The dollar rallied from another record low versus the euro on Monday after blunt comments from the head of Europe's central bank, while stocks and bonds came under pressure from an expected rise in U.S. interest rates later this week.


Bush, Kerry Exchange Bitter Words on Iraq

President Bush and Democratic rival John Kerry traded biting accusations over the war in Iraq on Monday as early Florida voting produced scattered complaints that stirred memories of the state's chaotic 2000 recount.


Bollywood sets love story in haunting tiger reserve

KOLKATA, India  - An intriguing love triangle set   in the world's largest tiger reserve is being turned into a   Bollywood film, in a rare celluloid adaptation of a   best-selling Indian novel.


The talk-show titan, who's amassed $1.5 billion over the course of her impressive career, has bested Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and lifestyle guru Martha Stewart


Farm-state senators are increasing their request for drought relief dollars by half, saying the nation's farmers now need an estimated $6 billion or more in assistance.


The Baggies skipper insists he has no intention of jumping ship when the transfer window re-opens in January.


In a Fall Homecoming, No Hints of Distress

Last fall, fresh from her trip into space, astronaut Lisa Nowak returned to Maryland to visit each of her old schools, to sign autographs, share the joys of freeze-dried food and recount 13 days in the weightless void.


Processo si terra' a Milano il 22 gennaio


About 60 passengers are feared to have burned to death after suspected blasts aboard a train bound from India to Pakistan, officials said on Monday.


Dog Show Said to Link Slain Mom, Suspect

This booking photo released Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, by the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department shows Lisa Montgomery. Montgomery of Melvern, Kan.


Prime Minister John Howard's fracas with Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., provoked a third straight day of political recriminations here Wednesday, as the Australian leader told parliament that the pledge by the Democratic presidential candidate to withdraw troops from Iraq will only invite more bloodshed.


Dueling Fools: The Dividend Strikes Back

The hidden truth behind those apparently generous buybacks.


Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures and Warner Brothers have all thrown their weight behind high definition DVD, which was developed by Toshiba and NEC.


Dutch Look for Qaeda Link After Killing of Filmmaker

Five days after a Dutch-Moroccan man killed the outspoken filmmaker Theo van Gogh in broad daylight here, intelligence officials say they are investigating a possible


Mortar shells hit mosque in old Iraq city

Blood and shrapnel covered the grounds of the ancient Kufa mosque compound Thursday after at least two mortar blasts ripped through a crowd of Iraqis gathered to march


Indie Role Is All 'Relative' for Campbell

Neve Campbell, coming off positive reviews for her flesh-baring turn in "When Will I Be Loved," will star in the indie "Relative Strangers."


The carpeted room smelled of women's perfume, and the curtains complemented the antique furniture. A bowl of shiny apples reflected sunlight streaming through the door.


A humanoid robot is teaching itself to walk and eventually run around a California research lab.


UPDATE:NZ F&P Healthcare 1H Net Up; Currency Hedge Helps

WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--New Zealand medical equipment maker Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. (FPH.NZ) said Wednesday it is confident it can better the high revenue growth


The discovery that salty, acidic water once flowed across the surface of Mars has topped a list of the 10 key scientific advances of 2004.


Rock fans rate Oasis worst act of Britain's festival season

Oasis, who set the soundtrack of the "cool Britannia" era in the 1990s, have been voted worst band of the festival season in Britain after their lacklustre performance at Glastonbury.


London Oil Down to $40; Funds Take Profit

London oil prices fell briefly through  $40 on Thursday for the first time in three weeks, extending  four sessions of heavy losses made as renewed exports from Iraq  and higher-than-expected U.S. gasoline inventories encouraged  big-money funds to take profits.


Most British firms are unaware of the strict new EU rules regarding waste disposal from 30 October.


Vioxx Recall Draws Attention To Pfizer's Celebrex

The recall of Merck's arthritis drug Vioxx has drawn attention to drug overall safety, more specifically, a similar drug known as Celebrex, by the drug maker Pfizer.


Ex-spy's poisoning reads like a thriller

It's a murder mystery filled with intrigue reminiscent of the Cold War — there's a retired Russian spy poisoned by a radioactive substance, a secret dossier, a slain investigative journalist and a shadowy fugitive billionaire.


Roma, 22:27 - CALCIO, POSTICIPO: LIVORNO-JUVENTUS 1-3

Vittoria esterna della Juventus che batte il Livorno per 3-1 nel posticipo della 1a giornata di rito...


By JEFF KAROUB DETROIT - An officer who arrested a man for cursing in a public meeting violated the man's right to free speech, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. The 6th U.S.


Pakistan considers ban on processions after attack

Pakistani authorities are considering banning political processions in the run-up to a general election after a bomb attack on former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto killed 139 people.


Researchers hope a new supercomputer will help develop life-saving drugs and model climate change.


AOL debuted a beta of BlueString on Tuesday, a new service which would allow consumers to upload and share digital media at no cost.


Rebels agree to sign a peace agreement with the DR Congo government after days of delay.


If there had been as many people taking care of the Beagle 2 project as there have been reports into why the lander got lost, we'd have reams of data on the composition of the Martian soil flooding back from a perfectly functioning vehicle, right now.


An implantable contact lens that corrects vision in nearsighted patients is safe and does not have some of the side-effects of laser surgery, a company that manufactures the devices said on Wednesday.


Chile's former President Augusto Pinochet is charged with murder and kidnapping, but his house arrest is lifted.


Uncertainty grips Uzbekistan as leader's term ends

If there is one common concern that people in Uzbekistan share it is their president's silence.


Del Piero e tanti giovani Ecco i convocati di Lippi

Roma, 29 agosto 2004 - Il Commissario tecnico della Nazionale italiana di calcio Marcello Lippi ha diramato questa mattina le convocazioni per le gare di qualificazione ai Mondiali del 2006 contro la Norvegia a Palermo il 4 settembre e quattro giorni dopo


E' il contratto italiano piu' importante negli EAU


Trade Wind From Canada Sends Carter to the Nets

Five months after the Nets appeared to be dismantling their team, they acquired the five-time All-Star Vince Carter from Toronto.


England begin the second day of the third Test in Perth on 51-2 in reply to Australia's 244 all out.


Music group EMI says it has received an approach from US rival Warner Music that could lead to a takeover bid.


Tunisian Doctors: Arafat Suffering From Flu

A second group of Arab doctors has visited Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and diagnosed him with a case of the flu. The team of Tunisian doctors conducted the second recent medical checkup for the 75-year


Tools Of The Trade: The Microsoft Windows 2003 Small Business ...

Servers for small businesses are one of the fastest-growing areas of the IT market, according to market researcher IDC. Much of this is down to the Small Business Server (SBS) software


Dell computers to retail in Tesco stores in Europe

Dell Inc , said on Friday  British retailer Tesco  will sell Dell personal  computers in outlets across Europe.


Coldplay, The Darkness and Travis are set to re-record Band Aid's hit single - to raise millions for Africa's new victims of famine.


SAO PAULO, Brazil - The Supreme Court has quashed charges of obscene exposure levied last year against avant-garde theater director Gerald Thomas, who mooned an audience after an opera performance.    After an August 2003 performance of "Tristan and Isolde" at Rio de Janeiro's municipal theater, Thomas shocked audience members and much of the cast by pulling down his pants and displaying his buttocks in response to jeers at the curtain call...


World's rich enjoy jets, yachts, and art

The world's rich devote about a quarter of their "investments of passion" to yachts, planes and other big-ticket collectibles and about a fifth to art, according to a rare breakdown of their spending on Wednesday.


The lunar outpost will be built at one of the moon's poles, where near constant sunlight makes solar power feasible, officials said.


IAC/InterActiveCorp. , saying its growth is being hindered by the perception that it is strictly a travel company, on Tuesday said it plans to split itself in two by spinning off online travel service Expedia.com and related businesses into a company to be called Expedia.


Emotions are finally settling down in the entertainment industryâs bubbling cauldron of labor disputes.


Russian special services free two people who were held hostage by inmates at a pre-trial detention centre in Moscow.


Pak Lah to address business forum in Britain

LONDON: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will deliver a keynote address at the Malaysia-UK Business Forum on Oct 1 in conjunction with his visit to the United Kingdom end of this month.


Korean Nuclear Talks May Convene in November

The six parties trying to end a crisis over North Korea's nuclear ambitions could hold working group talks in November, diplomats said on Thursday, the first sign of progress since Pyongyang stalled after the last round.


Productivity gains sharply in 4th quarter

U.S. business productivity rose at a much stronger-than-expected 3.0 percent annual pace in the fourth quarter while unit labor costs moderated, in good news for the inflation-wary Federal Reserve.


New American Realism Emerges Amid Grousing and Hummers

Although my favorite fiction films at Sundance were different in theme and tone, they were united by stylistic commonalities, a feel for the still moment â and, importantly, for beauty.


U.N. Security Council Dissolves Unit Looking for Iraqi Arms

UNITED NATIONS, June 29 -- The U.N. Security Council voted 14 to 0 Friday to immediately shut down the U.N. weapons-inspection unit for Iraq, drawing to a close  16 years of international scrutiny of Iraq's nuclear, chemical and biological weapons programs.


Why would a web developer limit her audience with poor design?


Scientists believe a faulty battery may have led to the high-speed crash to Earth of Nasa's Genesis space capsule.


With its 100th episode under its belt, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" celebrated the milestone with all-time high ratings at 11.6 according to Nielsen Media Research. The show, with William Petersen, Jorja Fox, and George Eads among its cast, boasts ...


Delta's Stock Takes Off After Reaching Pilot Deal

Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. jumped on Thursday after the company and its pilots union reached a tentative contract that will save the cash-strapped carrier $1 billion a year.


A furious attack on the rush for biofuels is launched by a charity that supports poor farmers.


Faulty switches have been identified as the most likely cause of the Genesis sample-return capsule's crash landing in Utah, US, last month.


London, October 26: NRI business tycoon Lakshmi N. Mittal has emerged as the richest man in Britain. The historic merger of his steel conglomerate Ispat with its rival, International Steel Group of USA, to


US Space Agency Improves Shuttle Safety, Management

The US space agency, NASA, continues work on improving the safety of the space shuttle, before the fleet of orbiters resumes its visits to the international space station next year.


Meeting the Everymen of Iraq, Courtesy of a Returning Poet

The documentary "About Baghdad" traces the return to Iraq of Sinan Antoon, a poet and journalist who left the country in 1991.


Franz Ferdinand lead singer eats way round world

Munching fishbrain bread from Finland, chewing bull's testicles in Buenos Aires -- touring with the rock band Franz Ferdinand can be a real culinary adventure.


