Tobias Schlitt's Blog: Taint mode for PHP?

Tobias Schlitt has a great (long) post responding to a proposal made on the php.internals mailing list for the inclusion of "taint mode" in upcoming PHP versions.   Tobias starts with an overview of what "taint mode" is so that everyone's on the same page. His example involves the incoming and outgoing data usually involved in an application and how the incoming can be the most problematic when it comes to the values inside. This is where taint mode can come to the rescue. At its most basic level, it's a method for, assuming everything coming in is "tainted", creating a mechanism to automatically clean the data before it's even touched.   With the basics down, Tobias looks back to the proposal for a few additional comments. He considers the proposal a great way to introduce the functionality to the language. There are some draw backs he mentions, though, including the additional overhead of working through every inputted value.   Overall, I think this whole thing would be a great addition to PHP and I hope this could come for 6.0. What do you think?   You can also check out some other opinions on the matter:  "Tainted mode" pour php on the Kamelot Blog


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Republican McCain edges into Florida lead: poll

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Cubans grapple with Castro's new frail image

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David Beckham admits he was surprised by Jose Antonio Camacho's decision to resign as head coach - but insists he was unaware of any problems between the coach and the players.


Wave of surfers drawn to fictitious English beach

Thousands of online visitors have been drawn to an English beach by pictures of turquoise seas, golden sands and palm trees, but risk disappointment as it is only a virtual surfers' paradise.


Colts' Tough Schedule Continues With Tenn.

Talk about testing a defense: The Indianapolis Colts opened the season against Tom Brady, face Steve McNair this week and then Brett Favre. They're lucky Peyton Manning plays for their side.


On the verge of becoming just another millionaire golfer, Woods finally put his new swing to good use. He sure resembled the Tiger of old in the second round of the Tour Championship, shooting an eight-under


US home of minstrelsy plays up better tie - bourbon

BARDSTOWN, Kentucky  -- For nearly half a century, this small southern town was happy to pin its star on the memory of composer Stephen Foster but now it is selling itself on a greater attraction -- bourbon.


ID Biomedical Shares Up on Vaccine Contract

Shares of ID Biomedical jumped after the company reported Monday that it signed long-term agreements with the three largest flu vaccine wholesalers in the United States in light of the shortage of vaccine for the current flu season.


R&B singer Ashanti says acting in her first film wasn't totally different from recording an album, but it was much less personal.


The radio and billboard giant said net income increased to 65 cents a share, or $320.6 million, from 43 cents, or $211 million, in the year-earlier quarter.


Researchers are to try to discover why pregnancy seems to have a beneficial effect on rheumatoid arthritis.


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Meanwhile, Austria's first billionaire all but confirmed that Christian Klien will again line-up as a F1 driver in 2005. ''(But) he will have to prove himself (in the 2005 championship season),'' the countryman warned.


EDF says moving away from coal-fired plants will enable it to cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 60% by 2020.


A rare giant squid measuring eight metres (26 feet) in length and weighing in at more than 250 kilogrammes (550 pounds) has washed up on an Australian beach, scientists said Wednesday.


French doctors are checking Yasser Arafat for viral infection after tests ruled out leukaemia and any other life-threatening illness, aides to the Palestinian leader said today.


Tishman, Lehman near deal for Archstone-Smith: WSJ

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Democratic Sen. Barack Obama is launching two biographical television ads this week, focusing on early voting Iowa in the first commercials of his presidential campaign.


Nestle SA, the world's biggest food and drink company, will buy the medical nutrition unit of pharmaceutical company Novartis for $2.5 billion, the companies said Thursday.


Crescita del 5,13% con 9,3 milioni di bottiglie


WASHINGTON -- Freddie Mac, the nation's second largest buyer and guarantor of home mortgages, reported a first-quarter loss of $211 million, mainly from erosion in the value of financial instruments it uses to hedge against interest rate swings.


N.Korea shows no compromise at nuclear talks: envoys

Negotiators saw no compromise in bruising six-party nuclear disarmament talks with North Korea on Tuesday and urged Pyongyang to come to the table with a realistic offer -- and a festive spirit.


Bush, Kerry Sharpen Attacks on Each Other's Anti-Terror Policies

President Bush and his Democratic Party challenger Senator John Kerry traded barbs Friday on terrorism and domestic issues. The criticisms are growing sharper with less than two weeks left in the presidential campaign.


Packers, Rams fight for playoff spots on Monday night

SPORTS NETWORK - Two teams in the thick of the NFC playoff race will convene at Lambeau Field on Monday night when the Green Bay Packers play host to the St.


Premier serbo accusa Usa denunciando 'interessi militari'


Roma, 22:23 - PALLAMANO, SERIE A ELITE: CASARANO VINCE ANTICIPO

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Obese woman unaware of pregnancy until near birth

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Allen Iverson will take this over scoring 50 points any day. Iverson scored 40 points, ending his streak of 50-point games at two, but still led the Philadelphia 76ers


AMD to crush AMD with 2.0GHz 'Barcelona'

Hits stores in September Barcelona has arrived, sort of, and AMD is talking more about beating itself up than knocking Intel with the new chip.â¦


The US defence secretary is under attack over machine-signed letters to the families of US soldiers killed in action.


Security experts look back on a year in which hi-tech criminals consolidated their hold on the net's underground economy.


An alleged stalker of pop star Natalie Imbruglia is deemed too mentally ill to attend police interviews.


Plugged In: Year's Worst Gadgets, Tomorrow's EBay Items

Without a doubt, 2004 saw the debut of some great new products, like the cellphone that keeps track of blood sugar levels and digital music player that indicates how fast you run.


Falling gas prices reduced the overall measure of prices paid by consumers in July, according to a government report Tuesday, as inflation was far less than Wall Street's expectations for the month.


Test of Brain Device Is Setback for Maker

Results from a crucial clinical trial showed that Northstar Neuroscienceâs brain-stimulating device failed to help stroke victims recover the use of their arms and hands.


It's bonus season on Wall Street and there's plenty of holiday cheer this year. The New York State comptroller yesterday said the securities industry will distribute envelopes stuffed with about $24 billion -- a sum larger than the gross national product of many countries. If you were to add in the hedge funds arrayed along the Connecticut gold coast and the private-equity firms scattered around the country, the number could easily top $50 billion....


Howard tipped to finally call Australian elections this weekend

SYDNEY : Australian Prime Minister John Howard is widely expected to announce an election date this weekend, setting off a tight race between his conservative coalition and a resurgent Labor Party.


Russia Warns West Against Meddling in Chechnya

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned  the West not to meddle with Russia's Chechnya policy on  Thursday in the wake of a bloody hostage crisis, highlighting a  growing rift over the issue between former Cold War foes.


"Do you have it in your heart? How much guts do you have? How much do you hate to lose?". These are the questions Jimmy Connors will be asking of Britain's brightest tennis hopes in the months, and possibly years, to come.


Central America Kids Savior Fired on Sex Allegation

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras  - International child  welfare group Covenant House said on Friday it had fired its  Latin America director, Bruce Harris, after he allegedly paid a  Honduran youth for sex.


Delta Air Lines Inc. DAL.N on Friday  forecast a much wider third-quarter loss than Wall Street had  estimated, citing weak domestic fares and a spike in fuel  costs, sending its shares down nearly 6 percent.


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Pope warns of terrorists getting nuclear weapons

Pope Benedict, in his annual "state of the world" address, on Monday called on nations to make a global commitment on security in order to prevent terrorists from gaining access to nuclear weapons.


The Associated Press is reporting that film and television studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. has agreed to let itself be bought out by a consortium headed by Sony.


Quake Jolts Central Greece, No Damage or Injuries

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale jolted Athens and central Greece on Tuesday but caused no damage or injuries, Greek authorities said.


Qurei nominated as chief of Palestinian security council

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei was nominated by acting President Rawhi Fattouh as chief of the national security council on Sunday.


Elton John Takes Blasts Madonna for Lip-Synching

British pop veteran Elton John took a foul-mouthed swipe at Madonna Monday, saying she cheated her fans by miming on stage.


Oprah Winfrey, one of the world's richest entertainers, surprised her fans Monday by giving each of her 276 audience members a new car to celebrate the premiere of her show's 19th season.


Secit, detrazioni fiscali a fronte di spese valgono 8 mld


Indian software exports booming, industry head says

Revenues should grow by 30%, according to the president of the country's association of software and service firms


Quito, 22:44 - CALCIO, ECUADOR: MALORE IN CAMPO, MUORE PER ARRESTO CARDIACO

Jairo Andres Nazareno, 21enne attaccante del Chimborazo, terza divisione dell'Ecuador, è mort...


Relief in Chicago: No More 'Frankenfish'

An anxious search Tuesday of a Chicago harbor turned up no more northern snakeheads, a voracious alien fish that can devastate freshwater ecosystems by gobbling up food and native fish.


Sometimes, stock buybacks destroy shareholder value.


Newly released guard records contain letter from President Bush's ...

A packet of Texas Air National Guard records newly released Friday showed that the commanding officer of President Bush's basic training unit took a special interest in him as


If Bode Miller wins the overall World Cup title, he will be the first American skier to do so since Phil Mahre in 1983.


Instant messages. Text messages. E-mail. Voicemail. Blogs. Online social networks. And the good old cellphone. If you thought there were enough ways to communicate with others and express yourself, think again.


All the Bells and Whistles? It Just Sounds Like It

Your PC's noise is easy to ignore, but tuning it out still takes mental energy. What are the options for those who want the sound of silence?


Description: Major League Baseball has reportedly chosen the nation's capital as the new home of the Montreal Expos. An official announcement is expected today.


Connotate Technologies Announces Investment By Goldman Sachs

Connotate Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of solutions which  allow end-users to create actionable insights and intelligence from the  World Wide Web, is proud to announce that it has closed a Series C round  of financing with Goldman Sachs.


Cuba severed diplomatic ties with Panama on Thursday, retaliating within hours for the president's pardoning four Cuban emigres accused of trying to assassinate Cuban President Fidel Castro.


Bono, Edge chat with Dave for HBO talker

LOS ANGELES  - Despite its recycled title, HBO's new late-night series feels reasonably fresh. "Bono and the Edge: Off the Record" is a preview of the interview show hosted by producer and Eurythmics mainstay Dave Stewart, who has heard every question a musician could get and uses that experience to get U2's famous duo talking about the studio, the songs, the road and the road to stardom.


Bush Defends Decision to Pursue Missile Defense

President Bush defended his decision to pursue a missile defense system on Tuesday and said those who oppose the idea do not understand the dangers the country faces in the 21st century.


