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Description: Team America: World Police has it all: action, suspense, sex and satire -- all done with puppets. It's the latest film by the creators of the irreverent animated TV show South Park.


A federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that a key component of the USA Patriot Act is unconstitutional because it allows the FBI to demand information from Internet service providers


IRELAND - Rivals start to contemplate 'life after Lingus'

The carrier's decision to exit all freight markets except the US and Germany "must be manna from heaven for UPS, FedEx and TNT, " says Owen O'Brien, MD of Emerald Freight Express.


Britain's new prime minister set on putting 'B' back in British

As Gordon Brown takes over from Tony Blair Wednesday, he's focused on improving the country's social cohesion.


Barclays warns on costs, but insists it will hit profit forecasts

Barclays' surprise announcement that costs will rise faster than expected next year as it beefs up its key investment bank and credit card division sent its shares lower yesterday.


For the first time, United Airlines has acknowledged that it is "likely" to terminate its pension plans, a move the carrier said it needs to attract financing to emerge from bankruptcy.


One Fool has seller's remorse over Outback Steakhouse.


A national autism advocacy group is demanding an apology from CBS over a disparaging remark a contestant on the reality show "Big Brother" made about people with the disorder.


Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player to reach 450 home runs, but committed his team-leading 18th error in the New York Yankees' 7-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.


Deacons' Rally Is a Crusher for the Hokies

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Dec. 23 -- Down the hall from the Virginia Tech locker room, the Wake Forest players bounced off the court, leaping on each other's backs. The Hokies skulked into their locker room, hands on hips and heads down, the only noise an anguished yell by Coach Seth Greenberg.


Doctors Say Suharto Shows Signs of Recovery

In what they called an amazing recovery, doctors in Jakarta said Sunday that former President Suharto was beginning to move his hands and speak.


Ever since Pope Benedict XVI wandered into the religious crossfire between Islam and the West, the Vatican has been busy trying to retreat to calmer ground.


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The European Commission believes Spain broke EU law by imposing protectionist measures over Endesa.


Apple Inc.  said on  Wednesday that it will put Google Inc's  YouTube  Internet video catalog on television through its Apple TV  set-top box.


AOL launches new portal, tests desktop search

America Online on Thursday confirmed it is testing a new search engine that scans for files on a PC's hard drive, mirroring a similar product unveiled this week by Google.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that Cuba's Fidel Castro has visibly improved, describing how the ailing Cuban leader has gained weight and is walking around and studying.


Low-energy server hosting goes underground

Smartbunker digs deep for zero-carbon data centre Centrinet is claiming zero-carbon energy emissions and military-grade security for its Smartbunker underground managed hosting service.â¦


The N.F.L. Backed Down for All the World to See

The National Football League has run into a granite wall in its battle against several major cable companies.


Republican presidential candidates made a major miscalculation this week by skipping the nation's largest gathering of Hispanic elected officials, local party representatives and event organizers said.


A hit 1960s songwriter was wrongly reported dead after the death of a man who claimed authorship.


A car bomb exploded north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad today, killing two people and injuring four others, including a deputy provincial governor, police said.


Tibco to open source, upgrade AJAX toolkit

InfoWorld - Tibco Software on Monday is announcing its intention to offer its General Interface rich Internet application toolkit via an open source format.


'Blog' Most Popular Word on Web Dictionary

The most requested online definition this year was "blog" — a word not even yet officially in the dictionary, Merriam-Webster says.


U.N. atomic report may expose Iran to wider sanctions

A U.N. watchdog report due on Thursday is likely to confirm Iran has expanded rather than halted its nuclear fuel program, exposing Tehran to possible wider sanctions over fears it secretly wants to make atom bombs.


A Russian court throws out a case against a headteacher accused of using pirated Microsoft software.


Pakistan Says Nuke Talks with India 'Constructive'

South Asian rivals Pakistan and India discussed steps to avert misunderstandings over their nuclear arsenals on Tuesday including a draft accord to notify each other before missile tests, a Pakistani official said.


Chelsea terminate Adrian Mutu's contract after he fails a drugs test.


Gunmen kidnap a Filipino oil worker and kill his police escort in Nigeria's main oil region, police say.


Ad aimed at Obama is seen as part of an increasing pattern of hardball politics by the Clintons.


An animal sanctuary is to stop taking in greyhounds after becoming a target for animal rights activists.


Wallace back in lineup, but can't help Detroit beat San Antonio

Ben Wallace's return to the Detroit Pistons' lineup was far less eventful than his last appearance for the defending NBA champions.


U.S. scientists are studying the environmental impact unique patterns of deforestation are imposing on the land and climate of Rondonia, Brazil.  Rondonia is in the Amazonian region where rural development projects have resulted in construction of orthogonal road networks.


11 Killed in Pakistan Sectarian Violence

A Shiite Muslim was ambushed as he drove through this once serene Himalayan tourist destination Saturday, sparking a rampage of sectarian violence and arson that left at least 11 people dead, including a family of six that was burned alive in its home.


Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne said Friday he has scrapped a proposal that critics said would seriously weaken the law protecting endangered species.


Blast kills at least 15 in southern Philippines

Officials say at least 15 people are dead and 58 injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a market full of Christmas shoppers in the Philippines.


For Spring Training Locations, Florida Wanes as the Desert Blooms

Baseballâs mass migration to Arizona for spring training is a development that would have been someoneâs spring fantasy a couple of decades ago.


The Lisbon strategy for growth and employment Facing the challenge

Report from the High Level Group chaired by Wim Kok. The European Council held in Brussels in March 2004 invited the Commission to establish a High Level Group headed by Mr Wim Kok to carry out an independent review to contribute to the mid-term review.


Gerdau Ameristeel to buy Chaparral for $4.22 billion

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.   said on Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Chaparral Steel Co.  for $4.22 billion in cash, in a move to diversify its product offering into high value added steel products.


Latest news briefs from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Ariel Sharon rejected calls by four Israeli Cabinet ministers for a referendum on his Gaza withdrawal plan. "I will never give in to pressures and threats, nor accept any ultimatums," the Israeli prime minister


Japan sees an unexpected drop in its current account surplus, but exports continue to drive growth, figures say.


Buckeyes' Outside Shooting Sinks Wildcats

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Coach Jim Foster wants No. 10 Ohio State to be tested for a change. The Buckeyes certainly will be on Saturday night.


DNA tests on a fostered Colombian boy suggest he is a hostage's son thought to have been in captivity.


All States Still Show Wage Gap for Women -Study

All U.S. states and Washington, D.C.  have narrowed the gap between wages earned by men and women,  but no state has eliminated it, according to a study released  on Tuesday.


Forget the people lining up at Best Buy to get Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system. The real selling took place yesterday in a packed ballroom at the Washington Hilton, where more than 3,000 people from local companies and government agencies gathered to catch a glimpse of the new...


A French journalist is abducted in northern Somalia by unidentified gunmen, sources say.


Troop reduction an 'acceptable' risk: PM

In his first comments on troop reduction in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said there has been a drop in infiltration, which is why the decision was taken.


Fernandez plays heart out for softball coach

But before the gold medal softball game Monday, the US coach had a dream in which his wife was still alive. She walked into the room and told her driven husband, "Mike, chill out.


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ANTI-SECESSION LAW HIGHLIGHTS BEIJING'S SUPPRESSION OF TAIWAN: VP

Taipei, Dec. 18 (CNA) Mainland China's plan to legislate a so-called anti-secession law will only help the international community to better understand Beijing's ubiquitous suppression of Taiwan, Vice President Annette Lu said Saturday.


French MPs wrestle with GDF privatization, affecting fate of Suez merger

French parliamentarians are this week to begin debate on the privatisation of Gaz de France (GDF), which the government hopes will be the next step towards its merger with water and electricity group Suez and the creation of a European energy giant.


Daimler sees U.S. truck rebound in Q1 earliest

Germany's Daimler AG , the world's biggest truckmaker, does not expect the truck market in the United States to rebound until early next year, Chief Financial Officer Bodo Uebber told a conference call on Thursday.


Arts & entertainment: Hayward gallery to host 'laughing' exhibition featuring Jack and Dinos Chapman and Doug Fishbone


Brendan Haywood atoned for two missed free throws by converting a three-point play off the Wizards' 27th offensive rebound with 7.1 seconds remaining Friday night, giving Washington a 106-104 victory over the New York Knicks.


Bolivian's Indigenous Promise Faces New Setbacks

BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 30 -- Intensifying labor strife, political infighting and budgetary pressures are threatening to chip away at the domestic support of Bolivian President Evo Morales, who took office in January promising to nationalize the natural gas industry and to achieve social equality for the...


Navy charges four SEALs with assault and other offenses in Iraq ...

The Navy said one prisoner was beaten and later died at Abu Ghraib prison in November 2003. A Navy statement released Friday did not identify the four sailors who have been charged.


Michael D. Eisner is probably the only man in the world who can get away with wearing a Mickey Mouse tie while testifying in a high-stakes corporate trial in Delaware's dignified Court of Chancery in Georgetown.


Battery recall spreads like wild, er fire

Toshiba, Dell, IBM. Who's next? Dell is increasing the number of Sony-made batteries it is recalling from 4.1 million to 4.2 million, the company said today.â¦


Power Plant Takes Another Step Forward: State Energy Officials Visit Victorville to Get a Feel for the Project

By Tatiana Prophet, Daily Press, Victorville, Calif.  Jun. 12--VICTORVILLE -- When it comes to a new power plant north of the city, California Energy Commission officials are most concerned with air and water quality.


Merck "good" cholesterol drug meets trial goals

Merck & Co's   combination pill to raise "good" HDL cholesterol with less  facial flushing -- a common side effect of HDL drugs -- met its  main goals in a late-stage test, researchers said on Sunday.


NEW DELHI: He is said to drink little, but Russian President Vladimir Putin will nonetheless be using silverware disinfected with copious amounts of vodka, one of the many security measures in place during his India visit.


Two people die as a helicopter crashes just after take-off at a golf resort near Harrogate, North Yorkshire.


WALTHAM, Mass.--IBM is ramping up its recruitment efforts with application companies in an effort to make an emerging distributed computing technology, called grid computing, pervasive in corporations.


Dow Jones to Buy MarketWatch for $463 Mln

Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has agreed to buy online financial news provider MarketWatch Inc. for about $463 million in a bid to boost its revenue from the fast-growing Internet advertising market.