Plans for a wider rollout of identity cards to British nationals appear to have been delayed for two years.


There are enough things to admire about âThe Great Debaters,â the heavily fictionalized true story of The Little Debate Team That Could, that your impulse is to forgive the movie its shortcomings.


A man who mistreated three children, turning their home into a "prison camp", is jailed for three years.


Welfare, sviluppo e pubblico impiego, ora parte confronto


Putin Calls on Tbilisi, Tskhinvali for a Compromise

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope on August 20, that the Georgian and South Ossetian sides will show political will and follow undertaken commitments over ceasefire.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived on Sunday night to participate in the India-European Union summit during which a proposal for a strategic partnership will be finalized.


Bin Laden urges Iraq insurgents to unite

Osama bin Laden called on insurgent groups in Iraq to unify their ranks, in an audio recording aired by Al Jazeera television on Monday.


Risparmi anche su tv-telefoni, in 2008 meno costi per 10 mln


U.S. Election Security Faces Tricky Balancing Act

U.S. officials hoping to stop a possible al Qaeda attack before the November election face the difficult task of providing enough security without scaring voters away from the polling stations.


Planned takeover of Noranda by Chinese firm receives strong opposition

The planned purchase of Canadian mining giant Noranda by a state-owned Chinese corporation is facing growing opposition in Canada with even lawmakers of the governing Liberal Party calling on the government to block the takeover.


Frida Giannini si ispira agli anni '50, stravolgendoli


Donald Rumsfeld's Iraqi war plan worked beautifully for three weeks. U.S. troops quickly deposed Saddam Hussein and captured Baghdad with a relatively small force and with lightning speed.


Sir Tom Hunter, one of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs, pledges to give away at least Â£1bn to charity.


As growth stocks soar, it still pays to go with value

Growth is back! That's the message from the strong start mutual fund investors have enjoyed since the New Year. Growth-oriented funds have trumped value-oriented funds in all three capitalization categories -- large, mid-cap, and small .


Sven: 'It's three strikers or Wright-Phillips'

Sven-Goran Eriksson says that he will select either the three-pronged strikeforce or Shaun Wright-Phillips on Wednesday night, but not both.


Companies rapidly cutting health benefits for future retirees

Many companies are dropping their promise of health benefits for future retirees, who now might have to stay on the job longer and rely on government health care in their old age.


The Tories would hold a referendum on the EU treaty, if they won power before it was ratified by all EU states.


The British Film Institute gives a sneak peek of its new venue on London's South Bank.


PeopleSoft rejects Oracle's takeover bid again

NEW YORK, November 11  - PeopleSoft Inc (PSFT.NAS) has again rejected Oracle Corporation's (ORCL) "best and final" takeover bid, while urging its shareholders to reject Oracle's $24 per share tender offer as well.


Tsunami kills at least 110 on Java island

A tsunami crashed into beach resorts and fishing villages on Java island Monday, killing at least 110 people and leaving scores missing after bulletins failed to reach the region because no warning system was in place.


Massacrata a colpi di accetta Giovane donna in fin di vita

Ferrara, 26 novembre 2004 - Una ragazza di 26 anni, Giada Anteghini, e' stata ricoverata in fin di vita nell'ospedale Sant'Anna di Ferrara, dopo essere stata colpita con una accetta alla testa. A trovarla


The Cincinnati Reds overhauled their rickety bullpen Thursday, getting Gary Majewski and Bill Bray in an eight-player trade that sent outfielder Austin Kearns and shortstop Felipe Lopez to the Washington Nationals.


Kerry Says Washington Hides Medicare's Cost to People

John Kerry accused the Bush administration of manipulating reports to obscure the fact that Medicare premiums will eat up 37 percent of the average person's Social Security income by 2006.


Papers in Greece take the US administration to task over a decision to refer to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) simply as "Macedonia".


An eight-year-old Indonesian boy died of bird flu on Friday, the health ministry said, bringing the country's death toll from the virus to 97.


Observatory: In a Righty World, Left-Clawed Crabs Are at a Loss

Lefty fiddler crabs appeared less likely to fight, and less likely to win if they did, new research suggests.


Two California residents have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft over claims that its Xbox 360 game console scratches video game discs. It's the second such suit in recent weeks.


Wariness Urged in Using Credit Cards for Medical Bills

Although special financing plans for health care carry risks, using regular credit cards to pay medical bills may be even more dangerous to household finances.


Japan Unable to Contact Kidnappers to Negotiate, Koizumi Says

Japan has made little progress contacting the kidnappers of one of its citizens or determining where the man is being held, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said.


Iran, U.N. team hold further talks on nuclear issues

Iranian nuclear officials and a visiting team from the U.N. nuclear watchdog held a second round of talks on Thursday to discuss ways to remove outstanding questions about Iran's disputed nuclear program.


Former Congolese rebels block troops deployment in eastern DRC

Former Congolese rebels blocked Kinshasa's troops reinforcement to the border with Rwanda, according to reports on Monday. According to senior military commanders in eastern


Beckham will miss six weeks with right knee sprain

David Beckham suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee and will be sidelined for six weeks, meaning he will miss England's two September Euro 2008 qualifying matches.


As Obama Plans 24-State Blitz, GOP Hopefuls Rein In Spending

Sen. Barack Obama has launched an eight-figure, 24-state barrage of television advertising, heading into the Super Tuesday contests and beyond, that will carry his message to twice as many states as Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's ads will reach with her current ad buy.


California wildfires force 250,000 to evacuate

Fast-moving wildfires raged across Southern California on Monday, forcing at least 250,000 people to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings as desperate fire officials called for help from other states.


WTO Rules Against EU Protection of Goods

The European Union said Friday its system of protecting names for regionally produced foods such as Champagne and Parma ham was strengthened by an initial ruling from the World Trade Organization.


Report Urges More Prostate Cancer Research

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 22 (HealthDayNews) -- A new report calls for the urgent need to improve treatments and find a cure for prostate cancer, a disease that strikes one in six American men.


"Chuck and Larry" overtakes "Potter" at box office

Adam Sandler's faux gay comedy "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" charmed $34.8 million from moviegoers its first weekend in theaters to nudge the latest "Harry Potter" film from the top of the box office, according to studio estimates on Sunday.


Best Buy wants Macs in more of its stores

The consumer electronics retail giant hopes to have Macs inside of 500 stores by this time next year, Best Buy executives said to a UBS analyst at CES.


U.S. deploys latest weapon in Iraq: anthropologists

As David Matsuda tells it, he's probably the last person you'd expect to see in a U.S. military uniform climbing out of an armoured vehicle in Iraq.


U.S. July Output Up; Factories Run Faster

U.S. industrial output advanced in July, as American factories operated at their highest capacity in more than three years, a Federal Reserve report on Tuesday showed.


Italian agents helped CIA 'kidnap' Egyptian imam: press

Italy's secret service cooperated with US agents in kidnapping an Egyptian cleric, Italian press reports have said, despite the government of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi denying knowledge of the abduction.


Westwood takes fashion world to stone age cave

British designer Vivienne Westwood  transformed her catwalk into a stone age cave on Tuesday,  sending out models in high furry hats, wrapped in knitted  cardigans, with bone pendants dangling from their necks.


WASHINGTON -- In a phone call yesterday initiated by Vladimir Putin, President Bush and the Russian leader agreed to continue discussing Moscow's concerns about independence for Kosovo, a sensitive subject expected to come up next month in the UN Security Council.


Omicidio imprenditore, fermata figlia della vittima

Viviana Mariotti, 36 anni, Ã¨ stata sottoposta a fermo per l'omicidio del padre, l'imprenditore edile Giovanni Mariotti, di 69 anni, e per il ferimento della madre, Luisa Vallan, di 62 anni, avvenuti ieri sera, a colpi di pistola, nella loro abitazione, a


"Another Place" can stay put. Local authorities voted Wednesday to allow Antony Gormley's installation "Another Place" — made up of 100 cast-iron sculptures of naked men — to remain on a beach in northwest England.


Sharpshooters of Comedy Hit the Road (Duck!)

âVince Vaughnâs Wild West Comedy Showâ imagines itself a contemporary equivalent of rootinâ- tootinâ traveling entertainments like Buffalo Billâs Wild West Show. Thatâs a tall comparison to draw.


Television's cult teen heroine continues to vamp on the big-screen in a karaoke singalong that's touring the US.


President George W. Bush on Thursday  criticized Myanmar's military junta for arresting dissidents  who participated in recent protests and called for their  immediate release.


The federal government is holding a competition for a new cryptographic hash function that will become the national standard. Really, this is exciting stuff. Commentary by Bruce Schneier.


Fox rules TV week with Super Bowl, "House," "Idol"

Fox swept prime-time television ratings last week, thanks to Sunday's broadcast of the New York Giants' dramatic victory in Super Bowl XLII, the most-watched sporting event in U.S. history.


New Orleans tornado, snow in winter weather

A winter storm brought near-blizzard conditions to much of the U.S. Midwest on Tuesday, forcing schools to close and disrupting transportation across the region, while a deadly tornado ripped through New Orleans.


Bush brushes aside Republican dissent on Iraq

CLEVELAND, Ohio  - President George W. Bush on Tuesday brushed aside the criticism of fellow Republicans over Iraq and demanded the U.S. Congress allow his troop buildup more time to work.


Two days ago, 19-year-old Bruins rookie Phil Kessel underwent successful surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Kessel's agent, Wade Arnott, said yesterday that the procedure was cancer-related. Arnott did not, however, confirm a Channel 4 report that Kessel had been diagnosed with testicular cancer.


DeGeneres brings gentler tone to Oscars as host

After two years of ceremonies emceed by anti-establishment provocateurs, the Oscars on Sunday turn to a kinder, gentler comic and TV talk show host with a flair for putting those around her at ease.


West Indies beat England by 15 runs in the Twenty20 international despite Paul Collingwood's 80.


Australia to offer formal apology to Aborigines

Government says it will formally apologise to indiginous population, but has no plans to compensate them


UN's Ban "very worried" on Iran's nuclear progress

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is worried about Iran's nuclear program but hopes a stand-off with the international community can be resolved through dialogue, he said in comments published in Italy on Friday.


Ministro, norme dovrebbero avere consenso in Parlamento


"Music and Lyrics," the  Hugh Grant-Drew Barrymore romantic comedy released Wednesday,  was filmed almost entirely in New York City -- save for one  scene in Long Island. That's partially because writer-director  Marc Lawrence insisted on shooting in the Big Apple.


Tracy Morgan, a former "Saturday Night Live" regular who co-stars on NBC's "30 Rock," was arrested Tuesday in Upper Manhattan on drunken driving charges, the district attorney's office said.


