England Under-21 coach Peter Taylor hailed Wayne Rooney as the standard-bearer for a new generation of domestic talent. Taylor believes it is up to the country's other best young players to follow Rooney's lead.


Milano, 18:11 - CALCIO, INTER: MOLTE NOVITA' A ISTANBUL

Molti cambi in corso nell'Inter in vista della gara di mercoledÃ¬ a Istanbul con il Fenerbahce. Centr...


Exxon claim is fraction of asset freeze: Venezuela

Venezuela minimized the compensation it owes Exxon Mobil Corp for an oil project on Thursday, the latest volley in hard-ball negotiations that have prompted a threat to stop sending America oil.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez took his verbal battle with the United States to the floor of the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, calling President Bush "the devil."


Bush: U.S. Must Stay in Iraq After Election

Under pressure to start bringing  U.S. troops home from Iraq after Sunday's election, President  Bush said on Saturday that the U.S. mission must keep going to  help the new government get its footing.


Palestinians get first full wages in 17 months

President Mahmoud Abbas's emergency government paid Palestinian Authority workers, excluding some 19,000 who report to Hamas, their first full wages in 17 months on Wednesday.


More American Women Have HPV Than Previously Thought

More than one-third of American women are infected by human papilloma virus (HPV), which in rare cases can lead to cervical cancer, by the time they are 24 years old, according to a study being published today.


Video Game Let Players Command Kerry Swift Boat

A video game company hopes to cash in on the publicity surrounding Sen. John Kerry's Vietnam service by sending players on a simulation of the Swift Boat mission that won the Democratic presidential candidate the Silver Star.


Miles of demonstrators carrying anti-Bush placards and chanting "RNC get out of town" and "no more war" flowed past Madison Square Garden on Sunday in a mostly peaceful protest


Tradition and Modern Life Merge at Portal to Sanaa's Old City

SANAA, Yemen It is 4 p.m. when Sanaa's Old City shakes off its lunchtime doldrums. Greeting its revival are the cries of vendors and a cascade of car horns, rare channels for unadulterated freedom of expression in the Arab world.


As the Notting Hill Carnival enters its final day, police say they are pleased with how it has gone so far. About 250,000 people took to the streets on Sunday - more than double the first day last year - to celebrate 40 years of the west London event.


Sirius Subscriptions Up After Stern Deal

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., whose recent deal with radio "shock jock" Howard Stern rocked the broadcasting world, Tuesday said its subscription list has exceeded the 700,000 mark.


The controversial game publisher pulls the plug on a game, for now.


Rocca holds talks with Indian officials on broadening hi-tech trade

Leading Indian and US officials were due here to discuss the nuts and bolts of an agreement to expand cooperation in nuclear and strategic areas, the US embassy said.


As the flu-vaccine shortage began, Canada quickly emerged as a potential life buoy. Ujjal Dosanjh, Canada's Health Minister, personally phoned Tommy Thompson, the US Secretary of Health and Human Services, and


Oracle Vs. PeopleSoft: Diary Of A Takeover

NEW YORK - Oracle announced early Saturday morning that more than 60% of PeopleSoft investors had tendered their shares to the company, letting Oracle continue its fight in the takeover battle for PeopleSoft, a battle that has lasted 17 months to date.


BoSox, Astros Play for Crucial Game 4 Wins

The Boston Red Sox entered this AL championship series hoping to finally overcome their bitter rivals from New York following a heartbreaking seven-game defeat last October. Instead, they've been reduced to trying to prevent the Yankees from completing a humiliating sweep in their own ballpark.


Amputates vestigial home broadband tentacle Cable and Wireless has fired off letters to Bulldog broadband customers telling them they will be cut off in less than a month because it doesn't want them dangling around anymore.â¦


Considering a career change? Take this simple test to find your true talent and matching colleges. Start your future today.


Heat rout short-handed Nets in Shaq's debut

The greatest center in Miami history isn't sure that adding Shaquille O'Neal to the Heat lineup this season makes them a sure thing for the NBA Finals.


Ahmadinejad spars with U.S. policy heavyweights

After railing against U.S. global  dominance at the United Nations this week, hard-line Iranian  President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad appeared with some of his  most-prominent American critics to debate issues including  Iran's nuclear program and his denial of the Holocaust.


Belgian authorities destroy two Asian eagles infected with bird flu found at Brussels airport.


Company says its mobile phone display is the thinnest ever.


It's a Vision thing Home Box Office, maker of The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Entourage and Curb Your Enthusiasm, is to supply content to BT Vision, the video on demand service from BT, along with Universal, which will provide access to their library of music videos.â¦


Bigley, who was kidnapped in Iraq 18 days ago, may have been handed over to another militant group, his brother Paul told Sky News television on Monday.


by STEVE HARTSOE  RALEIGH, N.C. - Lenovo Inc. recalled about 205,000 laptop computer batteries worldwide Thursday, warning that they could overheat and cause a fire.  The battery recall was the second for the company in the past six months and comes as Lenovo, the world's No.


Goalkeeper Barthez helps France tie Ireland

Goalkeeper Fabien Barthez became a hero as France held Ireland 0-0 in their World Cup Group Four qualifier on Saturday. It was the third straight draw for France on its home ground since Raymond Domenech became coach in July.


Brema, 22:49 - CALCIO, UEFA: WERDER BREMA-AJAX 3-0

Il Werder Brema ha battuto l'Ajax Amsterdam per 3-0 in una partita dei 16/i di finale della Coppa Ue...


Sudan may have to grant autonomy to Darfur to bring peace to the vast region where 1.4 million people have been displaced by fighting and 50,000 have died, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said on Friday.


Strain Is Seen in Giuliani Ties With President

Former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani had a Christmas dinner at the White House on Sunday night, and he attended with one goal in mind: to apologize to


AFRICA/CIAD - ÂNon abbiamo scelta: Ã¨ un nostro preciso dovere di cristiani intervenire a salvare i nostri fratelli islamiciÂ dice lÂArcivescovo di NÂDjamena commentando la presenza di 200mila rifugiati del Darfur in Ciad Roma (Agenzia Fides)- ÂOperiamo in una situazione non facile ma la speranza per un futuro migliore non ci ha mai abbandonatoÂ dice allÂAgenzia Fides Mons. Matthias NÂGartÃ©ri Mayadi, Arcivescovo di NÂDjamena, capitale del Ciad, che si trova a Roma per...


Senator Introduces Bill to Protect Teens

By Vicky Eckenrode< Morris News Service  ATLANTA - A state senator wants parents to have monitoring privileges and the ability to restrict the access of their children to social networking  Web sites such as MySpace.com and Facebook.com.  Sen.


Industry Asks for Delay on Clean-Air Proposals

By Dina Cappiello, Houston Chronicle  Feb. 13--Representatives of Houston's business community on Monday urged City Council to delay action on two proposals that would make it easier for the city to penalize companies causing unhealthy levels of air pollution.


Five Blasts Reported in Spain After ETA Threats

Five explosions were reported in different parts of Spain Monday after the Basque separatist group ETA threatened to set off a total of seven bombs, Spanish media reported.


Urgent action needed to tackle inequality in Britain: report

Inequality in some parts of British society remains at "intolerable levels", despite significant progress in the last 60 years, and could last indefinitely if nothing is done, a report said Wednesday.


Bad Kleinchirchheim, 18:45 - CALCIO, PALERMO; TEDESCO: SQUADRA PIU' FORTE DI UN ANNO FA

Giovanni Tedesco promuove il nuovo Palermo. ''Sono felice di essere allenato da Colantuono - ha dett...


Verizon Communications Inc. has charged that Internet phone carrier Vonage Holdings Corp. violated patent rights that Verizon has on technology for making phone calls over the Internet.


Yemen Militant Ties Limburg Attackers to Bin Laden

A Yemeni Islamist told a court on Saturday that he and other militants behind the bombing of a French supertanker had close ties to al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.


Mild Seven Renault F1 Team Preview, Japanese Grand Prix

The official Mild Seven Renault F1 Team Preview for the Japanese Grand Prix.


U.S. stocks gained on Monday, getting a boost from lower oil prices after news the Venezuelan president survived a recall eased fears about the country's oil exports.


Respect in a Box: Giving John Ford the Major American Artist Treatment

âFord at Foxâ is a gargantuan boxed set that assembles 24 of the 50-some films John Ford made for the studio that was his most consistent home.


Soil disease in Singapore kills 23 this year

A spate of deaths earlier this year by a soil-borne bacterial disease prompted Singapore to investigate whether it had been made into a weapon and was being used as a bio-warfare agent - a possibility that was ruled out.


U.S. authorities last week blamed tuberculosis carrier Andrew Speaker's illicit reentry to America on a single point of human error, faulting a Champlain, N.Y., inspector who failed to detain him as instructed by a computer alert.


Scientists know what quantum computing is supposed to do. They just don't know whether or not it really works. By the Associated Press.


Rio's New Governor Takes Aim at Old Problem: Gangs

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Days before Gov. Sergio Cabral took his oath of office this year, drug gangs in this city set fire to public buses and opened fire on police stations in what Brazil's president called the "most violent terrorist act I have ever seen in this country."


Experts debate whether people at the end of life should be able to take experimental drug treatments.


Topless club says Zeta-Jones should be flattered

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


American Artists Bring Pop Music to Great Wall

Alicia Keys, Nellie McKay and Cyndi Lauper brought pop music to an ancient setting, performing for thousands of Chinese fans at the foot of the Great Wall. Also on the bill of Saturday's concert was Boyz II Men and vocalist Sylvia Tosun.


IT IS normally the tabloid "red tops" which land the rest of the media in hot water over intrusions into the private lives of celebrities.


Top US official Nicholas Burns is due in India for talks on a landmark nuclear agreement between the two countries.


Evangelists oppose Leaky's fossil exhibition

Not evidence for evolution, just interesting creatures Kenyan evangelical Christians have hopped on the anti-evolution bandwagon, and are demanding that all reference to the theory be dropped from an exhibition of hominid fossils in Nairobi's National Museum.â¦


A new Bank of Scotland survey finds Scotland is the cheapest place in the UK to buy a house.


Riots rock Budapest after PM's taped admission

Thousands of protesters rally outside Hungary's parliament and set fire to the headquarters of the state television network early Tuesday after the country's prime minister admits lying to voters "throughout the past one and a half or two years."Officers turned water cannon on protesters, some of whom were trying to break into the building, and some people had been reported injured, police sources said.


Referee halts Dutch league match over crowd insults

Referee Rene Temmink ended the Dutch first division match between ADO Den Haag and PSV Eindhoven 10 minutes early on Saturday after taking exception to insulting chants aimed at him by the home fans.


