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As an independent candidate for President, he wouldn't be a favorite. But he could hurt the Democrats' chances


Paddy Ashdown presents his plan after he was rebuffed as U.N. special envoy.


Iran nuke negotiator to meet EU's Solana

Iran's top nuclear negotiator will meet EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana later Wednesday in a European capital, Iranian state television reported.


WPP chief sees headroom for Internet ad growth

'Disconnect' exists between spend and consumer activity DLD08 The amount of money companies spend on the Internet remains out of sync with the extent to which consumers are using it, claims WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell. Speaking at the opening of the DLD08 conference in Munich yesterday, Sorrell said that his company's clients spend about 10 per cent of their budgets on digital media, whereas consumers now spend 20 per cent of their time online - there is "a disconnect that has to correct," Sorrell said.â¦


Wall Street stocks were mixed at midmorning on Wednesday, as investors consolidated recent gains amid light trading volumes.


Dance Review: Viewing Old Photographs and Picturing the Stories

Ronald K. Brownâs âOne Shot,â which incorporates Charles Harrisâs photographs of African-American life, had its New York premiere at the Joyce Theater on Tuesday.


"Departed" stirs anger over Boston Irish mob boss

While Martin Scorsese is feted by Hollywood for his Oscar-winning film "The Departed," relatives of people killed or tortured by the real-life Boston Irish mobster on which the movie is based are not applauding.


Italy's Berlusconi, British lawyer Mills go on trial

The corruption trial of former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi and British tax lawyer David Mills, has opened in Milan on Tuesday.


Wall Street stocks rise on hopeful crude and economic reports

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (XinhuaNET) -- Wall Street stocks extended theirrally Wednesday as investors expressed relief over falling oil prices and a strong economic report.


The co-founder of ClaimID says people know they have to let go of privacy to play in online communities. Monkeybites' Mike Calore blogs from Palo Alto, California.


AdWatch: Bush Questions Kerry on Military

Details of a television ad released Thursday by the Bush campaign:


Due detenuti accusati di stupro accettano la somministrazionedi farmaci specifici che abbassano i livelli di testosterone                                          Si fanno castrare chimicamente in cambio di uno sconto di pena                                                                                Analoga sperimentazione avviata in Canada, Olanda, Svezia e GermaniaContrari i conservatori: "Chi commette questi reati deve rimanere in carcere"


BOZEMAN, Montana - A dog survived a flight in an eagle's claws then endured a week of sometimes subfreezing weather before finding its way home, a veterinarian said Wednesday.


O'Toole seeks a force to be reckoned with

DUBLIN -- Last month Kathleen M. O'Toole was at an international police conference in Belfast, listening as speaker after speaker described the force in Northern Ireland as a model for others around the world.


Moussaoui Asks Full Court to Weigh Appeal

Lawyers for terrorism suspect Zacarias Moussaoui on Tuesday asked all the judges on a Southern appeals court to consider whether Moussaoui can have direct access to al-Qaida witnesses and whether the government can seek his execution.


The Dallas Morning News Matt Wixon Column: N. Mesquite Gets Act Together in 2nd Half

By Matt Wixon, The Dallas Morning News  Sep. 23--MESQUITE -- North Mesquite's first half was about turnovers. Its second half was about taking over.


A pill seems helpful for many with heart quivers

People who occasionally have upsetting bouts of irregular heartbeats may be able to avoid a trip to the emergency room by popping a pill, much as those with chest pain do now with nitroglycerin, new research suggests.


Stricken Ex-Navy Submarine 'Not Defective'

A stricken Canadian submarine that was among a second-hand fleet sold by the Royal Navy was not defective, a defence expert claimed today.


Goodenow invites NHL to the negotiating table

New York, NY (Sports Network) - The lack of talks during the National Hockey League lockout could be nearing an end, as NHLPA executive director Bob Goodenow has invited the league's negotiating committee to a meeting next week in Toronto.


The Travels of Tripletail: Tagging Will Help Researchers Study Blackfish

By Al Jones, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Sep. 10--OCEAN SPRINGS -- The Mississippi Sound is home to some of the best fishing the Gulf of Mexico has to offer. From cobia to redfish, anglers have a smorgasbord to choose from.   Add blackfish, also known as tripletail, to the mix.


Irish Olympic gold medallist Cian O'Connor has been snubbed by the organisers of the 2004 Irish Texaco Sport Stars awards. Despite winning Olympic gold, O'Connor has been ignored in the prestigious awards.


Keanu as Rama,Shilpa as Sita and Aseem as Laxman!

When contacted, Aseem told IANS: "I am really not allowed to talk about this. But, yes, whatever is happening in my career now will finally put me on the map."


Former Japanese internet boss Takafumi Horie is being framed by prosecutors, his lawyer says.


Miami, 11:43 - CALCIO, ROMARIO: AL 99% MI RITIRO A FINE ANNO

Romario, celebre attaccante brasiliano, ha ora 40 anni e sta pensando al ritiro. In questa stagione ...


LONDON: Norwich City lifted themselves off the bottom of the English Premier League soccer table with a 1-1 draw at Manchester City today.


Cool concept cars from Toyota and Honda compete with slick new designs from Lotus and Aston Martin. Bruce Gain reports from Geneva.


Up to 23,000 civil servants in Wales are set to take strike action at proposed job losses over the next few years.


Coca-Cola stops funding animal testing: PETA

Coca-Cola Co.  will no longer  fund or conduct animal experiments, animal rights group People  for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said on Thursday.


Large parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are covered by thick smog from Indonesian bush fires.


Bee Sports Columnist. A divisional title on the line against Anaheim at the Large Net this weekend, and, for the A's, it's still all about the Big Three.


Alan Trammell will manage the Detroit Tigers next season. Along with Trammell, the Tigers said Sunday they retained Kirk Gibson (bench), Bob Cluck (pitching), Bruce Fields (hitting), Lance Parrish (bullpen), Juan Samuel (third base) and Mick Kelleher (first base).


The bigger they are, the harder they (might) fall.


Does the 'Halo 2' effect threaten broadband?

The rapid growth in online game playing will put pressure on broadband networks to evolve, according to research published this week by Sandvine.


ABC Yanks 'Day Break' and 'Show Me the Money'

By The Associated Press  ABC has turned off the lights for "Day Break" and "Show Me the Money." The low-rated series airing back-to-back on Wednesday have been pulled by the network.


"I kept my promise, having won last year, of carrying Julia this year"  ESTONIANS took gold and silver at the world wife-carrying championships in Finland today, defying rain and exhaustion to stumble along a path with women clinging upside-down to their backs. via News.com.au


Getty Images Up for Sale, Could Fetch $1.5 Billion

Getty Images, the worldâs biggest supplier of pictures and video to media and advertising companies, has put itself on the auction block.


Rumsfeld makes a surprise trip to Iraq wishing soldiers Merry ...

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld paid a surprise visit to Mosul, Iraq to cheer up the troops on Christmas Eve and see those wounded in the attack.


Drum-beating supporters of presidential election winner Viktor Yushchenko blocked his defiant opponent from entering his prime ministerâs office as Ukraineâs bitter political tensions continued.


Veres tries comeback with artificial hip

A few small steps, sure, but certainly one giant leap for right-hander Dave Veres. The 40-year-old former closer who's been out of baseball for two years passed his first big test Friday in his quest to become the first major league pitcher to play with a prosthetic hip.


Bush Urges Iraqis to Vote, Lowers Expectations

President Bush on Wednesday urged  Iraqis to defy insurgents and vote in Sunday's elections and he  lowered expectations for the turnout amid violence that claimed  the lives of 37 U.S. troops.


Regulator surprised at size of UK boardroom cull

With four FTSE 100 chairmanships under his belt, Sir Christopher Hogg knows more than most about how the boards of British companies - but even he is nonplussed to learn that the number of executive directors has plummeted over the past five years.


America's new mainstream keeping US a step ahead

by Guy Garcia (Rayo) 320 pages, $24.95. A''new mainstream'' is evolving in the United States that will, in the view of journalist, novelist and Internet entrepreneur Guy Garcia, ''keep America


French officials say an initial accord is likely between the EU and Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme.


CBS Faces New Charges Over Discredited Bush Report

CBS News faced new charges of journalistic impropriety on Tuesday, a day after the network said it regretted using questionable documents in a report challenging President Bush's military service.


Manager Art Howe met with New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon and general manager Jim Duquette yesterday, one day after saying if the team planned to fire him, it should do it now. "When something should be announced, it will be announced," Howe said. "Nothing is being disclosed at this time. I take it one day at a time. It's ...


Egypt, Israel in Prisoner Deal - Egyptian Sources

Egypt and Israel have agreed to an exchange of prisoners -- Israeli businessman Azzam Azzam, jailed for spying in 1997, for six Egyptian students arrested in August, Egyptian security sources said on Sunday.


and Macau Chief Executive Edmund Ho visit the Ruins of St. Paul, a landmark monument to Christianity in the East, in Macau December 19, 2004.


IBM is going after Sharepoint, but with the wrong distribution model.


Obama not riled by Fox chief's word play

Sen. Barack Obama said Sunday he was not greatly offended by the Fox News chief's word play about his name that led Nevada Democrats to cancel a presidential debate hosted with the network.


A mortar barrage hammered the heavily fortified Green Zone and elsewhere in central Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least one person and underscoring the vulnerability of even Iraq's best-protected areas ahead of national elections.


Ready to wave goodbye to independence? SurfControl, the censorware firm, revealed today it had received a preliminary approach from a potential suitor.â¦


Spinti dai guadagni dei titoli petroliferi e minerari


The great firewall of China often fails to block banned words finds a US study of its effectiveness.


Iraq's interim prime minister warned yesterday that insurgents were trying to foment a sectarian war in the country, as 50 people were arrested over Sunday's twin car bomb attacks in Najaf and Kerbala which left 67 dead.


Bin Laden says U.S. seeks to exploit Iraq

Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden accused the United States of plotting to take control of Iraqi oil supplies and he urged Iraqis to reject efforts to rebuild a U.S.-backed national unity government.


Ford says has had approaches about Aston Martin

STUTTGART, Germany  - Potential buyers have   already approached Ford Motor Co F.N about its prestigious   British brand Aston Martin, a spokesman for the U.S. carmaker's   European group of premium brands said on Thursday.


