Restatements, and Lawsuits, Are on the Rise

Years after Enron made financial reports look less reliable than a preschooler's math, public companies are still having trouble getting their numbers right.


IBM Sales Exec Swainson to Become CA CEO

Computer Associates International Inc. (CA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is set to name IBM sales executive John Swainson as chief executive, completing a seven-month search to replace


Un tifone improvviso al largo di Moruk, villaggio nel nord del Myanmar (l'ex Birmania): l'imbarcazione sulla quale si trovano cinque turisti italiani - James Bezzi, 57 anni, sua moglie Elisa Ferracin (59), Massimo Marconi (62), Isabella Colautti (52) e


The European Space Agency's  Rosetta probe swooped around the back of Mars early on Sunday,  completing a key maneuver in its 10-year mission to meet a  distant comet.


China Predicts 9.3 Percent Economic Growth

China's economy will grow by 9.3 percent this year, the government forecast Thursday, amid signs that efforts to tame the economic boom may be failing to cap inflation.


Leaders Spotlight Gap Between Rich, Poor

World leaders are hoping to put a spotlight on the growing gap between rich and poor and the failure to find $50 billion a year to help more than one billion people escape extreme poverty and start sharing global prosperity.


Twenty-year-old Miss Peru has been crowned Miss World in a southern Chinese resort town, as China looks to become the regular host of an event that would have once been deemed heretical by its Communist leaders.


Washington starebbe sovvenzionando la propria produzione


Ecuador wants habitat on endangered list

Ecuador says tourism is threatening the Galapagos Islands and has asked UNESCO to add the habitat that inspired the theory of evolution to its endangered list, the culture agency said Friday.


Hole in one eases Verplank's frustrations

American wildcard Scott Verplank,   playing in the final singles match of the day, registered a   Ryder Cup hole-in-one on Sunday.


It can pivot like a motorcycle and run for 100 miles on battery power -- a new plug-in hybrid in development has some safety challenges but it's spry. In Autopia.


Hamlin makes noise with swashbuckling Seahawks D

NEW ORLEANS -- Sitting at his locker, quiet and laid back, it's hard to believe this is the man who ignites the Seattle Seahawks defense, playing a reckless, loud and brash style that his opponents player-hating and his teammates yearning for more.


Japan tells Apple to probe burning battery problem

Risk of big fires fines if it doesn't Japan's trade ministry has given Apple a week to explain why one of the Mac maker's notebooks allegedly burst into flames in April this year and to detail what's being done to make sure the incident isn't repeated.â¦


COLUMBUS, DECEMBER 9 : A man charged on stage and opened fire at a heavy metal band and fans at a crowded bar, killing four people and wounding two others before being killed by police, officials said on Thursday.


Haiti President Rene Preval urges an end to a spate of abductions of children in the run-up to Christmas.


Likely aimed at allaying European Union fears, a Microsoft-commissioned study by research firm IDC indicates 50,000 jobs would be created across six countries in Europe as a result of Windows Vista.


BBC newsman's parents overjoyed as 'living nightmare' ends

BBC Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston's parents voiced their relief Wednesday that their "living nightmare" had ended after speaking to their son for the first time since his release.


StubHub site offers Green Monster seats before Sox do

Green Monster seats don't even go on sale until Feb. 24 -- and then only to Red Sox fans selected in a random drawing -- but one website is already listing the tickets for resale.


Clinton Portis had his best day since changing teams and Washington throttled Chicago's inept offense as the Redskins beat the Bears 13-10.


France's Chirac Gives Spielberg Top Award

President Jacques Chirac made U.S. film  director Steven Spielberg a knight in the French Legion of  Honor on Sunday, hailing him as a great filmmaker committed to  fighting hatred and intolerance.


Cognos reassigns new exec after indictment

Cognos this week announced that Andrew Cahill, who was a senior vice president at the company, has been reassigned to other duties at Cognos after being indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with activities at his previous employer.


Nani's first goal for Manchester United hands the champions a first win of the season to frustrate a brave Spurs display.


Singer Clarkson praises music boss after dispute

After months of feuding with her label boss, pop singer and "American Idol" champion Kelly Clarkson on Monday called music mogul Clive Davis one of the "great record men of all time" and apologized for the brouhaha.


Chelsea Beats Norwich to Extend Lead Atop Soccer's Premiership

Chelsea beat visiting Norwich 4-0 to extend its lead atop English soccer's Premiership to six points as second-placed Everton was held to a 0-0 draw at Blackburn.


Concerns Arise Over Proposed Trauma Center Closure

LOS ANGELES -- The proposed closure of the trauma center at Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center is alarming doctors, police, paramedics and some politicians.


Auto Retailer CarMax Cuts Profit Outlook

Auto retailer CarMax Inc. (KMX.N) on Tuesday said it was cutting its second-quarter earnings forecast due to slower-than-expected used-car sales.


Iraq, 25 poliziotti uccisi in tre attacchi a Baquba

Insorti iracheni hanno attaccato oggi tre stazioni di polizia a Baquba, uccidendo 25 poliziotti e ferendone molti altri. Un elicottero americano sarebbe stato abbattuto a Falluja, dove Ã¨ in corso da ieri una massiccia offensiva americana.


Inuit Seek to Pressure U.S. to Slow Arctic Thaw

Inuit hunters threatened by an accelerating thaw of the Arctic want to amend a U.N. convention to put pressure on Washington to do more to slow global warming, an Inuit leader said on Thursday.


Need for speed takes drivers to extremes

MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy  - Racing drivers and motorbike riders will do anything to satisfy their craving for speed.


Israeli Soldier Killed in Gaza Blast - Sources

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


Mafia, permesso premio per il boss pentito Giovanni Brusca

Il boss Giovanni Brusca, attualmente collaboratore di giustizia, uscirÃ  dal carcere, in permesso, una volta ogni due mesi. Lo ha deciso il tribunale di sorveglianza di Roma. A rivelare la notizia del permesso


Saint Moritz, 13:49 - SCI, CDM DONNE: STYGER PRIMA IN PROVE DI DISCESA

Nadia Styger, grazie al tempo di 1'41"77, è stata la piÃ¹ veloce nella prima prova cronometrat...


Madison Square Garden ring out for count after 82 years

The boxing ring at Madison Square Garden, where Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali plied their trade, went down for the count on Wednesday.


Cadbury joins rivals in warning of poor summer drinks sales

Cadbury Schweppes, the confectionery to soft drinks group, followed rivals such as Unilever and Coca-Cola yesterday in admitting the poor summer had taken its toll on its sales, knocking its shares.


Low levels of testosterone may increase the risk of death in men over the age of 50, a study says.


Imperial Tobacco's parent company has strong quarter

Cigarette making giant British American Tobacco PLC, owner of Canada's largest tobacco producer, reported a 60 per cent jump in third quarter net profit Tuesday, thanks partly to lower taxation charges.


MIAMI -- The signs are everywhere. From the absence of the dreaded balcony curtain inside American Airlines Arena to the giant poster on the outside of the building triumphantly announcing, "Daddy's Home." This is, indeed, one big daddy. Shaquille O'Neal always has had a larger-than-life persona, perhaps because he is, well, very, very large. His singular presence on the Miami ...


The sun slipped behind the rolling hills, and the temperature went down with it, but the line of would-be voters outside the Daharia Girls School on Thursday wasn't getting any shorter.


British rower Matthew Pinsent will be aiming for his fourth Olympic gold when 'Super Saturday' starts in Athens.


The Israeli army has killed nine militants in and around the Gaza Strip, raising the Palestinian death toll to 47 in one of the biggest and bloodiest offensives in four years of conflict.


France faced a second day of paralysing public transport strikes Friday as one smaller rail union decided to prolong its stoppage over planned pension reforms.


Ilan Moscovsky was heading out of his apartment to buy vegetables in Tel Aviv's Carmel Market Monday at the moment a 16-year-old Palestinian suicide bomber detonated himself.


China launched a new communications satellite into orbit early Friday to provide broader radio and television signal coverage across the country, state media reported.


With the dawn of space tourism, the jet jockey returns

After a ride of some 50 miles straight up, SpaceShipOne paused poetically in the weightless black above the Mojave Desert.


A man who served prison time for fraud admitted Wednesday that he returned to his old ways after his release, bilking more than 900 investors Â including Hurricane Katrina victims Â out of $8 million.


Colorado High School Football Player Dies During Game

A 17-year-old high school football player in Colorado died shortly after collapsing during a game on Friday night.


Goldman Net Rises 23%; Shares Fall as Revenue Drops

Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the third- largest US securities firm, said quarterly profit rose 23 percent. Its shares had their biggest fall in more than a year as trading revenue tumbled from the prior three months.


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday threw his support behind efforts to craft an economic stimulus package and repeated that the U.S. central bank was ready to act aggressively to counter recession risks.


Brain typer Jon Niednagel has never sat, radar gun in hand, and watched Randy Johnson pitch. But from what he has observed a short distance from the mound and heard in postgame interviews, Niednagel identified the new Yankees pitcher as the rare INTJ brain type -- a left-brained, dominant intuitive. Niednagel feels confident drawing certain conclusions about Johnson's strengths and ...


Israeli Envoy Recalled Over Nude Exploit in El Salvador

JERUSALEM, March 12 -- Israel has recalled its ambassador to El Salvador after he was found naked, bound and drunk, according to Israeli news media reports confirmed Monday by a government spokeswoman.


Redford goes to war in "Lions for Lambs"

LONDON  - The title of Robert Redford's "Lions for Lambs" comes from a comment made by a German officer in World War I about the bravery of British soldiers compared to the criminal stupidity of their commanders.


UPDATE 1-Green wins at first playoff hole

Richard Green produced a stunning approach shot to win the Australian Masters in a playoff from David McKenzie and Greg Chalmers at Huntingdale golf course on Sunday.


Jury deliberation on the criminal charges faced by Conrad Black enters a fourth day.


InfoWorld - A new U.K. think tank launched on Monday will analyze how open-source software can be used in government and the private sector.


Electronic Data Systems Corp. named Ronald A. Rittenmeyer, president and chief operating officer, to succeed Michael H. Jordan as chief executive of the company.


Parigi, 12:19 - RALLY, DAKAR 2008: GARA UFFICIALMENTE ANNULLATA

Ora è ufficiale: niente Dakar per quest'anno. Il leggendario rally estremo, il piÃ¹ duro e pre...


The decision to delay the full police pay increase was taken "in the national interest", Gordon Brown tells MPs.


UK retailers recall tubes of Savlon after animal rights extremists claim they have contaminated the antiseptic cream.


Symantec study reframes IT risk management

Symantec's primary strategy in the enterprise may currently revolve around the notion of IT risk management, but the company's latest research finds that efforts to refine corporate process unrelated to security technology have become just as popular with customers moving to limit their exposure.


