ST. LOUIS, Missouri  - A federal judge on Friday sentenced a Missouri man to 170 years in prison for abducting two boys, including one he held and sexually assaulted for more than four years.


Somber setting for Needham's victory over Wellesley

Senior Chris Sheehan ran for three touchdowns and a career-high 114 yards as Needham scored 13 straight points to take a 28-21 victory against Wellesley in the state's oldest Thanksgiving Day rivalry.


Iran rejects European demands over nuclear standoff

Iran rejected European demands that it halt all uranium enrichment activities and described a proposal aimed at ending Tehran's nuclear standoff with the international community as "unbalanced."


Federal health experts declared a small victory against a fatal and untreatable virus on Friday, saying canine rabies has disappeared from the United States.


Japan to cut drug prices by 5.2 pct in 2008: source

Japan will order drug prices to be cut by an average 5.2 percent in its latest review, a government source said on Tuesday, along with more steps to promote generic medicines in a double blow for makers of branded drugs.


Indonesia says it hopes for formal peace talks with Aceh's rebels after the tsunami created a lull in clashes.


Schools should teach typing to prevent RSI, says TUC

Kids need keyboard life skills Typing should be taught in schools as a way to prevent the suffering of tens of thousands of UK workers from repetitive strain injury (RSI), according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The call was made to mark RSI day, which is today.â¦


Over 50 Million People in China Still Cannot Watch TV: Spokesman

Over 50 million people in China still cannot watch TV: spokesman   BEIJING, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- More than 50 million Chinese, mostly in the rural areas, were unable to receive TV or radio broadcasts at the end of 2005, down from 148 million in 1997, according to a government official.


Five billion pound tax fraud network cracked: report

British and Dutch customs officials have cracked a multi-billion pound value-added tax (VAT) fraud network, The Guardian reported.


Stocks hammered; investors flee to bonds

Major Asian stock markets fell as much as 8 percent as panicky investors feared a U.S. recession could derail global economic growth, and a sharp drop in U.S. stock index futures pointed to heavy selling in New York later on Tuesday.


Health experts seek to calm schools over superbug

The headlines are disturbing -- schools closing for disinfection, a 17-year-old dead from a drug-resistant "superbug." But health officials said on Friday it is no new emergency and the best way to deal with the bacteria is simply to wash your hands.


Rotislav Olesz had a goal and two assists to help the Czech Republic defeat Switzerland 5-2 in the World Junior Hockey Championship on Wednesday.


Hackers wouldn't bother writing malicious code to infect the Macintosh unless those computers actually mattered.


Nel 2005 e' prevedibile un aumento dei consumi


Fossil of dinosaurs in sleeping posture found in China

Chinese and American scientists have discovered a fossil in northeast China which has provided a first look at dinosaurs' bird-like sleep.


Nintendo recalls Wii straps, DS adapters

Nintendo Co. Ltd. (7974.OS)  on Friday said it would voluntarily exchange 3.2 million straps  for its "Wii" game console controller following reports of  damaged TVs and minor physical injuries caused by flying  "Wiimotes."


Ferguson has no fears for record buy Rooney

Alex Ferguson has moved quickly to put a protective shield around teenage striker Wayne Rooney - and Manchester United's new record signing insists he is mature enough to evade the pitfalls that could derail his emerging career.


Bank signs Â£500m deal for IBM net telephones

Banking group Lloyds TSB yesterday awarded IBM a Â£500m contract to supply internet telephony and data services in one of the biggest such deals seen in Europe.


Leading health "blog" closes with sad end

One of the world's most-read weblogs, a "tumour diary" written by a BBC journalist stricken with brain cancer, has come to an end, after its author became too sick to continue with the journal.


Listini dei prezzi tornano a salire su record petrolio


Nel 2006 pressione fiscale a 42,3% contro 41,7% Euro-13


Strangers in Life Join Hands in Death as the Web Becomes a Tool for Suicide in Japan

About once a month since January 2002, Japan has recorded a group suicide, successful or attempted, where participants met on the Internet.


Il ministero dell'Interno: intercettata una chiamata dopo l'attentato all'ex premier"Benazir Bhutto morta per aver battuto la testa contro il tettuccio dell'auto"                                          Il governo: "E' stata Al Qaeda abbiamo prove inconfutabili"                                                                                Allarme anche per l'altro leader dell'opposizione Sharif: "Ã¨ nel mirino dei terroristi"


The owners of a Banksy mural in Bristol put it up for sale and include their house as part of the deal.


Reasons to Miss 'Reba,' As She Rides Off into Reruns

By Robert Philpot  We admit it. We never gave "Reba" the love that it deserved. Now, after six seasons and two networks, Reba McEntire's sitcom said happy trails Sunday night with a one-hour series finale (reruns of the show will continue in the same time slot).


Health care spending seen doubling in 10 years

U.S. spending on prescription drugs, hospital care and other health services is expected to double to $4.1 trillion over the next decade, up from $2.1 trillion in 2006, a government report released on Wednesday found.


Dan Boyle scored with a two-man advantage in overtime to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said he can dance better than at least one of the Republican presidential hopefuls.


Robbie Williams avoids fines for smoking at a concert after Queensland's state premier offers to pay them.


OpenSourceCommunity.org: What do you think makes a good CMS?

On his blog today, Stoyan points out a topic he's started over on the OpenSourceCommunity.org site - What do you think makes a good CMS?.   This year's Packt Publishing awards for the best Open Source CMS are on their way, starting middle of July. I've been selected as a judge in the PHP CMS category. [...] How can one judge something as diverse and liquid as a CMS? Content management comes in all different shapes, some systems focus on solving some problems and they do a better job than another CMS that mainly tackles different types of problems.   He shares the experiences he's had with CMS and companies that have rolled their own in the past as well as a small list of things that he's thinking about making "the standard" for the CMSes to be judged by. Also included is a lengthy list of requirements that he sees that need to be included for any decent CMS to move to the next level.


FARMINGTON, N.Y. -- Funny Cide received a regal reception and responded like a champion. Four years removed from making a run at a Triple Crown, Funny Cide returned to the winner's circle on Wednesday at a track far removed from the majesty of Churchill Downs.


There are miles to go before Apple shareholders reap.


A defendant in an Old Bailey terror trial should not be jailed just for having "wicked thoughts".


Jeff Gordon and his Hendrick Motorsports teammates will do some of their grieving at the Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend.


Healthy Mainers urged to defer to those at risk

With much of Maine's supply of influenza vaccine suddenly in jeopardy, state health officials are urging healthy adults not to get flu shots so that enough medication


The steely blonde actress infamously assaulted in the act of washing in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho died Sunday of a blood disorder.


Q&A: Former Mass. CIO feels 'bittersweet pride' after battles with Microsoft, legislature

In an interview at Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference, former Massachusetts CIO Louis Gutierrez said he would make the same choices over again that he did during his political battles with Microsoft and the state legislature last year.


Kerry, Bush court votes of small business

Small-business owners rarely make headlines as a political target group even though they are 25 million strong and a major generator of jobs.


Think of it as a corporate MySpace for Moto Guzzis, or a Facebook for flatheads. (Harley flatheads, that is.)


Abbas gets European, Arab backing in Gaza showdown

RAFAH, Gaza Strip  - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas won European and Arab backing on Monday for taking control of Gaza's breached border with Egypt, intensifying his power struggle with the Hamas Islamists who rule the enclave.


Brazil bans popular video games seen to incite violence

Brazil this week imposed a ban on popular role-playing computer games "Counter-Strike" and "EverQuest," claiming they incited violence and were "harmful to consumers' health."


Amazon Snaps Up China's Largest Web Retailer

Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) has said it will buy Joyo.com Limited -- a British Virgin Islands company that operates the largest Internet retail Web site in China -- for US$75 million.


Role of Foreign Doctors Draws Scrutiny in British Inquiry

Britain will review its methods for recruiting foreign doctors after it emerged that all eight of the people detained in failed car bombings last week are from the medical profession.


Thomson-Reuters deal wins U.S. antitrust approval

Canadian electronic publisher  Thomson Corp  won conditional permission from antitrust  regulators at the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday to buy  Reuters Group Plc , a deal that will create the world's  leading provider of news and data for professional markets.


Brazil carnival star eyes surgery record

Brazilian model Angela Bismarchi will dance nearly nude ahead of a 300-person drum corps in next month's Carnival parade, hoping her sculpted beauty as a "percussion queen" will lead her samba group to the championship.


As far as stock hits go, this ranks up there as one of the worst. Merck & Co. lost more than $26.6 billion in value yesterday - yes, that's billion with ab - after the pharmaceutical giant


Sudan's government and southern rebels will sign a final peace deal on Sunday to end Africa's longest civil war.


Public money is being wasted by the government employing too many press officers, the Conservatives say.


For Â£9.99 per month, postage included Amazon Europe has agreed to cough the cash to acquire the largest stake in DVD-by-post outfit Lovefilm. It'll sell its own UK and German DVD rental businesses to Lovefilm as part of the deal.â¦


473 foreign tourists died on Thai beaches, officials say

BANGKOK - At least 473 foreigners, including more than a dozen Canadians, were killed when the tsunami ripped through Thailand's southern tourist resorts, the country's government said Wednesday.


SUFFOLK -- Virginia Tech scientists are preparing to protect the state's largest crop from a disease with strong potential to do damage.


Tehran, 11:56 - CALCIO, IRAN: IN PROGETTO AMICHEVOLE CON REAL MADRID

L'Iran vuole giocare un'amichevole con il Real Madrid. Il progetta sta andando avanti da tempo e l'a...


Somali Presidential Vote Goes to 2nd Round

A presidential election aimed at  restoring national government to lawless Somalia for the first  time in 13 years went into a second round Sunday after no  outright winner emerged in the first ballot.


The deputy leader of the train drivers' union Aslef has been sacked, the BBC has learned.


Pavarotti receives last standing ovation

Luciano Pavarotti received a final, tearful standing ovation at his somber funeral Saturday after a recording of the Italian tenor and his father singing "Panis Angelicus" filled his hometown cathedral.


A man accused of roughing up Nobel laureate and Holocaust scholar Elie Wiesel at a San Francisco hotel earlier this month was arrested Saturday, authorities said.


China Communists plan expanded say in new leadership

Chinese President Hu Jintao will give a Communist Party council some say in electing the Party's new core leadership in a breakthrough that could play against unpopular officials linked to his predecessor.


Henman back on track and flushed with success

US OPEN fifth seed Tim Henman hopes to put a back problem behind him as he looks to progress in the final grand slam event of the year, the US Open at Flushing Meadow in New York.


