India's Tata seen making big technical leap with Jaguar purchase

India's Tata Motors, named front-runner to buy Ford's Jaguar and Land Rover units, could make a huge technological leap and save years of development by acquiring the car icons, analysts said.


US authorities in Iraq probe phone contracts

US authorities in Iraq have put on hold hundreds of millions of dollars worth of mobile telephone contracts, while they investigate allegations that the bidding process was hijacked by associates of the new Iraqi governing council.


Crude oil prices rose for the third day in a row Friday with the latest attack on Iraq's oil infrastructure keeping supply worries front and center.


Toyota Q3 beats expectations on sales jump, yen

Toyota Motor Corp.  posted a near-20 percent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday on brisk sales in North America and Europe, and kept its forecasts for a seventh straight year of record earnings intact.


Intel readies 'East Fork' digital home PC platform

Intel is gearing up to create a Centrino-style brand and platform for 'digital home'-oriented PCs, it has emerged. Codenamed 'East Fork' - after the Ohio state park, apparently - the platform centres on 'Smithfield


Solo city as it landed in heavy rain around dusk on Tuesday after a flight from Jakarta. Other sources were giving different numbers on casualties.


Daria Bignardi e la tv le pagelle 'barbariche'

I reality? Non vanno poi cosÃ¬ male. Il mio sogno? Berlusconi in studio. La conduttrice commenta l'autunno televisivo


China has sought to play down election eve criticism of the US by a leading architect of its foreign policy, saying Beijing had clarified the issue with Washington .


Parma, 20:15 - CALCIO, PARMA; COLY: CON LA ROMA FATALI I TROPPI ERRORI

Dopo il poker subito dalla Roma, il difensore del Parma Ferdinand Coly: "Abbiamo sbagliato troppo.


A widely-suspected terrorist connection became an official claim when Russian authorities said they found traces of explosives in the wreckage of one of two passenger jets that crashed almost simultaneously, killing all 90 people on board.


The entertainment industry is pondering its next move in the wake of a legal setback delivered Thursday, August 19. On that day, a Federal appeals court in San Francisco


Rock act Lostprophets win best British band at the Kerrang! awards for the second year running.


24% spesa famiglie, terzo posto in bilancio dopo casa e cibo


In a tight job market, the right mix of skills and industry expertise can translate into a long and fruitful IT career. Columnist Jim Lanzalotto discusses how the market is shaping up for 2007.


E' stata la donna a denunciarlo dopo essere stata segregata


Merrill Lynch & Co., the biggest U.S.  brokerage, on Tuesday said quarterly profit fell slightly amid  sharply higher expenses, but its shares rose as a 21 percent  jump in revenue helped the firm beat expectations.


Facing N.C.A.A., the Best Defense Is a Legal Team

Outside law firms have become the nexus for law and order in college sports, creating an increasingly lucrative revolving door of lawyers and the N.C.A.A.


No. 10 Oklahoma looking for better start

On his first snap as Oklahoma's starting quarterback, Paul Thompson dropped back, faked a handoff and launched a deep ball that a wide-open receiver couldn't quite reach, even with a dive.


By WERDER, Eric  FARM VIEW by ERIC WERDER   --------------------   --------------------   RECENTLY Henry van der Heyden said farmers should expect $4 per kilogram of milksolids for the next 10 years. He must be joking.


London: Drinks firm Red Bull has bought the Jaguar team on Formula Oneâs deadline day, ending months of uncertainty triggered by Fordâs withdrawal from the sport.


Internet crime is becoming a major commercial activity, a report by security firm Symantec says.


Militari e polizia riuniti per avviare riforme politiche


Catania, 23:14 - CALCIO, MORTO POLIZIOTTO; MEDICI: DECESSO PER ESALAZIONI BOMBA

L'ispettore capo di polizia Filippo Raciti è morto alle 22:10 per arresto cardio-respiratorio...


ASIA/PAKISTAN - La Commissione ÂGiustizia e PaceÂ della Conferenza Episcopale chiede al Ministero degli Esteri di non sostenere la legge sulla blasfemia allÂestero Lahore (Agenzia Fides) - Non appoggiare le applicazioni della Âlegge sulla blasfemiaÂ allÂestero, soprattutto nei casi delle comunitÃ  pakistane emigrate: Ã¨ quanto chiede la Commissione nazionale ÂGiustizia e PaceÂ del Pakistan al Ministero degli Affa...


Canada offers up to 500 observers for Ukraine election

OTTAWA (CP) - Canada is offering to send up to 500 observers to Ukraine for that country's re-run election Dec. 26.


Jets Deliver Message About Behavior of Fans at Gate D

A tradition of halftime harassment at Jets home games ended Sunday when the sale of alcohol was banned and access to the two spiral ramps at Gate D was blocked.


The government has appealed to kidnappers holding hostage Kenneth Bigley in Iraq to make contact -- but still ruled out negotiations or ransom payment.


Manmohan Trip: PM To Raise Issues Of UN Reforms, Terrorism

New Delhi, Sept. 19 (NNN): Making a strong pitch for United Nations reforms and restructuring of the Security Council, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday left for a nine-day trip to Britain and the United States.


Scuola, dispersi e bocciati 130mila studenti in meno

Per la prima volta il ministero della Pubblica Istruzione fornisce i dati sugli abbandoni. Ecco cosa succede in Italia


Using a mobile phone before going to bed could stop you getting a decent night's sleep, research suggests.


Drifters quizzed over French nurse beheading

Police are questioning four drifters and a former psychiatric patient in a French hospital bloodbath the ended with one nurse beheaded and another stabbed to death, officials say.


JERUSALEM - Facing unrelenting criticism from Jewish settlers, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Monday that nothing would deter him from pushing forward with his plan to pull out of the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank.    Also Monday, scattered fighting in the Gaza Strip killed at least five Palestinian militants, including two Palestinians who infiltrated Israel from Gaza early Monday and were shot in a lengthy gunbattle...


Sony warns that it does not expect profits at its home electronics business to recover  in the normally busy Christmas season.


La circolare del ministero dell'Istruzione britannico agli insegnanti"Per rispondere alla maestra meglio avere trenta secondi di tempo"                                            Basta con la mano alzata in classe "Penalizza gli scolari timidi"                                                                                La decisione nasce dopo uno studio che dimostra come alcuni studentirestino indietro a scuola perchÃ© non hanno il coraggio di farsi avanti


At least 17 Pakistani soldiers and some civilians are reported to have been killed in an attack on an army vehicle in Swat.


Recording companies to allow legal file swap

LOS ANGELES -- Three recording companies have agreed to make music available to be shared and sold over an online file-swapping service that aims to lure music fans away from rival services where trading of music and movies remains unfettered.


Briton accused over E Guinea coup 'kidnapped'

A Briton alleged to be the mastermind behind a foiled coup in Equatorial Guinea has been "kidnapped" and his legal team has lost contact with him, his lawyer said Monday.


Nortel Met Promise in 1st-Half '04 Earns

Nortel Networks Corp. NT.TO NT.N  filed 2004 first-half earnings that were in line with previous  estimates on Tuesday, meeting a promise to investors and  nudging it a step closer to the release of up-to-date results.


Ideas & Trends: When the Limits Push Back

Risk takers like Steve Fossett stir controversy and fascination by pushing the limits, but the pursuit of a daring dream can also be the quickest way to find a nightmare.


Digging Out From One Storm, Hit Hard by Another

The lights went out about 2 am Sunday for the Patel family here, just as they did 23 days earlier. Through the night the family listened to the rain dripping into


Spain arrests 3 believed linked to Madrid bombings

Spanish police arrested three people on  Thursday suspected of aiding the escape of Islamic militants  after the 2004 Madrid train bombings, police said.


US authorities are probing Societe Generale and events linked to the trading problems that cost the bank $7.19bn.


The newspaper publisher and television station operator said fourth-quarter profit dropped 70 percent, hurt by a write-down and less political advertising revenue.


Racconto' tutto alla madre che pero' non le credette


Oil Dips, Watches Heating Stocks, Weather

Oil prices slipped on Tuesday but remained well above $48 a barrel as dealers weighed up whether a thin cushion of heating fuel in the United States would be sufficient to meet winter demand.


Home secretary pledges local crime figures and drive to cut offending through better designed technology.


Open-Serena Sets Sights Back on Top Spot

Serena Williams has her sights set on  regaining the No. 1 world ranking after staging a miraculous  comeback to beat Lindsay Davenport 2-6 6-3 6-0 on Saturday for  her second Australian Open title in three years.


Asian Stocks Rise for Fourth Day in US Trading; Sony Climbs

Asian stocks rose in US trading. Sony Corp. gained after the world's No. 2 consumer-electronics maker agreed to resolve a dispute over patents related to digital cameras.


Taiwanese PC vendor Acer has purchased 75 percent of the parent company of European electronics maker Packard Bell for €31 million ($45.8 million), Acer said in a statement to the Taiwan Stock Exchange Thursday.


Npower becomes the latest firm to announce cuts to residential fuel bills after the fall in wholesale gas prices.


Lo hanno decretato i buyer che parteciperanno a Tti a Rimini


As Camilo Villegas bent over to put his peg in the ground late yesterday, work came to a screeching halt at the front end of the first tee box. There was a makeshift stage to disassemble, yes, but with a golf ball set to scream their way, well, the workers had a safety issue to address.


U.N. Urges Expansion of Tsunami Warning System to Indian Ocean

A tsunami warning system should be in place in South Asia and Southeast Asia within a year, the U.N. said.


Prc insoddisfatta "posizioni distanti",fiduciosi Rnp e Udeur


Rights group urges Kenya to allow protests

Kenya's government should order police to stop using lethal force against protesters, a U.S.-based rights group said on Sunday as the nation braced for three days of opposition rallies over disputed December 27 polls.


High-risk driver plan, law appear at odds

Insurance Commissioner Julianne M. Bowler says she doesn't need legislative approval to change the way high-risk drivers are apportioned among companies in Massachusetts, but a provision in her sweeping measure dealing with auto insurance discounts appears to run afoul of existing law.


Israel Kills Top Hamas Rocket Maker in Gaza Strike

Israel killed the top bombmaker and rocket engineer of the Hamas militant group on Thursday in an airstrike in Gaza City, days before a key parliamentary vote on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Gaza pullout plan.


Microsoftâs Profit Rises Despite Xbox Charge

Microsoft said it eked out a gain in net profit despite taking a $1 billion charge to pay for repairs to its Xbox 360 game consoles.


NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - The United States sent more ammunition on Saturday to Lebanon, whose army is struggling to defeat a group of heavily armed Islamist militants holed up inside a Palestinian refugee camp.