Israeli high-tech start-up center tackles the Jewish-Arab divide

NAZARETH, Israel -- Busy in a tiny laboratory, Kamal Khawaled thinks he has figured out how to fight tooth decay: with a chemical gel and a small dose of electricity. He hopes to adapt the treatment to make teeth whiter.


Fallujah Insurgents Fight US Marines for Second Day

US Marines engaged rebels on the outskirts of the Iraqi insurgent stronghold of Fallujah for a second day, the US military said in an e-mailed statement.


Government and opposition agree on elections that could potentially open the way for a post-Mugabe era


Japan's stock market watchdog on Tuesday recommended Citibank's Tokyo office and two senior executives be disciplined after the bank allegedly misled investors ahead of private bond sales.


By Anna Marie Kukec  Two high school buddies, who are now 40, are looking to the Internet for a new mid-life career. They created www.CompareAutoCare.com to offer consumers a forum for comparison shopping of car repair services.


July deadline seen for settlers leaving Gaza

JERUSALEM - Jewish settlers slated for evacuation from Gaza will have until next July to go and anyone resisting will be forced out by September, the chief architect of Prime Minister Ariel Sharonâs withdrawal plan said.


Bush's much-maligned climate talks could yet help global-warming treaty

At the meeting of the world's biggest polluters in Hawaii this week, host US has a chance to show it is serious about action on climate change.


Will Fans Find SpongeBob Movie Absorbing?

Pop culture phenomenon SpongeBob SquarePants, which began life as a humble 11-minute cartoon and went on to become a television sensation and ubiquitous merchandising image, is expanding his universe.


North Korea still a nuclear proliferation risk: intel report

North Korea remains a nuclear proliferation risk and is probably still pursuing a uranium enrichment capacity, a US intelligence assessment concluded Tuesday.


Ronald Isley has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison for tax evasion.


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Curtain falls as Miami terrorism trial starts up

The Miami trial of seven men accused of plotting to blow up U.S. government and commercial buildings opened on Tuesday with the removal of a waist-high curtain designed to hide the suspected terrorists' leg shackles.


President George W. Bush and his rival for the White House, John Kerry, are put under the microscope this week for their record on science, health and the environment.


Comcast, Disney ink video-on-demand deal

Comcast Corp. and The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday they signed a landmark multibillion-dollar distribution deal that allows the cable operator to distribute Disney content through its video-on-demand service.


Venezuela's Chavez gets powers to rule by decree

Venezuela's Congress on Wednesday granted President Hugo Chavez powers to rule by decree for 18 months as he tries to force through a package of nationalizations key to his self-styled leftist revolution.


RAMALLAH, West Bank A second team of doctors to examine Yasser Arafat say the Palestinian leader is "OK.". The doctors from Tunisia examined the 75-year-old leader at his headquarters in the West Bank town of Ramallah today.


Kurd tells Saddam court relatives found in graves

An Iraqi Kurd told Saddam Hussein's   genocide trial on Tuesday how the remains of his mother and   sisters were found in a mass grave 200 km (120 miles) from   their village after it was razed by Saddam's troops.


Aruba brings Wi-Fi down from the ceiling

Instead of installing a handful of wireless access points in an office ceiling, Aruba Wireless Networks' new Wi-Fi Grid system will offer a larger number of tiny "grid points" in floor-level network outlets as part of the main network infrastructure.


In or out? Tennisâ governing bodies are looking at various systems to aid officials, but so far, they all are flawed. BY JEFF WILLIAMS.


Tycho:  We're only a few missions into the Unreal Tournament III campaign, not tremendously far, but far enough to have heard a speech from series regular Malcolm that plunged beyond parody and irony into some bizarre b-boy timewarp.


Neumann wins first LPGA title in 6 years

Neumann, the 1988 US Women's Open champion, closed with a final-round 68 for a 15-under 273 total, for her first win since the Chick-fil-A Charity Championship in 1998.


NASA Takes Major Step in Return to Space

NASA takes a major step toward returning astronauts to space when engineers this week ship an improved rocket fuel tank that has been refitted to avoid the falling debris that caused the destruction of Columbia and the death of seven astronauts.


Britain should celebrate its multicultural society while balancing it with a duty to integrate, Tony Blair says.


Opera CEO sets up new browser war with Microsoft

A small Norwegian software company says with a level playing field it can take on mighty Microsoft Corp.  in a new battle of the browsers because it has a better product, picking up where the now-defunct Netscape left off in the 1990s.


Fla. Baby Who Was in Stolen Car Is Found

A 6-month-old boy who was in a car when a thief stole it was found unharmed Thursday, about 25 miles from where the vehicle vanished the previous evening, authorities said.


Marino says Roethlisberger deserves high praise for impressive ...

Bill Parcells called Ben Roethlisberger the best rookie quarterback to play in the NFL since Dan Marino. Ben Roethlisberger and Dan Marino in front of the HBO cameras yesterday at the Steelers' practice facility.


The centre-right coalition of Italy's PM Berlusconi suffers a crushing defeat in seven by-elections.


MARIETTA, Ga. - About 800 friends and family members gathered Saturday to remember Jack Hensley, who was executed by terrorists in Iraq after his Sept...


Insurgents Fire on Poland Embassy in Iraq

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


By The Idaho Statesman, Boise  Sep. 9--Area public safety agencies gather in Meridian today for a law enforcement career fair and public safety day.   The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Idaho State Police headquarters, 700 S.


Phillip Island, 11:58 - MOTO, TEST PHILLIP ISLAND: BARROS IL PIU' VELOCE

E' ancora Alex Barros sulla Ducati D'Antin, il centauro piÃ¹ veloce nella seconda giornata di test su...


Tigers clinch playoff spot with another big inning

The Detroit Tigers scored nine runs in   the second inning to clinch a playoff spot with an 11-4 win   over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.


Leaders of Delta Air Lines (DAL:NYSE - news - research) pilots union have approved a tentative package of concessions and will send it to rank-and-file members for a vote.


Bird flu will hit the United States &#151; it's only a matter of time &#151; and not all states are ready to respond to the deadly virus, the Homeland Security Department's top doctor warns.


A weekly look at the nutritional value, or lack thereof, of some of our favorite foods.


Motor titans crowd aboard 'green' bandwagon

Hot air now figuring prominently in debate The struggle among motor-industry biggies regarding who can seem the greenest (while simultaneously not actually doing very much about carbon emissions) continues. Toyota and GM are vying for supremacy in the plug-in hybrid stakes, Ferrari has dipped a toe in biofuel, and out of left field come French and Indian contenders with a car powered by compressed air.â¦


Federal Reserve Governor Ben Bernanke said Monday the US economy will be able to weather higher oil prices. Speaking at a banking conference in Washington, Bernanke said that oil


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CHICAGO - At a time when restaurants typically put away their patio furniture, sweaters replace T-shirts and sailboats are plucked from the water, Midwesterners are out enjoying activities usually reserved for July and August - not weeks past Labor Day. Summer is here...


The EU Commission on Wednesday dragged Berlin to court over a law that shields carmaking icon Volkswagen from hostile takeovers, the culmination of a long campaign to break down barriers to foreign investment.


Bringing Along Baby Food? Not Too Much, Rules Say

Faced with taking a baby on a flight, would you bring enough food to take into account the possibility of a long delay? One couple did, and ran afoul of the T.S.A.


Palestinians launched a registration drive Saturday among 1.8 million eligible voters ahead of long-overdue elections, but few heeded the call and apathetic residents said they have little faith in the electoral process.


Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who has not been seen in public for 16 months, suggested on Monday he might give up his formal leadership posts -- the first time he has spoken of his possible retirement since he fell ill.


Showman Jerry Lewis raised nearly $64 million on Monday during his annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, topping last year's event by $3 million.


Jets Send Message About the Behavior of Fans at Gate D

A tradition of halftime harassment at Jets home games ended Sunday when the sale of alcohol was banned and access to the two spiral ramps at Gate D was blocked.


Vermont set a school record with its 14th straight win, riding a 27-point, 10-rebound performance by Taylor Coppenrath to a 72-64 America East triumph over Northeastern yesterday in Burlington, Vt.


Italy resumed repatriating illegal immigrants to Libya on Wednesday as Premier Silvio Berlusconi prepared to travel to the North African country for talks with leader Moammar Gadhafi.


The US movie industry has launched legal action to sue people who facilitate illegal film downloading. The Motion Picture Association of America wants to stop people using the program BitTorrent to swap movies.


Titanic Founder Fears for Future of Great Wreck

Undersea tourists and souvenir  hunters are hastening the decay of the Titanic, says U.S.  explorer Bob Ballard who discovered the world's most famous  shipwreck nearly 20 years ago.


The online news site USA Voice isn't going to win any kudos from media critics. Not for its top story Monday, "Super Bowl Ads Don't Live Up to the Hype." And not for its Fox News-style slogan, "USA Voice: Honest and Unfiltered."


Arizona's Johnson Becomes All-Time Lefty Strikeout King

PHOENIX (Sports Network) - Randy Johnson became the  all-time major league strikeout leader among left-handed  pitchers on a night he led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2  win over the Colorado Rockies in the third of a four- game set  at Bank One Ballpark.


Researcher: Bin Laden's beard is real, the video is not

Digital evidence supports the theory that Al-Qaida is recycling old footage to create new messages.


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Falluja Battle Erupts, Clashes in Baghdad

A battle erupted near a mosque in northwest Falluja on Friday just hours after US Marines said insurgents were now trapped in the south of the city.


The first of Northern Ireland Railway's new fleet of trains has made its first journey from Portadown to Bangor.


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Guatemala Drought Threatens Hunger in Rural Areas

Thousands of underfed children could face starvation if rains do not bring relief to drought-ravaged regions of Guatemala soon, government officials and aid agencies said on Friday.


As the Rich Get Richer, the Nascar Field Tilts

Dale Earnhardt Jr., the most popular driver in Nascar, announced Wednesday that he will race for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2008.


Indian bank site back online after malware attack

After putting its compromised site on blocks Friday to give IT staff time to get the better of a serious security breach, the Bank of India has restored its Web presence and says that the problem has been contained.


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Hitachi Replacing Car Keys With Finger-Vein Scanner

Hitachi is working on a biometric device that could scan different fingers for different authorizations, such as starting a car, adjusting its seat and even authorizing payments.


After five years of development and repeated delays, Microsoft is releasing its Windows Vista operating system for sale to corporate customers tomorrow.