Kenya govt denounces "genocide" as toll hits 300

President Mwai Kibaki's government accused rival Raila Odinga's party of unleashing "genocide" in Kenya on Wednesday as the death toll from tribal violence over a disputed election passed 300.


Israeli Strike Kills Islamic Jihad Chief -Witnesses

Israel killed the chief military commander  of the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad in a airstrike  Tuesday, the highest profile Israeli assassination for months,  local leaders of the group said.


A Milano, fu il primo studio creativo della Maison


Life & style: In an interview in US Harper's Bazaar, the Tory leader's wife gives insights into the Cameron household.


Relatives of the hostages seized in a school in North Ossetia faced a sleepless night on Wednesday, as they waited for more information about their loved ones.


Chelsea show temperament to get results at every level

This would have reminded Jose Mourinho of his years with Porto. The opposition came and did their best, which was never going to be enough, and an


Study confirms the link between caffeine and miscarriage

US researchers said Monday that they have conclusive proof to show that women who drink a lot of caffeine on a daily basis in the early months of pregnancy have an elevated risk of miscarriage, settling a longstanding debate over the issue.


A midnight Wednesday deadline passed with no word from President Viktor Yushchenko on whether he would accept his chief rival's nomination as prime minister, or if he had another plan for ending Ukraine's political crisis.


Lottery Winnings Bring Dad Home From Iraq

LOUISVILLE, KY. - In July 2003, Amanda Young said goodbye to her father as he left for Iraq to work for a contractor and help the family out of debt...


Strong Quake Reported in Philippines - US Agency

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hit Manila in the Philippines overnight, the US Geological Survey's earthquake center in Golden, Colorado reported on Friday.


Domanda elettricita' ha superato i 53 mila MW


The World: Al Qaeda Finds Its Center of Gravity

Pakistan's ÂtruceÂ with militants in the lawless region bordering Afghanistan has set off concern among American analysts.


Algeria car bomb on police post kills two-govt

THENIA, Algeria  - A car bomb attack on a police station killed two people and wounded 23 in a town east of Algiers on Tuesday, the second such bombing in the OPEC member in a month, the interior ministry said.


Britain's Queen Elizabeth makes donation to Beslan siege victims

Britain's Queen Elizabeth made a personal donation to the British Red Cross to help victims of the Russian Beslan school siege tragedy.


'Friendly fire' an epidemic in S. Africa

South Africans are killing relatives and acquaintances at an alarming rate, police said Wednesday, acknowledging traditional methods for battling crime do little to stem the tide.


Putin and Prodi want EU-Russia talks to start soon

Italy and Russia said on Wednesday  they wanted talks between Moscow and the European Union on a  new strategic partnership agreement to start as soon as  possible.


Brother of British hostage in Iraq slams Blair

The brother of Kenneth Bigley, a British engineer held hostage in Iraq for 12 days, slammed Prime Minister Tony Blair as a weak politician who did not have sufficient credibility to negotiate properly.


Belarus Votes to Extend Lukashenko's Rule

The president of Belarus, confident of victory in a referendum on Sunday to extend his rule, promised to serve his people better if they voted "yes" and told the West to keep criticism of his rule to itself.


Crude Oil Rises After Nigerian Unions Call Strike to Cut Supply

Crude oil rose in New York after reports said unions in Nigeria, the fifth-biggest supplier to the US, called a strike this month to disrupt the country's oil exports.


Serbian reaction to the ruling clearing the country of genocide is one of shock mingled with relief, says the BBC's Nick Hawton.


Having ripped a fresh path of destruction through the state of Florida, Hurricane Jeanne is forcing storm-weary locals to start the big clean up.


Blast rips into crowd in Ethiopia, up to 11 die

A blast ripped through a crowd in  Ethiopia's volatile Somali region on Monday, killing at least  five people and setting off a stampede that saw up to six more  die, according to witnesses and aid-workers.


Ill. finds 200,000 more doses of flu shots

Illinois officials have located 200,000 more doses of flu vaccine in Europe, but the state still hasn't received federal approval to import those or any other supplies of


ACP states bemoan lack of progress in EU trade talks

The Group of African, Caribbean and Pacific States voiced regret at the lack of progress in talks with the European Union on a new framework for trade between the two blocs.


By JUDITH INGRAM  MOSCOW - Madonna took to the stage of Moscow's biggest stadium Tuesday night in spite of religious protesters' threats to disrupt the performance.


The look on NBA Commissioner David Stern's face mirrored his last name Sunday night as he walked briskly into the Madison Square Garden rotunda to lay down his version of the law


Gitmo detainee fears returning to Jordan

Jamil el-Banna has been locked up by the United States for nearly five years without being charged — arrested in Africa, allegedly tortured at a CIA "black site" in Afghanistan, then held at Guantanamo Bay — all because of faulty British intelligence, his defenders charge.


Canadian leader delays Europe trip to attend return of victim's remains

Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin delayed a visit to Europe so he can be at the return of the remains of a Canadian officer who died in this week's fire on a submarine.


WASHINGTON - After five years of legal wrangling, the nation's largest cigarette-makers are meeting federal lawyers in court for the trial phase of the government's record $280 billion civil racketeering suit against the tobacco industry.    The government alleges the industry conspired to deceive the public about the dangers of smoking and the addictive nature of nicotine, and illegally targeted children through marketing campaigns...


The number killed in a dam burst in Pakistan hits 35 as floods leave scores dead across the country.


Iran denies delaying payment for reactor

Uranium fuel deliveries to a Russian-built nuclear plant in Iran, and the reactor's launch, could fall behind schedule because of delays in Iran making payments, Russian officials said Monday — the latest sign of financial disputes dogging the deal at the center of Moscow's nuclear cooperation with Tehran.


Woman Suicide Bomber Kills 2 in Jerusalem

A Palestinian woman suicide bomber  blew herself up near a hitch-hiking post in Jerusalem on  Wednesday, killing two people and wounding 15 in the first such  attack in the city in seven months.


The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has weighed in on network neutrality, and has come down on the side of caution in a debate that goes to the heart of Internet technology.


Huge Underground "Ocean" Found Beneath Asia

A giant blob of water the size of the Arctic Ocean has been discovered hundreds of miles beneath eastern Asia, scientists report.


An unofficial French negotiator told a radio station Friday that two journalists held for more than a month in Iraq could be released within hours.


French police arrest suspected Eta leaders

Two of the most senior figures of Eta, the outlawed Basque separatist group, were arrested yesterday following a series of raids in France.


When it comes down to a choice between good politics and good policy, which usually wins? Let's put it this way: We don't call it the political Play of the Week for nothing.


TIME WARNER SETS $500M LEGAL RESERVE FINE MESS.

Media giant Time Warner seems hopeful that the end of a long-running accounting investigation is in sight. The company said yesterday it has put $500 million in reserve to


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Ryanair's northern expansion opens new routes to the Med

The Mediterranean came a little closer to sun seekers in the north-west today after Ryanair announced a new hub and nine extra routes including southern France, Italy and Spain.


'AJR' Editor Promises Legal Support for Writer Named in Lawsuit

Editor and Publisher - NEW YORK Editor Rem Rieder of American Journalism Review said his publication would provide legal support for freelance writer Susan Paterno, whose story about the Santa Barbara News-Press prompted a libel suit from the paper this week.


People who had obesity surgery got drunk after just one glass of red wine, researchers reported in a small study that was inspired by an episode on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."


Nepal tries to assure Muslims after riots

Nepal pledged action yesterday against rioters who ransacked Muslim shrines and businesses following the murder of 12 Nepalese in Iraq, amid mounting criticism over the government's failure to save the hostages.


Big Blue Reveals Fastest Supercomputer Alive

In a historic development in the computing world, IBM has succeeded in re-writing the rulebook for ultra-powerful computing by developing the worldâs most powerful supercomputer- Blue Gene/L supercomputer, surpassing NECâs Earth Simulator in Japan.


Sydney: Lleyton Hewitt crushed Mehdi Tahiri 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to claim one of the proudest records in Australian tennis and give his country a commanding 2-0 lead over Morocco in their Davis Cup World Group play-off.


A nurse from Cornwall meets the man she gave her kidney to in an altruistic swap.


Con Gerry Scotti dal lunedi' al sabato su Canale 5


Syria backs Arab League efforts on Lebanon: envoy

The Arab League won vital Syrian support on Monday for its efforts to end a standoff between Lebanon's government and a Hezbollah-led opposition rallying hundreds of thousands in central Beirut, an envoy said.


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TRAPANI - Â«La scomparsa di Denise non Ã¨ collegata ad alcuna inchiesta sugli stupefacenti nÃ¨ ad arresti per droga. La ricostruzione che Ã¨ stata fatta ieri sera in televisione a noi della Procura non risultaÂ».


Escondido Bans Apartment Rentals for Illegal Immigrants

By Broderick, Pat  The Escondido City Council's vote Oct. 18, banning landlords from renting to illegal immigrants, seems to be raising more questions than answers.


Single dose of antibiotic found to cut blindness risk

British researchers working in an East African village say that a single dose of an antibiotic appears to stop infections that cause trachoma, the world's leading preventable cause of blindness.


Messina. L'Italia che sfidera' la Finlandia a Messina e' fatta, anche se Marcello Lippi, come di consueto, preferisce non annunciare la formazione prima di averla comunicata ai giocatori, prima di scendere in campo.


Newcastle hold on for a hard-fought draw against Eintracht Frankfurt to finish top of Group H.


Don't let these common mistakes mess up your future.


In 11 Premiership matches under Jacques Santini, Spurs scored six and conceded eight. And no sooner had Santini surprisingly resigned then Tottenham were involved in a five-goal thriller.


Powell wins Israeli pledge on Palestinian vote

Israel has pledged it would do all it can to help a smooth election to choose a successor to the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, including allowing Arabs in occupied and annexed east Jerusalem to vote.


Platoon star Charlie Sheen is engaged to Brooke Mueller, a year after he divorced actress Denise Richards.


Lebanon army, Islamist militants clash at camp

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Lebanese troops and al Qaeda-inspired militants fought sporadically on Sunday at a Palestinian refugee camp in north Lebanon, the scene of often ferocious battles that have entered their fifth week.


Video Cameras at Movies May Be Criminalized

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Fatturato imprese 2006 +6,5%, in calo dipendenti


From Fly Tying to Surf Fishing, Fair Offers Advice to Fishermen

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Paisley and Strait top country music nods

NASHVILLE, Tennessee  - Brad Paisley and George Strait topped the list of finalists with five nominations each for the annual Country Music Association awards, the music industry group announced on Thursday.