"Le riforme sono un'urgenza, si' al modello tedesco"


Ministers Focus on Expanding Free Trade Ahead of ASEAN Summit

Southeast Asian ministers have wrapped up preparations for ASEAN's 10th summit, which starts Monday. Free trade and expanding ties with Asian neighbors China and India are high on the agenda.


PeopleSoft Inc.  on Monday forecast third-quarter revenue would exceed Wall Street expectations, helped by an increase in customers making larger orders for its business software.


A new study finds that chocolate may help promote cardiovascular health.


US TV network CBS is said to be reviewing its decision to cancel post-apocalypse drama Jericho.


Update 1: Airline Stocks Sink on Gloomy Outlook

The airline sector, clouded by US Airways Group Inc.'s recent bankruptcy and Delta Air Lines Inc.'s impending financial shortfall, sank deeper in Monday trading as low-cost carriers took a hit from lowered analyst ratings and rising oil prices.


Ambitious WHO HIV/AIDS program unlikely to meet 2005 target

TORONTO (CP) - An ambitious initiative to provide life-prolonging anti-retroviral drugs to three million people with HIV/AIDS by the end of next year likely won't meet its target, the director general of the World Health Organization has admitted.


Buenos Aires Club Fire Kills 169, Injures 375

A blaze in a Buenos Aires nightclub packed with young people celebrating the New Year holidays killed at least 169 and injured 375, city officials said on Friday.


La donna era stata trovata morta con una ferita alla testa


InfoWorld - Nexaweb on Monday is expanding its Enterprise Web 2.0 application platform, adding a client framework for AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) and Java as well as Web services enhancements.


Senior Pentagon leaders said yesterday that Gen. David H. Petraeus's call for a pause in troop withdrawals from Iraq this summer represents only one view on the issue -- albeit an important one -- and that they would recommend that President Bush also consider the stress on U.S. ground forces and...


Researchers Develop 3-D Phone Technology

It's an idea that was popularized by Princess Leia's plea for help in Star Wars: sending a 3-D hologram. Now, two Japanese scientists have developed technology they hope will one day turn the humble telephone booth into a high-tech chamber for beaming holographic images.


Sean Kanan, who appeared in the daytime soap operas "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "General Hospital," has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence.


CALCIO - Champions, Ancelotti vuole i tre punti

Ancelotti non si accontenta del primo posto nel girone in Champions, ma vuole i tre punti contro il Barcellona per il passaggio del turno. 'Vogliamo chiudere il conto portando a casa un buon risultato - ha


Soddisfatta anche Slc-Cgil, risultati economici importanti


Aliens and Predators Still Canât Seem to Get Along

The second âAliens vs. Predatorâ film is, like its predecessor, one very dark movie. Not psychologically dark; dark  dark, as in not very generously lighted.


Google executives are taking a proactive stance when it comes to issues under consideration by U.S. lawmakers that could affect the Internet search engine.


North Korea should stop boasting and return to negotiating table: US

The United States urged North Korea to stop boasting about its nuclear weapons capability and return to the negotiating table to resolve the nuclear crisis in the Korean peninsula.


Suns notebook: Suns pack it in on defense

Bo Outlaw is arriving for his second stint with the Suns to stiffen a defense that works a bit differently than when he departed before last season.


In the wake of the SociÃ©tÃ© GÃ©nÃ©rale scandal, Franceâs business aristocracy finds itself in a place it never wants to be: the spotlight.


ProSiebenSAT1 to buy SBS for 3.3 bln euros

ProSiebenSAT1, the German commercial television group, said Wednesday that it planned to buy rival group SBS Broadcasting for 3.3 billion euros (4.4 billion dollars).


The 34-year-old won his fourth gold medal in Athens. Pinsent joined forces with Steve Redgrave at the age of 19 and spent much of his career in Redgrave's shadow.


The battle between Ryan O'Neal and his son Griffin that led to the actor's arrest at his Malibu home last weekend turned into a war of words in law offices Wednesday as their attorneys each charged that the other side was responsible for the fight in which a fireplace poker was swung and a gun fired.


For many Americans, Secretary of State Colin Powell eased their doubts and legitimized the decision to wage war with Iraq. But the old soldier with a sterling reputation wound up embarrassed — and wrong about the facts — when the case he presented to the United Nations and to the world collapsed.


Macedonia's prime minister Hari Kostov resigned Monday over disagreements with ethnic Albanian coalition partners, setting off a government crisis in the Balkan state where ethnic tensions run high.


A man arrested in connection with an international illegal drugs inquiry is taken home while police carry out a search.


Israeli offensive in Gaza kills, wounds hundreds

The ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza has so far claimed more than 70 Palestinian lives and wounded more than 250 in some of the bloodiest conflict since the start of the present intifada.


Chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani, Iran's main contact with the West over Tehran's atomic program, has resigned, the government said on Saturday.


Business & money: New rules to protect tenants from unscrupulous landlords and letting agencies could be on the way


Bush Vetoes Stem Cell Research Legislation

President Bush yesterday vetoed legislation to expand federally funded embryonic stem cell research, saying that scientific advances now allow researchers to pursue the potentially lifesaving work without destroying human embryos.


A unique moment from the shooting of the upcoming film, Parineeta.


Macedonia vote gets green light from OSCE despite fraud claims

Macedonia's failed referendum to overturn EU-backed legislation giving more autonomy to the ethnic Albanian minority met European standards despite opposition claims of fraud, European observers said.


Lo speleonauta Maurizio Montalbini sta bene anche se Ã¨ dimagrito 21 chilogrammiDopo un breve periodo di riposo organizzerÃ  corsi per sincronizzare il ritmo sonno-veglia                                            Ascoli, esce dalla grotta dopo 235 giorni "Ho capito come vincere stress e insonnia"


A Night Out With Dengue Fever: All the World, Onstage

A field reporter hangs out with Dengue Fever, a band from Los Angeles that is reviving the psychedelic rock of 1960Âs Cambodia.


General Electric Co. GE.N said on  Friday that two private investment firms completed a deal to  buy a majority interest in its India-based back office unit.


Keep coaches off the court, says Mauresmo

Allowing coaches on court during a match is a step too far in moves to make tennis more interesting for spectators, says women's world number one Amelie Mauresmo.


U.S. Artist Charles Biederman Dead at 98

Artist Charles Biederman, known for his geometric paintings and aluminum reliefs depicting his fiercely held beliefs that art springs from nature, has died, a museum spokesman said on Tuesday.


Qaeda's Zawahri Appears in New Tape on Al Jazeera

Ayman al-Zawahri, the number two figure in al Qaeda, appeared in a new videotape aired on Al Jazeera on Thursday, ridiculing U.S. forces which he said were "hiding in their trenches" in Afghanistan.


It's an interesting read, but not a revelatory one.


Bodyguards take away Mahmoud Abbas, former Palestinian Prime Minister and the successor of Yasser Arafat as PLO chief, after gunfire erupted at the tent set up for mourners to gather in memory of Arafat in Gaza city Sunday Nov. 14, 2004.


MySpace Brazil launches, entering the Orkut jungle

News Corp.-owned social network launches another localized site, this one a Portuguese-language version for a Brazilian audience.


Iraqi insurgents from Fallujah are in intense negotiations with the country's interim government to hand over control of the city to Iraqi troops, in hopes of averting a bloody


U.N. Chooses Bill Clinton as Tsunami Envoy

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has been chosen as a special U.N. envoy to ensure the reconstruction effort for the Asian tsunami victims remains a high-profile operation, the United Nations said on Tuesday.


Spawning of Interloper Fish in Potomac Worries Experts

With the evidence of the northern snakehead fish's spawning, hope is fading along the Potomac River that the aggressive, toothy Asian invader can be stopped.


Fixtures and fittings from Damien Hirst's restaurant Pharmacy sell for Â£11.1, Â£8m more than expected.


Texas researchers will begin clinical trials of a candidate vaccine against the deadly toxin ricin, a biological agent that can only be tested in select labs.


Agency Mix-Up Denies Applicants Green Cards

The federal immigration agency is facing a lawsuit for refusing to accept visa applications from highly-skilled immigrants who the government encouraged to apply.


GM U.S. December vehicle sales down 5.2 percent

General Motors Corp  said on Thursday its U.S vehicle sales fell 5.2 percent in December as consumer demand softened amid a weak housing market and higher gas prices.


AMONG the stories of separation and heartbreak, narrow escapes and emotional reunions recounted by Australians at the popular Thai holiday destination of Phuket was also the bizarre.


Driven by jihadis loyal to al-Zarqawi, the insurgency in Iraq is becoming more confident--and more deadly. But splits in the rebels' ranks are beginning to show


The Video Game May Be Free, but to Be a Winner Can Cost Money

In the next installment of its popular Battlefield series, Electronic Arts will charge only advertisers and the players who spring for extras.


Aid groups' next task: keeping world engaged

Government pledges for disaster relief are often delayed or forgotten, say organizations.


Bob Seger faces fans with first album in 11 years

The last time Bob Seger released a   new album, Bill Clinton was in the White House, "Get Shorty"   ruled the box office, and Hootie & the Blowfish was the biggest   band in America.


WHITE PLAINS, July 19  â Maria Sharapova, and Venus and Serena Williams are among six past United States Open champions in the womenâs field announced yesterday for this yearâs tournament.


Florida State. First start at sold-out Death Valley. National TV. Nervous?


Missing British girl's parents say hunt must go on

The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann are to launch an advertising campaign across Europe to try to shift attention back to the search for their daughter, a family member said on Saturday.


Kremlin favorite campaigns as Putin's alter ego

Who looks like President Vladimir  Putin, speaks and moves like Putin -- but is not the man  himself?


New rules expected to have little impact on county timberlands

Opponents and supporters say new Forest Service environmental review rules are expected to have little impact on the amount of timber harvested from the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie


Hollinger International gets cash from CanWest deal

Hollinger International Inc. (HLR.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday that it received cash proceeds of about $49.1 million on a transaction with CanWest Global Communications Corp.


Plugged In: Fertility industry booms online

More and more people have literally  found life on the Internet as the estimated $3 billion  fertility industry moves increasingly online.


The arrest of 16 people, including champion jockey Kieren Fallon, in an investigation into horse race fixing is clearly very embarrassing for the sport.


A British tourist has spoken of the terrifying gun attack in Jordan that left her wounded and another Briton dead.


A five-week-old baby girl has been killed and three-year-old boy injured in a fire at a house in Bradford.


A Saudi Arabian terrorist faction affiliated with al-Qaida has urged Muslim militants to attack oil facilities all over the world, including Canada, Mexico and Venezuela, to stop the flow of oil to the United States, according to an article by the group posted on the Internet.


Chocolate is latest U.S. organic heavy-hitter

Organic chocolate sales are booming as more U.S. consumers seeking untreated natural ingredients are choosing the sweet treat to satisfy their cravings, and mainstream companies are entering what was once considered a high-end market.


