An Egyptian woman dies of bird flu, bringing the number of confirmed deaths from the virus in Egypt to 18.


German airline Lufthansa denies making Iberia bid

Germany's biggest airline Lufthansa on Friday denied Spanish press reports that it was preparing a takeover bid for Spanish national carrier Iberia.


A federal appeals court on Friday ordered a new sentencing hearing for a death row inmate convicted of killing three men 26 years ago.


Continuing on from this previous post, DevShed has this new tutorial posted. Another excerpt from O'Reilly's "Programming PHP, Second Edition" (by Kevin Tatroe, Rasmus Lerdorf, and Peter MacIntyre), this section gets more into connecting to the database, making a query and returning some information.   They start off looking at the DSNs mentioned previously and include a bit of error checking around it to handle anything that might come up. The next step is, of course, to make a query against the information in your database. They also include an example of the fetchRow method to push the returned results into a variable.   The variable is built out as an array, so they show what that array looks like "on the inside" and how you can reference the different values that make it up.


Spurs' Richards says chances of tumour 'extremely low'

Tottenham Hotspur defender Dean Richards says there is an "extremely low" chance that he has a tumour after a scan had revealed an "abnormality on the brain".


WASHINGTON : Democrat John Kerry, seeking to refocus his White House battle against George W. Bush, zeroed in on the president's economic record he called a litany of fiscal failure and favoritism for the rich.


Labour's election hopes rely on things they don't control

Comment is free: Polly Toynbee: Brown may look assured, but it's risky to stake all on stability and Tory folly


depends on whether they can rein in militants, who killed five Israeli soldiers in Gaza in an attack on Sunday. drew missile strikes in a swift reprisal and dimmed hopes for an end to decades of conflict in the post-Arafat era.


Health Tip: Wear Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes

(HealthDay News) -- Sunglasses can protect the eyes from damage caused by ultraviolet rays. Frequent or prolonged exposure to UV rays may cause cataracts, macular degeneration and skin cancer around the eyes, Prevent Blindness America says.


Patriots' spying scandal raises technology questions

Why do we even need radio helmets and Wi-Fi on the sidelines? Tech has countless uses but please keep the geeks off the gridiron.


England flanker Andy Hazell hobbled off the field in Gloucester's 26-16 Premiership win over Worcester to give England coach Andy Robinson another injury victim to fret about.


Sony is to cut the Japanese launch price of its forthcoming PlayStation 3 console by 20%, the firm says.


Manufacturing a challenge for OLED TVs, Sony confirms

Large OLED screens look great, but making them is not a million laughs. Producing them in large quantities remains a work in progress, executives say.


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Peru's famed "Ice Maiden," the frozen mummy of an Inca girl sacrificed to the gods 500 years ago, might be at risk from humidity, Peru's leading newspaper reported Wednesday.


Ukrainian CEC announces results of presidential elections

RBC, 02.11.2004, Kiev 15:55:11.Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich has won 40.22 percent support during the recent presidential elections, according to the results announced by the Ukrainian Central Elections Commission after 95.


Discussions in works on avian flu vaccine trial

TORONTO - The chief executive of Canada's pandemic influenza vaccine manufacturer says he believes the federal government will fund development and testing of a candidate vaccine for the avian flu strain known as H5N1.


The company announces a disappointing quarter and reduces full-year guidance.


Part 1 of 2: Fundamentals the cause of oil price turbulence

Last week the price of WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude was recorded close to US$50/barrel, a record high, but a level still far lower in real terms than that registered in 1979 -- about $40/barrel (at the US dollar rate in 1979) -- or the equivalent


Maoist rebels in Nepal reject a two-month deadline for peace talks set by the government.


But it's voice-only, with faster broadband still a year away BT took its much-hyped 21st Century Network live today, switching over 100 voice lines in a South Wales village and roping in an 11 year-old schoolgirl to make the first customer call.â¦


Iraq aims to end immunity of security firms

Iraq wants to tighten control over security contractors after a deadly shooting incident involving the U.S. firm Blackwater, ending their long immunity from Iraqi prosecution, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.


Magazine editor jailed in landmark libel case

JAKARTA  - The editor of a leading Indonesian magazine was sentenced to jail Thursday in a high profile libel case that rights groups say represents a setback for press freedoms and the country's emerging democracy.


Golf: Europe go on charm offensive as Mickelson takes a day off

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, United States : As Europe went on a charm offensive to win over the American fans, US captain Hal Sutton was coming to terms with Phil Mickelson's decision not to practice.


LVMH Is Planning Sale of Lacroix Designer Line

Bernard Arnault is preparing to sell Christian Lacroix, a brand founded in the 1980's amid demand for designer clothing, but one that never made a profit.


Jobless claims drop suggests solid economy

The number of U.S. workers seeking initial jobless benefits fell 20,000 last week, while import prices rose last month despite an oil price drop, suggesting a resilient economy still facing inflation risks.


Ukraine commemorates big Nazi massacre of Jews

Ukraine this week marks the anniversary of   one of World War Two's most notorious wartime massacres,   reflecting on a key stage in Nazi Germany's plan to kill off   European Jewry and on persisting anti-Semitism at home.


U.N.'s Ban heads for Sudan in Darfur peace drive

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon flies to Sudan on Monday to push for talks between the government and rebels to end the four-year-old crisis in Darfur and clear the way for a big peacekeeping force.


Here are today's Battleground Dispatches Ã¢ÂÂ a roundup of what is going on right now in the year's hottest races, based on reports from local and national media.


Chicago Bears left guard Rex Tucker will miss eight to 10 weeks of the regular season because of a dislocated left elbow.


Green jacket required for Woods wedding?

According to various professional snooping outlets, the world's most popular golfer got hitched. The alleged venue was beach-adjacent in Barbados, which would seem to frame Tiger with an unbeatable sand trap.


Swisscom, Austrian telecom talks cut off: OeIAG

Negotiations between the Austrian privatisation agency OeIAG and the Swiss telecommunications group Swisscom for a stake in Telekom Austria ended without a deal, OeIAG said in a statement.


Reds first baseman Sean Casey had arthroscopic surgery to clean out his right knee on Tuesday.


A U.S. Department of Treasury committee is reviewing the proposed acquisition of networking vendor 3Com by Bain Capital and Huawei Technologies.


China will try to nudge North Korea to resume stalled talks on ending its nuclear programmes when Pyongyang's number two leader visits on Monday, but economic issues will also be high on the agenda.


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


EC promises Microsoft anti-trust fight will continue

The European Commission has said it will pursue its anti-trust case against Microsoft despite the loss of two of the Commission's principal supporters from the IT industry.


Israel army blames 'professional failures' for Egyptian deaths

The killing of three policemen on the Gaza border last month was the result of a series of professional failures, the Israeli chief of staff has told his Egyptian counterpart.


A ship carrying the first delivery of energy aid under a key disarmament deal leaves S Korea for the North.


Allen Iverson stole an inbound pass, drove down the court and made a layup at the buzzer, giving the Philadelphia 76ers a 116-114 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday.


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In a bold slap at the United States and other Western powers, Russian president Vladimir Putin said these countries' statements about the election crisis in the Ukraine could be intended to "destablize his country.


Minnesota Twins right-hander Brad Radke, who struggled with injuries to his throwing shoulder last season, is expected to announce his retirement at a news conference Tuesday.


Sport: Audi have maintained their grip on the Le Mans 24-hour race by winning the sportscar classic for a fourth consecutive year.


>Star News is coming up with a shocker this weekend. In a special report, the channel will unleash the shady facet of popular Bollywood actresses and models behind Mumbai's prostitution racket.


A quick withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq could allow victorious Muslim extremists to fan out into other countries, with some militants going to Afghanistan to fight alongside a resurgent Taliban, Vice President Dick Cheney says.


Italian, Egyptian Hostages Freed in Iraq

Two female Italian hostages seized in Baghdad three weeks ago were set free on Tuesday along with kidnapped Iraqis and Egyptians in a flurry of releases, but


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Sprint Corp. is close to an agreement to buy Nextel Communications Inc. for about $35 billion in a mostly stock deal that would combine the No.


The central committee of Israel's Labour party on Saturday decided to open talks with the ruling Likud party of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon aimed at joining a national unity government, a spokesperson said.


Assessing What Will Now Happen to Fannie Mae

The S.E.C.'s ruling that Fannie Mae had seriously breached accounting rules could result in stricter government controls and possibly a change in top management.


Bochum, 16:11 - PALLANUOTO DONNE, COPPA CAMPIONI: CATANIA IN SEMIFINALE

Battendo nella partita decisiva il Bochum per 15-4, l'Orizzonte Geymonat Catania è approdata ...


After you kill off President George W. Bush in a fictional film, what do you do? How about making  a deal ?


Keaton, Parker, Mulroney Sign Up for Family Affair

LOS ANGELES  - Diane Keaton, Sarah  Jessica Parker and Dermot Mulroney have signed on to the  untitled Fox romantic comedy previously known as "Hating Her."


Parents Waiting for Waves to Return Kids

As dawn breaks over Sri Lanka's coast, dozens of parents come to the beach where huge waves seized their children a week ago. "They believe their kids are alive and the sea will return them — one day," UNICEF chief Carol Bellamy said on Sunday, after touring this island country's tsunami-devastated shore.


What is risibly termed the adult-entertainment industry has come to permeate many aspects of the culture.


Germany's chancellor warns off the far right as the country marks 60 years since the bombing of Dresden.


Bush Calls for Permanent Tax Cuts, Social Security Overhaul

President George W. Bush said Congress should seek to improve the US economy by making his tax cuts permanent, overhauling Social Security and limiting liability litigation to restrict what he called ``junk lawsuits.


Blog: The database software maker has a new version out that can talk to other databases written in SQL.


France asks record price for envoy's Dublin home

The residence of France's ambassador to Ireland is up for sale with a 60 million euro (45 million pound) price tag that would make it the most expensive home ever sold in the Irish Republic.


Airstrikes and Afghan army gunfire killed more than 45 suspected Taliban fighters in a clash in a southern province just as the holy month of Ramadan began, the U.S.-led coalition said.


When Beethoven plays, it's time to take note of the BIOS

Whether I'm on the Internet or not, there is a noise that comes out of my computer like a cat crying. That's not a cat. It's supposed to be Beethoven.


AMs are to decide on a full debate on a controversial plan for a windfarm off the south Wales coast.