Alltel (AT:NYSE - news - research) has agreed to pay Cingular $170 million for portions of the former AT&T Wireless business in six states as part of a mandated divestiture.


Japan's crown prince in hospital for surgery

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito was admitted to a hospital here Tuesday for planned surgery to remove a benign growth in his intestines, the palace said.


E-Commerce Report: First Order a Plane Ticket. Then Grumble About Delays.

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McAfee Launches Managed E-Mail Security Service

McAfee has launched a new service that enables small and mid-size firms to outsource their e-mail security to the U.S. antivirus software developer.


A house collapses onto a mosque in north-eastern Morocco, killing 10 people and injuring five others.


US press hit by new circulation figures scandal

The company behind the Dallas Morning News agreed on Monday to hand back $23m (£12.5m) to advertisers after admitting circulation figures for the daily and Sunday editions had been inflated.


Dati Istat: aumento tendenziale piu' basso in ultimi 3 anni


A military correspondent for Russia's top business daily died after falling from a fifth-story window, and some media speculated Monday that he might have been killed for his critical reporting.


NASA Mars Rovers Find More Signs of Water

The Mars rovers have found fresh evidence that water was plentiful in both the hills and plains of the now-barren Red Planet, scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Thursday.


Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, arriving in Israel for his first visit in a year and a half, said Sunday that he would work with Palestinian leaders to come up


Segretario Usa non e' sorpreso dalla flessione odierna


MADRID: Deportivo Coruna slumped to a surprise 3-1 home defeat by Osasuna last night after the visitors fought back from a goal down and a sending-off to claim their first Primera Liga win of the season.


BELGRADE -- Wednesday - Unknown assailants tried to force a car carrying Serbian President Boris Tadic off the road last night in what appeared to be a planned attack, according to Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti.


New on television: 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' and 'Comanche Moon'

The Terminator is back, this time on television. Also returning this week, the characters of 'Lonesome Dove' in a miniseries prequel.


The Institute of Directors claims the Government's taxation policies are damaging the UK economy.


Goosen hopes Qatar return can reignite his game

South African Retief Goosen, who has dropped out of the world's top 20 after an indifferent season last year, is looking to get his career back on track when he defends his Qatar Masters title this week.


Stoccarda, 20:54 - GINNASTICA, MONDIALI: FERRARI BRONZO NEL CONCORSO COMPLETO

Medaglia di bronzo per l'Italia ai Mondiali di ginnastica di Stoccarda. L'ha conquistata Vanessa Fer...


More welcome than we'd have hoped More from that lovely bunch of people who we like to think of as creationists-with-a-website. Yes, the Intelligent Designers are back. Having had their bottoms soundly birched in the US, they are now determined to "educate" England's schoolkids about their utterly unscientific counter "theory" to evolution.â¦


Hewlett-Packard Co. HPQ.N and  Intel Corp. INTC.O on Wednesday ended their 10-year  partnership to co-develop the Itanium chip for server  computers, following disappointing sales of the product.


Staal in dreamland after overtime winner

Rookie Jordan Staal completed his hat-trick by scoring the winning goal in overtime as the sizzling Pittsburgh Penguins edged a 6-5 thriller against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday at the Air Canada Center.


Host Says Rather Criticism Got Him Fired

SEATTLE - A radio talk-show host said Saturday he has been fired for criticizing CBS newsman Dan Rather's handling of challenges to the authenticity of memos about President Bush's National Guard service.   "On the talk show that I host, or hosted, I said I felt Rather should either retire or be forced out over this," said Brian Maloney, whose weekly "The Brian Maloney Show" aired for three years on KIRO-AM Radio, a CBS affiliate here...


U.S. Raids Kill Family of 6 in Rebel-Held Iraqi City

FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. warplanes killed a family of  six in raids against rebels led by al Qaeda ally Abu Musab  al-Zarqawi, while a top international aid agency suspended Iraq  operations Wednesday after its manager was kidnapped.


How Global Warming Can Lead to a Big Chill

Global warming could lead to a big chill in the North Atlantic, at least if history is anything to go by, researchers reported on Friday.


Bull riding heads for the big city - with the big investors

CHICAGO - Professional bull riding, an extreme sport billed as a cross between a NASCAR auto race and a rock concert, has moved from the country to the big city - attracting big money along the way.


Two Britons were among three people killed when a coach carrying Hajj pilgrims crashed in Saudi Arabia, said the Foreign Office.A further 34 people were injured, with 28 still in hospital - some in a serious ...Comment


Three question to Jacques Villeneuve at Shanghai

The Renault F1 Teamâs latest signing was invited to the official FIA Press Conference this afternoon.


Comment is free: Israel must recognise our basic entitlements if it is serious about peace, writes Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniyeh.


Taking mound on short rest no big deal to Oswalt

Roy Oswalt wasn't surprised to hear the Astros were flying Sunday night through the remnants of a tropical depression that dumped several inches of rain in Louisiana and could bring showers today in Atlanta.


A new ground radar system designed to prevent runway collisions at the nation's busiest airports loses accuracy during snowstorms at O'Hare Airport and can fail to see snowplows, baggage carts and other vehicles, the president of the local air traffic controllers union warned on Thursday.


Following a lackluster loss to Cleveland earlier this month, Denver coach Jeff Bzdelik questioned whether his players were in shape and said he was losing sleep because of the Nuggets' inconsistent play.


French president inaugurates world's tallest bridge

French President Jacques Chirac inaugurated Tuesday the world's tallest bridge, the viaductof Millau of 270 meters above ground.


London Artist's Video on Texas Wins the Turner Prize

The creator of a video work offering, among other things, a slice of life in President Bush's favorite diner in Crawford, Tex.


Corzine: NJ lacks confidence in state government

US Sen. Jon Corzine said Sunday that New Jerseyans lack confidence in state government and he is committed to restoring their faith following Gov.


The Trail | President plans to give implicit endorsement of onetime rival at CPAC conference.


Pacino at Venice Festival with Fiery 'Merchant'

Al Pacino, who has already made purists  squirm with his American accent in one Shakespearean role, has  taken another risk, playing Jewish moneylender Shylock in the  new film version of "The Merchant of Venice."


StumbleUpon snapped up Online auction house eBay has confirmed it has bought StumbleUpon, the website which offers user-created reviews and recommendations of other websites.â¦


A student sent to prison for 'mooning' at the home of a Senegalese governor receives a suspended sentence.


LOS ANGELES  - Barenaked Ladies' blend  of music and comedy is coming to television.


Police push for surveillance fee on customers' phone, Internet bills

OTTAWA (CP) - Canada's police chiefs propose a surcharge of about 25 cents on monthly telephone and Internet bills to cover the cost of tapping into the communications of terrorists and other criminals.


US economy regains footing; Fed Chairman optimistic

NEW YORK, September 8 (New Ratings) - The Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan, reportedly said today that the US economy has regained its foothold, following a downturn during the summer months due to the soaring oil prices.


US tycoon Glazer in Man United share swoop

US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer has raised his stake in Manchester United to 25.3 per cent, boosting speculation he plans to bid for the world's richest soccer club.


Honda, Hershey's and other multinational companies temporarily shut down their factories in western Mexico on Wednesday after rebels attacked a key natural gas pipeline.


Tourney Draws Anger, Anglers: Shark Fishermen Gear Up As Critics Take to the Sky

By Patrick Mcdermott, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach  Sep. 13--DESTIN -- Reviving lapsed tradition and stirring up new controversy, the Destin Deep Water Shark Tournament kicks off tonight after an 11-year hiatus.


Stocks were set for a flat open  on  Wednesday, with Wall Street pausing after Tuesday's rally and  keeping a close eye on U.S. oil inventory data due later in the  morning.


Possible rain and clouds threaten to delay Thursday's launch of space shuttle Discovery.


Tabacchi e trasporti fanno crescere l'inflazione


Accused U.S. Deserter Case May Be Nearing End-Media

U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Robert  Jenkins, accused of deserting to North Korea four decades ago,  appears to have struck a plea bargain deal with U.S.  authorities, the Far Eastern Economic Review said on Wednesday.


Officer in charge of operation that led to killing of Brazilian denies giving order to shoot him.


Newcastle's Emre faces new racism allegation

Newcastle's Turkish midfielder Emre faces a second investigation into claims of racism by the Football Association.


India beat England by two wickets with just two balls to spare at The Oval to level the seven-match series at 3-3.


Subdued Rumsfeld 'Truly Saddened' by Criticism

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld,  responding to mounting criticism even from fellow Republicans,  said on Wednesday he was "truly saddened" anyone could think he  was not laboring to protect U.S. combat troops.


16 Grenada Inmates Stay in Prison in Ivan

Former Deputy Prime Minister Bernard Coard watched scores of inmates climb out of Grenada's crumbling 17th century prison when Hurricane Ivan tore away the roof and parts of the walls. Unlike them, however, he stayed put with 15 others convicted of killings in the 1983 palace coup that led the United States to invade.


Borat, the fictional TV reporter from Kazakhstan, may have gotten under the skin of Kazakh officials but on Thursday he couldn't get past the gates of the White House.


Music industry tries carrot after years of stick

CANNES, France  - Away from the headlines of job  losses, grumbling artists and falling global sales, the music  industry is trying new business models to boost digital sales  and offset the decline in CDs.


Human rights group Amnesty International calls on Iran to halt the execution of child offenders.


Il ministro della Salute annuncia una visita al malatoche combatte una battaglia per l'eutanasia                                            Livia Turco andrÃ  da Welby "Ma non si puÃ² staccare la spina"                                                                                Sui temi eticamente sensibili interviene Prodi: "Basta sorprese"


When Karol Wojtyla Refused to Baptize an Orphan

As a Young Priest, He Respected Identity of Jewish Child. As a priest, Karol Wojtyla refused to baptize a Jewish child who had been entrusted to a Catholic family in Nazi-occupied Poland, out of respect for the ...


LOS ANGELES  - Stand-up comedian Dane Cook, in theaters last year with "Employee of the Month," is in negotiations to star in "Bachelor No. 2,"


A Man, His Movies and, Sometimes, His Monkey

Whether you dig âLynch,â a feature-length video visit with the director David Lynch, will largely depend on your views of his work.


Nigerian President Yar'Adua orders an inquiry into claims that state officials are linked to criminal gangs.


