â¬2.28m ransom demand hits hostage talks

Negotiations on the fate of three UN workers, including an Irish woman, kidnapped in Afghanistan have snagged over ransom demands, officials said today.


THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic opened his defense at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Tuesday, starting the long-delayed second half of his trial on charges of genocide and other war crimes in the Balkans.    Milosevic began by complaining to the judges that he was allotted only four hours to make his opening statement, while prosecutors were given three days to outline their case when the trial began in February 2002...


Wind. Romiti: un consorzio e' pronto a lanciare un'Opa

Un consorzio internazionale Ã¨ pronto a lanciare un'Opa su Wind entro la fine della prossima settimana. Ad annunciarlo Ã¨ Cesare Romiti in occasione della missione in Cina del Presidente della Repubblica, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi,.


Trentamila metri quadrati per la 91/ma edizione


Have you hesitated to upgrade to a wall-mounted flat-screen TV because you can't bear to hack a hole in your perfectly painted walls? You are not alone, and the design team at Crate and Barrel has come up with a TV stand that eliminates drilling.


The US says it wants to have another meeting with Iran over Tehran's alleged support for sectarian militias in Iraq.


Pro-Choice Senator Must Back Bush -Senate Leader

A Republican senator who has questioned whether an abortion opponent could win approval to the U.S. Supreme Court must agree to back President Bush's nominees if he is to head the committee acting on those nominations, the Senate's Republican leader said.


Some pharma industry players decide to integrate crowdsourcing into R&D to help reduce the high costs of developing new medicines. Assignment Zero interviews Dr. Alpheus Bingham of Innocentive for insights into how it works.


Sarebbe confermato suicidio, in programma funerali a Foligno


Pfizer, Merck Argue Over Painkiller Risks

GAITHERSBURG, Md.  - Rival drug giants Pfizer Inc.  PFE.N and Merck & Co. Inc. MRK.N argued conflicting views  of the dangers of their pain relievers on Wednesday to U.S.  science advisers weighing the risks of medicines similar to  recalled arthritis drug Vioxx.


The year 2004 was the fourth hottest ever recorded and the past decade was the warmest since measurements began in 1861, the World Meteorological Organisation said Wednesday.


Modena, 19:34 - CALCIO, MODENA: ALLA RIPRESA BALDO TORNA IN GRUPPO

Ripresa degli allenamenti per il Modena, con il tecnico Zoratto che ha fatto svolgere test atletici ...


Per maison gioielli utile netto a 20,5 milioni (+5,2%)


L'Ad Mayrhuber, il 2008 sara' ancora migliore


Web Retailers Facing Pre-Holiday Changes

It's a great time to be an Internet shopper, but the same search technology that is transforming the Web into a bargain-hunter's paradise is putting the squeeze


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British Officials Urge Therapy Before Drugs

Caution on using antidepressants as first treatment for mild depression is latest evidence of experts reexamining the enthusiasm for medications.


Executive calls Las Vegas an important step in British Midland Airways growth

Though the scene was decidedly un-English, the new boss of one of the United Kingdom's largest airlines seemed at home Friday as he spoke before a cloudless November sky and palm-tree-lined swimming pools at ...


Violence Reported Across Iraq; Najaf Remains Calm

At least six people were killed in attacks across Iraq Saturday, while the holy city of Najaf remained calm. Shi'ite militiamen left its Imam Ali shrine earlier this week as part of a deal to end three weeks of fighting with US and Iraqi troops.


Dow Jones shareholder sees $60 bid attractive

News Corp.'s $60 a share bid for Dow Jones & Co. Inc. is attractive and should be considered, its largest outside shareholder said on Wednesday.


Star-studded screening of Om Shanti Om held

Even though its premiere is scheduled to take place in London, Shah Rukh Khan organised a special   screening of his keenly-anticipated film Om Shanti Om for the crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me of the film   industry on Tuesday [6th November] night at Yash Raj Studios.


The nation's largest bank will be setting up shop in Texas by acquiring Bryan-based First American Bank. The parent operation of Citibank said Tuesday that it will acquire First American, which has $3.


Temperatures during the summer and autumn set several records for Britain, according to new data.


OECD head visits industrial complex in North Korea

The head of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) inspected an industrial complex in North Korea.


Orangutans Displaced, Killed by Indonesian Forest Fires

The fires have killed about a thousand orangutans, and experts say if the pace of destruction continues, the animals may be extinct within a decade.


Survey: Cities Flocking to Wireless Technologies

Two-thirds of survey respondents say public safety is the main reason for spending tax dollars on wireless broadband networks.


BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.âThe Americans thought Bernhard Langer disrespected them Saturday when he said his men would take two of three points against Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Davis Love.


After several weeks of saying that Henson wasn't ready for extensive playing time, Coach Bill Parcells went to the former pro baseball player late in Sunday's loss at Baltimore after 41-year-old starter Vinny Testaverde hurt his shoulder.


Schools in Harford County, Maryland, are using a robo-dialing service that automatically calls students' homes and plays a prerecorded message if a snowstorm closes schools. By the Associated Press.


Il presidente della Roma Sensi: "Il problema non Ã¨ finanziario, ma caratteriale. MartedÃ¬ ha fatto una gara da schiaffi, non so se voglio dargli 5 milioni di euro". ROMA, 21 ottobre 2004 - "Antonio Cassano? Non lo so se lo tengo.


Cheney takes refuge in bomb shelter after Afghan blast

Vice President Dick Cheney was whisked into a bomb shelter immediately after a Taliban suicide bomber struck the main American military base he was visiting in Afghanistan on Tuesday.


Wait a minute, didn't Jay-Z say he was retiring TWO albums ago?


ST. LOUIS -- David Givens and Corey Dillon are growing used to the number 100.


Crawford and Ortiz Lead MLB Stars to Another Win

TOKYO (Sports Network) - Carl Crawford led off the game  with a homer and David Ortiz hit a monstrous shot to lead a  team of Major League Baseball All-Stars to a 5-3 win over a  squad of Japan stars in Game 2 of their series at the Tokyo  Dome.


President Vladimir Putin agreed Friday to a parliamentary investigation of the bloody school hostage siege in southern Russia, less than a week after he reportedly dismissed the idea by saying it might turn into "a political show."


In flessione sia le moto (-5,4%) sia gli scooter (-4,2%)


World oil prices held firm on Friday after pipeline sabotage in northern Iraq kept up supply fears that have revived a powerful price rally.


Microsoft's quarter booms.  When will open source make a dent?

It seems that the proprietary world is doing just fine in the face of open source.  But for how long?


Finger sidelines Spurs' Parker 4-6 weeks

Spurs guard Tony Parker will miss four to six weeks but won't have surgery on the right index finger he broke playing for France in preparation for the world championship.


TV Decoder Blog: Amanda Congdon and ABC Part Ways

Congdon debuted on ABCNews.com in December 2006. When Amanda Congdon received a contract to host a weekly show on ABCNews.com, the 25-year-old was heralded as âthe first video blogger to make the jump to a major networkâ and described herself as âbridging the gap between old and new media.â That bridge is closed, at least temporarily: Ms. [...].


The co-founder of Blogger, one of the original Weblogging services and now owned by Google Inc., is leaving the company by the end of the week.


Blair unveils plans to keep nuclear arsenal, cut warheads

Prime Minister Tony Blair unveiled plans to modernise Britain's nuclear deterrent, cutting the number of warheads but warning that disarming would be dangerous as new terrorist threats emerge.


Bush arrives in Israel to press peace effort

George W. Bush began his first visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories as U.S. president on Wednesday, saying he saw a new opportunity for peace he aims to nurture in the face of deep skepticism.


Johannesburg, 16:35 - CALCIO, FIFA: MONDIALI 2010 IN SUD AFRICA, BASTA CHIACCHIERE

I Mondiali del 2010 si svolgeranno in Africa. Lo ha confermato Markus Siegler, responsabile della Co...


A BOSNIAN Serb war crimes suspect accused of genocide in the 1995 massacre of up to 8000 Muslim men and boys surrendered today to Serbian authorities, the Government said.


Last year at this time, Framingham was talking about missed opportunities and the frustrations of a 1-point loss to Bay State League rival Walpole.


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Fischi e applausi all'opera Garnier di Parigi


Eight sellers ordered to pay nearly $90,000 after admitting to bidding up products online to inflate prices.


Smell test may predict Alzheimerâs disease

WASHINGTON - A simple scratch and sniff test may help doctors identify patients with Alzheimerâs disease, researchers said Monday.


Facing UN resistance, US drops call for oil embargo

The United States yesterday softened its threat of sanctions against Sudan's oil industry in a new UN draft resolution demanding a halt to the violence in Darfur.


Patriots' Owner Stepped Back to Get Ahead

Once viewed as a meddler because of his fallout with Coach Bill Parcells, Robert K. Kraft has taken on a more supportive role.


UPDATE 1-TXU raises dividend, profit forecast; shares jump

Texas power company TXU Corp. (TXU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Monday raised its dividend by 350 percent, boosted its earnings forecast and increased its share buyback program


Poor regulation is allowing "cowboy" plastic surgery practices to thrive in the UK, experts warn.


Powers must close "gaps" for Iran sanctions deal

World powers said they would have to overcome key differences on Tuesday to agree on a new sanctions resolution against Iran that aims to ratchet up pressure on Tehran to curb sensitive nuclear work.


Explorer Overshadowed by Lewis and Clark

Two centuries ago, before Lewis and Clark went in search of a passage to the Pacific Ocean, David Thompson paddled the Columbia River, worked to establish a trading alliance with Mandan Indians and made maps of North America that ultimately became the guide for explorers who followed him.


Skype is now offering an unlimited calling plan that will allow users to make calls to both regions for a period of 12 months for under $30 USD, in an effort to get more of its 136 million plus global users to sign up for premium services.


Panel Votes to Cancel General Dynamics' 2nd Navy Ship Order

The Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday voted to cancel the second of two advanced Navy combat ships to be built by General Dynamics, as lawmakers expressed concerns about cost overruns and delays.


Microsoft regala XP a chi denuncia copie irregolari

Microsoft premia le "soffiate" e regala una copia di Windows Xp a chi denuncia il possesso di sistemi operativi non orginali. Microsoft premia le "soffiate" e regala una copia di Windows Xp a chi denuncia il possesso di sistemi operativi non orginali.