State Street to Acquire Investors Financial

In a $4.5 billion stock transaction, the two will join forces to challenge the recently announced combination of Bank of New York and Mellon Financial.


[TS] Sports of The Times: A Great Player, and a Nice Man

Since Byron Nelson died, just about everybody in golf has had a kind word to say about him. Just as he always had a kind word to say about just about everybody in golf.


California "green tuners" clamor for plug-in cars

Russell Long already owns a pair of fuel-efficient hybrid cars -- a Toyota Prius and a Honda Civic -- but his dream car is not on the market yet: a zippy number he could plug in to recharge at night that would get over 100 miles per gallon.


Si tratta di un'incidenza di quasi il 5% sul totale.


GAZA CITY: A Palestinian militant was killed and six other people were injured in an Israeli helicopter strike on a car in Gaza City on Sunday evening, Palestinian medics said.


George Lucas donates $175 million to USC

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas, who honed his skills as a young film student at USC, is giving a little something back to his alma mater — $175 million.


Bomb Threat Forces Plane Diverted to U.K.

LONDON - A bomb threat that mentioned Iraq forced a New York-bound Greek airliner to make an emergency landing Sunday at London's Stansted Airport escorted by military jets, authorities said.    An airport spokeswoman said an Athens newspaper had received a phone call saying there was a bomb on board the Olympic Airlines plane...


Palestinians vote for reforms; fear Arafat inaction

Palestinian legislators voted yesterday to back an anti-corruption reform package, but feared nothing would come of it as President Yasser Arafat was withholding his stamp of approval.


Reggio Calabria, 19:21 - CALCIO, REGGINA; FICCADENTI: LA A SOGNO DI OGNI ALLENATORE

La Reggina ha presentato il suo nuovo allenatore. Si tratta di Massimo Ficcadenti, ex Verona, al deb...


Elton Brand scored six of his 25 points in the final four minutes and finished with 13 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 103-91 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.


Australia to boost security at regional airports

The Australian government announced on Monday a 48 million-dollar (34.5 million US dollars) package to upgrade security in 146 regional airports across the country.


An aging U.S. population faces a looming crisis in hearing loss, researchers said Saturday. Some research holds promise, but much is in the early stages.


Russian oil billionaire wanted on tax charges

Business & money: Â· Former Rusneft chief says Kremlin bullied him outÂ· Warrant issued days after mysterious death of son


Milosevic's Lawyers Ask to Be Taken Off Case

The lawyers trying to defend Slobodan Milosevic have asked to be relieved of their duties, creating new hurdles for the troubled and drawn-out war crimes trial in The Hague.


An Australian cowboy who converted to Islam and allegedly fought for the Taliban in Afghanistan went before a U.S. military commission Wednesday and pleaded innocent to war crimes charges.


The relationship between Microsoft and Alcatel, who partnered on IPTV last year, has apparently turned sour. The French manufacturer has filed two lawsuits against Microsoft, alleging infringement of 7 patents related to digital video and network communication.


Oracle launches business intelligence tools

Oracle has launched a new set of business intelligence (BI) tools for its grid-enabled database technology. The BI 10g product has been separated out of Oracle's existing application server software.


Henrik Sedin scored a breakaway goal with 1:30 left in overtime, and Roberto Luongo became the Vancouver Canucks' single-season victories leader with 25 saves in a 2-1 victory Friday night.


L'intervento del Capo dello Stato durante la cerimonia del Ventaglio al QuirinaleL'augurio che la Camera approvi la riforma dell'ordinamento giudiziario                                            Napolitano: "Calmare i bollenti spiriti" I richiami su giustizia e costi della politica                                                                                Attesa per le decisioni sui costi della politica da parte di Montecitorio e Palazzo MadamaIl Presidente trascorrerÃ  le vacanze nella tenuta di Castel Porziano con la moglie Clio


People with poor eyesight may be coming away from eye tests with inaccurate prescriptions, a survey suggests.


A police official also said that security agencies investigating an attack on former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto have held at least 15 people for questioning.


Germany has no plans to change its Iraq policy: Schroeder

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder renewed his firm opposition to deploying troops to Iraq, a spokesman said, slapping down hints at a change in policy from his defense minister.


IBM claims fastest supercomputer title--for now

com September 29, 2004, 1:04 PM PT. IBM claimed first place Wednesday in a supercomputer speed competition with an expanded version of its Blue Gene/L that beat out a Japanese machine from NEC.


Two-thirds of the baby boomer generation have made no plans for their future care needs, a poll suggests.


Episcopal Church Refuses to Change Position on Homosexuality

Conservative groups both praise and criticize Windsor report on human sexuality within the Anglican Communion. The long-awaited Windsor Report on the role of homosexuality in the Anglican Communion, drew both


J.J. Sullivan gives Tyngsboro its first Eastern Massachusetts scoring leader. Following are the year-by-year scoring leaders for EMass. Year Name School Points 2003 J.J. Sullivan Tyngsboro 208 2002 Gerard Festa St. Mary's 199 2001 Jeff Ross Lowell 166 2000 Stephen Grillo Savio Prep 310 1999 Chris Piscione Chelmsford 168 1998 Brian Fabrizio Norwell 269 1997 Sharif Hartgrove Madison Park 210 ...


Adams' joint authority plan a non-runner: Rabbitte

The Irish constitution prevents Dublin from entering into joint authority over Northern Ireland with the British Government, the leader of the Irish Labour party said today.


While asserting that North Korea may be bluffing in claiming to have nuclear weapons, South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon urged Pyongyang to resume negotiations "as a responsible member of the international community."


President Bush assails rival Sen. John Kerry on intelligence reform, arguing in a new television ad that the Democrat's pledge to fix the system is at odds with his record and concluding, "There's what Kerry says, and then there's what Kerry does."


Iraqi Police Tied to Attack on U.S. Base

BAGHDAD, Oct. 20 -- The men gathered in the evening at the schoolyard to execute their attack. By the time they finished, at least seven rockets had crashed down nearly four miles away inside the American military headquarters compound in Baghdad, killing two U.S. soldiers and wounding at least 38...


BAGHDAD, Sept 30  - At least 41 people were killed, most of them children, and scores wounded after three car bombs exploded in western Baghdad on Thursday, the latest in a string of bloody bombings in Iraq.


Shuttle crew completes last spacewalk of flight

Astronauts put the final touches on a new solar power unit for the International Space Station on Sunday in their last spacewalk before the scheduled departure of the shuttle Atlantis on Tuesday.


Il presidente dell'Ania ha presentato a Roma il rapporto annualeSulle liberalizzazioni, contestata "la mancanza di dialogo" con il governo                                          Cerchiai: "Le polizze Rc auto nel 2006 sono scese dello 0,8%"                                                                                Tfr, le scarse adesioni ai fondi pensioni "dovrebbero farci riflettere su alcune delle decisioni assunte", in particolare l'irreversibilitÃ


Palermo, 16:14 - CALCIO, PALERMO-INTER: CACCIA AGLI ULTIMI BIGLIETTI

La Sicilia sta impazzendo per la super sfida scudetto tra Palermo e Inter di domenica sera. Oggi son...


San Francisco hotels continue lockout of unionized workers

SAN FRANCISCO Fourteen hotels in San Francisco are ignoring the mayor's call for a cooling-off period and are still locking out unionized workers.


La serie in onda da domani, per la prima volta in chiaro


George Steinbrenner says he's fit and feeling fine. And for those who don't believe him, the New York Yankees owner invites them to join him at the gym.


Global oil prices rise as Venezuela and Nigeria say they are cutting production.


Abbas to deliver speech, may call early elections

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas may call early elections on Saturday in a much anticipated speech after violence between his Fatah group and the ruling Hamas movement stirred fears of civil war.


Two million doses of Canadian flu vaccine may be available for US

OTTAWA (CP) - There may be over two million doses of surplus flu vaccine in Canada to send to the United States where there is a serious shortage, says Canada's public health officer.


Ask those who served with him in the Illinois Senate whether Barack Obama is ready to be president, and they will tell you he is a dogged consensus-builder known for his empathy, intellect and unbounded ambition.


Tobacco promotions in ads, films snare youth: study

CHICAGO, Dec 4 (Reuters Life!) - Hundreds of thousands of U.S. youngsters under the age of 18 start using tobacco each year as a direct result of it being featured in films, videos, advertising and give-away samples, a report said on Monday.


Milano, 13:45 - CALCIO, MILAN: GLI ULTRAS TORNANO A TIFARE

Stasera nell'anticipo serale i giocatori del Milan ritroveranno il tifo dei loro piÃ¹ accesi tifosi. ...


Marsiglia, 14:01 - RUGBY, MONDIALI; BERBIZIER: ORA BASTA SBAGLIARE

Archiviato il terribile ko contro la Nuova Zelanda nell'esordio ai Mondiali di rugby, il ct dell'Ita...


A majority of Scottish Labour MP backbenchers do not want a general election called this year, a BBC poll finds.


Senior police officers accept that the chief constable's decision to reduce reservists was not politically motivated.


'Sex & The City' movie in works, confirms Parker

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has confirmed that a movie version of the hit TV series "Sex & The City" is in process.


Alison Holloway's Blog: Zend Core for Oracle 2.0 Released

Alison Holloway has a new note on her blog today about the release of the latest version of the Zend Core for Oracle - version 2.0.   Zend have just released a new version of Zend Core for Oracle. This is a prebuilt and tested stack of Apache, PHP and Oracle Instant Client. If you haven't used it before, you will like the easy setup. I promise. [...] Zend Core for Oracle release 2.0 includes PHP 5.2.1, the refactored OCI8 driver, Oracle Instant Client, and an optional Apache HTTP Server 2.2.2.   This new version is supported on OSes like Oracle Enterprise Linux, X86 running Windows XP/2003/Vista and Sun Solaris Sparc 8, 9 10 just to name a few. She also mentions the Underground PHP and Oracle Manual [pdf] as a reference to help you get things running if you're stuck.


Royal Mail could face full competition from 1 January 2006 under new proposals from the industry regulator.


India and Pakistan agree to resume peace talks

India and Pakistan will resume formal   peace negotiations frozen after July train bombings in Mumbai   and set up a joint agency to tackle terrorism, their leaders   said on Saturday.


IF ABSENCE makes the heart grow fonder, Nacho Novo went to greater lengths than Jean-Alain Boumsong yesterday to ensure his place in the affections of the Rangers fans.


National League Game Summary - Los Angeles at Arizona

Arizona leftfielder Quinton McCracken left the game with a strained right groin after chasing after a foul ball in the first inning...Bautista extended his hitting streak to eight games...Los Angeles first baseman Hee-Seop Choi is mired in an 0-for-12


Dopo grosso ordinativo Nokia per chip 'E-Gold'


Turkey's army chief warns that the nation's secular system is being threatened by "centres of evil".