An explosive increase in the percentage of women living with HIV/AIDS in South Carolina has health officials across the T&D Region scrambling for ways to enhance education and funding to tackle the problem.


A soldier from the Parachute Regiment has been killed in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has announced.


French Hostages Said Alive, Headscarf Ban Enforced

BAGHDAD/PARIS  - A French Muslim delegation in  Iraq said Thursday they had proof that two French hostages held  by Islamic militants were alive, even though France refused to  lift a ban on Muslim headscarves as the school year began.


Panel urges Washington to finance fast computer

A panel of leading computer scientists warned in a report issued Monday that unless the federal government significantly increases support for advanced research on supercomputing, the United


Daniel Hope, a musician and a citizen of the world, recognized that the book he most wanted to read was one he had to write himself.


Hewlett-Packard said on Friday that it has won a $55m, five-year contract from retailer 7-Eleven to upgrade the technology at the convenience store chain in the US.


Monaco, 16:41 - CALCIO, BAYERN MONACO: TONI NON VA AD HONG KONG

Luca Toni non andrà in tourneÃ© ad Hong Kong con il Bayern Monaco. L'ex bomber della Fiorentin...


Controversial Santa Cruz strike rescues Rovers

Sven-Goran Eriksson admitted he has been left bemused by the latest interpretation of the offside rule after Roque Santa Cruz's controversial late equaliser sealed a 2-2 draw for Blackburn at Manchester City on Thursday.


German leader says no to troops for Iraq

Germany's defense minister suggested Wednesday that his country might one day send troops to Iraq, but Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder played down those remarks and said it would not happen.


Sharon: Israel Coordinating Gaza Pullout

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Tuesday he has already begun coordinating a Gaza withdrawal with the Palestinians and won't be deterred by increasingly belligerent opposition at home, including threats against him and his Cabinet ministers.


LeBron James stood in the middle of the court at halftime, an advertisement as big as any for next year's Olympics.


Kellogg announced Wednesday that it will phase out advertising its products to children unless the foods meet specific nutrition guidelines for calories, sugar, fat and sodium.


South Korea's Grace Park wins CJ Nine Bridges Classic

Grace Park shot a 7-under 65 Sunday to win the CJ Nine Bridges Classic, beating top-ranked Annika Sorenstam by five strokes. Park, the South Korean star coming off a final-round collapse two weeks ago in the


SCOTSMAN John Stewart - drafted in to turn around Australia's largest bank - said today the overhaul of National Australia Bank will take several years as he unveiled an 'unacceptable' 15% fall in the group's full-year cash earnings.


'Bullet magnet' Prince Harry prepares for Iraq

The British police protection officer responsible for Prince Harry has flown to Iraq to begin preparations for the royal soldier's deployment to Iraq amid fears for his safety, according to British press reports.


Airport project causes road restrictions

The expansion of a federal airport-security checkpoint in Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 4 is causing road restrictions at passenger drop-off points.


Titoli sono comunque sempre in salita, +1,78 euro a 2,4 euro


The family of US star John Ritter, who died of heart problems, sue the hospital where he was treated.


Google delves through dark corners of the hard drive

The modern PC is a marvel, a machine that lets an ordinary person with little training create a document, check its spelling, dress it up with graphics, send it electronically to someone across the globe - and then save it accidentally into some dark


Labour 'well-prepared' for new election victory: Blair

Tony Blair makes his last speech as Labour Party leader here and will tell delegates that by maintaining his approach they will secure a fourth election victory.


Music firms reach out to creator of Napster

LOS ANGELES As a teenager, Shawn Fanning brought free music to the masses, creating the Napster file-swapping program and unleashing a technological genie that granted the wishes of fans seeking virtually any song at any time - gratis.


âCharlie Wilsonâs Warâ may be more of a hoot than any picture dealing with the bloody, protracted fight between the Soviet Army and the Afghan mujahedeen has any right to be.


Elvstroem all set for race that stops a nation

For 24 sets of horses, trainers, jockeys, strappers and connections, the ultimate Australian sporting prize is within reach today at famous Flemington - the $4.


Justice aide resigns over prosecutor firings

A top aide to U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has resigned, the Justice Department said on Tuesday, the latest fallout from the firing of federal prosecutors that has embarrassed the Bush administration and prompted calls for Gonzales to step down.


Jia Zhang-ke, the director of âStill Life,â looks at his country and sees an enormous, rapidly changing movie set.


Chinese woman sacked for talking back to her boss

A Chinese woman is suing her former employer after falling victim to the company policy of firing staff who contradict their boss three times, local media reported on Thursday.


Third coming of Keegan to Newcastle starts on a high

Kevin Keegan's third coming at Newcastle could hardly have got off to a better start as the Magpies racked up their biggest home win of the season to book a fourth round FA Cup clash with Arsenal.


Playing Away Could Suit Europe -Torrance

Former Ryder Cup-winning European  captain Sam Torrance believes this year's team will benefit  from defending the trophy on American soil next week.


IBM-Led Group to Invest $2.5 Billion in Upstate N.Y.

An IBM-led group will spend $2.5  billion to build an advanced semiconductor plant and perform  related research projects in upstate New York, the state's  governor, George Pataki, announced on Wednesday.


Opposition parties in Poland move to force early elections - but their plan still faces significant obstacles.


Russia Seeks More Control At Academy Of Sciences

MOSCOW -- The historic autonomy of the Russian Academy of Sciences, which has pioneered fundamental research in Russia since its founding by Peter the Great three centuries ago, is under threat from government proposals to bring the institution under much tighter state control and end its academic...


Parma, 22:55 - CALCIO, PARMA; DI CARLO: PERIODO NON FORTUNATO

A Mimmo Di Carlo il secondo pareggio interno di fila va stretto. Il tecnico del Parma è comun...


The United States' image is plummeting in many corners of the globe, but China and other large powers are falling from favor as well, according to a global survey released on Wednesday.


Mail-order retailer L.L. Bean is looking to develop a theme park-style adventure center near its flagship store that would build on the company's outdoors heritage, drive sales and add another attraction for tourists.


Indonesia, Pakistan seek Muslim Mideast initiative

Muslim countries need to club together in a new initiative to resolve turbulence and violence in the Middle East, the leaders of Indonesia and Pakistan said on Wednesday.


Zimbabwe Opposition Expected to Contest Election

Zimbabwe's main opposition party will likely contest March elections but will delay a formal announcement pending a visit by African experts to determine whether free and fair polls can be held, party sources said.


Shiites throughout Mideast mark holy day

Tens of thousands of Shiite Muslim men, some beating their chests and slashing their heads with blades, marched along city streets throughout the Middle East on Tuesday to mark Ashoura. The marches in Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran took place in an atmosphere of tension between Shiites and Sunni Muslims that has risen during the past year as the power struggles in Beirut and Baghdad take on a sectarian cast.


Actor Bruce Willis is fined nearly Â£12,000 for breaking environmental laws by tearing up an island at his home.


La tesi dell'imputato Botteri davanti a gup e pm


With a week to go until the election, Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush yesterday of hiding embarrassments in Iraq


Associazioni dei consumatori denunciano mancata simmetria


An Egyptian terror suspect, held by  Britain for three years without trial because he was said to be  the leader of an al Qaeda-linked militant group, has been  released from prison, the government said on Tuesday.


Edward Gramlich, 68, Dies; Ex-Governor of Fed

Mr. Gramlich had warned of a looming crisis in home mortgages and had run a federal board created to aid airlines after the September 2001 attacks.


Turin, Italy (Sports Network) - Valentino Castellani, the chief organizer of the Turin Olympic Committee, has announced his decision to resign.


Irish govt slammed over MIT Media Lab Europe fiasco

'Unfit to spend taxpayers' money' Ireland's Public Accounts Committee's report on the Media Lab Europe collapse proves the country's government is 'unfit' to spend taxpayers' money, an Opposition spokesman claims.â¦


Russia warns on Kosovo as G8 ministers meet

POTSDAM, Germany  - Russia warned other world powers on Wednesday not to decide the fate of Kosovo on their own, saying only talks between Belgrade and Pristina could solve a row over independence for the Serbian province.


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Overwhelming Militiamen, Troops Push Closer to Shrine

American forces sharply intensified fighting here early on Tuesday morning, as troops attacked rebels loyal to Moktada al-Sadr from three


Two cousins are charged with burgling the home of an 85-year-old woman in north Belfast.


Goldman profit surges despite summer turmoil

Goldman Sachs Group Inc  said on Thursday that quarterly profit surged 79 percent, blowing away expectations of weak results, as the investment bank generated its second-highest revenue ever despite turbulent summer markets.


Expert: Hair Ties Scott Peterson to Crime

Two strands of dark hair found on Scott Peterson's boat could not have come from him and are consistent with strands taken from his slain wife's hairbrush, a prosecution expert testified Wednesday.


U.S. forces in Iraq say found more Iran-made weapons

The U.S. military showed on Monday what it said was further evidence of Iranian-made weapons being used by Iraqi militants, including explosives linked to sophisticated roadside bombs.


Joey Harrington believes the tough times in Detroit made him better. He cannot wait to begin proving that to the Miami Dolphins.


Testaverde regains starting role with Dallas

Rookie quarterback Drew Henson will resume his role as backup with the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Bill Parcells said yesterday that Vinny Testaverde will be the starter again because the team remains in playoff contention in the jumbled NFC, where the Cowboys are one of seven 4-7 teams. "He gives us the best chance to win," Parcells said. "That's what I'm ...


Antidepressant Helps Kids with Social Anxiety

NEW YORK  - A commonly used antidepressant  appears to help kids with social anxiety disorder, which causes  them to become extremely distressed by ordinary social  situations, new research shows.


Earnhardt Jr. bumps past Edwards for win

Dale Earnhardt Jr. bumped Carl Edwards out of the way on a restart in overtime and grabbed a contentious victory Saturday in the NASCAR Busch Series race at Michigan International Speedway.


Udine, 13:37 - CALCIO, UDINESE; MARINO: VOGLIAMO RISCATTO

L'Udinese vuole voltare pagina, dimenticare il ko di Catania e chiudere l'anno con una vittoria: ''C...


Song, dance fuel another weekly win for Fox

LOS ANGELES  - Fox took the crown for the week ending July 15 in both total viewers and the adults 18-49 demographic thanks to the performance of such series as "Hell's Kitchen," "Don't Forget the Lyrics" and "So You Think You Can Dance."


Atene, 12:17 - CALCIO, GRECIA: INCENDI, RINVIATA PRIMA GIORNATA

La federcalcio greca ha deciso di rinviare a data da destinarsi la prima giornata di campionato in s...


