Orlando poised to sign free agent Lewis from Seattle

The Orlando Magic are poised to snap  up Seattle SuperSonics forward Rashard Lewis after reaching an  agreement on a long-term contract with one of the NBA's most  sought-after free agents.


As San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds chases Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron for Major League Baseball's all-time homers lead, Bonds' thoughts about the pursuit will be recorded on a regular basis for MLB.


Premier Foods PLC said Monday it will buy RHM PLC for 1.23 billion pounds in cash and shares to create Britain's biggest food producer.Comment


Opera CTO HÃ¥kon Wium Lie gives us a video tour of his OLPC prototype. Can you guess which browser it's running? In Monkey Bites. In Monkey Bites.


Dubai Aerospace Enterprise quits its $1.8bn plan to buy a majority stake in Auckland International Airport.


AVONDALE, ARIZ. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost the argument, but won the race. Earnhardt's crew chief ordered the driver to stay on the track and pass up a tire change late in yesterday's NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway.


Broadway Star Neuwirth Joins 'Law & Order' Spinoff

Broadway and television star Bebe  Neuwirth is joining the cast of NBC's upcoming fourth edition  of its popular "Law & Order" crime drama franchise, the network  said on Friday.


U.S. stocks slid on Monday as a worldwide flight from riskier assets moved into a second week, fed in part by heightened concerns about the flagging health of the subprime mortgage market.


Agent: Bonds Could Snap Fingers, Get Deal

By JANIE McCAULEY LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Barry Bonds' agent said Thursday the free-agent slugger could sign a new contract whenever he wants. "He could snap his fingers and get a deal done," Jeff Borris said.


Bush: saving Social Security "can't wait"

When it comes to Social Security, President Bush says saving the system from bankruptcy can't wait. He says it's time to give workers the ability to invest some of their contributions -- and he says guidelines


9/11, Katrina films shown at Venice fest

They were events that glued a disbelieving world to their television sets: the attacks on the World Trade Center, the death of Princess Diana, the breaching of New Orleans' levees during Hurricane Katrina.


Despite promises to freeze its nuclear programs, Iran has continued to convert uranium for enrichment, diplomats in Washington and Vienna said yesterday, a situation that they said signals


The tests on Viktor Yushchenko show concentrations of dioxin that are 1,000 times above normal levels. BY SUSANNA LOOF. VIENNA, Austria - Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned with


U2 fans who want to collect every song the Irish group has ever released â-nd then some â -l have to go online to add the material to their collection.


Teen sentenced for killing TV lawyer's wife

A California judge sentenced 17-year-old Scott Dyleski to life in prison without parole for bludgeoning the wife of a prominent criminal defense attorney to death.


Free agent Jaret Wright and the New York Yankees finalized a three-year contract Wednesday, announcing the deal worth about $21 million on the pitcher's 29th birthday.


Linus Torvalds still sticking with GPL 2

InfoWorld - Linux creator Linus Torvalds, in an interview being made public by the Linux Foundation Tuesday, stressed that version 2 of the GPL (GNU General Public License) still makes the most sense for the Linux kernel over the newer GPL version 3.


Governments must consult natives on use of disputed land, says top court

OTTAWA (CP) - Federal and provincial governments have a legal but limited duty to consult First Nations about use of land ensnared in unproven aboriginal claims, says Canada's top court.


Tough road ahead for U.S. nuclear deal: India PM

India's prime minister has warned that tough negotiations lie ahead if New Delhi is to seal a landmark nuclear energy pact with the United States, preferably before September, newspaper reports said on Sunday.


Talking to youngsters in the language of text could prove an invaluable way of increasing their access to services.


Orders are down, but Embraer investors should remain optimistic.


SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- After a week of auditing shocks, Fannie Mae investors face the prospect of shakeups at the mortgage giant's top levels.


Kenya pressured as 150 die in poll violence

Bodies and debris lay in Kenyan streets on Tuesday as Western powers pressured President Mwai Kibaki to investigate a disputed poll that has triggered days of deadly riots killing around 150 people.


A 70 anni volevo lasciare incarico ma Dio aveva altri piani


Career Couch: The Job Transfer: Look Before You Leap

If you canât see a benefit in moving to a new office, it may be time to move to a new employer.


RESPIRARE ANDANDO A SPASSO IN CITTA' E' COME FUMARE

PARMA - Andare per un giorno a spasso per Milano, Palermo o Trieste equivale, senza saperlo, a fumare fino a 15 sigarette. Tra le 9 e le 11 sigarette si inalano a Napoli mentre e' da fumatore medio la giornata


The resolute matchmaker finally takes âyesâ as an answer from the reluctant television reporter.


Lee Westwood self-destructed under a hot African sun here yesterday, crashing to an eight-over-par 80 in the final round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country


Gordon Brown unveils package of reforms designed to surrender centuries-old government power.


America's Roman Catholic bishops chose Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane, Wash., as their new president Monday and elected Chicago Cardinal Francis George vice president.


Woolworths Yearly Profits Up 12.3 Percent

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths Ltd. on Monday reported a 12.3 percent increase in net profit to 730.7 million Australian dollars (US$528 million; euro 428.


The jokes came easily Monday morning for Florida Marlins manager Jack McKeon, at ease with a stogie in the unfamiliar US Cellular Field office of his one-time third-base coach.


Sydney commuters, angry over the city's poor rail network, are not placated by a free day of travel.


Iranian Official Singles Out âPersepolisâ

Do we have another culture clash to further aggravate relations between the U.S. and Iran?


French Connection reports a loss for the first half of 2006 and admits its clothes have failed to meet expectations.


EBay Denies Security Breach Led to Data Posting

Auction giant contacting each of the 1,200 affected eBay users individually by phone to explain the situation to them.


As Piracy Battle Nears Supreme Court, the Messages Grow Manic

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a pivotal case pitting copyright holders against the makers of file-sharing software.


CNN Producer Seized by Armed Men in Gaza

Armed Palestinians kidnapped an Israeli Arab producer for the CNN television network from a car in Gaza City on Monday after asking for him by name.


A distasteful comment about Chelsea Clinton by an MSNBC anchor Thursday could imperil Hillary Rodham Clinton's participation in future presidential debates on the network, a Clinton spokesman said.


People who lost their homes and belongings to a devastating wildfire were allowed to briefly return to their burned-out neighborhoods Friday as authorities declared the blaze mostly contained.


President George W. Bush said on   Tuesday in a message to the Iranian people that the government   of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is using their resources to   fund terrorists and pursue nuclear weapons.


Kidnappers seized six Egyptians and four Iraqis working for the country's mobile phone company in two separate incidents, authorities said.


Woods on birdie hunt to cut Garcia's lead

Tiger Woods went stalking birdies as he attempted to cut British Open leader Sergio Garcia's seven-shot advantage over him in the third round on Saturday.


Palestinians flee as Lebanon army set to storm camp

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - About 160 Palestinians fled a refugee camp in north Lebanon on Wednesday as the Lebanese army prepared to launch a final assault against al Qaeda-inspired militants holed up inside.


The dollar seesawed sharply against the  yen on Friday as the market struggled to digest comments by a  Chinese official that the time was ripe for China to move  gradually toward a more flexible exchange rate regime.


Blacks suffer more from cancer, report finds

Blacks still have a much higher death rate from cancer than whites even though U.S. cancer death rates are down overall and among blacks as well, the American Cancer Society said on Thursday.


Onu: le polemiche pretestuose non aiutano nessuno

Come ha efficacemente sottolineato Piero Ostellino sulle pagine del Corriere della Sera, le polemiche lanciate dal sottosegretario dellâOnu Jan Egeland, che ha accusato i Paesi ricchi di essere âavariâ e âossessionati dalle politiche di tagli


Film on Bush assassination is hot at TIFF

Death Of A President is one of the most controversial political movies made.


Conservatives dismayed Mitt Romney quit race

Republican Mitt Romney's exit from the  White House race left dismayed conservatives vowing to sit out  the election -- or else hold their noses to vote for John  McCain, their party's likely nominee.


Everton have rejected bids from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Newcastle United for England striker Wayne Rooney, the club said on Thursday.


Livorno, 18:55 - CALCIO, LIVORNO; SPINELLI: ACQUISTATO TAVANO

Colpo di mercato del Livorno, che ha acquistato a titolo definitivo dal Valencia l' attaccante Franc...


Nepal's government will likely seize land owned by King Gyanendra, who recently lost most of his power and his command over the army, a Cabinet minister said Sunday.


FTSE set for gains as investors seek bargains

The FTSE opened higher on Friday as buyers returned to the market seeking bargains after Thursday's 150-point fall.


Microsoft says "Gears" sells 1 million copies

Microsoft Corp.  said on  Wednesday it had sold 1 million copies of its game "Gears of  War" in two weeks, making it the fastest-selling title for its  Xbox 360 video game console.


This gory marriage of the visions of William Shakespeare and George Romero never quite lives up to its ingenious title.


Skin Deep: Behind a Mysterious Balm, a Self-Made Pharaoh

A product named Egyptian Magic, sold mainly by word of mouth, attracts celebrities.


There's a new laptop available and it's cheap, really cheap. Walmart.com and Linspire on Monday introduced a Linux-based laptop priced at $498.


2 accused in Ky. killing could get death

Two people accused of killing a social worker in western Kentucky could face the death penalty if convicted.


Mumbai: The board of directors of Reliance Industries Ltd had considered the letter written by Anil Ambani, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, regarding the decision taken at the July 27 board meeting on powers and authorities of the CMD.


Siebel, PeopleSoft Trigger Sector Bounce

Just three months ago, investors of technology stocks watched values plummet after some 20 software companies warned Wall Street that sales would remain lackluster in what turned out to be a brutal second quarter.


Roma, 18:59 - CALCIO, COPPA ITALIA; ROMA-TRIESTINA 2-0: GIALLOROSSI AI QUARTI

In una gara disputata allo Stadio Olimpico valida quale ritorno degli ottavi di finale di coppa Ital...


Collezione elegante ideata dalla figlia della stilista


Microsoft targets midmarket with Navision update

Microsoft Corp. is building on its 2002 buy of Danish business application developer Navision A/S with the release Monday of its first major product built on the Navision software suite.


McCartney to hold exhibition of late wife's photos

Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney will stage an exhibition in April of his late wife Linda's photographs, the first major show of its kind in Britain, London's James Hyman Gallery said on Tuesday.


Apple Computer Inc.  on  Tuesday unveiled a number of new iPods, including one with the  most capacity to date, and said new versions of the popular  digital music players would sport video games such as Pac-Man  and Tetris.


