House OKs GOP Bill on 9/11 Reorganization

The House approved GOP-crafted legislation Friday to implement the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations and give law enforcement new powers to fight terrorism and curb illegal immigration.


At least seven people have been killed after an attacker shot his way in to a Shia Muslim mosque in the Pakistani city of Lahore and detonated explosives attached his body.


The verdicts in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts are completed, with 100 out of 123 defendants found guilty.


Accra, 23:06 - CALCIO, COPPA D'AFRICA: GHANA E GUINEA AI QUARTI

Il Ghana e la Guinea si sono qualificate per i quarti di finale della Coppa d'Africa. Nell'ultima gi...


Signs of shop floor support for consumer groups urging action over soaring prices.


Per Maroni fatto grave, per Cicchitto Prodi non si confronta


The debut of Sears Holding Corp. drew mixed reviews Wednesday as Wall Street cheered while retail experts scratched their heads. Kmart Holding Corp.


Update 5: Vivendi, Messier Are Fined $1.35M Each

French regulators fined Vivendi Universal SA and its former boss Jean-Marie Messier nearly $1.4 million each on Tuesday for deceiving investors with a litany of inaccurate financial communications issued over a two-year period.


Tom Coughlin's idea that on time means five minutes early fits into a long tradition of seemingly silly rules, bizarre superstitions and strange habits by N.F.L. coaches.


California task force urges broadband bonds

California should consider  issuing debt to augment private investment in enhancing and  expanding high-speed communications services, a state task  force said on Thursday.


Turkey Keeps EU Waiting for Reply on Talks Offer

Turkey's Prime Minister kept the EU waiting on Friday on whether he would accept the terms of its historic offer to start accession negotiations, leaving late-night talks with the bloc's presidency without a ...


Insurgents vowing total war on Iraq's  election killed 17 people on the eve of the vote on Saturday  and the country's president warned the violence would scare  most Iraqis away from the polls.


Housing Secretary Alphonso Jackson demanded that the Philadelphia Housing Authority transfer a $2 million public property to a developer at a substantial discount, then retaliated against the housing authority when it refused to do so, a recent court filing alleges.


NAIROBI, Oct. 10 -- Members of Somalia's transitional parliament on Sunday elected Abdullahi Yusuf, a former army colonel, as interim president of the war-torn nation in the Horn of Africa, the parliament speaker said.


Pakistan says al Qaeda behind Bhutto killing

Pakistan has "intelligence intercepts" indicating that al Qaeda was behind the killing of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.


It would be tempting to lump Adrian Mutu, the latest high-profile footballer to find himself in hot water, with the rest of the got-rich-too-quick brigade.


North Korea is committed to its nuclear decommissioning, says an EU lawmaker following talks with the North.


A top US official says delisting North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism depends on its moves to disarm.


Britons will buy 30 million electrical "essentials" such as juicers and cordless phones in the next six months.


The Dixie Chicks came away with five awards at Sunday night's Grammys, followed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers with four and Mary J. Blige with three


Th Ultimate in Pampering on Phuket's Sands ; Out of This World ++ Thailand

By Charlotte Philby  Imagine: you've spent the morning on the golden beach that borders Phuket's West Sands development. The children are playing happily in the water park within the private grounds, so you head for a spot of lunch at the nearby marina.


In a Republican state that has never refused a governor of either party a second term, Democrat John Lynch is running a surprisingly strong campaign against freshman Republican Gov. Craig Benson. Polls show the race about even.


Small Ally of Brazil's Lula Breaks with Government

SAO PAULO, Brazil  - Brazil's small PopularSocialist Party voted on Saturday to pull out of President LuizInacio Lula da Silva's government, a move that could make itharder for his administration to pass pending reforms.


Vital Signs: Aging: Mental Health Overlooked in Care of Elderly Patients

A new study suggests that doctors may devote too little time to talking with elderly patients about mental illnesses.


Video download site ordered to spy on users

Yes, it's really called TorrentSpy When the founders called the site TorrentSpy, this isn't what they had in mind. In a recent court ruling, made public last week, a federal judge ordered TorrentSpy.com to track the behavior of its own users - a means of gathering evidence in a lawsuit against the site by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). On Friday, the judge granted a stay of the order, and TorrentSpy plans to appeal.â¦


Survivors of Cambodia's brutal Khmer Rouge regime address a UN-backed genocide court for the first time.


Packers' McCarthy named Coach of the Year

Mike McCarthy was named the NFL Coach of the Year Wednesday after guiding the Green Bay Packers to a 13-3 record and within one game of the Super Bowl.


Rice sees "reasonable" chance for Mideast peace

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Wednesday a U.S.-led push for Israeli-Palestinian peace had a "reasonable chance of success" as both sides sparred over a planned Middle East conference.


ROME -- An earthquake rattled northern Italy on Wednesday, sending panicked residents into the streets and damaging buildings, news reports said.


Many of the nation's remaining flu shots will be shipped directly to pediatricians, nursing homes, health departments and other places that care for high-risk patients, under


After Arafat Death, Sharon Vows to Pursue Gaza Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  said on Thursday Yasser Arafat's death could be a turning point  for peacemaking but he would pursue a unilateral plan that  would strip Palestinians of some land they want for a state.


A teenage suspect in the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy was released Thursday on bail, police said.


Bosses of trouble-hit British Airways today vowed to put their recent difficulties behind them as they joined airport staff to help cope with the Bank Holiday exodus.


Rasmussen Reports - North Carolina has been a safely Republican state in recent Presidential elections. Even with a home state Senator as the Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate in 2004, President George W. Bush carried the state by a dozen percentage points.


British climate bill proposes carbon emission cuts

Britain on Tuesday became the first  country to propose legislation setting binding limits on carbon  dioxide emissions as it stepped up its campaign for a new  global warming pact to succeed the Kyoto Protocol.


No sign Bush to vary greenhouse gas tack

It was a U.S. government scientist who helped push through the strong language in the upcoming international report on global warming. But that doesn't signal a change in President Bush's policy about greenhouse gas emissions.


Two explosives detonated within minutes of each other in a southern Turkish city Friday, seriously wounding one person and injuring 16 others, officials said.


South Africa's plans to open up its domestic telecommunications market have hit shares in the region's biggest phone company.


Rich Asians snapping up world's most expensive mobile phones

How much would you pay for a mobile phone that seems as heavy as a brick and cannot even take pictures? Up to 32,000 US dollars, if the phone carries the name Vertu.


Microsoft plans to show off its new internet TV initiative, which will let consumers use an Xbox 360 like a TiVo box, next month. In Game|Life.


More Than 10,000 U.S. Troops Hurt in Iraq

The number of U.S. troops wounded in Iraq since the start of the war in March 2003 has surpassed 10,000, the Pentagon said Tuesday in a delayed update of its casualty data.


Mozilla wants Web application developers and its own testing community to get their hands on Gran Paradiso Alpha 1.


Ciara wants to set something straight. The hit-making dynamo — known for her hot moves and sexy tomboy style — is flattered by all those comparisions to Janet Jackson and the late Aaliyah, but she's not a copycat. She's doing her own thing.


At least three foreign tourists are kidnapped by armed tribesmen in Yemen, local officials say.


shot dead, exacting the worst toll on Israel's forces in occupied territory in four months. the third after cornering him hours later in its greenhouse area.


Barfield's 9th-inning homer lifts Padres

Rookie Josh Barfield hit a three-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 on Monday night to keep their 1 1/2-game lead in the NL wild-card race.


Shares in online gaming firms are expected to fall on Monday after the US Congress agreed laws to restrict their business.


A brief list of possible contenders for Palestinian Authority president. Some have only said they are considering a bid and none have formally announced yet since the period for registering as a candidate begins only this weekend.


Riceve amministratori, problemi Roma casa, droga e traffico


Fighting in Congo Rekindles Ethnic Hatreds

A wave of anti-Tutsi sentiment is sweeping Congo, driven by deep anger over a Tutsi general tied to Rwanda.


Kate Nash, Britainâs latest chronicler of rocky romance, is a homemade star who still lives at home.


Successful trial leads to nationwide rollout Police officers are to be equipped with head cameras under the government's latest crime fighting initiative.â¦


Gold was hit by further selling on Friday as investors continued to reduce their exposure to the metal after heavy losses in stock markets this week.


The Clearance of the Dump at Synthesia Will Be Started

Synthesia (Pardubice, Czech Republic), chemical firm, should start the disposal of its beta-pitch dump by the end of 2006. The dump of beta-pitch and destillating residues with a volume of 34,000 t forms a lake with a depth of 6 mt.


Browns RB Lee Suggs Cleared for Practice

Cleveland Browns running back Lee Suggs has been cleared by doctors to return to practice this week. However, there is still some haziness about his medical condition.


Police issue a sketch of a man wanted in connection with one of the twin blasts in Hyderabad.


Uganda's leader stresses that international arrest warrants must remain until rebels prove they want peace.


Slim. Sleek. Streamlined. Stylish. Chic. Those aren't adjectives normally associated with a desktop computer -- unless it's an Apple iMac.


Indagini rese pero' difficoltose dal clima di omerta'


Four months before he leaves office, Governor Mitt Romney is moving to turn elements of a big state energy plan he unveiled last month into reality -- possibly including a new system of higher afternoon electricity rates to promote conservation.


The British Army is investigating the death of Staff Sgt Denise Rose, the first British female soldier to die in since the campaign in Iraq began.


An unflinching John McCain was told Tuesday by New Hampshire high school students he might be too old to be president and too conservative to be respected.


Ukraine Still in Turmoil Despite Concessions

Ukraine's outgoing leader made key  concessions Tuesday to opponents staging mass protests against  a rigged presidential poll, but failed to agree exactly how to  end the ex-Soviet state's political turmoil.


Oxford University is to bring in bursaries worth up to Â£13,000 for students from low-income homes.


Investigators continue to study the cause of a crash between a train and a lorry at a level crossing.


The United Nations needs to stop the destruction of deep sea ecosystems by banning fishermen from trawling nets on the ocean floor, Australia, New Zealand and Palau, joined by actress Sigourney Weaver, said on Tuesday.


A new tape of hostage Margaret Hassan broadcast on al-Jazeera TV station shows her pleading for her life.


Hamas releases tape of captured Israeli soldier

An Israeli soldier captured a year ago by militants from Gaza asked for medical treatment and urged Israel to release Palestinian prisoners, in an audio tape posted on the Internet on Monday.


Un giudice quantifichera' la buonuscita della ex moglie


Terror suspects' torture claims have Mass. link

DEDHAM -- Most here know Hill & Plakias as a family law firm that handles real estate and civil squabbles for the residents of this Boston suburb.