Jeffrey W. Greenberg resigned Monday as chairman and chief executive of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. insurance brokerage, the company said, in a move that appeared aimed at positioning


Bush has squandered lives, US reputation

First, to hear John Kerry lay out his plans for the mess in Iraq and for keeping a lid on terror. I wasnât disappointed. Kerry mapped out a strong and sensible plan to bring peace to Iraq, thereby saving


The Beatles' Across the Universe will become the first song ever to be beamed directly into space next week, Nasa announces.


Ozzy offers 100,000 pound bounty for his family jewels!

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are ready to shell out 100,000 pounds as a reward to anyone who catches the burglars who stole jewels worth 2 million pounds from their Buckinghamshire mansion.


Study Finds Many Injuries to Surgeons Go Unreported

Most surgeons fail to report injuries from needles and other sharp instruments, risking their health and that of their families and patients to the threat of diseases.


Web fans complete takeover of lowly English club

More than 28,000 sports fans from across the world on Tuesday formally completed the takeover of a lowly English football club, gaining power over everything from team selection to transfers.


U.S. stocks fell on Friday as oil  prices touched another record high and Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O  dragged on the major indexes after the software maker's revenue  forecast lagged analysts' expectations.


The war of coded words about race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama has the potential to cause the internal crack-up the party always fears


One person is dead and another five are in a critical condition after a man went on a knifing rampage in north London.


Iraqi Police Brigade Linked to Death Squads

The number of car and roadside bombs found in Iraq last week was the highest so far this year, a U.S. military official said today in Baghdad.


Luke Donald and Paul Casey took a giant stride towards what would be only the second-ever victory for England in golf's World Cup.


A fire inside a Santo Domingo nightclub killed nine people early Monday, officials said.


U.S. Blue Chips Off on Boeing; Techs Flat

U.S. blue chips fell on Wednesday,  pressured by a drop in airplane manufacturer Boeing Co. BA.N,  while technology stocks were little changed, helped by  end-of-year buying by money managers.


Exxon Mobil in Nigeria Deal to Build Plant

Oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. said Wednesday it is teaming up with Nigeria's state-owned oil company to build a plant to produce natural gas on the country's Atlantic coast for markets in Europe and America.


New York Attorney General Eliot  Spitzer, who is probing bid-rigging in the insurance industry,  expects to file suit against insurance consultant Universal  Life Resources as early as Friday, a spokesman for his office  said.


Kelly Pavlik records a unanimous points victory over Jermain Taylor in Las Vegas.


Oil major YUKOS will hold a shareholders meeting on Dec. 20 to consider whether to file for bankruptcy or liquidate the firm after it was hit with huge


A little sleep cuts errors by doctors, study finds

WASHINGTON -- Young doctors made far fewer mistakes when their hours were restricted to let them get some sleep, according to the first study to directly examine the issue.


The grandfather of stabbed schoolgirl Jessica Knight says she was so hurt he could barely recognise her.


BusinessWeek Online - More business schools are offering specialized MBA programs. Whether they come in the form of an Executive MBA degree in a particular industry or a separate certificate earned in addition to the MBA, they all have a common aim: to give students a foundation in general management, from basic finance to strategy, and an in-depth knowledge of a particular industry.


Ghana Votes for New President, Parliament

Voters in Ghana queued on Tuesday to  choose a new leader for their West African country in what was  expected to be a race between incumbent John Kufuor and  long-standing rival John Atta Mills.


Shares in Vodafone Group PLC rose Monday as the market reacted positively to the weekend move by the world's largest mobile telephone company to gain control of Hutchison Essar India Ltd.


David Beckham to act in a movie trilogy on Football

Real Madrid star and England Soccer team captain David Beckham has already been an inspiration of a massive international hit movie âBend it like Beckhamâ.


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ATLANTA - Showing they can circle the wagons with the best of them, the Braves fought off enemies real and imagined Friday night on the heels of shortstop Rafael Furcal's DUI arrest.


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Glaxo drug shrinks tumors in kidney cancer study

More than a quarter of patients with advanced kidney cancer saw their tumors shrink after treatment with GlaxoSmithKline Plc's pazopanib, a new pill designed to rival Genentech's blockbuster drug Avastin, researchers said on Saturday.


Cooking TV show host Julia Child died in her sleep just two days before her 92nd birthday. The 6-foot-2 woman taught America how to cook healthy food for over twenty years. Top French chef Alain Ducasse, who knew Child commented, "Her enthusiasm for co...


This file photo of Britney Spears shows her in a wedding gown as she sings at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York. Photo: Reuters.


The German soccer federation warned potential spectators Thursday against buying World Cup tickets from unauthorized agents, saying they could be prevented from entering stadiums for the matches.


Northern Ireland takes step to power sharing

Northern Ireland took a step toward restoring a government shared between Protestants and Catholics as it counted votes on Thursday from an election for a new provincial assembly.


Iraqi Prime Minister Approves Offensive in Fallujah

Interim Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says he has given US and Iraqi forces the authority to rid the city of Fallujah of terrorists.


Nation Briefs: Organ network asks for help in curbing donor ads

Washington - The national organ transplant network is asking hospitals to discourage patients from advertising for donors and, if possible, to refuse to perform transplants that arise from these campaigns.


Manchester United says no takeover offer received from Glazer

Manchester United, the world's richest football club, said that no firm takeover offer had been received from US sports tycoon Malcolm Glazer though a bid was still possible.


WORKING to reverse a slump in the polls, Democrat John Kerry has launched a new attack on George W. Bush that blames the spiralling cost of the Iraq war for denying cash to vital domestic programs for job creation, homeland security, health and education.


Online search leader Google Inc. is becoming more bookish. Expanding a program introduced last year, Google is inviting publishers to include entire books in its index, enabling people to peak at the contents before making a decision on whether to buy.


Advertisers meld into the gameplay by adding content. From their perspective, it's a win-win situation. By John Gaudiosi.


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US Airways pilots vote for pay cuts of $300m

Pilots at US Airways have voted in favour of giving $300 million in annual wage and benefit concessions to the struggling airline, becoming the first major labor group to accept permanent cuts, the union representing pilots said.


L'inchiesta si allarga Indagati Cragnotti e Fucile

PARMA, 16 NOVEMBRE 2004 - L'ex patron di Cirio Sergio Cragnotti e' stato iscritto nel registro degli indagati della Procura di Parma nell'ambito dell'indagine sul crac Parmalat. Indagato risulta anche il genero


Obama unveils $120 billion stimulus plan

Democrat Barack Obama on Sunday unveiled an economic stimulus package costing up to $120 billion that his campaign said would put money in the hands of workers and seniors, stem the foreclosure crisis and cover state budget shortfalls.


Contenders in the 2008 US presidential race campaign in Iowa, a key early state in picking each party's nominee.


The company is doing well while dealing with slower homebuilding and lead-paint litigation.


Speculation follows Cabinet resignations

The White House could announce a replacement for outgoing Attorney General John Ashcroft as early as today, a senior administration official told CNN.


Melzer Upsets Agassi, Roddick Reaches Semis in San Jose

SAN JOSE, California  - Andre Agassi's bid for a  record sixth San Jose Open title ended in a 6-3, 6-1  quarter-final defeat to Austria's Juergen Melzer Friday.


Lack of power for women in the home increases poverty and harms children, says the Unicef annual report.


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''Non abbiamo copiato nulla, abbiamo costruito una macchina con le nostre idee''. Queste le parole d...


Florida and Gulf Coast Brace for Arrival of Hurricane Ivan

Residents stocked up to prepare for a storm that has already swamped communities in the Caribbean and reportedly killed dozens.


The head of Kenya's Anglican Church rejects a compromise over gay bishops by US Episcopal Church leaders.


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Anheuser-Busch Pushes the Big Beers for the Super Bowl

Anheuser-Busch, which buys more commercial time each year in the Super Bowl than any other marketer, is likely to run seven spots in Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3, all of them for Budweiser or Bud Light.


The ups and downs of being Potter-film child stars

Dodging paparazzi and juggling homework with filming are just some of the drawbacks of being a teenaged movie star, the young actors from the "Harry Potter" film series said.


Talks agree to set up expert group to end Ukraine election runoff

The mediation talks on resolving the Ukraine election runoff agreed on Wednesday evening to set up a joint expert group to explore approaches to end the election crisis.


Ayad Allawi, Iraq's prime minister, backed out yesterday from plans for a reconciliation conference in Jordan with Iraq's exiled opposition, setting back hopes of a government accommodation


Belarus Frightens Russia Reminding Of Its Soviet Past

MINSK, October 21. (RIA Novosti s Larisa Sayenko) All Russians who come to the Belarussian capital are amazed by the flood of propaganda, which on all the three state-owned TV channels praises the country s ...


Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s WMT.N Chief  Executive Lee Scott is "optimistic" about the holiday season  and expects a "strong finish" to the year, he said on Tuesday.


He's Friared. For more than two hours, billionaire mogul and television star Donald Trump suffered the verbal slings and arrows of nearly 75 comics, celebrities and friends at the annual Friars Club roast.


Newspapers in the United Arab Emirates and across the Arab world pay tribute to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan, the veteran UAE ruler who died on Tuesday after a long illness.


Ailing Arafat Faces Days of Medical Tests

CLAMART, France  - Yasser Arafat will undergo a  battery of medical tests on Saturday as French doctors try to  discover whether the ailing Palestinian leader is suffering  from leukemia or some other blood disorder.


Jack Thompson might go down in gay porn shocker

Anti-gaming crusader falls foul of Judge "This is the best thing to happen to me in a long, long time. Check my filings, sweetie."â¦


Why Gordon never gets the hump with big money

Comment is free: Nick Cohen: The PM's love affair with the super-rich has forged an unlikely alliance of opponents.


Police investigate the rape of a 26-year-old woman at a hotel where Manchester United footballers were having a party.


Lebron scores 33 as NBA Cavaliers rip Golden State

LeBron James scored 33 points and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 16 to spark the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth National Basketball Association victory in a row, beating Golden State 99-88.


DNA tests back a Sri Lankan couple's claim that a baby boy rescued from the tsunami was their son.


Helicopter and boat crews rescued hundreds of trapped people on Saturday after storms whipped through Britain, flooding towns and villages and sending thousands to emergency shelters.


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European mobile operator Mmo2 and Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo have signed a long-term agreement under which O2 is to launch the I-mode mobile internet service in the UK, Germany and Ireland.


Potential All-American Dream or All-Russian Nightmare for USTA at ...

The US Open will either get its dream all-American final, a nightmare all-Russian final, or something in between today when No. 5 Lindsay Davenport faces No.