Differenza tra costo aziende e salario netto resta abissale


E' il miglior pil da 7 anni, nel G7 2/i dopo il Giappone


Blood Test Gauges Breast Cancer Treatment

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 18  (HealthDayNews) -- A new blood test holds promise for improving the treatment of advanced breast cancer, researchers report.


BANGKOK - Millions of volunteers led by emergency teams fanned out across Thailand yesterday in a new drive to fight bird flu after Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gave officials 30 days to eradicate the epidemic.


British charities urge the UN to adopt a new system to trace weapons exports to hold countries to account.


Blockbuster Inc. (BBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the largest US video rental chain, on Tuesday unveiled plans to launch a $1 billion hostile bid for Hollywood Entertainment Corp.


England win toss and elect to bat in final one-day international

England captain Michael Vaughan won the toss and elected to bat in the fourth and final one-day international against Zimbabwe as the tourists look for a 4-0 clean sweep.


Police in Egypt seize more than a tonne of explosives in the Sinai Peninsula, about 100km from the Gaza border.


Boston ready for giant party with Red Sox

BOSTON - The Red Sox will celebrate their World Series championship with a hometown parade today, and it's expected they'll have plenty of company.


Pakistani officials downplay Marriot Hotel blast

ISN SECURITY WATCH (29/10/2004) - A powerful explosion on Tuesday in the lobby of the Pakistani capitalâs five-star Marriott Hotel injured 10 people, including a US diplomat and three Italian nationals.


Modernized version of Soyuz rocket launched

An updated version of Russia's venerable Soyuz rocket took its first flight Monday, placing a dummy satellite into orbit during a successful qualification launch.


Fryingpan-Arkansas Competitors State Water Claims

By PAM ZUBECK THE GAZETTE  PUEBLO - In August 1962, President John Kennedy put a shovel in the ground to begin the transmountain Fryingpan-Arkansas River project.


Nuclear technology is now so widespread that it is only political will which stops many countries from making nuclear weapons. Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the UN's nuclear regulatory body the


S&P, Nasdaq slip, Dow up; Exxon and Google drag

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dipped on Monday and the Dow edged higher as investors worried about the prospects for profit growth at Web search leader Google Inc. and a drop in oil prices hurt energy shares, including Exxon Mobil Corp.


Courtney Love Guilty in Mic Stand Assault

_Oct. 21, 2004 - Courtney Love says she has no idea who Gregory Burgett is, but he has a medical bill and she's paying it. Love pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for hitting Burgett in the


Presidente difende pacchetto da 150 miliardi di dollari


La protesta di 24 ore indetta da Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Ugl, Unione piloti e Sultper sollecitare l'assunzione di responsabilitÃ  del governo sulla crisi Alitalia                                                  Trasporto aereo, sciopero generale convocato per il 29 settembre


Haas takes two-stroke lead into the weekend

Jay Haas has done plenty to merit mention in newspapers across the country this year. He posted seven top-10 finishes on the PGA TOUR, earned more than $1.


China says it  will not allow any more cybercafes to open this year, in an attempt to cut down on "internet addiction".


BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan -- A US serviceman fatally shot a civilian yesterday at the US air base in Kyrgyzstan "in response to a threat," the military said.


Andries Seutens' Blog: Zend Framework, just get me started, okay?

Andries Seutens has created his own quickstart method for working with the Zend Framework and in his latest post, he shares the files.   If you are looking for a quick way to get started with the Zend Framework, then you should download this file. This download has a default setup for the Zend Framework, including: a conventional directory structure, a bootstrap file, configuration file with 2 stages: production, staging, an error controller, an index controller and more.   For course, you'll have to have the framework installed to get things up and running, but outside of that you'll only need to put the downloaded files above into the right place.


Shell, Sinopec launch 187 million dollar service station venture

Anglo-Dutch oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell and China Petroleum and Chemical Corp (Sinopec Group) have launched a 187 million dollar service station joint venture, the companies said.


TV Lookout: Highlights for the Week Ahead

The bad news: David Brent, the comically cringe-worthy hero of "The Office," was laid off from his job as a manager of a paper-supply company on season two of this hilarious BBC mockumentary series.    The good news: He took his termination money and financed a rock video starring himself...


Brescia, 22:51 - CALCIO, COPPA ITALIA: BRESCIA-MILAN 1-2

Finisce 1-2 il ritorno degli ottavi di finale tra Brescia e Milan. I gol tutti nel primo tempo in cu...


Italians Divided After Return of 'Simonas'

For three weeks, Italians across the country marched, held vigils and lit candles, and politicians united to promote freedom for a pair of humanitarian aid workers held captive in Iraq.


Gruppo in classifica aziende piu' grandi e redditizie


Five Darfur rebel groups have agreed to join forces ahead of a meeting Sunday in Libya to push for a solution to the four-year conflict in the western region of Sudan.


Bush Says No Payroll Tax Increase to Fund Private Accounts

President George W. Bush said he won't agree to raise payroll taxes to pay for his plan to create private accounts for younger workers under Social Security.


Schmoll's Path to Medical School Digresses Unexpectedly

As recently as two years ago, Steve Schmoll figured that at this point in his life, he would be making his way through medical school.


Symantec Battles Skepticism of Investors

Symantec and Veritas Software are trying to persuade investors that their proposed $13.5 billion deal, the largest in the software industry, makes sense.


The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for multiple sclerosis that in clinical trials got better results than existing drugs in protecting against relapses.


Tunisino muore dopo 30 ore in un bagagliaio

La fidanzata aveva tentato di farlo entrare clandestinamente in Italia nascondendolo nel bagagliaio della sua auto: dopo 30 ore Amor Knis, un tunisino 25enne di Zarzis, e' morto soffocato o stroncato dal caldo.


Senators Urge Bush to Rethink Iraq Policy

Senators from both parties urged the Bush administration on Sunday to make a realistic assessment of the situation in Iraq and adjust its policies aimed at pacifying the country.


Marriott to pay $220 mln to settle issues with IRS

- Marriott International Inc.  said it agreed to pay $220 million as part of its settlement with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor on issues related to the company's leveraged employee stock ownership plan.


CHICAGO (Ticker) -- After a tough loss, the Chicago Bulls look to close out the year with a win when they host the New Jersey Nets at the United Center on Tuesday.


Albuquerque, 10:16 - PUGILATO: MIGLIORANO CONDIZIONI DI TAPIA

L'ex campione del mondo di pugilato dei pesi supermosca, gallo e piuma, Johnny Tapia, in ospedale da...


Riconoscimento consegnato dall'ex premier Boris Yeltsin


Car chases and gun battles aside, Cellular is still a movie about watching someone talk on a cellphone. In certain corners of Hollywood, this might seem like an exciting concept.


Ideeli: it's Woot.com meets 'The Devil Wears Prada'

Following in the vein of those rapid-fire, buy-it-while-it-lasts sites, Ideeli.com has launched its luxury shopping site and announced a round of Series A funding.


Cantera' 'Eppure soffia' di Pierangelo Bertoli


Philippine Flood-Hit Towns Marooned; Typhoon Nears

MAUBAN, Philippines  - Rescuers dug with their  bare hands on Wednesday to find survivors from landslides and  floods that killed up to 500 people in a part of the northern  Philippines due to be hit by a typhoon over the next 48 hours.


TAL AFAR, Iraq  - At least 14 people were killed and 13 wounded on Saturday when a car suicide bomber hit an Iraqi Army checkpoint in the northern town of Tal Afar, police said.


The Pentagon's inspector general Tuesday blamed "leadership failures" by top Air Force officials for a decade of sexual assaults and harassment against female cadets at the elite Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.


Roma, 12:40 - CALCIO, UNDER 21: MOROSINI E POZZI AL POSTO DI NOCERINO E PAZZINI

Il ct dell'Under 21, Pierluigi Casiraghi, ha convocato il centrocampista del Bologna Morosini e l'at...


US ambassador in Spanish sights after skipping fete for hunt

The US ambassador to Spain found himself in the sights of Spanish officials after missing national day celebrations while on a hunting trip.


Stranded Australian submarine crew rescued

Divers have rescued two crew who spent  15 hours on the seabed in a stranded rescue submarine off  Australia's west coast, the military said on Tuesday.


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


Just when you thought it was safe to go and shop for a wireless phone plan, the competitive landscape has once again shifted. This comes as no surprise as cutthroat industries with numerous players are bound to undergo consolidation.


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


US Lowers Terror Alert at `Hardened' Finance Sites

The US government lowered the terrorism alert level for financial sites in New York City, Washington and northern New Jersey, because those buildings are now ``hardened,'' or sufficiently protected, an official said.


Beckham, Rowling books among hardest to finish: poll

Bestsellers by Bill Clinton, J.K. Rowling and David Beckham are among the books Britons find hardest to finish reading, according to a survey published Monday.


Damiano, noi abbiamo gia' indicato il cammino da compiere


LOS ANGELES - Michael Imperioli and Drea de Matteo, who played a hard-luck mob couple whose relationship ended badly on the HBO drama "The Sopranos," won drama series supporting actor and actress Emmys Sunday.    The stars of two departing series captured the comedy supporting actor and actress awards: David Hyde Pierce for "Frasier," which ended its 11-year run, and Cynthia Nixon for "Sex and the City," which wrapped a six-year run...


Indonesian editor sentenced for libel; reporters cleared

The editor of a leading Indonesian magazine was sentenced to jail yesterday in a high profile libel case that rights groups say represents a setback for press freedoms and the country's emerging democracy.


A bodyguard who protected Princess Diana days before her fatal car crash had his call for extra security  turned down, the inquest into her death hears.


Attacks kill 149 Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq

HILLA, Iraq  - Insurgents killed 149 Shi'ite pilgrims heading for the holy Iraqi city of Kerbala on Tuesday, including 115 when two suicide bombers blew themselves up in one of the deadliest attacks of the 4-year war.


LOUISVILLE, KY. - Louisville needed less than seven minutes to shake off Conference USA nemesis TCU and roll to another big victory.


CNET News.com feature: 'Second Life,' the promise and paradox

Blog: A recap of what went on at the 'Second Life' convention this weekend in Chicago.


ATHENS, Greece - The night before, Michael Phelps had stood by the pool with a strained smile and a bronze medal, his quest for Olympic immortality dashed, his million-dollar bonus lost, his gold medal count stuck on one.


Nishikori ends wait for Japanese ATP finalist

DELRAY BEACH, Florida  - Japanese teenager Kei Nishikori reached his first ATP final after a thrilling 4-6 6-2 7-6 victory over third-seeded Sam Querrey at the Delray Beach International on Saturday.