Outraged Greeks Say Alexander Was Not Bisexual

A group of Greek lawyers are threatening  to sue Warner Bros. film studios and Oliver Stone, director of  the widely anticipated film "Alexander," for suggesting  Alexander the Great was bisexual.


TALLADEGA - With Jeff Gordon coasting to victory, behind a pace car and ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr., fans frustrated with a finish under caution littered Talladega Superspeedway with debris after the race in April.


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Discesa al Kennedy Space e' avvenuto alle 6:21 locali


Restaurants often donât embrace new technology, but interest is now growing in computer systems and Web services.


Oracle Corp. has extended its $7.7 billion hostile takeover bid for Pleasanton's PeopleSoft Inc. until Sept. 10. Redwood City-based Oracle's previous offer would have expired at 9 pm Friday.


By Anonymous  Risk-free areas are anathema to good design, say open-space watchdogs, who have railed against "bland, bleak and barrierridden spaces". CABE director Sarah Gaventa said many public spaces were created with a "worst-case scenario" in mind, not normal behaviour.


Captain in Ferry Crash Enters Plea as Part of Cooperation Deal

he captain of the ferryboat Andrew J. Barberi said yesterday that he was not guilty, and, though those were his only words, his appearance in a Brooklyn courtroom reopened questions about his role in the crash of the Staten Island ...


US working on satellite defenses in the shadow of a Chinese test

The US military has been quietly working on an array of defenses against attacks on its satellites, including tiny new satellites that could one day be armed for wars in space, analysts say.


Ivory Coast appointment provokes rebels, France

Ivory Coast says 63 people have been killed in a week of clashes with French troops as it hands over military powers to a former head of its northern command, whose appointment is considered a provocation by both the rebels and France.


The Marlins have a league-low $15 million payroll thanks to a roster full of rookies, but that hasn't prevented them from competing for the wild card.


. (antiTainment) George Carlin gave himself a trip to rehab for Christmas this year. The legendary comedian said on Monday that he was voluntarily checking himself into a drug and alcohol treatment program.


Well, ambles really The Linux users among you who've been putting aside all the lovely cash you've saved by not shelling out for the Satanic Software of Redmondâ¢ might like to consider blowing it on the ultimate open source boy racer accessory: the one and only L1NUX number plate.â¦


In competition for a key Democratic voting bloc, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is enlisting the help of her husband, former President Clinton, at a weekend civil rights commemoration headlined by a formidable black rival, Sen. Barack Obama.


Yahoo shares fall on company's uncertain outlook

Shares of Yahoo Inc  fell nearly 9 percent on Wednesday after the Internet company predicted a tough 2008 amid a weakening U.S. economy.


"Application and subscriber-aware technology solutions like P-Cube's provide the ability to differentiate and control new content-based data services.


HSBC gives way on student overdrafts after Facebook campaign

Banking giant HSBC has reversed a decision to scrap interest-free overdrafts for university graduates after a campaign launched on the Internet social networking site Facebook, it said Friday.


New findings on how people make sounds could lead to better speech recognition and synthesis.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on the leaders of the European Union's 27 nations to resolve deep divisions over the future of the expanding bloc as they gathered Thursday for a summit to discuss an EU constitution.


Emergency services are at the scene after a light aircraft crash in south east Wales.


U.S. NATO envoy calls for more troops in Afghanistan

NATO allies must fulfill their  commitment to the future stability of Afghanistan by  dispatching more troops to fight insurgents, Washington's  ambassador to the alliance said on Wednesday.


Philippines likely to keep 2004 budget deficit below ceiling

The Philippines is likely to keep well within the 2004 budget and consolidated public sector deficittargets due to improved revenue flows and increased electricity tariffs, officials said Friday.


John McCain picked up former President George H.W. Bush's support on Monday, a critical blessing by a pillar of the Republican establishment whose members aren't completely sold on the party's next standard-bearer.


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Carter's Nets Debut Is Impressive and Painful

With the Nets enjoying a rare fourth-quarter lead and center Nenad Krstic at the free-throw line, Jason Kidd and Vince Carter stood side by side at center court and shared a laugh.


Blockbuster Super Bowl ad to promote online service

Blockbuster Inc. will reanimate a  pair of furry mascots this weekend in a new Super Bowl  television commercial designed to boost subscriptions to its  online DVD rental program.


Two Sinai Bomb Suspects Killed in Gunbattle

Two men suspected of involvement in  bombing three Egyptian Red Sea resorts last year were killed on  Saturday after five days of gunbattles with police in Egypt's  Sinai Peninsula, the Interior Ministry said.


July new home sales and durables orders rise

Sales of new single-family U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in July and new orders for durable goods posted strong gains that underlined the economy's strength just before a credit crisis socked financial markets.


Angels agree to terms with Gary Matthews

Gary Matthews Jr. reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday on a $50 million, five-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels following a career year with the Texas Rangers.


Clinton campaigns for Kerry weeks after heart surgery

Former US president Bill Clinton campaigned for Democratic Senator John Kerry on Monday, seven weeks after undergoing heart surgery, saying Kerry would make America "the Comeback Country.


A Year of Good Intentions for Monarchsâ Recruits

In a sport in which tradition and recent success are among the most important springboards for recruiting, Old Dominion is trying to establish its program without benefit of either.


Severe thunderstorms spawning tornadoes, large hail and flooding in parts of the United States' midsection killed at least two people, officials said Saturday.  Separately, snow falling by the foot in Colorado prompted ski resorts to consider opening early.


Big FedExCup picture looks rosy for commissioner Finchem

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem says the inaugural FedExCup playoff series will be able to celebrate an auspicious start if the last two events match the success of the first two.


'The blood is running': Mafia wars erupt again

It's the mildest of mild winters down here in the south of Italy and, last weekend at BÃ¡coli, a pretty suburb by the seaside west of Naples, the customers of Pizzeria "Da Enrico" were making the most of it.


Can you identify the girl in this picture? Have a close look and try to figure it out.


Mk II... er... Tank Chair trundles into CES

For when Rambo retires... CES The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week has seen a wealth of innovative ideas on show, and one such creative concept is Tank Chair. Strictly speaking, this isn't new, but the Mk II that was on show features many improvements over the original.â¦


Iran's Revolutionary Guards leader says Hezbollah will soon destroy Israel, in a letter to Hassan Nasrallah.


Japan's top automaker,  Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) , will open its first plant in  Russia on Friday, aiming to produce 50,000 Camry sedans  annually, the company said in a statement.


A military spokesman says seven people were killed in Monday morning's crash of a Black Hawk helicopter in Texas. A spokesman at Fort Hood had said earlier that seven soldiers from the base were on board.


Brief Nuclear Halt May Lead to Talks With Iran

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signaled yesterday that a temporary suspension of Iran's nuclear programs might be enough to pave the way for the first direct negotiations involving the United States and Iran in more than a quarter-century.


Profit at Lowe's Cos. fell 11.5 percent in the fourth quarter but beat analysts' expectations, and investors Friday rewarded the home improvement retailer.


Ecuador Seen Losing Glaciers to Global Warming

Global warming is melting Ecuador's cherished mountain glaciers and could cause several of them to disappear over the next two decades, Ecuadorean and French scientists said on Wednesday.


New 'Apprentice' Show Pits Book Vs. Street Smarts

Real estate mogul turned TV star  Donald Trump is turning his next prime-time boardroom from a  battle of the sexes into a contest between "book smarts" and  "street smarts."


Buyout Firm Said to Be in Deal to Unite No. 2 and No. 3 Chains in Premium Ice Cream

An investment firm is buying Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMooâs International in a bid to overtake Cold Stone Creamery, according to people involved with the deal.


Rumsfeld Visits Iraq, Says Iraqi Forces Improving

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld flew into Iraq on Friday to inspect U.S.-trained Iraqi security forces and said they must accept responsibility for defeating the country's insurgents.


Concerned by growing uneasiness among fans and marketers about athletes gone wild, the N.F.L. is embarking on an advertising effort highlighting the positive aspects of the on- and off-field lives of its players.


Nicotine Patch Helps Teens Cut Back on Cigarettes

NEW YORK  - Nicotine replacement therapy can help teens quit or at least cut back on smoking, research suggests.


Laws giving new authority to two US banking regulators to tackle unfair and deceptive lending are approved.


Jay-Z of all trades presides over "Kingdom"

Anyone eager to hire a globally  known rapper might want to check out the Web site supporting  Jay-Z's Hewlett-Packard commercial. The interactive desktop  provides a glimpse of Jay's intriguing resume.


IAEA chief calls on Iran to voluntarily suspend uranium enrichment ...

Chief of the UN nuclear activities watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei urged on Monday Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment activities and pursue transparent nuclear policies


Ofsted praises a scheme that puts teacher trainees into  tough secondary schools for a year.


Close election weighs heavily on stock markets

The close race for the presidency is depressing the stock market, which is flat to down for the year despite a recovering economy, solid profits and major new tax breaks for investors.


'Iceman' discoverer joins his find in Alpine grave

For 13 years, mountaineer Helmut Simon had basked in the glory of his unique encounter with history. In 1991, the 67-year-old German discovered Otzi the Iceman, the perfectly preserved body of a Neolithic


West Indies captain Brian Lara and other players could miss the one-day series in Australia in a contracts row. The West Indies Cricket Board said its selectors were meeting again to pick another squad for the January series.


Mattel unveils 10th anniversary Elmo doll

Mattel Inc. MAT.N on Tuesday   unveiled the 10th anniversary edition of its Tickle Me Elmo   doll, a new red plush "T.M.X. Elmo" that can make itself fall   over laughing when tickled.


The family of British hostage Kenneth Bigley has confirmed that he has been beheaded by his captors, three weeks after he was kidnapped.


Seventeen Iraqis were killed and 13 injured Sunday when they were attacked while en route to work at a US base in Tikrit. "Two vehicles opened fire on civilian buses that had


Google's breakneck changes stoke privacy fears

Most people missed the announcement about how Google Inc. wants to burrow inside your brain and capture your most intimate thoughts. That's because it never happened.


Sulla scia di un forte aumento dei consumi globali


Montreal, 15:05 - F1, KUBICA; LA FIA ASSOLVE TRULLI: NON E' COLPA SUA

Dopo aver analizzato filmati e dati sul terribile schianto di Robert Kubica al Gp del Canada di dome...


Doctors should be more aware that falling in love can be an illness for some patients, say health experts.