Orlando Magic's Tony Battie, left, defends Milwaukee Bucks' Zaza Puchulia, right, of Georgia under the basket during the third quarter in Orlando, Fla.


Michael Vick can only hope he will get more leniency from the judge than he did from the NFL.


Oil prices climbed $2 higher on Friday  on renewed concern over tight supplies of distillate fuels in  all main consuming centers ahead of the Northern Hemisphere  winter.


No Kashmir settlement without trilateral talks: separatists

India and Pakistan cannot settle their dispute over Kashmir unless residents of the region are included in talks, separatist leaders said as the nations ended two days of discussions.


Late Shoppers Help Online Retailers Sell More

When it comes to shopping, Debbie Christian is a classic procrastinator.


Weather and computer problems are blamed for more delays in Mozambique's election results.


La procura antidoping del Coni chiede la sospensione dalle corse per 4 mesiIl vincitore dell'ultimo Giro d'Italia continua perÃ² a proclamarsi innocente                                          Doping, Danilo Di Luca deferito salterÃ  il mondiale di Stoccarda                                                                                L'atleta abruzzese: "Siamo arrivati all'apice, querelerÃ² chi di dovere"


The US push for United Nations sanctions against Sudan's government for failing to halt Arab-militia atrocities in Darfur is being thwarted in part by China's strong economic interest in the African country.


The Chinese government has licensed HP to sell more smart phones in that country; now can sell only the hp6515 iPaq.


Handheld computer maker palmOne Inc.  PLMO.O on Monday posted a quarterly profit, versus a loss a  year earlier, on stronger revenue spurred by solid sales of its  Treo 600 mobile phone and other digital devices.


USA takes 2-0 lead in Davis Cup semifinals

Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish won their singles matches Friday to give the United States a 2-0 lead over Belarus in the Davis Cup semifinals.


Yankees Crush Red Sox 19-8, One Win from Sweep

The New York Yankees scored the most runs in an American League Championship Series game as they pounded the Boston Red Sox 19-8 on Saturday to move within one victory of a return trip to the World Series.


US Attorney General John Ashcroft heralded the success of Operation Web Snare, a multi-agency crackdown on cybercrime that led to the arrrest or conviction of more than 150 people for a variety


Astronomers Contemplate Icy Volcanoes in Far Places

A discovery now has some astronomers entertaining visions of icy volcanoes roiling on some of the tiny worlds circling beyond Neptune, at least at one time.


Hub consumer group joins AFL-CIO in AstraZeneca suit

The AFL-CIO and a Boston-based consumer advocacy group sued AstraZeneca yesterday, accusing the drug manufacturer of deceptively selling doctors and patients


While everyone was out dancing to music, Dean Coleman was busy making it. And now, he parties for a living, spinning pulsating house tracks in clubs around the world. Logic Pro at the ready, he also remixes tracks for the likes of Shakira, Harry Choo-Choo Romero, Roger Sanchez, and composes his own heart-pumping music.


Postcards by artists including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin are selling fast at the RCA's annual Secrets sale.


Randy Johnson may be built like a pinstripe, as someone noted in the last few days, but that doesn't mean he'll be wearing any, regardless of how much he likes the fit.


New York, 09:47 - HOCKEY GHIACCIO, RISULTATI NHL

Risultati delle gare del campionato americano di hockey ghiaccio (NHL) disputate nella notte: NY Isl...


A friend of a poisoned Russian dissident said they both received e-mail threats days before he was taken ill.


The independent movie showcase, the Sundance Film Festival of Utah, has unveiled its 2005 line-up. It includes a film about a Seattle bicycle cop.


Milosevic Loses Director Role in His Own Courtroom Drama

The ghosts that have long haunted Slobodan Milosevic have finally appeared in court, and they have fundamentally altered the war crimes trial of the former Yugoslav president.


The status of Iraq's crucial oil exports was mired in confusion Tuesday, with government and industry officials giving contradictory statements about whether oil was flowing or whether there were even oil tankers at the port here.


Republican Gov. Rick Perry touted his work to cut property tax, while his three major challengers used the first and only televised debate Friday night to appeal to voters in November's election.


Chertoff Nomination Gets Bipartisan Praise

When President Clinton took office, he fired all the U.S. attorneys who had served under his Republican predecessor except one: New Jersey U.S. Attorney Michael Chertoff. Chertoff had won support from a high-profile Democrat, then-Sen. Bill Bradley, who asked that he be kept on.


New Liquor Inhaler Debuts Alcohol-Free in NYC

Fruit-infused water and Gatorade -- not vodka and whiskey -- were the inhalants offered at the Manhattan debut of a controversial new device that lets drinkers take vaporized shots of alcohol, and opponents want to make sure the machines stay liquor-free.


Johnny Carson Kept Americans Up Late for 30 Years

Johnny Carson, the iconic host of  the most enduring U.S. night-time talk show, kept Americans up  late for 30 years.


Federal prosecutors Wednesday charged more than three dozen members of a Chicago street gang with running a drug ring that sold crack cocaine, marijuana, heroin and the potentially lethal prescription painkiller fentanyl.


Palmsource buys Linux mobile OS developer

The news that PalmSource bought China MobileSoft for its knowledge of the exploding Chinese market for mobile devices makes a lot of sense.


In-form Alastair Cook hits an unbeaten 51 as England reach lunch on 112-1 in the third Test against West Indies.


Helen Mirren as "The Queen" opens NY Film Festival

The New York Film Festival opens on  Friday with "The Queen," which portrays the British monarch  finally shedding a tear days after the death of Princess Diana,  sitting alone by a river after her car breaks down in the wilds  of Scotland.


Airbus A380 lands in Sydney on first commercial flight

The world's biggest jumbo jet landed safely in Sydney on Thursday, completing its long-delayed first commercial flight from Singapore.


A Seoul-based company says it has received the worldâs first commercial order to clone a pet dog, from a California woman who wants to recreate her dead pit bull terrier.


Chinese Factory Linked to Drug Under Inquiry in U.S.

Production of the blood-thinning drug heparin was suspended this week after 350 patients reported ill effects from it.


An 81-year-old woman is recovering after being robbed by a man at her home in south Belfast


Those of us who've been posting at Kuro5hin for some years are aware that this site serves as one of the foremost intellectual fora of the present day. What may come as a surprise is that a number of academics recognize that fact, and cite Kuro5hin in their journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters.  Here I survey some of the more interesting ones I've come across.


Toshiba begins another recall for Sony batteries

Toshiba is recalling about 5,100 laptop batteries that could overheat and burn users.


U.S. employers added a scant 51,000 jobs in September, far fewer than expected, but the job count for prior months was revised sharply higher and wage earnings rose, dimming hopes for interest rate cuts next year.


A UN expert says growing crops to make biofuels to replace petrol is a crime against humanity.


Arabs Enraged at U.S. Soldier Shooting Wounded Iraq

Arabs were torn between seething rage at images of a U.S. soldier shooting dead a wounded Iraqi in a mosque and dismay at Iraqi insurgents in Falluja for turning holy mosques into battlegrounds.


SUN CITY, South Africa  - The Philippines overhauled South Korea with a four-birdie closing streak to win the Women's World Cup at the Gary Player Country Club on Sunday.


Wal-Mart said it would expand the use of RFID tracking to 500 more stores, meaning over a quarter of the chain's 3,900 Wal-Mart and Sam's Club locations would now be using the controversial technology.


Despite a year that is among the worst in their firmsâ long histories, the chiefs of both Bear Stearns and Morgan Stanley are holding tight to their perches of power.


CBS says announcement of new anchor won't come right away

NEW YORK Don't expect an announcement right away on who'll succeed Dan Rather as anchor of the "CBS Evening News.".


Real Madrid suffer new shock at Espanyol

Real Madrid suffered their first Liga defeat of the season at Espanyol last night as their season threatens to collapse. David Beckham, captain Raul and Fernando Morientes all started the game on the bench


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called President Bush "the devil" in a speech to the United Nations on Wednesday, making the sign of the cross in a dramatic gesture and accusing him of "talking as if he owned the world."


The Sri Lankan president blames the Tamil Tigers for the killing of the senior official in the east of the island.


Suicide Bombing Kills at Least One in Jerusalem

A Palestinian woman suicide bomber  blew herself up near a hitchhiking post in Jerusalem on  Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding 14 in the  first such attack in the city in seven months, police said.


Jupiter's moon Io is peppered with volcanoes, the hottest, most active volcanoes in our solar system. Sizzling vents spew plumes of gas and dust as much as 400 km high. They surge, spit, subside and surge again, non-stop. Passing spacecraft beware: Io is shooting at you.


US President Bush says he is ready to pressure Middle East peace negotiators, as he makes his first visit to Israel.


Paisley is not saying whether his party will reject or accept an agreement with Sinn Fein to resurrect the Northern Ireland Assembly, but he said negotiations have never been closer.


Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney emerges unscathed after a 23-ton builder's lorry hits his car.


WIMBLEDON, England -- Four-time defending champion Roger Federer and top-ranked Justine Henin were seeded No. 1 for Wimbledon on Wednesday.


The US men's basketball team got their first comfortable win at the Olympic basketball tournament on Tuesday, routing winless Angola 89-53 in their final preliminary round game.


Experts say the causes of 'Gulf war syndrome' will probably never be known.


Indian Soldiers Throw People from Train, 5 Die

Four men and a woman were killed after Indian soldiers hurled them out of a compartment of a stationary train and into the path of a speeding train on an adjacent track, The Times of India reported on Monday.


Johnny and Damian take back to their wonderful visits in the town of Lucca in the Tuscan region of Italy.


EU gravely concerned about the situation in Darfur

BRUSSELS, Nov 5, 2004 (KUNA) -- The European Union (EU) Friday expressed grave concern over developments in the Sudanese province of Darfur, underlining importance of respecting human rights.


ORLANDO, Fla. -- Louisiana State University head football coach Nick Saban has announced that he's going back to the pros. He announced his decision to accept a multi-million dollar post with the Miami Dolphins


NY prosecutor's probe could affect Music Row

New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, fresh from taking on the mutual fund and insurance industries, has cast his prosecutor's eye on the music industry, reportedly serving subpoenas


Bush, Kerry teams reach agreement on three presidential debates

Negotiators for President Bush and Democrat John Kerry agreed Monday to three 90-minute debates beginning Sept. 30, including one town-hall format with questions from undecided voters in the audience.


NEW YORK - Apple Computer has launched a new offensive in the digital music business, updating its iPod digital music player with a feature that will allow it to display photos on a color screen and boosting the storage capacity of its top-end line.