An Italian town outlaws one woman's burqa

The dispute, which may eventually reach Italy's highest court, highlights growing unease in this staunchly Catholic country over a growing Muslim population.


Pfizer Hikes Warning on Bextra Skin Risk

Pfizer Inc. PFE.N said on Friday it  is sending additional information to healthcare professionals  about its arthritis drug Bextra, a COX-2 product in the same  class as the withdrawn drug Vioxx.


A rise in late Roman Catholic baptisms is being attributed to parents seeking school places, research suggests.


Ex-SAS officer Simon Mann is convicted of attempting to buy arms for an alleged coup plot in Equatorial Guinea.


'Open Source Solaris' to debut this year

As it readies Solaris 10, Sun develops an open-source project modeled on Apple's Darwin and Red Hat's Fedora.


A study by New York-based Consumer Reports has said citrus soda drinks may contain high levels of benzene, a chemical that can increase cancer risks.


Hathaway tours Europe as student ambassador

Fredericktown senior Jesse Hathaway spent June 20 to July 21 in Europe this summer participating in People to People International s student ambassador program.


Nintendo says Wii to be profitable right away

Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s 7974.OS new Wii   game console and related software will be profitable to the   company once sales begin in the United States in November, the   president of Nintendo of America said on Thursday.


Balancing P2P and Copyright Infringement

Internet file sharing, commonly referred to as peer-to-peer (P2P) networking, allows individuals to trade copies of their digital files over the Internet.


I funerali si svolgeranno a Concordia Sagittaria


NATO, EU troops raid home of Karadzic ally

PALE, Bosnia  - NATO launched a dawn raid on a house of a Bosnian Serb suspected of helping top war crimes fugitive Radovan Karadzic, the alliance's spokesman in Bosnia said on Saturday.


Darfur Peace Talks Start Amid New Fighting

Darfur peace talks kicked off four days late in Nigeria Monday amid mounting international concerns of a resurgence of fighting in the remote Sudan region.


TIME talks with John Kerry about the upcoming presidential election


US prosecutors release e-mails on a Nasa love triangle that led to a charge of attempted kidnapping.


Katrina nursing home case costly for La.

Louisiana taxpayers paid more than $360,000 for the failed prosecution of the owners of a nursing home where 35 people died during Hurricane Katrina, according to documents obtained Friday by The Associated Press.


Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie could miss the Olympic 10,000m because of an Achilles injury.


Manchester United chief executive David Gill has strongly defended payment of Â£5.5million to agents over the past 12 months. The extraordinary figure, which does not include a payment


Reggio Calabria, 14:51 - CALCIO, GALLIANI: NON VEDO PERCHE' KAKA' DOVREBBE ANDAR VIA

''Non do nessuna risposta, vediamo di essere seri''. CosÃ¬ Adriano Galliani nel pre-partita di Sky ri...


Serrata dalle 19 di oggi fino alle 7 di venerdi'


With a wiggle in her walk... CES on Video RoboSapien gets a mate...â¦


It wasn't any lethal weapon that got Danny Glover on the wrong side of the law. The activism-minded actor was arrested Saturday outside Sudan's embassy in Washington, DC, during a protest against the African


A US soldier who deserted to North Korea four decades ago embarks on a new life with his family in Japan.


A blowout quarter is sullied by lower applications revenue, strengthening the case for a deal for PeopleSoft.


The Finnish mobile phone giant says its next results will now be better than expected, thanks to a boost in handset sales.


Myskina eases past Dechy to put Russia in charge

French Open champion Anastasia Myskina put Russia on the brink of their first Fed Cup title on Sunday, a 6-3 6-4 victory over Nathalie Dechy giving the home team a 2-1 lead in the final against holders France.


LOS ANGELES Nov 4, 2004 - With a little help from good weather, air in the Los Angeles was the cleanest on record this year, regulators said Thursday.


Heavily armed insurgents, some with explosives strapped to their bodies, seized a school in southern Russia today and herded scores of people into its gymnasium.


Nigeria military declares offensive against rebel group

Nigeria's army launched an offensive against a separatist rebel group which has threatened oil installations and workers in the southern Delta region, an army spokesman said.


A bomb hidden in a box of birds killed 13 people and wounded 57 at a popular pet market in central Baghdad on Friday, police and witnesses said, describing the deadliest attack in the Iraqi capital in two months.


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Japan's Matsushita, Hitachi to join hands in plasma panel business: report

Japanese consumer electronics giant Matsushita would join domestic rivals Hitachi and Fujitsu in the plasma panel business in an effort to dent South Korean dominance in the area, a leading business newspaper said.


Investors eye $8bn takeover claim Microsoft wants to buy mouse maker Logitech, if investor speculation is to be believed.â¦


Laws get converged The European Council has passed a law which extends the laws governing television broadcasters to companies providing video content online regardless of how it is transmitted.â¦


General Mills Posts Higher 2nd-Quarter Profit

The cereal and packaged foods company earned $390.5 million as revenue growth offset rising ingredient costs, marketing spending and recall expenses.


Intervista a Repubblica Radio del leader dell'Unione"Non ci sono risorse per tagliare le tasse"                                                  Prodi: "Il governo ci dica cosa fanno le truppe in Iraq"                                                                                "Il futuro del paese si gioca sull'unitÃ  del centrosinistra"Bondi: "Vuole far del male all'Italia"


Takeover Protesters Hold Up Manchester United Reserve Team Game

Manchester United's reserve team match against Birmingham yesterday was held up for three minutes when 30 protesters entered the field holding a ``Not for Sale'' banner, the English Premiership team said on its Web site.


Polish conservatives grab lead as snap polls loom

Poland's ruling conservatives surged  back ahead of the opposition according to a poll released on  Tuesday, increasing the chance of a deadlocked parliament after  a snap election expected in October.


Missiva simile a quella contro Berlusconi giunta al Giornale


Maybe it was the rain that got everyone a little down, but celebrities attending New York Fashion Week on Thursday seemed to hit on a common theme: Beauty takes work.


Parents of missing British toddler Maddie to return home

The parents of missing British toddler Madeleine McCann will reportedly return home Sunday after being named as suspects by Portuguese police and sharply criticising the inquiry in media interviews.


Chicago's jazz radio gets the blues, bows to iPod

The iPod and a growing need for local  news have done the unthinkable: They have cost Chicago, one of  America's great jazz cities, its last major source for jazz  programming on local radio.


EU-US Plane Fight May Find Peaceful Deal

Washington and Brussels may have gone  for their guns in a fight over plane subsidies, firing off huge  tit-for-tat cases at the World Trade Organization (WTO), but  analysts say a peaceful deal may yet be done.


Spanish Judge Charges 8 Militants for Sept 11 Role

A Spanish judge formally charged eight  Islamic militants on Monday with providing logistical support  to a suspected coordinator of the Sept. 11 attacks on the  United States.


Jamaica Takes Women's 4x100 Relay After U.S. Error

Jamaica won the women's 4x100 meters  relay Olympic gold medal Friday after race favorite the United  States crashed out with a botched second changeover.


Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday in front of the American embassy here, shouting "God is great!" and "Down with the CIA!" to protest new U.S. economic sanctions on Sudan.


Simboli da depositare tra il 29 febbraio e il 2 marzo


ArcelorMittal exec says wants more ore, coal: paper

Steel maker ArcelorMittal  aims to lift its self-sufficiency in iron ore to 90 percent by 2018 from 47 percent today and also wants to secure other commodities, an executive told French newspaper Les Echos.


HONOLULU, Jan. 8 -- A nuclear submarine ran aground about 350 miles south of Guam, injuring around 20 sailors, one of them critically, the Navy said.


There are some Indications that statins arenât all theyâre cracked up to be.


Deadline Pressure Raises Heart Attack Risk: Study

People under intense deadline pressure are six times more likely to have a heart attack than those who don't face such stress, Swedish researchers conclude from a new study.


Iraq PM urges EU to bury past, help reconstruction

Iraq's interim prime minister urged Europe on Thursday to lay aside qualms over the US-led invasion of Iraq and join forces in the rebuilding effort.


Gaeta, Perrone e Lecco non possono avvalersi della prescrizioneL'ex di Potere Operaio aveva fatto il loro nome in un'intervista                                          Primavalle, indagati per strage i tre chiamati in causa da Lollo                                                                                Per ora nessun provvedimento verso Piperno, Morucci e Pace


Haas takes advantage of Purtzer collapse

Jay Haas shot a final-round 66 to win the Bank of America Championship, finishing at 13-under Sunday and earning his fourth victory of the year when overnight leader Tom Purtzer collapsed on the back nine.


Details of a feasibility study into the Severn Barrage, a tidal power plan that could provide about 5% of UK electricity, are announced.


Roma, 19:59 - CALCIO, AMATO A MATARRESE: HO SENTITO COSE DISSENNATE

Giuliano Amato ha replicato alle parole del presidente della Lega Matarrese, che ieri aveva parlato ...


Cancer-Killing Virus Modified to Deliver a One-Two Punch

Scientists hacking a smallpox-like virus into doing battle with cancer have given a new weapon to their microscopic warrior. The genetically modified virus now stimulates the body to produce its own cancer-fighting white blood cells.


CIA agents ordered to face Italy trial over imam's kidnapping

An Italian judge has ordered 26 Americans to stand trial for the kidnapping of an Egyptian imam, setting up the first criminal examination of the CIA's "extraordinary rendition" programme.


Chipmaker says glut in market will bring global slowdown

LONDON (CBS.MW) - Growth in global chip sales is likely to halve in 2005, Samsung Electronics said on Monday, according to reports.


Wall Street ended an erratic week with a moderate advance after a job report eased concerns that the economy was losing steam too quickly.


A turnaround brings in buckets of green at the Texas utility. Yeeeeee-haaaaaaw!


Ora conferenza capigruppo lo mettera' a odg dell'Aula


Rumors Aside, Browser Is a Logical Step for Google

Google's next move may be to add a browser offering to its portfolio of  Internet products. A New York Post news report suggests that the  search-engine giant has added employees to develop such a technology based on  the open-source Mozilla browser.


Torino, 21:59 - CALCIO, TORINO: SPOSTATA A DOMENICA SFIDA COL CATANIA

Torino-Catania, che in un primo momento doveva essere l'anticipo del sabato sera della nona giornata...


One State Talks About Shifting Out of Pensions

Some California officials are proposing that the state get out of the pension business and give state and municipal workers a 401(k) plan instead.


Aussie teen arrested over house party gone wrong

An Australian teenager who held a wild house party which ended with police calling in air support was Wednesday arrested over the incident, which is beginning to turn him into global cult figure.


ITAA: IT job growth to slow for rest of 2004

Despite a 2% increase in IT employment early in the year, IT job growth for the rest of 2004 is expected to be slow, according to the Information Technology Association of America.