Justice to Probe FBI Role in Lawyer's Arrest

The Justice Department has launched two internal investigations into the arrest of Oregon lawyer Brandon Mayfield, who was detained by the FBI earlier this year because of a faulty fingerprint analysis that wrongly linked him to the deadly terrorist bombings in Madrid, according to a report released on Monday.


US FDA to Review Post-Market Safety Checks

The US Food and Drug Administration (news - web sites) on Friday asked an outside group to review the way the agency monitors safety risks of medicines after they hit the market, such as Merck & Co.


Aetna to End Payment for a Drug in Colonoscopies

Aetna is the latest insurer to clamp down on the use of a powerful anesthetic during an increasingly common form of colon cancer screening.


African twig brushes offer all-day dental care

Brush your teeth every day, dentists say. In Africa, that can mean keeping your toothbrush in your mouth all day long.


Hollywood seeks inspiration from Bollywood

It is a well-documented fact that every second Bollywood director has very often resorted to seeking inspiration from Hollywood flicks and has come out with Hindi remakes.


Gap says probed child labor allegation at India facility

GAP Inc said on Sunday it launched an investigation after it was told earlier this week about an allegation of child labor at a factory in India that was working on one product for GapKids.


Killing of Filmmaker Yields Indictments in Netherlands

Description: Dutch authorities have indicted seven people in murder of a provocative filmmaker. Theo Van Gogh made films critical of Islamic violence against women and insulted Christians, Jews and others.


The College of Charleston's starting frontcourt of Bernard Jackson, Stanley Jackson, and freshman Josh Jackson combined for 42 points as the Cougars ran past Harvard, 85-62, last night in the opening round of the Saturn Shootout at Charleston, S.C.


In the   most-watched bout of the new fall season, Grey's Anatomy knocked   down CBS heavyweight CSI. Per Nielsen Media Research estimates,   the ABC doctor drama won the 9-10 p.m. time slot with 25.1 million   viewers; CSI trailed with 22 million.


Star Gas Suspends Payout to Unit Holders

Star Gas Partners LP said Monday that a "substantial decline" in earnings at its heating oil division would force it to cease distributions on its common partnership units and could result in the company seeking bankruptcy protection.


A German singer who plays Snow White has lost her job at Dresden's Christmas fair after posing for nude photos in a bathtub, Bild newspaper said on Monday.


Planned weekend talks could promise a major break in the entertainment industryâs labor troubles.


Madrid, 14:12 - CALCIO, STAMPA SPAGNOLA: JUVE SU MILITO

Secondo il quotidiano spagnolo "As", la Juventus si sarebbe rifatta sotto con il Saragozza per il di...


Ants, plants mutually benefit each other

Call it the rule of unintended consequences Â drop your guard because one threat goes away and an unexpected menace jumps up and smacks you. And new research shows it even applies to African acacia trees.


UN reforms critical to safety of world peoples, Annan says

The coming year is critical for the United Nations to make the necessary reforms to deal effectively with global threats, from HIV/AIDS, nuclear proliferation and genocide


Bill Belichick may not be any more of a football âgeniusâ than Bill Walsh, Tom Landry or Don Shula. But he is the genius for this moment, for this time.


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All aboard for the Harry Potter rollercoaster

J.K Rowling, who became the world's first billion dollar author on the back of Harry Potter's success, has given the go-ahead for the creation of a Florida theme park dedicated to the schoolboy wizard.


The Israeli army poured into the West Bank city of Jenin on Monday, sparking firefights with Palestinians. Witnesses said as many as 70 armoured vehicles took part in the raid on the town and the nearby refugee camp.


A two-week campaign of staggered strike action throughout Royal Mail is set to begin later.


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Swedish FM murder case reopened as Supreme Court allows appeal

Sweden's Supreme Court reopened the murder case of foreign minister Anna Lindh, agreeing to review a controversial appeals court decision ordering her killer into psychiatric care.


Israel's top court allows a challenge to the controversial deal struck by ex-President Katsav to avoid rape charges.


Dukeâs Comeback Season Ends Short of the Title

Duke overcame a six-goal halftime deficit but could not convert two shots to tie the score in the final seven seconds of the N.C.A.A. menâs lacrosse title game against Johns Hopkins.


Romania Takes Its Stake In the Dracula Legend

Dracula is now quite in vogue in the country that had ferociously resisted association with the Hollywood bloodsucker.


Ex-France and Man Utd goalkeeper Fabien Barthez could be set to return to the game with Nantes.


Iraq intelligence faulty, Blair admits to his party

BRIGHTON, England -- With the war in Iraq dividing his government and eroding trust in his leadership, Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday conceded at the Labor Party conference that intelligence used to justify sending troops proved wrong, but he refused to apologize for toppling Saddam Hussein.


Two researchers who opened up the field of heart-valve replacement and a scientist who discovered a type of cell that plays a key role in the immune system have won prestigious medical prizes.


World leaders gather to face uncertainty

World leaders are arriving in the Swiss resort of Davos for this year's World Economic Forum, with Iraq and transatlantic relations top of the agenda.


Sesto San Giovanni, 12:11 - CALCIO, PRO SESTO: ESONERATO MURARO

La Pro Sesto, formazione che milita in serie C1, girone A, comunica di aver risolto consensualmente ...


President Bush held an emergency meeting of his top foreign policy aides yesterday to discuss the deepening crisis in Pakistan, as administration officials and others explored whether Thursday's assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto marks the beginning of a new Islamic extremist...


A few big offensive plays, a suffocating defense and tough special teams play were enough to hold off Notre Dame and keep coach


Robert De Niro rifiuta l'Ambrogino d'oro e diserta l'incontro nella capitale con il presidente della Provincia. Certo, i divi sono spesso inaffidabili, ma a volte prima di assegnare onorificenze bisognerebbe pensarci due volte.


John McCain has an automatic advantage Tuesday when Michigan votes.


The South African National Blood Service appealed for blood on Monday ahead of the holiday season but at the same time another meeting was taking place with the department of health to clarify issues surrounding its racial profiling policies.


Bush's $2.5 trillion plan would cut 150 programs. Other costs grow.


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Dan Haren gave up two early runs and then pitched like an All-Star, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Saturday night for their second win in three games.


Wall Street was set to open slightly lower on Wednesday as investors eye the damage to corporate earnings from stubbornly high oil prices with scorecards from key companies rolling in.


Lakers coach Jackson fined for slating officials

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson  was fined $25,000 by the National Basketball Association on  Wednesday for criticising officials.


Gunman kills 3 girls at Pennsylvania Amish school

NICKEL MINES, Penn.  - A gunman killed three schoolgirls execution style and then shot himself dead on Monday after bursting into a one-room Amish schoolhouse in rural Pennsylvania, police said.


New Zealand's Sir Edmund Hillary, who along with Nepal's Tenzing Norgay Sherpa became the first to conquer Mount Everest, died in hospital on Friday.


130,000 in Moscow protest terrorism after deadly siege

Tens of thousands of people rallied Tuesday outside the Kremlin in a show of solidarity against terrorism. The demonstration came nearly a week after more than 350 people, many


Mancano fondi per la tournee prevista per luglio


Breastfeeding Not the Key to Quick Fat Loss

NEW YORK  - For new mothers trying to lose  those extra pounds, breastfeeding may not be the surefire  answer that many women consider it to be, according to two  Cincinnati researchers.


US-Led Forces Thrust Towards Central Falluja, Air Strikes ...

. US-led forces met heavy resistance in Falluja as they battled toward the heart of Iraq's most resistant city on Tuesday, officers said.


Click-less phishing scam steals passwords

A phishing scam has been detected that doesn't require users to click on a link in order to jeopardise their personal data. Simply opening the email may be enough, according to Messagelabs.


Kenya says it will seek funding for its own undersea internet cable after the delay of an African joint venture.


Update: EBay lowers fees and tightens seller standards

InfoWorld - EBay unveiled changes to its online marketplace Tuesday that the company characterizes as sweeping and historic and that are aimed at boosting sales by making the shopping experience simpler and safer.


Windows Attacks Skyrocket, Bot Networks Breed Like Minks

Attacks on Windows machines in the first six months of 2004 jumped nearly four-and-a-half times over the same period last year, a security firm said Monday, leading to an explosion in the number of hacker-run bots.


BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide car bomber bearing down on police in a Baghdad neighborhood killed eight people Friday, capping a bloody day across Iraq that left at least 52 dead.


Overseas Funds Resist Calls for a Code of Conduct

The funds argue that a code is unnecessary because their investments are already strictly commercial in nature.


Vincent Lecavalier has two goals and an assist, and Brad Richards scores a tiebreaking power-play goal in the third period as Tampa Bay tops Phoenix, 5-3, on Tuesday night.


Former Sen. Thomas Eagleton had the last word at his own funeral Saturday, urging his friends and family in a farewell letter to "go forth in love and peace — be kind to dogs — and vote Democratic."


Four-time defending champion Roger Federer and top-ranked Justine Henin were seeded No. 1 for Wimbledon on Wednesday.


âItâs Awesome, Baby!â Vitale Has His Voice Back

Dick Vitaleâs health concerns are fading and he is preparing to call Wednesday nightâs Duke-North Carolina game in Chapel Hill, his first broadcast in two months.


The value of UK online sales more than doubles, as a growing number of people choose to shop via the internet, data shows.


Falluja sees more intense fighting as US forces step up their assault to defeat insurgents in the city.


By Rick Bird  It's believed a dozen or so CBS affiliates will not air the remarkable documentary "9/11" at 8 p.m. Sunday, worried about the expletives uttered in some of the footage.


I have fulfilled my mission: world's oldest mother

The 67-year-old Romanian woman who underwent a fertility treatment to become the world's oldest mother strongly defended her actions, saying she has fulfilled her mission.


New Bush Cabinet Seen as Move for More Harmony and Control

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 - President Bush has instructed his new national security team to end the running battles between the State and Defense departments and the Central Intelligence Agency, and to extend his


Bouygues reports surge in profits on construction success

French conglomerate Bouygues has said that its net profit in the third quarter of the year rose by 42 percent, driven by the strong growth of its construction and roadworks businesses.


Barcellona, 15:15 - CALCIO, BARCELLONA: ETO'O POLEMICO CON RIJKAARD E RONALDINHO

Non si placa la polemica nel Barcellona tra Rijkaard e Samuel Eto'o. Il tecnico olandese aveva criti...


There is only one Ganges east of the Suez Canal, but the UK's over one-million-strong Hindu community has many to choose from as yet another British river is designated holy and home to the last rites.