After First Debate, Both Sides Work Hard to Sway Perceptions

The presidential campaigns have mounted energetic efforts to influence the press, and public, perceptions of Thursday's debate.


Saddam case judge accused of being biased

The chief prosecutor in Saddam Hussein's genocide trial demanded that the presiding judge step down, accusing him Wednesday of bias toward the deposed leader and his co-defendants.


Toronto beats Boston as AL East race heats up

Frank Thomas smacked three home runs to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 and tighten the American League East race on Monday.


Prodi: Italia ha mantenuto fermi i punti ritenuti essenziali


Another formula for hydrogen fuel pellets

Blog: PNNL says go for ammonia borane, not sodium borohydride, for hydrogen


"I'm profoundly saddened. He was a colleague, a friend and a hero who possessed fierce inner strength, boundless energy and unwavering hope.


Australia thump New Zealand by seven wickets to move into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.


Pakistan on high alert, bans religious gatherings after car bomb ...

MULTAN, Pakistan  - Troops patrolled the streets of central Pakistan's Multan city as protestors hurled stones and clerics leading midday prayers condemned a car bomb attack that killed 41 Sunni Muslims a day earlier.


Microsoft has filed seven more lawsuits against spammers, this time targeting those who violate the "brown-paper wrapper" provision of the CAN-SPAM law, which sets rules for sexually oriented e-mail solicitations.


Stock futures extended gains on Friday as government data showed May consumer prices, excluding food and energy, grew less than expected, underscoring optimism about continued economic growth while inflation moderates.


Google shares crossed a much-anticipated high-water mark that highlights the companyÂs explosive growth since its initial public offering in 2004.


Two British soldiers who died fighting the Taleban in southern Afghanistan are named.


Broken by brute force and swiped from shelves The activation method used by Microsoft to protect Vista from piracy is under attack on multiple fronts.â¦


For an Iraqi Soldier, the Battle in Fallujah Is Personal

For a lieutenant who gave his last name as Mustafa, one of 2,000 Iraqi soldiers fighting alongside U.S. troops for control of this  insurgent-occupied city, the battle for Fallujah was personal.


Embracing a new gadget indubitably means parting with some hard earned dinero. But eMachines, purchased by Gateway Inc. , is offering next-generation technology at this-generation prices.


Update 8: Nigerian Union Threatens Oil Industry

Nigeria's main oil workers union threatened to join a nationwide strike and shut down the nation's oil industry as a court rejected a government attempt Wednesday to halt the work stoppage.


Coach Inc. , the upscale U.S. accessories retailer, on Wednesday raised its earnings estimate for its just-ended quarter on stronger-than-expected sales and continued margin improvement.


Kidd's lack of playing time hurting Nets

Having Jason Kidd available for roughly 20 minutes a night is costing the New Jersey Nets. The New York Knicks took advantage of Kidd's rationed minutes to get back in the game early and then capitalized on


Annozero, oltre tre milioni per lite Mastella-Santoro


Kevin Keegan will write a letter of apology to referee Steve Dunn for his foul-mouthed tunnel tirade at St James' Park on Sunday - but remains unrepentant about his post-match media comments.


Erubiel Durazo hit three homers and drove in all five of Oakland's runs, and Mark Mulder became the majors' first 16-game winner by pitching the Athletics to a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.


Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has been admitted to hospital, his spokesman has told the BBC.


State elections in the former East Germany are expected to see a resurgence by far right parties.


Yahoo Joins Trend to Personalize Searches

Following a recent industry trend, Internet giant Yahoo Inc. is adding new search engine tools that will enable users to create personal folders and share their favorite links with others.


Treviso, 19:50 - CALCIO, TREVISO: SEDUTA POMERIDIANA

Seduta pomeridiana per il Treviso. Lavoro tecnico-tattico. Seduta differenziata per Giovanni Fietta ...


Su base mensile i prezzi sono cresciuti dello 0,2%


The mayor of the tiny UK Pacific colony of Pitcairn pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges, reports say.


Ex-Astronaut Says NASA Asteroid Report Flawed

DALLAS, Texas -- A former Apollo astronaut blasted the U.S. space agency today in its handling of a Congressionally-mandated study on dealing with the threat of Near Earth Objects (NEOs) striking the Earth.


SocGen launches rights issue at deep discount

Societe Generale, the French bank reeling  from a rogue trading scandal, launched a rights issue at a  steep discount on Monday, aiming to raise 5.5 billion euros  ($7.97 billion) to bolster its balance sheet.


Arafat, Icon of Palestinian Cause, Dead at 75

Yasser Arafat, the guerrilla icon turned  Nobel Peace Prize winner who ended up isolated and locked in  renewed conflict with Israel, died on Thursday, his dream of a  Palestinian state unfulfilled. He was 75.


Actress Denise Richards tries to stop her ex-husband Charlie Sheen having their daughters to stay overnight.


Digital Music Sales Grow, but at Slower Rate

Digital music, distributed online or by mobile networks, accounted for $2.9 billion in sales worldwide, up from $2.1 billion a year earlier, the industryâs international trade group said.


Belarus Burma Burundi USA Journos Freedom Awards

The Committee to Protect Journalists will honor four journalists - from Belarus, Burma, Burundi, and the United States - with 2004 International Press Freedom Awards in November.


Three arrested in Germany for planning terror attacks

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of planning terror attacks, German Defence Minister Franz-Josef Jung told German television on Wednesday, speaking of "an imminent threat".


Parliament's security staff lose parliament security data

Laptop goes MIA from Westminster A laptop containing information about Parliament's security systems disappeared from, er, the department responsible for Parliament's security last week, claims the Daily Telegraph. According to the paper, the machine belonged to an official working for the Serjeant at Arms, and disappeared from inside the parliamentary estate.â¦


Spammers get taste of their own medicine

Internet users are being given the chance to hit back at the spammers that have become the scourge of the web, thanks to free software being distributed by Lycos Europe, the internet portal.


The board of US media firm Dow Jones votes to back a $5bn takeover by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation.


Golf: The ball finds the hole as Mickelson shoots 59

POIPU BEACH, Hawaii Phil Mickelson ran away from his three opponents with a 13-under 59 to win the Grand Slam of Golf by five shots.


US regulators say recent newspaper ads for AstraZeneca's Crestor, a cholesterol-lowering drug, are false or misleading. An unusual letter from the Food and Drug Administration, sent Wednesday, dismissed as


A sales guy at the electronics store tried to make a point about the relative picture quality of the high-end plasma and LCD TV sets lining the walls.


Fidelity Investments and American Announce New AAdvantage Program Agreement

FORT WORTH, Texas and BOSTON, Sept. 14  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines and Fidelity Investments today announced Fidelity's participation in the AAdvantage(R) program.


At Senate Hearing, Rice Cites Progress in Training Iraq Forces

Condoleezza Rice's confirmation as secretary of state is nearly certain, but she faced tough questions on Iraq and terrorism.


Professore alla Sapienza, fu senatore dal 1983 al 1987


The world has tried--and failed--to weaken Palestinian radicals by isolating them. It's time for a change of course


Peterson to Present Unified Front to Jury

Aphrodite Jones, a crime writer, holds up a special edition of the Redwood City Daily News, after the announcement of a first degree murder verdict in the Scott Peterson case, outside of the courthouse in Redwood City, Calif.


Shocked delight as Israel sends aid to Sudan refugees

In what Israeli officials are calling a first, Israel is sending some $20,000 in aid to Sudan to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis there.


British Oscar winner Rachel Weisz to star in 'Smart People'

British actress Rachel Weisz, this year's Oscar winner for best supporting actress for her role in "The Constant Gardener," will star with American actors Dennis Quaid and Thomas Haden Church in "Smart People."


Israeli Parliament to Vote on Gaza Withdrawal Plan

The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, winds up a second day of debate on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's controversial disengagement plan, with a vote on the issue planned for later Tuesday night.


The secretary of state often is described as the president's principal foreign policy adviser, but the definition does not always match reality. Certainly not in the case of Colin Powell.


An electricity employee in India's Maharashtra state is suspended after cutting the chief minister's power over unpaid bills.


President Bush introduced Former Police Commissioner and military man Bernard Kerik as his choice to be the next cabinet member in charge of Homeland Security on Friday.


Abortion pill compound fights breast cancer: study

The chemical compound in the  abortion pill RU-486 blocked formation in mice of breast tumors  caused by a mutant gene blamed in many women's breast and  ovarian cancers, researchers found.


Republican presidential candidate John McCain slammed former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for mismanagement of the war on terror in a campaign speech in South Carolina


Iraq Gives Rebels Hours to Give Up, Battle Rages

NAJAF, Iraq  - Iraq warned Shi'ite rebels besieged  in a shrine in Najaf to surrender or face an attack later on  Tuesday that would "wipe them out," as government forces  entered the battle zone for the first time.


US scientists decode human chromosome 16

Scientists with the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (JGI) have finished sequencing and analyzing human chromosome 16, a JGI press release said Wednesday.


Analysts say Israel's car-bomb assassination of Palestinian Izz el-Deen al-Sheikh Khalil in Syria on Sunday as both a none too subtle warning to Damascus not to support terrorists from its soil, and a direct blow aimed at Hamas leadership, reports The


BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqi authorities claimed on Sunday to have captured Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, the most wanted member of Saddam Hussein's ousted dictatorship, but there was confusion over the report, as the Iraqi defense minister said word of his arrest was "baseless."   There have been incorrect reports of al-Douri's arrest in the past as U.S. and Iraqi forces hunt for the man who was once one of Saddam's most senior deputies...


Researchers at Rice University on Monday made public a bug in Google Desktop Search that could let hackers secretly search the contents of a user's hard drive.


Files reveal struggles of The New Leader

George Orwell, Arthur Miller and Bertrand Russell have been among its contributors. Influential texts have included Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev's then-secret denunciation of Stalin and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter From a Birmingham Jail."


The three devastating bombings today signify a clear escalation in the TalibanÂs violent tactics.


Three former agents of the New York office of the Drug Enforcement Administration filed a defamation lawsuit against NBC Universal studios, claiming the movie âAmerican Gangsterâ libeled D.E.A. agents.


With Onions No Longer the Top Suspect, the Search for E. Coli Resumes

Almost a week after saying it had zeroed in on the probable cause of the outbreak, investigators say that they may never learn the cause with certainty.


Stewart asks to start serving her prison sentence

Hoping to put the ordeal of the last several months behind her, business executive Martha Stewart said yesterday that she wants to begin serving her prison


Hot Ogilvie Stays on Top at Bob Hope Classic

Joe Ogilvie continued his excellent  form at the $4.7 million Bob Hope Classic on Friday, firing a  six-under 66 to grab the third round clubhouse lead.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals is losing money. But it has at least one drug that makes the future look brighter.


