Copycat bombing hits same Baghdad checkpoint

A second suicide car bombing in 24 hours has hit the same Baghdad checkpoint outside the heavily-fortified Green Zone today. Seven people were killed in the attack and 13 others


Microsoft, Sun claim progress on interoperability deal

In a conference call yesterday, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems officials touted the progress they have made in the 10-year alliance they forged in April, but they offered no major announcements.


Messina, 14:10 - CALCIO, MESSINA: LUNEDI' DI COSTANZO NUOVO ALLENATORE

Trattativa definita: lunedÃ¬ sera il Messina con ogni probabilità annuncerà sia l'ingag...


Most-wanted Chechen rebel Basayev killed

Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev, the purported author of modern Russia's worst terrorist attacks, was killed Monday, the head of the Federal Security Service said.


In Europe, Questions Over Continuing Write-Downs

Swiss bank UBSâs string of stinging financial disclosures is  symptomatic of how the subprime drama has unfolded in Europe and is stoking fears of more shocks to come.


The timing does not help. Colin Powell is embarking on what is expected to be a crucial mission to the Middle East, one which could prove decisive in the resurrection - or collapse - of the stalled peace process.


Beirut braces for protests as Blair due to arrive

Tony Blair, whom Hezbollah has called a "killer" over his stance during the Shiite group's war with Israel, is due in Beirut for talks on Monday, and the capital is bracing for possibile demonstrations.


Two men accused of aiding a Romanian man charged with hacking into the online ordering system of the world's largest computer equipment distributor pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud.


Pope revives old Latin mass, sparks Jewish concern

Pope Benedict, in a decree issued on Saturday, authorized wider use of the old Latin mass and told the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics that his nod to Church traditionalists was nothing to be afraid of.


USC Freshmen Help End UCLA's Streak at 9

USC's two freshmen prove better than UCLA's one, as Davon Jefferson scores 25 points and O.J. Mayo adds 16 in the Trojans' upset of No. 4 UCLA, 72-63, on Saturday.


Previously undiscovered lakes under Antarctica may help improve our understanding of the interaction between global warming and the melting icepack. Plus: New climate accord sought. By the Associated Press.


Kelly Heads to Fallon in Search of Renaissance

CHICAGO Al Kelly, who begins his new job as ecd at Fallon Minneapolis Aug. 1, is undeterred by the agency's two-year-old new-business slump and the troubles it's had keeping someone in the top creative post.


Researchers create digital paper that emits recorded sound in response to a user's touch.


Aregular Amazon customer, Yvette Thompson has found shopping online to be mostly convenient and trouble-free. But last month, after ordering two CDs on Amazon.com, the Silver Spring reader discovered on her bank statement that she was double-charged for the $26.98 order. And there was a $25 charge that was a mystery.


Autopsy: Cop shot man in back after Katrina

A man killed by New Orleans police in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina was shot in the back, according to an autopsy report CNN obtained.


Artist Jeremy Deller has been named the winner of this year's Turner Prize for his work 'Memory Bucket'. 'Memory Bucket' is a mixed media installation about US President George W Bush's hometown of Crawford, Texas.


David Blunkett defends himself over revelations on his private life, saying he is not saying one thing and doing another.


A New York law firm's philanthropic lunch program reveals a lot about America's culture of money and out-of-touch corporate executives.


Gartner ITxpo spotlights security, wireless

Enterprise IT executives attending this week's Gartner Symposium ITxpo  in Orlando, Fla., got a peek at several forthcoming products for security, CM (content management), wireless, and SOAs (service-oriented architectures).


I reati piÃ¹ gettonati sono quelli legati al consumo di stupefacenti e alcol ma anche pedofilia e atti osceni. Da Jane Fonda a Sinatra


Goldman warns of worse newspaper fate in recession

Newspaper revenue and earnings declines are likely to accelerate in a recession, making the troubled media sector even more vulnerable in 2008, Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday.


Dollar, markets dive on Greenspan warning

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan delivered a blunt warning Friday that foreign investors might get sick of subsidizing the nation's widening trade and budget deficits, remarks that caused US financial markets to tremble.


No. 25 Miami overcame a slow start and poor shooting to win its Atlantic Coast Conference opener Saturday, 78-68 over Georgia Tech.


Il gruppo country al femminile, boicottato da alcune radio per le dichiarazioni contro il presidentesi aggiudica cinque premi, tra cui miglior album e migliore canzone dell'anno                                            Dixie Chicks, le pasionarie anti-Bush trionfano nella notte dei Grammy Awards                                                                                Uno show aperto dalla reunion dei Police, che hanno cantato "Roxanne"Tra i vincitori anche Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ludacris e Mary J. Blige


A car bomb explodes in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, killing at least six people and injuring more than 20.


Da, da, da, da-da-da, da daaaaa.... Peter Jackson has announced he will remake 1954 classic The Dam Busters, the BBC reports.â¦


Sen. Johnson in hospital after possible stroke

U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota was hospitalized on Wednesday with a possible stroke, drawing the concern of fellow Democrats preparing to take control next month of a closely divided Senate.


Another Web browser usage survey is showing a familiar trend: Mozilla's share is rising at the expense of Internet Explorer. Global usage share numbers released Monday by OneStat.


Ford says 8,000 hourly workers left in January

About 8,000 U.S. hourly workers left struggling automaker Ford Motor Co.  in January after taking buyout offers, said Mark Fields, president of the Americas and overseer of Ford's restructuring.


Two Views of Digital Music Subscriptions

RealNetworks is taking over Yahooâs music subscription service. It hopes that as one of the last paid services standing it will better be able to promote the concept.


A New Year's Viennese-style: A mother and daughter plan an elegant,...

Margaret Thumel of Eugene and her mother, Anna Rossi von Riedkirch, who splits her time between Eugene and Vienna, Austria, provide recipes today for some of the dishes they will serve Sunday at a $50-a-plate, ...


WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDayNews) -- A grapefruit or two a day, along with a healthy diet, could help shrink widening waistlines. It might also cut smokers' risk for cancer as it inhibits a carcinogen in tobacco smoke.


Australia's central bank says there is no pressing need for higher interest rates just now, although it still expects to tighten policy again at some stage in the current expansion amid "favorable" economic circumstances.


The number of Americans filing new  claims for unemployment benefits rose 20,000 last week, the  government said on Thursday in a report that continued to be  somewhat inflated by hurricane-related claims.


Before Models Can Turn Around, Knockoffs Fly

Copying has become so pervasive it is now the No. 1 priority of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.


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Government ready to support independent Kosovo: government

Britain is ready to support an independent Kosovo and provide military back-up if required, the government said Saturday as the majority ethnic-Albanian province prepared to secede from Serbia.


Court: Forced meds for kidnap suspect OK

The Utah Supreme Court on Friday upheld a judge's order that the woman accused of aiding in the 2002 kidnapping of teenager Elizabeth Smart be forcibly medicated for mental illness.


The Testing Lab: Safety Agency Faces Scrutiny Amid Changes

Facing a flood of imports, Bush appointees at the Consumer Product Safety Commission have voiced few objections as their staff was pared to the bone.


Stevenson helps Wizards cast spell over Heat

The Washington Wizards eased to a 104-91  road victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday, DeShawn Stevenson  leading the visitors to a third straight win with a season-best  26 points.


N.Korea Reports Kim Troop Trip After Portraits Flap

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has  visited a military unit, the country's official KCNA news  agency reported Wednesday, just hours after reports surfaced  that his portrait had been removed from some public places.


Why it is dangerous for Europe to bash China

European rhetoric aimed at China is becoming American in style: confrontational and shrill. Trade deficits and exchange rates are the lightning-rods. European Union threats of retaliation have become more frequent.


General Electric, driven by strong demand for jet engines and electric turbines, posted a 4 percent rise in net profit, meeting Wall Street expectations.


Police: Suspects Identified in Md. Fires

Investigators probing arsons at a suburban Washington housing development said Wednesday they have several possible suspects and may make arrests soon.


A man pretending to be a priest was arrested by police as he prepared to baptise a baby in a small town in the north of Portugal.


The Man Who Was Raised by a Movie Camera

Jonathan Caouette started making sense of his life by filming it. Two decades later, with the documentary "Tarnation," he's showing us his diary.


Stronger euro slows SAP's revenue growth

German software maker SAP said a stronger euro significantly slowed the growth of its revenue and profits during the third quarter.SAP reported third-quarter revenue of €2.4 billion ($3.4 billion as of Sept. 30, the last day of the period being reported), up 9 percent over the same period last year. Net profit was €408 million, up 10 percent from a year ago.SAP said its results could have been stronger, but were held back by the stronger euro. Over the last year, the euro has risen 13 percent against the U.S. dollar, going from an exchange rate of $1.27 on Sept. 30, 2006, to hit $1.43 on Sept. 30, 2007.The euro also rose substantially against the Japanese yen, rising from an exchange rate of ¥150 to ¥164 during the same period.Excluding the impact of the stronger euro, SAP said its revenue growth would have been four percentage points higher using constant currencies, while the increase in operating profit -- a number that excludes nonoperating income and taxes used to calculate net profit -- would have been five percentage points higher, reaching 14 percent instead of 9 percent.Despite the hit from currency exchange rates, SAP executives were bullish on the third-quarter results and said the company remains on track to post revenue growth of up to 14 percent, in constant currencies, for the full year, compared to growth of 12 percent last year.Revenue from new software licenses in the quarter was €715 million, up 11 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, or an increase of 15 percent at constant currencies, SAP said.Revenue from software and software related services, which includes maintenance revenue, was €1.74 billion, up 13 percent from the year before, or 16 percent at constant currencies.The growth rate from new software licenses was slower than in SAP's second quarter, when new license sales increased 18 percent. It was also slower than Oracle's growth from applications for its latest quarter, reported in September, when new license revenue jumped 65 percent, helped by Oracle's acquisitions.SAP's growth was sluggish in Germany and the U.S., where revenue grew only 4 percent, but stronger in the rest of Europe and the Americas. Asia-Pacific growth was 20 percent, excluding Japan, but sales in Japan grew just 3 percent.SAP signed a global enterprise agreement during the quarter to provide software for Apple. Such contracts typically run for five years and generate about €100 million in revenue for SAP, said SAP spokesman Frank Hartmann. SAP has only eight contracts of this kind, he said, including others with Nestle and Unilever. Apple was already an SAP customer.The results come at a time of intense competition between SAP and Oracle. Oracle has sued SAP for allegedly stealing software and other copyright material, and the companies have announced big acquisitions that take them deeper into each other's turf.SAP said last week it would buy business intelligence vendor Business Objects for $6.8 billion, while Oracle has offered $6.7 billion to buy middleware vendor BEA Systems, although BEA has said the offer is too low.