After the Cowboysâ season ended in another playoff loss, after his quarterback Tony Romo turned in another playoff disappointment, Terrell Owens became downright sentimental.


Syria rejects Iraqi defense minister's accusations of aiding ...

Syria on Thursday rejected Iraqi accusations that it and Iran were supporting al-Qaida-linked insurgents in Iraq. The comments from the Syrian Foreign Ministry came a day after Iraqi Defense


Iraqi prime minister blames coalition with "great negligence" in ...

BAGHDAD, Iraq Iraq's interim prime minister blames Saturday's ambush and slaughter of about 50 new Iraqi soldiers on "great negligence" by coalition forces.


Donations Pooled Online Are Getting Candidates' Attention

By Matthew Mosk, Washington Post Staff Writer  In a political fundraising world traditionally dominated by lobbyists and wealthy business executives, small-dollar donor Hrishi Karthikeyan found a way to make his own splash, right from his desk.


Bush Prepared to Slow Reduction of Forces in Iraq

President Bush said that he was prepared to slow or even halt further reductions of forces, emphasizing that any decision depended on security and the stability of the Iraqi government.


La Suprema corte ha bocciato il ricorso di un 30enne di Bolzanoil reato sussiste anche se fatto "in modo non completo" e di "durata brevissima"                                                  Anche una 'manata lampo' sul sedere per la Cassazione Ã¨ violenza sessuale                                                                                Il giovane, oltre alle spese processuali, dovrÃ  versare mille euroalla cassa ammende per aver fatto perdere tempo alla giustizia


Norway's public transport and broadcasting companies will stop services at noon for three minutes, the most visible demonstration of solidarity with European mourning for the victims of the Asian tsunami ...


Gunmen in Iraqi army uniforms kidnapped a senior Iranian diplomat in Baghdad, Iraqi and Iranian officials said on Tuesday, and Tehran blamed the U.S. military and demanded his immediate release.


Former ICI boss and TV "troubleshooter" Sir John Harvey-Jones dies in his sleep following a long illness.


China striker Hao Haidong is poised to join English club Sheffield United on a four-year deal at the cost of one pound, according to Chinese media reports.


The first European spacecraft to be sent to the moon has entered lunar orbit, according to the European Space Agency. The SMART-1 spacecraft has reached its closest point from the moon so far, coming within 5,000 kilometres of the lunar surface.


Investors like Oracle's latest word on profit

SAN FRANCISCO Shares of Oracle, the software maker, were up more than 7 percent in late trading Wednesday, a day after the company said its first-quarter earnings rose 16 percent on strong demand for its flagship database programs.


U.S. Military Plane Hits Najaf Rebels Again

NAJAF, Iraq  - A U.S. AC-130 gunship unleashed a  series of fierce air attacks on positions held by Shi'ite  rebels in Najaf early on Monday, Reuters witnesses said.


Shaquille O'Neal didn't dominate and didn't need to Friday night. Reserve Christian Laettner scored 23 points — making 10 of 13 shots — Eddie Jones added 21 and O'Neal 18 as the Miami Heat moved the ball around the floor, shot 50.6 percent and beat the Chicago Bulls 105-81.


Online casino pays 28 grand for 'religious icon' grilled cheese

Today, they forked over more than 28-thousand dollars for half a grilled cheese sandwich that's more than ten years old. The seller claims it bears the image of the Virgin Mary.


About 700 people were evacuated as a volcano erupted Wednesday in southern Chile, rocking the area with explosions and spewing lava and ash.


There's still room for humor as debate nears

MIAMI - In the military it's called "psy-ops," for psychological operations. In team sports it's known as psyching the other side out.


Dopo l'intesa un ampio vassoio di sfogliatelle napoletane e babÃ

Berlusconi: lo voleva il Paese. Moratti minaccia le dimissioni, poi lâintesa. Regionali, si vota il 3 e 4 aprile. ROMA - Poteva essere una formalitÃ . Lâultimo passaggio, finalmente in discesa, di una trattativa


Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz wins four Latin Grammy awards, while Brazilian singer  Maria Rita collects two.


France to begin Chad humanitarian airlifts

France will provide air support to  humanitarian organizations supplying food and medicine to  refugee camps in eastern Chad, a defense ministry spokesman  said on Friday.


Is genocide just a word in Darfur dilemma?

(FindLaw) -- In response to a question about atrocities taking place in the Darfur region of western Sudan, Secretary of State Colin Powell said, "We have learned from Rwanda.


Todd Bertuzzi got his day in court Wednesday, unfortunately his victim didn't get his. And now it's possible the hulking Vancouver Canucks forward may never again have to set eyes on the man he sucker-punched


Peanut Butter Is Recalled as 300 Fall Ill

ConAgra Foods told consumers to discard certain jars of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter after a salmonella outbreak.


Il glamour si costruisce al computer nasce 'Miss Digital'


Bush to Congress: Pass expanded spy law, already

Democratic leaders are still pushing for more time to work out a compromise on legal immunity for telephone companies, but the president says he won't accept more delays.


Analysis: If the outgoing British Prime Minister takes on the role of Middle East peace envoy, he may find the situation on the ground even more daunting than he expects


Knicks 99, Heat 93: An Unusual Victory but Knicks Will Take It

Eddy Curry had 28 points and 11 rebounds, showing no timidity in his first head-to-head matchup with Shaquille OâNeal this season.


Goosen Does Unthinkable and Gets Woods Thinking

When Tiger Woods and Jay Haas faltered, Retief Goosen knew how to finish. Capping a satisfying year for Goosen, and a frustrating year for Woods, Goosen captured the Tour


Change a light bulb and stop a war. Build smarter homes and keep the seas from rising.


Edward Behr, a noted British foreign correspondent and writer who penned books on history, good eating and his career as a journalist, died over the weekend in Paris, his family said Sunday. He was 81.


Tim Henman promises to return to Wimbledon next year after defeat by Feliciano Lopez.


Ronaldinho tipped for best player in strange 2004

At the end of a year when European soccer's major titles were won by outsiders and the Copa America by an R-less Brazil, naming the best player is tougher than usual.


Qualifier Jidkova says Williams 'hitting great'

LINZ, Austria -- Serena Williams blamed a headache for her poor play in a 7-6 (5), 6-3 upset loss to qualifier Alina Jidkova in the second round of the Generali Ladies Open.


EBay says to appeal patent infringement ruling

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO  - Top online auctioneer  eBay Inc  said on Wednesday it would appeal a U.S.  court ruling in a patent dispute with MercExchange LLC.


Cristie Kerr grabbed a share of the lead, and Annika Sorenstam stayed in contention at the State Farm Classic on Friday. Kerr shot an 8-under par 64 and was tied with Maria Hjorth at 12 under, one stroke ahead of Il Mi Chung, who had a 66, after the second round at The Rail Golf Club.


Singapore's media controls clash with regional aims

A month before Singapore goes under   the international spotlight as the venue of a major   International Monetary Fund conference, the government flexed   its muscles to remind the media of its controls on the press.


Concerns fade over congressional interference in XM-Sirius deal.


Rapporto, criminalita' sta al passo con nuove tecnologie


ATI saw its income almost triple during its most recently completed fiscal quarter, Q4 2004, the company said yesterday after announcing record results.


Pakistani investigators hunt bombers as toll rises

Pakistani investigators were hunting on Monday for links between a surge of violence in the northwest and an assault on a mosque in the capital as the death toll from two suicide-bomb attacks on Sunday rose to 45.


W.House says deal possible on CIA interrogations

The White House, facing a Senate   Republican revolt over CIA treatment of terrorist suspects,   said on Sunday that a compromise can be reached over   legislation needed to continue its interrogation program.


Firefighting couple give Travolta film 2 ladders up -- with ...

Veteran Chicago firefighters Larry and Leslie Muse have doused raging infernos, they've made daring rescues, they've buried comrades killed in the line of duty.


Teen's Goal Gives U.S. Shot at Soccer Gold

The only teenager on the U.S. women's soccer team gave the old vets a chance to leave with one last gold. Minutes after missing a wide-open net, Heather O'Reilly scored in the ninth minute of overtime Monday to give the United States a 2-1 victory over World Cup champion Germany and a place in Thursday's gold-medal game.


Gaffe del presidente francese sull'armamento nucleare iranianoPoi ritratta: "Intendevo che l'ordigno sarebbe subito distrutto"                                            Iran, Chirac: "Bomba su Israele? Teheran verrebbe rasa al suolo"


"But it is positive that we are talking about it. Surely, when we talk our positions will become more understandable."  Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Cuba was on the verge of a 'major transition,' and chided Spain on Friday for doing business with Fidel Castro while not working more to support dissidents in the communist island nation.Rice's one-day visit here was meant to smooth over a three-year downturn in relations between Washington and the government Madrid, but the disagreement over Cuba has threatened to wash away any growing good will. At issue is Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos's decision to snub Cuban dissidents on a visit to Havana in April. Read more


Lord Lloyd-Webber hits back at critics who have called a TV talent search to find his latest musical lead a con.


China's President Hu Replaces Jiang as Military Chief

China's former President Jiang Zemin resigned as head of the country's military, leaving President Hu Jintao as undisputed leader of the world's most populous nation.


Two Killed, 10 Hurt in Latest Bangladesh Blast

Two people were killed and 10 wounded in a bomb blast in northeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, in the latest of a series of attacks that have killed more than 100 people in the past four years, police said.


European Union governments should work together in deciding rules for using biotech foods, rather than forge their own policies and risk inviting legal action against the 27-member bloc, the EU trade chief said Thursday.


Fixes for three of the most common Windows glitches

Cures for an update gone bad, a trashed Registry, and a shutdown failure.


The World Bank agrees to a $1.2bn loan, repayable over 17 years, to help Brazil protect its diverse environment.


Israel says al Qaeda probably behind Sinai bombs

Israel repeated its allegation on Saturday that the bombings on the Egyptian Sinai peninsula that killed 33 people were probably the work of al Qaeda, despite Egyptian scepticism at the claim.


Vibe awards stabbing suspect Young Buck surrenders to police

Rapper Young Buck (news | CDs | auctions) of the rap group G-Unit, who was wanted in connection with a stabbing at the Vibe Music Awards this week, turned himself in to Santa Monica Police on Friday (11/19).


The aggressive Knicks playmaker changed his strategy and overwhelmed the Orlando Magic last night during a 119-111 victory at the TD Waterhouse Centre.


Greek church condemns Titanic director's Jesus film

Greece's powerful Orthodox Church on Thursday accused the director of the movie "Titanic" of historical ignorance and of trying to damage the Christian faith for claiming he discovered the tomb of Jesus Christ.