Israel begins freeing some Palestinian prisoners

RAMALLAH, West Bank, Israel  - Israel released dozens of Palestinian prisoners on Friday as part of a U.S.-backed deal to bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas after Hamas Islamists took over the Gaza Strip last month.


The struggling maker of the Treo smart phone reportedly lets go 100 employees to trim expenses, although the company isn't talking.


Sky is 'silly' to whine about HD for All

Putting technology before content Comment Satellite broadcaster Sky's public affairs chief, Martin Le Jeune, is correct: HDTV is not a fundamental human right. Neither is standard-definition TV. But that doesn't mean it should be limited to two providers, his own company and cable broadcaster Virgin Media.â¦


Break-In At Berkeley May Have Compromised Data Of 1.4 Million ...

State officials say it's not clear if names and Social Security numbers were accessed or stolen but urge individuals to take precautions against identity theft.


Alumni Make 2006 Record Year in Fundraising

Prosperous alumni helped make 2006 a record fundraising year for colleges and universities, which hauled in an all-time high of $28 billion, a 9.4 percent jump from the year before.


Steve Slaton rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns in just two series of work to lead No. 6 West Virginia to a 52-3 victory over Eastern Washington on Saturday.


Wenger pays after FA finds fault with defence

A LINE could be finally drawn under the Battle of the Buffet yesterday - at least until Manchester United travel to Highbury on February 1 â-fter ArsÃ¨ne


Just 11 weeks remain in the race for the White House. Getting into the campaign spirit, National Geographic News reviews presidential trivia.


Bus carrying tourists kills 18 in Mexico

A bus carrying tourists who arrived on a flight from Phoenix crashed in western Mexico on Saturday, killing at least 18, bus company and Red Cross officials said.


Kennedy Center Fetes SNL's Lorne Michaels

Lorne Michaels, who launched "Saturday Night Live" and generations of stars who brought their irreverent talent to his stage, picked up one of the nation's top comedy honors Monday, the 2004 Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center.


Cingular Wireless on Monday  posted a  fourth-quarter loss as expenses rose due to its purchase of  AT&T Wireless, but it added roughly twice the number of  subscribers Wall Street expected.


Acquistato 19,9% di Union Life, colosso assicurazioni vita


The destruction of New York City in action films may not be appealing to many American moviegoers, but it plays well overseas.


Britain ups compensation for worst-injured troops

The government agreed Tuesday to increase compensation for the worst-injured soldiers after a row over the size of payout to a veteran who was horrifically wounded in Afghanistan.


In The Fast Lane: Busch wins NASCAR title

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Kurt Busch got his first big break in NASCAR by winning a 1999 talent audition nicknamed "The Gong Show." He was selected from dozens of unknown, young race drivers to work for one of the sport's most famous team owners, Jack Roush.


Sipphone sues Vonage and Fry's over new hardware

You might know him best as the founder of MP3.com or the guy behind Lindows (or Linspire or whatever they're calling it now), but Michael Robertson has another company up his sleeve called SIPphone.


BUTTIGLIONE BOCCIATO DAL PARLAMENTO EUROPEO

"Assolutamente no. Io non intendo rinunciare all'incarico. Non ce n'Ã¨ assolutamente nessuna ragione". Questa volta Rocco Buttiglione Ã¨ meno sorridente del solito. Il doppio schiaffo inferto dal Parlamento


Streisand drops Rome show, cites production issues

Barbra Streisand has canceled a Rome concert that would have launched her European tour, but organizers said on Friday it had nothing to do with an outcry from Italian consumer groups about ticket prices.


In a Sept. 28 story on the Vatican's plans to beatify Karl I, Austria's last reigning emperor, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Karl abdicated at the end of World War I. The emperor was forced into exile, but he never formally abdicated.


HIV-infected pregnant women in Guangzhou are expected to receive free medication in a government move to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus.


Turkey's Erdogan faces rocky road after big win

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Monday celebrated a decisive poll victory but now faces challenges over delayed presidential elections, Kurdish separatist violence and Ankara's troubled EU bid.


Arts & entertainment: John Updike tackles subjects ranging from Kierkegaard to 9/11 in Due Considerations, writes Tim Adams


The Baltimore Orioles hire pitching coach Rick Kranitz away from the Florida Marlins to replace Leo Mazzone.


Nick Halstead's Blog: (PHP) Competition Update

For those of you anxiously anticipating the results of the PHP programming competition put on by The Programming and Management blog, Nick Halstead has posted an update to help keep you up to date.   The judging of the PHP competition is taking a lot longer than I first thought! I started with 40+ entries which I reduced down by trying them one by one (very slow!) some of them quickly stood out and I got the list down to 12 entries. [...] I then went through those top 12 and re-tested more thoroughly trying out further words/dictionaries plus quick checks for robustness and quality of presentation. This then left me with 6 entries which I would then email out to the other Judges.   The final judging of these last six is dependent on how each of the judges rank the applications overall. Nick also includes some of the comments made by the judges already about the applications they're reviewing.


FDA Panel Affirms Safety of New Artery Stents if Used Properly

Drug-releasing stents used widely to keep clogged heart arteries open may increase the risk of potentially dangerous blood clots, but there is no conclusive evidence that the devices boost the likelihood of having a heart attack or dying if used as recommended, an expert panel said yesterday.


Microsoft Singapore releases Windows XP SP 2, free CD available

The free service pack is a major overhaul aimed at defeating a wide variety of security weaknesses that hackers have exploited. Microsoft says the easiest way to obtain


VIENNA, Austria AP) — Iran's top nuclear negotiator met with the European Union foreign policy chief Saturday for crucial talks seen as the last chance for Iran to avoid U.N. sanctions over its nuclear defiance.


U.S. reaches deal with EU, Japan and Canada on internet gambling

The United States has reached a deal  with the European Union, Japan and Canada to keep its Internet  gambling market closed to foreign companies, but is continuing  talks with India, Antigua and Barbuda, Macau and Costa Rica,  U.S. trade officials said on Monday.


âDay afterâ sales boost profits for area stores

Long lines and crowded parking lots did not stop scores of shoppers from mobbing stores Sunday to take advantage of sales or return unwanted gifts.


Company claims 65-inch LC HDTV, coming this year, is the largest of its kind.


Two busy world travelers find time to find a connection in each other, and fall in love.


Travel Sales Still Growing, but Numbers of Customers Are Declining

The number of customers buying travel online has begun to shrink, the first time a category has lost shoppers since Forrester Research began tracking e-commerce 10 years ago.


Screening Technique Helps Spot Bladder Cancer Early

TUESDAY, Feb. 15 (HealthDay News) -- A relatively quick, cheap new urine test beats standard urine screening at spotting bladder cancer early, researchers report.


Obama with 13-point lead in South Carolina: poll

Barack Obama has a  13-point lead on rival Hillary Clinton but his support has  eroded slightly on the eve of South Carolina's Democratic  presidential primary, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll  released on Friday.


Volkswagen workers walk out in Hanover, wage talks to continue

FRANKFURT : Hundreds of workers at German auto maker Volkswagen's Hanover plant walked off the job, as management and union representatives readied to resume deadlocked wage and job talks.


UN: Iraqi Nuclear-Related Materials Have Vanished

Equipment and materials that could be used to make nuclear weapons are disappearing from Iraq but neither Baghdad nor Washington appears to have noticed, the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency reported on Monday.


Teen romance "Just About Love" a sweet affair

French filmmaker Lola  Doillon's charming but slight rites-of-passage film "Just About  Love" follows two likable teenage girls who make a pact to lose  their virginity before summer is over. In fact, they manage it  before school's out.


The employment debate in Belgium these days comes down to what's more important — work or sleep.


Alitalia Pressures Unions to Accept Plan

Italy's struggling state carrier Alitalia met with labor unions Tuesday, trying to persuade them to accept a sweeping restructuring plan after announcing a further worsening of the airline's financial situation.


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.


Insurgents Kill 4 National Guards in Baghdad, Margaret Hassan ...

Iraqi officials say insurgents fired mortars at an Iraqi National Guard headquarters in al-Mushahida, north of Baghdad Tuesday. Iraq's Defense Ministry says four National Guard soldiers were killed and as


Big Dog still has some bite left for 76ers

After a season plagued by injuries and a bad attitude, Glenn Robinson recognized it was time to get serious, get in shape and get ready to prove he still has some bite in his game.


A federal court on Thursday ruled against an anti-abortion group that wants to run ads in Wisconsin that mention Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, who is up for re-election this year.


Late yesterday, Microsoft dropped the "beta" term from Windows Live Search, officially launching the search engine as a 1.0 service.  Missing is some of the glitz that characterized its earlier releases from back in November, but can the simplified Live Search better compete with Google?


Princess Diana's driver, Henri Paul, was drunk just hours before their fatal crash, her inquest hears.


US and Europe must apologize for slavery: Chavez

Europe and the United States should  apologize to Africa for the cruelties of slavery, Venezuelan  President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday, calling on Africa to  resist what he called modern day U.S. colonialism.


U.S. chopper ditches in Iraq lake; 3 missing, 1 dead

A U.S. Marine was killed and three others were missing after their helicopter made an emergency landing Sunday in Iraq's volatile Anbar province, the U.S. military announced Monday.


My grandmother, Big Mama, often wrote her budget on the back of old envelopes.


Wary of Past, Clinton Unveils a Health Plan

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton unveiled a plan for universal health coverage designed to avoid the political flaws of her failed proposal in 1993-94.


Some thoughts on the New York shows (and parties) from Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors and Narciso Rodriguez.


AirTran Airways: Southwest Airlines' Bid for ATA Is 'Clever Trick'

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI), today called the Southwest Airlines' bid for ATA Airlines' assets a "clever trick" to eliminate competition at Chicago Midway's Airport.


Proclamato per sabato prossimo lutto cittadino a Capua


Nyon, 15:58 - CALCIO, TOP11 UEFA 2007: NESTA UNICO ITALIANO

C'è tanto Milan, ma un solo giocatore italiano, nella "Squadra dell'Anno 2007" votata dai let...


The Swiss multinational, the CGT union and French government have all raised the level of brinkmanship in recent days over the future of the water business.


Try to control the media? Not me, says Angelina Jolie.


Wendy's red-wig ads a hit with young customers

A red-wigged man screaming about juicy hamburgers to dozens of people kicking trees in a forest has become an unlikely advertising success for Wendy's International Inc , which spent five years searching for a TV campaign that would once again make its hamburger brand cool.


Portuguese town celebrates all things chocolate

Chocolate shoes, jewellery, statues and even a solid chocolate replica of the Egyptian pyramids were on display at a festival dedicated to the sweet in all its forms which got underway in Portugal.