Skin-prick flu shot as effective as deep jab

Injecting flu vaccine into the skin instead of muscle could stretch limited supplies, two studies reported Wednesday. Researchers injected less than half the standard flu vaccine dose into the skin.


One of the ironies of Wednesdayâs flight of SpaceShipOne is that those who had the worst view of the flightâand the drama that unfolded during the ascentâwere the members of the media who came to report on the event.


Messina, 20:16 - CALCIO, SAMP; DG MAROTTA: VITTORIA CHE DA' MORALE

Il direttore generale della Sampdoria Giuseppe Marotta dopo il successo in casa del Messina è...


Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson will not walk away from St James' Park as the pressure mounts on his underachieving side. Robson attended a meeting with chairman Freddy Shepherd first thing on Thursday


Japan outraged by clash with anti-whalers

Japan expressed outrage on Friday after anti-whaling activists poured acid on the decks of a whaling ship in the Southern Ocean and slightly injured two crew members, terming their activities "piratical, terrorist acts".


The RSS feed for Scripting News now has the last 20 items posted to the blog instead of just the posts for the most recent day. This means that if you read the feed in an app that more or less displays the contents of the feed (as opposed to the new stuff) you'll see more.


Call Mets Crazy, but MartÃnez Is a Serious Option

Pedro MartÃnez could soon receive a contract offer from the Mets that is competitive with the one he has already received from Boston.


Kenyan Deputy Environment Minister Wangari Muta Maathai has been named winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, beating a number of much better known world names to the prestigious award.


Orange votes for Big Brother sponsorship

It's a phone-in vote on phone-in voting There's been a lot of controversy about dubious premium rate phone-ins connected to TV shows this week, but that hasn't stopped Orange setting up a telephone vote for staff to decide whether or not it should sponsor the mother and father of all telephone voting shows - Big Brother.â¦


Online TV service Joost has struck a content licensing deal with Viacom.


One of the nation's largest firefighters' union has accused Republican presidential contender Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, of committing "egregious acts" against firefighters who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.


Virus writers have latched onto the publicity surrounding football star David Beckham and his sexual escapades and are luring unsuspecting web users to a site that offers a whole lot more than just a couple of Photoshopped pics of David Beckham and his


Monty Seals Record Ryder Cup Triumph for Europe

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan  - Rampant Europe  retained the Ryder Cup after dominating the last-day singles  matches on Sunday to beat the United States by a record 18-1/2  points to 9-1/2.


Willie Randolph is still under contract with the Yankees, but while speaking yesterday about the possibility of managing the Mets, he used a couple of revealing personal pronouns.


As surgery looms, Clintonâs morale seems high

Former president Bill Clinton seemed to be in good spirits yesterday, walking around his hospital room in street clothes. He had been


Rammarico per chiamata a urne, dialogo esigenza ineludibile


An elderly woman who died after a fall was let down by her carers, a government ombudsman says.


Royals remember Princess Diana 10 years after death

Royals and celebrities joined Princes William and Harry to honor their mother Princess Diana on Friday, the 10th anniversary of her death in a high-speed limousine crash in Paris.


Cosi' ad Lingotto su collaborazione per componentistica


President Bush chided Sen. John Kerry and fellow Democrats on Monday for asserting that Republicans will undermine Social Security, calling the strategy "the most tired, pathetic way to campaign for the presidency."


Banned Basque Party Calls for Peace Talks

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain  - A Basque nationalist party  banned by Spain as ETA's political wing unveiled a plan to end  the long-running conflict in the region on Sunday, saying it  wanted peace talks.


A new law nullifies the ability of labor auditors and prosecutors to assess employer-employee relationships.


PSP 'rubbish'? Nintendo think so. (PSP, DS)

At least, according to Nintendo President Satoru Iwata it isn't. Whilst talking to journalists in Japan the boss let his feelings loose concerning Sony's foray into the handheld market, stating that the PSP would simply alienate possible new gamers rather


Religious right relishes chance to push agenda

A mood of elation permeated the ranks of evangelical Christians in the United States yesterday as it became clear that the election marked a watershed moment for their chances of implementing a conservative moral agenda - above all on the issues of


Gambling impresario pushes fanciful Palestinian fund

$1bn for peace Online casino impresario Avi Shaked, founder of gambling website 888.com, has confirmed today in a wide ranging interview with the Jerusalem Post that he has proposed a $1bn private equity fund for economic investment in the occupied Palestinian territories.â¦


Youssef Belhadj, a key suspect in the trial of 29 people over the 2004 Madrid train bombings, denies involvement.


Terror experts in Europe fear the bombings in Algeria offer a prime example of how jihad could spread to Europe


Kenyan Deputy Environment Minister Wangari Muta Maathai has been named winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, beating a number of much better known world names to the prestigious award.


Japan's Nikkei share average fell nearly one percent on Tuesday after the dollar's retreat below 103 yen put pressure on exporters such as Sony Corp.


Polish prosecutors study claims that Deputy PM Andrzej Lepper demanded sex from a woman employee.


- Delta Air Lines said its board has rejected an $8.4 billion acquisition bid from rival US Airways Group Inc., calling the bid "structurally flawed" and plagued by antitrust and labor issues.


TEN people from Suffolk have today been confirmed as dead or missing after last month's tsunami disaster in south east Asia.


A new class of material, which brings computer chips made from a single molecule a step closer, has been discovered by scientists.


Torino, 19:29 - CALCIO, TORINO; RECOBA: VORREI CHIUDERE NEL DANUBIO

Alvaro Recoba parla ai microfoni di Radio Radio della sua nuova esplosione in maglia granata. Il Chi...


Morocco out to spoil Ghana's party in African Nations Cup

Ghana need only to draw their last Group A game on Monday against Morocco to keep alive their dream of winning the African Nations Cup on home turf.


The Justice Department is joining the American Civil Liberties Union in backing a student who lost his state-funded merit-based scholarship because he left college to serve a two-year church mission.


Singer George Michael is due to be sentenced after he admitted driving while unfit through drugs.


By Karen Robinson, The Buffalo News, N.Y.  Dec. 11--A critical issue in the East Aurora School District's $24 million capital project proposal is acquiring 5.2 acres of vacant land owned by Fisher-Price that the district insists it must have to expand Parkdale Elementary School.


U.N. sees Iraq progress despite misgivings

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


By MADELYN TROYANEK, Staff. Grant Bradley, 14, of Crescent Beach, said he thought he "was going to die" when a 350-pound tiger pounced on him late Saturday at the St.


The Gibson SG guitar fetched $294,000 at Christie`s in New York, during the largest auction of rock and entertainment memorabilia.


BOUAKE, Ivory Coast - President Thabo Mbeki on Sunday arrived in the central Ivory Coast rebel stronghold of Bouake, where he received a rousing welcome as a potential peacemaker in the divided country.


ATHENS - The Australian women and American men ended the swimming competition at the Athens 2004 Olympics Games in style Saturday, both breaking world records in the 4x100 meter medley relays.


Al Qaeda Still in Pakistan, Work Needed, U.S. Says

Elements of al Qaeda remain in  Pakistan, a senior U.S. defense official said Thursday, adding  that unless more was done to stop the flow of recruits into  militant groups the war on terror would never be won.


Comic actor Ricky Tomlinson is recovering in hospital on Merseyside following a quadruple heart bypass operation.


Experts Urge Greater Effort on Vaccine for Bird Flu

Saying the world is nowhere near ready to fight a global epidemic of influenza, a panel convened by the World Health Organization demanded yesterday that there be greater international cooperation and financing to develop a vaccine.


U.S. mobile operator Sprint Nextel has appointed Dan Hesse as president and CEO. He replaces Gary Forsee, who resigned in October.


Three people were killed and six more wounded when US warplanes bombed Falluja, according to a hospital in the Iraqi city. Victims of the 05:00 raid were rushed to Falluja's general hospital on Thursday where


Montenegrin prime minister may step down

Montenegro's prime minister said Monday he may soon step down, one day after his coalition swept to power in the country's first election since it gained independence from Serbia.


After 40 Years, Schieffer Plans to Quit CBS in Early 2009

Bob Schieffer, a reporter for CBS News for nearly four decades and the host of âFace the Nationâ for 17 years, said Tuesday night that he would retire next January.


Early Results Show Bosnian Voters Split on Nation's Future

SARAJEVO, Bosnia, Oct. 1 -- Bosnians appeared split in key elections on the country's future Sunday, with Muslims and Catholic Croats voting for politicians who want to unify the Balkan nation, but Serbs backing a candidate who advocates ethnic division, early results showed.


Pescara, 22:51 - CALCIO, PESCARA: DAL CATANIA ARRIVA MARINIELLO

Il Pescara ha concluso nella giornata di oggi, ultima valida per il mercato di riparazione, gli acqu...


Verona, 17:28 - CALCIO, CHIEVO: IN TRE LAVORANO A PARTE

Allenamento pomeridiano per il Chievo svolto sotto una fitta nevicata, con il tecnico Beretta ha fat...


Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett has been indicted on new charges stemming from a chase with police last month.


IL PARLAMENTO EUROPEO APPROVA LA COMMISSIONE BARROSO

STRASBURGO - Il Parlamento europeo ha oggi dato la sua approvazione all'investitura della nuova Commissione presieduta dal portoghese Jose' Manuel Barroso. I voti a favore sono stati 449, i contrari 149 e le astensioni 82.


Angelina Jolie brought her star power to Baghdad Thursday on a mission as a U.N. goodwill ambassador to highlight the plight of Iraqi refugees.


Football hierarchy must make sense of drug abuse

I READ that Adrian Mutu idolises Diego Maradona and tried to visit him in Cuba but his agent stopped him. He should have let Mutu go.


South Korea banned a third consecutive US beef shipment after discovering tiny bone fragments in the consignment, citing a bilateral accord to combat mad cow disease.


British cabinet minister resigns to spend time with family, constituents

The unexpected resignation of Smith, 53, comes as Britain's parliament is due to return from its summer recess Tuesday and amid widespread reports that British Prime Minister Tony Blair ( news - web sites ) was ...


Ashlee Simpson Takes 'SNL' Lip Sync Blame

Ashlee Simpson is reportedly taking the heat for deciding to lip-sync during a performance on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend, a plan that backfired when the vocals to the wrong song were audible during her second appearance.


NEARLY 50 people have been killed in just two days of violence in Iraq as insurgents ramp up their attacks in the lead-up to next month's landmark elections.


Il quotidiano Yediot Ahronot, Israele ha partner per parlare


The 12 countries of the South American Community of Nations will allow passport-free travel between them.


Miami and Phoenix were both missing an All-Star, so their other key players stepped up to make sure it didn't matter. Washington finally had its stars in the lineup, and that was enough against the slumping Hawks.


