Thursday to fight diabetes, tuberculosis, AIDS and other diseases partly blamed for Russia's steadily declining population, a spokeswoman said.


Al vaglio tutte ipotesi, compreso il restare indipendente


Life & style:  Kate Hilpern investigates a dramatic rise in the number of newborns up for adoption


Four Confirmed Dead in Peru Police Shootout

LIMA, Peru  - Four police officers died on Sunday  in a shootout with an armed group that took over a police  station in a southern Peruvian town on New Year's Day and held  10 hostages, doctors said.


When Roger Goodell was appointed commissioner of the NFL, he declared he would preserve the integrity of the league by expecting its participants to take responsibility for their actions.


Students' mood ranges from elation to depression

Editor's Note: Editor's Note: Campus Vibe is a feature that provides student perspectives on the 2004 election from selected colleges across the United States.


Darfur Rebels Boycott Talks for 24 Hours

ABUJA, Nigeria  - Sudan's two Darfur rebel groups  walked out of peace talks in Nigeria for 24 hours Saturday,  saying they needed to mourn 75 civilians killed by Sudanese  government forces and Arab Janjaweed militia in the last three  days.


Big Band leader and "Begin the Beguine" clarinetist Artie Shaw was eulogized by friends with tributes of admiration as well as moments of humor.


Laser manufacturer Candela's management avoids taking the easy way out to explain shortfalls.


Efforts to make the net less risky for children are being marked by the fourth Internet Safety Day.


Political fires are still burning brightly ahead of this weekend's elections


Ceriano Laghetto, 16:28 - CICLISMO, GIRO DONNE: TEUTENBERG VINCE 7/A TAPPA

La tedesca Ina Yoko Teutenberg (T-Mobile) ha vinto in volata la 7/a tappa del Giro d'Italia femminil...


Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif landed in Pakistan Monday, returning from exile to lead a campaign to topple the country's U.S.-allied military ruler who ousted him in a military coup eight years ago.


An American Primitive, Forged in a Crucible of Blood and Oil

âThere Will Be Blood,â Paul Thomas Andersonâs epic American nightmare, arrives belching fire and brimstone and damnation to hell.


European stocks stable amid ICI takeover bid

Europe's main stock markets held steady at the half-way stage on Monday, amid news of a 14-billion-dollar takeover bid for British chemicals group Imperial Chemical Industries.


Kluivert enjoying diamond life at Newcastle

Patrick Kluivert was hailed as a world class striker by Newcastle boss Graeme Souness after the Dutchman continued to defy the critics by scoring twice in his side's 5-1 UEFA Cup win over Bnei Sakhnin on Thursday.


Baseball returned to Japan on Monday after all weekend games were wiped out by the first players' strike in the sport's 70-year history in the country.


Darfur rebels say govt attacks as peace envoys visit

Government forces have attacked Darfur rebel positions ahead of a critical meeting between rebel leaders and African Union and U.N. envoys trying to revive a stalled peace process, rebels said on Tuesday.


No Time Like the Present for Boston Fans

With a snap of the finger and the blink of an eye, Boston has become the epicenter of the national sports landscape.


Rethinking some banal and non-techy energy stuff, such as corn and wood, and you get ... a corn-powered house, anyone? Plus: The green glow, from environmental economics to using algae as a solar collector. Mark Anderson reports from the MIT Energy 2.0 conference in Autopia.


Leader An, Pisanu ha risposto a calunnie nel modo giusto


Punter Jeff Feagles signed a two-year contract with the NFL champion New York Giants on Tuesday, a little more than a week after becoming the oldest player to play in a Super Bowl.


An Oregon Air National Guard F-15 fighter jet went down Tuesday afternoon in the Pacific Ocean during a training mission, the Oregon National Guard said. There was no word on the fate of the pilot.


A historic cinema building facing demolition in the Pakistani city of Peshawar is given protected status.


Ailing St. Louis reliever Steve Kline was unavailable for Game 3 of the NL championship series on Saturday, but Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa hopes the left-hander will pitch later this postseason.


The NHL will enter uncharted territory and return to its outdoor roots during a new season that begins on Saturday with the Anaheim Ducks starting their Stanley Cup defense on European ice.


Japan PM's future in balance as campaign starts

Campaigning began on Thursday for a Japanese upper house election on July 29 that could cost Prime Minister Shinzo Abe his job and usher in a period of policy stagnation if his ruling bloc loses heavily.


Madonna's world tour, Confessions, becomes the highest-earning show by a female artist.


Throne speech promises increased effort to provide affordable housing

OTTAWA (CP) - Tuesday's throne speech reaffirmed the government's  intention to give cities a share of gas tax revenue but left them in the dark about how much money they can expect in the next few years.


Sette giorni di Magazine tutta la settimana online

Le dimissioni del ministro della Giustizia e la polemica sulla mancata visita del Papa alla Sapienza. La moda, il gossip, la salute e i protagonisti della cronaca


Oil prices climbed to a seven-week high above $49 a barrel on Tuesday as a cold front swept into the U.S. Northeast, stoking winter fuel demand.


Rep. Jerry Nadler was the only lawmaker at a meeting of all House Democrats on Thursday to stand up and declare that he could not support a compromise plan to fund the Iraq war with a timeline to end the conflict. So some party leaders had written him off even as he joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi...


Oro in calo sui mercati asiatici, a 659,47 dollari l'oncia


Wall Street seen to rebound with GE, IBM in focus

Index futures pointed to a rebound on  Wall Street on Friday ahead of a long weekend after heavy  losses in the previous session, with earnings from General  Electric  and consumer sentiment data in focus.


Tkachuk scores four as US defeats Russia 5-3 in World Cup quarter ...

Tkachuk, who didn't show up on time for Team USA's morning meeting at the Xcel Energy Center, was wide awake by game time and scored four goals in a 5-3 victory over Russia in a World Cup of Hockey quarter-final elimination game Tuesday.


Italy slips down competitive list while Nordic countries remain ...

Italy has sunk down the list of the world's most competitive countries because of bureaucracy, infrastructures and high taxes, a report by the World Economic Forum has revealed.


SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Intel Corp., the world's largest chip maker, raised its third-quarter revenue outlook on Monday due to stronger-than expected demand for its microprocessors.


Jobs didn't know of stock options' accounting issues

Apple CEO Steve Jobs was aware of the company's practice of backdating stock-option grants but unaware of the accounting implications, the company said Wednesday.


Rumsfeld sued for war crimes over Abu Ghraib

American human rights lawyers began an attempt in Germany to prosecute Donald Rumsfeld for war crimes yesterday. A case against the US Defence Secretary could embarrass Gerhard SchrÃ¶der's coalition government.