Kearse out indefinitely with knee injury

Jevon Kearse could be sidelined indefinitely with a "severe" knee injury the star defensive end sustained in Philadelphia's overtime loss to the Giants on Sunday.


One American left as Ward boxes into final round

"I wanted him to stay outside," US boxing coach Basheer Abdullah would say later, "and use his speed.". But when it mattered most Friday night - in the closing seconds of the Olympic light-heavyweight


KIDNAPPED aid worker Margaret Hassan was shown on videotape last night pleading for Britain to withdraw its troops from Iraq. The tape, broadcast on Arab TV network alJazeera, also showed her demanding the


The Taj Mahal wasn't built in a day, and it looks as if it's going to take much longer than that to torch it. Two months before the Oct. 15 release of Team America: World Police, Matt Stone and


'24' Premiere Racks Up Big Numbers for Fox

The real wild card for Fox on Sunday night wasn't the NFL playoffs but the return of its signature drama "24." The real-time thriller didn't disappoint the network, posting strong numbers for its two-hour fourth-season premiere.


Tyco says sees no impediments to spinoff

Tyco International Ltd.  said on Thursday it sees no impediments to its plan to spin off two businesses to shareholders later this month, after a group of bondholders said the plan could be delayed because it failed to fulfill obligations to debt holders.


Madonna, Chris Rock and dozens of other celebrities raised $3.7 million Wednesday night at a star-studded benefit at the United Nations to help poor and sick children around the world.


N.F.L. Roundup: Saying He Wonât Coach, Parcells Joins Dolphins

Bill Parcels signed a four-year contract to be the executive vice president for football operations with the Miami Dolphins after spurning a similar job with the Atlanta Falcons.


Crazy Horse Writ Large and Dream to Match

A granite monument of Chief Crazy Horse, the enigmatic Sioux warrior, located near Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, is 56 years in the making.


Correction: July 13 Jordan-Ship-Fire story

In a story July 13 about a fire on a tanker unloading at the Jordanian port of Aqaba, The Associated Press erroneously reported the vessel's cargo based on information from a port official. The vessel was carrying liquefied petroleum gas, not liquefied natural gas.


To Be or Not to Be: Is It All About Spinning?

VLTI Discerns How Matter Behaves in Disc Around a Be Star Thanks to the unique possibilities offered by ESO's Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI), astronomers have solved a 140-year-old mystery concerning active hot stars.


Patients who are violent to NHS staff could be made to pay for their treatment, under Lib Dem proposals.


The Bank of England votes to leave rates unchanged at 5.25% after its two day meeting.


Hal Sutton anticipated the question. He had formulated an answer, too, long before he arrived in that Milwaukee hotel ballroom to announce his captain's picks and finalize the US Ryder Cup team.


OCEANPORT, N.J. - The apex of the 2007 thoroughbred season crested at the top of Monmouth Park's stretch yesterday when the continent's most talented 3-year-olds - Street Sense, Hard Spun, and Curlin - all soared into the final 2 furlongs of the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.


Construction accident in Detroit kills one, critically injures ...

One worker was killed and three critically injured on Friday when a platform fell as they attempted to repair a highway overpass, police said.


Indonesian Shares -3.8% Midday After Explosion In Jakarta

JAKARTA (Dow Jones)--Indonesian shares are widening their losses at midday Thursday, following a massive explosion near the Australian Embassy, dealers said.


PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. - A rabid otter latched onto, and bit, a 6-year-old boy who was taking swimming lessons at a small public lake Wednesday...


A jury of Methodist ministers yesterday expelled a Pennsylvania woman from the Methodist clergy after convicting her of breaking church law by living openly as a lesbian.


As a country, Canada owes a lot to the poor circus pony. Like it, the Great White North is condemned to plod in political circles with little hope of a significant change in scenery.


AP: Oil-for-Food Probe Eyes Annan Papers

Investigators probing alleged corruption at the United Nations oil-for-food program are scrutinizing thousands of pages of U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan's documents, including e-mail and phone records, to determine whether he exerted influence in securing a contract for a Swiss company that employed his son.


The European Union has decided that it will lift, at least temporarily, the sanctions it has imposed on US goods, now that Congress enacted sweeping changes in corporate tax law earlier this month, an EU official said yesterday.


Apple Expands iTunes Marketing With Affiliate Program, Volume ...

Apple has announced some aggressive new marketing tools to help expand the reach of the iTunes Music Store. The company has launched an affiliate program


By targeting election workers in Baghdad and Shia Muslims in southern Iraq, insurgents yesterday struck at the two pillars of next month's national elections: the logistical


Arab League avoids stand on UN in Lebanon

CAIRO Arab foreign ministers agreed Tuesday to avoid a position on UN intervention in relations between Syria and Lebanon after Syria and Jordan disagreed over what approach to take.


Anti-war protesters in pink shouted at him to tell the truth. Democrats were doubters even before he spoke. His microphone failed to work for several tense minutes. And a full-page newspaper ad portrayed him as "General Betray Us."


Report: Tobacco Industry Hid Smoking Dangers

NEW YORK  - The tobacco industry for many  years claimed that it was unaware of biological evidence that  smoking is harmful to health, but that was untrue according to  a medical journal report.


Massa, 13:27 - CALCIO, CARRARESE: LADRI IN CASA DI ORRICO RUBANO OROLOGI

Corrado Orrico, tecnico della Carrarese (C2/B) è stato derubato domenica pomeriggio. I ladri ...


H-1B visa limit for 2005 already reached

The annual cap of 65,000 new H-1B visas for the fiscal year just started has been met, CNET News.com has learned.


Does the guy still foot the bill on dates in this day and age?


Congressman Dials Number, Finds Self Home Again Lawmaker Dials Up, Finds Self Back Home

By Sam Hananel, Associated Press  WASHINGTON -- On a recent weeknight, Kansas Rep. Jerry Moran spoke to nearly 10,000 of his constituents at once -- from the comfort of his Capitol Hill office.


George Bush is famously anti-intellectual. But he seeks out authors who share his views and looks for reassurance


Bitch is back Down Under as Elton says "Up Yours!"

British pop superstar Elton John had a  blunt message on Thursday for Australian Prime Minister John  Howard over his conservative government's ban on gay marriages.


Sharon moves to form new coalition after crushing opponents of ...

JERUSALEM  - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon moved swiftly to forge a national unity government after winning approval to reshape his coalition and crushing internal opposition to his Gaza pullout plan.


Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Gilberto will be sidelined for at least a month with a back injury according to a club report. "Gilberto is out.


WRAPUP 1-UAL may breach financing, Southwest boosts service

United Airlines could default on its bankruptcy financing agreement before the end of the year and is in talks with lenders about restructuring the deal, the company said on Thursday.


Cubs school Buehrle in win over White Sox

Michael Barrett and Carlos Zambrano homered off Mark Buehrle during a seven-run first inning, and the Chicago Cubs hung on to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-11 Sunday afternoon and avoid a three-game sweep.


Melbourne, 09:57 - TENNIS, AUSTRALIAN OPEN: FARINA AL TERZO TURNO

Silvia Farina si Ã¨ qualificata per il terzo turno degli Australian Open, prima prova del Grande Slam...


Hundreds march in HK to mark 1989 Beijing massacre

About 400 people marched in driving rain in Hong Kong on Sunday to protest Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on a pro-democracy movement.


Sylvester Stallone says his latest "Rambo" film and its tag line are inspiring real-life opponents of Myanmar's military rulers. "Either live for something, die for nothing Â it's your choice," the 61-year-old actor-director said Saturday in a phone call from Paris, where he is promoting the movie, the fourth in a series.


From Wired Geekipedia: The X Prize is only the beginning. Half a dozen other sizeable purses await those who aspire to tech glory.


Jury Begins Deliberating in C.I.A. Leak Case

The judge told the jurors to look to their own lives when weighing I. Lewis Libby Jr.âs claims of memory loss.


Sunday Won't Be Only Ticket in N.F.L.'s New TV Deal

The N.F.L. settled its Sunday afternoon packages with Fox and CBS through the 2011 season, but left its prime-time and cable packages unresolved.


The Kremlin warns Britain it faces "serious consequences" after expelling four Russian diplomats from the UK.


The failure of the UK's e-university was blamed on weak marketing by the higher education minister.


Testy Sea Hampers Response to Alaskan Spill

Rough sea and bad weather have hampered efforts to deal with the oil spill from the freighter that split off the Aleutians last week.


Two Israeli Soldiers Hurt in W Bank Shooting --Radio

TULKARM, West Bank  - A gunman opened fire on an  Israeli convoy in the northern West Bank Wednesday wounding two  Israeli soldiers, the army said.


Director John Waters recalls career of bad taste

Director John Waters, self-confessed king of all things tasteless and tacky, celebrates a life spent shocking audiences and mocking the movie world in a film version of his stand-up act.


Bangladesh Nobel winner names new political party

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh on Sunday announced the name of a political party he plans to form soon, saying there is no way he can stay out of politics.


Explosion rips Israeli checkpoint on Gaza-Egypt border

A tunnel filled with explosives detonated Sunday under the Israeli checkpoint on the Gaza-Egypt border near the town of Rafah, causing casualties, military officials said.


Los Angeles - US software behemoth Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a new technological assault that will bring music, movies and television into consumers' living rooms via their home computers.


Disco rosso dell'Antitrust all'acquisto del 2%


Creator of "The Simpsons," Matt Groening, stated that he doesn't see an end in the near future for the Simpsons, even after 18 seasons of success. The show has just earned its 23rd Emmy Award and a movie is being planned for release in summer of 2007 b...


China Agonizes as Hope Vanishes for Missing Miners

Investigators have determined that  back-to-back coal-dust and gas blasts ripped through a mine in  northern China killing at least 50 workers and leaving more  than 110 trapped and feared dead, said reports on Tuesday.


Healthy Living: Weight loss coach says make dieting fun

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - U.S. weight loss coach Janice   Taylor spent a lifetime losing and gaining weight until she   found a new approach to weight loss -- making art about food   instead of eating it.


Cagliari, 19:45 - CALCIO, CAGLIARI: ALBINO E GOBBI NON SI ALLENANO

Allenamento pomeridiano per il Cagliari in vista della trasferta di sabato a Bologna. Non hanno pres...


Messaggio inviato dal pontefice al Summit di Bali


The price of a seat on the New York  Stock Exchange fell to its lowest level since 1996, the latest  sign that a shift toward electronic trading and possible  regulatory change is undermining investors' confidence in the  exchange's open-auction system of trade.