Air strikes mount ahead of expected Fallujah assault

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Six British and US soldiers have been killed in attacks in Iraq over the past 24 hours, while warplanes continued to pound rebel-held Fallujah and Prime Minister Iyad Allawi tried Friday to rally European support for his battered country.


Myanmar to Release a Further 5,000 Prisoners

Myanmar's military junta is to release a  further 5,070 prisoners, state media announced on Saturday,  bringing the total number of prisoners released in recent weeks  to more than 14,000.


Telefonica rejects Â£1.38bn bid for Big Brother producer

LONDON - Spanish communications giant Telefonica has rejected Time Warner's Â£1.38bn offer for 'Big Brother' production company Endemol, according to reports.


Eric Gagne zipped a called third strike past Deivi Cruz, then screamed for joy while the fans at SBC Park let out a groan. Gagne knew his two innings of work had resulted in more than just another save.


Wayne Shorter: 'Happening,' and Meandering, a Burst at a Time

The jazz great talks about composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, and about "Footprints," a new two-disc retrospective of Mr. Shorter's music.


Internet Extends Reach Of Bangladeshi Villagers

CHARKHAI, Bangladesh -- The village doctor's diagnosis was dire: Marium needed immediate surgery to replace two heart valves.


Today's beetles evolved during the Jurassic Period and have persisted ever since, say scientists.


Never Mind the Map: Sometimes New York City Is More of an Idea

The Queens Museum of Artâs show seems less about New York than about the trendy interests of the international curator set.


Around 41 percent of taxpayer households contacted the Internal Revenue Service at least once over the past two years seeking help, says a survey commissioned by the IRS Oversight Board.


Gordon Brown will set the economic battleground for the next general election in his pre-Budget report.


Singulus to support Blu-ray Disc mass production

DECEMBER 03, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - TOKYO -- Blu-ray Disc will take an important step forward next year when Singulus Technologies AG begins selling machines for mass producing read-only versions of the discs, the company said this week.


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


Church Bombings Mar Start of Ramadan in Iraq

Blasts rocked five Christian churches in four Baghdad neighborhoods early Saturday -- as a string of violent incidents marred the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.


Prices paid to U.S. producers for  goods except food and energy fell in July for the first time in  nine months, according to a government report on Tuesday that  markets saw as a sign of slowing inflation.


Column: Ryder Cup Promised Much But Delivered Little

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan  - Bigger than the  Olympics boasted one paper. Excitement is a gimme promised  another.


Dr Rowan Williams remains under pressure to resign despite efforts to clarify his Sharia law comments.


On the Pill? Extra Weight Ups Pregnancy Risk

Dec. 29, 2004 -- For overweight women, birth control pills don't offer as reliable protection against pregnancy as one might think, new research shows.


Wayne of Terror Will Threaten Wales - Lampard

Frank Lampard is backing Englandâs three-pronged attack to put the frighteners on Wales in Saturdayâs World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford.


Bush and Kerry brawl over Iraq, terrorism

John Kerry charged that George W. Bush's "failures" had left America more exposed to terrorism, while the president blasted his challenger for failing to see the "true dangers" in a post-September 11 world.


Fiamme Gialle, scoperti nel 2004 piÃ¹ di 7.500 evasori

Nei primi undici mesi del 2004 la Guardia di finanza ha scoperto piÃ¹ di 7.500 evasori fiscali. Di questi, 6.869 sono evasori totali, cioÃ¨ completamente sconosciuti al fisco, e 715 evasori paratotali. Nel 2003 erano stati rispettivamente 5.943 e 1.130.


Apple Plans EU Expansion of iTunes Next Month

Apple Computer is planning the next wave of expansion for its popular iTunes online music store with a multi-country European launch in


Russia has denounced as "blasphemous" a request by the European Union's Dutch presidency for an explanation for the bloody end to a mass hostage seizure at a school by Chechen gunmen.


The contract of Patriots coach Bill Belichick remains one of the more closely guarded secrets in the NFL, but ESPN.com reported yesterday that Belichick recently signed an extension through at least the 2013 season.


Gates to discuss Afghan master plan with allies

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived here Thursday for talks with allies on a three- to five-year master plan for a NATO-led force in Afghanistan, a senior US defense official said.


ISN SECURITY WATCH (10/12/04) - NATO agreed yesterday to expand its training mission for Iraqi security forces, but divisions inside the military bloc over the controversial war remain deep, as the US accuses some European allies of undermining the


Americans forces strike Fallujah, battle insurgents in Baghdad

American forces bombed a suspected hide-out used by the militant group of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Fallujah on Tuesday, and the military said its frequent strikes have taken


O.J. Simpson was expected to be freed from a Las Vegas jail on Wednesday after a judge granted the former American football star $125,000 bail on charges he took part in an armed robbery of his own sports memorabilia.


Song-swap service hits back in piracy case

The company behind the internet song-swapping service Kazaa today claimed it was merely the musical equivalent of a video recorder as it began its defence in a landmark court case in Australia.


A Gorla Maggiore (Varese), dopo una discussione


Largo ai giovani: debutta Esposito. Dubbio Toni-Gilardino

A Celje la nazionale cerca i tre punti per archiviare la pratica qualificazione. Dopo lo sputo agli Europei, torna il Pupone. Dopo due vittorie nelle prime due partite, l'Italia di Lippi cerca in Slovenia il passaporto mondiale.


Tech, drug companies battle over U.S. patent reform

Lawmakers returning from their summer break are expected to consider patent law changes that have pitted two of America's most invention-dependent industries against each other.


Dee Snider's Listeners Have Edgier Rockers

He's not gonna take it. Dee Snider, Twisted Sister frontman and five-nights-a-week deejay on Philadelphia radio station WMMR-FM, was less than impressed when he heard what listeners of a British radio station decided were the Top 10 rock songs of all time.


DETROIT - From wardrobe malfunctions to erectile dysfunction, it's been a tough year all around for the guardians of English - language purists from blue, red and battleground states who long to say "You're fired!" to offensive words and phrases.


Hungary to Withdraw Troops from Iraq by End of March

Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany said the Hungarian contingent will stay until elections are held in Iraq. He said it was not possible, however, for the troops to remain in the war-torn country past the March pull-out date.


Late goals from Darren Bent and Pablo Counago send Ipswich top of the Championship.


A man suspected of killing two people and wounding a third, then holding the mother of his children hostage overnight in the woods, was captured early Saturday, Kentucky State Police said.


Canada raises possibility of scrapping sub program

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Graham raised the possibility Monday that the controversial submarine program could be abandoned in the wake of a submarine tragedy, according to a Canadian Press report.


Bathroom Dispute Halts Chess Championship

Vladimir Kramnik of Russia refused to play after being locked out of his private bathroom.


Iraq's government on Tuesday welcomed long-awaited testimony to Congress by the U.S. commander in Iraq and said it would have less need for foreign forces to carry out combat operations in the "near future".


Engineers test an airbag system that could be used to cushion a European rover's landing on Mars.


Europe's EADS eyes first US chopper as tanker deal tempter

EADS delivered its first helicopter to the US military under a supply contract that the European aviation giant hopes to parlay into a colossal deal for refuelling tankers.


Indian economy on track despite global turmoil: analysts

India's economy may lose a bit of steam in coming months but will remain on track for strong growth despite global market turmoil and mounting fears of a US recession, analysts say.


Blackbirds and robins are the UK birds most likely to make an early appearance in the garden, a report suggests.


A teenager who had been sending a text message admits killing a milkman in a hit-and-run crash.


A San Siro (ore 21), in un clima arroventato, l'ottavo di finale piÃ¹ attesoIl Milan a Bergamo (20,30) rigioca la gara sospesa dopo le violenze dei tifosi                                          Inter-Juve di Coppa Italia e recupero ma a tenere banco sono gli arbitri                                                                                In programma anche Samp-Roma (18,30) e Udinese-Catania (15)


Bologna, 20:05 - BASKET, FORTITUDO: TORRES IN DUBBIO PER GARA DI SCAFATI

Il giocatore venezuelano della Fortitudo Upim, Oscar Torres, ha lavorato a parte per un risentimento...


The National Nuclear Security Administration proposed a $1.1 million civil penalty against the former manager of a nuclear weapons lab for safety violations that included a researcher spreading radiological contamination to two other states and workers inhaling radioactive substances.


The Environment Agency says people should know more about the environmental risks of low-energy light bulbs.


A judge agreed Thursday to release a man serving a 20-year sentence for a 1992 rape that DNA tests showed he didn't commit.


U.S. Army deserter ran to avoid committing atrocities in Iraq

TORONTO (CP) - An American war dodger said Tuesday he fled the U.S. military because he believed the invasion of Iraq was illegal and any act of violence he committed there would be an atrocity.


Notorious killer sentenced to death in Florida

A Florida judge on Friday sentenced a man to death for kidnapping, raping and murdering a 9-year-old girl who was snatched from her bed and buried alive in a plastic garbage bag.


Arctic nations agree to fight glacial melting

WASHINGTON -- Eight nations with Arctic territory agreed yesterday to fight glacial melting and other effects of climate change in the region, though they declined to endorse any new steps to counter global warming out of deference to the Bush administration.


Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 52 points, making all nine of his shots in the third quarter last night in the host Los Angeles Lakers' 132-102 victory over the Utah Jazz.


Flooding Eases in Some Parts of B.C., But Northwest Prepares for Second Wave

By DIRK MEISSNER  VICTORIA (CP) - Prince George flood evacuee Keith Larabie and his two cats were back home Monday after spending three nights in a downtown hotel as the dirty, brown Fraser River peaked just centimetres from his trailer home's prized back porch.


Two prominent politicians who will have a significant say in whether the Expos move to the nation's capital plan to meet Monday to try to save the suddenly wobbly deal.


A posthumous star honoring "Bewitched" star Elizabeth Montgomery was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a rainy Friday ceremony.


Roma, 19:44 - CALCIO, CRAGNOTTI; DI BERLUSCONI MI FIDEREI, DI MORATTI NO

L'ex presidente della Lazio Sergio Cragnotti, opsite alla trasmissione Controcorrente su Sky Tg24, d...


Iraq Likely To Be Focus of First Bush-Kerry Debate

President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry face off in their first debate later today at the University of Miami in the southern state of Florida.


JOHANNESBURG -- Hendrik Verwoerd Drive is headed for the dustbin. The busy road, named after a key architect of the apartheid laws that oppressed South Africa's black majority for decades, is likely to get a name more in step with the times: Nkululeko Drive, the Zulu word for "freedom."