Rehnquist Skips Court Session, Receives Chemotherapy

US Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist said he is receiving radiation and chemotherapy for his thyroid cancer and didn't return to the Supreme Court today as planned.


Nelson Mandela launches '46664' book in London

Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been joined by stars from the entertainment world to launch a book celebrating last year's '46664' charity concert.


Ex-Finance Exec Convicted of Wiretapping

The former chairman of consumer finance giant Takefuji Corp. was convicted of ordering the wiretapping of the home phone of a journalist who had written articles critical of the company, an official said Wednesday.


Oltre il 50% degli italiani non ha messo nulla da parte nel 2007, e "non per scelta"L'anno scorso la percentuale era al 49, nel 2003 al 44,6 e nel 2000 al 40                                          Nel 2007 riesce a risparmiare meno della metÃ  delle famiglie                                                                                Cresciuto di 6 punti in tre anni il ricorso al credito al consumoAncora marcata la sfiducia verso i fondi pensioni. Negli investimenti si cerca la sicurezzadi ROSARIA AMATO


Al Fayed calls Diana accident report "outrageous"

The father of Princess Diana's companion on Wednesday called "outrageous" a forthcoming report that said the couple's deaths were the result of a tragic car accident rather than a murder plot.


Wake Forest Coach to Show Off No. 1 Team

There were moments when No. 1 Wake Forest looked every bit like the best team in the country in its semifinal victory over Providence in the Preseason NIT.


Israel's Supreme Court rules out a blanket ban on the targeted killings of suspected Palestinian militants.


Missile defense: what role in era of terror?

As a multibillion dollar program pushes ahead, supporters argue that the complex shield is more needed than ever.


One can only imagine the reaction among the desperate Florida Marlins when they heard Barry Bonds took Sunday off. Deep down, some of them had to be thinking, "He thinks he has it tough?


Pop star Britney Spears, who  married dancer Kevin Federline last month, has bought a house  in Malibu, California for just under $6.9 million, the Los  Angeles Times reported on Sunday.


House panel backs 10-month Andean program renewal

Expiring U.S. trade benefits for  Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia would be renewed through  the end of this year under a bill approved on Thursday by a  U.S. House of Representatives committee.


Livorno, 17:10 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: AD EMPOLI CON UN CENTROCAMPO FOLTO

Cambio tattico nel Livorno in vosta della gara i domenica a Empoli. Il tecnico Arrigoni irrobistisce...


No. 1 video game maker Electronic Arts Inc on Tuesday reported higher quarterly profits on strong demand for titles like Madden NFL 2005, but its stock price fell after a holiday forecast fell short of Wall Street expectations.


MODERN human beings may have wiped out two species of our closest relatives 25,000 years ago, possibly deliberately. The new research, by scientists at the University of Utah, raises the possibility that we


Williams seeking to cap Rocky rise to world title

On Saturday, the 31-year-old can claim a piece of the world heavyweight crown with a win over Vitali Klitschko, capping a Rocky-like rise to the top.


The attractiveness of your company brand is a key to global recruiting.


Monza: poltrona sui binari, denunciati 4 studenti

MONZA (Milano) - Sono stati sorpresi dai carabinieri subito dopo aver incastrato una poltrona con la base in ferro tra i binari della ferrovia a Monza. Quattro studenti, di eta' compresa fra i 14 ei 16 anni


Lucian Freud portrait of Kate Moss, nude and pregnant, goes on sale

A portrait of the British super-model Kate Moss, heavily pregnant and looking uncharacteristically unglamorous, will be sold at auction next February, Christie's auction house said.


Hawaii High Surf Draws Warnings, Surfers

Giant waves crashed onto the Hawaiian coast Wednesday, leaving sand and debris on roadways and prompting officials to close beaches amid fears that some waves could reach as high as 50 feet.


Facebook introduces a Spanish version of its popular social networking site, and promises German and French versions soon.


Online features boost video game revenue: report

Video games with online  components bring in more than twice the revenue as those played  offline, a research firm said in a report to be published on  Thursday.


About two-thirds of households would fail an energy efficiency test, according to Scottish Gas.


France Celebrates as Freed Hostages Head Home

Two French journalists were heading home  to France on Wednesday after the end of a 4-month hostage  ordeal in Iraq which left many unanswered questions about the  government's handling of the crisis.


Afghans Lionize Masood on Anniversary of His Death

More than 20,000 Afghans gathered in  Kabul on Wednesday to remember Northern Alliance military  commander Ahmad Shah Masood, slain by al Qaeda operatives two  days before the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.


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


Net search giant Google has launched a search service that lets people look for TV programmes.


Governments and registered aid organizations have so far pledged more than $1.5 billion to aid victims of the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami. In addition, the World Bank and the Asian Bank of Development have pledged more than $500 million, bringing the total for relief and reconstruction aid to more than $2 billion, according to the United Nations. A look at major government pledges:


Following is the Globe's preseason Top 20. For the Boston.com 100, go to Boston.com/schools. School Last year


Ranbir receives best wishes from President Patil

His debut vehicle Saawariya is all set to hit the screens in a few days and Ranbir Kapoor has already received best wishes from none other than President Pratibha Patil. He was a guest at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.


An improvement on '4Real'? Bulgarian airbag platform Jordan, aka Katie Price, and "pop star" Peter Andre have named their recently-arrived sprog "Princess Tiaamii", the BBC reports.â¦


HP appoints leader for new Web services, software division

David Murphy steps into the senior VP role from Mercury Interactive, acquired by HP last year.


A Guide to Speed Dating With Sovereign Funds

Citigroup and Merrill Lynch announced a collective $19.1 billion worth of new investments, with a significant chunk of this money coming from sovereign wealth funds.


News Corp, Dow Jones near editorial pact: sources

Advisers to Rupert Murdoch's News  Corp. (NWSa.N) and Dow Jones & Co. Inc.  could reach a  pact on editorial independence as early as Monday, a source  familiar with the situation said, heightening expectations a  takeover deal could soon be reached.


IBM, Google, and Yahoo! are crashing Microsoft's Office party.


At any Starbucks, it's not uncommon to see people with their laptops - finishing homework, or catching up on e-mails. Many are taking it a step further. They use their computer to make a statement.


On its recruiting website, Fidelity Investments details scores of jobs for software engineers and other high-tech workers. There are 36 openings in the Boston area, 34 in Merrimack, N.H., and four in Covington, Ky. -- plus 54 in Bangalore, India.


BBC's axe on 3,000 jobs set to cost Â£100m

The BBC is to take a restructuring charge of more than Â£100m for the biggest shake-up at the publicly-funded broadcaster in a decade.


News Analysis: Professionals Unsurprised by Panelâs Vote Against Pediatric Drugs

After an advisory panel voted that some pediatric cold products should be banned, the late-night pharmacy run to find the right medicine has become tougher.


Nev. 1st Touch-Screen, Paper-Trail Voters

In what could become a model for other states, Nevada voters on Tuesday became the first in the nation to cast ballots in a statewide election on computers that printed paper records of electronic ballots.


Consumer group Which? says it may sue retailer JJB Sports over alleged overcharging for football shirts.


Manu Ginobili scored 31 points, including five 3-pointers, to help the San Antonio Spurs to their 11th straight win, a 100-93 victory over the Kings last night in Sacramento, Calif.


M.L.S. commissioner Don Garber awarded an expansion franchise Wednesday to a Bay Area ownership group that will revive the Earthquakes in 2008.


Israel Destroys Home at Palestinian Bomber

One day after a suicide bomber killed three Israelis in Tel Aviv, Israeli troops destroyed the homes of a teenaged Palestinian suicide bomber and two men who sent him to a crowded market.


UN's Ban "very worried" on Iran's nuclear progress

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is worried about Iran's nuclear program but hopes a stand-off with the international community can be resolved through dialogue, he said in comments published in Italy on Friday.


The flip side of that truism comes from the fable about the emperor's new clothes. What happens to the king when his subjects realize he's naked?


Ex-president Fujimori arrives in Peru for trial

Disgraced former President Alberto Fujimori arrived in Peru for the first time in seven years under armed guard on Saturday to face charges of abusing human rights and stealing public money during his decade-long rule in the 1990s.


Lawsuits! Cameras! Action! How Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for the 2004 vote


Torino, 16:35 - CALCIO, JUVE; DEL PIERO: CON CAGLIARI PARI GIUSTO

"Ci dispiace di non essere riusciti a portare a casa i tre punti in questo turno casalingo, anche se...


A major rescue operation is launched after 110 children are swept into the Irish Sea, but all are reported rescued.


Children up to the age of five will be kept with their inmate mothers as part of a new move at an all-women jail.


A suicide car bomb kills at least 22 people in a crowded market in the Iraqi town of Hilla, south of Baghdad.


OPEC can do nothing about high oil price: Qatar

OPEC can do nothing about the high price of oil because factors other than crude supply have sent the market to near record levels, Qatar's Energy Minister said on Wednesday.


France to reinforce security after explosion in Paris

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


Land rights at stake as the rush to industrialise leaves tribal people and 'untouchables' far behind.


Afghanistan gets first fashion show in decades

Models strode down a catwalk in the  Afghan capital Kabul for the first time in decades this weekend  as two designers showed off their clothes behind the guarded  walls of a luxury hotel.


Zimbabwe's security went on high alert Friday ahead of a verdict in the treason trial of popular opposition leader Morgan Tsavangirai.


Reggie Bush usually comes off the bench for No. 1 Southern California. He'll start at tailback for the Trojans against Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl.


Low temperatures complicate efforts to reach trapped miners after a blast kills at least 203 in China.


G7 Countries: Oil Prices Threat to Economy

WASHINGTON - Declaring that high oil prices are a threat to the global economy, the world's industrialized countries urged producers Friday to provide price relief by boosting supplies.    The Group of Seven countries - the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Canada - also resolved to agree on providing battered Iraq with relief from its massive debt burden while also working on a deal to increase debt relief for the world's poorest countries...


It seems like only two months ago that Pamela Anderson was aglow with happiness over her quickie Las Vegas wedding to Rick Salomon.


Bochy Up for Challenge With Giants and Bonds

For 12 years as the Padresâ manager, Bruce Bochy had a pretty cushy gig. Now with the Giants, he will deal with topics that include steroids, contract disputes, grand jury hearings and a home run record.


Alcohol consumption is highest among men - and the middle classes, latest UK figures suggest.


European shares stable, London pauses after six-year high

European stock markets have held firm in opening deals on Wednesday, with London investors pausing for breath after the capital's FTSE 100 index forged a six-year closing high the previous day.