The UK's inflation rate fell in September, thanks in part to a fall in the price of airfares, increasing the chance that interest rates will be kept on hold.


Relief workers overwhelmed by scope of disaster

Relief organizations arriving in Asia's isolated tsunami-hit areas to bring in much-needed food and medical supplies say the needs are even greater than at first thought.


Court asks if porn law covers mainstream films

Several U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed doubt on Tuesday that a law barring child pornography could be applied to popular award-winning movies like "Lolita," "Traffic," American Beauty" and "Titanic."


Prosecutors say they have all the information they need to decide whether to bring any "cash for honours" charges.


Phoenix wins its 11th straight game with a 106-94 victory over Toronto on Sunday. Amare Stoudemire paces the Suns with 33 points.


Mourners Bid Farewell to U.S. Rep. Matsui

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to mourn U.S. Rep. Robert T. Matsui, recalling how he rose from immigrant roots to serve in Congress for 26 years.


S&P 500 and Dow Jones industrial futures slipped on Friday as worries about the impact of the credit squeeze on financial services companies tempered optimism about Google Inc's  solid profit.


Robert Jastrow, Who Made Space Understandable, Dies at 82

Dr. Jastrow led a major space science institution and helped to bring space down to earth for millions of Americans.


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Abdullah al-Faisal, who influenced one of the July 7 suicide bombers, will be permanently excluded from the UK.


L'Avana, 13:55 - SPORT, CUBA: SAVIGNE, GONZALEZ E LOPEZ SPORTIVI DELL'ANNO

I tre campioni del mondo, Yargelis Savigne (atletica) e Driulis Gonzalez (judo) tra le donne e Mijai...


Political parties in India's West Bengal state call for fresh strikes in defiance of a court order declaring them illegal.


By SCOTT HARPER  BY SCOTT HARPER  THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT  RICHMOND - The State Water Control Board rejected two major development proposals Wednesday - one on the Peninsula, the other on the Eastern Shore - in decisions cheered by environmentalists and watermen.


Movie Studios Start Suing Web File Swappers

Hollywood film studios filed suit against online video file swappers in federal courts across the United States on Tuesday, making good on a promise to punish computer users they claim are violating copyright laws.


By Kevin Fee, Grand Forks Herald, N.D.  Feb. 15--Nobody is counting Grand Forks Central down and out.   But the Knights' game will have to be at its best if Central plans to play in the North Dakota state boys high school hockey tournament next week in Grand Forks.


Manager Alan Trammell keeps talking about this year. About scoring some runs, winning some games. But really, this is all about next year for the Detroit Tigers, especially now


News.com Extra: FBI: Point, click, eavesdrop

Plus: Orkut: Google's secret society. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.


Ump's gaffes set replay talk aflame at US Open

Whether or not there is a "Wimbledon conspiracy" as Serena Williams charged after her controversial loss to Jennifer Capriati at the US Open Tuesday night


U.S. Military Faults Lack of Troops in Iraq -Poll

A majority of U.S. troops serving in  Iraq and their families said the Bush administration did not  send enough forces to Iraq and relied too heavily on the  National Guard and reserve troops, a poll showed on Saturday.


US High Court Ruling A Win For Consumers

NEW YORK - The US Supreme Court struck a blow for the free market and consumer choice. The Justices today denied an appeal by Visa and MasterCard that prevented most US financial institutions from doing business with competing networks such as Discover.


Shocking Anti-Gun Mailer Draws Criticism

Oct. 28 (ABC7) - One of the most hotly contested races in the Bay Area is the fight for Assembly District 15 between East Bay Republican Guy Houston and his challenger, Democrat Elaine Shaw.


Alpine Skiing: Super-G Win Puts Miller in Exclusive Club

American Bode Miller blitzed to victory in a World Cup super-G on Sunday, completing a weekend of career firsts to earn a place among Alpine skiing's all-time greats.


Health Tip:  Some Must Be Extra Careful With OTC Drugs

(HealthDay News) -- Some people should be very cautious about taking any medications, even those sold over the counter. The American Academy of Family Physicians says the following groups of people should check with their doctor before taking any drug or supplement:  Pregnant women, and women who are trying to get pregnant. Women who are breast-feeding. Children. Older adults. People with health conditions. People taking any other medication, whether prescription or over the counter.


â¢The Senate is expected to vote on the overall $3.3 billion spending plan for the state Department of Transportation, which supports state and local highway programs, public transportation programs and department administration (House Bill 5528).


A bomber kills five at an army base in north-west Pakistan, hours before a state of emergency is to be lifted.


THE WORST-KEPT secret in Scottish football was confirmed yesterday when Walter Smith was officially appointed as successor to Berti Vogts, which made a telephone call to Gordon Strachan somewhat redundant.


Russia's lower house of parliament gave tentative backing Friday to a key electoral reform proposed by President Vladimir Putin following a series of recent terror attacks that killed hundreds and stunned Russians.


GM-Renault-Nissan talks make little progress: WSJ

Two months of talks between General  Motors Corp. , Renault SA  and Nissan Motor Co.  (7201.T) have resulted in little progress toward a possible  alliance, the Wall Street Journal said on Thursday in its  online edition, citing people familiar with the matter.


GM, UAW deal said near, talks hit overdrive

Negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp. shifted back into overdrive on Wednesday as a marathon bargaining session brought both sides near a deal that would end a national strike entering its third day.


The planned handover by Nigeria to Cameroon of the disputed region of Bakassi looks certain to be delayed.


The end of diet drug litigation may be in sight, but growth hasn't recovered yet.


The big business house of India - Sahara India is planning a ten-day Bollywood film festival in the UK and the US from August 31.


Da Fassino a Mastella coro di messaggi di solidarietÃ  dopo il malore del CavaliereCesa: "La sua determinazione lo farÃ  tornare presto in pista"                                          Prodi: "Caro Silvio, auguri di pronta guarigione"


Roma, 18:38 - CONI: ARBITRATO, PER LOTITO SQUALIFICA FINITA

Per il presidente della Lazio, Claudio Lotito, la squalifica comminata per i fatti di calciopoli &eg...


Mozilla has released a preview version of its open source FireFox Web browser. FireFox 1.0PR includes some bug fixes and many new features, including Live Bookmarks, a new Find toolbar and better IE compatability.


Merkel warns NATO against divisive Afghan debate

Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed on Wednesday to keep German peacekeepers in northern Afghanistan and resist attempts to transfer them to the more violent south.


Charley May Cost Insurers $7.4 Billion, Industry Says

Aug. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Charley will probably cost insurers $7.4 billion, according to the first loss estimate based on insurance claims.


The recording company reported a first-quarter loss of $16 million, hurt by higher expenses and an impairment charge.


Stocks fell on Tuesday as fears of a recession gripped investors and pushed the Nasdaq briefly into bear market territory.


Emendamenti del governo, anche i 'trust' pagheranno imposte


Elderly people were put at risk at two substandard nursing homes in Halifax, according to the homes watchdog.


Jobless claims jump to 321,000 in latest week

The number of U.S. workers seeking jobless benefits rose by an unexpectedly steep 12,000 last week to 321,000, government data showed on Wednesday, but remained at levels pointing to a healthy labor market.


Airport congestion might cost more than Â£5bn a year by 2015, if London's airport expansion plans are scrapped, a study finds.


Dravid looks for cricket series win against England

India captain Rahul Dravid is targeting a series victory after his side levelled the seven-match NatWest series 3-3 at The Oval on Wednesday.


The fact that Cam Neely drew the biggest ovation during introductions at last Tuesday's State of the Bruins event at TD Banknorth Garden - executive vice president Charlie Jacobs, general manager Peter Chiarelli, captain Zdeno Chara, and leading scorer Marc Savard were also in attendance - underscored what season ticket-holders like to see from the Black-and-Gold:


Udine, 19:50 - CALCIO, UDINESE: MARINO SERENO DOPO KO CON IL MEZZOCORONA

Non fa drammi l'allenatore dell'Udinese Pasquale Marino, dopo l'imprevisto ko di ieri  con il Mezzoc...


Sony Cuts PlayStation 3 Prices as Many Xboxes Fail

Sony will lower the price of the PlayStation 3 by $100, hoping to take advantage of rivalsâ missteps.


Well, he was actually a nice guy,'' Billy Bob Thornton says. ''Pretty laid-back as those coaches go. A family guy and all that.


TODAY'S GAMES Division 1 BIG THREE -- Brockton at Durfee, 7. GREATER BOSTON -- Arlington at Everett, 7; Cambridge at Peabody, 7; Somerville at Revere, 7.


Argentina beat nine-man Paraguay 1-0 in the final of the men's soccer tournament on Saturday to win their first Olympic gold medal in 52 years.


A federal judge on Thursday ordered I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby to report to prison while his attorneys appeal his perjury and obstruction convictions.


Scientists Seek Scent of Life in Methane at Mars

Sniffing out any whiff of biology on Mars has become a scientific battle of the bands - spectral bands that is. The purported detection of methane in the martian atmosphere by Mars Express, the European


Phony bids put insurance firm in real trouble

When Greenville County in South Carolina borrowed $800 million two years ago to expand its public schools, insurance broker Marsh & McLennan Cos.


GENEVA - The World Trade Organization approved strong sanctions Friday against the United States for legislation that allows US companies to receive some duties collected from foreign competitors.


Natalie Imbruglia, the singer and former  "Neighbours" actress, has split from her husband four years  after they married in a beachside ceremony in Australia.


Fannie Mae Probe Under Consideration by Justice, Person Says

The US Department of Justice is considering whether to conduct a criminal investigation into accounting fraud at Fannie Mae, the biggest US mortgage finance company, and has yet to


Bush troubled by reports of Iraq killings

President Bush said Wednesday he was troubled by allegations that U.S. Marines had killed unarmed Iraqi civilians and that, "If in fact laws were broken, there will be punishment."


Spinning space probe to record the 'birth cries' of black holes

A new space observatory was rocketing into orbit yesterday preparing to scan the universe for the most violent celestial explosions since the Big Bang.


Nepal parties unite for polls, king skips festival

Nepal's oldest and largest political party reunited with a breakaway faction on Tuesday to create a formidable force in key national polls due later this year in the Himalayan nation.


A round-up of Saturday's World Cup qualifying matches in Europe.


Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools

WASHINGTON - Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack open seeds and to dig in dry Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science.


Goldman Sachs called in to help Northern Rock rescue

Britain's finance minister Alistair Darling has asked Goldman Sachs to put together a financing package in a last-ditch bid to rescue the ailing bank Northern Rock.


Severe weather hit Scandinavia early on Thursday, causing traffic chaos and power cuts.