Report: PDA Shipments Drop for Third Year

Worldwide shipments of personal digital assistants declined for the third straight year, according to a new report.


Even for authoritarian rulers, the decree that plugged-in Chinese must be back on the sexual straight and narrow by Oct. 1 will not become reality easily.


NBA Wrap-Suns Scorch Pacers to Maintain Best Record

Shawn Marion had 21 points and Amare Stoudemire contributed 20 and 14 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns crushed the Indiana Pacers 124-89 on Sunday, improving their NBA best record to 30-4.


PeopleSoft cans CEO Conway, appoints founder Duffield

On Friday, PeopleSoft announced the Board of Directors' decision to terminate Craig Conway as President and CEO of the Company, effective immediately.


United States intelligence officers have taken detainees out of Iraq for interrogation, according to The Washington Post. At the request of the CIA, the Justice Department allegedly compiled a secret memo


China to Make Sex-Selective Abortions a Crime

China is to outlaw the selective abortion of female fetuses to correct an imbalance in the ratio of boys to girls that has grown since the one-child policy was introduced more than 20 years ago.


FLACHAU (AUSTRIA) - Tanti auguri di Natale allâItalia dello sci e degli sport invernali: li fa Giorgio Rocca vincendo alla grande lo slalom speciale di Flachau, con tanto di spettacolo finale alla Tomba dei tempi dâoro, con un cuore disegnato sulla


Confronto governo-sindacati su aumento erogazioni piu' basse


Fourteen years after coming under federal protection, the northern spotted owl continues on the decline in the Pacific Northwest, a study shows.


Wis. governor's campaign backer indicted

One of Gov. Jim Doyle's biggest campaign contributors was indicted Thursday on federal charges that he funneled more than $100,000 in donations to Doyle to secure approval for a planned Indian casino.


Race to host 2012 Olympics enters final lap

The five cities looking to host the 2012 Summer Games submitted bids to the International Olympic Committee on Monday, with Paris the front-runner to win next year's vote.


KABUL - President Hamid Karzai clinched victory in Afghanistan's historic presidential poll as his main rival conceded defeat even before election workers began counting the final votes on Monday.


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Actress plans to cover up Beatles tattoo

Evan Rachel Wood says she enjoyed filming "Across the Universe" so much, she had a tattoo inked in tribute to the Beatles-themed musical romance.


Independent republican candidate Gerry McGeough is arrested and over "serious terrorist crime".


"Team America," a political satire about a special American police force that goes around the world saving everyone from terrorism, stars dozens of 22-inch puppets.


At a time when "surprise" teams are supposed to get what's coming to them from the league powers, Melrose is instead setting its sights on the Middlesex League title.


Abe sees Japan mediator role on climate change

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Berlin on Tuesday ahead of his first G8 summit, saying the Asian power would use its clout to act as a go-between in the fraught debate on climate change.


The world's highest peak should put on a UN danger list to force action on global warming, campaigners say.


FedEx to Build 2nd-Largest U.S. Private Solar System

FedEx Corp. FDX.N, the world's  largest air-express shipper, on Monday said it was building the  nation's second largest private solar power system atop its hub  in Oakland, California.


Wage gains stay ahead of inflation in August

Gains in workers' pay outpaced inflation for the second straight month in August, the government said Thursday in a report suggesting subdued price pressures are helping employees come out slightly ahead.


Although Britain is the US' closest ally in Europe, Britons do not think much of President George Bush, an AP poll in Europe and selected countries of the world has found.


US soldiers talk to journalists, unidentified, after a mortar round, foreground, hit the parking lot of the al-Mansour Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday Oct 16, 2004, where some foreign journalists and diplomats stay.


Outlawed Protestants ask to join in peace talks

Northern Ireland's largest and most violent outlawed group, the Ulster Defense Association, announced Sunday it will desist from further attacks and wants to rejoin peacemaking efforts.


Study Warns Child Abuse High in U.S. Military Families

Murders of children in U.S. military  families in North Carolina were more than double the state  average over a 15-year period, according to a study released on  Thursday.


Kevin Bacon has joined a group fighting to keep Thomas Eakins' 1875 masterpiece, "The Gross Clinic," in its hometown.


Microsoft's MSN marks Greater China separate region

Microsoft Corp.'s MSN unit is treating  its greater China market as a geographically separate region,  industry sources said on Tuesday, in a nod to China's  increasing importance to the software giant.


Peace talks on Sudan's Darfur halted again

ABUJA: African Union-brokered peace talks between the Sudanese government and Darfur rebel leaders bogged down again Tuesday, barely 10 minutes after delegates resumed negotiations following a three-day pause.


young women who injure their knees playing soccer appear to have a very high chance of developing a potentially disabling arthritis years later, a study suggests.


Governor claims win after clash in Mexico's Oaxaca

OAXACA, Mexico  - The governor of Mexico's troubled Oaxaca state claimed victory in a six-month conflict on Sunday, after riot police fired tear gas and arrested scores of protesters trying to force him from office the day before.


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Intervenendo alla riunione in corso a Milano tra arbitri, allenatori e capitani di serie A, Cesare G...


Microsoft Downplays Stealth Update Concerns

Calls concerns over undercover updates to Windows XP and Windows Vista a tempest in a teapot.


China Holds Brothers for Grisly Killing of 12

Chinese police have detained two  brothers who killed 12 people, most of them women working in  nightclubs and bath houses whom they robbed and dismembered in  a 15-month spree, a newspaper said on Thursday.


5 foreigners among death toll of explosion in Kabul

The death toll of a deadly explosion in the Afghan war-weary capital has risen to 10 as local hospitals confirmed receiving five bodies of the victims.


Blog: The No. 2 PC seller will offer a $899 desktop, a $599 desktop and a $599 laptop with Ubuntu Linux preinstalled.


Protesters gather at an atomic research base claiming any plans to update the UK's nuclear defences are unlawful.


South Africa name an unchanged team to face champions England in the final of the World Cup on Saturday.


British FM fooled into frank talk by impressionist: report

British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett was duped into making revealing comments about fellow ministers by an impressionist impersonating finance minister Gordon Brown, newspapers reported.


Russian President Vladimir Putin says the attacks in Iraq aim to sink George W Bush's re-election hopes.


Supermarket chain Morrisons returns to profit, six months after posting its first annual loss.


ALITALIA: MARONI, MERCOLEDI' VIA LIBERA DA CDM AD AMMORTIZZATORI

Roma, 24 set. (Adnkronos) - Mercoledi' prossimo il Cdm dara' il via libera' al provvedimento sugli ammortizzatori sociali ''limitati al trasporto aereo, i cui costi sono sostenibili perche' vi contribuiranno anche le societa' pagando i contributi''.


Helicopters swoop to save Kenya refugees

NAIVASHA, Kenya  - Kenyan military helicopters swooped over machete-wielding crowds terrorizing hundreds of refugees in a lakeside town on Tuesday against a backdrop of spiraling violence in the east African country.


Argentina's First Lady Wins Presidency by Wide Margin

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 28 -- The presidency of Argentina was handed from husband to wife Sunday, as first lady Cristina FernÃÂ¿ndez de Kirchner crushed 13 opposition candidates on the promise of adhering to the political principles that made President NÃÂ¿stor Kirchner one of Latin America's most popular...


The Russian Business Network, a notorious hacker gang, is responsible for ongoing spam attacks using malicious PDF files.


R&B star Mary J Blige leads the nominations for the American music industry's Grammy Awards.


Intensive talks start to revive peace process in N. Ireland

Leaders of Northern Ireland's main parties on Thursday are starting intensive negotiations aimed to revive the long-deadlocked peace process in the province.


The Police Sell Out UK Tour in 30 Minutes

Click here to watch The Police's video "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" All 120,000 tickets for The Police's comeback UK tour were snatched up in under an hour Friday.Comment


CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Two packages containing human body parts - including a liver and part of a head - meant for a medical research lab instead were delivered to a home.


RIVALS' THIRD EPIC BATTLE: Barrera by a nose

One of the greatest fights in recent boxing history was eclipsed on Saturday when Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales put on yet another memorable brawl.


Back on the 'scopes - for now British astronomers will continue to enjoy access to the Gemini telecope programme following an apparent Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) U-turn on its decision last month to withdraw from the consortium.â¦


Bipartisan Cooperation on Health Care Is Dead on Arrival

When it comes to domestic economic policy, Bush the Wounded President is much to be preferred over Bush the Decider.


U.S. military confirms Iraqi soldier shot servicemen

Two U.S. soldiers were killed and three others wounded along with a civilian interpreter on December 26 when an Iraqi soldier opened fire on them during a joint patrol, the U.S. military said on Saturday.


Kevin Keegan is set to be unveiled as Newcastle United's new manager at a news conference on Friday (1400GMT).


A woman speaks of the abuse by her former partner which included being forced to lie in a dog basket.


Bolton captain Kevin Nolan has signed a new four-year contract with the English Premiership club.


George Michael to play first gig at new Wembley

Singer George Michael will be the first  pop artist to play a concert at the new Wembley Stadium, the  venue's managing director said on Sunday.


Four killed, several injured in storm lashing western, northern ...

A storm lashed Friday in western andnorthern France and the region of Paris, killing four people and injuring several others as well as cutting power to 385,000 homes.


Bush says N.Korea deal unique, Koreas to resume talks

President Bush on Wednesday said critics of the North Korea nuclear deal were "flat wrong," as the two Koreas agreed to resume ministerial talks on economic cooperation and cross-border ties.


Oil prices fell sharply Wednesday after a government report that US inventories of crude rose 3.4 million barrels last week, surprising many traders and analysts who had expected to see supplies shrink because of lingering production problems in the wake


Sysco Corp. SYY.N, the largest U.S.  distributor of food to restaurants and hospitals, on Monday  said quarterly profit rose as an extra week in the period and  cost control measures helped offset the higher food prices that  were slowing demand.


White House: North Korea deal important first step

The White House on Tuesday said the six-party deal on North Korea's nuclear program was an important first step.


If location is the golden rule of real estate, then many who invest in real estate mutual funds might at times feel as if they've stumbled upon a great deal in the fanciest building in town.


SEOUL : A huge explosion rocked North Korea's northern inland province of Ryanggang last week, triggering a mushroom cloud at least two miles in radius, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said Sunday.


Unbeaten and unsung, Rice and Stanford have a chance to shake up the college football rankings Saturday.