CME urges CBOT members to vote in favor of merger

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc.  on Friday urged shareholders and members of the Chicago Board of Trade to vote in favor of CME's offer to take over CBOT, the No. 2 U.S. futures exchange.


The national Democratic Party has spent millions on raising money, consultants and building state parties, entering the weeks before Election Day with only about one-fifth as much as the Republicans for races that could decide control of Congress.


Analysis: It may have caved in allowing all its fans to watch the Patriots play for an undefeated season, but the league network's battle with cable companies is far from over


Awards Season, and the Swag Goes to ... Few

The Hollywood writersâ strike is threatening a beloved Tinseltown institution: the swag bag of free luxury items.


The Cubs third baseman homered, doubled and homered in his first three at-bats against Reds starting pitcher Josh Hancock at Great American Ball Park.


EchoStar Reports Higher Profit on Customer Growth

The EchoStar Communications Corporation said fourth-quarter profit rose 15 percent as a result of an increase in subscribers.


Rookie Reggie Bush finishes with 141total yards to help lead the rebuilt New Orleans Saints to a season-opening 19-14 win over the Cleveland Browns.


Tokyo, Oct. 24 (NNN): Two days after a tremor in the area left 24 people dead, a powerful aftershock measuring 5.6 in magnitude has shaken Japan's northern Niigata region.


Outfielder Kenny Lofton and the Texas Rangers are closing in on a contract agreement.


President Bush spoke by telephone Tuesday with Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi to reaffirm the importance of holding the Jan. 30 elections in that country, the White House said.


UN demands cease-fire in Ivory Coast, backs France

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Saturday demanded an immediate end to fighting in Ivory Coast and backed Franceâs counter-attack, after nine French soldiers were killed in a government bombing raid.


JV Unveils Plans for 650-Acre Tourist Resort in Ireland

LONDON-Hyatt International, PGA and the Irish company XCES Projects is planning a euro 200-million ($262.5-million) tourist resort on a 650-acre site near Kinsale, County Cork.


Fruits and Veggies diet can reduce heart diseases but not cancer:

[Health India]: Washington, Nov 3 : According to a new study conducted by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, although fruit and vegetable consumption can decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease but it does not reduce the chances of cancer.


Tratta l'acquisto della divisione gestione patrimoni


Study Finds Possible Targets for H.I.V. Drugs

Researchers at Harvard Medical School have identified 273 proteins that the AIDS virus needs to survive in human cells, which could lead to new strategies for combating the disease.


The Swiss banking regulator is to investigate how UBS ran up billions of dollars of losses in the credit crisis.


China plans to enact an anti-secession law, the government said Friday, in a move apparently aimed at promoting Beijing's campaign to pressure Taiwan into uniting with the mainland.


On Evansville Courier & Press: Lifestyle


ATHENS, Greece -- It began with Allen Iverson -- The Answer, the captain, the leader of Team USA -- forgetting about the fractured bone in his right thumb and courageously hitting the floor against Greece in full regalia.


Wall Street stocks rallied on Tuesday, led by a surge in the technology sector, as investors returned from the Labor Day long weekend confident that the Federal Reserve would cut rates this month.


Free Software Foundation to Microsoft: You are not above the law

Blog: Microsoft wants to pick and choose which open-source licenses it will respect.  Nope, says the Free Software Foundation.


Troubled British soul singer Amy Winehouse was arrested on Tuesday as part of an investigation into perverting the course of justice, London police and her publicist said.


Salvation Army using cardboard bell-ringers to stoke donations

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - There's a reason that smiling Salvation Army bell-ringer looks a little stiff this Christmas season, and it's not the cold weather.


US Defence Secretary to discuss Afghan strategy with NATO allies

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived here Thursday for talks with allies on a three- to five-year master plan for a NATO-led force in Afghanistan, a senior US defense official said.


Unbowed Chretien admits 'mistakes' but defends sponsorship program

OTTAWA (CP) - It made for superb political theatre, but Jean Chretien's extraordinary appearance at the Gomery commission did little to shed new light on just how the scandal-plagued sponsorship program went so awfully wrong.


Myskina salvages Fed Cup tie for Russia vs. France

MOSCOW -- French Open champion Anastasia Myskina pulled Russia into a 1-1 tie with defending champion France at the Fed Cup final Saturday after US Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova lost the first singles match.


Group Enlists Honey Pots to Track IM, P2P Threats

IMlogic Inc. on Tuesday announced plans to use honey pots to track malicious virus activity on instant messaging and peer-to-peer networks.


A PRIVATE jet that was en route to Houston to pick up former US president George Bush has clipped a light pole and crashed, killing all three people on board.


Web platform providers get developer rankings

Blog: EBay takes the top spot as web services provider although Microsoft continues to have developer loyalty.


Saudi Arabia increases its aid pledge for tsunami victims, after criticisms that Gulf states are not contributing enough.


New single-family U.S. home sales fell 4.7 percent in December to the lowest rate in nearly 13 years while the median sales price dropped sharply according to a government report on Monday that delivered more grim news for the housing sector.


The world's leading drug companies have promised to publish more data about clinical trials into new medicines to reassure the public about their safety.


Merkel helps German mums shed "raven mother" tag

A falling birth rate and an aging population have prompted Germany's female leaders to shake up the nation's old-fashioned family policies.


With His Coaching Track Record,  Foster Could Be a Hokie for Hire

Hokies' defensive coordinator Bud Foster, who coached the nation's top-ranked defense for a second year in a row, is waiting patiently for a head coaching job.


Former US army sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins, who deserted to North Korea (news - web sites) four decades ago, said he decided to turn himself in to the US military and risk jail for the sake of his North Korean-born daughters, whom he feared might be


Annuncio ufficiale della Fifa, era l'unico Paese candidato


Khatami to leave for CIS countries today

President Mohammad Khatami is scheduled to visit the Republics of Armenia, Belarus and Tajikistan from September 8-14, the Presidential Office announced on Tuesday.


Kenya's opposition leader denies government charges that his supporters planned a campaign of ethnic cleansing.


McMann to wrestle for gold in women's 63kg

Athens, Greece (Sports Network) - American Sara McMann will compete for gold in the 63kg (138-pound) division, this after winning her semifinal match Monday morning in the first-ever women's Olympic wrestling tournament.


Thailand declines to back shark proposal at CITES meeting

Thailand has refused to support a proposal at the ongoing CITES meeting to strict the trade in greatwhite sharks due to concern over the possible adverse effect on its shark


White House unveils climate change strategy

The White House unveiled a long-term strategy on climate change on Thursday, with plans to gather the countries that emit the most greenhouse gases and to cut tariff barriers to sharing environmental technology.


Chile's Pinochet has surgery after heart attack

SANTIAGO, Chile  - Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is undergoing a "revision" of earlier heart surgery, but is not having a new operation, as had been reported, a spokesman for Pinochet said on Sunday.


Patrik Elias had the deciding goal in the shootout as the New Jersey Devils extended their Atlantic Division lead to eight points with a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.


Microsoft Loses EU Antitrust Appeal, Faces $613 Million Fine

The software giant withholds comment on the EU Court of First Instance's ruling that Redmond abused its monopolistic powers to muscle into the European server market.


Women going through the menopause have a higher risk of developing respiratory diseases, researchers say.


The new attraction in Washington, DC, can help bring part of the Smithsonian to Kansas, director of Wichita museum says. BY ALAN BJERGA.


Q&a: Russell Train, Green Legislation Pioneer

By Williams, Florence "If policy is too fragmented, it doesn't have to be. -By Florence Williams  Russell E. Train was Undersecretary of the Interior when President Nixon appointed him to chair the brand new White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) in 1970.


Israeli FM praises French fight against anti-Semitism

Israeli Foreign Minister Sylvan Shalom said here Wednesday that he was confident French authorities are making every effort to fight against anti-Semitism.


Authorities have accused Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O'Neal of assaulting his adult son at the actor's home over the weekend.


Everything the Angels did, the Red Sox did better, from pitching to hitting, to fielding and base running, to clutch knocks and bench strategy.


Avon Products Inc. (AVP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted higher quarterly earnings as business in Latin America and Europe helped offset weakness in the United States for the direct seller of cosmetics.


A drainage company is fined Â£16,000 after a pensioner was paralysed when he fell down an uncovered manhole.


L'istituto di statistica evidenzia il ruolo degli immigratiRitorno l'emigrazione dal Sud al Nord, culle di nuovo "piene"                                          Istat, in Italia piÃ¹ residenti e bambini Decisiva la presenza degli stranieri


Bosnians are voting in local elections - the first held by the Bosnian authorities since the end of the war in 1995.


Israel's air force fired missiles into northern Gaza on Tuesday, killing a 14-year-old boy and wounding four others, Palestinian officials said. The strike occurred near the town of Beit Hanoun, but it was not clear what the air force was targeting, the officials said. The army said it was checking the report.


In Newly Usual Way, McCain Says Heâll Run

The senator took the platform of a late-night talk show and said he would formally announce his campaign for the presidency in early April.


Madrid, 22:46 - CALCIO, REAL; CALDERON: ENTRO 15 GIORNI DECISIONE SU CAPELLO

"Il futuro di Capello si conoscerà soltanto fra 15-20 giorni". Lo ha detto il presidente del ...


Serious Fraud Office prepares possible investigation into GMTV scandal and asks Ofcom for more information.


NABLUS, West Bank -- A weeklong military raid ended yesterday in Nablus, the largest city in the West Bank, the military said, after soldiers scoured the crowded Old City for militants and kept tens of thousands of residents confined to their homes by a curfew.


The A's Are Soaking In Their AL West Crown

Nick Swisher bounced from players, to coaches, to front-office personnel, making sure every member of the Athletics' organization was soaked in champagne.


Dawnette Knight, the woman accused of threatening and stalking Catherine Zeta-Jones, will stand trial. Just days after Knight was deemed mentally competent to stand trial and after extensive preliminary hearings


Brian McBride and 20-year-old Eddie Johnson strike for goals on Saturday night to secure the U.S. national team a hard-fought, 2-0 win over host El Salvador.


Down 16 points halfway through the third quarter, Acton-Boxboro found itself struggling in the same areas coach Rick Kilpatrick had harped upon earlier in the season: playing smart basketball and limiting mistakes.


Lottery to lose up to $12m on sweepstakes

Today's drawing for the Massachusetts State Lottery's Star Spangled Sweepstakes is likely to be bittersweet, except for the game's winners.