Why you should patch your Java Runtime Environment

Security restrictions could be compromised in earlier versions of JDK and JRE 6, says vendor Sun.


A benefit to aid tsunami victims will air on seven NBC Universal cable and broadcast outlets.


Milano, 13:41 - CALCIO, INTER; STANKOVIC: NERAZZURRO A VITA

Dejan Stankovic, centrocampista dell'Inter, diventa ogni giorno che passa sempre piÃ¹ determinante pe...


Montenegro seizes a Serbian fomer security chief indicted by the Hague tribunal for war crimes in Kosovo.


Bomb kills one near government office in Mexico City

A bomb exploded in Mexico City near the security ministry headquarters on Friday, killing one person and injuring two others, the city's police chief Joel Ortega said.


Strained silicon to accelerate transistors by 24 percent

AMD and IBM have developed a strained silicon transistor technology which the firms believe will dramatically increase processor performance.


Norwegian author Per Petterson beats Salman Rushdie to win the Impac prize with his novel Out Stealing Horses.


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month--are you sure you know all the facts about this disease? Breast cancer is the second most common cancer found in women in the United States.


India, Pakiastan Take Another Stab at Peace Talks

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan  - India's Foreign Minister  Natwar Singh arrives in Islamabad on Tuesday for talks with  Pakistani leaders aimed at restoring faith in a peace process  that South Asia's nuclear rivals began a year ago.


Browns running back Lee Suggs, inactive for Cleveland's first three games with a neck stinger, has been granted medical clearance to practice at full speed this week.


China Aviation Oil Says Still in Business

The main supplier of jet fuel to China is continuing to do business despite a criminal investigation of its US$550 million (euro414 million) in losses on derivative trading, the company said.


Real Madrid's England center-back Jonathan Woodgate had to quit a practice match in Spain on Thursday after suffering a recurrence of his thigh muscle injury.


Serial Killer Spurns Dad's Bid to Block Death

ROCKVILLE, Conn.  - A serial killer set to become  the first person put to death in New England since 1960 spurned  a legal attempt by his father on Friday to avert his planned  execution later this month.


Space station astronauts told to ration food

Two astronauts face a not-so-merry Christmas after being told to ration their food and hope a cargo ship with extra supplies docks on December 26.


Cricket: West Indies Defeats South Africa to Reach ICC Champions ...

The West Indies has defeated South Africa by five wickets to reach the semifinals of the ICC Champions cricket Trophy in London. Ramnaresh Sarwan hit a well-paced 75 on Sunday to lead the West Indies.


Dutch Professor Gets Swedish Science Prize

A Dutch professor became the first recipient of a new Swedish science prize in the field of medical education research, the awarding body said Monday.


Hydrogen toy maker to shift to mass manufacturing

Blog: Young von Hindenburg was fascinated with hydrogen, and so can your kids.


EU plans to make it easier for European patients to seek healthcare within any member state


The English Premier League. A week-end that boasts no stand-out fixtures. Manchester United host newly promoted Norwich City and although the Canaries are full of enthusiasm in their new found status it is ...


Jill Anelauskas now stands alone in the basketball record books at Medfield. The senior surpassed both the girls' and boys' all-time scoring records in Medfield's 56-38 win over host Millis yesterday in the Tri-Valley League.


Nuclear pacemaker still energized after 34 years

A U.S. surgeon who implanted a nuclear-powered pacemaker into a 20-year-old woman in 1973 says the device is still going strong after 34 years and may have saved money over the long run.


Microsoft patent-infringement case to go to trial

A federal judge ruled against Microsoft on Wednesday in a patent suit challenging "AutoPlay" technology included in recent versions of Microsoft Windows.


Indian policeman pays price for mating mutt

An Indian policeman charged with guarding industrial plants in the state of West Bengal has had his salary cut for failing to stop his guard dog from becoming pregnant, officials said on Thursday.


SBC Communications Inc. SBC.N said  on Monday it would buy AT&T Corp. T.N for about $16 billion,  making SBC the largest U.S. telecommunications company and  ending the independence of the world's best known telephone  company.


In riferimento a discorso ministro al Senato


U.N. court transfers war crimes suspect to Bosnia

The United Nations war crimes tribunal  transferred on Monday a Bosnian Serb ex-army captain accused of  genocide in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre for trial in Bosnia,  the state war crimes court said.


On a course where it was important not to fall behind, Tiger Woods found himself among the cactus and desert shrub left of the second fairway looking for an escape. His opponent already was on the green, 12 feet away for birdie.


The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots will meet in the Super Bowl. The Patriots topped the Pittsburgh Steelers, owners of the NFL's best record at 15-1, to win the AFC championship 41-27 last night. Earlier in the day, the Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-10 for the NFC title.


A broadband television service developed  by the founders of Internet calling programme Skype is expected  to be launched next year, the Financial Times reported on  Monday.


Democratic fundraiser charged with fraud

Norman Hsu, one of the top fundraisers for big-name Democrats, was charged Thursday with swindling at least $60 million from investors and using some of his profits to make illegal donations to political campaigns.


Cynthia Jordan scored 26 points and Candice Dupree had 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 24 Temple to its school-record 13th straight victory, a 72-64 win over George Washington on Thursday night.


Making health workers take out insurance could spell the end of independent midwifery, the government is told.


Fed unlikley to cut rates before next meeting: WSJ

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates before its next scheduled meeting in late January but may consider doing so if the outlook deteriorates sharply before then, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.


Bush, Kerry Are Near Even in Newsweek, Zogby Polls

US President George W. Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are statistically tied in a Newsweek poll, which last week showed Bush leading by 6 percentage points, and in a Reuters/Zogby tracking poll.


The thriller Michael Clayton is among the films shortlisted for Hollywood awards often seen as a good predictor of the Oscars.


Ex-Brazil politician Magalhaes, 79, dies

Sen. Antonio Carlos Peixoto de Magalhaes, one of Brazil's most influential politicians who held on to power as the country came under a military dictatorship and returned to democracy, died Friday, hospital officials said. He was 79.


Philips electronics group sees profits drop 22.6 percent in 2007

Dutch electronics giant Philips reported Monday that its 2007 net profit fell 22.6 percent to 4.168 billion euros (6.04 billion dollars) despite a doubling in net earnings in the fourth quarter.


EC to investigate new charges against Microsoft

Surprising perhaps no one, the European Commission stated this morning in Brussels it will proceed with a fresh round of investigations against Microsoft, on some very familiar sounding allegations.


Hit the Pano button - desktops go virtual

A tiny, sliced PC Marry the renewed thin client/blade PC rage with the uproar around virtualization software, and you get Pano Logic.â¦


U.S. Has Spent One-Third of Tsunami Pledge

About $92 million of the $350 million that the Bush administration pledged for tsunami relief assistance has been spent so far, a U.S. government official said Friday.


Calm as Ever, Brady Wins With Postseason Poise

On Saturday, Tom Brady added to a playoff rÃ©sumÃ© that is reading almost like folklore, improving his playoff record to 13-2.


Area Carpet Cleaners Are Natural Choice ; Natural Solutions Cleaning Services of Beavercreek Uses Limited Chemicals.

By Martha Hardcastle Contributing Writer  BEAVERCREEK -- In some ways, Natural Solutions Cleaning Services has no competition in the carpet cleaning business.


A luglio, anche spettacolo con la regia di Albertazzi


Sorenstam ends 10-year wait for Open title

Annika Sorenstam gets pep talks from Tiger Woods and awe from her opponents. When she was done with Pat Hurst in their U.S. Women's Open playoff, there was nothing for the runner-up to do but ask for an autograph.


An elderly couple were among five dead in a collision on the M4 in South Wales.


Army Reservist Pleads Guilty in Iraq Prison Abuse

The highest ranking soldier charged with abusing Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib has pleaded guilty to five charges. US Army reservist Staff Sergeant Ivan "Chip" Frederick made the plea as a two-day court-martial opened at a US base in Baghdad.


Lampedusa, sbarco all'alba per 241 clandestini

LAMPEDUSA - Un barcone con 241 clandestini a bordo, Ã¨ stato intercettato all'alba di stamani da una nave della Marina militare 9 miglia a sud di Lampedusa. L'imbarcazione, un "legno" di 15 metri, Ã¨ stata


Wall Street stocks were mixed at midmorning on Monday, with blue chips nosing further into record territory as investors awaited a swathe of earnings reports this week.


The Chinese author of a book about long-dead Peking Opera stars has become the latest challenger to the ruling Communist Party's censors, daring them on Friday to explain their secretive ways before the law.


CA to phase out sub-brands as part of integration

InfoWorld - CA's move to focus all its product names around a single "CA" master brand and a clear product descriptor is being driven by the company's ongoing strategy to more tightly integrate its software, according to a CA executive.


No shortage of challenges for Brown as PM, press say

There is no shortage of challenges awaiting new Prime Minister Gordon Brown as he gets set to start his first full day as the country's leader, newspapers said Thursday.


Siemens seeks damage limitation in collapse of BenQ's German mobile phone ops

After a public outcry over the collapse of BenQ's German mobile telephone making operations, electronics giant Siemens has sought to repair its reputation by cancelling a generous pay-rise for top managers and using the money saved to help BenQ's German employees instead.


Austrian authorities have uncovered a major child-pornography ring involving at least 2,360 suspects from 77 countries who viewed videos of young children being sexually abused.Comment


Two teenagers were accused of gang raping a woman and forcing her 12-year-old son to join in the attack, then beating him and pouring cleaning solution into his eyes.


Forte impegno ma anche rischio mancanza coesione politica


Travel sites want to help you find a cheap trip. But is cost the only factor to consider?


San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - Dean Wilson shot a five-under 65 on Friday to move into the lead at the halfway point of the Texas Open.


SEATTLE - The second time Duncan M. MacDonald sent in an absentee ballot, an election worker in Federal Way called to ask about the paw print on the envelope. But it took three ballots before the prosecutor contacted the voting dog's owner.


The Mason's Union membership cards should be arriving any day now, but while they wait for them to be distributed, the United States men's basketball team was able to concoct a winning formula by relying on their unquestioned athletic superiority over the Australians yesterday.


Dfmc to Increase Production By 25 Per Cent With Launch of New Products

Dubai Furniture Manufacturing Co., (DFMC), the licensed manufacturer and retailer of King Koil and Serta mattresses in the UAE, forecasts a 25 per cent increase in volumes with the launch of a new premium product range.


Nasa to relaunch shuttles two years after 'Columbia'

Nasa has announced plans to launch the first manned space mission since the 2003 Columbia disaster. The next shuttle flight is to take place in May 2005 following a series of delays because of damage caused by hurricanes.