AUSTRALIAN Sarah Davies has missed out on being crowned Miss World 2004 at the finals of the beauty pageant in China.


Jewish group may sue for seized writings

Members of a Hasidic Jewish movement may sue the Russian government in an effort to recover 18th century religious writings and prayers seized by the Nazi and Soviet armies, a U.S. judge said Monday.


The world must show patience over Iran's nuclear programme, the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog tells the BBC.


Dopo la candidatura di Carl Icahn nel board dell'azienda


Marine recruiter in 'Fahrenheit' mourned

He was a stern-faced sniper &#151; and a soft-hearted Marine who handed out candy to kids in Iraq. He was a warrior who wrote poetry about life and death.


Palermo, 15:55 - TENNIS, ATP PALERMO: NASO AL SECONDO TURNO

Gianluca Naso si è qualificato per il secondo turno del torneo Atp di Palermo (340.000 euro, ...


Hezbollah-led protesters camp out in Beirut

Supporters of Lebanon's Hezbollah-led opposition camped out in central Beirut on Saturday on the second day of protests to demand the resignation of the U.S.-backed government.


Baghdad Blast Targets Sunni Tribal Leaders

BAGHDAD, June 25 -- Five bombings struck Iraq on Monday, killing at least 54 people, including 12 who died in a suicide attack at a Baghdad hotel frequented by members of Iraq's parliament and Chinese diplomats, U.S. military and Iraqi security officials said.


Viewers treated to a break from the TV ad wars during the Democratic convention last month won't get the same respite when Republicans gather to re-nominate President Bush.


American waitresses take pride in doing work that they realize many people, including some they serve so diligently, put them down for doing at all.


Despite 21-15 record, Notre Dame gives Willingham the axe

Notre Dame football coach Tyrone Willingham made history last Tuesday, but certainly not the kind he had hoped for. Willingham became the first head coach at the University to


Man Utd manager Ferguson rubbishes Ronaldo transfer rumours

Sir Alex Ferguson has rubbished speculation linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a shock move to Spanish champions Real Madrid.


Conservatives say they can win General election

Conservative party leader Michael Howard said his party could oust the Labour Party and Prime Minister Tony Blair ( news - web sites ) at a general election, expected as early as May next year.


A breakdown of proposals in the Public Health White Paper expected ...

Freedom for the National Assembly to have its own say on the scale and speed of a smoking ban. In England a ban on smoking in all Government workplaces and NHS buildings will be in place by 2006.


President Bush urges North Korea to give up nuclear ambitions at a summit rocked by  protests.


Muslimsâ Veils Test Limits of Britainâs Tolerance

The increasing numbers of veiled Muslim women are fueling the debate over the role of Muslims in British life.


Would-be O.J. publisher fired for anti-Semitic remarks

Controversial publisher Judith Regan, whose plan to publish a book by O.J. Simpson called "If I Did It" ignited a firestorm of criticism, was fired for making anti-Semitic remarks in an argument with a colleague, a publishing source said on Monday.


THE decision by the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the third month in a row would have little effect on the Reserve Bank of Australia's deliberations on monetary policy, economists said yesterday.


Three Chemo Drugs Better Than Two for Advanced Head/Neck Cancers

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- The addition of the chemotherapy drug, docetaxel, to the standard two-drug regimen used for head and neck cancers improved the efficacy of the treatment while reducing the toxicity, two new studies report.


The head of Microsoft's Business Division is leaving the company, to be replaced by former Juniper Networks COO Stephen Elop in September.


From smiles to snarls, tennis players deal with media in different ways

Dealing with the media has become an integral part of a tennis player's life, and some do it better than others.


Australia's PM goes green, opponents see red

Australia's prime minister, facing a tough re-election fight and under pressure over his climate credentials, has pledged new "clean energy" targets in a move environment groups said would not sway green-leaning voters.


The US Senate votes to revive discussion of immigration legislation backed by President Bush.


Stocks fall on economy concern, drugstores off

U.S. stocks slid on Thursday after a   report said factory activity contracted in the U.S.   Mid-Atlantic region in September for the first time in over   three years, prompting worries about a slowdown in the U.S.   economy and corporate profits.


Enhancing Party's governance capability is of vital importance ...

To enhance the governance capability of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is vital to China's socialist cause, the Chinese nation and the CPC itself, says the CPC Central


al-Qaida Blamed in Egypt Blasts; 29 Dead

TABA, Egypt - Israeli officials said Friday they believe al-Qaida was probably behind three suicide car bomb attacks targeting Red Sea resorts filled with Israeli tourists, as investigators searched for evidence and rescuers pulled bodies from the twisted wreckage of a five-star hotel and casino.    Thursday night's bombings in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula killed 29 people, according to Israeli authorities, who were leading the rescue effort...


Surgeons Say They're Ready to Do Face Transplants

Doctors from Kentucky and the Netherlands say they're ready to perform a face transplant as soon as they find an eligible candidate.


Bush and Kerry Campaign Hard in Swing States

President Bush and Senator John Kerry campaigned today in Pennsylvania and Iowa, respectively, two vital swing states, where they emphasized jobs, health care and other


Humor: Hedge-Fund Managers March on D.C.

In the largest chauffeur-driven protest in Washington's history, hedge-fund managers take to the streets.


EU Food Safety Agency Attacked for Pro-GMO Bias

An environmental group accused Europe's top food safety agency on Monday of repeated bias in favor of genetically modified (GMO) foods and links with the biotech industry.


Hubble Sees 'Comet Galaxy' Being Ripped Apart By Galaxy Cluster

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, in collaboration with several other ground- and space- based telescopes, has captured a galaxy being ripped apart by a galaxy cluster's gravitational field and harsh environment.


Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday that it expects to sell 1 million of its new Zune music players through the first half of 2007. That figure would pale in comparison to Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod, but Microsoft contends it would be a good start.


Stock Strategist: Where We'D Invest in Wireless

By Michael Hodel, CFA, Morningstar Column  Feb. 23--The U.S. wireless industry has had more than its share of ups  and downs over the past decade, passing from boom to bust and into a period of  steady growth in recent years.


Intel and Dixons raided by Competition Commission

Anti-trust allegations Officials from the European Competition Commission, accompanied by local officials, raided Intel offices in Munich and those of Dixons Store Group International in the UK today as part of an investigation into alleged illegal collusion - that Intel and retailers worked together to fix prices.â¦


Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the wife of Prince Charles, left the hospital Thursday after a hysterectomy, his office said.


When Life Is a Triathlon, Another Test Is No Problem

Byron Breeze, who was born with no legs and misshapen arms and makes a living by panhandling, will take part in the New York City Triathlon Sunday.


Taliban Say Attack Shows They Can Strike at Will

A rocket attack aimed at Kabul's  international airport showed the Taliban have the ability to  target anywhere in Afghanistan, the group said on Friday,  warning the Americans the country would become their "burial  ground."


Patients taking a class of painkilling drugs called Cox-2 inhibitors have been advised to contact their GP to review their treatment.


Blairites are urged to bury the hatchet with Gordon Brown by a prominent supporter of the former PM.


Israeli NRP quits gov't to protest pullout plan

The Israeli far-right National Religious Party (NRP) voted Monday night to quit the coalition in protest of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan, localnewspaper Haaretz reported on its website.


Un racconto per Aldro "tra sogni e bisogni"

A un anno dalla morte, uno scrittore dà voce a Federico Aldrovandi. la cui giovane vita si è interrotta "troppo bruscamente, tra sangue e misteri". E scrive: "Il mio cuore batte in chi si è commosso per me"


Navy to go on PR 'offensive' to repair battered image of submarine program

HALIFAX (CP) - They have become the defining images of Canada's fault-filled submarine program.


A sculptor in Russia's Volga region pays homage to the radiator - claimed to be a Russian invention.


Violence Sweeps Iraq, US Gunship Fires on Crowd

A US helicopter gunship fired at Iraqis milling around a burning US vehicle in a Baghdad street on Sunday, one of Iraq's bloodiest days for weeks in which at least 110 people died in clashes around the country.


Chechnya warlord claims Beslan school hostage taking

Chechnya's most notorious warlord Shamil Basayev has claimed responsibility for the deadly school hostage taking in southern Russia, according to a letter posted on a rebel website.


Microsoft's chief executive has ruled out acting as the white knight for business software maker PeopleSoft, which is trying to fight off a hostile takeover from Oracle, a newspaper reported Monday.


Stress Test May Miss Early Heart Disease - Study

Stress tests aimed at detecting  blocked arteries in patients may miss more than half the cases  of early heart disease, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.


BA aircraft's engines failed to respond: preliminary enquiry

The engines on a British Airways aircraft that crash-landed at Heathrow Airport failed to respond to a call for more power, according to findings of a preliminary enquiry released Friday.


A federal jury has backed Eastman Kodak Co. in a high-stakes, patent-infringement dispute with Sun Microsystems Inc. over the Silicon Valley company's popular Java programming language.


U.S.-Led Forces Widen Control in Rebel Iraqi City

SAMARRA, Iraq  - U.S.-led forces backed by  warplanes tightened their grip on the rebel stronghold of  Samarra on Saturday, saying they had killed 125 rebels in one  of the largest offensives since the fall of Saddam Hussein.


Sexualised images of girls in advertising and the media harms their mental and physical health, experts warn.


Retailer Saks Inc.  on Friday said it will close eight of its luxury Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three of its lower-price Off 5th stores, resulting in a loss of 700 jobs at those stores.


Dal 2004, anno in cui fu approvata la legge 40, sono aumentati centrie pazienti ma, secondo i dati del ministero, si registrano 1000 parti in meno                                          Fecondazione assistita: calano le gravidanze Turco: "Bisogna riflettere sulla legge"


Admitted killer walks away from hospital

An admitted killer with a history of escapes walked away from a psychiatric hospital, scaring residents of the surrounding area.


Corte Suprema, pena morte in numero limitato di casi


Sharon Warns of Snap Elections Without Likud Backing

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon  urged his Likud party on Thursday to vote for a governing  alliance with the Labour Party, warning that failure to do so  would force snap elections and derail his Gaza withdrawal plan.  Internal polls predict victory for Sharon in a crucial ballot  by the rightist Likud's Central Committee on whether to allow  him to open talks with center-left Labour on joining a unity  coalition to shore up his shattered government.


Bosnian rafters say paradise under threat

GLAVATICEVO, Bosnia  - A group of French peacekeepers rafting on a sunny October day through the spectacular gorge of the Neretva river are among the last of many tourists before the cold, rainy season.