Experts Reduce Estimate of India's HIV Population by Half

NEW DELHI, July 6 -- India's HIV population, thought to be the largest in the world, is actually half what experts had previously estimated, according to new figures released Friday by the country's Health Ministry.


Thunderbird Flies: Mozilla Spins off E-mail Client

Mozilla has launched MailCo, a for-profit subsidiary seeded with $3 million plus open-source software.


The dollar stayed in a holding pattern on  Thursday as investors looked to next week's meeting of the  Group of Seven economic powers for direction, particularly  hints on whether China would revalue its currency soon.


Transparency International ranks Nigeria third most corrupt nation

GLOBAL graft watchdog, Transparency International, yesterday ranked Nigeria as the third most corrupt country in the world, after Haiti and Bangladesh.


Option Says New Mobile Data Card to Launch in Nov.

Belgium's Option OPIN.BR said on  Wednesday it would launch a new wireless data card targeted at  the U.S. market in November.


Australia's alleged rush hour murderer has surgery

A Hells Angel biker accused of a deadly shooting spree in central Melbourne underwent surgery Thursday after surrendering himself to police following an Australia-wide manhunt.


Kaisey Kahe: Formula romance with a twist

Director Mohit Hussain chooses a contemporary subject to narrate the story of his debut film.


GLEN BOSS (Makybe Diva) first: "I could retire today and I'd be happy for the rest of my life. It was deja vu when they all went early.


Mystery ailment hits colonies worldwide British beekeepers are viewing the forthcoming opening of their hives with a certain amount of anxiety; unsure if their colonies have survived the winter.â¦


Gunmen stormed a Darfur prison, setting free at least 90 detainees, officials and local media said Monday as sporadic violence continued to erupt throughout the western Sudanese region.


Dredging Only Partially Successful Against Contaminants in Water

Dredging is useful for removing contaminated material from sediment, but can't eliminate the problem, a report says.


Microsoft Delivers Strong Growth and Includes a Sunny Forecast

The companyâs strong quarterly results and optimistic outlook suggests that a weakening economy will not slow it down.


A construction worker machine-drills his way through a cement wall in what was once a four-star restaurant in central Croatia.


Zimbabwe will collapse within six months, possibly leading to a state of emergency, says a report sent to aid workers.


Allchin peers into crystal ball, sees Windows Vista future

'Some of these apps are mind-bogglingly cool' Jim Allchin, Microsoft's outgoing Windows chief, has issued a rallying call to developers to Windows Vista, in an open letter emphasizing industry support for the delayed operating system.â¦


55-Million-Year-Old Trail Yields Identity of Amber Producer

Researchers have found a unique compound, similar to that of a modern tree resin, in amber.


Main Iraqi Sunni Party withdraws from January elections

BAGHDAD.âThe main Iraqi Sunni political grouping, the moderate Iraqi Islamic party (IIP), today withdrew its list of candidates for the January 30 elections, on a day once again full of violence in which 13 people died in an attack in Baghdad, DPA


Turkey denies systematic torture in its prisons as an EU envoy arrives to check its human rights record.


Tokyo's Nikkei average was up 0.18 percent by mid-morning on Wednesday, helped by Wall Street's higher finish, but gains were limited by nagging concerns over the global economic outlook due to surging oil prices.


State, top lenders will seek remedies to foreclosure woes

State officials and executives from leading mortgage lenders are expected to meet today to discuss possible remedies to Massachusetts' wave of foreclosures.


New from Codewalkers.com today: Take a look whether or not to migrate your Access data to MySQL and then how the migration can be done with the help of Navicat, a MySQL database administration GUI, in our newest tutorial.


A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip takes effect, with Palestinian rocket attacks to halt, as the Israeli army pulls out.


Lawmakers blast FDA drug safety oversight

U.S. lawmakers criticized the Food and Drug Administration's monitoring of the risks of the antibiotic Ketek (Sanofi-Aventis) and some other prescription drugs on Tuesday.


Colts.com. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Colts struggled throughout the first three quarters to stop the Tennessee Titans, and in the fourth quarter, score tied, they needed a big play.


THE flagship Boots store on Princes Street is to lose its dentistry and chiropody clinics as part of a nationwide cutback of services by the company.


Udine, 18:12 - CALCIO, UDINESE; MALESANI: INTER SI PUO' FERMARE

E' stata l'Udinese, un girone fa, l'ultima squadra a fermare in campionato l'Inter imponendo lo 0-0 ...


American Express said it was suing Visa USA and MasterCard International, along with eight banks, for damages stemming from anticompetitive practices that prevented American Express from issuing cards through US banks.


Fatah members abroad summoned back due to Arafat's illness: paper

Palestinian leadership has asked all the members of Yasser Arafat's Fatah faction living abroad to return to Ramallah due to Arafat's illness, Palestinian Communications Minister


MBNA Corp., a large credit card issuer, on Thursday said fourth-quarter profit rose, helped by improved credit quality.


The adapters can overheat and cause damage to the circuit board, according to a safety agency. WASHINGTON: IBM will recall about 225,000 AC power adapters for several models of its laptop computer because


Fox News Channel fires `News Watch' host

Fox News Channel has fired the host of its weekly "Fox News Watch" show that discusses the performance of the news media.


Ricardo Vaz Te's first-ever goal for Bolton sends his side into the FA Cup fifth round.


WASHINGTON: US airlines, after a Christmas weekend that snarled thousands of travellersâ holiday plans, will face a government review of whether they are living up to customer service commitments made five years ago, the US transportation departmentâs


Universal Studios is opening up a Harry Potter theme park in Florida — complete with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade village.


Hail To The Hills: Downhill Hikes Help Insulin Levels; Uphill ...

Hail to the hills of San Francisco, Heartbreak Hill in Boston, the Austrian Alps, the Colorado Rockies, skyscrapers with access to stairs, stair climbers at the gym and elliptical cross trainers.


A Serbian Directorâs Eye Remains Fixed on Uncomfortable Truths

He has been a Yugoslav and a Serb and worked under  Tito and Milosevic. So it makes  sense that the place where Goran Paskaljevic really likes to work is Ireland.


KARACHI, Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Two powerful bombs detonated next to a truck carrying former prime minister Benazir Bhutto late Thursday, just hours after she returned from exile to a triumphal homecoming. More than 120 people were killed and hundreds were wounded in one of Pakistan's worst episodes...


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


Prosecutors Ask To Use Old Allegations Against Jackson

LOS ANGELES -- Prosecutors in Michael Jackson's child molestation case want to introduce evidence that the singer has committed other sex crimes over the years that went uncharged.


Russian officials say traces of explosive have been found in the debris of one of two crashed airliners.


Venezuela's president attacks "plots" against his government and threatens action against a second TV channel.


Pezzotta, continueremo nostra mobilitazione per lo sviluppo


Rio Ferdinand saw his return to Manchester United colours overshadowed by defensive colleague Mikael Silvestre who powered home the goals that beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford.


Bolivia to ask U.S. to extradite former leader

Bolivia's top court has asked the government to start extradition proceedings against a former president who lives in self-exile in the United States, the attorney general said on Tuesday.


JERUSALEM - Israel and the Palestinians yesterday agreed on how to hold next month's election to replace Yasser Arafat â-he latest evidence of progress toward peace in the post-Arafat era.


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.


Kenya's anti-graft drive dismal - survey

Nairobi - Kenya's government had missed its best chance to stamp out rampant corruption and faced a tough task to regain credibility, Transparency International said yesterday on International Anti-corruption Day.


Dollar Rallies, But Real Money Sidelined

The dollar extended gains early in New  York on Tuesday as dealers continued to pare back bets against  the dollar in predominantly technical trading.


Prosecutor: Players, Fans To Be Held Accountable For Brawl

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Investigators are mulling whether to file criminal charges in connection with the brawl at Friday's Pacers-Pistons game, and neither player nor fan will be spared if prosecution is warranted, Oakland County's prosecutor said Monday.


The United States beat Brazil 2-1 in extra time to win the women's Olympic football tournament.


The Presidents of Azerbaijan and Moldova expressed their readiness to ...

The Presidents of Azerbaijan and Moldova expressed their readiness to foster cooperation within frames of the GUUAM, a group of former Soviet countries consisting of Georgia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and ...


Fiat chairman Luca di Montezemolo brushes off media speculation that the carmaker wants to scrap its partnership with General Motors.


Mibtel +0,43% e SP/Mib +0,45%, positive le europee


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


"Il momento e' delicato per il rinnovo dei patti"


Bolzano, 13:47 - SCI, CDM UOMINI: PALANDER VINCE GIGANTE ALTA BADIA

Kalle Palander ha vinto il gigante disputato in Alta Badia, valido per la Coppa del Mondo maschile d...


Spanish regulator slaps conditions on Endesa takeover

The Spanish financial market regulator CNE slapped conditions Wednesday on the takeover of Spain's biggest electricity group Endesa by the Italian energy group Enel and Spanish construction company Acciona.


Sen. Daniel Akaka faces a challenge in Saturday's Democratic primary from a congressman who wants voters to dump the 82-year-old lawmaker in favor of younger blood.


US to Give $23.5 Million for Palestinians

The Bush administration announced Wednesday that it would provide $23.5 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority to help conduct elections


North Korea test shook world, says U.N. nuclear chief

North Korea's nuclear test shook international safeguards and highlighted the need to wrest control of nuclear material processing from individual states, the chief of the U.N. atomic watchdog said on Tuesday.


Democratic governors plan to use new power

Democratic governors who will take over the majority of state capitols plan to use their newfound power to make changes and help put their party back in the White House.


Astronomers to gain more observing time WASHINGTON, June 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. National Radio Astronomy Observatory and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are joining forces to enhance astronomy.


Fed, Treasury see boost in easing mortgage rules

The top two U.S. economic policymakers told Congress on Thursday that allowing the biggest home finance companies to buy larger loans could ease mortgage market strains, but should be coupled with tighter regulation of the firms.


The United Federation of Planets has never looked so crisp and   full of dimension.


In the competitive, performance-driven world of money managers, David F. Swensen can boast of an extraordinary record.


"Ugly Betty" star America Ferrera was floored, literally, and Michael C. Hall of "Dexter" was flying high after netting Golden Globe nominations Thursday.