More action is needed to prepare the UK for any future foot and mouth outbreak, a senior Tory MP says.


Japan Says GM Rice Could Help Combat Hay Fever

Bad case of hay fever? Eat more rice. Japanese scientists have developed a genetically modified strain of rice they say will help alleviate the symptoms of an affliction that causes misery each year for some 10 percent of Japan's population.


The supercomputer that fits into a screen just two inches thin

They used to fill entire floors of buildings and were so costly only governments or large companies could afford them. Yesterday, Apple Computer showed just how far technology


Espressa solidarieta' a Marini, dopo dichiarazioni di Bossi


Rare Beatles Guitar Tops Bill at Showbiz Auction

A guitar played by George Harrison of the Beatles was sold for $567,500 on Friday, topping the bill at what auction house Christie's said was its biggest ever sale of show business memorabilia.


War Crime Prosecutors Issue Call for Action

CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. -- An unprecedented gathering this week of international war crimes prosecutors -- those seeking justice for recent atrocities and two who made history at the Nazi trials at Nuremberg 62 years ago -- issued a joint appeal to the world community to arrest war criminals still at large...


Boeing (BA:NYSE - news - research) shares Wednesday touched a level last seen before the World Trade Center attacks, after it announced that Singapore Airlines had ordered $7.


Will Amazon's A9 Search Engine Give Google Search Pains?

Amazon.com has officially entered into the search engine market with the launch of A9.com, a search engine that Amazon claims will make organizing and managing search results easier.


Georgia offers a partial troop withdrawal from South Ossetia after heavy fighting with separatist rebels.


Analysts: Key Iraq report misses key change

The national intelligence estimate on Iraq released Friday does not address whether the president's plan to surge up to 21,500 troops into Iraq will work, but it lays out an extremely chaotic and complex situation that will make it difficult for those troops to succeed, intelligence and military analysts told CNN.


Jaguar workers will lobby Ford bosses at the Paris Motor Show over the threatened closure of the Browns Lane plant.


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Indian shares down 7.37 percent as govt urges calm

Indian share prices tumbled 7.37 percent in early afternoon trade Tuesday amid a global selloff on fears of a United States recession, dealers said.


Canada, EU welcome African Union boost to Sudan monitoring force

Canadian and European Union leaders welcomed the African Union's decision to increase seven-fold its monitoring force in Sudan's Darfur region, and pledged to support the effort.


Diversified manufacturer Illinois Tool   Works Inc. ITW.N on Friday cut the top of its forecasted   range for third-quarter and full-year earnings because of   weakness in home construction and the U.S. auto industry.


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The just-completed World Series, in which the Boston Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals for the franchise's first crown in 86 years, finished up as the highest-rated Series since 1997, according to Nielsen Media Research.


Three Hollywood studios are to use next-generation DVD technology backed by Toshiba, snubbing a rival product promoted by Sony.


Sharapova caps superb year as foil to Williams

WIMBLEDON champion Maria Sharapova capped her stunning year by overcoming an injured Serena Williams 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the final of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships in Los Angeles yesterday.


Revolutionary plane prepares to set speed record

A small, air-breathing test plane will attempt to blaze into history on Monday by flying at nearly 10 times the speed of sound. The hypersonic craft is one of three built by NASA for its $230-million Hyper-X project, established in 1996.


Iraq elections still on target despite security concerns

BAGHDAD  - Iraq's landmark January polls looked set to take place as planned, although ongoing violence did nothing to alleviate the security concerns of the proponents of a delay.


Privacy groups: Google's call for standard insufficient

InfoWorld - The U.S. government still needs to block or impose conditions on Google's acquisition of online advertising server DoubleClick, despite Google's call for global privacy standards, three privacy groups said Monday.


Bombs kill 25 in Baghdad, 3 UK troops in Basra

A car bomb killed 25 people and wounded 40 on Thursday at an intersection in Baghdad where minibuses pick up and drop off passengers, Iraqi police said.


The US Food and Drug Administration will allow olive oil to carry a label claming it may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.


Former child star Gary Coleman â who's now 40 â married Shannon Price, whom he'd met on a movie set, last Aug. 28, her 22nd birthday, Coleman reveals to Inside Edition. The onetime Diff'rent Strokes star also admits that this is his first-time-ever rom...


Members of Skilled Trades to Get Continuing Education

By Dan Voorhis, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.  Jun. 6--Wichita's plumbers, electricians and HVAC mechanics are going back to school.


Joe Torre rejected the Yankeesâ contract offer on Thursday, but in a news conference at the Hilton Rye Town Friday, he said he felt rejected by them.


College Paper Vows to Fight a Takeover by Gannett

Inexpensive student labor, rising advertising, and young, relatively affluent readerships make college newspapers particularly attractive to media companies.


Hurricane Jeanne moves Steelers-Dolphins game into prime time

Hurricane Jeanne forced the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers to move their game to prime time Sunday. The teams and the league agreed to move the starting time from 1 pm EDT to 8:30 pm EDT because the


Dalai Lama's Russian Visa Raises China's Ire

27 November 2004 -- China today indirectly criticized Russia's decision to agree in principle to issue a visa to the Dalai Lama.


President Bush's stalwart foreign friends are fading fast.


Infatuated Zeta 'stalker' denies charges

The woman accused of stalking Catherine Zeta-Jones has pleaded not guilty at her arraignment in Los Angeles. Two weeks after being found mentally competent to stand trial, 33 year-old Dawnette Knight entered


Patti Smith as Renaissance woman in intimate film

Patti Smith hates labels, but if you had  to choose a phrase to describe the singer, poet, political  activist and painter, it might be Renaissance woman.


Bologna, 19:30 - CALCIO, BOLOGNA: ADAILTON SALTA LE VISITE, AFFARE SVANITO

Al termine della partita tra Bologna e Rimini, il presidente petroniano Alfredo Cazzola ha detto che...


Livorno, 15:29 - CALCIO, LIVORNO: SQUADRA IN AUSTRIA

Il Livorno è volato stamattina in Austria alla volta di Linz. Domani a Pasching il ritorno de...


The Dow Jones share index tumbles more than 360 points, amid concerns over the state of the US economy.


Berlino, 17:34 - TENNIS, STEFFI GRAF IL PERSONAGGIO PIU' AMATO DI GERMANIA

L'ex tennista Steffi Graf è il personaggio femminile piÃ¹ amato di Germania. Secondo un sondag...


Forget Mom and Apple Pie, It's All You-Know-Who

This dispassionate British documentary contemplates how evangelical Christianity has moved steadily from the margins of politics into Congress and the White House.


Mississippi State made headlines last year in hiring the Southeastern Conference's first black football coach, but Sylvester Croom's addition didn't move the needle on the meager number of minorities coaching big-time college football.


The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday recalled 143 million pounds of frozen beef from a Southern California slaughterhouse


Reinosa, 17:29 - CICLISMO, VUELTA: FREIRE VINCE LA QUINTA TAPPA

Lo spagnolo della Rabobank Oscar Freire, ha vinto la quinta tappa della Vuelta di Spagna, 157,4 km d...


In last minute move, US Senate gives green light for trade with Laos

The US Senate cleared the way to granting trade privileges to Laos and separately passed a resolution condemning the tiny Southeast Asian nation's human rights record.


Kosovo Declares Its Independence From Serbia

The declaration, greeted with euphoria by ethnic Albanians, brings to a climax a showdown with Serbia and its ally, Russia.


Diplomats: Iran working on uranium plant

Iran has begun putting down piping and electric cables for its underground uranium enrichment plant, diplomats said Friday, enlisting hundreds of workers in an effort to move ahead quickly with a program that can be misused to make nuclear arms.


Filly Rags to Riches surges to Belmont win

ELMONT, New York  - Rags to Riches became the first filly to win the Belmont Stakes in 102 years when she won a thrilling stretch duel with Preakness champion Curlin to triumph by a head on Saturday.


New Project Shows Promise for Grape Growers

By DAISY NGUYEN     RIVERSIDE, Calif.  -- Since the discovery five years ago that a ravenous insect was spreading grape-killing Pierce's Disease in California, grape growers have contributed millions of dollars to fund research projects they hope can end the scourge...


Hurricane Felix upgraded to Category 2 storm

Hurricane Felix, the second hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season, was upgraded early on Sunday to a category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (160 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.


U.S. halts imaginary Cubans in security drill

Two thousand imaginary Cuban migrants set sail toward Florida during a massive two-day U.S. training exercise but were intercepted by federal, state and local agents armed with teamwork and acronyms.


Judge orders sale of Simpson book about murders

A judge ordered on Tuesday that rights to O.J. Simpson's aborted book, "If I Did It," be sold at auction to help satisfy a civil judgment against the former football star -- meaning the book could find its way into stores.


Barcellona, 15:47 - CALCIO, BARCELLONA: RONALDINHO TORNA TITOLARE

Ronaldinho dovrebbe tornare titolare nella sfida di Liga che il Barcellona giocherà domani se...


The new millennium has brought to the fore two young men who are full-time exponents of ballet as an art both traditional and new: Christopher Wheeldon and Alexei Ratmansky.


Spurs hold off late Cleveland charge to go up 2-0

The San Antonio Spurs held off a late charge by the Cleveland Cavaliers to record a 103-92 victory on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA finals.


Online attack puts 1.4 million records at risk

Time to call the credit bureaus? Almost 1.4 million records containing the personal information of Californians likely stolen.


Hiroshima, 11:56 - VOLLEY, MONDIALI: FRANCIA-ITALIA 3-2

Arriva la terza sconfitta per l'Italvolley nel mondiale giapponese. Gli azzurri già fuori han...


(InfoWorld) - If you can't beat them, join them. That's the motto of two of the world's most renowned makers of analog cameras, Germany's Leica Camera AG and Denmark's Hasselblad A/S, which have used the Photokina imaging show in Cologne, Germany, to launch several high-end digital cameras in an attempt to counter the market dominance of Asian manufacturers. "Last year, we had serious economic problems to contend with," said Josef Spichtig, Leica's chairman of the management board at a news conference. "The key question was whether the company would be able to carry the values and quality characteristics it had developed in the analog world into the digital world. The answer is yes as our new products show." Spichtig's colleague, Ralph Nebe, director of marketing and sales, said that the six new digital cameras launched at Photokina show the company is pursuing "a course of its own in the changed camera market." At the top of the range is the Leica M8 digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) with the Leica viewfinder system. A low-noise CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor ensures a resolution of 10.3 megapixels. Leica has developed two new lenses for the camera, which can also be used with virtually all lenses in the company's M range produced since 1954. The M8 will start shipping at the end of November. No pricing information was available. Among Leica's other new digital cameras is the V-Lux 1, an SLR model featuring a swivelling 2 inch TFT (thin-film transistor) display, and the 10 megapixel compact D-Lux . Both cameras will start shipping next month. In a move to carve out its niche in the new world of digital photography, Hasselblad launched what the company claims to be the world's first 48 millimeter full-frame DSLR camera. The H3D is available in two models, the H3D-22, which offers a resolution of 22 megapixels, or the H3D-39, offering 39 megapixels on "the largest image sensor currently available in digital photography" -- more than twice the size of a high-end 35 mm camera sensor, the company said. The camera is built around a new digital camera engine. Information about lens and exact capture conditions are fed into the engine for ultra fine tuning of the auto-focus mechanism, taking into account the design of the lens and optical specification of the sensor. Another feature is Digital APO Correction (DAC). Pricing and availability information was not immediately available.