Learning to Win at Love With a Center Court Rally

Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany star in this likable, formulaic sports movie about an insecure British tennis pro whose career resurrects on the wings of love.


(HealthDayNews) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:


Bombardier chief executive Paul Tellier resigns

Train and plane maker Bombardier Inc. said on Monday that Paul Tellier, its president and chief executive officer, had resigned. The surprise resignation of Tellier and two board of directors comes one year


Feyenoord and Schalke advance, joining three others in UEFA Cup ...

Salomon Kalou scored twice Wednesday to lead Feyenoord over Schalke 2-1 - a result which put both teams into the knockout stage of the UEFA Cup.


| October 11, 2004. Apple Computer's iPod remains the king of digital music players, but robust pretenders to the throne have begun to emerge in the Windows universe.


Mike Mussina did all he could to keep the Yankees close, but his teammates wasted one scoring chance after another last night in a 2-0 AL Division Series Game 1 loss to Johan Santana and the Minnesota Twins.


Revellers heading for the Reading Festival are warned of flooded car parks and more rain to come.


Greg Rusedski loses in straight sets to Jeff Salzenstein in the ATP International quarter-finals.


Universal wants monthly deals to sell its music through Apple's iTunes rather than an annual one, a report says.


Al vicentino la quinta tappa, 182,5 chilometri da Chablis ad AutunFrazione movimentata e spettacolare. Cancellara rimane maglia gialla                                            Prima vittoria italiana al Tour Pozzato batte tutti allo sprint                                                                                di LUIGI PANELLA


Online forum will help consumers learn how to recycle old PCs--and potentially keep government regulators at bay.


Weihe River Drying Up As Source Exhausted

By Ma Lie  XI'AN: The Weihe River, the largest tributary of the Yellow River and the main source of water for Shaanxi Province in Northwest China is seriously short of water, according to a recent environmental investigation.


Fuji, 11:23 - F.1, GIAPPONE; HAMILTON: TUTTO NELLA DIREZIONE GIUSTA

Lewis Hamilton, dominatore della seconda sessione di prove libere sul circuito del Fuji, è mo...


Kerry Says Iraq War Raises Questions on Bush's Judgment

enator John Kerry said today that the war in Iraq was a "profound diversion" from the war on terror and the fight against Osama bin Laden, and he asserted that President Bush's approach to


[TS] This Land: Fears That Nature Performed a Coup de GrÃ¢ce on Kansas Town

Seven weeks after a tornado flattened Greensburg, Kan., residents are struggling with the knowledge that many of the displaced arenât coming back.


Hunting kidnapper in Pakistan's tribal area

Since two Chinese engineers were kidnapped in Pakistan's western tribal belt last month, the country's military has been hunting for Abdullah Mahsud, the master


South Korea Tightens Security Following New Al-Qaida Threat

South Korea has tightened security at home and overseas after a new threat by the al-Qaida terrorist network against countries supporting the US-led coalition in Iraq.


Baseball Baseball owners are 2-0 in their first arbitration hearings of the year. The Los Angeles Dodgers won their case against reliever Joe Beimel yesterday, setting his salary at $912,500 this year. Beimel asked for a raise from $425,000 to $1.25 million at Friday's hearing, but the arbitrators decided on the club's offer . . . The Tampa Bay Devil ...


Hearings Begin for Marines Accused of Killing Iraqi

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Aug. 30 -- Military prosecutors submitted maps, letters from Iraq and incriminating statements to military courts Wednesday as they argued that two Marines should be tried in the killing of an Iraqi civilian and its alleged coverup.   Defense attorneys said the government's...


Patent Office rejects Microsoft FAT patent

The US Patent Office has made a preliminary ruling that a patent held by Microsoft for the FAT file system is invalid, after lobby group the Public Patent Foundation put forward evidence showing that the technology already existed in the public domain.


Part of a previously unknown piano concerto by Beethoven will be given its premiere in Rotterdam.


Barack Obama, his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination bolstered by endorsements, told a cheering union hall on Friday that he would provide relief for homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments and deliver tax cuts to the middle-class.


More Than Rock ânâ Roll: U2 on Tour in 3-D Images

The musical documentary âU2 3D,â which stitches together three performances by this Irish rock band, is  the first Imax movie that deserves to be called a work of art.


Israel kills 3 in Gaza, Hamas rejects foreign troops

An Israeli air strike killed three Palestinian militants in Gaza on Saturday, including an Islamic Jihad commander long sought by Israel for involvement in rocket shootings at the Jewish state.


Papers throughout Europe discuss the coming into effect of the Kyoto Protocol.


China's rich spend big to celebrate Valentine's Day

Once considered a symbol of the decadent West, Valentine's Day is becoming big business in newly affluent China.


During a presidential campaign in which voters are sharply divided, a survey of avid readers, released today, finds some common ground - at least when it comes to recommended reading for the candidates.


Vonage says settles patent dispute with Verizon

Internet-based calling company Vonage Holdings Corp.  said on Thursday that it settled a patent dispute with Verizon Communications Inc .


At risk: 1,000,000,000 of the world's children

They are a billion strong. Diseased, malnourished, uneducated, they are a people on the run from wars that take the lives of their brothers and sisters.


Real Madrid playmaker Zinedine Zidane will return to the side for the UEFA Champions League Group B clash with Roma on Tuesday night.


Twenty-two die, 42 missing as immigrant boat sinks off Tunisia

Twenty-two would-be immigrants drowned and 42 were missing after a boat that was to have carried them across the Mediterranean broke up and sank off the Tunisian coast at the weekend, according to official figures.


IRAQ: DOPO CASO HASSAN LASCIA IL PAESE ULTIMA ONG AUSTRALIANA

(AGI) - Sydney, 19 nov. - Si assottiglia ulteriormente il numero delle organizzazioni umanitarie, specie non governative, tuttora attive in Iraq: ha infatti deciso di abbandonare il Paese arabo anche l'australiana


Santa Barbara Fest Honors Star of Hitler Film

For his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the Oscar-nominated drama "Downfall," Bruno Ganz received the top actor's prize at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.


Divided EU hosts Russia's Putin at summit

The European Union opened summit talks  with Russia in disarray on Friday after Poland vetoed talks on  a partnership pact.


US strikes a deal, which could be costly, with 12 carriers after bacteria is found on 8 planes examined. By John Heilprin / Associated Press.


Royal Bank of Scotland consortium strength bid for ABN Amro

A European banking consortium led by Royal Bank of Scotland on Monday ramped up the cash part of its 71.1-billion-euro bid for Dutch group ABN Amro in an attempt to beat a rival offer from Barclays.


The music industry reacts as Steve Jobs, the boss of Apple, sets out his stall on the future of the music industry.


You may have seen ads for services offering cheap ''Internet phone calls,'' or heard someone bragging about how little they pay for long distance because they have an Internet phone, and wondered what they were talking about.


US congress reaches deal on intelligence reform bill

US congressional negotiators reached agreement on a sweeping intelligence overhaul bill Monday after a-month-long standoff, paving the way for lawmakers to pass the legislation


The number of new mortgages being issued falls by 20% in the past year, according to the Bank of England.


China's economy grows by 9.5 percent in first three quarters

China's economy grew by 9.5 percent in the first three quarters of 2004 compared to the same period last year, China's National Bureau of Statistics announced.


Site News: Popular Posts for the Week of 12.20.2007

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Rimini, 20:26 - CALCIO, CATANIA; MARINO: RISULTATO PENALIZZANTE PER NOI

E' arrabbiato con l'arbitro Giannoccaro, l'allenatore del Catania Marino dopo lo 0-1 sul neutro di R...


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


The final South Koreans freed by the Taleban head home, amid rows over the deal made to secure their release.


Sun Micro to revamp Solaris with Linux features

Sun Microsystems Inc.  is  revamping its Solaris operating system, incorporating key  pieces of rival Linux software in a move that could gain better  support from developers who have massed behind Linux.


Kenya police disperse protesters for third day

Kenyan police killed a protester in the port of Mombasa, the opposition said, and a man died in ethnic violence in the southwest on Friday, the third day of demonstrations against President Mwai Kibaki's re-election.


Dillon Likes Opportunity to Win With Pats

He heard himself called a selfish player, a malcontent, a bad teammate. What really got to Corey Dillon was that for the first seven years of his career he never heard anyone call him a winner.


IN A development that could strain US ties with Jerusalem and muddy the Middle East policy, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking into reports that a highly placed Pentagon official spied for Israel.


Tigers issue warning as sea and land battles kill 52

At least 52 people have been killed in Sri Lanka as heavy sea and land battles erupted while Tamil Tiger rebels warned that the island would plunge in a &quot;fatal war&quot; if the military kept up air strikes.


Ban Complex Drugs for Children, Official Says

An F.D.A. official told a panel of experts that they should consider a ban on multisymptom over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold medicines for children under 6.


German real-estate financing company Hypo Real Estate has agreed to take over Dublin-headquartered Depfa Bank in a shares-and-cash transaction that values Depfa at US$7.9 billion.


Egyptians enraged at Israel's mistaken killing of three border policemen protested after prayers yesterday at Cairo's Al-Azhar mosque.


Deutsche Bank third quarter at top end of expectations

Deutsche Bank said that its bottom-line earnings rose strongly in the third quarter, thanks to a partial improvement in underlying business and lower costs and risk provisions.


Tim O'Reilly, open source advocate and founder of O'Reilly Media, has disputed a report by Reuters stating that Google plans to bring its Desktop Search utility to Apple's Mac OS X. O'Reilly -- who asked Google CEO Eric Schmidt whether not to expect a Mac version during a conference at UCLA -- said in a posting to Ars Technica that Schmidt only explained it was a hard problem due to operating system differences. "He made no announcement of actual plans to deliver the product, or even that Google was actively working on it," said O'Reilly.


Lawmakers Planning Trip to Jamestown: The 2007 General Assembly Session Kicks

By Hugh Lessig, Daily Press, Newport News, Va.  Dec. 12--RICHMOND -- State lawmakers will kick off the 2007 legislative session at Jamestown, and Vice President Dick Cheney might headline the day.   At least he's invited.


Decisi cambiamenti nel decreto collegato alla Finanziaria


Lindsay Lohan may be in luck. British police said Friday they had recovered a handbag that went missing from the star's luggage cart at Heathrow Airport.