New Lawsuit, Disputes Cloud the Voucher Issue

By Tiffany Erickson and Lisa Riley Roche Deseret Morning News  Voucher proponents filed suit Thursday to clarify what the public will be voting on regarding vouchers this fall and to correct an "inaccurate" ballot title.


Another possible suitor has emerged in the Hollywood Entertainment Corp. takeover fray: billionaire Carl Icahn.


Jet Crashes Before Picking Up Elder Bush

A private jet that was en route to Houston to pick up former President Bush clipped a light pole and crashed Monday as it approached Hobby Airport in thick fog, killing all three people aboard.


Some business travel problems are solved by hiring special services; others by not submitting to a no.


Westbridge Merger Is Where The Actional Is

Actional Corp. and Westbridge Technology Inc. on Monday announced the merger of the two companies, reflecting consolidation in the Web services market, as vendors try to provide a broader product portfolio to a larger customer base.


com. Open-source company JBoss Inc. on Monday introduced a workflow engine that broadens the company's middleware stack. JBPM 2.0 was developed with the open-source project of the same name and joins


FCC rule may lead to broadband expansion

WASHINGTON -- New rules approved this week by the Federal Communications Commission are aimed at making high-speed Internet available to more Americans.


This fall's presidential debates will pit George W. Bush's folksy manner and big-picture brand of policymaking against John Kerry's more cerebral outlook and nuanced world view.


Firenze, 19:23 - CALCIO, DONADONI IN RITIRO CON ARBITRI: CLIMA OTTIMO

Il ct della nazionale Roberto Donadoni ha trascorso una giornata in ritiro con gli arbitri a Coverci...


Massive deaths and damage in Asia after strong quake, huge waves ...

Yhousands of people are reported dead around southern Asia, most by massive waves that smashed coastlines around the region after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake in Indonesia on Sunday morning, followed by reports of a strong aftershock felt in the


Sharon Needs His Nemesis Alive and Kicking

The pivot of the Israeli prime ministerâs plan to unilaterally quit the open prison called Gaza instead of following through on the Quartetâs âroad mapâ is that he doesnât have a partner for peace.


U.S. stocks spike; Nasdaq ends up more than 1 percent

U.S. stocks surged on Monday, with the   Nasdaq rising more than 1 percent, as oil prices and benchmark   interest rates hit multi-month lows, improving the outlook for   corporate profits.


No U.S.-UN Rivalry in Tsunami Aid Response - Powell

Secretary of State Colin Powell  on Friday rejected suggestions that Washington was trying to  edge out the United Nations as leader of the international  relief effort for the Indian Ocean tsunami.


The traditional doctor's white coat is to be changed as part of the UK Government plans to tackle hospital infections.


It's Not Perfect, but the Yankees Will Take It

After he spent most of the day at a funeral in Panama, Mariano Rivera returned to the Bronx and helped the Yankees to a 10-7 victory over Boston in the A.L.C.S.


Crews Pick Up Pace to Renovate Metro Station

Hundreds of construction workers are scrambling to get the new Nationals ballpark ready for opening day. A block away, a smaller but no less determined workforce is laboring on a project seen as critical to the stadium's success: renovations to Metro's Navy Yard Station.


CT scan not advised for probable appendicitis

WASHINGTON  - When someone has all the signs of acute appendicitis, waiting to get a CT scan to confirm the diagnosis is not a good idea, researchers report. Compared with a straight-to-surgery approach, the CT strategy is linked to delayed surgery and increased risk of a burst appendix.


Leaders of al-Qaida and the Taliban have held a series of meetings in Pakistan to discuss how to disrupt Afghanistan's upcoming elections, the US military said Monday.


Microsoft's Media Center packs sticker shocker

com October 12, 2004, 10:10 PM PT. This fourth priority's main focus has been enterprise directories as organizations spawn projects around identity infrastructure.


L.A. mayor's girlfriend demoted by TV station

The television anchor who covered  stories on the mayor of Los Angeles -- without publicly  revealing that she was the mayor's girlfriend -- has been  reassigned to a distant outpost after being suspended for two  months without pay, the Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday.


Modena, 20:06 - CALCIO, MODENA: TERAPIE PER GIAMPA' E PINARDI

Allenamento pomeridiano per il Modena in vista della gara con il Messina: esercitazioni tattiche con...


Dell Chairman Defends Chief and Accepts Share of Blame

Michael S. Dell said he deserved a share of the blame for recent problems at Dell Inc. and reaffirmed his support for his chief executive, Kevin B. Rollins.


Charles Graner, the suspected ringleader in the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal and three others are facing pre-trial hearings in Germany, marked by warnings by the judge for the US to speed up investigations.


Ecco i convocati di Lippi tante novitÃ , c'Ã¨ Gilardino

ROMA - Il Commissario tecnico della Nazionale italiana di calcio Marcello Lippi ha diramato questa mattina le convocazioni per le gare di qualificazione ai Mondiali del 2006 contro la Norvegia a Palermo il 4 settembre e quattro giorni dopo a Tiraspol


Now is the time to take your portfolio to higher ground.


Kmart Holding Corp. will sell 18 stores to Atlanta-based The Home Depot Inc. for $271 million. Home Depot had previously agreed to buy up to 24 Kmart (Nasdaq: KMRT) stores for a price of up to $365 million.


Su presunto utilizzo di agenti da commissione Mitrokhin


CBS Ready to Admit Bush Guard Memos Are Fake

CBS News is ready to admit it used fake memos in its 60 Minutes report on President George W. Bush's disputed Texas Air National Guard Service.


Mattel unveils 10th anniversary Elmo doll

Mattel Inc. on Tuesday unveiled the   10th anniversary edition of its Tickle Me Elmo doll, a new red   plush "T.M.X. Elmo" that can make itself fall over in a fit of   laughter when tickled.


When two quarterbacks as good as California's Aaron Rodgers and Arizona State's Andrew Walter meet up, it usually leads to a thrilling game for fans — and an embarrassing night for defenses.


European MP3 Player Is More Than a Pretty Face and a Wheel

In the world of MP3 players, the TrekStor Vibez is a player that stands out among the dozens of âeverything elsesâ on the market.


NATO and Afghan forces used aircraft in clashes that left 14 militants dead, capping several days of intense fighting that killed more than 100 people and threatened efforts to stabilize southern Afghanistan.


More than 72,000 copies of the new version of charity single Band Aid are sold on its first day of release.


Senior Completes 3,000-Mile Wheelchair Trip

He had to change tires 11 times and once fell to the ground and spent the night in a ditch, but 65-year-old Russian Vladimir Ksenchak rolled undaunted into Madrid on Tuesday at the end of a 3,000-mile wheelchair trip.


A draft of a statement to be issued at   the G7 finance ministers' meeting this week says the U.S.   economy is moving toward a sustainable growth path but does not   yet contain any references to currencies, Kyodo news agency   reported on Tuesday.


WASHINGTON, December 15: The Motion Picture Association of America has filed suit against more than 100 file-sharing networks such as BitTorrent, Direct Connect and eDonkey, which allow users to download illegal copies of movies and television shows from


Million-busting road pricing petition draws UK.gov shrug

Debate is good, dribbles transport secretary Tony Blair's latest online inclusion experiment may be in the process of backfiring, with more than one million people signing onto his nascent petitions website to protest against the mooted introduction of road pricing.â¦


Dr. John E. Mack, Psychiatrist, Dies at 74

Dr. John E. Mack was a Pulitzer Prize winner and Harvard psychiatrist who studied people who said they had encounters with alien beings.


Glance at Voting Problems Around Country

Many states are facing legal challenges over possible voting problems Nov. 2. A look at some of the developments Monday:


Formula One promoter Bernie Ecclestone on Monday lost a High Court battle with three big banks for control of Formula One Holdings, part of the complex web of companies through


Safety fears wipe billions off drug shares

More than $31bn (Â£16bn) was yesterday knocked off the value of Pfizer, the world's largest pharmaceutical company and maker of Viagra, after doubts surfaced over the safety of one of its key drugs.


Brutishness Begets Brutishness on the Road

âA Bloody Aria,â by the Korean director Won Shin-yun, is a sort of Asian âDeliverance.â


NASA delays liftoff of space probe Dawn by 24 hours

NASA on Monday announced it was delaying until Thursday the launch of the space probe Dawn on its eight-year mission aimed at unlocking the mysteries of the origins of our solar system.


Md. comptroller calls for public HIV registry

William Donald Schaefer, the Maryland comptroller and former governor, has come under fire for saying those living with AIDS âbrought it on themselvesâ and suggesting that the public should know the names of people infected with HIV.


BAGHDAD - American forces believe they have found houses in Falluja that were used for the torture and murder of Western hostages, including one containing a cage similar to the one used to imprison Kenneth Bigley.


Unpredictable hospital billing can lead to financial anxiety about the prospect of dealing with insurance companies even before a surgery has happened.


IEEE survey: Microsoft is the software industry's leading innovator

Microsoft tops the charts as the industry's most innovative company, at least on paper.


US prosecutors are to press state kidnap charges against six white people over the kidnap and abuse of a black woman.


Under pressure, Japan drops humpback hunt

Japan has dropped its plan to kill humpback whales in Antarctic waters after strong protests led by Australia, Japanese public broadcaster NHK said Friday.


Acterna Corp. has stayed alive despite gigantic debt and the stigma of a trip through bankruptcy court. And it has outlived many of its Washington area peers. - Ellen McCarthy


Comcast customers report sharing disruptions; venture capitalists go shopping and more.


Unione giuristi cattolici: incoerenti e inaccettabili


Apple Computer has sued three software developers, contending they distributed versions of its OS X computer operating system on the Internet.


Tomlinson Comes Out on Top in Chargers' Win

LaDainian Tomlinson took over the NFL rushing lead, had his fourth straight 100-yard game and called it a night.


'Polymeal' Diet Cuts Heart Disease By 76 Percent Extends Life

Scientists claim a diet that includes wine, chocolate, garlic, and other tasty foods can reduce heart disease by 76 percent, and add years to your life.


The Earthlink-Google plan for free WiFi in San Francisco appears to be derailed -- for now.


Nei primi 8 mesi 2007, immatricolate 1.736.377 vetture nuove


Mobile companies develop new, faster 4G technology

Global mobile operators and  device makers are betting that the next level of transmission  technology will ramp up mobile phone usage in a way that  third-generation technology has so far failed to do.


U.S. "guest" worker program exploitative: report

Workers who come to the United States on short term, seasonal contracts are routinely exploited and have few legal safeguards, according to a report issued on Monday by the Southern Poverty Law Center.


HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Kurt Busch wanted everyone else in contention to win the Nextel Cup Series championship to chase him in the Ford 400.