Città del Messico, 09:32 - CALCIO, MESSICO-PARAGUAY 0-1 IN AMICHEVOLE

Grazie ad una rete di Cardozo a un minuto dalla fine, il Paraguay ha battuto 1-0 il Messico in un'am...


Hyundai To Set Up Commercial Vehicle Joint Venture in China

"Hyundai Motor must tap China's commercial vehicle market to produce one million vehicles there in 2008," Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Mong-koo said at the signing ceremony held at Hyundai's main office in southern Seoul.


Satellite Spotters Glimpse Secrets, and Tell Them

Hobbyists uncover some of the deepest of the governmentâs secrets and share them on the Internet.


Udine, 19:05 - CALCIO, UDINESE: ECOGRAFIA OK PER DI NATALE

Tutto ok per l'attaccante dell'Udinese Di Natale.  L'ecografia al quale è stato sottoposto no...


Congressional Bill Imposes Prison Time Over 'Spyware'

The House on Thursday passed the second bill in three days that would outlaw "spyware," irritating software that quietly monitors the activities of Internet users.    It would add penalties of up to five years in prison for people convicted of installing such programs without a computer user's permission...


Microsoft faces new EU competition probe

The European Commission (EC) has launched another investigation into Microsoft - this time over plans to take over an anti-piracy software supplier.


The European Union is looking to join other parts of the world in efforts to slash energy consumption by pushing for an increased use of energy-saving light bulbs. European leaders agreed Friday to ask the EU's executive arm to work out a plan over the next two years on how to promote the use of energy-saving light bulbs, following the example of Australia, Chile and other countries phasing out incandescent lamps.


U.N. climate panel says humans cause global warming

The U.N. climate panel issued its toughest warning yet on Friday that human activities are to blame for global warming and projected a damaging, accelerating rise in temperatures in the 21st century.


Siamo all'opposizione, costruiamo alternativa vera


Fed Reserve president expects gradual rise in interest rates

The recent slowdown in growth and higher oil prices probably won't stop interest rates from rising, a senior Federal Reserve official said yesterday.


FDA deems unsafe certain impotence pills

WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers yesterday not to buy or use the supplements Actra-Rx or Yilishen because they contain an ingredient that could lower blood pressure to unsafe levels.


Iraq: Blackwater guards fired unprovoked

Iraqi investigators have a videotape that shows Blackwater USA guards opened fire against civilians without provocation in a shooting last week that left 11 people dead, a senior Iraqi official said Saturday. He said the case was referred to the Iraqi judiciary.


Blunkett's reputed lover threatens legal action against media

The woman reputed to be having an affair with Home Secretary David Blunkett threatened to take legal action against news media which refuse to respect her privacy.


Banned toxin found in wood floor finishes

A wood floor finish popular in the 1950s and 1960s may be a significant source of the banned, disease-causing pollutants known as PCBs, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.


Deutsche Telekom's  mobile  phone division, T-Mobile, said on Wednesday it won a deal to  sell Apple's  iPhone and said the price would be 399  euros ($558), as reported last week by Reuters.


Hurricane Ivan Aims for U.S. After Brushing Cuba

PINAR DEL RIO, Cuba  - Powerful Hurricane Ivan  churned into the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday on a track for the  U.S. coast after ripping off roofs and downing trees and power  lines as it grazed western Cuba.


The FA would back moves to bring in goal-line technology after a Spurs goal is wrongly ruled out at Old Trafford.


Donna decapitata: Ã¨ un delitto passionale

Sarebbe stata uccisa dal fidanzato la donna originaria di Nocera Inferiore il cui cadavere Ã¨ stato trovato oggi decapitato alla periferia di Ascoli Satriano (Foggia). La donna, Fedora Cavagna, di 32 anni, era scomparsa da Nocera il 20 dicembre scorso.


AT&T: College kids don't care about service brand

Blog: Research into WiFi service found the fastest of the free wins


Serie B: Torino ancora ko, Piacenza `corsaro` al Delle Alpi

La 7.a giornata del campionato di Serie B vede il secondo passo falso consecutivo del Torino, sconfitto in casa dal Piacenza per 1-0 al termine di una gara dove i granata hanno decisamente sprecato troppo per poi venire puniti nel piÃ¹ classico dei


Iraqis Have Mixed Emotions Over War Crimes Trials

Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says war crimes trials involving the inner circle of former leader Saddam Hussein are to begin next week.


The promise of a regional sports network that would televise Expos and Orioles games and funnel revenue to Peter Angelos enabled Washington to get the Expos.


Passaggio consegne potrebbe avvenire nel pomeriggio


It wasn't quite the semi-final match-up that the tournament organisers were expecting, but Pakistan's supporters didn't seem to mind one bit.


Hugh Grant says he's lost interest in acting and is heading into retirement. Grant, who plays heartthrob Daniel Cleaver in "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," was quoted Thursday by the Evening Standard's Metro magazine as saying film acting is a "miserable experience."


Parigi, 14:49 - CALCIO, IL REAL MADRID PROVA A TRATTENERE BECKHAM

Il presidente del Real Madrid, Ramon Calderon, non s'arrende. A Parigi, dove si apprestava ad assist...


US game maker Hasbro has debuted a board game based on the wheeling-and-dealing of Donald Trump, entrepreneur and host of NBC's The Apprentice.


Long-Necked Sea Monster Snuck Up on Victims

A long-necked sea reptile that lived millions of years ago in what is now China may have used its stiff neck to sneak up on unsuspecting prey and suck them in, scientists said on Friday.


UK police treating Litvinenko poisoning as murder

British police said on Wednesday they were now treating the death of poisoned former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko as murder, raising the stakes in an investigation that has extended from London to Moscow.


Serb leader raises national alarm over Bosnia

Serbia warned on Thursday it would defend Serb rights in Bosnia against Western-inspired threats with as much determination as it is applying to prevent the Western-inspired secession of its own Kosovo province.


Faster than you can say "bonus depreciation allowance," lawmakers adopted two tax bills this year that could have a significant impact on your taxes in 2004 and 2005.


Opening night at the stunning National Grand Theater is an acoustic and artistic success but the audience lays an egg


Bryan Robson has revealed his determination to retain the adulation of the West Brom fans by avoiding being a flop in his new role as manager at The Hawthorns.


The Israeli finance minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday retracted a threat to resign unless Prime Minister Ariel Sharon set a date for a referendum on plans to withdraw settlers from the Gaza Strip.


Briefing frenzy in Washington over Iran nuclear fear

A briefing war erupted in Washington yesterday over the threat posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions and how to counter them - a debate reminiscent of the countdown to the invasion of Iraq.


HK Leader to Take Aim at Growing Poverty in Address

Unable to tolerate a toothache any  longer, a jobless Hong Kong man tried to kill himself last week  as he could not afford to see a dentist.


Aussie newsman held 24-hour hostage in Iraq

An Australian journalist was taken hostage in Baghdad for 24 hours last weekend and was released unharmed, according to Foreign Minister Alexander Downer Monday.


Palermo, 14:55 - CALCIO, ZAMPARINI: KUZMANOVIC? CI SONO DS SCIACALLI

Cosa pensa il presidente del Palermo, Maurizio Zamparini, sul passaggio di Kuzmanovic alla Fiorentin...


If it's not tennis elbow, it may be "Wiiitis"

When Dr. Julio Bonis awoke one Sunday morning with a sore shoulder, he could not figure out what he had done. It felt like a sports injury, but he had been a bit of a couch potato lately.


Tom Glavine won for the first time in more than a month, and Jose Reyes flew around the bases for his first career inside-the-park home run as the Mets battered Brad Penny and the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-0 Thursday night.


Update 12: Delta Chief: Bankruptcy Still Possible

Delta Air Lines Inc. has a tentative pilot deal on concessions and much-needed breathing room, but hasn't detailed the progress of its crucial debt restructuring efforts.


Diana split with Dodi before death crash: friend

Weeks before her death Princess Diana said that her relationship with Dodi Fayed was finished, a jury heard Monday as the inquest into the couple's fatal car crash resumed.


Who's Behind the Gold Medalist's Mask? Gosh, an American!

Mariel Zagunis crushed Tan Xue of China, 15-9, in the final of the women's saber Tuesday, earning the first American gold in a recognized fencing event.


Silvestre's double goals help Man. United beat Liverpool

Silvestre became Man. United's hero as he scored twice to lift a 2-1 victory over Liverpool for home side when all eyes were on Rio Ferdinand as he returned after an eight-match ban on Monday.


Stunned Russians Bury School Siege Victims

Funeral processions filled the rainy streets of this southern Russian city Monday, carrying coffins large and small, as townspeople buried scores of victims of a carefully planned school siege that prosecutors linked to a Chechen rebel leader.


A small passenger plane crashed in an ice-covered lake in northern China seconds after takeoff Sunday, killing all 53 people aboard and two others on the ground, the government said.


Three American soldiers were killed Saturday in fighting in the western province of Anbar, the U.S. military said. They were the first U.S. fatalities reported in Iraq in four days and only the eighth so far this month.


Linux supplier Lindows has announced it has called a halt to the initial public offering of its common stock after filing for registration in April.


Oxford physicist David Deutsch invented quantum computing to prove the existence of parallel universes. So what does D-Wave's demo mean for the future of our world? A Wired News interview by Quinn Norton.


Hamas says Abbas seeks war as fighting erupts

President Mahmoud Abbas's security forces fired on a Hamas rally in the West Bank and gunbattles between the two Palestinian factions erupted in Gaza on Friday, prompting a top Hamas leader to accuse Abbas of starting a war.


Green shoots 63 to lead John Deere Classic

Australian Nathan Green wielded a hot putter on Friday rolling in eight birdies in a bogey-free round to seize a one-stroke lead midway through the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois.


Western observers say Georgian election broadly fair

Western election observers said on Sunday Georgia's presidential election was broadly fair and Washington urged the opposition, gathering in the capital to protest the result, to show restraint.


Police search three separate locations in their investigation into a series of stabbings in a County Tyrone village.


A weekly roundup of the buzz from the Sunday talk shows

Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.), author of a House plan to condition financing of the Iraq war on strict standards for troop readiness, acknowledged that the part of his proposal that would cut off funding is dead.


Beating drums and chanting "resign," supporters of apparent presidential winner Viktor Yushchenko blocked his election opponent from presiding at a Cabinet meeting Wednesday as tensions persisted in this former ...