Iraq Cleric Agrees End Uprising, Fighting Rages On

NAJAF, Iraq  - A radical Iraqi cleric leading a  Shi'ite uprising agreed on Wednesday to disarm his militia and  leave one of the country's holiest Islamic shrines after  warnings of an onslaught by government forces.


Burma's military junta says it is ready to "take action" against monks in mounting protests, state media report.


There were mixed feelings in Israel yesterday as the Holy Land awaited the arrival of the world's most celebrated kabbalist to share Jewish New Year.


Sprint up after report of SK Telecom's interest

Shares in Sprint Nextel Corp.   surged as much as 16 percent in afterhours trade after a  media report South Korea's SK Telecom Co. (017670.KS) was  preparing to bid for the No. 3 U.S. wireless company. Shares in  South Korea's top mobile phone operator also jumped as much as  4 percent early on Tuesday following the report.


Lebanon Assassination Brings Painful Memories

Senior Lebanese officials warned Tuesday that the country was entering a volatile period a day after the assassination of former prime minister Rafiq Hariri.


Midnight movies draw crowds to hoot and holler

Blood and gore, rock and roll, naked  men wrestling, killer sheep, "general freakdom," and an  audience that hoots and hollers its way through a movie are par  for the course at midnight screenings here.


Primarie grandissimo esempio di democrazia


Genova, 16:34 - CALCIO, GENOA: ACCORDO CON SKY

Il Genoa ha annunciato di aver raggiunto un accordo con Sky per la cessione dei diritti esclusivi sa...


Last week, BitTorrent creator Bram Cohen was rumored to be leaving the company he co-founded -- just as it landed big distribution deals with Hollywood. Can the rumors be true? What's in store for online file-sharing? Michael Calore snags an exclusive interview.


NTT posts 3.1 percent gain in first-half net profit

Japanese telecom giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT) said its first-half net profit rose 3.1 percent, with earnings supported by gains on the sale of shares in its mobile phone unit.


ADDIS ABABA - Two groups of tourists, including at least seven French nationals and five Britons, are believed to have been kidnapped in a remote and inhospitable area of Ethiopia where ...Comment


Todd Walker homered and drove in four runs, Carlos Zambrano won his fourth straight decision, and the Cubs extended their lead in the wild-card race with a 12-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds last night in Chicago.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide attacker sped up to a U.S. military convoy outside Fallujah and detonated an explosives-packed vehicle on Monday, killing seven Marines and three Iraqi soldiers, U.S...


A "60 Minutes" interview with Bob Dylan that was set to air Sunday about his new autobiography marked the third Simon & Schuster book this year to get exposure on television's most venerated newsmagazine.


Sex crime teacher faces jail - for talking to teen

A woman teacher who escaped a jail sentence after having sex with a schoolboy is now facing 15 years behind bars for allegedly breaking the terms of her probation - by talking to a 17-year-old girl


Ohio Storms Lead to Two Deaths, Flooding

LISBON, Ohio - Flood waters rushed through rural northeast Ohio on Saturday, ripping houses from their foundations and tearing a 65-foot deep crater into a road, authorities said.    A couple was killed in a crash on a rain-drenched highway, while a man whose home was carried off was found unharmed in a tree, authorities said...


Google is sharply criticised in a report looking at the privacy policies of popular net firms.


Sun Microsystems Inc. SUNW.O on  Thursday reported a small quarterly net profit, after a  year-earlier loss, but a new range of products has so far  failed to ignite sales at the maker of computer servers and  storage equipment.


Roma, 11:38 - CALCIO, BALDINI: CAPELLO MESSO SUBITO IN DISCUSSIONE AL REAL

Franco Baldini critica il Real Madrid per l'atteggiamento nei confronti di Fabio Capello: ''PiÃ¹ che ...


Robert Kilroy-Silk, the former talk show host, announced he had quit his anti-EU party ahead of the expected launch of a new one of his own.


Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is tipping Nicolas Anelka to be a hit with new club Bolton.


SPIEGEL's Daily Take: Tsunami Miracle: Woman Pulled Alive From Indian Ocean

A 23-year-old Malaysian woman survived for five days in the Indian Ocean by clinging to a palm tree.


There's a remarkable graph on Google's Zeitgeist site showing the meteoric rise of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 use and equally catastrophic decline of all other competing browsers.


According to security firm Sophos, the kits allow users to design sites that have the same look and feel as legitimate online banking sites that can then be used to defraud unsuspecting users by getting them to reveal the details of their financial ...


A London author wins a prize for her debut novel, which is set in Canada - a country she has never visited.


Roma, 12:47 - CALCIO, LAZIO: CORDOGLIO DI MARRAZZO PER CASONI

Il presidente della Regione Lazio, Piero Marrazzo, ha voluto esprimere tutto cordoglio per la morte,...


On a balmy Sunday morning at Marina Beach, Brajita Poulose, 45, her husband, two sons and four other relatives strolled along the shore in the sunshine, enjoying the ocean breeze.


Salone taglie comode dal 23 al 26 febbraio a Fieramilanocity


The Democratic chairman of a House panel examining the government's response to climate change said Tuesday there is evidence that senior Bush administration officials sought repeatedly "to mislead the public by injecting doubt into the science of global warming."


President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry were both campaigning in New Mexico Monday in tandem swings through the Southwest on their way to Wednesday night's final debate in Arizona. Bush shifted his harsh rhetoric to focus on Kerry's record on domestic issues, while Kerry promised to work for the middle class and energy independence.


San Paolo, 19:01 - CALCIO, BRASILE: DIMESSO CASAGRANDE

L'ex attaccante del Torino Walter Casagrande è stato dimesso dall'ospedale 'Albert Eistein' d...


The top three seeded players — Svetlana Kuznetsova, Patty Schnyder and defending champion Lindsay Davenport — won in straight sets Friday to reach the semifinals of the Wismilak International.


The Attorney General on Thursday called for an independent probe into Kenya's election after a day of battles in Nairobi between police and demonstrators disputing the re-election of President Mwai Kibaki.


By Will Higgins, The Indianapolis Star  Dec. 7--With endorsements from neighborhood leaders and little resistance  from political powers, backers of a Near Northside restaurant and bar won  approval from the city Wednesday and now need only a liquor license to open  for business.


Thaksin vows to return to Thailand, urges reconciliation

Deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra said Tuesday he wanted to return to Thailand in February, as he called for reconciliation with the military following weekend elections.


Charity Urges Release of British-Iraqi Aid Worker

The Care International charity that employs kidnapped British-Iraqi aid worker Margaret Hassan said on Wednesday it was distressed by the latest video released by her captors in Iraq and called for her release.


NASA Announces Three International Space Station Crews

To: SCIENCE EDITORS  Contact: Katherine Trinidad of NASA Headquarters, Washington, +1- 202-358-3749, or Nicole Cloutier-Lemasters of Johnson Space Center, Houston, +1-281-483-5111, for NASA   WASHINGTON, Feb.


Remarks Cost the Canadian Broadcast Chairman His Job

Guy Fournier resigned from his post as chairman of the CBC after he insulted Lebanese culture in a column he writes for a weekly celebrity magazine.


L'investitrice prima scappa, poi si costituisce ai Cc


Newbury College gets a scorer in Magloire

Walky Magloire, who helped lead the Waltham High basketball team to the Greater Boston League championship last season, is now a freshman and second leading scorer on the Newbury College of Brookline team.


Jaguars 26, Giants 10: Giants Lose Again, and It Feels Like Panic Time

After MondayÂs loss to the Jaguars, the Giants (6-4) are battered on defense, ineffective on offense and muddled in a standings quagmire.


PICO RIVERA, Calif. - A freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed early Saturday, damaging at least four homes and forcing more than 200 people to evacuate, officials said...


Larry Weber has been a leading force behind the big-screen TV tech. Now he's trying to tame its power consumption.Photos: A history of plasma panels


Stocks tumbled on Thursday as a strengthening yen stirred concern that investors were being forced to unwind carry trades in a repeat of the risk aversion that sparked Tuesday's global market rout.


Music industry clamps down on song-swapping

London - The piracy-battered music industry said on Thursday it will sue British, French and Austrian music fans as it intensifies its legal crackdown on Internet song-swappers.


Cannes brings working class heroes to screens

Two films at the Cannes film  festival portray how the lack of jobs, money and social  recognition in Europe can drive men to desperation.


Seattle Man Arrested for P-to-P ID Theft

Faces as many as 29 years in prison after being charged with using peer-to-peer networks to commit identity theft.


The Football Association have said that Sven-Goran Eriksson has their "full support" as they dismissed rumours linking the Swede to the Real Madrid post.


The head coroner in the Bahamas said Friday she has authorized Anna Nicole Smith's family to bring in their own pathologist to perform a second autopsy on her son Daniel Smith.


European stocks drag as oil prices hit new highs

European stock markets stumbled in early trading, tracking Wall Street lower as the price of oil reached a new high point in New York approaching 50 dollars.


Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton has won the endorsement of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a rising star in national Democratic politics and one of the nation's top Hispanic elected officials.


2 Companies to Make Gear for Phoning Over Internet

Linksys and Netgear, providers of home networking equipment, are expected to announce that they are entering the business of making gear used to place telephone calls over the Internet.


Wolves will unveil ex-England boss Glenn Hoddle as their new manager on Tuesday.


A former Ku Klux Klan member goes on trial, accused of murdering two black teenagers in 1964.


It may be up to Pittsburgh shoppers to determine if consumer electronics retailer Circuit City continues its foray into the eBay drop-off business.


Gordon Brown says Britain's national interest has been protected as EU leaders agree a deal on a new treaty.


Defending champion Roger Federer takes on second seed Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final.


Schumacher Triumphs as Ferrari Seals Formula One Title

Michael Schumacher cruised to a record  12th win of the season in the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday to  hand his Ferrari team a sixth successive constructors' title.


Hundreds of 'supermassive' black holes discovered

An international team of astronomers have unexpectedly found hundreds of expanding "supermassive" black holes buried deep inside galaxies billions of light years from Earth.


Rashard Lewis and Vladimir Radmanovic each scored 20 points, and the Seattle SuperSonics improved to 15-3 with a 99-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.


Music Review | 'Pet Sounds 40th Anniversary Tour': WouldnÂt It Be Nice Not to Fuss Over Significance or Perfection?

Beneath the very, very good music at the ÂPet Sounds 40th Anniversary TourÂ on Tuesday lay a birthday bash for a musical monument.