Dow Jones -0,10%, Nasdaq -0,20%.Euro in rialzo a 1,3535 dlr


Parigi, 14:21 - TENNIS, ROLAND GARROS: FOGNINI FUORI IN CINQUE SET

Fabio Fognini è stato eliminato al primo turno del Roland Garros. L'azzurro ha ceduto in cinq...


If you've had a CT or MRI scan recently, ask your doctor for the CD. You can make something pretty with it. In Bodyhack.


EU Rejects U.S. Ending Plane Subsidy Pact

The European Union accused the United States on Friday of violating a transatlantic pact on subsidies to aircraft makers and demanded consultations before Washington gives any aid to Boeing Co.'s 7E7 project.


Nepalese rebels set off bombs in capital

Kathmandu - Nepalese rebels shot a policeman and set off two bombs in Kathmandu on Friday while keeping up a blockade that has isolated the capital since midweek to press demands for the release of rebels held by the government.


Teen's interview with John Lennon yields Oscar nod

TORONTO  - A 1969 encounter between a 14 year-old Beatles fan and John Lennon has inspired "I Met the Walrus," a five-minute Canadian film contending for an Oscar for best animated short.


Campaigning for Sunday's Palestinian elections ends with one of the leading candidates barred from East Jerusalem.


The Complete Guide to iPod photo Pictures

If you're reading this, you either have a brand new iPod photo or are thinking about getting one. In either case, you're probably excited about carrying your entire digital photo


From the supposedly sublime skills of the galacticos, Real Madrid have plunged into the ridiculous: on Saturday night they crashed to a 1-0 defeat at Espanyol.


Militant Somali Islamist at Eritrea talks

Militant Somali Islamist leader Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, in hiding since a war ousted his movement from southern Somalia at the end of 2006, appeared on Thursday at a conference in Eritrea.


Maltempo, Protezione civile: preallarme in Lombardia

La Protezione civile della Regione Lombardia, sulla base delle ultime elaborazioni del Servizio meteorologico regionale-SMR (ARPA), dispone lo stato di preallarme per rischio idrogeologico (codice 1), con decorrenza dalle 23 di oggi, nelle province di


Vick pleads guilty, apologizes in dogfighting case

RICHMOND, Virginia  - U.S. football star Michael Vick pleaded guilty and publicly apologized on Monday for his role in a dogfighting case that will land him in jail and already has prompted his suspension from the sport.


A Suez partecipazione nell'impianto idroelettrico in Brasile


New Bush administration rules that  scale back overtime eligibility for white-collar workers took  effect on Monday over protests that they would slash paychecks  at a time of economic uncertainty.


Singer Britney Spears goes back to court in Los Angeles to argue for the right to see her two young children.


EU agrees partial freeze on Turkey talks

European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday on a partial freeze of Turkey's EU membership talks, in an unprecedented move to penalize Ankara for failing to normalize trade with Cyprus.


China says U.S. also to blame for toy safety scares

China on Monday hit back at Mattel, after a massive toy recall, saying designers and importers should also take responsibility for product safety, but promised to punish its own manufacturers who flout standards.


Torino, 15:25 - CALCIO VIOLENTO, DESCHAMPS: C'E' ANCORA TEMPO PER RIMEDIARE

Sulle questione calcio-violenza, è intervenuto anche l'allenatore della Juve, Didier Deschamp...


Merck wins Vioxx trial in Alabama state court

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama  - An Alabama state court jury on Friday handed Merck & Co.  its second victory this week in a Vioxx product liability trial, finding that the drugmaker did not hide the health risks associated with its withdrawn arthritis drug.


Chien-Ming Wang gives the Yankees their first complete game win since last July in a 5-1 victory over the White Sox on Wednesday.


FGIC Corp, a bond insurer whose main  unit has lost its top credit ratings from the three major  agencies, has told New York regulators it wants to split into  two companies, New York Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo  said on Friday.


EUROPA/ITALIA - Una nuova fonte per conoscere Francesco dÂAssisi in cui anche gli ebrei invocano il Santo Roma (Agenzia Fides) - Per la ricostruzione della vicenda di frate Francesco dÂAssisi Ã¨ fondamentale fare costante riferimento alle fonti che parlano di lui. Tra queste sono da privilegiarsi i suoi scritti, ma anche le agiografie contengono alcuni el...


Strong Quake Rocks Taiwan; Several Injured

A strong earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off Taiwan rocked the island's northeast on Friday, damaging buildings and injuring several people, officials said.


Despite Desperate Measures, Baby With Rare Disease Dies

Hannah Mollie Stimell, a 13-month-old girl, endured an arduous and complex treatment that her parents and doctors hoped would cure her of a fatal genetic disease.


A ottobre +6,16% nuove immatricolazioni, Fiat al 31,13%


Romney Wins Maine's Nonbinding Presidential Caucus

Bloomberg - Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney won the Maine Republican presidential caucuses, beating Arizona Senator John McCain and Texas Representative Ron Paul, according to projections by the Associated Press.


New Charges Against Former HealthSouth Chief

Federal prosecutors added perjury and obstruction of justice charges to the criminal case against fired HealthSouth Corp. chief executive Richard Scrushy on Wednesday under a new indictment in the accounting scandal.


Quadruplicare l'autonomia delle batterie dei telefonini di terza generazione. Questo l'obbiettivo che la societÃ  NTT DoCoMo, in collaborazione con Fujitsu, ha raggiunto con la realizzazione di un prototipo di batteria a combustibile.


Madrid, 17:16 - CALCIO, CAPELLO AVVISA IL REAL: ATTENZIONE ALLA DINAMO KIEV

Fabio Capello avvisa il Real Madrid alla vigilia della sfida di Champions League contro la Dinamo Ki...


Negro Leagues star Buck O'Neil dead at 94

John "Buck" O'Neil, a key figure in Negro Leagues baseball and a ground-breaking coach in the major leagues, has died at the age of 94.


Doctors see tough times for Austrian kidnap girl

Doctors warned on Thursday that Natascha   Kampusch would soon have to face the trauma of eight years in   captivity after the euphoria of explaining her ordeal to a   mesmerized international television audience.


Russia's first shipment of nuclear fuel for Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant will strengthen strategic ties between Tehran and Moscow, a top nuclear official said Wednesday.


Scientists are developing a device which could improve the lives of kidney dialysis patients.


Builder cuts off water to Rome's Trevi Fountain

Water supplying Rome's world-famous Trevi Fountain was cut off when a builder across town damaged a 2,000-year-old pipe, the local water company said on Wednesday.


As many as 1.5 million cars are being scrapped illegally in Britain every year, presenting a major environmental hazard.


USDA disputes claim that U.S. chicken unsafe

Eighty-three percent of chicken sold in U.S. grocery stores may contain bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses, a consumer group said on Monday, 34 percentage points higher than the rate it found three years ago.


Australia to double anti-terror funds for Indonesia

Australia will double to A$20 million ($15.4 million) its anti-terrorism assistance to Indonesia as part of efforts to deepen coordination in fighting militants, Foreign


Suns look to kick-start offense vs. Dallas

Sporting a small wound over his right eye, Phoenix point guard Steve Nash was backed up against a wall as he met with reporters after practice Monday. That's where Nash's Suns will find themselves if they don't play better in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday night. They're feeling bruised, but not beaten, after a 95-88 Game 3 loss to Dallas on Sunday left them trailing 2-1.


Iconic comedian Jerry Lewis thought he was going to die when he suffered a second heart attack last year.


Investors brace for bank losses in pivotal week

Major American banks are expected to unveil substantial losses and secure more cash from abroad in what is shaping up to be a pivotal week for the global credit crisis, with central banks also poised to weigh in again.


F.T.C. Goes After Alleged MySpace Hijackers

The Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal court to require an alleged Web page hijacking operation to obey previous orders barring unfair and deceptive practices.


A year has gone by and much has changed at the company. But is it different enough yet?


Investors on Wednesday roared their approval for President Bush, and the absence of post-election rancor, with the Dow Jones industrial average closing up 101.


Italian deputies drowned out in mobile phone clampdown: report

Thwarted so far in his attempts to clamp down on mobile telephone use among deputies, the speaker of the Italian parliament has hit upon a sophisticated way of getting tough, a weekly newspaper reported.


Skip Chemo? That could come soon for more patients

Doctors are closer to predicting which cancer patients can skip chemotherapy and avoid the brutal side effects of that staple of cancer care, doctors at a major medical meeting said on Tuesday.


Israeli army under fire after killing girl

A video aired on Israeli TV, with the audio portion revealing defense forces shooting a 13-year-old girl in Gaza.


Israel kills six Palestinians in Gaza raid

GAZA CITY: Prime Minister Ariel Sharonâs optimism for peace in 2005 was immediately dealt a blow by Israelis with the killing of six Palestinians on Friday by Israeli troops during an incursion in Gaza.


Microsoft to release 1980s games for Xbox

Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 may exemplify the high-tech future of video game consoles, but the company is hoping some of its avid players still pine for the good old days of Pac-Man and Frogger.


The Christian Science Monitor - Pakistan, India, and Iran came one step closer this week to realizing a $7 billion natural-gas pipeline, a project that is likely to irk US policymakers trying to contain Tehran's nuclear ambitions.


Business & money: The founder of Britain's largest private insurance firm, Towergate, could make Â£2bn after it emerged that his company has received bid approaches.


Baseball needs zero-tolerance steroid policy

IT'S TIME for Major League Baseball -- and its players union -- to agree to get tough on steroids by adopting a zero-tolerance policy that requires more frequent testing and ever-harsher penalties for those who use -- and continue to abuse -- such


WASHINGTON - A Palestinian with links to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and an Egyptian were charged Thursday with providing financial support for terror groups and recruiting would-be terrorists, including alleged al-Qaida plotter Jose Padilla.    A 10-count federal grand jury indictment returned in Miami charges Adhan Amin Hassoun and Mohamed Hesham Youssef with providing material support and conspiracy to provide material support to terrorist organizations...


Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi held talks Sunday with President Hamid Karzai and the commander of a NATO force involved in an international effort against Afghanistan's growing and deadly insurgency.


Rapporto rilancia timori di un'imminente recessione


Music mogul Simon Cowell is all set to bring TV show "American Idol" to the big screen through his movie "Starstruck" and says that the film will be "very, very realistic" like 1976 Oscar winner "Rocky".


Reproduction experts in Chicago might have an elegant solution to the explosive moral dilemma posed by embryonic stem-cell research. By Kristen Philipkoski.


Kaneohe native Dean Wilson missed out yesterday on his final chance to secure his PGA Tour card. Wilson, who entered the final round of the Chrysler Championship tied for 18th and needing a top-20 finish to


Does your child have what it takes to be the next Lewis Hamilton?

Sport: Motor sport: David Ornstein discovers how the top coaches nurture extraordinary ability across the sporting spectrum.


Research In Motion Ltd. is suing Motorola Inc. over several patents used for wireless devices such as RIM's BlackBerry e-mail devices and Motorola's Razr smart phones.