SpiralFrog signs licensing agreement with Sony/ATV

Ad-supported music service SpiralFrog  said on Monday it had signed a licensing agreement to offer  compositions from Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC via its Web  site.


Melbourne, 20:07 - NUOTO, AUSTRALIA: 4X200 STABILISCE NUOVO MONDIALE VASCA CORTA

Un grande Grant Hackett ha guidato la staffetta australiana 4x200 stile libero al nuovo record del m...


Television Review | 'The Dying Fields': In India, Debting Farmers Who Reach Despairâs Depths

If your brain is in a free-association mood, and you tune in âThe Dying Fields,â a âWide Angleâ installment tonight on PBS about farmers in India caught in a debt nightmare, you may find yourself thinking at first of Americaâs mortgage mess.


Presentato oggi a Milano il rapporto "Baby consumers e nuove tecnologie"sui consumi dei minorenni, redatto dal Movimento Difesa del Cittadino                                          L'84% dei bambini ha un cellulare MDC: "E' la nuova coperta di Linus"                                                                                Per quasi il 30% il primo telefonino arriva a 10 anni, ma per lo 0,2% giÃ  a un annoL'uso prevalente Ã¨ per comunicare con genitori e amici, ma anche per inviare SMS alla Tv di ROSARIA AMATO


Link By Link: Crossing Out, for Emphasis

In Internet culture, the strike-through has already taken on an ironic function, a witty way of simultaneously commenting on your prose as you create it.


Giuliani tells Bush heâs sorry for pushing Kerik

WASHINGTON - Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, attended a Christmas dinner at the White House on Sunday night to apologize to his host for pushing Bernard B. Kerik as homeland security secretary.


Goldman, Credit Suisse to cut about 2,000 jobs

Goldman Sachs Group Inc  and Credit Suisse Group  on Friday said they will cut about 2,000 job worldwide as a credit crisis puts a damper on fixed-income trading and corporate dealmaking.


Drug-name mix-ups hurt patients, getting worse

Dr. Julius Pham's stomach churned when he saw a critically ill heart patient getting an antibiotic instead of a drug to support his blood pressure -- the kind of mix-up that is increasingly common in the United States, according to a new report.


Sports of The Times: No Time Like the Present for Boston Fans

With a snap of the finger and the blink of an eye, Boston has become the epicenter of the national sports landscape.


A bit of bubbly, a few verses of Auld Lang Syne and candidates, candidates and more candidates. It's New Year's Eve in Iowa and New Hampshire.


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Modena, 16:23 - CALCIO, MODENA-TREVISO: DENUNCIATI TRE TIFOSI VENETI

Tre tifosi del Treviso sono state identificati e denunciati dagli agenti della Digos di Modena. I tr...


Â· Campaign group video 'shows quails mistreated' Â· Harrods and Selfridges remove firm's produce


Quarterback Quincy Carter signed with the New York Jets on Tuesday, three weeks after his surprising release by Dallas.


Retaliation at Issue in Discrimination Case

The law known as Title IX has expanded opportunities for women and girls in sports and other activities by prohibiting sex discrimination in schools and colleges that receive federal money.


VIENNA, Austria - The U.N. atomic watchdog agency demanded Iran suspend all uranium enrichment activities and set a November timetable for compliance in a vote Saturday that U.S...


Gold Fields Says It Won't Discuss Takeover

The board of directors of Gold Fields Ltd. said Thursday that it would not hold discussions with Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd., criticizing its hostile $5.76 billion takeover bid as grossly inadequate.


Spanish power firm Iberdrola is expanding into the US by buying Energy East Corp for $4.5bn.


Motorola, Nokia Promote Mobile TV Standard

Companies are working together to ensure their DVB-H phones and network equipment are compatible.


Experts warn Ghanaian dam puts hippos at risk

A $620-million dam in Ghana will force hundreds of hippos to leave their habitat on the Black Volta river and move upstream where they will come into conflict with farmers and may starve, conservationists warn.


Bosnia and Balkan neighbor Serbia and Montenegro play to a scoreless tie amid tight security in a World Cup qualifying match Saturday in Sarajevo.


Piacenza, 16:22 - VOLLEY, SERIE A1: COPRA PIACENZA CEDE MANIA' A MONTICHIARI

Il Copra Berni Piacenza, A1 maschile di volley, ha ceduto oggi a titolo definitivo il libero Loris M...


No. 13 Michigan St. Defeats Ohio St. 83-69

Michigan State hadn't seen the old Chris Hill for more than a month. On Wednesday night, he was almost perfect from the field.


Falluja insurgents say not holding Hassan

Insurgent commanders in the Iraqi city of Falluja say they are not holding hostage Margaret Hassan, an aide worker who holds British and Iraqi citizenship, and condemned her kidnapping.


EA Plans Free Online Version of Battlefield Heroes

Electronic Arts is releasing an ad-supported online version of its popular Battlefield Heroes.


Arab network says ten new hostages seized in Iraq

The Arab TV network Al-Jazeera is showing footage of six Iraqis, two Lebanese and two Indonesian women. The Islamic Army in Iraq is claiming responsibility.


How airlines and the government check watch lists

The deportation of Yusuf Islam, the singer formerly known as Cat Stevens who was stopped while flying into the United States, exposed problems with the way perceived threats to aviation are identified.


An NI solicitor, who defended Omagh bomb suspect Sean Hoey, is to assist Madeleine McCann's parents.


Two Killed in Afghan Protests Over Ousted Governor

Two people were killed in clashes on Saturday between US and Afghan forces and stone-throwing protesters angered by President Hamid Karzai effectively axing a regional governor, hospital officials and witnesses said.


Fairfax bids US$1.3 billion for Rural Press

John Fairfax Holdings Ltd. , Australia's second-biggest newspaper publisher, bid up to A$1.7 billion ($1.3 billion) for regional media group Rural Press Ltd. , kicking off a long-awaited round of media takeovers.


'Dall'Istat e' stata sottostimata almeno di 8 punti'


AP Poll: Kerry Holds Small Lead Over Bush

Sen. John Kerry has taken a slim lead over President Bush, according to an Associated Press poll that shows the president's support tumbling on personal qualities, the war in Iraq and the commander in chief's bedrock campaign issue — national security.


Kerry Campaign Seeks Equal Time Over Film

Sen. John Kerry's presidential campaign, contending that Sinclair Broadcast Group wants to help President Bush by airing an anti-Kerry documentary two weeks before the election, asked on Friday that each station carrying the program provide a similar amount of time to Kerry supporters.


Nitties takes second-round Australian PGA lead

Former Australian amateur James Nitties, playing in his fourth professional golf tournament, shot a 7-under-par 65 Friday to take a one-shot lead after two rounds of the Australian PGA.


The alleged 21 July bombers made hundreds of calls to each other while plotting to  attack London, a court hears.


Obama seeks distance from indicted donor

Barack Obama sought to distance himself Wednesday from a real estate developer and fast-food magnate facing federal corruption charges, saying he had no indication of any problems when he accepted thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from Antoin "Tony" Rezko.


There's a reason you knew of Celebrex, even before the recent news about its related health warnings: those commercials, with the chorus of "Celebrate, celebrate!


Bari, 18:20 - CALCIO, SERIE B; BARI: OTTO RETI NELLA PARTITELLA IN FAMIGLIA

Ã finita 8-1 la partitella tra il Bari e la squadra Primavera. Nel primo tempo hanno segnato Santoru...


On Thursday, when he woke up at the team hotel prior to that night's game against Ottawa, Bruins forward Marco Sturm knew he wouldn't be available.


Macquarie, Texas Pacific bid for Australia's Qantas

MELBOURNE/SYDNEY  - Investment bank Macquarie Bank  and private equity firm Texas Pacific Group have proposed buying out Australian airline Qantas Airways  in a deal that could be worth more than A$10 billion ($7.7 billion), pushing Qantas shares up as much as 21 percent.


Morning has broken, and the former Cat Stevens is back in London,   courtesy of some hard-headed U.S. Homeland Security officials.


Why didn't shares of video rental chain Hollywood Entertainment (Nasdaq: HLYW) move much yesterday on news that Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) plans to make a tender offer for its shares next


Luciano Pavarotti makes a posthumous comeback to the UK singles chart, nearly 15 years after his last hit.


Arafat not comatose but still in intensive care, spokesman says

A senior aide to Yasser Arafat said early Sunday the ailing Palestinian leader was not comatose but still in intensive care, adding to the confusion about his fragile health.


Cesena, 19:51 - CALCIO, CESENA: UN MESE DI STOP PER IL PORTIERE BERTI

L'ecografia alla quale è stato sottoposto il portiere del Cesena Gian Luca Berti (40 anni), h...


Red Wings re-sign Yzerman to 1-year deal

DETROIT - Steve Yzermanâs reign as the longest serving captain in NHL history is not over yet. The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday re-signed Yzerman to a one-year contract, ensuring the veteran center his 19th year as team captain.


Baghdad annuncia riapertura graduale confini Iran e Siria


Pakistani forces secure rebel mosque complex

Pakistani security forces secured a mosque and school complex in Islamabad on Wednesday, snuffing out the last pockets of resistance a day after an assault that killed a rebel cleric and more than 50 militants.


Building mashups gets faster Mashups are, of course, the "new black" in the world of web services, but building them does mean getting access to data on different databases and services - and that can sometimes be a bit of a problem.â¦


Maroni: una presa in giro.Pannella: Prodi ci sorprenda


Senators Pitch Changes to Intel Leadership

WASHINGTON - Two influential Senate Republicans are putting forward competing proposals to change the intelligence community's leadership structure, despite words of caution from top Pentagon officials.    As Congress works through the August recess to consider recommendations from the Sept...


A court trying alleged coup plotters in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea suspended proceedings yesterday, saying it wanted more information on the alleged roles of Sir Mark Thatcher, son of the British former prime minister, and other international financiers.


The NFL is at its midway point. Time to hand out some awards

It's the NFL midseason, and I've done a pretty good job the last couple of months pretending I don't cover the sport for SI.


Mubarak Denies Israel Deal, Envoy's Return

President Hosni Mubarak said reports of a deal with Israel were exaggerated and denied that the Egyptian ambassador would soon return to Tel Aviv, a leading newspaper reported Friday.


Algeriaâs Women Quietly Advance in Careers and Society

In a tradition-bound nation, women are emerging as an economic and political force unheard of in the rest of the Arab world.


Government would back move to punish Jones

THE Australian Government said yesterday it would support any moves from the IOC to strip US sprint queen Marion Jones of the five medals she won at the Sydney Games if she was found guilty of a doping offence.