EU nations poised to go it alone over Kosovo

The EU's biggest four countries are pushing to impose and oversee independence in Kosovo without a fresh UN mandate, risking the ire of Russia and Serbia


A month after being hit by a massive battery recall, Dell Inc. founder and Chairman Michael Dell emphasized the company's — and his own — forays into video games.


Australia PM: China military rise risks instability

China's rapid military expansion  risked causing greater instability in the region, Australian  Prime Minister John Howard said on Thursday.


Fears over 'harmful' platinum in breast implants

HIGH concentrations of potentially harmful platinum have been found in women with silicone breast implants and in the children they have breast-fed, according to a new scientific study.


Ex-Detroit Draft Pick Killed for Mobile Phone

A young Spartak Moscow player has died  in hospital from injuries after being attacked on his way home,  the Russian ice hockey club said Monday.


Scotland earn three vital Euro 2008 qualifying points with victory in the Svangaskard Stadium, Toftir.


Il cardiochirurgo Parenzan: "PerchÃ© appoggio Emergency""Portare la pace nel mondo passa per la cura della salute"                                          "Noi medici per salvare l'Africa basta con l'assistenza di serie B"                                                                                di FABRIZIO RAVELLI


Americans Are Open to Chinese Goods, Poll Finds

Most Americans have not stopped buying Chinese-made goods, despite recent reports of unsafe food, toys and other products made in China, a New York Times/CBS News poll shows.


The phone call came Friday from Gonaives, Haiti, where Imelda Figaro of Union has family. The call -- on a cell phone -- lasted only a minute, Figaro said, but it was enough to let her


South Africa's former deputy president Jacob Zuma could face new corruption charges after a court ruling.


By Marni Pyke  mpyke@@dailyherald.com  DuPage County leaders hope to clear the air concerning long- standing questions about courthouse ventilation.


Thousands of monks take to the streets of Burma in a sixth day of protests against the military government.


By MARCUS WOHLSEN RIO VISTA, Calif. - Everyone seems to have a suggestion to get two wayward whales lingering in the Sacramento River to swim 70 miles back to the Pacific Ocean.


Livorno, 14:30 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: STOP DI TRE SETTIMANE PER CRISTIANO LUCARELLI

Livorno senza Cristiano Lucarelli per tre settimane. L'attaccante, uscito anzitempo durante la gara ...


BBC News learns that a  hacker crashed a number of Northern Ireland government websites.


Newcastle, England (Sports Network) - Patrick Kluivert scored twice for new coach Graeme Souness as Newcastle defeated Israeli club Bnei Sachnin 2-0 Thursday in the first leg of its UEFA cup opener.


Michael Jackson may consider a California district attorney an old enemy, but the court doesn't. The judge in Jackson's child-molestation case rejected arguments Thursday that Santa Barbara County DA Tom Sneddon was "blinded by zeal.


Concerns increase on drug-coated heart stents

BARCELONA -- Specialists expressed concerns yesterday that drug-coated heart stents -- metal-mesh tubes used to prop open coronary arteries -- might increase the chances of potentially fatal blood clots.


A federal jury awarded $260,000 on Monday to one of two men who sued NBA star Allen Iverson after they said they were beaten by his entourage at a Washington nightclub in 2005.


Politicos OK limits for U.S. firms in Net-censoring countries

House panel approves "minimum standards"--backed by hefty fines--aimed at curbing American companies' cooperation with Internet-restricting governments like China's.


DESPITE an exciting new development this week in the race to find cheaper and more effective malaria drugs, a group of scientists is urging health authorities to consider screening travellers from malaria-infested areas to prevent the spread of drug ...


Retailer Marcus' images reflect his life

Legendary retailer Stanley Marcus constantly snapped pictures: playful shots of his kids, photographs of famous friends in exotic locales or an elegant model captured at a Parisian fashion show.


Atmospheric Scientist Offers View of a Changed West Virginia

By Kasey, Pam  Warmer winters, hotter summers and more frequent, longer droughts: That is some of what West Virginia could be in for if the Earth continues to warm, according to climate change analysts.


Pakistan Says It Holds Suspects Planning Big Attacks

Pakistan has arrested up to 10 al  Qaeda suspects, including two Egyptians, suspected of planning  major suicide attacks against the government and the U.S.  embassy earlier this month, ministers said Saturday.


Benitez promises Liverpool will learn from Cup scares

Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool's experience in going behind against Havant and Waterlooville will provide all the motivation his team need in their FA Cup fifth round tie against Barnsley as he ponders whether to recall Fernando Torres.


Lennar Corp. LEN.N, the   third-largest U.S. home builder, on Tuesday said quarterly   profit fell 39 percent, citing a steeper and   faster-than-expected decline in the U.S. housing market.


Report says uranium traces found on North Korean tubes

U.S. scientists found traces of enriched uranium on smelted aluminum tubing from North Korea, which appears to contradict its denials of a secret uranium-based nuclear program, the Washington Post reported on Friday.


ATLANTA, United States  - LeBron James scored 14 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers downed the Atlanta Hawks 111-102 in a National Basketball Association game.


Nascarâs Screech and Slam? Itâs All Aerodynamics

In her new book, Diandra Leslie-Pelecky explains everything from the mechanics of racing engines to the molecular properties of the driversâ fire-retardant suits.


Late shows return with Huckabee, Clinton

A Republican, a Democrat and two bearded hosts walked into a TV studio last night ...


Zimbabwe devalues its currency as part of its battle to tackle its deepening economic crisis.


Family feud prompts six directors to quit

Six directors of Reliance Energy, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, India's biggest private sector company, yesterday resigned from the board as


BEJIJING, Nov. 25 (Xinhuaent) -- French president Jacques Chirac is in Libya, the first such visit by a French leader over 50 years.


A video has aired on Greek television apparently showing a policeman slapping, kicking and beating two Albanian immigrants, prompting an outcry from Albania and calls for Greece's public order minister to resign.


E.ON raises its offer for Endesa to 35 euros per share

German energy giant E.ON has raised its takeover offer for Spain's Endesa electricity firm to 35 euros (44.7 dollars) per share from 25.4 euros (32.5 dollars) offered in February, the company said in a statement.


James Cayne, the chief executive of Bear Stearns, is reported to be planning to step down soon.


Goal of Patriots' Mastermind: Win Big Game Before It Begins

Coach Bill Belichick has formed the bedrock of a New England Patriots team that will try to win its third Super Bowl title in four seasons.


The tsunami catastrophe in Asia has wreaked economic damage of more than $13.6 billion, the world's largest reinsurer estimates.


Chad Pennington led the New York Jets on a second-half comeback. Rookie Jonathan Vilma sealed it. The Jets overcame a 14-3 halftime deficit and Vilma intercepted Tim Rattay's poorly thrown pass with 1:44 to go, helping New York make franchise history with a 22-14 victory Sunday.


A mother faces firearms charges after she allegedly drove her son's friends to a rival gang member's house to take part in a shooting, authorities said.


E' successo sul versante valdostano del Monte Bianco


Leaders' reactions mixed on possible Legoland sale

City officials and business leaders reacted differently yesterday to news of a possible sale of Legoland California, this community's largest tourist draw.


Hurd: HP will cut more to continue transformation

HP still has cost-cutting to do to achieve operational efficiency, CEO Mark Hurd told the financial community.


James Watson Quits Post After Remarks on Races

The biologist had ignited an uproar with comments about the intelligence of people of African descent.


Uganda suspends visits to anthrax infected areas

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)has suspended tourism activities on the Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park after an outbreak of anthrax, local press reported on Thursday.


Zambian voters are going to the polls to elect a president, members of parliament and local councillors.


Durable Goods Orders Edge Up in September

U.S. orders for durable goods rose  by a smaller-than-expected 0.2 percent in September, held back  by another sharp fall in commercial aircraft, government data  showed on Wednesday.


Gritty Arsenal go five points clear of United

Arsene Wenger has warned Manchester United that Arsenal won't be affected by the pressure of leading from the front in the Premier League title race.


Scientists Build Bacteria-Killing Organisms From Scratch

Synthetic biology turns a bacteriophage into an E. coli eliminator.


George Michael slapped with driving ban, community service

Pop star George Michael was banned from driving for two years and sentenced to 100 hours' community service Friday after pleading guilty to driving while unfit through drugs.


The most valuable single American stamp was originally worth only a penny.


The National Farmers Union launches a campaign to encourage young people to take up jobs in agriculture.


With the introduction of its highly anticipated vPro platform today, Intel is trying to create an all-inclusive brand that does for business desktops what Centrino did for notebooks and portable connectivity. But how soon will businesses decide they need the new features Intel offers?


AMMAN , Jordan -- President Bush and Iraq's prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, met yesterday for the first time since sectarian killings in Iraq surged to record levels but offered no new blueprint for quelling the chaos, thwarting the hopes of those pushing for a dramatic shift in US policy.


Writers, studios closer to formal talks: report

Hollywood's striking writers and major studios have narrowed their differences after a week of informal talks, raising hopes that a new contract is within reach, the Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday.


What the City's Wireless Network Will Mean to You

By Alexis Grant, Matt Stiles, Houston Chronicle  Feb. 14--Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about municipal Wi-Fi.


Helio sees losses widen, users jump in 2007

Helio, the U.S. mobile telecoms venture of EarthLink Inc.  and South Korea's SK Telecom Co., expects its net loss to widen sharply to up to $360 million this year despite a fast-growing user base, SK said on Wednesday.


Ban Ki-moon sworn in as 8th U.N. secretary-general

South Korea's Ban Ki-moon was sworn in as the eighth U.N. secretary-general on Thursday, pledging to be a "bridge-builder" and lead a dynamic and courageous United Nations when he takes over on January 1.


Videophiles rejoice as Sony executive acknowledges the PS3 will soon play High Profile files.


Lisbona, 12:32 - CALCIO, A BOLA: PRESUNTE IRREGOLARITA' NEL PRESTITO DI MICCOLI

Secondo il quotidiano sportivo portoghese 'A Bola' potrebbero essercie delle irregolarità nel...


EU slams deficit efforts and calls for further action

The European Commission yesterday called on Greece to bring in more measures to lower its public deficit than it has planned in the 2005 budget, while asking EU finance ministers (Ecofin) to consider taking further disciplinary action against the country.


Vengono detassati gli straordinari, stop al lavoro a chiamataSarÃ  piÃ¹ facile il cumulo dei contributi e riscattare gli anni universitari                                          Giro di vite sui contratti a termine prestiti a tasso zero ai giovani precari                                                                                di LUCA IEZZI


Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s  lackluster December sales forecast on Thursday cast doubt on its fourth-quarter prospects, while its nearest rival, Target Corp. , continued to shine.