Fair-trade coffee gives British beer new buzz

Watch out Starbucks. British beermakers are wooing the caffeine-crazed with a new beer made from fair-trade coffee beans, to be launched on Friday.


E.U. subsidies have spurred big surpluses and made the continent uncompetitive with "New World" wines. Now reform is afoot


Insurgents exposed the vulnerability of Iraq's security forces again Sunday, killing at least 22 national guardsmen and their driver in a suicide bombing and 10 other people in separate attacks with elections just weeks away. Prominent Shiite leaders called for unity with Sunni Arabs wanting to delay the vote but insisted it be held despite the violence.


Taiwan nervous about possible end of EU arms Embargo for China

TAIPEI, Taiwan  - Taiwan is getting jittery about a new push within the European Union to lift a 15-year Embargo on weapons sales to China - the communist giant that's been threatening to attack this tiny democratic island.


AOL restricts free security software to members

Freefall AOL has switched its free security service for consumers into a members-only offer. The changes came as the internet giant switched technology provider from Kaspersky to McAfee.â¦


Madrid, 13:35 - CALCIO, REAL MADRID: BALDINI BLOCCA DUE GIOVANISSIMI DEL BOCA

In attesa di portare Gago e Higuain a Madrid, Franco Baldini si assicura due giovani per il futuro d...


Jason White throws five touchdown passes to guide the second-ranked Sooners over Texas A&M, 42-35, on Saturday.


A drop in consumer prices and a decline in crude oil futures Tuesday allowed investors to put aside worries about inflation, at least for the short term, and they sent stocks modestly higher.


The World Health Organization reversed a 30-year-old policy yesterday and declared its support for indoor use of the pesticide DDT to control mosquitoes in regions where malaria is a major health problem.


The year's biggest big thing? You be the judge!

Festive hustings Who's that gut lord marching... you should cut down on your mince pies mate... bah, Humbug!â¦


A married teacher who had affairs with three teenage pupils is sent to prison.


IL DISCORSO INTEGRALE                                          "Un'Italia unita, moderna e giusta"


Ground Attacks Prompt U.S. to Airlift Supplies

The deadly attacks against U.S. forces on Iraqi highways have prompted the Air Force to increase its use of aircraft to carry supplies to American troops on the most dangerous routes.


About 400 protesters gathered outside the Statehouse on Saturday to support a recount of the presidential election in Ohio and call for an investigation into Election Day irregularities.


Societa' Telecom ripiana debito e chiude a +13 milioni


Nigerian militants abduct Dutch oil worker

Nigerian militants have  abducted a Dutch oil worker in the southern delta state of  Bayelsa, police said on Thursday.


RIGHTS:  Brazilians Killed by Foreign Guns

OSLO, Dec. 6 (IPS) - Many of the weapons that give Brazil the  world's highest gun death rate outside of conflict are  foreign made and traceable, reveals a new report by Norwegian and  Brazilian organisations.


Home prices in 10 cities drop a record in Nov: S&P

Home prices in 10 major metropolitan areas fell a record 8.4 percent in the year through November, suggesting the housing slump is worsening, according to a Standard & Poor index released on Tuesday.


Foreign investors may be allowed to bid for the key oil producing subsidiary of embattled Russian oil firm Yukos. Moscow authorities are forcing the sale of Yuganskneftegas, which accounts for 60% of the firm's


Key To SAARC Future Lies In Indo-Pak Ties: Lanka President

Colombo, Nov. 22 (NNN): The key to the future of South Asian Association for regional Co-operation (SAARC) lies in good relations between India and Pakistan, Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratanga has stressed upon Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz.


One million Cubans flee as Ivan threatens catastrophic damage

Hurricane Ivan continued to torment the Caribbean yesterday as it swung past the western edge of Cuba, triggering the evacuation of more than a million coastal residents, who were ordered to move to higher ground.


Feeling betrayed by the North Korea talks, Tokyo wants the U.S. -- and a visiting Dick Cheney -- to show some love


US oil prices reached a record $50 a barrel on Monday as Nigeria emerged as the latest focus for worries about supply in an already tight worldwide energy market.


Hospitals to be puton full alert for bird flu

Health authorities across the country meet today to discuss stepping up measures against the bird flu, in the wake of possible signs of human-to-human transmission of the lethal virus.


It appears the rumours of Palm creating a Wi-Fi card are true, however before you rush to your local electronics store take note that it won't work on any PDA you can find.


ANALYSIS: Najaf Siege Might Not End Rebel Cleric's Challenge

The United States and its Iraqi allies will have to do more than push Moqtada al-Sadr out of a mosque to meet the challenge posed by his movement, according to his followers.


New data showing overlap in patterns of water and methane in Mars' atmosphere may have implications for the idea that life exists there.


Andrew Ferguson counts the ways Americans love Abraham Lincoln in his hilarious, offbeat tour of shrines, statues, cabins and museums dedicated to the 16th president.


Exelon says Public Service deal in peril

Exelon Corp. EXC.N on Wednesday cast   doubt on its ability to complete its planned $18.5 billion   takeover of Public Service Enterprise Group PEG.N due to the   companies' struggles to receive approval from New Jersey   regulators.


> > US Open diary: The charge of the Black brigade

Venus Williams' victory on Thursday night made history at the US Open. For the first time at the tournament, four Black women advanced to the third round.


Blog: Yahoo's photo-sharing site is partnering with the self-publishing service Blurb.com to make personalized bookmaking easier.


Halle Berry is pregnant with boyfriend Gabriel Aubryâs baby, the 41-year-old actress confirmed to âAccess Hollywood'sâ Nancy OâDell in an e-mail on Tuesday.  âYes, I am three months pregnant! Gabriel and I are beyond excited, and Iâve w...


US employers pulled back on hiring as they entered the holiday shopping season, adding just 112,000 new jobs overall in November. It was the weakest gain in five months and about half of what economists had forecast.


Ward nets OT winner as Bruins top Flyers

Aaron Ward scored 43 seconds into overtime to lift the Boston Bruins past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday. Marco Sturm, Marc Savard and Peter Schaefer also scored for the Bruins, who snapped a two-game losing skid.


Trovato computer collegato a bookmaker esteri


Carbon monoxide prevents rescuers from reaching 141 men trapped following a deadly mine blast in central China.


The Islamist group won the release Wednesday of a British reporter, solidifying its standing in troubled Gaza.


IMF finds fault with Chancellor over deficit

Gordon Brown has not yet done enough to reduce the UK's budget deficit, the International Monetary Fund said yesterday, before demanding that he explain whether


Application blade runs open source apps Interoperability and openness will be the keys to the network in the future, 3Com claimed, as it announced Linux-based blades for its 6000-series routers that will let them run third-party apps.â¦


Powers seek elusive deal on tougher Iran sanctions

The world's major powers will try on Tuesday to overcome differences over imposing more sanctions on Iran and to keep up pressure on the Tehran leadership to curb its nuclear program.


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Shaukat Aziz elected Pakistan prime minister

ISLAMABAD : Former finance minister Shaukat Aziz was elected Pakistan's prime minister in a rubber-stamp parliamentary vote boycotted by the entire opposition.


Pharmaceutical Industry Offers Transparency

The pharmaceutical industry made a commitment Thursday to publish more data about clinical drug trials, amid growing questions about the safety of many leading companies' medicines.


Museum Addition Brings More Things to Try

Kids arm-wrestle all the time, but over the Internet? And there's nothing unusual about checking your weight, but in gallons? And all of this to illustrate lessons about networks and the search for life in outer space?


There appeared to be just one lovely fleeting moment last night when Manchester United's players, still coming to terms with the advent of Hurricane Wayne, looked as if they


Glaxo Vaccine Stops Virus Linked to Cancer -Study

It's one of the most common cancers in  women and kills about a quarter of a million patients each year  but scientists said on Friday that a new vaccine could prevent  most cases of cervical cancer.


Zimbabwe's first woman VP calls for unity

A former guerrilla fighter elected as Zimbabwe's first woman vice president called for unity in the ruling party after a divisive power struggle over her nomination for the


Eli Lilly expects earnings growth in 2005; accelerated newer drug ...

NEW YORK, December 9  - Eli Lilly and Co (LLY.NYS) guided to earnings growth in 2005 today, driven by the accelerating sales of its newer drugs.


S.Africa Says to Host Ivory Coast Peace Talks

South African President Thabo Mbeki has invited warring parties in the conflict in Ivory Coast to peace talks and the meeting could take place this week, Mbeki's spokesman said on Wednesday.


White House Projects 2005 Deficit at $427 Billion

The White House estimated on Tuesday  that the U.S. budget deficit for 2005, including an extra $80  billion for Iraq and Afghanistan operations, will total $427  billion.


Jerome Kerviel e' accusato di mega perdita da 4,9 mld


DUP leader Ian Paisley is to meet Tony Blair to discuss the British-Irish proposals on devolution.


You don't often see Michael Schumacher lying flat on his back alongside the track, looking dazed, after a massive accident. But that is what happened after he crashed his Ferrari


Louisiana Court Boosts Republican House Hopes

A Louisiana appellate court on Monday gave a boost to the Republican Party's bid to strengthen its grip on Congress when it ruled that a controversial U.S. House race could not be opened to new candidates.


Microsoft Patches Flaw That Could Trigger Worm Attack

Microsoft fixes a critical flaw in the Windows operating system that could be used by criminals to create a self-copying PC worm attack.


Report:  Shanghai launches trial of 4G mobile network

(InfoWorld) - China launched the first trials of a home-grown 4G (fourth-generation) mobile communications network in a district of Shanghai on Sunday, despite the fact it hasn't even decided on standards for 3G (third-generation) services, the Web site of the state-run China Daily reported. The field test in Shanghai's Changning District will cost about 150 million Chinese renminbi ($19.3 million) by the time it's completed and marks an important step for China. It will be the final trial of a system made in China and fulfills a goal ofÂ developing technology at homeÂ to meet the needs of Chinese users. The group of 10 Chinese institutions involved in the 4G project have obtained more than 200 patents for the system since starting research in 2001, and some of its fundamental technologies have been adopted by international standards organizations, the China Daily said, without naming the organizations. The goal has been to put the 4G system into trial commercial use between 2006 and 2010. The 4G system was designed to transmit data and images wirelessly at speeds as fast as landline optical fiber, the China Daily said. Research on the 4G system, called the FuTURE Project, short for Future Technology for Universal Radio Environment, was started as part of China's national high-tech initiative. China hasn't yet released aÂ timetable for the rollout of 3GÂ mobile networks, nor said how many licenses it will issue. Chinese officials have said they want 3G services up and running in time for the 2008 Olympic Games, to be held in Beijing. One issue surrounding the opening of 3G services in China has been the selection of the technology or technologies to be used. Many Chinese officials favor a home-grown standard, TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access), but a TD-SDCMA rollout could prove slow because of a lack of support from equipment and handset manufacturers. Â


Genova, 20:21 - CALCIO, GENOA-TORINO 1-0 IN AMICHEVOLE

Il Genoa ha battuto il Torino 1-0 vincendo il 'Trofeo Spagnolo'. Gol partita di Greco al 33' del pri...