In the wake of a 15-month-long battle for its life, PeopleSoft Inc.'s board of directors fired CEO Craig Conway Friday morning.


When Patriots safety Rodney Harrison tore the anterior cruciate, medial collateral, and posterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee just three weeks into the 2005 season, it was potentially a career-ending injury. Harrison, however, refused to acknowledge that possibility. Facing major reconstructive surgery, he had faith in a higher power and in medical technology.


Foreign Experts Race to Identify Dead in Thailand

KHAO LAK, Thailand  - Foreign forensic experts  joined the desperate race to identify Thailand's tsunami  victims as the death toll and the number of missing mounted on  Thursday.


U.S. says 60 killed in offensive against al Qaeda in Iraq

U.S. and Iraqi forces have killed 60 militants, seized dozens of weapons caches and detained 193 suspects during the first week of a major new offensive against al Qaeda in northern Iraq, the U.S. military said.


Cabs Are on Strike, but Are on the Street, Too

Union leaders and city officials differed over the effectiveness of a strike by New York City taxi drivers.


ACS says CEO, CFO resign after options probe

Affiliated Computer Services Inc.  said on Monday its chief executive and chief financial officer had resigned as it completed an internal investigation into its stock option practices.


No laurels for "All the King's Men" at Toronto festival

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood   had their egos bruised at this year's Toronto International   Film Festival.


A bomb destroyed a truck carrying chlorine gas north of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least five people and spewing out toxic fumes that left nearly 140 others sick, Iraqi police said.


Republican John McCain said he was "fired up and ready to go" against either Democratic presidential contender as he celebrated primary victories Tuesday in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.


Consumer Agency's Recent 'Gift Travel' May Spur a Ban

Records newly released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission demonstrate that its employees traveled on industry-financed trips dating at least to 1998, demonstrating a wider use of "gift travel" than previously known.


Mexico City starts grope-free buses for women

Mexico City has started a women-only bus service to protect female passengers from groping and verbal abuse common on the city's packed public transportation system.


Space walk set amid space station computer woes

Spacewalking astronauts aim to repair a damaged thermal blanket on the space shuttle Atlantis on Friday as U.S. and Russian controllers struggle with a worrying computer failure on the International Space Station.


Cancer risk growing in developing world: UN agencies

Developing countries are facing a growing cancer epidemic and expected to see more than two thirds of new cases worldwide over the next 10 years, UN health officials warned on Monday.


* MODULO Lippi ha provato il 4-4-2 mandando in campo due ...

Firenze, 31 agosto 2004- Mattinata d'allenamento per la nazionale di Marcello Lippi al suo secondo giorno di ritiro a Coverciano. In campo, insieme ad un gruppo di compagni, non c'era Alessandro Del Piero.


web sites)'s heart prob lem will make it even harder for John Kerry (news - web sites) to recover from his dramatic slippage in the polls, nervous New York Democrats said over the weekend.


Mantova, 18:57 - CALCIO, MANTOVA: DIFFERENZIATO PER MONDINI E ALTINIER

Allenamento pomeridiano per il Mantova al Centro Sportivo Boschetto di Curtatone. Il tecnico Tesser ...


Property prices in Scotland are still looking healthy, despite the steepest fall in nine years across the rest of the UK. The latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows that while


Roma, 13:04 - ATLETICA, PISTORIUS: PROTESI NON MI AVVANTAGGIANO

Oscar Pistorius non rinuncia al sogno di gareggiare con i normodotati alle Olimpiadi. La Federatleti...


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to increasing public knowledge about the disease. An uncontrolled growth of breast cells, breast cancer is silently claiming the


Most state leaders would consider Illinois' Democratic powerbrokers lucky to have two homegrown presidential candidates vying for the top of their party's ticket.


On Black Friday, Fewer People, More Spent

Fewer consumers turned out for the post-Thanksgiving shopping bonanza this year, but they spent more than last year as they stocked their carts with expensive electronics, according to a retail trade group.


Mike Candrea doesn't dream much these days, but a vision of sorts came to him Sunday night. Members fo the United States softball team celebrate their gold medal win over Australia.


Jason Campbell led Washington 73 yards in 1:33 late in the second quarter and tossed a 16-yard touchdown pass to Chris Cooley to give the Redskins a 10-6 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles at halftime on Monday night.


Zimbabwe to reopen its ethanol plant    HARARE, Feb.


Survey confirms Darfur death rates higher than normal

The first scientific survey to assess the deadly nature of the conflict in the Sudan's Darfur area has found that death rates there were three to 10 times higher than those normally found in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the gravity of the crisis.


Cost, Stigma Are Barriers to Depression Treatment

NEW YORK  - Some people with depression may  refuse treatment because of the associated stigma, but the  majority may go untreated simply because it is too expensive,  according to the findings of an international study.


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Companies Reportedly Buying More Software As A Service

TechWeb - The portion of new business software revenue generated from SaaS products is expected to increase to 25 percent by 2011.


Private sector asked to help pay for Expos' new home

The district council Tuesday night narrowly approved a motion to finance construction of a new baseball stadium in the city. However, the motion only passed after an amendment was added that forces the private


GM's Wagoner Expects US Auto Sales to Rise This Year, in 2005

General Motors Corp. Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said he expects US auto-industry sales to rise about 2 percent to 3 percent this year and next, helped by the nation's economic growth.


Democrats urge ABC to withdraw 9/11 movie

Amid an election-year debate over  who can best defend America, U.S. congressional Democrats urged  ABC on Thursday to cancel a TV miniseries about the September  11 attacks that is critical of former Democratic President Bill  Clinton and his top aides.


A New Mystery to Prosecutors: Their Lost Jobs

A furor in Washington over the ouster of eight United States attorneys has taken the Bush administration by surprise.


Top Gear chap shoots self in foot Gobby TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been forced to reverse his position after he lost money after publishing his bank account details in a newspaper column.â¦


TDN- Finally the Turkish Parliament, with the blessings of our benevolent Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, convened on Sunday and eradicated a major thorn in Turkey's relations with the


With a Sunday charge that would have made his namesake proud, Ryan Palmer birdied four straight holes down the stretch and closed with a 10-under 62 to win the Funai Classic at Disney by three shots over Vijay Singh and Briny Baird.


Botswana pins Hollywood hopes on "Detective" film

Botswana is pinning its  Hollywood hopes on a new film based on the best-selling fiction  series "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency."


Sri Lanka hopes EU ban will push rebels to talks

Sri Lanka on Tuesday welcomed a European Union ban against the island's Tamil Tiger rebels that diplomats said would freeze the their assets, saying it hoped it would convince the rebels to resume peace talks.


Columbia University signs New York's student loan code

Columbia University and the financial aid officers' national association have agreed to abide by New York's code of conduct for lending practices, the state attorney general said on Thursday in a statement.


Norddeutsche Affinerie takes fire at Commerzbank in Cumerio deal

The German copper producer Norddeutsche Affinerie, which plans to merge with Belgian group Cumerio, has complained to financial regulator BaFin about its advisory bank Commerzbank, it emerged on Friday.


US Sudan envoy takes Darfur mission to Libya

The US envoy to Sudan, Andrew Natsios, said he would travel to Tripoli on Wednesday for talks on getting Libya involved in UN and African Union efforts to end the Darfur conflict.


WASHINGTON -- From all corners of the United States, from Canada and even Peru, tens of thousands of people descended on the National Mall yesterday for the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian.


The Competition Commission will outline proposals to remedy problems it identified in the grocery market.


European capitals are wavering over how to approach the final two years of a US administration saddled with inconclusive wars.


EBay plans to hand over control of its main website in China to Beijing-based TOM Online in a major setback for the Internet auction pioneer, newspaper reports have said.


Liverpool return not Real option for Owen

Reports over the weekend claimed that Liverpool were considering making a move to bring Owen back to Anfield after his summer move to Madrid.


Rogge calls Athens `unforgettable, dream games'

Four years ago, the IOC warned Athens was in danger of losing the Olympics because of severe delays. On Sunday night, the verdict was vastly different.


The European Union (EU) says it plans to plunge Belarus further into isolation by banning officials responsible for "fraudulent elections" and violence against opposition supporters from its territory.


Drive to Nab Last German Nazis to Begin in January

The Nazi-hunting Simon Wiesenthal Center  will begin a campaign in January to flush out the last  surviving Nazi war criminals in Germany, the head of the  center's Jerusalem office said Sunday.


British politician Ashdown pulls out of bid to be Afghanistan envoy

Senior British politician Paddy Ashdown has withdrawn his candidacy for the role of United Nations representative in Afghanistan, he said in a statement Sunday.


Description: Senior news analyst NPR's Daniel Schorr says that this presidential campaign is not dominated by important issues of the day, but instead has degenerated into a gossipy back-and-forth debate about the Vietnam War.


Briton shot dead in Saudi Arabia: witnesses

A Briton was shot dead in the Saudi capital, witnesses told AFP.


Mexican conservative Calderon wins presidency

Ruling party conservative Felipe   Calderon finally won Mexico's presidency on Tuesday, ending a   two-month legal battle over fraud claims at a July election   that has plunged the nation into a crisis.


Officials are trying to figure out why workers at a meat plant were stricken with a strange neurological illness.


David Greene threw for a career-high 382 yards and two touchdowns, Thomas Brown rushed for 107 yards and No. 10 Georgia held off Arkansas 20-14.


Udine, 18:59 - CALCIO, ASCOLI: TESSER: UNA PRESTAZIONE DI CARATTERE

Attilio Tesser è soddisfatto del pari colto a Udine: "Mi fa felice perchè oggi la squa...


Marathon White House race gobbles up campaign funds

Pricey television ads, private planes and flashy events have drained the bank accounts of US presidential hopefuls, leaving even top-tier candidates struggling to eke out their precious funds.


The Internet Refrigerator: Back from the Dead?

Whirlpool unveils fridge with attachable modules for a laptop and other electronic devices.


DNA test indicates Colombia boy was rebel hostage

A young Colombian boy who was born captive in a leftist rebel camp and whose release was promised last week has been living in foster care since 2005, the attorney general said on Friday, citing DNA test results.


Wal-Mart Says More Than Half Its Workers Have Its Health Insurance

Wal-Mart, the nationâs largest private employer, said more than half of its U.S. workers had enrolled in the companyâs health insurance plan.


Martin Buckley meets the Corsicans determined not to let a national hero be forgotten.


Enterprise SAN for Mac OS X Server, Part 1

Columnist Yuval Kossovsky offers a primer on storage-area networks in Part 1 of this two-part series, and then follows up with a piece on how to set up a SAN for Mac OS X.


Rock.Com Analysis Shows That the CRB Internet Royalty Increase is Inconsistent With Business Reality

Laguna Hills, California-based music portal Rock.com is compelled to  issue this release to demonstrate how inconsistent the recent CRB  Internet performance royalty increase is with Rock.com's ability to  actually pay royalties based on the new scheme.