China and the European Union, meeting yesterday in the Hague, pledged to boost relations while signing more than a dozen cooperation agreements.


Singapore's Temasek said in talks for Minsheng stake

Singapore's state investment fund Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd. [TEM.UL] is in talks to buy a stake in China's first private lender, Minsheng Bank (600016.


Jane Austen's novels have inspired a long line of screen adaptations. In new film Bride and Prejudice, which opens on Friday, her best known work receives a Bollywood make-over.


The son of Chad's president was found dead Monday in the basement of his apartment building in a Paris suburb, and authorities were treating the case as a murder investigation, judicial officials said.


Atene, 12:27 - CALCIO, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: ROMA-MANCHESTER NEI QUARTI

La Roma affronterà gli inglesi del Manchester United nei quarti di finale di Champions League...


Gareth Southgate fears another Boro backs-to-the-wall display on Sunday -whether Wayne Rooney lines up against them or not. After a battling performance against Czech champions Banik Ostrava on Thursday to


Arnold Worldwide wins $100m McDonald's pact

THE REGION Boston advertising firm Arnold Worldwide said it won McDonald's Corp.'s US breakfast business account. The agency will share the estimated $100 million account with independent firm Moroch of Dallas. McDonald's has been increasing its focus on its morning menu, which accounts for about 30 percent of annual sales.


Express tops CVS with $26 bln offer for Caremark

U.S. pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts Inc.  said on Monday it was offering to buy rival Caremark RX  for about $26 billion, threatening to break up a deal struck last month with drugstore chain CVS Corp. .


A second major search and rescue operation in two days is under way off the Dorset coast for the skipper of a missing fishing vessel.


Turkey Says EU 'Homework Done,' Green Light Ahead

Turkey declared that it had fulfilled all the political criteria for membership talks with the European Union on Sunday, three days before a recommendation from the EU's executive that will give Ankara a green light.


Due anni per prodotti in cuoio da Cina e Vietnam


In the wake of the disastrous Republican Convention and 10 points behind, John Kerry is beginning to shift the issues of his campaign.


Rival inmates fought each other with knives and sticks Wednesday at a San Salvador prison, leaving at least 31 people dead and two dozen injured, officials said.


Parcells Begins Dolphins Shakeup by Firing G.M.

DAVIE, Fla.  -- Shoes and other equipment filled 4-foot-high bins in the Miami Dolphins' locker room Monday, signaling the start of the offseason. Another sign: upheaval in the offices upstairs. The Dolphins' latest shake-up began before noon when new boss Bill Parcells fired general manager Randy Mueller and two other members of the player personnel staff. Jeff Ireland, vice president of college and pro scouting for the Dallas Cowboys, was the front-runner to replace Mueller and confirmed he was flying Tuesday to South Florida for an interview.


J.C. Penney Co. Inc.  said on  Tuesday it is looking to drive sales with a new brand campaign  focused on expanding relationships with consumers.


Britain's Lewis Hamilton, driving a McLaren, won the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday for the first victory of his Formula One career.


N.B.A. Roundup: Nets Win in Overtime After Late Comeback

Vince Carter scored 31 points, Richard Jefferson added 29 and the Nets overcame a 7-point deficit late in regulation Thursday night before beating the host Miami Heat.


Clinton Library Officials Defensive on Impeachment

A day before the Clinton presidential library opens, officials were on the defensive on Wednesday about an impeachment exhibit that some have described as tilted in favor of the former president.


Armed police almost killed one of the 21 July bomb suspects in the bath when they came to arrest him, a court is told.


Safin beats Agassi for Madrid Masters final

Russian Marat Safin defeated American Andre Agassi 6-3 and 7-6 (7-4) on Saturday to enter the Madrid Masters final against Argentine David Nalbandian.


A Palestinian rocket slammed into a street in this southern Israeli town Wednesday, killing two preschool children playing in a yard as Israelis ushered in the fall harvest festival of Sukkot.


EU countries analyse an Iranian response to EU pressure for it to halt plans to enrich uranium, officials say.


NEW YORK  -  Major League Baseball has limited ESPN's access to Tuesday night's All-Star Game after the network broke an embargo and broadcast news of the players' selections a few minutes after an exclusive, rain-delayed telecast on TBS.


Thomsons and Stronachs, two prominent Canadian families, donate to ...

TORONTO (CP) - Two prominent Canadian families donated a total of $33 million to help in the fight against cancer Monday. auto parts billionaire Frank Stronach respectively donated $25 million and $8 million in two separate announcements.


A hydroelectric plant in Nova Scotia remained closed Tuesday after a wayward humpback whale swam through the underwater gates connecting the facility with the Atlantic Ocean.


Ibanez hits 2 homers as Mariners win 8-7

Raul Ibanez hit two two-run homers and then doubled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to lead the Seattle Mariners to an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.


Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert, who has battled cancer in recent years, will undergo cancer surgery again, according to a published report.


For anyone wondering what it might be like to bow in a huddle with Tom Brady, ESPN NFL 2K5 is the game for you. In the game's first-person mode, players can maraud about while viewing the action from behind a face mask.


Blasts, gunfire heard at Pakistan mosque

A series of loud blasts was heard early Thursday at a besieged mosque in the Pakistani capital, with security officials saying they were explosive charges detonated to warn those inside to surrender.


Poll: 65% Expect Dems to Keep Control of Congress in 2008

Rasmussen Reports - Sixty-five percent (65%) of Americans believe that Democrats are likely to retain their newly won control of Congress in Election 2008. Thirty-two percent (32%) consider ongoing Democratic control "very" likely. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that just 23% believe such an outcome is "not very" or "not at all" likely.


Confessions Of A (Recovering) Overachiever

Fulfillment leads to achievement, not the other way around.


Crunch time for Europe's mobile operators as 3G hits mainstream

It's crunch time for Europe's mobile telephone giants. After spending billions of euros on third-generation licences, they now hope to persuade millions of customers to make the switch to the new 3G services with high-speed Internet access and video and music downloads.


Cyclist in Cyprus buffer zone Turkey trap Europe faces Turkey crisis unless it solves Cyprus deadlock

To the consternation of many - but the ill-concealed glee of some - Turkey's negotiations to join the EU are threatening to grind to a halt this autumn amid a row over the divided island of Cyprus.


AdWatch: Kerry Ad Bashes Bush on Job Cuts

Details of a new television ad from Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry:


Aussie Labour win will be a blow to Bush

Australia's Prime Minister John Howard has to win the upcoming elections to prevent a pullout by Canberra from the United States-led coalition in Iraq - a move which would deal a blow to American President George Bush's global war on terror.


Duesseldorf, 12:11 - CALCIO, GERMANIA: KLOSE SALTA AMICHEVOLE CON SVIZZERA

Miroslav Klose non giocherà l'amichevole che la Germania disputerà questa sera contro ...


KKR buying Dollar General for about $6.9 bln

Private equity group Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.  said on Monday it will acquire discount retailer Dollar General Corp.  for $22 a share, or about $6.9 billion.


Indonesian president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pledged Saturday a fight against corruption will be a top priority during his first 100 days in office.


ADV: $150,000 Mortgage for Under $690/Month

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attacked the United States as a reckless "unipolar" power that has made the world more dangerous by pursuing policies that have led to war, ruin and insecurity.


THE TREATY: A 1997 international agreement setting targets for developed countries to curb greenhouse gas emissions as part of effort to slow global warming.


The Energy Formula: Converting Grass to Gas

Changing plant feedstock to fuel takes four steps, not necessarily easy.


Neuheisel Hoping for Chance to Coach Again

Almost two dozen college head coaching jobs have come open since October and Rick Neuheisel hasn't even gotten an interview.


Are You Being Served star John Inman is forced to cancel a panto appearance after contracting hepatitis.


Shipping Costs Force Yukos to Suspend Some Oil Deliveries

The troubled Russian oil company Yukos has suspended its oil deliveries to China's National Petroleum Company, saying it cannot afford the shipping costs.


Israel Helicopter Fires Missiles at Gaza Refugee Camp

An Israeli helicopter fired three missiles at an unknown target in a Gaza refugee camp on Wednesday, Palestinian witnesses said, one day after militants killed 16 Israelis in bus bombings in southern Israel.


Marsh & McLennan CEO Might Be the First of a Breed

Marsh & McLennan Cos.' new boss Michael Cherkasky may be the prototype of the new CEO -- where the E stands for enforcement.


Livorno, 17:46 - CALCIO, LIVORNO; KUFFOUR: VOGLIO DIMOSTRARE IL MIO VALORE

Va a caccia di rivincite, Samuel Kuffour, colpo finale del mercato del Livorno. Il difensore ghanese...


THE TERM AHEAD Bush Prepares for Changes in Programs and Cabinet

President Bush's aides are preparing the groundwork to move ahead with his plans to overhaul the tax code and Social Security, as cabinet members await signals


Magliette con lo slogan 'Repent and sin no more'


Fielder hits 26th as Brewers beat Giants

Prince Fielder hit his NL-leading 26th home run, Yovani Gallardo dazzled in his major league debut and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the struggling San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Monday night.


Paraguay declares a state of emergency to deal with dengue fever, which has killed 10 people this year.


Frank Rijkaard plays down media criticism of Ronaldinho after the Brazilian is accused of being overweight.


The Go! Team created a music video for their song "Junior Kickstart" in which they run around the streets of New York City playing live-action Pac-Man. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


France grants residency to some 7,000 illegals -minister

France has selected nearly 7,000 illegal   immigrants out of 30,000 applicants to benefit from a special   one-off measure granting them permanent residency, Interior   Minister Nicolas Sarkozy said on Monday.


Critics see the flourishing trend of fee-for-service health plans as further evidence that the government is paying private industry to take Medicare off its hands.


Troops Guard Relief Operations in Flood-Hit Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti  - U.N. peacekeepers beefed  up security on Thursday in the Haitian city of Gonaives where  more than 1,000 people died in floods, after desperate  survivors fought each other to get at emergency food supplies.


At the film festival, critic Peter Rainer sees dozens of films - and says hello to Buzz Aldrin.


Negli ultimi 10 minuti, passato di mano l'8% del capitale


Fresh tracks from Beyoncé and Audioslave round out this week's new offerings.


Castro suggests he will not hold on to power

Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who has not been seen in public for 16 months, suggested on Monday he might give up his formal leadership posts, the first time he has spoken of his possible retirement.


After talks in Madrid, UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says a new forum for dialogue is opening up on Gibraltar.


Patch and Vulnerability Management - The Core of a Comprehensive Security Strategy

(Source: Patchlink)  Organizations today must tackle a wide range of challenges, including the need to prioritize their security initiatives to mitigate risk as efficiently and effectively as possible. Learn why organizations should first establish a robust patch and vulnerability management solution as the core of their information security strategy.


