Kenyan Rutto Wins Chicago Marathon Again

Kenyan Evans Rutto won his second  consecutive Chicago marathon Sunday although a stiff breeze  scuppered his world record bid on the flat course.


Ballantine, Easley Campaign In Eastern NC

GOLDSBORO, NC -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Patrick Ballantine said that he'll win plenty of eastern counties in Tuesday's election because he's worked harder than Democratic Gov.


'World Police' Creators Say Anger = Publicity

When you're making an R-rated puppet movie with controversial marionette-on-marionette sex scenes, you'd think you'd have all the controversy you could stomach.


"A coloro che le trattengono in prigionia rinnovo il pressante, accorato appello di tutti gli italiani: liberatele!". Il presidente della Repubblica Carlo Azeglio Ciampi - in visita ufficiale a Piacenza- lancia


US economic growth cools to 2.8 percent pace in second quarter

WASHINGTON : The US economy braked harder than first thought in the second quarter, posting a tepid 2.8 percent annual growth rate as consumers gripped their purses, a government report showed.


Canadian observer labels Ukraine elections grotesquely fraudulent

Canadians sent to observe elections in Ukraine saw campaign tents fire-bombed and heard of voters being roughed-up while trying to cast ballots, says the Edmonton lawyer who headed up a monitoring project.


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(This classic Dave Barry column was originally published June 25, 2000.)  A fundamental belief held by Americans is that if you are on land, you cannot be killed by a fish.


Pregnancy risky after heart defect repair

NEW YORK  - New data suggests that women   who have undergone a successful surgery to repair congenital   heart defects can become pregnant, but they may have clinically   significant complications.


The doctor who first suggested MMR was linked to autism paid children for blood samples, a hearing is told.


Patriots, NFL deny new spying allegation

A member of the New England Patriots' video staff taped the St. Louis Rams' last walkthrough before the 2002 Super Bowl, a Boston newspaper reported Saturday. The NFL, however, said it was satisfied this was not another Spygate.


Russian politician Andrei Lugovoi, wanted by UK police for the murder of Alexander Litvinenko, will be arrested if he enters any European country.


Pro-Bush Booth Stirs Anger at Convention

They stop abruptly when they see the 5-foot-tall photo of President Bush, with "muslimsforbush.com" above his head.


Thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto gathered in Pakistan's biggest city Thursday to welcome her home from eight years of exile to the center stage of the country's volatile politics


Three Ontario men are being sued for allegedly sending millions of forged e-mail messages from Internet giants Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.


John Kerry thought he had Michigan's 17 electoral votes sewed up until polls showed his plans on the verge of unraveling.


Late actor Marlon Brando is said to have repeatedly refused his Oscar-winning role in The Godfather.


Russia slaps Yukos with fresh, potentially fatal, tax claims

MOSCOW : Russian authorities hit the bruised Yukos oil giant with a battery of fresh tax claims which could see the firm's total debt soar to an astronomical 17 billion dollars.


Batting at the top of the Washington Baseball Club's order is Jeffrey Zients, who has emerged from virtual obscurity to be the guiding hand of the local investment group looking to buy the Expos.


Armed with Yasser Arafat's weighty medical dossier, his nephew blamed Israel for the Palestinian leader's death and refused yesterday to squelch rumors of poisoning â-ven though


Six tips for easing re-entry after a vacation.


No guarantees that Tour de France will be clean

Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme conceded on Tuesday he could not guarantee a drug-free race when this year's event starts in London for the first time on July 7.


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The trial of award-winning actor Chris Langham who is accused of a string of child sex offences begins.


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Clinton unveils health care plan in Iowa

Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton, whose first attempt at a health care overhaul fell flat 13 years ago, unveiled a broad proposal on Monday to require health insurance for all Americans and make it more affordable.


HHS buys 1.2 million flu vaccine doses from abroad

Dec 7, 2004 (CIDRAP News) - The federal government is buying 1.2 million doses of flu vaccine made in Germany to augment the strained US supply, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today.


By Nancy Gaarder, Omaha World-Herald, Neb.  Feb. 19--Nature would be treated with a gentler hand when some of the remaining rural areas of Douglas County are developed, under policies up for approval by the county.


Remains of New Species of Hobbit-Sized Human Found

Scientists in Australia have found a new  species of hobbit-sized humans who lived about 18,000 years ago  on an Indonesian island in a discovery that adds another piece  to the complex puzzle of human evolution.


Bill Gates gives $10m to probe the universe

Large Synoptic Survey Telescope donation Bill Gates has donated $10m to the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) - an 8.4 metre beast boasting the world's largest digital camera designed to capture the entire available night sky every three days, "opening a movie-like window on objects that change or move on rapid timescales".â¦


Hundreds of federal police were deployed in India's eastern state of Orissa on Wednesday as Hindu hardliners burnt and damaged 12 churches in communal clashes, killing at least one person, police said.


A 26-year-old man was jailed Tuesday on suspicion of murder and sexual battery after his father found a teenage girl's body in his closet, authorities said.


DNA fingerprinting `no longer foolproof'

Sep 09 - The genetic profiles held by police for criminal investigations are not sophisticated enough to prevent false identifications, according to the father of DNA finger printing.


South African police descended late Wednesday on a downtown church where Zimbabweans had taken refuge, taking people in pajamas to a police station in scenes reminiscent of apartheid-era raids.


Five public sector unions will meet John Prescott in a bid to avoid national strikes over pension reforms.


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Chinese Police Patrol After Deadly Riots

Chinese paramilitary police stand guard near a bridge leading to the town of Langchenggang in China's Henan province Monday Nov. 1, 2004.


UPDATE 3-HealthSouth reaches $325 mln settlement with US

HealthSouth Corp. (HLSH.PK: Quote, Profile, Research) , a health-care company that is trying to emerge from an accounting scandal, said on Thursday it agreed to pay $325 million


China asks Canada to hand over a group of North Koreans who stormed the Canadian embassy in Beijing.


Fuzzy outlook, deficits could trip Bush economic plans: analysts

With the outlook fuzzy and the US economy saddled by big deficits, President George W. Bush will face a tough road implementing his ambitious economic agenda in a second term, analysts say.


Medicare Widens Coverage for Heart Device

Medicare has agreed to expand coverage by one-third for implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) -- devices used to steady hearts that beat irregularly -- to 500,000 patients, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.


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MPs are examining whether quiz shows are ripping off viewers with charges for phone calls.


Poll Finds Gain for Mayor, but a Long Way to Go

A New York Times poll shows a steady rise in Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's favorability ratings as he begins his run for a second term.


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With its proposed $5 billion buy of Leap Wireless, the low-cost mobile carrier could break out of its region and challenge the nationwide players.


HALIFAX -- A British tug attached a line to a stricken Canadian submarine far off the coast of Ireland yesterday, beginning the long, slow process of towing the fire-ravaged boat to shore.


Unusual number of storms hit land in Fla.

First it was a one-two punch of Tropical Storm Bonnie and the devastating Hurricane Charley. Then came Hurricane Frances just three weeks later.


Risultato netto primo trimestre 2007 in rosso 135 mln euro


BEIJING Nov 28, 2004 - At least 170 workers were trapped Sunday after an explosion tore through a central Chinese coal mine, sending smoke billowing out from air vents, the government said.


Gateway launches iMac-alike all-in-one PC

World's cleverest AC adaptor too? Gateway has unveiled its latest all-in-one desktop PC, dubbed simply the One. Sitting somewhere between an Apple iMac and Sony's Vaio LT series in terms of looks, the slimline 19in machine also sports a unique power-brick-cum-port-replicator.â¦


China's Hu Praises Macau Progress at Anniversary Fete

Chinese President Hu Jintao praised Macau's economic success, attributing it to a political system devised by China, after arriving to mark the fifth anniversary of the former Portuguese colony's return to China.


Shuttle ends mission with California landing

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, California  - Space shuttle Atlantis landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Friday after a fiery descent through the Earth's atmosphere that capped a two-week mission to the International Space Station.


King Tut, Set for 2nd U.S. Tour, Has New Decree: Money Rules

The Egyptian government intends to earn $10 million in each U.S. city visited by a new touring exhibition of King Tut artifacts.


Explosions in Refugee Camp in South Gaza Strip

Several explosions rocked the house of an  Islamic Jihad militant leader in a Palestinian refugee camp in  the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, witnesses said.


A stressful job has a direct biological impact on the body, raising the risk of heart disease, research shows.


Actress Keira Knightley's forthcoming film Atonement is selected to open this year's Venice Film Festival.


Souness To Bellamy: I Make The Decisions

Newcastle United striker Craig Bellamy was clearly unimpressed about being substituted by Shola Ameobi after 66 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Charlton at The Valley.


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Twenty-nine patients who took AstraZeneca Plc's AZN.L AZN.N anti-cholesterol drug Crestor have developed kidney damage, a US consumer group said on Friday as it called again for a ban on the medicine.


WASHINGTON -- The first inspections of the Big Four accounting firms by the board overseeing the industry turned up significant problems in their audits of companies' books and quality control, but the findings don't constitute a "broad negative assessment," an official said yesterday. .


A small fire broke out on Sunday in a mall in the Philippine capital where a bomb exploded last week. The fire caused panic, but there were no immediate reports of injuries, witnesses and officials said.


A former cellmate of a woman accused of killing her month-old baby by burning the girl in a microwave testified Thursday that the woman confessed to the crime, saying the baby "fit right in" the oven.


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Il centrocampista del Torino Nikola Lazetic vede una svolta nella stagione granata: "Non dobbiamo mo...


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Israel has begun construction work on the southern section of its controversial West Bank separation barrier. At least two bulldozers could be seen on Sunday levelling land around the village of Sikka, 15km from the city of Hebron.


Parties in Italy's coalition government reach a deal allowing Romano Prodi to continue as prime minister.


Motorola said Thursday that it was exploring the possibility of selling or spinning off its cellular phone business as a way to make the company more profitable.


Bandits from all factions are increasingly targeting relief convoys and aid workers in Sudan's conflict.


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Scholars Study King of Pop's Life, Music

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Michael Jackson, frequently savaged in the tabloid press, was picked apart by more rarified critics as scholars gathered for a conference on the pop star at Yale University...


With two of the highest-profile names in auto racing on the roster — Andretti and Patrick — it would seem the biggest challenge Andretti Green Racing faces in 2007 is making everyone fit together. That, and coping with another season of Marcomania — joined by Danicamania.