With its recent decision to entertain bids for Volvo, Ford appears to be dismantling the collection of luxury auto companies that it once assembled with such confidence.


Despite Concerns, NASA Will Launch Shuttle as Scheduled

NASA had briefly considered delaying next Tuesdayâs mission after an independent group of engineers raised concerns about microscopic cracks in three heat shield panels that protect the shuttleâs wings.


Ottimi risultati deficit-gettito in gestione Padoa-Schioppa


Higher oil prices prompt downward revision to '05 outlook

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- The global economic outlook that looked strong in April is starting to fray around the edges, according to an International Monetary Fund report released on Wednesday.


Jonny Greenwoodâs 20-minute work was by far the most viscerally exciting and intellectually engaging of the three at the Wordless Music series concert on Wednesday.


Four Canadians dead, up to 87 missing or unaccounted for in tsunami disaster

OTTAWA (CP) - Another Canadian has been listed among those killed in the tsunami disasters in south Asia.


Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson suggested raising out-of-pocket costs for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries, and rival Rudy Giuliani ruled out a Social Security tax increase Wednesday in auditions for support from influential economic conservatives.


Equity curtain falls on actor Randy Quaid

NEW YORK  - Randy Quaid has been banned for life by Actors' Equity Assn., the labor union representing American stage actors, and fined more than $81,000 for his alleged actions during the Seattle production of the musical "Lone Star Love," which was scheduled to come to Broadway until producers canceled it.


Le sfilate dei due marchi a Milano, vestiremo alla marinara


Patrick Reilly's Blog: Join the PHP Evangelism Team - Mailing List

Patrick Reilly has posted about a new group that's being formed in the PHP world - a PHP Evangelism Team designed to help promote the language.   The goal of the PHP Evangelism Team is to bring together the right people, resources and experience from across the PHP Community to provide developers with the process guidance and best practices needed to create new opportunities for the web.   They're also looking to help support local user groups and aid in any PHP-related event they can. You can subscribe to their mailing list to get more information as the group develops. Check out the post for the address to join the list.


Antitrust, 'garantire contendibilita' di tutti con tutti'


Wis. Officials Capture Wandering Kangaroo

DODGEVILLE, Wis. - A kangaroo that went on a walkabout in frigid Wisconsin was captured Wednesday. But where the marsupial came from remained a mystery.  Sheriff's deputies cornered the 150-pound kangaroo in a barn after receiving calls for days from shocked residents who had seen it.


Roman face cream discovered and reproduced

A cosmetic face cream used by fashionable women in ancient Roman times has been analysed by scientists at Bristol University, UK, and now reproduced.


Replaces one Scott with another Microsoft said yesterday that it has hired Disney man Tony Scott, who will replace sacked chief information officer Stuart Scott.â¦


Cheney addresses graduates of his old H.S.

Vice President Dick Cheney told graduates of his old high school Saturday to keep their eyes open for unexpected opportunities.


Katie Holmes' new look has our e-meter in a tailspin.


Congolese warlord appears before International Criminal Court

Congolese militia leader Germain Katanga on Monday became only the second war crimes suspect to appear before the International Criminal Court.


Jackie Chan suffered back pain while wrapping up filming of "The Forbidden Kingdom," his first collaboration with Jet Li.


Black sheep wrongly made scapegoat in graveyard mystery

A black sheep called Colin who faced repeated warnings for supposedly eating flowers at a graveyard has been dramatically cleared of blame.


AIDS-related anti-violence programs failing: advocacy group

Nearly half of girls in some African  countries are raped, an advocacy group said on Thursday in a  report that sharply criticizes existing programs aimed at  curbing violence to help stop the spread of AIDS.


First Look: Five Fast iPhone Impressions

Some strengths and weaknesses of what may be the  most most eagerly anticipated consumer item since the Tickle Me Elmo doll.


Hostage-Takers Demand U.S. Allies Quit Iraq

Militants piled more pressure on  Washington's military allies in Iraq on Thursday, seizing an  Iraqi-Polish woman and holding a Japanese man under threat of  death.


Oracle, Peoplesoft Deal Faces 'Notable Barriers'

Standard & Poor's Equity Research maintained a "hold" rating on PeopleSoft (nasdaq: PSFT - news - people ), saying the European Commission's approval of the takeover by Oracle (nasdaq: ORCL - news - people ) removes that last regulatory hurdle to the


C'Wealth backs Musharraf's intention to continue as Army Chief :

Islamabad, Oct 22 : Extending tacit support to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's intention to continue as the Army Chief despite pledging to quit the post, the Commonwealth today said the move should be considered democratic if Parliament approves it.


DNA test indicates Colombia boy was rebel hostage

A young Colombian boy who was born captive in a leftist rebel camp and whose release was promised last week has been living in foster care since 2005, the attorney general said on Friday, citing DNA test results.


Update 2: German Business Sentiment Index Edges Up

A closely-watched index of German business sentiment barely rose in October, showing that the current recovery in Europe's largest economy lacks the strength of previous upswings.


SINGAPORE A much-publicized visit to a Starbucks outlet in Jakarta is playing a role in Indonesia's presidential election, reminding voters and investors alike that Southeast Asia's biggest economy desperately needs change.


'Swades is really very good, I think, better than Lagaan. Puts out some fine messages, does it subtly, Shah Rukh Khan is understated, there are no idiotic choreographed dance sequences, no fights.'


Grazie all'aumento delle entrate, "ma attenti alla ripresa"


Bomb Explosion in Southern Thailand Kills Two People

A bomb explosion in front of a bank in southern Thailand killed two people and injured six others, police said. The bomb exploded at 9:10 am Bangkok time in front of a branch of Siam


Major Rivalry Heats Up as Tiger Factor Fades

With Tiger Woods having lost the aura of  dominance he enjoyed three years ago, golf fans are preparing  for a second consecutive season of intoxicating play and  last-day drama at the four majors in 2005.


One of Britain's iconic names is back, in bizarre circumstances tailor-made for the country's boisterous tabloids. Sir Mark Thatcher — son of British political legend Margaret Thatcher, titled by inheritance, and wealthy through connections and marriage — is in trouble in a far-off land for allegedly bankrolling a bungled African coup attempt.


Hang Lung Unit Seeks HK$4.02 Bln in New Share Sale

Hang Lung Properties Ltd., Hong Kong's fourth-largest developer by market value, is seeking to raise as much as HK$4.02 billion ($517 million) selling new shares to finance property


Hosting the 2004 Olympics cost Greece 9bn euros, twice the original estimate, the country's finance minister says.


In Mexico's drug wars, police given 'trust test'

Hundreds of police have been suspended in a bid to stem trafficking-related corruption.


On the Road: More Caveats Than Clarity in Batteries-in-Baggage Rule

LAST week, I spent most of an afternoon trying to get a cogent explanation of a confusing news release issued late on the Friday before New Yearâs by a mouthful of an agency called the United States Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.


Lear shares rise 4 pct on prospects of better deal

Shares of Lear Corp.  rose more than 4 percent on Tuesday on expectations that the company could command a higher price, one day after activist investor Carl Icahn offered to buy the U.S. auto parts supplier for $2.43 billion.


La situazione preoccupa le organizzazioni sindacali


Milano, 14:15 - CALCIO, MILAN; GALLIANI: FARE UN PUNTO PIU' DEI VIOLA

Alla vigilia di Parma-Milan, il vicepresidente del Milan Adriano Galliani indica "l'obiettivo chiari...


Da Castel Gandolfo anche un saluto agli scolari


Claims the UK government offered the car maker's potential Chinese partner Â£100m to seal a deal are dismissed.


Pick your vehicle—stock car, motorcycle, pickup truck, riding lawn mower—and competitors in the United States race them. So, too, the solar-powered car.


p2pnet.net News:- Sony Computer Entertainment and its US subsidiary may have to pay touch feedback technology firm Immersion Corp - which says it " brings feeling to Microsoft Windows and the Internet" - $82 million for patent infringement.


Cardinals 3, Mets 0: Mets Lose Again to Fall Into Tie With Phillies

With a loss to the Cardinals on Thursday, the Mets dropped out of sole possession of first place in the N.L. East for the first time since May 15.


Justine Henin will be first out on Centre Court ahead of a frantic Monday at Wimbledon.


Killing spree dims Sri Lanka peace hopes, foreign concern mounts

Tiger rebels have stepped up attacks against rivals and government forces despite a truce, amid growing international concern for Sri Lanka's faltering peace process, officials and diplomats said.


Paris, France (Sports Network) - France coach Raymond Domenech left Arsenal striker Robert Pires out of the squad for a November 17 friendly against Poland.


The board of Indian conglomerate Reliance has agreed a share buy-back, to counter the effects of a power struggle in the controlling family.


Reid: Congress Should Stay Until Spy Bill Passes

A bill backed by President Bush to  overhaul American spy agencies faced an uncertain future on  Sunday and a top Democrat said the Republican-led Congress  should not adjourn for the year until it passes.


Paris Hilton ordered to LA jail's medical wing

A sobbing Paris Hilton was ordered back to jail on Friday as a judge overruled a sheriff's decision to place the hotel heiress under house arrest for psychological problems after she spent three days behind bars.


U.K. Hostage Pleads for Life on Videotape

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A British hostage appeared on a video posted on an Islamic Web site Wednesday weeping and pleading for his life as Iraq's leader and U.S. officials crushed reports that a high-profile female Iraqi weapons scientist could be released from jail soon - as demanded by the kidnappers...


Three people die and two are seriously injured when their car collides with a bus in south-east London.


Since getting Steve Nash back in the lineup, the Phoenix Suns are surging. The revamped Philadelphia 76ers have improved since getting rid of a couple of big-name players.


Terrorism ; Deadline passes, fate of Chinese unknown

Terrorism News, PESHAWAR - A deadline passed yesterday for a threat by an Al Qaeda-linked tribal leader to execute one of two Chinese hostages unless the captors were allowed to flee their besieged base near the Afghan border.


Bahrain, Saudi rulers meet after trade row overshadows summit

RIYADH - Bahrainâs king His Highness Hamad held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz yesterday after he stayed away from a Gulf summit in Manama in protest at its free trade deal with Washington.


Tuomioja and Heinaluoma are top Finnish SDP chair contenders -Poll

Finnish Social Democratic Party (SDP) party secretary Eero Heinaluoma and Minister for Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja are the most likely to be chosen to succeed Speaker Paavo Lipponen as party chairman, ...


Storms battered the western United States on Saturday with strong winds, heavy rains and a blanket of snow that caused widespread power outages, a levee break in Nevada and two deaths in California.


A proposed  NASA mission to study a mysterious force thought to be accelerating the  expansion of the universe should be the first in the agency's "Beyond  Einstein" program to be developed and launched, the National Research  Council recommended today.