Xbox Live running normally after spotty holiday service

While Microsoft is not specifically citing any cause, reported issues with the Xbox 360's online Xbox Live service seem to have been resolved as of Wednesday morning.


Saudis recall ambassador to Libya, cite plot

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- The Saudi government recalled its ambassador to Libya yesterday over what it called an "atrocious" Libyan plot to assassinate the kingdom's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Abdullah.


BAGHDAD -- US jets struck targets yesterday in Fallujah, a Sunni insurgent stronghold, and US officials said 10 people -- including a family of four -- were killed when a car bomb exploded near a Baghdad police station in a bloody start to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.


ConocoPhillips Favorite in Lukoil Auction

When the Russian government's 7.6 percent stake in Lukoil — the world's No. 2 oil company by reserves — is auctioned Wednesday in the nation's biggest privatization, industry watchers aren't expecting any surprises.


A fire gutted a home and partially collapsed its attic near 1100 South and 1300 East Thursday evening.  The home's sole occupant escaped safely, said Salt Lake Fire Asst. Chief Dennis McKone.


Britain backs common European policy on immigration

The European Union needs to develop a common policy to deal with illegal immigration, British European Affairs Minister Geoff Hoon said during a visit to Portugal.


At Least Five Dead in Moscow Car Explosion-Agencies

At least five people were killed and several people were injured when a car exploded on a busy highway in central Moscow Tuesday, officials and news agencies said.


Southern Sudan's president says militias will not be tolerated in Malakal where fierce clashes erupted last week.


Roma, 15:09 - CALCIO, COPPA AFRICA: DROGBA SALTA COSTA D'AVORIO-GABON

Didier Drogba salterà la gara di qualificazione per la Coppa d'Africa che sabato vedrà...


SALVO, North Carolina  - Olympic 100 meters champion Justin Gatlin has been banned for four years for a 2006 positive test for testosterone, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Tuesday.


Manchester's Ricky Hatton beats Jose Luis Castillo with a stunning a fourth-round knockout in Las Vegas.


Buffalo's Ales Kotalik scored the only shootout goal and the Sabres beat the Flyers, 6-5, last night in Philadelphia to extend their season-high winning streak to six games.


Putin congratulates Sharapova on her WTA win :

Moscow, Nov 17 : Russian President Vladimir Putin called up teen tennis sensation Maria Sharapova to congratulate her on the spectacular win in WTA final over Serena Williams.


Montgomery County Executive-elect Isiah "Ike" Leggett (D) is vowing to address what some critics describe as a culture of coziness between developers and government officials that has often favored the building industry and marginalized ordinary residents.


Community Tries to Revive Cuba's Chinatown

At first glance, Havana's Chinatown seems a misnomer. Restaurants serve pizza, and actual Chinese are vastly outnumbered by tourists and Hispanics.


Economy Steady But Job Growth Moderate, Giving Fodder to Kerry and ...

The latest snapshot shows an economy that has returned to a moderate economic expansion of about 3 percent. At this pace, the economy is not growing fast enough to create large numbers of jobs


Ump di Sarkozy potrebbe avere fino a 500 seggi su 577


Family of B.C. man thought dead in Chechnya shown more detailed photo

VANCOUVER (CP) - Relatives of a young Vancouver man reported killed by Russian troops in Chechnya were shown a more detailed photo of his corpse Monday.


Iran stands firm in nuclear talks with EU

Iran rejected Western pressure for an  immediate response to an international offer of incentives to  suspend uranium enrichment on Tuesday, telling the European  Union the proposal lacked proper legal guarantees.


E' sempre piÃ¹ terremoto in casa Roma. Mentre il tecnico Del Neri liquida Cassano con un deciso "non ci serve, non Ã¨ il migliore", anche la societÃ  Ã¨ in subbuglio. MartedÃ¬ mattina infatti il direttore


Uzbekistan Military Boost May Spark Unrest

Washington's plans to beef up its military base in Uzbekistan as part of a troop realignment abroad could whip up tensions between the impoverished ex-Soviet republic's secular government and radical Islamic groups, analysts and opposition politicians say.


A member of the Senate said that a diabetes expert tipped GlaxoSmithKline to the publication of safety questions about Avandia.


Web Radio Stations Hope Silence Speaks Volumes About Fee Hike

No, music fans, there isn't a problem with your Web connection -- it's just that many Internet radio stations are deliberately offline today.


Poll: Character trumps policy for voters

For all the policy blueprints churned out by presidential campaigns, there is this indisputable fact: People care less about issues than they do about a candidate's character.


Voters punish SchrÃ¶der's party for reforms

Chancellor Gerhard SchrÃ¶der's Social Democrats suffered another humiliating defeat in regional elections in the west German state of Saarland yesterday where his party lost nearly


Iraq Asks Pakistan for Troops; Georgia Volunteers

Iraq's interim prime minister, Iyad Allawi, said on Tuesday he had pressed the president of Pakistan to contribute troops to the U.S.-led multinational force in his country.


L'uomo e' stato assassinato e poi dato alle fiamme


BOXING sensation Amir Khan is the toast of the nation. The 17-year-old wonderkid from Bolton - a true local hero - is on course to become the youngest Briton to win Olympic gold after his thrilling victory in Athens over Serik Yeleuov.


Hungary Ousts Prime Minister From Office

Moving to end a political crisis with its government coalition partner, the Socialist Party on Thursday effectively ousted Prime Minister Peter Medgyessy from office and said it would nominate his replacement next week.


Black was charged with fraud yesterday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing him of using the company as, what they termed, his personal piggy bank.


Culture, etc. Italians singing country music? You can bet your lira on it. Nashville hunk Tim McGraw - mom, Betty Trimble, has family in the old country, and wife Faith Hill says her hubby is a mean Italian ...


Baby vroomers Future NASCAR stars get chance to roar at PIR

NASCAR fans usually go to Phoenix International Raceway to see the likes of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Jeff Gordon.


Earth is about to gets its closest brush this century with a massive asteroid, a hurtling space rock astronomers say is big enough to cause global devastation if it were to collide with the planet.


SEC Probes Bisys Group Unit Over Payments

Bisys Group Inc. said Monday that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating its fund services unit over certain expense payments.


Pfizer Ends Studies on Drug for Treating Heart Disease

The stunning announcement is likely to damage the companyÂs prospects for decades as research linked the drug to deaths and heart problems.


Millions are marking the start of 2005 with restraint amid global mourning for victims of the Asian earthquake.


Microsoft issues warning about Linux lawsuits

Microsoft has warned Asian governments they could face patent lawsuits for using the Linux operating system instead of its Windows software.


Pakistani ex-PM's party turns to Supreme Court

Supporters of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif petitioned the Supreme Court on Tuesday saying their leader was illegally deported, and setting up a showdown between the court and the government.


European stocks retreated on Thursday after fourth-quarter results from US bank Merrill Lynch soured sentiment in equity markets.


AT&T's Net phone service may ultimately generate less than $2 billion a year in revenue, Chief Executive David Dorman said Friday, which is chump change to a corporate giant.


Devil's Bible to Prague Returns, Draws Crowds

PRAGUE, Czech Republic  -- Codex Gigas, also known as the Devil's Bible - a medieval manuscript said to have been written 800 years ago with the devil's help - has returned to Prague after an absence of 359 years. The priceless piece, considered the biggest medieval book, was taken from the Prague Castle by Swedish troops at the end of the Thirty Years' War in 1648. It is in Prague on loan from Sweden's Royal Library in Stockholm. It was put on display under high security at the Czech National Library.


Beckham dragged into Swiss political campaign

BERNE, Switzerland  - Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has become unwittingly involved in regional Swiss politics after his photo was used to promote the election campaign of a former professional referee-turned politician.


Annan to mediate on captured Israeli soldiers

United Nations Secretary-General Kofi   Annan said on Monday Lebanon and Israel have accepted his offer   to mediate the release of two Israeli soldiers captured by   Lebanese guerrilla group Hizbollah in July.


Oggi Ã¨ l'ultimo giorno possibile per l'iscrizione alle superioriUna scelta difficile per i 600mila ragazzi usciti dalle medie                                          La trappola del primo anno record di bocciati al liceo                                                                                Le statistiche: il 30% sarÃ  bocciato, o getterÃ  la spugna prima dell'estateUn professore: "Spesso i genitori non pensano ai figli, ma a loro stessi"di MAURIZIO CROSETTI


Accolta la proposta della Commissione Ue avallata dalla Bce


Allison Eckardt Ledes, 53, Editor of Magazine Antiques, Is Dead

As editor of The Magazine Antiques, Ms. Ledes brought a new focus on European, Asian and 20th-century decorative arts to a publication traditionally devoted to Americana.


Kidnappers Restate Threat to Execute British Hostage

The family of British hostage Kenneth Bigley is âwaiting for the worstâ tonight as his kidnappers reiterated their threats to kill him following the apparent execution of a second captive in Iraq.


The world rallied to the support of the embattled Palestinian government Monday, with leaders pledging hundreds of millions of dollars in immediate financial support and urging Israel to ease restrictions on movement in the West Bank and Gaza to make a recovery of the Palestinian economy possible.


Hillary Rodham Clinton told union members and their families Saturday that the country must spend more on manufacturing.


Il premier: 'accordo raggiunto tra governo e sindacati'


Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's husband Asif Zardari will leave for Islamabad in the afternoon. Zardari's visit to Islamabad comes after almost 8 years since he was imprisoned on corruption


Shareholders Want Microsoft-Yahoo Deal — Pronto

If Yahoo rejects the Microsoft bid and finagles a deal with Google, it could open itself up to a slew of shareholder lawsuits, experts say.


LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - During the past two years, old  tunes have breathed new life into the careers of Rod Stewart  and Michael McDonald. Both artists return to the musical well  this month for a new round of classics.


FRIDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil might play an important role in preventing Alzheimer's disease, according to a research team at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).


Roma, 13:38 - CALCIO, LIPPI: ITALIA PRIMA E' PREMIO A DUE ANNI FANTASTICI

''L'Italia è tornata al primo posto nel ranking della Fifa. E' il premio per due anni fantast...


Kenya opposition to resume nationwide protests

Kenya's opposition said on Friday it  planned to restart protests across the east African nation  against President Mwai Kibaki's disputed re-election after the  failure of African Union (AU) mediation.


A woman found in her home with the decomposing bodies of her four daughters was suspected by a social worker of holding one of the girls hostage as early as April, city officials said.


No. 10 Duke Tops Stephen F. Austin 84-29

Monique Currie scored 22 points to lead No. 10 Duke to an 84-29 victory over Stephen F. Austin in the opening round of the Junkanoo Jam on Friday night.