EC says no state aid provided in sale of Unipetrol

PRAGUE- The Czech Republic has not provided state aid in the sale of the state-owned stake in petrochemical group Unipetrol to Polish company PKN Orlen, the European Commission concluded, FinMin spokesman Marek ...


Berlin, Germany (Sports Network) - Life without star striker Kevin Kuranyi began with a scoreless draw for Stuttgart against Hertha Berlin.


Versace dazzles with silver and metallics

Donatella Versace, known for her sexy, glitzy designs for womenswear, kept up the pace on Friday in a winter 2007-08 show full of razzle, dazzle and silver.


Halliburton units exit bankruptcy in $4.7b pact

Halliburton Co. , the world's largest oilfield-services company, said its DII Industries and Kellogg Brown & Root units exited bankruptcy, formalizing a $4.7 billion settlement of asbestos claims with more than 400,000 people.


Hushovd sprints to Tour fourth stage victory

JOIGNY, France  - Norway's Thor Hushovd claimed his first victory of the year when he clinched the fourth stage of the Tour de France, a 193-km trek from Villers-Cotterets to Joigny on Wednesday.


Asian shares ticked higher on Tuesday as oil paused in its near-daily record climb, providing investors a chance to buy banks and some semiconductor shares such as NEC Electronics Corp.


H&R Block's date subprime business exit is fluid

The timing for H&R Block Inc's  plan to exit the subprime mortgage business is fluid, and the company hopes to know by year-end whether its deal to sell the operations to Cerberus Capital Management LP will go through as planned, H&R Block's chief executive said.


President George W. Bush heads for the Middle East on Tuesday, aiming to nurture Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts in the face of deep skepticism while trying to rally Arab opposition to Iran.


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The deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving said Monday that he feels bad for damage to the star's reputation but hopes Gibson thinks twice before drinking and getting behind the wheel.


The Defense Ministry remains anti-Scientology, but the government's film fund will give Cruise's production $6 million


VALENCIA, Spain -- For a change there will be no sweep in the America's Cup.


Sylvester Stallone isn't pulling any punches this time: Rocky Balboa is going out like a champ.


Car bombs killed at least a dozen people in Baghdad and another major city Tuesday as pressure mounted on interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi to avert a full-scale US attack on the insurgent stronghold Fallujah.


Arab-Americans in Four Swing States Favor Kerry

Arab-Americans in four battleground states favor Democratic Sen. John Kerry over Republican President Bush in the White House race, according to a poll by Zogby International released on Tuesday.


From the Borgias to Bill Gates Some of the world's greatest artworks are turning into copyrighted properties.Five hundred years ago, Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Today, those images are copyrighted. How can ancient cultural icons become commercial properties, centuries after they fall into the public domain?â¦


U.S. to announce medical device implant fraud case

A news conference was scheduled for Thursday afternoon to announce a corporate fraud case involving five companies in the medical device implant industry, the office of the U.S. Attorney in New Jersey said.


Charm for Apple, Beatles? -- Giants Settle Third Trademark Clash Over 'Apple' Name; Music Downloads Still Off

By Jordan Robertson Associated Press  SAN JOSE, Calif. - For the third time in nearly three decades, iPod maker Apple Inc. has resolved a bitter trademark dispute with The Beatles' guardian Apple Corps Ltd. over use of the iconic apple logo and name.


U.S. forces free son of powerful Iraqi politician

U.S. troops freed the eldest son of powerful Iraqi Shi'ite politician Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim on Friday after detaining him for several hours at a border checkpoint with Iran, Iraqi officials said.


Judge bars release of Paris Hilton items

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against a Web site peddling personal pictures, videos, diaries, and other items that heiress Paris Hilton once kept at a storage facility.


Local Company Withdraws Over Security Concerns

ARLINGTON, Va. - An Arlington based engineering and construction company has become the first major US firm to withdraw from a reconstruction contract in Iraq.


Calif. Jury Finds Peterson Guilty of Double Murder

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.  - California fertilizer  salesman Scott Peterson, 32, was convicted on Friday of the  Christmas Eve 2002 murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, in a case  that riveted Americans caught up in the tragic story of a  seemingly perfect couple.


A doctor who put on full protective gear to diagnose a plane passenger with a cough is struck off.


Isiah Thomas delivered "evident progress" sooner than needed. Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan planned to wait all season before deciding on Thomas' future with the Knicks. But when New York fought through a few recent injuries to move into playoff position, Dolan concluded he no longer needed to wait.


Angry mobs in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan, marched on the airport, hours after it came under French control.


A giant American flag hoisted by two fire truck ladders marked the entrance Sunday to a memorial service for a small-town police chief gunned down by a family friend during a traffic stop.


$149 million lottery winner: 'No idea' what's next

NEW YORK New mega-millionaire Juan Rodriguez hasn't quit his job at a Manhattan parking garage -- at least, not yet. Rodriguez won the 149 (M) million dollar Mega Millions lottery jackpot.


Fool Video: Taking Stock in Howard Stern

Has Howard Stern been a good investment for Sirius?


The Palestinian quest for an independent state is on the verge of collapse after Hamas declares Islamic rule on Israel's doorstep.


Oilfield services company Halliburton  Co  on Monday said its fourth-quarter net profit rose 5  percent, helped by growth in the its Eastern Hemisphere  business and a lower tax rate.


Beleaguered Russian oil giant Yukos on Monday faces a court-imposed deadline to pay a multi-billion dollar tax bill.


The California Senate's health committee effectively killed an ambitious proposal to create a near-universal health-care system, dealing a major political defeat yesterday to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and a setback to similar efforts nationally.


Judge Orders Martha Stewart to Surrender

NEW YORK -- A federal judge today ordered Martha Stewart to surrender for prison by October 8th, granting a request by the celebrity homemaker to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale.


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Geologists Finding a Different Mars Underneath

Mars is showing scientists its older, craggier face buried beneath the surface, thanks to a pioneering sounding radar co-sponsored by NASA aboard the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter.


Court orders new look at Texas redistricting

The Supreme Court kept alive a Democratic constitutional challenge to a Republican redistricting plan in Texas yesterday, ordering a three-judge district court to re-examine its decision in January upholding the plan.


Subprime inflicts new damage, banks seek cash

NEW YORK/LONDON  - New evidence of damage wrought by the U.S. mortgage sector surfaced in the United States and Europe on Wednesday while banks demanded a record amount of cash at a euro zone money market auction.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Trent Green found Eddie Kennison for a go- ahead nine-yard touchdown with 32 seconds remaining as the Kansas City Chiefs pulled out a thrilling 49-38 victory over the Tennessee Titans in a back-and- forth contest at the Coliseum.


The Florida Supreme Court ruled yesterday that a hastily passed law intended to keep alive a severely brain-damaged Florida woman is unconstitutional.


Mitt Romneyâs effort has been credited with helping vault him to the lead in some polls in Iowa and New Hampshire.


Pelican nesting grounds will be off-limits to the public this year at a refuge in central North Dakota while biologists plan their most extensive study ever of the big birds.


Sealy strikes help Wizards seal playoff berth

The Kansas City Wizards are in, the Colorado Rapids are out, and David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy are still alive.


Pate wins stage, Hincapie retains Tour of Missouri lead

ST. CHARLES, Missouri  - American Danny Pate rode to an eight-second solo stage win and compatriot George Hincapie retained his race lead in the Tour of Missouri on Saturday.


It turns out that the Bad Boy family is getting two new   members.


Wales recall Ryan Giggs after suspension for the qualifiers against England and Poland.


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Giants Struggle Yet Again to Protect Warner

Kurt Warner's first preseason as the Giants' quarterback ended ominously as he was sacked twice more Thursday night, when the team faced the Baltimore Ravens


A Pakistani-born man lost an appeal Thursday against his conviction and sentence for plotting a terrorist attack in Australia that police believe could have targeted the national electricity supply grid.


The planned withdrawal of US troops from Europe and Asia that President Bush announced this week, if allowed to stand, could lead to the demise of the United States' key alliances across the globe, including the one that Truman ...


US denies allegations of torture, abuse at Guantanamo

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has charged that the American military has intentionally used psychological and sometimes coercion "tantamount to torture


"Gladiator" star Russell Crowe took the blame for his latest battle — a fight with his own bodyguard — saying it was sparked by a misunderstanding at a drinks party for the cast and crew of a movie he was shooting.


Iraqi PM lashes out at Clinton, other U.S. critics

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki hit  back on Sunday at Democratic presidential hopeful Senator  Hillary Clinton and other U.S. critics who have called for him  to be replaced, telling them "to come to their senses."


Two eBay laptop sellers--one of whom ended up without either his laptop or the buyer's money for it--share their experiences.


Annika Sorenstam birdied four of the last five holes yesterday, twice with a 7-iron into greens surrounded by trouble, giving her a 6-under-par 66 and a one-shot lead after the first round of the LPGA's season-ending ADT Championship in West Palm Beach, Fla. Cristie Kerr had a 67, while Karrie Webb was among those at 68. It was the lowest ...


Sharon Phones Abbas in Highest Contact in Years

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  phoned Mahmoud Abbas Tuesday to congratulate him on his  election as Palestinian president and offer cooperation, the  highest-level contact between the sides in nearly four years.


EU Treaty Signing Overshadowed by Buttliglione Crisis

Tony Blair will tomorrow join other European Union leaders in Rome amid the growing crisis over the appointment of a new Brussels Commission.


Bulgaria's PM Makes Donation for Tsunami Hit Region

Politics: 6 January 2005, Thursday. Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Cobrug has made a personal financial donation for the survivors of December's earthquake-tsunami disaster in Asia.


Americans Shatter Old East German Relay Record

THENS, Aug. 18 - It was a scourge from the cold war era, standing for exactly 17 years like a stubborn sliver of the Berlin Wall. It was the longest-standing record in swimming, sobering proof that the sport had not quite escaped the ...


The number of U.S. workers claiming first-time jobless benefits fell 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 328,000 last week, slightly lower than Wall Street expectations, a government report showed.


British police start work on Bhutto probe in Pakistan

A team of British anti-terrorism police started working with Pakistani investigators on Friday after flying in to help them investigate the killing of Benazir Bhutto, officials said.


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Cage Film Tops Box Office for 3rd Weekend

Nicolas Cage logged a third weekend  atop the North American box office on Sunday with his  action-adventure "National Treasure," but overall ticket sales  slid as movies competed for attention with shopping in the  post-Thanksgiving holiday period.