Mike Cameron, the former Gold Glove center fielder who lost his position when the Mets signed Carlos Beltran, told team officials that he did not want to be traded.


Someday, we may see Wednesday as being one of the most important dates in the history of aviation. The flight of "SpaceShipOne," however, seemed almost routine - at least until one thought about how miraculous it was.


Rio can open new United golden age, says Keane

Manchester United captain Roy Keane believes the return of Rio Ferdinand from his eight-month ban can lead to a new golden age at Old Trafford.


Tiny Cellphone Chip Aims to Improve Sound Quality

A start-upâs first product, modeled on the human ear, curbs background noise.


CBS and NBC split leadership on this repeat riddled third week of December, with the Eye net first in households and total viewers, and NBC No.1 in the three surveyed demos -- adults 18-49, adults 25-54 (tied with CBS) and adults 18-34. NBC managed to build by minor proportions from one year earlier, while CBS, ABC and Fox were close to year-ago levels. Cellar-dweller the CW dropped by margins of 11 to 22 percent, meanwhile. In the battle of ABC's Duel versus NBC's Clash of the Choirs, the holiday themed Clash of the Choirs held an advantage each time.


Smiling and confident, two Russians and an American prepared for their first mission in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft - breaking the nearly 30-year tradition of having at least one crewman with previous experience in piloting the capsule.


Pilots union at ailing Delta tentatively OKs pay cut

Negotiators for Delta Air Lines and its pilots union shook hands on a tentative pay-cut agreement Wednesday night that could divert the ailing Atlanta carrier from its course toward bankruptcy court.


Using humor, attitude and the occasional put-down, some presidential candidates are filling the airwaves with ads to stir activists and create an early, positive brand for their campaign.


More than 500 mn pledged for tsunami relief: Annan

United Nations, Dec 31. (PTI):More than 500 million dollars, half by the World Bank, have so for been pledged to meet the immediate humanitarian needs of the victims of weekend's tsunamis but the disaster


The Tigers trade pitcher Mike Maroth to the St. Louis Cardinals just hours before Kenny Rogers made his first start of the season for Detroit.


Torino, 17:16 - CALCIO, JUVENTUS: CHIELLINI FUORI UN MESE

Il difensore della Juventus, Giorgio Chiellini, starà fuori almeno un mese dopo l'infortunio ...


Nolberto Solano's fine finish ensured a 1-0 victory for Aston Villa over Tottenham that saw the Birmingham club climb to fifth place in the table.


Rightists Make Strong Strides in Eastern German State Elections

Far-right parties made their strongest showing in six years in German state elections on Sunday, as voters reacted against Chancellor Gerhard SchrÃ¶der's governing party after sharp cutbacks in welfare benefits.


CLYDESDALE Bank is being tipped to avoid the axe when parent National Australia Bank reveals the outcome of its review of European operations later this month.


France to hand over Arafat medical records to nephew

LONDON - Yasser Arafat's nephew will travel to France Friday to pick up medical records that could show what caused the Palestinian leader's death.


A proposed soccer stadium on the east side of the Anacostia River would include 24,000 seats and approximately 40 suites and additional club seats, according to United President Kevin Payne.


French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his model-turned-singer girlfriend, Carla Bruni, arrived holding hands in Luxor Tuesday, kicking off a private visit to Egypt.


Blog: Microsoft announces public download of Windows Home Server Release Candidate


Londra, 13:41 - CALCIO, ARSENAL: TIFOSO DENUNCIA LEHMANN

Uno spettatore ha denunciato il portiere dell'Arsenal, Jens Lehmann. Durante la gara con il Manchest...


Penultimi con occupazione al 43,6%, in Ue e' al 57,2%


The Palestinian economy is in crisis, performing well below its potential, the World Bank says.


Zimbabwean cleric filmed by secret police apparently having sex with church secretary.


Teacher Sends Boy Home With Feces in Bag

DALLAS - A teacher is on paid administrative leave after sending a first-grader home with feces in his backpack because the boy soiled the classroom floor.    The teacher apparently was frustrated with the 6-year-old student's actions so she wrapped up the waste and sent it home with the boy Tuesday along with a note, Dallas school district spokesman Donald Claxton said...


A fire at an illegal shoe factory in southeastern China killed 36 people and injured at least 20, authorities said Monday


WASHINGTON -- Reflecting further housing troubles, sales of existing homes fell in May to the lowest level in four years while the median home price dropped for a record 10th consecutive month.


Wall Street Journal set for editorial shakeup: report

The Wall Street Journal, whose parent Dow Jones & Co. is the target of a $5 billion takeover offer by News Corp., is set to shake up its newsroom by reassigning and replacing several top editors, the New York Times reported on its Web site.


Bliss in a Box: Professor iPod Tells How IPods Insulate City Dwellers

Michael Bull, the English academician whose study of Apple's music players has earned him the title "Professor iPod," sees the gadgets as critical components of life in a busy modern world.


BAGHDAD -- US forces battled insurgents around the rebel stronghold of Fallujah on Sunday, and militants ambushed and killed nine Iraqi policemen returning from training in Jordan.


Tests have found that birds at a poultry farm in southern Germany died of the H5N1 strain of bird flu, and some 160,000 birds were being slaughtered as a precaution, authorities said.


College Basketball: No. 1 Illinois Tops No. 22 Cincinnati

LAS VEGAS (Sports Network) - Deron Williams scored 18  points to lead top-ranked Illinois to a 67-45 victory over No.  22 Cincinnati in the championship game of the Las Vegas Holiday  Classic at the Valley Athletic Complex.


Children are more likely to be visited by grandparents on their mother's side, researchers say.


Obama pays parking tickets 17 years late

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama got more than an education when he attended Harvard Law School in the late 1980s. He also got a healthy stack of parking tickets, most of which he never paid.


Stocks extended last week's gain on Monday as investors bet the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week out of concern the economy was slowing.


Although Bear Stearns investors want to see the firm increase its international exposure, there is uncertainty as to whether the Citic deal will contribute to earnings.


Microsoft to release ODF document converter

Microsoft-sponsored open-source group expected to release ODF translator for Word.


Lawmakers press studio chiefs for WGA deal

WASHINGTON  - Lawmakers are taking a more active role in the Writers Guild of America strike. A group of California Democrats led by the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee has accused two network chiefs of dragging their feet.


World's biggest gold firm - South African gold producer:

[Business India]: South African gold producer Harmony has bid to take over larger rival Gold Fields, a merger that would create the world's biggest gold producer.


Cresce domanda per voli in Asia e in America


Reconsidering its hard line on Iran, the United States is weighing the idea of rewarding the Islamic republic if it gives up technology that can be used for nuclear arms, diplomats and U.S. officials said Tuesday.


Old Tactic Returns as Gunmen Seize 13 Iraqis from Bus

BAGHDAD, Dec. 24 -- Gunmen stopped a minibus driving north of Baghdad on Monday and abducted 13 Iraqi civilians inside, Iraqi police reported. The mass kidnapping was a renewed tactic that has grown increasingly rare as violence has ebbed in Iraq.


Rules detailing the replacement of railway tracks were broken before the Hatfield crash, a court is told.


Roma, 17:15 - CALCIO, SERIE C1: 14 SQUALIFICATI

Il giudice sportivo di serie C, Pasquale Marino, in relazione alle gare di serie C1 ha squalificato ...


The most promising touch at the new Carrots store in San Francisco was in the restroom: carrot wallpaper in the style of William Morris.


Pregnancy Ultrasounds Do Not Harm Baby -Study

Having several ultrasounds during pregnancy does not harm the unborn baby or restrict the child's growth or development early in life, Australian scientists said Friday.


The families of three Macedonians taken hostage in Iraq say they have been told they are dead.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide attack and roadside bombings killed six American soldiers, the U.S. command said Wednesday, as U.S...


In Acton, customers are eating out of their hands

What's for dinner? Plenty, if you speak to Tracey Belden and Leslie Ring, owners of The Gathering Kitchen, who call themselves dinner-dilemma solvers.


The number of workers applying for unemployment aid fell unexpectedly by 15,000 last week, government data on Thursday showed.


Talks continue as deadline closes in on DUP and SF

Talks are continuing today to restore Northern Ireland devolution ahead of this week's deadline, set by the British and Irish Governments.


Middle East ; Suha claims right to medical report

âMrs Arafat fully understands existing diplomatic and historic reasons but these cannot justify raison dâetat prevailing over the rule of law,â the lawyers said in the statement.


Al Pacino growls, grimaces and demands a "pound of flesh" as Jewish moneylender Shylock in a new version of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." But the actor argued Saturday that the film successfully addresses long-standing controversy over the work's anti-Semitism.


A five-year-old victim of a Tunisian bomb attack brings a case against  Europe's biggest travel agency, TUI.


Letter: Microsoft case makes reader wonder: Why do Americans belittle success?


ServiceMaster mulls putting itself up for sale

ServiceMaster Co. , the lawn care and pest control company, said on Tuesday it was considering putting itself up for sale, sending shares up nearly 7 percent.


La condizione femminile nella ''Sposa persiana''


Andrea Illy e Matteo Montezemolo al posto di Santo Versace


Bonneville Communications acquires three Phoenix stations

SALT LAKE CITY Bonneville International has reached an agreement with Emmis Communications to acquire three radio stations in Phoenix in exchange for Chicago's WLUP FM.


US jury issues guilty verdict in Scott Peterson double-murder ...

A US jury on Friday handed downa guilty verdict against double-murder suspect Scott Peterson for killing his pregnant wife to wrap up five months of a highlighted trial in California.


Cortina d'Ampezzo, 13:40 - SCI, GHEDINA: ADDIO NELLA MIA GARA PREFERITA

Kristian Ghedina sabato prossimo torna in pista per l'ultima gara della sua lunga carriera. Il 16 di...


Students Show Mixed Science, Math Scores

U.S. eighth-graders are gaining on their peers across the globe in science and math, but fourth-graders are being passed as their test scores remain stagnant, according to an international review of school performance.


US musicians, including Bruce Springsteen and REM, begin a tour to persuade voters to oust President George Bush.


Titan Global Reached an Agreement With Norstar Media Entertainment, Inc. To Market XX Sports Through Its Wholly Owned Subsidiary eComm 3 Media, Inc.

eComm 3 Media, Inc. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Titan Global Entertainment, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TGLE) announces it has reached an agreement with Norstar Media Entertainment, Inc. to market 52 half-hour shows of adrenaline pumping action of XX Sports through the Company's E GO MEDIA NETWORK.


at Yankee Stadium, New York Records: Boston is 80-51 (first in the American League East); New York is 72-59 (second in AL East, 8 games behind).


Police launch a murder investigation after a man dies in a disturbance outside a pub in Greater Manchester.