Watchdog group flags top pirated films on Google Video

Blog: The National Legal and Policy Center is after Google to clean up copyright infringement on its video sites.


Gunmen Kill 23 in Attack on Bus in Honduras

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras  - At least 23 people were  killed in the northern industrial city of San Pedro Sula on  Thursday when gunmen sprayed a public bus with bullets and left  a menacing message for crime-busting politicians, police said.


EU Willing to Give Up Airbus Plane Loans

Europe is willing to stop providing  government loans to help Airbus develop new aircraft as long as  the United States no longer provides similar aid for Boeing, a  top European Union official said on Friday.


Cashed-up Qantas to look for Asian growth after takeover: analysts

Qantas is poised for aggressive international expansion, particularly in Asia, if its takeover clears regulatory hurdles and the bidders prove they are not corporate raiders, analysts have said.


Asked where he met former Shangri-Las singer Mary Weiss, record label owner Billy Miller found the opening impossible to resist.


A NI man says he is lucky to be alive after his boat was struck by a tidal wave in Thailand.


ArosNet Takes Network Down After S.L. Eviction

By Brice Wallace Deseret Morning News  Internet service provider ArosNet took its network down Friday after being evicted by its landlord.  Late Friday, the company was in the process of moving from 28 S.


San Diego Panda Celebrates First Birthday

SAN DIEGO - On his first birthday Thursday, giant panda cub Mei Sheng delighted visitors by playing for the first time in snow delivered to him at the San Diego Zoo. He also sat on his ice cake, wrestled with his mom and got his coat incredibly dirty...


Alternate Marketing Networks Sets Annual Meeting Date And Reports on 2006 Financial Results

HUDSONVILLE, Mich., March 7  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alternate Marketing Networks, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ALTM) has scheduled its annual meeting for June 6, 2007 at its Schaumburg office located at 428 E. State Parkway, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173.


G8: Health Over Intellectual Property Rights, Says G5

HEILIGENDAMM, Germany, Jun 8 (IPS) - The Group of Eight industrialised countries suffered a setback Friday in its plan to strengthen intellectual property rights through "promoting innovation - protecting innovation" when the five developing world's leaders -- China, India, Brazil, South Africa and Mexico -- forced a key change in the final statement.


Regulator Wants Riggs Records on Jet, London Apartment

London's Savoy Court Apartments are counted among Britain's most exclusive private residences. And No. 6 was among the most lavishly appointed.


President Offers Solace to Florida Storm Victims

PENSACOLA, Fla.  - President Bush on Sunday  returned to hurricane-ravaged Florida to witness the  devastation wrought by Hurricane Ivan and comfort storm victims  in a campaign battleground state that could determine whether  he wins a second term in office.


Plans to deploy a joint U.N.-African Union peacekeeping force to Sudan's violence-plagued Darfur region could still be derailed by a dearth in funding and political will, the chairman of the African Union warned Sunday.


A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Indonesia's western province of Aceh.


UK schoolchildren are being offered the chance to design an experiment for a small satellite.


A New Zealand man goes on trial on the remote Norfolk Island, charged with the first murder there in 150 years.


As expected, No. 1 Southern California began the season with a one-sided victory. It could hardly be called a memorable performance.


America Online announced the launch of an online shopping site it says will provide an easy and fast way to compare products from thousands of online merchants.


Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards criticized rival Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday for leaving South Carolina in the run-up to the state's primary, saying residents should question whether the New York senator would return if she became president.


Mac OS X Tip of the Week: The Ultimate Customize Toolbar Shortcut

When you want to customize the toolbar on your Finder windows, here’s the ultimate shortcut.


LA SCHEDA                                          Il matrimonio Intesa-Sanpaolo nasce un gigante da 65 miliardi


Baazee.com CEO in judicial custody till Dec 24

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court today dismissed the bail plea of Baazee.Com CEO Avnish Bajaj arrested in connection with the DPS MMS scandal case and remanded him to judicial custody till December 24.


Report: No Evidence in CU Recruit Scandal

An audit of the University of Colorado's football program begun in the wake of a sex-and-alcohol recruiting scandal found no evidence that escorts or strippers were hired to attract athletes.


Organ transplant recipients infected with West Nile virus develop more severe neurological illness

The current issue of The Archives of Neurology reports that organ transplant recipients who become infected with West Nile virus develop more severe neurological illness caused by the virus.


Students Must Readjust After Being Abroad

For some college students, the hardest part about studying abroad wasn't adjusting to life in a foreign country. It was coming home.


Hong Kong rights group snubs MP over free speech row

A Hong Kong rights group has boycotted a meeting with a visiting British minister, accusing London of failing to speak up in support of pro-democracy politicians in the territory, a statement said.


Diana Ross remains the supreme diva, in and out of jail.


Got a minute? Then I've got a retirement plan for you.


Tarr's 4 touchdowns pace Fenwick victory

For Bishop Fenwick running back Bobby Tarr, the best touchdown yesterday was one he didn't score.


German voters handed Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder a stinging defeat in elections Sunday in the small western state of Saarland, reflecting public anger over his drive to cut into the country's cherished network of social programs.


Plans to limit mobile phone call costs for consumers who travel abroad within Europe are attacked by the industry.


Russian star wrestler Saytiev pockets men's 74kg freestyle gold

Russian star wrestler Buvaysa Saytiev, a five-time world champion, eased to win the men's 74kg freestyle Olympic gold in Athens on August 29 afternoon.


A senior Shia leader living in Iran criticises radical Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr, calling his anti-US rebellion wrong.


BANGKOK, Thailand Sept. 30, 2004 - Millions of volunteers led by emergency teams fanned out across Thailand on Thursday in a new drive to fight bird flu after the prime minister gave officials 30 days to eradicate the epidemic.


Genova, 18:26 - CALCIO, SAMPDORIA: ALLA RIPRESA PALOMBO E FALCONE UN GRUPPO

Allenamento pomeridiano di ripresa per la Sampdoria. Lo ha concluso aznitempo a causa di un leggero ...


Update 12: Crude Oil Climbs Above $50 in Asia

Crude oil prices climbed above the key $50 mark in Asian trade Tuesday, creeping close to an all-time high as worries continued over supply and unrest in key oil producing areas.


Calcio, Sonetti nuovo allenatore del Catania

Nedo Sonetti Ã¨ il nuovo allenatore del Catania. SostituirÃ  Maurizio Costantini che Ã¨ stato esonerato dall'incarico sabato sera dopo la sconfitta interna con il Bari. Sonetti ha firmato un contratto annuale.


Rumors spreading of European iPhone news for Monday

Blog: A report surfaced Friday--also known as iPhone Day--that Apple and several European carriers will announce their launch plans on Monday for a 3G version of the iPhone.


Climate change bill calls for 50-cent fuel tax

U.S. drivers would pay a 50-cent tax on each gallon of gasoline they pump to encourage less fuel use and cut greenhouse gas emissions, under draft legislation to fight global warming released on Thursday.


Taco Bell says told E. coli outbreak over

Taco Bell Corp. said on Thursday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had informed it that an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce served at its restaurants in four U.S. states was over.


Way Down in Harmony, With Mythic Blues Again

âHoneydripper,â directed by John Sayles, is a shambling fusion of pop mythology and social mosaic.


Confusion over driver's blood tests, Diana inquest told

There were inconsistencies in blood tests taken from the driver of the car in which Diana, Princess of Wales, died, the inquest into her death has heard


Islamic Leaders' Role in Saudi Ballot Criticized

Dozens of losing candidates in Saudi Arabia's municipal elections complained Saturday that the winners in the capital, Riyadh, unfairly used the endorsement of influential Islamic leaders to secure victory.


Oz barmaid fined for crushing beer cans between jubs

Cops unimpressed by crowd-pleasing stunt An Oz barmaid who splendidly "entertained customers" in a Western Australia hotel by "crushing beer cans between her bare breasts" has been fined A$1,000 dollars (Â£439) for a breach of the Liquor Control Act.â¦


Court tosses Indonesian officers' human rights convictions

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- The Indonesian armed forces have welcomed an appeals court decision overturning the convictions of four officers charged with human rights crimes in East Timor, calling the decision a vindication of their position that there was no military involvement in the 1999 killings.


Russia rebounded from last month's 7-1 thrashing by Portugal with a morale-boosting 4-0 win over Estonia in a World Cup qualifier in Krasnodar on Wednesday.


Some 4,000 chickens are culled in Vietnam after the latest bird flu outbreak to hit the country's economy.


Northern Rock's  180,000 investors next week face a choice between keeping a say in the future of the troubled British bank or hampering the chance of a rescue at a critical time.


Una pittrice cieca dipinge grazie alla voce di Big Luciano


Val d'Isere, 11:49 - SCI, CDM UOMINI: MILLER GUIDA SUPERCOMBINATA VAL D'ISERE

Lo statunitense Bode Miller ha dominato la discesa libera valida per la supercombinata in Val d'Iser...


PeopleSoft investors keep $9.2 billion bid in play, but the deal still faces hurdles.


American Eagle August same-store sales rise 11 pct

Teen clothing retailer American Eagle  Outfitters Inc.  said on Thursday its sales at stores  at least a year rose 11 percent in August, helped by  back-to-school sales, and the company raised its quarterly  earnings forecast.


Ministro, meridione ha bisogno di certezze per il futuro


Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Thursday he would take a "deserved rest," and urged the military leaders of the country to quickly arrange for new national elections.


Hoping to win approval for their merger, Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio announced plans to let consumers choose the programs in their subscription package.


The baby panda born earlier this month at Zoo Atlanta is a girl.


Anti-Bush Protesters Prepare to Converge on New York City

Opponents of President Bush are planning massive protests in New York City during the Republican National Convention, which begins the last week of August. Organizers predict that protesters will far outnumber the 5,000 Republican delegates, who will be ...


Israeli forces thrust into a town in north Gaza and kill a Hamas militant, as a Palestinian schoolgirl dies of her wounds.


Bush says doesn't rule out pardon for Libby

President George W. Bush said on Tuesday he did not rule out a full pardon for Lewis "Scooter" Libby, a day after he spared the former White House aide prison time for his perjury conviction in the CIA leak case.


After 31 years as a civil servant, Tomomi Yano began to take on Japanâs corporate culture, and has become an unlikely and remarkably successful advocate for shareholder rights.


Chelsea and United told to smash transfer record to get Berbatov

Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has warned clubs interested in Dimitar Berbatov that it would take a British record transfer fee to sign the Bulgaria striker.


Langer goes with experience, then youthful Donald for the ...