Cani rottweiler scappano da recinto e aggrediscono 3 persone

SASSUOLO (MO, 5 dic. 2004) - Tre giovani, due cittadini marocchini di 29 e 36 anni e una ragazza italiana di 21, sono stati aggrediti da due cani rottweiler scappati da un recinto nella zona artigianale di Maranello (Modena).


Markus Naslund scored midway through the second period and Roberto Luongo made 24 saves, giving the Vancouver Canucks a 1-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.


M Night Shyamalan talks about his latest film, The Village and his craft.


College Basketball Wrap: Washington Beats Loyola-Marymount

LOS ANGELES (Sports Network) - Nate Robinson scored a  game-high 28 points to lead 16th-ranked Washington to a 100-93  win over Loyola-Marymount at Gersten Pavilion.


In latest 'Die Hard,' web of intrigue ensnares analog-age hero

The fourth installment in the series boasts a smart concept and even higher octane action.


Increasingly, consumers are finding that their checks are being electronically converted by banks, retailers, credit card companies and other businesses paid by check.


The lustrous singer-songwriter joins Norah Jones, John Mellencamp, and the Shins in this week's new releases.


Billy Joel, 55, weds 23-year-old fiancee

Singer-songwriter Billy Joel, 55, married 23-year-old Kate Lee in a ceremony Saturday at his Long Island, NY, mansion, Columbia Records, Joel's label, announced Saturday night.


Panthers don't hate Smart, but they fine him

The Carolina Panthers fined running back Rod Smart for missing practice when he was stuck in Florida during Hurricane Jeanne. Smart, nicknamed "He Hate Me" when he played in the XFL, returned to his home in


Yukos receives separate evaluation of core production unit: report

US investment bank JP Morgan Chase has reportedly carried out an assessment of the value of the core production unit of Russian oil giant Yukos and sent its conclusions to the embattled firm.


NORWAY:    Military Shrinks to Worrying Levels

OSLO, Dec 8 (IPS) - Norway's defence forces are changing to  reflect challenges of terrorism, uncertainty, international  interventions and increased expenses following the Cold War.  Meaner and leaner militaries are a feature of most of  today's western world.


Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai, others sent to hospital

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and 49 other people injured in police custody were sent to hospital for medical check-ups on Tuesday after they arrived for a court hearing.


Il tema della ricerca dell'elisir di lunga vita ha sempre affascinato scienziati, scrittori e registi. Non potevano rimanere fuori da questa indagine i tibetani, forti di una forma fisica e di una longevitÃ  davvero invidiabili.


Indonesia worries over latest bird flu virus samples

The H5N1 bird flu virus in Indonesia may have undergone a mutation that allows it to jump more easily from poultry to humans, the head of the country's commission on bird flu control said on Wednesday.


St. Pierre Dominates Hughes; Liddell Bests Silva

Georges St. Pierre submitted Matt Hughes to win the interim welterweight title on Saturday, while Chuck Liddell resumed his winning ways in a convincing decision victory over Wanderlei Silva.


Samsung Electronics Records Korea's Highest Ever Profits

Samsung Electronics earned W10 trillion in operating profits in the first nine months of the year, becoming the first Korean corporations to reach that mark.


The transport minister says he is prepared to take "bold action" to stop young people being killed on Scotland's roads.


'We're not a deal-focused company,' Prince tells newspaper; adds bank must focus on ethics. NEW YORK  - The chief executive of Citigroup Inc.


What The Russian Papers Say Moscow, December 28

On December 27 President Putin has signed a decree, On the Procedure for Considering Candidacies for the Post of Chief Executive of a Russian Territory.


Friedman wants 10,000 Tex. border troops

Kinky Friedman, the proudly politically incorrect entertainer running for governor, said Wednesday he wouldn't put just 1,500 National Guard troops on the Texas-Mexico border, he'd send 10,000.


Swiss-based miner Xstrata says it will take its A$7.4 billion (3.1 billion pound) bid for Australia's WMC Resources directly to the company's shareholders, effectively making a hostile bid after WMC's management rejected its offer


Suspected Israeli Agents Kill Militant in Syria

Syria accused Israel of terrorism after a bomb -- which Israeli security sources said Israel planted -- killed a Hamas official in Damascus on Sunday.


Lebanon army, militants fight on at refugee camp

NAHR AL-BARED, Lebanon  - Heavy fighting raged on Tuesday between Lebanese troops and al Qaeda-inspired militants at a Palestinian refugee camp, the battleground for Lebanon's bloodiest internal violence since the civil war.


Backe boosts Astros in hunt for wild card

HOUSTON - The crowd was on its feet, beckoning the latest slugging surprise in the Houston Astrosâ vaunted offense to re-emerge from thedugout.


U.S. Oil Eyes $45, Hurricane Shuts Output

Oil prices headed up toward $45 a  barrel on Wednesday as Hurricane Ivan shut 60 percent of crude  output in the Gulf of Mexico and at least five refiners along  the U.S. coast planned to close as a precaution.


Thomas L. Friedman: To gauge Iraq, listen to the troops

WASHINGTON Of all the images I saw on a short visit to Iraq last week, two stand out in my mind. One was a display that the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Sunni Triangle, prepared for the visiting


The World: Shanghai What-If: How a Shock Can Become a Shock Wave

In China, the stock market dominos could fall. But a collapse would not resemble 1997âs.


The head of the guards union at the federal prison where Martha Stewart will serve her time said Monday that staffing shortages will make it difficult to protect her.


Suns rise over Raptors to set record winning streak

The Phoenix Suns set a franchise  record with their 15th straight win on Tuesday, a crushing  115-98 home defeat of the Toronto Raptors.


Directors' deal could split striking writers

LOS ANGELES  - With a new labor contract for the Directors Guild of America expected to be announced imminently, Hollywood's top screenwriters could turn up the heat on their union to end its 11-week-old strike.


Trovate a Mandello del Lario e nel centro di Lecco


NCO Enters Guilty Plea in Iraqi Detainee Abuse Trial

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2004 - A soldier pleaded guilty at a Baghdad court-martial today to several charges stemming from events at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.


Persistent fears about the world economy battered global stocks again on Monday and drove investors towards safer assets despite expectations of more interest cuts from the Federal Reserve to bolster growth.


Many keep away from Bonds's big celebration

San Francisco feted Major League Baseball's new home run king Barry Bonds with an outdoor ceremony on Friday, but attendance was surprisingly low on a beautiful day in the center of the business district.


Life - @ 11:00 He may be only 22 and yet to finish his education, but ...

He may be only 22 and yet to finish his education, but Sudbury's Myron Kozak has already had a hand in a momentous event in world history.


Berlin's prestigious film festival opens with a biopic about French singer Edith Piaf, starring French actress Marion Cotillard.


CompUSA to shutter more than half its stores

CompUSA has decided to close 126 of the 225 electronics stores it operates in the U.S. and Puerto Rico as part of a massive realignment aimed at cutting costs.


UK defense ministry may sell radio spectrum

The British government, including the  Ministry of defense (MoD), will be able to share or trade some  of the most valuable radio spectrum in the country under new  guidelines being drawn up by the communications regulator.


Roche files complaint against Ventana defense

Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG  has lodged a complaint against Ventana Medical Systems Inc. , claiming the U.S. company is using an unfair defense against its hostile takeover offer.


UCB to buy Schwarz in latest drug company takeover

Belgian drugmaker UCB UCBBt.BR has   agreed to buy Germany's Schwarz Pharma SRZG.DE for around 4.4   billion euros ($5.6 billion) in stock and cash, in the third   major drug sector transaction in Germany in five days.


Gartner ITxpo spotlights security, wireless

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


U.N. council delays debate on Somalia peacekeeping

Backed by the African Union, Somalia's government appealed to the United Nations on Friday to send a peacekeeping force there, but the Security Council delayed a response until next month, diplomats said.


Ford set to trim up to 13,000 more jobs: report

Ford Motor Co  is set to announce up to 13,000 new job cuts after agreeing with the United Auto Workers union on terms of the redundancies, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.


Secondo il Cavaliere, Udc a picco nei sondaggi


July Consumer Prices Drop, Energy Tumbles

U.S. consumer prices dropped in July for the first time in eight months as a sharp run up in energy costs reversed, the government said on Tuesday in a report showing underlying inflation pressures largely in check.


QUESTIONS WERE ASKED ABOUT Sam Allardyceâs ambition when, having spent years bemoaning the lack of opportunities for British managers, he politely told Newcastle United to look elsewhere in their search for a successor to Sir Bobby Robson.


U.S., North Korea set for talks under nuclear deal

U.S. and North Korean negotiators will start talks on Monday aimed at normalizing diplomatic ties as part of a complex agreement under which Pyongyang has pledged to scrap its nuclear arms programs for aid.


Tyrod Taylor didn't exactly make No. 18 Virginia Tech's offense shine, but the freshman quarterback ran for a touchdown and didn't make any mistakes as the Hokies struggled again but beat Ohio 28-7 on Saturday.


In his inaugural speech, Mahmoud Abbas struck a mostly conciliatory note and called for a cease-fire with Israel after more than four years of violence.


Holiday Scramble Is on for Oscar Campaigning

With the holidays just one week away, everyone in Hollywood is about to shut down for a fortnight -- everyone in Hollywood, that is, except for those awards season campaigners whose job it is to fret about Oscar nominations, since nominations ballots will be mailed Dec. 27.


China promises the United States greater exchange rate flexibility, but gives no firm commitments.


David Flashner thought he had it wired: Buy two iPhones last Friday when they first went on sale, keep one, and sell the other at a profit so big it would pay for most of the first one.


The Life Cycle of a Blog Post, From Servers to Spiders to Suits -- to You

Explore the myriad of distribution points -- automated data crunchers, search engines, social networks and fellow bloggers -- a blogger's words take on their way to readers.


Fujitsu Siemens loses German PC levy case

A German court has ordered PC maker Fujitsu Siemens to pay a royalty of 12 for every PC it sells in Germany.


Nikkei Poised to Mark 9-Day Losing Streak

Tokyo's Nikkei was down 0.26 percent by  late trade on Wednesday although it recovered slightly from  earlier lows as selling was curbed amid growing views that the  market has fallen too far too fast.


WASHINGTON - Two of America's oldest retail chains revealed a surprise US$11.5-billion merger plan yesterday that will see Kmart and Sears springboard to become the third-largest retailer in the United States.


Pop star Christina Aguilera is to marry long-time boyfriend and music executive Jordan Bratman.


Fertility OK After Tubal Pregnancy Treatment

NEW YORK  - Treatment with the drug  methotrexate to end a tubal pregnancy does not appear to have  any significant impact on future fertility, French researchers  report.


For Arafat, His Life Personified His Dream

For virtually his entire adult life, Yasser Arafat had one dream, and he pursued it with such energy and zeal -- some would say fanaticism -- that he came to personify the dream itself.


Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager Ferguson

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired general manager John Ferguson Jr. on Tuesday and appointed Cliff Fletcher in his place on an interim basis, the NHL team said on its Web site (www.mapleleafs.nhl.com).


House bill would let courts alter mortgages

Bankruptcy courts would be allowed to alter mortgages written by "predatory lenders" in moves that could save 600,000 Americans from foreclosure, according to the author of a bill introduced in the U.S. Representatives on Friday.


China Fires Soccer Coach Haan After World Cup Exit

China's Dutch coach Arie Haan was fired after a missed penalty in his team's 7-0 win against Hong Kong sealed the country's elimination from qualifying for soccer's 2006 World Cup in Germany.


US stocks mostly lower on disappointing Wal-Mart sales forecasts

Wall Street stocks moved mostly lower Monday on a disappointing sales forecast from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as investors worried that oil prices would cut consumer spending and hurt companies' third-quarter profits.


South Korea disagrees with US proposal for six-party talks

South Korea's foreign minister called Tuesday "for a more creative and realistic" proposal that would lure North Korea back to six-nation talks over its nuclear program.


HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 20 -- A school bus packed with high school students smashed through a guardrail along an overpass Monday and crashed nose-first 30 feet below, killing three teenage girls and injuring at least 30 other people, some critically, authorities said.


Mission accomplished, shuttle leaves station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - With hugs and   handshakes, the shuttle Atlantis astronauts left the space   station crew on Sunday, climbed aboard their ship and fired   steering jets to begin the journey back to Earth.


Report: Birth Rates for Older Women Rising

U.S. women in their 30s and early 40s  had higher birth rates in 2003, while births among teenagers  fell for the 12th straight year, federal health officials said  on Tuesday.


On the eve of 'Second Life' convention, Chicago gets griefed

Blog: Thunderstorms and even a tornado stir up the Windy City just as hundreds of 'Second Life' enthusiasts are supposed to touch down.


Backed by a $95 million annual media spend, Nautilus' Bowflex muscle-toning device is familiar to many TV viewers. Now get ready for the possibility of a Bowflex treadmill, free weights, gloves and other accessories. One thing is certain: The perennial direct response marketer is going mainstream.


Comcast to cooperate in FCC Web traffic probe

Comcast Corp  said on  Wednesday that it would cooperate with an investigation by U.S.  regulators into how it manages some Internet traffic on its  network, but again denied it had interfered with file-sharing  services.


Manufacturing growth is stronger in June: ISM

Manufacturing growth accelerated in June to its fastest in over a year as the economy picked up momentum, according to a report published on Monday.


An estimated 1.6 million deaths a year are attributed to toxic indoor air. A new clean-burning wood stove could help decrease that number.


Deadliest attacks on Iraqi security forces since Saddam fell

BAGHDAD, Oct 24  - The execution of 43 Iraqi army recruits northeast of Baghdad announced on Sunday is one of the deadliest attacks carried out on the country's fledgling security forces.


New group plans to protest, push NASCAR toward diversity

NASCAR officials are bracing to defend themselves from the negative publicity that might result from a planned protest at the races in Talladega, Ala.


Monster thriller "Cloverfield" crushes box office

The low-budget monster movie "Cloverfield" destroyed the competition, including fellow rookie "27 Dresses," during its first day of release in North American theaters, according to preliminary sales estimates issued on Saturday.


Non-league Exeter have made nearly a million pounds from their 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford in the FA Cup after the BBC confirmed it would screen their replay live.


EU to Lift US Sanctions After Repeal of Tax Breaks

The European Union said it will end sanctions on US imports in about two months, following the repeal by the US of an illegal export subsidy, and warned the US not to extend the tax breaks for companies such as Boeing Co.


CORRECTED: Cocoa Drops, Metals Jump on Weak Dollar

Cocoa prices sank on Wednesday as  exporters in top-grower Ivory Coast kept up with the arrival of  the new crop, which was halted several times this month by an  outbreak of civil violence and a farmers strike.


Poultry Lawsuit Ropes Ranchers' Concerns

By Chris Casteel, The Daily Oklahoman  Sep. 23--WASHINGTON -- The nation's cattlemen, concerned about legal action taken in Oklahoma regarding poultry waste, are pushing a House committee to pass a bill that would prevent the regulation of animal manure under federal environmental laws.


ETA car bomb fails to explode in northern Spain

A large car bomb placed by the Basque  guerrilla group ETA in the northern city of Logrono failed to  explode late on Sunday after only the detonator ignited,  Spanish news media reported on Monday.


IPhone not business-ready? CRM released for iPhone anyway

Etelos has made its CRM platform available to iPhone users via the devices Safari Web browser.


Iran says talks, not sanctions, only way in atom row

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator told major powers on Thursday that talks, not more sanctions, offered the only way forward for resolving an escalating standoff over Tehran's disputed nuclear program.


INTERVIEW: Telstra Rev Growth Similar To 2H04 -2-

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Telstra Corp.'s (TLS) revenue so far this fiscal year has been growing at a similar pace to the second half of 2003-04, Chief Financial Officer John Stanhope said Monday.


Ugandan foes negotiate ceasefire, plan talks

KAMPALA, UGANDA - Officials in Uganda are negotiating with rebels for a ceasefire deal they hope will lead to talks to end 18 years of civil war.


Toshiba to field HD DVD-equipped Xbox 360?

Could even be integrated into an HD TV Toshiba may be gearing up release an own-brand Xbox 360 with a built-in HD DVD drive, a senior executive from the company has apparently claimed.â¦


After bidding farewell to the Democrats, the area is playing host to another major event: The Olympics. Not the Olympics. The Jewish Olympics.


Rice seeks wide Middle East truce to restart talks

DEAD SEA, Jordan  - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice pushed Israelis and Palestinians on Thursday to broaden their fragile ceasefire as Arab nations urged her to press Israel to ease restrictions in the occupied West Bank.


Ah, b-ball in July, and a coach dares dream of future glory

On the basketball courts behind Boston Police Headquarters, Cory McCarthy watches the Showdown squad of the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League warm up, and starts to laugh.


com staff writers. Subaru's Petter Solberg took the early lead in the inaugural Rally Sardinia on leg one as the top rally drivers challenge for first day positions.


Holidays-to-insurance company Saga has been sold in a Â£1.35bn ($2.43bn) management buyout deal backed by private equity firm Charterhouse.


Gates backed by Senate for defense chief

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday  overwhelmingly confirmed Robert Gates as the next defense  secretary, replacing Donald Rumsfeld, an architect of the  increasingly unpopular Iraq war.


The toll from Baghdad market bombs, carried by mentally disabled women, rises to nearly 100, say officials.


Entrepreneur Unveils New Tourist Spacecraft

The creator of the first privately financed craft to carry a human into space showed models of a new, bigger version.


WASHINGTON - Medical milestone or privacy invasion? A tiny computer chip approved Wednesday for implantation in a patient's arm can speed vital information about a patient's medical history to doctors and hospitals. But critics warn that it could open new ways to imperil the confidentiality of medical records...


Shiite militants say kidnappers have lifted death threat on US ...

Kidnappers have lifted their threat to kill a US journalist abducted in the southern city of Nasiriyah along with his Iraqi translator, an


Death toll could double from epidemic of diseases

The continent-sized wound created by the tsunami that devastated large swaths of coastal Southern Asia has opened the door to some of nature's deadly opportunists, with disease threatening to double the death toll, health experts warn.


Ipotesi di uno slittamento della manovra non esiste


Nel raid aereo uccisi 20 presunti 'terroristi di Al Qaida'


In typical give-a-dog-a-bad-name-to-hang-it fashion, the BBC badgered UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to use the word "illegal" to describe the invasion of Iraq by US and British forces last year.


Man Shoots Cell Phones Into Swedish Prison

Authorities in Sweden arrested a man who shot mobile phones into the yard of a high-security prison with a bow and arrows, police said Saturday.


Seagate quashed reports by the New York Times that Lenovo was considering a buyout of the world's largest disk maker.


Doctors Grow New Jaw Bone in Man's Back Using Stem Cells

A German who had his lower jaw cut out because of cancer has enjoyed his first meal in nine years - a bratwurst sandwich - after surgeons grew a new jaw bone in his back muscle and transplanted it to his mouth in what experts call an "ambitious" experiment.


WASHINGTON - President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry have starkly different economic priorities with a common thread: price tags exceeding $1 trillion that could pump already huge deficits skyward over the next decade...


Denmark's biggest financial group, Danske Bank, has agreed to purchase Northern Bank in Northern Ireland and National Irish Bank in the Republic of Ireland from National Australia Bank for Â£967 million.


Oil Supply Exceeding Demand After Cuts, Qatar Says

The supply of oil is still outstripping demand after OPEC, the producer of more than a third of the world's output, begins to reduce production to prop up falling prices, the Qatari oil minister said.


Ukraine ends holiday break amid rumors of imminent inauguration

Ukraine's Christmas holiday break ended amid furious rumors that Viktor Yushchenko could be sworn in as president by week's end, despite vows by his defeated rival to keep up a legal challenge over his historic ...


Piaggio USA, the U.S. arm of the Italian maker of Piaggio and Vespa scooters, is seeking an agency for its nascent national creative account, sources said.


Spinning Out Clear Winner Even Before Debate Begins

Both campaigns have exhorted their supporters to flood the media with messages declaring a winner in the debates, hoping to influence the post-debate spin wars.


Sour Grapes as Another U.S. Boxer Bites the Dust

The U.S. boxing team sucked on sour  grapes after being left with just one gold medal prospect in  the Olympic boxing tournament Friday.


Comment is free: Johnjoe McFadden: Our resistance to an epidemic 3m years ago may have exposed us to the risk of HIV today.


Liverpool, 20:29 - CALCIO, ZANETTI: INTER HA TUTTO PER FAR BENE IN CHAMPIONS

Domani ricomincia la Champions League e l'Inter, dominatrice in campionato, fa visita al Liverpool n...


ENTERPRISE, Alabama  - President George W. Bush got a first-hand look on Saturday at the damage from deadly tornadoes in the U.S. South, saying that while buildings could be rebuilt the biggest impact was shattered lives.


French troops gun down dozens in Ivory Coast

French imperialist forces appear to have reestablished control over Ivory Coast, their former prize colony in West Africa, although Paris remains unable to patch together a stable client regime.


Hewitt rolls; Srichaphan bows out in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan (Sports Network) - Top-seeded Aussie Lleyton Hewitt advanced, but fourth-seeded Thai star Paradorn Srichaphan was among Friday's quarterfinal losers at the $775,000 Japan Open.