Italy's aerospace company Finmeccanica signs deals with Alcatel, BAE

ROME  - Italy's defence and aerospace company Finmeccanica SpA said Friday it had agreed to merge its space activities with those of French telecommunications company Alcatel SA through two joint ventures.


Clooney buys rights to Grisham's true crime book

Actor and filmmaker George Clooney  has teamed up with Warner Bros.' specialty studio to buy the  movie rights to "The Innocent Man," the first nonfiction book  by best-selling novelist John Grisham.


The world's best-known mime artist, Marcel Marceau, has died, France Info radio said on Sunday, saying his family had informed it of his death.


After securing Johan Santana with a six-year contract and a guaranteed $137.5 million, the Mets and Santanaâs representation offered insight into the intense and sensitive negotiations.


Sirius Satellite Signs Howard Stern to 5-Year Accord

Howard Stern, host of the top-rated radio show for young men in New York and Los Angeles, will move to Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.


Texas and Connecticut joined Kansas and Florida last week in filing suits against a flu vaccine wholesaler for trying to sell scarce supplies of the immunization for 10 times the normal market value.


Nigeria Unions Delay Strike Decision Until Sunday

Nigeria's umbrella union body, the  Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said late on Tuesday it would  give the government until Sunday to reverse a 20 percent hike  in domestic fuel prices or it would call a general strike.


Iraq is to invite bids for two telephone licences, saying it wants to significantly boost nationwide coverage over the next decade.


President Bush's conservative coattails, geography and campaigns crafted to take advantage of both helped Republicans to a four-seat gain in Senate elections this year.


The world's biggest mobile handset  maker, Nokia , repeated on Monday it expects the  cellphone market to grow overall by up to 10 percent in 2007.


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US consumer prices rose an as-expected 0.2 percent last month, a government report showed on Tuesday, but a sharp jump in lodging costs helped push core inflation up at its fastest pace in five months.


Warner Home Video classics get slimmed-down treatment

Now that many of its  most celebrated movies have been released as lavish multidisc  collector's editions, Warner Home Video is going the minimalist  route and reissuing such classics as "Gone With the Wind," "The  Wizard of Oz" and "Ben Hur" in slim packs as part of its new  "The Essential Classics Collections" line.


Northwest's Detroit air terminal closed by package

Northwest Airlines Corp. said on Thursday that its terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport was closed after the discovery of an unattended package.


Asian markets fall, worried over U.S. optimism

Investors gave short shrift to hopes of the U.S. Federal Reserve rescuing the world economy with a further interest rate cut on Wednesday and continued to bet on a bad year, selling stocks and the dollar and buying bonds.


New Zealand's central bank unexpectedly raises interest rates to 8% sending the currency to a 22-year high.


FCC clears the way for more companies to offer the alternative form of Net access. The US Federal Communications Commission this week cleared the way for power companies to roll out broadband over power line


Rural Growth on Table: Consideration of 20,000 Acres of New Development Alarms Environmentalists.

By Mary Lynne Vellinga, The Sacramento Bee, Calif.  Mar. 3--The Board of Supervisors is considering opening vast swaths of land -- more than 20,000 additional acres -- to development in eastern Sacramento County.   Supervisors also are entertaining a request from developer Angelo K.


Iraq's neighbors take first small steps toward working together

The conference promoted the legitimacy of Iraq's government and got Iran and US talking.


By Bob Mims, The Salt Lake Tribune  Feb. 10--Omniture's revenues soared 71 percent and losses shrank 90  percent for its most recent quarter. But the Utah company's stock still took a  beating Friday.


Mother, three children are slain in Texas

A mother and her three children were found slain Monday in a West Texas town. A man who was scheduled to take the children to school discovered the bodies in a Lubbock apartment, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported.


Bush seeking united front with Asian allies over North Korea? ...

With fresh support from China in hand, US President George W. Bush hopes to minimize public differences with Asian allies over how to persuade North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions and come back to the bargaining table.


News Corp wins shareholder approval for US move

NEW YORK, October 26  - Australia-based global media giant News Corporation (NWS.NYS) has received the approval of its shareholders to shift the company's corporate headquarters from Australia to the US.


U.S. to do health tests on Katrina victims' trailers

Federal health experts will begin  testing for formaldehyde in trailers provided to people  displaced by Hurricane Katrina after complaints of health  problems, U.S. officials said on Thursday.


The worst forms of the killer tuberculosis bug have been gaining ground in the United States, alarming public health officials over imported drug-resistant strains of a disease that is mostly under control in this country.


A vehicle attempted to slow down Princess Diana's car just before it crashed, the inquest into her death is told.


The Bush administration has begun quietly urging Arab countries to help overcome Sudan's resistance to deploying 20,000 U.N. peacekeepers and police to the troubled Darfur region, the new U.S. special envoy for Sudan said Wednesday


France mourns Francoise Sagan, author of 'Bonjour Tristesse'

France mourned the passing of writer Francoise Sagan, who shot to literary fame with her first novel Bonjour Tristesse, and prepared for her funeral next week.


Thousands of South Korean farmers clash with police in Seoul as part of protests over  rice imports.


The Indian air force is to buy 126 aircraft with the US F-16 fighter among those being considered.


Rapper ODB dies inside NYC recording studio

The mother of rapper ODB said her son was the "the kindest, most generous soul on earth.". She said he was more than a rapper -- he was a loving father, brother, uncle, and most of all, son.


Topless club says Zeta-Jones should be flattered

Catherine Zeta-Jones should be flattered that her image was used for advertising and promotion on the Web site of a Nevada topless club, a spokesman for the club said.


Painstaking effort and computer power went into cleaning up the original Star Wars trilogy for its DVD release.


British hunters seek to end fox-hunt ban

Defeated in Parliament, supporters of fox hunting went to court Friday to try to overturn a legislative ban on their more than 300-year-old sport and vowed a campaign of civil disobedience


With a ceremony that went off like a classic Swiss timepiece, officials Friday inaugurated the world's longest overland tunnel, a 21-mile-long rail link under the Alps meant to ease highway traffic jams in the mountainous country.


AFRICA/SUDAN - Nuova fondazione delle Figlie di San Paolo a Juba Juba (Agenzia Fides) - Dopo 25 anni di guerra civile, il Sud Sudan sta vivendo un momento di pace. Subito dopo la firma della pace, nel gennaio 2005, il Vescovo di Torit, Mons. Paride Taban, rivolse un invito a tutte le congregazioni religiose affinc...


Domenech names experimental midfield for Ireland

France's coach Raymond Domenech opted for an experimental midfield on Thursday when he named his side to take on Ireland in a World Cup qualifier this weekend.


Segway sounds sudden wheel reversal warning

Upgrade your machine or risk falling off, company says Segway has asked its customers around the globe to return their "personal transporters" for a essential software update intended to eliminate an unfortunate glitch which, in the words of the manufacturer, "can unexpectedly reverse the direction of the wheels which can cause a rider to fall".â¦


Se saranno completati i processi di liberalizzazione


Israel's opposition Labour party starts late-night coalition talks with the governing Likud party.


+300% grazie alla vendita del polo biscotti Lu a Kraft


U.S. film shows despair under mountain of debt

Sky-high interest rates on credit cards can make a mountain of debt seem insurmountable. Eventually for some, it is.


Several factors to blame for hoops decline

US basketball once stood in the same Olympic pantheon as Cuban boxing and Chinese table tennis. From basketball's inclusion in the Games in 1936 until this summer, the United States


Hewitt Hits Top Gear, Mauresmo Storms On

Former champion Lleyton Hewitt  bristled, battled and eventually blossomed as he took another  step toward a second U.S. Open title with a second-round  victory over Moroccan Hicham Arazi on Friday.


Pattaya, 15:46 - TENNIS, WTA PATTAYA: SANTANGELO VINCE DOPPIO

Mara Santangelo si è aggiudicata il titolo di doppio del torneo Wta di Pattaya, in Thailandia...


Montecatini Terme, 12:34 - CALCIO, MORTO AMOS MARIANI: VINSE DUE SCUDETTI CON LA JUVE

E' morto a Montecatini, affetto da un male incurabile, Amos Mariani, 76 anni, ex attaccante di Fiore...


Home PCs not as protected as owners think

Internet users at home are not nearly as safe online as they believe, according to a nationwide inspection by researchers. They found most consumers have no firewall protection, outdated antivirus software and dozens of spyware programs secretly running on their computers.


West Bromwich Albion began their search for a new manager on Wednesday after Gary Megson's four-year reign at The Hawthorns came to an end.


Top Palestinian government aide abducted in Gaza

A senior adviser in the Palestinian government was abducted by unknown gunmen in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip on Friday, officials in President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah faction said.


Conthe: procedura buste chiuse va rispettata


Tiger Woods has revealed his desire to be a playing vice-captain for the United States at the 2006 Ryder Cup. "I would like to work with the captain on the pairings and team strategy and working on the whole


INDIANS 22, YANKEES 0---At New York, Omar Vizquel went 6-for-7 to tie the American League record for hits as Cleveland handed the Yankees the largest loss in their history last night.


Vieira adds to Souness woes as Arsenal keep up the chase

ARSENAL plunged Graeme Sounessâs Newcastle further into crisis last night as they closed the gap on Premiership leaders Chelsea to five points with a narrow victory.


At Holloway's Christmas Trees, they'll help cut down a tannenbaum, spray it with flame retardant and cover it in fake snow.


Microsoft on Tuesday is looking to extend visual modeling of applications in its Visual Studio 2005 platform, with an early release of technology to enable developers to author industry-specific modeling tools.


SACRAMENTO -- Going on the defensive Thursday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he would sign a deal Monday for a controversial Indian gambling mega-casino in the East Bay, but said he was required by federal law ...


And he accepted there could be no stark IRA statement that 'the war is over', according to the recently published book Himself Alone.


Asia marks crisis with confidence and ambition

Asian countries said on Monday they were in a better position now to deal with the sort of financial meltdown that crippled the region 10 years ago, but warned against complacency.


Dabbles in paradox This morning, at a San Francisco press event The Reg wasn't invited to, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled several new iPods, including a nano that handles videos and games from an expanded display. He also trumpeted the arrival of iPhone ringtones, and sadly, we have no idea whether he kept a straight face.â¦


Roma, 15:41 - CALCIO, ROMA; CURCI: SUL MIO FUTURO SPERO SI DECIDA PRESTO

"Il futuro? Speriamo che qualcosa si faccia perchè farebbe piacere a me, farebbe piacere a tu...