FBI head, Austria assess soccer security

FBI Director Robert S. Mueller met with Austrian officials Thursday to discuss last week's arrests in Vienna of two suspected al-Qaida operatives and assess the threat of terrorism during next summer's Euro 2008 soccer tournament.


Dwyane Wade's dislocated left shoulder is so fragile there's a risk of aggravating the injury when he sleeps. But come April, Wade figures he might be up to the rigors of the NBA playoffs. The All-Star guard said Monday he has decided to delay surgery and rehabilitate his shoulder with the goal of returning to help the Miami Heat defend their league title.


Agitated elephants felt the tsunami coming, and their sensitivity saved about a dozen foreign tourists from the fate of thousands killed by the giant waves.


Bank of Communications says IPO not finalized

The Bank of Communications, ChinaÂ¡Â¯s fifth-largest lender, had not finalized details of its upcoming initial public offering, the Shanghai Securities News reported Friday, citing a bank spokesman.


(CBS) Newly-surfaced videotapes of the late Princess Diana address her sometimes bizarre relationship with Prince Charles. The tapes were recorded by Diana's voice coach, Peter Settelen.


Efforts to help save the life of Kenneth Bigley held captive in Iraq, intensified when Irish politicians made an appeal to Bigley's captors.


"Si e' arrogata un compito d'accusa che non le appartiene"


DUP leader Ian Paisley has had further discussions with the head of the independent decommissioning body (IICD) on the issue of putting IRA weapons beyond use.


Bulgaria backs a gas pipeline deal with Russia that is set to strengthen Moscow's grip on energy to Europe.


Governo vuole trasformare gli sconti fiscali su famiglie


Reports: Missing Marine was to testify as victim

A pregnant Marine missing from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, was the victim of a crime and was to testify about it, the Onslow County sheriff told CNN affiliates. A search is under way for 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, who has been missing from Camp Lejeune since December 14.


Apple: You can gab on that iPhone for eight hours

Blog: New specs released from Apple say that the much-anticipated handset's battery life is significantly better than expected.


Citing sharp increases in commodity costs, Community Coffee will increase prices on its trademaker Red Bag coffee for the first time in seven years, the company said.


RUBENS Barrichello celebrated his second victory in a row yesterday, winning the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai as Ferrari team-mate Michael Schumacher languished in 12th after starting from the pit.


Two more bodies found in Mosul as US troops come under fire

A US captain says troops have recovered another two bodies in Mosul. Another military official says the bodies appeared to have gunshot wounds.


Immigration has been "too high" in recent years and needs to be better controlled, David Cameron says.


Healthy lifestyle can help the elderly to live longer

A HEALTHY lifestyle can reduce the death rate of elderly people by more than 60 per cent, a study has revealed. Researchers looked at the effects of a Mediterranean diet, not smoking, being physically active


Over 30 Afghan civilians killed in air strike

More than 30 civilians were killed and dozens wounded on Saturday in an air strike by foreign forces fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, a regional official said.


Thirty-four people have died so far this year in Travis County from a heroin overdose, up from 23 last year. Authorities believe a particularly potent strain of heroin being smuggled into the United States and circulating on the streets of the Texas Capital is partly to blame for the highest number of heroin deaths in Austin since 1992.


USA: Walnuts show heart-healthy qualities - research

A diet rich in alpha-linolenic acid from walnuts, walnut oil and flaxseed oil not only lowers bad cholesterol but also decreases markers for blood vessel inflammation in those at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a Pennsylvania State


Roma, 13:06 - CALCIO, ZAMPARINI: D'ACCORDO PER GIOCARE DOMENICA

''Siamo d'accordo per giocare da domenica''. Lo ha detto il presidente del Palermo Maurizio Zamparin...


The city's profile is about to undergo an extreme makeover, and $30 million flying town houses are just the beginning.


Jim Mora, long assumed to be the successor to Mike Holmgren in Seattle, reportedly will be announced Wednesday as the Seahawks next coach.


Malkin and Conklin Too Much for the Rangers

Evgeni Malkin scored three goals for the second time in 11 games or the Pittsburgh Penguins in a victory over the Rangers on Monday night.


State of the Art: High-Speed Video Store in the Living Room

Vuduâs new $400 movie box, to be available at monthâs end, offers a choice of nearly 5,000 films.


Can we get a hey ya! OutKast is finally coming out with a new   album.


Iran says it will not give up its plans to build a heavy-water nuclear reactor.


A MAN jumped to his death from the 86th-floor observation deck at the Empire State Building, one of New Yorkâs busiest tourist destinations, police said.


Patients taking a class of painkilling drugs called Cox-2 inhibitors have been advised to contact their GP to review their treatment.


Russia successfully tests two intercontinental missiles amid renewed criticism over US missile defence plans.


Firefighters avert a major disaster at a steelworks when 80 tonnes of molten metal spilled from a container.


Drug Addict Drifter Who Murdered Backpacker Caroline Jailed for ...

A drug addicted drifter was today starting a life sentence after he was found guilty of murdering British backpacker Caroline Stuttle in Australia.


Paramount has recast the role of the evil Destro in "G.I. Joe," turning to a former "Doctor Who" star. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Eccleston has stepped in for David Murray as the villain in the Hasbro toy adaptation. Murray report...


Next generation BBC iPlayer gets MS man on board

Billingsgate The BBC has hired another Microsoft executive in a shakeup of its digital media technology teams earlier this week.â¦


A court hears how a badger baiting ring was discovered after images of an attack were posted on the internet.


Erano di una societa' finanziaria abusiva ad Acquaviva


Tintin's eternal youth finally explained

Intrepid comic book reporter Tintin, who began his adventures 75 years ago, looks like a young teen because of a growth hormone deficiency and the effects of too many blows to the head, according to a study out on Tuesday.


Rain Runoff Worries Teays Valley Residents

By EVADNA BARTLETT  Homeowners in an often-soaked Teays Valley subdivision worry that development of adjacent property will worsen their problems.   They laid out their concerns Tuesday before the Putnam County Commission.


Woman Found With Severed Hands in Mexico

A woman was found alive on the outskirts of the border city of Reynosa after both of her hands had been cut off, police said Tuesday.


X Factor winner Leona Lewis has topped the singles chart with the biggest week one sales this year.


Unpredictable hospital billing can lead to financial anxiety about the prospect of dealing with insurance companies even before a surgery has happened.


Koizumi stresses on Japan-US alliance in Bush's new term

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi stressed Thursday on the importance of Japan-US alliance in dealing with international affairs after US President George W.Bush secured his second term.


Manufacturer will produce a new multimode, single-chip 3G RF transceiver based on its SMARTi UE chip.


Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  on  Wednesday said September sales growth was even smaller than it  originally estimated, sending its shares lower and dragging  down stock futures.


A purported statement by a previously unknown Iraqi group has threatened that two Italian hostages will be killed unless Italy begins withdrawing its forces from Iraq.


Ex-Enron Asst Treasurer Strikes Plea Deal

A former Enron Corp.  ENRNQ.PK  assistant treasurer pleaded guilty on Tuesday in U.S. District  Court to conspiracy to commit securities fraud for disguising  the company's weak finances before its dramatic collapse.


Lebanon war film takes award at Dubai film festival

"Under the Bombs," a movie about  interfaith love during the 2006 war in Lebanon, was named best  film in Dubai's awards for Arab cinema, in a year when films  about conflict abounded.


Abu Ghraib Abuse Leader Says He Acted Wrongly

FORT HOOD, Texas  - The central figure in the Abu  Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal admitted for the first time on  Saturday that he had acted wrongly, but said he complained  repeatedly to superiors and was told to continue rough  treatment.


Sexual violence is being used to terrorise entire communities caught in Colombia's conflict, Amnesty says.


Report unveils Saddam's true strategic intentions

On the eve of the 1991 Persian Gulf War, Saddam Hussein met with his top commanders. They chatted about a new uniform design as waiters served food.


Nervous Chesney produces Willie Nelson album

When country superstar Kenny  Chesney was approached about producing a new album for Willie  Nelson, he was initially underwhelmed.


HP Chairwoman Resigns Amid Scandal: ; Dunn Admits Authorizing Board Probe

By Jordan Robertson  SAN JOSE, Calif. - Hewlett-Packard Chairwoman Patricia Dunn took the fall Tuesday after admitting she authorized an investigation that relied on "inappropriate techniques" to uncover who was leaking boardroom secrets to the media.


Racing: Duval in charge as Ford set a flying pace in Corsica

AJACCIO, France : Ford got their Rally of Corsica campaign off to a flying start when Francois Duval and Markko Martin threw down the challenge to world championship leader Sebastien Loeb by leading the way after the day's four specials.


Police, magistrates condemn on-the-spot fines plan

Police and legal representatives  denounced proposals being considered by the government to issue  on-the-spot fines to offenders for a range of serious crimes  such as assault or theft.


Gay rights campaigners accuse Mobo Award organisers of condoning homophobic songs.


Rivista la stima del precedente outlook che era all'1,4%Per il 2006 crescita al 2% dall'1,8, in zona euro al 2,8%                                          L'Italia cresce piÃ¹ del previsto Ocse: verso il 2,2 % per il 2007                                                                                Positive le previsioni sul tasso di inflazione: al momento non si giustifica un aumento dei tassi della Bce


But shares fall in after-hours trading even though the company reports a sharply higher 2Q profit. TORONTO  - Research In Motion Ltd.


JUSTIN Langer felt as if Pakistani tornado Shoaib Akhtar was trying to rip the fingers off his hands during the fastest spell he has ever faced yesterday.


Grappling With Greenhouse Gas From Under the Sea ; Carbon Dioxide Venting Blocked

By ROBERT LEE HOTZ, LOS ANGELES TIMES  SLEIPNER PLATFORM, North Sea  Buffeted by crosswinds, the lone helicopter flew on for an hour across the shale-gray waves of the North Sea with no destination in sight.


Texas Senate: Hutchison (R) 58%; Radnofsky (D) 32%

Rasmussen Reports - Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is one incumbent whose campaign seems unimpaired by the malaise afflicting the GOP this election year.


The United Nations proposed the most sweeping changes in its history today, recommending the overhaul of its key decision-making organ, the Security Council, and suggesting


Drug distributor Accredo (ACDO:Nasdaq - news - research) fell sharply Monday after reporting a 15% jump in fourth-quarter earnings but warning that 2005 results would be hurt by lower reimbursement rates for several key therapies.


Pakistan eye Sri Lanka if Australia scrap tour

Pakistan are looking to host Sri Lanka if Australia pull out of their scheduled tour of the violence-marred country next month, a report said.


Veteran defensive lineman Bryan Robinson, who had been with the Chicago Bears since 1998, was among 20 players cut Sunday as the team pared its roster to 53.