Parma, 21:59 - CALCIO, PARMA; GENE GNOCCHI: ADRIANO NON MI TOGLIE IL POSTO

Gene Gnocchi, lo scorso anno scherzosamente tesserato dal Parma, oggi ha riposto da par suo alle not...


Israeli cabinet approves compensation bill for Gaza settlers

The Israeli cabinet approved at a weekly session on Sunday plans to compensate settlers who will evacuate from Gaza under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan.


Australian PM doubtful on benefit of tsunami foreign debt relief

Australian Prime Minister John Howard has expressed scepticism about the merits of freezing foreign debt repayments of countries ravaged in the tsunami disaster, saying it would not help victims on the ground.


ROMA - Antonio Cassano continua a far parlatre di se. L'attaccante della Roma ha lasciato il ritiro della squadra giallorossa dopo l'allenamento di rifinitura in vista della gara di questa sera contro la Dinamo Kiev, primo impegno della Champions League.


Mauresmo reaches No. 1, without Grand Slam title

Amelie Mauresmo is the only French tennis player to be ranked No. 1, but she hasn't lost sight of her goal -- a Grand Slam tournament title.


There's no need to feel down when down markets hit.


A new trend has emerged of late, that of costume designers turning film directors!


Children feared used as shields in Pakistan mosque

Fears mounted that women and children were being used as human shields at a besieged mosque in Pakistan's capital on Thursday, as hundreds of militant students ignored a plea from their captured leader to surrender.


Caged in Disney in Beijing, Yearning for a Better Life

Jia Zhang-ke's film of life in an amusement park is a quietly despairing vision of contemporary China with an almost ethnographic attention to detail.


Bolton striker Diouf charged for Misconduct

English Premiere League is not getting anywhere away from the misconducts from the behaviors from the fans and now the players. Latest news in is that Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf was charged for improper conduct by the Football Association of England.


A Labour MP clashes with EU treaty referendum campaigner Derek Scott in a BBC radio interview.


UPDATE 2-Grace nears deal to emerge from Chapter 11

WR Grace & Co. (GRA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday said it may be close to a deal with its biggest creditors on a plan to emerge from bankruptcy, driving


The US flu vaccine crisis: a debacle for profit-based medicine

The shortage of flu vaccine has become a major social issue in the United States, with thousands of elderly peopleâthose most at risk of life-threatening complications from influenzaâlining


With bouzoukis and pipas in hand, indie rock goes global. Buzz ensues.


Torino, 13:17 - CALCIO, JUVE: ACQUISTATO MELLBERG, ARRIVA A LUGLIO

La Juve ha acquistato Olof Mellberg. Il trentenne difensore svedese dell'Aston Villa, che aveva il c...


The euro set a record high against the  dollar for the fifth session running on Wednesday and tested  last year's lifetime high against the yen as investors' bearish  views of the U.S. currency dominated markets.


Zakayev Was Asked to Assist in Negotiations at the School

Hours before the battle broke out that ended the hostage crisis, North Ossetian President Alexander Dzasokhov called Chechen separatist envoy Akhmed Zakayev for assistance in negotiating with the terrorists, Zakayev said Sunday.


Brazil eyes rare foreign Oscar nomination

Brazilian director Cao Hamburger has  a good shot at scoring his country's first foreign-language  Oscar nomination in nine years on Tuesday.


What can CAPS tell us about some alluring investments beyond our borders?


Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says it would be a "disaster" if he did not win a major tournament with the England team.


Thousands of U.S.-led coalition and Afghan troops on Saturday launched a large-scale anti-Taliban operation in five Afghan provinces, the coalition said.


Would a 4,000% gain really change your life?


At Heinz, Hoping to Leave a Legacy of Product Safety

Heinz chief executive William R. Johnson discusses product quality and the influence of shareholder activist Nelson Peltz on the company.


As Chris Paul sat down for another interview and David West posed for a few more snapshots, Hornets coach Byron Scott reminded his two young stars they would be fined if late for the team's flight to New Orleans.


After the death of a mare in Manhattan, a call to ban the cityâs famous horse-drawn carriages has sparked a national debate.


Special Prosecutor Seeks 30 to 37 Months in Prison for Libby

Former top Bush administration aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby should spend 30 to 37 months in prison for obstructing the CIA leak investigation, Special Counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald contended in court documents filed yesterday.


U.S. '08 campaign silence belies importance of China

Food safety fears and broad economic  concerns keep China in U.S. headlines, but the epochal rise of  America's greatest potential rival has barely rated a blip so  far in the 2008 presidential campaign.


Islamic group says it has beheaded two Italians

A shadowy Islamic organisation yesterday claimed it had decapitated two Italian women kidnapped in Baghdad a fortnight ago, promising to show the event on the internet.


A month after distribution began, the over-the-counter version of the morning-after pill is now available at pharmacies nationwide. Planned Parenthood celebrated Wednesday with a free giveaway of the emergency contraceptive, while critics insisted that Plan B's accessibility will soon be a cause for regret.


Doctor Says He Was Assailed for Challenging Drugâs Safety

A medical researcher who testified at a House hearing about the safety of the popular diabetes drug, Avandia, said he received the veiled threat of a lawsuit by a high-ranking drug company executive.


Forse omicidio-suicidio, tragedia in casa di due pensionati


Alabama Holds on for Independence Bowl Win

John Parker Wilson completes 13 of his first 15 passes as Alabama races to a four-touchdown lead, then holds off Colorado, 30-24, in the Independence Bowl on Sunday.


Michael Douglas has settled his lawsuit against two Florida companies that he alleged improperly used his name and image to promote their own products and services.


Most people probably find it hard to fathom why Peter Rost would want to stir up the pharmaceutical industry in such dramatic -- and possibly risky -- fashion.


Officials will investigate the apparent poisoning of Ukraine's opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko.


Cory Stillman was activated by the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, nearly four months after the left wing had surgery on his right shoulder.


UK police thwart terrorism kidnap plot: media

British police arrested eight people in a major anti-terrorism swoop on Wednesday which media reports said had thwarted a plot to kidnap a young man and carry out an "Iraq-style" execution.


Croatian workers attach tow lines to a blazing Turkish ship laden with fuel oil in the Adriatic Sea.


The BBC has a long and glorious past as a technological innovator.  Throughout the history of broadcasting, it has often been the first to develop and promote new technologies.   Sadly, it seems now to be teetering on the brink of making technical choices that will not only damage its own reputation as a world-class institution, but which will also have serious knock-on consequences for free software.


Ministro della Difesa commenta sospensione della liberta'


The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C., G.D. Gearino Column: This Nature Lover Gets the Job Done

By G.D. Gearino, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Mar. 4--DURHAM -- The view from Katherine Skinner's office is tolerable enough.


Health Workers Urged to Pressure Congress

Thousands of public health workers were rallied Sunday to view themselves as "public health heroes" when they head to Congress this week to pressure legislators to spend more for health.


N.Y. Landlord-Tenant Wars Spur Both Sides to Seek Help

NEW YORK -- In a city of skyrocketing rents, where tenant advocates charge that landlords are increasingly trying to move tenants out of rent-regulated apartments in order to significantly raise the rents, the landlord-tenant wars are becoming ferocious.


Cameron sparks Padres to win over Rockies

Mike Cameron hit a two-run triple and Chris Young worked five innings to stretch his road unbeaten streak to 19 games, lifting the San Diego Padres over the Colorado Rockies 4-2 Saturday night.


Kanye West and Lilâ John Shine at The Source Awards

Producer and rapper, Kanye West and the self-proclaimed âKing of Crunkâ, Lilâ John both won three awards each at the Source Awards on Saturday in Miami.


Reports were rampant Tuesday that Spears had given birth to her second   child, a boy, at a Los Angeles hospital.


Expert Sees More Aftershocks But No Killer Quake

Strong aftershocks from the  Indonesian earthquake will be felt for "weeks and months" but  more killer-magnitude tremblers and deadly tsunamis were  unlikely, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey said  on Wednesday.


With billions of dollars in sales at stake, telecommunications companies are joining the intensifying battle already begun by computing stalwarts and consumer electronics giants to push digital music, photos and television deeper into homes in 2005.


Iran has expelled a German diplomat for "undiplomatic" behavior, the Foreign Ministry said Sunday.


Kit mixup causes chaos in Cyprus league match

A top-flight match in the Cypriot league was thrown into disarray even before a ball was kicked because one of the goalkeepers had no spare shirt.


Six European auto manufacturers have launched a joint campaign to let the cars of tomorrow beam wireless warnings of danger to surrounding motorists.


In the Great State of Serenity, Staying Cool Amid the Flames

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23 -- If you need to flee from a giant fire that threatens to turn your world to ashes, Ronald Garza allowed between bites of an ice cream bar Tuesday, "this is probably the best place to be." By "this" he meant Qualcomm Stadium, now filling with more than 20,000 evacuees and...


Shi'ite Fighters Begin Disarming in Baghdad

A Shi'ite militia disarmament plan that  could end weeks of fighting in Baghdad got off to a slow start  on Monday as Iraq's interim government pursued peace talks with  the rebel-held Sunni Muslim city of Falluja.


A 13-year-old boy dies after being shot during a during a hunting expedition in Devon.


The ranks of independent voters in New Mexico have grown by nearly 20,000 in the last 10 months, a prize pulling President Bush and rival John Kerry to the state again and again.


Roma, 13:55 - CALCIO, ABETE: DONADONI-MATARRESE? MEGLIO STARE TUTTI ZITTI

Giancarlo Abete interviene sul botta e risposta tra Donadoni e Matarrese, che nei giorni scorsi si e...


US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in Baghdad for talks with Iraqi leaders on rising violence.


Baretta (Cisl): collegato e' indebolimento accordi luglio


Some of the world's wealthiest residents are exploiting their connections, expertise and nest eggs to change Africa's fate.


Police are desperately hunting a suspected al-Qaida inspired terrorist cell following the discovery of two "Iraqi style" car bombs.


Here is the complete transcript of the chat with Peeya Rai.


Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to tackle a series of disputes that have long soured neighbourly relations. The issues include the price of water Malaysia supplies to Singapore and the use by Singapore's air force of Malaysian military airspace.


New publications, experiments and breakthroughs in information technology--and what they mean.


Delray Beach Â· A return to one of his favorite and most successful ATP Tour stops wasn't enough to stop Jan-Michael Gambill's slide.