U.S. says Iran still training Iraqi militias

The U.S. military said on Sunday there had been a dramatic drop in the number of Iranian weapons being used in Iraq but no let-up in Tehran's training and financing of Iraqi militias.


Fool on Call: Cheesecake Factory Banks On Expansion

With comps stalling, the restaurateur will rely on unit growth to drive the bottom line.


Despite occasionally violent protests outside, the City Council voted Thursday in favor of demolishing some 4,500 public housing units, a milestone in the city's effort to balance its heritage and its hurricane rebuilding efforts.


In Europa occidentale il maggior numero di immatricolazioni


Genova, 18:43 - CALCIO, SAMPDORIA: NOVELLINO CONFERMA SILENZIO STAMPA

Walter Novellino non si presenta nel dopo partita, confermando la volontà di proseguire il si...


Microsoft likely to ship Vista on time: analyst

Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O will most   likely ship its upcoming Windows Vista operating system on time   and meet its deadline for both corporate and retail consumers,   a Wall Street analyst said on Wednesday.


UN chief Kofi Annan says Iraq is almost in the throes of a civil war, as the country's president visits Iran.


Which funds are buying Wall Street's most wanted?


Blast at Market in Southern Philippines Kills 13

A huge explosion rocked the southern  Philippine city of General Santos on Sunday, killing 13 people  and injuring at least 60 at a public market, police and  witnesses said.


Update 3: Tokyo Stocks Lower at Late Morning

Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning as investors avoided significant moves ahead of a long weekend. The dollar was down against the Japanese yen.


At Least 8 Killed by Suicide Bombers in Iraq

BAGHDAD  -- A suicide bomber struck a market in northern Iraq on Wednesday, killing at least eight people and wounding 25, police said.


US actress barred from Cambodia genocide museum for Darfur protest

American actress Mia Farrow was on Sunday forced to cancel a ceremony in Phnom Penh highlighting human rights abuses in Sudan after authorities barred her access to the city's genocide museum.


Ucraina. Yanukovic si dichiara vincitore. Oggi manifestano gli ...

Il premier ucraino Viktor Yanukovic si Ã¨ dichiarato vincitore dello scrutinio di ieri, per la scelta del nuovo presidente. Gli ultimi dati diffusi dalla Commissione elettorale centrale Ucraina rivelano che


This season's blockbuster video games give players the opportunity to hijack cars, mow down the walking undead with heavy artillery, shoot police officers and ogle topless women.


Veerappan, believed to have ties with Tamil militants and accused of more than 100 cases of murder, hit world headlines in 2000 when he held film star Rajkumar hostage for 108 days.


With his Republican rivals jockeying for victory in New Hampshire, presidential hopeful Fred Thompson sought Tuesday to boost his support in this early voting state considered critical to his campaign.


BURMA'S military junta is going ahead with its promised mass release of prisoners and a top dissident who was democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's closest aide will be among them, a senior official said today.


Utah Representing Many Schools in Fiesta

Receiver Paris Warren knows fifth-ranked Utah is representing plenty of other schools in the Fiesta Bowl.


No. 10 Boise St. Wins 22nd Straight Game

Jared Zabransky passed for 244 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 10 Boise State past Nevada 58-21 Saturday night and keep the unbeaten Broncos' hopes alive for a spot in the Bowl Championship Series with their 22nd straight win.


UAW, GM settle strike with health care trust deal

The United Auto Workers union and General Motors Corp reached a tentative contract on Wednesday to end a national strike by 73,000 workers with a deal that includes a groundbreaking health-care trust fund.


Actor Robert Blake was seen acting oddly in a restaurant on the night his wife was killed, a court hears.


By ERIC TUCKER  PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Jury selection began Tuesday for the highly anticipated trial of one of the owners of the nightclub where a fire killed 100 people three years ago.  Michael Derderian is the first person to stand trial for the Feb.


Tiger underwent major swing reconstruction

For the legions conditioned to believe that Tiger Woods was invincible, 2004 was as surreal as the 81 he shot at Muirfield to end his 2002 Grand Slam bid and start his ongoing 0-for-10 streak in majors.


Spitzer Goes Hunting for His Next Trophy

FOR decades, the chummy inner circles of Chicago's business and political worlds have been marked with the footprints of men steeped in very muscular, very Irish traditions.


Look for wedded bliss in select retail stocks.


US Airways pilots agree to $1.85B in wage cuts

US Airways Group Inc. pilots approved a plan Thursday to cut pay and benefits $1.85 billion over five years to provide savings the airline said it needs to emerge from bankruptcy-court protection.


Comcast expected to raise broadband speeds

Company next week plans to announce another speed burst for its broadband services, according to sources.


Ex-Palestinian militant turns to theater

He once carried an assault rifle and planned attacks on Israelis. Now, the retired Palestinian militant breaks up fights between children in a theater that he helped establish in the West Bank town of Jenin.


Funds can bring you a world of hurt, so be careful.


Fans Already Wild About 'Harry Potter 6'

LOS ANGELES  - Just like magic, JK Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" is already topping sales charts even though it's half a year away from being published.


Motorola board won't endorse Icahn nomination

Motorola Inc.'s  board will not  endorse a nomination of billionaire financier Carl Icahn to  join the board, the company said in a document filed with  regulators late on Friday.


Dall'Osservatorio militare l'annuncio dell'ennesimo decesso tra i reduci della missione nei BalcaniStroncato da un tumore un giovane soldato che aveva alloggiato nella famigerata Tito Barrak                                            Uranio impoverito, la strage continua il numero delle vittime salito a quota 45                                                                                La commissione Mandelli nel 2001 concluse che era tutto ok, ma i militari malati ora sono 513


Daily look at U.S. military deaths in Iraq

As of Thursday, July 6, 2006, at least 2,542 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,009 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.


U.S. air strikes in Baghdad kill toddlers: TV footage

U.S. air strikes in a Shi'ite stronghold of Baghdad on Sunday killed at least two toddlers, Reuters television footage showed.


Firefox is hot; Thunderbird's not â for good reason

Among the online worldâs hottest commodities, nothing sizzles quite like Firefox, the new Web browser by the California-based Mozilla Foundation thatâs causing sleeplessness in and around Seattle, Microsoft Corpâs home turf.


Chiefs Defend Slow Network for the iPhone

Apple and AT&T defended a decision not to use a faster but more limited network for the phoneâs wireless Internet connection.


About 200 Dead in Devastating Philippine Floods

About 200 people died after flash floods  and landslides devastated several coastal towns and left  swathes of the northern Philippines under water, officials said  on Tuesday.


Former Worldcom boss Bernie Ebbers says his ignorance of accounting meant he did not see the $11bn fraud that broke the company.


Trading Halted For 35 Firms Over E-Mails

Securities regulators yesterday halted trading in nearly three dozen companies -- the initial salvo in "Operation Spamalot," a campaign to block e-mails promoting stocks to unsuspecting investors.


The Detroit Tigers started their offseason by landing one All-Star free agent, then had to wait three months to nab another.


Still Another View of Role of Panel Proposed for Wall St. Journal

An independent committee would have the power to approve or reject the hiring and firing of top editors, contradicting what another person close to the talks has said.


KIRKUK, Iraq - A suicide attacker detonated a car bomb Saturday outside an Iraqi police academy as hundreds of trainees and civilians were leaving for the day, killing 20 people and wounding 36 others in the latest attack designed to thwart U.S-backed efforts to build a strong Iraqi security force ahead of January elections.    U.S and Iraqi forces, meanwhile, launched an operation in another northern town, Tal Afar, to flush out a militant cell allegedly smuggling men and arms in from Syria, sparking a fierce gunbattle that left at least eight people dead and more than 50 injured...


Chatter about President Bush and Democrat John Kerry was going strong above the whir of spin cycles at the Soapbox laundry, the debate reflecting the presidential race in a must-win state for both candidates.


Bombs target convoy, British troops; 2 killed

Insurgents detonated a roadside bomb Sunday as a convoy of contractors and private security guards sped down a busy highway outside Basra, killing two Western civilians and wounding at least one other.


Ultimo weekend di controesodo con prezzi 'freddi'


China's HIV/AIDS epidemic has worsened and is now spreading dangerously into the general population, reported CCTV today, citing Chinese Ministry of Health and the United Nations AIDS office in China as the news source.


In Israel, two suicide bombers have killed at least sixteen people, including a four-year-old child. More than one-hundred others were wounded in the August 31st attacks on two buses in the city of Beersheva.


Dracula-style come-back still possible Vampire hunters wishing to prevent Slobodan Milosevic rising from his grave will now have to deal with security guards posted to prevent them driving a stake through his heart and thereby thwarting any ambitions the Serbian dicatator may have for a Dracula-style political comeback.â¦


NATO chief cautious on Russian shield offer

NATO reacted cautiously on Friday to a  Russian offer for the United States to use a Russian-controlled  radar in Azerbaijan for a missile defense shield, questioning  whether its location was ideal.


Cambodia races to pass laws to decide the sucession after King Sihanouk's abdication announcement.


Torino, 16:56 - CALCIO, JUVENTUS: SOLO PALESTRA PER ZEBINA

Allenamento mattutino per la Juventus in vista della gara contro la Reggina: solo palestra per Zebin...


Taiwan applauds controversial film by local hero Lee

Moviegoers in director Ang Lee's native Taiwan gave a thumbs-up to his prize-winning "Lust, Caution", appearing unfazed by the controversy surrounding it or the steamy sex scenes.


Comcast Gives Grant to Aid Jobs Program The Company Presented $32,000 to the Bridge.

By JOHN CARTER  Dozens of students will be getting a paycheck this summer, thanks to money a cable television giant is channeling into the community.


The Jack Abramoff scandal has incited predictable outrage among Washington's political class this year, and with the midterm elections approaching, candidates across the country are promising to clean up the city's lobbying culture. Ned Lamont, Connecticut's upstart Democratic candidate for Senate,...


Six GIs Killed in Iraq Bombings, Crashes

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two Army helicopters crashed late Saturday in Baghdad, killing two American soldiers and wounding two others, the U.S. command said...


U.S. ties missile mix-up to reduced nuclear focus

The Air Force mistakenly flew nuclear weapons across the United States last year as a result of eroding discipline spawned by a diminished strategic focus on nuclear weapons, officials said on Tuesday.


Hurricane Frances strengthened as it churned near islands of the northeastern Caribbean with ferocious winds expected to graze Puerto Rico on Tuesday before the storm plows on toward the Bahamas and the southeastern United States.


Microsoft Software Updates Go on Sale to Businesses

Microsoft made new versions of Windows and Office available to business customers on Thursday.


Arjen Robben's goal gives Chelsea victory against Everton.