NTT DoCoMo, Japan's dominant mobile operator, is to start selling mobile phones from Nokia and Motorola next year in a bid to reduce its reliance on local manufacturers.


If some dandelions have evolved to reproduce asexually, why do they have those pretty yellow flowers?


A British Airways jet which had to divert to Amsterdam after a âspecific threatâ was made against it was cleared by Dutch authorities tonight after a thorough search.


EU bone thrown Unwilling to allow foreign countries into the stateside internet gambling market, the US has struck a compensation deal with the European Union, Canada, and Japan.â¦


Alonzo Mourning put New Jersey ahead for good in the second overtime period Friday night and the Nets went on to defeat Chicago, 111-106.


Police could get anti-terror stop and question powers

Prime Minister Tony Blair Sunday accused courts and parliament of putting the rights of suspects before national security as it emerged that police may get powers to stop and question people in the street.


Suicide Findings Question Link to Antidepressants

Two studies suggest that treatment of depression, either with psychotherapy or drugs, reduces the risk of suicide attempts in all age groups, especially during the first months of treatment.


Iran's TV shows the second part of a programme with two detained US-Iranian scholars held on suspicion of spying.


New York bounces back as top destination spot for New Year's

Three years after the Sept. 11 attacks, partygoers are making Times Square in New York City the top destination spot to ring in the new year, according to a survey of Priceline.


Federal prosecutors are asking the judge in the long-delayed case against admitted al Qaeda member Zacarias Moussaoui to begin the trial in six months.


Ebay May Be Afoul of Scalping Law in N.J.

A benefit concert by the Boss is bringing out big bids on eBay. But some people offering tickets at several times their face value for an intimate performance Sunday by Bruce Springsteen may be running afoul of anti-scalping laws. The face value of the tickets is $100 each.


Topps isn't ready to go out at the bottom.


S.Africa public servants launch country-wide strike

South African civil servants launched a countrywide strike on Friday, which union leaders declared a success but early participation appeared patchy.


Actor Robert Blake was disappointed he couldn't get Bonny Lee Bakley out of his life but never asked that she be harmed, according to a man who said he tried unsuccessfully at Blake's behest to have Bakley arrested.


China yesterday called on Russia to ensure oil giant Yukos meets commitments to Chinese customers. Yukos said on Friday it was suspending oil exports by rail to state-owned


England draft Luke Wright for the remaining one-dayers against India as fitness doubts persist over Andrew Flintoff and Ravi Bopara.


MALPENSA (VARESE), 2 NOVEMBRE 2004 - Riparte la Champions. Oggi in campo il Milan che va a Barcellona el'Inter che ospita il Valencia. Domani si gioca Roma-Bayer Leverkusen e Monaco Juve. Il Milan e' partito


North Korea's state media warned Friday the communist nation would bolster its "war deterrent," accusing the United States of plotting a nuclear war, as the world awaited Pyongyang's explanation about its failure to meet a nuclear deadline.


Antidepressivi ai bambini, indagati farmacisti

Sono una quarantina i medici e diciassette i farmacisti indagati dalla Procura di Torino per avere prescritto o venduto medicinali antidepressivi destinati a pazienti con meno di 18 anni, contravvenendo a una disposizione ministeriale. L'inchiesta, ...


Martha Stewart Sets TV Comeback After Jail

Jailed trendsetter Martha Stewart will  make her television comeback in fall 2005 with a new show to be  produced by the man who brought Americans "Survivor" and "The  Apprentice."


President Bush, clashing with Congress on several fronts, tried to pressure lawmakers Tuesday into taking up what's left of his shrinking domestic agenda.


BEIRUT: Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has failed to groom a successor, but whatever the outcome of his illness, few believe he will be in a position to resume his current responsibilities.


Malpractice Costs Up 150% Since 1999, Hospitals Say

According to a report by a hospital trade group, the cost of medical malpractice insurance in New York City, Westchester County and on Long Island has risen by nearly 150 percent since 1999.


African twig brushes offer all-day dental care

Brush your teeth every day, dentists say. In Africa, that can mean keeping your toothbrush in your mouth all day long.


Google is now an ICAAN-accredited registrar, yet what may seem as an evolutionary step may actually be a hesitant step sideways.


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Republicans to Show Softer Side at NY Convention

Republicans hope to show voters a  softer side on the second day of their convention on Tuesday,  with first lady Laura Bush and movie star turned California  Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger taking center stage.


South Asian-infused Southall is least 'English' town: survey

A London suburb with a large south Asian population is the least "English" town in the country.


England coach Andy Robinson insists he will not quit after seeing his side lose 25-14 to South Africa at Twickenham.


If a concerted cyberattack is coupled with a physical attack, will the system hold up? VeriSign CEO Stratton Sclavos talks about what's being done to prepare.


Disease Fighter Turns Plane Aisle Into a Gym

Exercise is an effective antidote to long days of travel and emotionally overwhelming work for an infectious diseases specialist.


Pfc. Lynndie England was celebrating her 21st birthday when she helped commit some of the worst acts of abuse at Abu Ghraib prison, military prosecutors said Tuesday.


Shiites Rising: Islam's minority reaches new prominence

Shiite Muslims are leading an 'axis of resistance' that unnerves Sunnis and challenges the US and Israel. Part 1 of two


Poor Brazilians who were dragooned into harvesting rubber during World War II are seeking recognition and compensation.


A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Ivan churned closer to the Caribbean, packing sustained winds of 135 mph with meteorologists saying it's possible that the system could reach Category 5 status.


Agenzia entrate fissera' principi su rateizzazione


Ex direttore creativo di Gucci, 'non adottero' un bimbo'


Russia orders a crackdown on Georgian-owned businesses and tighter visa measures in an escalating row.


Delphi Corp. and the United Auto Workers are very close to completing a labor deal the U.S. auto-parts maker needs to complete its reorganization, two UAW sources said on Wednesday.


Iraqi leader disputes Blackwater account

Iraq's prime minister Wednesday disputed Blackwater USA's version of a weekend shooting that left at least 11 people dead, saying he cannot tolerate "the killing of our citizens in cold blood."


Wimbledon is no longer a pigeonâs paradise thanks to Wayne Davis and his flock of Peregrine falcons.


TUESDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDayNews) -- A genetic mutation can leave some people vulnerable to lung cancer even if they never smoked, a new study finds.


Alcohol and exercise are not supposed to mix. But together  -  in the right quantities  -  they may actually help your heart


Intel CPU Price Declines Help it Retain Value Edge

Earlier this week, AMD's introduction of the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ processor at the $464 suggested price point signaled the start of CPU price reductions in its midrange segment. But since that time, pre-order prices for the 6000+ have risen, not fallen; and meanwhile, street prices for Intel CPUs have declined a tick or two, according to Pricewatch.


Newly installed Arlington County Board Chairman J. Walter Tejada, the highest-ranking Latino official in Northern Virginia, yesterday unveiled an activist, and potentially controversial, agenda for 2008 at the county's annual organizing session.


PeopleSoft gives in to Oracle, takes bid

PeopleSoft Inc. capitulated to Oracle Corp., accepting a sweetened $10.3 billion takeover offer to end an 18-month battle that pitted PeopleSoft against its investors and led to the ouster of its chief executive.


Pennington practices, questionable for Sunday

Hempstead, NY (Sports Network) - New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington made it through a full practice Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month as he seeks to return from a rotator cuff injury.


Report: Blair Warned of Iraq Chaos in '02

The government was accused Saturday of misleading the British public over plans for postwar Iraq after a newspaper reported that Prime Minister Tony Blair was warned a year before the invasion that postwar stability would be difficult.


Genesco Inc.  said on Thursday that it received a sweetened, $51-a-share takeover bid from rival Foot Locker Inc.  and rejected it, but the shoe and hat retailer said it would explore alternatives, including a sale of the company.


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Russia Rejects U.S. Criticism of Proposed Reforms

Russia rejected on Wednesday U.S. criticism of sweeping political changes proposed by President Vladimir Putin, saying this was a matter strictly for Moscow to decide.


Japan's Mori wins troubled Miss Universe contest

A raven-haired Miss Japan, Riyo Mori, was crowned Miss Universe 2007 on Monday in a contest marked by protests, a banned dress and the withdrawal of one beauty queen on the ground the pageant degrades women.


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Watchdog slams human rights violations in Hong Kong ahead of polls

HONG KONG : China has created a "toxic political climate" in Hong Kong through threats and intimidation designed to skew Sunday's elections in favour of pro-Beijing candidates, a global rights watchdog said.


United Airlines flight 919 had already taken off from London en route to Dulles when the match was made. The plane was met by federal agents at Bangor International Airport around 3pm.


North Korea's No. 2 leader blamed the lack of world peace on the United States Saturday at the Nonaligned Summit, saying that because of its failure to respect the sovereignty of other nations, "the international order is destroyed."


Rural wood pigeons are flocking to urban areas because of changes in farming, the British Trust for Ornithology says.


Former Enron Corp. chief financial   officer Andrew Fastow, whose off-the-books deals led to the   high-flying energy giant's destruction, faces a federal judge   on Tuesday to find out how long he will spend in prison.


Merrill to Receive $6.2 Billion Capital Injection

Investments from Singaporeâs government and a mutual fund are meant to shore up Merrill Lynchâs capital base.


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EU Calls for Official to Clarify Position

European Union officials on Friday called on the United States to clarify its position on a possible court challenge at the World Trade Organization over alleged unfair subsidies given to European aircraft maker Airbus.


German Chancellor Merkel opens 'green' auto show

German Chancellor Angela Merkel inaugurated Thursday the Frankfurt motor show, with what was billed as the world's biggest collecton of cars and parts placed squarely under the theme of environmental protection.


A number of celebrities have taken up the keyboard to blog to their fans and loyal readers. This digital skip over the velvet rope — a leap into public discourse rather than shrouded publicist-released statements — has offered a new perspective of the famous.


Ridurre i rifiuti vietando l'uso della plastica


4 Texas teens killed when car hits train

Six teenagers in a stolen car slammed into a freight train parked at a railroad crossing early Thursday, killing four of them and leaving another in critical condition, authorities said.


PULLMAN -â Last week, in studying USC game film, Cougar coaches thought they found a chink in the national championsâ armor. And not just any chink -â one with the potential, right from the get go, to


Arctic Melting Fast; May Swamp US Coasts by 2099

The consequences of such a massive meltdown of northern ice would be dramatic, according to the study. â¢ Low-lying coastal areas in Florida and Louisiana could be flooded by the sea.


U.S. securities regulators are  investigating United Rentals Inc. URI.N and have subpoenaed  some accounting records, the company said on Monday, sending  its shares down 21.5 percent.