Mental Ills Seen in Families of Alcoholics

First-degree relatives of alcoholics are more likely to also become addicted to alcohol, as well as to other drugs such as cocaine, according to new research.


Parigi, 13:34 - RUGBY, SEI NAZIONI: FRANCIA NON CAMBIA I 22

Per la sfida di sabato a Saint-Denis contro l'Irlanda, il ct della Francia, Marc Lievremont, ha conf...


China says first SARS vaccine "safe and effective"

BEIJING : China's government announced Sunday that a vaccine for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) had emerged from the first phase clinical test as both safe and effective, state press reported.


Jurors got a glimpse inside Phil Spector's castle-like mansion when prosecutors displayed pictures of the location where an actress was found shot to death.


Microsoft issues patches for holes that could allow remote attackers to gain control of your PC. Microsoft this week released 10 software security patches for its products, including seven it deemed critical


Nicotine is addictive. There is no safe cigarette. Smoking damages every organ in the body. These messages appear almost daily, and yet tobacco use continues to be the leading preventable cause of death in


The biggest news to come out of the Supreme Court so far this session has nothing to do with the law. It's the health of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, which remains shrouded in mystery as the court hibernates for the holidays.


Ice cores reveal historic heights of CO2

Very long icicles Deep ice cores from Antarctica reveal there is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today than at any time in the last 800,000 years.â¦


Chinese police rescue more than 200 people, including 29 children, working as 'slaves' at brickwork factories.


Greek Cypriots dismantle symbol of division

Greek Cypriots razed to the ground a wall symbolizing Cyprus's decades-old division running through the heart of the capital Nicosia and challenged Turkey to respond by withdrawing its troops from the area.


Si chiama 'Insieme' nuovo istituto bilingue per 150 alunni


Pakistan's national assembly is due to debate whether President Musharraf should step down as army leader.


Explore the digital landscapes and pixelated gore of the newest graphic novel to come to life on the big screen. By Jason Silverman.


'Wild World' singer to release new album

The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens will release his first pop album in 28 years this fall.


Asian markets slip after the military takeover in Thailand, but the lack of conflict means losses are limited.


Sales' 28 points help Sun beat Sting, clinch playoff spot

The Connecticut Sun clinched a playoff spot for the second straight year behind Nykesha Sales' 28 points in an 81-67 win over the Charlotte Sting on Wednesday night.


Medicines used by millions of  Americans to relieve aches and pains will come under intense  scrutiny starting Wednesday as U.S. scientists scour dozens of  studies to determine if the drugs risk damaging the heart like  Merck & Co. Inc.'s withdrawn arthritis pill Vioxx.


The captain's words are his latest confirmation that he will not be leaving in the transfer window and is highly unlikely either to consider quitting Anfield next summer.


THE United Nations intends to open two offices outside of Baghdad following pressure from Washington and Iraqi authorities to provide more help before January 30 elections, officials said today.


Humanity's reliance on fossil fuels, the spread of cities, the destruction of natural habitats for farmland and over-exploitation of the oceans are destroying Earth's ability to sustain life, the environmental group WWF warned in a new report Thursday.


Actress Pam Anderson Lends Image to Help Chickens

Actress Pamela Anderson, always  game to ruffle a few feathers in the name of mistreated fowl,  has lent her famous face to a billboard campaign calling for a  boycott of the KFC chain of chicken restaurants.


Madonna's director husband, whose last four films have tanked at the US box office, has struck out again--this time with a television commercial.


Clemensâs Interview Could Lead to Lawsuit

Brian McNamee may sue Roger Clemens if Clemens says on â60 Minutesâ that McNamee was not being truthful when he said he injected Clemens with performance-enhancing drugs.


Dimitar Berbatov's agent says the Spurs striker is interested in a move to a "big club".


U.S. government scientists have determined a newly discovered compound can prevent alcoholic behavior relapse by blocking stress response.


Giuliani's mayoral record is complicated

Rudy Giuliani boasts that he reined in crime, welfare and taxes in a city once considered ungovernable. Those claims are intrinsic to the former New York mayor's pitch to Republican voters that he has the combination of competence and toughness they want in a president. Whether his record supports those claims, however, is a matter upon which admirers and critics differ markedly.


`The Apprentice' to return _ with celebs

Check your publicist at the boardroom door — NBC is inviting celebrities to try to wow Donald Trump in the next version of "The Apprentice."


In winner-take-all Florida primary, Republican candidates made last-ditch push for votes.


India ; Raja Ramanna, man behind India's nuclear test, dies (NIGHT ...

India News, Mumbai, Raja Ramanna, the man behind India's first nuclear test and one of the country's most respected scientists, was cremated here Friday hours after he died of a sudden illness.


Group Seeks Ways to Prosecute Cybercrime

Governments and private sector officials from around the world sought ways Thursday to jointly combat cybercrime, whose growth mirrors the phenomenal rise of the Internet's popularity.


Japan's ruling party is voting for a new leader to replace PM Junichiro Koizumi, who steps down this month.


World number one Roger Federer and   chief rival Rafael Nadal began their march toward a U.S. Open   collision with straight-set victories on Wednesday.


Nats' Pitchers, Catchers Report to Camp Feb. 15

The Washington Nationals will begin spring training on Feb. 15, when pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Viera, Fla.


Former France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez says he is to retire with immediate effect.


Egypt's Luxor offers WiMax access to visitors

Egypt's ancient city of Luxor has  become the latest spot to offer super high-speed WiMax wireless  Internet technology, encouraging visitors to stay connected  while they tour the city's Pharaonic temples.


Obese diabetics at high risk for kidney disease

NEW YORK  - Adults with type 1 diabetes who are obese, especially those who carry excess weight around the middle, are at increased risk for developing kidney disease, a study shows.


That sinking feeling SF loses, Mohr hurt on sac fly

San Diego -- It was a loss that would have been considered devastating in April. In September, with four games left? Pick your negative adjective and multiply it by five.


IBM Uses RFID to Track Conference Attendees

IBM used RFID technology to track the movements of attendees at its Information on Demand conference in Las Vegas.


Should who's "right" and who's "wrong" have mattered when the very survival of the league was at stake?


President Musharraf admits that some border security forces have been letting the Taleban into Afghanistan.


Baidu.com Inc. Friday said its not planning to expand into Europe, following reports that China's largest search engine would announce such plans later this month.


Georgia rules Potter can stay on school shelves

Harry Potter fans in Gwinnett County, Georgia, can breathe a sigh of relief.


Microsoft Co-Founder Puts Different Spin on Sports

The venerable Sporting News is one of the few media investments that is actually paying off for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.


Passengers injured on rocky Air Canada flight

CALGARY, Alberta  - Eight passengers and two crew members were injured on Thursday after an Air Canada jet bucked in midair on a flight across Canada, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing in Calgary.


LAS VEGAS - A judge on Thursday granted a 15-day restraining order to block a new ban on smoking at some bars and around the slot machines at supermarkets, gas stations and convenience stores in southern Nevada.


Correction: Armani Not Luring Michael Jordan to Basketball Team

Fashion Wire Daily - Fashion Wire Daily November 5, 2004 - NEW YORK - Contrary to what was reported by Italy’s daily La Gazzetta dello Sport that Fashion Wire Daily referenced in an article published by FWD on November 1, Armani is not trying to lure Michael Jordan to the basketball team Olimpia, according to a representative at Armani’s press office.


After 22 years without an album, Steven Wright has earned a second Grammy nomination.


Two Journal of the American Medical Association studies show a stronger link between fitness, rather than obesity, and heart disease, but not diabetes.


Wired Geekipedia: Faith Smackdown - Gloves of God vs. Punch of Proof

Francis Collins, former head of the Human Genome  Project, squares off for three rounds with biologist Richard Dawkins, aka Darwin's Rottweiler.


Con scusa controlli fermavano immigrati per derubarli


A 600-year-old gate considered South Korea's greatest national treasure is partly destroyed by fire.


Roma, 23:28 - CALCIO, MILAN; KAKA': DA GOL E QUALIFICAZIONE CARICA DERBY

Kakà firma la qualificazione ai quarti di Champions del Milan e guarda al derby. ''Sono felic...


Eriksson: England could have romped home

A spectacular strike from skipper David Beckham followed England's opener as Frank Lampard's shot flew in off the heel of Michael Owen.


OPEC to hike crude oil output quota by 1 mil barrels

VIENNA - The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed Wednesday to boost its current daily crude oil production quota by 1 million barrels to 27 million barrels from Nov 1 to try to stabilize recently high-flying crude oil prices.


Chirac, in Beijing, Signs Accords to Increase French Investment

President Jacques Chirac of France declared Saturday that France was a natural trade partner for China and, during a flurry of air, rail and energy deals, he played down


The dollar sank to a record low against  the euro on Thursday and stood near a 12-year low versus the  pound after a round of robust U.S. economic data failed to  dispel souring sentiment on the U.S. currency.


Indian court convicts 82-year-old for Mumbai blasts

An Indian court convicted a 82-year-old   man on Friday for his role in the 1993 serial bomb blasts in   Mumbai, then known as Bombay, the 12th guilty verdict handed   down in the last 10 days.


Lawyer says sprinter did not know about test

Athens -- Greek sprinter Costas Kederis did not know he was expected for a doping test, his lawyer said after the disgraced athlete testified to a public prosecutor probing the scandal that rocked Greece on the eve of the Olympics.


Bats, lauded for scooping up mosquitoes and other nasty pests but reviled for drinking blood and spreading rabies, now have another unpopular habit to live down -- it appears they eat songbirds, scientists said on Tuesday.


The Geminids Meteor Shower, usually one of the best meteor showers of the year, will peak on Monday the 13th of December. Viewers can expect to see as many as 120 meteors an hour at peak time.


EU leaders seek a deal on renewable energy targets, a day after agreeing to cut carbon dioxide emissions.


If your identity is being used by someone else, then his overdose is not your business.


EADS board backs Airbus turnaround plan, ending standoff

The board of Airbus parent EADS approved a restructuring plan for the troubled European aircraft maker Monday, breaking a weeklong deadlock over job cuts and future jet programs between France and Germany.Comment


Ancient Mexican Carvings Being Erased by Acid Rain, Experts Say

Within a few decades, pollution could erase thousand-year-old stone carvings at one of Mexico's most important archaeological sites, a new study shows


Hundreds of Hindus in Hertfordshire are to protest over allegations the RSPCA killed their sacred cow.


Ieri il senatore di An si era fatto portare in ambulanza in uno studio televisivoL'Unione e anche il leghista Calderoli lo attaccano: "Gesto sconsiderato"                                          "Una cosa indegna, si scusi in Aula" Il finto malore di Selva diventa un caso


LOS ANGELES  - After a three-year  drought, gamers can again boldly dive into a new series of  "Star Trek" games now in stores.