JAKARTA, Indonesia - Muslim and Christian police officers caught drunk or being a tad disrespectful to their boss in an Indonesian province are facing an unusual style of punishment - a crash course on religious morality.    About 150 officers accused of a range of minor offenses will spend a week at classes overseen by either Christian or Muslim preachers depending on their religion, Lt...


Nevada: Woman May See Bars Instead of View

A woman has been indicted on charges saying she had three large trees up to a century old cut down on environmentally sensitive federal land near Lake Tahoe to improve her view, prosecutors said. Officials said they were not aware of any similar federal prosecutions. The woman, Patricia M. Vincent, 58, was indicted last week on charges of theft of government property and willingly damaging government property. If convicted, she faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count. The three ponderosa pines stood on a plot the Forest Service had designated as environmentally sensitive as part of a water quality plan. The trees were estimated to be 80 to 100 years old.


Estonia's president accused Russia Friday of failing to confront the "barbarous" legacy of the Soviet Union's five-decade occupation of his country.


NEW YORK A federal jury said that the destruction of the World Trade Center constituted two separate attacks, entitling the developer, Larry Silverstein, to collect up to $2.2 billion, or double the insurance coverage provided by nine insurers at the


The first night after he was snatched in Gaza nearly four months ago, BBC reporter Alan Johnston feared he was about to die. The kidnappers' masked leader appeared in the doorway, and moments later the prisoner was handcuffed, hooded and taken outside.


Bin Laden says U.S. vulnerable in new video

DUBAI/WASHINGTON  - Osama bin Laden said in a new video marking the sixth anniversary of al Qaeda's September 11 attacks the United States was vulnerable despite its military and economic power, but he made no specific threats.


U.S. stocks were set to open little  changed on Wednesday, continuing Wall Street's weak start to  2005, with investors concerned about rising interest rates and  awaiting data on oil inventories.


A computer glitch reveals a huge danger to airline investors.


No agreement on Afghanistan ahead of NATO meeting

There was little sign of agreement between NATO member states over who was pulling their weight in Afghanistan, ahead of a meeting of defence ministers in Vilnius Thursday.


ST. LOUIS  -- Rick Ankiel's wild and difficult time with the St. Louis Cardinals organization could be over.


Da Napolitano a Consulta sul referendum a vertice Unione


Abuses keep Central Africa on conflict's edge: UN rights chief

UN human rights chief Louise Arbour warned Monday that unpunished human rights violations -- including "pandemic" sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo -- are keeping central Africa on the brink of another major conflict.


Citigroup targeted in Germany in market manipulation probe

BaFin, the German financial market regulator, is investigating US banking giant Citigroup for possible market manipulation in the eurozone government bond futures market, the Financial Times reported.


Fallujah Insurgents Fight US Marines for Second Day

US Marines engaged rebels on the outskirts of the Iraqi insurgent stronghold of Fallujah for a second day, the US military said in an e-mailed statement.


A couple in their 80s are assaulted by a man during an armed robbery at their north Belfast home.


CORRECTED: Romney, McCain clash over economic credentials

Republican presidential  contender Mitt Romney sharply criticized John McCain on Friday,  accusing the self-styled straight-talking Arizona senator of  arrogantly exaggerating his knowledge of the U.S. economy.


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A Violent Police Unit, on Film and in Rioâs Streets

A new film is drawing attention to Rio de Janeiroâs violent and feared elite anti-trafficking police force, the BOPE.


Bob Sanders' impact on the vastly improved Indianapolis defense, not to mention his impact on opposing ball carriers, earned the Colts safety The Associated Press 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award Monday.


Sharapova and Davenport Set for Second-Round Meeting

Maria Sharapovaâs opening-round 6-4, 6-3 win over Jelena Kostanic Tosic means she will face Lindsay Davenport, who held off Sara Errani on Monday, in the next round.


Slaying of aid worker condemned; over 60 Iraqi policemen kidnapped

Political leaders across the world on Wednesday condemned the apparent slaying of the Irish-born British aid worker Margaret Hassan in Iraq.


Power cuts test Pakistani patience in election year

The last thing any government wants is hot, angry voters, but that is Pakistan's fate with elections just months away.


Brillian: Sears Ends Agreement to Buy TVs

Brillian Corp. BRLC.O, a maker of  high-definition televisions based on its own liquid crystal  technology, said on Monday that Sears, Roebuck & Co. S.N had  canceled a one-month-old pact to buy its products.


NASA's X-43A scramjet programme successfully smashed its own world speed record for aircraft by flying at nearly 10 times the speed of sound.


Saab, in a year dominated by defence, posts 3Q gain in profit, sales

STOCKHOLM  - Saab AB reported a gain in its third-quarter profit Friday as contracts for its military and aviation equipment remained steady during the quarter.


G-7 finance ministers meet in Washington; China agrees to work on ...

The US administration, facing huge and politically sensitive trade deficits, secured China's pledge Friday to work harder to move its currency toward a flexible exchange rate, which would make US goods more competitive abroad.


Fact Check: Clinton, Obama & health care

Hillary Rodham Clinton says that Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama has shifted his position on whether the United States should institute a "single-payer" health-care system that is run by the government. It's an idea that many health-care experts think is the best way to ensure coverage for all, but that many Americans reject as a move toward socialized medicine.


Security deteriorates in western Sudan, UN envoy says

With increased clashes threatening to plunge Sudan's western Darfur region into chaos, the top UN political officer on Tuesday called on the international community to


Gedda, Al Qaeda rivendica l'attacco al consolato

Il ramo saudita della rete terrorista di al Qaeda ha rivendicato l'attacco di ieri al consolato americano di Gedda, affermando che alcuni ''mujahidin'' (combattenti per la guerra santa) sono riusciti a sfuggire alle forze di sicurezza saudite.


Why is it that in some e-mail messages, certain letters or punctuation marks are often replaced by question marks in the message body?


Florida starts slow, routs Southern Miss

Chris Leak threw three touchdown passes, highly touted freshman Tim Tebow ran for a score and No. 7 Florida overcame a sluggish start to beat Southern Mississippi 34-7 Saturday night.


Cabinet shuffle welcome: Three departures create opportunities

Throughout President Bush's first term, only one Cabinet member - Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill - resigned. After such a prolonged period of stability, it's not surprising that the weeks following Bush's


Pyongyang describes US President George W Bush as an "imbecile" and a "tyrant that puts Hitler in the shade".


Oracle Corp. chief executive Lawrence Ellison said discussions within the company at this point are leaning toward lowering the $21-a-share bid Oracle is offering for rival PeopleSoft Inc.


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Two Picasso paintings stolen from Paris apartment

Two Picasso paintings together valued at  50 million euros ($66 million) were stolen this week from the  Paris home of the Spanish painter's granddaughter, police said  on Wednesday.


Report: Black Robbed Hollinger of $400 M

the former Daily Telegraph publisher -- and his wife Barbara Amiel used corporate credit cards to pay for their every extravagance.


The killings in Mogadishu, Somalia's bloodstained capital, are not going away. Nearly every day, the city endures street battles, roadside bombs, showers of bullets.


Wireless chip company Broadcom Corp.  said on Monday that federal securities regulators had launched a formal investigation of its stock option practices.


Computer with script stolen from Coppola

Armed bandits raided Francis Ford Coppola's Argentine headquarters and stole a computer with the screenplay for the upcoming feature film "Tetro," according to local news media. The director of "The Godfather" apparently was not in Buenos Aires at the time of the robbery Wednesday night.


Senior Qaeda Commander Is Killed by U.S. Missile

The commander, Abu Laith al-Libi, a Libyan who was about 40 years old, was a longtime lieutenant of Osama bin Laden.


ALBANIA:  Ambitious New Framework to Regulate Tourism

TIRANA, Jul 23 (IPS) - Tourism, one of the economic priorities of the  administration, will now be regulated by a new law.


TV Review | 'Ghosts of Abu Ghraib': Abu Ghraib and Its Multiple Failures

Rory Kennedyâs documentary looks up and down the chain of command to examine how and why the abuse at Abu Ghraib took place.


Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Dec. 31-Jan. 6. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses.


Braves Beat Astros 6-5 to Force Fifth Game

HOUSTON - The Braves forced their first-round series back to Atlanta, coming back from a three-run deficit against the Houston Astros after Roger Clemens came out of the game. Adam LaRoche hit a tying, three-run homer in the sixth inning and J.D...


Raising Millions for Charity, And Even More for Golfers

The AT&T National golf tournament is structured as a fundraiser like most PGA Tour events, but expenses and operation take up a large chunk of revenue.


LIMA, Peru  - Peruvian authorities on Monday  threatened to storm a police station seized on New Year's Day  by an armed group demanding the president's resignation, and  warned residents to get out of the area.


A series of explosions rocked central Baghdad on Friday afternoon during a day of violence in the capital. The cause or exact location of the blasts was not immediately clear.


OSNABRUECK, Germany -- The judge in the court-martial of three British soldiers accused of abusing and sexually humiliating Iraqi detainees urged public figures yesterday to avoid commenting on the case.


Annan's remarks on Iraqi war draw different reactions among Iraqis

UN Secretary-general Kofi Annan's declaration saying the Iraq war was "illegal" sparked different reactions from the Iraqis.


At Wimbledon, a Missing Player: the Roof

The partial roof was dismantled at Center Court on a rainy day at Wimbledon, where the former champions Roger Federer and Martina Hingis advanced.


Caracas, Venezuela - The results of an audit support the official vote count showing that President Hugo Chavez won this month's recall referendum in Venezuela, the head of the Organization of American States said Saturday.


Online piracy "Legion," advocacy group says

The nearly $70 million  Weinstein Co. actioner "The Last Legion" hits U.S. theaters in  late August, but it was available for free Tuesday on Google  Video.


AS the US reeled from the death of nine marines in Iraq at the weekend, insurgents in Fallujah claimed to have obtained chemical weapons and threatened to use them in any battle for control of the rebel stronghold.


BAGHDAD, Feb. 23 -- U.S. forces detained the son of one of Iraq's most prominent Shiite politicians for several hours Friday, a spokesman for the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq said.


Wall Street looked set for a mixed start on Thursday as oil prices remained near two-week highs and investors braced for a clutch of economic data and earnings from high-profile firms like Goldman Sachs  and Nike .