Svoboda, Petersen sign agreement, CzechRep will get two billion

PRAGUE- The Czech Republic will get almost two billion crowns in the next five years under a memorandum of understanding which Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Petersen and his Czech counterpart Cyril Svoboda ...


Avoiding DIY disasters BT is promising to makes small businesses' IT headaches all better as its Business IT Manager outsourcing service gets a nationwide rollout today.â¦


FOOTBALL: TOSHACK: I'LL TAKE NO NONSENSE

JOHN TOSHACK last night vowed to take no nonsense from his players after being confirmed as Wales manager. When he was a media pundit, the former Real Madrid chief upset Welsh players and


E' accaduto a Pizzo, provincia di Vibo Valentia, un ferito


NICORETTE, the 90ft super-maxi, owned and skippered by Ludde Ingvall, the Scandinavian sailor, took line honours to win the 60th Sydney Hobart Race, a contest that turned


Roma, 17:23 - CALCIO, FACCHETTI; PETRUCCI: CAMPIONE IN CAMPO E FUORI

Il presidente del Coni, Gianni Petrucci, esprime in una nota dolore per la scomparsa di Giacinto Fac...


No one on this communist-run island dies from starvation, but every month Cubans on the "universal ration" must use ingenuity and organization to ensure everyone gets enough to eat.


France coach Bernard Laporte insists Les Bleus can bounce back from their shock World Cup loss to Argentina.


Andrew rules out England coaching role after Robinson exit

Rob Andrew ruled himself out as a replacement for Andy Robinson who was forced out as the coach of the England rugby union team.


Hillary Rodham Clinton enjoys a major head start over Barack Obama in wooing Hispanic voters, who could prove crucial in Tuesday's 22-state Democratic presidential showdown.


Attention, inventive Americans: ABC's "American Inventor" is embarking on its second-season search for you.


Bush, Kerry in Statistical Tie Nationwide, CBS Poll Finds

Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are statistically tied in a poll of voters nationwide conducted by CBS News.


The U.S. International Trade Commission has denied a request by Qualcomm Inc. to stay an ITC ban on the importation of some Qualcomm chips and cell phones into the U.S. while the company continues its appeal in a patent infringement case filed against it by Broadcom Corp.


Rangers completed a dramatic rescue Thursday of two climbers from a snowy mountain and removed the ice-encrusted bodies of two other hikers who died on the


Microsoft appeals against EU order to strip down Windows

US software giant Microsoft insisted Friday that nobody would want to buy its Windows operating system without Media Player, in an appeal against an EU ruling that it had abused its market dominance.


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Peter Mohan traces the path from the Iraqi battlefield to this lifeless conference room, where he sits in a kilt and a Camp Kill Yourself T-shirt and calmly describes how he became a sad cliche: a homeless veteran.


SEO turned from childâs play into scam. How did that happen?

You think that things will become a bit normal again after the flood of posts all over the internet after David Pasternack’s 3rd negative post about SEO, just to getÂ ”stabbed” from yet another side. I won’t link to the post by Jason Calcanis and add to the number of inbound links to his blog to play [...]


US consumer confidence edged lower again in September after falling in August, as persistent worries about the job market weighed on sentiment, a report on Tuesday said.


A 51-year-old northern Illinois woman has been confirmed as the 24th case of West Nile disease in the state this year, public health officials said.


Citi Writes Down $18 Billion; Merrill Gets Infusion

Citigroup and Merrill Lynch each announced outside investments to shore up their ravaged balance sheets.


U.S. Author of 'Rape of Nanking' Commits Suicide

The author of "the Rape of Nanking," an acclaimed history of Japanese brutality against China in the 1930s, has committed suicide, officials said on Thursday.


40th anniversary of UK street party expects to attract million

About a million revellers were expected to pass the street of west London to visit the Notting Hill Carnival as the biggest street party of Britain entered its 40th year on Sunday.


New Quake Rattles Northern Japan, Felt in Tokyo

NAGAOKA, Japan  - A powerful earthquake jolted  northern Japan on Wednesday in the same region where the  country's deadliest quake in a decade killed at least 31 people  and injured more than 3,400 five days ago.


Germany adopts law to allow downing of hijacked planes

A controversial new bill signed into law Wednesday will allow the German air force to shoot down hijacked planes on federal government orders.


Sony Cautious on Home Electronics Profit

Japan's Sony Corp. does not expect a  sharp recovery in the profitability of its home electronics  business during the crucial October to December quarter, citing  high costs to develop flat-panel televisions and a shrinking  market for home audio goods.


TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran acknowledged Thursday that it plans to process tons of raw uranium, but said the UN nuclear watchdog agency was informed about the move long ago and accused the United States of sensationalizing the matter.


Patriots escape with 24-17 win over Jets

Bill Belichick's teams are known for playing hard until the end. That philosophy has rubbed off on Eric Mangini. The student gave the teacher a scare, but Belichick's New England Patriots held off a late rally by Mangini's New York Jets for a 24-17 victory Sunday.


Voice of Road Runners Knows About Endurance

Cancer and a car accident nearly sidelined Ian Brooks, the public-address announcer at the New York City Marathon.


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Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Medical Marijuana Case

The Supreme Court considered on Monday whether sick people should not be prosecuted under federal law for growing and using marijuana with a doctorâs recommendation.


Post offices see fewer letters to St. Nick as e-mail gains ...

FARGO, ND Not as many children are writing Santa Claus these days. Instead, they're likely using e-mail. Fargo, North Dakota, postmaster Greg Johnson says the number of letters to Santa is down nearly half in the past few years.


TransferJet: Sony's answer to wireless USB

With TransferJet, phones and cameras will just have to nuzzle to trade data at a fast rate.


âThe Comebacksâ is one of those parody movies that presume that merely making reference to another film constitutes a joke.


Father's Day salutes the world's great dads, but it takes science to explain why some aren't so great


The Supreme Court rejected an appeal Monday from ousted Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who lost his job after defying a federal order to dismantle a Ten Commandments monument.


Software companies Commerce One and Manugistics each announced on Friday plans to cut staff, the latest round of layoffs in a dismal business-software market.


Freelance nurse gives college scare with suspicious flu shots

The woman offering flu shots for $20 in the commons area at Augsburg College seemed plausible enough - green scrubs, white lab coat, stethoscope - that some three dozen people willingly paid their money, rolled up their sleeves and let


Verizon Wireless to Buy NextWave Licenses

Verizon Wireless is buying wireless spectrum licenses covering 23 US markets from bankrupt NextWave Telecom Inc. for $3 billion, bolstering the cell phone company's ability to compete with the big new rival


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Jury Hits Alleged Hamas Backers with $156 Mln Damages

A court on Wednesday ordered three U.S.  Islamic organizations and a man accused of bankrolling the  Palestinian group Hamas to pay $156 million in damages in the  death of an American-born student gunned down in the West Bank  in 1996.


Final Results of German Saxony, Brandenburg Elections

Following are tables showing the provisional final results of yesterday's regional elections in the eastern German states of Saxony and Brandenburg.


Nation Marks Lives Lost and Hopeful Signs of Healing

As loved ones recited the names of the dead at ground zero, a wounded but resilient America paused to remember a calamitous day.


U.S. Band Scissor Sisters a Cut Above in the UK

Perhaps too flamboyant or eccentric for  more strait-laced American audiences, U.S. bands like Scissor  Sisters have gone to Britain to make it big.


Risoluzione votata all'unanimita' in Consiglio di sicurezza


Bristolâs Profit More Than Doubles; ImClone Posts Loss

Bristol-Myers Squibb said yesterday that its third-quarter profit more than doubled on a resurgence in sales of the blood thinner Plavix, while the biotechnology company ImClone Systems said it swung to a third-quarter loss on higher operating costs.


The Person County Health Department plans to move forward with its scheduled flu vaccine clinics later this month, but Person Health Director Marc Kolman said that


Israeli missile strikes near Palestinian PM's home

Israel carried out an air strike near the Gaza residence of Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas on Friday, but insisted he was not the target.


Iraq Balks as U.S. Seeks to Enlarge Sunnisâ Policing

The effort has been hampered by halfhearted support and occasionally outright resistance from a Shiite-dominated national government.


Israel Pushes Gaza Offensive, Faces Vote on Pullout

An explosion killed a Palestinian in Gaza on Sunday, the 11th day of an Israeli offensive against militants Prime Minister Ariel Sharon hopes will defuse internal resistance


Bomb kills 78 in Baghdad, U.S. in big offensive

A suspected al Qaeda bomber killed 78 people when he rammed a truck into a Shi'ite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, just hours after 10,000 U.S. troops began an offensive against the Sunni Islamist group north of the capital.


Wind and solar energy could be used to set up mobile phone networks in rural areas without power.


Hurricane Katrina's victims have put a price tag on their suffering and it is staggering Â including one plaintiff seeking the unlikely sum of $3 quadrillion.


Weak Lead-In Programming Takes a Toll on the News Ratings

The heated network news competition is still complicated by how much network newscasts squander or build on the programs that precede them.


Patients should scrub up before coming to hospital to cut rates of the superbug MRSA, say advisors.


Astronomers expect a spectacular display of the Northern Lights in Irish skies tonight.


IAEA chief inspector heads for North Korea visit

The chief inspector of the United Nation's nuclear watchdog arrived in China on Monday on his way to North Korea, where he hopes to arrange the return of an IAEA team to monitor Pyongyang's promised reactor shutdown.


Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop

Designed to inspire Photoshop artists, here's an opportunity to learn how to incorporate 3D into your graphics. For Maya users, you'll learn how to use Photoshop to enhance your 3D creations.  Case studies from high-profile artists demonstrates the cutting-edge of graphics creation. By Sybex 1018


Chris Cooper plays supporting role to John Abraham

So far Indian actors, whether it was Shabana Azmi in "The Revenge Of The Pink Panther" or Kabir Bedi in "Octopussy", had to be content playing secondary parts in Hollywood films. But things have changed now and Hollywood no more thinks of Bollywood as third world entertainment.