Tomasson agrees to AC Milan contract extension

Reigning champions AC Milan have extended striker Jon Dahl Tomasson's contract until the end of June 2009, the Italian Serie A club said on Wednesday.


Roma, 15:36 - CALCIO; FESTA A LUCI ROSSE PER CRISTIANO RONALDO IN UN LOCALE ROMANO

Una domenica bollente per Cristiano Ronaldo. Il fuoriclasse portoghese, secondo il giornale britanni...


Arkansas winning battle of bulge, governor says

A U.S. governor who has promoted  good health since losing weight claimed a victory in the battle  of the bulge statewide with the release on Wednesday of obesity  test results for Arkansas schools.


Chinese netizens prevent 800-cat stir-fry

Internet alert prompts rescue operation Chinese animal lovers saved more than 800 cats from ending up on dinner plates after answering an internet call to intercept a cargo of live feline delicacies, Reuters reports.â¦


How Does a Chicken's Sense of Smell Help us Understand Human ...

Medical Research Council (MRC) scientists have ended lengthy scientific speculation by confirming that chickens have an acute sense of smell.


The Black Eyed Peas beat Celine Dion and James Blunt to the top spot.


Roma, 16:06 - CALCIO, ROMA; TOTTI: CON MANCHESTER SERVE STESSO SPIRITO DI LIONE

Francesco Totti commenta sul sito della Roma il sorteggio dei quarti di Champions che ha opposto i g...


Video May Show Iraq Aid Worker Killed -Husband

Margaret Hassan, a British aid worker  kidnapped in Baghdad a month ago, has probably been killed, her  Iraqi husband and British diplomats said on Tuesday after  viewing a video apparently showing her being shot.


Colpi di mortaio contro palazzo, portavoce accusa islamici


Americans Denied a True Presidential Debate

Americans did not see a true presidential debate on September 30, 2004. What they saw was a carefully planned bipartisan press conference in which George W. Bush and John Kerry, acting through their corporate campaigns, agreed to appear and respond to questions. Third party candidates Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), David Cobb (Green), Ralph Nader (Independent), and Michael A. Peroutka (Constitution) were not invited to participate, despite having a mathematical possibility of obtaining enough electoral votes to secure the office of President of the United States.


TORONTO (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays signed  free agent third baseman Corey Koskie to a three-year contract  on Tuesday with an option for 2008.


Non rispetta gli interessi economici ed ecologici croati


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BESLAN: More than 200 people were killed and some 700 were injured on Friday as crack troops stormed a school in southern Russia, freeing children and adults held hostage for almost three days by militants demanding independence for Chechnya.


Intel (INTC:Nasdaq - news - research) delivered part of the news that Wall Street wanted to hear Thursday, raising its projections for revenue in the fourth quarter by nearly 6%.


Darfur Peace Talks Begin with Disarmament Squabble

Sudanese peace talks began under a cloud  on Monday as Khartoum rejected a plan for African troops to  disarm rebels in the war-torn Darfur region.


A vehicle was trying to slow down Princess Diana's car - before it crashed - so paparazzi could get pictures, a court hears.


Rice heads to battle-scarred Middle East

As Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrives in the battle-scarred Middle East, she has tried to walk delicately between supporting the democratic government of Lebanon while not dictating to Israel how it should handle its own security.


Virgin Media, the UK's leading cable television company, could be taken private for more than Â£5.5bn.


Rumsfeld Cautions on Intelligence Reform

WASHINGTON Aug. 17, 2004  Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld struck a cautious tone Tuesday on the need for a national intelligence director, saying any changes should not create new barriers between war fighters and agencies that collect ...


England's controversial cricket tour of Zimbabwe is set to be resurrected after a ban on British journalists was lifted. The tour was close to collapse after 13 sports correspondents were barred by Robert Mugabe's brutal Zanu PF regime.


LADDER 49 With Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett. Director: Jay Russell. (1:41) PG-13: Intense fire and rescue situations, language.


Talk show host opens 19th season by giving all her audience members a brand new Pontiac G-6. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - No wonder she's the reigning queen of daytime talk.


BOSTON Nov 6, 2004 - An examination of Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's right ankle was postponed again Saturday. Schilling was expected to be seen by doctors on Sunday.


The Rutgers womenâs basketball coach, C. Vivian Stringer, retracted her criticism of Knicks Coach Isiah Thomas after speaking with him Saturday morning.


ÂItÂs no longer a film, itÂs a movement!Â says Amitabh Bachchan as his latest starrer Black acquires cult proportions across the country.


ASIA/COREA DEL SUD - Settembre, mese dei martiri: le iniziative della Chiesa coreana Seul (Agenzia Fides) - Settembre Ã¨ il mese dedicato dalla Chiesa coreana alla commemorazione dei suoi martiri. Il 16 settembre, infatti, la Chiesa coreana celebra la festa di SantÂAndrea Kim Taegon (1821-1846), il primo coreano sacerdote e martire, p...


Ten original works by English graffiti artist Banksy, including an image of Lenin on roller skates and an elephant carrying a large bomb, are predicted to fetch up to $600,000 Wednesday at an auction.


Catholic schools in the Indian city of Lucknow shut to protest against an attack on one of them.


Best Buy Canada touts iPhone, but lacks sales contract

Blog: North of the border, Best Buy's Web site is promoting the iPhone. But it's not selling them, of course, and doesn't have any plans to do so, at least yet.


M.T.A. Gets Bill When Armrests Chew Up Pants

The transit agency has paid $102,009.17 to riders who have torn clothing on the armrests of commuter rail cars.


Oxfam warns of humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan

Aid agency Oxfam warned Thursday of the risk of a humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan unless Western countries make a "major change of direction" in their strategy in the violence-scarred country.


Divided Turkey faces long road to EU membership

Turkey has always shown two faces: One, confidently pointing toward Europe, is wealthy, urban, and secular; another, gazing eastward, is poor, rural, and devoutly Muslim.


U.S. envoy meets Kenya opposition for crisis talks

Washington's top diplomat for Africa met Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga on Saturday to seek an end to ethnic violence that has killed more than 300 people and shattered the country's peaceful image.


Trasportati quasi 5,7 milioni di passeggeri il mese scorso


Tennis: Roddick defends Masters disappearing acts

PARIS : Former world number one Andy Roddick has leapt to the defence of his fellow professionals after Paris Masters organisers reacted bitterly to the withdrawal of tournament draw cards Roger Federer and Andre Agassi.


Blair hails Brown as remarkable servant to Britain

Prime Minister Tony Blair has paid tribute to Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown, the frontrunner to succeed him despite tensions between them, as a "remarkable servant to this country."


BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - Indonesia said on  Thursday restrictions on aid workers in Aceh were for their own  safety in a province troubled by a decades-old insurgency, and  voiced readiness to sit down with the rebels to seek a  cease-fire.


A Decrease for the EPA; a Boost for NASA

The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed discretionary budget would decrease by $330 million from fiscal 2008 to $7.1 billion, with significant drops in spending on clean-water projects. The proposal calls for an overall decrease of almost $600 million from EPA spending in 2007 and the...


Watchdog threatens credit card industry over charges

THE Office of Fair Trading yesterday threatened to crack down on the credit card industry over its charging policy. It announced it was issuing the MasterCard network with a final warning to justify the fees


AMERICA - Allarme per una epidemia di dengue in quasi tutti  i paesi dellÂAmerica latina dove le piogge sono piÃ¹ frequenti Roma (Agenzia Fides) - Campagne di mobilitazione e disinfestazioni in tutti i paesi a rischio dengue. LÂincidenza della malattia si incrementa ogni anno a partire dal mese di giugno, quando inizia la stagione delle piogge. In Guatemala, El Salvador, ...


The first anti-AIDS vaginal gel to make it through late-stage testing failed to stop HIV infection in a study of 6,000 South African women, disappointed researchers announced Monday.


[NSFW] Fjuckby residents demand rebranding

Villagers fjucked off with international ridicule NSFW The good burghers of the Swedish village of Fjuckby have decided they've had enough of being the butt of fjuck jokes and are demanding a rebrand, The Local reports.â¦


Comment is free: Zoe Margolis: It may be 2007, but a sexually liberated woman is still judged a failure and labelled a slag.


Jordan and Iraq signed an agreement Wednesday to coordinate intelligence on al-Qaida and other terrorist groups, a show of cooperation between two countries whose relations have been marked at times by suspicion.


Roger Federer's progress to the French Open second round is halted by rain as the weather decimates the schedule again.


A cinematic portrait of punk's first 'family'

When Joey Ramone lay dying of lymphoma in 2001, one person who never called him was his former friend and bandmate, Johnny Ramone. There was a reason: Back in the early 1980s, Johnny stole Joey's girlfriend and married her.


Israeli Parliament Moves Toward Vote on Gaza Withdrawal Plan

The Parliament is scheduled to vote tonight on the plan of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to remove Israeli settlements.


Guilty Plea in Insurance Inquiry as Stocks Fall

A third insurance company executive pleaded guilty yesterday to criminal charges in connection with New York state Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer's investigation of payoffs and bid-rigging in the insurance industry.


SpaceShipOne will attempt to rocket into space today for the second time - following last Wednesdayâs successful flight - in order to bag the $10 million Ansari X Prize, which has gone unclaimed for eight years.


MOUNT ST. HELENS, Wash. - Volcanic rock has flowed to the surface of Mount St. Helensâ crater, creating a new lava dome after weeks of seismic activity, a geologist said Tuesday.


Court rules "Diddy" Combs breached name deal

A British court ruled on Wednesday that U.S. rap star Sean "Diddy" Combs had breached an agreement with a London-based record producer not to use the alias "Diddy" in Britain.


Il metallo prezioso scambiato a 672,65 dollaril'oncia


Genova, 16:54 - CALCIO, SAMP; MAZZARRI: GRANDE RISPETTO PER L'AALBORG

Il tecnico della Sampdoria, Walter Mazzarri, ottimista dopo  il sorteggio di Coppa Uefa che vedr&agr...


France to reinforce security after explosion in Paris

French Interior Minister Dominique deVillepin announced Friday that France is to reinforce security in sensible places, especially around embassies after the explosion near the Indonesian embassy in Paris.


Iraqi police ordered all journalists to leave the holy city of Najaf on Sunday, just as a new U.S. offensive against militants hiding out in a revered shrine began.


Leader Uil: 'altrimenti si arriverebbe a serio scontro'


U.S. Treasury debt prices rallied on  Thursday, knocking yields to five-months lows, as low inflation  and soft manufacturing figures triggered a buying spree that  took on a technical momentum of its own.