Recovering From Injury, Returning to TV, Speaking for the Wounded

Bob Woodruff has recovered to the point that he has returned to work full time as a correspondent for ABC News on its various programs, including âWorld Newsâ and âNightline.â


Certain Type of Breast Cancer Drug Shows Better Result in Study

A class of hormone-blocking drugs called aromatase inhibitors was more effective in preventing breast cancer recurrence in women past menopause than was tamoxifen, a medication now prescribed


Walter Dix put on quite a show in what might have been his farewell to college track.


The FA says it has made two formal requests to see Panorama's evidence of corruption in football.


Music: Soaring Saxophones and American Gothic

Gilberto Gil sands down old and new songs to the core with âLuminoso,â No Age provides twinkly charisma, and Joshua Redman makes the most agile record of his career.


Operazione della polizia e della Guardia di Finanza


Singh defiant as Indian police hunt for clues to rail bombers

A defiant Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said India will never be beaten by terrorists, a day after bombs ripped through trains in the financial hub Mumbai, in an attack police say bears all the hallmarks of Islamic extremists.


An audio tape believed to be of Osama bin Laden has praised gunmen who attacked a US consulate in Saudi Arabia earlier this month.


President Bush said Tuesday that he is watching very carefully to see if the struggling U.S. economy needs a short-term boost from the federal government.


Rossi: possibilita' di dissentire fuori da 12 punti


Ejected PA Announcer to Fill Ump's Shoes

By SCOTT SONNER  RENO, Nev. - The Golden Baseball League settled on punishment Friday for a public address announcer who was ejected from a minor league game for inciting criticism of an umpire: spending an inning in the ump's shoes.


WHO: Thousands of Russian retirees and military veterans.


Afghan and international forces have launched an operation to rescue 23 South Koreans taken hostage by Taliban insurgents south of the capital Kabul, the Afghan Ministry of Defense said on Sunday.


PHOENIX -- Bo Outlaw, whose tough post play was missed last season while the Phoenix Suns struggled to their worst record in 16 years, signed a one-year contract Monday to rejoin the team.


Slumped shoulders, lowered heads and annoyed scowlsÃÂ are all the Wizards produce Wednesday in Atlanta, site of a 100-97 loss to the Hawks.ÃÂ


LAS VEGAS (Ticker) -- Brian Grant had his first big game for the Los Angeles Lakers, helping hand Phoenix Suns their first preseason loss.


Abu Dhabi emir elected to succeed his father as UAE president

ABU DHABI  - The emir of Abu Dhabi was elected Wednesday as president of the United Arab Emirates, succeeding his father, who died a day earlier, the official WAM news agency reported.


Councils should provide caravan sites for Gypsies to stop illegal encampments and clashes with locals, MPs say.


Gene Therapy Reverses Erectile Dysfunction in Rats

SUNDAY, June 3 (HealthDay News) -- Gene therapy using nerve growth factors reversed erectile dysfunction in rats within four weeks, say University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers.


Israel Pressures Hamas Ahead of Riceâs Arrival

Israel declared Gaza âhostile territory,â opening the way for further restrictions on the supply of vital goods.


Laura Bush wrapped up a tour of Africa on Friday by visiting a school and sitting in on a math class in Mali, saying she was impressed by education efforts in the country.


Administration again Elonex Ltd has gone into administration, just three months after it was formed from the ashes of Elonex Plc by Staffs-based stationer Afic.â¦


PalmOne is aiming to sharpen up its image with the launch of the Treo 650 on Monday. As previously reported, the smart phone update has a higher-resolution screen and a faster processor than the previous top-of-the-line model, the Treo 600.


ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada - The most powerful hurricane to hit Grenada in a decade killed at least 12 people, damaged 90 percent its homes and destroyed a prison, leaving criminals on the loose, officials said Wednesday...


2 major PeopleSoft shareholders split on Oracle deal

Two of PeopleSoft's (PSFT) largest shareholders indicated Tuesday that they would split on supporting Oracle's (ORCL) $8.8 billion takeover bid for its business software rival, plunging the deal into uncertainty.


Saranno decorati da artisti italiani invitati all'iniziativa


Weather, Computers and Worker Absences Strand Travelers

Thousands of holiday travelers spent much of the Christmas weekend in airport terminals because of a trifecta of poor weather, labor unrest and computer meltdowns.


An Islamist Web site on Monday showed the beheading of two hostages — one a Kurdish translator and the other a Turkish contractor wearing a badge of the Titan security company.


Auto industry should speed fuel economy fixes-expert

While plug-in hybrids and hydrogen  fuel cells are likely one day to help cut U.S. gasoline  consumption, major fuel savings can be achieved now if  automakers put existing technologies to work under one hood.


Britain says terror attack is inevitable

LONDON: London's new police commissioner Sir Ian Blair said on Tuesday as he took over the role as the nation's most senior officer that a terror attack on Britain was inevitable.


PHILADELPHIA - Pinned on the 3-yard line and out of timeouts, Chicago's final drive looked like a bust.


HOUSTON - Roger Clemens has pitched as many important games as any pitcher of his generation, including nine All-Star games and seven World Series outings.


BASKETBALL Michael Jordan , part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, said yesterday that Bernie Bickerstaff will not return as coach next season, although he will complete this one. Bickerstaff will be invited to stay with the team and remains an "integral part" of the franchise, Jordan said. Bickerstaff, 62, also is the Bobcats' general manager. "I want him involved," Jordan ...


Retailer Woolworths sees its shares rise more than 20% after private equity group Apax says it is considering a takeover bid.


Bush regrets using the word 'crusade' in war on terror

US President George W. Bush expressed regret over using the word "crusade" to describe the "war on terror" he launched after the September 11 attacks by Al-Qaeda.


A South Korean woman beats the karaoke world record by singing 1,000 songs in under 60 hours, reports say.


Oracle Remarks Rouse SAP to Counterattack

By Akweli Parker, The Philadelphia Inquirer  Sep. 21--As shares of Oracle Corp. paced gains on Wall Street yesterday  after a glowing earnings report late Tuesday, rival SAP AG scrambled to douse  incendiary remarks made at its expense by Oracle officials.


Car Navigation Units Keep Business Trips on Course

In-car navigation systems in rental cars have made navigating unfamiliar cities much easier for business travelers who drive rather than fly.


Before the Bell - Taser up, Krispy Kreme down

Shares of Taser International Inc. (TASR.O: Quote, Profile, Research) rose more than 4 percent before the market opened on Thursday after the stun-gun maker said it received new orders valued at $1 million.


Global effort to curtail smoking hits milestone

Forty nations have ratified an international treaty requiring warnings and limiting ads on tobacco products.


Researchers Identify Gene Mutation for Parkinson's

International researchers sponsored by the U.S. National Institute on Aging say they've discovered a gene mutation that causes Parkinson's disease in some people.


Bologna, 17:24 - CALCIO, BOLOGNA; CECCONI: I PLAYOFF ANCORA POSSIBILI

Il bolognese Luca Cecconi alla vigilia del match col già retrocesso Crotone, prova a suonare ...


Direct dial telephone calls from Ireland to 13 other countries are to be blocked because of an internet fraud.


An African Solution to an African Problem

Responding to American pressure the Western media is escalating the campaign against the government of Sudan under the pretext that humanitarian situation is worsening in Darfur province.


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Perot Systems Corp. said Friday it has named Peter Altabef president and CEO and Ross Perot Jr., who previously held those titles, as board chairman.


AT&T, the nation's biggest long-distance carrier, said that its profit jumped a better-than-expected 84 percent in the fourth quarter as it cut costs.


Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. laid out a $29 billion bid for UFJ Holdings on Tuesday, challenging a rival offer by Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group to form the world's biggest bank.


U.S. Muslim Leaders Undecided on Candidate

As both Democrats and Republicans sought their support, American Muslim leaders wrapped up their community's largest convention Sunday still debating whether to endorse a presidential candidate.


U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is expected to resign Thursday to clear the way for a Senate campaign in 2008, giving Republicans a welcome dose of good political news.


Virgin Media threatens to take legal action against BSkyB if a  row between the two sides is not resolved.


Qantas not to appeal NZ decision on Air NZ alliance

SYDNEY: Qantas Airways Ltd today it would not appeal a New Zealand court decision that knocked back a proposed alliance with Air New Zealand Ltd.


Group kills eleven Iraqi soldiers- Web Site

A group in Iraq said on its Web site Thursday that it had executed 11 Iraqi soldiers who were kidnapped last Tuesday and broadcasted a video footage of the killed troops.


Supreme Court to Hear ISP, Cable Dispute

The Supreme Court said Friday it will consider whether Internet providers should be allowed to sell their high-speed service over the cable television system.


Mount St. Helens quakes almost continuous

The seismograph printouts at the University of Washington show how much things have changed at Mount St. Helens in the space of a few days.


Comic actor Ricky Tomlinson is told he needs open heart surgery, after a procedure to unblock his arteries.


Student group grabbing Ukrainian spotlight ahead of presidential election

KYIV, Ukraine  - Their name means "It's Time." Their slogan shows a ticking clock, and their ability to bring thousands of students to the streets is spooking the government as the country prepares for Sunday's pivotal presidential election.


DEMO: Presenters Bet on Predictive Capabilities

Hubdub introduces a combination news aggregation and predictive platform at the semi-annual DEMO conference.


Theater Review | 'One Thing I Like to Say Is': You May Call it a Daydream. She Just Calls it Her Life.

Amy Foxâs sensitive new play nicely captures something of the loneliness and childlike joy of letting your imagination wander.


At a pivotal time in the abortion debate, Ms. magazine is releasing its fall issue next week with a cover story titled "We Had Abortions," accompanied by the names of thousands of women nationwide who signed a petition making that declaration.


US Department of Justice virtually certain to open investigation into BAE under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.


The preserved remains of three Austrian soldiers are found on an Italian glacier, 86 years after they died.


Ha raggiunto 95,65 mld dlr nei primi 8 mesi dell'anno


Pinochet Loses Immunity in 'Operation Condor' Case

SANTIAGO, Chile  - Chile's Supreme Court on  Thursday stripped former dictator Augusto Pinochet of immunity  from prosecution in a notorious human rights case, raising  hopes of victims that he may finally face trial for abuses  during his 17-year regime.


Folic Acid Lowers High Blood Pressure Risk

Young women who consume folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, aB vitamin, can lower their risk of developing high blood pressure by a third, according to a new study.


Iran's nuclear negotiators and the European Union's foreign policy chief are to meet separately with the Italian premier in Rome on Wednesday to discuss Tehran's nuclear program, a day after an EU-Iran session on the contentious subject.


Ancient viral battle left people vulnerable to HIV

A battle won by human ancestors against a virus that infected chimpanzees and other primates millions of years ago may have left people today more vulnerable to the AIDS virus, scientists said on Thursday.


Pop star Britney Spears has left a rehab centre after just one day for the second time, according to US reports.


The maker of corporate data storage equipment forecast better-than-expected 2008 revenue, but its shares fell after the VMware unit missed growth estimates.