Stanford will take countyâs trauma victims

Stanford University Medical Center will pick up where San Jose Medical Center leaves off in caring for trauma patients from Santa Cruz County.


Dutch Launch International Hunt for Syrian Suspect

Dutch authorities have launched an international hunt for a Syrian man they believe is the leader of a radical Muslim network, prosecutors said on Friday.


China expresses regret over Spielberg's resignation and accuses critics of 'ulterior motives'


Doors to manual Ryanair's online check-in service fails to ensure users submit confidential details across a secure connection. As a result, travellers are invited to send confidential data across an unencrypted link.â¦


Bay Path used the mercurial offense provided by quarterback Matt Anderson to defeat Shawsheen, 21-8, and win the first Vocational Football Championship Series final yesterday afternoon at Chelsea High School.


England captain David Beckham has revealed that he deliberately got himself booked against Wales on Saturday. The Real Madrid star was cautioned for a foul on Ben Thatcher late in the game, and he will now


A Hong Kong company has developed a virtual girlfriend for cell phones with video capability. Also: RealNetworks offers paid internet content & hellip;.Vodafone, Nokia team up to simplify mobile software & hellip;. and more.


By Helen Huntley, St. Petersburg Times, Fla.  Dec. 9--Jabil Circuit's top executives did not issue themselves backdated  stock options or try to get others to issue them, according to an internal  company investigation released Friday.


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MILANO - Per Alessandro Gaucci, figlio del presidente del Perugia Luciano, 17 societa' di serie B sono dalla parte di Adriano Galliani per una rielezione alla presidenza della Lega calcio. "Bari e Ascoli non


Shawn Green homered on a two-out, 0-2 pitch off Shawn Chacon in the ninth inning Sunday, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 by overcoming a five-run deficit for the second time in three games.


Democrats call a truce in 2008 campaign fight

JOHNSTON, Iowa  - Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and the other Democratic presidential contenders called a brief truce in their campaign-trail battles on Thursday during a polite Iowa debate that focused on the economy and featured few disagreements.


Certain Immune Genes Key in Fighting HIV

Scientists have identified human immune system genes that may play an important role in fighting HIV, says a study in the Dec. 9 issue of Nature.


A parachute failed to open as NASA's Genesis space capsule plunged back to Earth on Wednesday, causing it to take a tragic tumble from the heavens that buried it in the desert


Culpepper No Longer Lets Big Mistakes Hurt Big Plays

The statistics are mind-boggling: Minnesota quarterback Daunte Culpepper has 19 touchdowns in 6 games, offset by only three interceptions; leads the NFL in passer


President Bush signs a law offering support for human rights groups in North Korea and refugees who leave.


com October 7, 2004, 4:00 AM PT. There's no doubt the Internet will continue to make its mark in the world of business and technology.


Mumbai: Reliance shares got off to a solid start on Tuesday ahead of a key board meeting of the conglomerate's utility, as traders expect the Ambani brothers who run the country's top private sector group to bury their differences.


Randy Johnson threw 52 pitches in batting practice against Arizona Diamondbacks prospects Saturday and wants to pitch in an exhibition game this month.


Threats of violence never materialize, but problems remain


Campina, Arla agree to merge to form largest dairy cooperative

LONDON, December 8  - European dairy firms, Arla Foods AmbA (ARU.ISE) and Campina BV, have agreed to merge and form the worldâs largest farmer owned dairy cooperative.


Former Pakistan leader tries to persuade Congress to support her return to power.


A 24-year-old actor imprisoned in Pakistan for nearly three years came home Sunday to tears and hugs at Los Angeles International Airport.


Belarus apparently votes to end term limits

Voters in Belarus appear to have approved a referendum that will scrap term limits and allow the country's authoritarian leader to seek a third term in office.


Mets to pitch Maine instead of injured El Duque

Rookie John Maine will take the mound for the New York Mets in Wednesday's opener of their playoff series against the Dodgers after Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez was scrubbed because of a torn calf muscle.


Chinese Muslims express frustration after ethnic violence

She lives 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the scene of the bloodshed, but the Muslim restaurant owner was sure she knew what happened when violence erupted between Muslim Hui and members of China's Han majority.


Heath Ledger's family joined celebrities and other mourners Saturday to bid farewell to the actor at a memorial service in his Australian hometown that began with a haunting Aboriginal dirge.


The days when Henry Ford could offer one model of car in one color are long gone.


Airplane maker Airbus Industrie blamed American Airlines in court papers for "improper" flight operations that it said caused Flight 587 to crash in 2001, killing 265 people.


BAGHDAD Militiamen loyal to the rebel cleric Moktada al-Sadr surrendered hundreds of weapons Monday, in what appeared to be an encouraging first step in a deal with the Iraqi government and the American military to end months of fighting in the eastern


British foot and mouth case confirmed: reports

British government sources confirmed a suspected outbreak of foot and mouth disease on a cattle farm in southern England on Wednesday, according to reports on BBC and Sky television.


Liverpool go fifth in the Premiership with a 2-1 win at Norwich.


Microsoft to buy enterprise chat provider Parlano

Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday it will acquire a Chicago-based provider of enterprise group chat software to bo...


DURHAM, North Carolina (Sports Network) - Alvin Pearman ran  for 223 yards and a touchdown on 38 carries and Wali Lundy  added two touchdown runs to lead 14th-ranked Virginia to a  37-16 win over Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference at Wallace  Wade Stadium.


Stocks, sterling falls as N.Rock woes deepen

Asian and European stocks fell on Monday while sterling hit a one-year low as concerns over financing for banks grew after UK mortgage lender Northern Rock  tapped the Bank of England for an emergency loan last week.


A Death Intrudes on Reality Television's Casino Life

When the Discovery channel's "American Casino" begins its second season, it will be without Michael Tata, who died halfway through the first season.


The head of the National League of Cities has outlined his plans for the upcoming year at a conference in Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Star reported.


Three airline terror suspects due in British court

Three suspects charged in connection with an alleged plot to blow up US-bound passenger jets from Britain were set to appear in court.


RSA: Identity theft remains top consumer complaint

Identity theft topped the FTC's 2006 list of consumer complaints.


Microsoft's newest offspring is called Surface, a tabletop operating system designed to turn an ordinary table into a dynamic surface that facilitates interaction with digital content through natural gestures and touch.


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British organic food sales up 22 percent in 2006

Organic product sales in Britain grew 22 percent in 2006 from 2005, challenging the country's capacity to meet domestic demand for organic goods, a report published Saturday said.


Women in northern Sri Lanka who survived the tsunami need help to pick up the pieces, reports the BBC's Frances Harrison.


A new Christian video game spurs boycott calls, with critics calling it "both the Inquisition and the Crusades".


Motorola Inc., the world's second-largest mobile phone maker, said on Tuesday it expects to sustain strong sales growth in the second half of 2004 thanks to new handsets with innovative designs and features.


George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon are in Cannes for the world premiere of Ocean's Thirteen.


Two men are found guilty of a father's murder in Aberdeen and a third of culpable homicide.


BAE Systems rocked by US anti-corruption probe

The US Department of Justice on Tuesday launched an anti-corruption probe into BAE Systems amid allegations the British arms maker paid bribes to secure contracts in Saudi Arabia in the 1980s.


Music Industry To Sue 'Major File-Sharers'

British record companies trade association the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) has announced it is to begin a rolling programme of legal action against 'major filesharers' who illegally make copyright music available to millions of people across the


Bank of America to cut 650 jobs, sell a brokerage

Bank of America Corp  said on Tuesday it would eliminate 650 corporate and investment banking jobs and sell its prime brokerage unit, as the second-largest U.S. bank retrenches in the face of difficult credit market conditions.


Eyewitness to history: Billings woman recalls 1941 attack

For Bette Beck and her parents, nothing was out of the ordinary in their Honolulu residential neighborhood. When loud explosions were heard from the direction of Pearl Harbor just before 8


Country Music Hall to induct Vince Gill, others

NASHVILLE, Tennessee  - Country music star Vince Gill, singer-songwriter Mel Tillis and TV personality Ralph Emery will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in October, an industry group said on Tuesday.


The NHS 24 helpline is to be sued for Â£200,000 by the family of a schoolgirl who died of meningitis.


âThe Moment of Truth,â Foxâs new game show passed its own first test with flying colors, drawing particularly impressive ratings in its debut on Wednesday at 9 p.m.


Iranian parliament passes bill backing uranium enrichment

TEHERAN - The Iranian parliament on Sunday passed a bill backing the resumption of uranium enrichment, just as the international community is pushing Tehran to end the practice permanently.


Turkey's PM Erdogan visits Brussels to put his case for Turkey to start formal talks on joining the EU.


Store's fans protest name change in Chicago

Amelia James would consider it an  insult to her grandmother to shop at the former Marshall  Field's department store, a beloved Chicago institution renamed  Macy's on Saturday to the dismay of many ardent shoppers.


Behind placid Great Hall, real debate at China's annual congress

An arena for limited political action thrives behind closed doors, and at lower levels of government.


Actor Takes Center Stage as Disney Trial Grinds On

The actor Sidney Poitier became a witness in the trial of a suit against Walt Disney directors on Tuesday, and in so doing, he transformed a Delaware courtroom


Poland's president on Wednesday led muted ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the declaration of martial law by communist-era authorities as prosecutors pushed ahead with a case against the former leader ...Comment


Braves beat Brewers to snap three-game skid

Andruw Jones hit his 350th Major League home run to help Atlanta beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Monday and end the Braves' three-game slide.


Athletics: Dominant Phillips takes long jump gold

ATHENS - Dwight Phillips of the United States completed a hat-trick of global long jump titles when he crushed the field with his opening leap in Thursday's final to win Olympic gold.


Half of Viagra tablets sold on the Internet are fake, research suggests.


Second Thoughts for a Designer of Software That Aids Conservation

Some believe that simpler rules may be more effective than computer models when it comes to protecting the environment.


Australia are unlikely to tour Pakistan in March because of security fears.


Asian stock markets had a strong, if volatile, year with China leading the pack as investors bet on the region's continued growth prospects.


Web services that plumb for consumer views, helpful and hurtful.


Update 8: Justice Dept. Cracks Down Internet Crime

The Justice Department on Wednesday shut down a network allegedly used to illegally share copyrighted music, movies, software and games and, separately, has embarked a nationwide campaign against purveyors of e-mail "spam.