Bryant becomes league's youngest to score 20,000 points

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant  became the youngest player in NBA history to score 20,000  career points when he had 39 points in the Lakers' 95-90 road  win over the New York Knicks on Sunday.


The Red Sox [stats, schedule]' starting rotation still has two significant spots to be addressed, but the bullpen is near completion with the addition of veteran Matt Mantei.


CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says the board is only telling half the story behind the surprise firing of PeopleSoft's CEO.


Intervista all'Observer e copertina con la moglie. Rispostaa Gattuso: un gesto come tanti baciare la maglia del Chelsea                                                  Sheva e Kristen in versione erotica "Non dite che ho tradito il Milan"


Stallone back in action with 2-film deal

NEW YORK  - Boxoffice comeback champ Sylvester Stallone has inked a lucrative deal to direct and star in two action films with "Rambo" producers Danny Dimbort,


Midland Mainline can not run any rail services from London to the East Midlands and Yorkshire on Sunday.


The YouTube Effect has crept into television's mightiest showcase for advertising: the Super Bowl.


Trainer Says Bonds Took Undetectable Drug: Report

Baseball star Barry Bonds took an  undetectable performance-enhancing drug during the 2003 season,  his weight trainer said on a secretly recorded tape, The San  Francisco Chronicle reported Saturday.


Hibiscus flowers may help your heart in the same way that red wine and tea do, claims new research from China. Hibiscus contains antioxidants that help control cholesterol


Update 8: Ford, GM Set Production Cuts on Sales Drop

Another disappointing sales month at General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. led the nation's two largest automakers to cut planned vehicle production in the fourth quarter, which could hurt profits.


Turkey bombs Kurdish rebels in southeast

SIRNAK, Turkey  - Helicopter gunships bombed Kurdish rebel positions in southeast Turkey on Monday and the government flexed its military muscle with big national day parades and flypasts in major cities.


The word "diva" has long since been appropriated by showbiz hucksters and campy fashionistas who like to place the grand cloak on the tiny shoulders of Beyonce Knowles, Celine Dion and whoever


UK police keep tabs on thousands of people who may be involved in terrorism, a senior officer says.


Pvt sector investment shows upward trend

NEW DELHI SEPTEMBER 26: Public sector investments in agriculture and other industries have not kept pace with private investments over the last decade, a CII discussion paper on âInvestment Scenario in Indiaâ has found.


ST. LOUIS The newspaper publisher Pulitzer Inc. has said that company officials are considering a possible sale of the firm to improve shareholder value.


A fine anno, presidente Bundesbank lancia allarme


Job Corps Plans Makeover for a Changed Economy

As the economy has turned against those with low skills and researchers have questioned the long-term impact of the Job Corps.


Since World War II, no two candidates have had such strikingly similar backgrounds of class and privilege. So, why do these guys dislike each other so much?


U.S., Iraqi troops find Qaeda prison camp in Iraq

U.S. and Iraqi troops raided a suspected al Qaeda prison camp north of Baghdad and freed 41 men, some of whom said they had been held for four months, the U.S. military said on Monday.


LOS ANGELES  Â The union representing Hollywood directors said Friday it will begin contract talks Saturday with studios in a move that could affect the ongoing strike by writers.


Two Private Planes Violate Bush Air Space

Two small private aircraft violated restricted air space Saturday over two of President Bush's campaign rallies in central Florida, authorities said.


Clay Loveless' Blog: Monitor PHP Extension Releases with Y! Pipes

Since the recent release of a new tool from Yahoo! - Yahoo! Pipes - developers have been working with it and creating their own "pipes" of functionality, already exploring the boundaries of the application. Clay Loveless is one PHP developer that has already created his own pipe to monitor feeds from several PHP extensions.   The first pipe I've created and published is the PHP Extension Monitor. It's an aggregated feed that pulls in release information on several cool extensions that arenât announced in the PECL feed, such as Suhosin, XCache and DBXML.   Check out his pipe here or you can go create your own by logging in with a Yahoo! ID here.


Iraqi Officials Plan to Extend Arms Buyback

A plan to disarm militia has raised hope that Moktada al-Sadr will continue his turn toward entering the democratic process.


A 70-million-year-old fossil of a giant frog has been unearthed in Madagascar by a team of UK and US scientists.


Milano, 11:48 - CALCIO, QUAGLIARELLA: UDINESE QUARTA NON E' IMPOSSIBILE

L'attaccante dell'Udinese, Fabio Quagliarella, indica l'obiettivo stagionale dei bianconeri. "L'Udin...


UK Suicide Rates for Young Men Hit 20-Year-Low

Britain's suicide rate for young men has  plunged to its lowest level in two decades and is nearly 30  percent below its peak in 1998, the government announced on  Friday.


NASA scientists are studying the man who was the basis for Dustin Hoffman's character in the 1988 film "Rain Man," hoping that technology used to study the effects of space travel on the brain will help explain his mental capabilities.


The US government has announced a record increase in Medicare premiums for 2005, and all depending which side you're on in the Presidential race, it's either an enhanced package for senior citizens, or the elderly population is being socked with the


Iraqis Release Fallujah's Top Negotiator

Chief negotiator for the town of Fallujah, Sheik Khaled al-Jumeili talks on a phone after being released from US custody on the orders of Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, in Fallujah, Iraq, Monday, Oct 18, 2004.


Scende invece la spesa edilizia: a gennaio -0,8%


Sui giornali critiche e una domanda: eleggiamo lei o lui?Secondo i commentatori il suo attivismo rischia di danneggiarla                                            "Troppo Bill dietro Hillary" l'America accusa i Clinton                                                                                dal nostro inviato VITTORIO ZUCCONI


Ellen MacArthur slips behind record pace in her attempt to beat Francis Joyon's solo round-the-world mark of 72 days.


Arts & entertainment: It doesn't quite have the oomph of Octopussy, but the next 007 film will be called ... Quantum of Solace


L'odissea di un pensionato affetto da grave insufficienza cardiacaI famigliari hanno presentato un esposto all'autoritÃ  giudiziaria                                            Palermo-Trapani per un posto letto 7 ore in ambulanza: muore d'infarto


Intern MD Injects Patient With Olive Oil

STEYR, Austria - A medical intern at a western Austria hospital mistakenly injected an elderly patient with olive oil instead of antibiotics after mixing up bedside vials, officials said Wednesday.    The patient, a 79-year-old woman in the hospital for an appendectomy, was not in life-threatening condition, hospital director Harald Geck told the Austria Press Agency...


Alcar Chemicals Group Reaches Important Milestone With a Consolidated Contract Worth $160 Million USD

Alcar Chemicals Group Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ACMG) announces today that it has reached an important milestone by consolidating the two contracts with A-M Polymers into a single contract worth $160M over a five year period and automatically renewable.


Nerve Problem May Explain Gulf War Symptoms

NEW YORK  - Problems with one of the body's  nervous systems may account for many of the symptoms seen with  Gulf War syndrome, new research suggests.


CHICAGO -- The parent of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange raised its offer to buy the crosstown Board of Trade for the third time Friday, just three days ahead of the shareholder vote that will determine the fate of the long-planned acquisition.


Prosecutors Conduct Raid of Troubled Japanese Bank

Japanese prosecutors raided the Tokyo headquarters of UFJ Bank Friday, one day after a criminal complaint was filed against the embattled institution.


Automaker DaimlerChrysler AG said Wednesday it has signed a contract with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in which the two companies renewed their commitment to joint production and development projects.


Russian favourite Safin stumbles in Kremlin Cup

Top seed and home favourite Marat Safin was bundled out of the Kremlin Cup in the second round 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 by unseeded Czech Radek Stepanek.


CHARLOTTE, NC -- Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner Mike Sullivan said Monday that sleep apnea might have contributed to the death of former Carolina Panther Reggie White, who died Sunday morning.


A scene in EastEnders featuring a character being stabbed prompts 200 complaints to the BBC.


Arab League chief leaves for Nigeria for Darfur talks

Arab League chief Amr Moussa left here for Nigeria on Sunday to take part in negotiations on the Darfur crisis. "The Arab League has been invited to take part in the negotiations


Japanese shares rebounded from  three-month lows on Tuesday but stubbornly high oil prices and  concern over their impact on corporate earnings capped gains.


Neverland Workers: Search Exceeded Warrant

SANTA MARIA, Calif. Aug. 21, 2004 - Sheriff's deputies searching Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch went into areas they didn't have court approval to enter, according to two of the entertainer's employees.


Bank Agrees to Buy Troubled Loan Giant for $4 Billion

The deal rescues Countrywide, Americaâs largest mortgage lender and expands the financial services empire of Bank of America, the nationâs largest consumer bank.


Former Paraguay President Luis Gonzalez Macchi is jailed for eight years for fraud and embezzlement.


Pakistan PM's India Visit Seen Maintaining Momentum

Pakistan's prime minister makes his first official visit to India this week and while hopes are slim for a breakthrough in the rivals' cautious peace process, his trip should at least keep momentum going.


Cossiga, 'e' probabile vista la sua amicizia con Pollari'


By DON THOMPSON SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest slapped a woman's face and grabbed her repeatedly, causing visible injuries, according to a sheriff's report made public Tuesday.


Blog: Next week will see the arrival of new Intel chips for servers with four or more processors, as the chipmaker finally moves past the old Netburst architecture.


THE world closely watched the US presidential election to see what the outcome might mean for the next four years of American foreign policy.


Six French aid workers sentenced to 8 years hard labor in Chad for trying to kidnap 103 children arrived on Friday in France where they are due to serve their sentences in jail.


Eight months after Jack made sat-phone contact with a ship just off the island's shore, "Lost" fans get to find out who is coming to the rescue.


Payless ShoeSource Inc., the nation's largest shoe retailer, posted a third-quarter profit on Friday compared with year-ago losses, due to improved margins and lower payroll costs.


U.S. Rep. Frank to scrutinize housing and credit cards

The chairman of the U.S. House of  Representatives Financial Services Committee will this year  scrutinize the mortgage lending industry and draft new consumer  protections for credit card holders, he said on Friday.


2004 didn't turn out as Tribune expected, but the company may be barking up the wrong tree as it seeks to bolster results.