"Stinger" update of DB2 will focus on automatic administration and an improvement in clustered performance.


Firefox 1.0 Renews Interest in the Browser  The Mozilla folks, with apologies to the Monty Python gang, aren't quite dead yet. They feel happy. They think they'll go for a walk.  What they've done is take advantage of the frustration many people, particularly Windows users, are feeling with the condition of their ...


Oil prices rose Tuesday as Iran dashed hopes of a breakthrough in talks with the European Union about its nuclear program.


Cuba this week freed five of 75 of the independent journalists, opposition party members and rights activists sentenced to long terms in April 2003 after a crackdown on dissent.


At Macworld, the popular technology and sex columnist says she tried to get Apple's CEO to pose for a picture, only to be told, effectively, to go away.


Google: Bringing Library Books and More Online

The libraries of some of the biggest academic institutions in the world have joined forces with Google to digitally scan library books and make them searchable online, Google announced Tuesday.


Of All the Hurdles to a Merger, View on Technology Is the Highest

A smooth integration will not be a matter of simply swapping one set of software or hardware for another. It may hinge on changing deep-seated mind-sets.


US securities regulators may recommend enforcement action against the former head of Citigroup Global Investment Management for his role in activities under investigation at the company's mutual fund unit, the No.


Reggio Calabria, 17:10 - CALCIO, REGGINA; LANZARO: VOGLIAMO RIPETERE LA PROVA DI PALERMO

Il difensore della Reggina Maurizio Lanzaro commenta il prossimo impegno degli amaranto contro il Ca...


Republican Giuliani plummets in NBC/Journal poll

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani  has fallen 13 points since November and is now tied with Mitt  Romney nationally in the race for the Republican presidential  nomination, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal  poll released on Wednesday.


Nisha Kothari involved in a car accident

Nisha Kothari was involved in an accident with a pregnant woman near Santacruz Airport in Mumbai,   on Tuesday morning.


A 3-point increase in average scores has moved Georgia out of the cellar in the annual SAT rankings. After two years of finishing last in the nation among states, Georgia's slight improvements and a slip in


The Patriots' lone mandatory offseason minicamp starts today, and disgruntled cornerback Asante Samuel won't be present.


Radiohead's Thom Yorke says an internet-only release of their new album would have been "stark raving mad".


Harvard Leader Recruits Women for School

A week after he was criticized for suggesting there are biological differences in men's and women's scientific abilities, the president of Harvard University said he initiated a new program to recruit women to the prestigious institution.


Using video cameras to record cinema films would become a state-wide crime under a proposed US law.


Medical personnel applied CPR and other lifesaving measures to the son of Anna Nicole Smith for 22 minutes before he was pronounced dead, the head of the hospital said Tuesday.


Laetitia Casta: "Da Stefano voglio almeno tre figli""

MILANO 25 AGOSTO 2004 - Le interviste l'annoiano, spesso risponde a monosillabi. A meno che, dice, non si tratti di una conversazione, cioe' se puo' fare anche lei le domande. Ma l'argomento amorescioglie


TEHRAN/LONDON  - OPEC officials lined up to say the exporter group could do little to tame oil prices that hit $100 a barrel for the first time on Wednesday and world markets had enough crude oil.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer is on the verge of a possible takeover of Manchester United, the world's richest and one of its most storied soccer clubs, much to the dismay of its fans. In three consecutive trading days, Glazer has hiked his ownership share of the English team to 28.11 percent. If his ownership reaches 30 percent, he ...


It has been an extraordinarily eventful month for tycoon Wilbur L Ross. A few weeks ago the 67-year-old money manager turned steel baron married for the third time and friends predicted he would soon be slowing down to enjoy the 'finer' things of life.


NEW YORK  - Women suffering from hot flashes might find relief with a drug called gabapentin, investigators report.


Condition worsens for second crewman from stricken Canadian ...

HALIFAX (CP) - A British tug was preparing to attach a tow line to HMCS Chicoutimi off the coast of Ireland on Thursday as the condition worsened for one of three crewmen airlifted from the crippled, fire-damaged Canadian submarine.


Udine, 17:04 - CALCIO, UDINESE; ZAPATA: MAI PENSATO DI ANDARE VIA

Christian Zapata studia da leader. Il difensore colombiano dell'Udinese quest'anno avrà una r...


Two Bombs Kill at Least 39 in Central Pakistan

Two bombs exploded at a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in the central Pakistan city of Multan before dawn Thursday, killing 39 people and wounding about 100, police said.


Eli Lilly Beats Expectations, but Acquisitions Sap Profits

INDIANAPOLIS, July 24  â Eli Lilly, with help from its core medicines Zyprexa and Cymbalta, beat Wall Streetâs second-quarter expectations Tuesday, although profits fell 19 percent at the pharmaceutical company because of acquisition costs.


The Mets are serious about Pedro Martinez. But is the free agent righthander ready to make a jump back to the National League? According to several newspaper reports, the Mets have offered Martinez a three-year contract worth approximately $37.5 million.


Seized files scrutinized in Michael Jackson pretrial hearing

Lawyers on both sides in the Michael Jackson child-molestation case spent hours Friday poring over file folders seized by sheriff's deputies from the home of Jackson's


Russia's Cabinet approved the worldwide Kyoto Protocol on global warming yesterday, clearing the way for implementation of the long-delayed United Nations pact.


Just when it looked like racing would snatch the spotlight from the cheaters at Daytona, Jeff Gordon's winning car failed inspection. Gordon, who won the second of Thursday's two 150-mile qualifying races, now will start the Daytona 500 in 42nd place.


Clinton asks YouTube users for song help

Hillary Rodham Clinton wants YouTube viewers to pick her campaign theme song — and the response, so far, has been music to her ears.


Otepaa, 11:56 - Sci nordico, Cdm: vento forte, annullate gare sprint in Estonia

Le gare sprint in programma oggi a Otepaa, in Estonia, e valide per la Coppa del mondo di sci di fon...


What better person to appoint to head your media and entertainment division than a Hollywood executive with shows like âThe Sopranosâ, âLostâ, âDesperate Housewivesâ, âWife Swapâ and âBoston Legalâ under his belt?


Oil Innovations Pump New Life Into Old Wells

New technology has made it possible to unlock more oil from old fields, allowing companies to go after reserves that are harder to reach.


Theater Review | 'Eurydice': A Comic Impudence Softens a Tale of Loss

Sarah Ruhl's devastatingly lovely theatrical gloss on the Orpheus myth may just be the most moving exploration of loss that the American theater has produced since 9/11.


Democrat Barack Obama on Thursday lamented the sour tone of the presidential campaign, but insisted he and his wife have created a protective bubble around their two young daughters.


CHELSEA meet their nouveau riche counterparts from Russia tonight, but JosÃ© Mourinhoâs desire for a compact squad has left him with a lack of strength up front for the Champions League encounter with CSKA Moscow.


Mount St. Helens Rumbles, Puffs Out More Steam

(Mount St. Helens, Wash.-AP, October 10, 2004) - Mount St. Helens vented a new column of steam Sunday, a lazy plume that rose out of the crater of the snow-dusted volcano.


The government on Tuesday said a controversial abortion pill is safe enough to remain on the market, despite a third death and a grieving father's plea.


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Three British soldiers are due to appear before a court martial in Germany over alleged abuse of Iraqi civilians.


Isiah Thomas believes Jared Jeffries adds something more important than size and athleticism to the New York Knicks.


TOKYO (CBS.MW) -- Japan's Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday it has field suit against South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor Inc. in Japan and the United States, alleging infringement of Toshiba's semiconductor flash memory patents.


The Pill Cuts Risks ; Chance of Diseases and Strokes Lessened

WOMEN on the birth control pill have surprisingly lower risks of heart disease, strokes and cancer, according to the largest women's health study ever done.


BP production falls in Q3 as Alaska losses bite

BP Plc  expects its oil and gas  production to have fallen 0.6 percent in the third quarter as  losses at its Alaska operations and sales of oil fields  outweighed gains from new start-ups and a benign hurricane  season.


'Pirates' helps fill Hollywood war chest

The Hollywood hand-wringing of 2005 has been forgotten. After a dismal box-office year and gloomy prophecies about its future, the movie business has rebounded with a solid — though far from spectacular — summer season.


Glide Mobile's online service now enables iPhone users to view, edit and share Word documents.


Lebanon said on Wednesday two Israeli   soldiers captured by Hizbollah would not be released unless   Israel was prepared to discuss a prisoner swap.


O'Neil gets place in Hall of Fame after all

Buck O'Neil will have a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame after all, with a statue of the Negro Leagues advocate going up in the Cooperstown museum and an Award to be named in his honor.


CBS extends "Late Show" contract with Letterman

Late-night television comedian David  Letterman has extended his contract with the CBS network in a  deal that will keep his "Late Show" on the network through the  fall of 2010, the broadcaster announced on Monday.


Twin suicide car bombs blew up outside a police station in Baghdad on Saturday, killing seven people and wounding 57. Police sources said that the two bombs went off simultaneously and destroyed many vehicles, including 17 police cars.


The slugger's testimony on steroid use raises sharp questions about the integrity of baseball and all pro sports.


Ryan Sidebottom sparked a West Indies collapse as England strengthened their grip on the third Test at Old Trafford here Friday.


GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - A strengthened Hurricane Ivan headed toward the tip of western Cuba with 160 mph winds Monday after pummeling the Cayman Islands with flooding that swamped homes and fierce winds that ripped off roofs.    The slow-moving, extremely dangerous Category 5 storm, one of the strongest on record to hit the region, killed at least 68 people across the Caribbean before reaching the Caymans, and threatens millions more in its projected path...


Zimbabwe opposition leader says price freeze won't work

Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Saturday called a government directive to halve prices of goods and services "crooked" economics, while police announced arrests for alleged price freeze violators.


Chelsea skipper dreams of being England coach

England and Chelsea captain John Terry has said he would one day like to become the country's international manager.


Rumsfeld Warns of Pre-Election Dangers in Iraq

Donald Rumsfeld said US troops, celebrating Thanksgiving after some of their bloodiest weeks in Iraq, should brace for even more losses as they pursue insurgents bent on wrecking an election scheduled for January.


TELSTRA'S board, not the Federal Government, would decide who would replace Ziggy Switkowski as its new chief executive, Prime Minister John Howard said today.


The police are investigating a possible racist motive for a fire at a house in south Belfast.


Johnny Carson was remembered Monday on "The Tonight Show" with an affectionate lookback at his nearly 30 years as host, including tributes by comedians and former guests that left many in the audience teary-eyed.