Arts, Briefly: Harvard Research to Be Free Online

Harvard University will soon begin posting research and articles produced by its faculty on the Internet free of charge.


Wal-Mart's weak sales dampen holiday season hopes

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported surprisingly weak November sales on Saturday, even as U.S. bargain-hunters jammed stores in search of gifts at the start of the crucial holiday shopping season.


Hyperphrase case rumbles on Google has been hit by a setback in a patent row with Hyperphrase Technologies, LLC.â¦


With Bluetooth short-range wireless technology finding its way into an array of hardware products, ranging from mobile phones to in-vehicle telematics systems, a working group promoting the specification has outlined a strategy to make it even more attractive and useful.


On the heels of banking scandals that shook confidence in the virtual world's economy, its publisher puts the kibosh on in-world financial institutions.


Colombia Says Marxist Rebels Killed Venezuelans

BOGOTA, Colombia  - Colombia blamed Marxist FARC  rebels on Sunday for killing at least five Venezuelan soldiers  and an oil engineer in one of the deadliest attacks in recent  years on the two country's jungle border.


Fed's Plosser says more tightening may be needed

Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Plosser on Wednesday said more interest rate increases may be needed to keep price rises in check as the economy resumes growth.


Madrid, 15:31 - CALCIO, CANNAVARO: CAPELLO INTIMIDISCE, SCHUSTER TI CONQUISTA

"Capello ti intimidisce, Schuster ti conquista". Fabio Cannavaro, difensore del Real Madrid, in un'i...


The IBM computer is based on a technology called BlueGene/L, which takes an approach radically different from that used by NEC's machine, called the Earth Simulator.


The company charged with developing  the standard for digital radio in the United States said on  Wednesday it has struck deals to convert another 2,000 stations  nationwide to its format.


Ten Iraqi policemen killed in car bombing

At least 10 Iraqi policemen have been killed after a car bomb exploded at a police station in western Iraq used by American marines.


Two Freed French Journalists Arrive Home

Two French journalists freed from captivity in Iraq arrived home Wednesday to a tearful welcome from their families, ending a four-month drama that had gripped this country, which had opposed the war.


Il colosso statunitense compra 19,9% del gruppo britannico


Glenn Ford was a laconic, soft-spoken actor with an easy smile who played leading roles in many westerns, melodramas and romantic films.


Wasnât that fun? These past 13 months of relentless Court TV-style news about Kobe Bryant and his alleged rape of a young Eagle County woman?


Washington Post business columnist Steven Pearlstein will be online to discuss his latest column, which examines ways to improve quality and control costs in the health care system.


A grand jury investigation into deaths at a hospital during the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina will not begin for at least a month.


China Eastern Airlines announces $US241 million Boeing deal

China Eastern Airlines has announced an agreement to buy six 737-700 jetliners from US manufacturer Boeing for a total of $US241 million.


Gaza truce takes hold despite rocket fire

A ceasefire between Israel and militants in Gaza took hold on Sunday and despite Palestinian rocket attacks in the first hours, Israel promised restraint.


Wall Street stocks were firmer at mid-morning on Thursday, boosted by solid earnings from a number of bluechips, led by IBM.


Healthy pregnant women who take iron supplements may increase blood pressure risks, a study claims.


Scientists are to begin work on the second phase of a project aimed at piecing together the history of human colonisation in Britain.


Somali Parliament Sworn In as Clan Dispute Flares

NAIROBI, Aug. 22 -- Members of a new Somali transitional parliament were sworn in Sunday, a key step toward establishing the country's first national government since 1991.


17,000 Enron pension holders to get paid in full

Nearly 17,000 Enron pension plan holders will see their benefits paid, thanks to pressure from the federal government's Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.


How the financial engineers known as "quants" contributed to Wall Street's summer of scary numbers.


Theater Review | 'Amazons and Their Men': The Will (if Not Triumph) of the Frau

Jordan Harrisonâs brash play turns fragments from the life of Leni Riefenstahl, the filmmaker who made movies for Hitler, into a story that is funny and thought provoking.


Colder water from the winter months contributed to the deaths of more than 25 dolphins that washed ashore on the Texas coast over the last two weeks, a rescue group said.


Yankees Clinch 7th Straight AL East Title

Bernie Williams hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees clinched their seventh straight AL East title, beating the Minnesota Twins 6-4 Thursday night for their 100th victory of the season.


The Ghost Down the Hall Is Scary in Spanish, Too

âThe Orphanage,â a diverting, overwrought ghost story from Spain, relies on basic and durable horror movie techniques.


Life expectancy in U.S. rises to all-time high of 78

Life expectancy in the United States has increased to almost 78 years, the country's highest on record, amid a downturn in deaths from heart disease, cancer and stroke, according to new federal estimates published on Wednesday.


From Political Money Line: FEC Approves Obama Advisory Opinion

The Federal Election Commission today unanimously approved an Advisory Opinion permitting Senator Barack Obama to solicit and receive contributions designated for the 2008 presidential general election while retaining the option of refunding those contributions and accepting public funding should he become the Democratic PartyÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂs nominee.


Anastasia Myskina beats Tatiana Golovin to draw Russia level with France after day one of the Fed Cup final.


Cardiovascular device maker Guidant  Corp. GDT.N said on Wednesday U.S. regulators cleared the use  of its implantable heart failure therapies for a wider group of  patients.


Champions Citroen and fellow French manufacturer Peugeot have dominated rallying in the last five years winning five constructors' champiopnships and three drivers' championships between them.


A committee in the Indian state of Maharashtra provisionally approves compulsory HIV tests before marriage.


Coppitalia, formalità Inter Con la Samp: la diretta

I nerazzurri, dopo il 3-0 di Genova, tornano a San Siro per chiudere il conto con i doriani e accedere alla finale con la Roma


Update 1: Deutsche Telekom to Buy Back Provider

German phone giant Deutsche Telekom said Saturday it plans to buy back full control of its Internet unit by next year to profit from burgeoning demand for broadband Internet services, a move that could cost the company euro2.


Due persone ferite, ancora ignota la dinamica


Franz Ferdinand lead Brit Awards field with five nominations

Scottish art-rockers Franz Ferdinand capped an astonishing 2004 in which they sold two million copies of their debut album by leading the field in nominations for the Brit Awards.


Today on the presidential campaign trail

The senator, the slugger and a tale of two baseballs.


Court rules on privacy for Guantanamo detainees

A US federal judge has ruled that terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba must be allowed to meet lawyers. The ruling also forbids the US government from monitoring their conversations.


Approvate anche linee modifica per il risparmio


A member of Hamas, the militant Palestinian organisation, survived an apparent assassination attempt yesterday when his car blew up in the Syrian capital, Damascus, a Palestinian source said.


Yahoo Advertising Expands on eBay The major advertising and cross platform partnership between eBay and Yahoo is starting to solidify beyond testing of Yahoo Sponsored Search advertisements in eBay results to more targeted eBay channel advertisements and larger ads in eBay search results.  Starting today Yahoo graphic (or display) banner ads will be shown in eBay [...]


Former Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry will travel to Iraq next month as the war-torn country prepares for elections.


Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton pressed Wednesday for greater troop withdrawals from Iraq, while Republican John McCain sought to win the hearts and minds of voters in favor of staying the course.


Crescita al 2% contro il 2,8 dell'Unione e del 2,3 di Tokyo


The Browns have made contract offers to quarterback Derek Anderson and running back Jamal Lewis, key players they hope to keep off the free-agent market.


Development vs. the Environment: A River Runs Through It

WASHINGTON -- When an 88-year-old woman offers to blow herself up to shut down a factory, you can be pretty sure you have let a controversy get out of control.


Dollar General Corp., the largest US retailer by number of stores, plans to close more than 400 locations next year and record expenses of about $138 million following two straight quarters of falling profit.


By Lucinda Dillon Kinkead and Dennis Romboy Deseret Morning News  The brouhaha at the Stringham Avenue apartments began in December when a potential buyer of the complex asked for a meth test during an inspection of the units.


Henrik Zetterberg's return to the lineup gave the Detroit Red Wings a lift. Ilya Kovalchuk's gimpy walk to the dressing room handed the Atlanta Thrashers quite a scare.


October Trade Gap a Record, Up 9% in Month

The trade deficit hit another record high in October, with imports outpacing exports by $55.46 billion. The 9 percent increase from September was higher than expected


Real Madrid names Luxemburgo as new coach

MADRID: Real Madrid named former Brazil manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo as their third coach of the season in a bid to recapture the spark that brought them a record nine European Cups.


Hungary protesters demand PM's resignation

Tens of thousands of Hungarians demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany in peaceful protests organized by opposition parties. via Political Gateway


A financial deal is reportedly reached in the case of foreign medics on death row for infecting Libyan children with HIV,


Consumer sentiment up despite recession talk

Consumers' mood brightened a bit in January, defying expectations driven by the constant drumbeat of talk about a possible recession, weak jobs market and falling stock prices.


Congressional Democrats returned to Washington in a defiant mood yesterday, making no apologies for the campaign in which they lost congressional seats and the presidential


MasterCard Inc  on Thursday said its fourth-quarter operating profit surged, pushing shares of the credit card network up more than 7 percent.


Mo. police search for fetus cut from womb

SKIDMORE, Mo. -- An eight-months-pregnant woman was slain in her home, and her fetus was then cut from her womb, authorities said.


Messina, 11:06 - CALCIO, MESSINA: ARRIVA FOTI DALLA SAMP

Stamattina il Messina ha ufficializzato l'acquisto in prestito dell'attaccante Salvatore Foti. La gi...


U.S. housing industry economists on  Monday cautioned that rapid house price gains in some areas of  the country may not be sustainable.


Roma, 22:04 - BASKET, A1 DONNE: RISULTATI SECONDA GIORNATA

Risultati della seconda giornata del campionato di serie A1 femminile di basket.


New Delhi, Nov. 8: General Electric Capital International Services (Gecis), the global business process operations of General Electric, has offloaded a 60 per cent stake for about $500 million to two private


Two freed French journalists tell the BBC how their Iraqi kidnappers described their anti-Western "jihad".


Hercules Industries Moving to a Bigger S.L. Location

Hercules Industries, a Salt Lake-based HVAC and sheet metal company, has announced that it will move to a new, larger facility in Salt Lake City at 475 N. Billy Mitchell Road.   The company anticipates opening early next month.