The US military charges two of its soldiers with the murder of three Iraqis earlier this year in the  Iskandariya area.


GMA/FPA Appoints Paul Noe Vice President of Regulatory Affairs

WASHINGTON, March 13  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Grocery Manufacturers/Food Products Association (GMA/FPA) president and CEO, Cal Dooley, today announced that Paul Noe has been named Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for GMA/FPA.


Iran must halt atomic work to avoid sanctions: U.S.

The United States said on Tuesday the international community would have to impose sanctions if Iran did not halt sensitive atomic work, and the EU said the latest talks on the matter had been helpful but no breakthrough.


Congress Probes Timely Sale of Sallie Stock

Congressional investigators are looking into Sallie Mae Chairman Albert L. Lord's sale of $18.3 million worth of company stock this month, just days before President Bush proposed a huge cut in subsidies to the lending industry that caused Sallie Mae shares to nosedive.


Roma, 20:48 - VOLLEY, A2 MASCHILE: RISULTATI E CLASSIFICA

Risultati della terza giornata di ritorno del campionato di serie A2 maschile di pallavolo: Materdom...


Teachers are going to have to make some changes.


Composer Morricone gets new CD and Oscar

What are Bruce Springsteen, Celine Dion, Metallica, Yo-Yo Ma, Roger Waters, Renee Fleming and Andrea Bocelli all doing on the same album?


Oscar Nominee Staunton Still Doing Dishes

At least one Oscar nominee is still doing her own dirty work. "I seem to be doing all my own cooking and shopping and washing," Imelda Staunton said with mock indignity on the red carpet at Saturday's Screen Actors Guild Awards.


A gunman is reported to have opened fire on students at a university near Chicago in the United States.


LA PAZ, Bolivia  - Protesters in Bolivia's wealthy  Santa Cruz province stepped up their pressure on President  Carlos Mesa on Friday by announcing plans to set up their own  separatist government and break ties with the capital, La Paz.


Point, Click and Mock on the Wild, Wild Web

A mutant form of political animation born of the marriage of video games and Dada photomontage has been gaining ground on the Internet since Sept. 11, 2001.


Turkey banned YouTube for hosting videos "insulting the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk." Here's a technical guide to evading the cultural censors. In 27B Stroke 6.


Bobby Frank Cherry, convicted of killing four black girls in a racially motivated bombing of a Birmingham church in 1963, died Thursday in prison. He was 74.


Vitamin E Wards Off Colds in Elderly, Study Says

Vitamin E supplements ward off colds in the elderly and may help some seniors avoid upper respiratory tract infections that can prove deadly, researchers said on Tuesday.


Tory leader David Cameron uses a Scottish conference speech to stop the fallout from a critical internal memo.


U.S. first ladies to be honored on coins

Not to be outdone by their husbands, the first ladies are getting their chance to shine on the nation's coins. Starting next year, Martha Washington, Abigail Adams and all the rest will begin appearing on a new series of gold coins.


African Union mediators order Sudan to halt Darfur offensive

An African Union commission overseeing the shaky truce in the western Sudanese region of Darfur ordered Sudan's government to halt a two-week-old offensive against rebel forces and to withdraw.


America Online said that spammers were starting to give up - at least when it came to sending junk to its subscribers.


Trevor Immelman shot a course-record 9-under 63 Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the South African Open.


Paulson: Don't want to rush economic stimulus

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Monday the Bush administration was considering how to give the economy a boost as it weathers a housing correction, but does not want to rush.


Two hearts are better than one for toddler

Camila Gonzalez now has two hearts beating separate rhythms inside her tiny chest. At 22 months of age, she became the youngest child in the United States to receive a donorâs heart while also retaining her original one.


Florida Working to Protect Endangered Reef

By BRIAN SKOLOFF  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Just below the sea's surface off Florida's southeast coast lies a virtual gold mine.   It's not sunken treasure or a Spanish galleon but rather nature's bounty: rows of coral reefs that generate billions of dollars a year in tourism spending.


DaimlerChrysler hopes for U.S. healthcare deal

DaimlerChrysler (DCXGn.DE) still  hopes to win cost-saving concessions on healthcare from its  unionized U.S. workforce despite resistance from the United  Auto Workers union, its U.S. arm Chrysler said on Friday.


Developer Tutorials Blog: Why you should be using YAML for config

The Developer Tutorials blog has a new post mentioning the use of YAML structure for creating configuration files in your application.   YAML, or YAML Ain't Markup Language, is a "human friendly data serialization standard". It's essentially a very basic format for storing data, and uses far less syntax than standard PHP. [...] It's almost like English; it's as basic as you want. Of course, that's not to say it doesnÃ¢ÂÂt support complex structures - this example demonstrates the power of the format.   He also points out the spyc extension that makes working with the files in PHP a breeze.


Almeno due pirati dell'aria, turchi: protestano contro la visita del PapaA bordo del Boeing 107 passeggeri e sei membri d'equipaggio                                            Dirottato volo Tirana-Istanbul Ã¨ stato fatto atterrare a Brindisi


Shares of Micrel Inc.  fell 6.3 percent before the bell on Wednesday, a day after the maker of analog microchips said fourth-quarter revenue would miss earlier targets due to weak demand from computing and communications equipment makers.


One day after Daniel Cabrera ended his inconsistent season with a near no-hitter, Baltimore Manager Sam Perlozzo predicts a bright future for the 25-year-old right-hander -- again.


Russian cabinet offers key Kyoto endorsement

MOSCOW - The Russian cabinet today approved the Kyoto Protocol in a crucial step that could bring the long-delayed climate change treaty into effect within months.


Fiji military sets coup deadline for noon Friday

Fiji military commander Voreqe Bainimarama warned he would overthrow the government at noon Friday (0000 GMT Friday) if Prime Minister Laisene Qarase did not accede to all his demands.


New York, NY (Sports Network) - Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis was suspended for two games without pay and fined an additional two weeks' salary by the league on Friday for violating the NFL substance abuse policy.


Hanks and friends continue ballpark tour

Actor Tom Hanks and two show business friends turned a rain delay into an event Wednesday.


LIBBY LENTON swam the fastest 100 metres freestyle relay split of all time to anchor a world-record effort by Australia's women's 4x100m medley relay at the world short-course championships in Indianapolis yesterday.


Gunners go to Liverpool stung by more negative headlines

Arsenal gained a 1-1 tie with nine men against a Champions League group winner yet still came home to negative headlines. Thierry Henry scored a quality goal for an equalizer at PSV Eindhoven


MOSCOW - Nikolai Zherdev and Alexander Perezhogin scored 18 seconds apart Saturday, leading the Russian Stars past the NHL World Stars 5-4 in an exhibition game during the lockout.


Boffins go dotty over quantum teleportation

No 'beaming up' was involved Researchers at the University of Singapore have demonstrated that it is possible to "teleport" information from one so-called quantum dot to another.â¦


By Chuck Williams, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Ga.  Feb. 1--There was a little fun and stock forecasting at Wednesday's meeting of the Rotary Club of Columbus.


Cazenove is getting serious over its courtship by at least two US investment banks, and the 180-year old UK brokerage could tie the knot with a suitor in a matter of weeks, sources close to the situation said on Monday.


A 10-year effort to design the best possible federal buildings has yielded first-rate designs Â and forbidding, parochial ones.


EBay Fights India Arrest Over Sale of Sex Video

The arrest of the Indian-born chief of Baazee.com, the unit of eBay that is India's largest Internet auction site, has raised an uproar, prompting calls for clearer


Germany to enjoy record trade surplus this year

Germany's trade surplus will reach a record high of 158 billion euros (199 billion US dollars), The German Wholesale and Foreign Trade Federation, or BGA, reported Thursday.


EU finance ministers tell Greece to control its public deficit

European Union finance ministers told Greece it had to take immediate steps to control its public deficit, which they said had consistently exceeded eurozone regulations.


Utility Computing Still A Work In Progress On Linux

TechWeb - As Linux running on x86 servers continues to grow in corporate data centers, questions remain as to whether the open-source operating system introduces a higher level of management complexity than the proprietary Unix systems it replaces.


Immigrant workers recruited from South America and the Dominican Republic after Hurricane Katrina sued a prominent hotelier Wednesday, saying they are being exploited.


First 'atlas' of key brain genes could speed research on cancer ...

BOSTON- Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have compiled the first atlas showing the locations of crucial gene regulators, or switches that determine how different parts of the brain develop - and, in some cases, develop abnormally or


Manitoba has the shortest hospital waiting lists in Canada, according to a Fraser Institute report released this week. Sounds good on paper.


Calcio, da settembre Totti torna in Nazionale

La Federcalcio, con un comunicato ufficiale, informa che il capitano giallorosso è di nuovo a disposizione di Donadoni


Take it to the bank -- It's USC, Sooners

College football's goofy formula for selecting the finalists for the national championship game on Jan. 4 is clicking about as well as the University of Washington's offense, right?


Fiat is set to restructure its car making business, the Financial Times reports, and may list Ferrari on the stock market.


A report by Uefa says Liverpool fans have been involved in more incidents in Europe than any other club during the past four years.


Tribune to Sell New York Spanish-Language Daily

Tribune Co. said yesterday that it would sell Hoy New York, a free Spanish-language newspaper with a daily circulation of about 56,000, to ImpreMedia, the owner of New York's El Diario La Prensa, the nation's oldest Spanish-language newspaper.


There are Republicans convinced that John Kerry's idea of a war on terror is remonstrating sternly in French, and Democrats who see George Bush as the best recruiter Osama ever had.


L'iniziativa nell'ambito del 59/o Festival Shakespeariano


A split second before the Colorado Avalanche scored the winning goal last night, Tim Thomas tracked forward Milan Hejduk handling the puck in the left corner.


Symptoms: Metabolic Syndrome Is Tied to Diet Soda

Researchers have found a correlation between drinking diet soda and metabolic syndrome and elevated blood pressure.


Should the King of Beers merge with the world's top brewer?


Palestinians are voting in local elections today to fill around 300 seats in 26 municipalities across the West Bank. More than 140,000 electors will choose from 886 candidates as they select local council officials for the town of Jericho and 25 villages.