In the US, class war still means just one thing: the rich attacking the poor

Comment is free: Gary Younge:  The Democrats need to represent the swelling ranks of have-nots as vigorously as Bush has stuck up for the haves.


Candace Durpree has 20 points and 11 rebounds to help the Sky beat the Lynx, 78-72, giving Chicago back-to-back wins for the first time in franchise history.


EPA seeks comment on greenhouse gas inventory

The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday asked for public comment on a draft report that analyzes the sources of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions over a 15-year period that are linked to global warming.


The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority is considering scaling back its plan to replace underground lead water pipes, saying that a chemical added to the distribution system in recent years has significantly reduced lead contamination citywide.


Prosecutors Set to Wrap Up Peterson Case

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - As they prepare to wrap up their murder case against Scott Peterson in the death of his pregnant wife Laci, even prosecutors have acknowledged their case has at times left jurors scratching their heads...


A US citizen held prisoner by the US since his capture in Afghanistan in 2001 is due to be sent to Saudi Arabia, as part of a deal securing his release.


Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi on Thursday left President George W. Bush "disappointed" over Beijing's reluctance to open its markets and faced more complaints from the U.S. Congress about China's trade and currency policies.


Next Version of Windows for PC's to Ship in 2006

icrosoft laid out its plan yesterday for shipping the next version of its Windows operating system for personal computers in 2006, but to meet its timetable the company has scaled back its technological ambitions for the product.


Google to address Indian security concerns

The Indian government is in talks with Google to address longstanding concerns over too-sharp resolution of Google Maps imagery depicting sensitive areas of the country.


Il settore piu' colpito e' quello nord-occidentale


Kings Beat Rockets in Tense Beijing Finish

The Sacramento Kings beat the Houston  Rockets in a nail-biter pre-season game in Beijing on Sunday,  91-89, on a baseline jumpshot by reserve guard Bobby Jackson in  the final seconds.


If "every man and his dog would agree it was not violent conduct" then why on earth is Manchester United's official line to agree with the decision?


Ohio Storms Lead to Two Deaths, Flooding

Flood waters rushed through rural northeast Ohio on Saturday, ripping houses from their foundations and tearing a 65-foot deep crater into a road, authorities said.


The Philadelphia Phillies became the first team to make a big move at the general managers' meetings, acquiring closer Brad Lidge from Houston along with infielder Eric Bruntlett on Wednesday night.


The Bank of England agrees to give emergency financial support to mortgage lenders Northern Rock.


Double Fusion will show developers its new software that supports dynamic ads in games.


The IMF and World Bank say Singapore  breached a deal to let activists attend their annual meetings.


Court: U.S. Can Try to Execute Moussaoui

WASHINGTON - An appeals court ruled Monday for a second time that the government can seek to execute Zacarias Moussaoui, the only U.S. defendant charged with a role in the al-Qaida conspiracy that led to the Sept...


Tips from a Weitz Funds analyst on valuing cyclical stocks.


Ottocento persone evacuate dalle loro case nell'area di LeopoliVenti ricoverati in ospedale, uno in condizioni molto gravi                                            Ucraina, deraglia treno carico di fosforo allarme per un'enorme nube tossica


A top police official and three other officers were arrested Thursday in the killings of three Central American Parliament members, including the son of the alleged founder of El Salvador's death squads.


SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO - News) announced today the availability of a suite of new CiscoÂ® CatalystÂ® switching products and services specifically designed and priced for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).


Manchester, 13:08 - Calcio, Manchester Utd: Giggs fuori sei settimane

Altra tegola per Alex Ferguson, allenatore del Manchester. Dopo l'infortunio di Ruud Van Nistelrooy,...


Un cronista di "Liberazione" ha finto di essere omosessualee si Ã¨ prestato alla "cura" di un gruppo ultracattolico                                          Giornalista si finge gay con un prete Per sei mesi in "terapia cattolica"                                                                                Nell'articolo racconta la sua esperienza: "Una moda che spopola nel Nord America"Il presidente Arcigay Mancuso: "Intervenga il ministero della Salute"


Rumsfeld dodges question over whether to remain in new Cabinet

US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Monday brushed aside a question over whether he intends to remain in the Cabinet during President George W. Bush'ssecond term, saying


Houston - Jeff Kent sat alone in the dugout Monday, thinking forward and counting backward. As the sellout crowd of 43,045 screamed, waving white towels, the Houston Astros' second baseman began preparing for the biggest at-bat in the franchise's history.


Bush, Kerry Clash Over Latest Jobs Report

President Bush hailed a slight decline in unemployment Friday as reason for his re-election, evidence the "economy is strong and getting stronger." Not so, said Sen. John Kerry, countering that the administration's term will end with a net loss of jobs...


Maddux wins No. 302, gives Baker 1,000th victory as manager

Greg Maddux pitched the Chicago Cubs into the lead in the NL wild-card race and gave Dusty Baker a win to remember. Maddux threw seven shutout innings for his 302nd career win, Baker got his 1,000th victory


US takes back Fallujah but Al-Zarqawi gives them the slip

FALLUJAH: US military officials said that American troops have now âoccupiedâ the entire city of Fallujah and that there are no more major concentrations of insurgents still fighting after nearly a week of intense urban combat.


Microsoft to hire more, unveils new campus

The world's largest software maker, Microsoft, made its place in the Indian information technology firmament more secure. Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer, Microsoft, inaugurated the companyâs largest


Mobile phone network reaches last of China's ethnic minorities

China has brought its mobile phone network to the last of its ethnic minority regions previously cut off from communication with the outside world, state media reported.


If the newly released 32-year-old National Guard memos regarding George W. Bush were written on a computer with Microsoft Word, as experts suspect, they're some of the most inept high-profile forgeries in modern history.


National Security Panel Will Evaluate IBM Deal

The pending sale of International Business Machines Corp.'s personal-computer business to a Chinese company will be investigated by the Bush administration to determine whether the deal threatens national security, according to administration and congressional sources.


Speedline Technologies Introduces New Camalot FX-D Dispensing System With Unique 'Plug and Play' Design

FRANKLIN, Mass., Dec. 19  /PRNewswire/ -- Unparalleled applications flexibility and reasonable acquisition cost were design drivers for Speedline Technologies' new Camalot FX-D dispensing system.


By Krell, Eric  IN THE BUSINESS WORLD, TECHNOLOGY MATTERS-EVEN IF SOME HIGHLY INFLUENTIAL THOUGHT LEADERS MIGHT SAY, OR WRITE, OTHERWISE.


Stocks rose sharply on Tuesday as talk that aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.  may be a takeover target bolstered optimism over deals and as energy shares gained with a rebound in oil prices.


Wasserstein cancels board meeting to woo Lazard rebels

Bruce Wasserstein, the chief executive of Lazard, has cancelled a board meeting scheduled for tomorrow that would have given him a further opportunity to push through


Nonostante gli accordi presi al Consiglio di sicurezza Onu


Udine, 18:29 - CALCIO, UDINESE: TRE DUBBI PER MARINO

In vista della gara con il Torino, sono tre i dubbi per il tecnico dell'Udinese Marino. Difficile il...


Ruth Wallis, Singer-Writer of RisquÃ© Songs, Dies at 87

Ruth Wallis was a cabaret singer of the 1940s, â50s and â60s who was known as the Queen of the Party Song for the genteelly risquÃ©.


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.


Switzerland-Ukraine tied 0-0 going to OT

Switzerland and Ukraine were tied 0-0 at end of regulation Monday in the second round of the World Cup.


Intel, Citing Brisk Demand, Posts 10% Rise in Revenue

Intel gave an upbeat forecast for the coming year, suggesting that the company was making progress in overcoming some of its production problems.


Pfizer Under Pressure on Bextra; State Probes

Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. is in talks with  regulators over a likely change to arthritis drug Bextra's  label to warn doctors about the risk of a potentially deadly  skin reaction, the company said in a regulatory filing.


U.S. Air Strike Kills One Iraqi in Falluja

FALLUJA, Iraq  - U.S. warplanes launched air  strikes in Falluja for the fourth straight day on Friday,  attacking an area in the southeast of the rebel-held city and  killing at least one Iraqi, witnesses and doctors said.


U.S. expects N.Korea to shut reactor in 3 weeks

The United States expects North Korea to shut down the reactor at the heart of its nuclear arms program probably within three weeks, top U.S. nuclear envoy Christopher Hill said on Saturday.


TBILISI, Georgia, Jan. 6 -- Supporters of Georgia's former president Mikheil Saakashvili began celebrating late Saturday as preliminary exit polls indicated he would narrowly avoid a runoff in this former Soviet republic's presidential election.


Strade ghiacciate e temperature ampiamente sotto lo zerostanno mettendo in crisi il paese. Molti incidenti stradali                                            Usa, venti morti per il gelo nevicate record di due metri


Woman to get $2.75M for land for stadium

In the largest payout for residential property acquired for the new Dallas Cowboys stadium, the Arlington City Council has agreed to give a 72-year-old woman $2.75 million for her house and 4 acres.


Stellar Putting Gives Europe a 2 - 0 Ryder Cup Lead

Inspired by a brilliant putting display, holders Europe secured the first two points in the opening fourball matches against the United States at the 35th Ryder Cup Friday.


Spurs boss Martin Jol leads the calls for video technology in football after their goal is not given at Old Trafford.


Divers found a six-foot gash on the tanker that leaked 30,000 gallons of crude oil into the Delaware River, creating a 20-mile-long slick that killed dozens of birds and threatened other wildlife, officials said Sunday.


Il libro e' una dichiarazione d'amore ai miti pop


UN Security Council begins extraordinary session on Sudan in ...

The UN Security Council began a two-day extraordinary session in Nairobi on Thursday to push Sudan's north-south peace negotiations to a conclusion and to stop a separate bloody conflict in the western Darfur region.


BOJ Kamezaki: Uncertainty rising in global outlook

Uncertainty in the global  economic outlook is rising and central banks need to be careful  at such a time, Bank of Japan Policy Board member Hidetoshi  Kamezaki said on Wednesday.


Sometimes, Sis-Boom-Bah Doesn't Seem Like Enough

Fight songs, perhaps always self-consciously anachronistic, have never sounded more out of date than they do today.


Pakistan cannot sideline Kashmir, says Kasuri

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on Friday vowed that Pakistan would never neglect or sideline the Kashmir issue and that it would be resolved according to the wishes of Kashmiris.