Abracadabra! Bush Makes Privacy Board Vanish

President Bush has failed to nominate candidates for a congressionally empowered privacy board intended to police anti-terrorism programs. Privacy groups charge that the administration fears the board's independence.


At Scientologyâs request, several Web sites took down a  video of Tom Cruise talking passionately about the church, but Gawker isnât budging.


Audrey Hepburn's gown auction money to aid children

About $800,000 in proceeds from  the auction of an evening gown worn by Hollywood actress Audrey  Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" will be donated to build 15  schools for destitute Indian children.


Israeli Cabinet Passes Gaza Bill Before Key Vote

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's cabinet  passed a bill on the nuts and bolts of pulling out of occupied  Gaza Sunday, a day before he seeks approval from Israel's  parliament for his withdrawal plan.


Lowe's Profit Up 15 Pct., Tops Estimates

Lowe's Cos. (LOW.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the No. 2 home improvement retailer, on Monday reported a 15 percent rise in third-quarter profit, topping estimates, aided by its expansion into large US markets.


WATERLOO, Iowa - Firefighters had to be called after a plan to evict a swarm of bees went up in smoke. Residents used gasoline to start a fire in hopes of smoking out a hive of bees from under their home Thursday when the house caught on fire, Battalion Chief Virgil Powell said...


Five games into his New England career, the legend of Corey Dillon continues to grow. The onetime disgruntled running back for the Cincinnati Bengals is all smiles these days, his home in the Patriots' offense a most comfortable one.


Way to verify IRA's decommissioning of arms is last obstacle to deal on N. Ireland. By Tod Robberson. LONDON -- Northern Ireland's feuding leaders came close but ultimately failed to reach a peace agreement


Film Critics Honor âThere Will Be Bloodâ

The National Society of Film Critics named âThere Will Be Blood,â directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, as the best picture of 2007.


Fannie Mae Used Improper Accounting-Probe

Fannie Mae used improper accounting to manipulate its quarterly earnings reports, regulators said, touching off the mortgage finance industry's second such controversy in less than 18 months.


Google, Valentino Rossi e Parmalat le parole piÃ¹ cliccate

Sono le due parole che dominano la classifica in Italia, mentre si aggiudicano la palma internazionale Britney Spears el'attore Orlando Bloom. I Simpson restano primi nel mondo tra le serie tv, mentre l'Isola


Restaurant operator Bob Evans Farms  Inc. BOBE.O on Monday reported a drop in quarterly earnings  and warned that full-year results would fall short of Wall  Street estimates.


Low Testosterone Seen Common in Diabetic Men

About one third of men with type 2 diabetes show low levels of testosterone, and this is seems to be related to abnormal function of the pituitary gland -- the master regulator of hormone production -- according to a new study.


Netanyahu Calls for Referendum on Gaza Withdrawal

Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a national referendum on the government's plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, saying Monday a vote would help unify a bitterly divided nation.


Regulators have issued a public health alert for about 14,800 pounds of missing ground beef products that may be contaminated with the potentially deadly E. coli bacteria, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday.


Rich countries are giving only half the amount they promised to help to slow world population growth, the UN says.


Reclusive governor wins Nigeria ruling party ticket

Nigeria's ruling party on Sunday chose a reclusive Muslim state governor, Umaru Yar'Adua, to be its candidate to succeed Olusegun Obasanjo as president of Africa's most populous nation in elections next year.


Presidents Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin of Russia, Ilham...

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Abbas Palestinian government opens door to aid

RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas swore in an emergency government on Sunday in a move that could bolster him in his power struggle with Islamist Hamas rivals by ending a U.S.-led aid embargo.


Kosovo talks restart in Vienna but no deal in sight

Leaders of Serbia and Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority return to Vienna on Thursday for fresh talks on the fate of the breakaway Serbian province, forced by Russia's opposition to a Western plan for independence.


Spain has seen a sharp rise in its immigrant population, official figures show.


Microsoft Reveals New Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone Software, Improves World's Fastest-Growing Mobile Operating System

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 11  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp.  today unveiled Windows Mobile(R) 6, the newest version of its mobile software platform.


Oracle Chief Testifies in Trial on Hostile Bid for PeopleSoft

Lawrence Ellison, the chief executive of the Oracle Corporation, said that he had had more discussions about lowering rather than raising his hostile bid for PeopleSoft.


State department under fire after offering immunity to Blackwater guards allegedly involved in shooting.


Pakistani ex-PM's party turns to Supreme Court

Supporters of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif petitioned the Supreme Court on Tuesday saying their leader was illegally deported, and setting up a showdown between the court and the government.


Circulation scandal cost grows for Tribune Co

The cost of a circulation scandal at Tribune Co.'s Newsday and Hoy newspapers could be almost $100 million. The Chicago-based company said Friday it would take a charge of $45 million to $60 million this quarter on top of $35 million set aside in June.


Software giant allows users more time to prepare for XP's security fix.


Earthquake shakes Mexico's Gulf of California

CULIACAN, Mexico  - A strong earthquake hit Mexico's Gulf of California on Saturday, but there were no reports of damage and no danger of a tsunami.


Circumcision Reduces HIV Rates, U.S. Studies Confirm

THURSDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers in Africa said Wednesday that they found that circumcision is such a good defense against HIV infection that they shut down two studies early, and instead offered all participants a chance to be circumcised.


Discount retailer meets expectations, forecasts 19% earnings gain next quarter.


10 years out of jail, Port Jeff's McCline is living a dream with IBF heavyweight title match vs. Byrd at MSG. BY ROBERT CASSIDY.


Governor traveled state advising women to get frequent checkups

When M. Jodi Rell was lieutenant governor, she traveled the state each October to talk about the importance of early detection and annual mammograms.


New Yorkers seen earning record $381 bln this year

New York City residents should earn a record $381 billion this year because the thousands of job cuts on Wall Street will have a delayed impact and 2006 was such a profitable one for the financial sector.


Radar Images Suggest a Saturn Moon's Landscape Contains Basins of ...

The Cassini spacecraft's first radar images of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, have revealed a diverse frozen landscape of bright streaks that may be ice ridges


Fiat, GM Try Mediation to Avoid Lawsuit on Auto Unit

Fiat SpA, Italy's largest manufacturer, said it will begin a ``mediation process'' with General Motors Corp., the world's biggest carmaker, after the companies failed to reach an agreement


Police trying to piece together an apparent suicide pact between two teenage girls were yesterday waiting to speak to the 14-year-old who survived the joint attempt in which her close friend died.


Madrid, 22:09 - CALCIO, SPAGNA; COPPA DEL RE: REAL E BARCELLONA AGLI OTTAVI

Real Madrid e Barcellona si sono qualificati per gli ottavi di finale di Coppa del Re. Dopo l'1-1del...


China Hints Row with Singapore Over, Warns Japan

China signaled on Thursday its row with  Singapore over a visit by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to  Taiwan last month may have blown over, but warned Japan over an  unscheduled stop by Taiwan's premier blamed on a typhoon.


John McCain and Mike Huckabee in tight battle for first place in South Carolina's Republican primary


Austrians get ready to head for the polls in a parliamentary vote that could force a new coalition government.


Arnhem (Olanda), 19:23 - CALCIO, EUROPEO U21; CASIRAGHI: CREDERCI E' UN OBBLIGO

In vista del decisivo incontro di domani contro la Repubblica ceca, in cui gli azzurri si giocano la...


Brief: Microsoft forgets Mac users on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft Corp. temporarily had Mac amnesia this week when it omitted mention of the Mac edition of Office in a write-up that accompanied one of Tuesday's security updates.


Blog: An exhaustive test of the iPhone has produced several bugs that will require fixes, but few that will cause problems with common tasks.


Palmanova, 19:16 - CALCIO, UDINESE: TRE RETI NEL TEST CON IL GORNIK ZABRZE

L'Udinese ha superato 3-0 in amichevole i polacchi del Gornik Zabrze. Per la squadra di Spalletti, p...


Microsoft suffers decisive EU antitrust defeat

BRUSSELS/LUXEMBOURG  - Microsoft suffered a decisive antitrust defeat in Europe on Monday, sending its shares down 2 percent in pre-market trade.


CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The San Francisco Giants reportedly reached terms on a three-year, $21-million US contract with free-agent closer Armando Benitez.


Up to four fully-armed RAF fighter planes are likely to have escorted ...

Up to four fully-armed RAF fighter planes are likely to have escorted Olympic Airways flight 411 into Stansted today, with orders to shoot it from the skies if it threatened the capital.


Oasis star Noel Gallagher and his girlfriend Sara MacDonald are expecting a baby.


Dow ends at record as Boeing, Caterpillar rise

Stocks rose slightly on Thursday, driving the Dow to yet another record close, boosted by news of a 27-plane order for Boeing Co.  and share-buyback plans from Caterpillar Inc.


Per un valore di 30 milioni, chiesto indennizzo


Giuliani woos conservatives wary of abortion view

Republican  presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani tiptoed around the thorny  issue of abortion on Tuesday in a speech to conservative  Christians who are key to his quest for the White House.


Police and rescue services are searching for a 10-year-old girl who has gone missing in west Wales.


The United States would like the dollar to strengthen but believes international currency markets should be left to set its value, US Treasury Secretary John Snow said Monday.


Woods ends 2007 campaign with Sherwood victory

THOUSAND OAKS, California  - Tiger Woods shrugged off three bogeys and an early challenge by Jim Furyk to win the Target World Challenge by seven shots on Sunday for his eighth victory of the year.


African kids get a lesson in street smarts

Moby's bassist teaches children how to stay safe on Africa's dangerous roads.


UK manufacturing output suffered a surprise fall in August, prompting concerns over that the sector's recovery may be on the wane.


Report: Roddick replaces Gilbert with Goldfine

World No. 2 Andy Roddick replaced coach Brad Gilbert with US Davis Cup assistant coach Dean Goldfine, a Washington television station WUSA-TV reported.


FLORENCE, Ala. - Chris Hatcher was atop NCAA Division II football as a player at Valdosta State in 1994. Now, the Macon native is at its pinnacle as the Blazers' coach.


UPDATE 1-Chelsea and Arsenal deliver Christmas victories

Chelsea got off to a victorious start in the English Premier League's busy holiday programme with a 1-0 home win over Aston Villa on Sunday while champions Arsenal brushed aside Fulham 2-0.


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


Unauthorized Enjoyment of Song Irks Law Firm

It sounds like the setup for a joke: a law firm picks a fight with a legal blogger over the leak of an internal song celebrating â well, itself.


The Boston Celtics lost their franchise-record 14th consecutive game Friday night, falling 100-89 to Elton Brand and the Los Angeles Clippers. Brand had 26 points, 19 rebounds and four blocks, and Cuttino Mobley added 20 points for the Clippers, who have won seven of their last eight.