President George W Bush delivered an unapologetic defence of his decision to invade Iraq, telling the United Nations yesterday that it "helped to deliver the Iraqi people from an outlaw dictator".


Microsoft to Offer Cheaper, Limited Windows in Russia

It's part of the company's effort to beat back Linux and piracy efforts in developing technology markets.


The International Energy Agency has said fossil fuels will retain their overwhelming domination of the world's energy market until 2030 unless governments urgently switch to clean sources.


Milano, 14:41 - MOTO, MELANDRI RESTA ALLA HONDA

Marco Melandri correrà con la Honda del team Gresini anche nel 2007. L'annuncio del rinnovo p...


Seeking to dispel rivals' claims that she can't bring needed change to Washington, Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton told supporters Sunday that her years in public life and willingness to seek common ground would produce real results as president.


It's probably important to say this up front: This year's presidential election shouldn't be about George W. Bush's four years in the Texas Air National Guard or John F. Kerry's four months in Vietnam.


Europe Prepares for Accounting Standards

As European companies grapple with the impact of the rising euro on sales and exports, another less obvious problem is looming: the switch to new accounting standards that threaten to cause headaches for an array of businesses.


A U.S. judge on Thursday threw out former CIA analyst Valerie Plame's lawsuit against Vice President Dick Cheney and other Bush administration officials for disclosing her identity to the public.


Russia agrees to US deal that writes off $33bn of Iraq debt

RUSSIA finally signed up yesterday to an agreement between 19 nations to write off $33 billion (Â£17.8 billion) of Iraqâs debt. The agreement was confirmed by a US Treasury official at


U.S. governors, impatient with federal inaction on global warming, are taking matters into their own hands. The result could add impetus to an emerging industry.


Motegi, 15:37 - MOTO, GIAPPONE: ROSSI HA DECISO,'IN GARA CON VECCHIO MOTORE'

Per le prove e la gara di domenica in Giappone, Valentino Rossi utilizzera il vecchio motore Yamaha:...


Canada removes U.S., Israel from torture watchlist

Canada's foreign ministry, responding to pressure from close allies, said on Saturday it would remove the United States and Israel from a watch list of countries where prisoners risk being tortured.


Dopo travel warning Londra, invito a non recarsi nel Paese


Moscow Inquires About Differences In Text Of Joint Statement Following Russia-Eu Summit

The Russian Foreign Ministry has inquired the Netherlands about the differences found in the text of the joint statement following the Russia-EU summit, said official spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry ...


US Economy Grew at Slower Pace Than Expected

he United States economy grew more slowly in the second quarter than previously stated, as it struggled under an increasing trade deficit and a slowdown in consumer spending, the Commerce Department said in a report today.


Photo from the CEATEC technology showcase in Tokyo.


(HealthDay News) -- Chronic pain persists for longer than six months. Besides pain medications, the American Academy of Family Physicians offers this list of additional treatment options:   Physical therapy, including stretching and strengthening exercises. Low-impact exercise, including swimming, biking and walking. Occupational therapy to learn how to change daily activities to avoid making pain worse. Behavioral therapy, such as yoga and meditation, to increase relaxation and decrease stress. ...


Microsoft dividend depends on stock-plan change

SEATTLE -- For Microsoft Corp. shareholders, the holidays will likely come early this year in the form of a one-time $3 dividend that's part of the company's plan to return some of its $64.4 billion cash hoard to shareholders.


Approval for New Stadium in Washington Hits a Snag

Maybe the idea of financing a new stadium here for the relocated Montreal Expos seemed easy last month when the city received the news that Major League Baseball would send the team to the nation's capital.


Malaysia dismisses U.S. list on human trafficking

Malaysia, ranked by the United States as among the worst human trafficking offenders, on Wednesday dismissed the listing which carries the threat of sanctions as unjustified.


SCOTUS Skips Out on Same-Sex 'Marriage' in Massachusetts

Advocates of traditional marriage, while admitting they are not surprised, are expressing their disappointment that the US Supreme Court has chosen


Twenty retired federal judges, two rear admirals and a Marine general joined 383 current or former members of the European and British parliaments on Friday in urging the Supreme Court to grant detainees at Guantanamo Bay full access to the U.S. court system.


I mercati finanziari godono di un maggiore respiro dopoil piano finanziario da 150 miliardi di dollari varato dal Congresso Usa                                          Borse in forte rialzo in Europa e Asia Quotazione da record per oro e platino


Responding to the convergence of networks and the growth of connected devices, SBC (Quote, Chart) and Yahoo are expanding their successful Internet access and content partnership beyond the PC.


Open Source Group Blasts Gartner For Linking Linux To Windows ...

An Australian open-source industry group on Friday took exception to a Gartner report that pre-loading PCs with Linux is often a precursor to adding a pirated copy of Windows, calling the research "farcical.


Scientists Report Movement And More Quakes

Scientists who have been monitoring the activity on Mount St. Helens woke up Wednesday morning to a flurry of quake activity and are reporting movement of a few centimeters within the volcano's lava dome.


Montecarlo, 11:35 - F1, MEDAGLIA D'ORO FIA A SCHUMACHER

La Fia ha donato ieri sera a Michael Schumacher la 'Medaglia d'Oro FIA per l'automobilismo'. La ceri...


McCain wants Ballmer as ambassador to China

'Your government is like Linux' Irascible chair-flinging corporate tyrant Steve Ballmer could be in the running for a top government job, it was revealed last week.â¦


De Beers diamond results lose sparkle in 2006

De Beers, the world's top diamond company, said sales fell in 2006 for the first time in six years but denied it was the result of a Hollywood blockbuster "Blood Diamond" which portrays the industry in a poor light.


NL Wrap: Rueter Sharp as Giants Stay in Division

Kirk Rueter allowed just three hits over seven innings and J.T. Snow homered as the San Francisco Giants scored a crucial 4-2 win over Los Angeles in National League play at Dodger Stadium Friday.


Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Monday denied knowledge of an impending deal to swap Palestinian prisoners for an Israeli soldier held by Palestinian militants for the past two months.


London 2012 logo footage withdrawn amid epilepsy fears

Animated footage promoting the logo for  the 2012 London Olympic Games was removed from the organizers'  Web site on Tuesday amid concern it could trigger epileptic  fits.


For much of last month's siege at a Russian school, it was left to a Moscow pediatrician known for his work at crisis scenes to mediate the standoff on the telephone.


Floods prompt biggest peacetime rescue for RAF

The Royal Air Force (RAF) said Sunday it was carrying out probably its biggest peacetime rescue operation in Britain as its helicopters helped evacuate more than 100 people from flood-hit areas.


Now Dean Wilson can be known for something other than being Annika Sorenstam's playing partner.


Bhutto returns to sea of support in Pakistan

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto ended eight years of self-imposed exile on Thursday, returning to Karachi where hundreds of thousands of supporters thronged the streets to welcome her home.


Researchers studied 200 babies, and they found that 15 percent of those infants who died of SIDS had genetic mutations that affected their autonomic nervous system.


"Spartans" spoof conquers "Rambo" at box office

It turns out that Rambo is no match for a bunch of silly Spartans.


Zend Developer Zone: Zend Framework 1.0.0 RC1 released

The Zend Developer Zone has has announced the official release of the latest version of their framework - Zend Frameowrk 1.0.0 RC1.    This is the home stretch toward 1.0! Everyone has worked very hard for many months, and we are very close to finishing what we set out to do with Zend Framework 1.0. This Release Candidate is intended to show the complete set of features Zend Framework 1.0 has.    Following the final 1.0 release, Zend Framework will continue to grow and improve, but there will be a great emphasis on maintaining backward-compatibility. That has been the mission of Zend Framework from the beginning, to provide a professional web framework with quality and stability.    Included in the release announcement are spotlights on things like improvements to Zend_Controller, Zend_Gdata, Zend_Db, Zend_Filter_Input and Zend_Service_StrikeIron.   You can download this latest release at http://framework.zend.com or check out the Changelog for more info in the changes from 0.9.3.


London: The British Grand Prix has been included provisionally on the 2005 Formula One calendar. The international automobile federation (FIA) published a draft 19-race calendar Wednesday which included the


Sadr Aide Released from U.S. Detention in Iraq

A senior aide to rebel Iraqi cleric  Moqtada al-Sadr was released from U.S. detention on Thursday,  an aide to Sadr, Sheikh Mahmoud Sudani, said.


Oil prices ended above $50 a barrel on Friday amid concern over possible fighting between rebels and the military in Nigeria's oil-rich delta region.


AFRICA/CONGO RD - Il centro di pastorale per i pigmei della diocesi di Wamba combatte con lÂistruzione la discriminazione nei confronti di questa popolazione Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides)- Offrire ai pigmei la possibilitÃ  di inserirsi nella societÃ  Ã¨ lo scopo del centro di pastorale per i pigmei della diocesi di Wamba, nellÂest della Repubblica Democratica del Congo. \


Capogruppo Carroccio: 'alleanze in funzione di obbiettivi'


Shares in Qantas dip on worries that opposition from unions and government could block a possible takeover.


Bill Gates may be the most-spammed person in the world. The Microsoft chairman receives about four million e-mails a day, most of them spam, according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.


Reports of Home Office letters raise new questions on whether David Blunkett "fast-tracked" a visa for his ex-lover's nanny.


Crowe film tops North American box office

Following are the top 10  films at the North American box office for the weekend  beginning September 7, led by the new release "3:10 to Yuma,"  according to estimates compiled on Sunday by Reuters.


Ford underlines committed to motorsport.

Despite confirming the successful sale of both Jaguar Racing and its Cosworth engine company to new owners, Ford Motor Company has stressed that it remains committed to supporting motorsport at all levels.


A's, Twins bring momentum into 1st round

The Minnesota Twins clinched a spot in the playoffs last Monday, resulting in a celebratory champagne shower in their clubhouse afterward.


What a mess. Weeks after Merck & Co. (MRK ) yanked its blockbuster painkiller Vioxx off the market, the furor is still raging.


British Airways reported Friday a surge in its net profit and announced plans to launch a new "business class only" service from London to New York.


Stewart, denied her close-to-home choice, will do time in remote West Virginia prison. Here's what a typical day likely will look like for Martha Stewart at Alderson prison.


Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant, center, joined Shaquille O'Neal and rest of his teammates on the bench during the start of the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in this Oct. 28, 2003 photo, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.


Malcolm Mays, 17, always said heâd be a film director.  Now powerful people are listening.


The global food retailer Ahold NV, which owns the Stop & Shop and Giant supermarket chains in the United States, reported a wider loss Wednesday for the third quarter mainly because of one-time charges.