DETROIT - It appears the Indiana Pacers will pay a heavy price for Fridayâs embarrassing melee. WDIV-TV is reporting that Ron Artest of the Pacers will be suspended for 30 games and teammates Jermaine OâNeal


Belgian king urges reconciliation in Christmas message

King Albert II urged Belgium's French- and Dutch-speaking communities Monday to overcome their differences, after months of political crisis, and strive to learn each other's languages.


Bush speech will seek to calm fears over economy

President George W. Bush will use his final State of the Union address on Monday to try to reassure nervous Americans about his economic rescue plan and chart a course to stay relevant in his last year in power.


On a surprise Christmas Eve visit, defense secretary told the troops to stand strong against the insurgency.


Ryder-Irrepressible Monty again flourishes in Cup arena

Britain's Colin Montgomerie has always played like a man possessed in Ryder Cup matches against the United States. A talismanic figure


(Article Central) Microsoft has doubled the time that businesses can block Windows XP Service Pack 2 from downloading automatically, giving them until next April to test the update.


Opponents Force Ukraine Premier to Miss Meeting

Defeated Ukrainian presidential candidate  Viktor Yanukovich pulled out of a cabinet meeting on Wednesday  under pressure from his liberal opponent, but tried to keep a  toehold on power by contesting the election result.


Leaders of the US Episcopal Church agree to halt the ordination of gay clergy to prevent a split in the Anglican church.


A high-speed train derailed in eastern Australia, injuring more than 120 passengers as its carriages slammed into trees and ploughed through fields alongside the tracks.


Dell Recalls 1 Million Laptop Power Adapters

If you have an Inspiron, Latitude, or Precision notebook, then a recall is in effect for your power supply. "Dell on Friday announced that it's recalling almost a million faulty power adapters sold with its


Libya wants full diplomatic ties restored with the EU in exchange for freeing six jailed medics, diplomats say.


Anche a Bologna scritte inneggianti alla morte di Raciti


ASIA/INDONESIA - Dopo le elezioni nella provincia di Aceh, il nuovo governo si impegna per la pacificazione sociale, la ricostruzione e la lotta alla corruzione Banda Aceh (Agenzia Fides) - A quasi due mesi dalle elezioni del dicembre 2006, la popolazione della travagliata provincia di Aceh, nel Nord dellÂisola di Sumatra, inizia a vedere evoluzioni positive e a nutrire nuove speranze per il loro futuro. Co...


Olympics: Superman Sanchez delivers on his Olympic promise

ATHENS : Felix Sanchez gave the Dominican Republic their first ever athletics Olympic gold medal with a devastating display in the 400 metres hurdles.


Profits at Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz rose more than expected in the third quarter as its clothes sold well in the US.


Microsoft cuts Zune price as Apple ups ante for iPods

(InfoWorld) - On the day Apple revealed its first Wi-Fi-enabled, touchscreen iPod, Microsoft's rival to Apple's wildly popular multimedia player got a little less expensive. The Zune device from Microsoft now costs $199, $50 less than its original price tag. Microsoft announced the price cut on its Zune Insider blog on Tuesday, a day before Apple was rumored to beÂ introducing new iPod modelsÂ at an event in San Francisco, which the company did indeed do. Naturally, Microsoft did not mention Zune's archrival in its blog post, saying that the price cut had been in the works for some time. "Itâs part of the normal product lifecycle, something weâve had on the books for months," according to the blog post. "We just got some research back and customer satisfaction with the 30GB device is really high (around 94 percent), and we expect even more consumers will now want to discover the Zune experience at the new lower price." With the new iPods introduced by Apple CEO Steve Jobs in San Francisco on Wednesday, that prediction doesn't seem too likely. The new iPod Touch that Jobs unveiled is the first iPod with Wi-Fi capability, one of the differentiators between the current iPod lines and the Zune device, which was launched with Wi-Fi last November. iPod Touch also is similar in look and feel to theÂ recently launched Apple iPhone, and features touchscreen controls that are making Apple's phone/multimedia device combination a hit with customers. In other bad news for Zune, Apple on Wednesday also has cut the price on its 80GB iPod from $349 to $249, which makes it only a fraction less expensive than the 30GB Zune. It also has introduced a 160GB iPod for $349. According to Jobs, Apple has sold 110 million iPods to date. There are rumors that, to compete more aggressively with Apple, Microsoft will introduce new Zune devices by the holidays with new features and form factors, but so far the company has declined to divulge specific details. There have also been hints from executives that an iPhone rival is in the works. Microsoft has said from the beginning that Zune is a long-term investment, and expects it will take some time before the device will be a worthy competitor to iPod, which has a five-year head start and Apple's brand power behind it.


Japan Princess Breaks Seclusion, Visits Emperor

Japan's Crown Princess Masako emerged  briefly on Saturday from months of seclusion to visit the  emperor, but officials said it might be difficult for her to  resume her official duties this year.


The UN says fewer children under five are dying than ever before, partly due to increased immunisation.


Defying Speculation, Snow Will Remain Treasury Secretary

John W. Snow will stay on as treasury secretary, the White House said this afternoon, dashing speculation that he would soon be forced out of the Cabinet.


Just as the Enron scandal triggered an overhaul of corporate accounting practices, the nation's prescription drug crisis may prompt a sweeping revamp of


US Hails Indian Troop Pull-out Move In Kashmir

Washington, Nov. 14 (NNN): The United States has welcomed the Indian announcement of reduction of troops in troubled Jammu and Kashmir state.


McLaren will not appeal against the spy scandal sanctions imposed by the World Motor Sport Council.


U.S. Keeps Pressure on Iran But Decreases Saber Rattling

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates insisted again Friday that, despite persistent reports to the contrary circulating in Washington and around the world, the United States is not planning military action against Iran.


US, China Bust Huge Software Piracy Ring

Raids by the FBI and China's Public Security Bureau in the southern region of China has resulted in the arrest of 24,  and exposed a two billion dollar global software piracy syndicate, believed to be one of the largest in the world.


Study Finds Fewer Cancer Research Deaths

Patient deaths from experimental cancer drugs during initial human studies declined dramatically from 1991 to 2002, suggesting that better oversight and less-toxic medicines have made cancer research safer, a study found.


Sport: Rafael BenÃtez is safe but his position as Liverpool manager will be reviewed at the end of the season


NEW YORK -- A closely watched gauge of future economic activity slipped in August for the second consecutive month, suggesting that the U.S. economy is cooling.


Two nearly simultaneous bomb blasts have killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens more in the central Pakistan city of Multan.


`Crocodile Hunter' reportedly killed by ray

BRISBANE, Australia -- Steve Irwin, the rousing Australian television personality and environmentalist known as the ``Crocodile Hunter," was killed today by a stingray during a diving expedition, Australian media said.


Prominent black activist Al Sharpton has learned he is descended from a slave who was owned by ancestors of the one-time segregationist U.S. senator, the late Strom Thurmond, the Daily News reported on Sunday.


Lycos Europe To Spammers: It's Pay-Back Time

Lycos Europe NV is offering Internet users a way to stick it to spammers with its new screen-saver software, called "Make Love, Not Spam.


A former Lebanese minister escaped an attempt on his life Friday in an explosion that hit his official car at Beirut's waterfront, security sources said.


Sex Offenders Are Barred From Internet by New Jersey

New Jersey enacted legislation on Thursday banning some convicted sex offenders from using the Internet.


New high-quality audio files may entice audiofiles to buy classical fare on the web.


WASHINGTON -- Demand for big-ticket manufactured goods plunged in August by the largest amount in seven months, with widespread weakness signaling a slowdown in the nation's industrial sector.


Venti classi allagate, danni per mezzo milione di euro

Milano, lettera firmata da quattro studenti del liceo. Â«Volevamo saltare il compito di grecoÂ». Probabili altri complici. MILANO - Eâ sconvolto, il preside. Â«Incredibile, inaspettato, gravissimoÂ», dice.


Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald urged a federal judge Tuesday not to delay former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's 2 1/2-year prison sentence in the CIA leak case.


The NHL and the players' association agreed Thursday to return to the bargaining table for the first time since talks broke off Sept.


BOSTON - They have outpitched them, outhit them, beaten them early and run away from them late. Saturday night, the New York Yankees went after Boston with the truncheon.


Mourning plays for first time since kidney transplant

Playing in an NBA game for the first time since a kidney transplant was like riding a bike for Alonzo Mourning. Once he was on the court, the veteran center looked like he had never left.


Nei Cantieri navali di Palermo, dipendeva da una ditta terza


Google tidies up iPhone apps for Macworld

Showing what's possible online As the Macworld show starts in San Francisco Google has speeded up its iPhone applications, as well as improving its customised homepages and providing quick links to users' favourite Google applications.â¦


Gauloises Fortuna Yamahaâs Valentino Rossi ended the season the way he started it, with yet another win to cap his MotoGP World Championship winning season, his ninth, this time on a sunny, cool afternoon in Valencia, Spain.


The wife of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl drops a lawsuit against one of Pakistan's largest banks.


Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on Tuesday pledged a crackdown on crime, calling a spike in narcotics-related violence and the city's nagging reputation for unsafe streets a barrier to its economic recovery.


'Jeopardy!' Whiz Finally Meets His Match

The woman who ended "Jeopardy!" whiz Ken Jennings' 74-game winning streak is a California real estate agent whose own 8-year-old daughter asked for his autograph when they met.


Greenspan: Appetite for Dollar to Dwindle

Insatiable foreign demand for dollar  holdings will eventually fall and help reduce the massive  shortfall in the U.S. current account as investors diversify,  U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Friday in  remarks that landed hard on the dollar.


Fallujah may not vote in Iraqi elections, Allawi says

Portions of Iraqâs Sunni minority who live in the more rebellious population centers may be disenfranchised, US-installed interim Prime Minister told The Australian in an exclusive interview.


Dairy Farmer's Wheel of Fortune Takes to the Road

By GALLOWAY, Jill  It looked like a flying saucer, but it was actually a rotary dairy shed platform on the move.   Central House Movers shifted the platform from a Massey University dairy farm to Rongotea yesterday.


Southwestern Heat Doesn't Cool Down, Holds On for Victory in the Sonny Hine

When the starting gate opens, it's a pretty safe bet all the horses running will immediately get a pretty good view of the rear end of Southwestern Heat. For a half-mile, there likely isn't a faster horse in Maryland and few as quick in the country.


Some of the world's biggest computer firms are accused of imposing unfair contracts on people buying software.


Tourists flock to Bali despite new travel warnings

JIMBARAN, Indonesia  -- Bali, the lush Indonesian island famous for its sun-kissed beaches, is drawing tourists in droves, and travel warnings that Islamic militants might strike again has done little to dampen the spirit.