Harmony's Bid Flouts US Law, Says Gold Fields

GOLD Fields, moving to hold its ground in the face of an increasingly hostile takeover battle with Harmony, filed a complaint in a New York district court on Friday in one of many actions taken to stymie Harmony's bid to become the world's biggest gold


WASHINGTON -- Employers showed a decent appetite to hire in May, boosting payrolls by 157,000, the most in two months. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.5 percent.


WORLD No.1 Roger Federer put on a punishing display of power tennis to defeat Lleyton Hewitt 6-0 7-6 (7-3) 6-0 in the US Open men's final today.


Drugs show small effects in Alzheimer's: research

Several new drugs showed early  promise against Alzheimer's disease, but none had a dramatic  effect, demonstrating that the battle against the brain-wasting  illness will be long, researchers said on Monday.


Samsung, local food company wrangle over Internet domain name

Samsung Electronics, South Korea's best-known company and one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile phones, is embroiled in a court battle with a local food supply chain over an Internet domain name, news reports said here Wednesday.


Senator on escort service list admits "sin"

A Republican U.S. senator whose telephone number was discovered in the phone records of a woman accused of running a Washington prostitution ring has apologized publicly for committing "serious sin" in his past.


KABULâTrying to pull off Afghanistan's first national presidential vote this Saturday will be a daunting task in this war-ravaged country largely lacking roads, security, electricity, phones and even literate voters.


Sugarloafers Can See the Mountain in Their Mind's Eye

Although it is a place devoid of glitz, not centrally located and can be windy and cold, Sugarloaf is a mountain that breeds intense loyalty.


Jacqueline Simpson 'not aware' of decision to keep dog and mauled five-year-old apart.


Nokia, le novita' della Mobility Conference 2004

Si Ã¨ aperto a Monaco l'incontro Nokia Mobility Conference, nell'ambito del quale saranno presentate una serie di novitÃ . Fra queste, spiccano tre nuovi terminali dell'azienda finlandese: lo smartphone multimediale


The Queen last night used the occasion of a state visit to Germany to say that she recognised the "appalling suffering of war on both sides".


Comprende 70 mld per guerre in Iraq e Afghanistan


Studentâs Ad Gets a Remake, and Makes the Big Time

In a trend known as consumer-generated content, an 18-year-old student and Apple devotee was hired to make a television commercial for Appleâs new iPod Touch.


Conditions in Belarus Worsen for Opposition After Referendum

November 28, 2004) Conditions have worsened considerably for the democratic opposition in Belarus, since last month s parliamentary elections when a national presidential referendum was adopted to remove any ...


Trend Micro Inc is planning to release antivirus software aimed at the mobile carrier and handset maker markets next June, an executive said as the firm launched a free antivirus-antispam package aimed at the end user.


French citizens flee chaos in Ivory Coast

About 150 American, Australian, Canadian and Spanish nationals gathered at Abidjan's sleek, modern airport. A Spanish air force plane.


Attraverso concessioni a privati, nasce oggi portale Demanio


Hawkeyes beat No. 6 Michigan State 43-36

Tony Freeman scored 22 points and lowly Iowa stunned No. 6 Michigan State 43-36 on Saturday night, snapping the Spartans' 11-game winning streak.


With families every day making agonizing decisions about a loved one in a coma and famous "right-to-die" cases of the past such as Nancy Cruzan and Karen Quinlan, what is it about Terri Schiavo?


TEST opener Justin Langer has reignited the debate over Shoaib Akhtar's performance on the fourth and final day of the second Test in Melbourne when Australia were chasing a modest 126 for victory.


Silicon offsetting - the new green saviour?

IT's positive environmental impact IT, on the face of it, is not very sustainable. New products are introduced in rapid development cycles that encourage wasteful frequent upgrade and replacement.â¦


Toll Brothers profit falls on housing downturn

Luxury home builder Toll Brothers  posted a 79 percent drop in quarterly net income on Thursday, hurt by a downturn in the U.S. housing market.


Russia promotes language as symbol of resurgence

Russia has launched a campaign to  promote the national language after almost two decades of  retreat -- to match the country's increasing economic and  political confidence.


Egypt's south-east Sinai peninsula is a sea-and-desert playground drawing hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. The most numerous foreigners are Israelis, and they flock to the Sinai in larger numbers than to any other destination.


Lisbona, 18:54 - F1, PORTOGALLO SI CANDIDA: UN GP NEL CIRCUITO DELL'ALGARVE

Fuori da 11 anni dal calendario della Formula Uno (l'Estoril fu cancellato nel 1997), il Portogallo ...


Baghdad, "rapiti tre cittadini britannici"

Stando a fonti ministeriali riservate, i tre britannici presi in ostaggio a Baghdad sono stati prelevati dalle loro case senza opporre resistenza. Sarebbero tutti civili. Il rapimento Ã¨ avvenuto intorno all


Decapitation Of British Hostage Shown On Internet

An Islamist website has posted a video showing the beheading of Kenneth Bigley, a British man taken hostage in Iraq. The man is seen pleading to British Prime Minister Tony Blair.


Edwards Casts Early Vote in North Carolina

Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards interrupted a final state-hopping campaign blitz on Friday to cast his ballot in his home state of North Carolina, which Democrats acknowledge the Kerry-Edwards ticket has slim chance of carrying.


Belgium on edge after thwarting Qaeda jail break

Belgium stepped up security on Friday against a possible terrorist attack after arresting 14 suspected Islamic militants and thwarting what it said was a plot to spring an al Qaeda suspect from jail.


Sporting News picks Tomlinson over Manning as NFL's best player

ST. LOUIS - Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was selected the best player in the NFL by the Sporting News, ahead of reigning co-MVP Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts.


Chiefs' skid ends with all-around effort in the nick of time

BALTIMORE -- The Kansas City Chiefs have three words for all us know-it-alls out there who have spent the past three weeks questioning their mettle, their offseason decision-making and everything short of their manhood: Not so fast.


ROC MINISTERS ARRIVES IN CHILE FOR APEC MEETING

Santiago, Chile, Nov. 16 (CNA) ROC Minister of Economic Affairs Ho Mei-yueh and Minister of Finance Lin Chuan arrived in the Chilean capital of Santiago Tuesday to attend an annual ministerial-level meeting


The Associated Press. HINTON, W.Va. -- Record Powerball winner Jack Whittaker said Thursday that illegal drugs killed his 17-year-old granddaughter, and he wants to find the "drug-using friends" who gave them to her and put them in jail.


Nothing clarifies the mind quite like having to win or die. So Vermont's Catamounts, whose season ends if they don't win the Hockey East tournament, came to Commonwealth Ave. last night with a fierce focus, shrugging off an early deficit to beat defending champion Boston University, 3-2, in the opener of their best-of-three quarterfinal series before a subdued 3,977 at ...


New Afghan Cabinet Adds Technocrats, Cuts Warlords

After weeks of deliberations, Afghanistan's president, Hamid Karzai, announced his new cabinet on Thursday night, offering a lineup largely free of wartime commanders and heavy on technocrats.


Out-of-County Drivers Will Get One Warning

By Barbara Hollingsworth  By Barbara Hollingsworth  THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL  Out-of-town drivers will have to learn faster from their parking mistakes.


Israel's Sharon Agrees to Changes to W. Bank Barrier

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon agreed to  changes in the route of Israel's West Bank barrier on Monday  but insisted on keeping key Jewish settlement blocks inside,  political sources said.


Rescue teams scale down the sea and air search for a boy missing since he and a friend capsized in a rowing boat.


Former secretary sentenced to eight years over plot to sell secret formula.


Israeli police fail to probe settler violence: report

Nearly all investigations by Israeli   police into reports of violence by Jewish settlers against   Palestinians end in failure, a report by an Israeli human   rights group said on Monday.


The Java Studio Enterprise 7 platform, available now, offers a collaboration feature called Code-Aware that allows distributed teams of developers in different buildings and different continents work together on projects, according to Sun.


Oct. 26, 2004 - The US-European spacecraft Cassini-Huygens on Tuesday made a historic flyby of Titan, Saturn's largest moon, passing so low as to almost touch the fringes of its atmosphere.


Almost 20 percent of the female cadets at The Citadel last spring reported being sexually assaulted since enrolling at the state military college, according to results of a survey released by the school Wednesday.


Microsoft steers 'R2' server for '05 release

com October 18, 2004, 9:58 AM PT. This fourth priority's main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.


French, British tourists kidnapped in Ethiopia

MEKELE, Ethiopia -- At least a dozen European tourists were kidnapped in remote northeastern Ethiopia, a barren expanse of volcanoes and ancient salt mines where bandits and rebels operate, diplomats and local businessmen said yesterday.


Julia dÃ  scandalo in 'Closer' ma solo a parole: niente nudo

Roma, 8 dicembre 2004 - Preparatevi alla Julia Roberts piÃ¹ spinta e trasgressiva che abbiate mai visto (anzi: sentito) : venerdÃ¬ 9 arriva sugli schermi italiani 'Closer', il film diretto da Mike Nichols (quello di 'Il laureato'), e tratto dall'omonima


Inmates Will Replace Migrants in Colorado Fields

As migrant farm laborers avoid Colorado because of tough new immigration laws, the state is offering prisoners to help in the harvest.


UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations is taking the first steps to expand its presence in Iraq outside Baghdad to the cities of Basra and Erbil but is planning to have only about 25 electoral specialists in the country ahead of the scheduled Jan. 30 elections, a UN spokesman said yesterday.


When it comes to touting his company's software, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is never one to mince words. But when it's the principle of free speech versus the almighty dollar, the bad boy of Silicon Valley is a veritable shrinking violet. [Missing Links]


Cominciato anche il ponte aereo per l'operazione Leonte


New Cellphone Networks Seen as Risky Bets

U.S. wireless companies are investing  billions of dollars in networks that deliver video and music to  cellphones, but some investors worry whether the new services  will turn a profit.


Home loan demand slumps despite lower rates

U.S. mortgage applications fell for a second consecutive week, reflecting a drop in demand for home purchase and refinancing loans even as interest rates sank, an industry group said on Wednesday.


Fujimori Flown Back to Peru To Face Charges

LIMA, Peru, Sept. 22 -- Former president Alberto Fujimori was extradited to Peru on Saturday after seven years of self-imposed exile to face charges of corruption and human rights violations.


Wal-Mart Abandons Online Movie Downloads

The retreat for Wal-Mart follows the companyâs 2005 decision to abandon efforts to build an online DVD rental service.


Japan proposes FTA talks with South Korea in January

IBUSUKI, Japan: Japan's Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura proposed Saturday Japan and South Korea hold talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) as early as January next year.