Hu, Jiang meet plenum participants together

Hu Jintao, who just took over as chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the CommunistParty of China (CPC), and his predecessor Jiang Zemin had a meeting with


Softbank to raise $12 bln on Vodafone: source

Japan's Softbank Corp. 9984.T plans to   raise about $12 billion by securitizing earnings of the cell   phone unit it bought from Vodafone Group PLC VOD.L, a source   close to the matter said on Tuesday, allowing it to secure   funds at a lower rate than with conventional loans.


Merck Knew Vioxx Was Unsafe by 2000 - Report

Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co Inc. had evidence by 2000 that its painkiller Vioxx, which was pulled off the market on Sept. 30, was not safe, a heart specialist told CBS News program "60 Minutes" on Sunday.


Music Sites Ask, 'Why Buy If You Can Rent?'

ong before Sir Richard Branson dreamed of becoming the latest billionaire with a reality TV show, before he started his cellphone company, his airline and his record label, he sold music from


Martin Truex Jr. earned his first career victory for Dale Earnhardt Inc., winning at Dover International Speedway on Monday hours after the death of longtime NASCAR chairman Bill France Jr.


Oracle Corp. recently learned that PeopleSoft will reject Oracle's $24.00 a share- its best and final offer. The cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of PeopleSoft, Inc.


Actor Christopher Walken puts on a bra and a wig to pick up an award from a Harvard University drama troupe.


Presentata sfilata nell'affollato locale di Capri


Primo semestre si e' chiuso con fatturato di 130,9 mln euro


HTC to launch new PDAs with Qualcomm chips

Taiwan smartphone maker High Tech Computer (HTC) said on Wednesday it will launch 10 new PDAs and smartphones using chips from U.S.-based Qualcomm Inc by the end of the year.


U.S. warns of possible Qaeda financial cyber attack

The U.S. government has warned U.S. private financial services of an al Qaeda call for a cyber attack against U.S. online stock trading and banking Web sites beginning Friday, officials said on Thursday.


Google Inc. said on Thursday it fixed a flaw in its site that could allow outsiders to launch phishing attacks based on Google's familiar interface, and is working on a second fix for another similar vulnerability.


There's a lot to learn from the hedge fund's prodigious collapse.


Health care dominates Liberal cabinet meeting

A day after suggesting a new national health-care accord could be a long way off, Prime Minister Paul Martin pledged to work at the September health summit between Ottawa and provinces until a deal gets done.


Cavo metallico su linea alta tensione della Bologna-Firenze

Uno spago o un cavo metallico lanciato da una mano ignota sulle linee dell'alta tensione della ferrovia Bologna-Firenze, quella dove transitano i direttissimi, la stessa degli attentati all'Italicus e al rapido 904, ha creato panico per almeno un'ora lo ...


Alla vigilia del New Hampshire stacca Hillary e Edwards


Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000 terabyte hard drive

Hitachi unleashes TB on the world - that's terabyte Review Hitachi's 'world's first' 3.5in terabyte desktop hard drive looks much like any other hard drive, but it packs in five platters and ten read/write heads for an exceptional data storage capacity.â¦


Mass. lawmakers don't address gay marriage

Massachusetts lawmakers ended debate on proposed constitutional amendments Wednesday before dealing with the most volatile issue on their agenda: a proposal to outlaw gay marriage in the only state where it is legal.


Emirates Team New Zealand completes the first 5-0 sweep ever in the Louis Vuitton Cup final, beating Luna Rossa to set up a rematch with Alinghi in the America's Cup.


Spiceless Atkins diet 'bores you thinner'

IT is the so-called "wonder diet" which has seen millions of people shed weight while eating fatty foods. But experts today claimed that the fashionable Atkins diet probably only works because it is so boring.


Ex-Ark. Governor to Headline Shape-Up Gala

Shape-Up Rhode Island will hold its closing ceremonies along with a wellness fair tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Rhode Island College recreation center.   Former Arkansas Gov.  Mike Huckabee, who lost 120 pounds and became an advocate for anti-obesity policies, will speak.


Sales of hybrid vehicles rose 28  percent in 2006 but growth in the segment dominated by Toyota  Motor Corp.'s (7203.T) Prius is starting to slow, according to  retail sales data released on Monday.


PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- Shopping for a veteran catcher after trading Jason Kendall last month, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Benito Santiago from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.


Baldoni, attesa per la restituzione della salma

Silenzio e attesa di notizie ufficiali sulla restituzione della salma di Enzo Baldoni. Nel secondo giorno di dolore, cosi' trascorrono le ore all'agriturismo 'Il collaccio', vicino Preci, gestito da Raffaele


Bush and Kerry must engage in Gaza withdrawal

The next few weeks may reveal whether or not Prime Minister Sharon will succeed in cobbling together a government that will implement his Gaza withdrawal plan. It is disconcerting to see how difficult he is finding it to ...


Royal revenge: Harry goes on paparazzi attack

LONDON -- Britain's Prince Harry cut a photographer's lip early Thursday after pushing a camera away outside a club, according to the office of his father, Prince Charles.


Yahoo sees 3rd-qtr revs at bottom half of forecast

Yahoo Inc.  said on Tuesday  the company expects third-quarter revenues to be at the bottom  half of its forecast range due to weakness from its two biggest  advertising segments, sending its shares down as much as 13  percent.


Huckabee looks ahead but questions Wash.

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is crying foul after John McCain's apparent victory in the Washington caucuses on Saturday.


When it comes to booking concerts, it appears the Baltimore Orioles   haven't finished what they stared.


The Kenyan anti-corruption supremo steps down just days after the government was accused of "massive looting".


NEW DELHI/SYDNEY: Australia's flag carrier Qantas Airways Ltd has initiated talks with the Indian government to expand its presence in India.


Hotels | Less-Flashy Returns, Yet Beating Inflation

At the beginning of 2007, Marriott International was dazzling Wall Street, with the firm's shares hitting all-time highs in February after beating analysts' expectations -- yet again -- for quarterly earnings.


By SETH BORENSTEIN  HOUSTON - The crew of space shuttle Atlantis got to sleep in Saturday and take a half day off after a jam-packed week in orbit that included three arduous but successful spacewalks.


Gun battles erupt in the Gaza Strip between Hamas fighters and security forces, threatening a fragile truce.


The party of exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ruled out reconciliation with Pakistan's embattled military leader Friday, a day after a court said he can return home before upcoming elections.


Israeli Death Toll in Gaza Attack Rises to 6 -- Army

The Israeli death toll in a  Palestinian attack in central Gaza has risen to six, the  Israeli army said on Friday.


Luton Town manager Mike Newell names a football agent he claims offered him a bung.


Israeli police confront worshipers at Al-Aqsa

Israeli police forces entered the area around Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem and fired stun grenades at stone-throwing Palestinian worshippers in clashes at the end of Friday prayers.


Friends and foes mark the end of Chirac era

French President Jacques Chirac's announcement that he will leave frontline politics brought no end to the controversy over his record and legacy on Monday.


CHINA Life, China's largest life insurer, might start investing in overseas financial markets before the end of the year, state media reported yesterday.


Contenders for Chase Watch the Road and the Rearview Mirror

Only the top 10 drivers are likely to make the field for the Chase, where they will have their points reset, with the leader holding a five-point edge over the No. 2 qualifier.


Putin appoints new government chief of staff

Moscow: President Vladimir Putin stepped up Kremlin control over Russia's regions Monday and called for moves to improve security in the north Caucasus as he appointed a new government chief of staff after the Beslan school hostage tragedy.


U.S. government researchers launched  the biggest-ever study of children on Tuesday, saying they will  track 100,000 children from birth through age 21 to see what  makes kids sick.


Stasera in concomitanza c'e' una cena per stilisti in Senato


Il ministro degli Interni di fronte alla commissione Rifiuti


EU accession high on agenda as German leader pays first visit to Turkey

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will press Turkey to fulfill its obligations to the European Union if it wants its membership talks with the bloc to succeed when she begins her two day visit here.


Ellen DeGeneres' talk show was put on hold for a day because of her emotionally wrenching dog-adoption drama.


Mathematical breakthrough could bring disaster for ecommerce

Mathematicians are close to solving a 150 year-old theory - and the solution could add up to problems for internet commerce. The Riemann hypothesis, formulated by Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann in 1859, would


Somaliaâs Islamists and Ethiopia Gird for a War

The inevitability of war hangs over Mogadishu, threatening to further destabilize the troubled Horn of Africa.


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


Dame Miriam Rothschild, a self-taught scientist from the famous banking family whose highly technical studies of parasites earned her the title "Queen of the Fleas," has died at the age of 96, her family said.


U.S.-Led Forces Damaged Ancient Babylon-Report

U.S.-led forces, using Iraq's ancient  city of Babylon as a military base, have caused "substantial  damage" to one of the world's most renowned archaeological  treasures, a British Museum report said.


Chirac tries to ease Franco-British tensions over Iraq

OXFORD, England, Nov 19  - French President Jacques Chirac, continuing his official visit to Britain, hailed Friday "a very strong historical link" between London and Paris, while arguing his case for a "multipolar and interdependent world".


Club DJ Rob Da Bank is to take over John Peel's Radio 1 programme for the "foreseeable future".


Catholic Church Shifts Policy on Condoms

In a substantial shift from traditional policy, the Catholic Church in Spain has said it supports the use of condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS.


Colombia Leader Pardons 23 Jailed Rebels

President Alvaro Uribe pardoned 23 jailed Marxist rebels Thursday as a goodwill gesture and said he hoped guerrilla leaders will respond by freeing hostages, though the leaders previously have said they would not reciprocate.


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Hong Kong Open: Groom takes lead over Harrington

HONG KONG: World number six Padraig Harrington got his title defence at the $800,000 Hong Kong Open off to a perfect start when he fired a five-under-par 65 in the opening round on Thursday.


Obama, Keyes cast early votes in Illinois

The candidates for the US Senate in Illinois hit the polls early Tuesday morning with their families in tow amid drizzly weather. Republican Alan Keyes, accompanied by


Lawyer Advising Vets Quits Bush Campaign

WASHINGTON - One of President Bush's top lawyers resigned from his campaign Wednesday, a day after disclosing that he had given legal advice to a veterans group airing TV ads against Democrat John Kerry. The guidance included checking ad scripts, the group said...


Syria-Russia Relations Important to Both

Syria and Russia, one-time allies driven apart by the collapse of the Soviet Union and brought closer again by American policies, both stand to gain from a relationship reinvigorated by Syrian President Bashar Assad's visit to Moscow.