Germans Subdued as They Remember Berlin Wall's Fall

Germany marked a subdued 15th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall today, weighed down by high unemployment in the formerly communist east and a sense that in peopleâs hearts the nation has not yet fully reunited.


Some People With Migraines at Risk for Brain Damage: Study

People who have frequent migraines are more likely to develop brain damage, new research has found. The frequency of attacks indicates an increased risk for brain lesions, raising the possibility that in a


Santander Takeover of Abbey Approved by UK's FSA

The UK's Financial Services Authority approved Santander Central Hispano SA's 9.4 billion-pound ($17.4 billion) takeover of Abbey National Plc, paving the way for Europe's biggest cross-border bank merger.


Australia's 13 million voters have begun choosing a new government with the opposition Labor Party pinning any hope of victory on a late surge of "undecideds" swinging their way.


Barcelona have an opportunity to avenge their defeat by Celtic in the fourth round of last seasonâs Uefa Cup. But the legendary Celtic goalscorer, Henrik Larsson, has since left the club - and joined Barca.


Vioxx Withdrawal Causes Concern About FDA

Americans should feel reasonably safe taking government-approved prescription drugs — with a few caveats — even after a popular arthritis medication was pulled from the market, medical experts say. But the problems with Vioxx raise questions about the Food and Drug Administration's safety review process and the length of time it took Merck to pull the drug, observers say.


President George W. Bush named Alberto Gonzales as his choice for attorney general yesterday, picking a close personal friend who has a compelling personal story but who many say


Appunto segreto di Siniscalco Ecco le mie colonne d'Ercole

ROMA - "Io oggi ho spiegato a Berlusconi quali sono le mie colonne d'Ercole. Cosa si puÃ² fare e soprattutto cosa non si puÃ² fare". Lo scontro sul taglio alle tasse e sugli sgravi a favore di imprese e famiglie


Schering-Plough Profit Increased to $517 Million

Schering-Plough said that second-quarter earnings rose sharply, fueled by growing demand for its Zetia and Vytorin cholesterol drugs and treatments for arthritis and allergies.


CAMBRIDGE -- In a movement class at the American Repertory Theatre, the professor gave her students a basic command -- touch your toes -- and everyone lunged forward on the floor. The class overachiever, a petite brunette seated in the front row, extended her fingers, then wrists, then entire forearms past her ankles. Torso folded against the floor, she looked ...


Firewood sales — and prices — are rising in New England and parts of the West this winter, fueled by increasingly expensive oil and kerosene.


Beyonce was the undisputed leader heading into Tuesday's BET Awards.


U.S. retailers are spicing up their  fashion lines with a bit of Latin flavor to attract a  long-neglected but increasingly important group of consumers --  Hispanics.


Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert confronted critics within his own party who fear he may concede too much to Palestinians and urged them on Thursday to seize an opportunity to make peace after 60 years of conflict.


Labour leader rebukes Ottawa for treatment of public servants

HALIFAX (CP) - The federal government's dealings with public servants are failing to set the proper example for private sector employers, the head of the Canadian Labour Congress charged Monday.


A pharmaceutical company issued a nationwide recall yesterday of about 500 bottles of a drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.


ONE major Test win has enabled Australia to unearth a potent new weapon against India ... India. Or, more specifically, Indian fans and critics who get as angry about any loss as they get excited by any victory.


The Pakistani film is a work of great strength and greater restraint.


Race to Bring Tsunami Aid to Aceh Survivors

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia  - The largest peace-time  relief effort in history zeroed in on the remote areas of  northern Sumatra that aid had yet to reach while doctors,  troops and relief workers raced to keep tsunami survivors  alive.


AFRICA/SENEGAL - In attesa della proclamazione ufficiale Ã¨ certa la vittoria al primo turno del Presidente uscente. ÂGli elettori hanno scelto la stabilitÃ Â dicono fonti della Chiesa locale Dakar(Agenzia Fides)- ÂIl Presidente Abdoulaye Wade ha adottato una politica di basso profilo per non incitare gli animi e non suscitate incidenti. Prima di rilasciare una dichiarazione attende la proclamazione ufficiale dei risultati. Prima delle el...


Former HP Chairman to surrender on Thursday

Former Hewlett-Packard Co.  Chairman Patricia Dunn is due to surrender to authorities on Thursday afternoon on felony charges for spying on reporters and company directors, the California attorney general's office said.


Intel rolls out Skulltrail high-end gaming mobo

Dem bones, dem bones Intel has formally launched 'Skulltrail', its two-CPU gaming motherboard that's ready for both AMD's CrossFire and Nvidia's SLI multi-GPU technologies.â¦


SIR ANTHONY OâREILLY is considering a Â£40 million takeover of Royal Doulton in an attempt to improve the performance of Waterford Wedgwood, which he chairs.


Video of execution of British hostage appears on Internet

A video showing British hostage in Iraq, Kenneth Bigley, being beheaded has appeared on the Internet. The news comes amid reports that the engineer made a brief escape, possibly with the help of British intelligence services.


Asian governments must promote clean energy such as wind and solar power to maintain their booming economies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in coming decades, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.


Republicans maintained control of both congressional seats that were up for grabs in special elections Tuesday in Ohio and Virginia, disappointing Democrats who had hoped to extend their gains in the House.


Net income increase 41%, revenue nearly doubles AT&T posted a 41 per cent profit increase in the third quarter, largely attributed to iPhone sales.â¦


Palestinian unity government won't bring peace: Peres

Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres said on Wednesday a Palestinian unity government would be a facade aimed at easing Western economic sanctions rather than a new framework for seeking peace with Israel.


Big moment for Journey at 'Sopranos' end

The songwriters of Journey's power ballad "Don't Stop Believin'" were "jumping up and down" when they learned a few weeks ago it had been licensed for use in the final episode of "The Sopranos."


E' accaduto a Mazzara' Sant'Andrea, nel Messinese


DIMAPUR / GUWAHATI: In a sudden outburst of violence in Northeast, 41 people were killed and about 140 injured in a series of blasts and firing by militants in Nagaland and neighbouring Assam on Sunday.


"We hope both parties can reach an agreement in the forthcoming weeks, though these are complex discussions and there is still much work that needs to be done before that position is reached."  Ford Motor Co. picked India's Tata Motors Ltd. as the top bidder for its Jaguar and Land Rover units, the Detroit automaker said Thursday. Ford has entered into "focused negotiations at a more detailed level" with Tata, meaning it has become the preferred bidder for the storied British automakers, the company said in a statement. "There is still a considerable amount of work to do, and while no final decision has been made, we will proceed with further substantive discussions with Tata Motors over the forthcoming weeks with a view to securing an agreement that is in the best interests of all parties concerned," Lewis Booth, executive vice president of Ford's European units, said in a statement. Read more


Sport: Wimbledon: Henmania rollercoaster ends in five-set defeat to Spain's Feliciano LÃ³pez.


US Senate stays in session to block Bush

The US Senate is holding special one man sessions throughout Christmas and the New Year to prevent President George W. Bush from making appointments without the approval of the Democratic majority.


Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is recuperating from a hernia operation, a spokeswoman confirms.


Confesercenti, negli alberghi calo presenza dal 5 al 20%


U.N.: Liberia Repatriation of 500 a Start

The top U.N. envoy for Liberia on Monday said the return of some 500 Liberians to their villages is the first step in repatriating some 300,000 others who became homeless in 15 years of civil war in this West African nation.


Architecture: A Tower That Sends a Message of Anxiety, Not Ambition

The widely anticipated announcement that Gov. Eliot Spitzer will support the construction of the Freedom Tower may signal an end to any hope that a broad vision can be restored to a tainted project.


Matt Bradley and Viktor Kozlov scored 64 seconds apart early in the third period to lead the Washington Capitals over the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-3 on Wednesday night.


A reminder from the government: check those holiday shopping lists to make sure no recalled children's toys are on them.


Airplane's Toilet Ice Crashes Garden Party

It was an inelegant intruder on a sunny afternoon: a chunk of ice from a jetliner toilet that broke free and slammed into an Austrian family's garden.


Chertoff Nomination Gets Bipartisan Praise

When President Clinton took office, he fired all the U.S. attorneys who had served under his Republican predecessor except one: New Jersey U.S. Attorney Michael Chertoff. Chertoff had won support from a high-profile Democrat, then-Sen. Bill Bradley, who asked that he be kept on.


Germany May Limit Use of Some Euro Coins, Handelsblatt Says

The Bundesbank and the German finance ministry are considering plans to minimize the use of 1 euro-cent and 2 euro-cent coins, Handelsblatt said, citing Wolfgang Soeffner, head of the Bundesbank's cash division.


Ad di Eni: da lunedi' rinegoziazione amichevole su Kashagan


The number of Americans filing new  claims for jobless benefits edged down by 2,000 last week, the  government said on Thursday in a report showing stability in  the pace of layoffs.


Strahan to Return to Giants for 15th Season

Michael Strahan expects to play in the teamâs regular-season opener Sunday, Sept. 9, against the Cowboys in Dallas.


Vonage Hopes New Services Will Improve Prospects

Troubled voice-over-IP provider Vonage is rolling out new products and services in a bid to reverse its downward spiral.


Major concern if North Korea launches long-range missile: US

The United States warned that it would be a major international concern if North Korea launched a long-range missile, amid reports Pyongyang may be preparing to test-fire the weapon.


December Construction Spending Up, Tops Target

U.S. construction spending rose 1.1  percent in December, topping expectations, as private  residential spending jumped to a record high, a government  report showed on Tuesday.