Group Calls on Settlers to Resist Sharon's Plan to Evacuate Them

Israel's main grouping of settlers called Monday for civil disobedience to resist the government's plans to dismantle all Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip and four small ones in the West Bank.


Redskins Audition Ramsey As Offense Chief

The fans' constant chants for Patrick Ramsey were a source of locker room humor among the Washington Redskins over the last few weeks, including one running gag involving Ramsey's wife.


Crude oil futures jumped toward $44 a barrel yesterday as traders appeared to remain concerned about tight supplies of heating oil ahead of the government's next petroleum supply report and as colder weather approached the Northeast.


FBI cracks down on Napster-like P2P network

WASHINGTON - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized computers, software and equipment as part of a probe into the illegal sharing of copyrighted movies, music and games over an Internet 'peer-to-peer' (P2P) network, Attorney-General John


Best-Picture Race Lands Outside Mainstream

By the numbers, the Academy Awards are roughly 50 percent less relevant than they have been the last five years. While all five candidates for the top Oscar have managed respectable ticket sales, they collectively have been seen by fewer moviegoers than any batch of best-picture nominees in 20 years.


Redskins, Tight End Yoder Agree to Contract Terms

The Washington Redskins agreed to contract terms with free agent tight end Todd Yoder, according to his agent, Tim Irwin, making him a leading candidate to serve as Chris Cooley's primary backup.


Holiday Shoppers Return Eminem to No. 1 on Charts

Eminem was the top-seller among last-minute holiday shoppers as "Encore" returned to No. 1 on the U.S. album charts last week after a month-long absence.


Apple to NBC: 'You can't fire me! I quit!' The Americanized version of "The Office" will soon disappear from Apple iTunes. The Reg couldn't care less - we prefer the original, and we have no interest in watching even our favorite TV shows on an overpriced, DRM-shackled, handheld status symbol - but many uncultured Apple-loving web mavens are sure to be very upset.â¦


German police issue warrant over mafia deaths

German police said on  Friday they had issued an international warrant for the arrest  of an Italian suspected of involvement in the mafia-linked  killings of six people in Germany earlier this month.


Manila court finds U.S. Marine guilty of rape

A Philippine court found one of four U.S. Marines guilty of raping a Filipino woman inside a van at a former U.S. navy base last year, sentencing the 21-year-old sailor to life in prison for "bestial acts".


Google betting big on mobile market--and Apple

Google sees spike in mobile use from iPhones at Christmas and unveils new customizable interface to iPhone apps at MacWorld.


Cape Clear Software and Neon Systems Inc. on Wednesday announced they are working together to integrate their respective technologies and allow users to quickly integrate mainframe applications and data through the use of Web services.


EDITORIAL: The Tough Stuff: Shuttle Astronauts Surmount Numerous Hurdles While Boosting Manned Outpost's Celestial Profile.

By Houston Chronicle  Jun. 23--If overcoming adversity is a criterion for a successful venture into space, the 14-day mission of the shuttle Atlantis to the international space station ranks high on the list of most productive flights.


Networks get back to work as strike nears end

A day before Writers  Guild of America members vote on whether to end their  three-month strike, the broadcast networks on Monday began  firming up their production plans.


Jankovic enjoys easy victory in Dubai first round

Jelena Jankovic took just 61 minutes to sweep aside French teenager Aravane Rezai 6-1 6-2 far a place in the second round of the Dubai Open.


Staff at  General Motors are to hold protests across Europe at the company's plans to cut 12,000 jobs.


Nature Preserve: Quiet: Dispute Over Elk Damage Subsides

By Angel Riggs and Michael Overall, Tulsa World, Okla.  Feb. 13--OKLAHOMA CITY -- Aggravated farmers seem ready to put down their guns now that environmentalists have taken steps to protect crops from wild elk, officials said Monday.


North Korean crisis needs new âbig-bangâ approach

Talks on North Koreaâs nuclear aims before Novemberâs US presidential elections are increasingly unlikely and a new âbig bangâ approach to entice Pyongyang is needed, an influential security group said on Thursday.


Supervalu Inc  posted higher quarterly profit on Tuesday, helped by lower employee-related costs and other expenses, but said consumer spending would continue to be pressured by inflation.


David Cameron calls on Gordon Brown to move Alistair Darling from his job, saying he lacks "credibility".


Greece arrests man suspected of selling Dassault data

Greek police said on Friday they had  arrested a man suspected of selling corporate secrets from  France's Dassault Group, including data on weapons systems.


Politics-Sudan: Africa's Longest Civil War Set to Conclude By End ...

The Sudanese government and rebels from the south of the country pledged Friday to end their 21-year conflict by Dec. 31. This came during a two-day meeting of the United Nations Security Council in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.


Roma, 15:33 - CALCIO, ROMA: REAL OFFRE 18 MILIONI PER CHIVU, E' UFFICIALE

Un fax arrivato da Madrid ha ufficializzato l'offerta del Real alla Roma per avere Christian Chivu. ...


Many South Carolina Republicans got a bogus holiday greeting card this week, purported to be from White House hopeful Mitt Romney, that cites some controversial passages of the Book of Mormon.


Chirac Sparks Old-Age Taunt from Supermarket Chief

President Jacques Chirac was told by a French supermarket magnate on Friday that he may be too old at 71 to understand the hard-nosed retail business.


Observatory: Ground Squirrels Chew Snakeskins to Mask Their Scent

This eau de snake acts as camouflage, covering up the squirrelâs own scent so a meal-seeking rattlesnake will leave it alone.


Seattle Mariners Team Report - October 2

(Sports Network) - Ichiro Suzuki will try to add to his new single-season hits record, as he takes the field for the Seattle Mariners in the middle test of a season-ending three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers.


Amelie Mauresmo's hopes to win have failed when Serena Williams reached the final of the WTA Tour Championships with victory in the semi-finals.


Iraq's crucial oil and electricity sectors still need roughly $50 billion to meet demand, analysts and officials say, even after the United States has poured more than $6 billion into them over more than four years.


Germany Shaken by U.S. Plans to Withdraw Troops

The German government said on Tuesday U.S. plans to pull out 30,000 troops were a sign of Europe's divisions being healed, but communities hit by the decision warned they were headed for economic disaster.


Yahoo for the first time is letting mobile phone users query its search engine, giving them access to conventional Web results, local business listings and related information, as well as images such as pictures and maps, the company says.


Russia hints at separatist policy change

Russia suggested Friday that Kosovo's expected Western-backed declaration of independence from Serbia will affect its policy on two separatist regions in the former Soviet republic of Georgia. But it stopped short of saying it would recognize the breakaway provinces.


EU to delay Kosovo status until early spring: Rehn

A solution to Kosovo's final status  will be delayed until early spring, the European Union's  enlargement chief was quoted as saying on Thursday, a day after  Serbia set a crucial presidential election for January 20.


CommVault adds remote monitoring to Simpana

Service will stay when admins are at play CommVault today is adding a web-based subscription backup and troubleshooting service to its Simpana software suite.â¦


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Congress May Close Billion-Dollar Loan Loophole

he secretary of education called on senior members of Congress yesterday to close a loophole that has allowed student loan companies to collect more than a billion dollars in excess federal


(AGI) - Napoli, 23 ott. - Apre oggi al pubblico a Napoli, nelle sale del museo di Capodimonte, la grande rassegna "Caravaggio. L'ultimo tempo 1606-1610", con 20 opere per ricostruire il percorso artistico


Jakarta Bombing Bears JI, Al Qaeda Hallmarks

Indonesian police chief General Da'i Bachtiar was reporting to a parliamentary commission in Jakarta on Thursday on the threat posed by wanted Jemaah Islamiah bomber Azahari Husin. Even as he spoke, the room shook.


Two car bombs tore through a packed shopping area of a mainly Shi'ite district of Baghdad on Sunday, killing 60 people in the worst attack since U.S. and Iraqi troops launched a crackdown in the city five days ago.


Qatar, Singapore eye Nasdaq stake in LSE

State-linked investment funds in Qatar and Singapore are interested in buying almost one third of the London Stock Exchange from the US Nasdaq market, media reported on Monday.


HEALTH experts warned today that an outbreak of bird flu mixed with a human influenza virus could kill millions worldwide. The World Health Organisation said the outbreak had the potential to be worse than the Sars virus.


Hanno accettato risarcimenti, in vista soluzione


Ontario Conservatives set to choose new leader, map new course

TORONTO (CP) - Members of Ontario's once-mighty Progressive Conservative party will map out their future course Saturday, choosing between a new centrist direction and the right-wing policies that fuelled their 1995 resurrection.


Bombing claims 7 as Iraq launches a wary campaign

An Iraqi political campaign colored by hope but tempered by worry began yesterday with a bomb blast that killed at least seven people outside one of southern Iraq's holiest shrines.


A.C.L.U. Will Consider Disciplining 2 Officials

Wendy Kaminer and Michael Meyers, two board members, could be removed for criticizing the executive director and the executive committee.


Guido Gianni ha ricostruito l'accaduto e riferito ai Cc


In a bid to stop the bleeding in its European luxury brands, Ford Motor Co. announced a $450-million plan to close a Jaguar plant, eliminate hundreds of salaried and contractor positions and sell its Formula One team.


BBC man: Sadville is great for bubblewrap kids

Your taxes at work TV shrink Tanya Byron blamed over-protective parents for keeping "bubble wrap" kids away from real social interaction and tethered to technology such as the internet, we reported yesterday.â¦


Risk of summer heatwaves from greenhouse gases

SCORCHING summers, hotter than that of 2003, could become more common in Europe by the middle of this century. The risk has more than doubled because of human activity producing increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.


The Wachovia Corporation agreed to pay a $37 million civil fine Thursday to settle federal regulators' accusations that the company violated disclosure rules


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Eight years for senior US soldier in Abu Ghraib scandal

THE highest-ranking United States soldier charged in the Abu Ghraib jail scandal was sentenced to eight years in prison yesterday for abusing Iraqi inmates.


Psychotherapy for UI design Editor's blog Here are some thoughts on user-interface design and the simple psychology of rooking the user. Try this for an example: I have been staying at a hotel where there is Wi-Fi available in the form of a T-Mobile hotspot. Letâs not go to the length of criticising the hotel for not fronting this service itself, putting the cost on the bill, etc â or indeed, just burying the cost in the hotel charges so it appears free. What it does mean, however, is that one has to go through T-Mobileâs SignUpWithYourCreditCard process... tedious but survivable.â¦


Some 56 people were killed and another 100 were reported missing in a coal mine blast in central China, state media said Thursday.