Syndrome Predicts Heart Disease in Healthy Adults

Middle-aged adults who do not yet  have heart disease but have a spectrum of symptoms called  metabolic syndrome are very likely to also have clogged  arteries, researchers said on Monday.


World Cup qualifiers smooth exit for Hughes

Newly-appointed Blackburn manager Mark Hughes only signed to take over at the English Premiership side after negotiating to remain in charge of Wales for their World Cup qualifiers against England and Poland next month.


BMI, girth best indicate obesity health risks

NEW YORK  - Simple measures like a person's   body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference are adequate to   gauge their health risks due to excess weight, at least among   older men, UK researchers conclude.


Harrah's gets $15 bln buyout offer, shares leap

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. , the world's biggest casino operator, on Monday said it had received a $15 billion buyout offer from private equity firms Apollo Management and Texas Pacific Group. , sending shares of the whole gaming sector up.


Spammer Convicted to Nine Years in Prison

Yesterday the first two spammers ever were convicted of a felony for sending fraudulent unsolicited commercial e-mail - spam. Jeremy Jaynes and Jessica DeGroot, a brother and sister team, were convicted in


A knife-wielding man attacked people  leaving a gala ceremony for Berlin's new central rail station  on Friday night, injuring at least nine before being arrested,  police said.


'Team America ' pokes fun at sorry state of world

TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE, directed by Trey Parker, written by Pam Brady, Parker and Matt Stone, 98 minutes, rated R. The new puppet satire, "Team America: World Police," opens in Paris with a cell of turbaned


Torino, 14:03 - MOTOGP, ROSSI: RITIRARMI? NON CI PENSO PROPRIO

"Io ritirarmi? Non ci penso proprio, non capisco perchè me lo chiedano tutti". Risponde cosÃ¬ ...


BERLIN: German Finance Minister Hans Eichel said in a radio interview yesterday that a sharp fall in the dollar would damage both the American and global economies.


Poll: N.J. Governor's Approval Nudges Up

Gov. James E. McGreevey's approval rating has not suffered since he announced that he had an affair with a man and will resign in November, a new poll showed Sunday.


Developers Offer 6% Set-Aside for Yonkers Housing

By Philippidis, Alex  Affordable housing of some amount will be included in the series of redevelopment projects proposed as part of the $3 billion extreme makeover set for Yonkers' commer cial areas, the developers and city officials are prom promising.


South Africa panel: 336,000 dead of AIDS

More than a third of a million South Africans have died of AIDS over the past year, the head of the country's Medical Research Council said Tuesday.


Redacted Air-Traffic Safety Survey Released

NASA yesterday released partial results of a massive air-safety survey of airline pilots who repeatedly complained about fatigue, problems with air-traffic controllers, airport security, and the layouts of runways and taxiways.


Next IBM-Apple chip getting high-end feature

In 2005, IBM plans to bring a significant feature from higher-end servers to the next generation of its PowerPC 970 processor line used in Apple Computer machines and Big Blue's own blade servers.


Ford says it will take up its option to buy the Rover brand name from BMW but does not disclose what it will pay.


Yahoo may consider Google alliance, source says

Yahoo Inc  would consider  a business alliance with Google Inc  as one way to  rebuff a $44.6 billion takeover proposal by Microsoft, a source  familiar with Yahoo's strategy said on Sunday.


Iran Wants Dialogue to Resolve Nuclear Standoff

Iran's top nuclear negotiator said on Monday talks, not threats, would resolve a standoff over a nuclear program Washington says is a cover for developing atomic weapons.


Iran condemns G-8 stance on nuke program

Iran has condemned a G-8 warning that it could face more sanctions over its controversial nuclear program, the country's official Islamic Republic News Agency reported.


Cybercrime committed 'every 10 seconds' in Britain: report

A cybercrime is committed every 10 seconds in Britain, criminals abusing the anonymity of the online world to carry out offences from unwanted sexual approaches to online fraud, according to a study published Thursday.


THE Russian school siege reached a catastrophic climax yesterday as terrorists carried out their threat to blow up the building, killing at least 200 people, many of them children, and injuring more than 700.


com October 21, 2004, 10:50 AM PT. A stolen copy of the latest sequel in one of the top-selling video game series of all time began circulating on the Web late Wednesday, the second high-profile game theft in a week.


NASA Hopes Data Can Be Salvaged From Crashed Craft

A top NASA official said Thursday that scientists examining the remains of the crashed Genesis space capsule have peeked inside a broken canister containing atoms


Thai parties start coalition deal-making

Thailand's political parties got down to hard bargaining on Monday after voters roundly rejected last year's military coup but failed to give supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra an outright majority.


Marvel Ordered to Pay Spider-Man Creator

A federal judge has ordered Marvel  Enterprises Inc. to pay the creator of the comic book character  Spider-Man 10 percent of Marvel's profits from the "Spider-Man"  movies, Marvel said on Wednesday.


Viacom profit rises on Dreamworks purchase

Viacom Inc. , owner of the Paramount film studio and MTV Networks, said on Thursday quarterly profit nearly quadrupled, helped by its purchase of the DreamWorks movie studio and hefty year-ago charges.


The European Parliament approved the reshuffled 24-member European Union executive on Thursday, ending a political showdown with incoming EU chief Jose Manuel Barroso over objections to his team.


Hoping to Be a Model, I.B.M. Will Put Its Patent Filings Online

I.B.M., the nationÂs largest patent holder, will publish its patent filings on the Web for public review as part of a new policy.


Powell Says US Can't Hunt Iran Nukes in Caves

Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Friday that Washington had no way to force Iran to allow UN inspectors unrestricted access to suspected nuclear sites despite US doubts Tehran would come clean on its own.


Oil prices hurdled $47 a barrel Tuesday, with further declines in the nation's supply expected in the short-term as petroleum producers disrupted by Hurricane Ivan continue to regroup.


The Lede Blog: Prankster Plays Bhuttoâs Son Online

Images of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari found on Facebook, a social networking Web site. (Images: Facebook) When Benazir Bhutto's replacement as party chairman turned out to be her relatively unknown son, reports turned up little beyond his age (19) and occupation (student at Oxford University). In other words, enough facts to warrant a sprint to Facebook, where [...].


Local authorities will hear how much they will receive from the Welsh Assembly Government - a key factor in deciding tax bills.


Jackson hears testimony from accuser's mother

The mother of the boy who has accused pop star Michael Jackson of molestation took the stand Friday in a pretrial hearing over disputed evidence.


Remains Found in Search for Hacking Body

SALT LAKE CITY Oct. 1, 2004 - Police found what appeared to be human remains Friday at a landfill where investigators have been searching for the body of Lori Hacking, the Utah woman allegedly murdered by her husband.


J.K. Rowling said she was sad, but relieved, to have completed the final "Harry Potter" book as she greeted fans at the European premiere of the latest movie in the young wizard saga.


Library Admits Damage to 18th-Century Diary

The British Library has admitted that a historic diary was damaged while in its care, but refused to confirm reports that the manuscript, which recorded preparations for the Jacobite rebellion of 1715, had been left in the trunk of a car.


TERRORISMO, MINACCE ALLA LIBIA PER LA VISITA DI SILVIO BERLUSCONI

Il Cairo - "Noi domandiamo a tutte le nostre formazioni - continua il testo rilanciato sul sito - di difendere la Libia contro questo vile che vuole insudiciare il nostro Paese. A questo scopo dichiariamo


Powell urges Israel to enable Palestinian vote

JERUSALEM: US Secretary of State Colin Powell said he would press both Israeli and Palestinian leaders for steps to enable Palestinians to elect a successor to Yasser Arafat, as he arrived in Israel on Sunday.


Massive and widespread flooding and landslides have left around 800,000 people in need of help and more than1,000 people dead or missing since the most recent of a series of typhoons hit the Philippines.


Baseball's gadget heads step up for the iPhone

Blog: ESPN.com's Peter Gammons found several major leaguers who had to find creative ways to get their hands on an iPhone without missing a game.


Britain should celebrate its multicultural society while balancing it with a duty to integrate, Tony Blair says.


Joshua Eichorn's Blog: PHP Running on Java

Joshua Eichorn points out an interesting project in a new post to his blog today - quercus.   I found an interesting project, quercus that compiles PHP to Java Bytecode allowing it to run ontop of the Java Resin Application Server. It has a couple neat features, one being PHP6 compatible unicode support, the other being easy integration between Java and PHP code.   He gave it a shot and notes that the performance seems decent and allows you to compensate for some of the differences in the PHP API it supports and what you're using via a Java class. According to their site:   Quercus is Caucho Technology's 100% Java implementation of PHP 5 released under the Open Source GPL license. Quercus comes with many PHP modules and extensions like PDF, PDO, MySQL, and JSON. Quercus allows for tight integration of Java services with PHP scripts, so using PHP with JMS or Grails is a quick and painless endeavor.   It includes several extensions too, including the JSON library, APC, MySQL and Oracle support, and PDF functionality. Check out their Getting Started guide, documentation, or their wiki for more information.


The market may be stuck in neutral, but your portfolio doesn't have to be.


Democratic presidential contender Bill Richardson believes the United States must reach out to moderate elements in Iranian society if it is to defuse a standoff between the two countries over Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.


Hurricane Jeanne forced the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers to move their game to prime time today. The teams and the league agreed to move the starting time from 1


Accreditato del 38%, al secondo posto Hillary


Gonzaga showed it still belongs with the elite teams in the country even with Adam Morrison playing in the NBA. Derek Raivio scored 21 points to help the Zags upset No. 2 North Carolina 82-74 in the NIT Season Tip-Off semifinals Wednesday night.


Five Blasts Reported in Spain After ETA Threats

Five explosions were reported in  different parts of Spain Monday after the Basque separatist  group ETA threatened to set off a total of seven bombs, Spanish  media reported.


Less than two weeks after losing in the Stanley Cup final, the Ottawa Senators fired general manager John Muckler and promoted coach Bryan Murray to replace him Monday.


Update: Oracle plans converged 'Fusion' products

NEW YORK - Oracle will release in 2008 a new applications suite, dubbed "Fusion," that will serve as a migration point for customers on all three of its applications platforms, executives said Tuesday in presentations at a launch event for Oracle's PeopleSoft integration.


Japan researcher proposes stem cell bank

Creating a bank to store a new type of stem cell produced from donors' ordinary skin cells could help reduce time and money for treating patients with regenerative medicine in the future, a Japanese researcher said on Wednesday.


A virus infection points up the dangers of making it all too easy for visitors to get onto the company network, Mathias Thurman finds.


Ukraine's Prosecutor Says Tymoshenko Is No Criminal

Ukraine has closed all criminal cases  against acting Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko because she  committed no crimes, the chief prosecutor said on Friday.