What I learned about security, privacy and Apple

First, thanks for the great comments on yesterday's post about Apple and the hard disk of my MacBook. People were universally positive and helpful, and I can say I really learned some really important things as a result of the discussion. First, the cost of the data on the hard disk swamps the value of the value of the disk and even the value of the computer. There was source code on the computer, and other information, which if it fell into the wrong hands, could cause some serious problems for me. I have no agreement with Apple that covers the security or privacy of the data. As far as I know they think they own the contents of the disk as well as the disk itself. The experience I had with them actually makes me think they probably do feel its theirs. This from a company that takes the security of its own private information very seriously, they seem to have almost no regard for the security of its customers' information. You have no control over when a hard disk will crash, or any foreknowledge of when it's even likely to crash. So there's no way to protect against this kind of security issue. And that's what it is. What kind of sense does it make to invest in firewalls, and of what value is Apple's claim that Macs are inherently more secure, when all the data on one of my computers is now completely out of my control forever? I'm not so concerned about the privacy issues, but I could imagine that other people might be. And if identity thieves are not aware of this backdoor way to get access to private information, how long before they are? Security experts always warn us that obscurity is not a good strategy for security. So what to do?  Basically I've given up on trying to get Apple to do the right thing and give me my disk back. Some people at the Emeryville store are well-itentioned, and are just naive about the problems that can come when you trust people with all your data. Others just don't care. Either way it seems unlikely that I'm going to get it back, and even if I do, it's been out of my control for too long.  I'm going to go through the tedious job of changing the passwords on all my sensitive online accounts. That was overdue anyway. And next time a laptop blows its hard disk, I'm either going to replace it myself and shred the old disk, the same way I'd shred any sensitive documents before throwing them out, or just throw away the whole computer. I know this isn't green, but there seems to be no other course that's anything close to secure. And always be aware that you could lose a laptop, or it could be stolen. So far it seems that this is not yet an identity theft concern, but you can't be sure, and it won't be long before it is.  Thanks again for all the good info, advice and vibe.


The billionaire owner of retail group Arcadia today earned himself a massive Â£460m bonus, after the company repaid its entire Â£808m debt, four years ahead of schedule.


Tyco Swings to Profit, Warns on Estimates

Manufacturing conglomerate Tyco International Ltd. said Monday that it swung to a profit in the fourth quarter from a year-ago loss, but the company guided below consensus estimates for the first quarter of fiscal 2005.


Australia captain Adam Gilchrist warns India could bounce back from defeat.


Morgan Stanley yesterday said third-quarter profit sank 17 percent, as the number two US investment bank was forced to write down nearly $1 billion worth of loans amid the summer's global credit crisis.


Ha accelerato per evitare un posto di blocco dei carabinieril'auto si Ã¨ ribaltata uccidendo la 26enne che viaggiava con lui                                          Milano, non si ferma all'alt nello schianto muore una ragazza


Stressed mole-rats hold clues to human infertility

A bizarre hairless rodent living  underground in Africa may offer clues about the links between  stress and human infertility, scientists said on Monday.


The proposed takeover of Manchester United by the American billionaire Malcolm Glazer collapsed last night when it emerged that the club's major shareholder, John Magnier


Treasuries Deflated, Consumption Holds Up

Treasuries prices trimmed overnight gains on Friday after data on U.S. retail sales showed underlying strength in consumption heading into the  fourth quarter.


Cleric Keeps Grip on Najaf Shrine, Even While Saying He'll Yield It

Moktada al-Sadr's aide said he was waiting for an inventory of the shrine to be carried out before he could hand over the keys.


Treatment of Lupus May Raise Cervical Cancer Risk

NEW YORK  - Women with the autoimmune  disorder systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) seem to have a  heightened risk for cervical cancer when they're been treated  with the immune-suppressing drug cyclophosphamide, according to  a new study.


Sri Lanka kills chickens suspected of bird flu

Health authorities in Sri Lanka have revealed that eight people recently died from a virus which showed symptoms similar to bird flu.


New Planets could advance search for Life

Astronomers in Europe and the United States have found two new planets about 20 times the size of Earth beyond the solar system. The discovery might be a giant leap forward in


With the rise in prescription drug abuse, three federal agencies issued guidelines earlier this year for disposing of medications without harming the environment.


'Big Papa' Accused of Giving Stolen Gift

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - Instead of impressing "Honey Bunny" on Christmas morning with a 42-inch plasma television, "Big Papa" is facing a charge of theft.


Denis Macshane Welcomes Macedonian Referendum Decision

UK Europe Minister, Denis MacShane, has welcomed the decision of the Macedonian people in Sundayâs referendum. âThis is a clear signal that Macedonia wants to continue on its path towards full membership


RBS-led bid for ABN Amro wins Dutch approval

A 98-billion dollar (71 billion euro) bid for Dutch bank ABN Amro from a three-member consortium led by the Royal Bank of Scotland won the approval Monday of Dutch Finance Minister Wouter Bos.


Indian court grants bail in sex video case

NEW DELHI, India--Avnish Bajaj, chief executive officer of eBay Indian subsidiary Baazee.com was released on bail by local courts Tuesday, the company said.


MORE than 100 tourists on diving holidays were missing on islands off southern Thailand following today's tsunamis, about 70 of them in the famed Emeral Cave, a tourist official said.


(Article Central) Apple has quietly updated its iPod software to prevent songs purchased on RealNetworks' online music store from being played on some of its popular MP3 players.


La libertà di Priebke e altre storie dei blog

L'ex ufficiale delle Ss libero per potersi recare a lavoro, l'aeroporto di Milano invaso dalle lepri, i flipper anni '70 e i libri. I vostri post


At Least 125 Killed in Blast at Baghdad Market

BAGHDAD, Feb. 3 -- A suicide bomber detonated more than a ton of explosives in a market in central Baghdad late Saturday afternoon, killing at least 125 people and wounding 300 in the deadliest single bombing in the capital since the war started.


Raines: Fannie Mae Board Meets, CEO Shakeup Possible

Will he stay or will he go? Franklin Raines still has his job as chief executive of Fannie Mae (nyse: FNM - news - people ), but an executive shakeup was on the agenda when the mortgage giant's board met Sunday.


Hamburger chain Wendy's International Inc.  on Monday slashed its 2007 earnings forecast and said it would explore a possible sale of the company instead of other restructuring options.


Iâve Been in That Club, Just Not in Real Life

A Web site created by MTV promises users a virtual visit to the clubs of the Lower East Side. Is it a chance to party or some kind of sell-out?


com October 29, 2004, 10:41 AM PT. This priority retains its ranking at number five as more and more companies deploy Web Services to share business logic, data and processes with each other and with clients.


Iran says to get missile system from Russia: report

Iran's defense minister said on  Wednesday that Iran had agreed to buy an S-300 surface-to-air  missile system from Russia, Iranian media reported.


PIKEVILLE, Ky. - Sometimes true stories do have happy endings. That's the case for a Kentucky man and his long-lost Valentine who were separated by circumstances more than 50 years ago only to be reunited in their golden years.


Police radio transcripts from the night of a deadly tiger attack revealed a chaotic scene at the San Francisco Zoo as zookeepers struggled to sedate the animal and medics refused to enter until they knew they would be safe.


AROUND THE HORN: Bad day for shortstops: Larkin, Vizquel out

Larkin received a telephone call at his Florida home from Reds general manager Dan O'Brien and the message was succinct and clear: "We are not offering you a contract for 2005.


There could be enough computing ability in just one brain cell to allow humans and animals to feel, a study suggests.


JAKARTA : President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed concern on Monday over the deaths of six people in Babakan Madang, Bogor.


Experts are set to make a significant announcement on the future of stem cell research  in Scotland.


"YOU'RE going to get the sack," chanted the visiting Arsenal fans to under-pressure Newcastle boss Graeme Souness as the Gunners fired to within five points of Premiership leaders Chelsea.


"Il fatto non sussiste" dice al processo di Torino il legale del club bianconero, che pretende "pari dignitÃ  scientifica" per le perizie di parte. TORINO, 18 novembre 2004 - Assoluzione della Juve dall'accusa


Philip Agee, ex spy who exposed CIA, dies in Havana

Philip Agee, a former CIA spy who exposed its undercover operations in Latin America in a 1975 book, died in Havana, the Cuban Communist Party newspaper Granma said on Wednesday.


Jason Giambi was dropped Tuesday from the New York Yankees' roster for their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Twins.


Fox, Viacom, CBS and NBC are holding talks about buiding a rival to YouTube to host their online content. Any deal is still a long way off, however, the Wall Street Journal reports.


A purported cease-fire between al-Qaeda and Iraq's leading Sunni insurgent group could be bad news for the U.S.


Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko accuses Russia of hindering the inquiry into his poisoning.


Online retailer Amazon.com Inc said on  Thursday it reached a deal to buy digital audio books provider  Audible Inc for about $300 million, aiming to bolster its audio  download offerings.


Secondo Rossi, poi Melandri. Quinto posto per Hayden


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Nevada election officials have launched an investigation into allegations that a Republican-led voter registration drive improperly disposed of forms it collected from potential Democratic voters.


Islamic militants in Iraq claim to have killed 12 Nepalese migrant workers who were kidnapped last month on their way to low-level reconstruction jobs there.


UPDATE 3-Spanish officials condemn racism at England game

Spain's government and soccer federation have condemned racist chanting during a friendly in Madrid between Spain and England, blaming a small group of fans for behaviour that has caused outrage in Britain.


Cure rate tops 90 percent for most thyroid cancers

Thyroid cancer, a disease that afflicts about 23,600 people in the United States each year, usually is curable, except for a rare variety that is among the deadliest of all tumors.


General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. continued to lose market share during November as overall sales of new cars and trucks dropped nearly three percent.


In case you have not heard, Microsoft just upped the ante in the digital music war when it launched its Windows Media Player 10 and its beta online music store this month.


Bush Has Solid Lead in N.M. After Canvass

President Bush has kept his lead in New Mexico after the last county in the state to certify votes from the election completed its canvass Tuesday.


An articulated lorry crashes into a house in County Down after a collision with another lorry.


ABC News 4 Die in Attack on Iraqi National Guard HQ

Margaret Hassan, said to be a British-born Iraqi national, the director of CARE International's operation in Iraq is seen in this image made from video footage made on May 20, 2003.


Economy Steady But Job Growth Moderate, Giving Fodder to Kerry and ...

The latest snapshot shows an economy that has returned to a moderate economic expansion of about 3 percent. At this pace, the economy is not growing fast enough to create large numbers of jobs


Moore expects "onslaught" to follow "SiCKO" release

BELLAIRE, Michigan  - Michael Moore thinks he has made an even-handed movie about health care that should appeal to the civic-mindedness and decency of all Americans.


Chelsea continued their great start to the Champions League with a third straight victory in the competition. Their 2-0 win over Roman Abramovich's other business interest CSKA Moscow was not the prettiest


Departing CEO cites differences with Chairman Barry Lam over contract manufacturer's stratgeic direction.


COLIN MONTGOMERIE let slip a festive cash bonanza after finishing a poor fourth in the Target World Challenge in California. Monty, who started the day two ahead of the field, ended three


US scientists David Gross, David Politzer and Frank Wilczek have won the 2004 Nobel Prize for physics. They have been honoured for their insights into the deep structure of matter - the materials that build atoms and the forces that hold them together.