Bernhard Langer knew all along he had a loaded deck and an ace up his sleeve if he needed it. When the year-long process of selecting the European Ryder Cup team finally


Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for June 18-24. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.


If Hillary Rodham Clinton wins Iowa's presidential caucuses, it won't be because of endorsements or poll numbers. It will be because of people like Carol McCarty, who lives in the state's heavily Republican northwest corner but plans to attend her local caucus and stand up for Clinton.


At least 31 people, mostly worshippers   at weekly Islamic prayers, were killed and up to 75 injured in   a series of explosions in a Muslim-majority town in western   India on Friday, police said.


The company claims to have developed a new technology that uses plastic instead of glass. From Crave, CNET's gadgets blog.


Mitchell Report may not have shut door on steroid use

Commissioner Bud Selig, who hoped to bring closure to Major League Baseball's steroids era by commissioning the Mitchell Report that was issued on Thursday, may have opened the door to more questions about the game's troubled past.


9/11 Commission: FAA Was Alerted to Potential Attacks

Federal Aviation Administration officials received 52 warnings prior to Sept. 11, 2001, from their own security experts about potential al Qaeda attacks, including some that mentioned airline hijackings or suicide attacks, The New York Times reported.


Kevin Federline, aka K-Fed and Mr. Britney Spears, is more than just a rapper, dancer and famous father. He's also a fashion model.


The bosses of the UK's private equity firms are likely to face a tough grilling when they appear before MPs.


EUROPA/ITALIA - Saranno ordinati 48 sacerdoti  della Congregazione dei Legionari di Cristo, tra questi i primi due di El Salvador e di Singapore Roma (Agenzia Fides) - Sabato 22 dicembre 2007, alle 10, a Roma, nella Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, 48 diaconi della Congregazione dei Legionari di Cristo saranno ordinati sacerdoti da Mons. Luigi de Magistris, Pro Penitenziere Maggiore emerito....


Accountant testifies he lied about Enron barge deal

A former Enron accountant testified Thursday that he knew an arrangement to temporarily sell Merrill Lynch some barges just to boost Enron's bottom line was wrong and he planned to lie about it if confronted.


Microsoft brings XP starter software to India

The Redmond, Wash.-based software giant on Wednesday announced a year-long pilot program to start shipping the Windows XP Starter Edition to India in early 2005.


"Sopranos" star James Gandolfini engaged to marry

James Gandolfini, star of the  acclaimed Mafia television drama "The Sopranos," is engaged to  his girlfriend Deborah Lin, the actor's manager said on  Thursday.


Blue-chip stocks fell on Thursday as bond yields crept higher, stirring concern about rising interest rates as an increasing aversion to risk kept buyers at bay.


Mike Huckabee, nursing a second third-place finish in northern states, looked ahead to the South where he hopes his Arkansas roots and Baptist background will put him back on a winning track in South Carolina.


OpenLogic Wants to Count Open-Source Users

Open-source enterprise software developer OpenLogic wants open-source users to stand up and be counted in a worldwide census-- and is offering a new software tool to help the process.


Bulgaria's Oct. Unemployment 0.07% on Month to 11.81%

Bulgaria's unemployment rate in October rose to 11.81% from 11.74% in September, the Ministry of Labour said Wednesday.


'Data Center 3.0' initiative gets rolling Cisco is selling a new obscenely large switch, tapped as the lynchpin of its "Data Center 3.0" virtualization initiative the company has been gabbing about for monthsâ¦


Scotland's eight police forces face scrutiny on on how their officers deal with ethnic communities.


Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi warned yesterday that efforts to resolve the standoff in Fallujah peacefully have entered their "final phase


Muslims in the country are outraged by revelations, uncovered by a TV sting, that clerics take money for their religious rulings


The Kyoto Protocol is dead -- there will be no further global treaties that set binding limits on the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) after Kyoto runs out in 2012.


I don't deserve to die: Briton's plea to Blair

Britain yesterday ruled out negotiating with the abductors of a Briton in Iraq, despite a desperate plea for help from the hostage.


Presidential contender Barack Obama on Tuesday dismissed his Democratic rivals' change of heart on the Iraq war as too little too late, while Hillary Rodham Clinton urged a quick end to U.S. involvement in the conflict.


Stock index futures pared some losses on Thursday after better-than-expected retail sales data helped to offset the signs of inflation from the Producer Price Index report.


Symantec to Buy Veritas for $13.5 Billion

Symantec Corp., the top global security software maker, on Thursday said it will buy data management software company Veritas Software Corp.


Pesky Huskies knock off No. 14 Minnesota

Young teams are supposed to crumble when the games tighten and the nerves jangle and all those wily, crafty veterans make plays. Young teams aren't supposed to be in games like this, let alone force overtime, let alone win going away in the extra period.


Hilton: jail renews gratitude for "simple" life

Jailed heiress Paris Hilton says she suffers from claustrophobia -- a fear of confinement in small places -- but that her time behind bars has renewed her appreciation for life's simple pleasures.


PRESIDENT PUTIN faced the most serious foreign policy crisis of his five-year rule last night after the Kremlin s efforts to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine were left in tatters.


F1's McLaren to pit technology wits in boardrooms

It may be a long way from the glamour of  Monaco, Monza or Magny-Cours, but Formula One team McLaren is  gearing up to sell its race strategy software in company  boardrooms.


VENEZIA - Un'ora e mezza di spettacolo o poco piu', e la favola di 'Shark Tale' in piazza San Marco e' gia' finita. L'evento e' stato atteso da settimane e ha trasformato la piazza nello scenario di una grande


Su indicazioni di un pentito riesumato in un cimitero vicino Catanzaro il corpo di un pregiudicatoResta il mistero sulla scomparsa del giornalista: accanto ai resti anche un lungo coltello a serramanico                                             Giallo De Mauro: nella fossa due teschi La Polizia: "Credibile sia sepolto in Calabria"


Jury spanks Lexmark in toner refill case

The stink about ink Lexmark must rue the day that it elected to sue a small components supplier, which had developed a chip to enable toner recartridge manufacturers to produce printer clones. In the latest round of its fight against Static Control Components SCC), a jury in Kentucky - Lexmark's home state - ruled the printer giant "unreasonably restrained competition" in the way it ran a used cartridge return program. Worse, the jury agreed with SCC that Lexmark has the "substantial ability to exploit customers".â¦


Cisco, Apple Still Seeking 'iPhone' Deal

By Sarah Jane Tribble, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Feb.


The Miami Herald Fred Grimm Column: New Park Turns into Insatiable Green Monster

By Fred Grimm, The Miami Herald  Dec. 14--A 109-acre wasteland of naked dirt and scrubland in the midst of one of Broward County's poorest ZIP codes makes for a better metaphor than a park.


The state, which will hold its caucus on Saturday, has an unusually high number of people with no insurance.


Lisbona, 15:15 - CALCIO, SPORTING LISBONA: PAREDES VERSO IL FORFAIT CON L'INTER

Lo Sporting Lisbona perde i pezzi in vista della sfida di Champions di domani contro l'Inter. Assent...


Secondo la previsione si attestera' a 59,9 dollari al barile


Political Shuffle Begins As State Looks To 2006

OMAHA, Neb. -- A political scramble is under way in Nebraska after Gov. Mike Johanns' appointment to be the nation's next agriculture secretary.


Candie Kung and Lorie Kane overcame the wind and the rain -- and a rally by Annika Sorenstam -- to top the Safeway Classic leaderboard.


Outgoing Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday arrived in the small west African nation of Sierra Leone on the second leg of a three-nation African tour.


Cairo court sets date for verdict in slain tourists trial

Cairo's high state security court will give its verdict on August 20 in a case in which 14 militants are alleged to have carried out attacks which killed three tourists, a court official said on Sunday.


Contract flap cuts off Delta food service

Delta Air Lines passengers are facing long, hungry hours in the skies after the airline's main food vendor cut off service yesterday because of a contract dispute.


The latest beta of Mozilla's browser has been up and running for


Barry Bonds won his record seventh Most Valuable Player award Monday, putting him back in another batter's box, where the national media peppered him with


An 'A' for Affordable Housing: Public, Private Partnership Wins State Recognition

By Rebecca Sulock, The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C.  Feb. 21--FORT MILL -- After working for 32 years, rearing five children and renting for a lifetime, Anne Sanders finally owns a home.


Roma, 20:04 - CALCIO, CAMERUN: ANCHE NOAH E MBOMA NEL NUOVO STAFF TECNICO

Yannick Noah sarÃ  inserito nello staff tecnico della nazionale del Camerun. L'ex tennista francese a...


Dopo Boss entra Proenza Schouler, brand americano emergente


My ERP supplier has been acquired - now what?

Jump ship or stay? Given the recent abundance of mergers and acquisitions among the mid-market ERP vendors, IT directors managing an ERP system may feel uncertain about the future of their incumbent system. Yet it is critical to be able to assure the board the product won't disappear - or at least warn them if it's time to switch vendors.â¦


The death of Yasser Arafat a major figure in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would open a window for the violence in that region to decrease, a local Middle East expert said.


Italians rally for gay and unwed couples' rights

Thousands of Italians rallied on Saturday  for legal rights for unmarried gay and heterosexual couples  while Roman Catholics launched a movement against what many of  them consider an attack on the "traditional" family.


Dave Wannstedt is out in Miami and former Giants coach Jim Fassel said he's interested in replacing him. "First of all, I am looking for a head coaching job in this league," Fassel said yesterday from the Ravens offices.


Clinical trials of HIV prevention gel stopped

Clinical trials of an anti-virus gel supposed to help protect women against AIDS were cancelled after it was found that those on the treatment were more susceptible to HIV infection, a statement from the World Health Organisation said.


Brian McNamee told SI.com that Roger Clemens was simply part of a widespread steroid culture within baseball.


com. Considered a playoff no-show early in his career (3-5 with a 4.32 ERA in his first 14 starts), Roger Clemens has morphed into a stopper.


Charles Clarke vows to plough ahead with plans to introduce ID cards rejecting a call to "pause for thought".


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Texas governor commutes death sentence in rare act

Texas Governor Rick Perry commuted the death sentence of a man hours before he was scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday, a rare occurrence in America's most active capital punishment state.


A second child dies in hospital after her family's Land Rover crashed into a river in Lincolnshire.


Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday Congress should take action to revive the economy and contain a mortgage crisis that she called an epidemic.


Rats. Bats. Two-headed cobras and Tibetan three-eyed toads. A runaway train. A violent hurricane. A count who screams, with gleeful wickedness, "You are so deceased!


BAGHDAD, Iraq - Car bombs killed five U.S. troops in Iraq, the U.S...