Encouraging Everyone to Get in on the Action

By John Robinson  If you are reading this column, then youre probably interested in the newspaper and journalism. If youve been reading this column over time, then youve read about the online community for which Greensboro has justifiably received national publicity.  On Oct.


Scientists get to the root of colour loss

John Major, Richard Gere and Desert Orchid may beg to differ, but most people despair at the onset of grey hair. Whether it's taken as a sign of premature decrepitude, great wisdom, or extreme stress, scientists


Bush climate goals marked by bureaucracy

The United States is lining up with China, India and the world's other biggest polluters in opposition to mandatory cuts in Earth-warming greenhouse gases sought by the United Nations and European countries.


The Chicago Blackhawks score five goals in a furious third period rally to shock the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-4, Saturday night at the Air Canada Centre.


Reports: Militant Spiritual Leader Killed

The spiritual leader of the most active insurgency group in Iraq, Tawhid and Jihad, has been killed in a U.S. airstrike and his Jordanian family is preparing a wake, a Jordanian newspaper and Islamic clerics said Wednesday.


Dow Knocked Lower by Merck's Drug Recall

Drug maker Merck & Co. Inc. MRK.N  dominated trading in U.S. stocks on Thursday, single-handedly  driving the 30-stock Dow Jones average lower after it withdrew  its arthritis drug Vioxx because a study showed it doubled the  risk of heart attack and stroke.


US and EU face off over aerospace subsidies

The United States and the European Union have taken their fight over billions of dollars in subsidies for Airbus and Boeing to the World Trade Organisation.


VIENNA, Austria Sept. 18, 2004 - For the first time, 35 nations in the UN atomic watchdog agency demanded Saturday that Iran freeze all work on uranium enrichment a technology that can be used for nuclear


Thousands are expected to join Rhys Jones' family at a community vigil to mark the youngster's life.


Doctors in the Netherlands call for new laws allowing the mercy killing of newborn babies under certain conditions.


Kenya's Rift Valley burns, death toll soars

NAIVASHA, Kenya  - Protests erupted in western Kenya and machete-wielding mobs faced off in the Rift Valley on Monday after scores died in ethnic violence, complicating mediation efforts by former U.N. boss Kofi Annan.


Nigerian fuel strike enters second day? (updated PM3:26)

A general strike in Nigeria which has helped push world oil prices to record highs entered its second day Tuesday, as labor unions continued protest over the rising cost of fuel at home.


Sun Microsystems' Revenue Growth Seen Pressured

Credit Suisse First Boston raised estimates and the target price on Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people ) after the company broke even on per-share, pro forma basis for the fiscal first quarter.


If PGA Tour officials were to ask Brianna Laflamme how to solve the slow-play problem that sometimes plagues the sport, she would be prepared with an answer.


What do CAPS players have to say about this investment banking giant?


Veteran political reporter Pat Heffernan dies

SARASOTA, Florida  - Veteran journalist John W. "Pat" Heffernan, the only foreigner to have been president of the prestigious National Press Club in Washington, died on Tuesday after a brief illness, friends said. He was 96.


Nexen Inc to buy EnCana unit for $2.1 billion

Nexen Inc. (NXY.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) , Canada's fourth largest oil explorer, said on Friday it would buy a UK-based subsidiary of EnCana Corp.


Dino Morea and Priyanka Chopra rock Fiji

At their concert at Suva in Fiji last night, Dino Morea and Priyanka Chopra won the hearts of audiences.


NASA's high-stakes shuttle mission promises drama

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida  - NASA on Thursday will attempt to launch its third space shuttle mission in six months, a healthy pace the agency needs to maintain to finish work on the International Space Station before the shuttles stop flying in four years.


SEVILLE, Spain  -- Carlos Moya fired Spain into a 1-0 lead on Friday at Seville's Olympic Stadium, defeating Mardy Fish of the United States 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 in 1hr 57min.


Regular exercise can ward off mental decline in older people, according to new European research. Physical activities like walking, bicycling and gardening boost blood flow to the brain and this is thought


Michael Eisner will leave the Walt Disney company in 2006 when his contract expires, the company said today.


ANAHEIM ---- Angels management was so disturbed by Jose Guillen's backlash at manager Mike Scioscia after Guillen was removed for a pinch runner Saturday that the team is willing to chase a playoff berth without its slugging left fielder.


More than 100 bodies exhumed in Bosnia mass grave

Forensic experts have found 114  complete bodies and 159 body parts in a mass grave in the  northern town of Brcko, a missing persons official said on  Tuesday.


Michael Jackson is "reviewing and evaluating" proposals for his future including several offers to perform in Las Vegas, his spokeswoman said Tuesday, but he doesn't feel any pressure to make a quick decision.


Computer Associates to Cut Workforce -WSJ

Computer Associates International Inc. (CA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will lay off about 5 percent of its work force in an attempt to cut costs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.


Microsoft is ready to remove media player for EU

Microsoft will be ready to comply with European Commission demands for changes to its Windows operating systems if a European court does not suspend the antitrust remedy, a company spokesman said today.


Eidur Gudjohnsen today reignited the row over Thierry Henry's quickly-taken free-kick at Highbury by accusing referee Graham Poll of going back on his word in Sunday's 2-2 between Chelsea and Arsenal.


Sri Lanka says 11 rebels die in fighting

Sri Lankan troops killed 11 Tamil Tiger rebels and two soldiers also died in clashes in the north, the military said on Sunday, as stepped-up fighting continues in the latest chapter of a long-running civil war.


Ford agrees sale of Formula One businesses; no terms

LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Ford Motor Co. (F) said it has agreed to sell its Formula One businesses for an undisclosed price, as part of its plans to boost its Jaguar Cars units.


A UK aristocrat is due in court in Nairobi accused of murdering a black Kenyan man he suspected of poaching.


Kenya's re-election of President Kibaki was "flawed", say EU election monitors in an interim report.


Alcatel-Lucent Trims Outlook; Shares Dive

The company revised its 2007 sales forecast lower for a third time this year because of price reductions and reduced orders.


Early dinosaur was probably a stealthy hunter

A newly discovered fossil may be the remains of one of the first stealth hunters, a swimming dinosaur that could use its long neck to sneak up on prey and strike without warning.


MARK COLVIN: After two years of legal battles, it now seems the alliance deal between Air New Zealand and Qantas is well and truly grounded.


Tory leader David Cameron warns his party it must modernise to avoid defeat in another general election.


UN Says Concerned About Tensions in South Lebanon

The United Nations said on Monday it was worried about the possibility of rising tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli frontier, and urged Beirut to exercise control over its side.


The world economy this year should post its best growth in three decades even though oil prices are up sharply and economic activity in the United States probably will be slower than previously thought.


The Russian president visits Pope Benedict in a new effort to heal the Vatican-Orthodox rift.


Suicide bomber kills 28 at Iraqi police base

A suicide bomber on a bicycle killed 28 policemen at their base in the volatile Iraqi province of Diyala on Monday, police said, in one of the deadliest strikes on Iraq's security forces in months.


Mistrial declared in Phil Spector murder case

A Los Angeles judge declared a mistrial in the Phil Spector murder case on Wednesday after jurors said they were hopelessly deadlocked, but prosecutors quickly vowed to put the legendary rock music producer on trial a second time.


Saakashvili wins Georgian presidential election

Georgian leader Mikhail Saakashvili was on Monday celebrating Orthodox Christmas and victory in a presidential election his opponents called rigged.


TWO Chechen women suspected of blowing up two Russian passenger planes last month were detained but freed -- and then went on to bribe their way aboard.


Medical problems extend to vet hospitals

Substandard care at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center appears to extend to the nation's vast network of veterans hospitals, the head of a House panel investigating the situation said Thursday.


Iraqi government forces carried out a series of assaults in Saddam Hussein's home region yesterday that were followed by conflicting reports that his former right-hand man was captured.


Fox has teamed with  writer-producer David E. Kelley for a legal-themed comedy.


Volkswagen of America's secret hunt for a new U.S. headquarters began last November in a conference room at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center in downtown Washington.


St. Croix Petition Seeks Territory Status

At least 5,500 residents of St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, have signed a petition asking Congress to make the island its own U.S. territory.


Blue Jays 5, Yankees 4: Yankees Surge in Ninth, Only to Fizzle in the 14th

Gregg Zaun homered in the 14th inning for the Blue Jays, trimming the Yankeesâ wild-card lead to 4.5 games.


Man Who Bit Off Rooster's Head Gets Deal

NEW YORK - A man who told police he bit the head off a rooster accepted a prosecution offer Monday to drop the case if he is not rearrested within the next six months.


Racingâs Sharp Elbows Informed Potential Olympian

In this Olympic year, Leo Manzano appears to be the United Statesâ best collegiate middle-distance runner and a potential Olympian.


Parties Are Big Business at New York Convention

Hundreds of companies, trade associations and other lobbying groups are not about to miss the chance to entertain top members of the party in power.


Blog: Sony Computer Entertainment's CEO and president Kaz Hirai has confirmed that the PS3 price cut isn't going to last.


The expanding credit crunch saves the TXU buyout, but will likely prevent others like it.


The Swiss banking giant announces it is to integrate its private investment unit CSFB and float its Winterthur insurance wing.


Defense lawyers for six French aid workers to be tried Friday on charges of kidnapping dozens of African children said they would rely on international law to argue for acquittal.


Sven-Goran Eriksson has urged David Beckham to think twice before admitting to any on-the-field indiscretions. The England midfielder has come under fire for revealing that he deliberately got booked against Wales.


Some of the world's most famous meteorites are up for sale in a New York auction called the first of its kind.


Adam Vinatieri beat the St. Louis Rams with his leg in the 2002 Super Bowl. This time, he used his leg and his arm.


Over half of those concerned about a strong family history of cancer are right to be, a study suggests.


Personal stories inform Holocaust exhibit

Henry Meyer was a Jewish teenager imprisoned by the Nazis in World War II. Elmer Reis was an Army soldier who helped liberate the German concentration camp where Meyer had been a prisoner.


Users urged to upgrade RealPlayer and Helix Player to repair critical security flaw.


Data mining is an inescapable fact of life in the digital age. These practices have significant social implications that need to be considered by everyone in a family, from kids, to parents, to seniors.


Algeria bomb kills 14 before presidential visit

A suicide bomber killed 14 people when he blew himself up in the Algerian town of Batna on Thursday shortly before a scheduled visit by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the interior minister said.


Tehran wages broad crackdown on dissenters

TEHRAN -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he was delighted when reformist students disrupted his visit to their elite university in December, burning his portrait and shouting "Death to the dictator!"


The restaurant business is one worth considering for your portfolio.


A judge tells two funeral workers they will be "despised and reviled" for bungling a baby's funeral.


Culture Secretary James Purnell is to become work and pensions secretary after Peter Hain's resignation.