Sen. Clinton delays decision on 2008 bid

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday she won't make a decision about running for president until after the first of the year.


CAIRO, Egypt -- A videotape posted on Islamic Web site purportedly showed a man who identified himself as himself as British hostage Kenneth Bigley pleading for British Prime Minister Tony Blair to help save his life.


India Dismisses Australia for 93 to Win Final Test

India's bowlers, led by off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, dismissed Australia for 93 in less than two hours to win the fourth and final cricket Test by 13 runs in Mumbai.


On June 10, 2004, America lost one of its most influential and beloved musicians of all time: Ray Charles Robinson. A respectable tribute, âRayâ is a biopic profiling the life of the late Ray Charles, played here by Jamie Foxx.


Kobe Bryant had 34 points and eight rebounds, Lamar Odom just missed a triple-double, and the Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 106-99 on Sunday night for their fifth win in six games.


Microsoft Eyes Deal With Sony in Digital Music Push

Bill Gates hints at possible partnership with giant electronics company.


The FTC is set to investigate word-of-mouth advertising in which paid shills pretend to be average consumers. In Game|Life.


Emporio Armani, Gucci put perfume first in womenswear

Scent of a woman came before sight of her  at the spring and summer shows of Gucci and Emporio Armani on  Wednesday, as both designers took the opportunity to show the  audience advertisements for their latest perfumes.


Owen winning battle to be fit to face Wales

Michael Owen is on track to be fit for England's World Cup qualifier against Wales, England team officials said.


NEW YORK, June 14  /PRNewswire/ -- There's traditional retail, and then there's Space NK.


Jim Edmonds hits walkoff homer to give Cardinals win and force ...

Jim Edmonds skipped around the bases, jumping into a cluster of St. Louis Cardinals waiting for him at home plate. Now, waiting for all of them is Roger Clemens in an all-or-nothing Game 7


Net income for the worldâs No. 2 hamburger chain rose to $49 million as the stalwart Whopper, the new Homestyle Melt and promotions lifted global sales at stores open at least a year.


Lleyton Hewitt beats Joachim Johansson in straight sets to reach his second US Open final.


Stars set to party at Grammys while sales slide

The biggest stars of the music  world are gathering in Los Angeles for Sunday's Grammy Awards,  while the business slides deeper into the abyss.


Cuban leader Fidel Castro, looking notably better than he did when last seen almost three weeks ago, happily greeted Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez during a brief visit aired on state television Friday.


Chelsea's Ukrainian striker Andrei Shevchenko has given a strong hint he may leave the English champions, saying his style of play does not suit manager Jose Mourinho.


Cape Air pilot back in the air after probe of taxiway landing

Federal aviation officials said they have closed, without punishment, an investigation into a June 22 incident when a Cape Air pilot landed her plane on a taxiway at Logan International Airport instead of the adjacent runway.


Phoenix killings spark serial killer scare

People aren't going out alone at night anymore. Co-workers are walking to their cars in pairs in the evenings. Parents aren't letting their children out of their sight.


Conference Urges Iraq To Involve Opposition

Representatives of two dozen nations and international organizations attending a conference on the future of Iraq pressed the country's interim government


Negotiators from the United Auto Workers union and General Motors are due back at the negotiating table Tuesday morning, as the impact of the strike is expected to start spreading to other workers the day after 73,000 union members went on strike against the nation's largest automaker.


Beaches, constant sunshine, and Chargers football -- what more could an investor ask for? Uh wait, where's the business?


Shares gain as investors shrug off Q2 caution

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- National Semiconductor reported fiscal first-quarter sales in line with its previously reduced targets Thursday, but the chipmaker said inventory adjustments will continue to sink sales during the second quarter.


INNSBRUCK, Austria - It wasn't "Snakes on a Plane," but an Austrian Airlines jet made an unscheduled stop Friday after a passenger sneaked a hamster aboard and the rodent escaped.


Russian Is Found Guilty In String of 48 Slayings

MOSCOW, Oct. 24 -- A Russian man known as the "Chessboard Killer" because he wanted to commit a murder for each of the 64 squares on the chessboard was convicted Wednesday of killing 48 people, most of them in a Moscow park.


Militants appear to have planned their seizure of a Russian school carefully, starting months earlier and sneaking weapons into the building in advance. Still, some of the raiders may not have known what they were getting into and were appalled to find they were holding children hostage.


MySpace finds 29,000 sex offenders among its users, says N.C. official

North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper says MySpace has found 29,000 registered sex offenders among its users -- more than four times the number MySpace said in May it had uncovered.


Steinbrenner Sends Yanks a Message, Actually Quite a Few

eorge Steinbrenner, the principal owner and self-appointed motivational master of the Yankees, went to work early yesterday to help his players cope with the aftermath of the worst loss in franchise history.


SARS enters host cells via "fatty rafts": study

The SARS virus, which spread to many countries around the world in 2003 killing about 800 people, invades its victims using "fatty rafts" on the cell membrane, Chinese scientists have found.


15 Iraqi Political Groups Call for Delaying Elections

Fifteen political groups called today for a six-month postponement of elections scheduled for Jan. 30, giving a huge boost to a movement largely led by Sunni Arabs aimed at delaying the vote.


People tune in to the MTV Video Music Awards to watch outrageous spectacles, great performances and hilarious surprises.


Scott and Els relieved to be in contention in Singapore

Defending champion Adam Scott and   three-times major winner Ernie Els arrived in Asia for this   week's Singapore Open with big reputations and both will be   happy to have negotiated the first round firmly in contention.


Steve Wilkos, the bald bodyguard from the Jerry Springer Show, is due to launch his own talk show in the US.


SILVERSTONE, England  - Former champion Jacques  Villeneuve trumped Ralf Schumacher's return from injury with  Formula One's comeback of the year on Wednesday.


Detroit ended its NFL record 24-game away losing streak Sunday afternoon, rallying to beat the mistake-prone Chicago Bears 20-16 in Chicago.


Police appeal to the UK's road hauliers to find a hit-and-run lorry driver after a collision which killed a boy of 10.


Publix will not offer flu shots after Saturday, and that may be good news for local health departments. The Lakeland-based supermarket chain announced it will add its vaccine supply to the 14.


Steven Gerrard has called on the Anfield faithful to get behind the team, but also to be patient in the critical clash with Olympiacos at Anfield tonight.


NFL Game Summary - Denver At Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL -- Byron Leftwich completed just 8-of-16 passes for 120 yards, but threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Ernest Wilford as Jacksonville hung on to beat Denver, 7-6, in a low-scoring affair at Alltel Stadium.


Authorities were investigating Tuesday whether a Taser stun gun police used to try to subdue a man who doused himself in gasoline caused him to ignite in flames.


Tinsel Cinema Brings Bollywood Abroad on Demand

A Falls Church start-up is hoping that Bollywood's lavish song and dance spectacles will add rhythm to its bid to become a breakout hit in the budding video-on-demand industry.


U.S. nuclear envoy on surprise trip to North Korea

The U.S. envoy to nuclear talks with North Korea arrived in Pyongyang on Thursday to discuss the next steps under a disarmament deal, a surprise trip analysts said showed both sides were eager for swift progress.


Powerful storms race across upper Midwest

Several towns were under flood warnings Thursday after powerful storms raced across the upper Midwest, toppling trees and power lines and bringing so much rain that one community was split in two by flooding.


My breakdown was a 'breakthrough': Carey

Singer Mariah Carey has finally spoken out about her nervous breakdown, describing it as a "breakthrough" for her.


Il portiere della Juve dall'allenamento a "Pitti Uomo"


The delivery of 4,200 Mercedes-Benz cars from automaker DaimlerChrysler AG was held up in January due to a defective Bosch diesel fuel pump, a company spokesman said Monday.


German savings bank buys regional bank LBB

The German savings bank federation DSGV on Friday bought the regional Landesbank Berlin (LBB) for 4.62 billion euros (6.1 billion dollars), ending years of uncertainty over its future.


Bengals Save Their Pride With Monday Win

Now that they've won their first Monday night game in a dozen years, are the Cincinnati Bengals capable of something even more unexpected? Chad Johnson is convinced of it.


The writing on Bethlehem's wall: British artist seeks to lure tourists

The guerrilla artist known as Banksy and others draw murals on the controversial barrier to boost tourism in a city still struggling economically.


Pentagon trying to pin down when materiel disappeared

The Pentagon has begun reviewing old satellite images of a weapons facility south of Baghdad to see whether analysts can determine when nearly 380


Skype Asks FCC to Force Open Mobile Networks

Skype Ltd. is looking to a 1968 ruling by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to open up the country's mobile phone industry for "unlocked" devices and third-party applications-- such as Skype.


GlaxoSmithKline to slash jobs in bid to cure falling profits

British pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline said Wednesday it would cut jobs and costs, after third-quarter profits slid on poor sales of diabetes pill Avandia and fierce competition from generic drugs.


Chelsea confirmed Thursday that skipper John Terry has had a second brain scan after being knocked unconscious in the League Cup final -- but insisted there was no cause for concern over the defender.


French customs officials seize more than 650 smuggled artefacts, some up to one million years old.


Strand Fights for Funds: Alliance May Rally for Stormwater Help

By Lisa Fleisher, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C.  Mar. 6--An alliance of coastal communities along the Grand Strand could band together to request around $120 million in federal funding to address the problem of stormwater runoff.


Big rabbits are sought as food for N. Korea

EBERSWALDE, Germany -- Few people raise bigger rabbits than Karl Szmolinsky, who has been producing long-eared whoppers since 1964. His favorite breed, German gray giants, are the size of a full-grown beagle and so fat they can barely hop.


Winning Battles In The Prostate Cancer War

And while one in six men will get the disease during his lifetime, only one in 32 will die from it. The death rate for prostate cancer is declining, cancer experts note, due to developments that range from


Opposition activists have brought many towns and cities in Bangladesh to a halt, the day after 18 people died in explosions at a political rally.


Boeing says it delivered 114 commercial jets between April and June, its highest total since 2001.


LONDON - Eight suspects, including a man the United States calls a senior al-Qaida figure, appeared in court under heavy guard yesterday as police investigated their alleged terrorism plots.


La norma e' contenuta nel decreto 'milleproroghe'


Verizon Expands Ultra-Fast FiOS Internet Service to 4 More North Texas Cities

IRVING, Texas, March 2  /PRNewswire/ -- Anything Verizon customers in Argyle, Bartonville, Copper Canyon and Justin want to do on the Internet -- from gaming to movies to video conferencing to Web surfing, e-mail and shopping -- just got easier and faster than ever.