Incendio a centrale nucleare, piccoli tsunami


Pene piu' alte sollecitate per boss Rotolo e Badagliacca


Suspect held at 'mini-Guantanamo' for three years released by ...

David Blunkett's emergency anti-terrorism laws came under fire last night after he ruled a suspect interned without trial for nearly three years no longer posed a national threat.


The dermatologist Bradford Katchen has been training in muay Thai, a form of kickboxing that gives him a rigorous workout.


Donna compi' gesto protesta davanti Campidoglio Roma


Fears over genetically-modified foods have failed to make much impact in the United States where consumers and the US media are less fired up about the issue than Europeans, activists say.


STOCKHOLM - Andre Agassi did just enough to beat Germany's Tommy Haas 7-6, 7-6 and reach his first Stockholm Open final on Saturday.


The Saturday Profile: Inviting Africaâs Anglicans to Gather Under a Bigger Tent

A global meeting of Anglican leaders in Tanzania will focus on the issue of homosexuality, which currently threatens to break the church apart.


Spezza gets 300th point in Sens' 5-2 win

Jason Spezza scored a power-play goal for his 300th NHL point and Dany Heatley had two assists to reach 50 points this season, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 5-2 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.


MICHAEL ROSENBERG: Drug cloud taints 'em all, despite thrills of ...

This part is still so right. This part -- the Olympic men's 100-meter sprint final -- remains one of the most exciting nights in sports.


Blacks Enlist Groups to Court New Voters

Motivated by unpleasant memories of the 2000 Florida recount, black leaders determined to boost voter turnout this fall are enlisting hip-hop artists and community organizations in campaigns to register millions of new voters.


China in civet cat crackdown to prevent SARS

Chinese health authorities have launched a crackdown on restaurants offering civet cats for consumption, state media said on Wednesday, to prevent an outbreak of SARS linked with the cats.


Apple sees profits surge 57% in the three months to December, but profit forecast disappoints.


Independent music labels in the United States and Britain, upset with YouTube over how content is used on the site, are threatening legal action. The labels are upset with terms the social networking service proposed for the use of copyright-protected work, Billboard said Tuesday.


Actors and directors gather for a gala at the Berlin Film Festival, where the prize for best picture is to be awarded.


Here's the skinny: Discovery Health Channel is weighing in with "The National Body Challenge," an eight-week reality series joined by a nationwide initiative to lose weight and get fit.


Sir Paul McCartney signs a deal to back the UK's Conservation Awards for the next five years.


Londra, 10:01 - RALLY, CADE ELICOTTERO: FORSE MORTO EX CAMPIONE MONDO MCRAE

Colin McRae, ex campione del mondo di rally, sarebbe morto precipitando in Scozia con il suo elicott...


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Media & professional: Three times as many people admitted overnight to biggest A&E department in London.


Iraq carnage kills 21 as UN official warns time not ripe for polls

BAGHDAD  - At least 21 people were killed in the latest in a renewed spree of attacks to hit Iraq , as a top UN official issued a stark warning that elections could not be held in the current climate of violence.


Mortgage closings gradually moving to the online world

Borrowers have used the Internet for years to shop for mortgages. Now a growing number are actually closing their loans online, too.


EU transport chief hails Alitalia accord

EU transport and energy commissioner Loyola de Palacio hailed the accord reached between Alitalia management and staff on a major restructuring plan aimed at keeping the struggling airline in the air.


Turns out Apple already has a patent for the iPhone. Whoops.


Swiss Re puts tsunami losses at Â£45 million

Swiss Re has estimated its losses to the Indian Ocean tsunamis at less than 100 million Swiss francs, reinforcing observations that victims of the disaster had little insurance coverage.


PalmOne today unveiled its latest addition to the Treo Smartphone range, the Treo 650 targeted at mobile professionals. Available as either a digital dual-band or quad-band world phone, the


General Musharraf plans to become civilian president

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf plans to quit as army chief to become a civilian leader, removing a main objection to his proposed re-election in October, a senior ruling party official said on Monday.


Two diamonds jointly worth together worth over Â£7.8 million have disappeared from an antique dealers' show in Paris. During the event at the famous Louvre museum, a glass case holding the jewels was forced open.


Cricket: Herath takes career-best as Sri Lanka trounce Pakistan

FAISALABAD, Pakistan : Sri Lanka trounced Pakistan by 201 runs in the first Test here to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Pakistan were bowled out for 216 in their second innings with left arm spinner


Abercrombie & Fitch Settles Discrimination Lawsuit

11/17/04- Blacks, Hispanics and Asians who lost or couldn't get a job at clothing store Abercrombie and Fitch will now share a 40-million dollar settlement.


ATHENS -- The final curtain fell Wednesday on a week-long drama that has riveted this nation when Greece's two top sprinters, swept up in a suspected doping scandal, withdrew from the Summer Olympics and competitions that might have ...


Five charged over plot to kill British soldier

Prosecutors charged a British man on Friday with seeking to kidnap and kill a member of the armed forces as part of an alleged terrorist plot apparently aimed against Muslims who had served with British troops in Iraq.


The race for Florida's open Senate seat could play a huge role in shaping the nation's political landscape in the years to come: It could determine which party controls the Senate, and even influence the presidential race. That is the easy part.


Pope John Paul II prepares to deliver his Christmas message, expected to focus on conflicts around the world.


Legendary TV chef Julia Child, who passed away this month, warned us that "when you're afraid of your food, you don't digest it well.


Many states are facing legal challenges over possible voting problems Nov. 2. A look at some of the developments Friday:


Alinghi began its America's Cup title defense Saturday by defeating challenger Emirates Team New Zealand by 35 seconds, the start of the showdown for the oldest trophy in international sports.


A group of employees at a Delaware printing firm is stepping forward to claim a $214.7 million Powerball jackpot, a lawyer for the group said Tuesday.


Sharon Under New Pressure for Gaza Referendum

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faced  growing pressure on Sunday for a referendum on his plan for an  Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Gaza Strip and political  sources said he had not ruled out the idea completely.


Us President Bush Sends Letter To Macedonian Counterpart Crvenkovski

US President George Bush sent a letter Friday to his Macedonian counterpart Branko Crvenkovski, expressing high appreciation for the relations between both countries.


Appeals court okays continuing NSA surveillance program

The Sixth Circuit courts of appeals has ruled that a controversial NSA domestic surveillance program ruled illegal by a Michigan judge can continue while the various appeals underway make their way through the system.


Big Papi fans 4 times as Yankees beat Sox

Kyle Farnsworth couldn't have put himself in a much scarier situation &#151; bases loaded and Big Papi at the plate. Farnsworth struck out David Ortiz in the eighth &#151; the fourth time the slugger fanned Wednesday night &#151; and New York held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6, overcoming another rocky outing by Randy Johnson.


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Australia said that it would send a ship to pick up two anti-whaling activists who jumped on a Japanese vessel.


Amnesty calls for probe in Kyrgyz reporter murder

Amnesty International urged Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday to investigate thoroughly the murder of an independent journalist which it said would have a "chilling effect" on freedom of speech in ex-Soviet Central Asia.


Arts & entertainment: The singer parts company with her management, while her former bodyguard offers testimony on 'nudity and drug use' in her ongoing custody battle.


Asian and European stocks climb as a flurry of takeover news raises hopes of a recovery in markets.


Google CEO Says Company Proud of Auction-Style IPO

The chief executive of Google  Inc. said the Web search company was "proud" of its recent  auction-style initial public offering, but said he did not know  if it would change the way companies choose to go public in the  future.


Nearly 140 young girls rang a NI charity helpline last year worried about suicide, a leading charity has said.


Red Sox, like rival Yankees, are among baseball's wealthy elite

As they gather in Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox and the Yankees and the ghosts and the curses, let's make sure we have this straight about the American League Championship Series.


Olympics: Hoop dreams turn into a nightmare

The picture of defeat is the best basketball player in the galaxy slumped on a chair in the waning minutes. The picture of defeat is a coach shaking his head in disbelief, watching his team disintegrate.


CAIRO, Egypt — British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Egypt for Middle East peace talks Saturday, saying the next few days and weeks would be critical in determining whether Israel and the Palestinians can break their cycle of violence.


EMI to Face Spitzer Music Industry Probe

EMI Group PLC, the world's third-largest  music company, confirmed on Friday it faced a New York probe  into how music companies influence what songs are played on the  radio.


U.S. Pushes Effort to Lower Nuke Threats

U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham on Saturday called on countries to find and secure nuclear and other dangerous material to keep it out of the hands of terrorists.


MS anti-spam proposal returned to sender

The technical standards body for the internet, the IETF, has bounced back Microsoft's controversial proposal for stopping spam, Sender ID.


Rebellious Republicans Derail 9/11 Reform

Speaker of the House of Representatives Dennis Hastert, R-Ill. tells reporters on Capitol Hill, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, that Congress has failed to agree on legislation adopting the Sept.


U.S. plays down report of imminent al Qaeda attack

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Monday played down a report al Qaeda was planning a big attack on the United States, saying there was no credible information about an imminent threat.


Red Sox ace Beckett expects Rockies will be ready

Red Sox ace Josh Beckett expects the best from Colorado's batters despite an eight-day layoff for the National League champions that threatens to cool off the red-hot Rockies for the World Series starting on Wednesday.


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Milano, 12:24 - CALCIO, NAPOLI-MANTOVA SUL NEUTRO DI PERUGIA

Napoli-Mantova, match della 16/a giornata di serie B in programma sabato 16 dicembre alle 16, si gio...


Alimentazione: due italiani su tre preferiscono il Made in Italy

Il 66% degli italiani ritiene che il prodotto alimentare nostrano sia il piu' sicuro. Secondo una indagine condotta dalla Coldiretti ''sulle opinioni degli italiani sull'alimentazione' presentata oggi al ''Forum


Scientists elated: European probe lands safely on Saturn's moon, Titan

DARMSTADT, Germany  - A European space probe landed safely on the surface of Saturn's moon Titan on Friday, a space official said, buoying hopes the mission would produce data that could shed light on the origins of life on Earth.


British Prime Minister Tony Blair, questioned twice in an investigation into whether political honors such as knighthoods were traded for cash, insisted Friday he would not let the inquiry force him from office.