Japanese carmaker Nissan begins building work on a $200m car factory in Russia.


'Trust but verify' open mobile network pledges

InfoWorld - Major mobile voice and data carriers in the United States have pledged to open their networks to outside handsets and applications, but regulators and customers need to be vigilant to make sure those promises are fulfilled, one member of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said.


Monaco di Baviera, 13:40 - CALCIO, BAYERN MONACO: BECKENBAUER VUOLE KLOSE

"Non riesco a capire perchÃ© un giocatore come Klose debba rimanere un altro anno a Brema, quando tut...


Iraq: feriti due militari italiani a Nassiriya

NASSIRIYA (Iraq) - Feriti in modo non grave due militari italiani del contingente di Nassiriya. I due sono stati raggiunti da alcuni colpi di arma da fuoco esplosi da una pattuglia rumena a sei chilometri


The family of Ron Goldman has issued subpoenas to Hollywood groups in order to get records of O.J. Simpson's residual earnings


Al-Qaida's deputy leader Ayman al-Zawahri said the United States was being defeated in Afghanistan, Iraq and other fronts in a new video released Thursday, the latest in a series put out by the terror network.


BARCELONA, Spain -- A brilliant late strike from Ronaldinho gave dominant Barcelona a 2-1 win over AC Milan in an epic Champions League contest at the Nou Camp.


Annan: Mideast deal should include troops

Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Monday he wants the upcoming meeting of key Mideast players to agree on a package to stop the Israeli-Hezbollah fighting and ensure lasting peace between Israel and Lebanon.


PADRES 5, GIANTS 1 In Defeat, Bonds Adds Another

Barry Bonds wasted no time getting to career home run No. 701. He added another homer to his impressive total a day after hitting No.


QuickTime, RealPlayer Patch Security Holes

Flaws in media players could automatically download malicious code, let hackers in.


COLUMBIA, South Carolina  - South Carolina Democrats voted on Saturday in a bitter presidential nominating race, with Barack Obama leading Hillary Clinton in polls and counting on heavy black support to carry him to a needed victory.


Il messaggio del presidente Usa dopo l'audizione di Petraeus al CongressoIl generale: rimpatriare 30.000 degli oltre 170.000 soldati al fronte                                            Iraq, giovedÃ¬ la nuova strategia di Bush I democratici: "Via truppe da combattimento"                                                                                Nancy Pelosi: "Prevista una considerevole presenza americana in Iraq per almeno 10 anni"


Turkeys are to be slaughtered and processed again at the Bernard Matthews farm where bird flu was discovered.


Voting is under way in elections in the German state of Saarland, with polls predicting another big defeat for the Social Democratic Party (SPD).


The British actor Ian McShane opens next week as the patriarch Max in Harold Pinterâs âHomecoming,â a man-monster of diminishing powers and, of course, many vulgarities.


Judge Throws Out Charges in Guantanamo Prisoner Case

The judge said there was a flaw in the procedure the military has used to file war crimes charges against Guantanamo detainees.


Crystal Palace beat 10-man London rivals Fulham 2-0 to register their first win of the season and finally move off the bottom of the Premiership.


Farm Aid aims to educate on healthy food

John Mellencamp never figured Farm Aid would still be needed now, 21 years after its debut as one of many moments of musicians trying to do good in the 1980s. "We thought we'd have the concert and the government would change things," he said before taking stage at the nearly annual concert Saturday.


Israeli politicians have voted for a plan for Jewish settlers to leave a piece of land called the Gaza Strip. Israel has occupied the Strip, which is home to millions of Palestinians, since a war in 1967, and


Life expectancy in U.S. rises to all-time high of 78

Life expectancy in the United States has increased to almost 78 years, the country's highest on record, amid a downturn in deaths from heart disease, cancer and stroke, according to new federal estimates published on Wednesday.


Henry A. Waxman said Wednesdayâs hearing unnecessarily embarrassed Roger Clemens, who he thought did not tell the truth, as well as Brian McNamee, who he thought was unfairly attacked by Republicans.


President Gloria Arroyo: Philippines in Midst of Fiscal Crisis

President Gloria Arroyo said the Philippines is already in the midst of a fiscal crisis, and urged the people to be prepared to make sacrifices for the nation's well-being.


Early hints of flu-shot crisis revealed Chiron waited nearly 2 ...

Chiron Corp. was wrestling with bacterial contamination of flu vaccine at its Liverpool plant as early as March, and its finished vials began failing sterility tests nearly two months before the company warned


US Analyst unimpressed, Swanepoel unfazed

JOHANNESBURG  -- Harmony representatives are on the US leg of their hostile takeover tour, with shareholders from both sides attending a presentation on Thursday.


Serb General Pleads Innocent to War Crimes

A top Serbian general pleaded innocent Monday to war crimes charges stemming from the murder of hundreds of Kosovo Albanian civilians during a 1998-99 crackdown.


A top Brazilian police official is suspended over alleged links to militias formed from renegade security forces.


At least eight killed, four wounded in Baghdad Green Zone attack

BAGHDAD : At least eight civilians were killed and four wounded in a mortar or rocket attack on Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, home to the American embassy and the Iraqi government, a US army spokesman told AFP.


Bears nose tackle Tank Johnson suspended eight games

Tank Johnson of the Chicago Bears, released from jail last month after serving 60 days for violating probation on a guns charge, was suspended Monday for eight games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.


U.S. to create new military command for Africa

President George W. Bush has approved a Pentagon plan to create a new military command for operations in Africa to coordinate action and counter potential threats from the continent, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Tuesday.


WASHINGTON - Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist will be absent from the Supreme Court on Monday, beginning a sixth week of missed work caused by thyroid cancer.


Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more accurate than mammography, ultrasound or clinical examination in detecting breast cancer in women with a hereditary risk for the disease, a study has found.


Madrid, 12:04 - F1, RON DENNIS: FACCIO IL TIFO PER ALONSO E HAMILTON

La rivalità tra Lewis Hamilton e Fernando Alonso potrebbe diventare un problema in casa McLar...


A State Department report that said Russia's human rights record has deteriorated in the past year was criticized by the government on Friday as skewed, confrontational and aimed at furthering American political interests.


MECCA, Saudi Arabia  - Rival Palestinian factions signed a deal to form a unity government on Thursday, hoping to end bloodshed between their followers and to win back Western aid halted because of the hostility of Hamas to Israel.


Eight Local Marines Killed Sunday Near Fallujah

Eight local marines are dead, in the latest surge of violence in Iraq's Al-anbar province. The marines with the First Marine Expeditionary Force died Sunday, making it the deadliest day in more than a month for US Marines in Iraq.


South Korean informally chosen as next U.N. leader

South Korean's Foreign Minister, Ban Ki-Moon, won Monday's crucial informal poll for the next U.N. secretary-general, with no opposition from any of the five veto-bearing council members.


MOSUL, Iraq - A rocket struck a dining facility at a US military base near the northern city of Mosul (search), FOX News confirmed Tuesday.


Virgin to sell digital player to compete with IPod

Virgin Group Ltd., owned by billionaire British entrepreneur Richard Branson, said it will begin selling a portable music player to compete with Apple Computer Inc.


MIAMI -- Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal returned to practice Sunday after missing eight games with a hip injury. Heat coach Pat Riley said O'Neal "is going to be ready for Wednesday" when the Heat play against the Chicago Bulls.


Area Officials Struggle To Fit Lid on Growth

To hear some activists and local officials in Virginia tell it, the key to slowing rampant growth is to follow the lead of many Maryland counties: Ban development where roads and schools are crowded.


Alitalia meets unions today to reveal the number of job cuts it wants in a restructuring to avert collapse. Approval of the plan is crucial to the company's survival as it would allow Alitalia to access a


Felix becomes Category 5 storm after skirting Aruba

ORANJESTAD, Aruba - Hurricane Felix strengthened into a dangerous Category 5 storm yesterday and churned its way into the open waters of the Caribbean Sea after toppling trees and flooding some homes on a cluster of Dutch islands.


DNA tests on British men shed light on a mystery surrounding the ancestry of Thomas Jefferson, America's third president.


White House resolves CIA prisoner debate

The transfer of 14 foreign terrorism   suspects from CIA prisons abroad to the U.S. military prison at   Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, resolved a two-year debate in the Bush   administration over its detention policy, The Washington Post   reported on Thursday.


DES MOINES, Iowa  - Democrat Barack Obama surged to a four-point lead over John Edwards in Iowa, with Hillary Clinton fading to third just hours before the first presidential nominating contest, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Thursday.


Philips  plans to buy U.S.  sleep therapy products maker Respironics Inc  for $5.1  billion, its largest deal to date in an aggressive expansion in  the fast-growing health-care sector.


Plane Meant To Pick Up Bush Sr. Crashes In Texas

HOUSTON -- Former President George HW Bush says he's "deeply saddened" to learn a private jet on its way to pick him up crashed Monday morning in Houston, killing all three aboard.


London shares closed sharply lower, albeit above the session low which was the biggest fall in over six years as US recession fears weighed on sentiment with UK investors unable to take any direction from Wall Street, closed for the Martin Luther King holiday.


Japanese small-caps are among the world's worst-performing stocks. The main indices took a tumble at the beginning of last year and analysts say they are not likely to return to their January 2006 records.


Artillery fire is heard on the outskirts of the  Iraqi city of Falluja amid expectations of a major assault against rebels.


Environment Ministers Meeting in Toronto to Discuss Federal Climate Change Plan

TORONTO (CP) - Canada's environment ministers are meeting in Toronto Monday to discuss the mechanics of the federal government's climate change plan.


At least 50 percent of the world's species, including the dinosaurs, went extinct 65 million years ago. While most scientists now blame this catastrophe on a large meteorite impact, others wonder if there is more to the story.


Capt. Amanullah, a former mujahedeen commander, smooths his black beard with his palm and gives a deep and ironic laugh as he recounts his 14 miserable months in Bagram, the U.S. prison for terror suspects in Afghanistan.


Former EMI Group Plc  Chief Executive Jim Fifield is interested in potentially making an offer for the world's third biggest music company, he said on Friday.


Envoys of Pakistan's Musharraf meet Bhutto in UK

Pakistan's embattled President Pervez Musharraf has sent representatives to London to negotiate with former prime minister Benazir Bhutto on a power-sharing pact, an official and newspapers said on Monday.


Time on a Chip: The Incredible Shrinking Atomic Clock

Researchers are developing tiny atomic clocks that could be made using standard semiconductor processes and slipped into cellphones, hand-held computers and global positioning system receivers.