Two thirds of Scots believe pubs should be able to accommodate smokers, a survey says.


Greek fires to burn for at least four more days

Firefighters hope to have full control of Greece's worst forest fires in memory within the next four days, the fire brigade said on Saturday.


Nuovo candidato entro 40 giorni dopo bocciatura Carbone


Egypt Hopes to Solve Riddle of Tutankhamun Death

Egypt plans to X-ray the mummy of  Tutankhamun to find out what killed the king who ruled Egypt  more than 3,000 years ago and died while only a teenager.


Hitch me baby one more time, says Britney

Pop singer Britney Spears has married for the second time in nine months - this one has lasted longer her first venture up the aisle.


A suspected Saudi militant is killed in a shoot-out with security forces in Kuwait.


Wal-Mart said it would add about six new compounds, including generic versions of the heart medication Coreg and the anti-fungal drug Lamisil, to the $4 program.


A desperate hacker could flip through a mountain of golf-advice books and magazine articles and never find one that recommends swinging like Allen Doyle.


Mitchell Report may not have shut door on steroid use

Commissioner Bud Selig hoped to end Major League Baseball's steroids era by commissioning the Mitchell Report issued on Thursday, but may have opened the door to more questions about the U.S. game's troubled past.


The discovery of a novel virus in two Wisconsin babies thought to be victims of sudden infant death syndrome has triggered questions about how often such mysterious tragedies might be due to germs.


German Consumer Confidence Advances for a Second Month on Holiday Shopping

Consumer confidence in Germany, Europe s biggest economy, climbed to a six-month high as the winter holidays prompted shoppers to increase spending, the GfK market research company said.


A report into the impact of transport on the UK economy will say road charging is inevitable, the BBC learns.


Directors Guild, studios reach contract deal

The Hollywood directors' union reached a contract deal with major film and television studios on Thursday -- a move likely to turn up pressure to settle a 10-week-old strike by screenwriters.


By STEPHEN SCHAEFER "FACTORY GIRL" Rated R. At Kendall Square Cinema.  Grade: C "Factory Girl" only sounds like the title of an earnest Sundance documentary.


Il magnate della Yukos in carcere e' accusato di riciclaggio


All-Star Format Change: Pit U.S. vs. The World

The NBA All-Star Game is getting stale, and the way to fix it is to pit American players against international players, playing not for show but for pride.


The European Commission unveils plans to make people feel safer buying things online from other countries.


E. Leroy Tolles, Law Firm Founder, Is Dead at 85

Mr. Tolles was a co-founder of the Los Angeles law firm of Munger, Tolles & Olson, which grew from seven lawyers into a nationally prominent firm with about 200 lawyers.


(AGI) - Napoli, 27 dic. - E' ripresa, dopo la breve "pausa" di Natale, la faida di Secondigliano. Un uomo, di cui ancora non si conoscono le generalita' e' stato ucciso in Via dello Stelvio, angolo Via del Cassano, nel quartiere Secondigliano.


U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday,  as investors shrugged off record crude oil prices and bought  beaten-down shares, pushing blue chips to close above 10,000  for the first time in 2 weeks.


A hard drive maker blocks online access to consumer's media files, raising questions about digital locks.


Â· Police must consider disclosure requestsÂ· Warning that harassment will lead to prosecution


Microsoft Corp would share the underlying software code for its Office programme as part of its efforts to make governments more confident in the security and compatibility of the worldâs largest software makerâs products.


Sony Ericsson cuts deals with 10 music labels

Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson said  it had signed deals with 10 music labels to add content to its  PlayNow service, which lets users download music via their  mobile phones.


JERUSALEM - Heavily armed Israeli police commandos stormed a Jerusalem church compound on Thursday and re-arrested nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu.


Tim Henman gets his Japan Open campaign off to a confident start with a 6-2 6-1 win over Canada's Frank Dancevic.


Tennessee quarterback Vince Young took part in most of practice Friday, but will be a game-time decision for the Titans' playoff game Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. Coach Jeff Fisher said Young was better but did not go full speed with his sore right quadriceps.


Taiwanese photographers are the rudest people: Elton John

British rock star Elton John says he's visited 60 countries and the rudest people he's ever met were the news photographers and TV crews at the airport in Taiwan's capital.


Ernie Els and Tiger Woods are ranked Nos. 2 and 3 in the world, but on Thursday paired together in the first round of the Tour Championship they could have been two guys at the local municipal course.


Bank of America fails in its attempt to sue bankrupt Italian food group Parmalat, as do the group's former auditors.


Fox sites top Yahoo as most-visited on U.S. Web

Spurred by the popularity of  MySpace, News Corp. sites have overtaken Yahoo Inc. sites as  the most viewed by U.S. Internet users, according to new  industry data cited by News Corp. on Tuesday.


Singapore agrees to admit globalization foes

Singapore is allowing 22 blacklisted  anti-globalization activists to enter the country, following  withering criticism of the ban from World Bank President Paul  Wolfowitz.


The England cricket team physio is robbed at knifepoint after a gang of thieves burst into the team hotel.


China says food safety media reports hurt exports

Foreign media reports on China's food and drug safety problems have hurt exports even though they have been hyped up and domestic media should help by showing the "real situation", an official was quoted as saying on Tuesday.


Going Global With Concerns on Health Costs

Calls are deepening for the government to assume more of the costs of medical care through nationalized health care.


Hurricane Ivan moved steadily toward the Cayman Islands and western Cuba Sunday morning with the potential to cause catastrophic damage.


Pakistan, India in talks to prevent nuclear havoc

The two nuclear rivals India and Pakistan began a second day of talks aimed at reaching an agreement on confidence-building steps that would safeguard against an accidental war, part of a broader peace process aimed at resolving five decades of tensions.


Yukos is suing the little-known buyer of its main production asset after failing to prevent its sale.


Britain urges long-term efforts to deal with tsunami disaster

British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Saturday that the long-term effects of the Asian tsunami would need attention from the international community for months, if not years.


By tito talao. Chalk one up for the Philippine Basketball Association and Commissioner Noli Eala over the National Basketball Association and its Commissioner David Stern.


Microsoft launched its redesigned mobile portal on Monday, which adds some new functionality in an effort to get ahead of its competitors in a growing market.


Tom Glavine looked at his son, Peyton, and knew he had made the right decision for himself and his family. "I just told my 7-year-old five minutes ago that we were going back to New York, and he jumped out of his seat with excitement," the pitcher said. "They're excited about it, and that makes me excited about it."


La 'Neverfull bag' regge fino a 210 chili, come uno scooter


Hard-Learned Lesson: Don't Try to Censor A Blogger

Memories fade, but the Internet is forever. Murry N. Gunty found that out the hard way this summer. Well known among Washington financiers, the head of Milestone Capital Management LLC ran afoul of bloggers for an attempt to censor a Web article about a 1992 incident in which he manipulated the...


Twins Keep U.S. Hopes Alive in Davis Cup Final

SEVILLE, Spain  - Twins Bob and Mike Bryan breezed  past Spain's Tommy Robredo and Juan Carlos Ferrero on Saturday  to give the United States a glimmer of hope of rescuing the  Davis Cup final.


GM's CEO Pours Cold Water on Gas Tax Hike

General Motors Corp. GM.N on Friday  said Americans had no need to worry about talk of higher  federal gasoline taxes being used to curb their dependency on  foreign oil.


Life thrives at searing sea vent, under ice-report

Marine creatures are thriving by a record hot volcanic vent in the Atlantic and in dark waters under thick Antarctic ice, boosting theories that planets other than Earth are suitable for life, scientists said on Sunday.


VIENTIANE, Laos China moved yet another step closer in cementing its economic and diplomatic relationships with Southeast Asia today when Prime Minister Wen Jiabao signed a trade accord at a regional summit that calls for zero tariffs on a wide range of


Rep. Davis travels to Afghanistan, Pakistan

Flu clinic scheduled for Dec. 11 at Health Dept. WASHINGTON -- Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tenn., was scheduled to leave Tuesday on a week-long trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Germany to evaluate progress in the ...


Auckland, 11:56 - Tennis, Srebotnik vince torneo Auckland

Katarina Srebotnik ha vinto il torneo Wta di Auckland (cemento, montepremi 140mila dollari), in Nuov...


A night to remember at Gillette with 29-6 victory

Was Sunday Curt Schilling Night or Tom Brady Night at Gillette Stadium? Probably a lot of both. First, the sellout crowd was able to celebrate the Boston


U.K. Group Complains of Higher ITunes Cost

A consumer's group said Wednesday it has complained to government regulators about the cost of downloading music from Apple's iTunes system.


Colombia and Venezuela say a diplomatic crisis over the capture of a Colombian rebel is over.


Curbishley ready to fight for his job with West Ham

Alan Curbishley admitted his job could be on the line as West Ham slipped closer to relegation after a dramatic 4-3 defeat against Tottenham.


Princess Diana documentary photos spark anger

A documentary featuring images of the car crash in which Princess Diana died should not be shown because of the distress it will cause her family, the Conservatives said on Monday.


Max Schmeling wanted to be a heavyweight champion, not a symbol of Nazi supremacy.


Afghan leader maintains lead in vote count

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is maintaining his early lead in the country's election for head of state with just over eight percent of the vote counted.


Kerry: 'Wake Up America' and Choose Fresh Start

Democratic challenger John Kerry urged Americans on Friday to "wake up" and choose a new start on the economy and Iraq instead of four more years of President Bush's "catastrophic mismanagement."


His recent tragedy of errors shows that the first-tier candidate is struggling with a second-tier operation


Motorola to cut 1,000 jobs, take $50 million charge

Motorola is completing a spinoff of its chip operations, now operating independently as Freescale Semiconductor. A Motorola spokeswoman says that has made some corporate positions unnecessary.


BoSox Rip N.Y. 12-5, Protect AL East Hope

The Boston Red Sox blew out the Yankees and made sure New York can't clinch the AL East in Fenway Park. Manny Ramirez doubled in the tiebreaking run during a seven-run eighth on Saturday night and the Red Sox beat New York 12-5 to preserve their chances of an AL East title. Jason Varitek and Doug Mirabelli each doubled in two runs in the inning.