Pro-hunt farmers boot military off their land

Well-heeled farmers, furious over a proposed law to ban fox hunting, have blocked military from using their land for training exercises.


Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao appealed to foreign companies Thursday to bring more research and development his nation, promising to protect their intellectual property amid worries of rampant piracy.


Unofficial Tallies in City Understated Obama Vote

Unofficial results from the New York Democratic primary reported that not a single vote was cast for Senator Barack Obama in about 80 election districts.


W-B Parking Ban Garners Supporters: Council Members Discuss Proposed Ordinance on Large Vehicles.

By Kevin Amerman, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Times Leader  Feb. 22--WILKES-BARRE -- A majority of city council members seem to be on board with an ordinance that would ban drivers of tractor-trailers and other large vehicles from parking on city streets for extended periods.


Trip to N.Korean Blast Site Delayed by Logistics

A trip by diplomats to the site of a  mysterious blast in North Korea has been delayed for logistical  reasons, Western diplomats based in Pyongyang said on  Wednesday.


DETROIT -- Julian Bond wants people to understand that when the NAACP symbolically buries the N-word on Monday, the effort will be led by the younger members of the venerable civil rights organization.


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The Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Mo., produces nearly 1.4 billion bullets a year, a dizzying figure driven by the demands of war.


Ghosts seem to be stalking the theatres last Friday. Both the releases Rakht and Hum Kaun Hain were supernatural thrillers with ghosts walking in and out of the frames unselfconsciously.


A government panel recommended that prices be set for greenhouse gas emissions.


Young Will Get Another Shot as Wizards Starter

Rookie Nick Young will get another opportunity to start when the Wizards host the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday while guard Roger Mason Jr. will continue to come off the bench.


L'Ad Passera conferma intenzione rilevare 20% banca Quingdao


US insurance broker Marsh & McLennan looks set to escape criminal charges after it announced a wide-ranging reform of the way it does business.


Sharp and Sony Ericsson work together on 3G handsets

Sharp and the Japanese division of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications will jointly develop mobile phone handsets based on the Symbian operating system (for NTT DoCoMo's third-generation (3G) Foma service in Japan and software for Foma phones.


Manufacturers of unapproved extended-release cough and cold drugs that contain an expectorant called guaifenesin have until Nov. 25 to stop shipping the medicines, health officials said Friday.


Archaeologists find evidence that Romans settled at a 5,000-year-old landmark man-made hill.


NEW YORK -- Northeast Utilities , UIL Holdings Corp. , and New England's grid operator have proposed changes to a planned power line in Southwest Connecticut that would increase costs by more than 40 percent.


Google Takes Hits From YouTube's Use of Video Clips

By Jefferson Graham  LOS ANGELES -- Internet search giant Google is under fire from Hollywood, mostly about the many unlicensed clips available on its YouTube video-sharing site.


One year after five players were shot in the worst act of random violence to strike a major college sports program, Duquesne University's basketball team is in a healing mode.


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Latest Zafi Worm Wreaking Holiday E-Mail Havoc

The Zafi.D worm, which disguises itself as an e-mail holiday greeting, is currently the most frequently detected worldwide virus, software security company Panda Software said this week.


2 Quarterbacks, 3 Points and No Answers for Jets

In a game where both teams switched quarterbacks in the second half, it was the Billsâ backup who did more damage in Buffaloâs victory at Giants Stadium.


Gov. M. Jodi Rell is continuing to recover from breast cancer surgery and is expected to leave Danbury Hospital today, her office said Tuesday.


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Niente chiffon, poche rose, tanto nero e grigio


Hispanic lottery scam spotted in Conyers

Letters about a phony Spanish sweepstakes are being sent to Rockdale County residents, and police warn it's an identity theft scam.


Condannata dalla sezione disciplinare del Csm


A T-SHIRT company has come up with a solution for Americans holidaying in Europe - a "Go Canadian" travel pack that helps them drape a Maple leaf over their United States identity.


Australia to Meet Kyoto Target But Refuses to Sign

Australia is on track to meet targets set by the global Kyoto Treaty to cut greenhouse gas emissions but will still not sign the pact because it ignores key areas of the fight against global warming in developing nations.


MGI Pharma Inc. MOGN.O will spend up  to $85 million for a stake in SuperGen Inc. SUPG.O and global  rights to develop and sell SuperGen's experimental drug for an  often-fatal cancer of the bone marrow, the companies said on  Wednesday.


Dehydration likely helped teen survive in car

The 17-year-old Redmond High School junior sat in a crumpled car for up to eight days, while a blood clot formed near her brain and her body ran dry.


19 injured as pro-hunting protesters storm British Parliament during debate

LONDON  - Five fox-hunting enthusiasts stormed onto the floor of the British House of Commons on Wednesday to disrupt a debate on banning the centuries-old sport.


Ponting's overdue century puts Aussies in command over Pakistan

Skipper Ricky Ponting produced his first Test century for over a year to propel Australia into a powerful position against Pakistan in the third and final cricket Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.


The technology-business blog GigaOm is launching a new blog to cover the burgeoning green technologies business.


By Long, Jessica  ORGANIZATION  Mission of organization: Computers 2 SD Kids provides lowincome families with computers to help them achieve success. Our goal is to place refurbished computers into the homes of those who cannot afford this essential educational tool.


John Kerry reflects on Christopher Reeve

In a statement, the Democrat says the paralyzed actor "was an inspiration to all of us.". Kerry mentioned Reeve in Friday's debate with President Bush while talking about the issue of stem cell research.


And rocket-powered cars Letters Sad news this week as California coastguards were forced to call off the search for Microsoft researcher Jim Gray who has been missing since setting out in his yacht last Sunday. A respected IT personality and database developer, Google chipped in with an offer to use its high resolution satellite imagery to aid the search:â¦


ALPINE SKIING: Maze wins, Paerson regains lead

ST MORITZ (Switzerland): Swedenâs Anja Paerson returned to the top of the womenâs World Cup rankings on Wednesday but insisted that the overall title would be much tougher to win than last season.


Vladimir Putin may not recognize it now, but "losing" Ukraine can mean great gain for Russia. Get all of today's headlines, or alerts on specific topics.


Bush to meet lawmakers, open to options on economy

President George W. Bush was open to options on a package to stem troubles in the U.S. economy that have sent global financial markets plummeting, the White House said on Tuesday.


In S. Carolina, a first, small step to curb teen smoking

Last week, the state finally outlawed underage smoking. Critics say that's not enough.


Also sniffs out dog's bollocks We're pleased to report that eagle-eyed amateur linguistic sleuths have tracked down the earliest sighting yet of Gordon Bennett, whose name has long been held to be a euphemism for "gorblimey", itself from "God blind me".â¦


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


Reliance's Anil says was not informed on share buy-back

Reliance Industries Ltd. vice-chairman Anil Ambani said on Monday a share buy-back at this time was "completely inappropriate" and that he was neither consulted nor informed of the proposed share buy-back.


Starbucks beverage prices to rise by end of the year

Starbucks, the largest US chain of coffee shops, plans to raise its beverage prices by year's end to cover higher costs for milk and health insurance amid slowing sales.


Cosimo D'Arrigo nuovo comandante delle Fiamme Gialle


Israel began scaling back its 17 day offensive in the Gaza Strip today after Prime Minister Ariel Sharon heeded the armyâs warning that an extended stay is too risky and the US called for a quick withdrawal.


A Clutter Too Deep for Mere Bins and Shelves

Disorganization may be a person problem, not a house problem.


Jackson case hearing a 'torture': Mother

The mother of the alleged victim in the Michael Jackson molestation case said she did not remember a private investigator telling her that he was working for one of the pop star's attorneys.


Social Security Reform, With One Big Catch

The idea that letting people invest some of their Social Security money in the stock market will allow for higher returns is as flawed as a perpetual motion machine.


Loss Posted at McClatchy Isnât as Deep as Expected

The loss, which came to $3.41 a share, was in contrast to a profit of $45.4 million, or 97 cents a share, in the quarter a year earlier.


Bosnians appeared sharply split Monday in key elections on the country's future, reflecting the deep ethnic divisions that persist more than a decade after the country's civil war


THE US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the fifth time since June and signalled it was likely to keep pushing them higher at a "measured" pace in the new year.


Iniziativa lanciata dalla Puglia con finanziamenti Ue


School toll climbs to nearly 400 as Russia buries its dead

The death toll from Russia's school hostage crisis climbed to at least 394 as grieving relatives prepared to bury the first victims while others sifted through overwhelmed morgues for their lost loved ones.


Colombia accuses Diageo, Pernod Ricard and other spirits firms of selling to drug networks and thus helping them launder money.


Fire Chief Opts to Retire Boats: District Hopes Vessels Serving Delta Shoreline Will Be Replaced With New Model That Meets Its Guidelines

By Rowena Coetsee, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.  Dec. 12--EAST COUNTY -- Old age has cost two Delta communities their fireboat, but fire district officials say the replacement they have in mind will compensate for those losses.


EU environment ministers agree to include airlines in the emissions trading scheme a year later than MEPs wanted.


As promised, the retailer reported strong same-store sales in August.


Gentex integrates blind spot cameras into the rear view mirror. A new Senate bill would require "rearward visibility" to help prevent kids being hit by high-riding vehicles reversing. In Autopia.


Small tweaks, big difference? Review Apart from a sneaky bit of Xbox 360 gaming at lunchtimes in the Register Hardware offices, we've always been fairly hardcore PlayStation fans, having grown up with the Sony console series since its 1995 launch. Could Microsoft's new machine, the Xbox 360 Elite, persuade us to change allegience? Well, yes, it could...â¦


Nessuno lo ha mai negato. Baby-capriccio Ã¨ un giocatore unico nella storia della Roma. E, come tale, Ã¨ diventato lâunico giallorosso della âmagicaâ ad essere estromesso dalla rosa a tempo indeterminato.


Plus: Taxicab chats threatened by technology. [News.com Extra]


Since emerging from a coast-to-coast slate of presidential contests on Feb. 5, Democrat Barack Obama has significantly outspent rival Hillary Rodham Clinton on television commercials, providing a crucial edge that helped push him to a rapid succession of primary and caucus victories.


Dopo appello Commissione per liberta' scontera' l'ergastolo


IT experts issue a warning over a potential security risk to primary school pupils' personal data.


France, Britain and Germany said yesterday that they had reached a formal agreement with Iran that commits the country to suspend production of enriched uranium that can be used to make nuclear bombs.