U.N.-backed operations displace thousands in Congo

As government soldiers dozed in  the abandoned market stalls and excited U.N. peacekeepers  celebrated reaching the town, several days late, a handful of  civilians squatted in a mud hut.


Jay-Z And Friends Keep Hip-Hop World Spinning

TAMPA - Jay-Z and R. Kelly may have been ``The Best of Both Worlds,'' but Jay-Z and Friends was something even better. The two, arguably the biggest names in hip hop and R&B, respectively, had a falling out


The Ghost Down the Hall Is Scary in Spanish, Too

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


Paul Pinegar threw the two biggest touchdown passes of his life -- one to tie with 11 seconds left in the game on fourth down, the other to win in overtime -- as the Bulldogs rallied to upend No.


Plans are taking shape to set up a museum dedicated to Britain's role in the origins of modern computers.


Mergers Dealmaker Now Deals in Mystery Fiction

As an investment banker specializing in mergers and acquisitions, Francois von Hurter spent a lot of time in airport lounges, where he'd often set aside the latest deal calculations in favor of a good mystery fiction read.


Baseball's Hot Stove is heating up with a flurry of rumors and gossip. To keep you up-to-date, we've created a special edition of Hot Stove Truth & Rumors.


Â· Damien Martyn (97) narrowly missed becoming the second Australian to score three centuries in consecutive innings against India having scored 104 and 114 in his last two innings.


NEWSMAKER-Shevchenko's goals and hard work earn reward

Andriy Shevchenko believes the European Footballer of the Year award crowns a "beautiful year" and the Ukrainian has every right to get a little emotional.


Iraq's President Ghazi Yawer has postponed a visit to France scheduled for next week following the kidnapping of two French journalists in Iraq.


Real Madrid's doctor Alfonso del Corral claims he warned the club they were taking a risk in signing Jonathan Woodgate and has not ruled out the possibility of an operation to cure the defender's long-standing thigh problem.


Sweeping new gambling laws come into force in Britain bringing operators under a new regulatory body.


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IBM on Tuesday bolstered its storage portfolio with several new systems, including a product the vendor says packs the power of a larger system but is about the size of a couple of pizza boxes.


Microsoft to Announce Media Center OS Update

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 supports DVD burning, HDTV, and improved support for mobile devices. Microsoft will unveil the latest version of its media-oriented operating system tomorrow, positioning


U.N. confirms North Korea nuclear shutdown

BEIJING/KUALA LUMPUR  - The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday it had verified that North Korea had closed all five of its major nuclear facilities, a milestone in efforts to get the country to give up its nuclear weapons programs.


The family of a student who died from an undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis welcomes efforts to improve diagnosis.


Houston Astros right-hander Roy Oswalt will replace injured Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz on the National League All-Star roster.


Il premier incontra Bossi: "Non ci sarÃ  un Berlusconi-bis"

''No, no, lo escludo assolutamente, non vi va verso un Berlusconi-bis, miglioriamo solo la squadra''. Lo ha detto il premier Silvio Berlusconi, lasciando la clinica Hildebrand di Brissago, dopo aver incontrato Umberto Bossi.


Naach is visually interesting and technically masterful, but Antara Mali is not original


Colorado Springs-based Westmoreland Coal Co. (AMEX: WLB) will buy LG&E Energy's 50 percent stake in a North Carolina power project for $125 million.


The following equity and convertible debt offerings are expected this week:.


AC Milan striker Ukrainian Andriy Shevchenko won the Golden Ball awardas as the best European footballer in a poll of journalists from 52 countries.


* Plane carrying Arafat's coffin takes off from French military ...

* Israel seals off West Bank and Gaza Strip to prevent violence. Militant group Hamas vows to keep up attacks. * Israeli soldiers kill four Palestinians.


Seeking a makeover, firm changes its name

Call it the extreme corporate makeover. While some companies embrace their past, others want people to forget what they've done.


Arrestato 21enne, denunciata fidanzata 16enne nel Materano


Kerry, Bush Camps Quibble Over Podium Lights

A last-minute flap blew up on Thursday at the presidential debate site over timer lights on the candidates' podiums, in a sign of how important each campaign saw every detail of the encounter.


Progetto per impianti potrebbe arrivare nei prossimi mesi


Floods Kill Hundreds as Storm Ravages Haiti

Bloated bodies and weeping relatives filled mortuaries today as Tropical Storm Jeanne killed more than 570 Haitians with the toll expected to rise.


Serbia's leader says Kosovo independence will never be accepted, after seeing UN plans for a partial breakaway.


Birmingham City agree a fee with Everton over Scotland striker James McFadden.


French oil company Total said on Wednesday it was taking a 25 percent stake in Russia's biggest independent gas producer, Novatek, in a deal that industry sources said was worth about $1 billion.


The public tender for the sale of 20 to 23 percent of shares in the Croatian telecommunications company -- controlled by Deutsche Telecom -- opens on Sept. via MSN Money


Podcast: Complementing ERP with Performance Management and BI

Kathleen Wilhide, Research Director for Compliance and Business Performance Management (BPM) at IDC.


The economic adviser to Russian President Putin tells a newspaper that chasing Yukos for tax bills was a "serious mistake".


Up to a third of motorway capacity is being wasted by drivers' poor lane discipline, according to research by the RAC Foundation.


AUSTRALIA ROCK INDIA AS BAD WEATHER HITS PLAY

Only 11 overs were possible on the opening day of the fourth and final Test in Mumbai but that was still time enough for Australia to leave India in some trouble on 22 for two.


Anticipati di un anno gli obiettivi relativi a ricavi


Perrigo Co., a generic drugmaker, has agreed to buy Israel's Agis Industries Ltd. in a deal valued at $818 million, the two companies said Monday.


Ad Anagni rimane la produzione di altri prodotti


BusinessWeek Special Report Examines Apple's iPod Lead

BusinessWeek has published a special report that asks "Could Apple Blow Its iPod Lead?" That title is more sensational than the article itself, however, as


Major US airlines look to lucrative routes abroad

NEW YORK - American airlines cannot make their low-cost competitors disappear into thin air, but they can fly away from them - to more lucrative routes overseas where their bargain-basement rivals cannot venture.


Cheney Once Pushed to Lift Iran Sanctions

Vice President Dick Cheney, who has called Iran "the world's leading exporter of terror," pushed to lift U.S. trade sanctions against Tehran while chairman of Halliburton Co. in the 1990s. And his company's offshore subsidiaries also expanded business in Iran.


At least 22 people have been killed and about 17 are missing in a fire at a warehouse in South Korea.


ABC film critic Joel Siegel dead at age 63

Joel Siegel, the upbeat and often joyous film critic for ABC television's "Good Morning America" for 26 years, died on Friday at age 63 after a long battle against colon cancer, the network said.


OIL prices fell more than a dollar to a three-month low yesterday as mild winter weather sapped demand in the heavy energy consuming north-east of the United States.


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Running back Corey Dillon carried 32 times for 158 yards. His performance, blemished only by a fumble that led to three Arizona points, was especially important because Tom Brady did not have one of his better days.


Barry Bonds spent a third day stuck at 714 and watched Albert Pujols hit his 23rd homer of the season.


Visa, MasterCard Lose Supreme Court Appeal

The Supreme Court Monday cleared the way for banks to begin issuing credit cards bearing logos such as American Express and Discover while continuing to offer Visas and MasterCards.


New Mars Pictures Show Signs of Watery "Aquifers"

Stunning color images offer new evidence that plentiful water once percolated through Martian bedrock—and new hints as to where life might be hiding.


Like a dark variation on a Q-rating, you can almost measure a public figure's influence by the number of calls generated by his or her medical crisis.


Dell jumps back into blade server market

Dell is back in the blade server ring with the introduction of its PowerEdge 1855 blade servers. The company is hoping to prove to customers that its new blades have significant cost savings and performance


Hitachi launches first external hard drives

I find Hitachi's decision to launch an external hard drive now an interesting choice: After all, the market is crowded with external hard drives, including 500GB models priced at under $150.


Hip-hop has such a negative connotation in some circles that some people equate it with thuggery or crime — an unfair depiction that DMC of the legendary rap group Run-DMC is trying to dispel.


Rwanda launches key test of WTO drug patent waiver

Rwanda plans to import a generic HIV/AIDS medicine made in Canada, making it the first country to test a World Trade Organization waiver on drug patents, the WTO said on Friday.


Top British commander calls Iraq "a civil war in miniature"

Britain's top commander in Iraq has joined a growing debate over whether Iraq has descended into civil war, insisting it was "at the very best, a civil war in miniature."


Two people have reportedly been killed and another two injured after a car bomb exploded in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Meanwhile, fierce fighting has continued overnight in Najaf around the shrine used by rebels loyal to Shi'ite cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr.


Singapore's friendly economy tops global ranks: World Bank

Singapore is the easiest country in the world to do business in, while China is rapidly simplifying business procedures to keep it ahead of India in the global rankings, the World Bank said.


Paris Hilton vows to prove jail has changed her

Celebrity hotel heiress Paris Hilton has vowed to prove critics wrong and show she is a changed person after serving three weeks in jail for violating probation in a drunken-driving case.


Michael Jackson, a leading world beer critic who praised the brews of Belgium and acknowledged he would never be as famous as "that Michael Jackson," has died. He was 65.


Turkey will support Albania's NATO candidacy: Erdogan

NATO member Turkey will support Albania's bid to join the North Atlantic Allliance, visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said here on Tuesday.


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Belgian party to join coalition, new government likely

A French-speaking party agreed on  Wednesday to join a coalition that Belgium's caretaker Prime  Minister Guy Verhofstadt is trying to form, and media reported  an interim government could be formed by the end of this week.


NHS Lothian is criticised for failing to reveal details of the contract for the new Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.


Morgan Stanley, Bear Stearns profits rise

Morgan Stanley (MWD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Bear Stearns Cos. Inc. (BSC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , two of Wall Street's biggest


Flawed Device Places F.D.A. Under Scrutiny

The F.D.A.'s oversight of a defibrillator may reveal shortcomings in its regulation of medical devices.


List of Foreigners Taken Hostage in Iraq

Insurgents in Iraq have kidnapped more than 135 foreigners in their campaign to drive out coalition forces and hamper reconstruction:


The Food Guy: ; Magazine's Best Eateries Include One That Closed; Snowshoe's New 'Ember' May Be Just As Hot As the Late 'Red Fox'

By Steven Keith  Southern Living magazine has just released a list of its top restaurants in the state, and it includes a lot of my own favorites.  Charleston's Bridge Road Bistro is touted for contemporary Appalachian cuisine and Southern Kitchen for traditional Southern fare.