Top Five Instant Messaging Security Risks for 2006

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The home secretary says unrest at the Harmondsworth centre was an "attempt to sabotage" the UK's immigration policy.


Family social rank not birth rank influences IQ

NEW YORK  - Firstborns frequently score higher on IQ and achievement tests than their younger siblings, but a new report suggests that how siblings are raised, not their birth order, is what matters when it comes to brain power.


No Australian troops caught up in attack in Iraq

No Australian troops were injuredin a fatal attack in Mosul, Iraq, that killed at least 22 people, the Australian Defense Force said on Wednesday.


The presidential campaigns of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama are arguing over phone calls made by the Obama camp in an under-the-radar dispute over who would best protect abortion rights.


A blast rips through a car  in Gaza City, killing two people and injuring several others, witnesses say.


Roma. ''L'Italia paghera' un prezzo molto alto per la sua sudditanza ad un'amministrazione americana screditata in tutto il mondo e anche negli stessi Usa e per la sua insensata ostilita' nei confronti dei


The electronics giant belatedly decides to support the popular digital music format on its hard-drive players. Watch out, Apple. Ah, remember the '80s.


A "smart" shirt, incorporating stainless steel threads, has been developed by European scientists to monitor heart patients on the move.


Anyone who works at an airport or aboard a cruise ship will have his identity checked against government watch lists, just like commercial airline passengers.


Forecasting group the Item Club predicts a hole in UK public finances which can be plugged only by tax rises.


US makes final push: âWeâre ... pushing them against an anvil ...

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Army tanks and fighting vehicles blasted their way into the last main rebel stronghold in Fallujah at sundown on Saturday after American warplanes and artillery prepared the way with a savage barrage on the district.


The cost of insurance is set to rise as new rules governing the industry come into force on Friday.


YouTube Irks Viacom and Seeks IP Attorney

Viacom is up in arms over a new YouTube proposal, and Google is searching for an attorney to help the company tackle the media-sharing issues that the search giant inherited with its controversial YouTube acquisition.


Takes one for the union AT&T is to return 2,000 outsourced DSL broadband support jobs, based in the US and overseas, to its payroll, following a union agreement over pay rates.â¦


Agencies on Ratings Data: It's a C3 Way Tie

NEW YORK The initial round of average commercial ratings data based on three-day-delayed viewing, released by Nielsen Media Research last week through its NPower proprietary service, affirmed predictions by the media agencies: C3 ratings would be much closer to live program ratings than to either live-plus-same-day or live-plus-three-day program stats.


Six straight one-putt greens and a chip-in from 50 feet for birdie on the 18th hole gave Stewart Cink a five-shot lead over a trio of Ryder Cup teammates.


In dolce attesa anche la coppia Nistri - Montezemolo


Scientists believe they are a step closer to understanding how to block the transmission of HIV.


As expected, Bettman announces that lockout will begin

New York, NY (Sports Network) - After meeting with the Board of Governors Wednesday, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman announced that a lockout of the players will begin at midnight (et) when the collective bargaining agreement expires.


Germany Says Thwarts Attack on Iraq PM, 3 Arrested

German police arrested three Iraqis in a series of raids on Friday and the federal prosecutor said he believed they were planning an attack on visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi.


The family of portable hard drives purportedly outpace typical USB 2.0 products.


Bush proposes billions for Iraq, may seek more

President George W. Bush on Monday proposed more than $700 billion in new spending for the U.S. military -- much of it for the Iraq war -- in a budget that would curb domestic programs from health to education.


U.S. new home sales jumped a surprising 9.4 percent in August, the fastest acceleration of sales in almost four years, as a fresh dip in mortgage interest rates attracted buyers, a government report showed on Monday.


The CIA has concluded that a Pakistani tribal leader's network was behind the assassination of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, according to a U.S. intelligence official.


Sarah Lancashire will play Angela Cannings, wrongfully convicted of killing her babies, in a BBC drama.


EADS co-chair warns against government intervention

The German co-chairman of EADS has come out against any European government intervention in the running of the aerospace group.


With Serena Williams' victory against Amelie Mauresmo, she not only reached the final but also assisted Lindsay Davenport in finishing the year as the No.


Nokia Makes Deal to Use Microsoft's Music Formats

Nokia and Microsoft, which have a history as rivals, have decided to work together when it comes to mobile music.


Siena, 17:33 - CALCIO, SIENA; BERETTA: MOTIVAZIONI DEVONO FARE LA DIFFERENZA

Una vittoria per la salvezza. E' quella che cerca il Siena contro la Lazio, tre punti per garantirsi...


Irish actor Colin Farrell says working with filmmaker Oliver Stone on the epic Alexander was all he dreamed it would be. (Oliver's) an amazing man.


AFA-CWA Wins Review of Bankruptcy Judge Decision

The federal judge overseeing US Airways' bankruptcy petition is reconsidering his decision to allow the airline to cut wages for flight attendants by 21 percent for four months.


Telecoms equipment group Marconi clears its Â£669.5m ($1.2bn) debt mountain ahead of schedule.


U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice flew into Baghdad on Thursday for a previously unannounced visit, Iraqi officials said.


Riga authorities in no hurry to consider renaming Dudayev Street

The authorities of the Latvian capital Riga are in no hurry to consider renaming Johar Dudayev street, named after the Chechen separatist leader of the early 1990's. Riga's Deputy Mayor Sergei Dolgopolov, has ...


Sporting News picks Tomlinson over Manning as NFL's best player

ST. LOUIS - Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson was selected the best player in the NFL by the Sporting News, ahead of reigning co-MVP Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts.


More Venezuelans Look to Emigrate After Chavez Win

By Magdalena Morales CARACAS, Venezuela  - It could be Miami or NewYork, Sydney, Toronto, Madrid or even Kuwait.


The alternative search engine buys Bloglines in a move to compete with the likes of Google and Yahoo. Also: Mitsubishi feels the financial pain of repeated scandals.... EarthLink earnings are up and looking good... and more.


One person was killed when a helicopter crashed onto a busy freeway Friday night, officials said.


President Hugo Chavez's spokesman on Friday accused "terrorists" training in Florida of being behind the assassination of a top prosecutor who intended to try backers of Venezuela's 2002 failed coup.


Predatory Insects Change Diet for Balance

Predatory insects do not have access to the barrage of diet advice thrust at people, but they still manage to vary what they eat to get balanced nutrition, research shows.


NEW YORK - Even at a wrenching moment of surrender, Martha Stewart was - as always - under impeccable control. Her announcement Wednesday that she would report to prison as soon as possible came in a light-bathed studio, before a brilliant backdrop of color swatches, perfectly choreographed for television...


The New York Yankees look to take a 2-0 lead over Pedro Martinez and the Red Sox in Game 2 of the AL Championship Series on Wednesday.


Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Tuesday on misdemeanor drunk driving charges after failing a field sobriety test, a police spokeswoman said.


The editor of Vanity Fair, Graydon Carter, said canceling its annual affair was the right thing to do, whether or not there was a breakthrough in the writersâ strike.


Several intriguing matchups involving area teams will highlight the ACC's first football season featuring 12 teams and culminating with a conference championship game.


Bush looks for change and continuity in new cabinet

US President George W. Bush's re-election could herald a new look for his administration, with expectations that he will reshuffle his cabinet while maintaining enough continuity to tackle his priorities: Iraq and the war on terror.


Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert made a surprise trip to Moscow on Thursday to discuss Iran's nuclear program with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who just returned from talks with Iranian leaders in Tehran.


Republican Mitt Romney bluntly challenged his own party while John McCain and Rudy Giuliani assailed Democratic rivals as the GOP presidential hopefuls courted activists in a state that's now a player in the nomination march.


Fiji's military chief says he wants the government to stand down by Monday and vows to name a new one.


A hairdresser was "too scared" to name four men she disguised, the Â£53m Securitas heist jury hears.


Key Democrat Says Kerry's Plan for Iraq Would be 'Aggressive'

In the US presidential race, both the Republican incumbent, President Bush, and the Democratic challenger, Senator John Kerry, have put forth similar visions for Iraq's future, namely to create a stable environment for elections as soon as possible.


Local firm in pact to turn corn to plastic

Plastic made from corn could soon be widely available, the result of a joint venture signed yesterday between a small Cambridge company with MIT roots and Archer Daniels Midland Co. , the multibillion-dollar agribusiness.


Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon now finds himself in a difficult position following this week's rejection by his own Likud party of his plan to bring the opposition Labour Party into the coalition government. Following ...


China unveils likely successors to top posts

China's ruling Communist Party unveiled a new leadership line-up on Monday, including two men positioned to eventually succeed President Hu Jintao and government head Premier Wen Jiabao.


Edinburgh Fringe puts faith in religious satire

Playwrights and comedians at the  world's largest arts festival have boldly marched into the  minefield of religious extremism this year to explode myths and  destroy taboos.


World Champion Michael Schumacher needed only two laps to clock the fastest time in Friday's practice ahead of Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix at Ferrari's home circuit in Monza.


Wireless Spectrum for Safety Hits Roadblocks

Morgan O'Brien has made his career out of slicing up chunks of airwaves and stitching them back together.


Major economic powers agreed in principle to write off billions of dollars of debt for Iraq, officials said Sunday, with France in particular agreeing to compromise as it seeks improved ties with the United States.


The year 2004 was definitely a banner year for President Arroyo, who got a fresh mandate from the Filipino electorate to claim the highest position in the land.


European Union and Mercosur officials criticized each other's trade proposals on Thursday, making an Oct. 31 deadline to create a transatlantic free trade area appear increasingly unrealistic.


Ferguson sounds title warning after opening win

Sir Alex Ferguson sounded a warning to Manchester United's title rivals after the reigning Premier League champions finally got their season up and running with victory over Tottenham on Sunday.


Internet Entrepreneur & MySpace Founder Brad Greenspan Leads Investment Group Seeking to Take Non-Controlling Stake in Dow Jones Corp.

LOS ANGELES, June 20  /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Entrepreneur and MySpace Founder Brad Greenspan today announced that he is leading an investment group seeking to take a non-controlling stake in Dow Jones Corp. .  On June 19, 2007, Mr.


Pakistan braces for Taliban backlash after arrest

Pakistan was braced on Saturday for reprisals from militants after the capture of one of the Taliban's three most senior leaders earlier this week.


Rural and deprived communities worldwide are benefiting from the increased availability of computers.


Men who are given testosterone-deprivation treatment for prostate cancer forget things faster than healthy men, says a study by Oregon Health & Science University researchers.