Cuba's communist government freed dissident writer Raul Rivero from prison Tuesday, the latest in a series of releases apparently aimed at cleaning up the island's human rights record.


Twenty-four Britons dead in Asia quake, tidal wave disaster

A total of 24 Britons have been confirmed dead in the tidal wave disaster that swept Asian coastlines following a massive undersea earthquake, the Foreign Office said.


I know itâs hard to believe, but during the past 12 months I sometimes went two or three weeks in a row without finding anything to mock, deflate or be disappointed by.


Britain: Weapons Report Proves Hussein Was a Threat

Britain says a CIA report that concludes Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction before the US-led invasion last year nonetheless confirms that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein posed a threat that could not be ignored.


Nextel Wins More Credits in Airwaves Plan

U.S. communications regulators on Wednesday approved $452 million in additional credits for airwaves that Nextel Communications Inc.  would return as part of a spectrum swap aimed at ending interference with public safety communications.


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Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, the US buy-out giant, last night agreed to buy Masonite International, a Canadian door products manufacturer, for about C$3.1bn (US$2.5bn) in cash.


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The East Room is the largest in the White House, and it serves as a stage for some of the mansion's most scripted events: diplomatic receptions, state funerals, prime-time news conferences.


On the morning after Led Zeppelin's long-awaited reunion concert, the music reviewers were already   calling for more.


Israelis, Palestinians seem to be digging in

Israeli aircraft struck more targets in the Gaza Strip on Friday as the army massed an armored force in apparent preparation for a major military operation


Chelsea have resilience to tame Ronaldinho

Surrey's stockbroker belt has seen its average income raised even higher by the influx of Chelsea footballers to bijou pads around the club's new Cobham training complex and, at about 11.15


Canadian aluminum producer Alcan Inc. reported Thursday that it is in advanced discussions with Ferroatlantica for the sale of its ferroalloy division, Pechiney Electrometallurgie.


Beckham free to carry on as England skipper

David Beckham's future as England captain is assured after the Football Association (FA) made it clear there would be no action taken against him over his admission that he had deliberately fouled an opponent to get a convenient yellow card.


Acer and Gateway one big, happy family at CES

Just a few months after Acer's purchase of the American PC maker, the two companies are functioning as one.


Eighteen people have been confirmed dead and seven others remain missing as a result of Typhoon Meari, which swept through Japan and weakened into an extra-tropical depression around noon (local time).


Boys are less keen to go to university than their female counterparts, a survey suggests.


Drury's 2 Points Help Rangers Top Sharks

Chris Drury scores a power-play goal and adds an assist for the Rangers in a 3-1 victory over the Sharks on Sunday.


Carter Says Bush Exploited Sept. 11 Attacks

President Bush has exploited the Sept. 11 attacks for political gain, former president Jimmy Carter said in an interview published on Monday.


Bryant explodes for 48 as Lakers down Raptors

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant set a new season high with 48 points just three days after pouring in 42, as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 117-99, at Staples Center.


Greenspan Has Kind Words for a Predecessor

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan praised predecessor Paul Volcker for being willing a quarter-century ago to ratchet up interest rates to end a long bout of dangerous inflation.


Accorsi Never Stopped Believing in Manning

Ernie Accorsi was convinced that Eli Manning, a young quarterback from Ole Miss who was the son and brother of N.F.L. quarterbacks, would lead the Giants to a championship.


Former Fulham boss Chris Coleman has been offered the vacant coach's job at Spanish club Real Sociedad.


'Jackal' Accomplice Acquitted of Bombings

A German court acquitted the suspected  right-hand man of international guerrilla "Carlos the Jackal"  Monday of charges that he took part in deadly bomb attacks in  France more than 20 years ago.


A 14-foot pet python crushed its owner to death, authorities said Tuesday after finding the snake loose in a southern Indiana shed with the man's body.


The Reliance Board met today and gave the go-ahead for the buyback of shares from stockholders at Rs 570 per share, making it India's largest equity buyback.


Iran Press: Agencies Developing Ways to Filter Internet

Text of report by Iranian newspaper Keyhan on 15 August "We seriously try to filter undesirable internet content.


New restrictions on baggage at some UK airports could confuse passengers, it is feared.


Ivory Coast Army Pulls Back as French Troops Land

The commander of Ivory Coast's ground  offensive against rebels in the north ordered troops to  withdraw from the frontline on Sunday as France flew in more  soldiers to its West African former colony.


CHIBA, JAPAN -- Two companies supporting the Blu-ray Disc optical disc format unveiled prototype players at the Ceatec 2004 exhibition, taking place here this week.


Tribal Rivalry Boils Over After Kenyan Election

The dubious conclusion of the most fiercely fought election in Kenyaâs history has pitched the country into chaos.


LG Electronics unveils worldâs first terrestrial DMB-receiving ...

South Korean mobile handset maker LG Electronics has unveiled the worldâs first terrestrial digital multimedia broadcast-receiving mobile phone.


UK Helicopter Crashes in Czech Republic, Crew Reported Dead

A British Army helicopter crashed in the Czech Republic during a military exercise, Czech Army spokeswoman Sabina Introvicova said.


Valderrama, Spain - Overnight leader Sergio Garcia came back from a disastrous start to his second round of the Volvo Masters to keep himself atop the leaderboard here on Friday.


British Airways shares rise 4% after Merrill Lynch says Heathrow's new Terminal Five will boost the airline.


State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, whose investigations have shaken the nation's financial institutions, said Tuesday he will run for governor of New York in 2006.


Benazir Bhutto's party was to discuss a successor to the slain Pakistani opposition leader on Sunday and decide whether to contest an election due in little over a week, as controversy swirled about exactly how she died.


US Supreme Court case could change patent law

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could make it harder to obtain patents, with technology giants Microsoft Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. supporting a change.


Jonathan Falwell on What's Next for Dad's Church

As the heir apparent to Jerry Falwell's church, son Jonathan expects to be less directly involved in politics.


President Bush on Friday named seven more members to the commission investigating the treatment of wounded veterans.


"It should improve their internal efficiency and give new opportunities moving more into the services world, where naturally software is very important."  The world's biggest mobile handset firm, Nokia, has announced a reorganisation aimed at taking advantage of future growth areas and increasing its efficiency. via Manawatu Evening Standard


Creating Web apps at iPhone Developer Camp

Blog: About 300 developers, testers, designers and people with or without an iPhone work on new Web applications.


Sprint Nextel Corp  named Embarq  Corp  CEO Dan Hesse as its new president and chief  executive on Tuesday, hoping the telecom veteran can help the  No. 3 U.S. mobile service provider turn around its business.


The BBC's Mike Baker reports from  schools that are trying to recover from the tsunami devastation.


The Proactiv sob sell has galvanized even people who rarely have blemishes to become, well, proactive about their skin.


Defence and aerospace group BAE Systems declines to comment on a report that it will sell its 20% stake in Airbus later this week.


BERLIN - German authorities confirmed yesterday that they have dropped their efforts to seek the extradition of 13 CIA operatives charged in the kidnapping of a German citizen in the Balkans four years ago. German Justice Ministry officials said they would not formally press the US government to hand over the agents after US officials made clear in recent weeks ...


At least 10 people are killed in clashes between insurgents and government forces in a suburb of the Somali capital.


Torii Hunter and Joe Mauer each drive in two runs to help Minnesota beat the reeling New York Mets, 6-2, on Wednesday.


Protesters vow to hound Hungarian PM until local polls

Hungary's prime minister has again insisted he will not resign after days of demonstrations even as his opponents promised more anti-government rallies ahead of municipal elections next Sunday.


U.S. retail gasoline prices jumped almost a nickel over the last week to the highest level in a month as tight motor fuel supplies threatened to send pump costs higher, the government said on Tuesday.


Thieves put a towel over an 88-year-old woman's head as they ransack her home in County Armagh.


Global warming could strain the Northeast's power grid, farms, forests and marine fisheries by the next century unless carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by 3 percent each year, according to a report released Wednesday.


'Grand Theft Auto' meets Google Street View

Blog: Hackers offer their take on Google's Street View feature.


U.S. jury convicts three in Islamic charity case

Three Arabs who raised nearly $2 million for an Islamic charity were convicted of defrauding the U.S. government by using the tax-free donations to support holy war and holy warriors, prosecutors said on Friday.


CONAKRY -- President Lansana Conte declared a state of emergency in Guinea yesterday, saying he had ordered the army to "take all necessary measures" to restore order after three days of violent protests. At least 27 people have been killed. Amid the rioting and clashes with security forces, the West African country's major trade unions called for Conte to step ...


Via libera dal Consiglio dei ministri al decreto legge che modifica la Bossi-Fini. Lâarticolo 1 del provvedimento assegna ai giudici di pace la competenza sulla convalida dei provvedimenti di espulsione.


OPEC sends conflicting signal on need for deeper cut

OPEC ministers sent conflicting signals on Saturday on whether the group needed to reduce oil production further to bring markets back into equilibrium.


As many as 30,000 well-trained terrorists are actively operating throughout Iraq at the behest of former regime leaders based in Syria, Iraq's intelligence chief said in Wednesday edition of a pan-Arab newspaper.


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

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


Lyon moves into familiar position atop the table

Lyon, France (Sports Network) - Olympique Lyon is used to being atop the French Ligue 1 table. The three-time defending champions haven't had the luxury of holding the top position this season, but after 10 matches they are finally on familiar ground.


Richard Hamilton is considered to be one of the best mid-range shooters in the NBA. But the Detroit Pistons shooting guard's misfiring on Thursday night earned him recognition like no other. Hamilton became the first player in NBA history to lead his team in scoring without making a field goal, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.


Blog: Rep. Dennis Kucinich, the 2008 presidential candidate from Ohio, launches campaign aimed at giving war opponents another means of reaching the White House and Congress.


European Antitrust Regulators Raid Large Drug Makers

European regulators raided some of the continentâs biggest drug makers in an inquiry over whether patent disputes and lawsuits are keeping generic products off the market.


Neurologists urge caution upon reports of a successful therapy.


Toys 'R' Us posts profit but sales off 3.9%

NEWARK -- Toys "R" Us Inc. swung to a profit in the second quarter, boosted by a reversal of $200 million in income tax reserves, but overall sales fell 3.9 percent and its US toy business posted a big operating loss.