The UK will block any unsatisfactory EU treaty deal, Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett says.


Frings suspended for World Cup semifinal

Germany's Torsten Frings was banned from the World Cup semifinals after a disciplinary committee found he punched Argentina forward Julio Cruz in a post-match fracas in the quarterfinals.


Older overweight women have another compelling reason to shed excess pounds. A new study shows that older overweight women significantly increase their risk of acute leukemia.


Parcells Begins Dolphins Shakeup by Firing G.M.

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


Una intera famiglia slovacca ci abita da alcuni anni"Siamo riusciti a tirarla su grazie ad amici che bevono molto"                                            PovertÃ  a Roma, una famiglia vive in una casa costruita con le bottiglie


New Delhi, Aug. 28: Drawing strength from their common economics background, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today sought close cooperation from his new Pakistani counterpart Shaukat Aziz to build strong economic and trade ties.


Secures IP in the telly-wearing market Dublin-based firm Adwalker has been granted a US patent for its wearable interactive digital media platform.â¦


Mbeki sees accord on Ivory Coast peace plan

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast -- All sides in Ivory Coast's conflict have agreed on measures to revive a moribund peace plan and speed up its implementation, South African President Thabo Mbeki said yesterday at the end of a mediation mission.


US regulators yesterday accused Walt Disney of violating securities laws by failing to disclose compensation given to relatives of its directors and payments


US, Malaysia begin critical fifth round of trade talks

The United States and Malaysia kicked off a make-or-break fifth round of trade talks, imperilled by sensitive issues and a row over a Malaysian energy deal with US foe Iran.


The heist flick predictably debuted at top spot.


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

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


Signs of emphysema may develop early in pot smokers

NEW YORK  - Pot smokers may experience pathological changes in their lungs decades earlier than such changes usually occur in cigarette smokers, a small study of 10 patients shows.


Firenze, 20:30 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: OGGI RIPRESA DEGLI ALLENAMENTI

La Fiorentina ha ripreso questo pomeriggio gli allenamenti in del derby toscano di domenica con il L...


A US team develops software to help deaf people use video to chat via sign language over mobile networks.


No disbanding STF, to curb terror activities: TN Home Secretary

Erode: Tamil Nadu Home Secretary Sheela Rani Chunkath on Wednesday said the Special Task Force (STF) would not be disbanded but utilised to play a new role of curbing terrorist activities.


Ruling triggers a rush to gay marriages in Iowa

Gay couples lined up before dawn on Friday to apply for marriage licenses after an Iowa judge scuttled the state's law against same-sex marriage.


Federal health advisers unanimously rejected a weight-loss drug Wednesday after hearing testimony that it increases the risk of suicidal thoughts, even in patients without a history of depression. The manufacturer, Sanofi-Aventis SA, further failed to show the drug rimonabant is safe, the panel said.


Chisinau, 20:05 - CALCIO, EUROPEI 2008: MOLDOVA-BOSNIA 2-2

Moldova-Bosnia Erzegovina 2-2 in un incontro valido per il gruppo C delle qualificazioni agli Europe...


Microsoft Corp. is flatly denying what it calls "misguided reports" of a flaw in its new Windows XP Service Pack 2 upgrade that exposes security information to hackers.


It takes a team of medical examiners to cry foul on a silver medal. The problem? No one can be sure if the person who won the prize is a man or a woman. In Bodyhack. <img


A Salerno salvati 4 bambini, a Caserta evacuata abitazione


WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- New rules governing overtime pay take effect Monday, and a politically charged debate over the impact of the regulations on American workers' paychecks looks likely to extend until Election Day.


Palestinian factions slam Blair conference as interference

Palestinian factions hit out at British Prime Minister Tony Blair's plans to host a Middle East conference, saying the London meeting would serve Israeli interests.


Iran probably 3-8 years off nuclear bomb: IAEA

Iran is probably three to eight years away from producing a nuclear bomb if it so chooses, the head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said on Thursday.


The NBA has yet to announce any punishment of Wolves guard Latrell Sprewell over his foul mouth. Sprewell responded to a female heckler, during the Wolves overtime win Saturday against the Clippers, by yelling at her graphically to perform a sexual act.


KILKENNY, Ireland Ernie Els put behind him the disappointment of three close calls at this year's majors with a one-shot victory in the WGC-American Express Championship on Sunday.


McAfee's 2005 product line has hit the store shelves. According to McAfee, its security solutions have been tweaked to hone in on identity theft, phishing scams, spyware and other malicious threats. The line includes: McAfee VirusScan, McAfee Personal Firewall Plus, McAfee SpamKiller, McAfee AntiSpyware, McAfee QuickClean, McAfee Internet Security Suite and McAfee VirusScan Pro. Products may be purchased online at McAfee.com. Boxed copies are available at participating retail outlets.


Filipinos Are Taking More Calls in Outsourcing Boom

MANILA Â As India moves up-market in outsourcing, the Philippines is quickly gaining a share of the customer-service call center business. It may be a low-end, low-margin business, but for the Philippines it has been an employment boon.


VATICANO - 1 dicembre, Giornata Mondiale contro lÂAids - Oggi su 42 milioni di persone colpite dal virus, 25 milioni vivono nell'Africa subsahariana. LÂepidemia cresce, ma ci sono speranze concrete CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - La Giornata Mondiale contro lÂAids si celebra ogni anno il 1 dicembre. Nel 2006, il mondo ha registrato ogni giorno una media di 11mila nuovi casi di infezione da Hiv, ed il numero di persone che oggi vivono con q...


RALEIGH, N.C. -- Tom O'Brien stepped off the bus at Carter-Finley Stadium before Boston College's game against North Carolina State in September, and immediately was taken aback.


ARLINGTON, Tex. -- A thief who broke into a Greek Orthodox bishop's car made off with quite a haul, but fencing one of the stolen items could prove difficult.


Wal-Mart Seeks to Repair Image in Calif.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  sent an open letter to California residents on Thursday, hoping it will help the world's largest retailer  overcome resistance to its plans for expansion in that state.


Books: "Cain's Field: Faith, Fratricide, and Fear in the Middle East"

TIME Jerusalem bureau chief Matt Rees on the experiences that led to his new book about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict


Two French journalists kidnapped in Iraq last August are expected to arrive home later in time for Christmas. The French Parliament erupted with applause when Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin announced


Long lines have formed at flu clinics held in retail stores, and others are being canceled for lack of flu vaccine. The unexpected vaccine shortage has raised many questions about how people can best protect themselves.


Whirlpool Corp  said on Thursday it planned to close two refrigerator plants and cut about 1,250 jobs in a restructuring expected to cost $15 million to $20 million.


AKRON, Ohio -- The last man picked for the Ryder Cup team led at Firestone from start to finish. Where: Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire (Legend and Cedar River courses).


Burundi police fire tear gas at massacre protest

BUJUMBURA, Burundi  Police in Burundi's capital Bujumbura fired tear gas Wednesday at crowds protesting against the massacre of at least 160 Congolese Tutsis at a United Nations refugee camp in the west of the country.


Cooler weather helps contain California fires

RAMONA, California  - Cooler, calmer weather helped firefighters gain the upper hand over seven remaining wildfires in Southern California on Sunday as residents sought clean water, food, and help rebuilding their lost homes.


Israeli aircraft fires missiles at northern Gaza

An unmanned Israeli aircraft fired at least three missiles at a group of Palestinians in Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza on early Sunday, Palestinian officials said.


More Americans Visit Doctor, Drug Prescriptions Up

Americans made an estimated 890 million visits to the doctor in 2002, a 1 percent increase from the previous year, according to a survey released on Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


London - Britain knew about an alleged coup plot in Equatorial Guinea at least five weeks before a team of mercenaries was nabbed in Zimbabwe as they prepared to carry it out, the Observer newspaper reported on Sunday.


British and French leaders pledge joint action to end 'humanitarian disaster' in Sudan.


Sun on Thursday announced that it settled the lawsuit Eastman Kodak had brought against it, but the charge that Sunâs Java violated software patents held by Kodak brought to light the major impact patents can have on software techniques.


Two new services with chauffeurs aim to reconcile the growing awareness of drunk-driving's consequences with after-work socializing by those in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles.


Japan's Makoto Tamada won his home Grand Prix on Sunday as world champion Valentino Rossi of Italy claimed second place to take his new Yamaha team closer to its first championship in 12 years.


Chairman of Spanish oil firm Repsol steps down

The chairman of Spain's leading energy group Repsol YPF, Alfonso Cortina, has stepped down, the company confirmed.


The rhythmic clapping began the minute Amr Khaled stepped through the door of the packed Crystal City ballroom. Surrounded by security guards, the Egyptian preacher had to weave his way through the crowd -- men both cleanshaven and bearded, women both fashionably coifed and dressed in conservative...


San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Tim Rattay discovered on Monday that he suffered a second degree separation of his right shoulder during Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.


Michael Moore Fails to Make Cut with Writers Guild

LOS ANGELES  - Two days after being  snubbed when the Oscar nominations were announced, Michael  Moore was left off the list Thursday when the Writers Guild of  America unveiled nominees for its first documentary writing  award for a feature film.


Saudis Unfazed by U.S. Talk of Energy Independence

Saudis are not alarmed about Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry's pledge to end U.S. dependence on Saudi oil and believe Washington will remain reliant on the kingdom, industry experts said Tuesday.


Azienda, immatricolazioni in Europa in linea con 2003


China slams German "warriors" show as fake

Supposedly ancient Chinese terracotta  warriors on show at a German museum are fakes, China confirmed  Thursday, condemning the organizers for cheating the public.


Martha Stewart Sells $8 Mln of Omnimedia Stock

Martha Stewart, the jailed founder of  media company Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., sold about  $8 million worth of shares this week, according to a regulatory  filing.


Suspect in Mom's Slaying Appears in Court

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dec 28, 2004 - A woman accused of killing an expectant mother and cutting the baby from her womb made her initial appearance Tuesday before a federal judge in Missouri.


U.S. Open: Hingis and Kuznetsova Move Into Third Round

Martina Hingis broke her pattern, Svetlana Kuznetsova pounded away and Donald Young took a more leisurely path Thursday into the third round of the U.S. Open.


New animated film The Incredibles is to receive its official UK premiere in London's Leicester Square on Sunday. The Disney/Pixar film tells the story of a family of superheroes who are forced to give up their powers.


Google-funded DNA testing to launch in Europe later this week

Maybe you're related to John Lennon, Hillary Clinton, Genghis Khan, or the Iberians of ancient Spain? Beyond providing social networking, several Google-funded Web sites targeted at North Americans will test your DNA and may give you some genetic clues.