Williams says swing change has slowed Woods

A swing change, not marriage, has caused Tiger Woods' drop to No. 3 in world golf rankings but he's not in a slump, caddie Steve Williams said Wednesday.


With most organizations that planned to move already moved to Microsoft Server 2003, OS migration has dropped to the bottom ranks after making its


S.E.C. Rethinks Lists Linking Companies and Terrorist States

The S.E.C.âs list of companies doing business in states that sponsor terrorism is being suspended after criticism from Capitol Hill.


Shake those pinkies with the USB Dance Mat game

Finger-twistin' fun, it says here We thought real dance mat games were bad enough, but at least players can argue it keeps 'em fit. Not so the miniature, USB-powered version that's just been released.â¦


Teenagers' Sexual Activity Is Tied to Drugs and Drink

A national study released Thursday showed that teenagers whose friends were sexually active were more likely to smoke, drink or use illegal drugs.


Gov. Jim Doyle proposes taxing big oil companies more than $270 million over the next two years to help pay for the state's transportation needs.


Bush Sees a Safer America, While Kerry Sees a 'Colossal Error'

President Bush said he had acted aggressively to protect the U.S., and John Kerry said Mr. Bush had made a "colossal error" of judgment in Iraq.


Putin "heir" on course to win Russia election: poll

The popularity of President Vladimir  Putin's favored successor soared in an opinion poll released on  Thursday and Putin critic Garry Kasparov pulled out of the  contest.


As quickly as it came, it left. Lycos Europe's anti-spam campaign, "Make LOVE Not SPAM," (see our coverage appears to have been canned, as the screensaver has been pulled from the ISP's website.


Hamilton moves into No. 2 job after Colts release Sauter

Former Arena League quarterback Joe Hamilton will be Peyton Manning's top backup after the Indianapolis Colts released veteran Cory Sauter and 20 others on Sunday.


15-year exclusive deal with ESPN ensures Electronic Arts' dominance in sports video games.


Exit polls, early results show challenger leading for Ukraine presidency

KYIV, Ukraine  - An exit poll and early returns from abroad Sunday showed opposition challenger Viktor Yushchenko heading to a commanding victory in Ukraine's presidential run-off, which pitted the western-leaning reformer against the Kremlin-praised prime minister in a vote many feared would turn violent.


Want an early hint how the Republican caucuses are going? Check Plymouth County Thursday evening in remote northwest Iowa Â chilly home of Blue Bunny ice cream and a hotbed of evangelical activists who could sway the first voting of the 2008 presidential campaign.


Copenhagen, 23:00 - CALCIO, DANIMARCA-SVEZIA: AGGREDITO ARBITRO FANDEL

Danimarca-Svezia, gara valida per le qualificazioni agli Europei del 2008, è stata macchiata ...


Awash in a sea of public opinion polls — national and state, telephone and Internet, independent and partisan — voters must be seeing double by now. And it's about to get much worse as the presidential campaign heads into the home stretch. Those trying to make sense of the swirl of numbers need a "poll survival guide."


The JESUS film finds eager hearts in Ukraine's prisons.

That liberation from a physical bondage is also marked in a spiritual release. In the days up to this landmark, there has been a notable increase in interest in the Gospel.


Study Says Glaciers Formed During a Very Warm Period

Giant glaciers formed about 90 million years ago during a warm period when alligators thrived in the Arctic, researchers said, calling into question the belief that all ice melts in a âsuper greenhouseâ climate.


Mosul Forces Secure 75 Percent of Police Stations

US and Iraqi forces secured more than three quarters of Mosul's police stations as calm prevailed after last week's flare-up in violence that saw rebels raid the city's police buildings, the US military said.


KKR, Texas Pacific-led group to buy TXU Corp

- TXU Corp.  said it agreed to be acquired by a group led by private equity firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.  and Texas Pacific Group  for about $45 billion including debt.


Dash to bring Internet mapping to your car

In 2008, you'll be able to get Craigslist listings on your GPS device.


State Will Seek "Green" OK for Logging on Some Forests

By Warren Cornwall, Seattle Times  Mar. 7--In a partial win for environmentalists, Washington's state-owned forestlands could for the first time earn an environmental stamp of approval for logging practices.


In the effort to provide health services to this devastated town, the Germans got here first.


Mirror, mirror on the Moon -- the most powerful telescope of all?

Desolate, airless and with no people around for hundreds of thousands of kilometers (miles), the Moon is a great place -- for astronomers, that is.


Cory Stillman nets the power-play winner in overtime for the Hurricanes, who rally for a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Long Island on Monday.


With help from the NRA, nearly 50 senators are pushing to end a two-decade old rule forbidding people from openly carrying firearms in most national parks


Notre Dame has contacted Utah coach Urban Meyer about its coaching vacancy and was to meet with him Thursday, The New York Times reported.


Christine Ohuruogu, Britain's 400 metres world champion, will begin her build-up to the Beijing Olympics by competing at an indoor Grand Prix meeting in Birmingham on February 16.


Fed Warns 'Measured' Action Not a Pledge

The Federal Reserve has never  pledged to hike interest rates only at a measured pace and is  closely watching inflation, a top policy-maker said on Monday  in a possible sign of faster rate moves than expected.


IMF chief urges Japan to speed up reforms

WASHINGTON - International Monetary Fund chief Rodrigo Rato urged Japan on Thursday to accelerate economic reforms and prepare macroeconomic policy with an eye to putting an end to deflation.


Spiritual Leaders Call for Understanding

ATLANTA, Oct. 21 -- The Dalai Lama and other spiritual leaders called Sunday for followers of the world's religions to work toward understanding each other rather than bickering over differences.


Saudi Arabia says a most wanted militant was among suicide bombers killed in  attacks in Riyadh this week.


A Kenyan minister and close ally of President Mwai Kibaki is  banned from the UK over corruption allegations.


Large parts of Zimbabwe, including the capital, are reportedly without electricity after a major power failure.


Gators fire football coach Zook, his staff

Florida football coach Ron Zook and his staff have been fired, and a meeting has been scheduled with the players for 2:30 pm today to announce the news, wide receiver Andre


Volcanic Activity Possible on Object Beyond Neptune

A large planet-like object out in the realm of Pluto shows signs of either a relatively recent collision or perhaps volcanic activity, astronomers said today.


Midway through a sentence, Jared Leto asked, "How long is the movie now? Five or six hours?". Not quite. Oliver Stone's "Alexander" actually ended up clocking in at a meaty 173 minutes, but that's


Computer Associates International Inc. (CA) announced Wednesday that it plans to buy identity and access management software maker Netegrity Inc. of Waltham, Massachusetts, for $430 million in cash.


Defiant Bush demands UN do more to help Iraq

US President George W. Bush defiantly told the United Nations that the war in Iraq was justified and demanded more UN action to help end the deadly chaos that has followed the US-led invasion.


Microsoft's $6 Billion Acquisition Largest in Company History

Redmond hopes the hefty deal will make it a player in the advertising marketplace.


Powered by its SUSE Linux subsidiary, Linux Desktop 9 includes the usual suspects of the Linux desktop, including Mozilla's Firefox Web browser, the Gaim instant messaging client, the Novell Ximian Evolution Groupware client and the OpenOffice.


Catchings Scores 22 to Lead Fever Over Shock

Tamika Catchings has 22 points and 11 rebounds to help the Fever beat the Shock, 75-65, on Friday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.


ABC debuts toned-down version of 9/11 docudrama

The ABC network on Sunday debuted a  newly edited version of its controversial miniseries about  events leading up to the September 11 attacks, toning down  parts that drew the most fire from leading Democrats who called  the film propaganda.


The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash., Rich Landers Column: Rich Landers: Outdoors Icon Didn't Have Chance Against Gun World

By Rich Landers, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.  Mar. 8--None of my outdoor experiences has left a more vivid memory than watching four coyotes, who were unaware of my close proximity, as they attacked a frantic fawn mule deer.


While there is growing attention to ongoing genocide in Darfur, this has not translated into either a meaningful international response or an accurate rendering of the scale and evident course of the catastrophe.


How Kerry can get out of his Iraq quagmire

Is John Kerry America's Joe Clark? There's reason to think so. Mercifully, there are more reasons to think otherwise. The Democratic presidential candidate's judgment on big issues has been as faulty as the former Tory leader's was.


Two Israelis, two Palestinians killed in West Bank

HEBRON, West Bank  - Palestinian militants killed two off-duty Israeli soldiers who were hiking on Friday near the West Bank city of Hebron, in a clash that left two of the gunmen dead, Israeli and Palestinian security sources said.


Grill May Have Started Fire: Several Families Displaced

By Robin Fitzgerald, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Sep. 6--BILOXI -- A fire that gutted two units at Raintree Apartments and displaced residents from five surrounding apartments may have started from a barbecue grill on an upstairs patio.


For Tony Parker, only French-made wedding cakes will do. The NBA champion, set to marry "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria next week, is staying coy about plans for the event.


Filipinos fight U.S. deportation after 25 years

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania  - A U.S. flag flies outside the home of Pedro and Salvacion Servano, a symbol of their love for the country that's trying to eject them.


Delay of Intelligence Overhaul Endangers US Lives, Kean Says

The US will be at a greater risk of a terrorist attack if Congress further delays legislation to reorganize the nation's intelligence services, said Thomas Kean, chairman of the commission that recommended the overhaul.


WASHINGTON_ Democrats are blaming President Bush for the record 2004 federal deficit of $413 billion, but Republicans say the figure shows that the economic and budget pictures are brightening.


Source: Firings likely in warheads' trek

The Air Force will recommend the firing and disciplining of several service members involved in the mistaken flight of nuclear warheads across the country in August, according to a military official familiar with the investigation.


The Food and Drug Administration approved using an antibiotic originally designed for humans to help treat skin infections suffered by dogs.


New GM faces one of the Astros' busiest winters

Tim Purpura was introduced as the new general manager of the Houston Astros on Monday at 11 am CT. By noon, Purpura was undoubtedly tackling several issues the Astros


US Economy: Retail Sales Rise 3rd Month in November

US retail sales unexpectedly increased for a third month in November, easing concern that consumers will be tight-fisted this holiday shopping season.


Jury selection for the trial of Michael Jackson on charges of child abuse is due to resume on Monday.


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Palestinians Chide U.S. Over Settlements

Palestinian leaders on Sunday accused the United States of harming prospects for Mideast peace after the latest indications that Washington is ready to accept some Israeli expansion of West Bank settlements.


Motorola considers cell phone biz spinoff

Company says it might consider busting into pieces to revive its ailing cell phone business. But is it the right move?


Lemieux's line powers Canada to 5-0 victory vs. Slovakia

Mario Lemieux has been saying for days that he isn't worried about failing to score a goal in the World Cup. Same with the many teammates who have insisted


Britain backs bond plan to aid N.Rock rescue: source

Britain will back a plan to  covert its lending to Northern Rock  into bonds, a  source familiar with the matter said, potentially tying itself  to the bank for years but avoiding full-scale nationalization.