Snap-on Parts Didnât Click Together for Boeing Jet

Plug and play â a popular concept that allows buyers of computers and electronic games to avoid frustrating assembly â is proving hard to pull off for Boeing.


Description: NPR's Phillip Martin talks with Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Charles, who is in Kingston, Jamaica, about the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan.


Extradited Briton in court over massive Kent cash heist

A 29-year-old man who was extradited from Morocco in connection with Britain's biggest cash robbery appeared in court Friday on charges relating to the 53-million-pound heist.


UPDATE: Australia's ANZ Expects Record FY Profit

MELBOURNE (Dow Jones)--Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (ANZ.AU) said Tuesday that the nation's third-biggest lender still expects to deliver a record profit


President George W Bush outlines his budget for 2005, pledging to halve the US deficit in five years.


The Bush administration is urging a former White House political director to ignore a subpoena and not testify before Congress about the firings of federal prosecutors, her lawyer says.


Iran and European nations reached a provisional agreement over Iran's nuclear program at talks aimed at avoiding a U.N. showdown, but all parties involved still must approve it, Iran's chief negotiator said Sunday.


Musharraf rejects U.N. inquiry on Bhutto

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf ruled out a U.N. inquiry into the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, as demanded by her party, saying that Pakistan should not be compared to Lebanon.


The UK's leading supermarket chain sees sales, excluding petrol, rise by 7.6% over the Christmas holiday period.


Studies Add to 'Fat-but-Fit' Debate for Women

Obese women can ward off heart disease if they exercise. But they place themselves at a higher risk of diabetes if they don't lose weight.


Toronto Raptors point guard Alvin Williams lost his starting job because of an injured right knee. Now, he's worried he might need season-ending surgery.


White House ally working against Bush policy

A powerhouse Republican lobbying firm with close ties to the White House has begun a public campaign to undermine the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, CNN has confirmed.


Mauresmo and Sharapova storm into WTA Championship semi-finals

LOS ANGELES: Amelie Mauresmo and Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova qualified for the semi-finals in the WTA Championship, keeping alive Mauresmoâs bid to take away the number 1 ranking from Lindsay Davenport in season finale.


Storms, tornado kill 14 in central Florida

ORLANDO, Florida  - Severe thunderstorms and at least one tornado killed 14 people on Friday when they ripped through Florida in the dead of night, tearing homes to shreds, toppling heavy trucks and leaving a trail of rubble.


Secret Complex Exists Underneath Belgrade

A probe into the mysterious shooting of two soldiers has revealed the existence beneath the Serbian capital of a secret communist-era network of tunnels and bunkers that could have served as recent hideouts for some of the world's most-wanted war crimes suspects.


After months of speculation, the immediate future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone should be decided in the next 48 hours.


Udinese: Di Michele sul rigore parato 'Emozione unica'

L'attaccante dell'Udinese, David Di Michele (autore di una doppietta e di un rigore parato dopo aver sosituito il portiere Handanovic espulso nel finale) ha commentato il pirotecnico 4-5 di Lecce in coppa Italia: "Sono felicissimo.


Rivals Clash on Iraq, Economy and Health in Second Debate

President Bush defended his economic record and his decision to invade Iraq, while John Kerry said that Mr. Bush lacked the record to justify re-election.


Pakistanis arrest four militant suspects

Security forces following up on a raid that killed a top al-Qaeda fugitive arrested four more suspected extremists Monday, and Pakistan's president predicted the investigation would lead to more high-profile militants.


NEW YORK - A lot of people say Michael Ovitz was overpaid at Walt Disney Company. These critics dwell on the superficial, noting, for instance, that he worked at the company just 14 months and was paid $140 million when he quit.


Thursday's European papers are dominated by comment on the implications of the political breakthrough in Ukraine.


Tiger Woods was three shots clear and five under par today after the first round of the Japan Golf Tour's Dunlop Phoenix Tournament.


Priest Holmes consulted with doctors and team officials Wednesday amid signs the star running back may be done for the year.


CBI cuts its growth forecast for British economy

More bad news about the health of the UK economy emerged on Thursday as the Confederation of British Industry cut its GDP forecast for this and next year


Official: Mo. boy guarded fellow captive

Abducted teen Shawn Hornbeck was ordered to guard fellow captive Ben Ownby and hide him from police when they were repeatedly left alone in their captor's apartment, an official close to the investigation told The Associated Press on Thursday.


A shocking expose hit the Street last week about one of the best-loved, most all-American companies out there: Fannie Mae, the mortgage and financial services giant.


DetroitÂs big rebates and interest-free financing deals have strengthened car sales for the last three years. But they have also eroded the resale value of many American automotive brands.


Clarkson shelves tour due to low ticket sales

Singer Kelly Clarkson, the  "American Idol" winner who went on to win two Grammys in 2006,  has canceled plans for a summer tour due to disappointing  ticket sales.


Five leaders who have, um...led the way The winners of the 2006 US National Medals of Technology have been announced. The laureates will be honoured by President Bush in a joint ceremony with the 2005 medallists at the White House on 27 July.â¦


Father: Plot suspect not in 'right mind'

The father of a man accused in a terrorism plot to blow up Chicago's Sears Tower said Saturday he was at a loss to explain how his son was suspected of leading such a group.


Russian Soyuz capsule carrying Russian-US crew lands in Kazakh ...

Looking tired but elated, a Russian-US crew completed a six-month mission in space early Sunday with an on-target and on-time landing in the steppes of Kazakhstan.


Cyclists find fast track as competition begins

ATHENS, Greece -- Erin Mirabella of the United States predicted a fast track for the opening day of track cycling competition at the Olympic Velodrome on Friday.


The investigation into firings of several U.S. attorneys has been expanded into the hiring practices at the U.S. Justice Department.  The probe now includes the Justice Department's civil rights branch and its programs for new lawyers, The Washington Post reported Thursday.


It was a rough start and solid finish for The Rocket. Next stop: Houston. Pitching for the Triple-A Round Rock Express in the final tuneup before his return to the Astros, Roger Clemens gave up three runs on three hits in the first inning before settling into a big-league groove Friday night against the New Orleans Zephyrs.


Bulgarian cargo ship sinks in Sea of Azov

A Bulgarian cargo ship with 11 seamen on board sank in rough weather in the Sea of Azov on the border between Russia and Ukraine on Thursday, the Bulgarian coastguard said.


La Russa Says Canseco Boasted of 'Helper'

Jose Canseco bragged about not having to work out as hard as other players on the Oakland Athletics because he had a "helper," his former manager, Tony La Russa, said in an interview with "60 Minutes Wednesday."


Blogs Abuzz with Gossip in Caustic U.S. Campaign

The U.S. presidential campaign between George W. Bush and John Kerry has prompted a frenzy of gossip and conspiracy theories among Internet bloggers, hybrid online sites that blend news, gossip and opinion.


Summer means barbecue to many people. In today's Lean Plate Club column learn the origin of this lip-smacking food and discover how closely it's tied to our nation's history. And no, barbecue doesn't have to be as calorically damaging as you might expect. Also, learn some easy tips for reducing...


Microsoft roiled the gaming world Thursday by taking a $1 billion charge to take care of problems with its Xbox 360. NEWSWEEK's N'gai Croal talks to Xbox chief Peter Moore about the decision.


By ARIZONA DAILY STAR  A wildfire that burned about 1,190 acres in the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge was contained Sunday evening, the Arizona State Land Department said.


Experts Say Eruption of Mount Saint Helens is Imminent

Federal officials have stepped up the alert level on Mount Saint Helens in southwestern Washington state. The Level Three alert indicates a possible threat to life and property.


Sharon appears to have majority for parliament vote on Gaza ...

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has locked up enough support to win a scheduled parliamentary vote on his Gaza withdrawal plan, but is deeply concerned about growing fissures within the ruling Likud Party, aides said Thursday.


WASHINGTON -- The US military said yesterday it believes a suicide bomber penetrated an Army base in northern Iraq and set off the explosion on Tuesday that killed 21 people, including 18 Americans.


Blog: Taking a look at a new entrant into the online music scene.


Homeland Security's Automated Targeting System tracks all international travelers and ranks their risks, secretly storing the results for four decades. And it's been going on for years. In 27B Stroke 6.


Foul-mouthed radio personality Howard Stern has another Powell to reckon with: Secretary of State Colin Powell. The nation's top diplomat came to the defense of his son, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell, after Stern said the younger Powell only got the job because of his family name.


Swiss authorities are bringing the city's public conveniences up to scratch — at a cost of $13 million for just 35 new toilets, Swiss daily Le Matin reported Tuesday.


Music Review | Neil Young: Old Black and Other Old Friends

Neil Youngâs current tour plants him in smaller and older theaters than he is used to, allowing fewer people listen to his acoustic and electric sets more closely.


California passes bill easing cable rules

California's legislature passed a   bill on Thursday night aimed at increasing competition among   cable television providers and easing the ability of telephone   companies to enter the market.


Google search rivals full of sound and fury

Signifying nothing Analysis The rumor hit the web early this month. Citing an anonymous source, TechCrunchâs Michael Arrington reported that Microsoft was putting together some sort of uber search team at its Silicon Valley outpost in Mountain View, California. Gathering at least twenty ârock starâ developers - including 23-year-old wunderkind Sanaz Ahari â and putting them to work on a ânext-generationâ search platform, Microsoft was intent on challenging the webâs runaway search leader in its own backyard.â¦


If all goes according to plan, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will sit down next month with the foreign ministers of Iran and North Korea -- two "axis of evil" nations that the Bush administration has long shunned. And after criticizing her predecessors for pointless diplomatic shuttling in the...


Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas continue talks for a second day  in an effort to avert civil war.


UPDATE 1-Zimbabwe rescinds England media ban

Zimbabwe have rescinded a ban on British journalists wanting to cover a five-match cricket tour by England, a senior official at the department of information and publicity said on Thursday.


Hamas captures major Fatah compound in Gaza

Hamas fighters on Thursday captured one of the last Gaza City bastions of forces loyal to Western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.


TEGUCIGALPA -- Authorities yesterday announced the arrest of two additional suspects in an attack on bus that killed 28 passengers and wounded 14, while thousands of soldiers searched for more of the gunmen and families buried the victims. Six children and 22 adults died Thursday when suspected gang members wielding assault rifles cornered a city bus in the San Pedro ...