Airline raises charges after fuel costs jump

BRISBANE, Australia Virgin Blue, Australia's second-biggest airline, has increased surcharges on all tickets as the cost of jet fuel soared.


An opposition group in India burns the $2,500 "people's car" in effigy, charging that Tata Motors usurped farmers' lands for a factory.


Faced   with a federal perjury rap, the diminutive performer held a press   conference Monday, where she declared that she is the victim of a "witch   hunt against the hip-hop industry."


MUMBAI: Reliance Energy chairman Anil Ambani tonight refused to join issues with his elder brother Mukesh Ambani on the raging battle between them.


KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza  - Unidentified gunmen dragged a judge from the governing Hamas Islamist movement out of a taxi and shot him dead in front of his courthouse in Gaza on Wednesday, increasing fears of a Palestinian civil war.


By Clint Cooper, Chattanooga Times/Free Press, Tenn.  Dec. 19--Talk about getting up close and personal with your video game.


Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Nolan accepted the San Francisco 49ers' head coaching position yesterday and began to negotiate a contract to take over the team that had the NFL's worst record last season.


Johnson & Johnson to Pay $25.4 Billion for Guidant

Johnson & Johnson agreed to acquire Guidant Corp. for $25.4 billion, adding electrical devices for treating heart disease to a lineup of thousands of health products including Band-Aids and cardiac stents.


Commissioner says NFL keen to court women fans

The NFL is keen to court women fans and is working on the best strategy to attract them to a traditionally male-oriented sport, Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday.


An update to Age of Empires from MacSoft smooths gameplay with improved networking support and other enhancements.


Russia School Standoff Ends With 200 Dead

BESLAN, Russia - The three-day hostage siege at a school in southern Russia ended in chaos and bloodshed Friday, after witnesses said Chechen militants set off bombs and Russian commandos stormed the building. Hostages fled in terror, many of them children who were half-naked and covered in blood...


Cagliari, 16:29 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI: CONVOCATI PER LA LAZIO

Franco Colomba ha convocato 21 giocatori per Cagliari-Lazio di domani.


Mladic Said Hiding Between Bosnia and Serbia -Leader

War crimes fugitive Ratko Mladic is  believed to be hiding in the border regions of Serbia and  neighboring Bosnia, pro-Western Serbian President Boris Tadic  was quoted as saying on Friday.


One survivor, three dead in Panama plane crash

Rescue crews in Panama found an American girl on Tuesday who survived a plane crash that killed the other three people on board, including a wealthy California investor, authorities said.


A study into online music piracy suggests record sales in the US have fallen because of online piracy.


Ralph Nader is again off Florida's presidential ballot, at least for now. Circuit Judge P. Kevin Davey on Wednesday ordered that Nader's name be removed from the November ballot, finding that the Reform Party — which nominated Nader — isn't a legitimate party under state law. Davey also ordered that four counties that have already mailed absentee ballots listing Nader send out amended ballots without his name.


Le autoritÃ  hanno varato un piano d'emergenzaper assistere le circa 20 mila persone colpite                                                  Pakistan, tempeste e valanghe 260 morti, centinaia di dispersi                                                                                Falso allarme terremoto coinvolge anche l'Afghanistan


Report: Government secrecy dips slightly

Federal officials unsealed more classified documents in 2005 but shrouded data elsewhere by claiming more legal privileges in court, a coalition of watchdog groups reported Saturday.


Italian Stefano Baldini won the Olympic men's marathon overnight after a spectator dashed on to the course late in the race and bundled the then leader Vanderlei de Lima into the crowd.


U.N. OK's tribunal on Lebanon political killings

The United Nations signed an  agreement on Tuesday as a first step in creating a tribunal  that would try suspects in the 2005 murder of former Lebanese  Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri and other anti-Syrian figures.


When the New Hampshire and Rhode Island football teams met a year ago, the stat crew had a heavy workload because the teams combined to score 95 points -- 55 by URI. And the rematch today at URI's Meade Stadium could be another high-scoring game, according to Rams coach Tim Stowers.


Sean Penn is to play gay San Francisco politician Harvey Milk, and Matt Damon his assassin, in a new film from director Gus Van Sant.


Belfast's Black Santa raises at least Â£180,000 in his annual Christmas sit-out for charity.


Weymouth: Many say that Yasser Arafat's death is a turning point in the Middle East. Do you see it that way? Abbas: Arafat was a symbolic leader for the Palestinian people.


Russia calls for new economic world order

ST PETERSBURG, Russia  - Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Sunday for the creation of a new world economic order that gives greater clout to fast-growing emerging nations.


Stephen Yeonas Jr. sent a bunch of college students shopping without a budget -- and he doesn't regret it.


Campbell Soup Company Announces the Webcast of Its Second Quarter 2007 Results

Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) invites interested shareowners,  investors and consumers to listen to its second quarter 2007 earnings  conference call live over the Internet on Friday, February 16, 2007 at  10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.


N.S. premier not planning spending spree, despite flood of expectations

HALIFAX (CP) - Much like a lottery winner faced with long lost friends and relatives looking for a piece of him, Nova Scotia Premier John Hamm tried to dampen expectations Sunday on how his government will spend its newly acquired offshore wealth.


Bush, Kerry Teams Work on Debate Agreement

NEW YORK Sept. 20, 2004 - Negotiators for President Bush and Sen. John Kerry are working on a final agreement for the presidential debates that both sides hope will give them an edge in the final weeks of the campaign.


Richard North Patterson Eyes the White House

The novelist talks to TIME's Andrea Sachs about his new novel The Race.


Sony unveils hand-powered digital camera

Sony on Thursday unveiled a prototype digital camera shaped like a pizza cutter with a wheel that can be turned to generate enough power to take pictures.


French minister says "non, merci" to cloned bifteck

Americans may eat it if they want, but the agriculture minister of France said on Thursday that if offered a dish of cloned meat, he'd have to say "non".


Pakistan Says It Has Foiled Terror Plots

Pakistan has arrested at least five al-Qaida-linked terrorists who were plotting suicide attacks on government leaders and the U.S. Embassy, officials announced Saturday.


Police investigate whether a woman who died after being attacked at her house was followed home.


IFFI is the most happening thing in Goa, currently.


With South Carolina win, McCain is front-runner again

Loss is major setback for Huckabee. Romney remains contender with win in Nevada.


âDan in Real Lifeâ is neither wildly farcical nor mockingly cruel, but rather, for the most part, winningly gentle and observant.


Wireless Internet Going to City in Amazon

By SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS  Santa Clara, Calif.- If the Internet can reach the middle of the Amazon jungle, then it can probably reach anywhere.


Chinese state media said Tuesday that reported cases of HIV/AIDS jumped 30 percent in 2006, compared to the year previous, with intravenous drug use the main source of infection.


Lo strappo leghista in aiuto del premier                                                                                di MASSIMO GIANNINI


World leaders promise an Indian Ocean tsunami early warning system after being urged to honour cash pledges.


Miami, LA top list of cellphone chatterers

Look who's talking! People in Miami   and Los Angeles chat on their cell phones more than any other   Americans, according to a survey of cell phone use in major   cities.


New York Yankees Team Report - October 3

(Sports Network) - The New York Yankees will close out the regular season this afternoon, as they battle the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a three-game series at SkyDome.


Salvato l'altro figlio di due anni affidato alla vicina


Tom Lehman gave himself a third straight chance at ending nearly five years of frustration, making two eagles Saturday to overcome a few glitches with the


Pacific Rim leaders start to arrive for APEC summit following ...

SANTIAGO, Chile (CP) - As leaders from Pacific Rim economies gathered for a weekend summit on trade and security issues, their government ministers on Thursday were wrapping up talks on similar issues and jockeying for one-on-one meetings to press their


Maryland's U.S. senators introduced legislation yesterday that would provide $1.5 billion over 10 years in dedicated funding for Metro provided that the District, Maryland and Virginia together guarantee to match that amount.


John Danforth is resigning as US ambassador to the United Nations, bringing to an end his short tenure in New York and comes at a time of awkward


A police officer speaks about the moment she was shot in the leg in a raid at a pub on New Year's Eve.


Armenians vote for a new president Tuesday amid growing unease that Kosovo's declaration of independence could increase secessionist pressure in breakaway territories in the Caucasus and other former Soviet regions.


50 Cent: European tour off if Kanye wins

U.S. rapper 50 Cent has "temporarily postponed" his European tour, prompting questions over whether he has retired from making music. The star is currently poised to lose a chart battle with rival Kanye West. He vowed to quit the music business if his album Curtis was outsold by West's Graduation. A spokeswoman for 50 Cent refused to comment on his retirement plans. She said that "unforeseen circumstances" had led to the temporary postponement of his planned European tour.


Ofelia Boudaguian says she hoped for fair treatment when she and her family came to the United States in 1995, after years of suffering discrimination and violence in Latvia.


Sfilata parigina tutta a tinte forti e ritmi seducenti


Is the âmidlife crisisâ the newest excuse for poor behavior?


One of the men most wanted for war crimes committed during the Bosnia war has surrendered to the Serbian authorities. Ljubisa Beara was indicted two years ago for alleged war crimes committed in the town of


Astronauts Piers Sellers and Mike Fossum climbed out of an airlock on the international space station Saturday, starting a spacewalk to fix the complex's rail transporter and test whether a boom can be used to make repairs to the space shuttle.


Al-Sadr Ignores Truce Accord, AFP Says, Citing Iraqi Government

Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Moqtada al-Sadr, the Iraqi Shiite Muslim cleric leading an insurgency in Najaf, has failed to act on promises to disarm his militia in the city, Agence France- Presse reported, citing the Interior Ministry.


Patricia C. Dunn, the former chairwoman of Hewlett-Packard, and four other people will be named in indictments expected to be filed by CaliforniaÂs attorney general today in the spying case at the company, according to lawyers involved in the case.


Spain arrests four Moroccans in connection with Madrid attacks

The Spanish security services arrested this Tuesday in a southern suburbs of Madrid four members of a family, suspected of being involved in the terrorist attacks of Madrid last March 11.


Filipinos celebrate Valentine's Day discreetly

The days before and after February 14 are red-hot for the Philippines' motel industry.


Many young people on the fast track to fat paydays in the financial industry are choosing to forgo M.B.A. programs.


ABC News Suicide Bomber Rams US Convoy in Iraq

Iraqi National Guard members arrests petrol black marketeers in Baghdad Monday Nov. 29, 2004. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed). BAGHDAD, Iraq Nov 30, 2004 - A suicide bomber detonated a car packed with explosives