Iran says an attack won't destroy atomic know-how

The head of the Iranian nuclear program said any attack on the country's atomic facilities would not extinguish the knowledge gained by young Iranian scientists, Iran's ISNA news agency reported.


London, Oct. 11: Britainâs second-largest general insurance group, Royal & Sun Alliance, is to save Â£10 million a year by outsourcing 1,100 jobs in call centres, administration and processing to India over the next two years.


Yahoo's Home Page Gets Functional Facelift

Yahoo's Spartan home page will look even less flashy soon, thanks to an upcoming makeover. The Web media giant offered a preview of its redesigned front page Tuesday (www.yahoo.com/upgrade) and said the simpler look will replace the old one in a few weeks.


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A Frosty Blow to the Nation's Midsection

Authorities struggled to remove abandoned cars and reopen slick highways across the nation's midsection after a record snowfall buried the region and stranded holiday travelers and shoppers.


Italy's president looks for way out of govt crisis

Italy's president consulted with minor  parties on Saturday in an effort to resolve a political crisis,  with politicians divided between favoring snap elections or an  interim government to enact reforms.


Canas Thrashes Burgsmuller to Win Shanghai Open

Argentine Guillermo Canas crushed  Germany's Lars Burgsmuller 6-1 6-0 to win the Shanghai Open on  Sunday.


Govt launches personal 'carbon footprint' calculator

The government on Wednesday launched an online trial calculator that enables people to figure out their "carbon footprint" in order to better fight global warming.


Boss Paul Jewell says decisions by referee Phil Dowd in Wigan's defeat at Arsenal could cost his side Â£50m.


As the Fall Season Arrives, TV Screens Get More Cluttered

Snipes â promotional ads for TV programs that share the screen with other programs â are just the latest effort by network executives to cram promotions onto television screens.


Hours of heavy rain triggered landslides Wednesday that killed at least 51 people in western Indonesia, a rescue official, while floods inundated other parts of the country


Italy head to dissolve parliament and call elections

Italy's president was due to dissolve parliament on Wednesday ahead of snap elections, likely in mid-April, that could mark a return to power of media magnate Silvio Berlusconi.


Private spaceship leaves Earth's atmosphere

MOJAVE, Calif. - He was told to abort the bumpy flight, but the pilot of a spiraling space rocket stayed at it, and successfully flew into space and back.


Fed's Plosser says more tightening may be needed

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


Iraq, UK Govts Say Will Not Give in to Kidnappers

The British and Iraqi governments said  Thursday they would not bow to the demands of militants  threatening to kill a British hostage, despite a video message  from the captive pleading for his life.


Moon, Jupiter, Venus are dancing at dawn

By Alan M. MacRobert, Globe Correspondent | November 6, 2004. In this darkening season, lots of people start the day before sunrise.


Entire 13-metre bridge stolen in southern Bosnia, police say

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina  - In what could qualify for Ripley's Believe It or Not, seven thieves stole an entire 13-metre bridge near the southern Bosnian town of Mostar, police said Friday.


3 gunmen killed in attack on US consulate in Jeddah: ministry

Three attackers were killed and two were injured and arrested by Saudi security forces when US consulate in the Red Sea city of Jeddah came under attack Monday, the Interior Ministry announced.


Triumphs, imperfections - film captures Ray Charles

I have never directed a major motion picture (although I created theatrical magic guiding my seventh-grade drama class production of Sally, the girl who hates Christmas.


New Mad Cow Tests Under Way; Industry And Consumer Groups Urge ...

_ Consumer and cattle-industry groups joined the government in cautioning against public alarm as federal scientists investigate a possible new case of mad cow disease.


ASIA/INDIA - Proteste per le discriminazioni pubbliche contro i dalit cristiani e musulmani New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) - Organizzazioni cristiane e musulmane hanno levato la loro voce e la loro protesta per le vie della capitale Delhi contro un decisione della Commissione Nazionale per i fuoricasta (ÂCommission for Scheduled Castes/TribesÂ)....


Beginning today, Boingo Wireless is offering Wi-Fi for select Nokia mobile devices. Boingo Mobile affords select Nokia devices both high-speed internet access and VoIP calling for a flat monthly fee.


Kings, Ducks to play first regular season game in Europe

The NHL will play regular-season games in Europe for the first time when the Anaheim Ducks face the Los Angeles Kings in London to open the 2007-08 campaign.


Car explodes at Scottish airport after London bombs

A four-wheel-drive vehicle crashed into the main terminal at Glasgow airport on Saturday and exploded in flames, a day after police foiled a possible al Qaeda plot to detonate two car bombs in central London.


Sheer Lunacy ; LEADING ARTICLE ++ THE MOON

A strology does not come easy to a rational newspaper like The Independent.


Firenze, 17:34 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: PM CHIEDE 5 ANNI E 2 MESI PER CECCHI GORI

Al processo per il crac della vecchia Fiorentina, fallita nel settembre 2002 con 104 milioni di euro...


Malaysia's Abdullah Says Islamic Nations Should Rebuild Iraq

Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Islamic nations, including Malaysia, need to help rebuild Iraq, a civilization that was once a symbol of Islam's greatness.


Higher prices for oil and food powered the rise in import prices, while export prices increased 1.2 percent, the largest rise since January 1989, the government said.


Milano, 14:53 - CALCIO, INTER; MANCINI: ISTANBUL DIMENTICATA, DOMANI VINCIAMO

Robeto Mancini assicura che la sconfitta in Champions con il Fenerbahce è dimenticata e la su...


France acknowledges that its troops in Ivory Coast killed about 20 people during anti-French protests.


Japan ruling party seeks new leader after PM quits

Japan's ruling party scrambled on Thursday to find a new leader and avoid a policy vacuum after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's shock resignation the previous day, just as parliamentary debate was set to begin.


Dislocated tendon could end Schilling's season

Yet another October calamity has struck the Boston Red Sox. Curt Schilling might be done for the season. Schilling, the 21-game winner acquired over the winter specifically to


Games with a political and social agenda have provided a novel take on world events.


Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:    -----      Contaminated Fish in Many U.S. Lakes and Rivers      Fish that may be contaminated with dioxin, mercury, PCBs and pesticides are swimming in more than one-third of the United States' lakes and nearly one-quarter of its rivers, according to a list of advisories released by the Environmental Protection Agency...


Up to 600,000 illegal immigrants would be eligible for amnesty under plans adopted at party conference.


Zambian ex-president Chiluba to face graft trial

Zambian former president Frederick Chiluba must stand trial on charges of stealing almost half a million dollars from the southern African country while he was its leader, a court ruled on Friday.


L'Istat conferma stima preliminare, su base mensile +0,2%


He's a Fool for Dancin', Despite the Briefcase

An Americanization of a popular 1996 Japanese film, "Shall We Dance?" is an old-fashioned feel-good fantasy that piles on the euphoria.


Barcellona, 00:31 - BASKET, SPAGNA; FINALE ACB: BARCELLONA VINCE GARA 3 CON REAL

Il Barcellona ha battuto il Real Madrid 75-70 in gara 3 della finale del campionato di basket spagno...


Greeks began voting Sunday in snap general elections that will determine the fate of governing conservatives, whose chances have been hurt by deadly wildfires and a challenge from the far right.


Cremona, sequestra bimbo per costringere la madre a prostituirsi

E' stata arrestata dalla polizia di Cremona una prostituta romena per sequestro di persona e sottrazione di minore. La donna era stata denunciata da due concittadine, che giunte in Italia con una promessa


Indians beat Royals 5-2 to hand Kansas City 101st loss of season

Royals manager Tony Pena would rather look forward to next season than dwell on this one. The Royals set a club record for losses with their 101st of the season, falling 5-2 to the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.


"Perfect storm" of cliches make bad English list

A "surge" of overused words and phrases formed a "perfect storm" of "post-9/11" cliches in 2007, according to a U.S. university's annual list of words and phrases that deserve to be banned.


Nortel cuts 2003 profit by 40%; executives will repay bonuses

In a long-delayed report to clean up a multiyear accounting scandal, Canadian telecom equipment maker Nortel Networks Corp. slashed its audited profit for 2003 by 40 percent while reporting that a dozen senior executives would repay $8.6 million in bonuses and five board members would resign.


Zend has a new tutorial posted in their PHP 101 series - PHP 101 (part 9): SQLite My Fire!


Beyond Bankâs $7 Billion Loss, Fear of More

The day that SociÃ©tÃ© GÃ©nÃ©rale said JÃ©rÃ´me Kerviel, a rogue trader, had cost it billions, it announced a large subprime-related write-down.


"Enterprise search is becoming an indispensable tool to businesses of all sizes, helping people find, use and share critical business information quickly"  Microsoft Corp. bid $1.2 billion for the Norwegian search engine company Fast Search & Transfer ASA on Tuesday as it seeks to help companies trawl for information on the Internet.The offer of $2.97 per share, or 19 kroner, was 42 percent premium to the Norwegian company's recent average share price, and caused the stock to soar by nearly the same amount in early trading on the Oslo stock exchange. Fast's board unanimously recommended that shareholders accept the offer, a news release said. Read more


Russia's president attends a memorial service for victims of Stalin's purges, 70 years after their height.


Teenager arrested in suicide hijacking plot

Authorities have charged a teenage boy who said he planned to hijack a commercial jetliner in an attempt to commit suicide, an FBI spokesman told CNN late Thursday.


The London Film Critics' Circle gives seven nominations to The Queen starring Dame Helen Mirren.


New York Hopes to Win Olympics by Dividing Votes

The people behind New York City's bid for the 2012 Olympics think they have a chance to beat the four competing European capitals.


Koizumi: Japan won't withdraw troops from Iraq

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi says Japan won't yield to terrorism by withdrawing its troops from Iraq, in response to reports an Iraqi group kidnapped a Japanese


Cup pairings named, big clash to lead off

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will go head-to-head with Colin Montgomerie and Padraig Harrington in the opening battle of this weekend's Ryder Cup competition.


Torii Hunter homered, Jason Kubel hit a grand slam, and the Minnesota Twins handed Jon Garland one of the worst beatings of his career while outscoring the Chicago White Sox 20-14 in the first game of Friday's day-night doubleheader.


Council contains killer pear tree menace

Kids protected from 1lb fruit attack Worcester council has moved with lightning speed to protect citizens from killer pear trees, The Sun reports.â¦


South African-born Kevin Pietersen continued a remarkable start to his international career when he caned an unbeaten century for England in the second limited overs international against South Africa at Springbok Park.