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Parliament speaker charges PM with disloyalty to Israel

Israeli Knesset (parliament) Speaker Reuven Rivlin (Likud Party) on Thursday charged Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and supporters of the disengagement plan withdisloyalty to Israel, Israeli Army Radio reported.


ROMA, 31 AGOSTO 2004 - La scenografia della 61.esima edizione della Mostra del Cinema di Venezia, che travolgerÃ  il Lido dall'1 all'11 settembre, ha qualcosa di hollywoodiano. Sessanta aurei leoni alati (il


The Lord Chief Justice says some murderers serve too long, risking jails becoming "full of geriatric lifers".


Shuttle Loss Proved 'Cathartic,' Departing NASA Leader Says

The loss of the shuttle Columbia was not just a low point in NASA history, but was also a "cathartic moment" that led to reforming the space agency and pushed the nation


Amkor Technology Inc., a provider of semiconductor assembly and test services, said Wednesday that it started talks with a group of institutional lenders regarding a credit facility for a $300 million term loan.


Thousands of croakers have washed ashore at beaches along the Atlantic coast in recent days, the latest mass deaths of the popular sport fish.


Docs often convey critical medical information in jargon that most people don't understand. Let us know if you've encountered this situation. Should we employ medical translators? In Bodyhack.


LUXEMBOURG - British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw yesterday welcomed a disarmament deal with radical cleric Moqtada Sadr, calling it a model for how violence-scarred Iraq could be stabilised before January elections.


The Museum of Modern Art has commissioned five architects to erect their own prefab dwellings in a vacant lot on West 53rd Street, adjacent to the museum.


American Football: Pittsburgh snaps New England Patriots' winning ...

PITTSBURGH, United States : The Patriots finally found out what it is like to lose again as the baseball Boston Red Sox seemed to have used up all of New England's positive karma with a World Series sweep.


My favourite and most emblematic question  defining your


Gunmen in police uniforms abduct dozens of people from a commercial area of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.


School Program Can Help Identify Asthma Early

NEW YORK  - A screening process in a  preschool education program can help identify children who  probably have asthma, according to researchers.


GULFPORT, Mississippi  - One year after Hurricane   Katrina battered the U.S. Gulf Coast and his political   standing, President George W. Bush acknowledged on Monday that   a complete recovery was still a long way off.


Better information by officials could have saved lives in a shooting spree on campus at Virginia Tech that left 33 people dead, a high-profile independent panel investigating the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history says.


Gli effetti della legge a tutela del diritto d'autore cominciano a farsi sentire. E' in corso una massiccia operazione contro chi diffonde sulle piattaforme di condivisione di internet canzoni protette da


Berezovsky urges Litvinenko suspect to come to Britain

Russian businessman Boris Berezovsky urged the man British authorities want to charge over the death of former spy Alexander Litvinenko to talk to police here, a report said Thursday.


Boston Red Sox owner John Henry's bet on baseball has paid off big with the team's first World Series championship since 1918, but his calls in the financial markets haven't played out as well.


NEW YORK, Oct 11  - World oil prices scaled record peaks Monday, rising on concern over disruptions to supply from strike-hit producers Nigeria and Norway.


Hazards: Needing the First Aid They Give to Others

Paramedics, it turns out, face a high risk of being injured on the job.


New think tank details US withdrawal from Iraq

A new think tank run by former U.S. defense officials has published a detailed plan that would have the United States withdraw from Iraq in phases, beginning next month and ending in 2012.


Krispy Kreme files to delay quarterly report

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. KKD.N   said on Tuesday that it would once again miss a deadline to   file a report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission   as it grapples with a restatement of past results.


Apple Patches iPhone, iPod, QuickTime Security Flaws

Apple's first security updates of the year plug holes in its QuickTime player, iPhone, and iPod.


Fannie makes effort to repair its credibility

The decision yesterday by Fannie Mae's board to get rid of its chief executive and chief financial officer illustrates the company's determination to try and restore its credibility


Luogotenente boss ucciso in casa nel rione Forcella


EU's Almunia says sovereign funds an opportunity

EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said on Monday that foreign state-backed investment funds are a great opportunity although they have to increase transparency on their investments.


LONDON, November 4  - European Central Bank (ECB) has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2% for the 17th consecutive month.


IN MY church yesterday morning, we prayed for the murdered hostage Kenneth Bigley after we had prayed for a faithful parishioner who died in his bed.


House passes bill to make voters show ID

The House voted Wednesday to require Americans to show proof of citizenship in order to vote, and the Senate moved to build a 700-mile fence along the Mexican border as Republicans sharpened attacks on illegal immigration before the midterm elections.


Paerson on course for more gold, Kildow takes silver in super-G

ARE, Sweden  - Sweden's Anja Paerson said she felt invincible after a powerful downhill run put her in pole position for super-combined gold at the Alpine skiing world championships on Friday.


UNH has Ball (3 TDs) in victory over Maine

David Ball had nine catches for 172 yards and three touchdowns yesterday as fifth-ranked New Hampshire built a 40-14 halftime lead and held on for a 50-36 win over Maine in Orono.


Insurgents Fire on Poland Embassy in Iraq

More than a dozen insurgents attacked the Polish Embassy in Baghdad with automatic weapons Sunday, and embassy guards returned fire in an exchange that lasted for a half hour, a Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman said. No one was reported killed or wounded.


The head of UNICEF says some 10,000 people, or a third of those who died in Sri Lanka, were children.


At Least Nine Killed in Attack on U.S. Mission in Saudi

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia  - Militants stormed the  heavily fortified U.S. consulate in Jeddah in a brazen raid on  Monday and at least nine people died in gunbattles before  security forces regained control.


Less Drinking Hurts Coors, Molson Results

North American brewers Adolph Coors  Cos. RKY.N and Molson Inc. MOLa.TO, which have agreed to  merge, reported lower-than-expected quarterly profits on  Thursday on weak sales in their home markets.


So maybe Mark Antony loved Cleopatra for her mind. That is the conclusion being drawn by academics at Britain's University of Newcastle from a Roman denarius coin which depicts the celebrated queen of Egypt as a sharp-nosed, thin-lipped woman with a protruding chin.


The Black Watch battalion has begun moving from Basra to take over an area near Baghdad in a move that could set the stage for a US attack on rebel-held Falluja.


NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Dec. 14 -- International negotiators continued to meet around the clock here today, making some headway in their effort to forge a road map for achieving a new global climate pact by the end of 2009, including agreement on a deal to protect the world's tropical forests.


First, the University of Maryland men's basketball team brought louder and apparently more fans to the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic than Memphis did, nullifying whatever local appeal former


If you asked people strolling down Fifth Avenue to name a genius, most would probably cite Albert Einstein. "Ask them to name another one, it would be (Isaac) Newton," said Mordechai Feingold, curator of a new exhibit about the 17th-century English mathematician and physicist who transcended science to become a lasting icon in society.


17 civilians killed in Afghan suicide blast: police

Seventeen civilians were killed and about 30 others wounded when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a NATO convoy in southern Afghanistan, police told AFP on Tuesday.


Conrad Black, who once presided over one of the world's largest media empires, goes to court on Wednesday to determine if he and his associates stole millions of dollars as his conglomerate crumbled.


The Taiwanese PC maker has been growing fast. With Gateway, it gets a bigger foothold on U.S. soil.


DeveloperTutorials.com: Create a Facebook Application With PHP

The DeveloperTutorials website has a new tutorial posted that walks the reader through a step-by-step process to create a PHP Facebook application of their very own.   Everyone is talking about Facebook and their new Application Platform and I have to admit I think it's pretty cool too. So I decided to create an application that uses the Facebook Platform. I'm writing the application in PHP and I thought it might be useful for others to know how to write their own Facebook applications with PHP.   They show you where you'll need to go to set up an ID with Facebook to develop with, the developer application you'll need to add, where to grab the Facebook developer API and, finally, creating a simple application.   Their example is just of the "Hello World" sort, but it gives you a good foundation to start from. They also include pointers to the Facebook Markup Language and a reference for the Facebook REST-based API interface.


Clinton Says Arafat Missed the Chance for Peace

Former US President Bill Clinton on Thursday offered condolences to Palestinians after the death of Yasser Arafat but said their leader had missed the opportunity to create lasting Middle East peace in 2000.


AOL Shuns Microsoft's Anti-Spam Technology

"Sender ID"  technique to stymie junk e-mailers is failing to drawing underwhelming support.


Programs: a Checklist for Tuning Up Your PC

You change the oil in your car every 5,000 miles or so. You clean your house every week or two. Your PC needs regular maintenance as well -- especially if you're using Windows and you spend a lot of time on the Internet.


South Florida coach Robert McCullum hesitated a moment, then tried to describe a dominating performance by McHugh Mattis.


A federal jury awarded $5.5 million to the father of a man who died while wearing a drug patch made by two Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries.


Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar has said that his movement will not halt suicide attacks against Israel, and denied reports that Hamas was willing to join the Palestinian Authority.


Marine Lance Cpl. Shane Kielion was killed in action in Iraq not knowing that his first child had been born just hours before.


Kerry Vows to Reverse Job Losses to Overseas

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry promised laid-off workers on Friday that the United States under his leadership would stop helping companies that send jobs overseas and instead give breaks to those that keep them in America.


Actress Andie MacDowell Divorced, Magazine Says

Actress Andie MacDowell and her  husband, former high school classmate Rhett Hartzog, have  divorced after nearly three years of marriage, People Magazine  reported on Wednesday.


The Tories would axe the office of the deputy prime minister and replace it with a local government ministry.


Three killed as Myanmar troops battle protests

Seething crowds of Buddhist monks and civilians filled the streets of Myanmar's main city on Wednesday, defying warning shots, tear gas and baton charges meant to quell the biggest anti-junta protests in 20 years.


EU adopts flexible stance on bank crises

European Union finance ministers and central bankers decided at the weekend against establishing fixed rules in advance on how to bail out banks or other financial institutions that have cross-border operations in the EU.


Baseball Gives Selig Contract Through 2009

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig received a contract extension through 2009 Thursday as owners praised his 12-year reign, but dissension surfaced among teams in the decision to launch a World Cup tournament.


Superheroes: protect your hidden HQ by... er... USB

Evil Geniuses beware This has to be one of the daftest USB gadgets we've come across: the Secret Base Emergency Button. Plug it in, press the top to open the shutter and reveal the red emergency key, hit that and... your PC shuts down. Yes, but it's the way it shuts down that matters.â¦


Heath Ledger Is Found Dead; Signs Point to Suicide

The actor Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in an apartment owned by the actress Mary-Kate Olsen, according to the New York City police.