Nocturnal Rites To Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Early Albums Reissue

Century Media will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES with the release of a double-CD set containing their first two albums, due on February 21, 2005.


WHO to recommend ways to reduce harm of alcohol

World Health Organization (WHO) experts  will recommend ways to fight dangers linked to alcohol,  including heart and liver disease, road accidents, suicides and  sexually-transmitted infections, a spokeswoman said on Friday.


'Total abdication of responsibility'; Mortality rate from C. difficile five times higher than previously believed. Quebec's Health Department has acted negligently in its handling of the deadly C. difficile


U.S. population to top 300 million this month

Some time this month, the number of Americans will surpass 300 million, a milestone that raises environmental impact questions for the only major industrial nation whose population is increasing substantially.


Time to rename the zapper? Broadcom, manufacturer of set-top box chip sets and Qualcomm annoyer, has added Bluetooth to its set-top box reference platform; which should see the death of the infrared remote control within a couple of years.â¦


Hollywood Screenwriters Weigh a Real-Life Revolution at the Ballot Box

The Writers Guild of America, West, will choose a new president Tuesday in a hotly contested election that has broad implications for the union's future.


British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday urged rich nations to keep their promises of financial aid to Africa, saying failure to do so could threaten the continent's march toward prosperity and democracy.


Schumacher wins Italy GP, vows to retire

Michael Schumacher announced his retirement from Formula One on Sunday, moments after the seven-time world champion won the Italian Grand Prix.


By Andy Mead, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky.  Jun.


Petrol bombs are thrown during a disturbance in north Belfast involving two groups, police say.


Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Monday announced plans to build several nuclear power plants, joining several Arab countries in the Middle East with nuclear intentions


The CQPolitics Interview: Dennis Kucinich

Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich of Ohio this week became the second officeholder to announce a bid for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. And since the other candidate is retiring Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, Kucinich is the first member of Congress to officially enter the DemocratsÃ¢ÂÂ presidential sweepstakes.


Aimed at making cheaper PCs, Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled low-cost Windows XP Starter Edition operating systems in India in Hindi targetting the first-time home users.


Bobby Abreu finished off the Devil Rays all by himself — in the first inning.


A Gore Fest, With Overtones of Iraq and TV

James Wan's sadistic, Halloween-ready gore fest suggests a reality television competition like "Fear Factor," carried to the nth degree of cruelty.


Report: E-voting woes could stall S.F. election tally

Questions over the reliability of optical scan ballots, which are marked and scanned like a standardized test, could slow down the vote-counting process, according to election officials.


Actress Faye Dunaway said she would have considered being on a reality TV show if they were around at the start of her career. Honest.


Hezbollah, Israel accept UN mediation on prisoners: Annan

UN chief Kofi Annan said that Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah which fought a fierce month-long war have accepted United Nations mediation on two captured Israeli soldiers.


Strong Holiday Season Lifts Amazonâs Revenue

The online retailerâs revenue was up 42 percent in its fourth quarter and its profits more than doubled, but its profit margins were lower.


Debutant Voronin shines as Liverpool beat Bremen

Ukraine striker Andriy Voronin scored twice to shine on his Liverpool debut as the Premier League side enjoyed a 3-2 friendly win over Bundesliga team Werder Bremen on Tuesday.


Low-Level Cease-Fire Talks Begin in Gaza

Israeli and Palestinian security officials have begun indirect contacts aimed at ending a major Israeli offensive in northern Gaza, an Israeli military official said Tuesday, but the claim was denied by the Palestinians.


ComScore: Last Week Saw Strong Online Shopping

Online sales grew 25 percent in the last shopping week before Christmas.


U.S. bishops approve new Mass translation

The nation's Roman Catholic bishops signed off Thursday on a new English translation for the Mass that would change prayers ingrained in the memories of millions of American parishioners.


Hypnosis can lead to less anxiety and pain during breast biopsies procedures, research finds.


Phil Mickelson comes alive Friday at the FBR Open, tying the course record with an 11-under-par 60 in the second round.


Ministro: chiesta ad Usa valutazione 'piu' approfondita'


Wales has appointed former Real Madrid boss John Toshack as its new coach on a five-year deal. Toshack, 55, has replaced Mark Hughes after the former Manchester United forward left to take over Blackburn.


Brownback writes of 'hatred' of Clintons

Sam Brownback says he harbored a "hatred" of Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton until he experienced a religious awakening in the mid-1990s.


Research advances could bring Ethiopic characters -- hundreds of them -- to text messaging, and maybe help modernize the country. Andrew Heavens reports from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.


Senior U.S. senator John McCain on Saturday urged European nations to shoulder more of the burden in Afghanistan, by doing more to fight the booming illegal opium trade and easing fighting restrictions on their soldiers.


If the strike continues, the Oscars could become an infomercial about the importance of writers.


U.S., Netherlands in Anti-Terror Alliance

The United States and the Netherlands tightened cooperation in terror cases Wednesday, making it easier to extradite suspects.


Click here for the full advertisment. GalleyCat served up a timely reminder yesterday of the busy, and tasty, goings-on over at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan. Whenever Iâm poking around in back issues of the Book Review, I always stop to gaze in mild wonder at old 92nd Street Y ads. Has this institution ever [...].


O'Connor Has 'Dexterity' for Helmer's Chair

Gavin O'Connor has signed on to direct the Jude Law starrer "Dexterity" for Paramount Pictures.


Iraqi insurgents may be turning to chemical attacks, the US says following three bombs involving chlorine.


Nearly one-fourth of companies surveyed by ChangeWave Research are now using Web 2.0-social networking software in some form, and another 8 percent intend to do so within the next year.The study is the organization's first stab at tracking Web 2.0 in the enterprise, said Joshua Levine, editor of ChangeWave Investing, an advisory service from the Rockville, Maryland, firm."I think Web 2.0 has been simmering a lot for the last couple of years under the radar, at least in enterprises; 2008 looked as we were coming toward it that this stuff would be exploding," Levine said.Overall, 39 percent of respondents said their firms are very or somewhat willing to use social software. In addition, among respondents whose organizations are already using such software, 35 percent said spending on it will rise in the next 90 days and just two percent said it will fall.Twenty-six percent of companies currently using social software said they plan to invest most heavily in wikis, followed by blogs (15 percent), social networks (13 percent), mashups (5 percent), RSS feeds (5 percent) and collaborative tagging (3 percent).However, the trends were somewhat different among future Web 2.0 users. They said their companies intended to spend the most money on social networks and blogs, which scored 22 percent and 21 percent, respectively.While 79 percent of current Web 2.0 software users said it is being used to improve internal communication and collaboration, only 48 percent of future users said the same. Future users were more focused on external goals, such as better customer service, greater brand awareness and increased sales."That's something we really want to drill into next time, why that is," Levine said. The company plans to repeat the survey, possibly by as soon as midyear.ChangeWave's report also tracked which vendors are benefiting from the Web 2.0 trend. Microsoft ranked highest in each of the six software categories, followed by IBM in a number of categories.However, open-source and in-house-developed software both showed strength. Some 31 percent of respondents whose companies are using or will begin using wikis within the next year are doing so with open-source technology, and 28 percent of those using mashups developed them in-house, according to the study.ChangeWave surveyed 2,081 people in September.


Marianne Faithfull has postponed a world tour after being diagnosed with breast cancer, her London publicist said Thursday.


There's been yet another product delay at Intel.


Democratic Sen. John Edwards accused President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney on Friday of manipulating facts and trying to frighten Americans in a desperate effort to win re-election.


Keep coaches off the court, says Mauresmo

Allowing coaches on court during a match is a step too far in moves to make tennis more interesting for spectators, says women's world number one Amelie Mauresmo.


Want an early hint how the Republican caucuses are going? Check Plymouth County Thursday evening in remote northwest Iowa Â chilly home of Blue Bunny ice cream and a hotbed of evangelical activists who could sway the first voting of the 2008 presidential campaign.


(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:


U.S. Aircraft Pound Shi'ite Rebels in Najaf

U.S. aircraft, apparently AC-130 gunships, pounded positions held by Shi'ite militiamen in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf Thursday and large orange multiple flashes lit the night sky.


David Blaine's latest stunt is as much about charity as publicity.


Latest failure shows Brown starting to lose talent battle

DALLAS - OK, help me out here. Is it odd years Holiday Bowl and even years Cotton Bowl? Or even years Holiday Bowl and odd years Cotton Bowl?


Risks mount as stores mine a wealth of shopper data

With a scan of your index finger, some supermarkets memorize what kind of toilet paper or cereals you buy. They share that information with suppliers who offer coupons so you'll purchase more of their products next time.


Two men are arrested after a car crash which left three teenagers dead and two men seriously injured.


Cheney Praises Bush as Protesters Flood New York

Vice President Dick Cheney, arriving in New York on the eve of the Republican convention on Sunday, praised President Bush's response to the Sept.


Earlier Contamination Found At British Plant That Made Flu Vaccine

American drug inspectors found contamination and other problems in 2003 at a British plant that manufactures the flu vaccine that were similar to conditions that resulted


Golden Globes and Oscars Are Drawn Into Strike

The guild will not allow the Golden Globe show to use its writers, and is denying historical film clips to the Oscars.


Pakistan and China oppose resolution on Sudan

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 10: Pakistan and China on Thursday expressed strong opposition to a US-sponsored resolution on Sudan which demands sanctions and a UN inquiry whether a genocide was taking place in the country.


The visit is to last through 28 October. Putin has openly backed pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich over Western-leaning opposition leader Viktor Yuschenko in the election.


Senate Prayer Led by Hindu Elicits Protest

A Hindu clergyman made history  yesterday by offering the Senate's morning prayer, but only after police officers removed three protesters from the visitors' gallery.


Afghan government blames drug smugglers for

The Afghan government on Thursday blamed drug smugglers -- not Taliban or al-Qaida fighters -- for a bomb attack on interim leader Hamid Karzai's vice presidential


One in eight hospital patients are waiting for over a year, government figures show.


Update 1: Rite Aid November Same-Store Sales Fall

Rite Aid Corp. on Tuesday reported same-store sales at locations open for at least one year declined 1.3 percent, and the company warned its fiscal 2005 results could miss its previous expectations.