Icelandair buys 8.4-percent stake in EasyJet

Icelandair said it had bought an 8.4 percent stake in British low-cost carrier easyJet, describing the holding as a "long-term trade investment."


Cricket Coachâs Death Not a Murder, Police Say

Jamaican police said Bob Woolmer, the coach of the Pakistani team, was not murdered, as they had announced, but instead died of natural causes.


A daring young matador made a triumphant return five years after quitting at the peak of his career, enduring a terrifying near-goring Sunday to win standing ovations, a rain of flowers and three trophies — ears from bulls he had just slain.


Controversial new rules regarding overtime pay went into effect Monday, with the Bush administration and labor advocates squabbling over how many US workers are affected by the change.


Facing a ratings challenge from ABC, "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" turned to a new executive producer who will be the first woman in a decade to lead a weeknight newscast.


Firenze, 20:14 - CALCIO, FIORENTINA: VENDUTI 15 MILA ABBONAMENTI

La Fiorentina ha venduto finora 15 mila abbonamenti. Il dato è stato comunicato dal club viol...


Japanese government officials Thursday confirmed a Chinese Navy submarine intrusively entered Japanese waters a day earlier. The submarine was discovered early Wednesday


Powell sees Israeli withdrawal plan as opportunity for peace talks

US Secretary of State Colin Powell has said that the Gaza disengagement plan being pushed forward by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has provided an opportunity for reactivating peace talks.


Sorry, Charlie. This Is Michael Vickers's War.

In the Pentagon's newly expanded Special Operations office, a suite of sterile gray cubicles on the "C" ring of the third floor, Assistant Secretary of Defense Michael G. Vickers is working to implement the U.S. military's highest-priority plan: a global campaign against terrorism that reaches fa...


Suicide Bombs Kill 5 in Baghdad's Green Zone

Two suicide bombers killed five people,  including three U.S. nationals, on Thursday in one of the  bloodiest attacks inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, and  America's top enemy in Iraq claimed responsibility.


Japan scientists find gene linked to heavy smoking

A team of Japanese scientists have found a gene closely linked to nicotine addiction, which could lead to more effective ways for smokers to kick the habit, a Japanese daily said on Wednesday.


Russian investigators doubt whether the flight data recorders can yield any clues about what caused the double air crash which killed 89 people.


Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez threatens to nationalise supermarkets that raise food prices.


Obama hits New Hampshire in possible 2008 preview

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire  - Democrat Barack Obama makes his first visit to the political proving grounds of New Hampshire on Sunday, stoking the growing buzz about a possible 2008 White House run by the rising party star.


Nelle vacanze di Natale hanno messo a segno dieci colpiSe ruberanno ancora finiranno in riformatorio                                                  Baby-scippatori in bicicletta per comprare la Playstation


INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) - Guard Fred Jones, who won the Slam Dunk Contest last season, had his fourth-year contract option picked up Thursday by the Indiana Pacers.


The first word Mike Lowell used to describe the replays of his left thigh hitting the head of Doug Mientkiewicz in Saturday's game?


Ciampi a Shanghai: ''Non abbiate paura della concorrenza''

''Non abbiate paura dell'apertura dei mercati e della concorrenza''. Da Shanghai, seconda tappa della sua missione in Cina, il presidente della Repubblica Carlo Azeglio Ciampi incoraggia gli imprenditori italiani a non aver paura del gigante asiatico.


EU commissioner outlines software patent plans

European Commissioner Charlie McCreevy set out his plan for a single approach to patents across the European Union on Thursday, ahead of an Oct. 12 vote on the matter in the European Parliament, winning plaudits from some erstwhile opponents.


Pop superstar Michael Jackson is due to visit court on Monday for a pre-trial hearing in his child molestation case.


U.S. Girl Reunited With Family After Crash

DAVID, Panama, Dec. 26 -- A 12-year-old American girl, the sole survivor of a weekend plane crash, was aided by rescue workers for several hours through remote mountains and then airlifted to a Panamanian hospital where she was reunited Wednesday with anxious relatives.


Suicide truck bomber blows up outside Iraqi army HQ

A suicide truck bomber blew up outside the Iraqi army headquarters in the Sunni insurgent stronghold of Ramadi on Wednesday and many casualties were feared, police said.


Britain's Prince Harry banned from fighting in Afghanistan: report

Britain's Prince Harry will not be allowed to fight on the front line in Afghanistan, The Mail on Sunday newspaper said, citing senior sources in the prince's regiment.


Quebecers said perfect gene pool for medical research

Quebecers, many of them descended from a handful of families who arrived from France, could hold the key to medical breakthroughs as their tiny gene pool provides the perfect testing ground for researchers and pharmaceutical firms.


A judge is scheduled today to hear arguments from a Hollinger Inc. minority shareholder that wants to oust Conrad Black and his allies as senior managers of the Toronto holding company.


Time Warner Inc., the world's largest media company, reported Friday that its earnings nearly doubled in the fourth quarter without the losses from its former music division in the year-ago period and on higher results from cable TV, publishing and other businesses.


AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Vince Carter scored 23 points in his New Jersey Nets debut, but the Detroit Pistons pulled out a 100-to-90 overtime victory.


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"Green Chinese" Award Winners Named, Controversial Nominations Seen As Warning

Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency)  Beijing, 9 December: Winners of China's annual "Green Chinese" award were announced at a grand ceremony Saturday night [9 December].


Dividend reinvestment is a powerful growth engine.


Detective Who Helped Trap Killer Fears Revenge

A detective who helped catch the killer of Pat Finucane today feared he could be targeted in a revenge attack. Former detective sergeant Johnston Brown said Ken Barrett, jailed for 22


Ofsted chief David Bell says A-levels and GCSEs should be completely replaced by a diploma.


With The New York Times picking up the recent story of the (mostly minor) anti-Adblock Plus protest, its worth looking into the subject and seeing just where a Webmaster/ad-block developer arms race could take us.


IMF Group Fails to Reach Concensus on Debt Relief Program

The 24 member policy making group of the International Monetary Fund met Saturday in Washington and failed to reach consensus on implementing a more generous debt relief program for the world's poorest countries.


Future of '60 Minutes Wednesday' in Doubt

Dan Rather may not have a chance to work very long on the program that he expected would be his next professional address, CBS's "60 Minutes Wednesday."


S.Korea's Ruling Party Head Resigns on Father's Past

The chairman of South Korea's ruling Uri Party resigned on Thursday after saying his father had served as a military police officer during Japan's 1910-1945 colonial rule on the peninsula.


Gruppo francese prevede crescita ricavi e utile operativo


College Basketball Wrap: Illinois Beats Oregon, 83-66

CHICAGO (Sports Network) - Luther Head scored 23 points on  8-of-10 shooting to lead top-ranked Illinois to an 83-66  victory over Oregon at the United Center. Deron Williams added  17 points and seven assists in the victory.


A globally important Turkish wetland for thousands of birds is threatened by development, conservationists say.


It feels great when a stock finally goes back above your cost basis. It can also teach a valuable lesson.


Steroids No. 1 Topic As Spring Camps Open

Usually, the start of spring training is a time of clean slates, sun-splashed fields and endless hope. Not this year. Steroids were the No. 1 topic Tuesday, when the new Washington Nationals, the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds opened camp.


It is the body's internal chemicals and hormones that send diseases out to strut their stuff at night.


L'attrice al Vittoriano con 'Voci dell'anima' fino al 2/10


Attacco in centro reclutamento polizia, almeno 10 feriti


Factories saw orders for big-ticket goods jump 5.9 percent in July, the most in 10 months, an encouraging sign that many manufacturers are holding up to the stresses caused by a housing slump and a credit crunch.


How the judgment may thwart attempts to recover


Nella villa della coppia trovate ampie macchie di sangue


If the Mets had any problems with the fact that Omar Minaya had hired a career Yankee as the club's new manager, it wasn't obvious Thursday morning.


The euro surged to a new high against the US dollar for the fourth straight day Friday, although the greenback rose off its low point.


British rock band Marillion has gone a step further. Since striking off on its own in 2000, the group has used its online site, http://marillion.com, to raise over 500,000 pounds ($913,200) from fans to finance its last two albums and support its first North American tour since 1995.


Rogers wireless in $1.4 billion bid to take over Fido

TORONTO (CP) - Topping a $1.1-billion bid from Telus Corp., Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. is offering $1.4 billion for cellphone rival Microcell Telecommunications, known for its Fido brand.


FCC Proposes Indecency Fine Against Fox TV

The Federal Communications Commission yesterday proposed a record-setting $1.2 million fine against 169 Fox television stations for an April 2003 broadcast of "Married by


Google Gets Ready to Rumble With Microsoft

The growing confrontation between Google and Microsoft promises to be an epic business battle.


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 -- Fast-moving thunderstorms Sunday brought new waves of rain to Southern California, after days of drenching weather and heavy mountain snowfall.


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UPDATE 2-Jayasuriya leads Sri Lanka fightback in Karachi

Sanath Jayasuriya struck a cavalier 96 not out to lead Sri Lanka's fightback against Pakistan after a century by Inzamam-ul-Haq on the third day of the second test on Saturday.


Million children to face severe malnutrition

Over a million Bangladeshi children will face acute malnutrition if immediate actions are not taken during post-flood rehabilitation efforts, two UN agencies warned yesterday.


A half-eaten slice of cheese on toast purportedly showing the image of the Virgin Mary has got online bargain-hunters licking their lips.


It should have been good news. Residents of a mobile home park in southern Fairfax County had just learned that they wouldn't have to move to make way for gleaming new townhouses.


No Playoffs, No Resolution to BCS Changes

While there still won't be a playoff in the Bowl Championship Series, the system will definitely be changed again.


Bush brushes aside Republican dissent on Iraq

CLEVELAND, Ohio  - President George W. Bush on Tuesday brushed aside the criticism of fellow Republicans over Iraq and demanded the U.S. Congress allow his troop buildup more time to work.


Arsenal stars in storm over Spain coach racist slur

Arsenal stars have demanded FIFA act against Spain national coach Luis Aragones for his racist slur of Thierry Henry.


Turkish film wins Sarajevo film festival award

A Turkish film about fear overwhelming a true believer when he is caught up in religious corruption has been chosen as the best movie at the 13th Sarajevo Film Festival.