No Man Is a Crystal Meth User Unto Himself

Crystal meth has spread beyond New York's gay club culture to a wider cross section of gay men, especially young ones.


The city's CIO said that it is just taking a breather while it figures how it can build a citywide wireless network that can provide free access to all.


Governors Seek More Money for Children's Insurance

Governors from both parties appealed yesterday for the Bush administration and Congress to provide more money for a health-care program that insures millions of children.


Swarmcast Appoints Industry Expert As Vice President of Business Development

Swarmcast, the provider of multi-source streaming technology for  high-quality online video delivery, has appointed Kelly C. Egan as its  vice president of business development. Egan brings more  than ten years of experience in the fields of media and entertainment to  Swarmcast.


(InfoWorld) - Making a splash as honing gadgets in spy movies, GPS (Global Positioning System) devices are now practical and make for pretty cool gifts. Axion's Geo-320 GPS navigation system -- when plopped on a car's dashboard -- barks out directions to drivers, while TeleNav's GPS Navigator service for smartphones voices directions to pedestrians. Despite the rise of GPS, atlases will remain, and it's good to have Brookstone's affordable Map Light to view paper maps at night. An Ã¼ber cool gift could be Hammacher Schlemmer and Co.'s LP-to-MP3 Converter, which converts songs from LPs to digitized MP3 files. But, first find people who own LPs. GPS for drivers For people who love to take wrong turns, a GPS system is a no-brainer as a gift idea. Axion has added the compact Geo-632 GPS system to its nifty array of in-car entertainment devices. The GPS system is real eye candy, and offers 2D and 3D viewing of preloaded maps on its 3.5-inch touch screen, voicing out directions. Like most GPS devices, it also has a listing of restaurants, hotels, gas stations, banks, and other tourist destinations. A lithium-ion battery operates the GPS unit for eight to 10 hours. It also has a Secure Digital flash memory card slot to load map updates. Map updates will be provided free at their Web site , said Jesse Lee, product engineer at Axion. As an add-on, the portable GPS unit can play MP3 files and view JPEG image files, allowing users to share music and images, said Joanna Zhang, an Axion spokeswoman. The $349.99 unit became available in the U.S. in November. GPS for pedestrians GPS systems can also be used by lost pedestrians. TeleNav's GPS Navigator software loads on to a smartphone and gives a 3D view of maps, with voice and on-screen directions. It provides directions to more than 10 million business listings in the U.S., including Wi-Fi hotspots and tourist destinations. The system can also be used in cars, and as an added bonus, its "fuel finder" locates spots with the lowest gas prices. However, maps on a smartphone's LCD (liquid crystal display) screen may be too tiny for a driver's comfort. The service works on smartphones with most U.S. mobile service providers . Alltel recently launched the TeleNav GPS wireless service in the U.S. for $9.99 a month, and it works on Research In Motion's BlackBerry 8703e and Samsung Electronics' u520 smartphones. For $2.99, a one-time use service is vailable, which works only on Samsung u520 phones. The beat goes on After an LP to CD recorder, Hammacher Schlemmer has introduced the LP to MP3 Converter right in time for the holiday season. The turntable plugs to a computer via a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, where it digitizes LP audio files. It helps save out-of-print music and spoken-word recordings on LPs to a more reliable digital format, according to the company. The software included removes scratches, hisses, and pops usually heard from LPs. The $169.95 systems also works as a stand-alone LP player, connecting to a stereo system via an RCA output. Change your wireless TV headset Sharper Image Inc. is offering Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headphones , which allows users to wirelessly listen to a TV, iPod, stereo -- anything with a headphone jack -- from up to 30 feet away. It comes with two pieces -- a wireless headset and a receiver. The Bluetooth receiver plugs into the headphone jack and the headset connects to the receiver, getting the sound wirelessly. This $99.95 Bluetooth headset could be an excellent alternative to traditional RF wireless headsets, known to be unreliable in coverage and performance.


Londra, 10:57 - CALCIO, ARSENAL: PALACIO L'EREDE DI HENRY

E' l'argentino Rodrigo Palacio l'erede di Thierry Henry all'Arsenal. I Gunners, secondo quanto scri...


New Orleans mourns Katrina dead two years on

New Orleans Wednesday mourned the huge losses inflicted by Hurricane Katrina two years ago, as US President George W. Bush sought to dispel lingering anger, vowing better days lay ahead.


Fini: il 'medico' Prodi sta ammazzando paese malato


The UK's roads are expected to be as busy as last summer's bank holiday, with 18 million drivers setting out.


49ers Lose to Patriots, Match Worst Year

The New England Patriots head into the playoffs with another win and some new worries. They overcame a sloppy first half for a 21-7 victory Sunday over the San Francisco 49ers, who matched their franchise-worst 2-14 record and clinched the top pick in this year's draft.


American Indian tribes throughout the country will receive 2,000 unused trailers that were intended for but never given to Hurricane Katrina victims.


President George W. Bush (news - web sites) issues a statement about the Asian tsunami from his ranch near Crawford, Texas December 29, 2004.


Bush: Afghan Election a 'Marvelous Thing'

President Bush said Saturday that the voting in Afghanistan was a remarkable achievement due in some part to his administration. "A marvelous thing is happening in Afghanistan," Bush told a breakfast fund-raiser for local Republican candidates. "Freedom is powerful. Think about a society in which young girls couldn't go to school, and their mothers were whipped in the public square, and today they're holding a presidential election."


Israel Winds Down Gaza Military Operation

Several thousand Israeli settlers and supporters demonstrate, during a rally against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's planned pullout and evacuation of Gaza Strip Jewish settlements, near Sharon's residence, in Jerusalem, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004.


Chiefs Defend Slow Network for the iPhone

Apple and AT&T defended a decision not to use a faster but more limited network for the phoneâs wireless Internet connection.


COMMACK, NY -- Second-seeded Lleyton Hewitt reached the final of TD Waterhouse Cup sooner than expected Saturday when Russian Dmitry Tursunov retired from their semifinal match because of injury.


Tv. Mentana lascia il Tg5. Rossella Ã¨ il nuovo direttore

Dopo 13 anni alla guida del Tg5, Enrico Mentana lascia il suo posto a Carlo Rossella. L'annuncio lo dÃ  lui stesso in diretta, al termine dell'edizione piÃ¹ seguita del giornale, quella delle 20. Mentana ha


Paula Radcliffe says she felt depressed, embarrassed and ashamed after leaving the Athens Olympics following her tearful exit from the marathon.


'Siamo vicini agli imprenditori taglieggiati da estorsione'


Mystery illness hits 200 at Calgary homeless shelter

Police and firefighters searched floor to floor at a homeless shelter yesterday after more than 200 people developed a mysterious illness during the night.


Cardinals Top Dodgers 6-2 to Win NL Series

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) swings for a 3-run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Los Angeles.


Healing: In I.C.U., Lack of Sleep Can Hurt Recovery

Patients in intensive care units are so busy being poked, prodded, jabbed and medicated that they rarely have time for sleep.


A German town faces criticism for naming a school after a man who pioneered the V-2 rocket under the Nazis.


Delta to file for $12 bln reorganization: paper

Delta Air Lines Inc., working to beat back an $8.4 billion merger bid from US Airways Group Inc., is expected as soon as Tuesday to file a sweeping bankruptcy reorganization plan, The Wall Street Journal said on its Web site, citing people familiar with the matter.


Ukraine's Parliament has voted to sack the Government of Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich to help end a 10-day political crisis sparked by allegations of fraud in the presidential ballot.


Blinkx raises the stakes in online video

Video search AdHocracy Blinkx ('blinks'), the transatlantic video search engine, has beaten Google, Yahoo! and MySpace to a big technology punch by going live with a system that "listens" to speech in clips in order to allow advertisers to target users more specifically.â¦


The Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the United States to cooperate on judicial matters after a court indicted a U.S. soldier for the fatal shooting of an Italian intelligence agent at a checkpoint in ...Comment


Palestinian teenager blows himself up in Tel Aviv market; 3 killed

A Palestinian teenager laden with explosives walked into a crowded outdoor market and blew himself up Monday, killing three Israelis, wounding 32 and scattering bloody vegetables and spices along the ground.


Sircana: drappelli organizzati, Bonaiuti: 'troppe stecche'


High-Profile Italians Get Taste Of Brunei

Colorful sights of men and women in traditional Brunei attire, coupled with the sound of the 'hadrah,' welcomed a total of 112 Italian visitors at the Brunei International Airport yesterday morning.


Democrats Try to Rein in Fees on Consulting

Resentment has been building at how, win or lose, presidential elections have become gold mines for the media consultants who dominate modern campaigns.


Westwood Closes in on First Title of 2004

SUN CITY, South Africa  - Briton Lee Westwood  closed in on his first title of 2004 when he claimed the  third-round lead in the Sun City Golf Challenge Saturday.


Indagini a tutto campo Ancora nessuna rivendicazione

FIRENZE, 26 SETTEMBRE - Continuano a tutto campo le indagini per l'ordigno incendiario rinvenuto nella notte fra venerdi' e sabato scorsi in via San Gallo. Non e' pervenuta alcuna rivendicazione e gli investigatori


The bill to nationalise Northern Rock is to be debated in the Commons, with the Tories set to vote against it.


An unsolicited marketing message irritates an Edinburgh man and earns its sender a lawsuit -- and a $1,445 fine for damages. Is your inbox a gold mine? By the Associated Press.


A news report about Saddam Hussein's execution was removed from a recreation area at the Guantanamo Bay detention center after a detainee's lawyer accused officials of using it to frighten prisoners, a U.S. military spokesman said Thursday.


Sarkozy sees threat, BOJ says tumult overdone

NEW YORK/LONDON  - France's Nicolas Sarkozy warned on Thursday that the U.S. home loan crisis was a threat to world growth, while a Bank of Japan policy-maker said the recent market turmoil has been overdone.


TORONTO -- The province will implement its final offer to doctors over the objections of the Ontario Medical Association. Health Minister George Smitherman said yesterday he doesn't require legislation to


Highly detailed photos of the Moon from the 1970s are being made available to the public for the first time.


Thomson's Reuters takeover gets antitrust go-ahead

Thomson Corp  won  conditional approval from the European Commission and the U.S.  Department of Justice to buy Reuters , a deal that will  create the world's leading provider of news and data for  professional markets.


Life & style: Despite all the self-flagellation during London fashion week, this lack of patriotism is not reflected in the clothes


PluggedIn: Vista's growing pains leave room for XP

David Daoud ran into trouble when he  started using Vista, the new version of Windows that Microsoft  Corp.  and PC makers have spent millions of dollars  advertising since it came out six months ago.