LOS ANGELES, March 2 (Reuters Life) - "High Five!" and "It's Sexy Time!," favorite expressions of the hit comic character Borat, have topped a list of the top Hollywood phrases of the year.


Fashion Wire Daily - Talk about suddenly turning a page. Miuccia Prada, who led the whole Mittel European, modernist Baroque moment, ripped up the game plan in Milan on Tuesday, September 26th.


Seven operators team up for Asian mobile venture

SINGAPORE--Seven mobile operators in Asia-Pacific have joined forces in a new alliance, aiming to crank up the clout and appeal of service providers in the region.


Coach receives extension after NCAA tourney berths

CHICAGO -- DePaul University women's basketball coach Doug Bruno has signed a contract extension, the school announced Tuesday.


Osaka, 15:15 - ATLETICA, MONDIALI; PESO MASCHILE: ORO E ARGENTO AGLI USA

Lo statunitense Reese Hoffa ha vinto la medaglia d'oro con la misura di m. 22,04. ai Mondiali di atl...


Questions Raised About Bush Guard Service

WASHINGTON - New documents unearthed in the midst of the presidential campaign fill in some blanks but raise other questions about the sometimes mysterious and spotty story of President Bush's military service during Vietnam when he won a coveted spot in the Texas Air National Guard and avoided the war.    Reviving issues that have shadowed his political career, the documents show Bush ignored a direct order from a superior officer and lost his status as a Texas Air National Guard pilot more than three decades ago because he failed to meet military performance standards and undergo a required physical examination...


China's Hu in Pakistan to renew old amity

Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived  in Pakistan to a warm welcome on Thursday for a visit expected  to cement a relationship underpinned for decades by common  suspicion of India.


MONTGOMERY, NY - The leaves on the maples are approaching full color. Just like the hardwoods back in Maine. Pumpkins sit on front steps, although here, in the Hudson River Valley, they're called stoops.


Changes and Contention Over Foreign-Film Oscar

The Ang Lee spy thriller âLust, Cautionâ is no longer Taiwanâs entry for the Academy Award for best foreign-language film, The Associated Press reported. The academy ruled that the movieâs sponsor country did not certify that the filmâs personnel, like those involved in cinematography, costumes and music, âexercised artistic controlâ over the project, a requirement. âAn insufficient number of Taiwanese participated in the production of the film,â said Teni Melidonian, a spokeswoman for the academy. âLust, Cautionâ (with Wang Leehom, above), was replaced by Chen Huai-enâs âIsland Etude,â about a university studentâs bicycle tour of Taiwan. Stanley Hung, secretary general of the Motion Picture and Drama Association of Taiwan, has appealed the ruling on âLust, Caution.â Mr. Lee won the Oscar for best director for âBrokeback Mountain.â ... A director who challenged âEklavya: The Royal Guard,â Indiaâs foreign-language submission, withdrew her petition yesterday. Court hearings had gone on past the academyâs entry deadline. So Bhavna Talwar, the director of the shortlisted âDharm,â who had claimed bias in the selection process, said: âEklavyaâ has already gone to the Oscars, and thatâs fine. We let that go.â ... A record 63 countries will compete in the foreign-language film category, Agence France-Presse reported. The 63 will be reduced to 5 nominees for the Oscar, to be awarded at the 80th Academy Awards ceremony, in Hollywood on Feb. 24.


Bush, Kerry duke it out in battleground states

Locked in a pitched battle for a too-close-to-call election, the leading presidential candidates are accusing each other of being unfit to lead Americans.


Roma, 13:45 - SCI, CDM DONNE: FORFAIT RECCHIA PER FINALI LANZERHEIDE

Lucia Recchia salterà il superG delle finali di Lenzerheide di giovedÃ¬ a causa di dolori alla...


The House ethics committee has determined that a trip to South Korea that two Republican congressmen cut short did not violate House travel rules.


When the Food and Drug Administration raised concerns last week about the pain reliever Celebrex, Walgreen's pharmacist Gary Vachon recommended that people turn to naproxen, sold over the counter as Aleve.


More than 50 pubs and clubs in Swansea work with police to exclude troublemakers in a crackdown on yob behaviour.


Accordo fatto per la Commissione europea. Rocco Buttiglione la danese Neelie Kroes, designata per la concorrenza e sospettata di conflitto di interessi per gli incarichi ricoperti in passato, resteranno al lorto posto conservando le deleghe assegnate.


Swisher, A's continue mastery of Seattle

Nick Swisher had a three-run double and drove in four runs to help Kirk Saarloos win for the first time in more than two months, and the Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak against Seattle to 14 games with a 11-2 victory over the Mariners on Tuesday night.


Interest hikes to fight inflation, the Fed says

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve policymakers suggested that "significant" increases in short-term interest rates probably would be needed to keep inflation from becoming a problem, according to minutes released Thursday of their August meeting.


Fratello reportedly taking Grizzlies job

Mike Fratello will take over for the recently retired Hubie Brown, ESPN reported on Friday. Fratello, an analyst for TNT, flew to Memphis on Friday to meet with team officials.


AT&T Profit Surges 41%, With Help From iPhone

AT&T, which is the sole supplier of cellphone service on the Apple iPhone, is clearly benefiting from the deviceâs strong sales.


Ferocious Hurricane Drenches the Gulf Coast

Hurricane Ivan spawned deadly tornadoes and disgorged horizontal torrents of rain as it surged inland today in the Gulf Coast.


Movie Review | 'Alien vs. Predator: Requiem': Aliens and Predators Still Canât Seem to Get Along

The second âAliens vs. Predatorâ film is, like its predecessor, one very dark movie. Not psychologically dark; dark dark, as in not very generously lighted.


Possible Pilots' Pact Pushes Up U.S. Air

Shares of US Airways UAIR.O rose  more than 5 percent on Thursday after the airline's pilots  union said it may soon agree on a plan to cut wages and  benefits to help the carrier avoid a second bankruptcy filing.


Man Utd's Ryan Giggs could be out for three weeks with a hamstring injury picked up in the 3-2 win against Celtic.


Hutchison Telecom prices IPO at bottom of range

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, the flagship of Asia's richest tycoon, Li Ka-shing, raised $890 million from the flotation of its emerging markets phone arm after pricing it at the bottom of an indicated range.


The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Ruud Lubbers, has suggested that the Sudanese government should grant more autonomy to the Darfur region in an effort to end the violence there.


The US and the EU agree a new deal to share details about airline passengers, officials say.


Rap musician ODB, Ol' Dirty Bastard, whose legal name is Russell Jones, appears at a news conference in this May 1, 2003 file photo, in New York.


Business is abysmal at local moviehouses. Weekend attendance was off 27 percent from the 2004 low reached the previous weekend. The opening of the SouthSide Works Cinemas 10 on Friday should more than make


Clinton, Obama Balance Sheets Best Republicans Giuliani, Romney

Bloomberg - July 17 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. political parties are defying stereotypes in the 2008 presidential contest: Republicans, traditionally the party of big money, are behind in donations, while Democrats, often tagged as financially reckless, have better balance sheets.


An algae bloom that has fouled waters off the Florida Keys has moved into Biscayne Bay.  Brian Gwilliams, a fishing guide, told the Miami Herald he has seen the algae in the southern part of the bay.  One weekend, I was in Midnight Pass and it was crystal clear, he said.


INVESTORS in Australian Leisure & Hospitality will trade in a knowledge vacuum today as they await the big decision from Woolworths.


The Italian state must give up its majority stake in troubled Alitalia when the airline sells new shares, the EU warns.


Madonna concert to air on NBC in November

Madonna is bringing her "Confessions" tour to network television. A two-hour special will be taped this summer at Wembley Stadium in London and shown in November on NBC.


Party-spettacolo sul set del film 'Gangs of New York'


Merrill Lynch tops '07 list of U.S. IPO bookruners

WARWICK, Bermuda  - Merrill Lynch  has bumped Goldman Sachs  from the No. 1 spot on an annual ranking of U.S. IPO bookrunners.


France, Pressured by Kidnappers, Won't Abandon Headscarf Ban

France will maintain its ban on Muslim scarves and other signs of religious belief in state schools, ignoring demands by the Iraqi kidnappers of two French reporters, government spokesman Jean-Francois Cope said.


A committee votes against Italian Rocco Buttiglione as the EU's next justice commissioner, officials say.


Rod Brind'Amour and Sergei Samsonov score in the second period, and Trevor Letowski adds an insurance goal in the third to give the Hurricanes a 3-1 win over the Rangers.


US soldier guilty of killing badly wounded Iraqi teen

A US soldier pleaded guilty at his court martial in Baghdad to killing a severely injured 16-year-old Iraqi boy, the US military said on Friday.


Equities pummeled by U.S. recession fears

World stocks took a beating on Monday and demand for safe-haven bonds and currencies rose as fears gripped investors that a troubled U.S. economy would drag others down with it.


Germany and 10 other states sign an agreement opening to researchers millions of Nazi files on the Holocaust.


Taliban Faction Threatens to Kill 3 UN Workers

A breakaway faction of the Taliban movement on Saturday provided the first direct proof that it was holding three UN workers who were abducted last Thursday at gunpoint.


CDC director says some flu vaccine can be given to public

WASHINGTON The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are some cases in which the general public can receive flu shots, given that tens of thousands of doses could otherwise go to waste.


Wine and beer distributor  Constellation Brands Inc. STZ.N on Tuesday said it launched  an unsolicited $970 million offer for winemaker Robert Mondavi  Corp. MOND.O.


Philippine GDP rises 6.3 percent in third quarter

The Philippine economy rose 6.3 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, higher than the market expectations, the government said Monday.


Phil Spector trial switches to forensics

The Phil Spector murder trial is going "CSI." After five weeks of dramatic personal stories about the music producer and the B-movie actress shot to death in his home, prosecutors are shifting their focus on Tuesday to science and the critical forensic evidence.


MIDEAST:Residents hope lessening Israeli-Palestinian violence can help the town regain its tourist industry. BY LAURA KING. BETHLEHEM, West Bank - In this Christmas season of hopes and fears, the little town


Catania, 11:16 - CALCIO, CATANIA: INGAGGIATO PORTIERE ARGENTINO BIZZARRI

Il Catania ha ufficializzato l'ingaggio del portiere argentino Albano Bizzarri, 30 anni, proveniente...