Sport: After his return to the England pack, Worcester flanker tells nation's fans to be patient


U.K. government to extend three-year contract with Microsoft

The U.K.'s Office of Government Commerce is negotiating a renewal of a three-year agreement with Microsoft Corp. that will focus on services and support.


A bomb went off in a building in a downtown Warsaw business district and injured one person, punching a hole in the building wall and shattering windows, police said.


NAJAF, Aug. 27. - Militants filed out of the revered Imam Ali Shrine and turned its keys over to representatives of Iraqâs top Shiâite cleric today following a peace agreement to end three weeks of fighting in this holy city.


WASHINGTON - About two-thirds of Food and Drug Administration scientists are less than fully confident in the agency's monitoring of the safety of prescription drugs now being sold, according to an FDA internal survey.


SIOUX CITY, Iowa  -  Democratic challenger John  Kerry said on Wednesday President Bush had failed America's  middle class as he renewed his focus on the economy less than a  week before voters go to the polls.


Colombia rebels free two hostages from jungle

SAN JOSE DEL GUAVIARE, Colombia  - With tears, smiles and long hugs, two women hostages were freed by Colombia's Marxist rebels on Thursday after years in the jungle, raising hopes for dozens more languishing in secret camps.


Microsoft blogger accidentally leaks Office Mobile upgrade

A Microsoft blogger accidentally announced the availability of an upgrade to Office Mobile.


Wall Street blames overregulation for pushing companies overseas. Why the law is getting a bad rap


Nobel Peace laureate Desmond Tutu warns that "dehumanising" poverty could threaten South Africa.


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Movies Review | 'The Royal Guard': Dharma, the Elizabethan Way

Dharma, the time-honored concept of proper conduct, is a recurrent notion in âThe Royal Guard,â a somber drama directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.


Three militant groups warned Iraqis against voting in Jan. 30 elections, saying Thursday that people participating in the ``dirty farce'' risked attack.


US Census Bureau: Poverty, Uninsured Up in 2003

The US Census Bureau announced Thursday that the number of citizens living in poverty and without health insurance rose in 2003. The government agency says the poverty rate rose from 12.


Insurgents kill 82 Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq

HILLA, Iraq  - Insurgents killed 82 Shi'ite pilgrims walking to the holy city of Kerbala in attacks across Iraq on Tuesday, police said.


Milan Lucic will turn 19 years old Thursday, and for Bruins fans on the watch for the next best thing to come rumbling down the wing, it's premature to pencil in his name for guaranteed stardom with that spoked-B on his chest.


Gaza Violence Dents Hopes of Middle East Peace

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  said on Monday that any peace talks with Palestinian leaders  depended on whether they could rein in militants, who killed  five Israeli soldiers in Gaza in an attack on Sunday.


Mistrial declared in Phil Spector murder case

A Los Angeles judge declared a mistrial in the Phil Spector murder case on Wednesday after jurors said they were hopelessly deadlocked, but prosecutors quickly vowed to put the legendary rock music producer on trial a second time.


A woman who outlived her children and was thought to be England's oldest inhabitant, dies at the age of 111.


Two-thirds of scientists working for the US medicines regulator have expressed a lack of confidence in the federal safety monitoring of prescription drugs, according to documents disclosed by two lobby groups.


Tigers 9, Yankees 6, 11 Innings: Tigers Outlast Rain, and the Yankees

Carlos Guillenâs three-run homer ended a game that lasted even longer than the four-hour rain delay that preceded it.


Microsoft recruits latest open source expert

If you can't beat em... Tom Hanrahan has left the Linux Foundation, where he was director of engineering, to work for Microsoft instead.â¦


He's been a TV institution since he stood up to a hurricane in 1961. Now one of America's most venerable broadcasters is stepping down as anchor of CBS Evening News in a fast-changing landscape for three big US networks.


Bimbo sequestrato e sciolto nell'acido Messo in libertÃ  uno dei ...

Palermo, 29 settembre 2004 - Salvatore Vitale, uno degli imputati del sequestro e dell'uccisione del piccolo Giuseppe Di Matteo, Ã¨ stato rimesso in libertÃ  per decorrenza dei termini di custodia cautelare dalla Corte di Assise di Appello di Palermo, che


IRAQ declared a state of emergency in much of the country yesterday, based on the national safety law which was passed in July soon after the US-led coalition formally handed over power.


Dutch debate a 'values' divide after slaying

The murder of a controversial Dutch filmmaker has reenergized an uncomfortable debate over Europe's relationship with its growing Muslim minority.


Investigates United/Delta near miss in Florida

U.S. safety officials said on Friday they were investigating a runway incident in Florida this week in which two jetliners -- one landing and another that wandered into its path -- missed each other by less than 100 feet.


(InfoWorld) - Microsoft has approached FacebookÂ in recent weeks proposing an investment that would give Microsoft a stake of up to 5 percent in the popular social-networking company, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. With Microsoft willing to invest between $300 million and $500 million, the deal would value Facebook at $10 billion or more, the Journal reported, quoting anonymous sources. Google has also expressed an interest in acquiring a Facebook stake recently, according to the Journal. Thus, Microsoft could find itself competing for Facebook's attention with Google. However, Facebook's discussions with Google and Microsoft are in the early stages and could end up with no agreement with either suitor, according to the Journal. IDG News Service's requests for comment from Facebook, Microsoft, and Google weren't immediately answered. Founded in February 2004, Facebook is one of the world's most popular social-networking sites with about 42 million active users. Facebook has been growing strongly in the past 12 months. In December, it had about 12 million active users. The site initially only admitted students, but last September it lifted that restriction. In May of this year, itÂ opened up to third-party developersÂ to create applications for the site, which has also added to its popularity with users. Along the way, it has caught the attention of big Internet playersÂ such asÂ Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo. The latter reportedly tried to buy Facebook last year for $1 billion. Facebook's attractiveness is that it builds very strong and deep relationships with its users.Â More thanÂ half of its active members return to the site daily, and Facebook knows a lot about them, thanks to all the personal information people disclose on their site profiles and interactions with other members. This, in turn, offers a desirable audience to advertisers and to ad sellers and distributorsÂ such asÂ Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo. A little more than a year ago,Â Facebook chose Microsoft to display banner adsÂ on the site. Facebook would be interested in using the cash raised from selling a stake for buying other companies, increasing its staff of about 300, and beefing up its technical infrastructure, the Journal reported. Facebook is also weighing the option of raising funds from financial investors, the Journal said.


"We should address parents' concerns" The managing director of one of the firms supplying fingerprint scanners to British schools has vowed to come clean to parents about the arguments against the use of such biometric technology on children.â¦


Washington Post business columnist Steven Pearlstein will be online to discuss the merger of Sprint and Nextel Communications. In a column this morning, he wrote that consumers should should cheer the combination.


BoE's King sees more trouble, then improvement for banks

Bank of England governor Mervyn King said Tuesday he expected commercial banks to face more problems in the fallout from the global credit crunch but conditions should improve early next year.


Dangerous jobs for India's army of child workers

In the corner of a dark room  filled with the stench of kerosene, Prabhu Dayal crouches over  a fire, his nimble fingers forming glass bangles in the flames.


Arthritis Drugs May Help Fight Cancer-Study

Arthritis drugs like Celebrex and  the recently withdrawn Vioxx may boost the immune system's  ability to attack brain tumors, and possibly other types of  cancer, researchers said on Friday.


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Health Care Workers Union Lashes Out at Sutter for Lockout

Health Care Workers Union, SEIU 250, lashed out Sutter Health for locking out 7,000 caregivers at thirteen Sutter Health facilities Thursday.


Oracle Corp. was not the only beneficiary of a federal judge's ruling late Thursday that it could proceed with its $7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for software rival PeopleSoft Inc. Yesterday, the stock prices of numerous software firms surged during widespread speculation that the antitrust ruling could spark a wave of consolidation in the industry.


Steelers Overlook Branch, and Pay Dearly for It Twice

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 23 - From the moment New England receiver Deion Branch hit the end zone, it was as if 50,000 Terrible Towels had hit the ground.


Bayer to cut 950 jobs in Berlin following Schering takeover

German chemicals and pharmaceutcials giant Bayer said Wednesday that it planned to axe 950 jobs in Berlin following its acquisition of drug-maker Schering, which is based in the German capital.


Robinson blunder goal boosts diplomatic ties

A Christmas gift inspired by England goalkeeper Paul Robinson's horror own goal against Croatia has helped to boost diplomatic ties between London and Zagreb.


La banda operava soprattutto in Campania, Abruzzo e Calabria


Company lets businesses and governments obtain products at "low lease rates" or defer payments until January at no extra cost.


Acupuncture Aids Pain Relief for Knee Arthritis

NEW YORK  - Symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee are eased more when acupuncture is added to treatment with the painkiller diclofenac, Spanish researchers report.


Court Allows Warrantless Wiretapping During Appeal

CINCINNATI, Oct. 4 -- The Bush administration can continue its warrantless surveillance program while it appeals a judge's ruling that the program is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court panel ruled Wednesday.


Stocks Fall on Oil, Dow Ends Below 10,000

Stocks declined on Monday, as record crude oil prices triggered fresh worry that energy costs will erode corporate profits and consumer demand.


Ritorno in Vaticano piu' vicino, alle 12 bollettino medico


Michelle Kwan Wins Ninth U.S. Skating Title, Tying Record

Sasha Cohen finished second and 15-year-old Kimmie Meissner took third place after hitting the first triple axel by any U.S. woman since 1991.


UK to spend millions on anti-obesity campaign

The government is to spend 75 million  pounds on a campaign to encourage healthy lifestyles and  counter what it calls an obesity epidemic in Britain.


The Manhattan U.S. Attorney said on Tuesday he won't prosecute five former New York Stock Exchange specialists who faced criminal fraud charges, leaving just one case outstanding from the 15 floor traders originally charged with making fraudulent trades at the Big Board.


The NHS is to come under pressure to weed out ineffective and obsolete treatments, by the drugs watchdog.


Nearly 200 students sat in the large lecture hall, staring down at their professor, Edward F. Redish, holding pencils at the ready to take notes in Fundamentals of Physics. It looked like a traditional lecture course, but appearance is where the tradition ended.


A small book publisher faces off against the titans in a Harry Potter copyright case.


Crash disrupts long safety era for US airlines

The crash Tuesday of a small commuter plane in Missouri interrupted what had been the safest period for airline travel in this country's history.


With Nods to the Strike, Late-Night Hosts Return

Eight weeks after their writers went on strike and plunged their shows into reruns, Jay Leno, David Letterman and Conan OâBrien returned to late-night television Wednesday with original shows in which both the Iowa caucuses and the new facial hair on two of the hosts loomed large.