Members of Britain's Sri Lankan Muslim community mourn their losses as they gather to pray and raise aid for the country after the Asian quake.


KLM to Cut Prices on Europe Destinations

Air France KLM AIRF.PA said on  Wednesday it would slash KLM ticket prices to all 66 European  destinations from Amsterdam by around 40 percent on Jan. 1 in  an attempt to compete more effectively with low-cost carriers.


'Se ci sara' il rinvio a giudizio riproporro' la questione'


Vista's Graphical Power Shown with UniveRSS

While many may have not understood exactly what the Windows Presentation Foundation meant for Vista, a new application from Microsoft to visualize RSS feeds may provide a glimpse into the future.


Some Australians hung up on cell phones: survey

SYDNEY, Feb 2 (Reuters Life!) - They've gone without food  or clothing just to make that call: a university survey has  found that some Australians are cell phone junkies.


Health Secretary Alan Johnson is to call for fluoride to be added to Britain's water supplies.


SHELBY, Mont. - A criminal charge accusing a college student of intentionally clogging a toilet at a border crossing was dismissed after a prosecutor said there was no permanent damage or monetary loss...


Captivate Network Expands Real Estate Footprint Across North America

WESTFORD, Mass., June 19  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Captivate Network, the digital at-work news and entertainment network, today announced that, through its ever expanding real estate partnerships, the network can be found on more than 7,800 screens in 779 buildings across North America.


Wenger pays after FA finds fault with defence

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


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Qualcomm to build $800m US wireless media network

Mobile multimedia content will get its own nationwide network in the US by 2006 if an $800m (Â£435m) project by Qualcomm goes according to plan.


Serbia cleared of genocide, failed to stop killing

The highest U.N. court cleared the Serbian state on Monday of direct responsibility for genocide in Bosnia during the 1992-95 war, but said it had violated its responsibility to prevent genocide.


An unforgiving wind lashes Juan Escate as he huddles around a bonfire with his three children, chilling him as he ponders how to fulfill his wife's dying plea.


David Cameron is facing renewed demands to commit the Tory party to a policy of tax cuts.


Se serviva una prova del nove dopo il facile 3-0 a Brescia nel debutto in campionato, la Juve la offre passando ad Amsterdam nella prima partita della prima fase di Champions League, battendo l'Ajax non senza sofferenze ma con una autoritÃ  decisamente


NFL to stream games to overseas fans with Yahoo

The National Football League said on  Thursday it will stream a full season of live games over the  Internet to gridiron fans outside of North America.


Floyd Mayweather launches a scathing attack on Ricky Hatton and hints that he could delay his retirement to fight him.


Merck & Co. is not liable for the heart attack of a Kentucky man who took the company's Vioxx painkiller for less than five months, a federal jury said yesterday.


Iraqi terror attacks to prevent Bush's re-election: Putin:

[World News]: Alma Ata (Kazakhstan), Oct 18 : Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday the terrorist attacks in Iraq were aimed at preventing the re-election of US President George W. Bush.


Scherma: caso Roch, Di Biasi "Si sente padre padrone

Continuano gli sviluppi della secca reprimenda fatta ieri sera in tribuna dÂ´onore da Mario Pescante (vice ministro con delega allo sport, menbro del Cio ed ex presidente CONI) al presidente della FIE RenÃ© Roch che si era reso autore di alcune assurde


OKLAHOMA CITY -- An Oklahoma Olympic legend spoke out Monday on the controversy surrounding the gold medal won last week by American gymnast Paul Hamm.


Can't we all just get along? I mean this is getting ridiculously way out of hand. For those who haven't watched any TV in the last five days, a fight broke out in an NBA


Coroner: Brad Renfro Died of Heroin Overdose

Actor Brad Renfro's death has been attributed to "acute heroin/morphine intoxication," according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Coroner's office.  "The final manner of death has been ruled an accident," the coroner's office said, adding t...


Good Nutrition Through a Cloned Wheat Gene?

A new study says modified wheat could help millions of children suffering from nutritional deficiencies


The buyer of Boston's most expensive condominium, the $14.3 million penthouse at the swank Residences at Mandarin under construction at the Prudential Center, sued the developers to get out of the deal, saying the unit doesn't have enough light.


Jonathan Byrd shot his second successive five-under-par 66 and joined Jeff Sluman on top of the leaderboard after two rounds at the Chrysler Championship.


German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 is to be sold to a consortium of US and European private equity firms.


Bush Pressuring GOP to Approve Intelligence Bill

President Bush sought to stem a near-rebellion by members of his own party in Congress yesterday by describing a sweeping intelligence-overhaul bill they oppose as an effort "to do everything


The new romance set on the fabled tennis grounds abandons a pair of eye-pleasing leads on a court full of stale sports observations.


Kevin van Zonneveld's Blog: Porting PHP to Javascript

The Zend Developer Zone has pointed out several code snippets from Kevin van Zonneveld that are ports of some favorites from the world of PHP over to Javascript.   They're broken up into a series of posts to his blog and include:   include ltrim str_rot13 strtoupper stripslashes nl2br str_pad   Each post includes a description, the parameters the function takes in, return values, credits for the code and the Javascript code to make it work. For a library with the complete list of ported functions, you can download this .js file (or the compressed version).    You can check out the full list of ported functions in this category on his blog.


IBM Corp has launched the successor to its venerable mainframe 3494 virtual tape library, which features built-in long-distance data replication, and operating code rewritten from the ground up.


Swimming in pools may raise hay fever risk

Children who go to swimming  pools on a regular basis may be at risk for developing hay  fever in adulthood, German researchers report.


Drilling Down: On Niche Dating Sites, Many More Women

Among smaller dating Web sites, the balance between men and women were drastically skewed.


Scorsese, Wahlberg roll dice on HBO series

LOS ANGELES  - Director Martin Scorsese has teamed with his "Departed" co-star Mark Wahlberg for an HBO drama series about the development of Atlantic City.


PARIS - World renowned thinker Jacques Derrida, a founder of the school of philosophy known as deconstructionism, has died, the office of French President Jacques Chirac said Saturday. Derrida was 74...


Roma, 14:00 - LOTTA, MONDIALI: TIMONCINI STACCA BIGLIETTO PER PECHINO 2008

Daigoro Timoncini ha conquistato la qualificazione ai Giochi di Pechino 2008, accedendo alla semifin...


Air travel to boom on low-cost, emerging economies: Airbus

European aircraft maker Airbus has said its estimate of world demand for airliners in the next 20 years had leapt by 31.2 percent in two years to 22,700, with the value of the global aircraft market expected to hit 2.6 trillion dollars by 2025.


Palestinian attack kills woman in Gaza settlement

A Palestinian mortar bomb slammed into a house in a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip on Friday, killing a woman and fueling settler anger over Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to pull Israelis out of the occupied region.


At least 10 killed, 51 injured in Moscow suicide blast

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a female suicide bomber blew herself up outside a busy Moscow subway station, officials said, in an attack claimed by the group that said it downed two planes last week.


Vanunu rearrested for talking to foreign press

Israeli police yesterday rearrested Mordechai Vanunu, the nuclear whistleblower, on suspicion of passing confidential material to unauthorised persons since his release from prison in April.


Rescuers say two walkers are lucky to be alive after becoming stuck on a ridge in Snowdonia at night.


Rio Tinto  posted a 25 percent rise in second-half net profit, driven by high prices for commodities such as aluminum, copper and iron ore, and said it had little or no spare capacity amid strong demand.


Google Stock Falls as Share Lockups Expire

Shares of Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) fell as much as 6.5 percent on Tuesday, as selling restrictions were lifted on 39 million shares held by employees and early


Ministro Economia, risanamento dei conti non e' finito


A Florida appeals court suspended on  Monday a lower court ruling that would have allowed the burial  of former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith in the Bahamas, as  the battle over her baby shifted to the Bahamian capital.


Lampedusa, in 5 giorni 2.600 clandestini

Un'ondata senza precedenti, con sbarchi senza fine. Proprio questa mattina l'ultimo avvistamento di un altro barcone pieno di clandestini a sud di Lampedusa. Secondo un primo calcolo, sarebbero piu' di 2.600


Africa falls behind on poverty goals, U.N. says

Despite some progress, sub-Saharan Africa is behind schedule on all its U.N. Millennium Development Goals, which include halving extreme poverty, halfway towards their target date, the world body reported on Wednesday.


Tony McNulty warns against "nipping around the edges" of British values with measures taken to tackle terror.


Pakistan Tests Short-Range Nuclear-Capable Missile, Army Says

Pakistan successfully test fired a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, as part of series of planned tests, the army said.


The search company buys the Menlo Park home where its founders leased a garage to start their business just eight years ago. With $1 million in startup capital, the company is today worth $125 billion.


A powerful blast rocked a crowded shopping mall in Manila's financial district Friday, killing at least four people and wounding dozens more, police said.


Nokia is making moves on Apple in more ways than one. While its latest rendition of the N95 mobile device debuted as a so-called iPhone killer, its Ovi Internet services are launching as a formidable iTunes competitor.


Michelle Wie couldn't quite keep up with the men so now the 16-year-old is chasing the world's best women, including Lorena Ochoa who shot 6-under 66 to share the lead Wednesday after the first round of the Evian Masters. Mi Hyun Kim and Shani Waugh were also at 66.


EUROPA/ITALIA - 55a GIORNATA MONDIALE DEI MALATI DI LEBBRA - Attualmente circa 10 milioni di persone hanno la vita segnata dalla lebbra Roma (Agenzia Fides) - Sono ancora 259.000 i nuovi casi di lebbra registrati ogni anno, pari a  circa 750 casi al giorno. Attualmente circa 10 milioni di persone hanno la vita segnata dalla malattia, benchÃ© da essa si possa guarire. Il prossimo 27 ge...


Harbhajan Singh's appeal against a three-match ban for racially abusing Andrew Symonds begins in Australia.


ASIA/INDIA - Nomina del Vescovo di Amravati CittÃ  del Vaticano (Agenzia Fides) - Il Santo Padre Benedetto XVI in data 8 giugno 2007 ha nominato Vescovo di Amravati (India) il Rev.do Mons. Lourdes Daniel, Vicario Generale della diocesi di Poona (India). \


Leading indicators fall for 4th straight month

NEW YORK -- A closely watched barometer of future economic activity fell in September for the fourth consecutive month, suggesting that the recovery may be cooling. A separate report from the Labor Department, however, suggested modest improvement in the job market.


Devices that monitor and correct abnormal heart beats could prevent thousands of epilepsy-related deaths, experts believe.


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