Amato: 'salveremo molte vite umane e sgomineremo bande'


No Charges Will Be Filed in Fund Managerâs Death

The state attorneyâs office in Palm Beach County, Fla., said Monday that no charges would be filed in the drowning of Seth Tobias, 44, a hedge fund manager and regular commentator on CNBC.


Bush, Blair, vow to build democratic Iraq

President George W. Bush said US-led forces had made "substantial progress" towards securing Fallujah, and joined British Prime Minister Tony Blair in vowing that Iraq will be democratic.


Young Chinese idealists vie to join their 'peace corps' in Africa

The first of 300 volunteers arrive to teach Chinese, poultry technologies, and lessons in traditional Chinese medicine.


Group Passes on Addressing Global Warming

Although faced with fresh evidence of global warming, the United States and other members the Arctic Council on Wednesday failed to make any recommendations


Sudan Promises Not to Force Darfur Refugees to Return Home

The Sudanese government has pledged it will not force more than one million people displaced by civil war in its Darfur region to return home against their will.


After the IPO, Google may need to invest in itself

SAN FRANCISCO  Google's star-crossed stock offering is making high-tech history. But will its cash windfall help make it a permanent part of Silicon Valley lore despite mounting competition and a tepid market? ...


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O'Reilly Says He's Ready to Fight Charges

NEW YORK - Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly made a TV talk show appearance on what he said was "the worst day of my life" Thursday, vowing to fight sexual harassment charges by one of his producers.    Accuser Andrea Mackris spoke publicly for the first time, saying she felt threatened by her former boss, who filed a lawsuit charging the woman and her lawyer with extortion...


Pilot Completes 1st Stage of Space Flight

MOJAVE, Calif. - Ignoring a warning to abort the flight, a test pilot took a stubby-looking rocket plane on a corkscrewing, white-knuckle ride past the edge of the atmosphere Wednesday, completing the first stage of a quest to win a $10 million prize...


Il vice-presidente Fiat commenta la citazione in giudizio


Questura ne chiede espulsione, Procura e' contraria


Even if he's not excited by the responsibility, Leo LaPorte is the face of podcasting. His fans say he can do no wrong. By Steve Friess.


Totti e De Rossi trascinatori contro la Bielorussia, ma da Parma Ã¨ venuta fuori l'immagine di una Nazionale ancora alla ricerca dell'equilibrio giusto. PARMA, 14 ottobre 2004 - Ci si aspettava una goleada


At a dusty market in the center of this eastern Kosovo town, Serbs and Albanians haggle good-naturedly over the prices of their onions and tomatoes.


October 22, 2004. England captain David Beckham has escaped disciplinary action by the Football Association for his deliberate yellow card against Wales.


Estonia's president accused Russia Friday of failing to confront the 'barbarous' legacy of the Soviet Union's five-decade occupation of his country.Comment


US Seals Off Iraq's Falluja, Air Raids Kill Three

The US military blocked roads round Iraq's rebel-held city of Falluja on Friday after mounting air strikes overnight that local hospital sources said killed three people.


Star of 'Psycho,' Janet Leigh dies at 77

LOS ANGELES - Actress Janet Leigh, best known for her bloodcurdling in-the-shower death scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, died Sunday at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif.


South Africa right in forcing Thatcher to answer coup questions: lawyer

A South African state lawyer defended a subpoena forcing Mark Thatcher to answer questions on his alleged role in a coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, saying Pretoria had a duty to fight "chequebook colonialism."


MacCentral - Apple Computer Inc. on Monday released an update for Apple Remote Desktop (ARD), the company's software solution to assist Mac system administrators and computer managers with asset management, software distribution and help desk support. ARD 2.1 includes several enhancements and bug fixes.


AL Wrap: Rangers Overcome Angels, A's Draw Level

Adrian Gonzalez drove in three runs  with a pair of hits as the Texas Rangers beat Anaheim 6-3 in  Arlington on Thursday, dropping the Angels into a first place  tie with Oakland in the AL West.


Aon Corp. said Thursday its third-quarter earnings fell because of "softening market conditions" that, along with the halt of contingent commissions, led it withdraw its guidance for the full year.


Parmalat Sues Credit Suisse First Boston

Insolvent dairy company Parmalat said Thursday it was suing Credit Suisse First Boston to get back 248 million euros ($306 million) that the Italian conglomerate's former executives paid the investment bank as part of a 2002 deal.


12/14/04- January could be a big month for movie star Jamie Foxx. The man who portrayed the late Ray Charles has been nominated for 3 Golden Globe awards for his various roles.


London - British ministers have condemned the "disgraceful" racial abuse of England's black players during Wednesday's international friendly against Spain in Madrid and demanded that soccer authorities take action.


Gold miner Newmont resolves dispute with Uzbekistan

Newmont Mining Corp.  said on Monday it has resolved all disputes relating to its Uzbekistan joint venture, whose gold and some assets were seized last year by the government.


Verizon's TV licensing may be only half the fight

Verizon Communications Inc. looks  increasingly impatient to roll out its Web-based television  service nationwide, suing a Maryland county last week for  hampering its entry, but getting licenses may only be half the  battle.


Flanker Michael Lipman and prop Tim Payne come into the England team among five changes for Sunday's Six Nations game in Italy.


Easymobile Closer to 'Lean, Low-Cost Service' Launch

Moves by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou to launch a low-cost mobile service were boosted today by an agreement to rent airtime from T-Mobile.


The BlackBerry 7100 Series handsets are the first wireless devices to feature SureType with large, "optimally placed" keys that allow one-handed or two-handed operation.


New boss Smith not fazed by Scotland's lack of talent

New manager Walter Smith believes Scotland must foster a sense of togetherness if they are to restore their international fortunes.


At least four people were killed andmore than 200 others injured in a series of powerful earthquakes in northwestern Japan, mainly in the Niigata Prefecture, on Saturday evening.


Shuffling slowly but smoothly, huge crowds of people hurled pebbles Thursday at pillars representing Satan, symbolically stoning the devil in a final ritual of their pilgrimage, while Muslims at the hajj and around the world slaughtered sheep, cows and camels to mark the Feast of the Sacrifice holiday.


Win Mondera Jewelry on WeWin.Com and Win Her Heart This Valentine's Day

Today, incentive-based video sharing Web site WeWin.com announced a strategic alliance with online jewelry retailer Mondera.com to give away $5,000 in gift certificates to its members, redeemable for diamond bracelets, rings, and more during the month of February.


S.Korea court to rule on probe of president-elect

South Korea's constitutional court is set to rule on Thursday whether a special counsel can go ahead with a probe into fraud allegations against President-elect Lee Myung-bak.


European stock markets rise amid higher German investor confidence

European stock markets rose in early afternoon dealing amid a surprise sharp increase in Germany's investor confidence and a string of solid results, analysts said.


Business & money: Private equity firm JC Flowers lines up team to run Northern Rock, led by former M&S chairman.


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New Chechen Leader Vows Peace, Poll Criticized

GROZNY, Russia  - Chechnya's new leader vowed on  Monday to rebuild the shattered region and crush extremists  after winning an election condemned by a rights group as a show  stage-managed by Moscow.


A British suspect in an alleged plot to blow up trans-Atlantic jetliners escaped from police custody in Pakistan on Saturday, officials said. Rashid Rauf fled after appearing before a judge at a court in the capital, Islamabad, said Khalid Pervez, a city police official.


France and the US draw up a UN resolution aimed at getting Syria to withdraw its troops from Lebanon.


A fictional character leaves her Hispanic neighborhood for the Chicago suburbs - and stirs up fury in the real world.


Soyuz capsule carrying US-Russian crew from space station lands in ...

A Russian Soyuz capsule carrying a US-Russian crew back to Earth following six months at the international space station hurtled through the Earth's atmosphere and landed in Kazakhstan Saturday evening.


Officials Struggle With Flu Shot Strategy

Prioritizing flu shots for those most in need is proving difficult as inventories of hospitals, nursing homes and individual physicians are surveyed in the Washington region.


Congress Delays Votes on OT, Drug Issues

Congress' Republican leaders are postponing politically thorny votes on overtime, imported prescription drugs and other issues until after the November elections.


Like Mark Twain, reports of telecoms' death have been greatly exaggerated.


Inflation fuels anger toward Ahmadinejad

A sharp rise in inflation has provoked fierce criticism of hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Â not only from his reformist opponents, but also from senior conservatives who helped bring him to power but now say he is mismanaging the economy.


With Hit After Big Hit, Harrison Sends Message

In a span of five plays in the fourth quarter, the Patriotsâ Rodney Harrison showed the Jacksonville Jaguars why he is still one of the most feared defensive backs in the league.


Cuba to defend against U.S. interference

Cuba's communist government said it would defend itself against U.S. attempts to take advantage of Fidel Castro's health crisis as some exiles urged Washington to go further in fostering a democratic transition on the island.


England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is likely to use Ashley Cole and Wayne Bridge on the left side against Spain.


Author Norman Mailer is recovering in hospital following surgery to remove scar tissue from around his lung.


Report: Saddam Benefitted From U.N. Deals

NEW YORK - Suitcases full of cash, secret bank accounts, covert operatives, corrupt politicians on the take. A report detailing alleged illicit U.N...


Second seed Haas, Malisse ousted at ATP Delray Beach

Argentina's Diego Hartfield surprised second-seeded German Tommy Haas 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 Monday in the opening round of the ATP Delray Beach International Tennis Championships.


The Peach Bowl has released Virgnia from consideration, and is expected to announce that it will invite the loser of Saturday's Miami-Virginia Tech game to play Florida on New Year's Day.


President Bush is going all the way to get amnesty for the phone companies who assisted the government in what appear to be illegal wiretaps of American citizens.  The Senate, even though it's controlled by Democrats, went with this nonsense (roll call). The House acted as a firewall, and voted for FISA renewal without amnesty. Good for them. Among the Presidential candidates, Obama voted against amnesty (thanks), McCain voted for, as did all other Republicans, and Clinton didn't vote, even though she was in DC and could have.


Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp.  said on Tuesday it plans to cut jobs at some U.S. plants and expand production at others.


Afghan "Peace Convoy" tries to coax Taliban rebels

In a new effort to end the growing Taliban insurgency, a council of Afghan political and tribal leaders hopes to hold talks with elements of the Islamic group aimed at including them in the government.


Men's Basketball: N.C.A.A. Clears Pope to Play

Herb Pope, the New Mexico State freshman forward who has dealt with eligibility troubles since arriving on campus last fall, has been cleared to play by the N.C.A.A.


FORMER chairman of frozen food supermarket chain Iceland, Malcolm Walker, is being linked to a possible buy- back of the business, now trading as part of the Big Food Group.