Manchester United supporters have reacted angrily to news that the club could be bought out by Malcolm Glazer. The club confirmed on Monday it had received a takeover approach, thought to be from the American businessman.


L'incremento medio sara' quest'anno del 33%


British researchers warn that the proliferation of power-hungry devices is demanding more energy.


Jesi, 23:51 - VOLLEY DONNE, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: BERGAMO ALLA FINAL FOUR

La Foppapedretti Bergamo si è qualificata per la Final Four di Champions League femminile di ...


As seminary enrollment has sagged, Chicago's Catholic Church is trying to recruit priests who reflect the diversity of their flock


Tutto messo a soqquadro, ma per ora nulla risulta rubato


Enrico Bernardo, world's best sommelier, thanks to a Gewurztraminer

In the beginning, Enrico Bernardo set out to be a cook. But a fragrant 1985 vintage Gewurztraminer he sipped nine years ago during a trip to Alsace in eastern France, helped the young Italian discover his talent for wine.


Former Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan said on Monday there is an increased risk of a recession but cautioned that the Fed must still be on guard for a rise in inflation.


Brown's freeze-out complete as last ally is forced out

TONY Blair completed his systematic assault on Gordon Brownâs political base yesterday, exiling Douglas Alexander, the Chancellorâs ally, from Westminster.


Gentleman's Club Challenges Nude Ordinance

BOISE, Idaho - A city ordinance bans complete nudity at all gentleman's clubs, but one has challenged that ordinance by distributing pencils and sketch pads to patrons during "art night." The ordinance does give nudity exclusions for artistic displays which include dance, ballet and dramatic performances, so every Monday and Tuesday, the club encourages customers to sketch the models as they perform nude routines.


Rights Case Against Pinochet Can Proceed - Court

Murder charges against former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet in a major human rights case can proceed, an appeals court said on Monday in an unprecedented ruling immediately appealed to the Supreme Court.


Gunmen have seized three foreign workers in Nigeria's unruly southern oil region, police said Monday.


The remains of Pierre de Brazza, 19th century French explorer and founder of modern day Congo, are exhumed in Algeria.


Timetable fixed for inquest due to start on October 2.


Il velivolo era decollato da Foligno, nel Perugino


HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Jan. 4 - Some players seem destined to make a statement in big games, and some seem to shy from the moment.


European shares sank on Friday, weighed by Wall Street's lower close and new interest rate concerns, but pleasing numbers from Richemont and ThyssenKrupp helped limit market losses.


Dubai company in possible Liverpool takeover bid

Premiership giants Liverpool are moving closer to a takeover which could propel them back in among English football's financial heavyweights.


U.S. stocks struggled to make gains on  Tuesday as oil prices rose and investors feared economic  fallout from Hurricane Ivan as it roared into the Gulf of  Mexico toward a possible landfall in the United States.


CARLOS MOYA's Grand Slam high came in Paris and he fleetingly became the world No.1 on a court in California. But it was in Spain, before his own people, performing with resplendent self-possession and authority


Sen. Clinton urges Iraqi PM Maliki be replaced

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen.  Hillary Clinton on Wednesday urged Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri  al-Maliki be replaced because he was unable to resolve  differences between warring political factions.


AMD sketches out new high-end, low-end chips

Consumer electronics, new chips and name calling were all on tap at Friday's AMD analyst meeting.


SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO - Four British citizens who were released from Guantanamo Bay are suing the US government for $10 million US each.


Stop Being Stupid and You'll Make More Money

To be blunt: Stop being stupid, and you'll make more money.


Geoff Ogilvy wins for the 11th straight time at the Accenture Match Play Championship, giving him a chance to defend his title in Sunday's 36-hole championship match against Henrik Stenson.


Postseason, Once Again, Will Start in the West

For the sixth time in their checkered history, the Jets are preparing for a playoff game west of the Mississippi.


Finance Office of Disease Control Agency Is Slipshod, Report Says

The finance office of the C.D.C is plagued with inefficiency, consultants have concluded.


No 10 says the PM believes in law "based on British values" after the Archbishop of Canterbury's  Sharia law comments.


Afghan President Karzai Rejects Call to Resign

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has dismissed a call that he resign as unconstitutional, but said his challengers had the right to make the demand.


Lions return star nearly steals Garrard's turn in spotlight

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars did everything you should do to protect an inexperienced quarterback. They ran the ball well, limiting his chances for mistakes.


Pakistan, India Begin Anti-Nuclear Talks

Pakistani and Indian negotiators opened talks Tuesday on how to avoid an accidental nuclear war between the two South Asian rivals, the foreign ministry said.


ARKALYK, Kazakhstan Oct 23, 2004 - A US-Russian crew spent its last scheduled day on the International Space Station on Saturday, saying goodbyes to their replacements and catching up on sleep ahead of a 3 1/2 hour ride back to Earth strapped inside


Nike Inc.  boosted its quarterly dividend by 25 percent on Monday, citing strong cash flow and growth prospects as the world's biggest athletic shoe company has racked up record revenue and soaring profits the past few years.


Old-Car Itch? Here's a Club to Scratch It

A member of the Classic Car Club simply checks out, for a day or a weekend, one of the dozens of classic and sports cars that the club maintains and garages in the city.


2 U.S. Pilots Charged in Air Collision Over Brazil

Two U.S. pilots were charged yesterday by Brazilian police in connection with a collision over the Amazon jungle that left 154 people dead, authorities said. It was the worst aviation accident in the country's history.


Microsoft Unveils News Version of MSN TV

Microsoft Corp. introduced on Tuesday a new version of its Internet TV service, seeking to broaden its appeal beyond a relatively small base of older, computer-phobic users.


Ericsson returns to quarterly profit as world markets show growth

Swedish telecommunications equipment maker Ericsson reported a return to net profit in the third quarter, lifted by healthy growth in its international markets.


Margaret Hassan, who works for charity Care International, was taken hostage while on her way to work in Baghdad. Here are the main events since her kidnapping.


Empoli, 16:57 - CALCIO, EMPOLI: LAVORO IN PALESTRA E TATTICA SUL CAMPO

Allenamento mattutino per l'Empoli in vista della gara di domenica prossima contro il Livorno.


Woods drawn with 1999 Open winner Lawrie

Tiger Woods was drawn on Monday with Paul Lawrie, the last European winner of a major, for the first two rounds of the 136th British Open which starts on Thursday.


Golden Globes scrapped for "press conference"

Striking Hollywood writers scored twin victories on Monday by forcing Golden Globe Award sponsors to cancel their traditional star-studded telecast and by reaching a deal to put writers back to work at Tom Cruise's film company.


American soldier gets 8 years for abusing prisoners at Abu Ghraib

The highest-ranking US soldier charged in the Abu Ghraib prison case was sentenced Thursday to eight years in prison, the severest punishment so far in the scandal that broke in April with the publication of photos and video showing


Palestinian minister accuses Israel's releasing prisoners as ...

Palestinian minister for prisoners affairs Hisham Abdel Razeq said Monday that the Israeli decision to release 170 Palestinian prisoners was a unilateral step and only for "public relations".


Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota underwent surgery on Wednesday, a source said, after suffering what a doctor called "symptoms of a stroke." The actions prompted concerns about his fellow Democrats' razor-thin majority in the incoming Senate.


Europe's main stock markets rose on Friday, driven higher by the automaking sector despite overnight losses on Wall Street.


India denies Gilchrist fairytale cricket end

The broad bat of Indian opener Virender Sehwag denied retiring Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist a fairytale finish to his Test career on Monday as the fourth Test here ended in a tame draw.


Indonesia to Host Tsunami Summit Next Week

Indonesia said Friday it would host an  international tsunami summit on Jan. 6, aimed at garnering more  emergency aid for the disaster hit Indian Ocean region and  discuss future reconstruction needs.


US Chief Justice Rehnquist Has Thyroid Cancer

William H. Rehnquist, the US chief justice since 1986, is suffering from thyroid cancer, a Supreme Court spokesman said. Rehnquist, 80, ``was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital on Friday, Oct.


A German computer security firm has defended its decision to hire the self-confessed author of the Sasser worm.


UK Launch of Apple iPhone Set for September?

PC Advisor understands that the Apple iPhone will launch in the U.K. in September 2007. But despite reports, O2 says it has not yet reached agreement with Apple to be the U.K. launch partner.


Chief Justice Argues for 'Vital Legislation' to Raise Pay for Federal Judges

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. renewed his call for a pay raise for federal judges and pledged new cooperation with the other branches of government in his year-end report on the federal judiciary.


Oprah effect brings microlending to Main Street

The credit crisis may be fouling up billion-dollar takeover deals, but if you're a poor African seamstress who needs a loan for a new sewing machine, you could not ask for a better borrowing market to expand your business.


Among the tales of depravity and violence that dominate this year's Academy Awards race sits the bright and shining "Ratatouille." A rat never seemed so sanitized.


UN remembers Iraq staff, a year after bombing

GENEVA: Tears flowed as the United Nations marked the first anniversary yesterday of the bombing that shattered its Baghdad headquarters.


Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks said Friday it will buy Harmonix Music Systems Inc., a developer of music-themed video games, for $175 million in cash.


One in 12 people should be taking a drug to prevent diabetes, researchers estimate.


Spurs goals are not just a fantasy for Brown

Tottenham midfielders sit alongside Newcastle defenders and Birmingham strikers as the least desirable components of a fantasy football team.


Sterling hits a 14-year high against the dollar amid speculation that UK interest rates will rise in the New Year.


LONDON  One British soldier was killed and another wounded during fighting with Iraqi militia forces in the southern Iraq on Tuesday, the British army said.


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Publishers Change Definition of Marriage

State Board of Education member Terri Leo, from Spring, Texas, speaks during a meeting of the board on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, in Austin, Texas.


Iran, Saudi alert to "enemy" plots: Ahmadinejad

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree that Muslim nations should be alert to efforts by enemies to divide their ranks, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said after his first official trip to the kingdom, Iranian media reported on Sunday.


Messina, 14:41 - CALCIO, MESSINA; CAVASIN: STRADA SALVEZZA LUNGA

Alberto Cavasin debutta sulla panchina del Messina e lo fa affrontando domani la Reggina in una sfid...