Europe is struggling to kick the Windows habit. Eurocrats make a lot of noise about moving to Linux, but the actual migrations are few and far between. Bruce Gain reports from Paris.


Steven Spielberg reveals he is giving $1.5m to the tsunami relief effort  to encourage others to contribute.


Andre Tippett belongs. He may not end up in Canton, Ohio, at a Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, as he should, but he belongs there.The preliminary list of 89 nominees for the Hall of Fame was released last week, and it included three names of local interest: Tippett, ex-Patriot tackle Leon Gray, and Waltham High and Boston College ...


Prodi difende la finanziaria Cdl: "scendiamo in piazza"

Varata la manovra da 33,4 miliardi. Il premier: "Per i diritti dei piÃ¹ deboli". Bossi: "Bastonata al Paese". La Cgil: "Manovra giusta"


Pubblicati gli indici "di settore" per alcune categorie disagiateSi tratta di pensionati, nuclei in affitto, o con basso livello di spesa                                            Istat, l'inflazione nel 2006 ha penalizzato le famiglie piÃ¹ povere                                                                                di ROSARIA AMATO


Director Mira Nair's (Monsoon Wedding, Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love) modern take on William Makepeace Thackeray's 19th century novel is an intriguing, romantic and lavish feminist romp into material ambition, snobbery and class division.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until May 2008. Although widely expected to remain with the Gunners, Wenger has ended any lingering speculation about


Eastern Ukraine says it may go its own way

DONETSK, UKRAINE - The continuing political crisis in Ukraine has divided the country along linguistic lines. In Donetsk, in eastern Ukraine, a Russian-speaking area that is home to Viktor Yanukovych, the


Outdoors Enthusiasts Can-Do at Caddo Lake

By Bob Hood, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  Sep. 24--UNCERTAIN -- At Caddo Lake, time seems to stand still.   The only natural lake in Texas, Caddo was formed naturally hundreds of years ago. Some say it is part lake and part swamp.


Legge appello 'Centoautori' per centralita' della cultura


TODAY's TMJ4 WEATHER PLUS; Look to the Trees, Not the Caterpillars

By MIKE LAPOINT  Observing the leaves of a tree may be an old-fashioned method of predicting the weather, but farmers have noted that when maple leaves curl and turn bottom up in a blowing wind, rain is sure to follow.


Are be bovvered? No, we're not The volume of spam arriving in Americans' personal and workplace inboxes is rising, but email users are less bothered by it than they once were.â¦


Watchdog Group Disputes FBI's Claims on E-Mails

The watchdog group that first provided the FBI with suspicious e-mails from then-Rep. Mark Foley (R-Fla.) said yesterday that FBI and Justice Department officials are  attempting to cover up their inaction in the case by making false claims about the group.


Rain fell again Monday southwest of Houston where a 15-inch deluge forced more than 200 residents from their homes Sunday in the small town of El Campo.


Knowing if Partner Is Faithful Predicts STD Risk

NEW YORK  - Young adults who don't know  whether or not their new partner is having sex with other  people appear to at higher risk of sexually transmitted  diseases, new research reports.


Societa' di archiviazione valutata 2,4 milioni di euro


EMI Cuts Forecast, Saying Music Sales Are Weak

The EMI Group blamed weak sales in the United States, and warned that it would miss annual profit forecasts.


Torino, 14:28 - CALCIO, JUVE: IAQUINTA SALTA IL CAGLIARI

Non c'è Vincenzo Iaquinta tra i giocatori della Juve convocati da Claudio Ranieri per la tras...


Woods turned in his most complete round of a difficult year Sunday, missing only two fairways and one green in closing with a 5-under 66 for a two-shot victory over Padraig Harrington in the Target World Challenge.


He might be a wonderful actor today, delivering his lines with perfection, but Richard Gere was so shy as a child that his parents were unsure if he could speak at all.


Chiuso 4/o trimestre con perdita 9,83 mld, taglia dividendo


Colorado manager Hurdle banned for one game

Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for inappropriate actions against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball said Wednesday.


Digital business heats up for Latin music

MIAMI/LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - After years of modest  results, the digital marketplace in 2007 finally began to yield  considerable revenue streams for Latin labels and acts.


Flu Clinic Announcement In Mecklenburg County

CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Mecklenburg County Health Department and healthcare providers will announce plans for distribution of current supplies of flu vaccine.


NBC's two late-night franchises are coming back. Will the laughs come with them?


Delicious doughnuts and DVD rentals proved to be cruel commodities in 2004.


Palestinian militants will cease firing rockets at Israel from Gaza on Sunday, President Mahmoud Abbas told Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who pledged in return to halt attacks in the territory if the salvoes stopped.


MoscowâAs Russiaâs summer of terror unfolded, it might have been easy to forget the long and agonizing prehistory to the headline-grabbing horrors that included exploding airliners, suicide bombs and schoolchildren taken hostage.


Non-aligned envoys tour Iran nuclear site

ISFAHAN, Iran  - Iran showed U.N. surveillance cameras to envoys from the Non-Aligned Movement of developing nations during a tour of a nuclear site on Saturday, in a bid to demonstrate openness about its atomic program.


WASHINGTON: Once again, Americans woke up unsure who would be the next President and with lawyers from both sides leaping into the fray.


Anglicans Urge Ban on Gay Marriage, Gay Bishops

Anglican leaders, striving to stop their  loose association of churches falling apart, urged North  American Episcopalians Monday to ban same-sex marriages and the  consecration of gay bishops.


Companies with growing yields can make you rich in more ways than the obvious.


Children sang and performers put on a lively dance Friday as Zoo Atlanta unveiled the name of the nation's newest panda cub — Mei Lan, a 12-pound ball of adorableness too young to attend the hoopla.


Blair warns Britain would be in danger if terror suspects are freed

Prime Minister Tony Blair warned that Britain would be in danger if foreign terror suspects were freed after the nation's highest court ruled that detaining such people indefinitely without trial or charge violated their human rights.


Typhoon Maria to slam into Japan's Pacific coast

A moderate typhoon is set to slam into the Pacific coast of central Japan, threatening to bring heavy rainfall, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.


Franco-Era Politician to Seek Another Term

Manuel Fraga, former information minister under the late dictator Gen. Francisco Franco and the last politically active survivor of that regime, said Monday he wants to run for a fifth straight term as head of Spain's northwest Galicia region.


Fenomeno in crescita costante. Business redditizio e pochi rischiI proprietari dei siti sono "invisibili". E le indagini si arenano                                          Prostitute al tempo di internet raddoppiate in pochi anni                                                                                di VLADIMIRO POLCHI


Pakistan considers force as clerics urge peaceful end to mosque siege

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf met top officials Monday to consider an assault on Islamic militants holed up inside a mosque, as clerics made a last-ditch bid to end the week-long siege peacefully.


Taliban Vows to Disrupt Karzai's Swearing In

The Taliban warned on Monday its fighters will launch attacks to disrupt the swearing in ceremony of President Hamid Karzai to be attended by Vice President Dick Cheney and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.


Having succeeded in the worlds of toys, monsters and fish, Pixar continues to push the cartoon envelope with its most ambitious, longest feature to date.


It couldn't have been scripted better. As Davis Cup captain you want your No. 1 player to start off the day, and a guy like Andy Roddick allows you to set the tone for the whole weekend.


The world's biggest electronics firms are working on systems to stop digital content being pirated.


Iraq leaders meeting only half of goals: W.House

A day after President George W. Bush cited enough progress in Iraq to begin a limited withdrawal of U.S. troops, a White House report on Friday showed Iraqi leaders had performed satisfactorily on only half of their key goals.


A Chinese court jails a mine-owner and four employees over a 2005 blast which killed 171 people in Heilongjiang.


AMR Quarterly Profit Rises, but Weather Hurt

AMR Corp , parent of the world's largest airline American Airlines, on Wednesday posted a second-quarter profit that fell short of Wall Street expectations, weakened by severe weather disruptions.


Calif. Senate deliberates budget impasse

A stubborn disagreement over whether to cut a tiny fraction of California's $145 billion budget proposal led to a rare legislative lock-down that left state senators stuck in their chamber Saturday.


Anaheim gained ground in the American League West and the wild card race with a 5-2 win over Seattle Monday. The Angels are now 2 1/2 games behind first-place Oakland and 4 1/2 behind wild card leader Boston.


Veterans of Al Gore's past are quietly assembling a campaign to draft the former vice president into the 2008 presidential race — despite his repeated statements that he's not running.


Baku - England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson promised on Tuesday that he would "take care" of the controversy surrounding David Beckham's booking against Wales later this week.


Internet Explorer market share drops below 90 percent in Europe

Mozilla's Firefox browser continues to steal market share form Microsoft's Internet Explorer around the globe. According to a report released by a German Internet


Comtech Mobile Datacom of Germantown won a three-year, $605.1 million contract from the Army to support a satellite-based system that tracks vehicles on the battlefield.


Nissan to sell own hybrid car in 2010 - paper

Nissan Motor Co. 7201.T plans to sell a   hybrid vehicle developed in-house in 2010, limiting its   licensing ties with Toyota Motor Corp. 7203.T to the Altima   sedan due in the United States next year, Japanese daily   Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Saturday.


Overview: Bush Mourns 9/11 at Ground Zero as New York Revisits Loss in Ceremonies

On the eve of the 5th anniversary of the attacks, President Bush paid tribute to victims and made a surprise visit to firefighters.


The UN human rights chief urges an Iraqi court not to condemn one of Saddam Hussein's deputies to death.


Quebec Motorists Face Higher Pump Prices As the Government Goes Green

By JONATHAN MONTPETIT  MONTREAL (CP) - Quebec motorists could pay more at the pump next year as they get squeezed between the provincial government's fight against climate change and the oil industry's attempts to protect the bottom line.


A Battle Foreshadowing a Larger Health Care War

The fight over child health care shows how hard it will be for Democrats to sell Republicans on universal insurance.


Mired in a seven-game losing streak full of close calls, Harvard found some relief yesterday back in the comfort of conference play and against an opponent it knows how to handle.


China's economy expected to grow 10.8 percent in 2007: central bank

Growth in China's economy is expected to expand at a rapid rate in 2007, with inflation ticking higher to 3.2 percent, state media reported Friday, citing the central bank.


Telecoms giant BT is looking again at price rises on wholesale broadband which have angered small net providers.


THE European space probe Huygens is headed for a historic up-close encounter with Titan, one of Saturn's moons and the only body in the solar system with an atmosphere resembling Earth's.


India renews pressure on Pakistan over militants

India wants better ties with Pakistan but the peace process will only bear fruit if Islamabad fully curbs "cross-border terrorism", the Indian president said on Friday, days after a train between the neighbors was bombed.