Roma, 14:20 - CALCIO, CLERICUS CUP: VINCONO NEOCATECUMENALI

I neocatecumenali del Redemptoris Mater hanno vinto la Clericus Cup, torneo pontificio riservato a s...


A new report on Afghanistan's drugs trade urges investment to provide alternative livelihoods for farmers.


O'Neal Winded but Fine After Suns Practice

PHOENIX -- Shaquille O'Neal has gone through his first practice with the Phoenix Suns. O'Neal said after Monday's workout that he was winded but otherwise felt fine. He says it's going to take some time, though, for him to learn where he fits in the Suns' system.


Tapes Reveal More Peterson-Mistress Calls

Scott Peterson continued to pursue his former mistress even a week after his wife disappeared and the search for her continued, according to telephone recordings played for jurors Monday at his double-murder trial.


Arthritis sufferers across South Africa have been inundating call centres and pharmacists in the wake of the shock withdrawal of their medication by the manufacturers of the most widely used drug treating the disease.


China SAIC, Nanjing Auto to sign tie-up deal

Top Chinese car maker SAIC Motor Corp will sign an agreement to buy the manufacturing assets of smaller rival Nanjing Automobile Group on Wednesday, the Shanghai Securities News said, in a deal worth up to $1.9 billion.


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Race, Class and Sex Breed Contempt in Greenwich Village

NEW YORK -- A pair of shapely legs in low-slung jeans strut through Greenwich Village, sequined rainbows stitched onto the back pockets jiggling from side to side. A lanky teenage girl with red-dyed braids, wearing baggy red basketball shorts, gazes at the rainbows and yells, "I like your jeans."


OJIYA, Japan -- Thousands of residents in northern Japan spent the night outdoors after three powerful earthquakes rattled the region, killing at least 16 people.


Repairing medicare is Paul Martin's new grail

OTTAWAâEarlier this year, well before the federal election campaign, Prime Minister Paul Martin quietly held a wide-ranging, three-hour meeting on Parliament Hill with former Saskatchewan premier Roy Romanow, author of the 2002 Royal Commission report


Revamped AOL News site hits performance bump

AOL had to pull back some new features in AOL News to handle a spike in traffic Tuesday.


Militant Chief Wounded in Israeli Strike in Gaza

A militant leader survived an Israeli  missile strike on his car in Gaza on Thursday in Israel's first  assassination attempt in the Palestinian territories since  Yasser Arafat died in a Paris hospital.


Oscar voters loosen rules on producer credit

The group that presents the  Academy Awards unveiled on Wednesday a small revision in the  rules for voting on best picture that could bring big changes  in giving credit to producers involved in a movie.


Money is key sticking point as first ministers talk health

OTTAWA (CP) - Day one of a national summit intended to fix medicare for a generation degenerated into a numbers war, with premiers poking holes into what Prime Minister Paul Martin claimed was a federal cash offer of $58.


Seven Iraqis Die in Falluja Battles, Baghdad Attack

FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. jets bombed Falluja Sunday  and troops fought rebels accused of shielding foreign fighters  led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, America's top foe in Iraq.


High court asked to review Congress raid

WASHINGTON Â The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to toss out a lower court ruling that says the FBI was wrong to raid Democratic Rep. William Jefferson's office, a decision the Bush administration argues will hinder corruption investigations of Congress.


German truckmaker Man launches a 9.6bn euros takeover bid for Swedish rival Scania.


Navigating S.C. Tastes: More Eateries Cook Up Web Sites to Attract Diners

By Johanna D. Wilson, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C.  Jun. 16--An increasing number of restaurant owners are orbiting cyberspace to boost their customer base, visibility and profitability as their industry heightens its Internet savvy.


Top Hamas Militant Killed in Israeli Missile Strike

A senior leader of Hamas's military wing was killed in an Israeli missile strike on his car in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian witnesses said.


Panama says it wants Manuel Noriega extradited when he is freed from a US jail, but France is also pursuing him.


The Supreme Court affirmed wide authority for school administrators to regulate students' speech today, allowing principals to punish pupils who make any in-school speech or demonstration that may "reasonably be viewed" as promoting illegal drug use.


U.S. long-haul truckers: endangered and dangerous

ROMERO, Texas  - U.S. 54, a two-lane highway that slices through this desolate corner of the Texas Panhandle, is a busy shortcut for commercial trucks hauling loads between the Mexican border near El Paso and points in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas.


High oil price will last until March: OPEC president

The high price of oil will continue until the end of March 2008, the president of OPEC said Saturday.


Microsoft patches 'critical' JPEG exploit

Microsoft has issued a patch to fix the security flaw, and urges its customers to use a new utility to locate the computer applications that are vulnerable.


Ugandan rebel leader says he wants peace

The elusive leader of a brutal Ugandan rebellion said Tuesday he was committed to negotiating a cease-fire and peace agreement after 19 years of war that has killed thousands and forced children to become fighters.


Winter on Saturday: Peace initiative in Spain shows Beckham's ...

David Beckham prevented a major incident between England's fired-up players and their aggrieved Spanish counterparts in Madrid, according to an England insider yesterday.


A Nazi Past Casts a Pall on Name of a Disease

A movement to discredit the name of Dr. Friedrich Wegener, who discovered a rare blood vessel inflammation in 1936, is beginning to gather momentum.


Boston College Upends No. 24 Notre Dame on Late TD

SOUTH BEND, Indiana (Sports Network) - Tony Gonzalez hauled in a 30-yard touchdown pass from Paul Peterson with 58 seconds left in the fourth quarter as Boston College triumphed over 24th-ranked Notre Dame, 24-23, for the fourth consecutive time in a wild


The EU fines some of the region's top oil firms including Shell and Total for their role in a bitumen price cartel.


The afternoon she walked into the office of internist Wayne Meyer, Deborah Kaplan had never felt worse. Hours earlier Kaplan had been sent home from a Maryland emergency room with a diagnosis of chickenpox. She was too sick to cool her heels for the customary 2 1/2 hours in the waiting room of he...


Dutch mulling limits on freedom of expression

Many Dutch decision-makers wondering whether reactions, particularly criticism of Muslims, did not go too far. By Isabelle Wesselingh - THE HAGUE.


Arafat's potential replacement caught in gunfire

The leading contender to replace Yasser Arafat was caught in a chaotic gun battle in the Gaza Strip yesterday, foreshadowing the dangers ahead as Palestinian officials urgently


Sandy "Pepa" Denton got a lesson this week on how to toss beads and an up-close look at the elaborate float she'll be riding in Monday's Krewe of Orpheus parade with friend and rap partner Cheryl "Salt" James.


I boss mantenevano dalle loro celle i contatti con l'esternoE continuavano a dirigere i loro uomini e i traffici di droga                                            Palermo, detenuti col telefonino Sei arresti, c'Ã¨ anche un agente


LONDON, Nov. 28  Â The EMI Group, the British music company, said Tuesday that it had been approached about a takeover, and a source close to the situation said that the private equity firm Permira had made the contact.


World powers to work on new U.N. resolution on Iran

World powers agreed on Monday to work on a new U.N. Security Council resolution to put pressure on Iran over its nuclear program but remained committed to seeking a negotiated solution, British officials said.


Bush may end drilling ban in Alaskan bay

President Bush is deciding whether to lift a ban on oil and gas drilling in federal waters off Alaska's Bristol Bay, home to endangered whales and sea lions and the world's largest sockeye salmon run.


Andy Murray beats Sergiy Stakhovsky to secure Britain's Davis Cup victory over Ukraine.


A woman held over the attempted car bombings in London and Glasgow is released.


Internet portal Sunpoint.net vanishes from clients and authorities

The Finnish Internet portal Sunpoint.net disappeared from the Net a couple of weeks ago and has been inaccessible since.


EU panel urges talks with Turkey about membership

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- In a move that could extend Europe's borders to the edge of the Middle East, the European Union on Wednesday recommended starting negotiations with Turkey on full membership.


Nortel Networks said on Thursday it expects third-quarter revenue to fall short of the $2.6bn (Â£1.4bn) sales it posted in the second quarter of 2004.


Netflix, QVC, Amazon top online retail satisfaction survey

Online retailers Netflix, QVC.com and Amazon.com, do the best job of satisfying visitors to their Web sites, according to a customer satisfaction survey.


Senior officials in Beijing are now grumbling that the megaproject on the Yangtze is turning into an environmental nightmare


Milano, 15:11 - CALCIO, INTER: GIACINTO FACCHETTI E' MORTO

Lutto nell'Inter e nel mondo del calcio. Oggi a Milano all'età di 64 anni è morto l'ex...


Greggio scambiato a 67,75 dollari al barile


Crashes stir concern, but corporate jets generally safe

Despite recent high-profile tragedies, the fatality rate for small jets parallels that of big planes.


Better bet the Boss will be rebuilding his empire

"What a Choke,'' "Hell Freezes Over,'' "Damned Yankees,'' and "Monumental Collapse'' were found on the front and back pages of Thursday's New York newspapers.


In blasting new overtime rules that take effect Monday, Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards says he can't understand why the Bush administration wants to undermine a system that rewards workers who toil long hours.


Thatcher wins reprieve from questioning about E.Guinea coup plot

Mark Thatcher won a two-month reprieve from a court order that he answer questions from Equatorial Guinea about his alleged involvement in a coup plot in the oil-rich nation.


Republican gubernatorial candidate Lynn Swann said Monday that if elected, he would authorize putting up to 5,000 additional law enforcement officers on the streets of Pennsylvania's largest cities by 2010 to fight escalating crime.


A baby discovered in Holyrood Park a year ago is being adopted by a family, council officials confirm.


ISTANBUL -- Pope Benedict XVI was greeted in Turkey with a lecture on how the Christian West scorns Islam. He left yesterday with Istanbul's chief Islamic cleric speaking lyrically of better days ahead between the faiths.


ENVIRONMENT:   Moon Throws New Light on Olympics

LONDON, Aug 12 (IPS) - The British team arrived in Athens some days back   for the Olympics, like so many others. But only with the British  team has  the arrival been related to travelling to the moon.


Blast in Kandahar, Kidnap Victim Killed in Afghanistan

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan  - A blast in the Afghan  city of Kandahar wounded at least four government soldiers on  Wednesday, a day after security forces said they caught Taliban  leader Mullah Mohammad Omar's security chief.


The Japanese car giant is to build its Prius hybrid vehicle in China, to carve out a niche in the world's fastest-growing car market.


JUST weeks before Emile Lahoud is scheduled to start his newly extended three-year term as president of Lebanon, the country has been plunged into a political crisis with the decision by Prime Minister Rafik Hariri to give up his post, dissolve his


An Italian judge indicted 25 suspected CIA agents and a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel Friday in the alleged kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric who had been under investigation for recruiting Islamist ...Comment