Energy Star 4.0 badges for new launches Dell, the green movement's most recent recruit, is trumpeting yet another be-kind-to-the-environment initiative. This time it's mobile workstations and notebooks that have been greenwashed, with the firm's latest launches, the Dell D430 Notebook and the Dell Precision M4300 mobile workstation earning the Environmental Protection Agency's newest Energy Star 4.0 badge.â¦


Kobe Bryant is no longer a fashion icon. For the last month, Bryant's No. 8 Lakers jersey — previously one of the best sellers in the world — has fallen out of the top 50, according to point-of-sale data tabulated by a Florida market research firm.


Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson announces an agreement to secure the first commercial flights into space.


Museum's Aging Heart Is Not Doctored in Makeover

As Philadelphia's science museum pondered an update of its giant walk-through heart, an annual destination for schoolchildren for 50 years, designers rejected a modern twist.


Mel Brooks said Tuesday that his movie musical "The Producers" will begin filming in February at a new studio in Brooklyn, largely because of a new tax credit designed to bring more movies to New York.


Taiwan's ties with its ally Malawi were shaky Friday after the African country snubbed the island's top diplomat in an aborted visit to the African nation aimed at persuading it to resist diplomatic wooing by China.


France's Chirac bows out, and the race is on

PARIS  -  Setting the stage for a suspenseful presidential race, French President Jacques Chirac announced Sunday that he would not run for a third term after 12 years in office and 40 years in politics.Comment


Spike Lee eyes film on U.S. black soldiers in WW2

Spike Lee will pay tribute to black U.S. soldiers who fought during World War Two with a new film to be shot in Italy.


WASHINGTON - Conservationists concerned about the extinction of plants and animals may be overlooking the danger to thousands of other species that depend on the threatened ones.


Bollywood superstar Bachchan joins Mandela's anti-AIDS campaign

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed a key player in an anti-AIDS campaign headed by South African former president Nelson Mandela, according to a statement here.


Microsoft's Portable Media Players Begin Shipping

Microsoft Corp. on Thursday will announce that the first third-party Portable Media Center media players will hit the streets. Originally announced a year ago, Microsoft said in July that the first player


Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Jay Feely kicked a pair of field goals to lift Atlanta over Arizona, 6-3, at the Georgia Dome. Warrick Dunn ran for 117 yards on 20 attempts for the Falcons (3-0), who started


A bomb threat forced a passenger plane to divert to a London airport under military escort for an emergency landing today. The Olympic Airways flight


Priceline Eyes More European Vacations      (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Wall Street loves it when a company says it can keep a good thing going.


China's president swears in Hong Kong's chief executive, as the territory marks 10 years since its handover.


More than 50,000 people packed the RCA Dome on Monday to cheer the Indianapolis Colts as the Super Bowl winners brought home the city's first major professional sports championship in more than 30 years.


The five cities looking to host the 2012 Summer Olympics submitted bids to the International Olympic Committee, with Paris the front-runner to win next year's vote.


Even after the Lebanese Army defeated Islamic militants Sunday, Al Qaeda's credo is spreading in Palestinian camps.


Congress to take last stab at remapping US intelligence

WASHINGTON  - Congressional efforts to pass intelligence reform will mark a major test of President George W. Bush's clout with his Republican Party to push his ambitious second-term agenda, supporters of the bill said.


Nonno Libero vince Rai 1 vince la sfida tv del giovedÃ¬ col GF

Roma, 19 novembre 2004 - Prima, franca sconfitta di Grande fratello in questa edizione: dopo il testa a testa in ottobre con 'La vita Ã¨ bella di Benigni', stavolta il reality di Canale 5 Ã¨ stato sconfitto da una delle corazzate di Raiuno: Un medico in


Chicoutimi Travels Back to Scotland as Boards Forming to ...

The Canadian Navy has reportedly started to form two boards that will look into the events surrounding this weeks deadly fire aboard the HMCS Chicoutimi.


Londra, 19:49 - CALCIO, INGHILTERRA; IBRAHIMOVIC: CAPELLO UN LEADER, UNICO

"Per me Capello è un leader. E' unico e l'ho imparato quando ho lavorato con lui". Parola di ...


One would have thought that with such a huge crowd before him on the Floriana Granaries on Sunday, Labour leader Alfred Sant would take the opportunity of telling one and all how his party would take Malta back ...


Newspaper circulations drop by 0.9%, report says

Circulation declined at most major US newspapers in the last half year, the latest blow for an industry already rocked by a scandal involving circulation misstatements that has undermined the confidence of investors and advertisers.


Zurigo, 17:11 - CALCIO, FIFA; BLATTER: OCCORRE TUTELARE AUTONOMIA DELLO SPORT

La Fifa ha si è dichiarata favorevole ad adottare le risoluzione individuate durante il semin...


WHDH-TV Channel 7 launches a 10 p.m. edition of its top-rated 11 o'clock news tonight, but faces a tough battle to repeat its success in the earlier time slot.


Torre rejects offer, Yanks seek new manager

Long-time manager Joe Torre has turned down a one-year deal to come back and lead the New York Yankees, officials of the American League team said on Thursday, adding they were now looking for a new manager.


Sarah Ulmer of New Zealand wins women's individual pursuit gold

Sarah Ulmer of New Zealand won women's 3,000m individual pursuit with a new world record of 3 minutes 24.537 seconds on Sunday, beating Australian strong rival Katie Mactier, who clocked 3:27.


Romario considering return to Vasco da Gama

Romario has denied he was quitting soccer -- one day after Brazilian media reported that he was retiring, local news agencies said.


Bodies of 49 Iraqi Troops Found Dead in Eastern Iraq

Army recruits were discovered on a roadside about 75 miles northeast of Baghdad, lined up and executed by insurgents.


The University of Arizona in Tucson has a dozen faculty members and scores of graduate students who have spent hundreds of thousands of hours working on Cassini-related projects.


Danone LU arm to meet staff amid sale talk: source

The LU biscuits division of French food  group Danone  is due to meet trade union  representatives on Tuesday to discuss possible changes at LU, a  trade union source said, amid rumors the unit might be sold.


Accused terror leader: More blood will flow

Militants will continue to target Westerners on the streets of Indonesia as the militants fight to impose full Islamic law, accused terror leader Abu Dujana told CNN. "We will continue fighting and we may use other methods," said the man with al Qaeda links whom Indonesian police call the most dangerous terror suspect they have ever dealt with.


Reporter Gets House Arrest in Source Case

PROVIDENCE, R.I.  - A Rhode Island television  reporter was sentenced to six months of house arrest on  Thursday for refusing to reveal the source of an undercover  videotape, even though the source identified himself.


A Microsoft executive who helped develop the company'sÂ new Zune music playerÂ and other products is leaving the company, Microsoft said Wednesday.


Don't turn a cold shoulder to its most promising region for growth.


The dollar was feeling the heat on  Thursday as concerns about the U.S. trade and current account  deficits hardened the market's view that the currency's  downward spiral would continue.


All 19 people on board a Polish EADS Casa military transport aircraft died when it crashed as it was coming in to land at Miroslawiec airport in northwest Poland, the Polish airforce said Thursday.


Weeks before Princess Diana died, she told her lover, Dodi Fayed, she feared the royal family was plotting to kill her and make it look like an accident, a former assistant to Fayed testified Tuesday.


Cablevision Systems Corp.,  on Friday said it planned to raise cable rates by 2.8 percent on average across its service territory, but plans to keep its high speed Internet and phone service rates unchanged.


The Dave Matthews Band will play for Army football next month Â at two free shows.


Newspaper reports the coffee giant will raise the average drink price by 11 cents a cup. NEW YORK  - Coffee shop giant Starbucks Corp.


Swiss to Return to Nigeria $500 Million Linked to Abacha Regime

Swiss authorities have ruled that nearly $500 million in bank accounts tied to former Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha is of criminal origin and should be returned to Nigeria's government.


NASA to ship new fuel tank for space shuttle

NASA will take a big step toward returning astronauts to space when engineers this week ship an improved rocket-fuel tank that has been refitted to prevent the falling debris that led to the destruction of Columbia and the death of seven astronauts.


Lisbona, 12:44 - CALCIO, JUVE; TIAGO: A GENNAIO POTREI ANDARMENE

Tiago è deluso ed è stanco di fare panchina alla Juventus. Il centrocampista portoghes...


DaimlerChrysler Boosts Car Sales 2.1 Pct

DaimlerChrysler (DCXGn.DE)  boosted global car sales 2.1 percent to 3.9 million units in 2004 as a strong showing by U.S. arm Chrysler offset a dip at flagship Mercedes Car Group, the world's fifth-biggest carmaker said on Sunday.


FirstGroup to buy Greyhound bus firm for $2.8 bln

Britain's biggest bus company, FirstGroup Plc , has agreed to buy Laidlaw International Inc. , the U.S. company that runs Greyhound buses, for $2.8 billion, the companies said on Friday.


John Laughlin, Leader in Radiation Cancer Care, Dies at 86

Dr. John S. Laughlin was a medical physicist and educator who was an early leader in the use of radiation to diagnose and treat cancers.


Moroccan man with explosives blown up, 3 wounded

A Moroccan man carrying explosives under his clothes was blown up and three other people were wounded at an Internet cafe in Casablanca overnight, government security officials said.


Dow Jones prepares defences against Murdoch as Pearson pulls out of race

Media & professional: Pearson, the owner of the Financial Times, said yesterday it had decided not to pursue a bid for Dow Jones with General Electric.


FOUR seasons in one race meeting, meteorologically and emotionally speaking. It was an epic day when Makybe Diva claimed her place in Australian racing history by winning her second successive Melbourne Cup.


a widely prescribed arthritis treatment - more than doubled patients' risk of heart problems in a clinical study. The announcement, 11 weeks after Merck & Co.


Paralympic team gets hand from area coach

The junior varsity girls' soccer team at Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody is going to have to do without its coach, Jennifer Walsh Beardsell, for a few weeks. She'll be in Athens working as a massage therapist for the athletes at the Paralympic Games, which begin Sept. 17.


At least four soldiers are killed in a suicide car bomb attack in north-west Pakistan, officials say.


Marsh & McLennan to Lay Off 3,000 as Earnings Plunge 94%

Marsh & McLennan said today that it would lay off roughly 5 percent of its work force, as it moved to right itself after being accused of bid-rigging.


Fi e Udc invitano deputati e senatori della maggioranza alla mobilitazioneMa Rotondi (Dc) si dissocia: "La proposta Pollastrini Ã¨ accettabile"                                          Cdl, appello anti-Pacs ai cattolici dell'Unione Capezzone a Casini: "Guardi ad Aznar"