Three men caught in a corruption scheme that brought down North Carolina's agriculture commissioner were sentenced Tuesday to house arrest and probation.


Rasmus Lerdorf himself has posted some info about a little assistance he's offering to help developers get their foot in the door at Yahoo!.   Want to work on some of the busiest and coolest web apps in the world? Do you like Flickr, and want to work downtown San Francisco? Or perhaps you are into music, movies or TV and want to work out of Santa Monica? Jumpcut? Or have you seen answers.yahoo. com? Address Book, Personals, Search, Premium Services, Hot Jobs? Want to do interesting things combining PHP and Flash?   All you need to do is send a resume his way and what kind of job interests you have (check out their career site for options) and he'll get you in touch with the right people.


Medic on trial for refusing Iraq mission

A U.S. Army medic and  self-described conscientious objector goes before a  court-martial in Germany on Tuesday for refusing to return to  Iraq with his unit.


Off-form Bryant still leads Lakers past toiling Nets

Lamar Odom poured in 21 points and Kobe Bryant chipped in with 19 to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 99-93 win over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday.


MONTEREY, California  - World championship leader Casey Stoner claimed pole position on his final qualifying lap for the U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca Raceway on Saturday.


B'desh completes emergency polio vaccination drive

Bangladesh has completed an emergency  vaccination drive to immunize two million children against  polio in a southeastern region close to Myanmar, officials said  on Sunday.


Britain Reportedly Arrests Radical Cleric

LONDON Aug. 26, 2004 - Police arrested a man on suspicion of terror links, and news reports identified him as as radical cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, already held here on a US extradition request alleging terror ties.


U.S. Welcomes Speech by Taiwan President

The State Department is welcoming what it describes as "the positive and constructive points" in a speech on China policy by Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian.


Nokia to integrate satnav into N-series devices

Built in GPS in N-series phones Nokia last week kicked off its plan to build GPS-based satellite navigation technology onto its N-series "multimedia computer" handsets with the acquisition of German route-planning software developer Gate5.â¦


Journal Tells FDA Lilly Knew of Prozac Risk

The British Medical Journal said on  Friday it has sent documents to U.S. health regulators that  appear to suggest a link between the antidepressant Prozac and  suicidal behavior.


1. Pregnant fan sneaks into security area to be closer to Shah Rukh Khan as he performs, while fireworks go off. 2. Grenade thrown towards stage but lands in security area, killing pregnant fan.


U.S. bill proposes e-health records incentives

(InfoWorld) - Doctors would get $3 for every patient signed up to use an electronic health record under terms of a bill introduced Thursday by U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy, a Rhode Island Democrat. The Personalized Health Information Act would require that the U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services create a personal health record incentive program to help speed U.S. adoption of e-health records. E-health records can cut health-care costs by consolidating patient information and eliminating medical errors, such as prescription interactions, proponents say. U.S. President George Bush has called on the U.S. government and private health-care providers to work together to provide e-health records to all residents by 2014. Using e-health records would allow patients to avoid filling out forms found in nearly every doctor's office, Kennedy said. The records would allow health-care providers to send messages to patients, such as reminders that a child is due for a vaccine. Some e-health records allow patients to send e-mail to their doctors, schedule appointments online, or view test results. But e-health records have been slow to catch on, partly because doctors haven't embraced them. Kennedy's bill would give U.S. doctors $3 for each patient converted to an e-health record over three years. A spokeswoman for Kennedy didn't immediately have an estimate of how much the program would cost. E-health records "are a critical piece of the puzzle as we move forward in an effort to improve the quality and cost efficiency of the health-care system in this country," Kennedy said. The bill would empower patients to be better informed and would also improve communication between them and their health-care providers, he said. Several companies and organizations, including Microsoft, e-health record vendor Allscripts, and the American Heart Association, endorsed the bill. Patients' ability to access personal health records "is a critical starting point to improved health care," Peter Neupert, Microsoft's corporate vice president for health strategy, said in a statement.


PHNOM PENH - King Norodom Sihanouk, a quixotic ruler who freed Cambodia from its colonial shackles but failed to keep it out of the Vietnam War or the clutches of the brutal Khmer Rouge, abdicated last night, his son said.


The dollar slipped against the yen on  Wednesday on a round of selling by Japanese exporters, but it  found support from intervention worries and caution ahead of  U.S. non-farm payrolls data due later in the week.


American retailers have revealed further evidence that US shoppers are cutting back


John Travolta can't see the hand before his face, but he can feel the heat. He thinks he hears someone to his right, though it could just be a voice bouncing off a wall.


Capriati and an injured Davenport ousted in semfinals

The third set was a tug of war before 17,253 tennis witnesses at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Two heavyweight boxers. Two warriors. Using tennis rackets instead of fists.


Ragazzo di origini slave agiva nella zona di Rho


Austrian tries to dig tunnel to Slovenia

An Austrian artist has dug into a project so ambitious not even his great-great-great grandchildren -- or their great-great-great grandchildren -- will see it completed: tunneling from Graz to a city in ...


'Blade' doesn't scare up much interest with its predictable plot

As a comedy, "Blade: Trinity" is a fair success, with a couple of way over-the-top performances, some nicely delivered wisecracks and a deadpan Wesley Snipes finding hilarity in pretentious pauses.


The first African Union peacekeepers arrive in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, from Uganda, officials confirm.


Yesterday morning YUKOS filed an application in a bankruptcy court in Houston, Texas for restructuring according to American laws.


At least 66 killed in India-Pakistan train blasts

DEEWANA, India  - Two bombs exploded aboard a train bound from India to Pakistan, sparking a fire that killed at least 66 passengers on Monday in what the Indian government called an "act of terrorism".


Qualities to look for when sizing up insurers' shares.


The fact nagged quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and his Seattle Seahawks teammates, and became a topic of conversation in team meetings.


Critics are struggling to pick a  winner ahead of Sunday's award ceremony at the Cannes Film  Festival, but several are tipping a hard-hitting Romanian  picture to walk away with the coveted Palme d'Or.


Ocse: nel 2003 pressione fiscale sale in Italia

In Italia aumenta la pressione fiscale. Dopo il decremento registrato nel 2001, aumenta nuovamente il prelievo fiscale: la percentuale del Pil italiano legata alle entrate fiscali Ã¨ infatti cresciuta dal


Report: Jackson not 'manhandled' in custody

The judge in the molestation case against pop star Michael Jackson on Thursday ordered the release of a report by the state's attorney general concluding that the singer was not treated roughly when he surrendered on the


Up to 9 inches of rain soaked parts of Virginia, forcing the evacuation Saturday about 100 people in a six-block section of this capital city and causing scattered flooding in the southeastern part of the state.


The implications of the Russian-Chechen crisis

ELEANOR HALL: And now joining us to discuss the implications of the crisis for Russia and Chechnya, is an expert on the politics of Russia and Central Asia, Dr Kirill Nourzhanov.


Three young children are thrown from the windows of a burning house in Dundee after a fire breaks out.


Vladimir Putin, bitterly opposed to a U.S. missile shield in Europe, presented President Bush with a surprise counterproposal Thursday built around a Soviet-era radar system in Azerbaijan rather than new defenses in Poland and the Czech Republic. Bush said it was an interesting suggestion and promised to consider it.


Barrichello captures pole for Italian GP

Rubens Barrichello gave Ferrari fans the pole position they were expecting from Michael Schumacher on Saturday, claiming the No. 1 starting spot for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.


U.S. Department of Justice, Japan Fair Trade Commission looking into anticompetitive behavior in the flat-panel display market.


FRIDAY, Jan. 14 (HealthDayNews) -- Requiring enrollees to get permission before filling prescriptions for proton pump inhibitor (PPI) anti-ulcer drugs enabled the Georgia Medicaid program to cut its prescription drug costs by $20.6 million in a year, says a study in latest issue of the American Journal of Managed Care.


Esponenziale crescita dell'utilizzo di Internet in Europa, un fenomeno che avrebbe portato la rete a rappresenta il 20% del consumo totale di media, piÃ¹ di giornali e riviste. Questo Ã¨ quanto emerge dal


Cat Stevens deportation linked to spelling error

An incident this week in which former pop star Cat Stevens was deported from the United States to London as a "no-fly" terrorist risk was caused by a spelling error.


Sun Explores Negative Margins to Win Business

Sun Microsystems is exploring a margin-negative model for hardware in order to win more business and solution providers should be preparing for that scenario, said Jonathan Schwartz, Sun president and COO.


Flood waters receded in parts of Indonesia's capital on Tuesday, but huge areas remained submerged heightening the risk of disease amid questions over why more had not been done to prevent the disaster.


Relief workers in Indonesia tackle bottlenecks to aid

Rugged terrain, downed bridges, and the sheer volume of aid are slowing supply distribution.


Woody Allen says new film reflects tragedy of life

How far would you go to get rich quick or clear a mountain of debt?


Porto's South African striker Benni McCarthy has spoken out against his own fans who racially taunted two Chelsea players during Tuesday's Champions League clash.


ATHENS 2004: Iverson & Co. show more fight

The Americans play defense vs. Greece, but outside shooting still suspect going into Aussie game. Allen Iverson, nursing a broken thumb, lead the US with 17 points in a 77-71 victory over Greece yesterday.


Citing Higher Costs, U.S. Plans Record Rise in Medicare Premium

The announcement of the 17 percent hike came a day after President Bush heralded his efforts to help the elderly with medical costs.


Giuliani on Taxes and Social Security      (U.S. News & World Report)

U.S. News & World Report - One issue the next president will have to deal with is whether to extend the 2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts that reduced tax rates on income and investments and expanded the child tax credit. U.S. News caught up with Republican presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani last Saturday after he had just finished speaking at a "tax summit" campaign event in Manchester, N.H. There, Giuliani offered his case for making the Bush cuts permanent, killing the estate tax (or "death tax," as he puts it), indexing the alternative minimum tax to inflation, and lowering corporate  ...


Utility Consolidated Edison said on Wednesday some 136,700 customers were without electricity in New York's Upper East Side and in the Bronx after an apparent problem with transmission lines.


Turkish Kurdish women wait at the entrance of the Parliament in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday. A woman holds a photo of an unmarried mother, 22, allegedly killed by her two brothers in Istanbul last year for having a child out of wedlock.


The leader of the CBI has launched his strongest attack on the unions to date, claiming they are becoming "irrelevant".


Retail sales report bolsters Wall Street

NEW YORK Stocks moved mostly higher Friday as a stronger-than-expected retail sales report showed that record oil prices had not scared consumers away from spending.