There's no space in the space station. With no garbage pickup by shuttles for nearly two years, the international space station is looking more and more like a cluttered attic.


For a Fresh Mix, the Retro Kids Hit Rewind

In a world where the quest for the latest and greatest is all consuming, the Retro Kids, who prefer to rummage through thrift-store bins and scour the Internet for their old-school looks, are an anomaly.


Bethlehem Holiday Pilgrims Pray for Peace

A Roman Catholic priest on Saturday led one of the first cheerful Christmas Day celebrations in Bethlehem in years, after fighting, military curfews and a general glum had kept most visitors away since the late 1990s.


Toomer and Strahan Bonding at 100 Yards and at 35,000 Feet

Amani Toomer and Michael Strahan have built a unique friendship and bonded tighter than ever during this playoff run, which leads to Green Bay on Sunday for the N.F.C. championship game.


HRT makes X-rays less likely to spot cancers

MAMMOGRAMS may be less effective if a woman is on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), a British study has found. Researchers in the British Medical Journal say mammography's ability to detect


O2 set to win deal as UK partner for iPhone-papers

Mobile phone operator O2, part of Spanish telecoms group Telefonica , is poised to clinch a deal to be the exclusive network partner for Apple Inc.'s  iPhone in the UK, newspapers said on Thursday.


Jay Leno has maintained his customary position atop the ratings in late-night television despite the Hollywood writersâ strike.


AP Blog: Stint in Iraq similiar to Russia

AP Correspondents Robert H. Reid and Kim Gamel are based in Baghdad and write about events in Iraq.


Three unexpected youngsters hit extra-inning home runs to lift their teams to victory.


Rehnquist to Swear in Bush Despite Illness

Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who has been battling cancer in near-seclusion for months, has accepted President Bush's invitation to swear him in to a second term.


Bangladesh Opposition Stages Fourth Strike in a Week, AFP Says

Bangladesh's opposition supporters staged their fourth strike within a week in the capital, Dhaka, in protest at an attack on a political rally that killed 20 people, Agence France-Presse reported from the city.


In Terror Case, Spain Detects Tie to Pakistan

A suspected bombing plot in Barcelona is indicative of an important threat coming from Pakistan, officials said.


Philippines says no outbreak of meningococcemia

The Philippine Palace officials on Monday declared that there is no outbreak of meningococcemia, saying the reported cases of the disease have been contained.


A Reluctant Cornerback Now Likes Green Bay

Before the 2006 season, Charles Woodson landed with the Green Bay Packers, the one team he did not want to play for. But the move has worked out far better than expected.


guilty to charges he helped steal and transport dynamite used in the March 11 Madrid train bombings. basement courtroom in Madrid's High Court building.


Europe Launches New Probes Against Microsoft

The E.U. said it would look into complaints that Microsoft unfairly tied its Web browser to its Windows operating system, making it harder for software rivals to work with Windows.


Five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor were convicted of infecting more than 400 children with the AIDS virus.


SEC says IBM misled investors on expenses

IBM  misled investors by overestimating the impact of stock-based compensation expenses on quarterly earnings in 2005, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday.


Murdoch, Accustomed to Risks, Retreats From One

Rupert Murdoch's decision to cancel an O. J. Simpson television and book project was a rare acknowledgment that there are limits.


Afghanistan's human rights commission says those responsible for war crimes must be brought to justice.


PHILADELPHIA (KYW) Christopher Reeve's impact and legacy may well be his inspiration especially for others who have faced daunting challenges.


Two Lebanese Hostages Freed in Iraq - Lawyer

Iraqi kidnappers have freed two Lebanese  men who were taken hostage west of Baghdad last month, their  company's lawyer said on Wednesday.


The District of Columbia Council delayed a vote on funding a new ballpark for the Expos, with Council Chair Linda Cropp proposing another new plan Tuesday.


PRAGUE, Czech Republic - It will be the most expensive keg of beer he's ever had. A 32-year-old Czech man got himself locked up in a pizzeria late Wednesday to have free access to beer overnight.


Avevano denunciato la scomparsa a Â«Chi l'ha vistoÂ»

Due killer hanno ammazzato a colpi di fucile Nino e Mariangela Ferrai. Del figlio Marco non si sa piÃ¹ nulla dal 21 settembre. TORTOLI' (NUORO) - Un mistero che si tinge di sangue. Due killer hanno sparato


In another sign that Myanmar's military junta is eliminating internal differences, Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt was replaced by a top member of the country's ruling junta, Lieutenant


For today's workers hoping for medical benefits when they retire, the future is looking increasingly grim. Eight percent of employers interviewed said they had eliminated subsidized health benefits for future


Seven years of violence have bludgeoned expectations for Mideast peacemaking, and Israelis and Palestinians are greeting President Bush's belated drive to solve their decades-old conflict with deep skepticism.


Ukraine votes for new leader under nervous eye of Russia, West

Ukraine will open a new chapter in its post-Soviet history on Sunday when this nation of 50 million closes the Leonid Kuchma era and picks a successor who sees either an increasingly authoritarian Russia or an anxious European Union as his future partner.


Recently the media was abuzz with reports that Hrithik Roshan is to star as the negative lead in a sequel to Dhoom.


FAQ: Inside the FCC's High-Stakes 700-MHz Spectrum Auction

The FCC auction of 700-MHz spectrum, which started January 24, is one of the biggest sell-offs of radio spectrum in years, and it's expected to raise at least $10 billion. Wired News explains what's at stake with this list of questions and answers.


Beijing - A gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in north China's Shaanxi province on Sunday, trapping 166 miners in what threatens to be the worst disaster to hit the world's biggest coal producer in recent years.


Primitive Bats Took to the Wing, but They Didnât Have That Ping

The most primitive bat ever discovered could fly but not navigate by sound, scientists have reported.


Bush Comes to Aid of Secret Service Agent

President Bush stepped into the middle of a confrontation and pulled his lead Secret Service agent away from Chilean security officials who barred his bodyguards from entering an elegant dinner for 21 world leaders Saturday night.


THE father of teenage shark attack victim Nick Peterson said yesterday his son loved the ocean and had a zest for life. The 18-year-old was taken by a great white shark off West Beach on Thursday afternoon.


Socialists in France give lift to EU charter

PARIS A resounding vote in favor of the European Union constitution by France's opposition Socialist Party was welcomed Thursday across a Continent that faces a string of national referendums on the treaty next year.


Norway's foreign minister is due to meet  Tamil rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran  to revive the peace process in Sri Lanka.


Prince George's County lawyer Donna F. Edwards ousted eight-term Rep. Albert R. Wynn (D) yesterday, as voters backed her liberal insurgency against one of the state's longest-serving congressmen.


Hartnett: Look for Wal-Mart to slash prices more

The latest numbers wouldn't be all that alarming at corporate offices of most retailers. But most corporate retailers don't have the same standards as Wal-Mart regarding the bottom line.


LIVE: Launch of Expedition Ten Crew to the ISS / ESA TV Live / 14 ...

The early morning hours of 14 October will see the next ISS launch, bringing another permanent crew to the Station. Expedition 10 crew is made of Commander Leroy Chiao and Flight Engineer Salizhan Sharipov.


On his first day as a Yankee, Randy Johnson apologized for shoving a television camera during a confrontation with a cameraman Monday.


Just hours after the government agreed to a peace deal Tuesday aimed at ending violence in Darfur, Sudanese police arrived at this battered camp in the middle of the night, beating residents with wooden poles, bulldozing and burning shelters and firing tear gas into a health clinic, residents and aid workers reported.


U.S. Sees Chance of Peace Hinging on Arafat Successor

U.S. officials hope Yasser Arafat's  death on Thursday will offer a new chance for Middle East peace  but said it depends on who replaces him, how much power they  wield and whether they have the legitimacy to strike a deal.


A key prediction of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity has been confirmed by an experiment showing that the Earth's rotation drags the surrounding fabric of space-time along with it.


Landis hearing ends, although hardly over

They turned out the lights on the Floyd Landis courtroom drama yesterday, a whopper of a case that whirled wildly between arguments about wardrobe choices, malfunctioning machines, shoddy science, and much more.


Molti collegamenti anche per messaggio 'urbi et orbi' del 25


Sir Elton John and Warren Beatty are among six stars honoured for lifetime contributions to US culture.


We and our machines are about to go through a rocky transition as the machines get smarter and take over more tasks.


Rice goes to Iraq to push for reconciliation

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met top Iraqi officials in Baghdad on Tuesday after Iraq's parliament passed the first in a series of critical laws aimed at reconciling warring Iraqis.


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Pakistan's Musharraf sees chance for 'peaceful coexistence' with ...

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said here Monday that he looks forward to "a peaceful coexistence" with India as the nuclear-armed neighbors seek to push their peace process forward.


An innovation called the CableCard, which slides into a slot on the back of many new TV sets, is meant to eliminate the cable box. So why aren't cable customers hearing more about it?


Two men, four women and a child scaled a wall and barbed wire to get into the Japanese school at dawn on Friday. Asylum-seekers have been invading foreign missions in China since 2002.


Amsterdam, 17:31 - CALCIO, OLANDA: MORTO EX CAPITANO VAN DER HART

Cor van den Hart, ex capitano della nazionale olandese e assistente allenatore di Rinus Michel duran...


Research firm Morningstar Inc. could face civil charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to promptly correct inaccurate information it published about a mutual fund, according to a newspaper report Friday.


The fate of the Detroit date of the "Best of Both Worlds" tour is still uncertain, though it's looking highly unlikely that R. Kelly will perform on a double bill with Jay-Z as originally scheduled.


Un ordine da 4 miliardi di dollari per aereo innovativo


People starting treatment with methadone have died and suffered life-threatening side effects, health officials said Monday in warning of the dangers of overdosing on the painkiller.


REcord per la raccolta netta complessiva a 151,7 mld franchi


Arsenal dominated at Highbury but were left with just one win from five league matches after being held by lowly West Brom. Robert Pires scored for the second successive week to give Arsenal the lead after


Update 4: Merck to Cut 5,100 Jobs by End of Year

Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co., under siege over revenues lost since it recalled arthritis drug Vioxx, will have cut about 5,100 jobs by year's end, 700 more than first planned, and will slash costs by $2.4 billion over four years, chairman and CEO


Corpses and weeping relatives filled morgues in Haiti after Tropical Storm Jeanne left more than 600 people dead, another tragedy for the Caribbean country in a year marked by revolts, military interventions and deadly floods.


Yushchenko claims victory in rerun of Ukrainian presidential ...

Ukrainian opposition presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko on Monday clamed victory in the rerun of Ukrainian presidential election, saying the nation was beginning a new political life.